Scrooge in Rouge & A Christmas Carol

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SCROOGE IN ROUGE was originally presented at Le Chat Noir, New Orleans, on December 7, 2007.

PROUDLY PRESENTS

Scrooge in Rouge An English Music Hall Christmas Carol Book and Lyrics by Ricky Graham Additional Material by Jeffery Roberson Other Interesting Bits by Yvette Hargis Original Music Composed by Jefferson Turner Directed by Clint Thornton^ Musical Director Bryan Mercer^ Stage Manager Amber Wilkerson*^ Assistant Stage Manager Karina Ortega Production Manager/ Lighting Designer Robert P. Robins Choreography Coach Stephanie Lynge

Costume Designer/ Costume Shop Supervisor Stephanie Parks Sound Designer/ Mix Engineer Amanda Nipper Props Designer/ Technical Designer/ Scenic Designer Warren Goodwin Master Electrician Bill Boothman Puppet Design and Build For “Queen Victoria” Jeffery Zwartjes

Actors’ Equity Association Actors’ Equity Association (“Equity”), founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 50,000 actors and stage managers. Equity seeks to foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actors’ Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. #EquityWorks

Hippodrome programs are sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts & Culture; Visit Gainesville Alachua County, and by the City of Gainesville, Dept. of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs. Playbill by Deanna Natour.

Please do not use the entrances and exits during the performance.

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

Scrooge in Rouge An English Music Hall Christmas Carol Book and Lyrics by Ricky Graham Additional Material by Jeffery Roberson Other Interesting Bits by Yvette Hargis Original Music Composed by Jefferson Turner Directed by Clint Thornton^

THE CAST

Kelly Atkins*^ ------------------Vesta Virile Matthew McGee* ------------------Lottie Obbligato David Patrick Ford*^ ----------------Charlie Schmaltz Bryan Mercer^ -----------------------Alfred Da Cappo *Appearing through an Agreement between the Hippodrome Theatre and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. ^ Member of the Hippodrome Theatre’s company of actors.

There will be a 15 minute intermission.

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

SCROOGE IN ROUGE was originally presented at Le Chat Noir, New Orleans, on December 7, 2007.

SCROOGE IN ROUGE is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

PRODUCTION CO-SPONSOR Door One USA Special Thanks to S & S Cleaners

WHO’S WHO AT THE HIPP THEATRE Stephanie Lynge (Artistic Director) is an accomplished

actor, director, producer, teacher and coach. Stephanie has enjoyed a career of more than 27 years in professional theater and education. Since 2013 she has worked on more than 40 productions at the Hippodrome either as an actor, director, choreographer, or dramaturg. She was seen on stage last season in The Wolves and Let The Right One In. Her other acting credits include performances in New York City on Broadway and Off Broadway at Lincoln Center, BAM, Jean Cocteau Rep, and the York Theater Workshop. Regional theaters include Freefall, Goodspeed Opera House, Sacramento Music Circus, Pasadena Playhouse, Rep Theater of St. Louis, Flat Rock Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Seaside Music Theater, as well as several National Tours. Directing credits include the Hippodrome’s Every Christmas Story Ever Told, The Legend of Georgia McBride, and The Ultimate Christmas Show as well as plays at the 45th Street Theater (NYC), New York Musical Theater Festival, and the University of Florida. Stephanie has served as a Visiting professor at Indiana University, and an Adjunct professor at New Jersey City University and University of Florida. After receiving her BA in Musical Theater from Indiana University, Stephanie lived and worked as an actor in New York City for over 20 years. Stephanie holds a Master of Fine Arts in acting from University of Florida and is a proud member of Actors Equity Association since 1996.

Nicole Daenzer (Managing Director) Nicole is excited to be leading the

Hippodrome’s Administrative Team, after spending six years as the Director of Finance and Operations. Prior to her time at the Hippodrome, she lived in San Francisco, where she worked in financial planning and forensic accounting at a consulting firm in the Financial District, and a smattering of other places like a university foundation and a national tax prep franchise.

She is a fierce advocate of liberal arts degrees, having earned hers in classical languages and literatures. aut inveniam viam aut faciam.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ricky Graham (Author) has written his other holiday musical,

THE PECAN CRACKER, for Southern Rep Theatre in New Orleans.

He’s written, directed, and performed in CRESCENT CITY for WWNO, an affiliate of National Public Radio. With Jeff Roberson he has written GONE WITH THE BREAKING WIND, and with Jefferson Turner and Sean Patterson Ricky has written THE MONEY BOX, based on Molière’s THE MISER, which premiered at the Department of Theatre Arts at Loyola University, New Orleans.

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WHO’S WHO IN SCROOGE IN ROUGE

Kelly Atkins*^ (Vesta Virile): Scrooge in Rouge is Kelly’s eleventh production at the Hippodrome. Some past favorites include The Toxic Avenger, Hand to God, the title role in Alice in Wonderland, and two productions of The Great American Trailer Park Musical as Pippi, the stripper. Most recently, she appeared at the Alhambra Theatre as Donna in Mamma Mia. Other notable performances: Hello, Dolly with Sally Struthers, Lend Me a Tenor with Jamie Farr, world premiere of Amorous Crossing with Loretta Swit. Film/ TV: Recount, America’s Most Wanted, numerous commercials, guest hosting on Designing Spaces.

Concert engagements: soloist with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Opera Theatre of Connecticut, national finalist in the American Traditions Vocal Competition.

Matthew McGee* (Lottie Obbligato): has been performing for over 20 years as an actor and drag artist. Recently, he appeared as Eulalie Shinn in The Music Man (directed

by Jeff Calhoun) at Asolo Rep. He has received numerous awards and accolades including BroadwayWorld.com’s Favorite Leading Actor in a Musical and has been voted Best Local Drag Performer in Creative Loafing’s Best of The Bay issue (2012, 2017, 2018). Matthew can be seen in the independent films Small Group and Waiting on Mary (available on iTunes) and is currently a cast member at Walt Disney World.

IG: @thematthewmcgee.

WHO’S WHO IN SCROOGE IN ROUGE

David Patrick Ford*^ (Charlie Schmaltz): is a proud Hippodrome Company and AEA member. BFA in Drama: CMU. B’way Tours: The Full Monty (Keno/Ethan us./ Dance Capt.), Footloose (Lyle/Chuck us.).

Europe: Die Schöne und das Biest (Sessel/ Ens.), West Side Story (Gee-Tar/Riff us.)

Off-B’way: Sessions (Dylan) original cast.

Off-Off-B’way: Metropolitan Playhouse: The Pioneer (Tim Moran), NY Theatre Workshop: Year One of the Empire (Beveridge). Gallery Players: Macbeth (Macbeth), Othello (Iago) Merchant of Venice (Antonio). Regional: Westchester B’way, Walnut Street, NSMT, N. Carolina Theater, Alliance, PCLO, Sacramento LOA, MUNY St. Louis, Kansas City Starlight, Playhouse on the Sq., PA Center Stage.

Film/TV credits at www.DavidPatrickFord.com.

Bryan Mercer^ (Alfred Da Cappo/Pianist/ Musical Director): returns to the HIPP since playing the candyman in Let the Right One In, Horatio in Hamlet, Steve in Becky’s New Car, Jane in Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, John Merrick in The Elephant Man, Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol, Mrs. Bumbrake in Peter and the Starcatcher, Gibson in MR. BURNS, a post electric play. He was musical director for Million Dollar Quartet, The Toxic Avenger, Honky Tonk Angels, Winter Wonderettes, Avenue Q, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Trailer Park, Trailer Park Christmas,College: The Musical, and SHOUT! He has been known to Atlanta audiences for over thirty five years as an actor, singer, director, designer, painter, and served as puppeteer, composer, musician and musical director for 15 years at the internationally acclaimed CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS.

WHO’S WHO IN SCROOGE IN ROUGE Clint Thornton^ (Director) is happy to be again directing at the Hippodrome, having previously directed and performed (as Toad) in A Year With Frog and Toad in 2017. He has directed professional productions throughout the Southeast for almost 25 years. Credits include Around the Word in 80 Days (Theatrical Outfit), The 39 Steps (Theatre in the Square), A Shayna Maidel (Highlands Playhouse), American Tall Tales (Center for Puppetry Arts), Tom Thumb the Great (Georgia Shakespeare), Speech and Debate (Theatre in the Square), and many more, including several original productions for Alliance Theatre Education. Clint is a member of the Hippodrome Resident Acting Company, and recently appeared as Ed in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Hakan in Let the Right One In. You can also find him in the Box Office, Bar, or Lobby areas serving as the Hippodrome Theatre’s Front of House Manager. Thanks so much for attending the theater, and as always, much love to Bryan.

Robert P. Robins (Lighting Designer, Production Manager) Bob is enjoying his 35th season at the Hippodrome. During his tenure here at the Hippodrome, Bob has provided lighting designs for over 300 Main Stage productions.

Over the course of his time at the Hippodrome, Bob has held many titles such as lighting designer, sound engineer, live audio mixer, stage manager for Hippodrome Mainstage; touring productions and Theatre For Young Audiences tours, pyrotechnician, lightboard operator, and bartender. Today, in addition to lighting designer and production manager, Bob is also the facility manager of the 110 year old building that the Hippodrome calls home. Bob also provides freelance lighting designs around the country when he can. He is also an Actors’ Equity Association stage manager, and proudly holds a BFA in Theatre Production from the University of Florida. See more of Bob’s work at www.robertrobins.com Amber Wilkerson*^ (Stage Manager) Amber spent two full seasons at the Hippodrome, first as Properties Intern, then as Assistant Stage Manager before moving to New York City to pursue a career in theatre. She returned to the Hipp as the AEA Stage Manager of A Christmas Carol in 2005 & 2006. She has worked professionally for The Metropolitan Opera (NYC), The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (Madison, NJ), North Shore Music Theatre (Beverly, MA), and Times Square New Year’s Eve 2006-2010 (NYC). In 2006, Amber served as a Production Assistant on the Broadway musical, Grey Gardens.

More recently, Amber spent five years working with Manhattan Theatre Club as a Subscriber Services Representative and two years as a House Manager at Playwrights Horizons, both in New York City. Originally from Maryland, she holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Salisbury University. Amber is a proud member of the Hippodrome Company and the Actors’ Equity Association.

WHO’S WHO IN SCROOGE IN ROUGE Stephanie Parks (Costume Designer / Costume Shop Supervisor) This is Stephanie’s second season as the Resident Costume Designer with The Hippodrome, and she is thrilled to continue working with The Hipp. Her Hipp design credits include A Doll’s House Part 2, Let the Right One In, and Million Dollar Quartet. Stephanie received her B.F.A. in Fashion Design from Pratt Institute and worked in New York City for several years both on and off Broadway with production credits including Cinderella (Broadway revival), Motown (Broadway), Big Fish (Broadway), Old Hats (Signature Theater), and Figaro (The Pearl Theatre). Stephanie then spent several years in regional theatre with credits including The Sound of Music (Papermill Playhouse), Next to Normal (The Weston Playhouse), and The Great Gatsby (Alabama Shakespeare Festival).

You can see more of her work at www.stephanieparksdesign.com Amanda Nipper (Sound Designer/Mix Engineer) Amanda is thrilled to be in her seventh season at the Hippodrome. Other regional credits include Cape Fear Regional Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar, Legally Blonde: The Musical, and The Parchman Hour: Songs and Stories of the ’61 Freedom Riders as the mix engineer in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Dorset Theatre Festival: Good People, The Whore and Mr. Moore, Boeing Boeing, and Deathtrap. Keep moving forward.

Warren Goodwin (Props Designer/ Technical Designer/ Scenic Designer) Warren joined the Hippodrome in 2004 as a carpenter in the scene shop, and assumed the role of Master Carpenter in 2006. In addition to helping build over a hundred of Hippodrome sets, Warren served as co-scenic designer on The Christians and The Wolves. He is thrilled to be currently serving as Technical Director. In his free time, Warren enjoys painting, and is an accomplished local artist. You can often find his work on display next door at Maude’s Cafe.

Bill Boothman (Master Electrician) is excited to make his return to straight theatre as a new edition to the Hippodrome family of artists and technicians.

Bill is a graduate of the theatre and entertainment technology program at FSCJ’s south campus. Following his graduation, Bill worked as a stagehand with IATSE local 115 in various venues throughout Jacksonville. Previous credits for shows he is most proud of include master electrician for both Stalking Ottis Toole: A Southern Gothic and West Side Story at FSCJ and lighting designer for Peter and the Wolf at Santa Fe College here in Gainesville. Bill would like to thank Liz and Johnny for helping him make his way into the world of technical theatre.

WHO’S WHO IN SCROOGE IN ROUGE Stephanie Lynge (Choreography Coach) Previous directing credits include Legend of Georgia McBride, The Ultimate Christmas Show, Every Christmas Story Every Told and Then Some, and Sex with Strangers (Hippodrome), Tick Tick Boom (UF), Ancient History (45th St Theater, NY), Oklahoma (CCP), and Bloodties (NYMF - assistant director). Previous Hipp acting credits include The Wolves (Soccer Mom), Stage Kiss (She), Women in Jeopardy (Mary), The Snow Queen (Astrid), Mr. Burns (Jenny/Marge), and Clybourne Park (Bev/Kathy). Other acting credits include: Broadway: Beauty and the Beast (Sugarbowl, u/s Mrs. Potts and Wardrobe). National Tours: Mamma Mia (Ensemble, u/s Donna, Rosie), She Loves Me (Amalia). Off-Bway: Three Penny Opera (Polly). Regional: The Glass Menagerie (Amanda).

Choreography credits here at the Hipp include Peter and the Starcatcher, Honkey Tonk Angels, The Toxic Avenger, and Avenue Q.

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In these three-week, full-day theatre camps, students will explore a wide range of aspects of what it takes to produce a play, from acting and dance to costume design and marketing, all while learning collaboration, building self-esteem, and exercising their imagination.

The camps culminate in a full-scale production on the Hippodrome Mainstage! Camps are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.. Registration is required.

For more information, visit thehipp.org/education This activity is neither sponsored nor endorsed by Alachua County public schools.

PROUDLY PRESENTS

A Christmas Carol Adapted by Niall McGinty Directed by John Gray

Production Manager/ Lighting Designer Robert P. Robins Stage Manager Elizabeth Haroian*

Scenic Designer Mihai Ciupe Original Costume Design Marilyn Wall Adapted by Stephanie Parks

Assistant Stage Manager Christine Robertson*

Costume Shop Supervisor Stephanie Parks

Props Designer Keira McDonald

Sound Designer Amanda Nipper

Technical Director Warren Goodwin

Master Electrician/ Mix Engineer Bill Boothman

Actors’ Equity Association Actors’ Equity Association (“Equity”), founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 50,000 actors and stage managers. Equity seeks to foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actors’ Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. #EquityWorks Hippodrome programs are sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts & Culture; Visit Gainesville Alachua County, and by the City of Gainesville, Dept. of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs. Playbill by Deanna Natour.

Please do not use the entrances and exits during the performance.

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

A Christmas Carol Adapted by Niall McGinty Directed by John Gray

THE CAST Ebenezer Scrooge ......................................Gregory Jones^* Bob Cratchit ...............................................Niall McGinty^* Fred/ Young Scrooge....................................Wildlin Pierrevil Solicitor/ Belle/ Mrs. Cratchit .....................Sophia Young Solicitor/ Present/ Old Joe...........................Joel Stigliano Jacob Marley/ Mrs. Fezziwig/ Fred’s Wife.....Elaina Walton Past/ Stout Sister/ Merchant.........................Katie Pankow Mr.Fezziwig/ Topper/ Merchant....................Bill Eissler Belinda ....................................Carson Holley/ Kendall Petersen Tiny Tim ..................................Lexi Macklin/ Sadie Christensen Peter...........................Peter Weinstein / Aidan VanBourgondien Martha............................Corrin Pulliam / Madeline Elyse Smyth Scrooge as Boy..........................Trevor Ellis / Theodor Canev Dolly ......................................Leah Weiser/ Channing O’Halloran Young Belle.............................. Neko Nappy/ GeriAnne Meals Fan........................................... Mimi Macklin / Evelyn Orsini Turkey Kid................................ Faith Franck / Lillian Ehlers *Appearing through an Agreement between the Hippodrome Theatre and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. ^ Member of the Hippodrome Theatre’s company of actors.

There will be no intermission.

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

Originally commissioned and produced by Hippodrome Theatre, Gainesville, Florida Stephanie Lynge, Artistic Director Nicole Daenzer, Managing Director Permission granted by Niall McGinty. All inquiries concerning rights to the Play shall be addressed to niallmcginty@gmail.com

PRODUCTION CO-SPONSORS Florida Pest Control

PRODUCTION SPONSORS Tonewood Family Music Campus USA Credit Union

WHO’S WHO IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL Gregory Jones^* (Ebenezer Scrooge) Gregg returns to the Hipp for his twenty-third run of A Christmas Carol.

Before playing Scrooge, he had the infinite pleasure of playing Jacob Marley opposite Hippodrome legend Rusty Salling for 16 years. Mr. Jones has appeared on the Hippodrome stage since the 1978-79 season when he first appeared in They Shoot Horses Don’t They?.

Since then, he has played various roles in more than 50 productions at the theatre including: (Tom) Dinner With Friends, (Salvador Dali) Hysteria, (Adrian) Private Eyes, (Leslie, Phyllis and Tom) Sylvia, and (Sid Caesar) Laughter on the 23rd Floor, (Det. Nick Rosetti) Shear Madness (2 Runs), (Adrian) Stage Kiss, (Walter Flood) Becky’s New Car. Film and television: Waterways, Miami Vice, A Flash of Green and Coastlines (Victor Nunez).

Since 2004 he has been the director of Leading Edge, a business theatre ensemble that works with major corporate clients as part of Exec. Ed./UF. Gregg is a former Santa Fe College theatre faculty where he taught for 28 years, retiring in 2015, and is a proud member of Actors Equity (1974) and SAG-AFTRA (1985).

Niall McGinty^* (Bob Cratchit) Niall is a proud ensemble member of the Hippodrome. Hippodrome credits include: Miracle on South Division Street (Jimmy), Ripcord (Derek), 1984 (Winston), Hamlet (Laertes), Peter and the Starcatcher (Peter), Eurydice (Orpheus), The Glass Menagerie (Tom), Romeo and Juliet (Romeo), The Diary of Anne Frank (Peter), The Play About the Baby (Boy), Proof (Hal), Macbeth (Ross). He has also, in various ways (acting, directing, and adapting), been involved in A Christmas Carol at the Hippodrome for 8 years. Chicago credits include work at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Victory Gardens, TimeLine Theatre, Griffin Theatre, Eclipse Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, and 16 th St Theatre.

Niall is also a professional photographer: www.felixphoto.us Wildlin Pierrevil (Fred/ Young Scrooge) Wildlin is excited to be making his Hippodrome debut with this joyful imagining of A Christmas Carol. He hopes that this performance and this cast are one of the many joys you find this season. All grace and gratitude to his family, many mentors, and friends who have all provided abundant and consistent support and love. He wishes the same to you. Merry Christmas. www.NotWildlin.com @NotWildlin

WHO’S WHO IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL Sophia Young (Solicitor/ Belle/ Mrs. Cratchit) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major at the University of Florida and is eager to share this new adaptation of this classic story with the Gainesville community! She is thrilled to be returning to the Hippodrome stage after being a part of last year’s production of A Christmas Carol (Belle/Fred’s Wife/Laundress). UF SoTD: Hairspray (Tracy Turnblad), Pippin (Ensemble), Kiss Me, Kate (Ensemble, u/s Lilli/Kate). Thanks always to her parents for their unfaltering support and for never missing a show. www.sophiayoung.com Joel Stigliano (Solicitor/ Present/ Old Joe) is thrilled to be making his debut at the Hipp! Selected Credits: National Tour: Elf the Musical. Regional: Peter Pan, Hello Dolly, Unnecessary Farce, The Crucible, The Full Monty.

Film/TV: Brain Games, Zarafa, Jess Archer Vs., Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin. Thanks to Stephanie and John for the opportunity and to Mom, the Bros., and Katie for the rest. MFA Ohio University. www.joelstigliano.com Elaina Walton (Jacob Marley/ Mrs. Fezziwig/ Fred’s Wife) is a 3rd year MFA Acting student at UF’s SOTD. Her credits include: Once On This Island, Chasing George Washington, Dreamgirls, Rent, The Colored Museum, and WHITE. Elaina is thrilled to be back at the Hipp, and would like to thank her family, friends, and her beautiful daughter for all of their love and support!

Instagram: @itselainawalton

Katie Pankow (Past, Stout Sister, Merchant) Katie is delighted to be back at the Hippodrome in A Christmas Carol after serving up a mean Christmas pudding last year as Mrs. Cratchit. A few credits: Grounded (Theatre Conspiracy/ BIG ARTS Strauss Theatre), Noises Off (BIG ARTS Strauss Theatre), Don’t Dress for Dinner (Broadway Palm). MFA: University of Florida, 2013. Big love to Mom, Dad, Nate and Beef, and especially to Joel for being undead with me. www.katiepankow.com

WHO’S WHO IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL Bill Eissler (Mr.Fezziwig, Topper, Merchant) Bill is happy to be making his Hippodrome premier. He is currently a 3rd year MFA Acting candidate at UF. Favorite roles include Cyrano, Roderick Usher, and Casy in Grapes of Wrath. Gainesville audiences have seen him in The Seagull, Kiss Me Kate, Beaux Stratagem, Hairspray, Red Velvet, and Hills on Fire at the University of Florida.

Madeline Elyse Smyth (Martha) Maddie is thrilled to be back at the Hippodrome for her 6th year of A Christmas Carol and excited to be part of this new adaptation.

Some of her favorite performances have included Whatever Happened to Baby Jane (Young Baby Jane/The Hippodrome), Ruthless (Tina Denmark/Actor’s Warehouse), Peter and the Starcatcher (Molly swing/Gainesville Community Playhouse) and Tommy the Musical (Young Tommy/Acrosstown Repertory Theater).

Leah Weiser (Dolly) Leah Weiser’s acting experience includes Fairy Tale Misfits (Sleepless Beauty and Vegetarian Witch), Anne Jr. (Orphan) and Charlotte’s Web (Baby Spider) at High Springs Playhouse. Other credits include The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow) at the Hippodrome Theater, Seussical, Jr. (Thing 1) and The Amish Project (Ensemble) at Star Center Theater.

Carson Holley (Belinda) Carson is in the 5th grade and is grateful to return to the mainstage. Active in local theater, some favorite shows have been To Kill A Mockingbird (Scout), The Little Mermaid (Flounder) and Amish Project (Velda).

Carson has also performed with the UF Opera Theater, Latino Sound Machine Entertainment, and IBA Music. She just released her first single, Que Late, which is available on all digital platforms.

Neko Nappy (Young Belle) Neko is in the 6th grade at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School. This is Neko’s fourth year in A Christmas Carol. She has also performed in the Hippodrome’s Summer Spectacular productions of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Three Musketeers. Neko plays volleyball at P.K. and enjoys surfing and singing.

Kendall Petersen (Belinda) Kendall is in the 6th grade at Kanapaha Middle School and is thrilled for her first performance on the Hippodrome stage. Kendall has also performed at the Gainesville Community Playhouse in Annie (Kate), as well as with Star Center Theatre in Shrek the Musical Jr (Storyteller). She has been active with Musical Me Theater for over 5 years where some of her favorite roles were in Annie Jr (Annie), Beauty and the Beast (Chip), and The Little Mermaid Jr (Chef Louis).

WHO’S WHO IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL Trevor Ellis (Scrooge as Boy) This is Trevor’s second year performing in A Christmas Carol. He has also performed in the Hipp’s Summer Spectacular productions, most recently playing the Lion, in the Wizard of Oz. Trevor is a sixth grader at High Springs Community School and along with acting, loves rocking out on the drums and guitar. He is a guest drummer for the local kid rock band, “Heavy Pedal”, and was on the PBS televised talent show with Ethan Bortnick last year.

Corrin Pulliam (Martha) Corrin is a sophomore enrolled in the Cambridge program at GHS. She is ecstatic to be returning for her second year in A Christmas Carol. She was last seen in Seussical (GHS), To Kill a Mockingbird (Star Center Theater), Twelfth Night (GHS), and The Amish Project (Star Center Theater).

Aidan VanBourgondien (Peter) Aidan is thrilled to be involved in his first performance at the Hippodrome Theatre. He loves to challenge himself artistically and looks forward to future opportunities. His previous performances, in part, include, Hairspray (Mr. Pinky, The Principal, IQ), The Crucible (Thomas Putnam), School House Rock (George), Game of Tiaras (Guard Two, Dwarf One).

Mimi Macklin (Fan) Mimi is thrilled to be playing Fan for the fourth time in A Christmas Carol. She has performed in many shows at the High Springs Playhouse including Charlotte’s Web, Annie and The Jungle Book. She is a member of the National Junior Beta Club, a Curvy Girl leader and a Girl Scout.

Lexi Macklin (Tiny Tim) Lexi is excited to be making her stage debut here at the Hippodrome. She enjoys taking acting classes, gymnastics and creating art.

Channing O’Halloran (Dolly) This is Channing’s sixth year performing in A Christmas Carol, previously as Tiny Tim, Turkey Girl and Young Belle. Other favorite roles include: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, Hippodrome Theatre), Twelfth Night (Feste, We The People Arts Initiative), Julius Caesar ( Casca, We The People Arts Initiative), Haint Blues (Automatic Slim, We The People Arts Initiative) and Under A Liar’s Moon (Mimi, Actors’ Warehouse). Channing also worked on Stranger Things seasons 1 and 2 for Netflix. Channing is a junior in high school.

Lillian Ehlers (Turkey Kid) Lillian is thrilled to return for her sixth year as a cast member in the Hipp’s A Christmas Carol. Lillian recently worked on her first feature film project filmed in Boston, Defending Jacob, and she continues to work short film and commercial projects in NYC and Atlanta. In her pursuit of a career in the performing arts, Lillian entered the 9th grade at PK Yonge Performing Arts High School, and she will appear as Princess Jasmine in the fall production Game of Tiaras, as well as a lead dancer in the spring musical, Guys and Dolls.

WHO’S WHO IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL Faith Franck (Turkey Kid) Faith is in the ninth grade at P.K. Yonge. She previously played Martha Cratchit in the Hippodrome’s A Christmas Carol production and has also performed in the Hipp’s Summer Spectacular productions for the past six years.

Sadie Christensen (Tiny Tim) Sadie is 8 years old, from Gainesville, Fl, and is in 3rd grade at The Rock School. She’s a good girl, loves her mama, loves Jesus, and America too! This is her second performance in A Christmas Carol (Tiny Tim), and loves every minute.

GeriAnne Meals (Young Belle) GeriAnne is excited to be returning to A Christmas Carol as Young Belle. GeriAnne is fourteen years old, and is a student at St. Francis Catholic Academy. Past productions she’s been in include:The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy Gale), A Journey to Narnia (Queen Jadis), and The Fairytale Misfits (Groundhog).

Evelyn Orsini (Fan) Evelyn Orsini is ten years old and attends the fifth grade at Stephen Foster Elementary. She played in The Wizard of Oz (Twice at the Hippodrome Summer Spectacular, once as Zoq and once as The Tin Man/Girl) and The Great Bear of Orange (The Hippodrome Spring Break camp as Katrine). She dreams of one day becoming a film actress.

Peter Weinstein (Peter) Peter Weinstein is delighted to return for his third year as part of the Hippodrome’s annual production of A Christmas Carol where he has previously played Scrooge as a Boy (2017) and Peter Cratchit (2018). Some of his other favorite roles have included Theo in Pippin (PK Yonge 2018) and Jem in To Kill A Mockingbird (Star Theatre 2019). Off stage he plays the piano and enjoys karate training at Gainesville Dojo, swimming on his school swim team, and reading fantasy/science fiction. He is in the eighth grade at PK Yonge.

Theodor Canev (Scrooge as Boy) Theodor is in 5th Grade in Chiles Elementary.

This is his second year in A Christmas Carol. He had also participated in Summer Spectacular’s production of The Wizard of Oz. Theodor plays piano and cello, soccer, and basketball. He enjoys building computers and playing chess.

John Gray (Director) John is thrilled to be making his directing debut at the Hippodrome. He has spent most of his directing career in educational theatre working with kids from kindergarten to college age and has former students working in all aspects of theatre from performing to design. Favorite shows include An Ideal Husband (Sonnet Repertory Theatre), Merrily We Roll Along (Wichita State), Phantasmagoria (Prospect Theater Company), Broadway Bombs (Joe Allen Players), Grease (Tippecanoe Outdoor Amphitheater) and Das Barbecu (Heartists.) In addition to directing, John has choreographed and costumed numerous productions and is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association. Performance credits include Falsettos, Fallen Angel, The Foreigner, Lead Heavy Sky and How To Succeed…

Many thanks to Stephanie for this opportunity and much love to his wonderful and patient partner, Jason.

WHO’S WHO IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL Marilyn Wall (Original Costume Designer) Marilyn Wall is a co-founder of the Hippodrome, where she is Artistic Associate and Costume Designer-in-Residence. She has designed and built costumes for more than 350 professional productions for the stage and for film. Her stage designs have been seen in San Diego, Boston, Denver, Connecticut, New York, Alabama, Massachusetts, and Toronto. In the film world she has designed costumes and makeup for: A Flash of Green, with Ed Harris; Shimmer, with MaryBeth Hurt; Ruby in Paradise, with Ashley Judd; Gathering Evidence, with Angelina Jolie; Miami Hustle, with Kathy Ireland; and Ulee’s Gold, with Peter Fonda and Patricia Richardson. Ms. Wall has also served as a designer for Phil Donahue, Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Todd Field, Joan Steffend, Scott Simon, and Travis Tritt, and is a two-time Emmy Award winner for her design work on Salsa, a national television children’s series. She received an Audelco Award nomination for her original costume design for Cookin’ at the Cookery and a Beverly Hills/Hollywood Theatre Award nomination for Best Costume Design. She is currently designing puppets and costumes for a new children’s television series called OrganWise Guys. Marilyn was the invited artist for HGTV White House Christmas Special 2003-2005. Most recently, Marilyn was awarded a Florida Individual Artist Fellowship for 2009.

Elizabeth Haroian* (Stage Manager) Liz is thrilled to be joining the team here at the Hippodrome and with A Christmas Carol no less! Liz grew up in Hopkinton, MA; the start of the Boston Marathon. She now, somewhat begrudgingly, lives in NYC. Some of Liz’s favorite stage management credits are: 3/Fifths (3LD/3/Fifths), Symphonie Fantastique (Basil Twist), The Pirate La Dee Da (ATC), The Secret Garden and Sister Act (NYU), Grease (New London Barn), The Winter’s Tale (Saratoga Shakespeare Company), Richard III (Juilliard), The Polar Express (Rail Events/Warner Brothers), Maestro (ERC), and Much Ado About Nothing (ART). She’s also had the pleasure of working with many academic programs including NYU Steinhardt, The Juilliard School, Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School, Atlantic, and ART/Harvard. Amid all of the chaos remember to have fun!

Mihai Ciupe (Scenic Designer) Originally from Romania, Mihai Ciupe received a double MFA degree in costume and set design from Carnegie Mellon University and his BFA from Art and Design University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. During his MFA program he was awarded the George Kimberly Scene Design Award and the Oren Parker Award in Design and Production. Prior to the United States he was the resident scenographer at The National Theatre of Cluj, Romania. During his former years he traveled extensively in Europe in tours with the shows that he designed, getting exposure to the various schools of theatre from England, Scotland, Hungary, France and Yugoslavia. As a designer he worked with some of the greatest Romanian directors: Gabor Tompa, Alexandru Dabija, Iulian Visa, Mihai Manutiu, Victor Ion Frunza. In 1991 he received a scholarship to attend The London International Festival of Theatre. Since 1995 he is a member of The United Association of the Romanian Fine Artists in the scenography section. In 1999 he joined the faculty of School of Theatre and Dance department at University of Florida, where he is now an Associate Professor in Scene Design.

WHO’S WHO IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL Keira McDonald (Props Designer) This is Keira’s first production with the Hippodrome, and she is ecstatic to be a part of this show. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from Flagler College and has since worked as Props Master for Horn in the West in Boone, NC, the nation’s oldest continuously running outdoor drama.

Christine Robertson* (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be working at The Hippodrome! Numerous AEA acting credits include Amalia in She Loves Me at The Theatre at the Center (Jeff Nomination, Best Musical, Chicago Area), Vi in Footloose at The Little Theatre on the Square, and multiple shows at the historic Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. She originated the role of Lucy in the highly acclaimed world premiere of Kirke Mechem’s opera, The Rivals, at Skylight Opera Theatre in Milwaukee and appeared as Gabriel/Eve in The Creation, performing with the International Chamber Artists and members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She is proud to have served her country as a member of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band where she performed as a soloist with the concert band, the jazz band, and the elite protocol band, The Blue Aces. Ms. Robertson served on the voice faculty of Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois for 7 years and currently maintains a private studio in Gainesville where she teaches singing lessons and also the Alexander Technique. www.christinerobertsonstudio.com

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Spring Break Camps!

Ages 5-18

At the Hippodrome Theatre March 23 - 27 Give your child the opportunity to explore the world of theatre with classes in Marketing, Art, Set Design, Scene Study and Improv. Classes are led by experienced teaching artists and feature an end-of-camp finale showcase!

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This activity is neither sponsored nor endorsed by Alachua County public schools.

OUR GENEROUS DONORS The Hippodrome thanks its many donors for their generous contributions to support our productions and programs! For more information on how your gift supports the Hippodrome, please contact Matt Dibble at (352) 373-5968 ext. 243. Donations listed are from 10/28/18 - 10/28/19.

The Kaplan-Stein Charitable Fund Terry & James Rocca PRODUCER $50000+ Lucinda Lavelli Mary Sanford Anne Margoluis Patrick Manrose Joy & Richard Segall Amy E. Tarrant Foundation Ted & Hallie Mcfetridge Halbert & Ruth Smith UNDERWRITER: $25,000 + Gary & Laura McGill Spiegel, Inc Realtors Nathan S. Collier Charlie Mitchell Connie & Bob Stern DIRECTOR $10,000+ Chris Morris Amy Pazzalia & Ken & Linda McGurn Jeff Stokes Dorothy & Gale Nevill Anonymous Ken & Margaret Wagener Keith Perry Anonymous Robin West & Ken Wald William & Betty Petty Michael Singer Marjorie and Roy Weiner David & Regina Richardson PLAYWRIGHT $5,000-$9,999 Cynthia White Jane & Mike Ryals Daniel & Nel Webster Scott Wilson Alberta Smith DESIGNER $2,500-$4,999 Gene Witmer Betsy Styron & Bob Fulton Mary Trew & Weaver Gaines Elaine Young Farol Tomson Dick & Caren Gorenberg CAST $250-$499 Edward & Kate Wilkinson Brett Hipsley Charles & JanetAllen Carol Willis Charles Hobson Bill & Trina Anderson Merry Lynne Wilson Tfbu Inc Laura Anderson CHOREOGRAPHER $500-$999 Umn Inc Joy & Michael Avery Bryce & Catherine Ackerman Maureen Killoran Suzanne Badat Robert Bachus Midge Smith & Carl Wisler Janice & Tom Bird Roxane Bleiweis COMPOSER $1,000-$2,499 Linda Boyles Phoebe Bowers Anonymous Patti Breedlove Sherry & Carter Boydstun Anonymous Charna & Stuart Cohn Patti Breedlove Tim Altmeyer Robert & Colleen Cornwell Fred Brenneman Wayne & Penny Archer Eddie Daniel & Cheryl Calhoun Julie Anspach Jason Monroe Newman Ed & Sheila Crapo Laura & Ken Berns Albert Eid Ana Cusi David Bloom Maywood & Jeff Dunn Mary Ellen Ellifritt Lisa Bowley Fonda Davis & John Eyler Bill Elliott Bill Bryson Saundra Fisher Matt & Rae Gitzendanner Debbie Conlon Chris & Rusty Forsmark Bob & Carol Gwin Bruce Cornwell Heather Harrell Stephen & Melanie Hagen Michael Curry Ken Marx & Linda Hayward Roberta Hager Katie D’Amato Richard Howard Fred Harden Douglas Dankel The Jelks Family Foundation Ann Hatfield Sheila Dickison Gilda Josephson Mary Hausch Skip & Lynda Everitt Kim Kazimour Colin Hines Cherie Fine John & Carol Koogler Mary Job Forrest S Crawford & Sally Foote Jim & Marcia Leary David Kienast David & Peggy Ford Trevor Luke Phyllis Lotzkar Fracture Llc Chris Maxfield Morgan Lynge Richard & Justine Fry Jeff & Lauren Miller Richard & Ira Gessner Pat & Robert Moore Valentina Mankin Jeff & Tashia Hale Stephen Pearton Anthony Maurelli Nora Lee Hoover & Amor Villar

OUR GENEROUS DONORS Cassandra Farley & Christie Mclaughlin Jaquie & Michael Resnick Diane & Jeff Shamis Elizabeth Stewart Jim Theriac Jeff Wade W. Watkins Robert Stan & Peggy Williams Harvey & Missy Ziegler

DONOR $100+

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CORPORATE SPONSORS The commitment of the corporate community is critical for the Hippodrome to sustain its highly acclaimed productions and programs. To learn more about corporate partner opportunities, call Matthew Dibble, Development Associate at (352) 373-5968 x243.

SEASON PRODUCERS $50,000+ City of Gainesville The Collier Companies

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PRODUCTION SPONSORS $5,000+ Allison Durham Photography Bevis Chiropractic Campus USA Credit Union Door One USA Double Envelope Exactech, Inc. Florida Food Service, Inc. PRODUCTION CO-SPONSORS $2,500+ Big Top Brewing Comfort Temp Custom Caterers Dragonfly Sushi Emiliano’s Café Fun4GatorKids.com (Education Sponsor) Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Gator Moving and Storage Co. Hampton Inn & Suites Jerry’s AC and Auto Repair

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CORPORATE SPONSORS OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE SPONSOR $2,000+ Allstate Agent - Judy Locascio PERFORMANCE SPONSORS $1,750+ Amelia’s Fine Italian Cuisine Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors Colortyme Rent to Own Gainesville Regional Airport REHEARSAL SPONSORS $1,000+ Hogtown Brewers Craft Beer Festival Ibti Hijazi Catering John Russell Salon Martin’s Family Appliance Center

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The Hippodrome would like to thank the City of Gainesville and Alachua County for years of generous support.

FOUNDATION SUPPORT Allstate Foundation Amazon Smile Foundation Amy E Tarrant Foundation Bryson Foundation Community Foundation of North Central Florida

Dharma Endowment Foundation Jelks Family Foundation McKee/Crawford K2 Charitable Foundation Paypal Giving Fund Quinn Family Charitable Foundation Shubert Foundation

GRANDE DAMES A women’s philanthropy group, the Hippodrome Grande Dames is a group for women who love and support the arts. To learn more about the Grande Dames and how to join, send an inquiry to Nicole Daenzer at ndaenzer@thehipp.org.

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Cherie Fine Saundra Fisher Justine Fry Susan Fulford Caren Gorenberg Jan Jones Linda Kallman Leslie Klein Ellen Lau Lucinda Lavelli Jacki Levine Judy Locascio

Anne Margoluis Ginny Maurer Jorgia McAfee Linda McGurn Carol F. Meyer Chris Morris Sara Morsey Esther Negrin Nell Page Emily Pritchett Judith C. Russell Ilene Silverman

Eileen Smith Midge Smith Patricia Toskes Marilyn L. Tubb Justine Vaughen Marilyn Wall Fulbia A. Westfall

COLLIER CHALLENGE DONORS Julie Anspach James & Karen Archer Christine Aytug Robert Bachus Gil & Suzie Baxter John & Barbara Bengston Sherry & Carter Boydstun Patti Breedlove Jane Brockman Cheryl Calhoun & Ester De Jong Alan Carlson & Theresa Guecia Charlotte & Paul Chadik Candace Clift & Mark Woolett Ms. Amy Coenen Charna & Stuart Cohn Debbie Conlon Erin Connelly Diane Craig Ed & Sheila Crapo Katie D’Amato Eddie Daniel & Jason Monroe Newman Fonda Davis & John Eyler The Dharma Endowment Foundation Sheila Dickison Cheryl & Paul Doering Jane Emmeree & Erick Smith Jeff Dunn & David Etherington Jean Epling Guy & Rhea Epstein Skip & Lynda Everitt Cassandra Farley & Christie Mclaughlin Mark & Terrie Flaherty Griselda Forbes Ira Gessner Karen & Dillian Gilliland Harvey Goldstein Dick & Caren Gorenberg Jim & Sibet Grantham Aubrey Greene Jess & Barbara Gregory Mary & Joe Haldeman Jeff & Tashia Hale Cliff Haynes Elizabeth Hicks Colin Hines Robert & Lynne Holt Nora Lee Hoover & Amor Villar Sharon (Shea) Huey Gilda Josephson The Kaplan-Stein Charitable Fund Jim & Melissa Keefer Rev. Maureen Killoran & Peter Hyatt

John & Kathleen Kish Sandra Lampert & Pamela Paris Jeremy Lesifko-Bremer Marc & Kaye Linden Brenda & Morgan Lynge Richard Mankin & Valentina Komaniecka Anne Margoluis Hayley Mathis Hilary Mathis Sarah Maxwell Helen McCune Gary & Laura McGill Martin & Caryl McKellar Carol Meyer Jeff & Lauren Miller Georgia & Ron Mills Charlie Mitchell Richard & Joanna Morrow Dorothy & Gale Nevill Madge Nipper Amy Pazzalia & Jeff Stokes Susan Peters Bradley & Marta Pollitt The Pozek’s Sandy & Larry Reimer Ralf Remshardt Churchill & Gay Roberts Arthur & Joyce Rosenblatt Jane & Mike Ryals Betsy & David Sanders Carol & Jim Sarisky Suzanne Scheraga Diane & Jeff Shamis Brian & Cindy Shea Brenda Smith & Ronald Burrichter Madeline Smyth Pamela Smith & Carol Barron Hugh & Lynne Stallworth Linda & Keith Stanfill Caroline H Stanhope Mike Still G. W. Swicord Joe Thigpen & Becky De Marie Farol Tomson The Thompson Family Tonewood Family Music Inc. Marta Wayne Robin West & Ken Wald Tom & Julie Whitney Carol Willis Gene Witmer

Donations listed made by 11/06/19

HIPPODROME STAFF STEPHANIE LYNGE Artistic Director

NICOLE DAENZER Managing Director

BILL BOOTHMAN Master Electrician

SHAINA WORHACZ Rentals Coordinator/ Special Events Coordinator

JESSE DESROSIERS Assistant to the Artistic Director GABRIELLE BYAM Education Director/ Internship Program Coordinator ROBERT P. ROBINS Lighting Designer/ ROBERT P. ROBINS Facilities Manager Production Manager AMANDA NIPPER Sound Designer STEPHANIE PARKS Costume Designer/ Costume Shop Supervisor

REBEKAH LEPPERT Costume Shop Overhire AMBER WILKERSON Stage Manager WARREN GOODWIN Technical Director KEN BROWN Scenic Artist LUCIAN ROBINSON Master Carpenter JAMES CIEPLY Carpenter INTERNS AND APPRENTICES

MATT DIBBLE Group Sales and Development MATTHEW CUGINI Cinema Program Manager SUSAN VAUGHN Bookkeeper NICOLE MOORADIAN Office & Company Manager

DEE NATOUR Graphic Designer JULIA CAMPITELLI Marketing Coordinator AMADOR SANTIAGO Caretaker JAQUEZ HARRIS Assistant Caretaker ANNA VERNEY Art Gallery Curator

KARINA ORTEGA Assistant Stage Manager

MARCIA BROWN Education Associate

STARR COURAKOS Marketing Intern

DARBY WEBB Development Assistant FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM

ASHLEY LAZARSKI Marketing Intern JENNA BARRY Marketing Intern PAIGE GRYSKI Marketing Intern CHRIS BRANCH Graphics Intern

KATRINA LUNDQUIST First Hand Intern SARAH UPDEGROVE Wardrobe Intern BILL EISSLER MFA Intern LEAH VICENCIO Dramaturgy Intern COSTUME CONSULTANTS DORIS EDWARDS LESLIE KLEIN

SHARON BORNEMAN Outreach Coordinator

CLINT THORNTON Front of House Manager ANNA VERNEY Box Office Representative MATHEW FAUX Box Office Representative TARIQ DARWISH Box Office Representative MELISSA EDWARDS House Manager DAJA SANCHEZ House Manager JAY NIXON - House Manager DUNCAN VANDERBERG House Manager EMILY SMITH - House Manager SOPHIA YOUNG House Manager DEVIN BRANCH Bartender NICHOLAS SMITH Bartender /House Manager ERIK RUUD - Bartender CARLOS CODONER-CONTELL - Projectionist PRIYA GUJAR - Projectionist ASHLEY VOGT- Bartender/ Box Office Representative

AUDIENCE SERVICES PLEASE NOTE: Infants are not permitted in the theater. Food is not permitted in the theater. Please turn off all cellular phones, watch alarms, and all other noise-making equipment when in the theater.Photographing and/or sound recording any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording in this theater is prohibited. Violators may be subject to confiscation of equipment and ejection.

Violations may render the offender liable to financial charges.The Hippodrome reserves the right to ask any patron causing a disturbance to leave the premises without refund.

In an emergency, evacuate through the external exits on either side of the lobby.

RUSTY SALLING MEMORIAL FUND The Hippodrome Theatre was Rusty’s home for over forty years. Contributions to the Rusty Salling Fund will support his ongoing legacy of artistic achievement and community service according to his family’s wishes. To contribute to the Rusty Salling Memorial Fund, please visit thehipp.org/rustyfund Tim Altmeyer Wayne & Penny Archer Rod & Beverly Bartlett Mrs. Roxane Bleiweis Miss Marsha Boyd Ms. Libby Brateman Cecilia Brooks Mr. & Mrs. Homer O. Bryant Lauren Warhol Caldwell David & Jean Chalmers Wendy Chambers Linda Cirulli-Burton Mr. Leon Clark Candace Clift and Mark Woollett Debbie & Michael Conlon Mrs. Dorothy A. Conway Comeau Phylis & James Craig Nicole Daenzer Sadie Darnell & Norma Darnell Leah Deese Barbara Devoe Matthew Dibble Cheryl & Paul Doering Michael Hill & Ellie Donovan Clyde Ellis Cheris Garrison Dick & Caren Gorenberg Benjamin & Joyce Gorman Mary & Joe Haldeman Carole Harpe Catherine Hill Ira & Amanda Holmes Jessica Hurov Dan Jesse & Irene Gurri John & Kathleeen Kish Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Leslie Klein Ms. Ellen Lau Anonymous Gary McGill Gary and Suzy Miller Jeff Montgomery Ms. Chris M. Morris Ms. Sara Morsey

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FACT SHEET for SCROOGE IN ROUGE and A CHRISTMAS CAROL How much does it really cost to produce TWO shows at once?

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ACTORS - $70,750 12 actors and 4 stage managers have been rehearsing 6 days a week since the beginning of November to bring you these amazing productions TRAVEL -$6,500 3 actors, 2 stage managers, and 1 director have been brought in from outside Gainesville to work at the Hipp for these shows DESIGNERS and CREW - $47,350 18 professionals have been working to design, build, direct, choreograph, stitch, and every other task it takes to get the shows open, and will continue to maintain them until the final performances PRODUCTION COSTS - $13,000 This year, we built a new set for A Christmas Carol, after using the previous one for a generation ROYALTIES - $12,000 These give us the legal right to perform the plays and are paid to the writers MARKETING - $12,600 This includes postcards, TV and radio ads, online marketing, etc.

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Book by Roger O. Hirson Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz OCT. 18 – 27, 2019 CONSTANS THEATRE Directed by Andrew Cao Musical Direction by Dr. Tony Offerle Choreography by Andrew Cao Fall BFA Dance Showcase OCT. 23 – 27, 2019 G-6 STUDIO Coordinated by Augusto Soledade Agbedidi: A Fusion of Traditional African and Contemporary Dance NOV. 22 – 24, 2019 CONSTANS THEATRE Directed by Trent Williams, Jr., and Augusto Soledade

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