The Laramie Project
At the Agassiz Theater
at Harvard University
Sam Linden, Junior, Music Concentrator, Eliot House
SAM LINDEN is thrilled to be appearing in The Laramie Project! Although Sam is very active in Harvard theater, having composed, music directed, directed, and performed in several productions, this is his first time performing on the Agassiz stage. Sam is both single and relatively easy, so if you're interested please come talk to him after the performance.
SAM LINDEN is thrilled to be appearing in The Laramie Project! Although Sam is very active in Harvard theater, having composed, music directed, directed, and performed in several productions, this is his first time performing on the Agassiz stage. Sam is both single and relatively easy, so if you're interested please come talk to him after the performance.
Cast
January 8, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m.
January 10, 11 at 2:00 p.m.
January 10, 11 at 2:00 p.m.
Jason Wong, Director | Jacqueline Palumbo & Lymaira Reyes, Assistant Directors | Truc Doan & Karla Reyes, Producers
Jan Luksic, Set Design | Moonlit Wang, Costume Design | Matt Stone and Paul Sawyier, Light Design | Sam Stuntz, Sound
Jan Luksic, Set Design | Moonlit Wang, Costume Design | Matt Stone and Paul Sawyier, Light Design | Sam Stuntz, Sound
by Moises Kaufman and The Tectonic Theater Project
May Lan Dong,
Sophomore, Social Studies Concentrator, Quincy House
MAY LAN DONG is thrilled to be appearing in The Laramie Project! This will be May Lan's first appearance performing in Harvard theatre. She has no prior acting experience, and is so excited to be apart of this production and looks forward to many more acting opportunities at Harvard.
MAY LAN DONG is thrilled to be appearing in The Laramie Project! This will be May Lan's first appearance performing in Harvard theatre. She has no prior acting experience, and is so excited to be apart of this production and looks forward to many more acting opportunities at Harvard.
Anneika Verghese, Freshman, Economics Concentrator, Wigglesworth
ANNEIKA VERGHESE, or rather Nike, has always possessed a passion for the fine arts and has been involved in several theatrical and musical performances throughout high school. Nike is honored to have had the privilege of working with the incredibly talented actors and crew members of The Laramie Project , and she would sincerely like to thank everyone for their invaluable friendship and for making her first experience with theatre at Harvard a truly remarkable one.
ANNEIKA VERGHESE, or rather Nike, has always possessed a passion for the fine arts and has been involved in several theatrical and musical performances throughout high school. Nike is honored to have had the privilege of working with the incredibly talented actors and crew members of The Laramie Project , and she would sincerely like to thank everyone for their invaluable friendship and for making her first experience with theatre at Harvard a truly remarkable one.
Jacqui Rossi, Freshman, Undeclared, Wigglesworth
JACQUI ROSSI is thrilled to be appearing in The Laramie Project! Although she has been performing since a young age, this is her first appearance in a Harvard performance. In her spare time, she enjoys amateur sketching, shot gun shooting, and eating at cafe Pamplona. She would like to extend her gratitude to Director Jason Wong and the rest of the cast and crew for making this play such an exceptional experience.
JACQUI ROSSI is thrilled to be appearing in The Laramie Project! Although she has been performing since a young age, this is her first appearance in a Harvard performance. In her spare time, she enjoys amateur sketching, shot gun shooting, and eating at cafe Pamplona. She would like to extend her gratitude to Director Jason Wong and the rest of the cast and crew for making this play such an exceptional experience.
Maggie Cochran, Sophomore, Psychology Concentrator, Cabot House
MAGGIE COCHRAN is super excited for her first appearance on a Harvard stage! Maggie performed in several plays for her high school, always balancing her passion for the theater with her passion for athletics. She hopes this will be her first play of many on Harvard campus!
MAGGIE COCHRAN is super excited for her first appearance on a Harvard stage! Maggie performed in several plays for her high school, always balancing her passion for the theater with her passion for athletics. She hopes this will be her first play of many on Harvard campus!
Agnes Z. Dardas, Freshman, Undeclared, Canaday
AGNES DARDAS is thrilled to be appearing in The Laramie Project! While she has acted in, teched, and house managed several shows throughout high school, this is her first time on the Harvard stage. She is excited to be sharing it with so many of her talented peers and hopes that this will be the first of many great experiences with college theater.
AGNES DARDAS is thrilled to be appearing in The Laramie Project! While she has acted in, teched, and house managed several shows throughout high school, this is her first time on the Harvard stage. She is excited to be sharing it with so many of her talented peers and hopes that this will be the first of many great experiences with college theater.
Celina I. Guerra, Junior, Philosophy Concentrator, Dunster House
Despite past experience in drama/fine arts, this will be Celina's first theatrical performance at Harvard. Her past roles include Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible, Antigone in Antigone, Elvira in Blithe Spirit, and Gwendolyn Fairfax in The Importance of Being Earnest. Celina is also a part of the Harvard Mock Trial Team, Mariachi Veritas de Harvard, and is an avid oldies fan.
Despite past experience in drama/fine arts, this will be Celina's first theatrical performance at Harvard. Her past roles include Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible, Antigone in Antigone, Elvira in Blithe Spirit, and Gwendolyn Fairfax in The Importance of Being Earnest. Celina is also a part of the Harvard Mock Trial Team, Mariachi Veritas de Harvard, and is an avid oldies fan.
Chip Goines, Harvard Extension School 2012
CHIP GOINES makes his stage debut in this production of The Laramie Project. He is currently studying dramatic arts at the extension school. In another life, he was in the news business, working on sites such as washingtonpost.com and nytimes.com.
CHIP GOINES makes his stage debut in this production of The Laramie Project. He is currently studying dramatic arts at the extension school. In another life, he was in the news business, working on sites such as washingtonpost.com and nytimes.com.
Jonathan Tam,
Junior, English Literature Concentrator, Kirkland House
JONATHAN TAM's same-sex crush is Denzel Washington. If you feel the need to, mentally blot out Tam's face during and after the show and replace it with Washington's. Isn't the resemblance uncanny?
JONATHAN TAM's same-sex crush is Denzel Washington. If you feel the need to, mentally blot out Tam's face during and after the show and replace it with Washington's. Isn't the resemblance uncanny?
Steven James DeMarco, Harvard Extension School 2009
STEVEN DEMARCO's field of study is in the Dramatic Arts. He is an actor, writer, and filmmaker. He is also a member of the Harvard Boxing Club. Some of his recent roles include portraying Dr. Cukrowicz in the HRDC production of Tennesee Williams's Suddenly Last Summer, as well as portraying Joseph Lumbard Jr. ('22) in Perkins 28, a Michael Van Devere film concerning the "Harvard Secret Court of 1920."
STEVEN DEMARCO's field of study is in the Dramatic Arts. He is an actor, writer, and filmmaker. He is also a member of the Harvard Boxing Club. Some of his recent roles include portraying Dr. Cukrowicz in the HRDC production of Tennesee Williams's Suddenly Last Summer, as well as portraying Joseph Lumbard Jr. ('22) in Perkins 28, a Michael Van Devere film concerning the "Harvard Secret Court of 1920."
Brian Cass, Sophomore, Electrical Engineering
BRIAN CASS, a sophomore from MIT, enjoys lengthy moonlit strolls along the beach and candlelit dinners. A Kentuckian by nature and nuture, he has no idea how he has found himself in such a ridiculously cold city. He has been the theatrical sort since the seventh grade, when he was forced to join his school's speech team against his will. He has never really been the same.
BRIAN CASS, a sophomore from MIT, enjoys lengthy moonlit strolls along the beach and candlelit dinners. A Kentuckian by nature and nuture, he has no idea how he has found himself in such a ridiculously cold city. He has been the theatrical sort since the seventh grade, when he was forced to join his school's speech team against his will. He has never really been the same.
Leslie Rith-Najarian, Freshman, Undeclared, Holworthy
LESLIE RITH NAJARIAN believes that there is no other way she would rather make her debut in Harvard theater than through this production. She has been acting for years, but has still found The Laramie Project to be an extremely broadening experience. She is grateful for the opportunity in this show to become multiple people with interesting lives. With the overflow of talent and passion that the cast and crew bring to this show, she trusts that the audience will feel that enthusiasm--she sure does!
LESLIE RITH NAJARIAN believes that there is no other way she would rather make her debut in Harvard theater than through this production. She has been acting for years, but has still found The Laramie Project to be an extremely broadening experience. She is grateful for the opportunity in this show to become multiple people with interesting lives. With the overflow of talent and passion that the cast and crew bring to this show, she trusts that the audience will feel that enthusiasm--she sure does!
Ulises Aguirre, Freshman, Undeclared, Thayer
ULISES AGUIRRE is thrilled to be appearing in The Laramie Project! After defeating the Trojans and wandering the seven seas for 10 years, Ulises was finally able to slay the cyclops and make his way to perform, for the first time, at Harvard.
ULISES AGUIRRE is thrilled to be appearing in The Laramie Project! After defeating the Trojans and wandering the seven seas for 10 years, Ulises was finally able to slay the cyclops and make his way to perform, for the first time, at Harvard.
Julia Gudish, Junior, Economics, Quincy House
JULIA GUDISH is excited to be a part of The Laramie Project and performing this emotional piece alongside such a phenomenal cast and crew! A lover of the arts, she starred in the Ivory Tower Soap Opera her freshman year and spent most of high school performing musical theatre, improv and sketch comedy. The Laramie Project, however, is Julia's theatrical debut at Harvard. Other random hobbies include attending investment banking recruiting sessions (oh yea!), waiting for snow to ski on, competitive Latin ballroom, jazz vocals, and dark chocolate (mmm). Enjoy!
JULIA GUDISH is excited to be a part of The Laramie Project and performing this emotional piece alongside such a phenomenal cast and crew! A lover of the arts, she starred in the Ivory Tower Soap Opera her freshman year and spent most of high school performing musical theatre, improv and sketch comedy. The Laramie Project, however, is Julia's theatrical debut at Harvard. Other random hobbies include attending investment banking recruiting sessions (oh yea!), waiting for snow to ski on, competitive Latin ballroom, jazz vocals, and dark chocolate (mmm). Enjoy!
Eliora Noetzel, Junior, Leverett House
ELIORA NOETZEL is extremely excited to be part of The Laramie Project! She would like to thank the cast and crew for all of their hard work in putting this show together. Also, she would like to give a major thank you to her family for being amazing and full of surprises (most of which are good), her friends and roommates for their love and support, Dave, for helping her stay sane (even when she starts to see squirrels eating brownies), and Jackie for being completely wonderflonius in every way!
ELIORA NOETZEL is extremely excited to be part of The Laramie Project! She would like to thank the cast and crew for all of their hard work in putting this show together. Also, she would like to give a major thank you to her family for being amazing and full of surprises (most of which are good), her friends and roommates for their love and support, Dave, for helping her stay sane (even when she starts to see squirrels eating brownies), and Jackie for being completely wonderflonius in every way!