
Mary Bates
Eurydice




"What happiness it would be to cry."
Position: Stage Manager
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Missouri State University, 2024
Written by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Karen Sabo
Scenic Design by Isabelle Lawrence
Lighting Design by Hudson Patterson
Costume Design by Eryn BrooksBrewer, Megaen Howell
Photos by Abbey Paul
Paperwork




Eurydice was my first play stage managing at Missouri State University! Working on such a sentimental show was incredibly rewarding. I was able to work with two casts which meant all blocking and notes had to be very specific in order to make communication clear between the two groups. This show was also my first time working with intimacy so learning how to write down detailed notes so that everything was done in a sensitive manner was new to me but incredibly important to do right. I worked hard with the intimacy coordinator and the actors to make sure the process went as smoothly and comfortably as possible!
Cast
Eurydice - Olivia Yearwood and Melody DeMerchant
Orpheus - Chase Matous and Cameron Ulmer
Father - Brian Lucchesi
The Nasty Interesting Man - Thad Baker
The Child - Kierstyn Aug
Little Stone - Nigel Norvel, Bella Dickmeyer and Margot Maple
Loud Stone - Naia Montgomery and Amelie Chaouat
Big Stone - Zach Polisner and Alex Marchena
Greek Chorus - Emilia Ordonez, Caroline Johnson, Isabelle Bates, Piper Selah and Antonio Malave
Cast
Murder Cast
Justine Case - Jada Bunch
Shea Crescendo - Jayna Glynn
Joan McArthur - Kalei Fogg
Varthur McArthur - Ryan Sohrab
Cameroon Mitchelljohn - Peyton Nicholson
Geroge Murderer - Sam Wise
Vivika Orsonwells - Scout Hutchinson
Clarke Staples - Nicole Rivera
Lily Wright - Alyssa Menckhoff
Josh Young - Josh Young
Aider and Abettors - Jane Wester, Ana Garcia, Christian Wood, Mara Kolberg