STETSON UNIVERSITY Theatre Arts Presents y 0. a L: "• Tickets: $12 for adults $10 for Seniors, Children, (Non-Stetson) Students 600 N. Woodland Blvd Free with ED for Stetson Students, Staff, Faculty DeLand,FL 32723 Cultural Credit Available Reservations 386-822-87 Warning: Mature Subject Matter 2018-S019 SEASOIV The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Jack Worthing has invented an alter ego named Ernest in order to court and win over the lovely Gwendolyn. Unbeknownst to Jack, his good friend Algernon has adopted the same disguise so that he might have an opportunity to meet the lovely young Cecily. When all four characters flee to the country, disguises are re­ vealed, and hilarity ensues. A trivial comedy for seri­ ous people. April 11th- 13th at 8 pm, April 14th at 3 pm Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker When four lost New Englanders who enroll in Marty's six-week-long community-center drama class begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are qui­ etly torn apart, and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. A beautifully crafted diorama, a petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadness of a motley quintet. AUDITIONS Nov. 1st and 2nd, l-3:30pm J \ Director's Note Anna in the Tropics won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2003. Cuban-American playwright Nilo Cruz was commissioned to write it by the New Theatre in Coral Gables, Miami, FL. Its original audience was composed substantially of members of the Cuban exile community, and the play shares a sense of nostalgia with them. The Cuban immigrants in Tampa, like those in Miami, were starting life in a new place, and were faced with the challenge of holding onto their cultures and traditions while changing to fit into their new world. Anna in the Tropics was the first play to win the Pulitzer Prize without first having been performed in New York City. ^ r Warning: Mature Subject Matter Gun Shots Haze Concessions are available for purchase in the lobby but we ask that you do not bring any food or drinks into the theatre. Flash photography and the use of any recording devices are strictly prohibited. Please remember to turn off all cell phones. ^ = JT Anna in the Tropics by NiLo Cruz Director Dr. Ken McCoy Costume Designer Scenic Designer Lighting Designer AJ Garcia Krista Franco Luis Garcia Sound Designer Stage Manager Gordon Silva Elijah McCoy* CAST Santiago Joseph Dallas Cheche Logan Castaneda Ofelia Kiara Santiago Marela Pauline Sala Conchita Aliya Cruise Palomo Noah Belachew Juan Julian Drake Cunningham Eliades Leo Abate "Denotes member of Theta Alpha Phi, National Theatre Honorary PRODUCTION STAFF Assistant Director Reed Wilson Dramaturg Lyneshka Cruz Properties Designer Sarah Hargest* Make-Up and Hair Designer Cooper Hendrix* Production Manager Krista Franco Technical Director Patrick Pieri Asst. Costume Designer Bronte Joseph* Asst. Stage Manager Steven Kalicharan Scenic Charge Kathrine Pulling* Asst. Scenic Painter Jodi Cothran* Wardrobe Supervisor Bronte Joseph* Master Electrician Luis Garcia Lighting Console Operator Jasmine Clayter Sound Console Operator Gordon Silva Props Deck Crew Dakota Stitsinger Deck Hands Jane Peterson* Reed Wilson Production Crew Students enrolled in THEA 210, THEA 121 & THEA 325 House Manager Patrick Pieri Box Office Manager Patrick Pieri Publicity Director Kathrine Pulling* Graphic Designer Kathrine Pulling* Marketing Manager Aliya Cruise "Denotes member of Theta Alpha Phi, National Theatre Honorary 6 CAST AND CREW Joseph Dallas (Santiago) is a freshman Pauline Sala (Marela) is a freshman in Political Science major, Theatre Arts mi­ Theatre Arts major from France at Stet­ nor at Stetson. From West Palm Beach, son University. She has been in many Florida, he was an International Honor different plays such as The Barber of Se­ Thespian at Palm Beach Central High ville (Rosine), Britannicus (Agripinne). School. Previous credits include Little She was also the lead in the musical Shop of Horrors (Mr. Mushnik), The Sister Act ( Dolores) in Les Cours Flo- Drowsy Chaperone (Aldolpho), and The rent in Paris. Anna in The Tropics is her Crucible (John Proctor). This is Joseph's first show at Stetson University and it first show with Stetson, and he would has been an amazing experience for her like to thank everyone for the support to get to be part of this play. and hard work that made the show pos­ sible. Aliya Cruise (Conchita, Marketing Man­ ager) is a sophomore Social Science and Logan Castaneda (Cheche) is a first year Theatre Arts major at Stetson. This is her student in Stetson University and this fourth collegiate production, following is his first play in Stetson. He has past her portrayal as Jan in Bedroom Farce, experiences with theatre in High school and as multiple characters in both Stick­ and Middle school. He is glad to be in ing it to the Man and Machinal last sea­ this play and is looking forward to it in son. Aliya has also served as a Rehearsal the future. Stage Manager for the 2018 SDOA Play Festival and currently serves as Market­ Kiara Santiago (Ofelia) is a sophomore ing Manager for the department. She and Theatre Arts major at Stetson Uni­ would like to thank everyone involved in versity She has also performed in Stet­ Anna in the Tropics for the opportunity, son's productions of The Well ofHorni- their hard work and encouragement ness, Machinal, Three Guys & A Brenda, for such a fun but challenging role, her and Up & At 'Em. She would like to family and friends for their love, and the thank her family and theatre friends for audience for their support of the arts. being amazing and supportive. She hopes you enjoy the show! "Denotes member ofTheta Alpha Phi, National Theatre Honorary CAST AND CREW Noah Belachew (Palomo)is a soph­ AJ Garcia (Costume Designer) is a omore English major here at Stetson native of Philadelphia, has performed, University. This is his second show with directed & designed both professionally Stetson, following last year's Machinal. and in higher education throughout He would like to thank his family and his 25 year career. Some of his favorite friends for all their support and hopes and award winning designs have been you enjoy the show. Showboat, The Music Man, Singing in the Rain, Big River, Bonnie & Clyde, Gypsy, Drake Cunningham (Juan Julian) is West Side Story, Big Fish, Anything Goes, celebrating his first year at Stetson Ragtime, and Forum to name a few. Here University as a Political Science major. at Stetson he designed Boston Marriage, Though this is his first show with Stet­ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Learned son he is no stranger to the stage, having Ladies, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, been in productions of The Curious and Master Class. Big thank you to the Savage (Jeff), Almost, Maine (Steve), The Stetson staff, faculty, & students for the Miracle Worker (James), and Hairspray endless source of inspiration. (Wilbur Turnblad). He is very thankful and proud to now be here, beginning his Krista Franco (Production Manager/ college acting career. Scenic Designer) holds an MFA in Sce­ nic Design from Florida State University Leo Abate (Eliades) is a freshman The­ and a BA in Architectural Design from atre major at Stetson University. Leo is Clemson University. She has held faculty from Miami, Florida, where he took part and designer positions at Washington in Belen Jesuit's Theater Troupe 4666. and Lee University, Sweet Briar College, His previous credits include Ensemble Randolph College and Connecticut Col­ of The Hunchback of Notre Dame among lege. Krista has also worked as a scenic others at Belen Jesuit. This is Leo's first artist at several regional theatre compa­ production at stetson. He would like to nies, including the Utah Shakespearean thank his friends, his family, his men­ Theatre Festival, Goodspeed Musicals tors, and lastly all of Troupe 4666. He and Yale Repertory Theatre. Krista is the hopes you enjoy Anna In The Tropics. co-founder, Production Manager and Resident Scenic Designer of Endstation Theatre Company that produces profes­ sional theatre in Central VA. "Denotes member ofTheta Alpha Phi, National Theatre Honorary 8 CAST AND CREW Luis Garcia (Lighting Designer/Master Reed Wilson (Assistant Director) is a Electrician) is a graduate of Stetson freshman Discovery major. This is her I University's Theatre Arts program (Class first show at Stetson. She is happy to be of 2016). He is a freelance lighting/ here and thanks her friends and family I video designer, assistant lighting/video for their support. designer, and WATCHOUT programer. Venues he has worked in include: The Lyneshka Cruz Laureano (Dramaturg) is Oregon Shakespeare Festival (Regional), a senior Philosophy and Psychology ma­ The Vineyard Theatre (Off-Broadway), jor. She's from Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, California Shakespeare Theatre, and and she was part of eight plays at her Endstation Theatre Company. Accom­ high school. At Stetson, she has partic­ plishments include: Part of the 2016 ipated in Sticking It to the Man, Machi­ USITT Gateway Cohert, a 2017 USITT nal, and The Student Directed One Acts. Rising Stage Nominee and just recently This is her last semester at Stetson. he was one of Live Designs 30 Under 30 Recipient. Website: LuisGTech.com Sarah Hargest* (Props Designer) is a senior Studio Arts and Theatre Arts Elijah McCoy* (Stage Manager) is a double major at Stetson University. senior Business Administration and Anna in the Tropics is the first half of Theatre Arts double major and Market­ her Theatre Senior Research project. ing minor. His acting credits include, Sarah's previous properties credits at Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Kenny), Stetson include Learned Ladies, The English Made Simple, Starfall, Cat on a Student-Directed One Act Play Festival Hot Tin Roof, Rhinoceros, and Machinal.