Bound and Burned 

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Director"s Notes

In writing BOUND & BURNED I envisioned Hermes as a reflection of myself and the people I work with. At first, Hermes is convinced he’s on the right side. He carries out his orders without question. He believes that serving those in charge is the same as serving truth. As the story unfolds Hermes sees Prometheus’ suffering and rebelliousness, Io’s pain and sacrifice, and he hears the Mortals raise their voices in defiance in ways that can’t be ignored. This stirs something. Shifts something. His certainty begins to collapse. Hermes begins to wonder if Zeus’ way is really the right way after all.

This is where the play holds a mirror up to our world. How often do we, like Hermes, stay quiet or compliant because we don’t want to be the target, or because it feels safer? Easier? What happens when we finally let ourselves question it? Hermes shows us that change can be one of the hardest things we can ever do. His journey asks each one of us to look inward and ask ourselves if we were in his place would we keep delivering Zeus’ messages or do we dare to carry Prometheus’ fire?

Marcus Lane

Cast

Creative Team

Theatre Faculty

Michael Walker

Associate Professor

Department Chair

Dr. David Callaghan

Professor 

Emily Gill

Professor

Marcus Lane

Professor

Dr. Bart Pitchford

Associate Professor

Caleb Stroman

Assistant Professor

Jen Nelson Lane

Assistant Professor

Adam Spencer

Assistant Professor

Kyle Everett

Instructor

Jennifer Hartsell

Music Director/Staff Pianist

ADJUNCT FACULTY

Sara Brunow, JJ Butler, Lisa Gibbs, Tyrone Hayes, Paula Renzi-Callaghan, Dewin Tibbs, Chalethia Williams

College of Fine Arts

Dr. Sean Atkinson, Dean

Crew

JORDYN KELLY

Assistant Stage Manager

ZURI PETTIWAY

Production Assistant

TENNESSEE PITCHFORD 

Fight Assistant

SETH WALTON

House Manger

KADENCE SMITH 

Assistant House Manager

JOANNA DUKE

Usher 

MEGGS SIRMANS 

Usher 

JAYLA BESTER

Marketing Manger

SANTOS 

Assistant Marketing Manager

MOLLIE MCLLVEEN

Social Media Manager

DAVID WEEKS 

Content Coordinator

ALLYA FLORENCE 

Assistant Costume Designer

RIEN TIDMORE 

Costume Design Assistant

ALEXIS MCANALLY 

Make up  Designer

SANTOS 

Make up, Hair, Wig Crew Head

NYX GRIFFITH

Makeup/Hair Crew

WILLOW CORCORAN 

Head of Wardrobe

LIAM MANN 

Wardrobe Crew

LIBBY ALLRED

Wardrobe Crew

AROUSH MAROOF 

Light Board Operator

MALAKAI EISENBERG 

Props Coordinator

KADI HIATT

Sound Board Operator

JOSHUA GREEN 

Backstage Crew

LOGAN OAKLEY 

Projections Operator

Meet the Company

Julianna Holmes

Clotho

Julianna Holmes is a senior at the University of Montevallo, majoring in English and minoring in Theatre. Last year, she served as a Production Assistant on UM’s production of “Cabaret”. After nurturing a lifelong love of Greek Mythology and Theatre, Julianna is excited to step into her first onstage role in Montevallo’s Theatre Department as one of the Fates. She wants to thank her professors for the opportunity to be in “Bound and Burned” and her friends and family for their continued support. Lastly, she hopes you enjoy the debut production of “Bound and Burned”.

Larkin Kelly

Lachesis

Larkin is a senior studying Musical Theatre at The University of Montevallo. Bound And Burned is Larkin’s second department show here at the University, the first being Cabaret where she portrayed Helga. She is beyond excited to be given the opportunity to originate a part in a brand new production and hopes you love it just as much as she does!

Ember Oates

Atropos

Ember Oates is so excited to be performing in their first production at the University of Montevallo. They are a freshman majoring in musical theater.

Paul Hall

Hercules

Paul Hall has performed in over ten shows throughout their life. After graduating from Hoover High School, they decided to continue their acting training at the University of Montevallo. In the Center for the Arts, Paul was a part of "Pill Hill" (Tony), "Twelfth Night" (Orsino), puppeteer for Pod 4 in "Little Shop of Horrors", and is now grateful to be a part of an original piece "Bound & Burned" (Hercules). Paul Hall couldn't be happier working with this production team.

Jay Collins

Ares

Jay Collins (Ares) is a freshman at the University of Montevallo majoring in History. He has performed in musical theatre since elementary school. Some shows include Newsies (Crutchie), Beauty and the Beast (Beast), and Anastasia (Gleb). In addition to theatre, Jay has participated in Alabama All-State Choral Festivals, competed in state 4-H livestock judging and public speaking, and works on his family’s cattle farm.

Connor Colvert

Kratos

Connor began his theatrical journey at the Athletic Arts Center in Jasper, Alabama, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Theatre at the University of Montevallo. He is honored to be part of Bound and Burned. Connor would like to extend his heartfelt thanks to God, his family, friends, Marcus Lane, Cindy Laing, and the late Sonya Webb for their unwavering support and inspiration.

Xander Van Den Nieuwenhof

Prometheus

Xander is a Freshman BFA Acting major at the University of Montevallo. Bound & Burned is the first show he is featured in at Montevallo and he is deeply honored for that opportunity. Xander’s theatre career fully kicked off in his junior year while attending Foley High School, when the school’s production of Our Town had to have an emergency replacement after their ‘George’ fell ill after the first show. Since then, Xander has been cast in 6 other roles: Danny Maguire in Xanadu, Peter Shaw in Silent Sky, Tom Mizer in Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr., Professor Harold Hill in The Music Man, Mr. Banks in Mary Poppins Jr., and now Prometheus in Bound & Burned. Xander would like to thank his mother for supporting him throughout everything and encouraging him to branch out and chase what he loves. He would also like to thank his high school theater teacher, Mr. Lane, for pushing him to be better on and off the stage, his friends for making everyday a joy to live, and his Nana for watching over him and keeping him in check. Enjoy the show!

EJ Bostick

Dionysus

EJ Bostick is a senior Bachelor's of Science Theatre major here at the University of Montevallo! EJ is absolutely delighted to have the privilege to bring Dionysus to life on stage. You may have also seen EJ as Cléante in Tartuffe (University of Montevallo), Bernadette in POTUS (University of Montevallo), and Dale in Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche (Birmingham Festival Theatre). Enjoy the show!

Taylor McLendon

Zeus

Taylor McLendon (Zeus) is a Senior at the University of Montevallo as a BFA Musical Theatre major. She is so excited to be in her sixth department production at the university. She has previously been in Punk Rock Girl, The Sondheim Tribute Revue, Pippin, Cabaret, and Little Shop of Horrors. She could not be more honored to be a part of the debut of this new and original show. She would like to thank the entire cast, directorial team, creative team, and the stage management team for making this show such a phenomenal experience.

Savannah Bright

IO

Savannah Bright is currently in her second semester at The University of Montevallo. This is her first time on stage with the department but previously she worked as a board operator for “Grounded” and as a production assistant for “Little Shop of Horrors”. She is very thankful for her supportive cast here and her community back home.

Jake Manley

Teagan

Jake Manley (Teagan) is a junior, ecstatic to be performing in his third production with UM, Bound and Burned. Jake has previously been seen with UM in Cabaret (Max) and Little Shop of Horrors (Mr. Mushik). Jake would like to thank Marcus Lane for his leadership and direction, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Dalton Adair

Adwin

Dalton Adair, a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre Major, is excited to be joining this production. Some of the shows Dalton has previously worked on include Julius Caesar, Little Shop of Horrors, Two Gentleman Of Verona and last season's production of Cabaret. Dalton is so excited for you to see the show and hopes you enjoy it!

Jayla Moman

Vedette

Jayla Moman, a sophomore BA Theatre Major, will make her UM debut with this production. Some of the shows Jayla previously worked on include: Twinkle, Back to Birmingham, I Miss Christmas and the 2025 College Night purple side production, The Legacy of the Iron Witch. Jayla is very excited to work on this show and for you to see it.

Kayla McNeally

Lyra

Kayla McNeally is a freshman BFA Acting Major, and this is her first UM production. Some of the shows she has previously worked on include Legally Blonde, Hadestown, Les Misérables, and Mean Girls. Kayla is beyond excited to share her talents and to have new beginnings at UM!

Lily Champion

Theta

Lily Champion is a sophomore BFA Acting Major! This is her first show at Montevallo, and she is so excited to perform here! Lily would like to thank all her friends and family for supporting her throughout her theater journey! She hopes you enjoy the show!!

Tyler Rice

Hermes

Tyler Rice is a BFA Acting Senior at the University of Montevallo who is excited to showcase his skills! This will mark Tyler's fourth show for the department as he most recently played as Tom Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie in Fall 2024. Previous credits include Ensemble in Pippin and Al in Pill Hill. Watch out for this wild card as you're being taken on this "extraordinary" journey!

Marcus Lane

Director

Marcus Lane is currently an Associate Professor of Theatre and Head of Actor Training here at UM. He teaches movement, stage combat, acting and directing. He received his MFA in Acting Pedagogy from the University of Alabama and his BA in Theatre from Louisiana Tech University. Over the years, Marcus has worked as an actor, fight director/choreographer, movement coach, and director. Recent directing credits at UM include AS YOU LIKE IT, TARTUFFE, STOP KISS and PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT. His work has also been featured at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, City Equity, Theatre Downtown and at The DANE. He has received several BroadwayWorld.com nominations for his work, including nominations for Best Director for BOY GETS GIRL at Theatre Downtown, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at THE DANE and a nomination for Best Production in the last decade for THE WOLVES at UM. He recently played Father Russel in the feature film SHADOW TAG, which should hit theatres in the spring of 2024. Some of Marcus’s favorite acting credits include Riff Raff in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Mad Hatter in ALICE IN WONDERLAND, and Daniel Boone in BLUE JACKET. He is a member of Actors Equity Association, Society of American Fight Directors and the Southeastern Theatre Conference. You can follow his work at @thankufive

Piper Holley

Stage Manger

Piper Holley is a Senior BFA Design and Technology student at the University of Montevallo. With a mission to lead through advocacy and preserve the magic of theatre, Piper has a passion for original and devised works. They are honored to begin and end their Stage Management journey at the University under the direction of Marcus Lane. They thank you for coming to the theatre and indulging in some magic with us all.

Jordan Kelly

Assistant Stage Manager

Jordyn Kelly is currently pursuing a BFA in Design and Technology here at the University of Montevallo, concentrating in Stage Management. This is her fifth semester in the department, but her fourth time on a Stage Management team. At UM, she has worked on Pippin! (Production Assistant), Cabaret (Assistant Stage Manager), and POTUS (Stage Manager). This past summer, she was also involved in Big River (Assistant Stage Manager) with the Virginia Samford Theatre. She is so excited to work on a new play with Piper, Marcus, Zurie, and all the actors. Jordyn aspires to move up north and Stage Manage full-time after college. She is incredibly grateful to be part of something so unique and would like to thank everyone on the production team for all their hard work and support. Shoutout to her significant other for her love and support through every production she is involved in. Thank you,

Zuri Pettiway

Production Assistant

Zurie is a Sophomore and is a double BA in Theater and History. She is overthrilled to be a part of this production, as it is giving her insight on when she pursues to be a director herself. In Marbury Highschool she was involved in the production of “The Wizard of Oz” by Tim Kelly acting as the Wicked Witch, this is her first time being a part of a University production. Her favorite color is green, simply because she grew to love veggie tales. She would like to thank her director in high school for giving her the push she needed to explore, as well as Jen Nelson Lane of UM for allowing her to explore stage management more, as well as her parents, grandmother and significant other for being there when she finished her paperwork late at night on the phone with them. With the actors that showed great work on set as well with the team she had on stage management.

Bart Pitchford

Sound Designer

Bart Pitchford is an Associate Professor of Theatre History and Directing at the University of Montevallo. Bart earned a PhD in Performance as Public Practice from the University of Texas at Austin. Previously, Bart was the artistic director of Canopy Theatre in Austin, TX where he received multiple grants from the city of Austin’s cultural division to produce theatre by resettled refugees and military veterans. In this capacity, Bart produced Mawlana by Syrian television and film star Nawar Bulbul, Dionysus in America by Jenny Pacanowski in collaboration with Thinkery and Verse from New York City. Bart also served as the Austin, Texas site coordinator for the nationwide veteran arts program, The Warrior Chorus from 2016 to 2019. This project, which was founded by Aquila Theatre out of NYC, was funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and focused on helping military veterans tell their stories. Bart’s previous directorial credits include Anon(ymous) by Naomi Iizuka at the University of Montevallo, All in the Timing, Zastrozzi: The Master of Discipline the Master of Discipline, The Bacchae, Cowboy Mouth, and Zoo Story among others. Bart’s other professional theatre credits include technical direction, sound designer, master electrician, actor, and stage combatant. He has worked at the University of Texas, Foothill Theatre Company, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Northwest Missouri State University, Young Abe Lincoln, Moonlark Theatre, Theatre West Virginia, Wing and Groove Theatre, and Blue Jacket. Bart also spent six years as an enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army as a Psychological Operations Sergeant including deployments to Iraq, Yemen, and Pakistan. During his career in the military, Bart received two Meritorious Service Medals and one Joint Services Commendation Medal. Additionally, Bart writes and speaks extensively about the intersection of theatre, war, and the military. Some of Bart’s invited speaker engagements include Howlround Military and the Arts Convergence, Great River Shakespeare Theatre Festival, and Texas Creative Forces Arts and Military Conference. Bart’s publications include multiple essays and articles in American Theatre Magazine, Theatre Topics, and chapters in the books Performance in Militarized Cultures (2017) and Arabs, Politics, and Performance (Expected Publication in 2022). Previously at UM, Bart has directed ANON(ymous) and Ugly Lies The Bone.

Audrey Paige Robinson

Projections Designer

Audrey Paige Robinson is a Senior pursuing her BFA in Lighting Design and Technology at the University of Montevallo. She is thrilled to be learning something new, exploring Projection Design for Bound & Burned. Her other credits with the University of Montevallo include Lighting Designer (The Glass Menagerie, Tartuffe), Assistant Lighting Designer (Sondheim Tribute Review, Pippin), Head Electrician (Eurydice, RENT, Punk Rock Girl), and Director (The Legacy of the Iron Witch, Bright Half Life). Audrey Paige also worked at The Cape Playhouse this past summer as their Head Electrician after starting as an Apprentice in 2023. She served as Assistant Lighting Designer for their production of Waitress (2024). Audrey Paige has loved exploring a new creative medium for this production and rediscovering the joy of trying something unknown! She would like to thank her family, friends, professors, and fiancé, Jackson, for their support throughout this process.

Emily Gill

Costume Designer

Emily Gill is currently the Director of the Malone Center For Excellence In Teaching and Associate Professor of Theatre specializing in Costume Design. She comes to UM from earning an MFA in Drama from the University of Georgia (2007), a freelance design career in Atlanta as well as an internship at the Seattle Repertory Theatre (2000-2001). Emily earned a BA in English and Theatre Performance and Design from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida (2000). In addition to primary costume and makeup design duties at UM, Emily designs costumes and make-up effects for Southeast area regional theatres, including City Equity Theatre's production of Peter and the Starcatcher (winner Broadway World Birmingham 2015 Best Costume Design of a Local Play or Musical); Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Bloody Bloody AndrewJackson for theDANE. Emily is a frequent attendee and participant in the Prague Quadrennial Design Exposition, and a member of the inaugural cohort of Odyssey Works’ Experience Design Certification Program (with financial support from UM Faculty Development). Locally, Emily is on the Board of Directors of the Montevallo Arts Council as well as the Montevallo Artwalk Coordinator. “Most of my day is moving from a meeting about Core Learning Outcomes and successful retention rate statistics to looking at a student’s “witch face” sculpt before molding to dropping in on some other students boiling braiding hair in a pot of dye as part of an experiment, to finally meeting with students to discuss their academic and career goals. Where else but UM would I be able to do all that? Where else would all my diverse, interdisciplinary interests be possible without question?” www.emilygilldesigns.com

Adam Spencer

Scenic Designer

Adam Spencer is a scenic and lighting designer. He received his BA in Theatre from Chadron State College and MFA in Theatrical Design from Illinois State University. Adam has served as Technical Director, Resident Designer, and Scenic Design Professor at The University of Houston - Downtown. At Louisiana Tech University he worked as the Technical Director and as a Scenic and Lighting Designer. He has worked at theatres such as Playhouse on the Square (scenic design), Theatre Under The Stars (asst. lighting and asst. scenic design), Lexington Children’s Theatre (lighting and scenic design), Birmingham Children’s Theatre (lighting and scenic design), TUTS’ Humphreys School of Musical Theatre (lighting and scenic design), Olney Theatre Center (props design), Main Street Theatre (scenic design), Alley Theatre (scenic construction), and Asolo Rep (props construction). He is excited to work with the next generation of theatre artists.

Caleb Stroman

Lighting Designer

Caleb Stroman is an assistant professor of theatre and lighting designer. He was previous an assistant professor of theatre and resident scenic and lighting designer at Susquehanna University in Central Pennsylvania. In addition to teaching and designing in Pennsylvania, he has designed in Texas, Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa. Most recently he was the lighting designer for a new adaptation of A Christmas Carol at Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. He was the resident lighting designer at Millbrook Playhouse for several summers and most recently designed Camelot, Jersey Boys, and Rent. Caleb is the Resident Lighting Designer for the Virginia Samford Theatre. His professional and academic work can be found on his portfolio website: www.calebstroman.com

Alexis McAnally

Makeup and Hair Designer

Alexis is a junior B.S theatre major. Previous UM Theatre credit include: Sondheim Tribute Revue, The Glass Menagerie, and POTUS. I am so grateful for the opportunity to design the makeup and hair for this production and loved getting to work with Emily Gill and Marcus Lane to bring these characters to life.

Special Thanks: 

Rayven Rice

The Theatre Faculty

Dr. Sean Atkinson

Alyssa Green

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