Miami Moves

Miami University Theatre presents:

Miami Moves

Artistic Director: Ashley Goos Dance Concert

November 16-19, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. November 20, 2022 | 2:00 p.m.

The world is moving again! To celebrate, we’re giving the traditional dance concert a makeover with this collection of pieces curated to showcase unique and eclectic types of human movement. Expect the unexpected!

MIAMI MOVES

Artistic Director

Ashley Goos

Assistant Artistic Director

Emily Stowers+

Costume Coordinator

Lisa Martin-Stuart

Lighting Coordinator

Marly Wooster

Lauren Lewis+, Stage Manager

Assisted by Madeline Milas and Tammy Sanow+

+ indicates member of Alpha Psi Omega, National Theatre Honor Society

Land Acknowledgment

The Miami University Department of Theatre acknowledges that this concert takes place on the traditional lands of Myaamia, Shawandasse, Kaskaskia, Hopewell, and Adena tribes. We hope to pay respect to elders both past and present.

Program

BLOOM

Choreographed by Lainey Winter Sloane Faller, Sarah Finley, Aliya Myers, Thespina Nail, Molly Whitham, Lainey Winter

Music: “3055” by Ólafur Arnalds

Lighting design by El Eavenson, Costume design by Maddee Brown

Solo Series PUDDLE KALEIDOSCOPE

Choreographed by Becca Goetz

Music: “As The Rain Falls Down” by Sophie Arcusa

Lighting design by Marly Wooster, Costume design by Lisa Martin-Stuart

SHATTERED CONNECTIONS

Choreographed by Ilara Pritchard

Hannah Brazus, Gianna Colarich, Caroline Miller, Megan Picchioni, Erin Scott, Wren Whitehead, Natalie Wise

Music: “Fly” and “Circles” by Ludovico Einaudi

Lighting design by El Eavenson, Costume design by Laura Schonken

COSMIC STARDUST BIRTH

Choreographed by Alexandra Leurck & Chase Weimerskirch

Abigail Doane, Helen Figi, Alexandra Leurck+, Emily Stowers, Chase Weimerskirch

Music: “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra

Lighting design by El Eavenson, Costume design by Maura Kesterson+

Solo Series

AS THE RAIN FALLS DOWN I

Choreographed by Molly Whitham

Music: “As The Rain Falls Down” by Sophie Arcusa

Lighting design by Marly Wooster, Costume design by Lisa Martin-Stuart

SLOW

Choreographed by Gillian Brown

Gianna Colarich, Courtney Crell, Lindsay Davis, Caroline Miller, Megan Picchioni, Erin Scott, Wren Whitehead

Music: “Intro (Slow)” by Quinn XCII

Lighting design by Marly Wooster, Costume design by Lisa Martin-Stuart

ASCENSION

Choreographed by Ashley Goos Ilara Pritchard, Rachel Ryan, Lainey Winter

Music: “On the Nature of Daylight” by Max Richter, Louisa Fuller, Natalia Bonner, John Metcalfe, Phillip Sheppard, and Chris Worsey

Lighting design by Marly Wooster, Costume design by Lisa Martin-Stuart, Scene design by Marie Moeller

INTERMISSION

THE BLUE ROOM

Choreographed by Jasmine Snellen

Julia Brisken, Jillian Flinta, Linda Garza, Sara Zdrojewski

Music: “Opening” by Max LL, “Nautilus” by Anna Meredith

Lighting design by Marly Wooster, Costume design by Lisa Martin-Stuart

Solo Series

THE WIND

Choreographed by Sloane Faller

Music: “As The Rain Falls Down” by Sophie Arcusa

Lighting design by Marly Wooster, Costume design by Lisa Martin-Stuart

THE TELL-TALE HEART

Choreographed by Haley Sieg

Lauren Claxton, Katie Cooper, Becca Goetz, Joseph Sheridan, Haley Sieg

Music: “The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe” by Matthew Gray Gubler, “Ab Origine” by Chasing Mirrors, “Spooky Night” and “Halloween Nightmares” by The Midnight Ghost, and “Transplantation” by Yutaka Yamada

Lighting design by Natalie Mitchell, Costume Design by Maura Kesterson+

INSIDE THE MUSIC

Choreographed by Sarah Finley Katie Cooper, Jillian Flinta, Sarah Scott, Sara Zdrojewski

Music: “Andrei” by Martin Phipps

Lighting design by Natalie Mitchell, Costume design by Lexi Mangrum-Prokopiof

Solo Series

AS THE RAIN FALLS DOWN II Choreographed by Courtney Crell

Music: “As The Rain Falls Down” by Sophie Arcusa

Lighting design by Marly Wooster, Costume design by Lisa Martin-Stuart

MEET ME

Choreographed by Linda Garza

Hannah Brazus, Julia Brisken, Linda Garza, Rachel Ryan, Haley Sieg, Natalie Wise

Music: “Mary’s Place” by Bruce Springsteen

Lighting design by Natalie Mitchell, Costume design by Nina Haurani

Running Crew

Light Board Operator .............................................................................................................. Cam Zeitvogel Sound Board Operator Jamie Ripperger Deck Run Crew ...................................................................................................... Noah Hieber, Shikage Qin Wardrobe Run Crew .............................................................. Seth Cousin, Chase Erwin, Connor Rollins

Production Staff

Technical Director and Lead Electrician

Curtis Mortimore Scene Shop Supervisor

Tom Featherstone Scene Shop Staff

Bethany Brown, Andrew Chidester, Evan Cole, Jared Perkins, Megan Tracy

Scenery Construction Crew Vivian Dao, Natalie Mitchell, Lily Steward

Electrics Staff

Nathan Ashbrook, Maggie Ballard, El Eavenson, Trish Grogan+, Jenna Wrona Electrics Crew

Andrew Dellafave, Noah Hieber Property Director and Scenic Charge Gion DeFrancesco Property Construction Crew

Ash Padilla

Scene Painting Crew

Costume Shop Staff

Meggan Peters

Emerson Adams+, Students of THE258 Costume Shop Supervisor

Olivia Aloisi, Evelyn Engle, Nina Haurani, Mack Ito, Maura Kesterson+, Laura Schonken, Joseph Sheridan+, Leah Vanasdale, Lorna Wodzak

Costume Construction Crew.................................................................................................. Cody Luketic+

From the Artistic Director

by Ashley Goos

“Connection is why we’re here. It’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives. This is what it’s all about. What [researchers] know is that connection, the ability to feel connected, is neurobiologically wired into us; it’s why we’re here.”

Brene Brown, “The Power of Vulnerability”

We just spent a long, scary time in a state of disconnect: Disconnected from each other and the people, things, and experiences we love, maybe even disconnected from ourselves. So we made a dance concert in hopes to connect. To connect you, to connect to each other, and to connect to ourselves again.

During this performance you’ll see dance and movement in all genres and styles. You’ll see faculty choreographed work, guest artist choreographed work (by the amazing Jasmine Snellen of Mutual Dance Theatre in Cincinnati), and 11 works by student choreographers. You’ll see dancers representing every college on Miami’s campus; First Years through Seniors, dance minors and non dance minors alike. You’ll hear music made by professional composers, and a student composer (you’ll see that piece of music 4 different ways as our solo choreographers worked through the exercise of interpreting the same music). You’ll see costume, lighting, scenic, and prop elements designed and executed by faculty, staff, and student designers.

But what I hope you see through all that artistry, though all that talent, through all that dedication and time, is connection. I hope you connect to what you see in any way that you need right now. We made this for all of us to experience together, so welcome back to connecting. Welcome back to moving. Welcome back to yourself.

To my students and collaborators: Thank you for your trust, and for giving of yourselves without hesitation. Thank you for throwing yourselves headlong into something brand new. I am so proud of you. (I’m not crying, you’re crying.)

Ashley Goos (she/her) is a dance artist, educator, and somatics practitioner. She holds an MFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from The Florida State University and BA in Theatre from Miami University. She is also a fully certified Touch for Health practitioner.

Ashley has performed regionally, nationally, and internationally including in Indianapolis, Seoul, Blue Lake, CA, Prague, Tampa, and Edinburgh. She has danced for Alex Ketley, Emily Johnson, Yanira Castro, Rodger Belman, Heather Britt, Diane Germaine, and Loren Davidson.

Ashley has set work at the Bourdelle Museum in Paris; Missouri State University in Springfield, MO; Miami University (OH); for the American Legacy Theatre in Cincinnati, OH; The School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, OH; Moving Current in Tampa, FL; the Cincinnati

Fringe Festival; the Area Choreographer’s Festival 2018 in Cincinnati, OH; and for Gallery 621 in Tallahassee, FL.

Ashley has provided administrative consultation and development support for non-profit arts organizations around the United States. Some of her administrative partners include See Chicago Dance, The Cincinnati Ballet, The Kentucky Shakespeare Festival (Louisville, KY), and Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre (Chicago, IL). In the fall of 2017 Ashley was a full time guest artist at Missouri State University, and then served as adjunct professor of dance at Xavier University, Northern Kentucky University, the School for Creative and Performing Arts, Miami University, and Thomas Moore University.

She has presented her research of somatic integration and dance technique at the National Dance Science and Somatic Educators conference., and her writing has been published in See Chicago Dance.com, the National Dance Educators Organization’s Guest Series, and Dansdocent. nu (the Dutch version of Dance Teacher Magazine).

Ashley became the Director of the Dance minor at Miami University in the Fall of 2020.

Company Bios

Sophie Arcusa (she/they, Composer) is a junior music composition major from Kettering Ohio, and they are very honored to have their music in the program! She is involved with the Miami University Marching Band and Symphony Band during the school year. Though her college academics are focused in music, she has an extensive background in musical theatre and dance. Sophie would like to thank her family and the ‘21-’22 Composition Studio for their love and support.

Julia Brisken (she/her, Dancer) is a first year student from Cincinnati, Ohio, with an undeclared major and minor in Dance. She has been dancing and performing many styles of dance for 15 years. Outside of Miami Moves, Julia is involved in Vision Dance Company on Miami’s campus, and she is excited to be back on stage and performing for you all today.

Gillian Brown (she/her, Choreographer) is a senior Middle Childhood Education major with concentrations in math and science. She is a member of the student organization Miami Dance Corps, where she has served on the executive board for the past three years and currently serves as the organization’s President. Gillian’s choreography experience includes pieces she has choreographed for Miami Dance Corps as well as choreography for a production of Annie Jr. and the assistant choreographer for productions of The Secret Garden and Mary Poppins. Choreography is a newer passion of Gillian’s as she has spent much of her life dancing other people’s pieces and wanted to create a challenge for herself. She would like to thank the dancers of her piece for dealing with her rambling and for Lindsay Davis as she pushed her to try this experience.

Maddee Brown (she/her, Costume Designer) is a freshman double-majoring in Theatre and Arts Management & Arts Entrepreneurship with a minor in Music Theatre. She is also involved with the MUF&D Modeling Committee and Stage Left, where she is currently rehearsing for The Lightning Thief (Charon). She has danced for seven years and been in musical theatre since second grade. She

loves every part of theatre and wants to continue it as a career.

Lauren Claxton (she/her, Dancer) is a sophomore double-majoring in Theatre and Arts Management & Arts Entrepreneurship and minoring in Music Theatre and Dance. She is involved in Phi Mu and the Treblemakers, an acapella group on campus. She is so excited to be part of her first dance concert and has been seen previously at Miami in The Butterflies’ Promise (dancer/ensemble) and in Head Over Heels (ensemble). A special thank you to those who made this possible and allowed her to be part of this vision!

Gianna Colarich (she/her, Dancer) is a freshman with Theatre and Fashion Business majors and minors in Music Theatre and Dance. She is from Columbus, Ohio, where she began her dance training in addition to performing in various professional theatre productions. This is her first production with Miami University, and she is incredibly excited to continue her performance journey here. Gianna is deeply grateful to her friends, family, and to all of the wonderful humans that made Miami Moves possible. She hopes you enjoy the show and thanks you for coming!

Katie Cooper (she/her, Dancer) is a freshman majoring in Middle Childhood Education and minoring in Dance. She has danced in numerous theatre productions and dance competitions all around the Tri-State area, including her hometown of West Chester, Ohio. She loves dance more than anything and is excited to continue her journey at Miami University. She would like to thank her amazing family, friends, and teachers for their love and support.

Courtney Crell (she/her, Dancer, Soloist/Choreographer) is a 20-year-old senior from Cleveland, Ohio, and she will be graduating with her Bachelor of Arts, with a major in Linguistics and minors in English Literature and Spanish. Courtney has been dancing in multiple styles for nine years, and this is her first showcase featuring her choreographic work. She is a current member of Miami Dance Corps, a dance group on campus. She is very thankful for her mother for allowing her to have the confidence to showcase what she can do and debut some of her choreographic work.

Lindsay Davis (she/her, Dancer) is a junior from New Jersey, majoring in Marketing and minoring in Dance. Besides being in Miami Moves, she is currently a member of the student organization Miami Dance Corps, where she serves as the public relations chair. Lindsay has been dancing since she was 2.5 and has danced in Disney Springs and attended the Joffrey Ballet School summer intensive. She is so grateful to be able to continue her passion for dance in college! Lindsay would like to thank her family, friends, and dance instructors – especially Alexia Sheehan and Rachelle Rak – for their love and unwavering support in all that she does.

Abigail Doane (she/her, Dancer) is a freshman double-majoring in Theatre and History and minoring in Music Theater and Dance from Alexandria, Virginia. Previous theatre credits include Hudson High School’s Chicago (Production Stage Manager) and The Crucible (Production Stage Manager). She is involved with New Wave Theatre Company, working as the Stage Manager for their production of Rumormates, and the Department of Magical Appreciation. She has been dancing for over 14 years and is excited to be working with an amazing group of people. Abigail would like to thank her family, friends, choreographers, and all of those who have made this production possible!

El Eavenson (they/she, Lighting Designer) is a senior Computer Science major with a minor in Theatre. They are on the paid electrics crew for the Theatre Department and were previously the Assistant Stage Manager for the musical last spring, Head Over Heels. She gives many thanks to Marly Wooster for her support and guidance throughout the past few years.

Sloane Faller (she/her, Dancer and Soloist/Choreographer) is a sophomore majoring in Entrepreneurship and Marketing with a minor in dance. Originally, she is from Georgia but fell in love with Miami University. She is very involved on campus and is a part of Zeta Tau Alpha, Pi Sigma Epsilon, and works multiple roles inside Farmer School of Business. She has been dancing for 13 years and has continued dancing throughout her time at Miami by joining Vision Dance Company. Through her dance company, she has had the opportunity to choreograph with another member for their main company piece.

Sarah Finley (she/her, Choreographer and Dancer) is a senior Education major with a minor in Dance. She is from Hamilton, Ohio and has been dancing for 18 years. Sarah has performed in NonSense and in the Big Ol’ Tiny Lil’ Dance Concert as a dancer. She is also a dance teacher/choreographer for a local dance studio where she works with students of all ages and levels, in both competitive and recreational dance. She would like to thank everyone who has been a part of her journey in becoming a dancer, teacher, and choreographer.

Jillian Flinta (she/her, Dancer), in her sixteenth year of dance, is excited to make her debut at Miami. She plans to major in Speech Pathology & Audiology and minor in Dance. On campus, she is a new member of Vision Dance Company. When Jillian returns to Fishers, IN over winter break, she will perform in The Nutcracker Suite. Jillian is thrilled to explore future opportunities at Miami that allow her to share her love of dance.

Linda Garza (she/her, Dancer) is a senior Chemical Engineering and Engineering Management double major from Harrison, Ohio. She was a member of Miami University’s Dance Theatre for the first four years of her undergraduate degrees, during which she performed in six live performances, one virtual showcase, and choreographed twice. This semester, she is choreographing “Meet Me” and is incredibly grateful for her wonderful cast, Ashley, and everyone else that facilitated the success of her final piece at Miami.

Becca Goetz (she/her, Dancer and Soloist/Choreographer) is a senior double-majoring in Marketing and Theatre with a minor in French. Some of her previous experiences at Miami’s Theatre Department include assistant director for The Thanksgiving Play, choreographer for The Butterflies’ Promise, and acting roles in Describe the Night and The Helpers. Becca has been dancing for 19 years and is thrilled to be a part of Miami Moves this season. She would like to thank her wonderful friends, family and mentors for all of their support!

Nina Haurani (she/her, Costume Designer) is a junior Theatre major with a Fashion minor. She is interested in costume design and started working in the costume shop last semester. You may recognize her name from her work as assistant costume designer for These Shining Lives.

Maura Kesterson (they/she, Costume Designer) is a senior Theatre and Arts Management & Arts Entrepreneurship major. Maura has many credits at Miami both on and off stage, including several roles in the 2021 Fringe Festival, involvement with Stage Left, and assistant costume designer for Head Over Heels. They most recently made their debut as lead costume designer for Angel’s Trumpet Special thanks to Lisa Martin-Stuart for her consistent support!

Alexandra Leurck (she/her, Choreographer and Dancer) is a senior Theatre major with an Arts Management & Arts Entrepreneurship co-major. She has worked on a number of artistic projects on and off stage. Some roles include an ensemble member in Head Over Heels, an actor, assistant director, producer, and dramaturg during the 2020 and 2021 MU Fringe Festival, and D&D creatures

in She Kills Monsters. Alexandra is also a makeup artist for UP magazine, a proud member of Alpha Psi Omega, and a representative on the College of Creative Arts Student Advisory Council. She would love to thank the cast and crew for their artistic dedication!

Lauren Lewis (she/her, Stage Manager) is a junior Theatre and Arts Management & Arts Entrepreneurship double major from Jonesboro, Arkansas. Previously, she was an ASM for Head Over Heels and the SM for Stage Left’s Little Women. Outside of theatre, she is a proud member of EcoReps, Zero Waste Oxford, and enjoys working as a campus tour guide. She would love to thank the cast and crew for all of their hard work. Most of all, Lauren thanks the fabulous production team for their guidance and support throughout this unique production process!

Lexi Mangrum (she/her, Costume Designer) is a sophomore Theatre and Art & Architecture History double-major from New Mexico. Lexi makes her debut in designing costumes, but she instead can commonly be found in directing scenes, along with involvement on and around campus as treasurer of AMSO and an RA. Lexi has been lucky to act in RUR and work on costume run crew for Head Over Heels last year!

Lisa Martin-Stuart (she/her, Costume Coordinator) holds an MFA from the University of Texas at Austin and a BFA from the University of Florida. Her training is in costume design, historical dress research, and sewing technology. Prior to coming to Miami, Lisa was the head of the MFA costume design program at the University of South Carolina. At Miami, she teaches design and technology courses for the Theatre Department and Fashion Program in the CCA. Recent MUT designs include These Shining Lives, Head Over Heels, and Blood Sisters. Lisa recently completed costume designs for the upcoming film, Rachel Hendrix, her fourth collaboration with noted film director Victor Nunez. Lisa has also designed costumes for Off-Broadway theatres in NYC and several regional theatres including American Folklore Theatre, Asolo State Theatre, Aquila Theatre Company of London, Charlotte Repertory Theatre, and Hippodrome State Theatre in Gainesville, FL – her hometown.

Madeline Milas (she/her, Assistant Stage Manager) is a first-year majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Theatre with a minor in Dance. She is from Sandusky, Ohio and has been involved in the performing arts for the past eleven years. In this time, she has been able to work in performance, directing, stage management, lighting design, set design, and more. Madeline is excited to continue working with the arts at Miami and cannot wait to shape her prospective career with these experiences.

Natalie Mitchell (she/her, Lighting Designer) is a junior Interior Design major with minors in Theatre and Emerging Technology in Business and Design. She is from New Concord, Ohio. She has worked in the scene shop this past semester helping with These Shining Lives and Angel’s Trumpet. She helped with the Dance Theater show last spring. She hopes to one day combine her interests and work in scenic design after college.

Marie Moeller (she/her, Set Designer) is a junior Studio Art major concentrating in painting and printmaking with minors in Theatre Arts and Film Studies. She is from Richmond, Virginia. She worked as a scenic painter last semester helping with The Thanksgiving Play and Head Over Heels. Aliya Myers (she/her, Dancer) is a senior majoring in Biology and minoring in Dance. Along with being in Miami Moves, she is currently a member and choreographer for the student organization Miami Dance Corps on campus. She has been dancing for 13 years and is thankful to be able to continue to dance at Miami in any way possible. She would like to thank her family, friends, and the

dance department for supporting her in her dancing!

Thespina Nail (she/her, Dancer) is a senior majoring in Media & Communication and minoring in Dance. She is from Cleveland, Ohio and has been dancing in numerous styles for 17 years. At Miami she is a part of Vision Dance Company as a dancer and choreographer, a Building Manager at Armstrong Student Center, and serves as a Co-Modeling Director for Miami University Fashion and Design. She is honored to be dancing in Lainey Winter’s piece alongside her peers and wants to thank Ashley Goos for being an incredible mentor and source of joy in dance at Miami.

Megan Picchioni (she/her, Dancer) is a sophomore majoring in Social Work with minors in Criminology and Dance. She grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended Butler Tech School of the Arts for her junior and senior years of high school. Megan is a member of Miami Dance Corps and loves being able to perform with the group. She’s danced for 16 years and wishes to continue her passion in the future through teaching.

Ilara Pritchard (she/her, Choreographer and Dancer) is a junior Architecture major with a minor in Dance. She is also a member of the Dance Theater club as a way to continue creating art with people who share her passion. She is looking forward to showing her piece in the show and hopes that many people enjoy what she has to share.

Rachel Ryan (she/her, Dancer) is a freshman majoring in Biology with a Pre-Med co-major and a Dance minor. She is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and she has been dancing for 15 years. Rachel is excited to continue dancing in college and meet other dancers and artists through the dance community at Miami.

Tammy Sanow (she/her, Assistant Stage Manager) is a junior double-majoring in Theatre and English Literature from Fort Thomas, Kentucky. She also works in the CCA Office of the Dean. Previous MU Theatre credits include These Shining Lives (Catherine Donahue), RUR (Callida), and Mother Earth’s Gallery of Broken Things (Blood on the Leaves), as well as various works within the Fringe Festival and IAS. Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on this production!

Laura Schonken (she/her, Costume Designer) is a junior majoring in Botany with a co-major in Fashion Design. She is from Glenview, Illinois and is interested in costume design for theatre. She started working in the costume shop at the start of this semester and is excited to see where her interests lead her.

Erin Scott (she/her, Dancer) is a freshman majoring in Kinesiology and minoring in Dance. She has been dancing numerous styles of dance for 16 years in West Chester, Ohio. She is excited to continue her dance career at Miami and share her love of dance with you all. She would like to give a special thanks to her family and teachers for all the support!

Sarah Scott (she/her, Dancer) is a sophomore from Cleveland, Ohio majoring in Spanish with a double minor in Dance and Linguistics. She is a transfer student this year and is so glad to have found her new home at Miami and through Miami Moves. She has been studying dance for 16 years and recently started teaching ballet, lyrical, and tap classes in the summer and winter. She is very grateful for her friends and family.

Joseph Sheridan (he/him, Dancer) is a senior Theatre and Arts Management & Arts Entrepreneurship major with minors in Music Theatre and Dance. His previous performance work at Miami includes Dametas in Head Over Heels, the Priest in The Light in the Piazza, and Pessima in Brackendale. You

can also find him off the stage as the president of New Wave Theatre Company, working at the MUT costume shop, and non-performance roles as Producer in Rumormates, writer and director for The Butterflies’ Promise, and Assistant Stage Managing Cabaret for Imagine Productions of Columbus. He would like to thank professor Ashley Goos for giving him the confidence to call himself a “dancer” and Haley Sieg for giving him the chance to put that into practice.

Emily Stowers (she/her, Assistant Artistic Director), a senior studying Theatre and Political Science with minors in Economics and Dance, hopes you adore the Theatre Department’s first eveninglength concert since creating the Dance minor. Acting credits include Philoclea in Head Over Heels and Wilheminia in Blood Sisters, both for which she received KCACTF Irene Ryan nominations. Other credits include Lois in Baby Camp, stage manager for The Big ‘Ol Tiny Li’l Dance Concert, and choreographer for Angel’s Trumpet. You can also see Emily on campus promoting the dance minor (@miamiudance on Instagram!), serving as business manager for Alpha Psi Omega, stage managing MUOT’s spring operas, or working for her internship at a political consulting firm. She wants to thank Ashley and Marly for their unending wisdom, patience, and love.

Wren Whitehead (she/her, Dancer) is a junior majoring in Creative Writing and Professional Writing and minoring in Dance and ETBD. She is from West Chester, OH and has been dancing for 12 years. Aside from Miami Moves, Wren is currently an instructor for Miami Dance Corps and has been in the organization since 2020.

Molly Whitham (she/her, Dancer) is a sophomore from Cleveland, Ohio studying Kinesiology with minors in Nutrition and Dance. She grew up training in numerous styles of dance for 16 years as well as competing for 12 years with her dance studio. Since coming to Miami, she has joined Vision Dance Company and taken on the role of co-choreographer for one of their pieces, as well as being a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and a campus tour guide. She would like to thank everyone’s hard work for making this experience possible and is excited to share her passion with you all tonight.

Lainey Winter (she/her, Choreographer and Dancer) is a senior from Arlington Heights, Illinois studying Primary Education and Dance. She is a student choreographer and company member of Vision Dance Company on Miami’s campus. Lainey has been training, competing, and performing as a dancer for 18 years. She looks forward to sharing her creative vision with the audience, and thanks her family, friends, and instructors for inspiring her throughout her dance career. She would especially like to thank Ashley Goos for creating a supportive and creative dance environment at Miami and for pushing her to grow as a dancer and choreographer.

Natalie Wise (she/her, Dancer) is a freshman majoring in Primary Education and minoring in Special Education and Dance. She has been dancing and performing multiple different styles of dance for 15 years in her hometown Dublin, Ohio. She is excited to continue her dance career and journey at Miami over the next few years and perform for an audience again this year.

Marly Wooster (she/her, Lighting Designer) received an MFA in Lighting Design from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois and a BA in Theatre from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. Marly has designed lighting for productions across the midwest including at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Madison Children’s Theatre, CATCO in Columbus, and the Clinton Area Showboat. Favorites included Stellaluna, Mr. Burns a Post-Electric Play, Richard II, Into the Woods, Drowsy Chaperone, and SHOUT!. At Miami University Marly teaches classes in lighting fundamentals, stage management, and other courses for the Theatre Department and CCA. Marly has designed the lighting for many

productions here at Miami, including the Big ‘ol Tiny Little Dance Concert in the Fall 2021 Fringe, She Kills Monsters, and Head Over Heels (co-design with Ruby Gray).

Sara Zdrojewski (she/her, Dancer) is a first-year from Cincinnati, Ohio, who is majoring in Primary Education and minoring in Dance. Aside from being a part of Miami Moves, she is a dancer and ballet choreographer for Miami Dance Corps and enjoys working as a campus tour guide. She is excited to take the stage for the first time as a Miami student and show her passion for the art of dance!

Cam Zeitvogel (they/them, Dancer) is a junior majoring in Theatre and minoring in Dance. They are from Rochester, NY and Medina, OH and have been studying dance for 5 years. Recent acting credits include Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Peggy/Cam in Godspell at Aquinas Institute, and recent crew credits include costume construction for The Seagull and set construction for Violet at The Ohio State University. Offstage, Cam can be found competing on Miami University’s equestrian team, participating in philanthropic events through their sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi, or working at One Community Church and Dunkin’.

Miami University Theatre Administration

Artistic Director Matt Omasta

Production Managers

Gion DeFrancesco, Marly Wooster House Manager Jenna Burke Administrative Assistants Samantha Buchholz, Lori Gouvan Student Office Assistant Cassie Duker+

College of Creative Arts Administration

Interim Dean John Weigand Interim Associate Dean and Director of Interdisciplinary Programs Julia Guichard Assistant Dean and Lead Divisional Advisor Chad Reynolds Assistant to the Dean for Operations and Finance Carolyn DeWitt Director of Marketing and Communications Tasha Dean Program Assistant Micah Current

Special Thanks

The Miami Moves company and the Department of Theatre thank Linda Garza and Micki Smolenski for providing additional creative response.

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