The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder at Salem State University

The Skin of Our Teeth

by Thornton Wilder

December 2 – 12, 2021 Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts

THEATRE

The Salem State University Theatre and Speech Communication department presents

THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH

by Thornton Wilder Director Peter Sampieri Scenic and Sound Designer Topher Morris Costume Designer Jerry L. Johnson Lighting Designer Michael M. Harvey Projections Designer Mathias Cardona Props Master Stacey Horne-Harper Stage Manager Bovie Boisvert

“The Skin of Our Teeth” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com and in conjunction with Salem State University’s Center for Creative and Performing Arts.

CHAIRPERSON LETTER Dear Theatre Patrons, The past 18 months have been very challenging for everyone. Through it all, our department flourished by reimagining the sphere of performance in our 2020-2021 season.

The faculty, staff, and students of the Theatre and Speech Communication Department are elated to welcome you back to our seats for live theatre at Salem State University.

We are opening the 2021-2022 mainstage season with Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s Orlando, directed by Julie Kiernan. The play is a magical and poetic dance between gender and through time, a fantastical world in which courtly movement and biographical narration combine to tell the story of a being who lives outside of human expectations and enjoys twice the experience that humanity has to offer.

Our next production is Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth, under the direction of Peter Sampieri. This Pulitzer Prize winner combines farce, burlesque, and satire, depicting the Antrobus family of Excelsior, New Jersey who narrowly escape one cataclysmic disaster after another. Whether he’s inventing the alphabet or saving the world from apocalypse, George Antrobus and his formidable family somehow manage to persevere.

We are continuing our season with the world premiere of Parker Goodreau’s The Thing They Love directed by Esme Allen. Set in 1933, New York City during the Great Depression, The Thing They Love depicts down-and-out rumrunner Rabbit and his sibling Maggs befriend a wealthy queer couple in a lavender marriage.

We close our 2021/2022 mainstage season with Into the Woods, a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by James Lapine, directed by Bill Cunningham. The musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests.

In addition to our mainstage offerings, we are also producing the third annual Veteran’s 10-Minute Play Festival, BFA directing thesis projects, a staged reading, and Acting Recital 2022 this season.

Again, welcome back to live theatre at Salem State University. Sit back in your socially distanced seat and enjoy the show.

Graciously, Jerry L. Johnson Chair, Theatre and Speech Communication Salem State University

DIRECTOR’S NOTE “Clocks slay time... time is dead as long as it is being clicked off by little wheels; only when the clock stops does time come to life.”

William Faulkner, The Sound and the Fury

DRAMATURG NOTE As Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Thornton Wilder once explained, “The Skin of Our Teeth is the destiny of the whole human group seen from a telescope 11,000 miles away." Over the course of this play, Wilder's vision moves the audience through geological, biblical, and modern times, starting with the arrival of the Ice Age, progressing to biblical times and the Great Flood, then modern times with a convention of American businessmen in Atlantic City and, lastly, the aftermath of war.

As today's audience sits in the Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts with masks, social distancing, and vaccination requirements in place, it is difficult to ignore Wilder's profound and portentous insight into the circularity of time and the power of human beings to overcome adversity.

First performed in 1942 shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and on the brink of America’s entry into World War II, Wilder sought to infuse the "comic spirit" into the grave challenges faced by the American people in a time of high anxiety.

The Skin of Our Teeth, in keeping with Wilder's desire for telescopic view of humankind, presents as an allegory. The wheel is a central motif and metaphor that drives Wilder's vision, representing the human capacity for invention and circularity of life and time. In each scene, the Antrobuses take a circular path through life, facing one crisis after the next, and somehow finding a way to prevail and return for another challenge. Characters represent archetypes that reflect societal understanding and expectations for individual behavior: the husband and father, the long suffering and devoted wife, the temptress, the perfect child, and the rebel. The last name Antrobus is loosely modified from the Greek word for human, "Anthropos."

Mr. George Antrobus represents Adam, the original man and father of humankind. George embodies traditional authority, learning, and invention.

He is everyman and yet also heroic in his efforts to lead. His role has also been compared to Noah in the Bible because he recreates civilization multiple times in the play, similar to Noah's act of preserving and recreating the world through the Great Flood.

Mrs. Antrobus represents Eve, the original woman. She is the nurturer and protector of marriage. Maggie remains patient in the face of her husband's infidelity and literally keeps the home fires burning throughout the play.

She is the moral voice for her children, scolding Gladys to act like a lady and attempting to protect Henry from his childhood transgressions.

Henry Antrobus fulfills the rebel or outlaw stereotype. He is a foil to his perfect sister, Gladys. Originally named Cain, Henry's actions mirror the biblical story of Cain and Abel. Cain was jealous of his brother Abel, killed him, and tried to hide his sin from God. Henry is portrayed as a disobedient and violent outsider; these qualities increase throughout the play. He has killed his brother and wears the mark of Cain on his forehead. Gladys is afraid Henry will harm a neighbor. Henry's status as an outsider within his own family grows over the course of the play and culminates in fighting on the opposite side of the war from his father.

Gladys represents the innocent child archetype in contrast to her brother, Henry, whose guilt is forever marked on his forehead. Gladys is eager to please her parents and strives to be the perfect student at school. She lifts her father's spirits and strives to make him proud. While she begins the play as a naive rule follower, she is corrupted by the world around her and punished for wearing red stockings and lipstick. Gladys has also been described as an archetype for traditional women's roles when she appears with the baby in the third act, demonstrating her responsibility to procreate and perpetuate the human race.

While Wilder’s play has earned acclaim for its wide lens on the challenges of humanity, in watching the play, it is also impossible to miss the more intimate view he provides on the challenges of the nuclear family. Mr. Antrobus is a successful inventor and political leader whose wife must cope with his time in public service as well as his infidelity. As a child, Gladys seeks to impress her father with her perfect grades and recitation of Longfellow poetry yet later has a child out of wedlock. Henry, in a literal sense, is the rebellious, murderous child, who forces his parents to confront the loss of Abel and the heartbreak of raising Cain.

Almost eighty years after its first performance, The Skin of our Teeth's focus on rising above adversity still resonates. Despite life threatening challenges, the Antrobus family demonstrates that human resilience and ingenuity lives on.

Sophie Collins ‘23

TIME and PLACE Act I. Home, Excelsior, New Jersey Act II. Atlantic City Boardwalk Act III. Home, Excelsior New Jersey The play runs approximately two and a half hours. There will be one tenminute intermission after Act II. Please note that the play contains mature themes and is not suitable for young children. This production also includes loud sounds, prop guns (which are never fired), and flashing lights.

COVID-19 Safety A reminder that masks must be worn during the performance over the nose and mouth. The actors will be unmasked while speaking and are following strict on campus testing protocols. Venue capacity is reduced, and we ask that you sit in designated open seats no matter the size of your party.

The venue is cleaned daily. We are THRILLED that you have joined us, but we politely ask that you depart the theatre immediately following the completion of the performance.

Out of courtesy to your fellow audience members and the actors onstage, please turn off any cell phones and pagers, and do not text during the performance. The videotaping or making of electronic or other audio and/ or visual recordings of this production or distributing recordings on any medium, including the internet, is strictly prohibited, a violation of the author’s rights and actionable under United States copyright law. For more information, please visit: https://concordtheatricals.com/resources/ protecting-artists

No food or beverages are allowed in the theatre. Salem State is a tobacco free campus. Thank you.

SPECIAL THANKS Salem State is grateful for the support provided by the Dembowski Family Theatre Endowment as well as Sophia and Bernard Gordon and the Gordon Foundation in making his production possible.

CAST THE ANTROBUS FAMILY Mrs. Antrobus..................................................................................Symphony Shea Mr. Antrobus .................................................................................. Stephen Caliskan Sabina...................................................................................................... Alyssa Fluet Henry................................................................................................ Michael Poliquin Gladys................................................................................................Carmen Serrato

THE ENSEMBLE Fortune Teller.....................................................................................Hannah Cunniff Mr. St. Fleur, the Stage Manager..................................................... Kenny St. Fleur Announcer............................................................................................ Marc Fournier Theatre Ushers...............................Djessy Kungu, Evan Carr, and Ryan McCarthy Dinosaur............................................................................................Christian Kinney Wooly Mammoth...............................................................................Hannah Cunniff Telegraph Boy and Telegraph Girl........................... Evan Carr and Sophie Collins Refugees...................................................Evan Carr, Marc Fournier, Djessy Kungu, Christian Kinney, Ryan McCarthy, Sophie Collins, Margaret Gould, Cait Etzel, and Hannah Cunniff Homer................................................................................................Christian Kinney Judge Moses.........................................................................................Djessy Kungu Miss E. Muse........................................................................................ Sophie Collins Miss M. Muse....................................................................................Margaret Gould Miss T. Muse................................................................................................. Cait Etzel Chair Pushers.......................................................Marc Fournier and Djessy Kungu Conventioneers................................Christian Kinney, Evan Carr, Ryan McCarthy, Sophie Collins, Margaret Gould, and Cait Etzel Crying Woman in Audience….................................................................... Cait Etzel Bingo Announcer......................................................... ……………...Margaret Gould Mr. Kungu, the Stage Carpenter..........................................................Djessy Kungu Ms. Etzel, the Wardrobe Crew Chief ......................................................... Cait Etzel Ms. Cunniff, the Dresser....................................................................Hannah Cunniff Mr. Kinney, the House Manager…..................................................Christian Kinney

“GRASS SOUP”, THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH BAND Vocals.................................................................................................Margaret Gould Ukulele.......................................................................................................... Cait Etzel Guitar........................................................................................................ Alyssa Fluet Saxophone/electric bass/percussion.........................................................Evan Carr Trumpet/percussion....................................................................... Michael Poliquin Piccolo.................................................................................................. Sophie Collins Melodica...........................................................................................Symphony Shea Piano................................................................................................ Stephen Caliskan

PRODUCTION PERSONNEL Assistant Directors...................................... Amanda Clifford and Jordan Mitchell Assistant Stage Managers..............................................Lily Barnes, Felix Horelick, and Cassandra Lebeau Assistant Lighting Designer.............................................................. Maddie Dustin Assistant Sound Designer.............................................................Cassandra Nappi Assistant Scenic Designer................................................................. Alecia DiCicco Dramaturg............................................................................................ Sophie Collins Company Deputy.............................................................................Symphony Shea Costume Shop Supervisor................................................................... Becca Jewett Assistant Costume Shop Supervisor.................................................... Sen Barone Costume Build Crew....................................................THE201/202 Workshop class Hair and Makeup Crew............Sarah Durning, Gianna Guthrie, and Taylor Willis Wardrobe Head...........................................................................................Holly Rust Wardrobe Run Crew..................................Fernando Barbosa, Madison Gallagher, Trevor Hathaway, Caitlyn Luria, Bridget Saunders, and Erin Shine Technical Director...................................................................................... Stu Grieve Assistant Technical Director.................................................................. Tim O’Toole Master Carpenter............................................................................... Connor Stamm Scenic Build Crew.......................... J’Von Allen, Samil Battenfeld, Davianna Cora, Juaquin Cruz, Alecia DiCicco, Josh Foisy, Julia McDonough, Bella Perez, Mary Reed, Rachael Schuster, Riley Toland, and the THE201/202 Workshop class Scenic Artist........................................................................................ Alecia DiCicco Scenic Painting Crew....................................... Rebecca Gosiewski, Nicole Kenney, Julia McDonough, Anya Saben, Liv Steeman, and Meghan Volpone Scenic Run Crew Captain................................................................. Colby Taormina Scenic Run Crew................................ Wes Crowley, Skylar Longley, AJ Metherall, and Patrick Preston

Faculty Props Master...............................................................Stacey Horne-Harper Props Build Crew............................Cole Hastings, Sarah Mueller, Nadia Okuliczki, Bella Perez, Andrew Reynolds, and Dylan Smith Props Run Crew Captain..................................................................... Sarah Mueller Props Run Crew.......................Kenny Bonilla, Jaela Boucher, and Melissa Poirier Student Master Electrician.................................................................Thom Brabant Programmer.........................................................................................Thom Brabant Light Board Operator.............................................................................. Dylan Smith Projections Operator.............................................................................. .J’Von Allen Sound Computer Operator................................................................. Cole Hastings Audio Engineer........................................................................................ Ben Richard Microphone Technician.................................................................... Zachary Graves

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Center for Creative and Performing Arts ........................ Karen Gahagan, director and Kati Nalbandian, project manager House Manager and Production Coordinator..................Ashley Preston O’Toole Assistant House Manager.......................................................Stephanie Rossmeisl Box Office Manager...................................................................................Diane Thai Assistant Box Office Manager........................................................... Davianna Cora Ushers............................................. Samil Battenfeld, Abigail Durham, Josh Foisy, Nicole Kenney, Lia Marcheterre, Julia McDonough, Mary Reed, Anya Saben, and Ian Tomarakos

CAST Stephen Caliskan (Mr. Antrobus) is a junior pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre performance. Previous credits include Filing Clerk (Machinal), Andrew (Love Letters), The Pastor (The Visit), and Malcolm (Bedroom Farce).

Awards: Four Superior Rankings at International Thespian Society Festival (2017 and 2018), Acting Scholarship at International Thespian Society Festival (2018).

Evan Carr (Telegraph Boy/Musician/Convener) is a junior pursuing a double major in BFA theatre performance and BA music. This is his fourth time participating in a Salem State Mainstage production. His previous credits include Boy/Girl (Much Ado About Nothing), Puppeteer/Musician (The Long Christmas Ride Home), and Stephen Belber/Stephen Mead Johnson (The Laramie Project).

Sophie Collins (Telegraph Girl, u/s Gladys) is a junior pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre performance. This is Sophie’s fourth production at Salem State University. Previous roles include Ana (The Volunteer), Mrs. Loomis (O Beautiful), Neighbor (Women in Parliament), Debbie Wilkinson (Billy Elliot), Rosie (Mamma Mia), and Granny (Into the Woods). Sophie has also participated in internships with Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Actor’s Shakespeare Project.

Hannah Cunniff (The Mammoth/Fortune Teller) is a transfer student pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre performance. This is her first role in person at Salem State University. Previous credits include Annelle (Steel Magnolias).

Cait Etzel (Band/Miss Muse/Convener/Girl crying in audience) is a junior who is a double major studying Bachelor of Arts theatre performance and communications at Salem State University. Some of her past roles include Gorrister (I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream) and Magician (STE’s Haunted House).

Alyssa Fluet (Sabina) is a sophomore pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in performance. This is her third role at Salem State University. Previous credits include Ensemble (The Laramie Project), MaryPat (A Sunday), Rebecca (A More Perfect Union), Donna Sheridan (Mamma Mia), Baker’s Wife (Into the Woods), and Marmee (Little Women).

Marc Fournier (Announcer, Chair Pusher, Refugee) is a senior pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater performance. This is his second mainstage production; he previously played Second Man in Machinal. Other credits include Lysander (Student Theater Ensemble’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream), John/Fountainhead (Water by the Spoonful), and Captain Black Stache (Peter and the Starcatcher).

Margaret Gould (Miss M Muse/Singer/bingo announcer) is a sophomore pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in performance at Salem State University with a minor in criminology. She is grateful for her prior credits in theater including The Queen (Epic Proportions), Paulette (Legally Blonde), Meg (The Workshop), and Gregory (Romeo and Juliet).

Christian Kinney (Dinosaur/Refugee/Homer/House Manager) is a junior in the Bachelor of Fine Arts theatre performance program. Previous credits include Husband/First Reporter/Judge (Machinal), First man (The Visit), Roderick Usher (Nightfall with Edgar Allen Poe) at Salem State University, and Scott (Isolation Like Insanity), a play he wrote himself.

Djessy Kungu (Chair Pusher/Usher/Moses) is a sophomore pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in performance. This is his first role at Salem State University.

Ryan McCarthy (Convener/Refugee/Usher) is a sophomore pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in performance. Recent Salem State credits include Joe Sycarczek (Hail Mary!) and Cody/Jacob/Bill (A More Perfect Union, Lost & Found, and A Sunday in the Veterans 10-Minute Play Festival). Other credits include Pinocchio (Shrek the Musical), Corny Collins (Hairspray), and Bertram Cates (Inherit the Wind).

Michael Poliquin (Henry) is a junior pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre performance at Salem State University. Previous credits include Kevin Rosario (In the Heights), Trumpet/Ensemble (The Long Christmas Ride Home), Gomez Adams (The Addams Family), and Father Roger Schmitt (The Laramie Project).

Carmen Serrato (Gladys) is in her second year pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre performance. Previous credits include Beatrice Schachter (Up the Down Staircase), Mrs. Shears (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time), Ali (Mamma Mia), and General Cartwright (Guys and Dolls).

Symphony Shea (Mrs. Antrobus) is a senior pursuing their Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre performance. This is their fifth role at Salem State University.

Previous credits include Mother/Prosecution (Machinal), Delia (Bedroom Farce), Player (Gunplay: A Play about America), and Ensemble (Ragtime).

Kenny St Fleur (Mr. St Fleur) is a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in playwriting. This is his third role at Salem State University. Previous credits include Cinderella's Prince (Into the Woods), John Jasper (The Mystery of Edwin Drood), Judge Turpin (Sweeney Todd), Pepper (Mamma Mia), and Second Man (The Visit).

CREATIVE TEAM AND PRODUCTION STAFF Lily Barnes (Assistant Stage Manager) is a sophomore pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in stage management. Recent technical credits include Orlando, Machinal, The Long Christmas Ride Home (Salem State University), and I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream (Student Theatre Ensemble).

Awards: Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 1 Stage Management Nominee.

Bovie Boisvert (Stage Manager) is a senior pursuing their Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in stage management. Their recent stage management credits are Peter and the Starcatcher (The Greater Boston Stage Company), The Skin of Our Teeth, The Long Christmas Ride Home, Bedroom Farce, Gunplay, Veteran’s 10-Minute Play Festival, Ragtime, and Rough Crossing (Salem State University). Awards: Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 1 Stage Management Nominee.

Mathias Cardona (Projections Designer) is a senior pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre design. Recent design credits include The Long Christmas Ride Home, Nightfall, White Witch, and Uncommon Women and Others (Salem State Theatre Ensemble), Esto Es Puerto Rico (Jorge Santiago Arce), Triggered (John ADEkoje), Unto This House (Alda Marshall Witherspoon), Midsummer Night’s Dream (Actor Shakespeare Project), The Every 28 Hour Play (Brookline High School), and The Wiz (Boston Arts Academy).

Amanda Clifford (Assistant Director) is a junior pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in directing. Recent directing credits include Mamma Mia! and Little Women (Methuen High School).

Alecia DiCicco (Assistant Scenic Designer) is a sophomore pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in technical theatre. This is her first mainstage show on the design team. Recent design credits include Hail Mary! (Student Theatre Ensemble). Recent production/crew credits include Orlando, The Laramie Project, Machinal, and The Long Christmas Ride Home (Salem State University).

Maddie Dustin (Assistant Lighting Designer) is a sophomore pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in technical theater with a lighting concentration. Recent credits include Orlando, Rabbit Hole, Machinal, and The Long Christmas Ride Home (Salem State University).

Michael M. Harvey (Lighting Designer) is an Associate Professor of design at Salem State University where he teaches and designs scenery and lighting.

Previously he spent four years at Southern Utah University where he served as Assistant Professor and Director of design and production. He taught scenic and lighting and sound design, as well as designed scenery, lights, and sound for the department of theatre arts and dance. He spent eight years teaching and designing at Central Lakes College in Minnesota. He also spent two years teaching at the University of Southern Indiana, where he served as scenic designer and technical director. Among his professional credits are scenic coordinator for the Opera Company of Philadelphia; scenic designer for Spamalot at North Shore Music Theatre; scenic and lighting designer for several Primedia Inc. television productions; and production manager for both the New Harmony Theatre in New Harmony, IN, and Capital Repertory Company in Albany, NY. Michael holds a Master of Fine Arts in Scenic Design and Theatre Technology from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. Felix Horelick (Assistant Stage Manager) is a sophomore pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree for stage management. Recent stage management credits include First Year Lab, Machinal, and The Long Christmas Ride Home (Salem State University).

Stacey Horne-Harper (Props Master) is a graduate of the University of Delaware Professional Theatre Training Program. She spent seven years as the properties carpenter at the American Repertory Theater. She would like to thank her family for all their incredible support.

Jerry L. Johnson (Costume Designer) is as an Associate Professor of Design and Chair of the Theatre and Speech Communications department. He is the costume designer for Drumline Live; a touring musical based on the movie. Currently, Jerry is designing Sheepdog for The Contemporary American Theatre Festival. In New York City, he designed for: Harlem School of the Arts, Columbia University, Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, Jean Cocteau Repertory, and Flux Theatre Ensemble. Jerry’s Broadway work includes Disney’s Lion King, Disney’s Little Mermaid, Jersey Boys, The Phantom of the Opera, Cinderella, and Rockette's Christmas Spectacular. While working in fashion, he was the Production Coordinator for: Marc Jacobs, Alice + Olivia, and Thakoon. His regional theatre credits include: The Santa Fe Opera, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Papermill Theatre, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Great Lakes Theatre, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festive, Arkansas Rep and the Contemporary American Theatre Festival. Internationally, he worked for ETA Hoffman theatre in Bamberg, Germany.

Jordan Mitchell (Assistant Director) is a junior pursuing their Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in directing. This is their first production in an assistant directing role. Some previous acting credits include Linus Van Pelt (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown) at Winnmere Family Theater, and Lenny Ryan (O Beautiful) and The Son (The Visit) at Salem State University.

Cassandra Nappi (Assistant Sound Designer) is a junior pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre design. Previous design credits include Orlando (Salem State University), The Women of Lockerbie (Middlesex Community College), and Noises Off! (Middlesex Community College).

Cassandra Lebeau (Assistant Stage Manager) is a senior pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in stage management. Previous stage management credits include The Laramie Project, Much Ado About Nothing, Top Girls, Uncommon Women and Others (Salem State Theatre Department), and Hir (Student Theatre Ensemble). Awards: Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 1 Stage Management nominee (2019, 2021).

Peter Sampieri (Director) is a director, playwright, song-writer, and puppeteer. His professional directing credits include (Off-Broadway) the world premiere of On The Line at the Cherry Lane Theatre, The Sister Wall at Barrow St. Theatre, and The Three Same Guys at The Public. (NYC): world premieres of Show Ho at Six Figures, Ars Nova, and Vendetta Chrome for The Dramatist’s Guild. (Regional Theatre): Wit, A Christmas Carol, and The Taming of The Shrew at Trinity Rep, and the world premiere of Yemaya’s Belly at Portland Stage Company. He also directed Red Noses, Crime and Punishment, The Pillowman, and the world premiere of Radio Free Emerson (Elliot Norton Award, Outstanding New Play) at Gamm Theatre. He’s a proud member of SDC, the national labor union for directors and choreographers.

THEATRE AND SPEECH COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT Celena Sky April Esme Allen Brianne Beatrice Bryn Boice William Cunningham Sara Conlon James J. Fallon, Professor Emeritus Myrna Finn, Professor Emerita Stuart Grieve Thomas J. Hallahan, Professor Emeritus Michael M. Harvey Elizabeth Hart, Professor Emerita Jane Hillier-Walkowiak Stacey Horne-Harper Alex Jacobs Becca Jewett Jerry L. Johnson, Chairperson Julie Kiernan Matthew Korahais Christopher Morris Janet Neely Tim O’Toole Ashley Preston O’Toole Jill Rogati Peter Sampieri Vera Sheppard, Professor Emerita Richard Snee Allen Vietzke Whitney L. White, Professor Emeritus Patricia Zaido, Professor Emerita

The Kennedy Center The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, part of the Rubenstein Arts Access Program, is generously funded by David M. Rubenstein.

Special Thanks to The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust for supporting the John F. Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts’ Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

Additional support is provided by The Honorable Stuart Bernstein and Wilma E. Bernstein; and the Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation.

Kennedy Center education and related artistic programming is made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts.

This production is entered in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The aims of this national theater education program are to identify and promote quality in college-level theater production. To this end, each production entered is eligible for a response by a regional KCACTF representative, and selected students and faculty are invited to participate in KCACTF programs involving scholarships, internships, grants and awards for actors, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, designers, stage managers and critics at both the regional and national levels.

Productions entered on the Participating level are eligible for invitation to the KCACTF regional festival and may also be considered for national awards recognizing outstanding achievement in production, design, direction and performance.

Last year more than 1,500 productions were entered in the KCACTF involving more than 200,000 students nationwide. By entering this production, our theater department is sharing in the KCACTF goals to recognize, reward, and celebrate the exemplary work produced in college and university theaters across the nation.

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