Matthew Bobzien
(HE/HIM) Matthew Bobzien is a sophomore double majoring in Arts Administration and Drama & Theatre Studies. He has loved being a dramaturg and collaborating with everyone to help make Sense and Sensibility come to life. Some of his most recent credits include writing and directing Sensory Overload (Elon NewWorks, 2021) and directing, devising, and performing 20 Plays in 40 Minutes (Alpha Psi Omega, 2021). Matthew would like to specifically thank Dr. Shawyer and Professor Shively for this wonderful learning opportunity and experience.
Manuela Cornick Fernández
- (SHE/HER) Manu is a lateral entry into the Acting program. Hailing from Costa Rica, where theatrical experiences are hard to come by, she welcomes any opportunity to participate in shows, be it on or off stage. Though she has some experience working behind the scenes, this is her first time as a dramaturg. She hopes to one day take all she has learned about the performing arts and open doors and opportunities to young dreamers back home.
Marina Jansen
(THEY/THEM) Marina Jansen is a first-year Music Theatre major with a minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Maryland. They are so excited to be diving into the world of Jane Austen and high society England for this production! Thank you to Dr. Shawyer and Professor Shively for your incredible guidance, and to all the cast and crew for your amazing hard work. Enjoy the show!
Hannah Kevitt
(SHE/HER) Hannah is a junior musical theatre major and is so excited to be doing dramaturgy for the first time! Though this is her first time behind the table, some of Hannah’s favorite performing credits include Miss Saigon (Serenbe Playhouse), A Chorus Line (Heritage Theatre Festival), The Wolves (Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte), South Pacific (Triad Stage), and Fugitive Songs (Elon University). Hannah has learned so much from this process and wants to thank Dr. Shawyer, Professor Shively, the cast and crew, and of course the whole dramaturgy team for a wonderful experience.
Caitlin Pfaff
(SHE/HER) Caitlin Pfaff is a senior Drama and Theatre Studies major with minors in Education and Women & Gender Studies. During her time at Elon she has assistant directed the Vagina Monologues as well as began the dramaturgy process for Hamlet (before being sent home due to COVID-19). This past summer she interned at Paladino Casting in NYC. Caitlin hopes to attend graduate school for directing in the fall. She is thrilled to be a part of this experience and to be working with such a wonderful cast, crew, and creative team. Special thanks to Dr. Shawyer for being the best advisor the past 4 years!
