BEEHIVE - THE 60s MUSICAL Playbill - Spring 2018

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Welcome..................................................................................................................... 4 About Great Lakes Theater............................................................................................ 5 News & Notes.............................................................................................................. 6 Beehive – The 60s Musical........................................................................................... 9 Cast of Characters...................................................................................................... 10 Spotlight on Beehive.................................................................................................. 12 The Songs................................................................................................................. 13 The Artistic Company................................................................................................. 14 Donors....................................................................................................................... 20 Trustees..................................................................................................................... 27 Staff.......................................................................................................................... 28 Guest Services at Playhouse Square............................................................................ 30 May/June at Playhouse Square.................................................................................... 31

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WELCOME Dear Friends,

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n behalf of our artists, staff and Board of Trustees, welcome to Great Lakes Theater’s 56th season! Our mission, “to bring the pleasure, power and relevance of classic theater to the widest possible audience,” guides our mainstage productions as well as our educational programming, in the belief that theater holds the capacity to illuminate truth and enduring values, celebrate and challenge human nature and actions, and provide our student audiences a glimpse of a broader world and the wellspring of learning made possible through the arts.

This finale of our 2017–18 season is Larry Gallagher’s beloved retro-hit revue, Beehive – The 60s Musical. Resident Director Victoria Bussert brings her usual flair to a production starring six phenomenal women of the musical theater whose voices will transport you to a nostalgic world of the 1960s.

We extend our special appreciation to The Kulas Foundation, which has sponsored our musical productions for the last several years as part of The Kulas Musical Theater Series at Great Lakes Theater. We are also grateful to the FirstEnergy Foundation for their generous support of Beehive as a production sponsor.

I encourage you to read through your program and look around the theater tonight. You will see the names of many friends, partners, corporations and foundations whose generous support makes all of this possible. We hope that you will consider joining these donors by becoming a member of the Great Lakes Theater family with your gift! (As a reminder, ticket sales account for only 50 percent of the cost of producing our mainstage and educational programming.) Complete Membership information can be found in the insert enclosed in this playbill.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all of our sponsors and annual Members, with continued appreciation to our partners of over 35 years at Playhouse Square and the tireless efforts of our Board of Trustees, dedicated administrative staff, gifted artists and the tremendous generosity of this community!

I hope to see you in our audience again in 2018­–19 for our extraordinary upcoming season.

Charles Fee Producing Artistic Director

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ABOUT GREAT LAKES THEATER

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he mission of Great Lakes Theater (GLT), through its mainstage productions and its education programs, is to bring the pleasure, power and relevance of classic theater to the widest possible audience.

Since the company’s inception in 1962, programming has been rooted in Shakespeare, but GLT’s commitment to great plays spans the breadth of all cultures, forms of theater and time periods –– including the 20th century –– and provides for the occasional mounting of new works that complement the classical repertoire.

Classic theater holds the capacity to illuminate truth and enduring values, celebrate and challenge human nature and actions, revel in eloquent language, and preserve the traditions of diverse cultures and generate communal spirit. On its mainstage and through its education programs, GLT seeks to create visceral, immediate experiences for participants, asserting theater’s historic role as a vehicle for advancing the common good and helping people make the joyful and meaningful connections between classic plays and their own lives.

The company’s commitment to classic theater is magnified in the educational programs that surround its productions. Since its inception, GLT has had a strong presence in area schools, bringing students to the theater for matinee performances and sending specially trained actor-teachers to the schools for weeklong residencies developed to explore classic drama from a theatrical point of view. GLT is equally dedicated to enhancing the theater experience for adult audiences. To this end, GLT regularly serves as the catalyst for community events and programs in the arts and humanities that illuminate the plays on its stage.

Great Lakes Theater is one of only a handful of American theaters that have stayed the course as a classic theater. As GLT approaches a decade in its permanent home at the Hanna Theatre, the company reaffirms its belief in the power of partnership, its determination to make this community a better place in which to live, and its commitment to ensure the legacy of classic theater in Cleveland.

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Great Lakes Theater’s fall 2017 production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Photo by Roger Mastroianni) Keri René Fuller as Esmeralda and Corey Mach as Quasimodo

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NEWS & NOTES Road Trip

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This month, the artists, technicians, sets, costumes and props from our recent productions of Misery and Macbeth begin a 2,000-mile journey. They’re headed west to Boise, Idaho, to commence the 42nd season of Idaho Shakespeare Festival — our cross-country producing partner since 2002.

The team will make the trip back to Cleveland this fall with two brand-new productions in tow to open our 57th year — Mamma Mia! and Pride and Prejudice — after successful Boise runs. Join us in wishing the entire company safe travels and Mountain Time Zone standing ovations in the meantime.

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London Calling

Classics in Classrooms

Matchmakers

This fall, our artistic and executive directors will lead guests on a trip across the Atlantic for Great Lakes Theater’s London and Bath Theater Tour! Attending eight plays — including Company featuring Patti LuPone — while experienc­ ing fine dining and exclusive tours, this trip promises to create memories for both new and veteran tour guests.

The full tour runs October 26 through November 4, with a half-tour option through October 30. For more information or to secure your spot, email sreed@greatlakestheater.org.

Throughout our 2017–18 season, Great Lakes Theater’s acclaimed School Residency Program — comprised of eight actor-teachers — visited over 15,000 students, at approximately 100 schools, in 15 counties, to share the pleasure, power and relevance of classic literature and performance. In addition to our core programming of over a dozen lesson plans for students in K–12, we are continually developing engag­ ing lesson plans that exceed Ohio’s Learning Standards, such as our new The Taming of the Shrew residency that will connect students to our production next spring — right in their classrooms!

Bob and Emily have been committed to the classics at Great Lakes Theater for over a decade. Over the last several years, Bob’s former employer Lubrizol joined him in his commitment by matching a portion of his family’s charitable gift. Many companies, organizations and foundations match employee charitable contri­ butions. Some companies, like Lubrizol, will even match gifts for retired employees.

With the help of Lubrizol, Bob and Emily made the most of their charitable giving and helped connect over 100,000 students and adults to the classics this season.

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LARRY GALLAGHER DIRECTED BY

VICTORIA BUSSERT Company

Adrianna Cleveland* Annalise Griswold*

Shelby Griswold* Christiana Perrault*

Choreographer Gregory Daniels Scenic Designer Jeff Herrmann

Music Director Matthew Webb

Costume Designer Esther M. Haberlen

Production Stage Manager Tim Kinzel*

Camille Robinson* Hannah-Jo Weisberg*

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Lighting Designer Greg Hofmann

Stage Manager Sarah Kelso*

Sound Designer David Gotwald

Assistant Stage Manager Amy Essick

*Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States Beehive – The 60s Musical is part of the Kulas Musical Theater Series at Great Lakes Theater.

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CAST OF CHARACTERS Wanda..............................................................................................Adrianna Cleveland* Alison............................................................................................... Annalise Griswold*† Laura................................................................................................... Shelby Griswold* Jasmine.............................................................................................Christiana Perrault* Gina................................................................................................... Camille Robinson* Pattie............................................................................................. Hannah-Jo Weisberg*

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Musicians Keyboard/Conductor..................................................................................Matthew Webb Guitar............................................................................................................. Joe Parker Bass............................................................................................................ Aidan Plank Tenor Sax...........................................................................................Bettyjeane Quimby Trumpet/Tambourine.....................................................................................Loren Toplitz Percussion............................................................................................ Andrew Pongracz * Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States † Dance Captain

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SPOTLIGHT ON BEEHIVE

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eehive, the hairstyle, was created by hairdresser Margaret Vinci Heldt in Elmhurst, Illinois, primarily as a way to make a woman look taller. “Everybody wanted the beehive, even women with real, real short hair,” she said. “They looked more like anthills than a beehive, then they got bigger and bigger and became hornets’ nests.” Heldt did not name the hairstyle she invented. For the final touch in her original design, she added a bee-shaped hat pin, and from that, a reporter for the magazine Modern Beauty Shop exclaimed, “it looks just like a beehive!” The beehive was an instant success. Women were already in love with the big-hair trend, thanks to the bouffant, and the longer-lasting beehive was a timesaver.

Made popular by The Ronettes and The B-52s, the beehive hairstyle came to be seen as a reminder of a simpler, sweeter time in American history, music and pop culture.

Beehive, the musical, sprang from the head of Larry Gallagher, a booking agent who signed musical acts for East Coast clubs. Gallagher decided to assemble his own show in the spring of 1985. He bought 150 albums of ’60s music, and after choosing songs that he judged to best represent the spirit of the decade, he spent three weeks contacting record labels to get the rights to the music. Once secured, Gallagher created a musical revue running chronologically, from beehive hairdos and long skirts to free-flowing hair and hippie fashions. Told from the perspective of six young women coming of age in this turbulent decade, the music shifts dramatically, from early girl groups (The Chiffons, The Shirelles, The Supremes) to the solo work of Janis Joplin, Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin. The women of Beehive document the changes that America underwent during the ’60s, from the earliest part of the decade when fun, innocent tunes were the order of the day (“The Name Game,” “One Fine Day,” “Judy’s Turn to Cry,” “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”) to the mid-’60s, when unrest was in the air (“You Don’t Own Me,” “To Sir, With Love”) and finally to the era of women discovering their own empowerment (“Natural Woman,” “Cry Baby,” “Me and Bobby McGee”).

When asked if his show would ever move to Broadway, Gallagher said that such a move would destroy the show’s intimacy. “It’s important for the audience to sit back, have a drink and sing with the cast while their lives are being relived on the stage,” he shared.

We hope you do just that at today’s performance.

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THE SONGS “Round the Beehive/Let’s Rock” by Claudia Brevis

Universal Music Publishing Group/Used With Permission

“The Name Game” by Lincoln Chase and Shirley Elliston/EMI El Gallico Music/Used With Permission

“Then He Kissed Me” by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Philip Spector/EMI Music Publishing/Used With Permission

“It’s My Party” by John Gluck, Walter Gold, Seymour Gottleib and Herbert Wiener/Warner Chappell Music, Inc./ASCAP/Used With Permission

“Baby I love You” by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Philip Spector/EM! Music Publishing/ Universal Music Publishing Group/Used With Permission

“Where Did Our Love Go” by Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland/Stone Agate Music, a division of Jobete Music Co. Inc./Used With Permission

“Beehive Dance” by Claudia Brevis/Used With Permission

“Come See About Me” by Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland/Stone Agate Music, a division of Jobete Music Co. Inc./Used With Permission

“I Sold My Heart to the Junkman” by Leon Rene and Otis Rene/EMI Unart Catalog Inc./ Used With Permission “Academy Award” by V. Catalano, A. Levinson, P. Alonso/EMI Unart Catalog Inc./Used With Permission “I’ll Never Change Him” by Guy Hemric, Jerry Styner/Donna Dijon Music Publications/Used With Permission “Sweet Talkin’ Guy” by Doug Morris, Elliot Greenberg, Barbara Baer and Robert Schwartz/ Screen Gems­ EMI Music Inc./Used With Permission “You Can’t Hurry Love” by Herbert Dozier, Brian Holland and Eddie Holland/Stone Agate Music/ Used With Permission “My Boyfriend’s Back” by Richard Gottehrer, Robert Feldman and Gerald Goldstein/EM! Blackwood Music Inc./Used With Permission “Will You Still love Me Tomorrow” by Gerry Goffin and Carole King/Screen Gems- EMI Music Inc./Used With Permission “One Fine Day” by Gerry Goffin and Carole King/Screen Gems- EMI Music Inc./Used With Permission “Where the Boys Are” by Howard Greenfield and Neil Sedaka/Screen Gems- EMI Music Inc./Used With Permission “Be My Baby” by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Philip Spector/EM I Music Publishing/

“You Don’t Own Me” by John Madara and David White/Sony/ATV Music Publishing/Used With Permission “Son of a Preacher Man” by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins/Sony/ATV Tree Publishing/Used With Permission “To Sir, With Love” by Don Black and Mark London/Screen Gems-EM I Music, Inc./Used With Permission “British Invasion Cut Short” by J.C. Fogerty/ Fourteenth Hour Music/Used With Permission “River Deep Mountain High” by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phillip Spector/Warner Chappell Music, Inc./Used With Permission “Proud Mary” by J.C. Fogerty/Fourteenth Hour Music, Inc./Used With Permission

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“Walking in the Rain” by Barry Mann, Phil Spector and Cynthia Weil/EMI Music Publishing/Used With Permission

“Abraham, Martin and John” by Dick Holler/ Regent Music Corp./Used With Permission

“Chain of Fools” by Donald Covay/Fourteenth Hour Music, Inc./Used With Permission “Never Loved a Man (the Way That I Loved You)” by Ronnie Shannon/Fourteenth Hour Music, Inc. “Somebody to Love” by Davney R. Slick (aka Darby Slick)/lrving Music/Used With Permission “Cry Baby” by Bert Berns and Norman Meade/ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc./Used With Permission “Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)” by Jerry Ragovoy and Chip Taylor/Warner Chappell/Used With Permission “Me and Bobby McGee” by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster/EMI Blackwood Music, Inc./ Used With Permission “Make Your Own Kind of Music” by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil/Screen Gems-Emi Music, Inc./Used With Permission

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THE ARTISTIC COMPANY

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Adrianna Cleveland* Wanda GLT debut A native of Pittsburgh, Adrianna is an opera graduate of Baldwin Wallace Conserv­ atory of Music. Favorite regional roles include The Long Walk (Perneatha Evans), A Gathering of Sons (Violet Powers), Dreamgirls (Effie Melody White), La Bohème and Rent in Repertory (Mimi), Passing Strange (Mother), Don Giovanni (Donna Anna), Lost in the Stars, Die Fledermaus, Carmen Jones. Tours: The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess: First National Tour (Ensemble, u/s Clara and Serena). Other theaters: Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Festival Opera, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, Cain Park, Playhouse Square, Baldwin Wallace. She is so grateful to her family, Vicky and Greg. Member of AGMA and AEA. Annalise Griswold* Alison GLT debut Annalise is so thrilled to be making her Great Lakes Theater debut with Beehive!

She is a proud 2018 music theater graduate of Baldwin Wallace University. Her credits at BW include Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, Val in A Chorus Line and Julie in Theory of Relativity. Other favorites are Sherrie in Rock of Ages at Timber Lake Playhouse and Heather in American Idiot at Beck Center for the Arts. She sends much love and thanks to all her mentors and friends at BW, KSPA and LHS, and of course to her Mom, Dad and Emily.

Shelby Griswold* Laura GLT debut

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Shelby is thrilled to be making her GLT debut this season. Previous shows include Anything Goes (Evangeline Harcourt) at BW; Bring it On (Bridget), Hair (Tribe) at the Beck Center for the Arts; and Newsies (Hannah), Little Mermaid (Ensemble/Ursula

u/s) at Forestburgh Playhouse. Proud member of BWMT Class of 2020. Much gratitude to her teachers for the opportunities and support. Thank you to her parents for their endless love and encouragement. Let’s rock!

Christiana Perrault* Jasmine GLT debut A Detroit native, Christiana is incredibly grateful to be making her GLT debut with Beehive. She has recently completed her nationwide tour in the cast of Cross and Light. Offstage, you’ll find her diligently writing and producing her own original music in preparation for her upcoming album. Previous credits include From Here to Eternity (Ensemble and u/s Lorene) at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and In The Heights (Vanessa) at the Beck Center, during her dynamic year at Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music. Instagram: @TheeLadyC Camille Robinson* Gina GLT debut Selected theater credits include Lizzie (Firebrand Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar (Paramount Theatre), A Wonder in My Soul (Victory Gardens Theater), It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! (American Blues Theater), Wonderful Town (Goodman Theatre) and Little Shop of Horrors (American Blues Theater). TV/film credits include Chicago Med and Chicago PD (NBC). Camille is a proud member of AEA, and is represented by Gray Talent Group.

Hannah-Jo Weisberg* Pattie Two seasons with GLT A Pittsburgh native, Hannah-Jo is a proud graduate of Baldwin Wallace University. She is overjoyed to be working with GLT again after understudying roles in both As You Like It and

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Les Misérables. Other roles include Kristine in A Chorus Line (Baldwin Wallace University), Annette in Saturday Night Fever (Playhouse Square), Mark’s mom/Maureen understudy in Rent (Gateway Playhouse), Rita LaPorta in Lucky Stiff (Americana Theatre Company) and a lead vocalist with Viking Ocean Cruises.

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Directors Victoria Bussert Director Thirty-two seasons with GLT Victoria returns for her 32nd season at GLT, balancing the professional and academic worlds between her active life as an award-winning freelance director while holding the position of Director of Music Theatre for Baldwin Wallace University. Nationally, her work has been seen at Manhattan Theatre Club, York Theatre, New World Stages, Goodspeed Opera, Playhouse Square, Portland Stage, Dallas Theater Center, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and Anchorage Opera.

Her international credits include Friar Tuck in Russia, The Who’s Tommy in Brazil, the Danish premiere of Avenue Q (2012 Reumert Award nomination) and the European premieres of Lizzie and [title of show] for the Fredericia Teater in Denmark. In February, Victoria made her London directorial debut with the critically acclaimed production of Lizzie. Other recent directing assignments include The Hunchback of Notre Dame for GLT/ISF, Hair for Beck Center and West Side Story for BW. Many thanks to Charlie for his continuing support – and to her students for their constant inspiration. victoriabussert.com Gregory Daniels Choreographer Six seasons with GLT

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Gregory is thrilled to return to GLT after choreographing Forever Plaid, My Fair Lady,

The Fantasticks, The Secret Garden, Les Misérables, Cabaret and Sondheim On Sondheim. As head of the Dance Department at Baldwin Wallace University since 2010, he has choreographed many shows including A Chorus Line and West Side Story. He is a proud member of SDC. Special thanks to his creative collaborating partner Vicky, to Charlie, Jeff, Bob and the entire GLT family, and especially to his husband, Jared, and their son, DJ, for always being there with smiles, support and inspiration. For more info, please visit gregorydaniels.net.

Charles Fee Producing Artistic Director Sixteen seasons with GLT Directing credits at GLT: Misery, Hamlet, And Then There Were None, Dial “M” for Murder, Deathtrap, Blithe Spirit, Romeo and Juliet, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, The Comedy of Errors, Macbeth, All’s Well That Ends Well, Hay Fever, The Importance of Being Earnest, Arms and the Man and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). Charles holds a unique position in the American theater as producing artistic director of three independently operated, professional theater companies: Great Lakes Theater in Cleveland, Ohio (since 2002); Idaho Shakespeare Festival in Boise, Idaho (since 1991) and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival in Incline Village, Nevada (since 2010). His appointments have resulted in a dynamic and groundbreaking producing model for the companies, in which more than 60 plays have been shared since 2002.

In 2009, Charles was honored to receive recognition for his leadership by the Cleveland Arts Prize as a recipient of the Martha Joseph Award. Other awards include The Mayor’s and Governor’s awards for Excellence in the Arts, Idaho. From 1988 to 1992, he held the position of artistic director at the Sierra Repertory Theatre in California. He has also worked with The Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse, the Milwaukee and Missouri repertory theaters, Actor’s Theatre of Phoenix and the Los Angeles Shakespeare Festival. In addition to his work with the companies in Ohio, Idaho and

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Nevada, Charles is active within the community. He has served as a member of the strategic planning committee for the Morrison Center, as producer of the FUNDSY Award Gala (’96, ’98 and 2000), and as producer of the 1996 Idaho Governor’s Awards in the Arts. Charles has served on the board of the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Downtown Rotary Club. He received his B.A. from the University of the Pacific and Master of Fine Arts from the University of California, San Diego. Along with his wife, Lidia and daughter, Alexa, Charles resides in Boise, Cleveland and Lake Tahoe — a feat that is only possible because of the incredible love and support of his family, and the generous communities he serves!

Matthew Webb Music Director Eleven seasons with GLT Matthew’s credits earlier this season include sound design for Macbeth and music direction for A Christmas Carol. Previously at Great Lakes Theater, his credits include Forever Plaid, Hamlet, The Fantasticks, Sweeney Todd, Sondheim on Sondheim, Guys and Dolls, Cabaret, Bat Boy: The Musical, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Into the Woods, Macbeth, Two Gentlemen of Verona and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Matthew is a proud graduate of the Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music. He sends abundant love and gratitude to Vicky, Sara, Charlie and his amazing parents, Carol and Jerry.

Designers David Gotwald Sound Designer Four seasons with GLT

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Over the last three decades, David was the sound mixer for numerous Broadway productions, including A Chorus Line (1981), Dreamgirls (1983), Cabaret (1988), Jerome Robbins’ Broadway (1989), Fosse (1998), The Producers (2000), Gypsy (2007) and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (2014). David designed the sound for the Tony Award-winning Jay Johnson - The Two

and Only (2006) and The Musical of Musicals. Concert sound credits include those for Tommy Tune, Mandy Patinkin and Patti LuPone, and for special events at The Brooklyn Academy of Music, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and NY City Center Encores series. Currently, David is a faculty adviser at Carnegie Mellon University and designer for Bricolage Production Company.

Esther M. Haberlen Costume Designer Fifteen seasons with GLT Esther’s previous credits for GLT include Les Misérables, The Fantasticks and Much Ado About Nothing. Other local credits include Beck Center for the Arts, Baldwin Wallace University, Case Western Reserve University/ Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program, Chagrin Valley Performing Arts Academy, Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland Opera Theater, Cleveland Public Theater, Dobama Theater and Willoughby Fine Arts Association. Esther holds a BFA in theater production and design from the State University of New York-Fredonia and is costume director for GLT and sister theaters, Idaho Shakespeare Festival and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. A native of Syracuse, N.Y., she has proudly called Cleveland home since 2003. Love and thanks to the whole team onstage and off.

Jeff Herrmann Scenic Designer Twelve seasons with GLT This is Jeff’s 12th season as a resident designer with the company and his first season as production manager. Selected designs for GLT include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Cabaret, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, Les Misérables and My Fair Lady, all joint productions with Idaho Shakespeare Festival.

Other ISF productions include I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; The Spitfire Grill and Little Shop of Horrors. Jeff holds an M.F.A. in scene and lighting design from Southern Illinois University, and he is a member of United Scenic Artists Local 829.

Sarah Kelso* Stage Manager Three seasons with GLT

Greg’s design credits include Ride the Cyclone, ACT Theatre; Ride the Cyclone, MCC Theatre; Mary Stuart, Ride the Cyclone, Road Show, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre; Something Wicked This Way Comes, Delaware Theatre Company; Marjorie Prime, Outside Mullingar, Mr Burns, Silent Sky, Sons of the Prophet, 44 Plays for 44 Presidents, Forward Theatre; Permanent Collection, Madison Repertory Theatre; Elf, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Oklahoma, Tommy (Jeff Award Recipient), Mary Poppins, Annie, 42nd Street, Paramount Theatre; Rock of Ages, The Game’s Afoot, Les Misérables, Oliver!, Drury Lane Theatre. Greg has also designed more than 50 productions for Cedar Fair Amusement Park across the country.

Sarah’s previous shows include Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet. Eight seasons with Idaho Shakespeare Festival: The Hound of the Baskervilles, Forever Plaid, The Fantasticks, Steel Magnolias.

Seven seasons with Boise Contemporary Theater: The Roommate, House of Tomorrow, Good Bitch Goes Down, The Storm in the Barn, Hand to God, The Clean House, Where Did We Sit on the Bus, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Constellations, A Skull in Connemara. Two seasons with Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (ASM): Forever Plaid, The Comedy of Errors, The Fantasticks, Romeo and Juliet. Sarah is a graduate of Boise State University’s Department of Theatre Arts.

Amy Essick Assistant Stage Manager Four seasons with GLT

Stage Management Tim Kinzel* Production Stage Manager Eight seasons with GLT Tim has stage managed 20 plus productions for Great Lakes Theater. Recent credits include A Christmas Carol, Misery, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, My Fair Lady, Hamlet, Forever Plaid. He has multiple stage management credits from Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Playwrights Horizon, Cherry Lane Theater NYC and Houston’s Stages Repertory Theatre. Love to his family and friends.

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Previous GLT production assistant/assistant stage manager credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Forever Plaid, Wait Until Dark, Twelfth Night, The Fantasticks, And Then There Were None, The Secret Garden, A Christmas Carol, The Tempest, Les Misérables and The Merry Wives of Windsor.

Amy earned her BA in theater studies from Kent State University. She has also worked as the company manager for Porthouse Theater and The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. Love to all my family and friends and thank you for all of the support!

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DONORS The trustees, staff and artistic company of Great Lakes Theater express our deepest gratitude to the hundreds of supporters of Cleveland’s Classic Company. The donors listed below and on the following pages made generous gifts to our Annual Fund between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. “I can no other answer make but thanks.” Twelfth Night, Act III, Scene iii

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Make a Contribution Great Lakes Theater served more than 130,000 students and adults last year through its Hanna and Ohio Theatre mainstage productions and education programs throughout northeast Ohio. This would not have been possible without the annual support of the hundreds of generous donors listed below. Please consider joining the Great Lakes Theater family by making a contribution to support Cleveland’s Classic Company. Visit the “Support Us” section of our website (GreatLakesTheater.org) or call us at (216) 453-4449 to learn more about our Membership and donation opportunities.

Sponsors: Company Sponsors $100,000 and above The Cleveland Foundation***

Cuyahoga Arts & Culture*** Lead Sponsors $50,000 to $99,999 The David & Inez Myers Foundation*** Ohio Arts Council*** The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation***

The George Gund Foundation*** The Kulas Foundation*** The John P. Murphy Foundation***

Sponsors $25,000 to $49,999 The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation* The Community Foundation of Lorain County*** The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation*** The Reinberger Foundation***

Season Sponsors:

Shakespeare in American Communities: National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest John & Barbara Schubert***

Media Sponsors:

Great Lakes Theater Business Alliance:

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*3 – 5 consecutive years as a donor **6 – 9 consecutive years as a donor ***10 or more consecutive years as a donor

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THE SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY

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Annual Fund donors of $1,000 and above are members of Great Lakes Theater’s “Shakespeare Society” and are entitled to special, exclusive benefits, including invitations to special events and activities. For more information, contact Todd Krispinsky at (216) 453-4449.

Avon Circle ($10,000 to $24,999)

Globe Circle ($2,500 to $4,999)

Folio Circle ($1,000 to $2,499)

The Abington Foundation** Eaton Corporation*** First Energy Foundation The GAR Foundation*** Jack & Mary Ann Katzenmeyer*** Janet E. Neary*** The Lubrizol Foundation*** Nordson Corporation Foundation** Don & Anne Palmer*** Tim & Lynn Pistell*** PNC* Georgianna T. Roberts*** The Shubert Foundation*** Thomas G. & Ruth M. Stafford***

Anonymous (2) Chuck & Bonnie Abbey** Walt & Laura Avdey** Dalia & Robert Baker*** Mitch & Liz Blair*** Glenn & Jenny Brown*** Mr. & Mrs. Homer D. W. Chisholm*** The George W. Codrington Charitable Foundation*** Gail Cudak & Thomas Young*** Timothy J. Downing & Ken Press* Charles, Lidia & Alexa Fee** Dianne V. Foley* Steve Gariepy & Nancy Sin*** Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Hartwell*** Mary Elizabeth Huber William W. Jacobs*** Katie Kennedy & Doug White The Laub Foundation*** Victor C. Laughlin, M.D. Memorial Foundation Trust*** Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Mayer*** Jack McGrath*** Katie McVoy & Justin Cernansky Donald W. Morrison*** Nicholas & Sue Peay*** Dr. Scott & Mrs. Judy Pendergast*** Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Peterman*** Thomas A. Piraino & Barbara C. McWilliams** Prof. Alan Miles Ruben & Judge Betty Willis Ruben* Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Ruhl*** Kim Sherwin** Sally J. Staley*** Arthur L. Thomas John and Lori Wheeler Kevin M. & Anne R. White** Robert & Emily Williams* Ms. Rebecca A. Zuti & Mr. Anthony D. DeCello**

Anonymous (1) Michelle R. Arendt*** Robyn & David Barrie*** John & Laura Bertsch** David & Carolyn Bialosky* Kim & Bart Bixenstine** Jack & Janice Campbell*** Beverly J. Coen** Ms. Leslie C. Dickson* Barry & Suzanne Doggett*** Dr. Howard Epstein The Gries Family Foundation*** Elizabeth Grove & Rich Bedell* Drs. Thomas & Cynthia Gustaferro Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.*** Kenneth Karosy*** Faisal Khan & Angela DiCorleto Donna M. & Alex I. Koler The Milton A. & Charlotte R. Kramer Charitable Foundation* John J. and JoAnn D. Lane* Mr. & Mrs. William E. MacDonald III* Mr. & Mrs. Douglas McGregor Ms. Danielle M. Morris Ms. Karen Nemec** Mr. & Mrs. Patrick W. O’Connor** Mr. & Mrs. Wilmer M. Piper*** John & Norine Prim*** Ms. Ana G. Rodriguez Linda Schlageter*** Brit & Kate Stenson*** Christopher & Gail Steward Helen F. & Louis Stolier Family Foundation The Alvah Stone & Adele Corning Chisholm Memorial Fund Diana & Eugene Stromberg*** Gerald F. Unger*** Mary C. Warren** Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Warren Mr. & Mrs. Paul L. Wellener IV*** Julie Sabroff Willoughby Mr. Lee C. Zeiszler*

Stratford Circle ($5,000 to $9,999) The Eva L. & Joseph M. Bruening Foundation*** Mr. Todd M. Burger & Ms. Kristie Beck* Bill & Judie Caster** Carol Dolan & Greggory Hill** Richard & Evelyn Dolejs** Natalie Epstein*** Ernst & Young, LLP*** The Harry K. & Emma R. Fox Foundation*** The Giant Eagle Foundation** Paul R. & Denise Horstman Keen** Diane Kathleen Hupp* Susan & John Lebold Mr. & Mrs. Leslie H. Moeller*** David P. Porter & Margaret K. Poutasse*** The Sherwin-Williams Company Laura & Alvin Siegal*** Paul A. and Sonja F. Unger Fund The Thomas H. White Foundation, a KeyBank Trust**

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*3-5 consecutive years as a donor. **6-9 consecutive years as a donor. *** 10 or more consecutive years as a donor.

THE LEGACY SOCIETY

Great Lakes Theater’s Legacy Society honors individuals, families, foundations and other generous donors that make gifts to Great Lakes Theater’s Endowment Fund or have made a provision for Great Lakes Theater through their estate plans.

Please consider becoming a member of the growing list of generous Great Lakes Theater Legacy Society supporters and help ensure that classic theater endures for future generations in northeast Ohio by designating Great Lakes Theater a beneficiary in your will, trust or other estate plans.

“Evermore thanks.”

Kathleen L. Barber* Marilyn* & Paul* Brentlinger Willard & Donna Carmel Mary* & Leigh Carter Natalie & Morton* Epstein Gerald Freedman GAR Foundation Edward S. Godleski Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson

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Mary Jane Davis Hartwell* Samuel S. Hartwell The Hershey Foundation Jack & Mary Ann Katzenmeyer Kate Lunsford Mary Anne* & Jack McGrath Janet & Bob* Neary James A . Nelson* Donald & Anne Palmer

Jean Z.* & John S.* Piety Tim & Lynn Pistell Professor Alan Miles Ruben & Judge Betty Willis Ruben The John Sherwin Family George* & Marjorie* Springer Thomas G. & Ruth M. Stafford Arthur L. Thomas Audrey* & Dick* Watts

Gifts to the Great Lakes Theater Endowment Fund were received from the following donors between July 1 and December 31, 2017.

Edward S. Godleski Janet & Bob* Neary Thomas* and Margaret Lynch Mary Jane Davis Hartwell* Jean Z.* & John S.* Piety Charitable Trust David P. Porter & Margaret K. Poutasse in memory of Morton G. Epstein *Deceased: The legacy of these generous donors lives on for future generations.

LEAVE A LEGACY!

For more information regarding planned gifts, please contact Todd Krispinsky, Director of Institutional Advancement.

(216) 453-4449 | tkrispinsky@greatlakestheater.org

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The following individuals made their first gift, returned as active donors or increased their gift to Great Lakes Theater’s Annual Fund during the period of July 1, 2017 through March 15, 2018. The Great Lakes Theater family is grateful for your support!

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Dr. & Mrs. Peter & Kathy Alscher Thomas & Joan Baker Fred & Mary Behm Donna Beletic John & Laura Bertsch Mr. Peter Blohm & Mrs. Consuelo Molins Blohm Paul & Heather Blonsky Bernice A. Bolek John Bolton Mr. Stanley C. Brandt & Ms. Mary K. Whitmer V. Elizabeth Brown H.F. & J.C. Burkhardt Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Charlick Mr. & Mrs. Homer D. W. Chisholm Ms. Joanne Clifford John & Donna Clifford Christopher & Nancy Coburn Mr. & Ms. James Collins Robert & Susan Conrad Dr. & Mrs. Kevin D. Cooper Stan & Lisa Corwin Dr. & Mrs. Dale H. Cowan Samuel Cowling Ms. & Mr. M. Judith Crocker Mrs. Mary J. Decker Mr. & Mrs. John Doucette Gene & Patricia Ewald Ms. Nancy Facchiano Jon & Mary Fancher Mr. Joseph A. Ferritto Mary Ann & Joseph Fischer Dale & Linda Gabor Nicholas & Marsha Gallo Deborah A. Geier Bob & Mia Graf Ms. Lisa Greb Ms. Kathy Grekco Lee & Peter Haas Ms. Bonnie Ann Hajek Mr. & Mrs. William Hasler Geoffrey Michael Heller Memorial Fund Ms. Eleanor W. Helper Tom & Luz Higgason Mark & Lynn Hofflund Ms. Carolyn R. Horn

Dr. Randal N. Huff Ms. Mary Immormino Ms. Elizabeth A. Irwin Ms. Marie Ivkanec Deb & Gar Kaminski Dr. Steven & Lena Kanter Samuel C. Kennell Mary Jo Klements James & Rosemary Koehler Ronald G. Kollar Ursula Korneitchouk Pat Murphy & Mike Kupiec Mr. & Mrs. John J. Lane Jennifer & Robert Larson Eva & Rudolf Linnebach Ken & Mary Loparo Mr. & Mrs. John S. Lupo Ms. Susan E. Lust Mr. Alex Machaskee Paul S. Malchesky Ms. Janet Mann Prof. & Ms. James Marino Gretchen Mates Mr. David McKissock Jennifer & Peter Meckes The Mersol Family Steven & Dolly Minter Toni & Linda Moore Mr. & Mrs. John C. Morley Ms. Susan N. Morley Mr. Ronald Mortus Ms. Karen Nemec Ms. Brenda Norton Barbara J. Burke Mr. & Mrs. John R. Pendergast Mary Perkins Mr. & Mrs. James M. Petras Thomas A. Piraino & Barbara C. McWilliams Mr. William Plesec Mr. & Mrs. Louis Pongracz Ms. Karen Powers Ms. Betsy R. Quinn Thomas & Helen Rathburn Rick & Paula Reed Ms. Jacqueline Y. Rhodes Ms. Judy Riga Linda Schlageter

Mrs. Lois Schneider William & Lisa Schonberg Steve & Kathy Schultz Jeff & Beth Ann Sedam Mr. Bahman Y. Sharif Ms. Annette Shaughnessy Donna Sheridan Kim Sherwin Naomi G. & Edwin Z. Singer Family Fund, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Ferderation of Cleveland Mary Slak Dr. & Mrs. Lynn A. Smith Ms. Dana Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Dale M. Sroka Mr. Arthur D. Stehlik & Mrs. Sherri L. Stehlik Christopher & Gail Steward Ms. Nancy Stokes Ms. Katherine Stokes-Shafer Albert Stratton Ms. Kara Suzelis Ms. Margaret A. Svoboda Mr. & Mrs. Sean Swick Karl & Carol Theil Dr. Joanne M. Uniatowski Anne Unverzagt & Richard Goddard Carol Lee Vella Ryan Vidmar Ms. Kimberly A. Vivolo Natalie Vloedman Mr. & Ms. Michael Wagner John & Lori Wheeler Mr. Adam Wilde Colleen Williams & Jim Persichitti Robert C. & Emily C. Williams Ms. Jean Wingate Mr. Paul Wolansky Ms. Nancy N. Yood Ms. Maxene Zion

Sustainers ($500 to $999)

Patrons ($250 to $499) The Thomas and Joann Adler Family Donor Advised Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland*** Joel & Teresa Andreani Thomas & Joan Baker* Mr. & Mrs. Benham S. Bates** Fred & Mary Behm*** Kathy Berkshire John & Jeannene Bertosa** Gary & Kay Bluhm** Bernice A. Bolek*** Bette Bonder & Patrick Bray** Richard & Mary Ann Brockett* Mr. & Mrs. Eric J. Carlson Cindy & Tim Carr* Ms. Megan Casserlie* Robert and Susan Conrad Dr. & Mrs. Kevin D. Cooper*

Associates ($125 to $249) Anonymous (5) Lori Adler** Ms. Nancy J. Arndt Dolores P. Bastaich Ms. Pamela Benson* Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Berges Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Beyer Roger Bielefeld** Martha & Wayne Bifano Denise Blanda Susan Bobey**

John Bolton*** Ms. Dorothy F. Borer* Joanne R. Bratush*** James F. Brown Mike & Carole Brown* V. Elizabeth Brown** Larry & Andi Carlini** Mr. & Mrs. Lucien H. Case Jean McQuillan & Richard Christ*** John & Donna Clifford*** James Collins Rollin & Anne Conway** Stan & Lisa Corwin David & Gayle Cratty*** Daniel Divis Daniel & Joyce Dyer * Mr. & Mrs. Robert Eikenburg*** Robert Erikson Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Fairchild David V. Foos*** Charles & Julia Gall** Mrs. Carla Gallagher* Mrs. Barbara J. Garris Deborah A. Geier*** Greg & Gail Gibson*** Virginia T. Goetz* Elaine H. Green Jean E. Gubbins** Tom & Kirsten Hagesfeld** Michael & Suzanne Harris* Curt & Karen Henkle** Robin Herrington-Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Hicks Kathy & Jamie Hogg*** Clyde A. Horn*** Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Janson* Marilyn & Howard Karfeld*** Lauren Kawentel** William & Marion Kettering* Michael & Lynn Kleinman* Mr. Thomas Knox* Mr. & Mrs. Mark D. Kozel*** Jacob Kronenberg & Barbara Belovich*** Eleanor & Stephen Kushnick*** Leslie Lahr* Jennifer & Robert Larson* Mr.& Mrs. Brian Lawler* Gregory Leach* Gregory & Vickie Leyes* Thomas & Sheryl Love Mr. & Mrs. John M. Lovett* Brian & Renee Lowery** Robert & Beth MacMurray* Kimberly A. Mahoney Manubay Joshua K. Mayers Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. McDonald*** Bill & Marilyn Miller Roy & Cindy Moore*** Toni & Linda Moore** Ms. Barbara H. Nahra Tom & Mary Neff** Thomas Neff Robert & Margery Orth Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Patalon* Ms. Diane L. Pauley Brian Perry & Ka Pi Hoh* Ms. Mary L. Pollak* Andrew & Brenda Pongracz*

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Anonymous (1) Jeffrey Boecker & Susan Iler Julia & Ben Brouhard* H.F. & J.C. Burkhardt*** Beverly & Bruce Cameron* Donald & Annamarie Chick*** Eileen Kennedy & Greg Cloyd Bruce & Maryellen Cudney* Carolyn & Charles Dickson*** Mary Dolan & David Haracz James Eschmeyer*** Evans Charitable Foundation Dale & Linda Gabor Janet & Patricia Glaeser*** Gary & Joanna Graeff* Virginia Hansen*** Mr. & Mrs. Donald Kimmel** Chris & Laura Larson Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Lesh Eva & Rudolf Linnebach* Ken & Mary Loparo*** Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Lynch*** Mark & Barbara Mazzone* Francis & Viola McDowell** Helen & Harry Mercer** The Music and Drama Club Deborah L. Neale*** Doug Perkowski Mr. John Rampe Thomas & Helen Rathburn** Naomi G. & Edwin Z. Singer Family Fund, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland** Karl & Carol Theil Raymond Voelker* William Wilkinson Margaret & Loyal Wilson* Women’s Committee of Great Lakes Theater Festival*** Brian Wynne & Patrick Cozzens** Ms. Margaret E. Zellmer* Patrick M. Zohn*** John & Jane Zuzek***

Audrey DeClement*** Pete & Margaret Dobbins* Mr. & Mrs. L. William Erb* Jon & Mary Fancher** Ann & Harry Farmer* Mr. Joseph A. Ferritto Mary Eileen Fogarty*** Mr. & Mrs. Gerald R. Frei** Ted & Nancy Goble Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Gray** John Greene* Robert T. Hexter Rick Hoch Mr. Herbert J. Hoppe, Jr. Robert & Linda Jenkins** Amy & Jeff Johnson* Bernie & Nancy Karr*** Ms. Joylen J. Kent* Charles King & Catherine Keating Bill & Susan Kirchner Bob & Nanci Kirkpatrick*** Ronald G. Kollar*** Stephen & Carolyn Kuerbitz Fred & Joann Lafferty*** Morton & Lola Litt* Anne R. & Kenneth E. Love** Jennifer & Peter Meckes* The Mersol Family*** David & Leslee Miraldi*** Steve Z. & Mary Gibbs Mitchell*** Dale Sr., Dale Jr. & Gayle Montgomery Frank Rausche Dr. Edward J. Rockwood*** Reinhold & Ginny Roedig*** Mrs. Sharon M. Rogers*** Otmar & Rota Sackerlotzky*** Paul Schumacher Dr. Howard Simon* Dr. & Mrs. Lynn A. Smith*** The Edward & Katherine Thomas Family Frank & Vicki Titas** Robert & Marti Vagi** Mr. & Mrs. James D. Vail** Carol Lee Vella*** James L. Wagner** Nancy-Anne Wargo* Dr. & Mrs. Gregory A. Watts** Chris & Mary Weaver Mrs. Betty S. Weiss** Mr. John Wiedemann & Ms. Pamela Schnellinger* David Wildermuth Donald & Dorothy Zito*

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Mr. & Mrs. Louis Pongracz** Ms. Bette M. Prendergast James & Susan Prince* Mr. & Mrs. James A. Saks** Donna Schuerger*** Donna Sheridan*** Richard Shirey* Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Slavin*** Marg Slesnick Anthony Smits Mr. & Mrs. John Southworth* William E. Spatz** Susan St. John** Kathlyn & Harry Stenzel*** Anita K. Stoll Mr. & Mrs. Timothy L. Sullivan** Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Tatman* Dr. & Mrs. Ken Tomecki*** Dorothy Ann Turick Elizabeth Twohig Anne Unverzagt & Richard Goddard** Christine and Daniel Vento* Mrs. Barbara S. Walker Thomas M. Wladyka* Jeanne Wojciechowicz James & Sandra Wood** John & Dianne Young*

Friends ($75 to $124) Anonymous (2) Ms. Josephine B. Anderson Kimberley Barton Thomas D. Basco Brian & Teresa Bester Tom & Dorothy Bier Elizabeth A. Billings Dr. & Mrs. Dieter F. Bloser*** Phyliss M. Boggs Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Bolton*** Dr. W. H. Boom & Ms. Anne L. Batzell Mr. Stanley C. Brandt & Ms. Mary K. Whitmer*** Susan Brenneman Barbara J. Burke** Kathy Caldwell Robert S. Carillio Dr. & Mrs. Dale H. Cowan* Samuel Cowling** Dr. Ben S. Curatolo Judith Darus* Lowell & Carole Davis*** Chris & Mary Ann Deibel*** Donna Douglas*** Virginia Dybicz The Eldridge Family Janice Evans** Douglas D. Farling Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Field*** Daniel Fishwick Carmela Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Lou Galizio*** Marian Hancy** Jean Heller* Frank & Gerry Hoffert** Mark & Lynn Hofflund* Ron & Joanne Hulec*** William Ivancic**

Marie Ivkanec* Thomas Jecker Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Kelley Dennis Kelly** Mr. Gilbert P. Kenehan* Samuel C. Kennell* Mr. Kenneth R. Kessler Mr. & Mrs. Albert Kirby Mr. & Mrs. Gregory G. Kruszka* Ms. Linda V. Lefkovitz* James M. Lewan James Marino Anne Martin Francis Martin Connie May James L. Mayer Cathy J. McCall*** Rev. Edward E. Mehok*** Antoinette Miller*** Diane Moffett Mr. John M. Moss & Mrs. Karen J. Moss Kim Whitesel-Nakel Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neides Mark Norris Gerald Norton Maura O’Donnell-McCarthy Joan M. Oravec*** Meribeth Pannitto Peggy & Michael Partington*** Mr. Alan A. Pomiecko Larry & Susan Rakow* Judy & Clifford Reeves** The Reinker Family*** Mr. & Mrs. Gerald P. Rencehausen Peter E. Renerts Ms. Jacqueline Y. Rhodes** Robinson Family Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland* Mr. Mark J. Salling & Ms. Cindie Carroll Pankhurst*** Doris A. Schultz** Steve & Kathy Schultz** Linda Sebald* Randall & Sara Shaner Dr. Dave & Faye Sholiton* Ms. Sue N. Siefert Ms. Ellen J. Skinner Mary Slowey Roy & Alma Smith* Edward W. & Donna Rae Smith James Sonday James Spallino Gail Stroud Laura L. Sutera Ms. Elizabeth Swenson* Linda Taege Carol A. Vidoli*** Michael Wagner Tom Wagner & Malinda Smyth** Rev. & Mrs. David M. Walker*** Sharon & Yoash Wiener*** Todd Wilson Ms. Janet R. Wolf Arthur & Deborah Zinn* *3 – 5 consecutive years as a donor **6 – 9 consecutive years as a donor ***10 or more consecutive years as a donor

Gifts were received in honor of: Morton & Natalie Epstein Michael J. Peterman Sally J. Staley Betty S. Weiss

Gifts were received in memory of: Claudine Clinton Marcia Detwiler Morton G. Epstein Diana Fee Mary Jane Davis Hartwell Robert D. Neary

The Women’s Committee Formed in 1961, the committee is Great Lakes Theater’s longest standing volunteer support group. Members act as hosts for our actors, provide support in our administrative office and at events, and cheer us on throughout the season. If you would like to become a member, call Joanne Hulec at (216) 252-8717 for more information.

Officers Janice Campbell, President Kathy Berkshire, Co-Vice Chair Barb Chernus, Co-Vice Chair Viola McDowell, Recording Secretary Bernice Bolek, Corresponding Secretary Nanci Kirkpatrick, Treasurer

Matching Gift Corporations ArcelorMittal Eaton Corporation GE Foundation GlaxoSmithKline Foundation IBM Corporation The Lubrizol Foundation Nordson Corporation Foundation PNC Progressive Insurance Foundation Schneider Electric North America Foundation The Sherwin-Williams Company Many companies, like the ones listed above, match all or a portion of their employees’ charitable giving. Is your employer a matching gift company? Find out by contacting your employer or the Great Lakes Theater Development Office at (216) 453-4449.

Every effort is made to ensure that our donor records are current and correct.

Please call the Development Office at (216) 453-4442 with questions or to report updates and revisions.

TRUSTEES Chair

Thomas G. Stafford *†

President

Timothy J. Downing *

Secretary

Kim Bixenstine *

Treasurer

Walter Avdey *

Trustees

Michelle Arendt Jennifer Armstrong Dalia Baker Gary Benz David L. Bialosky

Todd M. Burger * William Caster * Gail L. Cudak Carolyn Dickson † Leslie Dickson William B. Doggett † Carol Dolan * Dr. Howard G. Epstein Natalie Epstein *† Dianne V. Foley * Stephen H. Gariepy Lynn M. Gattozzi Elizabeth A. Grove * Arthur C. Hall, III Samuel Hartwell * Mary Elizabeth Huber Diane Hupp William W. Jacobs *†

John E. Katzenmeyer † Denise Horstman Keen Kathleen Kennedy * Faisal Khan * John W. Lebold * William E. MacDonald III † Ellen Stirn Mavec † Mary J. Mayer John E. McGrath † Katie McVoy * Leslie H. Moeller Mike Mumford Janet E. Neary † Pamela G. Noble * Michael J. Peterman † Timothy K. Pistell † David P. Porter † Georgianna T. Roberts †

Ana Rodriguez John D. Schubert † Peter Shimrak † Sally J. Staley Diana W. Stromberg Jason Ronald Suslak Kristine M. Tesar Gerald F. Unger Thomas D. Warren Nancy Wellener Kevin M. White Julie Sabroff Willoughby Patrick Zohn Rebecca A. Zuti * Executive Committee † Life Trustee

In 2002, Great Lakes Theater (Cleveland, Ohio) and Idaho Shakespeare Festival (Boise, Idaho) conceived a unique, strategic producing alliance designed to maximize return on organizational investments, increase production efficiencies, create long term work opportunities for artists and share best practices. In 2010, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (Incline Village, Nevada) joined the collaborative — further contributing to the momentum of the revolutionary producing prototype's success. The long term results have been remarkable. The alliance's three independent, 501c3 regional theaters have shared over 50 jointly-created productions — each featuring long term, multi-city employment opportunities for artistic company members. This revolutionary producing model has realized its vision and exceeded expectations while simultaneously resulting in notable audience growth for each company.

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STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

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STAFF Leadership Charles Fee, Producing Artistic Director Bob Taylor, Executive Director

Management Team

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Director of Educational Services.................Kelly Schaffer Florian Production Manager................................Jeff Herrmann Director of Institutional Advancement.................Todd Krispinsky Director of Educational Programming...... Lisa Ortenzi

Artistic Artistic Associate..............................................Tom Ford

Education Education Outreach Associate................David Hansen School Residency Program Actor-Teachers................... Luke Brett, DeLee Cooper, Adam Graber, Tim Keo, Kimberly Martin, Zyrece Montgomery, Will Sanborn, Leah Smith

Finance & Administration Manager of Finance & Administration...................Stephanie Reed

Institutional Advancement Audience Engagement Coordinator........ Jeremy Lewis Marketing & Communications Manager................................................. Kacey Shapiro Donor Relations Associate...............Elizabeth Steward

Production Assistant Production Manager...............Corrie Purdum Technical Director.......................................Mark Cytron Assistant Technical Director..........William Langenhop Master Carpenter.......................................Lindsay Loar Carpenter/Welder...............................Richard Haberlen Carpenters............................ Val Kozlenko, Gary Zsigrai Properties Master..............................Jessica Rosenlieb Assistant Properties Master..............Bernadine Cockey Costume Shop Manager................. Esther M. Haberlen Assistant Shop Manager/Draper....................Leah Loar Draper.......................................................... Diana Sidley First Hand........................................... Christina Spencer

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Crafts.............................................................Zack Hickle Stitchers........................Zack Hickle, Mackenzie Malone Wardrobe Supervisors................... Colleen McLaughlin Wardrobe Crew............... Mackenzie Malone, Ian Smith Wig Design............................................... Amber Morrow Master Electrician.....................................Tammy Taylor Electrics Assistant............................Gregory S. Falcione Charge Scenic Artist.................................... Ruth Lohse Scenic Artist........................................Justine Schneider Audio Supervisor.....................................Brian Chismar Production Stage Manager......................... Tim Kinzel* Stage Manager.......................................... Sarah Kelso* Assistant Stage Manager............................. Amy Essick Run Crew................. Gregory S. Falcione, Tammy Taylor, Gary Zsigrai Hanna Theatre Crew........... Thomas Boddy, Chris Guy, Shaun Milligan, Nathan Tulenson

Volunteers

Company Doctor.......Dr. Donald Ford & Cleveland Clinic Trinity High School Intern......................Maxwell O’Neal Education Interns..........Hannah Gears, Elizabeth Tofig Costume Intern.............................................Erica Talion

Special Thanks Arrow Video Great Lakes Theater is a member of the League of Resident Theaters (LORT) and operates under agreements with LORT, Actors’ Equity Association, American Federation of Musicians, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, and the United Scenic Artists, which are unions representing professional actors, stage managers, musicians, stagehands, directors, choreographers, and designers, respectively, in the United States.

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PLAYHOUSE SQUARE HISTORY Hanna Theatre Trivia Since its opening in 1921, the Hanna Theatre has been the site of two world premieres: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Me and Juliette in 1953 and, in 1974, Odyssey

by Michel Legrand starring Yul Brynner.

Another first occurred in 1937, when Gilbert and Sullivan’s first Cleveland-staged opera was performed at the Hanna by the D’Oyly Carte Company from London.

The GE Chandelier

A Change in History?

One of many fascinating items to be found in the book Playhouse Square: An Entertaining History deals with the infamous John Wilkes Booth. Booth performed locally at the old Academy of Music, which was one of the first drama schools in the country and was located at 1371 W. 6th Street.

It was at that Cleveland Academy where he would play his last role prior to performing at Washington D.C.’s Ford Theatre where he would assassinate President Lincoln. (Might history have been changed if the Academy had held over Booth’s play for an extended run?)

Patterns in Plaster As you walk through the theaters, you may notice various patterns within the plaster decoration. Common are dentil, lamb tongue, rope and rosettes. Other patterns you may see have been associated with certain meanings since they were first used hundreds or even thousands of years ago, such as the acanthus leaf (immortality), egg and dart (life and death), and the palm leaf, first used in ancient Egypt as a reference to the Nile River. In the KeyBank

What Would It Cost to Build Them Today?

Even though the Connor Palace is not the largest of the Playhouse Square venues, it was the most costly to build ($3.5 million) by the time it premiered on Nov. 6, 1922.

The largest theater, the State, (opened Feb. 5, 1921) was built at a cost of $2 million; the Ohio (Feb. 14, 1921) also cost $2 million, and the Allen’s costs totaled $1.9 million when it opened April 1, 1921.

(Exact building costs for the Hanna Theatre — which opened March 28, 1921 — have yet to be uncovered.)

Going Green While red is the color most often associated with theaters, Playhouse Square is making efforts to go “green.” You will find receptacles for recycling paper, plastic and cans, along with those designated specifically for the program you’re currently reading, throughout the complex. Lighting fixtures are being switched to LED for increased energy efficiency. And the Playhouse Square administrative office is making strides towards going paperless.

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Officially the world’s largest outdoor chandelier, the 20-foot tall GE Chandelier is adorned with 4200 crystals. To find out how it was made, visit the Playhouse Square YouTube channel.

State Theatre, if you look closely and carefully, you can find ox skulls, which were believed to offer protection from natural elements. And throughout the theaters, you will find griffins, mythical creatures thought of as guardians.

A Phoenix from the Ashes In 1964, the Ohio Theatre lobby and auditorium were destroyed by fire. When the fledgling Playhouse Square organization restored the spaces in 1982, funding and time constraints made it possible only for the auditorium to be fully restored. Thanks to a gift from the George Gund Foundation, the lobby was re-created in its original splendor in 2016. You can watch a documentary about the project, “Restoring the Legacy,” on Playhouse Square’s YouTube channel.

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PLAYHOUSE SQUARE GUEST SERVICES Guest Assistance For questions or service that may provide a quality, entertaining experience, please see the House Manager on duty. A RedCoat usher can direct you to their office location.

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We Love Hearing From Our Guests Your feedback is important. For matters that are not immediate or for additional questions you may have, please access our online comment form at playhousesquare. org/contact-us.

We read and share all comments with the staff and meet often to discuss how we can improve upon your experience at Playhouse Square. You may also find us on Facebook at facebook.com/playhousesquare, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/playhousesquare.

Beware of Ticket Scalpers Buy your tickets ONLY from the Playhouse Square Ticket Office, at playhousesquare. org, by phone at 216-241-6000 or your licensed group/travel leader. (We cannot guarantee validity or admittance for tickets purchased elsewhere, nor can we issue replacement tickets if they are lost or stolen). Help us keep ticket prices affordable and fair for everyone.

Service for Our Guests with Special Needs Large type programs and wireless headsets are available in the House Manager’s office.

Camera Policy Cameras, including cameras on cell phones and other personal handheld devices, audio/ video tape recorders and flash photography are strictly prohibited.

Emergency Phone Number In emergency situations, family members or babysitters may call 216-771-5537 (evening hours) or 216-771-4444 (daytime hours) should they need to get a message to a guest in our theaters.

Cell Phones The experience of a live performance can be ruined by the interruption of ringtones, vibrating phones or conversation. The magic of a darkened theater can be disrupted by the light of someone text messaging as well.

Please be considerate to others and remember to turn off your cell phone for the duration of the show.

Thank You

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Playhouse Square gratefully acknow­ ledges the people of Cuyahoga County for their historical support to theater restoration, upkeep and programming, as well as through their ongoing contributions through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.

MAY/JUNE AT PLAYHOUSE SQUARE OUTCALT/ HELEN/ ALLEN ALLEN ALLEN Sunday

HANNA

Monday

Putnam/Spelling Bee Disney’s Aladdin Beehive: 60s Musical The Royale Miranda Sings Live...

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KENNEDY’S

Tuesday

OHIO

Wednesday

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Saturday

Putnam/Spelling Bee Journey to Oz Putnam/Spelling Bee Putnam/Spelling Bee The Secret Life of Journey to Oz Journey to Oz Suitcases The Secret Life of The Secret Life of Disney’s Aladdin Suitcases Suitcases Disney’s Aladdin

Putnam/Spelling Bee Journey to Oz Secret Life/Suitcases Disney’s Aladdin Lula Del Ray Beehive: The 60s Musical

Putnam/Spelling Bee Journey to Oz Secret Life/Suitcases Disney’s Aladdin Lula Del Ray Beehive: 60s Musical The Royale

Disney’s Aladdin The Royale

M AY

Thursday

1 2 3 4 5 Disney’s Aladdin Beehive: The 60s Musical The Royale Carol Burnett

Disney’s Aladdin Beehive: The 60s Musical The Royale

Disney’s Aladdin Beehive: The 60s Musical The Royale Alice

Disney’s Aladdin Beehive: The 60s Musical The Royale Alice Cleveland Jazz Orchestra

Disney’s Aladdin Beehive: The 60s Musical The Royale

Disney’s Aladdin Beehive: The 60s Musical The Royale Hi, Are You Single?

Disney’s Aladdin Beehive: The 60s Musical The Royale Hi, Are You Single?

Disney’s Aladdin Beehive: 60s Musical The Royale 2018 Dazzle Awards Hi, Are You Single?

Tiny Houses Nolan Williams Project

Disney’s Aladdin The Royale Stuff You Should Know

Disney’s Aladdin The Royale

Disney’s Aladdin The Royale Rebel Force Radio: Solo in Ohio

Disney’s Aladdin The Royale

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Disney’s Aladdin The Royale

Disney’s Aladdin Beehive: The 60s Musical The Royale Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio The Singing Angels

Disney’s Aladdin The Royale

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20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Disney’s Aladdin The Royale

JUNE

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ROYALE

27 28 29 30 31 1 2 MAY 5 - 27, 2018 OUTCALT THEATRE

BEAUTIFUL: The BEAUTIFUL: The BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical Carole King Musical Carole King Musical 2018 AHA! FESTIVAL Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin

BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical 2018 AHA! FESTIVAL Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin

BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical 2018 AHA! FESTIVAL Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin

BEAUTIFUL: The BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical Carole King Musical Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin

BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin

BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical Hershey Felder Distant Worlds/ FINAL FANTASY It’s About Time The Haunted Manor

GreatLakesTheater.org

Disney’s Aladdin Beehive: The 60s Musical The Royale Cicada

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin

BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin It’s About Time

HERSHEY FELDER AS

IRVING BERLIN

Lisa Lampanelli Cabaret Nights Revue

JUN 7 - 17, 2018 ALLEN THEATRE

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Leslie Odom Jr. with Dee Dee Bridgewater and DIVA Jazz Orchestra

Joshua Redman Smooth Jazz All Stars/Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles Dr. Lonnie Smith

Vinicius Cantuaria Terence Blanchard & Grace Kelly Snarky Puppy Common and José James

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