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Mean Girls & Sons
Matt Antalek
Nicole Jenosky
Anthony Monteleone
Alex Spevetz
Rileigh Belle Wine
Aquamarine Sardeenz
Lexa Busch
Julie Clampitt
Ally Doederlein
Preston Lyford
Karam Mawazini
Sereah Skutt
Red Cedar Rockets
Tatiare Long
David Meagher
Tyler Radze
Kate Shaffer
Ariana Temple
Purple People Eaters
Kyle Angiolino
Abby Bell
Nicole Merchant
El O’Brien
Matt Vendal
Ca$h Money
Brooke Cousins
Olivia Hagar
Skyler Janiszewski
Matty Peterson
Cassidy Williams
Director:
Sarah Hendrickson
Assistant Director:
Kim Seabright Martin
Lights & Sound:
Kyle Angiolino, Kate Shaffer, Matt Vendal, El O’Brien, and Matty Peterson
Shirt Design:
Julie Clampitt
Production Manager:
Abbie Tykocki
Publicity:
Abbie Tykocki, Zach Deande, Tatiare Long, Cast of MSU UnScripted
Fiscal Officer:
Sara Allison
Office Operations:
Brian DeVries
Chairperson:
Stephen Di Benedetto
Thursday, December 1 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 2 at 8:00pm
Saturday, December 3 at 2:00pm
Saturday, December 3 at 8:00pm
Sunday, December 4 at 2:00pm
Mean Girls & Sons and Red Cedar Rockets
Ca$h Money and Aquamarine Sardeenz
Red Cedar Rockets and Purple People Eaters
Mean Girls & Sons and CaSh Money
Aquamarine Sardeenz and Purple People Eaters
KYLE ANGIOLINO (Purple People Eaters) Ridgewood, NJ; Freshman, First year BFA Stage Management/ Arts and Culture Management. He would like to thank all his friends and family for supporting this journey that he will be going through.
MATT ANTALEK (Mean Girls & Sons) Adrian, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting. Matt is beyond thrilled to be a part of his first show at Michigan State, even more so because of his fantastic fellow performers. Matt would like to thank his family, friends and Sarah and Kim for their endless love and support. Play ball!
ABBY BELL (Purple People Eaters) Warren, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting, Abby is super excited to perform as she’s had a lot of fun working with her fellow improvisers. She would like to thank her castmates for making this experience a fun one and for being such a great group of friends. She would also like to thank her family and boyfriend for always supporting her.
LEXA BUSCH (Aquamarine Sardeenz) Reed City, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting major. This is Lexas first performance at Michigan State University, but not her first Improv show! In the past she’s performed at Interlochen for their summer Improv acting program. Lexa is very excited for Unscripted and to act alongside her newfound friends. She would like to thank her director Sarah, her family, and pets from back home for their support 🙂
JULIE CLAMPITT (Aquamarine Sardeenz) Fort Stewart, GA; Junior, BA Theatre and Apparel & Textiles, Museum Studies Minor. Julie would like to thank her fellow improvisers in Unscripted for all the laughter and fun they’ve brought to her first semester at MSU. She’d also like to thank her family and her girlfriend for their support.
BROOKE COUSINS (Ca$h Money) Clarkston, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting/BA English, Musical Theatre Minor. Brooke could not be more excited to be working with her lovely castmates to improvise for you. She would like to thank her parents, friends, Alex, and Sarah for their endless love and support (and for laughing more with her than they do at her <3).
ALLY DOEDERLEIN (Aquamarine Sardeenz) Gaylord, MI; Sophomore, BA Management, Theatre and Arts & Cultural Management Minors. Ally is a transfer student and is thrilled to be in her first show at MSU! She is excited to work on Bright Star (Assistant Music Director) next semester. She would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support <3
OLIVIA HAGAR (Ca$h Money) Clarkston, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting. Olivia is very excited about performing in her first ever improv show, especially since she gets to do so alongside the friends she has made so far within the program. She is so thankful for the constant love and support of her family and friends, and for all the hard work her castmates have put into this show these past few weeks.
SKYLER JANISZEWSKI(Ca$h Money) Rochester Hills Mi ; Freshman, BFA Acting. Skyler is just absolutely stoked to be in his first production at MSU. He’s grown since he’s entered the program a few short months ago. Considering this is just the beginning he’s very excited to see where his time at State will take him in his craft. Skyler would like to thank his friends and family for their support of his purpose, and wishes everyone a lovely show and many more to come!
NICOLE JENOSKY (Mean Girls & Sons) South Lyon, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting Major, Dance Minor. This is Nicole’s first performance at Michigan State University! She would like to thank her family for their never-ending support, her director Sarah for being an incredible teacher, and her friends for always believing in her. Nicole has had so much fun learning improv and can’t wait to perform it!
TATIARE LONG (red cedar rockets) Detroit, MI; Freshman, Mechanical engineering/BFA Acting. She mostly enjoys singing, dancing, and building robots providing a stable compatibility that leads to a great financial campus. She would like to thank her amazing friends, family, and boyfriend for the love and support they have given her on her upcoming journey.
PRESTON LYFORD (Aquamarine Sardeenz) Kalamazoo, MI; First year, BFA Acting Major. This is Preston’s first Improv show and he is happy to be performing with all other theater studying Spartans. He would like to give special thanks to his family for supporting his continued aspirations in acting and thanks to Sarah for making MSU feel like home.
DAVID MEAGHER (Red Cedar Rockets) Milford, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting. This is David’s first show at MSU and is really excited to perform in their first improv show too! He would like to thank his cast members for being amazing people to work around and play with.
EL O’BRIEN (Purple People Eaters) Overland Park, KS; BFA Theatre Design, History Minor. El is excited to be a part of her first show at MSU and wants to thank everyone for making this a great experience!
MATTY PETERSON (Ca$h Money) San Antonio, TX; Freshman, BFA Design. This will be Matty’s first improv show, and he is excited to use what he has learned throughout this process. He would also like to thank his fellow improvisers for providing laughs along the way and his parents and his sister, Ashley, for their support.
KATE SHAFFER (Red Cedar Rockets) Bloomfield Hills, MI; Freshman, BFA Stage Management/ BA Marketing. This is Kate’s first improv show and she is so excited! She is grateful for her peers who make the program so welcoming and fun. She would like to thank Sarah Hendrickson and Kim Martin for working with the cast and helping to make the show the best it can be.
SEREAH SKUTT (Aquamarine Sardeenz) Midland, MI; Sophomore, Theatre Major. This is Sereah’s second improv show and first time hosting any improv games. She is very excited to have found improv this semester and is having a lot of fun. She would like to thank her roommates and especially her girlfriend for their support, and Sarah Hendrickson and Kim Martin for working with everyone and making this show amazing.
ALEX SPEVETZ (Mean Girls & Sons) Alex is beyond excited to be a part of the Mean Girls & Sons improv team and hopes to make you all laugh out loud during the show. MSU Unscripted has helped them to make amazing friends on campus, and they are extremely grateful for this experience. Alex is currently a BA Theatre major, hoping to add on a Creative Writing Minor in the spring. Enjoy the show!
ARIANA TEMPLE (Red Cedar Rockets) Chicago, IL; Freshman, Theatre Major. This will be Ariana’s first show ever and she is very happy that she found a place to be herself and feel welcomed. She would like to thank her mom, family and friends for supporting her and believing in her.
RILEIGH BELLE WINE (Mean Girls & Sons) Stevensville, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting, Peace and Justice Studies Minor. This is Rileigh’s first improv show and she has loved learning new skills and bonding with her cast mates over the past few weeks. Rileigh would like to thank her friends, both new and old, and her family for their love and support.
Friends of Theatre is a membership organization promoting, encouraging and enhancing activities of the MSU Department of Theatre. We organize events and programs that expand the community experience of theatre. We also create fund-raising opportunities and promote improvements in the programs and facilities of the MSU Department of Theatre. How can you join? Make a donation to the Michigan State University Department of Theatre and you will become a most welcome member. Click here to learn more.
We would like to express our gratitude to the following friends who have generously supported the MSU Department of Theatre during the past year. If we have inadvertently left your name off this list, please accept our apologies and contact us so that we may make the correction. This list is current as of 11/01/2022.
Named Summer Circle Courtyard Donors
Sam and Mary Austin
Selma Hollander
Linda Nelson
Gretel Geist Rutledge
Jane K. Vieth and Alan P. Suits
Diamond ($2,500+, Season Sponsors)
Robert W. Matson
Anonymous
Platinum ($1,000-$2,500, Show Sponsors)
Sam M. and Mary E. Austin
John and Gretchen Forsyth
John I. Nichols
Alan Suits and Jane Vieth Suits
Gold ($500-1,000)
Philip and Jacqueline Babcock
Kirk A. Domer
Rose and Jim Zacks
Silver ($250-$500)
John F Baumgart
Michael G. Burry, D.O. and Mrs. Tina M. Burry
Karen M. Kangas-Preston
Robert J. Roznowski
Bronze ($100-$250)
Kwafo L. Adarkwa and
Mia K. Gougeon-Adarkwa
Dr. Walter Baird and Marilyn Baird
Mrs. Barbara L. and Dr. Steven J. Bursian
Jeanie E. Croope
Robert J. DeWaal and Christine A. Aiello
Maribeth Fletcher
Craig J. Gunn
Dean O. and Nancy E. Haney
Leonore F Helder
Linda D. and Ross Howard
Jerry and Karen Jennings
Jean Lyle Lepard
John L. Lepard and Emily C. Sutton-Smith
Dr. and Mrs. Edward A. Oxer
Carol Payne Smith
Frana K. Potter
Jeffrey D. and Gwen Seguin
Mary L. Terrien
Jacqueline M. Titus
Dr. and Mrs. Ewen C. D. Todd
Dorothy R. Van Looy
Barbara S. Wepman
Jane S. and Mark R. Zussman
Pewter ($50-$100)
Lynn H Aguado
Elizabeth A. Baker Newell and
Robert H. Newell
Daniel F. Buonodono and
Sonia M. Cornell Buonodono
Bess German
Seth Goble
Bruce E. and Nicole R. Greenway
Amy G. and Robert E. Kilbridge
Geoffrey C. Kimmerly
Jeffrey S. Lambert
Marla K. and Dale Lambert
Elizabeth S. Lepak
Bernadette M. Lum and Robert Terranova
Michael B. and Rebekah J. McKenney
Mary T. and Ulrich Meierfrankenfeld
Janice L. Mernitz
Vicki A. and Richard J. Miksicek
Joshua R. Nahum
Susan H. Neller
Aidan J. Shepherd
Rosanne Singer and Steve Mencher
Bryan Taylor
Richard K. Thomas
Donald K. Topliff
Aman Yadav and Emily C. Bouck
Craig W. and Kathleen D.Zerkle
Frederick P. Zirm and Robinwyn D. Lewis
Contributions made to the Honor/Memorial Giving Program offers you a way to honor any important occasion, including birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries. It is also a special way to remember those who are no longer with us.
The honoree will receive a beautiful card notifying them of your thoughtful gift. Any contribution of $50 or more will be listed in our program all season long (July 1 through June 30).
In Honor of Ms. Teriah N. Fleming
Prof. Kirk A. Domer
Dixie Durr
The Dixie Durr Scholarship Fund
Virginia E. Albright
The Virginia Albright Acting Scholarship Fund
Gretel Greist Rutledge
The Frank C. Rutledge Scholarship in Theatre
The Gretel Geist Rutledge Annual Student Awards for Design Excellence in Theatre Production
Selma Hollander
The Stanley and Selma Hollander Endowed Graduate Fellowship In Theatre
Mary Culpepper
The Barbara Hacker Baldwin Theatre Scholarship