Dept. of TheatreCollege of Humanities & Fine Arts

University of Northern Iowawww.uni.edu/theatre

by A.R.Gurney

Director & Sound Designer Steve Taft

Theatre UNI's casting and season selection policy supports the ideals of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Theatre UNI and the Department of Theatre support theatre in education and the National Theatre Standards.

What I Did Last Summer

What I Did Last Summer is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York

Scenic Designer Leonard Curtis

Lighting DesignerMark A. Parrott

Costume DesignerCarol Colburn

Stage ManagerMelanie K. Pickard*

Hair & Makeup DesignerAllison C. Krois*

CastCharlie ........................................................................................William HahnElsie ..........................................................................................Chelsea CleggGrace .................................................................................. Kelsey WaugamanTed .............................................................................................. Joshua DirksBonny ....................................................................................... Rachel RussellAnna ....................................................................................... Mandie Wellner

October 1-4 & 8-11, 2009 Bertha Martin TheatreThere will be a 15-minute intermission.

BROADWAY SERIES PERFORMANCE

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MAMMA MIA!

Friday, Oct. 308 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 312 & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 11 & 6:30 p.m.

Adults: $66, $60, $52, $42, $32

Youth: -20%UNI Student: -50%

*UNI students receive one ticket at 50% off with valid uCard ID, to all other 08-09 Artist Series shows50% OFF

sponsored by

ArchangelsBen & Pat AllenMark & Peggy BaldwinMichael & Janet BladScott Cawelti & Angeleita FloydSteve & Gerry ChamberlinK.E. & G.D. Hopper*Eric & Caroline LangeJim & Nancy LaRue*Susan & Jim OhrtDianne PhelpsLaura & Jon ScolesKatrinka SmithFayeth Walton & Thomas R. FurneauxAngelsKenneth Baughman & Leandra SunseriReinhold Bubser & Siegrun Bubser-WildnerR.B. CampbellYvonne CeilleyJay & Vicki Edelnant*Jascenna HaisletBill HendersonLinda Ann Langin HughRobert & Mary Jo KaiserMarion & Leonard KarlinJames F. Lubker & Karin Lubker-HolmgrenKent & Shirley McAdonMaxine MorrisonVirginia K. PhelpsGreg & Rena RaeckerGallivantsGretta BerghammerMac EblenGeorge & Sandra Glenn*Dan & Cindy HerndonJohn & Susie HinesNancy & David LemonsMr. & Mrs. Allan LinkDan & Chris LorenzLynn & Mary NielsenEd & Mary Ann PoynorTom & Julia RomaninBob & Susan RunkleRobert D. & Alice TalbottMargaret Logan Willoughby*Harold Wohl & Jean LundEnthusiastsMaynard C. AndersonEugenia Furneaux-ArendsCyd Q. GrafftIn memory of Fred & Harriett MaDan & Linda MixdorfJohn MoesNick PaceBruce & Joan RogersJeff Boorom

* charter members

The Society of Theatrical Angels, Gallivants, Enthusiasts, Inc., was founded in 1977 and remains a group of dedicated patrons. S.T.A.G.E., Inc., memberships provide support for UNI theatre students in small ways by funding some of the food for strike nights and in more academic ways by helping fund student trips to Minneapolis or Chicago theaters. Most important, however, the majority of the funds collected in the annual drive provide scholarships to students of the UNI Department of Theatre. Today’s graduate typically faces an enormous debt load of school loans, and the S.T.A.G.E., Inc., patrons make it possible to reduce some of that burden as our graduates pursue careers in the arts. One hundred percent of the membership contributions is spent on student support.

Full memberships begin at only $20 per year.

If you believe in UNI’s theatre program and want to help support it, join S.T.A.G.E., Inc., today.

Society of Theatrical Angels, Gallivants & Enthusiasts, Inc.

2009/10 Board of DirectorsNeal Perry Jacobs, President

Yvonne Ceilley, Vice-PresidentPeg Baldwin • Cindy Herndon

Eric Lange • Rose LorenzDianne Phelps • Gabe Wilkinson

2009/10 Scholarship RecipientsChad Albert • Aaron Mayer

Katy Slaven • Ronald L. Wells, Jr.

Welcome to the Strayer-Wood Theatre 2009-10 season! Tonight’s performance touches on issues of discovery and growth. Even though it’s set in another time in history- another time when fathers were away at war- I bet many of you can think back to times when you were uncertain about your place in the world and your sense of direction. Tonight you’ll be reminded that the guidance that comes from family, friends and occasionally from unexpected places can help you find your path again- and maybe reveal new paths.

Strange and interesting goings-on next door in our large theatre, as we continue work on Marat/Sade, our next offering. Visual artist Cat Chow is bringing her unique interpretation to the costumes, and the students and faculty working on the other aspects are discovering a complex landscape of ideas in this dynamic script. Get ready for an in your face exploration of politics, history and power.

Thanks so much for being with us!

Eric Lange, Artistic DirectorStrayer-Wood Theatre

From the Artistic Director

The mission of the Department of Theatre is to create theatre which excites, and which illuminates the human condition in ways that are relevant to students, audiences, community members, teachers and guest artists. To this end, the department offers coursework and productions that are diverse, creative and participatory, serving students who want to prepare for a life in the theatre and also students who want to prepare a place for theatre in their lives. We create theatre and, in this process, educate.

Production TeamProduction Manager ..........................................................................................Amy S. RohrBergAssistant Production Manager .................................................................................... Tom KobesAssistant Stage Manager ................................................................................. Jessica BaumeisterScenery Studio Technical Director .......................................................................... Ron KoinzanProduction Technical Director ...............................................................................Aaron Mayer †Scenery Construction Crew .................................Chad Albert †, Will Azbill, Jessica Baumeister

Michael Brown, Nicholas Chizek*, Ian Goldsmith, Diana Garles, Mandy HeathJonathan Hudspeth, Anthony James Lempares, Kaitlen Luett, Aaron Mayer, Kayla Merrill

Michaela Nelson, Britin Robinson, Matt Runnells, Rachel Russell, Dani Jo Stephenson, Benjamin Sheridan, Jason “Moppy” Reed, Elizabeth Rodl, Kris Rutz, Jordan Taha

Anita Tanguma, Loren Thalacker, Valerie Vivian, Stephanie WesselsScenic Artist .................................................................................................Ronald L.Wells, Jr.* †

Paint Crew ..............................................................................................Will Azbill, Sannia ElziaEden Neuendorf, Kris Rutz

Props & Scenery Run Crew ..............................Kelli Craig, Meghan Mazzoni, Sara Van HulzenAnna Marie Werner, Alex Westrum, Brittany Wright

Assistant Lighting Designer ..................................................................................Michael BrownMaster Electrician ....................................................................................................Mandy HeathElectrics Crew ......................... Will Azbill, Jessica Baumeister, Michael Braga, Hattie Dunham

Diana Garles, Ian Goldsmith, Sarah Kleinhesselink, Anthony James LemparesStephen Miller, Andrea Morris, Michaela Nelson, Tori Rezar, Rachel RussellKris Rutz, Allie Smith, Jordan Taha, Ronald L. Wells, Jr., Stephanie Wessels

Light Board Operator ..................................................................................................... Kris RutzSound Coordinator/Board Operator ............................................................ Jason “Moppy” ReedCostume Studio Technical Director .........................................................................Linda GrimmCostume Studio Assistant Techinal Director ................................................. Meghan McKinneyCostume Construction Crew ...............................Michael Owen Achenbach, Jessica Baumeister

Nicholas Chizek, Bryantie Fletcher, Abbie Gobeli, Jenna Rose GraupmannLauren Holsing, Brett Jones, Briar Kleeman, Meghan McKinney

Megan Catherine Moore, Jeneka Mortensen, Laura A Neill, Bailey Otto, Kate RathjenAmber AJ Smit, Meghan Trepp, Mandie Wellner, Kathy Wood

Wardrobe Crew Head ............................................................................................Anita TungamaWardrobe Crew ........................................................Tess Easton, Molly Franta, Adam Hobeiche

Lindsey Sample, Matthew VichlachHair & Makeup Crew Head ....................................................................................Russell BoyceHair & Makeup Crew ............................................................................Tyler Gracey, Matt Rebol

Abigail Thiessen, Austin VincentAssistant to the Marketing Director ............................................. Ryan Decker, Sara Van HulzenBox Office Managers ..................................................................... Jane Fitzpatrick, Kayla NalanBox Office Staff ...........................................................Sarah Buelow, Anthony James Lempares

Sarah Lilley*, Andrea Morris House Manager ..................................................................................................... Emily FranklinHead/Dept of Theatre/Strayer-Wood Theatre Artistic Director ...................................Eric LangeDean, College of Humanities & Fine Arts ..........................................................Reinhold Bubser

† S.T.A.G.E. Inc., Scholarship Recipient* member, TAP

Special ThanksMark & Nancy Fransdal; Waterloo Tent & Awning; Melissa Wright, Associate Director, UNI Public Safety, DNA Antique Shoppe, Arthur Kuhr, Proprietor

From the Director

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For Your Information• Larger print programs are available at the box office.• There is no smoking in the Strayer-Wood Theatre. Food and beverages are allowed only in the lobbies.• Restrooms are located through the large doors at the back of the Strayer-Wood Theatre and in the lower level lobbies.• The taking of photographs and the use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. Please check cameras and recorders at the box office.• A public phone is located in the lobby on the outer wall of the box office.• Lost and Found is located at the box office.• Please turn off watch chimes, alarms, cell phones, and pagers before the show begins.• Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager.

When closely examined, A.R. Gurney has written an incredibly tight script that becomes ever more apparent throughout the rehearsal process. Although he sets the play in 1945 and on the Canadian shores of Lake Erie, the events of this play could easily be placed in 2009 on the shores of Lake Okoboji. It could easily be placed in your community where there may be a wife or a husband suddenly consumed with the sole responsibility of running a household, bills, and the raising of children as they await the return of their spouse from a long drawn out war.

What I Did Last Summer could perhaps be placed in your home. As parents we think we know what is best (or what we perceive to be best) for our children. We share our knowledge, experiences, talents and even mistakes with our children in order that they may achieve their dreams with the least resistance possible. And when doing so it’s not unusual to receive the “look.” The “look” that politely says “Thanks, but no thanks.” I know that look. I gave it to my mother many times, many years ago. Ultimately however, we must trust ourselves and our children to make decisions that will be best for them. Under the best of circumstances we may even learn from each other.

What I Did Last Summer is a memory play, a coming of age story. Having been raised on the shores of Lake Erie, I have had the opportunity to revisit my childhood where the lake and the shoreline were my friends and often my escape. Like Charlie, my memories are vivid, yet selective. There are days I think I am still coming of age as I continue to discover who I am, what I should do, and where I belong. Life is journey, as is our play. Welcome and enjoy.

- Steve Taft

Society of Theatrical Angels, Gallivants & Enthusiasts, Inc.

2009-10Scholarship

Recipient

Chad AlbertChad “Chalbert” Albert is a senior from Atlanta, GA, studying design and production. Focusing in lighting design, Chalbert is currently working as the co-lighting designer with Eric Lange on the Strayer-Wood’s upcoming production of Marat/Sade. He will also be designing lights for the senior showcase production, Three Tall Women, in February. After graduation in May, Chalbert plans to move to Chicago to work as an assistant lighting designer and eventually attend graduate school at Yale School of Drama.

Department of Theatre

Eric Lange, HeadGretta Berghammer, Carol Colburn, Leonard Curtis, Jay Edelnant, Richard GlocknerCynthia Goatley, Linda Grimm, Jascenna Haislet, Ron Koinzan, Tange KoleMark A. Parrott, Amy S. RohrBerg, Gwendolyn Schwinke, Steve Taft

Office Assistants: Ann Meade