Drill, Drill, drill
by Bridget dieden
meet the cast
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Mia Doski | FRANCES DAPIER*

Frances Dapier is a 2nd year Theatre Arts major on the Musical Theatre track. She is also pursuing minors in both Dance and Music. You may have seen her last year in the mainstage musical production of Side Show (Lobster Girl/Vale Sister) and the (T)Re(x)formation (Cecelia). She is so honored to be trusted with such an important and meaningful piece of theatre. She is internally grateful for her parents and friends for their constant love and support. 

Conrad Salinger | COLBY BOZA*

Colby Boza is a 1st year, and his area of study is Theatre Arts with an acting track. He has no past productions at University of Iowa but was involved in 8 plays in high school, and he is thankful for all of the lovely people he’s met at the University of Iowa who are supportive and easy to work with. 

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 Finley Paxton | ELLY HUHN*

 

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Ruben Levy | NICKY LoSASSO*

Nicky is thrilled to be in another production here at the University of Iowa. Past Productions include Uh-Oh, Three Cubes and a Ghost light and Grown Backwards. He would like to thank Bridget for writing and directing such an amazing show. He would also like to thank his castmates, the crew and everyone else for their hard work. He hopes you enjoy the show!  

Anya Svenson | MAR Y LUNA HASKINS*

Mar Y Luna Haskins is a 1st year in school. She has no past productions at Uiowa but has done 8 shows at Muscatine High School. She is thankful for her two supportive parents. 

 

Miss Mars | MARGARET WILLIAMSON*

Margaret Williamson is a second-year majoring in Theatre Arts with a focus in playwriting and minoring in Psychology. You may have seen her as Ruth in Day Fades Into Night Fades Into Day (also written by the incredible Bridget Dieden) and Liz in LARPlay during the 2025 NPF's reading series. She encourages everyone after the show to donate to an organization of their choosing to create much needed gun control laws so weapons stay out of schools and kids can keep being kids.  

Speaker / Principal / Gavin Lizby | ALEXANDER SHIPMAN*

Alexander Shipman. I’m a second-year majoring in History with a minor in Theatre, and I’m on the Pre-Law track. Last year I was in Pop! as part of the New Play Festival. Other past productions I was involved in included: Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, King Arthur in Spamalot, Judas in Godspell and Bill Sikes in Oliver. I’m thankful for many things. I’m thankful for my friends for putting up with me. I’m thankful for Caleb Williams for being good at football. But most importantly I’m thankful for my mother and father for always being there and supporting me. 

Officer / Gym Teacher / Kid | Isaiah Serrano*

Isaiah Serrano is a 1st year Cinema and Theater Major at the University of Iowa. Before the University of Iowa, he spent his time participating in his high school productions as well as making films on the side. He wants to extend his gratitude to his friends and family who have encouraged him throughout his theater and film ambitions. 

*Undergraduate student. 

**Graduate student.

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