PRODUCTION TEAM

- DIRECTOR, SOUND DESIGNER, SCENIC DESIGNER -

Morgan Kelly*

Morgan Kelly is a senior at the college majoring in English (Writing, Rhetoric, and Publication) with a minor in history. This is their first time directing, and they’re so grateful for the opportunity! In the past, they’ve stage managed, sound designed, and performed in various Center Stage productions. They were last seen as Clifford Anderson in Center Stage’s reprised production of Ira Levin’s Deathtrap at the 2024 Spoleto Festival. Morgan would like to thank the cast and crew for their patience, talent, and support.

- MUSIC DIRECTORS -

Drake Carney

Drake is very excited to be working with Center Stage for the very first time! He is a junior majoring in Theatre Performance with a certificate in musical theatre and a minor in French & Francophone Studies. Cofc credits: Pippin (Pippin), Chorus (Die Fledermaus), and is a two-time member of the Cofc Broadway Ensemble. He will be an understudy in the Mainstage production of Dracula next month.

Kaycee Dial

Kaycee Dial (she/her) is a senior at the College of Charleston, majoring in Theatre with a minor in Arts Management. She is excited to be working with Centerstage on this production. Throughout her time at the college, she has also worked with Sottile Theatre as a part of their front-of-house staff. She would like to thank our FOH staff for helping our show run smoothly! Please remember to silence your cell phone and enjoy your time in Hachetfeild. 
 

- CHOREOGRAPHER -

Halle White*

Halle White (she/her) is a senior double majoring in Arts Management and Dance with a concentration in Performance/Choreography. Her choreography has been showcased in previous Mainstage productions, including the Spring 2023 and 2024 student choreographed dance concerts, as well as presented competitively throughout the state of South Carolina through her work with The Dance Arts Studio in Mount Pleasant. She was awarded “Breakthrough Choreographer 2023” and  “Best Choreographer 2024” in the student-voted awards at the Department of Theatre and Dance’s DIVA Awards, as well as the “Director’s Pick” for her musical theater rendition of Alice in Wonderland at Dance Makers Inc regionals in 2024. This is Halle’s first time choreographing a full length musical and she couldn’t be more excited to share the hard work of the cast and herself to create something stellar!

- STAGE MANAGER, SCENIC DESIGNER -

Aidan Wunderley*

Aidan Wunderley is a senior Theatre (performance) major at the College of Charleston. Previously, Aidan has worked with both Center Stage and Main Stage in many roles including stage managing Firebringer (2023), the Pathways Dance Concert (2024) and assistant stage managing Dead Man’s Cell Phone (2024). Recently, Aidan has also directed As I Was, Not As I Am with Center Stage. Aidan was last seen on stage in Men On Boats, with Main Stage and Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind with Center Stage. Aidan would like to thank the hive mind for making this show possible!

- ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS -

Chana Driggers

Chana is a sophomore Communications major with a minor in Theatre. This is her first time working with Center Stage and she is super excited! She previously has worked as an Assistant Stage Manager for the Mainstage dance production “Pathways.” She would like to thank the cast and crew for all of their hard work, and give a special thanks to Morgan Kelly and Aidan Wunderley for being such amazing role models and fearlessly leading the show!

Emma Nottoli

Emma is a sophomore studying arts management at The College of Charleston. This is her first time working with Center Stage and is so excited to be working on tech for the first time. She loves being a part of theater and has been performing since she was three years old. Emma would like to thank the cast and crew for being so kind and welcoming.

- SCENIC DESIGNER-

Kris Barrik

Kris Barrick (they/them) is a freshman majoring in Theatre with a concentration in theatre studies. This is Kris’ first time getting to do set design work and now they’re hooked, so you’ll be seeing plenty more of them in the coming years. Kris would like to thank the tech team and cast for being so kind and welcoming for an incredible first Center Stage show!

- COSTUME DESIGNER -

Claire Arnold

Claire is a Senior at the college, majoring in Studio Art and minoring in Art History. This is the second Centerstage show she has costume designed for, her first being Deathtrap performed in spring 2024. She has been involved with the theatre program all throughout her college career, performing in shows such as 5 Women wearing the Same Dress (Francis), Everybody (various roles), as well as various Student Director Showcases. This will be her last semester at the college, and would like to thank the amazing Centerstage team. she has loved all the experiences and opportunities she has been given as someone who DOES like musicals <3

- ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER -

Evy Massey

Evy is a sophomore Theatre major (costume design) and Arts Management major at the College of Charleston. She is excited to be a part of her first Center Stage production. Evy is currently working on her first Mainstage dance production as one of the costume designers for “What Comes Next”. When she is not designing or working as a shop assistant she might be fighting her enemies (seagulls). 

- LIGHTING DESIGNER, SCENIC DESIGNER -

Bootsie Baldwin*

Bootsie Baldwin is a senior double majoring in Computer Science and Computing in the Arts (Theatre concentration) and minoring in Mathematics. Bootsie is on the Center Stage board as the Director of Finance and Development, and they are thrilled to be back designing their third Center Stage production! Some of their previous technical work at the College includes The Importance of Being Earnest (Lighting Designer), Die Fledermaus (Head Electrician), Men on Boats (Head Electrician), The Bacchae (Lighting Designer), Firebringer (Lighting Designer), and Becoming We (Lighting Designer).

- PROPERTIES DESIGNER -

Carsyn Ridgeway

Carsyn Ridgeway is a junior at the College of Charleston, majoring in Theatre with a concentration in Theatre for Youth. Previously, Carsyn has worked with Center Stage starring in the 2024 production of Dead Man’s Cell Phone, The 2024 Fringe Festival, and the 2023 Shadow Cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. She is so excited to be working with Center Stage as a designer for the first time for The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals and is incredibly thankful to the cast, crew, and director Morgan Kelly for this incredible experience.

CREW

INTIMACY COORDINATOR
Ky Daisey

FIGHT DIRECTOR
Isabella Gardner

SOUND BOARD
Kris Barrick

LIGHT BOARD
Kaede Chikuma

PROGRAMER
Kaede Chikuma

HEAD ELECTRICIAN
Hannah Moore*

SCENIC PAINTERS
Madeline Hall*
Claire Dexter
Mira Zimmerman*
Emmie Baldwin
Perrin Keene
Samantha Grainman

CARPENTRY
KJ Downey
Carlin Byrne
Madeline Hall*
Claire Dexter
Lucas Peine
Mira Zimmerman*
Cheyenne Little

MARKETING
Mira Zimmerman*

PHOTOGRAPHY
Caroline Drinnon

FACULTY MENTOR
Peter Spearman

THE CAST

Noah Whisonant - Paul

Noah Whisonant is a freshman and majoring in Theatre (Performance) with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. This is his first show at the College, and he could not be more excited! Some of his previous shows include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Curtains, When She Had Wings, and Moon Over Buffalo. He has had an amazing and incredible welcoming experience getting involved in theatre at the college, and he hopes you enjoy the show!

Riley Taylor - Emma

Riley Taylor is a senior double majoring in Arts Management and Theatre. Previous performances include The Importance of Being Earnest, Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast 2023, and Swing of the Sea. She would like to thank the amazing cast and crew and her roommates for all of their support. Enjoy the show

Jack Hipp - Ted

Jack Hipp (He/Him) is a Freshman at the College of Charleston.  Jack is a Theater major, and a professional stud. This is Jacks first show at the college but has had roles in his high school theater program as well as being a professional stud. Jack has really enjoyed playing Ted.Since Ted is an asswhole and Jack is incredibly nice so it was a bit of a challenge for him but he really nailed it. He would like to thank his Mom and Dad and Clyde Moser, along with his cast and crew. 

Reed Reed - Bill

Reed is a senior majoring in Computing in the Arts with a minor in Studio Art and Theatre. Reed was previously seen in Center Stage’s Hurricane Diane, Rocky Horror Shadowcast 2023, and Shakespeare Abridged Revised. She reminds you to silence your cell phones and enjoy the show.

Sarah Poteat - Charlotte

Sarah Poteat is a junior at CofC double majoring in French and Theatre (Scenic and Lighting Design). Recent shows include Center Stage’s Deathtrap (props design), Fringe Festival, and Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast. This is her first musical with the college and she could not be more excited to make her debut with Charlotte. She wants to thank the incredible cast and crew, her friends and family for all of their support. Their endless love and encouragement made this all possible, as well as lots of cherry coke.

Kit Fischer - Sam

Kit Fischer (he/they) is a senior at the College, double majoring in Spanish and Secondary Education. Previous performances at CofC include The Rocky Horror Picture Show (2022) as Dr. Scott, Two Gentlemen of Verona as Proteus, and Deathtrap as Clifford. Kit would like to thank his cast mates and crew, past and present, for a wonderful and memorable experience acting at the College.

Paeton Patterson - Professor Hidgens

Paeton Patterson is a freshman double majoring in Theatre Performance and Arts Management. This is his first CenterStage show, but some of his previous roles consist of Peter in Peter and the StarCatcher, Woodstock in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Oberon and Theseus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Mr. Mackus in Anon(ymous). Paeton is incredibly grateful to be a part of this project, and he can’t wait for everyone to see it!

AK Dennis - Alice/ Ensemble

AK Dennis is a freshman at the College of Charleston and is excited for her debut at Center Stage! She is majoring in Theater Arts with a concentration in performance. Her previous performances include Romeo and Juliet (Friar Lawrence), Footloose (Rusty), Sound of Music (Maria), and The Last of the Showman. AK would like to thank her dad for his constant support and love and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Jay Davis - Mr Davidson/ Homeless Man/ Ensemble

Jay Davis is a sophomore double majoring in Psychology and Theatre (Performance).  This is their first time in a musical at the College. Previous performances include Hurricane Diane, Rocky Horror Shadowcast 2023, and Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.

Hayden Cohen - GreenPeace Girl/ Ensemble

Hayden Cohen is a junior majoring in Theatre with a concentration in Youth Theatre. This is her first ever production in Charleston SC! She is from Columbia, SC where she performed around town since she was a kid. Her most recent production was Beauty and the Beast (Belle) in 2022. She would like to genuinely thank her family, especially her younger brother Jacob for honoring their Yom Kippur in a different way this year. For “The Bub”! She would also like to thank her cast and crew members for their endless support and giggles throughout this production process. Turn your phones off, and enjoy the magic we’ve created!

Peyton Grant - General MacNamara/ Ensemble

Peyton Grant is a sophomore double majoring in education and theater with a concentration in performance. This is his first show with the college. 

Grace Ratledge - Ensemble (Dance Captain)

Grace Ratledge is excited to make her College of Charleston debut! Grace is a recent transfer student to CofC and is a Theatre major with a concentration in Performance with a Dance minor. Grace frequently performs in the Charlotte Metrolina area most recently with Theatre Charlotte as Mary Carter in The Thursday Night Bridge Circle, with Free Reign Theatre as Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and with Rock Hill Theatre in Sister Act (Ensemble/Dance Captain). Grace would like to thank this wonderful cast for making her first months in Charleston unforgettable.

Lena Towne - Ensemble

Lena Towne is a Sophomore at CofC double majoring in Theatre performance and Historic Preservation. Last year, she performed as Myra in Deathtrap with Center Stage and Jo March in Little Women as part of the spring showcase. Recently, she also performed in Les Misérables (Ensemble, u/s Cosette), Hairspray (Tammy, ensemble), You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Sally), and Once On This Island (Andrea). She is so grateful to be involved and hopes you all have the best time at the show!

Ashleigh Parker - Ensemble

Ashleigh Parker is a Junior majoring in Theater with a concentration in performance and a minor in International studies. Previous performances include Ensemble in Newsies, Charlie in Please Remain Seated, and Ensemble in Greater Givings. Ashleigh is so excited to be performing in her first show at the college, and she hopes you enjoy the show! 

Lauren Brackbill - Ensemble

Lauren is a sophomore that just transferred to College of Charleston to pursue acting! As a Theater major with a concentration in performance, she has loved getting involved with all of the theatre opportunities that CofC has to offer. She is so thrilled to be in her very first show at this school and is so grateful to the director Morgan and all of the other people who made her feel welcome! She performed previously at Wofford College as Jenny June Fail in Failure: A Love Story and as Sandrine in Almost, Maine.

Kaycee Dial - Ensemble

Kaycee Dial (she/her) is a senior at the College of Charleston, majoring in Theatre with a minor in Arts Management. She was last seen in Centerstage’s Fringe Festival as Earl in Conversations with a Strangers and Marmee in Little Women. She thanks her friends and family for their love and support! She also would like to thank the production team and cast for always creating a safe space. Enjoy your time in Hachetfeild! 

SPECIAL THANKS TO…

The College of Charleston Department of Theatre and Dance

The Center Stage Marketing Team

The Center Stage Board

The Office of New Student Programs

Peter Spearman

Miles Boinest

JD Stallings

Tyler Akeo

Olivia Maness

Hannah Moore

THE BOARD

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Morgan Kelly

ASST. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Madeline Hall

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Aidan Wunderley

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
Bootsie Baldwin

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Mira Zimmerman

SOCIAL MEDIA / EVENTS COORDINATOR
LG Wiley

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Alex Jones

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Hannah Moore

DEPARTMENTAL LIAISON
Halle White

*Indicates member of the Center Stage Board

CONTENT WARNING

Center Stage is committed to giving our audiences fair warning of sensitive material. This play contains strong language, theatrical depictions of gore, violence, firearms, implied suicidal ideation, death, loud noises, and flashing lights.