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THE GRAPES OF WRATH

Role

Production Stage Manager

Date

November 2025

Production Company

Michigan State University Opera Theatre

Photos by

Harley J Seeley Photography

Media Release

MSU Opera brings Ricky Ian Gordon's The Grapes of Wrath to the stage

Review

Greater Lansing Ubiquitous Theatre

Review

Lansing City Pulse

The university premiere of The Grapes of Wrath (2018 revised edition).

Director: Melanie Helton
Composer/Guest Artist in Residence: Ricky Ian Gordon
Music Director: Dr. Octavio Mas-Orocas
Assistant Stage Manager: Kate Shaffer
Assistant Conductor: Zongheng Zhang
Assistant to Melanie Helton: Michael Seare
Scenic & Projection Designer: DJ Selmeyer
Lighting Designer: Brent Wrobel
Costume Designers: Melanie Helton & BreAnne Turner
Wig & Makeup Design: Martha Ruskai

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