JERSEY BOYS

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MISSION STATEMENT:

Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina, enriches lives through the art of theatre by sustaining production excellence, nurturing talent, and inspiring creativity in an inclusive safe haven for artistic vision, life-long learning, and creative risk.

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION:

Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina, is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community of artists, patrons, volunteers, students, partners, and supporters where everyone is welcome.

At Flat Rock Playhouse, all people – whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, religion, education, or ability – are valued and respected.

As storytellers, we strive to tell stories that reflect and illuminate the diversity of our shared humanity. We are grateful to our community and our audience members for joining us in this shared spirit of inclusion and equity for all.

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A MESSAGE FROM LISA K. BRYANT, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Once upon a time, in a bustling city where the lights shimmered like stars, there was a magnificent theater called “The Enchanted Stage.” Or, as it was known to the locals, Flat Rock Playhouse. It was renowned for its captivating performances, where the complex and beautiful tales of humanity came to life right before the audience’s eyes. In this enchanting theater, the storytellers, actors, and the technological wizards worked hand in hand to create a truly immersive experience. Every show was a masterpiece, blending the power of performance and cutting-edge technology.

One night, a young girl named Lily and her family were fortunate enough to secure tickets to a special performance at The Enchanted Stage. The show, titled “Threads of Time,” promised to take the audience on an extraordinary journey through history, celebrating the triumphs and tragedies of humanity. As Lily stepped into the theater, she was mesmerized by the grandeur of the stage. She took her seat, eagerly waiting for the show to begin. The lights dimmed, and the curtains slowly rose, revealing a scene that transported the audience back in time.

The story began with a brave knight riding across a lush green meadow, ready to battle a fearsome dragon. The audience gasped as the knight lunged forward, slashing his sword through the air, but instead of a dragon, a breathtaking holographic display brought the mythical creature to life. The theater walls transformed into a medieval castle, and the audience found themselves immersed in the sights and sounds of a bygone era. The spellbound spectators marveled as the actors fearlessly enacted scenes of knights, kings, and queens. Words of love, honor, and betrayal echoed through the theater.

As the show progressed, the tales shifted, taking the audience through the Renaissance period, the age of revolutions, and even the wonders of space exploration. Each era seamlessly transitioning into the next, thanks to the awe-inspiring stagecraft and the talents of the designers, craftsmen, and performers. Lily’s eyes sparkled with wonder as the poignant stories shared, both tragic and joyous, touched her heart and left a lasting impression.

As the final act approached, Lily realized that the true magic of “Threads of Time” was not just the technology or the performances. It was the way in which the stories resonated with the audience, reminding them of the shared humanity that we all carry within. With a standing ovation from the captivated crowd, the show came to an end, leaving the audience in awe of the incredible power of live theater. And so, “The Enchanted Stage” at Flat Rock Playhouse continued to weave its spell on all those who entered its doors, using the harmonious blend of performance and technology to showcase the timeless beauty and depth of the human spirit. For in these stories, we learn, we feel, and we discover that the connections between past and present can never be lost.

The 2024 season at Flat Rock Playhouse centers exploring the profound beauty and devastating complexity of our collective humanity, and endeavors to celebrate the role of technology and design in enriching storytelling. I hope that you, like Lilly, will relish the magic and impact of live theatre, crafted with passion and excellence by a team of dedicated Artists and Artisans right here on the great Flat Rock. Welcome to the show!

Lisa K. Bryant, Artistic Director

A MESSAGE FROM MANAGING DIRECTOR, SAM GOODRUM

Welcome to Flat Rock Playhouse and welcome to our 2024 Mainstage Season! We are excited to host you. Whether you are here for the first time or hundredth, each show you see here is an opportunity for us to wow you, astound you, and hopefully make you feel and think.

Producing live theatre takes a village. It is not only the talented craftsmen and artists that bring shows to life from the paint on the scenery, to the actors you watch and the music you hear, but our patrons as well. It is through the collective experience of live theatre that we as a community grow and harness that power for impactful change.

Here at Flat Rock Playhouse, we believe in that power. We believe in the power of shared experiences and shared learning. From our education wing at Playhouse Jr. which provides K through Adult education, to the shows you’ll witness here on our Mainstage, our mission is to support lifelong learning and growth. But it takes the whole community to make that growth possible. To our patrons, volunteers, and donors, thank you for being a part of FRP’s 2024 season! So again welcome, we look forward to growing with you this year!

Sam Yaeger Goodrum, Managing Director

This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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that designation by the North Carolina Legislature and has continued to live up to the name since 1952. There is a reason why there are not a lot of empty seats around you tonight. There is a reason why not only patrons, but actors return to the Playhouse year after year. It’s the Lighting and Set Designs that makes you one of the “Four guys under a streetlamp” in Jersey Boys. It’s the Costume Design that brings Cats alive. It’s the Sound Design that ensures you hear everything at the “Kit Kat Club”. It’s the Production Team that takes you inside Shawshank Prison. Box Office, Marketing, Development and Admin round out the Team that is Flat Rock Playhouse. Your support through ticket sales, or a donation means everything to us and keeps the lights on. Everyone on the Rock thanks you for being part of the State Theatre of North Carolina. So sit back and enjoy the show!

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Steve Cosgrove

Bob DiBella

Deanna Ellis

Gene Hamme

Sherri Holbert

Bruce Holliday

Joe Ippolito

Karolyn Killian

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A MESSAGE FROM THE JERSEY BOYS DIRECTOR CANDI BOYD-KAITILA

“Jersey Boys, to me, is about family. There’s a quote in the show that Frankie says which is, “Family is Everything” but I think it’s more complex than that. These real people that we portray in our show had their real families, their road families, the neighborhood was family, not to mention their mob “family.” No matter what family they meant, their love and loyalty ran deep... even if times weren’t always easy. I have worked on Jersey Boys in some capacity (first as an actor, then a choreographer and now a director) since 2009, and this community of show people have become my chosen family, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THE MAGIC HAPPEN...OUR PRODUCTION CREW

Adam Goodrum - Production Manager

Joshua D. Stewart - Associate Production Manager

Bill Muñoz* - Production Stage Manager

Amelia Driscoll* - Assistant Stage Manager

Hannah Kate Hawver - Assistant Stage Manager

Brandon McIver - Technical Director

Mike Sarisky - Assistant Technical Director

Philip Link - Head Carpenter

Scott Farnworth - Staff Carpenter

Laura Lumetta - Carpenter

Steph Charaska - Scenic Charge

K. Shaly Farmer - Assistant Scenic Charge

Suzanna Barnes - Scenic Artist

Logan Taylor - Head of Lighting and Projections

Georgi Fenimore - Head Electrician

Sarah Cribbs - Production Electrician

Andrew Westbrook - Staff Electrician

Tim Barham - Costume Shop Manager

Alice Bryant - Assistant Costume Shop Manager

Amy Pavelka - Head of Wardrobe

Betty Miller - Stitcher

Jazzy Jane Armstrong - Stitcher / Wardrobe Assistant

Kathryn Wells - Costume Shop Volunteer

Kurt Davis - Head of Audio

Mason Sams - Audio Engineer

Rachel Peterkin - A2 Microphone Technician

Kenzie Conner - Props Manager

Lane Shoemaker - Assistant Props Manager

Maddie Abelson - Props Artisan

Coleman Campbell - Run Crew

Gabrielle Tillinghast - Overhire Carpenter & Props Artisan

Gabriela Ahumada - Overhire Scenic Artist

Emily Rich - Overhire Electrician

A special thank you to Paul M. Simons and Reid B. Hughes, Jr. ‘Buddy.’ These incredible donors won a unique, behind-the-scenes experience at our 2023 Annual Gala to spend a day working in the paint shop alongside this talented team.

JERSEY BOYS

The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice

Lyrics by Bob Crewe

Music by Bob Gaudio

“Original Broadway Stage Production by Dodger Theatricals (Michael David, Edward Strong, Rocco Landesman, Des McAnuff); Joseph J. Grano; Tamara and Kevin Kinsella; Pelican Group in association with Latitude Link Rick Steiner/Osher/Staton/Bell/Mayerson Group World Premiere Produced by La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla, CA, Des McAnuff, Artistic Director & Steven B. Libman, Managing Director”

Director / Choreographer CANDI BOYD

Assist. Director / Choreographer / Dance Captain J. TAYLOR WRIGHT*

Costume Designer TIM BARHAM

Hair & Makeup Designer BRITTANY V.A. RAPPISE

Lighting Designer JOE BURKE

Technical Director BRANDON MCIVER

Production Stage Manager / Fight Choreographer BILL MUÑOZ*

Assist. Stage Manager HANNAH KATE HAWVER

Production Manager ADAM GOODRUM

Casting By DALE BROWN, CSA

THE BAND

ETHAN ANDERSEN..................PIANO/CONDUCTOR

Music Director ETHAN ANDERSEN

Scenic & Projections Designer NATALIE ROSE MABRY

Sound Designer KURT DAVIS

Props Manager KENZIE CONNER

Assist. Stage Manager AMELIA DRISCOLL*

Assoc. Production Manager JOSHUA D. STEWART

PAUL BABELAY / BYRON HEDGEPETH..........DRUMS ANDY PRESTON...............................................BASS CASEY CRAMER.............................GUITAR MISTY RONDEAU .............................REED CHRIS IMHOFF .........................TRUMPET

THE CAST (In alphabetical order)

NIKITA BURSHTEYN*.............BOB GAUDIO

RANDY CAIN*.........................NICK MASSI

ANDREA DOTTO.*.......................FRANCINE

HARRY FRANCIS*...............................JOEY

MADDIE FRANKE*............................MARY

BRENDAN MALAFRONTE*......BOB CREWE

COURTER SIMMONS*............FRANKIE VALLI

KYLE SOUTHERN*.............................TOMMY GALLOWAY STEVENS*..............GYP DECARLO

AMANDA TONG*...........................LORRAINE

MELVIN TUNSTALL*............................BARRY J. TAYLOR WRIGHT*.............................HANK

There will be a 15 minute intermission. Photos, videotaping or making of electronic or audio and/or visual recordings of this production and distributing recordings or streams in any medium, including the internet, is strictly prohibited, a violation of the author(s)’s rights and actionable under United States copyright law. THANK YOU!

Jersey Boys is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com

*Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association

SONGS

“Ces Soirees-La (“Oh What a Night”)” - (Bob Gaudio, Judy Parker, Yannick Zolo, Edmond David Bacri), Jobete Music Company Inc., Seasons Music Company (ASCAP).

“Silhouettes” - (Bob Crewe, Frank Slay, Jr.), Regent Music Corporation (BMI).

“You’re the Apple of My Eye” - (Otis Blackwell), EMI Unart Catalog Inc. (BMI).

“I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” - (Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh), EMI April Music Inc., Aldi Music Company, Cotton Club Publishing (ASCAP).

“Earth Angel” - (Jesse Belvin, Curtis Williams, Gaynel Hodge), Embassy Music Corporation (BMI).

“Sunday Kind of Love” - (Barbara Belle, Anita Leanord Nye, Stan Rhodes, Louis Prima), LGL Music Inc./Larry Spier, Inc. (ASCAP).

“My Mother’s Eyes” - (Abel Baer, L. Wolfe Gilbert), Abel Baer Music Company, EMI Feist Catalog Inc. (ASCAP).

“I Go Ape” - (Bob Crewe, Frank Slay, Jr.), MPL Music Publishing Inc. (ASCAP).

“(Who Wears) Short Shorts” - (Bob Gaudio, Bill Crandall, Tom Austin, Bill Dalton), EMI Longitude Music, Admiration Music Inc., Third Story Music Inc., and New Seasons Music (BMI).

“I’m in the Mood for Love” - (Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh), Famous Music Corporation (ASCAP).

“Moody’s Mood for Love” - (James Moody, Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh), Famous Music Corporation (ASCAP).

“Cry for Me” - (Bob Gaudio), EMI Longitude Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI).

“An Angel Cried” - (Bob Gaudio), EMI Longitude Music (BMI).

“I Still Care” - (Bob Gaudio), Hearts Delight Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI).

“Trance” - (Bob Gaudio), Hearts Delight Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI).

“Sherry” - (Bob Gaudio), MPL Music Publishing Inc. (ASCAP).

“Big Girls Don’t Cry” - (Bob Gaudio, Bob Crewe), MPL Music Publishing Inc. (ASCAP).

“Walk Like a Man” - (Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio), Gavadima Music, MPL Communications Inc. (ASCAP).

“December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)” - (Bob Gaudio, Judy Parker), Jobete Music Company Inc., Seasons Music Company (ASCAP).

“My Boyfriend’s Back” - (Robert Feldman, Gerald Goldstein, Richard Gottehrer), EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI).

“My Eyes Adored You” - (Bob Crewe, Kenny Nolan), Jobete Music Company Inc., Kenny Nolan Publishing (ASCAP), Stone Diamond Music Corporation, Tannyboy Music (BMI).

“Dawn, Go Away” - (Bob Gaudio, Sandy Linzer), EMI Full Keel Music, Gavadima Music, Stebojen Music Company (ASCAP).

“Big Man in Town” - (Bob Gaudio), EMI Longitude Music (BMI), Gavadima Music (ASCAP).

“Beggin” - (Bob Gaudio, Peggy Farina), EMI Longitude Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI).

“Stay” - (Maurice Williams), Cherio Corporation (BMI).

“Let’s Hang On (To What We’ve Got)” - (Bob Crewe, Denny Randell, Sandy Linzer), EMI Longitude Music, Screen GemsEMI Music Inc., Seasons Four Music (BMI).

“Opus 17 (Don’t You Worry ‘Bout Me)” - (Denny Randell, Sandy Linzer), Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc., Seasons Four Music (BMI).

“Everybody Knows My Name” - (Bob Gaudio, Bob Crewe), EMI Longitude Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI).

“Bye Bye Baby” - (Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio), EMI Longitude Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI).

“C’mon Marianne” - (L. Russell Brown, Ray Bloodworth), EMI Longitude Music and Seasons Four Music (BMI).

“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” - (Bob Gaudio, Bob Crewe), EMI Longitude Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI).

“Working My Way Back To You” - (Denny Randell, Sandy Linzer), Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc., Seasons Four Music (BMI).

“Fallen Angel” - (Guy Fletcher, Doug Flett), Chrysalis Music (ASCAP).

“Rag Doll” - (Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio), EMI Longitude Music (BMI), Gavadima Music (ASCAP).

“Who Loves You?” - (Bob Gaudio, Judy Parker), Jobete Music Company Inc., Seasons Music Company (ASCAP).

INTRODUCING THE CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

NIKITA BURSHTEYN* (BOB GAUDIO)

HARRY FRANCIS* (JOEY)

COURTER SIMMONS* (FRANKIE VALLI)

RANDY CAIN* (NICK MASSI)

MADDIE FRANKE* (MARY)

KYLE SOUTHERN* (TOMMY)

J. TAYLOR WRIGHT* (HANK)

AMANDA TONG* (LORRAINE)

ANDREA DOTTO* (FRANCINE)

BRENDAN MALAFRONTE* (BOB CREWE)

MELVIN TUNSTALL* (BARRY)

GALLOWAY STEVENS* (GYP DECRALO)

ABOUT THE CAST

NIKITA BURSHTEYN* (BOB GAUDIO) is beyond excited to be making his debut at The Flat Rock Playhouse and to be part of the iconic story that is JERSEY BOYS for the first time in his life. NYC credits include: (Off-Broadway) Romeo in ROMEO AND BERNADETTE (Amas Musical Theatre). Romeo and Bernadette was a New York Times critics pick, won two Outer Critics Circle Awards and was nominated for two Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding book of a musical. An original Off-Broadway cast album will be released this year. Regional credits include: Perchik in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (The Gateway Playhouse), Orlando in AS YOU LIKE IT (San Francisco Playhouse, nomination for Best Principal Actor for the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Awards), Jack Kelly in NEWSIES (Woodminster Summer Musicals), Gene Gorman in SATURDAY NIGHT (42nd St. Moon), Bobby Strong in URINETOWN (Berkeley Playhouse) and Jesus in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre). Special shout outs to my wife Liz, mom, dad, Dan, Grandma, Kimmy, the Peterson clan and my dear managers Megan and Robert at Lohne/Graham Management for the absolutely incredible love and support! Website: nikitaburshteyn.net / IG: @livinnikitaloca

RANDY CAIN* (NICK MASSI) is delighted to be making his Flat Rock Playhouse debut! Randy is a North Carolina native who now calls NYC home, and always cherishes performing in the land of the pines. Love and thanks to his wonderful partner Julia, manager Becky, Candi-for their trust and guidance, and family and friends for their continued support. Follow Randy on Instagram @ themaincain. Touring: JERSEY BOYS (Dodgers Theatricals) Regional: BEAUTIFUL, GREASE (North Carolina Theatre); SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE, JERSEY BOYS (Theatre Raleigh); LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (La Comedia); HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, WEDDING SINGER (Mac Haydn); MEMPHIS (Cape Fear Regional Theatre); LEGALLY BLONDE, ANYTHING GOES, MY FAIR LADY (Temple Theatre) and more.

ANDREA DOTTO* (FRANCINE) A seasoned Broadway performer and dedicated children’s media producer, Dotto brings a unique blend of talent, creativity, and joy to every endeavor. From Radio City Music Hall to Lincoln Center, Dotto has graced the stages of some of the most iconic theaters. She was nominated for a Chita Rivera Award for Outstanding Ensemble Dancer in a Broadway Show. Her television and film performances include GOOD MORNING AMERICA, THE 71ST ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, BANDSTAND (Film), and READING BUDDIES (PBS, Co-creator, NY Emmy Nominated). Some of her treasured roles include: Annette in SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, Polly in CRAZY FOR YOU, Missy in MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, Kathy in SINGIN IN THE RAIN, and Scuttle in THE LITTLE MERMAID. Off the stage, Dotto is the President of The Dusty & Dott Company which she co-founded with her husband Brendan Malafronte. She is the company’s editor, producer & showrunner. When she is not on stage, she is teaching the next generation of performers how to find and own their authentic voice.

HARRY FRANCIS* (JOEY) Theatre in London includes: Neleus in MARY POPPINS (also in Australia), Mungojerrie in CATS, U/S Boq in WICKED, Mark in A CHORUS LINE, Tom Thumb in BARNUM, Lewis/Theo in PIPPIN, Elder Thomas in THE BOOK OF MORMON and most recently, Davey in COOL RIDER. UK/International Tours: Mr Mistoffelees in CATS, IQ in HAIRSPRAY, Baby John in WEST SIDE STORY, Gerald/Chase in Matthew Bourne’s EDWARD SCISSORHANDS. Regional credits include: Mendel in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, CHICAGO and AMADEUS. Harry also appeared in MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN (London/ Cinema release). US credits include: ELVIS - A MUSICAL REVOLUTION (North Shore Music Theatre) and Mr Mistoffelees in CATS (City Springs Theatre). Next up, NEWSIES (The Rev), and playing Action/cover Tony in WEST SIDE STORY (Pittsburgh CLO and Startlight Theatre, Kansas). Harry is also a personal trainer, dance teacher, videographer and theatrical caricaturist. IG - @HarryRFrancis

MADDIE FRANKE* (MARY) Couldn’t be more thrilled to be back at her favorite place on earth. She started as an apprentice here in 2008, and they just can’t get rid of her. Her other FRP credits include A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS, PROPOSALS, SOUTH PACIFIC, CINEMATASTIC, LETTERLAND, MAMMA MIA, JOSEPH… DREAMCOAT, ANNIE, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED..., MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, ALL SHOOK UP (twice!) , MAN OF LAMANCHA, and SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS. She also choreographed LETTERLAND, ALADDIN, and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN. Other credits include; Off Broadway: SLEEP NO MORE, KICKING AND SCREAMING (Assistant Director) Regional: THE ARVADA CENTER, ARTPARK, THE STEPHEN FOSTER STORY. Maddie is a proud member of AEA and graduated with her BFA from Elon University. In her spare time she also is an illustrator and designer, and you might have seen some of her design work around town at ShareWell Coffee and Mountain Juicery! Big thanks to my family.

BRENDAN MALAFRONTE* (BOB CREW) is proud to be returning to Flat Rock Playhouse. He loved his time here in SOUTH PACIFIC (Stewpot), and Neil Simon’s PROPOSALS (Vinnie Bavasi). As an actor, Brendan captivates audiences, effortlessly embodying diverse characters and bringing humor to every role. He has toured the world performing onboard Disney Cruise Line, and on the National and International tours of ANNIE and John Tartaglia’s IMAGINOCEAN. Brendan was a professor of puppetry at PACE School of Performing Arts, and he continues to teach and direct young actors at Redhouse Arts Center. When Brendan is “out of the frame”, his puppetry skills take the spotlight. Brendan co-founded The Dusty & Dott Company where he writes, designs, builds and performs with his wife, Dott. Together, they created the PBS show “READING BUDDIES”, which garnered two consecutive NY EMMY nominations. With a touch of magic and a dash of creativity, he has earned a reputation as an all-around master of the imagination. He hopes to inspire the same in the next generation. @dustyanddott

ABOUT THE CAST

COURTER SIMMONS* (FRANKIE VALLI) Courter’s history with JERSEY BOYS runs 17 years, and he’s thrilled to do the show at Flat Rock! Broadway credits include JERSEY BOYS (Bob Crewe, Frankie Valli Standby [Final Company]). Off-Broadway: JERSEY BOYS (Frankie Valli). National tours include JERSEY BOYS, BEAUTY & THE BEAST, and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. Favorite regional theatre roles include THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE (Tracy Mills), CHICAGO (Mary Sunshine), A CHORUS LINE (Mike), ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Riff Raff), and SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (Cosmo). Television credits include LAST WEEK TONIGHT and MYSTERIES OF LAURA, and film credits include THE PRODUCERS. Courter is also an award winning cabaret artist, was nominated for a 2024 Grammy Award and has been seen in Provincetown, Fire Island, New York, Puerto Vallarta , and all over the world with Atlantis Cruises. Love to J and Derrik. www.courtersimmons.com

KYLE SOUTHERN* (TOMMY) is thrilled to be making his Flat Rock Playhouse debut! Kyle is a NYC-based actor originally hailing from North Carolina. He is an alumni of Western Carolina University’s School of Stage & Screen and is so thrilled to be returning to the area. Recent credits include: National Tours - ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE (Tully u/s) and SUMMER! THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL (Giorgio Moroder). Regional credits - JERSEY BOYS (Joe Pesci/Frankie Valli u/s), BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL (Barry Mann), FOOTLOOSE (Ren McCormack), MAMMA MIA! (Sky), GREASE (Kenickie), and HAIR (Berger). Special thanks and love to Cindi Byrd. Rep: TPG. Socials: @kylecsouthern

GALLOWAY STEVENS* (GYP DECARLO) is pleased to return to “the Rock” to help kick off another spectacular summer season. Other Flat Rock Playhouse credits include King Maximilian in Cinderella, and featured performer in 2023’s A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. A native of Hendersonville, NC, Galloway has performed across the nation and various countries throughout Asia. Other notable regional performance credits include Jud in Oklahoma! (Pacific Conservatory Theatre); Jitter in Musical of Musicals, The Musical, Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks in Annie!, Gomez in The Addams Family Musical (Temple Theatre Company); Franklin Hart, Jr. in 9 to 5, The Musical (Timberlake Playhouse); Bruce Bechdel in Fun Home, Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha (Harlequin Productions); Emcee in Cabaret, Dr. Frank-n-furter in The Rocky Horror Musical, Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Oregon Cabaret Theatre). Feel free to follow him on Instagram @thegallo_way.

AMANDA TONG* (LORRAINE) is ecstatic to be returning to this wonderful stage. She was last seen in A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS where she expressed her love of Christmas ornaments. She also played Judy in A CHORUS LINE, Annelle in STEEL MAGNOLIAS and was in CINDERELLA at the Rock. Some of her past favorite regional credits include: Regional Premiere FLASHDANCE (Gloria); INTO THE WOODS (Cinderella); ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE (Rachel); MAN OF LA MANCHA (Antonia); SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (Stephanie) *Winner for Most Impressive Actress in a Lead Role; GODSPELL (Robin); MARVELOUS WONDERETTES (Cindy Lou); Regional Premiere ROCK OF AGES (Constance, u/s Sherrie); CRAZY FOR YOU (Polly); I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE (Woman 1); DAUGHTER OF SOCIETY (Herself) *New York SummerFest Winner for Best Vocalist in a New Musical; A WALL APARTAir Supply Musical New York Musical Festival. Amanda is a member of the USO Show Troupe where she has had the honor and privilege to travel all over the world performing for our troops, veterans and their families. Her extreme gratitude to Lisa, Candi, Ethan, and the rest of the Flat Rock family. To her husband Sean, I’m so excited to be performing in your favorite show! I love you! Proud member of Actors Equity. Galatians 6:9

MELVIN TUNSTALL III* (BARRY) MT3 is delighted to finally make it to the State Theater of his home state! Originally from Burlington, MT3 is an original cast member of the Broadway smash BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL and the original Toronto company of ROCK OF AGES. Also an accomplished playwright, Melvin won the Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best TYA Production for penning the book to POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL. He is repped by William Morris Endeavor and The Krasny Office.

J. TAYLOR WRIGHT* (HANK) is very happy to be back for his third season at Flat Rock Playhouse! You may have seen him in West Side Story, A Chorus Line, Mamma Mia, or as that happy hobgoblin in last year’s A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. Select credits: National Tour and Chinese Premiere of A Chorus Line, afterglow (Off B-way), Hangar Theatre, The Cape Playhouse, New London Barn Playhouse, Northern Stage, Uptown Players. Special thanks to Lisa, Ethan, Candi, and our wonderful cast of Jersey Boys. Hope you enjoy the show! See you on the Rock. Learn more at j-tw.com.

MARSHALL BRICKMAN (BOOK). FILMS (AUTHOR OR CO-AUTHOR): Sleeper, Annie Hall, Manhattan, Manhattan Murder Mystery, For the Boys, Intersection; (as writer/director): Simon, Lovesick, The Manhattan Project, Sister Mary Explains it All. Television: “The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson” (head writer), “The Dick Cavett Show” (head writer/co-producer). He has published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Playboy and other periodicals and was the 2006 recipient of the Writers Guild of America’s Ian McClellan Hunter Lifetime Achievement Award. Jersey Boys, his first venture into musical theatre, won four Tonys including Best Musical. The Addams Family, his second Broadway venture (with co-author Rick Elice), is currently playing on national and international tours. He lives in New York City and hopes to die in his sleep, surrounded by his loved ones and their attorneys.

RICK ELICE (BOOK) co-wrote Jersey Boys (winner 2006 Tony Award, 2007 Grammy Award and 2009 Olivier Award for Best Musical) with Marshall Brickman. His play, Peter and the Starcatcher, received nine 2012 Tony Award nominations (including two for Rick) and won five, more than any play of the season. It’s currently playing in New York and on tour across North America. Also on Broadway, Elice wrote The Addams Family (with Marshall Brickman, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa), currently touring North America, with productions in Europe and South America. In 2014, the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego will present the world premiere of his new musical, Dog and Pony (music and lyrics by Michael Patrick Walker). Rick is currently writing a musical for Disney Theatricals with Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, based on the film Make Believe, and Super Fly (co-written with Seth Zvi Rosenfeld), directed and choreographed by modern dance legend, Bill T. Jones. Heartfelt thanks to those whose work in the theatre makes him grateful for the day he was born: Sondheim, Stoppard, Bennett, Prince, Fosse, Robbins, Nichols, Tune, Nunn, Laurents, Stone, Kushner, Taymor, Papp, Schumacher, Schneider, Coyne, Brickman, Timbers and Rees. Rick thinks about them a lot. He never thought about Jersey much. He does now.

BOB GAUDIO (COMPOSER) wrote his first hit, “Who Wears Short Shorts,” at 15, for the Royal Teens, and then went on to become a founding member of the Four Seasons and the band’s principal songwriter. He also produced the hit “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” for Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand (Grammy nomination, Record of the Year) as well as six albums for Diamond, including The Jazz Singer. Other producing credits include albums for Frank Sinatra, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and the soundtrack for the film Little Shop of Horrors. Several songs co-written with Bob Crewe have been cover hits for such artists as the Tremeloes (“Silence

is Golden”), the Walker Brothers (“The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore”) and Lauryn Hill (“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”). With his wife, Judy Parker, Gaudio produced and co-wrote the Who Loves You album for the Four Seasons and one of Billboard’s longest-charted singles (54 weeks), “Oh, What a Night.” A high point in his career came in 1990 when, as a member of the original Four Seasons, Gaudio was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1995, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, which hailed him as “a quintessential music-maker.” To this day, Bob Gaudio and Frankie Valli still maintain their partnership…on a handshake.

BOB CREWE (LYRICIST). “New York was pregnant in the fifties,” says Bob Crewe, “gestating with possibilities.” Crewe and music partner Frank Slay became independent writer-producers when the category hadn’t yet been invented. In 1957 they wrote and produced “Silhouettes” for The Rays, which skyrocketed to #1. Suddenly, producers in demand, they launched Freddie Cannon’s “Tallahassee Lassie” and Billy & Lillie’s “Lah Dee Da.” Crewe’s 1960’s unprecedented producing success with The Four Seasons birthed a new sound, striking a major chord in American pop. “Sherry, “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Candy Girl,” “Ronnie” – all smashes! When lead Frankie Valli demanded a solo turn, Crewe and Bob Gaudio wrote (and Crewe produced) ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” which eventually became the century’s fifth most-played song. Crewe ran hot with artists from Vicki Carr, Oliver and Lesly Gore to Mitch Ryder, co-writing with Charles Fox the soundtrack for Jane Fonda’s film, “Barbarella.” Then his own Bob Crewe Generation exploded with Music to Watch Girls By. In 1972 Bob was in L.A., where he revived Frankie Valli with “My Eyes Adored You” by Crewe and Kenny Nolan. They also co-wrote Patti LaBelle’s “Lady Marmalade” (#1, July ’75), which was a hit again on the soundtrack of Moulin Rouge (#1, June ’01)…David Ritz

CANDI BOYD (DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER) Candi hails from Pittsburgh, PA and moved to NYC to become a performer in 2008, where she lives to this day. She’s been in numerous tv shows, films, and commercials, as well as getting to perform on the Tony’s, at the Super Bowl and the Thanksgiving Day Parade! She had the privilege to perform in the original production of JERSEY BOYS on Broadway as their Universal Swing for 10 years; Playing all 3 women in 7 companies in NYC and all over the world. She was entrusted as a Dance Captain, who helped note, direct and clean the show, and this is where she caught the directing and choreographing bug. Since then, Candi has directed/associate directed and choreographed over 9 shows, including 2 Off-Broadway shows, “DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL” and “FIVE! THE PARODY MUSICAL” which are both still running to rave reviews. Candi is (clearly) not Italian, however, the story of JERSEY BOYS resonates with her so deeply; A tight knit community where hard work, talent and luck created the unlikely hero story of an entire generation! Many folks who have been a part of Jersey Boys for its long and successful history repeat the famous line from the show, “FAMILY IS EVERYTHING.” Candi is so excited to bring this incredible story to Flat Rock Playhouse and add to that family. Special thanks to Lisa, Jim, Taylor, and My amazing Husband and kiddos for letting Mom continue to pursue her passions! @candiboyd_

ETHAN ANDERSEN (MUSIC DIRECTOR) is grateful to be a Vagabond and to help bring quality regional theatre to this community. Currently, he serves as FRP’s Resident Music Director, but he’s also served as a writer, educator, actor, apprentice director, and apprentice in his time at the playhouse. He was the music director and conductor of the SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER national tour and Elon University’s Music Theatre program. On Broadway, he’s played piano for MEAN GIRLS and Company and conducted for BCEFA’s Easter Bonnet Competition. As a writer, Ethan is a member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop, ASCAP, and Dramatists Guild. He is proud to be building the Playhouse Jr. Licensing program, featuring his new musicals SLOWPOKE!, ROOTABAGA EXPRESS!, LETTERLAND ALIVE!, and GREETINGS FROM NORTH CAROLINA!. Ethan received a BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University. ethan-andersen.com

NATALIE ROSE MABRY (SCENIC / PROJECTIONS DESIGNER) (she/they) Is a Trans-Queer Scenic and Projections Designer. They moved To Pittsburgh from Dallas to be the Chosky Resident Designer and Teaching Artist at the University of Pittsburgh. Natalie is the Recipient Of The Bill and Gene Eckhart Award For Excellence In Stage Design And, The Taubman Scholarship For Excellence In Stage Design. Natalie has Most Recently designed Video for a brand new musical THE PERFECT MATE at the Pittsburgh CLO and A CHRISTMAS STORY at the Pittsburgh Public Theatre, the Scenery and Projections for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at the Dallas Theatre Center and Projections for two Off The Wall productions, #UGLYCRY and WHEN JESUS DIVORCED ME which transferred to Off-Off Broadway’s Chain Theatre. Natalie Is a Trans-Queer Designer Focusing On Stories For A New And Modern Audience And Making Space and creating visibility For Trans/queer Designers. You can find them via: IG: @nrmabryartistry  Website: natalierosemabry.art

TIM BARHAM (COSTUME DESIGNER) He is extremely excited to be working at Flat Rock Playhouse this season. Prior to moving to North Carolina and living in a tiny house community with his husband, Tim worked for 28 years as the resident Costume Designer at Knott’s Berry Farm in Southern California. He was responsible for 25 mainstage productions a year. He retired only to find his way back to a Costume Shop. He is blessed to again be a part of a wonderful design team.

JOE BURKE (LIGHTING DESIGNER) is an award-winning designer whose creativity spans a wide range of performance types and creative disciplines. Centering his creative offerings on lighting and projection designs has afforded him opportunities to design and tour nationally and internationally. His artistry has been seen and appreciated in venues producing live theatre, exhibits, visual art installations, and music performances. Lighting design highlights include the premiere and tour of  METAMORPHOSIS (Third Coast Percussion); CABARET  (Case Western Reserve University);  PART II OF A MEXICAN TRILOGY  (Teatro Vista); DIALOGUE OF THE CARMELITES (Northwestern Bienen School of Music);  THE HUNGER GAMES: THE EXHIBITION (Imagine Exhibitions Inc.); PADDLE TO THE SEA  (Third Coast Percussion);  BURNHAM’S DREAM (Lost and Found Productions).

KURT DAVIS (SOUND DESIGNER) is currently in his third season as Head of Audio for Flat Rock Playhouse. He graduated from The University of Mississippi in 2015, receiving a B.F.A. in Theatrical Design & Production emphasizing in Sound Design. Since then, he has worked in multiple performing arts venues across the country, including Shakespeare Theatre Company, New Stage Theatre, The Warehouse Theatre, and The Brevard Music Center. Favorite designs include MACBETH, THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, (Flat Rock Playhouse), THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE (Warehouse Theatre), BRIGHT STAR, and SWEAT (New Stage Theatre).

BRITTANY V.A. RAPPISE (HAIR AND MAKEUP DESIGNER) Brittany is a theatrical wig & makeup designer currently based in Pensacola, Florida. Growing up in NJ, her love for theater started a stones throw from NYC, but She earned her MFA in Wig & Makeup Design/Technology from The University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and her BA in Theater from the University of West Florida. She now runs her own freelance business, The Makeup Wigstress, which offers wig & makeup design services, wig rental packages, custom wig builds for theater, film, and personal use, as well as a variety of workshops for professionals and students. She has had the privilege to build wigs and teach workshops for Disney, Busch Gardens, SNL, and Cirque Du Soleil. Recent design credits include:  DIE FLEDERMAUS (Pensacola Opera),  LA TRAVIATA  (Knoxville Opera),  RIGOLETTO (Opera Delaware), CARMEN (Des Mloines Metro Opera), INTO THE WOODS  (Brevard Music Center). You may have last seen Brittany’s wigs on stage here at Flat Rock Playhouse in 2015 in  CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ. She is very excited that her wig travels bring her back to the rock this season. IG: @makeupwigstress / www.BrittanyRappise.com

BRANDON MCIVER (TECHNICAL DIRECTOR)  is celebrating his second full season with Flat Rock after joining the theatre at the very end of 2022. He has worked in numerous scene shops in various capacities over the last 20 years. In 2003 he moved to Columbia, SC where he began his theatre career as ATD with Trustus Theatre. Throughout his artistic adventure, Brandon has worked as a carpenter, painter and props and scenic designer for many if not all of the theatre, dance and opera companies in Columbia. He has also designed/built scenery, special effects and props for independent film and commercial video. On a smaller scale, Brandon has built scenery and served as puppeteer for the Columbia Marionette Theatre. After relentless vacationing in WNC for the last 15 years, he decided to finally become a resident.

KENZIE CONNER (PROPS MANAGER)  is thrilled to be returning for the 2024 Season! Originally from Roanoke, VA, she is a theater professional with nearly 3 decades of experience in performance, props, puppetry, scenic design, stage management, choreography, special effects makeup, technical direction, and production management. After spending a wonderful summer as an intern here at FRP, graduating college, and then spending a year abroad in Ireland, she was lucky enough to work on board Disney Cruise Line for over 3 years. She has worked for the Virginia Children’s Theatre, the Jefferson Center, and many other regional arts organizations in various capacities. Apart from being a theater professional, she has spent time working in event management as the Director of Events for the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Ohio, and has spent over a decade as a freelance wedding and event coordinator.

BILL MUÑOZ* (PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER) This year marks Bill’s 33rd season at Flat Rock Playhouse, and 35 th year as a proud Union Member of Actors’ Equity Association. Starting out as an apprentice in 1985, through subsequent years, he went from Scenic Carpenter to Actor to Stage Manager to Fight Choreographer to year-round staff as Production Manager. Although now he “stepped down” to only be hired seasonally, he always looks forward to return to this special community at the “Rock.” Special thanks to those who support live theatre and make the arts an important contribution to society. Much love to his wife and daughter, the two most important people of his life.

HANNAH KATE HAWVER (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) is from Myrtle Beach, SC and just finished her third year at the College- Conservatory of Music (CCM) studying stage management. She has previously worked at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts and Gulfshore Playhouse and is thrilled to be in Flat Rock for her first summer.

AMELIA DRISCOLL* (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) is thrilled to be back at Flat Rock Playhouse working on another fantastic production. In 2012, she graduated from UNC Wilmington with a BFA in Creative Writing and a minor in Theatre. Since then, she has worked as an Production Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Manager for theatres in North Carolina, South Carolina, and California. She would like to thank the cast, crew, production

team, and everyone at FRP for making this a wonderful experience. Finally, to her friends and family, a huge thank you for their endless support and love.

ADAM GOODRUM (PRODUCTION MANAGER) MANAGER)  Adam graduated from UNC School of the Arts in with a B.F.A. in Technical Direction. After graduating he went to Goodspeed Opera House where he spent 3 years climbing the ranks from a Carpenter, Lead Welder, Master Carpenter to their Assistant Technical Director 2007. He then moved to DC to become Signature Theatre’s Technical Director. After a year with Signature he returned to Goodspeed to take over as their Technical Director where he stayed from 2009-2013.

In 2013 Adam moved closer to home and joined the Flat Rock Playhouse staff where he took on the position of Technical Director, and in 2014, he moved up to be the Production Manager. Adam is happy to have found his place back in his home state of NC where he is closer to family and friends and where he and his wife, Samantha welcomed their first child Ryden to the Vagabond Family in 2018.

JOSHUA STEWART (ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION

MANAGER) is currently in his third season with Flat Rock Playhouse. Originally hailing from Illinois, he received a Bachelors of Science in Theatre Production from Illinois State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Stage Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Prior to settling in Western North Carolina, Joshua traveled the US as a production manager and stage manager. He has worked with companies such as Florida Grand Opera, the Atlanta Opera, Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre Company, and Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts, among others.

DALE BROWN (CASTING DIRECTOR) 30 years to the summer after appearing on stage at the Playhouse, Dale is delighted to rejoin the Vagabonds ranks as casting director. His work in casting includes - Broadway: Phantom of the Opera, Billy Elliot; A Little Night Music, Jesus Christ Superstar, Guys & Dolls (w/ Tara Rubin Casting). Off-Broadway: Gorgeous Nothings (upcoming – Life Jacket Theater), Our Brother’s Son (w/ Jason Styres), America Is Hard to See, Daddy Long Legs (Drama Desk Nom), Old Jews Telling Jokes. Regional: Run Bambi Run (world premier), Titanic, Nativity Variations, The Chinese Lady, The Who & the What (Milwaukee Rep); The Heart Sellers, John Proctor is the Villain (Huntington); In the Heights (Seattle Rep), Things I Know to Be True (Arizona Theatre Co.) 2 Pianos 4 Hands, In the Heights (Cincinnati Playhouse), Sense & Sensibility (Chicago Shakespeare), Disgraced (Syracuse), Lives of Reason, In This House (Two River Theatre). Honors graduate of Kalamazoo College & the BESGL Theater Program (London). dalebrowncasting.com

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FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE STAFF

ADMIN

Mangaing Director - Samantha Goodrum

Business Manager - Andrea Cochran

Finance and Payroll Manager - Tracy Holbert

HR Consultant - Sharon Cambell

ARTISTIC

Artistic Director - Lisa Bryant

Music Director - Ethan Andersen

Company Manager - Scott Treadway

DEVELOPMENT

Director of Development - Olivia Palmer

Major Gifts Officer - Jim Brewer

Resource Development and Community

Relations Officer - Bailey Dalton

Development Associate - Debra Nelson

MARKETING

Director of Marketing - Christy Souther

Digital Media Coordinator - Jeb Purcell

EDUCATION

Director of Education - Lauren Hopkins

BOX OFFICE

Box Office Manager - Stephanie Orr

Patron Services Manager / Assoc. Box Office Manager - Heather Campbell-Smith

Box Office Cust Service Rep - Meredith King

Box Office Cust Service Rep - Sarah Thorn

Box Office Cust Service Rep - Alyson Gooch

House Manager / Box Office Cust Service Rep - Jess Casey

House Manager - Emmett Casey

House Manager - Libby Morris

FACILITES

Facilties Director - Paul Feraldi

Assoc Facilities Director/ Concessions Manager - Bryan Taylor

PRODUCTION

Production Manager - Adam Goodrum

Assoc Production Manager - Joshua Stewart

Technical Director - Brandon McIver

Costume Shop Manager - Tim Barham

Logan Taylor Head Electrician

Head of Sound - Kurt Davis

Props Manager - Eleanor (Kenzie) Conner

THE LEIMAN

Find peace and tranquility in this new garden of remembrance.

Flat Rock Playhouse’s founder, Robroy Farquhar, settled in this beautiful mountain region to celebrate the joys of nature and create a safe haven to practice his craft. In 2021, we continue to embrace the quiet serenity of our beautiful surroundings with The Leiman Garden of Remembrance.

David and Sharon Leiman donated this hallowed ground in memory of the six million Jews and millions of other men, women, and children murdered by Nazi Germany. The garden invites us all to remember, learn, reflect and NEVER FORGET.

David and Sharon first came to Flat Rock Playhouse in 2016 for the all-star hit production, Million Dollar Quartet. We are honored and overjoyed to call this dynamic duo part of the Flat Rock Playhouse team of patrons, donors, and volunteers.

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE INDIVIDUAL DONORS:

We are abundantly grateful for the generous support of our donors who ensure that the show will go on. Together we can preserve, ignite, and revitalize the arts in Western North Carolina.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional theater and arts education organization, Flat Rock Playhouse relies on tax-deductible donations to support our programming.