THE LIGHTNING THIEF

The University of Utah Department of Theatre Presents

September 29 - October 8 Babcock Theatre

The University of Utah Department of Theatre Presents

THE LIGHTNING THIEF

THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL

BOOK BY JOE TRACZ

MUSIC & LYRICS BY ROB ROKICKI

ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK

THE LIGHTNING THIEF BY RICK RIORDAN

Originally commissioned, Created, and Produced Off Broadway by TheaterWorksUSA

Scenic Designer

KAITLYN CROSBY

Lighting Designer

SARA CLARK

Prop Designer/Puppet Designer

ARIKA SCHOCKMEL

Choreographer

DANIEL CHARON

Music Director

ALEX MARSHALL

Costume Designer

MAE HINTON-GODFREY

Sound Designer JAMES TREASE

Dramaturg

JANELL ROGERS

Stage Manager

OLIVIA WELTER Director

ALEXANDRA HARBOLD

Fight Choreograoher/Producer

CHRIS DUVAL

THE LIGHTNING THIEF is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordthcatricals.com

There will be one fifteen-minute intermission. Video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.

COMPANY

Alphabetical by Performer

EVAN K. BEESLEY .......................................... Gabe, Hades, Greyhound Passenger, Chorus

ASHLEN BORESOW Sally Jackson, Aunty Em, Chorus

SOPHIA CAMPAGNA ..................................................................................................... Annabeth

AUBREY CAMPBELL ................................................... Newscaster, Fury, DJ Cerberus, Chorus

TIM FEROAH Percy Jackson

HANS FENTON ........................................... Bus Driver, Train Engineer, James Brown, Chorus

LUKE FOTI ......................................... Chiron/Mr. Brunner, Farmer, Poseidon, Kronos, Chorus

EMILY FRAZIER ........................................................................ Katie Gardner, Echidna, Chorus

HELENA GOEI .................................................................................... Charon, The Oracle, Chorus

ALISON HAGEN Silena/Janis Joplin, U/S Sally/Aunty Em

QUINN HASENKAMP ...................................................................... Mrs. Dodds, Bianca, Chorus

TORI KENTON ............................................................................ Clarisse, Greyhound Passenger

KJ LEUTHAUSER Mr. D, Minotaur, Kurt Cobain, Chorus

GABE ROOT ........................................................................................ Luke, Ares, Mozart, Chorus

JACOB SEN Grover

JAZMIN VIQUEZ Thalia, Squirrel, Fury, Chorus

SWINGS

JAKE ENGLESTAD

LAURA HERSCOVICI

Swings do not substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of performance.

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT 1

Prologue/The Day I Got Expelled............................................... Percy, Mr. Brunner, Mrs. Dodds, Grover, & Company

Strong Sally & Percy

The Minotaur/The Weirdest Dream ......................................... Percy, Sally, Grover, & Company

Another Terrible Day Mr. D., Percy, & Chiron

Their Sign ........................................................................................................... Chiron, Percy, & Luke

Put You in Your Place....................................................... Clarisse, Annabeth, Percy & Company

The Campfire Song Luke, Annabeth, Percy, Grover, Katie, Silena, & Chiron

The Oracle ............................................................................................................... Oracle & Ensemble

Good Kid Percy & Company

Killer Quest Percy, Grover, Annabeth, & Company

ACT 2

Lost! Percy, Annabeth, & Grover

My Grand Plan Annabeth Drive............................................................................ Grover, Annabeth, Percy, Ares, & Company

The Weirdest Dream (Reprise) Percy, Kronos, & Luke

The Tree on the Hill ........................................................................Grover, Thalia, Annabeth, Luke, Percy, & Company

D.O.A. ...................................................................................................................... Charon & Company

Son of Poseidon Percy, Ares, Annabeth, Grover, Sally, & Company

The Last Day of Summer ...................................................... Percy, Luke, Annabeth, & Company

“Where’s the glory in repeating what others have done?”

Let's go back into your childhood as you are reading a series that takes you into another universe. It talks about heroes that can come in all shapes and sizes and that even the most seemingly ordinary individuals can accomplish extraordinary feats. The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan is a story about identity and friendship, set against the backdrop of Greek Mythology. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical began its Off-Broadway performances in 2014; however, our story began long before.

When Riordan began writing bedtime stories for his son Haley, who had been diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD, he began his storytelling career. Greek mythology, a subject that Riordan had long taught to middle school pupils, was integrated into these tales. Riordan made the decision to expand his short stories into a full-length novel after being inspired by his son's enthusiasm and the need to give kids facing comparable problems characters. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, the outcome, was released in 2005. Riordan expanded the series as a result of the book's popularity and ability to connect with young readers looking for humor, adventure, and relatable characters with learning disabilities. This led to the creation of an entire series that not only entertained readers but also taught them about Greek mythology and promoted inclusivity by showcasing diverse, human-like, flawed heroes.

Greek mythology and gods are a compelling mix of historical tales and beliefs that survived for many years. These larger-than-life gods, who lived atop Mount Olympus, each had a distinct personality and control over different facets of the human experience. Greek mythology is extremely fascinating because of the shortcomings and weaknesses that these supernatural beings revealed. The gods were far from perfect; they displayed the same flaws and vices as human beings, such as jealousy and pride as well as lying and recklessness.

The musical's embrace of diversity and individuality is one of its most important messages. The characters show that their differences also make them powerful because they each have their own special talents and weaknesses. Even our main character, Percy Jackson, is not your typical hero because he battles with dyslexia, ADHD, and frequently feels like an outsider. But his experience shows us that, when we learn to use them, our perceived limitations may actually become our greatest strengths. Especially when we have people to help guide us through figuring out who we are and what makes us special.

— Janell Rogers, Dramaturg

For more info about The Lightning Thief, please visit our dramaturgical website at https://lightningthiefuofu.wordpress.com

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COMPANY

EVAN K. BEESLEY (Gabe, Hades, Greyhound Passenger 1, Chorus) is a senior in the Musical Theatre Program. He last performed in the Babcock as The Emcee in Cabaret. Evan has also been seen in the ensemble of Hale Centre Theatre’s Singin’ in the Rain and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; as The Herald in R&H’s Cinderella (Utah COPA); and as Specs in Newsies and Ensemble in Tuck Everlasting, Matilda, and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Hale Center Theater Orem). He has also toured and performed across North America with Utah Conservatory of Performing Arts, at Carnegie Hall, at Tuacahn Amphitheater, and with Stars at Sea cruises. Evan is very grateful to be the recipient of the Utah Arts Flagship and Lady Bracknell scholarships.

ASHLEN BORESOW (Sally/Aunty Em/ Chorus) is a senior studying musical theatre and sociology. Originally from Shawnee, Kansas, some of her recent credits include Elf the Musical (Pioneer Theatre Company); In Pieces and Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Babcock); and The Emily Dickinson Musical (Open Door Productions). Ashlen is so grateful for everyone she has learned from and been supported by throughout the years.

SOPHIA CAMPAGNA (Annabeth) is a senior in the Musical Theatre Program. She recently spent her summer in Plymouth, Massachusetts doing summer stock, where she appeared in Beehive as Laura/Janis Joplin and in Grease as Cha-Cha. While in school, Sophia has also loved performing at Hale Centre Theatre (Singin’ in the Rain) and at Hale Centre Theatre Orem (Sister Act). Other favorite credits include Newsies (Katherine), 42nd Street (Peggy), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), and Singin’ in the Rain (Kathy). Sophia is excited to be performing alongside some of her best friends in this final year. Special thanks to her family for their constant love and support.

AUBREY CAMPBELL (Newscaster, Fury, D.J. Cerberus, Chorus) is a senior in the Musical Theatre Program, and she will be graduating with a BFA this spring. Credits include Portia in Something Rotten (Camelot Theatre Company), Swing in In Pieces (Babcock Theatre), Winnie Foster in Tuck Everlasting (Collaborative Theatre Project), and Swing in Mamma Mia! (The Oregon Cabaret Theatre). Aubrey would like to thank her family for all their love and support.

JAKE ENGLESTAD (Swing) is a junior in the MTP. His most recent roles include John Brooke in Little Women (Hopebox Theatre) and Herr Zeller in The Sound of Music (Sundance Summer Theatre). This is Jake’s first role with the Department of Theatre, and he is excited to be part of such an awesome cast and production team.

TIM FEROAH (Percy Jackson) is a junior in the Musical Theatre Program, and he is excited to be making his U of U debut here on the Babcock stage. Some of his favorite past roles include Buddy in Elf, Chad in All Shook Up, and Orin in Little Shop of Horrors (Corner Canyon HS). When he’s not at school or on stage, Tim works as a hairstylist. He has had a blast working on this production with this crazy-talented cast and the wonderful production team. All the love to his family, as always.

HANS FENTON (Bus Driver, James Brown, Train Engineer, Chorus) is currently a double major in the Actor Training Program and computer science, and he is very excited to be a cast member of this year's production of The Lightning Thief. Hans has also been in various student films and student-directed productions at the University of Utah. Special thanks to his parents, friends, and family for supporting him throughout this production, and to the cast and crew for creating a strong and loving community.

LUKE FOTI (Chiron) is a junior in the MTP from Seattle. You may have seen him in the ensemble in U Opera’s production of The Mermaid of Locke No. 7, or as Chip Tolentino in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling

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Bee (Hopebox Theatre). Luke is a past recipient of 5th Ave Theatre’s You Hit The High Note Award for his performance of Billy Crocker in Anything Goes (Redmond HS), and he also earned back-to-back first-place honors In 2019 and 2020 at the Washington State Solo and Ensemble Competition. Luke would like to thank his family and friends for their continued support over the years.

EMILY FRAZIER (Katie Gardner/Echidna/ Chorus) is currently a senior in the MTP. Most recently she had the pleasure of working as the Assistant Choreographer for Cabaret (Babcock). Regional credits include Matilda (Moonlight Amphitheatre) and West Side Story and Billy Elliot (La Mirada/ McCoy Rigby Entertainment). Television credits: America’s Got Talent Season 13, Champions, WE Day 2019 with Pentatonix, Red Nose Day. Additional credits: Now Here This (Virtual Production) and Evita and Sweet Charity (Orange County School of the Arts). Emily is grateful for this opportunity and would like to thank her family and professors for their support on her artistic journey!

HELENA GOEI (Charon, Oracle, Chorus) is a senior in the Musical Theatre BFA program. A Salt Lake City-based performer originally from Duluth, Minnesota, Helena has studied voice and theatre performance for 10 years, training at Stagedoor Manor and Interlochen Arts Academy. She spent 2022 as the Featured Female Singer on Royal Carribean Cruise Line’s Jewel of the Seas, where she performed in multiple shows as a cast member in addition to her own solo show. Other credits include The Secret Garden (Hale Centre Theatre), Songs for a New World (UofU, Virtual), Fun Home (Renegade Theatre Company), and an upcoming turn as the Witch in Into The Woods (Babcock, Spring ’24).

ALISON HAGEN (Silena/Janis Joplin, U/S

Sally/Aunty Em) is a senior majoring in musical theatre and minoring in English. She is a California native who grew up performing all over the Bay Area. Here in Utah, Alison spent her summer performing

in Oliver! at Hale Center Theatre Orem. Her credits at the U include Cabaret (Swing/ Dance Captain/Schneider understudy) and The Old Man and The Old Moon (Solomon/ Ghost Singer/Accordionist) in the Babcock, and Youth Theatre’s Matilda Jr. (Dance Ensemble) in Kingsbury Hall. She wants to thank her parents for their unwavering support in her artistic endeavors.

QUINN HASENKAMP (Mrs. Dodds, Bianca, Chorus) is a senior in the MTP. Previous credits include The Sour Kangaroo in Youth Theatre at the U’s Seussical (Kingsbury) and performing in the ensemble of Head Over Heels at The Grand Theatre. Outside of performing, Quinn loves working with kids and spent her summer as a vocal instructor for a camp in California. She hopes you enjoy the show.

LAURA HERSCOVICI (Swing) is a junior with a double major in musical theatre and educational psychology. Previous University of Utah credits include The Sweet Science of Bruising (u/s Emily/Nancy/Ensemble) and Matilda Jr. (Acrobat). This season, she will also be serving as Dramaturg for the U’s upcoming production of The Tempest (Babcock). She would like to thank her family and friends for their support.

TORI KENTON (Clarisse, Greyhound Passenger) is a senior in the Musical Theatre Program here at the U. She is excited to perform in her first University of Utah production and very grateful to be working with the cast and crew of The Lightning Thief. Her past and most recent roles include Phantom in The Rocky Horror Show and Rosie in Mamma Mia! After she graduates, Tori hopes to move to Los Angeles or New York City to further her education in musical theatre and to start her acting career.

KJ LEUTHAUSER (Mr. D., Minotaur, Kurt Cobain, Chorus) is a senior in the Musical Theatre Program and is excited to be in their last mainstage production. Previously KJ has been in Cabaret (Bobby) and Matilda Jr. (Rudolpho) at the University of Utah. KJ has also appeared at the Grand Theatre

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in Head Over Heels (Pythio) and is a local drag performer around Salt Lake City. KJ thanks his friends, family and loved ones for supporting them throughout the years.

GABE ROOT (Luke/Ares/Mozart/Chorus) is a sophomore in the ATP and is also pursuing a Screen Performance Certificate. Prior to attending the U, Gabe participated in theatre in various high school and community performances; The Lightning Thief is their first show at the U. Most recently, Gabe has been seen this year in The Laramie Project (various roles) and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Christopher) at On Pitch Performing Arts Center. Gabe is a proud recipient of the Fine Arts Utah Flagship Scholarship.

JACOB SEN (Grover) hails from Durham, North Carolina and is a senior in the Musical Theatre program. Recent roles include Laurie in You on the Moors Now (Studio 115) and Donkey in Shrek (Bluffdale Arts). He would specifically like to thank Gail Bartell, Meris Robinson, Charles Higgins, and Artie Cline for giving him the tools, encouragement, and support to pursue theatre in college, and the Department of Theatre faculty for helping him grow as both a person and performer over the past three years.

JAZMIN VIQUEZ (Thalia/Annabeth understudy) is a senior in the MTP. Most recently, she played Teresita in West Side Story (West Valley Performing Arts) and Juniper in Smoke and Mirrors (Lagoon). Jazmin would like to thank her family for all their love and support, and she is very excited for everyone to see the show.

CREATIVE TEAM

ALEXANDRA HARBOLD (Director) is CoFounder and Co-Artistic Director of Flying Bobcat Theatrical Laboratory, Resident Director for Footpath Theatre and an Assistant Professor with the Department of Theatre. Recent projects include directing

The Wreck of the Queen Thomasina (Footpath Theatre/Edinburgh Fringe Festival and 938 collective, NY), staged readings of Will It Go Round (Pioneer Theatre Company Play-by-Play Series) and Let Down Your Hair (Salt Lake Acting Company New Play Sounding Series) The Sweet Science of Bruising (Babcock Theatre), To Saints and Stars (Good Company Theatre); serving as dramaturg on What the Constitution Means to Me (PTC) and Can I Say Yes to That Dress (SLAC), and co-creating To See Beyond Our Time with Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company Artistic Director Daniel Charon and Dancers. She is an Associate Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a member of Actors Equity and LMDA and participated in the La MaMa Umbria 2023 International Symposium for Directors. Upcoming projects include serving as dramaturg on The Lehman Trilogy (PTC). www.alexandraharbold.com.

LAUREN CARN (Assistant Director) is a junior in the Theatre Teaching Program. Previously, Lauren designed props for Seussical (YTU) and directed Moana Jr. (Studio Kids Music), and she will be the dramaturg for U Theatre’s Everybody (Babcock) next spring. Lauren is passionate about equitable access to quality arts education and the mental health benefits of participating in the arts. She was recognized as the ‘23 CFA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher for her work in these areas, which she presented to the Utah legislature during the 2023 ROCH session. Sallie Bingham Grant recipient and ‘23 BTSALP Drama Fellow; Promising Playwright Award and Utah Flagship Scholarship recipient.

DANIEL CHARON (Choreographer) has been active as a choreographer, teacher, and performer for over twenty-five years. While based in New York City, Daniel maintained a project-based modern dance company and primarily danced with Doug Varone and Dancers and the Limón Dance Company. He has also performed with various other dance, opera, and theater companies around the country. Daniel has choreographed The Pearl Fishers, Aida, Moby-Dick, and

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La Traviata at the Utah Opera and Spring Awakening at Westminster College. He was a performer and served as dance captain for multiple productions at the Music Theater of Wichita over multiple summers. Daniel currently serves as the Artistic Director of Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, a contemporary dance company based in Salt Lake City where he has been since 2013. In this position, he has created numerous original contemporary dances for the stage, gallery installations, and has designed video for his and other choreographers’ works. He regularly teaches master classes and workshops nationally and internationally and has been a guest artist and adjunct professor at numerous universities. Daniel is a BFA graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts in Dance and an MFA graduate of the California Institute of the Arts in Choreography and Integrated Media.

SARA CLARK (Lighting Designer) is a senior in the PADP (Lighting Design Emphasis). She was recently the lighting designer for As You Like It (Studio 115) and A Night in Hollywood (Backstage Performing Arts Utah). She was also the Assistant Lighting Designer for Shucked, Something Rotten and Hello, Dolly! for Pioneer Theatre Company. Sara would like to thank her parents for introducing her to the world of theatre, and her fiancé for encouraging her to pursue theatrical design professionally.

KAITLYN CROSBY (Set Designer) is a senior in the PADP (Set Design Emphasis) from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to her time at the U, she participated extensively in her high school theater department. Previous U Theatre design credits include the New Work Project: Liminal and last season's production of As You Like It (Studio 115). She would like to thank everyone on the creative team for bringing her artistic vision to life.

AUTUMN HENDRICKSON (2nd ASM) is a sophomore in the Stage Management Program originally from Durham, North Carolina. She enjoyed working as Production Assistant on The Sweet Science of Bruising

(Babcock) as her first show last year, and is thankful to have had the opportunity to work on this production with such an amazing team of individuals. Autumn has learned a great deal while working on this show, and is excited to learn even more next semester as part of the stage management team for Dancing at Lughnasa!

MAE HINTON-GODFREY (Costume Designer) is a transfer student in the PADP. Her previous U Theatre design credits include Macbeth (Studio 115), The Night Witches (UofU, Virtual), Liminal (Studio 115), and The Sweet Science of Bruising (Babcock). Other design credits include Grease, A Christmas Carol, Tarzan, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Annie, and Aladdin Jr. at Draper Historic Theatre, and Broadway Family Favorites at Draper Arts Council.

SKYLER LEMELLE (Production Assistant) is making his first foray into stage management with this production of The Lightning Thief. This is the first production he has officially been involved with at the U. Past credits include Guys and Dolls (ASM), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime (ASM) and Footloose (SM). He would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support; without them he would not have been able to pursue the things he loves.

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

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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.

JANELL ROGERS (Dramaturg) Janell is a senior at the University of Utah working on her BA in theatre studies. She is very excited to be a part of helping create this amazing show as a Dramaturg. Some of her directing credits include Gay Girls with Umbrella Theatre Company in The New Works Mentorship Project; Near Mint, a new production with the New Play Workshop class in the Department of Theatre; and a short version of The Tempest for Park City Egyptian YouTheatre. Janell would like to thank her family, su familia, for giving her support and love. Margetts Expandable Scholarship recipient.

ARIKA SCHOCKMEL (Prop Designer/Puppet 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 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, Lyric Rep. USU Alum. Member of S.P.M., the Society of Prop Managers. Other projects include stage management, music, event hosting/emceeing, props for film and television, and the occasional acting gig.

JOEL THOMPSON (1st ASM) is thrilled to work as an Assistant Stage Manager for The Lightning Thief. He is currently a Junior at the University of Utah pursuing a BFA with a concentration in Stage Management. His most recent involvements at the U include Suor Angelica/Gianni Schicchi (1st ASM ), The Sweet Science of Bruising (2nd ASM2023), and The Old Man and The Old Moon (Sound Designer). He is ever grateful for his supportive family, and especially for the love and support he receives from his wife Emma

who continually encourages him to pursue his dreams of working in theatre.

JAMES TREASE (Sound Designer) is very excited to be part of the design team for The Lightning Thief. Last season James worked as the Sound Designer for Somewhere: A Primer For the End of Days (Studio 115). As a film student at the University of Utah, James is eager to be back in the theatre scene, and he is excited to put his sound design skills to use for live audiences again. James would also like to deliver a special thanks to all who have supported his career thus far, and to everyone that has supported this production.

OLIVIA WELTER (Stage Manager) is a senior 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 Opera), 2nd Asst. Stage Manager for Matilda Jr. (Youth Theatre at the U), Assistant Stage Manager for In Pieces: A New Musical (Babcock). and 1st Asst. Stage Manager for As You Like It (Studio 115). She is extremely excited for this production and can’t wait for everyone to see it!

JULIA WITESMAN (Assistant Production Manager) is a junior in the Stage Management Program. Julia is thrilled to be working on The Lightning Thief and excited for the year ahead; she is the Assistant Production Manager for all three departmental productions this fall, including Town Hall and The Tempest. Julia has been stage managing for the past six years and loves every minute of it. Recent credits at the U include Cabaret (1st. Assistant Stage Manager), In Pieces (Assistant Production Manager), and The Thanksgiving Play (Stage Manager). Julia is a proud recipient of the Christine Macken Memorial Scholarship.

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CHRIS DUVAL (Fight Choreographer)s a Professor for the Department of Theatre and was recently appointed as Interim Chair. Previously, Chris served as an Assistant Professor and the Head of BFA/MFA Performance at the University of Idaho, where he directed and taught courses in acting, voice, and movement. He has acted, directed and fight directed throughout the country including at Shakespeare theatres in Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and Orange County, as well as world premieres, contemporary plays, and classics at such theaters as the Denver Theater Center, Dallas Theatre Center, South Coast Repertory and many others. He has also worked as a teacher, actor, and fight director at universities, training programs, and regional theaters across the country.

Chris is a Certified Teacher / Certified Fight Director / Theatrical Firearms Instructor with the Society of American Fight Directors, a Master Instructor / Senior Fight Director of Theatrical Combat with Dueling Arts International, an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voice Work, holds a 2nd degree black belt in Aikido, and is a member of AEA. He is the author of “Stage Combat Arts: an Integrated Approach to Acting, Voice and Text Work + Video,” published by Bloomsbury Methuen in 2016. He received a B.A. in Theatre Arts from California State University, Fullerton and an M.F.A. in Acting from the University of California, Irvine.

PRODUCTION STAFF & ADVISORS

Technical Director Kyle Becker

Assistant Technical Director Halee Rasmussen

Scenic Charge Artist .................................................................................................... Kathryn Edwards

Assistant Director .................................................................................................................. Lauren Carn

Assistant Choreographer .................................................................................................. Azalea Teuton

1st Assistant Stage Manager Joel Thompson

2nd Assistant Stage Manager Autumn Hendrickson

Costume Shop Manager ................................................................................................ Wendy Massine

Costume Crafts .............................................................................................................. Wilson Leibering

Production Manager David Knoell

Assistant Production Manager Julia Witesman

Production Assistant......................................................................................................... Castle Tierney

Production Assistant........................................................................................................ Skyler LeMelle

Dramaturgy Mentor ............................................................................................................. Mark Fossen

Sound and Lighting Lead Aaron Hoenig

Audio Engineer Porter Charlesworth

Scene Shop Supervisor ................................................................................................. Heather Poulsen

Stage Management Area Head/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 for Costume Design ...................... Brenda Van der Wiel

Faculty Advisor for Scenic Design ................................................................................ Gage Williams

SPECIAL THANKS

Melissa Salguero

Ash Goodwin

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE FACULTY & STAFF

Interim Department Chair

Christopher DuVal Interim Chair, Professor

Full-Time Faculty

Margo Andrews Associate Professor Lecturer

Kyle Becker Professor Clinical

Amber Bielinski Associate Professor Clinical, Head of Stage Management

Sydney Cheek-O’Donnell, Associate Professor

David Eggers Assistant Professor

Hugh Hanson Associate Professor Lecturer

Alexandra Harbold Assistant Professor

Michael J. Horejsi Associate Professor Clinical, Director of Lighting/Media Design

Jennifer Jackson Associate Professor Clinical, Director of Sound Design

Kimberly Jew Associate Professor

Xan Johnson Professor

Brian Manternach Associate Professor Clinical

David Schmidt Associate Professor Clinical,

Sarah Shippobotham Professor

Tim Slover Professor, Head of Theatre Studies

Robert Scott Smith Assistant Professor, Head of Actor Training, Associate Chair

Erin Farrell Speer Assistant Professor

Head of Musical Theatre

Brenda Van der Wiel Professor, Head of Performing Arts Design

Gage Williams Professor

Part-Time Faculty

Jamie Rocha Allan Adjunct Assistant Professor

Karen Azenberg Adjunct Instructor, Artistic Director: Pioneer Theatre Company

Jacque Bell Adjunct Associate Professor

Nathan Brian Adjunct Instructor

Ty Burrell Adjunct Assistant Professor

Emily Castleton Associate Instructor

Lynn Deboeck Adjunct Associate Professor

Nicholas Dunn Adjunct Assistant Professor

Jane England Adjunct Assistant Professor

Jennifer Erickson Adjunct Assistant Professor

Stephen Faulk Adjunct Instructor

Mark Fossen Adjunct Assistant Professor

Ellie Hanagarne Adjunct Assistant Professor

Greg Hatch Adjunct Associate Professor, Director of Creativity and Innovation Services

Stacey Jenson Adjunct Assistant Professor

Carolyn Leone Adjunct Instructor

Penelope Marantz-Caywood Adjunct Assistant

Professor, Artistic Director: Youth Theatre

Kelby McIntyre-Martinez Adjunct Associate

Professor, Associate Dean for Arts Education and Community Engagement, Head of Theatre Teaching

Christine Moore Adjunct Assistant Professor

Jamie Baer Peterson Adjunct Assistant Professor

Jonas Sappington Adjunct Instructor

Matthew Whittaker Adjunct Assistant Professor

Marilee Wilson Adjunct Assistant Professor

Emeritus Faculty

Jerry Gardner Associate Professor Emeritus

Robert Nelson Professor Emeritus

Richard Scharine Professor Emeritus

Barbara Smith Associate Professor Lecturer Emeritus 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 Adjunct Instructor, Director of Props Design

Wendy Schow-Massine Costume Shop Manager

Aaron Swenson Marketing and Communications Coordinator

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Hugh and Leslie Hanson Thomas* and Jennifer Jackson

Dylan McCullough

Nicholas Cheek-O'Donnell and Sydney Cheek-O'Donnell, PhD

FANS

up to $199

Linda Bevins and Earle Bevins, III*

Tucker Buehner

Todd Bulloch

Paul Disario

Jeffrey Enquist, JD

Don Hale

Leslie and Hugh Hanson

Michele and Lawrence Holzman

Brian Jurena

Mark and Cheri Livingston

Shawna Melton

Mightycause Charitable Foundation

Richard Scharine, PhD and Marilyn Scharine

Scharine Family Trust

Marianne Seare

Michael Seare

Robert Smith

Robert Smith, MD and Karlyn Smith

Sue Moock

Wilma and Kenneth* Odell

Mark and Jamie Peterson

Brianne Reed

Judy and Ken Ries

Vanessa Shannon

Aaron Swenson and Nathan Schmitz

Julianne Turner

Madeline Ussery

Nicole Vernon

Jason Yu

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.