TXST SoTDF presents Everybody
March 26, 2025
By Lauren Jurgemeyer
Publicity Coordinator
School of Theatre, Dance, and Film
San Marcos, TX – Texas State University's School of Theatre, Dance, and Film presents Everybody, a thought-provoking and visually stunning play by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, running April 1 through 6 in the Theatre Center Mainstage Theatre.
Directed by the talented Kara-Lynn Vaeni, one of the newest faculty members, this profoundly engaging work explores themes of fate, mortality, and the human condition inventively and emotionally. Everybody reimagines the 15th-century morality play Everyman for a contemporary audience.
Life is unexpected, and so is this production. Audiences will never know who is playing who—casting is a lottery, a game of chance. At the top of the show, actors will draw their character from a hat. The ensemble features Sammy Arungwa, Drew Dunson, Fallon Fontenot, Kate Herlihy, Britney Huguley, Oliver Knight, Ron Lessane, Illiana Perez, Jack Peznola, Ronisha Reneus, Abigail Rose, and Natoz Walker.
The creative team has worked to bring Jacobs-Jenkins' thought-provoking script to the stage, transporting audiences into the play's metaphysical world. The team consists of Kacey Wasson, scenic designer; Sarah Rosenkranz, costume designer; Emma Bayless, lighting designer; Trinity Lee, sound designer; Colin Shay, technical director; Abigail Thompson, dramaturg; and Catherine Kenner, production stage manager.
Audiences will not want to miss Everybody with it’s blend of humor, heart, and deep philosophical exploration.
TXST School of Theatre, Dance, and Film is offering San Marcos residents the exclusive opportunity to attend a pay-what-you-can dress rehearsal. For more information, please email theatre@txstate.edu.
Don’t miss Everybody (April 1-6) in the Theatre Center Mainstage Theatre. Tickets range from $10 to $15 and can be purchased online at txstatepresents.com.
Special Events
MONDAY, March 31 at 7:30 PM: San Marcos Night (Invited Dress Rehearsal) email theatre@txstate.edu for more information!
SUNDAY, April 6 following the show: A talk back with cast and production team
April 1-6, 2025
TUESDAY, April 1 at 7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, April 2 at 7:30 PM
THURSDAY, April 3 at 7:30 PM
FRIDAY, April 4 at 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, April 5 at 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, April 6 at 2:00 PM
Ticket Information
The Cast
Cast
Usher/God/Understanding: Natoz Walker
Usher/God/Time: Fallon Fontenot
Death: Drew Dunson
Somebodies/Strength/Senses/Beauty/Mind: Sammy Arungwa, Oliver Knight, Illiana Perez, Ronisha Reneus, Abigial Rose†
Friendship/Kinship/Stuff: Jack Peznola
Cousin: Ron Lessane
Love: Britney Huguley
Little Girl: Kate Herlihy
†Lottery Characters
The Production Team
Director: Kara-Lynn Vaeni
Assistant Directors: Angela Rose Williams, Emma Davis
Choreographer: Kate Herlihy
Dramaturg: Abigail Thompson
Production Stage Manager: Catherine Kenner
Assistant Stage Managers: Emma Frith, Madison Montagne
Production Assistants: Sophie Pope, Hunter Domzalski, Ben Jester, Elle Schmal, Jasmine Pace
Scenic Designer: Kacey Wasson
Costume Designer: Sarah Rosenkranz
Assistant Costume Designer: Mj Kelly
Lighting Designer: Emma Bayless
Assistant Lighting Designer: Jessie Flam
Sound Designer: Trinity Lee
Sound Engineer: Scott Murdock
Technical Director: Colin Shay
Assistant Technical Director: Kent Mascheck
Theatre Center Scene Shop Supervisor: Edward Kohler
Deck Crew: Kyle Tockey, Molly Hunt
Scenic Charge Artist: Emily Cook
Assistant Charge Artist: Marsail Abuaita
Scenic Artists: Courtney Winkelman, Emma Bayless, Kacey Wasson, Halle Davis
Paint Production Assistants: Marsail Abuaita, Emily Cook, Reese Van Osten
Head Rigger: Tim White
Head Electrician: Guillermo Sanchez
Assistant Electrician: Johnny Eathorne, Danny Drysdale
Lighting Programmer: Llailan Bennett
Light Board Op: Jonathan Washington
Deck Electrician: Martin Wanzer
Electrics Crew: Wyatt Hood, Brittany Baugh, Kate Gonzales, Myles Rodriguez, Gabe Glinski, Ren Davis
Sound Board Op: Marc Aldridge
Properties Supervisor: Jordan Kelly Andrews
Properties Lead: Sara Mendoza
Assistant Properties Supervisor: Kaitlyn Hartnagel
Prop Artisans: Andrea Alviar, Kamryn Coleman, Xavier Dvorak, Alaina Goodlee, Theo Ontiueros-Dravigne, Janae Payton, Becca Rudloff, Sarah Marek, Kent Mascheck, Maddie McCraken, Sara Mendoza, Kaelyn Miller, Jasmine Pace, Catcher Reeves, Audrey Smith, Laura Walker
Costume Director: Monica Pasut
Stitchers: Lauren Dane, Hallie Davis, Madeleine Glauser, Nina Haurani, Nikki Hernandez, Allie Hildebran, MJ Kelly, Elliot Koch, Sarah Marek, Natasha Newton, Reagan Ramsey, Parker Reed, Cel Wackerle, Liam Arney, Magali Carrasquillo, Kiki Cude, Kennedy Sanchez, Morgan Weissmuller, Sara Mendoza, Giana Michaud
Wardrobe Supervisor: Giana Michaud
Wardrobe Crew: Emma Lindsey, Collin Durst
Production Advisors & Staff
Dramaturgy Advisor: Kara-Lynn Vaeni; Fight/Intimacy Director: Tobie Minor; Stage Management Advisor: Leigh’Ann Andrews; Scenic Advisor: Cheri Prough DeVol; Lighting Advisor: Brandon Rosen; Sound Advisor: Scott Murdock; Technical Direction Advisor: Colin Shay; Properties Advisor: Jordan Kelly Andrews; Theatre Center Scene Shop Supervisor: Edward Koehler; Paint Advisor: Courtney Winkelman; Costume Director: Monica Pasut; Cutter/Draper: Hannah Choat; Wardrobe Advisor: Monica Pasut; Box Office Manager: Robert Styers; Publicity Coordinator: Lauren Jurgemeyer; Director of Production: Lesley Fairman
For more information about this story or other news, email Lauren Jurgemeyer, publicity coordinator for the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film, at theatre@txstate.edu.
About the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film
Recently ranked #25 in the World by Hollywood Reporter, Texas State's School of Theatre, Dance, and Film has one of the nation's largest and most notable fine arts programs. With a vibrant and active faculty of industry professionals, the school prepares students for successful careers in the entertainment industry. The school's mission is to nurture the next generation of collaborative, curious, and civically engaged artists, educators, and scholars.