Antigone

Zander Chojnacki is thrilled to be a part of Antigone. Zander has previously performed in The Great Gatsby, Into the Woods, Urinetown, Dancing With the Environment, and Footloose. During his time at UK, Zander has also been an active stage manager. Stage managing Visions in Motion and As You Like It. He has served as an assistant stage manager for Good and Fairview. Zander has had an amazing experience and hopes you enjoy the show!!!

MALLORY GRIMM is a sophomore double major in Theatre and Sociology with a minor in Dance, and is thrilled to be performing in her second UK production! You may have previously seen her in The Great Gatsby last spring as a Featured Dancer/Mrs. Michaelis. She is excited to continue her education with this wonderful department, and to be part of such an immersive and engaging theatre experience!

This is Wyatt’s second year at UK, and his second production in the Department of Theatre and Dance. He previously played Tom Buchanan in The Great Gatsby. Wyatt is thankful for his family for encouraging him to follow his passions, and for his professors who have helped him improve.

Cara LaCoe (Nurse) is a Senior majoring in Media Arts and Studies with a minor in Theatre. This is her first show with the University of Kentucky DOTD and her first theatre performance since high school where her most recent credits include Matilda (Miss Trunchbull) and Our Town (Stage Manager). She is delighted to be able to tell this show’s story and would like to thank the cast/crew for creating such a welcoming environment along with her family and friends for supporting her through the process.

Jullian is beyond grateful for the opportunity to present such a thought-provoking show alongside an incredible cast and crew. This will be his second year at the University of Kentucky, and his third role in a main stage production after performing in “The Great Gatsby” and as the titular character in “Dante’s.” Tonight he hopes to leave you with one lingering question; “When everything is at stake, where do you draw the line?”

Carmen Tate (Ismene) is excited to be in her fourth main stage production at UK! Carmen is a Sophomore theatre and biology double major with a musical theatre certificate. Favorite roles include Birdie (Dante's: A Collective in Muse, UK), Mrs.McKee (The Great Gatsby, UK), Rizzo (Grease, YPAS), Nina (Airness, YPAS) Young Allison (Fun Home, Pandora Productions), Flower Girl (I Now Pronounce, Actors Theatre of Louisville), and Susan Waverly (White Christmas, Derby Dinner Playhouse).

Most recently seen in UK’s production of “Into The Woods” as The Witch and as featured ensemble in Voices Amplified’s “Make Them Hear You”, Semajé is honored to be playing Antigone. They are pursuing a BA in Theatre, a minor in African-American and Africana Studies, and a Certificate of Musical Theatre, expecting to graduate in Spring of 27’! As always, they know none of this could be possible without their parents, grandparents, and mentors.

Maddie Butler is a senior Theatre major, minoring in Gender & Women's Studies and Arts Admin, with a Musical Theatre Certificate. This is her second time assistant directing a mainstage production with the DOTD; her first was last season's Dante's. She has co-directed with Studio Season and served as the Director for Clue! On Stage with Ballard Theatre. Her previous work in the department included both performance (Urinetown, Into the Woods, various Studio Season productions), stage management (Aunt Leaf, As You Like It, Fairview, and various productions with UK Opera Theatre), and dramaturgy (cullud wattah). She is so excited to share in the telling of this story, and hopes everyone finds their part to play.

Madison is a junior theatre major at the University of Kentucky. Antigone marks her fourth production with the UKDOTD. Her previous credits include Assistant Stage Manager for Urinetown and Into the Woods and Stage Manager for The Great Gatsby. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support through this journey.

Dylan is a third-year theatre major with a minor in mathematics and background in engineering. This is her third production at the University of Kentucky thus far, previously serving as Assistant Stage Manager for The Great Gatsby and the dance concert Dancing with the Environment. She will be Production Stage Manager for Collected Stories: Dance Concert at UK this coming spring. Dylan thanks all her friends and mentors for their support throughout this show.

Jeremiah is an Assistant Professor of Lighting and Sound Design at the University of Kentucky. He earned an MFA in Lighting Design from Indiana University and a BFA in Rock Concert Technology from Northern Kentucky University. Jeremiah’s designs use lighting and sound as world building tools. Recent credits include: Antigone (UK), A Night With Janis Joplin (Totem Pole Playhouse & Gretna Theatre), Hype Man (UK), Into the Woods (UK), and Jesus Christ Superstar (NKU).

Kolby is very excited to be working on his first show at UK and his first time being an ASM. He is very excited to be able to be a part of putting this show together.

Noah has enjoyed his time working on Antigone. Being a properties assistant has provided him with a unique opportunity to grow in creative aspects of theatrical production design. Noah plans to pursue stage management following his graduation in from UK in May of 2029 with a BA of Arts Administration and a BA in Theatre. Noah would like to thank his fellow stage managers for all of their dedication and hard work on Antigone!

Katherine is a third year in the College of Design under the School of Interiors and taking steps forward into the production and set design industry. She is grateful for this opportunity and has loved watching the show come together.

Hanon is a junior in UK’s Digital Media Design program. He has greatly enjoyed working alongside and collaborating with a team of extremely talented designers on this project. He would like to thank his family, friends, and mentors for their tremendous support and encouragement throughout this process.