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Features

The Performance

8 ’Trust In Your Song’

15 Program and notes

12 The Color Purple’s

Departments

How Spamalot’s Lady of the Lake found her grail.

Liberated Lady Taprena Augustine (Shug Avery) returns to Atlanta.

42 Information 44 Staff/Etiquette 60 The Buzz

46 Fox Fun Facts

How much do you know about the Fox Theatre’s history?

48 Living the Dream(coat)

Anthony Federov on overcoming adversity, “American Idol” and why he loves playing Joseph.

52 MODA Moves Into Midtown

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Caroline Bowman as the Lady of the Lake in Monty Python’s Spamalot.

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‘trust in Your song’ How Spamalot’s Lady of the Lake found her grail

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nstead of taking an internship the summer between her junior and senior years in college, Caroline Bowman decided to go to New York.

“I made a pact to myself that I would go to any [audition] I was right for,” Bowman says. She auditioned for the role of Carmen Diaz in FAME — The Musical and Rizzo in Grease.

“I ended up booking both jobs — which was awesome — but it put me in a bit of a pickle,” she says. FAME was scheduled to tour China for three months, followed by a one-month engagement of Grease — in Istanbul, Turkey. There was no way she’d be able to start her senior year at Penn State University on time.

Luckily, she was able to work out a way she could miss a little school and graduate on time.

In China, she found that audiences followed a particular protocol. “They were very quiet during the show,” Bowman explains. “But at the end, they just erupted.” Every week, the show traveled to a new city. The highlight was Beijing, Bowman says, and seeing the Great Wall of China.

A few days after graduating, Bowman flew to Turkey. The theater in Istanbul was an outdoor arena that doubled as a concert venue. “One night they tore down our set and Rihanna came in and performed on our stage,” Bowman remembers. From the stage, she could see the moon and its reflection on the Bosphorus, the body of water that separates Europe from Asia.

Less than a year out of college, Bowman is on the road again. This time she’s in the national tour of Monty Python’s Spamalot.

“If you trust in your song/Keep your eyes on the goal/ Then the prize you won’t fail/That’s your grail.”

— Lady of the Lake, “Find Your Grail,” Monty Python’s Spamalot Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 9

going to happen and where the grail is. And one of her goals is to get King Arthur to marry her.”

Although she knew of the Monty Python comedy troupe before joining Spamalot, she didn’t much care for the style. But her love of the show has transformed her into a big fan.

“It’s kind of brilliant how simple the humor is,” she says. “People leave the show whistling and singing and feeling good. I think that’s what people want in their lives right now. I think 10 EncoreAtlantA.com

that’s one of the reasons why the show is so successful.”

“Lovingly ripped off” from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Spamalot opened on Broadway in 2005. Directed by Mike Nichols, it received 14 Tony Award nominations and won three, including Tony Award for Best Musical. Its initial run grossed more than $175 million dollars, played more than 1,500 performances and was seen by more than two million people.

The Lady of the Lake spends a lot of time offstage, but when she does appear, she makes a huge impact. Especially during the second act’s show-stopping “Diva’s Lament,” a solo number Bowman relishes. “It’s nothing but me and my vocals,” she says.

“Every time I walk out on that stage, I get to make it mine. It’s empowering, and I feel like I’ll come out of this role with a new sense of confidence and power in what I have to offer.”

The original Lady of the Lake, Sara Ramírez, won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical and went on to play the role of Callie Torres on “Grey’s Anatomy.” No one knows where Bowman will go from here. But if she follows her character’s advice to “trust in her song,” she’ll likely have many more opportunities to shine.

Monty Python’s Spamalot plays the Fabulous Fox Theatre June 3-5.

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“It’s so cool seeing all these different theaters and how beautiful they are,” Bowman says. “We performed at the St. Louis Fox and it was gorgeous. … I’m excited to come to the Fox in Atlanta.”

Bowman plays the Lady of the Lake, King Arthur’s spiritual guardian, a woman with her own agenda. “She is this fabulous diva who shows up to help King Arthur,” Bowman says of her character. “She has a lot of power because she knows everything that’s

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Taprena Augustine stars as Shug Avery in The Color Purple.

The Color Purple’s

liberated lady Taprena Augustine (Shug Avery) returns to Atlanta By Kathy Janich

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racious, Miss Celie’s work boots have covered a lot of ground since her story was first set to music at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre in 2004.

The Color Purple followed its world premiere there with a 15-month Broadway run and a first national tour that lasted nearly three years. This edition, the second national tour, first kicked up dirt in Baltimore in March 2010. Its cast of 25 and accompanying crew get a respite when its windows are shuttered June 26 in Nashville (although 2012 bookings are promised). All told, some 1,400 audiences, give or take, have seen Miss Celie’s journey from down-andout 14-year-old to gray-haired entrepreneur.

The show’s Atlanta homecoming is a bit of a trifecta: There’s its birth at the Alliance; the fact that it’s set in Georgia (from 1909 to 1949); and finally, there’s Taprena Augustine, who plays Shug Avery.

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Lyrics by

Music by

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ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Starring

Anthony Federov with

Janet Metz as the Narrator Tony Lawson and James Young and

Andrew Black, Whitney Branan, Scott Brateng, Chandler Converse, Scott Difford, Brad Greer, Lisa Guignard, Courtenay Krieger, Luke Lazzaro, Ross Lekites, Jose Luaces, Christine Lyons, Michael Mahany, Lindsay Moore, Jessica Bailey Pack, Amanda Paulson, Ashley Peacock, David Scott Purdy, Billy Sarna, Donald C. Shorter, Jr Costume Design

Scenic Design

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j. branson Casting

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Lighting Design

John demous

Children’s Musical Director

Bill Newberry

Production Stage Manager

John w. Calder, III

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Technical Supervisor

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Company Manager

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Theater of the Stars is a Not-for- Profit Cultural Treasure which was founded in Atlanta in 1953.

We are founding members of the Atlanta Coalition for Performing Arts (ACPA), National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT), The Independent Presenters Network (IPN) and long standing members of the Broadway League (presenters of the Tony Awards ®)

Dear Patrons, Subscribers and Friends: Welcome to the first show of our 2011 season, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this production. The musical styles ranging from countrywestern to calypso to rock ’n’ roll ensures that everyone has a favorite song and has a great time. This Old Testament tale is both timely and timeless and is always a crowd pleaser.

We are happy to welcome Anthony Fedorov to our stage and know that you will love his voice and his portrayal of Joseph. Anthony is best known as a season four “American Idol” contestant and has performed the role of Joseph across the country. We are also happy to have Janet Metz as our Narrator, who previously performed the role with Donny Osmond.

Last but not least, we would also like to acknowledge the enormous children’s chorus (more than 50 kids) that is included in this production. We had an amazing audition with wonderful local youth actors, and are happy to have them perform in our show. We are proud of the actors chosen for this production and know you will also appreciate the musical and acting talent on our stage.

As we start our 59th season, I’d like to thank you for being an integral part of our not-for-profit theater company. We are very excited by our lineup and look forward to the productions coming to the Fox Theatre. Next up in our season is the first national tour of the five-time Tony Award-nominated smash hit musical Rock of Ages (July 5–10) with “American Idol’s” Constantine Maroulis. Then, we produce the classic about Anatevka, Fiddler on the Roof (July 19–24), followed by the show that brings together the legendary music of Frank Sinatra and the creative vision of Tony-Award-winner Twyla Tharp, Come Fly Away (Aug. 2–7). We continue with the unforgettable oddball romantic comedy, Guys and Dolls (Aug. 16-21) and conclude by producing the popular favorite, Annie (Jan. 14-22), which we plan to cast with a majority of local actors. It’s an exciting lineup and we hope to see you there!

CHRISTOPHER B. MANOS Producer NICHOLAS F. MANOS President BOARD OF TRUSTEES James C. Howard Chairman of the Board John C. Breckenridge Dr. Robert L. Bunnen Belinda Bunnen Reusch Robin Ferst Ken Haldin Joe Hall Virginia Hepner Phil Jacobs Ingrid Saunders Jones Adam Orkin Dennis Reagan Grant Wilmer, Jr. Melody Wilder Wilson Past Presidents Maurice “Bromo” Seltzer Peter J. Stelling Robert H. Ferst John N. Wall, Jr. Dr. Robert L. Bunnen Emeritus Shirley Franklin Aaron J. Johnson Henri Jova William Orkin Glen P. Robinson Dr. John E. Skandalakis Dom H. Wyant David Yu

If you are not a subscriber or member of Theater of the Stars and would like to become one, I invite you to join our family for the 2011 season. There are several opportunities for participation, including the Star Circle and Production Sponsorships.

All include benefits that feature recognition and opportunities to get a closer look at how Theater of the Stars brings musical theater to life at the Fox. Please contact us at 404-252-8960 to find out more about our programs.

Again, thank you for your patronage. Sit back, relax and enjoy our first produced production of the season. We couldn’t be who we are without you and look forward to entertaining you in 2011. Enjoy Joseph!

All my best,

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cast Joseph……………………………………......................................................... Anthony Fedorov Narrator................................................................................................................. Janet Metz Pharaoh…………………………………………….....................................................Tony Lawson Jacob/Potiphar……………………………............................................................... JAMES YOUNG Mrs. Potiphar……………………………............................................................... LISA GUIGNARD Butler…………………………………………………............................................ MICHAEL MAHANY Baker………………………………………………............................................ DAVID SCOTT PURDY Reuben………………………………………………..................................................TONY LAWSON Simeon……………………………………………….................................................... BRAD GREER Levi………………………………………................................................................. LUKE LAZZARO Napthali………………………………………........................................................ SCOTT BRATENG Issachar....................................................................................................... MICHAEL MAHANY Asher……………………………………................................................................... ROSS LEKITES Dan…………………………………...........................................................................BILLY SARNA Zebulun……………………………………............................................................. SCOTT DIFFORD Gad……………………………………............................................................ DAVID SCOTT PURDY Benjamin…………………………………….............................................................. JOSE LUACES Judah…………………………………………….........................................DONALD C. SHORTER, JR Apache Dancers........................................................... SCOTT BRATENG & COURTENAY KRIEGER Levi’s Wife…..................................................................................................ASHLEY PEACOCK WIVES WHITNEY BRANAN, CHANDLER CONVERSE, LISA GUIGNARD, COURTENAY KRIEGER, CHRISTINE LYONS, LINDSAY MOORE, JESSICA BAILEY PACK, ASHLEY PEACOCk Swings/Dance Captain Male Swing………………………………............................................................... Andrew Black Female Swing………………………................................................................. Amanda Paulson Dance Captain………………...............................................................................Lisa Guignard UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.

Joseph………………………………....................................................................... Ross Lekites Narrator………………………............................................................................Christine Lyons Pharaoh……………….....................................................................................Michael Mahany Stage Management Production Stage Manager……………….......................................................John W. Calder, III Stage Manager……………………………....................................................... Debora F. Porazzi Assistant Stage Manager………………….......................................................Cambra Overend LOCAL CHILDREN’S CHOIR John Allen, Jackson Arnold, Asheton Arnold, Chris Arredondo, Jada Bartolozzi, Carter Elizabeth Best, Lydia Blair, Jordan Mackenzie Clark, Shelby Cody, Brett Cooper, Aspen Countryman, Nadia Crawlle, Barrett Crowder, Emerson Delonga, Makenzie Dixon, Emma Dowdy, Ben Drabik, Abby Goldberg, Lily Guthrie, Rachel Hamilton, Lauren Hill, Tayler LaNett Jackson, Shea Jones, Miia Kinnunen, Aliya Kraar, Jade Long, Elijah Marcano, Cassady McClincy, Chase McGrath, Palesa Molapo, Katelyn Nacon, Skylar Nicholson, Alyssa Payne, Elizabeth Perryman, Taylor Sage Priday, David Reingold, Max River Roberts, Leith Rogers, Noah Schnacky, Thomas Shoup, Téa Siegmund, Justin Sterner, Brendan Taliaferro, Zach Timson, Nathaniel Unger, Phoebe Unger, Hope Valls, George Villaume, Kennedy Elise Walls, Nicole Webb, Olivia Wernecke, Kaylin Woodward, Marguerite Yearns

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cast

Anthony fedorov

Janet Metz

Tony lawson

James young

andrew black

whitney branan

Scott Brateng

chandler converse

scott difford

Brad Greer

Lisa guignard

courtenay krieger

Luke lazzaro

ross lekites

jose luaces

christine lyons

Michael Mahany

Lindsay Moore

Jessica Bailey Pack

Amanda paulson

ashley peacock

David Scott Purdy

billy sarna

donald c. shorter, jr

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scenes & musical nUmbers ACT I Scene 1:

Overture..................................................................................... Orchestra

Scene 2:

Prologue....................................................................................... Narrator

Scene 3:

“Any Dream Will Do”......................................................... Joseph, Children

Scene 4:

“Jacob and Sons/Joseph’s Coat”.......................... Narrator, Brothers, Wives, Children, Jacob, Joseph

Scene 5:

“Joseph’s Dreams”..................Narrator, Joseph, Brothers, Female Ensemble

Scene 6:

“Poor, Poor Joseph”...........................................Narrator, Brothers, Children

Scene 7:

“One More Angel in Heaven”..................Levi, Levi’s Wife, Narrator, Brothers, Wives, Jacob, Children

Scene 8:

“Potiphar”..................... Narrator, Ensemble, Mrs. Potiphar, Potiphar, Joseph

Scene 9:

“Close Every Door”.......................................................... Joseph, Children

Scene 10: “Go, Go, Go Joseph”........Narrator, Butler, Baker, Ensemble, Joseph, Children ACT II Scene 11: Entr’acte...................................................................................... Children Scene 12: “Pharaoh Story”.............................................................. Narrator, Children Scene 13: “Poor, Poor Pharaoh/Song of the King”..................Narrator, Butler, Pharaoh, Children, Ensemble Scene 14: “Pharaoh’s Dream Explained”........................... Joseph, Ensemble, Children Scene 15: “Stone the Crows”................................ Narrator, Pharaoh, Children, Joseph Scene 16: “Those Canaan Days”.................. Simeon, Jacob, Brothers, Apache Dancers Scene 17: “The Brothers Came to Egypt”/”Grovel, Grovel” ......Narrator, Brothers, Joseph Scene 18: “Who’s The Thief”..... Joseph, Narrator, Brothers, Female Ensemble, Children Scene 19: “Benjamin Calypso”................. Judah, Brothers, Female Ensemble, Children Scene 20: “Joseph All The Time”...........................Narrator, Joseph, Children, Brothers, Female Ensemble Scene 21: “Jacob in Egypt”...................................Narrator, Jacob, Children, Ensemble Scene 22: “Any Dream Will Do”.................Joseph, Narrator, Ensemble, Jacob, Children Scene 23: “Joseph Megamix”...................................................................... Company

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bios

Principals

ANTHONY FEDOROV (Joseph) is an “American Idol” veteran. On season four of the show, audiences clicked with Anthony thanks to his charisma and heartfelt performances. After his TV run, Fedorov made good on a promise to not break his artistic stride. “The American Idol” Summer Tour followed and saw more than half a million fans across 44 cities turning out to experience Fedorov’s live show. In 2007, Fedorov added off-Broadway to his resume.

He joined the cast of the world’s longestrunning musical, The Fantasticks. Fedorov continued his work in musical theatre when he starred as Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He has performed the role at the Civic Center of Oklahoma City, the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, North Shore Music Theatre in Boston, the Ordway in St. Paul, Tokyo and now the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. When he’s not performing, Anthony continues his passion for creating music and helping others in need. He has worked with the the Sarcoma Foundation of America since 2007 as an advocate, celebrity spokesman and board member. Anthony’s focus is now on the release of his debut EP, titled Never Over, on Airgo Music. His highly anticipated single “You’re Perfect” will be released June 29 and will be available through his website, anthonyfedorov.com, airgomusic.com and iTunes.

JANET METZ (Narrator) starred as the Narrator opposite Donny Osmond in the North American premiere of “Joseph…” and can be heard on the Canadian cast recording. Broadway: Fiddler on the Roof, Marie Christine (cast recording), On the Town, Once Upon a Mattress (recording).

Off-Broadway: Bingo (Drama League nomination — featured actress, recording), Falsettoland (recording), I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Lucky Stiff (recording), I Love NY (recording). Tours: The Music of

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stop the World…, Music of the Night. Regional/premieres include: The Spitfire Grill, Barry Manilow’s Harmony (Drama-Logue Award — featured actress), Fame, Casino Paradise (recording), The Rink, Mack and Mabel. TV: “Mercy,” “Live With Regis ...,” “Trinity,” “Out of the Box.” For my family.

TONY LAWSON (Reuben/Pharaoh) played Ralph Sheldrake in the TOTS’ tour of White Christmas last year. He’s been seen at the Fox in Beauty in the Beast, Music Man and 42nd Street. His national tours include Les Miserables, Ken Hill’s Phantom of the Opera and Joe Hardy in Damn Yankees opposite Dick Van Dyke. He stood-by for Randy Quaid in the pre-Broadway production of Lone Star Love at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre.

Tony has been seen at the Goodspeed Opera House, Paper Mill Playhouse, Alley Theatre and Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre. He recently finished a run of 7 Brides/Brothers singing Adam opposite his wife, actress Krista Severeid.

JAMES YOUNG (Jacob/Potiphar) Broadway: Crazy For You, My Fair Lady, Me and My Girl, A Chorus Line, The Tap Dance Kid. National tours/ regional: High School Musical, 42nd Street, Ballroom, Beauty and the Beast, Dr. Doolittle, Annie, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, Singin’ in the Rain. Thanks to the incomparable Mr. Manos, the General, Co. and stage management of TOTS for this 10th production. However, the production for which Mr. Young is most proud continues to be his daughters Kristina and Alessandra.

Ensemble

ANDREW BLACK (Male Swing) has performed from the stage of Carnegie Hall to the streets of Tokyo’s DisneySea. Credits include Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Dance Captain and Swing); 42nd Street (Andy Lee); Thoroughly Modern Millie (Dance Captain) at Gateway Playhouse and Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 21

bios Freshly Tossed (NYMF). Andrew teaches theater and tap dance at STEPS, NYC.

friends and family for their continued love and support.

WHITNEY BRANAN (Ensemble) has performed across the country (Be the Dance at Bally’s Casino, Las Vegas) and across the ocean (three award-winning trips to the International Fringe Festival).

New York: The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet), Pippin (Catherine), Hair (Sheila). Regional: Hairspray (Amber), A Chorus Line (Val).

Film: The Blind Side. SAG, AEA.

BRAD GREER (Simeon) A native of Hampton, Ga., Brad is thrilled to be performing so close to home! Credits include Altar Boyz (Mark, national tour, Five Course Love (Geva Theatre), Footloose (Willard, Centre Theatre). Proud member of the Broadway Boys, AEA and UArts alum!

SCOTT BRATENG (Napthali/Apache Dancer) Tours: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Scooter), Cabaret (Two Ladies). Regional: Spamalot, Singin’ in the Rain (Sid Philips/ The Baron), West Side Story (A-rab), Evita (Mario), Best Little Whorehouse…, Pippin, Wonderful Town, Anything Goes. Training: BFA NYU/Tisch/CAP21 Class of ’04, Pacific Northwest Ballet. Thanks to his family for their love and support.

CHANDLER CONVERSE (Ensemble), an Award-winning vocalist, dancer and writer, has performed in 17 professional stage productions. Her 10 Theater of the Stars musicals include the world premiere of Disney’s High School Musical, the regional tour of The Sound of Music (Louisa) and the Houston tour of Music Man. Recipient of the U.S. Surgeon General’s Medallion, Prudential Spirit of Community Medallion and the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award, Chandler has addressed Congress, national summits and network broadcast audiences to champion healthier lifestyles for American students. Chandler is the winner of merit and music scholarships at Agnes Scott College.

SCOTT DIFFORD (Zebulun) is thrilled to be here! Selected credits include: A Christmas Carol (Broadway); Ragtime (national tour); The Producers (Riverside Theatre); Miss Saigon, Oklahoma!, White Christmas and Cats (PCLO); High School Musical, Cats (WVPT); Joseph…Dreamcoat (Mountain Playhouse). Much thanks to my 22 EncoreAtlantA.com

LISA GUIGNARD (Mrs. Potiphar/Dance Captain) began her career as a Rockette. She went on to perform or serve as dance captain in the Broadway revivals of Camelot, My Fair Lady and Good News. Pre-B’way and national tour credits include Hellzapoppin, Collette and Home Again. Regionally she has performed in and/or helped restage the original choreography for more than 30 productions. She is happy to be working with director Norb Joerder, whose creativity and generosity continue to give her the happiest moments of her career in the theater.

COURTENAY KRIEGER (Apache Dancer) is thrilled to be making her first appearance with Theater of the Stars. Credits include Thoroughly Modern Millie and Guys & Dolls with Sacramento Music Circus; All Shook Up, Bye Bye Birdie, A Funny Thing Happened…

(Vibrata), A Chorus Line (Judy), and West Side Story. Courtenay is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine.

LUKE LAZZARO (Levi) was most recently seen in Gigi at Reprise in Los Angeles.

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bios Monty (Malcolm), Jesus Christ Superstar (Simon), Joseph... Dreamcoat (Joseph), Swing Fever, South Pacific. Film: Walking to Maryland. Thanks to my family, friends, and Mandy for all the love and support!

JOSE LUACES (Benjamin) Jose is thrilled to be performing with this wonderful cast.

Credits incude NYC: Venus Flytrap (Tom / Dot). Tours: 101 Dalmatians (Ensemble), Reel to Real (Benson). Regional: Altar Boyz (Juan), Actors Playhouse; She Loves Me (Arpad), Caldwell Theater; West Side Story (Chino), Alabama Shakespeare Festival; Disney’s Aladdin (Aladdin), Seaside Music Theater. JoseLuaces.com.

CHRISTINE LYONS (Narrator u/s) NY: The Marriage of Figaro (Lincoln Center), A Little Night Music (MSM Wkshp).

Regional: La Traviata (Austin Lyric Opera), Ragtime (Portland Center Stage), Big River (Goodspeed), All Shook Up (MerryGo-Round Playhouse), and Miss Saigon (Pittsburgh Musical Theater). University: A Chorus Line, Alcina (CMU). BFA, Carnegie Mellon University. Atlanta District AwardWinner in the Metropolitan Opera’s National Competition. christinelyonsmusic.com MICHAEL MAHANY (Issachar/Butler/ Pharaoh u/s) New York and national tours: Spring Awakening, High School Musical, The Sound of Music. Regional: High School Musical (PCLO, TOTS), High School Musical 2 (TOTS), Into the Woods, Annie Get Your Gun, Forward. Film: Sex and the City 2, Narenji. Training: BFA, musical theatre, Boston Conservatory. Love to Mom, Dad, Jana, DBA, D’izWi’z and always Sara. michaelmahany.com.

LINDSAY MOORE (Ensemble) is proud to be a part of the Joseph... cast!

Credits include: On the Town (Paper Mill Playhouse), The Wedding Singer (NETworks first national tour), High School Musical (The Fireside), and Joseph… (The Fireside).

Western Michigan University alumni. Lots of love to my family and friends!

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JESSICA BAILEY PACK (Ensemble) is thankful to be living her dream and so excited to be performing once again with Atlanta TOTS! NYC credits: Radio City Rockette. National tours: 42nd Street (first national), and Copacabana. Regional: 42nd Street TOTS. You can catch Jessica performing in Kirk Franklin’s choir in the upcoming movie Joyful Noise starring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. BFA in dance from the University of Oklahoma. Love and thanks to my supportive friends, family, and Stevo.

AMANDA PAULSON (Female Swing) is thrilled to be working on Joseph! National tours: White Christmas, Beauty and the Beast, My Fair Lady, Yankee Doodle.

Favorite regional theaters: 5th Avenue, Sacramento Music Circus, Kansas City Starlight, Pittsburgh CLO, North Shore Music Theatre (and many more). Upcoming productions: Getting married Sept. 19 to her amazing fiance Kevin.

ASHLEY PEACOCK (Levi’s Wife) was last seen in the Theatre of the stars touring production of White Christmas and is delighted to be back with Joseph!

Recent credits: 42nd street (Westchester Broadway Theatre, Goodspeed Opera house, national and Asia Tour) Irving Berlin’s I Love a Piano (Eileen), national tour. Our Hit parade (Joe’s pub, NYC).

Holiday spectacular (Gateway Playhouse).

Love and thanks to my Ive, fam and everyone at TOTS. Gratitude.

DAVID SCOTT PURDY (Gad/The Baker) David is happy to be making his Atlanta Theater of the Stars debut! National tours: The Producers. Regional credits: Forever Plaid, The Foreigner, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Oklahoma, 42nd Street. He’d like to thank his mom, brothers and Kate for their continued support!

BILLY SARNA (Dan) is thrilled to perform in this production of Joseph! Some of Billy’s credits include regional productions of

bios Miss Saigon, The Full Monty, It’s a Wonderful Life and the national tour of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. He thanks his family and friends for their love and support.

DONALD C. SHORTER, JR (Judah) is very happy to be making his Theater of the Stars debut with this amazing show! Donald has been seen onstage in Charlottetown’s Hairspray (Duane) starring George Wendt, the first national tour of A Chorus Line (Richie), Hairspray (national tour), and was a member of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company.I would like to thank God, family and friends for all their love and support! Enjoy the show!!!

Stage Management

JOHN W. CALDER, III (Production Stage Manager) thanks you for supporting theater. Equity member since 1981.

Fourth Dreamcoat. The Light in the Piazza, Cinderella (Sally Struthers/Marcia Wallace). National tours: White Christmas (2008, 2010), 42nd Street, Les Misérables, Disney’s High School Musical, A Chorus Line (Donna McKechnie), Dreamgirls (Jennifer Holliday), Anything Goes (Chita Rivera), The King and I, South Pacific, Hello, Dolly!

(Madeline Kahn), The Sound of Music (Debby Boone), Lincoln Center’s Carousel (Patrick Wilson), Harold Prince’s Show Boat. Worked with President Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, Hillary Clinton, Madonna, Muhammad Ali, Gwen Verdon, Meryl Streep, Angela Lansbury, Jane Powell, Barbara Cook, Julie Andrews. Musical theater collector = more than 10,000 recordings. JWCalder3LACA@aol.com.

Debora F. Porazzi (Stage Manager) is a veteran stage manager of ten Broadway shows. She has also served as an assistant production manager at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and before that, NJPAC director of performances, arts education. Debora has held the position

of associate hospitality and transportation manager of the World Science Festival for her second consecutive year. Most notable among her corporate and special events credits are stage manager for the Tony Awards, Carnegie Hall and the Clinton Global Initiative.

CAMBRA OVEREND (Assistant Stage Manager) TOTS: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Broadway: That Championship Season, August: Osage County. OffBroadway: Playwrights Horizons, The Public Theater, Primary Stages, Classic Stage Company, etc. Regional: CenterStage, Rep Stage, Williamstown Theatre Festival.

ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA) Founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society.

Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence.

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Authors

TIM RICE (Lyrics) was born in 1944. He began songwriting in 1965 with “That’s My Story” (tune as well as words), which was recorded by the Nightshift, a rock group whose career never recovered. That same year he met fellow budding songwriter Andrew Lloyd Webber, whose musical ambitions were in theatre. They teamed up and wrote four musicals together from 1965 to 1978. The first, The Likes Of Us (1965-66) was performed for the first time in 2005 and became available on CD just 40 years after its creation. The other three, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1968), Jesus Christ Superstar Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 25

bios (1969–71) and Evita (1976–78) were more immediate successes. Feeling certain that they could never top this lot, the pair went their separate ways in the early eighties, whereupon Lloyd Webber immediately topped that lot with Cats.

Rice wrote Blondel (1983), a medieval romp with Stephen Oliver that ran a mere year in London. (It was last revived at the Pleasance, Islington, in late 2006.) Chess, written in collaboration with Abba’s Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, followed in 1986 and had a healthy West End run but flopped on Broadway in 1988. The New York Times bloke (since replaced) was particularly forceful in his disapproval. In 1989, Tim translated the famous French musical Starmania (by Michel Berger and Luc Plamondon) into English, resulting in a hit album — in France. In the 1990s ,he worked primarily and happily with the Disney empire, contributing lyrics to the movies Aladdin (music by Alan Menken) and The Lion King, (music by Elton John and Hans Zimmer), and to the stage shows Beauty and the Beast (Alan Menken), The Lion King and Aida (both Sir Elton). He also wrote the words for Sir Cliff Richard’s theatrical blockbuster Heathcliff (music by John Farrar), which toured the UK in 1995–96. For Dreamworks, he and Sir Elton joined forces for the score of the 2000 animated film The Road to El Dorado. Tim’s recent work has included lyrics for a forthcoming film of the Nutcracker (music by Tchaikovsky) and for the late Sir Malcolm Arnold’s famous Peterloo oratorio. He is reworking an operatic musical he has written with Alan Menken (King David) — most recently staged at New York University in November 2008. In 2008 he produced and presented a concert version of Chess at London’s Royal Albert Hall starring Josh Groban, Idina Menzel and Adam Pascal.

A CD and DVD were issued worldwide in 2009. Tim has finished the first draft of 26 EncoreAtlantA.com

a brand-new theatrical idea, which may or may not see the light of day. He is writing and presenting a major new radio series for BBC Radio 2 in 2009-10. He has won a variety of awards, mainly for the wrong things or for simply turning up. These include three Oscars, four Tonys, five or six Grammys and a dozen Ivor Novellos.

He was awarded a star on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame in November 2008. He is a trustee (former president) of the Marylebone Cricket Club and chairman of the UK charitable Foundation for Sport and the Arts. Tim lives in London, Cornwall and on the motorway between the two, has three children, his own cricket team and a knighthood. The first volume of his autobiography, “Oh What a Circus,” was published in September 1999. If his publishers ask, he is working on Part 2, due out four years ago.

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER (Music) is the composer of The Likes of Us, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, By Jeeves, Evita, Variations and Tell Me on a Sunday (later combined as Song & Dance), Cats, Starlight Express, The Phantom of the Opera, Aspects of Love, Sunset Boulevard, Whistle Down the Wind, The Beautiful Game, The Woman in White and Love Never Dies. He composed the film scores of Gumshoe and The Odessa File, and a setting of the Latin Mass Requiem. His producing credits include his own shows and Daisy Pulls It Off, Lend Me a Tenor, Shirley Valentine, La Bête, the groundbreaking Bollywood musical Bombay Dreams, his smash hit production of The Sound of Music starring Connie Fisher, The Wizard of Oz starring Michael Crawford and Danielle Hope, and the film of The Phantom of the Opera. His latest musical Love Never Dies, which continues the story of the Phantom and Christine, received its world premiere at London’s

bios Adelphi Theatre in March 2010 and will open in Melbourne and Tokyo later this year. He pioneered TV casting for musical theatre with the Emmy Award-winning BBC series “How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?” He repeated his success with “Any Dream Will Do” which cast the title role of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and I’d Do Anything which cast the roles of Nancy and Oliver for Oliver! In the 2010 BBC series “Over the Rainbow,” Danielle Hope was cast as Dorothy in his new production of The Wizard of Oz. It opened at the London Palladium in March.

Lloyd Webber’s awards include seven Tonys, three Grammys including best contemporary classical composition for Requiem, seven Oliviers, a Golden Globe, an Oscar, two international Emmys, the Praemium Imperiale, the Richard Rodgers Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre and The Kennedy Center Honor. He owns seven London theatres including the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and the London Palladium. He was knighted in 1992 and created an honorary life peer in 1997.

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NORB JOERDER (Director/Choreographer) His work can be seen from Broadway to regional theaters across America and to European and International productions.

He reunited Robert Goulet and Camelot for a critically acclaimed revival on Broadway and a record-breaking national tour. He also staged the Richard Harris International Camelot that toured Australia and Europe. In New York, he has directed and choreographed revivals of 42nd Street with Jerry Orbach and Tammy Grimes, La Cage aux Folles with Gene Barry and Lee Roy Reams, Gypsy with Lanie Kazan, Guys and Dolls with Vic Damone, The Music Man with John Schneider, Annie Get Your Gun with Andrea McArdle and My Fair Lady with Michael Moriarty. Regionally he 28 EncoreAtlantA.com

has worked for Theater Under the Stars in Houston, the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Dallas Summer Musicals and Music Fair Productions in New York and Pennsylvania. He has staged more than 25 musicals for the Jupiter Theatre and Richard Akins Productions in Jupiter, Fla. For his work there, Norb was nominated more than 12 times and received the Carbonell Award for excellence in theater in South Florida.

JOEY CHANCEY (Musical Director/ Conductor) is delighted to return to Theater of the Stars to conduct one of his favorite musicals, the show that first introduced him to musical theater. He made his professional debut as a performer and musician with the national tours of Joseph... in 1995 and 2005. Joey has spent the past year as musical director for the national tour of A Chorus Line. Before that he toured as associate conductor for Iriving Berlin’s White Christmas. Other tours include A Chorus Line (first national), The Wedding Singer and The Wizard of Oz. Select regional credits include: Dreamgirls, The Rocky Horror Show, Bat Boy, Chicago, Cats, Titanic and Sweeney Todd. Joey holds a bachelor’s of music in accompanying from Shenandoah Conservatory. Later this summer, he will serve as music director and conductor for the international company of A Chorus Line at the Akasaka National Theater in Tokyo, Japan. Special thanks to the TOTS family for such a special opportunity. Love to Mom, Dad and Mimi.

JOHN DEMOUS (Lighting Designer) Musicals: Motherhood the Musical. Les Misérables (Houston, Theater Under the Stars).

Opera: Turn of the Screw (Sacramento Opera), Dardanus and Comte Ory (Wolftrap Opera) and Cendrillion (Manhattan School of Music). Seattle Opera Young Artist Program: Cosi fan Tutte, La Casa Verde and Orpheus Sings of Love. Lighting associate

bios for Chicago the Musical in the local languages since 2001, including the UK tour, Dusseldorf, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Moscow, Johannesburg, Paris, Milan,Tokyo, Seoul and Copenhagen.

MKA CASTING (Barry Moss, Bob Kale & John Anastasi) Broadway: Tale of Two Cities, Souvenir, August Wilson’s King Hedley II, Little Women, Crazy for You, Jekyll & Hyde, Titanic, and An Inspector Calls, among others. Tours: Thommie Walsh’s Best Little Whorehouse starring Ann-Margret, Atlanta TOTS’ White Christmas, 3 Mo’ Divas, Barry Manilow’s Copacabana, Nunsense (25th anniversary tour), Bring in da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk starring Savion Glover, among others.

Feature films: Blood Simple, Dominick and Eugene, additional New York casting for the recent Adam Sandler feature films I Now Pronounce You, Chuck and Larry, Don’t Mess with the Zohen among others.

Television includes “Cosby Show” for 10 years and “Cosby Mysteries.” MKA has had the great pleasure of casting projects for both Elizabeth Taylor and Elmo.

BILL NEWBERRY (Children’s Musical Director) is happy to be back for yet another round of Joseph for TOTS. Bill is a vocal coach, teacher, music director, singer/actor, writer/arranger from Atlanta. His recent work includes the TOTS tour of Les Misérables, Annie and as an adjudicator and music director for Music Theatre International’s National Junior Theatre Festival. Bill also directs, music directs, and performs in countless cabaret shows all around the South. He is very passionate about young performers reaching their full potential and their wildest dreams. Bill is artistic/music director for the Fox Theatre’s Rising Stars Summer Camp as well as music director for Camp Broadway. As always, thanks to Mssrs. Manos, Norb and the fam.

JOHN EDKINS (Production Technical Supervisor) has worked with the Pittsburgh

Civic Light Opera for more than 15 years, 10 as production supervisor. He owns JE Scenic Technologies, Inc., a theatrical scenic production services and storage company.

The company designs and constructs everything from sets for TV newsrooms to grand-scale operas. Nationally and internationally, John has been production supervisor for The Phantom of the Opera and Cabaret. He is one of three technical supervisors who oversee all new productions for Cameron Mackintosh’s office.

Management

BRIAN D. FREY (General Manager) feels honored and privileged to continue his professional career with Atlanta’s Theater of the Stars. His career in live theatrical entertainment spans more than 24 years and thousands of miles around the world, from cruise line, theme park, and ice show entertainment to touring Broadway productions. He has worked onstage as a singer/actor as well as behind the scenes as a producer, production manager, technical director, lighting designer and pyrotechnician. He was the associate lighting designer for the renovation of the historic US Grant Hotel in San Diego and spent two years as the project technical coordinator for Cirque du Soleil and Celebrity Cruises’ Bar at the Edge of the Earth. Arts education for young people is very important to him and he fully believes in paying it forward. He serves as a cochair for the judges panel for the Shuler Hensley Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre, as the production manager for the Junior Theatre Festival, and general manager for the Broadway Dreams Foundation. He is a proud 21-year member of the I.A.T.S.E., the union of professional stage hands. After five years with Theater of the Stars, Mr. Frey was promoted this year to Vice President/General Manager.

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bios AMY WHITE (Company Manager) started her theater career as associate company manager on the national tour of Master Class starring Faye Dunaway. After surviving that, the rest has been a breeze.

She recently was company manager on national tours of August: Osage County (Estelle Parsons), 42nd Street, Twelve Angry Men (Richard Thomas), Disney’s High School Musical, Beauty and the Beast, Bombay Dreams, The King & I (Sandy Duncan / Stefanie Powers), My Fair Lady, Annie (John Schuck, Marcia Lewis), A Chorus Line, Dreamgirls (Frenchie Davis), and 2003 tour of The Sound of Music, Hal Prince’s Parade, the 20th anniversary tour of Annie (John Schuck, Sally Struthers) Chicago (first national tour), West Side Story and Rocket Power.

Producer

THEATER OF THE STARS (Christopher B. Manos, Producer; Nick Manos, President) is one of America’s premier not-for-profit regional theaters, with a 59-year mission of producing and presenting the best of musical theater. Based in Atlanta, TOTS mounts lavish productions of new and classic musicals at affordable prices with the goal of expanding traditional audiences, enhancing the availability of quality family entertainment, and exposing new audiences to the magic of live theater.

Visit us at theaterofthestars.com.

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bios production Credits Advertising Design.......................Keyboard Composition Trucking................................................... Clark Transfer Payroll................................................... Ceridian Payroll Lighting Equipment.................................................PRG Sound Equipment.............................. Sound Associates Travel/Logistics...........................................Road Rebel Rehearsal Studios..........................Ripley Greer Studios theateR of the stars staff Producer.......................................Christopher B. Manos President...........................................Nicholas F. Manos Vice President........................................ Lena Carstens Vice President/General Manager................ Brian D. Frey Office Manager...................... Marguerite Daniel Mancini Accounting Manager................................... Mary O’Hara Marketing....................................Marketing Inspirations Public Relations...........................................Bo Shurling Atlanta Production Assistant................. Courtney Griever JOSEPH Staff Company Manager.....................................Amy A. White Production Stage Manager...................John W. Calder, III Stage Manager....................................Debora F. Porazzi Assistant Stage Manager..................... Cambra Overend Musical Director........................................ Joey Chancey Associate Conductor/Piano....................Garrett L. Taylor Drummer...............................................Louis B. Crocco Children’s Musical Director.........................Bill Newberry Keyboard Programmer............................Garrett L. Taylor Casting Associates....................................MKA Casting Associate Lighting Designer............................Ben Travis Assistant Sound Designer......................... Brad Gyorgak Moving Light Programmer.............................. David Arch CREW Head Carpenter........................................... Don Martin Flyman........................................................ Terry Behle Head Electrician....................................... Dustin Adams Assistant Electrician/Frontlight Operator.......Leslie Bindeman Head Sound Engineer/Mixer........................Josh Liebert Assistant Sound/Monitors....................David Kobernuss Prop Head....................................................Molly Faulk Wardrobe Supervisor................................ Betty Johnson Assistant Wardrobe.....................................Don Skelton Hair & Wig Supervisor.............................. Diane Spence

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ATLANTA MUSICIANS Reed #1......................................................Tony Carere Reed #2 . .................................................Erica Howard French Horn................................................ Kathy Wood Guitar #1.....................................................Dan Barazu Guitar #2............................................Dave Frankenpohl Bass............................................................Tim Aucoin Violin #1............................................... Angele Lawless Violin #2..................................................Lisa Morrison Cello ..................................................Elizabeth Murphy Keyboard #1 . ................................................Judy Cole Keyboard #2 . .................................... Jane Frankenpohl Percussion.............................................. Scott Douglas

The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union.

Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).

United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre.

The musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians.

This production is produced by a member of The Broadway League in collaboration with our professional union-represented employees.

THEATER OF THE STARS BOARD OF TRUSTEES James C. Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman John C. Breckenridge, Dr. Robert L. Bunnen, Robin Ferst, Ken Haldin, Joe Hall, Virginia Hepner, Phil Jacobs, Ingrid Saunders Jones, Adam Orkin, Dennis Reagan, Belinda Bunnen Reusch, Grant Wilmer, Melody Wilder Wilson, David Yu William Orkin: (Emeritus), Glen P. Robinson: (Emeritus), Aaron J. Johnson: (Emeritus), Henri Jova: (Emeritus), Dr. John E. Skandalakis: (Emeritus), Dom H. Wyant: (Emeritus)

executive leadership CHRISTOPHER B. MANOS Producer

Mr. Manos has been in At­lanta for more than 40 years. He has produced over 700 works of theater, ballet and opera.

He has been recognized with nu­m er­o us civic awards, including the Atlanta Critics Award for the de­vel­op­ment of the art of the­a ter in Atlanta and the Gov­er­nor’s Award in the Arts. He has been instrumental in the creation of such organizations as the Winter Play Season, Grand Opera in the Park, Just Us The­ater Company and the Fall Film Fes­ti­val – just to name a few! During the early months of the Woodruff Arts Center, Mr. Manos was responsible for 12 pro­duc­tions of theater, ballet and opera in that facility.

Mr. Manos received the Coca-Cola Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award from the Arts & Business Council of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. In 2005, Mr. Manos was the first recipient of the GAELA Award, presented by the Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts. In 2007, Mr. Manos was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Broadway League.

Mr. Manos was married for 45 years to the late Glenn Ryman Manos. He has two sons, Chris Jr. and Nick, a daughter, Ann, and is the very proud grandfather of seven grandsons and four granddaughters.

NICHOLAS F. MANOS President

Mr. Manos is a graduate of the Westminster Schools in Atlanta and the University of North Carolina, where he was a Morehead Scholar.

His career spans three decades in leadership positions. In the fall of 2000, he returned to Atlanta to become the managing director of Theater of the Stars. In 2008, he assumed the role of president.

Mr. Manos has been heavily involved with the touring aspect of the company and has been the driving force behind many of the artistic and cultural marvels brought to the Theater of the Stars stage, including the world professional premiere of Disney's High School Musical, the co-productions of Deaf West’s Big River, The King And I with Sandy Duncan, Bombay Dreams and the newly re-imagined version of Les Misérables.

Mr. Manos is the founder of the Junior Theatre Festival, an event that takes place every January in Atlanta, and brings students from all over the world together to perform, learn and celebrate theater.

Mr. Manos and his wife Laura have been blessed with three children — Andy, Kate and Sam — and one crazy dog, Peach.

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June 10 – 26, 2011 Atlanta Lyric Theatre is thrilled to announce Felicia Boswell starring as Mimi in our upcoming production of Rent. A Lyric veteran, Felicia is currently starring in the lead role of Broadway’s 2010 best musical Memphis! Following Rent, Felicia will star in the first national tour of Memphis!

Rent is a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Broadway musical based loosely on Puccini’s opera “La Bohème.” The musical follows a year in the lives of seven friends living in the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York’s Alphabet City located in the East Village. As the impoverished artists deal with their daily struggles, tragedy hits, and the love they share embodies their lives. The music, characters and story of Rent celebrate love, diversity and the power of friendship, as shown through the musical’s signature song, “Seasons of Love.” This blockbuster show will truly inspire and move any audience.

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION The Theatre A fully restored 1929 “Movie Palace,” the Fox Theatre, with 4,678 seats, is a multiple-purpose facility, housing Broadway shows, ballet, symphonies, concerts, movies, and private corporate events.

Private Rooms The Fox Theatre has three private rental spaces, with accommodations for 25 to 1,200 guests. Our Egyptian Ballroom and Grand Salon are beautifully decorated and can be set up to your specifications. The brand new Landmarks Lounge is adjacent to the lobby and is perfect for a small pre-show and intermission event. All rooms include the Fox Theatre’s professional sales and coordination staff. To book your ”Fabulous Fox“ evening, please call 404.881.2100 or visit us at www.foxtheatre.org.

The Box Office The Fox Theatre Box Office is located in the arcade entrance to the theatre. The Box Office is open for walk up ticket sales Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Fox Theatre Box Office is not open on Sundays unless there is a performance. During Events, the Box Office opens two hours prior to show time. Doors to the Fox open one hour prior to show time. Tickets for all performances at the Fox may be purchased at any TICKETMASTER outlet, by calling TICKETMASTER at 800.745.3000, or by visiting the Fox Theatre Box Office in person during regular Box Office hours.

Concessions Concession stands are located in the Spanish Room, adjacent to the main lobby, and on the mezzanine lobby level.

Restrooms Restrooms are located on the Main Lobby and Mezzanine Lobby levels.

Restrooms are also located on the Gallery level. Restrooms for patrons who are physically challenged are located in the Spanish Room Gift Shop The Fox Theatre operates a gift shop selling history books, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and an assortment of other theatrerelated merchandise. The gift shop is located in the main lobby and is open at each performance.

Tours Tours of the Fox Theatre are available through the Atlanta Preservation Center. Tours are conducted Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Tours begin in the Peachtree Street Arcade entrance to the theatre.

For more information on tours and to confirm the tour schedule, please call the Atlanta Preservation Center at 404.688.3353.

Smoking In accordance with the Fulton County Clean Air Ordinance, the Fox Theatre is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.

Special Needs Ken Shook, Patron Services Director, is our liaison to the disabled community. He can be reached at 404.881.2118 and can provide information on such topics as the locations and prices of accessible seating and other programs for the disabled. The Fox Theatre also has a new brochure detailing all these programs for our patrons with special needs. They are available at the Guest Relations Table.

Fox Ambassadors are located at the Guest Relations Table in the main lobby at the Fox Theatre Merchandise Kiosk to offer their assistance, theatre information, and several rental items to enhance your performance enjoyment. An audio clarification device (Phonic Ear) is available for patrons with hearing disabilities. It is available, free of charge, on a first-come, first-serve basis on the evening of a performance, or you may reserve a device by calling the Patron Services Director. A limited number of booster seats are also available free of charge. Binoculars are available for sale. All items require a form of identification to be held until the item is returned.

Elevators Elevators are located at the north end of each lobby. The elevators are available during all performances and make it possible to access each lobby without the use of stairs.

Parking Parking is available within a four-block radius in all directions of the Fox Theatre. Advanced reserved parking is available for sale at the Fox Box Office or by calling TICKETMASTER at 800.745.3000. The Fox Theatre assumes no responsibility for vehicles parked in any of the privately owned parking lots operating in the Fox Theatre district.

Performance Notes All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket in order to be admitted to the theatre. Please be aware that not all events are suitable for children. Infants will not be admitted to adult programs/performances. Parents will be asked to remove children who create a disturbance.

Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management, in conjunction with the wishes of the producers.

Please turn off all pagers and cell phones prior to the beginning of each performance. Please limit conversation during the performances.

Camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited.

Lost and Found Lost and Found items are turned in to the House Manager’s office. To check on lost items, please call the House Manager at 404.881.2075. Lost and Found items will be retained for 30 days.

Emergency Information In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit. Do Not Run.

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etiquette 1. Arrive early. If you are late, you may be held out or reseated until an appropriate time for you to get to your assigned seat. People who arrive late disturb the performers on stage and audience members. It is best to arrive about 30 minutes early so that you have time to purchase concessions, find your seat, and read the program before the show starts.

2. Take care of personal needs (drinks of water or restroom) because you should not leave your seat until the intermission or until the performance ends.

3. Please sit in the seat you are assigned so you do not cause confusion for other audience members.

4. Please silence or turn off all electronic devices, including cell phones, beepers, and watch alarms.

You’ll be embarrassed if it goes off in the middle of a tense moment of the show and it will break the mood for everyone. We encourage you to share your experience at the Fox via social media, but please refrain from doing so or texting during performances; the glow from your device is distracting.

5. Most shows do not allow photography of any kind. Flash photography inside the theatre is never allowed as it is a distraction to those around you and a danger to the performers.

6. The overture is part of the performance. Please cease talking at this point.

7. The sound system for each show is provided by the touring production. Unfortunately, many variables exist that may occasionally hinder sound quality. Please let an usher know if you are having trouble hearing. Adjustments may be able to be made or an assisted listening device can be provided.

8. Dear Lovebirds, when you lean your heads together, you block the view of the people behind you. Please consider the people that will be seated behind you when choosing whether or not to wear a hat or what hair style you choose.

8. Please refrain from talking, humming, or singing along with the show, except when encouraged to do so by the artist or show.

9. Please wait for an appropriate moment to dig something out of your pocket or bag.

10. Go easy with the perfume and cologne, many people are highly allergic.

11. If you need assistance during the show, please go to your nearest volunteer usher. If additional assistance is needed the usher will get the appropriate person to further help you.

12. Yes, the parking lot gets busy and public transportation is tricky, but leaving while the show is in progress or before the actors have taken their final bows is discourteous. Wait until it is over and then exit with the rest of the audience.

13. Just be courteous and everyone will enjoy the show.

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The Fox Theatre

660 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308 404.881.2100 • www.foxtheatre.org

STAFF

Allan C. Vella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Manager Adina Alford Erwin . . . . . . . Assistant General Manager Pat “Sunshine” Tucker . . . . . . . . . . Box Office Manager Robert Burnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller Jennifer S. Farmer . . . . . . . . Director of Sales/Ballrooms Oliver Diamantstein . . . . Director of Food and Beverage Len Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Operations Pat Prill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Greta Duke . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant House Manager Kristen Delaney . . . . . . . . . . Director of Marketing & PR Ken Shook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patron Services Director Shelly Kleppsattel . . . . . . Booking & Contract Associate Jamie Vosmeier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Group Sales Director Molly Fortune . . . . . . Preservation Department Manager Amy Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager Rebecca J. Graham . . . . . Assistant Production Manager Gary Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Carpenter Larry Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Flyman Scott Hardin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Property Master Ray T. Haynie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Electrician Cary Oldknow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Electrician Rodney Amos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Sound Engineer Larry-Douglas Embury . . . . . . . . . Organist In Residence Tammy Folds . . . . . . . . . . . Production Security Manager

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEMBERS Alan E. Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman of the Board Edward L. White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Beauchamp C. Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Vice President John A. Busby Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Vice President Julia Sprunt Grumbles . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th Vice President Edward Hutchison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Robyn Rieser Barkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Treasurer Clara Hayley Axam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Walter R. Huntley Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member at Large Robert E. Minnear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member at Large Carl V. Patton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member at Large Ada Lee Correll, Richard Courts IV, Keith Cowan, Robert L. Foreman Jr., F. Sheffield Hale, John R. Holder, Florence Inman, Craig B. Jones, Steve Koonin, Charles Lawson, Starr Moore, Jay Myers, Joe G. Patten, Glen J. Romm, Sylvia Russell, Nancy Gordy Simms, Clyde C. Tuggle, Carolyn Lee Wills.

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Anne Cox Chambers, Arnall (Pat) Connell, Rodney Mims Cook Jr., Jere A. Drummond, Richard O. Flinn III, Arthur Montgomery, Joseph V. Myers Jr., Edward J. Negri, Edgar Neiss, Herman J. Russell, Preston Stevens Jr.

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Fox fun facts: Movie Palace History

The Fox opened December 25, 1929, and tickets cost between 15 and 75 cents. Two shows were advertised — one at 1:30 p.m. and the other at 8:30 p.m. — and included Walt Disney’s cartoon Steamboat Willie and the feature film Salute.

Song of the South premiered at the Fox Theatre November 12, 1946. Walt Disney came for the opening night.

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The Fox was one of the first examples of theatres designed to accommodate wide screens. The screen was 80 feet wide, four feet wider than the Roxy Theatre in New York.

The Fox Theatre was known as the “Disney Theatre” because it was the first theatre in Atlanta to screen Walt Disney Studio’s familyfriendly movies Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Peter Pan, and Lady and the Tramp.

Fox Theatre Archives; Edgar Orr/Fox Theatre Archives

Atlanta’s Fox Theatre was one of five “Crown Jewel” Fox Theatres.

The other four were located in Brooklyn, San Francisco, Detroit and St. Louis. All these theatres were atmospheric in their design and décor. Here are some other fun facts:

Living the dream(coat) Anthony Fedorov on overcoming adversity, ‘American Idol’ and why he loves playing Joseph ay whatever you will about “American Idol’s” musical quality, but there’s no denying the show’s success at turning unknown aspiring singers into stars. From Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson to Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry, pop culture’s last decade is riddled with “Idol’s” overnight successes.

Anthony Fedorov, who came in fourth on the show’s fourth season, is not the first “Idol” finalist to make the transition to Broadway (Constantine Maroulis earned a Tony nomination for 48 EncoreAtlantA.com

his role in Rock Of Ages). But he is the most intriguing, thanks in part to an incredible backstory.

Fedorov, now 26, was born in the Ukraine with a birth defect in his windpipe. He had a tracheotomy as a toddler, and doctors were skeptical he’d ever be able to speak, much less sing.

Today, he admits that this potentially devastating experience gives him an added appreciation for the art.

“I feel extremely blessed,” he says.

“Not only did God decide to save me but he also gave me the gift of singing.

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followed, but it wasn’t until last year that he landed the part for which he is now best known, playing the lead in Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

“This is my sixth time playing Joseph,” he says of the show’s current tour. “What makes this show special for me is that it allows me to live all my insecurities out loud, rejuvenating me and giving me strength to continue to push forward and fight for my dreams. Joseph goes through this incredible journey of first being on top, then being betrayed and crashing to the bottom, then coming 50 EncoreAtlantA.com

back on top bigger and better than ever.

He has a special gift, and he never loses faith. I could definitely relate to Joseph’s story, and in his story I was able to find myself and gain new strength in my own life’s journey.”

After the current tour is over, that journey will include the release of Fedorov’s first solo album, which he describes as a mixture between the arena rock of Daughtry and the alternative pop of Coldplay. He admits he’s extremely excited about the chance to strut his stuff as a songwriter and recording artist, but insists that he will continue to perform in musical theater. And with every step towards greater success, Fedorov remains thankful for the role “American Idol” played in his life.

“If it wasn’t for my success on ‘American Idol,’ I’d probably still be singing in clubs and waiting for my big break. [It] opened a lot of doors and gave me an amazing platform to become a successful artist. ‘American Idol’ got my foot in the door,” he says with a thoughtful smile, “ and now it’s up to me to do the rest.”

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat plays the Fox Theatre June 21-26. Bret Love is the founder of ecotourism/ conservation site GreenGlobalTravel.com; the national managing editor of INsite magazine; and music editor for Georgia Music Magazine. He freelances for many national and international publications, and performs on numerous improv teams with Jackpie at Relapse Theatre.

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I get to wake up every single day and entertain people for a living, making them feel something using a voice that I wasn’t supposed to have. I’m very lucky.”

That sort of humility made Fedorov an “Idol” fan favorite, but since leaving the show, he’s had to work hard to establish a stage career. With no previous theatrical experience, he landed a role in an off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks in 2007, and he’s been in love with musical theater ever since. Roles in Simply Ballroom and Cinderella soon

MODA moves into midtown

By Kristi Casey Sanders

The museum’s new midtown location is in the Atlanta Public Library building across the street from the High Museum of Art. The space, restored by architects Perkins+Will, features a clean, modern design with environmentally friendly touches such as LED lighting and a water conservation system that collects rainwater from the roof and uses it as (non-potable) gray water. The 9,000-sq. ft. museum has applied for LEED Platinum certification 52 EncoreAtlantA.com

from the U.S. Green Building Council — the highest environmental rating buildings can achieve.

On exhibit through June 13 is “Passione Italiana: Design of the Italian Motorcycle,” which is presented in association with Alabama’s Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. On display are 11 masterpieces of Italian design from companies such as MV Agusta, Ducati, Bimota and Moto-Morini.

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ext time you’re visiting the Woodruff Arts Center you may notice it has a new neighbor: the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA).

The only museum in the Southeast devoted exclusively to the study and celebration of all things design, MODA’s mission is to examine how design affects our daily lives through engaging exhibitions, K-12 educational outreach and adult programming.

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Passione Italiana: Design of the Italian Motorcycle is on display until June 13.

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Water Dream: The Art of Bathroom Design on display June 25 to Sept. 24

through June and July. At the camp, children are taught the basics of robotics through the use of Legos and the Lego NXT Robotics System.

Admission to the museum is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and the military and $5 for children ages 17 and under.

Membership levels begin at $40/year and include unlimited admission. For more information, call 404-979-6455 or visit museumofdesign.org.

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Learn about how some of the world’s most famous architects and designers have created bathrooms that are as functional as they are fashionable at “Water Dream: The Art of Bathroom Design,” which will be on display from June 25 to Sept.

24. The bathrooms shown are designed to conserve water, which the curators hope will inspire an appreciation for how “concepts resonate into realities.” Among the bathroom fixtures featured are ones from Hansgrohe, a European brand that’s emphasized innovative design and an ecofriendly vision since 1901.

In addition to exhibits, MODA also presents special events. Every Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m., the museum stays open late for Drink in Design, a reception that features guest musicians, screenings and demonstrations. MODA’s Design Conversation series welcomes a guest speaker every month. And this summer, campMODA is available for kids ages 6 through 12. The one-week sessions begin on Mondays and run

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Augustine, a New Orleans girl, settled in Atlanta in the late 1990s and early 2000s, doing background vocals for various R&B artists, performing at Apache Café and Café 290, appearing at the Alliance in A Christmas Carol and Sophisticated Ladies, and at Atlanta Lyric Theatre in Little Shop of Horrors and Hairspray. She began singing in Big Easy clubs at age 8. (“It was New Orleans, no one cared,” she explains.)

She’s used that Bourbon Street background to inform her portrayal of Shug and the research she’s done on popular singers of the day, particularly Bessie Smith (1894-1937) and Ethel Waters (1896-1977).

“Bessie had a wonderful way of turning adversity into triumph, and many of her songs are the tales of liberated women,” biographer Chris 56 EncoreAtlantA.com

Albertson wrote of Smith. He could just as easily have been describing the fictional Shug Avery.

Janis Joplin once said, “[Ethel Waters] showed me the air and taught me how to fill it.” Celie might have used the same words to describe Shug.

The character of Shug Avery is appropriately complex. She is a Southern woman, first and foremost. A singer. A preacher’s daughter. A traveler.

A woman uncomfortable with the conventions of the time, which would have her wed, waiting on her man and having babies.

Augustine also points out that the story of The Color Purple begins when people were barely a generation removed from slavery. “I cannot imagine growing up in that time,” she says. “You had limitations.”

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something, be it vocal technique, breath control or becoming more aware as an actor.

For her, The Color Purple even has a touch of ministry to it.

“I’ve never done a show where people come up to me afterward crying,” she says, “where battered women come up to me and say ‘thank you.’ You realize your power to touch people is amazing.”

The Color Purple plays the Fox Theatre June 15 through 19. Kathy Janich is an Atlanta theater artist and freelance writer. After years in daily newspapers, she’s found a joyous second career as an artistic associate at Atlanta’s Synchronicity Theatre. Visit www.synchrotheatre.com.

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There seem to have been few limits on Augustine, who made her move from regional to national theater about as quickly as you can say “push ‘da button.”

Heeding the advice of Sophisticated Ladies castmates a few years back, Augustine booked a brief working vacation to New York, lining up as many auditions as she could. The gamble worked: In that one week she booked 1½ years of work, including a role in the national tour of The Pajama Game and this gig in The Color Purple.

What sets this production of Color Purple apart from Alice Walker’s 1983 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and Stephen Spielberg’s 1985 movie, she indicates, is its “voice.”

“The music has the capacity to change everything, to express anything,” Augustine says.

For evidence she cites “Hell No!,” Sofia’s declaration of independence from her beloved, misguided husband Harpo. Or Shug’s “Too Beautiful for Words,” sung to Celie, who has felt nothing to that point except her “ugliness.” Or Celie’s triumphant “I’m Here,” an affirmation of survival after four decades of hard labor, beatings, and sexual and emotional abuse.

Augustine sees herself as a “work in progress,” a feeling that aligns her more with Celie than Shug. Although she’s worked professionally for a good amount of time and is onstage for eight shows a week, she sees every performance as a chance to improve

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