Mae’s life is falling apart. Her boyfriend dumped her, she got fired from her job, and she moved back home to take care of her dad. As if that weren’t enough, she has this weird rash and a fantasy cowboy that just won’t leave her alone. What happens when your life path leads you right over a cliff? In this irreverent and touching play, playwright Clare Barron masterfully blends reality and fantasy in a dark comedy about falling apart as you’re failing to launch, and what you might find instead.
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Program InformationWelcome Note
Welcome to You Got Older!
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Thank you, and enjoy the show.
Director's Note
Dear cast, crew and audience,
From the very outset, I envisioned this production not merely as a creative endeavor but as a shared experience, a tapestry woven from the dedication, talent, and passion of every individual involved. To the cast and crew: your unwavering commitment, tireless efforts, and boundless creativity have brought my vision to life in ways I could have only dreamed of. Thank you.
At its core, You Got Older is a testament to the power of connection and the strength we find in each other during times of adversity. It navigates the complexities of grief, vulnerability, and the search for intimacy in a world that often feels uncertain and overwhelming. It is a reminder that, despite the inevitable struggles we face, there is beauty to be found in the shared moments of joy, laughter, and love.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making this journey one I will treasure always.
With love and gratitude,
Hannah Chiappine, director
Cast
MAE – Kira Avolio
DAD – Jack Mullen
COWBOY – Matthew Neal
MAC – Matthew Neal
HANNAH – Eve Harrison
MATTHEW – Ronan Green
JENNY – Catriona Gallagher
Production Credits
CREATIVE TEAM:
Director – Hannah Chiappine
Assistant Director – Lauren Manna
Stage Manager – Arya Nair
Intimacy Director – Angie Jepson
Intimacy Captain – Jack Mullen
Technical Director – Audrey Kimball
Lighting Designer – Karina Tejera
Prop Master – Charlie Zuckerman
Costumes – Michalah Rose
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Technical Director – Audrey Kimball
STUDENT PRODUCTION STAFF:
Stage Manager – Arya Nair
Lighting Designer – Karina Tejera
Prop Master – Charlie Zuckerman
CONCERT SERVICES STAFF:
Senior Manager of Concert Services – Luis Herrera
Coordinator, Concert Services – Matthew Carey
Concert Production Manager – Kendall Floyd
Performance Technology Technicians – Sara Pagiaro, Goran Daskalov
Special Thanks
A very special thank you to Chris Webb, Angie Jepson, Audrey Kimball, Charlie Zuckerman, Michalah Rose, Stevie Bullard, Annabella Hunt, Isaac Tardy, and the rest of the senior directors.
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