The Complete History of America Program

STATEBILL DEPARTMENT OF THEATER

The Complete History of (abridged) by

Adam Long, Reed Martin & AustinTichenor

CREATIVE TEAM Direction

Rebecca Wright Scenic Design

Costume Design

Grace Muñoz

Michael Jackson

Sound Design

Fight Choreography

Stage Management

Jim Koehnle Eric Doades

Alicia Jay

Lighting Design

Alanna Thomas

Originally produced by Reduced Shakespeare Company THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED) is produced by special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing Inc, NYC www.broadwayplaypublishing.com

PRODUCTION INFORMATION This show runs approximately 90 minutes. There will be a 10-minute intermission. ~ Any photography, video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

CAST Adam...............................................................................Nahum “Alex” Ituarte Reed........................................................................................... Jacob Hudson Austin �� Caleb Cheatham Ensemble Chase Grider | Kyrstin Keesling | Nikki Trigueiro | Jacob Winkler

SETTING Place: Here and There. Time: Then and Now.

SPECIAL THANKS Pride Center of Terre Haute

WHO’S WHO CALEB CHEATHAM

Austin

BASIL DHAENENS

Assistant Lighting Designer

Caleb (he/him) is a theater major at Indiana State University. He previously appeared as a member of the ensemble in REEFER MADNESS and participated in the 2025 24-HOUR PLAY FEST. Most recently, he played Wilbur in CHARLOTTE’S WEB. Caleb would like to thank everyone who has encouraged and supported him throughout his journey and is grateful to be part of such an amazing cast.

This is Basil’s (she/he) sixth production with the Indiana State University Department of Theater. Previously, Basil has been an assistant lighting designer for DANCE AND DIALOGUE and ANTHROPOLOGY. She has also been a board operator for REEFER MADNESS, MISERY, and THE FIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

ERIC DOADES

Sound Designer

CHASE GRIDER

Ensemble

Eric is a sound designer, voice actor, musician, and audio engineer based in Bloomington, IN. A native of Washington, IN, Eric holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Western Kentucky University and a master’s degree in musical theatre performance from Oklahoma City University and has been a teacher of choral music for 16 years. Recent credits include FIVE TIME IN ONE NIGHT and HURRICAN DIANE (Off Night Production) and FINN, AN ACT OF GOD, and THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS (Constellation Stage and Screen). Additionally, he has served as musical consultant for the award-winning audio dramas, THE ERNIE PYLE EXPERIMENT and THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ. Eric has toured the US with Missoula Children’s Theatre and performed internationally through Gyeonggi English Village in Paju, South Korea.

Chase (he/him/his) is making his Indiana State University Department of Theater debut in THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED). Previously, he played John in PETER PAN AND WENDY and Officer Sitz in FREAKY FRIDAY. Chase is a first-year social studies education major from Indianapolis, IN.

WHO’S WHO JACOB HUDSON

Reed

NAHUM “ALEX” ITUARTE

Adam

Jacob (him/him/his) is making his Indiana State University Department of Theater debut in THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED). In the past, Jacob has played Mal Beineke from THE ADDAMS FAMILY and participated in two variety shows. Jacob is a professional flight major from Bourbon, IN.

Alex (he/him/his) is making his Indiana State University Department of Theater debut in THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED). Alex is a freshman theater major from Greenwood, IN. He has previously played Will Parker in OKLAHOMA and Fyedka in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Alex is excited for what the future holds while in college.

MICHAEL JACKSON

Lighting Designer

JULIUS CEASER (Indy Shakes + Zach & Zack); ROMEO & JULIET, THE CAY, THE LITTLE CHOO CHOO THAT THINKS SHE CAN (Indiana Repertory Theatre); AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, THE BODY (Phoenix Theatre); NEXT TO NORMAL, BASKERVILLE, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST, among others (Cardinal Stage). Michael is Full Professor of Theater Design and Production Manager. Education: BS the University of Evansville; MFA NYU Design.

ALICIA JAY

Fight Choreographer

Alicia (she/her) is an arts administrator with 18 years of event management and marketing experience. She also serves as the Department of Theater’s resident fight choreographer, with 18 years of experience in stage combat; she is an Advanced Actor Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors, and an Actor Combatant with the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat. Alicia has a Ph.D. in Fine Arts - Theater from Texas Tech University.

KYRSTIN KEESLING

Ensemble

Kyrstin (she/her/hers) is making her Indiana State University Department of Theater debut in THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED). Previously, she has played Wadsworth in CLUE and The Cowardly Lion in THE WIZARD OF OZ. Kyrstin is a freshman criminology and psychology major from Kokomo, IN.

WHO’S WHO GRACE MUÑOZ

Costume Designer

JIM KOEHNLE

Scenic Designer

ALANNA THOMAS

Stage Manager

NIKKI TRIGUEIRO

Ensemble

Grace is a costume designer and technician from Chicago, IL and has previously worked at Opera Saratoga in Saratoga Springs, New York. Grace has also worked regionally at The Drury Lane Theatre, Crossroads Repertory Theatre, Maples Repertory Theatre, Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, Constellations Stage and Screen, and the Lilly Theater. She earned her BA from Eastern Illinois University and her MFA in Costume Design from the University of Idaho. Jim has worked in the technical theatre industry for over 25 years. Jim spent nine years as the managing director, technical director, and resident scenic designer for Seagle Festival; some credits include SWEENEY TODD, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, FALSTAFF, ROMEO AND JULIET, WITH BLOOD WITH INK, and the world premiere of ROSCOE. Jim received his BFA in Production Design and Technology from Ohio University, and his MFA in Scenic Design from Kent State University. This is Alanna’s (she/her) sixth production here at Indiana State University and her fifth time on the stage management team. Other production credits include ANTHROPOLOGY (Stage Manager), and AIRNESS, 2025 DANCE SHOW, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Assistant Stage Manager). Alanna is a theater major from Henryville, IN.

Nikki (any/all pronouns) is making their Indiana State University Department of Theater debut in THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED). Previously she has played Dottore in THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS and The Cook & Mrs. Peacock Understudy in CLUE. Nikki is from Plainfield, Indiana and is a freshman theater major, a member of ISU’s Student Theater Organization, and the Vice President of Community Service in Pickeral Hall’s Hall Council.

CATLYNN UNDERWOOD

Assistant Stage Manager

Catlynn (she/her) has stage managed four productions, with this being her first time assistant stage managing. Prior to attending Indiana State University, she worked on theatre productions at Lincoln Trail College, such as NEWSIES, Ken Ludwig’s BASKERVILLE, and BEETLEJUICE JR.

WHO’S WHO MICHAELA “MACK” WALLEN Assistant Stage Manager

Previously, an assistant stage manager of last season’s production of MISERY, Mack has enjoyed getting to know the cast and crew the second time around. They were last seen performing themselves in the Student Theater Association’s New Play Fest of 2025: OUT OF TIME. Additionally, they’ve written roughly 7 scripts across their time at ISU, between 24 HOUR PLAYFEST and previous Student Theater Association Fright Fests and New Play Fests.

JACOB WINKLER

Ensemble

REBECCA WRIGHT

Director

Jacob (he/him/his) is making his Indiana State University Department of Theater debut in THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED). Previously, he has played Teddy Brewster in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, The Lion and The Scarecrow in THE WIZARD OF OZ, and Centipede in JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. Jacob is a first-year music education major from Rockport, IN.

Rebecca is returning to Indiana State University, having directed BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY in 2023. She has worked in film, TV, and theatre with a background in acting, playwriting, SFX makeup and costume design, scene painting and set design, but has primarily focused on directing since graduating with a master’s from University of Kentucky. Her favorite theatrical productions include Rodgers and Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I, Shakespeare’s HAMLET, TWELTH NIGHT, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING – DURING A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE, a specialized production she adapted from Alcott’s LITTLE WOMEN, and numerous plays she workshopped with up-andcoming playwrights.

PRODUCTION TEAM Production Manager & Lighting Supervisor �� Michael Jackson Technical Director, Scene Shop & Props Supervisor ��Jim Koehnle Costume Shop Supervisor ��Alexis Pritchard Assistant Lighting Designer ��Basil Dhaenens Assistant Stage Manager....................................Catlynn Underwood, Michaela “Mack” Wallen Dramaturgy..............................................................................Chase Grider, Kyrstin Keesling Scene Shop Leads �� Paul Bontrager^, Gavin Kunst^ Scenic Coordinator ��Addison Roop*^ Scenic Carpenters ��Katie Olehy^, Dakota Uselton*^ Scenic Artists ��Natalie Brower^, Layla Kanazeh^ Scenic Run Crew ��Jayden Clark, Court Weathers Costume Shop Leads...................................................... James Jordan^, Brenton Kessinger*^ Costume Shop Staff ��Quinn Brickley^, Mack Dortch^, Julia Jackson^ Shaylee Maly^, Baylee Millis^, Samuel Snow^ Wardrobe Head �� Aubrey Bennett Wardrobe Crew ��Laila Brookins, Kalynn Sinclair Lead Electrician �� Michael Jackson Light Board Operator �� Natalie Brower Sound & Projection Assistant �� Spencer Hinton*^ Sound Board Operator ��Tytus Noyes Properties Coordinator ��Georgia Calhoun*^ Properties Artist �� Dakota Uselton*^ Properties Assistant �� Kayla Wilhoite Administration & Box Office Manager ��Crystal Johnson Assistant Company Managers ��Koryn Gooch^, Spencer Hinton*^ Marketing Director & Front of House Supervisor ��Alicia Jay Marketing Assistants ��Rebecca Baxter^, Tharon Hibbard^ Cannon Roop*^, Armung Taramu^ Poster & Program Designer ��Alicia Jay Box Office & Concessions Staff.................................................Rebecca Baxter^, Sky Wood*^ House Managers �� Brielle Armstrong*, Georgia Calhoun*, Brenton Kessigner* Ushers ��ISU Student Volunteers ^ = Student Employment Position in the Department of Theater * = Member of Alpha Psi Omega, the national collegiate theater honor society

THEATER FACULTY & STAFF Chris Berchild..................................Department Chair | Projection & Sound Design | Directing Julie Dixon................................................................................................Acting | Movement Michael Jackson............................................................Lighting Design | Production Manager Alicia Jay....................................Arts Administration & Management | Introduction to Theater Crystal Johnson.................................................Administrative Assistant | Box Office Manager Landon Kleindorfer...........................................Media Production | Digital Newsroom Manager Jim Koehnle................................................................................Scenic Technology & Design Tresa Makosky.....................................................Stage Management | Introduction to Theater Teresa McCullough......................................................................................................Dance Grace Muñoz....................................Costume Design & Construction | Introduction to Theater Alexis Pritchard.............................................................................. Costume Shop Supervisor Nate Schmidt....................................................................................................... New Media Michael Winstead.................................Media Production | Student Video Production Manager

COMING UP NEXT THE INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF THEATER PRESENTS

Book by Steven Sater & Jessie Nelson Music by Duncan Sheik

Lyrics by Steven Sater

Directed by Julie Dixon

NOVEMBER

Musical Direction by James Jordan Choreography by Ty Eller

5-8

Dreiser Theater

221 N 6th Street Terre Haute, IN 47809 ALICE BY HEART Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized periormance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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