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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 “I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which ahuman being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.” –Oscar Wilde Welcome to Flat Rock Playhouse, the State Theatre of North Carolina.

Visitors have been making their pilgrimage to the great flat rock for over 70 years now. While many of our patrons have indicated that they can’t get enough of the ‘creative,’ and ‘unique,’ and ‘free’ parking experience we provide (ahem), it seems that most keep coming back for the professional excellence of our productions! It’s possible that the gorgeous Appalachian Mountains, surrounding shops, and yummy restaurants have some impact as well. But mostly, we know that it’s the parking they can’t get enough of. Sorry, I mean the professional excellence!

Ok, seriously—every season, the staff and artists who make up Flat Rock Playhouse come from all over the country to lend their passion, talent, and skill to the craft of making live theatre happen.

As a producing theatre we design and build everything you see on stage ourselves: the props, the costumes, the scenery, lighting, and sound. We cast the actors, rehearse everything right here on property, sprinkle some world-class musicians on top, and then SHAZAM! —it’s another opening of another fantastic show. The truth is, it’s kind of a miracle that it all comes together the way it does.

Fortunately, we are blessed to work with incredible talent on stage and off. And each member of the team desires nothing less than creating an experience second to none for our audience.

As theatre artists and artisans, we love bringing the words and worlds found in a script to life on the stage. We know that great theatre challenges how we think and encourages us to fantasize about a world we aspire to or to contemplate worlds previously unknown. Theatre teaches lessons about life, society, and emotion. It is a magical craft capable of transforming each of us and fostering epiphanal experiences that can change lives and hearts. Also, it’s really fun!

Shakespeare wrote that “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”

Whatever role you play at Flat Rock Playhouse—patron, donor, volunteer, or parking enthusiast, — we are profoundly grateful. Thank you for playing your parts so faithfully, and for your shared love of our beloved Playhouse on the great flat rock.

Sincerely yours, Lisa K. Bryant Artistic Director

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT MIKE WEITZEL Everyone associated with Flat Rock Playhouse, the staff, performers, musicians, production crew, interns and apprentices, volunteers, and the Board of Trustees welcome you to the 2023 season. If you saw one or more of the Music on the Rock® concerts earlier this year, you felt the excitement that we have all come to know on the Rock. And that was just the beginning. Every month you are welcome to come back to the Rock to see another outstanding presentation. From the Bard’s work to the casting of A Chorus Line, from The Girl on the Train to the girls in Steel Magnolia, and of course, our Christmas show, we have something for everyone all year long.

I am always amazed at the effort it takes to put on a production. Everything you see and hear is “Made at the Playhouse”. Glance at the set, it was designed, built, painted, and set up by the production crew. Notice the detail. There is a lot more to the Playhouse than meets the eye on opening night. The Actor housing, the costume shop, the Playhouse Jr. rehearsal hall, the administrative offices, and more are all part of our campus. We even have our own pond.

Please know that all of this could not be happening without your generous support. Whether a season subscriber, a visitor from “up North”, an occasional patron or a long time Vagabond, YOU make a difference. With your patronage, through ticket sales or a generous donation, the lights stay on at the Playhouse. From the very first tent shows in 1952 to tonight’s performance, your “State Theater of North Carolina” has produced so many memorable shows because of community support. Please know that YOU are important to the Playhouse. It is YOUR donation or YOUR ticket purchase that keeps us moving forward.

Now it is time for the show to begin. Soon you will be transported to another place or time where you will be tapping your toes or reaching for a tissue. Enjoy being a part of the Flat Rock Playhouse.

Mike Weitzel Board of Trustees President

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Clyde Allen Connie Backlund Suzanne Camarata Sharon Campbell Steve Cosgrove Bob DiBella Deanna Ellis Gene Hamme

Robin Hamme Sherri Holbert Bruce Holliday Karolyn Killian David Leiman Peg Luy Tom Marshall Joff Masukuwa

Larry McGaughy Charlotte Otto Turner Rouse Emily Russell Janette Sullivan Michael Sullivan Michael Weitzel

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DIRECTING TEAM LISA K. BRYANT

CHOREOGRAPHER DIRECTING TEAM LAUREN HOPKINS

PRODUCTION MANAGER ADAM GOODRUM

ASSOC. PRODUCTION MANAGER JOSHUA STEWART

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER MADELYN HAWVER

LIGHTING DESIGNER BEN HAMANN

SOUND DESIGNER KURT DAVIS

PROJECTIONS DESIGNER JEB PURCELL

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HAIR + MAKEUP DESIGNER JASMINE ARMSTRONG

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR BRANDON MCIVER

PROPS MANAGER KENZIE CONNER

CHORUS COORDINATOR DIANE DAVID

DANCE CAPTAIN MADDIE FRANKE

CHOREOGRAPHY FOR PAT’S SCHOOL OF DANCE BY PAT SHEPHERD, SHERATON PHILLIPS, DUSTIN PHILLIPS, BRITTANY ROLAND

THE CAST (in alphabetical order) PAUL BABELAY PATRICK DINNSEN MADDIE FRANKE

GABRIELA GOMEZ RYAN GUERRA BRANDON KEITH ROGERS GALLOWAY STEVENS

AMANDA TONG KATHLEEN WATSON J. TAYLOR WRIGHT

THE FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHORUS (in alphabetical order) PJ Bailey Jennifer Baptiste Richard Blue Robert Carlson Kim Chao Bonnie Chazotte Steve Culp Stephen Drabicki Diane David Victoria Dmytryszyn Aidan Freeman Alex Jacobs Abigail Harrington Briana Harrington Kaitlyn Harrington Jackie Hernandez

Eileen Douglas Julie Fister Kyra Hewitt Hope Hollingsworth Meredith Kuhn Candace Lewis Shelley Lieberman Mark Lieberman Fred Lyda

Nancy McKelvey Judy Meinzer Lyn Morton Kim Nelson Kathie Norrow Gordon Pendarvis Bob Pompeo Will Rodriguez Brent Schlueter

PAT’S SCHOOL OF DANCE (in alphabetical order) Samantha Kanipe Jeremy Klingensmith Ava Lenoci Sadie Luce Railey Luce Sarah Orr Sara Margaret Ray

Cole Reasoner Paityn Reasoner Isabel Reynolds Alisha Richardson Lily Yudenfriend Jamie Wright

Lois Schweinler Christine Smith Charlene Spinks Brian Tribby Jane Ward Donald Wetmore Susan White Bill White

Understudies Kinley Buckingham Sawyer Casto Gracen Clark Sara Gooding Jazmin Muniz Kenyon Parker

THE BAND ETHAN ANDERSEN - PIANO/CONDUCTOR PAUL BABELAY - DRUMS/PERCUSSION RYAN GUERRA - BASS/GUITAR/VIOLIN

Act 1 1. Wonderful Christmastime 2. Run, Rudolph, Run 3. Christmas Dreaming 4. The Happy Elf 5. Underneath the Tree 6. Paul’s Vibe Check 7. Around the World Medley 8. Pat’s School of Dance Feature 9. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 10. My Simple Christmas Wish 11. Boogie Boogie Santa Claus 12. The Nuttycracker Suite 13. Once Upon a December 14. Sparklejollytwinklejingley Act 2 15. All I Want for Christmas is You 16. Up on the Housetop 17. Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day 18. Please Come Home for Christmas 19. Christmas, Don’t Be Late 20. Last Christmas 21. Away in a Manger 22. 8 Days of Hanukkah 23. The Christmas Blues/My Dear Acquaintance 24. Someday at Christmas 25. Angels We Have Heard on High 26. Joy to the World The 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.

INTRODUCING THE CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

MADDIE FRANKE

GABRIELA GOMEZ

BRANDON KEITH ROGERS

GALLOWAY STEVENS

AMANDA TONG

KATHLEEN WATSON

J. TAYLOR WRIGHT

PAUL BABELAY

PATRICK DINNSEN

RYAN GUERRA

THE CAST PAUL BABELAY illustrious career defi nes musical diversity, ranging from recording demos for Carl Fischer Publishing to songwriting workshops for the National Endowment For The Arts; playing gigs for comedians Don Rickles and Martin Short to jamming with R&B diva Chaka Khan in Germany. His work is available on PaulBabelay.com and VibeGuyMusic.com. Paul also performs with HERE COMES THE SUN: A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES and conducts the Biltmore Community Orchestra.

Paul is grateful to Robin Farquhar and George Wilkins for inviting him to be part of the Vagabond family 29 years ago.

PATRICK DINNSEN is extremely honored to be returning to THE ROCK after being an apprentice in LES MIS and EVITA! An actor/singer/musician hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, he now resides in New York City. Elon MT Grad. Favorite roles include Jon in TICK TICK BOOM, Eddie Birdlace in DOGFIGHT, and Henry in NEXT TO NORMAL. His talents have taken him all over the world as the lead singer/guitarist of the Rolling Stone Rock Room Band for Holland America. Patrick is also a singer-songwriter and has a band with his castmate and fiancée, Gaby, called Ella-Trick. Stream their first single, “Wildflowers” wherever you get your music. Much love to Mom, Dad, Michael & Jesse, Scott & Anna, Kelly, and the kids. Instagram: @pdinns, @ellatrickmusic MADDIE FRANKE (Holiday Cheermeister) is feeling sparklejollytwinklejingley about spending the holiday season back on the Rock where it always feels like home.She started as an apprentice here in 2008, and they just can’t keep her away. Her other FRP credits include a bunch of versions of 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 LA MANCHA, and SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS. She has also choreographed LETTERLAND, ALADDIN, and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, and spent three summers as the Director for the Summer Apprentice Company. 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 Lisa, Lauren, Ethan, my family, and all my friends here on The Rock, love y’all.

GABRIELA GOMEZ is a Virginia Beach native who resides in New York, New York. She is as excited as a person could be to be returning to THE ROCK after being an apprentice in MY FAIR LADY and MISS SAIGON! Favorite roles include Susan (TICK...TICK...BOOM), Princess Jasmine (Disney Cruise Line’s ALADDIN), Vanessa (IN THE HEIGHTS), and Patricia (SLAVE PLAY). She is also very passionate about music and writing for her band, @ellatrickmusic, with cast mate and fiancé Patrick Dinnsen. Proud Elon MT Alum.

Pantera/Murphy Agency. Much love and gratitude to my family- without you I am nothing! @gabydgomez RYAN GUERRA attended the University of Texas at San Antonio and graduated with a B.A. in Music and a minor in Business Administration. Since moving to New York City in 2009, he has toured throughout the East Coast playing with several bands and recording on their albums. Ryan also has music directed more than fifty different tribute shows and has been an active guitar, piano and violin teacher as well.

Currently, Ryan resides in North Carolina and spends most of his time playing music as a lounge entertainer aboard the American Empress Paddlewheel Streamboat on the Columbia and Snake rivers.

THE CAST BRANDON KEITH ROGERS is so grateful to be returning for another wonderful holiday season with the Vagabond Family! Recent credits include; TV/Film: Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, FX’s Dave, Hustling and The Bar in Little Tokyo. National Tours: Eoin Colfer’s NÖEL, GREASE (RCCL). Regional: Tony Manero in SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (Moonlight Stage), Tony in WEST SIDE STORY (Flat Rock Playhouse and 5 Star Theatricals & Swing at Barrington Stage), Asher, u/s Joseph in JOSEPH...! and the Escapologist in MATILDA (La Mirada), Rolf Gruber in SOUND OF MUSIC and Henry in DAMN YANKEES (Musical Theatre West), JEROME ROBBINS BROADWAY REUNION (Guggenheim NYC), & Billy Lawlor in 42ND STREET (Palace Theatre). BFA Musical Theatre from Point Park University. Much love to the Flat Rock team and my family. IG/TikTok @brandonkeithrogers.

GALLOWAY STEVENS is honored to have been asked to return to “the rock” after debuting as King Maximilian in this past summer’s production of CINDERELLA. He is native of the Hendersonville, NC area, and has happily returned after a twenty plus year hiatus performing all across the USA, and greater parts of Asia. Some of Galloway’s more recent highlight credits include Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks in ANNIE (Temple Theatre Company); Sweeney Todd in SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, Sam Phillips in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Dr. Frank-n-furter in THE ROCKY HORROR MUSICAL, Billy Flynn in CHICAGO, The Emcee in CABARET (Oregon Cabaret Theatre); Bruce Bechdel in FUN HOME, Cervantes/Don Quixote in MAN OF LA MANCHA (Harlequin Productions); Jud Fry in OKLAHOMA! (Pacific Conservatory Theatre). Instagram: @thegallo_way AMANDA TONG is so overjoyed to be returning to this wonderful stage to spread Christmas joy for all to hear this holiday season. Last seen on the Rocks stage playing Judy in A Chorus Line, Annelle in Steel Magnolias and in Cinderella. Some of her past favorite regional credits include: Regional Premiere FLASHDANCE (Gloria); INTO THE WOODS (Cinderella); ESCAPE TO MAGARITAVILLE (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); A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS; DAUGHTER OF SOCIETY (Herself) *New York SummerFest Winner for Best Vocalist in a New Musical; A WALL APART - Air 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, Ethan, Lauren and the rest of the Flat Rock family. To her husband Sean, I love you. Proud member of Actors Equity. Galatians 6:9 KATHLEEN WATSON is so excited to be back performing in one of her favorite shows of the season!

After years of living in NYC, LA, & Las Vegas, & performing in a Broadway national tour, Regional theatres, & cruise ships (as a headliner), She & her family have made Asheville, NC their home. You may have seen her in several of the FRP Christmas shows, and most recently as the Queen in CINDERELLA, or last fall as Donna in MAMMA MIA! Other local appearances around the Asheville area include Lucy in BRIGHT STAR, Cindy Lou in THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, and Marmee in LITTLE WOMEN. Always grateful to the family and friends who help support her dreams. Special thank you to Lisa, Ethan and the entire FRP family.

J. TAYLOR WRIGHT is a theater maker, performer, musician and educator from Waxahachie, TX, with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Coastal Carolina University. Select regional: Hangar Theatre, The Cape Playhouse, New London Barn Playhouse, Northern Stage, Uptown Players. He is beyond thankful to be with the team at Flat Rock Playhouse for the holiday season and to have spent the 2023 season on the Rock. Grateful for this opportunity to do the work he loves. Thank you for supporting the arts, now more than ever. Visit j-tw.com to learn more.

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Adam Goodrum - Production Manager Joshua Stewart - Assoc. Production Manager Madelyn Hawver - Production Stage Manager Brandon McIver - Technical Director Mike Sarisky - Asst. Technical Director Deborah Samuelson - Head Carpenter Coleman Campbell - Carpenter Steph Charaska - Scenic Charge Shaly Farmer - Asst. Scenic Charge Ben Hamann - Head of Lighting & Projections Joey Stitt - Head Electrician Maggie Braa - Staff Electrician

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PRODUCTION BIOS ETHAN ANDERSEN (MUSIC DIRECTOR) is Flat Rock Playhouse’s Resident Music Director and has also served as a writer, actor, apprentice director, and apprentice in his 12 years 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. His musicals, Rootabaga Express!, Letterland Alive!, and Greetings from North Carolina! were inaugural productions for the Playhouse Jr. program, and his new musical, Slowpoke! premieres this fall. Ethan received a BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University. ethan-andersen.com LISA K. BRYANT (ARTISTIC DIRECTOR / DIRECTOR) This season marks Lisa’s ninth year 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, Equity actor, teacher, and director. Select favorite FRP performances include Velma Von Tussle/Hairspray, May/The Affections of May, Bianca/Kiss Me, Kate, and Peggy Sawyer/42 nd Street. Favorite Directing projects include 2022’s West Side Story, 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 last year where she directed the hilarious God of Carnage and brought South African playwright Athol Fugard’s Blood Knot to WNC. As ever, a special thanks to the extraordinary Playhouse Staff and every artist whose talent, dedication, and passion make ‘The Rock’ rock! Finally, a heartfelt thanks to the patrons, donors, sponsors, and volunteers who keep the theatre going year after year. We literally would not be here without you, and we are forever grateful for your faithful friendship and support.

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 STEWART (ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER) Originally from the Midwest, Joshua traveled the US as a production manager and stage manager prior to settling in Western North Carolina. 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. Joshua holds a Master of Fine Arts in Stage Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Bachelors of Science in Theatre Production from Illinois State University, and is a member of the American Guild of Musical Artists.

PRODUCTION BIOS MADELYN HAWVER (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) In 2021, Madelyn graduated from the University of Cincinnati (CCM) with her BFA in Stage Management. While in college she stage managed at local theatres Know Theatre of Cincinnati and Pioneer Playhouse. Since graduation, she’s had the privilege of stage managing at theatres in South Carolina (Long Bay Theatre, Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute) and Florida (Gulfshore Playhouse). She is so thankful to her family, friends, and mentors for their unconditional support and love.

BEN HAMANN (HEAD OF LIGHTING AND PROJECTIONS) Ben first joined the FRP family in 2019 as the Head Electrician and in 2022, he stepped into a new role as the Resident Lighting Designer & the Head of Lighting and Projection. He is a North Carolina native, growing up in the Raleigh metro, and holds both a BA and MA in Theatre Arts from Bob Jones University. His favorite shows to work on at FRP have been The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe, Mamma Mia, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, and Turn of the Screw. His other lighting design credits include Guys & Dolls, Mary Poppins (Overshadowed Theatrical Productions); Christmas Cabaret (Younts Center).

In his free time he also designs and consults for Pinkish Floyd, a local tribute band. He would like to thank his friends and family for their love and support.

KURT DAVIS (SOUND DESIGNER) 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 in Washington, DC, New Stage Theatre in his hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, and The Brevard Music Center in Brevard, North Carolina. Kurt is excited to return to Flat Rock Playhouse for his second season! Favorite designs include MAMMA MIA, GOD OF CARNAGE (Flat Rock Playhouse), THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE (Warehouse Theatre), BRIGHT STAR, and SWEAT (New Stage Theatre).

JEB PURCELL (PROJECTIONS DESIGNER) asks that you please stop looking at the projections and pay attention to the people on stage. You have hopefully not noticed his work this season in Ring of Fire, The Music of Dirty Dancing, and Slowpoke: The True Story of a Tortoise and Hare.

ASHLI CRUMP (RESIDENT COSTUME DESIGNER / COSTUME SHOP MANAGER) Ashli has been a Vagabond for 31 years and has led the costume department for over a decade. A graduate of the former FRP Theatre for Young People Conservatory program. She has a degree in Theatre Design and Technology from Appalachian State University. As the Resident Costume Designer, she has designed countless FRP productions. Some of her favorites include West Side Story, South Pacific, All Shook Up, Annie, Chasing Rainbows, Million Dollar Quartet, 9 to 5, The Music Man, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Hank Williams Lost Highway, The Little Prince, Peter Pan, and A Christmas Story. Ashli has also worked for New Stage Theatre, Florida Repertory Theatre, Mill Mountain Theatre, South Carolina Children’s Theatre, Blowing Rock Stage Company, The Opera Company of NC, Brevard Music Center, Brevard College, and Sapsis Rigging. You can also see Ashli’s handcrafted jewelry and designs at The Garage on 25 in Fletcher, NC.

PRODUCTION BIOS JASMINE ARMSTRONG (HAIR AND MAKEUP) is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. Some recent work was at Gulfshore Playhouse as a wardrobe intern and at the Weston Theatre Company as a wardrobe supervisor and costume/ wardrobe assistant. She has loved her time on the rock and hopes to return!

KENZIE CONNER (PROPS MANAGER) is thrilled to be back on the rock after 13 years! 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 graduating college and 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.

BRANDON MCIVER (TECHNICAL DIRECTOR) is celebrating his second season with Flat Rock after joining the theatre at the very end of the season last year. 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. Brandon is excited and grateful to his new friends at FRP for giving him a chance and having him aboard.

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FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE STAFF Producing Artistic Director.............................................................................................Lisa K. Bryant Resident Music Director..............................................................................................Ethan Andersen Production Manager..................................................................................................Adam Goodrum Associate Production Manager..................................................................................Joshua Stewart Education Programs Manager....................................................................................Lauren Hopkins Major Gifts Officer.......................................................................................................Kim Hinkelman Development Manager..................................................................................................Olivia Palmer Development Associate.................................................................................................Debra Nelson Marketing Director......................................................................................................Christy Souther Videographer.....................................................................................................................Jeb Purcell Box Office Manager.......................................................................................................Stephanie Orr Customer Service Representative........................................................Meredith King, Alyson Gooch Patron Services Manager..............................................................................................Heather Smith House Managers.........................................Emmett Casey, Vicki Leeds, Jessica Casey, Libby Morris Facilities Manager.............................................................................................................Paul Feraldi Assistant Facilities Manager + Concessions...................................................................Bryan Taylor Technical Director.......................................................................................................Brandon McIver Head of Lighting.............................................................................................................Ben Hamann Head of Sound....................................................................................................................Kurt Davis Resident Costume Designer / Costume Shop Manager.................................................Ashli Crump

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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.

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