By Oscar WildeDirected by: John Maxwell

EarnestThe Importance of Being

It is the mission of the

Belhaven University

Theatre Department to train servant artists in the use of the art of theatre to serve

their Community, their Collaborators and their Creator.

The Theatre Departmentat Belhaven University

is accredited by the

National Association of Schools of Theatre and a member in good standing with

Christians in Theatre ArtsSoutheast Theatre Conference

and the

United States Institute of Theatre Technology

Belhaven University Theatre Presents:

By Oscar WildeDirected by: John Maxwell

EarnestThe Importance of Being

Director’s NotesI have a renewed respect for my son’s generation in working with the wonderful students here at Bel-haven. I cannot express enough the respect I have for their sense of integrity, their honesty, and their talent. I have learned far more from them than they have from me. Never let it be said that there are not huge advantages to coming to Belhaven. I have first hand evidence that it’s just a wonderful thing to do. I sincerely love this cast. How could you not?

About this production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST: it is a script Chairperson, Joe Frost, and I decided on after he had asked me to be a guest director. It’s about young love. Where better than a college campus to explore that? Anyway, I sincerely hope you enjoy this production half as much as I enjoyed directing it. And I will not soon forget my experience here.

CastJack Worthing: Alex Freel

Algernon Moncrieff: Scott Gaines

Gwendolen Fairfax: Stephanie Bishop

Cecily Cardew: Cassie Marcellino

Dr. Chasuble: Dave Harris

Miss Prism: Grace Varland

Lady Bracknell: Addie Leak

Lane: Gene Stohlman

Merriman: Jonathan Dixon

Producing Artistic Director: Joseph Frost

Stage Manager: Kristi Colvin

Assistant Stage Manager:Ashley Elizabeth Murray & Anna Rebmann

Scenic & Lighting Designer:Kris DietrichAssistant Scenic Designer:Corey Searles

Costume Designer:Annie Lowry

Sound Designer:Ginny Holliday

EtiquettePlease silence all cell phones in consideration for actors and audience members at

intimate range in this production

No photography or video is allowed during the performance. Please check with the house manager if you are interested in any production photos.

Thank you.

ActsAct I

Algernon Moncrieff’s flat in Half-Moon Street, W.

Act IIThe Garden at the Manor House, Woolton

Act IIIDrawing-room at the Manor House, Woolton

During the performance, there will be two ten minute intermissions between acts.

CrewHouse Manager: Moriah Whiteman

Asst. House Manager: Matt Hester

Box Office Manager: Bonnie McNair

Asst. Box Office Manager: Kerri Courtney

Master Electrician: Lex Quarterman

Pianist: Amanda Hester

Asst. Master Electrician: Gene Stohlman

Prop Master: Jonathan Dixon

Head Stitcher: Becki Haynes

Head of Wardrobe: Marie Warner

Technical Director: Brandon Whitlock

Sound Board Operator: Amy Grabow

Light Board Operator: Erin Brownfield

Props Run Crew: Kirsten Didier

CrewRun/Shift Crew: Marla Hershberger Mysie Falaxdeau Lex Quarterman Murphy Wilson Danielle Davis

Construction Crew: Erin Brownfield Danielle Davis Dave Harris Marla Hershberger Whitney McMahan Murphy Wilson

Paint Crew: Erin Brownfield Kerri Courtney Mysie Falardeau

Props Crew: Stephanie Bishop Kirsten Didier Anna Rebmann

Costume Crew: Marie Warner THE 245 Students

Dressers: Male: Lex Quarterman Female: Marie Warner

Publicity Crew/Distribution: Ashley Buffinet Grace Varland Christopher Loecher

Lighting Crew: Scott Gaines Amy Grabow

Box Office Staff: Tessa Eltzroth Eleanor Baxter

Poster Design: Melissa McLeod

Program Design: Emily Mabry Melissa McLeod

Publicity Coordinator: Christopher Loecher

Program Copy: Grace Varland

Cast BiographiesJohn Maxwell (Director)John Maxwell is best known for his one-man play on William Faulkner titled “OH, MR. FAULKNER, DO YOU WRITE?” He also is the founder of FISH TALE GROUP, a non-profit organization dedicated to illuminating scripture through original drama. He served as the Artistic Director for New Stage Theatre and as Drama Coordinator at Galloway United Methodist Church where he still maintains an office. He lives in Jackson with his wife, Sandy. He is the proud father of Townes, who recently graduated from the University of Mississippi Law School and is married to Katie Laird. It is his absolute joy to be directing a play at Belhaven.

Scott D. Gaines (Algernon)Scott is from Hondo, Texas. At Belhaven, Scott has performed in Glass Menagerie, First Draft, and Ecclesiastes. He is thrilled to be a part of The Importance of Being Earnest. Jeremiah 29:11 “For my Family”

Alex Freel (Jack)Alex is from Macon, Georgia, and is the son of Eric and Mary Clare Freel. He is having a blast in his senior year. He has an amazing life, an amazing family, an amazing girlfriend, and is friends with God.

Cast BiographiesCassie Marcellino (Cecily)Cassie Marcellino is a junior art major from Laurel, Mississippi. She would like to thank her friends and parents, Jerry and Dawn Marcellino, for their continual encouragement and support. She would also like to thank Kathy Morgan for first inspiring her love for theatre in 4th grade. Last, but not least, she is thankful to God for His undying love for her, continuing to lead her and open new and exciting doors.

Stephanie Bishop (Gwendolen)Stephanie is a sophomore theatre performance major at Belhaven University. She transferred from a community college in Bellingham, Washington, also her home town. Since coming to Belhaven, in August, she’s had the privilege of acting in three plays, which include A Doll’s House directed by Dr. Lou Campbell, and The Chocolate Affair directed by the fabulous Erin Brownfield. Many thanks to everyone in the Belhaven Theatre Department and her lovely family back home! --Psalm 27

Dave Harris (Dr. Chasuble)Dave was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He was the YMCA Youth Governor of Texas in 06-07. He enjoys working in the theatre and shredding on a ukulele whenever possible.

Cast BiographiesGrace Varland (Miss Prism)Grace is a sophomore theatre performance major from Spring Arbor, Michigan. She has worked on and off the stage for several Belhaven productions, and also enjoys reading, dancing, and climbing lots of trees. She would like to thank John Maxwell and the top-notch stage management team for The Importance of Being Earnest, as well as her parents for their understanding, and her eternal Father, who gives her life.

Jonathan Dixon (Merriman)Jonathan is a senior theatre ministries major from Brandon, Mississippi. He recently directed Some-one from Assissi in Belhaven’s Night of One Acts, and performed as Krogstad in A Doll’s House. He intends to use theatre in his ministry and everyday life.

Eugene Stohlman (Lane)Eugene would like to thank the stage management crew for being the sm/asm’s, and his cousin who is the current worst cousin ever. He would also like to thank Elle Baxter for telling him what to write, Kris Dietrich for letting him take the role on stage, and his parents for their support in all things.

Cast BiographiesAddie Leak (Lady Bracknell)Addie Leak is a senior creative writing major from Woodville, Mississippi and a sometime expatriate. She has most recently been seen on the Belhaven stage as Donna in the original one-act, Godliness, by Belhaven grad, Brandon Whitlock. She has – and Lady Bracknell would approve – not been care-less enough to lose either of her parents, whom she adores. Unlike Lady Bracknell, however, she has a particular fondness for French songs.

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ΑΨΩThis nationally recognized Honours Society is not a fraternal organization but rather a society organized by those who believe that a dedication to the theatre and good academic standing deserves recognition and acknowledge-ment. Alpha Psi Omega is a National Honors Society. We have been honored here at Belhaven to have had our cast Iota Upsilon in place since 1938.

PresidentCorey Searles

Vice-PresidentKerri Courtney

SecretaryBecki Haynes

TreasurerMoriah Whiteman

HistorianAnnie Lowery

ChaplinScott Gaines

Upcoming EventsErin Brownfield Senior Recital & Moriah Whiteman Senior Recital

March 11, 2010

Murder in the Cathedral by T.S. ElliotDirected by Joseph Frost

April 14 -17 & 21-24, 2010

Kirsten Didier Senior RecitalApril 26, 2010

Theatre Department FacultyLouis Campbell, Ph.D.Professor of Theatre

(601) 974 - 6473lcampbell@belhaven.edu

Kris Dietrich, MFAAssistant Professor of Theatre, Faculty Designer

(601) 974 - 6475kdietrich@belhaven.edu

Joseph Frost, MFAAssociate Professor of Theatre, Chair of the Theatre Department

(601) 974 - 6148jfrost@belhaven.edu