Directed by Andre White as part of our Student Directed Series
Co-Directors: Ty Burgess and Sarah Bray
Dec. 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
UB Katharine Cornell Theatre
Performers: Lorelei Benson, Cal Boozel, Ty Burgess, Madeline Dundon, Sadie Everhart, Garrett Flick, Zephyr Freeman, Caroline Jameson, Justin Lapidus, Will Tocke, Kyra Vest, Emilia Vischi, Danielle Walker
Production Team
Lighting Designer: Liam Deyell
Sound Designer: Kay O'Sullivan
Deck Crew: Mya Haygood-El
Ushers/Pianists: Bob Bartolotta, Evelynpaige Feron
As part of our Student Directed Series, theatre student Andre White hosts the 3rd Annual Shakespeare Showcase, with co-directors Ty Burgess and Sarah Bray, featuring undergraduate student performers. The informal, fifty-five minute long program includes a compilation of monologues, sonnets, and scenes from across Shakespeare’s works.
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Run Time: 55 minutes with no intermission.
SHOWCASE WORKS
Emilia Vischi and Garrett Flick – Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 5 (Juliet and Romeo)
Sadie Everhart – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act 3, Scene 2 (Helena)
Lorelei Benson – The Tempest, Act 3, Scene 3 (Ariel as a Harpy)
Madeline Dundon – The Comedy of Errors, Act 3, Scene 2 (Luciana)
Justin Lapidus – The Winter’s Tale, Act 3, Scene 3 (Antigonus)
Zephyr Freeman – The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act 2, Scene 3 (Launce)
Caroline Jameson & Cal Boozel – Othello, Act 4, Scene 3 (Emilia & Desdemona)
Kyra Vest – Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 2 (Hamlet)
Danielle Walker and Will Tocke – The Taming of the Shrew, Act 2, Scene 1
(Petruchio & Katherina — First Encounter)
Ty Burgess – Sonnet 61
UB THEATRE AND DANCE 2025-2026 BOOSTERS
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UBTHD ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNICAL STAFF
Chair/Artistic Director: Meredith Conti
Associate Chair/Producing Director: Lynne Koscielniak
Department Administrator: Veronica Sedota
Senior Staff Assistant: Rob Falgiano
Administrative Assistant: Kristin Mann
Technical Director: Nick Quinn
Production Manager: Ally Hasselback
Production Photographer: Eric Tronolone
SEASON DEDICATION
UB Theatre and Dance is honored to dedicate the 2025-26 production season to Professor Emeritus Saul Elkin and Professor Emeritus Vincent O’Neill, in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the field of theatre and to our academic and artistic community.
Throughout their distinguished careers, Professors Elkin and O’Neill have exemplified excellence in education, direction, and performance. Their visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to the transformative power of theatre have shaped generations of artists and scholars, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire. This dedication serves as a tribute to their enduring influence and a celebration of the profound impact they have made on our institution and the cultural life of our region.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & SPONSORS
The UB Department of Theatre and Dance is a proud member of the UB College of Arts and Sciences.
With a firm commitment to the advancement of creative research, experiential learning, and community engagement, the UBTHD 2025-2026 Production Season is administered by the Department of Theatre and Dance. We acknowledge our full faculty and staff for their part in preparing students for work on stage and behind the scenes.
We thank UB Center for the Arts for their support in making these productions possible.
UB Theatre and Dance wishes to acknowledge the generous continued philanthropic support of Fox Run at Orchard Park, an official contributing sponsor of the UBTHD 2025-2026 season.
