is Assistant Professor of Acting and Directing at Jacksonville State University and has been a professional actor and dramaturg for almost 20 years. She is a long-standing company member with Crossroads Repertory Theatre in Indiana and is the host of Investigate the History, a monthly podcast exploring the mythology, folklore, and history of The Critshow RPG podcast. Her first book, The Introverted Actor, came out in 2020. Carolyn received her MA in English and Drama from Indiana State University and her MFA in Acting from Michigan State University

is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Film at Jacksonville State University, where she teaches theatre history, dramatic literature, musical theatre history, and stage management. As a historian, she specializes in musical theatre with an emphasis on the early twentieth century. She recently completed the book Sweet Mystery: The Musical Works of Rida Johnson Young for Oxford University Press. She has presented at several national theatre conferences and published articles in Studies in Musical Theatre and Contemporary Theatre Review. Ellen has also worked as a freelance Stage Manager for several theatres and opera companies around the country, including Michigan Opera Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals, Spoleto Festival USA, and Utah Opera. She has been a member of Actors Equity Association (AEA) since 2000. Ellen received her BA in Theatre from Oakland University, and MA and PhD in Theatre History from the University of Illinois.

JD is an Alabama native, born in Birmingham. He attended Troy University where he studied technical theatre before graduating from Auburn University at Montgomery with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. He completed his Master of Fine Arts in Technical Production at Florida State University. JD has experience in technical direction, management, and carpentry with Utah Shakespeare Festival and The Lost Colony, as well as numerous production credits through union and other private contracts across the Southeast. He has been a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) since 2018 and the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) since 2016. He is passionate about the roles of inter-departmental coordination and collaboration in Theatre, as well as forwarding an industry-wide commitment to safety and equality in employment practices.

Jennifer Luck, an Alabama native, has worked as a designer across the United States. Her credits range from Assistant Lighting Designer for Creflo Dollar's Los Angeles Revival while in graduate school to developing new works with Title:Point, an experimental theatre company started in New York City with friend and colleague Theresa Buchheister. Over the course of her career she has worked for theatre companies in New York, Wyoming, Kansas, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama. A graduate of the Scenography program at the University of Kansas, Jennifer has dabbled in all aspects of theatrical design, as well as technical direction. Her favorite past projects include: Lighting/Projection/Sound Design for She Kills Monsters, Scenic Design for MACBETH is the New Black, Lighting Design for The Woman in Black, and Costume Design for Lysistrata. Exploring design through new technologies and new works is of particular interest as she finds it challenging and rewarding to learn new skills tha

is euphoric to be working on another JSU production. Gregory is a graduating senior at JSU perusing a double major in Theatre Production and Biology. His most previous shows include The Diary of Anne Frank as Scenic Designer, Once Upon a Mattress as Assistant Stage Manager, and The Imaginary Invalid as Assistant Scenic Designer. Gregory is currently President of Alpha Psi Omega and the is the Ambassador to the School of Arts and Humanities.

is a junior production major with a concentration in costume design. She is over the moon to be designing her first show here at JSU! She was previously the assistant costume designer for JSU’s Once Upon a Mattress and wardrobe head for JSU’s She Kills Monsters. She was also an assistant stage manager for JSU’s Company. Ellie is currently an intern assisting with choreography, costumes, and stage management at CAST Kidz. She wants to thank her family, friends, and professors for their continuous support. Relax and enjoy the show!

is a senior here at JSU and this is his final production with JSU Theatre and Film. He has had the pleasure of being involved in various performances in his time at JSU like Peter Pan the musical, a Student Showcase, and even Makeup Design for Once Upon A Mattress. He hopes that you all enjoy this show and appreciate all the work put into putting on such a special production in such adverse conditions