2010 - 2015 Seasons
2010-2011 Season
by Colette Freedman
June 25, 26, 27, July 1, 2, 3, 2010
Stage Too!, Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Nicole Hodges Persley
Scenic & Lighting Design by Phillip Schroeder
Costume Design by Tammy Keiser
Dramaturgy by Chandra O. Hopkins
Stage Management by Sara Aurin Finney
Cast
Mary - Jeanne Averill*
Baltimore - Danielle Therese Cooper
Carolina - Lizzie Hartman
Dallas - Julie Miller
Austin - Claire Vowels
*Appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association
by Doris Baizley
July 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 2010
Stage Too!, Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Mechele Leon
Scenic & Lighting Design by Mark Reaney
Costume Design by Tammy Keiser
Sound Design & Dramaturgy by Chandra O. Hopkins
Stage Management by Kristina Banton
Cast
Widow Beckwith - Jeanne Averill*
Meg Barton/Margaret Barton - Brittany Barney
Miss Clara May Abbott/Betty Bayliss - Elizabeth Elliott
Ranger Wilson - M. Renée Morgan
Mrs. Cecilia Delauney Pettison - Anna Smith
LucyGale Scruggs/Brittany Amber Scruggs - Claire Vowels
*Appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association
by Neil Simon
October 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 2010
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Jack B. Wright
Scenic & Lighting Design by Mark Reaney
Costume Design by Phillip J. Schroeder
Dialect Coaching by Austin Robinson
Stage Management by Sara Aurin Finney
Cast
Jay - Alex Roschiitz
Arty - Drew Cheek
Eddie - Jakob Wozniak
Bella - Marilyn Haines
Grandma Kurnitz - Erica Fox
Louie - Jake L. Smith
Gert - Brittany Barney
by Kenneth Lonergan
October 28, 29, 30, 31, November 2, 3, 2010
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Directed by Seok-Hun Choi
Scenic & Costume Design by Elahe Majovi
Lighting Design by Kristina Banton
Stage Management by Emily Bernard
Cast
Jeff - James Benjamin Wearing
William - Taylor Geiman
Dawn - Jacquelyn Koester
Bill - Matthew Windheuser
by William Shakespeare
Performed in the Original Pronunciation
November 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2010
Stage Too!, Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Paul Meier
Musical Direction/Original Music Composed by Ryan McCall
Choreography by Leslie Bennett
Scenic & Lighting Design by Delbert Unruh
Costume Design by Dennis Christilles
Sound Design by Erin Tomkins
Dialect Coaching by David Crystal & Paul Meier
Stage Management by Hilary Surface
Cast
Philostrate - Troy Clifford Dargin
Lysander - Austin Robinson
Demetrius - Ben Sullivan
Helena - Lynsey Becher
Theseus - Matt Gieschen
Hippolyta - Claire Vowels
Egeus - Festus Wade Shaughnessey IV
Hermia - Hannah JoBeth Roark
Peter Quince - Garrett Lawson
Nick Bottom - Scott Cox
Francis Flute - Ryan Matthew Lueders
Tom Snout - Charlie Stock
Snug - James Teller
Robin Starveling - Sam Voelker
Dragonsnap - Jennifer Walker
Puck - J.T. Nagle
Oberon - John Staniunas*
Titania - Leslie Bennett
Peaseblossom - Mary McNulty
Mustardseed - Margaret Hanzlick
Cobweb - Hailey Lapin
Moth - Sara Kennedy
*Appears curtesy of Actors' Equity Association
Student Theatre Projects
February 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 2011
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, A musical by Joss Whedon, Zack Whedon, Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen
Directed by Janet Summerfelt
Musical Direction by Jakob Wozniak
Cast
Dr. Horrible - Andrew Shaw
Captain Hammer - Thom Browne
Penny - Marilyn Haines
Ensemble - Nora Woolpert, Charlie Stock, Joe Carr
Signs of Shel Silverstein
Directed by Matthew Gieschen
One Tennis Shoe Cast
Harvey - Thom Browne
Sylvia - Julie Miller
No Skronking Cast
Bertha - Samantha Oppenheimer
Arnold - Collin Stephens
Smile Cast
Gibby - Cody Haynes
Bender - Julie Miller
Jimbo - Samantha Oppenheimer
Snooky - Collin Stephens
Todos somos Marcos by Vincete Leñero
Translated & Directed by Jacquelyn Koester
Cast
Raúl - Kyle Crane
Laura - Jenny Curatola
Miguel - Shaun Dwyer
Slave Naratives
Created & Directed by Isaac Dean
Cast
Mary Reynolds - Danielle Therese Cooper
Richard Tolher - Roderick W. Harris, Jr.
by George Farquhar
Adapted by Thornton Wilder & Ken Ludwig
Original Music by Ryan McCall
February 24, 25, 26, March 4, 5, 6, 2011
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed & Choreographed by John Staniunas
Musical Direction by Ryan McCall
Scenic & Costume Design by Delores Ringer
Lighting Design by Kristina Banton
Hair & Wig Design by Jim Grimes
Stage Management by Hilary Surface
Cast
Boniface - Ryan Harvey
Cherry - Laurie Winkel
Daniel - Ian Shoeck
A Lady - Sam Voelker
Jack Archer - Taylor Geiman
Tom Aimwell - Austin Robinson
Gloss - Festus Wade Shaughnessy
Mrs. Kate Sullen - Mary McNulty
Dorinda - Margaret Hanzlick
Lady Bountiful - Lynsey Becher
Scrub - Alex Roschitz
A Country Woman - Anna May Smith
Sullen - Troy Clifford Dargin
Hounslow - Tarek Shaath
Bagshot - Jennifer Walker
Sir Charles Freeman - Nick Kellum
Foigard - Sam Voelker
Servant - Tim Wilkinson
Servant - Justin Thornbrugh
Servant - Rachel R. Sorrels
by H.G. Wells, adapted for the stage by Dennis Christilles
Theatre for Young People
February 26-27, 2011
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Directed by Dennis Christilles
Costume Design by Delores Ringer
Stage Management by Ashley Hoyle
Cast
Herbert - J.T. Nagel
George - Laura Brooke Williams
Weena - Maggie Parker
Eloi/Morlocks - Shannon Buhler, Katie Divel, Joshua Murray
by Bertolt Brecht
April 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 2011
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Directed by Mechele Leon
Scenic Design by Mark Reaney
Costume Design by Elahe Marjovi
Lighting Design by Phillip Schroeder
Sound Design by Jeff List
Projection Design by James Diemer
Original Music by Ryan McCall
Dramaturgy by Christine Weirich
Stage Management by James Wearing
Cast
Jeraiah Jip - Brian Laurence Buntin
Sgt. Charles Fairchild - Mike Claman
Mrs. Galy Gay - Jenny Curatola
Mah Sing - Marilyn Haines
Galy Gay - Ryan Matthew Lueders
Wang - Lindsey Roesti
Jesse Mahoney - Charlie Stock
Uriah Shelly - Chris Teters
Polly Baker - Kyle J. Tichenor
Leokudja Begbick - Claire Vowels
Music by Engelbert Humperdinck
Libretto by Adelheid
Staged in cooperation with the School of Music, featuring the KU Symphony Orchestra
April 29, May 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 2011
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Kathleen Smith Belcher
Musical Direction & Conducted by David Neely
Choreography by Jerel Hilding
Scenic Design by Delbert Unruh
Costume Design by Biz Grim
Lighting Design by Dennis Christilles
Stage Management by Kristina Banton
Cast
Gretel - Etta Fung
Hänsel - Annalize Sussman
Mother - Kristian N. Bucy
Father - Robert McNichols, Jr.
Sandman - Natalie Easter
Dew Fairy - Ashley Benes
Witch - Scott Wichael
Chorus/Ensemble - Emily Atchison, Ashley Benes, Emily Bowen, Natalie Easter, Maren Gray, Ida Greenwell, Molly Jones, Demi Renault, Amanda Rixey, Alexandra Sierra, Jen Silvey, Kelly Elise Smith, Molly Zongker
Children - Gwentessa Alfie, Diane Camarda, Suzy Chun, Morgan Couch, Ashley Dykes, Grace Eason, Evan A. Jung, Jackson McCabe Maher, Zuzu Melchor, Sylvan O. Mitchell, Vera Petrović, Christopher Smith, Adelaide Wendel, Kassidie Womack
2011-2012 Season
or Tempted, Tried & True
by Bill Johnson
July 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 2011
Liberty Hall
Directed by Kip Niven
Musical Direction by Jakob Wozniak
Scenic Design by Dennis Christilles
Costume Design by Mark Reaney
Lighting Design by Kristina Banton
Dramaturgy by Scott Knowles
Stage Management by J.T. Nagle
Cast
Nellie Lovelace - Shannon Buhler
Adam Oakhart - Taylor Geiman
The Widow Lovelace - Julie Miller
Munro Murgatroyd - Garrett Lawson
Ida Rhinegold - Janet Summerfelt
Mookie Maguggins - Alex Roschitz
Mrs. Upson Asterbilt - Lynsey Becher
Leonie Asterbilt - Laura Williams
Fleurette - Laurie Winkel
Little Nell - Jackie Koester
by Ken Ludwig
October 13, 14, 15, 16, 2011
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Mechele Leon
Scenic Design by Phillip Schroeder
Costume Design by Tatyana Wilds
Lighting Design by Dennis Christilles
Stage Management by Hilary Surface
Cast
Louella Parsons - Laura Brooke Williams
Max Reinhardt - John Staniunas*
Dick Powell - Tim Wilkinson
Jack Warner - Festus Wade Shaughnessy IV
Daryl - Collin Stephens
Lydia Lansing - Shannon Buhler
Oberon - Taylor Geiman
Puck - Julie Miller
Olivia Darnell - Jenny Curatola
Will Hayes - Alex Roschitz
Joe E. Brown - Shaun Dwyer
Jimmy Cagney - Seth Andrew Macchi
Ensemble - Christian Johanning, Caiel J. B. Noble, Lindsey Roesti
*Appears curtesy of Actors' Equity Association
by Arthur Miller
November 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2011
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Lei Guo-Hua
Scenic & Multimedia Design by Elahe Marjovi
Costume Design by Xu Yue
Lighting Design by Mark Reaney
Dramaturgy by Jennifer Walker
Stage Management by Emily Bernard
Cast
Joe Keller - Jake L. Smith
Kate Keller - Maggie Boyles
Chris Keller - Nathan A. Peterson
Ann Deever - Maggie Parker
George Deever - Darwin E. Luján
Sue Bayliss - Jeanne Tiehan
Jim Bayliss - Kevin Siess
Walter Plinge - Scott C. Knowles
Book & Lyrics by Nathan Tysen, Music by Ryan McCall
December 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 2011
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Directed by Alex Espy
Musical Direction by Ryan McCall
Scenic Design by Delores Ringer
Costume Design by Rana Esfandiary
Lighting Design by Nate Selee
Stage Management by Laura Fagen
Cast
Noah - Gil Perez-Abraham
Sister - Sara Kennedy
Mother - Margaret Hanzlick
Father - Matt Pool
Willy - Nick Kellum
Princess - Jessica Brink
Student Theatre Projects
February 16 & 17, 2012
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Auto-da-Fé by Tennessee Williams
Directed by Jacci Lufkin
Stage Management by Laura Fagen
Cast
Madame Duvenet - Julie Miller
Eloi - Alex Roschitz
by Tennessee Williams
March 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 2012
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Boone J. Hopkins
Musical Direction by Ryan McCall
Choreography by Michelle Heffner Hayes
Scenic Design by Rana Esfandiary
Costume Design by Delores Ringer
Lighting Design by Julia Fleck
Dramaturgy by Meri Rubeling
Stage Management by Megan Lethbridge
Cast
Alma Winemiller - Laura Brooke Williams
John Buchanan, Jr. - Danny Devlin*
Rev. Winemiller - Taylor Geiman
Mrs. Winemiller - Chandra Owenby Hopkins
Dr. Buchanan - Scott A. Vancil
Rosa Gonzales - Jenny Curatola
Nellie Ewell - Lindsey Roesti
Roger Doremus - Robert Pagenkopf
Mrs. Bassett - Lynsey Becher
Rosemary/Dusty - Ashley Hoyle
Vernon/Archie Kramer - Tim Wilkinson
Papa Gonzales - Jordan La Force
*Appears curtesy of Actors' Equity Association
by Larry Shue
March 30, 31, April 2, 3, 4, 2012
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Directed by Scott Cox
Scenic Design by Tatyana Wilds
Costume Design by Mark Reaney
Lighting Design by Tyche Yue Xu
Stage Management by Rachel Dyer
Cast
"Froggy" LeSueur - Seth Andrew Macchi
Charlie Baker - James Teller
Betty Meeks - Jessica Ims
Rev. David Marshall Lee - Thom Browne, III
Catherine Simms - Maggie Parker
Owen Musser - Josh Greene
Ellard Simms - Ryan Matthew Lueders
Book by George Furth, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Based on the original play by George Kauffman & Moss Hart
April 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2012
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed & Choreographed by John Staniunas
Musical Direction by Ryan McCall
Conducted by Carlos Espinosa
Scenic Design by Del Unruh
Lighting Design by Dennis Christilles
Costume Design by Cynthia Evans
Multimedia Design by Elahe Marjovi
Dramaturgy by Alison Christy
Stage Management by Hilary Surface
Cast
Franklin Shepard - Andrew Shaw
Mary Flynn - Elaina Smith
Charlie Kringas - Joseph Carr
Gussie Carnegie - Julia Geisler
Joe Josephson - Stephen Dagrosa
Beth Spencer - Shannon Buhler
Tyler/Ensemble - Alex Goering
Terry/Ensemble - Michael Cooper
Scotty/Ensemble - Sarah Kennedy
Mrs. Spencer/Dory/Ensemble - Margaret Hanzlick
Ru/Pianist/Ensemble - Nicholas Kellum
K.T./Ensemble - Sierra Rose Franklin
Jerome/Ensemble - Ben Ashworth
Meg Kinkaid/Newswoman/Ensemble - Katie Martin
Bunker/Newsman/Minister/Ensemble - Joe Winans
Photographer/Ensemble - Gil Perez-Abraham
Mr. Spencer/Ensemble - Charlie Stock
1st Girl/Ensemble - Sarah Bodle
Evelyn/Ensemble - Katie Divel
Frank Jr. - Reed Parker-Timms
2012-2013 Season
Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, Music by Frederick Loewe
Adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play and Gabriel Pascal's motion picture, Pygmalian
July 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2012
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed & Choreographed by John Staniunas
Musical Direction by Ryan McCall
Scenic & Lighting Design by Mark Reaney
Costume Design by Delores Ringer
Stage Management by Boone J. Hopkins
Cast
Henry Higgins - Joe Winans
Eliza Doolittle - Julia Geisler
Colonel Pickering - Stephen Dagrosa
Alfred P. Doolittle/Policeman - Joseph Carr
Mrs. Pierce/Mrs. Eynsford Hill - Sara Kennedy
Mrs. Higgins/Flower Girl - Ashley Benes
Jamie/Hoxton/Lord Boxington - Alex Goering
Harry/Sensey/Charles - Andrew Shaw
Mrs. Hopkins/Lady Boxington - Sara J. Blakesley (Eliza understudy)
Freddy Eynsford Hill/Costemonger - Ed Schubel
by Euripides
KU Summer Theatre in Greece
August 24 & 25, 2012
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Adapted & Directed by Dennis Christilles
Scenic Design by Dennis Christilles
Costume Design by Dennis Christilles & Susan Rendell
Lighting Design by Dennis Christilles & Alex Weston
Cast
Orestes - Shaun Dwyer
Electra - Shannon Buhler
Helen - Hailey Lapin
Hermione - Lauren Dowben
Menelaus - Seth Macchi
Tyndareus - Charlie Stock
Pylades - Tim Wilkinson
Messenger One. - Stephen Adams
Messenger Two - Collin Stephens
Woman of Argos One - Stephanie Aristei
Woman of Argos Two - Katie Divel
Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and the movie by Alfred Hitchcock
October 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2012
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Alex Espy
Scenic Design by Del Unruh
Costume Design by Julia Ubert
Make-up Design by Tatyana Wilds
Lighting Design by Mark Reaney
Stage Management by Hilary Surface
Cast
Richard Hannay - Seth Andrew Macchi
Annabella Schmidt/Pamela/Margaret - Lindsey Roesti
Clown 1 - Tim Wilkinson
Clown 2 - Alex Roschitz
by Bert V. Royal
October 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, November 1, 2012
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Directed by Danny Devlin
Scenic Design by Tyche Xu
Costume & Lighting Design by Rana Esfandiary
Stage Management by Lacey Daniels
Cast
CB - Christoph Nevins
Beethoven - Eric Palmquist
Van - Thomas Tong
Matt - Justin Petty
CB’s Sister - Jordan Partin
Van’s Sister - Ashley Kennedy
Tricia - Isabella Hampton
Marcy - Krista Nicole Jarboe
Book by James Lapine, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
November 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 2012
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed & Choreographed by John Staniunas
Musical Direction by Ryan McCall
Scenic Design by Cynthia Evans
Costume Design by Delores Ringer
Lighting Design by Dennis Christilles
Stage Management by Megan Lethbridge
Cast
Baker - Joseph Carr
Baker's Wife - Shannon Buhler
Witch - Julia Geisler
Cinderella - Sofia Belhauari
Narrator/Mysterious Man - Charlie Stock
Jack - Alexander Goering
Little Red - Jaclyn Amber Nischbach
Rapunzel - Lacey Eaton
Rapunzel's Prince - Joe Winans
Cinderella's Prince/Wolf - Ed Schubel
Cinderella's Stepmother - Sara J. Blakesley
Florinda - Hailey Lapin
Lucinda - Katie Martin
Jack's Mother - Elaina Smith
Cinderella's Mother/Giant/Grandmother - Lynsey Becher
Snow White - Lily Lancaster
Sleeping Beauty - Katherine Dick
Cinderella's Father - Andrew Shaw
Steward - Jonathan Chapman
by Robert Skloot
November 29, 30, December 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2012
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Directed by John Gronbeck-Tedesco
Scenography by Tatyana Wilds
Dramaturgy by Alison Christy
Stage Management by Brian Laurence Buntin
Cast
Story Teller - Margaret Hanzlick
Woman/Mama - Janice Craft
Girl - Samantha Mitchell Smith
Secretary to Mr. Walsh & Charlie Pierce - Sara Kennedy
Francine Zeller - Caroline Collett
Raphael Lemkin - Robert Skloot
Senator Proxmire - Festus Wade Shaughnessy IV
Richard Walsh - Brody Horn
Charlie Pierce - Joe Lilek
Foley Technician - James Teller
Floor Attendant - Gabriel Goff
Student Theatre Projects
February 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 2013
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Lighting Design by Dennis Christilles
Stage Management by Raven Reese
The Zoo Story by Edward Albee
Directed by Brian Laurence Buntin
Cast
Jerry - Alex Roschitz
Peter - Eric Palmquist
The American Dream by Edward Albee
Directed by Jacci Lufkin
Cast
Mommy - Kristina Armstrong
Daddy - Colin Stephens
Grandma - Maggie Boyles
Mrs. Barker - Jordan Partin
Young Man - Luke Reddig
A poetry & song cycle celebrating lives lost to AIDS with book & lyrics by Bill Russell and music by Janet Hood
February 28, March 2 & 3, 2013
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Bill Russell
Musical Direction by Ryan McCall
Scenic Design by Jim Peterson
Lighting Design by Del Unruh
Costume Design by Delores Ringer
Stage Management by Megan Lethbridge
Cast
Patrick - John Staniunas*
Billy - Seth Andrew Macchi
Joe - Brady Blevins
Josh - Johnny Cowan
Tracey - Maggie Parker
Orville - Kip Niven*
Sally - Leslie Bennett
Nick - Gil Perez-Abraham Jr.*
Lamar - Caiel J.Noble
Charlotte - Krista Jarboe
Rebecca - Laura Brooke Williams
Ray - Tim Wilkinson
Walter - Blake Beardall
Dwight - Jordy Altman
Rafaella - Caroline Collett
Khadija - Gabriela Carttar
Roscoe - Richard Powell
Helen - Linda Hope
Nancy - Joanne Averill*
Claudia - Gail Trottier
Paul - Paul E. Orwick*
Nat - Michael S. McNamara
Joanne - Mary-Pat Green
Alma - DeAndrea Beatrice Herron
Nonkosi - Isabella Hampton
Bud - Thom Browne
Grace - Laura Kirk
Miles - Tosin Morohunfola*
Singers - Shannon Buhler, Julia Geisler, Seth Golay*, Brody Horn, Sara Kennedy, Hailey Lapin, Xavier Rice, Charlie Stock, and Beauford K. Woods
*Appears curtesy of Actors' Equity Association
by Lynn Nottage
April 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 2013
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Directed by Scott C. Knowles
Scenic Design by Rebecca Damren
Costume Design by Nanan Gu
Lighting Design by Cynthia Evans
Dramaturgy by Kenton Rambsy
Stage Management by Lauren Dowben
Cast
Esther - Ashley Kennedy
Mrs. Dickson - Alysha Marie Griffin
Mrs. Van Buren - Margaret Marie Hanzlick
Mr. Marks - Christoph Nevins
Mayme - Isabella Hampton
George - Zechariah Williams
Music by Giacomo Puccini, Libretto by Luigi Illica & Giuseppe Giacosa
Staged in collaboration with the School of Music, featuring the KU Symphony Orchestra
April 19, 21, 25, 27, 2013
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Linda Ade Brand
Conducted by David Neely
Scenic Design by Julia Ubert
Costume Design by Tatyana V. Wilds
Lighting Design by Mark Reaney
Dramaturgy by Alison Christy
Stage Management by Lacey Daniels
Cast
Mimi (4/21 & 4/27) - Ashley Benes
Mimi (4/19 & 4/25) - Kristen Newbegin
Musetta (4/19 & 4/25) - Cassie Banion
Musetta (4/21 & 4/27) - Catherine Dowling
Rodolfo - Benjamin Cleveland
Marcello - Josh Markley
Schaunard - Michael Austin
Colline - Bradley Walker
Parpignol - Alex Goering
Benoit/Alcindoro/Sergente - John Meyer
Doganiere - Joe Winans
Chorus - Rosaleen Amante, Sarah Bodle, Blane Brungardt, Nicole Burkhart, Joseph Carr, Emily Charles, Katherine Dick, Elizabeth Ernst, Julia Geisler, Helen Gent, Alex Goering, Juan Gonzales, Maggie Hires, Caitlin Laird, Kristen Larsen, Allison Michele Lewis, John Meyer, Katelyn Meyer, Bokhee Min, Baker Purdon, Chris Ramirez, Ashleigh Sizemore, Elaina Ardra Smith, Jake Thede, and Joe Winans
Children's Chorus - Savanah Amnotte, Hannah Au Yeong, Suzy Chun, Julia Johnson, Jaclyn Landers, and Luciana Valerio
2013-2014 Season
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter, Book by Sam & Bella Spewack
July 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2012
Stage Too!, Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed & Choreographed by John Staniunas
Musical Direction by Ryan McCall
Scenic & Lighting Design by Mark Reaney
Costume Design by Dennis Christilles
Stage Management by Rebecca Damren
Cast
Fred Graham/Petruchio - Stephen Dagrosa
Lilli Vanessi/Katherine - Julia Geisler
Lois Lane/Bianca - Rachel Tolbert
Bill Calhoun/Lucentio - Luke Reddig
Pops/Innkeeper/General Howell - Brian Duerksen
Paul/Gremio/Phillip - Michael Colman
Ralph/Hortensio/Haberdasher - Troy Clifford Dargin
Harriet/Baptista - Elaina Smith
Gangster Moll - Lily Lancaster
Cab Driver/Gangster - Thomas Tong
Hattie/Innkeeper/Gregory - Carissa Scroggins
Adapted by Dennis Christilles from the novel by Bram Stoker
October 4, 5, 6, 18, 19, 20, 2013
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Dennis Christilles
Scenic Design by Dennis Christilles
Lighting & Costume Design by Julia Ubert
Dramaturgy by Alison Christy
Stage Management by Megan Lethbridge
Cast
Jonathan Harker - Tim Wilkinson
Count Dracula - Joe Lilek
Arthur Holmwood - Christoph Nevins
Quincy Morris - Kevin Siess
Dr. John Seward - Michael Miller
Renfield - Joshua A. Greene
Nurse Jenkins - Caroline Collett
Lucy Westenra - Laura Brooke Williams
Mina Harker - Krista Jarboe
Dr. Abraham Van Helsing - John Staniunas*
Masha - Ashton Wilkin
Olga - Elissa Bowen
Irina - Abby Sharp
Servants - Blair Lawrence Yates, Logan Redwolf Fowler Duck, Jacquelyn O'Connor, and Bronwen Capshaw
*Appears curtesy of Actors' Equity Association
by Naomi Wallace
October 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 2013
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Directed by Lynn Deboeck
Scenography by Cynthia Evans
Stage Management by Katie Turkalo
Cast
Young Jamie - Diadra Smith
Young Dee - Jaclyn Amber Nischbach
Jamie - Timaira Smith
Dee - Laurie C. Winkel
Music by Joshua Schmidt, Libretto by Jason Loewith & Joshua Schmidt, based on the play by Elmer Rice
November 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 2013
Stage Too!, Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Mechele Leon
Musical Direction by Ryan McCall
Scenic & Lighting Design by Mark Reaney with Rana Esfandiary
Costume Design by Rebecca Damren
Dramaturgy by Amanda Boyle
Stage Management by Jenifer Harmon
Cast
Mr. Zero - Michael Wysong
Mrs. Zero - Elaina Smith
Daisy Devore - Hailey Lapin
Shrdlu - Cale Morrow
The Boss/Fixer/Charles - Blake Beardall
Ensemble - Jessica Brink, Nicole Burkhart, Brody Horn, and Kevin Smith
by Richard Greenberg
December 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 2013
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Directed by Jeanne Tiehen
Scenic Design by Jenifer Harmon
Costume Design by Delores Ringer
Lighting Design by Nannan Gu
Stage Management by Raven Reese
Cast
Rena deButts - Maggie Boyles
Chuck deButts - Ben Schatzel
Dewy Overlander - Sara Kennedy
Ritt Overlander - Collin Stephens
Martin Royale - Preston O'ffill
Keene Esterhazy - Thomas Tong
Cuddles Molotov - Kristina Armstrong
Charlotte Ebbinger - Abby Hadel
Danton Young - Aden Lindholm
Student Theatre Projects
February 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 2014
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Lighting Design by Jenifer Harmon
Stage Management by Gabriel Alaniz
The Boor by Anton Chekhov, translated by Hilmar Baukhage
Directed by Brian Laurence Buntin
Cast
Helena Ivanovna Popov - Abby Hadel
Grigori Stepanovitch Smirnov - Joshua A. Greene
Luka - Sophia Hail
Servant - Elissa Bowen
Antic Disposition: Variations on Haml3t
The Fifteen Minute Hamlet by Tom Stoppard
Directed by Danny Devlin
The Dick & Jane Hamlet by Larry Siegel
Directed by Jeanne Tiehen
Hamletmachine by Heiner Müller
Directed by Scott C. Knowles
Ensemble - Jake Dutton, Kendra J. Hacker, Alena Ivanov, Justin Petty, Zechariah Williams, and Brianna Woods
by William Shakespeare
February 28, March 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 2014
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Peter Zazzali
Scenic & Costume Design by Delores Ringer
Lighting Design by Mark Reaney
Original Music by Christoph Nevins and Samuel Parrilla
Dramaturgy by Alice Holfgren
Stage Management by Megan Lethbridge
Cast
Benedick - Zach Sudbury
Don Pedro - Joseph Carr
Don John - Alexander Terry
Claudio - Aden Lindholm
Leonato - Walter Coppage*
Antonio - James Teller
Balthasar - Christoph Nevins
Borachio - Kevin Siess
Conrade - Tim Wilkinson
Beatrice - Sara Kennedy
Hero - Jordyn Cox
Margaret - Elaina Smith
Ursala - Maggie Boyles
Dogberry - Blair Lawrence Yates
Verges - Michael Wysong
Hugh Oatcake - Thomas Tong
George Seacoal - Dylan Foster
Sexton - Adrian Brothers
Friar Francis - Michael Miller
Attendants - Corey Allen and James Paisley
Team Roma Players - Jordan La Force, Justin Petty, and Zechariah Williams
*Appears curtesy of Actors' Equity Association
by Gao Xingjian, translated by Gilbert C. Fong
April 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 2014
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Directed by Alison Christy
Scenic Design by Nannan Gu
Lighting Design by Pamela Rodríguez-Montero
Costume Design by Casey McNamara
Stage Management by Katie Turkalo
Cast
Ensemble - Elizabeth Ernst, Krista Jarboe, Ashley Kennedy, Aden Lindholm, Christoph Nevins, Eric Palmquist, Emily Schwerdtfeger, Eric Shin, Ashton Wilkin, Laurie C. Winkel, and Blair Lawrence Yates
Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman, Book by Will Holt
April 19, 21, 25, 27, 2013
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed & Choreographed by John Staniunas
Musical Direction by Ryan McCall
Conducted by Carlos Espinosa
Costume Design by Shannon Smith-Regnier
Lighting Design by Dennis Christilles
Wig & Hair Design by Jim Grimes
Stage Management by Cassidy Huscher
Cast
Norwin Spokesman/Sarge/Conductor - Kevin Thomas Smith
Sam - Frankie Jay Baker
Rankin - Justin Petty
Paulette DePaul - Kristen Larsen
Pauline DePaul - Jessica Brink
Mitzi - Lilly Karrer
Mother - Hailey Lapin
Father - Brody Horn
June - Abby Sharp
Bill - Cale Morrow
Donna - Lily Lancaster
Utah - Luke Reddig
Maggie - Jaclyn Amber Nischbach
Lucky - Justin Kelly
Wilma - Taylor Zitnik
Misfit - Joseph Husband
Betty - Mackenzie Rogers
Makeout - Jake Thede
2014-2015 Season
Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Lorenz Hart, Book by George Abbott
Based on The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare
Kansas Classical Repertory Theatre
July 11, 13, 19, 25, 26, 2014
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed & Choreographed by John Staniunas
Musical Direction & Conducted by Kyle Naig
Scenic Design by Mark Reaney
Costume Design by Jenifer Harmon
Lighting Design by Pamela Rodríguez-Montero
Stage Management by Rebecca Damron
Cast
Adriana - Elaina Smith
Luciana - Sara Kennedy
Luce - Hailey Lapin
Courtesan/Seamstress - Alisha Espinosa
Seeress/Sergeant - Michael Wysong
Dromio of Ephesus - Michael Miller
Dromio of Syracuse - Joseph Fornier
Antipholus of Ephesus - Zach Sudbury
Antipholus of Syracuse - Eric Schabla
Aegean/Angelo - Michael Rapport*
Merchant/Voice of the Duke - Edwin Brown, III
*Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association
by William Shakespeare
Kansas Classical Repertory Theatre July 12, 18, 19, 20, 26, 2014
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Peter Zazzali
Scenic Design by Mark Reaney
Costume Design by Casey McNamara
Lighting Design by Pamela Rodríguez-Montero
Stage Management by Rebecca Damron
Cast
Solinus/Balthasar/Merchant - Edwin Brown, III
Egeon/Dr. Pinch - Michael Rapport*
Antipholus of Ephesus - Zach Sudbury
Dromio of Ephesus - Michael Miller
Antipholus of Syracuse - Eric Schabla
Dromio of Syracuse - Joseph Fornier
Jailor - Michael Sallee
Angelo - Michael Wysong
Nell - Hailey Lapin
Adriana - Sara Kennedy
Luciana - Alisha Espinosa
Courtesan - Elaina Smith
Emilia - Christine Scanlin Dobson
Attendant - Noah Christilles
Attendant - Scott Kennedy
*Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association
by Sophocles
KU Summer Theatre in Greece
September 6, 2014
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Adapted & Directed by Dennis Christilles
Scenic Design by Dennis Christilles
Costume Design by Julia Ubert
Dramaturgy by Alice Hofgren
Stage Management by Megan Lethbridge
Cast
Electra - Abby Hadel
Orestes - Thomas Tong
Clytemnestra - Janice Craft
Pylades - Eric Shin
Tutor - Kevin Siess
Chrysothemis - Jacquelyn O'Connor
Aeigisthus - Joshua A. Greene
Royal Advisor - Gabriel Alaniz
Chorus - Jami Bessey, Amanda Gerber, Kendra J. Hacker, Abby Sharp, and Katie Turkalo
by David Auburn
October 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 2014
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Directed by Amanda Boyle
Scenic Design by Casey McNamara
Lighting & Costume Design by Jenifer Harmon
Stage Management by Gabriel Alaniz
Cast
Catherine - Abby Hadel
Claire - Jaelyn Glennemeier
Hal - Josh Philoon
Robert - Brody Horn
by Jacques Deval, translated by Robert E. Sherwood
October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2014
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by John Staniunas
Scenic & Lighting Design by Dennis Christilles
Costume Design by Dennis Christilles
Fight Choreography by Richard Buswell
Stage Management by Katie Turkalo
Cast
Mikail - Aden Lindholm
Tatiana - Elissa Bowen
Charles - Colin Mackenzie Remick
Fernande - Emily Rose Stanley
George - John M. Ruzzin
Helene - Melissa Berger
Louise - Sophia Hail
Olga - Kate Miller
Brekenski - Adrian Brothers
Chauffourier - Joshua A. Greene
Mme. Chauffourier - Taylor Zitnik
Mme. Van Hermert - Isabella Hampton
Gorochenko - Cale Morrow
Martelleau - James Lamb
by Dan LeFranc
November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 2014
Stage Too!, Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Peter Zazzali
Scenic & Lighting Design by Mark Reaney
Costume Design by Pamela Rodríguez-Montero
Stage Management by Jake Dutton
Cast
Man One - Brian Laurence Buntin
Woman One - Abby Sharp
Man Two - Kevin Siess
Woman Two - Jacquelyn O'Connor
Man Three - Eric Palmquist
Woman Three - Jaclyn Amber Nischbach
Boy - Thomas Tong
Girl - Lindsey Roesti
Servant - Kendra J. Hacker
Reimagined and reconstructed by Naomi Patz, based on a cabaret written by Karel Švenk in the Terezín Ghetto in 1944
December 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 2014
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Directed by Rachel Blackburn & Gina Sandi-Diaz
Scenic Design by Savannah Edgar
Lighting & Costume Design by Nannan Gu
Projection Design by Pamela Rodríguez-Montero & Nannan Gu
Stage Management by Megan Lethbridge
Cast
Švenk/Mr. Abeles - Michael Wysong
Ma'am/Mrs. Manickova/Old Jana Sedova - Micayla Miller
Jana/Manicka/Red/Other Cyclist - Tori Kilkenny
Leo/Hitler/Rat - Eric Shin
Franta/Lunatic 1 - Brianna Renee Woods
Elena/Lunatic 2 - Emily Schwerdtfeger
Tomas/Head Physician/Rich/Lion/Lunatic 3 - Drew Hafling
Jiri/Young Man/Celery/Sweep/Mr. Hippo/Lunatic 4 - Reid Stein
Reporter/Pavel/Mr. Opportunist/Big Shot - Joe Lilek
Student Theatre Projects
February 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 2015
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Lighting Design by Kelly Simons
Stage Management by Brian Laurence Buntin
How to Survive College and Other Painful Acts by Cale Morrow
Directed by Blake Beardall
Cast
Psychiatrist - Kevin Siess
Tina - Micayla Miller
Boy - Adrian Brothers
Sherman - Benjamin Schatzel
Spilled Time by Thomas Tong
Directed by Christoph Nevins
Fight Choreography by Danny Devlin
Cast
Frank - Jacob Miller
Darlene - Keesa Shrader
Coffee Clerk - Victoria Kilkenny
Agent 1 - Caroline Collett
Agent 2 - Dylan Foster
Martial Artist/Chinese Doctor - Brianna Woods
by Lorraine Hansberry
February 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8, 2015
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by Nicole Hodges Persley
Scenic Design by Jenifer Harmon
Lighting Design by Casey McNamara
Dramaturgy by Alison Christy
Stage Management by Gabriel Alaniz
Cast
Walter Lee Younger - Zechariah Williams
Ruth Younger - Diadra Smith
Lena Younger - Catherine A. Collins
Beneatha Younger - Ashley Kennedy
Travis Younger - Tripp Starr
George Murchison - Orlando J. Newton
Bobo/Moving Man - Caiel Noble
Joseph Asagai - Izzy Lee
Karl Lindner - Eli Beery
Book by David Thompson, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb
April 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 2015
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Directed & Choreographed by John Staniunas
Musical Direction by Ryan McCall
Scenic & Lighting Design by Pamela Rodríguez-Montero
Costume Design by Shannon Smith-Regnier
Stage Management by Katie Turkalo
Cast
Flora Meszaros - Jaclyn Amber Nischbach
Harry Toukarian - Cale Morrow
Charlotte - Kendra J. Hacker
Willy & others - Michael Wysong
Mr. Weiss & others - Christoph Nevins
Elsa & others - Abby Sharp
Kenny & others - Jacob Miller
Maggie & others - Lily Lancaster
Mr. Stanley & others - John Ruzzin
Music by Wolfgang Mozart, Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte
Staged in collaboration with the School of Music, featuring the KU Symphony Orchestra
April 24, 26, 30, May 2, 2015
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Directed by John Stephens
Musical Direction & Conducted by David Neely
Scenic Design by Mark Reaney
Costume Design by Kelly Vogel
Lighting Design by Dennis Christilles
Stage Management by April Richardson
Cast
Figaro (4/24 & 4/30) - Michael Colman
Figaro (4/26 & 5/2) - Alan Martin
Susannah (4/24 & 4/30) - Etta Fung
Susannah (4/26 & 5/2) - Lauren Stafford
Count (4/24 & 4/30) - Josh Markley
Count (4/26 & 5/2) - John Meyer
Countess (4/24 & 4/30) - Bokhee Min
Countess (4/26 & 5/2) - Emily M. Bennett
Cherubino (4/24 & 4/30) - Ashley Puenner
Cherubino (4/26 & 5/2) - Mackenzie Rogers
Marcellina (4/24 & 4/30) - Katherine Bryant
Marcellina (4/26 & 5/2) - Jessica Wagner
Bartolo - Aaron Springer
Basilio (4/24 & 4/30) - Kevin T. Smith
Basilio (4/26 & 5/2) - Anthony Rohr
Barbarina (4/24 & 4/30) - Amelia Lawson
Barbarina (4/26 & 5/2) - Nicole Burkhart
Antonio - James McAdams
Don Curzio - Alexis Alfaro
Ensemble - Corbin Eakes, Juan Gonzales, Joseph Husband, Caitin Laird, Katie Meyer, Ashleigh Sizemore, Kelli Van Meter, and Calvet Young.