From Up Here
by Liz Flahive
Directed by Dr. Kevin Thomas Browne
November 3, 4, & 5, at 7:30 pm
November 6, at 2:00 pm
“From Up Here” is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
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PRODUCTION TEAM
Director – Dr. Kevin Thomas Browne
Technical Director – Austin Aschbrenner
Stage Manager – Jessica Reddig
Costume Designer – Eriko Terao
Scenic Designer – Tania Barrenechea
Sound Designer/Master Electrician – Jeffrey Oakley
Properties Coordinator – Ari Beaudoin
CAST
Lauren – Ari Beaudoin
Mr. Goldberger/Officer Stevens – Forrest Breshears
Kate – Grace Burns
Charlie – Dalton Carroll
Grace – Annabelle “AB” Dickson
Caroline – Harlie Gann-Egan
Daniel – Dean Prince
Kenny – Carter Rideout
“From Up Here” : Director’s Notes
Liz Flahive’s play shows us a loving and devoted family in distress and disarray. The oldest child Kenny is “different,” and has done something so disruptive that at first he seems to be the cause of the Barrett’s troubles. The play asks tough questions about work, about time, about our ability to listen to one another, and especially our ability to forgive both others and ourselves. Will Kenny find the redemption he needs (and we all deserve)? And can the power of family love overcome the stress that threatens it? Please note that in normal times our family would hug more. We are operating under COVID restrictions, which are necessary, but which make our relationships seem a lot colder than we wish.
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FACULTY, STAFF, & CREW
Chair of the department of Film, Theatre, & Creative Writing / Associate Professor – Shauna Colclasure Meador
Technical Director/Production Manager/Lecturer – Austin Aschbrenner
Resident Designer / Assistant Professor – Tania Barrenechea
Associate Professor – Dr. Kevin Thomas Browne
Associate Professor – Chris Fritzges
Costume Studio Manager / Lecturer – Eriko Terao
Business Manager – Melissa Pearson
Adjunct Instructor – Chad Bradford
Scenic Carpenter – Trey Ewart
Master Electrician – Jeffrey Oakley
Costume Shop Assistants – Eli Summers & LaDiamond Maker
Paint Charge – Hunter Whitfield
Properties Coordinator – Ari Beaudoin
Properties Artisan – James Dudeck
Assistant Stage Manager – Lexie Jones
Assistant Lighting Designer – Trey Ewart
Run Crew – Michael Canady, Hanna Greene, Zane Holloway, Nicole Hunt, & Malcolm Wilson-Duckery
Wardrobe Crew – Taylor Conway, Eli Summers, & Ladell Tyler
House Manager – James Dudeck
Ushers – Michael Moreton & LaDiamond Maker
Director, Dr. Kevin Thomas Browne
Dr. Kevin Thomas Browne earned his B.A. at Claremont-McKenna College in California, his M.A. at Arizona State University, and his Ph.D. at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He began working at UCA in 2003. His directing credits include Ubu Roi, Three Days of Rain, Hamlet, The Threepenny Opera, Spring Awakening, and A Doll’s House. Recent acting credits include Friar Lawrence in Romeo and Juliet, Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night, and the Player King in Hamlet. Dr. Browne is a member of AEA, SGA, SSD&C, and ATHE.
Technical Director, Austin Aschbrenner
Austin recently earned his M.F.A. in Scenic Design from the University of Arkansas in 2020. He also earned his B.S. in Theatre with concentrations in both performance/directing and technical theatre in 2016 from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He has worked at various Theatres and Opera Houses from New Mexico to Italy. His design credits include work at the University of Arkansas, CYT Dallas, Arts Center of the Ozarks, Opera of the Ozarks, Shine Performing Arts, and New Venture Theatre in Baton Rouge Louisiana. He is very excited to be able to work as the Technical Director for University of Central Arkansas and their production of From Up Here.
Stage Manager, Jessica Reddig
Jessica Reddig (she/her) is a senior theatre major at UCA. Previously she has stage managed Do You Feel Anger?, Fool for Love, and Lungs. She has spent her summers working for TEXAS Outdoor Musical, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, and Youth Theatre of Central Arkansas. In the spring she is the stage manager for Little Shop of Horrors. She encourages everyone to get vaccinated so we can continue to have safe, live theatre.
Assistant Stage Manager, Lexie Jones
Alexandra (Lexie) Jones is a theater major in her senior year. She has previously Assistant Stage Managed Do You Feel Anger? in the spring of 2021. She has enjoyed being able to work on a show in person once more. Her hope is that the audience walks away from the show thinking about their own lives in a new light. She gives special thanks to her parents Scott and Steffani Jones for encouraging her to pursue her passion.
Costume Designer, Eriko Terao
Eriko Terao(She/Her) has served as the Costume Specialist for UCA Theatre. She has earned a B.A. in Theatre from UCA, and an MFA in Costume Design in Theatre from Indiana University Bloomington. For UCA Theatre Costume Design: Trestle at Pope Lick Creek(2009), Three Billy Goats Gruff(2010), Bacchae(2010), The Spider and The Bee(2011), Mr. Marmalade(2011), Do You Feel Anger?(2021), The Rivals (2020).
Scenic Designer, Tania Barrenechea
Tania is a scenic designer and artisan for the theatre. She received her MFA in Scenic Design from the Pennsylvania State University. She received the Creative Achievement Award from the College of Arts and Architecture and the Anne Gibson Award for Professional Development in Theatre Design and Technology in 2020. Production credits include A Little Night Music directed by Phillip Fazio and To kill a Mockingbird directed by Susan Schulman at The Pennsylvania State University. She has also assited Milagros Ponce de Leon in the Production of Miss you Like Hell at the Olney Theatre Center in Maryland and Life is a dream at the Gala Theatre in DC. She is the Head of Design at the University of Central Arkansas.
Sound Designer/Master Electrician, Jeffrey Oakley
Jeffrey Oakley is a senior at UCA and excited to present his first Sound / Co. Projection design for From Up Here, as well as see all the hard work his peers have put into the show! He has previously done lighting design for Do You Feel Anger, the Student Spring Showcase, and Speak Daggers. Over the summers he has worked with Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, and Texas the Outdoor Musical working as Assistant Master Electrician.
Properties Coordinator, Ari Beaudoin and in cast as Lauren
Ariana Beaudoin is thrilled to be playing Lauren in UCA theatre’s production of From Up Here. She is a senior and has been a loyal member to the theatre since coming to UCA, playing in Richard III and the Rivals. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Forrest Breshears as Mr. Goldberger/Officer Stevens
William Forrest Breshears is a sophomore and theatre major at UCA. He’s been in past productions such as Wrestling with my Dignity, Guys and Dolls, Fiddler on the Roof, and many more. He enjoys the therapeutic process from theatre, and hopes audiences will get the themes in this play. Special thanks to everyone who worked on the production.
Grace Burns as Kate
Grace Burns is a senior Creative Writing major and Music/Theatre minor. She first began theatre in high school and has been participating in it ever since. Grace has been in musicals and plays alike, and was in the One Acts Festival in 2019. She gives a big shout out to her friends and family for their help and support!
Dalton Carroll as Charlie
Dalton is elated to make his Fall semester debut as Charlie in From Up Here alongside his newfound pham! Currently pursuing a degree in Theatre and Biology at the University of Central Arkansas, he just finished an exciting summer of shows, including roles in Spongebob Squarepants the Musical at the Studio Theatre, and performing at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s production of Primating at the Little Rock Zoo. Recent UCA production credits include, Tis Pity She’s A Whore (Ensemble), The Effect (as Tristan), and Medea (as Jason). He is also excited to have begun his journey to become a certified actor combatant, having received his certifications in single sword, broadsword, and promptly unarmed combat, earlier next year. Dalton would like to credit the UCA Theatre department for providing amazing compassion and support for their artists and performers!
Annabelle “AB” Dickson as Grace
Annabelle “AB” Dickson is a senior theatre major and soon-to-be director in the Festival of One Acts. They have recently been a part of The Rivals, Do You Feel Anger, and AST’s Virtual Tour. They hope you enjoy the show, as it’s a complex and beautiful story. Thanks to stage management, the talented designers, and of course— Dr. Browne.
Harlie Gann-Egan as Caroline
Harlie Gann-Egan is a Senior Theatre Major. She has participated in shows ‘Tis Pity (Assistant Stage Manager), Medea (The Foreigner), Next To Normal (Sound Technician 1), and Rivals (Stage Manager). Glad to be back in person! Hope you enjoy the show!
Dean Prince as Daniel
Dean Prince is a sophomore theatre Major at UCA. This is his first production in the theatre department. They are the Treasurer of Bear Brawlers and recently published their own book of poetry. He looks forward to working with a great cast!
Carter Rideout as Kenny
Carter Rideout is tremendously excited to begin their Senior year at UCA, portraying Kenny in this production of From Up Here. Other noteworthy roles of theirs include Henry in Next to Normal, Buckingham in Richard III, and Ethan in Sled Ride. Carter is a theatre major with a creative writing minor, a semi-talented shapeshifter, and a big fan of their cat, Kyle.
