Legally Blonde Full Program

C H A R L E S TO N S TAG E AT T H E H I S TO R I C D O C K S T R E E T T H E AT R E

APRIL 9 - MAY 4, 2025

Marybeth Clark, Artistic Director Tim Rogers, Managing Director

Exclusive Title Sponsor: The Albert Sottile Foundation, Georgia Homer Darby and Mary Ellen Long Way, Trustees

LEGALLY BLONDE Music and Lyrics by

Laurence O'Keefe and Neil Benjamin

Book by

Heather Hach

Based on the Novel by Amanda Brownand the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture Original Production by Hal Luftig, Fox Theatricals, Dori Berinstein, James L. Nerferlander, Independent Presenters Network, Roy Furman, Amanda Lipitz, Broadway Asia, Barbra Whitman, FWPM Group, Hendel/Wiensenfeld, Goldberg/Binder, Stern/Meyer, Lane/Comley, Bartner-Jenkins/Nocciolino and Warren Trepp; Produced in association with MGM Onstage, Darcie Denkert and Dean Stolber.

Original Direction, Choreography and Musical Staging by Jerry Mitchell Direction MARYBETH CLARK Music Direction SAM HENDERSON

Additional Choreography CARA DOLAN

Scenic Design ADAM JEHLE

Costume Design HAYLEY O'BRIEN

Lighting Design CALEB S. GARNER

Sound Design LUKE WALCHUK

Stage Manager RAVYN T. MEADOR

Properties Design HAILEE MEOLA-SELBY

This production of LEGALLY BLONDE was licensed by Music Theatre International.

LEGALLY BLONDE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

This project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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A Note From the Director “Omigod you guys”- what a way to end season 47! We started by honoring Fiddler on the Roof’s 60th anniversary, brought you Purlie Victorious, following its newest Broadway revival and shared some Charles Dickens and that was all in 2024. We welcomed 2025 with Hitchcock’s' The 39 Steps and then the classic The Glass Menagerie which allowed this Artistic Director to go back to her roots as an actor and work with an incredibly talented young cast and one of her favorite directors (Founder and Director Emeritus Julian Wiles). Throw in a few shows for the whole family, that we pulled right off the bookshelf; Last Stop on Market Street and A Year with Frog and Toad and that is what we have been up to in Season 47. Don’t forget the 20+ musicians, 98 actors, choreographers, directors, crews, designers and dogs and, of course, all of you.

This show marks a full circle moment for Charleston Stage. Twelve years ago, in Season 35, we produced Legally Blonde with the same team we have this time. Cara Dolan as choreographer, I directed, and our music director was Sam Henderson. Cara and I had worked together previously but this was Sam’s first show with Charleston Stage. Sam joined our staff in Season 35 and since that time has music-directed over 30 of our musicals, plus directed and music-directed multiple Family Series shows. He has cast the Resident Acting Company alongside me every year and coached each young professional throughout their time with us, so every Resident Actor left Charleston Stage with improved vocal skills.

Sam played a key role in education as we built our student Performance Troupes, helping many young actors join our professional casts in Mainstage season shows.

His meticulous attention to detail and musicianship allowed us to build our pool of local musicians so each orchestra pit has some of Charleston’s best players. This will be Sam’s last show as a full-time staff member. He is relocating to Raleigh, NC, where his fiancé Tyler has been working, and they have spent the past 3 years living between the two cities.

The nature of theatre is that people move about. Though I am used to the changes that we face each season, it will be hard to see my colleague and friend go. Sam was here when we had to unexpectedly find a new rehearsal and education space as we moved into the West Ashley Theatre Center. He has managed that space inviting multiple local artists to use the Pearl stage. He helped us navigate the Covid time and offered unending support as I transitioned to Artistic Director. We teach our students that theatre folks don’t say “Goodbye”, we say “until next time”.

Until next time, Sam, your Charleston Stage family will really miss you and wish you well.

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The Cast (In Alphabetical Order) CHARACTER ACTOR DA Joyce Riley / Delta Nu / Sales Person (Courtney) / Ensemble............AUDREY BLACK Pilar / Ensemble...........................................................................................................BECCA BRAKE Paulette Bonafonte....................................................................................................RYLEE COPPEL Bruiser Woods...........................................................................................................................COSMO Warner.............................................................................................................RAYMOND CRONLEY* Elle Woods................................................................................................. CAMRYN DUCKWORTH* Margot / Ensemble / Elle Understudy............................................................... KELSIE ENGEN* Ensemble.................................................................................................................CONNOR HAGAN Kyle (UPS Guy) / Dewey / Callahan Understudy.........................................MIKE HORNACEK Brooke Wyndham / Delta Nu / Ensemble.................................................. CHERIE KAUFMAN Enid Hoops / Delta Nu / Ensemble .............................................................................FACIA LEE* Delta Nu / Student / Court Stenographer / Ensemble....................................IMANI LLOYD Rufus................................................................................................................................................ LUNA Serena / Ensemble..............................................................................................ARRIONE MAGEE* Aaron / Ensemble / Warner Understudy........................................................... SAM MAJORS* Onstage Swing / Ensemble.......................................................................................JOSH MICCIO Delta Nu / Kate / Ensemble / Vivienne and Brooke Understudy............ OLIVIA NELSON Whitney / Elle's Mom / Ensemble / Paulette Understudy................................... MARY OTT Lowell / Ensemble........................................................................................................ XAN ROGERS Carlos / Your Majesty / Ensemble..................................KAMERON ROJAS-SCHUENEMAN* Ensemble.................................................................................................................WILL RUTKOWSKI Chutney / Delta Nu / Ensemble / Enid Understudy..........................................ZOE SAUDER Grandmaster Chad / Ensemble...................................................................... WADE SJOSTROM Delta Nu / Store Manager / Student / Prison Guard / Judge / Ensemble............................ ................................................................................................................................ ARIANA SNOWDEN Professor Callahan......................................................................................................... JOE SPIOTTA Pforzheimer / Ensemble/ Emmett Understudy............................ DOMINICK VENTRELLA* Vivienne Kensington......................................................................................... ABIGAIL VERNON* Emmett Forrest.........................................................................................................EDDIE WEAVER* Elle's Dad / Winthrop / Ensemble.................................................... MATTHEW WILLINGHAM Delta Nu / Ensemble............................................................................................. ALYSSA WILSON * Member, Charleston Stage Resident Acting Company

Special Thanks Special thanks to our Scene Shop and Costume Shop volunteers, plus our Resident Acting Company and our TheatreWings High School Apprentices.

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The Orchestra Conductor / Keys 1............................................................................................ SAM HENDERSON Asst. Conductor / Keys 2.....................................................................................MICHAEL LOPEZ Keys 3.....................................................................................................................RAMIRO ALLENDE Reeds 1...................................................................................................................... BOBBY WEIDICK Reeds 2.................................................................................................................MELVIN BENJAMIN Trumpet...............................................................................................................................KYLE LANE Trombone..................................................................................................................... CARRIE BATES Violin................................................................................................................. CHRISTIAN ZAMORA Guitar....................................................................................................................... THOMAS NORISS Bass..................................................................................................................................MISHA PEKAR Drums / Percussion...........................................................................................IAN MACMICHAEL

Production Staff

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Production Manager........................................................................................... ASHLEY PALMER Technical Director.............................................................................................. MARK DELANCEY Resident Scenic and Projection Designer/ATD................................................. ADAM JEHLE Scenic Charge Artist....................................................................................... BRANDON BARKER Resident Lighting Designer............................................................................CALEB S. GARNER Properties Master...................................................................................... HAILEE MEOLA-SELBY Shop Technician and Scenic Painter................................................................. CLAIRE BRENIA Scenic Carpenters...................................................................JOSH MICCIO and ADAM WELLS Associate Costume Designer and Construction Coordinator.............. HAYLEY O'BRIEN Wardrobe Supervisor and Stitcher........................................................................ ABBIE JONES Draper................................................................................................ KESTREL JURKIEWICZ-MILES Stitcher/Wardrobe................................................................................................LOREN SMITHER Resident Sound Designer and Audio Engineer...........................................LUKE WALCHUK Sound Engineer and Technical Assistant...................................................WALKER DILLARD Resident Stage Manager................................................................................ RAVYN T. MEADOR TheatreWings Co-Coordinator....................... CALEB S. GARNER and RAVYN T. MEADOR TheatreWings Assistant Stage Managers........ CAROLINE CROMER AND SADIE EVANS TheatreWings Deck Crew............. CONOR BARKER, SAGE ABRAMS, WILLOW HILLIARD TheatreWings Dressers.........................................TESS FRAMPTON, KATTIE SEAMAN, AND SARAH ELLEN WEATHERHOLTZ TheatreWings Sound....................................................................................... COPELYN GOLDEN IATSE Flymen...........ERIC BUMGARNER, TIMOTHY “SUGAR” CARTER AND TYLER WARD IATSE Steward and Lighting Board Op..........................................................CHARLES SMITH CharlestonStage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 9

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Musical Numbers ACT ONE

ACT TWO

1. Overture 2. Omigod You Guys 3. Serious 4. What You Want 5. Harvard Variations 6. Blood In The Water 7. Positive 8. Ireland 9. Ireland (Reprise) 10. Serious (Reprise) 11. Chip On My Shoulder 12. So Much Better

1. Entr'acte 2. Whipped Into Shape 3. Take It Like A Man 4. Bend And Snap 5. Gay Or European 6. Legally Blonde 7. Legally Blonde Remix 8. Scene Of The Crime 9. Find My Way / Finale

There is a 15-minute intermission.

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Author Bios NELL BENJAMIN (Music) Nell co-wrote the score to Legally Blonde, the Musical with composer Laurence O'Keefe, which received Tony Award nominations, Drama Desk nominations, and the Olivier and Helpmann Awards for Best Musical. Nell wrote the lyrics to Mean Girls, which received multiple Tony Award nominations, including for Best Original Score and Best Musical. Nell's play, The Explorers Club, won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Play, the Edgerton Foundation New American Plays Award, and an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grant. Nell has written book and/or lyrics for Pirates! (or Gilbert and Sullivan plunder'd), Sarah, Plain and Tall, Cam Jansen (Drama Desk-nominated), I Want My Hat Back, How I Became A Pirate, The Mice, Life of the Party and Because of Winn Dixie. Upcoming musicals are: Huzzah!, Life of the Party, Dave. Television writing includes "Unhappily Ever After", Animal Planet's "Whoa! Sunday with Mo Rocca", "Electric Company", "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris", "Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway", "Julie's Greenroom." Benjamin is the recipient of the Kleban Foundation Award and a Jonathan Larson Grant.

HEATHER HACH (Book) Heather received 2007 Tony and Drama Desk nominations for her work on Legally Blonde. Graduate of the University of Colorado, Boulder, School of Journalism. Worked at The New York Times Denver Bureau as a research assistant and Sports and Fitness Publishing in Boulder, Colorado, as a magazine editor. Member of Denver's Comedy Sports improv comedy troupe.

Worked on the TV shows "Caroline in the City" and "Dilbert." Won Walt Disney Screenwriting Fellowship in 1999. Film credits include Disney's "Freaky Friday" and "What to Expect When You're Expecting." Also wrote the young adult novel "Freaky Monday" with Mary Rodgers. Much love to friends and family, especially Jason, Harper and Drake.

LAURENCE O'KEEFE (Lyrics) Laurence O'Keefe received 2007 Tony and Drama Desk nominations for his work on Legally Blonde. Larry thanks all Blonde producers and creative team.

He won the Ed Kleban Award, the ASCAP Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award and a Jonathan Larson award for his music and lyrics. Off-Broadway credits: Bat Boy: The Musical (Lucille Lortel, Richard Rodgers, Outer Critics' Circle awards), which has received 100+ productions worldwide; music for Sarah, Plain and Tall, lyrics by Nell Benjamin (touring with TheatreWorksUSA).

Co-author with Nell Benjamin of Cam Jansen (Drama Desk nomination) and The Mice. Larry is a product of his education with the Harvard Krokodiloes, the Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the Harvard Lampoon and the Actors' Gang, but especially the incomparable Nell Benjamin.

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Charleston Stage Leadership MARYBETH CLARK (Artistic Director) Marybeth is in her twenty-sixth season with Charleston Stage, for the first 24 years she served as the Director of Education and Associate Artistic Director. This is her second season as Artistic Director.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and grew up in Tolland, CT. She has a degree in theatre/performance from the University of South Florida, where she later taught as an adjunct for two years.

She 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 is working towards her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at MUSC and Prentice is a special education teacher at the Washington Center in Greenville, SC and married last December. 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, Beautiful and this season’s Fiddler on the Roof and The 39 Steps.

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 of Season 47, we have had 149 Resident Actors complete the program. The unexpected joy of the Resident Actor program is Marybeth now not only gets notified when they book theatre jobs but also gets wedding invitations and baby announcements!

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, Blythe Spirit and most recently portrayed Amanda Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie.

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Charleston Stage Leadership TIMOTHY ROGERS (Managing Director) With over two decades of leadership experience across multiple industries, Tim Rogers has built a career defined by strategic growth, innovation, and community engagement. Throughout his career, he has held key executive roles, developing trusted partnerships, driving revenue growth, and leading organizations through periods of transformation.

As Managing Director of Charleston Stage, Tim serves as Chief Executive Officer, overseeing the organization’s financial management, fundraising, audience development, community outreach, and strategic planning.

Working closely with the Board of Trustees, he is committed to preserving and enhancing Charleston Stage’s artistic excellence while expanding its impact across the Lowcountry. His leadership ensures that the company not only produces world-class theatre but also deepens its educational initiatives and community engagement programs.

Prior to joining Charleston Stage, Tim was Vice President of Engagement at Floyd Lee Locums, where he led brand positioning and go-to-market strategies for the Charleston-based firm. From 2014 to 2022, he served as Senior Vice President at the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce where he played a key role in strengthening the region’s business community. Overseeing membership growth, corporate sponsorships, and strategic partnerships, he worked to foster thought leadership and deeper engagement within the local business sector, ensuring the Chamber remained a valuable resource for its members.

Tim’s career began in Washington, D.C., where he spent 16 years dedicated to fundraising, philanthropy, and civic engagement. His ability to build relationships, cultivate donor support, and drive mission-based impact helped fuel the success of several major organizations. A graduate of Baylor University, Tim’s leadership and contributions have earned him significant recognition, including being named to Washingtonian Magazine’s “40 Under 40” and receiving the prestigious Best Chamber in America award from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). He is also a Leadership Charleston graduate.

Born in New York City and raised in the New Jersey suburbs, Tim’s connection to the performing arts runs deep. He was actively involved in theatre and television commercials from childhood through his late twenties. Most recently in the summer of 2024, he had the honor of performing at Carnegie Hall as part of Lauren Daigle’s backing choir. Since 2014, Tim and his husband Jeff have called Charleston home, where they now live downtown with their 16-year-old cocker-beagle, Maddi.

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Founder and Director Emeritus and Director of The Glass Menagerie 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, 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.

In April 2024, Wiles was inducted as a member of the College of Fellows of the American Theatre. The investiture of new members is under the auspices of the Education Department of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D. C. Membership in the College of Fellows of the American Theatre is one of the highest honors bestowed on educators and professionals of America’s educational and theatre community.

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) AUDREY BLACK (DA Joyce Riley / Delta Nu / Sales Person Courtney / Ensemble) Audrey is an MAT candidate at the College of Charleston, where she recently received her BA in Theatre. She is thrilled to be making her Charleston Stage debut this year! Recent credits include Soupy Sue in Urinetown (Footlight Players), Little Red in Into the Woods (Holy City Arts and Lyric Opera), and Woman One in Songs for a New World (Lynn University). She would like to thank her two favorite roommates, Jackson and Lark, her loving family, and everyone who has supported her along the way. @audreycblack BECCA BRAKE (Pilar / Ensemble) Becca is thrilled to make her Charleston Stage debut! Originally from Rhode Island, Becca earned a Bachelor's in Music and Master's in Business from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Favorite past credits include: Elle (Legally Blonde), Casey (First Date), Cosette (Les Miserables), Carlotta (The Phantom of the Opera), Smee (Peter and The Starcatcher). Becca is also a proud Navy wife and is so thankful to her husband, Jack, for learning nuclear power during the day and the choreography for this show at night. Special thanks to Becca's family and friends for all of their love and support! @becca.malachowski RYLEE COPPEL (Paulette Bonafonte) Rylee (she/her/hers) is Charleston Stage's Director of Education and Engagement. Rylee has a Bachelor's in Vocal Performance from Ramapo College of NJ and a Master's in Integrated Arts and Education from the University of Montana, and over 15 years of experience teaching voice, music, theatre, and dance. In addition to teaching, Rylee has performed regionally and internationally with such companies as; Sesame Street Live, Joey Casella Productions, Roxy Regional Theatre, and RWS and Associates. Charleston Stage credits include; Beautiful (Genie), Kinky Boots (Pat), Footloose (Vi Moore), Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts), The Curious Incident of a Dog in the Night-Time (Judy), Mamma Mia! (Donna), White Christmas (Tessie/Mrs. Snoringman), Sister Act (Sister Mary Patrick), and Avenue Q (Ensemble). Thanks to Ben and Vivian for being the best!

COSMO (Bruiser Woods) Cosmo is a 4-year-old Morkie and is paws-tively delighted to be back on stage, bringing his signature charm to yet another production.

As no stranger to the spotlight, he has appeared in three separate productions of The Wizard of Oz as Toto, Sandy in Annie Jr. and Cheeky in Anything Goes. When not stealing scenes he enjoys napping, belly rubs, demanding treats, and barking/screaming into the abyss – an artistic choice he believes adds depth to his performances. Cosmo also serves as the self-appointed bird police of Sullivan’s Island, ensuring all feathered creatures stay in line. He would like to thank his devoted daddy, who is in the show with him, for being his biggest fan, personal chauffeur, and professional treat-dispenser. He would also like to thank his Mommy and brother, Buddy, for endlessly loving him. Additional thanks to his adoring audience, directors, and patient cast mates (especially Camryn and Kelsie for all those treats!).

For belly rubs and autographs, please form an orderly queue at the stage door (bring treats.)

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) RAYMOND CRONLEY (Warner) Raymond is jazzed to be back at Charleston Stage for his second year as a Resident Actor! Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Raymond graduated in 2021 from Ohio Northern University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Previous credits include Young Frankenstein (Frederick), Sunday in the Park with George (George), The Addams Family: A New Musical (Lucas), and JFK and Inga Binga (Jack). He would like to thank his friends, family, and most importantly his cat Ernest for their continued love and support! Website: raymondcronley.squarespace.com / Instagram: @raymonley CAMRYN DUCKWORTH (Elle Woods) Camryn is tickled pink to be a part of Charleston Stage as a Season 47 Resident Actor! Camryn is a Charlotte native who was previously based in New York City. Some of her credits include Steel Magnolias (Shelby), Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding (Sister Albert Maria), Urinetown (Little Sally), and she was most recently seen at Charleston Stage in The 39 Steps (Pamela/Annabella/Margaret). Camryn is a proud Wagner College Theatre graduate. She is so grateful for all the special memories she's made at Charleston Stage this season and is already looking forward to coming back, whenever that may be!

Much love always to my family and friends for their endless support.

Website: camrynduckworth.com Instagram: @camryn.duckworth KELSIE ENGEN (Margot / Ensemble / Elle Understudy) Kelsie is beyond thrilled to be a Resident Actor at Charleston Stage this season! Kelsie grew up performing in Seattle and had the opportunity to be in productions such as A Christmas Story (Ensemble/ On-Stage Swing) at the 5th Avenue Theatre, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Ensemble) at Seattle Children’s Theatre. She earned her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from the University of Utah.

While in college, she performed in regional productions of Elf (Ensemble) and Hello, Dolly! (Ensemble/ Ermengarde U.S.) at Pioneer Theatre Company. Some favorite roles include: The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Into the Woods (Little Red), Shrek (Fiona), Urinetown (Little Sally for round 1, Hope for round 2). Kelsie would love to give a shout out to her Mom and Dad, brother, and friends for all of their support! Follow along at: www.kelsie-engen.com / Instagram: @kelsie.engen CONNOR HAGAN (Ensemble) Connor is grateful to be making his return to Charleston Stage.

He studied Musical Theatre at AMDA (The American Musical and Dramatic Academy) in New York, and currently studies vocals at Megli Voice Studio. Some of his previous credits include: Cabaret (Emcee), Heathers the Musical (JD), A Chorus Line (Paul), The Glass Menagerie (Tom), The Full Monty (Malcolm), Fiddler on the Roof (Ensemble), A Christmas Carol (Ensemble). Website: connorhgn.com / Instagram: @connorhgn

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) MIKE HORNACEK (Kyle (UPS Guy) / Dewey / Callahan Understudy) Mike returns to the Dock Street Theatre, thankful for another opportunity to perform with the talented team at Charleston Stage.

His last show with the company was the hilarious CLUE: On Stage, where he played Colonel Mustard. He’s also performed throughout the Lowcountry as part of Shortwave Kitsch’s rotating cast of characters as well as in Flowertown Players’ recent production of 9 to 5, where he played Franklin Hart, Jr. When not on stage, Mike plays the part of administrator at Jennie Moore Elementary School in Mount Pleasant, but his most precious roles are as husband to wife Debbie, dad to son Landon and daughter Maggie and “Pop” to grandsons Cooper and Hudson.

CHERIE KAUFMAN (Brooke Wyndham / Delta Nu / Ensemble) Cherie is so grateful to be back on the Dock Street stage! Charleston Stage credits include: Ensemble/Angie understudy in The Prom, Nicola in Kinky Boots, Brooke/Vicki in Noises Off, and Charlotte Dennon/Ensemble in both the 2019 and 2021 production of Elf The Musical. Regional Theatre: Margarita Frijoles in Largo’s Christmas at the Copa, Abbie in Hooked On a Feeling, Annie in Fools Rush In, Sheryl in She Drives Me Crazy (34 West Theatre Company), Sandy in Grease, Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance, Isabel in Scrooge: The Musical, (Riverside Center for the Performing Arts), Ensemble in Memphis (Cape Fear Regional Theatre), Woman C in Three Tall Woman, Daisy in Biloxi Blues (South of Broadway Theatre Co.), and Amelia Sedley in Vanity Fair (Village Rep). Cherie was also a part of the New York staged reading of the Broadway-bound new musical, The Collin’s Boy starring Lisa Howard as well as Frank Wildhorn’s U.S. Premiere of The Count of Monte Cristo. When Cherie is not performing onstage, she plays a real-life Group Fitness Instructor and will get you “Whipped Into Shape” (but with a little less singing and dancing). A big thank you to Marybeth and the whole Charleston Stage family! @cherie.kaufman.coaching FACIA LEE (Enid Hoops / Delta Nu / Ensemble) Facia is a second year Resident Actor born and raised in Florida, and has been performing since she was about 7 years old. She graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a Bachelors Degree in Theatre with Concentration in Music. Her favorite credits include Ti Moune from Once on This Island, Lutibelle GussieMae Jenkins from Purlie Victorious, and Opal from Fat Ham. Here’s to a bittersweet ending to a great final season here at CS! She’d like to thank all of her friends and family for their support.

IMANI LLOYD (Delta Nu / Student / Court Stenographer / Ensemble) Imani is excited to return to the stage with Charleston Stage, having previously appeared as a Storyteller in Once On This Island. When she’s not performing, she’s busy behind the scenes as a Guest Stage Manager, with past credits including Clue, The Trip to Bountiful, and Purlie Victorious. Recently, she was seen as Dina in Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! and Jean in POTUS at Footlight Players, where she also enjoys showcasing her talents as a Stage Manager, Choreographer, and Assistant Director!

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) LUNA (Rufus) Luna is a 1.5-year-old Great Dane who is thrilled (or at least mildly awake) to make her Charleston Stage debut as Rufus in Legally Blonde! She can usually be found in a deep cheese-induced coma, dreaming of a world where rehearsals come with snack breaks and belly rubs. When she’s not lounging in her dressing room (a.k.a. the floor), she enjoys long, dramatic sighs, receiving adoration from her fellow cast members, and perfecting her method acting by embodying the spirit of a 130-pound couch potato. Despite her love for naps, Luna also enjoys going on long walks, where she majestically prances like she owns the sidewalks and is often mistaken for a friendly neighborhood horse. She would like to thank her humans, Michael Lopez and Jacob Turner, for their unwavering devotion (and snacks), the cast for the endless pets and words of encouragement, and the audience for politely pretending not to notice if she sleeps through a cue.

ARRIONE MAGEE (Serena / Ensemble) Arrione is thrilled to join Charleston Stage as a Resident Actor for Season 47! She was previously seen in A Year With Frog and Toad (Mouse/Young Frog/ Mole), Fiddler On The Roof (Chava), and Last Stop on Market Street (CJ) here at Charleston Stage. Other recent credits include Legally Blonde (Serena), Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville (Tammy), and The Crucible (Tituba). Arrione is ecstatic for another MainStage production at the Dock Street Theatre. She would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support throughout the years! Instagram: @arrione.magee SAM MAJORS (Aaron / Ensemble / Warner Understudy) Sam is so excited to be here at Charleston Stage as a Resident Actor! He is a proud Portlandian hailing from Oregon. Sam was just seen in The Glass Menagerie as Tom and in Fiddler On the Roof as Motel. Previous credits include Bonnie and Clyde (Ted), Once Upon a Mattress (Minstrel), In Pieces (Charlie), and Jesus Christ Superstar (King Herod). He received his B.F.A. In Musical Theatre and B.A. in Math from Texas Christian University. Sam is so grateful for his time at TCU and would like to thank Joseph, his family, and Twyla for all of their help getting here. @officially_samm JOSH MICCIO (Onstage Swing / Ensemble) Josh is thrilled to be making his Charleston Stage debut alongside this incredible cast and crew! NYC credits: All's Well That End's Well, King Lear, and A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Richard III (Hip to Hip Theatre Company), The Tempest (The Secret Theatre), and Ovadia (JG Productions). Recent regional credits include: Puffs, The Wizard of Oz (Allenberry Playhouse), Treasure Island (Open Stage of Harrisburg) and Buddy the Elf in Elf the Musical (Francis Wilson Playhouse). Other notable credits: Ichabod Crane in ENCORE!! (National Tour - Chamber Theatre Company), The Shackleton Experience (International Tour – Leadership Masters), “Billions” (Showtime), “The Deuce” (HBO), and Disney’s Frozen 2/Saks 5th Avenue Windows Unveiling (Disney Parks Live Entertainment). He holds a BFA from Marymount Manhattan College. Josh is also the co-founder of Brave Beans Traveling Tales, a new Charleston based mobile theatre company for young audiences. He would like to extend his deepest gratitude to the cast, crew, directors, family, and furry children (Cosmo and Buddy). And special thanks to his partner Mackenzie for making him feel like the bravest bean! For EG. www.joshmiccio.com

Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) OLIVIA NELSON (Delta Nu / Kate / Ensemble / Vivienne and Brooke Understudy) Olivia is thrilled to be making her Charleston Stage debut in Legally Blonde. Performing has been her passion for as long as she can remember, and she is thankful for every opportunity to bring stories to life on stage. Some of her favorite past roles include Roxie (Chicago), Cosette (Les Misérables), and Catherine Parr (Six). When she’s not performing, she loves traveling , spending time with friends, and teaching theater. She is beyond grateful to the incredible cast, crew, and creative team for making this such a special experience!!

MARY OTT (Whitney / Elle's Mom / Ensemble / Paulette Understudy) Mary is thrilled to be joining Charleston Stage for their 47th season! Originally from Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Mary is an experienced crossover artist who has performed with numerous ensembles nationwide. Previously, she completed her M.M. in Musical Theatre & Opera Performance at Arizona State University, and her B.M. in Vocal Performance at the College of Charleston. Over the years, Mary has delighted audiences in the roles of Emma Jones (Street Scene), Margaret Johnson (The Light in the Piazza), Jo March (Little Women), and Lucille Frank (Parade). Mary’s love for singing was fostered by the many choirs she sang in growing up, and so Mary remains active in the choral world, performing regularly with the nationally recognized Taylor Festival Choir around the Lowcountry. Outside of music and theatre, Mary’s loves include learning, gaming, and caring for animals of all shapes and sizes (especially her cat, Cat, and her kitten, Kyle) XAN ROGERS (Lowell / Ensemble) Xan is wicked stoked to be back for his fourth production and second season with Charleston Stage! A Charleston native, Xan is an alumnus of the Charleston County School of the Arts and of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy where he studied musical theatre and acting. Theatre credits include Fiddler on the Roof (Avram), The Trip to Bountiful (Roy), Clue: On Stage (Professor Plum), Spamalot (Dennis Galahad/Black Knight/Swamp King), The Full Monty (Jerry Lukowski), Wait Until Dark (Roat), Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical (Berger), Head Over Heels (King Basilius), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (William Morris Barfée), Vanity Fair (Rawdon Crawley), Disaster! The Musical (Chad), and Pippin (Lewis). Film credits include The Encounter and A Real Life (19 Pictures, 2023). Instagram @the_xan_rogers KAMERON ROJAS-SCHUENEMAN (Carlos / Your Majesty / Ensemble) Kameron is so grateful to be closing out his time as a Resident Actor at Charleston Stage with such a fun show! An actor, director, and teaching artist from Chicago, Kam recently graduated with his B.F.A. in Acting from Illinois Wesleyan University's School of Theatre Arts.

This season at the Dock Street Theatre he has had the pleasure of being apart of THE GLASS MENAGERIE (Assistant Director), THE 39 STEPS (Richard Hannay), LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET (Vernon/Posey), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Jacob Marley/Fezziwig), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Perchik) and A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD (Lizard/Father Frog). Previous regional credits include BRING IT ON (Assistant Director) and Baayork Lee's company of A CHORUS LINE (Paul) at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, 24 | (843) 577-7183 | CharlestonStage.com

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) Florida. He would like to thank his family, friends, and mentors who have supported him throughout the years and helped him to achieve his dream of becoming a professional theatre artist. To keep up with Kam, you can follow him on Instagram @kameronschueneman or visit www.kamrojas.com.

WILL RUTKOWSKI (Ensemble) OMG, Will is literally SO stoked to be hitting the stage in Legally Blonde! You might’ve caught him last at Dock Street Theatre, totally vibing in the ensemble of Fiddler on the Roof and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. He also got like way spooky at the Queen Street Playhouse as RiffRaff in The Rocky Horror Experience—so fun!

Will got his B.A. in Theatre for Youth and Performance from the College of Charleston in 2017 (Go Cougars!) then spent time traveling the Midwest doing, like, super cool children’s theatre. But honestly?

He’s beyond thrilled to be back in Charleston, doing what he loves!

Oh, and he just joined Charleston Stage as their new Education Program Coordinator— yay! Sending major love, thanks, and positive vibes to all his amazing friends and fam for their endless support. XOXO!

ZOE SAUDER (Chutney / Delta Nu / Ensemble / Enid Understudy) Zoe is totally stoked to make her first appearance with Charleston Stage! She graduated with a B.A in Theater (Performance) from the College of Charleston. Since, she has been very active in the local theater scene. Recent credits include Jekyll and Hyde (Nellie), Urinetown (Little Becky Two Shoes), and Eddie (The Rocky Horror Experience) with the Footlight Players. She is honored to work with Legally Blonde’s extremely talented team, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

WADE SJOSTROM (Grandmaster Chad / Ensemble) Wade is a freshman at College of Charleston. He has been doing theater for over a decade and is so excited to be apart of this seasonal cast! Wade has participated in plays all the way from Hamlet to Into the Woods. He has also played roles such as Kenickie in Grease the school musical, Callahan in Legally Blonde Jr, and Danny in Xanadu Jr. He cannot wait to perform with this amazing ensemble!

ARIANA SNOWDEN (Delta Nu / Store Manager / Ensemble) Ariana is so excited to be on stage with Charleston Stage again!

Ariana trained with the Gainesville Theater Alliance and is a graduate of Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia with her Bachelors in Fine Arts in Musical Theater. You may have previously seen Ariana here in Beautiful singing out “Locomotion” as Little Eva or in Once on This Island as Andrea. Over at Queen Street Playhouse she has been in productions such as Schoolhouse Rock as Shulie, POTUS as Margaret, and Full Monty as Vicki Nichols. When not on stage you can catch Ariana serving at Seacoast Church on the worship team or teaching her favorite students and sharing her love of musical theater with them. Ariana is grateful to be performing with this incredible cast and crew. To God be all the glory.

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) JOE SPIOTTA (Professor Callahan) Joseph is ecstatic to be back on stage at the Dock St. with Charleston Stage! Born and raised in New Jersey, Joseph moved to Charleston in 2020 and immediately dove headfirst into the theatre scene. He started with Evita in 2020 with South of Broadway Theatre Company and continued his theatrical journey in several productions with Footlight Players (Full Monty and A Christmas Story) and Charleston Stage (The Prom). He is a dedicated Musical Theatre Youth Program Director with South of Broadway, and the Director of Talent for Southern Screams Haunted Attraction at Holy City Brewing, all while being a Corporate Recruiting Manager by day! Joseph wants to thank Dylan and his parents who have always supported him and helped him get him where he is today!

DOMINICK VENTRELLA (Pforzheimer / Ensemble / Emmett Understudy) Dominick is delighted to be returning to Charleston Stage as a Resident Actor for its 47th season! A 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; Beautiful The Carole King Musical: Gerry Goffin (Charleston Stage), A Year With Frog and Toad: Toad (Charleston Stage), Clue: On Stage: Mr. Green (Charleston Stage), The 39 Steps: Clown 2 (Charleston Stage), Peter and the Starcatcher: Smee (Ives Concert Park), and Company: David (Regional Theatre of the Palouse). Instagram: @dmventrella ABIGAIL VERNON (Vivienne Kensington) Abigail (Abby) Vernon is absolutely thrilled to join Charleston Stage as a Resident Actor for their 47th Season! Originally from Allentown, New Jersey, Abby recently earned her B.A. in Theatre from DeSales University in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Most recently she was seen as Laura (The Glass Menagerie), Tzeitel (Fiddler on the Roof), Bird Girl (A Year with Frog and Toad), Softball Girl (Last Stop on Market Street), and as Ensemble (A Christmas Carol) at the Dock Street Theatre. Some of her other previous and most favorite credits include Maria (The Sound of Music), Drowsy (The Drowsy Chaperone), and Olivia (Twelfth Night). Abby is incredibly grateful for the continued support of her four sisters, twin brother, wonderful parents, friends, and her DeSales family. She has had one of the best years of her life surrounded by the amazing people of Charleston Stage Company and cannot wait to perform with her cast mates and fellow Resident Actors one more time to finish out this amazing season! She made memories and friends to last a lifetime! <3 Website: abigailvernon.com Instagram: @abbyy.vernon EDDIE WEAVER (Emmett Forrest) Eddie is thrilled to be returning for Season 47 with the Charleston Stage family! An Atlanta native, Eddie graduated from Columbus State University with his B.A. in Theatre Performance. Previous Credits include: Chicken & Biscuits (Kenny Mabry), A Christmas Carol (Young Scrooge), Once on This Island (Agwe), 70's: More than a decade (Lead Vocalist). Eddie Would like to send his appreciation and gratitude to his family, friends, teachers and professors who have poured so much into him over the years. If you'd like to keep up with Eddie's journey give him a follow on instagram: @eddiejihad

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) MATTHEW WILLINGHAM (Elle's Dad / Winthrop / Ensemble) Matthew is delighted to be performing in another show with Charleston Stage! He is a Charleston native and has been involved in theatre since middle school. He was most recently seen clowning around in The 39 Steps. Other Charleston Stage shows include Beautiful, The Prom, Elf, Peter and the Starcatcher, The Little Mermaid, and others. When not performing with Charleston Stage he can be found around the corner with The Footlight Players. Past Footlight shows include The Minutes, Proof (Assistant Director/ SM), A Gentleman's Guide..., The Wild Party, Spamalot, Ruthless!, and Footlight's Rocky Horror Show Experience for the last three years. He would like to thank his friends and family for their love and support!

ALYSSA WILSON (Delta Nu / Ensemble) Alyssa Wilson is thrilled to be making her Charleston Stage Company debut! She recently studied at the Steps On Broadway Conservatory in NYC, and studies vocal technique under the Emily Kristen Morris vocal studio. Recent credits include: Beauty and the Beast, Something Rotten, Beautiful: The Carol King Musical, White Christmas and The Sound of Music as ensemble and dance captain roles. After recently moving to Charleston from Columbia, SC, Alyssa is very excited for all the new opportunities in store! She is so grateful for the love and support received from this cast, crew, production team, family and friends. https://alyssanwilson02.wixsite.com/alyssanicole @sister.act.sing.dance

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Charleston Stage Artistic Staff Biographies CARA DOLAN (Additional Choreographer) Cara received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre from Florida State University and has danced and performed at a number of leading theatres, including The Flat Rock Playhouse, Central Piedmont Summer Theater, The Papermill Theater in NH, as well as Charleston Stage. She has taught dance and theatre for more than 9 years and has choreographed numerous professional productions including Charleston Stage’s Chicago, The Wiz, Legally Blonde: The Musical, Anything Goes, 9 to 5: The Musical, Annie, Next To Normal, Gershwin at Folly, Pinkalicious the Musical, Young Frankenstein, Catch Me If You Can: The Musical, The Producers, Mary Poppins, Hairspray, White Christmas, A Christmas Carol, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Mamma Mia!, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Footloose, Elf The Musical, and The Addams Family - A New Musical. Cara would like to thank her boys Chris, Gavin, and Brody for all of their love and support.

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 (Music Director) Sam is Charleston Stage’s Resident Music Supervisor and Artistic Associate and holds a Bachelor of Music Education Degree in Instrumental Music/Trumpet Performance from Baylor University as well as a Masters Degree in Musical Theatre/Opera Music Direction from Arizona State University. He has over 25 years experience teaching music professionally, and has been working as a theatre music director and conductor for the past 20 years. Professionally, Sam has worked for Phoenix Theatre, Childsplay, The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Arizona Broadway Theatre, Lyric Opera Theatre and Copperstar Repertory Company prior to coming to Charleston Stage. At Charleston Stage, Sam oversees all musical aspects of our programming and works with Artistic Director, Marybeth Clark on season planning, artistic oversight and general artistic operations of the company. He is also the Facility Manager for our wonderful West Ashley Theatre Center.

ADAM JEHLE (Scenic 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 Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Scenic Designs for The Prom, Clue: On Stage, Trip to Bountiful, Addams Family, Native Gardens, Charlotte’s Web, Black Pearl Sings! and Kinky Boots for Charleston Stage. Technical Direction for all of Charleston Stages’ 45th Season. Other credits are scenic designing shows such as Cinderella & Mamma Mia at Crane River Theatre in Nebraska, and Titanic, Cabaret, and Groundhog Day at Stagedoor Manor 30 | (843) 577-7183 | CharlestonStage.com

Charleston Stage Artistic Staff Biographies in upstate New York. He received his BFA 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 A Year with Frog and Toad, Fiddler on the Roof, Last Stop on Market Street, Glass Menagerie and Legally Blonde.

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 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.

HAILEE MEOLA-SELBY (Properties Designer) Hailee is a South Carolina local who received her B.A in Theatre from the College of Charleston where she also served as a prop manager for three years. Hailee has worked across the country, including First Stage in Milwaukee and Central City Opera in Colorado, where she has worked on a diverse range of productions, from intricate operas to engaging children's theater. Hailee initially joined Charleston Stage in Season 45 as a Carpenter and Prop Artist and is excited to embark on Season 47 in her new role as Properties Manager. She looks forward to continuing her journey with Charleston Stage and making a lasting impact in Charleston’s theatre community. Hailee extends her heartfelt thanks to her friends and family for their unwavering support.

HAYLEY O'BRIEN (Costume Designer) 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 The Trip to Bountiful, Clue and The Addams Family- A New Musical. Other credits include Kinky Boots, JFK and Inga Binga, Native Gardens 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!

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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2024-25 Charleston Stage Board of Trustees

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Madison Altman Synovus

Karen Spain Community Volunteer Vice President Valerie Morris Retired, The College of Charleston Second Vice President Courtney Champion Blackbaud Treasurer Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell Executive Director, Dorchester County First Steps Secretary

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Charleston Stage Staff

BOX OFFICE (843) 577-7183

(Tuesday-Friday, and Saturdays when there is a performance, 1pm-5pm) Senior Box Office Associates:

BRITTANY LORD KRIS RITENOUR

Box Office Associates:

MASON MONTI SAM RHODES

EDUCATION Director of Education and Engagement

RYLEE COPPEL

rcoppel@charlestonstage.com Resident Music Supervisor and Artistic Associate

SAM HENDERSON

OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT

shenderson@charlestonstage.com

Artistic Director

SERENITY JONES

MARYBETH CLARK

mclark@charlestonstage.com Managing Director

TIMOTHY ROGERS

Education Outreach Coordinator sjones@charlestonstage.com Education Program Coordinator

WILL RUTKOWSKI

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trogers@charlestonstage.com Creative Director and Vice President of Marketing

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bcurley@charlestonstage.com

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BETH CURLEY

ALLISON JONES

allisonjones@charlestonstage.com Director of Development and Major Gifts

LAURYN KAY

Lkay@charlestonstage.com Data and Ticketing Operations Manager

CORINNE MADEEN

cmadeen@charlestonstage.com Vice President of Theatre Engagement and Patron Experience

CASSIE NELSON

cnelson@charlestonstage.com Strategic Partnerships Manager

MARY ELIZABETH RAY mray@charlestonstage.com Controller

STEPHANIE WALSH

swalsh@charlestonstage.com Founder and Director Emeritus

JULIAN WILES

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MARK DELANCEY

mdelancey@charlestonstage.com Scenic Charge

BRANDON BARKER

bbarker@charlestonstage.com Shop Technician and Scenic Painter

CLAIRE BRENIA

cbrenia@charlestonstage.com Resident Lighting Designer and TheatreWings Co-Coordinator

CALEB S. GARNER

cgarner@charlestonstage.com Resident Scenic and Projection Designer/ATD

ADAM JEHLE

ajehle@charlestonstage.com Properties Master

HAILEE MEOLA-SELBY

hselby@charlestonstage.com Scenic Carpenter

JOSH MICCIO

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Charleston Stage Staff

Venue Rentals

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West Ashley Theatre Center Venue Information and Rental

SCENIC AND ELECTRICS (CONTINUED): Scenic Carpenter

ADAM WELLS

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PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT: Resident Stage Manager and TheatreWings Co-Coordinator

RAVYN T. MEADOR

rmeador@charlestonstage.com Production Manager

ASHLEY PALMER

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COSTUMES: Wardrobe Supervisor and Stitcher

West Ashley Theatre Center Manager

SAM HENDERSON

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Dock Street Theatre Venue Information and Rental City of Charleston’s Dock Street Theatre Special Facilities Director

ROMAINE HEYWARD

heywardr@charleston-sc.gov (843) 720-3832 City of Charleston’s Dock Street Theatre Operations Manager

DONNIE NEWTON

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ABBIE JONES

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KESTREL JURKIEWICZ-MILES kestrel@charlestonstage.com

Associate Costume Designer and Construction Coordinator

HAYLEY O'BRIEN

hobrien@charlestonstage.com Stitcher/Wardrobe

LOREN SMITHER

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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

Costumer Emeritus

Costume Shop 1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 202 (A) Charleston, SC 29407 P: (843) 261-2033

SOUND:

Dock Street Theatre/Admin Offices 135 Church Street Charleston, SC 29401 P: (843) 577-5967 F: (843) 577-5422

BARBARA YOUNG

Resident Sound Designer and Audio Engineer

LUKE WALCHUK

lwalchuk@charlestonstage.com Sound Engineer and Technical Assistant

WALKER DILLARD

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 356 Charleston, SC 29402 Email: email@charlestonstage.com

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Summer Camp Registration Is Now Open—For Ages 4 - 15 New Full-Day Summer Camps Available! Explore Camps and Register Today at CharlestonStage.com/summer.

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LOOKING FOR FUN, ENGAGING SUMMER CAMPS? Camps are held in June, July, and August.

Visit CharlestonStage.com/summer for more details or Scan QR code.

All summer camps take place at the West Ashley Theatre Center.

(1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite 11) Dates of Camps: June 2 - 6, June 9 - 13, June 23 - 27, July 7 - 11, July 14 - 18, July 28 - August 1 and August 4 - 8

Age of Campers: Ages 4 - 6 / Ages 7-10 / Ages 11-15

Cost for One-week Camps: Full Day $495 Half Day $260 - $315

What Do Our Summer Camps Offer?

Are you looking for a fun, engaging theatre camp for

your child this summer? Charleston Stage’s summer theatre camps, led by actor educators from South Carolina’s largest professional theatre company, take students on an exciting journey through musical theatre classes, acting classes, improv and more! Not only will your child explore performance and their own creative thinking skills, but Charleston Stage’s acting classes also help students to develop confidence in sharing their ideas and the ability to listen as others share theirs. Each class ends with a performance for family on Friday in The Pearl Theatre at the West Ashley Theatre Center.

Morning Half Day Camps are available for Ages 4 - 6, and Full Day Camps are available for Ages 7 - 10 and Ages 11 - 15.

Questions About Classes or Tuition Assistance?

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

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2024-25 Charleston Stage Contributors Contributions to Charleston Stage directly support our vast arts education initiatives that reach over 30,000 Lowcountry youth annually. Students participate in Charleston Stage’s in-school arts-integration workshops, the TheatreWings Apprentice Program, after-school acting classes, and low-cost special school matinees. This funding also provides scholarships for under-resourced families.

Below are contributions made between February 1, 2024 - March 19, 2025.

Benefactors ($50,000 +) Charleston County School District City of Charleston Fred and Joan Pittman Family Fund The Albert Sottile Foundation, Georgia Homer Darby and Mary Ellen Long Way, Trustees South Carolina Arts Commission Fred Thompson and Dr. Carolyn Thiedke

Playwrights Continued In Loving Memory of Eva Laverne Tambornino Truist Foundation Webbcraft Family Foundation, Inc. The Wise Family

Directors ($2,500 - $4,999) Jennifer and Gerry Baldwin The Beaufort Fund of Coastal Community Foundation Lynne Bowis Stars ($25,000 - $49,999) Dr. Gearin Broderick Arts, etc.

Sonia and David Brown Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Ms Gretchen Budig Foundation Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell Katherine Schob Glenn Jon and Hayley Carter The Dubose and Dorothy Courtney L. Champion Heyward Memorial Fund Community Foundation of the The John and Carolyn Peterson Lowcountry Charitable Foundation Chad and Emily Cruse PNC Bank Peter & Lauren D'Amato The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Dennis and Lynn Drew Foundation Ralph and Nancy Edwards Giles Fernald, Melinda Goins-Fernald Producers ($10,000 - $24,999) Ms. Janet Fiorenza and Mr. Mike Sarah Beardsley and Christopher Simmons Randolph Ed Galaid and Chris Tobin The Frances P. Bunnelle Pete and Kathy Gaynor Foundation Debbie and Fritz Goulding Colbert Family Fund Fran Griffiths Hank and Laurel Greer John Griffiths Hardwood Danielle and Christian Hartley William and Sally Howle Bill and Karyn Lee Hewitt The Joanna Foundation Dr. H. Del and Mrs. Linda Schutte David and Wendy Kane Southern Lumber with Andersen Dr. and Mrs. W. John Langley Windows and Doors and Azek Cathy G. Long TD Charitable Foundation Magrath Pejeau Team - Carolina One Charles E. and Andrea L. Volpe Real Estate Foundation Kim Maloof Jennifer and Neal McCarty Playwrights ($5,000 - $9,999) Meredith and Trey McLaughlin Julia Andres Jay Millard and Wenda Harris Millard BlueCross BlueShield of SC Valerie Morris Buffington Homes Deborah and Dale Morsefield Charleston County The Mark Elliot Motley Foundation Coastal Community Foundation John and Monica Mutter Daniel Island Community Fund Janine and George Nagrodsky Dominion Energy Charitable Mosmi Naik-Patel and Shailesh Patel Foundation Thomas O'Brien Frank Glenn Family Fund The Oxford Fund Inc. Peter Glenville Foundation Frank and Nina Patterson Benedict Maresca Judith & Mark Paylor Publix Super Markets Charities Sergio and Christy Radovcic Chelsea Rennhoff and Giles Joe and Lisa Rice Whiting John M. Rivers, Jr. Foundation Cynthia Jannuzzi Rogers Elizabeth Roth Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sade 40 | (843) 577-7183 | CharlestonStage.com

Directors Continued Claire and Joseph Schady Ginger and David Scott Peter and Debbie Sellars Ed and Elizabeth Shelley Michael Shewan and Pat Patrick Cheryl and Michael Siegmund Janine Sievers and Ashley Wingfield Marcia and Howard Sklar Catherine and Patrick Snead Marilyn Sobel and Ben Cohen Ted and Susan Soderlund Jennifer Spain and Carlton Swift Fred and Georgette Stone Andrea and Steven Strawn Synovus Bank Curtis Tambornino Katie and Stephen Tarrant Rosemary Tountas Rebecca and Jim Wick Supporters ($1,000 - $2,499) Saul Alexander Foundation Mary Beth Barley and Audrey Temelini Mark and Sarah Lee Beck Dr. Janelle Bessette and Keith Karako Blackbaud Darryl and Valerie Bullock Catherine and Bobby Byrd Phil & Angie Clarke Stephen and Sheri Constantin William and Elizabeth Craver Betsy Curtin and Dick Van Atta Sally Davis Cathy Dezelon Kate Dolan Ana Dunwoody The Establishment Mark Feldman and Sandy Feldman Vivian and Mark Gernand Harvey and Audrey Glick Enrique Grace Hank and Laurel Greer Guffey Family Foundation Emily Hay Sharon and Herbert Hollar Joseph Kennedy and David Nagelkirk Steven and Mary Gordon Kerr KnowledgeWorks Foundation Sandra Korn Edward and Gina Kozek JD and Alicia Kuhn Cuthbert Langley and Brandon Walker

2024-25 Charleston Stage Contributors Supporters Continued Christopher Larsen Charitable Fund Denise and Paul Laurent Julie Bell Lindsay Richard S. Lord Nancy and M.L. Love Harrison D. Mclver III Jay and Ginger Millen Barbara R. Miller Mrs. Johanna Miller Starr Murphy Melinda Nicholson and Richard Naum The Anthony and Janice Oglietti Charitable Fund Deanna Pandolfi and Richard Losquadro Jody Pinion and George Pinion Nancy and Robert Rich Al and Edna Roberds Rick and Melissa Rush Dr. Frank M. Schwartz Brian P. and Mary T. Smith Karen Spain Dr. and Mrs. R. Scott Thompson Mark and Bettie Tullis Walmart Dede Warren - The Dede & B.V. Team The Charles Webb/Ed Croft Endowment Fund Julian Wiles and Jenny Hane Tom and Janet Willson Amy Wilson and Mathew Swenson Ann and Gerrit Wolf Victor C. and Marguerite L. Young Players (Up to $999) 82 Queen & Florence's Lowcountry Kitchen Kent Abrahamson Bob Abramski Clarence Admiral Jennifer Albaneze Sarita Albrecht Jonathan Alkis Pat Allison Household Melinda Alsop-Manuel Charles and Susan Altman Kimberly Ambroggio Ellen Andersen Eric Anderson Jessica Aragon Ms. Sherry Archie Rob Ardis Melody Arliss Gene and Mary Arner Lael Arrington Karl Ashworth Jena Atlass Paul Attaway Ms. Tracy Awe Caitlin Bailey Ruffin Bailey Bob Balogh Caroline Bardon Kathi Barnett Lillian Barnette Renee Barnstone

Players Continued Players Continued Mark Barrett James Carpenter Barbara Barriere Courtney Carroll Jacqueline Limoge Bartlett Mary Casey Kim Bartlett Frank and Kathleen Cassidy Marcia Bartlett Katie Castleberry Samille Basler Kenneth Cessac Courtney Bath Lorne Chambers Sally Bennett Baxley Linda Chapman Daniel and Robin Reed Baylis Rachelle Chase Judith Beach Jennifer Chassman Legare and Milly Beacham Brian Chen Barbara Beachley Pamela Cheney Lindsey Behrendt Liz Chichester Joyce Bell Mr. Stephen Chizmadia Michele Gershman Bennett Bethany Clarke HP & Tabatha Benton Steven E. Clem Ira Berendt Betty Coffey Ellen Shong Bergman Barbara Cohn Dirk and Michelle Berry Kristi Colburn Scott Berry Gladys Coles Eileen Bezeg Jean Collins Amy Billerbeck Maryanne Connelly Natalie Bily Tammy Connor Kathy and Jeff Bixler Hon. & Mrs. Tom & Anne Jill Blades Considine Theresa Blitch Patrick Cook Doyce Boesch Helen and Dawes Cooke MaryLou Bohle S Mitchell Cooper Linda Bonetti Curtis Correa Neal Booker Gail Corvette William Botts Ellen Costello Genevieve Bowman Sara Couch Candace Brace Charlotte Cox Anthony Bradley Stephanie Cox James Brady Jennifer Coyne Mike Brady Douglas Crawford Lauren Brandon James Crawford Russell Brant Miriam Cromwell Betty and David Breedlove Mrs. Jill Cross Tim and Rachel Brennan Household Jeanne Crouch Debbie Brodsky Jaqueline Cumello Maria Broecker Beth Curley Stephen Broecker Marcella and Mike Curley Robert Brown Claire Curtis Stephen Brown Christa Czander Peter and Megan Browne Robert and Joan D'Amato Peter Browne Jr Paula Daly Ms. Heather Brownlee Georgia Darby Ashley Brueggemann Anna Darling Susan Bryant Barbara Davenport Caroline Bryer Cindy Davis Lois Bullard Faye Davis Virginia Bullard Rebecca Dawsey Caitlin Bullock Mary Deantonio Mary Alice Burns Claudia Deare Robert Bussey Prof. Gordon Dehler and Prof.

Maureen Cahill Ann Welsh Peggy Campbell Maryana Delaine Dorothy and Jim Cantwell Beti Derbyshire Lisa Cappe Ms. Stefany Di Manno Ceccato Chris Caradonna Kelli DiMattia Ann Carew Debbie Dogrul Linda Carmain Philip Doherty James and Ashley Carner Elizabeth Dorman Craig Carnick Kelly Dougherty Carolina Eastern, Inc. Marguerite Dougherty Alice Carpenter CharlestonStage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 41

2024-25 Charleston Stage Contributors Players Continued Carol Downs Dr. Carol J. Drowota Edward Duffy William Mark Dukes Pam and Bill Duncan Sydney Dunham Susan Dunn Liz Duren Gregory Durig Lynn Easton Kate Ebnet Debra Echols Mr. Jason Emminizer Julie Emory Tyler Ennis, Mainstage Consulting Group Poppy Enos Megan Epting The Establishment Maggi Fandel Sally Fehn Ursula and Michael Ferguson Fidelity Charitable Gary Fink Harris Finkelstein Amy Fitzgibbons Robert E. Flandry Andrew Fleming Mr. Jamie Fletcher Cheryll Flowers Daniel Madison Floyd III Shonte Fludd Julia Flumian Leeny Foiles Ruthie Foster Sophie Fowler Jeff Fraley Karen Frei David Frost Christina Fry Nanci Futrell Andrea Gabel George Gabriel Amanda Gaffney Mr. Philip Gagnon Kim Gaillard Barney Gailliard Richard Galiardo Troy Gandee Liza Gandis Greg Garvan Mary E. Garvelink Louis Gentry Joyce and Gerry Gherlein Susan Giarrusso Louise Gibson Bernadette Gillians Madeline Goehring Natalya Golovanov Theresa Gonzales John Gooding Leona Grant Gooding Peter B. Goodrich Gregory Gorno Susan Gorski Janet Grabacki

Players Continued Andrea Grabman Scott Grabner Mary Graham Lafayette Grant Polly Grant Stephen Grantham Erika Greco William Green Judith Greene Timothy Gregory Ashley Griesemer Paige Grimball Bryan and Margaretta Grimm Grzecki Family Charitable Fund Dj Guarino Justin Gumas Bill and Eileen Guptill Gerald Gurbacki Ella Haas Brenda Hackley Stephen Hadden Celeste Hahnemann Linda Haim Judith Halberda George Hale Karen Halle Lucinda Halstead Charleton Hamby Jay Hamilton Rita Hammond Mary Kate Hampton Ronald Hancock Robert Hankins Jeannie and Kenneth Harrell Willie Harriford Thomas Harrington Seth Hartman John Harvey Sharron Hastie Ron Hawley David Heffernan Michael and Kim Hemphill Lavern Henderson Rose Ann Hendricks Joanne Hennessy Harriet Hetzel Tony Hiatt Robert and Lisa Hibdon Jack and Karen Higgins Lea Hill Rebecca Hilstad Cindy Hines Frank Hines Linda Hines Andy Hinson Kenneth Hirsch Katherine Hodge Roland Hoffman Sean W. Holleran and Lucas Murley Winston and Margaret Hollister Julie Holtman Megan Honaker Darin and Gloria Hopkins Ryan Horne Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Householder

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Players Continued Chris Howard James Howell Valerie Howell Noriko Ishidashi Brenda Jackson Lawrence Jackson Thomas Jakups Doug James and Carolee Williams Michael Jannace Chris Jarratt Chase Jasso Dorothea Jenkins Marvin Jenkins Rich and Liz Jenkins Sara Jensen Donna Johnson Megan Johnson Tom Johnson Bob and Kathy Johnson Dolores Jones Joan Jones John Joubin Jeffrey Kaneb Gary and April Kanew Steve Karp Ms. Andrea Kattas Lauryn Kay Eve and Michael Kendrick Joseph Kennedy Bradley Kerr Harriette Kerr McCain Kerr Rachel Kerr Glenn Keyes Architects Karen Keyes Brenda Kight Anne Osborne Kilpatrick Stephen Kimbrough Terry Kinder Tory Kindley Lisa Kindsvater Kerry Kingry Guy Klang John Klaric Marilyn Kloepfer Morgan Koerner September Kondas Sandra Korn Ekaterina Kostina-Pekar Wendy Kroll David and Margaret Kunes Peggy and Franklin Labelle Catherine LaFond John LaMaster Edward and Lisa Lamm James and Rachel Landis Audrey and Martin Lane Diane Langston Dieter and Heidi Lantin Robert Lavallee Drake Lavender Elisabeth Lavin-Peter Jo Ann Lawless Madelaine Lawrence Sally Lawrence

2024-25 Charleston Stage Contributors Players Continued Amy Lazenby David Lee Sylvia Leeven David Lemon Cynthia Lett Cheryl Levin Gregg Levin Tal Levin Paige Levy Lawrence Libater Mary Line Teresa Link Marla Liphardt Kathryn Littleton Sheldon Litwin Mia Lockett Theresa Logan Tina Longstreth Taylor Loring Danielle Loveless Robert Lovinger Sharon Lubert Reginald Lucas David & Terry Lupo Elisabeth and Spencer Lynch Bruce MacKinnon Rebecca Majeski Norma Malachowski Margaret Maley Catherine Malone Edward Manganiello Carol Manheim Peter and Annette Mani Judy and John Manzi Kelley Maresca Davis Marksbury Gerald Marrington Donna Martin Lisa Mascolo Julie Mathias Mike and Amy Mauldin Richard Maxwell Lynn Mayer Terry Mays Roberta Mazyck Barbara McClendon Melinda McCrary Ellen McDaniel Mike McDonough Michael McEniry Herbert and Diane McGuire Mindy McKinnis Bonny McLean Debra McLendon Eugene McMurray Jason McNeil Martin McNulty Cliff Mead Clinton Medbery Robena Medbery Mary Mehr Susan Mellichamp Nataliia Melnikova Lea Melone Tom and Deborah Merriam Barbara Merritt

Players Continued B.V. Messervy Jay Meyer Renee Meyer Henry Clay Middleton Melody Miller Reyne Miller Ann Miller-Cohen Ralph Mills Amy Minella Cynthia Minor Robert Mitchell Roberta Moll Anna Montgomery Steven Moore Kathleen and Robert Moran Tracie Morgado Christina Morgan Davis Morse Heidi Mortimer Mary Stewart Murphey Thomas Musso Joseph Natoli Marie Nazzaro Alex Neary Billy Nebb Mr. Dwight Neal Claire Nelson Rhett Nettles Donna Netzley Monica Neufang Brad and Patty Neville Robert Neville Mary Nickerson Barb and Bob Nicolai Janice Nieman Iaroslavna Nikonova Bradley Nirenblatt Michael Nolan Edward and Lois Norcross Diane and Thomas Nugent Florene Odgers Cecile Ogden Sharon Ohly Anne Olson Courtney Olson Jane Ovenden Steven Padilla Denise Pappas Rallis and Dendy Pappas Charles Paquin Janet Parenty Francine Parker Sherrie Parks Zari Partridge Jill Patrick Rosemary Patton Qi Pauls Jamie Paulsen Mr. Lance Paulson Veronica and William Payer PayPal Giving Fund Susan Pearlstine Brianna Pearson Misha Pekar John and Carolyn Pelletier Denise Pena

Players Continued Eileen Penney Denise Penz Bruce L. Pepchinski Honey Perkins Family Foundation Lauren Phalin James Pherson Phicas Foundation Derek T. Pickens & Ryan Pixler Joseph P. Pickett Clare Pittman Patricia R. Poland Kristopher Pollard Janice Pollock The Ponderosa Fund Claudia Porter Helen C. Powell Nolan Prestwood Nancy and Dan Prickett Ralph Principe Martin Proulx Kathryn Prouse Frank Prudent John and Andrea Quinn Chris Rabens Susan and Jim Radley Barb Raga Sheri Ragan Chris Raispis Linda Ray Jennifer Redfern Sydni Redmond Grace Reed Adam Reeves Marian Reeves Caleb Rehmet Susan Reiling Rick and Ann Reinert George Reinhart Tracy Remmereid Anthony Renta George Renton Michelle Reposa Michael Resler Darryl and Sandra Reyna Helen Reynolds Jennifer Reynolds Elizabeth Rhoads Lynda Richards Darrell Ricketts Kris Ritenour Jennifer Robinson David Robison Gretchen Rockwell Guisella Rodriguez Bobby Rogers Tim Rogers and Jeff Pascoe Elizabeth Rose Brenda Rosenthal Melissa Rothermel Judy Roumillat Bettina Routh John Routh Peter Rupert Jodi Rush John Rush

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2024-25 Charleston Stage Contributors Players Continued Anne Russell Blake Ryan Ed Ryan Kim Rzab Rogan Saal Donna Salerno Joyce Santopietro Vicky Saunders Aleyse Scarborough Deborah Schapiro Jason Schiciano William Schlotter Kerrie Schnake Barbie and Brian Schreiner Amy Schultz Pete Schwartz Michael Scott Mary Scoville Patricia Seawright Paula Seesman Barbara Segars Dr. and Mrs. John B. Selhorst Joseph Sepich Brittany Severino Cheryl Sexton Pete Shahid Barney and Susan Shapiro Divisha Sharma David and Kristina Shatz Noreen Shugrue Marjorie Shymske Gregory Sidwell Gail Silverman Marion Simmons Beth Simons Elaine and Bill Simpson Mr. Stephen Skardon Jr. Christy Slade Mr. Todd Slawter Andrew Slotin Barbara and Stuart Smith Christopher Smith Douglas Smith Jill Smith Melissa Smith Robin Smith Teresa Smith Lisa Smith-Butler Frank Smyth George W. and Barbara Lou Smyth Howard Snow Tom and Peggy Spain Scott Spann Johanna Spatafora Kurt Speich Michael Speranzella Robert Speziale and Susan Speziale Frances Spitale Stephanie Stancil Amanda Steinhardt Robert Stephenson Makayla Stitt

Players Continued Thomas and Lori Stoelk Lynette Stolarzyk Anna Strates Roger Stronell Betsy Stusnick Jeannie Sullivan Patti Sura Sheri Sutherland Jennifer Sweney Paul Sykes Joyce Tadler Lawrence Taliaferro Elizabeth Tate Bernadet Taylor Kimberly Taylor Michael Taylor Kitty Temple Tempest Charleston Theresa Termine Albert Terranova Elizabeth Tezza Kathleen Thies Deborah Thomas Esmeralda Thomas Michael Thomas Jeanette Thompson Mary Tinebra Catherine Tisdale Martha Toft Michael Tomlin da Toscano Porchetta Shop Robert Trask Peggy Trenker Kathleen Trudo Lisa Trunk Martha Trussell Robert and Deborah Turkewitz Lauren Turner Lauren Turnier H. Wayne and Ellen Unger, Jr. Mr. John Van Patten Joy and Greg Varley Jim Veraldi Katherine Verano Eileen Vernon Donna Villeponteaux Gabriel Virella Virgil Patrick Virga Jr. Dolores L. Vogel Ms. Martha Von Egger Karl and Nicole Von Mutius Dr. Joe Vuthiganon Sandra Wade Donna B. Waite Mary Walker Mr. Thomas Walker Betsy Wallace Rosalind Walman Stephanie Walsh Jacqueline Walters Patricia Wanstreet Ruth and Barry Warren Lori Wattay David C. Watts

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Players Continued Mary Ellen Long Way Carol Bianco Webb Mark Webb Cheryl Webster Rod Welch Joye Wells Peter Wesolowski Gerard White Janel White Sarah Whitney Linda Whitt Leslie Whitten Margaret Wildermann Julian Wiles and Jenny Hane Heather Wilks Austen Williams Marshall Williams Ms. Whitney Windsor Mr. Edward Winters Casey Wolfe Mr. and Mrs. Barry Wood Steve and Cadra Woodford Tina Woods Desiree Woody Shelley Workman Ms. Bettie M Wright Verlon Wulf Brian Wurst Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wurster Judy Wyndham Scott Yarbrough Karen Yevak Anna Young Barbara and Andy Young Catherine Young Michael Younginer Patricia Zellerbach Christina Zorenboehmer JD Zubia The Ensemble Members (Young Professionals Networking Group Under 40) Rylee Coppel Tyler Ennis Daniel Madison Floyd III Ruthie Foster Caleb Garner Sean W. Holleran and Lucas Murley Sara Jensen Joseph Kennedy and David Nagelkirk McCain Kerr Danielle Key Cuthbert Langley Misha Pekar Jaimee Salone

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Immerse yourself in the magical world of theatre with Charleston Stage’s Director’s Circle, an exclusive society designed for those who cherish both the arts and a sense of community. As a member, you are invited to experience the thrill of opening nights combined with a meticulously curated suite of members-only benefits. In essence, membership transcends the traditional theatre experience beyond the normal.

The tax-deductible portion of your dues is a vital contribution to Charleston Stage's Education Programs, impacting over 30,000 Lowcountry youth each season. These initiatives are central to our mission to democratize theatre access, ensuring every child, regardless of background, can experience the transformative power of the arts. By joining the Director’s Circle, you not only enjoy exclusive evenings of entertainment but also actively foster the development of both the next generation of artists and of culturally aware audiences. Your support enables us to offer these programs widely, nurturing young minds and hearts with the magic of theatre.

Director’s Circle Platinum Members Julia Andres Jennifer and Gerry Baldwin Lynne Bowis Dr. Gearin Broderick Sonia and David Brown Gretchen Budig Buffington Homes Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell Chad and Emily Cruse Peter and Lauren D'Amato Kate Dolan Dennis and Lynn Drew Ralph and Nancy Edwards Giles Fernald and Melinda Goins-Fernald Ms. Janet Fiorenza and Mr. Mike Simmons Ed Galaid and Chris Tobin Pete and Kathy Gaynor Harvey and Audrey Glick Debbie and Fritz Goulding Fran Griffiths Danielle and Christian Hartley Emily Hay Karyn Lee and Bill Hewitt

William and Sally Wise Howle David and Wendy Kane Dr. and Mrs. W. John Langley Julie Bell Lindsay Cathy G. Long Kim and Brendan Maloof Jay Millard and Wenda Harris Millard Valerie Morris Deborah and Dale Morsefield John and Monica Mutter Janine and George Nagrodsky Thomas O'Brien Mosmi Naik-Patel and Shailesh Patel Frank and Nina Patterson Judith and Mark Paylor Sergio and Christy Radovcic Chelsea Rennhoff and Giles Whiting Joe and Lisa Rice Cynthia Jannuzzi Rogers Mary Jo Romeo Elizabeth Roth Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sade

Claire and Joseph Schady Ginger and David Scott Ed and Betty Shelley Michael Shewan and Pat Patrick Cheryl and Michael Siegmund Janine Sievers and Ashley Wingfield Marcia and Howard Sklar Catherine and Patrick Snead Marilyn Sobel and Ben Cohen Ted and Susan Soderlund Jennifer Spain and Carlton Swift Fred and Georgette Stone Andrea and Steven Strawn Curtis Tambornino Katie and Stephen Tarrant Fred Thompson and Dr. Carolyn Thiedke Rosemary Tountas Andrea L. Volpe Dede Warren - The Dede & B.V. Team Rebecca and Jim Wick Victor and Marguerite Young

Director’s Circle General Members Madison and Brian Altman Ana Dunwoody Mary Beth Barley and Audrey Mark and Sandy Feldman Temelini Ben and Erika Greco Mark and Sarah Lee Beck Michael and Kim Hemphill Dr. Valerie and Mr. Darryl Bullock Sharon and Herbert Hollar Catherine and Bobby Byrd Bob and Kathy Johnson Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell Joseph Kennedy and David Jon and Hayley Carter Nagelkirk Courtney L. Champion Steven and Mary Gordon Kerr Phil and Angie Clarke Danielle Key William and Elizabeth Craver Edward and Gina Kozek Betsy Curtin and Dick Van Atta JD and Alicia Kuhn Sally Davis Cuthbert Langley and Brandon Cathy Dezelon Walker 46 | (843) 577-7183 | CharlestonStage.com

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