2023 - 2024 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION TEAM
Production Manager
MARY MCNEELY
Mary McNeely is a Stage Manager and Scenic Artist based in Houston, TX. Previous credits include Aimed Dance (SM): Summer Fest 2023, Summer Fest 2022, Homecoming, Summer Fest 2021, The Arena. Open Dance Project (SM): Peter and Wendy, 1968. Lamar University (SM): Twelfth Night, The World Premiere of So You Can Look Ahead. Alley Theatre (Overhire Production Assistant): A Christmas Carol, The Odyssey, American Mariachi, Alley All New Festival’s Instructions for a Séance. And has painted for 30+ shows in Houston Theatres such as the Alley, Stages, Ensemble Theatre, Main Street Theater for Youth, and Catastrophic Theatre. She graduated from Lamar University with a BS in Theatre and Dance with an emphasis in Technical Theatre. Mary is grateful for the mentorship and friendship found at Aimed Dance.
Production Assistant
JOSUE 'JOSH' CARRIZAL
I am Josue Carrizal. I am a recent graduate of Lamar University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Theatre and Dance with an emphasis in Technical Theatre. I am currently employed by Lamar University, Nederland High School, and Starbucks Coffee Company. At Lamar, I do anything that is needed of me. I have experience from hanging and focusing lights to building sets, programming lights and sound. At Nederland High School, I was contracted out as a light board operator. However, I would help in any way I could to make the dream come true. I am currently experiencing my first taste of Professionalism in theatre with Aimed Dance. During my five years of college, I have picked up abilities such as color guard, choreographing, costuming, CPR, basic emergency aid, and problem solving. With all the experiences that I have currently, I am still hungry and excited to keep learning.
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION TEAM ALUMNI
Stage Manager
DOMINIQUE ROMAN
Dominique Roman is a Junior specializing in Acting at Lamar University. She has been known to work in costume coordinating and electrics but has the opportunity this year to be the stage manager for the first time. Dominique loves working within the arts and has big plans for her future. Overall, she is excited to give her all to the position and see what else life has in store for her.
Light Board Programmer
Production Assistant
HARLI RUSSELL
As an undergraduate at Lamar University, Harli Russell is studying technical theatre. Her interest in theatre started her Freshmen year in high school and she has been hooked ever since. Since attending Lamar, she has gained experience in various aspects of theater. During her freshmen year, she was Assistant Stage Manager for Twelfth Night or So What You Will. Harli also has experience in lighting design, light board operator, and various stage crafts for multiple shows for both theatre and dance. She has also been Prop Master for several shows including the world premier of So You Can Look Ahead, written and directed by Edward Morgan.
Harli enjoys working as a team member and learning every thing there is to know about behind the scenes of a production. She plans to start her professional career in theatre in Houston, Texas after she graduates in the Fall of 2023.
Front of House Manager
Production Assistant
ADAMARI LOPEZ
Adamari Lopez is a Junior at Lamar University pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Theatre & Dance with an emphasis in dance. She has been dancing for 5 years and is expanding her knowledge of dance with the help of her department. Adamari had the pleasure of working with Amy Elizabeth, Lou Arrington, Micaela Moreno, and Harrison Guy. Since joining Lamar University Adamari is a returning member of the National Honors Society, Chi Tau Epsilon. Lamar University intrigues Adamari to also learn how to prepare for a show where she will learn more through Aimed Dance.
Assistant Stage Manager
Production Assistant
JASMINE WARNER
Jasmine Warner is a Senior at Lamar University majoring in Theatre and Dance. Training under the direction of Travis Prokop, Amy Elizabeth, Golden Wright, and Lou Arrington. She is also a three-year member of the Lamar University Dance Team. Jasmine aspires to bring more diverse explorations, educational opportunities, intimate connections, and personal experiences to the African American dance community. As an educator for the youth, Jasmine loves to educate young African American dancers on the contributions that previous artists have instilled in the minority dance community
Lighting Design Assistant
Light Board Programmer
ELLIOT DEPAPPE
Elliot DePappe is an undergraduate student studying lighting design and technical theatre at Lamar University. At Lamar, Elliot has served as the light board operator for The Book Club Play directed by Ashley Galan, has done lighting design for various applied choreography students, and will serve as the lighting designer for Split directed by Alan Brincks. Elliot has been doing theatre for ten years and plans to continue to learn about all aspects of theatre as well as learning about the technical process of dance.
Lighting Design Assistant
Light Board Programmer
LANA JEFFCOAT
Lana Jeffcoat(Light Board Operator) is delighted to make her debut with Aimed Dance. She regularly works with IATSE Local #183 as an electrician, and recently launched into the world of lighting design. Her recent credits include creating the lights for two pieces in Lamar University's Applied Choreography, as well as the New Student Orientation show. In the fall, Lana will be a senior at Lamar. She is a Theatre and Dance major with a technical emphasis. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in Houston, TX.
