Program designed by Kaitlyn Talsky
"Having recently graduated from a major conservatory, and with a rocker boyfriend on the brink of stardom, aspiring composer Amanda Blue’s “extraordinary life” seems to be all mapped out. But when she’s called home to answer her mother’s distress call about a [marriage in crisis/marital crisis], Amanda’s grand plan starts to unravel. A Feminine Ending is a bittersweet play about dreams deferred, loves lost, and learning to trust a woman’s voice in a man’s world."
— Concord Theatricals
A Feminine Ending was performed at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music from November 8th through November 10th, 2024.
Amanda — Meg Sheets
Jack — Isaac Gober
Billy — Nikoli Smith
Kim — Tristen Sledge
David — Ray Krpo
Understudy — Jacob Decker
Director — Ariel Ford
Assistant Director — Stella Turner
Stage Manager — Myles Krachman
Property Master — Elliot Moon
Intimacy Coordinator — Garrett McCord
Photography— Myles Krachman
Media Management — Kaitlyn Talsky
Ariel Ford has recieved her A.A. in Theatre at Georgia State University, and is currently receiving her B.A. in Theatre at the University of Georgia, where she has chosen an emphasis in Acting. She has been quoted saying, "I hope to emotionally empower others, inspiring them to tell their unique stories. Whether it be a laugh or even a glance shared across the stage, I hope to encourage others to find joy and forge connections."
A Feminine Ending with Ars Gratia Artis was her directorial debut, but Ford has and continues to be a present force on campus, including her performances in the university's department-wide productions of Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors and most recently, Branden Jacob Jenkins' Everybody. Ford also has been working an upcoming appearance in the Theatre & Film Studies Department's senior acting showcase, which will perform in late Spring 2025.
Click here to connect with Ariel and learn more about her recent projects!
Home to approximately six hundred students and a faculty of sixty-five, the Hodgson School offers a wide variety of degree programs from baccalaureate through doctoral levels, as well as many opportunities for all UGA students to participate in ensembles and academic classes. Each year the School hosts nearly 350 public performances.
As one of the rising national leaders in music schools today, the Hodgson School boasts facilities among the finest in the country. The mission of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music—in accord with The University of Georgia's threefold commitment to teaching, research, and service—is to seek excellence.
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