Small Mouth Sounds Program

DEPARTMENT OF THEATER INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

2022-2023 SEASON

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

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.

CAST Joan................................................................................................. Kalene Dean Judy..........................................................................................Sammy Batchelor Alicia...............................................................................................Olivia Medina Ned...................................................................................................Julien Lyons Rodney..............................................................................Bladen James Allbright Jan............................................................................................... Craig Robinson Teacher...................................................................................... Elizabeth Graves

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

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

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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.

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