The Unpacking

Written by Sara Alvidrez
Directed by Lindsey Wildman

Two siblings are forced to spend an extended period of time together while coming to terms with their parents’ separation.

meet the team
Playwright \| SARA ALVIDREZ*
Director \| LINDSEY WILDMAN* Lindsey Wildman is a second-year Theatre and Dance double major. She has previously been seen in the Ten-Minute Play Festival 2022 and rockabye at the University of Iowa. The Unpacking is her directorial debut! She has had so much fun creating some great theatre with such awesome people!
Ian \| BRODY KIVETT* Brody Kivett (he/him) is very excited to be participating in the 2023 Ten-Minute Play Festival. He is a second-year here at the University of Iowa majoring inTheatre Arts. Brody is going to take his degree past the small state of Iowa and onto the big screen pursuing a career as an actor. He wants to thank the cast and crew of Ten Minute for being so helpful and supportive, who he has worked with to create an amazing play for all to watch. Sending love to his family, friends, and partner Matthew. Thank you everyone for coming to see the show, enjoy!
Steph \| ABBY PAUL* Abby Paul is a second-year undergraduate student majoring in Cinema and Theatre Arts. She was last seen as Barefoot Girl in rockabye. Some of her favorite past shows include Footloose, Anything Goes, and Little Shop of Horrors.

meet the team

Playwright | SARA ALVIDREZ*

Director | LINDSEY WILDMAN*

Lindsey Wildman is a second-year Theatre and Dance double major. She has previously been seen in the Ten-Minute Play Festival 2022 and rockabye at the University of Iowa. The Unpacking is her directorial debut! She has had so much fun creating some great theatre with such awesome people!

Ian | BRODY KIVETT*

Brody Kivett (he/him) is very excited to be participating in the 2023 Ten-Minute Play Festival. He is a second-year here at the University of Iowa majoring inTheatre Arts. Brody is going to take his degree past the small state of Iowa and onto the big screen pursuing a career as an actor. He wants to thank the cast and crew of Ten Minute for being so helpful and supportive, who he has worked with to create an amazing play for all to watch. Sending love to his family, friends, and partner Matthew. Thank you everyone for coming to see the show, enjoy!

Steph | ABBY PAUL*

Abby Paul is a second-year undergraduate student majoring in Cinema and Theatre Arts. She was last seen as Barefoot Girl in rockabye. Some of her favorite past shows include Footloose, Anything Goes, and Little Shop of Horrors.

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

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