SDSU SCHOOL OF THEATRE, TELEVISION, AND FILM
PLAYBILL
WELCOME to the opening production of our 100th Season: Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party! We are thrilled that you have joined us for another outstanding production in a long tradition of excellence spanning the past century. Throughout our 100th Season, we will illuminate the breadth of theatre at SDSU by highlighting the diverse areas that contribute to our productions. This production celebrates the excitement, artistry, and exceptional training of our Musical Theatre programs. Founded in 1982, the MFA Musical Theatre program has been preparing artist-scholars for more than 40 years. It is especially meaningful that alumna Courtney Corey (‘26) is directing tonight’s production. The cast features the newest class of MFA Musical Theatre students, along with many students from our BA Musical Theatre program. Our BA in Musical Theatre, the School’s newest degree program, was established in 2024. It provides students with broad-based, professional training that is rare in the field. I offer my deepest gratitude to Professor and Head of Musical Theatre Robert Meffe, who championed the creation of this new degree and continues to lead the area with inspired vision and dedication. My thanks also go to all of the faculty and staff who teach, mentor, and support these two extraordinary programs. Tonight’s production takes us back to the 1920s—a time of debauchery, excess, and wild abandon. It is fitting that we begin our 100th Season in the very decade when our production program was born. I look forward to sharing the rest of this remarkable season with you as we celebrate the faculty, staff, and students who make theatre at SDSU shine!
Stephen Brotebeck, Director School of Theatre, Television, and Film
Content Warning: This production contains portrayals of violence, sexual content, sexual violence, prop gun/sound of gunfire and suicidal ideation. This production contains theatrical fog/haze and/or flashing/strobe lighting.
THE WILD PARTY
Based on the Poem By Joseph Moncure March Book, Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Directed by Courtney Corey Musically Directed by Robert Meffe
Produced by Special Arrangement with Music Theatre International
Scenic Design................................................................. Andrew McGlothen°^ Costume Design.................................................................... Jocelyn Tamayo°^ Lighting Design....................................................................Oleander Zeissig°^ Sound Design.................................................................................Paul Peterson Choreography...................................................................................Jill Rovatsos Dramaturgs................................................. Amanda Steiner, Alana Beasley+ Stage Manager................................................................................Emma Garcia
CAST
Queenie............................................................................................ Lyric Boothe* Burrs............................................................................................Christian Duarte* Black..........................................................................................JoeJoe McKinney* Kate.......................................................................................................Kylie Young* Madelaine True.........................................................................Mackayla Olivas Phil...........................................................................................................Willis Hao* Oscar........................................................................................ Andrew Oswald*++ Eddie.........................................................................................Kyle Gunsiorowski Mae..................................................................................................... Ashley Roche Nadine................................................................................................ Karlita Harris Sam................................................................................................Charlie Portman Dolores...................................................................................... Valentina D’Auria Max......................................................................................................... Jacob Kane Jackie......................................................................................................... Yuri Ueno Ensemble......................................................Andrew Mosby, Shane Mullinix, ......................... Addison Nesbitt, Sanvi Rath, Isabel Wirz, Zachary Zopfi Swings................................................... Avery Henkenius, Bereket Moncrief MA in Theatre Arts *MFA in Musical Theatre °MFA in Design and Technology for Theatre, Television, and Film ^Qualifying or Thesis/Capstone Production ++ Appears by permission of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States +
DIRECTOR’S NOTE In 1926, Joseph Moncure March left his position as the first managing editor of the fledgling magazine The New Yorker to pursue a full-time writing career. He began this new chapter in his life with a rhyming couplet:
“Queenie was a blonde, and her age stood still, And she danced twice a day in vaudeville.” Over the course of that summer, he expanded those two lines into a sizzling narrative poem, driven by an intoxicating rhythm and filled with vivid, jaw-dropping details of a wild night that ends in destruction for some and profound release for others. At the time, the United States was in the midst of a thirteen-year period of nationwide Prohibition. Americans were well acquainted with the deep reach of government and social authority, which extended into their homes, habits, private choices, and everyday pleasures, dictating what they could consume and what was supposedly “good for them.” Perhaps this intense desire to push against pressure and constraint compelled March to write with such uninhibited daring. While the poem explored what might happen in the shadows of a censored society, March’s own efforts to place it in the hands of the public also encountered the force of censorship. Initially deemed “too hot to publish,” the poem finally appeared in 1928 in a limited edition of just 750 copies. Subsequent editions followed, but many were altered, excising much of the poem’s original heat. In 1994, illustrator and graphic novelist Art Spiegelman, who was, coincidentally, a contributing editor at The New Yorker, revived March’s now-public-domain poem in a fully uncensored edition featuring his striking black-and-white expressionist drawings. That edition eventually found its way into the hands of composer Andrew Lippa, who transformed March’s story into a jazz-infused contemporary pop-rock score, reimagining the poem for the modern musical theatre stage. After its Off-Broadway premiere in 2000 featuring Julia Murney, Brian d’Arcy James, Idina Menzel, and Taye Diggs, The Wild Party quickly became a cult classic.
And here we are, one hundred years after the original poem was written, producing this complex story on the Main Stage at San Diego State University. In an era when political and societal tensions may be exerting a gripping, stifling pressure of their own, perhaps it is time for us all to release the valve and let our hearts pulse to a collective, rebellious beat for a couple of hours. I invite you to enter The Wild Party with us as we lift the veil of propriety and explore the many dimensions of what lies beneath. And, if tonight we offend, excite, prickle a nerve, or ruffle a few feathers, then perhaps we will have done our job. We will be carrying forward the legacy of a frustrated young writer who, one hundred years ago, dared to give voice to the forbidden. — Courtney Corey, Director
Main Stage visitors are invited to view artwork in the upstairs Loge Boxes Artist: Marvin Saltzman Professor Marvin Saltzman was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1931. He attended the University of Chicago and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 1954 to 1956 and received a B.F.A. and M.F.A. from the University of Southern California in 1959. He taught at multiple universities, including Eastern Oregon State College, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, the University of Southern California, and was a member of the faculty of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1967 to 1996, where he mentored hundreds of students, many of whom have gone on to have successful artistic careers. < Scan here to learn more about Marvin, his art, and to purchase paintings.
DIRECTOR
COURTNEY COREY is an award-winning director, choreographer, performer, writer, and scholar. A 2020 nominee for the Excellence in Theatre Education TONY Award and named one of San Diego Magazine “50 People to Watch,” she is known for creating bold, dynamic theatrical experiences that bring depth, energy, and humanity to complex stories and characters.
Courtney recently directed and choreographed the sold-out production of Rent at San Diego State University. Her work has also been seen at the La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW Festival and The Old Globe, where she contributed staging for The Comedy of Errors. Directing and choreography credits include Rent (San Diego Musical Theatre, Lewis Family Playhouse, and Red Mountain Theatre), Evita (IVT Best Direction Award), The Test (SDIFF Best Musical Award), Cabaret, The Tender Trap, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and more.
As a performer, Courtney was among the first ten actors to portray Elphaba in Wicked, appearing with both the original Chicago and Los Angeles companies. A powerhouse vocalist and versatile actor, she also performed in the 1st and 2nd National Broadway Tours of Rent and in regional productions across the country.
Courtney’s writing has appeared in the Musical Theatre Educators’ Alliance Journal, and her forthcoming work on Cole Porter will be published in 2027. She founded the Theatre Arts School of San Diego, which she led for 14 years, and is the author of several youth theatre works, including Queen of Hearts, Pinocchio Versus the Whale, The Island of B.A.D. Kids, and The Not-So-Humdrum Conundrum of Port Tunbrum. She now devotes her teaching practice to emerging actors, university students, and professional performers throughout Southern California. Courtney holds an MFA in Musical Theatre and a BA in Theatre Arts from San Diego State University. www.CourtneyCorey.com
Acknowledgements & Special Thanks Stephen Brotebeck • Dr. Katie Turner • Ron Councell Nancy Snow Carr • Karen Van Riper • Brian Levy • Karl Soukup Anika Zucker • Susan Clausen • Kat Makarushka Drew Schlosberg, James Zanewicz, Spotlight on the Community Dave Drexler, KSDS-FM Jazz 88.3 • David Villaseñor, NBC 7 The Daily Aztec • College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts ACT Lighting and DCJ Theatrical for lending fixtures for this capstone production!
MUSIC DIRECTOR
ROBERT MEFFE Broadway: Associate Conductor of Little Women and the last six years of Les Misérables, keyboards for Evita (2012 revival), Newsies, The Phantom of the Opera, Avenue Q, Spelling Bee, Grey Gardens and Bombay Dreams. National Tours: Music Director of Evita, The Phantom of the Opera, Associate Conductor of Les Misérables, Sunday in the Park with George. OffBroadway: Myths & Hymns, Violet, The Prince and the Pauper, and Gutenberg! The Musical!. TV: Encore! (Disney+), Earth to America (TBS), Renee Fleming-Live at Lincoln Center (PBS). San Diego: Craig Noel Award nomination for best music direction for Cabaret (The Old Globe) and Fun Home (San Diego Rep).
Mr. Meffe is the Head of the MFA Musical Theatre Program at San Diego State University. At SDSU, he has music directed Little By Little, Pal Joey, Les Misérables, The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Into the Woods, The Drowsy Chaperone, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Full Monty, Enchanted April, Company, James and the Giant Peach, She Loves Me, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, Chess, Pippin, Steel Pier, Postcard American Town, Spelling Bee, Cabaret, Children of Eden, In a Sunshine State, A New Brain, Rent, Merrily We Roll Along and Tomorrow, the Island Dies.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
BRETT PUPPILO is a Director originally from Las Vegas, NV, with directing experience in Northern AZ and Southern NV and is excited to continue growing in Southern California. He holds a B.S. in Theatre Directing from Northern Arizona University. He is currently working on his MA in Theatre Arts here at San Diego State University. Recent credits include As You Like It: Como Gustes (Associate Director, Southwestern Shakespeare Festival), Tomorrow, the Island Dies (Associate Director, SDSU), When She Became the Moon (Asst. Director SDSU), Twelfth Night (Dramaturg, SDSU), To My Girls (PA, Diversionary), Little Shop of Horrors (Director/Choreographer, CCSD NV). Brett’s work in theatre revolves around social awareness, advocacy, Queer stories, and design. brettjpuppilo.wixsite.com/brett-j-puppilo/portfolio-collections/my-portfolio
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CHOREOGRAPHER
JILL ROVATSOS was raised in New England and spent 20 years living in New York City, where she worked as a professional dancer, actor, choreographer, and educator. She earned her BFA from Tisch School of the Arts at NYU and went on to teach at AMDA-NYC and CAP21 at NYU. It was while traveling in Germany as the Resident Director/Choreographer of the European Tour of the musical Grease that Jill decided to pursue her MFA in Musical Theatre at SDSU. She is now a Lecturer in the BA and MFA Musical Theatre programs and is delighted to be choreographing again at SDSU. Locally, Jill has choreographed at SDMT, Moonlight Amphitheatre, North Coast Rep, Cygnet, and Laguna Playhouse, and is a Craig Noel Award winner for her choreography in Hairspray at the Horton Grand Theatre. Of all her achievements, Jill is most proud to be mom to twins, Avery and Zachary, and is eternally grateful to Michael for his unwavering support of her artistic endeavors.
SCENIC DESIGNER
ANDREW MCGLOTHEN is a second year scenic design graduate student at San Diego State University and is thrilled to be designing his second production here. Andrew has previously made his way in theatre as a furniture/prop carpenter working for theatres like The Denver Center for the Performing Arts and The Old Globe. While he still loves creating and building anywhere he can, he’s learning how to use his own voice in design with the help of faculty and staff at SDSU. He would like to thank his husband, who continuously supports him through this insane, whirlwind that is grad school. He would like to thank Ryan Thomas and the entire shop team for bringing another one of his designs to life. “Me? Give me a bottle of bourbon and half a chicken and I can conquer the world!” —Kate (Act I, iii, The Wild Party)
COSTUME DESIGNER
JOCELYN TAMAYO is an East Los Angeles native and is thrilled to present The Wild Party as her Master of Fine Arts thesis in Costume Design. Her recent work includes Mexodus, which she is currently touring with as Assistant Costume Designer, with its next stop at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. Jocelyn also collaborates with Pasadena Playhouse and its Theatre for Young Audiences program, where she most recently designed costumes for Lizard y El Sol. In addition to her design work, she is a Teaching Artist with La Jolla Playhouse, sharing her love of costume design and technical theatre with young artists throughout the San Diego community. Jocelyn is grateful for the artists, mentors, and collaborators who have been part of her journey and helped bring The Wild Party to life.
LIGHTING DESIGNER
OLEANDER ZEISSIG is a third year pursuing an MFA in lighting design at SDSU. Their recent work includes Twelfth Night (SDSU) and Six Characters in Search of an Author (SDSU), and assistant designer for Tomorrow, the Island Dies (SDSU). The Wild Party is their capstone show with SDSU. They would like to thank their family, friends, and their cat Winifred for their constant support.
SOUND DESIGNER
PAUL PETERSON has served as Sound Designer on over 20 productions at San Diego State University. His credits include Tomorrow, the Island Dies, Elektra, Merrily We Roll Along, Twelfth Night, RENT, The Thanksgiving Play, In A Sunshine State, Postcard American Town, and many others. Elsewhere, Paul’s work has been heard at: The Old Globe, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, San Jose Repertory Theatre, CenterStage, La Jolla Playhouse, Sledgehammer Theatre (Associate Artist), San Diego Repertory Theatre, San Diego Musical Theatre and many more. He earned his B.A. in Drama with an emphasis in Technical Design from SDSU. Paul is currently a Lecturer in Sound Design and Technology at SDSU’s School of Theatre, a proud member of United Scenic Artists Local 829, an Artist in Residence at Canyon Crest Academy, and a member of the Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association (TSDCA).
CO-DRAMATURG
ALANA BEASLEY is a multimedia creative currently pursuing her M.A. in Theatre Arts at San Diego State University. She earned her B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from The George Washington University, where she was also a Division I student-athlete on the Women’s Soccer Team. Alana is the founder of Coalescent Media, a creative media company focused on storytelling and digital content for brands across the country. Her work spans documentary video production, content creation, podcasting, and strategic communications. Across both theater and film, she is passionate about authentic storytelling that connects people, amplifies diverse perspectives, and generates meaningful conversations.
CO-DRAMATURG
AMANDA STEINER is a third year Youth Theatre major originally from Chicago. This is her third main stage production, but first as a dramaturg! Around campus, you can find her producing for VDay, or working at the STAR centers. Thanks to Alana and Shelley for keeping her on track. @ASteinerOnFilm
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
EMMA GARCIA is thrilled to be serving as the Production Stage Manager for The Wild Party! She is a third year General Theatre Arts major, focusing on stage management and completing the Entertainment Management Certificate. She recently completed the Phifer Collins Stage Management Fellowship at New Village Arts. Her ASM highlights include Little Women (SDSU Opera Theatre), Tomorrow, the Island Dies (SDSU TTF), and Hairspray (New Village Arts). Her PSM highlights include Carrie and Head Over Heels (SDSU MTC). In April, Emma will be returning to work on SDSU’s spring musical, Seussical. She is incredibly grateful to Courtney for her trust and to her ASMs, Andrew and Aoife, for their support. She sends love to her family and friends for always believing in her. Enjoy the show! @emma.mgarcia
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
ANDREW CUSSEN (he/him) is a third-year undergraduate studying Theatre Design and Technology with an emphasis on electrics and scenic carpentry, and is happy to be working on The Wild Party! Some of his recent productions include Tomorrow, the Island Dies (Light Board Op), Elektra (Asst. Head Electrician), and Twelfth Night (ASM). He currently works as an Instructional Student Assistant for the Lighting, Sound, and Projections shop and as a Rehearsal/Production Supervisor for the theatre department, as well as volunteering as a carpenter in his free time. Thanks to his girlfriend, friends, and cats for their support. Also, he would like to thank Emma for all her help throughout this production and for being such an amazing Stage Manager. Enjoy the show!
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
AOIFE GOODMAN is a San Diego native and a second year student at SDSU, as well as a member of the Weber Honors College. She is majoring Elementary Education and minoring in French, and Interdisciplinary Studies! This is Aoife’s second TTF production at SDSU, and she is really excited to be a part of this show. She was an assistant stage manager in the SDSU’s main stage production of When She Became The Moon, as well as an assistant props director in SDSU’s Musical Theatre Club’s production of Carrie. Aoife is so grateful for this opportunity to be around so many amazing people and to contribute to this amazing production! She wants to thank all of her family and friends, especially those who went to other schools, as well as the entire cast and crew for all of their work and support on this amazing show!
CAST: WHO’S WHO Lyric Boothe Queenie
Lyric is a first-year student in the MFA in Musical Theatre program. She is a Board-Certified Music Therapist who specializes in using music to support children with disabilities. She has performed at many theatres in San Diego including Moxie, Diversionary, SDMT, Oceanside Theatre Company, La Jolla Playhouse, and recently music directed the Pam Farr Summer Shakespeare Studio for Teens and CAMP Studio programs at The Old Globe. She is an advocate for inclusivity, diversity, and access for all in theatre and the arts. Find Lyric on Instagram @lyricmakesmusic
Christian Duarte Burrs
Christian is tremendously excited to be making his SDSU debut as Burrs in The Wild Party. After graduating from Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA), the San Diego native has received his B.A. in Theatre and Community from UC Santa Barbara. During his time in undergrad, he was president of a studentrun theatre company. As president he also had the opportunity to direct shows like The Last Five Years and Mamma Mia! the Musical. He then returned to San Diego and participated in Shows with Cygnet Theatre, Teatro San Diego, Oceanside Theatre Company, and New Village Arts. During his brief time in Sacramento, he worked with Sacramento Theatre Company & Valkyrie Theatre Company, where he served as youth musical theatre teacher. He also had the opportunity to direct and choreograph shows like Shrek the Musical Jr and several Musical Theatre Revues. When he’s not theatre-ing you can find him spending time with his two cats & fiance, Irving.
JoeJoe McKinney Black
JoeJoe is excited for their SDSU debut! A life-long SoCal native, they are a theatre artist with a passion for storytelling and collaborations. A few of their favorite credits include Footloose (Cowboy Bob), Tom Collins (RENT) and The Little Mermaid (Sebastian). In their off time they love to sew and play video games. They are excited to continue growing as an artist while sharing stories that inspire, entertain, and bring people together!
CAST: WHO’S WHO Kylie Young Kate
Kylie is one of the MFA students here at SDSU! Some of her favorite roles include: Heidi in Title of Show (New Village Arts), Katherine in The Taming (Scripps Ranch Theater), Megan in Puffs (Tenth Avenue Arts), and Lina in Cry It Out (Moxie Theatre). When not performing, you can catch Kylie running or ghost hunting. She would like to thank her loved ones for supporting her wherever life leads her. Follow her on Instagram @strangesparkles
Mackayla Olivas Madelaine True
Mackayla is a second-year Musical Theatre major at SDSU and is thrilled to take the stage as Madelaine True in The Wild Party. This process has been so fun, challenging, and completely wild! Playing Madelaine has challenged Mackayla to discover new sides of herself as a performer and grow in ways she never expected. She would like to thank her parents for always believing in her, supporting her dreams, and reminding her she’s capable of more than she knows. A special thank you to her Tito and Tita, whose love and belief in her will always be a part of every stage she steps onto. Now, let’s have some fun! @mackaylaolivas
Willis Hao Phil
Willis Hao, originally from Atlanta, is incredibly excited to be making his San Diego debut at SDSU with his fellow Musical Theatre MFA candidates. Some of his previous credits include: Chorus Line (dir. Baayork Lee), Spring Awakening (Moritz), Heathers (Dance Captain) and West Side Story. He was a previous aide at the Georgia Ballet, and currently helps the City Ballet School in San Diego. He also writes and produces music on the side under his artist name: the boyfriend! Insta: @willis_hao
CAST: WHO’S WHO Andrew Oswald Oscar
Andrew received the San Diego Critics’ Circle Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ed Perch in the world premiere of The Hour of Great Mercy at Diversionary Theatre. San Diego credits include (Cygnet Theatre) Squidward in SpongeBob the Musical, Vanya in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, and Charlie in The Whale. (Lamb’s Players) Ludie in The Trip to Bountiful. (Diversionary) Grey in the world premiere of A Kind of Weather. (Backyard Renaissance) Carr Gomm in The Elephant Man and Mr. Fitch in Mr. & Mrs. Fitch. (North Coast Rep) Mike in What the Constitution Means to Me, and Count Orsini Rosenberg in Amadeus. Regionally he has played Malvolio, Bottom, Orsino, and Captain Von Trapp. Directing Credits span from the La Jolla Playhouse WOW Festival to new works with New York’s One Arm Red, Suspended Cirque, and the New York Fringe Festival.
Kyle Gunsiorowski Eddie
Kyle is ecstatic to be part of his first main stage production at SDSU. Kyle is a third year accounting major from New Jersey. He is also a Community Advisor for the Tecs this year. Recent SDSU credits include Carrie: The Musical (Freddy) with SDSU’s Musical Theatre Club. Other credits include Spring Awakening (Otto), 42nd Street (Ensemble), Legally Blonde (Warner). Kyle is incredibly grateful to be part of this production and would like to thank the entire creative team for the opportunity. He would also like to thank his friends and family for their endless support. Enjoy the show! @kyle.gunsiorowski
Ashley Roche Mae / Understudy - Queenie
Ashley Roche (she/her) is returning to the SDSU stage as a fourth-year Musical Theatre major. The Wild Party will be her fourth main stage production; previous credits include Rent (Maureen U/S), Children of Eden (Storyteller), and the world premiere of Tomorrow, the Island Dies (Nadine). Ashley has also performed in numerous productions off the SDSU main stage: Carrie (Carrie), Chicago (Roxie Hart), Mamma Mia! (Sophie), Jesus Christ Superstar (Annas). She is so grateful to be a part of this show, working with such a phenomenal cast, crew, and design team. She wants to especially thank Rob Meffe, Adrian Alita, and Ron Councell for pushing her to grow and improve her craft over these four years. Instagram: @ashleyyyroche
CAST: WHO’S WHO Karlita Harris Nadine
Karlita Harris is a freshman musical theatre major at San Diego State University and is excited to be performing in her first SDSU production! She has been involved in theater since kindergarten and has loved performing ever since. Her previous roles include Dainty June in Gypsy (PacRep), Sarah Brown in Guys & Dolls (LASC), Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Stevenson), Siobhan in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Stevenson), and Princess Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress (Stevenson). She has trained in acting, voice, dance, and musical theatre through various programs, including CSSSA and the ACT Young Actors Conservatory Intensive. Karlita is excited to continue growing as a performer at SDSU and is grateful for everyone who has supported her journey!
Charlie Portman Sam
Charlie is thrilled to be part of his second production as a sophomore at SDSU! Past/Favorite roles include: Nigel Bottom (Something Rotten!), Colonel Mustard (Clue), and Mr. Cladwell (Urinetown). Charlie was also a 2024 Jerry Herman Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Nigel Bottom. @charlesportman
Valentina D’Auria Dolores
Valentina is a second-year BA Musical Theatre major at San Diego State University. Favorite credits include: Merrily We Roll Along (Scotty) SDSU, Addams Family (Morticia Addams) SDSCPA, Mean Girls (Gretchen Wieners) SDSCPA, A Chorus Line (Lois) SDSCPA Dir, Roxane Carrasco, Guys and Dolls (Hot Box Dancer/Adelaide U.S) SDSCPA, W (Tybalt U/S) SDSCPA, Mamma Mia (Featured Dancer/Sophie U/S) SDSCPA, In the Heights (Featured Dancer) SDSCPA, An Evening With Mark Shaiman (Choir Member) The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park (conductor, Steve Reineke), San Diego, California.
CAST: WHO’S WHO Jacob Kane Max
Jacob is a freshman musical theatre major and is so excited to be a part of this production! He is so grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of this amazing experience. He wants to thank everyone involved with this production for their amazing work. He would also like to thank his family and his amazing girlfriend for supporting him!
Yuri Ueno Jackie
Yuri Ueno is thrilled to make her SDSU mainstage debut as Jackie in The Wild Party. Originally from Osaka, Japan, Yuri is a third-year Theatre Arts major at SDSU. Passionate about bringing stories to life through performance, she has followed that passion from Japan to New York City and now to San Diego. Offstage, she enjoys sharing children’s music with the San Diego community alongside its creator, StevieQ. She is incredibly grateful to her family, friends, and the whole amazing Wild Party team. Enjoy the party!
Shane Mullinix Ensemble/Understudy - Oscar, Phil
Shane is a sophomore in the Musical Theatre B.A. program at San Diego State University. This is his third production with SDSU, having previously appeared in Tomorrow, the Island Dies (Ensemble, u/s Benji) and Merrily We Roll Along (Ensemble). His favorite performance credits include Hadestown (Fate 3), Chicago (Billy Flynn), Newsies (Albert), Anything Goes (Lord Evelyn Oakleigh), and The Addams Family (Lucas Beineke). He would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and support.
Andrew Mosby Ensemble / Understudy - Black
Andrew Mosby is a freshman at SDSU and this is his first production with them. Andrew started his theatre journey his Junior year of High School and made his debut as Hermes in Hadestown. He would describe his time here as amazing and constantly eventful, and he hopes you enjoy the party!
CAST: WHO’S WHO Addison Nesbitt Ensemble / Understudy - Madelaine True
Addison is so excited to begin her time at San Diego State with this production of The Wild Party! Addison has been involved in performance her entire life. She has performed in many different places including, New York at the 2026 Jimmy Awards, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and for The San Diego Padres. She has been in over ten main stage shows at Coronado School of the Arts including Freaky Friday as Katherine Blake, Little Women as Aunt March, Clue as Mr. Boddy, and more! She is a Cygnet Theatre Donald C. & Elizabeth Dickinson Foundation Scholarship recipient! She is so thankful to all the endless love and support from her family, friends, and loved ones!
Sanvi Rath Ensemble / Understudy - Mae & Nadine
Sanvi is a sophomore Musical Theatre BA student who is thrilled to be in her second main stage production at SDSU. Her favorite credits include: Hadestown: Teen Edition (Eurydice), Merrily We Roll Along (Dory), Shrek! The Musical (Fiona), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), and Mean Girls: Teen Edition (Regina George). She is recognized as the 2025 first place winner at NATS San Diego in the High School Commercial Music category and the 2026 third place winner at NATS San Diego in the Adult Commercial Music category. With thanks to her family and her voice teacher, Maria Caughey!
Isabel Wirz Ensemble / Understudy - Kate
Isabel is in her final semester pursuing a BA in Musical Theatre and English & Comparative Literature here at SDSU! She is originally from the Bay Area where she has loved performing and collaborating with various local theatre companies. Previous productions include Tomorrow, the Island Dies (Bree), Chicago (Velma), Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play (Quincy/Bart), Into the Woods (Cinderella). Outside of performance she also has a passion for teaching younger students. It has been a great pleasure to be a part of this process! A big thank you to her friends, family, and teachers for their support and encouragement. Enjoy the show! Ig: @isabelwirz
CAST: WHO’S WHO Zachary Zopfi Ensemble/Understudy - Eddie, Max, Sam
Zachary Zopfi is thrilled to make his SDSU Main Stage debut in The Wild Party! He was previously seen as Tommy Ross in MTC’s production of Carrie: The Musical last fall. Zachary is a Theatre Arts major with an emphasis in Performance and also studies Political Science with an emphasis in Pre-Law. He rows for SDSU Crew and, outside of school and rowing, enjoys surfing and getting his money’s worth out of his AMC Stubs A-List membership. He’s grateful to be a part of this production and would like to thank his family and friends for all their love and support. Instagram: @iworkherebro
Avery Henkenius Swing / Understudy Dolores
Avery (she/her) is a second-year Musical Theatre student and is thrilled to be a part of The Wild Party. Some of her favorite previous credits include Tomorrow, the Island Dies (Adult Ensemble), Carrie (Sue Snell), and Peter and the Starcatcher (Molly). She would like to extend her heartfelt thanks to her fellow cast members, crew, and creative team. This production would not have been possible without them. Avery also sends love to her family and best friend for their constant support. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Bereket Moncrief Swing / Understudy - Jackie
Bereket is a freshman Musical Theatre major, and ecstatic to be a part of his first SDSU production! Favorite credits include Urinetown (Featured Dancer), Footloose (Dance Ensemble), and The Addams Family (Uncle Fester). Being a swing has been a unique and enlightening experience for Bereket, and he can’t wait to continue pursuing artistic endeavors at SDSU on and off stage.
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PRODUCTION STAFF MANAGEMENT & CREATIVE
Associate Director........................................................................Brett Puppilo+ Staging Assistant.......................................................................Quetzal Alcaraz Assistant Stage Manager.....................Aoife Goodman, Andrew Cussen Stage Management Advisor....................................................... Laura Zingle Production Manager....................................................................TaiReikca L.A. Intimacy Choreographer....................................................... Jesca Prudencio Fight Director...................................................................................Ka’imi Kuoha Dance Captain.....................................................................................Willis Hao* Assistant Dance Captain.................................................................... Yuri Ueno Fight Captain.................................................................................. Ashley Roche Assistant Fight Captain................................................................... Jacob Kane Jazz Ensemble Director..................................................................Karl Soukup Dramaturgy Advisor..........................................................................Shelley Orr
SCENIC
Technical Director....................................................................... Ryan Thomas° Scenic Design Advisor.........................................................Brandon PT Davis Technical Director Advisor..................................................Brian J. McVicker Scenic Charge Artist and Props Master...........................Kristen E. Flores Assistant Scenic Designer......................................................Jimena Orozco° Assistant Technical Director........................................Katherine Earnshaw° Scenic Artists and Prop Artisans..................Dominic Berg, Nic Nguyen, .............................................................................Coral Kosiba, Jimena Orozco° Deck Crew..................................................... Natalia Araiza, Beck Burgueno, ............................................... Ayana Coha, Alessandra Garcia, David Lamb Props Crew......................................................Joseph Provo, Catie Schuster, ......................................... Alexandre Gallet, Rebecca Helft, Youei Napalan
SOUND & PROJECTION
Sound Design.................................................................................Paul Peterson Assistant Sound Designer............................................................. Nic Nguyen Mixer..................................................................................................Paul Peterson Sound A2..........................................................................................Claire Spence QLab Board Operator........................................................................Zoe Carter
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PRODUCTION STAFF COSTUME
Costume Design Advisor................................................. Denitsa Bliznakova Costume Shop Manager Advisor................................................ Teri Tavares Costume/Wig Technician.......................................................... Peter Herman Costume Shop Manager............................................................Sabrina Soto° Assistant Costume Designer............................................Perris Stachlewitz° Drapers................................................... Sarah Lingenfelter°, Nala Johnson° 1st Hands........... David Gutierrez, Malia Sittler°, Amelia Rose Kellogg° Costume Construction.....................................................................THEA 442B Costume Crafts.........................................................................Asher Feinstein° Costume Run Crew.......... Shayna Jiorle, Daniel Varas, Brandon Bernal, .... Larissa Carrasco, Hannah Kaplan, Daniel Morales, Wren Leesonne Costume Laundry Crew...........................Zaida Alonzo, Emely Rodriguez
LIGHTING
Lighting Design Advisor........................................................Anne E. McMills Assistant Lighting Designer.....................................................Harper Miller° Followspot Assistant......................................................... Sophia Lombardo° Production Electrician.................................................................... Jason Stahl° Assistant Production Electricians... Vivian Schroeder, Ben Avery-Wipf Electricians.........................................................THEA240 and Team Lighting Programmer..........................................................................Meredith Hendrix° Light Board Operator....................................................................... Malia Pape Deck Electrician............................................................................... Leif Peterson Follow Spot Operator.... Jordan Galloway, Emily Donque, Micah Plick
PUBLIC RELATIONS & FRONT OF HOUSE
Box Office Coordinator.........................................................Bob Coddington Box Office Staff............................................ Zaida Alonzo, Andrea Dankha, ..........................................Rebecca Helft, Malia Pape, Kye Vincent-Philpot Concessions............................................................................ Skull and Dagger 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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PRODUCTION STAFF MUSIC
Conductor.........................................................................................Robert Meffe Piano/Keyboard 1............................................................................Jack Holden Keyboard 2......................................................................................Wyatt Willard Bass.................................................................................................Isaiah Lightfoot Drums.............................................................................................Samuel Phillips Guitar.....................................................................................Christian Rodriguez Trumpet..............................................................................................Brady Newell Reed 1............................................................................................... Rhea Deblanc Reed 2...............................................................................................Aadan Guillen Reed 3........................................................................................ Max Kreger-Boaz Rehearsal Pianists...............................Ron Councell, Anh Vo, Jack Holden
RESOURCES & SUPPORT
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Thank You Donors! As we celebrate our 100th Season, we would like to extend a special thank you to ALL of our generous donors throughout the past century. Your support allows us to continue to provide students with the support they need to be successful in the classroom and in production.
Cheers to the next 100 years!
SDSU SCHOOL OF THEATRE, TELEVISION, AND FILM
FACULTY & STAFF
ADMINISTRATION Stephen Brotebeck, Director of TTF & Professor Dr. Katie Turner, Associate Director of TTF. Lecturer Mia Martin, School Coordinator Stephanie Garibo Alday, TTF Academic Advisor TaiReikca L.A., PAD Lead Production & Operations Analyst Bob Coddington, Box Office Coordinator TELEVISION, FILM, AND NEW MEDIA FACULTY/STAFF Abraham Amkpa, Lecturer Loydie Burmah, Lecturer Jubilate Cox, Assistant Professor Jose De Matos, Tech Engineer Krystal Dawkins, Lecturer Jeff Deverett, Lecturer Alex Farnsley, Lecturer Michael Gainey, Lecturer Michael Feinstein, Lecturer Lizzette Flores, Equipment Supervisor Ángel Granados, Lecturer Glenn Heath, Lecturer Brian Hu, Associate Professor, Area Head Martha M. Lauzen, Professor, Executive Director Center for the Study of Women in Television/Film Stephanie Lee, TFM Shop Foreman Jessica McGaugh, Associate Professor Trevor Neuenswander, Lecturer Greg Penetrante, TV/Film Studio Engineer Mary Posatko, Associate Professo, Graduate Advisor Timothy A. Powell, Professor Genadi Radiul, Lecturer David Steinberg, Lecturer Rich Underwood, Lecturer Stuart Voytilla, Lecturer
Kat Makarushka, Theatrical Lighting, Projection & Sound Lea Randi McKenzie, Emerita Assistant Dean Anne McMills, Professor, Design/Technology MFA Graduate Advisor Brian McVicker, Technical Director Robert Meffe, Professor, Graduate Advisor, Head of Musical Theatre Shelley Orr, Associate Professor, Graduate Advisor for MA Theatre Arts Wilfred Paloma, Lecturer McKenna Perry, Lecturer Paul Peterson, Lecturer Nicholas Ponting, Lecturer Jesca Prudencio, Associate Professor Randy Reinholz, Professor Ali Roustaei, Lecturer Jill Rovatsos, Lecturer Jay Sheehan, Faculty Production Manager, Stage Management Advisor Nancy Snow Carr, Lecturer Teri McConnell Tavares, Costume Shop Manager Katie (Laura) Turner, Lecturer James Vasquez, Lecturer Andrew Young, Scene Shop Foreman Laura Zingle, Lecturer, Stage Mgmt Advisor
EMERITUS FACULTY Hayes Anderson, Professor Emeritus Carroll Blue, Professor Emerita Anne-Charlotte Harvey, Professor Emerita Greg Durbin, Professor Emeritus Mark Freeman, Professor Emeritus Ralph Funicello, Lecturer Emeritus Michael Harvey, Professor Emeritus Elizabeth Heighten, Professor Emerita Kaye Jameson, Professor Emeritus Paula Kalustian, Professor Emerita THEATRE FACULTY/STAFF Margaret Larlham, Professor Emerita Adrian Alita, Associate Professor, Head of Acting Peter Larlham, Professor Emeritus Dani Bedau, Professor Robert E. Lee, Professor Emeritus Denitsa Bliznakova, Professor, Head of Costume Roy Madsen, Professor Emeritus Design & Technology Donald R. Martin, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus Kristen Burke, Lecturer Margaret McKerrow, Professor Emerita Peter Cirino, Associate Professor, Head of Tom Meador, Professor Emeritus Performance Ronald Councell, Staff Accompanist/Vocal Coach David Morong, Professor Emeritus Brandon PT Davis, Lecturer, Head of Scenic Design Jack Ofield, Professor Emeritus Michael Real, Professor Emeritus Kristen Flores, Scenic Charge Artist/Prop Master Beeb Salzer, Professor Emeritus Peter Herman, Wig Making, Make-up Costume Loren Schreiber, Emeritus Professor Construction Rick Simas, Lecturer Emeritus D.J. Hopkins, Professor Carolyn “C.J.” Keith, Lecturer Emerita Noah Lange, Performing Arts District Technical Specialist John Witherspoon, Professor Emeritus Heather Larsen, Lecturer Craig Wolf, Professor Emeritus
GENERAL INFORMATION CELL PHONES As a courtesy to 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 to wait until intermission to be seated. Unclaimed seats may be resold
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.
Purchase Tickets Online: ttf.sdsu.edu General Admission Tickets: Theatre $20 / Film $10 (Prices may vary for special events/productions)
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