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 • CLUE: ON STAGE • 2023-2024 SEASON
OCTOBER 18 - NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Marybeth Clark, Artistic Director Frank Mack, Managing Director
CLUE: ON STAGE Based on the screenplay by JONATHAN LYNN Written by SANDY RUSTIN Additional Material by HUNTER FOSTER AND ERIC PRICE Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture Based on the Hasbro board game CLUE Original Music by MICHAEL HOLLAND By special arrangement with The Araca Group, Work Light Productions, and Michael Barra/Lively McCabe Entertainment Clue: On Stage is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) NOTE TO AUDIENCE: The videotaping or audio and/or visual recording of this production is a violation of United States Copyright Law and an actionable federal offense.
Title Sponsor: The John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation Director COLIN WATERS Scenic Design ADAM JEHLE
Costume Design HAYLEY O'BRIEN
Properties Design ALINE TOLOTO
Lighting Design CALEB S. GARNER
Fight Choreographer ELIZA KNODE
Sound Design and Original Score LUKE WALCHUK
Stage Manager IMANI LLOYD
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, the City of Charleston, the Charleston County and contributions from friends like you.
www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 3
BE THE REASON WHY...
THE CURTAIN RISES.
COASTALCOMMUNITYFOUNDATION.ORG
4 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
A Note From the Director Almost 75 years ago, the board game CLUE was introduced to the world. Since then, the game’s recognizable characters, strategy, and lure have graced the lives of millions all across the world. CLUE was a household staple for my family’s game nights growing up. It sparked my love for strategy-based games. I still remember the first time I beat my Dad, the ultimate strategist. However, the board game was not the end of the CLUE obsession in the Waters household. The cult classic film of the same title, which is just two years shy of its 40th anniversary, was played so much the DVD became scratched and dirty. My sister and I constantly re-enacted scenes from the movie and ran some of the movie’s most quotable lines into the ground. To this day, I still look back on both the movie and board game as some of my most nostalgic and cherished childhood memories. When I found out that Clue: On Stage was a part of Charleston Stage’s 46th Season, my sights were set on directing this beast of a show. Thankfully, Marybeth saw the potential in me. While I have directed three Family Series shows here and assistant directed a MainStage, this production marks my Charleston Stage MainStage directorial debut AND my 25th production–as an actor or director– with the company. This opportunity married with the personal significance CLUE has on my life has been nothing short of a dream. When beginning the initial research and conceptualization phase, I knew I wanted to honor both the movie and the board game with our production. Almost immediately, I had a vision that I wanted to lean into the meta nature of this play and landed on the following mantra: “A game, within a game, within a game, within a game.” For months, this tag followed me into design meetings, rehearsals, and everywhere in between. Each layer within this concept involves different people who are slightly more aware of the game being played by those in the layer before them. We start with our first board game characters who are the least aware of the layers of the game: Miss Scarlett, Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. White, Professor Plum, Mr. Green, and Colonel Mustard. However, the next set of characters, Wadsworth, Yvette, Mr. Boddy, and the Cook, start the evening with prior knowledge of the game that is afoot. When we meet the ensemble, representing those playing the board game, their outside perspective and removed connection to the named characters brings them into our third layer–a game, within a game, within a game. As the plot progresses, the game unfolds for them in real time, where they ultimately “end the game” by the finale of the show. Our final layer incorporates the people most in tune to the game, within a game, within a game, within a game. That would be you, the audience–the members of this production who have all of the information laid out in front of them. This vision would be nothing without the unwavering support of our wickedly talented production team. Adam Jehle, our Scenic Designer, managed to incorporate a permanent rendition of the beautiful board game into our set, which serves as an ode to the roots of the CLUE universe. Hayley O’Brien, our Costume Designer, dreamt up beautiful costumes that honor the aesthetic of the original game and the style of the movie. Our Lighting Designer, Caleb S. Garner, encapsulated the mood of our murder mystery and elevated the noir nature of the show. Aline Toloto, our Properties Designer, added so many beautiful, intricate Easter eggs for lovers of the board game and the movie. Our Sound Designer, Luke Walchuk, wrote a haunting yet whimsical original score to accompany this wonderful show. Finally, Eliza Knode who is making her debut as a Fight Director, sealed the deal with her impressive choreography that reminds us all of the magic of theatre. I am overwhelmingly proud to have directed this production and I am grateful for everyone involved: the cast, the production team, the staff at Charleston Stage, the friends that listened to my crazy visions for hours and bounced ideas around with me, and the audiences. Thank you, and with that, let the game begin! Colin Waters, Director of Clue: On Stage
www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 5
6 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
a
The Cast
CHARACTER ACTOR Wadsworth..........................................................................................................JUSTIN VON STEIN Mrs. Peacock........................................................................................................KATHY SUMMER** Mrs. White.......................................................................................................................LIZ DUREN** Colonel Mustard...................................................................................................MIKE HORNACEK Professor Plum.............................................................................................................. XAN ROGERS Miss Scarlet.................................................................................................... BRIETTA GOODMAN* Yvette............................................................................................................................ ELIZA KNODE* Mr. Green................................................................................................... DOMINICK VENTRELLA* The Cook/Singing Telegram Girl/Backup Cop (Mrs. White Understudy) .....................................................................................................................................KYRA MCKILLIP* Mr. Boddy/The Motorist/Chief of Police (Mr. Green Understudy).CODY ELSENSOHN* The Unexpected Cop/Back Up Cop (Professor Plum/Colonel Mustard Understudy) ..................................................................................................................................... EDDIE WEAVER* Ensemble (Miss Scarlett Understudy)......................................................GRACIE BRANTLEY* Ensemble (Mrs. Peacock Understudy)......................................................JHONIKA WRIGHT* Ensemble (Yvette Understudy and The Cook/Singing Telegram Girl Understudy) .................................................................................................................................CHLOË WENDLER* Ensemble (Wadsworth Understudy/Mr. Boddy and Others Understudy/ Unexpected Cop Understudy).............................................................BRENDAN CONSIDINE* * Member, Charleston Stage Resident Acting Company ** Member, Charleston Stage Acting Ensemble
www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 7
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. 8 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
a
Scenes ACT ONE
ACT TWO
1. The Hall 2. The Lounge 3. The Dining Room 4. The Study 5. The Hall Outside The Billiard Room 6. The Kitchen 7. The Study 8. The Hall
1. The Front Door 2. The Hall/The Library/The Conservatory 3. The Hall Outside The Lounge 4. The Study 5. The Lounge 6. The Hall 7. The Library/The Billiard Room 8. The Hall/The Library/The Billiard Room 9: The Conclusion
There is a 15 minute intermission.
a
Additional Staff for Clue: On Stage 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 Manager.................................................... SYBIL FREEDMAN TheatreWings Deck Crew......................................................................CAROLINE HYLEMANN TheatreWings Dressers..............................................MAYSON DILLARD, MACIE HOFFMAN, AND HADLEY THOMPSON TheatreWings Sound.....................................................................................................LILY HOLLIS IASTE Flyman.....................................................................................TIMOTHY “SUGAR” CARTER IASTE Stewart and Lighting Board Op...........................................................CHARLES SMITH
www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 9
10 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
Founder and Director Emeritus JULIAN WILES (Founder and Director Emeritus) 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.
www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 11
Non-Profit, Faith-Based Senior Solutions
Begin Your Easy Life at Franke! Live your lifestyle at the community Charlestonians love. Independent Living Apartments & Patio Homes Assisted Living & Memory Care Short-term Rehab • Long-term Care
Ask about virtual tours!
843.216.2222 or 800.940.7435 1885 Rifle Range Rd. • Mt. Pleasant • FrankeAtSeaside.org 12 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 13
Non-profit, Faith-based Senior Solutions
Rice Estate • NE Columbia
At Lutheran Homes you can have it all.
the Heritage at Lowman • Chapin
Enjoy an independent lifestyle. Access help with assisted living and memory care. Achieve independence with rehab and outpatient therapy. Experience compassionate long-term and end-of-life care. Engage support to stay at home.
Franke at Seaside • Mt. Pleasant RoseCrest • Inman Trinity on Laurens • Aiken BeWell Home Services Lutheran Hospice BeWell@Home
Community amenities include tasty meals, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, salon services, and plenty of outdoor spaces. Engaging activities offer opportunities to make new friends.
Join our family today! 855.363.6734 • LutheranHomesSC.org
14 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) GRACIE BRANTLEY (Ensemble/Miss Scarlett Understudy) 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 B.F.A. in Theatre Performance. She has most recently been seen on the Dock Street stage in The Prom (Alyssa Greene) and The Lightning Thief (Silena/Charon). Keep up with Gracie through Instagram @gracierbrantley.
BRENDAN CONSIDINE (Ensemble/Wadsworth Understudy/Mr. Boddy and Others Understudy/Unexpected Cop Understudy) 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 this 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
LIZ DUREN (Mrs. White) Liz is an award-winning author and playwright and a proud recipient of the Best of Charleston 2020 for the play she wrote and performed at last year's Piccolo Spoleto Festival. Liz has been acting for Charleston Stage since 1985. Her favorite roles have been numerous but if she had to choose it would be Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker, M'Lynn in Steel Magnolias, and most recently Dotty in Noises Off.
CODY ELSENSOHN (Mr. Boddy/The Motorist/Chief of Police/Mr. Green Understudy) 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
www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 15
Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) BRIETTA GOODMAN (Miss Scarlet) 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 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 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 MIKE HORNACEK (Colonel Mustard) Mike is thrilled to be making his debut with Charleston Stage and is especially excited to be playing Colonel Mustard (although he wants you to know he’s not quite so dense in real life). Mike has played a wide variety of characters over the years, including Pinocchio in Shrek, the Musical and Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, King Triton in Disney’s The Little Mermaid and most recently Wadsworth the Butler in the Flowertown Players’ production of Clue: On Stage. While Mike enjoys performing on stage, his most important (and favorite) roles are as husband to his amazing wife Debbie, Dad to son Landon and daughter Maggie and “Pop” to his grandson Cooper. When not onstage or spending time with his family, Mike proudly serves as an administrator at Jennie Moore Elementary School in Mount Pleasant. ELIZA KNODE (Yvette) 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 KYRA MCKILLIP (The Cook/Singing Telegram Girl/Backup Cop/Mrs. White Understudy) 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 16 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) XAN ROGERS (Professor Plum) Xan is excited to make his debut with Charleston Stage! A seasoned local actor, his first Charleston performance occurred at the Dock Street Theatre in 2013 with the Footlight Players’ production of Camelot, and he’s thrilled to be back in this historic space. Xan is an alumni of Charleston County School of the Arts and received formal training at both the New York and Los Angeles campuses of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Other recent credits include Sir Galahad in Spalamot, Jerry Lekowski in The Full Monty, and Roat in Wait Until Dark. Xan was also honored to be nominated for Best Local Actor by Charleston City Paper in 2023. You can see him next in the Charleston Stage production of The Trip to Bountiful. Special thanks to his Mom and Dad for raising him right, and to them and his partner Kayla for all loving him so wholly! @the_Xan_rogers KATHY SUMMER (Mrs. Peacock) Kathy has enjoyed performing in the Charleston area for over three decades! She is thrilled to be under the creative direction of Colin Waters and the wonderful Charleston Stage team! Some favorite roles include: Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd; Mama Rose, Gypsy; Drowsy, The Drowsy Chaperone; The Baker’s Wife, Into the Woods; Marilyn Ames, Swingtime Canteen (Village Repertory Company); Ensemble, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten (Flowertown Players); Catherine, Pippin (Footlight Players Theatre); Deb, Elf, the Musical; Grandmama Addams, The Addams Family (Charleston Stage Company). Kathy is proud to be the theatre arts teacher at Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School in Dorchester School District II. She thanks husband Bill for his love and support of her “life in the theatre”! DOMINICK VENTRELLA (Mr. Green) Dominick is originally from Ridgefield, Connecticut and 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), 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 JUSTIN VON STEIN (Wadsworth) Having recently relocated to Charleston from Washington, D.C., Justin is over the moon to be performing in his first production at Charleston Stage. Past credits of his include Jason in Sweat (River & Rail Theatre), El Capitano in Commedia, Colin in Blood at the Root (Chautauqua Theatre Company), Julius Caesar/Octavius in Julius Caesar (Glow Worm Productions), Young Shepherd/ Jailer in The Winter’s Tale, (Shakespeare Academy at Stratford), Magnus in The Real Inspector Hound (Clarence Brown Theatre). Off the stage, you can find Justin slinging drinks and breaking glasses at the Little Palm Bar in downtown Charleston. (Feel free to go buy him a shot. He needs it.) Justin would like to thank the cast and crew for all their hard work, everyone at Charleston Stage for welcoming him into their community, and all his friends and family for their continuous love and support. www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 17
Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) EDDIE WEAVER (The Unexpected Cop/Back Up Cop/Professor Plum Understudy/Colonel Mustard Understudy) 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 (Ensemble/Yvette Understudy/The Cook Understudy/ Singing Telegram Girl Understudy) 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 JHONIKA WRIGHT (Ensemble/Mrs. Peacock Understudy) 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
Coming Up Next! Nov. 29 - Dec. 22, 2023 Audiences were dazzled last season by the stunning new scenery, costumes, and special effects in Charleston Stage’s spectacular original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol! Featuring a marvelous score of classic carols and over 50 iconic characters from Scrooge to Tiny Tim, this bright musical brings the heartfelt wonder of the Christmas season magically alive once more. Last year’s performances of this holiday hit each sold out, so get your tickets early!
Adult Tickets Start as Low as $49.50. Senior, Student and Active Military Pricing Available. 18 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
Screenwriter Biography JONATHAN LYNN (Screenwriter of Clue) Jonathan Lynn has directed ten feature films, including the cult classic Clue (he also wrote the screenplay), Nuns on the Run (also written by Mr. Lynn), My Cousin Vinny, The Distinguished Gentleman, Sgt. Bilko, Greedy, Trial And Error, The Whole Nine Yards, The Fighting Temptations and most recently, Wild Target. His first produced screenplay was The Internecine Project (1974). For television, Jonathan’s writing credits include dozens of episodes of various comedy series. Still, he is best known for the phenomenally successful, multi-award-winning BBC series Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister, co-written and created with Antony Jay. Jonathan authored the bestselling books The Complete Yes, Minister and The Complete Yes, Prime Minister, which cumulatively sold more than a million copies in hardback and have been translated into numerous languages and are still in print nearly 30 years later. His novel Mayday (1991) is being re-published by Endeavour Press, and his latest books, Comedy Rules (Faber and Faber) and Samaritans (Endeavour), both received rave reviews. About Samaritans, the Sunday Times said: “This is a book George Orwell would have approved of.” His numerous awards include the BAFTA Writers Award, Writers Guild (twice), Broadcasting Press Guild (twice), NAACP Image Award, Environmental Media Award, Ace Award – Best Comedy Series on US Cable, and a Special award from the Campaign For Freedom of Information. Lynn received an M.A. in Law from Cambridge University and now lives in New York describing himself as a recovering lawyer.
www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 19
20 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 21
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. ADAM JEHLE (Set Designer) Adam, originally from Nixa, MO, is the Resident Scenic/Projections Designer and Assistant Technical Director for Charleston Stage. His credits include Projection Design for Murder on the Orient Express and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Scenic Designs for The Addams Family - A New Musical, Native Gardens, Charlotte’s Web, Black Pearl Sings! and Kinky Boots for Charleston Stage, and Technical Direction for all of Charleston Stages’ 45th Season. Other credits are scenic designing shows such as Cinderella and Mamma Mia! at Crane River Theatre in Nebraska, and Titanic, Cabaret, and Groundhog Day at Stagedoor Manor in upstate New York. He received his B.F.A. in Design, Technology and Stage Management from Missouri State University in 2020. Adam is excited to be Designing other shows for Charleston Stage this season including The Prom, Clue: On Stage, A Christmas Carol, and The Trip to Bountiful. ELIZA KNODE (Fight Choreographer) Eliza is beyond excited to return to Charleston Stage for their 46th Season! Some of her previous credits include: The Addams Family (Morticia), JFK & Inga Binga (Inga Arvad), Into the Woods (Witch), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Helena). Eliza earned her B.F.A in Musical Theatre from the University of Miami. She would like to extend gratitude to her family, friends, and teachers around the globe who support her. Website: https://elizadknode.wixsite.com/mysite / Instagram: @eliza.knode
IMANI LLOYD (Stage Manager) Imani excitingly had her first show with Charleston Stage as a storyteller in Once On This Island and now she is Clue’s Guest Stage Manager! Outside of working her magic at the Queen Street Playhouse’s bar and grooving as dance captain, Imani Lloyd has been seen in the WhatIf 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! And most recently Jean in POTUS. When she’s not onstage, she enjoys working behind the scenes as a Choreographer and Stage Manager!
22 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
Charleston Stage Artistic Staff Biographies HAYLEY O'BRIEN (Costume Designer) Hayley is very excited and proud to be working at Charleston Stage! Originally from South Florida, Hayley graduated from Florida State University with a Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. Her recent credits at Charleston Stage include Native Gardens, JFK and Inga Binga and The Addams Family- A New Musical. Other credits include Kinky Boots, Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach, and Blithe Spirit. She looks forward to future productions ahead at Charleston Stage and is thankful to be involved in the TheatreWings program. Hayley would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support! 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 and Original Score) 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.
COLIN WATERS (Director) Colin is ecstatic to make his Mainstage directorial debut with Charleston Stage. 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. Clue: On Stage marks Colin’s 25th production with Charleston Stage, acting and directing. Colin’s previous Charleston Stage directing credits include: Charlotte’s Web (Season 45), Bright Star (Asst. Director), Treasure Island (Season 45), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Season 42). Some of Colin’s favorite Charleston Stage acting 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). Colin was recently named the Best Actor in the 2023 Best of Charleston City Paper Awards. You can find Colin on Instagram: @thepapacolin.
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. www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 23
24 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
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
www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 25
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
26 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
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
Colin Waters www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 27
28 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 29
30 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
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!
Photo by Kate Thornton Photography
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.
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. www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 31
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
COLIN WATERS
ADMINISTRATION
GRACE BRANTLEY BRENDAN CONSIDINE CODY ELSENSOHN BRIETTA GOODMAN ELIZA KNODE KYRA MCKILLIP DOMINICK VENTRELLA EDDIE WEAVER CHLOË WENDLER JHONIKA WRIGHT
Artistic Director
MARYBETH CLARK
mclark@charlestonstage.com Managing Director
FRANK MACK
fmack@charlestonstage.com
cwaters@charlestonstage.com Resident Professional Actors and Education Instructors:
Director of Development
SARA BERKOWITZ
sberkowitz@charlestonstage.com
PRODUCTION
Associate Director of Development
MONICA VANDERBECK
COSTUMES:
Institutional Giving Manager
Costume Shop Director and Costume Designer
mvanderbeck@charlestonstage.com
LAURYN KAY
Lkay@charlestonstage.com Director of Marketing and Resident Graphic Designer
BETH CURLEY
bcurley@charlestonstage.com Social Media Coordinator
COURTNI RIDDICK
criddick@charlestonstage.com Associate Costume Designer and Construction Coordinator
HAYLEY O'BRIEN
hobrien@charlestonstage.com
CHLOË WENDLER
Wardrobe and Stitcher
Director of Finance and Human Relations
ajones@charlestonstage.com
STEPHANIE WALSH
ABBIE JONES
swalsh@charlestonstage.com
Draper
Founder and Director Emeritus
kestrel@charlestonstage.com
JULIAN WILES
32 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
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
heywardr@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
www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 33
C O R P O R AT E
&
C H A R I T Y
E V E N T S
•
P R I V AT E
F U N C T I O N S
•
W E D D I N G S
&
S O C I A L
W W W. S A LT H O U S E C AT E R I N G . C O M T. 843 577 7847
I N F O @ S A LT H O U S E C AT E R I N G . C O M
34 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
O C C A S I O N S
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 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 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 Magrath Pejeau Real Estate
Salthouse Catering Tiger Lily The Zoo Health Club
Calling All Volunteers! Sign up to volunteer in our Costume and Scene Shops by visiting CharlestonStage.com/Volunteer. Sign up as an usher with The Friends of Dock Street Theatre by contacting Kelly Martin at (843) 724-3424 or dockstreettheatre@gmail.com. www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 35
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 - October 1, 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 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 Dennis and Lynn Drew Ceara Donnelley & Nathan Berry Fund 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 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 Pete and Kathy Gaynor Joe and Penelope Gnesin Rich and Janis Gommel Fran Griffiths Abigail Franklin 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
(Executive Producers Continued) Peter Melchior, Jacques Rodrigues Dean 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 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 Andrea & Steve Strawn Robyn Nordin Stowell, Esq. Katie and Stephen Tarrant Rosemary Tountas 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 Pamela Lynn Braly 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 The Employees Community Fund of Boeing South Carolina 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 Steven and Mary Gordon Kerr Janet and David M. Kindlick 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
36 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
(Producers Continued) 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 Ann and Gerrit Wolf Supporting Players ($500 - $999) Crystal Campbell Prof. Gordon Dehler and Prof. Ann Welsh Karen Gallagher Patty and Brad Neville Letty & Anthony Richey Bettie and Mark Tullis 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 Frances Alpert Joel Anderson Todd Ashworth Mary Gordon Baker Robert Balogh Elizabeth Barry Robert Behre Shelly Bellil Aanal Bhatt Mike Brady Barbara Brany-Williams Lisa Breed Linda Bresnahan Amber Briggs Steve Brown Devon Brunson Ann Marie Burke Mary Cannon Regina Cariello Marissa Carlisle Leslie Christoferson Alice Cinnante Steven E. Clem Tracey Cochrane Ronnette Coffman Crunelle Family Trevor and Beth Crunelle Kelly Culler Philip Dejong Ashley Demosthenes Lester Detterbeck Marguerite Dougherty Edward Duffy Rob and Liz Duren Sara Rich Dwyer Allen Edwards Shane Fairbrother
2023-24 Charleston Stage Contributors (Friends Continued) Hailey Fennell Sharon Fisher Elaine Fowler Susan Fox Milton Freedman Nikole Gainey Richard Galiardo Professor Karen Gallagher Jadie Gamble Louis Gentry Michele Gershman Bennett Leslie Glasgow Catherine Gow Nicole Graham Michael Guzman Ranette Haas Charles and Ann Marie Hammond Jeannie and Kenneth Harrell Katherine Heath William Henesy Lisa and Robert Hibdon Karen Higgins Kellie Hilker Phillip Hilton Sam, Cindy, Liz and Jeb Hines John Holzworth Mary Ruth Horres Willard Humphrey Steve Hutton Judy Jankowiak Dolores Jones Alison Joyce John Keaton Eve and Michael Kendrick Dr. Anne Osborne Kilpatrick Lisa Kindsvater Ms. Cambrai King Jalane Kirkpatrick Fleur Kohls September Kondas Kristen Lawrence Matthew Levine Richard Liston Charles Lord Jason Lyons Tracy Madden Blake Marvin Sally Matlock Grover Maxwell Chris Mcauliffe Allie McCrae Frederick Mckibbin Michael Meador Cheryl Mendonsa Dennis Metz Alice Michaux Darla Miller Myra Morton Alexander Nelson Robert Neville Debra Nevins Diane and Thomas Nugent Jody Nyers John O'Brien Randy O'neil Courtney Olson Mercedes Papaharis Jill Patrick Brooke Payne Yolanda Paz Sarah Phillips Derek T. Pickens & Ryan Pixler Jane Pitts William Pollard Ralph Principe Richard J Quagliaroli Betty Raney Tina Rapstine Alex Read Tinika Rebernak Jared Reilly
(Friends Continued) Lynda Richards Brantley Robbie Bree Robbie Carl Rokes Matt Ronchetto Anne Ross Marcia Russo Martin Ryan Courtney Salmon Mary Sanders Donna Sands Gerald Schmidt Kerrie Schnake Professor Dominic Scibilia Christina Scott John Sherman Isabella Smith Randelle Smith Sean Smith Stefanie Smith Jeff Sobers Michelle Stack Shari and Jeff Stauch Susan Steiner Edward Thomas Jeanette Thompson Childs Thrasher Denise Walczewski Shawn Wallace Jacqueline Walters Sarah Watson Steven Brent Watts Mark Webb Tracy Webster Lori Weiss Joye Wells William Wendler Sarah and Blake Whitney Thomas Williamson Stephen Woodford Tina Woods 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 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
(Wiles Fund Continued) (Wiles Fund Continued) Dennis and Lynn Drew John and Debbie Riddick Dr. Carol J. Drowota Mr. John M. Rivers, Jr. Ann Dupre Catherine Russo Karen Durand Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sade Nancy and Ralph Edwards Claire and Joseph Schady Dr. and Mrs. F. Strait Fairey Luke Shaw Erica Feaga Tina Shaw Michael and Ursula Ferguson Lisa Short Dr. and Mrs. Derek Feussner Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Shuler Janet Fiorenza and Mike Simmons William M Simpson, Jr., MD and Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Freeman Elaine B. Simpson Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Friedman Teresa Smith Dr. Ed Galaid and Chris Tobin Ted and Susan Soderlund Karen and Pat Gallagher Tom and Courtney Somers Tom Gallaher Lauren Sostrin Janice M. and Luc Georget Catherine Spain Edward Glenn Jenny Spain Katherine Schob Glenn Karen Spain Ben and Erika Greco Tom and Peggy Spain Fran Griffiths Gus and Cameron Speth Jeffrey Gross Robert Speziale Michael W Haga, Paul W Holmes Laurie Steinke John and Judy Halberda Betty F Stone Mr. and Mrs. Keitt Hane Char Stricklin Danielle & Christian Hartley Marilyn Surbey Bill and Karyn Hewitt Annette Switzer Chris and Nitika Hopkins Katie and Stephen Tarrant Sally Wise and Will Howle Mrs. Julia Forster and Mr. John Lynn and Mark Hunsinger Thompson Jennifer Jordan Jenny and Robert Ticknor Diane Katz Rosemary Tountas Lucille and Bert Keller Dr. Myron and Melly Tucker Harriette Kerr Laura Turner Danielle Key H. Wayne and Ellen Unger, Jr. Mrs Annette Kibler The Vineyard Family Foundation Dr. And Mrs. W. John Langley Mrs. Charles S. Way, Jr Jan and Larry Lipov Mary Ellen Way Sheldon Litwin Jim and Rebecca Wick MaryEllen Lopanik and Robert Julian Wiles and Jenny Hane Lopanik Marianna Hane Wiles Richard Losquadro and Deanna Melissa Wilkinson Pandolfi Tom and Janet Willson Elisabeth and Spencer Lynch John Winthrop Fund in Memory of Teresita Magsino Adrianne B. Reilly of Coastal Eric A. Main Community Foundation of SC Cathy Marino Ann and Gerrit Wolf Dave and Tracy Marley Drs. Jane Tyler and Curtis Susan Marus, Jack Smith Worthington Jessica and Grover Maxwell Barbara Young Douglas McCoy and Robert Danny Ms. Anita Zucker Jones Connie McElhaney Legacy Donors Rebecca McFerran E. Boineau & Company 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 The John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation Susan Pearlstine 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 Drexel Pringle Susan and Jim Radley Radovcic Family Mr. & Mrs. Anthony & Letty Richey
Scan QR Code to Become a Contributor!
www.charlestonstage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 37
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 October 1, 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 Hon. & Mrs. Tom Considine William and Elizabeth Craver Emily and Chad Cruse Diversified Trust Giles Fernald & Melinda Goins Janet Fiorenza and Mike Simmons Pete and Kathy Gaynor Katherine Schob Glenn Joe and Penelope Gnesin Rich and Janis Gommel Fran Griffiths Abigail Franklin
Emily Hay 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 Marilyn Sobel and Ben Cohen Susan and Ted Soderlund Andrea & Steve Strawn Robyn Nordin Stowell, Esq. 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
38 | (843) 577-7183 | www.charlestonstage.com
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 Ann and Gerrit Wolf
The Diversified difference.
Zach Fuqua | Harris Linch | R. Thomas Cox | Cynthia Legette | Eric Main | W. Ashley Thiem | Mark Green
“The mission of the theatre, after all, is to change, to raise the consciousness of people to their human possibilities.” — ARTHUR MILLER
di versifiedtrust.com at l a nta
|
ch arleston
|
greensboro
|
m e m ph i s
|
n ash vi l l e