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BYU DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND MEDIA ARTS
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
BYU COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND MEDIA ARTS
A theatrical “convention” is a device used by playwrights and directors to help tell
a story. Some conventions are as basic as the notion of actors remaining on the
stage and an audience in the theatre. Other widely accepted conventions include
characters speaking to one another while pretending not to notice the audience.
Subtler conventions, such as actors freezing on stage in one position while others
continue with movement and dialogue, are also frequently employed. Theatre goers
tend to recognize and readily accept such conventions and devices as part of the
storytelling milieu.
PRESENT THE UNITED STATES PREMIERE PRODUCTION OF
CHARIOTS OF FIRE
Stage Adaptation By
MIKE BARTLETT
In fact, you may have noticed as you came into the theatre that there are bleachers
on the stage being occupied by audience members. (You may even be one of those
audience members!) You may have also noticed a row or two of seats in the theatre
have been replaced with a series of platforms. As a result, you might be thinking
the staging of the American premiere of Chariots of Fire may not be typical, adhering
to normal conventions—and you would be correct!
I tend to like things in nice, orderly packages. So, in directing a play, I strive to
utilize a single theatrical convention/device at least three times in a production.
Something about the number three seems to justify the use of a convention and
allow it to become part of what we refer to as the production’s concept. The
repeated use of a convention or device helps the audience know what to expect
and become familiar with the style of storytelling.
However, I have observed that British theatre practitioners view the notion of
convention and concept a bit differently. UK productions, such as The Curious
Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, brilliantly use just about every storytelling device
and convention imaginable, and often only once during a production. Since Chariots
of Fire On Stage (seen only during the 2012 London Olympics) is based on the famous
1981 British film, I am taking my directorial cues from this British tradition and using
a host of conventions and devices whenever and wherever they support the story
of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams and the 1924 Olympics.
I trust this more British approach to theatrical conventions and storytelling results
in a production that is visually captivating and spiritually engaging—and heartpounding as well.
­—Tim Threlfall, director
Based on the Enigma Productions Limited motion picture
By arrangement with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
And Allied Stars S.A. Panama
Screenplay By
Colin Welland
Scenic Design
Lighting Design
Costume Design
Makeup & Hair Design
Doug Ellis
Michael Kraczek
Dennis Wright
Marnee’ Porter
Sound Design & Original Score
Dramaturgy
Production Stage Management
Music Direction
Daniel Nash
Shelley Graham
Lindsi Neilson
Korianne Orton Johnson
Choreographed By
Becky Wright Phillips
Directed By
Tim Threlfall
March 31–April 15, 2017
Pardoe Theatre
“Chariots of Fire” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
All music from the album Chariots of Fire: The Play Composed by Evangelos Papathanassiou (aka “Vangelis”)
© EMI Entertainment World, Inc. Used by permission.
Please silence all mobile phones and electronic devices. Photography, video and/or
audio recording, and texting are forbidden during the performance.
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LIST OF SCENES
CHARACTER & CAST LIST
(in order of appearance)
ACT ONE
Harold Abrahams
Alex Diaz
Jackson Scholz/Ensemble
Adam Richardson
Eric Liddell
Peter Lambert
Charlie Paddock/Lord Sutherland
Andrew Jefferies
Aubrey Montague
Derek Johnson
Lord Cadogen/Ensemble
Logan Ruesch
Lord Andrew Lindsey
Chris Rollins
Ensemble
Jeanelle Long
Sybil
Meg Flinders
Alistair/Ensemble
Caleb Hafen
Jennie Liddell
Ashley Ottesen
Ensemble
Kenzie Jepperson
Sandy/Master of Trinity
Jacob Baird
Colin/Ensemble
Tanner Garner
Sam Mussabini
Stephen Moore
Ensemble
Ondine Morgan
Florence
Stacy Wilk
John Keddie/Ensemble
Taft Robinson
Master of Caius
Joseph Swain
Ensemble
Rebecca Wing
Prince of Wales
Dennis Wright
Head Porter/Ensemble
Kristian Huff
Prologue
Part 1: Train Station
Part 2: Scottish Highlands
Part 3: Cambridge
Part 4: Scottish Highlands
15-MINUTE INTERMISSION
ACT TWO
Part 1: London
Part 2: Paris, France; The Olympics
The producers wish to thank:
Barbara Broccoli, Sarah Wolf, Ryan Haddad, Cheryl Wiesenfeld,
Van Dean, Alecia Parker, Samuel French (New York and London),
and all who helped make this production at BYU a reality.
Lord Birkenhead/Mr Liddell
Soren Barker
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STAFF FOR CHARIOTS OF FIRE
Producer. . ...................................................................................................................... Wade Hollingshaus
Artistic Director. . ..................................................................................................... Megan Sanborn Jones
THEATRE STEERING COMMITTEE
Design and Technology Area Head. . .......................................................................... Michael S. Kraczek
Senior Arts Producer. . ................................................................................................................ Jeff Martin
Theatre Production Manager.............................................................................................. Jennifer Reed
Dialect Coach.. ................................................................................................................. Shelley Graham
Assistant Costume Design........................................................................................ Heather Everett
Assistant Lighting Design............................................................................................ Michelle Wang
Assistant Scenic Design......................................................................................... Rachel Bowerbank
Assistant Dramaturgy.. ................................................................................................. Amelia Johnson
Assistant Stage Management.. ........ Daniel Barton, Christina Hernandez, Melissa Longhurst
Assistant Technical Direction....................................................................................... Bradlee Hager
Costume and Makeup Shop Manager......................................................................... Donnette Perkins
Wardrobe Supervisor....................................................................................................... Jaynanne Meads
Costume Faculty Mentor................................................................................................... Dennis Wright
Dressers...................................................................................... Robert Fuller, Emily Moore, Zoe Taylor
Lighting Operations Manager.. ....................................................................................... Michael Handley
Lighting Crew Coordinator............................................................................................. Marianne Ohran
Lighting Faculty Mentor.................................................................................................. Michael Kraczek
Projections Operator................................................................................................................ Taylor Glad
Technical Director.................................................................................................................. Travis Coyne
Scene Shop Manager............................................................................................................. Ward Wright
Scenic Faculty Mentor........................................................................................................... Rory Scanlon
Deck Crew.................................................. Taylor Ballard, Elizabeth Banks, Erin Ellis, Madison Haws
Prop Shop Manager............................................................................................................... Jennifer Reed
Properties Design. . ................................................................................................................ Michael Eyler
Sound Supervisor................................................................................................................... Troy Streeter
Makeup Faculty Mentor.......................................................................................... Jennine Hollingshaus
Makeup Crew.............................................. Melanie Berriman, Sharona Eskeets, Cristin Blankenship
Dramaturgy Faculty Mentor.............................................................................. Janine Sobeck Knighton
Stage Management Faculty Mentor................................................................................... Jennifer Reed
Marketing Manager................................................................................................................ Ken Crossley
Creative Services Manager................................................................................................. Nick Mendoza
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BROADWAY: NOW
MEET THE CAST
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Chenoweth
STAR OF STAGE AND SCREEN
PHOTO: MATT DOYLE
Friday–Saturday,
May 19–20, 7:30 p.m.
de Jong Concert Hall
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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Jacob Baird
Sandy/
Master of Trinity
From Westerville, Ohio, Jacob Baird is a senior studying acting. Recent
credits include Sir Toby Belch in BYU Young Company’s production of
Twelfth Night, Young Shepherd in A Winter’s Tale, and Professor Willard
in Our Town, all of which were mainstage shows at BYU.
Soren Barker
Lord Birkenhead/
Mr Liddell
From Boothbay, Maine, Soren Barker is a senior in theatre education
with minors in history education and humanities. Recent credits
include Lloyd in Noises Off at the Draper Historic Theater, the
Chaplain in Mother Courage at BYU, and Joey Percival in Misalliance
at BYU. He loves chimichangas almost as much as he loves his wife!
The two of them live in Lehi; when they aren’t involved in theatre
productions, they occasionally spend time together.
Alex Diaz
Harold Abrahams
From Sandy, Utah, Alex Diaz is a senior studying acting. Recent
credits include Hannibal in The Curious Savage at Highland City Arts
Council, Florizel in The Winter’s Tale at BYU, and Clive Winton in See
How They Run at BYU. He is grateful for his wonderful wife for her love
and support, and for their baby on the way!
Meg Flinders
Sybil
From Littleton, Colorado, Meg Flinders is a junior studying music
dance theatre. Recent credits include Cecily in The Importance of Being
Earnest, Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web, and Katar in Princess Academy, all
at BYU. If you call her by her full name, she might harbor resentment
against you forever; but if you want to get on her good side, just give
her a mango and play some Billy Joel or Psych!
Tanner Garner
Colin/Ensemble
From Bluffdale, Utah, Tanner Garner is a freshman studying music
dance theatre, and he is hoping to minor in American history. Recent
credits include ensemble in Mary Poppins at BYU, choreographer for
How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying at Bluffdale Arts, and
Nathan Detroit in Guys & Dolls at Bluffdale Arts. Tanner is excited to
participate in the American premiere of Chariots of Fire as a part of his
freshman year experience.
Caleb Hafen
Alistair/Ensemble
From Chester, New Jersey, Caleb Hafen is a freshman studying
biophysics. Recent credits include an award for Outstanding Lead
Actor in a Classical Play as Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
as well as a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical as
Usnavi in In The Heights, both at West Morris Central High School.
Caleb also recently performed in the cast of BYU’s Mary Poppins.
This Emmy and Tony Award–winning actress and singer has taken the lead
in a spectacular career spanning film, television, and stage. For this concert
she presents an evening of songs from her iconic roles in shows such
as Wicked, Glee, and On the Twentieth Century—as well as from popular
standards and classics of Broadway, Hollywood, and beyond.
Generously supported by Scott and Liesl Shurtliff.
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MEET
MEETTHE
THECAST
CAST CONT.
From Springville, Utah, Kristian Huff is an enthusiastic freshman in
the music dance theatre program. Past credits include Enjolras in Les
Misérables, Pharaoh in Joseph, the Baker in Into the Woods, all at Merit
Academy, and Slightly in Peter Pan at Hale Center Theater Orem.
Before he left for his LDS mission in Honduras, he also debuted as a
writer and director with the original work A Day in the Life.
Andrew Jefferies
Charlie Paddock/
Lord Sutherland
From Fort Worth, Texas, Andrew Jefferies is a freshman and a premusic dance theatre student. Recent credits include Young Scrooge
in A Christmas Carol at Hale Center Theater Orem, Joe Crowell in Our
Town at Oklahoma City University, and the Baker in Into the Woods at
North Crowley High School. He is grateful for his family, friends, and
Heavenly Father and for the experiences and opportunities he has
received at BYU.
Kenzie Jepperson
Ensemble
From Kansas City, Kansas, Kenzie Jepperson is a sophomore in the
BFA acting program. She could not be more thrilled to be making her
BYU main stage debut in this production.
Derek Johnson
Aubrey
From Bellingham, Washington, Derek Johnson is a sophomore
studying acting. Recent credits include Macduff in BYU Young
Company’s production of Macbeth and Lord Farquaad in Shrek the
Musical at the Lynden Performing Arts Guild. Derek is excited to be a
part of this amazing production and would like to thank his family and
friends for making his life wonderful every single day.
Peter Lambert
Eric Liddell
From Draper, Utah, Peter Reid Lambert is a junior studying music
dance theatre with a minor in Spanish. Recent credits include Henry
Carr in BYU’s production of Travesties, Tommy Djilas in The Music Man
at Sundance Summer Theater, and ensemble in BYU’s production
of Beauty and the Beast. He is delighted to portray such an historic
individual and icon to runners and God-fearing people alike. He
thanks his Father, Mother, Brother, father, mother, and siblings for
everything they have done to support him at all points of his life.
Jeanelle Long
Ensemble
From Lindon, Utah, Jeanelle Long is a sophomore studying acting.
Recent credits include Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at
the Creekside Theatre Fest, TiMoune in Once On This Island at the
Creekside Theatre Fest, and Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank at
Highland Arts Council, for which she won the Salt Lake City Broadway
World Award for Best Leading Actress in a Play.
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Kristian Huff
Head Porter/
Ensemble
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Nate Edwards/BYU
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Shelley Graham & Amelia Johnson, used by permission
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Used by permission from costume designer Dennis Wright
Used by permission from makeup artist Marnee’ Porter
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“AliceJoyce1926full” Wikimedia commons image, public domain
“Eric Liddell & Florence Mackenzie Wedding”, Wikimedia commons image, public domain
“Mlle Rhea Flask” Wikimedia commons image, public domain
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“War Brownies” Wikimedia commons image, public domain.
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MEET
MEETTHE
THECAST
CAST CONT.
Stephen Moore
Sam Mussabini
From Beaumont, California, Stephen Moore is a junior studying acting.
A recent credit is Lane/Merriman in The Importance of Being Earnest at
BYU.
Ondine Morgan
Ensemble
From Spanish Fork, Utah, Ondine Morgan is a freshman in the process
of discovering her major. She is an avid admirer of classical voice but
finds joy in all types of singing. She has been featured in Concerto
Arias and received superior marks in state solo and ensemble singing.
Acting is also one of Ondine’s many passions. Recent credits include
Ruth in Pirates of Penzance at Maple Mountain High and Juror #3 in 12
Angry Jurors at Maple Mountain High.
Ashley Ottesen
Jennie Liddell
Most recently from San Antonio, Texas, Ashley Ottesen is a senior
studying for a BFA in acting. Recent credits include Lady Montague in
Romeo and Juliet at Castle Amphitheater, Mary Shelley in the premiere
of A Night of Blacker Darkness at Utah Valley University, and Abigail
Williams in BYU Mask Club’s production of The Crucible. She has also
worked on several other film projects. She is ecstatic to be a part
of the American premiere of Chariots of Fire and adding the Scottish
dialect to her repertoire. Ashley is married to the most fantastic man
ever and together they have an adorable nine-month-old son.
Adam Richardson
Jackson Scholz/
Ensemble
From Seattle, Washington, Adam Richardson is a junior studying
special education. Recent credits include Fred in A Christmas Carol at
Center Street Musical Theatre, Freddie in Andrea’s Got Two Boyfriends,
and Claquesous in Les Misérables, both at Lone Peak Productions. He
would like to thank his parents, 12 siblings, 7 in-laws, and 23 nieces
and nephews for their support. He also wants to specifically thank his
beautiful, wonderful, incredible fiancée, Maegan, whom he loves very
much and will be marrying very soon.
Taft Robinson
John Keddie/
Ensemble
From small town Pleasant Grove, Utah, Taft M. Robinson is a
sophomore studying music dance theater. This is Taft’s third
production here at BYU; recent BYU credits include ensemble and
understudy for M. D’Arque in Beauty and the Beast and ensemble in
Mother Courage, starring Barta Heiner.
Chris Rollins
Raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, Chris is a sophomore at BYU who
Lord Andrew Lindsey has always had a strong interest in theater. Favorite roles include
Tristan Tzara in BYU’s production of Travesties, and Nick Piazza in
the Fame Jr. Choreography DVD for iTheatrics in NYC. Chris was twice
awarded All Star performer at the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta,
Georgia, and spent the summer assistant directing a pilot production
of Mary Poppins Jr. for Disney Theatricals.
Liddell”, Wikimedia commons image, public domain
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BYU DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND MEDIA ARTS
Logan Ruesch
Lord Cadogen/
Ensemble
From Parowan, Utah, Logan Ruesch is a junior studying theatre with
an emphasis in public speaking with minors in business management
and military science. Recent credits include Male Ensemble in the
2016 Microburst Theatre Festival, Jimmy in BYU Young Company’s
Water Sings Blue, and the Goat in Princess Academy at BYU. Logan was
recently nominated as a finalist in the Sloan Speech Showcase. Logan
owes all his success to the support and love of his beautiful wife.
Joseph Swain
Master of Caius
From Orem, Utah, Joseph Swain is a sophomore studying music dance
theatre. Recent credits include Ewart Dunlap in The Music Man at
Sundance, the Cook in Mother Courage and Her Children at BYU, and
Maurice in Beauty and the Beast at BYU. Joseph would like to thank
his family and friends for their support and would ask the audience
members to send him good vibes as he hates running and needs the
support!
Stacy Wilk
Florence
From Lexington, Kentucky, Stacy Wilk is a senior studying acting.
Recent credits include Apothecary and Friar John in Romeo and Juliet at
the Castle Amphitheater, narrator in Charlotte’s Web at BYU, Evelyn in
Evelyn (a student film), and Peasblosom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
at the Castle Amphitheater. She is graduating in April and plans to
pursue acting.
Rebecca Leigh Wing
Ensemble
From Little Rock, Arkansas, Rebecca Leigh Wing is a sophomore
studying acting with a minor in business management. Favorite
credits include Lady Macbeth in Macbeth and Lilly in Annie, both at
North Little Rock High School, and Chorus in Manon at BYU. She
enjoys figure skating, playing guitar, and trying new combinations of
peanut butter and chocolate.
Dennis Wright
Prince of Wales
From Provo, Utah, Dennis Wright is a graduate of BYU with a degree
in clothing and textiles and a minor in theatre. He holds an MFA from
Boston University in costume design. Dennis returned to BYU this
fall as full-time faculty teaching costume design. He is thrilled to be
part of this premiere production! Recent acting credits include Mike
Nulty in White Christmas and Mordred in Camelot, both at Signature
Productions, and Uncle Micham in Savior of the World at Henderson
Pavilion.
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For this production of Argonautika, by Mary Zimmerman, edits have been made to the original script after receiving the permission of the playwright and her agents.
MEET THE CAST CONT.
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ARGONAUTIKA
BY MARY
ZIMMERMAN
ADAPTED FROM
THE VOYAGE OF JASON
AND THE ARGONAUTS
“GAIUS VALERIUS FLACCUS” TRANSLATED BY
DAVID R. SLAVITT
“APOLLONIUS RHODIUS” TRANSLATED BY
PETER GREEN
WORLD PREMIERE BY LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY, CHIGAGO
MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM
Nate Edwards/BYU
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Tim Threlfall
Director
Tim Threlfall recently directed The Hunchback of Notre Dame at
Tuacahn as well as Last of The Red Hot Lovers at the Cape Playhouse in
Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Recent BYU productions include The Count
of Monte Cristo and Phantom of the Opera. Tim is a member of the
Stage Directors and Choreographer’s Society (SDC).
Becky Wright Phillips
Choreographer
Becky Wright Phillips is an adjunct faculty member in the BYU
Department of Dance with an MFA from the University of Utah.
Her works have been performed in countries around the world by
the BYU Dancers’ Company, the Young Ambassadors, the Belize
National Dance Company, the Jackson Hole Playhouse, the Scera Shell
Theatre, and more. She is a former faculty member at the University
of Chicago and former professional dancer with the Chicago Moving
Company. She and her husband, Michael, have three children.
Doug Ellis
Scenic Designer
The designs of Mr. Ellis have been used in film, television, theatre,
opera, ballet, musicals, concerts, and trade shows for decades. He
designed concerts for the Philadelphia Orchestra with Billy Joel
and James Taylor and for the opening of the Kauffman Center in
Kansas City. TV specials he’s worked on have included the Mormon
Tabernacle Choir, the 5 Browns, Alex Boyé, and Studio C. He has also
been an adjunct professor of set design for the U of U and BYU.
Michael S. Kraczek
Lighting Designer
Michael S. Kraczek teaches theatre design and technology at BYU;
he has also worked professionally as a lighting designer, theatre
consultant, and technical director. His recent lighting design credits
include The Taste of Sunrise, The Count of Monte Cristo, and Pride and
Prejudice at BYU. Michael holds a BA in Theatre Education from BYU
and an MFA in Design and Technology from the Yale School of Drama.
To see more of his work, please visit mktheatredesign.com.
Marnee’ Porter
Makeup & Hair
Designer
From Provo, Utah, Marnee’ Porter is a senior studying theatre art
studies with an emphasis in makeup design. She has designed
Travesties and The Lost Children of Hamelin, and has she helped behind
the scenes for many other productions here at BYU. After graduating
this April, she will intern at the Utah Opera Festival working on
wigs and makeup. Marnee’ is thankful for the amazing experience of
finishing her undergrad working with her friends, mentors, and peers.
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MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM CONT.
Michael Eyler
Properties Designer
From Provo, Utah, Michael Eyler is a junior studying mechanical
engineering. Recent credits include properties designer for La Bohème
at BYU, technical crew for Musical Revue at Barefoot Productions, and
Horatio in Hamlet at Oak Hills Neighborhood Theater. He is a fellow of
the Crocker Innovation Fellowship. He and his wife love attending the
theater and adventuring outdoors.
Daniel Nash
Sound Designer
& Composer
From Fort Collins, Colorado, Daniel Nash is a senior studying music
composition. Recent credits include composer and sound designer
for BYU-produced video games such as The Tessera, Vanguards, Relic
Hunter, and DUST. He received the Film and Digital Media fund to
produce music for an interdisciplinary film and performance. He plans
to study business and join the ranks of social entrepreneurship using
his skills in music.
Shelley Graham
Dramaturg
Shelley Graham has a BA in theatre education and an MA in theatre
history and criticism from BYU. She has worked as a dramaturg and
education director for a number of institutions, including Pioneer
Theatre Company, American West Heritage Center, and Utah Lyric
Opera. She is the incoming dramaturgy specialist in the Theatre and
Media Arts department at BYU and is the resident dramaturg at the
Covey Center for the Arts in Provo.
Lindsi Neilson
Production
Stage Manager
From St. George, Utah, Lindsi Neilson graduated in 2011 with a degree
in stage management from BYU. Since graduating, she’s worked for
the Tuacahn Center for the Arts, the Utah Regional Ballet, the Palm
Springs Follies, the Southern Utah Dance Company, and Utah COPA.
Her most recent credits include Beauty and the Beast, Footloose, Snow
White, and The Nutcracker.
Michelle Wang
Asst. Lighting
Designer
From Yantai, China, Michelle Wang is a senior studying theatre art
studies with emphasis in lighting and scenic design at BYU. This is
her first theatre design and she is excited about it.
Rachel Bowerbank
From Lehi, Utah, Rachel Bowerbank is a senior studying theatre arts
Asst. Scenic Designer with an emphasis in scenic design. Recent credits include scenic
designer for Cyrano, male dresser for the US premiere of The Count
of Monte Cristo, and deck crew for The Marriage of Figaro, all at BYU.
Thanks to her family and friends for their continued support!
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Christina Hernandez
Asst. Stage Manager
From Bentonville, Arkansas, Christina Hernandez is a theatre studies
major with a minor in TESOL, and she is taking ASL classes. Recent
credits include playing the role of a deaf student and being the signer
for Dr. Graham in The Taste of Sunrise at BYU, a sister missionary in the
Birmingham, Alabama Mission, and Vivian Bearing in Wit at NWACC.
Christina is a lover of German Shepherds, 80s music, cats, dance
parties, movies, and fries.
Daniel Barton
Asst. Stage Manager
From Syracuse, Utah, Daniel Barton is a sophomore in theatre arts
education with minors in Korean and TESOL. Recent credits include
master electrician for Charlotte’s Web, The Importance of Being Earnest,
and The Crucible, as well as puppet maker for happysadness, all at BYU.
He has survived in college through free food, friends, and theatre—
the only 3 reasons he does anything.
Melissa Longhurst
Asst. Stage Manager
From Orem, Utah, Melissa Longhurst is a freshman studying theatre
education. Recent credits include assistant stage manager and props
designer for a BYU mask club production of Dead Man’s Cell Phone.
Melissa loves serving as the treasurer for BYU’s Student Theatre
Association. She’s enjoyed taking American Sign Language classes and
hopes to teach ASL along with drama at schools in the future.
Amelia Johnson
Asst. Dramaturg
From Shawano, Wisconsin, Amelia Johnson is a junior studying
dramaturgy with a minor in international development. Recent
credits include dramaturgy for Dead Man’s Cell Phone, a BYU Mask Club
production. She served her mission in Phoenix, Arizona. She loves the
Olympics and running, and is thrilled to be part of this production!
Bradlee Hager
Asst. Technical
Director
From Camarillo, California, Bradlee Hager is a senior studying design
and production. A recent credit is magic design for Mary Poppins at
BYU. She will be attending UNCSA in the fall to pursue a MFA in stage
automation.
Heather Everett
Asst. Costume
Designer
From Syracuse, Utah, Heather Everett is a sophomore studying
theatre art studies with an emphasis in costume design. Recent
credits include assistant costume designer for BYU’s Mary Poppins and
wardrobe supervisor for BYU’s I Love My Robot Boyfriend.
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BYU ARTS PRODUCTION
COLLEGE FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Associate Dean
Amy Petersen Jensen
Dean
Ed Adams
Associate Dean
Jeremy Grimshaw
Associate Dean
Rory Scanlon
Scheduling/Production Office Supervisor
Lauren Larsen
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND MEDIA ARTS
Faculty
Wade Hollingshaus, chair
Megan Sanborn Jones, assoc. chair
Darl Larsen, assoc. chair
Julia Ashworth
Brad Barber
Stephanie Breinholt
Scott Christopherson
Dean Duncan
Adam Houghton
Amy Petersen Jensen
Michael S. Kraczek
Tom Lefler
Lindsay Livingston
Kelly Loosli
David Morgan
George Nelson
Jeff Parkin
Tom Russell
Rory Scanlon
Sharon L. Swenson
Rodger Sorensen
Benjamin Thevenin
Tim Threlfall
Dennis Wright
Adjunct Faculty
Travis Allen
Dane Allred
Brandon Arnold
Lisa Bean
Matthew R. Carlin
Michael Chadbourne
Caitlin Cotten
Travis Coyne*
Deanne DeWitt*
Lisa Elzey
Shelley Graham
Michael G. Handley*
Marianne Hales Harding
Katie Hill
Jennine Hollingshaus
Ben Hopkin
Wynn Hougaard
Kris Jennings
Ruston Jones
Carrie Lopez
Teresa Love
Kathy Lynch
Jeffrey Martin*
Matt Meese
Kee Miller
The Kennedy Center American
College Theater Festival™ 48
part of the Rubenstein Arts Access Program,
is generously funded by
David and Alice Rubenstein
Additional support is provided by The Honorable Stuart Bernstein
and Wilma E. Bernstein; the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation;
the Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation; The Harold and
Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; Hilton Worldwide; and Beatrice
and Anthony Welters and the AnBryce Foundation.
Education and related artistic programs are made possible through
the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts
and the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts.
Mikel Minor
Bradley Moss
Shawnda Moss
Kyle Nielson*
Marianne Ohran*
Doug Olsen
Donnette Perkins*
Karen Peterson
Page Petrucka
Ben Phalen
Stephen Purdy
Reese Purser
Martha Rallison
Jennifer Reed*
Nathaniel Reed
Lauren Roundy
Courtney Russell
Janine Sobeck Knighton
Jerry Stayner
Bruce Sundstrom
Anne Sward-Hansen
Mary Jane Wadley*
Becky Wallin
Ron Wilkinson
Ward Wright*
Director
Russell Richins
Administrative Staff
Kelly Bready
Elizabeth Funk
Kyle Stapley
*BYU Arts Production
This production is entered in the Kennedy Center American
College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The aims of this national
theater education program are to identify and promote quality
in college-level theater production. To this end, each production
entered is eligible for a response by a regional KCACTF representative, and selected students and faculty are invited to participate in
KCACTF programs involving scholarships, internships, grants, and
awards for actors, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, designers,
stage managers, and critics at both the regional and national
levels.
Productions entered on the Participating level are eligible for
invitation to the KCACTF regional festival and may also be considered for national awards recognizing outstanding achievement in
production, design, direction, and performance.
Last year more than 1,300 productions were entered in the KCACTF
involving more than 200,000 students nationwide. By entering
this production, our theater department is sharing in the KCACTF
goals to recognize, reward, and celebrate the exemplary work
produced in college and university theaters across the nation.
Scheduling/ Production Office Secretaries
Wynne Harrison
Kiana Schriever
Rebecca Crawford
Assoc. Director/Production Mgr.
for Dance
Benjamin Sanders
Projection Content Designer
Erin Dinnell Bjorn
Production Asst.
Erin Gale
Dance Productions Stage Mgr.
Emma Frost
Production Mgr. for Theatre &
Media Arts
Jennifer Reed
Production Asst.
Cali Holcolmbe
Properties Shop Mgr.
Jennifer Reed
Properties Crew
Rachel Aedo
Michael Eyler
Taylor Robinson
Matthew Schlitters
Production Mgr. for
School of Music/BRAVO! Series
Bridget Rosella Benton
Technical Ops. Mgr./Technical Director
Travis Coyne
Technical Director/Projections Supervisor
Mark Ohran
Technical Asst.
Jake Fullmer
Projection Asst.
Bradley Hager
Asst. Technical Director
Ward Wright
Draftsman/Expeditor
Kayla Doyle
Scene Shop Crew
Osvaldo Pacheco
Ethan Jones
Jonathan Kimble
Kayla Doyle
Devon Howard
Cory Fife
Scenic Artists
Haylie Shaw
Desiree Short
Dillon Taylor
Lighting Operations Mgr.
Michael G. Handley
Lighting Operations Asst. Mgr.
Marianne Ohran
Electricians
Caitlin Hall
Josh Fawcett
Juliette Mergist
Aleks Christensen
Kalea Burke
Celia Linford
Daniel Barton
Susan Kupferer
Bradlee Hager
Alexandra Cuthbert
Mariah Hatch
Rebecca McDonnell
Stage and Front of House Ops. Cont.
Mitch McCarty
Xanthea Nikopoulous
Karina Orton
Susan Ostler
Minkyoung Park
Tyler Rostedt
Logan Ruesch
Stefanie Shepley
Glenn Stapley
Daniel Taylor
Cody Wilson
Auston Youngblood
Venues Night Mgr.
Robert Seely
Production Assts.
Courtney Schmutz
Rebecca Rose
Costume Operations Mgr.
Donnette Perkins
Costume Operations Asst. Mgr./
Cutter/Draper
Deanne E. DeWitt
Young Ambassadors Costumer
MaryLynn Schaerrer
Asst. to Young Ambassador Costumer
Karrica Egbert
Audio Operations Mgr.
Jeff Carter
Audio Recording Technician
Caleb Hill
House Audio
OIT Audio-Visual Services
Video Production Specialists
Alex Sanders
Nathanael King
Tour Operations Mgr.
John Ward Shurtleff
Asst. to Tour Operations Mgr.
Brad Hill
Young Ambassadors Stage Mgr.
Kimball Hill
Living Legends Stage Mgr.
Maya Nitta
Cutter/Draper
Mary Jane Wadley
Asst. Business Mgr.
Kathy Heckel
Tailor
Gloria Pendlebury
Stage Operations Mgr.
Bridget Rosella Benton
First Hand
Diane Ogden
Accountants
Matt Kirkpatrick
Gi Le
Austin Fields
Stage and Front of House Operations
Rachel Aedo
Adam Anderson
Alyssa Aramaki
Laren Smith
Caitlin Black
Shelby Bushman
Kirsten Busse
Trina Craven
Sam Creek
Mitch Cross
Max Dearden
Kaal Glazier
MarKay Hassam
Cali Holcombe
Shelby Hornback
Joe Huston
Seth Huston
Christina Iverson
Dayne Joyner
Michelle Kehoe
Thomas Kindall
Grace Neilsen
Wardrobe Supervisor
Jaynanne Meads
Patron Services
Mgr.
Jeffrey Martin
Hair & Makeup Supervisors
Michaela Fordham
Fine Arts Ticket Office Supervisor
Anna Benally
Costume Crafts
Timothy Elliott
Photography
HandleyCraft Photography
Student Productions
Wardrobe Supervisor
Katherine Hyatt
BYU Arts Creative
Stephanie McAllister
Keegan Black
Avia Kinard
Hannah Decker
Scott Jackson
Dallin Mansfield
Karen Toone
Stitchers
Kirtsten Litster
Emily Picket
Brenna Pribyl
Sarah Stewart
Kirsten Watkins
Living Legends Costumer
Anna Catherine Hayes
Asst. to Living Legends Costumer
Sharona Eskeets
Poster Design
Andrew Galloway
Program Design
Avia Kinard
DONORS
Mary Lou Fulton Chair Endowment
Ira A. and Mary Lou Fulton
Muses wanted.
In Greek mythology, the
muses inspired creativity
in artists, musicians,
poets, and actors.
Today, our performing arts students rely
on you to help them
achieve their best.
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Please visit
give.byu.edu/arts
to help the College
of Fine Arts and
Communications
provide programs
and scholarships
for students in the
performing arts.
Dr. Marcus & Loren Bach Endowment
Verda Mae Fuller Christensen Endowment
Cherril B. Liptak Endowment
O. Lee Walker Endowment
R. Don & Shirley Oscarson Endowment
Ruth Smith Silver Endowment
Divine Comedy Endowment
Frank Whiting Endowment
Laurie and Bruce Bayne
Clayton and Christine Christensen
DAB Stewardship Trust
Burt Dalton
Joshua and Jenna Gubler
Mary and Hooshang Farahnakian
Michael and Virginia Handley
David and Laura Harmon
Glen and Megan Sanborn Jones
David and Bianca Lisonbee
George and Leslie Nelson
Kyle H. Nielsen
Ben and Dana Nye
Harold and Ima Jean Oaks
Richard and Nadene Oliver
Nat and Jennifer M. Reed
Reliable Permit Solutions
Michael and Becky Roundy
Ryan D. Roundy
Scott and Liesl Shurtliff
Rodger and Claudia Sorensen
Sam and Diane Stewart Family Foundation
Janet L. Swenson
Lincoln and Rebekah Watkins
Rick and Amy White
K. Perry Woolsey
Deanne and Paul DeWitt
Eric and Cecelia Fielding
Cynthia Hilger Foundation
Calson Properties, etc.
Bruce and Marie Hafen
Barta L. Heiner
Benjamin and Melanie Hess
Amy and McKay Jensen
Thomas and Laura Lefler
Steven D. Mackay
Jeff and Jana Parkin
JoAnn and James Rogers
Rory and Deanna Scanlon
Sharon E. Swenson
Mary Jane and Sterling Wadley
King and Diane Woolsey
Frank S. Allison
Juila D. Ashworth
Kelly and Brian Bready
Stephanie and Stephan Breinholt
Bill and Trilby Cope
Timothy and Dana Edvalson
Elizabeth C. Funk
Jacob Gowans
Priscilla and Peng Hao
Eric and Elaine Huntsman
Mike and Marianne Kraczek
Ben A. Myers
Patrick and Diane Power
Danna and Gregory Robinson
Thomas B. and Courtney Russell
Eric and Annette Samuelsen
David and Deborah Tehrani
Timothy and Linda Threlfall
Kathleen S. Tuck
Janine Young
Karl and Brenda Wesson
Ward and Mary Wright
Mckell and Thomas Bennet
Mylinda and Michael Butterworth
Klair N. Bybee
Jean S. Chestnutt
Marren B. Copeland
Pheroze and Deenez Coachbuilder
Michelle R. Evans
Andrew Foree
Christopher W. Francia
Peter Gabriel
Heidi Hemming
Nadine L. Lugo
Joana Major
Kenneth and Judith Mallett
Medtronic Foundation
Ryan M. Nielson
Douglas Olsen
Patrick and Diane Power
Gayanne Ramsden
Christen L. Richards
Craig and Shawnda Smith
Chris A. Sturgis
Mary Jo and Neil Tanner
Matthew J. Taylor
Brenton L. Williamson
Jonathan Ying
Erin Anderson
Lisa K. Bean
Kenneth and Lorraine Crossley
Michael and Evelyn Day
Thomas and Alesandra Durham
Tracy A. Evans
Carol P. Farmer
Brandon and Joann Kirk
John J. Kunzler
Nadine J. Lugo
Valerie Merit
The Department of Theatre and Media Arts expresses deep appreciation to our generous patrons. For information
about giving to Theatre and Media Arts, visit cfac.byu.edu and click on the link “Giving to the College.” For information
on how you can play a greater role in Theatre and Media Arts at BYU, contact Wade Hollingshaus, department chair, at
801-422-7768 or [email protected].
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