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O T T E R B E I N T H E AT R E & D A N C E presents
By HENRIK IBSEN Translated by R. FARQUHARSON SHARP
Directed by LENNY LEIBOWITZ Scenic Design by ROB JOHNSON
Costume Design by THOMAS MARTIN (‘21)
Sound Design by DOC DAVIS
Original Music by STEPHEN BLAUCH (‘22)
Music Direction by LYDIA NAMAKYDOOST (‘22)
Film Editing by KAELIN HAGLER
Stage Managed by CARLY SALYER (‘21)
Streaming Online October 29 - November 1, 2020
COMPANY
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
MRS. KATHERINE STOCKMANN........................................................Anna Sheridan BILLING............................................................................................................. Nijah Dent PETER STOCKMANN................................................................................ Trevin Parker HOVSTAD.................................................................................................... Marissa Davis DR. MARGARET STOCKMANN............................................................ Abby Messina CAPTAIN HORSTER...............................................................................Sarah Simmons ELLIE......................................................................................................... Grace Guichard MORTEN......................................................................................................Chase Pittman PETRA............................................................................................................ Hannah Line MORGAN KIIL....................................................................................Madeleine Norton ASLAKSEN.......................................................................................Emma Lou Andrews ENSEMBLE Aidan Behrens, Lucy Breedlove, Lindsay Cernek, Desmond Fernandez, Max Pinson, Taylor Reister, Beth Sanford, Carson Zoch
The play will be performed in five acts with one 15-minute intermission.
MUSIC
Music for “An Enemy of the People” was composed by Stephen Blauch and performed by Lydia Namakydoost, bass
“THE ENEMY”............................................................................................... Introduction “MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE”.........................................Transition Act 1 to Act 2 “NOTHING LIKE FAMILY” featuring Evan Kret, guitar............Transition Act 2 to Act 3 “SOMETHING’S IN THE WATER”........................... Transition Act 3 to Intermission “THE REVELATION”.......................................................................................... Entr’acte “MAJORITY RULE”..................................................................Transition Act 4 to Act 5 “SHE WHO STANDS MOST ALONE”..................................................................Finale
PRODUCTION STAFF
Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance.....................................................T. J. Gerckens Chair, Department of Music............................................................... Dennis Davenport Managing Director............................................................................. Elizabeth Saltzgiver Faculty Technical Director............................................................................Patrick Stone Production Manager......................................................................... Kristen Cooperkline Costume Shop Supervisor....................................................................... Haley Williams Lighting & Sound Supervisor...........................................................................Doc Davis Movement Coach/Voice Coach............................................................ Melinda Murphy 1st Assistant Director.....................................................................................Marley Runk 2nd Assistant Director............................................................................Maggie Feduccia Assistant Lighting Designer...................................................................... Sage Wuertzer Assistant Sound Designer...............................................................................Tori Perdue Assistant Stage Managers...........................................Allison Gammons, Anna Walker Dramaturg.......................................................................................................... Jacob Ronk Technical Director................................................................................. Sophie Rodriguez Carpenter................................................................................................. Anna Wehrmann Properties Master..............................................................................................Belle Smith Properties Assistants...........................................Gabriela Ahumada, Baylee Roberson Charge Scenic Artist...................................................................... Stephanie R. Gerckens Assistant Charge Scenic Artist.......................................................... Addison Chapman Paint Assistants..... Jenna Davies, Matt Knerr, Kate Larson, Olivia Rossi, Gabe Whitnack Wardrobe Master........................................................................................ Valerie Frizzell Junior Drapers............................................................Morgan Joyner, Addie Richmond Master Electrician.......................................................................................... Zoya Bokhari Remote Recordists.................................................................Doc Davis & Mark Mineart SCENIC STUDIO ASSISTANTS Zach Hubler Reilly J. Ryan Ellie Iannucci Belle Smith Sophie Rodriguez LIGHT & SOUND ASSISTANTS Zoya Bokhari Emily Maddox John Diver Kitty Mader Allison Gammons Kailey Miller Jacob Gooch
COSTUME SHOP ASSISTANTS Addison Chapman Anna Kate Reynolds Valerie Frizzell Carly Salyer Morgan Joyner Erin Stumm Thomas Martin BOX OFFICE ASSISTANTS Julia Kelley Mary Nonno Lindsay Lisanti Marley Runk Emily Maddox Michelle Silva Abby Messina
BIOGRAPHIES
T.J. Gerckens (Chair, Producing Artistic Director, Lighting Advisor) is the lighting design faculty member at Otterbein University, a USA829 Union Lighting Designer, and proud Otterbein alumnus. At Otterbein, he has designed the lighting for Chicago, Snoopy!!!, Oklahoma!, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Diary of Anne Frank, Adding Machine: A Musical, Damn Yankees, Dance 2016: The Goddess, The Crucible, Fiddler on the Roof, Dance 2015: Famously Yours...Forever, Dance 2014: Tell-Tale Poe, and Into the Woods. As a freelance lighting designer, T.J. has been part of the design team for the Tony Award winner and MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Mary Zimmerman for the last 27 years. Most recently, he designed lighting for the world premiere of the opera Eurydice, by Sarah Ruhl and Matthew Aucoin at the L.A. Opera in co-production with the Metropolitan Opera, The Music Man at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Mary Zimmerman’s world premiere of The Steadfast Tin Soldier at Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre, last year’s revival of Metamorphoses at the Guthrie Theatre and Berkeley Rep, and Rusalka at the Metropolitan Opera in NYC. Other notable designs include The Odyssey at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Wonderful Town at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Guys & Dolls in L.A., and Treasure Island at the Lookingglass Theatre and Berkeley Rep. His lighting designs have been seen at regional theatres across the United States, on and off Broadway, and at the Metropolitan Opera. Internationally, he has designed in England, Australia, and at the LaScala Opera House in Milan, Italy. He has received numerous awards for his designs including New York’s Drama Desk Award and Lortel Awards for his lighting of Metamorphoses on and off Broadway, Jefferson Awards for The Odyssey and Metamorphoses in Chicago, and an award for “Exemplifying the Art of Collaboration” given to the Zimmerman design team by Entertainment Design Magazine. You can see his designs for Lucia di Lammermoor and La Sonnambula on DVDs released by the Metropolitan Opera. T.J. holds a BFA from Otterbein University and an MFA from Boston University. He is married to set designer, scenic artist, and Otterbein adjunct instructor Stephanie R. Gerckens. Lenny Leibowitz (Director) is in his seventh year as a member of the Otterbein Theatre faculty. Since his arrival in Westerville, Lenny has directed Guys & Dolls, Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady, Into the Woods, Clybourne Park, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Top Girls, Fiddler on the Roof, Radium Girls, and Adding Machine: A Musical. As founding artistic director of Marvell Rep, Off-Broadway, Lenny directed 11 productions, including The Threepenny Opera, which received a Drama Desk nomination for Best Revival of a Musical. Other New York directing credits include the world premiere of Brian Yorkey’s Making Tracks, which ran Off-Broadway at Rockafeller Center’s Taipei Theater. Lenny has directed at some of the nation’s leading regional theatres including the Olney Theatre, the National Players, the Huntington Theatre’s Breaking Ground Festival, and the New Harmony Theatre, where he was artistic director for four years. A Philadelphia native, he made his professional debut as a piano soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra. He received his B.A. from Columbia University and his M.F.A. from Boston University. Member, SDC and AEA. Rob Johnson (Scenic Designer) is a full professor with the Department of Theatre & Dance at Otterbein University. With Otterbein since 1987, Rob teaches scenic design, scenic rendering, model-making, computer-aided drafting and several specialty courses in computer graphics. Past design work at Otterbein includes the settings for Chicago, Singin’ in the Rain, Radium Girls, Macbeth, Big Fish, Thoroughly Modern Millie,
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and many others in the 30+ years he has designed for Otterbein Theatre & Dance. Rob has designed scenery and/or lighting for hundreds of productions throughout his career including musicals, drama, dance concerts, and opera. He has won numerous Ezekiel Awards for his design work. In addition to an undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University, he holds two graduate degrees: a Master of Arts from West Virginia University and a Master of Fine Arts from the Ohio State University. He would, as always, like to praise Jesus Christ for a life full of many personal blessings and a wonderful career. Thomas Martin (Costume Designer) is a senior BFA Design/Technology major from Worthington, OH. His previous Otterbein credits include Chicago (Costume Designer), Dance 2018: Gloriously Grimm (Assistant Costume Designer), and The School for Scandal (Tailor). Thomas has also worked at the Ohio Light Opera, and the Lyric Repertory Company. After graduation in December, Thomas plans on hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in the summer of 2021. Thomas would like to thank his friends and family for their support, as well as the faculty who have guided him during his time at Otterbein. Doc Davis (Sound Designer/Lighting and Sound Supervisor) was born and raised in Pearl, MS. After receiving a BA in Theatre from Belhaven University, he continued his education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. While completing his MFA in Sound Design, he worked as a sound engineer at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, assisting such acts as Mark Morris Dance Company, The National, Derek Trucks Band, Keb’ Mo’, Ralph Lemon Dance Company, and more. After receiving his MFA, he acted as a Mastering Engineer, Sound Designer, A1, Location Recordist, Video Designer, and Re-Recording Mixer for various theaters, companies, and films. Since moving to Columbus, OH, Davis has worked at Otterbein University as Lighting and Sound Supervisor and Events Coordinator. He continues to design and mix shows many times a year and especially loves sharing his approach to Audio Engineering and Sound Design with students of all ages! Carly Salyer (Stage Manager) is a senior BA Theatre major. Previous Otterbein credits include The School for Scandal (Assistant Director), Radium Girls (Assistant Stage Manager), and the OST 2019 season (Assistant Stage Manager). Carly would like to thank her friends and family for their support as well as the Otterbein Theatre department for the opportunity to make theater as safe as possible in our given circumstances. Her work on this show is dedicated to Maggie Feduccia. Stephen Blauch (Composer) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre and Sociology double major from Chardon, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include The Theory of Relativity (Mike), Smoke on the Mountain (Dennis Sanders), The School for Scandal (Rowley), and Singin’ in the Rain (Roscoe Dexter). Stephen would like to thank his friends and family for their constant support of his dreams. He dedicates his music to the many artists whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by the pandemic. Lydia Namakydoost (Music Director) is a junior BA Theatre and BME Music Education double major from Powell, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include Chicago (Assistant Music Director), Guys and Dolls (Assistant Music Director), and The School for Scandal (Dramaturg). Lydia would like to thank her family and friends for the love and support during uncertain times like these. Enjoy the show!
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Kristen Cooperkline (Production Manager) joined the Otterbein family in 2013. She was raised in Columbus and earned her Bachelor of Arts in History/Theatre from the College of Wooster and her Masters of Arts in American Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University. She then received her MFA in Stage Management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her Illinois credits include Macbeth, La Calisto, Battle of Angels, February Dance, and Our Town. Following her time at Illinois, Kristen served as the Event Coordinator for the first-ever American College Dance Festival Association South Regional Conference as well as a stage manager for Bebe Miller Company. She returned to the University of Illinois in 2016 to guest stage manage February 2016, featuring the premiere of American choreographer/director Ping Chong’s piece Baldwin/NOW. Stephanie R. Gerckens (Charge Scenic Artist) is pleased to return to Otterbein to lead the painting of the set for this production. At Otterbein she has previously designed The Crucible, My Way, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Violet (Ohio Theatre Roundtable Award), Longevity Abbreviated, Steel Magnolias, and Antigravity. Her other design credits include Alice in Wonderland for BalletMet; Evie’s Waltz, Escanaba in Love, Drawer Boy (Critic’s Circle Award), Boston Marriage, and Taste of Sunrise for CATCO. She has also designed for The Phoenix Theatre for Children, Porthouse Theatre, Ohio Wesleyan University, Weathervane Playhouse, Miami Valley Dinner Theatre (La Comedia), Chicago’s Remains Theatre, and Circa-21 in Rock Island, Illinois. She spent two seasons at Actors Theatre of Louisville as Resident Assistant Scene Designer and Charge Scenic Artist. Stephanie has painted for theatre, television, and film with clients including Arena Stage, BalletMet, The Oprah Show, and the independent feature film Lawn Dogs (Lead Painter). She has worked with several theatrical production studios including Chicago Scenic Studio, MYSTIC Scenic Studio in Boston, Tamara Backdrops in Chicago, and Live Technologies in Columbus, Ohio. Melinda Murphy (Movement Coach) teaches Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais Method® in the Otterbein Theatre and Dance Department, with application to movement, voice, characterization, singing, and dance. Melinda is one of the few teachers trained in both methods; she combines them in her private practice in Columbus, and in classes and seminars for performing artists at other Ohio colleges. Since coming to Otterbein, she also trained to teach Fitzmaurice Voice work for its specialized tools for improving the voice and breath. Melinda has coached Otterbein productions since the turn of the century. She has also coached equestrians, figure skaters, musicians, and competitive barbershop quartets and choruses including the two-time international gold medalist Southern Gateway Chorus. Elizabeth Saltzgiver (Managing Director) has been a member of the Department of Theatre & Dance since 2000. Her experience in Arts Administration includes work for dhc productions, the Westerville Symphony, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Ohio Light Opera, Ashland University College of Arts and Sciences, the 2013 Westerville Year of the Arts celebration, and the Ashland Balloon Fest. Elizabeth holds a B.A. in Music and Business from Otterbein University and, in 2012, she was named a fellow for the Next Generation Leader of the Arts program here in central Ohio. She is currently Treasurer for the Columbus Arts Marketing Association.
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Patrick Stone (Technical Director Advisor) began his tenure as the Technical Director at Otterbein in the fall of 2014. He spent the previous seven years at the University of Arkansas as the Technical Director. He holds an MFA from the University of South Dakota and a Bachelors of Arts from Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. He teaches classes in stagecraft, properties, metal working, technical direction, wood working, and motion scenery. Patrick also enjoys consulting with local and regional theatres ranging from professional through junior high school. Patrick Stone’s newfound commitment to becoming a ray of sunshine (in the face of his own inner nature) seems to be gaining in the polls. Haley Williams (Costume Shop Manager) is incredibly excited to be with the Otterbein Theatre and Dance family for a second year as Costume Shop Manager. Haley graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln with an MFA in Costume Design and has worked with the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film as a designer and technician. Her previous credits include The Tender Land, Mother Courage, An Act of God, Avenue Q, The Serpent, Hamlet, Blythe Spirit, and the short film The Healing of Harmen. Gabriela Ahumada (Props Assistant) is a sophomore BFA Design/Technology major with an Art History minor from Zihuatanejo, Gro, MEX. Previous Otterbein credits include Dance 2019: Together Again (Prop Master), and Festival 2020 (Stage Manager). Emma Lou Andrews (Aslaksen) is a senior BFA Acting major from Columbus, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include The School for Scandal (Lady Sneerwell), Hay Fever (Clara), and the Advanced Directing Project Butterflies are Free (Jill). Enjoy the show! “I’m out!” -Lenny Leibowitz Aidan Behrens (Ensemble) is a junior BFA Acting major with a minor in Economics from Powell, OH. Previous credits include The School for Scandal (Servant), and As You Like It (Silvius). Aidan would like to thank his family and friends for their unrelenting support. Zoya Bokhari (Master Electrician) is a junior BA Theatre and Business Administration & Management double Major, with Arts Administration & Art History Minors from Frisco, TX. Previous Otterbein credits include Radium Girls (Master Electrician), Dance 2019: Together Again (Assistant Wardrobe Master), and Dance 2018: Gloriously Grimm (Board Op). She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her and hopes you enjoy this socially distanced show! Lucy Breedlove (Ensemble) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major from Vienna, VA. Previous credits include the role of Babette Muller in Watch on the Rhine at Arena Stage, and two-time national finalist in the Great American Songbook Academy. Many thanks to Mom and Dad. Love and miss you guys! Lindsay Cernek (Ensemble) is a junior BFA Acting major with a minor in English Literary Studies from Naperville, IL. Previous Otterbein credits include A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Miss Barley, Ensemble, Phoebe u/s), the Advanced Directing Project Fun Home (Alison), and the Classroom Project The Seagull (Arkadina). Lindsay owes it all to the support of her amazing friends and family, especially the twins!
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Addison Chapman (Paints Assistant) is a sophomore BFA Design/Technology major from Mount Gilead, OH. Previous credits include Stitcher for The School for Scandal, Chicago and Dance 2019: Together Again. She would like to thank Rebecca White for stealing her from OSU, as well as her parents for being the ever-present support throughout her education. Marissa Davis (Hovstad) is a senior BFA Acting major from Gahanna, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include Radium Girls (Sob Sister, Mrs.Fryer, Mrs.MacNeil, Clerk), Macbeth (Witch #1), The School for Scandal (u/s Sneerwell, Candour). Other credits include Cassius Clay (Odessa) with Theatre of Conviction at Marion Correctional Institution. They’ll miss their home and family here at Otterbein. Nijah Dent (Billing) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major from Monroe, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (u/s Miss Shingle and Eugenia, Ensemble) and Hidden In This Picture (Reuben). I’m grateful to be a part of a department with such wonderful faculty and students. Everyone has been so flexible and conscientious during these trying, and uncertain times. Maggie Feduccia (2nd Assistant Director) is a sophomore BA Theatre major with a Creative Writing minor from Nolensville, TN. Previous Otterbein credits include A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Production Assistant). Desmond Fernandez (Ensemble) is a senior BFA Acting major from Columbus, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include “Master Harold”… and the Boys (Sam Semela), Radium Girls (Berry, Martland, Flinn), and The School for Scandal (Sir Oliver Surface). He wants to thank all his professors who have become family to him now, all the members of the Westerville community for their love and support, and his friends and family for always being there for him. We made it, Baby! Now it’s on to the next step. OneLove Valerie Frizzell (Wardrobe Master) is a senior BFA Design/Technology major from Dallas, TX. Previous Otterbein credits include Radium Girls (Costume Designer), and The School for Scandal (Draper). Other credits include Wardrobe Master for Theatre Aspen’s 2020 summer season. Valerie would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her, and the faculty and staff for giving her the opportunity to do theater in a trying time. Allison Gammons (Assistant Stage Manager) is a junior BFA Design/Technology major with a History Minor from Columbus, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include Chicago (Assistant Master Electrician), and Guys and Dolls (Master Electrician). Other credits include An Aspect of Love at CATCO (Assistant Stage Manager). Allison would like to thank Carly and Anna for all their support during this unconventional rehearsal experience. You’re both STARS! Grace Guichard (Ellie Stockmann) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Walnut Creek, CA. Previous Otterbein credits include Marissa Davis’ directing workshop of Seminar (Kate). Grace is so grateful for her parents and her roommates for being wonderful, supportive humans!
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Morgan Joyner (Junior Draper) is a sophomore BFA Design/Technology major from Dallas, TX. Hannah Line (Petra) is a junior BFA Acting major from Windsor, CA. Previous Otterbein credits include The School for Scandal (u/s for Maria and Lady Teazle), the workshop of Master Builder (Hilda), and the workshop of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Helena). I want to thank my family for their support in this crazy time. Thanks everyone for watching! Enjoy the show! Shelby McSwords (Hair and Makeup) is a senior BA Theatre and WGSS major with a focus in Power and Identity from Marysville, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include Hay Fever (Jackie Coryton), The School for Scandal (Assistant Dialect Coach), and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Assistant Dialect Coach). Shelby wants to thank their professors and family for their support over the last few years. Special thanks go to their parents and their twin, Dr. Tammy Birk, Kappa Phi Omega, and the WGSS program. ALL the love. Abby Messina (Dr. Stockmann) is a junior BFA Acting major from Westerville, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include Radium Girls (Irene/Wiley), Hay Fever (Jackie understudy), and the Classroom Project The Seagull (Paulina). She would also like to thank Stephen, Brooke, Will, and Aidan for being the best quarantine pals a doctor could ask for; and her fellow cast and crew members for making rehearsals in “Zoomland” the highlight of her day. Madeleine Norton (Morgan Kiil) is a senior BFA Acting major from Dallas, TX. Previous Otterbein credits include A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Lady Eugenia, Ensemble), Radium Girls (Kathryn Schaub u/s), and the workshop production of Next to Normal (Natalie). Madeleine is honored to share her senior show alongside such a wonderful, heartfelt cast and crew. Many thanks to her family and friends for their undying support; her professors for their imparting of valuable wisdom; and to Lenny, her director, for always making her smile! Trevin Parker (Peter Stockmann) is a senior BFA Acting major from Ironton, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include The School for Scandal (Charles Surface), and the workshop production of Fun Home (Bruce Bechdel). Other credits include Peter and the Starcatcher (Prentiss), Grease (Sonny), and Catch Me if You Can (u/s Frank Jr.) at New London Barn Playhouse. I feel so grateful for this community of artists that has trained me, supported me, and pushed me. Class of ‘21: through thick and thin, for better or worse, through Zoom fatigue and malware attacks, though not richer but poorer, we did it! Tori Perdue (Assistant Sound Designer) is a sophomore BFA Design/Technology major with a minor in Educational Studies from Westerville, OH. Previous off-campus credits include She Kills Monsters Virtual Realms (Tech Director and Sound Designer), Crazy for You (Asst. Tech Director and Sound Designer), and Carrie: The Musical (Sound Designer and Op).
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Max Pinson (Ensemble) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major from Kansas City, MO. Previous Otterbein credits include The School for Scandal (Trip). He is extremely grateful to be a part of theatre in these unprecedented times, and he would like to thank the cast, crew, and his family for all of their support. Chase Pittman (Morten) is a junior BFA Acting major from Jacksonville Beach, FL. Previous Otterbein credits include “Master Harold” …and the Boys (Willie Malopo), Radium Girls (Tom), and The School for Scandal (Careless/Swing). Chase is thrilled to be a part of this cast and would like to thank Lenny Leibowitz for his constant support and guidance. Taylor Reister (Ensemble) is a sophomore BFA Acting major with a Film Studies minor from Sarasota, FL. Previous Otterbein credits include the Otterbein Underground Lab Festival (Performer). Taylor is delighted to be making her Otterbein mainstage debut in this pertinent piece of theatre. Addie Richmond (Junior Draper) is a sophomore BFA Design/Technology major from Tampa, FL. Previous Otterbein credits include The School for Scandal (Asst Wardrobe Manager). After graduation, Addie hopes to design for the BBC. Baylee Roberson (Properties Assistant) is a sophomore BA Theatre major with Studio Art and Arts Admin minors from Westerville, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include Properties Assistant for Radium Girls and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. In the future, Baylee hopes to continue to use theatre to shape her community. Enjoy the show! Sophie Rodriguez (Technical Director) is a junior BFA Design/Technology from Houston, TX. Previous Otterbein credits include Radium Girls (Assistant Master Electrician). Other credits include Scenic Carpenter at Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre for the productions of West Side Story, Newsies, and Mary Poppins. Marley Runk (First Assistant Director) is a senior BA Theatre major with an Arts Administration minor from Lima, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include Chicago (Assistant Director), the workshop production of Painting Churches (Director), and Otterbein Summer Theatre 2018 (Artistic Associate/Assistant Director). Marley would like to thank all of her friends, family, and the faculty for their undying support over the last 3 1/2 years (special s/o to Hannie). She is honored to be able to work alongside Lenny & this fabulous team for her last Otterbein mainstage production, and she is excited to begin her final Otterbein credit, her Advanced Directing Project of The How and the Why by Sarah Treem, later this fall. Beth Sanford (Ensemble) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Burlingame, CA. Previous Otterbein credits include Festival 2020 (Catherine Parr in Six the Musical and Women from Screen to Stage as Beck), and The School for Scandal (Costume Crew & Crabtree’s makeup). She looks forward to her remaining years at Otterbein and eagerly awaits future learning experiences every day. Anna Sheridan (Mrs. Katherine Stockmann) is a senior BFA Acting major from Cleveland, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include Radium Girls (Grace Fryer), Seascape (Nancy), The Pillowman (Ariel), and Macbeth (Witch 3). As this is Anna’s final main
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stage production, she would like to dedicate this performance to her parents, Ed and Louise; and also to thank her grandparents, Mary, Justin, and Sam for their constant love and support. Sarah Simmons (Captain Horster) is a junior BFA Acting major from Portsmouth, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include The School for Scandal (Mr. Snake). Other credits include Joseph and the Amazing... (Narrator), and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Cassandra) at Weathervane Playhouse. Sarah would like to thank her parents for their never-ending support and love. Belle Smith (Properties Master) is a senior BFA Design/Technology major with a Studio Art minor from Powell, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include OST 2018 (Props Master). Other credits include Glimmerglass Festival 2019 & 2020 (Props Intern), and Tantrum Theatre 2017 (Spot Op). Belle plans to graduate in December and hopes to attend grad school soon. They would like to thank friends, family, T.J., Kristen, Rebecca, Rob, and more for supporting them during their time at Otterbein. Tiffany Stone (Junior Draper) is a sophomore BFA Design/Technology major from Dallas, TX. Previous Otterbein credits include The School for Scandal (Stitcher). In the future, she plans to tour as a wardrobe manager and create costumes for productions all over the country. Anna Walker (Assistant Stage Manager) is a junior BA Theatre major from Barrington, IL. Previous Otterbein credits include A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Assistant Stage Manager), Radium Girls (Wardrobe Assistant), and Chicago (Production Assistant). Anna would like to thank Carly, Allison, Kitty, EKT, and her parents for their support. Anna would also like to apologize to Elizabeth Saltzgiver for turning this bio in late. Anna Wehrmann (Carpenter) is a sophomore BFA Design/Technology major with a Philosophy minor from Dallas, TX. Previous Otterbein credits include Radium Girls (Lightboard Operator), and The School for Scandal (Deck Crew). Other credits include Merchant of Venice (ASM) at Mountain View college, and Trojan Women (Technical Director) at Booker T. Washington HSPVA. Sage Wuertzer (Assistant Lighting Designer) is a sophomore BFA Design/Technology major from Glen Ellyn, IL. Previous Otterbein credits include Festival 2020: An Underground Lab Art Experience (Lighting Designer). Other credits include the Illinois High School Theatre Festival Allstate Production 2019: In the Heights. Sage would like to thank their friends from home and their “bubble” of friends here at Otterbein for always supporting and taking care of them. Carson Zoch (Ensemble) is a BFA Acting major from Houston, OH. Previous Otterbein credits include A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Ensemble). Other credits include Disney’s Newsies (Jack), and Bonnie and Clyde (Clyde). He’s excited for everyone to see such a topical and relevant show!
THE PLAYWRIGHT
Henrik Ibsen (born March 20, 1828, Skien, Nor.died May 23, 1906, Kristiania) became theatre director and resident playwright of the new National Theatre at Bergen and was charged with creating a national drama at the age of 23. He directed the Norwegian Theatre in Kristiana from 1857 to 1863, when the theatre went bankrupt. He then set off on extended travels in Europe, beginning a self-imposed exile that would last until 1891. In Italy he wrote the troubling moral tragedy Brand (1866) and the buoyant Peer Gynt (1867). After the satire Pillars of Society (1877) he found his voice and an international audience with powerful studies of middle-class morality in A Doll›s House (1879), Ghosts (1881), An Enemy of the People (1882), The Wild Duck (1884), and Rosmersholm (1886). His more symbolic plays, most of them written after his return to Norway in 1891, include Hedda Gabler (1890), The Master Builder (1892), Little Eyolf (1894), and When We Dead Awaken (1899). Emphasizing character over plot, Ibsen addressed social problems such as political corruption and the changing role of women as well as psychological conflicts stemming from frustrated love and destructive family relationships. He greatly influenced European theatre and is regarded as the founder of modern prose drama.
OTTERBEIN THEATRE & DANCE presents Dance 2020:
Choreographed by Stella Hiatt Kane
STREAMING ONLINE November 19 - 7:30pm November 21- 8:00pm November 20 - 8:00pm November 22 - 2:00pm CALL OR CLICK FOR TICKETS 614.823.1109 www.otterbein.edu/drama
HONORARY CAST LIST
In addition to those who donated ticket fees during the spring 2020 closure, many of you have generously supported our call for help to keep our production program moving forward, despite the continued obstacles imposed by the ongoing pandemic. Members who give annually at the Director and Producer level are included in the Joanne Van Sant Society.
Thank you for contributing to the education of our students!
Producer ($5,000+) Oakland Nurseries Overbrook Clinical Associates
Director ($1,000-$4,999) Kent D. Stuckey
Designer ($500-$999) Brian Day Tom & Mary Alice Dillman Petie Dodrill David C. & Nancy E. Smith Evans John & Terry Geary
Anne Kloos Douglas R. & Mary Pat Knight Al & Louise Minor Carolyn Reeder Barbara M. Rupple
Diva ($250-$499) Daniel Bear William & Sonya Evans Sandra Freer Brian Nonno Charles & Maruja Paule
Kathy Ryan Douglas R. Smeltz Sarah Whybrew Laura Cean Wilson
Star ($100-$249) Gloria & Philip Absi Connie & Lawrence Ackert Richard & Linda Beckner Linda L. Blicke Len & Sharon Bussard Barbara Clapham David Coffman John & Sharon Davis Margaret English Duffy Benedicta G. Enrile M.D. James Farmer Peggy Garrison Don & Judy Goldberg Cyndy Kay Hoskey Lynda Huey
Donna & Thomas Kerr Janet Koscik Ron Lykins Terri Maselli Floyd & Carolyn McKinney Pearson McWane Bill Miller & Madelon Timmons Carl D. & Helen W. Miller Dennis & Sue Ann Norton Brad Ostroff James & Martha Owens Thomas & Barbara Perlatti Rebecca Princehorn & Clayton Cormany Tom & Sally Rice
Patricia Ryan Elizabeth A. Salt Amy Sanford Alan & Linda Smith David & Beckey Stamm Arlene & Robert Stuart Richard & Jeanette Thomas Luann Toth Janice Townsley Michael Vehonsky David & Joyce Warner Richard & Mary Jo Weaver Craig & Carol Young
HONORARY CAST LIST Supporting Actor ($50-$99) Anonymous Marilyn Burke Rose Caiola Anthony & Judith Carmona Kenneth & Margaret Carter Ted Chaney
Linda Crawford Alyce Elbert Lisa Elias Cheryl Gooch Kathleen Jones Nancy Schweiger
Jon & Joyce Stonebraker Margaret Strosky Heather Thuermer James & Carol Waugh Roger L. Wilson Ann Ziegel
Extra ($10-$49) Beth Arnold Carolyn Baggarly Melissa Barber Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Conard Marsha Crippen Beth Daugherty Joanne Figge Brian Hafer Flora Hammond Jenni Hesterman Kim & Bud Hoessly Ron & Mary Armstrong Hooker John Jackson Jennifer Judd
John & Regina Kengla Walter & Connie Kobalka Barbara Limbert Tricia Line Richand & Catherine Loveland Barbara Glor Martin Lisa Maxwell Vicki Murphy Tracy Nagel Jame A. & Ann Peeples Jeff Pinson Kenneth Remaklus David Robinson Rebecca Ross
Carolyn Royer Marsha Scanlin John A. & Ann L. Sicker Al & Louise Siegel Mackedie Spiker Jerry & Karen Squires Joann Sudduth Carol Ventresca Cynthia Vyszenski Kay Wagner James & Carol Waugh Diane Weed Matt Whitnack Melissa Young
When Otterbein University was forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic last March, we were devastated to have to cancel our spring production, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder just as we were beginning final tech and dress rehearsals. The actors had rehearsed for more than five weeks and we had already invested thousands of dollars in scenery, costumes, lights, licensing, advertising, and more. We weren’t sure how we could possibly pay our bills and prepare for a fall season given the loss of ticket revenue. Many ticket holders stepped up, donating their ticket fees and providing addditional financial support. It is because of all of the generosity of those you see here, our sponsors, and many more who prefer to remain anonymous, that we are able to fully produce this fall 2020 season. Thank you for your trust in us and for being a part of the Otterbein Theatre & Dance Family. We look forward to entertaining you in person again very soon. - Elizabeth Saltzgiver, Managing Director
2020 SPRING MUSICAL DONORS Philip & Gloria Absi Connie & Lawrence Ackert Lisa & Zahid Afzal John & Nancy Anderson Jay & Lynn Anderson The Andersons & Coughlins Anonymous Charles Ansley Jason & Jenny Archer David & Susan Arnold Gary Armbrust Marci Azbell Kay F. Ball Jim Bartholomew Fred & Pat Baum Dan Bear, in memory of Judy Gebhart (’67) Bear Ben & Kay Bennett Dr. & Mrs. Donald Bennion Mr. & Mrs. Joe Bevan Kathy Bielmeier The Big River Crew The Black Family The Boggs Family John & Susan Boylan John & Marie Brandt Donna L. Broadway Barb Brooks Joe & Dorena Brown Chip Bruchac Ann Buchfinck Brianna Burkett ‘03 Marjorie Burnham Doug & Kathy Burrows Len & Sharon Bussard William Cannode Anthony & Judith Carmona Kenneth & Margaret Carter Ted Chaney Judy Christian Barbara Clapham David Coffman John Cole Amy Collins Mike & Debra Collins Liz Condos Linda Cowgill
Linda Crawford Julie Cronk Leslie Dannaher Lynn & Tom Davison Barbara Demetro Brent DeVore & Nancy Nikiforow Shirley & Ned Dewire Pauline Dickey Mary Kay & Bill Dickinson Bernice & Bob Donaldson Barbara Donohue Richard & Margaret Doone Dorie, Jill, Linda, Michele Peg Duffy Barbara Durbin Anita Ebbert Janice Eddey The Endres Family Benedicta Enrile The Esparza Family David C. & Nancy E. Smith Evans Bill & Sonya Evans Toba Feldman Barb Fillmer Tim & Dia Foley Janis & Pat Ford Brian & Sandy Freer Lawrence Friedman Sue Frost Jim Gahman & Kay Mollman Rachel Gangestad Peggy Garrison & Ken Truman Mark Geary Barb Gentile & Jane Wiest Barbara George Janey George Jim Gieseke & Debby Fox Chris & Cynthia Gillespie Jeff & Gretchen Glasgow Donald & Judith Goldberg Ann Grabowsky Mark Granger Paul Greger Helen Hall Alan Goff & Coral Harris Patrick & Wallis Harsch Heidi, Linda, & Charlotte
Dan & Mary Helvoigt Carolyn Hendey Ann Henkener Frank & Jean Henson Tricia Herban Vince & Gayle Herried Mitch Walker & Sarah Hoban Kim & Bud Hoessly Judy Howard Hal & Janine Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Hoffman Judy Hoffmann Debra Holman Mary Armstrong & Ron Hooker Doug & Joan Hoover Karen & Kevin Howard Verna Hubbard Lynda Huey Violy Hughes Karen Ickes Jack & Martin J. Thomas & Kathleen Jones Stephen & Jo Ann Judy Bob Kaplan & Heather Sowald Keator/Stallings The Keeling Family K.L.M. Mary Pat & Douglas Knight Connie & Walt Kobalka J.R. & Liz Kolmer Greg Koltun Donna & Nick Kosanovich Roger & Linda Krogwold Judy & Ed Krol Dan Kuhlman & Jess Ohler David & Barbara Lambert Otto Laster William LaTaille & Cheryl Trevethan Jerry & Jo Ellen Laub Amy Levine Martha Lichtensteiger Barbara Limbert Evon Lineburgh Carol Long Dick & Catherine Loveland Ron Lykins
Ray Lynd Tina Mader Carolyn Madison Cathy Manly Barbara Martin Mary’s Group Sandy & Tom Masterson Sondra Matter Kevin & Mary McCleery Anne McCord Anne McIntyre Evonne McNabb Larry & Millie McVey Everett & Carol Meidell Brian & Carol Mercer George Miller Mike & Nancy Miller William K. & M. Jane Miller Al & Louise Minor Alan & Linda Smith Jack & Peggy Moreland Jim, Maureen, & Daniel Motter Sam & Sharlee Murphy Skip & Sue Musheno Manuella & Dave Mylander Tracy Nagel Nevalyn Fritsceh Nevil Bob & Dana Nichols J. Noe Theater Gang Brian & Susan Nonno Dennis & Sue Ann Norton The Norton Family Kathy Olson Wilbur & Barbara Osborne Bill Ostrander & Jill Schultz Brad Ostroff Martha & Jim Owens Linda & Jim Pace Charles & Maruja Paule Peggy, Denise & Brendan Kay Penzone Andi Prince Rebecca Princehorn & Clay Cormany Mary Lou Rahde Jean Ralley Stan & Becky Regas
Lisa Renken Dr. Jeff & Veronica Reutter Tom & Sally Rice Charlotte & Quincy Robe Jeff Rone Jim & Sharon Roshon Emily Ross Carolyn S. Royer Tara & Brad Rozen Barbara M. Rupple J. E. Rusanowsky Sharon Rush Jim Russell Karen Russell & Doris Steppe Kim Russell Elizabeth A. Salt Judie Salyer Lynn B. Sankey Daryl, Theresa, & Dale Saunders Susan Saunders Diane Schneider Lisa Schneider & John Havener Gary & Beth Schwarzmueller Loysetta Sexton K.H. Shafer & Associates, LLC Paul & Alyce Sheridan Bill & Nancy Sheridan Don & Carol Shoemaker Judy Shoemaker & Lisa Cornelison Al & Louise Siegel Susan Silbermann Bernie Simpkins Ronald G. & Linda Simpson Douglas Smeltz Jim & Brenda Spadafore Dominican Sisters Jane Sprague Wayne & Linda Springer Jerry & Karen Squires Karen Stainbrook Beckey & Dave Stamm Anita Evans & Charlene Lanier Rob & April Steffy Glenna Stemen Jeff & Dianne Stevens Sandra Fabel Stewart Jon & Joyce Stonebraker
Margaret Strosky Ellen Stukenberg John & Betty Lou Stull Ellen Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. John Swartz Carol Sykes Jim Tarpoff Harold & Janice Thorley Kay Tibbles John & Luann Toth Janice Townsley Manel & Olli Tuovinen Don & Miriam Utter Fred & Susan Vierow Kay Wagner Rhonda Walkup Mr. & Mrs. Victor Wang David B. & Joyce Shannon Warner Frank Watkins James & Carol Waugh Jayne Wenner & Peter Costanza Rob & Denise Wesley Nancy Wharton Jan Whitlatch Leslie Williams & Marty Madden Rob & Kim Williams Rodger Williams Sara Willson Mrs. Anne Marie Wilson Laura Cean Wilson John Wirtz Carolyn & Joseph Wissenbach Kathy Wolken The Woodard Family Sudie Woodruff & Brad Mitchell The Word Nerd Norma Worley Susan Wright & Mary Sheskey Linda & Bostwick Wyman Mr. & Mrs. Earl Yeager Craig & Carol Young Bridget Yurecka Charles & Judy Zech Ann & David Ziegel Mike & Jaynee Ziegler