holds an MFA from Wayne State University in Acting; an MFA from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts in Musical Theatre Writing; and a PhD from the University of Maryland, College Park in Theatre and Performance Studies. He has worked professionally as an actor with national companies like the Hilberry Repertory Theatre in Detroit and the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company in Baltimore. His dramatic writing has been produced nationally and internationally and even appeared on Broadway in shows like the musical Hairspray. In Alabama, Michael has worked primarily as a director in recent years - past JSU directing credits include The Tempest, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Into the Woods, The Seagull, She Kills Monsters, The Imaginary Invalid, and The Laramie Project. He is also currently serving at the Managing Director for The Shakespeare Project. Michael was also the 2017-2018 recipient of the ATHE/Kennedy Center Prize for Innovative Teaching.

is a senior Theater major with a Concentration in Performance and this is her first time Assistant Directing a show. She just recently directed the last main stage show here at JSU, The Big Bad Bullyasurus. She is so honored to be working and learning alongside Dr. Boynton on this breathtaking show and she can't wait for everyone to experience the amazing story of Emilie La Marquise!

is a 19 year-old sophomore at Jacksonville State. She is proud to be a part of this production because of the message it conveys and the wonderful people to work with. She thanks all the faculty and staff for allowing her this opportunity and her friends and family for supporting her the entire way.

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 that can be utilized in storytelling through theatre. She enjoys working in a variety of spaces and with new collaborators, particularly her students. Sharing her love and passion for the art of theatre is where she finds the most joy. In addition to her work as a designer, Professor Luck is an advocate for broadening the voices of women and minorities in the theatre. She began a panel discussion at the SouthEastern Theatre Conference (SETC) in 2018 which explored the topic of how to address antiquated works within the theatrical canon, which included several academic panelists including Dr. Ellen Peck. This conversation, Fire the Canon!, has continued for the past three years and resulted in a website of resources and a Facebook group which allows members to continue sharing resources and discussions year-round. Including diverse stories in our theatrical repertoire is of vital importance to efforts of diversity and inclusion in the theatre profession both onstage and offstage. Additionally, seeing more diverse voices and stories portrayed on stage allows audiences a window into human lives and a space to further develop and exercise empathy for all.

is Associate Scenic Designer alongside Jennifer Luck. She is a third-year Theatre Production major with a concentration in Costume and Scenic design. She genuinely enjoys the hands-on work that comes along with being a designer. For our previous show, The Big Bad Bullysaurus, she was both the scenic designer and paint charge. She has also designed A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Importance of Being Earnest.

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, The Lost Colony, and numerous other production opportunities through both Union and 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.

(She/They) is currently in the English master’s program at Jacksonville State University where she previously graduated with a Bachelor’s in both English and Drama. This is her ninth production as dramaturg at JSU, and she is very grateful for the opportunity to work on Emilie La Marquise Du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight. She would like to thank the cast and crew for putting on an amazing show and a special thanks to the director, Dr. Michael Boynton, for always going above and beyond to give her the best education and greatest opportunities.

is Assistant Professor of Acting and Directing and joined the JSU Theatre and Film faculty in fall 2020. She teaches Acting, Directing, Voice for the Stage, Play Analysis, and Intro to Theatre, directs departmental productions, and serves as the faculty coordinator for the Scripted Studio. She most recently directed the Fall 2021 production of The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. Carolyn has been a professional actor and dramaturg for almost 20 years. Her primary research areas include improving and expanding traditional theatre pedagogy to make the creative classroom a more inclusive, supportive, and consent-driven environment for all types of actors. Her first book, The Introverted Actor, came out in 2020 and was nominated for Outstanding Book of the Year by The Association for Theatre in Higher Education. She is currently working to complete her Intimacy Director Certification and is collaborating on programming to address issues of bullying, discrimination, and microaggressions in theatrical training and educational theatre. She has also written and hosted three seasons of Investigate the History, a monthly podcast exploring the mythology, folklore, and history used in tabletop RPGs featured on The Critshow. Carolyn received her MA in Drama from Indiana State University and her MFA in Acting from Michigan State University.

is a theatre (production) major at JSU with a focus in Stage Management. Earlier this semester she Stage Managed the show The Big Bad Bullysaurus, and she is so excited to have the opportunity to Assistant Stage Manage this show. Addie would like to thank the playwright Lauren Gunderson for creating such a beautiful show and bringing to the light again an important feminine figure.

is thrilled to be involved with this incredible production. Leah is a sophomore here at JSU, where she is majoring in Drama Performance. Previous credits include; Cecily Cardew(The Importance of Being Earnest), Harriet(Boy Gets Girl), and Ensemble(9 to 5). Outside of the theatre, Leah is a member of Lambda Sigma and Alpha Psi Omega. A huge thanks to JSU Theatre and Film for allowing the students to make magic in a world that needs it so desperately right now. She hopes you enjoy the show! "Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire".

is a senior Drama Performance major at Jacksonville State University. Trevor has done many shows with JSU including Once Upon a Mattress and The Importance of Being Earnest. Also A Midsummer Night’s Dream with The Shakespeare Project, and he is excited to help bring live theatre back to the stage at JSU