Welcome to Elektra, the penultimate show of our 2025–26 Season. You are about to witness something extraordinary on the Prebys Stage: an ancient story made urgently, unmistakably now. Under the visionary direction of Jesca Prudencio, Associate Professor and Head of Directing, Sophocles’ Elektra has been reimagined in 2026 Hollywood: a woman in mourning, finally free to feel everything she has been told to suppress.
Prudencio’s production merges the scale and intensity of Greek tragedy with the spectacle of modern media culture. Paparazzi, social media, and public opinion loom over Elektra’s world, creating an environment where every action is watched and judged. Sound familiar?
We are thrilled to present this exciting contemporary adaptation by Timberlake Wertenbaker that preserves the heightened language of the original while inviting our actors to bring their own modern voices to the text. We are proud to highlight a wonderful collaboration with SDSU’s Classics program, whose expertise has been instrumental in helping our actors with both the pronunciation and deeper understanding of the text.
Our students have poured themselves into this work with the hunger and fearlessness that defines the School of Theatre, Television, and Film. Our faculty have guided them with care and expertise. And our production staff have once again achieved something extraordinary. The quality you see on this stage does not happen by accident. It is the result of our faculty and staff’s tireless dedication to our students, remarkable craft, and the quiet heroism of people who ensure that every inch of this world is exactly right. We are endlessly grateful for them.
Thank you for joining us. We hope this production surprises you, moves you, and reminds you what theatre at its best can do.
Stephen Brotebeck, Director School of Theatre, Television, and
Produced by Special Arrangement with The Agency, 24 Pottery Lane, Holland Park, London W11 4LZ info@theagency.co.uk
This production contains theatrical fog/haze and/or flashing/strobe lighting.
+MA in Theatre Arts
*MFA in Musical Theatre
°MFA in Design and Technology for Theatre, Television, and Film
^Qualifying or Thesis/Capstone Production
DIRECTOR
JESCA PRUDENCIO is an internationally acclaimed director and choreographer dedicated to creating highly physical, interdisciplinary work that uplifts humanity. Her training in performance styles around the world shapes her unique approach in creating innovative and dynamic experiences in theater and entertainment. We Fancy, Club Caliente, and It’s A Ship Show! are currently running on Virgin Voyages internationally and Dot Dot Dot: A New Musical adapted from New York Times-bestselling author Peter H. Reynolds tours nationally with TheatreworksUSA. World premiere productions include: Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play by Keiko Green (The Old Globe - Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Director, and San Francisco Playhouse), Man of God by Ana Ouyang Moench, Interstate: a New Musical by Melissa Li and Kit Yan, Kairos by Lisa Sanaye Dring, (East West Players), Bald Sisters by Vichet Chum (Steppenwolf). Sitespecific work: Mobile Happiness Bazaar, PDA, Can We Now?, Little Amal Walks Balboa Park at La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW Festival. Other dance and theater credits: Our Town by Thornton Wilder (Hungarian Theater of Cluj, Romania), Lauren Yee’s The Great Leap (Steppenwolf), Vietgone, Actually (San Diego Rep), Calling: A Dance with Faith (La MaMa ETC), A&Q (Pineapple Lab, Philippines), FAN (B-Floor, Thailand). She is Head of Directing at SDSU’s School of Theatre, Television, and Film; inaugural Julie Taymor World Theater Fellowship. SDSU productions include Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, The Wolves, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. BFA: NYU Tisch, MFA: UC San Diego. Upcoming: WITH HONORS at La Jolla Playhouse’s 2026 Without Walls Festival. Jescaprudencio.com
SPRING 2026
Theatre Productions Theatre Productions
Tomorrow The Island Dies
(A New Musical)
Directed & Choreographed by Stephen Brotebeck Book, Music, and Lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver Part of the SDSU New Musical Initiative
May 1st, 2nd, 5th & 6th at 7:30pm May 3rd at 2pm Main Stage
SCENIC DESIGN
SUKRITHA is a third-year MFA student in Production and Scenic Design at SDSU, with a background in Interior Design and Decoration. Her designs include Elektra (2026), Merrily We Roll Along (2025), and The Thanksgiving Play (2024) at SDSU. Additional credits include assistant design for The House of Bernarda Alba (2024) and Waiting for Godot (2024), and serving as Scenic Fellow at Cygnet Theatre for Somewhere Over the Border (2026). She has designed for various short films. She is drawn to the collaborative process and the way design can bring stories to life. She is grateful to everyone who supported her throughout this process.
COSTUME DESIGN
SARAH LINGENFELTER LOSCH is a second-year Costume Design and Technology MFA student at SDSU. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Art from Western Colorado University where she got her start in costumes. She designed many of her school’s productions there and fell in love with the process of designing for theatre. She most recently designed for the SDSU School of Music’s production of Le Docteur Miracle (2025). She has been the costume assistant for SDSU productions such as Hamlet (2025) and The Thanksgiving Play (2024). She has greatly enjoyed designing her first production with the SDSU TTF department, and is looking forward to being a part of future productions. She wants to give a big thank you to all of her collaborators and supporters throughout this process. She hopes you enjoy Elektra!
LIGHTING DESIGN
MEREDITH HENDRIX is a first-year Lighting Design MFA student at SDSU and is thrilled to have Elektra as her debut production at SDSU! She previously worked as followspot assistant for SDSU’s production of Merrily We Roll Along (Fall 2025). Meredith comes from Colorado State University and has absolutely loved designing her first show at SDSU. Meredith wants to thank her family and friends for supporting her as well as her mentor, Anne McMills for helping guide her through this process.
SOUND DESIGN
PAUL PETERSON has served as Sound Designer on over nineteen productions at San Diego State University. His credits include Merrily We Roll Along, Twelfth Night, RENT, The Thanksgiving Play, In a Sunshine State, Postcard American Town, and many others. Elsewhere, Paul’s work has been heard at: The Old Globe, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, San Jose Repertory Theatre, CenterStage, La Jolla Playhouse, Sledgehammer Theatre (Associate Artist), San Diego Repertory Theatre, San Diego Musical Theatre and many more. He earned his B.A. in Drama with an emphasis in Technical Design from SDSU. Paul is currently a Lecturer in Sound Design and Technology at SDSU’s School of Theatre, a proud member of United Scenic Artists Local 829, an Artist in Residence at Canyon Crest Academy, and a member of the Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association (TSDCA).
DRAMATURG
LEXI BERSON (she/they) is proud to make her dramaturgical debut with Elektra, her final production at SDSU. Prior to attending State, they earned a BA in Theatre from Florida International University in Miami. She is currently pursuing an MA in Theatre Arts and plans to continue working professionally in both dramaturgy and directing, with the goal of earning another advanced degree. Lexi has especially enjoyed working on a Greek tragedy—diving into the mythology and collaborating with the creative team to bring a modern perspective to the story. She would like to thank Jesca Prudencio, Dr. Shelley Orr, and her assistants Nitalia & Wren for their support throughout this process.
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
ELLA RAMSEY is thrilled to be working with the SDSU Theatre Department once more, on her final undergraduate production. She is a fifth year transfer student, previously attending Grossmont Community College, where she earned her Associates Degree in Technical Theatre. She is a General Theatre Arts major, specializing in Stage & Production Management, with a minor in English Comparative Literature. On campus, Ella serves as Production Manager for Skull & Dagger Dramatic Society. Past credits include Cygnet Theatre: Songs for the Anthropocene Reading (SM), Other Desert Cities (ASM); Lamb’s Players Theatre: Arms and the Man (ASM), The 70s, Festival of Christmas 2025 (ASM Swing); SDSU: Rent (ASM); Skull & Dagger: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (PSM). Ella would like to thank all of the mentors and friends who have encouraged her throughout her journey. Along with you, the audience, without whom theatre would not be possible!
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
ERIN WEBER is a third-year Theatre Arts, Design and Technology major! She is delighted to be the Assistant Stage Manager for Elektra. Erin is also the Technical Director for Skull and Dagger Dramatic Society. Previous credits include Skull and Dagger: Production Stage Manager (Exit, Pursued by a Bear), Sound Designer (Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead); Coronado Junior Arts League: Lighting Designer (Willy Wonka, Jr. and Alice in Wonderland, Jr.); Musical Theatre Club: Scenic Designer (Chicago); and TTF: Assistant Stage Manager (Hamlet), Followspot Operator (RENT); Assistant Head Electrician (When She Became the Moon). She would like to thank her amazing friends and family for supporting her throughout her theatre career! Enjoy the show!
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CAST: WHO’S WHO
Athena Braman-Pleasants
(Chorus & U/S Clytemnestra, Chrysomethis)
Athena is thrilled to once again act in a classic tragedy after performances in Clytemnestra as Clytemnestra, in Romeo and Juliet as Tybalt, and in Anne Carson’s Bakkhai. Additional beloved roles include Wickham in Pride and Prejudice (Black Renaissance), Margaret in Carrie (COCOSPA), and Emmett in Legally Blonde (COCOSPA). As an actor, singer, drummer, and dancer, Athena is completely in love with the performing arts in every form. She is forever indebted to her family in North California for the endless joy and support that has helped her passion flourish. IG: @abraman333, athenabraman24@gmail.com
Brandon Coogan (The Tutor)
Brandon is a fourth year Theatre Arts, Performance major and is beyond excited to be a part of this production of Elektra, especially with it being his last show here! Previous credits at SDSU include productions with the various student organisations such as Musical Theatre Club’s Into the Woods and Chicago, as well as Comedy Club’s production of Christmas Peril, a student written work. He also had the privilege of portraying the King in Once Upon A Mattress this last summer at the Trentino Music Festival in Italy! Outside of performing, Brandon proudly serves as the co-production manager of SDSU’s Musical Theatre Club and is beyond proud of the work that organisation has accomplished in his time here. Much thanks to his friends, family, and mentors for supporting him on his journey through college!
Alejandra Dimas (Chrysothemis)
Alejandra (Chrysothemis) is a first-year Theatre Arts major with an emphasis in Performance and is incredibly honored to be making her main stage debut in SDSU’s production of Elektra. Some of her favorite previous roles include Molly in Peter and the Starcatcher, Persephone in Hadestown, and Fiona in Shrek the Musical. Alejandra is deeply grateful to the Elektra team for seeing potential in her and entrusting her with bringing Chrysothemis to life. Outside of theatre, she enjoys crafting, journaling, and spending time with friends.
Rhys Ecker (Chorus & U/S Tutor, Orestes)
Rhys is a first year at SDSU and is excited to be making his main stage debut as a chorus member in Elektra. He has previously played roles of Dr Treves in The Elephant Man, Vince Fontaigne in Grease, and as Hamlet in Hamlet. This is his first play as a college student and he would like to thank everyone in the cast and crew for helping us all create an amazing play! He hopes you enjoy the show.
CAST: WHO’S WHO
Jacob Hurst (Aegisthus)
Jacob (he/him) is thrilled to be making his SDSU main stage appearance in Elektra! A fourth-year Theatre Arts, Performance major, Jacob has previously appeared in Sweat (Chris) with the Black Renaissance Club and Twelfth Night on the SDSU main stage. He has also worked on numerous student short films at SDSU and has done modeling work with Fanatics. Jacob is excited to continue exploring classical and contemporary work with this incredible cast and crew. He would like to extend his gratitude to his family and friends, and director Jesca Prudencio for their unwavering support throughout his journey in the arts. IG: @jacob._.hurst Agency: Tiffin Creative Talent
Aldo Ley (Pylades)
Aldo is an actor/songwriter from Mexicali, Mexico. He is drawn to works that explore identity, human connection, and emotional truth. Aldo was last seen on stage as Cousin Julio in SDSU Skull and Dagger’s performance of the Motherfucker with the Hat. When not performing, he is often visiting coffee shops, listening to music, or finding inspiration in the time he spends with friends and family.
Akhil Patel (Orestes)
Actor and musician Akhil (Orestes) is from Los Angeles and loves creating stories on stage and television. He has acted in a number of professional theatrical productions and made appearances on television in shows like Marvel’s Wonder Man. Using his background in high-pressure acting to craft characters with nuance and passion, Akhil infuses each part with vitality, concentration, and emotional intelligence. In his own time, he enjoys playing electric guitar. His love of rock and heavy metal fuels his inventiveness and dynamic style of performance. Known for his strategic thinking, persuasive communication, and calm presence under pressure, Akhil thrives on challenging roles that stretch his skills & connect with audiences in meaningful ways.
Kaia Podd (Chorus & U/S Pylades, Aegisthus )
Kaia is a third year Theatre Arts: Performance and Business Management double major. This is her third main stage show at SDSU, having previously appeared in Mr. Burns, a postelectric play (2023), and The House of Bernarda Alba (2024). She’s also appeared in several student directed productions, including Comedy Club’s staged reading of Balloonfest (2024), Comedy Club Showcase (2025) and Christmas Peril (2025) produced by Comedy Club and written by Justin Magallanes. Additionally she appeared as Pythio in Musical Theatre Club’s Head Over Heels (2025).
CAST: WHO’S WHO
She’s a versatile on-screen actress, appearing in the student short films Editor’s Enigma and Off-Trail. When she’s not onstage or on screen, she loves singing, writing songs, reading, and hanging out with her friends. She’s thrilled for the opportunity to work on Elektra and hopes you enjoy the show!
Faith Rush (Clytemnestra)
Faith has been passionate about storytelling since age zero! She has had the honor of working with organizations like Lamb’s Players Theatre, Theatre For Young Professionals (TYP), Southwestern College (SWC), as well as various professional dance companies in different disciplines (ballroom, tap, contemporary, jazz, swing, etc). Favorite credits include Jo March in Little Women (TYP), Thelma (u/s) in The Trip To Bountiful (Lamb’s Players), Cinderella in Into the Woods (TYP), and an appearance in SWC’s 2025 Student Shorts. At SDSU, she is grateful to be a member of the jazz vocal combo directed by Jane Monheit. She would like to thank God, her parents, family, & friends for all of their endless support and love. Love to you all! www.faithrush.com
April Shaw (Chorus & U/S Elektra)
April (she/her) is making her SDSU main stage debut in Elektra. Originally from Napa, CA, April has been performing since she was four years old. Her most recent credits include Laurey in Oklahoma and Belle in the Napa Valley College Production of Beauty and the Beast. She also recently starred in an SDSU thesis film titled What’s Up Guys! She is currently working towards a BA in Theatre Arts, Performance at SDSU. When she is not performing she enjoys playing the guitar, going for walks, and hanging out with her dog Lila. She would like to thank her Mom, her Grammy, her sister Ivy, and the entire cast and crew for supporting her throughout this creative process. Lastly, she would like to thank Jesca for this incredible opportunity.
Daalen Yosef (Elektra)
Daalen is thrilled to make her collegiate debut with the SDSU Theatre Department in her first college production! She is a second year student, majoring in Political Science with a minor in Theatre Arts. In the past year, Daalen has appeared in multiple student films, including Maneater (Savannah) and Frat Killer (Claire), which premiered at SDSU’s Emerging Filmmakers Showcase. Past credits include: Romeo and Juliet (Juliet), Once Upon a Mattress (Queen Aggravain), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Ensemble/Sally U.S.), Robinhood and His Merry Men (Maid Marian), Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble/Belle U.S.), and The Railway Children (Phyllis). Daalen is deeply grateful to all of the mentors, family, and friends who have supported her throughout her journey, with special thanks to her sisters. And a warm thank you to you, the audience, for supporting the arts and keeping theatre alive!
Stitchers ...................................... Linda Litchy-Cervantes, David Gutierrez, ............................................ AriannaQuintero°, NalaJohnson°, THEA442Bclass
Lighting Design Advisor........................................................Anne E. McMills
Lighting Shop Supervisor..................................................... Kat Makarushka
Assistant Lighting Designer ........................................................... Eden Shay
Production Electrician ........................................................ Oleander Zeissig°
Assistant Production Electricians ...................................... Andrew Cussen, ................................................................................................ Kye Vincent-Philpot
Electricians.........................................................THEA240 and Team Lighting
Light Board Operator .............................................................. Brandon Grove
SOUND & PROJECTION
Sound Design ................................................................................ Paul Peterson
Audio Shop Supervisor ......................................................... Kat Makarushka
QLab Operator .............................................................................. Maddox Ross
PUBLIC RELATIONS & FRONT OF HOUSE
Box Office Coordinator ........................................................ Bob Coddington
Box Office Staff .............................................. Zaida Alonzo, Dante Batong, ..................................Felix Citron-Pousty, Andrea Dankah, Rebecca Helft, ............................................................... Malia Pape, and Kye Vincent-Philpot
Concessions............................................................................ Skull and Dagger
Acknowledgements and Special Thanks
Dr. Alicia Matz, SDSU Department of Classics and Humanities
MA in Theatre Arts
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°MFA in Design and Technology for Theatre, Television, and Film ^Qualifying or Thesis Production
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