KIRA LEE BRITT

Emma

Kira is a senior in communication with minors in German and film studies. As she nears the end of her college experience, she is increasingly grateful to have performed in so many shows with the University Theatre. Some of her standout roles include Prince Escalus in Romeo and Juliet, Maria in Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play, and Annabella Byron in Ada and the Engine. And to be here, playing an actress in tonight’s show? Somehow, it feels just right. 

JACKSON BROOKS

Conrad

Jackson is a sophomore in social work. Con is his second role with University Theatre, following Sam in Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play. He has previously performed as Williamson in Glengarry Glen Ross, The Visitor in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and Mal Beineke in The Addams Family. He would like to thank his parents, siblings and friends, within and outside of UT, for encouraging his interests in theatre.

SAGE CASTRO

Swing 1

Sage is a junior in arts studies with a theatre concentration. 

THOMAS CLIFTON

Swing 2

Thomas is a junior in landscape design. He is making his debut at University Theatre. Thomas is a member of the practice and theory of acting where they do service in the theatre community. Thomas would like to thank their family and friends who continue to encourage and support his passion for theatre. Thomas hopes you all enjoy the show! 

MICHAEL PATRICK EELS-MILLER

Dr. Sorn

Michael is a third-year student majoring in film studies and communication with a minor in arts entrepreneurship. He previously performed as Lars in The Forest Night this past Fall in his stage debut with University Theatre. He would like to offer his sincerest gratitude to his family, friends, and fellow loved ones for their continued support of his artistic passions for the theatre and filmmaking. Michael wishes you all the very best and hopes you have a wonderful time with the show!

KORBAN LUNDBERG

Trigorin

Korban is a first-year going into mechanical engineering. They have worked in University Theatre’s Romeo & Juliet as the swing for Romeo, Friar Lawrence, and Paris, making this their second show and first ever major role! Korban has the support of their close friends and family, as well as their new theatre community, to thank for this!

CONSTANTINA PAPPAS

Mash

Constantina is a junior in elementary education. This is her sixth University Theatre production. Her most recent UT credits include Quincy in Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play and Vlad Vladikoff in Seussical. She has also been a part of various productions outside of the university, such as Viola in Elsewhere Shakespeare’s production of Twelfth Night. She is beyond excited to be portraying the role of Mash and would love to extend her thanks to everyone who has worked on this production alongside her, as well as her friends and family, for their endless support. She hopes you enjoy the show!

DAMIEN REED

Dev

Damien is a sophomore in communication with minors in journalism and Spanish. He has recently been seen in three previous shows at UT: Seussical, You on the Moors Now, and Romeo and Juliet. He is also a writer for the student newspaper, Technician. He is thrilled to be given the opportunity to perform with such a wonderful group of people. He would like to thank his parents and family for their love and support.

GABRIELLA WYATT-INGRAM

Nina

Gabriella is a sophomore in psychology. She is thrilled to make her University Theatre debut in this production. Outside of NC State, she has performed in several memorable shows, including her favorite: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and she also loves exploring improv theatre. Gabriella sends a big thank you for the support and opportunity! She hopes you enjoy the show!

DANICA JENELLE JACKSON

Director

Danica is the assistant director of performance with UT, teaching all levels of acting classes and directing productions. Most recently, Danica directed Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play, Jekyll & Hyde, and was seen as Emily in UT’s TheatreFEST production of The Great Beyond. She is also an actor-combatant, intimacy director, and accent coach for various community productions. This summer, Danica will lead the next iteration of the Study Abroad ‘Shakespeare in Performance’ course in Prague, CR. Congratulations to this phenomenal cast and crew! www.danicajenelle.com

SCARLETT DORMAN

Stage Manager

Scarlett is a freshman in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology. This is her second show as part of University Theatre. Her previous show experience includes being the assistant stage manager for The Forest Night. Scarlett would like to thank her teachers and mentors along the way that have encouraged her passion for theatre!

CONNOR CHRISTMAN

Assistant Stage Manager

Connor is a freshman in aerospace engineering. His previous credits include automation operator in Romeo and Juliet. Connor volunteers in the light and scene shops where he helps the theater make the scenes unfold. Connor would like to thank his friends and his family for helping him purse his passions and dream. Connor hopes you enjoy the show.

NEPTUNE MOORE

Sound Board Operator

Neptune is a senior in biology with minors in anthropology and paleontology. They are serving as a sound board operator for the first time and is very excited to take on this new challenge! They also hope you enjoy the show.

RACHEL LAMBERT WARD

Light Board Operator

BECKET PATTERSON

Supertitle Operator

Becket is a senior in marine science. He is happy to be doing crew for Stupid F##king Bird! You may know him as an actor as Mr. Burns from Mr. Burns, Heathcliff from You on the Moors Now or as Lord Byron from Ada and the Engine. He is very excited to be coming back for his third time doing crew for UT and he hopes you enjoy the show.