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A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 FROM THE DEAN’S DESK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 A NOTE FROM THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

AMAHL & THE NIGHT VISITORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 THE SYMPHONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 WHO’S WHO ON THE CREATIVE STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 GRAND MEMORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 PRODUCTION STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 GRAND THEATRE DONATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 PATRON INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Special Thanks to Salt Lake County’s ZAP Fund for their generous financial support

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A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT

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hank you for joining us for Amahl and the Night Visitors and A Christmas Carol at the Grand eatre. Partnering with the University of Utah School of Music for the fourth year in a row, we are excited to once again share these two charming operas that echo the value of community. is limited engagement follows the story of Amahl as he learns the importance of compassion and generosity, and the Dickens masterpiece of A Christmas Carol, which beautifully captures what happens when a community comes together with love and support. You’re sure to leave feeling inspired with these celebrations of the holiday season.

Salt Lake Community College and the Grand eatre are proud to serve as the community’s home for compelling artistic experiences, including theatrical, musical and dance performances, captivating lectures, engaging screenings, and culturally-significant offerings. As the home of the Grand, the stunning Center for Arts and Media serves as a vital educational hub, combining the latest digital arts technology with the unique and varied talents of our remarkable faculty. Whether you are a community member enjoying a performance or a student embarking on a career, you are always welcome at this stateof-the-art facility. As Salt Lake Community College prepares to celebrate its 75th year in 2023, the Grand and Center for Arts and Media serve as prime examples of our dedication to truly engaging and celebrating our community.

Deneece Huftalin, PhD

President, Salt Lake Community College

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George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation for their generous financial support

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FROM THE DEAN’S DESK

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he Grand eatre works to engage, inspire and connect with our community through exceptional and accessible productions.

Housed in Salt Lake Community College’s unique Center for Arts and Media, the Grand utilizes professional and local talent to create theatre that excites our audiences year a er year.

e Grand’s shows are just some of the many artistic and cultural events you’ll find here at the Center for Arts and Media. Our talented students participate in a wide variety of offerings, including concerts and performances by our band, choir, and dance ensembles, engrossing art displays, screenings for thought-provoking films and documentaries, and powerful productions in our Black Box eatre. We’re thrilled to serve as the largest venue in Salt Lake City for the annual Sundance Film Festival, where you can join fellow film lovers to appreciate the very best cinema from around the world. You’ll also find professional exhibits in our Eccles Art Gallery, free screenings and discussions with our professors on classic films, and stimulating lectures and presentations.

Our Grand Youth program provides numerous avenues for junior high and high school students from around the state to explore, perform, and develop a life-long connection to theatre and the arts. is program includes exhilarating summer camps, accessible a erschool programs, and free tickets for students to Grand eatre productions.

Art is “doing” and at the Center for Arts and Media we are “Doing”! I hope you continue to join and connect with us throughout the upcoming 2019-2020 Season.

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FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

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hank you for joining us this December for the heartwarming production of Amahl and the Night Visitors and A Christmas Carol.

is is the fourth year we’ve had the pleasure of partnering with the University of Utah School of Music to bring you the beloved score

by Gian Carlo Menotti, followed by an adaptation of Dickens by Utah locals Mike Leavitt and Anthony Buck. We’re also excited to once again work with the incredible Salt Lake Symphony, who is providing the delightful music throughout both shows. Many patrons have grown to expect Amahl/A Christmas Carol as a part of their holiday tradition – and we can see why! Both stories touchingly capture the heart of generosity and the power of coming together as a community. ank you for making the Grand a part of your community this holiday season, and enjoy the show!

Amahl and the Night Visitors and A Christmas Carol are presented within our new Holiday Collection, featuring three holiday events. Audiences can now enjoy a series of holiday shows that warm the heart and soul at a great affordable price. If you want to attend the rest of our Holiday Collection, join us December 12th for the beloved a cappella group, Eclipse 6. Additionally, please make sure to join us in February for the hilarious Backstage Musical, The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!).

ank you for joining us and I hope you enjoy the show!

Seth Miller

Artistic and Executive Director e Grand eatre

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e are pleased to present our fourth, annual, appearance at the Grand eatre for this exciting double bill of Menotti’s beloved Amahl and the Night Visitors and Leavitt and Buck’s A Christmas Carol. We offer our thanks to Seth Miller and all the folks at the Grand eatre for this exciting opportunity. We are also excited to be collaborating with the Salt Lake Symphony again. anks to our wonderful maestro Robert Baldwin for many years of collaboration and to all of the players.

We would also like to thank John Scheib, the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and his staff at the University of Utah. eir backing and encouragement are greatly appreciated.

School of Music Development Director April Walters has also been instrumental in helping to secure funding for opera. We also thank School of Music Chairman Miguel Chuaqui for his efforts to make opera viable and successful.

Special thanks to my Teaching Assistant, Holly Banfield, and to Michael Leavitt and Anthony Buck, who presented me with the idea of A Christmas Carol in the summer of 2016. Mike is both directing and conducting his A Christmas Carol for the first time. We would like to thank our entire production team led by Professor Amber Bielinski who brings her wonderful team of students from the University of Utah eatre Department.

anks also to the fantastic University of Utah voice faculty whom the students rely upon for vocal guidance and inspiration. We also owe a great deal of gratitude to our Music Director, Jeffrey Price. Jeffrey has worked tirelessly with all of us on so many things and it’s very hard to imagine how ANYTHING would get done without him.

Once again, huge thanks to Seth Miller and the staff of the Grand eatre. is was Seth’s idea to present and I can’t say how much I appreciate the chance for us to be part of the season here. anks, buddy!

Lastly, thanks to YOU for attending our fourth, annual, Two Crutch Christmas Double Bill!

Enjoy!!!!!

Dr. Robert Breault

Artistic Director of the University of Utah Lyric Opera Ensemble

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Presents

Amahl & the Night Visitors Composed by Gian

SETH MILLER

Grand Theatre Producer

DR. ROBERT BREAULT

Artistic Director, University of Utah Lyric Opera Ensemble

DR. ROBERT BREAULT

Stage Director

JEFFERY PRICE

Music Director

DR. ROBERT L. BALDWIN KYRA FURMAN AMBER BIELINSKI KIERSTEN NICOLE FARLEY HALEE RASMUSSEN LANEY MARSELLA SETH MILLER ADAM DAY CHLOE MASON MATTHEW MAKEEVER

Conductor Choreographer Production Manager Stage Manager Scenic Design Properties Master Lighting Design Sound Design Costume Coordinator Assistant Conductor

HOLLY NICOLE DODSON

Assistant Stage Director

EMILY BEATSE, AARON HOENIG

Assistant Stage Manager

HOLLY BANFIELD

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Carlo Menotti

Opera Workshop Teaching Assistant

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AMAHL PERFORMERS

ALICIA FARIBANKS

Amahl

LILLY GRAHAM† ALISON SAPORTA

His Mother

HOLLY BANFIELD† JOSÈ SANTELICES

King Kaspar

QUACIÈE DORBY† GREG WATTS

King Melchior

CODY WEAVER-CARLSON† DR. SETH KEETON

King Balthazar

KEITH GOODRICH

The Page

Ensemble: Holly Banfield, Anna Blaes, Maranda Breinholt, Bennet Chew, Mishelle Cipriani, Jana Conrad, Katelyn Cox, Holly Dodson, Quacee Dorby, Anna Dorsey, Alicia Fairbanks, Alicia Fairbanks, Gabriella Gonzales††, Keith Goodrich, Lilly Graham, Victoria Hansen, Seth Keeton, Alaina Kotchey, John Kovalenko, Rachel Madsen, Jacquelyn Musig, Laura Obeso, Elizabeth Peter, Anna Roelofs, Jose Santelices, Alison Saporta, Kieran Scholes, Julia Thomas, Jordan Tolman, Greg Watts†††, Cody Weaver†††, Vanessa Wijaya, Marilee Wilson † Friday and Saturday Evening Cast †† Cover, Amahl’s mother ††† Cover, King Balthazar

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Presents

Charles Dickens’

A Christmas Carol An Opera in One Act Music by

Michael G. Leavitt SETH MILLER DR. ROBERT BREAULT

Libretto adapted by

Anthony T. Buck Grand Theatre Producer Artistic Director, University of Utah Lyric Opera Ensemble

MICHAEL LEAVITT

Stage Director

JEFFERY PRICE

Music Director

MICHAEL LEAVITT KYRA FURMAN AMBER BIELINSKI KIERSTEN NICOLE FARLEY HALEE RASMUSSEN LANEY MARSELLA SETH MILLER ADAM DAY CHOLE MASON MATTHEW MAKEEVER

Conductor Choreographer Production Manager Stage Manager Scenic Design Properties Master Lighting Design Sound Design Costume Coordinator Assistant Conductor

HOLLY NICOLE DODSON

Assistant Stage Director

EMILY BEATSE, AARON HOENIG

Assistant Stage Manager

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL PERFORMERS

JAMES BOBICK DR. ROBERT BREAULT JULIA THOMAS | ELIZABETH PETERS† JOHN ALLEN JANA CONRAD | MARILEE WILSON†

Ebenezer Scrooge Jacob Marley Christmas Past Christmas Present Christmas Future

JORDAN TOLMAN

Fred

KIERAN SCHOLES

Mrs. Fred

JAQUELYN MUSIG | MISHELLE CIPRIANI†

Belle

JOSÈ SANTELICES

Bob Cratchit

GABRIELLA GONZALES | LAURA OBESO†

Mrs. Cratchit

CODY WEAVER-CARLSON

Peter Cratchit

MISHELLE CIPRIANI

Martha Cratchit

VANESSA WIJAYA

Belinda Cratchit

QUACÈE DORBY MARILEE WILSON | JANA CONRAD†

Mr. Fezziwig Mrs. Fezziwig

VANESSA WIJAYA

Charity Woman 1

RACHEL MADSEN

Charity Woman 2

JULIA THOMAS

Charity Womand 3

KIERAN SCHOLES

Fan

KEITH GOODRICH

Old Joe

DR. MARYANN DRESHER

CharWoman

CODY WEAVER-CARLSON

Ignorant Boy

RACHEL MADSEN

Want Girl

Ensemble: Holly, Banfield,, Anna Blaes, Maranda Breinholt, Bennet Chew, Mishelle Cipriani, Jana Conrad, Katelyn Cox, Quacee Dorby, Anna Dorsey, Alicia Fairbanks, Gabriella Gonzales, Keith Goodrich††, Lilly Graham, Victoria Hansen, Alaina Kotchey, Rachel Madsen†††, Jacquelyn Musig, Laura Obeso, Anna Roelofs, Jose Santelices, Alison Saporta, Kieran Scholes, Julia Thomas, Jordan Tolman, Greg Watts, Cody Weaver, Vanessa Wijaya, Marilee Wilson

† Friday & Saturday Evening Cast †† Ebenezer Scrooge Cover ††† Mrs. Cratchit Cover

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THE SYMPHONY

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ounded in 1976, the Salt Lake Symphony is one of the area’s most highly respected volunteer driven orchestras. e Salt Lake Symphony is a non-profit organization dedicated to performing quality classical music concerts for the Wasatch Front community. e Symphony performs around 15 concerts per year.

e approximately seventy-five hard-working musicians of the SLS volunteer roughly 10,000 hours annually to accomplish this goal. Although the members of the Salt Lake Symphony come from all walks of life and frequently work full-time in other professions, they hold one thing in common: ey play for the love and passion of music. eir dedication as volunteers sets them apart and creates a unique bond.

Violin 1 Elizabeth Palmer Marian Florence Serenity Eyre Violin 2 Mary Anne Peterson Rebecca Sumsion JoAnn Trujillo Viola Brie Allen Crystal Shipley Cello Andrew Clement Marty McMillan

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Bass Bret Donnelly

Horn Dan Omer

Flute Nancy Toone

Trumpet Nora Smith Geoff Stevens

Oboe Hilary Coon Charlotte Bell

Percussion Stephen D. Hughes

Clarinet Gary Merrell

Harp Mary Ruth Culver

Bassoon Ryan Van Liere

Piano & Celeste Michael Leavitt Jeffrey Price

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WHO’S WHO ON THE CREATIVE STAFF ROBERT BALDWIN (Conductor: Amahl) is a performing musician and a music professor at the University of Utah, Music Director for the Salt Lake Symphony, and the founding conductor for Sinfonia Salt Lake, a professional chamber orchestra that debuted in 2015. He has appeared across the United States, Europe and Asia, as a conductor and performer on viola and viola d’amore. His performances have received international attention and have been featured on New York’s WQXR Classical Radio, and nationally syndicated public radio programs such as Performance Today, Highway 89 and Weekend Edition. In his spare time, he enjoys writing, reading and spending time outdoors in Utah’s wild places.

EMILY BEATSE (Asst. Stage Manager) is excited to be working on this production as one of the ASMs. She is currently a Junior in the Stage Management program at the U of U. Her previous ASM credits include: e Lifespan of a Fact (PTC), e Lion in Winter (PTC), Men on Boats (Studio 115), Our Country’s Good (Babcock). She is a proud recipient of the Lee & Audrey Hollaar Technical Scholarship.

ROBERT BREAULT (Director) has a career featuring an extraordinary breadth of repertoire. Opera highlights include numerous appearances with New York City Opera, Utah Opera, Chautauqua Opera, Atlanta Opera, and Arizona Opera. He’s also appeared with companies such as Portland Opera, Opera New Orleans, and Florentine Opera. He appeared with Edmonton Opera in recent productions of Rigoletto and Tosca. Robert Breault’s concert career includes performances with orchestras that include the Philadelphia Orchestra, Cleveland Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Toronto Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, and Montreal Symphony, to name but a few. Robert has served as Director of Opera at the

University of Utah since 1992 and enjoys cooking, photography, and spending time in the garden with his wife, Julia and their 8 dachshund fur babies.

ANTHONY T. BUCK (Lyricist: C. Carol) has over a hundred credits to his name as stage director, music director, actor, singer, stage manager and composer on stages in Utah, Ohio, New York and Italy.

Favorite credits include Cosí fan tutte, e Magic Flute, Rigoletto, Faust, Don Giovanni, L’Elisir d’amore, Amahl and the Night Visitors, e Cabaret Girl, e Mikado, Ruddigore, e Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, Princess Ida, My Big Fat Utah Wedding, Not the Messiah, A Christmas Carol, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Into the Woods, Forever Plaid, Father of the Bride, and It’s a Wonderful Life. He sits on the board of Next Stage Productions and has been a contributing writer to their original pieces Epic: An Audience Participation Fantasy Adventure and Arabian Nights.

ADAM DAY (Sound Design) has a BFA in Performing Arts Design from the U of U. Some of his recent credits include sound design for Spamalot, Hairspray, A Streetcar Named Desire, Jekyll & Hyde, Young Frankenstein, and Little Shop of Horrors (Grand

eatre); Steel Pier, Bring It On, American Idiot (U of U eatre Department); Climbing With Tigers (SLAC); Lost in the Woods (Flying Bobcat eatrical Laboratory); and Exodus (NOW-ID). He also works as the Technical Coordinator at the Draper City Amphitheater where he has been for the last eight seasons.

KIERSTEN NICOLE FARLEY (Stage Manager) is a Senior in the U of U BFA Stage Management Program. She served as the Stage Manager for Dracula at the U and the Assistant Stage Manager for Chess (MCD), Company (Babcock), Amahl and the Night Visitors ( e Grand), A Christmas Carol ( e Grand), Dialogues of the Carmelites

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WHO’S WHO ON THE CREATIVE STAFF (Kingsbury Hall), and Our Country’s Good (Babcock). She is a Utahna B Meilstrup Scholarship recipient.

AARON HOENIG (Asst. Stage Manager) is a 5th year student double majoring in eatrical Sound Design and Biology. Previously, he was the ASM for Die Fledermaus and Dialogues des Carmelites (Kingsbury Hall).

Aaron has also been the sound engineer for Saturday’s Voyeur 2018 and 2019, Pinkalicious, and the True Story of the ree Little Pigs (SLAC), as well as Dogfight (Babcock).

MICHAEL G. LEAVITT (Composer, Conductor & Director: C. Carol) is a doctoral student in Orchestral Conducting and graduate of the Collaborative Piano Masters at the University of Utah. He is a vocal coach, accompanist as well as musical director for opera, choral, and musical theater. Recently, Michael composed a new one-act opera setting of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol which premiered at the Grand eatre performed by the University of Utah Lyric Opera Ensemble and Sinfonia Salt Lake. As associate conductor, Michael worked with Tony award winning soprano Audra McDonald for the Hale Center eater Orem’s production of 110 In e Shade. In addition, Michael has been the pianist, music director, and/or conductor for many musical theater and opera productions including: Saturday’s Voyeur, First Date, Spamalot, Perdita, Candide, L’elisir D’amore, Trouble In Tahiti, Die Fledermaus, Amahl And e Night Visitors, and many more.

LANEY MARSELLA (Props Coordinator) is a senior in the BFA Stage Management program and a Junior in the BFA Performing Arts Design Program with a Props emphasis at the University of Utah. Past SM credits include: e Odyssey (Babcock), the 2018 Fall and 2019 Spring Musical eatre Ensemble Showcases (Studio 115). Past ASM credits include: Company and Big Love (Babcock); and Twel¡h Night (PTC). Past as18

sistant prop design credits include Dracula, the Musical (Marriott Center for Dance).

CHLOE MASON (Costume Coordinator) is a senior in both stage management and PADP with a costume design emphasis at the UofU. Her Stage Management credits include: Macbeth (Studio 115), Anon(ymous) (Seattle Children’s eatre Summer Season), Amahl and e Night Visitors (Grand).

Costume Design credits include: Company (Babcock eatre) and Up ( e Man in the Flying Chair) (Studio 115).

SETH MILLER (Lighting Design) started out working in the Local 99 stage hands union, a er which he attended the University of Utah for a degree in theatrical design. Seth began working at Lagoon Amusement Park in 1997 for their Entertainment Department as Staff Lighting Designer, holding that position for a number of years. He has worked as a free-lance Lighting Designer for a variety of local theatre companies, as well as many corporate events around the country, including Walt Disney World for Disney Event Group, Harley Davidson’s Annual National Dealer’s Convention, and many others. Seth has been the Artistic/ Executive Director for the Grand eatre in Salt Lake City for the past five seasons.

HALEE RASMUSSEN (Set Design) received her BFA from the University of Utah’s Performing Arts and Design Program with a double emphasis in technical direction and set design. She is currently the Assistant Technical Director and Scenic Charge Artist for the UofU Department of eatre, and a resident set designer for the Grand

eatre. Other design credits include Lyric Opera Ensemble, Plan B eatre Company, Salt Lake Shakespeare Company, Alligator Press Productions, and Lagoon Entertainment; with assistant design credits from Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Great Lakes

eatre Company, and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

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Resident Staff Artistic and Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seth Miller Patron Service Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breezy Bassett Marketing, PR, and Outreach Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suni Gigliotti Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Day Resident Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caroline Cain Resident Sound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Day Resident Costume Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shannon McCullock Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Jones Photographers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Fidel, Steve Speckman Front of House Box Office Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yixiao Burke, Peachy Neeld, & Samantha Rodriguez Chief Usher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Gren, Peggy Sprouse Ushers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Boesch, Suzy Christensen, Chad Hansen, Michelle Johnson Santana, Haylee Markham, Chuck Payne, & Natalie Trumbo Running Crew Audio Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Day Lightboard Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emily Mullaney Deck Technician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caroline Cain, Connor Mahoney Spot Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victoria Tolley, Megan Willis Build Crew Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cameron Banks, Heather Poulsen Master Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cara Pomeroy Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachael Harned, Heather Poulson, Megan Willis

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GRAND THEATRE DONATIONS Donation list reflects gi s made July 1, 2018 through November 6, 2019 $50,000 - $74,999 • Salt Lake County’s ZAP Fund • Alternative Visions Fund • Sam and Sherrie Goldstein $15,000 - $24,999 • George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation • Cultural Vision Fund $10,000 - $14,999 • Sorenson Legacy Foundation $2,500 - $9,999 • Utah Division of Arts & Museums $1,000 - $2,499 • Rocky Mountain Power $500 - $999 • Acumen Engineering • Jessica Curran • Jennifer & Scott Murphy • Bicknell Robbins • Vasquez Sherman Living Trust • Mary & Tolford Young $250 - $499 • Lyle & Karen Hardy • Law Offices of William R. Rawlings • Christine Morris & Steve Robinson • Gary & Joann Rieben • Siegfried & Jensen • Lori Scharf • Richard Scharine

• Utah Real Estate Accountants • Gage Williams $100 - $249 • Janet Behm • John & Patricia Clay • MaryEtta Chase • Jess Church • Anne Cullimore-Decker • In recognition of Robert Douglas • Marlene Fortie • John Geertsen • Jim Hill • Steven Klass • Jill Nicoll • William & Mary Ann Payne • Valerie Peterson • Kevin Rusch • Richard Scott • John Sonnenberg • Ian Spendlove • Harvey & Freida Sweitzer • JoAnne Wright • Tolford & Mary Young $50 - $99 • William Scott Budge • Jeremy Getson • Nan Greenland • Linda Gurrister • Janet Jenson • Carol Meyer • Rosine Oliver • Lori Reagan • Carolyn Sanders • In recognition of Quinn Smith • Brandon Suisse

$1 - $49 • Anonymous • Karen M. Acker • Ken Adamson • Cathi Allen • Vickie Balis & Becky Cutler-Gunn • Denise & Barry Blackett • In honor of Sandra Bland • Jason Bowcutt • Kathy Bower • In recognition of Jill Brass • Eric Brewster • Sarah Buck • Heather Burton • In memory of Stevan Ryan Chambers • Tate Christensen • Patricia Clay • Jessica Cuello • Sarah Curtis • Phil Davis • Patrick De Freitas • Michael DuClair • Nicholas Ferrone • Alane Fry McKenna • Brenda Gardner • Kathleen Gardner • Barbara Gingery • Michael Goleniewski • Michu Gracey • Cristina Grossi • Lana Gruendell • Jeremy Hanks • Cynthia Houston • Terri Hrechkosy • Monte Huff • Carol Huffman • Deneece Hu alin • Julie Jensen • Emily Johnson-Eaton

• Kevin Johnson • Richard Jones • Juone Kadiri: In memory of my ancestors • Joan & Gary Kay • Julia Kehoe • Jackie Lee • Jasen Lee • Todd McRae • Tracy Mervin • Marcia Miller • Barry Mortenson • Kassandra Murphy • Shannon Musgrave • Stanford Neering • In recognition of Stella Nelson • Maria Newton • Gene Panek • Tanya Price • Kristen Ries • Lisa Roybal • Russ Sabin • Allison Schlichter • Nathan Simpson • Ananda Spike • Mariby Stewart • Ryan Stokes • Joi Suliafu • Carrie Velez • Ricky Vigil • Mary Walters • Eric & Janet Weber • Susan Whittenburg • Stacy Wood • Christiane Wruck • Kelly Yeates • Nancy Young • Pamela Young • Sarah Young

ough we make every effort to maintain an accurate list, if you find an error or would like to change your listing, please contact us at 801-957-3322

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PATRON INFORMATION

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT EQUIPMENT is available for theatre patrons who are hearing-impaired. e concession stand has Comtex wireless personal receivers which allow a patron to sit anywhere in the theatre and receive high fidelity audio. Because there is no charge for this service, you will be requested to leave your driver’s license with the cashier until the equipment is returned.

BABIES AND SMALL CHILDREN o en make it uncomfortable for other theatre patrons. erefore, no children under 5 are allowed. Small children must have their own seat.

DISABLED PATRONS may use wheelchair seating areas in the theatre. Each area can accommodate four wheelchair patrons and companion chairs. Ticket prices vary for each section. Aisle seats may be requested by patrons who can be assisted in the transfer from wheelchairs to theatre seats.

BOX OFFICE HOURS are 12:00PM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday and 12:00PM to 8:00PM on the night of a performance, including Saturdays.

LATECOMERS will not be seated in their reserved seats until the end of a scene.

Latecomers will be seated in available seating that will not disturb punctual theatre patrons.

LOST AND FOUND will be held by the head usher until the end of the performance.

erea er, please contact the Box Office at 801. 957.3322. All items, a er a period of 24 hours, will be taken to Administrative Services in Room 1-060. ey may be contacted at 801.957.3301.

PHOTOGRAPHY, AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING of any performance or the possession of any such device inside this theatre without the written permission of management is prohibited. Offenders may be requested to leave and may be liable for damages and other lawful remedies.

THEATRE PARKING is available at no charge in the parking areas on the East and North side of the building. Ticketing will occur when parked in the disabled parking areas without a proper pass.

Please note that parking meters are still active during performances.

MILLS PUBLISHING, INC. Dan Miller, President; Cynthia Bell Snow, Office Administrator; Jackie Medina, Art Director; Ken Magleby, Katie Steckler, Patrick Witmer, Graphic Design; Paula Bell, Dan Miller, Paul Nicholas, Chad Saunders, Advertising Representatives; Jessica Alder, Caleb Deane, Administrative Assistants.

e Grand eatre playbill is published by Mills Publishing, Inc., 772 East 3300 South, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 Phone: 801.467.8833 Email: advertising@millspub.com Website: millspub.com. Mills Publishing produces playbills for many performing arts groups. Advertisers do not necessarily agree or disagree with content or views expressed on stage. Please contact us for playbill advertising opportunities. Copyright 2019

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