A MONSTER CALLS
A MONSTER CALLS
A Monster Calls
Based on the Novel by Patrick Ness and Inspired by an Original Idea
by Siobhan Dowd, Devised by Sally Cookson, Adam Peck and the Company
Recommended for ages 13+ for intense emotional themes
This production ran from November 8 – November 16, 2024
in University of North Georgia-Gainesville’s Ed Cabell Theatre
ABOUT THE SHOW
Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother fell ill and started treatments that don’t seem to be working. But tonight, there’s a visitor at his window, and it wants the most dangerous thing of all: the truth. This powerful theatrical adaptation, brought to life through inventive staging, explores the complexities of loss and the strength found in confronting the truth.
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Director: Elisa Carlson
Assistant Director: Katie Galbreath
Choreographer: Jen MacQueen
Flying Director: Johnny Pickett
Scenic Designer: Larry Cook
Lighting Designer: Shelby Ashley
Projection Designer: Zack Bennett
Sound Designer: Kyle Cantrell
Costume Designer: Zhaklyn Stoyanova
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Conor: Jake Bortniak
Monster: Patrick Lacey
Mum: Kendall Ashe
Grandma: Patience McKendrick
Dad/Apothecary/Harry/Prince: Landon Trae
Sully/Farmer’s Daughter: Emily LaPollo
Anton/Parson: Aiden Anzaldua
Lily: Aya Aberni
Miss Godfrey/Queen: Molly Van Buren
Mr. Marl/King: Dylan Nabeth
Students: Joshua Almonte, Kailey Avera
Ensemble: Aya Aberni, Joshua Almonte, Aiden Anzaldua, Kailey Avera, Emily LaPollo, Dylan Nabeth, Landon Trae, Molly Van Buren
Understudies: Kailey Avera (Conor/Lily/Sully/Miss Godfrey), Joshua Almonte (Monster/Dad/Mr. Marl/Harry/Anton), Andrea Sebetka (Mum), Katie Galbreath (Grandma)
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Stage Manager: Addie Ellison
Assistant Stage Managers: Susan Schroeder, Layne Cambron
Technical Director: David Becker
Assistant Technical Directors: English Brackett, Brycen Gran
Fly Captain: Brycen Gran
Paint Charge: Eric Cavese
Properties Head: Melissa Tyler
Head Electrician: Serafina Ramirez
Light Board Operator: Caitlyn Nichols
Production Sound Engineer: Zack Bennett
Assistant Production Sound & Projections Engineer: Riley Whitworth
Sound Board Operator: Sam McMahan
Costume Shop Supervisor: Danny Doyle
Wardrobe Crew Head: Natalie Thompson
Assistant Wardrobe Crew Head: Abigail McCain