MAINSTAGE SEASON SPONSORS
CHARLOTTE & BOB OTTO
It is a joy to sponsor the 2025 season of world-class productions created right here at Flat Rock Playhouse.
We hope you enjoy the show.
Thank you for supporting Flat Rock Playhouse.
Dear esteemed patrons,
As we prepare to take to the stage, we are reminded of the profound impact that your presence has on our craft. You are the spark that ignites the flame of our passion, the wind that fills the sails of our creativity, and the sunshine that nourishes the bloom of our art.
As artists, we are driven by an insatiable desire to create, to express, and to connect with others through our work. But this desire would remain unfulfilled without the vital support and appreciation that you, our dear patrons, provide. You are the raisond’être of our endeavors, the reason why we toil and strive to bring forth the best that is within us.
Your presence in our theatre is not merely a pleasure, but a necessity. Without you, our words would fall on deaf ears, our movements would be mere gestures, and our music would be but a silent melody.
And yet, because of you, we are able to do what we love most in the world. We are able to lose ourselves in the thrill of storytelling, to find ourselves in the applause and accolades, and to rediscover ourselves in the joy and wonder of creation.
So, we offer our deepest gratitude to each one of you. Thank you for being our inspiration, our motivation, and our reward. Thank you for allowing us to share our art with you, and for being a part of the grand tapestry that is our collective experience.
We hope that you will continue to join us on this wondrous journey, to laugh with us, to cry with us, and to be moved by the beauty and power of the human spirit. For in the end, it is not just a play that we present to you, but a reflection of all of us: our hopes, our dreams, and our very humanity.
With appreciation and respect,
Lisa K. Bryant
This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Producing live theatre, by its very nature, creates a vibrant community—one that fosters connection, growth, and creative exploration, from backstage to center stage to the house seats.
Community begins offstage. Our talented staff, crew, and artists collaborate for weeks—sometimes months—to bring each production to life. From the stage floor to the lighting grid, every element is meticulously crafted. Our team brings their education, experience, and passion, making every performance at Flat Rock Playhouse a one-of-a-kind experience. As each production is unique, requiring deep collaboration, cultivating opportunities for continued learning and growth.
That sense of community carries onto the stage. During the casting, our artistic team thoughtfully assembles ensembles that not only fit the roles but also complement one another—artistically and personally. The rehearsal process demands vulnerability, trust, and dedication. As the cast works together to shape a production, bonds form that enhance their performances bringing authenticity and emotional depth to the stage. When artists unite in harmony, something magical happens— a spark that ignites not only among the performers but in the hearts of everyone watching.
Each production is crafted with care, heart, and an unwavering commitment to excellence making every moment on stage as impactful and unforgettable as possible. Through this process, not only do stories come to life, but the individuals involved grow—as artists, as collaborators, and as people.
This growth is then passed to the final and most vital piece of the puzzle: you—our audience. Once the curtain rises, community extends into the seats. Each performance becomes a shared moment between strangers who laugh together, gasp together, and are moved together. Live theatre offers a rare and powerful form of connection, allowing us to feel deeply and reflect together. In those moments, a collective understanding is born—one that we carry with us beyond the theatre walls. As a patron, you are not just an observer; you are a participant in this living, breathing art form. Your presence is essential to the magic of live theatre and to the community that makes it so meaningful.
I am proud to represent a professional producing theatre that believes in the transformative power of community. It is my privilege to help ensure that Flat Rock continues to be a space where creativity thrives, connections are forged, and unforgettable experiences are shared.
Together, we make theatre. Together, we build community. Thank you for being a patron of Flat Rock Playhouse.
Sam Yaeger Goodrum
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you for being a part of the Flat Rock Playhouse family. We are proud to be a professional producing theatre with the mission of enriching lives through the art of theatre.
So, what does it mean to be a producing theatre? It means everything you see is planned, crafted, and presented right here on The Rock. The scenery, the costumes, the props, the choreography, the direction, the performers—everything that goes into a show… it all happens here.
But that’s not all. We offer classes and performance opportunities for the next generation of theatre artists through our Playhouse Jr. and Apprentice programs. We are in the schools, reaching more than 10,000 students and teachers. And we Rock Out! to bring performances to the community.
None of this happens without you. We appreciate your support as patrons, students, donors, volunteers, and ambassadors. If you’d like to get more involved, or if you have any comments or questions, please reach out to me at FRPBoardPresident@flatrockplayhouse.org. I’d love to hear from you.
Again, thank you for being part of this magical place on The Rock.
Charlotte Otto President, Flat Rock Board of Trustees
Connie Backlund
Sharon Campbell
Bob DiBella
Deanna Ellis
Duncan Fraser
Gene Hamme
Robin Hamme
Buddy Hughes, (Reid, Jr.)
Bruce Holliday
Joe Ippolito
David Leiman
Peg Luy
Larry McGaughy
Tom Marshall
Charlotte Otto
Tracy Robinson
Turner Rouse
Emily Russell
Jan Sullivan
Mike Weitzel
Since our theatre began, we have depended on generous patrons and donors. By including Flat Rock Playhouse in your will, you can ensure great storytelling, teaching, and performing for future generations.
Endowment Funding is a wonderful way for ensuring the Playhouse’s future. Savvy donors can endow their current gifts through their will. For example, a bequest of $2500 would permanently endow an annual gift of $100. A bequest of $25,000 would create a named fund that would generate $1,000+ perpetually.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, Please contact Jim Brewer, Director of Development, 828-693-0403 ext. 220 jimbrewer@flatrockplayhouse.org
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, 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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“Prologue – Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats” – additional material written by Trevor Nunn and Richard Stilgoe. “Memory” – additional material written by Trevor Nunn
DIRECTOR
LISA K. BRYANT
MUSIC DIRECTOR ETHAN ANDERSEN
LIGHTING DESIGNER
GEORGIA FENIMORE
HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNER BRITTANY V.A. RAPPISE
PROPS MANAGER KENZIE CONNER
PRODUCTION MANAGER ADAM GOODRUM
TAP CHOREOGRAPHER LAUREN HOPKINS
CHOREOGRAPHER MICHAEL CALLAHAN
SCENIC DESIGNER
DENNIS C. MAULDEN
SOUND DESIGNER KURT DAVIS
ASSIST. HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNER KENZIE BIUNDO
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER VICTORIA COULTER
ASSOC. PRODUCTION MANAGER JOSHUA D. STEWART
ASSIST. CHOREOGRAPHER MADDIE FRANKE
ETHAN ANDERSEN...................CONDUCTOR / KEYBOARD 1
LUCAS COLÓN................................................KEYBOARD 2
JAMES KYLEN / PAUL BABELAY........DRUMS / PERCUSSION
COSTUME DESIGNER TIM BARHAM
PROJECTIONS DESIGNER JEB PURCELL
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR TOM WILLSON
ASSIST. STAGE MANAGER AMELIA RINGER
ASSOC. MUSIC DIRECTOR LUCAS COLÓN
CASTING BY DALE BROWN, CSA
ANDY PRESTON..........................................................BASS RYAN GUERRA ........................................................GUITAR MISTY RONDEAU......................................................REEDS
THE CAST (in alphabetical order)
BRITTANY BONEFAS………........................RUMPLETEAZER
DANIEL BOODA……….................................MISTOFFELEES
JACK GIMPEL………....................................MUNKUSTRAP
HANNAH GUNDERMANN……….........................ETCETERA
BRIANNA HASTON……….....................................VICTORIA
LAUREN HOPKINS………..........................JENNYANYDOTS
CAMERON ANDREW KUHN……….....................MACAVITY
ASHTON LAMBERT………......................RUM TUM TUGGER
BEN MILAN-POLISAR………....................................VICTOR
JULIANNE ROBERTS....................................BOMBALURINA
JOLIE SMITH………........................................CASSANDRA HENRIQUE SOBRINHO……….................SKIMBLESHANKS FAITH STACK………...............................................ELECTRA BOB TRISOLINI………..................................................GUS MICHEL VASQUEZ………....................................SILLABUB PAUL VONASEK……….......................OLD DEUTERONOMY NATE WALSH………....................................MUNGOJERRIE GILLIAN BELL............………............................GRIZABELLA EMMA WILCOX……….........................................DEMETER JAHLAYNIA WINTERS………..........................JELLYLORUM
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CATS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group. www.concordtheatricals.com
Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats............................................................................Teacher, Cats, Kids
The Naming of Cats..................................................................................................................Cats
The Old Gumbie Cat.............................................................Munkustrap, Demeter, Bombalurina, Jellylorum, Jennyanydots, Cats
The Rum Tum Tugger...................................................................................Rum Tum Tugger, Cats
Entry of Grizabella...........................................................Grizabella, Demeter, Bombalurina, Cats
Bustopher Jones: The Cat About Town...................................Demeter, Bombalurina, Jellylorum, Bustopher Jones, Cats
Mungojerrie & Rumpleteazer....................................................Mungojerrie, Rumpleteazer, Cats
Old Deuteronomy..................................Munkustrap, Rum Tum Tugger, Deuteronomy, Cats, Kids
Introduction to the Jellicle Ball...................................................................................Munkustrap
Song of the Jellicles & the Jellicle Ball....................................................................................Cats
Grizabella: the Glamour Cat...........................................................................................Grizabella
The Moments of Happiness..............................................................Deuteronomy, Sillabub, Cats
Gus: the Theatre Cat..............................................................................................Jellylorum, Gus
Skimbleshanks: the Railway Cat...........................................................Skimbleshanks, Cats, Kids
Macavity: the Mystery Cat.................................................................Demeter, Bombalurina, Cats
Macavity Fight.................................................................................................................Cats, Kids
Magical Mister Mistoffelees........................................................................Rum Tum Tugger, Cats
Memory......................................................................................Sillabub, Munkustrap, Grizabella
Journey to the Heaviside Layer................................................................................................Cats
The Ad-dressing of Cats....................................................................................Deuteronomy, Cats
Finale
GILLIAN BELL (GRIZABELLA)
HANNAH GUNDERMANN (ETCETERA)
ASHTON LAMBERT (RUM TUM TUGGER)
HENRIQUE SOBRINHO (SKIMBLESHANKS)
PAUL VONASEK (OLD DEUTERONOMY)
BRITTANY BONEFAS (RUMPLETEAZER)
HASTON (VICTORIA)
BEN MILAN-POLISAR (VICTOR)
FAITH STACK (ELECTRA)
NATE WALSH (MUNGOJERRIE)
(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
DANIEL BOODA (MISTOFFELEES)
LAUREN HOPKINS (JENNYANYDOTS)
JULIANNE ROBERTS (BOMBALURINA)
BOB TRISOLINI (GUS)
EMMA WILCOX (DEMETER)
JACK GIMPEL
JOLIE SMITH (CASSANDRA)
MICHEL VASQUEZ (SILLABUB)
JAHLAYNIA WINTERS (JELLYLORUM)
CALICO CAST:
Performing Fri., Apr. 25 - Sun. May 4
Grey Chan
Sadie Chatman
Anna Danciu
Scottie Dunkin
Henry Hopkins
Kathleen Marcinko
Keaton Smith
Gibson Stipe
TABBY CAST:
Performing Wed., May 7 - Sat., May 17
Faris Faulkner
Laney Hale
Ella Jacobsen
Charlotte Justice
Elyse Keplinger
Sofia Murillo
Morgan Parachini
Wilson Quinn
Tilden Singleton
Michael is a Performer/Choreographer based out of New York City. Broadway credits include ALADDIN (Dance Captain / Fight Captain / Swing /u/s Iago & Omar) and CINDERELLA (Raccoon /u/s Jean-Michel). Michael has also worked Off-Broadway, Regionally, and Internationally as both a Performer and Choreographer. Currently, he is in the Broadway Production of ALADDIN THE MUSICAL and a Guest Artist at Broadway Dance Center. A proud Elon University Alum, he is excited to return to North Carolina and join the Flat Rock community for the first time! Special thanks to this Jellicle Company. www.michaelcallahan.me
GILLIAN BELL (GRIZABELLA) is delighted to be making her debut at Flat Rock Playhouse! With a rich array of credits, Gillian has brought to life memorable roles such as Betty in WHITE CHRISTMAS and Mrs. Potts in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at New Bedford Festival Theater. Additional favorite credits include: SONDHEIM on Sondheim Theater 2020; LES MISERABLES Merry-Go-Round Playhouse; LES MISERABLES Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. She has also been involved in the development of new works, including the recent BORDEN: A NEW MUSICAL. Her dynamic presence has illuminated stages across New York City, with standout performances in solo cabarets like IN MY PRIME at Green Room 42 and I’M HERE TO SING at Rockwood Music Hall. Beyond the stage, Gillian is a proud mother to an emerging performer and indulges her passion for creativity through baking and designing bespoke cakes. @gillianbellsings // www.gillianbellsings.com
BRITTANY BONEFAS (RUMPLETEAZER) Brittany is absolutely thrilled to be making her debut at Flat Rock Playhouse in CATS! She has been a company member of Ballet Palm Beach, performing numerous featured roles. Most recently she was in Rand Production’s FOOTLOOSE at the Beau Rivage. Hailing from the suburbs of Chicago, she is a proud alumna of OU’s School of Dance. Grateful doesn’t begin to cover it. Much love to her agent, friends, mentors, the cast, creative team, and most of all- her family. Meow Meow!
DANIEL BOODA (MISTOFFELEES) Daniel is thrilled to be joining Flat Rock Playhouse for CATS! He is a graduate of Rider University, and the Broadway Dance Center Professional Semester. Some favorite credits include GYPSY (The Wick), CINDERELLA (The Wick), and OKLAHOMA! (Highlands Playhouse). When not performing Daniel can be found teaching at dance studios all over New York and New Jersey. Always the biggest thanks to my parents, and James for the constant love and support.
JACK GIMPEL (MUNKUSTRAP) - is so excited to be making his FRP debut! Originally from Philadelphia, now living in NYC, Gimpel is a graduate of Rider University. National Tour: LEGALLY BLONDE. Regional: North Shore Music Theatre, Theatre By The Sea. Thank you Lisa, Ethan, Michael, and the entire FRP community for this opportunity. Love to Mom, Dad, Em, Clare, and nephews. @jgimps92
HANNAH GUNDERMANN (ETCETERA) (she/her) is thrilled to performing in beautiful Flat Rock! Most recently she was seen in THE MUSIC MAN at Pittsburgh CLO! Other credits include: Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, RWS Global, MGM, NYTF and The Player’s Theatre. In addition to performing, Hannah is a passionate creative and teacher based in NYC. Proud OCU alum, go stars! So much love to her support system. Represented by Resolute Artists Agency | @hannydancy
BRIANNA HASTON (VICTORIA) is extremely grateful to be back on The Rock! This marks Brianna’s tenth consecutive year as a member of the Flat Rock family! Most recently, you might have seen her as Fritzie in CABARET or as Lois in A CHORUS LINE. Other FRP credits include CINDERELLA: ENCHANTED EDITION and WEST SIDE STORY (Graziella). She has also been a part of several FLAT ROCK CHRISTMASES with the Pat’s School of Dance dancers throughout her youth. Brianna finds great honor in calling herself a vagabond and truly loves all the magic created on the enchanted stage. IG: @Bri.Haston
LAUREN HOPKINS (JENNYANYDOTS) is the Director of Education at Flat Rock Playhouse/Playhouse Jr. She holds a B.F.A in Music Theatre from Elon University. After taking a break from performing, Lauren is excited to take on a role that is very special to her. One of the highlights of this experience is getting to perform alongside her Playhouse Jr. students, as well as her son, Henry—a moment she never imagined would happen. Lauren feels incredibly blessed to be able to do what she loves most: educating the next generation! She would like to thank Lisa and Ethan for believing in her and encouraging her to come out of performance hibernation. She would also like to thank her husband, Mayes for his constant love and support and her entire family for helping raise Henry. It truly takes a village, and she is forever grateful. Visit www.laurenrhopkins.com to view some of Lauren’s tap choreography. Thank you for supporting the arts!
CAMERON ANDREW KUHN (MACAVITY) (he/him) is ecstatic to be making his FRP debut and to be attending the Jellicle Ball! He is an alumni (‘21) of Ball State University’s BFA musical theatre program and now currently based in NYC. Recent credits: Swing in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (National Tour), Victor in CABARET (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Ensemble in FOOTLOOSE and Dancer in ELEMENTS (Norwegian Cruise Line). Cameron would like to thank everyone at FRP for giving him this opportunity, his agency Kreativ Media Partners, and all of his mentors who have helped get him here today. Up we go to the Heaviside Layer, Enjoy the show!
ASHTON LAMBERT (RUM TUM TUGGER) is thrilled to be performing at the Flat Rock Playhouse for the first time! He most recently performed at ACT of Connecticut in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and on SNL this season with John Mulaney as a Timothee Chalamet lookalike dancer. Tours: WEST SIDE STORY (International Tour), TOOTSIE (First National Tour). Favorite credits: Billy Lawlor - 42ND STREET (Theatre by the Sea), Mike - A CHORUS LINE (Reagle Music Theatre), Baby John - WEST SIDE STORY (Utah Festival OMT), Henry - NEWSIES (Utah Festival OMT), Clo-Clo/Dance Captain - LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Little Theatre on the Square). He is a proud Otterbein University Graduate (BFA Musical Theatre/Dance Minor). He would like to thank his Dad, Mom, Duncan, and Bloc NYC for their constant support! Instagram: @ashtolambo.
JULIANNE ROBERTS (BOMBALURINA) is thrilled to be making her Flat Rock Playhouse debut this season! Huge shout out to all of her Elon University Music Theatre family here at Flat Rock and North Carolina, and a big hug to her parents and family for all of their support! Most recent credits include, LEGALLY BLONDE at the John W. Engeman Theater, CHICAGO and THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Lexington Theater Company. julianneroberts_
JOLIE SMITH (CASSANDRA) (she/her) is so excited to be back on the rock! Originally from Richmond, VA, she graduated in May from James Madison University, where she received her B.A. in Musical Theatre and Media Arts and Design. She spent this past year as an apprentice here at Flat Rock, and was seen in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS, and the SLOWPOKE children’s tour. Other favorite credits include Vivienne in LEGALLY BLONDE at NCCA Jean’s Playhouse and Mona in CHICAGO at JMU. Jolie is also a writer, filmmaker, sketch comedian, and chips and salsa enthusiast. She thanks her family and friends for their love and support. Jolie-Smith.com @yoitsjo18
HENRIQUE SOBRINHO (SKIMBLESHANKS) (he/him), originally from Atlanta, GA, is a NYC Based actor and is beyond excited to be back on the Rock! He was last seen on the Leiman Mainstage in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Other credits include: A CHORUS LINE, WEST SIDE STORY, CINDERELLA, DIRTY DANCING, SLOWPOKE! (Flat Rock Playhouse) Chino in WEST SIDE STORY (Gulf Coast Symphony) CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER (Arizona Broadway Theatre) HOLIDAY INN (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina) THE PROM! (Sharon Playhouse) Lead Vocalist (Royal Caribbean Entertainment). A huge thanks to Lisa, Lauren, Ethan, and his entire Flat Rock family for helping him get where he is today. He is so grateful to be back home. Let’s bring it to the railway. | IG: @hds__ henriquesobrinho.com
FAITH STACK (ELECTRA) is excited to be working as an apprentice at Flat Rock! She is a recent graduate from Rider University’s BFA Musical Theatre program. Credits include: KISS ME KATE: Lilli Vanessi (Rider University), LEGALLY BLONDE: Ensemble & Cover Elle/Vivienne (Milton Theatre), THE PROM: Ensemble/Dance Captain (NCC Summer Theatre), ALL SHOOK UP: Ensemble/Dance Captain (NCC Summer Theatre), CARRIE: Swing (Rider University), and SPRING AWAKENING: Thea (Milton Theatre). She would like to thank her friends and her family for the constant love and support. @faithstack, faithmstack.com
BOB TRISOLINI (GUS) is from Longboat Key Florida and Kenmure Country Club, Flat Rock NC. He is excited to be back at The Rock after appearing in WEST SIDE STORY, directed by the incomparable Lisa Bryant. At the Highlands Playhouse he appeared as Arvide Abenathy in GUYS AND DOLLS, Erroneous in FORUM, Mr. Welch in DAMN YANKEES and Pa Carnes in OKLAHOMA. Among his favorite roles are Willy Clark in THE SUNSHINE BOYS, Roger De Bris in THE PRODUCERS, Pappy Yokum in LIL ABNER, Melvin P. Thorpe in THE BEST LITTLE WHORE HOUSE IN TEXAS and Henry Saunders in LEND ME A TENOR He was a Producer, Show Director and Casting Director for Walt Disney Entertainment. He directed six shows for Celebrity Cruise Lines. Bob was part of the creative team for the five time Tony nominated Broadway Show Romance/Romance and the Drama Desk Winner Off Broadway Show, OLYMPUS ON MY MIND. He was the founder and CEO of The West Bank Creative, a Business Theatre Agency in the NYC area. He worked with Sammy Davis Jr., Howie Mandell, Rita Rudner, David Brenner and Beth Fowler. Recently he has created a Tik Tok Character called Uncle Bob. You can find him on Tik Tok under the name of “askunclebob” for which he has made over 75 commercials for CAN Community Health.
BEN MILAN-POLISAR (VICTOR) - is so excited to be performing in his first show at Flat Rock Playhouse! Off-Broadway: THE WIZARD OF OZ (Tinman). Favorite regional credits include Mendel in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (A.C.T. of CT), Doody in GREASE (Fireside Theatre), Baby John in WEST SIDE STORY (Argyle Theater), Travis/Asst.Choreographer in FOOTLOOSE (Barter Theatre), and Jetsam in THE LITTLE MERMAID (Arizona Broadway Theatre). Film/TV: THE IMMIGRANT, SAVAGE. Thank you to MSA, friends, and family for all the love and support! @benmilanpolisar
MICHEL VASQUEZ (SILLABUB) - is so excited to be back at The Rock! She was recently seen on the International Tour of WEST SIDE STORY as Rosalia, Maria u/s, and the “Somewhere” soloist under the direction of Lonny Price. Regional credits include Maria in WEST SIDE STORY (Gulf Coast Symphony), Priscilla Presley in HEARTBREAK HOTEL (John W. Engeman Theater), Teresita/Maria u/s in WEST SIDE STORY (Flat Rock Playhouse), and Cinderella in INTO THE WOODS (Timber Lake Playhouse). TV/Film: featured soloist on The Late Late Show Dublin, Nashville Holiday Music Special, Christmas at Belmont. Proud graduate of Belmont University, BFA in MT. Represented by UIA Talent Agency. 2022 FRP Apprentice! All Glory to God! follow the fun @michelvasquez_
PAUL VONASEK (OLD DEUTERONOMY) - is a local and is feeling immensely grateful to be in his third Flat Rock show. Thank you to Lisa, the whole incredible Flat Rock team, and to Laurie Jones, his brilliant wife and artistic partner. When Paul isn’t playing monsters (SHAWSHANK), witches (MACBETH), or old cats (PERSONAL TIME), he improvises full length plays with Adesto Theatre in Asheville. Stay tuned for runs of improvised Star Trek, Jane Austen, 80’s Horror, and our Spontaneous Living Room Drama. Insta- @Adestotheatre https://adestotheatre.org/
NATE WALSH (MUNGOJERRIE) is thrilled to be making his Flat Rock Debut in CATS! Originally from Okoboji, Iowa, Nate is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Nate has showcased his talents across the East Coast, with notable recent credits including The Palace Theatres’ OLIVER! (Noah Claypole), Reagle Music Theatre’s AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (Ensemble/Jerry Cover), Weston Theater Company’s SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (Ensemble), and Moonbox Productions’ LEGALLY BLONDE (Ensemble/Dance Captain). Nate extends heartfelt thanks to friends and family for their unwavering support. www.NateWalshActor.com.
EMMA WILCOX (DEMETER) Flat Rock Playhouse debut! National Tour: LEGALLY BLONDE Regional Credits: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina (CHICAGO), North Shore Music Theatre (ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION), Berkshire Theatre Group (MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET – Berkshire Theatre Critics Association Nomination for Outstanding Leading Actress in a Musical), Theatre By the Sea (MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, FOOTLOOSE, CINDERELLA), A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE (NYC Company), Titusville Playhouse (A CHORUS LINE). BFA in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University. Many thanks & all the love to her family, Hunter, Avalon Artists Group, and the team at Flat Rock Playhouse! @emmatwilcox
JAHLAYNIA WINTERS (JELLYLORUM) is happy to be back for summer at The Rock! Winters recently completed her performance apprenticeship here this past Christmas! Winters graduated from Young Harris College in May 2023 where she received a BFA in Musical Theatre. Her favorite credits include BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL (Shirelle) and THE LITTLE MERMAID (Atina, U/S Flounder). You may have also seen Jahlaynia here in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR or out on tour in SLOWPOKE! (Tori). Winters is incredibly grateful for this sweet home she found here in the mountains. Instagram: @jahlayniawinters| Management: STALWART TALENT
Adam Goodrum - Production Manager
Joshua D. Stewart - Associate Production Manager
Victoria Coulter - Production Stage Manager
Amelia Ringer - Assistant Stage Manager
Larry Cook - Assistant Scenic Designer
Tom Willson - Technical Director
Emily Rich - Assistant Technical Director
Ryn Gulley - Staff Carpenter
Oliver Reid - Staff Carpenter
Sierethene Chepes - Carpenter
Glenn Case - Scenic Charge
Alexis Morehead - Assistant Scenic Charge
Tim Barham - Costume Shop Manager
Alice Bryant - Assistant Costume Shop Manager
Amy Pavelka - Head of Wardrobe
Matt Oliver - Hair and Makeup Artist
Betty W. Miller - Stitcher
Rain Koski - Stitcher / Wardrobe Assistant
Kathryn Wells - Costume Shop Volunteer
Cathi Mahaffey - Costume Shop Volunteer
Sarah Cribbs - Head Electrician
Georgia Fenimore - Production Electrician
Andrew Westbrook - Overhire Electrician
Kurt Davis - Head of Audio
Mason Sams - Audio Engineer
Kaden James - A2 Microphone Technician
Kenzie Conner - Props Manager
Gideon Rowland - Assistant Props Manager
Riley Hewitt - Run Crew
ADMINISTRATION
Managing Director – Samantha Goodrum
Finance and Payroll Manager – Tracy Holbert
ARTISTIC
Artistic Director – Lisa K. Bryant
Artistic Associate and
Music Supervisor – Ethan Andersen
Company Manager – Scott Treadway
DEVELOPMENT
Director of Development – Jim Brewer
Associate Development Director – Olivia Palmer
Development Associate – Debra Nelson
Community Engagement Manager - Michael Arrowood
Resource Development and Community
Relations Officer – Bailey Dalton
MARKETING
Director of Marketing – Christy Souther
Digital Media Coordinator – Jeb Purcell
EDUCATION
Director of Education – Lauren Hopkins
Production Manager – Adam Goodrum
Assoc Production Manager – Joshua D. Stewart
Technical Director – Tom Willson
Assistant Technical Director –Emily Rich
Costume Shop Manager – Tim Barham
Head of Audio – Kurt Davis
Props Manager – Kenzie Conner
Box Office Manager – Stephanie Orr
Patron Services Manager - Heather Campbell-Smith
Customer Service Rep – Alyson Gooch
Customer Service Rep - Julie Estes Hayes
House Manager / Customer Service Rep – Jess Casey
House Manager – Emmett Casey
House Manager – Libby Morris
House Manager - Dawn Oathout
Facilties Director – Paul Feraldi
Assoc Facilities Director / Concessions Manager – Bryan Taylor
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER has composed the scores of some of the world’s most famous musicals. From Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1969) to Cinderella (2021), his work has been consistently seen on world stages. Before the COVID pandemic hit, Lloyd Webber had shows continually running in the West End for 48 years and on Broadway for 41. When Sunset Boulevard joined School Of Rock, CATS and The Phantom Of the Opera, he equalled Rodgers & Hammerstein’s record of four shows running simultaneously on Broadway. He is one of the select group of artists with EGOT status, having received Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards.
Lloyd Webber owns seven London theatres, including the iconic London Palladium and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Over the past three years the latter has been completely restored and renovated at a cost of over £60 million. It is one of the biggest projects ever undertaken by a private theatre owner in recent times. His mantra that every penny of profit made from his theatres is ploughed back into the buildings has meant that considerable work has been undertaken across his theatre portfolio during the pandemic, including the complete remodelling and reseating of the Gillian Lynne.
Lloyd Webber is passionate about the importance of musical education and diversity in the arts. The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation provides 30 performing arts scholarships every year for talented students with financial need and supports a range of projects such as the Music In Secondary School Trust and commissioning research into diversity in theatre.
Andrew Lloyd Webber was knighted in 1992 and created an honorary life peer in 1997. To mark his 70th birthday, his best-
selling autobiography Unmasked was published by Harper Collins in March 2018.
T.S. ELIOT Thomas Stearns (T.S.) Eliot (1888-1965) was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 26, 1888. He was educated at Harvard, at the Sorbonne in Paris and at Merton College, Oxford. He settled in England in 1915 and taught briefly at two schools before joining Lloyds Bank in the City of London in their foreign and colonial department.
His first volume of poems, Prufrock and Other Observations, was published in 1917. The Waste Land, his most famous work, came out in 1922. In 1925 he left the bank to become a director of the publishing house of Faber. There have been several collected editions of his poetry and volumes of his literary and social criticism. Eliot also wrote a number of verse plays, the bestknown of which, Murder in the Cathedral, was commissioned for the Canterbury Festival of 1935. Four Quartets, now generally regarded as his masterpiece, was first published in 1943.
Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats appeared in October 1939. (Eliot had a great affection for cats, and “Possum” was his alias among friends.) Forty-two years later, this work would be combined with the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber to become CATS.
Eliot became a British citizen in 1927. He received many honors and distinctions, among them the Nobel Prize for Literature. He was posthumously awarded two 1983 Tony Awards for the book and lyrics of CATS. He was also an Officer de la Legion d’Honneur. He died in London in January, 1965, and there is a memorial to him in Poet’s Corner, Westminster Abbey.
LISA K. BRYANT (ARTISTIC DIRECTOR / DIRECTOR) This year marks Lisa’s 11th season as the Artistic Director for the State Theatre of North Carolina. Beginning her FRP career as an Apprentice, Lisa has been proud to serve the theatre through the years as a student, actor, teacher, and director. Select favorite FRP performances include Sally Bowles/Cabaret, Velma Von Tussle/Hairspray, May/The Affections of May, Bianca/Kiss Me, Kate, and Peggy Sawyer/42nd Street. Favorite Directing projects include West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar in Concert, The Shawshank Redemption, Amadeus, RENT, My Fair Lady, Once On This Island, and so many more. Lisa is proud to have introduced the critically successful Black Box Series where she directed the hilarious God of Carnage, and a sold out run (and all-new interpretation) of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. As ever, a special thanks to the extraordinary Playhouse Staff, and every artist whose talent, dedication, and passion make ‘The Rock’ rock!
MICHAEL CALLAHAN (CHOREOGRAPHER) is a Performer/ Choreographer based out of New York City. Broadway credits include ALADDIN (Dance Captain / Fight Captain / Swing /u/s Iago & Omar) and CINDERELLA (Raccoon /u/s Jean-Michel). Michael has also worked Off-Broadway, Regionally, and Internationally as both a Performer and Choreographer. Currently, he is in the Broadway Production of ALADDIN THE MUSICAL and a Guest Artist at Broadway Dance Center. A proud Elon University Alum, he is excited to return to North Carolina and join the Flat Rock community for the first time! Special thanks to this Jellicle Company. www.michaelcallahan.me
ETHAN ANDERSEN (ARTISTIC ASSOC. & MUSIC SUPERVISOR) Ethan is grateful to be a Vagabond and to help bring quality theatre to this community. Currently, he serves as FRP’s Artistic Associate & Music Supervisor, 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.
LUCAS COLÓN (ASSOCIATE MUSIC DIRECTOR) is a NYC-based music director and pianist. Selected pit credits include JERSEY BOYS (Milton Theatre), LEGALLY BLONDE and BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL (John W. Engeman Theatre). Lucas has won multiple awards and accolades for his advocacy work, including CRNY’s $18,000 GIA grant for his support of young musicians and the BroadwayWorld Buffalo award for Best Music Direction and Orchestra Performance. In 2023, he was selected as a member of the inaugural cohort of BMEP (Broadway Musicians Equity Partnership), under direct Broadway mentorship. @lucasthecycolon
DENNIS C. MAULDEN (SCENIC DESIGNER) Apprenticed with the Playhouse in 1967 and continued for 11 years as Equity Stage Manager and Scenic Artist. He became Resident Scenic Designer in 1985 and joined the full-time staff in 2000. With an MFA degree from UNC-Greensboro in 1977 and membership in United Scenic Artists, New York Local #829, Maulden
has designed standard and classical repertory works, experimental projects, new plays, operas, and musicals in regional, university, and New York theatres. Proud to have contributed to the theatre’s physical and aesthetic growth, artistic production quality, and strong educational development, Dennis feels particularly blessed to be a part of the Playhouse family. denniscmaulden.com
TIM BARHAM (COSTUME DESIGNER) He is extremely excited to be working at Flat Rock Playhouse for another 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 thankful for all the training that he now is applying here at the rock. He retired only to find his way back to an amazing Costume Shop. He is blessed to have a fantastic team of artisans. One of his favorite quotes is ”Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” -Dr.Seuss
GEORGIA FENIMORE (LIGHTING DESIGNER) is excited to return to Flat Rock Playhouse for her third season! After graduating from Radford University with a degree focused in Lighting Design and Lighting Technician work, she returned to Flat Rock to continue growing as an electrician. She was thrilled to receive the offer to design lights for CATS and have another opportunity to contribute to FRP’s wonderful season! Georgia’s next steps on her journey include applying to graduate school for an MFA in Lighting Design in order to strengthen her skills as a designer and eventually teach at the collegiate level.
KURT DAVIS (SOUND DESIGNER) is currently in his fourth 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 CABARET, MACBETH, THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, (Flat Rock Playhouse), JANE ANGER, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE (Warehouse Theatre), BRIGHT STAR, and SWEAT (New Stage Theatre).
DALE BROWN (CASTING DIRECTOR) is delighted to return for his second season to work with this creative, embracing team. Other casting credits include - 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: RENT (Atlanta Opera), 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
VICTORIA COULTER (PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER) is eager to be a part of the Flat Rock Playhouse season. Previous credits include PA for THE WEIR, PIPE DREAM, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, 4000 MILES at Berkshire Theatre Group, PSM for THE TEMPEST and IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Tennessee Shakespeare Company, PA for American Ballet Theatre, ASM for Measure for Measure at Illinois Shakespeare Festival. She received a BFA in Stage Management from The University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support throughout her career.
AMELIA RINGER (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) is excited to be working on her first contract at Flat Rock serving as the ASM for CATS. A huge thank you to Victoria, Lisa, and the entire creative/production teams for their incredible work in making this world come to life. Previous credits - The Fulton Theatre:
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE (PSM), Cedar Point: WAKE THE DEAD (PSM/ASM), Weathervane Playhouse: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, MAN OF LA MANCHA, ELF, KINKY BOOTS, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, & PLAID TIDINGS (PSM). Amelia is based in central Indiana and studied at Ball State University. She hopes you enjoy your time on the playground as much as she does!
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).
DENNIS C. MAULDEN (SCENIC DESIGNER) Apprenticed with the Playhouse in 1967 and continued for 11 years as Equity Stage Manager and Scenic Artist. He became Resident Scenic Designer in 1985 and joined the full-time staff in 2000. With an MFA degree from UNC-Greensboro in 1977 and membership in United Scenic Artists, New York Local #829, Maulden has designed standard and classical repertory works, experimental projects, new plays, operas, and musicals in regional, university, and New York theatres. Proud to have contributed to the theatre’s physical and aesthetic growth, artistic production quality, and strong educational development, Dennis feels particularly blessed to be a part of the Playhouse family. denniscmaulden.com
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
THOMAS WILLSON (TECHNICAL DIRECTOR) Thomas Willson (Technical Director) graduated from the State University of New York at Fredonia with a BFA Production and Design degree. Before joining Flat Rock Playhouse, Thomas served as the Head Carpenter for the National Tours of Hairspray, Mean Girls and Funny Girl. Special thanks to his Parents and Emily for their constant support.
KENZIE CONNER (PROPS MANAGER) Kenzie is thrilled to be part of the Cats team. They hold a Master’s degree in Wig and Makeup Design from UNCSA and work as a Hair Local on national tours with IATSE Local 574. With a strong passion for character-driven design and storytelling through hair and makeup, Kenzie is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate on this iconic production. Special thanks to the cast, crew, and creative team for helping bring these Jellicle cats to life.
ADAM GOODRUM (PRODUCTION 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 D. STEWART (ASSOC. 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.
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.
Current Donor
Concierge Club Members:
Ken Adams
Ellen and Lindsey Allen
Ashley J. Bell
Nancy and Richard Burns
Sharon Campbell
John and Alice Clark
Cindi and Joe Cooper
Virginia Craig
Lynn and Bob Davidson
David and Margaret Eldridge
David and Deanna Ellis
Ted Etherington
Carol Gettig and Charlie Phillips
Bill and Sally Hale
Robin and Gene Hamme
Scott and Natalie Harding
EB Hoover and AM Secosan
Judy Hoyer
Paul M. Simons and Reid B. Hughes, Jr. (“Buddy”)
Steve and Sharon Johnson
Mal and Mary Kessinger
David and Sharon Leiman
Phil and Cynthia Lewis
David and Terri Luck
Caroline Gunther
Nancy and Larry McGaughy
Bill and Miller Medina
Michael Milone
Libby Morris
Daryl and David Nelms
Janet Newman and David Berry
George and Sioux Oliva
Charlotte and Bob Otto
Steve and Celeste Pollok
Bill and Carolyn Robichaux
Tracy Robinson
Bob DiBella and Carol Savage
Nancy and Alan Sawyer
Patty Shedlow
Robert Stone and Jan Hundhausen
Caroline and Jim Sullivan
Jan and David Sullivan
Robert and Elaine Waring
Suz and Mike Weitzel
Martha Wurzel
Ensuring arts accessibility, entertainment, and impact for years to come.
Flat Rock Playhouse’s Vagabond Society invites dedicated arts lovers to consider including Flat Rock Playhouse in their estate planning.
We celebrate the following founding members as champions of the arts.
Judy and David Burnstein
Wes and Galye Colby
Karen Conley
Bob DiBella and Carol Savage
David and Deanna Ellis
Albert and Jeannie Gooch
Caroline Gunther
Robin and Gene Hamme
Gordon and Sarah Herring
Rick and Sherri Holbert
Richard B. Hurley
Paulette Jacques
Charlotte and Robert Otto
Tracy Robinson
Lynne and Phil Seymour
Janette Boyd Sullivan
Sandra Woodfin Williams
Members not only secure the theater’s future but also etch their names into a narrative of artistic brilliance, talent cultivation, and boundless creativity. Your support through planned giving is a testament to your profound dedication to enriching lives and nurturing our community.
For more information or to become a member of the Vagabond Society, please contact our Development Office at jimbrewer@flatrockplayhouse.org or by calling 828.693.0403 x 220.
We are deeply grateful for your support.
Based on 14-month cumulative giving totals through 3/24/2025. Please accept our apologies should any names be inaccurately represented due to human error and/or potential software inaccuracies. Contact debranelson@flatrockplayhouse.org if correction is necessary.
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Tim and Lucy Brannon
Dr. Jim Brewer (in honor of
Sandy and Donna Hastie)
Ann Brindisi
Russell Brockman
Diane Brooke
Michael Brooks
Vicki Brooks
Rebecca Browers
Elizabeth Brown
Lanita Brown
Tara Bryan
Charlie and Lindley Buchas
Dru Buesing
Mary Burd
Anne Burrows
Clarence Butler
Dan Campbell
Marjorie Campbell
Michael Campbell
Michael and Ann Campbell
Jane Canniff
Edda Cantor
Susan Carbone and Nancy
Clarke
Michael and Ann Campbell
Jane Canniff
Edda Cantor
Susan Carbone and Nancy
Clarke
Keets Cassar
Patty and Bob Cellura
David Chase
Edie Clark
Richard Clausen
William Clontz
George Clover
Karen Coates
Bert Cohen
Ray and Lynn Conchado
Keith and Rita Connolly
Jolanda Cook
Sarah Corley
Carol Coyle
Peggy and Joseph J. Cramer (in memory of Parker Roberts)
Rosemary Crow
Jane Culp
Wanda Curley
Jane Shelton Dale (in honor of
Carol D. Austin)
Linda Daleure
Lucia Darnell
Kaye Darone (in honor of Emily Darone and all past and present crew)
Madeline Daubert
Allison Daugherty
Gerald Davidson
Karen Davidson
Bret Davis
Christina and Robert Davis
Deborah Davis
Lorraine DeCesare
Terry Decker
Elisa Devera
Patti Digh
Linda and Brian Dillon
Lynn Dimoff
Thomas Doebber
Diane Doolittle
Jim Doolittle
Victoria Dore
Valerie and Bill Douberley
Herman Drye
Dana and Jean-Pierre Dubreuil
Tim Dwight
Margie Eades
Suzy Edwards
Robert Elmore
Judith Everding
Larry and Beth Farmer
Jeanne Feichtner
Mark Feingold
Rodney Filasky
Cindy Filion
Helen Fischer
Susan Fisher
Diane Fitzgerald
Hayes and Anita Fletcher
Merrisa Folmar
Debra Fontaine
Virginia Ford
Gary Fowler
Duncan and Eleanor Fraser
Marilyn Frenier
Wendy Frey
Irene and Lee Friedman
Kamay Gaboda
Matthew Galaski
Linda Garcia
Diane Gburek
Julie Gentile
Paulette George
Pamela Gibson
Gordon D Giffin
Ashley Gilleland
Larry Gilliland
Mark Glass
Richard Glassen
Joe and Claudia Gondolf
Barbara Goodman
Richard Gora
Genny Beth Gordon
Robert Gorman
Melodie Graham
Sheila Grapes
Ed Graves
Victoria Green
Helge Gresser
Lori Grifo
Erinn Groh (in honor of
Sharon and David Leiman)
Susan Guerrant
Gloria Gullotti
Paul and Marilyn Gustman
Misty Hagood
Anna Hall
Philip Hall
Shannon Hamby
Garry Hancock
Jerry and Paulette Handegan
Harry Hankla
Robert and Diane Hansberry
Anne Hanson
Peter Hapgood
Crystal Harmon
Michael Harrup
Locke Harvey
Don and Kellee Love Haselton
Kathie Hatfield
Allen Haukland
Andrea Hays
John Hefner
Theresa Heitz
John and Carol Helbling
Richard Henderson
William Herman
Thomas D. Herring Jr
The Herrons
Carrie Hill
Christopher Hill
William Hill
Robert Hines and Linda Carlson
Eugene Hintze
Anne Hobbs
Patricia Hobbs
Kris and Shelly Hoce
Carol and Winston Hodges
William Hollenack
Cheryl Hollingsworth
Susan Holmberg
Susan Holmes
John Hooper
William Horan
Ellen Horst (in memory of Dave Hart)
Deanna Horwitz
Dick and Eva House
Brian Houser (In memory of Dr. Beth Ann Houser)
Karen Howell (in memory of Suzi Bass)
Andrew Hoxie
Elizabeth Hudson
Lynn and Allan Huffman
Steve Hurst
Marta Hutson
Joseph Iacono
Teresa Iacono (in memory of
Mary Louise Iacono)
Kate Ingram
James and Susan Irvin
Gale Jackman
Sabrina and Michael Jackson
Kim Jaeger
Diane Jankowski
Marilyn Jarriel
Carlton and Blair Jenkins
Gerri Jergensen
Carrie Johnson
George and Suzanne Johnson
Harry Johnson
Jill Johnson
Rob Johnson
Bradley Jones
Matthew Jones
Patsy Farmer Jones (in honor
Bradley and Elizabeth Jones)
Takina Jones-Thomas
Henry Joy
Jim and Janel Jurczyk
Ken and Penny Kamis
Andy and Linda Kane
Abigail Karroubi
Layne and Thomas Kasischke
Kristine Keiser
Susan Headley Keller and Clayton Keller
Clyde and Deborah Keller
Laura Kent
Ty and Lauren Keplinger
Janet Kim
Karla Kimerer
Keith Kinard
Chuck and Nancy King
Rebecca King
Steven King
Kirsch Family
Paula Klante
Thomas Kopf
Sharon Kopstein
Sandra and Herb Koross
Beth Kreidenweis
Kathleen Kurke
Mary Kwolek
Cheryl Lafferty
Sam Lake
Allen Lalor
Gretchen Lamberson
Susan and Hector Latorre
Michele Laub
Amy Laughter
Laurie Lavrack
Michael Lawson
The Lemmons Family
Renee Lenz
John Liberatos
Vicky Lieber (in memory of Ed Lieber)
Greg Liebman
MacLean Limehouse
Michael Loftis
Doris Loomis
Midge Lorenc
Tom and Linda Lucha
Jack Luper
Juliana Ma
Treva MacQueen
Regina Mahy
Steven and Leslie Maier
Gayle Mair
Julie Mallett
Susan Mallonee
William Mamrack
Paul Mandel
Lee and Barbara Mandell
Martin Mann
Donna Manning
Neal and Ann Marrano
Martha Marshall
Candice Martin
Dianne Martin
Donald Mateyka
John Fuller and Steve Matthews
Judith Mayer
Nancy McClung
Jerri McCombs
John McConnell
Joan McCue
Ann McFadden
Marika McGoldrick
Melanie McNeil
Michael and Cynthia McVean
Lori Mehlberg
Anne Mercer
Charlene Miller
MaryLou Miller
Mattie Mills
Dayton Molendorp
Kathleen Mongeon
Ben Montgomery
Melissa Moore
William Moore
Kathryn Morgan
Kimberly Morgan
Anthony Mumblow
Angelique Murphy
James and Jane Nelson
Nancy Nelson
Curt Nesbitt
Robert Neubert
Ann Nolan
Bill Norris
Julie Northup
Stephanie November (in honor of Merrie Woode Kings Players)
Angela Oates
Dawn Oathout
Barbara and Philip OConnor
Michael Pace
Carl Palmiter
Elisa Paolo
Peter and Lois Pardoll
Randy Parker
Lisa Parson
Ron and Janet Partin
Eileen Patterson
Lindsay Patton
Angela and Joe Peiso
Mari Jane Pell
Bill and Judy Pendergast
Bonnie Perez
Kenneth Perry
Maria Petrea
Robert and Laura Petrus
Dorie Phillips
Tracy Pickering
Rick and Elsie Pilarski
Paul Pogue
Don and Brenta Poole
William Pope
Marti Porter
Tina Porter
Amy Potts
Judge Mily Powell
Dorette Presson
Robert and Lorie Primosch
Laura Prior
Chip and Karen Pryde
Walter and Jeanne Pusey
Diane Quinn
David Randall
Jacqueline Rattigan
Carol Rawson
Ralph Redpath (in memory of Earl Wentz)
Meg Reeves
Rick and Virginia Rehn
John Reingardt
Paul Reiter
Melinda Renouf
D Lantz and Marie Reppert
Burton and Gloria Richards
Matthew Richmond
Evelyn Roberson
Patricia Robertson
Randall Robins
David Robinson and Jean Kaufman
John Roller
Cathy and Tom Ronald
Thomas Rosfjord
Gina Rucker
Sue Rush
Charles and Dianne Russ
Frank Rutland
Cathy Sadler
Dana-Nicole Samuel
Karen and Steve Samuelson
Troy Sands
Lydia Sargent
C. Rodney Sauls and Family
Scott and Dorene Savage
Bill Saylor
Monroe Scheiner
Dave and Carlann Scherping
Wade Scheuritzel
Tony and Adonna Schroer
Paula Schubert
June Scott
William Scrantom
Anne Marie Secosan
Elizabeth Sergent
Lori Slade Sessions ‘96 Apprentice
Ken Shelton and Marney McClung
Jane Shuler
Carolyn Simpson
Frida Sinkler
Rosemary D’Orta Skiver
Bryan Smith
Carol Smith
Dee Smith
Jaye Smith
Missi Smith
Punch and Nan Smith
Gail and Nelson Sobel
Soffronoff Family
Richard Spencer
Simone Spiegel
Jeanne Sprott
Paige Stack
Patti Stewart
Ann Stokes
Laurie Strayhorn
Rebekkah Styron
Jeanne and Brantley Sudderth
Charlotte Summey
Lisa Szymanski
James Tart
Frank and Marguerite Taylor
Kim and Mary Taylor
Tandy Taylor
John Teller
Kay Thorp
John and Joanne Thurow
Sheri Tillie
Sharon Tillman
Louis Tinelli
James and Joyce Tullus and
Dan and Katherine LaMorte
Rana Toniolo
Ann Trousdale
John Donachie
George and MG Tyda
Amy Underwood
Robert Utsey
Cathy and Bill Veal
Mary Verdery
Alicia T. Vogel
Nancy Waclawek
Rick and Deborah Waggoner
Leslie Wallace
Kimberly Ward
Steve and Kim Warne
Richard Wasch
Gillian Weeks
Katherine Weeks
Stephen Weinrib
Bob and Cecily Wells
Jim West
Delbert and Linda Whitaker
Janice Whitlatch
Natalie Whitlock
Anita Whittemore Smith
Rick and Lorena Wiedeman
Bruce and Barbara Wielick
Jay and Patrice Wiggins
David and Cheryl Williams
John Williams
Monica Williams
Connie Wilson
Linda and Bob Winans
Alicia Wise
Michelle Witherby
Susan Wood
Fred and Vicki Wright
Peter Zeck
Natalie Zitnick
JUNE 6 - JULY 5
“T his is absolutely one of the funniest plays I have ever seen. Simply perfect!” –patron
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