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 2024. 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† |
| Advisors (Playwriting) | Art Borreca, Megan Gogerty, Lisa Schlesinger, Scott Bradley |
| Advisors (Design) | Loyce Arthur†, Mark Bruckner, |
| Advisors (Directing) | Mary Beth Easley, Johanna Kasimow |
| 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* |
| Theatre Arts Technical Director | Robert Durham |
| Scene Shop Supervisor | Herbert Moore |
| Master Carpenter | Eric Hansen |
| Carpenters | Molly Costello*, Jasper Rood*, Abbie Talken*, Jared Clark*, Tyler Salow, Aaron Cullen*, Em Koehler* |
| Props Artisan | Gina Smothers |
| Props Assistants | Reese Morgan, CJ Johnson**, Connor Muston* |
| Props Storage Manager | Reese Morgan |
| Paint Shop Supervisor | Joan Newhouse |
| Scenic Painters | Blake LaVanchy*, Oliver Engelhardt, Bella Fortunato**, Thomas Moberg, Nicole Vogt |
| Electrics Supervisor | Josh Nathanson |
| Electrics Assistant | Jared Kiebel |
| Electrics Crew | Jared Kiebel, Nicole Blodig*, La Della Gallagher*, Vi Kasych*, Colin Kiernan*, Soren Olsen, Jeffrey Oakley |
| Audio/Video Supervisor | Rachel Duncan |
| Audio Engineer | Christopher Jensen |
| Audio/Video Technicians | Erika Chagdes*, David Gaunt* |
| Costume Shop Manager | Emily Busha |
| Costume Fabricator | Jessica Smith |
| Costume Temporary Professionals | Kaelen Novak, Abigail Mansfield-Coleman, Chelsea Prestien |
| Wardrobe Assistants | Abby Garraty**, Sydney Joos*, Bella Fortunado**, Abby Paul*, Nat Payan*, MK Shultz*, Cassel Friemel*, Anna Gordon*, Parker Lambert*, Alex Leadon** |
| Performing Arts Production Director | Briana Maxwell § |
| Theatre Production Stage Manager | Samantha Goblirsch-Paradis |
| Associate Company Manager, Office Coordinator | Jason Millsap |
| Scheduling and Facilities Manager | Katie McClellen |
| Administrative Coordinator | Kelly Walsh |
| Marketing Manager | Kayla Schindler |
| Marketing Assistant | Meenakshi Chinmai |
| House Managers | Chris Hunley, Makenna Jo Richter*, Abby Myroth*, Natia Zembroski* |
*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.