Falling  by Deanna Jent An Independent Student Production directed by Gaby DeParis \u2718   Scenic Design: GABY DEPARIS \u2718 Lighting Design & Sound Design: GABY DEPARIS \u2718 Costume Design: TEDDY KIRITSY \u2719 
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Providence CollegeDigitalCommons@ProvidencePlaybill and Promotion Falling (2018)Spring 2-16-2018Falling PlaybillProvidence CollegeFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.providence.edu/falling_pubsPart of the Theatre and Performance Studies CommonsThis Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Falling (2018) at DigitalCommons@Providence. It has been accepted for inclusion inPlaybill and Promotion by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@Providence. For more information, please contactelizabeth.tietjen@providence.edu.Recommended CitationProvidence College, "Falling Playbill" (2018). Playbill and Promotion. 2.https://digitalcommons.providence.edu/falling_pubs/2PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEO RECORDING of any kind is strictly prohibited during performances in the Angell Blackfriars Theatre and the Bowab Studio Theatre.  PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELLULAR PHONES AND PAGERS before the performance begins. TEXT MESSAGING  IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE THEATRE during the performance out of respect to the performers and as a courtesy to those seated near you.THE MAIN RESTROOMS are located down the stairs in the lower lobby.    ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS are located at either end of the main lobby. If you are a person with a disability and require an assistive device, service, or other accommodation to participate in events in the Smith Center, please contact the Central Reservations Coordinator (401-865-2070; M-F 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) well in advance.TICKETS FOR EVENTS in the Angell Blackfriars Theatre and the Bowab Studio Theatre may be purchased online or over the telephone by Visa or Mastercard. If we have an accurate email for you, information will be sent to you prior to all mainstage events.  To add your name to our list or to purchase tickets, call 401-865-2218 or visit www.providence.edu/theatre.THE BOX OFFICE AT THE SMITH CENTER FOR THE ARTS is open for walk-up sales 1:30-5:00 PM Monday through Friday when classes are in session, and one hour prior to curtain on performance days.  Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted for walk-up sales. ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL AND CANNOT BE REFUNDED.  You may exchange tickets for a different performance of the same production by returning your tickets to the Box Office up to 24 hours prior to curtain, subject to seat availability.Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance and Film Presents...Falling by Deanna Jent Scenic DesignGABY DEPARIS '18Lighting Design & Sound Design GABY DEPARIS '18Costume DesignTEDDY KIRITSY '19An Independent Student Production directed by Gaby DeParis '18THE CAST PRODUCTION CREWStage ManagerSABRINA GUILBEAULTFront of House AssistantsTIM BROWN GRACE DOLANLight Board OperatorWILL OSER Sound BoardOperator KEVIN SKIRVINRunning CrewTIM BROWN GRACE DOLANKEVIN SKIRVIN Wardrobe CrewTEDDY KIRITSYPoster Design GABY DEPARISBox Office ManagerKATHLEEN MOOREHouse ManagerGABI DESS Box Office and PublicityEMILY CLARKGABI DESSOLIVIA FERRITHALEA GAUTHIERKATHLEEN MOOREANNIE ROMANOLAURA ROSTKOWSKIScene Shop CrewDANIEL CRONINRICHARD CUSTODIOGERARDO DAVILAJAKE DENTONEMMANUEL LAZO MANGUALMIREYA LOPEZANNIE RODRIGUEZJUAN VELEZ Bill......................................... Grammy................................ Tami......................................Lisa.......................................Josh.......................................THOMAS EDWARDSKATE FITZPATRICKCAPRIAL HARRISREAGAN QUITTSCHREIBERBRYAN SABBAGThere will be no intermission.Special ThanksKathleen and Larry DeParis Grace DolanMaxine WheelockTrevor Elliot George MarksJimmy Calitri Susan WernerMegan ChangAli Boyd ••Director’s NotesThis journey began for me long before the rehearsal process started, and even before I held auditions. For as long as I can remember, I knew that when I chose a piece to direct for my senior capstone I wanted it to tie together both of my loves, theatre and psychology. It just so happens that I was lucky enough to double major in these areas. I have always been drawn to the fact that theatre can be used as a tool for social change, and I wanted to make sure I tapped into that. Mental illness is something everyone deals with in one way or another, and I am no exception to that. I have no con-cerns in sharing that mental illness has been a huge part of my life, which is why I probably ended up so interested in psychology in the first place. When I first started looking for plays that portrayed mental illness on the stage, I was disheartened. Many of the works already written seemed forced, and more educational than entertaining and thought provoking. None of them had plot to them; none of them had a storyline that would draw audiences in. There was a point in which I feared my dream of fusing my majors together into this project would not come true, or that I was going to have to undertake the difficult process of writing my own piece. After hours and hours sitting in front of my computer, for at least the sev-enth day of searching, I fell upon this show that you are about to see. Falling is more than just a play about a young man with severe au-tism spectrum disorder and his family. It is about sending forth a mes-sage of love, and how important it is to love even those who are hard to love. That is the main reason I was drawn to this play. In a world filled with so much hate, it is important to see that every single per-son is capable of loving and of being loved in return. There should be no exceptions to this, and no excuse for treating those around you with the same level of respect you would want to be given in return.The second reason I was drawn to this play is because it authentically and unapologetically gives an inside look into a home and family that has been so deeply effected by mental illness. More often than not, mental ill-ness such as autism spectrum disorder is glorified, focusing on the aspects of unique talent in specific areas such as music or science. This is not the full story. Not even close. People don’t want to know or see the harsh reality of mental illness, because to be quite honest it isn’t pretty. Without revealing what goes on behind closed doors and only providing people with knowl-edge based on what they see on a movie screen, we will never get any closer to creating more awareness and enabling people to be a voice of change. With all of that being said, I hope you enjoy watching this play as much as I enjoyed directing it. This has been one of the most difficult and rewarding experiences of my life, and I am so blessed to have such dedi-cated actors and supportive faculty members to help make this all happen. I am so grateful Deanna Jent wrote this play, and I am honored to share her story with you. For those of you who may be wondering, yes, this play is based off of true events in the life of the playwright. It takes immense courage to be as vulnerable as Deanna was when writing and releasing this play to the public, and I hope I have done justice to her work. Throughout this performance you may experience a whirlwind of emotions, but if there were one thing I would want everyone to take away from this experience, it would be hope of a future filled with love for oneself and others. So sit back, enlighten yourselves, and be prepared to (hopefully) fall in love with the Martin family. •academicWendy Oliver,  Professor, Chair,       Dept. of  Theatre, Dance & Film            Kate Ambrosini,  Adjunct Faculty-TheatreAli Boyd,  Administrative CoordinatorJames M. Calitri,  Assistant ProfessorMegan Chang,  Assistant ProfessorDavid Costa-Cabral,  ProfessorAnn Ditmars Huyck  Adjunct Faculty - DanceMary Farrell,  ProfessorJohn Garrity,  Associate ProfessorRev. Kenneth Gumbert, O.P.,  ProfessorKate Lohman,  Adjunct Faculty-      Oral Communications Jennifer Madden,  Adjunct Faculty-TheatreKat Nasti,  Adjunct Faculty- DanceDave Rabinow,  Adjunct Faculty  and  Creative Drama CoordinatorLinda Sutherland,  Adjunct Faculty-  Theatre Ben Sweeney,  Adjunct Faculty-FilmPatricia Tulli-Hawkridge,  Adjunct Faculty -  Theatreproduction    James M. Calitri,  Managing Director,    TheatreTrevor Elliott,  Assistant Technical DirectorGeorge Marks,  Technical DirectorSusan Werner,  Production Office AssistantMaxine Wheelock,   Costume Shop SupervisorDEPARTMENT OF THEATRE, DANCE, & FILM We have a goal to make all of our scholarshipsfull-tuition scholarships. Help us reach that goalfor a talented student you have seen on stageby directing your tax-deductible donation toany of our scholarships.Give to the scholarship of your choice: Blackfriars Guild Scholarship John Bowab Scholarship John Patrick Garrity Jr. ‘73 Scholarship John F. Leonard ScholarshipSend your donation in any amount to:Department of Theatre, Dance & FilmProvidence CollegeOne Cunningham SquareProvidence, RI 02918For more information: Institutional Advancement/Gift Processing 401.865.2845

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