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Bright Ideas

Written By: Eric Coble
BRIGHT IDEAS is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.​
Directed by: Ryan Simpson
Featuring...
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Allyson Dymond as
Mrs. Heath, Denise, and Ms. Lennox

With her freshman year coming to a close, Allyson Dymond is ecstatic to continue at the University of Houston as an Acting student for the next three years. A few of her notable roles include Cassandra in The Trojan Women, Frances in These Shinning Lives, and and Charlotte in Paganini. She also filled in as Maria Bronte and Zamorna in Dear Charlotte at the University of Houston last semester.

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Madisen McMurray as 
Genevra Bradley

Madisen is a junior at the University of Houston majoring in psychology. As a former BFA acting student, she is very excited to be back on the stage in such a fun show. Her favorite previous roles include Ophelia in Hamlet, Becca in Rabbit Hole, and June Muldoon in Anatomy of Gray. She would like to thank Ryan for giving her the opportunity to act again, and all of her cast-mates for making this experience exceptionally hilarious and completely unforgettable. She hopes you enjoy the show! 

Ian Gallagher as Joshua Bradley

Ian Gallagher is currently a Freshman in the B.F.A. Theatre Education program, and is thrilled to have been given the opportunity to play the roles of The Doctor (among others) and Ensemble in The Caucasian Chalk Circle and A Flea in Her Ear so far here at UH. His favorite roles from Fort Worth have been JB Biggley in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Azazello in The Master and Margarita, and Ted in Peter and the Starcatcher. He’d like to thank his wonderful parents for making the crazy drive to see every show he’s been in, and his new friends in Houston for keeping him sane throughout the year.

Brooklyn Metzler as
Lynzie Bain, and Mrs. Malcolm

Brooklyn Metzler is thrilled to be a first-year acting student here at the University of Houston's SoTD! Past Roles include Ariel from The Little Mermaid, Catherine in A View from the Bridge, and Margaret Hughes in Compleat Female Stage Beauty. She wants to thank all her friends and family for their love and encouragement.

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Alex Hernandez as
Ross Bain, Airline Steward, Coach Angus

Alex Hernandez is a second-year Theatre Education Major. Originally from Dallas, Texas and a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, he has grown a passion for theatre like no other. He is excited to continue to work on his craft and become better. In addition, grow as a future educator to teach the future of theatre.  

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