"Once On This Island" Program

C H A R L E S TO N S TAG E AT T H E H I S TO R I C D O C K S T R E E T T H E AT R E 45TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON • ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

APRIL 12 - APRIL 30, 2023

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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND A Musical Book and Lyric by LYNN AHRENS Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY Based Upon The Novel " My Love, My Love " By Rosa Guy" Director

CRYSTIN GILMORE Music Director

SAM HENDERSON Scenic Designer

Choreographer

STEVEN PRINCE TATE Costume Designer

SETH HOWARD

COURTNI RIDDICK

Properties Designer

Lighting Designer

ALINE TOLOTO

CALEB S. GARNER

Sound Designer

Acting Foundations Coach

LUKE WALCHUK

SYDNEY LARIBO

Stage Manager

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Originally Directed and Choreographed on Broadway by Graciela Daniele Playwrights Horizons, Inc. Produced ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Off-Broadway In 1990. Originally Produced On Broadway By The Shubert Organization, Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. Suntory International Corporation and James Walsh, In Association With Playwrights Horizons.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Charleston Stage is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and a constituent member of the Theatre Communication Group (TCG), the national organization for the American Theatre. Charleston Stage is funded in part by grants from the South Carolina Arts Commission, a state agency which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as stimulus funding as a part of the American Rescue Plan; the City of Charleston; the Charleston County and contributions from friends like you.

This project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts as part of the American Rescue Plan. www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 3

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A Note From the Director Life has a way of preparing you for what you don't know you're capable of. I have been blessed to grace the Dock Street stage with Charleston Stage numerous times and being on the "other side of the table" wasn't even something I thought I could do successfully.

I had found my lane and I decided to stay comfortably in it, but growth can't happen without being stretched, experiencing a challenge, or evoking change. Thankfully, Marybeth and Julian believed I was up for the challenge.

Following its premiere at Playwrights Horizons, the original Broadway production of Once On This Island opened at the Booth Theatre on October 18, 1990 and ran until 1991. The West End production opened in 1994 and won the 1995 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical. The musical was revived on Broadway in a production that opened on December 3, 2017 at the Circle in the Square Theatre. It won the 2018 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.

I decided to set this production in Haiti in the early 2000 before the last heartbreaking earthquake. I desire to display the resilience of people who have less and do more, who dream big and feel deeply.

Once On This Island is a story of the haves and the have-nots. In today's world, the separation would be vacation destinations, zip codes, job titles or the kind of car you drive.

The touchy questions, "What do you do?" and "Where do you live?" are asked by those who want to know how much respect to show you based on your response. I'm a Southern girl from the outskirts of Memphis who moved to New York fifteen years ago. When people ask where I live in the city, I wait for their demeanor to change after responding, "the Bronx" and more often than not it does. I often wonder if they have ever been to the area I call home, if they've had an unpleasant experience there, or whether they base their opinion on world views. Home is where we lay our heads and is due equal respect regardless of the zip code.

By my definition, Once On This Island is a story of unconditional love, vulnerability, and the challenges of life and its costs. The overall feeling I hope to portray is one of joy amid sadness, financial lack, and separation. Hope is never lost and beauty can be found in the most forgotten, overlooked, and neglected places. I desire that every audience member leaves this theater with a little more joy, a broader capacity to love, and a feeling in their heart that they've never felt before. I hope we all find a reason to dance in the rain and be our authentic selves because who you are and what you carry is, indeed, of value to this world.

And that's why we tell this story.

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Author Biographies LYNN AHRENS (Book and Lyrics) Lynn Ahrens won Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards and received two Grammy nominations for Broadway's Ragtime. For Twentieth Century Fox's animated feature film Anastasia, she was nominated for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globes. She and longtime collaborator Stephen Flaherty received the Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement, and in 2015 they were inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame. Broadway: Anastasia; Once On This Island (Olivier Award, Best Musical; Tony nominations, Best Book and Score); Seussical (Grammy nomination); My Favorite Year; Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life; Rocky; Madison Square Garden's A Christmas Carol; Ragtime (2010 Broadway revival). Off-Broadway and regional: Lincoln Center Theater's Dessa Rose, The Glorious Ones (both Drama Desk-nominated) and A Man of No Importance (Outer Critics Circle Award, Best Musical); Lucky Stiff; Little Dancer (Kennedy Center world premiere). Film and television credits include A "Christmas Carol" (NBCTV); Camp (IFC Films); "Schoolhouse Rock" (ABC-TV) and others. (Emmy Award and four Emmy nominations). She is a Council member of the Dramatists Guild of America, a co-founder of the Dramatists Guild Fellows Program, and a Lilly Award winner for Lyrics. AhrensAndFlaherty.com STEPHEN FLAHERTY (Music) Stephen Flaherty is the composer of the Broadway musicals Ragtime (Tony, Drama Desk, OCC Awards, two Grammy nominations), Seussical (Grammy, Drama Desk nominations), Once On This Island (Tony nomination, Olivier Award, Best Musical) and Rocky. Additional Broadway includes Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (original songs) and Neil Simon's Proposals (incidental music). Stephen has also written four musicals at Lincoln Center Theatre: The Glorious Ones (OCC, Drama Desk nominations), Dessa Rose (OCC, Drama Desk nominations), A Man of No Importance (OCC, Best Musical, Drama Desk nomination) and My Favorite Year. Other theater includes In Your Arms (Old Globe), Little Dancer (Kennedy Center), Lucky Stiff (Playwrights Horizons) and Loving Repeating: A Musical of Gertrude Stein (Chicago's Jefferson Award, Best New Musical.) Film includes Anastasia (two Academy Award and two Golden Globe nominations), the documentary After The Storm and Lucky Stiff. Mr. Flaherty's concert music has premiered at the Hollywood Bowl, Boston's Symphony Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Guggenheim Museum and Symphony Space.

This year celebrates Stephen's 32-year collaboration with lyricist-librettist Lynn Ahrens. Stephen and Lynn are members of the Dramatists Guild Council and co- founders of the Dramatists Guild Fellows Program. In 2015 they were inducted into the Theater Hall Of Fame. Upcoming: the stage adaptation of Anastasia. AhrensAndFlaherty.com MUSICAL THEATRE INTERNATIONAL Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world's leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form.

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The Cast

CHARACTER ACTOR Ti Moune/Erzulie.............................................................................................................. FACIA LEE* Ti Moune/Erzulie...............................................................................................JHONIKA WRIGHT* Agwe..............................................................................................................................ELISHA BLACK Papa Ge................................................................................................................BARON L. CLAY, JR. Asaka................................................................................................................BRIETTA GOODMAN* Tonton Julian.......................................................................................... ANTHONY MCCUTCHEN Mama Euralie.......................................................................................................... LETTY RICHEY** Daniel........................................................................................................K’NIQUE EICHELBERGER* Andrea Deveraux/Storyteller......................................................................ARIANA SNOWDEN Armand Beauxhomme/Storyteller/US Tonton Julian...................................CLYDE MOSER Little Ti Moune....................................................................................................... GIANNA GAVINS Little Ti Moune............................................................................................. BROOKLYN WILLIAMS Storyteller/US Mama Euralie..................................................................... MICHELLE BURGESS Storyteller....................................................................................................... JAH’MAR COAKLEY** Storyteller...............................................................................................................JORDAN LEEANN Storyteller/US Andrea................................................................................................IMANI LLOYD Storyteller/US Armand.........................................................................................JASON MARION Storyteller/US Erzulie..................................................................................... LATANYA MUELLER Storyteller...........................................................................................................KAITLYN PINCKNEY Storyteller.............................................................................................................RONNIE WALKER II Storyteller/US Daniel.................................................................................... FREDERICK WEBB JR * Member, Charleston Stage Resident Acting Company ** Member, Charleston Stage Acting Ensemble "US" Indicates Understudy Role

The Orchestra

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Conductor/ Keyboard 1....................................................................................SAM HENDERSON Keyboard 2...............................................................................................................MICHAEL LOPEZ Guitar....................................................................................................................... THOMAS NORRIS Bass.......................................................................................MITCH GOODWIN AND TIM KHAYAT Drums/Percussion...................................................................................................... KAIN NAYLOR Piccolo/Flute/Alto Flute...........................................................................................LISA ALVAREZ Clarinet/Saxophone............................................................................................... JULIE MATHIAS

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Musical Numbers ACT ONE 1. Prologue/We Dance 2. One Small Girl 3. Waiting For Life 4. And The Gods Heard Her Prayer/Rain 5. Pray 6. Forever Yours 7. The Sad Tale of The Beauxhommes 8. Ti Moune 9. Mama Will Provide

ACT TWO 1. Waiting For Life (Reprise) 2. Some Say 3. The Human Heart 4. Pray (Reprise) 5. Some Girls 6. The Ball 7. Promises/Forever Yours (Reprise) 8. A Part of Us 9. Why We Tell The Story

There is a 15-minute intermission.

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Additional Staff for Once On This Island Production Manager........................................................................................... ASHLEY PALMER Technical Director / Resident Scenic & Projector Designer.......................... ADAM JEHLE Resident Scenic Designer / Scenic Charge................................... CODY TELLIS RUTLEDGE Resident Lighting Designer............................................................................CALEB S. GARNER Properties Supervisor.............................................................................................ALINE TOLOTO Shop Manager...................................................................................................................JOSH TEAL Shop Technician / Scenic Painter....................................................................... CLAIRE BRENIA Shop Technician / Carpenter..................................................................................HAILEE SELBY Costume Shop Director / Costume Designer..........................................COURTNI RIDDICK Associate Costume Designer / Construction Coordinator.................... HAYLEY O'BRIEN Assistant Costume Shop Manager / Cutter and Draper...........DAVID JORDAN BAXTER Wardrobe / Stitcher.................................................................................................... ABBIE JONES Resident Sound Designer / Audio Engineer.................................................LUKE WALCHUK Sound Engineer / Technical Assistant..................................... CHARLES WALKER DILLARD Resident Stage Manager................................................................................ RAVYN T. MEADOR TheatreWings Co-Coordinators.................... CALEB S. GARNER AND RAVYN T. MEADOR TheatreWings Assistant Stage Managers.SYBIL FREEDMAN AND SAYDE HANDEGAN TheatreWings Deck Crew.......... CARTER BEASENBURG AND RACHAEL ROBERTS-SEEL TheatreWings Dressers.........................................ASHLEY JACKSON AND ELEANORA JETT TheatreWings Sound............................................................................................. CARLOS GRACE TheatreWings Spotlight...................................................AVELYN BAILEY AND SULLY EPPES IASTE Flyman.....................................................................................TIMOTHY “SUGAR” CARTER IASTE Stewart and Lighting Board Op.................................. CHRISTINA “HAWKE” BROWN

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) ELISHA BLACK (Agwe) This is Elisha’s first show with Charleston Stage. He has had a passion for performing ever since he was a child. He began performing in high school productions such as Shrek the Musical playing the role of Donkey which led to him performing in shows around the city during his junior and senior year. He gives many thanks to Charleston Youth Company and West Ashley High School Drama Studio for nurturing his love of the arts. He’d like to thank his family, friends, and current and past coworkers for always encouraging him to reach for the stars. And lastly, he thanks his new Charleston Stage family.

MICHELLE BURGESS (Storyteller/US Mama Euralie) Michelle is a native of Columbia, South Carolina and currently a Teaching Artist at Meeting Street School@Brentwood. She received a B.A. in Music from Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina and Vocal Arts Certificates from North Carolina School of the Arts WinstonSalem, North Carolina and Artist Diploma from Peabody Conservatory Baltimore, Maryland. Through an educational outreach Opera young artist program, she discovered a love and passion for teaching. Michelle has 23 years of teaching experience in public and private schools.

She taught elementary music education, early childhood music and movement in Orange County Public Schools in Orlando Florida and applied voice, piano, and k-12 instruction and curriculum at the Maitland Conservatory in Huntsville, Alabama. Michelle has performed throughout the Southeast with Odom Opera Porgy and Bess, (Serena,Maria) Orlando Lyric Opera (chorus) and Disney (Festival of the Lion King) Arena Entertainment, (Lead Vocalist) RED Mountain Theatre Porgy and Bess (chorus, understudy Maria) in Birmingham, Alabama, Independent Musical Productions, Ragtime, (Harlem) Shrek the Musical (Dragon), Annie (Miss Hannigan) and Fantasy Childrens Playhouse Akeelah and the Bee (Miss Willie), HCCA Seussical the Musical (Sour Kangaroo) in Huntsville, Alabama. She is excited to join the Once on This Island family in her debut performance with Charleston Stage.

BARON L. CLAY, JR. (Pape Ge) Baron is so excited to be in his first production with Charleston Stage.

Baron was last seen in his cabaret show with Charleston Playhouse and 80's Cabaret, Hair, and Spelling Bee with Footlight Players. Outside of the theater he is a floral wrangler at Roadside Blooms, Photographer, and has a loving husband and two children. He thanks them all for being so supportive and understanding.

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) JAH'MAR COAKLEY (Storyteller) Jah'Mar is a Charleston native, graduating from the College of Charleston with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Arts Management. His first show with Charleston Stage was in 2018 as a member of the ensemble for Mamma Mia! He has since then been seen in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Footloose, Bright Star, and many more! Outside of performing with Charleston Stage, Jah'Mar's artistic background includes choreographing and directing for children's theater productions throughout the Charleston Area.

K'NIQUE EICHELBERGER (Daniel) K’nique is originally from Columbia, South Carolina but moved to Brevard, North Carolina where he earned a B.A. in Music and Theatre. He is so excited to be returning to the company for a second year. He had his choreography debut over the summer with James and the Giant Peach.

He also choreographed A Christmas Carol. His recent credits include: Charlotte's Web (Wilbur), JFK and Inga Binga (Freddy), A Christmas Carol (Young Ebenezer Scrooge/The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come), The Play That Goes Wrong (Perkins), Kinky Boots (Lola), The Last Five Years (Jamie), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey II), Into The Woods (Jack), A Streetcar Named Desire (Stanley) and more. He is very thankful for his friends and family who have supported him throughout the years. K’nique is so excited to change lives through creating art at Charleston Stage! Stay tuned on Instagram @nique_tg3 GIANNA GAVINS (Little Ti Moune) Gianna "Gigi" is a wonderful 10-year-old who is full of talent and imagination! She attends South Carolina Connections Academy and is in the 4th grade gifted and talented class. Gianna has been a member of the Charleston Stage since 2021, and previously debuted in her first Dock Street Theatre performance as Emma Hopkins in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Born in Charleston, she has been showcasing her love for entertainment and has been dancing, singing, and acting from a very young age. Her light shines when she enters the room and her natural ability to entertain automatically is recognized. She has been singing in a small group for the last two years and recently began singing solos to a multi-generational and diverse audience to their delight. Gianna loves and enjoys all of these amazing gifts and is excited about her future in many more venues and working with many great entertainers of all ages.

BRIETTA GOODMAN (Asaka) Brietta (she/her/hers) is ecstatic to be a part of this beautiful show with such talented artists. She is beyond thrilled to share and tell such a moving and wonderful story! She was last seen as Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web, The Ghost of Xmas Present/Mrs. Tabor in A Christmas Carol, and the Flapper Ancestor in The Addams Family! Originally from Horn Lake, Mississippi, she received a A.A. in Theatre from Northwest Mississippi Community College and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a B.A. in Theatre with credits including: Cathy Haitt in The Last Five Years, Bunny in Detroit '67, and Lucy Grant in Bright Star. She is so grateful for this process and this wonderful cast! Stay Connected: https://briettagoodman99.wixsite.com/actor-performer 18 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com

Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) FACIA LEE (Ti Moune/Erzulie) Facia is thrilled to be part of her seventh production here at Charleston Stage! She has been performing since she was about 6 years old. Her favorite credits include Macduff in The Scottish Play, and Sandra/The Witch in Big Fish. She graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach with her B.A. in Theatre with Concentration in Music.

Fafa would like to thank her loving family, friends, teachers, and Father for all of their support.

JORDAN LEEANN (Storyteller) Jordan is a 22-year-old Charleston native who found her passion of the arts at the early age of 4 dancing in studios, later singing in choirs, and acting in the theater. Jordan loves the stage and hopes to follow her dreams and further her performing arts career.

IMANI LLOYD (Storyteller/US Andrea) Imani is an operations coordinator by day and a storytelling performer by night! This is excitingly her first show with Charleston Stage! Outside of working her magic at the Queen Street Playhouse’s bar and grooving as dance captain, Imani has been seen in the What If? Production of Hair, a member of the Head Over Heels musical ensemble, Jo in The Legend of Georgia McBride, and a cast member of A Very Merry Footlight Holiday Special! When she’s not onstage, she enjoys working behind the scenes as a Choreographer and Stage Manager!

JASON MARION (Storyteller/US Armand) Jason is a native of Beaufort, South Carolina. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Otterbein College in Westerville, OH, postgraduate work in Educational Technology from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA and Advanced Fine Arts teacher certification from the South Carolina Department of Education. Additionally, Jason’s training includes the Sea Island School for the Arts, South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts, and North Carolina School of the Arts. His education and training benefitted him the experience of being a drama educator with the Beaufort County School District until 2010. Jason’s stage and film credits include Rent with Bay Street Theatre (Savannah, GA) and Flowertown Playhouse(Summerville, SC), Bug with Bay Street Theatre( Savannah, GA), A Christmas Carol with the Footlight Players (Charleston, SC), The Exonerated with Misspent Youth Productions/ ARTworks (Beaufort, SC), The Pillowman with Palmetto Theater Xperiment/ARTworks (Beaufort, SC), Showtune with Beaufort Performing Arts, Inc (Beaufort, SC), Jack and the Beanstalk with Project Educational Theatre (Kenner, LA), After the Invasion of Giant Termites with Swift Warning Productions (Columbus, OH), and Tales from the Land of Gullah with Matrix Media/ASE, LLC (Beaufort, SC). Currently, Jason spends his spare time creating several original characters including the more popular drag persona, Symone N. O'Bishop!! www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 19

Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) ANTHONY MCCUTCHEN (Tonton Julian) Anthony is very grateful to Charleston Stage for the opportunity to return to the stage. Anthony is a native of Nesmith, SC and has served for many years as a worship leader for the Charleston Church of Christ. He holds a Masters Degree in Education and has taught elementary school for nearly 11 years. Anthony debuted at the Dock Street Theatre in the 2001 Moja Arts Festival production of Dreamgirls. He has performed in multiple musical and dramatic productions including Tambourines to Glory and Eubie. He was most recently seen in the 2016 Charleston Stage production of The Seat of Justice. Anthony would like to thank his amazing wife, Michele, for continually inspiring him to dream. He would also like to thank his daughter Alexis and son AJ for their support as well.

CLYDE MOSER (Armand Beauxhomme/Storyteller/US Tonton Julian) Clyde is a Charleston based-actor, dancer, vocalist, and educator. He is over the moon to make his debut performance with Charleston Stage.

Clyde is a graduate of the College of Charleston with a B.A. in Theatre Performance and is currently finishing his Master's in Teaching Theatre.

He could have been seen in multiple shows at Queen Street Playhouse such as Horse in The Full Monty and A Merry Footlight Holiday Special. His credits also include, The Addams Family, Spring Awakening, A Chorus Line, and the New York Summer Play Festival. Clyde is a Social Justice Advocate for Black and LGBTQ+ visibility and equality. He couldn’t be more honored to tell such a beautiful story.

LATANYA MUELLER (Storyteller/US Erzulie) Latanya is overjoyed to be a part of her first production with Charleston Stage. She fell in love with the arts when she began dance at age six, quickly discovering her passion for all things theatre and arts-related.

After earning her B.F.A. in Theatre while performing professionally in the Baltimore/D.C. metro area, she moved to Charleston where she transferred her passion for the stage into the classroom through teaching theatre arts at West Ashley High School. She has taken the stage with many other companies in town during her years in Charleston, most recently in Evita with Bare Stage Company at South of Broadway. She also works for Charleston Playhouse, a local musical theatre 501c3, and hopes someday to found her own organization that supports unity and collaboration between Charleston’s theatre companies (because we are stronger together!). She is a trained musician, textile artist, published poet, and the mother of two rascally little boys who are the center of her heart.

KAITLYN PINCKNEY (Storyteller) Kaitlyn is a twelfth grader at Charleston School of the Arts, majoring in dance. Kaitlyn loves to dance and has been training in Ballet, Tap, and Modern styles for ten years. Despite recently discovering an interest in theatre, she is excited to perform alongside her new friends at Charleston Stage! She is grateful for the opportunity, and would like to thank friends, family, and teachers who've helped her get to where she is today, as well as those who have supported her along the way!

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) LETTY RICHEY (Mama Euralie)

Letty was born and raised for the 1st half of her life in Southern California, but has come to call beautiful Charleston, SC, home for the last 25+ years.

She holds a B.S. Degree from Southern Wesleyan University and a M.S. from Charleston Southern University. She has previously appeared on stage at the Dock Street in many wonderful Charleston Stage productions and has been blessed to perform as both ensemble and a principle cast member.

Letty credits her introduction to the Charleston Theatre community to the invite she received to be a part of the ensemble cast of the 2012 performance of Porgy and Bess, performed for the first time ever at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, though written in Charleston depicting a well-known local Charleston Rainbow Row Native. Some of her hobbies and interests include traveling, watching movies, laughing, enjoying life and spending time with her Handsome Husband, Anthony, their blended family of 5 to include Charleston native & WAHS 2015 Alum, daughter Zariah, extended family, close friends, and her growing theatre family. Letty most recently appeared in the Ensemble of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, as Voice Six: Mrs. Alexandria/Posh Woman in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and as Professor Williard and Ensemble in Our Town.

ARIANA SNOWDEN (Andrea Deveraux/Storyteller) Ariana is so excited to be making her debut with Charleston Stage!

Originally from Chesapeake, Virginia, Ariana transplanted to Charleston and is currently a 1st Grade teacher and serves at Seacoast Church on the worship team. Ariana trained with the Gainesville Theater Alliance and is a graduate of Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia with her Bachelors in Fine Arts in Musical Theater. You may have previously seen Ariana over at Queen Street Playhouse in productions such as Fully Monty as Vicki Nichols, A Very Merry Footlight Holiday Special, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder as Lady Eugenia D’Ysquith. Ariana is grateful to be telling this gift of a story with this incredible cast and prays that it leaves you forever changed! To God be all the glory.

RONNIE WALKER II (Storyteller) Ronnie is thrilled to be back at Charleston Stage for the production of Once On This Island. Ronnie hails from Atlanta, Georgia where he received his B.F.A. in Acting and a minor in Dance from Columbus State University.

You may recognize him from Kinky Boots at Charleston Stage where he played an "Angel". His other recent credits include, Evil Dead the Musical (Moose); Lucky Stiff (MC/Ensemble); Romeo and Juliet in R+J Theory (Nurse); and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Ensemble). Ronnie is extremely grateful for this opportunity to tell this beautiful story with such an amazing cast! Keep updated with Ronnie on Instagram: @ronw2_ FREDERICK WEBB JR. (Storyteller/US Daniel) Frederick is thrilled to “tell the story” at Charleston Stage! Regional credits: Casa Mañana (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), Arkansas Repertory Theatre (Into the Woods, Chicago, Guys and Dolls), Revival Theatre Company (The Color Purple), The Link Theatre Company (Ragtime), and Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre (The Music Man). He would like to thank his family and friends for their continuous love and support.

TGBTG! #JUMP IG: @fivefourfred and @frederickwebbjr

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) BROOKLYN WILLIAMS (Little Ti Moune) Brooklyn is a 3rd grade student at Howe Hall Arts Infused Magnet School in Goose Creek. She has danced her whole life but gives credit to her favorite teacher Mrs. Rogers for helping her discover her love for theater. She found that she could do all 3 of her favorite things: dance, sing, and act! She is part of a theater afterschool club, AIMS Players.

She has been in several recitals and shows, her most recent show she played an orphan in Annie’s “Maybe.” During her free time, Brooklyn loves watching musicals, drawing, and going to the beach and pool.

Brooklyn’s ultimate goal is to someday be the President of the United States but for now, she is excited to see where theater will take her!

JHONIKA WRIGHT (Ti Moune/Erzulie) Jhonika is thrilled to be joining Charleston Stage as a Resident Actor!

Originally from Maryland, she spent most of her life in Arkansas where she graduated from Ouachita Baptist University and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. Her favorite roles include: Wendla (Spring Awakening), Cairo (We Are the Tigers), Woman 1 (Songs for a New World), Grizabella (Cats), and Yertle the Turtle (Seussical the Musical). Sending all the love to her incredible family and friends for their endless support, “This one is for you!” To keep up with all things Jhonika, you can visit her Instagram: @jhonikaaaa

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Charleston Stage Artistic Staff Biographies CALEB S. GARNER (Lighting Designer) Caleb is a lighting and sound designer based in Charleston, SC. A North Carolina native, Caleb received his B.A. and B.F.A. from Catawba College in Salisbury NC, and his M.F.A. from the University of Southern Mississippi. Garner’s designs, ranging from concerts to ballets to musicals to plays have earned him eight regional and national design awards. Caleb has been a featured designer from New York to Mississippi, designing in the Northeast, Midwest, East Coast and Deep South. Caleb enjoys turning large pieces of wood into smaller pieces of wood (sometimes mistakenly called furniture), screaming with students (often recognized as teaching), and playing with things that spark and smoke. Caleb currently serves as the Resident Lighting Designer at the Charleston Stage Company and serves as an adjunct lecturer at the College of Charleston.

CRYSTIN GILMORE (Director) Crystin is ecstatic to be making her directorial debut with this production of Once On This Island! She was an R.A. with Charleston Stage many years ago and will forever call Charleston Stage family. Crystin last graced our stage in Black Pearl Sings! as Albert “Pearl” Johnson. You may also remember her in Mamma Mia! as Rosie, The Seat of Justice as Mrs. Ruby Cornwell, in Hairspray as Motormouth Maybelle and in Chicago, The Musical as Matron Momma Morton. Some additional credits include School Girls; Or The African Mean Girls Play in the role of Headmistress, The Color Purple as Shug Avery where she received an IRNE and Arts Impulse Award with Speakeasy Stage Co., The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin as Miss Pain with Progressive Theater, Letters from War as Mae with North Shore Theatre, Smokey Joe’s Cafe as Brenda with Show Palace Dinner Theater and Beehive! The 60’s Musical as Wanda with Greenbrier Valley Theatre. Crystin also enjoys being a motivational speaker, doing commercials, voiceovers and she hosts a podcast called POVwCrystinGilmore. Special thanks to her family, friends and the Lord. Philippians 4:6-8 Wanna connect? @crystingilmore www.crystingilmore.com

SAM HENDERSON (Music Director) Sam is Charleston Stage’s Resident Music Director and Director of Music Education. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education Degree in Instrumental Music/Trumpet Performance from Baylor University in Waco, TX, as well as a Masters Degree in Musical Theatre/Opera Music Direction from Arizona State University. Sam has over 20 years experience teaching music professionally, and has been working as a theatre music director and conductor since 2005. Professionally, Sam has worked for The Phoenix Theatre Company, Childsplay, The Broadway Palm West Dinner Theatre, Arizona Broadway Theatre, Lyric Opera Theatre and Copperstar Repertory Company prior to coming to Charleston Stage.

Special Thanks Special thanks to Charleston Stage’s Scene and Costume Shop volunteers, especially our Resident Professional Acting Company and the TheatreWings High School Apprentices.

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Charleston Stage Artistic Staff Biographies SETH HOWARD (Scenic Designer) Seth (he/him) is a freelance scenic designer based out of Orlando, FL. He has designed many regional productions and themed experiences across the country and is excited designed many regional productions and themed experiences across the country and is excited to be joining Charleston Stage for this production of Once On This Island. Some of his design credits include The Mountaintop and Deathtrap (Constellation Stage and Screen); Jersey Boys (Theatre Aspen); The Lightning Thief and Last Stop on Market Street (The Rose Theatre); Princess and Frog and The Wiz Jr. (The Children’s Theatre of CIncinnati). He received his B.F.A. in Stage Design, Props, and Scenic Art from the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music (CCM). Check out @sethhowarddesign on social media for more.

SYDNEY LARIBO (Acting Foundations Coach) Sydney has joined our crew as the Acting Foundations Coach for the cast of Once On This Island. She began her acting career in elementary school and was cast in her first ever role as Fern in Charlotte’s Web with Charleston Stage. Sydney started her college career as a Musical Theatre, B.F.A., at Coastal Carolina University. Though she changed her major, she has always had a desire to return to her first love, the stage. Sydney is currently working as a Performing Arts Teacher at Meeting Street at Burns. She is forever grateful to the staff at Charleston Stage and the director, Crystin, for the opportunity to work with this beautifully and uniquely talented cast and crew.

RAVYN T. MEADOR (Stage Manager) Ravyn is a graduate from the University of Memphis with a B.F.A. in Design and Technical Production, and a concentration in stage management. She is currently the Resident Stage Manager and High School Theatre Wings Program Co-Coordinator at Charleston Stage.

During her time here, she has stage managed A Christmas Carol, The Play that Goes Wrong, Kinky Boots the Musical, Bright Star!, and Elf the Musical to name a few. When not stage managing (and often while stage managing) Ravyn co-coordinates the TheatreWings technical theatre high school apprenticeship program at Charleston Stage with responsibilities including teaching stage management, assigning and training students in crew positions where they work alongside IATSE stage hands, and coordinating events for and with the program. Continuing her work with Charleston Stage’s 45 season, Ravyn will be stage managing JFK and Inga Binga and Once On This Island.

COURTNI RIDDICK (Costume Designer) Courtni (she/her/hers) has been designing and building costumes for more than 15 years. She graduated from Florida State University with an M.F.A. in Costume Design. She loves to create for the big and fantastical as well as the intimate and detailed, and she is thrilled to be a part of the historic Charleston Stage team.

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Charleston Stage Artistic Staff Biographies STEVEN PRINCE TATE (Choreographer) Steven is a Memphis native holding a degree in Theater and Dance and a minor in Gender Studies from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). As a performer, Steven has performed on SYTYCD, the Kennedy Center with New Ballet Ensemble, American Dance Festival, the Alvin Ailey School stage as well as choreography from Steffanie Batten Bland, Zelma Badu Younge, Travis Gatling, Dwight Rhoden, Ysabelle Capitule and others. He was Associate Director and Choreographer for Memphis based contemporary dance company Bridging Souls Production formed

by Tamara Prince-Parrish. He’s developed Vib-ology Dance Workshop for Adult and Teens dancers wanting to foster their dance vocabulary and techniques as well as professional and community movement class NU-FLO and heels movement S.T.R.U.T. As a choreographer, he has choreographed for NBC The Voice RunnerUp Wendy Molten, NBA Dance Team Memphis Grizz Girls, Grizz Grannies and Grandpas, Billboard Chart Topping R&B Artist Diamonique Jackson, Circuit Playhouse, Grammy nominees Southern Avenue and Marco Pave’ well as various dance companies, colleges, organizations and artists throughtout the United States. As a teacher, he has taught for Rhodes College, Ohio University, James Madison University, University of Memphis, Sugar Strut Dancewear: The Sugar Tour (Los Angeles, CA), Thompson Scholars (Manchester, KY), Company d, Opera Memphis, Memphis Black Arts Alliance, Tennessee Ballet Theater, Subroy Dance Studios, the Buckman Conservatory, Studio Gray (West Memphis, AR), and others.

In 2020, Steven went viral for choreographing a Beyoncé inspired “Baby Reveal" featured in Essence Magazine, MSN.com, Yahoo!Life.com, and Blavity.com. Steven is currently choreographing for Billboard Magazine featured artist Tyke T for “Beale Street Music Fest 2023". IG: @steven.prince.tate ALINE TOLOTO (Properties Designer) Originally from Brazil, Aline holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre and Technology with emphasis in Scenic Design from the University of Southern Mississippi. Aline’s experience includes working as Prop Master, Scenic Designer, and Interior Designer. She is currently the Properties Supervisor at Charleston Stage and is thrilled to have joined the team in the company's celebrative 45th anniversary.

LUKE WALCHUK (Sound Designer) Luke has worked in the live sound industry in one form or another since 2004. He gained experience in cruise ship entertainment, amusement parks, live music, and corporate audio before deciding that theatre was the most creatively fulfilling work he could be doing. He went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts in Sound Design and is especially happy to be here at Charleston Stage.

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Charleston Stage Leadership JULIAN WILES (Founder and Producing Artistic Director)

Playwright, director, designer and educator, Julian Wiles, grew up on a farm in Fort Motte, SC, and studied history and theatre at the College of Charleston (B.A. 1974). He moved to North Carolina to pursue graduate work in theatrical design, receiving an M.F.A. in Dramatic Art in 1976. In 1978 he founded Charleston Stage, which became the resident company of the Historic Dock Street Theatre, America’s first theatre. Under Wiles's leadership, Charleston Stage has become one of the region’s largest and most respected arts institutions and includes an extensive education program reaching over 25,000 young people annually.

Wiles has designed, directed and produced over 300 plays and musicals for Charleston Stage. He has written 34 original plays, musicals, and stage adaptations, eight of which are published. Many such as The Seat of Justice and Gershwin at Folly celebrate the Lowcountry’s rich cultural heritage and history. More than 100 productions of his published works have been performed across the United States and internationally.

Wiles received the National Youth Theatre Director's Award in 1988, Charleston’s NAACP Special Recognition Award in 2004, SC’s Governor’s Award for the Arts in 2010, and was inducted into the SC Theatre Association’s Hall of Fame in 2018. In 2021, he was awarded the University of North Carolina’s Distinguished Alumnus Award.

MARYBETH CLARK (Artistic Director Designee)

Marybeth is in her twenty-fourth season with Charleston Stage. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and grew up in Tolland, CT. Marybeth has a degree in theatre/performance from the University of South Florida and was cast in her first show at an Equity theatre at 18 years of age in Tampa. She worked as an actor in professional theatres throughout the Southeast for ten years before settling in Charleston in 1994 with her husband, actor Victor Clark. She was a member of the theatre faculty at Charleston County’s School of the Arts for middle and high school students. Though she moved to Charleston planning on ‘retiring’ from theatre and starting a family, she taught and directed for Charleston Stage part-time beginning in 1997, before joining the company fulltime the following year.

She and Vic are the proud parents of 2 daughters, Lila and Prentice. Lila recently graduated from Drew University and is preparing for the Doctorate program at MUSC and Prentice teaches special needs students at the Washington Center in Greenville, SC. Marybeth and Vic do not have an empty nest but share their home with Marybeth's mother and many adopted dogs and cats.

In her time at Charleston Stage she has directed over 70 shows, favorites include; Kinky Boots, Of Mice and Men, Mamma Mia! and Elf The Musical. She began the Resident Professional Acting program her second year with the company and continues to hire, train, and supervise our young professional actors. As an actor for Charleston Stage, Marybeth has appeared in Shakespeare in Love, Helium, You Can’t Take It With You, The Marriage of Bette and Boo, Steel Magnolias, A Christmas Carol and most recently as Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit. www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 31

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Charleston Stage’s 2022-23 Resident Acting Company

Jenna Barricklo

Raymond Cronley

K'nique Eichelberger

Cody Elsensohn

Brietta Goodman

Eliza Knode

Facia Lee

Cedar Valdez

Jhonika Wright

Charleston Stage has one of the oldest and largest arts education programs for young people in the region. Led by Rylee Coppel, Director of Education and Engagement, and Sam Henderson, Resident Music Director and Director of Music Education, Charleston Stage’s TheatreSchool classes are taught by nine full-time professional actors who make up the Resident Acting Company. These actor/educators join Charleston Stage for a 10-month artist-in-residence and teacher training program. They perform in leading roles throughout the season while also teaching youth theatre classes and ArtReach Workshops in local schools. To view the Resident Acting Company biographies, visit our website at CharlestonStage.com. www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 33

Charleston Stage’s 2022-23 Acting Ensemble Meet Charleston Stage’s 2022-23 Acting Ensemble. These talented actors from the Charleston community are members of our core company ensemble. They’ll be performing in leading roles throughout our 45th Anniversary Season at the Historic Dock Street Theatre. To view all Acting Ensemble biographies, visit our website at CharlestonStage.com.

Samille Basler

Don Brandenburg

Marybeth Clark

Victor Clark

Jah'Mar Coakley

Rylee Coppel

Liz Butler Duren

Chad Estel

David Loar

Michael Locklair

Luciana Marcial-Vincion

Melonea Marek

Anthony T. Matrejek

Henry Clay Middleton

Dayna Nevers

Letty Richey (Formerly Clay)

Cody Tellis Rutledge

Maggie Saunders

Derek T. Pickens Ryan Pixler

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2022-23 Charleston Stage Board of Trustees

Officers

Sarah Beardsley Accenture

Janet Fiorenza Community Volunteer President

Crystal Campbell CYC Educational Consulting

Courtney Champion Blackbaud Vice President

Dr. Edward I. Galaid Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Chelsea Rennhoff Bungalow Second Vice President

Katherine Schob Glenn Community Volunteer

Jim Wick Community Volunteer Treasurer Valerie Morris Retired, The College of Charleston Secretary

Chris Nowell Jarrard, Nowell & Russell Letty Richey (Formerly Clay) Community Volunteer Linda Schutte Community Volunteer

Fran Griffiths Community Volunteer

Teresa Smith Community Volunteer

Sydney Hamer Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

McKenzie Solomons Evolution Healthcare

Madison Altman PNC

Audrey Lane E3-Educate, Empower, and Elevate

Ava Ayers A.P.S. Firm and South Carolina State University

Meredith McLaughlin Community Volunteer

Kathy Summer

Mosmi Naik-Patel Life Story Events & Interiors

Enrique Grace Charleston Hispanic Association

Danielle Hartley Charleston Beach Living, LLC

Trustees

Henry Clay Middleton South Carolina Department of Transportation

Lara Swallen

Karen Spain Community Volunteer Katie Tarrant Community Volunteer Kellan Thayer Advisor Ann Wolf Community Volunteer

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Charleston Stage Staff

BOX OFFICE (843) 577-7183

EDUCATION

Director of Ticketing

Director of Education and Engagement

(Tues-Fri & Sat when there is a performance, 1pm-5pm)

ERIKA GRECO

RYLEE COPPEL

egreco@charlestonstage.com

rcoppel@charlestonstage.com

Box Office Manager

Resident Music Director and Director of Music Education

MARY ELIZABETH RAY mray@charlestonstage.com

Box Office Staff: LUCY DANTZ, ALLISON JONES, BRITTANY LORD, CORINNE MADEEN, KRIS RITENOUR, TYLER ROTH AND AMARI WOODARD

ADMINISTRATION Founder and Producing Artistic Director

JULIAN WILES

jwiles@charlestonstage.com Artistic Director Designee

MARYBETH CLARK

mclark@charlestonstage.com Managing Director

FRANK MACK

SAM HENDERSON

shenderson@charlestonstage.com Education Program Manager

COLIN WATERS

cwaters@charlestonstage.com Resident Professional Actors and Education Instructors:

JENNA BARRICKLO RAYMOND CRONLEY K'NIQUE EICHELBERGER CODY ELSENSOHN BRIETTA GOODMAN ELIZA KNODE FACIA LEE CEDAR VALDEZ JHONIKA WRIGHT

fmack@charlestonstage.com Director of Development

PRODUCTION

sberkowitz@charlestonstage.com

COSTUMES:

Associate Director of Development

Costume Shop Director and Costume Designer

SARA BERKOWITZ

MONICA VANDERBECK

mvanderbeck@charlestonstage.com Development Assistant

TYLER ROTH

troth@charlestonstage.com Director of Marketing and Resident Graphic Designer

BETH CURLEY

COURTNI RIDDICK

criddick@charlestonstage.com Associate Costume Designer and Construction Coordinator

HAYLEY O'BRIEN

hobrien@charlestonstage.com

bcurley@charlestonstage.com

Assistant Costume Shop Manager and Cutter and Draper

Marketing Assistant

dbaxter@charlestonstage.com

ELIZA METTS

DAVID JORDAN BAXTER

emetts@charlestonstage.com

Wardrobe and Stitcher

Director of Finance and Human Relations

ajones@charlestonstage.com

STEPHANIE WALSH

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ABBIE JONES

Costumer Emeritus

BARBARA YOUNG

PRODUCTION (CONTINUED)

VENUES

SCENIC AND ELECTRICS:

West Ashley Theatre Center Venue Information and Rental

Resident Lighting Designer and TheaterWings Co-Coordinator

CALEB S. GARNER

West Ashley Theatre Center Manager

Shop Technician and Scenic Painter

shenderson@charlestonstage.com (843) 225-3901

cgarner@charlestonstage.com

SAM HENDERSON

CLAIRE BRENIA

cbrenia@charlestonstage.com Technical Director and Resident Scenic & Projector Designer

Dock Street Theatre Venue Information and Rental

ajehle@charlestonstage.com

City of Charleston’s Dock Street Theatre Operations Manager

ADAM JEHLE

Resident Scenic Designer and Scenic Charge

CODY TELLIS RUTLEDGE

ROMAINE HEYWARD

heywardr@charleston-sc.gov (843) 720-3968

crutledge@charlestonstage.com Shop Manager

JOSH TEAL

Charleston Stage Office Locations

jteal@charlestonstage.com Shop Technician and Carpenter

HAILEE SELBY

hselby@charlestonstage.com Properties Supervisor

ALINE TOLOTO

atoloto@charlestonstage.com MANAGEMENT:

West Ashley Theatre Center Ashley Landing 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 11 Charleston, SC 29407 P: (843) 225-3900 Scene Shop 1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 104 Charleston, SC 29407 P: (843) 225-1613

Production Manager

ASHLEY PALMER

apalmer@charlestonstage.com Resident Stage Manager and TheatreWings Co-Coordinator

RAVYN T. MEADOR

rmeador@charlestonstage.com

SOUND: Resident Sound Designer and Audio Engineer

LUKE WALCHUK

lwalchuk@charlestonstage.com

Costume Shop 1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 202 (A) Charleston, SC 29407 P: (843) 261-2033 Dock Street Theatre/Admin Offices 135 Church Street Charleston, SC 29401 P: (843) 577-5967 F: (843) 577-5422 Mailing Address P.O. Box 356, Charleston, SC 29402 Email: email@charlestonstage.com

Sound Engineer and Technical Assistant

WALKER DILLARD

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TheatreSchool Summer Registration For Grades K5-8 Is Now Open.

Camp Registration Is Available at CharlestonStage.com/Education.

Register Online Today! Classes Are Filling Up Quickly!

Photo by Kate Thornton Photography

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FUN, ENGAGING THEATRE CAMP THIS SUMMER? Summer Registration Is Now Open!

What Do Our Summer Theatre Camps Offer?

Class descriptions and registration for Summer Camps are available online at CharlestonStage.com/Education.

Register today! Classes are filling up quickly!

Charleston Stage has one of the oldest and largest arts education programs for young people in the region. Led by Rylee Coppel, Director of Education and Engagement, and by Colin Waters, Education Program Manager, Charleston Stage’s TheatreSchool classes are taught by nine full-time professional actors who make up Charleston Stage’s Professional Resident Acting Company.

Summer Sessions Begin June 12th and Run Thru August 11th.

All Summer Camps Take Place at the West Ashley Theatre Center (1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite 11) For Grades K5 -8 (Rising grades for the 2023-2024 school year)

Tuition is $250 - $600 (Due at registration. We do not offer refunds.)

Charleston Stage’s week-long summer theatre camps take students on an exciting journey through musical theatre, acting, improv and more!

Not only will your child explore performance and creative thinking skills, but Charleston Stage’s camps also help students to develop confidence in sharing their ideas and the ability to listen as others share theirs. Each camp culminates with a performance for family at The Pearl Theatre at the West Ashley Theatre Center.

Questions About Classes or Tuition Assistance?

Please contact our Education Offices at (843) 225-3900 or email Rylee Coppel, Director of Education and Engagement, at rcoppel@charlestonstage.com.

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2022-23 Sponsors / Hosts / Corporate Circle

2022-23 THEATREWINGS APPRENTICES Margo Albaneze........................Bishop England High School Avelyn Bailey ������������������������������������������ Hanahan High School Conor Barker.............Charleston County School of the Arts Carter Beasenburg.........James Island Charter High School Riley Beasenburg.................Academic Magnet High School Lyles Bruorton..........Charleston County School of the Arts Lily Bryson..................Charleston County School of the Arts Rayleen Cosgrove........ Lucy Garrett Beckham High School Caroline Cromer ������������������������������������ Hanahan High School Liv Dewhirst...............Charleston County School of the Arts Mayson Dillard..........Charleston County School of the Arts Ella Duffy.....................Charleston County School of the Arts Sully Eppes.................Charleston County School of the Arts Sybil Freedman...............James Island Charter High School Patton Galloway ���������������������������������������� Porter-Gaud School Carlos Enrique Grace ��������������������� West Ashley High School Judd Gray ������������������������������������������������������������������ Homeschool Morgan Gray ������������������������������������������������������������ Homeschool Sayde Handegan ��������������������������������������Wando High School Abbie Harris...............Charleston County School of the Arts Macie Hoffman.........Charleston County School of the Arts Lily Hollis.....................Charleston County School of the Arts Ashley Jackson............. Lucy Garrett Beckham High School Eleanora Jett...................................... West Ashley High School Alex LaPlante............Charleston County School of the Arts Kessler Minchew ��������������������������� Early College High School Marin Morris..............Charleston County School of the Arts Willow Payer................................... Philip Simons High School Rachael Roberts-Seel �������������������������������� Charleston County School of the Arts Evelyn Sanchez.........Charleston County School of the Arts Morgan Schatmeyer ���������������������������������� Charleston County School of the Arts Ella Schrecker............Charleston County School of the Arts Will Siegling...........................Academic Magnet High School Carlisle Smith ��������������������������������������������� Porter-Gaud School Wilson Swenson...................Academic Magnet High School Lillian Taylor................... Lucy Garrett Beckham High School Hadley Thompson...Charleston County School of the Arts Cate Traywick............Charleston County School of the Arts Sarah Ellen Weatherholtz..............First Baptist High School Trow Weeks................Charleston County School of the Arts

SPONSORS American Rescue Plan Arts, Etc. Sarah Beardsley and Christopher Randolph The Frances Bunnelle Foundation Charleston County City of Charleston Daniel Island Community Fund Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Dennis and Lynn Drew The Employee Community Fund of the Boeing Company The Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust Katherine Schob Glenn The Peter Glenville Foundation Hewitt Family Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC The Dubose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund The Mark Elliott Motley Foundation National Endowment for the Arts The John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation PNC Publix Dr. Del and Linda Schutte Ted and Susan Soderlund The Albert Sottile Foundation, Georgia Homer Darby and Mary Ellen Long Way, Trustees South Carolina Arts Commission The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE RECEPTION HOSTS Andersen Windows & Doors Southern Lumber and Millwork CORPORATE CIRCLE - PLATINUM Appalachian Springs David Clemmons Agency Gibbes Museum of Art Magrath Pejeau Real Estate Salthouse Catering Sober Dating, LLC Tiger Lily The Zoo Health Club

Calling All Volunteers!

Join an exciting group of dedicated volunteers who get into the act each season by assisting with costumes in our costume shop and building sets and props in our scene shop!

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2022-23 Charleston Stage Contributors Contributions to Charleston Stage directly support our vast arts education initiatives that reach over 20,000 Lowcountry youth annually. Year round, students participate in Charleston Stage’s in-school outreach enrichment workshops, TheatreWings Apprentice Program for high school students, (after-school) acting classes, and low-cost and free special school matinees. This funding also provides scholarships for underprivileged youth. Contributions made to Charleston Stage are tax-deductible. For more information, please contact the Development Office at (843) 647-7363.

Below are contributions made between May 1, 2022 - March 27, 2023.

Benefactors ($25,000 +) American Rescue Plan City of Charleston The Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust Katherine Schob Glenn Bill and Karyn Hewitt Peter R. & Cynthia K. Kellogg Foundation National Endowment for the Arts The John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation The Fred and Joan Pittman Family Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of SC PNC Albert Sottile Foundation, Georgia Homer Darby and Mary Ellen Long Way, Trustees The South Carolina Arts Commission Dr. Carolyn Thiedke and Mr. Fred Thompson Angels ($10,000 - $24,999) Arts, etc.

Sarah Beardsley and Christopher Randolph The Berry Company Ceara Donnelley & Nathan Berry Fund Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Dr. Del and Linda Schutte Spirit River Transport Curtis Tambornino in memory of Eva Laverne Tambornino Andrea L Volpe Grantors ($5,000 - $9,999) Elizabeth Burns Richard Clapp Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Paul Creamer Diversified Trust Janet Fiorenza and Mike Simmons Abigail Franklin Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lipov Ted and Susan Soderlund Mrs. Char Stricklin Jim and Rebecca Wick Executive Producers ($2,500 - $4,999) Kathryn M. Abraham Julia Andres Mr. and Mrs. Rick Arthur Bobby and Catherine Byrd Monette R. Calderon Kelly Carr & Bryan Sherbacow Jon and Hayley Carter Fernando Casasco and Catherine Couch Courtney L. Champion Laurie and Mark Chesnut Chad and Emily Cruse Daniel Island Community Fund Dennis and Lynn Drew Nancy and Ralph Edwards Giles Fernald and Melinda Goins Drs. Jennifer and Ryan Fiorini Pete and Kathy Gaynor Joseph & Penelope Gnesin Rich and Janis Gommel

(Executive Producers Continued) Fran Griffiths Joan S Halkyard Herbert and Sharon Hollar Sally and Will Howle Cynthia Angelo Jannuzzi Teresa and Roger Jones Bonnie Kelly Chic and Pam Koci Dr. Carl and Sandra Korn Dr. and Mrs. W. John Langley Heather McFarlin Trey and Meredith McLaughlin Valerie Morris Dale T. & Deborah A. Morsefield The Mark Elliott Motley Foundation George and Janine Nagrodsky Ms. Mosmi Naik-Patel and Dr. Shailesh Patel Frank and Nina Patterson Mark Paylor Mrs. Chelsea Rennhoff and Mr. Richard Giles Whiting Jr. John M. Rivers, Jr. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sade Claire and Joseph Schady Ginger and David Scott Catherine and Patrick Snead Sober Dating, LLC McKenzie and Leah Solomons Georgette and Fred Stone, Jr. Andrea & Steven Strawn Steve & Katie Tarrant Mrs. W. Leigh Thompson Rosemary Tountas Producers ($1,000 - $2,499) Saul Alexander Foundation Michael and Kelley Andrews Jennifer and Gerry Baldwin Mary Beth Barley and Audrey Temelini Mark and Sarah Lee Beck Dr. Gearin Broderick Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell Janis & Charlie Coe Mr. and Mrs. William E. Craver III Peter and Lauren D'Amato Branko Damjanovic Bernie and Shawn Drackwicz Rob and Liz Duren Nancy and Ralph Edwards The Employees Community Fund of The Boeing Company Mark & Sandy Feldman Donald and Patricia Fylstra Dr. Ed Galaid and Chris Tobin Wendy Gant-Deitsch - LifeTree Real Estate Pooh & George Gephardt Edward Vernon Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Grace Hank and Laurel Greer Danielle and Christian Hartley Herbert and Sharon Hollar

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(Producers Continued) Rebecca Skow Jenkins and Rivers T Jenkins IV Robert Danny Jones and Douglas McCoy Tony and Sheila Kelly Steven and Mary Gordon Kerr James and Bettie Keyes Edward and Gina Kozek Cathy Marino Mr. and Mrs. Tully A. McWhirter Dennis Mouyios and Mr. Raymond Lissenden John and Monica Mutter Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Christopher C Nowell Thomas O'Brien Anthony and Janice Oglietti Charitable Fund Patty and Harry Olsen Deanna Pandolfi and Richard Losquadro The Phicas Foundation Darryl & Sandra Reyna Kathy and Bob Richards Anthony & Letty Richey Al and Edna Roberds Melissa and Rick Rush John and Grace Sage Christian Salomone and Suzanne Fine Elaine and Bill Simpson Karen Spain Adam and Stanley Taylor Dr. Myron and Melly Tucker Mr. and Mrs. H. Wayne Unger, Jr. The Vineyard Family Foundation Brian and Stephanie Walsh Mary Ellen Way in honor of Julian Wiles and Jenny Hane Josh and Cowles Whitley Barbara and Andy Young Supporting Players ($500 - $999) Mr. and Mrs. Juwan and Ava Ayers Judith Beach Steve Brown Buffington Homes Caplea Family Stuart and Debbie Crawley Rhonda Davis Prof. Gordon Dehler and Prof. Ann Welsh Dr. Carol J. Drowota Kate Ebnet Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Freeman Greco Family Giving Fund John and Judy Halberda Chris and Nitika Hopkins Doug & Donna Horack Thomas Jackups and Judith Collins Steve Lanford on Behalf of Lillian Tonnsen Heidi and Dieter Lantin

2022-23 Charleston Stage Contributors (Supporting Players Continued) Jonathan and Ginger Millen Patty and Brad Neville Barb & Bob Nicolai J. Laurence and Barbara Passmore Ponderosa Fund Robert Ivey Ballet Academy Nicole Rubin June and Ed Salvesen Stuart and Jean Serenbetz Kaye & T Scott Smith Dr. Teresa Smith Gabriel Torres Drs. Maria and Gabriel Virella Tim Walter Nicholas Wiles John Winthrop Fund in Memory of Adrianne B. Reilly Peter Zavell Patrons ($250 - $499) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Abramski Virginia Barredo Courtney Boger James R Brooks Frank and Kathleen Cassidy Steven E. Clem Joseph Doody Pam and Bill Duncan Ursula and Michael Ferguson Katherine and Joseph Householder Richard Lawrence M. Libater David Lupo Beth and Mark McCabe Deirdre and Chris McCool Herbert & Diane McGuire Henry C Middleton Lois Norcross Pekar Family Mr. Dan Perkins Derek T. Pickens and Ryan Pixler The Ponderosa Fund Frank Prudent Sheila and Gary Quigley Grace Reed in Honor of Julian Wiles & Jenny Hane Barbara Schubert Jordan Smythe Kellen Thayer John & Donna Trammell Chris and Bob Walters Gene Witchger Cliff Wright Friends (Up to $249) Elizabeth Alexander Patricia Alexander Robert Alexander Sandy Allen Foundation Ron Alston Jennifer Altman Michael St. Amand AmazonSmile Foundation Julia Andres Todd Ashworth Sally Asquith Dwayne Bailey Ruffin Bailey Jennifer Baker Anna Baldwin Bob Balogh Joshua Bannon

(Friends Continued) Wendy Barber James Barlage Melanie Barna Stan and Patricia Barnett Virginia Barredo Sarah de Barros Helena Bastian Michael Batista Judith Beach James Beaty Fred Beck Richard Beck Ashleigh Belin Shelly Bellil Linda Belskis Nancy Benjamin Tyler Benthall William Bergman Sara Berkowitz and Gary Sporn Jeremy Betsill Joan Beverly Janet J. Bex Natalie Bily Ginny Black Susan Blackwell Doyce Boesch Edna Mae Boroski-Siehl William Botts Sandra Bowers Patricia Bradley Mike Brady Evan Brandon Russell Brant Kristen Breakall Tim and Rachel Brennan Household Dawn Brenner Stephen Brewster Steve Bridges Garret Bright Catherine Broom John Broomfield II Elaine Brown Jarred Brown Paul Brown Robert Brown Steve Brown Peter and Megan Browne James Bruce Paul Bryant Susan Bryant Megan Burgoyne Claudine Burleson Sherre Burlingham Beth Burn John Bury Moira Busby Robert Bussey Joshua Cagle Charlotte Caldwell Myrna & Toney Caldwell Nancy Canavera April Cannon-Nius The Caplea Family Chris CaraDonna Kevin Carey Marissa Carlisle Linda Carmain Stephanie Carpio Jon Carter Kelsey Carter Johnny Cassell Kathleen Cassels Elizabeth Catchings

(Friends Continued) John P. Cevasco Olga Chajewski Cat Champlin Jose Chaveco Vickie Chase Brian Childers Alice Cinnante Iliana Coifman Carrie Clark Jordan Claure Steven E. Clem Geoff Clever Deborah Coleman George Coleman Paul Comar Michael Connelly Diane Conradi Stephen Constantin Patrick Cook Christopher Copeland Larry Copeland Paula Corbett Marco Corona Charles Cortese Barry and Jan Coulter Jeffery Counts Natalie Covert Catherine Waddell Cox Charlotte Cox Jillmarie Cross Amy Crouch Jeanne Crouch William Crymes Joe Cunningham Melissa Cunningham Beth Curley Marcella and Mike Curley Sue Curtin Christa Czander Janet Dagostino Rachel Dailey Scott Dalrymple Bradley Dalton George Dalton Robert and Joan D'Amato Amanda Dame Terry Daniels Susan David Ann Davis Charles Davis Chuck Davis James Davis John Davis Sally Davis Martha Deasley Teresa DeCastro Maryana Delaine Elizabeth D’alessandro Philip deJong Wanda Delorge David Dempsey Beti Derbyshire Dominick Derosa Elise and Lester Detterbeck Deborah Deviney Jaimie Dewberry Brian Dewhirst & Diane Komen Raymond DiMeo Susan Dion Natalie Dixon Susan Dixson Eric Dodson Allison Drennan

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2022-23 Charleston Stage Contributors (Friends Continued) Heidi Drew Kegan Drew Deborah Drinkwater Sonette Du Toit Catherine Duback Edward Duffy Pam Duncan Thomas Dunch Janice Dundas Susan Dunn Tara Dupree Cecilia Duque Cecil Durham Laura Durkalski Zachary Eagle Sam Easley Allen Edwards Katherine Edwards Dr. and Mrs. William M. Edwards, Jr. Jane Eldred Susan El-Shafey Meghan Eichelberger Michael Emmer Marisa Eppler Hank Eska Rene Esler Ann Evans Mary Beth Evans Michael Ezelle Richard M Farrell Christian Fastiggi Brian Faudman Tom Faulders Bernard Feldman Hailey Fennell Robert Fernandez Patricia Ferrick Jessica Fiedler Daniel Finnerty Mary Finnerty Heather Fletcher Linda Flynn Ms. Eileen Foiles Sara Forbes David Forrester Gail Fowler Sherry Fowler Melissa Fox Susan Fox Jamilah Frazier Jerod Frazier John Freeman Harvey and Janet Friedman Madeline Frume Darrell Frye Justin Fulcher Brooks Fullerton Michael Furlong Stella Gadsden Thomas Gadsden Aaron Gagnon Devon Gamble Keith Gardiner Monica Gardner Chelsea Garrison Dylan Garvin Dawn Gates Robyn Gedney Eve Gentile Renuka George Shenise Gerideau

(Friends Continued) Lynne and Dennis Gettelfinger Adam Gickling Jade Gielecki Mr. and Mrs. Richard Andre Gillard Sue Golbus Charlotte Gollobin Joan Goode Arlene Goodman Betty Gore and Robert Ball Nancy and Jim Gouse Scott Grabner Brian Gray Cheryl Grayson Marian Greely Mark Griesbaum Katherine Grimes Georgia Gruber Lucy Guffey Richard Gullett Kim Gundlach Jeanmarie Hagedorn William Haig Melanie Hall Nancy Hall Virginia Hallet Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hammond Susan Hance Shirley and Keitt Hane Scott Hanel Daequan Hardeman Tracy Harding Gray Harley Dominica Harrell Christopher Harris David Harris Jennifer Hartig Lisa Hartman Amanda Haselden Marshall and Lisa Hay Ralph Hayes Bruce and Nedra Hecker Emily Heeke Carole Heilman Terri Henning Sharon Henry Lisa and Robert Hibdon Laura Hickman Gaines Hill Elizabeth Hills Joshua Hilton John Hirsch Kelly Hobgood Richard Hoefer Talia Hogon Betty Holcombe Janice Holder Russell Holliday Stacey Hollings Jeff Hollingsworth Winston and Margaret Hollister Charles Hook Barbara Hopewell Joe Hovanessian Matt Hubbard Martha Hudnall Mary Hudson Willard Humphrey Ann Hurd Christopher Huss Lindsey Hutchins Angela Inman

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(Friends Continued) Christopher Irwin-Dudek Laura Isenstein and James Alsip Andrew Iversen Brenda Jackson Doug James and Carolee Williams Thomas Jennings Cassie and Andrew Johannes Brian Johnson and Rob Robertson Kate Johnson Kimberly Johnson Laurie Johnson Carl Jones Dolores Jones Griffith Jones Daniel Jordan Jacqueline Jordan Kathleen M Joseph Gary & April Kanew Michelle and Michael Karamus E Robbine Kattas Curtis Kay Thomas Keane Peter Kellogg Dylan Kelly Marcia Kelly Edith Marie Kent Eve and Michael Kendrick Steve and Anne Kendrick Dr. and Mrs. George Keogh Gil Kerlikowske Harriette Kerr John Kessler James Keyes Keva Keyes Shelby Killen Lisa Kindsvater Daniel King Kirk King Elaine Kirk Bernard Kleja Johanna Kletter Justen Knape Jason Kopcak Carolyn Kozlowski Nora Kryza Kathy Kubek Louis Kunasek Peggy and Franklin Labelle Claire Lacey Polly Lady Kevin Lamberson R.j. Lambert James and Rachel Landis Gerrit Lansing Esther A. Lapin Christopher Larsen Pope and Sheila Lawson Cynthia Laxson James Leach Caroline Ledlie Jeff and Cynthia Legette on Behalf of Parker Legette Todd LeMatty Margaret Leveen Paige Levy Carole Lewis Kara Leyzac Lawrence Libater Mauri Librett Ellen Lipschitz Elizabeth Lipscomb

2022-23 Charleston Stage Contributors (Friends Continued) Richard Liston Tobie and Fred Little Sheldon Litwin Laura Locklair Deborah Looper Renee Luburic Mary Lucas Peter Lucas Arthur and Patricia Lukoff Peter A. Mani III in Memory of Annette Mani Chris McAuliffe Beth and Mark McCabe Janine McCabe Meredith McCarthy Stephanie Mclaughlin Bonny Mclean Susan Mclure Jennifer McMahon Mark McMahon Shane McMahon Edna Mcmillan Bethany Mcpherson Mireille Mcquade Rita Macdonald Tracy Macpherson Pamela Magelowitz Teresita Magsino Julie Mathias Peter Mani Leah Mantini Judy Manzi Jan Menniti Carol J. Manheim, PT Judy and John Manzi Holly Mardell Benedict Maresca Michael Margolis Christopher Markley Matthew Marin Christopher Marino Courtney Marino Dawn Marquez Diana Marquez Charlotte Marson Marianna Martel Sherri Martin Walt and Kathleen Martin Becca Martino Jennifer Mather Julie Mathias Maureen Maughan Jessica Maxwell Fran and Jackie Meaney Lauren Von Meding Jean Meeks-Koch Kathryn E. Meier Karlie Melander Peter Melchior & Jaques Rodrigues Brian Mellett Melody Menscer Richard Mergo Chris and Jennifer Metts Jay Meyer Linda Michalak Sarah Milko Don and Jo Miller Melody Miller Jennifer Mitchell Kenny Mitchum

(Friends Continued) Marilyn Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. A R Montillo Breanna Moody Daniel Mooney Julia Mooney Jan Moore Laurie Moore Sean Moran Cheryl Morrisette Gerard Mullane Thomas Musso Jean Murray Renee Murray Terrence Murphy William Murphy Ellen Munson Marlo Mytty Jeff Needles Joseph Nellis Claire Nelson Garry Nelson Stacy Neville Ashlee Newton Kimberly Nitz Edward and Lois Norcross Braxton Norvell Ann E. Nunez Neda Nussbaum Thomas O'Brien Mary O'Connell Kathleen O'Donnell Dennis Odwyer Kayu Okutsu Megan and Chris Onysko Stacey Oswald Josh Pachucki Caroline and Kurt Palmer Mercedes Papaharis Dendy Pappas Linda Parillo Todd Parker Kathryn Parks Mary Paro Jill Patrick Laura Patrick The Payer Family William and Veronica Payer Doug Peckham Wesley Perich Jayne Pettler Helen Pharr Derek T. Pickens and Ryan Pixler Richard Pillsbury Annie Pipes Edward Pixley Jonathan Pond Lindsay Porcelli Brianne Porter Fred Porter Stefanie Potter Rhyse Potts Shawnda Poynter Harriet and Jim Pratt Donna Prescott Scott Prestine Sally Preston Nolan Prestwood M Susan Priegel Dr. Ralph Principe Anna Pruitt

(Friends Continued) Spencer Pryor Jillian Purdon Richard Quagliaroli Patricia Quentel Kyla Quinlan Susan and James Radley Cami Ragin Albert Ramos Sally Rasmussen Elisabeth Ravenel Mary Raycroft Alex Read Matthew Reece Sam and Joan Reed Cheryl Sloan Rees Dave Reid Christy Reinold George Renton Jane Renzi Mary Richeson Concetta Riva Michael Roberts Joseph Robinson Lisa Robinson Nicole Robinson Justin Rodenbeck Bill Roderick Virginia Roedig Charles Rogers Bobbie Rose Elizabeth Rose Darlene Rossi Cynthia Roth Megan Rothrock Courtney Rouse Bettina Routh John and Julia Royall Elizabeth Ruben Cherilyn Rubin Maggie Rucki Rich Salinaro Stewart Sanford Brantley Saunders Susan Sawyer John Schenck Thomas Schott Amy Schultz Sandra Schultz Frank Schwartz Dominic Scibilia Terry Scott Tara Scozzaro Mary Ann Seamon Anna Searcy Chloe Seay Andrew Sebor John Selhorst Deborah Sellars Jennifer Seo Amy Sever Katherine Shaffer P Gary Shank Marcus Shannon Darrell Sherlin Shomo Family Lisa Short Cheryl Siegmund William Silver Ronda Simmons William Simmons Beth Simons

(Friends Continued) Matthew Simpson Kristy Sineath John and Barbara Sirianni Melissa Slone Colton and Angela Smith Donald Smith Elizabeth Smith John Smith Kate Smith Melissa Smith Norman and Gloria Smith Oxana Smith Sarah Glenn Smith Sean Smith Shirley Smith Gail and Howard Snow Michael Speranzella Robert Speziale Carrie Starkman Sharon Starzyk Lucienne Stec Kelly Stecklair-Courtney Susan Steiner Allison Sterrett-Krause Denise Stone Alexandra Storm Autumn R. Strier Jeffrey Stuart Foster and Tamara Stulen Dee Sturgill Rita Sullivan Paul Surowiec Sheri Sutherland Nancy Swan Ellen Swandiak Paul and Patricia Sykes Debra Szajna-White Fred Taccolini Jennifer Tai Adam Taylor Ryan Taylor Wallis Taylor Kristen Tellado Joshua and Rachel Thomas April Thornley Kate and Christopher Thornton Ryan Thrasher Judith Tolhurst Ariel Torres Abby Travis Jill Trinka N.T. Tsai Linda Tucker Robert Tulloch Sheryl Tuttle Elizabeth Tyson Uncommon Giving Maritza Valko Cristins Vanalstine Vanderbeck Family Audrey Van Velzen Linda Vaughan Yaika Inara Vega-Mckamie Katherine Verano Viktoriia Vertepna Andrea Volpe Dr. Joe Vuthiganon Janeen Waddell Maegan Waddle Sandra Wade

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2022-23 Charleston Stage Contributors (Friends Continued) Elizabeth Walker Laura Walker Mary Walker Benee Wallace Susan Wallberg Peter Wallburg Terry Walsh Barbara Walters Jacqueline Walters Patricia Wanstreet Joseph Ward Kathryn Warren Ruth and Barry Warren Carolyn Warsham Grace Waters Courtney Watkins Sarah Watson Brent Watts Alexander Webb Ariana Weindling Joye Wells Missy Westerhold Greg and Kristin White Robert Wildman Anne Wilhelm Andrew Wilkins Sally Wilkins Karen Williams Kayla Williams Kristen Williams Nancy Owens Willms Joe Wilson Mary T Wilson Virginia Wilson Jason Wimberly Alan Winburn Kristin Wise Ann and Gerrit Wolf Barry Wood Emily Wood Melissa Wood Wendy Woodby Dr. Tina Woods Cheryll Woods-Flowers Ben Woodside Elaine Worthey Tonya Wright Douglas Wurster Len Yaeger Omar Yanar Paul Yannias Oleg Yatvitskiy Jeanette Young Michael Younginer Judith Zadjura Jackie Zembrodt Kara Zimmerman David Zoellner

Wiles Fund for the Future Michael Albano Kendra Alder Jennifer and Jeff Allred Anonymous Debbie Austin & Randall Phillips Eric and Jackie Baer Mark Barrett Sarah Beardsley and Christopher Randolph Shelly Beasenburg Lisa Blalock Kate and Dana Boyette Steve Brown Robert Byrd Crystal Campbell Lynn Carlson Courtney Champion Steve Clem Colbert Family Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC Peter and Marion Cotton Georgia Darby; Mary Ellen Way Belk and Lois Daughtridge Prof. Gordon Dehler and Prof. Ann Welsh Ann Dibble Dennis and Lynn Drew Carol Drowota Nancy and Ralph Edwards Erica Feaga Derek Feussner Janet Fiorenza and Mike Simmons Robert and Alberta Freeman Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Friedman Dr. Ed Galaid and Chris Tobin Karen and Pat Gallagher Thomas Gallaher Janice Georget Mrs. Katherine Schob Glenn Fran Griffiths Jeffrey Gross John and Judy Halberda Sydney Hamer Danielle and Christian Hartley Bill and Karyn Hewitt Mrs. Sally Howle Lynn and Mark Hunsinger Danny Jones and Doug McCoy Lucille and Bert Keller Danielle Key Mrs. Annette Kibler Sandra Korn Dr. And Mrs. W. John Langley Sheldon Litwin Spencer and Liz Lynch Teresita Magsino Eric Main Cathy Marino Dave and Tracy Marley Susan Marus, Jack Smith Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. McGreevy Tracy Mckay Meredith McLaughlin and Tyler McLaughlin

(Wiles Fund for the Future Continued) Don and Jo Miller Anna Montgomery Valerie Morris Jennifer and Sean Murray Mosmi Naik-Patel and Shailesh Patel Barb and Bob Nicolai Tom O'Brien and Edna DePaul Deanna Pandolfi and Richard Losquardo Todd Parker Timothy Parsons The John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation Derek T. Pickens & Ryan Pixler The Fred and Joan Pittman Family Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of SC Radovcic Family Anthony & Letty Richey John M. Rivers, Jr. Foundation, Inc. Catherine Russo Robert Sade Lisa Short Hubter Shuler and Dolly Cannon William and Elaine Simpson Ted and Susan Soderlund Tom and Courtney Somers Catherine Spain Jennifer Spain Karen Spain Gus and Cameron Speth Robert Speziale Lauren Squires Laurie Steinke Char Stricklin Annette Switzer John Thompson Rosemary Tountas Dr. Myron and Melly Tucker Jane Tyler and Curtis Worthington H. Wayne and Ellen Unger, Jr. The Vineyard Family Foundation Mrs. Mary Ellen Way Jim and Rebecca Wick Melissa Wilkinson Ann Wolf Barbara and Andy Young

Memorials Greg Paxton in loving Memory of Uncle Greg John Winthrop Fund in Memory of Adrianne B. Reilly of Coastal Community Foundation of SC Curtis Tambornino in Memory of Eva Tambornino Legacy Donors E. Boineau & Company

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Director’s Circle

Director’s Circle is a group of Charlestonians who wish to promote the growing professionalism, creativity and excellence of Charleston Stage performances and arts education programs.

Members provide support for professional actors and musicians from across the U.S. and underwrite its extensive arts education programs which reach over 20,000 Lowcountry youth each season. For more information, please contact the Development Office at (843) 647-7363.

Below are 2022-23 Members as of March 27, 2023.

Director’s Circle Platinum Members

Kathryn M. Abraham Julia Andres Emily and Rick Arthur Jennifer and Gerry Baldwin Sarah Beardsley Robert J and Christina Brinkman Dr. Gearin E. Broderick Monette R. Calderon Kelly Carr & Bryan Sherbacow Laurie and Mark Chesnut Chad and Emily Cruse Diversified Trust Giles Fernald and Melinda Goins Abigail Franklin Raymond Donald Floyd Pete and Kathy Gaynor Joseph & Penelope Gnesin Rich and Janis Gommel

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Handy Bill and Karyn Hewitt Sally and Will Howle Cynthia Angelo Jannuzzi Teresa and Roger Jones Chic and Pam Koci Dr. and Mrs. W. John Langley Heather McFarlin Market Pavilion Hotel Peter Melchior and Dr. Jacques Rodrigues Dale T. & Deborah A. Morsefield George and Janine Nagrodsky Ms. Mosmi Naik-Patel and Dr. Shailesh Patel Jason and Kristen Newman Thomas O'Brien Frank and Nina Patterson

Mark Paylor Sergio & Christy Radovcic Lisa and Joe Rice Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sade Claire and Joseph Schady Mr. and Mrs. James Schroeder Ginger and David Scott Janine Sievers and Ashley Wingfield Catherine and Patrick Snead Ted and Susan Soderlund Spirit River Transport Andrea & Steven Strawn Steve & Katie Tarrant Rosemary Tountas Jim and Rebecca Wick

Michael and Kelley Andrews Mary Beth Barley and Audrey Temelini Mark and Sarahlee Beck Buffington Homes Pamela Burke & Family Bobby and Catherine Byrd Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell Lynn Carlson Jon and Hayley Carter Fernando Casasco and Catherine Couch Courtney L. Champion Mr. and Mrs. William E. Craver III Betsy Curtin and Dick Van Atta Peter and Lauren D'Amato Bernie and Shawn Drackwicz Dennis and Lynn Drew Mr. and Mrs. John M. Dunnan Nancy and Ralph Edwards Dr. and Mrs. F. Strait Fairey

Mark & Sandy Feldman Karl P. and Constance L. Finkelstein Drs. Jennifer and Ryan Fiorini Madeleine Frume Donald and Patricia Fylstra Dr. Ed Galaid and Chris Tobin Wendy Gant-Deitsch - LifeTree Real Estate Katherine Schob Glenn Fran Griffiths Emily Hay Herbert and Sharon Hollar Rebecca Skow Jenkins and Rivers T Jenkins IV Bob and Kathleen Johnson Robert Danny Jones and Douglas McCoy Steven and Mary Gordon Kerr Janet and David M. Kindlick Edward and Gina Kozek

Charles Lord Trey and Meredith McLaughlin Valerie Morris Dennis Mouyios and Mr. Raymond Lissenden John and Monica Mutter Melinda Nicholson and Richard Naum Deanna Pandolfi and Richard Losquadro Jody and George Pinion Mrs. Chelsea Rennhoff and Mr. Richard Giles Whiting Jr. Elizabeth Roth Melissa and Rick Rush John and Grace Sage Brian and Mary Smith Georgette and Fred Stone Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Scott Thompson Dr. Myron and Melly Tucker Brandon Walker and Cuthbert Langley

Director’s Circle General Members

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