Director | MICHAEL C. FLORES**

Michael Christopher Flores, a California native now based in Iowa City, is a second-year MFA candidate in directing at the University of Iowa. He holds a BA in performance with an emphasis in musical theatre from San Diego State University. Michael has directed and choreographed productions including Bring It On: The Musical, The Rocky Horror Show, and Cabaret. At the University of Iowa, his directing credits include new works such as In This Sepulcher, We Are Fed, Flashes: A Fantasy Play, and Razor Creek: A Folk Rock Sci-Fi Musical & Michael also served as the assistant director & choreographer for Into the Woods last spring. In addition to this, Michael serves as the director of the Music Theatre Ambassadors. His directorial approach, informed by his background in movement, dance, and acting, emphasizes dynamic storytelling — committed to leaving a meaningful mark on the theatrical landscape. For more visit www.michaelcflores.com. 

Dramaturg | MARGARET SMITH**

Margaret (she/her) is an MFA dramaturgy candidate. Her most recent dramaturgical credits at the University of Iowa include the collectively created All Machines of Loving Grace (2024), Dance Nation (2024), Men on Boats (2023), and several readings through the Iowa Playwrights Workshop. She holds an MA in theatre criticism & dramaturgy from the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama at the University of London and a BA (Hons) in English literature & theatre studies from the University of Sheffield. She hopes you enjoy the show. 

Stage Manager | EMMA MERKES*

Emma is a fourth-year undergraduate pursuing a double major in theatre, with a focus on stage management, and art, earning her BFA in graphic design. Her stage management credits include In This Sepulcher, We Are Fed and rockabye, while she has served as Assistant Stage Manager for In the Red & Brown Water and Something Rotten! at the University of Iowa. She would like to give special thanks to her parents and friends for their unwavering support and a shout-out to the amazing team she is working with on her first mainstage production! 

Scenic Designer | CHLOE COBB**

Costume Designer | ABIGAIL GARRATY**

Lighting Designer ​| BRYON WINN

Sound Designer ​| MOLLY COSTELLO*

Molly is a fourth-year theatre arts student with focuses in sound and digital media design, she is also pursuing a certificate in public digital arts. Previous University of Iowa credits include You’re Still Here, Reflections, Dance Nation, American Rusałki, THE (T-)RE(X)FORMATION, and When you Read This. She is eternally grateful to the wonderful production team and staff for their unending support. Listen with care, and enjoy the show! 

Wig Designer ​| GARRET RUIZ

Assistant Stage Manager ​| ABBIE TALKEN*

Abbie is a third-year undergraduate computer science and theatre arts double major with focuses in stage management and technical theatre. She has previously stage managed the University of Iowa's production of THE (T-)RE(X)FORMATION and assistant stage managed Borderless: Big Ballroom Extravaganza. She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work on a mainstage production and for the wonderful team she gets to work with, along with the never-ending support she receives from her friends, family, and cats. 

Voiceover ​| DALE LEONHEART**