Placard Girl ................................................................... Madison Pischner*
Ensemble ..................................
Caleb Cheatham, Emily Lyles, Sadie Murrihy
Maura O’Toole, Cannon Roop*, Emmalei Sawyers
Josie Smith, Chloey Trinkle*, Jackson Waldrep
* Member of Alpha Psi Omega, the national collegiate theater honor society.
SETTING
A high school auditorium, 1936
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
This show runs approximately 2 hours.
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There will be a 10-minute intermission.
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Video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited by law.
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CONTENT DISCLOSURE: This production contains strobe lighting, haze, loud noises, partial simulated nudity, inoperable replica firearms, and adult language. Non-tobacco / non-cannabis herbal products are smoked onstage in this production.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Production Manager...................................................................................................... Michael Jackson
House Managers.............................................................. Olivia Medina, Adam Nethery, Alanna Thomas
Ushers.................................................................................THTR 174 Intro to Theater & ISU Volunteers
*Member of Alpha Psi Omega, the national collegiate theater honor society.
WHO’S WHO
JASON BLACKBURN
Assistant Stage Manager
Jason is a sophomore majoring in theater. He was Face Bender in ISU’s production of AIRNESS. This is Jason’s first time as an assistant stage manager. He has enjoyed working with the other members of the stage management team and the cast of REEFER MADNESS.
CALEB CHEATHAM Ensemble
Caleb (he/him) is a sophomore theater major making his debut on the Indiana State University main stage. He is excited to be part of this production and grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a talented cast and crew. Caleb thanks his friends and family for their support and encouragement.
TY ELLER
Jimmy Harper
Ty Eller (He/Him) is a sophomore theater major and dance minor from Pineville, WV. Ty has performed at Indiana State University (RIDE THE CYCLONE, HAMLET, DEVISED THEATER AND DANCE SHOW) and professionally at Theatre West Virginia (FOOTLOOSE, HATFIELDS & MCCOYS, ROCKET BOYS, HONEY IN THE ROCK).
ANNIE ELYCE
Sally
Annie Elyce (she/her) is a junior at Indiana State University from Illinois. She is a theater major with an acting concentration and a dance minor and also a member of Alpha Psi Omega. Annie has previously worked on HAMLET as a choreographer and head of props.
LUKE FRANCIS
Assistant Lighting Designer
Luke Francis (He/They) is a theater major at Indiana State University. He works as a Scene Shop Lead for the Department of Theater. Luke has been seen acting on the ISU stage in HAMLET (Laretes/Ghost) and RIDE THE CYCLONE (Mischa Bachinski).
WHO’S WHO
NOAH GABLE Ralph Wiley
Noah Gable (he/him) is a freshman theater and communications major making his mainstage debut at Indiana State University. Some of Noah’s favorite roles include Captain Black Stache in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Chuck Cranston in FOOTLOOSE, and the Emcee in CHICAGO.
SPENCER HINTON
Assistant Sound Designer
This is Spencer’s second time assistant sound designing for an Indiana State University mainstage show. They previously assistant sound designed for HAMLET at and assistant sound engineered THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL with Crossroads Repertory Theatre. Spencer is a freshman majoring in theater.
JAMES JORDAN The Lecturer
James Jordan is a sophomore music education major, theater minor. James has been seen on the Indiana State University stage as Horatio in HAMLET and Noel in RIDE THE CYCLONE, and the Crossroads Repertory Theatre stage as Perch Perkins in THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, and Sorcerer Druid in PRINCESS PIG FACE.
AMANDA KELLEY Mae
Amanda, a senior theater major, in her first acting role at ISU appreciates Chris Berchild for casting her. She is profoundly grateful to Michael Jackson who provided her great support and mentorship during her undergraduate studies. In April, Amanda will serve as the lighting designer for the Dance Show.
EMILY LYLES Ensemble
This is Emily’s first show with Indiana State University. She is a freshman music education major. Emily is in the ensemble and can’t wait to continue her journey with ISU Department of Theater.
WHO’S WHO
AICHA MAIDI Mary Lane
Aicha (she/her) is a sophomore theater major from Brownsburg, IN. This is her third show on the Indiana State University mainstage. Previous credits include Ophelia in HAMLET and Rupert in ACCOMPLICE. Aicha has loved being a part of this production.
ELLIE MARTZ Assistant Stage Manager
Ellie Martz (she/her) is a junior cybercriminology and security studies major with minors in dance, forensic investigations, law enforcement, and evidence. This is her fourth production at Indiana State University; previous credits include HAMLET (ASM), ACCOMPLICE (ASM), and THE DEVISED THEATER AND DANCE SHOW (Dancer).
AENGUS McCULLOUGH Jack Stone
Aengus Is a sophomore at Indiana State University and was previously a music vocal performance major until switching to theater this semester, with REEFER MADNESS being his first production with the ISU Department of Theater. Aengus grew up in Terre Haute participating in musical theatre most of his life.
SADIE MURRIHY Ensemble
This is Sadie’s (she/her/hers) third show with Indiana State University Department of Theater, and her first acting role here at ISU. Prior to coming to Indiana State, she acted in shows at Rock Creek Community Academy (Drew, STEPSISTERS; Grace Farrell, ANNIE JR.)
WILL NETHERY Sound Designer & Stage Manager
Will, a senior at Indiana State University, served as Stage Manager for HAMLET and RIDE THE CYCLONE. He was the director and co-sound designer for ACCOMPLICE, he also was the sound designer for DEVISED: THE PODCAST CHRONICLES, and the assistant sound designer for KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Indiana State University.
WHO’S WHO
MAURA O’TOOLE
Ensemble
Maura “Mo” O’Toole (she/her) is so excited to make her Indiana State University mainstage debut in REEFER MADNESS. A theater major, Maura also studies art history. When not rehearsing, she can be found working in the costume shop or working on a new art project.
MADISON PISCHNER
Placard Girl
Madison (she/her) is a sophomore social work major from Highland, IN and this is her thrid show at Indiana State University. Previously, Madison played Lila in THE PODCAST CHRONICLES and Natalia in RIDE THE CYCLONE here at ISU, and Babette in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST with Highland Theatre Company.
ADDISON ROOP
Assistant Stage Manager
REEFER MADNESS is Addison’s second show with Indiana State University. Previously, Addison assistant stage managed HAMLET for ISU. Addison is a freshman theater major from Campbellsburg, IN.
CANNON ROOP
Ensemble
Cannon, and actor/dancer, is a junior theater major at Indiana State University. This is Cannon’s sixth mainstage show. Cannon has focused mainly on acting, but is now finding his passion for dance and is currently working on improving his dance technique.
EMMALEI SAWYERS
Ensemble
Emmalei is a nursing major at Indiana State University, and is thrilled to be a part of this amazing show.
WHO’S WHO
JOSIE SMITH Ensemble
Josie Smith, a senior, is excited to be in the ensemble of REEFER MADNESS. She has worked on and off stage for many Indiana State University productions. Recent credits include THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL (Ensemble) at Crossroads Repertory Theatre and PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (Assistant Stage Manager) at ISU.
CHLOEY TRINKLE Ensemble
This will be Chloey’s (she/they) fourth time performing with the Indiana State University Department of Theater. A favorite role of theirs is Gertrude in HAMLET. Chloey is a junior theater major. She is also the President of the Student Theatre Association, the Secretary and Publicist of Alpha Psi Omega, and the Publicist of Student Improv Troupe.
JACKSON WALDREP Ensemble
Jackson (he/him) was recently seen as Polonius/Franciso in HAMLET at Indiana State University. Jackson is majoring in communication in media, and minoring in theater. His goal at ISU is to develop a cinematography and film club/group, and to continue working in the theater department on future productions.
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