SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Originally Produced by the WPA Theatre, New York City, 1995 (Kyle Renick, Artistic Director) Original Orchestration by Brian Besterman and Jason Robert Brown
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DRAMATURG'S NOTES Songs for a New World was the 1995 off-Broadway debut for awardwinning lyricist and composer, Jason Robert Brown. Brown’s works include Parade (1998) and Bridges of Madison County (2014), both of which were awarded the Tony Award for Best Score. Songs for a New World was Brown’s first notable show, paving the way for classic stories we know and love today. Classified as a theatrical song cycle (a production composed only of loosely connected musical pieces without dialogue or ‘scenes’), Songs for a New World provides a fascinating insight into Brown’s development as an artist. Through Songs, we see Brown before his claim to fame, hearing his works before the influence of mainstream Broadway and his string of professional and critical accomplishments. Although there is no obvious common thread between songs, Jason Robert Brown connects these stories through what he calls, “the moment of decision”. In the original off-Broadway production, Brown and his collaborator, young director Daisy Prince (daughter of renowned Broadway producer and director Hal Prince), could only afford a small, 4-person cast. These four actors each portrayed multiple characters, every one of them coming to their own “moment of decision” and finding their voices in their worlds. To provide continuity for the show, Brown included several commentary songs to help the audience understand that each song was a new character to follow on their own journey. Every character you see has a battle they need to face, all coming down to the moments they create and the decisions they make. Whether they take flight, stand up to fight, or flee from their problems, we see the rewards and consequences of making a choice and how each choice changes us as human beings. In our production, the director chose to separate the commentary function from the character exploration. Instead of a cast of 4, we have a cast of 19. Four primary cast members act as “navigators,” singing all of the commentary songs and interacting with individual characters on their journeys. Our story follows these four Navigators and a host of Explorers, each at their own “moment of decision,” seeking a new world. Though some of our Explorers are dependent on their times, others are timeless and ever-present. We empathize with those who take the leap and face their fears and cringe with embarrassment at those who make the wrong decision. To make a choice is to be adventurous and to fail is to be human.
Paris Aguilar, Dramaturg
PRODUCTION TEAM Director Musical Director Assistant Director Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Technical Director Production Technical Director Run Crew Chief Scenic Designer Master Carpenter Props Master Costume Designer Assistant Costume Designer/ Wardrobe Head Lighting Designer Assistant Lighting Designer Master Electrician Sound Designer Sound Systems Engineer Dramaturg
Tracey Elaine Chessum Rick Gomez English Brackett Gabby Peralta Devin LaPointe Ali Hooks David Becker Ben Sellers Larry Cook Kailie Matzick Ariel Lesperance Aimee Johnson Julia Rodriguez Terri Becker Andres Valencia Dylan O'Donnell Kyle Cantrell Stuart Beaman Paris Aguilar
CAST NAVIGATORS Olivia Pelton Sarah Kay Rentavious Buffington Emmanuel Cologne EXPLORERS Eric Nabeth Olivia Eafano Katie Ivey Aeden Rowell Brennan Farrell Noelle McIntyre Allie Hill
Bryson Ross Savion Gates Sam Bradford Ryan Vander Linde Emily Starace Gracie Dial Alexis Trammell
FILM CREW Jeff Marker Tim Martin Adam Breazeale Austin Cowart Sydney Castellano Editor Stephanie-Anne Van Zyl
Director Technical Director Director of Photography Camera Operator
CAST BIOS ACT ONE “Opening Sequence: The New World” . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navigators “On the Deck of a Spanish Sailing Ship, 1492” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric Nabeth, Olivia Eafano, Navigators “Just One Step” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Katie Ivey “I'm Not Afraid of Anything” . . . . . . . . . . . . .Noelle McIntyre “The River Won't Flow” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aeden Rowell, Brennan Farrell, Navigators “Transition I” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Olivia Pelton “Stars and the Moon” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allie Hill “She Cries” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryson Ross “The Steam Train” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Savion Gates, Navigators
ACT TWO “The World Was Dancing” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sam Bradford, Olivia Pelton, Navigators “Surabaya-Santa” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ryan Vander Linde “Christmas Lullaby” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emily Starace “King of the World” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Savion Gates “I'd Give It All for You” . . . . . . . . .Gracie Dial, Brennan Farrell “Transition II” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rentavious Buffington “The Flagmaker. 1775” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alexis Trammell “Flying Home” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric Nabeth, Navigators “Final Transition: The New World” . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navigators “Hear My Song” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navigators
MUSICIANS Keyboards: Rick Gomez; Drums: John Certusi
CAST BIOS Olivia Pelton* (Navigator) is a senior scholarship recipient, and a BFA Musical Theatre and BFA Acting double major at Brenau University. Her GTA works include Pippin (Fastrada), Cabaret (Sally Bowles), The Wizard of Oz (Dance Captain), Crazy For You (Sheila), and The Ugly Duckling (Polli). Olivia is so excited to perform one final time before graduating in May, and couldn't be happier than to do so onstage with some of her closest friends. Thank you GTA, for everything. Sarah Kay* (Navigator) is thrilled to be performing in GTA's Songs for a New World. This is her first time being in a GTA show that has made it to the stage because of COVID. She is a Brenau sophomore, and a Brenau Scholar and scholarship recipient. She would like to thank her family, her sorority, her friends, and Jesus for endless support and love. Rentavious Buffington (Navigator) is a junior at the University of North Georgia, where he is a B.A. Performance major and is excited to be back on the stage performing. His GTA credits include The Wilson Project and Pippin. His favorite high school credits include The Wiz (Tin Man) and 42nd Street (Bert Barry). He would like to thank his friends and family for the love and support. You can find him on Instagram @r.buffington. Emmanuel Cologne (Navigator) is a BA Theatre major at the University of North Georgia. He is thrilled to be performing in his third production with Gainesville Theatre Alliance. You may have seen him as Carlos in Legally Blonde and in the ensemble of Pippin. He is very excited to be a part of such a unique production experience! Eric Nabeth (Explorer) is thrilled to be performing in GTA's Songs for a New World. You may have seen him in The Wizard of Oz as the house. Eric is a Junior at University of North Georgia and loves GTA with strong passion and is very glad to have onstage performances back for you to enjoy! IG: @eric.nabeth
CAST BIOS Olivia Eafano* (Explorer) is thankful you are watching GTA in this New World of theatre. Olivia, nicknamed Guppy, is a senior scholarship recipient in the BFA Acting program at Brenau University. She is represented by East Coast Talent Agency. You may have seen her as Gloucester in Henry V or Boy in Waiting for Godot at GTA, and/ or the short film Stiletto, shown at the Georgia Film Festival. She thanks you again for your support. Cuddle up and enjoy! Katie Ivey (Explorer) is a senior scholarship recipient studying a BFA in Acting from Brenau University. She is so honored to be in Songs for a New World. Some of her previous productions at Gainesville Theatre Alliance include The Bra and Panty Club, Legally Blonde: The Musical and WonderQuest's Sophie and the Pirates. Her regional credits include: Theatre Buford's Footloose. She hopes you enjoy the show after a long awaited comeback! Aeden Rowell* (Explorer) is so excited to be in GTA's Songs for a New World! Previous roles include Uncle Fester in The Addams Family, Kurt in The Sound of Music, and The Wizard in The Wizard of Oz. He is a BA Theatre freshman at Brenau , and this is his first in-person GTA show. Aeden is a recipient of the Brenau Theatre Scholarship. They are excited to perform and can't wait for you to sit back and enjoy the show! Brennan Farrell* (Explorer) is a sophomore at Brenau University and is excited to be performing in GTA's Songs for a New World. You may have seen him in Henry V this past fall. Brennan wants to thank his family and friends for the constant support, and he hopes you enjoy the show. Noelle McIntyre* (Explorer) is a sophomore BFA Acting scholarship recipient at Brenau and a Brenau Scholar. This is her first GTA onstage show, but you may have caught her in last semester's fall Zoom production of Henry V, or the New Play Festival in Monster Girls at Sunshine Donuts. She is extremely excited to join this new cast and crew on this adventurous project, and hopes you enjoy the show!
CAST BIOS Allie Hill (Explorer) is a Junior at University of North Georgia and is thrilled to make her musical debut in GTA's production of Songs for a New World. You may have seen her as the Duke of York in Henry V or the GTA Cabarets last semester! Thank you to her family, friends, and brilliant peers and professors for this opportunity. She hope you enjoy the show! All glory to the Lord! Bryson Ross* (Explorer) is a freshman BA theatre major at Brenau University! He is incredibly excited to be performing in Songs for a New World! This his first on-stage GTA production but you may have seen him in the GTA New Play Festival Zoom production of Blood last semester! He is super thrilled to be joining the cast and crew for this production! Savion Gates* (Explorer) is a Sophomore scholarship recipient at Brenau University pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. You may have seen him in GTA's productions of Legally Blonde, Pippin, and most recently Henry V. He is very excited to be performing in Songs for a New World and hopes that you fall in love with this show as much as he has. He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant love and support. Sam Bradford (Explorer) is a Junior BFA Acting major at UNG and is happy to be performing in his third show with GTA! Previously, you may have seen him in The Ugly Duckling or Monster Girls at Sunshine Donuts. He also had the privilege of participating as a swing in The Laramie Project. He would like to thank this amazingly talented cast and crew for coming together to once again present art after so long. Ryan Vander Linde* (Explorer) is a Senior BA Theatre Scholarship Recipient at Brenau University and is so excited for her final show at GTA, Songs for A New World. You might have seen her previously in GTA's Pippin, Legally Blonde and Cabaret. She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant support. She would also like to thank Dellan Short for being her #1 fan. You can follow her on Instagram @ryan_caroline42. Enjoy the show!
CAST BIOS Emily Starace* (Explorer) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major at Brenau University and is thrilled to be part of Songs for a New World! You may have seen her in The Kiss as Angie/Kate, the We Still Sing! cabaret, and the Stories of Color cabaret. She is glad that the faculty has made a way for students to perform during these tough times. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support! She hopes that you all enjoy discovering a "new world" tonight and that it can bring a sense of hope for the future. Gracie Dial* (Explorer) is a senior BFA Musical Theatre major at Brenau University and is elated to share the stunning score of JRB's Songs for a New World alongside the talented GTA cast and crew. You may have seen her on the Zoom stage as Henry V in Henry V, on the GTA stage as Brooke in Legally Blonde, or as Queen Isabella at Medieval Times Atlanta. She thanks her family, friends, and the GTA patrons for their continuous support during this "new world." Enjoy the show! Alexis Trammell* (Explorer) is a 21-year-old Junior BFA Musical Theatre Major at Brenau University who is so excited to be in GTA's Songs for a New World! Some of her favorite roles from past productions include Ursula in The Little Mermaid, Sylvia in All Shook Up, Asaka in Once on This Island, and Berniece in The Wilson Project. Alexis would like to thank her family for supporting her and she thanks everyone involved with making this possible. Enjoy the show!
PRODUCTION TEAM BIOS Tracey Elaine Chessum (Director) is GTA's Associate Artistic Director, BA Program director and Chair of Theatre at Brenau University. She is an active director and coach, new work development consultant, and a specialist in American musical theatre history. She was the Artistic Director of Pallas Theatre Collective in Washington, D.C., developing new musicals to ensure the continuance of America's musical theatre legacy until 2019 (Helen Hayes Award Nominee, John Aniello Award for Outstanding Emerging Theatre Company). In the past 10 years, she has been privileged to work with faculty and students in the theatre programs at the University of Maryland, Ball State University, Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts, and now at Gainesville Theatre Alliance. Chessum holds a Ph.D. in Theatre and Performance Studies from the University of Maryland, and her scholarship focuses on propaganda and nationalism in American musical theatre (with an emphasis on six “Salesmen of Americanism”: John Philip Sousa, George M. Cohan, Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., Oscar Hammerstein II, Stephen Sondheim, and Lin-Manuel Miranda). Rick Gomez (Musical Director) auditioned in 11th grade for his first musical. That year, North Shore High School in Glen Head, NY, chose Carnival as their summer production and cast Rick as Marco the Magnificent. Lo and behold, a career was born. 35 years later, he is the Director of Musical Theatre for GTA, and Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at Brenau. Along the way, Rick has performed as a crossover artist with the Connecticut Repertory Theatre, Theatre Factory of St. Louis, and Deep Ellum Opera in Dallas, TX. He’s also held Assistant Professorships at The University of Tulsa, North Carolina School of the Arts and Shorter College. He’s out of breath, and determined to call GTA his last stop. English Brackett* (Assistant Director) is a senior BA Theatre major at Brenau University and is thankful and ecstatic to have the opportunity to be a part of GTA's rendition of Songs for a New World. You wouldn't recognize English from being on stage but rather her work in building and painting sets for previous shows. She also directed her very first show, The Cryptic Case of Howard Hart, during The New Play Festival's GTA Shorts. English wants to thank our patrons for their continuing support and love. Enjoy!
PRODUCTION TEAM BIOS Gabby Peralta (Stage Manager) is a senior BFA Design & Technology major at University of North Georgia and is so excited to stage manage her last show at GTA! Previously, she worked as an ASM on The Wizard of Oz and stage managed Noises Off. She is so thankful that during these crazy times, she still has an opportunity to do theatre. While the show may look different, it was still fulfilling to work on this project with so many talented people. She would like to thank the faculty for always helping her grow as an artist. Enjoy the show! Devin LaPointe (Assistant Stage Manager) is a junior BFA Design & Technology major and is excited to serve as an Assistant Stage Manager on GTA's Songs for a New World. Previously she has stage managed The Wilson Project, has been set designer for Henry V, and has been ASM for Men on Boats and Cabaret. She is excited to be on this wonderful team and to be involved in another exciting musical. Ali Hooks (Technical Director) is thrilled to be the Technical Director for this production! After graduating from GTA in 2015 with her BFA in Technical Direction, she spent two years as the Stage Supervisor at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Ali has been the Technical Director for Synchronicity Theatre Company, Gainesville Ballet, and Ballethnic Dance Company. When she is not working at GTA she is found rigging or building shows for the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. Ali is grateful for the opportunity to continue to make great theatre with her mentors and friends at GTA and she hopes you enjoy the show! David Becker (Production Technical Director) joined GTA for the 2009-2010 season as Technical Director and couldn’t be happier. After watching the program grow over the years, he is thrilled to be a part of such a dedicated collection of talented people. David graduated from UGA and went on to work on a wide variety of theatrical endeavors. He spent several seasons as Assistant Technical Director for Florida Stage in West Palm Beach before moving onto managing builds for corporate events with clients such as Ford Motor Company, MTV and Sun Microsystems. David enjoys spending as much time as possible with his daughters, Bailey and Sarah, and his wife, Terri.
PRODUCTION TEAM BIOS Ben Sellers (Run Crew Chief) is a Junior at the University of North Georgia. He is a scholarship recipient who is currently working towards a BFA in Design and Technology with a focus in Technical Direction. Past shows Ben has worked on include Legally Blonde (Run Crew Chief), The Kiss (Projections OP), Noises Off (Light Board OP), and The Wizard of Oz (Scenic Automation). He is very excited to get back into the theatre again and hopes you enjoy the show! Larry Cook (Scenic Designer) is a Professor of Theatre at GTA. He finds it difficult to believe he has the opportunity to work with such a talented, dedicated, and just plain nice group of people each day—it is truly a gift. Larry started his theatre artist’s journey as an actor but after performing in over 30 different productions chose to work backstage. He earned an MFA in Theatre, Design & Technology, at The University of Georgia in 1992 (where he also taught from 1993-1999). Larry would like to thank his wonderful bride and his three beautiful and intelligent daughters for their unending love and faith. Kailie Matzick (Master Carpenter) is a junior BFA Design & Technology major at University of North Georgia and is honored to be the master carpenter for Songs for a New World. Previous works that she was a part of include stage management for GTA's New Play Festival and the ASM for The Bra and Panty Club, and the rail captain for Legally Blonde. Ariel Lesperance (Props Master) is a Junior BFA Design & Technology major at University of North Georgia and has worked as an ASM for other GTA shows such as Pippin and The Ugly Duckling. She is excited to take on the role of Props Master for the first time for our production of Songs for a New World! She hopes you enjoy the show! Aimee Johnson (Costume Designer) is in her fifth year at GTA. Aimee comes to GTA after years working for Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas. Aimee holds an MFA in costume design from Penn State University and a BFA in Theatrical Design and Technology from The University of Central Florida. Past professional credits include The Santa Fe Opera, Long Wharf Theatre and Busch Gardens Tampa.
PRODUCTION TEAM BIOS Julia Rodriguez* (Assistant Costume Designer/Wardrobe Crew Head) is a Costume Design & Tech in Film and Theatre major at Brenau University and a proud member of the GTA Color Alliance. She has an associates in English and will earn her bachelor’s degree in spring '22. This will be her first time as either assistant designer or crew head, and she is incredibly excited to be challenged by this new season of theatre. Julia was a first-hand and stitcher for Legally Blonde, Pippin, and The Ugly Duckling. After graduation, she would like to continue her education in grad school. Julia would like to thank Pamela Workman and Aimee Johnson for their guidance and support, and her family and friends for their continued love and encouragement. Terri Becker (Lighting Designer) is Senior Instructor, Lighting Coordinator, and Resident Lighting Designer for GTA. She obtained a BFA from the University of Georgia in Drawing and Painting, and later received her MFA from Florida Atlantic University in Lighting Design. When not enjoying life as a mom to her two children, Bailey and Griffin, and wife to GTA’s Technical Director David Becker, she also designs locally for the Brenau Dance Department and Gainesville Ballet Company. To view other design work, please visit terribeckerlightingdesigns.com. Andres Valencia (Assistant Lighting Designer) is thrilled to be working on GTA's production of Songs for a New World as the assistant lighting designer. He is a senior BFA Design & Technology major at UNG and has loved every minute of being a part of Gainesville Theatre Alliance. You may have seen him as the lighting designer for Henry V. He is very excited to be back in the theatre and working on putting up this beautiful and stunning musical. Dylan O'Donnell (Master Electrician) is a sophomore BFA Design & Technology major at University of North Georgia and is excited to be working on GTA's Songs for a New World. You may have seen him in Pippin as the Light Board Operator. He is very glad to be able to work
PRODUCTION TEAM BIOS on the show and hopes that you enjoy it! Kyle Cantrell (Sound Designer) Kyle is thrilled to return to GTA where he was last spotted in the wild as sound designer, composer, and performing musician for The Ugly Duckling, The Bra and Panty Club, Men on Boats, Fuente Ovejuna, and The Frog Prince. He has served as a roster artist with Young Audiences Woodruff Arts Center, sharing his love for the art of Flamenco in schools across Georgia, and has performed at venues and festivals throughout the southeast such as the High Museum of Art, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, and Habitat For Humanity. He teaches privately to aspiring guitarists of all ages. Stuart Beaman (Sound Systems Engineer) has designed for over 40 mainstage productions in his 20+ years at Gainesville Theatre Alliance. He has had the opportunity to work and design for Flat Rock Playhouse, the State Theatre of North Carolina, Shakespeare Theatre (DC), Koger Center (SC), Channel 18 (Gainesville, GA), and other community theatres. Stuart served two terms as Vice-Chair for Relations for the United States Institute for Theatre Technology-Southeast section. He has had articles published in Southern Theatre Magazine. He earned an MFA in Scenic Design from the University of South Carolina. Stuart enjoys boating, camping and climbing and sends his love to Leslie and his awesome family: Kylie, Kenna, Emily, Morgan, Laura, Eddie, Harris and “Little Man” Liam! Paris Aguilar* (Dramaturg) is so excited and proud to make her dramaturgical and Gainesville Theatre Alliance debut in Songs for a New World. A BA Theatre freshman at Brenau University, she is originally from Brownsville, Texas and is happy to call the GTA family her home-away-from-home. Paris would like to thank her family and her sisters of Delta Delta Delta for always supporting her, along with Dr. BrentChessum for giving her this incredible opportunity.
*scholarship recipient
GTA PRODUCTION TEAM Artistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jayme McGhan Show Director & Associate Artistic Director . . . . . . . . . . .Tracey Elaine Chessum Managing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joslyn Hilliard Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Gomez Assistant Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English Brackett Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabby Peralta Assistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devin Lapointe Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ali Hooks Production Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Becker Run Crew Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ben Sellers Run Crew . . . . . . . .Nicko Gonzalez, Emily Olson, Isabel Owens, Peyton Wehunt Scenic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Larry Cook Master Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kailie Matzick Carpentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Katy Brownsworth, Carlos Capistran, Elias Gomez Del Rio, Nicko Gonzalez, Burr Kirchhoff, Devin Lapointe, Parker Ledworowski, Mark Leimbach, Emily Olson, Gabby Peralta, Ben Sellers, Gray Smith, Joseph Taylor, Josh Turner Paint Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .English Brackett Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heather Barentine, Darcy Barnfield-Jones, Madison Coker, Olivia Eafano, Ashley Henderson, Isabel Owens, Hailey Thorton, Kristy Tran, Madison Watts Prop Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ariel Lesperance Props . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Genevieve Bensen, Sara Cook, Rachel Ray, Phoebe Sweatman, Peyton Wehunt Costume Designer & Costume Shop Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aimee Johnson Asst Costume Design/Wardrobe Crew Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Julia Rodriguez
GTA PRODUCTION TEAM Wardrobe Run Crew . . . .Maleah Boyd, Jessica D'Orleans, Lucius Gardner, Becca Graves, Bethany Hanna, Ernesto Molina, Pink Zelazoski Costumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emily Ashmead, Sarah Campbell, Emmanuel Colon, Jessica D'Orleans, Michael Dotson, Jessa Driscoll, Lucius Gardner, Becca Graves, Bri Gutierrez, Bethany Hanna, Mike Lake, Ariana Long, Hannah Love, Erin Magner, Olivia Parker, Olivia Pelton, Aeden Rowell, Zafyre Sexton, Karen Vara, Clara Woodfield, Pink Zelazoski Lighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terri Becker Assistant Lighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andres Valencia Master Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dylan O'Donnell Lightboard Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alexya Jackson Followspot Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paris Aguilar, Marcello Valencia Electricians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paris Aguilar, Ethan Baez, Dillon Brothers, Rentavious Buffington, Alexya Jackson, RJ Lindsey, Dylan O’Donnell, Maggie Richardson, Gabe Spindola, Andres Valencia, Marcello Valencia Sound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kyle Cantrell Head Mix/Systems Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stuart Beaman FOH Sound Board Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elijah Wilson RF/QLab Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ofek Adar Logic Pro/Monitor Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austin Garrett Mic Runner Crew Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Katie Leveille Mic Runners . . . .Anna Nowosielski, Nicko Gonzalez, Isabel Owens, Peyton Wehunt Box Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leslie Beaman House Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jacob McClure, Katelyn Zeller Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keri McClain Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Corbin Adriano, Maddie Compton, Katie Ivey, Ryan Vander Linde, Jeilianne Vazquez
Thank you to our donors! Gainesville Theatre Alliance is grateful to the individuals, businesses and organizations who have supported us through this unprecendented time, and to our incredible patrons who donated their ticket monies back to our program.
PRODUCERS ($2500+) The Benson Family Ed Cabell & Roy Forrester John & Margaret Cromartie Memorial Fund Hugh M. Mills, Jr. Memorial Fund Mrs. Lessie Smithgall Theatre Wings Endowment Fund DIRECTORS ($1000-$2499) Alan & Nancy Atwood John & Mary Helen Mashburn McGruder Fund Joe Hampton Morgan Fund Mary Bob Fox Cleghorn & Anne Penn SPONSORS ($500-$999) John & Virginia Beaman Charitable Fund of Triangle Community Foundation Drs. John & Patricia Burd John & Connie Certusi Leo & Debbie Cortjens Bill & Cheryl Early In Memory of Carolyn Garrett, given by Kathryn Garrett David & Elaine Irvin & Burger King
Brenda Morgan Rick & Nancy Story VDC Neighbors Village at Deaton Creek Patrons Milene & Paul Watkins PATRONS ($250-$499) Kathy Anderson Jean DuPree Ellen & Jim Ewing Diana Grochowski Heyward Gnann Carol Irvin Gary & Nancy Lawrence Stanley Longman Laird & Amy Miller In Honor of Chandra & Boone Hopkins, given by Elizabeth T. Mitchell Celeste & Darrell Morris In Memory of Lorrie Neale, given by Jim Neale Cindy & Strother Randolph Thomas & Margaret Rasmussen Pat & Sam Rauch Georgia & Henry Rowe
FRIENDS ($100-$249) Jan Albitz Ed & Becky Albrecht Kathy Anderson Danny & Lynda Askew Vanessa Bamber Sandy & Lenny Barmark In Memory of Carolyn Garrett, given by Jeanne Bear & Danielle Nolan Bob & Ann Boles In Memory of Carolyn Garrett, given by Preston & Kim Bowen Milian & Connie Braselton Sara Brayman Chuck & Debbie Bridwell John & Toni Bringuel Cheri Broeker Sydney & Jana Brown Robert & Ruth Bruner Brantley & Sandra Burns Robert & Sally Byrne Dale Carter Patricia Calmes Craig & Judy Carpenter John & Terry Carroll Dwain & Beth Cassady Richard & Kirsten Coleman Carol & Hector Colon Gary & Sally Conn Emilie & Larry Cook Joseph & Lora Cooley Col. John & Janet Cornelson
Ernest & Becky Dadisman Kommerina Daling John & Sally Darden Sandra Davenport Suzanne Doonan Robert & Julie Ferguson Deborah Ann Fox William B. Frazer Kathy & Lamar Gailey Jay & Linden Gaspar Caroline Grandy & Tom Jones Vicki & David Griffin Kevin J. & Doris Ellen Guidry Elaine & Gordon Guyett JoAlice Halsell Jim Hammond Dr. Sheri C. Hardee Don & Joyce Healy Dr. Karen Henman Joslyn & David Hilliard Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hogan In Memory of Carolyn Garrett, given by Donald Hunt Rebecca Jackson Richard & Linda Jackson Asden & Ted Johnson Sasha Jones Henry & Cecily Kannapell Lois Gans Kemp Ed & Lin Kern Kent & Colleen Krogh Mary Anne & Tom Mall Ginger Mallis Faye & Dave Markey
Gene & Janette Mercer Derek & Carol Moore Judy Miller & Wayne Stradley In Memory of Mary Lemm, given by Brenda Morgan Tina Nawrocki Vicki Nichols Charlie & Gretchan Pearce Amy Pike Barbara & Hank Roper John & Shirley Ross Francis & George Seelke Joseph & Deborah Seymour Dick & Janie Smith Mary Alice Smith & Dick Prior Jackie Smithwick Phyllis Solgere Stacey Sprowl In Honor of Elizabeth Mitchell, given by Timothy Strope Dr. John & Linda Sundstrom Alfred & Mary Alice Swope Robert & Thérèse Sylvester Robin Terrell Steven & Thalia Thompson Dennis & Mariette Tipton Lloyd & Bonnie Unnold Ruth Viola Drs. Fran & John Watkins The Wittenschlaeger Family Kathy & David Whitmire Donna Wood Gladys & Joe Wyant
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