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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE By tennessee Williams

octoBer 10, 11, 14–17 | 7:30 pm octoBer 11, 12, 19 | 2:00 pm octoBer 19 | 7:00 pm

oscar g. Brockett theatre

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friday, octoBer 10–sunday, octoBer 19oscar g. Brockett theatre f. loren Winship Buildingthe university of texas at austin

texas performing arts thanks our 2014/2015 presenting sponsor

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE By tennessee Williams

this production Was created in collaBoration By these artists:Scott Bussey- Technical Director

Andrew Carson- Lighting Designer Barney Hammond- Voice and Dialect Coach

Jess Hutchinson- Director Jared LeClaire- Sound Designer

Sam Lipman- Composer Toby Minor- Fight Choreographer

Mercedes O’Bannion- Costume Designer Teena Sauvola- Set Designer

Katie Van Winkle- Dramaturg Kyle Winkelmann- Stage Manager

CASTEunice Tyler English-BeckwithWoman Alani Rose ChockStanley Kowalski Keith MachekanyangaHarold Mitchell Stephen Mabry Stella Kowalski Alyse UlleryBlanche DuBois Juliet RobbSteve Josh FisherPablo Joey GomezYoung Man Kevin Hippler Flower Seller Abigail Vela Matron Katie Baskerville Doctor Joshua "Basil" Brown

There will be two 10-minute intermissions.

A St r e e t c A r N A m e d d e S i r e I S P R E S E N T E D B Y S P E C I A L A R R A N G E M E N T W I T H D R A M AT I S TS P L A Y S E RV I C E , I N C . , N E W Y O R K .

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NOTE FROM THE DRAMATURG Imagine you are sitting in a theatre, waiting for a play to begin. It’s by Tennessee Williams, and it’s called Go, Said the Bird!

Or maybe Blanche’s Chair in the Moon.

Or Stella for Star, or Interior: Panic, or Electric Avenue, or The Primary Colors, or The Passion of a Moth, or The Poker Night.

Or A Streetcar Named Desire.

Today we nickname the play “Streetcar.” Iconic as it is, its history is one of invention, revision, adaptation, and reconsideration. Tennessee Williams once said “No play of mine is ever finished, even after production.” He wrote draft after draft of Streetcar, experimenting with at least eight different titles along the way. What would American theatre be without Blanche, Stella...and Ralph? (The title page from one early draft bears a note in Williams’s handwriting: “Typist - please change ‘Ralph’ to ‘Stanley’ wherever found in script.”)

Our production offers up another “draft” of Streetcar, Williams’s forever “unfinished” masterpiece. This giant and voluptuous play encompasses at once tormented interiority and a hurricane season of forces shaping American society in the middle of the twentieth century. Themes that may sound dry and academic--domestic and sexual violence, the treatment of mental illness, the precarious economic position of women after World War II, class conflict, ethnic and racial prejudice, the reintegration of veterans into civilian life--cohere into lived realities, tangled up with

the poison and power of family ties, of lust and tenderness, death and terror, ambition and desperation.

UT treasures an enduring connection to this magnificent playwright: the Tennessee Williams collection in our Harry Ransom Center is the most extensive in the world. The manuscripts, letters, scrapbooks, photographs, and other documents, boxed up neatly, stretch over 31.5 linear feet. In fact, this collection is so essential that in writing his memoirs, Williams had to borrow materials from Austin to illustrate his own life.

Tennessee Williams (1911-1983), or “Tom,” was born Thomas Lanier Williams III in Columbus, Mississippi. He lived a restless life, from his brief stint chicken-sitting at a ranch in California, to his travels between New York and New Orleans, Key West and Taos, Barcelona and Rome. While best known for his plays, Williams also wrote novels, short stories, screenplays, poetry, and autobiography. He broke records in “The Great Fifth Avenue Bookstore Riot,” signing over 800 copies of his sexy, funny, factually-contested memoir Memoirs (1975).

His poetic, rebellious work spanned five decades, exciting both adulation and condemnation. He wrote, “When people have spoken to me of ‘genius,’ I have felt an inside pocket to make sure my wallet’s still there.” The Glass Menagerie, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Camino Real, Sweet Bird of Youth, The Night of the Iguana...suffice to say, Williams’s influence on contemporary drama is immeasurable. --Katie Van Winkle

the department of theatre and dance is a world-class educational environment that serves as the ultimate creative incubator for the next generation of artists, thinkers and leaders in theatre and performance.

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a streetcar named desire

CAST

abigail vela

keith machekanyanga

Joey gomez

Joshua "Basil" Brown

alyse ullery

stephen mabry

Josh fisher

tyler english-Beckwith

Juliet robb

kevin hippler

alani rose chock

katie Baskerville

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CREATIVE TEAMSCOTT BUSSEY (Technical Director) has been the technical director for Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin since September of 2000. A graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a B.F.A. in Technical Theatre Production, he started out as a master carpenter before beginning his career as technical director. Most recently he was the head of carpentry for Cirque du Soleil's Alegria at the Beau Rivage hotel and Casino in Biloxi, MS. ANDREw CARSON (Lighting Designer) is an M.F.A. candidate at UT. Andrew earned his B.F.A. in Lighting Design from The Savannah College of Art & Design. Professional designs include The Full Monty, The Spitfire Grill, The Unexpected Guest, Moon Over Buffalo, Ordinary Days (regional premiere), and Shipwrecked! An Entertainment (winning the 2012 Suzi Award for best lighting design--regional theatre; also winning the BroadwayWorld Award for best professional lighting design). Soon Andrew will design The Marriage of Figaro.

BARNEY HAMMOND (Accent/Voice Coach) has been associated with the Stratford and Shaw Festival Theatres of Canada and currently is Director of Text and Voice for Alley Theatre. He trained at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and designed the Voice Program for the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. His former students include actors with Tony, Obie, Drama Desk Awards/ nominations, as well as actors, playwrights, directors, and producers in the London, New York, and Regional theatre, television, and film.

JESS HUTCHINSON (Director) creates epic, intimate, theatrical events that explore and explode the necessary connections that forge our human experience. A third-year M.F.A. Directing candidate, her work has included Dead Man’s Cell Phone, ‘ratio, and We Are

StarStuff. Before returning to school, she served as artistic director of Chicago’s New Leaf Theatre. Favorite productions include Arcadia, The Dining Room, The Man Who Was Thursday, Burying Miss America (New Leaf), and Hideous Progeny (LiveWire Chicago Theatre). jesshutchinson.com

JARED LECLAIRE (Sound Designer) began designing for performance while in college in Georgia. He is currently a second-year graduate student in the Integrated Media for the Performing Arts Program at UT. Most recently, Jared has designed sound for UT productions of Dead Man's Cell Phone and The Pillowman. After graduation, Jared plans to pursue a career as a professional stage designer. jaredleclairedesign.com

SAM LIpMAN (Composer/Pianist) hails from Sydney, Australia. After eight years of music-making in New York City, Sam relocated to Austin where he is completing his B.M. in Composition. After graduating next May, Sam intends to create Austin's first Film and TV Large Music Ensemble. MERCEDES O’BANNION (Costume Designer) is a third-year M.F.A. Costume Design candidate. She has a B.A. in Theatre Design & Production from Arizona State University. This past year she designed costumes for Our Country's Good, Church of the Passionate Cat, and Bright Now Beyond. This year she will also design for The Blue Angel.

TEENA SAUVOLA (Scenic Designer) is currently pursuing her M.F.A. in Scenic Design at The University of Texas at Austin. Most recently she worked for a children's museum designing new and interactive exhibits, which inspire life-long learning in youth. With two more years of education left, Teena hopes to do many more shows at UT.

KATIE VAN wINKLE (Dramaturg), a second-year Ph.D. student in the Performance as Public Practice program, received her B.A. from Swarthmore College and her M.A. from the National University of Ireland, Galway. Most

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recently, she directed Lydia Blaisdell's Old Broads and Joanna Garner's Please Open Your Mouth. She is currently performing in the world premiere production of Am I White at Salvage Vanguard Theatre (October 1-18).

KYLE wINKELMANN (Stage Manager) began working tech and stage managing at Jersey Village high school in Houston. He most recently worked on Advance Man as stage manager and Dial “M” for Murder as assistant stage manager. After graduating in May 2016 Kyle plans to stage manage professionally.

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CASTKATIE BASKERVILLE (Matron) is a third-year B.A. Theatre and Dance major with a focus in acting and directing. Her recent roles include The Importance of Being Earnest as “Lane” and The Beauty Queen of Leenane as “Mag Folan.” She is currently the president of the University Theatre Guild and a co-producing artistic director for the Round About Players. TYLER ENGLISH-BECKwITH (Eunice) is a fourth-year Theatre and Dance and Black Studies double major at The University of Texas at Austin. She recently performed in The Storm, Eye of the Beholder, and The Scarlet Letter. She is elated to be a part of A Streetcar Named Desire.

JOSHUA “BASIL” BROwN (The Doctor) began performing at Easy Central High School in San Antonio. Most recently he performed in Tales From Night Vale as "Mortimer" as well as two other roles, and in The Somewhat True Tales of Robin Hood as "Fawning Lad." After graduating in 2015 with a B.A. in Theatre and Dance he plans to experiment with acting for the screen.

ALANI ROSE CHOCK (Woman) is a third-year B.A. Theatre and Dance student at UT. She began performing in junior high at Lubbock Roosevelt I.S.D. Most recently, she performed in Still Now as part of the dance ensemble and 70 Secrets Of Marmalade Kittens as "Kitten."

JOSH FISHER (Steve) is a sophomore in the B.F.A. Acting program. He is very excited and honored to be a part of the cast of A Streetcar Named Desire.

JOEY GOMEz (Pablo) is in pursuit of a B.A. in Theatre and Dance with a focus in acting. Roles portrayed prior to his formal educational pursuits include "Paul" in A Chorus Line and "Mistofoles" in Cats. He most recently portrayed "Rosencrantz" in The

University Theatre Guild’s production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.

KEVIN HIppLER (Young Man) will graduate with a B.A. in Theatre and Dance in May. His recent credits at UT include "Wisehammer" in Our Country's Good, "Dirt" in Or, The One with the Dogs, and Tales from the Night Vale. Other roles include "Nicky" from Avenue Q and "Cornelius" in The Matchmaker.

STEpHEN MABRY (Harold Mitchell) originally from La Porte, Texas is now a third-year B.F.A. Theatre Studies major at UT. He is an associate artist with Underbelly Theatre Company and has performed in Our Country's Good, Slip River and The Church of the Passionate Cat. Upon graduating from the 40 Acres, he plans to return and teach to share what he found in theatre at the high school level.

KEITH MACHEKANYANGA (Stanley Kowalski) is a second-year B.F.A. in Acting major. Keith was born in Zimbabwe, Africa and moved with his family to the United States in the year 2000. He grew up performing in high school in the Dallas area. Most recently he performed in The Pillowman as “Detective Tupolski,” and ‘ratio as “King Fortinbras.” As he continues as an undergraduate, he desires to continue learning as an actor.

JULIET ROBB (Blanche DuBois) most recently performed in 'ratio, written by David Turkel. Last year's productions include Dial "M" for Murder, The Farewell and The Letter. Next summer Juliet will be moving to Chicago to pursue her career in acting and improv comedy.

ALYSE ULLERY (Stella Kowalski) began performing in high school in the Dallas area. Most recently she performed in We Are StarStuff as "Caroline." She also served as the events coordinator for Alpha Psi Omega theatre fraternity for two years. After graduating in May with a B.A. in Theatre and Dance and a B.A. in Government with Honors she plans to pursue law school.

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ABIGAIL VELA (Flower Seller) began acting at La Joya High School. She was recently seen last semester in Professor Andrew Carlson's production of Hamlet as "Hamlet". She is a double major in Theatre Arts and International Relations & Global Studies and believes the future will open doors of infinite possibilities after graduation.

DIRECTOR'S COUNCILThe Department of Theatre and Dance Director’s Council is a premier volunteer group designed to foster strong and collaborative connections between The University of Texas at Austin and the local community by supporting initiatives in marketing, public relations, student recruitment and development. As advocates for the department, this group of alumni, parents and fine arts supporters play a key role in continuing to build a profes-sional theatre and dance training program serving thousands of talented Texans for generations.

2014–2015 DIRECTOR’S COUNCIL MEMBERSCarol Smith Adams Francesca Brockett and Jim Pedicano Barrett Bruce Jean Cheever Joanna and Jack CrosbyDee DawsonGary Farmer JoLynn Free Missy Grimes Pam and Edmund Mcllhenny

Annie McKinnon Debbie Oliver Miriam Relyea Russ Sartain Nancy Scanlan Marc Seriff Laura SheffieldKaren Skolnik Leah Stolar Sharon Watkins

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ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERJennifer Pacheco

ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNERChian-Ann Lu

ASSISTANT SOUND DESIGNERSloan Buffum-Robbins

ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNERKelsey Vidic

ASSISTANT DRAMATURGNicole Oglesby

SCENE SHOp SUpERVISORJ. E. Johnson

CHARGE SCENIC ARTISTKaren Maness

ASSISTANT CHARGE SCENIC ARTISTKara Konop MASTER CARpENTERKate Vaughn

LEAD CARpENTERSDwight MonteithHank Schwemmer

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSBruno HouleMichael KraussIan Loveall David Molina

pRODUCTION ASSISTANTSIan Alexander Hanna BernbaumFallon Christian Olivia Dunn Terri Hillis Kiara Mcgee Kay Mcguire Haley Libbey Ian Moser Tori Ray Scarlet RobertsonCaitlyn ThibodeauxKevin Tran Ursula Walker Julia Zamba

FALL 2014 SCENIC ART CLASS Chase Gladden Erin Haynes Kat Hyde Michael Krauss Madison Russ Christopher Tacderas

pROpERTIES SUpERVISORRebecca Switzer

pROpERTIES ASSISTANT SUpERVISORRikki Perez

pROp MASTERRikki Perez

pROp SHOp GRADUATE ASSISTANTYongmin Lee

pROp ARTISANKiara Mcgee

pROp STOCK MANAGERVictoria Solorio

pROpS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTVictoria Solorio

pROpS CONSTRUCTION CREwJada Cadena Roseanne CarreonJasmine Groff Chris Montalvo Mellinette Pallares Esther PeralezKinsey Schackleford

SCENERY/pROpS CREwAustin DowlingCosme FloresTrent LockwoodLuke Mire

COSTUME SHOp SUpERVISORPatricia M. Risser

DRApERSBetty Chlystek Sarah LankenauEmily RobinsonKristen Weller

1ST HANDSJaqueline LandsmenAlison Reid Roxanne Rohmann Kelsy Vidic

STITCHERSBridget BerlangaMalorie Dragna Dinh DuyenMehgan MckinneyKristen MellbergAllison ReidKelly Ruiz

COSTUME SHOp pROJECT MANAGERDarcy Weberg

COSTUME pRODUCTION CREw CHIEFSJustin CodlingsKristen Womble

COSTUME CONSTRUCTION CREwTy Clark Rosalind FairesNicolette Greco Adrienne GreenblattVictoria JohnsonPatricia Kelly Marymar MartinezSneha Mehta Jossina NicholsonAllison Wojtowecz

wIG AND MAKEUp SpECIALISTAllison Lowery

wIG AREA ASSISTANTKatie Baskerville

wARDROBE CREw SUpERVISORJaquiline Landsmen

wARDROBE CREwRana TchuenteJacob ThompsonMorgan White

COSTUME CRAFTS SUpERVISORTanya Olalde

COSTUME CRAFT ASSISTANTErica Hohn

COSTUME SHOp OFFICE ASSISTANTSMatthew HernandezMorgyn Utzman

COSTUME STOCK SUpERVISORPatricia M. Risser

COSTUME STOCK MANAGERAndie Day

COSTUME STOCK ASSISTANTSCasey McCoolLaura RogersRama Tchuente

SUpERVISING ELECTRICIANAustin Shirley

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE CREw

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LIGHTING DESIGN TEACHING ASSISTANTS Rachel AlulisAndrew CarsonYi-Tai ChungKate DuceyLacey ErbChain-Ann Lu Po-Yang Sung

TExAS pERFORMING ARTS ELECTRICS CREwLauren GallupNolan ThomasMaegan WilsonAkisa Yokomizo

THEATRE AND DANCE STUDENT ELECTRICS CREw Erica AyalaTyler BrownTaylor EisenbergMeghan Enright Janice Fabunan Katherine FarmerDakota SalazarAlexander Van Niman

LIGHT BOARD OpERATORHarrison Harvey

AUDIO SUpERVISORMichael Malak

AUDIO BOARD OpERATORAlejandro Herrera

MEDIA CREw Robert Di Donato Nathan JacksonEmily Vialpando

MEDIA BOARD OpERATORAaron Schulze

DIRECTING ADVISOR Sarah Rasmussen

STAGE MANAGEMENT ADVISOR Rusty Cloyes

COSTUME DESIGN ADVISOR Susan Mickey

COSTUME TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR James Glavan

LIGHTING DESIGN ADVISORMichelle Habeck

INTEGRATED MEDIA ADVISORSven Ortel

DRAMATURG ADVISORAndrew CarlsonLiz Engelman

SCENIC DESIGN ADVISOR William Bloodgood

ACADEMIC pRODUCTION MANAGERDavid Stewart

pHOTOGRApHERLawrence Peart

GRApHIC DESIGNERMorgan Bathe Monica Griffin

SpECIAL THANKS Harry Ransom Center Tofte Lake Center Patrick Bellino 4 Wall Lighting (New York)


A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE CREw (Continued)

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