All machines of loving grace
A Collectively Created Production 
Directed by Søren Olsen
MEET THE Ensemble
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ETHAN HOOTEN*

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SAVANNAH MAZAS* 

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ALEESA LAVRENKO* 

Aleesa is a third-year student at the University of Iowa. She is a double major, pursuing a B.A. in theatre and cinema. This is Aleesa's first theatre production since joining the department this past year. She would love to thank her family, friends, and loved ones for encouraging her to get back into theatre after such a long hiatus, and she is very excited for future productions here at the University!   

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ALYSSA SANTOLERI* 

Alyssa Santoleri is thrilled to be acting for her second semester at the University of Iowa. A first-year Creative Writing and Theatre double major, she's always loved theater. From playing Ernestina in Hello Dolly! to Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, she absolutely loves every opportunity to perform and is so excited for whatever comes next!   

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CHARLIE THOMAS*

Charlie is a sophomore majoring in Applied Physics, and he is so glad you decided to come to the show!  He is excited to see how his friends, his family, and complete strangers react to what this production has in store for them and hopes everyone enjoys watching just as much as we enjoyed creating.  

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COLIN PAYAN* 

Colin Payan is a junior undergraduate majoring in English and Creative Writing. University of Iowa credits include Alien in Smile Medicine, Enrique in Letters from Cuba, and Tiresias in The Bacchae. He is grateful for all that he has learned during this performance.

*Undergraduate student. UI Theatre is dedicated to providing hands-on theatre experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.