Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Director’s Notes

“We cross our bridges when we come to them and burn them behind us, with nothing to show for our progress except a memory of the smell of smoke, and a presumption that once our eyes watered.”

Bios

Owen Harsch

Owen Harsch is so excited to be making his main stage debut at Elon! He is a sophomore Acting major from Davidson, NC with previous Elon credits including Lee U/S in John Proctor is the Villain and Oliver U/S in As You Like It. Owen has had so much fun working on the show and he can’t wait for audiences to see it!

Arlan Visser

This is Arlan Visser’s second show at Elon University, previously being in As You Like It Spring Semester of the 2023-2024 year. She is an International Student and a Double Major in Acting and Psychology. She plays Guildenstern.

Parker Bowen

Parker is so excited to be working on another production at Elon! His most recent credits include last semester’s As You Like It and The Antipodes. Parker is currently a sophomore in the acting program and plans to pursue a double major in arts administration. He would like to thank all of the lesbians in his life for grounding him and his incredible family for their continued support!

Amelia Brinson

Amelia Brinson (she/her) is a sophomore Drama and Theatre Studies/Music in Liberal Arts double major from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Her Elon credits include NewWorks’s Cardboard Boxes, NewWorks’s Sleeping Beauty, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, as well as Instant Laughter. Amelia is thrilled to be a part of her first main stage production. She’d love to thank her parents, her brother, and her dog for all of their constant support of her goals.

Sarah Cadol

Sarah Cadol is a senior BFA Acting and Strategic Communications Double Major from Denver, Colorado. At Elon, Sarah works as a Multifaith Intern at the Truitt Center, Office Assistant at the Gender and LGBTQIA Center, and an Apartment Manager in the Oaks Neighborhood. Elon Credits: “Beth Powell” in John Proctor is the Villain, u/s “B” in Heart of Shrapnel. Sarah has directed and performed in several NewWorks productions, and this spring her debut play CelEXbration! will be produced. Select Theatrical Credits: Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes, Elsa in Frozen, Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz, and Ado Annie in Oklahoma!. Select Film Credits: Daisy in The Loop, Susie in Last Date, Cheyenne in Pitch It To Me, Molly in Chores, Violet in The MPDG, and Luna in La Luna. She is grateful to be part of this incredible show working alongside such passionate and hardworking artists. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Manu Cornick Fernández

Hailing from Costa Rica, Manu is a Senior Acting Major who is pleased to have the opportunity to play on a stage once again. She started her Elon on stage journey with Concord Floral, and in a full circle moment she is ending it with Paradise Lost, also directed by Dr. Shawyer. Thank you for devising with me!

Caroline Moore

Caroline Moore is a second-year Acting major at Elon! Her love for the stage began when her grandmother introduced her to the world of theatre at age 7. She was recently a part of The Antipodes & As You Like It in Elon’s past season. She gives thanks to her family, friends, and professors for their endless love & support!

Ailish O’Brien

Ailish is a second year BFA Acting student. She is delighted and grateful to be making her main stage debut and has enjoyed every minute of the process! Previous credits from Elon include John Proctor is the Villain (u/s Ivy) and Instant Laughter (comedic improv troop.) She hopes that you enjoy this show as much as she has!

Annika Benander

Annika Benander is a sophomore in BFA Acting & Art Administration double major. She is so very excited to be making her Elon Mainstage debut! Annika is local to NC, and was a member of the UNCSA High School Drama class of 2023. Many thanks to all of their friends and the entire Elon performing arts community for the endless support!

Avery Smith

Avery is so excited to be entering her second year as a BFA Acting major. She has loved her time in the program and at Elon. She has previously appeared in As You Like It directed by Kevin Otos. She cannot wait to continue her journey with this program and is so grateful for all of the love she has received from her family, friends, and professors. Enjoy the show!

Graham Cole

Graham Cole is a senior BFA Acting major. His past work at Elon includes Concord Floral (7 / Couch), As You Like It (Corin / Charles), Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Claudius), Sense and Sensibility (Mrs. Jennings u/s, Sir John u/s), and improv with Instant Laughter. Graham is also a playwright and songwriter; he is the writer of Elon NewWorks’ 2024 and 2025 Spring productions, and his music, released as The Concept of Graham, is available wherever you stream music.

Alyssa Wise

Alyssa is excited to perform in her second mainstage production as Gertrude. Alyssa is a Senior Acting and Arts Administration double major with a minor in Business. Her previous credits include The Inferior Sex (Shirley Chisholm), Antigone (Eurydice, Creon U/S), and Caroline, or Change (Emmie Thibodeaux U/S). Special thanks to her mom, granny, family, friends, professors, and her dog, Song. “Hope you enjoy the show!”

Laney Lynch

Laney Lynch is a senior Acting major, she performed in Concord Floral as Fox: 8 and has designed for multiple Elon shows as Makeup Designer for As You Like It and Pippin. She Assistant Directed Cherry Orchard with Kevin Otis, and is a consistent Writer for NewWorks with three of her own shows now produced and staged. Laney is a drag queen so look out for Betty Boob near you!

Mia Basulto

Mia Basulto Urrea is so excited to have worked on her first Elon University show! She is an Acting BFA student and a Creative Writing double major. At Elon, Mia has participated in the 24-Hour Play Festival as a writer and looks forward to future productions. She thanks her mom, dad, and teachers for always supporting her in what she’s passionate about, and she thanks her cat for being cute!

Jaden Carlisle

This is Jaden Carlisle’s first semester and show at Elon. He is a transfer student from Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, FL, having obtained his A.A. In Theatre. Some past credits include George in The Drowsy Chaperone, Eddie in Pocatello, Bridegroom in Blood Wedding, Doug in Gruesome Playground Injuries, and Jimmy in Bubble Boy: The Musical. He sends love to his family 11 hours away. Isaiah 41:10.

Gennie Philpott

Gennie is so excited to be a part of this show! Previously at Elon she understudied for Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead.

Jordan Molinari-Suggs

Jordan Molinari-Suggs is a freshman acting major. His favorite credits include Nick Bottom in Something Rotten, Chip Tolentino in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Warner Huntington III in Legally Blonde. He is very excited for his first show at Elon!

Mikayla Tees

Mikayla Tees is a First-Year Acting Major. She is so grateful to have had the opportunity to work on her first show at Elon. She would like to thank her friends, family, and teachers who have supported her throughout her theater journey thus far!

Lillian Chen

Lillian is a sophomore from New Jersey with a double major in Theatrical Design & Technology and Arts Administration and is thrilled to be Stage Managing her first show with Paradise Lost! Past productions at Elon include Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Scenic/Props Coordinator), The Antipodes (Asst. Stage Manager), Abusua – Black History Month Dance Concert (Stage Manager), and the 2024 Spring Dance Concert (Asst. Stage Manager). When she isn’t backstage, you can find her working as a house manager! Enjoy the show!

Jasmine Smith

Jasmine Smith is a recent Elon graduate with her BFA in Acting and Minor in Theatrical Design and Technology. Her previous sound credits include: John Proctor is the Villain (Elon University) and The Antipodes (Elon University). She is currently based in Charlotte and happy to be apart of another Elon production.

Talia Scheckman

Talia Scheckman is excited to be the stage manager for this production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. Talia is a junior, currently studying Theatrical Design and Technology with a concentration in stage management and a double major in Arts Administration. Her past stage management experience at Elon includes Spring Dance Concert (Stage Manager), Spring Awakening (Asst. Stage Manager) and The Bridges of Madison County (Asst. Stage Manager). Talia is grateful to the cast, crew, and creative team for their hard work and dedication, and would like to thank her family, friends, and her dog, Scout, for their continued support.

Lindsey Chambers

Lindsey Chambers is a sophomore majoring in Theatrical Design & Technology. Previously at Elon, she has been the Assistant Stage Manager for As You Like It, and she is thrilled to be the Assistant Stage Manager again for this production. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, listening to music, and watching TV. She would like to thank her family and friends for being a constant source of support.

Maya Max

Maya Max is thrilled to have worked on her first Main Stage show at Elon! As a first-year Acting BFA major with a double major in Arts Administration, she has already participated in the 24-Hour Play Festival and the 48 hour film-fest as an actress. Maya extends her heartfelt gratitude to her family and friends for their unwavering love and support.