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Brad Brock Director, School of Theatre Florida State University

Kris Salata Chair, School of Theatre Florida State University

We are thrilled to welcome you back to the School of Theatre at Florida State and to our exciting 20222023 season of plays and musicals! Each year, we present performances that build on our rich past to reflect on the now, stimulate discussion among our community, and significantly enhance our students’ education.

For over 50 years, the School of Theatre has trained students not just for Broadway stages but as theatremakers, leaders, artists, and advocates for theatre across the world. None of this would be possible without our immensely dedicated faculty and staff and the generous and loyal support from members of our community. It is no wonder that with such shared effort the School of Theatre continues to be recognized as one of the top programs in the country.

We hope that you will join us for each and every production as we celebrate the incredibly talented students, faculty, and staff who have worked tirelessly to create what you see on stage. Thank you for supporting the arts and the School of Theatre at Florida State as we could not do it without you!

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT The School of Theatre is located on land that is the ancestral and traditional territory of the Apalachee Nation, the Muscogee Nation, the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to their descendants, to the generations yet unborn, and to all Indigenous people.

THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE AT FLORIDA STATE As one of the top-tier theatre training programs in the nation, the School of Theatre at Florida State provides its students with a wide variety of theatrical and educational opportunities. The primary mission of the School of Theatre is to offer students a comprehensive education in theatre and to prepare emerging artists to enter the professional theatre industry. As a result, the School of Theatre provides both student artists and community audience members a diverse array of productions that explore the spectrum of our shared humanity.

Founded in 1973 under the vision and leadership of then-Dean Richard G. Fallon, the School of Theatre enjoys a national reputation, in large part, because of the excellence of its undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as a gifted faculty of nationally recognized professional artists and educators. The London Theatre Studies program, the chance to work side by side with guest artists and eminent scholars, as well as showcase opportunities in New York City and Los Angeles are just a few of the many reasons why students are attracted to our various professional and academic degrees from all over the United States, many foreign countries, and every county in Florida.

Alumni of the program include Broadway stars Christiani Pitts, Montego Glover, and Leslie Flesner, television producer Steven Sears, Emmy Award-winners John Papsidera and John Brace, Broadway producers Heather Provost and Darren Bagert, Playwright and Professor Suzan Zeder, and a host of talented entertainment industry professionals. Through their creative work, research, publication, and service, School of Theatre alumni contribute to the commercial, educational, and cultural life of the citizens of Florida and the nation.

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Written by

Eisa Davis Director

L’Oreal Lampley Scenic Designer

Costume Designer

Tatiana Vintu

Emily Tappan

Lighting Designer

Sound Designer

Xotchil Musser

Zach Cramer

Technical Director

Fight Director

Danielle Gonzalez

Jason Armit

Intimacy Coordinator

Dramaturg

Hannah Fazio

Jenna Gerdsen Calling Stage Manager

Callista Payne

March 31 - April 8, 2023 The Lab Theatre “Bulrusher” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com BULRUSHER received its world premiere in 2006 at Urban Stages/Playwrights’ Preview Productions in New York Frances Hill, Artistic Director; Sonia Koslova, Managing Director It was directed by Leah C. Gardiner

THE CAST Bulrusher..............................................................................................................Aly MacDonald Madame....................................................................................................................Deirdre Klos Logger......................................................................................................................... Elijah Rios Vera........................................................................................................................ Nia Alexander Boy............................................................................................................................ Adam Fuller Schoolch........................................................................................................... Zachary Izquierdo River............................................ Fatima Beneby, Elizabeth Lee, Samantha Serrano, Jordan Walker

THE UNDERSTUDIES* Bulrusher...........................................................................................................Samantha Serrano Madame.................................................................................................................... Asia Kravats Vera........................................................................................................................ Jordan Walker Boy.............................................................................................................. Gordon Cunningham Schoolch................................................................................................. Sean Connor Macdonald *Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance. Understudies are anticipated to substitute for the following roles on the following dates: Wednesday, April 5 Jordan Walker will appear as Vera

Friday, April 7 Sean Connor Macdonald will appear as Schoolch

Thursday, April 6 Samantha Serrano Gordon Cunningham will appear as Bulrusher will appear as Boy

Saturday, April 8 Asia Kravats will appear as Madame

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CAST HEADSHOTS

Nia Alexander

Fatima Beneby

Gordon Cunningham

Adam Fuller

Zachary Izquierdo

Deirdre Klos

Asia Kravats

Elizabeth Lee

Aly MacDonald

Sean Connor Macdonald

Elijah Rios

Samantha Serrano

Jordan Walker

WHO’S WHO Nia Alexander (Vera, Fight Captain) is a senior BFA Acting major from Charlotte, NC. Previous credits include Marie Antionette (Revolutionary #3, u/s Sheep), Marisol (Angel), Daze (Beza), The Serpent Underneath (Witch #3), DreamCity (Melissa), and Suburbia (Zuri). She would like to thank her parents, her professors, and her graduating acting class of 2023 for every experience that has blessed her with wisdom and love.

Fatima Beneby (River Ensemble) is a junior BA Theatre and Media Communications major from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Previous credits include Ask A Mythical Creature! (Various Characters) and Friday Night Live Sketch Comedy (Various Characters). She thanks her family for their continuous love and support in addition to the hardworking cast and crew of the show.

Gordon Cunningham (u/s Boy) is a sophomore Studio Art & Theatre major from Alameda, CA. Previous credits include Into the Woods (Rapunzel’s Prince), Cinderella (Jean-Michele), Puffs (Wayne), and Clue (Wadsworth). He thanks his director L’Oreal Lampley and his lovely mom.

Adam Fuller (Boy) is a freshman BA Theatre and Applied Mathematics major from Saint Petersburg, FL. Previous credits include Into the Woods (Male Swing), Company (Harry), She Loves Me (Georg), and Something Rotten! (Nigel). He would like to thank Seth.

Zachary Izquierdo (Schoolch) is a senior BA Theatre major from Hialeah, FL. Previous stage credits include STA’s production of Contact (Owen, Astronaut), and film credits including Gay Quiz (Spencer), Paloma (Boy), and Filth (Evan). To the last four years, thank you.

Deirdre Klos (Madame) is a senior BA Theatre major from Tampa, Florida and is very excited for her first mainstage! Previous credits include Extremities (Marjorie), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Helena), and Prefers Bright Indirect Light (Basil). She would like to thank her friends and family for their constant support. Also thank you to the Bulrusher team for all their hard work!

Asia Kravats (u/s Madame) is a senior BA Theatre major from Jacksonville, FL. Previous credits include Self-Editing (Lee), The Crucible (Abigail Willams), Harry’s Hotter at Twilight (Alice), and Midsummer/Jersey (Nikki Bottom).

She would like to thank her family for their endless support.

Elizabeth Lee (River Ensemble) is a junior BFA Acting major from Conyers, GA. Previous credits include Witch (Elizabeth) and Moon Man Walk (Esther). She thanks her family, church, and artistic community.

Aly MacDonald (Bulrusher) is a freshman BA Theatre major from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Previous credits include F*ck You, A Play about Nothing… (Shadow) through Side B Society, RENT (Mimi), and Chicago (June). She thanks her family for their love and support.

Sean Connor Macdonald (u/s Schoolch) is a junior BA Theatre major from West Palm, FL. Previous credits include Peter and The Starcatcher (Leonard Aster) and TCC’s Something Rotten!

(Shylock). He thanks his family for their continuous support and love.

Elijah Rios (Logger) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Boynton Beach, FL. Previous credits include Lend Me a Tenor (Tito Merelli). He is honored to be able to tell this beautiful story and dedicates his performance to his mother.

Samantha Serrano (River Ensemble, u/s Bulrusher) is a junior Biological Science major from Orlando, FL. Previous show credits include Last Stop On Market Street (JoJo, Dancing Teen), Prefers Bright Indirect Light (Cactus), Into the Woods (Witch), and Guys and Dolls (Miss Adelaide). Le gustaría agradecer a su familia por su infinito amor y apoyo y al elenco y al equipo por su dedicación a este espectáculo.

Jordan Walker (River Ensemble, u/s Vera) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Fort Myers, FL. Bulrusher is Jordan’s first mainstage show in a SOT production, but previous film credits include Lay: The Movie (Iman) and The Performance (Crew, Jordan). She would like to thank her mother and family as well as the cast and crew of Bulrusher for their love and support.

Information in "Who's Who" is provided by members of this production.

Opinions expressed are those of the players, and not necessarily those of the School of Theatre or Florida State University.

WHO’S WHO Jason Armit (Fight Director) is a Fight Director/Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors and holds a B.F.A. in Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi. Previously at FSU: The Ruby Sunrise, Sweet Charity, Cinderella, and As You Like It. Professional Theatres: Alliance Theatre (Atlanta, GA), Alabama Shakespeare Festival (Montgomery, AL), Utah Shakespeare Festival (Cedar City, UT), among others. Other universities: University of Georgia (Athens, GA), University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC), and Auburn University (Auburn, AL), among others.

Maryann Byram she/her (Deck Stage Manager) is a senior majoring in the English and Theatre BA programs. Previous credits are Men on Boats (Production Assistant) and The Lesson (Stage Manager). She would like to thank her friends, family, peers, and supervisors for their support.

Zach Cramer (Sound Designer) is the Sound Designer for the SOT at FSU. Over the past twenty-five years, he has designed over 100 productions including The Who’s Tommy, Peter Pan, Ragtime, Seussical the Musical, Nine (winner 2008 FTC, 2009 SETC and advanced to national AACT), Titanic, The Producers, Spamalot, Hedda Gabler, Addams Family, Beauty and the Beast, Hairspray, and In The Heights.

Hannah Fazio (Intimacy Coordinator) is a Ph.D. candidate from small-town Minnesota.

Previous credits include Something Rotten (Intimacy), The Ruby Sunrise (Intimacy), Sweet Charity (Intimacy), A Town Divided (Intimacy), and more. Thanks to the ensemble and production team for allowing her to be part of such a lovely show.

Jenna Gerdsen (Dramaturg) is a postdoctoral scholar in the SOT at FSU. Her research draws from theatre history, Asian American, and Indigenous studies and examines how racial and ethnic identities in Hawaii are constructed and negotiated through dramatic literature and play production. She has presented research at conferences such as the Association for Theatre in Higher Education, American Society for Theatre Research, Performance Studies International, Comparative Drama Conference, and Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association.

Her work has been published in Theatre Journal, Theatre Topics, Journal of American Drama and Theatre, and HowlRound. Forthcoming work will be published in the Encyclopedia of Modern Theatre and an anthology called Learning AntiRacism Through the Arts.

Danielle Gonzalez (Technical Director) is a second year MFA Technical Production student from Fort Lauderdale, FL. She graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Central Florida. Previous credits include As You Like It (Assistant Technical Director, FSU), The Ruby Sunrise (Assistant Technical Director, FSU), and All’s Well That Ends Well (Assistant Technical Director, Utah Shakespeare Festival).

She would like to thank her friends and family for all their support!

L’Oreal Lampley (Director) is honored to make her debut as a director at FSU. Theatre credits include Indiana Repertory Theatre’s Flyin’ West (Fannie Mae Dove), Public Theater’s for colored girls... (Lady in Blue, u/s) and Coriolanus (Ensemble), an audio play of The Tempest (Miranda) with Resounding Live, and Trinity Rep’s Othello (Bianca). Education: Brown/ Trinity Rep M.F.A Acting. “All glory to God!” I dedicate this work to all students of color in predominantly white spaces who actively seek to feel seen, and safe. IG: @loreallampley Xotchil Musser they/she (Lighting Designer) is a multi-skilled human who enjoys designing for theatre, dance, installations, and other forms of visual + interactive art. As a child, they lived on an island south of Miami; now they live in Pittsburgh where they examine the exploration of how theatre can be applied to community health and healing. Xotchil is an advocate for antiracist theatre and strives to build a community in the industry based on equitable practices and altruism. In collaboration and design, they endeavor to uplift Queer Black voices. For more information, visit xotchil.com. BFA: UF ’18, MFA: CMU ’23.

Callista Payne she/her (Calling Stage Manager) is a senior in the BA Theatre program. Previous credits include Edges (Assistant Stage Manager) and Cinderella (Assistant Stage Manager). After graduation, she will work as a Production Stage Manager with Opera Neo. She thanks GooserBooster for his support.

Doraline Rolle she/her (Deck Stage Manager) is a sophomore majoring in the Psychology and Theatre BA programs. Previous credits are Dragons Love Tacos (Costume Craftsman) and for colored girls... (Lady in Red). She thanks her mom, sister, and friends for their support.

WHO’S WHO Zeatha Saint Fleur (Assistant Director) is a senior BA Theatre major from Orlando, FL. Directing credits include Unfortunately, We Performed and Let the World Burn. Acting credits include Dragons Love Tacos (Red Dragon). She thanks Kimberl, Alyse, and Edese!

Amoreena Tillman (Deck Stage Manager) is a junior BA Theatre major from Tallahassee, FL. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Props Crew) and Cinderella (Props Crew). She thanks her family for their love and support.

Tatiana Vintu (Scenic Designer) Tatiana Vintu is a scenographer, creator, and experimenter who strives to capture all the diversity of not tangible environments which influence the audience. Tatiana has designed professionally for many theater and film productions in Europe, U.S., and Asia. As an Associate Professor at the University of Houston, she teaches and works in the area of Scenography and is the Head of the B.F.A. in Design and Technology. Currently, Tatiana is the Head-Curator for USITTPRAGUE QUADRENNIAL (PQ) 2023, and most recently was a curator for PQ 2019 and INNOVATIVE COSTUME OF THE 21ST CENTURY: THE NEXT GENERATION 2019.

DIRECTOR'S NOTE From Director L’Oreal Lampley Once I read the play, was informed of the makeup of the predominate audience, saw the bodies (the cast), visualized the space, recalled my personal experience as an adjunct professor for the university while leaving room for my current one to breathe, I saw the gift in the message behind this production; it is scriptural: “‘The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declares the Lord Almighty’ (Haggai 2:9, New International Version).” It is possible for peace to exist in the same place where there was once pain, hurt, trauma, oppression; a way forward exists, however, the old must be destroyed, completely.

This is not a coming of age story, rather one of conception. Each character experiences their own journey of birthing something new within themselves. As a result of the characters shedding their old ways, the community of Boonville is made new; the air is no longer so thick with toxicity that they cannot breathe. Instead, with the shifting of an old mindset comes the clarity needed to live a fuller life. The change agent you ask? Love.

Love is most felt when something has been sacrificed. My prayer is that people see this show and reconsider how they can better, in their own lives, embody love. My prayer is that the old mindsets that thrive in this community, and beyond this university’s walls are intentionally, completely unashamedly, and with precision targeted and destroyed for the sake of everyone being able to experience their first breath as new, reborn beings.

PRODUCTION TEAM Director.............................................................................................................. L’Oreal Lampley Assistant Director.............................................................................................Zeatha Saint Fleur Scenic Designer.......................................................................................................Tatiana Vintu Costume Designer.................................................................................................. Emily Tappan Lighting Designer..................................................................................................Xotchil Musser Sound Designer........................................................................................................Zach Cramer Technical Director............................................................................................Danielle Gonzalez Assistant Technical Directors..........................................................Abby Akard, Zachary A. Cary Fight Director.............................................................................................................Jason Armit Fight Captain..........................................................................................................Nia Alexander Intimacy Coordinator............................................................................................. Hannah Fazio Dramaturg..............................................................................................................Jenna Gerdsen Calling Stage Manager.............................................................................................Callista Payne Deck Stage Managers.................................. Maryann Byram, Doraline Rolle, Amoreena Tillman Stage Management Mentor.................................................................................Casey Sammarco Director of Production Services..........................................................................Joshua Wickham Technical Direction Advisor.................................................................Robert Coleman, Jim Lile Production Manager...........................................................................................Joshua Wickham Associate Production Manager..........................................................................Wesley Seiderman Assistant Production Manager..........................................................................Wesley Seiderman Scene Shop Manager............................................................................................ Colin Campbell Assistant Scene Shop Manager....................................................................................Becca Stock Carpenters.........................................................Abby Akard, Jacqueline Buehner, Zachary Gage, Dominic Krippes, Sarah Liffick, Derek Sands, Takeira Walker Paint Shop Manager................................................................................................ Teddy Moore Scenic Charge Artist................................................................................................ Teddy Moore Scenic Artists........................... Payton Nugent, Takeira Walker, Rheanne Walton, Reona Woods Properties Manager..................................................................................................... Kevin Grab Principal Props Artisan ...........................................................................................Reona Woods Assistant Properties Manager..................................................................................Victoria Guise Properties Artisan..............................................................................................Danielle Gonzalez Properties Intern................................................................................ Callista Payne, Hailey Peart Costume Design Advisor........................................................................................ Emily Tappan Costume Technology Advisor......................................................................................Jacki Armit Costume Shop Manager..................................................................................... Sarah M. Jahnke Costume Shop Intern..........................................................................................Abbey Hodgson Wardrobe Supervisor.......................................................................Asher Lipscomb, Zach Payne Staff Wig and Make-Up Artist............................................................ Madison McKenzie Weber Wig and Make-Up Assistant.................................................................................Keara Escobedo Wig and Make-Up Artist........................................................................................Anamays Solis Wig and Make-Up Intern..................................................................................... Jennifer Rosner Drapers................................................................................................................ Asher Lipscomb Stitchers...........................................................................Bella Ellec, Kevin Huang, Yu-Fang Lin, Sabrina Ollerman, Alex Richard, Makenzie Vaughan Master Electrician................................................................................................ Todd Teagarden Assistant Master Electrician........................................................................................Julie Adams Electricians..........................................................Julie Adams, Zachary A. Carey, Todd Teagarden Lighting Supervisor.............................................................................................. Todd Teagarden Assistant Lighting Supervisor.............................................................................. Zachary A. Cary

PRODUCTION TEAM Lighting Programmers........................................................................ Elena Dibbs, Madison Rist Light Board Programmer............................................................................................Julie Adams Light Board Operator........................................................................................... Jennifer Lackey Sound Board Operator............................................................................................... Ariya Baker Run Crew...................................................................Gerald Davis, Mikey Frusci, Nikki Himes, Ryan Mace, Mallika Rangi, Logan Wilson House Management Supervisor............................................................................ Sarah Goodson House Manager........................................................................................................... Sam Smith Assistant House Managers...........................................................................................Ryan Mace Director of the Fine Arts Ticket Office................................................................. Sarah Goodson Associate Director of Client Services............................................................................Jay Pension Associate Director of Patron Services............................................................................John Stark Patron Services Manager...........................................................................................Lizzie Powers Usher Crew......................................................................................... Harrison Hitt, Perry Long, Sylvia Preston, Jennifer Rosner Fine Arts Ticket Office Staff............................... Brigitte Anderson, Justin Banton, Alice Bishop, Holly Carroll, Samantha Charles, Emily Hensel, Lindsay Johnson, John Malley, Aleisha Mowatt, Jackie Petichakis, Alexandra Rios, Sam Smith Associate Director of Marketing Communications....................................................... Jack Rizzo Marketing Communications Manager....................................................................Kelby Siddons Graphic Design & Media Specialist...............................................................................Lani Daes Associate Director of Community Engagement.......................................................Njeri Mungai Community Engagement Manager................................................ Charlotte (Palmucci) Pension Special Events Coordinator.......................................................................................Lizzie Powers Community Engagement Intern........................................................................... Madeline Hull

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Do not record audio or video for any purpose.

For persons in need of hearing reinforcement, infrared headsets are offered free of charge in the Fallon Theatre. Headsets should be reserved through the Fine Arts Ticket Office. There is no charge for this service; however, a driver’s license, major credit card, or other comparable collateral is required in exchange for the duration of use.

OUR OFFERINGS & POLICIES Guests who use wheelchairs and similar assistive devices will find accessible parking available in the parking garages adjacent to the Fallon, Lab, and Studio Theatres.

Wheelchair seating is available at all of our theatres and should be requested when ordering tickets. Patrons should seek the House Staff for assistance upon arrival.

Everyone must have a ticket for the event including infants and children in laps. If your child is causing a disturbance, please exit to the lobby. Please consult the School of Theatre website's production advisories to determine the appropriateness of a show for the young persons in your party.

Restrooms are conveniently located in the lobby area.

Smoking is not permitted on the Florida State University campus.

There are a variety of ticket packages and discounts available. Theatre parties with friends and business associates may be organized at substantial discounts for groups of ten or more. For group sales information, contact the Fine Arts Ticket Office Manager at 850-644-6500.

Hours of operation for the Fine Arts Ticket Office are Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Ticket Office will open 60 minutes prior to each performance.

Late arrivals will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to performance time to guarantee seating. Guests arriving 15-20 minutes after the start of the performance will not be seated until intermission.

Lost and Found articles should be turned in to the House Staff and may be claimed at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, located in the Fine Arts Building.