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A NOTE FROM THE CHAIR Making a new play is like being a pioneer. The artists involved enter unfamiliar territory, relying on the imperfect cartography of those who went before… if they are lucky. They feel their way through a darkened room with some idea of where they are trying to go, but not certain of exactly where the light switch is. They get turned around and arrive somewhere completely unexpected. But they end up somewhere. And then they ask, “Is this the place?” Perhaps not. In which case, they take stock, course correct, and forge ahead with new information about the landscape, moving closer to their destination. This is what it is to make a new work for the stage, regardless of whether you are a playwright drafting a script in solitude or an ensemble devising a piece collaboratively. It is by turns exciting and terrifying and frustrating and joyful. Theatre needs pioneers who are willing to take the risk of entering the unknown of new play development. Once upon a time, theatrical pioneers had names like Euripides and Hrotsvitha, Kalidasa and Aphra Behn, Wole Soyinka and Terayama Shuji. Following those who went before, they struck off in different directions and forged new paths, telling stories in unexpected and sometimes shocking ways. Others followed and forged. The Department of Theatre has a long and proud tradition of supporting the development of new works for the stage. In Professor Tim Slover’s New Plays Workshop, playwrights work with an ensemble of student artists to develop and refine their scripts prior to a rehearsed reading with a live audience. Those first audiences provide playwrights with invaluable information about what they have created. Did the jokes “land”? Was the right information revealed at the right moments? What moment made the strongest impression on the audience? What did the audience think the play was about? With Liminal, the department is experimenting with a different brand of new play development: work that is collaboratively authored by an ensemble of actors, playwrights, directors, designers, and technicians. And Liminal, though it stands on its own as a stage play, is meant to be paired with a film that is being created by Miriam and Sonia Albert-Sobrino (the Also Sisters). When paired, the film and the play will become a “transmedia” piece, straddling the apparent divide between theatre and film. We are delighted to present the first iteration of Liminal to our audience. Tonight we are all pioneers traversing the unknown. Together we will discover something new.

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

The University of Utah Department of Theatre in partnership with Flying Bobcat Theatrical Laboratory & Also Sisters Presents

New Work Project:

LIMINAL

Stage Play by Troy Deutsch Based on an Original Story by Also Sisters

Directors ALEXANDRA HARBOLD & ROBERT SCOTT SMITH

Scenic Designer KAITLYN CROSBY

Lighting Designer DREW BIELINSKI

Costume Designer MAE HINTON-GODFREY

Prop Designer ARIKA SCHOCKMEL

Sound Designer AILISH HARRIS

Stage Manager ELIZABETH WIAND

Department Chair/Producer SYDNEY CHEEK-O’DONNELL

CONTENT & EFFECTS ADVISORY LIMINAL contains Sexual Situations, Language, Violence, Loss of Life, Depictions of Drug Use, and Partial Nudity, as it explores themes in the horror genre. LIMINAL also contains stage effects such as strobe lights, bright lights, loud sounds and haze. For more specific information about content or stage effects, please contact us at info@theatre.utah.edu

LIMINAL will be presented without an intermission. The approximate runtime is one hour and thirty-five minutes.

A NOTE FROM DIRECTORS

Alexandra Harbold & Robert Scott Smith Liminal “of or pertaining to a threshold,” from Latin limen “threshold, cross-piece, sill” “a boundary, limit, border, embankment between fields” https://www.etymonline.com/word/liminal

Welcome to the first iteration of Liminal, a new works project in process. We are thankful to the Department of Theatre for the opportunity to share this incredible company and the work with you at this point in its research and development. When we proposed a new work with Flying Bobcat in partnership with the Department of Theatre, we began gathering collaborators, a creative cohort which includes filmmakers Sonia and Miriam Albert-Sobrino (the Also Sisters), playwright Brandan Ngo, the Liminal Company and Creative Team, and our long-time collaborator, playwright Troy Deutsch. The project’s roots began with our desire to create work with filmmakers Sonia and Miriam Albert-Sobrino. We had long admired their work from afar and recognized the new works project as the perfect opportunity to reach out and invite them to play. In an early brainstorming session, Sonia and Miriam proposed the idea of “liminal” as the spine of our shared storytelling—the idea of being not quite here/not quite there—which felt immediate and resonant with the oscillating knowns and unknowns of our post (?) pandemic reality. “Liminal” also spoke to the transmedia event we wanted to build with the Also Sisters as theatremakers and filmmakers, the merging of our storytelling platforms and experiences. Fundamentally, “liminal” felt resonant with our research mission as Flying Bobcat, as with each collaboration we undertake, we are purposefully stepping across the threshold of our own praxis in an effort to expand our creative processes and the stories we tell. Our process has been an amalgam of devising strategies, writing sessions and experimentation. Building upon a story and logline Miriam and Sonia pitched in our meetings, playwright Brandan Ngo created a living blueprint of characters and events, and the Company worked to devise the relationships within it. (There are scores of offers and creations embedded in the layers of Liminal.) Finally, we invited our longtime collaborator playwright Troy Deutsch to join the fray. He gathered all of the characters and material that had been created, stirred in his own alchemical magic, and wrote the script you will see tonight.

Later this spring, Sonia and Miriam will film their counterpart to Liminal, carrying certain shared narrative events from the theatre play-world into that of the film. Ultimately, the play and the film will be performed and shown as companion pieces, creating a portmanteau transmedia event of live performance and cinema. Ever thanks to the Liminal Company, stage management and creative teams, who have been living and creating in liminal space these many months. And thank you for joining us for this adventure. You are a vital part of the evolution of this work. Mend wings, Alexandra Harbold and Robert Scott Smith Flying Bobcat Theatrical Laboratory

CAST Nicolas Pino Bianchi

Tobi Okhimamhe

Serena Collins

Isabelle Siebeneck

Ethan Todd Hernandez

Hannah Staudinger

Caleb Hunt

Aidan Tappert

Jessie Kranz

Zachary Thorn

Samantha Nakken

Sophie White

SETTING An abandoned industrial space

There will be a talkback with members of the cast and creative team immediately following the performance on Friday, Feb 25

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY CAST NICOLAS PINO BIANCHI is a senior in the ATP. Past appearances at the U include The Odyssey (Babcock). He thanks his friends, family and teachers who continue to support him. SERENA COLLINS is a junior in the ATP and originally from Iowa. She was last seen in The Odyssey (Nausicaa) in the Babcock Theatre and in Steel Magnolias (Annelle) at Hale Center Theatre. This year, she is a proud recipient of the Department of Theatre’s Promising Playwright scholarship. She would like to thank her parents for believing in her. ETHAN HERNANDEZ is a senior in the ATP. Previously, Ethan played Damis in the production of Tartuffe (Studio 115, Virtual) and portrayed Zeus in The Odyssey (Babcock). CALEB HUNT is a junior in the MTP. Some memorable roles he has played in the past are Announcer in Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Babcock), Sky in Mamma Mia! (Luminaire Theatre Co, and both Frollo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Greaseball in Starlight Express (Uintah High School). Caleb is a recipient of the Keith and Amy Engar Scholarship. JESSIE KRANZ is currently a junior in the MTP. Her most recent credits include Esmeralda in the Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Hopebox Theatre, Sophie in Mamma Mia at Luminaire Theatre Co, and The Sugar Plum Fairy in Shrek the Musical with Murray Arts Council. Jessie is thrilled

to be taking part in her first University of Utah production, and she is extremely grateful for her family and friends who have supported her along the way. SAMANTHA NAKKEN is a junior in the ATP originally from Cedar City, Utah. Samantha began studying theatre at a very young age and has never felt so passionate about anything; she feels that theatre is an opportunity to look at the world through someone else’s eyes. Previously, Samantha played Tatyana in The Night Witches (U of U Virtual). She looks forward to seeing what she is able to learn in her final year in the ATP. TOBI OKHIMAMHE is a junior in the ATP who was born and raised in West Africa (Nigeria). His recent roles Include A Sharp and Infectious Silence (SLCC Black Box Theatre). He would like to give thanks to God for His support and guidance through Tobi’s acting program and career. Tobi is a recipient of the Libby S. Hunter Scholarship and the Robert Hyde Wilson Scholarship. ISABELLE SIEBENECK is a second-year student in the ATP. While this is their first mainstage production with the University of Utah, they have previously appeared in a student-directed piece, Check Please (Betty). They would like to thank their parents and their sister, Katie, for always supporting them in every way. HANNAH STAUDINGER is from Flagstaff, AZ, and is currently a junior in the MTP. Her most recent credits include Columbia in The Rocky Horror Show at the Grand Theatre. This spring she will be appearing

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY in Repertory Dance Theatre’s new work Six Songs from Ellis Island. She would like to thank her parents for their constant support. AIDAN TAPPERT is a junior in the ATP. Originally hailing from Oregon, Aidan has had the chance to perform with Wasatch Theater Company, as well as the Parker Children’s Theater. His most memorable theater experience was premiering the musical John Hughes High!: The 1980’s Teen Musical in Portland, OR. ZACHARY THORN is a junior in the ATP. He recently returned home after working as a performer at the Disneyland Resort in California. His untitled one-man show was part of the 2021 Virtual Spectra Queer Arts Festival. Zac is thrilled to return to the stage after this crazy year, and he would like to thank his mother and his family for supporting him and encouraging him to pursue his dreams. Recipient of the Lady Bracknell Scholarship, the Victor Jory Scholarship, and the Robert Hyde Wilson Scholarship. SOPHIE B WHITE is a junior in the ATP. At the U, she has most recently been seen as Witch/Little Siward in Macbeth (Studio 115), but Sophie has also been involved in several student projects: When Shakespeare’s Ladies Meet (Katherine/ Sound Design), Theatrics Online (Tracy), and Will and Whit (Sound Design). She is grateful for the love and support from friends, family, and teachers, and looks forward to acting onstage again soon.

CREATIVE TEAM ALEXANDRA HARBOLD (Director) is Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Flying Bobcat Theatrical Laboratory and Assistant Professor of Directing with the Department of Theatre. Recent projects include directing Storm Still (Babcock), Ronald and Edith (The Fairy Story Society/ Flying Bobcat, Best of Fest and Audience Choice Awards at the Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival), the online premiere of The Night Witches (U of U Virtual), At the Bottom (Pinnacle Acting Company), Death of a Driver and The Wolves (Salt Lake Acting Company), and co-creating The Live Creature & Ethereal Things (Flying Bobcat in collaboration with Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company). Future directing projects include The Sweet Science of Bruising for the Department of Theatre. alexandraharbold.com, flyingbobcat.org. ROBERT SCOTT SMITH (Director) is the Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Flying Bobcat Theatrical Laboratory, Assistant Professor and Area Head of the Actor Training Program at the University of Utah. Directing credits include The View Upstairs by Max Vernon with Good Company; Tartuffe as adapted by Ranjit Bolt and Big Love by Charles Mee with the U of U Department of Theatre; and SLAC’s New Play Sounding Series reading of Reykjavik by Steve Yockey. Acting credits include Kreutzer Sonata (United Solo Festival); Mary Stuart, The Crucible and Two Henrys (PTC); Climbing with Tigers, Good People, Swimming in the Shallows, Six Years, Big Love, Bat Boy: The Musical, and the world premiere of Charm (Salt Lake Acting Company). Film credits

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY include AESOP (episodic series), Kill The Babysitter (UK FrightFest 2020), Jewtah, Wildlife (Cannes Court Métrage Official Selection, 2015), Blessing, and Animae. DREW BIELINSKI (Lighting Designer) is a freelance lighting designer based in Salt Lake City after having spent the majority of his life living in the Midwest. He currently works as a Technical Director at Abravanel Hall. Prior to moving to Salt Lake City, he worked as the Lighting Supervisor for Teatro ZinZanni in Seattle, Washington, and as the Master Electrician for Riverside Theatre in Iowa City, Iowa. His most recent lighting design credits include Men on Boats at the University of Utah (Babcock), as well as First Date and Curtains at The Grand Theatre. KENNY COSSON (2nd Assistant Stage Manager) is currently a sophomore in the Stage Management Program. He got his start in theatre at Dixie High School by being pulled in by a drama teacher and a few friends, found a welcoming place, and never left it. He has continued, working as a Production Assistant on Tartuffe (Studio 115/U of U Virtual) and now Liminal. KAITLYN CROSBY (Scenic Designer) hails from Wisconsin and is currently a sophomore in the PADP (scenic design emphasis). This is her first design project at the University of Utah. At Whitefish Bay High School, Kaitlyn was the Scenic Designer for You Can’t Take It With You and was part of the build and run crew for Chicago and Anne Frank. During her senior year, Kaitlyn stage managed Beauty and The Beast and All My Sons and received a National Honor Thespian

Award. In 2018 she was a Properties Department Intern at Skylight Music Theatre for Pippin. Kaitlyn wants to thank Gage, Kyle, and all who helped on the creative team. JAYDEN DUDLEY (1st Assistant Stage Manager) is a sophomore in the Stage Management Program. Previous shows at the U include Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Babcock, 2nd ASM) and the virtual production of Henry V (U of U Virtual, Production Assistant). She is currently working on Illyria (Assistant Costume Designer) and Sweeney Todd (ASM) . Jayden would like to thank everyone for supporting her throughout her journey in theatre. TROY DEUTSCH (Playwright) is a playwright and filmmaker from rural Minnesota living in New York City. He studied with Nicky Silver as part of The Vineyard Theatre’s Fall Playwriting Workshop. His short film Brown Fish, based on his short play, played fifteen festivals, winning the Most Original Film Award from Blackbird Film Festival and the Audience Award for Best Experimental Short from the Adirondack Film Festival. His play Bull Shark Attack received its world premiere at Salt Lake Acting Company and was part of their New Play Sounding Series and their Playwrights’ Lab. Troy’s play Climbing With Tigers also premiered at SLAC, in collaboration with Flying Bobcat Theatrical Laboratory and The Red Fred Project. His play Pussycat, a regional finalist at KCACTF, was produced by the University of Utah Troy received his BFA from the U’s Actor Training Program.

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY CHRIS DUVAL (Fight Consultant) is an Associate Professor who teaches acting and stage combat. He has acted, directed, and fight directed throughout the USA—at Shakespeare theatres in Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and Orange County, as well as on world premieres, contemporary plays, and classics at such theaters as the Denver Theater Center, Dallas Theatre Center, and South Coast Repertory. Chris is currently working on productions in Syracuse (NY), Boise, and Cleveland, and at theatres in Salt Lake City. He has also served as a guest teacher and artist at training events and programs across the country. AILISH HARRIS (Sound Designer) is a junior in the PADP and the Stage Management Program. Recent credits include Stage Manager for Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Babcock) and the Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival, Scenic Charge Artist for Storm Still (Babcock), and Sound Designer for Henry V (U of U Virtual), and ASM for The Odyssey (Babcock). She would like to thank her family for their support, her boyfriend for his patience and heart, and her mentors at the U for their wisdom and generosity. MAE HINTON-GODFREY (Costume Designer) is a junior in the PADP (costume design emphasis) who was born and raised in San Diego. Previous design credits include Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Babcock), The Night Witches (U of U Virtual), and Macbeth (Studio 115) at the University of Utah; Grease, Tarzan, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Annie, and Aladdin Jr. at Draper Historic

Theatre; and Broadway Family Favorites with Draper Arts Council. COLTER LINCOLN (Assistant Production Manager) is a sophomore in the Stage Management Program. Recent credits include Assistant Lighting Designer for Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Babcock), Lighting Designer for Beauty and the Beast and Adam Pascal in Concert (On Pitch Performing Arts), and Stage Manager for Phantom of the Opera (Layton High School). Colter would like to thank his mentor, Brandon Stauffer. BRANDAN NGO (Playwright) is a playwright and actor working in the Salt Lake Valley. He studied Film & Media Arts at the University of Utah and is currently pursuing a second degree in Biology. Brandan has been seen on a handful of TV shows, Hallmark movies, and stageplays, and has written pieces for Plan-B Theatre and local schools. ABISH NOBLE (Scenic Charge Artist) is a senior in the PADP with an emphasis in set design. Abish was recently the Set Designer for Storm Still in the Babcock Theatre, as well as Co-Set Designer for The Night Witches, the U of U’s first virtual production. Abish has assisted on recent U Theatre productions as a work study in the Babcock shop. Last fall, Abish was also the scenic charge artist for Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Babcock). ARIKA SCHOCKMEL (Prop Designer) has worked extensively in props and costume crafts for theatre, television, and film. She is the Prop Manager for the Department of Theatre and works

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY 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. LIZ WIAND (Stage Manager) is currently a senior in the Stage Management Program and a transfer student from Casper Wyoming. During her time at Casper College, she stage managed Around the World in 80 Days, Rashomon, The Yellow Wallpaper, and Children of Eden while earning her Associates Degree in Technical Theatre. During her first year at the University of Utah she worked on The Night Witches (U of U Virtual, 2nd ASM), Human: The Musical (Open Door Productions, Stage Manager), World Goes Round (Production Manager) and Storm Still (Babcock, 1st ASM). Liz thanks her teachers, peers, family, and friends for all the support they have given her. She is the recipient of The Barbara M. Bannon Endowed Fund scholarship. ALSO SISTERS (Original Story) Sonia and Miriam Albert-Sobrino, also known as the Also Sisters, are storytellers from Galicia, Spain who, since 2011, have navigated the fluid world of Film and Media Arts from the United States. The Sisters have directed a number of projects ranging from feature films, shorts, documentaries, experimental work of different genres and styles as well as transmedia and

immersive pieces. Their work often relies on surrealism, magical realism and unconventional modes of narrative to tell compelling stories about the transformative nature of liminal space, thresholds and rites of passage. Major festivals such as the Sitges Film Festival, Edinburgh Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival, Cinespaña, and Chicago Underground Film Festival among many others have shown and celebrated their work and accomplishments. In addition to making films and telling stories in unison, they are deeply committed to teaching. They both hold appointments as Assistant Professors in the Film & Media Arts Department at the University of Utah, in Salt Lake City, where they have lived since 2011. ALSO SISTERS is Sonia and Miriam’s professional adopted name: a portmanteau of their last name (ALbertSObrino), and the answer to the all too frequent question, “So, you make films together, huh? … and you are also sisters?” “Yes, Twin Sisters...” FLYING BOBCAT THEATRICAL LABORATORY creates experiential storytelling through a creative process that fuses the spoken word, movement, sound, and visual design elements to tell visceral, whole-hearted stories. Flying Bobcat first emerged through the Leonardo Museum’s POPUP@LEO program, a fusion of science, technology and art which featured three devised theatrical productions: Senses 5, Love, and Mind Over Matter. Their most recent work was featured at the Great Salt Lake Fringe 2021: Ronald & Edith by Connor

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY Nelis Johnson, which was directed by CoArtistic Director Alexandra Harbold (Best of Fest and Audience Choice Awards) and Strangers: a homo’s odyssey by Tom Roche (Outstanding Solo Performance). Strangers will also be included in the upcoming United Solo Screen Festival. Both projects were written and performed by recent U of U alumni and co-produced by FBTL. In December 2020, Salt Lake Acting Company selected the 2016 production of Climbing with Tigers to launch SLAC’s digital platform. This production, created in partnership with Flying Bobcat and The Red Fred Project and adapted for the stage by Troy Deutsch from the book by Nathan Glad and Dallas Graham, integrated animation and live performance and was featured in American Theatre Magazine. After viewing the archival production on SLAC Digital, TheaterWorksUSA distributed Climbing with Tigers to classrooms nationwide via their own newly-created educational streaming platform in April 2021.

Past Flying Bobcat projects also include Ririe-Woodbury’s Allegory (2020), which featured a re-imagining of The Live Creature and Ethereal Things, an original work also inspired by The Red Fred Project and created with the Ririe-Woodbury Company and Artistic Director/Choreographer Daniel Charon in collaboration with Flying Bobcat, composer John Paul Hayward, and playwright Troy Deutsch. The Live Creature and Ethereal Things premiered at the Capitol Theatre in 2019. Other collaborations include the world premiere of Jump (2018), a co-production with Plan-B in partnership with The David Ross Fetzer Foundation for Emerging Artists; Lost in the Woods (2014), a theatrical concert in collaboration with the SLC Men’s Choir at the Masonic Temple; and FEAST (2015), a site- specific performance at the Saltair, in collaboration with NOWID Artistic Director and choreographer Charlotte Boye-Christensen, playwright Troy Deutsch, Danish composer/musician Jesper Egelund and Icelandic composer Steingrimur Rohloff.

SPECIAL THANKS • Plan B Theatre’s Theatre Artists of Color Writing Workshop • • Mark Hofeling • • David Brothers • • Eliana Janae Tuero & Kian Tuero in memory of Katina Ophelia Tuero •

PRODUCTION STAFF AND ADVISORS Technical Director ...................................................................................... Kyle Becker Assistant Technical Director ............................................................ Halee Rasmussen Scenic Charge Artist .................................................................................. Abish Noble Scenic Mentor ......................................................................................... Gage Williams Costume Mentor ........................................................................... Brenda Van der Wiel Costume Shop Manager ....................................................................... Wendy Massine Props Artisan .................................................................................... Arika Schockmel Production Manager and Stage Management Area Head................... Amber Bielinski Asst. Production Manager....................................................................... Colter Lincoln Stage Manager................................................................................................ Liz Wiand 1st Asst. Stage Manager ........................................................................ Jayden Dudley 2nd Asst. Stage Manager......................................................................... Kenny Cosson Production Assistant ............................................................................ Michael Davies Fight Consultant.......................................................................................... Chris DuVal House Manager............................................................................................ Carmin Fisk 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 for Costume Design....... Brenda Van der Wiel Faculty Advisor for Scenic Design......................................................... Gage Williams Faculty Advisor for Hair and Makeup Design............................... Samantha Wootten

CREW Rebecca Depew

Summer Lee

Sandy Detweiler

Isacc Martinez-Trinidad

Bella Dixon

Noah Omelchuk

Luke Foti

Jazmin Viquez

Cade Freiermuth

Abby Walker

Adam Jaskuloski

James Wong

TODD COLLINS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY 801-647-0186 toddcollinsweddings.com *Todd Collins is the official photographer for the Department of Theatre’s 2021-22 season.

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE FACULTY & STAFF Department Chair Sydney Cheek-O’Donnell Chair, Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Research Faculty Christopher DuVal Associate Professor, Associate Chair David Eggers Assistant Professor Jerry Gardner Associate Professor Alexandra Harbold Assistant Professor Kimberly Jew Associate Professor, Head of Theatre Teaching Xan Johnson Professor Robert Nelson Professor Emeritus Richard Scharine Professor Emeritus Sarah Shippobotham Professor Tim Slover Professor, Head of the Theatre Studies Program Robert Scott Smith Assistant Professor, Head of the Actor Training Program Brenda Van der Wiel Associate Professor, Head of the Performing Arts Design Program Gage Williams Professor

Career-Line Faculty Margo Andrews Associate Professor Lecturer Kyle Becker Associate Professor Clinical Amber Bielinski Assistant Professor Clinical, Head of Stage Management Hugh Hanson Associate Professor Lecturer Michael J. Horejsi Associate Professor Clinical Jennifer Jackson Assistant Professor Clinical Brian Manternach Assistant Professor Clinical David Schmidt Associate Professor Clinical, Head of the Musical Theatre Program Barbara Smith Associate Professor Lecturer

Adjunct Jamie Rocha Allan Adjunct Instructor Karen Azenberg Adjunct Instructor Jamie Baer Peterson Adjunct Vocal Instructor Jacque Bell Adjunct Associate Professor Nathan Brian Adjunct Vocal Instructor Ty Burrell Adjunct Assistant Professor Lynn Deboeck Adjunct Assistant Professor Nicholas Dunn Adjunct Instructor Jane England Adjunct Assistant Professor Jennifer Erickson Instructor Stephen Faulk Adjunct Vocal Instructor Mark Fossen Adjunct Assistant Professor Ellie Hanagarne Adjunct Assistant Professor Greg Hatch Adjunct Associate Professor, Theatre Librarian Stacey Jenson Adjunct Assistant Professor Carolyn Leone Adjunct Instructor Kelby McIntyre-Martinez Assistant Dean for Arts Education and Community Engagement Penelope Marantz-Caywood Artistic Director: Youth Theatre at the U Craig Mitchell Instructor Christine Moore Adjunct Assistant Professor Megan Richards Adjunct Vocal Instructor Rachel Ryan Nicholes Adjunct Instructor Eric Sciotto Adjunct Instructor Shalee Schmidt Adjunct Assistant Professor Matthew Whittaker Adjunct Instructor Marilee Wilson Adjunct Vocal Instructor

Staff Colleen Hirst Accountant Alex Marshall Music Director Halee Rasmussen Assistant Technical Director Arika Schockmel Properties Designer Wendy Schow-Massine Costume Shop Manager Cami Sheridan Office Manager Aaron Swenson Marketing/Communications Coordinator

OUR DONORS The Department of Theatre acknowledges and thanks the following donors for their generous support during the fiscal year July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021.

INVESTORS

BENEFACTORS

John Ballard and Karen Miller, MD Sandi Behnken Kimberly Deneris Susan Stoddard Heiner and Blake T. Heiner Princeton Area Community Foundation Rowena Merrill

Anonymous Sydney Cheek-O’Donnell, PhD and Nicholas Cheek-O’Donnell Jacques D’Astous, MD and Kathryn Atwood Kent DiFiore, MD and Martha DiFiore, MD Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Flying Bobcat Theatrical Laboratory Elizabeth Hunter Xan Johnson, PhD Robert and Charlotte Nelson, PhD Clara Osbeck

$2,500 and up

PATRONS

$1,000-$2,499

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 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