STATEBILL
DEPARTMENT OF THEATER
BY LAUREN GUNDERSON
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
This show runs approximately 100 minutes There will NOT be an intermission -
Any photography, video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited
CONTENT WARNING: This play discusses death, the mysterious disappearance and presumed death of a sibling, and adult language.
WHO’S WHO
REBECCA BAXTER
Actor: Brin
Rebecca (she/they) is making her Indiana State University Department of Theater debut in ANTHROPOLOGY and is playing her ninth mom role in theater She is a fourth-year marketing major and theater minor from Ellettsville, Indiana She’s been a member of ISU’s Student Theater Association for four years and is excited for her first mainstage role She hopes you enjoy the show!
JASON BLACKBURN
Assistant Stage Manager
Jason Blackburn (he/him) is a junior majoring in theater at Indiana State University Jason was an assistant stage manager for ISU’s 2025 spring production of REEFER MADNESS and stage manager for the 24-HOUR PLAY FESTIVAL in fall 2025 He played Mark “Facebender” Lender in AIRNESS and has taken part in various productions from the Student Theater Association He is excited to be joining the cast and crew of ANTHROPOLOGY for his third mainstage production
GEORGIA CALHOUN
Actor: Angie
Georgia (she/her) is making her Indiana State University Department of Theater debut in ANTHROPOLOGY Prior to coming to ISU, she has acted in shows at Owensboro High School (Hermia, A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM; The Jester, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS) Georgia is a freshman theater major from Owensboro, KY She hopes you enjoy the show
WHO’S WHO
LARISSA COONCE
Actor: Merril
This will be Larissa’s (she/her) first production with the Indiana State University Department of Theater She is a junior psychology major from Fishers, Indiana She is also the secretary for the ISU Student Improv Troupe Larissa hopes to be in future productions and is so proud of her fellow cast members and crew
BASIL DHAENENS
Assistant Lighting Designer
This is Basil’s (she/he) fourth production with Indiana State Department of Theater Previously, she’s been a light board operator for REEFER MADNESS and MISERY as well as a sound board operator for THE FIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Basil is currently a sophomore majoring in theater with minors in art and entertainment design and technology
ARABELLA DULIN
Assistant Stage Manager
This is Arabella’s (she/her) first show with Indiana State University’s Department of Theater She has been the production manager and stage manager for the Student Theatre Association for six productions Arabella is a psychology major with minors in sociology and humanities for health & medical professionals She is thankful for all of the memories she made with everyone!
TY ELLER
Assistant Sound Designer
Ty is a senior theater, dance, and arts administration student from Pineville, WV Ty has performed at Indiana State University (THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, REEFER MADNESS, RIDE THE CYCLONE, HAMLET, etc ) and at Theatre West Virginia (INTO THE WOODS, FOOTLOOSE, HATFIELDS & McCOYS, etc ) This marks his first foray into sound design, and he’s incredibly grateful for the chance to learn and grow
SPENCER HINTON Assistant Projections Designer, Media Op.
Spencer is a sophomore theater major at Indiana State University This is their first time helping with projection design They have previously worked as a sound designer on MISERY and have been seen on stage in THE FIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS They hope you enjoy the show!
WHO’S WHO
JAMES JORDAN Wardrobe Head
James is a junior music education major and theater minor Credits include THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Leaf Coneybear), REEFER MADNESS (The Lecturer), and RIDE THE CYCLONE (Noel) with Indiana State University’s Department of Theater as well as THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL (Perch Perkins), PRINCESS PIGFACE (Sorcerer Druid), and THE WIZARD OF OZ (TinMan) with Crossroads Repertory Theatre
MAURA O’TOOLE
Actor: Raquel
Maura is a second-year theater major with art history and anthropology minors at Indiana State University Maura has previously appeared on the ISU mainstage as a member of the ensemble in REEFER MADNESS, Mitch Mahoney in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, and THE FIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS as an actor When not on stage, she can be found working in the costume shop or on wardrobe crew Maura hopes you enjoy the show!
ALANNA THOMAS Stage Manager
This is Alanna’s (she/her) fifth production here at Indiana State University and her fourth time on the stage management team, however this is the first time as the head stage manager This second semester junior’s other production credits are as an assistant stage manager for AIRNESS, 2025 DANCE SHOW, and THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, and as the projection operator in RIDE THE CYCLONE Alanna is a theater major from Henryville, IN
CHLOEY TRINKLE Director
Chloey (she/they) is a senior theater major and studio art minor from Jeffersonville, IN This is Chloey’s directorial debut with the Indiana State University Department of Theater Previously, she has directed for the Student Theatre Association’s New Play Fest three times This is Chloey’s final semester at ISU, and she is grateful for every opportunity the department has offered
DAKOTA USELTON Properties Coordinator
Dakota (he/him) is thrilled to be working on his third show at Indiana State University Prior to coming to ISU, Dakota acted in shows at Clarksville High School (Beast, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; Gomez Addams, THE ADDAMS FAMILY)
PRODUCTION TEAM
Assistant Stage Managers
Intimacy Captain
Fight Captain
Lead Scenic Coordinator
Lead Scenic Carpenters
Scenic Carpenters
Cannon Roop*^, Dakota Uselton^
Scenic Artists Natalie Brower^, Layla Kanazeh^
Scenic Run Crew
Costume Shop Staff
Wardrobe Head
Annie Gilliland, Tyranny Reddick
Quinn Brickley^, Carter Buehl^, James Jordan^ Brenton Kessinger*^, Baylee Millis^, Maura O’Toole^
