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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.

It is a joy to sponsor the 2023 season of world-class productions created right here at Flat Rock Playhouse.

We hope you enjoy the show. Thank you for supporting Flat Rock Playhouse.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO:

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 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

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PRODUCTION MANAGER ADAM GOODRUM

ASST. STAGE MANAGER AMELIA DRISCOLL*

SOUND DESIGNER KURT DAVIS

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR BRANDON MCIVER

MACBETH

by William Shakespeare

DIRECTOR

LISA K. BRYANT

ASSOC. PRODUCTION MANAGER JOSHUA STEWART

SCENIC DESIGNER DENNIS C. MAULDEN

COSTUME DESIGNER ASHLI CRUMP

PROPS MANAGER KENZIE CONNER

ASST. DIRECTOR J. TAYLOR WRIGHT

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER BILL MUÑOZ*

LIGHTING DESIGNER BEN HAMANN

HAIR + MAKEUP DESIGNER ANSLEY JUAN

FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER BILL MUÑOZ*

ADDITIONAL MUSIC NAT ZEGREE

THE CAST (in alphabetical order)

CHRIS ALLISON*..................................................................ROSS

CHLOE FOX*......................................LADY MACDUFF, ENSEMBLE

JILLIAN GEURTS*.................................................LADY MACBETH

PATRICK HARVEY*.......................................BANQUO, ENSEMBLE

KYRA HEWITT..............................................................ENSEMBLE

DAVID LIND*................................................................MACBETH

EDDIE MALDONADO*................................MACDUFF, ENSEMBLE

JON STOCKDALE.........................................................ENSEMBLE

SCOTT TREADWAY*......................................DUNCAN, ENSEMBLE

PAUL VONASEK*..........................................WITCHES, ENSEMBLE

NAT ZEGREE*.............................................MALCOLM, ENSEMBLE

THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON SPONSORS

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INTRODUCING THE CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

CHRIS ALLISON* ROSS

PATRICK HARVEY* BANQUO, ENSEMBLE

EDDIE MALDONADO* MACDUFF, ENSEMBLE

CHLOE FOX* LADY MACDUFF, ENSEMBLE

KYRA HEWITT ENSEMBLE

JON STOCKDALE ENSEMBLE

PAUL VONASEK* WITCHES, ENSEMBLE

JILLIAN GEURTS* LADY MACBETH

DAVID LIND* MACBETH

SCOTT TREADWAY* DUNCAN, ENSEMBLE

NAT ZEGREE* MALCOLM, ENSEMBLE

CHRIS ALLISON* (ROSS) is pleased to return to FRP. His favorite appearances here include The Mousetrap, Witness for the Prosecution, and A Few Good Men. Regionally, he has appeared with North Carolina Stage Company, SART, and Immediate Theatre Project. He has also appeared as a guest artist at Blue Ridge Community College, Gardner-Webb University, and Mars Hill University.

CHLOE FOX* (LADY MACDUFF, ENSEMBLE) is thrilled to return to Flat Rock Playhouse after spending an incredible summer playing Sheila in A Chorus Line and Stepmother in Cinderella. Chloe made their professional debut at Flat Rock Playhouse ten years ago in Cats, and they are eager to approach their first Shakespeare piece since The Tempest at the historic Delacorte Theater in Central Park (Ensemble, u/s Miranda). New York: Emojiland (NYMF), Whiskey... Williamsburg (HERE Arts), Florida Man (Theatre Row). Tour: R+H’s Cinderella (Second National). Regional: The Addams Family (The Palace Theatre), Grease (Theatre By The Sea), Saturday Night Fever (The REV), My Fair Lady, Gypsy, and Hello, Dolly! (Riverside Theatre). Chloe is grateful not to have to jump over raccoons for this one. @chloefoxitup

JILLIAN GEURTS* (LADY MACBETH) is a queer Australian-American actor and producer who began her career with acclaimed physical theatre company Zen Zen Zo. She is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Griffith University, and is Co-Artistic Director of The Australian Theatre Festival NYC. Regional credits include Isabella in Measure for Measure, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, and Lady Anne in Hood: The Musical, all for Scranton Shakespeare Festival. NYC credits include Miranda in The Collector (59E59), Ophelia in Kill Hamlet (Signature Theatre), Elizabeth in Holy Day (New Ohio Theatre) and Amanda/Jane in Golden Shield (EST and MTC Workshops). Her producing credits include Camel, The First Man (Under St Marks), Holy Day (New Ohio Theatre), Tipping the Velvet (Theaterlab), and three seasons of the Australian Theatre Festival NYC. Jillian has worked extensively in film and can be seen in the Hell House LLC franchise (dir. Stephen Cognetti), Catching Up (dir. Bill Crossland) and Detroit: Evolution (dir. Michelle Iannantuono). Upcoming credits include The Bell (dir. Douglas Gordon), Wild Fire (dir. Jennifer Cooney), And Just Like That (opposite Sarah Jessica Parker). She is SAG-Eligible and a member of Actors Equity, and is thrilled to be making her Flat Rock debut.

PATRICK HARVEY* (BANQUO, CAITHNESS, SEYTON) is grateful to be making his Flat Rock Playhouse debut. National Tour: Ken Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Off-Broadway: The Dingdong (Pearl Theatre Co.), Artaud Artaud (Signature Theater). New York: Fred (Dixon Place), The Tempest, Julius Caesar, Much Ado About Nothing (Smith Street Stage). Regional: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (BWW Award winner - Best Actor) and Snow White (Playhouse on Park). TV: The Food That Built America (History Channel). Commercials for Miro, Neighborly, and Wawa, and audiobooks about Lovecraftian monsters. BFA NYU/TSOA, Stella Adler Studio, & RADA. Proud member of Actors Equity. Love to Amara and my family. Find me on Instagram @dfwpadraig, and thank you for supporting live theatre!

KYRA HEWITT (FLEANCE, YOUNG SIWARD, ENSEMBLE) is thrilled to be back on the Flat Rock Playhouse stage! Kyra grew up on the Rock and loves being a Vagabond! Her journey with FRP began twelve years ago and this is her nineteenth production. Favorites include Chasing Rainbows (Baby Frances), The Music Man (Amaryllis), Joseph…Dreamcoat (Technikid), A Christmas Carol (Beggar Child), Disney’s Aladdin (Abu), and The Lion, the Witch…Wardrobe (White Witch). Kyra is grateful for the opportunity to join this production of Macbeth and its phenomenal cast and crew. Special thanks and love to Lisa K. Bryant, my mom, and my usher family for their love and support, and for always believing in me.

DAVID LIND* (MACBETH) is returning to Flat Rock where he was previously seen in The Importance of Being Earnest, Amadeus, The Hound of the Baskervilles and 9 to 5. Some of his other past credits include: You Got Older (Steppenwolf), New Country (Rattlestick NYC), History Boys, The Thanksgiving Play, The Glass Menagerie, Southern Gothic, The Grapes of Wrath, The Miss Firecracker Contest, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolfe? among others. TV/Film: Five Nights at Freddy’s (Blumhouse), Fargo, Shameless (FX), Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. (NBC), NCIS: New Orleans (CBS), No Apologies (FOX), and others. He is a graduate of Millsaps College, and trained at Circle in the Square Theatre School and the School at Steppenwolf.

Broadway Theatre), Carlos in Legally Blonde (Prather Ent.), Simba for Disney Cruise Line, Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton; A Tribute Concert by LiveNation, Ritchie Valens in The Buddy Holly Story US National Tour. “Love and thanks to Lisa & FRP, Daniel Hoff Agency, to C.D., and Mi Familia.” @Eddie_Maldonado

JON STOCKDALE (ENSEMBLE) is thrilled to be making his debut at Flat Rock. He is based in Asheville and has performed locally with NC Stage, Nemesis Theatre Company, the Magnetic Theatre, Different Strokes!, and the Montford Park Players. Favorite recent credits include Antigone (Hamon, Guard), Cymbeline (Cloten, Clown), The Frankenstein Rubrics (Victor Frankenstein), Midsummer for Haters (Oberon, Demetrius), Hamlet (Hamlet), Constellations (Roland), and The Submission (Danny). He is proud to be a core ensemble member with Nemesis Theatre Company.

SCOTT TREADWAY* (DUNCAN, ENSEMBLE) 2023 marks season forty for this Vagabond who started at the Playhouse in 1984 as an apprentice. Favorite shows at FRP include, The Drowsy Chaperone, Rounding Third, Dial M For Murder, The 39 Steps, God of Carnage, The Tuna Shows, among bunches of others. Thank you for supporting the Playhouse!

PAUL VONASEK* (WITCHES, ENSEMBLE) is thrilled to be making his Flat Rock debut. A Minnesota boy by way of California, Paul spent most of the last decade creating fully improvised plays in Los Angeles with Impro Theatre (Tennessee Williams Unscripted, Shakespeare Unscripted) and with The Bearded Company (Swords and Sorcery). Having been fortunate enough to join The Nemesis ensemble in Asheville, Paul played in Midsummer for Haters (Lysander & Bottom) and Cymbeline (Pisanio & others). If you’re curious about improvised full length plays, check out Adesto Theatre in Asheville. Paul wishes to thank his brilliant and kind wife, Laurie, who told him not to write jokes in his bio.

NAT ZEGREE* (MALCOLM, ENSEMBLE, MUSIC COMPSER) 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 “The 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.

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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!

THE PRODUCTION CREW

Adam Goodrum - Production Manager

Joshua Stewart - Assoc. Production Manager

Billy Munoz - Production Stage Manager

Amelia Driscoll - Assist. Stage Manager

Dennis C. Maulden - Scenic Designer

Morgan Shea - Assist.Scenic Designer

Coleman Campbell - Assist. to the Designer

Brandon McIver - Technical Director

Mike Sarisky - Assist. Technical Director

Deborah Samuelson - Head Carpenter

Coleman Campbell - Carpenter

Steph Charaska - Assist. Scenic Charge

Shaly Farmer - Scenic Charge

Ben Hamann - Head of Lighting & Projections

Joey Stitt - Head Electrician

Maggie Braa - Staff Electrician

Ashli Crump - Costume Shop Manager

Tim Barham - Assist. Costume Shop Manager

Ansley Juan - Hair & Makeup Designer

Amy Pavelka - Head of Wardrobe

Betty Miller - Stitcher

Jasmine Armstrong - Stitcher / Wardrobe Assist.

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 - Assist. 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.

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.

BILL MUÑOZ* (PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER / FIGHT COORDINATOR) This year marks Bill’s 32 nd season at Flat Rock Playhouse. 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.

J. TAYLOR WRIGHT (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR) 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.

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).

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 (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.

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.

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

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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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

WE ARE GRATEFUL!

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

WE ARE GRATEFUL!