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Welcome Messages : Christopher J. Bell – SunTrust Bank Mayor Steve Schewel – City of Durham

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Bob Klaus – General Manager, DPAC

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DPAC Guiding Priniciples DPAC’s National Ranking and Awards Nederlander and PFM – Our Theatre Family Johnson Lexus President’s Club Show Credits and Cast Information DPAC Group Services Triangle Rising Stars Heart of the Arts DPAC Food and Beverage Guest Etiquette Connect with DPAC Consumer Ticket Warning Discover Broadway DPAC Stars – Volunteer Program DPAC Ambassadors

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WELCOME FROM OUR SPONSOR

SunTrust is proud to sponsor what may be the most exciting season yet of SunTrust Broadway at DPAC! Whether this is your first SunTrust Broadway visit, or you’re a long-time season member, we’re delighted to welcome you to this exciting performance.

SunTrust understands that that the arts are essential to the quality of life in the communities we serve. The performing arts in particular have the power to inspire, entertain, inform, thrill and unite us in a communal experience. We value our ongoing partnership with DPAC, which has proven to be an extraordinary artistic and economic force in our region, forever setting a high bar on quality that it meets and exceeds season after season.

Whether it’s enjoying our favorite Broadway shows or traveling the world, we all want to live our best lives. Helping people achieve financial confidence to live their best life is our purpose and passion at SunTrust.

Financial confidence is not about how much money you have; it’s about what you can do with what you have that counts.That is why we launched onUp, a movement to help everyone take a step toward financial confidence. Are you ready to feel financially confident and reach new heights? We encourage you to join the Movement at onUp.com and explore the tips, resources and games to launch your journey.

But for tonight, sit back, and enjoy the show!

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WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR As Durham’s mayor, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Durham Performing Arts Center as this nationally-renowned venue begins its twelfth season.

My wife and I have been season ticket holders in DPAC’s Broadway series since it opened in 2008, and like DPAC’s more than 4 million guests, I continue to marvel at the caliber of performances showcased in our great city. Each year just gets better and better. For example, a record-breaking 530,000 visitors walked the red carpet last year to attend award-winning musicals, such as HAMILTON, Dear Evan Hansen, and CATS, as well as sold-out concerts including Widespread Panic, Bob Dylan, and Jill Scott.

That’s not all. While providing entertainment that families can enjoy together is a top priority for DPAC, finding ways to involve those who may not otherwise enjoy all that the arts have to offer has become a special passion for this theater. Last year, DPAC implemented “DPAC for All,” a program that offers discounted tickets exclusively for Durham residents.

No doubt, the arts contribute to Durham’s sense of community.Your attendance enables DPAC to support other nonprofit arts groups, such as the Durham Arts Council and the Hayti Heritage Center. DPAC also cultivates the arts in education by arranging visits from touring cast members to local schools through Heart of the Arts, and not to mention donating hundreds of tickets each year to schools and local charities to use for auctions and fundraising. DPAC is constantly working to ensure that the arts touch many areas of Durham and, indeed, the entire Triangle community.

A visit to DPAC is an open invitation to experience Durham—from great awardwinning restaurants to shopping and culture. It’s as easy as parking and either walking, biking or taking the bus to downtown eateries, or taking a short drive to nearby malls, museums or historical sites.

You should know that both Durham and DPAC have strong track records: The City recently celebrated 150 years of serving our growing, diverse population, while in November DPAC marked over a decade of showcasing award-winning entertainment.

Thank you being a part of our history, present and future just by choosing DPAC and Durham. Now settle into your seats to enjoy your DPAC experience and an unforgettable show!

Sincerely,

Mayor Steve Schewel

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WELCOME FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER Welcome to DPAC! For 12 seasons now, I have had the opportunity to offer these greetings to DPAC’s guests; not only at our hit Broadway shows, but also our concert and comedy events, family shows and special events of all kinds.

Since opening in 2008, almost 4.5 million people have attended the 2,000+ events DPAC has hosted.

While those numbers might be impressive, what I am most proud of is our relationship with our guests. On page 14 of this program, you will find DPAC’s Guiding Principles.

I invite you to review these principles and know that they factor into everything we do at DPAC. Guest experience is so very important to us at DPAC. Before, during, and after your visit, our team is hard at work to make your visit and experience truly extraordinary.

Do you read our Know Before You Go emails?

We send these emails to best prepare our guests for their next event at DPAC, with show time reminders, parking and traffic information, and more.

Also important to the DPAC experience is our secret shopper program.This evaluation by an outside firm allows us to have an objective view of each and every stop on the DPAC customer journey, from entry to leaving DPAC after the end of the show.

Finally, our guests’ feedback is instrumental in continuing to deliver DPAC’s legendary red-carpet customer service, which is why we review each and every one of the 40,000 guest surveys we receive each season.

We do not always get it right, but when we miss an expectation or just make a mistake, we stop, step back and always do our best to make it right with our valued guests and customers.

Thank you for your support and for being here at this very special event. With your help and feedback, DPAC will always strive to meet the highest customer service standards among live entertainment venues in America.

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As we begin our twelfth season, DPAC is honored to be recognized both regionally and nationally as one of the top theaters in the nation. We are always humbled and proud of all of our accomplishments, but what really drives us are the smiles and applause we see and hear at the end of each performance.

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OUR THEATER FAMILY THE NEDERLANDER ORGANIZATION If you’ve ever attended a Broadway show in New York, chances are you may have been to one of DPAC’s sister theaters operated by its parent company,The Nederlander Organization. With nine of the largest venues in New York’s theater district, Nederlander theaters are host to some of Broadway’s biggest productions including the blockbuster musical Hamilton playing in Nederlander’s Richard Rodgers Theatre, Disney’s The Lion King in their Minskoff Theatre, and Wicked in their Gershwin Theatre. Other shows currently playing in Nederlander Theaters in New York include Tootsie The Musical and Waitress. New Broadway hits playing in the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, Nederlander, and Neil Simon Theatres will be announced soon.

For over five decades, the Nederlanders have been prolific producers and presenters of major theatrical productions. Under the leadership of President James L. Nederlander, the Nederlanders have built a national network of theaters including nine Broadway venues in New York: The Palace, The Brooks Atkinson, The Gershwin, The LuntFontanne, The Marquis, The Minskoff, The Nederlander, The Richard Rodgers, and The Neil Simon Theatres. Outside of New York, their venues include Broadway In Chicago at The CIBC Theatre, The James M. Nederlander Theatre, The Cadillac Palace Theatre, The Roosevelt University Auditorium Theatre and The Broadway Playhouse (Chicago, IL); Durham Performing Arts Center (Durham, NC); Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (Greensboro, NC); The Hollywood Pantages Theatre, The Dolby Theatre (Los Angeles, CA); Broadway San Diego at The Civic and Balboa Theatres (San Diego, CA); Broadway In Tucson at Centennial Hall (Tucson, AZ); OKC Broadway at The Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall (Oklahoma City, OK); Broadway San Jose at The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA); Best of Broadway at The North Charleston Coliseum Performing Arts Center (North Charleston, SC); The City National Grove of Anaheim (Anaheim, CA); and The Aldwych Theatre, The Adelphi Theatre and The Dominion Theatre in the U.K. (London, England).

The Nederlanders are industry leaders and generous supporters of arts organizations and social causes for which they have received countless honors. In 2009, the Nederlanders established The National High School Musical Theatre Awards™ (The Jimmy® Awards) to celebrate outstanding student performances in high school musical productions across the United States. DPAC is a participant in The National High School Musical Theatre Awards™ with its annual Triangle Rising Stars program.

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WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS presents

Book, Music and Lyrics by

Jonathan Larson

Set Design

Costume Design

Paul Clay

Angela Wendt

Musical Arrangements

Steve Skinner

Musical Direction

Lighting Design

Original Concept & Additional Lyrics

Mark Binns

Wojcik | Seay Casting Production Management

Port City Technical

Keith Caggiano Dramaturg

Billy Aronson

Lynn M. Thompson

Set Design Adaptation

Production Stage Manager

Matthew E. Maraffi

Casting

Sound Design

Jonathan Spencer

Tour Marketing & Press

Allied Touring

Gabrielle Norris

Associate Director

Trey Ellett

General Management

Work Light Productions

Company Manager

Tim Weil Choreography

Marlies Yearby Directed by

Evan Ensign Based on Original Direction by

Michael Greif

Originally produced on Broadway by

Jeffrey Seller Kevin McCollum Allan S. Gordon and New York Theatre Workshop EXCLUSIVE TOUR DIRECTION by THE BOOKING GROUP www.thebookinggroup.com

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MiRi Park

Kerrick Dougherty

Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements

Associate Choreographer

CAST

(in order of appearance) Roger Davis....................................................................................... COLEMAN CUMMINGS Mark Cohen......................................................................................................CODY JENKINS Tom Collins.......................................................................................................SHAFIQ HICKS Benjamin Coffin III..................................................................................JUAN LUIS ESPINAL Joanne Jefferson............................................................................. SAMANTHA MBOLEKWA Angel Schunard............................................................................................ JOSHUA TAVARES Mimi Marquez................................................................................................AIYANA SMASH Maureen Johnson..................................................................................... KELSEE SWEIGARD Mark’s Mom and others...................................................................................... LEXI GREENE Christmas Caroler, Mr. Jefferson, Pastor and others..................... LA’DARREUN J. TAYLOR Mrs. Jefferson, Woman with Bags and others............................................... RAYLA GARSKE Gordon, The Man, Mr. Grey and others....................................... STEPHEN ROCHET LOPEZ Steve, Man with Squeegee, a Waiter and others............................................ JAMES SCHOPPE Paul and others.................................................................................................. ZARE ANGUAY Alexi Darling, Roger’s Mom and others............................................................. YSABEL JASA UNDERSTUDIES Swings and understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the appearance. for Roger—STEPHEN ROCHET LOPEZ, SAM VAN VLEET for Mark— STEPHEN ROCHET LOPEZ, KEVIN STEVENS for Tom Collins—JASON TYLER SMITH, LA’DARREUN J. TAYLOR for Benny—ZARE ANGUAY, JASON TYLER SMITH for Joanne—RAYLA GARSKE, YSABEL JASA, CARLINA PARKER for Angel—ZARE ANGUAY, JAMES SCHOPPE for Mimi—CAIRA ASANTÉ LAKOTA, CARLINA PARKER for Maureen—LEXI GREENE, CAIRA ASANTÉ LAKOTA SWINGS CAIRA ASANTÉ LAKOTA, CARLINA PARKER, JASON TYLER SMITH, KEVIN STEVENS, SAM VAN VLEET DANCE CAPTAIN JAMES SCHOPPE ASSISTANT DANCE CAPTAIN JASON TYLER SMITH ORCHESTRA Conductor/Keyboards—MARK BINNS Assistant Conductor/Keyboards/Guitar—PAUL O’KEEFE Guitar—DAVID MALACHOWSKI Bass—JORDAN RICHARDS Drums—JEFF SNIDER The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any device or such photographing or sound recording inside this theater, without the written permission of the

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CAST

ZARE ANGUAY

COLEMAN CUMMINGS

JUAN LUIS ESPINAL

RAYLA GARSKE

LEXI GREENE

SHAFIQ HICKS

YSABEL JASA

CODY JENKINS

CAIRA ASANTÉ LAKOTA

STEPHEN ROCHET LOPEZ

SAMANTHA MBOLEKWA

CARLINA PARKER

JAMES SCHOPPE

AIYANA SMASH

JASON TYLER SMITH

KEVIN STEVENS

KELSEE SWEIGARD

JOSHUA TAVARES

LA’DARREUN J. TAYLOR

SAM VAN VLEET

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MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT ONE “Tune Up/Voice Mail #1”..........................................Mark, Roger, Mrs. Cohen, Collins, Benny “Rent”.................................................................................................................... The Company “You Okay Honey?”..............................................................................................Angel, Collins “One Song Glory”............................................................................................................... Roger “Light My Candle”...................................................................................................Roger, Mimi “Voice Mail #2”....................................................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson “Today 4 U”........................................................................................................................ Angel “You’ll See”........................................................................ Benny, Mark, Collins, Roger, Angel “Tango: Maureen”.................................................................................................. Mark, Joanne “Life Support”................................................................................. Paul, Gordon, The Company “Out Tonight”...................................................................................................................... Mimi “Another Day”.................................................................................Roger, Mimi, The Company “Will I?”................................................................................................................. The Company “On the Street”....................................................................................................... The Company “Santa Fe”........................................................................................... Collins and The Company “I’ll Cover You”....................................................................................................Angel, Collins “We’re Okay”.................................................................................................................... Joanne “Christmas Bells”................................................................................................... The Company “Over the Moon”............................................................................................................. Maureen “La Vie Bohème/I Should Tell You”..................................................................... The Company ACT TWO “Seasons of Love”.................................................................................................. The Company “Happy New Year/Voice Mail #3”..................................Mimi, Roger, Mark, Maureen, Joanne, Collins, Angel, Mrs. Cohen, Alexi Darling, Benny “Take Me or Leave Me”....................................................................................Maureen, Joanne “Without You”..........................................................................................................Roger, Mimi “Voice Mail #4”...................................................................................................... Alexi Darling “Contact”................................................................................................................ The Company “I’ll Cover You” (Reprise)........................................................................Collins, The Company “Halloween”..........................................................................................................................Mark “Goodbye, Love”....................................Mark, Mimi, Roger, Maureen, Joanne, Collins, Benny “What You Own”................................................................Pastor, Mark, Collins, Benny, Roger “Voice Mail #5”...................................Roger’s mom, Mimi’s mom, Mr. Jefferson, Mrs. Cohen “Your Eyes/Finale”.....................................................................................Roger, The Company Film by Daniel Brodie “White Christmas” used by arrangement with the Irving Berlin Music Company; “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, used by permission of Casa David and New Hidden Valley Music. “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” by Mel Tormé and Robert Wells, used by permission of Edwin H. Morris & Company, a division of MPL Communications Inc. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” written by Johnny Marks, used by permission of St. Nicholas Music Inc.

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WHO’S WHO in the CAST ZARE ANGUAY (Ensemble, Paul, u/s Angel, u/s Benny). Born and raised in Hawai‘i, Zare Anguay makes his professional debut in this production of Rent! He sends his deepest aloha to all that have helped him get to this moment: Mom, Dad, his three brothers and five sisters, Mr. Bright, Marcelo, Allan, and family and friends. “God bless!”

COLEMAN CUMMINGS (Roger Davis).

National tour debut! Regional credits include Next to Normal (Gabe), Heathers: The Musical (Goth) and Mamma Mia! (Ensemble). He would love to thank his amazing family and friends for all their love and support. Insta @colemansteele6.

JUAN LUIS ESPINAL (Benjamin Coffin III) Excited to be revisiting Benny after playing the role in Spanish in his home country, the Dominican Republic. Helen Hayes Awards nominee (Usnavi, In the Heights). “This goes to my family, my boyfriend, to my amazing agents at Avalon Artist Group and to you for sharing your love with us!”

RAYLA GARSKE (Ensemble, Mrs. Jefferson, Seasons of Love Soloist, u/s Joanne). Thrilled to be joining the cast of Rent in her professional debut and first national tour. B.F.A. graduate from AMDA College. Regional: Dynamite in PVPA’s Hairspray.

Film: Diana in Playing with Beethoven. Sending love to her team at KMR, friends and family. @raylagarske.

LEXI GREENE (Ensemble, Mrs. Cohen, u/s Maureen) is so ecstatic to be making her national tour debut! She was most recently seen in the world premiere of Click at Simpatico Theatre. B.F.A. in musical theater from UARTS (’19). Huge thanks to Wojcik-Seay Casting! “Love to my family for their continuous support! Please check out LexiGreene.com! 3:33.”

SHAFIQ HICKS (Tom Collins) is from Philadelphia and studies voice at Temple University.

This is his first tour. As a vocalist, he has sung background for Estelle, Andrea Bocelli and Aretha Franklin. Theater credits include Songs for a New World (Man 2), Pippin (Charles), The Wiz (Lion), The 25th…Spelling Bee (Mitch Mahoney).

YSABEL JASA (Ensemble, Alexi Darling, Mrs. Davis, u/s Joanne) (she/them) is thankful to be joining the Rent family! Select credits: A Chorus Line

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(China premiere), Wig Out! (nom. Helen Hayes Best Choreo.), Henry VI (Asst. Fight Choreo, nom.

Drama Desk). Thanks to Wojcik|Seay Casting and Gregg. Love to Mom, Pop, Paolo and Angelo.

B.F.A. NSB, NYU/Tisch. @yzjasa.

CODY JENKINS (Mark Cohen) is a Texas native living out his dreams as Mark in his second year with the 20th Anniversary Tour! B.F.A. in acting from Texas State University. “Huge thanks to his friends and family, Up and On Productions, Wojcik/Seay Casting and to you for joining us.” @chefboycodyyy.

CAIRA ASANTÉ LAKOTA (Swing, u/s Mimi, u/s Maureen) is ecstatic to be part of Rent as her first national/international tour. Most recently, she travelled the world singing onboard Celebrity Cruise Line ships. She wants to thank her family and friends, Sean Matthew Whiteford, Wojcik|Seay Casting and the entire Rent tour team. @cairaasantelakota.

STEPHEN ROCHET LOPEZ (Ensemble, Gordon, u/s Roger, u/s Mark). National tour: Rock of Ages 10th anniversary. Regional favorites: Nine, Into the Woods, Sister Act, Joseph…Technicolor Dreamcoat. B.F.A., UCF. All the love to Wojcik Seay and the Rent team! Instagram: @stephenrochet.

SAMANTHA MBOLEKWA (Joanne Jefferson) is a proud Canadian who is thrilled to be making her national tour debut with Rent! After a year at sea with NCL as a Principle Vocalist, Samantha worked at Disneyland before booking with Rent.

She would like to thank her family and friends, as well as Jimmy, for all their continual support and love. Huge thanks to Wojcik|Seay/creatives of Rent. @samanthambolekwa.

CARLINA PARKER (Swing, u/s Mimi, u/s Joanne) is proud and filled with gratitude to part of this show. A Belmont University alum, credits include Mamma Mia! (Lisa) at Broadway Sacramento, and the national tours of Mamma Mia! and Rock of Ages. “I’m nothing without those who’ve supported and loved me. Thank you!”

Instagram: @carlina_parker.

JAMES SCHOPPE (Ensemble, Steve, u/s Angel, Dance Captain) is stoked to be back on the road

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WHO’S WHO in the CAST for another 525,600 minutes. Regional: Signature Theatre (Diner), Palace Theatre (A Chorus Line), Virginia Repertory (In the Heights), Short North Stages (Kiss…Spider Woman). B.F.A. musical theater, Shenandoah Conservatory, “Thanks to family, Gregg Baker Management, Work Light Productions and the creative team for their support and encouragement.” “ScorpioPower ;-).” @JASchoppe.

Montgomery, Alabama, La’Darreun J. Taylor began his career at Alabama State University performing several productions including The Color Purple and Rent. Taylor was named best actor by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival and performed in several productions at the Tony Award-winning Williamstown Theatre Festival.

AIYANA SMASH (Mimi Marquez) makes her national tour debut in Rent. Aiyana is a graduate of The Institute for American Musical Theatre and is a singer/songwriter and musician who has performed throughout New York City. She’s delighted to be playing the role of Mimi Marquez.

SAM VAN VLEET (Swing, u/s Roger). Virginia native making his tour debut! Regional and other credits: Footloose (Chuck), Sweeney Todd (Anthony), The Boy Friend (Bobby), and Little Women (Laurie). B.A. musical theater JMU 2019.

He needs to thank W&S, his loving family, and all the folks who helped along the way. samvanvleet. com.

JASON TYLER SMITH (Swing, u/s Benny, u/s Collins, Assistant Dance Captain) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut with Rent! A Montclair, N.J. native, his past credits include Hair (Hud), The Odyssey (The Public Theater), Anxiety Stew (Cherry Lane Theater). Much love to Mom, Lee and Mitch. Special thanks to BCJCC, BP, WS Casting and About Artists!

JOSHUA TAVARES (Angel Schunard) is a native Hawaiian actor/singer who is over the moon to make his national tour debut in this dream role.

University of Hawaii at Hilo, AMDA N.Y. Huge thanks to Wojcik/Seay Casting, the entire production team and his beautiful family and friends.

“Aloha!” @babatavares.

JONATHAN LARSON (Book, Music, Lyrics) received the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Rent.

Rent received four 1996 Tony Awards (including Best Musical and two to Mr. Larson— Best Book of a Musical and Best Score of a Musical); six Drama Desk Awards (including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Music and Best Lyrics); Best Musical Awards from the New York Drama Critics Circle and the Outer Critics Circle (OffBroadway); and three Obie Awards (including Outstanding Book, Music and Lyrics). Previously, he received the Richard Rodgers Award, the Richard Rodgers Development Grant, the Stephen Sondheim Award and The Gilman & GonzalesFalla Theatre Foundation’s Commendation Award.

Earlier work includes Superbia; tick, tick...BOOM!; the score of J.P. Morgan Saves the Nation; and selections of Sitting on the Edge of the Future. He also wrote music for “Sesame Street,” and the children’s book-cassettes An American Tail and Land Before Time, as well as for Rolling Stone magazine publisher Jann Wenner. He conceived, directed and wrote four original songs for Away We Go!, a children’s video. Rent had its world premiere on February 13, 1996, at New York Theatre Workshop and opened at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre on April 29, 1996. Mr. Larson died unexpectedly of an undiagnosed aortic aneurysm, believed to be caused by Marfan Syndrome, on January 25, 1996. It was 10 days before his 36th birthday. His semi-autobiographical musical tick, tick… BOOM! (which he wrote previous to Rent) had a successful run off-Broadway at the Jane Street Theatre.

LA’DARREUN J. TAYLOR (Ensemble, Mr. Jefferson, Preacher, u/s Collins) A native of

MICHAEL GREIF (Original Broadway Director) most recently directed Dear Evan Hansen at the

KEVIN STEVENS (Swing, u/s Mark). National tour debut! Buffalo, N.Y. native! Off-Broadway: Big Bang Theory Parody (Leonard). Regional: Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), West Side Story (Action), This Is Our Youth (Dennis). Lead Vocalist aboard AIDAcara. B.F.A. from Fredonia State University. Oodles of thanks to Wojcik/Seay, Avalon and Mom and Dad. KevinStevens.Actor. @KevinDavidStevens.

KELSEE SWEIGARD (Maureen Johnson) is over the moon for this dream come true!

National tour: Kinky Boots (Pat). Regional: Man of La Mancha (Aldonza); Shrek (Dragon); How to Succeed…, Gypsy (Flat Rock Playhouse).

Workshops: Agent 355 (Anna Strong), Ragtime (Ellis Island). B.F.A. Shenandoah Conservatory.

Gratitude to Wojcik|Seay, Rent creatives and Mom! KelseeSweigard.com. @KelseeSweigard.

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WHO’S WHO in the CAST Music Box and War Paint at the Nederlander.

Additional Broadway credits: Rent, Grey Gardens, Next to Normal (Tony noms.); Never Gonna Dance; If/Then. Recent work includes A Parallelogram (Second Stage); Our Lady of Kibeho and Angels in America (NY’s Signature Theatre); The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide… (Public); and The Tempest, The Winter’s Tale and Romeo and Juliet at The Public’s Delacorte Theater. Off-Broadway, he’s received Obie Awards for Machinal, Dogeaters (Public) and Rent (NYTW), and has directed new plays and musicals at Playwrights Horizons, Roundabout, MTC, MCC, New York Theatre Workshop and at Second Stage, where he directed Next to Normal and Dear Evan Hansen.

Regional work includes premieres and revivals at Williamstown Theatre Festival (10 seasons), La Jolla Playhouse (AD, five seasons), Arena Stage, Center Stage, Mark Taper Forum, Dallas Theater Center, Trinity Repertory Company. Mr. Greif holds a B.S. from Northwestern University and an M.F.A. from the University of California, San Diego.

EVAN ENSIGN (Director). Work as Director includes Going Ape! (London), Wrong Songs for Christmas (National Theatre, London), Avenue Q (U.K. tours and Bogota Columbia), Just a Housewife (U.K. tour). Wrong Songs for Summer (London), You Won’t Succeed on Broadway…

(London), Rent (Montreal and Far East tour), Jonathan Larson at the Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Other New York theater includes Womyn in Three, Out of the Reach of Children and Simone at Town Hall. Work as Associate Director includes 9 to 5 The Musical (London), Avenue Q (Broadway, Las Vegas, London and U.S. tours), Rent (Broadway and U.S. tours), Les Misérables (U.S. tour); Elf The Musical (London and U.K. tour) and Shrek The Musical (Broadway and U.S. tour). Theater as Resident Director includes The Phantom of the Opera (London and U.K. and U.S. tours), White Christmas (London) and Strangers on a Train (London).

Other work on Broadway includes Chicago, Exit the King, Annie Get Your Gun, Barbara CookMostly Sondheim, and the workshops of The Book of Mormon as well as Julie Andrew’s Gift of Music at the O2. Film and television includes “The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers” (Fox Television) and Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool, among others.

MARLIES YEARBY (Choreography) is the Tony-nominated and Drama League Award-

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winning choreographer of Rent. Her work was licensed for the film adaptation. She is a recipient of the New York Dance Performance Bessie Award and nominations for the Helen Hayes Award and Joe A. Callaway Award. Theater commissions include the American Music Theatre Festival and Penumbra Theatre. Ms. Yearby is the founder/artistic director of the Movin’ Spirits Dance Theater and has toured with her company both nationally and internationally. Company commissions include Lincoln Center, American Dance Festival, Harlem Stages, Kansas Lied Center for the Performing Arts, Jacob’s Pillow and American Festival of Theatre and Dance in France.

TIM WEIL (Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements). As musical director: Broadway: Jonathan Larson’s Rent, Tom Stoppard’s Jumpers, Jeanine Tesori’s Shrek The Musical; Off-Broadway: Patti Griffin’s Ten Million Miles, Stephen Schwartz’s The Baker’s Wife; Regional: South Pacific (Guthrie Theater, dir. Joe Haj).

As composer: Broadway: Sally Marr and Her Escorts staring Joan Rivers; Off-Broadway: Susan Lori Parks’ F***ing A. As arranger/orchestrator: Broadway: Lady Day At Emerson’s Bar and Grill starring Audra MacDonald (also for HBO), Rent, Shrek The Musical. Film: Todd Graff’s Camp, Chris Columbus’ Rent, The Mark Pease Experience starring Ben Stiller and Anna Kendrick. Also, Tim has served on the board of the Jonathan Larson Foundation, which provides grants for upcoming composers and lyricists.

PAUL CLAY (Set Design) is an award-winning artist and designer. Projects include scenic design for Rent (Broadway, NYTW, tour). Recent projects include In Water I’m Weightless (National Theatre Wales, the Southbank Centre, London), Commedia (Dutch National Opera, Amsterdam), Forgetful Snow (The Kitchen, NYC). Clay has also worked with Mabou Mines, La MaMa, David Dorfman (at BAM) and many more in the N.Y. theater and dance community. He has received the MAN Theatre Awards “Best Design,” Municipal Arts Society Times Square Spectacular Award, Drama-Logue Award, NEA/TCG Fellowship and the Bessie Award, among others.

MATTHEW MARAFFI (Touring Set Adaptation) is proud to return to Rent for the 20th anniversary.

As a member of IATSE Local 829 and Local 74,

WHO’S WHO in the CAST he has worked on projects large and small around the world. Some projects include Ring of Fire, La Bohème, Buried Child, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Side Man. In the film industry he is noted for his production design for π (Pi), (1998 Sundance Directors Award). He has been the director of operations at Global Scenic Services since in fall 2007, while continuing his passion for live entertainment as the production manager for the Greater Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra.

Outside work, he enjoys fishing with his three sons, Luke, Will and Mark, and serves on the board of both his town youth soccer program and the SWD Connecticut Junior Soccer Association.

ANGELA WENDT (Costume Design) received the American Theatre Wing Design Award and a Drama Desk Award nomination for Best Costume Design for Rent. Her theater credits include the Off-Broadway and studio productions of Rent (NYTW); All My Sons by Arthur Miller (50th anniversary production at the Roundabout Theatre); the American premiere of Play with Repeats by Martin Grimp; Lysistrata by Barry Edelstein; Twelfth Night (Tennessee Rep.); The Great Pretenders (Juilliard); Marisol by Jose Rivera (Public Theatre). Feature film: Childhood’s End directed

by Jeff Lipsky. Dance: Tilliiboyo and Regions by Molissa Fenley; Savanna by Peggy Baker. She has also designed numerous music videos in the United States and Europe.

JONATHAN SPENCER (Lighting Design) designed the lighting for the first national tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Off-Broadway productions include Middle of the Night by the Keen Theater Company, The Ohmies at DRT and Playwrights Horizons, Who Is Floyd Stearn? and Squeeze Box. John Moran’s Book of the Dead Second Avenue at NYSF Public Theater.

Re-Lights for Legally Blonde at the Star Theater in Sydney, Wicked at Universal Studios Japan and Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses at St. Louis Rep, Missouri Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse and Hartford Stage. Associate/Assistant Broadway credits include Cabaret, Pippin, A streetcar Named Desire, Sister Act, Finian’s Rainbow, Wicked, Legally Blonde, White Christmas and Metamorphoses. Jonathan teaches a summer Master’s program in lighting design at Southern Oregon University, lives in New York City and is a member of United Scenic Artists Local 829.

Visit JSpencerDesign.com.

KEITH CAGGIANO (Sound Design) has worked across the country and internationally, from musicals on Broadway, London’s West End and Australia to spectacles in Las Vegas. Recent credits include New York: Holiday Inn (in production), Himself and Nora, The Radio City Spring Spectacular, Cabaret, Disenchanted. Tours: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Anything Goes. Regional: American Idiot, Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

STEVE SKINNER (Arrangements) worked with Jonathan Larson as arranger and recording producer for 12 years. He received the 1996 Drama Desk Award for Best Arrangements for Rent.

Broadway: Doonesbury (keyboards and assistant conductor). Recording/arranging for Bette Midler, Taylor Dayne, Billy Mann, Chaka Khan, Bebe & Cece Winans and Michael Crawford.

BILLY ARONSON (Original Concept and Additional Lyrics). His plays have been honored with publication in Best American Short Plays ’92–93 and are frequently performed at Ensemble Studio Theatre. His lyric writing includes the libretto for an opera being developed by American Opera Projects, and first draft lyrics for “Santa Fe” and “I Should Tell You.” His new play, The Art Room, will premiere at Washington, D.C.’s Woolly Mammoth Theatre this spring. His true love is Lisa Vogel.

LYNN M. THOMSON (Dramaturg) is a dramaturg, director and teacher. She brought nearly 20 years of new play dramaturgical experience to her months of work with Jonathan Larson on the script of Rent. She was associate artistic director for the Philadelphia Theatre Company where she created and administered a new play festival. She was dramaturg at Circle Repertory Company. She has directed more than 100 productions of both new plays and revivals at regional and New York theatres, and many more workshops and readings of new plays. She is currently head of the M.F.A. program in dramaturgy at Brooklyn College.

GABRIELLE NORRIS (Production Stage Manager) calls Seattle her home away from tour.

Favorite credits: Burn the Floor, Million Dollar Quartet, Priscilla, Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams (NCL), and the aerial/ice-skating shows at the Canadian National Exhibition. “Thanks to those who’ve filled my life with love, books and starlight.” Follow her adventure on Instagram with @gabbysaysgo.

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WHO’S WHO in the CAST BAILEY SAXE (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to join the Rent tour. Bailey served as a Production Assistant for King Kong and the revival of Kiss Me, Kate! The Muny: Singin’ in the Rain, Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, The Little Mermaid and Newsies. Much love to her family and ACF. KERRICK DOUGHERTY (Company Manager) is excited to be sharing the story of Rent. National tours: Rent (Assistant Company Manager), Motown: The Musical (Assistant Company Manager/Assistant Stage Manager). He received his B.F.A. from the University of Oklahoma.

Kerrick would like to thank everyone for their wisdom and support.

MAGGIE SWAHL (Assistant Company Manager). ACM credits include Maine State Music Theatre and NY Stage and Film. Recent Off-Broadway experience includes The Other Josh Cohen, The Dead 1904 and Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish. Thanks always to Mom. “It’s not a matter of if, but when.”

MARK BINNS (Conductor/Keyboard 1). Recent credits include the national tour of Motown: The Musical (Associate Musical Director) and Jersey Boys (Musical Director) with NCL. Regional credits include Lincoln Center, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre and more. Endless gratitude to Work Light Productions and Tim Weil. For Mom, always. Instagram: @mark_binns.

ALLIED TOURING (Tour Marketing & Press) is a full-service engagement management agency representing Broadway tours and other live events across North America. Current: Bandstand; The Book of Mormon; Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (San Francisco); Hello, Dolly!; The Hip Hop Nutcracker; Mean Girls, Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live; The Play That Goes Wrong; Rent; Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Upcoming: Ain’t Too Proud, The Cher Show, Hadestown, Pretty Woman, To Kill a Mockingbird, Tootsie.

WOJCIK | SEAY CASTING (Casting Director).

Tours: Jesus Christ Superstar, Rock of Ages, Something Rotten!, Kinky Boots, Motown: The Musical, Flashdance, Dreamgirls, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Jekyll & Hyde, Joseph…

Dreamcoat and more. Off-Broadway: Othello:

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The Remix, Church & State, The Portal, Tennessee Williams’ The Two Character Play, Handle with Care, Triassic Parq and more! Regional: Multiple seasons/shows for Riverside Theatre, Fla.; The Engeman Theatre, N.Y.; Theatre Raleigh, N.C.; Stages St Louis, Mo.; Theatre Aspen, Colo.; Gretna Theatre, Pa.; The Arvada Center, Colo.; and Tuacahn PAC, Utah. wscasting.com.

THE BOOKING GROUP (Tour Direction). Since its inception in 1996, The Booking Group has represented 25 Tony Award-winning Best Musicals and Plays. Current touring productions include Hamilton; Anastasia; Come From Away; Dear Evan Hansen; Hello, Dolly! starring Betty Buckley; The Book of Mormon; School of Rock; Waitress; On Your Feet!; Rent: The 20th Anniversary Tour; Fiddler on the Roof; The Color Purple; and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Future productions include The Cher Show, Mean Girls, My Fair Lady, Pretty Woman and To Kill a Mockingbird.

WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS (Producer).

Dedicated to creating and producing live entertainment. Current touring productions: Jesus Christ Superstar, Rent 20th Anniversary Tour, Bandstand and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.

Broadway: Ain’t Too Proud, Jagged Little Pill.

Developing Clue, a new stage play based on the Paramount movie. Produced Julie Andrews, The Gift of Music at The Hollywood Bowl and London’s O2 Arena. Other recent touring productions include the Tony Award-winners American Idiot and In the Heights, and Avenue Q, Motown, R&H Cinderella, Something Rotten! and Mamma Mia! WLP is led by founding partner and President Stephen Gabriel and Vice President Nancy Gabriel. worklightproductions.com.

PORT CITY TECHNICAL (Production Management) is a production management company based in Charleston, S.C. Also referred to as “Work Light South,” PCT was initially started in 1993 as Technical Theater Solutions by Rhys Williams. TTS worked with WLP on many shows, including American Idiot, Nice Work If You Can Get It, In the Heights and Avenue Q. Since the conception of PCT, tours with WLP have included Mamma Mia!, Vocalosity, Motown: The Musical, Cinderella, Something Rotten! and the pre-broadway Ain’t Too Proud: The Temptations Musical.

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WHO’S WHO in the CAST STAFF FOR RENT ORIGINAL LIGHTING DESIGN BY BLAKE BURBA WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS PRODUCER Stephen Gabriel Nancy Gabriel GENERAL MANAGEMENT Anièle Fortin, General Manager Scott Seay, Director of Tour Finance Courtney King, Associate General Manager Kevin Greene Carolyn Smith Owen Likely Noelle Hedgcock TECHNICAL SUPERVISION PORT CITY TECHNICAL Rhys Williams, Production Manager Mackenzie Foster, Director of Production Operations Tom Klonowski Rossella Human Jeff Human Ryan George Miriam Michaels Austin Darby COMPANY MANAGER KERRICK DOUGHERTY Assistant Company Manager.............Maggie Swahl TOUR BOOKING AGENCY THE BOOKING GROUP Meredith Blair, Rich Rundle, Brian Brooks tbgtours.broadway TOUR MARKETING DIRECTION ALLIED TOURING Marya K. Peters Andrew Damer Anne Dailey Meyer Jessica Cary Jennifer Gallagher Scott Praefke Jacqueline Smith Anne Waisanen Janie Dickerson Hayden Anderson CASTING WOJCIK | SEAY CASTING Scott Wojcik Gayle Seay Holly Buczek Courtney Hammond Nick Ferrao PRODUCTION TEAM Associate Director..................................Trey Ellett Film Designer.................................... Daniel Brodie Projection Consultant.........................Bruno Ingram Associate Costume Designer................. Molly Walz

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Costume Assistant............................ Kriss Bicking Associate Lighting Designer..............Mike Megliola, Aaron Tacy Lighting Programmer........................ Dustin Adams Hair & Makeup Design Associate......Yulitzin Alvarez Production Assistant.......................... Alli Gersbach Casting Intern.....................................Abigail Isom Creative Services...............Allied Global Marketing/ Debbie Allamong, Mark DeSalvo, Eric Stormoen Company Manager..................... Kerrick Dougherty Assistant Company Manager............. Maggie Swahl Production Stage Manager..............Gabrielle Norris Assistant Stage Manager......................Bailey Saxe Dance Captain.............................. James Schoppe Assistant Dance Captain ............ Jason Tyler Smith Head Carpenter..................................Shane Lowry Assistant Carpenter........................... Austin Fowler Head Electrician.................................Alicia Roman Assistant Electrician......................... Kathleen Cole Head Audio.......................................... Brian Davis Assistant Audio................................... Robert Isley Head Props................................Amy Laemmerhirt Head Wardrobe.....................................Katie Dean Head Hair and Makeup.....................Yulitzin Alvarez Production Photography........................ Amy Boyle General Management Consultant..........John Corker Legal Counsel................. Levine Plotkin Menin, LLP Loren Plotkin, Hailey Ferber Accounting............................ WithumSmith+Brown Robert Fried, CPA, Karen Kowigos, CPA, Anthony Moore, CPA Controller ...................................... Galbraith & Co Kenny Noth & Jill Johnson Merchandising................................Creative Goods Merchandise Supervisor.............. Cynteria Osborne Insurance.........................Maury, Donnelly and Parr Bob Middleton Banking......................................... Signature Bank Tomas Kasulka, Margaret Monigan Payroll................................... PEOPLE/Kim Merhar Travel Agent........................................Road Rebel Trucking & Hauling........................... Janco Limited CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Sound Equipment by Masque Sound ® Lighting Equipment by Christie Lites Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).

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TRIANGLE RISING STARS CELEBRATING THE BEST OF HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE IN OUR REGION

DPAC is proud to present the 10th anniversary of Triangle Rising Stars, the regional qualifying event for The National High School Musical Theatre Awards™ (NHSMTA).

NHSMTA is a national competition that celebrates outstanding student performances in high school musical productions across the United States.Triangle Rising Stars brings together high school musical theatre students from Durham, the Triangle and the surrounding region to perform and compete for a chance to represent DPAC in the national finals in New York City each summer.

A team of judges from DPAC, Duke University, ABC 11, Carolina Theatre and other arts and performance professionals attend area high school musical productions throughout the school year. Twenty finalists are then selected to rehearse and compete with the best of their peers, culminating in a live performance at the Triangle Rising Stars Showcase and Awards show at DPAC each May. This year, seven awards will be presented during the live ceremony: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Dancer, Best Singer, Best Ensemble, Triangle Shining Star (congeniality award), and The Marchael Bayne Award for Best Musical.

The students awarded Best Actress and Best Actor each receive $2,000 academic scholarships and are invited on an all-expenses-paid trip to the NHSMTA program in New York City in June at Nederlander’s Minskoff Theatre, home for Disney’s The Lion King.

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About NHSMTA – The National High School Musical Theatre Awards™ (NHSMTA) was established in 2009 to elevate the importance of theatre arts education in schools and reward excellence in student performance.

The program impacts over 50,000 students annually who participate in high school musical theatre competitions sponsored by thirty professional theatres throughout the US. Also known as The Jimmy® Awards, named for Broadway impresario James M. Nederlander, this yearround program is administered by The Broadway League Foundation Inc.

Please visit DPACnc.com/TRS for more information on Triangle Rising Stars. More information on NHSMTA and The Jimmy Awards can be found at jimmyawards.com.

Special thanks to our community partners and judges for participating!

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HEART OF THE ARTS Community Engagement — Sharing the Magic of Live Entertainment Since 2008, DPAC’s community outreach programs have been making connections between the shows DPAC presents and local students and non-profit arts organizations.

Each season, DPAC coordinates educational workshops led by touring Broadway cast and crew members for Durham students interested in the performing arts.

Students and their teachers have told us that DPAC’s educational outreach events are among their school year’s highlights.The chance to interact with Broadway theater professionals is inspiring; they provide real-world insights and offer students a oncein-a-lifetime experience.

DPAC For All, a program started in 2018, reserves $20 tickets exclusively for residents of Durham.This program provides an opportunity for many to experience their first-ever Broadway musical at a savings of 25% to 75%. Residents can purchase these specially discounted tickets in-person at the Blue Cross of NC Ticket Center at DPAC. New this year, is DPAC’s Inclusion Project.This new program provides a DPAC VIP experience to deserving community members, those who serve to make a difference for others in everyday life here in the Triangle. Recipients will have the opportunity to enjoy the magic of live entertainment at DPAC, as a small reward and recognition for their service in our communities. Want to nominate someone?

Email us at inclusionproject@dpacnc.com to learn more.

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Snacks and Beverages at DPAC We invite you to enjoy drinks and light snacks before the show. DPAC offers a wide assortment of soft drinks, Dasani bottled water, coffee brewed by Starbucks, highly rated wines, hand-crafted mixed drinks, and award-winning craft beers.

Sweets Candy $4.00 Peanut M&M’s, Plain M&M’s, Starbursts, Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Twizzlers, Reese’s Pieces

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Snacks Planters Trail Mix $3.00 Pringles $3.00 Original, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Crème & Onion

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Hot Beverages Coffee $5.00 We Proudly Serve Starbucks Pike Place Roast & Decaf Pike Place Roast

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Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa $5.00 Small snacks and drinks are welcome in the seating area, but as a courtesy to those around you, eat and drink as quietly as possible. Please know that odors and noisy wrappers can disturb others. We also ask that you finish sandwiches or other large food items before entering the seating area.

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Cold Beverages Soft Drinks $6.00

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Soft Drinks $4.00

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Mixed Drinks Hand-Crafted Cocktails $10.00 Tito’s, Jim Beam, Jose Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Jack Daniels, Johnnie Walker Red, Malibu

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GUEST ETIQUETTE At DPAC, we’re committed to Guest Courtesy. Please remember to be a good neighbor to those seated around you.

AFTER THE PERFORMANCE

Yes, the lobby gets busy and the parking lots can be tricky, but please remain at your seats until the houselights come up. As a courtesy to the performers and other audience members, DPAC asks that you do not rush for the exits prematurely at the end of the performance.

CAMERAS / RECORDING

Photography and video recording is prohibited by almost all of the events that DPAC hosts. All electronic devices (cell phones, smartphones, tablets, digital cameras) must be turned off before the start of the show. The light from phones is distracting to others throughout the seating area. Cameras with a detachable lens are never allowed at DPAC, and for most shows, no cameras of any kind are allowed including small pointand-shoot cameras.

ENTERING AND EXITING THE SEATING AREA

Please time your exit and re-entry to the seating area to occur only at intermission or breaks between songs. This is a courtesy to other guests around you who will appreciate you keeping these disruptions to a minimum.

KIDS AT DPAC

Please note that all guests require a ticket, regardless of age. Children under the age of 6 are not allowed at most DPAC performances including Broadway, Concerts and Comedy shows.

For some shows DPAC will make recommendations on the appropriate minumum age based on the content and the length of the event. Parental discretion is always advised and judgment of the appropriateness of the content for each show should be made on an individual basis prior to purchase. Children must be able to sit quietly in their own seat without disturbing other guests. As a further courtesy to our guests, DPAC recommends one parent or chaperone for every one child in attendance.

IT CAN WAIT.

Please save texting until AFTER the show. The light from phones is distracting to others throughout the theater. Please keep them turned off.

IT’S SUPERSTAR ENTERTAINMENT, NOT A FOOD FEST

Small snacks and drinks are welcome in the seating area, but as a courtesy to those around you, eat and drink as quietly as possible. Please know that odors and noisy wrappers can disturb others. We also ask that you finish sandwiches or other large food items before entering the seating area.

QUIET PLEASE.

Once the show starts, please let the stage be the center of attention. We ask that you turn off all cell phones and limit conversation. If children are attending this performance with you, please exit the theater immediately if they become restless or talkative.

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At DPAC, we’re tired of seeing unauthorized ticket brokers take advantage of DPAC ticket buyers.

Don’t be fooled by online websites who mimic DPAC’s name or website and offer tickets they might not even have. You will always pay more, will rarely get the seats they advertise, and you may even receive counterfeit tickets.

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Go directly to DPACnc.com or to Ticketmaster.com; type it in yourself, rather than using an online search. These are the only OFFICIAL ONLINE TICKETING PROVIDERS for events at DPAC.

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“Speculative Listing” is when unofficial sellers list tickets for sale even though they do not actually have those tickets. They are betting they can trick you into buying tickets, often in seat locations you may not really want and at a price much higher than what others are paying for the same seats. For more information about speculative ticketing, visit this warning from Ticketmaster: https://insider.ticketmaster.com/spec-ticketing/

Avoid unsecured purchases from fraudulent and misleading online ticket brokers.

Don’t overpay for your tickets. For the best prices and best selection, always go directly to DPACnc.com or Ticketmaster.com and BUY DIRECT!

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DISCOVER BROADWAY Donate your tickets and give area students the chance to experience their first Broadway show ever!

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During the 2018 / 2019 season, DPAC saw a 60% growth in Discover

Broadway donations. Thanks to the generosity of DPAC’s Season Seat

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including students from Durham Public Schools and Partners for Youth Opportunity plus seniors living in Durham public housing. For many, these seats provided opportunities to experience their first Broadway show ever.

For the 2018 / 2019 season, DPAC’s Discover Broadway will be partnering with Durham Public Schools and North Carolina Central University to reach students in the performing arts who would otherwise be unable to attend a hit Broadway show at DPAC. By generously donating tickets you cannot use, Durham students will receive the chance to experience the magic of a hit Broadway show. These donated tickets provide the opportunity of a lifetime.

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VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Become a Volunteer at DPAC DPAC invites you to become a member of DPAC Stars, the volunteer corps that assist guests at every DPAC event. Launched in 2008, DPAC Stars are part of Durham Wayfinders, a city-wide volunteer program facilitated by Discover Durham.

We invite you to serve as an ambassador for Durham in welcoming guests to the nearly 250 events that DPAC’s hosts each year. As a volunteer at DPAC, you have the privilege of being our guests’ first impression of DPAC and for many, their first impression of Durham.

DPAC has hosted over 2,200 performances and four million guests since opening in 2008. We would not be where we are today without the contributions of the members of this important program.

DPAC STARS IMPORTANT ROLE

Volunteers play many important roles at DPAC: • Provide information and directions to guests as they arrive at the main parking areas used for DPAC events • Greet and assist guests with directions just inside the entrances to DPAC • Distribute programs and information on upcoming events

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