To Kill a Mockingbird

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1996-1997 Season Productions 1991-2000

10-10-1996

Otterbein University Theatre and Dance Department

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Part of the Acting Commons, Dance Commons, and the Theatre History Commons OTTERBEIN COLLEGE THEATRE PRESENTS...

Kill A by Christopher Sergei based on the novel by Harper Lee

Directed by Ed Vaughan Scenic design by Rob Johnson Costume design by Katie Robbins Lighting design by Dana White Sound design by Randall j. Bosh, Dave Mead Technical direction by Gregory Bell

October 10 at 7:30 p.m., October 11 at 8:00 p.m., October 12 at 8:00 p.m., October 13 at 2:00 p.m., October 18 at 8:00 p.m., October 19 at 8:00 p.m. Cowan Hall, 1996

Otterbein College Theatre Show #496 Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Otterbein College

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY ofWoodstock, Illinois. PRODUCTION STAFF

Artistic Director...... Dennis Romer Managing Director...... Tod Wilson Production Manager/Technical Director...... Gregory Bell Costume Shop Supervisor...... Marci Hain Scene Shop Supervisor...... Timothy D. Allwein Stage Manager...... Wade Beam* Assistant Stage Manager...... Bill Wells* Assistant Technical Director...... William Lee Cecil III** Production Assistant...... Sherri M. Nierman* Assistant Directors...... Arwen Nichols*, Celina Clarich Polanco* Fight Choreographer...... Aaron Carter* Master Carpenter...... Krisdee Bires* Assistant lighting Designer...... Rebecca Morrison Master Electrician...... Joe Mitchell Assistant Master Electrician...... Peter Nein Wardrobe Master...... Kathy Bogdewiecz Properties Master...... AmyKaufinan* Sound Operator...... Randall J. Bosh** Assistant Sound Operator...... Mike Shertzer House Manager...... Howard McKean

Set/Props Running Crew Jason Jenkins, Sheryl Warren (crew-heads) Anthony Amsbary, Bryan Green, Jared Jensen, Amy McAlexander, Lisa Moses, Christine O’Conner, Anne Palmer, Ashley Palmer, Rachael Rosenthal, Benjamin Stewart

Wardrobe Crew Kathryn Casey, James Cooney, Debra Heyse, Jenny Hitmar, Jennifer Johnson, Geoffrey Martin

Electrics Crew Bethany Broadfoot, Megan Frederich, Joshua Freshour, Amy Gasparik, Olivia Goldsberry, Robyn Henry, Kendrick Knight, Jennifer Minter, Kate Muchmore, Tessa Parker, Alhson Sattinger, Sarah Scheuble, Mike Shertzer, Paisley Stowe, Catherine Whitehead, Jesse Wilson, Lora Winship

Box Office Assistants Wade Beam*, Tricia Collins, Amy Ellenberger*, Sam Jaeger, Victoria Libertore*, Howard McKean, Celina Polanco*, Aaron Ramey, Chris Sloan, Nathan Weaver

•indicates membership in Cap & Dagger ••indicates member ship in Theta Alpha Phi Theatre Honorary

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Tire donated by Antique Auto Sales @ 263-3800 Tom Augustus Dave Mead and Stage Tech THE CAST

JEAN LOUIS FINCH (SCOUT)...... Molly Camp JEREMY FINCH (JEM) ...... Zach Real ATTICUS FINCH...... Sam Jaeger CALPURNIA...... Carmel Avegnon* MAUDIE ATKINSON...... Amy Ellenberger* STEPHANIE CRAWFORD...... Marianne Timmons* MRS. DUBOSE...... Victoria Libertore* ARTHUR RADLEY (BOO)...... Jason Nettle* CHARLES BAKER HARRIS (DILL)...... Luke DeLeon HECK TATE...... Damon Decker* JUDGE TAYLOR...... Adam Donmoyer* REVEREND SYKES...... Aaron Carter* MAYELLA EWELL...... Becky Snow** BOB EWELL...... AaronRamey* WAITER CUNNINGHAM...... Matt Herman* MR. GILMER...... Michael Faber* TOM ROBINSON...... Yosvany Reyes** COURT CLERK...... Nathan Weaver

TOWNSPEOPLE Robin Borovic*, Nathan Cockerill*, Christopher Hammond, Ben Hauck, Alan Jefferson, Brooke Johnson, Carmen Keels, Hez Miller, Meg Mormon, Melissa Maite Muguruza*, Cydney Katherine Rooks, Matt Sharpless*, K. Brent Tomer, Roberta Warren

TIME; 1935 PLACE: Maycomb, Alabama

There will be one fifteen minute intermission.

*in(licates membership in Cap & Dagger ••indicates member ship in Theta Alpha Phi Theatre Honorary

BIOGRAPHIES

Welcome to new faculty member'.

Gregory Bell (technical director/production manager) has had extensive experience as a teacher, technical director, production coordinator, consultant, and contractor. His professional highlights include contract work on the feature films The Dark Half, Bob Roberts, Two Evil Eyes and the NBC-TV production What She Didn’t Know, positions at the Arena Stage in Washington, DC, the Children’s Theatre Company of Minneapolis and the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, and as project manager for SECOA, a national rigging and stage equipment company. Greg’s academic appointments include positions at Carnegie Mellon University and Florida State University. Greg earned the MFA degree in stage design and technical theatre from the University of Minnesota, he is a member of lATSE-Studio Mechanics, Local 489, and is currently associate professor, production man ager and technical director for the Department of Theatre and Dance at Otterbein.

Carmel Avegnon (Calpurnia), a senior BFA musical theatre major from New Canaan, CT, is thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful production. She has enjoyed her experience very much. Carmel is looking forward to her internship winter quarter with Meg Simon Casting. She would like to thank her family and friends for their tremendous support. Wade Beam (stage manager) is a senior from Sabina, OH. He has enjoyed working as stage mgr. for Mockingbird and as production ass’t for the department and is looking forward to his internship at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Thanks to Mel, Amy, Natalie, Sherri and his family for everything.

Krisdee Bires (master carpenter) is a junior design/tech major from Hilliard. After four weeks in the shop she finally knows her way around. She is currently stage managing the workshop production of The Search for Intelligent Signs... and will soon return to CATCO to stage manage the revival of Three Viewings.

Kathy Bogdewiecz (wardrobe master) is a continuing education student who wants to teach theatre when she graduates. She has done a number of shows at Columbus Jr. Theatre—teaching, techwork and assistant directing. She has performed in Pleasure Guild’s shows and has choreographed numbers for Pops Concerts and at local high schools.

Robin Borovic (townsperson) is a sophomore BA theatre/communications major from Mentor, OH. This is her first mainstage appearance. If you were cool you saw her last year in the workshop productions of Sigh of Relief and The Happy Journey.

Randall J. Bosh (sound designer/operator) is a senior BFA design/tech major from Co lumbus. He would like to thank Pi Beta Sigma for their continuous support. After this year he will be doing his internship in California at a special effects shop.

Molly Camp (Scout) is 12 years old, and is a 7th grader at Park Street Middle School. She was most recently seen in The Velveteen Rabbit and Ruthless. Molly’s favorite role was when she played the title role in Annie at Columbus Junior Theatre.

Nathan Cockerill (townsperson) is a sophomore BFA performance major from Greenfield, OH. This is his third show at Otterbein. He dedicates his performance to his friends, family, and the brothers of Pi Sig.

Damon Decker (Heck Tate) is a sophomore theatre performance major from Murphy, TX. He would like to thank his hard-working parents, the Core, Celina, and especially Shad for always taking care of him.

Luke DeLeon (Dill) is in the fifth grade at Alum Creek Elementary. He has been acting for two years. He played the role of Boy 1 in The Adventures of Pinoccbio. He lived in England for three years.

Adam Donmoyer (Judge Taylor) is a senior musical theatre major from Worthington. His summer consisted of performing 661 shows at Cedar Point. Currently he can be seen as a piano man at the Howl at the Moon saloon. Adam looks forward to graduating and spending some time getting caught up on lost sleep.

Amy Ellenberger (Miss Maudie) is a junior BFA performance major from Toledo. “Thanks to my family, friends, Chris, Candice, and the fatman of the box office for their love and support.”

Michael Faber (Mr. Gilmer) is a junior BFA performance major from Coral Springs, FL. His OC credits include Robin Hood, Catnap Allegiance, The Cherry Orchard, Androcles and the Lion, Charley’s Aunt and A Few Good Men.

Christopher Hammond (townsperson) has appeared in a number of musicals including West Side Story and Dreamgirls. From Westerville, he is currently modeling and acting with Creative Talent.

Ben Hauck (townsperson) is a junior BFA acting major from Clemmons, NC. He encour ages everyone to check out Science and Sanity by Alfred Korzybski.

Matt Herman (Mr. Cunningham) is a senior BFA performance major from Bellbrook, OH. He would like to thank his family for their continued support.

Alan Jefferson (townsperson) is a graduate of Ohio State University who enjoys acting in community theatre. He just finished a six month tour with the gospel drama lord Please Send Me a Real Woman. Brooke Johnson (townsperson) is a freshman BA theatre major from Erlanger, KY. This is her first appearance at Otterbein. •< ^ •O ^ "" — J- So ~ 6 •g cd 9 6 e P ci< (/)(/» a trt ^ a a g a> a o a a

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K. Brent Tomer (townsperson) is a sophomore musical theatre major from Westerville. He was last seen in Phantom. He wishes to thank dl his brothers at Pi Sig for everything they've done.

Roberta Warren (townsperson) is a senior BA business major from Columbus. She’s an active member of the African American Student Union (AASU). “I’ve always wanted to act and now I have the chance, making my debut appearance here at Otterbein.”

Nathan Weaver (Court Clerk) is a sophomore BA acting/educational theatre major from Columbus. He was last seen in A Few Good Men and Robin Hood. He’s a talented actor with a great attitude—a wonderful addition to the cast.

Bill Wells (ass’t stage manager) is a sophomore BFA design/tech major from Cincinnati. He’s a veteran of OST where he earned his Purple Heart. Bill would like to dedicate this production to the Bill Wells Fan Club.

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival XXIX Presented and produced by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Supported in part by The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund,The U.S. Department of Education, Ryder System

This production is entered in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KC/ ACTF). The aims of this nationai theater education program are to identify and promote quality in college-level theater production. To this end, each production entered is eligible for a response by a regional KC/ACTF representative, and certain students are selected to participate in KC/ACTF programs involving awards, scholarships, and special grants for actors, playwrights, designers, and critics at both the regional and national levels. Productions entered on the Participating level are eligible for inclusion at the KC/ACTF regional festival and can also be considered for invitation to the KC/ACTF na- tinnal festival at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, in the spring of 1997. Last year more than 900 productions and 18,000 students participated in the American College Theater Fesfival nationwide. By entering this production, our depart ment is sharing in the KC/ACTF goals to help college theater grow and to focus attention on the exemplary work produced in college and university theaters across the nation.

FORYOUR INFORMATION

Latecomers’ Policy: The House Manager may seat latecomers only during times which minimize disruption of the play. The management accepts no responsibility for inconve nience to latecomers and can make no adjustment because of it

Fire Notice: The exit indicated be a red light nearest to your seat is the shortest route out of the building. In the event of a fire or other emergency please do not run—walk to that exit

Cameras and recording devices: The use of recording equipment (audio and video) and the taking of photographs during a performance are strictly prohibited.

Restrooms and Telephones: The restrooms and telephones are located off the corridor. immediately beneath the lobby.

Administrative Office Box Office 614/823-1657, 614/823-1898 (fax) 614/823-1109 Monday through Friday 9:00-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday 1:00-4:30 p.m. and one hour prior to all performances

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