Program for Devised Theater and Dance Show

CREATIVE TEAM

Dance Program Director: Teresa McCullough

In the Silence

Choreographed by Teresa McCullough & the Dancers

Costumes by Toby Schonfeld*

DANCERS

Delilah Brown | Haley Burke | Madelyn Galliher

Payten Madlem-Easterday | Ellie Martz | Taralyn Moore

VOCAL ACCOMPANIMENT

Annie Elyce | Haliey Hughes* | Cannon Roop*

Gilded

Choreographed and Performed by Alyssa King

Steam Heat

Choreographed by Teresa McCullough

DANCERS

Haley Burke | Ty Eller | Annie Elyce | Alyssa King | Ellie Martz Nikkie Morton | Madi Pischner | Craig Robinson* | Cannon Roop* -

Forever Friends

Choreographed and Performed by Delilah Brown & Taralyn Moore

The Other Side

Choreographed and Performed by Ellie Martz

Small Things

Choreographed by Alyssa King Costumes by Toby Schonfeld*

DANCERS

Ty Eller | Annie Elyce | Alyssa King

Ellie Martz | Teagan Moore | Nikkie Morton

CREATIVE TEAM

DEVISERS

Bladen Allbright | Mallory Baumann | Victoria Behny | Anna Kirsch | Pedro Marcial

Will Nethery* | Kevin “KP” Price | Cannon Roop* | Toby Schonfeld* | Josie Smith

Lead Deviser ......................................................................................... Chris Berchild

Scenic Designer .......................................................................................... Matt Mott

Costume Designer ............................................................................. Toby Schonfeld*

Lighting Designer .............................................................................. Michael Jackson

Sound Designer ...................................................................................... Will Nethery*

Projection Designer ............................................................................... Chris Berchild

Fight Choreographer ............................................................................... Scott Russell

Intimacy Director ....................................................................................... Julie Dixon

Stage Manager .....................................................................................Amanda Kelley

ENSEMBLE

Quinn Brickley | Irena “Jelly” Fletcher | Calise “Cali” Hartwell | James Jordan

Nikkie Morton | Madison Pischner | Cannon Roop* | Josie Smith | Chloey Trinkle*

* Member of Alpha Psi Omega, the national collegiate theater honor society.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

The running time is 110 minutes.

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There will be one 10-minute intermission.

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

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WARNING: THE PODCAST CHRONICLES contains mature content, including discussions of death, murder, and mature themes. The production contains the use of haze/fog, flashing lights, and loud noises.

SETTING

Time

1,000-2024 CE

Place A bog.

An apartment. A station. A morgue.

A second grade classroom.

SPECIAL THANKS

Derrick Bowman | Rich Green

WHAT IS DEVISED THEATER?

In the world of modern theatre practice, the term “devised theatre” is often heard, but for many is an elusive concept to define. At its core, “devising” is a process of theatremaking where the creation of a production is the responsibility of a group of diverse creative artists, rather than seen through the lens of a central playwright and/or director. This allows for everyone in the room to have a voice, whether you are predominantly an actor, a technician, a stage manager, or a designer. In fall 2023, students in the THTR 456: Devised Theater Practicum came together with the intention of creating something new. With both seniors and juniors, the class had students interested in acting, costumes, dance, directing, playwriting, props, scenery, sound, stage management, technical theater, and theater administration. Through exploration of a variety of topics, the class was drawn to the prevalence of true crime as entertainment—through television, podcasts, TikTok, and social media. The class pondered, why is society drawn to crime as a form of entertainment? What does it say about a society where the worst of humanity is put on display for millions to watch/listen to pain? How are we a product of culture that relives trauma as a form of emotional rubbernecking? What behavioral and social choices does this exposure to suffering offer us? These ideas further led the class down several conceptual and theatrical rabbit-holes, eventually leading to the production that you see onstage today.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Production Manager .............................................................................................................Michael Jackson

Technical Director & Scene Shop Supervisor ................................................................................... Matt Mott

Costume Shop Supervisor ..........................................................................................................Grace Muñoz

Lighting Supervisor Michael Jackson

Properties Supervisor ............................................................................................................. Quinn Brickley

Assistant Stage Managers.................................................................................. Abigail Berry, Eros Thompson

Dance Captain Nikkie Morton

Fight & Intimacy Captain .......................................................................................................... Cannon Roop

Scene Shop Lead ....................................................................................................................... Luke Francis

Scene Shop Staff ................................................................ Sammy Batchelor*, Victoria Behny, Quinn Brickley

Paul Bontrager, Oliver Ellis, Olivia Medina

Adam Nethery, Josie Smith, Cora Summers*

Scenic Build Crew ....................................................................THTR 177: Stagecraft & THTR 270: Practicum

Scenic Painter ........................................................................................................................ Shaniya Lovett

Scenic Run Crew Carrie Pool

Costume Advisors .................................................................................................... Kate Mott, Grace Muñoz

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 Cora Summers*

Wardrobe Run Crew ................................................................... Haliey Hughes*, Niya Phillips, Morgan Withers

Lead Electrician ...............................................................................................................Hayden Clendening

Electrics Crew THTR 102: Intro to Theater Production

THTR 274: Theater Technology

Light Board Operator ............................................................................................................... Sarah Keymon

Sound & Projection Staff .......................................................................................................... Will Nethery*

Sound Board & Projections Operator .................................................................................... Jackson Waldrep 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 ...................................................................... Victoria Behny, Hayden Clendening, Oliver Ellis

USHERS ISU Student Volunteers

* Member of Alpha Psi Omega, the national collegiate theater honor society.

CHRIS BERCHILD

Lead Deviser

Chris is the chairperson of the 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!

ABBY BERRY

Assistant Stage Manager

Abby is an Elementary Education major with minors in English as a Second Language and Dance. The DEVISED THEATER AND DANCE SHOW is her first production at Indiana State University, but she has been involved in theater since the second grade when she was in THE MUSIC MAN.

QUINN BRICKLEY Ensemble

Quinn is making his Indiana State University Department of Theater debut in THE PODCAST CHRONICLES. He is a Theater major, and this is his second semester. They work in the scene shop and previously helped with creating sets for RIDE THE CYCLONE and PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. He has also previously worked in front of house as an usher.

DELILAH BROWN Dance Ensemble

Delilah is dancing in SILENCE and FOREVER FRIENDS. She has danced for more than ten years at a local dance studio (Academy of Dance). Delilah is a senior, with a Criminology major and Dance minor. Delilah is from Terre Haute, IN.

HALEY BURKE Dance Ensemble

This will be Haley’s first production with the Indiana State University Department of Theater. Previously, she has been in the end of semester Dance Shows at Indiana State University. Before coming to ISU, Haley acted in shows at Crawfordsville High School. She played Victoria in CATS and was a member of the ensemble in A CHORUS LINE. Haley is a senior History major from Crawfordsville, IN.

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 was 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.

TY ELLER Dance Ensemble

Ty is a freshman Theater major and Dance minor from Pineville, WV. Ty’s favorite credits include Ricky Potts in RIDE THE CYCLONE and Quentin in ROCKET BOYS, and he is proud to teach contemporary dance at Nancy Sauer School of Theatrical Dancing. He sends his love and gratitude to his family, friends, educators, and life-long mentor, Toneta Akers-Toler.

ANNIE ELYCE Dance Ensemble

Annie is a sophomore at Indiana State University with a major in Theater and minor in Dance. She previously played Lydia/Lady Catherine last semester in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Annie has been dancing most of her life and is so excited for you to see the show!

IRENA “JELLY” FLETCHER Ensemble

This will be Irena’s third production with the ISU Department of Theater (Mr. Collins, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE; Antonia, THE TEMPEST). She’s a sophomore Theater major from Louisville, KY and has appeared in numerous community productions in her hometown, including Ursula in LITTLE MERMAID JR. and Akeelah in AKEELAH AND THE BEE. She enjoys singing, drawing, and cosplay.

MADDY GALLIHER Dance Ensemble

Maddy is a sophomore Elementary Education major from Danville, IN. This will be her first performance at Indiana State University.

CALISE “CALI” HARTWELL Ensemble

Cali is very excited to be performing in her first mainstage show here at Indiana State University. Originally from Terre Haute, she has performed in 11 shows, including two productions at ISU in fall 2023. Cali is planning to use her Theater minor with her Environmental Geoscience major to teach people about our Earth and how to care for it.

HALIEY HUGHES

Voice Actor

This is Haliey’s eighth production with the Indiana State University Department of Theater (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; Janet/Erika/Natalia, ACCOMPLICE). Haliey is also President of Alpha Psi Omega. Haliey is a senior Theater major with an acting concentration from Jeffersonville, IN.

MICHAEL JACKSON Lighting Designer

Michael has designed lighting for ROMEO AND JULIET, THE CAY, AND THE LITTLE CHOO CHOO THAT THINKS SHE CAN at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Other regional theatre credits include ten productions for the former Cardinal Stage company, including NEXT TO NORMAL, AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, and ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST. He has also designed for the Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis, Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, and the Florida Studio Theatre. 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 Department of Theater at Indiana State University, 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.

JAMES JORDAN Ensemble

James is performing in his second show at Indiana State University Department of Theater with THE PODCAST CHRONICLES. Previous roles include Noel in RIDE THE CYCLONE, Sergeant and Pirate King’s understudy in PIRATES OF PENZANCE, Franz in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and ensemble/understudy roles for other shows. James is a freshman Music Education major from Evansville, IN.

AMANDA KELLEY Stage Manager

Amanda has Assistant Stage Managed one show at Indiana State University, two shows at Crossroads Repertory Theatre, and one show at the Community Theater of Terre Haute. Previously, she was one of the Assistant Stage Managers for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. During her time at Indiana State University, she has worked on five productions. Amanda is a senior Theater major from Terre Haute, IN.

ALYSSA KING Dance Ensemble

This is Alyssa’s second show at Indiana State University. She was in the Dance Showcase last spring where she performed with the Dance Repertory class. Alyssa is from Greenwood, IN and is a junior. She is majoring in English with a concentration in rhetoric/professional writing and a minor in Dance.

PAYTEN MADLEM-EASTERDAY Dance Ensemble

Payten is making her Indiana State University Department of Theater debut in the DEVISED THEATER AND DANCE SHOW. Payten is a senior Psychology major and Dance minor from Charleston, Illinois. She is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha and has held several positions for her chapter.

ELLIE MARTZ Dance Ensemble

Ellie is a junior majoring in Cybercriminology and Security Studies, with minors in Dance, Forensic Investigations, as well as Law Enforcement and Evidence. This is the second show she has been a part of at Indiana State University. Previously, she was an assistant stage manager for ACCOMPLICE, which she was thrilled to be a part of.

TERESA MCCULLOUGH Dance Program Director

Teresa earned her BS in Dance Performance from Indiana University. Following graduation, she was hired by the Indiana State University Physical Education Department as a “special purpose” faculty member in Dance. During her first year of teaching, she established a long-standing relationship with the ISU Department of Theater--where Dance is now housed--and completed an MA in Communications/Theater. She is the Advisor and sole faculty member for the Dance Minor and Dance Elective programs. Professional experience includes Crossroads Repertory Theater and Bill Evans Dance Company. Her favorite choreographic productions include EVERYMAN, RENT, and RING OF FIRE.

TARALYN MOORE Dance Ensemble

Taralyn is the president of a dance organization called Flight of Diamonds on campus. She is making her Indiana State University Department of Theater debut in THE SILENCE. Previously, she choreographed for the musical, RIDE THE CYCLONE. She is an Elementary Education major and has a minor in Dance. She is a junior from Indianapolis, Indiana.

TEAGAN MOORE Dance Ensemble

Teagan is a Pre-Med major that has taken on the Dance minor here at Indiana State University, and this will be her first show at ISU. She is currently a freshman hailing from Brownsburg, Indiana.

NIKKIE MORTON Ensemble / Dance Ensemble

Nikkie is making his Indiana State University debut with the DEVISED THEATER AND DANCE SHOW. He previously played J. Finch in PUFFS and Genie in ALADDIN JR. Nikkie is a freshman Theater major from Seattle, Washington.

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 Missouri-Kansas 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 Theater.

WILL NETHERY Sound Designer

Will Nethery is a junior Theater major and has worked on several productions. He recently directed ACCOMPLICE. He was the Stage Manager for RIDE THE CYCLONE and the Assistant Stage Manager for CINDERELLA at Crossroads Repertory Theatre. 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.

MADISON PISCHINER

Ensemble / Dance Ensemble

Madison is a freshman Social Work major at Indiana State University. She is originally from Highland, IN. This is her second show with the ISU Department of Theater. Previously, Madison has played Natalia in RIDE THE CYCLONE at ISU, Babette in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and Zazu in THE LION KING JR. with Highland Theatre Company.

CRAIG ROBINSON

Dance Ensemble

Craig is an English Teaching major at Indiana State University, with a minor in Theater Acting. This is his sixth Department of Theater production at ISU, his most recent being Jon/Brian in ACCOMPLICE. Craig has been acting for ten years, with eight consecutive years being with the Putnam County Playhouse’s “Shakespeared” summer program.

CANNON ROOP

Ensemble / Dance Ensemble

Cannon is a sophomore at ISU. This will be Cannon’s third show with ISU. Last semester he played Mr. Darcy in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. He also worked professionally last summer for Crossroads Repertory Theatre as an ensemble member in RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA. Cannon absolutely loves acting and is excited to do this show!

SCOTT RUSSELL

Fight Choreographer

Scott 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.

TOBY SCHONFELD Costume Designer

Toby is a senior who is majoring in Theater and minoring in Studio Art at Indiana State University. He has been a part of the costume shop at ISU for the last two years and has done many costume duties in multiple productions behind the scenes, but is making his mainstage designing debut with THE DEVISED THEATRE AND DANCE SHOW.

JOSIE SMITH Ensemble

This will be Josie’s seventh production with the Indiana State University Department of Theater, and her second time as an actor; she played Helga Ten Dorp in DEATHTRAP. She has also worked as an Assistant Stage Manager for several productions, including DETROIT ‘67, MEASURE FOR MEASURE, HORROR VAUDEVILLE, and PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and worked as Properties Supervisor on A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD. Josie is a junior Theater major and works in the scene shop.

EROS THOMPSON Assistant Stage Manager

This is Eros’s second production with the Indiana State University Department of Theater, his first being an assistant stage manager for ACCOMPLICE. Being part of this show, 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.

CHLOEY TRINKLE Ensemble

This will be Chloey’s second production with Indiana State University Department of Theater, previously playing Adrian/Iris in THE TEMPEST. Some favorite roles of theirs include Aunt Eller in OKLAHOMA! and Servant in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Chloey is a sophomore Theater major with a Studio Art minor from Jeffersonville, IN. She is also the President of the Student Theatre Association and the Publicist of Alpha Psi Omega.

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-akind, 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.