Deathtrap Program

CREATIVE TEAM Director.................................................................................... Carsyn Wayland Scenic Designer..............................................................................David Vogel Costume Designer ........................................................................Grace Muñoz Lighting Designer ....................................................................Michael Jackson Sound Designer........................................................................... Chris Berchild Fight and Intimacy Director.................................................................Alicia Jay Stage Manager ............................................................................ Kristin Wentz

CAST Sydney Bruhl.................................................................................Julien Lyons Myra Bruhl.............................................................................. Jennifer Reardon Clifford Anderson..........................................................................Cody Marling Helga Ten Dorp...............................................................................Josie Smith Porter Milgram...........................................................................Craig Robinson

SETTING Sidney Bruhl’s study, in the BruhI home.

Westport, Connecticut.

1978.

ACT ONE Scene One: An afternoon in October.

Scene Two: That evening.

Scene Three: Two hours later.

ACT TWO Scene I: Two weeks later, morning.

Scene II: A week later, night.

Scene III: A week later, afternoon.

INTERMISSION There will be one ten-minute intermission.

The running time is two hours and fifteen minutes.

PRODUCTION TEAM Production Manager & Technical Director...........................................David Vogel Assistant Stage Manager.................................................................Will Nethery Costume Shop Supervisor...............................................................Grace Muñoz Lighting Supervisor...................................................................Michael Jackson Properties Supervisor.......................................................................David Vogel Light Board Operator.....................................................................Angela Jones Sound Operator................................................................................ Will Sailes Run Crew.............................................. Jaydan Arvin, Jenna Cooper, Aaron Voges Wardrobe Head...........................................................................Rena Cardaras Wardrobe Run Crew.............................................. Toby Schonfeld, Kaitlyn Stone Costume Build Crew................... Rena Cardaras, Toby Schonfeld, Carsyn Wayland Production Assistants................................................ Jadyn Grimes, Josie Smith Scenic Build Crew............................................................Theater 170 Students Electrics Crew..................................................................Theater 102 Students Fight Captain..................................................................................Josie Smith Faculty Advisor............................................................................ Chris Berchild Administration................................................................................. Toni Roloff Publicity............................................................................................Alicia Jay Publicity Assistant........................................................................ Will Wortman Graphic Design.........................................................Jordyn Lloyd of Big Picture Program Design..................................................................................Alicia Jay Box Office Manager.......................................................................... Toni Roloff Box Office Staff............................................................................ Will Wortman House Supervisor...............................................................................Alicia Jay House Managers......................................................Haliey Hughes, Jim Strauser Ushers......................................................Theater 272 Students and Volunteers

PRODUCTION RIGHTS DEATHTRAP is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

SPECIAL THANKS Michael Compton | Tom Compton | Julie Dixon | Alexis Pritchard

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR DEATHTRAP is a play that has no real ending; it will forever be a snake eating its own tail. Ira Levin has created a world where an audience can relish in suspense and secrecy, and it has been my job as a director to pay homage to his genius writing.

DEATHTRAP holds the record for the longest running comic-thriller on Broadway, and since then has gone on to be produced in film. I chose to direct DEATHTRAP because it is the most intricately straightforward play I have ever read. The amount of detail that has gone into this process will be unquestionably obvious in the product, and I am so grateful to have worked alongside industrious crew members, brilliant designers, and fearless actors. My ultimate goal is for you, the audience members, to enjoy yourselves during your time at the Bruhl residence, and I hope you all go home with unanswered questions. The mystery of the unknown is a beguiling feat, and DEATHTRAP will inevitably leave you craving more! ~ Carsyn Wayland, Director

OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION

WHO’S WHO - DIRECTOR & CAST CARSYN WAYLAND (Director). Carsyn (she/her) is a senior Theater major with a concentration in Directing, Playwriting, and Dramaturgy. This show will be the seventh mainstage production Carsyn has been a part of at ISU, and it is her first time directing a play of this scale. During her time in the Department of Theater, Carsyn has worn various hats ranging from designing to playwriting to acting, and she is excited to see what the future holds for her career as a theater artist. After graduation, Carsyn plans to spend time with her loved ones before heading off to graduate school to earn her MFA in Directing.

JULIEN LYONS (Sydney Bruhl). Julien (he/him) is a third year Theater major at ISU with an Acting concentration and a minor in dance. He started doing theater in the 6th grade at the Muncie Civic Theater and has been going strong since. This is his fourth production at ISU, where he has previously played the Duke in MEASURE FOR MEASURE, various roles in WORK OF ART, and various roles in HORROR VAUDEVILLE. Julien’s favorite roles from previous shows are the Mad Hatter in ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Nathan Detroit in GUYS AND DOLLS, and Conrad in the COVID-cancelled ISU production of STUPID F***ING BIRD. CODY MARLING (Clifford Anderson). Cody (he/him/his/) is making his first appearance at Indiana State University Department of Theater in the play DEATHTRAP. He has been in a few different productions in high school (Dr. Conrad in BLITHE SPIRIT, Mr. Conrad in PILLOW TALK, Juror Number Three in 12 ANGRY MEN, and a student production where Cody played the role of a Greaser, along with a small acting program in his elementary school in the fourth grade). Cody is a sophomore from Albany, IN. His major is Communication with a concentration in Public Relations.

JENNIFER REARDON (Myra Bruhl). Jennifer (she/her) is a senior Theater major with a concentration in Acting and a minor in Dance from Kokomo, IN. This will be her second time acting in a mainstage production at Indiana State University. Recently she has acted in/devised ISU’s production of HORROR VAUDEVILLE (Joey/Nurse/Flapper/Hooded Figure). She has previously been assistant stage manager on two productions (MACBETH, A GENTLEMEN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER), provided the voiceover of 2nd Apparition in MACBETH, and was on the wardrobe crew of DROWNING GIRLS. JOSIE SMITH (Helga Ten Dorp). Josie (she/her) is a sophomore majoring in Theater. This will be her fourth production at ISU. Previously, she was the Assistant Stage Manager for DETROIT ’67, MEASURE FOR MEASURE, and HORROR VAUDEVILLE.

CRAIG ROBINSON (Porter Milgrim). This is Craig’s (he/him) first production at Indiana State University, and he is ecstatic. He is a freshman English Teaching major here at ISU, and has been acting for 10 years, both at his high school and at the Putnam County Playhouse.

Craig’s most notable roles include Romeo in ROMEO AND JULIET and most recently Otto Frank in THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK. He is excited to continue his acting career here at ISU and would like to thank his past directors Caroline Good, Jennifer Perrin, and Jack Randall Earles for all they have done for him. He also wants to thank Carsyn Wayland, the amazing director of this show, for giving him this opportunity to continue his acting here at ISU and the knowledge she has instilled in him.

WHO’S WHO - STAGE MANAGEMENT KRISTIN WENTZ (Stage Manager). Kristin (she/her) has taken on many different roles throughout her three years here at ISU, including stage manager (AGNES OF GOD), scenic painter (A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER), assistant stage manager (STUPID F***ING BIRD and WORK OF ART), assistant props manager (Crossroads Repertory Theatre 2021), and deviser and actor (HORROR VAUDEVILLE). Kristin is a theater major with a concentration in design and technology and a minor in art, as well as the president of the Student Theatre Association and the publicist of Alpha Psi Omega. She says hi to her friends and family and hopes they enjoy the show!

WILL NETHERY (Assistant Stage Manager). This will be Will’s (he/him/his) first production with the Indiana State University Department of Theater. Will is the Host of a D&D podcast called OME’S CHRONICLES. He is pursuing a major in English with concentration in Creative Writing, and he is from Tacoma Washington.

WHO’S WHO - CREATIVE TEAM

David Vogel SCENIC DESIGN

Grace Muñoz COSTUME DESIGN

Chris Berchild SOUND DESIGN

Michael Jackson LIGHTING DESIGN

Alicia Jay FIGHT/INTIMACY DIRECTION

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT 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. We produce theater students who are explorers and catalysts of change. We build a broad and solid foundation in the artistic, intellectual and hands-on aspects of theater. By offering quality theater courses and productions that are innovative and collaborative, we seek to graduate students who will continue to develop as artists, thinkers, technicians, and entrepreneurs, who will use theater to be engaged, productive citizens of the world.

THEATER FACULTY & STAFF Chris Berchild...............Department Chair | Projection and Sound | Theater Theory Julie Dixon............................................................................Acting | Movement Michael Jackson..................... Lighting Design | Scenic Design | Stage Technology Alicia Jay...................... Administration and Management | Introduction to Theater Tresa Makosky.................................. Stage Management | Introduction to Theater Kate Mott....................................................... Costume Design and Construction Grace Muñoz...............................................................Costume Shop Supervisor Toni Roloff.................................. Administrative Assistant | Ticket Office Manager David Vogel........ Production Manager | Technical Director | Scene Shop Supervisor

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