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Laura Austin Kylie Hunt Grace Bolton Zoe Matney Stella Bowers Caroline O Dekirk Laura Corum Anna Phillips Carolina Gao Sarah Richardson Natalie Gaster Emily Spain
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Director: Catherine B. Rodgers Set Designer/Technical Director: Michael Allen Costume Designer: Rebecca Bailey Lead Deviser/Music Supervisor: Lormarev Jones Directorf o Videography: Eric Leary Stage Manager: Anna Phillips Assistant Stage Manager: Kate Polaski Camera Operators: Laura Corum, MacKenzie Ulibarri, Anna Phillips
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Laura Austin: Nancy, Student/Woman Warrior , Sarah Grimke, Commercial
Grace Bolton: Student/Woman Warrior , Dr. Alice Paul, Asa Mahan
Jasmin Brown: Student/Woman Warrior , Addie Waites Hunton, Commercial
Vivian Porch: Student/Woman Warrior , Lila Hardaway Meade Valentine, Tacie Paul, Commercial
Emily Spain: Student/Woman Warrior , Lucy Stone
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Catherine Rodgers holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Civilization Religion from Meredith College, a Master of Arts in Speech Communication Theatre from Wake Forest University, and a Master of Fine Arts in Acting/Directing from UNC-G. Professor Rodgers is currently the Director of Meredith in Italy Program, having taught in Sansepolcro most recently in the fall of . She also is privileged to direct the study abroad program in London, where she enjoys rededicating her life to theatre each summer. Catherine last directed Compan for Meredith College Theatre, and is a proud member of the North Carolina Theatre Conference as a past president of their executive board. Ms. Rodgers received the NCTC Herman Middleton Distinguished Service Award in for her contributions to theatre education in North Carolina.
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Michael Allen is pleased to join the Meredith family for a third year. National Tours: Spiderman-Live!, The Wiz, West Side Story, National Tours (adaptations): Miss Saigon, Oklahoma!, Sweet Charity, Hairspray. Regional: Journey’s End, Othello, The Sound of Music, Annie, to , On Your Toes!, Barefoot in the Park, The th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Imaginary Invalid. TV: Comedy Central, MTV, PBS, MajorLeagueBaseball.com . Michael’s designs for the Animated Holiday Window displays at Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord and Taylor, and the former Marshall Field’s State Street, were seen by millions, including the award-winning Macy’s Herald Square “pop-up” Christmas windows in .
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Rebecca Baile received her PhD from Michigan State in Interdisciplinary Studies that included the areas of Visual Art, Theatre and Textiles, and Clothing. Rebecca had a long career at Meredith College where she held positions as Head of the Art Department and Dean of the School of the Arts. Following retirement she has taught at the Sansepolcro, Italy, Meredith campus, planned and directed Meredith International Travel opportunities for alums and friends of the college, and designed costumes for Meredith Theatre productions. It is a real pleasure to be back one more time working with Cathy, Lormarev, Michael and Steven and the great students in Theatre!
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Lormare Jones is a Freelance Director, Choreographer, and Educator currently based in Raleigh. She received her MFA in Theatre from Sarah Lawrence College. Lormarev has served as a director and choreographer at many theatres and high schools in the Triangle, including North Carolina State, Meredith College, Raleigh Charter High School, Raleigh Little Theatre, and many others. She is also a deviser, playwright, and solo performer. Lormarev currently teaches at NCSU while continuing to freelance in all her areas of expertise.
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Lately Eric Lear s production credits are for Meredith College, where he is the Assistant Director of Campus Events, supporting the performing arts and conference spaces on campus. His recent video credits include: Videographer for“ Lost Music from the Heart of Everything,” done for NC Opera (part of the Burning Coal th Amendment Project) and choral concerts for the Meredith Music Department including premier works by Timothy Takach “How to Triumph Like a Girl” and “Mantra”. His sound design credits include: “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Xanadu,” and “She Kills Monsters” for Meredith College Theatre. He attended college at UNCG twice, first as a BFA Theatre Major, and the nd time as a BLS Social Science major. He finally did get a degree. Past credits include: Studio Manager at Duke University Recording Studios, Office Manager as Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, Lighting Designer at Colorado Actors Theatre and Lighting Director at Cats Cradle night club in Chapel Hill. Eric is an avid devotee of trip hop electronic music.
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Anna Phillips is a junior Theatre Ed major who is the Stage Manager for The Activists. This is her first- time stage managing, and though COVID- has gotten in the way of a traditional management experience, she is extremely grateful for this extremely unique, once in a lifetime opportunity.
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Kate Polaski is a sophomore at Meredith, where she is pursuing her teacher s licensure in History. This is her third show at Meredith, after being on crew for Compan and Julius Caesar last year. She hopes you enjoy this show which combines her three favorite things: theatre, history, and feminism.
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La ra Cor m is a junior Theatre major with a Musical Theatre concentration. She is also a Biology major. Her favorite play with Meredith College was No E it when she played the Valet! She is very excited to be helping with The Activists!
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MacKen ie Ulibarri is happy to be a part of this long-awaited production as a camera operator. She is experienced in Technical Theatre and is excited to try out film for a change! She thanks her mentors and professors for their guidance and support. She also makes really cool earrings, or whateva, available on her Instagram artsyartbymac, and encourages everyone to VOTE!
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La ra A stin is a senior Theatre major with a minor in English. She is the President of Extra Theatre Company and a proud third time Student Adviser. She is excited as always to share stories on the Meredith stage, and she treasures each moment with her Theatre family, in her final year at Meredith.
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Grace Bolton, a recent alumna of the class of , feels very lucky that in spite of everything happening in the world, she still gets to tell one last story with the people who made her college experience the fulfilling adventure that it was.
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Jasmin Bro n is a rd year Music Education Major at Meredith College. Jasmin has aspirations of receiving her hunters license and collecting all dragon balls. If you ever need to find her look to the ground... she probably got recked while trying to act like Tony Hawk. She loves science, photography, music, Christ, and WonkaTok.
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Vi ian Porch is a senior at Meredith, glad to be part of a show while COVID takes control of the world. She is thankful for the experience to show the world just how powerful women can be, and how powerful women have always been.
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Emil Spain is a junior, pursuing a Major in Psychology and Musical Theatre. She is excited to be in this meaningful production! Some of her past performances include: Meredith Ensemble Theatre’s Compan as Amy, Ms Courageous and Annie Get Your Gun; White Iris Light Opera’s Strike Up the Band as Joan and Patience. She would like to thank everyone who made this show possible!
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