Directing Showcase - Program

Spring Theatre Festival IMPRESSIONS A Student Produced Play Festival

Saturday, April 27 at 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Spitz Theater Rider University 2083 Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville, N.J.

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Impressions Q&A

Curators’ Note While at first this event might seem like a simple final project for a Directing class, it is, in actuality, a first-of-it’s-kind collaboration between FIVE distinct cohorts: Ryanne Domingues’ Directing II Class, Robin Shane’s Contemporary Theatre Ensemble (CTE) Class, Yoshi Tanokura’s Scenic Painting Class, a variety of acting students, and students from Todd Loyd’s lighting design class.

The importance of this collaboration can’t be overstated; each cohort has been engaged, enthusiastic, and, most importantly, gaining invaluable experience in producing a 10-minute play festival.

So, why is the show called Impressions? Outside of the paintings found onstage (which are replicas of famous professional paintings from the Impressionist Era, chosen in collaboration with the directors and painters for each piece), the CTE class chose this title because each of the pieces are impressions from our lives, taking us through the timespan of a single day. From early morning to late night, these plays give us glimpses of absurdist park benches, beautiful beach arguments, dangerous apartments, questionable office spaces, and cliffhanging restaurants. They are also the first impressions of our students’ potential, class projects that we hope taught them the skills necessary for a long and satisfying career in the arts.

We are incredibly proud of what they have accomplished. And we hope you enjoy the show!

C. Ryanne Domingues and Robin I. Shane

Program and Cast List 4:30 PERFORMANCE - ACT ONE Play 1: Bed and Breakfast

by Richard Dresser CONTENT WARNING: Suicidal thoughts Bed and Breakfast is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Directed by Sarah Defrates Painting Reproduced by Elise Carey Lighting Design by Andy White Alice Sarah Evelyn Chuck Claude

Bianca D’anton Maggie Coscia Emily Paruk Luke Studley-Roberts Henry Breit

Play 2: The Rental

by Mark Harvey Levine

The Rental is presented by courtesy of the playwright. www.newplayexchange.org/plays/16405/rental-ten-minute-play

Directed by Giuliana Demarinis Painting Reproduced by Haley Hartline Lighting Design by Andy White Harold Sonya

Mitchell Wiley Chloe Le Breton

Play 3: The Rumor

Dan Kois

The Rumor is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Playscripts collection (www.playscripts.com)

Directed by Javier Santos Painting Reproduced by Ella Rybczynski Lighting Design by Andy White Chuck Bonner Chris Tingley Larry Wakefield PR Flack Reporter 1 Reporter 2

Sean McDonald Lane Radeke Brandon Semmel Haley Hartline Emily Porter Siegel Skyler O’Kelley

Play 4: The Contract

by Theresa Rebeck

The Contract is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Directed by Sean McDonald Painting Reproduced by Andy White Lighting Design by Andy White Phil Tammy

Chloe Le Breton Lizzie Holzworth

~Intermission~

4:30 PERFORMANCE - ACT TWO Play 5: The Loveliest Afternoon of the Year

by John Guare CONTENT WARNING: Simulated gunshot noises The Loveliest Afternoon of The Year is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

Directed by Andy White Painting Reproduced by Maggie Coscia Lighting Design by Olivia Dostal Eamonn McLoughlin Sophia Porter

He She

Play 6: Open House

by Theresa Rebeck

Open House is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Playscripts collection (www.playscripts.com)

Directed by Denise King Painting Reproduced by Dakota Patterson Lighting Design by Olivia Dostal Kristen Gaby Diane Jeremy Craig

Skyler O’Kelley Isabelle Oliver Lizzie Holzworth Phillip Schneller Jaden Misaro

Play 7: Date with Death

by Steven Hayat

Date with Death is presented by courtesy of the playwright. www.newplayexchange.org/plays/238328/date-death

Angela Karen David

Directed by Emily Porter Siegel Painting Reproduced by Nick Franki Lighting Design by Olivia Dostal Kelly Chavez-Menjivar Julianna Belbol Brandon Semmel

Play 8: The Man Who Couldn’t Dance

by Jason Katims

The Man Who Couldn't Dance is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Directed by Anna Spendley Painting Reproduced by Rachel Favetta Lighting Design by Olivia Dostal Gail Eric

Rylee Carpenter Ricky Cardenas

7:30 PERFORMANCE - ACT ONE Play 1: The Christmas Present

by Amy Herzog

The Christmas Present is presented by courtesy of the playwright.

Directed by Rebeca Bernal-Lorenzo Painting Reproduced by Jenni Profera Lighting Design by Giuliana DeMarinis Jess Benji

Lizzie Holzworth Garrett Currier

Play 2: The Problem-Solver

by Michael Bigelow Dixon & Valerie Smith

The Problem-Solver is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Directed by Ellie Pearlman Painting Reproduced by Avery Hubert Lighting Design by Giuliana DeMarinis Phil Megan Kurt Tina Jer

Johnny Doty Rachel Favetta Riley Bocchicchio Olivia Sauerburg Angelis Gonzalez

Play 3: 1900s Women Bonding

by Catherine Weingarten CONTENT WARNING: Suicidal thoughts, Mentions of murder 1900s Women Bonding is presented by courtesy of the playwright. www.newplayexchange.org/plays/541201/1900s-women-bonding

Directed by Rachel Favetta Painting Reproduced by Sean McDonald Lighting Design by Giuliana DeMarinis Cassandra Marie

Jenni Profera Sophia Porter

Play 4: Scruples

by Jon Jory

Scruples (Jory) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Directed by Alicia Bartosik Painting Reproduced by Alyssa Gil-Pujols Lighting Design by Giuliana DeMarinis Lois Jane Marti Mrs. Dobbs Mr. Skilles

Avery Nurzia Isabelle Oliver Arianna McMorris Ellie Pearlman Javier Santos

Play 5: Funeral Parlour

by Christopher Durang

Funeral Parlor is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

Directed by Avery Hubert Painting Reproduced by Ellee Jo Trowbridge Lighting Design by Giuliana DeMarinis Susan Marcus

Rachel Favetta Dominic Trivigno

~Intermission~ 7:30 PERFORMANCE - ACT TWO Play 6: Pictures

by Horace Holley Directed by Theo Yu Painting Reproduced by Matt Cirola Lighting Design by Paula Ciko

Joe Silvia Mr. Wentworth

Jaden Misaro Kelly Chavez-Menjivar Dominic Trivigno

Play 7: Reunions

by Billy Aronson

Reunions is produced by special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing Inc, NYC www.broadwayplaypublishing.com

Directed by Jenni Profera Painting Reproduced by Sydney Druttman Lighting Design by Paula Ciko Rick Alan/Brandon Tabby Sarah/Connie Nancy

Daniel Menjivar Dominic Trivigno Sophia Porter Nancy Roig Maggie Coscia

Play 8: Last Day of Camp

by Jeffrey Sweet

Last Day of Camp is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Directed by Sam Ringor Painting Reproduced by Melena Scott Lighting Design by Paula Ciko Craig Fiona Lillian

Javier Santos Kelly Chavez-Menjivar Carly Walton

Play 9: 4 A.M. (Open All Night)

by Bob Krakower

4 A.M. (Open All Night) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Directed by Elena Vardy Painting Reproduced by Mica Swingholm Lighting Design by Paula Ciko Doc Man Woman Jim

Brandon Semmel Philip Schneller Alicia Bartosik Alex Theis

Artistic, Technical, and Administrative Staff and Crew Curators Stage Management

C. Ryanne Domingues, Robin I. Shane Avery Hubert, Andy White, Ashley Engelson, Gabriel Bermudez, Paige Singer

Educational Outreach

Paige Singer, Gabriel Bermudez, Sam Hernandez

Graphics

Gabriel Bermudez, Denise King

Marketing

Gabby Brown, Denise King

Photography

Elena Vardy

Sound

Elena Vardy

Dramaturgy

Andy White, Elena Vardy, Ashley Engelson

Q&A Talkback

Sam Hernandez, Denise King

Dean Associate Dean Director of Production Management

Kelly Bidle Jason Vodicka Buck Linton

Director of Performance Management

Kristen Rodgers

Associate Director of Performance Management

Leandra Acosta

Coordinator of Performance Management

Samuel Stephenson

About Rider University and The Department of Performing Arts Located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Rider University is a private co-educational, student-centered university that emphasizes purposeful connections between academic study and real-world learning experience. Rider prepares graduates to thrive professionally, to be lifelong independent learners, and to be responsible citizens who embrace diversity, support the common good, and contribute meaningfully to the changing world in which they live and work.

The College of Arts and Sciences is dedicated to educating students for engaged citizenship, career success, and personal growth in a diverse and complex world. The college cultivates intellectual reflection, artistic creativity, and academic maturity by promoting both broad academic inquiry and in-depth disciplinary study, while nurturing effective and ethical applications of transferable critical skills. The College consists of four schools: the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Communication, Media, and Performing Arts, the School of Science, Technology, and Mathematics, and Westminster Choir College.

Through its dynamic mix of academic programs, The Department of Performing Arts helps aspiring professional performers, producers, managers, designers, technicians and entrepreneurs find their unique path in an ever-evolving industry. Acknowledged as innovative and contemporary, the Department of Performing Arts aspires to build a more equitable, engaging and sustainable future for the performing arts while exploring the many diverse historical, cultural, social and creative threads that add to our rich tapestry.