Into the Woods

Into the Woods Book by James Lapine | Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick Directed by Anthony Trifiletti

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Tuck Everlasting

Cinderella goes to the festival, and marries the prince. Jack climbs the beanstalk, and steals the giant’s gold. The Baker and his wife are bestowed with a child...then what?

In this imaginative and beguiling takeoff of familiar fairy tales, the real story begins once wishes have been granted, and the characters learn to live with their “happily ever after.”

The woods of Treegap, New Hampshire beckon eleven-yearold Winnie Foster to escape her humdrum, small town life. Once within, she discovers a spring with a powerful secret, and a boy with a mysterious past. Pursued by a strange man in yellow, she learns the truth about the connection between the boy’s family and the water, and is forced to make a decision with everlasting consequences.

May 31 - June 16, 2019

Book by James Lapine Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick

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As You Like It

Aug 16 - 18, 2019 (Shows at 7pm) Lovers in disguise, banished dukes and merry companions come together in As You Like It. Set in the dreamlike Forest of Arden, the Bard’s whimsical discourse on the fun and folly of love is performed outdoors (and FREE!) at the Bacon Woods Amphitheatre at Vermilion River Reservation.

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Book by Claudia Shear & Tim Federle Music by Chris Miller | Lyrics by Nathan Tysen Based on the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

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Into the Woods Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick Original Broadway production by: Heidi Landesman M. Anthony Fisher

Rocco Landesman Frederic H. Mayerson

Rick Steiner Jujamcyn Theaters

Director/Music Director // Anthony Trifiletti Choreographer // Jacqi Loewy Stage Manager // Jeff Lockshine Assistant Stage Manager // Michael Strama Scenic Designer/Technical Director // Derek Green Costume Designer // Justin D. Bilewicz, III Sound Designer // Stan Kozak Lighting Designer // Tobias Peltier Properties Master // Paul Melnykowski Wig Stylist & Consultant // Jackie Luthy Sound Board Operator // Sarah Rounds Assistant Tech Director/Spotlight Operator // Gretchen Woods Set Crew/Spotlight Operator // Wesley Carney Set Crew/Spotlight Operator // Liza Woods Artistic Director // Brian McNally

Into the Woods

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

Musical Numbers // Act I // Act I Opening.................................................................................Company Cinderella at the Grave.................................................Cinderella, Cinderella’s Mother Hello, Little Girl.....................................................Wolf, Little Red I Guess This Is Goodbye.....................................................................Jack Maybe They’re Really Magic.......................Baker’s Wife, Baker Rapunzel.......................................................................................Rapunzel Baker’s Reprise...................................................................................Baker I Know Things Now.................................................................Little Red A Very Nice Prince................................Cinderella, Baker’s Wife First Midnight.........................Baker, Mysterious Man, Witch, Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince, Florinda, Lucinda, Stepmother, Jack, Jack’s Mother, Little Red, Rapunzel, Grandmother, Steward, Cinderella, Baker’s Wife Giants in the Sky...................................................................................Jack Agony.........................Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince A Very Nice Prince Reprise.............Cinderella, Baker’s Wife It Takes Two..........................................................Baker’s Wife, Baker Second Midnight................................................Witch, Cinderella, Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince, Stepmother, Florinda, Lucinda, Grandmother Stay With Me................................................................Witch, Rapunzel On the Steps of the Palace...........................................Cinderella Act I Finale.....................................................................................Company

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Musical Numbers // Act II // Act II Opening...............................................................................Company Agony Reprise...................................................Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince Witch’s Lament..................................................................................Witch Any Moment.........................Cinderella’s Prince, Baker’s Wife Moment’s in the Woods................................................Baker’s Wife Your Fault.....................................................Jack, Baker, Little Red, Witch, Cinderella Last Midnight......................................................................................Witch No More.........................................................Baker, Mysterious Man No One Is Alone.............Cinderella, Little Red, Baker, Jack Act II Finale....................................................................................Company

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Cast (in order of appearance) Narrator......................................................................................Mark Hilan Cinderella...........................................................................Karyn Bellush Jack...........................................................................................Zach Palumbo Baker.............................................................................................Ian Atwood Baker’s Wife...........................................................................Caitlin Hamm Cinderella’s Stepmother..........................................Megan Campana Florinda.....................................................................................Jackie Luthy Lucinda.....................................................Samantha Ksiezyk-De Crane Jack’s Mother.........................................................Jayne Bartish-Kacik Little Red Ridinghood......................................................Anna Carone Witch..............................................................................Marlene Karpinski Cinderella’s Mother......................................................Elaine Guthrie Mysterious Man.......................................................................Mark Hilan Wolf.................................................................................Russell Muzyczka Rapunzel.............................................................................Robin Terschak Rapunzel’s Prince...................................................Michael Emery Fox Grandmother.....................................................................Elaine Guthrie Cinderella’s Prince.................................................Russell Muzyczka Steward......................................................................Drew Schoenhofer Giant.......................................................................................Elaine Guthrie Snow White*....................................................................Morgan Guthrie *Snow White (June 7th production only).........................Emma Osko Sleeping Beauty............................................................Kendall Guthrie

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Production Team Director/Music Director...................................Anthony Trifiletti Choreographer......................................................................Jacqi Loewy Stage Manager..................................................................Jeff Lockshine Assistant Stage Manager.........................................Michael Strama Scenic Designer/Technical Director.......................Derek Green Costume Designer................................................Justin D. Bilewicz, III Sound Designer........................................................................Stan Kozak Lighting Designer..............................................................Tobias Peltier Properties Master...................................................Paul Melnykowski Wig Stylist/Consultant...................................................Jackie Luthy Sound Board Operator.................................................Sarah Rounds Asst. Tech Director/Spotlight Operator.....Gretchen Woods Set Crew/Spotlight Operator...............................Wesley Carney Set Crew/Spotlight Operator........................................Liza Woods

Orchestra Conductor/Keyboard...........................................................David Coxe Flute.......................................................................................Alison Ortenzi Clarinet..................................................................................Kimberly Coxe Horn........................................................................Melinda Kellerstrass Bass..........................................................................................Kevin Aylward Percussion................................................................................Kirk Georgia

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Actor/Actress Bios

CAST Ian Atwood (The Baker) is a native of the St. Louis area, moving to Cleveland after receiving his BFA in Musical Theatre from Ohio Northern University. Ian has had the pleasure of working at many professional and educational theatres in the area.

Some favorite roles include Horton (Seussical), Robert (Company), Max Bialystock (Producers), Carl Magnus (A Little Night Music), and Caractacus Potts (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). Thrilled to be back, French Creek credits include The Duke (Big River), Adam/Noah (Children of Eden), and Oliver Warbucks (Annie).

Huge thanks to Anthony, Jeff, and Rick for this incredible opportunity and to this wonderful cast of talented folks for providing an ever needed message and good word. Thanks to Jess for allowing him to check one more Sondheim masterpiece off his personal list. Neil and Maggie, daddy loves you very much and remember: “You know what you want, then you go and you find it and you get it.” To the journey!!

TPOG Jayne Bartish-Kacik (Jack’s Mother) is excited to be performing in Into the Woods at French Creek.

She has performed onstage and off as a music director and Pg. 12 accompanist at area

theaters for many years.

Some of her favorite performances on stage are Big Mama in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Joanne in Company, Jellylorum in Cats, and many, many more. Jayne enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandsons, Bronson and Kylin and her new puppy, Lulu.

Many thanks to Anthony and Jacqi for a memorable show.

Karyn Bellush (Cinderella) is so excited to be back at French Creek, and to be a part of such an amazing cast! She last preformed as Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes with LCMT last summer, and was in the Marilyn Bianchi Playwriting Festival at Dobama Theatre. She is so proud of how far her and cast have come with this show, and hopes that you all enjoy your time “in the woods.”

Megan Campana (Cinderella’s Stepmother) has been a part of many French Creek Theatre productions since 2016. Some of her recent/favorite credits at French Creek include Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette); Oliver! (The

Actor/Actress Bios Widow Corney), Children of Eden (Storyteller); Bonnie & Clyde (Stella/ Ensemble); Jekyll & Hyde (Lady Beaconsfield/ B a r m a i d / Ensemble); and Godspell (Ensemble/solo: Bless the Lord). She has most recently been seen in Children of Eden (Storyteller) at Cassidy Theatre in Parma. Megan has also been actively involved with the Lorain Community Music Theatre as hair/makeup artist since 2008. Megan cantors at her church, St. Peter in Lorain, and is a member of Project Praise contemporary choir under the direction of Mr. Anthony Trifiletti.

Anna Carone (Little Red Ridinghood) is very excited to be a part of Into the Woods at French Creek. She has loved singing and acting since she was five. Anna has done previous shows including Peter

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Pan and Charlotte’s Web at Olmsted Performing Arts, and Schoolhouse Rock Live and Annie at the Beck Center. This is her second show at French Creek, previously appearing in Children of Eden. Outside of theatre, Anna loves to bake, read books, play guitar and roller skate with her friends. She would like to thank all 11 of her best friends for making her the best she can be!

She would also like to thank her family for driving her to rehearsals.

Anna can’t wait to be a part of more productions at French Creek!

Michael Emery Fox (Rapunzel’s Prince) is very excited to be back at French Creek in one of his favorite musicals ever.

He was recently seen here in She Loves Me this past winter. A Kent State graduate, some of his favorite productions are Children of Eden (Japheth), Spring Awakening (Melchior), The Little Mermaid (Chorus), and The Rocky Horror Show (Columbia). When he’s not onstage, Michael enjoys reading, spending time with his friends, and catching up on Schitt’s Creek. He would like to thank his amazing cast and crew and his amazing mother for supporting him even through shows that she hates (like this one).

As always, Minnie, this one’s for you.

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Actor/Actress Bios Elaine Guthrie (Cinderella’s Mother/Granny/ Giant) received her Bachelor’s degree in Music from Brigham Young University.

Since then, she has focused on raising her four kids, and teaching music lessons out of her home.

She loves to sing, play piano, and volunteer for her kids’ music and sports programs. Into the Woods is her first ever professional theater experience, and she is thrilled to be part of the cast with her daughters. She is especially grateful for her wonderful and supportive husband who has helped make the experience possible.

K e n d a l l G u t h r i e (Sleeping Beauty) is a freshman at Avon High School.

She got her start in theater at the Beck Center, followed by French Creek’s production of Annie, and is now happy to be part of the Into the Woods cast with her mom and sister. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the flute, drawing and painting, and participating in track.

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M o r g a n Guthrie (Snow White) is a freshman at Avon High School.

She enjoys singing with her A Cappella choir, color guard, and the dance team.

She has been involved in theater at school, and is happy to have her first professional theater opportunity with Into the Woods. She wants to thank her friends and family for their love and support, especially her mom and sister who helped her audition for this show.

Jackie Luthy (Florinda) is tickled “mauve” to return to the French Creek stage! She was last in Into the Woods about thirteen years ago at Kent State Stark Campus, where she played Cinderella’s Mother, Granny, and the Giant. She appears to be aging backwards, which is just fine by her.

Caitlin Hamm (Baker’s Wife) is thrilled to be returning to the French Creek Theater stage in Into the Woods. She was last seen as Betty Haynes in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Caitlin is a Cleveland native and has been performing most of her life. She is a graduate of Kent

Actor/Actress Bios State University with her BFA in Musical Theatre.

By day, she is an elementary school music teacher at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Cuyahoga Falls.

She would like to thank her family and friends for their never ending love and support.

Mark Hilan ( N a r ra to r/ Mysterious Man) is a Chicago native and retired radio news anchor.

Mark is appearing in his second production at FCT following his work in She Loves Me. Since his first appearance onstage nearly 50 years ago, Mark has enjoyed dramatic, comedic and musical roles from Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing and Mortimer in Arsenic and Old Lace to George in George M and Richie in A Chorus Line. He is dedicating his performance in Into the Woods to his incandescent niece Connie.

Marlene C. Karpinski (Witch) is making her second appearance on the French Creek Stage, and although she prefers to be behind the scenes, she is delighted to be performing once again. She is grateful to director Anthony Trifiletti for his patience and

faith in her, and for allowing her to perform her role in this wonderfully intimate theater.

She is humbled to be part of an amazingly talented cast, exceptional musicians, and outstanding technical staff who have devoted their time and talent to the show. Also, she extends a special thank you to Jacqi Loewy for understanding and embracing her dancing. Marlene would like to thank her family and friends who have encouraged her, and supported her in her theatrical endeavors. Mostly she would like to give thanks to God, who speaks to, and encourages all, especially when we are lost in the woods. â€œâ€ŚSometimes people leave you halfway through the wood. Do not let it grieve you, no one leaves for good. You are not alone. No one is alone.â€?

Samantha K s i e z y k D e C r a n e (Lucinda) is excited to be returning to the French Creek stage with such a fun cast. A Dramatic Coloratura Soprano, her most recent musical theatre engagements include Little Women (Aunt March) and She Loves Me Pg. 15

Actor/Actress Bios with French Creek Theatre; Annie (Mrs. Pugh/Bonnie Boylan) with Cassidy Theatre; and Newsies with True NorthCultural Arts. Her most recent opera engagements include La Traviata with Cleveland Opera Theatre, The Land of Smiles, and Straszny Dwor with The Cleveland Opera, and Madama Butterfly (Aunt) with Opera Western Reserve.

Upcoming engagements include Beauty and the Beast (Madame de la Grande Bouche) with Sandstone Summer Theatre. Thank you for supporting the arts! Love to her family and friends for their continued support!

Russell (Jack) Muzyczka (Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf) is thrilled to be a part of this production, and hopes that his performance won’t cause any “agony” in the audience. Jack will be attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro this fall to study Musical Theater. He was most recently involved in the Akron Civic Theatre’s production of Hairspray (Link Larkin). Jack is so proud of his amazing cast mates for the work they’ve accomplished over the course of the past few weeks, and he could not be more excited for everyone in the audience to see this show.

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Zach Palumbo (Jack) is thrilled to be back at French Creek Theatre, where he’s previously appeared in The Gifts of the Magi (Willy Porter), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour Krelborn), and Children of Eden(Snake / Storyteller).

He has performed throughout northeast Ohio on stages including None Too Fragile, Cleveland Public Theatre, Blank Canvas Theatre, Near West Theatre, and Western Reserve Playhouse. Later this summer he will appear in Cleveland Public Theatre’s Good at Heart at the BorderLight International Theatre Festival, and then in Shakespeare’s R&J at convergence-continuum.

Much love to his friends and family, including his best friend in the whole world, Milky White.

D r e w Schoenhofer is very excited to be performing in his first production with the French Creek Theatre. Drew is a junior at Capital University, studying vocal performance with an emphasis in Musical Theatre and Opera. The next role he will play is Governor Slaton in Parade at Capital.

Actor/Actress Bios R o bi n Terschak (Rapunzel) is a student at Capital University Conservatory of Music studying Vocal Music Education.

This is her first show with French Creek Theatre, and is very thankful to be working alongside so many wonderful people! Her favorite past roles include Virtue in Anything Goes, Beth March in Little Women, Andrina in The Little Mermaid, and Gretel in The Brothers Grimm Specatulathon.

Robin would like to thank her family and friends for encouraging her to sing and work towards her goals.

Enjoy the show!

Production Team: Anthony Trifiletti (Director/ Music Director) is an active solo pianist, collaborative artist, and music director throughout much of Ohio. As a pianist and music director, Anthony has held positions at TrueNorth Cultural Arts Center, The Lorain Palace Theatre, Lorain Palace Youth Theatre, Sandstone Summer Theatre, Amherst Workshop Players, Lorain Community Music Theatre, The Human Race Theatre Company, Dayton Opera, Dayton Philharmonic Youth Strings, and numerous other venues. Anthony is currently serving on the Board of Directors for TrueNorth Cultural Arts Center. He is a recent graduate of the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. While at

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Actor/Actress Bios UD, Anthony was the recipient of the Award for Outstanding Collaborative Pianist and performed at the American Choral Director’s Association National Convention in 2013. Besides working in theatrical and other performance related settings, Anthony is an active church musician having served at numerous parishes throughout the state. He is currently the music director at St. Peter in Lorain. Congratulations cast, crew, and orchestra on a wonderful performance!

David W. Coxe (Conductor/Piano) is pleased to make his French Creek debut for Into the Woods. No stranger to local theatre, Dave has worked from Chardon to Amherst and all points in between.

He has music directed such shows as Little Shop of Horrors, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Guys and Dolls, among many others.

When not involved in a show, David works in the software industry, and is a church musician. Dave would like to thank Anthony for the opportunity to step in for this one, and hopes you enjoy this show as much as he does.

Jacqi Loewy (Choreographer) is a multi-talented theatre professional.Her direction/choreography has been seen at The Cleveland Play House, Lyric Opera Cleveland , Dobama, TrueNorth (I Do, I Do, The Last Five Years, The Nutcracker, Blooms of Steel), French Creek (Jekyll and Hyde, I’m Not Rappaport, Gifts of the Magi), Ensemble, Interplay Jewish Theatre, CASE, JCC Halle, Playhouse Square and Cleveland Pg. 18 Public Theatre. As a proud

AEA/SAG/AFTRA member, she has appeared on Broadway, in international touring companies, at several Cleveland venues and in many recognizable feature films/commercials. Production and/or playwright credits include Mr. Lewis Rules: Stories from the Juvenile Justice System, Legally Addicted (opiate addiction epidemic) and Both Sides of the Family (interfaith relationships). As an AEA Production Stage Manager, she supervised Cleveland’s longest-running show, Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding, and was the SM for Cleveland Music Theatre’s new production of Jane Eyre. A recently retired Associate Professor at Notre Dame College, Jacqi would like to thank Anthony and this terrific cast/crew and YOU for supporting live theatre!

Jeff Lockshine (Stage Manager) Jeff is thrilled to been making is French Creek Theater debut. He last served as a Production Stage Manager more than 20 years ago at Ohio University where he earned his MFA in Production Design and Technology.

Primarily a lighting designer, Jeff has lit more than 100 productions at local theaters including Beck Center, Dobama, Clague Playhouse, Cleveland Public Theater, Blank Canvas Theatre and the defunct Halle Theater-JCC. Recently, Jeff directed Suds: The Musical at Clague Playhouse. During the day he is an Account Executive producing Trade Shows and Events.

Derek Green (Scenic Designer, Technical Director) is a Cleveland-based freelance scenic designer. Favorite design credits at French Creek include

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Actor/Actress Bios She Loves Me, Children of Eden, I’m Not Rappaport, Bonnie & Clyde, and Our Town. Derek currently serves as the Associate Producer for Education at Cleveland Play House. Much love and thanks to Julie and Paul. www.Dgreentheatre.com D. Justin Bilewicz, III (Costume Designer) is graduate of Ashland University where he works as the Costume Shop Supervisor, and also works as a freelance costume designer for the local area. In addition to designing costumes, Justin is the production manager for Sandstone Summer Theatre in Amherst, is the new Co-Drama Director at Marion L. Steele High School, and the Palace Youth Theatre’s Director in Lorain. Some of Justin’s favorite costume credits include Carrie, The Musical (Sandstone Summer Theatre), A Streetcar Named Desire (Mamaí Theatre Company), Jesus Christ Superstar (TrueNorth Cultural Arts), Antigone (Clearview High School), Mothers and Sons (Beck Center for the Arts), Waiting for Lefty (Case Western Reserve University) and Little Women (Ashland University). Justin’s recent French Creek Theatre designs are Annie, Willy Wonka, Parade, Joseph...Dreamcoat, and Death of a Salesman, just to name a few. Justin will be costume designing Sandstone Summer Theatre’s 50th anniversary show Disney’s Beauty and the Beast this summer, and will be directing the area premiere of Disney’s Frozen, Jr. for the Palace Youth Theatre.

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Stan Kozak (Sound Designer) Stan Kozak, currently in his twenty-seventh season at Great Lakes Theater, has more than 50 design credits including Bat Boy: The Musical, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Comedy of Errors, Amadeus, You Can’t Take It With You, Private Lives, Into the Woods and the Tom Hanks’ benefit performances. His work in 1979 and 1981 with Geraldine Fitzgerald on Streetsongs at GLTF led to the original cast album. Mr. Kozak was the resident sound designer for four seasons at the Porthouse Theatre Company, including productions ofDriving Miss Daisy, Niteclub Confidential and a Nightingale Sang.

His collaborations with Victoria Bussert at Baldwin-Wallace College include productions of Chess, Hair, Company, Cabaret, West Side Story, Tommy in Concert, Parade, the Ohio premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Passion, and one of the first nonprofessional productions of Phantom of the Opera. For Cain Park, his design credits include Secret Garden, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Bat Boy, Tick, tick…Boom, Nine, The Wiz, Harold and Maude and Pippin. Mr. Kozak has also designed sound for Wit and Last Five Years for the Dobama Theater, Iolanthe and Sweeney Todd for the Cleveland Opera, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and Forbidden Broadway SVU for the Hanna Theatre and A Shayna Maidel, Brooklyn Boy and Pangs of the Messiah for the JCC. He has served as sound designer for the All-City Musical for the Cleveland school system for eight seasons. He also had the good fortune to have worked with Bebe Neuwirth in her concert performance for the Ideastream Gala in 2005. He was

Actor/Actress Bios honored to be among the first group of LORT sound designers to achieve recognition in USA 829.

Tobias Peltier (Lighting Designer) is a transplanted West Coast native where he cut his teeth in Theatre and Film working on multiple Emmy award winning television shows including NCIS and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. After moving to New York City, Tobias worked on various Broadway productions including theTonyawardwinning Wicked and winner of the Drama Desk Award The Best is Yet to Come: the Music of Cy Coleman. Tobias currently serves as the Technical Director of the premier event space on the West Side of Cleveland at the Breen Center for the Performing Arts. Tobias is a Guest Designer in residence at Illinois Wesleyan University.

Tobias’ newest residency is at Ohio Northern University where he serves as the Resident Sound Designer. Recent lighting design credits for the Brecksville Theatre include Chicago and Newsies!.

Other credits include: Fame! (Sound

Design) at Illinois Wesleyan University; Angels in America and Angels in America: Perestroika (Sound Design) at Baldwin Wallace University. Tobias is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association.

Sarah Rounds (Sound Board Operator) is excited to be back working on her tenth show at French Creek! She graduated from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida, earning a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Recording Arts and currently works at Playhouse Square as a Ticketing Concierge. She is an Avon High School alumni where she was hugely involved in the drama club, and was inducted into the Thespian Society.

She enjoyed being onstage as much as working off in runcrew and as head of the makeup/hair crew. In her free time, Sarah likes to sing, teach herself new instruments, hang out with friends and family, work on her sound design skills, and cuddle with her puppy.

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