INTO THE WIND, an original virtual production written by Jenn Rapp and Jessica Thonen - September 24 - September 27, 2020

Eckerd College Theatre

 Cast and Crew Bios 

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    Jenn Rapp

    she/her/hers (Director)

    BROADWAY: The Illusionists (Associate Director: 2015-2019)

    WORLD PREMIERE: D Cappella, Disney A cappella group (Creative Director/Choreographer), Mary And Max (Choreographer, Theatre Calgary).

    OFF-BROADWAY: Squash (The Flea), Found (Atlantic Theatre Company), Bare (Martian Entertainment), Carrie (MCC).  

    NYC: The Secret Garden & Ragtime (MCP, Lincoln Center), Prison Dancer (NYMT), Song For A Future Generation & Taiga In The Berkshires (Williamstown Theatre Festival), Painted Alice (Plaxall Gallery), Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! (US Tour).

    NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE: Le Cirque Bijou, Jersey Boys.  

    INTERNATIONAL: The Illusionists (Sydney Opera House, US, Asia, Mexico, Panama)

    EDUCATIONAL: Into The Wind (Eckerd College)

    TELEVISION: The Knick (Cinemax), Royal Pains (USA) 

    www.JennRapp.com

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    Jessica Thonen

    she/her/hers (Producer)

    Jessica Thonen (Scenic and Costume Designer) is the design and technology  professor at Eckerd College in St Petersburg, FL, where she supports the BA and BFA degree programs for the Theatre Discipline. With a BA in drama from University of Dallas and MFA from West Virginia University, she has designed scenery and costumes in Europe, Off-Broadway, and throughout the United States. She has extensive touring experience, working at venues such as Radio City Music Hall and the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles as well as Norwegian Creative Studios, the entertainment arm of Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings. In addition to the trappings of theatre, her great passion in life is creating supportive, collaborative communities no matter the environment and is grateful to have carried that passion into all arenas of her work. She is thankful for the support and patience of Douglas Thonen and their two children, Lucille and Marilyn.


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    Ethan Anderson

    he/him/his (Owl One, Inverse Shadow Puppetry)

    Ethan Anderson is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be in this show. You will see him soon as an ensemble member later this spring in "Heathers: The Musical". Ethan would like to thank his family and his friends for always supporting him whenever he needs them.

     

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