Love's Labors Lost Playbill - Nov 17-20

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LOVE'S LABORS quarrels and cravings

Adapted and Directed by Nicholas M. Kfoury Horner Utilizes Texts in Production written by William Shakespeare

Photography, videotaping, or any other audio or visual recordings of this production are 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 to those of George Mason University's Safe Return to Campus Initiative with the Safety, Emergency, and Enterprise Risk Management (SEERM) Department.

NOVEMBER 17-20, 2021 presented at TheaterSpace George Mason University

DIRECTOR'S NOTE DRAMATURG'S NOTE What if we lived in a world where we could not touch, where we limit our contact for safety, or where a kiss could be life altering? It is hard to imagine that we do live in such a world now—once these ideas were philosophical abstractions. Now, every touch matters so much because in each of those moments rests high risk, danger, power, maybe bliss. And who gets the partner of their dreams and who lives their worst nightmare? Who’s still looking, still hoping? As we take a peek at some of Shakespeare’s most passionate pairs, I am reminded of the risks we take in love. Every day, we see couples go about their business and now, more than ever, from the protective distance of the pandemic we think, “Wow, to be like them, wouldn’t that be great?” or “Thank God we’re not as bad off as they are.” But we are so like these lovers, finding our way in a world that often excites us and sometimes causes us a bit of anxiety—where the grass may always seem greener on the other side. Sometimes love seems so far away, while other times it’s lingering in the next word, the next look, the next question or breath. In this play, we are acknowledging who and where we are, and recognizing that the other side is a bit nearer than we think. It is such a treat to explore this thing called love, together. I am deeply grateful to the company, to those whom I love, and to all of you who came to spend some time with us.

I hope you enjoy.

Nicholas M. Kfoury Horner

Nicholas M. Kfoury Horner Director, Love's Labors: Quarrels and Cravings

DRAMATURG's NOTE DRAMATURG'S Eleven texts are presented here, each with one commonality despite their historical differences: love, and their depiction of the nature of it. The word ‘love’ is used throughout the text in all sorts of ways: a term of endearment, an emotion, an accusation, an action. Its usage is so prominent that it is more notable for a character to avoid saying ‘love’ than it is for them to say it, as is the case with Lady Anne, Marcius and Aufidius, Brutus, and Ophelia. Brutus specifically uses ‘like’ as a contrasting term, with “I do not like your faults”—signaling, perhaps, some reason that he finds himself unable to use the term ‘love’ with Cassius. This is in an era when male friendship was a highly valued sort of love, even considered superior to heterosexual love in terms of its strength and purity. Marcius and Aufidius, however, are depicted as bitter rivals. As much as Marcius takes after his father, Coriolanus, one may wonder how much of the hatred they have for each other is due to projection, and how much is showmanship for an audience. Rivalry itself, with all of its obsession and physicality, may even be considered a different sort of love. This aspect takes on a new meaning in today’s world, where even platonic affection between men is often stigmatized. Often, violent physicality (whether in sports or in brawls) becomes the only type of physical touch men receive.

With Lady Anne and Ophelia, the question of how love and womanhood intersect is raised.

Both women are being actively harmed by men, with Gloucester’s manipulation and Hamlet’s verbal abuse. Of course, Shakespeare’s texts are known for giving power to women, including in love: Cressida values herself and shows this in how she presents her love for Troilus, Juliet is consistently presented as witty and intelligent beyond her years, and Viola uses the mechanisms of love to find happiness with Orsino. Shakespeare wrote in a time when women were considered less important than men, and their emotions and needs were widely considered frivolous. However, Shakespeare wrote women and their needs to be valuable, and love was never a frivolity. Women exert their agency throughout this text: Cordelia stands up for her own honor, Cleopatra insists on her relationship with Antony and his responsibilities coexisting, and Titania both holds strong against her husband in her love for the changeling child and expresses her sexual agency through her relationship with Bottom. These scenes connect love with power, and tying these aspects together sends a message that both can be just as important.

In the realm of familial love, Regan, Goneril, and Cordelia are placed in a unique position—as wealthy women and heirs to the king, they hold power over land and people. The only thing that could give women economic or social power in Shakespeare’s time, save for being widowed, was the crown. Shakespeare knew this full well, given the position of Queen Elizabeth herself. In a modern sense, patriarchal structures are still intact in many parts of society, and economic disparity stays around for quite a while due to a lack of social mobility.

With Lear effectively becoming the key to unlimited power, it’s no wonder that two of his daughters are so willing to manipulate him. Had they not gone on to use their newfound power to harm him and others, some may even argue that they were justified in manipulating him as they did. This text’s depiction of three daughters, a son in Marcius, and parenthood in Titania and Lear, raises the question of how familial love is presented from all sides—and how this may shape who a person is. For better or worse, love in all its forms is shown as a valuable part of life.

Jay Martinez

Jay Martinez Dramaturg, Love's Labors: Quarrels and Cravings

CAST & SCENE BREAKDOWN DRAMATURG'S NOTE Scene 1- KING LEAR Lear Goneril Regan Cordelia Kent

Scene 2 - RICHARD III Anne

Gloucester

Scene 3 - A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Oberon Titania Bottom Faeries

Scene 4 - ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA Cleopatra Antony

Scene 5 - TROILUS AND CRESSIDA Cressida Troilus

Lizzie Nigro Sarah Millard Madison Bacino Brooke Kemph Benji Lord Paisley LoBue Nolwenn Favre Rosalind Chan Ryan Kirby Nathaniel McCay

Paisley LoBue Lizzie Nigro Asia Cooper Benji Lord Brooke Kemph Sarah Millard Khue Duong Rosalind Chan Asia Cooper Madison Bacino Kerry Hackes Khue Duong Brooke Kemph Nathaniel McCay Nolwenn Favre

CAST & SCENE BREAKDOWN DRAMATURG'S NOTE Scene 6 - CORIOLANUS Marcius Aufidius

Scene 7 - JULIUS CAESAR Cassius Brutus

Scene 8 - HAMLET Hamlet

Ophelia

Scene 9 - TWELFTH NIGHT Viola Duke Orsino

Scene 10 - LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST Berowne

Scene 11 - ROMEO AND JULIET Full Company

Josiah Arnett Benji Lord

Ryan Kirby Josiah Arnett Nathaniel McCay Madison Bacino Josiah Arnett Sarah Millard Kerry Hackes Rosalind Chan Asia Cooper Paisley LoBue Josiah Arnett Khue Duong Lizzie Nigro

DRAMATURG'S PRODUCTION TEAM NOTE Director......................................................Nicholas M. Kfoury Horner Assistant Director................................................................Sally Deen Stage Manager.................................................................Nicole Lewis Assistant Stage Manager.................................................Michelle Rizzo Dramaturg......................................................................Jay Martinez Lighting Designer..........................................................Merin Lemoine Sound Designers........................................................Benjamin Counts Scenic Designer.................................................................Deb Sivigny Assistant Scenic Designer.........................................Catherine Madden Costume Designer..........................................................Felicia Hecker Assistant Costume Designer..............................................Sarah Rocco Props Designer...............................................................Marty Bernier Props Artisan..................................................................Luke Rahman Lighting Supervisor..................................................Mary Clare Bernier Light Board Operator.....................................................Brett Womack Sound Board Operator........................................................Lexi Carter Wardrobe Crew................................................................Alex Berrios Shannon Rodgers Props and Stage Crew.....................................................Luisa Romero Production Manager....................................................Ruth Yamamoto Technical Director..............................................................Carrie Cox Assistant Technical Director.........................................Caleb McMurtry Lead Carpenter..........................................................Stephan Starling Faculty Mentors...........................Kristin Johnsen-Neshati (Dramaturgy) Ruth Yamamoto (Stage Management) Sherrice Mojgani (Lighting) Carrie Cox (Props) Kevin Dunayer (Sound)

DRAMATURG'S CAST BIOGRAPHIES NOTE Josiah Arnett he/she/they (Duke Orsino, Cassius, Marius, Juliet/Romeo) has spent 11 years studying theatre craft. Their biggest accomplishments are the time spent teaching theatre at NextStop Theatre Company and as a TA alongside Jessica Shaw, a theatre professional at Mount Vernon High School. Josiah's true joy as a thespian comes from helping other actors find their acting space.

Madison Bacino she/her (Regan/Cleopatra/Brutus) is a senior BFA theater performance major at GMU. Madison is a teaching artist with Acting for Young People, and Brother of Alpha Psi Omega. This semester, she had the opportunity to work as a campus brand manager for HBOmax. Her previous work includes Satan (The Last Days of Judas Iscariot), The Mason Players’ Originals!, and commercial work in the area. She is elated to be back on stage and performing again.

Rosalind Chan she/her (Lady Anne, Ophelia, Juliet) is a junior pursing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theater performance and a Bachelor of Science degree in business operations and supply chain management. Her show experience includes roles in Somerset Area High School’s productions of Into The Woods, Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, and Mary Poppins. At Mason she has been involved in Mason Players and Mason Opera production of Rags, Women of Lockerbie, mademoiselle de la Halle, and L'incoronazione di Poppea.

Asia Cooper she/her (Titania, Cleopatra, Ophelia, Romeo, Juliet) is a sophomore at George Mason. She is a theater major with a concentration in performance. Asia has been in three of George Mason’s productions; Mason Players’ Originals!, Are You There?, and now Love’s Labors. Prior to college, she attend a high school for arts as her focus was also theater. She’s been in several high school productions. And she’s so happy to be back performing on stage again.

Nolwenn Favre she/her (Lady Anne, Troillus) is from Switzerland, where she received most of her training in acting.This is her first semester, as a freshman, at George Mason. Nolwenn is a theater major with a concentration in performance.

DRAMATURG'S CAST BIOGRAPHIES NOTE Kerry T. Hackes he/him (Antony, Romeo, Hamlet) is pleased to be taking part in his first production in six years. Kerry is a history major and a last semester senior. He is looking forward to performing what will be the only show he has an opportunity to perform at Mason.

Kerry would like to thank the director, Nick Horner, for the honor of having been cast in this production and María Luján for supporting him no matter what.

Brooke Kemph she/her (Cordelia, Cressida, Juliet) is a senior theater major with a concentration in performance at George Mason University. Previous Mason Players shows that she has been a part of include: Hookman, Are You There?, and the 2020 Women's History Month Showcase. Brooke is very excited to be back on the stage again, and she would like to thank her professors, family, and friends for their unwavering support.

Ryan Kirby he/him (Gloucester, Cassius, Romeo) has previously been seen in television commercials and GMU’s How to Get Caught with Murder. This is Ryan’s first show back on a theater stage in two years.

Paisley LoBue she/her (Oberon, Viola) is an actor, playwright and director, currently embarking on the 4th year of her BFA in theater performance. Previous credits with The Mason Players include Twelfth Night, The Women of Lockerbie, Are You There?, and 1,001 Plays. She also directed a piece for The Mason Players’ Originals! this fall. She dedicates this performance to Glen Hochkeppel.

Benji Lord he/him (Bottom, Aufidius) has played two roles for Mason Players. In the Mason Players production of Twelfth Night, he played the roles of Captain, and First Officer. Benji was also seen in the Mason Players’ Originals! as Seth in Inside Are We Monsters.

DRAMATURG'S CAST BIOGRAPHIES NOTE Nathaniel McCay he/him (Gloucester, Troilus, Brutus) has taken part in many shows in the past, including A Midsummer Night's Dream (Oberon), The Laramie Project (Company), Dracula (Quincey Morris), and Mamma Mia (Harry). He is excited to be a part of his first show with the Mason Players and hopes you enjoy.

Sarah Millard she/her (Hamlet, Goneril) is a senior BFA theater performance student. Originally from Shenandoah Valley, she is ecstatic to be back on campus this semester with the Mason Players.

Sarah is a proud teaching artist with Acting for Young People and a member of Alpha Psi Omega. Favorite credits on the Mason stage include Soccer Mom (The Wolves) and Lady-in-Waiting (Twelfth Night, or What You Will)

Lizzie Nigro she/her (King Lear, Titania, Berowne) is a junior BA theater student also majoring in communication (BA) here at Mason.

She is happy to be back performing again as her love for the stage and screen run deep. Favorite credits on the Mason stage include Viola (Twelfth Night, or What You Will) and performing in last year's Mason Cabaret.

Khue Duong she/her (Cressida, Berowne, Romeo, Juliet) is a junior undergrad at George Mason University, pursuing a BFA in theater performance and a minor in psychology. Her previous theater works include: Urinetown (Little Sally), Rags (Ensemble), Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Gloria), Hookman (Yoonji). She also works as a teaching artist at Acting For Young People and is interning at Workhouse Arts Center. She is a proud Brother of Alpha Psi Omega. She’s excited to be a part of this production and cannot wait for you to see it.

PRODUCTION DRAMATURG'S BIOGRAPHIES NOTE Marty Bernier he/him (Props Design) is thrilled to be doing live Theater again! He was recently the props designer for Westfield High School's Mamma Mia! and the director of the Mason Players' Originals!, The Moon is Changing and So Are We. Marty will next as director in the Spring of the Mason Players' production of Eurydice.

Marty would like to thank his friends, family, and mentors for the constant support in what he loves!

Mary Clare Bernier she/they (Lighting Supervisor) is a freshman and previously worked as the Lighting Designer/Digital artist for Westfield High School’s Summer Stage 2021 production of Mamma Mia!, Technical Director/Dramaturg/Lighting Designer for WHS’ 2021 Spring Musical, Theory of Relativity, and Lighting Designer/Digital Artist for WHS’ Fall 2020 production of She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms. Mary Clare would like to thank her family and friends, and the Mason Players for a wonderful first-show experience.

Benjamin Counts he/him (Sound Design) is currently pursuing a BFA in Theatre with a concentration in Design. He has been a sound designer for a Beauty and the Beast production, a production of A Christmas Carol, and a handful of one act plays.

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.

Sally Deen she/her (Assistant Director) is a junior pursuing her BFA in creative writing with a minor in film & media studies. She is the executive editor of Volition, GMU's undergraduate literary journal.

She is the 2021 GMU Black Artist of the Year, as well as the inaugural recipient of Next Wave Initiative's Lorraine Hansberry Writing Award.

PRODUCTION DRAMATURG'S BIOGRAPHIES NOTE Felicia Hecker she/her (Costume Design) is a recent graduate from George Mason University School of Theater with a B.A. in Theater with concentrations in Design and Performance and a minor in Event Technical Production. Recent credits include costume, hair, and makeup designer for The Women of Lockerbie at George Mason University; costume, hair, makeup designer for Our Country’s Good at George Mason University; costume designer for The Imaginary Invalid at George Mason University; assistant hair and makeup designer for The Nance at Little Theater of Alexandria.

Nicholas M. Kfoury Horner he/him (Director) is a singer, voice-over artist, theatre actor, and director based in Washington D.C. He has worked in numerous professional and educational venues in D.C., New York, and around the country. Horner has received voice and theater training from renowned institutions such as Stella Adler Studio, The Juilliard School, Studio A.C.T., The Roy Hart Institute (France), Catholic University, and University of Cambridge (England).

Horner earned a B.A. in Theater from George Mason University where he is currently teaching as he finishes an M.F.A. in Visual and Performing Arts. He also serves as Co-Director of 1,001 Plays and Interim Program Manager of the School of Theater. Horner owns and operates Awaken the Voice: Studio– offering classical and musical theater voice and speech.

Merin Lemoine they/them (Lighting Design) is a junior transfer student at Mason pursuing their BA in design and technical theater with a minor in event technical production. Love’s Labors is their first solo lighting design show and is thankful to have the opportunity to work on such an intriguing piece. They would like to thank Sherrice Mojgani for all of her support and mentorship and the rest of the cast and crew for working so hard to make art together again during these times.

Nicole Lewis she/her (Stage Manager) is a senior pursuing a dual degree in Theater Performance and English (Film and Media Studies), as well as a brother of Alpha Psi Omega. She is thrilled to be back doing life theater. Some of her most recent credits both onstage and behind the scenes include: Mason Players Originals! 2021 (Assistant Stage Manager), 1001 Plays, La Boheme (Inspector), and Chimichangas and Zoloft (Assistant Stage Manager)

PRODUCTION DRAMATURG'S BIOGRAPHIES NOTE Jay Martinez he/him (Dramaturg) is a sophomore at George Mason.

This is his first time working as a dramaturg, but you may have seen him as an actor in last semester’s 1001 Plays. He is also a researcher at the Folger Shakespeare Library.

Caleb McMurtry he/him (Assistant Technical Director) is very excited to be working as an assistant technical director for the first time on this show! This is his 8th show here at George Mason. He has previously worked as a lighting designer for Mason Players Originals!

He would like to thank his family for their continued support as well as Sherrice Mojgani and Carrie Cox for their guidance and support throughout this semester.

Luke Rahman he/him (Props Artisan) is a junior theater major at George Mason with a double concentration in performance and design technology. This is his first time in the role of props artisan and he is so excited to make his debut. Luke would like to thank his friends for always supporting him in new pursuits.

Michelle Rizzo she/her (Assistant Stage Manager) is a sophomore at George Mason University. She is a theater major with a concentration in performance. This is Michelle’s first time being behind the scenes for a production, she is very excited to be a part of this production and is having new experiences. She wants to thank Ruth Yamamoto for giving her this opportunity and for her incredible team for helping her through it.

Sarah Rocco she/her (Assistant Costume Design) is a senior pursuing her BFA in Theater Design with a Minor in Folklore in Mythology.

Sarah is the former GMU Cosplay Club President and has worked on costuming in previous George Mason University productions such as Big River.

PRODUCTION DRAMATURG'S BIOGRAPHIES NOTE Catherine Madden she/her (Assistant Scenic Designer), is a senior at George Mason University. She is thrilled to be a part of Love’s Labors.

Her first taste of theatre was in high school where she was on stage as part of ensemble and helped with building the set and making props for Oklahoma!. Being involved in theatre at George Mason has been a truly unforgettable experience, and she is very glad and grateful to have been a part of it. She has been able to see different perspectives of design, and hopes to be able to do more so in the future.

Deb Sivigny she/her (Scenic Design) is an assistant professor of scenic and costume design at George Mason University. She has designed at Round House Theatre, Olney Theatre, Theater J, Imagination Stage, 1st Stage, Adventure Theatre, Kennedy Center Theatre for Young Audiences, Rep Stage, and Colorado Shakespeare Festival, among others. She is a company member at Rorschach Theatre and was a producing playwright with the second generation of The Welders. She is a five time nominee and winner of the 2018 Helen Hayes Award for Scenic Design. Her scenic design/immersive work from her own play produced by the Welders, Hello, My Name Is…was exhibited at the 2019 Prague Quadrennial. She is a proud member of USA 829.

Stephan Starling they/he (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. She was 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 for 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 Scene Shop Supervisor Technical Director Lead Carpenter

Dan Hobson Ethan Osborne Carrie Cox Stephan Starling

TheaterSpace Technicians

Micah Stromberg & Tom Terlecki

Harris Theatre Technicians

Adrianna Daugherty-Smith

Costume Shop Supervisor

Laurel Dunayer

Costume Shop First Hand

Vicki Burroughs & Sarah Alspach

Studio Assistant Technical Director Sound Intern Lighting Interns Management Intern Production Interns Paint Intern Costume Shop Student Interns Props Intern Props Artisans

Caleb McMurtry Sloan Martin Merin Lemoine & Caleb McMurtry Hasan Crawford Vika Hearne & Mike Sarisky Susan Lane Jaime Ericson, Charlotte Langford & Julia Rudgers Marty Bernier Luke Rahman, Anna Jungkeit, & Hannah/Mark Stoops

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

Abigail Hastings (she/her/hers)

Company Historian

Annie Graninger (she/her/hers)

Marketing Manager

Samba Pathak (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 Production Manager Program Manager (Interim) Academic Adviser Office Manager

Djola Branner Ruth Yamamoto Nicholas M. Kfoury Horner Sara Simanski Mary Burgess

Voice Elizabeth Alman American Voices, Script Analysis Kelly Renee Armstrong Scenic Painting Carrie Cox Lighting Stagecraft Sean Cox Directing Rick Davis Event Technology, Sound Design Kevin Dunayer Acting for the Camera, Audition Techniques Amr El-Bayoumi Movement David Gaines Musical Theater, Acting Erin Gardiner Musical Theater James Gardiner Acting, Script Analysis Edward Gero Screenwriting David Goldstein Theater Technology Dan Hobson World Stages, Directing, Advanced Voice Nicholas M. Kfoury Horner Theater Education, Acting Mimsi Janis Dramaturgy, Criticism, World Stages Kristin Johnsen-Neshati Sound Engineering Billy Kessinger Acting Mary Lechter Acting Kaiulani Lee Acting Bryce Lennon Playwriting Heather McDonald Acting Ahmad Maaty Lighting Design, Stage Management Sherrice Mojgani Voice Theresa Ohanian Movement for Musical Theater, Stage Combat Stefan Sittig Costume Design, Set Design Deb Sivigny Musical Theater Joe Walsh Stage Management, Acting, Improvisation 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 John and Deborah Blacksten Doris Bloch and Bill Hunt Boeing Company Rev. Dr. Elizabeth P. Braxton Mary Brescia Jane and Chris Brewster Ms. Lois Brown Byrd International, L.L.C. Gordon and Judy Canyock Ms. Grace Chae Chevy Chase Trust Council on American-Islamic Relations Ms. Chris Downey Charles and Eileen Duggan Ken and Molly Elston and The Greater Manassas Christmas Parade Committee Linda Evans Dr. and Mrs. William H. Gilcher Irwin and Fay Gold Vernon W. Gras, Ph.D. Mr. Carl Hemmer Emmett L. Holman, Ph.D. IBM International Foundation

Ms. Kristin Johnsen-Neshati and Mr. Amin Neshati Marilyn Jones Eileen Mandell Dr. Alan Merten and Mrs. Sally Merten Mack and Paulette Miller Merle L. Mulvaney Diane and Tim Naughton Warner and Cheryl North Mr. Ronald Page Robert and Ida Portland Mrs. Lauren W. Rabb Diane and Robert Rafuse Captain Marsha and Robert Rease Ted and Anne K. Rosenblum Ms. Ann Steers Daniel and Ann Toohey Mikki Van Wyk Verizon Foundation Edward and Wava Vigen 1,001 Plays Supporters Kristin Johnsen-Neshati Phyllis Krochmal Vafa Mostaghim The Koons Family

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

angel ($5,000+)

performer ($200 - $499)

Susan J. Aitel and Jonathan Goldman Clayton and Jaqueline Austin patron ($1,000 - $2,499) Dorsey and Catherine Drummond Helen and Bill Ackerman Roland and Victoria Fabia Anonymous Edward and Marjike Gero Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation Catie and Mark Hubbard BH Equities Mr. Edward Jones Dianne and Gerard Blais David and Barbara Kilpatrick Harry Bookey Dr. Michael and Mrs. Linda Kostrzewa Dr. Rick Davis and Ms. Julie Thompson Alice and Matt Magelssen-Green Charles and Eileen Duggan Mitre Corporation Art and Linda Hamerschlag Dr. Norman Rosenberg and Mrs. Lorraine Rosenberg Dr. Joy Hughes and Mr. Kenneth Lee Mr. and Mrs. Kosmo Tatalias John and Tracie Jacquemin The Kosmo D. Tatalias Family Trust The Jacquemin Family Foundation Joseph Walsh Ms. Kristin Johnsen-Neshati and Bob and Pat Warakomsky Mr. Amin Neshati Dr. and Mrs. George Whipple Henry Linsert Timothy McEvoy friend (up to $199) Mack and Paulette Miller Helen Albanese Vafa Mostaghim Anonymous (2) David Ottaway Donald Ball Robert and Ida Portland Michelle and Steve Barraclough Norma Jean Reck Claudia Borke Dr. Peter N. Stearns and Brassard Family Ms. Donna L. Kidd Timothy B. Cooke and

Judy Canyock

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

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

Mason Cabaret Directed by Erin & James Gardiner | Musical Accompaniment by Joe Walsh February 4 & 5, Harris Theatre | February 11, The Hylton's Gregory Theater 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 Just Like Us Directed by Esteban Marmolejo-Suarez April 28-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 Greenspring Players Scholarship: Sophia Inserra and Drake Leach 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): Cristina Casais, Hasan Crawford, Alana Lyons, Esteban MarmolejoSuarez, Amelia McGinnis, and LaNyce Rogers 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.

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