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Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and DanceCollege of Fine, Performing and Communication ArtsWAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

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CAST(In order of appearance)

Old Man ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������TYLER BACK

Little Boy ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ALEXIS PRATT

The Sea ��������������������������������������������������� CJ D’ANTIGNAC, NATALIE DUFFY, ELLA EGRIN, ALLIE FARMER,

MIA FRONTIERO, ERIN GALL, FERNANDA HERNANDEZ, ETHAN HOLMES,

BREEYA JOHNSON, AURORA KAPTOR, GINA KARKOSKI,OLVIA KIRK,

SOFIA KIRKMAN, ISBAEL LUTHER, CAMDEN MACCAGONE, MAY PLANET

LEAH THOMAS, CARL VICTORY

PRODUCTION STAFFCreative Director �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������KELLI CRUMPProduction Manager �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������BRANDI SHOOKAssistant Stage Manager ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ANNA LIPSKITechnical Director (Mentor) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� JOHN KEISLINGMaster Electrician ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� PHILL HALLMarketing Lead ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������TAYLOR CRAFTMarketing and Media Production Mentor ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ALESYN MCCALLAssistant Director ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������RYAN BERNIERLighting and Sound Supervisor (Mentor) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������BRIAN COLEScenic Advisor (Mentor) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� FRED FLORKOWSKIStage Management Area Head (Mentor) �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������DANA GAMARRAScenic/Props/Paints Area Head (Mentor) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������SARAH PEARLINEHead of Lighting (Mentor) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� MATT TAYLORScene Shop Manager (Mentor) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� MATT GRIBBINTheatre Management Area Head (Mentor) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� JOHN WOLF

*Appears by permission of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

Devised and Directed By LINDSEY SIGLER

Scenic DesignerKaden Reynard

Lighting DesignerPhill Hall

Costume DesignerLindsey Sigler

Stage ManagerJohn Pierre

Puppet DesignerDevon Currie*

Properties Master Kaden Reynard

The Old Man and the SeaMaggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance Presents

The Old Man and the Sea is devised from Earnest Heminway’s Original Text

Setting: The Underground at the Hilberry Theatre Runtime: 45 minutes with No Intermission

Devised and Directed By LINDSEY SIGLER

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PRODUCTION CREWLight Board Operator ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� AMELIA FORDSound Board Operator ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� JOHN PIERREStage Crew ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������JAYSHONA BOXX

REID MCCOYKENDAL POUCHJACOB WILSON

Carpenters ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������LOGAN BLOYERJOSH PRIM

Properties Construction ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������KATE JAMESCORRIE LOVEJOY

Marketing and Social Media Liason ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������JESSICA KROUPA

UNDERGROUND BOARDUnderground Chair ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ JACOB LIPSKIVice Chair ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� DANI POPPEArtistic Director ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� REILLY KERRIGANSecretary ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� MORGAN LISTENBEECo-Marketing Heads ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ALEC EHNIS-CLARK

ACE THUMACo-Treasuerer ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� SKYLAR DEMING

JUSTIN BUGEJAMembers �����������������������������������������������������������ALEXIS PRATT, TYLER BLACK, JOSHUA POPPINK, JOSHUA PRIM,

MIKE DANAJ,ERIN GALL, ASHLEY POULIN, CJ CALDWELL QUINN HYSNI, NICK EASTERLING, OLIVIA WATSON, NICOLE TURNER, KAYLA SMITH, OLIVIA PARYASKI, RACHEL PAULIN, LUKA COLLINS, QUINN JACOB, JOE SMENTOWSKI, NICK SMATHERS

EMMA ORR, IAN BEDNARSKI, FREDA MONROE, KYLIE STONE, CARL VICTORY

The Old Man and the Sea

Land AcknowledgmentWayne State University rests on Waawiyaataanong, also referred to as Detroit, the ancestral and contemporary homeland of the Three Fires Confederacy� These sovereign lands were granted by the Ojibwe, Odawa, Potawatomi, and Wyandot nations, in 1807, through the Treaty of Detroit� Wayne State University affirms Indigenous sovereignty and honors all tribes with a connection to Detroit� With our Native neighbors, WSU can advance educational equity and promote a better future for the earth and all people�

Devised and Directed By LINDSEY SIGLER

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This Semester inThe Underground theatre

at the hilberry

The Old Man and the SeaOctober 29-30

Spring AwakeningNovember 12-13

For accessibly information for The Underground Theatre at the Hilberry,please call the box office at 313-577-2972.

Get tickets attheatreanddance.wayne.edu

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Did you know that each year, the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance provides tens of thousands of Detroit’s children with free or low-cost access to the performing arts?

SCHOOL MATINÉESOur productions of Fairview and Head Over Heels offer weekday matinées where schools can introduce students to the power of storytelling supplemented by study guides and post-show conversations with the cast� Tickets for these exclusive performances range from $5 to $10 per student, making a field trip to Wayne State University affordable for all�

Learn more about and how you can support these programs at theatreanddance.wayne.edu/about/community

Community Engagement

TOURING COMPANIESWe take theatre and dance to schools and community centersthroughout Metro-Detroit in the spring� Our touring companies include:

Black Theatre & Dance Program To Sangana African Dance This is dynamic dance company thrills audiences with quality African-derived dance and drum presentations, guaranteed to inspire, invigorate, educate, and entertain. The company celebrates rich cultural traditions from the African heritage, as well as the contemporary African- American experience.

Freedom Players The Freedom Players create a new social justice project each year which illuminates and engages students in Detroit Public Schools Community District in current socio- political challenges, utilizing teaching artists through performance and conversation on race and privilege as a means of bridging communities.

Company One Dance The lecture-demonstration performance format is built to engage students in an experience of seeing and experiencing movement as a form of communication.

Motor City Cabaret Our musical theatre outreach program aims to create an awareness and appreciation of the art of theatre and dance through an energetic and informative 50-minute performance.

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Wayne State University and the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts gratefully acknowledge the support of donors who have made gifts from September 1, 2020 – September 29, 2021� Donors have supported critical funds in the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, student success initiatives including the Hilberry Fellowships and Moscow Study Abroad Program, and capital projects including the Hilberry Gateway�

We would also like to thank our subscribers and patrons who donated their ticket purchases and sustained our theatre community during this challenging time for the performing arts� Through your generous gifts, you have ensured that our student actors, dancers, designers, technicians, and managers maintained a vibrant educational experience and made the return to performances at the beloved Hilberry Theatre possible�

We strive for accuracy, but if you have a correction to share or a question about your recent giving, please contact Alison Piech Linn, Director of Philanthropy in the College of Fine, Performing and Communication at aplinn@wayne�edu or 313-577-5336.

DONOR HONOR ROLL

Honor Roll Level: $10,000+Margaret A� Allesee

Lynne M� and Arthur W� BryantFred A� and Barbara M� Erb Family Foundation

Drs� Harris and Phoebe MainsterRussell McLauchlin Foundation

Harry J� Nederlander Charitable FoundationMs� Lily Tomlin

Honor Roll Level: $5,000-$9,999Mr� and Mrs� Roger McClow

The UnderstudiesMr� Eric L�and Margrit Wilkins

Honor Roll Level: $1,000-$4,999

Honor Roll Level: $500-$999

Maxine Johns, Ph�D�Mr� David J� Lubin

Maureen M� McDevittMunaco Family

Mr� John H� Paull, IIIMs� Angela Rankin-Yohannes

Wendy Duthie-Stacey Greg and Tracy Utech

Dr� Beverly BarberPhilip and Carol Campbell

Mary CopenhagenJim and Guri Edoff

F�W� FisherBurke and Carol Fossee

Cheryl A� HarveyDr� and Mrs� Steven Ilmer

Mrs� Alison C� BenjaminMr� Bruce M� Brorby

Beverly ButlerMr� Robert W� Clark

Ms� Jacqueline DavisMr� Erick Devine

Mrs� Virginia H� DowningMr� and Mrs� M�J� Dundas

Mr� Daniel FerrierRichard Green and Carol Lynn

James and Barb HermanMadlyn Holton

Carol HoltonMr� Allen Hyman

Sarah LloydElliott Ross

Tony and Jan SchmittNancy Anna Shead

Paul TriletyMr� John Wolf

Drs� Melissa Smiley and Patricia Wren

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Ms� Barbara J� HaleDr� Lena HatzichronoglouMark and Janette High

Mrs� Diane HultsLuise Illuminati and Andrew Jackiw

Spiro and Marilyn KarrasSusan Chalom and Frank Mandlebaum

Roslyn McClendon, Ph�D�Ms� Carol A� MydloskiMr� Paul and Sue NineMr� Ronald Northrup

Luba Petrusha

Ms� PK GoodwinMr� James D� GordonMs� Yvonne A� Graves

Thomas C� GroveMr� Kenneth L� Grunow

Ms� Cindy HampelMr� Joseph D� Hartman

Ms� Bernadette A� HarveyMr� Kurt Harzdorf

Mrs� Lenore L� HawkinsMrs� Brenda F� Heenan

Mr� Don HoertMr� John HunleyMs� Katie Husby

Mr� John J� JachmanMary Cay Johns and MaryAnne Martus

Lois A� Johnson, Ed�D�Edmund Jones

Ms� Tamara JonesDaniel L� Kanter

Mr� John C KaszaMr� Mike Kaul

Mr� Mark KennedyMs� Susan A� KeuschDr� E� Katherine KimMs� Diana L� Kohler

Ms� Annie KosekMrs� Nancy L� Kostin

Mr� Stephen F� KrempaskyKroger Co� FoundationMs� Barbara Krogsurd

Mr� Andris LacisMs� Erin M� Lakosky

Michael and Barbara LaytonPamela and Alan LenhoffDr� Tim and Diana Lentz

Dr� and Mrs� Stephen A� LernerMs� Jacqueline Liguzinski

Ms� Linda C� LittleMr� Mark LoPatin

Mr� David LuskMs� Martha E� Lyford

Mrs� Marybeth MacCallumMs� Melissa MalcolmMr� George W� Marck

Mrs� Silvia MarcusMs� Nadejda K� Marinova

Dolores MarkowskiMs� Judy Masserang

Ms� Michelle MastronardiDr� JoAnne E� McClure and Arden T� McClure

Ms� Deborah McCormickJim and Sally McDonald

Mr� John McDonaldMs� Liesa Mcdonald

Mr� and Mrs� Timothy McGeeMr� Samuel Mebius

Robert and Patricia MetzMs� Aurelia E� Michaels

Mr� Arnold MikonMichael and Julie Miller

Ms� Donna MimikosDolores Montgomery

Mr� Ken MoodyMs� Kathleen E� Moore

Mr� Joe D� MulchiGloria Nastas

Ms� Cathy Nelson

Mr� Michael J� NeumanMr� George R� N’NamdiMs� Christine M� Novak

Dr� John F� O’LearyMr� Clyde OliveroMr� Bob OpiteckHarvey Organek

Mr� Gerard J� OrlowskiMs� Frances OwenMr� Shawn Polak

Mrs� Kathleen M� PolidoriMs� Lori A� PoremskyMrs� Susan A� PrattMr� David B� Price

Mr� Richard ProctorMr� Thomas M� ProutyMrs� Marilynn J� PutzMr� Ed Quisenberry

John and Joan ReddyClifford A� Reed, Ph�D�

Mrs� Elsa ReedMr� Kenneth RettmannMr� Chris L� ReynoldsMr� James M� Rhein

Mr� Michael D� RothgeryMs� Karyn L� Rudzinski

Ms� Loretta RyderMr� Norman J� Schlafmann

Ms� Sue SchultzMr� Kenneth Shultz

Siegfried Schweighofer, Jr�, M�D�Professor Emeritus Edward Sharples

Mrs� Mary ShawMs� Judith ShermanMr� Mark Sherman

Ms� Carolyn M� SherwoodDr� Tor A� ShwayderMrs� Paula F� Silver

Mrs� Mary A� SimmonsMs� Laura A� Simms

Mr� Scott SimonsMs� Paula Smith

Daniel P� Snower, M�D�Mr� Stephen T� SobieskiMrs� Candace Sorensen

Mr� Thomas C� SpackmanMs� Lynn A� SpencerMs� Ann M� Steslicke

Ms� Sharon TaylorMs� Janice M� Tessier

Mr� Thomas J� ToftMs� Dona Tracey

Mr� Joseph Trachy, Jr�Barbara & Stuart Trager

M�A� TrontMr� Matthew T� Troyer

Mr� Samuell TsoutsanisVerne Vackaro

Prof� William H� VolzMr� Patrick J� Wallace

Mr� and Mrs� Ben W� WashburnWSU Alumni Association

Mr� Reed WestMr� Chris Willard

Mr� Matthew D� WisniewskiMr� Kenneth Wolffe

Mr� Alfred K� Wood, Jr�Ms� Janina Zmurkiewicz

Mrs� Carol ReschkeRobert Pawlowicz and Noreen Rossi

Mr� Bill SchahferEric and Eva Schoettle

Dr� Anthony Shields and Dr� Fayth YoshimuraEmery and Dee Szmrecsanyi

David TeeterLinda A� Ward

W Reed West IIIMr� and Mrs� John and Sandy Wilson

Marilyn and Paul WinslowMs� Gail M� Zabowski

Dr� and Mrs� Gregory Zemenick

Honor Roll Level: $300-$499

Honor Roll Level: $100-$299Mrs� Ellen H� Ajluni

Dr� Vic and Sue AmatoMrs� Sachiko An

Mrs� Artemae M� AndersonJacqueline D� Appiah, M�D�

Ms� Ilene ArnoldLaurie and Shail Arora

Mr� Steven D� ArttMs� Laura Artz

Mr� Thomas A� BaptistSally Barnett

Mrs� Mindy BarryMr� H� Allen Bartlett

Ms� Clarabel BeltMr� Kevin J� Beltz

Mr� Larry A� BennettMrs� Nancy F� Boytor

Martin BratzelPhyllis S� Brenner, PhD, RN

Mr� Martin P� BrosnanArthur W� Bull, Jr�, Ph�D�

Ms� Linda K� BuschMr� Francis E� Cafferty

Marie Capoccia-MuschMr� Frank V� Castronova

Mr� and Mrs� Gerald and Mary Ellen ClarkMs� Joann Cole

Mrs� Lucy Cowan-PittsJim and Audrey Crain

Ms� Anne CramtonMr� Werner Croonen

Janice and William CrosslandMs� Anne Crotser

Mr� and Mrs� Michael CubaBarbara E� CunninghamMr� Stephen J� CybulskiMs� Jeannine DawsonMs� Jeannine Dawson

Anna KuzniaMrs� Anita DeMarco GoorElizabeth L� Downs, Ph�D�

Gary R� DuboisKenneth J� Dziuba, M�D�

Ms� Sims EdytheMs� Darby T� Eland

Mrs� Kathryn G� EllisMs� Kathryn M� Ervin

Mr� Robert EslerMr� James T� Everingham

Ms� Pauline M� FeltnerPortia Fields-Anderson and Benjamin Anderson

The Honorable Sharon T� FinchMr� Fred Fisher

Ms� Ashley S� FlintoffDorothy and Larry Fobes

Ms� Joan ForbesMs� Monetta Foster McIntoch

Ms� Betty FredmanMrs� Edna M� FreierMr� Donald D� FritzMr� Peter W Gabel

Mr� Albert J� GeorgeMs� Bonnie Gerrity

Ms� Marilyn S� GilbertMrs� Mary Jo GillettMs� Karen GoheenMr� Steven C� Gold

Allen Goodman and Janet Hankin

Ms� Susan AhlstromWilliam and Sue AndrewsRonald and Carol Bartley

Mr� and Mrs� Anthony Benedict Carl Berlin and Jan Czarnota

Ms� Sandra A� ColemanDave and Denise CurrinMrs� Gretchen C� Denton

Jim and Guri EdoffMs� Amber M� Flores

Ms� Nancy W� GingrichMrs� Margaret Green

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In recognition and appreciation of Maggie Allesee’s history of generous support of the arts at Wayne State University and of theatre and dance in particular, the WSU Board of Governors approved the renaming of the theatre and dance department in 2012� They had originally named it the Maggie Allesee Department of Dance in 2000 when Dance and Theatre were separate departments�

Maggie’s contributions as a volunteer, philanthropist, and community and civic leader have been vast and varied� An avid supporter of the arts, she has served as a

board member for the Cranbrook Academy of Arts, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, Detroit Metropolitan Dance Project, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall, Meadow Brook Theatre, Michigan Opera Theatre, Music Hall, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, Oakland University Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, Kendall College of Art and Design, the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, Wayne State Hilberry Understudies, and many more�

In addition to donating her time, talents, and knowledge, she also a generous financial contributor to many organizations, particularly in arts and education� She has given individual gifts of $1 million or more to The Parade Company, Oakland University for the Maggie Allesee School of Nursing to establish a Chair in Gerontology, WSU for the Bob Allesee (Allison) Endowed Chair in Media Studies, Detroit Historical Museum, Music Hall and $2 million plus gifts to WSU for the Dance Department, Florida State University for a major statue and the establishment of the Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography, and Michigan Opera Theatre for the reception room and library� Mrs� Allesee was recognized for her $3 million gift to Hospice of Michigan with the unveiling of the Maggie Allesee Center for Quality of Life� She has received four Honorary Doctorate Degrees from Kendall College of Art and Design, Wayne State University, Oakland University, and Florida State University�

Maggie Allesee Our Namesake

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FACULTY & STAFF

Michael J� Barnes ��������������������������������� Associate Professor, VoiceDr� Biba Bell ����������������������������������������� Assistant Professor, DanceJessica Chavez �������������������������������������������������������������Secretary IIBrian Cole ������������������������������������ Lighting and Sound TechnicianMary Copenhagen ��������������������������������Lecturer, Costume Design

and TechnologyDr� RAS Mikey Courtney ����������������������� Assistant Professor, DanceKelli Crump �����������������������������������Lecturer, Theatre ManagementJill Dion ���������������������������������������������������������Lecturer, MovementMichael Donohue ������������������������������������������ Box Office ManagerJames Fortune �������������������������������������������������� Academic AdvisorDana Gamarra ������������������������������������������������������Senior Lecturer,

Stage ManagementMatt Gribbin ���������������������������������������������Scene Shop SupervisorBillicia Hines ����������������������������������������Associate Professor, Acting

Assistant Chair John Keisling ������������������������������������� Lecturer, Technical DirectorLisa LaMarre �������������������������������������������������������Instructor, DanceMary Leyendecker ������������������������������� Costume Shop SupervisorAlesyn McCall ������������������������ Media and Production CoordinatorMaria Paglia-Militello ���������������������������������������� Budget Analyst IISarah Pearline ��������������������������������������Assistant Professor, Scene

Design and Design CoordinatorKaren Prall ������������������������������������������������������������ Lecturer, DanceJessica Rajko ���������������������������������������� Assistant Professor, DanceDevon Redmond ������������������������������������� Group Sales and Patron

Services CoordinatorDr� Doug Risner �������������������������������������������������� Professor, DanceMatthew Taylor ���������������������������������Assistant Professor, LightingDr� James Thomas ��������������������������������� Professor, Associate DeanCheryl Turski �������������������������������������������� Associate Professor and

Head of PerformanceJohn Wolf ��������������������������������Professor, Arts Administration and

Theatre Management

HILBERRY GRADUATE COMPANY

Acting �������������������������������������� Jessica Annunziata, Ryan Bernier, Geoffrey Besser, LaRaisha DiEvelyn Dionne,

X� Alexander Durden, Tommy Favorite,Marcela Garzaro, Adam Graber,

Taurean Hogan, Alexis Primus, Katy Tye

Design ���������������������������������������� Donna Beagle, Andrew Canaan,Mike Collins, Stacey Constanzo,

Trey Eikleberry, Cat Foley,Phillip Hall, Shaina Kasztelan,

Kaden Reynard, Jeff Shook

Stage Management ������������������������� Devon Currie, Brandi Shook,Lindsey Sigler, Zoe Steenwyk

Theatre Management ����������������������� Emily Clark, Jessica Kroupa,Kymberli Skye, Hannah Zeiss

ADMINISTRATION4841 Cass AvenueDetroit, MI 48201313-577-3508theatreanddance@wayne�edutheatreanddance�wayne�edu

BOX OFFICE4743 Cass AvenueDetroit, MI [email protected]

For bios of our faculty and more details about our academic programs, please visit theatreanddance.wayne.edu

BOARD OF GOVERNORSMarilyn Kelly, Chair

Bryan C� Barnhill II, Michael Busuito, Mark Gaffney, Anil Kumar, Terri Lynn Land, Shirley Stancato, Dana Thompson

PRESIDENTM� Roy Wilson

PROVOSTDr� Mark L� Kornbluh

COLLEGE OF FINE, PERFORMING AND COMMUNICATION ARTSDean Matthew Seeger

MAGGIE ALLESEE DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE

CHAIRDr� Mary Elizabeth Anderson

DIRECTOR OF THEATRE & Associate ProfessorFred Florkowski

DIRECTOR OF DANCE & Senior LecturerMeg Paul

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FROM THE DIRECTOR

of the sea within the walls of the theatre� Making this show accessible meant utilizing tools that indulge the senses, making sure nothing was rushed so the audience has processing time, and expanding upon the subtlety of theatre tricks to prevent it from being an overwhelming experience� I also hope to inspire the audience to dive in and read classic literature and see that it isn’t as daunting as it may seem� I would also like to thank the entire cast, crew, and creative team for this show� It was the dedication and ideas of each and every one of them that has helped to elevate this piece to be what you are seeing today� I am a better person and artist for having worked with all of them�

This show is dedicated to my father, who always encouraged me to reach for the stars and achieve my dreams. No matter how big the fishes may be in my life, they will not defeat me.

The Old Man and the Sea is a novel about perseverance and grit; two things that all artists have been ferociously embodying in the last year and a half amidst the pandemic� Its relevance has spanned 70 years because it beautifully depicts the struggles of the human experience� As soon as I read the book, I knew that I needed to adapt it to the stage, and I wanted to do it in my own way� For me this meant stripping it down and telling the story to the audience in a way that felt palpable, where you can feel the heartbeat and breath

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CAST & CREATIVE TEAMTYLER BLACK [He/Him] (Old Man) is a third year B�F�A� Actor here at Wayne State� He is absolutely thrilled to be back performing live theater again doing this amazing devised piece of The Old Man and the Sea, playing the Old Man� You may have seen him before as Jacob Marley in WSU’s production of A Christmas Carol or as the Third Gentleman in The Winter’s Tale� He will be directing a show, This is Our Youth, as a part of the Underground season next semester, so stay tuned for that! He would like to thank his friends and family for their continuous support� He hopes you enjoy the show!

RYAN BERNIER [He/Him] (Assistant Director) is a Florida born actor, director, and teaching artist currently in his Second-Year in the MFA Acting program at Wayne� He has previously performed with Tampa Rep (Stupid F**king Bird), Hat Trick Theatre (Rumors, The Three Musketeers, What The Bellhop Saw), St� Pete Shakes (Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Julius Caesar, Much Ado About Nothing), and Stageworks (Judgment at Nuremberg, Psycho Beach Party, A Few Good Men)� He would like to thank his friends, family, and his cat for their unending support� Enjoy the show!

DEVON CURRIE [She/Her] (Puppet Master) is so glad to be back at Wayne State University and back in the rehearsal room & theatre! Devon has been a freelance Stage Manager for over ten years in North Carolina and has worked with community, regional, and puppet theatres in her home state� Devon is a Second-Year MFA candidate in Stage Management�

CECE D’ANTIGNAC [She/They] (The Sea) is extremely excited to make their Wayne State Theatre debut as “The Sea�” Favored credits include: the limbic track in Brainstorm, as well as Lefou In beauty and the beast� Their major is Ba theater with a minor in creative writing

NATALIE DUFFY [She/Her] (The Sea) is thrilled to be returning to the stage and to Wayne State University, after a year and a half off of campus� Working on The Old Man and the Sea has been such a wonderful return to live theatre for Natalie, and has brought her a renewed sense of hope� This show, the cast, the creative team, and all the amazing people who have dedicated their time to developing this show, will always hold an extremely special place in Natalie’s heart� Thank you for joining us in celebrating the return of live theatre!

ELLA EGRIN [She/Her] (The Sea) is beyond excited to be making her Theatre and Dance at Wayne debut� Although she is a First Year History Major, her love for theatre and performing brought her to a Musical Theatre Minor� Some of her favorite roles she has played include Snoopy in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and Kate Jerome in Brighton Beach Memoirs� She would like to thank her family for being so supportive over the last decade of performing and for encouraging to follow her passion!

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CAST & CREATIVE TEAMALLIE FARMER [She/Her] (The Sea) is a Third-Year BFA Acting Major, and is excited to be back on stage! Some of her favorite credits include Lydia Lubey in All My Sons and Mary Warren in The Crucible� This show has been such an exciting experience for her and she is excited to showcase her movement abilities� She wants to thank her parents for always supporting her and her roommates for dealing with having an acting major as a roommate� Love you guys and enjoy the show!

MIA FRONTIERO [She/Her] (The Sea) is a First Year B�A� Theatre Student and is absolutely ecstactic to be in her first Wayne State Theatre Show. She’s been acting since she was six, with her favorite roles being Virginia in Yes Virginia, Little Red Ridinghood in Into the Woods, and Pepper in Crybaby� Enjoy the show!

ERIN GALL [She/Her] (The Sea) is a Third Year B�F�A� Acting Student who is so excited to be a part of this amazing production! She has loved her experience working with this talented cast and crew to bring this beautiful story to life on stage� After a year and a half of virtual theatre, Erin could not be happier to return to sharing space with her fellow performers, and hopes you enjoy the show as much as she has enjoyed creating it!

PHILL HALL [He/Him] (Lighting Design) is a First Year Lighting Graduate Student who came to Wayne State University from Meadow Brook Theatre as it’s Master Electrician (‘Working,’ ‘Murder on the Orient Express,’ ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’) and resident Lighting Designer (‘Fancy,’ ‘Blithe Spirit,’ ‘The Spitfire Grill’). He is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with a fabulous cast and production staff for his first show at Wayne State University! In his spare time, he cherishes his incredible puppy @kasahusky!

FERNANDA HERNANDEZ [She/Her] (The Sea) is very excited to make her debut in the Underground Theatre as well as at Wayne State University� Fernanda is grateful to everyone in the production for being so awesome and taking a chance on this wonderful show� She would like to thank her family for supporting her endeavors, and hopes to continue to make friends and memories at Wayne State University�

ETHAN HOLMES [He/Him] (The Sea) has done theatre all of his life starting at the age of 4. This is his first show here at Wayne State University and is so excited for everyone to see it!

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CAST & CREATIVE TEAM

BREEYA “B” JOHNSON [She/Her] (Foley Artist) is super excited to be part of this production of The Old Man and The Sea. She is also happy to finally be in a in-person Production at Wayne State University� Even though she has a knee injury, she is happy she can still be apart of this production with the amazing cast and crew� Breeya can not wait wait for the next production she is apart of and would like to thank everyone in the show for their help, patience, and support while she is injured�

AURORA KAPTUR [They/Them] (The Sea) is a First Year B�A� Theatre Major and is very excited to begin their journey at Wayne State Univeristy� Aurora has also starred as Mrs� Puff in SpongeBob the Musical, The Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol, and was in the chorus for the play Refugee Women�

GINA KARKOSKI [She/her] (The Sea) is a First-Year Theatre Major who is so excited to be performing in her first show at Wayne State University! She’d like to thank her friends and family for all their support, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

OLIVIA KIRK [She/Her] (The Sea) is making her Wayne State University Theatre debut� Her favorite roles she has performed include Little Red Riding hood in Into The Woods, Farquaad in Shrek the Musical, and Donna in Mamma Mia� She is currently a first year B.A. in Acting at Wayne State with a Minor in Musical Theatre.

SOFIA KIRKMAN [She/Her] (The Sea) is so excited to be a part of her second production at Wayne State University! Some of her favorite past roles include Lisa in Mamma Mia!, Ariel in The Little Mermaid, and Sandra in All Shook Up� She is also the proud owner and founder of Part of Your World Princess Co� LLC, a princess party performance company based in Detroit� She hopes you enjoy the show!

ANNA LIPSKI [She/Her] (Ast� Stage Manager) is in her Second-Year at Wayne State University and is thrilled to be a part of in-person live theatre once more this year! She is excited to pursue Stage Management at Wayne State Univeristy this year, as she was formerly an Acting Major� She is thrilled to welcome you to The Old Man and the Sea, it is such a wonderful and unique show and she hopes you enjoy it!

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CAST & CREATIVE TEAMISABEL LUTHER [She/Her] (The Sea) is so excited for everyone to be able to see The Old Man and the Sea� Isabel has also appeared as Fan Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” at Wayne State University� She thanks her cast mates, crew, and her friends, family, and Josh for supporting her�

CAMDEN MACCAGONE [She/Her] (The Sea) is overjoyed to partake in his 3rd Underground Production� His favorite credits include Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol, Ned� C in A Company of Fools, and Jacob in Vigilant� Camden is a Third Year B�F�A� student in Acting at Wayne State University� Camden wants to thank God for placing a passion for the arts in his life, as well as his friends and family for their constant support and encouragement!

JOHN PIERRE [He/Him] (Stage Manager) is beyond excited to not only return to Live Theatre, but to begin his journey at Wayne State University� John is a First Year B�F�A� Stage Management Student with a Minor in Theatre Management and has loved working with this cast and crew for the past five weeks! John has worked in multiple theatres for close to ten years, his favorite credit being Stage Manager of Spamalot at Waterford Mott Highschool� He would especially like to thank Lindsey Sigler for all her guidance, as well as the rest of the Graduate and Undergraduate Stage Managers� For more about John visit his website johnrpierre�art

MAY PLANET [She/Her] (The Sea) is a First-Year at Wayne State University� This is her first collegiate show and she is very excited. She Majors in Theatre with a focus on Acting, but has an interest in tech as well� May loves the environment at Wayne State University and has found great success so far� She hopes to graduate with honors and pursue a professional career in theatre�

ALEXIS PRATT [She/Her] (Little Boy) is a Third Year B�F�A� Acting Major with a Minor in Musical Theater� She is thrilled to be playing the role of “Little Boy” for her return to live theatre! With over a year of remote learning, she is so grateful to be back in the space with her talented cast and crew� Alexis’s most recent credits include Jess in Wayne State Universities ‘Vigilant’, and Luisa in A2CT’s ‘The Fantasticks’� She wants to thank her friends and family for all their support, and Lindsey for trusting her with this role� Enjoy the show!

KADEN REYNARD [He/Him] (Scenic Designer & Properties Master) is proud to debut his theatrical design for this innovative production of The Old Man and the Sea. Kaden is a Third-Year Graduate Student completing his MFA in Scenic Design� He has enjoyed the collaborative experience this show has provided and lovingly dedicates this piece to the memory of Captain Jerry Reynard�

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CAST & CREATIVE TEAM Brandi Shook [She/Her] (Production Manager) is excited to be the Production Manager for the Underground at Wayne State University� Working at the Goode Theatre; Will & Judy, A Night with Edgar Allan Poe, and the Amatuer Drag Show with the Technical Theatre Association; and The Winter’s Tale with Limelight Theatre Productions� Selected Stage Management Credits include: Tales from Shakespeare at WSU; Broadway Favorites with Charlottesville Opera; HOMEsick at the Goode Theatre; Hairspray at LTVB; The Laramie Project with the Technical Theatre Association� Visit her website for more information at www�brandishook�weebly�com�

LEAH THOMAS [She/Her] (The Sea) is very excited to be involved in this production of The Old Man and the Sea. She has done a few productions with Wayne State University in the past and is enthusiastic to be a part of other productions in the future�

CARL VICTORY [He/Him] (The Sea) is excited to return to live theatre in his first Devised Piece� Notable credits include Black Stache in Peter and The Starcatcher and Preppy Stud in Heathers: The Musical� Carl is a Third Year B�A� Student in Theatre at Wayne State University�

LINDSEY SIGLER [She/Her] (Director) holds a BFA in Stage Management from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts� She has stage managed for numerous companies such as: The Gateway, Piedmont Opera, Open Dream Ensemble, The Mad Cow, The Young Company, and the Boston Conservatory� She served as a Project Manager for Stage Rigging Services, a theatrical rigging company and spent 2 years teaching technical theatre to high school students in Birmingham, AL� She spent last summer working with youth at French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts as the production manager and head of the theatre department�

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BACHELOR OF ARTS in THEATREThe Bachelor of Arts is a general curriculum for those who wish to hone job skills with challenging courses in all aspects of theatre�

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS in THEATREThis major is an intensive pre-professional curriculum that must be followed in consultation with a B�F�A� adviser of theatre� The program is designed to provide a broad understanding and an opportunity for full experience in the theatre arts through a curriculum of pre-professional training�

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS in DANCE Prepares you for a professional careers as a performing artist, choreographer or dance scholar� Dance technique and the history, philosophies, and aesthetics of dance are all central to this program�

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DANCE Combines university-level dance studies with a broad program of general study in the arts and sciences�

MASTER OF FINE ARTS The Master of Fine Arts curriculum is a three-year program of intensive practical training� The central component of the program is frequent performance, production and management under professional conditions� The curriculum offers the following specializations: • Acting • Design (Scene, Costume, or Lighting) • Stage Management • Theatre Management

MASTER OF ARTS A Master of Arts degree in Teaching Artistry or Arts Administration entails a specialized curriculum for those who wish to continue honing non-performance, communication skills related to the fields of theatre and dance. • Arts Administration • Teaching Artistry

Prepare to SucceedEarn your degree from Wayne State University’s Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance

Learn more and apply at theatreanddance.wayne.edu

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2021-2022 Season

HILBERRY THEATRE Everybody The Snow Queen Fairview Head Over Heels

UNDERGROUND AT THE HILBERRY

DANCE CONCERTS December Dance Concert Spring Dance Concert B.F.A. Dance Senior Capstone Dance Workshop To Sangana African Dance Concert Virtual Dance Collaboratory Dance Workshop Concert

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