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THANK YOU TO THE CAST, PRODUCTION TEAM, & CREW OF I’M EVERY WOMAN

Thank you everyone for donating your time to this fundraiser project and supporting Centre Stage!

BEVERLEY KENNETT AND JAMES SMITH WHITTEN CHARITABLE TRUST SPECIAL THANKS

Music Licensing Notice

Songs featured in this production are performed under public performance licenses granted by ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) and BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.). All rights reserved by the respective copyright holders.

This program is funded in part by the Metropolitan Arts Council which receives support from the City of Greenville, BMW Manufacturing Company, SEW Eurodrive and the South Carolina Arts Commission.

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

No flash photography permitted. Please silence all electronic devices including cellular phones and watches, and refrain from text messaging for the duration of the performance.

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.

May 13-14

Tues-Wed @ 7:30

Director

Laura Nicholas

Music Director

Jackie Collison

Audio Engineer

TJ Hills

Lighting Designer Zach Daab

Cast

Kristi Parker Byers, Jackie Collison, Samantha Eyler, Mariana Harwick, Quen Milton, Katelin Orr, Wendi Rodgers, Bailey Tyler, Roxanne Vogel

Music Licensing Notice

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

MESSAGE FROM MANAGING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Dear Friends,

Welcome to I'm Every Woman!

Tonight, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women

—onstage, behind the scenes, and in our community. This two-night fundraiser is more than a performance; it’s a powerful reminder of what women can accomplish when we lead with courage and creativity.

As the only female Artistic Director of a theatre in Greenville, it’s an honor to help amplify women’s voices through this unforgettable event. I’m deeply proud of the incredible team who brought this show to life, and grateful to each of you for supporting Centre Stage and the work we do.

Thank you for being here. I hope tonight fills you with joy, inspiration, and a renewed belief in the power of women. Here’s to bold stories, big dreams, and fierce women cheers!

With gratitude,

Laura Nicholas

Managing Artistic Director, Centre Stage

Act 1:

MUSICAL NUMBERS

Kings & Queens by Ava Max.................................................. Katelin, Bailey, All Cast

Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan................................................................... Roxanne

Redneck Woman by Gretchen Wilson...................................................................Kristi

I Will Survive By Gloria Gaynor.........................................................................Mariana

You Keep Me Hangin on By The Supremes...........................Quen, Mariana, Wendi

Tightrope by Janelle Monae.....................................................................................Quen

The Best by Tina Turner..................................................................................Samantha

Venus by Bananarama........................................................Roxanne, Bailey, Mariana

Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper........................................................Kristi & Katelin

Natural Woman by Carole King..............................................................................Jackie

What Was I Made For by Billie Eilish....................................................................Bailey

No More Tears/Enough is Enough by Barbara Streisand/Donna Summer...................................Samantha & Jackie

Strong Enough by Cher..........................................................................................Katelin

You Don’t Own Me by 1st Wives Club/Bette Midler.......................Roxanne, Kristi, Mariana, All Cast

Act 2:

I’m Coming Out by Diana Ross........................................Wendi, Samantha, All Cast

I Can’t Stand the Rain by Ann Peebles...................................................................Quen

Chain of Fools by Aretha Franklin.....................Wendi with Bailey, Jackie, Katelin

Man That Got Away by Judy Garland....................................................................Jackie

Ladies Who Lunch by Elaine Stritch.............................................................Samantha Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson...................................................................Bailey

Man I Feel Like a Woman by Shania Twain.......Mariana with Samantha & Kristi

9 to 5 by Dolly Parton.............................................Katelin with Roxanne & Mariana

This Will Be by Natalie Cole.....................................................................Wendi & Quen

All By Myself by Celine Dion..............................................................................Roxanne

Winner Takes It All/ Mamma Mia by ABBA.........................................................Kristi

Confident by Demi Lovato..........................................................Jackie, Quen, All Cast

I’m Every Woman by Chaka Khan/Whitney Houston.................. Wendi & All Cast

SONG CREDITS

Act 1:

Kings & Queens by Ava Max; Written by Desmond Child, T.I Jakke, Hillary

Bernstein, Mimoza, Leland, RedOne, Madison Love, Cirkut & Ava Max

Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan; Written by Chappell Roan & Dan Nigro

Redneck Woman by Gretchen Wilson; Written by Gretchen Wilson & John Rich

I Will Survive By Gloria Gaynor; Written by Freddie Perren & Dino

Fekaris

You Keep Me Hangin on By The Supremes; Written by Holland-Dozier-

Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland & Eddie Holland

Tightrope by Janelle Monae; Written by Janelle Monáe, Chuck Lightning & Nate “Rocket” Wonder

The Best by Tina Turner; Written by Mike Chapman & Holly Knight

Venus by Bananarama; Written by Robbie van Leeuwen

Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper; Written by Cyndi Lauper & Rob

Hyman

Natural Woman by Carole King; Written by Carole King, Jerry Wexler, Gerry Goffin & Goffin & King

What Was I Made For by Billie Eilish; Written by Billie Eilish & FINNEAS

No More Tears/ Enough is Enough by Barbara Streisand/Donna

Summer; Written by Gary Klein & Giorgio Moroder

Strong Enough by Cher; Written by Mark Taylor & Paul Barry

You Don’t Own Me by 1st Wives Club/Bette Midler; Written by David

White & John Madara

THE JAMES AND BEVERLEY WHITTEN CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

A second facility located on Laurens Road honoring James and Beverley Whitten—beloved friends and generous supporters of Centre Stage. This building will serve as a dedicated space for rehearsal, storage, and educational programming, operating alongside the downtown performance venue at 501 River Street. This expansion will enhance artistic opportunities and ensure greater accessibility for the community.

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CAST

QuenMilton

MarianaHarwick

JackieCollison

WendiRodgers

RoxanneVogel

BaileyTyler

KristiParkerByers

SamanthaEyler

KatelinOrr

PRODUCTION TEAM

LauraNicholas Jackie Collison Director MusicDirector

ZachDaab LightingDesigner

LauraNicholas Managing Artistic Director

TJHills AudioEngineer/BoardOp

SamaelLazarus SpotLightOperator

DanielJohnson SpotLightOperator

STAFF

TJHills TechnicalDirector

SamanthaJemmott ProductionManager

JennyBennett PatronServicesManager

Marketing & Engagement Manager

SamanthaCole

Singers..................................................................

Kristi Parker Byers

Jackie Collison

Samantha Eyler

Mariana Harwick

Quen Milton

Katelin Orr

Wendi Rodgers

Bailey Tyler

Roxanne Vogel

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director .......................................................................

Laura Nicholas

Music Director............................................................Jackie Collison

Audio Engineer/Board Operator ..........................................TJ Hills

Lighting Designer .............................................................Zach Daab

Spot Light Operators ..............................................

Samael Lazarus

Daniel Johnson

STAFF

Managing Artistic Director ....................................Laura Nicholas

Technical Director ..................................................................TJ Hills

Production Manager ........................................Samantha Jemmott

Patron Services Manager .........................................Jenny Bennett

Marketing & Engagement Manager .....................Samantha Cole

CAST BIOS

Kristi Parker Byers has appeared in theatres throughout the Southeast and is thrilled to be onstage again at Centre Stage. Favorite theatre roles include:

Donna Sheridan (Mamma Mia), Emma Goldman (Ragtime), Baruska (Once),

Nora (A Doll’s House Part 2), Narrator (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor

Dreamcoat), Mayor Matilda Hyde (All Shook Up), Dolly Tate (Annie Get Your Gun), Truvy (Steel Magnolias), Factory Worker/Lovely Lady (Les Miserables).

Kristi also performs the National Anthem for sporting events, festivals, and

charity events, and she is a spokesperson for the National MS Society and for the American Heart Association.

Kristi uses her platform as an actor and entertainer to advocate for women’s health, and she serves on the Executive Council for the Go Red for Women

Foundation and the Centre Stage Board of Directors. She was a teacher for 25 years, and now she enjoys traveling, trying new experiences, and spending time with friends and family.

Jacqueline Collison (Music Director/Singer) is thrilled to join Centre Stage once again for I’m Every Woman. Her past roles include: Clue (Cook, Singing Telegram Girl), 9 to 5 the Musical (Roz Keith) and Songs for a New World. Other favorite roles include: Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Annie in Annie Get Your Gun (Asheville Community Theatre) and Little Match Girl Passion (Modern American Music Project). Jackie studied music at Elon University and has lived in Baltimore and Asheville prior to settling in Greenville. She credits her success to the guidance offered by her mother, Micah-Shane, David and Lisbeth. To her family, M&M, all her love. She dedicates this performance to her late father who always believed in her.

Samantha Elyer has been working as both a performer and technician for over a decade. After graduating from Marywood University with a BA in Musical Theatre, she worked with several regional theatres throughout the East Coast and Midwest. Previous local performances include Paulette in LEGALLY BLONDE at Centre Stage, Bea in SOMETHING ROTTEN at Greenville Theatre, and Dragon/Gingy in SHREK at The Market Theatre. Other Credits include Stage Management for CABARET, BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, and 9 TO 5, at Centre Stage, and CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Greenville Theatre.

Bailey Tyler-Gaillard is a graduate of the South Carolina School of the Arts with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Upon graduation, she had the privilege of touring with the Florida Repertory Theater for educational and mainstage productions. Other credits include Lina Lamont in Singin' In The Rain (CS), Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda: The Musical, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (TMT), Heather Duke in Heathers (TMT), Betty Haynes in White Christmas (SCSA)

and others. This is one of many shows for Bailey at Centre Stage since her first production here in 2015, and she is always thrilled to come back! Much gratitude to Laura and the Centre Stage for always providing the annual opportunity to play a pop diva!

Roxanne Vogel is a local performer and teacher, and has been performing at

Centre Stage since 2022. She has been seen in both 9 to 5 and Cabaret! This is her 2nd year performing with the wonderful powerhouse ladies in I’m Every Woman, and she hopes you sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! This one’s a riot!

PRODUCTION BIOS

Laura Nicholas (Director) is the Managing Artistic Director of Centre Stage and a recipient of the 40 Under 40 award. She holds an MFA in Directing and specializes in directing and set design for the thrust stage. Her work is known for its emotional depth, visual storytelling, and community impact. At Centre Stage, she has directed productions including Next to Normal, Singin’ in the Rain, Clue: On Stage, and My Way: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra. She is thrilled to direct I'm Every Woman, a dynamic fundraiser concert celebrating powerhouse local talent. As the only female Artistic Director in town, it is an honor for her to create this joyful evening alongside the incredible women featured in the show. Who run the world? Girls!

Jacqueline Collison (Music Director/Singer) see more in Cast Bios.

TJ Hills (Audio Engineer/Board Operator) see more in Staff Bios.

Zach Daab (Lighting Designer) Zach is excited and grateful to continue working with Centre Stage! He holds an MA in Theatre from Bob Jones University. I’m Every Woman is his fifth production with Centre Stage; following Fences (LD), Pouf (LD), Miracle on 34th Street (LD), and All’s Calm (LD). Other selected recent works include Macbeth (LD and Fight Captain)

and Midsummer Night’s Dream (LD). Zach lives in Greenville with his beautiful wife Kayley and his two cats Andy and Pam.

Samael Lazarus (Spot Light Operator) (he/they) is a theatre artist pursuing his passion for storytelling in the local community. He has experience in varied roles both onstage and backstage, and views every moment within the theatrical process as a chance to truly make magic through art.

Some recent technical credits include Spotlight Operator for Cabaret (Centre Stage), Backstage Crew in Peter and the Starcatcher (Centre Stage) and Set Constructor (Bob Jones University and Upstate Shakespeare Festival).

Samael would like to thank his chosen family for their treasured love and support.

Daniel Johnson (Spot Light Operator) is 21 years old, from Spartanburg South Carolina, and is a junior at North Greenville University majoring in theater design. He have been on crew for multiple productions at the university such as being the stage manager for You Can't Take It With You. “I am not much of an actor but have found my place in the behind-the-scenes work that is done in theatre. ” After he graduates, he plans to become an assistant technical director at a local theater in the area and maybe be on crew for a Broadway show.

STAFF BIOS

Laura Nicholas (Managing Artistic Director) brings a dynamic blend of artistic vision and leadership to Centre Stage, where she serves as Managing Artistic Director. A recipient of the prestigious 40 Under 40 award, she is recognized for her impact on the arts and her dedication to cultivating a thriving cultural community. She holds an MFA in Directing and has extensive experience in both directing and set design, with a particular focus on creating innovative work for the thrust stage.

Under her leadership, Centre Stage has continued its multi-decade tradition of the New Play Festival, championing new work by artists from across the country, and the Fringe Festival, producing smaller, socially resonant works. She has also led the theatre in acquiring multiple new works for the mainstage season, including several regional premieres expanding the company’s artistic reach and impact.

Directing credits at Centre Stage include Next to Normal, Singin’ in the Rain, Clue: On Stage, and My Way: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra.

Some of her favorite set design credits include Cabaret, Rockin’ Boots, Legally Blonde, and Fences.

As always, Laura is thankful for the opportunity to work alongside the incredible local artists both on staff and by production who bring these stories to life.

TJ Hills (Technical Director/Audio Engineer) was born in Decatur Illinois but had the opportunity to live in five different states by the time he graduated high school. After high school he moved back to Atlanta to pursue a degree in aviation. While in Atlanta, he served as a production technician, sound engineer and broadcast director with Northpoint Ministries and a few of their strategic partners around the Atlanta area. TJ calls the south home and lived in Atlanta for many years before moving to Greenville with his wife and two children. TJ has always loved live show production and is excited to turn his passion into a career with Centre Stage.

Jenny Bennett (Patron Services Manager) was born in Murray, KY and relocated to Greenville with her husband and 2 children in 2006. She has a BA in Business from Murray State University. She began working with local theatres several years ago costuming shows that her

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CENTRE STAGE PARTNERS

As of April 18, 2025

($15,000+)

Beverley Kennett and James

Smith Whitten Charitable Trust

Hughes Investments

Mary Ireland Murphy Estate

Metropolitan Arts Council

South Carolina Arts Commission

The Shubert Foundation

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($10,000 - $14,999)

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City of Greenville

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Maynard Nexsen

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Bonnie Jilek

David & Ginny Hoppenworth

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ABOUT CENTRE STAGE

Mission

Centre Stage’s mission is to captivate audiences through diverse programming, cultivate local artistry, and inspire community collaboration.

History

Founded in 1983, by Douglas P. McCoy (1937-2005), Centre Stage is a year-round, 285-seat regional theater offering a wide range of entertainment within easy walking distance of historic Falls

Park and the many shops and restaurants that line downtown

Greenville’s Main Street corridor. Augmenting its subscription

season of music, comedy, and drama, the theater also hosts art exhibitions and other special events inside the performance facility noted for its unique configuration, comfort and intimacy.