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SUSANNE SHAWYER (Director): Susanne Shawyer is a dramaturg, theatre historian, and Associate Professor of Theatre at Elon University. Her research on dramaturgies of protest and theatre pedagogy has been published in such journals as Theatre Journal, Theatre Topics, Research in Drama Education, Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism, Performance Matters, Canadian Theatre Review, as well as multiple anthologies. She is Affiliate Faculty—Dramaturgy Specialist with Theatrical Intimacy Education, an organization dedicated to training students and theatre professionals in theatrical intimacy best practices. She is currently Co-Editor of the journal Theatre Topics. Favorite Elon credits include The Wolves, Moment, Servant of Two Masters. Education: PhD in Theatre, University of Texas at Austin.
KIM SHIVELY (Dramaturgy Coordinator): Kim Shively is an Associate Professor in the Department of Performing Arts at Elon University where she teaches acting and directs. She is also Associate Faculty with Theatrical Intimacy Education and works as an intimacy educator, choreographer and coordinator. A member of Actors’ Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA, Kim has enjoyed a professional career in Theatre, Television, Commercials, Hosting and Voice-over. Professional credits include work with Shakespeare Orange County, Laguna Playhouse, and the Asolo Rep; roles on Guiding Light, As the World Turns, The Young and the Restless, CSI:Miami; and appearances in over a dozen national commercials both on camera and as a voice-over artist. As a director, Kim has worked for various organizations developing and producing content. Recent directing credits include the university premiere of Moment by Deirdre Kinahan, Trojan Barbie by Christine Evans, The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe, and a world premier workshop of The Inferior Sex, by Jacqueline Lawton. Shively has also presented her research and led workshops for universities and organizations all over the world, including the Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE), North Carolina Women’s Theatre Festival, South Eastern Theatre Conference (SETC), Culture Change Hub in Berlin, and Germany. Her pedagogical research has been published in The Players Journal (NIU), Methods (Pace), Theatre Topics (Johns Hopkins), the book Objectives, Obstacles and Tactics in Practice: Perspectives on Activating the Actor published by Routledge, and Education in Theatrical Intimacy as Ethical Practice for University Theatre with co-author Susanne Shawyer, published by the Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism. Shively is co-author of the book Applied Meisner for the 21st Century Actor. Kim earned a BFA in Theatre Performance at Chapman University and an MFA at the FSU/Asolo Conservatory.
MATTHEW BOBZIEN (Assistant Director): Matthew Bobzien is a Junior from Raleigh, NC double majoring in Drama & Theatre Studies and Arts Administration. Matthew’s Elon credits include 24 Hour Plays Tors Snack Break (Alpha Psi Omega, Director), 10 Minute Play Festival (NewWorks, Producer), Sense and Sensibility (Dramaturg), Sensory Overload (Playwright, Director), and 20 Plays in 40 Minutes (Alpha Psi Omega, Director, Deviser, Performer). Matthew is a member of Elon Performing Arts’ Improv Troupe, Instant Laughter. He also serves as Technical Supervisor for Renegade Productions. He would like to thank his family, friends, and mentors for all of their support.
JARON COLE (Dramaturg): Dramaturgy debut! Jaron is a senior in the Music Theatre and Arts Administration programs. Elon highlights include: Spelling Bee (Director/Choreographer), Into The Woods (Mysterious Man), and Fugitive Songs (Assistant to Prof. Deb Leamy). Jaron has worked administratively with The Muny and The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Jaron is the President of Renegade Productions and is serving as the Artistic Director of Elon Cares for the third year. Jaron would like to thank Dr. Shawyer, Professor Shively, his friends and family!
MERCEDES RUIZ (Dramaturg): Mercedes Ruiz is a queer Latinx playwright, dramaturg, and arts administrator. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Drama Theatre Studies and Arts Administration with a minor in Business Administration this December. She is passionate about mental health, equity in the performing arts, LGBTQ+ rights, comedy, and artistry. She has experience in acting, writing, production, and business administration in the performing arts. In the Fall of 2021, she had the opportunity to have a full-length play reading for her first complete work, Three is a Crowd, a play about a lively birthday party that ends in disaster in the form of tarnished friendships and relationships. She has enjoyed working with the dramaturgy team, cast, and crew on this dynamic production. She hopes you enjoy the show!
HALEY COVINGTON (Dramaturg): Haley Covington is a Senior B.F.A. Acting and B.A. Arts Administration double major from Franklin, Tennessee. Haley is thrilled to be making her dramaturgy debut. Elon credits include Marianne in Sense and Sensibility, Witch 2 in Macbeth, Actor 1 in #Silenced, #8 U/S in The Wolves, and Petunia U/S in Clown Bar. Professional credits include Feste (U/S) in Twelfth Night at Great River Shakespeare Festival. Instagram: @haleycovington