Upcoming Productions
The Wolves
by Sarah DeLappe
Martin Center for the Arts • Bert C. Bach Theatre
March 6-8 at 7:30 PM
March 9 at 2:00 PM
Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Please arrive early to get seated.
Please silence your cell phones.
There will be no intermission during this performance.
Warning: The Wolves contains explicit language and mature themes that may be disturbing to some audience members.
Directed by Cara Harker
From Concord Theatricals, "Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals."
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Cast
Candice Barber
#00Candice Barber- She/Her (#00) is a student Veteran double majoring in Interior Architecture and Theatre with a concentration in Design and Production. Candice has worked behind the scenes on many productions and has performed with ETSU in "Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" that Cara directed. She has also performed many shows at Perplexodous Mystery Manor for murder mystery dinner theatre. She is excited to be back performing on stage at ETSU and is very grateful for the opportunity to be 00 in "The Wolves." She is thankful and proud of everyone who has brought this production to life.
Ava Barnes
#14Ava Barnes - She/Her (#14) is a freshman Marketing major at ETSU. Ava has been a part of the ensemble for "Cabaret" in the fall and is so excited to be in her first college play, "The Wolves! " Ava is so grateful for this cast and amazing crew and is proud of everyone who worked hard to bring this production to life. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Grayson Buchanan
#2Grayson Buchanan - She/Her (#2) is a senior majoring in Theatre with a Musical Theatre concentration and a Dance minor. She is originally from Knoxville, where she participated in community theatre and competition dance. She was previously seen in "James and the Giant Peach" (Spider, Dance Captain), "Cabaret" (Rosie), and "Heathers the Musical" (New Wave Girl) with the ETSU Department of Theatre and Dance. She is eternally grateful to be spending her last college production with this cast and crew and would like to thank her family for always allowing her to shoot for the stars!
Tiger Lily Deas
#25Tiger Lily- (#25) is a freshman at ETSU majoring in Physical Theatre. She fell in love with theatre in high school and hasn’t looked back since acting in "The Secret Garden." This is her first show at ETSU, and she hopes it leads to many more. She’s absolutely stoked to be here, and she is so thankful for the entire cast and crew for giving her something to look forward to everyday.
Shelby Holsberry
#13Shelby Holsberry- (#13) (known as Shub to many) is a freshman Musical Theatre major at ETSU. Shelby served on wardrobe crew last semester for "The Moors." She is so excited to make her acting debut at ETSU and hopes that you enjoy all the hard work that everyone has put in! Special thanks to Shelby's family and friends for their constant support!
Cora Marinich
#46Cora Marinich- She/Her (#46) is a junior Theater major at ETSU. This is Cora’s fourth show at ETSU, including: "Androcles and the Lion", "Eurydice", "Humbug", and now "The Wolves." She is thrilled to be back on stage and learning a new skill. She wants to thank all of her family and friends for supporting her through her ETSU journey. Go Wolves!
Savanna Shaw
#8Savanna Shaw- She/Her (#8) is a freshman Biology major at ETSU. This is Savanna’s first show at ETSU, but she has been in numerous shows at Haywood Arts Regional Theater back home. Outside of theater, Savanna is involved in the pre-dental club, Letters of Love, Gamma Delta Chapter of Kappa Delta, and the Roan Scholars Leadership Program. She is beyond grateful for the opportunity to perform alongside all these amazing performers. Enjoy the show and Go Wolves!
Katie Thorpe
#11Katie Thorpe- She/Her (#11) is a 5th year senior at ETSU majoring in Musical Theatre with a minor in dance. Her recent performance credits include ETSU’s "Cabaret" (Fraulein Kost/Fritzie),ETSU’s "Heathers: The Musical" (Veronica Saywer), ETSU’s "James and the Giant Peach"(Sponge), and ETSU’s "Little Shop of Horrors" (Chiffon). Katie would like to give great thanks to all involved in this production for their hard work and artistry, and she is very grateful to end her time at ETSU with "The Wolves!"
Jazmyn Washington
Soccer MomJazmyn Washington- She/Her (Soccer Mom) is a junior Musical Theatre major at ETSU. Jazmyn has worked as hair assistant in "Cabaret" and "The Moors" (2024). Acting credits include "Beauty and the Beast" and "Heathers:The Musical." She is so excited and grateful to be included in such an amazing production!
Rebekah Williams
#7Rebekah Williams- She/Her (#7) is a senior Theatre major with a Dance minor. She has been seen in many theatre productions here at ETSU. Some include, "Cabaret" (Texas), "Heathers the Musical"(Stoner Chick), "Androcles and the Lion" (Androcles), "Bright Star" (Spirit #2/Well Dressed Woman), and "Men on Boats" (U/S Hawkins and Powell). When she is not performing she is spending time with her family and friends, playing video games, going on hikes, and chilling with her cat. She is very grateful to be performing her last show here at ETSU with such an amazing cast!
Production Team

Tiffany Angaran
Front of House ManagerTiffany Angaran (she/her) graduated from ETSU with a Master's degree in Counseling and a concentration in Clinical Mental Health in December 2020. Looking for a creative outlet after graduation, Tiffany got connected with the ETSU Department of Theatre and Dance where she now works as the Executive Aide. She has been managing the Front of House for Theatre and Dance productions since their first live show at the Martin Center in the Fall of 2021.

Alice Beattie
Stage ManagerAlice Beattie- She/her (Stage Manager) is a sophomore Theatre Design/production major with a minor in Leadership Studies. This is Alice’s second show at ETSU as a stage manager. Her shows at ETSU include "These Shining Lives" (ASM) and "Eurydice" (SM). Alice spent her last semester abroad in London studying theatre and is very excited to be back this spring. She would like to thank her friends and the faculty for being so supportive this semester. Alice is very excited for everyone to see ETSU’s production of "The Wolves," and she is proud of the work from the cast and crew. Break legs!
Ashton Blair
Athletic ConsultantAshton Blair- She/Her (Athletic Consultant) is an Alumni of ETSU. She graduated in May of 2024 with a degree in Special Education. Ashton played goalkeeper for the ETSU Women’s Soccer Team for 5 years. During her collegiate career, she was named the 2023 Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Ashton set the program record for career shutouts with 15. Ashton has played two seasons of Semi-Professional soccer with the Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves and Indy Eleven. Now having signed with a professional agency, Ashton hopes to play professionally in the very near future. Ashton is extremely grateful to have been included in the making of this production and she hopes you enjoy it!

Karen Brewster
ProducerKaren Brewster (She/Her) serves the ETSU Department of Theatre and Dance as Chair and teaches courses in theatre history and theatrical design. An alumna of ETSU, Karen went on to earn her MFA in Costume Design from Michigan State University, followed by years of working in professional theatre companies from Nebraska to Maine. In fact, she developed her career significantly at Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA as costume shop supervisor, costume craftsperson, and costume designer. After this important time as a professional artist in regional professional theatres, Karen joined the faculty at ETSU in 2000.

Reagan Davis
Assistant Stage ManagerReagan Davis - She/They (Assistant Stage Manager) is a junior transfer student in the department of ETSU Theatre. Reagan has both acted and worked backstage in multiple productions, including "The Moors" (ASM), "Cry Havoc: A Combative Interlude with the Bard" (ASM), and "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" (Violet Hunter). This is Reagan’s second time working with ETSU as an ASM and is excited for the continuing opportunities! She is thankful for her friends and family for their continued support!

Cara Harker
DirectorCara Harker is a professor and associate chair for the Department of Theatre and Dance and program coordinator for the dance minor program at ETSU. Cara graduated from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University with an MFA in Theatre Performance. Credits include (writer, choreographer, director, performer): "From the Sublime to the Ridiculous," New Orleans’ InFringe Fest; bebe, Know Theatre, Cincinnati Fringe Festival; "Memoir of a Mythomaniac: the True Story of a Compulsive Liar (or Tallulah Dies)," Cincinnati Fringe Festival (WINNER: Dr. Robert J. Thierauf Producer’s Pick of the Fringe Award). Presentations include: The Art of the Solo Dance, which featured the solo performance, Memoir, at the International University Global Theatre Experience Conference in Leitring bei Leibnitz, Austria; Choreographing through Constraints: Embracing Practical and Created Obstacles when Making Dances at University of Lincoln, UK; and This Could be Habit-Forming: Finding Inspiration from Everyday Movement at University of Derby, UK.

Jonah Harris-Furches
Assistant Stage ManagerJonah Harris Furches- He/him (Assistant Stage Manager) is a sophomore Musical Theatre and Design/Production major. While he has been onstage in various ETSU shows such as "Cabaret" (Cliff Bradshaw), "Heathers the Musical" (Ensemble), and "James and the Giant Peach" (Grasshopper), this is his tech debut serving as an assistant stage manager for "The Wolves." Jonah also serves as the speaker for ETSU's student-led theatre group, Patchwork Players. He thanks his high school theatre teacher, Meg Foster, for encouraging him to pursue the art of theatre in every possible capacity and his mother for always being his number one fan.

Bird Honeycutt
Hair Design ConsultantBird Honeycutt is an alum of ETSU, with a BA in Theatre Design/Production. They are currently in training with the IDC, working towards a career as an Intimacy Professional. A licensed cosmetologist with close to a decade of experience, they now work double-shift as Stage Hair Consultant for ETSU's Department of Theatre & Dance, as well as Intimacy Captain for all student productions. Bird is consistently amazed and impressed by the talent and hard work displayed by the students here and hopes to continue working in collegiate settings for years to come.
Reagan James
Assistant Director

Kyla Jernigan
Costume DesignerKyla Jernigan- She/Her (Costume Designer) is a senior Theatre Production major with minors in Radio/TV/Film and Fine and Performing Arts Honors. Previously she designed "James and the Giant Peach" (2023) and assisted in designing "Little Shop of Horrors" (2023). She is also currently an assistant designer on "The Tempest." When she's not in the costume shop, Kyla can be found both acting and designing for short films. This summer she will be interning at the Barter Theatre. Kyla would like to thank all the faculty of the theatre department for supporting her and pushing her forward.

Keila Jordan
Sound DesignerKeila Jordan- She/Her (Sound Designer) is pursuing a double major in Theatre and Studio Arts, with a focus on Design and Production. After graduating from Northeast State, her first design assignment with ETSU was as the lighting designer for "Cabaret." In addition to this semester, she is "The Tempest's" assistant scenic designer. She is excited to currently be a member of "The Wolves" and can't wait to continue her studies at ETSU.

Zach Olsen
Technical DirectorZach Olsen has served the ETSU Department of Theatre and Dance since 2016 as the Technical Director and as an Adjunct Professor. He teaches Introduction to Theatre Production, Advanced Theatre Production, and Theatre Lab. He received his MFA from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL in 2015 in Theatre Arts – Design and Technology with emphasis as a Technical Director.

Jessica Richardson
Costume Shop ManagerJessica Richardson is a recent graduate of ETSU. She earned her bachelor's degree in Theatre with minors in Merchandising and Art. Her focus is in Costuming but she loves all aspects of theatrical design. Jessica has worked on multiple productions at ETSU such as: "Heathers: the Musical," "James and the Giant Peach," and most recently "Cabaret."

Ellen Sautters
Assistant Lighting DesignerEllen Sautters- She/Her (Assistant Lighting Designer) is a sophomore Communications and Theatre Design/Production double major at ETSU. Ellen has been involved in theatre since she was four and has been a part of many productions, both on and off stage. She has previously worked backstage for productions such as "Heathers the Musical" (ASM) and onstage in "These Shining Lives" (Numerous Roles). Most recently, she was Assistant Lighting Designer for "The Moors" and a Spot-Op for "Cabaret." She is incredibly grateful for this opportunity and for endless support from her family and friends.

Melissa Shafer
Lighting Designer Melissa Shafer is a professor of theatre in the Department of Theatre and Dance at East Tennessee State University. She teaches courses in the Design/Production Concentration, serves as the department’s faculty lighting designer, and occasionally directs. Recent lighting design credits include "Medea," "Eurydice," and "James and the Giant Peach." Recent directing credits include "Little Shop of Horrors," "Heathers the Musical," and "Cabaret." A native of the St. Louis metropolitan area, Melissa received her MFA in Theatre Design from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and her BA from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Prior to joining the faculty at East Tennessee State, Melissa taught theatre at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, and Loyola University New Orleans. Melissa is the co-author (with colleague Karen Brewster) of the book "The Fundamentals of Theatrical Design: A Guide to the Basics of Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Design."

Savannah Spangler
Scenic DesignerSavannah Spangler is a senior Theatre (Design and Production) and Media Communication (RTVF) major at ETSU. Savannah has worked for several productions at ETSU including "The Moors" (Stage Manager), "Heathers the Musical" (Stage Manager), "James and the Giant Peach" (Props Designer/Puppet Master), "Little Shop of Horrors" (Asst. Scenic Designer/Puppeteer), and "Androcles and the Lion" (Stage Manager). She also got to serve as a Production Asst. this past summer at the Barter Theater with the department's internship program working on "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Shawshank Redemption." She would like to thank her parents, Olivia, and Trevor for always supporting her and her mentor Jonathon Taylor for always pushing her to be her best.

Matt Stevens
Assistant Technical DirectorMatt Stevens is a returning ETSU graduate who is thrilled by the chance to work alongside the professors and faculty that he had once been educated by. His focus is the technical side of theatre such as Lighting, Carpentry, and Sound Design. He has even been known to sew a costume when it is needed. He has helped work on many shows here at ETSU such as "Little Shop of Horrors," "James and the Giant Peach," and most recently "Cabaret."

Jonathon Taylor
Scenic Design MentorJonathon Taylor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance. He teaches a variety of theatrical design and technology courses including Scenic Design, Costume Design, Stage Management, Rendering and Drafting, and Theatre Design Basics, and regularly offers a section of Introduction to Theatre. Jonathon’s undergraduate work was completed at ETSU, earning degrees in focusing in theatre and literature. He earned his MFA in Theatrical Design and Production from the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR.
Running Crew
Emma Anderson
Wardrobe Crew
Killeen Boito
Sound Board Operator
Rose Harris
Light Board Operator
Amelia Langford
Wardrobe Crew
Elias Murphy
Wardrobe Crew
The ETSU Department of Theatre and Dance acknowledges that we join in the practice of theatre on the ancestral lands of the Creek, Cherokee (East), Shawnee, and Yuchi peoples. As a step toward revering the truth and achieving healing and reconciliation with those indigenous groups, we honor with gratitude the land itself and the Creek, Cherokee (East), Shawnee, and Yuchi nations. This acknowledgement does not take the place of authentic relationships with indigenous communities but serves as a first step in honoring the legacy of the land. The ETSU Department of Theatre and Dance is committed to helping raise awareness of indigenous peoples on our campus, in our classrooms, and within our theatrical productions.
"The Wolves" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel
French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
World premiere produced by The Playwrights Realm (Katherine Kovner, Artistic
Director | Roberta Pereira, Producing Director) on September 8, 2016 and
remounted on December 5, 2016 by special arrangement with Scott Rudin and Eli Bush.
Originally presented by New York Stage and Film and Vassar in the Powerhouse
Season, Summer 2016. Playwrights Horizons Theater School produced a workshop of The
Wolves in 2015 in association with Clubbed Thumb, where the play had been developed
previously. Winner of the 2016 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize at
Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley, CA Jasson Minadakis, Artistic Director; Keri Kellerman,
Managing Director Produced by Lincoln Center Theater, New York City, 2017
This production is made possible in part by grant funding from the Mary B. Martin School of the Arts as well as generous donations from Flora and Henry Joy and Joe Smith. Ongoing support from Barter Theatre for our program is appreciated.
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