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Joe Iconis |
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Rob Rokicki |
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| Musical Direction by Jennifer Hartsell | ||
| Choreographed by Will Harrell | ||
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Scenic Design Lighting Design Wheeler Kincaid David Page |
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Sound Design Sound Engineer Kyle Moore Phil Lindsey |
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Props Design Costume Design Julia Jones Emily Gill |
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PUNK ROCK GIRL is presented by Arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Director's Note
Welcome to PUNK ROCK GIRL!!!
“I believe there comes a time when everything just falls in line”. Being able to present PUNK ROCK GIRL is truly a moment when everything has just fallen in line. I saw the premiere of this show at The Argyle Theatre on Long Island, New York in February and just knew this was the perfect show for Montevallo. The message at the heart of this show is that when you speak uniquely as yourself about the things you love, you are at your most punk. I want to encourage anyone seeing this show today to find their inner-punk and muster up the courage to be your most authentic self. And to our current and future falcons-You belong at Montevallo and when you come to one of our productions, I want you to see yourself reflected back, whether that’s onstage or behind the curtain. The cast and crew of Punk Rock Girl are composed of students from varied backgrounds and identities: racially diverse students, LGBTQIA+ students, first generation students, transgender students, students with disabilities and gender non-conforming students. In our department we value those perspectives and we work to center those unique voices in the plays we present and the way those plays gets made. I hope you enjoy the show and come back to see more of our programming this season.
Cast
Macy Robinson
Angela
Hannah Mallory
Proxi
Thomas Massey
Dudley
Natalie Anderson
Jacki Slaps
Jaanai de la Torre-Martinez
Judy Power
Delaney Eaves
Sheena Slam
Troy McMullen
Skull
Olivia LeComte
Patricia
Nick Lyles
Ernst
Josh Norris
Herman
MaKensey Alford
Ensemble, Scholar
Dylan Betts
Ensemble, Store Manager, Trash Cat, Alien
Brandon Byrd
Ensemble, Roller Disco Kid, Grandma Alberta
Allya Florence
Ensemble, Alien, Millenial Cool Kid
William Jenkins
Ensemble, Bouncer
Taylor McClendon
Ensemble, Cool Kid, Alien
Adrianna Nix
Ensemble, Alien
Key Stampfli
Ensemble, Punk Emcee
Shelby Waggoner
Ensemble, Trashy Queens Beach Chick
Robin Watson
Ensemble, Alien, Mathletics Counselor
Creative Team
Michael Walker
Director
Jennifer Hartsell
Musical Director
Will Harrell
Choreographer
Destin Randell King
Assistant Director
Wheeler Kincaid
Scenic Designer
David Page
Lighting Designer
Kyle Moore
Sound Designer/Technical Director
Emily Gill
Costume Designer
Kyle Everett
Costume Shop Manager
Julia Jones
Props Designer
Jasmine J. Lomax
Stage Manager
Piper Holley
Assistant Stage Manager
Taylore Kenty
Assistant Stage Manager
Jordan Kinney
Assistant Stage Manager
Reagan Parrott
Assistant Stage Manager
Layne Garrett
Dramaturg
Crew
| Destin King | House Manager |
| Molly Antiss | Costume Design Assistant |
| CJ Edwards | Wardrobe Crew Head |
| Jazmin Miller | Wardrobe Crew |
| Dache Lanier | Wardrobe Crew |
| Willow Corcorran | Wardrobe Crew |
| Eliza Hardy | Wardrobe Crew |
| Aleriah Briggs | Wardrobe Crew |
| Abby Crist | Costume Shop Staff |
| Key Stampfli | Costume Shop Staff |
| Audrey Paige Robinson | Master Electrician/Lightboard Operator |
| Delena Dean | Production Electrician/Spot Light Operator |
| Jackson Holsomback | Production Electrician/Spot Light Operator |
| Catherine Copeland | Production Electrician |
| Harper Dunaway | Production Electrician |
| Beu Allen | Production Electrician |
| Abigail Weber | Production Electrician |
| Sophia George | Production Electrician |
| Elesha Adams | Assistant Technical Director/Rail Operator |
| Jayla Bester | Deck Crew/Construction Crew |
| Yasmin Nearor | Deck Crew/Construction Crew |
| Seth Walton | Deck Crew/Construction Crew |
| Brock Bush | Assistant Sound Designer/Assistant Sound Engineer |
| Akyla McCoy | A2 |
| Everett Wren | Sound Crew |
| Jen Nelson Lane | Program Design |
Meet the Company
Macy Robinson
Angela
Macy Robinson is a senior BFA Musical Theatre Major. She is beyond grateful to be playing Angela Quivers in Punk Rock Girl! She is even more blessed to have worked on this show with Audrey Robinson, her sister and best friend. From our living room plays, to the big stage, you are always my favorite artist to create with.
Hannah Mallory
Proxi
Hannah Mallory is over the moon with excit3ement to make her Montevallo mainstage debut in this killer show! Recent credits include Salome vs John at UM, Wizard of Oz at Brewton Town and Gown, and To Kill A Mockingbird at Mockingbird Company. Hannah stage managed a workshop of the new play KUDZU CALLING at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival this summer. She would like to thank everyone for their endless support throughout this process for making her first show at UM something to be proud of!
Thomas Massey
Dudley
Thomas Massey is stoked to be in his third production at the University of Montevallo. He’d like to thank Troy McMullen for housing him through the fall semester this year. Credits: Percy Jackson in The Lightning Thief, John the Baptist in Salome Vs John, Paul in Company. For H-Town!!!
Natalie Anderson
Jacki Slaps
Natalie Anderson is a senior BFA Musical Theatre major at the University of Montevallo. She is so excited to be a part of this “fun-loving” production. She would like to thank Michael Walker for this opportunity and Amy Murphy and Jennifer Hartsell for their unwavering support. Credits: Hairspray (Dynamite/Ensemble); A Midsommer Night's Dream
Jaanai de la Torre-Martinez
Judy Power
Jaanai de la Torre-Martinez is a Junior at the University of Montevallo and is so excited to be in her fourth department show. She has played Sarah in Company, Selina Beauregard/Half-Blood Ensemble in The Lightning Thief, Nemasani in Anon(ymous), and currently Judy Power in Punk Rock Girl. She would like to thank her family and friends for being her biggest supporters.
Delaney Eaves
Sheena Slam
Delaney Eaves is a senior BFA Musical Theatre major from Nashville, TN. She is thrilled to be in such a fun roll for her final fall semester show at Montevallo! Some of her favorite past credits include Amy in Company, Penny in Hairspray, Illona in She Loves Me, and Lina Lamont in Singin’ In The Rain. Delaney would like to thank her mom and dad, Nick, and her best friends for their constant support! Rock on and enjoy this punktastic show!!!
Troy McMullen
Skull
Troy McMullen is a sophomore at the University of Montevallo majoring in Musical Theatre. Past UM productions include A New Brain (Doctor) and The Lightning Thief (Mozart/Ensemble). Other notable roles include Nick Bottom (Something Rotten), Davey (Newsies), Hans (Frozen), and Ubaldo Piangi (The Phantom of the Opera). He attributes all success to his many mentors and family throughout his theatrical journey! He is ecstatic to be back on the main stage for his 3rd department show: Punk Rock Girl!
Website: troy-mcmullen.com
Olivia LeComte
Patricia
Olivia is All Fired Up to be a part of this Punktastic cast! She is a senior BFA Musical Theatre major. Some of her past credits include: Carrie, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and Chicago. She is currently directing The Receptionist by Adam Bock which will perform on December 2nd… be there or be square.
Nick Lyles
Ernst
Nick Lyles is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major and is thrilled to be working on such a new and exciting show! Past roles include Roger in A New Brain, Luke in The Lightning Thief, The Leading Player in Pippin and Jesus in Godspell. Nick would like to thank both of his parents, his sister and Delaney for always supporting him and believing in him.
Josh Norris
Herman
Josh is a Junior BFA Musical Theatre and is delighted to be performing in his fourth musical here at the University of Montevallo. Other roles he has played are Bobby in Company, Ensemble in The Lightning Thief, and the Minister in A New Brain. Josh would like to thank his friends, family, and the theatre faculty for their support.
MaKensey Alford
Ensemble, Scholar
MaKensey Kaye Alford is a Sophomore B.F.A Musical Theatre major at the University of Montevallo. She is thrilled to be in Punk Rock Girl! This summer she worked professionally in Chillicothe, Ohio at Tecumseh Outdoor Drama as an actor and costumer. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their support!
Dylan Betts
Ensemble, Store Manager, Trash Cat, Alien
Dylan Betts is a Junior at Montevallo and is thrilled to be in Punk Rock Girl! He appeared in As You Like it as Silvius, (Anon)ymous as Ensemble and as a swing. Over the summer, he was also in Heathers the Musical as a featured ensemble role. He would like to thank those who inspired and those who still uplift him to this day! We win, we lose, but only together do we break the rules!
Brandon Byrd
Ensemble, Roller Disco Kid, Grandma Alberta
Beep Beep! Brandon is currently a sophomore at the University of Montevallo pursuing his BFA in acting. Thanks to mom and dad for being such a great support system. Shout out to Marcus and Jen for being the best ever. Brandon appeared on the UM stage last season as a Koken in The Lightening Thief. He worked this summer at Unto These Hills in CHerokee, NC where he appeared as a dancer, Ochilla, and John Randall Wolfe U/S. Thanks to Michael. It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of this cast. He would like to thank The Almighty.
Allya Florence
Ensemble, Alien, Millenial Cool Kid
Allya Florence is currently a sophomore at the University of Montevallo pursuing her BA in musical theatre. This is Allya's first musical here, and she finds it an honor and a privilege to be a part of this cast! She would like to thank her mother, Shenika Cross, and to the people who have supported her through her journey. REBEL GIRL, REBEL GIRL, REBEL GIRL YOU ARE THE QUEEN OF MY WORLD!!
William Jenkins
Ensemble, Bouncer
William Jenkins is a senior BS Theatre student. He was last seen in As You Like It as Duke Senior and in the Purple Side College Night show as FalconMan. Over the summer, he premiered a movie titled Dark Entities and had the opportunity to do extra work on season 3 of HBO Max’s Righteous Gemstones. He hopes to continue his journey into film and television after his graduation. He would like to thank the director for giving him the opportunity to be a part of this “Punktastic” show and all those who have supported him this far.
Taylor McClendon
Ensemble, Cool Kid, Alien
Taylor McLendon is freshman BFA Musical Theatre major at the University of Montevallo. This is her first performance at the university, and she is so excited to be a part of this amazing production of Punk Rock Girl. Her last performance was Footloose the Musical as Urleen at the Joe Jefferson Playhouse in Mobile, AL. She would like to think everybody involved with the show for making this a great experience!
Adrianna Nix
Ensemble, Alien
Adrianna Nix is a Senior BFA Musical Theatre Major and is so excited to be a part of this show! Recently, they were a part of Flatliners: The Musical and also Anon(ymous) here at the University of Montevallo. They would like to thank their friends and family for their constant support.
Key Stampfli
Ensemble, Punk Emcee
Key Stampfli is a senior BA Theatre Major who is excited to perform in their first musical at UM! You may have seen them as Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream or in the ensemble of Anon(ymous). They would like to thank their family and friends for their love and support.
Shelby Waggoner
Ensemble, Trashy Queens Beach Chick
Shelby Waggoner is currently a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major. She is honored to be performing in her second Montevallo Theatre production, the first being Rhoda in A New Brain. Other notable roles include Bruce (Matilda) and Delta Nu (Legally Blonde). She would like to thank Michael Walker and Jennifer Hartsell who she continues to learn from every day. She is also extremely grateful for her family, specifically her mom, and their endless support.
Website: Shelby-Waggoner.com
Robin Watson
Ensemble, Alien, Mathletics Counselor
Robin Lee Watson is ready to live his punk dreams in this eclectic ensemble. They are a senior on the B.S. Theatre track, with a passion for props, acting, and activism. He would like to thank his family (found and otherwise) and the faculty for all their love and support.
Michael Walker
Director
Michael Thomas Walker is an Associate Professor of Acting and Voice at the University of Montevallo. He received an MFA in Acting from Rutgers University and a BA in Theatre from the University of Alabama.
University of Montevallo theatre directing credits include Septic, A New Brain, A Midsummer’s Night Dream, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Urinetown, Much Ado About Nothing and Bruce Norris’ Pulitzer Prize winning play Clybourne Park. Other directing credits include Hairspray, The 39 Steps, God of Carnage, SIDD with the New Light Theatre Project in NYC, and the award winning solo play BIOHAZARD. In NYC, he has performed with The New Light Theater Project, The Weasel Festival, Jean Cocteau Repertory, Guerrilla Theater, Boomerang Theater Company, and the national tours of Hairspray playing Edna Turnblad and Seussical the Musical as Horton the Elephant.
Michael was a finalist for the Edna St. Vincent Millay Colony Playwriting Residency and is a recipient of the Wildacres Playwriting Residency. His interview based solo show, BUBBA, received the Best Variety Show Award in the United Solo Festival, Best Solo Performance Award for the Planet Connections Festival and was recently performed on NPR’s Tales FromThe South. His film and television appearances include Boardwalk Empire, Dirty Little Secret, Now That’s Cute, and Non-Stop.
He is also co-author of the play Canfield Drive which received its world premiere production at The Black Rep in St. Louis. Canfield Drive is a play about the murder of Michael Brown and the Black Lives Matter Movement. The show was also performed as part of the National Black Theatre Festival.
Jennifer Hartsell
Musical Director
Jennifer Hartsell received her undergraduate degree in Music in Piano Performance and her M.M. in Composition from the University of Alabama. It was during this time that that she began pursuing her love of musical theatre professionally, playing for shows such as COMPANY and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. She completed additional studies in music composition at N.Y.U., and at Cornell University, where she was awarded the prestigious Sage Graduate Fellowship. Jennifer also completed coursework toward a D.M.A. in Collaborative Piano at the University of Minnesota.
Upon returning to Alabama in 2014, Jennifer joined the Theatre Department at the University of Montevallo. Musical Direction credits here include HIGH FIDELITY, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, and SPRING AWAKENING. Other MD/pianist credits include ANNIE, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, INTO THE WOODS, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, OLIVER!, THE PAJAMA GAME, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and A WONDERFUL LIFE, among others. As a composer, her music for instrumentalists, vocal soloists, and choral groups has been performed across the U.S., Her critically-acclaimed musical drama PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA debuted at the Minnesota Fringe Festival in 2013. She recently composed and music directed the new work FLATLINERS THE MUSICAL.
Jennifer also accompanies classes and lessons and teaches music theory and piano skills for the B.F.A. Musical Theatre degree program at UM.
Will Harrell
Choreographer
Will is delighted to be at the University of Montevallo and to be choreographer on this amazingly silly production. He has been seen in shows all over the country. Thank you to the amazing artistic staff and crew. Will would like to thank his amazing family for all their love and support. He is a proud member of Actors Equity Association.
Destin Randell King
Assistant Director
Destin Randell King is a Graduating Senior at the University of Montevallo. He's appeared in several productions at the university but most recently as Hades in Lightning Thief and Dr. Levay in Stickfly. He's excited to be making his directorial debut as assistant director of Punk Rock Girl and would like to thank Michael Walker for the rocking opportunity!
Wheeler Kincaid
Scenic Designer
Wheeler is thrilled join the Montevallo team for Punk Rock Girl. Wheeler is in his thirteenth season as Technical Director for Theatre Tuscaloosa at Shelton State Community College, where he also designs scenery and lighting for many productions. Previously, he worked as a designer and production manager in New York City for venues such as Classic Stage Company, Theatre Row Studios, 59 East 59 Theatres, New 42nd Street Studios, Minetta Lane Theatre, and The New York Musical Theatre Festival.
David Page
Lighting Designer
David Page is an award winning Lighting Designer and multi-disciplinary Creative Artist with 20+ years of experience in the theatre and over 80 design credits throughout the course of his career. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from The University of Alabama and currently serves as the Stage Electrics Coordinator for the Department of Theatre at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). His extremely versatile experience includes a unique blend of design, programming, and technical expertise that spans across the country, including regional theatre, summerstock, concert venues, arenas, universities, Off-Broadway, and Broadway productions.
Lately David has channeled his experience into the classroom. He has taught workshops, guest lectures, and full courses at The University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and other schools and non-profits on the subjects of Lighting Design, Stagecraft, Scenic Design, Production Practicum, Principles of Design, and Introduction to Automated Lighting and Programming.
David is a member of IATSE Local 78 and also worked regularly with Local 1 before moving to Birmingham, Alabama where he currently lives with his incredible wife of 16 years and their amazing 8 year old son.
Kyle Moore
Sound Designer/Technical Director
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 was able to hone his skills and 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.
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
Kyle Everett
Costume Shop Manager
Kyle is in his third year as a member of the faculty here at the University of Montevallo. After Graduating from the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) in 2005, Kyle entered the world of regional theatre as a stitcher at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery, Alabama. Over the course of his almost 20 year professional career, he has worked with The Santa Fe Opera, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Dallas Theater Center, and most recently, La Jolla Playhouse in La Jolla, California, where he had the pleasure of working on the world premiere of Diana, the Musical. While Kyle has had a few of his pieces appear on various Broadway stages, working on Diana, the Musical led to one of the highlights of his career: having a costume he constructed be photographed to appear in the pages of Vanity Fair magazine. Kyle is thrilled to have been able to have this opportunity to create with and educate the eager and talented students of this department, and he looks forward to the future and many years of successful collaborations with them and the members of the faculty here at the University of Montevallo.
Julia Jones
Props Designer
Julia Jones is a senior theatre and art double major. She is very excited to have been a part of this production as Props Designer and paint charge. Some of her favorite past credits at UM’s Department of Theatre are Assistant Scenic Designer and paint charge for The Lightning Thief, Production Electrician for Anon(ymous), and followspot operator for Company. Her professional credits include deck electrician and followspot operator at the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre in Logan, Utah and followspot operator/electrician at The Lost Colony in Manteo, North Carolina.
Jasmine J. Lomax
Stage Manager
Jasmine J Lomax is a Junior BS Theatre majro with a minor in Arts Administration. She was an Assistant Stage Manager on the UM productions of StickFly, As You Like It and Anon(ymous). She also worked as an ASM for Colorado Shakespeare Festival's productions of Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Book of Will, and The Alchemist. This has been a wonderful learning experience for her, and she hopes to continue down this path. She has enjoyed her time with the cast, director, crew, and everyone who helped put on this show.
Piper Holley
Assistant Stage Manager
Piper Holley is a Freshman, and this is her first time being an Assistant Stage Manager at the University of Montevallo. She has loved being a part of Punk Rock Girl and can’t wait for everyone else to see it!
Taylore Kenty
Assistant Stage Manager
Taylore Kenty is a freshman BA Theatre major at the University of Montevallo. Taylore has cherished assistant stage managing for the production of PUNK ROCK GIRL. She has enjoyed every moment of working with the wonderful cast of inspiring artists and is looking forward to having the opportunity to work on brilliant productions with this department in the future!
Jordan Kinney
Assistant Stage Manager
Jordan Kinney is a sophomore this year. This is her third production with the University of Montevallo and her first time as an assistant stage manager. She hopes you have as much fun watching this show as she had working on it!
Reagan Parrott
Assistant Stage Manager
Reagan Parrott is a sophomore, working on her fifth production at the University of Montevallo. This is her third time as an assistant stage manager. She hopes you will love this production as much as she does.
Layne Garrett
Dramaturg
Layne Garrett (they/them) is a senior at the University of Montevallo graduating in December, and this will be the last show they work on in this department! Previously they have worked on the Stage Management teams for UM's productions of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, Chicago, Company, and The Lightning Thief. They have had a deep love for punk music since 4th grade being able to share that knowledge for this show has been a very special send off! They would like to thank the dept faculty for their unending patience and encouragement!
Faculty and Staff
Steve Peters, PhD
Dean of College of Fine Arts
Christine Soria
COFA Administrative Assistant
Andrew Fancher
Facilities Manager
Theatre
Faculty and Staff
David Callaghan
Professor of Theatre
Kyle Everett
Instructor of Costume Technology/Costume Shop Manager
Emily Gill
Interim Chair/Associate Professor of Theatre
Marcus Lane
Associate Professor of Theatre
Kyle Moore
Associate Professor of Theatre
Bart Pitchford
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Michael Walker
Associate Professor of Theatre
Jennifer Hartsell
Accompanist and Music Director
Kristi Carter
Administrative Assistant II
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Voice Lessons
Amy Murphy
Dance
Joanna Hardy-West
Dance
JJ Butler
General Education
Paul Renzi-Callaghan
Stage Management/Arts Administration
Jen Nelson Lane