We are Proud to Present a Presentation... Playbill

2019 - 2020 SEASON

THE LAB THEATRE

We Are Proud to Present

a Presentation About the

Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as

South West Africa,

from the German Südwestafrika, Between the Years

1884–1915

From the College of Fine Arts’ Dean Hello and welcome! It is a pleasure to have you with us. There is a long tradition of exceptional arts here at Florida State University. The School of Theatre continues that tradition with its recent ranking among the top ten programs in the country in The Princeton Review’s list for “Best College Theatre.” In this season, you see why we’ve earned such distinction. Our outstanding faculty and dedicated staff enable us to attract and retain some of the most talented aspiring performers and theatre professionals. And, we couldn’t be prouder of what they accomplish. (Look for our alum among the brightest stars of stage, screen, and academe – out front, behind the scenes, and in classrooms and studios.) I trust that you will enjoy the performance and I encourage you to make FSU Theatre a regular part of your arts and culture activities. Thank you for your patronage and for energizing the cast and crew with your presence. It means the world to us. Now, enjoy the show!

James Frazier Dean, College of Fine Arts

From the School of Theatre’s Executive Director Welcome to the School of Theatre at Florida State. I want to thank you for joining us to celebrate the incredibly talented students, faculty, and staff who have worked tirelessly to create the production you are seeing today. For over 45 years, the School of Theatre has trained students not just for Broadway stages but as advocates, leaders, artists, and theatre-makers across the world. It is no wonder that the School of Theatre continues to be recognized as one of the top programs in the country. While at Florida State, our students gain experience that prepares them for a multitude of careers and none of this would be possible without our dedicated faculty and staff and the support from members of our community. Thank you again for joining us today and for supporting the School of Theatre at Florida State – we could not do it without you. Enjoy the show!

Brad Brock Interim Executive Director, The School of Theatre

The School of Theatre at Florida State Presents

Book by

Jackie Sibblies Drury

Scenic Designer

Director

Michael D. Jablonski Costume Design

Kevin Grab

Sound Designer

Hayley Tara O’Brien Technical Director

Alexander Farley

Zach Cramer Dramaturgy

Hannah Fazio

Lighting Designer

Josh Hemmo

Stage Manager

Kydiana Jeanty

February 28 - March 8, 2020 The Lab Theatre The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC., of Woodstock, Illinois.

The Cast Numerical Order

Actor 1/White Man....................................................................Jordan Richards Actor 2/Black Man......................................................................Glynn Long Jr. Actor 3/Another White Man..............................................Tanner Scott Holman Actor 4/Another Black Man.............................................................Mike Destin Actor 5/Sarah.................................................................................Lexi McCain Actor 6/Black Woman...................................................................Daydra Smith

Understudies* Actor 1/White Man...................................................................................Bijan Adili Actor 2/Black Man..................................................................Moletedi One Ntseme Actor 3/Another White Man.....................................................Richard Gambardella Actor 4/Another Black Man.................................................................Amorie Barton Actor 5/Sarah...........................................................................................Julia Swann Actor 6/Black Woman.........................................................................Lilliana Simms

*Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.

Setting: A smaller space, a private place, a rehearsal. and A large space, a gathering place, a theatre.

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/ 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.

The School of Theatre at Florida State is a member of the University/Resident Theatre Association, Inc. and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

Cast Headshots

Bijan Adili

Amorie Barton

Mike Destin

Richard Gambardella

Tanner Scott Holman

Glynn Long Jr.

Lexi McCain

Moletedi One Ntseme

Jordan Richards

Lilliana Simms

Daydra Smith

Julia Swann

From the Director, Michael D. Jablonski We are Proud to Present a Presentation about the Herero of Namibia, Formerly known as South West Africa, From the German Südwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915 by Jackie Sibblies Drury, poses many questions to challenge us as a society. It asks us, what is our responsibility to the stories that we tell and to the owners of those stories? In this day and age, when we engage with information on a “sound byte” level, what is our role in sifting through the rhetoric and extracting useful meaning, and how can we learn and grow from our failures? We are Proud to Present…, has a unique way of using theatrical conventions to investigate prejudice, power, and perspective.

It does what good theatre is supposed to do; it starts conversations by inspiring and illuminating the present and the past. It asks the audience to approach this show with an open mind and willingness to be present.

It challenges us to take a step forward in our continuing but complicated conversations about society and race. I hope you will join the dialogue.

From the Dramaturg, Hannah Fazio How do we tell a story when we do not have all the information? Do we have the right to tell a tory that does not really “belong” to us? These are some of the questions posed by Jackie Sibblies Drury in We are Proud to Present a Presentation about the Herero of Namibia, Formerly South West Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915.

The play features a metatheatrical, play-within-a-play structure; the plot centers around a group of actors who try (and fail) to tell a story about the Herero genocide in Namibia. Through the actors’ failure, Sibblies Drury interrogates global colonial history and American race relations of the present day. The play, complicated and dynamic like race in the United States, raises difficult questions and refuses easy answers. Jackie Sibblies Drury (who won the Pulitzer Prize in drama in 2019 for her play Fairview) asks us to consider how racialized scripts of the 19th century reappear in the 21st, how traumas from the past linger in our own bodies, and how performance can work to heal those traumas...or open them up.

Who’s Who Bijan Adili (u/s Actor 1/White Man) is a senior BA Theatre major from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Previous FSU credits include Mary-Kate Olsen is in Love (Soldier), Precious Stones (Samir), and Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat (Puppeteer). He thanks his family and friends for their constant support, Michael Jablonski for believing in him, and the cast and crew for making this process a wonderful experience.

Amorie Barton (u/s Actor 4/Another Black Man) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Coconut Creek, FL. Previous FSU credits include The Penelopiad (Telemachus). Other credits include The Hairy Ape (Yank) and Lost in Yonkers (Jay). He would like to thank his friends and family for supporting him in doing what he loves.

Mike Destin (Actor 4/Another Black Man) is a senior BA Theatre major from St. Maarten. He is happy with everything in his life: who he is, the people in it, his health, education, and where he is going. He wishes the same for everyone he has ever met.

Special thanks to John Bembry.

Richard Gambardella (u/s Actor 3/Another White Man) is a freshman BFA Acting major from Hollywood, FL. Previous credits include The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Christopher) and James and The Giant Peach (Centipede). He would love to thank his mom for always being his rock.

Tanner Scott Holman (Actor 3/Another White Man) is a senior BFA Acting major from Sarasota, FL. Previous FSU credits include A Better Man (Michael), Shakespeare in Love (Lord Wessex), Tartuffe (Damis), Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Alfred), and The Servant of Two Masters (Silvio). He thanks his friends and family for their support.

Glynn Long Jr. (Actor 2/Black Man) is a junior BFA Acting Major from Clearwater, FL. Previous credits include King Hedley (Elmore). He would like to thank his family for their support.

Lexi McCain (Actor 5/Sarah) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from West Palm Beach, FL. Previous FSU credits include Chicago (Liz, u/s Velma Kelly), The Penelopiad (Helen), and Machinal (Telephone Girl). Other credits include A Chorus Line (Val). She is beyond thankful to her family for all their support towards her goals and the cast and crew for this wonderful experience!

Moletedi One Ntseme (u/s Actor 2/ Black Man) is a second year MFA Theatre Management candidate from Mahalapye, Botswana, Africa. He currently serves as the School of Theatre’s Marketing Communications Manager. Previous credits include A Raisin in the Sun (Walter), The Bear (Smirnov), and Twelfth Night (Sebastian). He thanks Michael Jablonski for this opportunity, his family for their support, the Marketing Office, and the Theatre Management candidates for being his family away from home. Ke a leboga! (Thank you) Jordan Richards (Actor 1/White Man) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Davie, FL. Previous FSU credits include Chicago (Master of Ceremonies, Fight Captain) and Wildwood Park (Dr. Simian). Other credits include Detroit (Kenny) and The Effect (Tristan). He would like to thank Michael Jablonski for the opportunity to play with this incredibly talented cast.

Lilliana Simms (u/s Actor 6/Black Woman) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Vero Beach, FL. Previous FSU credits include Eurydice (Eurydice). Other credits include Den of Thieves and Annie the Musical. Pronouns are she/her. She gives a special thanks to her parents for pushing her to do the things she loves.

Who’s Who Daydra Smith (Actor 6/Black Woman) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Fort Myers, FL. Previous FSU credits include The Penelopiad (Ensemble, Fight Captain). Other credits include This Random World (Rhonda) and Metamorphoses (Ceres, Ensemble). She wants to thank her friends and family for their never ending love and support.

Julia Swann (u/s Actor 5/Sarah) is a sophomore BFA Music Theatre major from New Orleans, LA. Previous FSU credits include Chicago (Mona) and Machinal (Defense Lawyer). Other credits include 1776 (Martha) and Crazy for You (Susie). She is so thankful to be a part of this amazing cast and sends a special thanks to her family and the School of Theatre.

Zach Cramer (Sound Designer) is the staff Sound Designer for the FSU School of Theatre. He has been involved with theatre for over nineteen years and has since designed over 80 productions. Selected design credits include The Who’s Tommy, Peter Pan, Ragtime, Seussical The Musical, Nine (winner 2008 FTC, 2009 SETC and advanced to national AACT), Titanic, The Producers, The Addams Family, A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Legally Blonde, Hedda Gabler, and Monty Python’s Spamalot.

He is also the Sound Designer for Valdosta State University’s Peach State Summer Theatre.

Alexander Farley (Technical Director) is a second year MFA Technical Production candidate from Buffalo, NY. Previous FSU credits include Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (Assistant Technical Director). Other credits include Berkshire Theatre Group Summer Seasons in 2018 and 2019 where he served as the Assistant Technical Director, Master Carpenter, and Carpenter. He would like to thank the entire production team for their hard work and dedication to their crafts.

Hannah Fazio (Dramaturg) is a second year Ph.D. Theatre Studies student. She holds a Masters degree in Drama Therapy from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from Hamilton College. Outside of school, she has been teaching yoga for over a decade. She has led drama therapy as well as yoga and meditation groups in many settings including schools, correctional facilities, rehabilitation programs, and domestic violence shelters. Her current research focuses on yoga and performance and the application of yoga in actor training.

Kevin Grab (Scenic Designer) has a longstanding relationship with the FSU School of Theatre after receiving his BA in Theatre from this institution in 2009 and is excited to see his scenic design once again realized by his alma mater. His previous FSU designs credits include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

His other scenic design credits include Long Wharf Theater Next Stage, Renaissance Theaterworks, and The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Kevin holds an MFA in Property Management and Design from the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign.

His prop credits include the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (Props Master, Asst.

Props Master, Artisan), Long Wharf Theater (Carpenter), and Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Crafts Artisan). As a freelance artisan, he has built props for multiple other theaters across the country including Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Tennessee Shakespeare Company, Centenary Stage Company, Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, and also completed his internship at Actor’s Theatre of Louisville (The Whipping Man, 2013.). He is currently the Properties Manager at Florida State University. www.KevinGrab.com

Who’s Who Josh Hemmo (Lighting Designer) is a NYC based Lighting Designer originally from Tucson, AZ, where he received his BFA in Theatre Production and Design from the University of Arizona. He has had the awesome opportunity of traveling and producing his work all over the country.

Notable credits include: Cleopatra: A Pop Experience (Theater for the New City, NYC), Lighting Director of Moscow Ballet’s The Great Russian Nutcracker West Coast tour, Resident Designer for the Post Playhouse’s 51st season, and Resident Designer for Scoundrel and Scamp’s first season. jhemmolighting.com Michael D. Jablonski (Director) is honored to be directing this incredible story for the FSU School of Theatre. He is a second year MFA Directing candidate. His directing credits include Mamma Mia, Wildwood Park, and Another Day (Devised Theatre Piece). Choreography credits include Mamma Mia, Grease, The Producers, Hello Dolly, Eurydice, West Side Story (New London Barn Playhouse - Finalist Best Choreography NH Theatre Awards and Shenandoah SMT, Leonia Summer Stage - Fight Director).

His professional acting credits include BROADWAY: The Book of Mormon, West Side Story, and Cry-Baby. NATIONAL TOURS: Matilda, The Book of Mormon, West Side Story, Saturday Night Fever, Doctor Dolittle, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starring Ann-Margret, Victor/Victoria, and Brigadoon. His film credits include The Producers. He sends his love to his wife and family for their unending support.

Kydiana Jeanty (Stage Manager) is a senior BA Theatre major from Deerfield Beach, FL. Previous FSU credits include Chicago, Hairspray, Shakespeare in Love, There is a Field, and Precious Stones. Other credits include Tuesdays with Morrie and My Way: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra. She would like to thank everyone that supports her and has given her opportunities to thrive.

Hayley Tara O’Brien (Costume Designer) is a second year MFA Costume Design candidate from Pembroke Pines, FL. Previous FSU design credits include The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!. She has also served as the Assistant Costume Designer for Pinkalicious: The Musical and Shakespeare in Love. She would like to thank the cast, crew, and production team as well as her friends and family for their support.

Director....................................................................................................Michael D. Jablonski Scenic Designer.....................................................................................................Kevin Grab Costume Designer.................................................................................Hayley Tara O’ Brien Assistant Costume Designer........................................................................Meagan Thurmond Lighting Designer................................................................................................Josh Hemmo Sound Designer..................................................................................................Zach Cramer Technical Director.........................................................................................Alexander Farley Assistant Technical Director..........................................................................Nathan Glowacki Fight Consultant..............................................................................................Jason Paul Tate Dance Captain/Fight Captain.......................................................................Julia Swann Dialect Coaches..........................................Tanner Scott Holman, Moletedi One Ntseme Dialect Consultant.......................................................................................Debra Hale Dramaturg.........................................................................................................Hannah Fazio Cultural Consultant...............................................................................Moletedi One Ntseme Stage Manager..................................................................................................Kydiana Jeanty Assistant Stage Managers..................................Greta Smith, Alexa Woelcke, Caitlyn Woodward Stage Management Mentor.............................................................................Casey Hagwood Directing Advisor........................................................................................Jessica Phelps West Directing Observer..........................................................................................Brianne Jackson Director of Production Services......................................................................Joshua Wickham Technical Direction Advisors.............................................................Robert Coleman, Jim Lile Production Manager......................................................................................Joshua Wickham Assistant Production Manager...........................................................................Carson Bishop Scene Shop Manager........................................................................................Colin Campbell Assistant Scene Shop Managers.............................Brock Baird, Jackson Golden, Jonathan May Drafters.........................................................................................Brock Baird, Ethan Follett, Nathan Glowacki, Braeden Ingersoll, Elliot Mahoney Carpenters..........................................................Pedro Baylon, Carson Bishop, Holly Carroll, Emily Chancellor, Mike Delaney, Ethan Follet, Nathan Glowacki, Braeden Ingersoll, Elliot Mahoney, Jonathan May Paint Shop Manager...........................................................................................Teddy Moore Scenic Charge Artist............................................................................................Teddy Moore Scenic Artists....................................................Brock Baird, Carson Bishop, Natasha Couoh, Jackson Golden, Braeden Ingersoll, Jonathan May Properties Manager................................................................................................Kevin Grab Properties Master...............................................................................................Reona Woods Properties Artisans...........................................Brock Baird, Katie Lynn Grab, Jonathan May, Blaire Moore, Ryan Ponsell, Hanna Smaglis Costume Design Advisor................................................................................Colleen Muscha Costume Technology Advisor.................................................................................Jason Estala Costume Shop Manager..................................................................................Sarah M. Jahnke Wardrobe Supervisor......................................................................Madeleine Tlapek-La Vean Stitchers......................................David Jordan Baxter, Meredith LaBounty, Courtni Riddick, Cat Tope, Madeleine Tlapek-La Vean, Meagan Thurmond Master Electricians................................................................Kassidy Coburn, Stevie Freeborn

Electricians.........................................................................Alexander Farley, Stevie Freeborn, Laurenna Oberdick, Kylee Taylor Projection Designer...............................................................................................Jason Vizzo Lighting Supervisor......................................................................................Kassidy Coburn Light Board Operator........................................................................................Callista Payne Sound Board Operator...................................................................................Stephen Charles Run Crew...........................................................................Jade Ahneman, Danielle Goldfine, Brooke Spriggs, Alana Torres House Manager.............................................................................................Emma Calabrese Assistant House Manager................................................................................Sarah Goodson Director of the Fine Arts Ticket Office..................................................................Sarah Goodson Associate Director of Patron Services.......................................................................Jay Pension Patron Services Manager...................................................................Jessica Dudley-Rodriguez Ticket Office Operations Manager.......................................................................Sam Stenecker Assistant Patron Services Managers.........................................Emma Calabrese, Sam Stenecker Usher Crew..........................................................AJ Alvarez, Nick Dekkers, Brianne Jackson, Megan Lobley, Brittany Porthouse, Derek Sands, Anamays Solis, Delaney Taylor, Jerry Truong Fine Arts Ticket Office Staff...................................................Brigitte Anderson, Alice Bishop, Leah Davis, Melissa Emery, Daniel Francis, Lizt Garcia, Kimberly Gibson, Cole Jones, Michael Pisani, Hannah Spears Associate Director of Marketing.........................................................................Jawaan Smith Marketing Communications Managers.....................Moletedi One Ntseme, Jennifer Reichert Marketing Assistant............................................................................................Sam Stenecker Media Specialist..............................................................................................Megan Mowery Associate Director of Community Engagement.................................................Katelyn Woods Community Engagement Manager...................................................................Amanda Fraser Patrons Association Coordinator....................................................................Emma Calabrese

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Patrons Association Members BOARD MEMBERS Ellen Berler, President Robert Clickner, Vice President Sunny Phillips, Secretary Laura Rogers, Treasurer Linda Clickner Audrea Coniglio Rob Contreras Tom Crabb Howard Eisenman Barbara Elam Kathie Emrich Howard Kessler Charles LaTour Annelise Leysieffer Lynn McWilliams KC McWilliams Jay Newman Carol Weissert Dennis Williams EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS Jalma Baker Richard Henry Mart Hill Ted* and Barbara Judd Lou Kellenberger* William Moncrief* Brooks & Almena Pettit Sara Rodrigue Dawn Sharp* Nancy Sheridan* June Strauss* ANGELS Sandy Brown, Magnolia Properties Judge Steve & Yvonne Brown Robert & Linda Clickner Terry & Linda Cole Rob Contreras & Ellen Berler Tom, Danielle, & Cassandra Crabb Jim & Sandy Dafoe Howard & Susan Eisenman Barbara & John Elam Del & Diane Hughes Dr. Sally Karioth Annelise Leysieffer

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Patrons Association Members FRIENDS Mr. Francisco Alacron John & Willa Almlof Alan & Nancy Asker Jeannie B. & Tommy Barrett Christine & Charles Barrilleaux Steven & Ellen Bellenot Dr. Fran & Bill Berry The Brannigan Family Laurie Brown Dr. & Mrs. Joe Cain Susan & Mark Canning Chip Chalmers Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ciaccio Ann M. Coleman Juan & Jessica Comas Jean Coyne Amanda Davis Jennifer Diaz Mr. Jorge Diaz Johnston Paul Downing* & Marie Cantwell Matthew Earhart & Valeriya Petushkova Mr. Michael Eckert Lynn Marie Firehammer Roy M. Forman & Paula S. Saunders Beverly Bonner Frick Harvey & Judy Goldman Elenita Gomez & Jack Brennan

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2019-2020 Undergraduate Scholarship Recipients Angela Musette Russo Memorial Endowed Scholarship Gabrielle Banuelos, Mike Destin*, Jessi Martin, Avianna Tato Brooks and Almena Pettit Presidential Scholarship Jordan Richards* Davis Gaines Endowed Scholarship in Music Theatre Aidan Neal, Lilianna Solum, Kate Vander Leest Dean Gil Lazier Student Scholarship in the School of Theatre Francesca Alfano, Jessica Chunta, Lannie Rubio, Hannah Schreer Frank and Jo Ann Fain Endowed Scholarship Gena Heylock, Connor Olney, Griffin Wilkins Ginger Earnest London Theatre Scholarship Nick Clark, Anderson Khochaiche Jr. Hazel Sliger Presidential Scholarship Lydia Moss Howard W. Kessler Endowed Scholarship Brady Foley, Joseph Gaitens, Ramone Nelson, Faith Northcutt, Weston Warren

Leon and Jane Schmehl Endowed Theatre Scholarship Nia Alexander, Danielle Charboneau, Allison Crawford, Daydra Smith*, Caleb Windstrup Mart and Louis Hill Presidential Scholarship Claudia Montague Maximillian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Scholarship Maggie Creasman, Jordan Johnson, Jessica Posey, Liam Wirsansky Michael Martin International Theatre Scholarship Shannon Haskell, Paige Pederson, Alexandra Posner, Jonathan Santos, Katrina Scott, Matthew Siperstein, Jordan Stowers, Hannah Strauss Pat Simmons Memorial Fund Amorie Barton*, Sarah Mattis Richard G. Fallon Scholarship Charles Antenen, Julia Swann* Robert S. Barber Endowed Scholarship Julia Bodolay, Cynthia Carmona, Ada Colli, Naira Diptee, Christina Dragan-Dima, Kydiana Jeanty*, Sophie Kraemer, Claire McCarthy, Gabi Simon

2019-2020 Undergraduate Scholarship Recipients Steven L. Sears Scholarship in Theatre David Benne, Jena Brooks, Tanner Holman*, Emily Onimus, Gabrielle Phillips

Theatre Patrons London Endowment Nicolas Alonso, Hannah Baker, Elizabeth Guerra, Ian Kennedy, Amanda Norris

Theatre Patrons Association Scholarship Amir Bijan Adili*, Kelly Astuto, Emily Bodony, Bethany Brownrigg, Serik Bybee, Samuel Castellanos, Emily Copeland, Zach Duncan, Ryon Eberhard, Stevie Freeborn, Lizt Garcia*, Kimberly Gibson*, Jessica Gray, Sarah Johnson, Rhiannon Karp, Emma Lyon, Francesca Martin, Gabrielle Maury, Michael Pisani*, Lilliana Simms*, Beth Slade, Laura Swygert, Atticus Taylor, Chloe Ward, Rachel Weaver

Theodore and Barbara Judd Endowed Scholarship in Theatre Alexis McCain*, Alison Wood

An (*) following a student’s name indicates a scholarship recipient involved in this production.

Patrons Scholar Spotlight: Nina Bodony Nina Bodony is a junior Theatre and Communications double major with a minor in Education from Bonaire, GA. She was last seen on stage in There is a Field (Nardeen) and Precious Stones (Rachel). She directed last spring’s Act II production of Machinal and currently serves as Artistic Director of the Student Theatre Association. Her dream is to direct a musical on Broadway one day and plans to move to New York City after graduation.

Her favorite School of Theatre memory is from her freshman year working as run crew on Guys and Dolls. She had an absolute blast learning how professional theatre works behind the scenes and made some of her best friends within the program through that production.

She was able to attend the London Theatre Academy this past semester with a scholarship from the Patrons Association. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity. I would not be able to study abroad and learn so much about theatre if it weren’t for you.”

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Who’s Who in the School of Theatre Brad Brock..................................................Interim Executive Director; School of Theatre Chari Arespacochaga........................................................Assistant Professor, Performance Terri Bourus...................................................................................Professor, Performance Fred Chappell.........................................................................................Professor, Acting Robert H. Coleman...........................................Associate Professor, Technical Production Director - MFA Technical Production Mary Karen Dahl.......................................................................Professor, Theatre Studies Director - MA/Ph.D. Program Patricia Delorey....................................Teaching Faculty, Voice; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Jonathan Epstein.................................Teaching Faculty, Acting; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Jason Estala...........................................Visiting Assistant Professor, Costume Technology Kate Watson Gelabert........................................................Associate Professor, Movement Director - BFA Music Theatre Casey Hagwood.......................................................Teaching Faculty, Stage Management Debra Hale................................................................................Associate Professor, Voice Kellen Hoxworth.........................................................Assistant Professor, Theatre Studies Cameron Jackson....................................................................................Teaching Faculty Dale F. Jordan..............................................................................Professor, Scenic Design Eliza Ladd....................................Teaching Faculty, Movement, FSU/Asolo Conservatory Greg Leaming.............................................................Director; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Jean McDaniel Lickson............................................................Associate Professor, Acting Director - BFA Acting Jim Lile..............................................................Assistant Professor, Technical Production Andrei Malaev-Babel......................................Professor, Acting; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Colleen Muscha.......................................................................Professor, Costume Design Director - MFA Costume Design Elizabeth Osborne.......................................................Associate Professor, Theatre Studies Thomas Ossowski........................................................Associate Professor, Music Theatre Anthony Rhine...................................................Assistant Professor, Theatre Management Director - MFA Theatre Management Jennifer Riker.....................................................................Teaching Faculty, Performance Kris Salata.......................................................................Associate Professor, Performance Director - BA Program Jo Sanburg................................................................Visiting Assistant Professor, Lighting Eliza Schwarz...............................Teaching Faculty, Movement; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Jason Tate...........................................................Visiting Assistant Professor, Performance Aaron C. Thomas........................................................Assistant Professor, Theatre Studies Ellliot Turley...............................................................Postdoctoral Scholar, Theatre Studies Jessica West..........................................................................Associate Professor, Directing Director - MFA Directing

Who’s Who in the School of Theatre Lisa Beggy....................................................Program Associate; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Colin Campbell.............................................................................Scenic Studio Manager Kassidy Coburn..................................................................................Lighting Supervisor Jonathan Courtemanche...........................Office Administrator; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Zach Cramer............................................................................................Sound Designer Michele Diamonti...........................................Director of Academic and Student Services Sarah Goodson.............................................................Director of Fine Arts Ticket Office Kevin Grab.........................................................................................Properties Manager Sarah Jahnke................................................................................Costume Shop Manager Marcia McClellan.................................................................................Business Associate Christopher McVicker.................................Technical Director; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Rachel Morris..................................Production Stage Manager; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Teddy Moore.....................................................................................Paint Shop Manager Megan Mowery........................................................................................Media Specialist Debi Schalch........................................Recruiting Coordinator; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Melissa Sinclair......................................................................................Academic Advisor Barbara Thomas..........................................................Student Services Assistant Manager Amber Vann Lee.....................................Finance and Administrative Operations Manager Joshua Wickham...............................................................................Production Manager

THEATRE TCC! 2019-2020 SEASON SEPT. 27-29 & OCT. 4-6

GETTING OUT

By Marsha Norman

NOV. 22-24 & DEC. 6-8

Noises Off

By Michael Frayn

GET YOUR SEASON TICKETS TODAY!

(850) 201-9882 I WWW.TCC.FL.EDU/THEATRETCC

APRIL 3-5 & 10-12

Book by Joe Masteroff Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb

For Your Information Welcome to the School of Theatre at Florida State. Whether you are returning or visiting for the first time, we want you to feel comfortable and be familiar with our facilities and services.

As a courtesy to the actors on stage and other members of the audience, we ask you to silence all electronic devices. Recording or photographing any part of this performance is strictly prohibited. Cameras and recording equipment must be checked with the house manager.

For persons in need of hearing reinforcement, headsets are offered free of charge in the Fallon Theatre. Headsets should be reserved through the Fine Arts Ticket Office. A driver’s license, major credit card, or $10 returnable deposit is required. If your child is causing a disturbance, please exit to the lobby. It is not advised that children under our recommended ages listed per show attend School of Theatre productions.

Restrooms are located in the lobby area. Smoking is not permitted in any Florida State University building. Lost and found articles should be turned in to the house manager and may be claimed at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, located in the Fine Arts Building.

Hours of operation for the Fine Arts Ticket Office are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Ticket Office will open 60 minutes prior to each performance. Late arrivals will be seated at the discretion of the house manager. Guests arriving 15-20 minutes after the start of the performance will not be seated until intermission.

For group sales information, contact the Fine Arts Ticket Office manager at 850-644-6500.

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