In Vain
Missouri State University
In Vain Summary
Based on the Oscar Wilde novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, Vivian Wilde is a teenage recluse thrust into the limelight after her mother’s tragic death. Vivian meets many people and is photographed by the genius photographer Andy. When struck by her own beauty in the portrait, Vivian wishes she could remain that young and beautiful forever. However, Vivian soon learns that sometimes wishes come with a price.
Written by: Cristina Pippa
Composed by: Sharon Kenny
Director: Karen Sabo
Co-Director: Robert Westenberg
Choreographer: Josie Anderson
Stage Manager: Kinzey Sapp
Assist. Stage Manager: Madison Woods
Costume Designer: Garner
Wig/Makeup Designer: Jacob Kimrey
Lighting Designer: Micheal Foster
Assist. Lighting Designer: Airi Ueda
Sound Designer: Grace Aumiller
Sound Mixer: Sam Haley
Projections/Scenic Designer: Michelle Harvey
Assist. Scenic Designer: Harmony Schreefel
Props Designer: Madison Haynes
Assist. Prop Designer: Gabrielle Donaldson
Technical Director: Aaron Mayer
Athletic Trainer: Peyton Davis
Madelynn Ayen [Andy] (Left); Kalei Fogg [Vivian] (Right)
Being a world premiere, In Vain had several moving attributes, elements, and adventures. As we workshopped through numerous versions of the show with the author and composer of the piece, I had the experience of scheduling actors for filming outside of rehearsal time. As all of our actors and filming crew were students, this made for an exciting puzzle that, as a theatrical stage manager, I got to experience for the first time.
Inside In Vain
(Elizabeth Bunker [Madeline Wilde] in filming with Christina Pippa [Author] and film crew)