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The Roy W. and Elizabeth E. Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre
KAREN AZENBERG ADRIAN BUDHU Artistic Director Managing Director presents
by SAMUEL D. HUNTER
JON HUDSON ODOM LEE OSORIO
Scenic & Costume Design LEE LIANG Lighting Design YAEL LUBETZKY
Sound Design Production Stage Manager Casting
MATT EMILY GEOFF
MITCHELL
ROTH JOSSELSON, CSA
Director
TIMOTHY DOUGLAS
World Premiere produced by Signature Theatre, New York City Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Tim McClimon Interim Executive Director
A Case for the Existence of God was additionally developed at the 2020 Ojai Playwrights Conference; Robert Egan, Artistic Director/Producer.
A workshop production of A Case for the Existence of God, directed by Paul Lazar, was presented in Ketchum, Idaho by Field Daze, Sawtooth Productions, the Argyros, and Laughing Stock Theater.
A Case for the Existence of God was also developed through a residency at SPACE on Ryder Farm.
“A Case for the Existence of God” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com”
The theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
CAST LIST
Keith .............................................................................
JON HUDSON ODOM*
Ryan ..................................................................................... LEE OSORIO*
Production Stage Manager ...............................................................
EMILY ROTH*
Stage Manager .................................................................... JAMES O. HANSEN*
*Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
SETTING
A cubicle inside a small business in Twin Falls, Idaho. The present.
This play will be performed without an intermission.
SHOW STAFF
Assistant Stage Manager ...............................................................
Amber Stafford
Light Board Operator .....................................................................
April Henning
Audio Engineer ...................................................................... Joshua Garretson
Electricians ............................................... April Henning, Allison Saether, Sage Stamper
Carpenter ................................................................................ April Henning
Scenic Artist .......................................................................... Trish Whitekettle
Wardrobe Running Crew ................................................................. Bella Ingham
Deck Crew ...................................................... William Hadden, Facio Long, Sofia Vigil
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With his moving, visceral, and sometimes confronting A Case for the Existence of God, playwright Samuel D. Hunter sheds a compassionate light upon the humanistic, intimate, and sometimes fraught intricacies that can rise when forging new adult friendships.
The characters of Keith and Ryan, crafted in an aching realness by career-defining performances of Jon Hudson Odom and Lee Osorio, are set upon a path of divine reckoning by way of a chance encounter. Mutual curiosity and a genuine regard for one another ignites a journey of self-actualization and revelation for them both, engaging as way-showers for one another’s deeply personal reckoning.
While always a privilege for this director to serve as midwife to actors in the process of giving birth, shape, and meaning to their characters, it is the rare gift to also bear witness to an authentic and empathetic bonding by those same actors. In a deft life imitating art dynamic between Jon and Lee, who only met for the first time at the start of our rehearsals—they have redefined the potency, purity, and impact of this thing called chemistry. By surrendering their combined talents and souls to the stirring language and circumstance so gorgeously crafted by the playwright, together they shine a caring light of radiant faith and hope, reflecting the promise of a way forward—even during challenging times…a promise unfailingly manifested in the flow of genuine friendship, and when in the presence of live performance.
Timothy Douglas, Director
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S NOTE
Have you seen the insert with the titles for next season? I can’t tell you how hard it has been to keep these productions a secret! As you know, season planning begins about a year before the announcement comes–so I have had to keep several of these wonderful shows in the “top-secret” folder for quite a while. I am also excited that next season includes several of the top-vote-getters from our season survey, as well as the world premiere of a new musical and THREE other Utah premieres. In this program, I will give you some “intel” for the first three shows and finish out the rest of the titles in the Waitress program in May.
We are opening the season at the Meldrum Theatre with 2 Pianos 4 Hands a delightful, artistic tour de force. Amidst determined parents, quirky teachers, endless hours of practice, stage nerves, fierce competition. Amid the pursuit of excellence, Ted and Richard grew up as devoted “piano nerds.” Musical wizardry and roaring comedy combine as these two savants play classical, pop, and everything in-between, all while portraying dozens of characters that took part in their quest for musical greatness. This one will be fun for the whole family and a great way to kick off our season!
Next up is Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s groundbreaking and award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen. Evan Hansen has always felt like he’s on the outside looking in; his severe anxiety makes it hard to connect. But when tragedy strikes his community, he unexpectedly finds himself at the heart of a growing misunderstanding—one that offers him a chance to reinvent himself. This deeply moving story won both the Tony and Olivier awards for Best Musical and speaks to both children and parents alike.
Your holiday season will start off with a smile when you join us for one of the funniest shows of all time, Noises Off. This zany tribute to “theatre people” everywhere delivers non-stop laughter and classical theatrical mayhem. Next year will be a season not to be missed – so renew your subscription now! In the meantime, I have to get started on titles for 2026-27! Thank you for supporting live theatre and enjoy the show.
Karen Azenberg, PTC Artistic Director
WHO’S WHO
JON HUDSON ODOM* (Keith) No Man’s Land, Describe the Night, The Seagull, Ms. Blakk For President, (Steppenwolf); An Octoroon, Botticelli in the Fire, Ain’t No Mo, Shipwreck (Woolly Mammoth Theatre); Toni Stone (Goodman Theatre) Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Denver Theatre Center) On Clover Road, The Reclamation of Madison Hemmings (American Blues Theatre); Witch (Writers Theatre); Angels in America (Round House & Olney Theatre Center). Sixtime Helen Hayes nominee and a recipient, Two-time Jeff Award nominee, and Henry Award nominee. He is a company member at Woolly Mammoth, and an Artistic Affiliate at American Blues Theatre. TV: Lovecraft Country, Somebody Somewhere, South Side (HBO Max) Chicago PD (NBC). Film: The Year Between, A Savage Nature, Reporting for Christmas.
LEE OSORIO* (Ryan) is an Atlanta-based actor and playwright. A seven-time Suzi Bass Award nominee, Lee won Best Lead Actor for Richard II. Select television credits include True Detective, Your Honor, The Resident, and Lee currently recurs as Ethan Rana on NBC’s Found. In 2024, two of Lee’s plays received world-premiere productions: Prisontown at Savannah Rep and A Third Way at Actor’s Express. Lee is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA. Learn more at www.LeeOsorio.com.
SAMUEL D. HUNTER (Playwright) grew up in Moscow, Idaho and lives in New York City with his husband and daughter. His full-length plays include The Whale (Drama Desk Award, Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play, GLAAD Media Award, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle nominations for Best Play), A Case for the Existence of God (New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play, Hull-Warriner Award), A Bright New Boise (Obie Award, Drama Desk nomination for Best Play), Greater Clements (Drama Desk nomination for Best Play, Outer Critics Circle Honoree), Lewiston/Clarkston (Drama Desk nomination for Best Play), The Few, A Great Wilderness, Rest, Pocatello, The Healing and The Harvest, among others. His screenplay adaptation of The Whale, directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Brendan Fraser, was nominated for the 2023 BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and received two Oscars, including Best Actor. He was also a writer and producer on all four seasons of FX’s Baskets. He is the recipient of a 2014 MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellowship, a 2012 Whiting Writers Award and an
honorary doctorate from the University of Idaho. His work has been produced off-Broadway in New York City by Lincoln Center Theatre, Playwrights Horizons, LCT3, Signature Theatre, Page 73 Productions, Clubbed Thumb and Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre. Elsewhere, his work has been produced by Theatre Royal Bath, Theatre Rotterdam, Dallas Theatre Center, Seattle Rep, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, South Coast Rep and Victory Gardens, among others. Two published anthologies of his work are available from TCG Books, and two more are forthcoming. He is a current Resident Playwright at the Signature Theatre in New York City and he serves on the executive board for the Dramatists Guild of America. He holds degrees in playwriting from NYU, The Iowa Playwrights Workshop and Juilliard.
TIMOTHY DOUGLAS (Director) helmed the PTC productions of Native Gardens, Clybourne Park, and Fences. Recent credits include Primary Trust (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park), Blue (New Orleans Opera), the U.S. premiere of Natasha Gordon’s Nine Night (Roundhouse Theatre), The Color Purple (Signature Theatre; Helen Hayes Award for Best Musical), Champion (Boston Lyric Opera), the premiere of Something Happened in Our Town (Children’s Theatre Company), the U.S. premiere of Tristan Bernay’s adaptation of Frankenstein (Classic Stage Company), and the Great Theatre of China’s production and tour of Disgraced. He has been involved with productions for Arena Stage, Cleveland Playhouse, Denver Center, Downstage New Zealand, Folger Shakespeare Theatre, Guthrie Theater, Juilliard School, Kennedy Center, Mark Taper Forum, Milwaukee Rep, NIDA Australia, Off Broadway, Portland Center Stage, Red Bull, Steppenwolf, among many others, including Yale Rep with the world premiere of August Wilson’s Radio Golf. Instagram: @timdirects | TimothyDouglas.org
LEX LIANG (Scenic & Costume Design) NYC/Off Broadway: 60+ Productions. Pioneer: Christmas in Connecticut, Native Gardens. Other Regional: Actor’s Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Asolo Rep, Cleveland Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse, Dallas Theatre, Denver Center, Geva Theatre, Goodman, Goodspeed, Guthrie, La Jolla Playhouse, Long Wharf, Old Globe, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Papermill Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse, Portland Stage, Portland Center Stage... Lex is the founder/principal of LDC Design Associates, an experiential event design and production company in NYC. Clients include Absolut, Gucci, Invesco, Johnson & Johnson, The Kardashians, The Tony Awards Gala,
WHO’S WHO
NYFW, NYWFF, William Hill Wine, and others. www.LexLiang.com | www.LDCdesign.com | @MrLexLiang
YAEL LUBETZKY (Lighting Design) Returns to Pioneer having previously designed The Will Rogers Follies. Yael’s design credits include the Broadway production of Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam; Off-Broadway productions with The New Group, The Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, WP Theatre, York Theatre Company, The Joyce, and National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene. Regional design credits include productions at American Conservatory Theatre, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Paramount Theatre, Drury Lane, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Syracuse Stage, Trinity Repertory Company, Arizona Theatre Company, Arkansas Rep, Children’s Theatre Company. Recent designs include Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Writer’s Theatre); Fires in the Mirror (Bristol Riverside Theatre): Matilda, Cats (Wichita Music Theatre); On Your Feet, Kinky Boots (Riverside Theatre); and Master Class (Arizona Theatre Company).
MATT MITCHELL (Sound Design) is excited to be collaborating with Pioneer Theatre Company once again! While Matt has contributed to various audio aspects of past PTC productions, this is his first time serving as sound designer. Matt’s previous sound design credits include work with Weber State University (Alice By Heart); Sandy Arts Guild (The 39 Steps, Emma); and Draper Amphitheater (The Little Mermaid). He has also provided consultant work and system designs for Hart Theatre. Matt currently works full-time as the Audio Department Manager for Upstage Companies, where he provides sound reinforcement for outdoor concerts, festivals, and corporate events throughout Utah.
EMILY ROTH* (Production Stage Manager) is very excited to be joining Pioneer Theatre Company this season! Recent credits include: The Woman in Black US Tour (Pemberley Productions), Miss Saigon (White Plains Performing Arts Center), Dial M for Murder and Sea Monsters of the Deep (White Heron Theatre Company), Lesley Nicol’s How The Hell Did I Get Here? (Pemberley Productions), and Ajijaak on Turtle Island (IBEX Puppetry). She is the co-author of Stage Management Basics: A Primer for Performing Arts Stage Managers (Focal Press © 2017, 2nd ed © 2022).
JAMES O. HANSEN* (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be in his second season here at Pioneer Theatre Company! Other credits include: Joseph Dreamcoat (starring David Archuleta), Mary Poppins, and Wonderland at
Tuacahn Amphitheatre; Clue (starring Sally Struthers), The Wedding Singer, A Christmas Carol, and Flashdance (starring Julia Macchio) at The Gateway Playhouse. James earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Management from Dean College. Special thanks to his Mom, Family, and Ostie for their love and support! DHH.
GEOFF JOSSELSON, CSA (Casting) Broadway: Into the Woods (Artios Award), Sweeney Todd, Spamalot, The Velocity of Autumn. Off-Broadway includes: Cellino v. Barnes, Kinky Boots, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, Altar Boyz, Southern Comfort, Yank! Select Regional and Off-Broadway Theatre companies: Alley Theatre, Arena Stage, Asolo Rep, Baltimore Center Stage, The Civilians, Irish Repertory Theatre, Kennedy Center, Long Wharf Theatre, Old Globe, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Paper Mill Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse, Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Signature Theatre, South Coast Rep, Studio Theatre, Village Theatre, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, and the York Theatre Company. www.josscasting.com
PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY (PTC) Now celebrating its 63rd season, the award-winning PTC is Utah’s premiere professional theatre company and a leading arts organization of the West. Led by Artistic Director Karen Azenberg and Managing Director Adrian Budhu, PTC presents world-class productions that celebrate diversity in culture and society, and serve as the connecting bridge between art and scholarship as an affiliate of the University of Utah. Notable productions include the regional premieres of Les Misérables, Sting’s The Last Ship, and Frank Wildhorn’s The Count of Monte Cristo, as well as the world premieres of Shucked (the first-ever Broadway tryout in Utah), A Distinct Society by Kareem Fahmy, Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones, The Messenger by Jeff Talbott, and Ass by Ellen Simon. For more information, visit PioneerTheatre.org.
ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION
(AEA) Founded in 1933, AEA represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers nationwide. 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, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actor’s Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. #equityworks
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Emergency Exits are indicated to your right and left in the theatre. Please identify the exit closest to your seat location in case an emergency occurs.
Videotaping, photographing, or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. This includes photos taken by phone.
SMART WATCHES,
CELL
PHONES,
AND CAMERAS
ARE DISRUP-
TIVE; even when set on silent or vibrate, they may disrupt wireless sound equipment. Please leave your electronics in the car, or turn them off entirely while in the theatre.
TEXTING is disturbing to the actors and your fellow audience members. Do not text during the performance.
If you might need to be reached during a performance, leave your exact seat location with the box office. The number for emergency calls is 801-581-6963.
We have a hearing assistance system that allows our hard-ofhearing patrons to sit in any seat in the house. Collateral required; inquire at coat check.
We welcome all persons. Those with special requirements should request assistance in advance.
Refreshments are not permitted in the auditorium, but are available in the main floor lobby pre-show, and during intermission. Bottled water and approved PTC drink containers are allowed in the theatre.
University of Utah is a non-smoking campus, both inside and outside all buildings.
Evening performances are at 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Please avoid arriving after curtain time. To avoid disturbing other patrons, latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager. This policy has been instituted at the request of many of our patrons.
Season ticket holders may exchange their tickets for another performance of the same play by notifying the box office at least 48 hours prior to the performance date. Tickets are non-refundable.
You may donate your tickets, helping yourself and Pioneer Theatre Company. If you are unable to attend a production, make a tax-deductible gift of your tickets to the Theatre so that we may re-sell them. Call the box office at least 48 hours prior to the performance date.
The Patron Services staff will serve you from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During the run of a show, the box office is open extended hours Monday through Saturday.
No children under age 5 are admitted to performances.
PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY
gratefully acknowledges the following businesses and individuals for their contributions to this production: Trish Whitekettle Reed Rossbach
Krystal Gates, Good Things Utah University of Utah Department of Otolaryngology, official voice care provider of Pioneer Theatre Company
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Board of Trustees
Chairman – Lamont Richardson | Vice Chair – TBD
Budget Chair - Scott H. Verhaaren | Development Chair - Michael J. Tonkin | Marketing Chair – Jeff Paris | Outreach Chair – TBD
Karen Azenberg
Sandi Behnken
G. Marsden Blanch, MD
Drew Browning
Adrian Budhu
Dhiraj Chand
Scott Christofferson
Chris DuVal
Andrea Golding
Heidi Hall
Laura Holleman
Sandra Hollins
Angelica Matinkhah
Michele Mattsson
Mitzi Montoya, PhD
Margaret Patterson Sargent
John Scheib, PhD
Catherine W. Stringham
Amy Wadsworth
Heidi DeWitt Woodbury
Mindy Young
Emeritus
A. Scott Anderson
Edward F. Bates
William H. Child
Paul Durham
Pioneer Theatre Guild Officers
President - Amy Wadsworth | President Elect - Anne S. Gray
Vice President - Kathy Davis | Secretary - Anne Neeley | Treasurer – Kris Burton
Corporate, Foundation and Public Support
Public Support
Spencer F. Eccles
David E. Gee
Kathie Horman
Dan Lofgren
Kevin R Murray
David R. Peterson
Harris H. Simmons
J. Douglas Whisenant
Pioneer Theatre Company is pleased to recognize the many businesses, foundations, public institutions, and corporate sponsors that support our mission. Thank you for your generous contributions.
Salt Lake City Arts Council
Salt Lake County Zoo Arts and Parks Fund
Utah Division of Arts and Museums
Presenting Sponsors
($50,000 and above)
Emma Eccles Jones Foundation
George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
Harris H. and Amanda P. Simmons Foundation
Simmons Family Foundation
The Shubert Foundation Zions Bank
Executive Producers
($25,000 - $49,999)
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Legacy Foundation
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Steiner Foundation, Inc.
Producers ($10,000 - $24,999)
Anonymous Andrea Golding Legacy Foundation
Beesley Family Foundation
Burton Lumber +
Charles Maxfield and Gloria F.
Parrish Foundation
Haynie & Company
Pioneer Theatre Guild
The Boyer Company
W. Mack and Julia S. Watkins Foundation Trust
Benefactors ($5,000 - $9,999)
B.W. Bastian Foundation
Parr Brown Gee & Loveless
S.J. Quinney College of Law
R. Harold Burton Foundation
Richard K. and Shirley S.
Hemingway Foundation
Robert and Barbara Patterson Family Memorial Foundation
Terramerica Corp.
U of U Health, Department of Otolaryngology
Director’s Club ($2,500 – $4,999)
John and Marcia Price Family Foundation
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
PwC
Riverton Music
Rural Heath Management Corp.
Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles Family Foundation
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General Partners (up to $999)
Beans and Brew + Caputo’s Market and Deli + Current Fish and Oyster + Cosset Bath and Body + Delta Airlines Foundation
Hogle Zoo + Kings English Bookshop + Kneaders Bakery + Natural History Museum of Utah + New York Life Foundation
Red Butte Garden + RubySnap + Shell Oil Company Foundation
Swig + Thanksgiving Point + The Ninigret Foundation
Tracy Aviary + Tsunami + UtahPresents + Utah Symphony and Opera +
U of U Campus Store +
Gifts to capital projects, artistic programming, and endowments secure the future of Pioneer Theatre Company. The donors listed are recognized for their important contributions to sustaining and enhancing artistic excellence.
Meldrum Theatre Project
Sandi Behnken
IJ & Jeanné Wagner Charitable Foundation
Lawrence T. & Janet T. Dee Foundation
Lee and Audrey Hollaar
The Lofgren Family
Meldrum Foundation
Nancy Melich and Lex Hemphill
Nancy and George Melling
W. Mack & Julia S. Watkins Foundation Trust
Zions Bank
Event Sponsors & Table Donors
Anonymous (2)
American Pet Nutrition
Andrea Golding Legacy Foundation
Adrian Budhu and Christopher LaChapelle, MD
Ty and Holly Burrell
Mark & Kelly Capone Foundation
Boyer Company
The Lofgren Family
Dinesh & Kalpana Patel Foundation
Every Blooming Thing
Gardner Group
George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles
Foundation
Harris and Amanda Simmons
Haynie & Company
Hank & Pat Hemingway
Charles and Kathie Horman
Jill Anne Lee Design
Theresa Martinez & Michael Lovett
Angie Matinkhah
Merit Medical
Mitzi Montoya
Modern Display
Jeffrey Paris
Linda and Gregory Keller
Parr Brown Gee & Loveless
Kevin & Jami Rindlisbacher
Margaret Patterson Sargent
Michael Tonkin and Roxanne Silva
Katie and Ned Stringham
Umbrella Theater Company
University Of Utah CFA
University of Utah Advancement
Utah Food Services
S.J. Quinney College of Law
Amy Wadsworth and David Richardson
Zions Bank
Outreach Support
Salt Lake County TRCC
Bireley Endowment
Bireley Foundation
Carlson-Mattsson-Wilson Endowment
Melinda and Michael Fowler
Michael and Mary Mattsson
Marc and Barbara Mattsson
In Memory of Augie Mericola
Karen Azenberg
David Driggs
Gregory Hatch
FRIENDS OF PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY
Susan Heiner
Deonn Henderson
Debra Hoyt
Stephen and Cindy Jacobs
Lynn Kestle
Jack Mark
Leslie Peterson
David Peterson
Susan Stevens
Bonnie Walsh
Lino Endowment
Chris Lino & Colleen Lindstrom
Wanda and Carvel Mattsson
Memorial Endowment
Melinda and Michael Fowler
Michael and Mary Mattsson
Marc and Barbara Mattsson
William Vogel
Meldrum Foundation Endowment
Christopher and Jenette Meldrum
Catherine Meldrum
Herbert I. and Elsa B. Michael Endowed Performance Award
Herbert I. and Elsa B. Michael Foundation
Pioneer Memorial Theatre Endowment
Melissa Alexander
Annual Fund Support from Individuals
Most individual donors to PTC choose to support the general work of the company.
Patricia C. and Rainer Dahl
PTC True Endowment
Roger and Sara Boyer
Peter and Susan Stevens Endowment
Susan and Peter Stevens
Robin M. Woods Legacy Endowment
George Q. Morris Foundation
There are also opportunities to contribute gifts of $5,000 or more to specific productions or projects. For more information call 801-581-6960.
Producers (15,000 and above)
Anonymous
G. Marsden Blanch
Drew Browning
In Memory of Judy Watts Brady
Cathie Meldrum
Harris Simmons*
Individual Sponsors
($5,000 - $14,999)
Anonymous
Bonnie Jean and H. Brent Beesley
Sandi Behnken
Ken and Tina Burton
Dr. JC and Jodi Cheney
Henry and Pat Hemingway
Lee and Audrey Hollaar
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Kathie and Chuck Horman
Jim and Irene Huber
Lynda Jacobsen
Bruce and Maxine Johnson
Linda J. Leckman
Roger and Mary Lowe
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Jeff Paris
Katie and Ned Stringham
Michael Tonkin and Rosanne Silva
Paul R. and Sandra J. Weider
Director’s Club ($2,500 – $4,999)
Anonymous
Margarita Brothers
In Memory of Art Brothers
Adrian Budhu and Christopher LaChapelle, MD
Mark and Kelly Capone
Tim and Candace Dee
Susan F. Fleming
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Susan Stoddard Heiner and Blake
T. Heiner
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Robert Lence and Bianca DeMasi
Jayne Luke
David and Donna Lyon
Michael Marriott
Angelica Matinkhah
David and Nickie McDowell
Nancy and George D. Melling
Gregory and Cynthia Phillips
Lamont and Carly Richardson
Margaret Patterson Sargent
Alice Steiner
Shawna S. Stewart
In Memory of Ronald G. Stewart
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Liz and Joseph Veltri
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Associates ($1,000 - $2,499)
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In Memory of Carolyn Gassman
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Kevin Higgins and Leslie Peterson
Sally Hoffelmeyer-Katz
Jason L. Hoggan
John and Carol Huffman
Karen P. Hyde
In Honor of Karen Azenberg
Michele and Dave Jenson
Dr. Richard Keller
Ann Kelsey
Larry and Karen Kraiss
Jeffrey and Jana Kuhn
Guttorm and Claudia Landro
Richard Scott Lemons
Louise Lochhead
Katy and Joel Macey
Darcia Mallory–Gordon
Sue Marquardt
George Maxwell
In Memory of Shannon
Elizabeth and Amanda LaRae
Maxwell
Carol Spackman Moss
Peggy Newman
Amanda Norton and Jim Jacobs
Tim and Lynda Orton
Nathan and Jennifer Pace
Sonja Penttila
Karen F. Peterson
Nancy and Jerry Pitstick
Carol Prince and Janet Sparks
Roger and Susan Pyper
Donald Glenn Ricart
Glenn Ricart and Patricia Guenther
Janet Rogers
Gary G. Sackett & Toni Marie Sutliff
Edward Schmidt
Kenneth G. Shelley
Nancy and Ervin Trapa
Wayne and Carol Welninski
Henry Whiteside
Nancy G. Woodward
Contributors ($50 - $249)
Anonymous (8)
Mons Aase
Carolyn Abravanel
Denise Anders*
David S. Anderson
Patrice M. Arent
Paul and Cheryl Argyle
John and Linda Ashton
Kim and Michelle Ashton
Tobin Atkinson
Leonard Audey
Bryan and Tina Bagley
Grant and Margaret Bagley
Allen L. Barbieri
Bryce Barker
Stephen Barker
Mary Barnes
Kathleen E. Bayn
Sharlene Beck
Nancy J. Behnken
Reed and Jeanne Benson
Anonymous In Memory of Earle Robert Bevins III
Dwight and Gerri Bishop
Wendy Blankenship
Edward & Patricia Bonheur
Mary Borromeo and Dean Stephens
Wesley Brady
Alyce and Frank Brannan
Margie and Kendall Brown
Adrian Budhu
Jace Bunting
John and Andrea Burke
Leeaine Welch Burnett
Tamara Burnside
Sharon and Joseph Butler
Brad and Leslie Campbell
Martin Caravati and Wanda Updike
Carolyn Carey
Nancy Challed and Steven Winitzky
David Chambers
Tim and Kevin Chism-Bakker
Ray and Bobbie Christiansen
Carlyle and Shanna Clarke
Patricia and John Clay
Cathy Cornell and Karen Skinner
Cara David
Rebecca Wing Davis
Robert Diehl
Robert and Sue Dintelman
John Doane
Geoff Doiron
Joyce and Jack Dolcourt
Anne and Sandy Dolowitz
Terrell and Paul Dougan
Carrie and Randy Drown
Brett and Brenda Duval
David Dynak
In Honor of PTC Leadership, past and present
Laurel Eisinger
Anne Elliot
Walter and Gloria Elston
Mark E. Elwood
Lars and Susan Erickson
Sarah Farr
Damon and Brenda Fedor
Lou Jean Flint
Dianne Franz
Ronald Q. Frederickson
Carolyn C. Fredin
Judy Friedman
Don Gale
Lynda Geddes
Jordan Gerton and Brenda Mann
In Honor of K.L. Alberts
Marc and Carol Gentner
Lisa and Jeremy Getson
Chuck and Jorga Giambusso*
Bill and Carol Gordon
Bernard Grosser and Karen McArthur
Bill and Carol Gephardt
Edwina Green
Dr. and Mrs. John Greenlee
Dan Sommers and MJ Gregoire
Kenneth and Maria Hardwick
Craig Hatch
Patti Hendricks
Robert and Tina Herman
Duane Hill
Shelley Hill-Worthen
Victoria and John Hoagland
Michael and Katherine Hodkin
Mari K. Hoidal
Debra Hoyt
Doreane Jarmin
Susan Jarvis
Elaine B. Jensen
Jerrold and Marjorie Jensen
Karen and Fred Johnsen
Melinda and Kevin Johnson
Robert and Lorna Johnson
Nancy Johnson
Kathy Jorgensen
Martin Kearl
Mr. Gail Kelsey
Saeid Zoomat Kermani*
Susan Kohler and Stephen Proser
Carolyn and Peter Kowalchik
Julie Kramer
Denise Lachapelle
Joan M. and Douglas S. Lake
Randall Woodrow Lalonde
Kent and Denise Landvatter
Harvey C. and Janice Lansing
Evelyn and James Lee
Howard and Nancy Lemcke
Anna and Claude LePendu
Giavonni Lewis
Steve and Karin Liimatta
Anne and Howard Lowe
Diane Luke
Sarah E. Luskin
Edward Lyons
Rachel Mabey
Bonnie R. Macfarlane
Jane Macfarlane
Susan Madden
Gary and Ruth Manville
Erica Marken
Michael and Mary Mattsson In Memory of Ken Burton
Kristen McElwain
Patricia and Daniel Meldrum
Elliott Merrill
Paul Mitchell
Peggy Montrone
James R Moore and Kathryn Lindquist
Michelle Murday
Michael E. Nash
Craig Nelson and Stephen Greene
Dr. John and Jennifer Newman
Jill A. Nutting
Patti O’Keefe
Kathi Ohlson
Julie Olson
Tim and Lynda Orton
Elissa and Bill Oshinsky
Helen Patterson
Dennis and Kathy Polster
Margaret and Stanley Rajski
Askel Peterson and Rebecca Raybould
Richard D. Reinhold
Talia Ricci
Kathleen C. and D. Michael Rodman
Genevieve Maire Rosol
Sidney Rudolph
Rachel Sabin
Rachel and Adrew Sackett
Carolyn Sanders
Robert and Karen Sawyer
Sarah W. Schueller
Susan Schulman
C. Duwayne and Alice Schmidt
Eric Schoenbaum
Anna Schoening In Memory of Bill King
Ann Shaw
Maureen Shields
Randy and Deb Skeen
Robert and Margaret Sloan
Tani and Martin Smihula
Margaret Smoot
G. and A. Spencer
Luann Spendlove
Stu Stanek
Jann Stirrat
Zach Stolarsky
William and Saundra Store
Annie and Cory Strupp
Barbara Svee
Jennifer E. Swenson
Arthur Swindle
Paul G. Tarver
Yvonne B. Thele
Marie Thompson
Michael Toth In Honor of Joe and Barbara Bentley
David Vergobbi and Anne RiordanVergobbi
Dave and Barb Viskochil
Stefanie Voigt
Perry and Margie Walters
Kenneth Ward
Lynne and Mark Ward
Larsen Watts
Elaine and Joe Weis
Martha Westman
Brian R. Wilkin
Stephanie Willis
Cissy Wolff and Ron Sawdey
Joan Wong
Betty and Frank Yanowitz
Mindy Young
Stuart and Barbara Young
Connie Zaccheo The donors acknowledged above made gifts and pledges between July 1, 2023 to present.
In-Kind Donation
PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY STAFF
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
ARTISTIC
.KAREN AZENBERG
Associate Artistic Director/ Director of Outreach ................ Eric Jackson
Resident Fight Choreographer ..... Christopher DuVal
Resident Scenic Designer ........... George Maxwell
Resident Sound Designer ........... Bryce Robinette
PRODUCTION
Production Manager ................ Jason Grant
Production Stage Manager ......... James O. Hansen
Stage Manager ........................... Emily Roth
Technical Director ................ Cara Pomeroy
Charge Artist ........................... Mark Jensen
Scenic Artist ........................ Amanda McMall
Carpenters ................. Cliff Merritt, Alina Cannon
Props Supervisor ....................... Tanner Sase
Props Artisan .......................... Lindy Barrett
Master Electrician ....................... Cheri Snook
Assistant Master Electrician ............. Kai Sadowski
Costume Shop Manager .......... Cherylene Rosenvall
Asst. Costume Shop Manager. . Wendy Schow-Massine Cutter/Drapers ............... Wendy Schow-Massine, Margo Seamons, Catherine Soucy
First Hand ............................... K.L. Alberts
Millinery/Crafts Artisan ............ Wilson Leibering
Stitchers ..........Brandee Jenks-Kluthe, Bett Shouse
Wardrobe Supervisor .............. Julia Loudenback
Costume Rental Coordinator .............. Do’nel Ault
Technical Advisors ....................... Lee Hollaar,
Reed Rossbach
PTC/University of Utah Interns .............. Luke Foti, Nate Ginsberg, Olivia Hellin
MANAGING DIRECTOR
DEVELOPMENT
Director of Development ............ Marc A. Day
Annual Giving Manager ............... Shelia Axelsen
MANAGEMENT
General Manager ....................Heidi Bruce
Company & Operations Manager .... Dylan McKernan
Business Manager ..................... Cathy Arnold
MARKETING
Director of Marketing/Comms ...... Joshua Black
Marketing/Comms Coordinator ....... Autumn Coulter
Photo/Video Content ................ BW Productions Season Artwork ............................ Modern8 Video Editor. .
PATRON SERVICES
Sophie White
Patron Services Manager .... Jenifer Christensen House Manager/Asst. Patron Services .... Nikki Baum Front of House ........................ Natalie Barela, Victoria Berryhill, Cormac Bywater, Jared Clark, Katie Crabtree, Samanta Cuallo, Greta Czachor, Sandy Detweiler, Ella Frank, Megan Haycock, Yasmine Jensen, Rachel Johnson, Brighton Kidd, Lauren Kitson, Carson Maestas, Christian Maestas, Elijah McCann, Kate Morris, Samuel Neal, Sasha Pinegar, Shaina Runolfson, Caprice Schulte, Talia Thorpe, MaryEl Wells
MILLS PUBLISHING STAFF
Advertising Representatives
Dan Miller, President; Cynthia Bell Snow, Office Administrator; Jackie Medina, Art Director; Ken Magleby, Graphic Design; Patrick Witmer, Web Developer; Paula Bell, Dan Miller
