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Contents
President’s Welcome 9
2018 Cast 48-52
Board of Directors 11
2018 Crew 54-56
Playhouse Staff 15 Support the Playhouse 21 2018 Patrons 22-23 Corporate Sponsors 27 Playhouse History 29 Note from Artistic Director 33 Danny Kaye 36-37 Guys and Dolls 40-41
StarStruck 61 80th Anniversary 65 Summer Camp 67 Fall & Winter Happenings 69 Volunteer 71 For Your Information 72 For Autographs 73 Advertisers’ Index 74
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President’s Welcome
ighty years! Thank Kaye (in conjunction you immensely for with the Highlands PAC), your support of the Guys and Dolls, and Highlands Playhouse, Damn Yankees are famwhich has helped us ily-friendly, high-energy reach this milestone productions not to be anniversary. missed! On behalf of the Many wonderful posBoard of Directors, I sibilities are on the horiwould like to welcome zon as the Highlands you to the 2018 Summer Playhouse looks forward Season. We are grateful to moving to the newlythat you have chosen to constructed Highlands spend your valuable Performing Arts Center Ken Proctor, Board of Directors President time with us. The Board for the 2020 season. is dedicated to fulfilling With state-of-the-art our mission of enriching technical conditions the Western North Carolina community by such as will be present in our newly-conproviding live, professional theatrical and structed home, the possibilities for bigger high-quality cinematic entertainment that and more technical shows are limitless. enlightens, educates, and inspires. Our staff I hope that you’ll consider becoming a and board have worked diligently to select contributing patron so that you can help us shows for this season that engage audienc- to continue to grow, thrive, and enrich the es with our mission. An Evening with Danny cultural arts of our beautiful community.
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2018 Board of Directors Ken Proctor President
Vice-President
Debi Bock
Patrick Owings
Steve Sheppard
Rachel Friday Secretary
Doug Aldridge
Treasurer
Dinah Davis
Ashley Harllee
David Healy
Vice-President
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Playhouse Staff
William Patti, Artistic Director
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n addition to working at the Playhouse, Bill is currently the Director of Theatre at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA. He previously spent seven years serving as the Director of the Performing Arts at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. He has a BFA in Theatre Performance from Niagara University and an MFA in Acting from Kent State. Bill has acted and directed professionally in many theaters from New York to Florida. He has also performed in independent films and a national Jetblue airlines commercial. Previous Playhouse directing credits include Pippin, Annie, First Date, 9 to 5 , Dames at Sea, and last year’s favorite, Chicago. Thank you to Ken, Lance, and the entire Playhouse family for their support. Love to Brieanna, Dominic, and DJ - every piece of his heart.
Lance Matzke, Managing Director
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riginally from Florida, Lance has called Highlands his home for the past two years. Former Manager of our Box Office, he brings an artistic sensibility and a genuine enthusiasm to everything he does in his new role of Managing Director. He would like to thank his family and his very, very patient fiancée for their love and tireless support.
Paige Baty, Box Office Manager
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Highlands Native, Paige is now in her fourth season with the Playhouse. A talented artist and avid botanist, she enjoys the arts as much as the outdoors. She wishes to thank her family for their support and sends xoxo’s to the crazy-man that she’s chosen to love.
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ive, professional theatre exists on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau only through the generous support of our many contributors. They embody the true meaning of the phrase “Patrons of the Arts.” We hope you feel proud of your participation in the activities and growth of the Playhouse, which has had a tremendous impact on the cultural climate of the region. Additionally, ticket sales only make up 50 percent of our yearly budget, so contributions play an integral part in the success of the Playhouse. With deep appreciation, we thank the contributors to our summer season. Please
take time to look over the list of our members listed on pages 22-23. If your name does not appear, will you please consider joining? We’re a non-profit organization, thus your contribution is tax-deductible. All of our contributors play a supporting role! All memberships received by the printing deadline for this program have been included. To make your contribution, contact the box office at (828) 526-2695 or HighlandsPlayhouse.org. We invite you to join the magic of the 80th Season at Highlands Playhouse with a group of individuals who share a love for theatre!
Individual Membership Levels Friend $100 - $499: Recognition on Highlands Playhouse website and Playbill Theatre Lover $500 - $999: Benefits listed in Friend category plus • 2 theatre tickets Dress Circle $1,000 - $2,499: Benefits listed in Friend category plus • Recognition on screen before movies • Invitations to exclusive patron events • 4 theatre tickets • 6 movie tickets Champion $2,500 - $4,999: Benefits listed in Friend category plus • Recognition on screen before movies • Invitations to exclusive patron events • 8 theatre tickets • 16 movie tickets
Producer’s Circle $5,000 - $9,999: All benefits listed in Friend category plus • Recognition on screen before movies • Invitations to exclusive patron events • 12 theatre tickets • 4 annual movie passes • Co-sponsorship of one production Spotlight $10,000 - $14,999: Benefits listed in Friend category plus • Recognition on screen before movies • Invitations to exclusive patron events • 18 theatre tickets • 4 annual movie passes • Gift certificate for dinner for four at a Highlands restaurant • Season Sponsorship mentioned at all live performances Standing Ovation $15,000: All Benefits of Spotlight category plus • Admission for two to the Highlands Playhouse Winter Audition Process in NYC Theatre District (Flight and hotel not included)
Your Support Provides For
• Live professional summer theatre • Affordable ticket prices to one of the oldest live theaters in NC • First run movies year-round
• Children’s camps and after school programs • Internships for college students • Maintaining an historic building
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2018 Patrons
A deep gratitude to the following contributors who make the mission of the Playhouse possible.
Producer’s Circle $5,000 to $9,999 Debi & David Bock Susie Day Beverly Ellars Rachel Friday & Jeff Schenck David & Marilyn Healy Jacqueline & Vincent Hughes Jim & Marsha Meadows Patrick Owings & Tom Butler Bonnie & George Pettway Steve Sheppard & Rick Harrison Champion $2,500 to $4,999 William & Cathryn Britton Ashley Harllee Anne Koenig, LPC & Frank Shimsky John Mitchener & Heath Massey Dr. Ken Proctor & Keith Crawford Jane S. Webb Dress Circle $1,000 to $2,499 The Aderhold Family Emily Adkins Doug & Mopsy Aldridge Lynda M. Alford Fred & Susan Alias
Back Row Babes Virginia & Mike Campbell Chris Carpenter & Cathy Henson Andy Chmar & Gayle Watkins Geri & Wade Coleman Suzanne Dansby Dinah & Carter Davis John & Ann Day Kim & Bill Denney William & Leslie Doster Jimmy Evans Duane & Marcia Faulkner Henry “Greg” & Amanda Gregory Tom & Susan Herring Kay Kirby Hodges Elaine & Richard Joel Theodore & Mary Kramer Mr. & Mrs. H. Ray McPhail Mountain Findings Mr. & Mrs. John P. North, Jr. Kevin Palmer & Tom Ellicott Dr. & Mrs. James W. Rayner Albert & Susan Redd Nancy & Tred Shurling Wiley & Sarah Sloan Bob and Sandie Trevathan William & Cindy Voyles Wallis Family Fund Anne O. Watkins John Zellars, Jr. and Randy Tibbals
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Jenny Lynn & Waldo Bradley Lynn Devault and Glo Ghegan William & Leslie Doster Reeves Hardware Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hardwick Mr. & Mrs. Comer Hobbs Preston & Ann Hood Paul S. Horvath Ginger Kennedy & Kevin Naylor Ellen A. Mazer Howard & Mary Eliza McMillian Moss Charitable Trust Joe & Joan Payne Eugene & Libby Pearce Curtis & Vangie Rich Clifton & Louise Saik Gordon & Donna Skeen Joseph Terrel Bob Nosal & Bob Trisolini Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tonkin Wright & Betsy Turner Janet & Andy Walker Walter & Sarah Morgan Wingfield Lu & James Worrell Martha & Joseph Wright Joe & Donna Yanek Jane & Kenneth Youmans
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We recognize the following for generous past donations of time, talents, and money. Their support of live theatre at the Playhouse has earned them the title of
Lifetime Benefactors / Corporate Sponsors Old Edwards Inn & Spa Lupoli Construction Horst & Margaret Winkler
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The Town of Highlands Gary & Wanda Drake Tony Raffa & Scott Allbee
2018 Patrons
A deep gratitude to the following contributors who make the mission of the Playhouse possible.
Friend $100 - $499 Richard & Laurie Amerson George & Glenda Auxier Cathleen Bartinikas Mary E. Becker Carol deBolt Dan & Marty Boone Puddin Bornheim Elizabeth Bradham Bryson’s Food Store William & Nina Bugg Isolde Cahill William & Margaret Cain Lucinda S. Cannon Randy & Vickie Carroll Margina Cogswell Sherry Cooper Michael & Catherine Crosby Deckman Harry & Mary Deffebach Steven Doctor Virginia Doolittle Pamela Drummond James Dunn Leslie Egler Malise Foster Betty Ann Fugate Will & Kelly Garrett Angie & Chris Gilbert Betty & Alston Glenn Bobbie & Jon Golden Cindy S. Grimes
Mary Guy Gunn Kitty & Barrett Hawks Diane & Al Heiler Randy Henning & Bancroft Lesesne Ann & Jim Herbert Ron & Beverly Hogan Robert Holt Pam Howard Lila & Slocum Howland Linda & David Hughes Mary Ann Ingram & Kaysea Crowe Anthony & Gloria Inserillo Tom & Dee Jordan James Kimmel A. J. Land, Jr. Elizabeth Little Eugene Lashley & Peter Lloyd Dorothy & David Lyles Brenda Manning Donna McEnify Ellis & Gordon McIntyre Dale & Susan Miller Brandly & Earl Monroe Ann W. Morton Jeannie Mullen Pia & Bo Nilsson Jane & Geoffrey Nixon Julie Osborn Patricia Patterson
Pegsie Payne Pauline & Louis Perlis Eden Persons Mr. & Mrs. O. Miles Pollard, Jr. Charles Renfroe K. A. Ringbakk L. Cary Saurage Roland Saurage Kathi & Dino Schibuola Carolyn M. Sharpe Jaine Shumate Miriam & Vernon Skiles Cathy & Bob Smith Gena Smith Gloria Smith Steele Holistics Robert Steele Jennie Stowers Mrs. Walter Strom Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Talbot Clarence Taylor, Jr. Janet Taylor Jane Troup Marc Weinberg Lawrence Wilkinson Sheryl Wilson Chip & Brooke Wisdom Jill Wolfe Sherry Wright
Our list of Patrons and Supporters grows daily. Visit our website for up-to-date list.
HighlandsPlayhouse.org
Our website is also an excellent resource for ticket purchasing and current movie showings.
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THE HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS PLATEAU MAY FEEL TIMELESS, BUT IT’S ANYTHING BUT SLEEPY.
There’s the vibrant community of doers and dreamers – the year-round locals, the seasonal residents, the people who arrive as part of a mad escape or a plan to discover the things that have been lost in 21st century life. They’re the ones who breathe life into the pages of Laurel Magazine, month after month. Laurel chronicles the lives of the twin communities. We spotlight the men and women who give Cashiers and Highlands their unique character. Our calendar is a signpost for the events that fill the days and nights with wonder and excitement, and we highlight the restaurants and galleries that give both communities their unique anything-but-small town flavor. And we’ll whisper to you about the unspoiled natural treasures that are almost transcendent in their magic and mystery.
Subscribe to the Laurel Magazine. You don’t want to miss the story we’re telling. Year Subscription $66 | 6-month Subscription $42 www.thelaurelmagazine.com/subscribe 828.526.0173
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Corporate Sponsors
ur corporate sponsors are second to none! Thank you very much for giving your time and corporate funds to make the Highlands Playhouse a success each and every year. Sponsorships are criti-
cal for the Playhouse to continue to operate, and we believe that an investment in the Playhouse means a better tomorrow for the community. Companies are only as strong as the communities they call home.
Corporate Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact the Highlands Playhouse for Sponsorship Opportunities for your business at (828) 526-2695.
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Our History
ighlands Playhouse is one of the oldest professional summer stock theaters in the country. It is the legacy of some of Highlands’ earliest forward-thinking families. The first troupe, in the mid-1930s, was all amateurs. They performed in the Highlands School auditorium, which had been designed by an Asheville architect who charged $50 for his plans. “Even to this day,” writes Highlands historian Randolph Shaffner, “the acoustics are nearly perfect.” They started with one summer play. And with bigger ambitions, the group formally organized in the late 1930s as the Highlands Little Theater, later renamed Highlands Community Theater, and then Highlands Playhouse. Their first big production was the Broadway comedy Dulcy, written by Pulitzer Prize-winners George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly. The lead character was played by Anne Altstaetter, who had recently graduated from London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and whose mother was active in the League of Women Voters. Reserved seats for Dulcy cost 50 cents. For patrons on a tight budget, general admission bleacher seats were 35 cents. It was a sell-out crowd. Over the years, the local ensemble began to bring in professionals, including top-notch actors and directors. They mounted sophisticated plays by important authors: Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, Molière’s The Doctor in Spite of Himself, Eugène Ionesco’s Marriage
Proposal, George Bernard Shaw’s Androcles and the Lion, and Ayn Rand’s The Night of January 26th. Highlands Playhouse has trained its share of distinguished alumni. Collin Wilcox, for example, a regular on the Highlands stage and whose mother founded the group, went on to join the Mike Nichols/Elaine May improvisational group, The Compass Players, in Chicago. She also played opposite Gregory Peck in the film adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, as Mayella, whose false accusation of being raped by a black farmhand is at the center of the story. Today, Highlands Playhouse is a critical pillar of the Plateau’s cultural life. With three to four plays each summer, it is still a springboard for local drama students to hone their skills alongside professional mentors. For children, the Highlands Playhouse Summer Camp offers fun, hands-on exposure to the magical experience of writing and performing a play. And off-season, the performance space becomes a movie theater for first-run films. Just over the horizon, Highlands Playhouse will be moving to a new home − joining other cultural organizations in the newly-expanded Performing Arts Center. The new theatre will seat as many as 350, with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. Ground breaking is expected to start once a fundraising goal is met. Source: “Heart of the Blue Ridge” by Randolph Shaffner
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A Note from Bill
uckle up, Highbow and 2010’s Always, lands! The fastPatsy Cline. paced 2018 sumMeanwhile, the meat mer season is kicking of our season includes off, and we’re going to two golden age masterleave a mark! pieces – Guys and Dolls Last summer, as we and Damn Yankees . Viinvestigated our upvacious, high-powered, coming season, I kept kick-your-face, jump-tohearing what folks the-sky choreography wanted – classic titles, set to the music you high energy romps, faadore. Your toes will miliar songs, and, most hurt from tapping all importantly, to continue night long! to raise the bar! We To add to our incrediwanted to extend our ble stage talent, we Bill Patti, Artistic Director tradition of bringing have brought in our world-class talent to most accomplished Highlands and put non-stop action across production team yet! Broadway, National our beautiful, historic theater. We sought to Tours, Regional Theaters, Cruise Ships, the do this while deepening our relationships best college theatre programs in the nawithin the community, and just as importion…and a few Highlands residents…. tantly, investing in our growing relationship we’re bringing it all this year. We’ve investwith the Performing Arts Center. ed thousands of hours in making sure that This season accomplishes each of each person on our stage represents the those goals… quality our audiences deserve! So this is a tribute to you, Highlands…for An Evening with Danny Kaye is a breath of fresh air, bringing world-renowned talent supporting us for these 80 years – through growing pains and successes – and for be(and accomplished Danny Kaye impresario) Brian Childers to Highlands with his one- ing our partners as our continued growth man tribute. Partnering with the PAC on this takes us to new levels. Thank you for being show, we are building our mutual ground, the driving force in our continued success, and continue to let us know what we can and extending our recent tradition of intimate reviews of popular, classic performers do better to serve our community. Here’s to – last year’s Tenderly, 2016’s End of the Rain- another 80 years!
An Evening with Danny Kaye June 21 - 24 Guys and Dolls June 28 - July 14 Damn Yankees July 19 - August 4
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Danny Kaye An Evening With
Presented by Highlands Playhouse and Highlands PAC
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alkin’ Broadway says Brian Childers, “makes you feel as if you are watching the real Danny Kaye. Every gesture is perfect and he has mastered the mimicry and dialects that were such a great part of Kaye’s performances. It is no wonder that the Helen Hayes Awards committee chose to honor Mr. Childers for this portrayal.” With tenderness and great affection, Brian pays this tribute to one of Broadway and Hollywood’s greatest showmen. Brian becomes Danny Kaye in a way that lets a new generation discover – and an older generation revisit – a unique performer.
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hen Brian Childers crossed paths with Danny Kaye, the entertainment giant had already passed into legend, leaving behind a treasure trove of Broadway memories and comedic films. When initially approached to play Danny Kaye, Brian dived in and learned everything he could about the comedic genius and in doing so, found a connection and an uncanny ability to channel Mr. Kaye in all his unique glory. Having performed in numerous incarnations of the
story of Danny Kaye in Danny and Sylvia: A Musical Love Story, (which garnered him the Helen Hayes Award for Best Actor in a Musical), The Kid From Brooklyn, in both Los Angeles and Chicago and Danny and Sylvia Off-Broadway in New York City, Brian took some time away from channeling Mr. Kaye until, once again, he was asked to bring the music and story of Danny Kaye to Washington, DC. The one man show, An Evening with Danny Kaye was born and was received with Critical Acclaim.
An Evening with Danny Kaye is sponsored by Rachel Friday & Jeff Schenck and Geri & Wade Coleman and Jane Webb & David LaCagnina
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rian Childers (Danny Kaye) Brian has crossed the country as an actor in both straight plays and musical comedy on the New York stage, Off Broadway and regional theater. He has won critical acclaim for his portrayal of the Legendary Danny Kaye in Danny and Sylvia, A Love Story, which garnered him both the prestigious Helen Hayes Award as Best Actor in a Musical and the Mary Goldwater Award for his portrayal. National Tour: First National Tour of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer as Tom Sawyer. New York: My Wife in a Chador, Theatre for the New City; Sophia, Write Act Repertory; Obama in Naples, June Havoc Theater; Miracle on 34th St.: The Musical, Theatrical Gems;. Promenade, Legacy; The Musicals of Off-Broadway; Scandalous Behavior, York Theater; On the Town (Gabey) St. George Theater; Meester Amerika, St. Luke’s Theater. Brian is a proud member of Actor’s Equity. Visit: www.brianchilders.net and www.aneveningwithdannykaye.com.
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anny Kaye (born David Daniel Kaminsky; January 18, 1911 – March 3, 1987) was an American actor, singer, dancer, comedian and musician. His performances featured physical comedy, idiosyncratic pantomimes and rapid-fire novelty songs. Kaye starred in 17 movies, notably Wonder Man (1945), The Kid from Brooklyn (1946), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), The Inspector General (1949), Hans Christian Andersen (1952), White Christmas (1954) and The Court Jester (1956). His films were popular, especially his performances of patter songs and favorites such as Inchworm and The Ugly Duckling . He was the first ambassador-at-large of UNICEF in 1954 and received the French Legion of Honour in 1986 for his years of work with the organization.
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Guys and Dolls
A Musical Fable of Broadway
Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
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onsidered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks, and Oliviers. Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy finds a slapstick group of irreverent gamblers trying to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of New York City to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the NYC sewers, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.
Act One 1. Overture - Orchestra 2. Runyonland – Orchestra 3. Fugue For Tinhorns – Nicely, Benny, Rusty 4. Follow The Fold – Sarah, Mission 5. The Oldest Established – Nathan, Nicely, Benny, Ensemble 6. I’ll Know – Sarah, Sky 7. A Bushel And A Peck – Adelaide, Hot Box Girls
8. Adelaide’s Lament – Adelaide 9. Guys And Dolls – Nicely, Benny, Ensemble 10. Havana 11. If I Were A Bell – Sarah 12. My Time Of Day – Sky 13. I’ve Never Been In Love Before – Sky, Sarah
Act Two 1. Entr’acte 2. Take Back Your Mink – Adelaide, Hot Box Girls 3. More I Cannot Wish You - Arvide 4. The Crapshooters’ Dance - Ensemble 5. Luck Be A Lady – Sky, Ensemble 6. Sue Me – Nathan, Adelaide 7. Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ The Boat – Nicely, Ensemble 8. Marry the Man Today – Sarah, Adelaide 9. Finale - Ensemble
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Nathan....................................................................................................... Bob Russell* Adelaide......................................................................................... Rachel Schimenti* Sky.......................................................................................................... Jeffrey Sullivan Sarah...........................................................................................................Haile Ferrier Nicely.......................................................................................................... Jimmy Lewis Benny.................................................................................................... Richard LaFleur Arvide...........................................................................................................Bob Trisolini Lt Brannigan............................................................................................................. TBA Cartwright.....................................................................................................Ginny King Ensemble: Grace Arnold, Bailey Baker, Kyle Caress, Abby Gilbert, Gena Heylock, Evan LaChance, Ramone Nelson, Dorian Provencher, Lathan Roberts, McKena Silva, and Anne Marie Snyder *Appears courtesy of the Actor’s Equity Association
Crew Director.................................................................................................................Bill Patti Choreographer....................................................................................Marc Kimelman Scenic Designer........................................................................................ Sarah Klocke Costume Designer................................................................................... Sarah Russell Lighting Designer........................................................................................ Shea Glenn Sound Designer....................................................................................Lukas Guilbeau Assistant Director.................................................................................. Marshall Carby Stage Manager........................................................................................ Laura Danek Props Designer......................................................................................... Caleb Russell Costume Assistant................................................................................. Susan Williams General Technician............................................................................... Haley Nowicki General Technician.................................................................................Reed Simiele
Guys and Dolls is sponsored by Susie Day, Vincent & Jackie Hughes and Debi and David Bock Guys and Dolls is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI | www.MTIShows.com
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Damn Yankees
Words and Music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross
Based on the novel by Douglass Wallop The Year the Yankees Lost The Pennant
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ased on the novel, The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass Wallop, Damn Yankees is a Broadway mega-hit and winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The winning score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross really hits it out of the park! Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil for a chance to lead his Washington Senators to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation Joe Hardy he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he’s left behind.
Act One 1. Overture 2. Six Months Out of Every Year - Ensemble 3. Goodbye, Old Girl – Joe Boyd, Joe Hardy 4. Heart – Van Buren, Ensemble 5. Shoeless Joe From Hannibal, Mo. – Gloria, Ensemble 6. A Man Doesn’t Know – Joe Hardy 7. A Little Brains - A Little Talent - Lola 8. Whatever Lola Wants - Lola 9. Who’s Got the Pain? – Lola, Ensemble
Act Two 1. Entr’acte 2. The Game – Ensemble 3. Near To You – Joe, Meg 4. Those Were The Good Old Days – Joe, Meg, Applegate 5. Two Lost Souls - Lola 6. A Man Doesn’t Know (Finale) – Joe, Meg 7. Heart (Bows) - Ensemble
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Applegate..................................................................................Heidi Karol Johnson* Joe Hardy.............................................................................................. Jeffrey Sullivan Lola.........................................................................................................Gena Heylock Van Buren..................................................................................................Jimmy Lewis Gloria........................................................................................................Mckena Silva Meg........................................................................................................................... TBA Joe Boyd................................................................................................................... TBA Ensemble: Grace Arnold, Bailey Baker, Kyle Caress, Haile Ferrier, Abby Gilbert, Evan LaChance, Richard LaFleur, Ramone Nelson, Dorian Provencher, Lathan Roberts, and Anne Marie Snyder
*Appears courtesy of the Actor’s Equity Association
Crew Director................................................................................................................ Bill Patti Choreographer.................................................................................... Brieanna Bailey Scenic Designer........................................................................................Sarah Klocke Costume Designer...................................................................................Sarah Russell Lighting Designer........................................................................................Shea Glenn Sound Designer................................................................................... Lukas Guilbeau Assistant Director..................................................................................Marshall Carby Stage Manager........................................................................................ Laura Danek Props Designer.........................................................................................Caleb Russell Costume Assistant.................................................................................Susan Williams General Technician...............................................................................Haley Nowicki General Technician................................................................................ Reed Simiele
Damn Yankees is sponsored by Steve Sheppard & Rick Harrison and Bonnie & George Pettway Damn Yankees is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI | www.MTIShows.com
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ob Russell* (Nathan Detroit - Guys and Dolls) is a professional actor, director, and educator. Last season with the Highlands Playhouse he played Miles Gloriosus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and he directed Godspell in 2015. He is a faculty member with Kent State University’s Dept. of Theatre & Dance and he is the Drama Director for Hudson High School. He has performed professionally throughout the Cleveland area. Selected regional acting credits include: My Fair Lady (Henry Higgins), Sweeney Todd (The Beadle), Peter Pan (Mr. Darling/Captain Hook), and Oliver! As a director his work has been seen primarily in Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania. He is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.
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effrey Sullivan (Sky Masterson in Guys & Dolls and Joe Hardy in Damn Yankees) was born and raised in Newfoundland, Canada. Based in New York City. Tours/Cruises: CATS (Munkustrap), West Side Story (u/s Tony, u/s Riff, Swing), The Producers, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (u/s Beast, u/s Gaston). Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Tuacahn Amphitheater, *Surflight Theater, Allenberry Playhouse. *Broadway World Award for Best Actor in a Musical (Tony Brookhurst in The Boy Friend). Graduated from NYFA’s Musical Theatre& Film Conservatory Program 2013. Thank you to Highlands Playhouse for having me here this summer and for the first time in NC! www.jeff-sullivan.com.
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aile Ferrier (Sarah Brown - Guys and Dolls, Ensemble Damn Yankees) is thrilled to be making her professional stage debut with Highland Playhouse. Haile is a rising sophomore attending Elon University for her BFA in Music Theatre. She is a recent finalist and alum of The National Young Arts Foundation and thanks her mentors and lifelong friends from the program. She would like to thank her past voice teachers Valerie and Bonnie, and her current voice teacher Hallie for helping her grow as a performer. She would also like to thank all of her current professors at Elon for their devotion to the healthy growth of their students. Lastly, she would like to thank her family for their sacrifices and constant support.
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achel Schimenti* (Adelaide - Guys and Dolls) is overjoyed to be back with the Highlands Family as Adelaide in Guys and Dolls! Favorite roles include: Mama Mia (Lisa), Gypsy (Agnes), Crazy For You (Patsy), White Christmas (Rhoda), Twelfth Night (Olivia), Fiddler on the Roof (Hodel). HP Credits: Nunsense (Amnesia), Spelling Bee (Schwartzy), Dames at Sea (Joan), and Suds (Dee Dee). BFA Musical Theatre from UCF. Utmost gratitude to her family, friends, and partner for their endless encouragement and love!
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immy Lewis (Nicely-Nicely - Guys and Dolls, Van Buren Damn Yankees) is thrilled to be back in his summer home this year. Jimmy has performed across the Midwest, East Coast, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Japan, but loves coming back to his home away from home. Playhouse regulars may remember him as The Big Bopper, Rooster, Amos, and other roles in his 12 productions so far at the Playhouse. Jimmy also spent time in the off season as the Playhouse’s Outreach Coordinator in 2015. Special thanks to Bill, Brieanna, Marshall, Sarah, the Board, and the town of Highlands for this incredible place. Thanks to my family, friends, and the cast and crew.
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eidi Karol Johnson* (Applegate - Damn Yankees) is really stretching her acting abilities to be playing the devil, but will do anything to be able to come back and work at the Playhouse! She is a local resident that lives in the beautiful mountains of Otto, NC, with her husband Bill Spoon and their fabulous kids, Liam and Grace. Heidi originally hails from New York City where she enjoyed a career in musical theatre for over 20 years. She has performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Broadway National tours, International tours, regional theatre, cruise ships, church basements, nightclubs, and barns. She holds a degree in speech & theatre from Wagner College in NYC. Heidi teaches dance at the Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, as well as Betsy’s School of Dance in Franklin.
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ob Trisolini (Arvide - Guys and Dolls) a native of Longboat Key Fl. and Lake Toxaway is thrilled to be back again. Last year he appeared as Erroneous in Forum. Among his favorite roles are Willy Clark in The Sunshine Boys Roger DeBries in The Producers Pappy Yokum in Lil Abner Melvin P Thorpe in The Best Little Whore House and Henry Saunders in Lend Me A Tenor. He has worked as a Producer, Show Director and Casting Director for Walt Disney Entertainment. For Busch Gardens, he was Show Director for the launch of Rhino Rally Adventure and Creative Consultant for Castaway Critters. He directed six shows for Celebrity Cruise Lines. He has worked as a Producer, Show Director and Casting Director for Walt Disney Entertainment. He directed six shows for Celebrity Cruise Lines.
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nne Marie Snyder (Ensemble/Dance Captain - Guys and Dolls, Ensemble - Damn Yankees) is thrilled to be performing in the beautiful NC mountains! She is originally from West Virginia, and is a graduate of WVU. She now resides in Astoria, NY. National Tours: Cabaret, The Producers The Wizard of Oz. Regional: White Christmas (The Fulton); The Producers and Hairspray (Flat Rock); The Lost Colony. Much love to my family, friends, Marion, Georges, Gregg Baker, and my Richard. @annemarizzle www.annemariesnyder.com.
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cKena Silva (Ensemble - Guys and Dolls, Gloria - Damn Yankees) is a native of Casper, Wyoming, and attends Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, to receive her BFA in Musical Theatre with a Minor in Dance. Her community theatre credits include Alice, in Alice in Wonderland (Casper Children’s Theater), and Serena in Legally Blonde (Casper College). Her Millikin University credits include The Addams Family (Ancestor), 9 to 5 (Kathy) and The Phantom of the Opera (Corps De Ballet). This past Summer McKena performed with Cortland Repertory Theatre in The Velveteen Rabbit (The Velveteen Rabbit), La Cage Aux Folles (Nicole/Ensemble), Footloose (Urleen), and Appointment with Death (Ginevra Boyton).
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yle Caress (Ensemble - Guys and Dolls, Ensemble/Dance Captain - Damn Yankees) Regional Credits include Dance Captain for Grease, Spamalot; and Ensemble for Evita, West Side Story, Wizard of Oz (Studio Tenn); Dance Captain, Fiddler on the Roof, 9 to 5 (Belmont University); Britt Craig, Parade, (Belmont University); and Chip, On the Town (Belmont University). Kyle just graduated from Belmont University where he earned a BFA in Musical Theatre with a Dance Minor. He would like to thank his friends, family, and teachers for their continued support.
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athan Roberts (Ensemble - Guys and Dolls and Damn Yankees) is a BA Dance Major at Brenau University in Gainesville, Ga. He is so excited to make his Highlands Playhouse debut this summer. His previous credit include Crazy for You (Pete), Phantom of the Opera ( Raoul), Les Miserables (Javert), and A Chorus Line (Richie). Lathan would like to thank his family, friends, Highlands Playhouse, and God for continued blessings.
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race Arnold (Ensemble - Guys and Dolls and Damn Yankees) is a sophomore Music Theatre and Dance double major at The University of Alabama. There she has been in A Chorus Line (Val), Sweeney Todd, and Dance Alabama! She attended Cobb County’s Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts. She has also worked with the Atlanta Lyric Theatre where she performed in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Ensemble). She is thrilled to be working with an amazing cast and crew and could not be more excited to be a part of this process!
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bby Gilbert (Ensemble - Guys and Dolls and Damn Yankees) is a sophomore Performance and Movement Musical Theatre major at Arizona State University originally from Highlands. Last seen in the ensemble of Legally Blonde at Arizona State University, she is thrilled to be returning to The Highlands Playhouse for her fourth season! Abigail wants to thank her parents, family, and friends for all their love and support!
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orian Provencher (Ensemble - Guys and Dolls and Damn Yankees) is thrilled to be returning to the Playhouse for his third season! Dorian found his love for theatre at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s Arts Program, and has studied for four years in copious forms of dance and theater, participating in all school theatrical productions. Some highlights of his high school career are Emcee (Cabaret), Dance Captain/Munchkin ( The Wizard of Oz), and multiple leading/ supporting roles in Cirque productions. Attending college at Marymount Manhattan, Dorian is excited to continue his love for theatre by obtaining a BA in Theatre Arts. Dorian is thankful and sends love to his beautiful family.
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van LaChance (Ensemble - Guys and Dolls and Damn Yankees) is a New York-based performer who is thrilled to be returning to The Highlands Playhouse. Evan was seen last summer at the playhouse in Chicago (Ensemble). He recently made his New York City debut in StarKid’s Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier (Gaston). Other favorite credits include Footloose (Ren McCormack), A Chorus Line (Al Daluca), West Side Story (Action) and Camelot (Lancelot). His choreography has been featured in West Side Story and Twisted. Evan also holds a BFA from Ohio Northern University in Musical Theatre and can be found at evanalachance.com.
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ailey Baker (Ensemble - Guys and Dolls & Damn Yankees) is thrilled to be spending her sixth summer at the Highlands Playhouse. You may have seen her on the Playhouse stage before as Annie in Annie or Theo in Pippin. Bailey would like to thank the Playhouse for the endless opportunities they have given her. Some of her other credits include Wendy in Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure (Your Act Theatrical), Ariel in The Tempest (Liminality Theater), and Cain in Children of Eden (RGNS). After this summer, Bailey will be heading back to Winchester, VA, for her junior year in the BFA musical theatre program at Shenandoah Conservatory. She would like to thank her parents for all of their support, as well as the amazing director, Bill Patti, for his encouragement and artistic guidance!
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inny King (General Cartwright - Guys and Dolls) was last seen at Highlands Playhouse in Steel Magnolias and in Anything Goes. In 2017-18 she enjoyed roles at the Holly Theatre in Dahlonega and Habersham Community Theatre. She directed her own professional dance ensemble for 15 years in Atlanta’s special event/convention industry, winning awards for custom shows working as performer, costumer, director, choreographer and writer. Ginny was in the original 1980 Broadway production of 42nd Street in the role of Lorraine. She is always on the lookout for other local Tap Dancing Adults, so please introduce yourself. www.sauteeschoolofdance.com.
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amone Nelson (Ensemble - Guys and Dolls & Damn Yankees) is making his debut with the Highlands Playhouse this summer. Ramone is from Conyers, GA and is a rising sophomore at Florida State University looking to obtain his BFA in Music Theatre. Ramone’s favorite roles include, Phantom in The Phantom of The Opera, Troy Maxson in August Wilson’s Fences, and Jean Valjean in Les Misérables which earned him the award for the 2017 Best Performance by a Leading Actor at The Shuler Hensley Awards. Ramone is so excited and humbled to be here he would like to thank his family including his new family at FSU, everyone who is/has pushed him in every way, and God for allowing this opportunity for him. Go Noles!
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arshall Carby (Assistant Artistic Director) is excited to return to Highlands for his third season. Currently, Marshall is a Humanities Instructor/Department Head and Resident Theatre Artist at Eastern Oklahoma State College. He has trained as a director, actor, playwright, sound and lighting technician, and teacher. Marshall holds an MFA in directing from the University of New Orleans. He worked at several companies around the country such as Capital T, Six by Six New Orleans, and The Tennessee Williams Literary Festival. Marshall was the National Winner SOC-Kennedy Center Directing Competition in 2008. Marshall looks forward to continuing his work at Highlands Playhouse.
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arah Russell (Costume Designer) is a Costume Designer and Educator living and working in Northeastern Ohio. She is an Assistant Professor at the University of Mount Union where she also acts as the resident designer and studio supervisor. Regionally, she has designed costumes for productions at Porthouse Theater, CATCO, Near West Theater, Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute, True North Cultural Arts, the Beck Center for the Arts and Stage One Productions. Her educational design credits include productions at the University of Mount Union, Ashland University, Allegheny College, Cuyahoga Community College, Kent State University and Bowling Green State University. She is thrilled to be spending her summer at Highlands with her family and thanks Bill for this great opportunity. www.sarahrusselldesigns.com.
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ukas Guilbeau (Sound Design) is thrilled to be spending his second summer behind the soundboard at the Highlands Playhouse. He holds a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he also works as Assistant Technical Director and Associate Professor. Over the past five years he has been part of dozens of productions in various sound, lighting, acting, and management capacities in and around the Acadiana region. Following the summer season in Highlands, he is relocating to New York City to pursue production work.
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hea Glenn (Lighting Designer) is thrilled to be returning to Highlands Playhouse for another summer. Her previous credits at the playhouse include Cabaret, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Fox on the Fairway, and Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical. Shea holds a B.A. in Musical Theatre from Birmingham-Southern College, and remains active in the central Alabama theatre community. Currently, she is the Technical Director at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Alabama. Shea would like to thank her parents for their support and her beagle, Roo, for agreeing to let her come play this summer in Highlands! www.sheaglenn.com.
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arah Klocke (Technical Director, Director) is excited to return for her fourth season in Highlands. She received her MFA in Film, Theater, and Communication Arts from the University of New Orleans and her BA in Speech with a Theatre emphasis from Arkansas Tech University. She currently serves as the Speech Department Chair and Head of Theatre at Eastern Oklahoma State College. Past experience includes: Kentucky Shakespeare Festival (stage management), The Blowing Rock Stage Company (assistant technical director), and The Tennessee Williams Literary Festival (Tio’s Blues, director.) Recent scenic designs for Highlands Playhouse include: Chicago, A Grand Night for Singing, and Steel Magnolias.
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arc Kimelman (Choreographer - Guys and Dolls) Marc is the associate choreographer for Broadway’s A Bronx Tale. He choreographed Saturday Night Fever (National Tour), Man of La Mancha (Stratford Festival), Play It Cool (OffBroadway), Once on this Island (Dora Award for Outstanding Choreography), Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera (NYMF), Mary Poppins (Rainbow Stage), In The Heights (Sheridan College), Jesus Christ Superstar (North Carolina Theatre), The Ballad of Little Jo (Two River Theatre). TV/Film: Degrassi: The Next Generation, and Don’t Talk to Irene (starring Geena Davis). Marc is movement consultant for Vogue magazine (Annie Leibovitz, Charlize Theron) and on faculty at Broadway Dance Center. He is excited to be making his Highlands debut! www.marckimelman.com.
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aley Nowicki (Technician) is thrilled to be joining the Highlands Playhouse team this summer. Haley is a graduate of the University of Utah with a degree in Scenic Design. Previous set design credits include: The Owl Girl (2014), American Idiot (2015), and Arcadia (2016) at the University of Utah. She has also worked as a scenic painter at Pioneer Theatre Company and Salt Lake Acting Company. She would like to thank her friends and family for their continued support and motivation.
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usan Williams (Costume Assistant) is excited to be joining Highlands Playhouse for her first season! Susan is an Assistant Professor of Costume Design at Emporia State University in Kansas. She has freelanced in Kansas, Ohio, and Virginia. Some of her favorite design credits include Violet, Starmites, Working, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Brigadoon, and My Heart is the Drum.
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rieanna Bailey (Choreographer - Damn Yankees) holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from Niagara University. Brieanna is currently the Director of Dance at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA. She has served as the Owner/ Artistic Director of the North Georgia Studio of the Performing Arts and as resident choreographer and Director of Dance at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. This is her sixth season choreographing at Highlands - having previously worked on Chicago, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Anything Goes, Annie, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and SUDS.
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aura Danek (Stage Manager) is so excited to be joining the Highlands Playhouse for their 80th season! Previously she has stage managed in Boston, completed her first national tour, and has been the backstage stage manager for an immersive theater. She is a California native enjoying creating art all over the country. She would like to thank her family and girlfriend for all of their support. Enjoy the show!
Our Cast & Crew
We are extremely proud of the Cast and Crew of our 2018 Summer Season. This talented crew hails from all over the United States, bringing decades of experience and talent to our stage. *Appears courtesy of the Actor’s Equity Association
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A Benefit for the Highlands Playhouse Sunday, July 1 |Highlands Country Club | 5:30 p.m.
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tep down the red carpet and help support a shining star in our community – the Highlands Playhouse. On Sunday, July 1, the Playhouse will host a fundraiser, StarStruck, at the Highlands Country Club beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $200 per person or $1,800 for a table of eight, which includes eight complimentary movie tickets at the Playhouse for use at any time. Along with a multi-course plated dinner and drinks, StarStruck will showcase live theatrical vignettes from the casts of Guys and Dolls and Damn Yankees . Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a live auction and bid on unique
lifetime experiences. Highlands’ own Al Scudder will lead the fast-paced and exciting auction that is sure to “up the ante” for a good cause. All proceeds from the event will go to support the Highlands Playhouse. As a nonprofit and 501(c)(3) organization, the Playhouse relies on the generous support of the community so we can provide live, professional summer theatre and yearround movie entertainment for residents and visitors alike. Tickets to StarStruck can be purchased by calling (828) 526-2695 or by visiting HighlandsPlayhouse.org or the Playhouse Box Office.
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Anniversary Celebration Celebrating 80 Years of Summer Stock Theater Friday, July 27 | Highlands Playhouse
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n 1938 the Highlands Little Theatre performed its first play. Now, 80 years later, people of the Plateau still have a passionate love affair with the little theatre that evolved into a pillar of local culture. Happy Anniversary, Highlands Playhouse! On July 27, before Damn Yankees curtain rises, there will be a brief retrospective of the theater’s legacy. For the price of a regular admission ticket you can participate in testimonials and toasts from board members, staff, and cast members who’ll share their favorite theatre recollections. Mayor Pat Taylor will deliver an official Highlands Playhouse proclamation, which will become part of Highlands’ historical archives. During the evening’s intermission, indulge in a bit of bubbly and sinfully delicious desserts. After the performance engage in some serious elbow-rubbing with past cast members and special guest stars Meryl
Streep and Mr. George Clooney. Okay, the Streep/ Clooney teaser was pure propaganda, but who knows when the next Playhouse star might rise and bring fame to our mounta intop? Making it big is not out of the question. Many of our alums have gone on to greatness, among them Collin Wilcox who played opposite Gregory Peck in the film adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird. Tim Lundy of Rosewood Market will be providing the desserts and the Highlands Wine Shoppe will be providing the champagne for the dessert reception during intermission. Tickets will likely sell out, so purchase yours early online at HighlandsPlayhouse.org. Or call the Playhouse at (828) 526-2695 or stop by the Box Office between 11:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. For more information or to add your historical perspective to the event, please contact Debi Bock at (404) 323-9444 or bock7@me.com.
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Children’s Theatre Summer Camp July 2 - 13 | Final Showcase Friday, July 13, 4:30 P.M.
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he Highlands Playhouse is always growing and looking for ways to entertain and engage the entire community. From the summer series of professional stage productions to the year-round, first-run movie theater, it offers something for everyone. This summer marks the return of the Children’s Theatre Camp. The program offers campers a chance to work with a team of professional actors to discover and explore many aspects of theatre such as acting, singing, and dancing. Directors Lance Matzke and Bill Patti also recognize that drama programs teach skills that will benefit the students throughout their lives. “Students in drama learn so much more than just how to act on stage,” says Mr. Matzke. “The skills required to be a good actor also make for better adults in general.” He hopes that students will gain confidence and expand their creativity while taking away other valuable skills such as problem solving, thinking under pressure, picking up on non-verbal cues, as well as
the ability to take direction…all while having a lot of fun in the process. “In 2018 we at the Highlands Playhouse renew out commitment to providing education to the youth of the Highlands/Cashiers Plateau,” says Mr. Matzke. “During the school year, we offer an after school program. In 2018-19 we have ambitious plans to increase those after school activities at the middle and high school levels.” Highlands Playhouse’s acclaimed summer camp for kids, held on site, runs from July 2-13. Camp concludes with a free finale performance for family, friends, and the community on Friday, July 13, at 4:30 P.M. Campers participate in two weeks of camp for $450. If you have more than one child signing-up, rates are discounted to $425 for additional campers in the same family. For more summer activity information, contact the Highlands Playhouse at (828) 526-2695. General or volunteer information can be found at HighlandsPlayhouse.org.
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A Sunday, July 1 Highlands Country Club | 5:30 p.m.
A Red Carpet Cocktail Reception and Seated Dinner
Peformances by the Casts of Guys and Dolls and Damn Yankees
Live Auction with Al Scudder
$200 pp | $1,800 table of 8
For tickets and complete information, call (828) 526-2695 or visit HighlandsPlayhouse.org or the Highlands Playhouse Box Office.
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Fall & Winter Happenings Foodie Film Fest | October 26 - 28 Golden Globe and Oscar Award Series | January - March
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s fall sets in, many of us turn our thoughts to family, food, friends, and fun. Our Foodie Film Fest, October 26-28, will celebrate three nights of food and film amid the familiar comfort of the Highlands Playhouse. As a treat for our friends and visitors, each day of the Foodie Film Fest we will offer a bit of specialty fare at our concessions counter provided by a local eatery! Check in with HighlandsPlayhouse.org for event details, film trailers,
tickets, and more. Bon appetit! We’re also excited to bring back our annual Golden Globe and Oscar Award Series for a third season, beginning in January and running through March. We hope you’ll join us as we feature as many nominated movies as possible. You deserve to see them all on the Big Screen! We continue to offer a variety of movies year-round, so be sure to check our newlyredesigned website, HighlandsPlayhouse. org for title information.
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c e l e b r a t i o n Friday, July 27 | Highlands Playhouse Before the showing of Damn Yankees enjoy a brief retrospective of the theater’s legacy. Listen to and share favorite Playhouse history from past performers, board members and theatre lovers. Mayor Pat Taylor will deliver an official Highlands Playhouse proclamation. Enjoy bubbly and desserts during intermission. After the show, mingle with cast and fellow Playhouse supporters.
Happy 80th!
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Play a Part, Volunteer
f you haven’t gotten your Highlands Playhouse Season Tickets, it’s not too late. Call the box office (828) 526-2695 or visit HighlandsPlayhouse.org to see how you can show your support for the 2018 productions, camps, internships, school programs, and essential day-to-day operations. In exchange for a donation at your selected level, you receive not only the best performances in the region, but a season packed to the brim with patron perks from entry-levels of Friend, to esteemed Standing Ovation, to corporate giving levels. Depending upon your membership choice, you can enjoy additional theatre tickets, Playhouse t-shirts, movie passes, exclusive patron events, catered affairs, and high quality presentations that enlighten, educate, and inspire. This year ushers in a partnership with the Highlands Performing Arts Center. When these two powerhouses come together,
there’s bound to be magic. Look forward to a summer full of live productions and a year full of first-run movies. Plan not only your summer, but your entire year around the exceptional, world-class entertainment offered by the Highlands Playhouse. Take advantage of all that powerful, artistic films have to offer. Get your season tickets. Buy a t-shirt. Volunteer. Spread the word. It’s all right here at your doorstep. Managing Director Lance Matzke adds, “Without the contributions of our dedicated patrons, supporters, and friends, we would be unable to provide the level of high-quality, first-run films and invigorating live theatre that our audiences have come to expect. We take great pride in what we offer here at the Playhouse, and it is evident in everything we do.” Support theatre. Act your part!
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For Your Information
Box Office / Tickets: Monday-Friday, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. at the Playhouse Box Office on Oak Street; and an hour before all performances.
Parking: The parking lot immediately adjacent to the theater – except for those spaces marked handicapped – is available on a first-come basis. The public parking lot behind the Town Hall has been made easily accessible to Playhouse patrons. Stairs and ramps with substantial lighting and handrails have been provided on both sides of where the police station is located. The ramps lead directly to our front door. Handicap Facilities: Marked handicapped parking is reserved in the lot immediately adjacent to the Playhouse. Please call our Box Office to reserve handicapped parking the day of performance. For the convenience of our handicapped patrons, the Playhouse is equipped with handicapped ramps, restrooms and parking. Cell Phones: As a courtesy to fellow audience members, we ask that all beeping watches and paging devices be left at the Box Office. We also ask that you refrain from the use of cell phones during performances. If you are expecting a page, please leave your seat number with the paging device, and you will be contacted if necessary during the performance by the House Manager.
Latecomers Policy: If you are a latecomer, we beg your cooperation with our House Manager who, in order to minimize disturbance to all our patrons, will place you in the most accessible seats until intermission when you will be able to occupy the seats you have reserved. Recordings and Photographs: The use of recording equipment or the taking of photographs in the theatre during performance is strictly prohibited. Smoking, Eating, and Drinking: Smoking is not permitted on the premises. In consideration for those who do not smoke or for whom smoking would be a health hazard, Highlands Playhouse is designated as a smoke-free facility. Drinks are only permitted in the designated Playhouse cups. Eating is permitted during movies only. Physicians: Physicians and other professionals likely to receive Emergency Calls, please note that our emergency number is (828) 526-9443. When attending performances, please leave your name and seat location at the Box Office, and, once seated, check your seat number to make sure it corresponds to the number you have left at the Box Office. Group Sales: For group or benefit information, call the Box Office at (828) 526-2695.
Highlands Playhouse
PO Box 896, 362 Oak Street | Highlands, NC 28741 Box Office: 828-526-2695 | Office: 828-526-9443 HighlandsPlayhouse.org | highlandsplayhouse@gmail.com
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