UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
October 24–25, 2025
Barabara Barrington Jones Theatre
CAST
Lillian Sampson Nick
Abby Fillmore Mench
Morgan Miller Luke Mug
Genesie Smith Mother
Tyla Engstrom Swing
Tyler McCabe Swing
PRODUCTION TEAM
Dr. John Newman Producer
Scott Savage Director
Hannah Michels Assistant Director
Hannah Michels Stage Manager
Shannon Hutchins Production Manager
Jen Delac Production Manager
Hannah Michels Sound Design
Cameron McBride Scene Design
Cameron McBride Prop Design
Kaely Hope, Scott Savage Costumes
Rick Lorig Scenic Design Supervisor
Meredith Campbell Tour Coordinator
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
Most people attend an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. If there’s a move, it can be a big deal. Between kindergarten and 12th grade, I attended nine different schools, including moving 12 times before I was 12. Being new is weird. No one knows you, there’s no requirement that anyone talk to or like you, and that is only compounded when you don’t know the culture, customs, or language (talk to me about the move from San Jose, CA to Spanish Fork [Fark], UT!).
Nick is in these shoes, and during this play, we want you to be, too. Nick is from the fictional foreign country “Homeland” and doesn’t speak this strange new language. During the play, notice how long it takes you to pick up what is happening or being said, and how you feel in each new situation that Nick enters. My hope is that watching this play helps us notice and embrace what is new and different a little more. Enjoy the show.
SPECIAL THANKS
This production was made possible through the collaboration and support of many dedicated members of the UVU community. We’d like to acknowledge Amy Whipple and the costume shop team for their assistance, and Kreg Kiggins and the scene shop for providing prop support. We also extend our deepest gratitude to the UVU Theatre faculty, whose mentorship and commitment to student learning and growth make experiences like this one not only possible but truly transformative for everyone involved.
