Bulrusher Playbill

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We are thrilled to welcome you back to the School of Theatre at Florida State and to our exciting 20222023 season of plays and musicals! Each year, we present performances that build on our rich past to reflect on the now, stimulate discussion among our community, and significantly enhance our students’ education.

For over 50 years, the School of Theatre has trained students not just for Broadway stages but as theatremakers, leaders, artists, and advocates for theatre across the world. None of this would be possible without our immensely dedicated faculty and staff and the generous and loyal support from members of our community. It is no wonder that with such shared effort the School of Theatre continues to be recognized as one of the top programs in the country.

We hope that you will join us for each and every production as we celebrate the incredibly talented students, faculty, and staff who have worked tirelessly to create what you see on stage. Thank you for supporting the arts and the School of Theatre at Florida State as we could not do it without you!

- Brad Brock & Kris Salata

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The School of Theatre is located on land that is the ancestral and traditional territory of the Apalachee Nation, the Muscogee Nation, the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to their descendants, to the generations yet unborn, and to all Indigenous people.

Brad Brock Director, School of Theatre Florida State University

Kris Salata Chair, School of Theatre Florida State University

THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE AT FLORIDA STATE

As one of the top-tier theatre training programs in the nation, the School of Theatre at Florida State provides its students with a wide variety of theatrical and educational opportunities. The primary mission of the School of Theatre is to offer students a comprehensive education in theatre and to prepare emerging artists to enter the professional theatre industry. As a result, the School of Theatre provides both student artists and community audience members a diverse array of productions that explore the spectrum of our shared humanity.

Founded in 1973 under the vision and leadership of then-Dean Richard G. Fallon, the School of Theatre enjoys a national reputation, in large part, because of the excellence of its undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as a gifted faculty of nationally recognized professional artists and educators. The London Theatre Studies program, the chance to work side by side with guest artists and eminent scholars, as well as showcase opportunities in New York City and Los Angeles are just a few of the many reasons why students are attracted to our various professional and academic degrees from all over the United States, many foreign countries, and every county in Florida.

Alumni of the program include Broadway stars Christiani Pitts, Montego Glover, and Leslie Flesner, television producer Steven Sears, Emmy Award-winners John Papsidera and John Brace, Broadway producers Heather Provost and Darren Bagert, Playwright and Professor Suzan Zeder, and a host of talented entertainment industry professionals. Through their creative work, research, publication, and service, School of Theatre alumni contribute to the commercial, educational, and cultural life of the citizens of Florida and the nation.

The School of Theatre at Florida State is a member of the University/Resident Theatre Association, Inc. and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE AT FLORIDA STATE PRESENTS

Written by Eisa Davis Director

L’Oreal

Lampley

Scenic Designer

Tatiana Vintu

Lighting Designer

Xotchil Musser

Technical Director

Danielle Gonzalez

Intimacy Coordinator

Hannah Fazio

Calling Stage Manager

Callista Payne

Costume Designer

Emily Tappan

Sound Designer Zach Cramer

Fight Director

Jason Armit

Dramaturg

Jenna Gerdsen

March 31 - April 8, 2023

The Lab Theatre

“Bulrusher” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

BULRUSHER received its world premiere in 2006 at Urban Stages/Playwrights’ Preview Productions in New York

Frances Hill, Artistic Director; Sonia Koslova, Managing Director

It was directed by Leah C. Gardiner

THE CAST

Bulrusher ............................................................................................................. Aly MacDonald

Madame....................................................................................................................Deirdre Klos

Logger Elijah Rios

Vera ....................................................................................................................... Nia Alexander

Boy ........................................................................................................................... Adam Fuller

Schoolch Zachary Izquierdo

River ........................................... Fatima Beneby, Elizabeth Lee, Samantha Serrano, Jordan Walker

THE UNDERSTUDIES*

Bulrusher .......................................................................................................... Samantha Serrano

Madame Asia Kravats

Vera ....................................................................................................................... Jordan Walker

Boy ............................................................................................................. Gordon Cunningham

Schoolch Sean Connor Macdonald

*Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance. Understudies are anticipated to substitute for the following roles on the following dates:

Wednesday, April 5 Jordan Walker will appear as Vera

Friday, April 7 Sean Connor Macdonald will appear as Schoolch

Saturday, April 8 Asia Kravats will appear as Madame Samantha Serrano will appear as Bulrusher Gordon Cunningham will appear as Boy

Thursday, April 6

Time and Place 1950s California

- There will be one fifteen-minute intermission -

CAST HEADSHOTS

Jordan Walker

Zachary Izquierdo

Asia Kravats

Elizabeth Lee

Aly MacDonald

Nia Alexander Fatima Beneby Gordon Cunningham

Adam Fuller

Elijah Rios

Samantha Serrano

Deirdre Klos

Sean Connor Macdonald

Nia Alexander (Vera, Fight Captain) is a senior BFA Acting major from Charlotte, NC. Previous credits include Marie Antionette (Revolutionary #3, u/s Sheep), Marisol (Angel), Daze (Beza), The Serpent Underneath (Witch #3), DreamCity (Melissa), and Suburbia (Zuri). She would like to thank her parents, her professors, and her graduating acting class of 2023 for every experience that has blessed her with wisdom and love.

Fatima Beneby (River Ensemble) is a junior BA Theatre and Media Communications major from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Previous credits include Ask A Mythical Creature! (Various Characters) and Friday Night Live Sketch Comedy (Various Characters). She thanks her family for their continuous love and support in addition to the hardworking cast and crew of the show.

Gordon Cunningham (u/s Boy) is a sophomore Studio Art & Theatre major from Alameda, CA. Previous credits include Into the Woods (Rapunzel’s Prince), Cinderella (Jean-Michele), Puffs (Wayne), and Clue (Wadsworth). He thanks his director L’Oreal Lampley and his lovely mom.

Adam Fuller (Boy) is a freshman BA Theatre and Applied Mathematics major from Saint Petersburg, FL. Previous credits include Into the Woods (Male Swing), Company (Harry), She Loves Me (Georg), and Something Rotten! (Nigel). He would like to thank Seth.

Zachary Izquierdo (Schoolch) is a senior BA Theatre major from Hialeah, FL. Previous stage credits include STA’s production of Contact (Owen, Astronaut), and film credits including Gay Quiz (Spencer), Paloma (Boy), and Filth (Evan). To the last four years, thank you.

Deirdre Klos (Madame) is a senior BA Theatre major from Tampa, Florida and is very excited for her first mainstage! Previous credits include Extremities (Marjorie), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Helena), and Prefers Bright Indirect Light (Basil). She would like to thank her friends and family for their constant support. Also thank you to the Bulrusher team for all their hard work!

Asia Kravats (u/s Madame) is a senior BA Theatre major from Jacksonville, FL. Previous credits include Self-Editing (Lee), The Crucible (Abigail Willams), Harry’s Hotter at Twilight (Alice), and Midsummer/Jersey (Nikki Bottom). She would like to thank her family for their endless support.

Elizabeth Lee (River Ensemble) is a junior BFA Acting major from Conyers, GA. Previous credits include Witch (Elizabeth) and Moon Man Walk (Esther). She thanks her family, church, and artistic community.

Aly MacDonald (Bulrusher) is a freshman BA Theatre major from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Previous credits include F*ck You, A Play about Nothing… (Shadow) through Side B Society, RENT (Mimi), and Chicago (June). She thanks her family for their love and support.

Sean Connor Macdonald (u/s Schoolch) is a junior BA Theatre major from West Palm, FL. Previous credits include Peter and The Starcatcher (Leonard Aster) and TCC’s Something Rotten! (Shylock). He thanks his family for their continuous support and love.

Elijah Rios (Logger) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Boynton Beach, FL. Previous credits include Lend Me a Tenor (Tito Merelli). He is honored to be able to tell this beautiful story and dedicates his performance to his mother.

Samantha Serrano (River Ensemble, u/s Bulrusher) is a junior Biological Science major from Orlando, FL. Previous show credits include Last Stop On Market Street (JoJo, Dancing Teen), Prefers Bright Indirect Light (Cactus), Into the Woods (Witch), and Guys and Dolls (Miss Adelaide). Le gustaría agradecer a su familia por su infinito amor y apoyo y al elenco y al equipo por su dedicación a este espectáculo.

Jordan Walker (River Ensemble, u/s Vera) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Fort Myers, FL. Bulrusher is Jordan’s first mainstage show in a SOT production, but previous film credits include Lay: The Movie (Iman) and The Performance (Crew, Jordan). She would like to thank her mother and family as well as the cast and crew of Bulrusher for their love and support.

Opinions

Information in "Who's Who" is provided by members of this production.

expressed are those of the players, and not necessarily those of the School of Theatre or Florida State University.

WHO’S WHO

Jason Armit (Fight Director) is a Fight Director/Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors and holds a B.F.A. in Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi. Previously at FSU: The Ruby Sunrise, Sweet Charity, Cinderella , and As You Like It . Professional Theatres: Alliance Theatre (Atlanta, GA), Alabama Shakespeare Festival (Montgomery, AL), Utah Shakespeare Festival (Cedar City, UT), among others. Other universities: University of Georgia (Athens, GA), University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC), and Auburn University (Auburn, AL), among others.

Maryann Byram she/her (Deck Stage Manager) is a senior majoring in the English and Theatre BA programs. Previous credits are Men on Boats (Production Assistant) and The Lesson (Stage Manager). She would like to thank her friends, family, peers, and supervisors for their support.

Zach Cramer (Sound Designer) is the Sound Designer for the SOT at FSU. Over the past twenty-five years, he has designed over 100 productions including The Who’s Tommy, Peter Pan, Ragtime, Seussical the Musical, Nine (winner 2008 FTC, 2009 SETC and advanced to national AACT), Titanic, The Producers, Spamalot, Hedda Gabler, Addams Family, Beauty and the Beast, Hairspray, and In The Heights.

Hannah Fazio (Intimacy Coordinator) is a Ph.D. candidate from small-town Minnesota. Previous credits include Something Rotten (Intimacy), The Ruby Sunrise (Intimacy), Sweet Charity (Intimacy), A Town Divided (Intimacy), and more. Thanks to the ensemble and production team for allowing her to be part of such a lovely show.

Jenna Gerdsen (Dramaturg) is a postdoctoral scholar in the SOT at FSU. Her research draws from theatre history, Asian American, and Indigenous studies and examines how racial and ethnic identities in Hawaii are constructed and negotiated through dramatic literature and play production. She has presented research at conferences such as the Association for Theatre in Higher Education, American Society for Theatre Research, Performance Studies International, Comparative Drama Conference, and Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association. Her work has been published in Theatre Journal, Theatre Topics, Journal of American Drama and Theatre, and HowlRound. Forthcoming work will be published in the Encyclopedia of Modern Theatre and an anthology called Learning AntiRacism Through the Arts.

Danielle Gonzalez (Technical Director) is a second year MFA Technical Production student from Fort Lauderdale, FL. She graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Central Florida. Previous credits include As You Like It (Assistant Technical Director, FSU), The Ruby Sunrise (Assistant Technical Director, FSU), and All’s Well That Ends Well (Assistant Technical Director, Utah Shakespeare Festival). She would like to thank her friends and family for all their support!

L’Oreal Lampley (Director) is honored to make her debut as a director at FSU. Theatre credits include Indiana Repertory Theatre’s Flyin’ West (Fannie Mae Dove), Public Theater’s for colored girls... (Lady in Blue, u/s) and Coriolanus (Ensemble), an audio play of The Tempest (Miranda) with Resounding Live, and Trinity Rep’s Othello (Bianca). Education: Brown/ Trinity Rep M.F.A Acting. “All glory to God!” I dedicate this work to all students of color in predominantly white spaces who actively seek to feel seen, and safe. IG: @loreallampley

Xotchil Musser they/she (Lighting Designer) is a multi-skilled human who enjoys designing for theatre, dance, installations, and other forms of visual + interactive art. As a child, they lived on an island south of Miami; now they live in Pittsburgh where they examine the exploration of how theatre can be applied to community health and healing. Xotchil is an advocate for antiracist theatre and strives to build a community in the industry based on equitable practices and altruism. In collaboration and design, they endeavor to uplift Queer Black voices. For more information, visit xotchil.com. BFA: UF ’18, MFA: CMU ’23.

Callista Payne she/her (Calling Stage Manager) is a senior in the BA Theatre program. Previous credits include Edges (Assistant Stage Manager) and Cinderella ( Assistant Stage Manager ). After graduation, she will work as a Production Stage Manager with Opera Neo. She thanks GooserBooster for his support.

Doraline Rolle she/her (Deck Stage Manager) is a sophomore majoring in the Psychology and Theatre BA programs. Previous credits are Dragons Love Tacos (Costume Craftsman) and for colored girls... (Lady in Red). She thanks her mom, sister, and friends for their support.

WHO’S WHO

Zeatha Saint Fleur (Assistant Director) is a senior BA Theatre major from Orlando, FL. Directing credits include Unfortunately, We Performed and Let the World Burn. Acting credits include Dragons Love Tacos (Red Dragon). She thanks Kimberl, Alyse, and Edese!

Amoreena Tillman (Deck Stage Manager) is a junior BA Theatre major from Tallahassee, FL. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Props Crew) and Cinderella (Props Crew). She thanks her family for their love and support.

Tatiana Vintu (Scenic Designer) Tatiana Vintu is a scenographer, creator, and experimenter who strives to capture all the diversity of not tangible environments which influence the audience. Tatiana has designed professionally for many theater and film productions in Europe, U.S., and Asia. As an Associate Professor at the University of Houston, she teaches and works in the area of Scenography and is the Head of the B.F.A. in Design and Technology. Currently, Tatiana is the Head-Curator for USITTPRAGUE QUADRENNIAL (PQ) 2023, and most recently was a curator for PQ 2019 and INNOVATIVE COSTUME OF THE 21ST CENTURY: THE NEXT GENERATION 2019.

DIRECTOR'S NOTE

From Director L’Oreal Lampley

Once I read the play, was informed of the makeup of the predo minate audience, saw the bodies (the cast), visualized the space, recalled my personal experience as an adjunct professor for the university while leaving room for my current one to breathe, I saw the gift in the message behind this production; it is scriptural: “‘The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declares the Lord Almighty’ (Haggai 2:9, New International Version).” It is possible for peace to exist in the same place where there was once pain, hurt, trauma, oppression; a way forward exists, however, the old must be destroyed, completely.

This is not a coming of age story, rather one of conception. Each character experiences their own journey of birthing something new within themselves. As a result of the characters shedding their old ways, the community of Boonville is made new; the air is no longer so thick with toxicity that they cannot breathe. Instead, with the shifting of an old mindset comes the clarity needed to live a fuller life. The change agent you ask? Love.

Love is most felt when something has been sacrificed. My prayer is that people see this show and reconsider how they can better, in their own lives, embody love. My prayer is that the old mindsets that thrive in this community, and beyond this university’s walls are intentionally, completely unashamedly, and with precision targeted and destroyed for the sake of everyone being able to experience their first breath as new, reborn beings.

Dramaturg

PRODUCTION TEAM

Associate

Assistant

Carpenters Abby Akard, Jacqueline Buehner, Zachary Gage, Dominic Krippes, Sarah Liffick, Derek Sands, Takeira Walker

Scenic

..........................................................................................Reona Woods

Assistant Properties Manager ................................................................................. Victoria Guise Properties Artisan............................................................................................. Danielle Gonzalez

Properties Intern ............................................................................... Callista Payne, Hailey Peart

Costume Design Advisor ....................................................................................... Emily Tappan

Costume Technology Advisor .....................................................................................Jacki Armit

Costume Shop Manager .................................................................................... Sarah M. Jahnke

Costume Shop Intern ......................................................................................... Abbey Hodgson

Wardrobe Supervisor Asher Lipscomb, Zach Payne

Staff Wig and Make-Up Artist ........................................................... Madison McKenzie Weber

Wig and Make-Up Assistant ................................................................................Keara Escobedo

Wig and Make-Up Artist ....................................................................................... Anamays Solis

Wig and Make-Up Intern .................................................................................... Jennifer Rosner

Drapers Asher Lipscomb

Stitchers .......................................................................... Bella Ellec, Kevin Huang, Yu-Fang Lin, Sabrina Ollerman, Alex Richard, Makenzie Vaughan

Master Electrician ............................................................................................... Todd Teagarden

Assistant Master Electrician ....................................................................................... Julie Adams

Electricians Julie Adams, Zachary A. Carey, Todd Teagarden

Lighting Supervisor............................................................................................. Todd Teagarden

Assistant Lighting Supervisor ............................................................................. Zachary A. Cary

PATRONS ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEMBERS

Laura Rogers - President

Robert Clickner - Vice President

Sunny Phillips - Treasurer

Carol Weissert - Secretary

Linda Clickner

Barbara Elam

Katherine A. Emrich

Tanya Hollady

Howard Kessler

Annelise Leysieffer

KC McWilliams

Marion Merzer

Jay Newman

Larry Pintacuda

Nancy Stepina-Robinson

Dennis Williams

EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS

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Howard Eisenman

Richard Henry

Mart Hill

Ted* & Barbara* Judd

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Meter

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DIRECTOR

Fred Chappell

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BENEFACTOR

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Hudson

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MacVicar

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FRIEND

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Patrons Association Members listed as of March 28, 2023. All (*) following a donor’s name indicates the person has passed away.

PATRONS SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT: JADE KRYSTAL DYER

Jade is a senior BA Theatre major from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. During her time at FSU, Jade has spent a semester studying abroad in London with FSU’s Theatre Academy London and has acted in several shows. After graduation, Jade wants to work on many professional stages before moving on to teach acting.

FSU credits: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs - Judge Prudence, Men on Boats - Understudy Hall & Understudy Hawkins, Sweet Charity - Ensemble.

“I would like to express my gratitude to the Patrons for supporting the arts and young creatives such as myself as we learn to navigate our lives, the industry, and the world. Your patronage helps us achieve our greatest dreams, and for that I am very thankful.”

2022-2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Angela Musette Russo Memorial Scholarship

Isabella Pila, Briana Rodriguez

Brooks and Almena Pettit Presidential Scholarship

Joshua Reaves

Mart and Louis Hill Presidential Scholarship

Robert Bailey

Davis Gaines Endowed Scholarship in Music Theatre

Charles Antenen, Brady Foley, Gabrielle Hagenlocker

Dean Gil Lazier Student Scholarship in the School of Theatre

Zeatha Saint Fleur*, Mila Sumrall, Jerry Truong, Jordan Walker*

Frank and Jo Ann Fain Endowed Scholarship

Will Porter, Christian Collins, Nicholas Nasta, José Muñoz Triana

Ginger Earnest London Theatre Scholarship

Faith Verbsky, Chloe Ward

Fred Chappell London Theatre Scholarship

Allison Crawford

Hazel Sliger Presidential Scholarship

Rachael Britton

Howard W. Kessler Endowed Scholarship

Noah Sprague, Landry Feldmeier, Emma Kate Farlow, Leah Holewyne

Leon and Jane Schmehl Endowed Theatre Scholarship

Danielle Goldfine, Elijah Rios*, Antonia PackBrown

Michael Martin International Theatre Scholarship

Elizabeth Lee*, Justin Banton, Patrick DuChêne, Nia Alexander*

Richard G. Fallon Scholarship

Jessie Roddy, Max Rosenbush

Robert S. Barber Endowed Scholarship

Alfonso Alvarez, Sidney Barmoha, Rachael Britton, Lilliana Simms, Alyssa Stewart

Steven L. Sears Scholarship in Theatre

Brooke Culp, Ellie Dobleske, Linus O'Palick

Theatre Patrons Association Scholarship

Lillian Aldrich, Gabriella Arias, Tai Beasley, Maryann Byram*, Holly Carroll, Aaron Collins, Jade Dyer, Jonah Harmon, Madeline Hull, Kevin Marvian, Susanna Ninomiya, Audrey Okrutny, Giuliana Sarcone, José Muñoz Triana, Elizabeth Veloso

Theatre Patrons London Endowment

Kevin Marvian, Susanna Ninomiya, Audrey Okrutny, Giuliana Sarcone, Elizabeth Velasco

Theodore and Barbara Judd Endowed Scholarship in Theatre

Zachary Izquierdo*, Brianne Jackson, John Malley, Callista Payne*, Katherine Phelps

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Patrons Association

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All (*) following a donor’s name indicates the person has passed away.

e Patrons Association provides support for student scholarships as well as valuable assistance to support performances and programs that enrich the lives of all students and community members. Each year, the Patrons Association raises more than $40,000 towards student scholarships and recruitment.

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