CREATIVE TEAM
Direction
Julie Dixon
Scenic Design
Costume Design
Lighting Design Sound Design
Jim Koehnle Grace Muñoz Michael Jackson Will Nethery
Choreography
Intimacy Direction Stage Management
Teresa McCullough Jaddy Ciucci Paul Bontrager
CAST
Golden Thunder ................................................................................. Jay Johnson
Shreddy Eddy ................................................................................ Cannon Roop*
D. Vicious ...............................................................................Brenton Kessinger*
Face Bender ............................................................................... Jason Blackburn
Cannibal Queen .............................................................................. Emerson Boaz
Nina ................................................................................................ Koryn Gooch
Announcer/Sprite Executive/Hooded Figure ........................................Aidan Neher
* Member of Alpha Psi Omega, the national collegiate theater honor society.
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
This show runs approximately 90 minutes. There will NOT be an intermission.
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Video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited by law.
WARNING:
This production contains flashing lights, haze, and mature language/gestures.
SETTING
Several dingy bars in urban areas across the United States. Present day.
Michael Compton
PRODUCTION TEAM
Production Manager ............................................................................................... Michael Jackson
Technical Director ........................................................................................................ Jim Koehnle
Costume Shop Supervisor ............................................................................................ Grace Muñoz
Lighting Supervisor ................................................................................................ Michael Jackson
Properties Head ........................................................................................................... Gavin Kunst
Assistant Costume Designer ........................................................................................ Carter Buehl
Assistant Lighting Designer ...................................................................................... Amanda Kelley
Assistant Sound Designer .......................................................................................... Adam Nethery
Assistant Stage Managers....................................................................Alanna Thomas, Ren Wegener
Intimacy Captain .................................................................................................... Jason Blackburn
Scene Shop Leads ............................................................ Paul Bontrager, Luke Francis*, Josie Smith
Scene Shop Staff ..................................... Basil Dhaenens, Malia Gregory, Gavin Kunst, Adam Nethery
Scenic Build Crew ...................................................... THTR 177: Stagecraft & THTR 270: Practicum
Scenic Run Crew ............. Asher Bulanda, Caleb Cheatham, Gavin Knust, Ellie Mathies, Arianna Sewell
Costume Shop Leads ................................................ Carter Buehl, Morgan Hughes, Morgan Withers*
Costume Shop Staff ....................................... Leah Barwick, Quinn Brickley, Suzy Head, James Jordan Brenton Kessinger*, Mo O’Toole, Samuel Snow
Costume Build Crew ......................................................................... THTR 271: Costume Practicum
Wardrobe Head .............................................................................................................. Mo O’Toole
Wardrobe Run Crew .................................................................................................... Sadie Murrihy
Lead Electricians ............................................................................... Paul, Bontrager, Luke Francis*
Light Board Operator .................................................................................................. Sophia Morse
Lighting Crew ......................... THTR 102: Intro to Theater Production, THTR 274: Theater Technology
Sound & Projection Assistants ............................................................ Spencer Hinton, Will Nethery*
Sound Board Operator .................................................................................................. Maryssa Hill
Properties Assistant........................................................................................... Sophia Greenwood
Administration ........................................................................................................ Crystal Johnson
Marketing Director & Front of House Supervisor ................................................................. Alicia Jay
Marketing Assistants ............................................................................Kalene Dean*, Cannon Roop*
Poster Design.......................................................................................................... Sage Lundquist
Assistant Company Managers ................................................................. Koryn Gooch, Will Nethery*
Box Office Manager ................................................................................................. Crystal Johnson
Box Office & Concessions Staff ................................................................ Rebecca Baxter, Sky Wood
House Managers .............................................................................. Spencer Hinton, Eros Thompson
Ushers ......................................................................................................... ISU Student Volunteers
* Member of Alpha Psi Omega, the national collegiate theater honor society.
WHO’S WHO
JASON BLACKBURN
Face Bender
This is Jason’s debut on the Indiana State University main stage. He is a sophomore majoring in theater. Jason played Viktor Frankenstein in THE FATHER, THE SON, WITHOUT SPIRIT during ISU’s Student Theater Association’s 2024 Fright Fest.
EMERSON BOAZ Cannibal Queen
Emerson Boaz is a sophomore majoring in public relations from Crawfordsville, IN. This is her first production with the Indiana State University Department of Theater. She sends love and thanks to her friends, loved ones, and cast for their support and encouragement!
PAUL BONTRAGER Stage Manager / Lead Electrician
Paul Bontrager is a sophomore at Indiana State University. Previously he has worked as an Assistant Stage Manager for SENSITIVE GUYS, Properties Head for ACCOMPLICE, and he has acted as Mr. Bennet and Charlotte in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. He is a Scene Shop Lead in the Department of Theater scene shop.
CARTER BUEHL
Assistant Costume Designer
Carter is a Theater major and Arts Administration minor at Indiana State University. He is from Bloomington, Indiana. Carter works as a Costume Shop Lead at ISU. Previous credits include wardrobe crew for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL (Crossroads Repertory Theatre), ACCOMPLICE, and the upcoming show, REEFER MADNESS, both at ISU. This is Carter’s first time assistant designing.
LUKE FRANCIS Lead Electrician
Luke (He/They) is a theater major at Indiana State University. He has worked as the Assistant Technical Director, and has acted in two shows with the Department of Theater.
WHO’S WHO
SOPHIA GREENWOOD Properties Assistant
This will be Sophia’s (she/her) second production with the Indiana State University Department of Theater. She has previously been the sound operator for HAMLET at ISU and appeared as Urleen in FOOTLOOSE (SWIFT Productions), Bonnie in ANYTHING GOES (HHTD), Cha Cha in GREASE (HHTD), and more. Sophia is a junior music liberal arts major from Santa Claus, Indiana.
KORYN GOOCH Nina
This will be Koryn’s (she/her) second show at Indiana State University. Previously, she played Danny/Diana in SENSITIVE GUYS, Dora Lumley in PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK and Evil Tina in SHE KILLS MONSTERS. Koryn is a sophomore English literature major and a theater minor.
JAY JOHNSON
Golden Thunder
Jay (he/him/his) is making his Indiana State University Department of Theater debut in AIRNESS. He previously played John Darling in PETER PAN. Jay is a senior communication major with an acting minor from Indianapolis, IN. Jay serves as the secretary for the Indiana State University chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
AMANDA KELLEY
Assistant Lighting Designer
Amanda (she/her) is a senior theater major raised in Terre Haute, Indiana. During the summer of 2023, she assistant stage managed two of Crossroads Repertory’s productions, CINDERELLA and NOISES OFF. Amanda has assistant stage managed four productions. Amanda is looking forward to working on more shows in the future.
BRENTON KESSINGER
D. Vicious
Brenton (He/Him) is a sophomore theater and English Literature double major from Owensboro, Kentucky. His previous Indiana State University credits include HAMLET (Claudius) and SENSITIVE GUYS (Wardrobe Head). He is involved in many clubs, including the Student Theatre Assoication where he serves as Vice President.
WHO’S WHO
GAVIN KUNST Properties Head
Gavin is a theater major at Indiana State University. He’s from Indianapolis, Indiana, and is excited to be involved in productions at ISU. Gavin has acted in shows in high school such as THE LITTLE MERMAID, and RADIUM GIRLS.
AIDAN NEHER Announcer/Sprite Executive/Hooded Figure
This will be Aidan’s (He/Him) second production with the Indiana State University Department of Theater. He previously played Karnak in RIDE THE CYCLONE. Aidan is a junior aviation management major from Carmel, Indiana.
ADAM NETHERY Assistant Sound Designer
Adam (They/Them/Theirs) is a sophomore theater major at Indiana State University. They work in the Department of Theater scene shop, where they have built sets for ACCOMPLICE and the DEVISED THEATER & DANCE SHOW. Professional credits include working the in the scene shop during the 2024 season at Crossroads Repertory Theatre.
WILL NETHERY Sound Designer
Will is a senior theate major at Indiana State University. Previous Department of Theater credits include serving as Stage Manager for HAMLET and RIDE THE CYCLONE, director and co-sound designer for ACCOMPLICE, sound designer for DEVISED THE PODCAST CHRONICLES, and the assistant sound designer for KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY.
MO O’TOOLE Wardrobe Head
Maura (She/Her) is a double major in theater and art history. She is excited to be part of the incredible crew for this production. When she is not working in the Costume Shop, she can usually be found rehearsing for a show. Some other productions she has been part of include HAMLET (Wardrobe Crew) at ISU, ALICE BY HEART (Stage Manager), and THE END IS NEAR (Director) locally. Maura would like to thank her loved ones for their continued support and encouragement!
WHO’S WHO
CANNON ROOP Shreddy Eddy
Cannon is a junior theater major and dance minor at Indiana State University. This will be his fifth mainstage show. Cannon hopes to one day be like his hero, Jason Derulo, and gain the ability to sing his own name in his own songs. Cannon would like to thank his family and friends for pushing him to work hard!
ALANNA THOMAS
Assistant Stage Manager
This is Alanna’s (she/her) second production at Indiana State University and her first time on the stage management team. She previously served as the projections operator for RIDE THE CYCLONE. Alanna is also a member of the Student Theatre Association. Alanna is a sophomore theater major from Henryville, Indiana.
REN WEGENER
Assistant Stage Manager
Ren (any pronouns) is a sophomore communications major at Indiana State University. They are a member of Student Theatre Association and hail from Bedford, Indiana. Ren served on costume crew for SENSITIVE GUYS, an extra in HIGHSCHOOL MUSICAL, and Frau Schmidt in THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
MAINSTAGE SERIES
THE NERD
Comedy
Auditions: Aug. 5 & 6
Performances: Sept. 27-Oct. 6
THE HOLIDAY
CHANNEL CHRISTMAS
MOVIE WONDERTHON
Comedy
Auditions: Sept. 30 & Oct. 1
Performances: Dec. 6-15
OAKLEY SERIES
EDUCATING RITA
Romantic Comedy
Auditions: Sept. 9 & 10
Performances: Nov. 8-10
HONK!
TYA Musical
Auditions: Jan. 6 & 7
Performances: Mar. 14-23
ABOVEBOARD
Comedy
Auditions: Mar. 17 & 18
Performances: May 16-25
WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Drama
Auditions: Feb. 10 & 11
Performances: April 11-13
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
Jim Koehnle ............................................... Technical Director | Scene Shop Supervisor
Tresa Makosky .......................................... Stage Management | Introduction to Theater
Teresa McCullough ............................................................................................Dance
Kate Mott ...................................................................Costume Design & Construction
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 broadbased 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.
