Garden Theatre's HELLO, DOLLY! Playbill

Book by

Michael Stewart Music and Lyrics by

Jerry Herman Based on the play “The Matchmaker” by

Thornton Wilder

Aug 27 - Sept 27, 2020 PRESENTED BY

Supported in part by

BOB & DIANNA DUFFY GARDENTHEATRE.ORG • 407.877.4736 • 160 WEST PLANT STREET • WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA 34787 ©2020 GARDEN THEATRE, INC.

Joseph C. Walsh, Artistic Director

Book by

Michael Stewart Music and Lyrics by

Jerry Herman Original Production Directed and Choreographed by

Gower Champion PRESENTED BY

Based on the play “The Matchmaker” by

Thornton Wilder

Produced for the Broadway Stage by

David Merrick and Champion Five, Inc

BOB & DIANNA DUFFY

HELLO, DOLLY! is presented by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK | www.tamswitmark.com

SPECIAL THANKS The Garden Theatre would like to thank these extraordinary partners, without whom this production of Hello, Dolly! would not be possible: FX Design Group; 1st Choice Door & Millwork; Toole’s Ace Hardware; Theatre UCF; Edd Gordon; A.J. Garcia and East Coast Theatricals; Signing Shadows; and the City of Winter Garden.

Congratulations and special thanks for our Hello, Dolly!

Hat Contest Winner, Kimberly Patel, who designed and created the hat for Irene Molloy’s “Ribbons Down My Back!”

There will be one 15-minute intermission. No concessions will be offered at this performance.

Please note that this production utilizes fog hazers.

As a courtesy to our performers and audience members, please mute and put away all cell phones and other personal electronic devices during the show. Smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited within the building.

To best protect the health and safety of everyone at the Garden, masks are required to be worn at all times inside the building. When in public areas such as the lobby and restrooms, please distance yourself from other guests.

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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Scenes / Musical Numbers ACT I Scene 1: Along Fourth Avenue, New York City Scene 2: Grand Central Station “I Put My Hand In”......................................................................................... Dolly and Company Scene 3: A Street in Yonkers Scene 4: Vandergelder’s Hay and Feed Store, Yonkers “It Takes a Woman”........................................................ Vandergelder, and the Instant Glee Club “Put on Your Sunday Clothes”......................... Cornelius, Barnaby, Dolly, Ambrose, Ermengarde Scene 5: The Yonkers Depot “Put on Your Sunday Clothes”....................................................................The People of Yonkers Scene 6: Outside Mrs. Molloy’s Hat Shop - Water Street, New York City Scene 7: Inside the Hat Shop “Ribbons Down My Back”...........................................................................................Mrs. Molloy “Motherhood”.........................Dolly, Vandergelder, Mrs. Molloy, Minnie Fay, Cornelius, Barnaby “Dancing”....................................... Dolly, Cornelius, Barnaby, Minnie Fay, Mrs. Molloy, Dancers Scene 8: A Quiet Street Scene 9: 14th Street “Before the Parade Passes By”........................................................................ Dolly and Company

ACT II Scene 1: From 42nd Street to 14th Street “Elegance”...............................................................Mrs. Molloy, Cornelius, Minnie Fay, Barnaby Scene 2: Outside the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant, on the Battery Scene 3: Inside the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant “The Waiters’ Gallop”................................................................................... Rudolph and Waiters “Hello, Dolly!”..............................................................................Dolly, Rudolph, Waiters, Cooks “The Contest”...................................Ambrose, Ermengarde, Mrs. Molloy, Cornelius, Minnie Fay,

Barnaby, and the Contestants Scene 4: A Courtroom on Center Street “It Only Takes a Moment”................................ Cornelius, Mrs. Molloy, Prisoners and Policemen “So Long Dearie”................................................................................................................... Dolly Scene 5: Vandergelder’s Hay and Feed Store, Yonkers “Hello, Dolly!”.......................................................................................... Dolly and Vandergelder Scene 6: The Hudson River Valley Finale...............................................................................................................................Company

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THE CAST Dolly Gallagher Levi.............................................................................Shonda L. Thurman Ambrose Kemper.................................................................................................Reid Canal Horace Vandergelder.....................................................................................Brian Minyard Ermengarde.........................................................................................................Sarah Isola Cornelius Hackl.........................................................................................Russell Stephens Barnaby Tucker..................................................................................... Anthony Morehead Minnie Fay...........................................................................................Ambria M. Benjamin Irene Molloy..........................................................................................Lillie Eliza Thomas Mrs. Rose / Ernestina....................................................................................... Janine Papin Rudolph..................................................................................................... Terry E. Thomas Judge...............................................................................................................Kadesh Lewis Court Clerk.......................................................................................................Eli Hamilton

ENSEMBLE Christine Brandt, Sarah Rose Hackshaw, Dakota Hemberger, Noah A. Lyon, Laura Mansoori, Brooke Schellpfeffer, Malik Van Hoozer-Elliott, Elijah Vazquez, Ethan Walker, Jared Warren

UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for the listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the appearance.

For Dolly Gallagher Levi - Janine Papin; for Horace Vandergelder - Terry E. Thomas; for Ermengarde - Sarah Rose Hackshaw; for Barnaby Tucker - Reid Canal; for Minnie Fay - Sarah Isola; for Irene Molloy, Ernestina and Mrs. Rose - Christine Brandt.

THE PRODUCTION TEAM Director.......................................................................................................Joseph C. Walsh Apprentice Director.....................................................................................Chase Hoerrner Music Director...............................................................................................Michael Ursua Choreographer.......................................................................................... Lindsey D. Smith Scenic Designer.....................................................................................................Bert Scott Lighting Designer................................................................................................Erin Miner Costume Designer................................................................................................ Dan Jones Sound Designer....................................................................................... Anthony Narciso* Wig Designer................................................................................................. Erma Sandora Properties Master............................................................................................. Zeke Waters Stage Manager.....................................................................................................Louis Rego Assistant Stage Manager........................................................................... Stephanie Elliott Assistant Stage Manager 2 / Deck ASM.........................................................Michelle Shea Audio Engineer (A1)................................................................................ Cheyenne Dalton Master Electrician / Operator....................................................................... David Clenney Carpenters............................................................................ Justin Harmon, John Sublette Scenic Artist.............................................................................................................. Ruth E. Spot Operators........................................................Sรถren LaFaver, Mackenzie Woodward Costume Run Crew.................................................... Rosibel Hernandez, Gabs Gutierrez *Member, United Scenic Artists

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Who’s Who in The Cast AMBRIA M. BENJAMIN (Minnie Fay) is a senior in the Montverde Academy Theatre Conservatory. Whether assisting in the tech crew, collaborating in the ensemble, or taking center stage, Ambria treasures the opportunity to engage in theatre anyway she can. Of the many roles she’s played, her favorites are: the title character in The Drowsy Chaperone, Jovie in Elf: The Musical, Serena in Legally Blonde: The Musical, Madame in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Hailey in God Bless America (performed at the Dr. Phillips Center).

CHRISTINE BRANDT (Ensemble / U/S Irene, Mrs. Rose, Ernestina) is thrilled to make her Garden debut! Recent Orlando credits: Miss Shields in A Christmas Story, the Musical (Theater West End), Rachel Lynde in Anne of Green Gables (Orlando REP), Layla Diamond in How To Marry A Divorced Man (Winter Park Playhouse), and Betty Lou Who in Universal Resort’s Grinchmas Spectacular. Christine is also a voiceover actor and jingle vocalist.

She studied Theatre at UCF. Christine-Brandt.com REID CANAL (Ambrose Kemper / U/S Barnaby Tucker) is thrilled to return to the Garden after last appearing in the 2010 production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Reid holds a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from Loyola University New Orleans where he spent his undergraduate years singing with New Orleans Opera in Tosca, Le nozze di Figaro, Dead Man Walking, and Sweeney Todd. After graduating, he relocated back to his hometown of Winter Garden. Some of Reid’s favorite credits include Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular (Universal Orlando Resort), Tuck Everlasting (Orlando Repertory Theatre), and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Summer Lyric Theatre).

SARAH ROSE HACKSHAW (Ensemble / U/S Ermengarde) is so grateful to be returning to the beloved Garden Theatre! Upon graduating in 2015, her professional career has taken her all over the U.S. She has performed for Disney, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, University of Hawai’i, and was awarded the great opportunity to perform for Former First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House! Favorite Credits: Singin’ in the Rain (Garden Theatre); Mamma Mia!, Beauty & the Beast, Disenchanted! (BDT Stage); Jungle Book: Alive With Magic (Walt Disney Company). Sarah is a proud former Denver Broncos Cheerleader and Ohio State Alumna — “Go Broncos & Go Bucks!”

ELI HAMILTON (Court Clerk) Originally from Winter Springs, Florida, now based in New York City, Eli is attending the B.F.A. musical theatre program at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. Selected theatre credits include Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors; Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde; Adolfo Pirelli in Sweeney Todd; Monsignor O’Hara in Sister Act; Zeke Baylor in High School Musical; and Jake in Freckleface Strawberry. Eli is proud to make his Garden Theatre debut in this stunning production and is excited and grateful to be a part of such an amazing cast and crew!

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Who’s Who in The Cast DAKOTA HEMBERGER (Ensemble) is thrilled to be performing with the Garden Theatre. You can see him perform at Disney World or Universal Studios. Theatre credits include Chicago, Sister Act, and The Music Man at The Naples Players. He has also choreographed shows such as Legally Blonde at Gulf Coast High School and Peter Pan at The Children for the Arts. Dakota would like to dedicate his performance to his beloved best friend Ryan and high school drama teacher Ms. LaVite.

SARAH ISOLA (Ermengarde / U/S Minnie Fay) is so excited to be returning to the Garden stage! Previous Garden credits include Young Bonnie (Bonnie & Clyde), as well as a soloist in Encore with Chita Rivera. She has been seen on various Florida stages such as the Orlando Repertory Theatre, Winter Park Playhouse, and Theater West End. She thanks her amazing cast and crew, as well as her friends and family for their love and support. “Enjoy the show!”

KADESH LEWIS (Judge) is extremely excited to be making his debut on the Garden Theatre stage! You may have seen him recently spreading his Mama’s wisdom as Willard in Footloose or mourning his brother as Levi in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Off stage, you can find Kadesh at his local theater, Theatre Winter Haven, building the sets and he is also a scenic carpenter for entertainment complexes across the country. Kadesh would like to thank Joe for this amazing opportunity and can’t wait to work on this wonderful story with this amazing cast, production team, and crew!

“Hope everyone is staying safe and enjoys the show!”

NOAH A. LYON (Ensemble) is thrilled to make his Garden Theatre debut in this classic show full of shine and full of sparkle! He is an Arts Honors graduate from Circle School of the Arts. His past credits include Miracle in Bedford Falls at the Orlando Repertory Theatre, Prince Topher in Cinderella, Bob Wallace in White Christmas, and Francois Falcon in the world premiere of BOLD! The Musical. He would like to thank his friends and family who have supported him in his dreams, his teachers and mentors, the wonderful cast and production team, and God for everything! Jeremiah 29:11

LAURA MANSOORI (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on stage at the Garden Theatre! Favorite credits include: Boeing Boeing (Garden Theatre), West Side Story (Orlando Shakes), The Best Christmas Pageant: The Musical (Orlando REP), and A Christmas Story (Garden Theatre). “Thank you to Joe, Lindsey, and Michael for this wonderful opportunity! Love to my hubs and parents for their unending support.” www.lauramansoori.com

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Who’s Who in The Cast BRIAN MINYARD (Horace Vandergelder) is happy to be back at the Garden Theatre where he last appeared as George in La Cage aux Folles.

Credits include: Broadway, Annie Get Your Gun; Off-Broadway, Johnny Guitar - winner of the Outer Critics award for Best New Musical (2004), Pike in The Prince and The Pauper (original cast CD). Other favorite roles include: Emile in South Pacific, Captain in The Sound of Music, Fred in Kiss Me Kate, Sky in Guys and Dolls, Billy in Carousel, Phantom in PHANTOM (Yeston/Kopit), Macheath in The Threepenny Opera, Adam in Seven Brides, Guido in Nine, Anthony in Sweeney Todd, Bill Sykes in Oliver, Paul in Carnival, Lockstock in Urinetown and, Rutledge in 1776. TV: “One Life To Live,” “All My Children,” “Sheena,” and “The Legends of Camelot.” Film: “Deadly Species” and “Fist Full of Dragons.”

ANTHONY MOREHEAD (Barnaby Tucker) is a senior at Montverde Academy. He has performed in roles such as Bill in Mamma Mia!, Claude Frollo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Jason in Medea, and Georg Nowack in She Loves Me. Anthony is very excited to be making his Garden debut in Hello, Dolly! and is very thankful for the opportunity to join such an amazing cast! Anthony wants to thank his parents for always pushing him to be the best he can be, and making sure he has everything he needs to succeed. He would like to dedicate this performance to Daniel Mills. “Love you buddy, Rest in Peace.”

JANINE PAPIN (Mrs. Rose / Ernestina / U/S Dolly Gallagher Levi) is the fine arts department chair, auditorium manager, theater teacher, director, choreographer, and sponsor of the school’s thespian troupe at Trinity Prep School. Janine was one of two teachers named the “2018 Inspiring Teacher” by the Broadway League Foundation Jimmy Awards. In 2006 she was awarded The H. Benton Ellis Award for Excellence in Teaching. During the summer of 2015 she received a fellowship to study at Shakespeare’s Globe Theater. It is with gratitude that she returns to one of her favorite places to be, the Garden Theatre stage.

BROOKE SCHELLPFEFFER (Ensemble) At the young age of 16, Brooke performed in her first Garden Theatre production and now 7 years later she is back and thrilled to be on the Garden stage once again as part of the Hello, Dolly! cast. Brooke is a recent graduate of Florida State University where she received her B.A. in Theatre, emphasis in Choreography. This past year she returned to Orlando where she was the Education Intern at The Orlando REP, as well as the season choreographer and competitive troupe choreographer for Magic Curtain Productions. She is excited to be back on stage performing and thanks her Hello, Dolly! cast, family, friends, and Adam for all their love and support!

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Who’s Who in The Cast RUSSELL STEPHENS (Cornelius Hackl) is overjoyed to return to the Garden after appearing in Ragtime (Mother’s Younger Brother) and Violet (Preacher, et al.) last season. Other Orlando credits include: Children of Eden (Theatre at St. Luke’s); Company and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (CFCArts); five seasons of O Wondrous Night (SeaWorld); and cabaret performances at The Abbey, Aloft Hotel, and Blue Bamboo. “For Jack and Nora Stephens, who gave me a world full of wonderful things.”

SHONDA L. THURMAN (Dolly Gallagher Levi) could not be more delighted to join the sorority of women who have the honor of bringing Dolly’s journey and memories of Ephraim to the stage one more time. The last time Shonda was on the Garden stage was as Mrs. Mueller in Doubt and she is glad to be back where she belongs. Shonda has been seen in national tours of Pippin and A Christmas Carol, on stages at Disney in Harambe Nights, Lion King Concert in the Wild, Universal as Mabel in The Blues Brothers Show, and Orlando Repertory Theatre in The Paper Bag Princess and Dr. Dolittle. “When I come as one I stand with 10,000, so Pearlie Mae Bailey, Nell Ruth Carter, and Carol Channing I speak your name. I dedicate this and every “moment” in this story to the memories of my mother Sandra L Thurman, my grandmother Mazel Ramey, and inspiration I did not meet but I am sure I would have loved - Deborah Smith Walsh.”

LILLIE ELIZA THOMAS (Irene Molloy) is incredibly grateful to be making her Garden Theatre debut! Lillie holds a M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Central Florida, but has studied music her entire life.

Some previous acting credits include: Much Ado About Nothing (Don John / Margaret / Sexton), Ragtime (Sarah – postponed due to COVID-19), Romeo and Juliet (Juliet), IF/THEN (Kate - 2019 Broadway World Nominee for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical), Children of Eden (Eve and Mama Noah 2019 Orlando Sentinel Critic’s Choice for Best Leading Actress in a Musical ), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Muzzy van Hossmere), Man of La Macha (Antonia), Hair (Dionne), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey II, 2018 Broadway World Nominee for Best Leading Actress in a Musical; Crystal, 2016), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Esmeralda), Sister Act (Deloris van Cartier). Incredible thanks to her family (especially her father) and friends for endless love and support. www.LillieElizaThomas.com TERRY E. THOMAS (Rudolph / U/S Horace Vandergelder) is delighted to be a part of Hello, Dolly! at the Garden Theatre. With a Master’s Degree in Music Education from Indiana State University, Terry has taught vocal and instrumental music at the high school level, with the most memorable being his time spent as the Performing Arts Coordinator for the American School of Kuwait (yes, we did Oklahoma! in Kuwait). In Florida, Terry has been a musical director for productions at Theatre Winter Haven, the Orlando Civic Theater, College of Central Florida, Riverside Theater, and served as the Artistic Director for the Orlando Gay Chorus. Favorite roles include Will Parker in Oklahoma!, the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, Cosmo in Singin’ in the Rain, LM in Pump Boys and Dinettes, and Gregory in Love! Valour! Compassion!. continued on page 15

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Who’s Who in The Cast MALIK VAN HOOZER-ELLIOTT (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be making his Garden Theatre debut. Originally from Huntsville, Alabama, he has performed all over the country and was recently seen in Once on this Island as Daniel at Osceola Arts. He is a singer, actor and dancer at Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando. Owner of “The Van Hoozer Experience,” Malik teaches acting and voice to many people in the Orlando area and can be seen teaching workshops at Studio K and Celebration Arts Academy.

His favorite credits include Pablo in Sister Act, Ram in Heathers the Musical, Donkey in Shrek the Musical, The Minstrel in Once Upon A Mattress, The Wolf in Into the Woods, and Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing. Malik would like to thank his friends and family for being with him through all points of life. Instagram : @vanhoozerelliott and @thevanhoozerexperience ELIJAH VAZQUEZ (Ensemble) of Hammond, IN, graduated with a B.F.A. in Theatre Performance, a Dance minor, and a focus in Advance Playwriting at Niagara University. Some roles include, As You Like It (Orlando), The Drowsy Chaperone (Gangster #2) Chicago (Ensemble/Dance Captain), Legally Blonde (Kyle, Grandmaster Chad), Little Shop of Horrors (Ensemble/ Co-choreographer), Holiday Inn (Ensemble), Flashdance (CC), Mamma Mia (Ensemble), Matilda (Scary Big Kid), Cats (Mr. Mistoffelees), and the National Tour of The Buddy Holly Story (Ritchie Valens). He is extremely excited about this opportunity and gives thanks to everyone who helped him along the way.

ETHAN WALKER (Ensemble) is an Orlando-based performer. He is a Senior in the B.F.A. Musical Theatre and dance minor programs at the University of Central Florida. He performed in Theatre UCF’s Titanic, Hot Mikado, and An Octoroon and has performed outside of Theatre UCF in productions of Hairspray, Les Misérables and Theme Park performances. He also works at the Oviedo School of Music where he teaches piano and voice.

JARED WARREN (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be returning to the Garden stage for the first time in eight years! In 2012, Jared made his Garden Theatre debut playing Winthrop Paroo in Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man! Other previous Central Florida credits include Jesse Tuck in Tuck Everlasting TYA (Orlando REP), Abel/Ham in Children Of Eden (St. Luke’s UMC), Neleus/Ensemble in Mary Poppins (St. Luke’s UMC), Ensemble/Dance Captain in Miracle In Bedford Falls (Orlando REP), and Prentiss in Peter and the Starcatcher (St. Luke’s UMC). Jared thanks his friends and family for their constant love and support! “Enjoy the show!”

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Who’s Who in The Production Team JOSEPH C. WALSH (Director) is an award-winning theatre director and educator who is thrilled to be a member of the Garden Theatre team. Most recently he served as the Artistic Director of Arlington Children’s Theatre in Arlington, MA and Wild Oats Productions in the UK. He was the Interim Director of Education at the White Plains Performing Arts Center where he also directed Ghost (starring Natalie Weiss and Steven Grant Douglas) and West Side Story. Joseph directed criticallyacclaimed productions of Hairspray and Singin’ in the Rain for the Cork Opera House in Ireland. In 2013 Joseph collaborated with West End star Linzi Hateley to devise and direct Linzi Hateley: True Colors - Life Since Carrie at Saint James Theatre in London and 54 Below in New York, as well as the London revival of Love Story: The Musical, which was nominated for an Off-West End Award for Best Musical. Joseph directed the Off-Broadway premiere of Sonder at The Player’s Theatre and in London’s West End he served as Assistant Director on Coyote on a Fence and Resident Director on When Harry Met Sally (starring Molly Ringwald and Michael Landes). Joseph spent three seasons as the Touring Director for White Horse Theatre, the world’s largest touring educational theatre company, where his work was seen across Europe and Japan.

MICHAEL URSUA (Music Director) No stranger to Hello, Dolly!, Michael served as musical director/ conductor for regional productions of Dolly starring Sally Struthers and Lee Roy Reams – both in the title role! Jerry Herman remains Michael’s favorite composer. Musical Direction: numerous national tours, local and regional productions including Zanna Don’t, Singin’ in the Rain, 42nd Street, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Mame (starring Leslie Uggams), La Cage aux Folles (starring Lee Roy Reams), They’re Playing Our Song (starring Andrea McArdle), Disaster!, Shrek, Memphis (2018 Carbonell nomination for Best Musical Direction) and others. Michael’s Garden Theatre debut was “Tateh” in Ragtime. “Special thanks to Joe, Lindsey and the cast and crew of Dolly!”

LINDSEY D. SMITH (Choreographer) graduated from the University of Utah with her B.F.A. in Modern Dance and spent 5 seasons kicking as a Radio City Rockette. Lindsey has choreographed for many corporate clients including Disney, Walmart, and Sherwin Williams. She is thrilled to be making her debut at the Garden. Theatrical choreography credits include Tuck Everlasting (Orlando REP), and A Year With Frog and Toad (Orlando REP). Currently at Disney, Lindsey choreographs and teaches for Disney Performing Arts, performs at Beauty and the Beast, and choreographs special events for DEG. Instagram@Lindsey.D.Smith BERT SCOTT (Scenic Designer) Previously at the Garden: lighting designs for Violet and A Christmas Story. Off-Broadway: According to Goldman, Bass for Picasso, The Unexpected Guest, The Cocktail Hour, The Middle Ages, The Rules of Charity. Regional: Triad Stage (Greensboro, NC), Florida Rep, Stages St. Louis, Theatre West Virginia, The Opera Company of Philadelphia. Professor of Theatre at UCF. Theatre M.F.A.: UNC-Greensboro. Engineering; B.S.: Virginia Tech.

ERIN MINER (Lighting Designer) This is Erin’s 9th show with the Garden Theatre, and she is honored to be back. She is over the moon to be working with Joe Walsh!! “Thank you for supporting the arts in these difficult times. We need the arts more than ever and your patronage is especially important.”

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Who’s Who in The Production Team DAN JONES (Costume Designer) is excited to be back at Garden Theatre to design costumes for Hello, Dolly!. Dan currently serves as Costume Shop Manager for UCF’s School of Performing Arts. Recent design credits include Violet and Ragtime (Garden Theatre), Titanic the Musical (UCF Celebrates the Arts), and Tuck Everlasting (Orlando REP). Past design credits include: Ohio Light Opera, Nebraska Repertory Theatre, and Nebraska Theatre Caravan. He holds an M.F.A. in Costume Design from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln and a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Doane University.

ANTHONY NARCISO (Sound Designer) is a Sound Designer and Composer based out of Orlando, FL. Anthony routinely designs for Norwegian Cruise Lines, Garden Theatre, Theatre at St. Luke’s, Auburn University, and Orlando REP as their seasonal designer. He previously served as sound designer for the Texas Shakespeare Festival from 2013-2018. Recent credits include Tuck Everlasting and Pete the Cat at Orlando REP; Children of Eden and Mary Poppins at St Luke’s; Ragtime and A Christmas Carol at the Garden Theatre; and Bring it On the Musical at Auburn University. Anthony is a proud member of United Scenic Artists.

ERMA SANDORA (Wig Designer) For 55 years, Erma has been a Cosmetologist in the industry as a hairdresser, salon owner, and teacher. She has worked at Walt Disney World as a Hair and Makeup Specialist and as a Trainer and Coordinator of Cosmetology for 27 years. She has also served as the Hair and Makeup Designer for Orlando Opera and Wig Designer for Garden Theatre.

ZEKE WATERS (Props Master) is a scenery and props designer based in Orlando, FL. Zeke is excited to be returning as the props master for his second show with the Garden Theatre! Zeke has previously designed with Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Creative, and HBO. Zeke is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design.

LOUIS REGO (Stage Manager) Following his Garden Theatre experiences as Stage Manager for Ben Hur and Grease, Louis is looking forward to the excitement of Hello, Dolly!. Louis studied Stage Management at Florida State University and has been working in Entertainment Production with Walt Disney World for over 30 years.

STEPHANIE ELLIOTT (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be back at Garden Theatre for her second production! Previous credits include Pete the Cat (ASM; Orlando REP), A Christmas Carol (ASM; Garden Theatre), How I Became a Pirate (ASM; Orlando REP), Ghost the Musical (ASM; Theater West End), Florida Man (SM; Brown Dog Productions at Orlando Fringe 2019), The Polar Express Train Ride Orlando (SM; 2018), POP! (SM; SeaWorld 2017), Camp Rock (SM; Orlando REP).

MICHELLE SHEA (Assistant Stage Manager 2) This is Michelle’s third production with Garden Theatre. Recent shows she’s worked this year have been Stage Managing A Christmas Carol, and Assistant Stage Managing Violet at the Garden, and Run Crew for Pete the Cat at Orlando Repertory Theatre.

CHEYENNE DALTON (Audio Engineer (A1)) As an Alabama native, Cheyenne has worked in audio across the United States. From the Santa Fe Opera and the Texas Shakespeare Festival, to working on documentary films in Memphis, TN, she has gained many forms of audio experience.

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Rebecca Roper Proscenium Arch There is a physical space in the theatre that serves as a bridge between the audience and the actors. It is called a proscenium arch - a gateway and connector. The proscenium of the Garden is named in honor of our Founding Board President’s 15 years of volunteer service, leadership and a passion for the arts that changed a community.

Box Office Info

Tickets are available online at gardentheatre.org or by calling 407-877-GRDN (4736) Due to the nature of live performance, events, performers, dates, and times are subject to change.

Seating policy – All late seating will be at the discretion of the House Manager and cannot be guaranteed. Please arrive early.

House Rules – Any photography, audio, or video recording of this performance is strictly prohibited. House management reserves the right to remove disruptive guests. No outside food or drink; no concessions will be offered at this performance.

Accessibility – Kindly arrange any special needs, including wheelchair accessible seating, with the Box Office staff. House management will provide assisted listening devices and large print playbills upon request.

Returns and Exchanges – There are no refunds on tickets to Garden Theatre events. All sales are final. There is a $5 exchange fee on ticket orders. Ticket exchanges must be made at least 24 hours prior to the performance. No credit will be given. Subscribers are exempt from this fee.

Restrooms – Restrooms are located on the second floor via the grand staircase through the double doors near concessions. The lobby restroom is meant for those guests with difficulty accessing the second floor.

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MONTVERDE ACADEMY 2020-21 THEATRE SEASON

written by

Bruce Norris

FALL 2020

The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

FALL FALL 2020

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A TEENAGE PANIC ATTACK ON NATIONAL THEMES

By Ezra Brain and J. Andrew Norris

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Who’s Who in The Production Team DAVID CLENNEY (Master Electrician / Operator) has been a part of the Garden since La Cage aux Folles, and is working on his 28th show with the company. As a native of Orlando he has thoroughly enjoyed participating in the growth of the theatre community in the area. David attended Seminole State and the University of Central Florida. He would like to thank his family, friends, and you for your support of the arts.

JUSTIN HARMON (Carpenter) graduated from Valencia College’s Entertainment Design & Technology program in 2018. Justin also freelances around Orlando working many shows at multiple venues. In his free time, Justin enjoys playing video games.

JOHN SUBLETTE (Carpenter) is a burgeoning young theatre professional who is excited for his technical debut at the Garden Theatre. John, a native of Orlando, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Florida State University. Though John is a theatre-focused carpenter who also loves to work backstage during shows, he began as a performer and loves to play in musicals and as a cellist whenever possible. John was most recently on stage locally in Oklahoma! at the Icehouse Theatre.

RUTH E. (Scenic Artist) has enjoyed a passion for painting her entire life and has spent the last decade creating and displaying art professionally. A native Floridian, she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art from Florida Southern College. Ruth works full time painting and drawing requested pieces, expressing her own inspirations through various art mediums, and working with various theaters in scenic painting. Ruth has enjoyed contributing to many of the Garden’s productions including La Cage aux Folles, Annie, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

SÖREN RAY (Spot Operator) is excited to be starting his fourth season at the Garden! From Jesus Christ Superstar to Xanadu, from Gypsy to The Legend of Georgia McBride, from 1984 to Ben Hur, he’s enjoyed every moment and can’t wait to work on more here, at the Garden.

MACKENZIE WOODWARD (Spot Operator) is excited to be back for her second season at the Garden Theatre! She’d like to give special thanks to her family for always encouraging her to follow her passion, and to the Garden for allowing her the opportunity to be part of such an amazing cast and crew!

ROSIBEL HERNANDEZ (Costume Run Crew) is excited to return to the Garden Theatre! Some of her previous credits include A Christmas Carol and Flashdance. Other recent dresser credits include The Three Musketeers and Henry V at Orlando Shakes. She has also worked as a stitcher at the Orlando REP, but she is proud to consider the Garden her home theatre. Rosibel has a B.F.A. in Theatre Design and Technology with a focus in costume technology from the University of Central Florida.

GABS GUTIERREZ (Costume Run Crew) is excited to join their first production at the Garden Theatre! You can find Gabs working as a dresser at Universal Orlando Resort or studying for their degree in Entertainment Production Design at Valencia College. Special thanks to Michelle Shea for being a friend and giving Gabs this amazing opportunity to work in another show!

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located next to the Garden theatre 146 W Plant street in historic downtown Winter Garden, FL

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Root Donors A. Friends’ Foundation ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Advent Health Avie and Jeanne Abramowitz Annette and George Spigener Bill and Nancy Yarger Bob and Dianna Duffy Cappleman, Inc. City of Winter Garden Charles W. and Wesley McMillan Clarence Otis and Jacqueline Bradley Winter Garden Community Redevelopment Agency Danniel Petro Darden Restaurants Foundation Diamond R Fertilizer DL Foundation Dr. P. Phillips Charities Duke Energy

Harriett’s Trust Isabel G. Brislenn Jack Holloway Foundation Jack H. Ross Groves, Inc. John and Sharyn Murphy Keene Properties, Inc. Keith Davenport and Jared Walker Larry and Harriette Grimes Mary and Dick Nunis McAllister Foundation Morgridge Family Foundation Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs Orlando Health Publix Super Markets Charities R.C. Kesslers Raymer and Dean Maguire Rebecca Roper Ronald W. Sikes S.C. Battaglia Foundation

State of Florida Historic Preservation SunTrust The Bond Foundation The Brown Family Foundation The Martin Andersen-Gracia Andersen Foundation The Roper Family Foundation, Inc. Tim’s Wine Market United Arts of Central Florida Universal Orlando Foundation Valencia College Valencia Foundation Walt Disney World Dr. William and Phaedra Steele Ward Britt Family Winifred and Joel Sharp West Orange Junior Service League

Luminary Circle ($2,000+ Gifts) Anthony and Joan Colandrea Becky Roper Bob and Dianna Duffy City of Winter Garden Dr. P. Phillips Charities Duke Energy Frank Santos and Dan Dantin George A Kalogridis and Andrew Hardy

Hillcrest Insurance Ingeborg Gross Jan Penrose Julie Kleffel Licensing Solutions Orange County Government Orlando Health Paul Oppedisano and James Bowden

Seacoast Bank Todd and Lesley Wheeler United Arts of Central Florida Universal Orlando Foundation Universal Orlando Resort Valencia Foundation Walt Disney World Resort William and Reema and Finley Hayden

Producer’s Club ($1,000+ Gifts) Carol and Van Sher Dana and Mark Wells James and Denise Mallonee Joseph Warren

Keith Smith and Marc Caglia Mattie and Larry Henrichs Mike and Vicki Gillett Renee and Kenneth Mayhew

Ryan and Amanda Hinricher Shannon Hoagland West Orange Foundation, Inc

Featured Star ($500+ Gifts) Alice Williams and Debbie Zutter Bettina Buckley Clive Frazier Donna and Keith Van Allen Jean Boone

Jim & Jane Meyer Charitable Gift Foundation Les Josephson Matt Jassak Rob and Kate Lott Rosemary O’shea

Ross and Donna Payne Susan Haugen Susan Murphy Wayne Weinberg and Amy Pempel Wesley and Mark Catlett-Miller William Mann

Resident Artist ($150+ Gifts) Actors’ Equity Foundation Adam Graham Amy Sue Lambert Andrea Canny Angela Pryor Ann Klumpp Anne Delvillano April England Arielle Schmidt Barbara Whittier Beth and Thomas Raterman Bill and Kathy Barrett Blaine Strickland Danielle Hollander David and Joyce Romano Debra Mauget Dr. Mary Palmer George and Ann Green Irv Lipscomb James and Sarah Martin Jeff and Gwenn Hamilton Jeff Huenink Jeffrey Endean

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Jens Klingen JoAnna and Carlos Costa John C Walsh John Thompson Joseph Dunn Karen Rossi Katherine Dellacasa Keith Davenport and Jared Walker Kenneth Hierman Kenneth Ng Kristine Bunnell Lanny Reddick Laura Lichtenberger Thomas Linda Chastain Lisa Evans Lori Pello Mary Ann Strang Matt Werner Matthew Chin and Parker Sims-Chin Matthew Erickson Melinda Antalek Michael and Patricia Mariconda Mr. Mark and Dr. Keisha Hoerrner

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Myron and Sherry Thaden Nick and Jane Ronan NY Bagel and Pizza Patricia Hughes Patrick Anderson and Charles Hunter Philip Toal Randy and Chris Borek Ray Coble Ray Fournier and Clint Connor Rochelle Coleman Ron and Nancy Chastain Rosemary Blankenhorn Shellie-Ann and Allie Braswell Stacia Wake Sue Jacoberger Susan Gant Susan VanderJagt The Benevity Community Impact Fund Timothy Matthews Vernon Swartsel Walt and Sue Herscher William and Dorothy Babbage

JOIN OUR GARDEN PATRON PROGRAM As a non-profit organization working to inspire a discovery in each of us through innovative, impactful, and inclusive theatrical experiences and community partnerships, the Garden Theatre receives only 50% of its annual revenues from ticket sales. The remaining 50% comes in the form of donations from people just like you!

Help support our work by contributing to our sustainability as well as impactful artistic experiences for all cast, crew, audiences, volunteers, students, and others involved in our vital programs.

MAKE A GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT We invite you to join the Garden Patron Program and receive a variety of exclusive opportunities to interact with our artists and to experience first-hand the work you make possible.

• L uminary Circle ($2,000+ Gifts) - Gain the richest experience with personalized access to the creative process.

• Producer’s Club ($1,000+ Gifts) - Host friends prior to a performance with a private pre-show reception in Garden’s fabulous mezzanine.

• Featured Star ($500+ Gifts) - Enjoy individualized customer service, plus invites to backstage tours and cast meet-and-greets.

• Resident Artist ($150+ Gifts) - Deepen your access with invitations to season-opening celebrations and private events throughout the season.

ROOT DONORS Just as roots are vital to a garden’s growth, our Root Donors are vital to Garden Theatre’s prosperity.

Donors who are acknowledged through permanent recognition on our donor tree have contributed $5,000 or above to the Garden Theatre Restoration Campaign between 2004 and January 15, 2015, OR have bestowed a one-time cash donation of at least $10,000. The gifts of these donors contribute to future developments and growth of the Garden Theatre for years to come.

T H R E E WAY S T O G I V E : 1. Donate online at gardentheatre.org/donate 2. Mail a check to 160 West Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787 3. Email development@gardentheatre.org

Omissions are not intentional. List to the left includes names of donors who donated between August 18, 2019 - August 18, 2020.

To make your gift in installments, please email development@gardentheatre.org.

Community Partners

EDGEWATER HOTEL Garden Theatre is supported in part by individual donors; the Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program; the State of Florida, Department of State, division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council of Arts and Culture; and United Arts of Central Florida, home of OrlandoAtPlay.com and UAArtsEd.com.

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Garden Theatre Staff & Board of Directors STAFF Joseph C. Walsh Artistic Director

Jim Zervas Technical Director

Kim Kiraly Volunteer Coordinator

Jason Golinsky Production Manager

Candice Bailey Manager of Integrated Communications

Box Office Associates

Evan Valle Front of House and Company Manager

Crystal Gross Accountant

Shelley Malone

Jana Goupil Group Sales Manager

Nick Bazo Education Director Janet Haddock Manager of Design and Advertising

Lori Weaver Grants Specialist Chris Cutillar Digital Specialist

Mary Jones Sue Foster

House Managers

Kim Kiraly Erica Nowak Lori Pello Kristen Pena Devin Scott

Brian Fallon Event Manager

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Ray Fournier Walt Disney World ResortÂŽ Vice President Wes Catlett-Miller Wiley

Todd Wheeler Wheeler Projects, Inc.

Andrew Hardy Disney Cruise Line

Immediate Past President Paul Oppedisano The Walt Disney Company

Bill Hayden Universal Orlando

Treasurer Keith Davenport Production Executive, Public & Private Sector Events Secretary Susan Haugen Stetson University Jo Ann Ankoviak AdventHealth Apopka / Winter Garden Allie Braswell The Braswell Group

Wendy Givoglu Valencia College

Matthew E. Jassak Foley & Lardner LLP James Mallonee House of Blues Entertainment Christina McGuirk Health Central Hospital David J. Romano, Ph.D. Barry University

Emeritus Trustees: Founding Board President Becky Roper Pilars Martini Barbara Roper Contour Groves Junior Board Members Aiden Bjortvedt Caitriona Fallon Valarie Kutemeier

Keith Smith The Walt Disney Company Wayne Weinberg Rollins College

With Many Thanks to our Wonderful Volunteers!

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