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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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.
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•Can use your own hearing aid that is geared to your particular needs.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO:
A MESSAGE FROM LISA K. BRYANT, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Once upon a time, in a bustling city where the lights shimmered like stars, there was a magnificent theater called “The Enchanted Stage.” Or, as it was known to the locals, Flat Rock Playhouse. It was renowned for its captivating performances, where the complex and beautiful tales of humanity came to life right before the audience’s eyes. In this enchanting theater, the storytellers, actors, and the technological wizards worked hand in hand to create a truly immersive experience. Every show was a masterpiece, blending the power of performance and cutting-edge technology.
One night, a young girl named Lily and her family were fortunate enough to secure tickets to a special performance at The Enchanted Stage. The show, titled “Threads of Time,” promised to take the audience on an extraordinary journey through history, celebrating the triumphs and tragedies of humanity. As Lily stepped into the theater, she was mesmerized by the grandeur of the stage. She took her seat, eagerly waiting for the show to begin. The lights dimmed, and the curtains slowly rose, revealing a scene that transported the audience back in time.
The story began with a brave knight riding across a lush green meadow, ready to battle a fearsome dragon. The audience gasped as the knight lunged forward, slashing his sword through the air, but instead of a dragon, a breathtaking holographic display brought the mythical creature to life. The theater walls transformed into a medieval castle, and the audience found themselves immersed in the sights and sounds of a bygone era. The spellbound spectators marveled as the actors fearlessly enacted scenes of knights, kings, and queens. Words of love, honor, and betrayal echoed through the theater.
As the show progressed, the tales shifted, taking the audience through the Renaissance period, the age of revolutions, and even the wonders of space exploration. Each era seamlessly transitioning into the next, thanks to the awe-inspiring stagecraft and the talents of the designers, craftsmen, and performers. Lily’s eyes sparkled with wonder as the poignant stories shared, both tragic and joyous, touched her heart and left a lasting impression.
As the final act approached, Lily realized that the true magic of “Threads of Time” was not just the technology or the performances. It was the way in which the stories resonated with the audience, reminding them of the shared humanity that we all carry within. With a standing ovation from the captivated crowd, the show came to an end, leaving the audience in awe of the incredible power of live theater. And so, “The Enchanted Stage” at Flat Rock Playhouse continued to weave its spell on all those who entered its doors, using the harmonious blend of performance and technology to showcase the timeless beauty and depth of the human spirit. For in these stories, we learn, we feel, and we discover that the connections between past and present can never be lost.
The 2024 season at Flat Rock Playhouse centers exploring the profound beauty and devastating complexity of our collective humanity, and endeavors to celebrate the role of technology and design in enriching storytelling. I hope that you, like Lilly, will relish the magic and impact of live theatre, crafted with passion and excellence by a team of dedicated Artists and Artisans right here on the great Flat Rock. Welcome to the show!
Lisa K. Bryant, Artistic Director
Welcome to Flat Rock Playhouse and welcome to our 2024 Mainstage Season! We are excited to host you. Whether you are here for the first time or hundredth, each show you see here is an opportunity for us to wow you, astound you, and hopefully make you feel and think.
Producing live theatre takes a village. It is not only the talented craftsmen and artists that bring shows to life from the paint on the scenery, to the actors you watch and the music you hear, but our patrons as well. It is through the collective experience of live theatre that we as a community grow and harness that power for impactful change.
Here at Flat Rock Playhouse, we believe in that power. We believe in the power of shared experiences and shared learning. From our education wing at Playhouse Jr. which provides K through Adult education, to the shows you’ll witness here on our Mainstage, our mission is to support lifelong learning and growth. But it takes the whole community to make that growth possible. To our patrons, volunteers, and donors, thank you for being a part of FRP’s 2024 season! So again welcome, we look forward to growing with you this year!
Sam Yaeger Goodrum, Managing Director
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON SPONSORS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Clyde Allen
Connie Backlund
Sharon Campbell
Bob DiBella
Deanna Ellis
Gene Hamme
Robin Hamme
Sherri Holbert
Bruce Holliday
Joe Ippolito
Karolyn Killian
David Leiman
Peg Luy
Tom Marshall
Larry McGaughy
Charlotte Otto
Turner Rouse
Emily Russell
Jan Sullivan
Mike Weitzel
A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT MIKE WEITZEL
Welcome to the State Theatre of North Carolina. Flat Rock Playhouse was given that designation by the North Carolina Legislature and has continued to live up to the name since 1952. There is a reason why there are not a lot of empty seats around you tonight. There is a reason why not only patrons, but actors return to the Playhouse year after year. It’s the Lighting and Set Designs that makes you one of the “Four guys under a streetlamp” in Jersey Boys. It’s the Costume Design that brings Cats alive. It’s the Sound Design that ensures you hear everything at the “Kit Kat Club”. It’s the Production Team that takes you inside Shawshank Prison. Box Office, Marketing, Development and Admin round out the Team that is Flat Rock Playhouse. Your support through ticket sales, or a donation means everything to us and keeps the lights on. Everyone on the Rock thanks you for being part of the State Theatre of North Carolina. So sit back and enjoy the show!
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Flat Rock Playhouse Presents JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Lyrics by Tim Rice
DIRECTOR
LISA K. BRYANT
SCENIC DESIGNER
DENNIS C. MAULDEN
SOUND DESIGNER
KURT DAVIS
HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNER
JAZZY JANE ARMSTRONG
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
BILL MUÑOZ*
PRODUCTION MANAGER
ADAM GOODRUM
MUSIC DIRECTOR ETHAN ANDERSEN
COSTUME DESIGNER ASHLI CRUMP
CO-PROJECTIONS DESIGNER
CLARA ASHE-MOORE
CHOREOGRAPHY ALFRED JACKSON
LIGHTING DESIGNER LOGAN TAYLOR
CO-PROJECTIONS DESIGNER PATRICK W. LORD
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR TOM WILLSON PROPS MANAGER KENZIE CONNER
THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTING RECORDING 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: https://concordtheatricals. com/resourses/protecting-artists.
*Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association
Jesus Christ Superstar is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group. www.concordtheatricals.com
The last seven days in the Life of Jesus of Nazareth
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHORUS (in alphabetical order)
THE CAST
JORDAN ALEXANDER* (PETER/FIRST PRIEST)
MATÍAS DE LA FLOR * (ANNAS)
JENNA RUBAII* (MARY MAGDALENE)
SOPHIA ARANDA* (SOUL SISTER)
MADDIE FRANKE* (SOUL SISTER)
NICOLETTE SHIN* (SOUL SISTER/ MAID BY FIRE)
DAN BECKMANN* (PILATE)
ALFRED JACKSON* (SIMON/SECOND PRIEST)
HENRIQUE SOBRINHO (ENSEMBLE/ THIRD PRIEST)
PHILLIP BRANDON* (CAIAPHAS)
AARON LAVIGNE* (JESUS)
MATT WADE (ENSEMBLE/ OLD MAN)
THE 2024 APPRENTICES
REESE ABRAHAMOFF (ENSEMBLE)
JOLIE SMITH (ENSEMBLE)
JAID GREEN (ENSEMBLE)
FAITH STACK (ENSEMBLE)
CODY HOWARD (ENSEMBLE)
JAHLAYNIA WINTERS (ENSEMBLE / SECOND YEAR APPRENTICE)
DUSTIN BRAYLEY* (JUDAS)
ERICA LUSTIG* (SOUL SISTER)
NAT ZEGREE* (HEROD)
THE CAST
JORDAN ALEXANDER* (PETER / FIRST PRIEST) Broadway: ALADDIN. National Tours: THE PROM, PRETTY WOMAN. Regional: PCLO, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Pioneer Theatre Company, Geva Theatre. TV: Inventing Anna (Netflix), Nora From Queens (Comedy Central). CCM Alum. Thanks to DGRW, my besties, and Mom. @jordnalexander
SOPHIA ARANDA* (SOUL SISTER) Sophia Aranda, a first-generation Cuban-Nicaraguan actor and singer, is rooted in New York City’s vibrant arts scene. After finishing her training at NYU/Tisch within the Atlantic Theater Company program, she has since showcased her talent in a diverse range of roles across film and theater. Inspired by organizations like SING FOR HOPE, Sophia shares their belief in the transformative power of art and music. Through her work, she aims to inspire hope, facilitate healing, and foster connections within communities worldwide. To learn more about Sing for Hope: singforhope.org | to learn more about me: SophiaAranda.com
DAN BECKMANN* (PILATE) is a former philanthropist who, after witnessing a grisly murder while riding his zero-emissions bike to volunteer at a local orphanage, now spends his life in Witness Protection masquerading as a musical theatre actor. He has no idea what he is doing, but don’t tell anyone. Also don’t tell anyone about the witness protection thing. He forgot that’s supposed to be a secret. In addition to touring nationally with USO-inspired duo “LETTERS FROM HOME,” Dan is an award-winning landscape photographer, serves as Artistic Director of the youth-oriented Spring Theatre in Winston-Salem, and has swallowed more bubblegum in his lifetime than perhaps any other living mammal. Originally from Minnesota, Dan has been violently ripped from the North by his wife, Erinn, who will be the main point of contact for any complaints about this bio. ErinnAndDan.com
PHILLIP BRANDON* (CAIAPHAS) a Billboard Top 20 Charting Singer-Songwriter & Storyteller - is a native of Los Angeles, CA and a Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA) graduate. He is happy to be returning to The Rock! In addition to touring with the multi platinum rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra for the past 15 years, he has also had the opportunity to stretch his full artistic prowess by being the bass soloist with the LA Philharmonic (cond. Gustavo Dudamel). Broadway Tours: THE COLOR PURPLE (Preacher/Ol’ Mister). Regional: SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE (Flat Rock Playhouse); WOYZECK (Ensemble Theatre Company); PORGY & BESS (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra); AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ (Int’l City Theatre). TV: GRACE & FRANKIE (Netflix); THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT (Max); S.W.A.T (CBS); STATION 19 (ABC); HENRY DANGER (Nickelodeon). You may have also
heard Phillip’s voice on the title track for the Academy Award Winning film - GET OUT. Popular Commercials: Chase (opposite - Kevin Hart), Lifetime/ Dish (opposite - Jane Seymour) & Walmart (opposite - Fred Armisen). Stay Connected: PhillipBrandon.com | All Socials: @PhillipBrandon2
DUSTIN BRAYLEY* (JUDAS) is grateful to be back at The Rock! This marks Dustin’s 15th consecutive year as a member of The Flat Rock Playhouse family! It’s truly an honor. He’s a member of the multi-platinum selling band Trans-Siberian Orchestra as a lead singer/guitar player, and was recently seen on Broadway in ROCKTOPIA where he shared the stage with such Rock legends as Dee Snider from Twisted Sister and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick! In 2017 he was inducted in to the Rock Godz Hall of Fame in Los Angeles. He’s a founding member of HERE COMES THE SUN: A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES which began right here at FRP! Other credits include the Broadway National tours of RENT, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER and MISS SAIGON where he played the starring roles. Film/TV: Hail Caesar (2016) and The Fuzz. Love to his 2 sons Maxwell and Billy, and wife Meredith. @DustinBrayley
MATÍAS DE LA
FLOR* (ANNAS) Broadway: ‘CAMELOT’ Lincoln Center Theatre (Ensemble + Lancelot Du Lac u/s) Regional: ‘LES MISÉRABLES’ The Muny (Ensemble). ‘ROMEÓ Y JULIETA LIMEÑO’ NC Black Rep (Writer, Director, “Romeó”). LAS AVENTURAS DE JUAN PLANCHARD (Assistant Director to Moisés Kaufman). Teaching: UNCSA Summer Session (Shakespeare & Voice), UNCSA “ACTING OUT”, Private Coaching, A Class Act NYC. Born in Lima, Peru.BFA, UNCSA School of Drama @matiasdelaflor. www.matiasdelaflor.com
MADDIE FRANKE* (SOUL SISTER, CHOREOGRAPHER HEROD’S SONG) Couldn’t be more thrilled to be back at her favorite place on earth. She started as an apprentice here in 2008, and they just can’t get rid of her. Most recently seen as Gretchen in BOEING-BOEING, Helga in CABARET and Mary Delgado in JERSEY BOYS. Her other FRP credits include A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS, PROPOSALS, SOUTH PACIFIC, CINEMATASTIC, LETTERLAND, MAMMA MIA, JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT, ANNIE, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED..., MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, ALL SHOOK UP (twice!), MAN OF LAMANCHA, and SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS. Other credits include; Off Broadway: SLEEP NO MORE, KICKING AND SCREAMING (Assistant Director) In her spare time she also is an illustrator and designer. You might have seen some of her design work around town at ShareWell Coffee and Mountain Juicery! Huge thank you Lisa, Alfred and to all of my Flat Rock friends, and my family!
THE CAST
ALFRED JACKSON* (SIMON / SECOND PRIEST)
Alfred Jackson is thrilled to return to the Flat Rock Playhouse, where his dynamic presence truly shines. Hailing from South Central LA, Alfred has spent his life captivating audiences across the globe. His journey began early at the Marla Gibbs Performing Arts Centre and the Amazing Grace Conservatory, where his passion for the stage took root and blossomed into a professional career. Alfred’s impressive portfolio spans both theatrical and television realms. He was recently featured in the acclaimed musical DREAM GIRLS and has previously graced the stages of BOOK OF MORMON (Australia), Rent, Glee, Michael Jackson’s Man In the Mirror, Take on Me: The Musical, and General Hospital. His work in Sarafina earned him the prestigious NAACP Award for Best Choreographer in a Musical. In addition to his stage work, Alfred has collaborated with musical legends like Diane Warren, Rodney Jerkins, and Brian Michael Cox. He also recently appeared in the streaming sensation Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story on Hulu. For Alfred Jackson, the essence of his work is not just in the performances but in using music as a powerful medium to explore self-discovery, love, and the enduring legacies we all have the potential to create.
AARON LAVIGNE* (JESUS) is stoked to return to FRP to sing this iconic score after touring as JESUS in the 50th Anniversary Tour of the Olivier Award winning JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR London revival. Aaron made New York City his base after graduating with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Northern Kentucky University, where he has performed on Broadway ,Off-Broadway, Boadway Tours, with Symphonies, in Lower East Side rock clubs, on the high seas, & in concert halls across multiple continents. He recorded & released two original studio albums (instagram @aaron_lavinay) Keep an eye out for his latest concert project, Radio Recall. A collaboration with co-star Jenna Rubaii @radio_recall aaronlavigne.net / @aaron_lavinay
ERICA LUSTIG* (SOUL SISTER) Erica is thrilled to be making her Flat Rock Playhouse debut! She’s performed Off-Broadway in THE ODYSSEY (Circe) and National Pastime (Jingle Girl). She toured Internationally with HAIR THE MUSICAL and spent 8 years in the USO Show Troupe entertaining military and veterans all over the world. Favorite credits include: Sally Bowles (CABARET), Belle (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), Audrey (LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS), and Sister Mary Robert (SISTER ACT), among others. Erica relocated from NYC to Greenville, SC in 2021 and
now runs a voice studio called Made for the Stage (@madeforthestageSC). You can also catch her as the lead singer of @thevinyljunkiesband around Upstate South Carolina. Her top favorite role of all has been wife to John for a whole year now. Huge thanks to the stellar cast and crew and to the Rock for this incredible opportunity!
JENNA RUBAII* (MARY MAGDALENE) portrayed Mary Magdalene in the 50th Anniversary Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. She has been seen on Broadway in the Original Cast of GROUNDHOG DAY, toured the world as the Extraordinary Girl in Green Day’s, AMERICAN IDIOT, & originated the role of Stephanie Mangano in the Asia tour of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER. Other favorites include: Blast in the World Premier of SUPERYOU at Skylight Music Theatre & Amneris in AIDA at the Engeman Theater. Follow her latest collaboration with co-star, Aaron LaVigine: Radio Recall, a dynamic concert performing around the country and beyond. radiorecallofficial.com @radio_recall / jennarubaii.com / @jrubaii
NICOLETTE ANTONIA SHIN* (SOUL SISTER / MAID BY FIRE) [she/her] is excited to be making her Flat Rock Playhouse debut! Most recently, Nicolette was in SOUTH PACIFIC at Goodspeed Opera House. Previous regional productions include LEGALLY BLONDE (Serena) at Starlight Theatre and AVENUE Q (Christmas Eve) at Nebraska Repertory Theatre. An avid traveler, she has also worked internationally with AIDAcruises and Disney Cruise Line performing and sailing around the world. Grateful for the support of her family, friends, and the team at ATB Talent. @missastonishin www.nicoletteshin.com
HENRIQUE SOBRINHO* (ENSEMBLE / THIRD PRIEST) (he/him), originally from Atlanta, GA, is a NYC Based actor and is thrilled to be back at Flat Rock for his third season in a row! Select credits include: A CHORUS LINE, WEST SIDE STORY, CINDERELLA, SLOWPOKE (Flat Rock Playhouse) 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). Many thanks to his FRP family for their continued love, trust, and support. And a huge shoutout to his twin flame, Jahlaynia. He is so happy to be home. IG: @hds_henriquesobrinho.com
THE CAST
MATT WADE (ENSEMBLE / OLD MAN) is elated to return to FRP for JCS after recently making his debut as Rooster in THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Locally: MATILDA (Mr. Wormwood) at ACT; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (The Monster), ROCK OF AGES (Stacee Jaxx) at HT; and THE TEMPEST (Caliban), HAMLET (Laertes), MUCH ADO (Benedick), MACBETH (Macduff) with Montford Park Players. National tours include OKLAHOMA! (Jud/Ali cover), THE PRODUCERS! (Leo Bloom standby), and nearly two years as an Assistant Cruise Director and Entertainer on the American Duchess Mississippi Riverboat. Most recent regional credits include Sweeney in SWEENEY TODD with TexArts in Austin, and Sam Phillips in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Village Theatre in Seattle. Matt is also quite excited to direct IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Hendersonville Theatre this winter.
NAT ZEGREE* (HEROD) Premiering as the first regional Jerry Lee Lewis, and playing over 500 performances as The Killer, he has played the role at such theatres as Ogunquit Playhouse (2015/2016, 2 Broadwayworld awards winner), Papermill Playhouse (2017), Marriott Theatre (Chicago Jeff Award winner) and many more, including right here at the Flat Rock Playhouse. A composer/recording artist, he has also written 3 original musicals with Eric Holmes (CBS THE GOOD FIGHT) including ‘FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL’, which has received sold out praise and 11 Broadwayworld awards in its prebroadway engagements. A multitalented showman and classically trained pianist, Nat writes and performs his own original one man shows and performs them Globally, including such New York City Venues as 54 Below, Birdland, The Cutting Room, Joes Pub, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, and more, often premiering them here at the Flat Rock, like MOZART TO POPCHART, and his many other one man shows. His music can be heard on the CBS original series “ Good Fight, and he (literally) played Mozart in the first production of ‘AMADEUS’ where the Mozart plays all the music live onstage here at The Flat Rock Playhouse. His voice could be heard as a virtual singer in the Broadway hit musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN. He is available for private event bookings and performances at bookingzegree@gmail.com and on social media @natzegree.
COMING UP! OCT. 4 - 13
OCT. 25 - NOV. 10
THE APPRENTICE CAST
REESE ABRAHAMOFF (ENSEMBLE) is thrilled to be making his Flat Rock Playhouse debut! As a recent graduate from UCF Musical Theatre, Reese was most recently seen onboard Princess Cruises as a production dancer/featured vocalist and as a dancer with Cedar Point Live Entertainment. Regional: JOSEPH AND...DREAMCOAT (The Palace Theatre NH), THE LITTLE MERMAID (Slow Burn Theatre Co.), HELLO DOLLY! (Henegar Center), JOSEPH AND...DREAMCOAT (Alhambra Theatre). @reese.abrahamoff reeseabrahamoff.com
JAID GREEN (ENSEMBLE) is a performer and choreographer originally from Wyckoff, NJ. She recently graduated from Elon University with a BFA in Music Theatre. Elon credits: A Chorus Line (Sheila), SPRING AWAKENING (Associate Choreographer, Swing), HEAD OVER HEELS (Dance Ensemble), MOVIN’ ON (Assistant Director, Rachel U/S). Choreography credits: Sweet Charity Associate Choreographer (SSTI), Thistle Dance (Internship), Dance Lab NY Broadway Choreographer’s Intensive. She is very excited to join the Flat Rock family as a fall apprentice! IG: @jaid.green | jaidgreen.com
CODY HOWARD (ENSEMBLE) Hey y’all! I’m so delighted to be back in my home state of North Carolina and performing in my first season with the incredible Flat Rock Playhouse! Some of my previous Roles include “Officer Lockstock” in URINETOWN (Riverside Theater), “Gaston” in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ( Woodstock Playhouse), and I recently made my Off-Broadway debut as “Lorenzo” in BLOODY FINNTOWN (Players Theater). I would like to thank Lisa Bryant for allowing me to take part in this truly special Apprentice program, and everyone at FRP for welcoming me into your wonderful community. I would also like to thank Ilana Lubitsch-Rodriguez, Bob Stillman, and, of course, my family for all of their support over the years. Enjoy the show! Instagram: Cody_Howard01
JOLIE SMITH (ENSEMBLE) (she/her) is very excited to be an apprentice at Flat Rock! Born and raised in Richmond, VA, she recently graduated from James Madison University, where she received her B.A. in Musical Theatre and Media Arts and Design. Her favorite performing credits include Vivienne in LEGALLY BLONDE at NCCA Jean’s Playhouse, Mona in CHICAGO at JMU, and Jocelyn Mouse in TOWN MOUSE/ COUNTRY MOUSE at VA Repertory Theatre. Jolie is also a writer and filmmaker and recently wrote, directed, and produced a short film called Epiphany. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support. Jolie-Smith.com @yoitsjo18
FAITH STACK (ENSEMBLE) 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
JAHLAYNIA WINTERS (ENSEMBLE / SECOND YEAR APPRENTICE) is a second apprentice, is happy to be back at Flat Rock Playhouse, and is incredibly stoked for the season ahead! Winters graduated from Young Harris College in May 2023, where she received a BFA in Musical Theatre. Since leaving the rock last November, Winters has performed all over the country including her New York debut in MADDIE: A NEW MUSICAL, a national tour with Virginia Repertory Theatre, BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at The Palace Theatre, and THE STEPHEN FOSTER STORY! You may have recently seen Jahlaynia on the rock in SLOWPOKE! (Tori), A CHORUS LINE (Laura/Tricia), and CINDERELLA: ENCHANTED (Puppeteer/Ensemble). Winters is incredibly grateful and would like to thank her family, the entire Vagabond community, and especially her best friend, Henrique Sobrinho, for showing her that home is truly the people and places. Instagram: @ jahlayniawinters
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR PRODUCTION STAFF
Production Manager – Adam Goodrum
Associate Production Manager – Joshua D. Stewart
Production Stage Manager – Bill Muñoz*
Assistant Stage Manager – Amelia Driscoll*
Assistant Stage Manager – Madelyn Hawver
Assistant Scenic Designer – Larry Cook
Technical Director – Tom Willson
Scene Shop Foreman – Emily Rich
Head Carpenter – Philip Link
Staff Carpenter – Scott Farnworth
Carpenter – Laura Lumetta
Scenic Charge – Steph Charaska
Assistant Scenic Charge – K. Shaly Farmer
Scenic Artist – Suzanne Barnes
Costume Shop Manager – Tim Barham
Assistant Costume Shop Manager – Alice Bryant
Head of Wardrobe – Amy Pavelka
ADMINISTRATION
Stitcher – Betty Miller
Stitcher / Wardrobe Assistant – Jazzy Jane Armstrong
Assoc Facilities Director / Concessions Manager – Bryan Taylor
LISA K. BRYANT (ARTISTIC DIRECTOR / DIRECTOR)
This season marks Lisa’s tenth 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/42nd Street. Favorite Directing projects include 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 where she directed the hilarious God of Carnage, brought South African playwright Athol Fugard’s Blood Knot to WNC and directed MacBeth. 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.
ETHAN ANDERSEN (MUSIC DIRECTOR) is grateful to be a Vagabond and to help bring quality regional theatre to this community. Currently, he serves as FRP’s Resident Music Director, but he’s also served as a writer, educator, actor, apprentice director, and apprentice in his time at the playhouse. He was the music director and conductor of the SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER national tour and Elon University’s Music Theatre program. On Broadway, he’s played piano for MEAN GIRLS and Company and conducted for BCEFA’s Easter Bonnet Competition. As a writer, Ethan is a member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop, ASCAP, and Dramatists Guild. He is proud to be building the Playhouse Jr. Licensing program, featuring his new musicals SLOWPOKE!, ROOTABAGA EXPRESS!, LETTERLAND ALIVE!, and GREETINGS FROM NORTH CAROLINA!. Ethan received a BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University. ethan-andersen.com
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
ASHLI CRUMP (COSTUME DESIGNER) Ashli has been a Vagabond for 32 years and formerly managed the costume department for over a decade. Now her role as a guest Costume Designer has opened up new opportunities for creativity. A graduate of the 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 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, and A Christmas Story. Ashli also designs for South Carolina Children’s Theatre and has worked for New Stage Theatre, Florida Repertory Theatre, Mill Mountain 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.
LOGAN TAYLOR (ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNER) is currently in his first season as Head of Lighting and Projections for Flat Rock Playhouse. He graduated from The Brevard College in 2017, receiving a B.A. in Theatrical Design & Production emphasizing in Lighting Design. After graduating he worked as the Lighting Director for the Grammy award winning band the Steep Canyon Rangers touring North America from 2017-2021. He then simultaneously joined the Steve Martin and Martin Short tour “Now you see them, Soon you won’t” starting with their Netflix special working as an Assistant Video Designer and Assistant Monitor Engineer from 2018-2021. Logan is excited to start a new chapter of his life with Flat Rock Playhouse.
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).
CLARA ASHE-MOORE is a projection designer based in Washington D.C. Recent credits include Projection Designer for Because (KCTYA at Kennedy Center Concert Hall); Associate Projection Designer for The Shawshank Redemption (Flat Rock Playhouse) Hair (Signature Theatre), Private Jones (Signature Theatre), On Your Feet! (National Tour), The Girl on the Train (Flat Rock Playhouse), The World Goes Round (Olney Theatre Center and Everyman Theatre), Peace on Your Wings (Ohana Arts), Bayard Rustin Inside Ashland (People’s Light Theatre), and Freedom Rider (Crossroads Theatre Company and Alabama Shakespeare Festival); and Assistant Projection Designer for: Nancy (Mosaic Theatre), Dinner and Cake (Everyman Theatre), West Side Story (Flat Rock Playhouse), On Your Feet! (GALA Hispanic Theatre), The Phlebotomist (1st Stage), Ernest Shackleton Loves Me (Skylight Music Theatre), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Olney Theatre Center), and Dreamgirls (Artscentric at Baltimore Center Stage).
PATRICK W. LORD (PROJECTION DESIGNER) [NATIONAL TOUR]: On Your Feet, Hairspray. [NEW YORK]: Lincoln Center: Where Words Once Were; White Plains Performing Arts Center: The Bodyguard: The Musical. [DC]: The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts: Earthrise, Voyagers, Digging Up Dessa, Where Words Once Were; Shakespeare Theatre Company: Hamlet, Twelfth Night; Everyman Theatre: Dinner and Cake; Olney Theatre Center: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, A Christmas Carol; Gala Hispanic Theatre: On Your Feet: La Historia de Gloria y Emilio Estefan ¡En Español!, Fame: The Musical; 1st Stage: The Phlebotomist, Columbinus; Synetic Theatre: The Phantom of the Opera; Arts Centric: Dreamgirls, The Wiz; Forum Theatre: Love and Information, Building the Wall, Blackberry Winter; Theatre Alliance: Mnemonic (Helen Hayes Award Nomination); Arts on the Horizon: Outside the Lines; Mosaic Theatre Company of DC: A Human Being Died That Night; Taffety Punk: Don Juan. [REGIONAL] Flat Rock Playhouse: West Side Story, South Pacific; People’s Light: Thurgood; Skylight Music Theatre: Ernest Shackleton Loves Me; Croswell Opera House: Beauty and the Beast, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Peppercorn Theatre: Desvelado; Ohana Arts: Peace On Your Wings; EDUCATION: MFA, The University of Texas at Austin. www.patrickwlord.com
JAZZY JANE ARMSTRONG (HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNER) is thrilled to be back for her second season here on the Rock! She 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.
KENZIE CONNER (PROPS MANAGER) is thrilled to be returning for the 2024 Season! Originally from Roanoke, VA, she is a theater professional with nearly 3 decades of experience in performance, props, puppetry, scenic design, stage management, choreography, special effects makeup, technical direction, and production management. After spending a wonderful summer as an intern here at FRP, graduating college, and then spending a year abroad in Ireland, she was lucky enough to work on board Disney Cruise Line for over 3 years. She has worked for the Virginia Children’s Theatre, the Jefferson Center, and many other regional arts organizations in various capacities. Apart from being a theater professional, she has spent time working in event management as the Director of Events for the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Ohio, and has spent over a decade as a freelance wedding and event coordinator.
BILL MUÑOZ* (PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER) This year marks Bill’s 33rd season at Flat Rock Playhouse, and 35th year as a proud Union Member of Actors’ Equity Association. Starting out as an apprentice in 1985, through subsequent years, he went from Scenic Carpenter to Actor to Stage Manager to Fight Choreographer to year-round staff as Production Manager. Although now he “stepped down” to only be hired seasonally, he always looks forward to return to this special community at the “Rock.” Special thanks to those who support live theatre and make the arts an important contribution to society. Much love to his wife and daughter, the two most important people of his life.
AMELIA DRISCOLL* (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) is thrilled to be back at Flat Rock Playhouse working on another fantastic production. In 2012, she graduated from UNC Wilmington with a BFA in Creative Writing and a minor in Theatre. Since then, she has worked as an Production Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Manager for theatres in North Carolina, South Carolina, and California. She would like to thank the cast, crew, production team, and everyone at FRP for making this a wonderful experience. Finally, to her friends and family, a huge thank you for their endless support and love.
MADELYN HAWVER (STAGE MANAGER) is so excited to be back at Flat Rock Playhouse. 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.
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) 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.
ZACHARY KELLOGG (ASSOCIATE MUSIC DIRECTOR) is an internationally acclaimed jazz and classical artist. Select credits include, “Broadway Holiday” (Transcendence Theatre Company) & “Play Me Off: Songs from Home’’ (Off Broadway). Zachary is a member of the Dramatist Guild and is eternally grateful to be doing what he loves. For more information, visit ZacharyKelloggMusic.com @ZacharyKelloggMusic
DALE BROWN (CASTING DIRECTOR) 30 years to the summer after appearing on stage at the Playhouse, Dale is delighted to rejoin the Vagabonds ranks as casting director. His work in casting includes - Broadway: Phantom of the Opera, Billy Elliot; A Little Night Music, Jesus Christ Superstar, Guys & Dolls (w/ Tara Rubin Casting). Off-Broadway: Gorgeous Nothings (upcoming –Life Jacket Theater), Our Brother’s Son (w/ Jason Styres), America Is Hard to See, Daddy Long Legs (Drama Desk Nom), Old Jews Telling Jokes. Regional: Run Bambi Run (world premier), Titanic, Nativity Variations, The Chinese Lady, The Who & the What (Milwaukee Rep); The Heart Sellers, John Proctor is the Villain (Huntington); In the Heights (Seattle Rep), Things I Know to Be True (Arizona Theatre Co.) 2 Pianos 4 Hands, In the Heights (Cincinnati Playhouse), Sense & Sensibility (Chicago Shakespeare), Disgraced (Syracuse), Lives of Reason, In This House (Two River Theatre). Honors graduate of Kalamazoo College & the BESGL Theater Program (London). dalebrowncasting.com
“Our
-Henderson County Public School Teacher
Apprentices are early career performing artists that come to Flat Rock Playhouse each year to refine their craft, work with seasoned professionals, and bring the power of live theater to our community.
Every year the Apprentices travel to public elementary schools throughout Western North Carolina with a dynamic and educational in-school touring program. They spend one month performing for over 5,000 students, bringing their academic studies to life right before their eyes.
This fall, students will enjoy Slowpoke!: The True Story of a Tortoise and Hare. In this Appalachian retelling of Aesop’s classic, Tori the tortoise races a big city hare and, with the help of her friends, gains the confidence to fully embrace what makes her unique and discovers how she fits into her community.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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.
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2024 Donor Listing
Individual, foundation, and corporate donors make it possible to produce high-quality, hand-crafted live theater and arts education programs at Flat Rock Playhouse. We are deeply grateful for your support.
To see a full listing of our incredible supporters, please visit our Virtual Playbill.
Donations below represent 14-month cumulative giving totals through 08/05/2024. Please contact debranelson@flatrockplayhouse.org if correction is necessary.
BOLD NAMES = The Vagabond Society
RED NAMES = 2024 Subscribers
ITALIC NAMES = 2024 Donor Concierge Club
BLOCKBUSTERS ($100,000+)
Charlotte & Bob Otto
SHOWSTOPPERS ($50,000+)
Dennis & Victoria Flanagan
Paul M. Simons & Buddy Hughes
MEGASTARS ($25,000+)
Clyde & Nina Allen (in honor of Lisa K. Bryant & Paul Feraldi)
Nancy & Richard Burns
Lynn & Bob Davidson
Robin & Gene Hamme
EB Hoover & AM Secosan
Joe & Hilda Ippolito (in memory of Don & Joanne Rathgeb)
Bob DiBella & Carol Savage
David & Sharon Leiman
SUPERSTARS ($10,000+)
Audrey Love Charitable Foundation
J. Jette & Linda Edwards Campbell
Beth & Jon Couch
Peter Parry (in memory of John S. Cox)
The Larry & Ashley David Foundation
Deanna & David Ellis
R Dean Jollay Jr.
Mal & Mary Kessinger
Daryl & David Neims
Nancy & Alan Sawyer
Jo & Bob Staton
STARS ($5,000+)
Kay & Franke Burke
Lisa K. and John Bryant
Terri Eisenhauer
Harry & Sarah Grymes
Bill & Sally Hale
Kim & Dave Hinkleman
Dr. Rick and Flora Hobson
Thomas T. & Bernice F. Irvin
Foundation
Joseph Laughter & Scott Keels
Phil & Cynthia Lewis
David & Terri Luck
Nancy & Larry McGaughy
Bill & Miller Medina
Dot Moyer
George & Sioux Oliva
The Perkins Charitable Foundation
Justin E. Richards (in honor of Jan and Pete Richards)
Bill & Carolyn Robichaux
Tracy Robinson & Mark Salmanson
Jan & David Sullivan
Suz & Mike Weitzel
IMPRESSARIOS ($2,500+)
Ken Adams
Ellen & Lindsey Allen
Ken & Nancy Anderson
Bob & Mary Chamberlain
Patricia Eargle
Ted Etherington (in memory of Carolyn Etherington)
Carol Gettig & Charlie Phillips
Barbara Guidos
Sherri & Rick Holbert
William Holmes
Judy Hoyer
Steve & Sheryl Jamerson
Bob & Paulette Kurek
(in recognition of Charlotte Otto)
Peggy & Don Luy
Beverly Melenyzer
Jim & Kitty Olson
Tim Parks & Lance Hiatt
Gordon & Leona Query
Joy & Eric Rutherfurd
Patty Shedlow
Amy Singletary
Robert Stone & Jan Hundhausen
Robert & Elaine Waring
Gary Warlen
Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Weiss
Craig & Arlene Welch
Heidi Will
Martha Wurzel (in honor of Philly Kohn)
Diane & Dale Zuck
HEADLINERS ($1,000+)
Anonymous
Jerry & Linda Ariail
Jim & Carol Avallone
Connie & Gib Backlund
Allan & Terri Baer
Bob & Karen Balkman
David Bowers
Dale Salvaggio Bradshaw
& Sophia Bradshaw
Chase Brock
Sharon Campbell
David E. Coates
Elaine Cole
John & Donna Crawford (in honor of all the actors & staff)
Julie Davis
Steve Dozier Group
Jan & Jeff Egolf
David & Margaret Eldridge
Juliette Fister (In honor of Matthew Glover & Ethan Andersen)
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Frederick
Connie Goodrum
Harry & Sarah Grymes
Don Holder (in honor of John & Lisa Bryant)
Bruce Holliday and Denise Cumbee Long
Diane Jankowski
Steve & Sharon Johnson
Kay Jollay
Joyce Jolly Kirsch Family
Diane Kyker
Bryan Wesselink & Carmen Lehtinen
Erwin & Nancy Maddrey
David & Nancy Mahoney
Tom Marshall
Tod & Renita McDougal
Sandra & Donald McIntyre
McKibbin Family Donor Advised Fund of CFHC, Inc.
Richard Mears
Beth Allen Menyhart
Nancy Miller
Libby Morris
Tom & Jackie Murrill
Robert Nosal & Robert Trisolini
Belinda Parks (in honor of A. Lee Parks, Jr.)
Jeff & Melanie Pieper
William Reese
Turner & Debbie Rouse
Troy, Kate, Beth, Drew Scarborough honoring Nancy & Larry McGaughy
Lynne & Phil Seymour
George & Cathy Shields
Shannon & Jon Sigmon in honor of The Goodrum Family (Far & Wide)
Helen & Russell Smart
Mark Sothmann & Kathleen Lally
Diana Spitzer
Jane & Bill Swafford
Danny & Gina
Jane Rouse Waddell
David & Lorraine Watson
Tricia & Bill Wearmouth
Sandra Woodfin Williams
Christina Woodruff (In memory of Mrs. Mary Reimann)
Young Family Charitable Fund (in honor of Charlotte Otto)
2024 GOVERNMENT & FOUNDATION SUPPORT
The City of Hendersonville
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Henderson County Government
Henderson County Tourism
Development Authority
North Carolina Arts Council
The Shubert Foundation
The Village of Flat Rock
Walnut Cove Members Association
2024 SPECIAL FUNDS & ANNUAL RECOGNITION
Charlotte & Bob Otto, New Initiatives Fund
Charlotte & Bob Otto, Mainstage Season Sponsors
Beth & Jon Couch Concession Stand
David & Sharon Leiman, Mainstage
Dennis & Victoria Flanagan, Playhouse Junior Sponsors
Dining Porch In Loving Memory of Tommy & Bernice Irvin
Lynn & Bob Davidson, Apprentice Program Lead Sponsors
M. Wurzel Parking Lot 3, In honor of my dear Phil
Paul M. Simons & Buddy Hughes, Apprentice Tour Season
Lead Sponsors
Robin & Gene Hamme, New Works Founders Fund
2024 PRODUCTION SPONSORS
Mainstage Season SponsorsCharlotte & Bob Otto
David & Sharon - Leiman Mainstage
Joe & Hilda Ippolito - Black Box Stage
AdventHealth
Forvis Mazars
Henderson Oil Co Inc.
Joseph Laughter Clothier & Scott Keels Design
Knox Law
Marked Tree Vineyard
PMI Blue Ridge
Southern Alarm & Security
Tryon Estates - ACT Retirement Life Communities
United Community Bank
Van Winkle Law Firm
Victoria Flanagan, AAMFT Clinical Fellow, Trauma and Grief Counseling
SEASON IN-KIND SPONSORS
Optimum Treadshots
WHKP
WTZQ
IN-KIND SPONSORS
Blue Ridge Public Radio
Cuisine Team
Looking Glass Realty
PERFORMERS ($500+)
Jennifer Andersen (In honor of Ethan Andersen)
Anonymous
S & J Family Fund at Community Foundation Tampa Bay
Eileen Bailey
Bob & Karen Balkman
Marti & Julian Biller
Kay Brems
Richard & Sally Brigden
Sherry K. Brooks
Robert Brown
Becky Bruening (in memory of James Bruening
Michael & Ann Campbell
Keets Cassar
Douglas & Barrie Christman
Carol Coles
Gerard & Odette Coluccelli
Greg & Sally Cox
Thomas & JoAnn Cox
Norris and Cricket Crigler
Mark & Meredith Dornenburg
Elizabeth Justice Giving Trust Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Christopher & Mary Fender
Mark Finley
Paul Vencil Fitch
Greg & Carol Fouts
Dr. & Mrs. William T. Garrison
Gayden & Janell Gauthier (in honor of Deceased Family Members)
Mary & Graham Hallward
Rod & Diane Hansen
Sandy & Donna Hastie
Jacque & Woody Headden
Herbert & Pamela Hertner
Patti & Phil Byrd
Jana & Bill Humleker
Carl J. Johnson & Alexandra Das
David & Julia Johndon
Amy Johnston
Lynda Jollay
Ken & Sue Kilburn
Lee & Sarah King
Dan & Edie Lang
Laura & Ron Leatherwood (in honor of Lisa & John Bryant
Ernest Levinson
C.A. Lewis
Jonathan & Kristen Lyda
Carol Martinez
Mast General Store
Geoffrey Masukawa
Elizabeth & Brian McCormick
Gail McLeod
Linda Meade & John Luechtefeld
Leslie & Charles Mishner
Tim & Joey Mock
Beverly Morris
Dennis Mountain
Lois S. Carlson & Jerome Mrowca
Tim & Pam Mullinax
Susan Nation
Mike & Rosemary Nelson
Dennis O’Connor
LTC Robert T. & Patricia A. Payne
Sue Payne (in memory of Jayne & Gloria)
Angela & Joe Peiso
Debbie Penney
Allan Pennington & Lois Mikrut
Paige Posey & Mark Warwick
Charles & Dianne Russ
Edwin & June Salvesen
Bill & Elsie Shuler
Lewis Singer
Barbara Stangl
In memory of Patricia Burkholder Stepp
Robert Stone & Jan Hundhausen
The Paton Fund of Community Foundation of Henderson County, Inc.
Sandy Taraszki
Lana & Raymond Tetzlaf
Peter Thomasson
Jay & Nancy Thorndike
George & MG Tyda
Amy Underwood
Nick & Merrie Weedman (in honor of former Mayor Robert V Staton)
Robin & Bonnie Worcester
BACKERS ($250+)
Wedge & Debbie Abels
From Friends of Flat Rock Theater
Paul A. Abry
Roger C. Adams
Karen Adkisson
Jane & Terry B. Andersen
Virginia Bailey
Jean Baldwin
Rex & Becky Banadyga (in memory of George Wilkins)
Bill & Ceelie Beacham
William C. Beck
Sandra Bennett
Charles & Nancy Blakely
Kari Bos & Robert Vorona
Helen & Chuck Bosshart
Jim Bradford & Ruby Grimm
Robert & Ann Braswell
Geri Brink
John & Lisa (in honor of The Farquhar Family & Vagabonds Everywhere)
Dru Buesing
Bob & Kathy Bushong
Brant & Judy Bynum
Eileen & Pat Cafferty
Robert & Jeannette Cannon
Carol & Rocco Cassone
Robert D. Chapin
Joe & Cheryl Chasin
Kathy & Gary Christensen
Alice Clark
Edie Clark
Brent & Lynn Clever
Celia Cogdell (in memory of Jerry Cogdell)
Adele & Newt Colston
Barbara Connell
Heather Cygan
Anna & Graeme Dalziel
Betsy Darnall (in memory of Tom Darnall)
Sandy J. Davis
Diane Dillingham
Delores Doerr
Lynne Eramo
Ron & Debbie Evilia
Forvis Private Client
James Francis
William Gauld
David & Bonnie Gold (in memory of Herberet Novack)
Goldens
Connie Goodrum
Lt. Col. Walter Goodwin Esq
Tom Gurley
Bob & Myra Hannah
Jerry & Melissa Harrelson
Mike & Paula Harrison
Peter & Sandi Heckman
Paula & Ron Hoffman
Ginny & David Hoppenworth
Richard Hurley (in honor of Pat Hurley Brother & Apprentice in 1965)
Debbie & Standford Hyslop
Alan Jastczemski
Deborah Johnson (in memory of C.B. Johnson)
Johanna Johnson
Clariette Joseph
Andrea Sundberg
Martin Kalb
Judy & Bill LaMée
John N. Leach Jr
Dudley & Becky Lehman
Elaine & Jon Levine
Anat Levi-Wipranik
Doris Loomis
Stephen Machiz
Gayle Magruder
Anne Maliff
David & Susan Marchette
Charles Marston
Robert & Frances Martino
Gene M. May
William McCauley
John & Susan McCormick
Candice & Patrick McGinnis
Herbert & Diana Mcguire
Howard & Mary Lou McJunkin Jr.
Anne Mercer
Charlene Miller
George & Rebecca Mills
Rachel & Jerry Moran
Trish Morgan
Deborah Mounts
Angelique Murphy
Janet Newman Berry
Bill & Judy Pendergast
John Phillips
Becky & Cody Plott
Eve & Alan Powell (in honor of Lisa K. Bryant)
Jan & Dave Powell
Chip & Karen Pryde
Mamie Rader
Dr. Kenneth & Debbie Ray
John Rhicard
Elaine Rindner
Sue Robinson
Eileen Rolnick (In memory of William Iverson)
Bill Elmore & Beth Rountree
Bill & Jean Ann Rushton
Frank Rutland
Scott & Dorene Savage
Karen & Paul Schaefer
Patricia Shepherd
Carole Sitzer (in memory of Stanley Sitzer)
Bill & Karen Skelton
Jaye Smith
Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Snyder
Gail & Nelson Sobel
Mark Sothmann & Kathleen Lally
Carol and Jack Spencer
Steve & Danelle Springer
Fred Stack
Tracy Stanley, Jonah Stanley, Adalynn Riddle
Patti Stewart
Holly & Andy Strauss
Peace Sullivan
D. Alice Taylor
Janet & Rick Taylor
Susan Thomas
Pam & Ed Tiles
Martha Todd
Doris Tomlin
Michael & Rebecca Trepper
Sandy & Bill Tucker
Bill & Ida Walker
Paula & Steve Webb
Andrew & Kathryn Wells
Heidi Will
Valerie Williams
Richard H Willits
Greg Wilson
Linda & Bob Winans
SUPPORTERS ($100+)
Diane Adams
David Aldridge
Vic & Mary Anne Allwein
Anonymous
Vicky Anthony
Sonia & Jerry Arnold (in memory of Bridget Bartlett)
Carol Bailey
David & Pamela Baron
Charles Beard & David Levy
Thomas Bell
Russell Benton
Bruce Berkowitz
Blair Best Jones
Anne Bethea
Lisa Better
Steve & Gina Bishe
David Bock
James Bondi
Books For Good
Becky Born
Cathy Bradley
Tim & Lucy Brannon
Robert & Ann Braswell
Dr. Jim Brewer (in honor of Sandy and Donna Hastie)
Ann Brindisi
Michael Brooks
Elizabeth Brown
Charlie & Lindley Buchas
Christine Burns-Fazzi
Charles & Linda Butz
Lisa & Gus Campano (in memory of Kay Hall)
Marjorie Campbell
Jane Canniff
Alice L. Carey
Eugene & Sallie Carr
John & Carol Carrano
Walter Castro
Christopher Chianesi (in memory of John Cox)
William Clontz
Maureen Coleman
Marty Cornwell
Robin Coseo
Gail Craine
Peggy & Joseph J. Cramer (in memory of Parker Roberts)
James Cullen
Jane Shelton Dale (in honor of Carol D. Austin)
Linda Daleure
Charles & Tammara Darnell
Madeline Daubert
FRP Chorus (in loving memory of Darlene Tribby)
Gerald Davidson
Bret Davi
John Delaloye Jr.
PJ Dempsey
Linda & Brian Dillon
Louis Dixon
Thomas Doebber
Chris Dolman & Cathi Culbertson
Margaret Donaldson
Diane Doolittle
Valerie & Bill Douberley
Dana Dubreuil
Tim Dwight
Margie Eades
Ginger Ellis
Earl Engle (in memory of Constance Engle)
Judith Everding
Larry & Beth Farmer
Emily Fechtenburg
Rodney Filasky
Helen Fischer
Steve & Lori Fischer (in honor of Mike Campbell)
James & Brenda Fisher
Susan Fisher
Juliette Fister (In honor of Matthew Glover and Ethan Anderson)
Diane Fitzgerald
Debra Fontaine
Frank Forbes
Gerald & Gayle Foret (in honor of our parents)
Irene & Lee Friedman
Pamela Fuhrer and Larry Goodhue
Rachel Fulp
Matthew Galaski
Greg Garvan
Marilyn & Allan George
Pamela Gibson
Gordon D Giffin
Larry Gilliland
Barbara Goodman
Genny Beth Gordon
Katherine Grant
Sheila Grapes
Gerald & Ann Graves
Blaine & Cynthia Greenfield
Erinn Groh
Paul & Marilyn Gustman
Lou Hackney & Mark Packard
Earle Haire Jr.
Leah Hammond
Garry Hancock
Jerry & Paulette Handegan
Robert & Diane Hansberry
Rowdy Harden
Kellee Haselton (in honor of
Nat Zegree)
Mary Haslam
John & Carol Helbling
Richard Henderson
Thomas D. Herring Jr.
Randy Herron (in honor of
Karen Herron)
Carrie Hill
William Hill
Patricia Hobbs
Lee & Carole Hodges
William Hollenack
Cheryl Hollingsworth
Susan Hood
Ellen Horst (in memory of Dave Hart)
Dick & Eva House
Steve Hurst
Joseph Iacono
Teresa Iacono (in memory of
Mary Louise Iacono)
Kate Ingram
James & Susan Irvin
Susan Jahnke
Carlton & Blair Jenkins
Gerri Jergensen
Foster & Judy (in honor of Foster M. Johns, IV)
Brad Johnson
Jill Johnson
Paula Jones
Glenda Jowers
Jim & Janel Jurczyk
Katherine Karraker
Michael Kavouklisv
Kathy & Jack Keefer
Janet Kim
Mary M. Kinard
Chuck & Nancy King
Rebecca King
Brittany Kiteley
Paula Klante
Ann & Gene Klimstra
Sharon Kopstein
Sandra & Herb Koross
Lake Summit Properties LLC
Linda & Bill Lambert (in memory of Phoebe Lambert)
John R. Lauritsen
Mary LaVigne
Michael Lawson
Vicki Leary (in memory of Guy Leary)
Vicki Leeds (in memory of my mother, Joanne Hatton)
Vicky Lieber (in memory of Ed Lieber)
The Lemmons Family
Vicky Lieber (in memory of Ed Lieber)
MacLean Limehouse
Virginia Lyle
Bruce Macdonald
Carolyn Marlowe
Laura Martin
Judith Mayer
Stephanie McDonald
Ann McFadden
Michael & Cynthia McVean
Ellen Menkin
Carl Miller
Stuart Miller
Michael Milone
Trudie Mitchell
Gary Mohr Sr.
Wally & Rhonda Momeier
Barbara Moore
Bill & Charlotte Moore
William Moore
Geraldine Morgan
Anthony Mumblow
Judiann Myers
Dennis & Gail Nelson
Robert Neubert
Heidi Owen (in memory of Mary Reimann)
Judy Peacock
William Pender
Robert and Laura Petrus
Jane Phillips
Rick & Elsie Pilarski
Don & Brenta Poole
Robert and Lorie Primosch
Maureen Prunty
Richard Pucciarelli
Thomas & Susan Purdy (in memory of Sylvestor F. Leahy)
Earle & Ann Rabb
Jim & Becky Ramsey
Bill & Beth Ray
Ralph Redpath (in memory of Earl Wentz)
Rick & Virginia Rehn
John Reingardt
RentWNC
Lynda Richards
Pete & Jan Richards
Isabel Richardson
Michelle Rippon
Carol Roberson
Randall Robins
David Robinson & Jean Kaufman
Charley & Pam Rogers
Regan Roos (in honor of Scott Treadway)
Chip & Marcy Ross
David Rumbough (in memory of Linda)
Sue Rush
Mary Michele Rutherfurd
Drs. Robert & Barbara Sadowski (in honor of responders)
Daryl & Emily Sakol
Lydia Sargent
Bill Saylor
Monroe Scheiner
Tony & Adonna Schroer
June Scott
William Scrantom
Lori Slade Sessions ‘96 Apprentice
Wendy Showalter
Patty & Jim Siebert (in memory of Dave Hart)
Connie & James Simons
Frida Sinkler
Helen Sirett & Ken Hendrix
Ann Smith
Carol Smith
Dee Smith
Janet Smith
Punch & Nan Smith
Diana Spitzer
Ann Stewart
Jeanne & Brantley Sudderth
Kim & Mary Taylor
John Teller
Robert Temple
Jay & Nancy Thorndike
Kay Thorp
John & Joanne Thurow
Dennis Tinseth
Arden Travers
Mark & Jane Trexler
Diane Turner
Robert Utsey
Alicia T. Vogel
Mayor Barbara Volk
Nancy Waclawek
Sonja Waddell
Suzanne Waddell
Rick & Deborah Waggoner
Gil & Sheila Walden
Leslie Wallace
Kimberly Ward
Steve & Kim Warne
Joy Warren
Richard Wasch
Bob & Cecily Wells
Craig & Arlene Welch
Jim West
Adrian Wettach
Delbert & Linda Whitaker
Laura K. White
Jay & Patrice Wiggins
David & Cheryl Williams
Kathryn Williams
Robert Williams
Jeffrey & Debbie Wilson
Susan Wirths
Susan Wittman
Christine Woodruff (in memory of Mrs. Mary Reimann)
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE LEGACY GIVING
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 & David Burnstein
Wes & Gayle Colby
Karen Conley
Bob DiBella & Carol Savage
Albert & Jeannie Gooch
Caroline Gunther
Gene & Robin Hamme
Gordon & Sarah Herring
Sherri & Rick Holbert
Richard B. Hurley
Charlotte & Robert Otto
Tracy Robinson
Lynne & 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 oliviapalmer@flatrockplayhouse.org or by calling 828.693.0403 x 230.
