Equinox New Play Festival 2022
Equinox New Play Festival 2022
Produced By Bryant Yamil Gipull Garcia, Ian Farrell, Sophie Smyczek, Allison Freels
A Little Death By Hallie Malina & Directed by Ava Kepple
Nonmonogamy By Alex Werthauer & Directed by Raina Jackson
A Little Death
Cast
Kaitlyn Zion (1)(they/she) is so so so honored to be in "a little death" as their last show at uarts! Some past UArts credits include Buried, Berzerk, Urinetown, Overgrown and Hart Island Requiem. Finally Kaitlyn would just like to thank the amazing beautiful talented cast and creative team for making their last UArts show a dream come true. You are all stars thank you for all your creativity, love, ease and teaching me how to be a better performer and human. Endless Love to my family, friends, the two best roommates in the world, and the wonderful Brind class of 22' We did it! Enjoy the show <3
Symphony Yvonne (Jackie)(she/they) is a Senior Acting major. Special thanks to Mom, August, 3A+Tuna and this amazing cast and crew! I am endlessly grateful for the experiences we've cultivated together through this process and will always look back on this piece with love!
Emma Ellis (3)(she/they) is a Junior Musical Theater major. They love being part of another Hallie Malina piece (yas Buried) and are so grateful for the incredible team, cast and crew of Equinox! Thanks to her parents, Pete, Jo, Maddy, and Beans for their constant love and support! Enjoy the show!
AJ Garrett (Dreamers) is a Junior Acting major, Musical Theatre minor. Endless Thanks to my family, and friends for allowing me the freedom to dream and the opportunity to live out those dreams every day. It is to you I dedicate this work.
Ella Kahan (Dreamers)(she/her) is a Freshman Acting major. She thanks her friends, family and the Equinox team for their belief in her. She feels so grateful to have been given the chance to work with such wonderful people on "A Little Death"!
Stevie Reynolds (Dreamers)(they/them) is a Freshman Acting major. I am so excited and grateful to be apart of my first UArts production. Thank the production team and the cast for making this show a warm welcome into the UArts and Brind community :)
Production Team
Hallie Malina (Creator/Co-Composer)(they/she) is a Senior Directing, Playwriting, and Production major. Thank you to Mom and Dad, 3A, Petunia, and the whole Equinox team for their extraordinary talent and support. I am so happy we found each other in this forest - enjoy the show <3
Olivia Berkson (Co-Composer)
Ava Kepple (Director)(she/her) is a Junior Directing, Playwriting, and Production major. A million thanks to my parents, partner and professors for their support. And this amazing cast and crew for their hard work and dedication in this journey between life and death. Much love!
Piper Loebach (Assistant Director)(she/her) is a Junior double majoring in Musical Theater and Directing, Playwriting, Production. Thank you to the entire Equinox team for their collaboration, creativity and kindness throughout this process!
Isabella Capelli (Stage Manager)(they/she) is a Sophomore DPP & Creative Writing major. As an artist, they identify as a multidisciplinary writer, stage manager and dramaturg. She had the opportunity to be a playwright in last year's Equinox festival and is thrilled to be apart of it again in some capacity. They would like to thank Chris for all of his hard work. For Matt, always.
Chris Crawford Jr. (Assistant Stage Manager)(he/him) is a sophomore DPP major. Past UArts credits include Look Up, Canyon, Kill the Whale, and We're Gonna Die. HUGE thank you to Isabella Capelli and Sophie Smyczek for making this management experience amazing!
Matthew Bock (Dramaturg)(he/him) is a Sophomore Directing, Playwriting, and Production major and a Film minor. Past credits at UArts include his play, "Pump to Pump", being produced as part of the Equinox 2021 Festival and Stage Managing on "buried" and "Listen Close, Listen Well: A Radio Play". He'd like to thank everyone on the team for all their love and support, and gives a special thanks to his sister, Madelyn Bock.
Leah Walton (Intimacy Director)
Joyce Neubauer (Scenic and Props Designer)(she/her) is a Sophomore Film Design major. This is her first show at UArts, though has had experience outside the school such as the 2021 Fringe Festival! She's been super excited to dive into this process with all the other creatives and hope you enjoy both shows greatly!
Squid Berk (Assistant Prop Designer)(she/her) is a Freshman Design and Technology major. This is her first official show at UArts.
Hayden Eric (Assistant Scenic Designer & Poster Designer) is a Sophomore Directing, Playwriting, & Production major. Past production credits include Shakespeare’s Will (Lost Nation Theater), Sound of Music (Northern Stage), and NYC's Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit. Thanks to the whole team, my mom, and Keith Jones.
Rosie Conklin (Costume Designer)(they/them) is a Freshman Theater Design and Technology major. This is their first UArts production, which has been an amazing learning experience. They loved working with the amazing team and actors throughout this process. They give thanks to those to supported and pushed them to pursue their passion.
Joe Britt-Simpson (Assistant Costume Designer)(he/him) is a multidisciplinary artist and Sophomore double major in DPP (Directing, Playwriting, and Production) and Film. Past UArts credits include his performance in I Want A Country (Frozen Image), and his work on 2021's Toothache (Artistic Assistant) and 2021's "Getting By With A Little Help From My Friends" Joe would like to thank those on the festival who made this experience enjoyable and hopes that everyone enjoys the shows!
Emmanuel (Manny) Garcia-Castro (Lighting Designer)(he/him) is a Sophomore Design and Tech major. Past UArts credits include Equinox 2021 (Video/Lighting Designer), Senior Fall Festival 1 (Assistant Lighting Designer), The Expanding Universe and Other Bullshit Theories (Projection Designer).
Ethan Marcotte (Assistant Lighting Designer)(they/them) is a Freshman Theater Design & Technology major with a concentration in Lighting.
Solomon Troupe (Sound Designer)(he/him) is a Sophomore Film major. Shoutout to Shelby Richards if for some reason you're reading this.
Kelly Mclaughlan (Technical Director and Production Carpenter)(she/her) is a Junior Theatre Design & Technology major. Past UArts credits include: Pippin (Props Head) and The Wild Party (Lighting Programmer). A big thank you to all the build volunteers! We couldn’t have done it without you <3
Anna Ryabova (Assistant Technical Director)(they/she) is a Freshman Theatre Design & Technology major. They are so excited for everyone to see everything come together and want to give a huge thank you to Kelly and all the many hours in the shop! Give 'em heaven, for Clay
Sophie Smyczek (Producer & Production Electrician)(she/her) is a Senior Theater Design & Technology major. She has previously worked on DPP Festival 2, We're Gonna Die, Men on Boats, and BERZERK!, as both a Production Electrician and Stage Manager. Sophie is endlessly grateful for her fellow producers and the whole production team for really creating a festival to be proud of.
Bryant Yamil Gipull Garcia (Producer)(he/him/el) is a junior Directing, Playwriting + Production major. UArts: Ballyturk (Assistant Director), The Last Five Years (Dramaturg), Equinox 2020 - Momentos (Assistant Director). Regional: The Tempest (DPCPA) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Orlando REP), In the Heights (LNHS). Upcoming: A Rhapsody of Life’s Progress. Join us in celebrating life and those we love, enjoy the journey. Congratulations to the entire Equinox gang. Todo mi amor a la familia. @the_bygg. bryantgipullgarcia.com
Ian Farrell (Producer)(they/them) is a Junior Directing, Playwriting, and Production major with a focus in playwriting at University of the Arts. Previous credits at UArts include Pippin (Asst. Director / Dramaturg), Listen Close Listen Well (Playwright), Overgrown (Asst. Director / Dramaturg) Berzerk! (Dramaturg), Find Myself Here (Dramaturg), Ride the Cyclone (Asst. Director) and the You, On A Date workshop (Asst. Director / Dramaturg). They have an immense love for bringing new work to life, and are so grateful for the experience of helping develop these two plays from first draft to performance.
Allison Freels (Producer)(she/they) is a current Junior Theater Design + Technology major focusing in props and costume design. She’s participated in 34 productions within eight years, including two Equinox Festivals. Thanks to everyone on the festival for their hard work, and endless thanks to her fellow producers for trusting her ideas since day one.
Nonmonogamy
Cast
Delaney Ziegman (Adrian)(she/her) is a Sophomore Acting and Film double major. This is her first UArts credit.
Erica Sholes (Sam)(she/her) is a Junior Directing, Playwriting, and Production major with a focus in Stage Management. Her past UArts credits include I Want A Country; Men on Boats; 2021 Equinox Festival's Bodies and Bones; A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney; and Revolt, She Said, Revolt Again. Erica would like to thank her mom, her friends, and her cat for their endless support!
Jordan O’Sullivan (Johanna)(she/they) is a Junior Musical Theatre major. This is their debut show at UArts! She feels so grateful to work with this amazing cast and crew and to be performing again!
Production Team
Alex Werthauer (Creator)(they/He) is a Jun/Senior Directing, Playwriting, and Production major, as well as a musician and songwriter. Previously, you may have seen them in last semester's workshop of A Rhapsody of Life's Progress. They would like to thank everybody involved in making this festival happen for their passion, time, and hard work.
Raina Jackson (Director)(she/her) is a Sophomore DPP major. Past UArts credits include directing and producing, in high school, my own play called "In the Shadows of My Future", ASM for "The Blazing World" Production assistant for Andrew Miqueli's senior piece "Getting By With a Little Help From My Friends" Regional: N/A. Endless thanks to UArts teams and my high school.
Tori Rodriguez (Assistant Director)(they/them) is a Senior Acting major making their directorial debut. Past UArts credits include: I Want A Country, Elliot: A Soldier's Fugue, and TL;DR Thelma Louise Dyke Remix. They send endless gratitude to their familia, their chosen family; 3A, and finally this amazing team for endless trust and collaboration.
Amar Brion-Fernandez (Stage Manager)(they/them) is a Freshman DT major. They are excited to be Stage Managing their first in person UArts show. They have previously ASMed the virtual show, Ride the Cyclone. Thank you to their production team of Nonmonogamy, especially the ASM, Sydney Taper <3.
Sydney Taper (Assistant Stage Manager)(she/her) is a first year Directing, Playwriting & Production major. This is Sydney’s first production at UArts, and she is so grateful to have had such a supportive and hardworking team. Thanks to all of you- and a special thank you to Amar.
Sara Mascelli (Dramaturg)(she/her) is a Freshman Directing, Playwriting, and Production major. Past UArts credits include La Vida Luka (Stage Manager). She is full of gratitude to be a part of this year's Equinox and support the development of new work!
Leah Walton (Intimacy Director)
Joyce Neubauer (Scenic and Props Designer)(she/her) is a Sophomore Film Design major. This is her first show at UArts, though has had experience outside the school such as the 2021 Fringe Festival! She's been super excited to dive into this process with all the other creatives and hope you enjoy both shows greatly!
Squid Berk (Assistant Prop Designer)(she/her) is a Freshman Design and Technology major. This is her first official show at UArts.
Hayden Eric (Assistant Scenic Designer & Poster Designer) is a Sophomore Directing, Playwriting, & Production major. Past production credits include Shakespeare’s Will (Lost Nation Theater), Sound of Music (Northern Stage), and NYC's Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit. Thanks to the whole team, my mom, and Keith Jones.
Rosie Conklin (Costume Designer)(they/them) is a Freshman Theater Design and Technology major. This is their first UArts production, which has been an amazing learning experience. They loved working with the amazing team and actors throughout this process. They give thanks to those to supported and pushed them to pursue their passion.
Joe Britt-Simpson (Assistant Costume Designer)(he/him) is a multidisciplinary artist and Sophomore double major in DPP (Directing, Playwriting, and Production) and Film. Past UArts credits include his performance in I Want A Country (Frozen Image), and his work on 2021's Toothache (Artistic Assistant) and 2021's "Getting By With A Little Help From My Friends" Joe would like to thank those on the festival who made this experience enjoyable and hopes that everyone enjoys the shows!
Emmanuel (Manny) Garcia-Castro (Lighting Designer)(he/him) is a Sophomore Design and Tech major. Past UArts credits include Equinox 2021 (Video/Lighting Designer), Senior Fall Festival 1 (Assistant Lighting Designer), The Expanding Universe and Other Bullshit Theories (Projection Designer).
Ethan Marcotte (Assistant Lighting Designer)(they/them) is a Freshman Theater Design & Technology major with a concentration in Lighting.
Solomon Troupe (Sound Designer)(he/him) is a Sophomore Film major. Shoutout to Shelby Richards if for some reason you're reading this.
Kelly Mclaughlan (Technical Director and Production Carpenter) is a Junior Theatre Design & Technology major. Past UArts credits include: Pippin (Props Head) and The Wild Party (Lighting Programmer). A big thank you to all the build volunteers! We couldn’t have done it without you <3
Anna Ryabova (Assistant Technical Director)(they/she) is a Freshman Theatre Design & Technology major. They are so excited for everyone to see everything come together and want to give a huge thank you to Kelly and all the many hours in the shop! Give 'em heaven, for Clay
Sophie Smyczek (Producer & Production Electrician)(she/her) is a Senior Theater Design & Technology major. She has previously worked on DPP Festival 2, We're Gonna Die, Men on Boats, and BERZERK!, as both a Production Electrician and Stage Manager. Sophie is endlessly grateful for her fellow producers and the whole production team for really creating a festival to be proud of.
Bryant Yamil Gipull Garcia (Producer)(he/him/el) is a junior Directing, Playwriting + Production major. UArts: Ballyturk (Assistant Director), The Last Five Years (Dramaturg), Equinox 2020 - Momentos (Assistant Director). Regional: The Tempest (DPCPA) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Orlando REP), In the Heights (LNHS). Upcoming: A Rhapsody of Life’s Progress. Join us in celebrating life and those we love, enjoy the journey. Congratulations to the entire Equinox gang. Todo mi amor a la familia. @the_bygg. bryantgipullgarcia.com
Ian Farrell (Producer)(they/them) is a Junior Directing, Playwriting, and Production major with a focus in playwriting at University of the Arts. Previous credits at UArts include Pippin (Asst. Director / Dramaturg), Listen Close Listen Well (Playwright), Overgrown (Asst. Director / Dramaturg) Berzerk! (Dramaturg), Find Myself Here (Dramaturg), Ride the Cyclone (Asst. Director) and the You, On A Date workshop (Asst. Director / Dramaturg). They have an immense love for bringing new work to life, and are so grateful for the experience of helping develop these two plays from first draft to performance.
Allison Freels (Producer)(she/they) is a current Junior Theater Design + Technology major focusing in props and costume design. She’s participated in 34 productions within eight years, including two Equinox Festivals. Thanks to everyone on the festival for their hard work, and endless thanks to her fellow producers for trusting her ideas since day one.
University of the Arts
David Yager, President and CEO
Kikau Alvaro, Interim Dean, Ira Brind School of Theater Arts
Aanika Allen, Assistant Dean, Ira Brind School of Theater Arts
Justin Luján, Program Director, Acting
Amy Dugas Brown, Program Director, Directing, Playwriting, and Production
Jacob Brent, Interim Program Director, Musical Theater
Natalie Robin, Program Director, Theater Design and Technology
Quinn Bauriedel, Program Director, Pig Iron School MFA in Devised Performance
Krista Apple, Assistant Professor
Nick Embree, Associate Professor
Sarah Sanford, Assistant Professor
Fadi Skeiker, Associate Professor
Rob Tucker, Visiting Assistant Professor
Leah Walton, Visiting Assistant Professor
Madison Claus, Senior Administrative Assistant
Lindsay Cram, Associate Producer
Dalton Whiting, Technical Supervisor
Troy Martin-O’Shia, Production Electrician
LeVonne Lindsay, Costume Shop Manager
Larry Fowler, Sound Practicum Instructor
Susan Barras, Technical and Props Practicum Instructor
Millie Hiibel, Costume Practicum Instructor
Content Disclosures:
A Little Death: recurring themes and portrayals of death, including vague descriptions of drowning and suicidal ideation; existentialism; manipulative and predatory dialogue; coarse language
Nonmonogamy: drug & alcohol use, themes of sex & sexuality, swearing