Iowa New Play Festival Production Team
Below is a list of those individuals who have dedicated their time and talents to the entire Iowa New Play Festival 2023. Many thanks to these individuals!
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Production Stage Manager | Melissa Turner |
| Artistic Director | Art Borreca |
| DEO, Department of Theatre Arts | Mary Beth Easley |
| Director of Theatre | Bryon Winn† |
| Festival Production Director | R. Eric Stone† |
| Advisors (Playwriting) | Meredith Alexander, Art Borreca, Dare Clubb, Megan Gogerty, Lisa Schlesinger |
| Advisors (Design) | Loyce Arthur†, Mark Bruckner, R. Eric Stone† |
| Advisors (Directing) | Mary Beth Easley |
| Advisors (Acting) | Paul Kalina§, Caroline Clay |
| Advisors (Stage Management) | Melissa Turner§ |
| Resident Music Director | Mark Bruckner |
| Movement Director | Paul Kalina§ |
| Vocal Director | Mary Mayo |
| Festival Production Assistant | Emma Merkes* |
| Production Director | Rick Loula |
| Assistant Production Director | Jenny Hall |
| Theatre Arts Technical Director | Jonathan Stoner |
| Festival Technical Director & Scene Shop Supervisor | Robert Durham |
| Master Carpenter | Eric Hansen |
| Carpenters | Olivia Ahrens*, Ted Buckley, Molly Costello*, Connor Muston*, Jasper Rood* |
| Props Artisan | Gina Smothers |
| Props Assistant | Emily Arvidson* |
| Props Storage Manager | Piper Wiley* |
| Scenic Charge Artist | Joan Newhouse |
| Assistant Scenic Artist | Bethany Kasperek |
| Scenic Painters | Blake LaVanchy*, Emma Runestad*, Tamara-Jo Shaapherder*, Nick Vogt* |
| Electrics Supervisor | Josh Nathanson |
| Audio/Video Supervisor | Rachel Duncan |
| Audio Assistant | Bri Atwood |
| Audio/Video Technicians | Nashali Cruz*, Colten Langfitt |
| Costume Shop Manager | Megan A. Petkewec |
| Costume Fabricator | Jessica Smith |
| Costume Assistants | Grace Donohue*, Audrey Eastin, Jay Huff*, Annelies Knight*, Skid Krommendyk*, Virginia Muturi* |
| Scheduling and Facilities Manager | Katie McClellen |
| Administrative Services Coordinator | Kelly Walsh |
| Marketing Manager | Kayla Schindler |
| Marketing Assistant | Jordan Jones |
| House Managers | Makenna Richter*, Abby Myroth*, Natia Zembroski*, Megan Miskovic*, Emilia Hughes*, Sydney Joos*, Zhenya Loughney*, Chris Hunley |
*Undergraduate student. The Department of Theatre Arts is dedicated to providing hands-on theatre experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.
†Member of the United Scenic Artists, Local 829.
§Member of Actors’ Equity Association, The Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.