WELCOME TO THE SHOW!
Brad Brock Director, School of Theatre
Florida State University
Kris Salata Chair, School of Theatre
Florida State University
We are thrilled to welcome you back to the School of Theatre at Florida State and to our exciting 20242025 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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.
THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE AT FLORIDA STATE PRESENTS
Director Monika Gossmann
Scenic Designer Krista Franco
Lighting Designer Xotchil Alyss Musser
Technical Director Ethan Rickert
Intimacy Director Nick Maccarone
Dramaturg Jordan Kosanke
Costume Designer Sungwon An
Composer & Sound Designer Evgeny Plitkin
Fight Director Jason Armit
Calling Stage Manager Samaya Perez
ASL Consultant Shelly Neal
April 11 -19, 2025
The Lab Theatre
SETTING
Late 1600s, New Spain (Mexico)
- There will be one fifteen-minute intermission -
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
DUE TO COPYRIGHT AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, CAPTURING ANY AUDIO-VISUAL CONTENT AND/OR STILL PHOTOS IS PROHIBITED DURING THE PRODUCTION OF THE SINS OF SOR JUANA.
CAST HEADSHOTS
Jason Alvarez Isabella Sophia Burgos Angélica Concepción Angelina Carballo
THE CAST
(In order of appearance)
Juana ...................................................................................... Isabella Sophia Burgos
Novice ............................................................................Victoria Sol García Ramírez
Padre Núñez .................................................................................. Nico Flórez Ortiz
Viceroy ................................................................................................. Jason Alvarez
Madre Filothea ............................................................................ Angelina Carballo
Xochitl ...........................................................................
Aly Mackenzie MacDonald
Sor Sara ...........................................................................................
Dani Hernandez
Vicereine .................................................................................. Angélica Concepción
Silvio ........................................................................................................ Elijah Rios
Pedro ...........................................................................................
Felipe Vargas Rojas Guard ................................................................................................ Justin Martinez
Nun ................................................................................................... Karina Guerra
Nico Flórez Ortiz
Dani Hernandez
Aly Mackenzie MacDonald Justin Martinez
Victoria Sol García Ramírez
Elijah Rios
Karina Guerra
Felipe Vargas Rojas
WHO’S WHO
Jason Alvarez, he/him (Viceroy) is a junior BA Theatre major from Jacksonville, FL. Previous theatre credits include Sweet Charity (u/s Daddy Brubeck), The Heat (Ensemble), and film credits including Out of the Woods (Roderick), Oh How You Hex Me (Nilrem), and Humankindness (Alcon). He would like to thank God, his family, friends, and professors, along with the lovely cast and crew.
Isabella Sophia Burgos (Juana) is a junior BA Theatre major with a performance focus track from Miami, FL. Previous credits include Romeo and Juliet (Juliet), Julius Caesar (Cassius), and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! (Duckling). She would like to thank her mother, father, and sisters as well as the cast of The Sins of Sor Juana for their love and support.
Angelina Carballo, she/her (Madre Filothea) is a sophomore BFA Music Theatre major from Miami, FL, and this is her first mainstage straight play at FSU! Previous FSU credits include Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Ensemble), Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! (Swing, Dance Captain), Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience! (Ensemble), New World School of the Arts’ Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Cinderella), and The 2014-2017 National Tour of Annie (Annie, July, Kate, u/s Molly). Special thanks to her family, friends, God, and this incredible cast and crew for their constant love and support.
Angélica Concepción, she/her (Vicereine) is a senior BM Music Theatre major originally from Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Recent credits include 9 to 5: The Musical (Judy), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), and The Wolves (#00). She would like to thank her wonderful family and friends as she culminates her time at FSU! Go Noles!
Nico Flórez Ortiz, he/him (Padre Núñez) is a senior BA Theatre major from Miami, FL. Previous credits from the College of Motion Picture Arts include
Luke (Lovesick, Fallout), Antonio (Pieces of Me), and Corey (Meet Cute). He would like to thank his family and friends for their unconditional support. ¡Que viva Colombia!
Victoria Sol Garcia, she/her (Novice) is a senior BA Theatre major with a performance focus track from Monterrey, Mexico. Some of her previous credits include thesis film Strong Codependent Women: Working Title with FSU Film (Luna), Our Dear Dead Drug Lord (Kit), and As You Like It (Touchstone). She would like to thank her mother, father, and siblings for their unconditional love and support, as well as Monika Gossman, her mentors, friends, and the cast and crew of The Sins of Sor Juana.
Karina Guerra, she/her (Nun, u/s Novice) is a junior BFA Acting major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include Songs for a New World (Woman 1), Perfect Storm (Writer/Director), and Rabbit Hole (Becca). She would like to thank Denise and Raoul Guerra for their continued support!
Dani Hernandez (Sor Sara) is a junior BA Theatre major from Miami, FL. Her previous credits include Three Anne Franks (Anne One) and Sororicide (Caytie), as well as various film credits with FSU College of Motion Picture Arts, Columbia University, and independent companies. She would like to thank God, her family, friends, Monika Gossmann and the exceptional cast and crew of The Sins of Sor Juana for their love and support and for making this experience special.
Aly Mackenzie MacDonald, she/her (Xochitl) is a junior BA Theatre major with a performance focus track from Pembroke Pines, FL. Previous credits include Bulrusher (Bulrusher), 9 to 5: The Musical (Kathy), and Romeo and Julian (Benvolio). She would like to thank God, her family and friends, and Monika Gossmann for their endless love and support.
WHO’S WHO
Justin Martinez, he/him (Guard) is a senior Theatre and Sociology double major from West Palm Beach, FL. He would like to thank his friends and family as well as the cast and crew of The Sins of Sor Juana for their love and support.
Elijah Rios, he/him (Silvio) is a senior BFA Acting major from South FL. Previous credits include Bulrusher (Logger), Imogen Says Nothing (John Heminges, Ned Whiting), and Everybody (Somebodies). He is extremely grateful to God for the opportunity to pursue his passion and extends his heartfelt thanks to everyone at FSU who has supported him and made it possible for him to take the stage one last time. He would now like you to watch the play. It’s time. He’s excited. It is so close to starting. Seriously, why are you still reading. Get ready for The Sins of Sor Juana . He says Goodbye and that he loves you.
Felipe Vargas Rojas, he/him (Pedro) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Cali, Colombia. Previous credits include Shrek the Musical (Lord Farquaad) and Matilda the Musical (Rudolpho). He would like to thank his mother, father, and step-father as well as the cast and crew of The Sins of Sor Juana for their love and support.
Sungwon An, she/her (Costume Designer), is a second-year MFA Costume Design student at FSU. She practices both costume design and costume technology. She built Inga’s dirndl for The Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein and was an assistant costume designer for Once Upon a Mattress and 9 to 5: The Musical. She also teaches Intro to Costume Design and Costuming I. She won 1st place at the 2024 SETC Theatre costume design competition.
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 School of Theatre: Once Upon a Mattress, The Wolves . 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), Auburn University (Auburn, AL), among others.
Zach Cramer (Sound Manager) is the Sound Designer for the School of Theatre 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), The Titanic , The Producers , Spamalot , Hedda Gabler , The Addams Family , Disney’s Beauty and t he Beast , Hairspray , and In The Heights .
Sofia Fanan, she/her (Assistant Technical Director) is a senior BA Theatre major from Alba, Italy. Previous credits at FSU include The Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein (Costume Crew), Once Upon a Mattress (Costume Crew), Everybody (Carpenter), Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Carpenter), and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! (Carpenter). She has worked as a Carpenter in the FSU scenic studio for the past 2 years. She would like to thank her family as well as all the Technical Production grad students for their support!
Krista Franco, she/her (Scenic Designer) is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Theatre Arts at Stetson University. She teaches design and production courses as well as curriculum in Creative Entrepreneurship. On stage at the School of Theatre at Florida State University, Franco has served as the scenic designer for The Wolves , Imogen Says Nothing , The Ruby Sunrise , Men on Boats , A Day in the Death of Joe Egg and Cloud 9 . In addition to her creative pursuits, she is a professional member of the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) where she is the Chair for the Design & Technology Committee. A 2006 graduate of FSU’s MFA Scenic Design program, Krista is thankful to return as a visiting artist to collaborate with the school’s current community of artists, managers and technicians.
WHO’S WHO
Casey MacLeod, she/her (Rehearsal Deck Stage Manager) is a sophomore BA Theatre major with a Performance and Stage Management focus track from Jacksonville, FL. This is her first stage management experience but her previous FSU credits include The Wolves (#13), Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Costume Crew), and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! (Swing). She would like to thank her family for their endless support. Enjoy the show!
Mikayla Martinez-Hobbs, she/her (Deck Stage Manager) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Hollywood, FL. Previous credits include Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience! (Hype Mole, u/s Wilbur), The Prom (Emma Nolan), and The Play That Goes Wrong (Annie). She would like to thank the cast and crew for all that they have contributed to the show!
Xotchil Musser, they/she (Lighting Designer) is a multi-skilled scenic and lighting designer who has designed in theater, dance, installations, and other forms of visual + interactive art. A USITT and Kennedy Center ACTF Award winner for lighting design, their work has been featured on stages in NYC and around the United States. Some of her most notable credits include Push Party , The Sweet Spot and The Distance , all Off- or Off-Off Broadway. Other credits include scenic and lighting design for Amm(i)gone at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, D.C. and The Flea, NYC; as well as associate lighting design on Daphne at New York’s Lincoln Center Theater. Xotchil is an advocate for anti-racist 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 info, please visit xotchil.com
Shelly Neal, they/them (ASL Consultant), currently based in Miami, FL, from Washington DC. Shelly is a graduate of East Carolina University (1991) and the University of Florida (1996 and 1997). Her areas of expertise include student development, event programming, and youth development,
with a particular focus on individuals with special needs. Furthermore, Shelly has a strong interest in creative and expressive arts and their influence on the Deaf community.
Samaya Perez, she/her (Calling Stage Manager) is a senior double majoring in BA Theatre with a Performance and Stage Management focus tracks and Media Communication Studies. Previous FSU credits include Dragons Love Tacos (Production Assistant) and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Deck Stage Manager). She would love to thank her family and friends as well as Monika, Casey, her amazing cast, and her star-studded team (Ryan, Casey, Mikayla, and Nikki)!
Evgeny Plitkin (Composer & Sound Designer) graduated from the Moscow Art Theatre School-Studio named after Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko at the Moscow Art Theatre named after Chekhov. Worked as an actor for 13 years at the Pushkin Theatre in Moscow. Composed music for films, theater, commercials, and fashion shows.
Ethan Rickert, he/him (Technical Director) is a second-year MFA Technical Production candidate from Minneapolis, MN. Previous FSU include Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience! (Technical Director), Once Upon a Mattress (Automation Captain), Everybody (Assistant Technical Director), and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! (Assistant Technical Director). He has one more year of shows to participate in.
Information in "Who's Who" is provided by members of this production.
Opinions expressed are those of the players, and not necessarily those of the School of Theatre or Florida State University.
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
The Sins of Sor Juana is a powerful and unconventional play that brings to life the story of one of the most inspiring figures in literary history: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. A poet, a scholar, and a trailblazer, Juana defied societal expectations in 17th-century Mexico, challenging the constraints placed on women and daring to live a life guided by intellect, passion, and faith. Her legacy has echoed through the centuries, empowering generations of women to pursue their calling despite the forces that seek to silence them.
Set against the backdrop of Colonial Mexico, a time and place not often explored on Western stages, this play immerses us in a world shaped by the intersecting influences of Catholic Spain and Indigenous Aztec traditions. Juana, born out of wedlock to a Spanish father and a Mexican mother, faced immense social limitations, yet refused to shrink herself to fit the expectations imposed upon her. Her story is not just historical, it is deeply relevant today.
This production features a full Hispanic cast, bringing authenticity and cultural depth to the story. We emphasize the contemporary relevance of Juana’s journey and theatricality of Juana’s world by weaving together elements of dance, song, Indigenous movement, and sword fighting, all brought to life by our immensely talented cast.
Though centuries have passed, systems of oppression persist, and the fight for women’s autonomy and recognition continues. However, figures like Juana transcend time.We hope to honor Hispanic heritage while making Juana’s extraordinary journey accessible and moving for all audiences. The Hispanic community has played an integral role in shaping American culture, not only through art and literature but also through traditions, language, and even the food we all enjoy. It is my hope that this play serves as a bridge, deepening our appreciation of this rich cultural tapestry.
I am grateful to Florida State University for entrusting me with this production, and I look forward to sharing this deeply moving story with you. May Juana’s voice continue to inspire, challenge, and remind us all of the power of intellect, resilience, and the unyielding pursuit of truth.
- Monika Gossmann
DRAMATURG’S NOTE
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz is one of the most significant poets and playwrights in Latin America, as well as the first woman published in the Americas. She was a poet, theologian, and faithful Catholic , and her plays The Divine Narcissus and The Trials of a Noble House have become classics in theatre history. Sor Juana stands as a national icon of México, being commemorated on the 200-peso bill.
She wrote plays and had them performed nearly a century before the first play by an American writer was staged in North America . Her defense of the rights of women to education found no equal for at least a century and a half and she has long stood as a beacon for proto-feminism and women’s rights to education.
In The Sins of Sor Juana , we see a young Juana navigate how her God-given call to wisdom and learning is threatened by the forces of colonial Spain, imperial Catholicism, and the patriarchy of the viceroyal court. In the 17th century, the convent was the one place women could escape to where they could live decently alone, devote themselves to learning, and retain independence within the structure of the Church. This is where Juana thrived.
Juana believed the greatest argument for her intellectual activities was that God had given her the gift of an insatiable desire for knowledge. She viewed this as her drive and call, serving as both a joy and a curse–a thorn in her flesh. It was more than a personal call for her; Juana believed that God desired all human minds to understand all of creation as His book. She understood her intellect and drive to learn as gifts from God, and she believed the Creator wanted the minds of women to engage in learning.
Throughout this play, I encourage you to see how this call is threatened by various parties, and how Juana ultimately decides to deal with these challenges to her purpose. See how the antagonism and envy of those in power serve to both silence and undo her influence on society. See how her legacy lives and breathes through the universal drive to know more and to free oneself from ignorance.
- Jordan Kosanke
PRODUCTION TEAM
Electric Crew....................................................
Anna Collins, Amelia Cooper, Gracie Coplin, Elena Dibbs, Lilly Johnson, Kayli O’Brien, Dominique Palmer, Josh Simon, Leah Skinner
Programmers ................................................................................. Ashlie Charley, Josh Simon
Lighting Supervisor ........................................................................................ Todd Teagarden
Light Board Operator .............................................................................................. Kyler Bess
Sound Board Operator .................................................................................... Aisha Saunders
Costume Crew
Lauren Capote, Grace Conrad, Londyn Kirol, Taylor Moore
Decks/Props Crew .........................Brysen Bryant, Cole Hall, Gabriel Martinez, Alex Minarik
Crew Swing .......................................................................................................... Kiara Artley
House Manager ........................................................................................... Collins E. Cudjoe
House Management Supervisor ............................................................. Ayobami O. Aribisala
Director of the Fine Arts Ticket Office Amber Svetik
Patron Services Manager........................................................................ Ayobami O. Aribisala
Patron Services Coordinator ......................................................................... Junaidu Alhassan
Patron Service Assistant ................................................................................... ..Victoria Tebet
Usher Crew ............... Frances Calo, Kate Casey, Victoria De Jorio-Koegler, Nicholas Eichner, Emma Fowler, Casey Kerr, Michael Leslie, Ellie Papataros, Juliana Pristupin, Christopher Rosario, Jensen Seidl, Leah Skinner, Megan Wertz, Kylee Worth
Fine Arts Ticket Office Staff ............................... Sage Aucremann-Moratalla, Daniel Escobar, Sara Gonzales, Tanner Griffin, Caitlin Hancock, Emily Hensel, Lindsay Johnson, Aishat Lawal, Amanda Leslie, Kayla Pawlik, Jackie Petichakis, Briana Rodriguez, Carson Tadder, Vicente Tomé, Liz Van Dyke, Rachel Wynn Director of Marketing and Community Engagement ................................... Jennifer Reichert
Marketing Communications Manager Collins E. Cudjoe
Marketing Communications Coordinator ......................................................... Victoria Tebet
Marketing Communications Assistant .......................................................... Junaidu Alhassan
Marketing Interns .............................................................. Sydney Fields, Nat Jiménez Torres
Community Engagement Manager ................................................................Emily Lostracco
Community Engagement Assistant Ayobami O. Aribisala
PATRONS ASSOCIATION
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PATRONS SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT:
A passionate biracial theatre artist, Aly Mackenzie MacDonald has been immersed in the arts since a young age. With a strong foundation in dance and theatre, she is pursuing a BA Theatre major with a performance focus track at FSU. Aly’s dedication to her craft is evident in her experience performing in various productions, including plays, musicals, student-directed works, and film. Her goal is to dedicate her life to creating art in multiple mediums.
Notable productions include: Bulrusher , Romeo & Julian , Girl House, and 9 to 5: The Musical Aly particularly values her experience in Bulrusher , which resonated with her personal story and pushed her to develop new skills as an artist. One of Aly’s most memorable experiences was working on Romeo & Julian with director Jacob ben Widmar. The unexpected integration of dance into the production, scored to Queen’s music, was a highlight of the process.
Aly’s long-term goals include performing in live theatre, film, and television. She is also committed to developing her skills in stage managing, directing, writing, choreographing, and teaching. Her aspiration is to become a well-rounded artist and share her knowledge with future generations, especially those interested in pursuing theatre.
Aly expresses her sincere gratitude to the Patrons Association. Their support has been instrumental in her college journey, providing her with the affirmation and opportunity to pursue her passion. The Patrons Scholarship has significantly impacted Aly’s life by enabling her to participate in the Theatre Academy London Program: an invaluable opportunity to study abroad, hone her craft, and immerse herself in the vibrant theatre scene of London.
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Welcome to the School of Theatre at Florida State University. Whether you are returning or visiting for the first time, we want you to feel comfortable and be familiar with our facilities and services. As a courtesy to the actors on stage and members of the audience, we expect that you…
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OUR OFFERINGS & POLICIES
For persons in need of hearing reinforcement, infrared headsets are offered free of charge in the Fallon Theatre. Headsets should be reserved through the Fine Arts Ticket Office. There is no charge for this service; however, a driver’s license, major credit card, or other comparable collateral is required in exchange for the duration of use.
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