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A Note from the Producer & Artistic Director Do you see it? Do you feel it? We’re growing! We’re growing!! We’re growing!!! Reporting growth to our patrons, board and community is one of the most exciting things a Producer ever gets to do…..and last season was extraordinary!!! We can report that South of Broadway Theatre Company had an increase of 53% in attendance during our 2013-2014 Season. This is the kind of growth we need if we are to achieve our vision to become South Carolina’s first “LORT” theatre. As our Artistic Director, Mark Gorman, so elegantly discussed in the 2013-2014 season guide: “…..being a member of LORT opens Charleston to nationally negotiated contracts with actors, directors, choreographers and scenic artists….recognition by national publications and a wider reach for funding… known actors can be enticed to appear on a Charleston stage along with local actors…we would be in a position to provide local actors, writers, directors and scenic designers an avenue to shine in the national spotlight. Most importantly we can extend our already strong reach into the community and provide many more educational and outreach programs.” South of Broadway Theatre Company was founded with this vision, and although it has been nearly impossible during some years to not ‘cave’ under pressure, we have, in fact, never veered from this course. Nor will we. Thanks to you, our patrons, donors, SOBTC Staff and Board of Directors for bringing us that much closer. We can’t wait to see the successes our exciting new season brings!
—Mary Gould Welcome and thank you for spending a few hours with us. As Artistic Director, I look for ways that South of Broadway (SOBTC) can continue to grow and present theater of the highest standards. One way we do that is to constantly challenge ourselves, and our 11th season, is our most exciting yet. We bring you a show unlike any we’ve attempted before in The Nance. The play is full of original music composed specially for our regional premier. Our second show is the Pulitzer Prize winning play Fences, by one of America’s foremost visionary voices, August Wilson. We also continue our commitment to bringing you classical Irish fare that has become a highlight of Park Circle’s St. Patrick’s Festivities. On a personal note, I am extremely excited to bring you an original play this year! Since arriving in Charleston nearly 7 years ago, it has been a dream of mine to develop new material. During my 16 years in New York, I worked with many writers and saw a number of plays go from the original words on the page, to workshop, to full blown productions, several of which appeared Off Broadway. Mary and I first started working together as co-producers on the original play, Season to Season. Shortly after, we joined forces and made a commitment to bring new works to the stage. Second Sundays at Seven, a workshop that brings writers and actors together in an evening of exploration, was born. From that workshop a new play, being written by Erin Danly under South of Broadway guidance will sprout its wings, and with your help we can make the play soar. While most theaters are content to bring you the shows that were on Broadway yesterday, it is our goal and passion to bring you the shows that will be on Broadway tomorrow.
—Mark Gorman
About Us We provide: • Nine months of live performances, September to May • 3 sessions of summer camps through June, July and August • A variety of professional classes and workshops for all ages Outreach and Educational Programs including: • “ My Ticket to the Arts” gives away tickets to the under-served population in the tri-county area • “ Summer in the City” our month long summer program in NYC, where we reside at the Juilliard School and train with the nation’s leading teachers and professionals. • “Next Stage” a co-production with Flowertown Players providing a unique theatre experience as SOBTC presents the show in the round and FTP presents proscenium style. This program is in conjunction with the Insiders Group, a free program for participants to shadow any role of the theatre from first read till performance.
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SEASON SHOWs
YOUTH SHOWs
The Nance Sept. 18–20, 25–27, 29, Oct. 2–4 at 7:30pm and Sept. 21 & 28 at 3pm by Douglas Carter Beane Welcome to the naughty, raucous world of burlesque’s heyday and the backstage story of Chauncey Miles and his fellow performers. At a time when it is easy to play gay and dangerous to be gay, Chauncey’s uproarious antics on the stage stand out in marked contrast to his offstage life.
Legally Blonde Jr. Nov. 15 at 7pm, Nov. 16 at 3pm >> My Ticket to the Arts Exclusive Performances Nov. 20 & 21 at 5:30pm Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin Book by Heather Hach A fabulously fun musical based on the popular movie. Follow Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.
Fences Oct. 16–18, 23–25, 27, Oct. 30–Nov 1 at 7:30pm and Oct. 19 & 26 at 3pm by August Wilson Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Tony Award for Best Play, and The New York Drama Critics Circle Award. Fences is the story of a responsible yet otherwise flawed black garbage collector in pre-Civil Rights America who, in August Wilson’s hands, rises to the level of an epic hero.
Shrek Jr. Apr. 25 at 7pm and Apr. 26 at 3pm >> My Ticket to the Arts Exclusive Performances Apr. 30 & May 1 at 5:30pm Music by Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Based on the Dreamworks animated film. Join Shrek and Fiona on a quest to confront Farquaad with their wise-cracking donkey friend. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale Shrek Jr. is an irreverently fun show for the whole family.
It’s time to bring back charlie Jan. 8–10, 15–17 at 7:30pm and Jan. 11 & 18 at 3pm by Erin Danly Erin Danly’s quirky wit and piercing insight come together in the World Premiere of her latest work. A writer is called back from the dead to guide the production of his most popular theatrical work before it careens into chaos. The result of which inspires his brilliant new play. Translations Mar 12–14, 19–21, 23, 26–28 at 7:30pm and Mar 15 & 22 at 3pm by Brian Friel Charles Isherwood of The New York Times writes “A basic fluency in the workings of the human heart is all that’s necessary to absorb the beauties of Mr. Friel’s tender, sad and funny play about the difficulty of finding a home in the world, a person to share it with, and a name to call it by.” PlayFest 2015 May 8 and 9 at 7:30pm This extraordinary theatre event showcases a weekend of new plays, celebrating local talent of the Charleston Theatre Community and offering laughs, drama and touching moments.
NEXT STAGE South of Broadway Theatre Company and The Flowertown Players present a unique theatre experience. Oleanna Feb 5-7, 9, 12-14 at 8pm and Feb 8 at 3pm at South of Broadway Theatre Feb 19-21, 26-28 at 8pm and Feb 22 & Mar 1 at 3pm at The Flowertown Players by David Mamet Professor and student verbally spar in a high stakes power struggle. As usual with Mamet, the dialogue is edgy, quick and unencumbered by literary frills or phony theatrical ones.
South of Broadway Programs CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Professional acting studios for Adults to study with Mark Gorman and Kristen Kos. Professional Voice training for all levels and ages with Mary Gould. Youth Acting Classes and 2 opportunities for youth to perform in fully realized productions. This year’s shows are Legally Blonde Jr in the Fall and Shrek in the Spring.
Second Sundays at Seven & PlayFest PlayFest is a weekend celebration of new plays, the culmination of the playwrights’ work who participate in Second Sundays at Seven. This unique monthly playwrights’ workshop is free and encourages actors and writers to work together in a dynamic partnership, which takes the play writing process to a whole new level.
3 Sessions of Summer Theatre Camp Whether your youth is a performer or not this fun camp is full of creative opportunities to play and explore. Your son or daughter will craft, design, sing and dance, improv scenes and finally create a stage performance for friends and family. Ages 9-15
Next Stage In its second year, Flowertown Players community and SOBTC’s professionals come together in this innovative opportunity to witness the same show in two vastly different environments. This year see Oleanna, the “Show” at FTP in a 199 seat proscenium theatre, have the “experience” at SOBTC 68 intimate seats in the round (audience on all 4 sides of the actors.) Which will you prefer?
The Summey Barkley Rucker Medallion A perpetual award to celebrate “Mentoring Young Artists” was created in 2011 by SOBTC. The inaugural recipient was Anita Zucker, Philanthropist and CEO of The InterTech Group. The 2012 recipient was local education and political icon, Lonnie Hamilton III. Most recently comedian and icon, Bill Cosby, accepted the award in Charleston.
Insiders A theatre immersion experience with Next Stage. Created just for those who wonder at the magic of performance, how it all comes together, what goes on in a rehearsal ... now you can find out first hand. Sign up for January 2015. Email your interest in this free program to: kristen@southofbroadway.com
How You can help SHARE THE ARTS Share the Arts “My Ticket to the Arts” This initiative was launched in 2012, where tickets were distributed to at-risk and underserved populations in the tri-county area. Distribution is provided through Communities in Schools, Engaging Creative Minds and the Literacy Round Table. The objective of this program is to energize the population to reach beyond the experiences of their daily lives, to inspire them to broaden the horizons of their perceived individual potential, and to challenge their creativity and intellects. Since 2012, over 3,000 tickets have been given. This year we continue, and seek community support of this endeavor. If you or your company would like to sponsor “My Tickets to the Arts” please don’t hesitate, speak to Mary Gould. Your donation to this outreach program is tax deductible. Other Outreach Programs developed and implemented by SOBTC Director of Education, Joseph Baldino •
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Action workshops for the at-risk and underserved populations using the theatre model Enhancing literacy through the theatre models Mentoring educators on literacy standards Educators workshops to implement the theatre model into literacy curriculum Playwright workshops used as a tool for social integration for at-risk youth
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outh of Broadway Theater Company Founder and Producer was raised in Brazil from the age of three. At the age of 18 she returned to this country to pursue a career in Opera. Following the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, she studied with internationally famous Baritone, Tito Gobbi, at Rosary College’s School of Graduate Studies in Florence, Italy. Back in Chicago, she collaborated with Hinsdale Opera Theater to produce an arts education outreach program targeting grades 10 – 12 of the Greater Chicago School System. A finalist in the New York Metropolitan Opera’s National Council Auditions while living in Chicago, she then moved to New York, making it her home base from 1983 to 1995. During that time, she toured England and appeared at Scotland’s Edinburgh Festival as La Carlotta in The Phantom of the Opera. She produced and performed a one-woman show celebrating cultural diversity for ITT Sheraton’s International Executive’s Performance Series, traveling to both Rio and Sao Paulo, Brazil. She also created and performed a one-woman arts education show called Operatunities: Mozart to Menotti! for Kennedy Center’s Imagination Celebration Festival. In 1997, taking time off from performing, Mary accepted the Executive Directorship of The New York Virtuosi Chamber Symphony (a union orchestra presenting in Manhattan, New York). During her yearlong tenure as Executive Director, the orchestra garnered its first Manhattan press review and established a prestigious residency at Hunter College’s The Sylvia and Danny Kaye Playhouse, 69th Street and Park Avenue. Having commuted regularly for a year between Manhattan, New York and Charleston, South Carolina, where her husband relocated in 1997, Mary resigned her Executive Directorship and established a vocal studio in downtown Charleston. In 1999, Mary expanded her portfolio of activities by producing a series of intensive seminars Road to Broadway, Broadway Getting the Job, and I’m Getting My Act Together, drawing not only on her own diverse experience, but on the extensive expertise of an impressive list of working theater colleagues from Los Angeles and New York. In January of 2000, Mary launched her own production company, Marigold Arts Development (MAD) to provide performing opportunities for young Charleston artists and formed its professional theatre arm, South of Broadway Theatre Company, with the objective of “bridging the gap between community theatre, national, and international tours” by bringing a permanent resident professional theatre to Charleston and the state of South Carolina.
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rtistic Director of South of Broadway Theater Company and is the President of The League of Charleston Theaters. He relocated to Charleston in 2007. Since arriving, he has appeared in over a dozen plays in and around the city. Mark has directed dozens of plays at several venues. He held the position of Production Manager for four years with Charleston International Film Festival. He was the primary artistic visionary for two years with the Edgar Allen Poe “Back From the Grave” event at Fort Moultrie. Mark currently teaches Acting at SOBTC and Trident Technical College. Mark is a graduate of Radford University with a BFA in Acting and also a graduate of The National Theatre Institute. Mark spent nearly 16 years in New York City. While in New York, he acted in dozens of plays with companies such as Signature Theater Company, Circle Repertory Company, and many others. Mark acted in multiple productions under the leadership of Broadway Directors Terry Schreiber, Jacques Levy and Michael Kahn. Mark also acted with a troupe that worked with professional athletes to train them to face life situations. While in NY, Mark also worked in multiple capacities behind the scenes. He produced and directed several plays. He held the position of Technical Director at the T.Schreiber Studios, where he worked closely with and built several sets designed by Broadway Designer, Hal Tine. Mark spent six seasons as the assistant production manager with JKLD during the famous New York Fashion Week. JKLD was the lighting design company in charge of the lighting design for New York’s “Fashion Week” both under the tents at 42nd St. and at several venues outside of the tents including shows for Sean Jean, Donna Karan, Hugo Boss, Marc Jacobs and Narciso Rodriguez. Mark worked on crews at theaters such as Roundabout Theater, Edison Theater, The Public Theater and Shakespeare in the Park as well as many more.
Board of Directors Mary Gould, Founder and Producer Mark Gorman, Artistic Director Alicia Fogle, Board President & Treasurer Lynnette Lynes, Secretary Joseph Baldino Beth Borden Linda Eisen Linda Esposito Megan Loder Linwood Yarborough
2013-2014 Donors Angels Kevin Branigan Coastal Community Foundation Community Foundation’s Zucker Family Endowment Fund Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation The InterTech Group Foundation The Kinder Morgan Foundation South State Bank Benefactors Joseph Baldino Beth Borden Elizabeth B. Dalton Dr. James Dalton Alicia Fogle Mary Gould and Brian Whiteley Lynnette Lynes Mr. and Mrs. Chip Nimmich Tracy Roberts Partners Douglas McGill Sponsors Linda Esposito Linwood Yarborough III
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