Artistic Staff: FALL 2025
First Year Players Presents: ANASTASIA
DIRECTOR – Nicole Burroughs
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.
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​Nicole Burroughs (she/her) is a third year studying English and Applied Statistics.
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Contact her at director@firstyearplayers.org
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Daniel Perry
The Assistant Directors operate alongside the Director and work 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.
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Daniel Perry (he/him) is a second year studying Architecture and Business.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Hana Kewaisy
The Assistant Directors operate alongside the Director and work 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.
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​Hana Kewaisy (she/her) is a third year studying Biology.​
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Elise Bowen
The Assistant Directors operate alongside the Director and work 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.
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​Elise Bowen (she/her) is a third year studying Youth & Social Innovation and Leadership & Public Policy with a minor in Child Development.​​
VOCAL DIRECTOR – Anna Raimist
The Vocal Directors oversee all singing designated by the composer. Contrasted with the Pit Director, the Vocal Directors work 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.
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Anna Raimist (she/her) is a second year studying Behavioral Neuroscience and French.
VOCAL DIRECTOR – Jonathan Barnard
The Vocal Directors oversee all singing designated by the composer. Contrasted with the Pit Director, the Vocal Directors work 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.
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Jonathan Barnard (he/him) is a second year studying Public Policy and Law with a double minor in Drama and Religious Studies.
CHOREOGRAPHER – Rally Costen
The Choreographers introduce 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.
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Rally Costen (he/him) is a second year studying Material Science and Engineering.
CHOREOGRAPHER – Haley Kim
The Choreographers introduce 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.
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Haley Kim (she/her) is a second year studying Commerce and Music.
STAGE MANAGER – Layne Parker
The Stage Manager attends all rehearsals, meetings, and manages the inner workings of the production. They play a crucial role in the management of props, distribution of production notes, and supervise lighting and blocking cues. The Stage Manager reports to the Director and Tech Director to make sure the production is organized and the cast is welcomed.
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Layne Parker (she/her) is a third year studying History and English.​