Produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
This production follows guidelines set forth by Pearland ISD and the University Interscholastic League.
Directed By
Cody Edgar
Technical Direction By
David Smith
Choreography by
Mikayla Hoffman*
Lighting Design
Abby Strachota*
Sound Design
Luke Holden*
Production Design
David Smith
Michael Savage
Stephen Bennett
Costume Design
Amanda Hayes
Michelle Kloesel
Elizabeth Eapen*
Ashley McKay*
Logo Design
Kristi Hopfe
Original Music by
Ned Gayle
*Denotes Dawson HS Student
Director’s Note
I’ve got a joke for you.
QUESTION: What do you get when you combine a new year, a new Head Director, a new Technical Director, a new group of kids, a play made up of 40 smaller plays, and 5 weeks????
ANSWER: Not a whole lot of sleep!
The play you are about to watch has been a 5 week fever dream full of laughs, tears, but most of all: progress.
This play has been rattling around in my brain for only about 4 months, but its message about technology in the modern age has been present for years. Why are we so reliant on these little boxes? What would our life be like if we didn’t have them? Are they hurting more than they help?To give some context: I am currently typing this on my Macbook as I’m listening to Spotify on my AirPods streaming from my iPhone. Anymore “Apple”s and I could keep the doctor away for MONTHS. I am no luddite. But I have always felt controlled by my technology. Always wondered about what my formative years would have looked like in a world without cyberbullying, online marketplaces, and the wonders of Myspace at my fingertips.
This play is not supposed to scare you. Or make you feel guilty. But rather, simply leave you with a chance to examine yourself and how reliant we can be on the joys (and terrors) of technology. I don’t think technology is evil inherently. But it’s worth a discussion to figure out how to preserve our real life relationships.
This play’s structure is also a little funky. I call it “emotional whiplash”. 37 actors play over 100 characters in almost 40 small scenes. Not exactly “Our Town” is it? But this wacky structure has allowed me to begin achieving my overarching goal for this year: Individual Attention. I want every kid to experience a one on one teaching experience with myself and my colleague. So far, so good.
Speaking of my colleague, there’s a new guy in town! I want to give my biggest thanks to Mr. David Smith. This 22 year old moved across the state and had this weird show thrown in his lap and made something beautiful. The dedication he already displays towards our kids and our program is admirable. We have been given a gift here at Ovation. Thank you.
I would also like to thank the directors that have come before me at Dawson, especially my friend John Grimmett, who has supported me endlessly throughout this big change in my life. It is a completely different beast when you’re in charge. I hope this show and future shows uphold the prestige you have brought to this campus with your work. Thank you.
To friends, family, and parents: Thank you, thank you, thank you. There’s nothing more I can say.
To my kids: Thank you. Let’s rock it.
To our audiences: Thank you. Enjoy the show.
LET’S GO!
-Cody Edgar
Head Director
Ovation Theatre
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WARNING: This show includes FLASHING LIGHTS. If you need to exit at any time during the performance, please go through the back exit. Thank you.
SCENES
CONNECtION/DISCONNECTION
DEPRESSION
FEAR
SLEEP
LAB
SECRET
FAN
TORTURE
REMOTE
MOTHER
FIRED
IRRATIONAL
AFFAIR
GRASS
TERMINAL
THE CHILD WHO DIDN’T KNOW FEAR
SPIES
DREAM
GOD’S VOICE
RECLUSE
SAVANT
WEDDING VIDEO
EX
MEMORY HOUSE
PIANO
DISCONNECTION/ CONNECTION
SYNTHESIS
CHINESE POETRY
FATE
SMALL THING
LAST SCENE
The total running time for this show is
approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes
CAST
DREW ALLEN
CAMDEN BAKER
ANDREW BENNETT
ALPHONSE BROWN III
JADYN BURROWS
CARISSA CAMPOS
TAYLOR CAVAZOS
MILO CHRISTNER
FLORA TEWOLDE GEBREMEDHIN
ABBY GIBSON
CHANNING GRACE
NORA HAYES
MIKAYLA HOFFMAN
AMANDA HOPFE
MAX KLOESEL
JOE LEDET
ALEXIS LLENOS
CAMDEN LOYLESS
CAMERON MARSHALL
ASHLEY MCKAY
CATE MERCADO
OLIVIA MOELLER
SOFIA MOELLER
MARIN MONIGAN
MEGHAN MOSS
KHADI NGUYEN
HALLE PETERSON
JULIANNA REVILLA
OLIVIA RODRIGUEZ
RIANNA ROY
AMBER SCHAEFER
CARMEN SCHULTZ
JOSHUA SITOY
JULIA SPENCE
EMMY SPRADLING
RILEY TONER
SAMANTHA WALKER
CREW
STAGE MANAGER
NATALIE YEATTS
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS
KIMAYA SAVARGAONKAR
CHLOE POGGEMOELLER
MICHAEL SOARES
LIGHTING CREW
ABBY STRACHOTA (HEAD)
JACKSON HOLDEN
SOUND CREW
LUKE HOLDEN (HEAD)
KYLER GANT-SONNIER
PROJECTIONS CREW
Christina payne
kendall mchenry
COSTUME / WARDROBE CREW
ELIZABETH EAPEN (HEAD)
VIVIAN PEN
MADELINE PARKER
AVA ALLEN
EMILY LUCAS
CARLY FRICKE
SCENIC / RUN CREW
LAUREN FURR (HEAD)
CARLEY COVEY
MASON FRANK
NIA MCFARLANE
CHLOE DEYO
ALEX YEATTS
PROPS CREW
MARLEY DOBSON (HEAD)
BEE SALAZAR
MORGAN WHEELER
SOPHI MCKINNEY
Company
Be sure to join us for
MATILDA The Musical
JANUARY 27TH
7PM
JANUARY 28TH
2PM & 7PM
FEBRUARY 3RD
7PM
FEBRUARY 4TH
2PM & 7PM
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Special Thanks
Carla Breaux
Dawson Diamonds
Dawson High School eTV Team
Dawson Ovation Booster Club
Mike Fox Photography
Pearland ISD Business Office
Tonya Schepis
Chris Irwin
Mallory Thornton
Sheldon Neely
Teri Zuteck
Ovation 2022-2023 Season Sponsors
The Dobson Family
The Covey Family
The Schultz Family
Love and Information Spotlight Sponsors
The Darcey Family
The Dobson Family
The Hopfe Family
The Kloesel Family
The Parker Family
The Schultz Family
Love and Information Followspot Sponsors
The Toner Family
The Yeatts Family
Love and Information Footlight Sponsors
The Brown, Covey,
Deyo, Eapen, Frank,
Fricke, Furr, Loyless,
Moeller, Moss, Parker,
Rodriguez, Salazar, Spence,
Strachota, Suen,
and Wheeler Families
Parent Volunteers
We could not do this show without the countless parent volunteers who gave so selflessly of their time during this production. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!
Costumes
Melisa Bennett, Amanda Hayes,
Cathy Schaefer, Amy Petersen
Set Construction
Stephen Bennett, John Burrows, Oscar Cavazos, Doug Holden
Michael Savage, Eric Schaefer
Cesar Rodriguez, Steven Ruth
Pearland ISD Administration
Larry Berger, Superintendent
David Moody, Deputy Superintendent
Dr. Nyla Watson, Chief Academic Officer
Jorgannie Carter, Chief Financial Officer
Jon-Paul Estes, Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Lisa Nixon, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Tanya Dawson, General Counsel
Dr. Sundie Dahlkamp, Executive Director of Human Resource Services and Communications
Marlo Keller, Executive Director of Elementary Education
Dr. La'Kesha Henson-Vaughn, Executive Director of Intermediate Schools
Kelly Holt, Executive Director of High Schools
Tom Bell, Director of Fine Arts
Victor Raygoza, Fine Arts Coordinator
Danielle Morgan, Fine Arts Administrative Assistant
Board of Trustees
Sean Murphy, President
Crystal Carbone, Vice President
Lance Botkin, Secretary
Toni Carter
Dr. Kristofer Schoeffler
Amanda Kuhn
Nanette Weimer
Dawson High School Administration
Erin Hamann, Principal
Carla Breaux, Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Shelly Black, Assistant Principal
Brandon Childers, Assistant Principal
John Hinton, Assistant Principal
Jason Karim, Assistant Principal
Autumn Maddox, Assistant Principal
Rodney McFarland, Assistant Principal
Tatum Jones, Administrative Assistant to the A.P.s
Connie Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant to the A.P.s
Sylvia Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant to the A.P.s
Kori Spruce, Lead Counselor
Christopher Daniel
Jessica Frasier
Dr. Prestal Malloy
Brittanee Morris
Bob Paluszak
Dr. Shara Schlitzberger
Jessica Sellers