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FINE ARTS CENTER
UNIVERSITY THEATRE STAFF
Professors John T. Oertling, Choir
Koren Eisenhour
Jean Wolski
Assistant Professors Christopher J. Mitchell
Instructors Allison Cameron
Mary E. Yarbrough
Jerry Eisenhour
David Wolski
Robert S. Petersen
Nick Shaw
Academic Support Professional J. Sain
Speciolists Joseph L. Allison
Secretary Damita K. Lewis
Professors Emeritus Clarence Blanchette
Ettore T. Guidotti
Tom Hawk
E.G. Gabbard
OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNUS AWARD RECIPIENT
T'-ifKR[ APTS MAJORS
Amelia J. Heape '94 1999
RECIPIENTS OF EXCELLENCE IN FINE ARTS AWARDS
SPO~SORED BY TI-lE NEWTON E TARBLE FAMILY
Deb Althoff Mariam Amr
Jennifer Andrews Brian Aycock
Emily Betz Koyla Blue
Hannah Brinson Rob Browy
Nicholas Camfield Damen Edwards
Coren Evers Bryan Grossbauer
Elisabeth Hartrich Brendan Hughes
Robert Kalmbach Theresa Lipinski
Jessica Mahrt Stacey Mallo
Michael Papaleo Jennifer Pepsnik
Ryan Peternell Scott Podraza
Melissa Reczek Rocco Renda
Stacy Scherf Jeremy Seymour
Kate Slavinski Kyle Snyders
Susan Sparacio Miranda Stone
Shawn Thompson Sarah Vecchio
Emilie Weilbacher Aubrey Wiggs
Christopher Yonke
EIU DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD RECIP I EN TS
T itA P ARTS MAJORS
Randall Arney 78
John Matkovich ex 76
Glen Gabbard 72
Joan Allen ex 78
1981 1992 1995 1998
Student One-Acts Kristen Thompson directs Neil Simon's "The Good Doctor" Lizzy Powers directs Jake Senesac's " Bend and Break" Dec. 5 - 6 @ 7pm and Dec. 7 @ 2pm Movement Studio, Doudna Fine Arts Center
for tickets and information contact Doudna Fine Arts Patron Services at 217-581-3110 or doudnahx@eiu edu or vis1t the Doudna Fine Arts Center Box O ffice
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Bend and Break by
Jacob Senesac (Class of 2008)
Director+ ..................................................... Elizabeth "Lizzy" Powers*
Cast Jack .............................................................................. Brian McElligott Lauren ............................................................................ Courtney Elliott Carol ............................................................................. Ashley Corbett* Rob ................................................................................... Tyler Benbow
An apartment
15 Minute Intermission
The Good Doctor by
Neil Simon
Director+ ................................................................. Kristen Thompson*
Cast Writer-Kuryatin-Voice .................................................... Eric Dusanek* Cherdyakov-Sexton-Boy ................................................ Dijon Marshall General-Father-Kistinov ....................................................... Rob Browy Generals' Wife-Girl-Woman .................................. Katie Shaughnessy* Cherdyakovs' Wife-Girl-Assistant ............................. Phoebe McHenry
Russia - in the present
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Powers
The Directors
Kristen Thompson
Assistant Directors/ Stage Managers
in Bieda
Rob Browy Tyler Benbow
Dijon Marshall Brian McElligott
The Cast
Bridget Shanahan
Eric Dusanek Courtney Elliott
Phoebe McHenry Katie Shaughnessy
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Powers - Senior Major: Theatre (Performance/Directing) Director (Bend and Break) Bend and Break is Lizzy's first time directing by herself and she could not be happier with the result! Normally seen onstage, this senior Theatre Arts major was last seen on Doudna's stage as Martha Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace. She spent her summer directing at Iroquois Springs Summer Camp in New York. Lizzy is a member of Alpha Psi Omega. She would like to thank her wonderful cast, Jerry for this opportunity and constant advise, and Caitlin for being an awesome ADSM! Love to mom and dad Snotface "Will" LL and
' ' ' ' Nanu Nanu. For gramma, as always.
Kristen Thompson - Senior Major: Theatre (Generalist) Director (The Good Doctor) Kristen has been involved in most shows while attending EIU either in costuming or set crew. She is a member of Alpha Psi Omega at EIU. She has been actively involved in productions with Centralia Cultural Society and was an intern/assistant in the production of High School Musical at Little Theatre on the Square this past spring. She received a full scholarship from Kaskaskia College and a scholarship from the Centralia Cultural Society. "Thank you to all my friends, family, and teachers who have helped me along the way. I love you all and thank you for all the advice and encouragement."
Caitlin Bieda - Sophomore Major: Theatre Arts (Performance) Assistant Director/Stage Manager (Bend and Break) Caitlin was last seen as Abby Brewster in the opening show of the Doudna Fine Arts Center, Arsenic and Old Lace. She has also been cast in several other productions while at EIU. She is a member of Alpha Psi Omega and Hello Dali lmprov Troupe. She would like to thank her mother and father for ALL of their constant love and support, her entire family for believing in her. She'd like to thank Lizzy Powers for asking her to be her ADSM and giving her chance.
Bridget Shanahan - Sophomore Major: Communication Disorders and Sciences/Theatre Arts Assistant Director/Stage Manager (The Good Doctor) This is Bridget's third production at Eastern Illinois as Stage Manager. She thanks her high school for teaching her about getting the most out of life. Most importantly, she wants to thank her mother, father, and sister, Meghan. She loves them very much. Her family knows theatre is what Bridget loves, and they have always supported her in her new adventures.
The Student-Directed One Acts Dedicated to
Dean James K. Johnson
James K. Johnson is the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. As Dean, he represents over 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students, and some 240 faculty and staff members within the departments of Art, English, Foreign Language, History, Journalism, Music, Philosophy, Speech Communication, and Theatre Arts, as well as African-American Studies, Social Science Studies, Latin-American Studies, Medieval Studies, Film Studies, Women's Studies, The Center for International and Global Diversity, and the Tarble Arts Center.
Dean Johnson is the recipient of various honors and awards, including grants from the Ford Foundation and the Illinois Board of Higher Education. He also serves as a committee member for a variety of university and community advisory boards. Prior to becoming Dean in 1993, Jim Johnson served as chair of Eastern's Art Department for 14 years. Under his chairmanship, the Art Department received accreditation by the NationalDAssociation of Schools of Art and Design, the annual Summer Art Camp was established, and the Burllves Arts Studio Hall was built.
As an accomplished artist, Jim Johnson has completed over I 0 major outdoor sculptures. His work can be found in Illinois, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, and Missouri. He has participated in more than 60 regional and national juried and invitational exhibitions and he has served as an artist-in-residence at Anderson College in Anderson, Indiana and as a guest instructor at Texas Tech University. Prior to coming to Eastern, Jim Johnson was an associate professor at Arkansas State University. Mr. Johnson is a graduate of the University of Kansas and Emporia State University.
Thank you, Dean Johnson - Theatre Arts Dept.
Rob Browy - Sophomore Major: Theatre Arts (Teacher Certification) Generai-Father-Kistinov (The Good Doctor) Rob is a sophomore and is very excited to be in the show. Rob has appeared in several EIU performances, the last as Lieutenant Rooney in Arsenic and Old Lace. He would like to thank his parents and his little brother and sister for being so supportive.
Tyler Benbow - Sophomore Major: Undeclared Rob (Bend and Break) Tyler is making his debut appearance on the EIU stage. We hope to see him in future shows.
Ashley Corbett - Senior Major: Theatre Arts (Performance)/Journalism Carol (Bend and Break) Ashley was last seen in the Children's Tour of Hyronomous A. Frog for EIU Theatre. She has also performed at the Charleston Alley Theatre (CAT). She'd like to thank her mom, her best friends Jolz & Liz in Chicago, and boyfriend Chris. Ashley is a member of Alpha Psi Omega.
Courtney Elliott - Sophomore Major: Undeclared Minor: Theatre Arts Lauren (Bend and Break) Courtney attended classes with Act One Studios in Chicago before coming to EIU. This is her first performance on the EIU stage. She'd like to thank her parents for all their love and the ladies of Tri-Delta for all their support.
Eric Dusanek - Senior Major- Family and Consumer Sciences- Fashion Merchandising Writer-Kuryatin-Voice (The Good Doctor) Eric is extremely grateful for being allowed the opportunity of performing at EIU, as this is his EIU debut. He'd like to thank his family and friends with a special thanks to: his sister, the Grace to his Will, his ELD, and Jack for never giving up on him. Eric is also an active member in Alpha Psi Omega.
Brian McElligott - Freshman Major: Theatre Arts/Philosophy Jack (Bend and Break) Born in a makeshift adobe hut in the remote deserts of Northern Arizona, Brian McElligott first received his calling to do theatre from a dream; in which the ghost of James Cagney urged him to get involved with his high school theatre department. The rest, as they say, is history. Brian made his debut appearance on EIU stage as Officer O 'Hara in Arsenic and Old Lace. He is affiliated with the university premier sketch comedy group, Lunchbox Voodoo. Brian would like to thank a very good friend, Brett Robertson, for whom none of this would have been possible.
Dijon Marshall- Sophomore Major: Theatre Arts Cberdyakov-Sexton-Boy (The Good Doctor) Dijon is making his debut appearance on the EIU stage, although he has been involved in several scenes with class projects. He is a bartender at Roc's in Charleston. He states be is "an energetic and motivated Sagittarius."
Phoebe McHenry - Senior Major: Theatre Arts (Performance)/Cornmunication Cherdyakovs' Wife-Girl-Assistant (The Good Doctor) Phoebe is a newcomer to the EIU stage although she has performed at Harper College in Private Lives. She'd like to thank her parents, friends, God, and her extended family for supporting her in her endeavors.
Katie Shaughnessy - Junior Major: Theatre Arts Generals' Wife-Girl-Woman (The Good Doctor) Katie's last performance was as the witch in The Frog Prince at The Village Theatre. She also was cast as Lady Capulet in Morain Valley's production of Romeo and Juliet. She is a member of Lunchbox Voodoo and on the Executive Board of Alpha Psi Omega. She'd like to thank her mom and grandmother for supporting her.
Production Staff Scenic Design++ ............................................................................................... Cast & Crew Costume Design ................................................................................................ Cast & Crew Lighting Design ................................................................................................ David Wolski Assistant Director/Stage Manager (Bend & Break) ........................................ Caitlin Bieda* Assistant Director/Stage Manager (The Good Doctor) ............................ Bridget Shanahan Production Manager ................................................................................... Jaron Hubbard** Business Manager .................................................................................................... J. Sain* House Manager ............................................................................................... Tony Curcuru
Technical Staff Master Electrician ............................................................................................. David Wolski LBO ..... .......................................................................................................... Josh Anderson SBO .................................................................................................................. Amber Nail** Scene Shop Supervisor ....................................................................................... Tom Hawk
Support Staff Set Shift ............................................................................................................. Cast & Crew Properties (Bend & Break) ................................................................. Payge Schagemann** Properties (The Good Doctor) ......................... .............................................. Jaron Hubbard Patron Services .......................................................................................................... J. Sain Box Office ............................................................. Andy Lavelle, J. Sain, Christopher Smith
Acknowledgements Thanks to Sullivan Little Theatre and Centralia Cultural Society for
costumes and props, Jerry Eisenhour, Nick Shaw, Tom Hawk, David Wolski, John Oertling, and Damita (for being awesome)
+ Under the supervision of Dr. Jerry Eisenhour ++ Under the supervision ofNick Shaw
*Indicates membership in Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha Alpha Zeta Cast, Honorary Dramatic Society at Eastern Illinois University
**Theatre Arts Scholarship Recipient
Peter & Holly Andrews
Jaqucline Bennen Dance Center
Jon & Lynn Collins
Rita, Tony & Clare Esposi to
Fredd Gunzcl
Vaughn & Ruth Jncnike
Director Sl25+
Joe & Karen Etheridge
P.A. Strauon
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Richard Rogers
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Producer ................................... $ 175.00 or more Make checks payable to:
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West Community
Partnership Program
Crew SSO
Director. ..................................................... 125.00 Eastern Illinois University Associate Director .................................. l 00.00 Stage Manager .... . ................................... 75.00 Pledge Amount $ ____ _ Crew ................................................... 50.00
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Tickets Unpaid reservations will be released 15 minutes
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FALL 2008 Arsenic and Old Lace The Theatre
October 3, 4, 6, 7 October 5
7pm 2 pm
Hudson Vagabond Puppets: Mammoth Follies The Theatre
October 9 (for area schools) October 9 (public performance)
12:30 pm 7 pm
DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER REDEDICATION
Improvisation by Hello Dali, EIU Theatre Arts troupe Movement Studio
October 25 Noon
Performance: Second City's The Pratfall of Civilization The Theatre
October 25
Medea The Block Box
November 14, 15, 17, 18 November 16
Student Directed One Acts The Movement Studio
December 5, 6 December 7
fourth Annual Department of Theatre Arts Undergraduate Research Symposium The Movement Studio
December 10
7pm
7pm 2 pm
7 pm 2 pm
7 pm
SPRING 2009 Open Auditions for Spring Shows Register outside The Theatre
January 14
Seventh Annual Table Readings nrles to be announced
January 21
Brighton Beach Memoirs The Theatre
February 27, 28; March 2, 3
March 1
Coming Home Artists Series: Tree Theatre The Theatre
7pm
7 pm
7 pm 2 pm
Bob and the Case of the Missing Mummy March 26 (area schools) 12:30 pm Road Trips: a one act musical for adults March 26 7 pm
The Commedia: Princess and the Pea The Theatre
April10, 11 7 pm April 11 2 pm
Student Directed One Acts The Movement Studio
April17, 18
April19
7pm 2 pm
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For tickets ond information contact Doudna Fine Arts Patron Services at 2 I 7-58 I -3 I I 0 or [email protected], or visit the Doudna Fine Arts Center Box Office, which is open Monday-Friday, 2-6 pm, beginning the Monday prior to opening nights and one hour before each performance.
Auditions are open to the public. Please calf 217-58 I -3 I 21 for more information.