June Abbott
Friends of DramaTech
Dean Kaye Husbands Fealing and the Ivan Allen College
Dr. Kelly Ritter and the School of Literature, Media, and Communication
Dean John Stein and the Office of the Dean of Students
The Division of Student Engagement and WellBeing
Ashley James (Agnes) is a firstyear chemical and biomolecular engineering major with a biotechnology concentration at Georgia Tech from Kingston, Jamaica.
That is not a correct thought, it is A thought.
Emma Hardin (Tilly, Assistant Promo Video Designer) is a third-year neuroscience major at Georgia Tech from Columbus, Georgia. Emma codirected an experiment for Open House and was in Puffs (Susie Bones) last fall, making this her third Dramatech Production. She is an active member of Dramatech’s improv troupe, LTT!, and is also involved in SMILE.
It’s about adventures and having magic and... a third thing.
Lukas Kassatly (Chuck) is a thirdyear mechanical engineering major at Georgia Tech from Aiken, South Carolina. Lukas has spent his time at dramatech helping with the set department, directing open house experiments and is also involved with the LTT improv troupe!
No man it ain’t like that! We just roleplay!
Joseph Cloer (Miles) is a secondyear computer science major at Georgia Tech from Covington, Georgia. This is Joseph’s first production with Georgia Tech and excited to become apart of this wonderful community.
Guys I swear I don’t play D&D. That’s for nerds. Tsk who would ever do something like that...
Haley Armor (Kaliope/Kelly) is a third-year LMC student at Georgia Tech from Kennesaw, Georgia. This is Haley’s fourth production as an actor with DramaTech.
Haley would like to remind everyone that she is a beautiful and perfect princess who has done no wrong.
Elise Davis (Lilith/Lilly) is a fourthyear Mechanical Engineering major at Georgia Tech from Marietta, Georgia. Elise was previously seen in DramaTech’s production of Rent (Ensemble). Other favorite performances include Annie (Annie), Shrek the Musical (Fiona) and Into the Woods (Cinderella). She can’t wait to bring this story to life and hopes you enjoy the show!
“Technically, everything is macaroni!”
Campbell Vice (Vera, The Beholder, u/s Evil Tina) is a first-year international affairs and modern language major at Georgia Tech from LaGrange, Georgia. Cam recently acted in DramaTech’s Open House. Outside of DramaTech, Cam is involved in the International Affairs Student Organization and Buzz Studios.
Miriam Araya (Evil Gabbi, Farrah the Faerie) is a first-year electrical engineering major at Georgia Tech from Decatur, Georgia.
Theo Urban (Narrator, u/s Steve) is a fourth-year mechanical engineering major at Georgia Tech from Richmond, Virginia. I had to practice dying a lot for this show
Tykeria West (Evil Tina, Female Swing) is a first-year computer science major at Georgia Tech from Macon, Georgia. Tykeria is a member of the Georgia Tech Society of Black Engineers
I’d like to thank Beyoncé
Ryan McCandless (Steve, Male Swing) is a second-year aerospace engineering major and materials science and engineering minor at Georgia Tech from Annapolis, Maryland. Ryan recently performed as Mischa in DramaTech’s Spring 2024 production of Ride the Cyclone and directed an experiment for Open House 2024. Outside of DramaTech, Ryan is a member of the Yellow Jacket Space Program and a staffer at the Materials Innovation and Learning Laboratory.
Ryan’s middle name is legally “coolcatcoolcat” in several undisclosed countries. You better go catch it!
Ethan “Sonny” Sonenshine (Orcus/Ronnie) is a third-year neuroscience major at Georgia Tech from Cartersville, Georgia. Sonny recently directed an open house experiment, performed in both main stage shows last year, and is the Outreachasaurus for LTT!. Outside of Dramatech, he is in the trees.
If I had to be anything in the world, I’d be a skeleton playing the bone xylophone. That sounds like the life.
Vic Paulson (Director) is a secondyear PhD student in Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech from London, England. This is Vic’s ninth production with DramaTech. Outside of DramaTech Vic is an instrument-rated pilot with the Yellow Jacket Flying Club and is involved in the Asclepios Analog Astronaut Program. Vic is also raising a guide dog with ramblin’ puppy raisers.
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Haley Merritt (Assistant Director, Social Media Manager, T-Shirt Designer) is a second-year psychology major at Georgia Tech from Chester, Virginia. This is Haley’s sixth production at DramaTech. She has recently directed an experiment for Open House and was graphic designer for Orbital Debris. Outside of DramaTech, Haley is a member of SCPC. joe long! joe ya later! joeoanara!
Ellie Ku (Stage Manager) is a second-year industrial engineering major from Fremont, California. Ellie enjoys managing the stage and doing sound, as well as doing many assorted crafts and forgetting what all her hobbies are.
I’m actively killing monsters in the booth as you read this
Kelsey Moller (Assistant Stage Manager) is a first-year chemistry major at Georgia Tech from Flowery Branch, Georgia. Kelsey played the role of Carrie in Ghost Party at Open House and was a part of the sound team for Orbital Debris. Outside of DramaTech, Kelsey is a member of Chamber Choir, Treble Choir, and Pi Epsilon Phi.
0/10 needs more cats
Riley Vaupel (Assistant Stage Manager) is a fourth-year computer science major at Georgia Tech from Acworth, Georgia. Riley was recently involved in Host Act for Open House and has previously acted in DramaTech’s production of Puffs. Riley has also been in several improv shows with Let’s Try This!
Now it’s time for the final battle... heheheheh... Magic missile! Magic missile! Magic missile! Magic missile! Magic missile! Magic missile! I’m outta mana, I need a po--
Sara Kapasi (Production Manager) is a third-year biomedical engineering major and chemistry minor at Georgia Tech from Atlanta, Georgia. Sara previously was a sound designer for Puffs, a sound engineer for StudentDirected One-Acts, assistantdirected Animals out of Paper, and was part of run crew for Ride the Cyclone. Outside of DramaTech, Sara is a part of the Honors Program, BMES, Women in Engineering, and some pretty slay research projects.
It’s such a privilege to be able to work with such a wonderful cast and crew! (great show for a lesbian to work on...)
Emily Freeman (Dance Choreographer) is a fourth-year chemical engineering major from Houston, Texas. Emily was recently in Ride the Cyclone here at DramaTech. She is also a member of Alpha Chi Omega and a chemical engineering ambassador.
We in doubt, blame it on the boogie
Martin Gerstle (Fight Choreographer, Assistant Set Designer) is a secondyear neuroscience major at Georgia Tech from Decatur, Georgia. Martin has been doing martial arts since he was 4 years old and is a third degree black belt in Taekwondo and ShinKendo and is a second degree black belt in Bo Staff. Martin has also participated in a number of middle school and high school productions.
The bananas on stage are no longer my responsibility.
Anna Everly (Master Carpenter) is a fifth-year computational media major from Savannah, Georgia. But consider, trap door
Lydian Holt (Costume Engineer) is a second-year architecture major and sustainable cities minor at Georgia Tech from Cumming, Georgia. Lydian has recently been a costume designer for Animals Out of Paper and also works as Google Sheet Grandmaster on this production.
Emily Richardson (Master Electrician) is a second-year aerospace engineering major at Georgia Tech from Villa Rica, Georgia. This is Emily’s fourth production at DramaTech and first as a crew head. the light plot labels are so legendary
Christopher Leonard (Assistant Electrician) is a first-year computer science major at Georgia Tech from Douglasville, Georgia. Christopher recently worked as a Lights Assistant for Orbital Debris, his first ever involvement in a DramaTech show and in a theatrical production. Outside of DramaTech, he is a member of the First Year Leadership Organization FYT (First Year Texperience).
i had such a fun time working on the lights team for this show!! (save me)
Elijah Rabinovich (Sound Engineer) is a third-year computer science major and linguistics minor at Georgia Tech from Peachtree Corners, Georgia. This is Elijah’s 8th show with DramaTech. A Sound Engineer is never late, he sets up the sound system exactly when he means to.
Kyra Stillwagon (Assistant Sound Engineer, Assistant Program Designer) is a third-year public policy major with a spanish minor at Georgia Tech from Savannah, Georgia. Kyra is currently the chair of DramaTech’s Play Reading Committee, the group in charge of reading and reviewing show options for next year’s season. She is also a member of Students Organizing for Sustainability as a member of CultiVote, the club’s project to register and educate voters to vote for environmentallyconscious candidates.
El Pimentel (Costume Designer) is a third-year industrial design major from Moscow, Idaho. El costume designed for DramaTech’s fall 2023 production of Puffs and summer 2024 production of Circle Mirror Transformation, recently designed and painted the theater’s lobby mural, and served as Colonel of Color Palette on She Kills Monsters. Outside of DramaTech, El is involved in student leadership at Grace House and the Women’s Resource Center.
with joy and love we present tiamat holt-pimentel. born october 15, 137 inches wide. our perfect little miracle.
Ava Bussey (Assistant Costume Designer) is a first-year literature, media, and communication major at Georgia Tech from Smyrna, Georgia.
Gray Creech (Assistant Costume Designer) is a first-year Biology major. Gray recently helped on costumes for Open House. Outside of DramaTech, Gray spends most of his time thinking about the Cambrian Explosion. Never forget Opabinia, our five-eyed queen.
Kaylie Martin (Assistant Costume Designer) is a third-year Biology major and Spanish minor from Rome, Georgia. Kaylie is involved in volunteering and research through Emory, March of Dimes, HP Literary Society, and LTT! (wow she’s so cool.)
shoutout to my favorite etsy witch, Shlare Patin, for knowing how to rock my world. Also thanks to Haley, Sonny, and Anni I guess
Agni Paliwal (Assistant Costume Designer) is a third-year computer science major at Georgia Tech from Ashburn, Virginia. This is Agni’s 5th semester with the costumes department. Outside of DramaTech, they are part of the MILL Textiles team and Astronomy Club.
Agni is The Paper Mache Prince of the costumes department
Ellie Radlinski (Assistant Costume Designer) is a second year Materials science and engineering major at Georgia Tech from Oxford, Ohio. Ellie recently stage managed Orbital Debris, and is excited to have a more laid-back position for this show. Outside of DramaTech, Ellie is an operator for WREK radio and is involved in undergraduate research. It’s not easy being armor czar but someone has to do it (I am very excited)
Aidan Mascoli (Lighting Designer, Promo Video Designer) is a secondyear computational media and computer engineering major at Georgia Tech from Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Aidan did lights for Orbital Debris, and is excited to crewhead their first show at DramaTech. Outside of DT, Aidan keeps themself busy with so much web development.
first of all, i’d just like to thank beyoncé
Julia Moy (Assistant Lighting Designer) is a first-year materials science and engineering major at Georgia Tech from Charlotte, North Carolina. Julia recently acted in the Open House show and did costumes for Orbital Debris. Outside of DramaTech, Julia is a staffer at the MILL.
Evan Garber (Props Designer) is a fourth-year computer science major at Georgia Tech from Dunwoody, Georgia. Evan was recently props designer for Open House, runcrew for Ride the Cyclone, and acted in Puffs. Evan is also the Production Manager for Let’s Try This! (LTT!), Georgia Tech’s improv comedy troupe.
With great props comes great repropibility
Wren Adkins (Junior Props Designer) is a third-year materials science and engineering major at Georgia Tech from Marietta, Georgia.
Shoutout to the staffers at the Materials Innovation Learning Laboratory and to Sophia for saying “yeah we can 3D print He-Man pretty much as big as you want” 10/10 would craft a man at the MILL again
Ashlyn Donalson (Assistant Props Designer) is a second-year civil engineering major from Thomasville, Georgia. Ashlyn previously worked as a projections engineer for DramaTech’s production of Ride the Cyclone. She is also a member of ASCE and SWE outside of DramaTech.
Daysen Gyatt (Assistant Props Designer) is a senior Computational Media major at Georgia Tech. Say hello Intrepid Heroes to Daysen a master enchanted elven staffs and lick-able battle axes. “Enjoy the show you foolish mortals!” *wink* (you gain Bardic Inspiration)
Ariana Maniatis (Assistant Props Designer) is a first year mathematics major at Georgia Tech from Woodstock, Georgia. Ariana assisted set for Orbital Debris.
Annika Patel (Assistant Props Designer) is a second-year International Affairs and Modern Languages major at Georgia Tech from Rome, Georgia. Outside of DramaTech, Annika is a member of FSA and secretary of the International Affairs Student Organization.
Hector Torres (Set Designer) is a second-year masters student in biomedical engineering from Naples, Florida. Outside of DramaTech, Hector is a PI at the HIVE and a researcher with the Coskun Research group developing automated labware and implementation practices. If you want to know more ask them about their most recent crochet project or what show has taken over their hyper fixation.
*rolls dice* Does a 69 hit?
Alma Najem (Assistant Set Designer) is a first-year biomedical engineering major at Georgia Tech from Kuwait. This is Alma’s second production with DramaTech. Alma is also DramaTech’s Member-at-Large for the Fall 2024 semester.
My phone finally works!
Delaney Schulten (Sound Designer) is a fifth-year chemistry major and biology and Spanish minor at Georgia Tech from Tyrone, Georgia. Delaney is involved in sound, costumes and projections at DT. Outside of DT, she makes art and volunteers at the aquarium.
RIP Jeffery the basil plant. He fought valiantly, but was no match for the jaws of Cate the cat.
Olivia Banich (Assistant Sound Designer) is a second-year computational media major and Chinese minor at Georgia Tech from Decatur, Georgia. Olivia also recently become a performing member of the LTT improv troupe. Outside of Dramatech, Olivia also helps make video games with VGDev club, and plays a lot of D&D.
What would you do if when you okay so he said yes would go?
Dhruv Kulkarni (Assistant Sound Designer, Assistant Program Designer) is a fourth year LMC Major at Georgia Tech from Duluth, Georgia. Dhruv Kulkarni has been committee chair and crewhead at DramaTech Theatre. Outside of DT, they also are an advocate of origami and recommend checkin out Origami Club!!
okay SO hear me out. click on [me]. did you try it? did the link work? yeah? cool. if not... be sure to blame matthew aronin, maths major; kyra stillwagen; kene anedobie; and me. the program team.
Yonseo Yang (Graphic Designer) is a third-year Computational Media major at Georgia Tech from Atlanta, Georgia. Outside of DramaTech, Yonseo works as an LMC Student Assistant. you’re welcome cuz now I have only dragons and d20s on my Pinterest page now
Alexey Tatarinov (Headshot Designer) is a second-year electrical engineering major at Georgia Tech from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Outside of DramaTech, Alexey takes photos for the Technique, is the safety officer for GT Sailing, and enjoys rock climbing, long hikes, and skiing.
Alina Jade (Assistant Headshot Designer)
Matthew Aronin (Program Designer) is a fourth-year mathematics major and computer science minor at Georgia Tech from Marietta, Georgia. Matthew recently directed an experiment for Open House and designed the program for Orbital Debris. Outside of DramaTech, Matthew is a member of The Ramblin’ Reck Club.
She She on my Kills until I Monsters
Kene Aniedobe (Assistant Program Designer) is a third-year Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering major with a concentration in biotechnology and a minor in biology from Augusta, Georgia. Kene worked as the director of the play “Uncomfortable” during the Summer 2023 Student-Directed One-Acts, played the role of Ernie Mac in “Puffs,” and helped design the program for She Kills Monsters.
Sometimes it’s just not the right time. Unfortunately.
Jacqueline Cunningham (Assistant T-Shirt Designer) is a fourth-year psychology major and science of mental health and wellbeing minor at Georgia Tech from Atlanta, Georgia. This is Jacqueline’s second production as a marketing assistant and third production overall at DramaTech. Outside of DramaTech, Jacqueline is a member of the Georgia Tech Chamber and Treble Choirs and is President of the choral service fraternity Pi Epsilon Phi. I’ve actually worn a t-shirt before!
Em Roberson (Assistant T-Shirt Designer) is a first-year industrial design major at Georgia Tech. from Acworth, Georgia. Em recently played a ghost cowgirl named Montana during open house. Outside of DramaTech, Em enjoys reading books and drawing.
To be weird is to be different and to be different is unique.
House Manager ...................................... Christopher Leonard
Costumes Master ................................................ Lance Martin
Costumes Grips .................................. Ace Eason, Shrey Patel
Light Board Operator ......................................... Kelsey Moller
Props Master ....................................................... Riley Vaupel
Props Grip ......................................................... Daysen Gyatt
Set Grips .................................. Ariana Maniatis, Sam Schultz, Kyra Stillwagon, Jonathan Yun
Sound Operator ................................................. Olivia Banich
Swings .............................................. Anna Everly, Allie Hearn
ACTOR: Actors wear whatever role is needed like a new suit. Charisma? Intimidation? Clownery? You ask it, we’ve got it. They’re the class to call for any kind of deceptive task.
STAGE MANAGEMENT: Spreadsheets galore! The stage management team keeps the show on track. If you’re looking for a party member to keep your quest organized, they’re the ones to find.
DIRECTING: Like a puppeteer, this class brings this show to life! This unique class is in charge of directing the flow of the story.
MARKETING: Armed with the latest and greatest in digital arts equipment, they spread the word of this production far and wide. Clearly it worked: you’re reading this right now! If you want a message spread, marketing is to call.
COSTUMES: Who do you think gave Agnes and her party their kick ass armor? Who gave the monsters their terrifying visage? None other than costumes, with the help of copious amounts of cardboard and fabric. It helps to play on both sides!
LIGHTS: Armed with the magical power of the sun in a cage, lights makes sure you can see the show you’re about to watch. They’ll bring the magic sparkly lights and effects, just give them the word.
PROPS: A little bit of this. A little bit of of that. The props team is a jack-of-all-trades, and its members are the arms manufacturers of She Kills Monsters. Well versed in all manner of tool, they’re a solid allaround pick.
SET: Looking for a handyman on your team? Adventurers in this department are armed with 2x4 and paint, and are responsible for building the very world you’ll see come to life today.
SOUND: Equipped with the soothing instrument of Audacity audio editor, this class created the soundscape that’ll draw you into our world. If you’re looking for someone to trick the ear, you’ve found the right department.
A humanoid creature that lives in caverns and deep, dank places. In our story, they are but a grunt monster, so don’t be too worried about encountering them!
A great guardian of Tiamat. Don’t forget, she’s a happy fairy, not a nice one.
Is it a bug? is it a bear? Nobody really knows, but it’s Agnes’ first enemy!
Demon girls from the demon world who are just kind of really mean. The ones in New Landia come in cheerleader costumes!
The one, the only, dragon of legend. Five angry heads, one for each fundamental element of chromatic dragons: Earth, fire, water, wind, and lightning.
Welcome to She Kills Monsters! Directing this show for DramaTech has been an incredible honor, and I’m thrilled to share the world we’ve crafted with you tonight. This play is a celebration of the worlds we create to explore who we are, to connect deeply with others, and to embrace adventures that test and transform us. These worlds are places of courage, joy, and friendship, where we can push boundaries, laugh, and find the strength to be ourselves.
I am deeply grateful to the cast and crew, whose talent, dedication, and enthusiasm have brought this vision to life in ways I could never have imagined. Every rehearsal, they poured their hearts into building this world, bringing their creativity, humor, and passion to every scene. They’ve truly made this experience unforgettable, and it has been a joy to work alongside such a remarkable group. Their commitment shines in every moment of this production, and I’m incredibly proud of the story we’ve woven together.
Tonight, I hope you can fully immerse yourself in this world, feeling the energy, connection, and sense of transformation that these adventures bring. May it invite you to laugh, reflect, and perhaps discover a spark of inspiration within the journey we’ve crafted for you.
Thank you for joining us. It’s been a privilege to bring this story to life, and I hope you enjoy every moment as much as we have.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Vic Paulson
Deep in the realm of Georgia Tech, in the distant era of 1947, an eternal party of theatre kids was borne from nothing but a boon of $30 from the student council and the quest of overtaking the world with theatre. Its name: DramaTech.
DramaTech quickly began its unending campaign with a first performance of three one-acts at the local YMCA. Unstoppable in its progress, the theatre gained its first lands in 1952: the Crenshaw Field House. However, this house would not stand the test of time, as it would be condemned in 1959, forcing DramaTech into a nomadic era, and then reformed with a new lighting system conjured by the realm’s finest Electrical Engineering wizards in 1961. DramaTech, however, would still go through many changes.
In 1966, the party lost Mary Nell Santacroce, its party leader since 1949, to the realm of retirement. Moreover, it would eventually find a new refuge in 1967 known as the Georgia Tech Center of Performing Arts, and as the Old Church by its most affectionate patrons.
Despite, or possibly even because of these conditions of the campaign, DramaTech would eventually create new buffs that would take its quest to new heights. The first of these was the theatre’s first summer show in 1970, which was so powerful that it has remained a party staple to this day. A second was the founding of the theatre’s improv troupe in 1983, Let’s Try This!
In 1984, DramaTech welcomed a new party leader to the campaign who served in the role of “Artistic Director”: Greg Abbott. He filled his role well until his passing in 2006.
DramaTech overtook its current refuge in 1996, the Dean James E. Dull Blackbox theatre.
In 2022, the party celebrated its 75th season as the longest-running theatre campaign in the southeast, and today is unrelenting in its quest to overtake the world with theatre.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
a rtistic director
MELISSA FOULGER
P resident
ALLIE HEARN
P roduction M anager
SARA KAPASI secretary
TRIX SUNGA
Business M anager
SHREY PATEL
M arketing director
HALEY MERRITT
MeMBer at L arge
ALMA NAJEM
TECHNICAL SERVICES COUNCIL
t echnica L director
ALYSSA BROSY
MeMBers
LYDIAN HOLT
DHRUV KULKARNI
ELIJAH RABINOVICH
HECTOR TORRES
THEO URBAN
BRAYDEN VAUGHT interns
SARA KAPASI
ELLIE KU
