“KRAPP’S LAST TAPE” and “IN THE END OF TIMES”
By Samuel Beckett and Alex Fawkes, respectively
Directed by Nasir Faulknor and Alex Fawkes, respectively,
as part of our Student Directed Series
Feb. 13 - 14, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
UB Katharine Cornell Theatre
“Krapp’s Last Tape” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.com
Run time: 2hrs and 15 minutes, with one intermission.
AUDIENCE ADVISORIES: Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
“IN THE END OF TIMES” CAST
Elliott – Alex Fawkes
Preacher Man / Jason – Justin Lapidus
Tammy – Leslie Gil
Karen – Kathleen Isaacs
Steve / Cult Member #2 – Bolaji Idowu
Cult Member #1 / (U/S Karen & Tammy) – Eira Chiang
Cult Member / (U/S Cult Member #1) – Olivia Barbarossa-Robinson
Cult Member – Nate White
"IN THE END OF TIMES" PRODUCTION TEAM AND CREW
Director/Sound, Lighting and Set Designer: Alex Fawkes
Stage Manager: Renee Wong
Assistant Stage Manager: Julius Grower
Sound Designer: Alex Tripoli
Stagehand: Nate White
DIRECTOR'S NOTE FOR "IN THE END OF TIMES"
"In the End of Times" started out as a silly experiment for a playwrighting class revolving around the concept of a group of gay friends meeting a Karen as the world was ending while poking fun at the notion that gay people are going to hell.
However, as the state of the world has continued to decline in recent months, along with things happening in my personal life, some of the themes in the play started to hit too close to home. So, I rewrote it. Recently, we have seen a lot of people being divided everywhere and hatred rising. Including in queer spaces such as with the LGB no T movement. And I wanted to explore that, not only with each character representing different facets of the community and me projecting insecurities, experiences or thoughts I've had in each of them, but also showcasing them as a flawed human being. Or a cult and how people will attach to any belief during times of stress.
I also wanted to convey that what matters most should not be who we are, but being kind to each other even as things are falling apart (yes, even "Karens"). We need to stand together, and we never know what is going on in someone's life.
This is the first play I've written and directed so I don't expect it to be perfect! But I hope I will continue to grow in my craft as I go and that people are still able to have fun and enjoy it. I also want to thank the cast and crew for helping me make this happen. It trult couldn't have been done without any of you!
-Alex Fawkes
“KRAPP’S LAST TAPE” CAST
Krapp – Andre White
"KRAPP'S LAST TAPE" PRODUCTION TEAM
Director/Stage Manager/Set & Lighting Designer: Nasir Faulknor
Stage Manager: Renee Wong
Hair and Makeup Designers: Faith Marsala and Andre White
Sound Operator: Alex Fawkes
FRONT ON HOUSE STAFF
House Manager: Hadhrat Matemilola
UB THEATRE AND DANCE 2025-2026 BOOSTERS
Janeen Cole
Meredith Conti
Cynthia Darling
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Vincent Koscielniak
Rion and Julie Cohn Kweller
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Julia Krieter
Paul Liguori
Thomas Mitchell
Elise Pearlman May
Nicholas Quinn
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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.
