Crossroads Repertory Theatre 2024 Program

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Special thanks to the President’s Society for its continued support for Crossroads Repertory Theatre.

Special thanks to the Indiana State University College of Arts and Sciences.

Visit CRT online at www.crossroadsrep.com /crossroadsrep @crossroadsrep @crossroadsrep1 #SummerAtCRT

General Information The use of photographic or recording equipment is prohibited during performance due to copyright laws.

Please turn off all cell phones, pagers, and electronic devices.

Please keep aisles clear during the performance.

Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate break in the performance.

2024 SEASON CALENDAR

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LOT - Lot O' Shakespeare PIG - Princess Pigface BOB - The SpongeBob Musical

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2024 ARTISTIC AND PRODUCTION COMPANY Artistic Director / Department Chair........................................................................................................... Chris Berchild Director of Production............................................................................................................................ Michael Jackson Business & Company Manager............................................................................................................... Crystal Johnson Director of Marketing & Patron Services............................................................................................................ Alicia Jay Directors............................................................................................................................ Carolyn Conover, Julie Dixon Music Director................................................................................................................................ Casey Keenan Joiner Choreographer......................................................................................................................................... Meaghan Ogle Dramaturg............................................................................................................................................... J. Myles Hesse Scenic Designers ................................................................................................................Michael Compton, Matt Mott Costume Designers................................................................................................................... Kate Mott, Grace Muñoz Lighting Designers............................................................................................................................. Tim Dick, Jen Rock Sound Designer................................................................................................................................................Oz Casile Production Stage Manager......................................................................................................................... Kristin Wentz Stage Manager............................................................................................................................................. Will Nethery Acting Company............................................................. Ryan Domalewski, Lane Harden, Haliey Hughes, James Jordan Aengus McCullough, Clarissa McCullough, Semajè Newton, Rachel Nott Craig Robinson, Cannon Roop, Rollie Shepherd, Josie Smith, Cathy Sponsler Katie Stone, Jerry Strain, Ashlée Vitz, Christian Watts, Maci Weeks Technical Director / Scene Shop Manager......................................................................................................... Matt Mott Costume Shop Manager............................................................................................................................. Grace Muñoz Head of Lighting................................................................................................................................................ Tim Dick Head of Properties...............................................................................................................................Sammy Batchelor Assistant Company Manager.................................................................................................................... Haliey Hughes Assistant Stage Managers......................................................................................................... Kass Dowell, Oliver Ellis Lead Carpenter.........................................................................................................................................Nicole Hankins Carpenters.................................................................................................. Luke Francis, Adam Nethery, George Pfister Scenic Artist..............................................................................................................................................Hana Spencer Scenic Run Crew................................................................................................................. Luke Francis, Adam Nethery Stitchers............................................................................................................ Gil Avery, Carter Buehl, Alexis Pritchard Toby Schonfeld, Cora Summers, Morgan Withers Wardrobe Heads............................................................................................................ Alexis Pritchard, Toby Schonfeld Wardrobe Crew.................................................................................................. Gil Avery, Carter Buehl, Cora Summers Electricians............................................................................................................... Hayden Clendening, Amanda Kelley Lighting Operator...............................................................................................................................Hayden Clendening Follow Spot Operators............................................................................................................ Amanda Kelley, Josh Luna Sound Engineer.....................................................................................................................................Bryan Schroeder Sound Assistant........................................................................................................................................... Will Nethery Sound Operators..................................................................................................................................... Spencer Hinton Properties Assistant..........................................................................................................................Courtney Wakeland Marketing Graduate Assistant....................................................................................................................... Basia Bryan Marketing Staff............................................................................................ Rebecca Baxter, Kalene Dean, Emma Olsen Craig Robinson, Cannon Roop, Chloey Trinkle Graphic & Program Design............................................................................................................................... Alicia Jay Box Office Manager..................................................................................................................................... Emma Olsen Box Office & Concessions Staff.............................................................................................................. Rebecca Baxter House Managers................................................................................................................. Kalene Dean, Chloey Trinkle Ushers.............................................................................................................. CRT Company Members and Volunteers 9

by Tommy Jamerson Produced by special arrangement with YouthPLAYS (www.youthplays.com).

Director......................................................................................................Julie Dixon Scenic Desiger............................................................................... Michael Compton Costume Designer.................................................................................Grace Muñoz Lighting Designer.......................................................................................... Tim Dick Sound Designer...........................................................................................Oz Casile Head of Properties.......................................................................... Sammy Batchelor Stage Manager........................................................................................Will Nethery

THE CAST Narrator..........................................................................................Ryan Domalewski Princess....................................................................................................Katie Stone Queen / Bratty Child 1............................................................................. Ashlée Vitz Woodsman............................................................................................ Cannon Roop Sorcerer................................................................................................James Jordan Jester..................................................................................................Craig Robinson Referee / Bratty Child 2....................................................................... Haliey Hughes

SETTING TIME Once upon a...

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PLACE The lands of Hillshire.

The lands of Johnsonville.

Ryan Domalewski

Haliey Hughes

James Jordan

Cannon Roop

Katie Stone

Ashlée Vitz

Craig Robinson

PRODUCTION INFORMATION Run Time: 40 minutes.

There will not be an intermission.

CONTENT WARNING:

This production contains fog/haze, flashing lights, and loud noises.

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Playwright Tommy Jamerson

Tommy was born in North Carolina and raised in Northwest Indiana. He graduated from Indiana State University with a concentration in playwriting and directing. While there, he was presented with the Angel of the Year: Humanitarian Scholarship, wrote for Indiana’s Gender Hate and Violence Conference, and served as a judge for the Midwest High School Playwriting Competition. His children's plays, The Big, Bad Bullysaurus, Princess Pigface, Choose Your Own Oz, Once Upon a Pine: The Adventures of Pinocchio and Alice the Brave & Other Tales from Wonderland, have all received numerous productions around the globe. Other notable works include his one-act campy comedy, Rags to B***hes: A Battle of Wits & Wigs, which originally starred RuPaul’s Drag Race alum, Alexis Michelle. His full-length comedy, Eternal Flamer! The Ballad of Jessie Blade, played at the historic Cherry Lane Theatre in the West Village, and his piece love/fantasy won the Buckham Alley Theatre of Michigan’s Award of Excellence and was named Audience Favorite during the 17th annual Downtown Urban Arts Festival in NY, NY. Tommy holds an MFA in Playwriting from the University of New Orleans and resides in Caldwell (NJ) with his husband, Mark, and their dog, Darby. Tommy is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild. Learn more about Tommy and his plays at www.tommyjamerson.com/.

PRODUCTION STAFF Assistant Stage Manager .......................................................................... Oliver Ellis Scenic Artist ........................................................................................ Hana Spencer Wardrobe Head..................................................................................Toby Schonfeld Properties Assistant.....................................................................Courtney Wakeland Box Office Manager............................................................................... Emma Olsen Box Office & Concessions Staff........................................................Rebecca Baxter House Managers..................................................................................Chloey Trinkle Ushers........................................................CRT Company Members and Volunteers 12

Sammy Bastchelor

Oz Casile

Michael Compton

Julie Dixon

Grace Muñoz

Will Nethery

Tim Dick

Costume renderings by Grace Muñoz.

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J. Myles Hesse Dramaturg

Fairytales were made to be adapted. Many people’s introductions to the most well-known fairytales (Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, The Little Mermaid, etc.) come by way of Disney movies, animated adaptations of the original European tales. In recent years, there has been some discussion about whether fairytales are obligated to remain true to the culture of their source material. However, oftentimes even the source material did not remain true to their source material, resulting in a tangled mess of originality and no clear answer to the true origins of many of our favorite stories.

A handful of literary giants dominant the fairytale landscape. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm (better known as the Brothers Grimm) were German academics made famous for publishing Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, The Frog Prince, and many, many more. Their first collection of folktales, Kinder-und Hausmarchen (Children’s and Household Tales), was released in 1812. but the origins of their stories date back centuries before. The nineteenth century saw the rise of Romanticism—an idyllic nostalgia for the past and a desire for a national identity—and the Brothers Grimm’s collection of fairytales was an intentional step towards bringing together disparate nation states into a unified German identity. They gathered folktales from cultures throughout the world—Central Europe, France, Greece, and Spain all the way to Korea, Vietnam, and China—and imbued them with German values to become a narrative that would work towards unifying their nation.

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The Brothers Grimm did not write their own stories; they adapted what was already being told. The earliest known version of Cinderella, for example, comes from the Ancient Greeks and tells the story of a maid whose slipper was stolen by an eagle and dropped in front of the king. On seeing the slipper, the king fell madly in love with the idea of its owner and sent servants all throughout the land to find the maid before making her his wife. A Chinese version from the ninth century recounts the story of a girl abused by her stepmother, mentored by a fish who has the reincarnated soul of her deceased mother, and loses her shoe at a festival which leads to the king finding the shoe and falling in love with her.

The seventeenth-century French author, Charles Perrault, was one of the first writers to publish Cinderella (as Cendrillon) along with versions of Little Red Riding Hood (Le Petit Chaperon Rouge), Sleeping Beauty (La Belle Au Bois Dormant), and many other fairytales which were adapted by the Brothers Grimm more than one hundred years later.

So, it is fitting that Indiana State University alumnus, Tommy Jamerson (Theater, class of 2008), would join the ranks of the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault by adapting the Irish fairytale The Hero and the Bride into Princess Pigface.

The original tale stars Oisin, the greatest poet of the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. Similarly to figures such as Heracles or Perseus in Greek mythology, Oisin appears in many Irish legends that recount his lengthy list of heroic exploits. For his American audience, however, Tommy Jamerson removes that character from the larger canon of deeds, changes the focus from the Hero to the Princess, and employs unique storytelling techniques to tell the ancient fairytale in new and exciting ways.

But this production in particular attests to the mutable nature of fairytales. After first publishing Princess Pigface over a decade ago, Tommy Jamerson revisited his script after interest from Crossroads Repertory Theatre. Jamerson felt that parts of the play no longer reflected the emphasis of stories that he wanted to tell and revised the script to better share those narratives. Because fairytales are like sponges (don’t forget to see The SpongeBob Musical!), Princess Pigface is able to change and grow, continuing to mirror the ever-evolving audiences that have the opportunity to experience it.

David W. Sullivan Louis F. Britton Scott Craig Donald J. Bonomo

Traci M. Orman Sabrina L. Haney Ashley N. Brown

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Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Original Songs by

Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau ©2023 Viacom International Inc. SpongeBob SquarePants created by Stephen Hillenburg Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals (wwwconcordtheatricals.com)

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CREATIVE TEAM Director............................................................................................ Carolyn Conover Musical Director........................................................................ Casey Keenan Joiner Choreographer.....................................................................................Meaghan Ogle Scenic Designer........................................................................................... Matt Mott Costume Designer.......................................................................................Kate Mott Lighting Designer......................................................................................... Jen Rock Sound Designer...........................................................................................Oz Casile Head of Properties.......................................................................... Sammy Batchelor Production Stage Manager.................................................................... Kristin Wentz

THE CAST SpongeBob SquarePants..................................................................Rollie Shepherd Patrick Star......................................................................................... Christian Watts Sandy Cheeks.........................................................................................Maci Weeks Sheldon J. Plankton........................................................................Ryan Domalewski Squidward Q. Tentacles......................................................................... Lane Harden Karen....................................................................................................... Rachel Nott Pearl..................................................................................................Semajè Newton Eugene H. Krabs......................................................................................Jerry Strain Perch....................................................................................................James Jordan Patchy, French Narrator............................................................................ Ashlée Vitz Larry the Lobster........................................................................ Aengus McCullough Old Man Jenkins.................................................................................Craig Robinson Mrs. Puff.............................................................................................Cathy Sponsler Mayor........................................................................................................Katie Stone Buster........................................................................................ Clarissa McCullough Electric Skates............................. Aengus McCullough, Craig Robinson, Josie Smith Sea Creatures................................................................ Josie Smith, Cathy Sponsler Anemones..............................James Jordan, Clarissa McCullough, Semajè Newton Cathy Sponsler, Katie Stone, Ashlée Vitz Sardines...................................................Aengus McCullough, Clarissa McCullough Craig Robinson, Josie Smith Cathy Sponsler, Katie Stone Pirates.......................................................Aengus McCullough, Clarissa McCullough Craig Robinson, Josie Smith Cathy Sponsler Katie Stone

PRODUCTION INFORMATION Run time: 130 minutes.

There will be a 10-minute intermission

CONTENT WARNING:

This production contains fog, strobe lights, and flashing lights.

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Ryan Domalewski

Lane Harden

James Jordan

Clarissa McCullough

Aengus McCullough

Semajè Newton

Rachel Nott

Craig Robinson

Rollie Shepherd

Josie Smith

Cathy Sponsler

Katie Stone

Jerry Strain

Ashlée Vitz

Christian Watts

Maci Weeks

PRODUCTION STAFF Assistant Stage Managers....................................................Kass Dowell, Oliver Ellis Dance Captain...................................................................................Semajè Newton Scenic Artist......................................................................................... Hana Spencer Scenic Run Crew........................................................... Luke Francis, Adam Nethery Wardrobe Head................................................................................. Alexis Pritchard Wardrobe Crew.............................................Gil Avery, Carter Buehl, Cora Summers Lighting Operator.........................................................................Hayden Clendening Follow Spot Operators...................................................... Amanda Kelley, Josh Luna Sound Engineer............................................................................... Bryan Schroeder Sound Assistant.......................................................................................Will Nethery Sound Op...........................................................................................Spencer Hinton Properties Assistant.....................................................................Courtney Wakeland Box Office Manager............................................................................... Emma Olsen Box Office & Concessions Staff........................................................Rebecca Baxter House Managers........................................................... Kalene Dean, Chloey Trinkle Ushers........................................................CRT Company Members and Volunteers

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ACT I Bikini Bottom Day (by Jonathan Coulton) ....................................................................................................................... The Town Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 1) (by Jonathan Coulton).................................................................................................. SpongeBob No Control (by David Bowie and Brian Eno)...........................................................................................Perch Perkins, The Town BFF (by Plain White T’s)................................................................................................................................. SpongeBob, Patrick When the Going Gets Tough (by T.I., Domani Harris, Darwin Quinn)..................................................Plankton, Karen, The Town Look Out World (‘Cause Here I Come) #1 (by Tom Kitt, Landan, Jarrow)......................................................................Squidward (Just a) Simple Sponge (by Panic! At The Disco)......................................................................SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, Ensemble Daddy Knows Best (by Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros) ........................ Mr. Krabs, Pearl, Electric Skates Hero is My Middle Name (by Cyndi Lauper and Rob Hyman)............................................................ SpongeBob, Sandy, Patrick Look Out World (‘Cause Here I Come) #2 (by Tom Kitt, Landan, Jarrow)......................................................................Squidward Super Sea-Star Savior (by Yolanda Adams) ........................................................................................................Patrick, Sardines Tomorrow Is (by The Flaming Lips)................................................................................................................................. The Town

ACT II Poor Pirates (by Sara Bareilles).............................................................................................................................. Patchy, Pirates Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 2) (by Jonathan Coulton)...................................................................................................Spongebob Bikini Bottom Boogie (by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith)...................................................Electric Skates, Pearl, Fans Chop to the Top (by Lady Antebellum)............................................................................................................. Sandy, SpongeBob (I Guess I) Miss You (by John Legend)........................................................................................................... SpongeBob, Patrick I’m Not a Loser (by They Might Be Giants)..........................................................................................Squidward, Sea Anemones Bikini-Tevka (by Tom Kitt)................................................................................................................................................... Citizens Simple Sponge (Reprise) (by Panic! At The Disco)...................................................................................................... SpongeBob Best Day Ever (by Andy Paley, Tom Kenney)..............................................................................................SpongeBob, The Town The Town Finale: Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 3) (by Jonathan Coulton) ........................................................................ The Town SpongeBob Theme Song (by Derke Drymon, Mark Harrison, Stephen Hillenburg and Blaise Smith) .....................Full Company

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Sammy Batchelor

Oz Casile

Carolyn Conover

Casey Keenan Joiner

Kate Mott

Matt Mott

Meaghan Ogle

Jen Rock

Kristin Wentz

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J. Myles Hesse Dramaturg

What do Steven Tyler, John Legend, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, and They Might Be Giants have in common? If you were to say that they are all Grammy winners, you would be correct. But they also share another common connection: each of them was nominated for a Tony Award for their collaboration on The SpongeBob Musical.

The underwater musical adventure, which opened on Broadway in 2017, features songs written by nineteen artists and in genres ranging from pop to country to classic showtunes. Rather than feeling like a random hodgepodge of musical styles, The SpongeBob Musical comes off as an intentional hodgepodge of musical styles as it engages in a hallmark technique of postmodernism: the pastiche.

Pastiche, a concept central to postmodernism, involves the blending and re-contextualizing of various styles and genres, often paying homage to or playfully imitating them without a singular commitment to any one aesthetic.

Through mixing musical styles, cultural references, and narrative structures, The SpongeBob Musical’s pastiche creates a theatrical experience that is as layered and multifaceted as the concept itself.

As mentioned above, one of the most striking aspects of The SpongeBob Musical is its diverse soundtrack. Unlike traditional musicals that typically stick to a cohesive musical style, The SpongeBob Musicalincorporates pop music, rock music, gospel music, and many, many, many more. This eclecticism is a quintessential aspect of pastiche, reflecting its playful and pluralistic approach to art and culture. Each musical artist contributes their unique sound to the production, paying tribute to their musical tradition while also defying conventional genre boundaries and efforts to define what ‘kind’ of musical SpongeBob is.

The SpongeBob Musicalis similarly full of cultural references that serve as nods to both contemporary and classical works, another characteristic of postmodern pastiche. These references are woven into the fabric of the musical, often in a playful or subversive manner. For example, when Squidward performs a tap dance number reminiscent of classic 24

Broadway, his personality and movements parody the traditional archetype of the grumpy, overlooked artist. This interplay between a glitzy showtune and a dour performer exemplifies pastiche, as it both acknowledges and pokes fun at the source material.

Beyond moments of pastiche, the musical’s narrative structure itself is a compilation of familiar tropes and themes from various genres. The plot borrows elements from disaster films, hero’s journeys narratives, and even contemporary social commentaries on community-building and resilience. By combining these disparate elements, The SpongeBob Musical creates a new narrative that is more than the sum of its parts, embodying the postmodern tendency to blend and remix cultural artifacts to create something fresh and new.

Just like how I am pretending to talk to you right now, The SpongeBob Musical has moments of iconic fourth wall breaks by having characters interact with the theatrical elements outside the world of the story. Fourth wall breaks disrupt the traditional narrative flow by calling attention to the fact that the audience is, in fact, watching a play.

This self-referential approach is a key feature of postmodernism as it blurs the line between fiction and reality and encourages the audience to reflect on the techniques of performance and storytelling.

I know, I know, when you opened up the program for The SpongeBob Musical, you were probably a little disappointed to see a blurb about postmodern aesthetics. But it is my hope that this note has helped highlight how pastiche can transform a beloved animated series into a rich, multifaceted theatrical experience. In doing so, the musical not only pays tribute to a wide range of cultural influences but also invites You the Audience to engage with them in new and unexpected ways. The innovative playfulness of SpongeBob’s approach underscores the power of pastiche to breathe new life into familiar narratives (or perhaps blow new bubbles), making the world of The SpongeBob Musical a compelling example of postmodern creativity.

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2024 COMPANY BIOGRAPHIES GIL AVERY (SpongeBob: Wardrobe Crew; Stitcher).

Gil Avery is a former Indiana State University student and has worked as Head of Wardrobe for shows including A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD and HORROR VAUDEVILLE, as well as stage-managed I AND YOU. This is his first season with Crossroads Repertory Theatre.

CARTER BUEHL (SpongeBob: Wardrobe Crew; Stitcher). Carter Buehl is a rising sophomore Theater major with a concentration in costume design at Indiana State University. He currently works in the Costume Shop and was part of the Wardrobe Crew for ACCOMPLICE. This is Carter's first season with Crossroads Repertory Theatre.

SAMMY BATCHELOR (Head of Properties). Sammy Batchelor graduated from Indiana State University with degrees in both theater and English Education.

She recently worked as a Production Assistant for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, RIDE THE CYCLONE, and ACCOMPLICE with the ISU Department of Theater.

In 2023, Sammy worked at Crossroads Repertory Theatre as a Properties Assistant, and she is excited to take her next step as the Head of Props.

OZ CASILE (Pigface: Sound Designer; SpongeBob: Sound Designer). Oz Casile graduated with a degree in theater from Indiana State University. They’ve designed ISU shows including DETROIT ‘67 and WORK OF ART: A NIGHT OF FOUR STUDENT PLAYS. Previously, they worked on CLUE at Crossroads Repertory Theatre. They are the resident Sound Designer for Monument Theater Company in Indianapolis.

REBECCA BAXTER (Marketing Staff; Box Office & Concessions Staff). Rebecca Baxter is from Bloomington, Indiana and is a student at Indiana State University. She has a major in marketing and a minor in theater. She works in the Box Office during the school year for the Department of Theater. This is her first season with Crossroads Repertory Theatre and she is very excited to work with everyone!

HAYDEN CLENDENING (Shakespeare: Lighting Operator; SpongeBob: Lighting Operator; Electrician).

Hayden is a rising sophomore at Indiana State University, where he is a Theater major. He is interested in all things lighting and hopes to work as a lighting designer on a cruise ship after graduation or design light shows for festivals.

CHRIS BERCHILD (Artistic Director).This is Chris’ seventeenth year as a member of the Crossroads Repertory Theatre staff. Chris is the chairperson of the Indiana State University Department of Theater and is proud parent (along with Tresa Makosky) of Tycho John and Bianca Róisín. Chris has directed and designed numerous productions at CRT and ISU. His projection design work can be seen regionally at Indiana Repertory Theatre and The Phoenix Theatre.

Chris thanks you all for supporting live theatre in the Wabash Valley!

BASIA BRYAN (Marketing Graduate Assistant).

Basia Bryan is a graduate student in the Department of English at Indiana State University, where she also received her bachelor’s degree in English. She recently won the Madelyn DeGaetano Academy of American Poets Student Poetry Prize for her poem, “Cleaning Out the Closet of a Dead Relative.” This is her first season with Crossroads Repertory Theatre.

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MICHAEL COMPTON (Pigface: Scenic Designer).

Michael Compton is the the Technical Director at Hatfield Hall on the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology campus, where he designs scenery and lighting for multiple shows per year. Recent designs include BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, GODSPELL, ROMEO AND JULIET and MAMMA MIA. He earned his BA in Theatre from Eastern Illinois University and his MBA from The Citadel.

CAROLYN CONOVER ( SpongeBob : Director).

Carolyn Conover is back for her 14th season after directing 2023's NOISES OFF and acting in CINDERELLA (Marie). Other Crossroads Repertory Theatre credits: STEEL MAGNOLIAS, MACBETH, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, and FRANKENSTEIN. She received her MA in Drama at Indiana State University and MFA in Acting from Michigan State University. Carolyn is an Intimacy Choreographer, Artistic Mental Health Practitioner,

and Associate Professor of Acting and Directing at Jacksonville State University.

KALENE DEAN (House Manager; Marketing Staff).

Kalene Dean is a rising senior Marketing major with a Theater minor at Indiana State University.

She has previously been a part of ISU theater in THE TEMPEST (Ferdinand, Stephano), SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS (Joan), RIDE THE CYCLONE (Assistant Stage Manager), and with Student Theater Association’s Fright Fest and New Play Fest performances. This is her second season with Crossroads Repertory Theatre.

TIM DICK (Pigface: Lighting Designer; Head of Lighting). Tim Dick is an Indianapolis-based lighting designer and is the Master Electrician for The Phoenix Theatre. Tim teaches at the University of Indianapolis.

Recent credits include Eclipse’s HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, Uindy’s EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL, Theatre Unchained’s COPING WITH AUTUMN AND DIVINE ALCHEMISTS, Ben Asaykwee’s PROZACK: THE SAD ELF, and American Lives Theatre’s HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING, LIFESPAN OF A FACT. JULIE DIXON (Pigface: Director). Julie Dixon is delighted to be part of Crossroads Repertory Theatre this summer directing PRINCESS PIGFACE, written by the fabulous Tommy Jamerson. Julie is an Actor and Director who teaches acting at Indiana State University during the school year. Thanks to her fabulous cast, crew and designers for making this a fun time!

RYAN DOMALEWSKI (Pigface: Narrator; SpongeBob: Sheldon J. Plankton). Ryan Domalewski is a performer based in Randolph, New Jersey. Ryan graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a BFA in music theatre. Credits include THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL (Ozzy) and THE DUCHESS OF MALFI (Antonio de Bologna). Previous Crossroads Repertory Theatre credits include RODGER AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA (Jean-Michel) and CHARLIE, THE NO-GOOD, REALLY-ROTTEN, CHEAT-A-SAURUS REX (Charlie Cheat-A-Saurus). IG/Facebook: @ ryandomalewski Website: www.ryandomalewski.com

KASS DOWELL ( SpongeBob : Assistant Stage Manager). Kass Dowell is from Crawfordsville, IN and is the Artistic Director of Monument Theatre Company in Indianapolis. They produced/stage-managed their play LE BORD D’IVOIRE for Indy Fringe 2023. This is xeirs third year with Crossroads Repertory Theatre, having assistant stage managed I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI and CLUE. Xey stage-managed BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY and MRS. HARRISON at Indiana State University.

OLIVER ELLIS ( SpongeBob : Assistant Stage Manager). This is Oliver’s first season with Crossroads Repertory Theatre. He is a theater major at Indiana State University, where he was the Stage Manager for ACCOMPLICE, and was an Assistant Stage Manager for RIDE THE CYCLONE. He stage-managed at his high school in Indianapolis, IN for three years.

LUKE FRANCIS (SpongeBob: Run Crew; Carpenter).

Luke is excited to be working at Crossroads Repertory Theatre this Summer! He is a junior at Indiana State University and has worked on shows like RENT, RIDE THE CYCLONE, and CHICAGO. He also works as the Scene Shop Lead at ISU during the school year.

NICOLE HANKINS (Lead Carpenter). Ohio University: Technical Director: DR. VOYNICH AND HER CHILDREN, WHAT THE GODS GAVE ME, SHINING GIRLS, ABSENTIA. Assistant Technical Director: SUMMER AND SMOKE, EVERYBODY. Master Carpenter: EVERYBODY, JULIUS CAESER, MEDEA, KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE. Tantrum Theater: Technical Director: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, CARRIE, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL. Master Carpenter: HOTEL BERRY, TWELFTH NIGHT. Utah Shakespeare Festival: Assistant Technical Director: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, EMMA, RAISIN IN THE SUN. LANE HARDEN ( SpongeBob : Squidward Q. Tentacles). Lane Harden is a native to Terre Haute, and since 2020 he has performed in various musicals at Terre Haute North High School and within the Terre Haute community before graduating in 2023.

Harden recently finished his freshman year at Indiana University in Bloomington, studying voice performance at the Jacobs School of Music.

J. MYLES HESSE (Dramaturg). J. Myles Hesse is

an English Literature PhD candidate at Saint Louis University. In addition to his academic pursuits, Hesse works in theatre as a Dramaturg, Stage Manager, and Playwright. His plays have been produced by the A. E. Hotchner Playwriting Festival, the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, the Tennessee Williams Festival – St. Louis, Triangle Rainbow Theatre, and various universities.

SPENCER HINTON (Shakespeare: Sound Operator; SpongeBob: Sound Assistant). Spencer Hinton is new to working at Crossroads Repertory Theatre. He has previously done sound work at Terre Haute South High School in productions such as OKLAHOMA! and MEAN GIRLS. He will theater at Indiana State University beginning in fall 2024.

HALIEY HUGHES (Pigface: Referee/Bratty Child 2; Assistant Company Manager). Haliey Hughes is known for her most recent role as Janet/Erika in ACCOMPLICE and Mrs. Bennett in PRIDE & PREJUDICE. Haliey has just graduated with a theater degree from Indiana State University. Haliey is From Jeffersonville, IN. She is excited to make her debut at Crossroads Repertory Theatre as the Referee in PRINCESS PIGFACE. MICHAEL JACKSON (Production Manager). Regional Theatre design credits: JULIUS CAESER (Indy Shakes + Zach & Zack); ROMEO AND JULIET, THE CAY, THE LITTLE CHOO CHOO THAT THINKS SHE CAN (Indiana Repertory Theatre); AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, THE BODY (Phoenix Theatre); NEXT TO NORMAL, BASKERVILLE, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST, among others (Cardinal Stage); BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, scenic design (Beef and Boards). Michael has designed scenery and/ or lighting for Crossroads Repertory Theatre for 14 seasons, while also serving as Director of Production since 2015. Michael is an Associate Professor of Theater Design and Production Manager for the Department of Theater at Indiana State University.

Education: BS the University of Evansville; MFA New York University.

ALICIA JAY (Director of Marketing & Patron Services).

This is Alicia's third season with CRT. She previously worked marketing for the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Bermuda. Alicia is an arts/nonprofit consultant

who works with arts/culture nonprofit organizations.

She holds a Ph.D. in Fine Arts – Theater from Texas Tech University. Alicia is an Assistant Professor of Theater Management/Administration at Indiana State University, and specializes in marketing, sustainability, and AI in the Arts.

CRYSTAL JOHNSON (Business & Company Manager). Crystal is excited to be returning for her seventh summer at Crossroads Repertory Theatre!

Her previous credits at CRT include Production Stage Manager of RING OF FIRE and HAIRSPRAY. Crystal is an alumna of Indiana State University's Department of Theater.

CASEY KEENAN JOINER ( SpongeBob : Music Director). Contralto Casey Keenan Joiner, a native of Dallas, is a Virginia-based performer/director/ composer whose original work has been showcased in New York at Lincoln Center, Feinstein's 54 Below, The Duplex, and The West End Lounge.

Recent directing projects include HELLO DOLLY at Lubbock’s Moonlight Musicals and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSICAL with Texas Tech’s School of Theatre and Dance. Casey has performed in numerous shows in the New York tri-state area, including DRUMF AND THE RHINEGOLD with the Floating Tower Theatre group. Other credits include THE MEDIUM (Madame Flora), INTO THE WOODS (The Baker’s Wife), HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (Smitty), and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (Annie). Casey is a member of the National Opera Association and the National Association of the Teacher of Singing. She is currently serving as Chief Communications Officer for the Musical Theatre Educators Alliance.

AMANDA KELLEY SpongeBob: Follow Spot Operator; Electrician). Amanda Kelley is a Theater major at Indiana State University. Amanda has served as Stage Managed (DEVISED THEATER AND DANCE SHOW) and Assistant Stage Manager (PRIDE AND PREJUDICE) at ISU. Amanda acted in SHE LOVES ME (Ilona Ritter) with the Community Theater of Terre Haute.This is Amanda's second season with CRT; in 2023 she was an Assistant Stage Manager (NOISES OFF, CINDERELLA).

JAMES JORDAN (Pigface: Sorcerer; SpongeBob: Perch). This is James’ first season with Crossroads 27

Repertory Theatre. James is a Music Education major and Theater minor from Evansville, Indiana. At Indiana State University, he has performed in RIDE THE CYCLONE (Noel) and “The Podcast Chronicles” as a part of THE DEVISED THEATER AND DANCE SHOW (Algernon). Other credits include THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (Sergeant), THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Lurch) and THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Franz).

JOSH LUNA (SpongeBob: Follow Spot Operator).

Josh Luna is excited to return to Crossroads Repertory Theatre again! Last season, Josh was in Noises Off (Tim Allgood) and CHARLIE, THE NO-GOOD, REALLY-ROTTEN, CHEAT-A-SAURUS REX (Rex Box). Previous CRT credits include ROMEO AND JULIET, and WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE PANIC BROADCAST. AENGUS MCCULLOUGH (SpongeBob: Larry the Lobster, Electric Skate, Sardine, Pirate). Aengus McCullough is a Vocal Performance major at Indiana State University. Previous roles include SHREK THE MUSICAL (Pinocchio), MAMMA MIA (Pepper), and THE SECRET GARDEN (Fakir). Aengus plans to pursue a career in musical theatre or classical performance.

CLARISSA MCCULLOUGH (SpongeBob: Buster, Sardine, Pirate). Clarissa McCullough is excited to join the cast of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL! Previous roles include: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER (Phoebe D'ysquith), YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Elizabeth Benning), and

THE SECRET GARDEN (Lily Craven). She can often be found writing, cuddling her cat, or reading.

She's grateful to God and her family for their love and support!

KATE MOTT (SpongeBob: Costume Designer). This is Kate’s third season with Crossroads Repertory Theatre.

Kate is known for designing A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Indiana State University, CLUE at Crossroads Rep, LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST, directed by Edward Stern, BOEING, BOEING at the Summer Repertory Theatre Festival, and ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Creede Repertory Theatre. Kate previously worked as a Costume Designer and Draper in Colorado.

MATT MOTT ( SpongeBob : Scenic Designer; Technical Director). Matt earned his BA in Scenic Design from the University of Northern Colorado and his MFA in Scenic Design and Projection Design from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Matt’s previous designs include LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST, directed

by Edward Stern, BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON at the Unicorn Theatre, The Who’s TOMMY at the University of Northern Colorado, THE MAGNOLIA BALLET at the Phoenix Cultural Center, and NOISES OFF at Crossroads Repertory Theater.

GRACE MUÑOZ ( Pigface : Costume Designer; Costume Shop Supervisor). This is Grace’s sixth season with Crossroads Rep. Grace is the Costume Shop Supervisor and a Costume Designer at Indiana State University. Grace has worked professionally

at Opera Saratoga, Maples Repertory Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, The Lilly Theatre, Eastern Illinois University, and the University of Idaho. Grace specializes in costume design, props, and puppets.

She earned her MFA in costume design from the University of Idaho.

ADAM NETHERY (SpongeBob: Scenic Run Crew; Carpenter). Adam Nethery is a rising sophomore Theater major at Indiana State University. They currently work in the Scene Shop for the ISU Department of Theater. At ISU, they have served as the Sound Assistant for ACCOMPLICE and helped build the set for the DEVISED THEATER AND DANCE SHOW. After they graduate, they plan to be a theater technician.

WILL NETHERY (Shakespeare: Stage Manager; Pigface: Stage Manager). Will Nethery, a rising Senior Theater major at Indiana State University, served as Assistant Stage Manager for CINDERELLA at Crossroads Repertory Theater in 2023. At Indiana State University, he was the Director and Co-Sound Designer ACCOMPLICE, the Stage Manager for RIDE THE CYCLONE, and the Assistant Sound Designer for KEN LUDWIG'S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY. SEMAJÈ NEWTON (SpongeBob: Pearl).Semajè Newton is a rising senior at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama. She is a Theatre Performance major, and she is beyond thrilled to apart of this wonderful production! This is Semajè’s

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first show at Crossroads Rep and she is grateful to have this opportunity. Semajè would like to thank the director, cast, and crew for making this an outstanding experience!

RACHEL NOTT (SpongeBob: Karen). Rachel Nott is happy to be returning to Crossroads Repertory Theatre for her second summer. Last year, she played Charlotte in CINDERELLA and Brooke/Vicki in NOISES OFF. She has just completed her second year studying Musical Theater at Millikin University, where she was most recently a Swing in THE LEARNED LADIES. She’s excited to be back at CRT exploring Bikini Bottom!

MEAGHAN OGLE (SpongeBob: Choreographer).

Meaghan Ogle graduated from Indiana State University in December 2022 with a dual BAs in Theater and Language Studies, as well as a minor in Dance. She is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and other genres of dance.

EMMA OLSEN (Box Office Manager; Marketing Staff). Emma graduated from Indiana State University with dual BAs in Theater and Language Studies.

However, her true passion is playwriting, and she has written numerous plays including FIELD OF THE HOST and I KNOW I’M THE AUTHOR, BUT I HAVE THE SNEAKING SUSPICION THAT ALISTAR JUST WANTED TO MURDER A GOAT. This is her second season with Crossroads Repertory Theatre.

GEORGE PFISTER (Carpenter). George is enjoying his eighth consecutive season in the Scene Shop building and assembling these fabulous sets dreamed up by truly brilliant designers, (quick undetectable breath) fittingly matched to brilliance in performance onstage and behind the scenes!

ALEXIS PRITCHARD ( SpongeBob : Wardrobe Supervisor; Stitcher). Alexis has been doing theater for over 10 years and has been sewing for nearly 10 years. As an alumna of Indiana State University, she hopes to continue to show her theater and costume passion.

CRAIG ROBINSON (Pigface: Jester; SpongeBob: Old Man Jenkins, Electric Skate, Sardine, Pirate; Marketing Staff). Craig is an actor from Greencastle, Indiana. This is his second summer with Crossroads

Repertory Theatre. In 2023, he was in CHARLIE, THE NO-GOOD, REALLY-ROTTEN, CHEAT-A-SAURUS REX (Paleontologist Mark). Craig is a senior English Teaching Major with a minor in Theater Acting at Indiana State University. He has been acting for 10 years, with his most recent role being Jon/Brian in ACCOMPLICE at ISU.

ROLLIE SHEPHERD ( SpongeBob : SpongeBob SquarePants). This is Rollie Shepherd’s first show at Crossroads Repertory Theatre! He just graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo High School and plans to study musical theater in the near future. He can’t wait to bring his favorite childhood show alive on stage for everybody!

JEN ROCK (SpongeBob: Lighting Designer). Jen is thrilled to be returning to Crossroads Repertory Theatre for her sixth season. Previous CRT credits include CINDERELLA, SEEGER: A MULTIMEDIA SHOW, HAIRSPRAY, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, RABBIT HOLE, BOEING, BOEING, and AVENUE Q. She’s a two-time winner of Boston’s Elliot Norton Award for Design and serves as Professor of Lighting and Sound Design at Western Michigan University. www.jenrockdesign.com

JOSIE SMITH (SpongeBob: Electric Skate, Sardine, Sea Creature, Pirate). Josie Smith is a junior at Indiana State University, and this is her first season with Crossroads Repertory Theatre. She has worked on many shows at ISU, both on and backstage. Recently, she acted in “The Podcast Chronicles” as a part of the DEVISED THEATER AND DANCE SHOW (Bex) and worked as an Assistant Stage Manager for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.

CANNON ROOP (Pigface: Woodsman; Marketing Staff). Cannon is a junior at Indiana State University.

This will be Cannon’s second season with Crossroads Repertory Theatre. He worked last summer for Crossroads Repertory Theatre as an Ensemble member in RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA. He recently played Mr. Darcy in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at ISU. Cannon absolutely loves acting and is excited to do this show!

TOBY SCHONFELD ( Pigface : Wardrobe Head; Stitcher). This is Toby's second season with Crossroads Repertory Theatre. In 2023, Toby was Head of Wardrobe for CHARLIE THE NO-GOOD, REALLY-ROTTEN, CHEAT-A-SAURUS REX and a Stitcher. Recently, Toby was the Costume Designer for “The Podcast Chronicles” in the DEVISED THEATER AND DANCE SHOW at Indiana State University. Toby graduated with his BA in Theater and a minor in Studio Art from ISU. BRYAN SCHROEDER (SpongeBob: Sound Engineer).

Bryan is the co-owner of Castle Sound. The company provides sound and lights for various venues, including the Lincoln Amphitheatre, Putnam County Playhouse, and Crossroads Rep. He has been involved with theatre since high school and found his talent with entertainment technology while participating in community theatre. He serves on the board of directors for the Community Theatre of Clay County.

HANA SPENCER (Scenic Artist). Hana Spencer just graduated from the University of Lynchburg with a degree in Technical Theater. Some of Spencer's favorite shows they have worked on include SEUSSICAL, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and CLUE. This is their first season working with CRT. CATHY SPONSLER (SpongeBob: Mrs. Puff, Sardine, Sea Creature, Pirate). Cathy is happy to return to Crossroads Repertory Theatre. Favorite roles include DADDY’S GONE HOME TO MOTHER IN HEAVEN (Wanda), THE MIRACLE WORKER (Annie Sullivan), PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES (Prudie Cupp), and YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU (Penny Sycamore).

Cathy has performed at the Community Theatre of Terre Haute, Indianapolis Shakespeare, Indianapolis Opera, and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Cathy sends thanks and love to her wonderful family, great friends, and Lew. KATIE STONE ( Pigface : Princess; SpongeBob : Mayor, Sardine, Pirate). Kaitlyn “Katie” Stone is excited to return to Crossroads Repertory Theatre!

Katie is a recent Indiana State graduate and is currently teaching elementary music. While at ISU, Katie starred in A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD (Toad). Previously at CRT, Katie performed in MAGICAL MUSICAL CABARET, CHARLIE THE NOGOOD, REALLY-ROTTEN, CHEAT-A-SAURUS REX (Niece Natalie), and RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA (Gabrielle).

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JERRY STRAIN (SpongeBob: Mr. Krabbs). Jerry Strain is excited to be spending his first summer performing with Crossroads Repertory Theatre.

From Danville, IL, having done theatre for over 12 years, Jerry is known for his most recent roles: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Quasimodo) and HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL (Edna Turnblad). When not on stage, Jerry specializes in costume, prop and set design, and construction.

CORA SUMMERS (SpongeBob: Wardrobe Crew; Stitcher). Cora Summers is a theater major at Indiana State University from Terre Haute, IN. She served as Head of Wardrobe for RIDE THE CYCLONE and DEVISED THEATER AND DANCE SHOW, and as Wardrobe Crew for THE TEMPEST and BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at ISU. This is Cora’s first season with Crossroads Rep. CHLOEY TRINKLE (House Manager; Marketing Staff). Chloey Trinkle is a theater major at Indiana State University with minors in art and journalism.

While this is her first season working for Crossroads Repertory Theatre, Trinkle has previously worked onstage and in front-of-house at ISU. Most recently, she was in “The Podcast Chronicles” as a part of THE DEVISED THEATER AND DANCE SHOW (Claire).

ASHLÉE VITZ (SpongeBob: Patchy, French Narrator; Pigface: Queen, Bratty Child 1). Ashlée Vitz, the chameleon of the stage, had us questioning if she's got a secret cloning machine behind the curtains. Last

year, she played a wicked stepmother (CINDERELLA) and a comedic diva (NOISES OFF). This year, she's taking on royalty and piracy! Brace yourselves for a whirlwind of character chao—you might just see an evil queen with a peg leg!

COURTNEY WAKELAND (Properties Assistant).

Courtney Wakeland worked at Crossroads Repertory Theatre in 2019 as the Properties Assistant RING OF FIRE: THE JOHNNY CASH MUSICAL, THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE, and ROMEO AND JULIET. Other theater experience includes working backstage as a Stagehand, Fly Line Operator, Head of Props, and Assistant Stage Manager for several shows while attending Indiana State University in 2017-2018.

CHRISTIAN WATTS (SpongeBob: Patrick Star).

Christian DeWayne Watts is an actor based in Alabama with a BA in Theatre (concentration in performance) from Jacksonville State University.

Christian is excited to make his Crossroads Repertory Theatre debut! He wants to thank Director, Carolyn Conover and the staff of Crossroads Rep for this opportunity, and he also wants to thank his family and friends for their support!

MACI WEEKS (SpongeBob: Sandy Cheeks). Maci Weeks is an MFA student at the University of Idaho. Her favorite credits include ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Princess Winnifred), SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (Milly Bradon), IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (Mary Hatch), and ELF (Emily

Hobbs). Maci thanks her friends, family, and Matt who remind her that “to love another person is to see the face of God.” KRISTIN WENTZ (SpongeBob: Production Stage Manager). Kristin Wentz is an Indy-based theatre artist and 2023 graduate of Indiana State University (B.A. in Theater). She has since worked various roles at theaters around Indy including Beef & Boards, Lilly Theater at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Phoenix Theatre, and Constellation Stage and Screen.

This is Kristin’s third summer with CRT (2021, 2023) and she hopes her family and friends enjoy the show!

MORGAN WITHERS (Stitcher). Morgan Withers is a Stitcher in the costuming department. She is a sophomore at Indiana State University, and this is her first Crossroads Repertory Theatre season. Morgan has worked in the ISU Department of Theater sewing costumes for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and RIDE THE CYCLONE. She served as Wardrobe Head for ACCOMPLICE in 2024.

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2024-2025 Season SENSITIVE GUYS

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