Bright pink, blue, orange, and yellow background with mixed images including a smiling sunshine. In front of the background are two hands holding flowers and a sign that reads " Directed by Emily Betts, We're Gonna Die, Written By Young Jean Lee". There is a black stripe on the bottom that says "Caplan Studio Theater OCT. 29, 31 2021 7:30 p.m., OCT. 30 2021 2 p.m., For tickets and showtimes visit tickets.uarts.edu or call 215-717-6310."

We're Gonna Die

Bright pink, blue, orange, and yellow background with mixed images including a smiling sunshine. In front of the background are two hands holding flowers and a sign that reads " Directed by Emily Betts, We're Gonna Die, Written By Young Jean Lee". There is a black stripe on the bottom that says "Caplan Studio Theater OCT. 29, 31 2021 7:30 p.m., OCT. 30 2021 2 p.m., For tickets and showtimes visit tickets.uarts.edu or call 215-717-6310."

We’re Gonna Die

Written by Young Jean Lee

Directed by Emily Betts

 

Reserve Tickets Here.

 

Cast

Amy Laine Chen (Singer)(she/her) is a Junior Musical Theatre major. Some past UArts credits: Lilith and Her Demons (Lilith), Berzerk! (Legacy), and BrownGirlsSquared's woebegone (Eli) at the Painted Bride. So much gratitude to Emily for this opportunity and to Sophie, Joey, the band, and the production team for making it come to life. Sending love to family, friends, and mentors! Instagram: @amychfn

 

Band

Joseph Rice (Keyboard)

Nero Catalano (Guitar)

Julia Baker (Drums)

Daniel McCain (Bass)

 

Production Team

Emily Betts (Director)(she/her) is a Senior Directing, Playwriting, & Production major. Past UArts management credits: Momentos (Equinox Festival 2020), Make 'em Cry, Uncle! (Equinox Festival 2019), Just Another Normal Conversation (FringeArts 2018). UArts producing: Equinox New Play Festival 2021, Pop! The Musical Exhibition, The Rose Garden (FringeArts 2019). Endless thanks to Mom, Dad, Nick, & Roommates.

Joey Rice (Music Director)

Sophie Smyczek (Stage Manager)(she/her) is a Senior Theater Design and Technology major. At UArts, Sophie has previously stage managed BERZERK! and Will: A coverup. She was also the lighting designer for Men on Boats. More of Sophie's work can be found at sophiesmyczek.com. Special thanks to the DT squad and Emily!

Solomon Troupe (Assistant Stage Manager)(he/him) is a Sophomore Directing, Playwriting, and Production major. Past UArts credits include Listen Close Listen Well. Thanks to the UArts community and specifically Amy Dugas Brown!

Chris Crawford Jr. (Assistant Director)(he/him) is a sophomore Directing, Playwriting, and Production major. Past UArts credits include ASMing for Look Up, Canyon and Kill the Whale. Special thanks to Emily Betts for being a great role model.

Jack McManus (Dramaturg) (he/him) is a Senior Directing, Playwriting and Production major. Past UArts credits include The Last Five Years and Shapeshifters. Outside of UArts he has worked on shows including Godspell, A Play About Lucas Hnath, and Sparky.

Maura McLaughlin (Costume Design)(they/them) is a Junior Theater Design & Technology major. Past UArts credits The Wild Party and Revolt, She Said, Revolt Again!/New World Order. Bless the costume shop and Robyn, and endless love to K, Stephen, Meatball and Mayor McCheese.

Michael Lambui (Set and Props Designer) is a Philadelphia based set and lighting designer for theater and dance. He has worked with companies such as Tiny Dynamite, UPenn Theatre Arts Program, Swarthmore Theater, Headlong Dance Theater, The Savoy Company, Villanova Theater, Drexel Co-Op Theatre, and Azuka Theatre. He's an alumnus of The University of the Arts having graduated in 2016 from the Theater Design and Technology program. Currently he’s the Production Coordinator at the Philadelphia Ballet. To see more of his work visit michaellambui.com

Isa Payne (Assistant Set)

Kay Currier-Graves (Lighting Design)

Sarah Mannherz (Assistant Props)

Manny Garcia (Assistant Lighting Design)

Robyn Honabach (Assistant Costume Design)

Michael Kiley (Sound Design)

Peter Dampman (A1)

 

University of the Arts

David Yager, President and CEO 

Kym Moore, Dean, Ira Brind School of Theater Arts 

Aanika Allan, Assistant Dean, Ira Brind School of Theater Arts 

Justin Luján, Program Director, Acting 

Amy Dugas Brown, Program Director, Directing, Playwriting, and Production 

Kikau Alvaro, 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 

  

Matt Groeneveld, Technical Director 

Troy Martin-O’Shia, Production Electrician 

LeVonne Lindsay, Costume Shop Manager 

Larry Fowler, Sound Practicum Instructor

 

Content Disclosures: 

Frank talk of Death, Aging, Loss, Depression, Illness, and Blood