The Laramie Project
by Moises Kaufman and The Members of the Tectonic Theater Project
Performance Dates: March 9-11, 16-18
Performance Times: 7:30 pm
Performance Location: Tremper Auditorium
Synopsis: In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie over the course of a year and a half, in the aftermath of the beating and during the trial of the two young men accused of killing Shepard. They conducted more than 200 interviews with the people of the town. Some people interviewed were directly connected to the case, while others were citizens of Laramie, and the breadth of the reactions to the crime is fascinating. Kaufman and Tectonic Theater members have constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience from these interviews and their own experiences in Laramie. THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.
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Emily is a senior at Tremper. Her most recent KUSD productions include Urinetown and West Side Story. She plans on studying musical theatre at a college that she has not chosen yet. She proudly runs on Dunkin. She would like to thank her wonderful friends and family for always supporting her, and Vanessa for this opportunity.
Emily Gardner - Narrator
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Austin is a senior at Tremper and this is his first full-length show at Tremper. He’d like to thank his director, Vanessa, and his friend and teacher, Mr. Cicerale, for believing in and being there for him. Also, his loving mother, father, and Fiona for being her.
Austin Babel - Ensemble
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Erin is a junior at Tremper. This is her 11th show being involved with. She would like to thank Shrekwus for dying so she could fulfill her role as part-time Shrekwus. Also, her brother Dylan Dillon, Skuchta28 for being the worst, and Vanessa and Marina for being amazing.
Erin Dillon - Ensemble
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Donovan holds things close to his heart. His family, his friends, even the little things, like Wing Stop and Fetty Wap can blow his mind in such positive ways that it’s unbearable to take in the joy he feels. It’s impossible for him to be negative when he has so much to be thankful for.
Donovan Harris - Ensemble
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When life gave Axel Kipp lemonade, he spent an hour trying to make it into lemons. This is a full biography of everything he’d done since birth.
Axel Kipp - Ensemble
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Conner is a freshman at Tremper. This is his second show in this program. He would like to thank his cast and director for helping him grow as an actor. He would like to give a shout out to Kelsey Robinson because she paid for it. Shout out, Kelsey.
Conner Leonard - Ensemble
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Catherine is a sophomore at Tremper. She enjoys flirting with her 50 boyfriends. She would like to give them a shoutout for not knowing she exists. You may recognize her as Hands from Urinetown. All the boys should hit her up, especially Rubidium, Chromium, Justin Bieber 2, Sulfur Hydroxide, Nitrate, AB, AJ, BCiz, and AD. Thank you
Catherine Moddes - Ensemble
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Melanie is a senior at Tremper, and this is her sixth show here. She enjoys poetry books, singing, thrifting, and David. Next year, Melanie will attend the University of Alabama to study medicine in hopes to become a surgeon. Shout out to senior year for making her want to jump off a cliff… Also, E.G./K.Rob
Melanie Moddes - Ensemble
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Caleb is a Tremper High student and this is his second show at Tremper. Caleb participates in many extracurricular activities. His favorites being running even when nothing is chasing him and moving his eyebrows A LOT. He flushed the toilet, btw.
Caleb Neill - Ensemble
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Zeus is a sophomore. He is the George Lopez of Tremper Theatre. Acting was one of the greatest choices in his life. He loves his cast like a second family. He would like to thank his acting teacher, Mr. Cicerale, his cast and crew, Hugh Laurie, and his Dictator, Vanessa.
Jesus Puente - Ensemble
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Kelsey is a senior at THS. Crocs are life. Vanessa is very upset that she wrote nothing for her bio and expected more from her.
Kelsey Robinson - Ensemble
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Corinne is a junior at Tremper. This is the first show she’s been cast in, but the third show she’s been involved with. She high key related to the song, “Mrs. Potatohead.” She would like to thank her friends and family for their support. She would also like to thank Vanessa for this opportunity, and Mr. Cicerale for helping her reach her full potential.
Corinne Springer - Ensemble
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Trent is a dude. Trent is single. Trent is...weird. Accept Trent. Trent would like to thank Corinne and Drama so he could meet so many wonderful peeps! ;)
Trent Springer - Ensemble
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Rebecca is a sophomore at Tremper and this is his first KUSD show. Besides her love of acting, Becca enjoys writing, singing, and petting the nearest animal. Three words to describe Becca would be awkward, passionate, and hopeful. She hopes you enjoy the show.
Rebecca St. Ange - Ensemble
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Hannah is a junior at Tremper. She enjoys making off noises and screaming at the worst possible times. She would like to thank Vanessa for casting her and helping her live up to the drama queen standards. Enjoy the show! (Please.)
Hannah Strickland - Ensemble
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Yasmyne is a sophomore at Tremper and this is her first show. She would like to thank her family and friends for being there for her. She would also like to thank her director, Victoria, for casting her, and Mr. Cicerale for helping her become and okayish actor.
Yasmyne Williams - Ensemble
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Jenna is an aspiring writer, designer, adventurer, and a Bradford senior. She enjoys the stars, birds, poetry, and thrifting. She wants to thank all the stars in her life, Austin for being dumb, the #goodchurch, *jazz hands*, Vanessa for opening this door for her, and the Laramie cast for giving her a new home.
Jenna Zeihen - Ensemble
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Kate Mahaffy - Musician

Crew

Ms. Vanessa Soward
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Director
Sam Kuchta
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Stage Manager
Marina Modica
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Stage Manager
Arica Bauer
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Technical Manager
Maddie Ball
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Lighting Technician
Renata Orth*
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Properties Master
Christine Schmidbauer
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Costume Coordinator
Marci Bernier
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Costume Changer
Justine Gaveau
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Costume Changer
Renee Grotthuss
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Costume Changer
Caylee Helton
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Costume Changer
Melissa Alvarado
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Hair Technician
Allison Holzer
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Hair Technician
Rebecca Keller
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Hair Technician
Jazmine Cruz
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Make-Up Designer
Jenna Hafke
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Make-Up Technician
Roberta Keller
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Make-Up Technician