Lighting Designer

Allie Moss is a third-year MFA student originally from Columbus, Ohio. Prior to attending UCSD, she was based in San Francisco.  UC San Diego credits: Late: A Cowboy Song, Boxed, Orlando, and Romeo and Juliet. Bay Area directing credits include Far Away (A.C.T. MFA Program), Restoration Master Reset (Cutting Ball Theater), Cloud 9 and American Hero (Custom Made Theatre Co.), and Hookman (A.C.T. Young Conservatory). Allie also served as the literary manager and casting associate at American Conservatory Theater, where she dramaturged mainstage productions, co-produced A.C.T.'s annual New Strands Festival, cast mainstage shows, and taught audition prep classes for high school, undergraduate, and graduate acting students. Allie has a BA in Theater from Goucher College and is an associate member of SDC.

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Vinegar Tom

University of California San Diego

**New Directions: A Showcase of Student Choreography**

**Dates & Times:**
- Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 PM
- Friday, June 7 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, June 8 at 7:30 PM

**Location:** Mandell Weiss Forum Theatre, UC San Diego

**About the Show:**
New Directions is a vibrant showcase featuring the innovative work of student choreographers at UC San Diego. This event is a celebration of dance, bringing together dance makers and movers from across all areas, extending beyond the department to engage the wider campus community. The showcase aims to support the next generation of embodied storytellers and movement makers, providing a platform for students to explore themes of lineage, community resilience, empowerment, liberation, and peace through their creative works.

This year's concert boasts an impressive lineup of student choreographers, including Elizabeth You, Gage Stixrude-Bertelloni, Italy Clark, Fabricio Apuy Novella, Saryah Colbert, Yali Alsberg, Mira Mitre, Vrisika Chauhan, Yvente Situ, Lauren Lee, and Sage Kowalkowski. Each choreographer brings their unique vision to the stage, asking poignant questions and inviting the audience into their explorations of movement and meaning.

**Content Warning:** Please note that the performances may include flashing/strobe lighting and depictions of firearms.

**Tickets:** Available for purchase for each performance night. Join us for an evening of compelling dance works that promise to inspire and provoke thought.

**Creatives/Designers:**
- Director: Ana María Álvarez
- Choreographers: Elizabeth You, Gage Stixrude-Bertelloni, Italy Clark, Fabricio Apuy Novella, Saryah Colbert, Yali Alsberg, Mira Mitre, Yvente Situ, Lauren Lee, Vrisika Chauhan, Sage Kowalkowski
- Lighting Designers: Vida Huang, Taylor Olson, Stephaney Knapp, Melody Vilitchai
- EDI Advocate: Aysan Celik
- Production Manager: Laura Manning
- And many more talented individuals behind the scenes.

**Director's Note:** Ana María Álvarez shares her vision for New Directions, emphasizing the power of art making as a radical act of imagination and sharing. She invites the audience to witness the courage of student artists as they navigate the complexities of their worlds through dance, exploring personal and collective narratives of liberation and transformation.

**Special Appreciation:** A heartfelt thanks to Margaret Marshall for her continued support of the New Directions Productions and our student dance makers.

Join us at the Mandell Weiss Forum Theatre for New Directions, an evening that promises not just performances, but a journey into the heart of dance as a form of expression, storytelling, and community building.

New Directions

**Event Title:** Cancelina

**Dates:** April 26 - May 18

**Location:** Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre, UC San Diego

**About the Show:**
"Cancelina" is a compelling comedy that delves into the complexities of fame, cancel culture, and the quest for redemption. The story follows Alina Jay, a former tween star turned singer/actress, whose career takes a nosedive after a controversial incident. As the internet backlash ensues, Alina's team, spearheaded by her best friend and assistant, Meg, embarks on a mission to restore her public image. This play humorously yet thoughtfully explores the dynamics of female friendship, the relentless nature of the internet, and the societal pressures faced by young women in the spotlight.

**Content Warning:** The play includes references to sensitive topics such as eating disorders, child abuse, mental illness, gun violence, and drug use. Viewer discretion is advised.

**Director's Note:** Directed by Allie Moss, "Cancelina" is described as a darkly funny romp that critically examines the impact of the internet on personal lives and relationships. It highlights the enduring strength of female friendship amidst the chaos of modern celebrity culture.

**Tickets:** Available for the performance on Saturday, May 18 at 2:00PM. 

**The Cast Includes:**
- Alina: Audrey Freund
- Meg: Mai Lan Nguyen
- Along with a talented ensemble playing multiple roles.

**The Creative Team:**
- Playwright: Beth Hyland
- Music and Lyrics: Beth Hyland with additional composition by Padra Crisafulli
- Choreography, scenic design, costume design, and more by a dedicated team of artists.

**About the Playwright:** Beth Hyland is a celebrated playwright and screenwriter known for her insightful and engaging works. Her accolades include the 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival’s L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award and the 2023 Kennedy Center’s Paula Vogel Prize.

**About the Director:** Allie Moss brings her extensive experience and unique vision to this production, having previously directed and worked on numerous acclaimed projects.

**Don't Miss This:** "Cancelina" promises to be a thought-provoking and entertaining exploration of contemporary issues, brought to life by a talented cast and creative team. Join us at the Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre for a performance that's sure to resonate long after the curtain falls.

Cancelina

Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre

**809 Almond: A Dark Comedy at Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre**

**Dates:** May 3 - May 17

**Location:** Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre, UC San Diego

**About the Show:**
"809 Almond" is a riveting dark comedy that delves into the complexities of race, sex, and late-stage capitalism through the lens of a Berkeley co-op originally founded in the Sixties. Times have changed, and the current residents, far removed from their progressive roots, are now engrossed in starting tech start-ups. In a bid to reconnect with their foundational values, they decide to recruit a Black roommate, who brings her own unique agenda to the table. This production promises a thought-provoking exploration of well-intentioned liberalism's blind spots and hypocrisies.

**Content Warning:** Please be advised that the play contains references to guns, violence, nudity, profane language, racial slurs, and features flashing lights/strobe effects.

**Tickets:** Available for the performance on Friday, May 17 at 7:30PM.

**Creative and Stage Management Team:**
- Directed by Stephen Buescher
- Written by Mylan Gray
- Featuring a talented cast including Emma Lias, Germainne Lebrón, Kyá Lee, Layth Haddad, and Torkan Omari, with a dedicated team of understudies and a comprehensive creative team behind the scenes.

**About the Playwright:**
Mylan Gray, an Eagle Scout and debate champion turned playwright, is known for their unique approach to transforming Black suffering into expressions of joy, laughter, and peace. Gray's accolades include the Lorraine Hansberry Award from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for their play, "Buried in Blood."

**About the Director:**
Professor Stephen Buescher is celebrated for his extensive experience as an actor, director, and teaching artist, having contributed to the movement training curriculum of several master’s programs and directed numerous productions across prestigious theaters.

Don't miss this compelling production that promises to challenge perceptions and spark conversations. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable theatre experience.

Lighting Designer

Taylor Olson

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Nov 22 - Dec 7, 2024

Vinegar Tom · University of California, San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance

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New Directions · University of California, San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance

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