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WELCOME Welcome to the School of Theatre, Television, and Films (TTF) mainstage production of She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen. This brilliant play is written by an American writer—with Vietnamese ancestry. We might consequently refer to him as VietnameseAmerican by virtue of the circumstances of his birth, land, heritage and culture. Qui Nguyen has contributed copious amounts of work into the development of the American Theatre. Herein lies the beauty and unique quality that we aspire toward in the modern definition of the American Theatre. We yearn to see a true tapestry of voices that enriches our experiences and elevates our humanity. TTF is proud to present our virtual production of the work of an Asian American writer. We hope that you all join us as we work to convert our current human struggle into real change. Please enjoy the work.
‘Niyi Coker, Jr., Director School of Theatre, Television, and Film
She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
SHE KILLS MONSTERS: VIRTUAL REALMS By Qui Nguyen Directed by Peter James Cirino
Scenic Design........................................................................ Adam Parrocha°^ Integrated Media Design...........................................................Kat Guzzetta° Costume and Puppet Design.............................................Faith A. James°^ Lighting Design...................................................................................Ally Wood° Sound Design...............................................................................Ryn Schroeder Dramaturgy................................................................ Maya Greenfield-Thong Director of Photography......................................................Joyce Rocacorba Editor....................................................................................................Nick Carter+ Stage Manager/Producer............................................................ Ruby Bowser
CAST
Narrator...................................................................................... Roosevelt Green Tilly................................................................................................. Mikaela Macias Agnes....................................................................................... Marissa Rodriguez Chuck............................................................................Prosper Phongsaiphonh Vera............................................................................................. Simran Budhwani Myles............................................................................................................Tre Boyd Kaliope and Kelly................................................................. Isabella Mangione Lilith and Lilly................................................................................. Lauren Ochoa Orcus and Ronnie....................................................................... Devin Robbins The Great Mage Steve.....................................................Christopher Hawley Farrah the Faerie...........................................................................Kaylie Flowers Evil Tina........................................................................Fernie Leticia Salvatierra Evil Gabbi.........................................................................................J’Arrian Wade Tiamat.................................................................................................Elaina Covert Tiamat..................................................................................................Maya Stokes Tiamat..................................................................................................Andria Ward
+ MA in Theatre Arts *MFA in Musical Theatre °MFA in Design and Technology for Theatre, Television, and Film ^Qualifying or Thesis/Capstone Production
PLAYWRIGHT QUI
NGUYEN (pronounced “Kwee Gwen”), born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on January 1st, 1976, is a Vietnamese-American playwright, TV and film writer, co-founder of Vampire Cowboys Theatre Company, and geek.
His scripts include Vietgone, Poor Yella Rednecks, Revenge Song, Krunk Fu Battle Battle, Begets, Trial by Water, She Kills Monsters, Soul Samurai, The Inexplicable Redemption of Agent G, Alice in Slasherland, Fight Girl Battle World, and Living Dead in Denmark. He has also written for PBS, AMC, SYFY, Netflix, and Marvel. His most recent project is co-writing the script for Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon, which was released on Disney+ in March 2021. Fight director and lover of all things nerdy, Qui founded Vampire Cowboys Theatre Company with co-founder Robert Ross. According to Qui’s website, Vampire Cowboys “is often credited for being the pioneers of ‘geek theatre,’ hold[ing] the unique distinction of being the first and currently only professional theatre organization to be officially sponsored by NY Comic Con. It creates and produces new works of theatre based in action/adventure and dark comedy with a comic book aesthetic. The company actively pursues the mating of different genres with varied theatrical styles to create an eclectic structure to tell its stories. The company aims to bridge the gap between mass media entertainment and the performing arts, exposing the community to challenging, thoughtprovoking live entertainment rooted in today’s pop-culture vernacular.”
• Music Attributions • “Góða Nótt,” “Fólkvangr,” “Mjolnir,” “Dark Hollows,” “Until the End,” and “Hymn to the Gods” by Alexander Nakarada www.serpentsoundstudios.com, Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Possessor” and “Bad Blood” by Pleasure Fix, courtesy of the artist.
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DRAMATURG’S NOTE Welcome Adventurers! Our show She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms is a fantasy-action comedy that is based on the lore of “Dungeons and Dragons” (D&D), a table top role-playing game (RPG) created by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. At its heart, D&D is about storytelling: creating a fantastical world, crawling through dungeons, daring rescues, intrigue, fighting monsters, mischief, magic, mead, and more! When Broadway and the vast majority of theatres shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020, writer Qui Nguyen agreed to alter and re-release She Kills Monsters as She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms for virtual platforms such as Zoom. Allowing for social distancing, some major parts of the story have been altered to fit the online platform. Even if you have never played D&D, I think what really draws people to this story is the idea of connection. In the midst of tragedy and death, our main character—Agnes—reaches out to meet her sister. Though D&D is a madeup fantasy land, eventually the connections that Agnes makes in-game slowly spread into her “waking” life. With COVID-19 changing all of our lives into a more solitary situation, the need for connection is more present than ever. Okay, travelers! It’s time to roll for initiative and get ready for battle! We hope you enjoy our production of She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms. For a complete guide to all the monsters, classes, and races in She Kills Monsters—or for more information on our show—please visit our website at sdsuskm.wordpress.com. —Maya Greenfield-Thong, Dramaturg
• Acknowledgments & Special Thanks • We would like to thank Vincenzo Miguel Cirino, Giovanni Christopher Cirino, Bianca Cirino, Antonia Lopez-Victoria, Miguel Acosta, Alicia Acosta, Lenore Lopez-Victoria, Alice Cirino, Petyr Cirino, Tim Powell, Greg Penetrante, and Lizzette Flores.
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DIRECTOR PETER JAMES CIRINO
has started two theatre companies locally. The Collective Multi-Cultural Theatre and TuYo Theatre, a Latinx commons. Peter restarted and reconfigured the Asian American Repertory Theatre. AART was invited to be in residence at the La Jolla Playhouse for two productions. Peter created a curriculum for the Old Globe’s Meta program which was implemented throughout the the San Diego school system. He has worked internationally in developing and touring SDSU productions to Mexico City, Vera Cruz, and Oaxaca. In collaboration with University of San Diego and University of California at San Diego, he created the Community Theatre Project, which is a service-learning component of the curriculum at SDSU. SDSU students collect stories by running workshops at various locations throughout the county (such as Monarch School and Door of Hope). From these workshops the stories collected would be written into plays by the USD students, directed by the UCSD students, and performed by the SDSU students. He has created courses on Diversity and in the PSFA Minor (Media Arts and Technology). In developing these courses, he worked with both undergraduate and graduate students. Peter has also grown the Introduction to Theatre, Television, and Film course and continued to develop the International Film course. Peter has developed two courses that prepare actors for a professional career, along with a Stand Up and Sketch comedy course.
DRAMATURG MAYA GREENFIELD-THONG is very excited to be involved
in SDSU’s production of She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms. She is a theatre and business management dual major in her final semester at SDSU. Her most recent dramaturgical role was for Hershey Felder: A Paris Love Story at the San Diego Repertory Theatre. Other notable shows she has dramaturged for include: Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, James and the Giant Peach, She Loves Me, The Full Monty, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Doctor Faustus Lights the Lights. As her last show here at SDSU, Maya would like to thank everyone who has supported, mentored, and helped her grow during her journey towards graduation. She is especially thankful for her family and friends for all their love and support for her passion in theatre. Maya hopes you enjoy this special performance and thanks you for supporting the arts in education.
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SCENIC DESIGNER ADAM PARROCHA is currently pursuing his Master of
Fine Arts Degree in Design and Technology for the Theatre (Scenic Design) at San Diego State University. Designs for the School of Theatre, Television, and Film include Más (set), Dog Sees God (projections), Chess in Concert (media design) and The Mental State (set) at Palomar College in San Marcos. He was nominated for an ACT Aubrey Award for Outstanding Scenic Design for Lend Me a Tenor at Vanguard Theatre in Point Loma.Adam was a recent recipient of the Tom Bollard Scholarship and the Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky Fellowship with Cygnet Theatre where he worked as a scenic design assistant on Rock of Ages. Previously, Adam worked at a major marine-life park in San Diego where he painted actual bamboo to look like bamboo and designed sets and props for sea lions, otters and occasionally people.
INTEGRATED MEDIA DESIGNER KAT GUZZETTA is currently in her second year as a Scenic
and Projection Design and Technology MFA candidate at SDSU. She received her BA in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Tech Theatre from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. In undergrad, Kat spent her time working as an artist and technician at the San Luis Obispo Performing Arts Center and Alex Spanos Theater. Kat’s first scenic production at SDSU was this semester’s production of Cloud 9 and She Kills Monsters will be her first Integrated Media Design here.
COSTUME & PUPPET DESIGNER FAITH A. JAMES has completed her MFA in Design and
Technology at the School of Theatre, TV and Film at San Diego State University. Her Puppet and Costume design and artisanry experiences range from new plays such as Lying With Badgers with the Native Voices at the Autry to main stage productions such as James and the Giant Peach where she focused on puppet build. She has worked as both costume and puppet designer on this theatrically filmed production of She Kills Monsters and has specialization in wire bending at Trinidad and Tobago Carnival. She has completed a Jim Henson Foundation Mini Residency Grant with The Puppet Showplace Theatre, worked with The Moxie on a filmed theatrical production of The Niceties directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg and a production of RE: Euridice/Orfeo (Peri) directed by Alan E. Hicks at San Diego State Opera. She is also a member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) and the Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry (LAGP).
LIGHTING DESIGNER ALLY WOOD is a first year MFA student in Lighting Design
here at SDSU. She graduated from Georgia College & State University in 2018 with a BA in Theatre, specializing in both Lighting Design and Stage Management. Her most notable designs there were for A Streetcar Named Desire, Detroit 67, and Cabaret, all of which were nominated for the KCACTF award for Best Lighting Design. Upon graduating from Georgia College, Ally worked as the Lighting Design intern for the Naples Players in Naples, FL. There she had the opportunity to design both Junie B. Jones Jr.: The Musical and Disney’s Aladdin Jr. as well as being the Assistant Lighting Designer/Assistant Master Electrician for the summer mainstage show Chicago. Ally was the Assistant Lighting Designer for the SDSU production of Chess in Concert and is currently the Master Electrician for Pippin.
SOUND DESIGNER RYN SCHROEDER is a senior studying Theatre Design and
Technology at SDSU, with a focus on stage management and sound design. However, her work in theatre also branches off into house management, box office, and tour coordination. Her other sound credits are being a part of the audio team for Aztec Game Lab and The Glaspell Project (Fall 2018). Her stage management credits here at State include The Pillowman (Spring 2018), Leonard Bernstein’s Mass (Fall 2018), The Vagina Monologues (Spring 2019), Spring Awakening (Spring 2019), Lying With Badgers (Fall 2019), Time Is On Our Side (Spring 2020), Chess in Concert (Fall 2020), and Pippin (Spring 2021).
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY JOYCE ROCACORBA is a graduating senior majoring in
Television, Film, New Media Production. In her time at SDSU, she has created award-winning short films, documentaries, podcasts and is currently producing her thesis films False Light and Sleepyhead. After graduation she will be a fellow for the National Academy of Television and hopes to continue exploring live productions, television, and documentary. Ultimately she hopes to use storytelling to humanize, connect, and foster more empathy in the world. She wants to thank the cast and crew of She Kills Monsters for their perseverance and optimism during the long hours of filming, Peter Cirino for advocating for her and trusting her with such an important job, and lastly Tim Powell for constantly giving her opportunities to be challenged and to become a wiser more confident filmmaker.
CAST: WHO’S WHO Tre Boyd
(Myles) Tre is in his 3rd year at San Diego State University, and this is his first SDSU mainstage production. Tre is extremely excited to be a part of this talented cast and crew. He wants to thank Peter Cirino for this amazing opportunity, and also wants to thank the hard work the production team put in order to make this play possible despite the restrictions of COVID. Tre hopes to be a part of more productions in the future, whether it be Theatre or Film. He hopes you enjoy the play and go Play Dungeons and Dragons!
Simran Budhwani (Vera)
Simran is a senior at San Diego State University majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with an Emphasis in Journalism Media Studies, Communication and Theatre. She is an American-Pakistani, born and raised in San Diego, an aspiring singer, songwriter, and actress. She has music released on all streaming platforms. Her newest one is an English and Urdu mashup titled “Faith.” Simran is humbled to make her SDSU acting debut through her role as Vera in She Kills Monsters! She is also performing in Golden Hour, a short film by Stephanie Lee, and two pieces through the Playwrights Project. Simran would like to thank Peter Cirino for this incredible opportunity, as well as all of her theatre teachers for continuously supporting her in her endeavors.
Elaina Covert (Tiamat)
Elaina Covert is currently working on her Bachelor’s in Theatre Arts. This is her second semester at San Diego State University and she is beyond excited to be part of such an incredible production. You may have previously seen her as Alexis in Liquidation at San Diego State University, Gerty Fail in Failure: A Love Story, or The Countess in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, both at Grossmont College. She would like to say a massive thank you to her beautiful family and friends for always supporting her and her passions. She would also like to thank the lovely cast and crew of She Kills Monsters for the truly magical art that was created. Thank you times a million. Enjoy the show!!
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CAST: WHO’S WHO Kaylie Flowers (Farrah the Faerie)
Kaylie Flowers is a Sophomore majoring in Theatre, Performance emphasis with a minor in Television, Film, and New Media at SDSU. You might have seen her on the zoom stage as Mom 3 in Two Lakes Two Rivers (SDSU 2020), as Janice in The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds (SDSU 2020), Harvey the Uterus in Raise the Vibration (SDSU 2021), Dr. Gaynor in the Straw (SBNL 2021). Her film credits include, the Lead in Poison Apple (SDSU 2020), Lead in Ode to Death Foretold (SDSU 2020), and Lead in Cold Turkey (SDSU 2020). Or you might hear her soon on KCR in Boy Scout Vampire Hunters (SDSU 2021). Kaylie is super excited to share Farrah the Faerie with you all, this character to her is like looking in a mirror. Enjoy the show! p.s. Hi mom <3
Roosevelt Green
(Narrator) Roosevelt Green is a transfer student at SDSU pursuing a major in Theatre Arts, Performance with a minor in TFM Critical Studies. He transferred from San Diego Community College. He’s performed in over three plays at City College including To Kill A Mockingbird as the falsely accused Tom Robinson. His last performance at City College was in Anatomy of Gray where he played a Pastor Phineas Wingfield. He acted in two Stardust Theatricals productions. He portrayed a merciless World War II Sgt Merwin J. Toomey in Biloxi Blues, and the lead role of William Shakespeare’s King Lear, which was his first Shakespeare role. He also played the role of the cruel Father in Jeseca Prudencio’s production of Metamorphosis, this will be his second play production at SDSU. When he is not acting, he writes creative stories as a hobby. Two other skills that he wishes to hone on are poetry and playwriting.
Christopher Hawley
(The Great Mage Steve) Christopher Hawley is a junior at SDSU majoring in theater arts with an emphasis in performance and he is thrilled to be a part of this production of She Kills Monsters. He was also in SDSU’s production of Much Ado About Nothing last semester in the fall where he played Verges and had the privilege of being in the Playwrights’ Project his freshman year. He is thrilled to be in the virtual realms of She Kills Monsters. He wants to thank the director, Peter Cirino, as well as the rest of the cast and crew that made this production happen. He would like to acknowledge all the support his family has given him towards his love of theater/film and he could not be this confident as an actor without them. He will never forget the hard work, dedication, and heart that was put into this show and it was an honor getting to meet so many amazing and talented faces.
CAST: WHO’S WHO Mikaela Macias
(Tilly) Mikaela Rae Macias is a freshman at San Diego State University as a Theatre Performance major. She is beyond grateful for her role as Tilly Evans in SDSU’s Production of She Kills Monsters. You last saw her as Hero in SDSU’s production of Much Ado About Nothing. Her favorite past roles are Hope Cladwell in Urinetown the Musical (Coronado School of the Arts), Duke Frederick in As You Like It (CoSA) & Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank (CoSA). Mikaela wants to say thank you to her mom, grandmother, and little cousin Bella for being constant reminders of what powerful women look like. She would also like to thank Peter Cirino, the cast and crew of She Kills Monsters. This show has opened her eyes not only to the life in her character but also the life that theatre can create. Keep moving forward and kill monsters!
Isabella Mangione
(Kaliope/Kelly) Finishing her last year at SDSU, Isabella will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts, with an emphasis in Performance. Last year she played Tara in the SDSU Main Stage production of Lying with Badgers and in the spring studied physical theatre at the Accademia dell’Arte in Italy. Isabella has enjoyed doing both theatre and film throughout her career at SDSU and played Lucia in her most recent student film Sucker for Love. She is thrilled to be a part of She Kills Monsters and participate in such an innovative approach to theater on screen! Isabella wants to thank her mom, dad, sister, and grandparents for supporting her throughout her journey at SDSU, because without their continued love and support, none of this would be possible.
Lauren Ochoa
(Lilith/Lilly) Lauren Ochoa is a fourth year here at San Diego State University. She is double majoring in Film Production and General Theatre, and is very excited to be graduating in May. Some of Lauren’s other SDSU favorite credits include playing Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Maria in Twelfth Night, and acting in The Vagina Monologues. She has also had the pleasure of directing and writing many short films while at SDSU. Lauren has loved being a part of She Kills Monsters and is excited to share it soon!
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CAST: WHO’S WHO Prosper Phongsaiphonh
(Chuck) Prosper Phongsaiphonh is in his final year as a Theatre major at SDSU. He is very excited to be involved with this production and take on the incredible role of Chuck! He has been involved in all aspects of theatre including acting, stage managing, directing, prop making, set building, etc. He has trained under Randy Reinholz, Jesca Prudencio, Adrian Alita, Peter Cirino, and Tim Powell at SDSU and with Debra Hammond at Sierra College. A video game, cartoon, anime enthusiast and voice-over artist, he hopes to one day lend his voice to entertain the masses.
Devin Robbins (Orcus/Ronnie)
Performing in roles such as Gregor in Metamorphosis, Ramiro and Julio in Just Like Us, Butch Honeywell in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Lane in Liquidation, various roles in Playwrights Project: Beyond Prison Walls, and now as Orcus in She Kills Monsters, Devin continues his training as a Senior at SDSU, studying his craft in film, theatre, voice acting, physicality and movement, method, improvisational, and commercial acting while receiving teachings from Kenny Leon, Jesca Prudencio, Randy Reinholz, Tim Powell, Dani Bedau, Peter Cirino, Adrian Alita, and Carolyn Keith. Having an identical twin, passion for video games and anime, and an energetic physicality, Devin’s amusing nature is carried with him as he excitedly awaits to bring to life the stories of his future personas on Broadway, in Video Games, Anime, and on the Big Screen!
Marissa Rodriguez (Agnes)
Marissa Rodriguez is in her final year at SDSU studying Theatre Arts emphasizing in Performance. She has been acting since age 10, performing for camera and stage. Her latest projects include SDSU’s production of Much Ado About Nothing (Ursula), short film Duality of Being by Amanda Rodriguez, and multiple voice-over roles. Throughout her time in San Diego, she has had the privilege of performing with local theatre companies including Amigos Del Rep and Onstage Playhouse. Last spring, she trained in and studied physical theatre and autobiographical theatre at the University of Kent in England. Despite all the challenges and obstacles these times have presented, she is dedicated to spreading relief and love through her art. She is grateful for the opportunity to portray Agnes and experience this unique blend of theatre and film. Marissa thanks her family, friends, instructors, and collaborators for believing in her and inspiring her always.
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CAST: WHO’S WHO Fernie Leticia Salvatierra (Evil Tina)
Fernie Salvatierra is a 4th-year senior, graduating with a B.A in Interdisciplinary (I3) Studies. Her areas of focus are Public Health, Psychology, and Theatre. She is from Los Angeles County and has lived and loved So-Cal her whole life. Fernie is making her first stage appearance ever, here at San Diego State University in this She Kills Monsters production. She is Co-Captain of the Diamonds Majorette Dance Team here at SDSU so you may have seen her dancing to the band in the stands at SDSU football games. Fernie would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her on this journey, and her boyfriend for encouraging her to pursue acting.
Maya Stokes
(Tiamat) Maya is a third-year Theatre Performance major at San Diego State University. She has had the privilege of performing in other shows on campus such as Just Like Us by Karen Zacarías & Despierta!, a student-written musical by Mario Vega and Eliza Vedar. She is honored to be a part of this production of She Kills Monsters and hopes everyone appreciates the efforts of the cast and crew who made it all happen.
J’Arrian Wade (Evil Gabbi)
J’Arrian Wade is well into her third year as a Theatre, Performance major here at San Diego State University. She discovered her love for entertaining very early in life and is happy to continue that journey into her college career. This is her fourth show at SDSU; previously seen in Spring Awakening as Thea and Saint Monica in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. She is looking to expand her talents within another avenue of theatre soon.
Andria Ward (Tiamat)
Andria Ward was born and raised in San Diego, CA. and is currently in her fourth year as a Theatre Arts major at San Diego State University. She is so grateful to have been involved in such an amazing production as this one. She often goes back and forth working on shows as both an actress and a stage manager. Some of her favorite projects she’s worked on would include being part of SDSU’s The Playwright’s Project, and working as part of the stage management team for SDSU’s mainstage productions of Much Ado About Nothing directed by Randy Reinholz, and Just Like Us directed by Peter Cirino. Along with pursuing a career in the world of theatre, she also works in photography, painting, voice acting, and creative writing.
PRODUCTION STAFF MANAGEMENT
Production Manager & Stage Management Advisor....... Jay Sheehan Assistant Director....................................................................Joyce Rocacorba Assistant Director..................................................... Maya Greenfield-Thong Assistant Stage Manager/Assistant Fight Coordinator ........................................................................................................Jacob Yurkovich Assistant Stage Manager/Fight Coordinator..................Chloé Verbestel Dramaturgy Advisor..........................................................................Shelley Orr Poster Design............................................................................... Andrea Zuniga
SCENIC DESIGN
Scenic Design Advisor............................................................. Ralph Funicello Technical Direction Advisor....................................................Brian McVicker Shop Foreman..............................................................................Andrew Young Technical Director....................................................................... Josh Munden° Scenic Artist and Properties Master................................Kristen E. Flores Scenic Painter and Properties Construction................. McKenna Perry°, ...................................................................... Jahayla Overton°, Kaylie Flowers, .................................................................. Adam Parrocha and Cassidy Steele
COSTUME DESIGN
Costume Design Advisor................................................. Denitsa Bliznakova Costume Shop Manager................................................................ Teri Tavares Costume Design Assistant....................................................Miranda Sieber° Costume/Wig Technician.......................................................... Peter Herman Lead Dragon Puppet Builder...............................................Miranda Sieber° Dragon Puppet Builders................................ Jacob Cooper, Faith James°, .......................... Regan McKay°, Waverly Strickland°, Deanna Trethewey Tilly’s Armor.................................................................................... Taylor Payne° Stitcher................................................................................................ Jasz Cabrera Costume Run Crew.......................................Jacob Cooper, Alexis Eldridge
LIGHTING & SOUND DESIGN
Lighting Design Advisor .......................................................Anne E. McMills Lighting, Sound, and Projections Shop Supervisor...........C.J. Whitaker Production Electrician....................................................................Colby Freel° Light Board Operator...........................................................Hunter Stockwell Sound Design Advisor..................................................................C.J. Whitaker Sound Board Operator/Recording Engineer......................... Javier Pinon Sound A2...................................................................................... Matthew Ayran
PRODUCTION STAFF INTEGRATED MEDIA DESIGN
Integrated Media Design Advisor...................... Charles Murdock Lucas Integrated Media Design Assistant.................................Danielle Johnson Integrated Media Design Assistant................................... McKenna Perry°
FILM
Film Advisor......................................................................................... Tim Powell Director of Photography......................................................Joyce Rocacorba Camera Operator......................................................................... Robert Carver Camera Operator........................................................................Coster Montes Camera Operator........................................................................ Brooke Ochoa Camera Operator............................................................................. Joseph Ruiz Camera Operator.....................................................................Anita Scheiblich
EDITING
Film Editor..........................................................................................Nick Carter+ Assistant Film Editor..................................................................Owen Ekstrom Assistant Film Editor....................................................................Jeremy Eccles Assistant Film Editor.......................................................................Daniel Eskin Assistant Film Editor............................................................. Gabriel Zendejas
FIGHT & DANCE CHOREOGRAPHERS
Dance Choreographer........................................... Fernie Leticia Salvatierra Fight Coordinator.....................................................................Chloé Verbestel Assistant Fight Coordinator.................................................Jacob Yurkovich
COVID COMPLIANCE
Head Covid Compliance Officers........... Peter Herman, Andrew Young Covid Compliance Officer................................................... Aleta Mascorro+ Covid Compliance Officer.....................................................Lindsey Brashier Covid Compliance Officer............................................ Cynthia Bloodgood° Covid Compliance Officer...................................................... Kameron Grant Covid Compliance Officer.................................................Martha Rodriquez
MARKETING & FRONT OF HOUSE
Box Office and Social Media Coordinator.................................Dina Perez MA in Theatre Arts *MFA in Musical Theatre °MFA in Design and Technology for Theatre, Television, and Film ^Qualifying or Thesis Production +
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DONORS
We are pleased to thank our generous supporters, as all that we accomplish would not be possible without the generous support of alumni and community members, who make significant contributions to support our students and programs at SDSU. Thank you!
Endowed Funds ($50,000+)
Ages of Drama-Live Endowment Hayes Anderson Student Excellence Endowment Annas Endowed Scholarship in Costume Design Anonymous Endowed Scholarship Bolles Family Scholarship Endowment Julia R. Brown Musical Theatre Endowed Scholarship Ruth Anna, Louis F., Dorothy Cable Endowed Scholarship Brita C. Davis and Richard R. Davis Musical Theatre Endowed Scholarship Deborah M. Dexter Endowed Scholarship in Musical Theatre Joyce Gattas Musical Theatre Scholarship Nella Feldman Gross Scholarship Endowment Chuck and Robin Luby Endowment for Musical Theatre Mangan/Christensen Endowed Scholarship for Musical Theatre McCabe Family Scholarship Endowment Margaret McKerrow Scholarship Endowment Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Endowed Professorship supported by Carey Gail Wall, Ph.D. and Terry L. O’Donnell, Ph.D. Musical Theatre Scholarship Endowment Mack Owen Scholarship Endowment Don Powell Endowed Chair in Scenic Design Don Powell Endowment Roscoe-Tiffany MFA Musical Theatre Endowed Scholarship Marion Ross Scholarship Endowment Darlene and Donald Shiley Endowment for Student Excellence in Musical Theatre Henry Stanton Endowment Clarence and Catherine Stephenson Musical Theatre Endowed Scholarship George and Judy Sunga Endowed Scholarship Theatre Endowment Fund Lee Rae Ulrich Costume Design Memorial Fund Judith and Jack White Musical Theatre Endowed Scholarship Paulette Wilson Endowment for Musical Theatre The Mary Ellen Trainor Zemeckis Student Enrichment Program in Theatre, Television, Film, and Journalism
An endowment can be established with a commitment of $50,000 or more. Thank you to these generous supporters.
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DONORS
Annual Funds and Scholarships (up to $50,000) Annas Costume Studio Fund Aztecs to Hollywood Bellinghiere Scholarship Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film Tom Bollard Fellowship in Design and Technology Clayton Brace Awards Scholarship Fund Drama Circle Michael and Anne-Charlotte “A.C.” Harvey Scholarship Ron and Sue Heller Fund for Musical Theatre Gale Anne Hurd TFM Program Marshall and Judy Lewis Musical Theatre Fund Love Letters Production Fund Los Lobos Documentaries Film Fund Denise Madruga Scholarship John J. and Katherine F. Martin MFA Musical Theatre Scholarship Thomas and Randi McKenzie Fund for Experiential Theatrical Opportunities Dennis Sanders Scholarship San Diego Theatre Arts Research Lab Michele Schlecht MFA Musical Theatre Scholarship Hunton Sellman Scholarship Chad Shelton Memorial Scholarship R P Shields Scholarship Student Success Fund Theatre, Television and Film
Generous Supporters ($500+) (7/1/2018-6/30/2019)
Emmet G. Barton Stephanie Brownyard Stephen and Robin Ching Sarah Elizabeth Jewett Coombs Jeff and Pam Cotta Sylvia J. Fitch Paul Giarrusso Barbara and William K. Graham, Ph.D. Brett K. Kelly Adam and Shelley Lambert
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FACULTY & STAFF
ADMINISTRATION ‘Niyi Coker Jr., Professor & Director of the School of Theatre, Television, and Film Melanie Dumont, Financial Coordinator Angie Parkhurst, School Coordinator Dina Perez, Box Office Coordinator TELEVISION, FILM, AND NEW MEDIA FACULTY/STAFF Greg Durbin, Professor Alex Farnsley, Lecturer Mark Freeman, Professor Brian Hu, Assistant Professor Bob Jordan, Lecturer Martha M. Lauzen, Professor, Executive Director - Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film Stephanie Lee, TFM Shop Foreman David Morong, Professor, Graduate Advisor Greg Penetrante, TV/Film Studio Engineer Timothy A. Powell, Professor, Area Head James B. Ray, TV/Film Studio Engineer Rebecca Romani, Lecturer Sam Shpigelman, Lecturer Rich Underwood, Lecturer Stuart Voytilla, Lecturer, Undergrad Advisor
Jesca Prudencio, Assistant Professor Randy Reinholz, Professor Peggy Shannon, Professor, Dean of PSFA Jay Sheehan, Faculty Production Manager, Stage Management Advisor Teri McConnell Tavares, Costume Shop Manager Katie (Laura) Turner, Lecturer, Undergraduate Advisor Christopher Warren, Assistant Professor Andrew Young, Scene Shop Foreman
EMERITUS FACULTY Hayes Anderson, Professor Emeritus, Telecommunications and Film Carroll Blue, Professor Emerita, Telecommunications and Film Anne-Charlotte Harvey, Professor Emerita of Theatre Michael Harvey, Professor Emeritus of Theatre Elizabeth Heighten, Professor Emerita, Telecommunications and Film Kaye Jameson, Professor Emeritus, Telecommunications and Film Paula Kalustian, Professor Emerita, Head of MFA Musical Theatre Program THEATRE FACULTY/STAFF Margaret Larlham, Professor Emerita Adrian Alita, Associate Professor, Head of Acting Peter Larlham, Professor Emeritus Dani Bedau, Associate Professor Robert E. Lee, Professor Emeritus, Telecommunications and Film Denita Bliznakova, Professor, Head of Design/Technology MFA program Roy Madsen, Professor Emeritus, Telecommunications and Film Stephen Brotebeck, Associate Professor Donald R. Martin, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus Peter Cirino, Associate Professor Margaret McKerrow, Professor Emerita of Kristen Flores, Scenic Charge Artist/Prop Theatre Master Ralph Funicello, Don Powell Chair in Scene Tom Meador, Professor Emeritus, Telecommunications and Film Design Jack Ofield, Emeritus Professor of Film Peter Herman, Wig Making, Make-up Costume Construction Michael Real, Professor Emeritus, Telecommunications and Film D.J. Hopkins, Professor Charles Murdock Lucas, Associate Professor Beeb Salzer, Professor Emeritus of Theatre Loren Schreiber, Emeritus Professor, Anne McMills, Associate Professor, Design/Technology MFA Graduate Advisor Director of Technology Rick Simas, Lecturer Emeritus, Musical Brian McVicker, Technical Director Theatre Robert Meffe, Professor, Graduate Advisor Carolyn “C.J.” Keith, Lecturer Emerita Peter Nordyke, Master Electrician John Witherspoon, Professor Emeritus, Sharon Oppenheimer, Lecturer Telecommunications and Film Shelley Orr, Associate Professor, Graduate Craig Wolf, Professor Emeritus Advisor for MA Theatre Arts
GENERAL INFORMATION CELL PHONES As a courtesy to the actors and those around you, please turn off or silence cell phones while in the theatre. CAMERAS & RECORDING DEVICES The use of any cameras and/or recording devices is strictly prohibited without advance written permission from The School of Theatre, Television, and Film. LATE ARRIVALS & NO-SHOWS Please arrive on-time and do not be a no-show. Latecomers may be asked until an intermission to be seated; and, seats not claimed will be re-sold DON POWELL THEATRE BOX OFFICE
Hours of Operation: One-hour before Curtain
The Box Office is closed for all school holidays as well as during the summer vacation period.
Virtual Production Ticket Prices: $15 - General Admission $10 - Students, SDSU Affiliates, Seniors (60+), and Active Military
(Prices may vary for special events/productions)
Phone: 619-594-6884 Email: ttf.boxoffice@mail.sdsu.edu Purchase Tickets Online: ttf.sdsu.edu ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Phone: 619-594-5091 Theatre productions, film events, and TV programming are made possible by the generous support of our donors. To make a contribution to our outstanding programs, please call 619.594.4548 or visit psfa.sdsu.edu.
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