Renee Kinsler - Stage Manager
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Bright Star
Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Bright Star is a story of loss, new love, and re-connection. Moving between the 1920's and 40's, the story follows Alice Murphy and Billy Cane as their lives unfurl in way they could never have imagined. Michigan State's production drew inspiration from the train rotundas of the South to underscore the themes of paths and lives converging. The staging featured a stage lift that was used throughout the performance.
The cast of Bright Star
Billy Cane (Mark Zum Mallen, center ) dreams of his future. Ensemble, left to right: Bobby Conlan, Mandy Marsili, Chloe Kirchmeier, Toby Sanders
Cast of Bright Star
The cast of Bright Star
Photos courtesy of Michigan State University Department of Theatre
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director/Choreographer: Brad Willcuts
Choreographer: Sloan Lemberg
Asst. Directors: Reese Verlinde, Rachel Vos
Music Director: Dave Wendelberger
Asst. Music Director: Ally Dodederlein
Costume Designer: Mona Jahani*
Asst. Costume Designer: Katherine Poon
Scenic Designer: Jordan House
Lighting Designer: Lilian Meyers*
Sound Designer: Lucas Nunn
Asst. Sound Designer: Melina Rodriguez
Props Designer: Alexis "Leroy" Misiak
Dramaturgs: Dan Smith & Casie Menuck
Stage Manager: Jennifer Lowe
Asst. Stage Managers: Abby Mullen, Rachel Kramer, Renee Kinsler
*Denotes candidate for Master of Fine Arts