Expectations of Christmas 2019

ENSEMBLE THEATRE CINCINNATI

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Monday, December 16, 2019 7: 00 pm

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Pianist: Steve Goers

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Written & Compiled by D. Lynn Meyers | Music by David Kisor Originally conceived and written in December of 1996

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An Annual Benefit for Tender Mercies

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Production Manager: Matthew Hollstegge Scenery by Shannon Rae Lutz, Brian c. Mehring, and Matthew Hollstegge

“Joy to the World”

Steve Goers

(by Isaac Watts)

“Christmas Tidbits” “Christmas Time is Here”

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Company

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Jared D. Doren

(by Lee Mendelson & Vince Guaraldi)

“Echoes & Tales of Christmas” (by D. Lynn Meyers)

Michael G. Bath Darnell Pierre Benjamin Zoe Rose Davidson Christian Gutierrez Sara Mackie

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“Get Happy/Happy Days are Here Again” Rachael M. Petranek Nora Weisz

(by Milton Ager and Jack Yellen)

“Ave Maria”

Amy J. Barbian

(by Franz Schubert)

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“O Holy Night” Jared Earland (lyrics by John Sullivan Dwight, music by Adolphe Charles Adam) “Politically Correct Holiday Stories” Christian Gutierrez (by James Finn Garner) Jared D. Doren

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“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” Darnell Pierre Benjamin Michael G. Bath

(lyrics by Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel, music by Albert Hague)

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“Tonight You Belong to Me” Patrick Earl Phillips (by Billy Rose) Nora Weisz “Winter Wonderland” Company (composed by Felix Bernard, lyrics by Richard B. Smith)

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” Lauren Carr

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(by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane)

“Introduction to Angels” Josh Beasley (by D. Lynn Meyers) Karson McCall “World’s Greatest Dad” Andrew Maloney (Elf: The Broadway Musical; lyrics by Chad Beguelin, music by Matthew Skylar)

“The Season of Light” Ben Raanan “Silver Bells” Rae Kuhn (by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans)

“The Nick of Time” Lauren Carr (by D. Lynn Meyers)

“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” Sara Mackie (by Frank Loesser)

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“Story of the Stocking” Amber J. Smith (by Unknown)

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“Look Inside” Company (by David Kisor)

“Expectations of Christmas” Kayla Marie Klammer (by D. Lynn Meyers) “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” Company

(by Clement Clarke Moore)

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From the Ensemble Family to Yours, We Wish You a Happy Holiday Season!

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF D. Lynn Meyers, The Ruth Dennis Sawyer/Mary Taft Mahler Producing Artistic Director Mike Zimmer, Director of Fiscal Operations Laura Proto, Director of Development Josh Neumeyer, Finance & Grants Manager Lauren Carr, Director of Education, Engagement, & Inclusion Victoria Hawley, Education Associate Becca Howell, Education Associate Jocelyn Meyer, Director of Marketing & Communications Amy J. Barbian, Marketing Manager Kayla E. Moore, Content Marketing Coordinator John Diehl, Business Services Manager Jared D. Doren, Programming & Events Manager Amy Weinstock, Box Office Manager PRODUCTION STAFF Brian c. Mehring, Resident Set & Lighting Designer Shannon Rae Lutz, Property Master, Design Assistant & Director of Apprentice Programming Matthew Hollstegge, Production Manager Jack Murphy, Technical Director Chris Holloway, Assistant Technical Director Brandon T. Holmes, Production Stage Manager Lexi Muller, Assistant Stage Manager Stormie Mac, Costume Supervisor Katharina Koehler, Interim Costume Supervisor Rae Kuhn, Charge Scenic Artist & Production Assistant Nick Ligon, Head of Security Chet Cavaliere, Financial Advisor PATRON SERVICES Esther Cunningham, Olivia Diehl, Jared Earland, Becca Howell, Kayla Marie Klammer, Missy Lyons, Ben Ochsner, Patrick Earl Phillips, Sharisse Santos, Becca Schall PROFESSIONAL ACTING APPRENTICES Josh Beasley, Aiden Dalton, Christian Gutierrez, Karson McCall, Rachael M. Petranek, Amber J. Smith, Alexia Vlahos, Nora Weisz PRODUCTION APPRENTICES Sally Modzelewski, Costume Apprentice Ian Patrick Ashwell, Technical Apprentice