BOB chronicles the highly unusual life of Bob and his lifelong quest to become a "Great Man." Born and abandoned in the bathroom of a fast food restaurant, Bob energetically embarks on an epic journey across America and encounters inspiring generosity, crushing hardships, blissful happiness, stunning coincidences, wrong turns, lucky breaks, true love and heartbreaking loss. BOB is a comedic exploration of American mythology and values, the treacherous pursuit of happiness, and discovering what it means to be truly "great." Director Ellen Hemphill showcases a stellar cast of multi-talented undergraduates, layering an original score by composer Allison Leyton-Brown with video elements by Jim Haverkamp to present a unique vision of this rollicking life story.
Production Team and Cast
Directed by Ellen Hemphill
Set Design
Sarah Krainin
Costume Design
Derrick Ivey
Lighting Design
Andrew Parks
Sound Design
Adam Lindquist
Video Design
Jim Haverkamp
Music & Lyrics
Allison Leyton-Brown
Props Master
Tim Domack
Stage Manager
Kristian King
Assistant Stage Manager
Anna Balas
Music Director
Louis Landry
Clowning/Improv Coach
Jaybird O’Berski
CAST
- Cullen Burling Seth, Waitress Three, Sven, and Chorus
- Julia Donnell Helen, Sage, and Chorus
- Rory Eggleston James, Barrista,Tony, Chorus/Instruments
- Chloe Hooks Amelia, Prostitute One and Chorus
- Kaity Jaeck Chorus/Instruments
- Karley Jarin Bonnie, Waitress Two, and Chorus
- Emily Levinstone Caitlyn,Waitress One,Roulette Dealer, Prostitute Three and Chorus
- George Lucas Bob
- Cuquis Robledo Wayne, Prostitute Four, Lea, and Chorus
- Lauren Sibley Jeanine, Vera, Mertle, and Chorus
- Michael Sutton Connor, Vijay, Gunther and Chorus
- Harmony Zhang Kim, Deborah, and Chorus
Light Board Operator
Dana Williams
Sound Board Operator
Tim Bjorklund
Video Board Operator
Eli Shipman
Followspot Operator
Germain Choffart
Scene Shop Supervisor
David Berberian
Scenic Painter
Miyuki Su
Set Construction Crew
Veohnti Afokpa, Jennifer Du, Lee Hawley, Kaity Jaeck, Michael Lewis, Peter Moran, David Pair, Cassandra Williams
Costume Shop Supervisor
Kay Webb
Wardrobe Crew Chief
Johanna Burwell
Wardrobe Assistant
Nettie Song
Production Assistant
Iyanuoluwa Tolulope Oke
Costume Shop Crew
Imara Genias, Brittany
Halberstadt, Rilley Johnson
Yuli Li
Photography
Alex Maness (promo) and Jared Lazarus (production)