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Significant Other

By Joshua Harmon 

Significant Other is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

 

Director:  Jay Berkow 

Scenic/Projections Designer:  Will Hays* 

Costume Designer: Camryn Shankool* 

Lighting Designer:  Holly Pace* 

Sound Designer:  Delaney Green* 

Stage Manager:  Amari Valentino* 

*it is with great pride that we recognize the creative efforts of our students 

 

Cast

Jordan Berman: Chris Graham 

Laura: Jessica Krolik 

Vanessa: EJ Taylor 

Kiki: Molly Jass 

Helene: Sam Fish 

Will/Zach: James Laport  

Evan/Roger: Deshawn King 

Conrad/Tony: Nate Hermen 

 

Understudies:

Cierra Hedgespeth

Shea Hager 

Zach Widner 

Will Barringer 

 

Production Staff  

Assistant Stage Manager: Brendan Eaton 

Cultural Competency Consultant: Ana Martinez-Medina 

Technical Director: Patrick Niemi 

Master Electrician: Courtnie Henry 

Costumer: Sean Hatton

Properties Master: Jared Schuhardt 

Light Board Operator: Midge Makowski 

Sound Board Operator: Harriet Carr 

Projections Operator: Delanti Hall 

Run Crew: Isaiah Lee 

Wardrobe Run Crew Head: Ella Nelson 

Wardrobe Run Crew: Abbie Dhoore, Amelia Rummler 

Carpenters: Camryn Pieknik, Isabel Hafner, Madison Soloman, Joe Fleck 

Painters: William Berrand, Atlas Zager

Stitchers: Ally Taylor, True Chin-Parker, Ian Whistler, Micaela Johnson, Chloe Ammond 

Arts Administration Assistants: AJ Howard, Gracie Niec

Bios

Will Barringer (u/s Evan/Rodger): is a Freshman from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Previous Credits: Paul, A CHORUS LINE; Dr Franknfurter, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW; Lumiere, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. WMU Debut. 

Sam Fish (Helene): is a Senior from Sterling Heights, MI. Previous Credits: Titania/ Hippolyta, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.  

Chris Graham (Jordan Berman): is a Junior from Rochester, MI. Previous Credits: Louis/Billy, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE; Gary, SISTER MARY IGNATIUS EXPLAINS IT ALL TO YOU.  

Delaney Green (Sound Designer): is a Sophomore from Detroit, MI. Previous Credits: Audio Assistant, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, Sound Designer and Board Operator, BEGINNINGS. 

Shea Hager (u/s Kiki, Helene): is a Freshman from Grand Rapids, MI. Previous Credits: Kathy Selden, SINGING IN THE RAIN. WMU Debut. 

Will Hays (Scenic and Projections Designer): is a Sophomore from Jacksonville, Fl. WMU Debut.

Cierra Hedgespeth (u/s Laura, Vanessa): is a Sophomore from Detroit, MI. Previous Credits: TIMORAMINO.  

Nate Hermen (Conrad/Tony): is a Freshman from Dearborn, MI. Previous Credits: Jack Kelly, NEWSIES; Jesus, GODSPELL; Jay, LOST IN YONKERS. WMU Debut. 

Molly Jass (Kiki): is a Junior from Traverse City, MI. Previous Credits: THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF CALIFORNIA; Toria, BLOOD AT THE ROOT.

Holly Pace (Lighting Designer): is a Junior from Highland, MI. Previous Credits: Light Board Operator, RESTORATION COMEDY; Assistant Lighting Designer, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE; Lighting Designer, TIMORAMINO, Master Electrician, BEGINNINGS.   

Deshawn King (Evan/Rodger): is a Senior from Detroit, MI. Previous Credits: Kumboja/Alexander, SHIP, SHELLS, AND CHAINS; Citizen Barlow, GEM OF THE OCEAN; Spider Anansi and Old Man, THE DANCING GRANNY.  

Jessica Krolik (Laura): is a Junior from Troy, MI. Previous Credits: Shanita, SKELETON CREW.

Jared Schuhardt (Props Master): is a Junior from Kalamazoo, MI. Previous Credits: Props Assistant, TIMORAMINO; Props Assistant, BEGINNINGS. WMU Debut. 

E.J. Taylor (Vanessa): is a Senior from Troy, MI. Previous Credits: Ensemble, BLOOD AT THE ROOT; Woman, WOMEN OF TROY; Naomi, SHE PERSISTED (Farmers Alley Theatre). 

Amari Valentino (Stage Manager): is a Senior from Racine, WI. Previous Credits: Assistant Stage Manager, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. 

Zachary Widner (u/s Conrad/Tony, Will/Zach): is a Freshman from Frisco, TX. Previous Credits: Jedadiah Schultz, THE LARAMIE PROJECT; Billy Flynn, CHICAGO; Mark Cohen, RENT. WMU Debut. 

Show Information

There will be a 10 minute intermission.

Photography or recording of any kind is prohibited by law.

Special thanks to our donors for their endless support!

COMING NEXT

Darius DeHaas banner with sponsor

Next Stop, Broadway!

The Music Theatre Performance class of 2022 will share the stage with Darius de Haas, who will work with the students on their NYC showcase materials leading up to a weekend of musical performances. Three nights only - December 2-4!

Significant Other is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

 
SIGNIFICANT OTHER was developed during a residency at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center's National Playwrights Conference in 2013. Preston Whiteway, Executive Director; Wendy C. Goldberg, Artistic Director. 
World Premiere Produced in New York City by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Managing Director; Julia C. Levy, Executive Director; Sydney Beers, General Manager) at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre / Laura Pels Theatre on June 18, 2015.
 
"I HOPE YOU DANCE" 
Words and Music by Mark Daniel Sanders and Tia M. Sillers
Used by Permission of Sony ATV/Universal Music. All rights reserved.
© UNIVERSAL MUSIC CORP. on behalf of itself and SODA CREEK SONGS (ASCAP)
 
"BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME"
Words and Music by Diane Warren Permission of Realsongs and Touchstone Pictures Music