Everybody

Program:

• About the Play
• Cast (listed in order of appearance)
• Production Staff
• Run Crew
• Cast Bios
• Creative Team Bios
   

About the Play

Everybody

by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

World Premiere produced by Signature Theatre, New York City (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director; James Houghton, Founder)

Directed by Greg Mallios

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' modern adaptation of Everyman, a 15th-century morality play, centers on the meaning of living. At each performance, the actors' roles are selected by lottery, requiring each actor to know and perform all roles. Mallios, a Wright State graduate, is an adjunct instructor.

La Danse Macabre: Devised and Choregraphed by Emma Massey with the cast of Everybody 

SPECIAL THANKS: Emma Massey, Andrea Wells, Marya Spring Cordes 

Please silence all cell phones, pagers, and any other electronic devices. Texting during productions will result in removal from the theater.

The use of any recording device (photo, sound, or video) by audience members is not permitted.

Director's Note

I first encountered this work by Brandon Jacob Jenkins as an actor with Available Light Theater in Columbus Ohio. The first thing to strike me about the play was its humor. There was a lightness in how it delt with its heavy subject matter. The second thing was its frank honesty. As the usher says at the beginning, "…Talking about death as well all know, can be difficult." Hopefully this play can help make the conversation a bit easier.

This play is about life. The living of it and the leaving of it. It is a game none of us chose to play, but play we must. The best we can dream for is that it will be at its very least…a fun game.

Get ready … Player 1.

Greg Mallios

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Cast (listed in order of appearance)

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Production Staff

Technical Productions Manager: Kevin Nedberg

Assistant Stage Manager: Grace Wiseman

Dance Captain: Nika Peck

Assistant Director: Magdalen Silver

Electricians: Zach Wuest, Jackson Boone, Robbie Crissman, Dylan Serrano

Sound Engineer/Audio Coordinator: James Dunlap

Technical Director: Kevin Nedberg

Student Foreman: Logan Gregory

Head Carpenter: Maggie Slauenwhite

Carpenters: James Hendricks, Logan Gregory, Eli Baader, Megan Todd, Hanna Baker, Vex Sargent, Kaydence Mullins, Addie Billups, Adesola Moshood, Grace Wiseman, Kenna Sang, Keaton Messmer

Scenic Artist Supervisor: Brian Seckfort

Scenic Artist: Callie Lippincott, Julliette Trumbull, Isa Castillon, Lilly Buck, Riley Wells, Drew Feller, Kayla Theiss, Cassie Dranschak, Mary Carlson

Properties Master: John Lavarnway 

Costume Shop Manager: Carly Kimmins

Costume Shop Assistant: Victoria “Ori” Gifford

Stitchers: Jillian Price-Hall, Gillian Jenkins, Phoenix Perry, Kaitlin Teller, Callista Mitchel, Lauren Crane, Charlie Cute, Ona Ford

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Run Crew

Stage Crew/Properties Assistants: Luke Niehaus, Gretchen Shope, Isabella Stringham

Light Board Operator:  Drew Feller

Properties Crew Head: Adesola Moshood

Wardrobe Head: Wrynn Boucher

Wardrobe: Ona Ford

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Cast Bios

Kaite Baldwin is a sophomore acting major. Her recent productions include Our Town (u/s Emily; ensemble), and A Doll's House, Part 2 (production assistant). Katie would love to thank her mom, Noah, Brian, and her cat Buddy for their support and patience while helping her learn lines. Enjoy the show! 

Palyce Berrian is a sophomore musical theatre major and dance minor, and is so excited to be part of Everybody this semester! This will be her second production at Wright State. Thank you to all of the family, friends, and faculty who have helped her get here today.

Nia Buchannon (2nd Somebody u/s) is a sophomore musical theatre major who is beyond grateful to be involved in this thoughtful piece of art. Her previous credits include The Apple Tree (ensemble) in the Herbst Theatre, By the Bog of Cats (The Catwoman u/s) in the Festival Playhouse and COLUMBINUS (AP/Betty Shoels) at CASA studios. Thanks for coming! 

Natalie Cottrell is a sophomore acting major and is unbelievably grateful to be performing in Everybody! Her recent productions include assistant directing Wright State’s Our Town and playing Alice in The Abbey Theatre of Dublin’s Alice By Heart. She thanks her little brothers, parents, Greg Mallios, and her boyfriend.

Eve Diamond is an acting major at Wright State and so grateful to be a part of her first production in the Herbst Theatre! Previous credits include Our Town on the Festival Stage (Joe Crowell) and Sense and Sensibility at the Dayton Playhouse (Marianne Dashwood). She would like to thank her friends and family for their awesome support, with a special shoutout to her snail, Scoopy.

Julia Dipaolo is a senior acting major from Cleveland. She is honored to be part of such an incredible final show at Wright State. Previous credits include Wright States’s Carrie (Mrs. Gardener), A Doll's House (Nora U/S), and Dayton Theater Guild's Flight of the Lawn Chair Man (French Boy/Amelia Earhart). Million thanks to her family, friends, and God for encouraging her to follow her dreams. Enjoy the show!

Elizabeth Froedge is a sophomore acting major who is so excited to be a part of her first production at Wright State! She’s really enjoyed her time at Wright State so far, and has been a part of many student-led projects. Some of her previous roles outside of Wright State include Velma (Chicago), Connie (A Chorus Line), and Erma (Anything Goes). Elizabeth would like to thank her classmates, friends, and family for creating such an encouraging space for her to grow.

Arielle Gelb (she/her) is a sophomore in Wright State’s Bachelor of Fine Arts musical theatre program and is overjoyed to be appearing in her first Herbst show! Although this is her first time performing at Wright State, she previously worked as an ASM for A Doll's House and was in the ensemble of DPAA's South Pacific. 

Sid Growhowski (he/him) is a junior acting major and is pleased to be returning to the Herbst stage in Everybody. Previous credits include The Apple Tree (Narrator), By the Bog Of Cats (Carthage U/S), The Liar (U/S Geronte). He dedicates this and all performances to his Grandma and mom. Enjoy the show!

Sloan Harris is a freshman acting major from Cleveland and she is super excited to be a part of her first production at Wright State. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her, and the Wright State faculty for helping in the preparation of the show. Enjoy the show! 

Skye Hodgkin (Somebody) (she/her) a junior acting major, hopes you enjoy Everybody! Recent projects include 5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche (Magnolia Theatre Company), The Apple Tree, Kelly the Destroyer, (Wright State) Puffs, and her new play, Good to See Ya! (Jubilee Directing-Lab). Endless love to her friends, family, and her amazing cast and director.

Amirah Musa is a junior musical theatre major at Wright State. Recent credits include Sister Act (Deloris), Our Town (Ensemble), and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Marcy Park). She wants to thank the entire cast and company for this experience. Amirah hopes you enjoy the show! @amirahmusa

Nika Marwood is a freshman at Wright State who graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy. Though there are many shows she has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of, Everybody has brought a new sense of humor, play, and community that inspires her to continue her work with commitment and vigor.

Elisa Pacheco is so excited to be performing in her second show at Wright State! The only reason she is still able to pursue theatre today is because of her family, and she could not be more thankful for all the love and support. 

Paige Purcell is a junior acting major at Wright State who is thrilled to be making their Herbst debut! They were most recently in Our Town (Professor Willard, U/S Mr. Webb) on the Festival stage. They hope you enjoy the show and find a piece of yourself along the way.

Shay Roth is a senior acting major, and this is her final show with Wright State Theatre. She is incredibly thankful for this opportunity to perform one last time with her friends and now family.  She would like to thank her mom and dad for all of their support. 

Magdalen Silver (she/her) is a senior acting major from Sacramento, California. Her previous credits at Wright State include The Apple Tree, Kelly the Destroyer vs. The Springfield Cobras, and The Mousetrap. Magdalen sends all her love and thanks to her cast and crew, family, and friends.

Emily Wilson is a sophomore musical theater major at Wright State, thrilled to make her debut in a Wright State production. Previous credits include Guys and Dolls with Nicely Theater Group (Hot Box Girl). She thanks her friends, family, and dog Jo for their love and support.

Joshua Ziegler is a sophomore musical theatre major from Pittsburgh. Favorite roles include Carrie (Freddy/Billy u/s), Spamalot (Prince Herbert/Not Dead Fred), and Anastasia (Dimitry). Joshua thanks his family, friends, and partner Cassidy for their support. Break legs Everybody!

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Creative Team Bios

Gregory Mallios (director) As a Wright State alumnus, Greg is so very grateful to have been gifted the opportunity to work with this incredible group of artists. Regional directing credits include: The Sleepwalker of Holstenwall (Columbus Children’s Theater) and Waiting for Laura (BJP/Cincinnati Fringe Festival). Regional acting credits include: A Christmas Carol (Short North Stage), Everybody (Available Light), Becky’s New Car (Human Race Theater Company), Stargirl (Peoples Light and Theater), Timon of Athens (The Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey), and A Christmas Carol (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park) Greg is a graduate of Wright State’s professional actor training program (B.F.A. 2011) and earned an M.F.A. in 2022 from The University of Florida. Greg would like to thank Marya Spring Cordes, the amazing cast, crew, and production team, as well as his family and friends for their support.

Matthew P. Benjamin is in his 28th year at Wright State as a professor of lighting design and head of the Theatre Design and Technology Program, Matthew’s professional credits include seven seasons as resident lighting designer for the Opera Theatre and Music Festival of Lucca, Italy. Other work includes productions with the Interlochen Center for the Arts, Aspen Music Festival, Alley Theatre, Cincinnati Opera, CATCO, TriCities Opera, Luna Negra Dance Company, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Dayton Opera, Opera at Florham, BalletTech Ohio, Human Race Theatre Company, South Jersey Regional Theatre, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, among others. Matthew is also an active theatrical consultant on numerous new theatres and renovations in the region. Member: United Scenic Artists, Local 829: Lighting Design, and International Alliance of Lighting Designers.

Grace Wiseman (assistant stage manager) is a freshman at Wright State from Botkins. She has three siblings—Alex, Maddy, and Andrew—and Grace is the youngest. Her parents are Tom and Lori Wiseman. She absolutely loves everything to do with theater and had an amazing time working on her second show! 

Wrynn E. Boucher (costume designer) is a current junior in the Wright State design and technology program after transferring from Northern Kentucky University in Fall 2023. He is designing costumes for Wright State for the second time after years of community theatre and looks forward to perfecting his craft, as well as delivering designs of great variety and versatility in future productions

Megan Todd (stage manager) (she/her) is a sophomore stage management major, and is very excited to be stage-managing Everybody! Her previous credits are The Apple Tree as the stage manager, By the Bog of Cats as the assistant stage manager, and Kelly the Destroyer vs. The Springfield Cobras as a production assistant. 

Levi Fravel (lighting designer) is a sophomore who is very excited to be designing the lights for Everybody. They would like to thank their friends and family for supporting them during the creative process.

Isa Castillon (set designer) is a junior set design major. Her previous credits include charge artist for Kelly the Destroyer vs. the Springfield Cobras and By the Bog of Cats. She was also a scenic artist for many Wright State productions, recent ones include Carrie the Musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, A Doll's House, Cabaret, and The Liar. She is excited to be designing her first set here at Wright State!

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