2016 - Macbeth
Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet - Assistant Stage Manager
Marcus is sixteen and "sweet." Days before Hurricane Katrina strikes the housing projects of Louisiana, the currents of his life converge, overflowing into his close-knit community and launching the search for his sexual and personal identity on a cultural landscape infused with mysterious family creeds. This was the second of The Brother/Sister Plays Trilogy put on by the department in a dance-theatre rendition.
Directors - Charles Anderson and Robert Ramirez
Stage Manager - Amariah K. Williams
Set and Projection Design - Michael Bruner
Lighting Design - Amber Whatley
Sound Design - Jessica Sell
Costume Design - Lindsey Rae
Photography: Lawrence Peart, Courtesy of The University of Texas at Austin
30 Floods - Stage Manager
Telling the story of an unnamed Usonian town devastated by floods, rebuilt by its inhabitants, and exploited by its offspring, 30 Floods is an exploration of devastation, legacy, and creation that asks what it means to be flooded, rebuild and turn 30. This play was a part of the annual UT New Theatre Showcase, featuring new works from 3rd Year MFA Playwrites.
Director - Anna Skidis Vargas
Playwright - Daria Miyeko Marinelli
Assistant Director - Emily Garcia and Rebecca East
Lighting and Scenic Design - Chris Conard
Costume Design - Laura Gonzalez
Integrated Media Design - Jesse Easdon
Photography: Courtesy of Mike Snodderly, Jesse Easdon, and Chris Conard
Wellesley Girl - Stage Manager
The Pre-Show look
Arsalan, one of the musicains, who played live music during all the transitions, and some scenes!
Mick (Genevieve Schroeder-Arce) and Donnie (Camila Munoz) during a transition
The Pre-Show look
This was a smaller production, as it was in a black box. There was live music during the performances and a minimal set with multi-purpose pieces. This show had some unique elements with live musicians, child actors, and having to call all cues non-verbally due to the small space.
Director - LaQuetta Carpenter
Assistant Director - Avery Valdés
Lighting Designer - Michael Logue
Costume Consultant - Adrienne Greenblatt
Composer - Arsalan Pervaiz
Musicians - Arsalan Pervaiz and Julia Dixon
Photography: Kathryn Lane Photography
Enron - Assistant Stage Manager
Jeff Skilling (Annie Alainz) after hearing bad news.
Ken Lay (Kayla Johnson) and Jeff Skilling (Annie Alainz) speaking to reporters and staff at a New Years Event.
Claudia Roe delivering her monologue.
Jeff Skilling (Annie Alainz) after hearing bad news.
Part of the director's vision for this version of Enron was to comment on how toxic masculinity and gender roles play a strong role in the workplace, and how they tie into corruption and greed. Therefore, the entire cast of Enron was comprised of female, and trans, or non-binary actors. Everything about this show was BIG. There were over 6 TVs used for media and projections, 3 large raptor costumes, multiple costume changes, more than 50 props, and a large cast and crew. My main role as an assistant stage manager was to handle all scenic transitions during the show, as well as looking after all of the props.
Director - Hannah Wolf
Assistant Directors - Helen Hetrick and David Estes
Stage Manager - Dack Justiz
Lighting Design - Aaron Curry
Costume Design - Cait Graham
Projection Design - Robert Mallin
Set Design - Roxy Mojica
Photography: Lawrence Peart, Courtesy of The University of Texas at Austin
Book of Days - Rehearsal Stage Manager
Martha (Meggie Hunt), Sharon (Kristen Hosty), and Walt (Javier Rodriguez) sit together at a graduation.
Sheriff Atkins (Isaac Kresta) and Louann (Sarah Harper) in church.
The Sheriff presents Earl with the gun that killed Walt.
Martha (Meggie Hunt), Sharon (Kristen Hosty), and Walt (Javier Rodriguez) sit together at a graduation.
Director - Jacob Caire
Calling Stage Manager - Jazmyn Castillo
Set Design - Taylor Travis
Sound Design - Jake Stein and Wyatt Laster
Lighting Design - Casey Canamar
Costume Design - Laura Gonzalez
Photography: Alfy Lindsey
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest - Stage Manager
The Day Room. Ruckly (David Elliot) stands against the wall. From left to right, Billy (Ryan Wellman), Martini (Adam Gonzalez), Dale Harding (Adrian Lopez), Cheswick (Henry Wheatley-Rutner), and Scanlon (Eric Ramirez) sit at the table playing cards. Chief Bromden (Aaron Moore) sits in the rocking chair far right. Further upstage is the nurses office where you can see Aide Warren (Madeleine Hayes), Nurse Ratched (Diamante Martinez) and Nurse Flinn (Dani Consoldane).
Randle P. McMurphy (Jacob Basquez) makes his first appearance in the ward.
Billy, after Nurse Ratched finds him with Candy.
The Day Room. Ruckly (David Elliot) stands against the wall. From left to right, Billy (Ryan Wellman), Martini (Adam Gonzalez), Dale Harding (Adrian Lopez), Cheswick (Henry Wheatley-Rutner), and Scanlon (Eric Ramirez) sit at the table playing cards. Chief Bromden (Aaron Moore) sits in the rocking chair far right. Further upstage is the nurses office where you can see Aide Warren (Madeleine Hayes), Nurse Ratched (Diamante Martinez) and Nurse Flinn (Dani Consoldane).
Director - Aaron Pitman
Dramaturg and Assistant Director - Megan Todd
Set Design - Meggie Hunt and Alex Noaks
Lighting Design - Alexandra Jereb
Sound Design - Jessica Sell
Costume Design - Hailey Roberts