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‭BRÜKA THEATRE OF THE SIERRA‬

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‭BRÜKA THEATRE MISSION‬ ‭“TO CREATE & SHARE THE EXPERIENCE OF INNOVATIVE THEATRE.”‬ ‭CELEBRATING THIRTY WONDERFUL YEARS IN DOWNTOWN RENO‬

‭BRÜKA THEATRE MISSION‬ ‭TO CREATE & SHARE THE EXPERIENCE OF INNOVATIVE THEATRE‬

‭ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE‬ ‭ rüka Theatre is celebrating its 31‬‭st‬‭season of live theatre in downtown Reno.‬ B ‭Brüka’s theme for the 2023/2024 season is: “The Show Must Go On” embracing‬ ‭the excitement and magic of live theatre alongside the fun and challenges that go‬ ‭with creating a show. As an artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for‬ ‭innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists and acclaimed Theatre for‬ ‭Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the‬ ‭commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and‬ ‭developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes‬ ‭winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and‬ ‭nine local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno‬ ‭News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka is a non-equity, small,‬ ‭not-for-profit member theater company and affiliate of the national TCG‬ ‭(Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced over 200 shows‬ ‭in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our‬ ‭website at‬‭www.bruka.org‬‭.‬ ‭If you are associated with a‬‭local charity‬‭that you believe in and would fit with our‬ ‭season line-up, please reach out to marybruka@gmail.com and we will do our‬ ‭best to access and serve the needs while we enhance the experiences of the‬ ‭organizations.‬ ‭PRICES:‬ ‭General admission: $30. Admission for Students/Seniors/Military: $26. All tickets‬ ‭are $35 at the door. Artist Night Tickets are $17. Additional Ticket fees will be incurred on‬ ‭all online and phone ticket transactions.‬ ‭REQUIREMENTS DUE TO COVID - 19‬‭: If you are feeling sick or feel that you have been‬ ‭exposed to COVID - 19 please use precautions, communicate and wear a mask to the theatre‬ ‭so as not to expose others to illness. We appreciate your understanding and support as we‬ ‭continue to navigate keeping our theatre safe and a vital part of the Reno community. We‬ ‭reserve the right to change these protocols based on CDC guidelines. All ticket holders will‬ ‭be notified well in advance if changes arise.‬ ‭RESERVATIONS‬‭are available in person through the Brüka Box Office (775) 323-3221, online‬ ‭at‬‭www.bruka.org‬‭or at the Melting Pot World Emporium @ their location: 1049 S. Virginia‬ ‭Street, Reno. Our box office is open Thursday through Saturday from 3-6 PM and on‬ ‭Wednesdays by appointment. We are closed on most holidays. Our 2023/2024 Season‬ ‭Tickets are on sale beginning September 1, 2023. Individual tickets go on sale the Monday‬ ‭after the previous show closes. Check us out at‬‭www.bruka.org‬‭. All Brüka mainstage evening‬ ‭shows begin at 7:30 PM. Matinees begin at 2:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain‬ ‭time.‬‭There is NO late seating and all ticket sales are final.‬ ‭PARKING:‬ ‭Court Street parking lot across from The Pioneer Theater. FREE after 5:00 PM‬ ‭weekdays and NO CHARGE on weekends. We validate parking at the Parking Gallery on First‬ ‭and Sierra Street.‬

‭BRÜKA THEATRE INCLUDES: Holly Natwora - Operations Director,‬ ‭Mary Bennett - Producing Artistic Director, David Simpson - Technical Director‬ ‭Photo Credit: Bill Quinby‬

‭BRÜKA THEATRE - 31 YEARS OF LIVE THEATRE‬ ‭As we reflect back on our 30 years, we champion the incredible dedication of our‬ ‭staff, board of directors, actors, directors, stage managers, crews, writers,‬ ‭costumers, set designers, lighting & sound designers, graphic artists, business‬ ‭partners, supporters, foundations, community leaders, volunteers and our‬ ‭patrons, who have helped to keep us here, through thick and thin, good and‬ ‭challenging times and have kept the dream of producing, creating and presenting‬ ‭live theatre that flourishes in downtown Reno.‬ ‭Cheers & respect to all who have gone before us and to those who may follow in‬ ‭ ur footsteps. It is an honor to serve the community by producing and creating‬ o ‭for Brüka Theatre.‬ ‭In great love & appreciations,‬ ‭Mary Bennett‬ ‭Producing Artistic Director‬ ‭Brüka Theatre‬

‭DAISY & VIOLET HILTON‬

‭5 February 1908 ~ early January 1969‬ ‭ aisy and Violet were English-born entertainers who were‬‭conjoined‬ D ‭twins‬‭. They were exhibited in Europe as children, and toured the United‬ ‭States‬‭sideshow‬‭,‬‭vaudeville‬‭and‬‭American burlesque‬‭circuits in the 1920s‬ ‭and 1930s. They were best known for their film appearances in‬‭Freaks‬ ‭and the biographic‬‭Chained for Life‬‭(1951).‬ ‭ hey are buried in‬‭Forest Lawn‬‭West Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitors to‬ T ‭the site often‬‭leave two pennies‬‭, as that was the price of admission to‬ ‭see the twins in the side show when they were children.‬‭(Wiki)‬

‭Actresses Sophie Moeller (Daisy) & Ali Pauletto (Violet)‬

‭BRÜKA THEATRE FOR CHILDREN PERFORMANCES‬ ‭For More Information Visit:‬ ‭https://www.bruka.org/bruka-theatre-for-children-1‬ ALSO PLAYING AT THE LAVENDER & HONEY FESTIVAL‬ ‭ JULY 14, 2024 @ 10:14 AM‬ ‭

‭SIDE SHOW THE MUSICAL CREATORS‬ ‭ ILL RUSSELL - PLAYWRIGHT‬ B ‭Bill Russell is an American‬‭librettist‬‭and‬‭lyricist‬‭. Among his stage musicals are‬ ‭e‬‭legies for angels, punks and raging queens‬‭,‬‭Pageant‬‭and‬‭Side Show‬‭.‬ ‭Russell‬ ‭received a 1998 Tony nomination for‬‭Side Show‬‭for Best Book and shared a‬ ‭nomination with composer Henry Krieger for Best Score. The show was‬ ‭nominated as Best Musical. Russell was born in‬‭Deadwood, South Dakota‬‭in‬ ‭1949 and raised in‬‭Spearfish, South Dakota‬‭. His grandparents were cattle‬ ‭ranchers. He attended Morningside College,‬‭Sioux City, Iowa‬‭for two years with a‬ ‭major in theater before transferring to the‬‭University of Kansas‬‭. Russell's first‬ ‭professional musical to be produced was‬‭Fourtune‬‭, which ran‬‭Off-Broadway‬‭at the‬ ‭Actors' Playhouse from April 27, 1980 to November 23, 1980. He wrote the book‬ ‭and lyrics for the musical‬‭Pageant‬‭with Frank Kelly, which has an all-male cast‬ ‭that plays beauty queens.‬‭Pageant‬‭played off Broadway and on world stages and‬ ‭was also presented at Brüka Theatre under the direction of Mary Bennett in 2009.‬ ‭Website:‬ ‭https://billrussell.net‬ ‭ ill Russell will visit on July 12th & 13th‬‭with a special “Meet & Greet”‬ B ‭Pre-Show Wine Reception on Friday, July 12 from 6 PM -7 PM at‬‭Br‬‭ü‭k‬ a‬‭Studio‬ ‭44, and a Salon Conversation on Saturday, July 13th from 11 AM - 1 PM at‬ ‭Br‬‭ü‬‭ka‬ ‭Theatre. Tickets are available at www.bruka.org.‬ ‭COMPOSER HENRY KRIEGER‬ ‭ enry‬ ‭Krieger‬ ‭was‬ ‭born‬ ‭on‬ ‭February‬ ‭9,‬ ‭1945,‬ ‭in‬ ‭New‬ ‭York‬ ‭City‬ ‭and‬ ‭is‬ ‭an‬ H ‭American‬ ‭musical‬ ‭theatre‬ ‭composer.‬ ‭Henry‬ ‭Krieger‬ ‭began‬ ‭composing‬ ‭for‬ ‭Off-Off-Broadway‬‭in‬‭his‬‭twenties.‬‭Most‬‭notable‬‭work‬‭is‬‭Dreamgirls,‬‭which‬‭came‬‭to‬ ‭Broadway‬ ‭in‬ ‭1981‬ ‭and‬ ‭was‬ ‭nominated‬ ‭for‬ ‭thirteen‬ ‭Tony‬ ‭Awards‬‭(including‬‭Best‬ ‭Score),‬‭winning‬‭six.‬‭Mr.‬‭Krieger‬‭also‬‭composed‬‭the‬‭scores‬‭to‬‭The‬‭Tap‬‭Dance‬‭Kid‬ ‭(1983-85)‬ ‭with‬ ‭Robert‬ ‭Lorick,‬ ‭and‬ ‭the‬ ‭acclaimed‬ ‭Side‬ ‭Show‬ ‭(1997-98),‬ ‭written‬ ‭with Bill Russell and directed and choreographed by Robert Longbottom.‬ ‭SIDE SHOW THE MUSICAL‬

‭ ased‬ ‭on‬ ‭the‬ ‭lives‬ ‭of‬ ‭the‬ ‭legendary‬ ‭Hilton‬ ‭twins,‬ ‭Daisy‬‭and‬‭Violet,‬ B ‭Side‬ ‭Show‬ ‭follows‬ ‭the‬ ‭sisters'‬ ‭heartwarming‬ ‭search‬ ‭for‬ ‭love‬ ‭and‬ ‭acceptance‬ ‭amidst‬ ‭the‬ ‭spectacle‬ ‭of‬ ‭fame.‬ ‭This‬ ‭version‬ ‭is‬ ‭the‬ ‭updated book and score from the 2014 revival.‬

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‭BRÜKA‬

‭SIDE SHOW THE MUSICAL‬ ‭The Very Thing That Makes Them Different ... Makes Them Extraordinary‬

‭Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell Music by Henry Krieger‬ ‭Additional Book Material by Bill Condon‬ ‭Produced by Permission With Concord Theatricals‬ ‭TIME PERIOD: 1920 - 1932‬ ‭ CT I‬ A ‭Scene 1 - Outside/Inside The Tent‬ ‭Scene 2 - On The Midway‬ ‭Scene 3 - Behind The Tent‬ ‭Scene 4 - Inside The Tent‬ ‭Scene 5 - The Courtroom‬ ‭Scene 6 - Sideshow Tent‬ ‭Scene 7 - Vaudeville‬ ‭Scene 8 - Backstage‬ ‭ CT II‬ A ‭Scene 1 - Onstage/Backstage At The Palace‬ ‭Scene 2 - Manhattan Penthouse‬ ‭Scene 3 - Bare Stage‬ ‭Scene 4 - On The Road‬ ‭Scene 5 - The Texas Centennial‬ ‭Scene 6 - The Texas Centennial Fairgrounds‬ ‭Scene 7 - Stadium Dressing Area‬ ‭Scene 8 - The Cotton Bowl‬ ‭Appropriate for ages 10 & Up‬ ‭Running Time: 2 Hours. 2 Acts.‬

‭SIDE SHOW‬‭DRAMATURGICAL PACKET‬ ‭(Designed by Rose Sambrano):‬

‭SIDE SHOW THE MUSICAL‬ ‭CAST‬ ‭ALEXANDRIA PAULETTO .…………………………..…..……….……………….……….‬‭VIOLET HILTON‬ ‭ OPHIE MOELLER ……………………….……………………….…………..………………‬‭DAISY HILTON‬ S ‭JEFF CHAMBERLIN .……………………..……………………………………….……….‬‭TERRY CONNOR‬ ‭ADAM SEMAS .…………..……………..…………………….……..………………..……..‬‭BUDDY FOSTER‬ ‭MICHAEL SMITH III …………………..…………………………………………………………….……‬‭JAKE‬ ‭ANDY LUNA ……………..…………..…………………………….……………………..…………………..‬‭SIR‬ ‭KELL KITTELL ……….………….……..……………………‬ ‭GEEK, DOCTOR 3 , REPORTER, GUEST 2‬ ‭MILLIE BRATSCH ….……‬‭FORTUNE TELLER, US DAISY, REPORTER #7, GUEST, CHERUB+TAP‬ ‭ROBIN SOLI ……….…………‬‭HALF MAN/HALF WOMAN, SUITOR, REPORTER, GUEST, CHERUB‬ ‭BETH GAMBOA .…‬‭VENUS DE MILO, US VIOLET, SUITOR, GUEST, CHERUBS+TAP, TEXANS #4‬ ‭CINDY SABATINI ………….……...……...………….…‬‭BEARDED LADY, AUNTIE, GUEST, TEXAN #9‬ ‭BAY EATON ……….....…‬‭DOG BOY, DOCTOR 1, SUITOR (DUET), GUEST, CUPID+TAP, TEXAN #5‬ ‭BELLA MASON …….………‬‭LIZARD WOMAN, REPORTER #3, GUEST, CHERUB + TAP, TEXAN #1‬ ‭AIDEN BILLHARZ ...‬‭HUMAN PIN CUSHION, SUITOR, REPORTER #5, GUEST, CUPID, TEXAN #11‬ ‭KELSEY MATO ………….…………‬‭TATTOO GIRL, SUITOR, GUEST #3, CHERUB + TAP, TEXAN #6‬ ‭KAYMIN SAMBRANO …‬‭3 LEGGED MAN, HOUDINI, SUITOR (DUET), GUEST, CUPID, TEXANS #3‬ ‭MICHELA MUÑOZ BROWN …………‬‭FEMALE COSSACK, SUITOR, REPORTER #9, GUEST SOLO,‬ ‭CHERUB, TEXAN #8‬ ‭STEPHEN MOORE …….…………..‬‭MALE COSSACK, DOCTOR 2, SUITOR, REPORTER, RAY, TAP‬ ‭BRIAN HANSON ….….….‬‭ROUSTABOUT #1, DOCTOR 4, SIRS LAWYER, REPORTER #4, GUEST,‬ ‭TOD BROWNING, US SIR‬ ‭RACHAEL GOTTAS …….…….……. R‬‭OUSTABOUT #2, STENOGRAPHER, UNDERSTUDY JUDGE,‬ ‭ANNOUNCER, REPORTER #8, GUEST, CAMERA MAN, TEXAN #7‬ ‭MARTI CREVELING …...….‬‭AUNTIE, REPORTER #6, GUEST, TEXAN #10, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR‬ ‭EVAN W. GADDA ……..…………………………….…………………………………………….……‬ ‭JUDGE‬ ‭CHERYL GLICKMAN ………….….…………………………………………‬‭UNDERSTUDY TATTOO GIRL‬

‭BAND‬ ‭MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/PIANIST (JUNE)‬‭………….….…….…..………….. JOANNE NEISH‬ ‭ ONDUCTOR/PIANIST (JULY)‬‭…….………….…..………………………………….. SUE WHITEHOUSE‬ C ‭BASS‬‭………………………………………………………………………………..……….. MARK SARGENT‬ ‭DRUMMER‬‭…………………….…………………….………………………………………. KEVIN MURPHY‬

‭CREATIVES & CREW‬ ‭ RODUCER‬‭………………………………………………………………………....………. MARY BENNETT‬ P ‭DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER/COSTUMER‬ ‭…………..…….…………....….… JOHN PAUL RIVARD‬ ‭CO-DIRECTOR/MAKE-UP/DRAMATURG/PROP COORDINATION‬‭….….…….…..ROSE SAMBRANO‬ ‭TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - SOUND OPERATION & LIGHTING DESIGN‬‭….…….…. DAVID SIMPSON‬ ‭SET DESIGN & BUILD‬ ‭………………...…………………….………………..……….. LEWIS ZAUMEYER‬ ‭STAGE MANAGER‬‭……………..……………………………………………………... KAITLYNN COOPER‬ ‭LIGHTING OPERATION‬‭…………………...…………………………………………….. DAVID RICHARDS‬ ‭SPOTLIGHT‬ ‭………………………………..……………………………………………….….. LIAM QUINBY‬ ‭VOCAL COACH‬‭…………………………………………………………………………… MILLIE BRATSCH‬ ‭DANCE COACH‬‭……………………….………………………………………………….…. BETH GAMBOA‬ ‭PROP BUILDER‬‭………………………….………………..………………………………RILEY MCKINNEY‬ ‭COSTUME ASSIST‬‭……………………………………….…………DEBORAH MORRISON, ANN BLACK‬ ‭LOBBY AMBASSADOR‬‭…………………………………………………………………………. CASS JADE‬

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‭Downstairs‬ ‭ eel free to order from Nicky’s before and after the show.‬ F ‭A full bar (no ice) includes liquor selections, wine, beer, and snacks.‬ ‭Restrooms are located downstairs in Sub-Brüka.‬

‭PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE‬ ‭There is elevator access to our basement through the Masonic Building if needed.‬ ‭We must accompany you, so please check in with our box office for assistance.‬

‭PLEASE TURN CELL PHONES OFF!‬ ‭VIDEOTAPING, VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY, OR AUDIO ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.‬

‭Please be Kind & Respectful.‬ ‭WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ASK PEOPLE WHO ARE DISRUPTIVE TO PATRONS OR THE‬ ‭SPACE TO LEAVE.‬

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‭ RODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR‬‭…………………….…………………………….. MARY BENNETT‬ P ‭TECHNICAL DIRECTOR‬‭. …..…….………...................................................….……… DAVID SIMPSON‬ ‭OPERATIONS DIRECTOR‬‭……………….…..……….………………………….....…... HOLLY NATWORA‬ ‭COMPANY MANAGER‬‭.…....………….….......…….………………...………..….... KAITLYNN COOPER‬ ‭BOX OFFICE‬‭……………………………………………………………..……………………. JULIA BUTLER‬ ‭NICKY’S‬‭………………………………………………..………. JESSEY RICHARDS & RILEY MCKINNEY‬ ‭BOOKKEEPER‬‭…..…...…..…….…....……..…...……..….……………..………….....….. MYNDI HEARN‬ ‭ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE/GRAPHIC DESIGN/LIBRARIAN‬‭……………………………. MICHAEL GRIMM‬ ‭PRODUCTION ASSISTANT‬‭…………………………………………………..……KRISTINA WORTHLEY‬ ‭COMPANY PHOTOGRAPHY‬‭…………………………..………..…… BILL QUINBY & DANA NOLLSCH‬ ‭NEON ART‬‭….…….……….…….…………..….………………………………….…….… JEFF JOHNSON‬ ‭BRÜKA‬‭THEATRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS‬‭…………………….…………..…..…...‬‭DELORES AIAZZI,‬ ‭PEGGY JONES, MICHAEL PETERS, WESTON SPANN, KRISTI STENQUIST, BOB WHITEFIELD,‬ ‭LEWIS ZAUMEYER‬ ‭BRÜKA‬‭SPECIAL THANKS‬ ‭………………………………….. JEFF JOHNSON, G3 COLLABORATION,‬ ‭MOANA NURSERY.‬‭THE WILD RIVER GRILLE, ALI PAULETTO, WNC - STEPHANIE ARRIGOTTI‬

‭SIDE SHOW THE MUSICAL - Cast @‬‭BRÜKA‬

‭SIDE SHOW THE MUSICAL - Cast @‬‭BRÜKA‬

‭ LEXANDRIA PAULETTO‬ ‭(VIOLET HILTON)‬‭has been singing and performing in musical‬ A ‭theater since she was 10 years old. Her most recent roles were Roxy in‬‭Chicago‬‭, and‬ ‭George in‬‭Kinky Boot‬‭s. She is honored to tell the story of the remarkable Hilton Sisters‬ ‭and their perseverance through life. “Four years ago‬‭Sideshow‬‭was canceled due to covid.‬ ‭Since then, we have had weddings, children, sicknesses, and separation. The emotion and‬ ‭depth of this show has a profoundly greater meaning as we take the stage today. I‬ ‭dedicate this incredible role to my three sisters; Jessica, Shelby, and Gianna. They have‬ ‭inspired all of my representation of sisterhood in its many forms. And, of course, to my‬ ‭stage sister and forever friend Sophie. I could not do this role with anyone else and will‬ ‭cherish the experience forever.”‬

‭ANDY LUNA‬‭(SIR)‬‭It's been awhile since the Brüka stage and I have been working‬

S‭ OPHIE MOELLER‬‭(DAISY HILTON)‬‭Sophie's first show after moving west from‬ ‭Massachusetts a little over 15 years ago, was‬‭Metamorphoses‬‭with‬‭Brüka‬‭Theater. It is‬ ‭such a joy to be back on the‬‭Brüka‬‭stage! Favorite roles include Audrey in Little Shop of‬ ‭Horrors with Falmouth Theatre Guild, Lotty in‬‭Enchanted April‬‭with The Cotuit Center for‬ ‭the Arts, Adelaide in‬‭Guys and Dolls‬‭with The Sierra School of Performing Arts, and Nina in‬ ‭Stupid F@*&ing Bird‬‭with‬‭Brüka‬‭. She gives her love to Anthony, Tripp, and Halo who‬ ‭adapted their lives so she could be at rehearsals and give five weeks of summer to the‬ ‭theater. To my stage sis - Oh Al, here we are. So much life has happened since we were‬ ‭cast all those years ago, and I truly cannot imagine being joined at the hip with anyone‬ ‭else.‬ J‭ EFF CHAMBERLIN‬ ‭(TERRY CONNOR)‬‭Jeff Chamberlin is happy to be back at‬‭Brüka‬‭.‬ ‭Previously, he played Harold Nicholson in‬‭The Full Monty‬‭. Jeff has worked with most of‬ ‭the Reno area theaters with some of his favorite musical roles being: Sky Masterson in‬ ‭Guys & Dolls‬‭with Sierra School of Performing Arts; Frog in‬‭A Year with Frog & Toad‬‭with‬ ‭Truckee Community Theater; Thenardier in‬‭Les Miserables‬‭with Tahoe Players; Billy Flynn‬ ‭in‬‭Chicago‬‭with Western Nevada Musical Theater Company; Miles Gloriousus in‬‭A Funny‬ ‭Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum‬‭with Reno Little Theater; and Anatoly‬ ‭Sergievsky in‬‭Chess‬‭with his own production company: Rising Tide Productions.‬ ‭Jeff loves the supportive artistic community in Reno and all of his very talented castmates‬ ‭and crew. He is also extremely proud of his two daughters who are now entering their 3rd‬ ‭year of college. Thank you for coming to see our show!‬ ‭ADAM SEMAS‬‭(BUDDY FOSTER)‬‭Adam Semas (Buddy Foster) has a deep passion for‬

‭ erforming and is the proud recipient of the Jerry Whitehead Elementary School‬ p ‭award “Most Likely to be a Movie Star ''. Adam’s most memorable roles include‬ ‭Gabe (‬‭Next to Normal‬‭), Moritz (‬‭Spring Awakening‬‭), Baker(‬‭Into The Woods‬‭), Robbie‬ ‭Hart (‬‭The Wedding Singer‬‭), and Mr. Mayor/Wickersham (‬‭Seussical The Musical‬‭).‬ ‭Adam would like to thank his parents for their unending love and support.‬ ‭MICHAEL SMITH III‬ ‭(JAKE)‬‭Who said second chances aren’t real? Michael Smith, III is‬

e‭ xcited about the second chance to play Jake in‬‭Side Show‬‭. He was initially tapped to‬ ‭play the role in 2020 before the world turned upside down. When the call came‬ ‭again, he immediately said yes. This is Michael’s first show with Brüka. His previous‬ ‭roles are Collins (‬‭RENT‬‭), Amon (‬‭Once On This Island‬‭), Thomas (‬‭Jesus Christ‬ ‭Superstar)‬‭, Twimble (‬‭How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying‬‭), Pantalone‬ ‭(‭A ‬ Servant of Two Masters‬‭), and a few Artown showcases in the early 2010’s with‬ ‭TNT/PDC Cheer and Dance.‬

t‭ ogether and it hasn't disappointed. The cast I have been allowed to join is‬ ‭stunning! So much talent and sincerity for the craft is an absolute blessing . Since my‬ ‭beginning in "‬‭Dorms‬‭" to the rolls in "‬‭Reefer Madness The Musical"‬‭and so much in‬ ‭between , this theatre has never left me wanting . With the bar held so high in my‬ ‭heart, I'm absolutely terrified of letting it down. I know I shouldn't humanize a‬ ‭theatre , I feel I need to though because it is a living , breathing and growing entity‬ ‭held in highest regard by so many other hearts that I admire. J.P. has an amazing‬ ‭vision and I can only do the best I can to help it come to fruition .‬ ‭Here's to another glorious run with the theatre I love. "I must not fear. Fear is the‬ ‭mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear."‬ ‭KELL KITTELL‬ ‭(GEEK, DOCTOR 3 , REPORTER, GUEST 2)‬‭Kell Kittell is a Reno native and‬

‭ avy veteran. As an actor, he has appeared in‬‭Camille‬‭(Ludlam),‬‭The Karen Black‬ N ‭Attack‬‭,‬‭The Linda Blair Affair,‬‭The Poseidon Adventure Live,‬‭The Reflections of‬ ‭Tarantula Jones‬‭and‬‭Christmas with the Crawfords‬‭. As a playwright, his staged works‬ ‭include‬‭Out of the Inkwell,‬‭The Fastest Queen on The Planet‬‭, and, most recently,‬ ‭Que Sera, Sera‬‭, for Brüka’s Bohemia - Wordmithl. His produced rock musicals are‬ ‭Hillbillies on the Moon‬‭,‬‭Cybertotica!,‬‭and a retelling of Dante’s journey through Hell,‬ ‭Club Inferno‬‭, which received the best Book and Lyrics award from the Bay Area‬ ‭Critics Circle. Thank you to the Company for inspiring me to be a better actor.‬ ‭ ILLIE BRATSCH‬‭(FORTUNE TELLER, US DAISY, REPORTER #7, GUEST, CHERUB+TAP/‬ M ‭VOCAL COACH)‬‭Millie Bratsch has been performing since she was 7 and singing for‬

l‭onger. She just closed the production of‬‭Cinderella‬‭with WNMTC as the Fairy‬ ‭Godmother. This last year, she has been slowly becoming a part of the Brüka family‬ ‭helping out with‬‭The Reflections of Tarantula Jones‬‭and‬‭Christmas with the‬ ‭Crawfords‬‭. In 2013, Millie won first place in the amateur talent show at the‬ ‭Minnesota State Fair, singing The Girl in 14G. That same year, she started attending‬ ‭college at Anoka-Ramsey, where she studied under artists at the Guthrie Theater in‬ ‭Minneapolis, then pursued an entertainment production internship at Disney’s‬ ‭Animal Kingdom. She now enjoys being a part of local theatre and training the next‬ ‭generation as a private vocal teacher.‬ ‭ROBIN SOLI‬‭(HALF MAN/HALF WOMAN, SUITOR, REPORTER, GUEST, CHERUB)‬‭Robin has‬

‭ ad an extremely successful dance career that enabled her to pursue her passion of‬ h ‭performing on stage, television and traveling the world. One of her many‬ ‭accomplishments was winning the title as the Dance Grand Champions in the‬ ‭television production of Star Search!!! After a time away from performing to raise‬ ‭her two children she realized how much she missed performing so then began her‬ ‭journey of acting!! She started classes and soon began auditioning and she has been‬ ‭working ever since!! She has performed in leading roles in such stage productions‬ ‭as:‬‭Emilie La Marquise, 2 Across, Admissions, Artifice, While The Lights Were Out‬‭and‬ ‭The Book of Will‬‭...plus numerous musicals...‬‭.Legally Blonde, Nunsense, Victor‬ ‭Victoria, Chicago‬‭and‬‭Kinky Boots‬‭just to name a few!! She can also be seen in many‬ ‭feature/short films and various commercials. Robin is very excited to be returning to‬ ‭the Brüka Stage in this wonderful production as the very intriguing character of Half‬ ‭Man/Half Woman ~ Cheers‬

‭SIDE SHOW THE MUSICAL - Cast @‬‭BRÜKA‬

‭SIDE SHOW THE MUSICAL - Cast @‬‭BRÜKA‬

‭ ETH GAMBOA‬‭(VENUS DE MILO, US VIOLET, SUITOR, GUEST,‬ B ‭CHERUBS+TAP, TEXANS #4)‬‭With a background in dance and theater, Beth‬ ‭Gamboa has brought her love of performance to Truckee/Reno audiences acting‬ ‭as dance captain and ensemble in “White Christmas” and portraying Val in “A‬ ‭Chorus Line” and Janet in “The Rocky Horror Show”. When she is not performing‬ ‭on stage, she is spending time with her family as well as directing the after school‬ ‭theater program at Tahoe Expedition Academy in Truckee, CA. She’d like to thank‬ ‭her TEA kids and her Reno theater family for reigniting her joy of performance and‬ ‭theater. She is excited to share this important story of acceptance for all who feel‬ ‭different in this world and hopes that one day we can all provide a safe and‬ ‭accepting environment for all “freaks”.‬

‭ ELSEY MATO‬‭(TATTOO GIRL, SUITOR, GUEST #3, CHERUB + TAP, TEXAN‬ K ‭#6)‬‭Kelsey Mato (she/her) is excited to be a freak in the Sideshow and live out her‬ ‭lifelong dream of being covered in tattoos. She most recently played the legendary‬ ‭Judy Garland in‬‭Christmas with the Crawfords‬‭and spunky Lauren in‬‭Kinky Boots‬ ‭with Brüka Theatre. Kelsey also previously played Kristine in‬‭Chorus Line‬‭(Wild‬ ‭Horse Stage Co.) and Rhoda in‬‭White Christmas‬‭(Truckee Community Theatre).‬ ‭When she isn’t working on a show, she likes to do ballet, read, travel, and take‬ ‭hiking and backpacking trips with her husband, Joe.‬

‭ INDY SABATINI‬‭(BEARDED LADY, AUNTIE, GUEST, TEXAN #9)‬‭Cindy has a‬ C ‭passion for music and has performed in or musically directed theater productions‬ ‭in the Reno/Sparks/Carson City/Lake Tahoe area for Sierra School of the‬ ‭Performing Arts, NV Civic Light Opera, Western NV Musical Theater Company,‬ ‭Truckee Community Theater, Sparks UMC, and Spanish Springs HS since moving‬ ‭here from WA State in 1998. Some favorite roles include Fanny Brice in FUNNY‬ ‭GIRL, Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID, Golde in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,‬ ‭Rizzo in GREASE, Sally Bowles in CABARET, and Aldonza in MAN OF LA‬ ‭MANCHA. Her diverse musical background includes productions in 6 states,‬ ‭vocalist in classical, jazz, Christian, and oldies rock groups. She is vocalist for‬ ‭Reno’s Biggest Little Big Band, Route 66 Rock ‘n Roll Band, and a member of the‬ ‭Reno Philharmonic Chorus where she had the thrill of performing at Carnegie‬ ‭Hall! Cindy teaches voice and piano at “It’s All About Music” in Reno.‬ ‭ AY EATON‬‭(DOG BOY, DOCTOR 1, SUITOR (DUET), GUEST, CUPID+TAP,‬ B ‭TEXAN #5)‬‭Rising Junior at Damonte Ranch HS, Bay wows audiences as Dog‬ ‭Boy in Side Show. He brings experience from captivating roles like Davey‬ ‭(Newsies-Western Nevada CC) and Gaston (Beauty and the Beast-YTCC). Bay‬ ‭actively hones his craft through training at YTCC, vocal coaching with Judy‬ ‭Munson, and ongoing competition. Accepted into the prestigious "Lunch Choir"‬ ‭(Junior year). A proud recipient of both Honor Choir and State Choir recognition‬ ‭(Sophomore year). Aspiring for a musical theatre career, Bay rehearses‬ ‭year-round, dedicating himself to mastering his singing and dancing skills.‬ ‭ ELLA MASON‬‭(LIZARD WOMAN, REPORTER #3, GUEST, CHERUB + TAP,‬ B ‭TEXAN #1)‬‭Bella is overjoyed to be back on the Brüka stage for her third show! A‬ ‭San Francisco native, Bella has performed with various Bay Area and‬ ‭Reno-Tahoe local community theater groups. Bella is a 3rd year student at the‬ ‭University of Nevada-Reno pursuing her bachelor’s in Applied Mathematics.‬ ‭ IDEN BILLHARZ‬‭(HUMAN PIN CUSHION, SUITOR, REPORTER #5, GUEST,‬ A ‭CUPID, TEXAN 11)‬‭Aiden is thrilled to appear as pin-cushion in Brüka's‬ ‭production of SideShow. Aiden has been performing from a very young age and‬ ‭studied theater at the Academy of Art University. Aiden is freshly back in the Reno‬ ‭area after training and competing as a professional ballroom dancer in New York‬ ‭City. He is excited to return to Brüka’s wonderful stage with this incredible cast‬ ‭and company.‬

‭ AYMIN SAMBRANO‬‭(3 LEGGED MAN, HOUDINI, SUITOR (DUET), GUEST,‬ K ‭CUPID, TEXANS #3)‬‭Having hopped on stage for the first time with WNC as‬ ‭Zebullun in‬‭Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat‬‭, He has played‬ ‭several supporting roles within‬‭Holiday Inn‬‭and‬‭Newsies‬‭in Carson City. Most‬ ‭recently, serving lots of sass as Baby Jane Hudson and Patty Andrews in‬ ‭Christmas with the Crawfords‬‭right here at Brüka. He has been loving his time‬ ‭entertaining others, and hopes to be in many more shows in the future. He would‬ ‭like to thank his lovely wife Rose for all the support she provides him, and his‬ ‭wonderful family for always coming to see him look silly on stage.‬ ‭ ICHELA MUÑOZ BROWN‬‭(FEMALE COSSACK, SUITOR, REPORTER #9,‬ M ‭GUEST SOLO, CHERUB, TEXAN #8)‬‭Michela Muñoz-Brown is thrilled to return to‬ ‭Brüka Theatre in "Side Show"! Her favorite past roles include Baker's Wife in "Into‬ ‭the Woods", Judy Turner in "A Chorus Line", and Elsa Schraeder in "The Sound‬ ‭of Music". Michela studied acting at Whitworth University, where she received a‬ ‭B.A. in Theatre. Off the stage, she enjoys spending time walking her dog, creating‬ ‭cosplays, and playing tabletop games. She would like to thank her wonderful‬ ‭husband for his support and love throughout pursuing her creative endeavors.‬ ‭ TEPHEN MOORE‬‭(MALE COSSACK, DOCTOR 2, SUITOR, REPORTER, RAY,‬ S ‭TAP)‬‭Stephen is a local performer and choreographer. He's performed in A‬ ‭Chorus Line with Wild Horse Stage Co (2022), Carmen with The Reno‬ ‭Philharmonic (2023), Kinky Boots with Bruka Theater (2023), and Christmas with‬ ‭the Crawfords with Brüka Theater (2023). He also choreographed Spring‬ ‭Awakening for Wild Horse Stage Co (2023), and Mean Girls Jr with Truckee‬ ‭Community Theater (2024). This is Stephen’s third opportunity to work with Brüka‬ ‭performing in Sideshow as a handful of ensemble roles including a circus‬ ‭attraction and dancer.‬ ‭ RIAN HANSON‬‭(ROUSTABOUT #1, DOCTOR 4, SIRS LAWYER, REPORTER‬ B ‭#4, GUEST, TOD BROWNING, US SIR)‬‭This is Brian‘s first season with Brüka‬ ‭Theatre. He played the King of Hearts in Brüka's production of Mary Bennett's‬ ‭"Reflections of Tarantula Jones", Katherine Hepburn in "Christmas with the‬ ‭Crawfords", and most recently, lonesome lothario Richard Maynard in "Moon Over‬ ‭Buffalo". He directed Kell Kittell's heartwarming "Que Sera Sera" presented at‬ ‭Bruka's Bohemia Night this year. He also appeared this year in Gage Bailie's‬ ‭short film, "Toxic". Brian is a proud Wisconewmexicalivadan and brings more than‬ ‭50 years of performing arts experience with him to Brüka. He has performed with‬ ‭legends Ella Fitzgerald, Red Skelton, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Rita Moreno, and‬ ‭Ray Price, among others. He would like to dedicate this performance with love to‬ ‭Red Kittell.‬

‭SIDE SHOW THE MUSICAL - Cast @‬‭BRÜKA‬ ‭ ACHAEL GOTTAS‬‭(ROUSTABOUT #2, STENOGRAPHER, UNDERSTUDY JUDGE,‬ R ‭ANNOUNCER, REPORTER #8, GUEST, CAMERA MAN, TEXAN #7)‬‭Rachael Gottas‬ ‭(Ensemble) Co-Founded Brüka Theatre with Scott Beers and Victoria Hackenberg in 1992.‬ ‭She is in awe of how the theatre has grown and forever grateful to Mary Bennett, the‬ ‭company and the community at large for its ongoing success. Rachael has performed at‬ ‭UNR, TMCC, Gothic North, RLT and Brüka Theatre. This will be her third performance‬ ‭with Brüka Theatre after an 18 year absence. You may have seen her in some recent‬ ‭Bohemia nights, as the Queen of Hearts in "Tarantula Jones" by Rosebud Matches‬ ‭Creations and Tiffany Twisted in Brüka’s "ButtCracker, Rockstar" 2022. She is over the‬ ‭moon to be working with the wonderfully talented and gorgeous John Paul Rivard as‬ ‭director. xoxoxo‬

‭SIDE SHOW THE MUSICAL - Cast @‬‭BRÜKA‬ S‭ UE WHITEHOUSE‬ ‭(CONDUCTOR/PIANIST) Sue Kinney Whitehouse is‬ ‭thrilled to be working her first show at Brüka Theater. It reminds her of‬ ‭the theater back home where she music directed many shows. The folks‬ ‭at Bruka have quickly become like family. Sue has MD’ed or played keys‬ ‭for over 150 shows and this is her second show about carnival “freaks”.‬ ‭The first was the debut of a show called “‬‭Lobster Boy‬‭” in Chicago.‬ ‭Favorite shows include “‬‭Spitfire Grilll‬‭” and “‬‭The Drowsy Chaperone‬‭”. Sue‬ ‭is the principal pianist for Western Nevada Musical Theater Co. in Carson‬ ‭City, and church organist at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Glenbrook. You‬ ‭can also find her at choir concerts all around Northern Nevada. Thanks to‬ ‭John Paul for the opportunity to join this community, and to Jo Neish for‬ ‭being so welcoming!‬

‭ ARTI CREVELING‬‭(AUNTIE, REPORTER #6, GUEST, TEXAN #10, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR)‬ M ‭Marti has been a part of the local theatre community since moving here in 2008. If you‬ ‭haven't seen her onstage, she is behind the scenes or in the audience. Favorite roles‬ ‭include Roz -‬‭9 to 5‬‭, Storyteller -‬‭Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson‬‭, Mrs. Baker -‬‭Butterflies‬ ‭Are Free‬‭and Sr. Mary Regina -‬‭Nunsense I‬‭and II. In real life, she is a mammography‬ ‭technologist with Northern Nevada Medical Center.‬

‭ ARK SARGENT‬‭(BASS)‬‭Mark has been playing bass and/or guitar for‬ M ‭musical productions in the Reno/Sparks and Truckee area for about 10‬ ‭years now. He teaches guitar and bass at It's All About Music in Reno and‬ ‭plays with the praise band at Sparks United Methodist Church. "First time‬ ‭playing at the Bruka, and I love it!"‬

E‭ VAN GADDA‬‭(JUDGE)‬‭Evan Gadda returns to the Brüka stage after a four year absence.‬ ‭He is grateful to the creative team for bringing him home. Previous roles include Jacob‬ ‭Marley in‬‭Christmas Carol,‬‭ensemble member in‬‭Under Milkwood‬‭, Harry in‬‭Pyre Town‬‭,‬ ‭and numerous musicals and plays. Mr. Gadda wishes to dedicate this performance to his‬ ‭grandmother Frances and his aunt Doctor Francine Mannix.‬

‭ EVIN MURPHY‬‭(DRUMMER)‬‭Kevin is a very busy musician in the Reno‬ K ‭area. In addition to drumming with various bands and groups, including‬ ‭the Biggest Little Big Band, he is also the orchestra conductor/director for‬ ‭the Western Nevada Musical Theater company in Carson City. By day,‬ ‭Kevin is a digital accessibility engineer for Stanford University.‬

‭ HERYL GLICKMAN‬‭(UNDERSTUDY TATTOO GIRL)‬‭Cheryl is so excited to be joining Brüka‬ C ‭Theater for her musical theater premiere in Reno! She is also currently rehearsing for‬‭Bye‬ ‭Bye Birdie‬‭with Sierra School of the Performing Arts. Her favorite past roles include‬ ‭“Annie” in‬‭Annie‬‭and “Connie” in‬‭A Chorus Line‬‭. She is dedicating this performance and‬ ‭all future performances to Nan, who will always be her biggest cheerleader!‬

‭BAND‬ J‭ OANNE NEISH‬‭(MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/PIANIST) JoAnne (Jo) Neish has‬ ‭collaborated with John-Paul Rivard as a Musical Director (MD) and‬ ‭Keyboardist/Conductor (K/C) for productions such as "White Christmas" (MD) and‬ ‭"Nunsense" (K/C). She brings extensive experience to Brüka, having worked as a music‬ ‭producer, teacher, arranger, composer, and recording artist. Outside of musical‬ ‭productions, Jo teaches music at Nevada Sage Waldorf School, directs music and worship‬ ‭at Sparks UMC, and produces music and videos for online worship. She finds great joy in‬ ‭helping theater performers excel both individually and as an ensemble. She is amazed by‬ ‭the talent of this show's ensemble and is grateful to be a part of it.‬

‭SIDE SHOW THE MUSICAL - CREATIVES @‬‭BRÜKA‬

‭SIDE SHOW THE MUSICAL - CREATIVES @‬‭BRÜKA‬

‭ ICHAEL GRIMM‬‭(Artistic Associate/Graphic Design/Librarian)‬‭Actor, Writer,‬ M ‭Director and Graphic Designer for Bruka for over 27 years. I’ve designed over‬ ‭100 posters for Bruka, and most of Bruka’s branding. When I’m not in the‬ ‭theatre, I waste time creating comics and illustrations for the Reno News &‬ ‭Review and raising a family. Some of the Bruka’s productions I’ve appeared in:‬ ‭Bent, Mother Courage, Noises Off, Three Penny Opera, Cabaret, Waiting For‬ ‭Godot, Wizard of Oz, True West, Frozen‬‭. Shows I directed or wrote:‬‭A‬ ‭Christmas Carol, Little Murders, I’m Not Afraid of You!, Titus Andronicus, A‬ ‭Streetcar Named Desire.‬

J‭ OHN PAUL RIVARD‬‭(Director/Choreographer/Costumer)‬ ‭Has been performing in the art form of Musical Theater for 26 years in‬ ‭California, Hawaii and Nevada. He Graduated at Solano College Theater - Actors‬ ‭Training Program under the mentorship of Carla Spindt, George Maguire, Vivian‬ ‭Bayubay McLaughlin, Sheri Stockdale, Staci Arriaga, Lisa Clark, and Julian‬ ‭Lopez-Morillas. When John isn’t performing you may find him Directing,‬ ‭Choreographing, Costume and Wig designing. Recent productions as‬ ‭Director/Choreographer‬‭A Chorus Line‬‭- Wild Horse Stage Co.,‬‭Nunsense,‬ ‭Nunsense 2-‬‭Sparks United Methodist Church,‬‭White Christmas, Frog & Toad, 9‬ ‭to 5‬‭- Truckee Community Theater,‬‭Chicago, Once On This Island, Into The‬ ‭Woods‬‭- Inner Rhythms. Recent Wig Design‬‭Kinky Boots & George McBride‬‭-‬ ‭Brϋka Theater,‬‭Baskerville -‬‭RLT,‬‭Newsies & Holiday Inn -‬‭WNMTC,‬‭Addams‬ ‭Family, Annie, & Legally Blonde‬‭- SSPA. Honored with the Sacramento Regional‬ ‭ELLY Award- Best Supporting Male in a Musical -‬‭Frog & Toad.‬‭Best Lead‬ ‭Performer- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest. Fairfield Daily Republic‬ ‭ARTY Award- Best Supporting Male in a Musical -‬‭Smokey Joe’s Cafe.‬‭Best‬ ‭Supporting Male in a Musical -‬‭Batboy the Musical.‬

‭ AVE RICHARDS‬‭(Light Operator) David has 40 plus yrs experience as a‬ D ‭performer in stage and film. His training includes numerous places with‬ ‭numerous wonderful people. Space Theatre, Reed Theatre Group, UNR, TMCC,‬ ‭American Musical and Dramatic Academy, The Second City, amongst many‬ ‭other wonderful theaters around the country have been my training ground.‬ ‭Happy to be a part of the sideshow tech crew.‬ ‭ EBORAH MORRISON‬‭(Bruka Costumer)‬ D ‭Since I was little I’d dress up anyone who came near me. As a Wardrobe/‬ ‭Stylist credits include; Mac Davis, Bobby Vinton, Suzanne Sommers on tour,‬ ‭Liberace, Rockettes, Manhattan show at New York, New York hotel Casino Las‬ ‭Vegas, Nevada , Spellbound-Magic show- World Tour, Costa cruise lines ,‬ ‭Celebrity Cruise Lines, Silja Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, and The Illusionist -‬ ‭Broadway & US Tour. As a Costume Designer; “Lord of the Dance” at Epcot‬ ‭Center Disney World, General Jackson Riverboat, Nashville,TN. 20 years‬ ‭designing for Alabama Theatre, North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Cirque Shanghai on‬ ‭Ice, Harbin, China, plus Numerous shows at Brüka. I LOVE What I Do!!!!!!‬

‭ OSE SAMBRANO‬‭(Co-director/Make-up/Dramaturg/Prop Coordination)‬ R ‭Rose is excited to be Assistant Directing this production of "Side Show: The‬ ‭Musical" She is extremely grateful for this opportunity and thankful to Mary for‬ ‭the trust.‬‭SEE BRÜKA CREATIVES BIO‬ ‭MARY BENNETT‬‭(Producer)‬

‭ ary’s first show with Bruka was in Charles Ludlam’s Jack & The Beanstalk. She‬ M ‭began partnering her company Renaissance Projects with‬‭Brüka‬‭in 1999 and became‬ ‭Bruka’s Producing Artistic Director, producing over 100 shows at Bruka Theatre‬‭.‬ ‭Mary’s directing has included:‬ ‭Rocky Horror Picture Show, Angry Housewives,‬ ‭BUTTCRACKERS, Three Penny Opera, Under Milkwood, Clue - On Stage, Bloody,‬ ‭Bloody Andrew Jackson, Bell, Book & Candle, Wild Party, Creature, Trailer Park The‬ ‭Musical. Metamorphosis, Pageant, Mr. Burns, Abducting Diana, Amadeus and‬ ‭Brüka’s Theatre For Children Productions. Mary has been producing theatre and‬ ‭events since 1994.‬ ‭SEE‬‭BRÜKA CREATIVES BIO‬‭.‬

‭KAITLYNN COOPER‬‭(Stage Manager)‬

S‭ ince coming to‬‭Brüka‬‭Theatre, Kaitlynn has stage managed many shows and‬ ‭realizes actors and zoo animals have so much in common. Kaitlynn became the‬ ‭Bruka Company Manager several years ago and acts as our human resource person,‬ ‭trains potential stage managers and assists the Producing Artistic Director with‬ ‭production duties (SEE ADDITIONAL BRÜKA CREATIVES BIO)‬

L‭ EWIS ZAUMEYER‬‭(Set Design) &‬‭DAVID SIMPSON‬‭(Lighting Design & Sound‬ ‭Operation)‬ ‭SEE BRÜKA CREATIVES BIO‬

‭PRODUCERS NOTE - THIRTY WONDERFUL SEASON‬ T‭ his has been an incredible season for us at‬‭Brüka‬‭Theatre. Thirty wonderful years of live theatre‬ ‭with so many different artists, ideas, collaborations coming together with all the theatre magic.‬ ‭This year’s theme: “The show must go on '' lived up to its name and gave us our first strong season‬ ‭back from COVID.‬ ‭Thank you, our dear patrons for showing up, trusting us with your entertainment needs and‬ ‭supporting us.‬ ‭ e, like many people, have lost some incredible players and patrons over the last couple of years‬ W ‭and their impact will be felt forever. We have also had artists return to their‬‭Brüka‬‭home and‬ ‭reignite themselves and the art.‬ F‭ or the opportunity to create, share and experience innovative live theatre at‬‭Brüka‬‭- I am always‬ ‭grateful. Our 32nd season is on the horizon with “Transcendence”. Stay tuned for the season and‬ ‭for season tickets.‬ ‭Always,‬ ‭ ary Bennett‬ M ‭Producing Artistic Director‬ ‭Brüka‬‭Theatre‬

‭BRÜKA THEATRE CREATIVES‬ ‭ ARY BENNETT - BRÜKA THEATRE PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR‬ M ‭Mary Bennett’s training and performances include American Conservatory‬ ‭Theater (San Francisco), Bay Area TheaterSports, Upright Citizens Brigade‬ ‭(UCB) Dell’Arte International Theatre Company, New York Stage & Film, B‬ ‭Street Theater, Reno Philharmonic, Reno Jazz Orchestra, Sierra Nevada‬ ‭Ballet, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, and Kennedy Center training as a‬ ‭teaching artist, Arts Integration Specialist and mentor. Currently, Producing‬ ‭Artistic Director of Brüka Theatre & Theater Artist-in-Residence with‬ ‭Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation. Her‬‭Dorothy‬ ‭Parker…Shivering and Sighing‬‭won Best of The San Francisco Fringe‬ ‭Festival, and was performed in NYC, June, 2017. Named “Best Actor” in‬ ‭Reno News & Review ten times. She organizes and artistically directs the‬ ‭Carson City Ghost Walk and has appeared on screen, most recently in‬ ‭Nowhere Nevada and Dear George, and commissioned for solo shows with‬ ‭NAMI and The Nevada Museum Of Art. Mary is currently the drama‬ ‭instructor at Doral Academy.‬ ‭ AVID SIMPSON, BRÜKA THEATRE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR‬ D ‭David Simpson, born in Reno, Hug High School graduate, learned the art of‬ ‭photography during five years in the Navy as a Photographer's Mate‬ ‭aboard the U.S.S. Constellation. In the early 90's he was introduced to‬ ‭theatre in Modesto, CA and has been involved since “sometimes immersed‬ ‭in it, sometimes not [with] various duties, a few roles, numerous venues, a‬ ‭lot of shows.” At Brüka, Dave brings stage productions to life through his‬ ‭lighting and sound expertise. Artists and audiences throughout the region‬ ‭have benefited from his tireless work ethic and attention to detail when‬ ‭building a world on stage with sight and sound.‬ ‭ OLLY NATWORA –‬‭BRÜKA OPERATIONS DIRECTOR‬ H ‭Holly Natwora received her MFA from Columbia University in NYC‬ ‭and has acted in over 75 plays including two summers at Joseph‬ ‭Papp’s New York Shakespeare Festival, touring The Caucasian‬ ‭Chalk Circle in Berlin, Germany and performing as Lady Macbeth in‬ ‭the first ever New York Fringe. Holly has also appeared in television‬ ‭and film, most notably in Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal‬ ‭Intent. Since moving to Reno in 2005, she has performed or directed‬ ‭at the Brüka Theatre, Reno Little Theatre, Good Luck Macbeth, and‬ ‭TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada. Holly currently teaches Theatre‬ ‭at Truckee Meadows Community College and Shakespeare for‬ ‭Social Justice at High Desert State Prison. She is the Operations‬ ‭Director at Brüka Theatre-her theatrical home.‬ ‭ AITLYNN COOPER -‬ ‭BRÜKA‬‭COMPANY MANAGER/STAGE MANAGER‬ K ‭Kaitlynn is our company manager at Brüka, overseeing human resource‬ ‭details and working behind the scenes and as stage manager for many of‬ ‭Brüka's productions including‬‭Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, The Crucible,‬ ‭Stupid Fucking Bird, Anne Frank, Clue, Mr. Burns, The Legend of Georgia‬ ‭McBride, Dollshouse 2,‬‭multiple‬‭Buttcrackers, Kinky Boots,‬‭and‬‭The‬ ‭Reflections of Tarantula Jones‬‭. She is an English teacher at McQueen High‬ ‭School.‬

‭BRÜKA THEATRE CREATIVES‬ L‭ EWIS ZAUMEYER - SET DESIGNER/‬‭BRÜKA‬‭BOARD OF DIRECTORS‬ ‭A practicing Architect and Artist, I have been enthusiastically involved at‬ ‭Brüka Theater since 1997, Acting, doing Set Design and Construction,‬ ‭Directing and serving on the Non-Profit Board of Directors. I’ve worked on‬ ‭almost every project since I showed up and a quite a few memorable acting‬ ‭projects include‬‭Hair, King Lear, Waiting for Godot, Cabaret, Buried Child,‬ ‭The Underpants, Metamorphosis, Irma Vep,The Goat, Richard III, MacBeth,‬ ‭then most recently Tooth of Crime, Stupid Fucking Bird & Acknaton‬‭.‬ ‭ ELINDA (MYNDI) HEARN‬ ‭- Newly welcomed Bruka Bookkeeper with‬ M ‭nearly 30 years of QuickBooks accounting/bookkeeping experience serving‬ ‭customers in the Reno, Tahoe and Truckee communities. Myndi also‬ ‭volunteers her time serving as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for local‬ ‭non-profit, Music with Confidence. With a longtime love of theater and‬ ‭musical performance and immediate kinship with the Bruka team, I’m so‬ ‭excited to be a part of this.‬ ‭ RISTINA WORTHLEY -‬‭BRÜKA‬‭PRODUCTION ASSISTANT‬ K ‭Kristina is the assistant to the producer. Brüka is a place she calls home.‬ ‭Kristina has performed at many theaters around Reno. She attended UNLV‬ ‭to earn a bachelors in English with a minor in Theater Arts. Kristina is a high‬ ‭school teacher at Spanish Springs High School. She teaches a program that‬ ‭provides life skills, job training, career and trade skills, and problem solving‬ ‭skills.‬ ‭ OSE SAMBRANO - PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE‬ R ‭Rose has worked on several projects with Bruka in a variety of roles. Both on‬ ‭and off the stage, Rose frequently supports productions with things like props,‬ ‭organization, and quick changes. Shows she has worked on through Bruka‬ ‭include‬‭Kinky Boots‬‭,‬‭The Reflections of Tarantula Jones‬‭, and‬‭Every Brilliant‬ ‭Thing‬‭.‬ ‭ ILEY MCKINNEY -NICKY’S/CREW OF LOVE‬ R ‭Riley has been working with‬‭Brüka‬‭since she graduated high school in 2015.‬ ‭You've seen her in many‬‭Buttcrackers‬‭,‬‭The Crucible‬‭,‬‭Green Show‬‭, and serving‬ ‭drinks at Nickey's! Riley is a 2020 graduate of UNR with a degree in theater‬ ‭where you may have seen her as the titular‬‭Eurydice‬‭or Assistant Directing‬ ‭Twelfth Night‬‭.‬ J‭ ESSEY RICHARDS - NICKY’S/CREW OF LOVE‬ ‭Jessey has been working with Brüka both on and off stage since 2013. You most‬ ‭recently saw him as Jov Bon Johnnie in‬‭Buttcracker: Rockstar!‬‭You may have also‬ ‭seen him in‬‭Nation Of Two‬‭,‬‭The Diary of Anne Frank‬‭, and a plethora of other‬ ‭shows! He is currently in Brüka touring Theatre For Children shows,‬‭The‬ ‭Paramount and Sometimes Wildly Ridiculous History of Nevada‬‭and‬‭Momma‬ ‭Nurture & the Brightsides‬

‭“NEVER DOUBT THAT A SMALL GROUP OF THOUGHTFUL, COMMITTED CITIZENS CAN CHANGE‬ ‭THE WORLD. INDEED, IT IS THE ONLY THING THAT EVER HAS.”‬ ‭~ MARGARET MEADE‬

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‭PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO RENEW OR BECOME A FRIEND OF BRÜKA‬ ‭ rüka Celebrates 30 Years of Live Theatre. Becoming a donor and a friend supports our programming from our main stage productions,‬ B ‭our summer workshops for kids, Master Workshops, our Artist In The House Series, our original works series and our Theatre For‬ ‭Children. Without your support we wouldn’t be here. We appreciate your care and patronage so very much. ~ Brüka Theatre.‬

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‭In Kindness‬

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‭ iazzi, Dave & Delores‬ A ‭Great Basin Brewing Company‬ ‭Pangborn & Co‬ ‭The Melting Pot‬ ‭The Wild River Grille‬

‭Confidant $501 ~ $1000‬ ‭ iazzi, Dave & DeLores‬ A ‭Benna Family Foundation‬ ‭Black Hole Body Piercing‬ ‭Cavanaugh, James & Ratti, Julie‬ ‭Ferrari, Carlee‬ ‭Jones, Peggy‬ ‭Kidder, James & Maryanne‬ ‭Oswalt, Jill‬

‭Brüka Theatre is a Proud Member of:‬

‭Tutelary Saint $1001+‬ ‭ ennett, Mary‬ B ‭Gabrielli, Bob & Cathy‬ ‭Jacobs, Tom‬ ‭Love, Tammy & Longfellow, Aileen‬ ‭Peters, Michael & Diane‬ ‭Robertson Julie D.‬ ‭Rochlin, Heidemarie‬ ‭Smith, Michael & Karren‬ ‭Tenney, Elizabeth‬

‭In Memory‬ ‭ unn, Kahele‬ D ‭Hull, Lady‬ ‭Lear, Moya‬ ‭Martin, Jim‬ ‭Plunkett, Tommy‬ ‭Tenney, Jim‬

‭Additional Funding From‬ ‭ P Foundation‬ D ‭The City of Reno‬ ‭NV. Humanities‬ ‭The Nevada Arts Council‬ ‭The National Endowment For The Arts‬ ‭SVOG Grant‬

‭Brüka Volunteer Corps‬ ‭ artz, Jerry‬ B ‭Beers, Logan‬ ‭Blanford, Victoria‬ ‭Boothe, Ina‬ ‭Bow, Ann Marie‬ ‭Butler, Julia‬ ‭Cooper, Kaitlynn‬ ‭Davis, Merryanne‬ ‭Douglas, Rachel‬ ‭Etheridge, La Ronda‬ ‭Flynn, Jennifer‬ ‭Gianos, Amy‬ ‭Gottas, Rachael‬ ‭Hearn, Rod‬ ‭Hurst, Rodney‬ ‭Kephart, Sue‬ ‭Kezios, Evonne‬ ‭Kohlenberg, Barbara‬ ‭Koshinski, MK‬ ‭Langsdale, Lyndsey‬ ‭McKinney, Riley‬ ‭Miller, Kris‬ ‭Monahan, Pat‬ ‭Nesbitt, Elizabeth‬ ‭Podewils-Baba, Nancy‬ ‭Richards, Dave‬ ‭Richards, Jessey‬ ‭Rizzardo, Giovana‬ ‭Schwarz, Kass‬ ‭Seymour, Larry‬ ‭Spain, Stacey‬ ‭Teen, Amber‬ ‭Vucovich, Tracy‬ ‭Walmsley, John‬ ‭Young, Mona‬ ‭Zackery, Sabrina‬

‭BRÜKA THEATRE 2023/2024 SEASON SURVEY‬ ‭ . How many shows have you seen at Brüka?‬ 1 ‭2. Where are you from?‬‭City: State: Postal Code:‬ ‭3.‬‭Please check your opinion of our theatre based on our unique ratings scale:‬ *‭ One of the great highlights of my existence‬ ‭*Excellent – just can’t get‬ ‭enough *Great ~ I go if I can, but I’m a busy person‬‭*I’m a middle of the road‬ ‭person. * I could take it or leave it. *I am underwhelmed‬

‭ . How did you hear about our production?‬‭(Please circle that apply)‬ 4 ‭*I’m on the mailing list * Word of mouth * Website‬ ‭* Newspapers (News & Review, Reno Gazette, Sparks Tribune, NV‬ ‭Appeal, Other) * Radio * Another way:‬ ‭ . How did you get tickets for this production?‬‭(Please circle)‬ 5 ‭Season Tickets. * Purchased them online * Purchased at the Melting‬ ‭Pot World Emporium‬ ‭* Purchased through the Brüka Box office by phone * Through the‬ ‭Brüka Box Office in person * They were a gift‬ ‭* Another way: ___________________________________‬ ‭ . What is your age?‬‭(Please Circle any that apply‬‭)‬ 6 ‭*‬‭0–20 * 21-30 * 31-40 *41–50 * 51–60 *61–70 * 71....‬ ‭7. Male or Female?‬ ‭8. Where do you park?‬ ‭9. What is your favorite Brüka show? VGT6‬ ‭10. What show would you like to see produced at Brüka?‬ ‭11. Your feedback/comments:‬ ‭ AME: _______________________________________________‬ N ‭ADDRESS:____________________________________________‬ ‭EMAIL: _______________________________________________‬ ‭ orms may be dropped off at the box office desk or can be mailed back to‬ F ‭Brüka. (99 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501 or faxed to 775.323.8209) If‬ ‭you include your information you will be‬‭entered into a drawing to win a gift‬ ‭certificate to a Brüka Show.‬‭Drawings held at the end of the run of each show.‬

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