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BYU DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND MEDIA ARTS

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

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.

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 heart-pounding as well.

—Tim Threlfall, director

BYU COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONSDEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND MEDIA ARTS

CHARIOTS OF FIRE

Stage Adaptation By

Screenplay By

MIKE BARTLETT

Colin Welland

Please silence all mobile phones and electronic devices. Photography, video and/or audio recording, and texting are forbidden during the performance.

Based on the Enigma Productions Limited motion picture By arrangement with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

And Allied Stars S.A. Panama

“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.

March 31–April 15, 2017 Pardoe Theatre

Directed By

Production Stage Management Music Direction

Lindsi Neilson Korianne Orton Johnson

Costume Design

Dennis Wright

Makeup & Hair Design

Marnee’ Porter

Lighting Design

Michael Kraczek

Tim Threlfall

Dramaturgy

Shelley Graham

Scenic Design

Doug Ellis

Sound Design & Original Score

Daniel Nash

Choreographed By

Becky Wright Phillips

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Harold AbrahamsAlex Diaz

Eric LiddellPeter Lambert

Aubrey MontagueDerek Johnson

Lord Andrew LindseyChris Rollins

SybilMeg Flinders

Jennie LiddellAshley Ottesen

Sandy/Master of TrinityJacob Baird

Sam MussabiniStephen Moore

FlorenceStacy Wilk

Master of CaiusJoseph Swain

Prince of WalesDennis Wright

Lord Birkenhead/Mr LiddellSoren Barker

Jackson Scholz/EnsembleAdam Richardson

Charlie Paddock/Lord SutherlandAndrew Jefferies

Lord Cadogen/EnsembleLogan Ruesch

EnsembleJeanelle Long

Alistair/EnsembleCaleb Hafen

EnsembleKenzie Jepperson

Colin/EnsembleTanner Garner

EnsembleOndine Morgan

John Keddie/EnsembleTaft Robinson

EnsembleRebecca Wing

Head Porter/EnsembleKristian Huff

CHARACTER & CAST LISTLIST OF SCENES (in order of appearance)

ACT ONE

ProloguePart 1: Train StationPart 2: Scottish HighlandsPart 3: CambridgePart 4: Scottish Highlands

15-MINUTE INTERMISSION

ACT TWO

Part 1: LondonPart 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.

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STAFF FOR CHARIOTS OF FIRE

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Jacob BairdSandy/ 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 BarkerLord 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 DiazHarold 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 FlindersSybil

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 GarnerColin/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 HafenAlistair/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.

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Friday–Saturday, May 19–20, 7:30 p.m.de Jong Concert Hall

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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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Kristian HuffHead Porter/ Ensemble

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 JefferiesCharlie Paddock/ Lord Sutherland

From Fort Worth, Texas, Andrew Jefferies is a freshman and a pre-music 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 JeppersonEnsemble

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 JohnsonAubrey

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 LambertEric 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 LongEnsemble

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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Shelley Graham & Amelia Johnson, used by permission


Used by permission from costume designer Dennis Wright

Used by permission from makeup artist Marnee’ Porter

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“Eric Liddell & Florence Mackenzie Wedding”, Wikimedia commons image, public domain

“Mlle Rhea Flask” Wikimedia commons image, public domain

“AliceJoyce1926full” Wikimedia commons image, public domain

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Stephen MooreSam 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 MorganEnsemble

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 OttesenJennie 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 RichardsonJackson 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 RobinsonJohn 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 RollinsLord Andrew Lindsey

Raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, Chris is a sophomore at BYU who 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.


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Logan RueschLord 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 SwainMaster 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 WilkFlorence

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 WingEnsemble

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 WrightPrince 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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Tim ThrelfallDirector

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 PhillipsChoreographer

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 EllisScenic 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. KraczekLighting 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’ PorterMakeup & 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.

MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM

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Michael EylerProperties 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 NashSound 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 GrahamDramaturg

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 NeilsonProduction 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 WangAsst. 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 BowerbankAsst. Scenic Designer

From Lehi, Utah, Rachel Bowerbank is a senior studying theatre arts 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 HernandezAsst. 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 BartonAsst. 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 LonghurstAsst. 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 JohnsonAsst. 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 HagerAsst. 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 EverettAsst. 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.

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND MEDIA ARTS

The Kennedy Center American

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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.

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 representa-tive, 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 consid-ered 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.

COLLEGE FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONSDeanEd Adams

Associate DeanAmy Petersen Jensen

Associate Dean Jeremy Grimshaw

Associate Dean Rory Scanlon

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 FacultyTravis 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 LoveKathy Lynch Jeffrey Martin* Matt Meese Kee Miller

Mikel Minor Bradley Moss Shawnda Moss Kyle Nielson* Marianne Ohran* Doug Olsen Donnette Perkins* Karen PetersonPage PetruckaBen Phalen Stephen Purdy Reese PurserMartha 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*

Administrative StaffKelly Bready Elizabeth Funk Kyle Stapley

*BYU Arts Production

BYU ARTS PRODUCTIONDirectorRussell Richins

Scheduling/Production Office SupervisorLauren Larsen

Scheduling/ Production Office SecretariesWynne Harrison Kiana Schriever Rebecca Crawford

Assoc. Director/Production Mgr. for DanceBenjamin Sanders

Projection Content DesignerErin Dinnell Bjorn

Production Asst. Erin Gale

Dance Productions Stage Mgr.Emma Frost

Production Mgr. for Theatre & Media ArtsJennifer Reed

Production Asst.Cali Holcolmbe

Properties Shop Mgr. Jennifer Reed

Properties CrewRachel Aedo Michael Eyler Taylor Robinson Matthew Schlitters

Production Mgr. for School of Music/BRAVO! SeriesBridget Rosella Benton

Technical Ops. Mgr./Technical DirectorTravis Coyne

Technical Director/Projections SupervisorMark Ohran

Technical Asst.Jake Fullmer

Projection Asst.Bradley Hager

Asst. Technical DirectorWard Wright

Draftsman/ExpeditorKayla Doyle

Scene Shop CrewOsvaldo Pacheco Ethan Jones Jonathan KimbleKayla DoyleDevon HowardCory Fife

Scenic ArtistsHaylie 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 HatchRebecca McDonnell

Stage Operations Mgr.Bridget Rosella Benton

Stage and Front of House OperationsRachel 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

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/DraperDeanne E. DeWitt

Cutter/DraperMary Jane Wadley

TailorGloria Pendlebury

First HandDiane Ogden

Wardrobe SupervisorJaynanne Meads

Hair & Makeup SupervisorsMichaela Fordham

Costume CraftsTimothy Elliott

Student Productions Wardrobe SupervisorKatherine Hyatt

StitchersKirtsten Litster Emily Picket Brenna Pribyl Sarah Stewart Kirsten Watkins

Living Legends CostumerAnna Catherine Hayes

Asst. to Living Legends CostumerSharona Eskeets

Young Ambassadors CostumerMaryLynn Schaerrer

Asst. to Young Ambassador CostumerKarrica Egbert

Audio Operations Mgr.Jeff Carter

Audio Recording TechnicianCaleb Hill

House AudioOIT Audio-Visual Services

Video Production SpecialistsAlex SandersNathanael 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

Asst. Business Mgr.Kathy Heckel

Accountants Matt KirkpatrickGi LeAustin Fields

Patron Services Mgr.Jeffrey Martin

Fine Arts Ticket Office SupervisorAnna Benally

PhotographyHandleyCraft Photography

BYU Arts CreativeStephanie McAllisterKeegan BlackAvia KinardHannah DeckerScott JacksonDallin MansfieldKaren Toone

Poster DesignAndrew Galloway

Program DesignAvia Kinard

DONORSMary Lou Fulton Chair EndowmentIra A. and Mary Lou Fulton

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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