"Nine"

NINE

THE MUSICAL April 26, 27, May 2-4 | 7:30 p.m.

April 28 | 3 p.m.

Book by Arthur Kopit | Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston Adapted from the Italian by Mario Fratti | Based on Fellini’s 8 1/2 NINE is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

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nine Book by Arthur Kopit Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston Adapted from the Italian by Mario Fratti Based on Fellini’s 8 1⁄2 THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTING RECORDINGS OR STREAMS IN ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, A VIOLATION OF THE AUTHOR(S)’S RIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE UNDER UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: https://concordtheatricals.com/resources/protecting-artists

setting Italy, 1960s

cast and crew cast Guido Contini............................................................Chase Juster Luisa Contini.......................................................Emily Halfmann Carla Albanese...........................................................Ella Bergfeld Claudia Nardi....................................................... Lorelai Amborn Guido’s Mother......................................... Emma Faucault-Miller Liliane La Fleur.........................................................Lily Lourigan Saraghina.................................................................... Olivia Litton Lina Darling.................................................................Ericca Rose Stephanie Necrophorus..........................................Aubree Simon Our Lady of the Spa........................................... Vivian Alexander Diana........................................................ Alexa Marie Lindstrom Maria/Mama Maddelena/Olga..............................Danae Palmer Sofia............................................................................ Ellis Medina Annabella.................................................................. Ellie Neybert Renata.........................................................................Arielle Allen Juliette............................................................................ Wenwei Li Cardinal............................................................. Dominic Luzwick Little Guido.......................................................... Dominic Gentile

understudies - For Guido: Dominic Luzwick; for Luisa: Ellie Neybert; for Carla: Aubree Simon; for Claudia: Vivian Alexander; for Guido’s Mother: Ellis Medina; for La Fleur: Danae Palmer

production team Director..................................................................Neil Scharnick Music Director...............................................Matthew Hougland Choreographer........................................ Danny Dwaine Wells II Scenic Designer............................................. Martin McClendon Costume Designer...................................................Kim Instenes

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Lighting Designer................................ Julie E. Ballard, USA 829 Technical Director.............................. Zackary “SLiM” Simonini Associate Music Director/Conductor................... Yu-Mei Chang Assistant Choreographer.................................... Joshua Heinlein Stage Manager........................................................ Liv Bissonette Assistant Stage Managers........ Colin Campbell, Owen Holecko Dialect Coach................................................. Martin McClendon Music Assistants............................. Chynna Chung, Chiara Mao Sound Mixing Assistant...................................... Jon Rasmussen Sound Designer/Mixing Lead............................ Daniel Michalec Properties Designer.....................................................Zoe Landry Assistant Projections Designer...........................Daniel Michalec Run Crew.......................... Triniti Redlin, Krista Hammermiller Costume Crew Head................................................ Sarah Loster Costume Crew .....Liam Karth, Chenyang Li, Brecka Michelson Annaliese Ruhs, Kyliah Vruwink, Katie Wilde Light Board Operator............................................. Michael Miller Spotlight Operator............................................... McKenna Dehn Sound Board Operator...........................................Mitchell Clark Dance Captains................Ellie Neybert, Alexa Marie Lindstrom

pit orchestra Piano/Conductor.....................................................Yu-Mei Chang Bass............................................................................... Jack Kelley Bassoon.................................................................... Neil DuJardin Clarinet/Alto Sax.......................................... Madison Bazylewicz Drums................................................................... Payton Gelande Horn........................................................................ Sophia Figura Trumpet................................................................Theodore Lallas

act i Overture Chorus After Overture Carla, Guido’s Mother, Chorus Spa Music Spa Lady, Chorus Not Since Chaplin Carla, Claudia, Reporters, Spa People Guido’s Song Guido, Chorus The Lobby of the Spa My Husband Makes Movies Luisa A Call From The Vatican Carla Western di Guido Chorus The Bible Chorus Only With You Guido Conference of Women The Script Guido Folies Bergères La Fleur, Necrophorus, Guido, Chorus In the Catacombs of the Spa Largo di Guido Chorus Nine Guido’s Mother & Aunts Chant di Guido Chorus Be Italian Little Guido, Saraghina, Women, Guido, Chorus 15 minute intermission

act ii A Man Like You Claudia, Guido Unusual Way Claudia, Guido Contini Submits - Grand Canal Guido, Chorus Tarantella I Guido, Chorus Every Girl in Venice Our Lady of the Spa, Women Recitative & Aria: Amor Guido, Maddelena, Boudoir Ladies Guido Nervoso I Guido Critic and Mama Necrophorus, Guido’s Mother

Recitative & Cavatina: Only You Guido, Claudia, Maddelena,

Boudoir Nuns Grand Canal Finale Spa People Simple Carla Be On Your Own Luisa I Can’t Make This Movie Guido

cast biographies Vivian Alexander (Our Lady of the Spa) is a sophomore Musical Theatre major and is thrilled to be performing in her second main stage show! She most recently made her debut at Carthage as Sue Snell in CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, and is very grateful for the many performance opportunities Carthage offers. Past credits include THE WIZARD OF OZ (Dorothy), THE GAME’S AFOOT (Aggie Wheeler), TUCK EVERLASTING (Winnie Foster). Vivian would like to thank her family and friends for the never ending support and encouragement.

Arielle Allen (Renata) is a freshman Music Education major with a Musical Theatre minor and is ecstatic to be a part of NINE! Some recent roles of hers include: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST(Gwendolen Fairfax), NEWSIES (Jojo), ALADDIN JR.(Jasmine) SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (Lina Lamont). She was also a teacher’s assistant to her alma mater’s middle school choir and is an avid member of Carthage Choir. Arielle would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her dreams no matter what. She also thanks the cast and crew for their incredible work. IG: arielle.kai05 Lorelai Amborn (Claudia Nardi) is a freshman at Carthage majoring in Musical Theatre and minoring in Secondary Education! Past credits at Carthage include You 5-The Leader in THE GENDERLESS PLAY EXPERIMENT. Other credits include Beetlejuice in the pilot showcase of BEETLEJUICE: HIGH SCHOOL EDITION, Cathy in the high school pilot production of TREVOR, Hunyak in CHICAGO, and Mrs. Teavee in the high school pilot production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. She would like to thank her roommate Charlie, for being one of her biggest supporters and best friends! Lastly, huge thanks to her mom, dad, and weiner dog Rudy for all of their love and support!! Please enjoy the show! :) @lorelaiamborn

cast biographies Ella Bergfeld (Carla) is a sophomore double majoring in Political Science and Musical Theatre. Carthage Credits: Brooke Wyndham in LEGALLY BLONDE, Norma/Dance Captain in CARRIE. Other credits: Glinda in THE WIZARD OF OZ, Ellie in FREAKY FRIDAY, and Rapunzel in INTO THE WOODS. On campus, Ella is a proud member of Carthage Choir, Lincoln Chamber Singers, and of Chi Omega Sorority! She would like to thank her talented and supportive boyfriend Chase Juster for finally acknowledging her in his bio. @ellabergfeld Ericca Rose (Lina Darling) is a graduate student earning her Masters of Music in Musical Theatre Vocal Pedagogy. Past musical theatre credits include Mary Lane in REEFER MADNESS, Isabel in PIRATES OF PENZANCE, Little Red in INTO THE WOODS, and many others.

She also has appeared in operas such as LA BOHÈME, HÄNSEL UND GRETEL, and LA FILLE DU RÉGIMENT. Ericca works as a voice coach and teacher. @ericca__rose (2 underscores) on Instagram.

Emma Faucault-Miller (Guido’s Mother) is a freshman Musical Theatre major and is very excited to make her stage debut at Carthage! Past credits include Donna Sheridan in MAMMA MIA!, Mae Tuck in TUCK EVERLASTING, Chiffon in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and Farah the Faerie in SHE KILLS MONSTERS. Emma is involved in many ways on campus, most notably: a member of the Treble Choir, member of Merely Players improv, and is also a tour guide! Emma thanks her mom and dad for their endless support on her journey through college so far, her friends for their ability to always make her laugh, and her boyfriend for helping her through everything and always being there for a hug (and for putting up with her crazy schedule). Enjoy the show!

IG: emmafaucaultmiller_ Dominic Gentile (Little Guido) is a 6th grader at Lance Middle School.

Previous credits include Charlie in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Bradford High School and Young Sour Kangaroo in SEUSSICAL with KYPAC. Dominic loves playing the tuba and also studies piano and voice. He would like to thank the cast and directors for giving him the opportunity to participate in theatre at Carthage!

cast biographies Emily Halfmann (Luisa Contini) is a junior Musical Theatre & Directing double major and Spanish minor. Carthage credits: CARRIE (Assistant Director), LEGALLY BLONDE (D.A. Joyce Riley, Ensemble), MEMENTO MORI (Cleo), SOMETHING ROTTEN (Tap Ensemble, Swing), LITTLE WOMEN (Aunt March). Emily thanks her family and friends for their love and support.

Chase Juster (Guido Contini) is a Sophomore Musical Theatre Major and Dance Minor. Chase is so excited to be a part of his third mainstage at Carthage. Carthage Credits: LEGALLY BLONDE (ENS/ Emmett US/ Callahan US), CARRIE (Billy Nolan) Past Credits: BAND GEEKS (Jake). Outside of theater he is a part of Carthage Choir.

Chase would also like to let everyone know he is NOT this mean to his amazing girlfriend Ella Bergfeld in real life. This is a musical. @ chasejstr Wenwei Li (Juliette) is a graduate student in Music Theater Vocal Pedagogy. This is her first year at Carthage College. She is honored to participate in NINE. It was also her first time performing in a musical in the United States. Previous works: GREASE (Rizzo) in China She would like to thank all the staff for their dedication to this show and her classmates, family, and friends for their support. Let’s enjoy the musical together! IG: @livialwww Alexa Marie Lindstrom (Diana) is a freshman Musical Theater Major, and is so excited to be a part of her first production at Carthage! Her past experiences include THE ADDAMS FAMILY as Morticia Addams and Dance Captain, assistant teaching and directing her hometown’s middle school choir, and various vocal and instrumental ensembles.

She is also a devoted member of the Dance Team here at Carthage!

Alexa would like to thank all cast, crew, and directors for this amazing opportunity. She would also like to thank her friends and family for always pushing her to do better than her best! IG: @alexa.marie127 Olivia Litton (Saraghina) is a Junior Musical Theatre Major and is thrilled to be in her second production at Carthage! Olivia is a transfer student from Elgin Community College (ECC) in Elgin, Il and is loving Carthage so far. You may have seen her previously in Carthage’s

cast biographies production of CARRIE (Miss Gardner) or ECC’s productions of THE MAD ONES (Kelly), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Chiffon), or Fox Valley Theater Company’s FOOTLOOSE (Rusty). Olivia would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her and the amazing cast and directing staff. IG: @liv.litton Lily Lourigan (Liliane La Fleur) is a Junior Theatre Performance Major and Chinese Minor. She is beyond thrilled to be in her first ever musical! Previous productions at Carthage include ANTIGONE (Chorus Leader), FML: HOW CARSON McCULLERS SAVED MY LIFE (Jo), I & YOU (Caroline), and WHEREVER YOU’VE BEEN. She would like to thank her fellow castmates and crew for inspiring her to do her best and her parents for always allowing her to follow her dreams. I love it! IG: @pandadinosaurs Dominic Luzwick (Cardinal/Gondolier) is a Freshman Musical Theater major here at carthage and is thrilled to be working on his second show here at carthage! Past credits include CARRIE (Tommy Ross), HELLO DOLLY (Ambrose Kemper), LES MISERABLES (JeanValjean), and SPONGEBOB (Patrick). Dominic is involved in many ways here at Carthage including the cheer team, band, jazz band, choir, and student government. Dominic would like to thank his cast and crew for pushing him to his fullest potential. Much love to his family and friends <3 IG: Dom_luzwick Ellis Medina (Sofia) is a Freshman Musical Theatre major and Spanish minor. She is very excited to make her Carthage theater debut! Past credits include: Shelby in THE PROM, Patty Simcox in GREASE, Dance Captain/Featured Dancer in MAMMA MIA. Ellie is involved in the dance and music program at Carthage and is a student ambassador.

In her hometown, she works as a Choreographer/Director for her local private arts academy, working with students of all ages. Ellie would like to thank her directors and fellow students involved in the show for making this show possible. She would also like to thank her family and friends for supporting her throughout her theater career! @_ellisamada

cast biographies Ellie Neybert (Annabella) is a junior Musical Theatre and Self-Designed Choreography double major. Carthage Credits include Carrie White in CARRIE THE MUSICAL, Dance Captain/ Ensemble Swing in LEGALLY BLONDE, Portia Understudy/Ensemble in SOMETHING ROTTEN, The Girl in MEMENTO MORI, and Professor Bhaer in LITTLE WOMEN (workshop). Other notable credits: Lady of the Lake in SPAMALOT, Jojo in NEWSIES, Grace Farrell in ANNIE, and Beatrice in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Ellie would like to thank her friends and family for their support and encouragement. instagram: @ellie.neybert Danae Palmer (Maria/Mama Maddelena/Olga) is a Junior double major in Musical Theatre and Public Relations. She is excited to be performing with such an amazing cast in her third Musical Production at Carthage. Previous performances at Carthage include LEGALLY BLONDE (Judge/Ensemble), CARRIE (Chris Hargnesen) Musical Theatre Techniques showcase, National Anthem for sporting events and the Honors Recital. She would like to thank all of the love and support from her parents that has inspired her to continue her musical career.

Aubree Simon (Stephanie Necrophorus) is a freshman Musical Theatre major. She is beyond grateful and excited to be in her second college musical! Carthage Credits: CARRIE (Helen). Other notable credits: 9 TO 5 (Doralee Rhodes), THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL (Pearl Krabs), LES MISERABLES (Fantine), and THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Featured dancer, u/s Morticia Addams). She is also a part of Carthage Choir on campus. She thanks the special group of people in the cast and crew for their hard work and dedication to this production. She would also like to thank her family, friends, and incredibly talented boyfriend, Colin Campbell, for being her biggest fans and for their continuous support throughout her musical journey. Enjoy the show(s)! IG: @ aubreetsimon

prodution biographies Neil Kristian Scharnick (Director) teaches and directs for Carthage, in addition to serving as Director of the Honors Program. Neil holds a Ph.D. in Theatre and Drama from UW-Madison, an M.A. in Theatre from Northwestern, and degrees in Religion and Theatre from Carthage. Past directing credits include PROOF, PUFFS, MARRIAGE A LA MODE, THE SERPENT, TRANSLATIONS, and DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE. As a director for Carthage’s New Play Initiative, Scharnick has brought to the stage the world-premiere productions of Laura Schellhardt’s THE HANDBOOK, Caridad Svich’s THE BREATH OF STARS, Martin Maguire’s A CLAMOUR OF ROOKS, and MEMENTO MORI, as well as the world premiere translation of modern Hindi classic ONE DAY IN THE SEASON OF RAIN. Past collaborations with Carthage Music Theatre include INTO THE WOODS, FLORA THE RED MENACE, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS and THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. Matthew Hougland (Music Director) National Tour: SPAMILTON (MD/King George). Off-Broadway: LIFE OF THE PARTY (Lawrence O’Keefe & Nell Benjamin), EMERGENCY. Workshop: WICKEDEST WOMAN. Past credits include CHICAGO, SISTER ACT, AMOUR, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, A CATERED AFFAIR. Awards: Broadway World Best Actor. Current: Celebrity Cruises (vocal director), SPAMILTON (vacation MD), Carthage College (Director of Undergraduate MT Studies). Carthage Credits: SOMETHING ROTTEN (MD), LEGALLY BLONDE, HAIR, and CARRIE (CoDirector and MD), XANADU (Director, Fall ‘24). Education: Ph.D. in Educational Leadership (expected ‘26) from Indiana State University, MM in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy from NYU Steinhardt, BM in Music Education from Anderson University. www. matthewhougland.com @mrhougland Danny Dwaine Wells II (Choreographer) Performance Credit (s): FilmWAITING IN THE WINGS, DODGEBALL: A True Underdog Story Commercial/Industry- DISNEYLAND RESORT (Parade of Dreams/ Block Party Bash/ Fantasmic) Regional Theatre- CABARET (Kit Kat Boy/ Ensemble), ELF THE MUSICAL (Ensemble) SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (Male Swing), LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Mercedes/ Dance Captain),FOOTLOOSE (Male Swing), HAIRSPRAY (Male Swing#2),

prodution biographies THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Dance Captain),DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID (Sebastian) National Tours (Non-Equity)- HAIR (Hud U.S.), SESAME STREET LIVE TOUR 2014-15 (Cookie Monster/ Count Live Dancer). Carthage Choreographic Credit(s): LEGALLY BLONDE, CARRIE, XANADU (Choreographer, Fall ‘24) Zackary “SLiM” Simonini (Technical Director) is thrilled to be working with the Carthage team yet again. Slim is professor of Stagecraft here at Carthage and enjoys being able to continue to make theatre magic! He is a General Theatre graduate from the class of 2012.

When not Tech Directing he enjoys acting. Check out his movie debut of Planetquake or his upcoming releases of Weekend Deadaway (September 2024) or Continental Split (Summer 2024). . He would like to thank his family, friends, Tommy, Marty, and his lovely superstar of a wife Allison Simonini. All of these wonderful people are owed a thank you for encouraging Slim to continue to pursue a life in the arts.

Martin McClendon (Scenic/Projection Designer, Dialect Coach) teaches, directs, and designs scenery for Carthage Theatre. He has received KC/ACTF Certificates of Merit for scenic design for the Carthage productions of MAN OF LA MANCHA, BOEING BOEING, ONE DAY IN THE SEASON OF RAIN, DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE, and a collaborative certificate for video technology for THE BREATH OF STARS. Martin was also honored to receive the Association for Theatre in Higher Education Innovative Teaching Award for 201617 for his work with students in developing veteran theatre projects, including the Veteran Night of the Arts fundraiser. Before coming to Carthage, Martin spent 10 years working as a professional actor, carpenter, and scene designer in Chicago and Los Angeles. He was nominated three times for Non-Equity Jeff Citation Awards while designing scenery for the Defiant Theatre Company, Chicago. In addition to designing scenery, video, and sound at Carthage, regional scene design credits include Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and First Stage Children’s Theatre (Milwaukee, WI), Actor’s Ensemble (Rockford, IL), and The Evidence Room and Odyssey Theatres (Los Angeles, CA). Onstage appearances in Chicago include MOJO and SKYLIGHT (Steppenwolf ), DANNY BOUNCING (Victory Gardens) and THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (Northlight). On-camera work

prodution biographies includes several independent movies, episodes of ER and EARLY EDITION, and numerous commercials. He is a proud member of Actor’s Equity and SAG/AFTRA. Martin received his MFA in acting from the University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana, and his BFA in acting from Rockford College. He would like to thank his beautiful wife Jennifer and his wonderful kids Arabella and Horatio for their support and inspiration.

Kim Instenes (Costume Designer) holds an MFA in Costume Design and Technology from Ohio University, and a BA in Theatre from UW-Whitewater. Kim continues to work as a freelance costume and make-up designer in the Milwaukee/Chicago area. Professional design credits include THE SNOW and BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, as well as the musical BIG at Milwaukee’s First Stage Children’s Theatre, the JEEVES Trilogy and INDECENT at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and numerous shows at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Renaissance Theatre Works, Utah Shakespearean Festival and the Racine Theatre Guild. Design work at Carthage includes SOMETHING ROTTEN and costumes for the world premieres of NO NAME by Jeffrey Hatcher and GHOST BIKE by Laura Jacqmin, to name a few. GHOST BIKE won her a Certificate of Merit from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for costume and makeup design and an invitation to show her work at the Festival. Kim is excited to be a part of the Theatre Department here at Carthage as it strengthens and strives to create theatre artists of the highest quality.

She enjoys the thrill of watching a student understand what a costume does for their character and watching that character come to life as a result. She would also like to thank her family, husband Doug, and children, Lauren and Dalen, for their continued support of her creative endeavors.

Julie E. Ballard (Lighting Designer) USA829, is a professional lighting designer, ETCP-certified electrician, and theatrical technician. She is affiliated with IATSE Local 2 and the Actors’ Equity Association.

Additionally, Ms. Ballard is the owner/operator of OverlapLighting Productions, LLC, a freelance production company specializing in lighting design, production/stage management, and photography. She has designed for the Charlotte Ballet, Giordano Dance Chicago, Ballet

prodution biographies West, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. She has freelanced for two decades in and around the Midwest, touring regionally, nationally, and internationally with Hubbard Street, Pilobolus, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, The Seldoms, and David Dorfman Dance, among others.

Theatre audiences have seen her designs in the U.S., across Europe, Siberia, and South Africa. Ms. Ballard holds degrees in Theater (BA, 1999) and Lighting Design (MFA, 2004) from Kent State University and the University of Florida, respectively. Visit her portfolio at overlaplighting.com Joshua Heinlein (Assistant Choreographer), originally from El Paso, Texas, is proud to call himself a Chicago actor of eight years. He received his education in Kentucky and has a BA in Theater and Music Performance and had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of Blackbird Dance Theater during his years there. While he primarily sings and dances, he is thrilled to be making his collegiate debut as a choreographer. He is a proud husband and soon to be father. Thank you, Berenice Heinlein, for all that you do!

Yu-Mei Chang (Associate Music Director/Condutor) is a music director and keyboard player active on theater stages both in Taiwan and China.

Her previous Chinese version theater credits include: MAMMA MIA! (Assistant MD and KB2, China), AVENUE Q (Assistant MD and KBConduct, China), HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (Assistant MD and KB-Conduct, China), DADDY LONG LEGS(MD and KB-Conduct, China), MURDER BALLAD(MD and KB-Conduct, China), LAUNDRY(MD, China), MIDNIGHT DINER(MD, China), THRILL ME(pianist, China), JEKYLL AND HYDE(Keyboard 3, China). English version theater credits include: I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE(MD, Taiwan), NEXT TO NORMAL(MD and KB-Conduct, Taiwan), and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA international tour(KB sub, China and Taiwan), YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN(KB sub, Chicago Mercury Theater).

Carthage Credits: SOMETHING ROTTEN! (Assistant MD), LEGALLY BLONDE (Assistant MD), HAIR, Workshop credits: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD (Pianist), SHE LOVES ME (Keyboarder), THE LAST FIVE YEARS (MD and Pianist), ORDINARY DAYS (MD and pianist) etc. After she graduated from Carthage College majoring in Music

prodution biographies Theatre Vocal Pedagogy. She started her musical adventure in America.

She would like to thank her family for all the support and love. IG: @ maysmusica Liv Bissonette (Stage Manager) is a sophomore pursuing a theatrical stage management major along with creative writing and French minors. Carthage College credits: CARRIE THE MUSICAL (Stage Manager), LEGALLY BLONDE (Assistant Stage Manager), FML: HOW CARSON MCCULLERS SAVED MY LIFE (Co-Stage Manager), Alpha Psi Omega’s SINGING IN THE RAIN 24-hour musical production (Stage Manager), THE GENDERLESS PLAY EXPERIMENT (Lightboard Operator), IN THE MOMENT Winter Dance Show (Assistant Stage Manager). Special thanks to the cast, production team, and her family for believing in and supporting all of her endeavors.

Merci à tous et appréciez le spectacle!

Colin Campbell (Assistant Stage Manager) is a Sophomore double major in Musical Theatre and Technical Stage Management. He is ecstatic to be on the other side of the cast for the first time! Past Credits include: CARRIE: THE MUSICAL (Freddy), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Seymour Krelborn), THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Lucas Beineke), CRAZY FOR YOU (Lank Hawkins). Colin would like to thank his directorial team, friends, family, cast mates and his amazingly talented girlfriend, Aubree Simon, for the constant support and encouragement as he continues his journey. Break legs to this amazing cast! IG: @colin.campbell5 Owen Holecko (Assistant Stage Manager) is a freshman double majoring in Playwriting and Theatrical Directing. He is excited to finish his first year strong with the opportunity to assistant stage manage Nine. Previously, he has student-directed LEGALLY BLONDE at Neenah High School. He has stage managed THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JUNIOR, and assistant stage managed CARRIE. Owen has also acted in multiple productions, including PUFFS (Ernie Mac), ANASTASIA (Count Ipolitov), and SEUSSICAL (Ensemble). He would like to thank his parents and sister for always supporting him in everything he does!

prodution biographies Chynna Chung (Music Assistant) is a master student in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy and received her bachelor’s degree from Parkside in Vocal Performance and Music Education. She has performed in and directed various community theatre productions across Southeast Wisconsin. She is currently the choir director and performance arts teacher at Washington Middle School in Kenosha. She wants to thank her husband Bryan for always being her biggest supporter!

Chiara Mao (Music Assistant) is a master student in Music Theatre vocal pedagogy. She is an international student, this is her second time joining in musical production at Carthage. She’s so glad to join this wonderful team. Chiara is also an assistant with the teacher of musical history class, doing some voice teacher work off campus. She wants to thank her parents, brother, friends for always supporting and giving her encouragement, and thank teachers for giving her chances to do those things. Hope you enjoy this show!

Daniel Michalec (Assistant Sound/Projection Designer) is a Freshman majoring in Theatre Technical Direction. He is ecstatic to be a part of another Carthage production learning more about both sound and projection in a short period of time and being able to see his work

special thanks A special thanks to Dr. Corinne Ness, Dean; Herschel Kruger, Theatre Department Chair; Heidi Baehr; Christie Burgess-Martino; and Rita Gentile

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, part of the Rubenstein Arts Access Program, is generously funded by David M. Rubenstein.

Special thanks to The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust for supporting the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

Additional support is provided by The Honorable Stuart Bernstein and Wilma E. Bernstein; and the Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation.

Kennedy Center education and related artistic programming is made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts.

This production is entered in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The aims of this national theater education program are to identify and promote quality in college-level theater production. To this end, each production entered is eligible for a response by a regional KCACTF representative, and selected students and faculty are invited to participate in KCACTF programs involving scholarships, internships, grants and awards for actors, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, designers, stage managers and critics at both the regional and national levels.

Productions entered on the Participating level are eligible for invitation to the KCACTF regional festival and may also be considered for national awards recognizing outstanding achievement in production, design, direction and performance.

Last year more than 1,500 productions were entered in the KCACTF involving more than 200,000 students nationwide. By entering this production, our theater department is sharing in the KCACTF goals to recognize, reward, and celebrate the exemplary work produced in college and university theaters across the nation.

upcoming events Philharmonic Orchestra Sunday, May 5 • 2 p.m.

A. F. Siebert Chapel Musical Theater Showcase Tuesday, May 7 • 7:30 p.m.

Campbell Student Union Spring Choral Concert Friday, May 10 • 7:30 p.m.

A. F. Siebert Chapel Wind Orchestra 150th Anniversary Concert Saturday, May 11 • 7:30 p.m.

A. F. Siebert Chapel Student Recital: Yevanhelina But Sunday, May 12 • 1 p.m.

A. F. Siebert Chapel Student Recital: Jiayi Geng Sunday, May 12 • 5 p.m.

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