Eurydice Creative

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Director
Daniel Baumgardner
Mr. B is thrilled to be joining this thriving program and is so excited to see these students grow! In previous lives he worked as the Theatre Conservatory Director at the Nashville School of the Arts and Theatre Teacher at McGavock High School. Even further back he worked at Studio Tenn Theatre Company, Nashville Children's Theatre, and Father Ryan High School as both Teaching Artist and Theatre Technician. He cannot wait to continue the fantastic work done by RHS Raptor Theatre!
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Director
Lyss Edmondson (they/them)
Lyss Edmondson is a Ravenwood Theatre Alumni class of 2013. Their favorite role they played in high school was Hedy LaRue in How to Succeed in Business. Their love for directing began right here at Ravenwood. They went on to receive their BA in Theatre from Samford University and then their MFA in Directing from Arizona State University. While in graduate school Lyss studied Theatre History, Devising, Intimacy Choreography, Civic Practice, and the Critical Response Process. This is Lyss’ first show since the pandemic. Coming back home to Ravenwood to work with such passionate and talented young people has reignited their love of Theatre. Special thanks to Mr. B for inviting Lyss to be a part of this production, it has been an absolute joy to collaborate with you! And much love to their spouse and middle school sweetheart Mr. Edmondson without you I wouldn’t have done this show!
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Director
Wil Edmondson
Wil Edmondson is a Ravenwood Theatre Alumni class of 2012. His favorite role he played was Bud Frump in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”. He first became involved in theater at Woodland Middle school back in 2007, thanks to Margie Chaney and Jim Jenkins. He received his undergraduate degree in Anthropology at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville (Go Vols!) and his Masters of Education from Middle Tennessee State University. Wil is now a world history teacher here at Ravenwood. He is also the assistant speech and debate coach. Wil would like to extend a huge thank you to Mr. B for giving him a chance to collaborate and create in the RHS theater again. It has been a pleasure to work with this cast and crew and he’s so proud of all they’ve achieved. Last but not least, Wil would like to express his deepest gratitude for his spouse Mx. Lyss. “May our lives be full of music!”
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Stage Manager
Isabel McAllister (11)
Isa is sleepy, low, and hunrgy but welcomes you to "Eurydice", the fifth high school show she's been in. This play has wrapped itself around her heart, and she truly cannot wait to share it with all of you. She thanks her friends and family for all of their support, and for sitting through her long tangents about her favorite scenes. She would also like to thank the three new directors. They have been so kind and encouraging; without all of them, she would never have discovered her love for dramaturgy (If you don't know that fancy word, google it! It's pretty cool) and she definitely wouldn't have been able to experience all of the amazing moments this show has to offer. Now please, sit back, relax, and tune in for a very… interesting production of "Eurydice".
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Stage Manager
Anna Feitel (11)
Anna is exhausted, hungry, and wants to go home, but she is so excited to be a Stage Manager and her fifth show at Ravenwood! She would like to thank the cast, crew, and directors for working so hard on this show. If you see a fog machine go off during tonight's production, that was most likely her (if it doesn't, don't say anything she will cry). Enjoy the show!
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Stage Manager/Foreman
Jack Poladian (11)
Jack is stubborn, tired, and miserable, but is so happy to be a Stage Manager and Foreman for RHS Theater's production for Eurydice. This is his third show as Stage Manager and his fifth show here at Ravenwood. He also wants to thank the incredible cast and crew for all their hard work. Enjoy the show I guess...
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Assistant Stage Manager
Abby Schmisseur (12)
Abby is excited to be a part of Eurydice (and the Booth Babes!) This is her fourth and penultimate high school production. She couldn't have done it without Dunkin' or her amazing friends.
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Asssitant Stage Manager
Chase Stanton (12)
Chase is so excited to be a part of Eurydice this year! This is his fourth Ravenwood production and he couldn't be more excited! He wants to thank his family, friends, and directors for being great support! Enjoy the show!
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Choreographer
Ashley Dengate (11)
Ashley was so delighted to be a part of Eurydice! This is her second time choreographing at Ravenwood and she is so grateful for the opportunity. Enjoy the show!
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Website/Program Design
Leila Faddoul (11)
Leila is so excited to be a part of Eurydice this fall! This is her third production at Ravenwood working on the website/program and you may have seen her as "Baby Bear" in Shrek this past spring. This is also her first year on sound and is so excited to be a part of the booth babes™. Usually you can find her obsessing over jackbox, catching up on homework, or watching The OC. She is so grateful for such a wonderful opportunity and would like to thank the cast, crew (especially Arlo), and directors for always being great support. She was also warned about some weird thing called the Bio? Whatever you do please do not let it get to hank...hank won't make it out alive. pleak <3.
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Front of House
Sara Pierce (11), Rylee Emmel (10), Claire Locke (12), Grace Johnston (12), Addie Dempsey (10)
Sara, Rylee, Claire, Grace, and Addie have really enjoyed getting to craft the audience's expirences before they have even stepped into the theater. From the entryway to the photos to the tickets, we have put our hearts and souls into making this and hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Special thanks to all the cast, crew, and the directors for making this possible!
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Lighting
Michaela Ifill (12), Arlo Wright (11), Anna Bomboy (12), Brady Leverett (9), Avery Peck (9)
We move light, light make stage bright. Cue actors! Actors awoosh away, lights go off. Lights come back on, wow new set! Cue music and dancing! Party over, lights off. Cue applause! Celebration time! In all honesty, we are so happy to be a part of the Booth Babes™ and hope you guys enjoy the show! <3 -Michaela, Arlo, Anna, Brady, Avery
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Sound Production/Design
Ava Booker (12), Leila Faddoul (11), Abby Schmisseur (12), Kieran Childers (9), Sophia Pannu (11)
Sound is so excited to be a part of this production. They hope that after you hear our amazing sound production, you go into such a deep state of whimsy that you will never recover. They have spent countless hours working and watching the Bee Movie ensuring that you cannot only watch the show but immerse yourself in it. Love, half of your whimsy Booth Babes™: Ava, Abby, Leila, Kieran, and Sophia.
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Props
Audrey O'Donnell (12), Audrey Huber (9), Mizuki Sikes (10), Rachel Means
This year's prop department hopes you can enjoy the smaller details like the letters and other odd things in our abstract show. working with Mizuki Aiden and Audrey has been great :)
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Hair and Makeup
Allison Clark (12), Piper Allison (11), Lara Cardoso (10), Manveen Saggu (10), Ali Lee (11), Holly Simmons
we love hair. we love makeup. *snaps*
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Costumes
Abigail Douglas (12), Sophia Pannu (11), Mary Emily Mueller (10), Kadence Robinson (10), Ava Crossley (12), Kadence Robinson (10)
It has been so much fun to work on costumes for this show. The show allowed us to create something really unique and interesting. Hope you enjoy!
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Scenic Painters
Angela Parodi (10), Tate Hanley (12), Max Maccabee (9), Ali Lauer (9), Avery Simmons (10), Ali Lee (11)
Scenic painting is excited to be a part of this production! We hope you enjoy the show and admire the sets we've painted for your enjoyment !!
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Build Crew
Jack Poladian, Jaden Hoekstra, Oliver Shave, Cory Pahmer, Damon Moody, Aj Srouji, Drew Reed, Lara Wyse, Maddex Brown
The Build Crew is so excited for this production. They have worked countless hours perfecting the set to ensure your immersion into the show. They hope you appreciate their hard work and enjoy the show!

Original Creative Team