PRODUCTION INFORMATION
The running time is 90 minutes. There will not be an intermission. -
Video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited by law. -
WARNING: This play is a comedy that discusses rape culture, as well as issues and incidents of sexual assault.
Today’s performance includes discussions of sexual assault, which may be distressing for some audience members. We want to ensure everyone feels supported and safe. There are resources available for help. Please scan the QR or see the program for information.
SETTING
Watson College. Present day.
To reduce our environmental impact, there are two versions of the program: short and long ones!
For the longer program, including headshots, biographies, and more, please scan the QR code or visit www.issuu.com/isutheater
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Welcome to the opening show of Indiana State University’s 2024-25 season: SENSITIVE GUYS by MJ Kaufman!
This is a comedy about a very significant issue plaguing our campuses. RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network), the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S., offers the following statistics: “Sexual violence on campus is pervasive.
• 13% of all students experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation (among all graduate and undergraduate students).
• Among graduate and professional students, 9.7% of females and 2.5% of males experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation.
• Among undergraduate students, 26.4% of females and 6.8% of males experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation.
• 5.8% of students have experienced stalking since entering college.”
DavidCantor,BonnieFisher,SusanChibnall,ReannaTownsend,et.al.AssociationofAmericanUniversities(AAU), ReportontheAAUCampusClimateSurveyonSexualAssaultandSexualMisconduct(January17,2020).
SENSITIVE GUYS digs into the stories of survivors, institutions, and perpetrators. The play exposes the complexity of the problem; AND the ways individuals can respond, change, grow, and transform our campuses and culture.
Feel free to laugh and groan and be open to the challenges! Again, welcome! This time to Watson College.
OPENING NIGHT TALKBACK PANEL
PRODUCTION TEAM
Production Manager ............................................................................................... Michael Jackson
Technical Director ........................................................................................................ Jim Koehnle
Costume Shop Supervisor ............................................................................................ Grace Muñoz
Lighting Supervisor ................................................................................................ Michael Jackson
Properties Supervisor .................................................................................................... Josie Smith
Assistant Production Manager .................................................................................. Cannon Roop*
Assistant Lighting Designer ................................................................................ Hayden Clendening
Assistant Sound Designer .......................................................................................... Adam Nethery
Assistant Stage Managers....................................................................... Paul Bontrager, Noah Gable
Scene Shop Leads ............................................................ Paul Bontrager, Luke Francis*, Josie Smith
Scene Shop Staff .............................................................. Basil Dhaenens, Oliver Ellis, Malia Gregory Gavin Kunst, Adam Nethery
Scenic Build Crew ...................................................... THTR 177: Stagecraft & THTR 270: Practicum
Scenic Painter ............................................................................................................. Cali Hartwell
Scenic Run Crew .....................................................................Ty Eller*, Spencer Hinton, Gavin Kunst
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 ................................................................................................. Brenton Kessinger*
Wardrobe Run Crew ................................................................................ Logan Payne, Ren Wegener
Lead Electrician ......................................................................................................... Luke Francis*
Light Board Operator .............................................................................................. Jason Blackburn
Sound & Projection Assistants ............................................................ Spencer Hinton, Will Nethery*
Sound Board Operator ................................................................................................... Layla Najjar
Properties Assistant....................................................................................................... Eli Wheeler
Administration ........................................................................................................ Crystal Johnson
Marketing Director & Front of House Supervisor ................................................................. Alicia Jay
Marketing Assistants .................................................. Kalene Dean*, Craig Robinson*, Cannon Roop*
Poster Design.......................................................................................................... Sage Lundquist
Graphic Designer ............................................................................................................... Iz Slaven
Assistant Company Managers ................................................................. Koryn Gooch, Will Nethery*
Box Office Manager ................................................................................................. Crystal Johnson
Box Office & Concessions Staff ................................................................ Rebecca Baxter, Sky Wood
House Managers ................................................. Quinn Brickley, Carter Buehl, Ty Eller*, Aicha Maidi*
Ushers ......................................................................................................... ISU Student Volunteers
* Member of Alpha Psi Omega, the national collegiate theater honor society.
HEALTH & WELLNESS RESOURCES
Overall Wellness Resources
All services are free.
Student Health Promotion
Hulman Memorial Student Union, Room 508 indstate.edu/shp
ISU-SHP@indstate.edu
Safesexsupplies,educationaleventsandworkshops,health consultations,resourcereferrals.
Sycamore Pantry
Student Recreation Center, Room 131 indstate.edu/SycamorePantry
ISU-SycamorePantry@indstate.edu
EmergencyfoodsourcesponsoredbyStudentHealthPromotion.
Sycamores Care
Hulman Memorial Student Union, Room 508
ISU-DeanOfStudents@mail.indstate.edu
812-237-3829
Campus-wideprogramtosupportstudentswhoarestrugglingorin distress.Getassistanceobtainingcare,resources,answers,andreferrals.
Indiana State University Police
812-237-5555 or 911
Dean of Students Office
812-237-3829
Sexual Assault Resources
Union Hospital
1606 N 7th Street (1.5 miles from campus)
812-238-7523
Confidentialsexualassaultnurseexaminer.
Regional Hospital
3901 S 7th Street (4.3 miles from campus)
812-232-0021
Confidentialsexualassaultnurseexaminer.
ISU Victim Advocate
Hulman Memorial Student Union, Room 808
812-243-7272
Confidentialresourcetohelpvictimsofsexualviolence,relationship violence,stalking.
Council on Domestic Abuse (CODA)
26 S 17th Street (1.5 miles from campus)
812-232-1736 or or 800-566-2632
Emergencyshelter,crisisline,legalsupport,victimadvocacy.
National Sexual Assault Helpline
800-656-HOPE
Substance Use Resources
Insurance may be required for services.
Hamilton Center
620 8th Ave (1.6 miles from campus)
812-231-28323
Psychotherapy,medicationassistedtreatment,methadoneadministration, casemanagement.
Wabash Valley Recovery Center
2022 Wabash Ave (1.7 miles from campus)
812-917-0068
Supportgroups,recoverymeetings,treatmentguidance.
Next Step Foundation
619 Washington Ave (1.7 miles from campus)
812-917-5006
Outpatientprograms,residentialrecovery.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Helpline
877-726-4727
24/7confidentialtreatmentreferralandinformationserviceforpeople facingmentaland/orsubstanceusedisorders
Medical Resources
Insurance may be required. Sliding scale fee often available.
Union Hospital
1606 N 7th Street (1.5 miles from campus)
812-238-7523
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
3901 S 7th Street (4.3 miles from campus)
812-232-0021
Student Health Center/UAP Clinic
567 N 5th Street (On-campus)
812-237-3883
Health Connection
501 Hospital Lane, Suite 101 (4.1 miles from campus)
812-234-0707
Vigo County Health Department Health Clinic
696 S 1st Street (1.2 miles from campus)
812-462-3431
Wabash Valley Health Center
1436 Locust Street (1.4 miles from campus)
812-232-7447
Mental Health Resources
timelycare.com/indianastate Free24/7virtualmentalhealthcare
Student Counseling Center
217 North 6th Street, Gillum Hall 2nd Floor
812-237-3939
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-237-TALK (8255)
24/7confidentialtelephonesupport&liveonlinechatforcrisis counselingandmentalhealthreferrals
Crisis Intervention Services
800-237-3825
24/7confidentialhelpline
Population-Specific Resources
LGBTQIA+ Students
• LGBTQ Resource Center
Hulman Memorial Student Union (HMSU), 7th floor
• Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
• Trevor Chat: www.thetrevorproject.org/help
• Trevor Text: Send “START” to 678-678
• LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
• TransLifeline: 1-877-565-8860
Students of Color
• Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center (AACC) 301 N 8th Street
• Text “STEVE” to 741-741
• TherapyForBlackGirls.com/
• TherapyForBlackMen.org/
• Asian Mental Health Collective: www.asianmhc.org/
Hispanic and Latin Students
• Las Casita Resource Center Hulman Memorial Student Union (HMSU), 7th floor
• TherapyForLatinx.com
International Students
• International Student Resource Center Hulman Memorial Student Union (HMSU), 7th floor
Veteran Students
• Veteran Resource Center Hulman Memorial Student Union (HMSU), Room 114
Women Students
• Women’s Resource Center Hulman Memorial Student Union (HMSU), 8th Floor
Indiana State University Victim Advocates
To speak with an advocate, call 812-243-7272 any time
Victim Advocates
• Are confidential resources
• Help victims and survivors of: SexualViolence , Relationship Violence , and Stalking
• Offer support
• Explain victim’s options
• Are available to all ISU students, regardless of one’s sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religious identity, veteran status, age, national origin, and/or disability
• Can be present at the hospital, during police and campus investigations, aid in the criminal process, and more.
The ISU Victim Advocate Office is located in the Hulman Memorial Student Union, Room 808.
Title IX Information
Title IX Coordinator
Rankin Hall, Room 426
Equalopportunity-titleix@mail.indstate.edu 812-237-8954
If You Have Experienced Discrimination or Harassment What to Do
• Report incident to ISU Public Safety at 812-237-5555 or other law enforcement at 911
• Seek medical attention
• Report the incident to the Title IX Coordinator
• Contact the ISU Victim Advocate or a trained, experienced, counselor
• Rely on parents, relatives, or close friends for support
• You do not have to select a course of action immediately, but consider preserving evidence in case you choose to pursue charges. Possible evidence may be physical (clothing, bedding, letters) or electronic (photos, email, text messages)
What Next?
• ISU employees are expected to report allegations of Policy 923 violations to the Title IX Coordinator
• The Title IX Office will contact you to discuss supportive measures, connect you to resources, and explain ISU policy and procedures
• You have the right to choose to whom you will speak, what resources you will use, what you will say, and when you will say it
• You set the pace
• There are resources available to you (see below)
• Your information will be kept private and shared only with those university officials that need to know
WHO’S WHO
CHRIS BERCHILD
Sound Designer
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!
PAUL BONTRAGER
Assistant Stage Manager
Paul (he/him/his) has worked with Indiana State University Theater before in a production of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, as well as multiple behind the scenes positions for various other shows. In the past he has played Bacchus in PANDEMONIUM, Charlotte and Mr. Bennet in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, and Sebastian in CHILDREN OF THE MUSKETEERS. Paul is a sophomore English and theater secondary education major from Seymour, Indiana.
LAYLA CHAMBERLAIN
Jordan / Katie
Layla is a freshman at Indiana State University majoring in theater. This is her second mainstage performance; they are thrilled to be working with the other cast members and have adored working on this show!
HAYDEN CLENDENING
Assistant Lighting Designer
Hayden is a sophomore at Indiana State University, where he is a theater major. He is interested in all things lighting and hopes to work as a lighting designer on a cruise ship after graduation or design light shows for festivals.
TIM DICK Lighting Designer
Tim Dick is an Indianapolis-based lighting designer and is the Master Electrician for The Phoenix Theatre. Tim teaches at the University of Indianapolis. Recent credits include Eclipse’s HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, Uindy’s EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL, Theatre Unchained’s COPING WITH AUTUMN AND DIVINE ALCHEMISTS, Ben Asaykwee’s PROZACK: THE SAD ELF, and American Lives Theatre’s HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING, LIFESPAN OF A FACT.
OLIVER ELLIS Stage Manager
Oliver (he/him/his) has stage managed four shows for the Indiana State University Department of Theater (ACCOMPLICE) and has served as ASM for three of them (RIDE THE CYCLONE, SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL, and PRINCESS PIGFACE). Oliver is looking forward to stage managing more shows in the future.
NOAH GABLE
Assistant Stage Manager
This will be not only Noah’s first show at Indiana State University, but also the first time he has stage managed. While he usually acts on stage, this new perspective on the production side of theater has been educational and thrilling!
KORYN GOOCH Diana / Danny
This will be Koryn’s (she/her) first show at Indiana State. Previously she has played Dora Lumley in PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK and Evil Tina in SHE KILLS MONSTERS. Koryn is a sophomore English literature major.
JIM KOEHNLE Scenic Designer
Jim has been working in the technical theatre industry for over 25 years. Jim spent 9 years as the managing director, technical director, and resident scenic designer for Seagle Festival, in the Adirondack region of Upstate New York. Jim’s scenic designs at Seagle Festival included LITTLE WOMEN, SWEENEY TODD, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, FALSTAFF, ROMEO AND JULIET, WITH BLOOD WITH INK, and the world premiere of ROSCOE. Jim was the associate scenic designer for the world premiere production of VOIRE DIRE at Fort Worth Opera, and the associate scenic designer for the world premiere of THE FALLING AND THE RISING at Texas Christian University. Jim received his BFA in Production Design and Technology from Ohio University, and his MFA in Scenic Design from Kent State University.
AJAY LAPLANTE
Dean / Jones / Admissions Officer
This is Ajay’s (he/they/she) first theater production at Indiana State University, but they’ve been in many performances during high school in Mooresville, IN. One of those roles being Phyllis in SING ON. Ajay is a freshman majoring in science education, with a concentration in chemistry, and a minor in theater.
OLIVIA MEDINA
Pete / Amy
Olivia is a junior theater major and has been in four productions with the Indiana State University Department of Theater (Caliban, THE TEMPEST; Alicia, SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS; Elizabeth Bennet, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE; Melinda/ Harley, ACCOMPLICE). Before attending ISU, Olivia was in multiple productions with her high school, Prairie Heights, and some of her favorite roles include Brooke (NOISES OFF) and Meredith (WHY DO WE LAUGH).
ABBY MILLER
Will / Leslie
This will be Abby’s (she/her) third production with the ISU Department of Theater (Miranda, THE TEMPEST) (Miss Bingley, Wickham, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE). Her other favorite roles include Lina Lamont in SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN and The White Rabbit in ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Abby is a sophomore theater major and proud member of Delta Gamma.
KATE MOTT
Costume Designer
Kate teaches theatrical design, costume design and costume construction. She earned her BA in Costume Design from the University of Northern Colorado in 2008 and her MFA in Costume Design and Technology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2014. Kate’s designs include, LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST, directed by Edward Stern, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Creede Repertory Theatre, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST at Constellation Stage and Screen, and RODGER’S AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA with Crossroads Repertory Theatre. Kate’s favorite designs at ISU include A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS, and BASKERVILLE: A SHERlOCK HOLMES MYSTERY.
ADAM NETHERY
Assistant Sound Designer
Adam (they/them/theirs) is a theater major, and a sophomore at Indiana State University. They work in the scene shop. Previous show credits at Indiana State University include ACCOMPLICE and last year’s DEVISED THEATER & DANCE SHOW.
CANNON ROOP
Assistant Production Manager
Cannon is a junior theater major at Indiana State University; this is his Cannon’s fourth show with the Department of Theater. Previous credits incude PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (Mr. Darcy), DEVISED THEATER AND DANCE SHOW (Ensemble), and BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY (Ensemble). Professional credits include PRINCESS PIGFACE (Woodsman) and CINDERELLA (Ensemble) for Crossroads Repertory Theatre.
JOSIE SMITH
Properties Supervisor
This will be Josie’s eighth 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.
OLUFUNMILOLA WILLIAMS
Tyler / Tracy Lola (she/her/hers) is making her Indiana State University debut in SENSITIVE GUYS. She previously starred in CHICAGO and SHE KILLS MONSTERS in high school. Lola is a sophomore nursing major, and is minoring in theater. Lola has been inspired to act while watching TV in her childhood. She is from Chicago, IL.
HEIDI WINTERS VOGEL Director
Heidi is a director, improv storytelling performer and Theater faculty at Wabash College in Indiana. She directed AS YOU LIKE IT, ANON[YMOUS], THE PITMAN PAINTERS, and WHERE IS OUR BELOVED COMMUNITY (devised production) at Wabash, and ARTEMISIA’S INTENT at Silk Moth Stage since 2019. During the pandemic, Heidi directed virtual productions of an international collaboration of THE ROMEO AND JULIET PROJECT with Organizational Theatre of India, THE RACE at Wabash College, CLUE for Crossroads Repertory Theatre and performer of Playback Theatre for global audiences. Pre-COVID, Heidi directed professionally for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Next Stage, Avalon Theatre Company and Unreal City, among others.
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 broad-based or a discipline-focused theater education in an inclusive and supportive environment. The Department provides a oneof-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 wellrounded training prepares them for a wide variety of careers in the performance and entertainment industries.
