HEAR THE DIFFERENCE
HOW TO USE: Easy as 1,2,3!
1.Attach headphones.
2.Press the green button to turn on.
3.Press the Black “T” button for the Hearing Loop. Adjust volume with the (+) and (-) buttons
Info on Hearing Loop:
•About 1 in 4 Americans —some 8.4 million—have hearing aids, according to a 2018 poll.
•A hearing loop magnetically transfers the microphone or TV sound signal to hearing aids and cochlear implants that have a tiny, inexpensive “telecoil” receiver. This transforms the instruments into in-the-ear loudspeakers that deliver sound customized for one’s own hearing loss.
•69% hearing models—including in-the-ear models and conventional behind-the-ear models.
•A form of assistive listening, including hearing loops, come with portable receivers and headsets.
•What is a telecoil?
-A tiny coil of wire around a core that will induce an electric current in the coil when its in the presence of a changing magnetic field.
- Normally, a hearing aid "listens" with its microphone, then amplifies what it “hears”.
-A telecoil “hears” a magnetic signal which represents sound.
-On telecoil-equipped hearing aids and CIs, the wearer must “turn on or “switch to” telecoil mode. Some users prefer a mode that only uses the telecoil and not the microphones when they are in telecoil mode, and other users prefer a combination of telecoil and microphones.
Major Benefits:
•Can use your own hearing aid that is geared to your particular needs.
• Don’t have to take extra time to go find hearing aid assistance or configure it to work best for you.
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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
A MESSAGE FROM
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
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
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE BOARD OF
THE MUSIC OF DIRTY DANCING
DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER
J. TAYLOR WRIGHT
MUSIC DIRECTOR
ETHAN ANDERSEN
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
MADELYN HAWVER
COSTUME DESIGNER
ASHLI CRUMP
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
BRANDON MCIVER
PRODUCTION MANAGER
ADAM GOODRUM
LIGHTING DESIGNER
BEN HAMANN
HAIR AND MAKEUP DESIGNER
ANSLEY JUAN
PROPS MANAGER
KENZIE CONNER
THE BAND
ASSOC. PRODUCTION MANAGER
JOSHUA STEWART
SOUND DESIGNER
KURT DAVIS
PROJECTIONS DESIGNER
JEB PURCELL
CHORUS COORDINATOR
DIANE DAVID
ETHAN ANDERSEN................................PIANO / CONDUCTOR
PAUL BABELAY / BYRON HEDGEPETH........................DRUMS
ANDY PRESTON...............................................................BASS
CASEY CRAMER............................................................GUITAR
MISTY RONDEAU..................................................SAXOPHONE
FEATURED VOCALIST (In alphabetical order)
JASON WATSON
KALI EVONNE
SHA’LEAH STUBBLEFIELD
VANSWAN WHITE
FEATURED DANCERS (In alphabetical order)
JOSHUA BEAVER
AARON CRAVEN
BLAIR ELY
FRANCESCA MANCUSO
ENSEMBLE: JELANI BELL, FAYTHE KELLY, JESSIE POTTER, MADY BEC ROGERS, HENRIQUE SOBRINHO, JAHLAYNIA WINTERS
THE CHORUS: JENNIFER BAPTISTE, RICHARD BLUE, STEVE CULP, DIANE DAVID
STEPHEN DRABICKI, CANDACE LEWIS, FRED LYDA, NANCY MCKELVEY, LYN MORTON, KIM NELSON, PEGGY MORRISSETTE, KATHIE NORROW, GORDON PENDARVIS, LOIS SCHWEINLER
CHARLENE SPINKS, BRIAN TRIBBY, CINDY WALKER, BILL WHITE, SUSAN WHITE
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INTRODUCING THE CAST! (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
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Joshua Beaver Dancer
Blair Ely Dancer
Sha’Leah Stubblefield Vocalist
Aaron Craven Dancer
Kali Evonne Vocalist
Jason Watson Vocalist
VanSwan White Vocalist
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Francesca Mancuso Dancer
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GET TO KNOW THE CAST
Josh Beaver is so excited to be dancing his first show at Flat Rock Playhouse. From Thompsontown, PA, he began his early dance training at Movement Laboratory studying with Judy Williams Henry. After high school, he attended Boston Conservatory and graduated with a BFA in Dance. Shortly after, he joined Teatrul de Balet Sibiu of Romania where he spent three seasons rising to first soloist and choreographer. In the summer of 2014, Josh joined Prague Chamber Ballet touring to Mexico and also winning 1st place in the Lila Lopez Contemporary dance competition in Saint Luis Potosi. After returning home from his years in Europe, Josh joined Dayton Ballet in Ohio where he spent two seasons as a featured soloist. Some of his featured roles included The Prince in Cinderella and Cavalier in The Nutcracker. In 2020, Josh joined the tour of An American in Paris, but after a short time, was shut down due to the Pandemic. An American in Paris tour revamped in 2022 and Josh rejoined, yet this time, the tour also included South Pacific, where he played the role of Stewpot. Soon after tour, Josh joined the Christmas Spectacular at Disney World Orlando to perform in Mickey’s Most Merriest Christmas Celebration 2022. Josh currently resides in New York and is gearing up to start his first season at the MET Opera this fall.
Aaron Craven is excited to return to Flat Rock, where he has been seen in A Chorus Line and West SideStory! New York Credits include A Chorus Line (Encores! New York City Center), and Broadway Backwards. National and International Tours include Dirty Dancing (Johnny), A Chorus Line (Zach), and West Side Story (Tony U/S). Favorite regional credits include the Goodspeed, Kennedy Center, Paramount (Aurora), and Music Theatre Wichita. Aaron holds his BFA from Wichita State University and is a graduate of the Maggie Flanigan Conservatory. Love to Mom, Dad, Alex, Katie, and Tara. Thanks to Lisa for making this happen! @aaronpatrickcraven
Kali Evonne (she/her) is thrilled to be making her Flat Rock debut as a vocalist in The Music of Dirty Dancing! She recently moved to NYC after spending the last couple years traveling and performing on Celebrity Cruise Lines. Kali graduated from Shenandoah Conservatory with a BFA in musical theatre and her favorite roles there include Sally Bowles in Cabaret, Viola in Illyria, and u/s Whatsername/ensemble in the collegiate premier of American Idiot. Hope you enjoy! Website: kalievonne.com”
Blair Ely was born & raised in Lexington, KY; graduated from The University of Alabama (Roll Tide!); and currently lives in NYC. The first time she arrived on The Rock, she was a nervous (but thrilled!) little Apprentice in 2017, and ever since then, coming back has always felt like a warm hug. Flat Rock credits include: Mamma Mia! (2018), The Little Mermaid, Joseph and... Dreamcoat, Cinematastic, and FRP Christmas (2017 & 2020). Other favorite Theatre credits are: An American in Paris (National Tour), The Music Man (Asolo Repertory Theatre); Brooklyn in The Pointe (Theatre Row - NYC); Kristine in A Chorus Line (Virginia Samford Theatre); Broadway by the Year (The Town Hall - NYC); and White Christmas (Surflight Theatre). In her spare time, Blair loves choreographing, drawing, listening to an absurd amountof podcasts, pretending she knows anything about Philosophy, and surrounding herself with as many trees as possible. PS I’m happy you’re here :-) @blairlindsey_
Francesca (Frenchie) Mancuso is thrilled to be back at Flat Rock Playhouse! From Bucks County, PA, Frenchie was trained as a professional dancer under Terri- Garcia Lee at Pennsylvania School of the Performing Arts. Graduate Elon University, BFA in Music Theatre. Her credits with Flat Rock Playhouse include: Annie, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, A Flat Rock Christmas (2019/2021). Other theatre credits: Goodspeed Opera House, Drury Lane Theatre, New London Barn Playhouse. TV: ”The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”! Special thanks to DGRW, her parents, sisters, and Daniel. Without all of you, none of this would be possible.
Sha’Leah Nikole South Central Los Angeles native Sha’Leah Nikole is thrilled to be back at The Rock! She has spent the past few years perfecting her craft and gaining acknowledgement with her work in an array of award-winning musicals (Witness Uganda, Gunshot Medley: Part 1, Recorded in Hollywood, Love Actually Live) This multidisciplinary has also had the opportunity to share the stage and provide vocals on tracks with musical titans Beyonce, Lizzo, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Kanye West and the late great Nipsey Hussle. You can listen to original music from Sha’Leah Nikole on all digital streaming platforms and catch her as young Mahalia in the film Remember Me (The Mahalia Jackson story) now streaming on HULU. Realizing the importance of her voice and message Sha’Leah creates content to uplift, empower and inspire.
Jason Watson is thrilled to return to his vagabond home away from home on the FRP mainstage with this fun blast from the past. Seen most recently as Zach in A Chorus Line, you might also remember Jason from his previous appearances in Mamma Mia!, Catch Me If You Can, and A Flat Rock Christmas. Other favorites are Mamma Mia! (Broadway, Tour, Las Vegas) and the National Tour of Next to Normal. Love to this fantastic cast, the entire staff and crew here on the rock, and of course, his own rock - Kathleen, Jake, and Adeline!
VanSwan White (born December 25, 1986), is an American recording artist, singer-songwriter. He has released 5 independent albums, My Story (2008) 30 (2017) Love is (2018) Nothing or Nobody (2020) and My Destiny (2021) which earned him much critical and underground acclaim. In 2012 he began his international music journey performing all over the world in shows such as Man in The Mirror - A Tribute to Michael Jackson and Rocket Man - A Tribute to Elton John (2014), In 2016 he began singing background for Grammy award winning artist Thelma Houston who is best known for her international hit Don’t Leave Me This Way. VanSwan has been able to travel to Sweden, Estonia, Lebanon and many more.
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Did you know that Flat Rock Playhouse is a producing theater?
That means we build most of our productions onsite across multiple workshops.
Everything you see and hear onstage, from the costumes to the scenery to the lighting and audio, is hand-crafted by one of our technicians.
Thank you to our amazing Production Team for making the magic happen!
PRODUCTION STAFF
Adam Goodrum - Production Manager
Joshua Stewart - Associate Production Manager
Madelyn Hawver - Production Stage Manager
Brandon McIver - Technical Director
Mike Sarisky - Assistant Technical Director
Deborah Samuelson - Head Carpenter
Coleman Campbell - Carpenter
Steph Charaska - Scenic Charge
Shaly Farmer - Assistant Scenic Charge
Ben Hamann - Head of Lighting
Jeb Purcell - Projections
Joey Stitt - Head Electrician
Maggie Braa - Staff Electrician
Ashli Crump - Costume Shop Manager
Tim Barham - Assistant Costume Shop Manager
Ansley Juan - Hair and Makeup Designer
Amy Pavelka - Head of Wardrobe
Betty Miller - Stitcher
Jasmine 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
Sam Powers - Props Artisan
We are grateful for you! Your support of the arts makes the magic possible. To make a gift at any time, please visit our website at www.flatrockplayhouse.org/support or call Debra Nelson in our Development Office at 828.693.0403 x 205.
J. TAYLOR
WRIGHT (DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER) is a theater maker, performer, musician and educator from Waxahachie, TX, with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Coastal Carolina University. 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. He is beyond thankful to be back at Flat Rock Playhouse this summer with an opportunity to do the work he loves. Unending thanks to my family, Lisa, Ethan, Baba, Michael, and Ryan. Thank you for supporting the arts, now more than ever. Visit j-tw.com to learn more.
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
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.
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MADELYN HAWVER (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) is so excited to be making her Flat Rock Playhouse debut! 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) 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).
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.
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ANSLEY JUAN (HAIR AND MAKEUP) This is Ansley Juan’s first season at Flat Rock Playhouse as their Wig and Makeup Artist. She has spent the past 5 years learning and expanding her craft as a wig technician and stylist, and is excited to share that with everyone here this season.
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
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 Assoc. Box Office Manager...........................................................................................Jade Anastasia
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
Producing Artistic Director.............................................................................................Lisa K. Bryant Resident Music Director..............................................................................................Ethan Andersen Production Manager..................................................................................................Adam Goodrum
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