Renee Kinsler - Stage Manager
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Inherit the Wind
Written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
A theatricalization of the infamous 'scopes monkey' trial from the 1920's, this play questions the interaction between organized religion, lawmaking, and public schools. The concept for Michigan State's production leaning into the modern-day issue of book banning, seen in the pre-show where cast members would discuss band books with the audience and in the books used liberally in the scenic and props design. This show also featured a turntable for the witness stand.
The cast of Inherit the Wind reading onstage as part of the pre-show
Left to right: Alex Walters (Musician), Sara Sodke (Chorus) & Chamang Yang (Hornbeck)
The Lee cast of Inherit the Wind holds banned books during curtain call
The cast of Inherit the Wind reading onstage as part of the pre-show
Photos courtesy of Michigan State University Department of Theatre, Photo credit: Raymond Black Photography
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Rob Roznowski
Asst. Directors: Michael Bolaños & Addy Vanderbur
Dramaturgs: Nathaniel Myers & Nathan Zarkosky
Scenic Designer: Kessler Jones*
Asst. Scenic Designer: Camron Rost
Costumes Designer: Cailee Bywater*
Props Designer: AJ Turnell
Asst. Props Designer: Ashley Romo
Sound Designer: Melina Rodriguez
Lighting Designer: Shannon Schweitzer
Stage Manager: Tia K. Spicer
Asst. Stage Managers: Jackson Cosmè-Brooks & Tashvi Shetty
*Candidate for Master of Fine Arts
The Operator's Desk for Inherit the Wind (Renee Kinsler)