Small Mouth Sounds Program

CREATIVE TEAM

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

Scenic Designer ................................................................................ David Vogel

Costume Designer ................................................................................ Kate Mott

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

Sound Designer .............................................................................. Chris Berchild

Media Designer ............................................................................ Claire Garbison

Stage Manager ................................................................................ Kristin Wentz

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

There will not be an intermission. -

The running time is one and a half hours. -

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

CONTENT DISCLOSURE: This production contains male nudity of a non-sexual nature, stage violence, mentions of suicide, emotional abuse, infidelity, mental/physical illness, and loud sounds.

World Premiere Developed and Originally Produced by Ars Nova Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Renee Blinkwolt, Managing Director

Joan ................................................................................................ Kalene Dean

Judy..........................................................................................Sammy Batchelor

Alicia .............................................................................................. Olivia Medina

Ned .................................................................................................. Julien Lyons

Rodney ............................................................................. Bladen James Allbright

Jan .............................................................................................. Craig Robinson

Teacher...................................................................................... Elizabeth Graves

CAST SETTING

A silent spiritual retreat. Present day.

STUDY ABROAD

Several of the students involved in this production will be traveling to Hungary over ISU’s Spring Break, where they have been invited to perform SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS for the Department of Theater at the University of Pécs. The trip to Hungary is part of a Short-Term Faculty-Led Study Abroad program, and the Department of Theater would like to gratefully acknowledge all those who have contributed funding for student travel for this trip, including the Indiana State University Center for Global Engagement and Indiana State University College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Production Manager & Technical Director ........................................... David Vogel

Assistant Stage Manager ............................................................. William Nethery

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

Lighting Supervisor .................................................................... Michael Jackson

Properties Supervisor ................................................................ Matthew Thomas

Production Assistants ........................................... Bladen Allbright, Maddy Boller, Jadyn Grimes, Porshia Mitchell

Run Crew .................................................................. Tayler Commings, Ariel Keep

Scenic Build Crew........................................................ THTR 177 & 270 Students

Lead Scenic Artist ........................................................................... Jadyn Grimes

Scenic Artists ........................................................ Bladen Allbright, Maddy Boller

Wardrobe Head ............................................................................ Toby Schonfeld

Wardrobe Crew ................................................................................ Diane Richie

Costume Build Crew ..................... Rena Cardaras, Morgan Hughes, Toby Schonfeld

Electrics Crew ............................................................. THTR 102 & 274 Students

Light Board Operator .....................................................................Amanda Kelley

Sound & Projections Operator .......................................................... Cannon Roop

Movement Consultant............................................................ Teresea McCullough

Fight Choreographer .............................................................................. Alicia Jay

Fight Captain ............................................................................... Craig Robinson

Marketing & Graphic Design ................................................................... Alicia Jay

Marketing Assistants ...................... Kalene Dean, Layla Chamberlain, Cannon Roop

Front-of-House Supervisor ..................................................................... Alicia Jay

Box Office Staff .................................................. Layla Chamberlain, Will Wortman

House Manager ............................................................................Morgan Hughes

Ushers ........................................................... THTR 174 Students, ISU Volunteers

Heidi Winters Vogel | Toni Roloff | Michael Compton | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

SPECIAL THANKS

FOLLOW @ISUTHEATER

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

Teresa McCullough .................................................................................... Dance

Kate Mott ........................................................ Costume Design and Construction

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

David Vogel ........ Production Manager | Technical Director | Scene Shop Supervisor

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 disciplinefocused theater education in an inclusive and supportive environment. The Department provides a one-of-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 well-rounded training prepares them for a wide variety of careers in the performance and entertainment industries.

COMING UP NEXT

• BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY by Ken Ludwig, April 20-23, 2023.

• Theater and Dance Semester Showcase, April 28, 2023.

• Alpha Psi Omega End-of-Year Banquet, April 29, 2023.

• Crossroads Repertory Theatre Summer Season, June-July, 2023.

CRT is back and bigger than ever! The 2023 season will make you laugh, help you learn, and inspire you to sing along! We hope you will join us this summer from mid-June through late-July.