Everybody Playbill

Presented by George Mason University's School of Theater and The Mason Players

March 31 - April 10, 2022

George Mason University's School of Theater and The Mason Players

proudly present

by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Directed by Kristin Johnsen-Neshati Assistant directed by Josiah Damari Arnett Photography, videotaping, or any other audio or visual recordings of this production is strictly prohibited.

All outside food and beverages are prohibited inside the performance space.

Please keep a face mask on at all times inside the building. Our COVID-19 safety measures and policies are parallel with those of George Mason University's Safe Return to Campus Initiative.

"Everybody" is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. www.dramatists.com.

World premiere produced by Signature Theatre, New York City.

(Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director; James Houghton, Founder)

MARCH 31 - APRIL 10, 2022

presented in

Harris Theatre George Mason University

DRAMATURG'S NOTE Everyman is a late 15th-century Christian morality play that follows the character of Everyman on his search for salvation after hearing of his impending death. The play emphasizes the universality of death and reminds its viewers to examine their life choices before it’s too late. Everybody tells the same story, but in a new way. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins adapted the original text for a contemporary audience, adding a new convention: a lottery that randomly assigns actors to play certain characters for each performance. While this means a great deal of memorization and commitment for the cast, it also emphasizes the original play’s theme of chance: We could die at any moment, whether we’re prepared or not.

Alexandra Nohemy Berrios Dramaturg Workshop of Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff. Dance of Death (Imago Mortis; Totentanz; Danse Macabre). p. 1, https://jstor.org/stable/community.12262252. The Warburg Institute Library.

DIRECTOR'S NOTE DRAMATURG'S NOTE “I am a different Self from your Self.

How is it so hard to understand that I am not your Self?

Why does the reality of that seem to throw people into crisis?”

—Everybody, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins How does accepting mortality relate to accepting difference? Branden Jacobs-Jenkins highlights resistance of both kinds in this theatrical exercise in letting go.

Everybody is based on the 15th-century Everyman, but mostly it deals with who we are as “Somebodies”­­today—yearning for community while fighting against it.

Why is it so hard to prepare for death—our own, or someone else’s?

Learning to die “well” might help us live better, too.

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins reinvents the Wheel of Fortune—an Ancient Roman concept adopted by Medieval Christians to cope with unexpected suffering and loss. What can we learn about empathy by giving up control?

In this production, we’ve examined how racial privilege informs shifting character relationships and conversations about race. Assistant Director Josiah Arnett used theater games in rehearsal to explore difficult themes while promoting safety for the ensemble. His contributions to our process have been generous, insightful, and invaluable throughout.

Everybody needs community. Thank you for taking part in ours!

Kristin Johnsen-Neshati Director

SCENE BREAKDOWN DRAMATURG'S NOTE I.

HERE BEGINNETH A TREATISE ON HOW SOMEONE OR

SOMETHING–GOD?–SENDETH DEATH TO SUMMON EVERY CREATURE TO COME AND ACCOUNT FOR THEIR LIVES IN THE WORLD, PRESENTED IN THE MANNER OF A MORALITY PLAY II.

THE SUMMONING

III.

“AND THAT’S WHEN I WOKE UP…”

IV.

A CHORUS

V.

FRIENDSHIP

VI.

“THIS IS A DREAM?”

VII.

A CHORUS

VIII. FAMILY IX.

“I’M SORRY I JUST HAVE TO SAY SOMETHING”

X.

A CHORUS

XI.

STUFF

XII.

“YOU KNOW WHAT? FUCK YOU!”

XIII.

LA DANSE MACABRE

XIV.

THE JOURNEY

DRAMATURG'S CAST NOTE Anna Alexander Hansin Arvind Darren Badley Toni Henry Aadith (August) Iyer Megan Lederman Benji Lord Cara McTaggart Macayla Smith

DRAMATURG'S PRODUCTION TEAM NOTE Director..........................................................Kristin Johnsen-Neshati Assistant Director...........................................................Josiah Arnett Stage Manager.................................................................Jaylen Dews Assistant Stage Manager..................................................Keaton Lazar Percie Sylvester Dramaturg...............................................................Alexandra Berrios Lighting Designer........................................................Caleb McMurtry Sound Designers................................................Shyloh-Symone Bailey Chris Tait Scenic Designer...........................................Jonathan Dahm Robertson Assistant Scenic Designer..............................................Caroline Austin Costume Designers........................................................Jaime Ericson Jeremy Pritchard Props Designer...........................................................Stephan Starling Run Crew......................................................................Steven Franco Brooke Kemph Grace McNamee Logan Miller Bella Panciocco Gillian Rydholm Sarah Strunk Sasha Zaklis Shop Artisans.............................................................Caleb McMurtry Anna Jungkeit Production Manager....................................................Ruth Yamamoto

DRAMATURG'S PRODUCTION TEAM NOTE Technical Director..............................................................Carrie Cox Lead Carpenter..........................................................Stephan Starling Costume Shop Supervisor.............................................Laurel Dunayer Vocal Consultant..............................................Nicholas Kfoury Horner Intimacy Consultant ..........................................................Mimsi Janis Stage Combat Consultant..................................................Stefan Sittig Faculty Mentors...........................Kristin Johnsen-Neshati (Dramaturgy) Ruth Yamamoto (Stage Management) Sherrice Mojgani (Lighting) Carrie Cox (Props) Kevin Dunayer (Sound) Theater at Mason would like to thank the Friends of Theater for their ongoing support of our programs, especially their support of scholarships for our students. Please consider becoming a Friend by logging onto our website https://theater.gmu.edu/give Special Thanks Doc Nix, The Green Machine, Tim Nielsen, Maura Glascock, the Staff at the MIX, and George Mason University for their constant support and contributions

DRAMATURG'S CAST BIOGRAPHIES NOTE Anna Alexander she/her is a senior theatre major with a concentration in performance. Anna's past Mason production credits include: Lysistrata (Baotian Woman), 10 Plays by Ten Playwrights in Ten Minutes! (Julie), and Struggling at the Bottom of the Pool (Rue). Her other curriculars include being the Treasurer for the Delta Kappa Alpha chapter at Mason. Anna is excited to perform in front of a live crowd once again! She would like to thank her family, friends, and educators for their continuous love and support!

Hansin Arvind he/him is a junior at George Mason University. He is pursuing a BA in theater with a concentration in performance. He was last seen performing in the Mason Players’ The Originals! show The Moon is Changing and So Are We (2021) and as part of the Mason Improv Association. He was most recently the stage manager for Runaways (2021) and the assistant stage manager for Footloose (2021).

Darren Badley he/him is a current junior theater major with a concentration in performance and a minor in event technical production. Darren’s past Mason productions include: Women of Lockerbie (George Jones), Footloose (Reverend Shaw), and Sing Happy (Featured Singer). His other curriculars include being the Community Service Chair of the Alpha Psi Omega chapter at Mason and an Equity and Empowerment Manager for Players4Change. He would like to thank his family and friends for the constant support. UPCOMING: Soloist for In a Sentimental Mood and Billy Argo in The Boy Detective Fails.

Toni Henry she/her is a senior theater performance major in her final semester at Mason. She is so excited to be working with such an incredible cast and crew! Some of her previous roles include Julia in Come My Beloved and Amy Jo in A Christmas Chaos. Toni would like to thank everyone who helped her throughout her time here. Enjoy the show!

Aadith (August) Iyer he/him is a freshman in is his second semester here at GMU. He’s been into acting since age 7 and has written, directed, and produced a bunch of short films. He is currently producing, directing, writing, and starring in an episodic series called Spider-Man: Bloodbrothers, of which he is very proud!

DRAMATURG'S CAST BIOGRAPHIES NOTE Megan Lederman she/her is a third-year student at Mason perusing a double major in both Theater and English with concentrations in theater studies and English literature, respectively. She is highly involved at Mason currently serving as the associate company manager of The Mason Players, the student leader of The Kilroys Playreading Club, a Brother of Alpha Psi Omega Alpha Zeta Upsilon cast, and a teaching artist with Acting for Young People. Past acting credits at Mason include Jane in How Jane Got Married and Steve/City/12 in Are You There? Megan is thrilled to be performing again and would like to thank all her educators, friends, and family who have helped her.

Benji Lord he/him is a third-year student at George Mason and is majoring in theater performance. He recently played several roles in the Mason Player's production of Love's Labors: Quarrels and Cravings. You may also have seen him play the role of Seth in the 2020 The Mason Players Originals! or when he played various roles in The Mason Players production of Twelfth Night.

Cara McTaggart she/her is a 4th year George Mason student pursuing a BFA in Theater with a concentration in stage and screen performance. Cara was set to be in a staged reading of Blood at the Root (Asha) in spring of 2020 which was unfortunately canceled due to covid. Due to that cancellation, this is Cara's debut performance on the GMU stage, and she is absolutely delighted for it.

Macayla Smith she/her will be graduating this spring with two bachelor’s degrees in Theatre Studies and English literature. You might have seen her perform previously in the Mason Players’ Women’s Showcase or in the annual Mason Players The Originals! In addition to performance, Macayla has also contributed to productions by working as a dramaturg (Are You There?), a sound board operator (Machinal and Our Country’s Good), and an audio technician (Rags).

PRODUCTION DRAMATURG'S BIOGRAPHIES NOTE Josiah Arnett he/she/they (Assistant Director) began working as a director in 2019. Since then, they have been proud to direct a variety of productions. Josiah focuses on building community through games and welcoming authenticity. Outside of directing, Josiah works as a theatre educator. They strive to build an equitable classroom environment that centers students' individuality. Josiah would like to encourage all to stand in their authenticity and enjoy the show.

Alex Berrios she/her (Dramaturg) is in her last semester at Mason pursuing a dual degree in Theater and Korean studies. Over the years, she has seen her playwriting, directing, dramaturgy, and acting grow and looks forward to the challenges and opportunities coming after graduation. After Everybody, she will be acting in Just Like Us and joining the 1,001 Plays reading of her play, A Sprout. She thanks all of the Mason Theater faculty, students, and staff for making it hard to leave the department.

Carrie Cox she/her (Technical Director) is directly involved in the School of Theater as an adjunct faculty member and as a production mentor for props and technical direction students. Carrie is an alumna of Auburn University where she received her BFA in Theatre Production Management. DMV area credits include working for the Shakespeare Theatre Company as a senior Scenic Carpenter, Master Carpenter for Round House Theatre, Scenic Designer for NextStop Theatre Company and as a freelance carpenter and welder for various theatres and event companies.

Jonathan Dahm Robertson he/him (Scenic & Projections Designer) is a scenic and projections designer for theater, opera, and events.

Selected opera credits: Nixon in China, Fidelio, Peter Grimes (Princeton Festival); Candide, Un Ballo En Maschera, (Opera in the Heights, Houston); The Consul (A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute). Selected theater credits: Day of Absence, Blood at the Root (Theater Alliance); The Christians (Theater J). He holds a BFA in Scenic Design from UNCSA and was a 2015-16 Kenan Fellow at the Kennedy Center.

Jaylen (Jay) Dews he/him (Stage Manager) is a first-year student. He is working on a Bachelor of Arts in Theater with a concentration in stage and screen design. He has worked as an assistant stage manager for the Mason Players concert presentation of Footloose. He would like to thank all of his family and friends for their unconditional support and is so excited to continue being a Mason Player throughout his college career.

PRODUCTION DRAMATURG'S BIOGRAPHIES NOTE Jaime Ericson she/they (Costume Design) began her collegiate theatre journey studying stage management at James Madison University where she stage managed productions such as Into the Woods and Sotoba Komachi. She later discovered her passion for costume design and drew influence from her experience as a queer woman to costume shows such as Forever You and Guys and Sideshow. She has since moved on to continue her education in technical theatre and costuming at George Mason University, where she is thrilled to be costume designing Eurydice and Everybody.

Kristin Johnsen-Neshati she/her (Director) is Assistant Dean for International Programs & Critical Studies and Associate Professor of Theater at George Mason University, where she has taught theater history, dramatic literature, dramaturgy and dramatic criticism since 1993. For 18 years, she also served as Resident Dramaturg/Artistic Associate for Theater of the First Amendment, focusing on new play development and launching a professionally-mentored staged reading program for high school and college playwrights. Kristin has translated four of Chekhov’s plays, which have received several productions. She also founded 1,001 Plays (co-directed with Nicholas M. Horner), a 10-minute new play exchange for students around the world. Recent Mason projects include Timberlake Wertenbaker’s Our Country’s Good (co-directed with Maderi), Gogol’s Nose and Other Strange Tales from the City, an original devised piece drawn from The Petersburg Tales, co-conceived for Mason students and codirected with David Gaines, in collaboration with guest artist Vladimir Shpitalnik. Education: Swarthmore College (BA, Russian and Theater); Yale School of Drama (MFA, DFA, Dramaturgy & Dramatic Criticism). Awards include: Literary Managers & Dramaturgs of the Americas 2022 Innovation Grant, University Life Fellowship, Robert K. Purks Faculty Enrichment Grant, Yale’s Kenneth Tynan Prize for production dramaturgy, Fairfax County’s Strauss Fellowship, the Kennedy Center/ACTF Criticism Fellowship, and a Fulbright Faculty Research Grant to interview independent theater artists in Egypt.

Keaton Lazar he/him (Assistant Stage Manager) is a first year student at George Mason with a major in Musical Theater. He is thankful for all the support his family and friends have given him. Keaton has recently worked at Synetic Theatre, with their teen company, and hopes to continue to work there and be in shows at George Mason next year. This is his first time being an assistant stage manager, and he is excited to help out with future George Mason productions!

PRODUCTION DRAMATURG'S BIOGRAPHIES NOTE Caleb McMurtry he/him (Lighting Design) is very excited to be back as a lighting designer on this show, especially in the newly renovated Harris Theater! This is his 9th show here at George Mason. He has previously worked as the assistant technical director for Love’s Labors. He would like to thank his family for their continued support, as well as, Sherrice Mojgani for her guidance and support throughout his time at Mason.

Percie Sylvester (Assistant Stage Manager) is a student at Mason.

Percie recently worked as the light board operator for Mason Players’ concert production of Footloose.

Stephan Starling they/them (Props Design/Lead Carpenter) graduated from Virgina Commonwealth University with a BFA in Theatre, concentrated on scenic design & technology.

They have worked as a carpenter with companies such as Porthouse Theatre. This is Stephan's third year with Mason, and their students inspire them every day with their dedication and growth.

Ruth Yamamoto she/her (Production Manager) is an adjunct professor for George Mason University and Prince George’s Community College, production manager, improv consultant, and author (Serious Fun: The Power of Improvisation for Learning and Life). Ruth has worked for and performed at The J. F. Kennedy Center, Asian Stories In America (A.S.I.A.) theatre company, and local DC film/tv productions. Shew as production manager at The Kitchen in NYC, and technical director at Discovery Theater at the Smithsonian. She holds a PhD in education from Walden University, an MEd in education from Marymount University, and a BA in drama from the University of Hawaii. Dr. Yamamoto has been a theatre educator for 20+ years in public and private schools and is a member of The Association for the Study of Play (TASP), Applied Improv Network (AIN), and SAG-AFTRA.

DEPARTMENT SUPPORT DRAMATURG'S NOTE arts support umbrella Production Manager Technical Director Scene Shop Supervisor Lead Carpenter

Dan Hobson Carrie Cox Ethan Osborne Stephan Starling

TheaterSpace Technical Directors

Micah Stromberg & Tom Terlecki

Harris Theatre Technical Director

Adrianna Daugherty-Smith

Costume Shop Supervisor

Laurel Dunayer

Costume Shop First Hand

Vicki Burroughs & Sarah Alspach

Sound Intern Lighting Interns Management Intern Production Interns Paint Intern Costume Shop Student Interns

Sloan Martin Merin Lemoine & Caleb McMurtry Sarah Strunk & Samba Pathak Vika Hearne & Mike Sarisky Susan Lane Jaime Ericson, Charlotte Langford & Luisa Romero

Props Intern

Marty Bernier

Shop Artisans

Caleb McMurtry & Anna Jungkeit

Props Artisan

Hannah Stoops

Construction Practicum Students

Darren Badley, Dulci Russell, Alex Berrios, Xavier Howard, Ben Counts, David Poach, Eli Nguyen, Jay Martinez, Sarah Stewart, Miles Tison, Bianca Peña, Addison Picardat, Macayla Smith, Lexi Carter, Konstantin Langenberg

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS DRAMATURG'S NOTE the mason players staff Company Manager

Deema Turkomani (they/them/theirs)

Associate Company Manager

Megan Lederman (she/her/hers)

Company Secretary

Addison Picardat (she/her/hers)

Sales Coordinator

Nathan Tilley (he/him/his)

Company Historian

Annie Graninger (she/her/hers)

Marketing Manager

Samba Pathak (he/him/his)

Development Manager

Luke Rahman (he/him/his)

players4change staff Co-Creator

Deema Turkomani (they/them/theirs)

Co-Creator

Steven Franco (he/him/él)

Equity and Empowerment Manager

Darren Badley (he/him/his)

Equity and Empowerment Manager

Natalie Cumming (she/her/hers)

Equity and Empowerment Manager

Kenya Gary (she/they)

alpha psi omega officers President

Marty Bernier (he/him/his)

Vice President

Addison Picardat (she/her/hers)

Secretary

Elisabeth Dupuy (she/her/hers)

Treasurer

Ariel Kraje (she/her/hers)

Associate Member Coordinators

Jeremy Pritchard (he/she/they) Zoe Winter (she/her/hers)

Historian Community Service Chair Education Deputy

Bella Panciocco (she/her/hers) Darren Badley (he/him/his) Kendall Huheey (she/her/hers)

SCHOOL OF DRAMATURG'S THEATER FACULTY NOTE & STAFF Director of the School of Theater

Djola Branner

Production Manager

Ruth Yamamoto

Program Manager

Nicholas Kfoury Horner

Academic Adviser

Sara Simanski

Office Manager

Mary Burgess

Romanticism to Present

Elizabeth Alman

Technical Direction Fundamentals of Production

Carrie Cox Jonathan Dahm Robertson

Directing

Rick Davis

Event Technology, Sound, Fund. of Production

Kevin Dunayer

Costume Technology

Laurel Dunayer

Acting for the Camera, Audition Techniques

Amr El-Bayoumi

Acting I, Advanced Movement for Actors

David Gaines

Musical Theater Ensemble, Voice and Speech

Erin Gardiner

Acting Shakespeare, Great Film Performances

Edward Gero

Screenplay Workshop Theater Education, Acting II Advanced Study of Directing/Dramaturgy Advanced Sound Engineering Artists in the Real World, Finding Your Voice

David Goldstein Mimsi Janis Kristin Johnsen-Neshati Billy Kessinger Kaiulani Lee

Acting I

Bryce Lennon

Acting I

Ahmad Maaty

Lighting Design, Intro to Theatrical Design

Sherrice Mojgani

Theatrical Medium, Adv. Voice, Adv. Dramaturgy

Theresa Ohanian

Script Analysis Contemporary Playwrights of Color Stage Combat, Movement for Musical Theater Stage Management, Acting

Franklin Robinson, Jr. Shaila Schmidt Stefan Sittig Ruth Yamamoto

DRAMATURG'S DONOR SUPPORT NOTE The School of Theater wishes to thank the following donors for their generous support Professional Artist Residency in Theater (PART) Legacy Donors Kenneth and Carol Adelman Anonymous

Ms. Kristin Johnsen-Neshati and Mr. Amin Neshati

John and Deborah Blacksten

Marilyn Jones

Doris Bloch and Bill Hunt

Eileen Mandell

Boeing Company

Dr. Alan Merten and

Rev. Dr. Elizabeth P. Braxton

Mrs. Sally Merten

Mary Brescia

Mack and Paulette Miller

Jane and Chris Brewster

Merle L. Mulvaney

Ms. Lois Brown

Diane and Tim Naughton

Byrd International, L.L.C.

Warner and Cheryl North

Gordon and Judy Canyock

Mr. Ronald Page

Ms. Grace Chae

Robert and Ida Portland

Chevy Chase Trust

Mrs. Lauren W. Rabb

Council on American-Islamic

Diane and Robert Rafuse

Relations

Captain Marsha and

Ms. Chris Downey

Robert Rease

Charles and Eileen Duggan

Ted and Anne K. Rosenblum

Ken and Molly Elston and

Ms. Ann Steers

The Greater Manassas

Daniel and Ann Toohey

Christmas Parade

Mikki Van Wyk

Committee

Verizon Foundation

Linda Evans

Edward and Wava Vigen

Dr. and Mrs. William H. Gilcher Irwin and Fay Gold

1,001 Plays Supporters

Vernon W. Gras, Ph.D.

Kristin Johnsen-Neshati

Mr. Carl Hemmer

Phyllis Krochmal

Emmett L. Holman, Ph.D.

Vafa Mostaghim

IBM International Foundation

The Koons Family

FRIENDS DRAMATURG'S OF THEATER NOTE SUPPORT from March 1, 2020 to September 15, 2021

angel ($5,000+)

performer ($200 - $499)

Judy Canyock

Susan J. Aitel and Jonathan Goldman Clayton and Jaqueline Austin Dorsey and Catherine Drummond Roland and Victoria Fabia Edward and Marjike Gero Catie and Mark Hubbard Mr. Edward Jones David and Barbara Kilpatrick Dr. Michael and Mrs. Linda Kostrzewa Alice and Matt Magelssen-Green Mitre Corporation Dr. Norman Rosenberg and Mrs. Lorraine Rosenberg Mr. and Mrs. Kosmo Tatalias The Kosmo D. Tatalias Family Trust Joseph Walsh Bob and Pat Warakomsky Dr. and Mrs. George Whipple

patron ($1,000 - $2,499) Helen and Bill Ackerman Anonymous Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation BH Equities Dianne and Gerard Blais Harry Bookey Dr. Rick Davis and Ms. Julie Thompson Charles and Eileen Duggan Art and Linda Hamerschlag Dr. Joy Hughes and Mr. Kenneth Lee John and Tracie Jacquemin The Jacquemin Family Foundation Ms. Kristin Johnsen-Neshati and Mr. Amin Neshati Henry Linsert Timothy McEvoy Mack and Paulette Miller Vafa Mostaghim David Ottaway Robert and Ida Portland Norma Jean Reck Dr. Peter N. Stearns and Ms. Donna L. Kidd

producer ($500 - $999) Anonymous Doris Bloch and Bill Hunt Hugh and Sandra Hill Don and Sonja Palomaki Cass and Lisa Panciocco Robert and Ida Portland William Schneider Sherry Watkins

friend (up to $199) Helen Albanese Anonymous (2) Donald Ball Michelle and Steve Barraclough Claudia Borke Brassard Family Timothy B. Cooke and Megan Fowler Cooke Giovanna Doyle Barry and Margaret Fink Arielle Flax Mary Fuson Beverly George Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Gholz Dr. Thalia R. Goldstein Joseph Gutierrez Linda and Harlan Harber Ian Hastings

FRIENDS DRAMATURG'S OF THEATER NOTE SUPPORT from February 1, 2020 to August 10, 2021

friend (up to $199) cont.

Judith Hoy Kyle Imperatore Ms. Diane Kiser Mrs. Phyllis Krochmal Nancy Lewis Karen Lygizos Eileen Mandell Lene Mcvoy Mr. R. Wesley Meekins Robert Merrill Marianne and Seymour Metz Ms. Mary Lechter and Mr. Kevin Murray

Linda Renzi May E. Roy Terry Sarley Mark and Merrill Shugoll James Slawski Jeffrey and Joy Stephens Kathleen Trainor Rebecca Wahls Frank T. Watrous Dean and Andrea Westman Joan R. White Zachary Wilcox Rachel S. Winograd

The School of Theater’s and The Mason Players’ Spring 2022 Season 1001 Plays Co-Directed by Nicholas M. Horner and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati February 10, 2022 Eurydice Directed by Marty Bernier March 3-6, 2022 | TheaterSpace Everybody Directed by Kristin Johnsen-Neshati March 31-April 2, April 7-10, 2022 | Harris Theatre Mason Cabaret Directed by Erin & James Gardiner | Musical Accompaniment by Joe Walsh April 14, 15, & 16, 2022, TheaterSpace Just Like Us Directed by Esteban Marmolejo-Suarez April 29-May 1, 2022 | TheaterSpace The Boy Detective Fails Directed by Erin Gardiner | Musical Direction by Joe Walsh May 6 & 7, 2022 | Center for the Arts Concert Hall

SCHOLARSHIP DRAMATURG'S RECIPIENTS NOTE School of Theater Scholarships (continuing awards): Dezire Duverglas, Steven Franco, Abigail Hastings, Bianca Peña, Julia Rudgers, and Nathan Tilley The Howard Vincent Kurtz Endowed Scholarship in Design: Jaime Ericson The Mack & Paulette Miller Theater Scholarship Endowment (2021): Darren Badley The Brower “BC” Spransy Memorial Scholarship Endowment (2020): Claire Gardner The Chris Parsons Memorial Scholarship: Marty Bernier The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Theater Scholarship: Alexandria Hardin The School of Theater congratulates our 2020 scholarship recipients:

Arts by George Scholarships (awarded Spring 2020): Kat Amato, Darren Badley, Jessica Barraclough, Alex Berrios, Erin Cleary, Garvey Dobbins, Samuel Dunn III, Em German, Ariel Kraje, Lenny Mendez, Bianca Peña, Julia Rudgers, Austin Shores, Tyler Shores, Jacqueline Smith, Shanell Stukes, and Alex Weimeyer Friends of Theater at Mason Scholarships (awarded Spring 2020): Alexandra Berrios, Hasan Crawford, Khue Duong, Steven Franco, Annie Graninger, Megan Lederman, Merin Lemoine, Tony Lemus, Alana Lyons, Shannon Rodgers.

THE MASON PLAYERS Spring 2022 Performance Season

EVERYBODY

MASON CABARET

by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

Created by Erin and James Gardiner

March 31-April 9, 2022

April 14-16, 2022

JUST LIKE US

THE BOY DETECTIVE FAILS

by Karen Zacarias

April 29-May 1, 2022

@THEMASONPLAYERS

by Joe Meno | Music by Adam Gwon

May 6-7, 2022

theater.gmu.edu TheMasonPlayers.com