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Book by Sarah Hammond
Music and Lyrics by Adam Gwon
Cast
Alice Conroy headshot

Clotho | ALICE CONROY*

Alice Conroy is a first-year student making her way through theatre arts. This will be the second production at University of Iowa for Alice. Past roles of hers include Alice Murphy in Bright Star, Catherine in Proof, and Winnie Foster in Tuck Everlasting. She enjoys and cherishes her time on stage and is incredibly grateful for this experience. Thank you to Mom and Dad for your endless support and guidance.

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Lachesis | ASHLEY MIGLIORE*

Ashley Migliore is very excited to be a part of this production as the role of Lachesis. This is her third show at the University of Iowa. Ashley is a third-year theatre arts major on the musical theatre track, with a certificate in entrepreneurial management. She wants to thank her family, friends, and mentors for supporting her through her theatre career and she wouldn't be where she is today without their love and support.

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Atropos | SABRINA DUKE*

Sabrina Duke is a third-year theatre arts major and BFA in dance candidate on the musical theatre track at the University of Iowa. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she began dancing at the age of three and has been performing ever since. She would like to thank the theatre arts and dance faculty and students for a fantastic three years and is excited to continue to learn and grow throughout the rest of her time at Iowa.

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Mickey | PETER NOLL*

Peter Noll is a fourth-year theatre arts student working towards finishing the musical theatre track and a minor in physical activity and nutrition sciences. Most recently, Peter played the role of Jesus in Godspell at the Des Moines Playhouse, where he was awarded a Dionysus award for outstanding performance in a JVT musical. His other theatre experiences include Newby in Hit the Wall, newsie ensemble in Disney's Newsies (Des Moines Playhouse), and more.

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O'Brien (Mickey-Swing) | ALEX GRANFIELD*

Alex Granfield is a fourth-year student majoring in theatre arts and music. Previous acting credits at Iowa include Outside (Shia), Ten Minute Play Festival 2020/2021, and Seven Neos on the Brink of Mediocracy (ensemble). Alex has also been seen acting all over the community, and has worked with Theatre Cedar Rapids and City Circle Acting Company. Thank you for supporting live theatre, and enjoy the show!

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Zeus/Chorus | NEIL SMITHSON*

Neil Smithson is a second-year theatre arts student with a focus in musical theatre and acting; mostly recently he appeared as Gail in Our Lady of 121st Street directed by Mary Beth Easley. Neil is extremely thankful to be a part of a program where he can learn from his peers, the graduate cohorts, and a wonderful team of professors and teaching assistants.

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Geneva/Chorus | SAMANTHA MAYER*

Samantha Mayer is so excited to be back on the University of Iowa stage! Sam is a second-year student from Park Ridge, Illinois, majoring in English and theatre arts. She was previously seen in the devised production of Ascend last spring. Outside of the university, she has written and performed in Impractical Magic at the Laugh Out Loud Theater in Chicago, Illinois. Thank you to her wonderful friends and family for their endless support!

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Night/Chorus (Atropos-Swing) | EMMA GOSTONCZIK*

Emma Gostonczik is a fourth-year student studying voice performance, music education, and theatre arts. Some recent credits include Woman I in Songs for a New World, Mrs. Mayor in Seussical, Catherine in Pippin, and Sonia in Godspell. After graduation in fall of 2022, Emma plans to move to New York City. Special thanks to the School of Music and Department of Theatre Arts for supporting me throughout the past four years.

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Time/Chorus | MARGARET SCHAFER*

Margaret Schafer is very excited to be making her mainstage debut in such an incredible show! She is a third-year student working towards a theatre arts major (dual emphasis in musical theatre and dramaturgy), political science minor, and museum studies certification. Other UI credits include Where Are You Going, Holler Greene? (Lizard), [the serpent under't] (Stentho), and the 2020 Ten-Minute Play Festival (Patti, Encounters in the Moment).

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Chorus (Zeus-Swing) | CULLEN ASBERY*

Cullen Asbery is a second-year student double majoring in music and theatre arts, on the musical theatre track. His previous experience includes many productions in and around the community of Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was last seen in the University's production of Seven Neos on the Brink of Mediocracy. Cullen would like to thank his Grandpa Fisher, Mom, Dad, siblings, and friends for supporting him on and off the stage, and he hopes you enjoy the show!

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Chorus (Night-Swing) | ALICE BEBERDICK*

Alice Beberdick is thrilled to be making her mainstage debut at the University of Iowa! Alice is a third-year student from Wilmette, Illinois, studying musical theatre and journalism with a media management minor. Previously at Iowa, she’s been seen as Linda in Home Garden and the Fall 2021 Musical Theatre Showcase. Other favorite credits include Carousel, Suessical, Footloose, Spamalot, and The Addams Family. Special thanks to her family and friends for their endless love & support! 

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Chorus | NIYATI DESHPANDE*

Niyati Deshpande is a first-year student majoring in theatre arts with a focus in musical theatre. Favorite credits include Sara in Deer’s Blood (UI), Cinderella in Into the Woods (Theatre West), and Sister Katherine in The Sound of Music (Theatre West). This spring, see Niyati as Natasha in Riverside Theatre’s production of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. Niyati would like to thank her loved ones and mentors for their support, as well as the creative team for their dedication.

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Chorus (Lachesis/Clotho-Swing) | HELAINA KALMAN*

Helaina Kalman is so excited to be performing in her first Iowa musical! She is a first-year student majoring in theatre arts and journalism. Some of her previous roles include Belle in Beauty And The Beast, Cosette in Les Miserables, and Amber in Hairspray. She is also playing Cinderella in an upcoming production of Into the Woods. In her free time, she likes to cosplay and write poetry. She would like to thank the cast and crew for making the show a wonderful experience, and thank all of you for coming! Enjoy the show!

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Chorus/Dance Captain | SOPHIA KILBURG*

Sophia Kilburg is excited to perform in another production with the University of Iowa! Originally from Davenport, Iowa, Sophia is a third-year student double majoring in theatre arts and English, with a minor in dance. She would like to thank her teachers, family, and friends for all their support!

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Chorus (O'Brien-Swing) | JOSEPH LEPIRE*

This is Joseph Lepire's first show for the University of Iowa he is thankful for his family and all their love and support.

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Chorus | JACOB LICHT*

Jacob Licht is a second-year theatre arts and screenwriting double major. He was in Smile Medicine and the previous year he was in Wild, Wonderful. He would like to thank the cast and crew for making this show so much fun to be a part of and he hopes that everyone enjoys the show.

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Chorus | DAMON NALLY*

Damon Nally is firs- year student at the University of Iowa from Clarinda, Iowa. His recent credits are Flaming Idiots and workshop production Sawdust (University of Iowa). He is very happy, lucky, and proud to be part of this production. Acting has been his creative outlet for years, and he owes everything he is to his family and close friends for pushing him towards his passion. This one's for you dad.

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Chorus | BRODY OHM*

Brody Ohm is a first-year student studying theatre arts. He was last seen in his high school production of Shrek the Musical playing Gingy. Brody was also in Addams Family The Musical (Pugsley), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey II), and Mame (Patrick). Brody would like to thank his family and friends for being so supportive and amazing throughout the years, and hopes you enjoy the show!

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Chorus/Intimacy Captain | KATIE REDDEN*

Katie Redden is a third-year theatre arts major at that University of Iowa. She has been a part of many productions. She has recently acted in Our Lady of 121st Street, directed the show Sawdust, and stage managed the production Outside. She is very excited to be a part of this amazing show and happy to have made so many friends. Her biggest supporter is her amazing hamster, Luna. 

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Chorus | KOLTON STREMLER*

Kolton Stremler is a second-year student here at the University of Iowa. He's majoring in theatre arts with a minor in cinema. Kolton has been in several shows in the department, including Losing Faith, Ascend, and How Can I Keep From Singing. Kolton would like to thank the cast for being so fun to work with, and to thank his family and friends for supporting him during his time here.

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Chorus | ELLIE TURK*

Ellie Turk is a third-year theatre arts and chemistry major from the Twin Cities. Past university performances include You Are Not Alone in the VoidShakespeare in FluxBigfoot Takes a WalkSirens of the FieldWild, Wonderful, and Smile Medicine.

 

*Undergraduate student. UI Theatre is dedicated to providing hands-on theatre experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.