TXST's Department of Theatre & Dance Presents Thornton Wilder’s Our Town
September 20, 2024
By Lauren Jurgemeyer
Publicity Coordinator
Department of Theatre & Dance
SAN MARCOS, TX— Texas State Department of Theatre and Dance presents the American classic Our Town October 1-6 in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre.
Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores life in the quaint fictional town of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire. Hailed as one of the greatest American plays ever written, Our Town is rooted in everyday life. The omnipotent Stage Manager guides the audience, immersing them in a story of love, loss, and time.
Directed by Neil Patrick Stewart, Our Town features Texas State alumnus and Broadway veteran Eugene Lee in the iconic role of the Stage Manager. Joining Lee on the stage as members of the two central families: Nicholas May (George Gibbs), Illiana Perez (Emily Webb), Kevin Engel (Dr. Gibbs), Ronisha Reneus (Mrs. Gibbs), Drew Dunson (Mr. Webb), Olivia Rodriguez Smith (Mrs. Webb), Meagan Majors (Rebecca Gibbs), and Jack Penzola (Wally Web).
Rounding out the inhabitants of Grover’s Corners are Cosi Arthurs, Sammy Arungwa, Nathan Bachtell, Silas Read Boone, Miguel Gaytan, Jakob Jankowski, Oliver Knight, Michelle Ko, Faraz Mobli, and Colby Raasch.
The creative team includes Emma Hansen Bayless, scenic designer; Jack A. Smith, costume designer; Paige Blackwell, lighting designer; Cody Rodriguez, sound designer; Isha Patel, dramaturg; and Ileanna Villalobos, production stage manager.
Our Town invites audiences to reflect on the beauty of everyday life and the connections that bind us all. Performances run October 1-6 in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre. Tickets range from $11 to $22 and can be purchased online at www.txstatepresents.com.
October 1-6, 2024
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The Cast
The Production Team
Assistant Sound Designer/Engineer- Catherine Kenner
Assistant Technical Director- Mackenzie Cooper
P.A.C. Scene Shop Supervisor- Dwight Markus
Assistant Scene Shop Supervisor- Cade Huslig, Quinn Kent
Carpentry Production Assistants- Madison Montagne, Matt Fields, Madison Christopher
Carpenters-Tim White, Mackenzie Cooper, Nathan Bailey, Catcher Reeves, Kent Mascheck, Jaxson Bagley
Production Welder- Edward Kohler
Deck Crew- Summer Ritzenthaler, Jacob Huerta
Charge Scenic Artist- Courtney Winkelman
Scenic Painters- Max Estudillo Cantú, Ariana Bruhn, Olivia Dockens, Danny Drysdale, Jessie Flam, Mj Kelly, Sydney Lafferty, Savannah Marshall, Becca Rudloff, Madison Smith, Reese Van Osten, Janae Payton, Jacob Huerta, Mason Wentz
Head Fly/Rigger- Mackenzie Cooper
Fly Crew- Lance Berry
Head Electrician- Audrey McGovern
Assistant Head Electrician/Lead Spot- Guillermo Sanchez
Programmer- Ben McKee
Light Board Op- Jaxon Bagley
Follow Spot- Catcher Reeves
Deck Electrician- Kaiya O’Connell
Electrics Production Assistants- Guillermo Sanchez, Audrey McGovern, Ethan Bauer, Ben McKee
Electrics Crew- Chase Marrs, Jadelyn Garcia, Myles Rodriguez, Gabe Glinski, Albion Baylis, Elle Schmal, Johnny Eathorne, Kate Gonzales, Wyatt Hood
Sound Board Op- Elle Schmal
Properties Manager- Jordan Kelly Andrews
Prop Artisans- Emily Cook, Kaitlyn Hartnagel, Audrey Smith, Danny Drysdale, Lani Clay, Michael Gault, Andrea Alviar, Myles Rodriguez, Madison Montagne, Giana Michaud, Becca Rudloff, D’Anthony Simmons, Sara Mendoza
Costume Director- Monica Pasut
Assistant Costume Shop Manager- Eli Patterson
Cutter/Draper- Hannah Blalock Choat
First Hands- Nikki Hernandez, Allie Hildebran, Nina Haurani
Stitchers- Hallie Davis, Natasha Newton, Theo Ontiveros-Dravigne, Kennedy Sanchez, Reagann Ramsey, Jade Garcia, Lauren Dane, Trinity Lee, Audrey Smith, Carmella Castruccio
Wardrobe Supervisor- Cel Wackerle
Wigs/Makeup- Mason Wentz
Wardrobe Crew- Madeleine Glauser, Jennifer Lim
Shadow Crew- Joli Skruck
Production Advisors & Staff
Directing Advisor- Neil Patrick Stewart; Dramaturgy Advisor- Dr. Kevin Byrne; Stage Management Advisor- Leigh’Ann Andrews; Scenic Advisor- Cheri Prough DeVol; Costume Advisor- Jack A. Smith; Lighting Advisor- Brandon Rosen; Sound Advisor- Scott Murdock; Technical Direction Advisor- Colin Shay; Properties Advisor- Jordan Kelly Andrews; P.A.C. Scene Shop Supervisor- Dwight Markus; Theatre Center Scene Shop Supervisor- Edward Kohler; Paint Advisor- Courtney Winkelman; Costume Director- Monica Pasut; Cutter/Draper- Hannah Blalock Choat; Wardrobe Advisor- Monica Pasut; Box Office Manager- Robert Styers; A/V/L Supervisor- Eaton Saylor; P.A.C. Operations- Candice Mongellow; Publicity Coordinator- Lauren Jurgemeyer; Director of Production- Lesley Fairman
For more information about this story or other news, email Lauren Jurgemeyer, publicity coordinator for the Department of Theatre & Dance, at theatre@txstate.edu.
About the Department of Theatre & Dance
Recently ranked #25 in the World by Hollywood Reporter, Texas State's Department of Theatre and Dance has one of the nation's largest and most notable fine arts departments. With a vibrant and active faculty of industry professionals, the department prepares students for successful careers in the entertainment industry. The department's mission is to nurture the next generation of collaborative, curious, and civically engaged artists, educators, and scholars.