State Theatre Program Vol. 26 Issue 4

Page 25

Sun, November 10, 2013 at 2pm & 7pm

Schwartz has released two CDs of original songs, Reluctant Pilgrim and Uncharted Territory, and his career is the subject of the book Defying Gravity. He is the current president of the Dramatists Guild and has been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Other awards include three Academy® Awards, four Grammy® Awards, and four Drama Desk Awards. www.stephenschwartz.com DAVID HOGAN (Director) Director theatre credits: The Heart and Soul of Broadway, Godspell, You’ve Got a Friend, The Power and Passion Of Broadway, I Dreamed a Dream, Let The Sunshine In, Broadway Heroes, Master Class, and A Starbright Christmas (Stratford Festival Theatre and all other venues). Hogan is currently Co-Artistic Director at the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, alongside David Rogers. ADELE MACKENZIE (Choreographer) Choreography/Performance credits: Songs of Sinatra, Twist and Shout: The British Invasion, Legends, Fiddler On The Loose, Godspell, Country Sunshine (Victoria Playhouse Petrolia), Let The Sunshine In (Starbright/ Theatre Sarnia), Starbright Christmas (Starbright/ Theatre Sarnia/ Stratford Festival), A Grand Night for Stratford (Stratford Festival), Mélange-A Cabaret Show (Bread and Circus), Grease, The History of Rock and Roll, Legends Alive (International tours), Sentimental Journey, Disco Fever (Carmen’s Dinner Theatre), The Misty Kids (Silvermist Productions), and various industrial projects. Mackenzie has taught at George Brown College, Randolph Academy, and has showcased choreography at Etobicoke School of the Arts, Cawthra Park, and numerous dance studios. She has performed in dance companies, film, TV, and music videos and at esteemed festivals such as Luminato Festival, Fringe Festival, Fashion Cares, and Dusk Dances. We Will Rock You (Mirvish), Guys and Dolls, Anything Goes, Hello Dolly, The Tempest (Stratford Festival), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Stage West), CATS (Theatre Calgary), Beauty and the Beast (The Grand Theatre, London), Peter Pan (Elgin Theatre). MARK PAYNE (Musical Director) Payne is the resident Music Director for the Victoria Play-

house in Petrolia, where he prepares and directs all the musical productions at the playhouse. He has starred in and/or led over 20 productions with D2 Entertainment and the Victoria Playhouse over the past seven years. Payne has performed virtually every conceivable role with orchestras and opera companies across Canada—conductor, pianist, singer, repetiteur, and chorus master. He has recorded multiple CDs, most recently arranging and performing on Michael Vanhevel’s first solo CD, Intimate. CHARLES RUSSELL (Assistant Stage Manager) Theatre Credits: Oliver!, The Love List, Blue Suede Shoes: Memories of the King, Harvey, Murder at the Best Western, The Wizard of Oz (Charlottetown Festival Theatre), Extraordinary, Canada in Love (Young At Heart Musical Theatre for Seniors). Russell sends special thanks to Norm and Catherine for their ongoing support and encouragement. PAUL PEMBLETON (Stage Manager): North American Tour Stage Manager: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Stage Manager: Legends of Harmony, Big Band Legends, The Love List, Harvey, 9

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