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 46TH SEASON • A CHRISTMAS CAROL • 2023-2024 SEASON
NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 22, 2023
Marybeth Clark, Artistic Director Frank Mack, Managing Director
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Adapted for the stage by JULIAN WILES From the novel by CHARLES DICKENS Music Arranged and Orchestrated by SAM HENDERSON Additional Lyrics by JULIAN WILES Director and Music Director SAM HENDERSON Choreography K'NIQUE EICHELBERGER
Original Costume Design JANINE MCCABE
Original Scenic Design SUSAN CRABTREE
Lighting Design CALEB S. GARNER
Properties Design ALINE TOLOTO
Additional Costume Design ABBIE JONES AND COURTNI RIDDICK Sound Design LUKE WALCHUK
Stage Manager RAVYN T. MEADOR
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A Note From the Director In 2012 when I joined the staff of Charleston Stage, it happened to be “one of the years we don’t do A Christmas Carol”, and the holiday show that year was the play, A Christmas Story. During the process of putting the first part of Season 35 together, our Founder and Producing Artistic Director (and playwright for all our versions of A Christmas Carol), Julian Wiles began talking to me about the history of “Carol” here in Charleston and how integral the show had been in the birth and development of what would become Charleston Stage. We started talking about ideas to create a new score for the 2014 version and what that would sound like. Two years later, we premiered that all new, though very traditional, version with great success, and we repeated it again in 2017 and 2018 to full houses. In 2021, as we emerged from the global pandemic, Julian, always looking to innovate and improve, approached me again about doing another new version of this holiday classic. He wanted me to create a score that was new, more modern and fun with music that is (and I will never forget this quote) “something like if Jingle Jangle (the wonderful Netflix holiday musical) met Pentatonix”. I was perplexed to say the least. I let that quote marinate in my brain for several months wondering what exactly he was getting at. It was still A Christmas Carol…it was still to be set in Dickens’ London…it would still depict the language and customs of the time. But with all new, brightly colored costumes, whimsical, colorful sets, a refreshed script from Julian and new choreography integrating modern movement. When I say it took me months to come up with what I thought was the sound he was going for, I mean MONTHS. Finally, I came up with a draft of the opening number and sent it off to Julian with great trepidation that I had totally missed the mark. A day later, I heard back from him that it was exactly what he’d had in mind. With a great (loud) sigh of relief, I set off reinventing the rest of the score, and a few months later, we went into rehearsals on this second new version of my tenure here. Creating this version side-by-side with Julian ended up being a great collaborative experience, and when finished, we found ourselves with a show we were both very proud of. That is the version you’ll see today (with even a few more tweaks from Julian and our scenic and costume departments!). Stepping into Julian’s shoes as director of this year’s production has been an honor and a joy, and I’m grateful for him and Marybeth trusting me with the task. I’ve watched Julian direct it four times now, so I felt confident that I could take this on and not mess it up too badly! Here's hoping you and yours enjoy this lively production today and for years to come. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! Sam Henderson, Director and Music Director of A Christmas Carol
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The Cast
CHARACTER ACTOR Ebenezer Scrooge.............................................................................................HENRY CLAY MIDDLETON** Bob Cratchit / Robin Hood / Ghoul.....................................................................K'NIQUE EICHELBERGER Marley / Fezziwig / Townsperson / Topper / Mourner / Poulterer............ BRENDAN CONSIDINE* Fred.........................................................................................................................................CODY ELSENSOHN* Mr. Wiggins / The Ghost of Christmas Past.................................................................... COLIN WATERS** Ms. Tabor / The Ghost of Christmas Present / Homeless..................................BRIETTA GOODMAN* Young Scrooge / Vicar / Townsperson.............................................................................. EDDIE WEAVER* Caroline.....................................................................................................................................DAYNA NEVERS** Lady Visitor / Homeless / Fezziwig Daughter / Ghoul / Debtor's Wife...........GRACIE BRANTLEY* Lady Visitor / Homeless / Fezziwig Daughter / Ghoul / Mrs. Cruickshanks / Mourner.................... ...........................................................................................................................................................ELIZA KNODE* Belle / Mrs. Worthington / Townsperson / Homeless ............................................ CHLOË WENDLER* Mrs. Cratchit / Mrs. Fezziwig / Homeless.................................................................... JHONIKA WRIGHT* Zebediah Hanks / Billy Bones / Ghoul / The Ghost of Christmas Future / Townsperson................ ......................................................................................................................................................... XANIE DANIELS Mr. Worthington / D'Artagnan / Belle's Husband / Mourner.....................DOMINICK VENTRELLA* Debtor / Dick Wilkins / Ghoul / Townsperson / Homeless................................................SULLY EPPES Martha Cratchit / Schoolmistress / Homeless ...............................................................KYRA MCKILLIP* RED CAST (Performs on Nov. 29, Dec. 1, Dec. 3, Dec. 8, Dec. 9 at 7:30pm, Dec. 14, Dec. 16 at 2pm, Dec. 17, Dec. 20, and Dec. 22 at 2pm)
CHARACTER RED CAST ACTOR Peter Cratchit / Townsperson / Homeless......................................................................... HARRY BAXLEY Tiny Tim ............................................................................................................................... BRIANNA MCCLURE Boy Scrooge / Oliver Twist / Townsperson / Homeless..................................... ANTONIO GERIDEAU Fan / Belinda Cratchit / Ghoul / Townperson / Homeless...................................... CAROLINE LANTZ Want / Belle's Daughter 1 / Townsperson / Homeless..............................................ADA PESAVENTO Ignorance / Belle's Daughter 2 / Townperson / Homeless...........................................RENNA MOSES GREEN CAST (Performs on Nov. 30, Dec. 2, Dec. 7, Dec. 9 at 2pm, Dec. 10, Dec. 15, Dec. 16 at 7:30pm, Dec. 19, Dec. 21, and Dec. 22 at 7:30pm)
CHARACTER GREEN CAST ACTOR Peter Cratchit / Townsperson / Homeless............................................................ CLAYTON CHEWNING Tiny Tim ............................................................................................................................BROOKLYN WILLIAMS Boy Scrooge / Oliver Twist / Townsperson / Homeless.........................................MORRISON HAWES Fan / Belinda Cratchit / Ghoul / Townperson / Homeless.......................................... ELIZA SARGENT Want / Belle's Daughter 1 / Townsperson / Homeless............................................CAROLINE FISHER Ignorance / Belle's Daughter 2 / Townperson / Homeless............................... CHARLIE CHEWNING * Member, Charleston Stage Resident Acting Company ** Member, Charleston Stage Acting Ensemble
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Coming Up Next! January 24 - February 11, 2024 Associate Sponsor: The Peter Glenville Foundation What's a Black funeral without a soloist with a voice only Jesus could love, a eulogy long enough to merit a nap, funeral attire that's club ready, and all the laughter you could muster?! Well, that's Broadway’s hilarious new comedy, Chicken & Biscuits! Meet the Jenkins, the first family of their African-American church, who believe in God, family and keeping skeletons (and relatives) IN the closet. Watch as these over-the-top characters attempt to eulogize the family patriarch without coming to blows. Will this funeral end with a burial, a wedding or an all-out brawl? Join the congregation and watch as family bonds are tested and long held secrets are revealed in this heartfelt modern comedy about good old-fashioned family drama that reminds us that all families have their secrets but God sees all, knows all and loves us anyway.
February 28 - March 17, 2024 Associate Sponsors: Hewitt Family Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC • Dr. Del and Linda Schutte Follow 80-year-old Mama Watts as she sets off on the adventure of a lifetime, determined to run away from her son’s cramped city apartment and controlling daughter-in-law and return to her home town of Bountiful, TX one last time. But what will she do when she’s stuck at a train station in the middle of the night, finding out the last resident of Bountiful, TX died two days ago? Watch as Mrs. Watts leans on new friends, fond memories and her steadfast faith to sing and dance her way through troubling times. This heartfelt Tony-award winning classic by Horton Foote, author of the award-winning screenplay To Kill a Mockingbird, asks the age-old questions; what is home, and can you ever really go home again?
April 10 - April 28, 2024 Title Sponsor: Katherine Schob Glenn Presenting Sponsor: Sarah Beardsley and Christopher Randolph This Tony, Olivier, and Grammy award-winning musical follows the whirlwind career of the legendary Carole King. From her early years writing songs as a Brooklyn teenager to penning hit after hit for legendary groups such as The Drifters (“Up on the Roof”), The Shirelles (“Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”) and icons like James Taylor (“You’ve Got a Friend”) and Aretha Franklin (“You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman”), King became a singer/songwriter powerhouse. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical brings Carole King’s music to the stage and showcases her spectacular second-act solo career with the moving biography of her life and relationships.
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Charleston Stage Leadership MARYBETH CLARK (Artistic Director) Marybeth is in her twenty-fifth 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 full-time 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. FRANK MACK (Managing Director) Frank most recently served five years as the Executive Producer of the Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City, UT. Prior to that, he was an associate professor and Founder of the arts administration programs at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. Mr. Mack also worked as managing director of the California Shakespeare Theatre in Berkeley, CA; Geva Theatre Center in Rochester, NY; Connecticut Repertory Theatre in Storrs, CT; and project manager at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. Mr. Mack served as a management consultant at Center Stage in Baltimore, MD; the African Continuum Theatre Company in Washington, D.C.; the Contemporary American Theatre Festival in Shepherdstown, WV; the University of Delaware in Newark, DE; and numerous other community and university arts organizations along the East Coast. Originally from Overland Park, KS, Mr. Mack graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in acting, and then earned an MFA in theatre directing from Virginia Tech. He comes to Charleston with his wife and two children, who are both in college. 10 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
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Musical Numbers ACT ONE
ACT TWO
1. God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen 2. Christmas Is In The Air 3. Coventry Carol 4. A New Day Dawns
5. Here We Come A Wassailing 6. I Saw Three Ships 7. Joy To The World 8. A New Day Dawns (Reprise) 9. Finale: Angels We Have Heard On High
There is a 15-minute intermission.
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God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen The Firm of Scrooge and Marley Christmas Is In The Air Who's That? The Poor and Destitute The Ghost of Christmas Past School Days No More Work Tonight Another Idol Oranges My Time Is Done Here
There is a 15-minute intermission. ACT TWO Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4 Scene 5 Scene 6 Scene 7 Scene 8 Scene 9 Scene 10 Scene 11 Scene 12 Scene 13 Scene 14
The Ghost of Christmas Present Here We Come A Wassailing Yes and No Christmas at the Cratchits Ignorance and Want The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come A Sad Day Thieves What Place Is This? Christmas Morning Joy To The World A New Day Dawns The Day After Christmas A New Day www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 11
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Additional Staff for A Christmas Carol Production Manager........................................................................................... ASHLEY PALMER Technical Director.............................................................................................. MARK DELANCEY Resident Scenic and Projector Designer............................................................. ADAM JEHLE Scenic Charge Artist....................................................................................... BRANDON BARKER Resident Lighting Designer............................................................................CALEB S. GARNER Properties Master.....................................................................................................ALINE TOLOTO Shop Manager and Master Carpenter......................................................................JOSH TEAL Shop Technician and Scenic Painter................................................................. CLAIRE BRENIA Props Artisan and Carpenter..................................................................................HAILEE SELBY Costume Shop Director and Costume Designer....................................COURTNI RIDDICK Associate Costume Designer and Construction Coordinator.............. HAYLEY O'BRIEN Wardrobe and Stitcher.............................................................................................. ABBIE JONES Draper................................................................................................ KESTREL JURKIEWICZ-MILES Resident Sound Designer and Audio Engineer...........................................LUKE WALCHUK Sound Engineer and Technical Assistant...................................................WALKER DILLARD Resident Stage Manager................................................................................ RAVYN T. MEADOR TheatreWings Co-Coordinators.................... CALEB S. GARNER AND RAVYN T. MEADOR TheatreWings Assistant Stage Managers.. CONOR BARKER AND RILEY BEASENBURG TheatreWings Deck Crew........... CAROLINE CROMER, RHYS EPPES, AND SADIE EVANS TheatreWings Dressers.....................................................MORGAN GRAY AND ZOË SEWELL TheatreWings Sound..................TESS FRAMPTON AND SARAH ELLEN WEATHERHOLTZ TheatreSings Spotlight..........................................................................................AVELYN BAILEY IASTE Flymen.........ERIC BUMGARNER, TIMOTHY “SUGAR” CARTER, AND TYLER WARD IASTE Stewart and Lighting Board Op...........................................................CHARLES SMITH
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Founder and Director Emeritus and Playwright of A Christmas Carol JULIAN WILES (Founder and Director Emeritus and Playwright of A Christmas Carol) Playwright, director, designer and educator, Julian Wiles, founded Charleston Stage in 1978 and led the company for 45 seasons until his retirement in 2023. Under Wiles's leadership, Charleston Stage became one of the region’s largest and most respected performing arts institutions. As Founder and Producing Artistic Director, Wiles designed, directed and produced over 300 productions. He has written 34 original plays and musicals, and eight of which are published and produced around the country . Many of his original works, such as The Seat of Justice, Gershwin at Folly, and JFK & Inga Binga celebrate the Lowcountry’s rich cultural heritage and history. Wiles received the National Youth Theatre Director's Award in 1988, Charleston’s NAACP Special Recognition Award in 2004, The South Carolina 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. For more information on his original works visit julianwiles.com.
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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) HARRY BAXLEY (Peter Cratchit / Townsperson / Homeless) Harry is thrilled to be back at Dock Street Theatre this year playing Peter Cratchit in A Christmas Carol! Harry made his Dock Street debut in fall 2022 as Pugsley in The Addams Family, which was a wonderful and unforgettable experience! Harry is a 7th-grade student at Charleston County School of the Arts and is studying voice. He's been passionate about musical theater ever since he was very young and has participated in many local theater companies over the years including the productions of Elf - The Musical, The Lion King and Madagascar. He is most proud of his role as Nigel in Matilda, The Musical at Midtown Theater. Along with private instruction, Harry studies theater with Charleston Stage and is excited to be a member of Troupe. Harry recently had the opportunity to perform on a New York stage this past summer with Camp Broadway which was the highlight of the summer! Besides his love of performing musical theater, Harry also enjoys playing baseball, ballet and creative writing, as well as spending time with his friends and enjoying his many pets that live with him and his family on their Johns Island farm. Harry is currently working on pursuing a professional career in the theater arts and is very grateful for this and any opportunity to perform his craft! GRACIE BRANTLEY (Lady Visitor / Homeless / Fezziwig Daughter / Ghoul / Debtor's Wife) Gracie is thrilled to be joining Charleston Stage’s Resident Acting Company for their 46th season! Originally from Tennille, GA, Gracie studied acting at Columbus State University where she graduated with a BFA in Theatre Performance. She has most recently been seen on the Dock Street stage in Clue: On Stage (Ensemble), The Prom (Alyssa Greene) and The Lightning Thief (Silena/Charon). Keep up with Gracie through Instagram @gracierbrantley.
CLAYTON CHEWNING (Peter Cratchit / Townsperson / Homeless) Clayton is so excited to a part of A Christmas Carol and feels honored to be back for a second season performing at Dock Street! Clayton made his stage debut last season as Charlie Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and as Mickey in Golly Gee Whiz. Clayton has been on-camera acting for eight years. He starred in A Nashville Country Christmas on Paramount Network (2022) and his upcoming projects include Red One for Amazon Studios and Rebel Ridge on Netflix. He has co-starred on multiple TV series, and filmed dozens of commercials including an Applebees ad for NFL Sunday night football airing now, as well as ads for Geico Sharkweek, Sparklight and most recently for Disney World. He has extensive training in all areas of acting- comedy, emotional access, improv, single and multi-cam and drama as well as stage. He is currently majoring in Theatre in school. When he is not acting, Clayton enjoys sports, video games, rollerblading, Anime, modeling and learning as much as he can about history and social justice, with special interest in World War II. He would like to thank Rylee Coppel for encouraging him to step outside of his comfort zone, as well as his family for their support. @iamclaytonc
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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) CHARLIE CHEWNING (Ignorance / Belle's Daughter 2 / Townperson / Homeless) Charlie is thrilled to be stepping out onto the Dock Street stage for the first time in A Christmas Carol! Although this is her Theatre debut, she has been performing since she could walk and talk- a natural born entertainer! She is “DNA funny” and loves to make people laugh. Charlie is a trained vocalist with a mezzo-soprano voice and a songwriter and at just 8 years old, already has a strong collection of songs she has written in her songbook. She is an artist and all around creative. Charlie has been on-camera acting since she was a toddler, appearing in commercials for Google, Elf on the Shelf, Graco, and most recently Disney World and she can be seen in print ads around the globe! She has also performed in Giselle with the American Ballet Theatre. Charlie has a magnetic personality who radiates light and encompasses those around her with her positive energy. When she is not performing or creating she enjoys being adventurous; riding her skateboard and dirt bike, swimming, boating, gaming and playing with her 3 brothers. Charlie would like to thank her friends and family for their support and encouragement. @iamcharlierosec BRENDAN CONSIDINE (Marley / Fezziwig / Townsperson / Topper / Mourner / Poulterer) Brendan is absolutely stoked to join Charleston Stage! Brendan is originally from Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey. He recently made his Charleston Stage debut as Grover in The Lightning Thief: A Percy Jackson Musical. Previous credits include Merrily We Roll Along (Charley Kringas), Crazy for You (Sam), Bright Star (u/s Jimmy and Billy), Legally Blonde. He recently graduated with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Coastal Carolina last May. Brendan was also a member of the Inclusive Theatre Club at CCU. He feels extremely lucky to have the support of his family and friends and could never have made it here without them. Chants up. Instagram: @brendan_considine XANIE DANIELS (Zebediah Hanks / Billy Bones / Ghoul / The Ghost of Christmas Future / Townsperson) Xanie (They/Them/Theirs) is thrilled to return to Charleston Stage in A Christmas Carol this holiday season! They were originally from Phillipsburg, New Jersey, where they were a member of Show Kids Invitational Theatre. Xanie was last seen as ensemble in The Prom with Charleston Stage! Xanie recently graduated high-school at the top of their class and will be attending their first college semester this spring. In their free time Xanie can be found figure skating at their local ice rink. They would like to thank their friends, family, and past directors for their encouragement and support in their theatre career. K'NIQUE EICHELBERGER (Bob Cratchit / Robin Hood / Ghoul) 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 performing with Charleston Stage again. He choreographed A Christmas Carol while he was an Resident Actor and is so happy to be choreographing once again. His recent credits include: Once On This Island (Daniel), 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
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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) CODY ELSENSOHN (Fred) Cody is thrilled to join Charleston Stage once more in its 46th season as a Resident Actor! Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Cody earned his B.F.A. in Acting from the University of Southern Mississippi (2022). Charleston Stage credits include Percy Jackson (The Lightning Thief), Kevin (The Prom), Pablo (Native Gardens), Bob Cratchit (A Christmas Carol), Crusader Ancestor, Gomez u/s (The Addams Family), and Max (The Play That Goes Wrong). Cody would like to express sincere thanks to his family and friends for their support, love, and encouragement. Keep up with him on Instagram @cody.elsensohn SULLY EPPES (Debtor / Dick Wilkins / Ghoul / Townsperson / Homeless) Sully is ecstatic to be performing at the Dock Street Theatre again. you may have seen him in the other Charleston Stage productions, such as Michael in Elf: the Musical (2019), Ensemble in a A Christmas Carol (2022, 2018 & 2017), Flounder in The Little Mermaid, and James in James and the Giant Peach (2016). Sully is so glad and humbled to be a part of the newest rendition of Charles Dickens’ iconic Christmas ghost story!
CAROLINE FISHER (Want / Belle's Daughter 1 / Townsperson / Homeless) Caroline was born in Colorado but has grown up in Charleston. She attends St. Andrews School Of Math And Science Elementary. Caroline has participated in Charleston Stage education programming since kindergarten and has been a member of Troupe for three years. Caroline was cast as Fern for last season’s production of Charlotte’s Web. She loved performing for the community at the Dock Street Theatre, and she is continuing to enjoy her love of performing in this season’s A Christmas Carol. Caroline loves the encouraging environment at Charleston Stage and getting to learn new things each day from her director and the Resident Actors all while making new friends along the way. ANTONIO GERIDEAU (Boy Scrooge / Oliver Twist / Townsperson / Homeless) Antonio is excited to be a part of A Christmas Carol family again in his return performance with Charleston Stage as Boy Scrooge and Colin Cratchit. Antonio is a 7th grade student at Charleston County School of the Arts, majoring in Theatre. This is his 2nd year with Charleston Stage’s Performance Troupe. Antonio was cast as Avery Arable and Lamb in Charlotte’s Web in the spring of 2022 with Charleston Stage, Baltus Van Tassel in Ichabod at Charleston County School of the Arts, and Louis in The Adventures of Super Margaret. Antonio enjoys acting. He is an avid piano player and is learning to play the guitar. He plays linebacker and cornerback with his football team, the West Ashley Wildcats. Antonio is so thankful for this opportunity to learn the skills that will help him flourish as a child actor and beyond. He also enjoys playing basketball with his brothers and video games with his friends. Antonio is so appreciative of his family, friends, teachers and Charleston Stage family for their love and support. 20 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) BRIETTA GOODMAN (Ms. Tabor / The Ghost of Christmas Present / Homeless) Brietta (she/her/hers) is ecstatic to be back this season! She was last seen as Clarisse/Mrs.Dodds in The Lightning Thief, Mrs. Hawkins in Treasure Island, Asaka in Once on This Island, Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web, Ghost of Christmas 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 is a recent graduate of 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 opportunity and the support she has received from her friends and family going on this new journey! Stay Connected: https://briettagoodman99.wixsite.com/actor-performer MORRISON HAWES (Boy Scrooge / Oliver Twist / Townsperson / Homeless) Morrison is a 5th grade student at The Cooper School. He is the youngest of six kids. He has appeared in an HBO series, in a Bayer aspirin commercial and alongside his Mom in public service announcements for the American Heart Association. He is a member of the Charleston Stage Performance Troupe. He is also a student of the Watoto Academy of Performing Arts and a member of the Watoto Charleston Ensemble. He is the author of Tell Morr About Your Day: A Journal Created to Encourage Children to Release Their Thoughts. He is an inspiration to his friends, family and community. Morrison considers this opportunity one that will open many doors and foster his growth personally and professionally. ELIZA KNODE (Lady Visitor / Homeless / Fezziwig Daughter / Ghoul / Mrs. Cruickshanks / Mourner) Eliza is excited to return to Charleston Stage as a Resident Actor for their 46th Season! Some of her previous CS credits include: The Addams Family (Morticia), JFK & Inga Binga (Inga Arvad), and The Lightning Thief (Sally Jackson). Eliza is the daughter of a diplomat and had a unique upbringing. She grew up in Malaysia, Japan, Hungary, Long Island, and Brazil. She went on to earn her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from the University of Miami. Eliza would like to extend love and gratitude to her family, friends, and teachers around the globe who support her. Website: https://elizadknode.wixsite.com/mysite / Instagram: @eliza.knode CAROLINE LANTZ (Fan / Belinda Cratchit / Ghoul / Townperson / Homeless) Caroline is a 6th grade student at Ashley Hall with a passion for theater. She is thrilled to be working with Charleston Stage for this MainStage production of A Christmas Carol. Caroline has been a member of the Charleston Stage since 4th grade. In her free time, she plays the violin, studies ballet, and enjoys traveling to West End musicals. Last year, Caroline made her Dock Street Theatre debut in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Caroline is proud to be performing on one of the oldest stages in Charleston and she is grateful to all those who have inspired her love of acting.
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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) KYRA MCKILLIP (Martha Cratchit / Schoolmistress / Homeless ) Kyra (she/her/hers) is absolutely elated to be a Resident Actor with Charleston Stage this season! As a native of Delaware, she traveled a few hours for her college experience at WVU. She recently graduated from West Virginia University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre with a minor in Entertainment Media. Some of her favorite past roles are Alice in Bright Star, Ms. Gardner in Carrie The Musical, Amneris in Aida, and Eva Peron in EVITA. She is incredibly grateful to her family and friends for their endless support and can't wait to see where life takes her as a newfound college graduate! Stay Connected: kyramckillipofficial.com / Instagram: @K.yraleigh BRIANNA MCCLURE (Tiny Tim) Brianna is excited for her debut performance with the Charleston Stage. Brianna will be playing the role of Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol. Brianna is a 3rd grader at Edith L. Frierson Elementary and a representative on the Student Council. Brianna enjoys writing, reading, rapping, dancing, and dreaming. She loves to draw inspiration by watching shows such as the Netflix series Family Reunion, Nickelodeon’s Lay-lay, and Young Dylan. She cherishes “cousin time”, family gatherings, and play dates with friends. Brianna is a native of Washington, DC and relocated to Charleston with her parents and younger brother. Brianna thanks Charleston Stage for this opportunity and for providing her a welcoming environment to grow in the arts. HENRY CLAY MIDDLETON (Ebenezer Scrooge) Clay first debuted in Charleston Stage’s 1999 production of To Kill a Mockingbird. He’s been seen in both productions of The Seat of Justice as Thurgood Marshall, Dracula, A Raisin in the Sun, Insurrection: Denmark Vesey as well as directing Black Pearl Sings. A few directing credits include A Raisin in the Sun, Porgy and Bess and the gospel musical Crowns with Footlight Players, Of Mice and Men with Flowertown Players, and Fences for Art Forms & Theatre Concepts. A few acting credits include Fences (Troy), The Piano Lesson (Boy Willie), Citizen: An American Lyric (Citizen 5), Choir Boy (Headmaster Marrow), Sweat (Brucie) and King Lear (Edmund). He’s done numerous television commercials including a national spot for Bud Light Seltzer, a recurring role on Lifetime's Army Wives, and was featured as Sheriff Thompson on the TV One series Fatal Attraction. He is a featured concert narrator for the prestigious Colour of Music Festival Orchestra. Based here in Charleston, it is the world's largest black classical music festival. He's performed with the orchestra in Nashville, TN, Columbia, SC and Sacramento, CA. He has also performed in the same capacity for many of the Charleston Gospel Choir and Spiritual Ensemble productions throughout the Lowcountry. RENNA MOSES (Ignorance / Belle's Daughter 2 / Townperson / Homeless) Renna is a 5th Grade student at The Cooper School. She is a member of Charleston Stage Performance Troupe this year and is delighted to join the Charleston Stage family for her debut performance as Belle's Daughter/ Ignorance in A Christmas Carol. Renna has an older sister and an adorable little dog. She enjoys singing, acting and has played piano for 6 years. Renna also plays volleyball, softball, basketball and is on the dance team for the Greek Orthodox Church. She travels to Greece visiting family every summer and is thankful for family and friends, near and far for their love and support. Renna is so grateful to all of her acting/vocal teachers and mentors, and for this incredible opportunity to grow and learn alongside amazing actors. Renna has an older sister, Maria, and an adorable little dog named Mo.
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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) DAYNA NEVERS (Caroline) Dayna, a Connecticut transplant, is absolutely ecstatic to be back with Charleston Stage this season as an Acting Ensemble member. She currently is an English educator, and earned her Master’s Degree in Secondary English Education/Curriculum Instruction. Her greatest passions lie in music, theater and dance. Her favorite credits include: Young Frankenstein (Inga), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Dorothy), Full Monty (Pam), The Addams Family (Ancestor), The Prom (Angie) and A Christmas Carol (Caroline). Dayna is continually grateful for the support of her friends and family as she continues to inspire her students and pursue her passions in music and theater. ADA PESAVENTO (Want / Belle's Daughter 1 / Townsperson / Homeless) Ada is a 3rd grade student at Orange Grove Elementary School. She loves reading and spending time with her family and friends. Ada is really enjoying her first year as a member of Charleston Stage’s Performance Troupe. As a 6th generation Charlestonian, she is very grateful for the opportunity to be performing her first roles in her first play at the Dock Street Theatre and she hopes to be able to do it again very soon.
ELIZA SARGENT (Fan / Belinda Cratchit / Ghoul / Townperson / Homeless) Eliza, a 6th grader at Moultrie Middle School, is thrilled to be making her debut performance at the historic Dock Street Theatre! Eliza loves to perform and has taken advantage of acting classes offered at school, church, and the Gaillard and Charleston Stage. After being an enthusiastic member of the audience for several years, she is now overjoyed to officially be a part of the Troupe performing on stage. At home, she can be heard singing night and day. Some of her favorites include Wicked, Hamilton, and Taylor Swift. When not performing, Eliza loves to read and snuggle with her little dog, Leo. She would like to thank her amazing teachers, friends and family for all their support and encouragement. DOMINICK VENTRELLA (Mr. Worthington / D'Artagnan / Belle's Husband / Mourner) Dominick is originally from Ridgefield, Connecticut, and he is delighted to be joining Charleston Stage as a Resident Actor for it’s 46th season! A recent graduate of Western Connecticut State University, Dominick received his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre, as well as the 2020 WCSU Theatre Arts Acting Award. His previous credits include; The Lightning Thief: Luke/Ares/Gabe (Charleston Stage), Clue: On Stage: Mr. Green (Charleston Stage), Peter and the Starcatcher: Smee (Ives Concert Park), Company: David (Regional Theatre of the Palouse), Gordon Gets Down: Mayor Horne (Forestburgh Playhouse), and Crazy for You: Lank (WCSU). Instagram: @dmventrella www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 25
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COLIN WATERS (Mr. Wiggins / The Ghost of Christmas Past) Originally from Northern Kentucky, Colin got his B.F.A. in Acting and a double minor in Musical Theatre and Arts Administration from Western Kentucky University. Colin most recently directed Clue: On Stage. Some of Colin’s favorite Charleston Stage credits include: The Addams Family (Uncle Fester), The Play That Goes Wrong (Robert/Thomas Colleymore), Of Mice and Men (Lennie), Footloose (Willard), Bright Star (Mayor Josiah Dobbs), Beauty and the Beast (LeFou), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Voice 4), Shear Madness (Mikey) and Elf (Santa Claus). Other credits include: Guys and Dolls (Nicely Nicely Johnson), Into the Woods (Jack), and Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour). Colin was recently named the Best Actor in the 2023 Best of Charleston Awards. You can find Colin on Instagram: @thepapacolin. EDDIE WEAVER (Young Scrooge / Vicar / Townsperson) Eddie is ecstatic to be joining the Charleston Stage family for their 46th season! Originally from Atlanta, GA, he graduated from Columbus State University with his B.A. in Theatre Performance. Some of his favorite credits include: The Wiz (Lion), Once On This Island (Agwe), and 'Detroit 67 (Sly). Eddie would like to send his appreciation and gratitude to his loving family, friends, and teachers who have poured so much into him over the years. If you'd like to keep up with Eddie's journey, follow him on Instagram: @Eddiejihad CHLOË WENDLER (Belle / Mrs. Worthington / Townsperson / Homeless ) Chloë is over the moon to be with Charleston Stage as one of their Season 46 Resident Actors! Recently, you’ve seen her in The Prom (Student Ensemble/US Alyssa Greene) and The Lightning Thief (Annabeth). Chloë recently received her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Coastal Carolina University (Chants Up!) and is excited to be performing professionally so close to home. Keep up with all things Chloë on her social media... Instagram: @chloewendler | TikTok: @chloewiththefancye | Website: www. chloewendler.com BROOKLYN WILLIAMS (Tiny Tim ) Brooklyn is an ambitious 4th grade student at Howe Hall Arts Infused Magnet School. She loves singing, dancing, and most of all, musical theatre. Brooklyn is a member of the Charleston Stage Performance Troupe. She also participates in her school’s theatre program, AIMS Players. In Spring 2023, Brooklyn made her debut performance as Little Ti’Moune and Young Storyteller in Charleston Stage’s MainStage production of Once On This Island. Brooklyn would like to thank her family, friends, teachers, and those who have helped support her dreams. You can follow Brooklyn’s theatre journey @brooklynsarai_ on Instagram. JHONIKA WRIGHT (Mrs. Cratchit / Mrs. Fezziwig / Homeless) Jhonika is thrilled to be returning to Charleston Stage for her second year as a Resident Actor! Originally from Maryland, Jhonika 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 Emma Nolan (The Prom), Ti Moune and Erzulie (Once On This Island), Wendla (Spring Awakening), Cairo (We Are the Tigers), 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 www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 27
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Charleston Stage Artistic Staff Biographies SUSAN CRABTREE (Original Scenic Designer) Susan, an author and an award-winning scenic designer with three decades of teaching experience, is the Director of Scenic Art in the School of Design and Production at the University of North Carolina School for the Arts. Susan has co-authored three scenic art textbooks and is collaborating on a book about scene painting technique and pedagogy. Susan’s professional scenic design experience includes many Nutcracker Ballets, including the Canyon Ballet in Fort Collins, CO, the On Point Academy in Des Moines, Iowa, and the Boulder (CO) Ballet. She is an Associate Artist and scenic designer for The Local Theater Company in Boulder, CO. Susan has also designed at the University of Denver, Colorado State University, and Curious Theatre Company in Denver; Bas Bleu Theatre Company in Fort Collins, CO; and the University of Michigan. Susan’s recognitions include receiving a Best Scenic Design of the Season award from the Colorado Theatre Guild, and three scenic design awards from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. K'NIQUE EICHELBERGER (Choreographer) 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 performing with Charleston Stage again. He choreographed A Christmas Carol while he was an Resident Actor and is so happy to be choreographing once again. His recent credits include: Once On This Island (Daniel), 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 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. SAM HENDERSON (Director and 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. ABBIE JONES (Additional Costume Designer) Abbie (St. Louis, MO) is honored to add additional designs to Charleston Stage's A Christmas Carol as well as being the company's Wardrobe Supervisor for the 45th and 46th seasons. Her previous design credits include Charleston Stage's Charlotte's Web and Treasure Island; Maple Repertory Theatre's Commedia Pinocchio; Missouri State University's The Secret Garden, The Comedy of Errors, and The Rhimer's of Eldritch; and many more. Merry Christmas, and here's to many more shows with Charleston Stage!
RAVYN T. MEADOR (Stage Manager) Ravyn is a graduate of 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!, Elf the Musical, JFK and Inga Binga, and Once On This Island to name a few. When not stage managing (and often while stage managing) Ravyn co-coordinates our TheatreWings technical theatre high school apprenticeship program 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. JANINE MCCABE (Original Costume Designer) Janine is the Chair and Costume Design Professor for the Department of Theatre & Dance at the College of Charleston where she regularly designs and mentors student costume designers for the department’s CofC Stages season, for which she also serves as Artistic Director. Recent designs for CofC Stages include VIOLET and THE MAGIC FLUTE. Janine's work at Charleston Stage includes designs for CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, WHITE CHRISTMAS, THE UNDERPANTS and SHERLOCK HOLMES-THE FINAL ADVENTURE. She also serves as resident designer for PURE Theatre where designs include MLIMA’S TALE, HONORIA QUIETLY DRAWING STRENGTH FROM HER TRUTH, BEN BUTLER, THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY, THE CHILDREN, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, LAST RITES, SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS, THIS RANDOM WORLD, FUN HOME, THE ROYALE, THE (CURIOUS CASE OF THE) WATSON INTELLIGENCE, A SUDDEN SPONTANEOUS EVENT, MARIE ANTOINETTE, and more. Regional Costume Design credits include productions at Flat Rock Playhouse NC, Fringe NYC, Barrow Group NYC, and Trustus Theatre SC. Broadway Assistant Costume Design credits include: THE WEDDING SINGER, WONDERFUL TOWN, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, THE LOOK OF LOVE, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, KISS ME KATE. Other local designs include SALT IN THE SOIL and HOVER (Annex Dance Company), THE TRAGEDY OF CARMEN and DON GIOVANNI (Charleston Opera Theatre), the world premiere of LOVE AND SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT at the Charleston Music Hall, and most recently, the world premiere of DANIEL AND THE KINGS at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. COURTNI RIDDICK (Additional 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.
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. With extensive experience as a Prop Master, Scenic Designer, and Set Decorator, Aline's career highlights include her role as Properties Supervisor for Charleston Stage's 45th Season, overseeing eight captivating shows including The Addams Family, A Christmas Carol, and Once On This Island. She is thrilled to continue with the company for the next year.
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’s 2023-24 Resident Acting Company 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 ten full-time professional actors who make up the Resident Acting Company. These actor/educators join Charleston Stage for a 12-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 bios, visit CharlestonStage.com or scan the QR code below.
Gracie Brantley
Brendan Considine
Cody Elsensohn
Brietta Goodman
Eliza Knode
Kyra McKillip
Dominick Ventrella
Eddie Weaver
Chloë Wendler
Jhonika Wright
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Charleston Stage’s 2023-24 Acting Ensemble Meet Charleston Stage’s 2023-24 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 46th Season at the Historic Dock Street Theatre. To view all Acting Ensemble bios, visit CharlestonStage.com or scan the QR code on Page 29.
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)
Maggie Saunders
Kathy Summer
Derek T. Pickens Ryan Pixler
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2023-24 Charleston Stage Board of Trustees
Officers
Trustees
Janet Fiorenza Community Volunteer President
Madison Altman Synovus
Courtney Champion Blackbaud Vice President Chelsea Rennhoff Bungalow Second Vice President Jim Wick Community Volunteer Treasurer Valerie Morris Retired, The College of Charleston Secretary
Sonia Marshall-Brown It Takes a Village to Educate a Child Henry Clay Middleton South Carolina Department of Transportation
Sarah Beardsley Accenture Crystal Campbell CYC Educational Consulting Dr. Edward I. Galaid Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Chris Nowell Jarrard, Nowell & Russell
Katherine Schob Glenn Community Volunteer
Letty Richey (Formerly Clay) Community Volunteer
Enrique Grace Charleston Hispanic Association
Linda Schutte Community Volunteer
Sydney Hamer Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Danielle Hartley Charleston Beach Living, LLC Audrey Lane E3-Educate, Empower, and Elevate Meredith McLaughlin Community Volunteer
Lara Allred Swallen
Mosmi Naik-Patel Life Story Events & Interiors
Teresa Smith Community Volunteer Karen Spain Community Volunteer Katie Tarrant Community Volunteer Kellan Thayer Advisor Ann Wolf Community Volunteer
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TheatreSchool Full-Year Registration For Grades K - 12 Is Now Open! Registration Is Available at CharlestonStage.com/Education. Hurry, Classes Fill Up Quickly! Register Today!
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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR FUN, ENGAGING THEATRE CLASSES? NEW Full-Year Registration Is Now Open!
What Do Our TheatreSchool Classes Offer?
Class descriptions and registration for classes 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 ten full-time professional actors who make up Charleston Stage’s Resident Acting Company. These professional educators guide levels K-12 through the crafts of acting, vocal development, and musical theatre at grade-appropriate challenges and curricula.
Sessions Begin September 12, 2023, and Run Thru April 27, 2024. All Theatre Classes Take Place at the West Ashley Theatre Center (1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite 11) For Grades K - 12
(Rising grades for the 2023-2024 school year)
Monthly Tuition $90 (Tuition is charged monthly on auto-pay.)
By learning the discipline of live performance as they develop their own creative voices, students grow in poise, movement, speaking, and acting as they explore improvisation, theatre games, character development, and the other many skills of professional actors. Charleston Stage’s acting classes serve to provide young people with performance and creative thinking skills that will serve them in whatever profession they one day choose.
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Charleston Stage Staff
BOX OFFICE (843) 577-7183
(Tuesday-Friday, and Saturdays when there is a performance, 1pm-5pm) Director of Ticketing
EDUCATION Director of Education and Engagement
RYLEE COPPEL
ERIKA GRECO
rcoppel@charlestonstage.com
Box Office Manager
Resident Music Director and Director of Music Education
egreco@charlestonstage.com
MARY ELIZABETH RAY
SAM HENDERSON
mray@charlestonstage.com
shenderson@charlestonstage.com
Box Office Staff:
Education Program Manager
LUCY DANTZ, ALLISON JONES, BRITTANY LORD, CORINNE MADEEN, KRIS RITENOUR, AND AMARI WOODARD
ADMINISTRATION Artistic Director
MARYBETH CLARK
mclark@charlestonstage.com Managing Director
FRANK MACK
fmack@charlestonstage.com
COLIN WATERS
cwaters@charlestonstage.com Resident Professional Actors and Education Instructors:
GRACE BRANTLEY BRENDAN CONSIDINE CODY ELSENSOHN BRIETTA GOODMAN ELIZA KNODE KYRA MCKILLIP DOMINICK VENTRELLA EDDIE WEAVER CHLOË WENDLER JHONIKA WRIGHT
Associate Director of Development
MONICA VANDERBECK
mvanderbeck@charlestonstage.com
PRODUCTION
Institutional Giving Manager
COSTUMES:
Lkay@charlestonstage.com
Costume Shop Director and Costume Designer
LAURYN KAY
Director of Marketing and Resident Graphic Designer
BETH CURLEY
bcurley@charlestonstage.com Social Media Coordinator
CHLOË WENDLER
Director of Finance and Human Relations
STEPHANIE WALSH
swalsh@charlestonstage.com Founder and Director Emeritus
COURTNI RIDDICK
criddick@charlestonstage.com Associate Costume Designer and Construction Coordinator
HAYLEY O'BRIEN
hobrien@charlestonstage.com Wardrobe and Stitcher
ABBIE JONES
ajones@charlestonstage.com
JULIAN WILES
Draper
Legal Support Provided by
kestrel@charlestonstage.com
DEBBIE DURBIN
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KESTREL JURKIEWICZ-MILES Costumer Emeritus
BARBARA YOUNG
PRODUCTION (CONTINUED)
VENUES
SCENIC AND ELECTRICS: Technical Director
West Ashley Theatre Center Venue Information and Rental
mdelancey@charlestonstage.com
West Ashley Theatre Center Manager
Scenic Charge Artist
shenderson@charlestonstage.com (843) 225-3901
MARK DELANCEY
BRANDON BARKER
SAM HENDERSON
bbarker@charlestonstage.com
CLAIRE BRENIA
cbrenia@charlestonstage.com
Dock Street Theatre Venue Information and Rental
Resident Lighting Designer and TheaterWings Co-Coordinator
City of Charleston’s Dock Street Theatre Special Facilities Director
cgarner@charlestonstage.com
heywardr@charleston-sc.gov (843) 720-3832
Shop Technician and Scenic Painter
CALEB S. GARNER
Resident Scenic and Projector Designer
ADAM JEHLE
ajehle@charlestonstage.com Props Artisan and Carpenter
HAILEE SELBY
ROMAINE HEYWARD
City of Charleston’s Dock Street Theatre Operations Manager
DONNIE NEWTON
newtond@charleston-sc.gov (843) 720-3968
hselby@charlestonstage.com Shop Manager and Master Carpenter
JOSH TEAL
jteal@charlestonstage.com Properties Master
ALINE TOLOTO
atoloto@charlestonstage.com MANAGEMENT: 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
Charleston Stage Office Locations 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 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
wdillard@charlestonstage.com
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2023-24 Sponsors / Hosts / Corporate Circle
2023-24 THEATREWINGS APPRENTICES Harrison Arnett..........................Bishop England High School Avelyn Bailey ������������������������������������������ Hanahan High School Conor Barker................................ Lucy Beckham High School Riley Beasenburg.................Academic Magnet High School Lily Bryson..................Charleston County School of the Arts 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 Troy Duren.................Charleston County School of the Arts Tess Ellisor..............................Academic Magnet High School Rhys Eppes ���������������������������������������������������������������� Homeschool Sully Eppes.................Charleston County School of the Arts Sadie Evans.........................................First Baptist High School Cahal Finch................Charleston County School of the Arts Tess Frampton ��������������������������������������������������������� Homeschool Sylvia Frances ������������������������������������First Baptist High School Sybil Freedman...............James Island Charter High School Morgan Gray..................... The Academy of Critical Thought Sayde Handegan ��������������������������������������Wando High School Macie Hoffman.........Charleston County School of the Arts Lily Hollis.....................Charleston County School of the Arts Caroline Hyleman....Charleston County School of the Arts Joelle Mackey............Charleston County School of the Arts Esabelita "Ozzy" Meek �������������������������� James Island Charter High School Kessler Minchew ��������������������������� Early College High School Marin Morris..............Charleston County School of the Arts Rachael Roberts-Seel �������������������������������� Charleston County School of the Arts Evelyn Sanchez.........Charleston County School of the Arts Reece May Sange ��������������������������������������������������������������������LTPS Ella Schrecker............Charleston County School of the Arts Zoë Sewell..................................... Lucy Beckham High School Wilson Swenson...................Academic Magnet 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 Lillian "Will" Wilson ������������������������� West Ashley High School Harvey Woolum.......Charleston County School of the Arts
SPONSORS American Rescue Plan Arts, Etc. Sarah Beardsley and Christopher Randolph The Employee Community Fund of the Boeing Company 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 Katherine Schob Glenn The Peter Glenville Foundation Hewitt Family Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC Peter R. & Cynthia K. Kellogg Foundation The Mark Elliott Motley 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 Publix Super Markets Charities 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 South Carolina First Steps Southern Lumber and Millwork Dr. Carolyn Thiedke and Mr. Fred Thompson The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE RECEPTION HOST Southern Lumber and Millwork CORPORATE CIRCLE Appalachian Springs David Clemmons Agency Grassroots Wine Magrath Pejeau Real Estate
Salthouse Catering Tiger Lily The Zoo Health Club
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2023-24 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, 2023 - November 9, 2023. Benefactors ($25,000 +) American Rescue Plan Sarah Beardsley and Dr. Christopher Randolph Charleston County City of Charleston Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation The Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust Katherine Schob Glenn Hewitt Family Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC 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 TD Charitable Foundation Ted and Susan Soderlund The Albert Sottile Foundation, Georgia Homer Darby and Mary Ellen Long Way, Trustees The South Carolina Arts Commission Dr. Carolyn Thiedke and Mr. Fred Thompson The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation Angels ($10,000 - $24,999) Arts, etc. The Berry Company Amy and Paul Creamer Daniel Island Community Fund Ceara Donnelley & Nathan Berry Fund Dennis and Lynn Drew The Peter Glenville Foundation The Mark Elliott Motley Foundation Publix Super Markets Charities Dr. Del and Linda Schutte Spirit River Transport Curtis Tambornino in memory of Eva Laverne Tambornino Andrea L Volpe Grantors ($5,000 - $9,999) Nella Barkley Danielle and Christian Hartley South Carolina First Steps Executive Producers ($2,500 - $4,999) Julia Andres Emily and Rick Arthur Jennifer and Gerry Baldwin Sarah Beardsley and Dr. Christopher Randolph Gearin Broderick Sonia and David Brown Gretchen Budig The Frances Bunnelle Foundation Hon. & Mrs. Tom Considine William and Elizabeth Craver Emily and Chad Cruse Diversified Trust Giles Fernald & Melinda Goins Janet Fiorenza and Mike Simmons Abigail Franklin Pete and Kathy Gaynor Katherine Schob Glenn Joe and Penelope Gnesin Rich and Janis Gommel Fran Griffiths Emily Hay Karyn Lee and Bill Hewitt Cynthia Jannuzzi Chic and Pam Koci Dr. and Mrs. W. John Langley Cathy Long Daniel Mallett & Celeste Mallett Heather McFarlin Peter Melchior, Jacques Rodrigues Valerie Morris Dale T. & Deborah A. Morsefield John and Monica Mutter Mr. & Mrs. George Nagrodsky Ms. Mosmi Naik-Patel and Dr. Shailesh Patel Thomas O'Brien Frank and Nina Patterson Mark Paylor Sergio & Christy Radovcic Chelsea Rennhoff and Giles Whiting Joe and Lisa Rice Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
(Executive Producers Continued) Elizabeth Rose Claire & Joseph Schady Jim and Becky Schroeder Ginger and David Scott Peter and Deborah Sellars Cheryl and Michael Siegmund Janine Sievers/Ashley Wingfield Catherine and Patrick Snead Ben Cohen and Marilyn Sobel Susan and Ted Soderlund Robyn Nordin Stowell, Esq. Andrea & Steve Strawn Synovous Curtis Tambornino in Loving Memory of Eva Laverne Tambornino Katie and Stephen Tarrant Rosemary Tountas Andrea Volpe in Honor of Paul and Kristin Volpe Jim and Rebecca Wick Sally Wise and Will Howle Producers ($1,000 - $2,499) The Saul Alexander Foundation Mary Beth Barley and Audrey Temelini Mark and Sarah Lee Beck Blackbaud The Employees Community Fund of Boeing South Carolina Dan & Cathy Buffington Catherine and Bobby Byrd Pamela Lynn Braly Lynn Carlson Jon and Hayley Carter Fernando Casasco and Catherine Couch Courtney L Champion Phil & Angie Clarke Betsy Curtin Peter & Lauren D'amato Cathy Dezelon Bernie and Shawn Drackwicz Dennis and Lynn Drew Nancy and Ralph Edwards Dana and Tom Faulders Mark and Sandy Feldman Karl and Connie Finkelstein Mark and Vivian Gernand Mr. & Mrs. David Gilkeson The Grace Family Sharon and Herb Hollar Bob and Kathleen Johnson Steven and Mary Gordon Kerr Janet and David M. Kindlick Sandra Korn Edward and Gina Kozek JD and Alicia Kuhn Richard V. Losquadro and Deanna Pandolfi Frank Mack & Sarah M. Delia Benedict Maresca Trey and Meredith McLaughlin Starr L. Murphy Christopher C Nowell Anthony and Janice Oglietti Jody and George Pinion Robert William Rich Kathy and Bob Richards Elizabeth Roth Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rush III Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sade Salthouse Catering Brian P and Mary T Smith Fred and Georgette Stone Dr. Scott Thompson, Nancy Thompson Tiger Lily Florist Ed Galaid and Chris Tobin Marie & David Turner Amy R Wilson and Mathew J Swenson Ann and Gerrit Wolf Supporting Players ($500 - $999) Crystal Campbell Prof. Gordon Dehler and Prof. Ann Welsh Kate Ebnet Karen Gallagher Patty and Brad Neville Letty & Anthony Richey Bettie and Mark Tullis Walmart Foundation
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Patrons ($250 - $499) Frank and Kathleen Cassidy Peter and Marion Cotton Rich and Janis Gommel Rodney Lockwood David and Terry Lupo Henry Clay Middleton The Ponderosa Fund Teresa Smith Karen Spain Dr. Joe Vuthiganon Friends (Up to $249) Suzanne Adams Gary and Kathleen Algeier Rea Algreen Frances Alpert Edward Als Joel Anderson Greg Arthurs Todd Ashworth William Avery Mary Gordon Baker Stephen Ballis Robert Balogh Elizabeth Barry Joseph Beckert Robert Behre Shelly Bellil Michele Gershman Bennett Thomas Berry Aanal Bhatt Patricia L. Blanton Mike Brady Russell Brant Barbara Brany-Williams Timothy Bratz Lisa Breed Rachel Brennan Linda Bresnahan Amber Briggs Stephen Broecker Steve Brown Devon Brunson Ann Marie Burke Mary Cannon Lisa Cappe Regina Cariello Marissa Carlisle Katie Castleberry Emily Castor Lucie Cavaroc Leslie Christoferson Alice Cinnante Steven E. Clem Chad Clodfelter Tracey Cochrane Ronnette Coffman Jessica Copenhaver Kevin Crawford Trevor and Beth Crunelle Kelly Culler Branko Damjanovic Kathleen DeBruhl Philip Dejong Ashley Demosthenes Nathan Denney Lester Detterbeck Jill Dinunzio Marguerite Dougherty Edward Duffy David Dulceany Rob and Liz Duren Sara Rich Dwyer Richard Dye Allen Edwards Leigh Anne Facello Joseph Fackler Shane Fairbrother Hailey Fennell John Field Christopher Findlay Sharon Fisher Mary Fleury Elaine Fowler Susan Fox Paul Freebern Milton Freedman Justin Fulcher Nikole Gainey
2023-24 Charleston Stage Contributors (Friends Continued) Richard Galiardo Professor Karen Gallagher Jadie Gamble Louis Gentry Leslie Glasgow Catherine Gow Nicole Graham Barbara Greenan Harold Greene Michael Guzman Ranette Haas Maurice Haddock Charles and Ann Marie Hammond Robert Hare Jeannie and Kenneth Harrell Melissa Haskell Lori Hawkins Katherine Heath William Henesy Lisa and Robert Hibdon Karen Higgins Kellie Hilker Phillip Hilton Sam, Cindy, Liz, and Jeb Hines John Holzworth Valerio Horick Mary Ruth Horres Donna Hubbard Jared Hughes Willard Humphrey Steve Hutton Judy Jankowiak Donna Johnson Jeremy Johnson Bob and Kathleen Johnson Dolores Jones Alison Joyce John Keaton Eve and Michael Kendrick John Kessler Dr. Anne Osborne Kilpatrick Lisa Kindsvater Ms. Cambrai King Jalane Kirkpatrick Fleur Kohls September Kondas Edward Lamm Jennifer Laurinaitis Kristen Lawrence Lynn Lawton Matthew Levine Richard Liston Charles Lord Peal Lovitt Jeff Lynn Jason Lyons Tracy Madden Kim Magraw Nicholas Maiorino Gordon Manning Blake Marvin Sally Matlock Grover Maxwell Chris Mcauliffe Allie McCrae Frederick Mckibbin Michael Meador Cheryl Mendonsa Dennis Metz Alice Michaux Mark Michel Darla Miller Carla Moore Myra Morton Elizabeth Musselwhite Alexander Nelson Robert Neville Debra Nevins Barb and Bob Nicolai Slavna Nikonova Anne Norton Diane and Thomas Nugent Jody Nyers John O'Brien Randy O'Neil Courtney Olson Patricia Oppmann Kreya Owens James Pankovits Mercedes Papaharis Jill Patrick Elaine Pawlowski Brooke Payne Yolanda Paz Sarah Phillips Derek T. Pickens & Ryan Pixler Jane Pitts William Pollard Baillie Pretzer Ralph Principe Richard J Quagliaroli
(Friends Continued) Dr. Nereida Quiles Wasserman Christine Ramsey Betty Raney Tina Rapstine Alex Read Tinika Rebernak Jared Reilly David Reynolds Lynda Richards Barbara Rivera Brantley Robbie Bree Robbie Robin Roberts Winnie Rodgers Carl Rokes Mary Jo Romeo Matt Ronchetto Anne Ross James Rowan Marcia Russo Martin Ryan Joseph Salerno Courtney Salmon Mary Sanders Donna Sands Susan Sawyer Andrea Schanz Gerald Schmidt Kerrie Schnake Professor Dominic Scibilia Christina Scott Deborah Sellars Lucille Sgaglione Albert Shahid John Sherman Brent Smith Isabella Smith Randelle Smith Sean Smith Stefanie Smith Jeff Sobers Karen Sofge Michelle Stack Shari and Jeff Stauch Lindsay Stazzone Susan Steiner Kathy Steinfort Rebecca Stephenson Eric Swaback Laura Szweda Susan Tanner JC Taylor Kimberly Taylor Ronald Teed Edward Thomas Tyler Thomas Jeanette Thompson April Thornley Childs Thrasher Glenn Todd Robert Turley Beth Tynan Maritza Valko Amy Versaggi Denise Walczewski Dorie Wallace Shawn Wallace Stephanie Walsh Jacqueline Walters Sarah Watson Steven Brent Watts Mark Webb Tracy Webster Lori Weiss Joye Wells William Wendler Sarah and Blake Whitney Linda Whitt Ali Wildt Thomas Williamson James Wingard Stephen Woodford Tina Woods Shelley Workman Aidan Wunderley Wiles Fund for the Future Michael Albano Kendra Alder Jeffrey and Jennifer Allred Family Foundation Michael Amand Ann Anderson Eric Anderson Debbie Austin & Randall Phillips Jacqueline Baer DNP, APRN, FNPC Dr. Robert Ball and Mrs. Betty Gore Nella Gray Barkley Mark Barrett The Beach Company Sarah Beardsley and Dr. Christopher Randolph
(Wiles Fund for the Future Continued) Cody, Bailey, Carter, and Riley Beasenburg Joey and Shelly Beasenburg Lisa Blalock Kate and Dana Boyette Steve Brown Catherine and Bobby Byrd Thomas & Deborah Cabaniss Crystal Campbell Lynn Carlson Courtney Champion Steven E. Clem Colbert Family Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC Peter and Marion Cotton Mr. and Mrs. Drew Cromer Hal Currey and Peggy Schachte John and Georgia Darby Belk and Lois Daughtridge Prof. Gordon Dehler and Prof. Ann Welsh Ann Dibble Dennis and Lynn Drew Dr. Carol J. Drowota Ann Dupre Karen Durand Nancy and Ralph Edwards Dr. and Mrs. F. Strait Fairey Erica Feaga Michael and Ursula Ferguson Dr. and Mrs. Derek Feussner Janet Fiorenza and Mike Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Freeman Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Friedman Dr. Ed Galaid and Chris Tobin Karen and Pat Gallagher Tom Gallaher Janice M. and Luc Georget Edward Glenn Katherine Schob Glenn Ben and Erika Greco Fran Griffiths Jeffrey Gross Michael W Haga, Paul W Holmes John and Judy Halberda Mr. and Mrs. Keitt Hane Danielle & Christian Hartley Bill and Karyn Hewitt Chris and Nitika Hopkins Sally Wise and Will Howle Lynn and Mark Hunsinger Jennifer Jordan Diane Katz Lucille and Bert Keller Harriette Kerr Danielle Key Mrs Annette Kibler Dr. And Mrs. W. John Langley Jan and Larry Lipov Sheldon Litwin MaryEllen Lopanik and Robert Lopanik Richard Losquadro and Deanna Pandolfi Elisabeth and Spencer Lynch Teresita Magsino Eric A. Main Cathy Marino Dave and Tracy Marley Susan Marus, Jack Smith Jessica and Grover Maxwell Douglas McCoy and Robert Danny Jones Connie McElhaney Rebecca McFerran Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. McGreevy Tracy Mckay Mr. and Mrs. John L. McLaughlin, III Don and Jo Miller Larry and Maureen Millhouse Anna Montgomery Dean Valerie Morris Mrs. Starr L. Murphy Sean and Jennifer Murray Mosmi Naik-Patel and Shailesh Patel Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Barbara and Bob Nicolai Tom O'Brien and Edna DePaul Mr. Todd Parker Timothy Parsons Susan Pearlstine 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 PNC Foundation The Ponderosa Fund Rebecca Poynton-Murray
(Wiles Fund for the Future Continued) Drexel Pringle Susan and Jim Radley Radovcic Family Mr. & Mrs. Anthony & Letty Richey John and Debbie Riddick Mr. John M. Rivers, Jr. Catherine Russo Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sade Claire and Joseph Schady Luke Shaw Tina Shaw Lisa Short Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Shuler William M Simpson, Jr., MD and Elaine B. Simpson Teresa Smith Ted and Susan Soderlund Tom and Courtney Somers Lauren Sostrin Catherine Spain Jenny Spain Karen Spain Tom and Peggy Spain Gus and Cameron Speth Robert Speziale Laurie Steinke Betty F Stone Char Stricklin Marilyn Surbey Annette Switzer Katie and Stephen Tarrant Mrs. Julia Forster and Mr. John Thompson Jenny and Robert Ticknor Rosemary Tountas Dr. Myron and Melly Tucker Laura Turner H. Wayne and Ellen Unger, Jr. The Vineyard Family Foundation Mrs. Charles S. Way, Jr Mary Ellen Way Jim and Rebecca Wick Julian Wiles and Jenny Hane Marianna Hane Wiles Melissa Wilkinson Tom and Janet Willson John Winthrop Fund in Memory of Adrianne B. Reilly of Coastal Community Foundation of SC Ann and Gerrit Wolf Drs. Jane Tyler and Curtis Worthington Barbara Young Ms. Anita Zucker Legacy Donors E. Boineau & Company Benefit Sponsors Sarah Beardsley and Christopher Randolph Gretchen Budig The John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation
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Director’s Circle
The Director's Circle is a special society that provides members with opening night performances and receptions. The tax-deductible portion of Director's Circle dues is used to underwrite Charleston Stage's Education Programs that reach over 20,000 Lowcountry youth each season. Education is the cornerstone of our company, and with your Director's Circle membership you will enjoy six magical evenings of great theatre with fabulous receptions, all the while supporting a wonderful organization and contributing to theatre education in and around Charleston. For more details, contact Monica Vanderbeck, Associate Director of Development, at (843) 647-7362, mvanderbeck@charlestonstage.com or scan the QR code above. Below are 2023-24 Members as of November 9, 2023.
Director’s Circle Platinum Members Julia Andres Emily and Rick Arthur Jennifer and Gerry Baldwin Sarah Beardsley and Dr. Christopher Randolph Gearin Broderick Sonia and David Brown Gretchen Budig Ben Cohen and Marilyn Sobel Hon. & Mrs. Tom Considine William and Elizabeth Craver Emily and Chad Cruse Diversified Trust Giles Fernald & Melinda Goins Janet Fiorenza and Mike Simmons Abigail Franklin Pete and Kathy Gaynor Katherine Schob Glenn Joe and Penelope Gnesin Rich and Janis Gommel Fran Griffiths
Abigail Franklin Emily Hay Bill Hewitt and Karyn Lee Cynthia Jannuzzi Chic and Pam Koci Dr. and Mrs. W. John Langley Karyn Lee and Bill Hewitt Cathy Long Daniel Mallett & Celeste Mallett Heather McFarlin Peter Melchior, Jacques Rodrigues Valerie Morris Dale T. & Deborah A. Morsefield John and Monica Mutter Mr. & Mrs. George Nagrodsky Ms. Mosmi Naik-Patel and Dr. Shailesh Patel Thomas O'Brien Frank and Nina Patterson Mark Paylor Sergio & Christy Radovcic
Joe and Lisa Rice Elizabeth Rose Claire & Joseph Schady Jim and Becky Schroeder Ginger and David Scott Cheryl and Michael Siegmund Janine Sievers/Ashley Wingfield Catherine and Patrick Snead Susan and Ted Soderlund Robyn Nordin Stowell, Esq. Andrea & Steve Strawn Curtis Tambornino in Loving Memory of Eva Laverne Tambornino Katie and Stephen Tarrant Rosemary Tountas Andrea Volpe in Honor of Paul and Kristin Volpe Jim and Rebecca Wick Sally Wise and Will Howle
Director’s Circle General Members Mary Beth Barley and Audrey Temelini Mark and Sarah Lee Beck Dan & Cathy Buffington Catherine and Bobby Byrd Lynn Carlson Jon and Hayley Carter Fernando Casasco and Catherine Couch Courtney L Champion Phil & Angie Clarke Betsy Curtin Peter & Lauren D'amato Cathy Dezelon Dennis and Lynn Drew
Nancy and Ralph Edwards Mark and Sandy Feldman Karl and Connie Finkelstein Ed Galaid and Chris Tobin Mark and Vivian Gernand Mr. & Mrs. David Gilkeson Sharon and Herb Hollar Bob and Kathleen Johnson Steven and Mary Gordon Kerr Janet and David M. Kindlick Edward and Gina Kozek JD and Alicia Kuhn Richard V. Losquadro and Deanna Pandolfi Trey and Meredith McLaughlin
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Starr L. Murphy Jody and George Pinion Chelsea Rennhoff and Giles Whiting Robert William Rich Elizabeth Roth Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rush III Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sade Salthouse Catering Brian P and Mary T Smith Fred and Georgette Stone Dr. Scott Thompson, Nancy Thompson Tiger Lily Florist Marie & David Turner
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