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 2025. Many thanks to these individuals!
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Production Stage Manager | Savanha Moore** |
| 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) | Bryon Winn, Mark Bruckner, Cathy Parrott, Jason Simms |
| Advisors (Directing) | Mary Beth Easley, Johanna Kasimow |
| Advisors (Acting) | Paul Kalina§, Caroline Clay, Cristina Goyeneche |
| Advisors (Stage Management) | Melissa L.F. Turner§ |
| Resident Music Director | Mark Bruckner |
| Movement Director | Paul Kalina§ |
| Vocal Director | Mary Mayo |
| Theatre Arts Technical Director | Robert Durham |
| Scene Shop Supervisor | Herbert Moore |
| Master Carpenter | Eric Hansen |
| Carpenters | Molly Costello*, Jasper Rood*, Abbie Talken*, Jakob Sherman*, Justin Walsh*, Marisa Rodriguez*, Maximus Ferris*, Sophie Young* |
| Props Manager | Gina Smothers |
| Props Assistants | Reese Morgan, CJ Johnson**, Zahra Vohra* |
| Paint Shop Supervisor | Joan Newhouse |
| Scenic Artist | Jamie Clausius |
| Scenic Painters | Bella Fortunato**, Caroline Bork*, Bella Hogan*, Ava Slater*, Nicole Vogt |
| Electrics Supervisor | Josh Nathanson |
| Electrics Assistant | Julia Corbett |
| Electrics Crew | Elizabeth Renner*, Gabby Johnson*, Sydney Williams*, La Della Gallagher*, Vi Kasych*, Colin Kiernan*, Søren Olsen** |
| Audio/Video Supervisor | Rachel Duncan |
| Audio Engineer | Christopher Jensen |
| Audio Engineer Assistant | Audrey Frett |
| Digital Media Specialist | Emily Berkheimer |
| Audio/Video Technicians | Alexandra Runnells*, David Gaunt |
| Costume Shop Manager | Emily Bushá |
| Costume Fabricator | Jessica Smith |
| Costume Temporary Professionals | Kaelen Novak, Chelsea Ann** |
| Wardrobe Assistants | Abby Garraty**, Sydney Joos*, Bella Fortunato**, Abby Paul*, Nat Payan*, MK Shultz*, Cassel Friemel*, Anna Gordon*, Parker Lambert* |
| Performing Arts Production Director | Briana Maxwell § |
| Theatre Production Stage Manager | Samantha Goblirsch-Paradis |
| Associate Company Manager | Jason Millsap |
| Scheduling and Facilities Manager | Katie McClellen |
| Administrative Coordinator | Kelly Walsh |
| Marketing Manager | Kayla Schindler |
| Marketing Assistant | Meenakshi Chinmai** |
| House Managers | Emma Fuchtman*, Sarah Lennon*, Laura Otting*, Apocalipsis Santiago*, Lydia Winick*, Natia Zembroski* |
| Usher | Jason Vernon* |
Light Board Operator, Adaku Spot Light Operator, salt tongue | Bonnie Ruble** |
Sound Board Operator, Adaku Deck Crew, salt tongue | Heliana Kalman* |
| Light Board Operator, 3 Cubes and a Ghostlight | Ella Swyers* |
| Sound Board Operator, 3 Cubes and a Ghostlight | Mathew Kier* |
| Light Board Operator, salt tongue | Tommy Ferg* |
| Sound Board Operator, salt tongue | Dan Dickerson* |
| Light Board Operator, The Words of Ants | Meredith Onions* |
*Undergraduate student
**Graduate 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.