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Crimes of the Heart

The 91制片厂 Ensemble Theatre Company, Liberal Arts Division, and Cultural Arts Committee Present

Crimes of the Heart

Directed by Kevin Long

Directed by KEVIN LONG

Scenic Design LAUREN NICHOLS

Costume Designer JANE DEBONDT

Lighting Designs ANDREW H. MEYERS

Sound Design EMILY HAYMAN

Props Design PATTY MEIER

Dramaturg MARY T. CHRISTEL

Dramaturg Consultant DAVID ANTONIDES

Stage Manager KATE STEWART

Assistant Stage Manager ALYSSA MASLANKA

 

Please Note

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• Eating or drinking is not permitted in the theatre.
• Please turn off all electronic devices.
• The use of any recording device, either audio or video and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited.

About the Artists

Beth Henley was born in Jackson, Mississippi. Her plays have been produced internationally and translated into over ten languages. Crimes of the Heart (The Golden Theatre) and The Wake of Jamy Foster (Eugene O鈥橬eill Theatre) were performed on Broadway. Off-Broadway productions include: The Miss Firecracker Contest, Am I Blue, The Lucky Spot, The Debutante Ball, Abundance, Impossible Marriage, and Family Week. Her play Ridiculous Fraud was produced at McCarter Theatre as well as South Coast Repertory Theatre. Ms. Henley鈥檚 The Jacksonian premiered at the Geffen Theatre in January 2012 to great acclaim. Robert Falls directed and the cast included Ed Harris, Bill Pullman, Amy Madigan, and Glenne Headly. It was performed Off-Broadway at the New Group. Studio Theatre produced the world premiere of her newest play, Laugh in 2015. Beth Henley was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Drama and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best American Play for Crimes of the Heart. Other awards include American Theatre Wing 1998 Award for Distinguished Achievement in Playwriting Susan Smith Blackburn Finalist for Crimes of the Heart and Ridiculous Fraud; Richard Wright Literary Excellence Award 2000; New York Stage and Film Honoree, 2007; ATHE Career Achievement Award, 2010. Ms. Henley has the honor of serving as Theatre Arts Presidential Professor at LMU, Los Angeles. She is a member of The Fellowship of Southern Writers, the Dramatist Guild and the Academy of Arts and Science.

 

Kevin Long (Director), Nominated for the 2015 Tony Award庐 for Excellence in Theatre Education and Co-Author of the book Bring on the Bard: Active Drama Approaches for Shakespeare鈥檚 Diverse Student Readers (with Dramaturg Mary T. Christel). is a Professor of Theatre at 91制片厂, the recipient of the 2018 Motorola Solutions Foundation Endowed Award for Teaching Excellence, recipient of the 2012 Illinois Theatre Association Award for Excellence in College Theatre Teaching and an Associate Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. Kevin is a nationally recognized expert in teaching Folio Technique and frequently presents his workshop 鈥淪hakespeare Whispers into Your Ear鈥� which explores the language and theatre of Shakespeare using the 1623 First Folio. Kevin teaches Folio Technique for Chicago Shakespeare Theater鈥檚 Education Department, for Actors Training Center, and at various institutions and theatres across the country.

 

Lauren Nichols (Set Designer) is a Jeff award -nominated designer, model builder, and draftsman. Chicago: Home What Howls (Steppenwolf); Anna in the Tropics, Blues for an Alabama Sky (Remy Bumppo); Tiger Style (Writers); Bernarda! (Teatro Vista); Motherhouse (Rivendell). Regional: Cinderella (Village Theatre- Seattle); Rose (Renaissance Theatreworks- Milwaukee). She has also designed for UIC, University of Chicago, DePaul Opera, Glass Apple, The Gift Theatre, Firebrand, Northwestern and BoHo. Assistant work: Marriott, Court, Julliard, NY Theatre Workshop, St. Louis Opera, Goodman, Asolo Rep, Milwaukee Rep, The Alliance and Oregon Shakes. Upcoming: Hot Wing King (Writers). Teaching: Adjunct Professor at The Theatre School-DePaul University. Education: MFA Northwestern.

 

Andrew H. Meyers (Lighting Designer) Andrew Meyers is a Chicago-based theatrical Lighting Designer, who designs plays, operas, ballets, circuses, fashion shows and corporate events around the country. His previous designs at 91制片厂 include Pippin, The Tempest, Hair, American Idiot and Lettie. He is a proud member of Team Recorder.

 

Jane DeBont (Costume Designer) graduated from Millikin University in 1984 and was an equity actor for ten years. She has been a professional designer/stitcher since 1994. For the past four years, Jane and her design partner, Jesus Perez, have been the lead costume designers for RAIL EVENTS鈥� Polar Express. Other recent productions include Emma (St. Ignatius High School); Big Fish, Lettie, Sense and Sensibility, Too Heavy for Your Pocket, Shakespeare in Love (91制片厂); and Sister Act, Sweeney Todd and Disaster! (Rocky Mountain Repertory theater). Jane is currently the resident costume designer at 91制片厂 College.

 

Emily Hayman (Sound Designer) Emily Hayman is a Chicago-based sound designer and composer. Recent sound design credits include Seagulls (Oak Park Festival Theatre); Measure for Measure (Montana Shakespeare in the Park); Tintypes and Men on Boats (Illinois Wesleyan University); A Town Called Progress (Promethean Theatre Ensemble); Extra Yarn and Dooby Dooby Moo (Lifeline Theatre). Assistant sound design for Winter鈥檚 Tale (Hartford Stage); POTUS, Describe the Night, Choir Boy and Seagull (Steppenwolf); New Stages 2022 (Goodman Theatre); Richard III, The Notebook (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre). Emily received her BFA in Sound Design from The Theatre School at DePaul University.

 

Patty Meier (Props Designer) is a 91制片厂 graduate returning after 8 years. Patty is thrilled to be working alongside the latest talent of 91制片厂 Ensemble Theatre once again. Her recent credits include The Pajama Game, Newsies (Prop Design, Summer Place Theatre), Boeing Boeing, The Creators and The Play That Goes Wrong (Stage Manager, 3 Brothers Theatre). She would like to thank her family and friend for all their support through her crazy theatre life. Hold onto your pecan pies and enjoy the show!

 

Mary T. Christel (Dramaturg) currently is the curriculum developer for TimeLine Theatre鈥檚 Living History program. She has served as dramaturg for 91制片厂 Theatre Ensemble productions including Shakespeare in Love, Too Heavy for Your Pocket and Lettie. Mary co-authored Bring on the Bard: Active Drama Approaches for Shakespeare鈥檚 Diverse Student Readers with Kevin Long.

 

David Antonides (Dramaturg Consultant) David is an Associate Professor of Student Development and a Counselor at 91制片厂; and is also a licensed clinical professional counselor. David is qualified as a Specialized Dramaturgy Consultant and this will be his first collaboration on a 91制片厂 Ensemble Theatre Company production.

 

Kate Stewart (Stage Manager) This is Kate's 12th year working with 91制片厂. She is a graduate of 91制片厂 and Columbia College of Chicago where she earned her degree in Technical Theatre. She is thrilled to be working at 91制片厂 again. Previous works include Boeing Boeing, Fiddler on the Roof and Gypsy, to name a few. She wants to thank her family for all their love and support over the years as well as Kevin Long and Alyssa Maslanka for being by her side through it all.

 

Alyssa Maslanka (Assistant Stage Manager) Alyssa is a 91制片厂 graduate who moved to Roosevelt and got their bachelor鈥檚 in criminal justice. Alyssa is excited to work on another show with Kevin and Kate! She has worked on previous 91制片厂 productions of Anna in the Tropics, Follies, Sense and Sensibility, Shakespeare in Love and Lettie. Alyssa also served as assistant stage manager for Ragtime produced by St. James Theatre. She wishes to thank all her friends and family for their support throughout all her past shows and all the future shows to come.

 

Alex Chrisos (Sound Board Operator) is a sophomore and Theatre Technician at 91制片厂. He was the sound board operator for a previous 91制片厂 production, Lettie (Spring 2023). He is also the founder and current president of the Film & Theatre Club at 91制片厂.

 

Stephen DeWaal (Light Board Operator) is a sophomore at 91制片厂 participating in his third production. Before Crimes of the Heart, he worked on Lettie (Spring 2023) as an Understudy and as a Run Crew Member and Big Fish (Fall 2023) as a Light Board Operator. Stephen is a local filmmaker who is currently developing his own film studio Sample 8 Films. His first short film 鈥淎 Long Drive Home鈥� (2023) he wrote and directed receiving official selections at Crown Point International Film Festival and at Filmmakers Lift Off. He is the go-to cinematographer here at 91制片厂. Currently he鈥檚 the Secretary at the Theater and Film Club at 91制片厂.

 

Emily Lundsgaard (Student Assistant to Costume Designer) has worked on 91制片厂 Productions of Sense and Sensibility (2022), Lettie (2023) and Big Fish (2023). They are graduating with an Associate in Arts from 91制片厂 this Spring. They hope to continue working in theatre at their next school and post college.

 

About the Cast

Lily Barger (Meg Magrath) is a current 91制片厂 sophomore making her first appearance with the 91制片厂 Ensemble Theatre Company. She is a graduate from Resurrection College Prep and would like to thank everyone in her life for getting her where she is now.

 

 

 

 

Sarah Deacy (Babe Botrelle u/s) is a second-year student at 91制片厂 making her first appearance with the 91制片厂 Ensemble Theatre Company. Sarah is truly excited to be working with the entire company of Crimes of the Heart.

 

 

 

 

Bruno Diaz (Barnette Lloyd u/s) is a freshman at 91制片厂 making his first appearance with 91制片厂 Ensemble Theater Company. He鈥檚 very thankful for the opportunity and is excited to gain new knowledge and experience. Bruno recently graduated from Wheeling High School where his passion for theater originated. He鈥檇 like to thank his friends and family for their unconditional love and support. He鈥檇 like to thank his Acting 1 class as well for their kindness and encouragement.

 

 

Rachel Dula (Lenny Magrath u/s) is a 91制片厂 alumna and is very excited to be a part of the theater again. When she was a student, she spent most of her free time in the theater club and dancing with the 91制片厂 Dance Company. She'd like to thank her family and friends, as well as the cast and crew, for their endless support.

 

 

 

Jenna Fleita (Babe Botrelle) is making her first appearance with the 91制片厂 Ensemble Theatre Company. During her earlier school years, Jenna appeared in a few productions, including Violet in Willy Wonka, and Mr. Big in Get Smart. She is a second-year student at 91制片厂 College where she recently revisited her love for theatre. Jenna is beyond grateful for this opportunity and thrilled to be part of this production. She wishes to thank her family for their unwavering support and love through everything.

 

 

Joe Gomez (Doc Porter u/s) is working with the folks at 91制片厂 for his first time. His most recent credits include 鈥淕lengarry Glen Ross鈥� as John Williamson (Village Theater Guild), 鈥淭he Man Who Came To Dinner鈥� as Bert Jefferson (Palos Village Players), The world premiere of 鈥淟ove And Tear Gas鈥� as Walter Arbogast (Green Man Theater), 鈥淣ewsies鈥� as Spot Conlon (Summer Place Theater) and 鈥淎rsenic And Old Lace鈥� as Officer Klein (Beverly Arts Center). He studied at Acting Studio Chicago with Charles Andrew Gardner and Adrianne Cury.

 

 

Bobby Izumikawa (Barnette Lloyd) is a recent 91制片厂 graduate who participates in various theatre, film and voice acting projects. Bobby is featured in 91制片厂鈥檚 episode of The College Tour produced by Amazon Prime. When not acting, Bobby enjoys working out, working, hanging out with friends or cooking. He is excited for this opportunity and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

 

 

 

 

Stefano D. Lanzi (Doc Porter) graduated from 91制片厂 after the Fall 2023 semester. He works as a cabinet maker for his family's business, which he plans to take over as president one day. In his free time, he enjoys playing the guitar, watching football, and playing games like ping pong and chess. Stef most recently played Mr. Darcy in Saint Viator High School鈥檚 production of Pride and Prejudice in 2019.

 

 

 

Giselle Garcia Mendez (Meg Megrath u/s) is in her final year at 91制片厂, is thrilled to be making her debut as an understudy with the 91制片厂 Ensemble Theatre Company. Giselle's journey into theater began in 2023 when she enrolled in Kevin Long's Intro to Theatre class. This decision ignited a newfound passion, leading her to pursue theater as a minor. Giselle extends her heartfelt thanks to her friends and family for their unwavering support.

 

 

 

Hannah Victoria Miller (Chick Boyle u/s) is a 91制片厂 freshman and is thrilled to make her first appearance with the 91制片厂 Ensemble Theatre Company! Other credits include Beauty and the Beast (Lady Grey), Twelfth Night (Antonia) and It's a Wonderful Life (Violet). She would like to dedicate her performance to Uncle Al, Auntie Cheryl and Koneko; never forgotten, forever loved.

 

 

 

Sofia Moritz (Chick Boyle) a 91制片厂 sophomore, is happy to be a part of another production here at 91制片厂. She previously appeared in 91制片厂's production of Proof as Catherine. She hopes to transfer with her associates in the fall and wants to thank her friends and family for their love and support.

 

 

 

 

Molly Rosen (Lenny Magrath) is a recent 91制片厂 graduate and happy to be back on stage again. Molly previously appeared in 91制片厂鈥檚 productions of Lettie as the title character Lettie and as Catherine in Proof, Molly is a past recipient of the Mary Jo Willis Theatre Scholarship.