Playwright | ADRIAN ANTONIO ENZASTIGA

Adrian Antonio Enzastiga is a level 24 Bard in the MFA Playwright’s Workshop at The University of Iowa. He is excited to share Flashes: A Fantasy Play. His other works include Drag’daLore, Leeches, and The Outcloset. His favorite Pokémon is Turtwig.  

Director/Choreographer | MICHAEL C. FLORES

Michael C. Flores is a director/choreographer & current MFA Directing Candidate at UIowa. A few director/choreographer credits include Head Over Heels, Heathers: The Musical, 35MM: A Musical Exhibition, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, The Rocky Horror Show & Bring it On The Musical. Part of Michael’s directorial focus is central to his experience with Dance-Theatre; he has written, directed & choreographed two pieces titled LITTLE BOY BLUE (2018) & MEMORY (2022). While at UIowa thus far, Michael has directed In this Sepulcher, We are Fed & Razor Creek: A Folk Rock Musical as well as served as Assistant Director & Choreographer for Into the Woods. Most recently Michael also serves as producer & choreographer for Fairyland: A Queer Cabaret hosted at the Englert Theatre supported by depts of Theatre, Dance, & Music & Performing Arts at Iowa. 

Fight Choreographer | JOSH TURNER

Stage Manager | SAVANHA MOORE

Savanha Moore (She/Her) is a Theatrical Artist and Production Stage Manager from Southern California. She is happy to be continuing her education at the University of Iowa as a third-year Stage Management MFA candidate. Savanha has always wanted to tell stories that serve a greater purpose and that makes way for the change she would like to see in the world. Thank you to the cast and crew and creative team for their incredible work throughout this process. Her recent show credits include: Regional: The Light and The Dark (World Premiere, Chautauqua Theatre Company), Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine (Chautauqua Theatre Company), Birthday Candles (Chautauqua Theatre Company), Tell Me You’re Dying (or the trial of millicent bonhomme) (Chautauqua Theatre Company), The Heist (Immersive Experience, NYC), NBC Quantum Leap (Immersive Experience, SDCC 2023), Title Pending (World Premiere, Obsidian Theatre Festival), HBO House of the Dragons Activation (Immersive Experience, SDCC 2022), Untitled Baby Play (IAMA Theatre), Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Geffen Playhouse); Education: In The Red and Brown Water (Uiowa Theatre), Macbeth (Uiowa Theatre), Lil G: A Gatsby Remix (Uiowa Theatre), Braided Sorrow (Uiowa Theatre), Mother:Knife (Uiowa Theatre). 

Scenic Designer | NAZANIN VAKILI

Nazanin is a first-year MFA Scenic Design candidate at the University of Iowa. With a background in architecture from the Art University of Isfahan, she aims to bring a rich blend of technical expertise and creative insight to her work. Nazanin is excited to contribute to the vision of  Flashes and extends special thanks to the production team for providing such an inspiring experience.

Sound Designer | ZHENYA LOUGHNEY*

Zhenya Loughney (they/them) is studying theatre sound design and journalism with the intentions of graduating this fall. Last year, they were given the opportunity to sound design and underscore "Macbeth" at Theatre UI. Loughney is not a traditional musician, nor do they have much classic training, but growing up with the internet gave them the audacity to believe they could do anything. They fell in love with the world of sound when they began university, and slowly spiraled to where they are now. Enjoy the show! 

Lighting Designer | GABBY JOHNSON*

Gabby is in their third year in the Department of Theater Arts, focusing on theater tech. They have assisted in shows such as Braided Sorrow, Lil' G, and Ghost Town, and cannot wait for the upcoming season!

Intimacy Choreographer | OWEN BRIGHTMAN