Animal Farm - May 11 - May 14, 2017
McCallum H S
Who's Who
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Joshua Denning
Director
After graduating with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Wright State University, Joshua split his time between New York, New York, and Hamburg, Germany, where he played young adult Simba in The Lion King directed by Julie Taymor. Following Josh's 2-year stint in The Lion King he has appeared in over 30 professional productions of classic and popular plays and musicals in international, regional, summer stock, and university venues. Josh most recently appeared as Tick/Mitzi in Priscilla Queen of the Desert at ZACH Theatre (Broadway World nomination). Josh is the recipient of numerous Broadway World Awards including Best Direction of a Musical Bonnie & Clyde, Best Scenic Design- The Producers, Best Family Friendly Production- Les Miserables, Outstanding High School Or College Production- The Producers. Under his direction McCallum has twice earned the distinction Outstanding Academic Theatre by the Central Texas Excellence in Theater Awards. www.joshuadenning.net
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Laura Kieler
Technical Director
Laura Kieler moved to Texas to pursue a BFA in Theatre Studies from UT Austin, with a focus in lighting, and set design and construction. She has worked as the Technical Director at Cedar Ridge HS/Round Rock and College Park HS/The Woodlands.. She spent a year working with Brown Couch Theatre Company in Chicago where she stage managed and earned her title as “Jigsaw Wizard” during set builds.
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Adam Miller-Batteau
Action Director
Adam Miller-Batteau is a theatre artist and educator new to the Austin area who specializes in dramatic violence and youth Shakespeare performance. He is an award-winning fight choreographer who has directed fights for over 60 productions. He is a Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors, the nation’s largest stage combat organization. Adam has led workshops and worked as a guest artist at Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, North Carolina School of the Arts, University of Nebraska, University of Central Florida, and North Kentucky University. Selected favorite productions include Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, Mud People, Playing for Time, Urinetown, The Three Musketeers, and The Glory of Living. Adam started teaching stage combat at the University of Texas in January 2017.
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