Artistic Staff: Spring 2023
First Year Players Presents: Big Fish
DIRECTOR – Dreyden Wedertz
The Director is responsible for all artistic elements of the production, including selecting of the show and the members of their artistic staff, casting the show, and leading rehearsals throughout the week. They work closely with the cast and the artistic staff, as well as the technical and pit directors, to put on a production embodying the vision presented in their proposal.
Dreyden is a fourth year studying biomedical engineering.
Contact them at director@firstyearplayers.org
PIT DIRECTOR – Andrew Culberston
The Pit Director commands the pit orchestra that accompanies every First Year Players production. They organize orchestra auditions, prepare and coordinate rehearsals, and conduct the orchestra for each performance. Throughout the semester, the Pit Director works to turn a freshly assembled group of instrumentalists into a unified, cohesive ensemble just in time for opening night!
Andrew is a fourth year studying aerospace engineering and engineering business.
Contact them at pitdirector@firstyearplayers.org
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Delaney Hammond
The Assistant Director operates alongside the Director and works with cast members on anything from blocking to character development. They serve as the Director's second set of eyes, complementing the Director's notes for the cast when necessary, and take on any additional projects the Director may delegate.
Delaney is a second year studying english.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Nathan Snow
The Assistant Director operates alongside the Director and works with cast members on anything from blocking to character development. They serve as the Director's second set of eyes, complementing the Director's notes for the cast when necessary, and take on any additional projects the Director may delegate.
Nathan is an undecided second year studying in the college.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Matt Tucker
The Assistant Director operates alongside the Director and works with cast members on anything from blocking to character development. They serve as the Director's second set of eyes, complementing the Director's notes for the cast when necessary, and take on any additional projects the Director may delegate.
Matt is a third year studying history.
VOCAL DIRECTOR – Katia Ramirez
The Vocal Director oversees all singing designated by the composer. Contrasted with the Pit Director, the Vocal Director works with groups and individual cast members to ensure not only that the music is performed accurately, but that the vocalists learn to maintain healthy vocal strategies, take ownership of their music, and make their performances their own.
Katia is a second year in the college.
CHOREOGRAPHER – Gabrielle James
The Choreographer introduces dance, stunt work, and other movement into the production. They conceive, then teach any choreography to the cast. They and the Director strive to realize the artistic vision for the show through movement, and the Choreographer ensures that every cast member both understands and feels comfortable with all choreography.
Gabrielle is a fourth year studying biology and drama.
CHOREOGRAPHER – Maya Andersen
The Choreographer introduces dance, stunt work, and other movement into the production. They conceive, then teach any choreography to the cast. They and the Director strive to realize the artistic vision for the show through movement, and the Choreographer ensures that every cast member both understands and feels comfortable with all choreography.
Maya is a second year studying psychology and english.
CHOREOGRAPHER – Julia Muratore
The Choreographer introduces dance, stunt work, and other movement into the production. They conceive, then teach any choreography to the cast. They and the Director strive to realize the artistic vision for the show through movement, and the Choreographer ensures that every cast member both understands and feels comfortable with all choreography.
Julia is a third year studying computer science.
CHOREOGRAPHER – Emily Stute
The Choreographer introduces dance, stunt work, and other movement into the production. They conceive, then teach any choreography to the cast. They and the Director strive to realize the artistic vision for the show through movement, and the Choreographer ensures that every cast member both understands and feels comfortable with all choreography.
Emily is a third year studying in the commerce school.