THE INDOCTRINATION OF BANANAS 
meet the cast
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DAN DICKERSON*

Dan is a communications, theatre, and music major.  He works behind the scenes for the Daily Iowan newscast. He also enjoys technical production, movies, and bananas. 

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JORDAN KINNEY*

Jordan has been a part of numerous productions. The list of roles Jordan has been cast as are Peaches in Lil G: A Gatsby Remix (NPF 2023) and Maeve in Dance Nation. 

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HOLLAND LARNED*

Holland is in her final semester as an acting student at Iowa (woohoo!), pursuing a Bachelor of Theatre Arts degree on the comedy studies track. This is her eighth time appearing on UIowa’s stages, following credits like The Bacchae, Men on Boats, and Razor Creek: A Folk-Rock Sci-fi Musical. She would like to extend a huge "thank you" to all of her professors and mentors in and out of this department. Much love. It's been wonderful. 

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ALEESA LAVRENKO*

Aleesa is a fourth-year student studying cinema and theatre arts. Some previous works at the university include All Machines of Loving Grace and Spells For Going Forth by Daylight. She would like to thank her friends and loved ones for their support and to anyone who came to watch tonight! Eat the Bananas!! 

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SHELBY LANDUYT*

Shelby Landuyt is a second-year student from Norwalk, Iowa. She is a double major in Cinematic Arts and Theatre with an emphasis in Acting. This is Shelby's first time doing a devised piece, and she hopes you enjoy the show! 

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VIVIANE BONDE*

Vivian Bonde is a second-year Communications and Theatre Arts double major. She has worked as both an actor and a stage manager on several projects at the University of Iowa. Most recently, she was Beth in THE (T-)RE(X)FORMATION and the stage manager for Day Fades Into Night Fades Into Day. 

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CASSEL ROSE*

Cassel Rose is a second-year at the University of Iowa, majoring in Screenwriting Arts and Theatre Arts with a focus on acting. Her past work includes the plays Reflections and Doves & Foxes. She is thrilled to be devising once again and hopes the audience enjoys the show as much as she does! 

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CHASE HOHMANN*

Chase Hohmann is a second-year at the University of Iowa studying theatre, screenwriting and cinema. This is his second show with the university, and he is excited to have this opportunity to perform again. He would like to thank his castmates, director, creative team and stage manager for creating such an amazing experience.