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Production Staff: Fall 2024

Want to get more involved but don't know where to start? Our production staff members would be happy to field any questions, comments, or concerns you have about auditions, positions, or the organization in general!

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PRODUCER – Caroline Jareb

The Producer oversees the entirety of First Year Players, unifying production staff, artistic staff, technical crew, pit orchestra, and cast. Among their duties are coordinating regular organization-wide staff meetings, convening a committee to choose the next show, and serving as liaison to the greater University community.

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Caroline is a fourth year studying Computer Science and Mathematics. 

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Contact them at producer@firstyearplayers.org

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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR – Siddharth Premjith 

The Technical Director supervises the technical crew and all technical aspects of the show, from building the stage and set to wiring the sound and lighting. They are in charge of all operations at the show venue and select the members of the technical staff and crew.

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Siddarth is a fourth year studying Computer Science. 

 

Contact them at technicaldirector@firstyearplayers.org

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BUSINESS MANAGER – Eddie Zhang

The Business Manager is responsible for all financial aspects of the organization. They obtain the rights to each semester's show, run the house during the show, are responsible for establishing and maintaining all budgets, handle expenditures and donations, and oversee publicity and fundraising campaigns.

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Eddie is a third year studying Psychology and minoring in Politics and Data Science. 

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Contact them at businessmanager@firstyearplayers.org

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ASSISTANT PRODUCER – Jeremiah Clyburn

The Assistant Producer supports the Producer in overseeing the organization. They coordinate all rehearsal, performance, and meeting spaces, keep minutes and attendance of all production and staff meetings, document members' contact information and voting eligibility, and perform any other tasks assigned by the Producer.

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​Jeremiah is a third year studying Neuroscience and Drama.​

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Contact them at assistantproducer@firstyearplayers.org

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ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER – Sayuri Nagai

The Assistant Business Manager aids the Business Manager in executing the financial responsibilities of the organization. They solicit advertisements for the production's program, design and distribute the program, and assist with ticket sales and seating for the production.

 

​Sayuri is a second year studying Economics.​

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Contact them at assistantbusinessmanager@firstyearplayers.org

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PUBLICITY CHAIR –  Jack Ireland

The Publicity Chair promotes First Year Players performances and events to the University community and beyond. They prepare publicity initiatives and materials, maintain the organization's social media presence, design and distribute merchandise, and strengthen connections with other performing arts organizations both on and off Grounds.

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​Jack is a third year studying Music and Leadership.

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Contact them at publicitychair@firstyearplayers.org

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PUBLICITY CHAIR – Kimora Bryant

The Publicity Chair promotes First Year Players performances and events to the University community and beyond. They prepare publicity initiatives and materials, maintain the organization's social media presence, design and distribute merchandise, and strengthen connections with other performing arts organizations both on and off Grounds.

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​Kimora is a third year studying English and Drama minoring in African and African American Studies.

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Contact them at publicitychair@firstyearplayers.org

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PUBLICITY CHAIR – Bridget Gauntner

The Publicity Chair promotes First Year Players performances and events to the University community and beyond. They prepare publicity initiatives and materials, maintain the organization's social media presence, design and distribute merchandise, and strengthen connections with other performing arts organizations both on and off Grounds.

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​Bridget is a third year intending to study Music and Computer Science.

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Contact them at publicitychair@firstyearplayers.org

PUBLICITY CHAIR – Emily Wartel

The Publicity Chair promotes First Year Players performances and events to the University community and beyond. They prepare publicity initiatives and materials, maintain the organization's social media presence, design and distribute merchandise, and strengthen connections with other performing arts organizations both on and off Grounds.

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Contact them at publicitychair@firstyearplayers.org

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SOCIAL CHAIR –  Ethan Edds

The Social Chair fosters the community that makes First Year Players unique. They plan and find venues for parties and other social events throughout the semester. The Social Chair ensures not only that first years get to know and feel comfortable around one another, but that they become seamlessly integrated into the rest of the First Year Players family.

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​​Ethan is a fourth year studying Architecture and Physics.

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Contact them at socialchair@firstyearplayers.org

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SOCIAL CHAIR –  Josh Liberman

The Social Chair fosters the community that makes First Year Players unique. They plan and find venues for parties and other social events throughout the semester. The Social Chair ensures not only that first years get to know and feel comfortable around one another, but that they become seamlessly integrated into the rest of the First Year Players family.

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Josh is a fourth year studying Biology minoring in Korean and Spanish.​

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Contact them at socialchair@firstyearplayers.org

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SOCIAL CHAIR – Priscilla Saldana

The Social Chair fosters the community that makes First Year Players unique. They plan and find venues for parties and other social events throughout the semester. The Social Chair ensures not only that first years get to know and feel comfortable around one another, but that they become seamlessly integrated into the rest of the First Year Players family.

 

​ Priscilla is a fourth year studying English minoring in History.

 
Contact them at socialchair@firstyearplayers.org

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HISTORIAN – Layne Parker

The Historian maintains the historical records of First Year Players. They are responsible for capturing and archiving photos of First Year Players events, creating a video scrapbook of the performance, issuing a newsletter with weekly updates, and taking headshots of the cast and artistic staff to display at each performance.

 

​Layne is a second year intending to study English and History.


Contact them at historian@firstyearplayers.org

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HISTORIAN – Elle Bowen

The Historian maintains the historical records of First Year Players. They are responsible for capturing and archiving photos of First Year Players events, creating a video scrapbook of the performance, issuing a newsletter with weekly updates, and taking headshots of the cast and artistic staff to display at each performance.

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​Elle is a second year studying Youth and Social Innovation.​

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Contact them at historian@firstyearplayers.org

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HISTORIAN – Nicole Burroughs

The Historian maintains the historical records of First Year Players. They are responsible for capturing and archiving photos of First Year Players events, creating a video scrapbook of the performance, issuing a newsletter with weekly updates, and taking headshots of the cast and artistic staff to display at each performance.

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​Nicole is a second year studying English and Applied Statistics.​

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Contact them at historian@firstyearplayers.org

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ALUMNI CHAIR – Maggie Crowner 

The Alumni Chair keeps our alumni connected with First Year Players. Each semester,they produce a newsletter with updates on the current happenings in the organization. The Alumni Chair is also responsible for maintaining up-to-date contact information, managing the alumni donation process, and organizing alumni-friendly events.

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Maggie is a fourth year studying Statistics with minors in Data Science and Psychology. ​

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Contact them at alumnichair@firstyearplayers.org

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ALUMNI CHAIR – Delaney Hammond

The Alumni Chair keeps our alumni connected with First Year Players. Each semester,they produce a newsletter with updates on the current happenings in the organization. The Alumni Chair is also responsible for maintaining up-to-date contact information, managing the alumni donation process, and organizing alumni-friendly events.

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Delaney is a fourth year studying English. ​

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Contact them at alumnichair@firstyearplayers.org

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FUNDRAISING CHAIR – Zoe Benton

The Fundraising Chair coordinates events and campaigns to help support all that we do as an organization. Among their primary responsibilities are setting a fundraising goal and leading the staff auction(s), during which events hosted by members are sold to the organization.

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Zoe is a third year studying Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science.

 

Contact them at fundraisingchair@firstyearplayers.org

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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CHAIR – Kiera Butler

The Diversity & Inclusion (or DiveIn) Chair is the newest addition to our production staff. They guide the organization in its promotion of diversity and inclusion through awareness, community engagement, and steadfast support.

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Kiera is a second year intending to study Computer Science and minor in ASL and Real Estate.

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Contact them at diversityandinclusionchair@firstyearplayers.org

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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CHAIR – Olivia Profit

The Diversity & Inclusion (or DiveIn) Chair is the newest addition to our production staff. They guide the organization in its promotion of diversity and inclusion through awareness, community engagement, and steadfast support.

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​Olivia is a second year intending to major in Biology.

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Contact them at diversityandinclusionchair@firstyearplayers.org

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WEBMASTER – Alex Burijon

The Webmaster is responsible for creating and maintaining First Year Players' presence online. This website is not only a source of information to members and the general public alike about our organization and upcoming productions, but it also hosts a detailed record of our past productions. The Webmaster is also the head of all Listservs for the organization.

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Alex is a fourth year studying Music and Classics (Greek and Latin).​

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Contact them at webmaster@firstyearplayers.org

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