PRODUCTION TEAM

- DIRECTOR - Kate Yarbray

Kate Yarbray (she/her) is a sophomore at the College double majoring in Theatre and English with concentrations in performance and creative writing. She was most recently seen as Lydia Wickham in the mainstage production of ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’. Recent directing credits include Charlotte’s Web and Just Like Us. She is overjoyed to be making her directorial debut with Center Stage. Special thanks to the Center Stage board, her brilliant designers, and above all, the exceptional cast that made this show what it is.

- STAGE MANAGER - Stevie Hall

Stevie (they/them) is a sophomore at CofC where they major in Arts Management with a minor is Studio Arts, focusing on sculpture work. This is the first time they’ve gotten to be backstage for a show since high school. This has been a wonderful experience, and challenge, for them, and they hope you grow to love the show as much as they have!

- ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER -

Sarah Poteat

Sarah Poteat (she/they) is a freshman at CofC and is the props designer and assistant stage manager for Five Women. This is their second time working with Center Stage, and they previously worked as scenic designer for Rocky Horror. She has absolutely adored working with the incredible cast and crew and is so excited for you to enjoy this fantastic show! 

- SCENIC DESIGNER -

Ethan Robey

Ethan Robey (he/him) is a senior majoring in Theatre (Scenic/Lighting Design and Technology). This is their first experience designing for Center Stage. This past fall they worked with the MainStage ad head scenic designer for ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberely’ and they have worked as an assistant on multiple shows at the College of Charleston.

- COSTUME DESIGNER - Katie Burns

Katie Burns (she/they) is a Freshman at College of Charleston with double majors in Theatre and Marine Biology. This is their fourth time working on the costumes for a Center Stage show, but her first time as head costume designer. They have loved getting the opportunity to work on this show and have fallen in love with the piece, actors, other designers, and crew. They hope you love the show!

- LIGHTING DESIGN - Alex Jones*

Alex Jones (they/them) is a sophomore at the College majoring in Theatre with a concentration in scenic and lighting design and technology. This is Alex’s second time designing for Center Stage. Alex wants to thank the Center Stage board and every person on cast and crew working on the show!

- SOUND DESIGN - Bea Lemaster*

Bea Lemaster (they/them) is a Junior at the College majoring in Theatre. They are extremely excited to share their first sound design since freshman year, and hope you enjoy the show.

- MAKEUP AND HAIR DESIGN -

Arden McNeill

Arden McNeill (she/her) is a senior majoring in Theatre (performance) and minoring in Arts Management. Arden has also worked behind the scenes on hair and makeup for Center Stage’s ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show: Shadow Cast’ (October 2021), and was seen performing in the recent Mainstage production of ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ (February 2023). 

- PROPERTIES LEAD - Sarah Poteat

CREW

SOUND BOARD Stevie Hall

LIGHT BOARD Molly Crary

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Alex Jones*

SCENIC ARTISTS Bootsie Baldwin, Bea Lemaster*, Jacob Rye and Chris Warzynski

MARKETING AND PHOTOGRAPHY Madison Berry* & Annie Morraye*

THE CAST

Claire Arnold - Frances

Claire Arnold (she/her) is a Junior at the College of Charleston, with a major in Studio Art, sculpting concentration, and a minor in Art History. This is her first production with Center Stage and she couldn’t be more thankful to be working with such a talented cast and crew! Having been a part of a few Director’s Showcase’s as well as the College's production of ‘Everybody’, Claire is thrilled to be back on stage to bring her character, Franny to life!

Maria Walch - Meredith

Maria Walch (they/them) is a senior at the College of Charleston, majoring in History and Anthropology. This is their third performance with Center Stage, the first two being Rocky Horror Picture Show in 2021 and 2022. They would like to thank the amazing and talented cast and crew for making their last performance at CofC the best experience ever!

Tippy Trombly - Trisha

Tippy Trombly (she/her) is a sophomore at the college, majoring in both theatre and arts management. This is her first show with Center Stage and she is very excited to work with such a wonderful cast & crew! She would also like to thank her biggest supporter, her dog Coco.

Josie Shostak - Georgeanne

The fish out of water, Josie Shostak (she/her), is a junior College of Charleston majoring in marine biology with a double minor in studio art and environmental science & sustainability. This is her first Center Stage performance, and she is so proud to be a part of a production created by such passionate and incredible people. She has enjoyed returning to the stage after being in an acting class for anyone, which allowed a mermaid scientist to peek behind the theater curtain and be inspired.

Gianna Trimboli - Mindy

Gianna Trimboli (she/her) is a junior at the College of Charleston majoring in Theatre and Dance. This is her first show with Center Stage although you may have seen her in the mainstage production of Cabaret as Fritze, Titania in Living Dead in Denmark, and a few director showcase productions! She is very excited to step into the role of Mindy which has been a wonderful challenge for Gianna as an actor. She is very excited for everyone to see this awesome show which includes such talented actors that she has been very impressed by as well as a new close circle of friends this show has brought her.

Aidan O’Connor - Tripp

Aidan O’Connor (he/him) is a junior majoring in Theatre (Performance). He is extremely grateful to be a member of this cast during his first production with Center Stage. This past fall he starred in ‘Violet’ as Monty, his first production at the College of Charleston. Recent credits include Rumors, As You Like It, Rabbit Hole, and Proof. 

SPECIAL THANKS TO…

The College of Charleston Department of Theatre and Dance

The Center Stage Board

JD Stallings

Ellen Swick

Miles Boinest

Bootsie Baldwin

Chris Warzynski

Jacob Rye

Bea Lemaster

The Center Stage Marketing Team

THE BOARD

PRESIDENT Joey Kirkman

VICE PRESIDENT Bea Lemaster

SECRETARY Caroline Magee

TREASURER Bootsie Baldwin

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PHOTOGRAPHY Annie Morraye

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Madison Berry

ASSISTANT OF PHOTOGRAPHY Syd Rudolph

EVENTS COORDINATOR Kate Yarbray

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Alex Jones

DEPARTMENTAL LIASON Glenna Durbin

*Indicates member of the Center Stage Board

CONTENT WARNING

Center Stage is committed to giving our audiences fair warning of sensitive material. This play explores themes of child abuse, substance abuse, sexism, homophobia and sexual assault.