In Pieces: a New Musical

The

Department of Theatre Presents

Nov. 11 - 20, 2022

Babcock Theatre

A NOTE FROM THE CHAIR Thank you for joining us for In Pieces: A New Musical, our third mainstage production of the 2022/2023 season!

Our season opened in September with The Old Man and The Old Moon, a rollicking musical adventure on the high seas, and a tribute to the persistence of love and memory. We continued the journey in Studio 115 with Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days: a provocative, timely fable about evolution, our impact on the environment, and its impact on us. Now we are proud to present In Pieces: A New Musical by Joey Contreras, a contemporary song cycle about the tragedies and triumphs of people looking for love in present-day(ish) New York.

Like other song cycles you may have heard of (e.g. Closer Than Ever, Elegies, Myths and Hymns) In Pieces contains no dialogue or traditional scenes. The songs are connected by a central idea rather than a single story. However, this song cycle differs from the others in a crucial way: the characters from In Pieces interact.

They connect with one another. They form relationships that begin, end, and begin again. They grow and change, shaped by these connections. True to the title, each character's story only comes to us in fragments: small but crucial pieces of their lives that shape their understanding of love. Are there gaps as a result? Perhaps, but maybe the gaps are intentional­and necessary. Maybe they remind us of our own attempts to assemble meaning from the pieces of our lives; maybe in these spaces there's room for us to see—and better understand—ourselves.

After the winter break, we return to the Babcock in February, where playwright Jo Wilkinson will lead us into the little-known, but very real, world of 19th-century women’s boxing. In The Sweet Science of Bruising, four women form a unique bond as they square off against social mores — and one another — in Victorian London.

Next, Shakespeare’s As You Like It comes to Studio 115 in March, offering an alternate vision of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy about the roles we play in life and love.

We close our mainstage season in the Babcock with the 1998 revival edition of Cabaret. Based on the critically acclaimed West End production by Sam Mendes, this version draws story elements and songs from the 1972 film (including the smash hit “Maybe This Time”). The resulting adaptation is a lean, ferocious reimagining of the Kander and Ebb classic. Next season promises even more excitement when we begin peforming in the new Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Fieldhouse!

Thank you once again for joining us. We are truly proud to present this remarkable season of plays and musicals, and we hope you share our enthusiasm. Please visit us online at our website, theatre.utah.edu, or email us at info@theatre. utah.edu with any feedback or questions. We’ll see you at the theatre!

Sydney Cheek-O’Donnell, PhD Chair, Department of Theatre

IN PIECES: A NEW MUSICAL Book, Music, & Lyrics

by JOEY CONTRERAS Scenic Designer

Costume Designer

ABISH NOBLE

BRENDA VAN DER WIEL

Lighting Designer

Sound Designer

NICKOLAUS BELLENDIR

LILLY STONE

Stage Manager

Music Director

ELIZABETH WIAND

ALEX MARSHALL

Dramaturgy

Assistant Director/Choreographer

SERENA COLLINS MARK FOSSEN

LAUREN CRUTCHER

Prop Designer

Director/Choreographer

ARIKA SCHOCKMEL

ERIC SCIOTTO Producer

SYDNEY CHEEK-O'DONNELL

Produced by special arrangement with Joey Contreras. (www.joeycontreras.com

The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.

COMPANY Chloe McLean.............................................................................................................................Sam Jessie Kranz............................................................................................................................... Alex Lila Prince.................................................................................................................................River Lee Kedem....................................................................................................................................Jael Mitchell Mosley................................................................................................................... Hunter JT Kaufman........................................................................................................................... Charlie Carson Peasley.........................................................................................................................Grey Alex Fish................................................................................................................................Austyn Langley Hayman............................................................................................................. Ensemble u/s Sam & Alex Tessa Irish-Minewiser................................................................................................... Ensemble u/s Jael Ashlen Boresow.............................................................................................................. Ensemble u/s River James Wong..................................................................................................................... Ensemble u/s Charlie Guy Yarkoni..................................................................................................................... Ensemble u/s Grey Brynoch Rammell........................................................................................................... Ensemble Jack Anderson........................................................................................................................ Swing Aubrey Campbell................................................................................................................... Swing

SETTING In and around New York City; present day and the not-too-distant past

American Sign Language interpretation will be provided during the 2nd Friday evening performance and talkback for every show.

THE OLD MAN & THE OLD MOON Friday, October 7, 2022

THE SWEET SCIENCE OF BRUISING Friday, February 24, 2023

SOMEWHERE: A PRIMER FOR THE END OF DAYS

AS YOU LIKE IT

Friday, November 4, 2022

Friday, March 24, 2023

IN PIECES: A NEW MUSICAL

CABARET

Friday, November 18, 2022

Friday, April 14, 2023

Strong voices for a stronger community

MUSICAL NUMBERS Fork in the Road (Intro).................................................................................................Company You Never Know..................................................................................... Hunter, Sam, Company Young Kind of Love............................................................................................ River, Company Me and Mr. Popularity........................................................................................................Charlie Love Wildly ............................................................................................Grey, Charlie, Company My Simple Request...................................................................................................................Jael Unsaid.................................................................................................................................... Austyn First Sign of Forever............................................................................................................... Alex Get Up and Go ......................................................................................................................Hunter Waiting for More......................................................................................................................Sam Ohio..........................................................................................................................................Charlie This is Not Me...........................................................................................................................Grey Like You Don't Miss Me.................................................................Sam, River, Alex, Company Another New York Love Story...............................................................................................Jael Love Me, Love Me Not....................................................................................................... Austyn Singin' The Same Line..........................................................................................Alex, Company Great, Cool..................................................................................................................Grey, Charlie With Him...................................................................................................................................River I Could Fall...................................................................................................................Hunter, Sam In Pieces.............................................................................................................Austyn, Company You Never Know (Interlude)........................................................................................Company Fork in the Road (Interlude)........................................................................................Company Fork in the Road................................................................................................... Grey, Company

This production will be performed without an intermission.

BAND Alex Marshall.................................................................................................... Conductor/Piano Trevor Coon.................................................................................... Associate Conductor/Piano Peter Lambson........................................................................................................................Violin Bryn Boogert............................................................................................................................ Cello Christopher Glade.................................................................................................................Guitar Jeff Jensen..................................................................................................................................Bass Eric Jensen............................................................................................................................. Drums

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CREATOR'S NOTES The Romantic Journey of In Pieces: A New Musical Commentary by Joey Contreras In Pieces: A New Musical reflects on the romantic journeys of eight individuals as they share, ponder, and look back on the chosen paths and partners along the way. Set in New York City and featuring songs written over the last twelve years of my life, this show naturally tells a lot of my personal love stories. However, when recontextualizing and threading them into this larger narrative between multiple characters, I found that, even outside of me, these songs examine how we receive and react and grow in a universal sense. It is often bittersweet, but that’s okay.

Fork in the Road (Intro) The show opens in this space of reflection where each of our characters are looking back and pondering if they made the right choices along the way. It’s pure, contemplative, and introduces a musical and lyrical motif that comes back later.

You Never Know We immediately segue into this next song that is buzzing with hope and excitement. I wanted to show our characters in a place of chosen optimism that isn’t forced or naive, but consciously open to the next adventure.

Me and Mr. Popularity This song is about an unexpected friendship between two seemingly different guys. It’s full of innocence and curiosity and such a sweet beginning to this character’s journey.

This Is Not Me This is probably the darkest song in the show, if not in my entire catalog of music. As an LGBTQIA+ writer, all of my songs have a queer undertone, and I’ve always celebrated and shared my authentic love stories with boys. However, I don’t tend to tackle some of the more intense issues we face in the community. This song was very much out of my comfort zone, but I wanted to dive into struggling with identity and sexuality and how that can manifest itself into behavior that is sometimes scary and addicting and confusing, all while keeping it hidden from the public.

Like You Don’t Miss Me I originally released this song as a solo pop single back in 2016. I had written it after hearing an ex was going on a little breakup press tour, broadcasting his new life and dalliances, and so I was feeling a little feisty.

Another New York Love Story Breaking away from the “party through the feels” vibes from the previous song, we take a turn into some of the most vulnerable storytelling on this album, sharing a very relatable New York situation: running into your ex on a crowded uptown 1 train at 2 AM.

Love Me, Love Me Not My career really started with this song. It was the name of my first album and it continues to be one of the songs people most know me for. “Love Me, Love Me Not” is about trying to help someone break down their walls and be open to the love in front of them.

Singin’ the Same Line This is the most recent song I wrote for In Pieces. I was inspired by watching the experiences others were going through. How there are these very charismatic people who are a bit more complicated, and not quite wanting to be locked down, but still everyone keeps taking their shot knowing the red flags and can’t help themselves. How do you get your fix from someone who isn’t fixed themselves? So I imagined all of these people coming together as a support group where they can commiserate and laugh and connect on this one person they all just can’t quit.

In Pieces As the show comes to an end, some of the final questions asked are packed into this song. I used to be afraid that I could only be desired or loved temporarily. It’s a vulnerable conversation to have with yourself and with whomever you may be seeing at the time. There’s a tricky dance of trying to protect your heart, but also let go and dive in beyond just pieces with people. By the end of the song, the characters are finding their worth, their value, and seeing how that can be applied to the next step.

Fork in the Road Almost like an epilogue, this song completes the picture of how we started. The characters have some distance from the tales with a little more clarity and acceptance of the choices that were made throughout the years. I think of this song as a supercut of life, bringing back familiar melodies, but in new ways, and the final breath at the end is like a little emotional weight being lifted. Ahhh… love!

Excerpted from "Track-by-Track Breakdown: Explore the Romantic Journey of In Pieces: A New Musical (Highlights)" by Joey Contreras Published on playbill.com May 13, 2021

For more information about IN PIECES: A NEW MUSICAL, please visit our dramaturgical website at https://inpiecesuofu.wordpress.com/

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY CAST JACK ANDERSON (Swing) is a freshman in the MTP from Santa Clarita, California.

Recent roles include Michael Hobbs in Elf: The Musical (Canyon Theatre Guild) and Oliver Twist in Oliver! (Trinity Classical Academy). Before attending the University of Utah, he also performed in several local theatre productions at ESCAPE Theatre in Santa Clarita, including Shrek: The Musical and Li’l Abner. He would like to thank his parents for encouraging him to keep up his dedication to his work, and for all their love and support over the years.

ASHLEN BORESOW (Ensemble, u/s River) is a junior in the Musical Theatre Program at the University of Utah. Originally from Shawnee, Kansas, Ashlen was recently seen in Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Babcock), Elf! The Musical (Pioneer Theatre Company), and The Emily Dickinson Musical (Studio 115).

Ashlen hopes you enjoy the show, and she extends a huge “thank you” to all the people who have supported her over the years, as well as everyone involved in creating this production.

AUBREY CAMPBELL (Swing) is a junior in the Musical Theatre Program. She is very excited to be performing in her first show at the University of Utah. Past roles include Lisa/ Female Swing in Mamma Mia! at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre and Lady Larkin in Once Upon a Mattress at the Teen Musical Theatre of Oregon. Aubrey would like to thank the cast and crew for all their hard work.

ALEX FISH (Austyn) is a senior in the MTP. Originally from Idaho, Alex fell in love with theatre while performing in his high school’s choir and theatre productions. His favorite past role is Wilbur in last season’s Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Babcock). Alex would like to thank his family for their love and support throughout his college experience.

LANGLEY HAYMAN (Ensemble, u/s Sam & Alex) is excited to be in her senior year in the MTP and proud to be part of such a great show! Originally from Minnesota, Langley has enjoyed her time at the University of Utah and the many friends she has made. Recent credits include Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act (CentrePoint Legacy Theatre), Miss Honey in Matilda the Musical Jr. (Youth Theatre at the U), and multiple roles in Les Miserables (Hale Centre Theatre). Langley hopes that you enjoy the show, and that future students continue to love the University of Utah!

TESSA IRISH-MINEWISER (Ensemble, u/s Jael) is a native of Metro Detroit and a senior in the Musical Theatre Program and delighted to be making her departmental debut. Previous credits outside the university include Rosie in Mamma Mia! (Luminaire Theatre Company), Lois in A Chorus Line (Illini Student Musicals), and Ms. Sherman in Fame! Jr. (Kaleidoscope Studio of the Performing Arts). Tessa would like to thank her family for undertaking multiple relocations across the country in support of her artistic ambitions.

JT KAUFMAN (Charlie) is a 4th year student in the MTP and a composer, actor, and singer based in SLC. Their work seeks to push the boundaries of theatre to create a broader, more compassionate, and more inclusive art form. Previous creative experiences include working on Jinx! The Musical (Borel Drama) as Co-Composer, A Night to Dismember! (Great Salt Lake Fringe) as Co-Composer, and The Emily Dickinson Musical (Open Door) as Assistant Composer. He would like to thank his family, friends, and partner for their continued support. When not writing music or onstage, JT can be found paragliding, hiking, or exploring the mountains.

LEE KEDEM ( Jael) is originally from Foster City, California and is currently a senior in the Musical Theatre Program. Her most

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY recent credits include multiple roles in Illyria (Babcock), Jane Eyre in You on the Moors Now (Studio 115), and Lavinia in The Emily Dickinson Musical (Studio 115, Open Door).

Lee would like to thank her teachers, family, and everyone involved in this production.

JESSIE KRANZ (Alex) is currently a senior in the MTP at the University of Utah. Her previous roles include Shadow/April in Liminal (Studio 115) with the University of Utah, Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Hopebox Theatre), and Sophie Sheridan in Mamma Mia! (Luminaire Theatre Co.). She would like to thank her professors and her parents for the last four years of support and for encouraging her to pursue her dreams and goals.

CHLOE VICTORIA MCLEAN (Sam) was born and raised in Clermont, Florida, and is a senior in the MTP. Her latest projects include understudying Alice in the preBroadway workshop of Alice in Neverland.

She has also played Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (HCTO), Jane in Tarzan (Scera Shell Outdoor Amphitheater), and Pennywise in Urinetown (Open Door Productions). Chloe would like to thank her parents and siblings for constantly helping her pursue her dreams.

MITCHELL MOSLEY (Hunter) is originally from the Bay Area in California and is a senior pursuing a BFA in the Musical Theatre Program. His last performance at the U was in 2020, where he played Melchior in a one-act version of Spring Awakening. Other credits include Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (HCTO), Tony in West Side Story (CMTSJ), and Gabe in Next to Normal (Los Altos Stage Co.). He would like to give a big thank you to his family and friends for their constant support of his work! Instagram: @ mitchellrmosley CARSON PEASLEY (Grey) is a senior in the Musical Theatre Program and originally from Detroit, Michigan. Previous credits

include Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Show (The Grand Theatre), Sky in Mamma Mia! (Luminaire Theatre Company), and Sir Andrew Aguecheek in the U’s production of Illyria (Babcock). Carson is thrilled to be a part of this production and wants to thank everyone involved. He would like to dedicate this performance to his mom.

LILA PRINCE (River) is a junior in the University of Utah’s MTP. In Utah, she has performed in Open Door’s online production of Human, in Bright Star at the Ziegfeld Theater, and in the U’s production of Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Babcock). Originally from Southwest Florida, Lila has also enjoyed playing The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods (GCHS), Donna in Mamma Mia! (The Naples Players) and Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act (The Naples Players). She would like to thank her parents for constantly supporting her throughout her education.

BRYNOCH RAMMELL (Ensemble) is thrilled to perform in his first show at the U! Originally from Idaho, Brynoch is a senior in the MTP. Some of his favorite roles include Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid and Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast (West Valley Arts). Brynoch is very grateful to Department of Theatre audiences for their support, and he hopes you have a great time watching the amazing cast he loves.

JAMES WONG (Ensemble) is a junior in the MTP. Born and raised in South Carolina, James studied voice at the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities. His previous U of U credits include Ensemble in The Emily Dickinson Musical (Studio 115) and Tobias Ragg in the School of Music's production of Sweeney Todd. James would like to thank the MTP faculty for helping him grow as an artist GUY YARKONI (Ensemble, u/s Grey) is in his third year in the Musical Theatre Program.

Originally hailing from Seattle, Guy began his theatre career in high school when he

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY was cast as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof (Roosevelt HS). Favorite credits include Greg in A Chorus Line (Roosevelt), Warren Smith in On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (Ballyhoo Theatre), and Levi in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Parker Children’s Theatre). He would like to thank his parents and professors for their constant support and loving guidance.

CREATIVE & PRODUCTION NICKOLAUS BELLENDIR (Lighting

Designer) was born and raised in Sandy, Utah. A senior in the PADP (Lighting Design Emphasis), he has most recently designed lights for Floyd Collins (Babcock Theatre) and Julius Caesar (Studio 115). Nickolaus is very excited to work on this production of In Pieces and would like to thank his parents and mentors for their continued support

SERENA COLLINS (Dramaturg) is a senior

in the ATP. Most recently, she played Sybil in U Theatre’s Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days (Studio 115). Last year Serena presented a full production and a staged reading of her original play, Sympathizer.

Marian D. Harrison Scholarship recipient and CFA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award finalist. Serena would like to thank her parents for their endless support.

LAUREN CRUTCHER (Assistant Director/

Assistant Choreographer) is a junior in the Musical Theatre Program. Lauren is very excited to be working on her first production with the Department of Theatre. Some favorite past roles include Mrs. Potiphar in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Santa Clarita Performing Arts Canter) and Florinda in Into the Woods (Hart HS). Keep an eye out for Lauren in Cabaret next semester in the Babcock Theatre! She would like to thank Eric, the cast and crew, and her family and friends for their support.

RILEY HACKFORD-PEER (Sound Engineer) grew up in Salt Lake City and is pursuing a self-designed major focused on Music Technology, Sound Design, and Music Production. He has been involved in theatre since 2012 and was part of Youth Theatre at the U’s Conservatory program, which gave him the opportunity to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.

Riley also works backstage at the Marriott Center for Dance as an Assistant Stage Manager and Sound Engineer. He is a grateful recipient of the BUS Parent Fund Scholarship and a Regents Scholarship Recipient.

SAVANNAH HAYES (Production Assistant) is from Washington State and a sophomore majoring in Stage Management. She has previously worked on several shows, most recently as a crew member for Sweeney Todd (Kingsbury Hall) and as Assistant Stage Manager for The Thanksgiving Play (Studio 115). Savannah began her career in Stage Management in high school, where she stage managed multiple productions including Tuck Everlasting, Alice in Wonderland, The Matchmaker, and Seussical (Walla Walla High School).

Savannah thanks her parents for their continued support.

COLTER LINCOLN (Assistant Stage

Manager) is a junior in the Stage Management Program, and he is thrilled to be part of this production. This is his sixth show at the U; previously, Colter worked as Assistant Production Manager for Liminal (Studio 115), Assistant Lighting Designer for Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Babcock), and Lighting Designer for The Old Man and The Old Moon (Babcock). Recent design credits include Disenchanted at The Grand, Matilda at OPPA, and the One Voice Children’s Choir concert “Believer.” He wants to thank his mentor Brandon Stauffer, Amber Bielinski, his parents, and his amazing roommates.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY ALEX MARSHALL (Music Director) is

the Music Director for the Department of Theatre at the University of Utah. He is also an active member of the professional musical community in Utah, directing and performing with premier institutions such as the Utah Symphony, Pioneer Theatre Company, Hale Centre Theatre, Salt Lake Acting Company, and many other theatres throughout Salt Lake. Credits include international violinist David Park’s London debut concert (U.N. Ballroom at Ten Trinity Square, London); Lexi Walker’s National Theatre & Concert Hall Christmas concert (National Concert Hall, Taiwan); Passing Strange (Salt Lake Acting Company); Hello, Dolly! (Kingsbury); American Idiot (Hayes Christensen Theatre); Floyd Collins and Spring Awakening (Babcock); and Into the Woods and Sweeney Todd (Studio 115). He holds degrees in instrumental conducting (M.M.), piano performance (B.M.) and biomedical engineering (B.S.). Much love to Jackie, Kimi, Henry, and Penny.

ABISH NOBLE (Set Designer) is a senior in

the PADP with an emphasis in Set Design.

Abish is excited to return to the Babcock for their third and final set design as a student at the U. They are planning to graduate at the end of fall semester 2022. Previous credits include Set Designer for Storm Still (Babcock) and Co-Set Designer for The Night Witches (U of U Virtual). Abish was also the Scenic Charge Artist for Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Babcock) and Liminal (Studio 115). Abish is thankful to everyone in the PADP for providing an amazing college experience!

ARIKA SCHOCKMEL (Prop Designer) has

worked extensively in props and costume crafts for theatre, television, and film. She is the Properties Manager for the Department of Theatre and works as a prop and costume designer for Plan-B Theatre. Regional credits include productions at The Egyptian Theatre, UFOCMT, Grand Teton, Dark Horse, SLAC, Utah Contemporary, and Lyric Rep. USU alumnus. Member of S.P.A.M., the

Society of Prop Artisan Managers. Past and future projects include stage management, music, event hosting/emceeing, creating props for film and television, and the occasional acting gig.

LILLY STONE (Sound Designer) is in her

senior year at the University of Utah and will be majoring in the Bachelor of University Studies program in Sound Design and Music Technology. Her previous credits at the U include working as Sound Designer and Composer for The Book Club Play (Babcock) and as A1 Engineer for both Illyria (Babcock) and Tartuffe (Studio 115, U of U Virtual). She would like to thank her parents, siblings, and partner for their continuous support in her academic and professional pursuits. Lilly is a proud recipient of the Flagship Scholarship.

OLIVIA WELTER (Assistant Stage Manager)

is a junior in the Stage Management Program. Olivia grew up in Park City, Utah, where she discovered the world of technical theater and decided to pursue a career in stage management. She has recently worked on the crew for Cinderella and 42nd Street and as Fly Captain for The Bridges of Madison County (Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre), as crew for Sweeney Todd (U School of Music), and as 2nd Asst. Stage Manager for Matilda Jr. (Youth Theatre at the U). She is extremely excited for this production and can’t wait for everyone to see it!

LIZ WIAND (Stage Manager) hails from

Casper Wyoming and is in her last semester before graduating from the BFA Stage Management Program. Previously she attended Casper College where she stage managed several productions, before graduating with an Associate Degree in Technical Theatre. At the U Liz has been part of the stage management team for several productions, including The Night Witches (U of U Virtual), Storm Still (Babcock), and Liminal (Studio 115). Liz wants to thank her previous teachers, peers, family, and

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY friends for all the support they have given her. Recipient of The Barbara M. Bannon Endowed Fund scholarship.

JULIA WITESMAN (Assistant Production

Manager) is a sophomore in the Stage Management Program. She is thrilled to be the Assistant Production Manager for In Pieces at the University of Utah, working side-by-side with such an amazing team. Julia has been involved in theatre for several years; favorite credits include Stage Manager for Phantom of the Opera (Springville HS), Production Assistant for Storm Still (Babcock), and Light Board Operator for Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Babcock). During her time at the U, Julia has also worked for the department as a Production Management Assistant for two years.

ERIC SCIOTTO (Director/Choreographer)

is a Visiting Assistant Professor for the Department of Theatre and a professional director/choreographer and performer.

Director/Choreographer credits include The Full Monty; Into the Woods; Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida; Bat Boy; You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown; Drop Dead; The Drowsy Chaperone; Steel Magnolias; The Foreigner; Footloose; Freaky Friday; Bright Star; and Xanadu, for which he won the 2015 Metro Award for Outstanding Choreography. Choreography credits include Mamma Mia!, Pippin, Something Rotten (Musical Theater West & Phoenix Theatre Co), and The Wizard of Oz at Music Theatre Wichita.

As a performer, Eric has appeared in 12 Broadway shows: Annie Get Your Gun; Aida; Sweet Smell of Success; Sweet Charity;

42nd Street; Cry-Baby; A Chorus Line; Pal Joey; Rock of Ages; Priscilla, Queen of the Desert; and The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

Most recently, Eric starred as William Shakespeare in the Broadway company of Something Rotten! A few of his favorite regional credits are Jimmy Winter in Nice Work If You Can Get It, Zach in A Chorus Line, Ren in Footloose, Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance, Radames in Aida, and Giuseppe in The Light in the Piazza starring Renée Fleming.

Eric has also performed in numerous concerts, industrials, and benefits, and toured the nation with A Chorus Line, Annie Get Your Gun, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. He is thrilled to work on this very new musical here at the U, and he looks forward to returning to Music Theatre Wichita this summer, where he will direct and choreograph Rock of Ages.

SYDNEY CHEEK-O’DONNELL (Producer) is the chair of the Department of Theatre and associate dean for research in the College of Fine Arts. In the Department of Theatre, Dr. Cheek-O’Donnell has taught History of Theatre, New Plays Workshop, Dramaturgy, and a variety of dramatic literature courses; she was also the head of Theatre Studies from 2005 to 2016. Recent projects include the creation of a video series intended to support families of children with Down Syndrome, as well as writing the handbook Arts for Health: Theatre (Emerald Publishing). Dr. Cheek-O’Donnell earned a PhD in Theatre History and Dramatic Criticism from the University of Washington’s School of Drama and received her undergraduate degree from Carleton College in Minnesota.

There will be a talkback with members of the cast and creative team immediately following the performance on Friday, November 18

PRODUCTION STAFF & ADVISORS Technical Director....................................................................................................................Kyle Becker Assistant Technical Director...................................................................................... Halee Rasmussen 1st Asst. Stage Manager..................................................................................................... Colter Lincoln 2nd Asst. Stage Manager....................................................................................................Olivia Welter Sound Engineer........................................................................................................ Riley Hackford-Peer Costume Shop Manager................................................................................................. Wendy Massine Production Manager........................................................................................................ Amber Bielinski Asst. Production Manager...............................................................................................Julia Witesman Production Assistant...................................................................................................... Savannah Hayes Dramaturgy Mentor.............................................................................................................. Mark Fossen Scene Shop Supervisor.................................................................................................. Heather Poulsen Stage Management Area Head and Faculty Advisor............................................. Amber Bielinski Faculty Advisor for Lighting and Media Design...................................................Michael J. Horejsi Faculty Advisor for Sound Design..............................................................................Jennifer Jackson Faculty Advisor for Properties Design......................................................................Arika Schockmel PADP Area Head and Faculty Advisor (Costume Design)........................... Brenda Van der Wiel Faculty Advisor for Scenic Design................................................................................. Gage Williams Faculty Advisor for Hair and Makeup Design....................................................Samantha Wootten

CREW Assistant House Manager/Swing....................................................Laura Herscovici, Janell Rogers Light Board Operator..............................................................................................................Olivia Hellin Spotlight Operator 1.................................................................................................................. Marci Piña Spotlight Operator 2..........................................................................................................Laurel Morgan Sound Board Operator....................................................................................................... Nate Ginsberg A2 - On-Deck Sound................................................................................................................Jonah Smith Hair & Makeup.............................................................................................................Elizabeth Petrucka Wardrobe............................................................................... Jordan Cruz, Kassi Dobler, Abby Walker Deck/Props...................................Autumn Hendrickson, Savanna Jensen, Rachel Roetcisoender

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DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE FACULTY & STAFF Department Chair Sydney Cheek-O’Donnell Chair, Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Research Full Time Faculty Jamie Rocha Allan Adjunct Assistant Professor Margo Andrews Associate Professor Lecturer Karen Azenberg Adjunct Instructor Kyle Becker Professor Clinical Jacque Bell Adjunct Associate Professor Amber Bielinski Associate Professor Clinical, Head of Stage Management Nathan Brian Adjunct Instructor Ty Burrell Adjunct Assistant Professor Lynn Deboeck Adjunct Associate Professor Nicholas Dunn Adjunct Assistant Professor Christopher DuVal Professor David Eggers Assistant Professor Jane England Adjunct Assistant Professor Jennifer Erickson Adjunct Assistant Professor Stephen Faulk Adjunct Instructor Mark Fossen Adjunct Assistant Professor Jerry Gardner Associate Professor Ellie Hanagarne Adjunct Assistant Professor Hugh Hanson Associate Professor Lecturer Alexandra Harbold Assistant Professor Greg Hatch Adjunct Associate Professor, Theatre Librarian Michael J. Horejsi Associate Professor Clinical, Director of Lighting/Media Design Jennifer Jackson Associate Professor Clinical, Director of Sound Design Stacey Jenson Adjunct Assistant Professor Kimberly Jew Associate Professor, Head of Theatre Teaching Xan Johnson Professor Carolyn Leone Adjunct Instructor Brian Manternach Associate Professor Clinical

Penelope Marantz-Caywood Adjunct Assistant Professor, Artistic Director: Youth Theatre Kelby McIntyre-Martinez Adjunct Associate Professor, Assistant Dean for Arts Education and Community Engagement Christine Moore Adjunct Assistant Professor Robert Nelson Professor Emeritus Jamie Baer Peterson Adjunct Assistant Professor Megan Richards Adjunct Assistant Professor Jonas Sappington Adjunct Instructor Richard Scharine Professor Emeritus David Schmidt Associate Professor Clinical, Head of Musical Theatre Eric Sciotto Visiting Assistant Professor Sarah Shippobotham Professor Tim Slover Professor, Head of Theatre Studies Barbara Smith Associate Professor Lecturer Lindsey Smith Associate Instructor Robert Scott Smith Assistant Professor, Head of Actor Training, Associate Chair Brenda Van der Wiel Associate Professor, Head of Performing Arts Design Matthew Whittaker Adjunct Assistant Professor Gage Williams Professor Marilee Wilson Adjunct Assistant Professor Staff Jessica Dudley-Rodriguez Program Manager Colleen Hirst Accountant Aaron Hoenig Sound/Lighting Lead Technician Alex Marshall Music Director Heather Poulsen Scene Shop Supervisor Halee Rasmussen Assistant Technical Director Arika Schockmel Properties Manager Wendy Schow-Massine Costume Shop Manager Aaron Swenson Marketing and Communications Coordinator

OUR DONORS The Department of Theatre acknowledges and thanks the following donors for their generous support during the fiscal year July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022.

INVESTORS

BENEFACTORS

PATRONS

Arizona Community Foundation Barbara Bannon* D Squared Foundation Susan Stoddard Heiner and Blake T. Heiner Elizabeth Hunter James Macken Rowena Merrill Dr. Karen Miller and John Ballard Princeton Area Community Foundation Salty Pictures

Kenneth and Kristina Burton Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Rod and Janice Klassovity Andy and Zelie Pforzheimer Sarah Shippobotham

Ashby Decker and Anne Cullimore Decker Michele Dornan Jennifer and Stephen Jackson Alexis Lilley Dylan McCullough Mightycause Charitable Foundation Michael and Marianne Seare Robert Scott Smith Stephen and Elizabeth Warner

$2,500 and up

$1,000-$2,499

$500-$999

SCHOLARSHIPS The Department of Theatre is grateful to our donors for making the following scholarships available to our students: Equity in Theatre Arts Robert Hyde Wilson Scholarship Etta Keith Eskridge Scholarship Victor Jory Scholarship Utahna Meilstrup Theatrical Scholarship Keith M. and Amy L. Engar Scholarship Frank M. Whiting Scholarship Ralph E. and Winnifred S. Margetts Scholarship Marian D. Harrison Scholarship Lee & Audrey Hollaar Technical Scholarship The Barbara M. Bannon Endowed Fund

SPONSORED IN PART BY FINE ARTS FEES

The Richard T. and Lonna Brown Scholarship Sandi Behnken Scholarship The Christine Macken Memorial Scholarship The John Ballard and Karen Miller Scholarship Libby S. Hunter ATP Scholarship Promising Playwright Award Scholarship Meggie DeSpain Memorial Scholarship Lady Bracknell Scholarship Zellie Pforzheimer Scholarship David E. Jones Memorial Scholarship

FRIENDS $200-$499

Joe Bouley and Sara Bouley, JD Nicholas Cheek-O'Donnell and Sydney Cheek-O'Donnell, PhD Michael Evans

Rodney and Mary Handy, PhD Hugh Hanson Matthew Hobson-Rohrer and Wendy Hobson-Rohrer, MD Jacquie Wehby

FANS

up to $199 Sara Adams Ed and Janice Andersen David Baida Stephanie Ballantyne Marcy Beatty Todd Bulloch John Caywood and Penelope Marantz Caywood Laurisa Cope Linda Corley Jenny Costello Maria Delongy Kimberly Deneris Tanja Easson Darci Engen Christian Erben Tracy Evans Karen Ferguson Mark and Abby Green Christopher Gurr Barbara Hayman Richard and Ashley Hayman Patrick Holmes Jeffrey and Renae Hoskins Jack Hoskins Xan Johnson, PhD TK and Wendy Kelly Sheila Kelly Justin and Bridget Lee Michael Lisonbee and Helen Nichols Glen and Judy Loveland Alacia Loveland David Magidson, PhD* Mara Magistad Rachel Malaga Tyler Maring Kimberly Marsden Christopher S. and Amy Mautz Sydney May

Maynard and Ann McLaughlin Tevan McPeak Shawna Melton Marthe Coker Merrill Darwin Millet III Russ Montague and Jeanine Davis Wendy Morris Laura Mosley Craig Nelson and Stephen Greene Kenneth* and Wilma Odell Timothy and Holly Parrish Tom Pepper and Patricia Comitini Bill and Gayle Pepper Brianne Reed Natalie Regan Robert and Suzanne Rieter Mike and Brenda Schultz Patricia Schultz Camille Sheridan Robert and Suzanne Smart Ryan Southwick Lesli Spencer Sydney Stephan Jan Sweeney Breean Taylor Abirami Tharmarajah Sivakumaran and Rajani Tharmarajah Brittany Timpson Sue Tredennick Julianne Turner Josephine Vandenburg Nicole Vernon David Senior Visbal Katya Wagstaff Rollie Wagstaff Chris and Grace Winston James Wong Christopher Zawislak

An asterisk (*) denotes a donor who is deceased.

Our intent is to recognize and thank all of our donors for their support.

If, however, there is an error, please notify the Department of Theatre at 801-581-6448.

For more information on supporting the Department of Theatre, please call 801-581-5773.