Crew PositionsAssistant Stage Manager Kevin GoshornCostume Shop Manager Sharon Sobel*Costume Construction Charleen Willoughby Elly Beals Shauna Holmes Lisa Jensen Zach A. Cook Katie Petersen Holly SitzmanWardrobe Head Beth ThompsonWardrobe Crew Josh Ryan Devin Tumpkin Olivia Sather Jessa NewbyMakeup Designer Charles V. FisherHair and Makeup Crew Zoe ZachariaeScenic Design Apprentice Hannah MarisSet Construction Chris Thackray Brent Froning Bob Hokanson Stage Craft ClassSet Run Crew Head Nathan McCartySet Crew David BridgesScenic Charge Artist Liz UdhusScenic Painting Dillon RuckerProp Construction Andre McGrawProp Crew Head Liah BurkeMaster Electrician Polly HidalgoLight Hang Crew Sean Campbell Chris Thackray Gunner Berg Adam Haverman Joey Lafrentz Jillian Steinbeck Rob LaaksoLight Board Operator Katlynn YostSound Mentor Allie StoysichSound Prep Crew Sean Campbell Gunner Berg Rob Laakso Adam HavermanSound Board Operator Drew RobertsBox Office Managers Steven L. Williams Colton NeidhardtBox Office Brittany Lawson Ashley Dail Sanjuanita Murguia Samantha AbdouchMedia and Audience Relations Sarah Fogarty Colton NeidhardtMedia and Audience Relations Crew Steven Hartman Mari Meza Ben Beck Erin Murray Jalicia Jarmen Sarah Hansen Yuki Kabata Kristopher FleemanPublicity / Program Design Steven L. Williams

DEPARTMENT OF THEATREFull Time Faculty

D. Scott Glasser, MFA - Chair Robbie Jones, MFA

Dr. Douglas PatersonDr. Cindy Melby Phaneuf

*Sharon Sobel, MFASteven L. Williams, MFA

Charleen J. B. Willoughby, MA

Adjunct Faculty

Mark Hoeger Dr. Amy lane Kenny Glenn Amy Kunz Krystal Kelly Kathleen Lawler

Charlene A. Donaghy

Graduate Assistants

Sarah FogartyShea Saladee

Colton Neidhardt

StaffDarin Kuehler, Scene Shop Foreman

Thomas Lowe, Administrative Assistant*Member United Scenic Artists

CAST

DirectorAssistant Directors

Stage ManagerScenic / Costume Designer

Assistant Costume DesignerLighting Designer

Assistant Lighting DesignerComposer / Musician

Sound EngineerFight Choreographer

Choreographers

Vocal / Singing CoachSign Language Coach

Acting Coaches

Dramaturges

Property MistressTechnical Director

Scene Shop Foreman

PRODUCTION TEAMDr. Cindy Melby PhaneufThais Flaitt GiannoccaroSarah FogartyRachael Surge MillerCharles V. FisherLiz UdhusSteven L. WilliamsMelissa BorsheimMichael CroswellAaron WrigleyTerry DoughmanSarah FogartyAaron EllisDr. Cindy Melby PhaneufAmy SchweidPaul BoesingSteve HartmanErika DeBoerSarah FogartyThais Flaitt GiannoccaroSarah FogartyThais Flaitt GiannoccaroRachael Surge MillerShea SaladeeMaggie WilkenBrianna WestRobbie JonesDarin Kuehler

AcknowledgmentsThe department of Theatre would like to thank

Shari Hofschire - Art History DramaturgRichard Duggin, Miles Waggener, Meg GannonKevin Lawler - Great Plains Theatre Conference

Kat Moser, Jan Buckingham - Patricia Waters - Michele EakinsSue Tallmen - Laurie Smith Camp

Nellie MacCallum - Vicki Krecek - Dr. Howard Liu Gerry Phaneuf - Gary Day - UNO Print Shop

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Ophelia - Kristin TripeRude Boy - Mike Mecek

R - Amy SchweidG - Aaron Ellis

H - Scottie PaceGertrude - J.K. Rogers

Mina - Sara O’NeillChorus of Ophelias - Maggie Wilken (Chorus Leader)

Marisa VanDerwerken Tiffany Griffith

Xin ShaoVictoria LutherErica Mitchell

The Setting: Water. Road. Time

"This production is part of the NTC National Initiative to Celebrate American Women Playwrights. The National Theatre Conference (NTC) founded in 1925, encourages and supports the American Theatre through its initiatives, awards, and colloquy. For more information, see www.nationaltheatreconference.org."

Crew PositionsAssistant Stage Manager Victoria Luther Josh RyanCostume Construction Stage Costume Class Shauna Holmes Lisa Jensen Holly Sitzman Zoe ZachariaeWardrobe Head Kristin TripeWardrobe Crew Liah BurkeMake-up Crew Katlynn YostSet Construction Hannah Marris Joey Lefrentz Luke Batterman Jacob Jobman Marissa Kahn Katie Weis David BridgesSet Run Crew Head Hannah MarisScenic Charge Artist Elly BealsProp Construction Bob Hokanson Rob Laakso Zach Cook Marissa KahnProp Crew Head Erica MitchellMaster Electrician Steven L. Williams Shea Saladee Melissa BorsheimLight Hang Crew Stage and TV LightingLight Board Operator Robbie OstermanFollowspot Operator Robert HidalgoSound Mentor Alexandra StoysichSound Prep Crew Jordan Sutherland Jillian Steinbeck Drew RobertsSound Board Operator Jillian Steinbeck Drew RobertsWeapons Bob Hokanson Robbie JonesWeapons Wrangler Kevin GoshornBox Office Managers Steven L. Williams Colton NeidhardtBox Office Head Sanjuanita MurguiaBox Office Brittany Lawson Ashley Dail Samantha AbdouchMedia and Audience Relations Sarah Fogarty Colton NeidhardtMedia and Audience Relations Crew Nick LeMay Beth ThompsonPublicity / Program Design Steven L. Williams

DEPARTMENT OF THEATREFull Time Faculty

D. Scott Glasser, MFA - Chair Robbie Jones, MFA

Dr. Douglas PatersonDr. Cindy Melby Phaneuf

*Sharon Sobel, MFASteven L. Williams, MFA

Charleen J. B. Willoughby, MA

Adjunct Faculty

Mark Hoeger - Charlene A. Donaghy Kenny Glenn - Amy Kunz Julia Hinson

StaffDarin Kuehler, MA, Scene Shop Foreman

Thomas Lowe, MA, Administrative Assistant

Graduate Assistants

Sarah FogartyShea Saladee

Colton Neidhardt

*Member United Scenic Artists

CAST

PRODUCTION TEAM

D. Scott Glasser **Paul BoesingAmy SchweidPolly HidalgoRobbie JonesLiz UdhusSteven L. WilliamsShea SaladeeMelissa BorsheimAlexandra StoysichMelissa BorsheimNate McCartyBrianna WestRobbie JonesDarin KuehlerCharleen J.B. WilloughbyNatalie McGovern

AcknowledgmentsThe department of Theatre would like to thank

Keyboard Kastle8445 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68124

Durham Western Heritage MuseumRose Theater

Beth ThompsonMark & Pam Walker

Rick BackhausGreg JacksonTomm Roland

Stacie HanelineJeremy Baguyos

UNO Dept. of MusicCathy Kurtz

UNO Art Gallery

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John Wilkes Booth - Ben BeckCharles Guiteau - Michael MecekLeon Czolgosz - Chris Thackray

Giuseppe Zangara - Jack LandrieSamuel Byck - Steve Hartman

Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme - Maggie WilkenSara Jane Moore - Kim Kershner

Billy Moore/Bystander - Quincy EllefsonJohn Hinckley - Aaron Wrigley

Lee Harvey Oswald/The Balladeer - Aaron EllisThe Proprietor/Bartender/President Reagan - Mike Palmreuter

Bystanders:

Holly Sitzman, Scottie Pace, Nick Knipe, Adam Haverman, Sara Klopp, Mary Beth Slater, Darian Tellez, Katie Peterson, and Ryann Woods

Among the roles the bystanders play: Emma Goldman, David Herold, President Gerald Ford,

President James A. Garfield.Musicians:

Karen Sigers - Conductor / KeyboardAlexander Casimiro - Percussion

DirectorMusical Director

ChoreographerStage Manager

Scenic DesignerCostume DesignerLighting Designer

Associate Lighting DesignerAssistant Lighting Designer

Sound DesignerMakeup / Hair Designer

Assistant DirectorProperty Mistress

Technical DirectorScene Shop Foreman

Costume Shop ManagerDramaturg

**Member Society of Directors and Choreographers

Crew PositionsAssistant Stage Manager Aaron Wrigley Melissa BorsheimCostume Construction Stage Costume Class Shauna Holmes Lisa Jensen Holly Sitzman Joy Holcomb Mary SlaterWardrobe Head Erika MitchellWardrobe Crew Liah BurkeHair Stylist Beth ThompsonSet Construction Chris Thackray Hannah Marris Akila Casey Joey Lefrentz Rob Laakso Luke Batterman Blake Colson Zach Cook Jacob Jobman Marissa Kahn Adam HavermanSet Run Crew Head Steve HartmanScenic Charge Artist Elly BealsProp Construction Bob Hokanson Marisa Vanderwerken Sarah Hansen Holly SitzmanProp Crew Head Katie PetersonMaster Electrician Steven L. Williams Shea Saladee Melissa BorsheimLight Hang Crew Stage and TV LightingLight Board Operator James HenrichsSound Mentor Allie StoysichSound Prep Crew Jordan Sutherland Robbie OstermanSound Board Operator Brianna WestBox Office Managers Steven L. Williams Colton NeidhardtBox Office Head Sanjuanita MurguiaBox Office Brittany Lawson Ashley Dail Samantha AbdouchMedia and Audience Relations Sarah Fogarty Colton NeidhardtMedia and Audience Relations Crew Aaron Ellis Jack Landrie Clyde “Tre” Bronson Katie Weis Kristin Tripe Scottie Pace Mike Mecek Darian TellezPublicity / Program Design Steven L. WilliamsYouth Organizer Kevin Goshorn Josh Ryan

DEPARTMENT OF THEATREFull Time Faculty

D. Scott Glasser, MFA - Chair Robbie Jones, MFA

Dr. Douglas PatersonDr. Cindy Melby Phaneuf

*Sharon Sobel, MFASteven L. Williams, MFA

Charleen J. B. Willoughby, MA

Adjunct Faculty

Mark Hoeger - Charlene A. Donaghy Kenny Glenn - Amy Kunz Julia Hinson

StaffDarin Kuehler, Scene Shop Foreman

Thomas Lowe, Administrative Assistant

Graduate Assistants

Sarah FogartyShea Saladee

Colton Neidhardt

*Member United Scenic Artists

CAST

Director

Assistant Director

Stage Manager

Scenic Designer

Costume Designer

Associate Costume Designer

Assistant Costume Designer

Lighting Designer

Assistant Lighting Designer

Sound Designer

Makeup / Hair Designer

Vocal / Singing Coach

Property Mistress

Technical Director

Scene Shop Foreman

Costume Shop Manager

PRODUCTION TEAMMark J. Schnitzler *

Josh Ryan

Liz Murphy

Steven L. Williams

Sharon Sobel

Lydia Dawson

Lisa Jensen

Robbie Jones

Bob Hokanson

Jill Steinbeck

Melissa Borsheim

Paul Boesing

Maggie Wilken

Robbie Jones

Darin Kuehler

Charleen J.B. Willoughby

AcknowledgmentsThe department of Theatre would like to thank

Robert and Cathy Wilken For their generous contributions to the set dressing

UNO Thompson Alumni Center

Skutt Catholic High School

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Maggie - Erika DeBoerBrick - Nick Le MayMae - Katlynn Yost

Gooper - Raydell Cordell IIIBig Daddy - Colton Neidhardt *

Big Mama - Charleen J.B. WilloughbyDoctor Baugh - Andrew SuydanReverend Tooker - Kris Fleeman

Sookey - Victoria LutherDixie - Pyper ThompsonTrixie - Abby CameronBuster - Keanu EllefsonDaisy - Emma Garfoot

Polly - Eva Ellefson

The Setting: Plantation home in the Mississippi Delta

* In partial fulfillment of the Department of Theatre Master’s thesis

Crew PositionsAssistant Stage Managers Polly Hidalgo Aaron WrigleyCostume Shop Manager Sharon Sobel*Costume Construction Ryann Woods Katie Petersen Lisa Jensen Victoria Luther Liz Udhus Jessa Newby Dillon Rucker Aaron EllisWardrobe Head Erica MitchellWardrobe Crew Victoria Luther Sara O’Neill Jessa NewbyHair and Makeup Crew Sara O’Neill Beth ThompsonSet Construction Chris Thackray David Bridges Stage Craft ClassSet Run Crew Head Scottie PaceSet Crew Hannah Maris Justis NielsenScenic Charge Artist Liz UdhusScenic Painting Elly BealsProp Construction Andre McGraw Darian Tellez Katie PetersonProp Crew Head Marisa VanderwerkenProp Crew Holly SitzmanMaster Electrician Steven L. WilliamsLight Hang Crew Shea Saladee Sean Campbell Chris Thackray Gunnar Berg Scottie Pace Adam Haverman Joey LaFrentzLight Board Operator Melissa BorsheimSound Engineer Allie StoysichSound Prep Crew Sean Campbell Gunnar Berg Joey LaFrentz Jillian SteinbeckSound Board Operator Jillian SteinbeckBox Office Managers Meganne Horrocks Colton NeidhardtBox Office Brittany Lawson Ashley Dail Sanjuanita MurguiaMedia and Audience Relations Sarah Fogarty Colton NeidhardtHouse Manager Mary SlaterMedia and Audience Relations Crew Mari Meza Erin Murray Jalicia Jarmen Sarah Hansen Yuki Kabata Michael Mecek Kristen TripePublicity / Program Design Steven L. Williams

DEPARTMENT OF THEATREFull Time Faculty

D. Scott Glasser, Chair Robbie Jones, MFA Dr. Doug Paterson

Dr. Cindy Melby Phaneuf *Sharon Sobel, MFA

Steven L. Williams, MFA Charleen J. B. Willoughby, MA

Adjunct Faculty

Mark Hoeger Dr. Amy lane Kenny Glenn Amy Kunz Krystal Kelly Kathleen Lawler

Charlene A. Donaghy

Graduate Assistants

Sarah FogartyShea Saladee

Colton Neidhardt

StaffDarin Kuehler, Scene Shop Foreman

Thomas Lowe, Administrative Assistant*Member United Scenic Artists

CAST

Assistant DirectorScenic Designer

Lighting DesignerCostume Designer

Assistant Costume DesignerSound Designer

Property Master Dramaturg

Stage managerTechnical Director

Scene Shop ForemanAssistant Set Designer

Vocal / dialect Coach

PRODUCTION TEAMSteven HartmanRobbie JonesShea SaladeeCharleen J.B. WilloughbyZoe ZachariaeAlexandra StoysichBrianna WestLisa JensenNick LeMayRobbie JonesDarin KuehlerBob HokansonPaul Boesing

AcknowledgmentsThe department of Theatre would like to thank

MenardsRose Theatre

David M. Rice Interior Design Inc.Wolf Brothers Western Clothing

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ACTOR CHARACTER OUR NAMED. Scott Glasser* The Mayor “Cowboy” James Bullmoose Dullard

Katlynn Yost The Major’s Wife Anastasia Mae Appaloosa Dullard

Olivia Sather The Mayor’s Daughter Marya Mae Mustang Dullard (Mae Baby)Ben Beck The Gambler Drifter Percy Everett HarrisonKris Fleeman The Judge Les Portly

Josh Ryan Landowner Seamus Patrick O’Doule

Nathan McCarty Landowner Seamus Patrick O’TooleNoah Diaz Percy’s Servant Orville WrongLexy Humphrey The Principal Abigail Poppleton

Caleb Narva The Hospital Director Benjamin “Bubba” Sickles

Cathy Hirsch The Postmistress Mary Katherine SperlingRob Laakso The Doctor Dr. Joseph HeinrichShauna Holmes The Waitress Hernia Kuhl

Kevin Goshorn The Sheriff Howee Spitz Dennison

Drew Roberts Deputy Major Simpleton Merchant Thomas LiptonNick Knipe Deputy Bogus Yahoo

Merchant Mr. Sweethoney

Darian Teller Deputy Chevy Coy Merchant Chase SwiftJulia Hinson Locksmith’s Wife Kitty Keelover

Kaitlyn McClincy Corporal’s Widow Pegg Legge

PJ Sudar The Federal Messenger Thadeus Messenger

*Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association

TIME: Act I: Sunday, March 31st, 1861 - Easter Sunday TIME: Act II: Monday, April 1st, 1861 - April Fool’s Day

LOCATIONS: Act I, Scene 1: The Mayor’s Office Act I, Scene 2: A Room at the Hotel Act I, Scene 3: The Mayor’s Sitting Room

Act II The Mayor’s Sitting Room