Playbill | The Dreaded Door
Three friends try to get out of an escape room but unintentionally take multiple trips down memory lane. Will they get too distracted by nostalgia to get out of there?
KIERSTEN HICKS
Playwright
Kiersten is a senior in electrical engineering with a focus on renewable energy. She is making their debut at University Theatre. Last Spring, Kiersten worked as an usher. She would like to thank all of her friends that could show up to her first major writing event and encourage the support of the arts. She would also like to thank her family that has pushed her to be the best she can be and achieve what she can. Kiersten hopes you all have a blast at the show!
BRAYDEN HEARN
Director
Brayden is a junior in arts studies. He has performed in multiple shows with University Theatre, including Charles Babbage in Ada and the Engine and Gibson in Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play. He is also a part of Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honor Society. He wants to thank everyone who continues to support him and the arts! .
ALLYSON SMITH
Star
Allyson is a senior in computer science here at NC State. She has performed in QuickSCRIPTS at University Theatre more times than she can count including a wide range of roles — a 5-year-old girl, an old lady, a grieving sister in the depths of an MLM scheme, a clock, a CIA interrogator, Alexa the voice assistant, and more. Allyson hopes you all enjoy watching QuickSCRIPTS tonight!!
KEVIN APONTE
Joe
Kevin is a Raleigh-based theatre artist versed in performance, writing, direction, and technical production. Previous roles include Captain Lesgate in Dial M for Murder (NCSU TheatreFEST), Michael in 26 Pebbles (Justice Theatre Project), and John Hale in The Crucible(Henderson Rec Players). Kevin is also a staff writer for Chatham Life and Style, serving as a theatre critic and beat writer for the Raleigh area. IG: @kevin_canwait.
HARISH KP
John
Harish is a software developer at LexisNexis on NC State’s Centennial campus. Previous show credits include Dwight.K Shrute in 9-5, the adaptation of the sit-com The Office, Friedrich Nietzsche in Exist, a philosophical drama about Nihilism and Existentialism, and have done various mime and street theatre acts. Harish was a member of Theatron, Anna University, a college theatre club in India where they produce theatre shows and perform in renowned theatre competitions. He extends his gratitude to family and friends whose ongoing encouragement and support have fueled his passion for theatre. Harish eagerly anticipates that you all will thoroughly enjoy the show!