McCOY THEATRE STAFF

Professor and Artistic Director ...... Julia "Cookie" Ewing Managing Director ...... Kevin Collier Chair of Theatre and Associate Professor ...... David Jilg Associate Professor and Technical Director ...... Laura Canon Associate Professor ...... Dave Mason Instructor ...... Jamie Mann Student Associates for Theatre...... Quentin Hebda, Helen Huettner Box Office Attendant...... Margaux Hoglind

The McCoy Theatre is a member of The Association for Theatre in Higher Education and Theatre Communications Group

Acknowledgements Mr. Hutchison's and Mr. Jellerson's residencies have been made possible through the following entities, organizations and individuals: The Ellis Rabb Fund for Visiting Artists The Iris Pearce Shakespeare Endowment British Studies At Oxford The office of the Vice-President for Academic Mfairs The Meeman Center Dr. and Mrs. John Partridge

Special Thanks Jo Hutchison, Beatrice Hutchison and Charlotte Hutchison Michael Leslie, Scott Newstok and Bill Short McCoY THEATRE presents As You Like It written by William Shakespeare and directed by Nick Hutchison The Cast The de Boys household Oliver ...... Jack Dee Jacques de Boys ...... Roy Rainey Orlando ...... Corbin Williams Adam ...... Ron Gephart

The court of the usurping Duke Duke Fredrick ...... Aaron Nussdorf Celia ...... Madison Tallant Rosalind ...... Kilby Hodges Touchstone ...... Donald Jellerson Le Beau ...... Kevin Starnes Charles ...... Kurt Hebert Violette ...... Alexandra Corbett

The court in exile Duke Senior ...... Zach Pless Amiens ...... Paul Bierwagen Jaques ...... Steven Brown Companion to Duke Senior ...... Elizabeth Hollingsworth Companion to Duke Senior ...... Aislinn O'Leary

The greenwood Corin ...... David Yarbrough Phoebe ...... Leerin Campbell Silvius ...... Conor LaRocque William ...... Kevin Starnes Audrey ...... Daisy Laird Sir Oliver Martext ...... Kevin Starnes Hymen ...... Alexandra Corbett

1 The Crew Technical Director ...... Laura Canon Stage Manager ...... Lindsay Recknagel Assistant Stage Manager ...... Katie Ogden Assistant Stage Manager ...... Emily Tarr Set Designer ...... Quentin Hebda Lighting Designer ...... Laura Canon Costume Designer ...... Miriam Patterson Assistant Costume Designer ...... Joslyn Hebda Music Director ...... Westray Tackett Sound Designer ...... Mason Levy Sound Board Operator ...... Jordan Meyer Wrestling Consultant ...... Tommy Harless Set & Lighting Crew ...... Quentin Hebda, Mason Levy, Roy Rainey, Francesqa Santos, Madison Tallant, Hailey Townsend, Noah Walters, Gray Welch Costume Construction ...... Arnie Eoff, Joslyn Hebda, Kilby Hodges, Miriam Patterson, Lindsay Recknagel, Clara Seigler Original music composition & performance ...... Westray Tackett

What is our life? A play ofpassion . And what our mirth but music ofdivision? Our mothers' wombs the tiring-houses be, Where we are dressed for this short comedy. Heaven the judicious sharp spectator is Who sits and marks what here we do amiss. The graves that hide us from the searching sun A re like drawn curtains when the play is done. Thus playing, post we to our latest rest, And then we die, in earnest, not to jest. Sir Walter Ralegh (1552-1618)

Meet me in a land ofhope and dreams .... Bruce Springsteen (1949-present)

2 The Artists

Paul Bierwagen (Amiens) is a sophomore from Acton, Massachusetts. After appearing in last year's joint production ofAntigone at the Evergreen Theatre, this is his first appearance on the McCoy stage. He is heavily involved in the music department, participating in Rhodes Singers, Rhodes Chamber Singers and the all-male a cappella group, the Woolsocks. He likes to sing in the rain and sleep all day.

Steven Brown (Jaques) is a native Memphian. He has been in numerous productions in the community, and is returning to the McCoy after his wonderful success as Malvolio in the Spring 2011 production of Twelfth Night. He would like to thank Nick for this opportunity and his lovely girlfriend, Chelse, for all her support.

Leerin Campbell (Phoebe) is a sophomore theatre major and voice/harp minor from Memphis. Her previous McCoy on-stage credits include Urinetown, One Night Only, Prison Stories, and Into the Woods-. She was seen earlier this semester in The Left Hand Singing at Playhouse on the Square and in a Studio production of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea. Leerin would like to thank Nick, her family, friends, professors, as well as her fellow cast and crew members for all of their support and love during this show!

Alexandra Corbett (Violette/Hymen) is a sophomore English and art double major from Germantown. Alex appeared in last year's production of The Cabinet ofDr. Caligari with Chatterbox Audio Theatre, and she is thrilled to be working with this wonderful cast and director.

Jack Dee (Oliver de Boys) is a sophomore psychology and theatre major from Misson Hills, Kansas. His previous McCoy credits include Urinetown, Treefall and Into the Woods-. He is an active member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, Woolsocks and the Rhodes Singers. He enjoys baked goods, pina coladas and getting caught in the rain. Phi, Phi.

Ron Gephart (Adam) was last onstage at the McCoy in The Seagull. Ron is retired from Southwest Tennessee Community College where he was responsible for the production of over 70 plays. He is also a lackey for his wife Karen who was the Orff Music Supervisor for the Memphis City Schools and is now principal of Immaculate Conception Cathedral School.

3 Joslyn Hebda (Assistant Costume Designer) is a junior international studies major from Little Rock, Arkansas. She has been a part of the costume build for every production at Rhodes for the last three years, but this is her first show working as a designer. Joslyn loves Model UN, the CUP twitter feed (@Rhodeslmprov) and her big brother- the best cook, hairdresser, and fire-starter a girl could hope for. Quentin Hebda (Set Designer) is a senior theatre major from Little Rock, Arkansas. He's had his hand in building every set for the McCoy Theatre since 2009 and his previous acting credits include Treefoll, Into the Woods- and various roles in the classroom Metamorphoses project. Aside from theatre, Quentin spends most of his time waiting for the next episode of Breaking Bad. He loves his parents, brothers and especially his little sister. Kurt Hebert (Charles the Wrestler) is a senior physics major from Destrehan, ·. ' Louisiana. He is a member of the US Army and participates in the ROTC program. After graduation, he will be stationed in Arizona. He is an active member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and enjoys rainbows and baking cookies. Kilby Hodges (Rosalind) is a senior theatre major, and she has cherished this, her final production here at the McCoy . .. as a student, anyway. Favorite roles include the Witch in Into the Woods- and Olivia in Twelfth Night. She lovingly dedicates this performance to Cookie, for her fierce passion; to Nick, for his acuity and his great heart; and to them both, for their devotion to generous artistry.

Elizabeth Hollingsworth (Companion) is a senior religious studies major from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She is happy to be back on stage for her senior year. Previous productions include playing Antigone in the joint community production of Antigone last year at the Evergreen Theatre. She is an active member of Chi Omega and is delighted to have been able to work with this wonderful cast!

Nick Hutchison (Director) has directed many American productions, including: Twelfth Night here at the McCoy, (nominated for nine Ostrander Awards); Much Ado About Nothing and Love's Labour's Lost (Folger Theatre, Washington DC); The Importance ofBeing Earnest, Love's Labour's Lost and Much Ado About Nothing (American Shakespeare Center, Virginia). In the UK, he has directed Wilton's Vintage Christmas, Crimes ofthe Heart and The Taming ofthe Shrew in London, and shows across the country including Dolly West's Kitchen, The WondeifUL World ofDissocia, Playhouse Creatures, The Knight ofthe Burning Pestle, The Comedy ofErrors, Love's Labour's Lost, Cymbeline, As You Like It, Pericles, The Two Gentlemen ofVerona, The W'inter's Tale, The Recruiting Officer, On the Shore ofthe Wide World, The Art ofSuccess, Every Man in His Humour, and Our Country's Good.

4 Nick's acting work covers television, film, theatre and radio. He played John in About a Boy, and, among other films, he appeared in Miss Potter, 102 Dalmatians, Fierce Creatures and Restoration. He has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre, and Shakespeare's Globe, and lectures on original staging practice for Shakespeare's Globe Theatre as well as for theatres and universities worldwide.

Donald Jellerson (Touchstone) teaches Shakespeare and film studies at the University ofWisconsin-Whitewater. He appeared as Peste here at the McCoy Theatre in our 2011 production of Twelfth Night, also directed by Nick Hutchison. He is enormously grateful to Nick and the faculty, staff, and \ ' students of the English and theatre departments for bringing him back to Rhodes as a visiting scholar and artist.

Daisy Laird (Audrey) "To Hayley and Meredith for keeping me sane, to Chase for keeping me pretty, and to Chinaski for keeping me loved. XOXO, gossip girl."

Conor Hague LaRocque (Silvius) is a sophomore English major from Auburn, Alabama. His previous McCoy on-stage credits include roles in Urinetown and Into the Woods. His hobbies include whack-a-mole and sodbusting. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, and would like to extend his gratitude to all the good folk responsible for producing this production.

Mason Levy (Sound Designer) is a sophomore physics and theatre double major from Cincinnati, Ohio. He currently works in the scene shop and has helped construct the sets for Urinetown, Treefoll, Into The Woods, Boujfont and the current production ofAs You Like It. He is an active member of both Sigma Nu fraternity and the Society of Physics Students, and likes to go squirrel fishing in his free time.

Aaron Nussdorf (Duke Frederick) is a senior theatre and history double major from River Ridge, Louisiana. His previous McCoy credits include The Elephant Man, Reckless and Twelfth Night. He is an active member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity and loves to go thrift shopping.

Katie Ogden (Assistant Stage Manager) is a junior from the lovely state of New Jersey. She is an anthropology/sociology major with a minor in psychology as well as theatre. She has previously served as stage manager for Antigone and into the Woods. She is an active member of Alpha Omicron Pi. She is considered a top-notch roommate and her motto is: "Just breathe. We are breathing."

5 Aislinn O'Leary (Companion to Duke Senior) is a freshman who plans to major in chemistry, from Dallas, Texas. This is her first on-stage role with the McCoy, and she apologizes in advance. She is a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, and is an all-around geek who loves kittens, cupcakes, classic rock, xkcd, and anything with the word "Star" in it.

Miriam Patterson (Costume Designer) holds an MFA in Theatre from The University of Memphis, where her designs were seen in productions of Suefzo and Twelfth Night. She has designed costumes for many Memphis-area plays and operas. Her McCoy credits include costume designs for The Skin ofOur Teeth (Ostrander Award), Twelfth Night (Ostrander Award), Reckless, and Urinetown. Miriam is currently a faculty member ofAllegheny College in Pennsylvania.

Zach Pless (Duke Senior) is a senior English major from Brentwood, Tennessee. His previous McCoy credits include The Robber Bridegroom (Ostrander Nomination for Best Supporting Actor), Shakuntala Reductia, The Elephant Man, Urinetown, and Into the Woods. He is thrilled for this chance to try something different and would like to thank Nick for the opportunity. Thanks to everyone (cast, crew and professors) who have made his years in the McCoy Theatre such an unforgettable experience.

Roy Rainey Oacques de Bois) is a senior theatre major from Little Rock, Arkansas. His previous McCoy credits include Twelfth Night, Urinetown and Into the Woods, as well as student projects This Property is Condemned, Dance Nocturnal: 3Motion and Idiotes. He dedicates this performance to his wonderful grandfather, Richard Watts.

Lindsay Recknagel (Stage Manager/Dramaturg) is a senior theatre major and film studies minor from Georgia. She has spent the last four years working in the costume shop and stage managing for many shows. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school and continue her study of costume design. She enjoys sunsets, cupcakes and hugs. She wants to thank Nick for giving her this opportunity to work with him again and thank Cookie for reminding her to breathe.

Kevin Starnes (Le Beau/ Sir Oliver Martext/William) is a senior economics and mathematics major from Cordova, Tennessee. He previous appeared in the McCoy production of Twelfth Night as Sir Andrew Aguecheek. Offstage, he has served as stage combat choreographer for the Wolfpack Playhouse's production of Hamlet. Kevin is an officer in the Rhodes College Anime Club and enjoys rolling d20's, playing MtG, and reading fantasy novels.

6 Westray Tackett (Accordionist) is an English major and film studies minor from Louisville, Kentucky. He's a musician, composer, and sound engineer who has been writing music for over ten years and has worked in both music and live sound on a variety of films at Rhodes. He recently composed theme music for video games such as Contra and Battleship. Westray is a member of the Curb recording fellowship at Rhodes and plans to be a composer for film after graduation.

Madison Tallant (Celia) is a sophomore psychology and theatre major from Winnsboro, Texas. Her previous McCoy credits include Into the Woodr, Antigone, and Urinetown. She is a Big Sister in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program and has recently acquired a newfound love of peanut butter sandwiches. A big thank you to the cast and crew for making this a magnificent experience!

Emily Tarr (Assistant Stage Manager) is a sophomore Greek and Roman studies major from Birmingham, Alabama. Her previous acting credits include roles in Urinetown and Into the Woodr, as well as various student projects. She is excited to be working on the "other" side of the production with such a fantastic crew. Emily's interests include petting goats, eating hot wings and measuring necks.

Corbin Williams (Orlando) Corbin is proud to be making his Shakespeare debut with this show. He was previously seen at the McCoy in Into the Woodr and Urinetown. Other Memphis credits include roles in Xanadu, next to normal, Legally Blonde, The Warriors for Newtown, and Footloose. Corbin is currently in his junior year pursuing a major in theatre with a minor in music. Thank you to the friends and family that have always been so supportive. Visit Corbin online at www.corbinwilliams.net. Phi, Phi.

David Yarbrough (Corin) is a recent Rhodes alumnus, returning to the McCoy to work with the lovely and talented Kilby Hodges. David worked on many shows at the McCoy during his undergraduate years, most recently as Officer Lockstock in the Urinetown: The Musical.

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We are grateful to the Neely Mallory family for the endowment gift of The Noreen Cathey Mallory Theatrical Fund, which will underwrite one production a year.

The McCoy Theatre infrared hearing system is the gift of the Menke Foundation in honor of Edwin Howard.

The McCoy Theatre is the producing component of the academic program of the Department of Theatre. In order to continue producing plays, our production costs must be met through gifts and subscriptions, as well as single ticket sales. Through your financial support and your intellectual curiosity, you are literally giving life to this important developmental stage of an incredibly valuable art form. We extend our deepest thanks to our supporters and hope that others will consider becoming a Producer, Benefactor or Patron-level donor.

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