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Production TeamDirector/Adapter/Musical Staging .......................................Prof. Jennifer Dobby***Assistant Director .......................................................................................... Brad WellerMusic Director .................................................................................. Julie Johnson ‘98**Assistant Music Directors ..............Julia Brooks, Lauren Harrod-Wampfler ‘17***Music Arrangements and Original Music .............................. Mark Wampfler ‘19** Text and Acting Coach .....................................................................Prof. Laura Gray***Choreography ...................................Erin Ashenhurst, Micaela Garcia, Bryce GradyDance Captain .................................................................... Micaela Garcia, Lizzie SageStage Manager ........................................................................................Skylar CampbellAssistant Stage Managers ............................................Emily Hrenak, Kaedyn Grice,
Hannah Moore, Julia Nelson Scenic & Props Designer .......................................................................... Justin Gale***Costume Designer ...............................................................................Cecelia Kuenn***Lighting Designer ..........................................................................Tim L’Empereur ‘18**Assistant Lighting Designer.................................................................Skylar CampbellSound Engineer ................................................................................................. Greg Klas*Sound Assistant/Master Electrician .................................................... Anthony MetzFight Choreography ...................................................................... Prof. James Zager***Fight Captains ...................................................................Emily Burke, Micaela GarciaLive Stream Director ..................................................................... Anthony Tirrell ‘20**Dramaturgy and Safety and Distance Monitor.......................................Julia NelsonGraphic Designer ...................................................................................Madeline BuchtaStudent Photographer .................................................................................Sage MortonLive Stream Camera Operators ......................Julia Nelson, Brenda Ibanez-Garcia,
Abby EigenbergerEditing Mentors ................................................Eddie Curran ‘19**, Diego L. Pedroza,
Anthony Tirrell ‘20**Videographers .......................................... Abby Eigneberger, Brenda Ibanez-Garcia,
Iri Gomez, Eddie Curran ‘19**, Anthony Metz, Anthony Tirrell ‘20**, Jenna Bales, Lukas Blaha,
Madeline Buchta, Katherine Hansen, Joy Hueber,Hannah Jacobs, Prof. Mike Mortensen***
Backstage Crew ........................................................... Hannah Moore, Kaia Southern
*Professional **Carroll University Alumni
***Carroll University Faculty and Staff
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CastRomeo ..............................................................................................................Gavin SteeleLord Montague ..................................................................................................Josh ZielkeLady Montague .........................................................................................Micaela GarciaBenvolio .......................................................................................................... Kyra HietpasMercutio ................................................................................................... Erin AshenhurstAbram....................................................................................................... Mark ThompsonBalthasar ...............................................................................................Tommaso JozwiakJuliet ..........................................................................................................Madeline Buchta Lord Capulet ..................................................................................................Luke CrockerLady Capulet .................................................................................................... Emily BurkeNurse ......................................................................................................................Ky PetersTybalt ................................................................................................................ Bryce GradySampson ........................................................................................................Eden PakalskiGregory ....................................................................................................... Kristina LarsonPrince Escalus ............................................................................................... Olivia CypcarParis ....................................................................................................Phillip SteenbekkersFriar Lawrence ............................................................................................Bradley WellerThe Chorus .................................................Kristina Larson, Isaac Lindner, Jay Nolan,
Hannah Moore, Eden Pakalski, Lizzie SageFriar John ....................................................................................................... Isaac LindnerThe Apothecary ................................................................................................Lizzie SageParis’ Page and Capulet Servant ..................................................................... Jay NolanGuest Appearances ............................................Lauren Murphy, Bob Bonanno ‘19**
MusiciansKeyboard ............................................................................................. Julie Johnson ‘98**Lead Guitar .................................................................................................Matty Jay ‘01**Synth and Rhythm Guitar ..............................................................................Jake LutzkeBass ............................................................................................................... Matt ShermanDrums/Percussion ..................................................................................Ken Marchand*Violin .................................................................................................................Mikaela OssCello ....................................................................................................................Yeng Thao*Back-up Singers ...........................Kristina Larson, Lauren Harrod-Wampfler ‘17***
*Professional**Carroll University Alumni
***Carroll University Faculty and Staff
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Director’s NoteSince Romeo+Juliet (A Cover) was postponed last spring, many COVID-19 adjustments have been made to keep both actors and audiences safe throughout our production process. Our cast and crew have followed guidelines from the CDC, Carroll University, and from the University of Colorado’s Performing Arts Aerosol Study to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Our cast size has been reduced from 35 to 20, each person’s temperature is taken every day at the start of rehearsal, and HEPA filters run constantly in the house and backstage. Cloth or clear masks are worn (with Merv-13 filter fabric sewn inside) unless a solo performer removes their mask for a moment - either to be filmed, or for emotional impact – and everyone around them is distanced and masked when those moments occur. Disposable gloves are also worn at all times. Props, masks and costumes are sanitized and cleaned after use or wear, sanitizing stations are prevalent backstage, and mics/props will not be shared by multiple actors.
Distancing has been implemented and respected - you’ll notice that kissing happens less often than it might otherwise in Romeo and Juliet. We use a lot of mask-to-gloved-hand kissing between Romeo and Juliet (or Juliet and Paris,) and we’ve implemented some fantastic theatrical magic for the two places Romeo and Juliet are ‘required’ to kiss - by using silhouettes! The actors are on two completely different planes in reality, but their shadows appear to kiss in silhouette.
We also filmed many of the production’s musical numbers in advance, which helps to mitigate aerosol emission and allows us to share a true multi-media performance that includes both live and pre-recorded footage. Finally, audience members and performers will be located in separate buildings (actors and musicians in the Otteson Theatre; in-person Carroll University-only audiences in Shattuck Auditorium) and there will also be an option for public audiences to watch the live stream of this unique theatrical experience from the comfort of their own homes.
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Special ThanksJulie Johnson
The Buchta FamilyJonathan Wainwright
ChartwellsSara Meyer
WI Balloon DecorAmber Moon Floral
Waukesha FloralMark Wampfler
Greg Klas
Amanda SchellingerRebecca Imes
Mike MortensenEddie Curran
Diego L. PedrozaAnthony TirrellRomeo WangBob Bonnano
Mike JohnstonSage Morton
Costume Shop WorkersScene Shop Workers
Mark BlegenCharles BylerBrett Keating
Lauren MurphyCarroll Public Safety
Allison CalteuxBrad Weller
Skylar Campbell
Dramaturgy NoteYou probably know the story of Shakespeare’s classic, Romeo and Juliet: two teenagers from feuding Italian families fall in love and end up killing themselves in the end. If you’re anything like me, you might be a little frustrated with these teenagers. If they were just a bit more patient with their relationship, they wouldn’t have died, right? While it does seem ridiculous that Romeo and Juliet would fall madly in love at first sight (particularly at a masquerade), historical context suggests some good reasons why the two would feel the need to risk everything for the sake of their relationship.
Feuds between upper-class families like the Capulets and Montagues actually happened in Renaissance Italy. The infamous Medici and Borgia families were rivals because of their hunger for money and power, and they always wanted the upper hand when it came to business or political deals. One especially important type of business deal for families like these was marriage. Elite marriages depended very little on romantic feelings and were instead tools for families to improve their social standing. Women in particular had little say in the matter and were expected to marry whoever their parents choose, no matter how old or unappealing the suitors may be.
Even if the Capulets happened to like the Montagues, Romeo would have been no match for Juliet’s other suitor, Paris, who is a relative of the prince and thus has a higher social standing than any Montague. Thus, our star-crossed lovers would have had no hope of being together if they had abided by the social standards of their aristocratic world.
- Julia Nelson ‘21
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Theatre Student PR TeamMadeline Buchta - Lead Graphic Designer, Social Media Manager, PR FellowKy Peters - Creative Director, Recruitment FellowOlivia Cypcar - Assistant Graphic DesignerKristina Larson - Social Media Content Creator, Promotion AssistantErin Ashenhurst - Social Media Content Creator, Recruitment AssistantSage Morton - Promotion Assistant, Student PhotographerTommaso Jozwiak - Promotion and Recruitment AssistantBradley Weller - Social Media Content Creator and Video and Audio EditorProf. Jenn Dobby and Sara Meyer - PR Team Mentors
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ACT I°•Youngblood ....................................................................................................... Ensemble
Filmed by Anthony Metz and Anthony Tirrell on 09/08/20
Youngblood Reprise ...................................................................................Prince Escalus°I Hope You’re Happy ........................................Benvolio, Abram, Balthasar, Romeo,
Montague, Lady MontagueRude .............................................................Paris, Capulet, Lady Capulet, The Chorus°Firework ....................................................... Nurse, Lady Capulet, Juliet, The Chorus•Mirrors ...........................................................................Romeo, Juliet, Paris, Ensemble
Filmed by Katie Hansen and Joy Hueber (GRC330) on 09/20/20
Mirrors Reprise ............................................................................................................JulietI Hope You’re Happy Reprise..................................................................Friar LawrenceFirework Reprise ........................................................................................................ NurseDon’t Let Me Down....................................................................................... Juliet, NurseDecode .....................................................................................Juliet, Nurse, The Chorus
Filmed by Iri Gomez and Brenda Ibanez-Garcia on 09/06/20•Blood//Water ....................................................Mercutio, Tybalt, Romeo, Ensemble
Filmed by Eddie Curran ‘19 (Enterprise Films) on 08/30/20
Blood//Water Reprise ....................................................................................... Ensemble
INTERMISSION
ACT IILet You Down .............................. Montague, Lady Montague, Romeo, The Chorus
Filmed by Madeline Buchta and Jenna Bales (GRC330) 09/30/20
°Awake and Alive ....................................................................Romeo, Juliet, EnsembleFilmed by Lukas Blaha and Hannah Jacobs (GRC330) 09/22/20
Rude Reprise ................................................................................................................. Paris°Halo ....................................................................................... Juliet, Romeo, The Chorus
Filmed by Abby Eigneberger and Brenda Ibanez-Garcia on 09/27/20
°Bury A Friend .............................Juliet, Nurse, Capulet, Lady Capulet, The ChorusFilmed by Anthony Metz on 09/14/20
Bring Me To Life ..............................................Juliet, Friar Lawrence, Nurse, Capulet,Lady Capulet, The Chorus
*•Awake and Alive Reprise .....................................................Romeo, Paris, EnsembleFilmed by Abby Eigneberger and Anthony Tirrell on 09/11/20
Famous Last Words .....................................................Romeo, Paris, Juliet, Ensemble°Finale .................................................................................................................... EnsemblePrologue Reprise ................................................................................................... Benvolio°*Curtain Call ....................................................................................................... Ensemble
°Choreographed by Erin Ashenhurst•Choreographed by Bryce Grady
*Choreographed by Micaela Garcia5
Cast Biographies Erin Ashenhurst (Mercutio/Choreography) is a fourth-year Public Health major, Pre-Occupational Therapy emphasis, with minors in Psychology and Theatre Arts. Previous roles at Carroll include Asher in Joseph, Flipote in Tartuffe, and Ilse in Spring Awakening. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support. Enjoy the show!
Madeline Buchta (Juliet/Videographer) is a fourth-year Graphic Design and Theatre Arts double major and Computer Science minor. Previous roles at Carroll include Wendla Bergman in Spring Awakening, Mariane in Tartuffe, and Narrator in Joseph. She would like to thank her family, friends, and her amazing boyfriend, Bryce, for all their love and support.
Emily Burke (Lady Capulet/Fight Captain) is a fourth-year Music Therapy major with minors in Theatre and in Psychology. Previous roles at Carroll include Narrator in Joseph, Lady in Waiting in Hamlet (A Cover), Anna in Spring Awakening, and Melissa in Numbers Nerds. She thanks the cast, crew, and directors for making this show a dream to be a part of!
Luke Crocker (Lord Capulet) is a fourth-year student at Carroll majoring in Computer Science. This is his second show he has participated in at Carroll. Luke previously performed in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as part of the Chorus. He would like to thank everybody for coming to see the show!
Micaela Garcia (Lady Montague/Fight Captain/Dance Captain/Choreography) is a fourth-year Music Therapy major with a Theatre minor. Previous roles at Carroll include Mrs. Potiphar in Joseph. She would like to thank everyone who has ever supported and/or incited her love for Theatre. She would like to give a special shoutout to the Stage Manager for being everyone’s rock.
Olivia Cypcar (Prince Escalus) is a second-year Graphic Design major with a minors in Marketing and Theatre Arts. This is her first show at Carroll. She is passionate about the arts and is very excited to present to you Romeo+Juliet (A Cover)! She would like to thank her friends and family for their steadfast support. Enjoy the show!
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Cast Biographies
Kristina Larson (Gregory/Chorus/Back-Up Singer/Props) is a fourth-year Theatre Arts and Communication double major with a minor in Arts Management. She has acted, assistant directed, prop designed, assistant stage managed, and done hair and makeup for several shows here, including Spring Awakening, Hamlet (A Cover), Stop Kiss, and Tartuffe.
Isaac Lindner (Friar John/Chorus)Isaac is a second-year Theatre Arts major with a Film and Television minor. This is his first production with the Theatre Program. Enjoy the show!
Tommaso Jozwiak (Balthasar) is a first-year Musical Theatre major. Coming from Stevenson High-School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, Tommaso is no stranger to theatre! His most recent roles have been Billy Flynn in Chicago and Rich In Be More Chill! He is so excited to navigate Theatre at Carroll University in the next four years.
Jay Nolan (Paris’ Page/Capulet Servant/Chorus) is a third-year Animal Behavior and Psychology double major with minors in Educational Studies and Theatre Arts. Previous roles at Carroll University include Ensemble in Once Upon a Mattress. Jay would like to thank their friends, boyfriend, and family for all of their support.
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Bryce S. Grady (Tybalt/Choreography) is a third-year Nursing major with a minor in Theatre. Previous roles include Georg Zirschnitz in Spring Awakening, Pharaoh in Joseph, and Jeff in The Curious Savage. He thanks his family for supporting his love of performing and shout-out to Maddy for being the best. Happy senior year, Cam!
Kyra Hietpas (Benvolio) is a second-year Musical Theatre Major with an Educational Studies Minor. Previous roles include Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical, Brooke Ashtyn/Vicki in Noise Off, and Sugar Plum Fairy/Gingy in Shrek. Kyra would like to thank her High School Music Director, Tim Van Eperen, for encouraging her to continue with Music and Theatre.
Cast Biographies
Mark Thompson (Abram) is a junior Accounting/Finance double major. He has only been in one other show at Carroll where he played Dan in Joseph. Other notable roles include Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast and King Sextimus in Once Upon a Mattress. He would like to thank his family for encouraging him to engage in Music and Theatre.
Phillip Steenbekkers (Paris) is in his third-year at Carroll and is a Musical Theatre and English double major with a minor in Educational Studies. He played Moritz in the Summer Rep production of Spring Awakening and Tartuffe in Tartuffe. He would like to thank his siblings and the rest of his family their support.
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Eden Pakalski (Sampson/Chorus) is a fifth-year sociology and business double major. At Carroll, she has been in Legally Blonde, Almost Maine, and The Wonderful World of Dissocia. She would like to thank her loved ones especially her fiancé, B, for their endless support throughout all her insanity. Enjoy the show!
Ky Peters (Nurse) is a fourth-year Musical Theatre and Music double major. She is ecstatic to be in her eighth production at Carroll with previous roles including Narrator in Joseph, Madame Pernelle in Tartuffe, and Thea in Spring Awakening. She would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support throughout the years.
Lizzie Sage (Apothecary/Chorus/Dance Captain) is a second-year Psychology, Pre-Physical Therapy major with a Theatre Arts minor. Lizzie is also a member of Carroll’s student improv group, Funny Bone Mafia. She would like to thank the Theatre community for being so welcoming. Enjoy the show!
Gavin Steele (Romeo) is a second-year Musical Theatre Major with an Arts Management Minor. He was previously a Dance Captain in Grease, Ike Skidmore/Dance Captain in Oklahoma!, and Romeo in Newsies at Greendale High School. He would like to thank his friends and family for the endless support and hopes you enjoy the show!
Hannah Moore (Assistant Stage Manager/Chorus) is a third-year Communication major with a minor in Arts Management. This is her first show with Carroll University. Hannah would like to thank Prof. Dobby for presenting her with this wonderful opportunity and hopes that everyone enjoys the show as much as she does!
Cast Biographies
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Stage Management BiographiesSkylar Campbell (Stage Manager/Assistant Lighting Design) is a senior Theatre Arts and Sociology double major. They have been stage manager for Rumors and Eurydice and Assistant Stage Manager for Once Upon A Mattress. They thank their former professors at Wells College and Prof. Dobby for giving them the opportunity to be the best stage manager they can be.
Emily Hrenak (Assistant Stage Manager/Grid Magic/Video Assistant) Emily is a first-year Criminal Justice major with a Theatre Arts minor. This is her first production with the Theatre Program. Enjoy the show!
Kaedyn Grice (Assistant Stage Manager/Props/Spot Op)Kaedyn is a second-year Animal Behavior major with minors in Creative Writing and Theatre Arts. This is their first production with the Theatre Program. Enjoy the show!
Brad Weller (Friar Lawrence/Assistant Director/Videographer) is a fourth-year Theatre and Musical Theatre double major with a minor in Arts Management. You may recognize Brad from Hamlet (A Cover) as the Gravedigger, Joseph as Baker, Spring Awakening as Ernst, or Tartuffe as Laurent. If not from any of those places, he likely came from your worst nightmares.
Josh Zielke (Lord Montague) is a second-year Computer Science major with a Theatre Arts and Mathematics double minor. Previous roles include Bert Jefferson in The Woman Who Came to Dinner and The Man in the Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone. He would like to thank his parents, grandparents, and brother for their support.
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Stage Management BiographiesJulia Nelson (Assistant Stage Manager/Dramaturgy/Props/Safety Monitor) is a fourth year Theatre Arts major with Arts Management and Creative Writing minors. Past productions include Spring Awakening, Broadway’s Best: A Cabaret, and Tartuffe. Julia would like to dedicate her work to her amazing boyfriend and her dogs, Lilly and Rosie.
Musician Biographies Julie Johnson ‘98 (Music Director/Keyboard) is thrilled to be music directing this summer at Carroll University, where she graduated in 1998. In addition to teaching piano lessons and musical theatre classes, she serves as an accompanist for concerts and auditions at several area schools and theaters.
Lauren Harrod-Wampfler ‘17 (Back-Up Singer/Assistant Music Director) is a Carroll alum and a current member of the VPA team as an Administrative Assistant to the College of Arts and Sciences. She graduated in 2017 with a major in Music Business and a minor in Fine Arts Administration. She previously appeared in Hamlet (A Cover) as a back-up singer and is excited to be back!
Matty Jay ‘01 (Guitar/Assistant Music Director) is a Carroll alum and is excited to play his second pit show here at Carroll! He has played guitar and bass with a multitude of artists. Recent productions include Rock of Ages, Mamma Mia!, RENT, and Spring Awakening. Huge thanks to his partner in crime Ally and their fur baby Archer for their unconditional love and cuddles.
Ken Marchand (Drums/Percussion) is excited to be in his third production at Carroll University, previously performing in Spring Awakening and Hamlet (A Cover). He is a percussionist with Festival City Symphony and Milwaukee Philharmonic. He also performs with many groups and musicians throughout the Milwaukee area.
Jake Lutzke (Rhythm and Synth Guitar) is a fourth-year Health Care Administration major, with minors in Public Health and Management and Leadership. He has played in the pit at Carroll for Hamlet (A Cover), Joseph, and Spring Awakening, as well as productions outside of Carroll. He thanks everyone who has supported him and included him in their close-knit community.
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Matt Sherman (Bass) is a fourth-year Communication Major with Arts Management and Music Minors. This is his fourth Carroll Theatre Department production, having previously played for Next to Normal, Hamlet (A Cover), and Spring Awakening. He hopes that everyone enjoys Carroll University’s production of Romeo+Juliet (A Cover)!
Mark Wampfler ‘19 (Music Arrangements and Original Music) is a recent Carroll graduate that now works as a music educator. Previous roles include The Ghost of King Hamlet in Hamlet (A Cover) and Detective Cole in Stop Kiss. Mark would like to thank Prof. Dobby for providing the opportunity to compose and arrange for Romeo+Juliet (A Cover).
Musician Biographies
Mikaela Oss (Violin) is in her senior year as a Music Education Major. This is her fourth show playing violin/viola with Carroll University’s Theatre Program. Mikaela’s previous shows include Hamlet (A Cover), Tartuffe, and Spring Awakening. She hopes you enjoy Romeo+Juliet (A Cover)!
Yeng Thao (Cello) is a cellist, tenor, actor, and educator around the Milwaukee area returning to Carroll after previously performin in Spring Awakening. Highlighted performances include music directing Hunchback of Notre Dame at Waukesha Civic Theatre, and a special appearance at the 2012 New York International Music Festival at Carnegie Hall. Enjoy the show!
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