Accomplice Program

2023-2024 SEASON

Create More. Do More. Sycamore.

ACCOMPLICE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

CREATIVE TEAM Director...........................................................................................Will Nethery* Scenic Designer....................................................................................Matt Mott Costume Designer.................................................................................Kate Mott Lighting Designer........................................................................ Michael Jackson Sound Designers....................................................... Chris Berchild, Will Nethery* Intimacy Director.................................................................................Julie Dixon Fight Choreographer......................................................................... Scott Russell Stage Manager..................................................................................... Oliver Ellis * Member of Alpha Psi Omega, the national collegiate theater honor society.

CAST Derek / Hall .....................................................................................................KP Jon / Brian....................................................................................Craig Robinson* Janet / Erika.................................................................................. Haliey Hughes* Melinda / Harley...............................................................................Olivia Medina Rupert............................................................................................... Aicha Maidi * Member of Alpha Psi Omega, the national collegiate theater honor society.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION The running time is 120 minutes.

There will be one 10-minute intermission.

Video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited by law.

WARNING: ACCOMPLICE contains mature content including discussions of death, murder, mature themes, nudity, sexual innuendos, and adultery.

SETTING ACT I Scene 1 – The cottage of Derek and Janet Taylor on an English autumn afternoon in the mid-1970s.

Scene 2 – The same, early the next evening.

ACT II Scene 1 – The same, a week later, in the afternoon.

Scene 2 – A suite at Claridge’s Hotel, a week later.

SPECIAL THANKS Brandon Wentz

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR ACCOMPLICE is a play about how we as humans affect one another, wrapped in a sexual comedic farce. ACCOMPLICE is one of the lesser-known works of Rupert Homles, but--that being said--it is one of his more personal plays about loss and holding the cause of that loss accountable. I chose to direct ACCOMPLICE because it is a fun play with a lot of twists and turns and you never know what is true. The process of building this show with the designers, cast and crew has been deeply rewarding. This play has been a huge milestone in my life and career; this is my first big step on a long creative journey. For everyone who worked on ACCOMPLICE, we learned so many lessons and I thank you for all your hard work. To all of you, the audience members, I hope you enjoy your time at the Dartmoor Residence and I hope you enjoy becoming our life long Accomplices!

PRODUCTION TEAM Production Manager......................................................................................................Michael Jackson Technical Director & Scene Shop Supervisor ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Matt Mott Costume Shop Supervisor ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Grace Muñoz Lighting Supervisor.......................................................................................................Michael Jackson Properties Supervisor...................................................................................................... Paul Bontrager Assistant Stage Manager ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Ellie Martz, Eros Thompson Dialect Coach.............................................................................................................Andrew D. Steffke Fight & Intimacy Captain ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ KP Scene Shop Leads.................................................................................. Bladen J. Allbright, Luke Francis Scene Shop Staff ��������������������������������������������������������������� Sammy Batchelor* Tori Behny, Quinn Brickley Paul Bontrager, Oliver Ellis, Olivia Medina Adam Nethery, Josie Smith, Cora Summers* Lead Carpenter �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Luke Francis Scenic Build Crew.............................................................THTR 177: Stagecraft & THTR 270: Practicum Scenic Painter ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Shaniya Lovett Scenic Run Crew ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Andrew VanAtta Costume Shop Staff................................................................Leah Barwick, Quinn Brickley, Carter Buehl Morgan Hughes,Toby Schonfeld*, Morgan Withers Costume Build Crew........................................................Amaria Wallace, THTR 271: Costume Practicum Wardrobe Head..............................................................................................................Morgan Withers Wardrobe Run Crew............................................................................................................ Carter Buehl Electrics Crew.............................................................................. THTR 102: Intro to Theater Production THTR 274: Theater Technology Light Board Operator ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Apollo Hubbard Sound & Projection Staff �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Will Nethery* Sound Assistant �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Adam Nethery Sound Board Operator �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Noelle Henson Administration ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Crystal Johnson Assistant Company Manager �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Haliey Hughes* Marketing Director & Front of House Supervisor ������������������������������������������������������������������������Alicia Jay Marketing Assistants ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Kalene Dean*, Aicha Maidi Craig Robinson*, Cannon Roop* Program & Poster Design ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Alicia Jay Graphic Designer...................................................................................................................... Iz Slaven Box Office Manager........................................................................................................Crystal Johnson Box Office Staff..............................................................................................................Rebecca Baxter Concessions Staff........................................................................................Alpha Psi Omega Volunteers House Managers...................................................................Annie Gilliland, Nikkie Morton, Diane Richie* Ushers �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ISU Student Volunteers * Member of Alpha Psi Omega, the national collegiate theater honor society.

WHO’S WHO CHRIS BERCHILD

Sound Designer Chris is the chairperson of the ISU Department of Theater, and is the proud parent (along with Tresa Makosky) of Tycho John and Bianca Róisín. Chris has directed and designed numerous productions at ISU and Crossroads Repertory Theatre. His projection design work can be seen regionally at Indiana Repertory Theatre and The Phoenix Theatre. Chris thanks you all for supporting collegiate theater at ISU!

JULIE DIXON

Intimacy Director Julie earned her BA in Liberal Arts from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, where she majored in Biology and minored in English and Theatre. After graduation, she spent several years as a resident actor with The Children’s Theatre of Massachusetts, while also performing with several other New England theatre companies including the Foothills Theatre, Hampshire Shakespeare Company, and New Century Theatre.

Julie earned her MFA in Acting from California State University, Long Beach. She regularly performs with Crossroads Repertory Theatre, where some of her favorite roles have included the Nurse (ROMEO AND JULIET), Justine/the Mate (FRANKENSTEIN), and Mrs. Whatsit (A WRINKLE IN TIME). Locally, she has performed for The Phoenix Theatre, Summit Performance Indianapolis and Actor’s Theatre of Indiana in Indianapolis, the Jewish Theatre of Bloomington, and the Shawnee Theatre of Greene County.

OLIVER ELLIS

Assistant Stage Manager This is Oliver’s second production at Indiana State University Department of Theater. Previously, he assistant stage managed RIDE THE CYCLONE at Indiana State and stage managed at his high school in Indianapolis, IN for three years. Being a theater major, he hopes to explore more elements of technical theater and stage managing.

WHO’S WHO RUPERT HOLMES

Playwright Rupert Holmes has received two Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America, and multiple Tony® and Drama Desk Awards for his Broadway mystery musicals, including Curtains and his Tony® award–winning Best Musical THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD. His first novel, WHERE THE TRUTH LIES, was nominated for a Nero Wolfe award for Best American Mystery Novel, was a Booklist Top Ten Debut Novel, and became a motion picture starring Colin Firth and Kevin Bacon. Holmes has adapted Agatha Christie, John Grisham, and R.L. Stine for the Broadway and international stage. His lyrics have been published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and EQ anthologies, and he is also the writer/vocalist of several Top Ten hits, including his Billboard #1 multi-platinum classic with a memorable twist-ending: “Escape (The Pina Colada Song).”

HALIEY HUGHES

Janet / Erika This is Haliey’s seventh production with the ISU Department of Theatre (Caroline, DETROIT ‘67; Juliet, MEASURE FOR MEASURE; Annalise and Clay, HORROR VAUDEVILLE; Mouse, Yellow Bird, Squirrel, Young Frog, Mole, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD; Miss Stapleton, Cartwright, Mrs. Barrymore, Mrs. Clayton, etc., KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY; Mrs. Bennett, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE). Haliey is also President of Alpha Psi Omega. Haliey is a Senior theatre major with an acting concentration from Jeffersonville, IN.

MICHAEL JACKSON

Lighting Designer Michael has designed lighting for three shows at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. He has also designed for the Cardinal Stage company Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis, Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, the Florida Studio Theatre, and the former Cardinal Stage company. For Crossroads Repertory Theatre, he has designed scenery and/or lighting for 12 seasons, as well as serving as Director of Production since 2015. For the ISU Department of Theater, Michael serves as Associate Professor and Production Manager as well as resident Lighting and Scenic designer. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Evansville, and his M.F.A. in Design for Stage and Film from NYU.

WHO’S WHO AICHA MAIDI

Rupert Aicha is making her Indiana State University Department of Theater acting debut in ACCOMPLICE. Previously, she has played Edith Markley in RADIUM GIRLS and Briar Rose in GRIMM: A MIXED UP FAIRYTALE. Aicha is a freshman theater major from Brownsburg, IN.

ELLIE MARTZ

Assistant Stage Manager Ellie is a junior majoring in Cybercriminology and Security Studies, with minors in dance, forensic Investigations, as well as law enforcement and evidence. ACCOMPLICE is her theater debut--this is her first production.

She is thrilled that a simple response to an email looking for an ASM has led her to an amazing world, with such kind and accepting people.

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OLIVIA MEDINA

Melinda / Harley Olivia is a sophomore theater major and has been in three productions with the Indiana State University Department of Theater (Caliban, THE TEMPEST; Alicia, SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS; Elizabeth Bennet, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE). Before attending ISU, Olivia was in multiple productions with her high school, Prairie Heights, and some of her favorite roles include Brooke (NOISES OFF) and Meredith (WHY DO WE LAUGH).

KATE MOTT

Costume Designer Kate earned her BA in Costume Design from the University of Northern Colorado in 2008 and her MFA in Costume Design and Technology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2014. Kate’s designs include, LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST, directed by Edward Stern, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Creede Repertory Theatre, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST at Constellation Stage and Screen, and RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA at Crossroads Repertory Theater. Kate’s favorite designs at ISU include A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, and BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY.

WHO’S WHO MATT MOTT

Scenic Designer Matt is in his first year at Indiana State University. Matt enjoys teaching Stagecraft, Drafting, and Scenic Design. He earned his BA in Scenic Design from the University of Northern Colorado in 2010 and his MFA in Scenic Design and Projection Design from the University of MissouriKansas City in 2015. Matt has worked previously as the Technical Director at the Jacobs School of Music, and the Design Generalist at the University of Northern Colorado. Matt’s 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 Theatre.

WILL NETHERY

Director / Sound Designer Will Nethery is a junior theater major at Indiana State University and is making his directing debut. He was the Stage Manager for RIDE THE CYCLONE and the Assistant Stage Manager for CINDERELLA and CHARLIE THE NO-GOOD, REALLY-ROTTEN, CHEAT-A-SAURUS-REX at Crossroads Repertory Theater. He also was the Sound Engineer for THE TEMPEST and the Assistant Sound Designer for KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Indiana State University.

KEVIN “KP” PRICE

Derek / Hal KP is making his third production appearance in ACCOMPLICE with the Indiana State University Department of Theater (Anthony, I AND YOU; Sherlock Holmes, KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY). KP is a senior theater major from Indianapolis. KP would like to dedicate this performance to his family, girlfriend, and his first child who is on her way.

WHO’S WHO CRAIG ROBINSON

Jon / Brian Craig is an English Teaching major at ISU, with a minor in Theater Acting.

This is his fifth Department of Theater production at ISU, his most recent being Mr. Bingley/Mary in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Craig has been acting for ten years, with eight consecutive years being with the Putnam County Playhouse’s “Shakespeared” summer program.

SCOTT RUSSELL

Fight Choreographer Scott Russell is an AEA actor, SDC Fight Director, educator, and a Full Instructor with Dueling Arts International. He is recognized as an Advanced Actor Combatant with DAI and the Society of American Fight Directors and an Intermediate Actor Combatant with Fight Directors Canada, the Society of Australian Fight Directors, Inc., the Nordic Stage Fight Society, and the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat. He has served as Resident Artist for the Indianapolis Opera. Scott received his MFA in Theatre from the University of Arkansas, and is a graduate of The Conservatory at Act One Studios - Chicago.

EROS THOMPSON

Assistant Stage Manager This is Eros’s first production with the Indiana State University Department of Theater. Being part of a show for the first time, he hopes to continue to delve into all aspects of the theater. Eros is a freshman double majoring in Psychology and Theater, and is from Brownsburg, IN.

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THEATER FACULTY & STAFF Chris Berchild.................................Department Chair | Projection & Sound Design Julie Dixon...............................................................................Acting | Movement Michael Jackson................................. Lighting & Scenic Design | Stage Technology Alicia Jay........................... Administration & Management | Introduction to Theater Crystal Johnson................................Administrative Assistant | Box Office Manager Tresa Makosky....................................Stage Management | Introduction to Theater Teresa McCullough..................................................................................... Dance Kate Mott............................................................ Costume Design & Construction Matt Mott............................................ Technical Director | Scene Shop Supervisor Grace Muñoz............................. Costume Shop Supervisor| Introduction to Theater

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF THEATER The Indiana State University Department of Theater provides practical experience and training that equips undergraduate students with a broad-based or a discipline-focused theater education in an inclusive and supportive environment. The Department provides a one-of-a-kind, hands-on learning experience in all aspects of theater. Our students work in performance, design, production, direction, and administration before they graduate; this well-rounded training prepares them for a wide variety of careers in the performance and entertainment industries.

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