Haunting of Hill House
F. Andrew Leslie, from the novel by Shirley Jackson
THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC servicing the Dramatists Play Service Collection. (www.dramatists.com)
Director: Mark Liermann
Scenic Designer: Andrea Imsland*
Costume Designer: Kathryn Wagner
Lighting Designer: Evan P. Carlson
Sound Designer: Joshua D. Reid
Stage Manager: Midge Makowski*
*It is with great pride that we recognize the creative efforts of our students.
CAST
Eleanor Vance: Anna Carrabio
Mrs. Dudley: Katie Bavirsha
Theodora: Maggie Bengston
Dr. Montague: Leo Hellar
Luke Sanderson: AJ Christian
Mrs. Montague: Bella Benigni
Arthur Parker: Charlie Vivirito
UNDERSTUDIES
Eleanor Vance U/S: Via Novarro
Mrs. Dudley/Mrs. Montague U/S: Allison Ehfeldt
Theodora U/S: Kayla Lynn
Dr. Montague U/S: Aiden Dockendorf
Luke Sanderson/Arthur Parker U/S: Joe Meagher
PRODUCTION STAFF
Assistant Director: Arise Rock*
Assistant Stage Manager: Alex Matthews*
Production Assistant: Francesca Catella*
Paint Charge: Lindsey Cook*
Technical Director: Patrick Niemi
Assistant Technical Director: Ryan Hodges*
Props Master: Perris Stachlewitz*
Assistant Props Master: Luke Henn*
Assistant Costume Designer: Gizelle Khouri*
Costume Shop Manager: Julia Kosanovich
Stitchers: Alex Damm*, Eni Buckhanan, Sara Mughazy*, Perris Stachlewitz*, Alix Bauer*, Lauren Dinkelmann*, Stacey Jordan*, Meredith Michaels*, Sofia Byholt*
Wardrobe Crew Head: Sammy McGuire*
Wardrobe Crew: Molly Lewis*, Eren Overmyer*, Christian Reed*, Molly Wilson*
Hair and Wig Designer: Garrylee McCormick
Hair and Makeup Assistant: Layni Chasisson*
Crew Head: Layni Chasisson*
Hair/Makeup Crew: Bella Starmach*
Assistant Lighting Designer: Gabrielle Blowers*
Master Electrician: Jonas Xavier*
Programmer: CJ Nixon*
Electricians: Noah Vos*, Hannah Cowgill*, Lindsey Cook*, Collin Wagner*, Malori Serafin*, Aeryn Doulette*, THEA 1330 Students
Assistant Sound Designer: Ash Eddins*
Sound Board Operator: Lauren Dinkelmann*
Run Crew: Leo Jackson*, Mark Mumford*, Sander Vega*, Ethan Vernon*, Amy Ward*, Hana Westrick*
Vocal Coach/Intimacy Director: Elizabeth Terrel
Cultural Competency Coach: Ariszia Staton
Program Designer: Meghan Peet*
Thank you to our amazing volunteers and practicum students!
BIOS
Katie Bavirsha (Mrs. Dudley): is a sophomore from New Lenox, IL. Her previous credits include: Athena/Hera U/S, Argonautika.
Bella Benigni (Mrs. Montague): is a senior from Lake Zurich, IL. This is her WMU debut! Their previous credits include: Brooke, Be More Chill; Weezy, Alabaster; Sandrine, Almost Maine.
Maggie Bengston (Theodora): is a senior from Alexandria, VA. Her previous credits include: Peter Ziff and Harriet, Museum; Sydney, Black Flag; Mrs. Van Burn, Intimate Apparel.
Gabrielle Blowers (Assistant Lighting Designer): is a sophomore from Grand Rapids, MI. This is her WMU debut! Her previous credits include: Light Board Operator, Intimate Apparel; Light Board Operator, The Sound of Music; Light Board Operator, A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Anna Carabio (Eleanor Vance): is a junior from Rochester Hills, MI. This is her WMU debut! Her previous credits include: Suzy, Moonrise Kingdom; Alex, The Amazing Lemonade Girl; Sarah, Lockdown.
Francesca Catella (Production Assistant): is a freshman from Clarkston, MI. This is her WMU debut! Her previous credits include: Stage Manager, Oklahoma; Light Board Operator, Into the Woods; Run Crew, Newsies!
AJ Christian (Luke Sanderson): is a senior from Grand Rapids, MI. His previous credits include: Meleager/Boreas, Argonautika; Mr. Boddy/Motorist/Chief of Police(s), Clue; Dancers, The Witch; Steve Williams, Museum.
Aiden Dockendorf (Dr. Montague U/S): is a sophomore from Eugene, OR. This is his WMU debut! His previous credits include: Douglas Panch, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee; Seymour, Little Shop of Horrors; Orpheus, Eurydice.
Ash Eddins (Assistant Sound Designer): is a sophomore from Holt, MI. Their previous credits include: Assistant Stage Manager, Argonautika.
Allison Ehfeldt (Mrs. Dudley/Mrs. Montague U/S): is a sophomore from Hartland, MI. This is her WMU debut!
Leo Hellar (Dr. Montague): is a senior from Woodhaven, MI. His previous credits include: Caden, The Thanksgiving Play; Mr. Salt/Swing, Museum; Sor Arthur U/S, Witch.
Andrea Imsland (Scenic Designer): is a junior from Princeton, IL. Her previous credits include: Props Master, The SpongeBob Musical; Paint Charge, Clue; Props Designer, More Fun Than Bowling.
Kayla Lynn (Theodora U/S): is a sophomore from Detroit, MI. Her previous credits include: Cleo, Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner; Nya, Pipeline.
Midge Makowski (Stage Manager): is a senior from Chicago, IL. Their previous credits include: Stage Manager, Julius Caesar; Assistant Stage Manager, Clue; Assistant Director, The Play That Goes Wrong; Assistant Stage Manager, The Tempest, Assistant Stage Manager, Emilia.
Joe Meagher (Luke Sanderson/Arthur Parker U/S): is a sophomore from Milford, MI. His previous credits include: Dymas, Argonautika; Mama's Boy, We Lovers.
PLEASE NOTE
- This performance contains loud, sudden noises, fog/haze, and flickering lights.
- Photography and recording of any kind is prohibited by law.
- There will be two, 10-minute intermissions.
Special thanks to our donors for their endless support!
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