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The University of Montevallo College of Fine Arts Department of Theatre Welcomes you to |
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| The production’s performance style includes elements of Commedia Dell’arte and Melodrama and the script was developed during the rehearsal process from collaborative improv work by the entire company – including the cast, crew, designers and artistic staff |
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Meet the Company
EJ Bostick
Cleante
EJ Bostick is a second-year student from Homewood, Alabama. This is EJ's main stage debut here at Montevallo. EJ is a theatre major who is involved with Gold Side Cabinet and Alpha Delta Pi sorority here on campus.
Summer Corley
Police Officer/Zanni
Summer is a Freshman that is making her Montevallo Theatre debut. She has been acting since she was 15 years old and is the most electrifying woman in theatre! She anticipates you will enjoy the show!
Molly Culp
Zanni
Molly is extremely thrilled to be apart of UM's production of Tartuffe! You might’ve seen her last semester in the directing 3 showcase of Twilight Bowl playing Brielle Directed by Karly Wilmore, or as April in the department's production of Company, directed by Dr.David Callaghan. Molly hopes you enjoy this fabulous and wacky show and she looks forward to seeing your faces from the stage!
Delena Dean
Elmire
Delena Dean is a Junior working towards a BFA in Acting at UM. Her recent roles include Miss Casewell in The Mousetrap, Zyclo’s Bird in Anon(ymous), Lord/Swing/Musician in As You Like It, and Rosemary in How to Succeed. For updates about Delena’s future projects, please visit her on Instagram!
Romeo Garrison
Laurent
Romeo Garrison is playing Laurent and has had a wonderful time crafting this version of Tartuffe. He is a sophomore BA theatre major from Double Springs, Alabama constantly trying to expand his capabilities. This is his first role at UM after working as an assistant stage manager on As You Like It and A New Brain. Creativity is everything to him as an actor, artist, and writer and this process has been a hilarious and ingenious experience beyond all hopes. He's hungry for more and grateful for every friend, teacher, and family member who continue to push him to grow.
Sophia George
Flipote
Sophia George is a freshman BFA Musical Theatre major, and is so excited to be portraying the role of Flipote. She is so excited to be apart this crazy show with all these creative and beautiful people. She would like to thank Marcus Lane for giving her the opportunity to be a part of this creative process. She LOVES this cast and crew and especially Piper…she loves Piper.
Romeo Grant
Damis
Romeo Grant is a freshman student from Huntsville, AL. He is a theatre major in his 3rd production now, first for UM. His past work includes Rimers of Eldritch (Josh) and A Midsummer Night's Dream (Bottom). "Man gives you the award, but God gives you the reward" - Denzel Washington
Will Harrell
Orgon
The Montgomery native is so happy to be making art at this wonderful University and to be working on Tartuffe with this amazingly talented cast and crew. Will was last seen in As You Like It in 2021. He also choreographed Punk Rock Girl in the Fall. Will is proud member of Actor's Equity. He sends love and thanks to his amazing family.
Isabella Herrington
Zanni
Isabella Herrington is thrilled to be playing Zanni in Tartuffe, her last performance at UM. She's grateful for all the memories and everything she's learned. She'd like to thank Alison and Macy for being such loving friends. She'd also like to thank Ting Ting for continuing to watch over her.
Khloe Hunter
Mariane
Khloe Hunter is a new student Montevallo and this will be her first college
performance! She is a freshman working a BA degree for Theatre. She previously played the roles of Lt. Roberts in Murder on Reserve and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. To discover more add her on Instagram
Nick Johnson
Monsieur Loyal
Nickolas Johnson is grateful to be a part of Tartuffe. Nickolas was last seen on the Rebecca J. Luker Stage in Anon(ymous). He has been in other plays such as The Wiz and The Lion King. He thanks his family and friends for their love and support.
Maya Mackey
Dorine
Maya Mackey is a junior pursuing a BFA in Acting. You may have seen her perform in recent UM productions of Ugly Lies the Bone, Anon(ymous), and As You Like It. Maya also created the artwork for the Tartuffe poster! She would like to thank Marcus Lane, the cast and crew or Tartuffe!
Josh Norris
Tartuffe
Josh is a Junior BFA Musical Theatre major and is delighted to perform in his fifth show here at UM. His favorite TV show is Attack on Titan. Josh would like to thank his friends, family, and the faculty for their support. Set you heart ablaze!
Kam Sanderfer
Cam Comico
Kam Sanderfer is a senior at the university of Montevallo. He is excited to get the opportunity to work with Marcus Lane again. He also feels very fortunate to be apart of such a diverse and versatile cast. He hopes the audience can have as much fun with Tartuffe as he’s had over this rehearsal process.
Gage Stephens
Valere
Gage is excited to be onstage for his 2nd production on the University of Montevallo’s mainstage! You may recognize him from last year’s production of (Anon)ymous as Senator Laius! He wants to thank his friends and family for their support and kindness! And Marcus for this amazing opportunity! We hope you enjoy the show!!
Ivan Taylor
Madame Pernelle
This is Ivan Taylor’s DISCO stage debut as Madame Pernelle. She has been in various shows with Theatre Tuscaloosa in the past. She thanks her family, friends, and teachers for all their support.
Elesha Adams
Technical Director
Elesha Adams is a senior BA Theatre Major with a focus in Scenic Carpentry at Montevallo. Amongst practicing other skills, she has worked on scenery for various shows during her time at UM. Before working as Technical Director during this semester’s production of Tartuffe, she previously worked as the Assistant Technical Director for Ugly Lies the Bone and Punk Rock Girl and as Master Carpenter for the productions of Lightning Thief and Anon[ymous]. She has been very excited to take on more responsibility and has been appreciative of the current and future opportunities ahead!
Krystal Adams
Co-Lighting Designer
Krystal is the Co-Designer with Audrey Robinson and the Lighting Coordinator for the department and an alum of the university. She graduated with her BFA in Design and Technology with a concentration in Lighting Design May 2022.
Paris Burdick
Costume Design Assistant
Paris Burdick (she/her) is in her junior year at the University of Montevallo. She is president of UM’s costuming club, and is so grateful for the opportunity to help bring this show to life. She’d like to thank her parents for always encouraging her to find her rainbow connection.
Leigh Michael Cannon
Assistant Stage Manager
Leigh Michael Cannon is a Freshman this year. This is their first production with the University
of Montevallo and this is their first time being an Assistant Stage Manager. They love the
experience and they hope that you enjoy this wonderful production as much as they do!
Abby Crist
Costume Design Assistant
Abby Crist is a BA Theatre student in her Junior year at the University of Montevallo. She has worked on several productions with the University, including award-winning Anon(YMOUS) and A New Brain. This is her first time as Costume Design Assistant, and she has enjoyed every second of it!
Kyle Everett
Costume Shop Manager
Kyle Everett graduated from University of Alabama in 2005, where he was first introduced to the world of theatrical costuming. After graduation, he worked in regional theatre for the next 18 years, including working on Dallas Theater Center’s Tony Award Winning season. He is thrilled to be at Montevallo and has thoroughly enjoyed working with all the talented technicians and performers on this show!
Emily Gill
Costume Designer
Emily Gill, MFA, Associate Professor of Theatre is in her sixteenth year at UM and what a busy year it has been! Recently, she completed the Experience Design Certification Program offered by Odyssey Works performance collective operating out of Baltimore and NYC. Projects and performances she has given as part of that process are an online role-playing game based on decentralized autonomous organizations in crypto-currency economy, research into activity-based identity-confirming experiences, and finally her thesis project for the program: a quick experience for single participants to hold an interview with their pain, whatever form it takes, to accept chronic pain as a part of the self as opposed to an adversary in residence. The experience featured video compositions and sounds inspired by Emily’s own experience with medication-resistant migraines she has experienced since the age of 10 and the visualizations she uses to resolve the pain. Also with Odyssey Works, she traveled to Gaviao, Portugal, in summer of 2022 to join an international cohort of performance designers to create a transformational “odyssey” experience for a selected volunteer. Her contribution to that project was a “silent dinner” for which she set the menu and cooked the meal and in collaboration with a professional food experience designer, staged the service and presentation. Emily is the resident Costume and Makeup Designer for UM productions unless there is a student available for the assignment. When not teaching Theatre courses and mentoring student designers, she is the Director of the Malone Center for Excellence in Teaching on campus, facilitating professional development for Faculty and instructional staff at UM. Learn more about Emily’s work at emilygilldesigns.com
Piper Holley
Stage Manager
Piper Holley is a freshman tech and design student. This is Piper’s first time stage managing a show at the University of Montevallo and she can’t wait for you to see it. Piper would like to thank Marcus Lane for this opportunity and her Uncle, Van Williams for giving her her drive.
Julia Jones
Scenic Charge Artist and Assistant Scenic Designer
Julia Jones is a 4th year student pursuing BAs in both Theatre and Art. She is the Scenic Charge Artist and Assistant Scenic Designer for this production. She will be working this summer at Trollwood Performing Arts School in Fargo, ND as a Scenic Painter.
Jordan Kinney
Assistant Stage Manager
Jordan Kinney is a sophomore this year. This is her fourth production with the University of Montevallo. This is her second time being an assistant stage manager. She has loved working on this show. She hopes you have as much fun watching this show as she had working on it!
Marcus Lane
Director/Production Manager/Fight Choreographer
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, THE WEIR, 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 TheDANE. 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 later this year. 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
Kathryn Medellin
Makeup Designer
Kathryn Medellin is a first-year BFA technical theater student here at Montevallo. she has worked as a makeup artist/designer for 4 years now. she got her start in her high school's theatre program, Huntsville High Theatre. earlier this year she got the opportunity to start her makeup work here with Ugly Lies the Bone. She is so excited to be working on this production of Tartuffe!
Kyle Moore
Sound Designer/Co-Scenic Designer/Faculty TD
Kyle Moore is currently an Associate Professor of Theatre specializing in Technical Direction and Sound Design at the University of Montevallo in Alabama. Kyle joined the university as an Assistant Professor in the Fall of 2014 and was awarded tenure and promoted to Associate Professor in 2020. He teaches a variety of courses, including Stagecraft, Welding, AutoCAD, Sound Design, 3D Printing/Digital Fabrication and Introduction to Theatre. Kyle received his MFA in Technical Production from Boston University and his BFA from Texas State University in Theatrical Design and Technology.
Kyle also works as a freelance Technical Director and Scenic Designer in the greater Birmingham area. He has worked on a number of productions for the Red Mountain Theatre Company as a Scenic and Digital Fabrication Consultant, including My Fair Lady, Little Shop of Horrors and more.
Prior to coming to Montevallo, he worked with the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts as a Draftsman and Staff Carpenter. While there, he had the opportunity to work on several Tony award winning productions, including Finding Neverland, All the Way, Glass Menagerie and Pippin. He was also a Draftsman and Carpenter for Teller’s production of The Tempest, which was performed in both Cambridge and Las Vegas.
Before moving to Boston, Kyle lived and worked in the Austin, TX area. In addition to working as a Staff Carpenter and Assistant Technical Director for ZACH Theatre, he had the pleasure of working on a number of productions with companies, including Austin Shakespeare, Salvage Vanguard Theater, Rude Mechanicals and Ballet Austin.
Outside of the theater, Kyle enjoys learning more about 3D printing, cooking, playing board games, working on home improvement projects and spending time with his wife, Vanessa, and their three children: Dylan, Eliza and Livia.
Reagan Parrott
Props Designer
Reagan Parrott is a Sophomore this year .This is her sixth production with the University of Montevallo and her 8th position. This is her first time being a Props Master. She hopes you will love this production as much as she does.
Audrey Paige Robinson
Co-Lighting Designer
Audrey Paige Robinson is a Freshman at the University of Montevallo pursuing her BFA in Technology and Design Theatre with a concentration in Lighting Design. Tartuffe marks her fourth show at the University, and she can’t wait to keep working. This show has been such a unique experience and she is so grateful for everyone who has supported her, especially her family and friends!
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