Laramie Project Playbill 24 - Flipbook - Page 8
The Laramie Project
By Moisés Kaufman
and the Members of Tectonic Theater Project
Produced by special arrangement with Drama}sts Play Service, Inc.
DIRECTOR’S NOTES
PRODUCTION STAFF & CREW
Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rodd Robertson
Produc}on Stage Manager . Jayme Smith
Deck Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missy Taylor
Costume Designer . . . . . . . Rebecca Eastman
Scenic Designer . . . . . . . . . . Rodd Robertson
Sound Designer . . . . . . . . . . Jay Schmuck
Ligh}ng Designer . . . . . . . . . Gregory DeCandia
Proper}es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rodd Robertson
Light & Sound Board Op . . . Evan Geesey
Costume Crew . . . . . . . . . . . Jan Ruman
Stage Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adison Sweitzer
Technical Director . . . . . . . . Jay Schmuck
Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . Gretchen Nevin
The Laramie Project is a mul}faceted explora}on of diverse perspec}ves in the wake of tragedy. I am deeply
grateful that the Tectonic Theatre Group chose to highlight
a wide range of voices from the community of Laramie,
WY, following the heartbreaking murder of Ma琀琀hew Shepard in 1998. This play serves as a poignant reminder that
every community contains a tapestry of opinions and experiences, all deserving of a琀琀en}on.
In York, we have also faced challenging moments that
compel us to ques}on the "whys" and "hows" of our own
narra}ves. The struggles of Laramie's residents resonate
with us, o昀昀ering a space for re昀氀ec}on and dialogue.
Our talented cast brings to life seventy-eight characters,
each with their own insights and perspec}ves on the
Special Thanks To
Panelists on the Queer Safety
Community Conversa琀椀on:
Carla Christopher, Lori Riddle, Rodd Robertson,
James Sawor, Eric S}les and Kathy Vosberg
TAFE - Angel Wings
Bea Gilbert - Video camera
Benton Jackson - Pool s}cks and rack
events that unfolded. By presen}ng the material in its verba}m form, we aim to foster cri}cal thinking rather than
impose a singular viewpoint. It is our hope that this approach encourages meaningful conversa}ons about empathy and understanding.
Confron}ng our biases and feelings of animosity towards
those who di昀昀er from us is never easy, but it is essen}al
for growth. If The Laramie Project serves as a catalyst for
compassion and love, then our mission will be ful昀椀lled. As
our show’s theme song reminds us,
