DEPARTMENT OF THEATER
CREATIVE TEAM
CAST
A farm in Indiana� The present�
WHO’S WHO SETTING
BRIELLE ARMSTRONG
Actor: Charlotte, Mrs. Arable
This is Brielle’s (she/her) second production at Indiana State University� She previously played Rona Lisa Peretti in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE� Some of her favorite roles include Donna in MAMMA MIA (GSTD), Rusty in FOOTLOOSE (GSTD), and Tracy Turnblad in HAIRSPRAY (GCYT)� Brielle is a freshman theatre major, with a minor in digital and media communications�
JASON BLACKBURN
Calling Stage Manager
Jason (he/him) is a junior majoring in theater at Indiana State University� Jason was an assistant stage manager for ISU’s 2025 spring production of REEFER MADNESS and ANTHROPOLOGY in spring 2026� He was also stage manager for the 24-HOUR PLAY FESTIVAL in fall 2025� He played Mark “Facebender” Lender in AIRNESS and has taken part in various productions from the Student Theater Association�
GEORGIA CALHOUN
Properties Coordinator
Georgia (she/her) is a freshman theater major from Owensboro, KY� Prior to coming to Indiana State University, she has done a variety of things such as stage managing, directing, and serving as wardrobe crew but has always had a passion for creating� Georgia is looking forward to taking on more jobs like this in the future, she hopes you enjoy the show�
CALEB CHEATHAM
Actor: Wilbur
Caleb (He/Him) is a theater major at Indiana State University and is excited to make his first appearance in a leading role� He has previously appeared in REEFER MADNESS as a member of the ensemble and participated in the 2025 24-HOUR PLAY FESTIVAL� Caleb would like to thank everyone who has encouraged and supported him throughout his journey and is grateful to be part of such an amazing cast�
TY ELLER
WHO’S WHO
Actor: Arable, Templeton, Lurvy
Ty is a senior theater, dance, and arts administration student hailing from Pineville, WV� Ty has performed at Indiana State University (THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, REEFER MADNESS, RIDE THE CYCLONE, HAMLET, etc�) and at Theatre West Virginia (INTO THE WOODS, FOOTLOOSE, HATFIELDS & MCCOYS, etc�)� This is Ty’s TYA debut, and he is thrilled to bring this beloved fable to life!
KORYN GOOCH
Actor: Fern, Goose, Ensemble
This will be Koryn’s (she/her) fifth show at Indiana State University� Previously, she played Danny/Diana in SENSITIVE GUYS and The Nina in AIRNESS� She has most recently played Annie Wilkes in MISERY� She has also stage managed FIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS� She is very excited to work with her best friend James for the first time since high school!
SOPHIA GREENWOOD Sound Designer
This is Sophia’s (she/her) eighth production with Indiana State University� Prior credits include Lighting Designer for DANCE SHOW, A2 for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE and REEFER MADNESS, Properties Head for MISERY and 24-HOUR PLAY FEST, Properties Assistant for AIRNESS, and Sound Operator for HAMLET� She is currently the Lead Scenic Coordinator in the Scene Shop� Sophia is a senior music liberal arts major from Santa Claus, IN�
GABE HAYS
Actor: Narrator, Gander, Ensemble
Gabe (he/him/his) is making his theater debut with Indiana State University! With this being Gabe’s first year at Indiana State, he describes the Department of Theater as a warm and welcoming space for all who enjoy theater� Being active on campus, Gabe is a part of the Residential Hall Association and plans to become a Residential Assistant in the coming years� Gabe is from Bedford, IN and intends to graduate with a degree in sociology and a minor in acting�
JAMES JORDAN
Actor: Homer, Sheep, Avery,
Ensemble
James (he/him) is a junior music education major� He is very happy for the opportunity to be in CHARLOTTE’S WEB; it truly is “a special reward” to be in the show! He hopes you enjoy watching the show!
WHO’S WHO
LAYLA KANAZEH
Assistant Stage Manager
Layla (any pronouns) is so excited to be Assistant Stage Managing for her first show with the Indiana State University Department of Theater� Layla is a firstyear student double majoring in theater and language studies from Indianapolis� Previously, they have worked as a Scenic Artist and Properties Artisan for ISU’s productions of MISERY, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, and ANTHROPOLOGY� Layla hopes you think the show is terrific, terrific, terrific!
BRENTON KESSINGER Assistant Costume Designer/Wardrobe Head
Brenton (he/him) is a junior theater and English major from Owensboro, KY� Recent credits as an assistant costume designer include THE FIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS and THE WIZARD OF OZ and as a costume designer in 24-HOUR PLAY FEST and STEEL MAGNOLIAS� Brenton has also designed costumes at other places such as Kentucky Wesleyan College and the Theater Workshop of Owensboro�
OLIVIA MEDINA Assistant Director
Olivia (she/her) is a junior theater major and media production minor and is currently the Publicist for the Student Theatre organization� Olivia has been involved in a total of nine productions with Indiana State University, including her performances of Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, Elizabeth Bennet in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, and Caliban in THE TEMPEST�
ADDISON ROOP
Production Stage Manager
CHARLOTTE’S WEB is Addison’s second show as Stage Manager� Addison is a sophomore theater major� Previously, Addison has stage managed MISERY and assistant stage managed REEFER MADNESS and HAMLET at Indiana State University� Addison also assistant stage managed THE WIZARD OF OZ with Crossroads Repertory Theatre�
DAKOTA USELTON
Assistant Stage Manager
Dakota (he/him) is thrilled to be working on his fourth show at Indiana State University� Dakota was the Properties Coordinator for ANTHROPOLOGY this past February and Run Crew for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at ISU� Prior to coming to ISU, Dakota acted in shows at Clarksville High School (Beast, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; Gomez Addams, THE ADDAMS FAMILY)�
PRODUCTION TEAM
Production Manager & Lighting Supervisor
Technical Director, Scene Shop & Props Supervisor
Costume Shop Supervisor
Choreographer, Dance/Fight Captain
Fight Choreographer
Assistant Director
Assistant Costume Designer/Wardrobe Head
Michael Jackson
Jim Koehnle
Alexis Pritchard
Ty Eller*
Alicia Jay
Olivia Medina
Brenton Kessigner*
Assistant Stage Managers�������������������������������������������������������������Lalya Kanazeh, Dakota Uselton
Lead Scenic Coordinator
Scenic Coordinator
Lead Scenic Carpenters
Scenic Carpenters
Scenic Charge Artist
Scenic Artists
Scenic Run Crew
Costume Shop Staff
Fiber Artist
Wardrobe Crew
Lead Electrician
Electrician
Light Board Operator
Follow Spot Operator
Sophia Greenwood^
Addison Roop^
Paul Bontrager^, Gavin Kunst^
Cannon Roop*^, Dakota Uselton^
Paul Bontrager
Brower^, Layla Kanazeh^
Hailey Brewer, Jon King, Khalil Harris, Asher Bulanda
Quinn Brickley^, Carter Buehl^, James Jordan^ Brenton Kessinger*^, Baylee Millis^, Maura O’Toole^
James Jordan
Paige Abbott, Laila Brookins, Chloe MicolaVonFurstenrecht Sim Pun Magar, Kalynn Sinclair
Morgan Hughes
Paul Bontrager
Natalie Brower
Brickley
Sound & Projection Assistant���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Spencer Hinton^
Sound Board Operator
Koehnle
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