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NOTES FROM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR To say we are excited to bring Tuacahn’s 22nd season to life would be an understatement as it includes a spectacular summer Broadway musical lineup, an all new holiday musical production, Fairy Tale Christmas, and concerts by The Fab Four, The Piano Guys and many more.

Straight from the streets of our impeccably designed New York City set, Disney’s Newsies will be “carrying the banner” and fighting for the underdog. Meanwhile the fantastical world of Shrek, The Musical combines big, colorful costumes with humor that is perfect for families to enjoy. And you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone not dancing and singing in the aisles as they leave this year’s production of Mamma Mia! The very best way to enjoy this incredible season is to purchase a season package. The benefits of a season package include the following: - Lowest price for all three Broadway shows.

- 20% savings on most concerts and Fairy Tale Christmas.

- One free date exchange per Broadway show.

Premium season package holders receive all that plus: - Access to the new air-conditioned VIP lounge with private concessions and restrooms.

- Complimentary seat cushion rental and bottled water at your seat during Broadway shows.

At Tuacahn, we provide so much more than just an opportunity to see amazing Broadway shows. Our patrons love the state-of-the-art technological elements, the larger-than-life set designs, the top notch singing, acting and dancing, and the beautiful canyon scenery that makes seeing a show at Tuacahn an unforgettable experience.

Scott S. Anderson

Artistic Director Tuacahn Center for the Arts

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Scott S. Anderson ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Kevin M. Smith EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Kevin E. Warnick PRODUCER

presents

Tuacahn’s Production of

SHREK THE MUSICAL Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig

Book and Lyrics by DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE

Music by JEANINE TESORI

Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions

Steve Judkins, Whitney Winfield, Jeffrey Scott Stevens André Jordan, Jennifer Leigh Warren And

Jacqueline Agrusa, Ellee Anderson, Jordan Aragon, Autumn Best, Steven Paul Blandino, Tiger Brown, Eymard Cabling, Joann Coleman, Jessica Crilley, Kyle DuPree, Kadence Edwards, Lilly Elliott, Ryan Farnsworth, Rachel Farr, Katharine Gentsch, Sloane Griffith, Will Haley, Robert Head, Joan Heeringa, Abe Hegewald, Matthew Helfer, Ivan Hoffman, Shari Jordan, Sasha Judkins, Becky Grace Kalman, Ashley Marinelli, Nick Martinez, Devin Neilson, Brian Nelson, Brayden Newby, Jamie Pfaff, Spencer Ramirez, Hannah Record, Rod Roberts, Shae Robins, Ellie Felice Seegmiller, Matthew Tyler, Daniel Scott Walton, Scott Whipple, Veronica Yeager

Scenic Design DOUG ELLIS

Costume Design JANET SWENSON

Hair & Makeup Design MICHAEL A. KING

Associate Artistic Producer

RYAN NORTON

Associate Choreographer MICHAEL GREER

Lighting Design JOSEPH EDDY

Puppet Design NAT REED & ARAN DE LE PENA Technical Supervision WES HAMBLIN

Stage Manager HOLLEY HOUSEWRIGHT

Sound Design JULIE FERRIN

New York Casting WOJCIK/SEAY Production Manager CRAIG ENGEL

Assistant Stage Manager JESSICA BROWNING

Projection Design JON INFANTE

Music Supervisor D. ALEXANDER ROVANG Production Stage Manager A. J. SULLIVAN

Company Aerographic® Services Manager Flying by Foy KARIN EDWARDS flybyfoy.com

Music Direction BRYSON BAUMGARTEL Choreographer MARA NEWBERY GREER Directed by SCOTT S. ANDERSON Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford Shrek The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com “I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond

CAST OF CHARACTERS

SHREK

(in alphabetical order)

Happy Person, Baby Rat, Choir, Travel Puppet...................... JACQUELINE AGRUSA Teen Fiona.................................................................................... ELLEE ANDERSON Peter Pan, Travel Puppet.............................................................. JORDAN ARAGON Teen Fiona...........................................................................................AUTUMN BEST Happy Person, Guard, Rat, Dragon Puppeteer.................STEVEN PAUL BLANDINO Tweedle Dee, Baby Rat, Travel Puppet...............................................TIGER BROWN Mad Hatter, Knight......................................................................EYMARD CABLING* Humpty Dumpty, Travel Puppet...................................................JOANN COLEMAN Elf, Baby Rat, Travel Puppet............................................................ JESSICA CRILLEY Pig #3, Rat, Dulocian, Dragon Puppeteer.............................................KYLE DUPREE Young Shrek.............................................................................. KADENCE EDWARDS Guard, Featured Knight........................................................... RYAN FARNSWORTH* Happy Person, Rat, Travel Puppet..........................................KATHARINE GENTSCH Young Fiona...................................................................................SLOANE GRIFFITH Q. Lillian, Dulocian, Rat, Choir....................................................... JOAN HEERINGA K. Harold, Thelonious.......................................................................ABE HEGEWALD Pig #2, Knight............................................................................. MATTHEW HELFER* Papa Ogre, Captain, Rat, Dwarf......................................................IVAN HOFFMAN* Donkey...........................................................................................ANDRÉ JORDAN* Mama Bear, Baby Rat....................................................................... SHARI JORDAN* Wicked Witch, Dulocian, Rat.......................................................... SASHA JUDKINS* Shrek…............................................................................................ STEVE JUDKINS* Ugly Duck, Blind Mouse, Baby Rat, Travel Puppet.............. BECKY GRACE KALMAN Tweedle Dum, Dulocian, Rat......................................................ASHLEY MARINELLI* Baby Bear, Guard, Pied Piper........................................................... NICK MARTINEZ Pinocchio, Baby Rat, Travel Puppet................................................... BRIAN NELSON Papa Bear, Dulocian, Dragon Puppeteer, Baby Rat........................BRAYDEN NEWBY Happy Person, Dulocian, Rat, Choir.......................................................JAMIE PFAFF Happy Person, Guard, Dulocian, Dragon Puppeteer, Rat, Choir.....SPENCER RAMIREZ Gingy, Sugar Plum Fairy, Blind Mouse, Bluebird, Rat..................HANNAH RECORD*

CAST OF CHARACTERS White Rabbit, Dulocian, Guard, Rat.................................................. ROD ROBERTS* Fairy Godmother, Blind Mouse, Dulocian, Rat....................................SHAE ROBINS* Young Fiona...................................................................... ELLIE FELICE SEEGMILLER Lord Farquaad.................................................................JEFFREY SCOTT STEVENS* Big Bad Wolf, Knight..................................................................... MATTHEW TYLER* Guard, Dulocian, Pig #1, Dragon Puppeteer, Rat............ DANIEL SCOTT WALTON* Dragon, Mama Ogre......................................................JENNIFER LEIGH WARREN* Happy Person, Guard, Dulocian, Baby Rat.......................................SCOTT WHIPPLE Bishop, Dragon Puppeteer.....................................................................SCOTT WHIPPLE Princess Fiona........................................................................... WHITNEY WINFIELD* Happy Person, Dulocian, Rat, Choir.......................................... VERONICA YEAGER* SWINGS

LILLY ELLIOTT, RACHEL FARR, ROBERT HEAD, DEVIN NEILSON

DANCE CAPTAIN SHARI JORDAN*

UNDERSTUDIES

Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement of the appearance is made at the time of the performance.

Shrek: IVAN HOFFMAN*; Fiona: SHAE ROBINS*; Donkey: EYMARD CABLING*; Lord Farquaad: MATTHEW TYLER*; Dragon: JOANN COLEMAN; Young Shrek: WILL HALEY *Indicates a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States

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SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS Act I

“Big Bright Beautiful World” “Story of My Life” “The Goodbye Song” “Don’t Let Me Go” “What’s Up, Duloc?”

“I Know It’s Today” “Travel Song” “Forever” “This is How a Dream Comes True” “Who I’d Be”

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“Morning Person” “I Think I Got You Beat” “The Ballad of Farquaad” “Make a Move” “When Words Fail” “Morning Person” (Reprise) “Build a Wall” “Freak Flag” “Big Bright Beautiful World” (Reprise) “Finale” “I’m a Believer” (Neil Diamond) © 1966 Stonebridge Music, Foray Music.

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Margaret Archibald Elisabeth R. Bingham

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MISSION: Tuacahn edifies and inspires the human spirit through professional world-class family entertainment and an unparalleled artistic and academic experience that matches the majesty of our canyon.

Known best for its professional theatre, Tuacahn attracts the most talented actors in America. Each year, thousands of applicants audition from New York City to Los Angeles. Tuacahn productions include professional Equity Actors, many of whom have performed on Broadway or in other nationally recognized venues.

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As a community asset, Tuacahn entertains more than 285,000 patrons each year, with musicals, concerts, shopping, food, and other special events. Tuacahn is Utah’s largest professional non-profit theatre and acts as an economic engine generating an annual impact of more than $85 million. Visitors stay in hotels, dine at restaurants, and shop at retail outlets while enjoying recreational activities in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

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Kevin M. Smith EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Kevin E. Warnick PRODUCER

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Tuacahn’s Production of

DISNEY’S NEWSIES

Music by ALAN MENKEN

Lyrics by JACK FELDMAN

Book by HARVEY FIRESTEIN

Based on the Disney film written by BOB TZUDIKER and NONI WHITE

Ryan Farnsworth and Whitney Winfield With

Matthew Tyler, Jennifer Leigh Warren, Daniel Scott Walton, Jordan Aragon, Will Haley And

Jacqueline Agrusa, Steven Paul Blandino, Tiger Brown, Eymard Cabling, Joann Coleman, Jessica Crilley, Kyle DuPree, Kadence Edwards, Lilly Elliott, Rachel Farr, Katharine Gentsch, Robert Head, Joan Heeringa, Abe Hegewald, Matthew Helfer, Ivan Hoffman, André Jordan, Sasha Judkins, Steve Judkins, Becky Grace Kalman, Ashley Marinelli, Nick Martinez, Devin Neilson, Brian Nelson, Brayden Newby, Jamie Pfaff, Spencer Ramirez, Hannah Record, Rod Roberts, Shae Robins, Jeffrey Scott Stevens, Scott Whipple, Veronica Yeager

Scenic Design BRAD SHELTON

Costume Design MARIA LENN

Lighting Design CORY PATTAK

Music Supervisor D. ALEXANDER ROVANG

Hair & Makeup Design ANNIE HARDT

Associate Choreographer ASHLEY MARNELLI

Associate Artistic Producer RYAN NORTON

Technical Supervision WES HAMBLIN

Stage Manager HOLLEY HOUSEWRIGHT

Production Manager CRAIG ENGEL

Assistant Stage Manager JESSICA BROWNING

Sound Design JULIE FERRIN New York Casting WOJCIK/SEAY

Production Stage Manager MONICA DICKHENS Company Manager KARIN EDWARDS

Music Direction D. ALEXANDER ROVANG Directed and Choreographed by JEFFRY DENMAN Disney’s Newsies is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

CAST OF CHARACTERS

NEWSIES

(in order of appearance)

Jack Kelly................................................................................. RYAN FARNSWORTH* Crutchie........................................................................................ JORDAN ARAGON Race.................................................................................................. DEVIN NEILSON Albert…........................................................................................SPENCER RAMIREZ Specs.....................................................................................................KYLE DUPREE Henry...................................................................................................ROBERT HEAD Finch.................................................................................................ABE HEGEWALD Elmer.................................................................................STEVEN PAUL BLANDINO Romeo.............................................................................................. NICK MARTINEZ Mush.................................................................................................SCOTT WHIPPLE Katherine.................................................................................. WHITNEY WINFIELD* Morris Delancey...........................................................................EYMARD CABLING* Oscar Delancey..............................................................................ANDRÉ JORDAN* Wiesel, Nunzio........................................................................... MATTHEW HELFER* Davey................................................................................ DANIEL SCOTT WALTON* Les........................................................................................................... WILL HALEY Joseph Pulitzer.............................................................................. MATTHEW TYLER* Seitz, Mr. Jacobi, Mayor.................................................................... ROD ROBERTS* Hannah................................................................................................SHAE ROBINS* Bunsen, Bill Hearst….......................................................JEFFREY SCOTT STEVENS* Snyder............................................................................................. STEVE JUDKINS* Medda Larkin..................................................................JENNIFER LEIGH WARREN* Spot Conlon................................................................................HANNAH RECORD* Governor Roosevelt.........................................................................IVAN HOFFMAN*

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JACQUELINE AGRUSA, TIGER BROWN, JOANN COLEMAN, JESSICA CRILLEY, LILLY ELLIOTT, RACHEL FARR, KATHARINE GENTSCH, JOAN HEERINGA, SASHA JUDKINS*, JAMIE PFAFF, VERONICA YEAGER*

SWINGS

ASHLEY MARINELLI*, BECKY GRACE KALMAN, BRIAN NELSON, BRAYDEN NEWBY

DANCE CAPTAIN

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FIGHT CAPTAIN

MATTHEW HELFER*

UNDERSTUDIES

Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement of the appearance is made at the time of the performance.

Jack: DANIEL SCOTT WALTON*; Crutchie: NICK MARTINEZ; Les: KADENCE EDWARDS; Pulitzer: IVAN HOFFMAN*; Davey: ROBERT HEAD; Medda: JOANN COLEMAN; Katherine: SHAE ROBINS*

KID AND TEEN NEWSIES

Stella Rose, Abbey Mathews, Madison Pitcher, Karly Snow, Molly Watt, River Cooper, Emmi Een, Ashton Een, Jonah Layton, Gabe Layton, Brooklyn Richins, Breckin McDonald

KID AND TEEN NEWSIES DANCE CAPTAIN Chelsea Sweaney

*Indicates a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States

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ACT I

Prologue: Rooftop “Santa Fe” (Prologue)................................................................................. Jack, Crutchie Scene 1: Newsies Square “Carrying the Banner”....................................................................... Jack, Newsies, Nuns Scene 2: Pulitzer’s Office “The Bottom Line”............................................................ Pulitzer, Seitz, Bunsen, Hannah Scene 3: A Street Corner Scene 4: Medda’s Theater “That’s Rich”............................................................................................................Medda “I Never Planned on You/Don’t Come a-Knocking”...................... Jack, Bowery Beauties Scene 5: Newsies Square “The World Will Know”.............................................................Jack, Davey, Les, Newsies Scene 6: Jacobi’s Deli “The World Will Know” (Reprise)..........................................................................Newsies Scene 7: Katherine’s Office “Watch What Happens”......................................................................................Katherine Scene 8: Newsie Square “Seize the Day”................................................................................ Davey, Jack, Newsies Scene 9: Rooftop “Santa Fe”................................................................................................................... Jack

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Entr’acte Scene 1: Jacobi’s Deli “King of New York”.......................................................... Davey, Katherine, Les, Newsies Scene 2: The Refuge “Letter from The Refuge”......................................................................................Crutchie Scene 2: Medda’s Theater “Watch What Happens” (Reprise)...........................................Davey, Jack, Katherine, Les Scene 3: Pulitzer’s Office & Cellar “The Bottom Line” (Reprise)............................................................. Pulitzer, Seitz, Mayor Scene 4: Brooklyn Bridge & Medda’s Theater “Brooklyn’s Here”............................................................................Spot Conlon, Newsies Scene 5: Rooftop “Something to Believe In”.........................................................................Katherine, Jack Scene 6: Pulitzer’s Cellar “Seize the Day” (Reprise)......................................................................................Newsies “Once and for All”..........................................................Jack, Davey, Katherine, Newsies Scene 7: Pulitzer’s Office “Seize the Day” (Reprise)......................................................................................Newsies Scene 8: Newsie Square “Finale”........................................................................................................Jack, Newsies THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION

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MAMMA MIA!

Music and Lyrics by And some songs with Book by BENNY ANDERSSON STIG ANDERSON CATHERINE JOHNSON BJÖRN ULVAEUS MAMMA MIA! was originally produced in London by Judy Cramer, Richard East and Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal.

Additional Material & Arrangements by MARTIN KOCH Music Published by Universal Music Publishing Group and EMI Grove Park Music Inc. and EMI Waterford Music Inc.

Jennifer Swiderski and Shae Robins With

Michael Hunsaker, Matthew Helfer, Shari Jordan, Sasha Judkins, Steve Judkins, Matthew Tyler And

Jacqueline Agrusa, Jordan Aragon, Steven Paul Blandino, Tiger Brown, Eymard Cabling, Joann Coleman, Jessica Crilley, Kyle DuPree, Lilly Elliott, Ryan Farnsworth, Rachel Farr, Katharine Gentsch, Robert Head, Joan Heeringa, Abe Hegewald, Ivan Hoffman, André Jordan, Becky Grace Kalman, Ashley Marinelli, Nick Martinez, Devin Neilson, Brian Nelson, Brayden Newby, Jamie Pfaff, Spencer Ramirez, Hannah Record, Rod Roberts, Jeffrey Scott Stevens, Chelsea Sweaney, Daniel Scott Walton, Jennifer Leigh Warren, Scott Whipple, Whitney Winfield, Veronica Yeager Scenic Design BRAD SHELTON

Costume Design DOUG BAKER

Lighting Design NICK VAN HOUTEN

Sound Design JULIE FERRIN

Hair & Makeup Design ANNIE HARDT

Associate Choreographer VERONICA YEAGER

New York Casting WOJCIK/SEAY

Music Supervision D. ALEXANDER ROVANG

Associate Artistic Producer RYAN NORTON

Technical Supervision

Production Manager

WES HAMBLIN

CRAIG ENGEL

Production Stage Manager HOLLEY HOUSEWRIGHT

Stage Manager A.J. SULLIVAN

Assistant Stage Manager JESSICA BROWNING

Company Manager KARIN EDWARDS

Music Direction MICHAEL HOPEWELL Directed and Choreographed by DERRYL YEAGER MAMMA MIA! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Cast of Characters

MAMMA MIA!

(in order of appearance)

Sophie Sheridan................................................................................. SHAE ROBINS* Ali.........................................................................................................RACHEL FARR Lisa............................................................................................. HANNAH RECORD* Tanya.............................................................................................. SASHA JUDKINS* Rosie.................................................................................................SHARI JORDAN* Donna Sheridan..................................................................... JENNIFER SWIDERSKI* Sky.............................................................................................. MATTHEW HELFER* Pepper..............................................................................................DEVIN NEILSON Eddie................................................................................DANIEL SCOTT WALTON* Harry Bright...................................................................................MATTHEW TYLER* Bill Austin......................................................................................... STEVE JUDKINS* Sam Carmichael...................................................................... MICHAEL HUNSAKER* Father Alexandrios ........................................................................... ROD ROBERTS* THE ENSEMBLE

JACQUELINE AGRUSA, JORDAN ARAGON, STEVEN PAUL BLANDINO, TIGER BROWN, EYMARD CABLING*, JOANN COLEMAN, JESSICA CRILLEY, KYLE DUPREE, LILLY ELLIOTT, RYAN FARNSWORTH*, RACHEL FARR, KATHARINE GENTSCH, ROBERT HEAD, JOAN HEERINGA, IVAN HOFFMAN*, ANDRÉ JORDAN*, BECKY GRACE KALMAN, ASHLEY MARINELLI*, DEVIN NEILSON, BRIAN NELSON, BRAYDEN NEWBY, JAMIE PFAFF, SPENCER RAMIREZ, HANNAH RECORD*, ROD ROBERTS*, JEFFREY SCOTT STEVENS*, DANIEL SCOTT WALTON*, JENNIFER LEIGH WARREN*, SCOTT WHIPPLE, WHITNEY WINFIELD*

SWINGS

ABE HEGEWALD, NICK MARTINEZ, CHELSEA SWEANEY, VERONICA YEAGER*

DANCE CAPTIAN

VERONICA YEAGER*

UNDERSTUDIES

Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance.

Donna Sheridan: SASHA JUDKINS*; Sophie Sheridan: LILLY ELLIOTT; Ali: BECKY GRACE KALMAN; Lisa: JESSICA CRILLEY; Tanya: JOANN COLEMAN; Rosie: JENNIFER LEIGH WARREN*; Sky: RYAN FARNSWORTH*; Pepper: KYLE DUPREE; Eddie: ROBERT HEAD; Harry Bright: JEFFREY SCOTT STEVENS*; Bill Austin: IVAN HOFFMAN*; Sam Carmichael: MATTHEW TYLER* *Indicates a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States

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MUSICAL NUMBERS Act I

Act 2

“Overture” “I Have a Dream (Prologue)” “Honey, Honey” “Money, Money, Money” “Thank You For the Music” “Mamma Mia” “Chiquitita” “Dancing Queen” “Lay All Your Love On Me” “Super Trouper” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme” “The Name of the Game” “Voulez Vous”

“Entr-acte” “Under Attack” “One of Us” “S.O.S.” “Does Your Mother Know” “Knowing Me, Knowing You” “Our Last Summer” “Slipping Through My Fingers” “The Winner Takes It All” “Take a Chance” “Dancing Queen Hymn” “I Do, I Do, I Do” “I Have a Dream” (bows) “Waterloo”

MAMMA MIA! ORCHESTRA Music Supervisor: D. Alexander Rovang Music Director/Keyboard 1: Michael Hopewell Keyboard 3/Assistant Music Director: D. Alexander Rovang Keyboard 2: Tracie Price Keyboard 4/Associate Music Director: Bryson Baumgartel Guitar 1: Lisle Crowley Guitar 2: David Andersen Electric Bass: Ryan Crum Drums: Glenn Webb Percussion: Amanda Morrill Music Coordinator: Tracie Price Keyboard Programming: Ethan Deppe

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Roles listed as (Shrek: S | Newsies: N | Mamma Mia!: M)

JACQUELINE AGRUSA (S: Happy Person, Baby Rat | N: Ensemble | M: Ensemble) is beyond excited to be a part of Shrek, Newsies, and Mamma Mia! at Tuacahn this season.

She graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A. in Performing Arts. Many thanks to her family and friends for all their love and support.

ELLEE ANDERSON (S: Teen Fiona) This is Ellee’s third season being seen on the Tuacahn Stage. At age 15, she is living her dream and has high aspirations and lofty goals. She has most recently been seen as (The Little Girl) in Tuacahn’s production of Disney’s When You Wish, (City Father) in Tuacahn’s production of Wizard of Oz and also in the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Ellee is featured on the nonprofit website www.singingforgood. org where her recordings can be purchased with all proceeds donated to charity. Ellee and her family reside in St. George and is currently in 10th grade at Snow Canyon High School. She feels incredibly blessed to be part of the Tuacahn cast this season and would like to thank her family, friends and coaches for their love and support.

JORDAN ARAGON (S: Peter Pan | N: Crutchie | M: Ensemble) Tuacahn debut! Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, this California native now lives in New York City.

Jordan has toured the United States and ten other counties around the world as Lefou on the national and international tours of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Other favorite credits include Sweeney Todd (Tobias), A Chorus Line (Mike), and Singin’ in the Rain (Cosmo).

In addition to musical theatre, Jordan has worked on classical and devised works at the Shakespeare Theatre Company (Washington, D.C.), La Mama E.T.C., Mabou Mines, and the Getty Villa. UCLA graduate: B.A. in Theatre. Thank you to friends, family,

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and mentors for their continued support.

Love to Elliot. Thanks to Will. Grateful for the opportunity! www.jordanaragon.com AUTUMN BEST (S: Teen Fiona) is a fourteen-year-old Washington County native.

Autumn began singing, acting and studying violin at the age of four. She currently studies vocal under the direction of Tony Awardwinning, Ivy League-trained voice teacher, Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller. Autumn’s recent accomplishments include performing as Belle in Beauty and the Beast Jr., as Jane Banks in Mary Poppins and winning a national vocal competition hosted by Universal Studios and YouTube Space LA. She thanks everyone in the cast and crew for this amazing first season experience at Tuacahn.

STEVEN PAUL BLANDINO (S: Happy Person, Guard, Rat | N: Elmer | M: Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Tuacahn debut! BFA Commercial Dance; Focus in Choreography at Pace University. Recent credits include: Carnegie Hall’s ‘Take the Stage’ (Dancer), Johnson & Johnson: Save the Children (Dancer), NYMF: Ludo’s Broken Bride (Choreo), Rebel Rebel: The Many Lives of David Bowie (Choreo), Burlesque to Broadway (Choreo), and many more. Thanks to Mom, Dad, CESD Talent Agency, and Pace University! @SBlandino720 TIGER BROWN (S: Tweedle Dee, Baby Rat | N: Ensemble | M: Ensemble) is absolutely thrilled to be joining the Tuachan family this season!

National Tours: Elf (Chinese Waitress/Ensemble), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl/Enchanted Object). Recent Credits: 54 The Musical, Goyescas with Bare Opera, Born and Bred with LINKED Dancetheater.

BFA NYU Tisch. Much love and gratitude to GBM, her friends, and incredible family.

TigerBrownNYC.com and @stigerb for updates! For Mom, Dad, and Dave.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST EYMARD CABLING* (S: Mad Hatter, u/s Donkey | N: Morris | M: Ensemble) returns to Tuacahn in his 2 ½ Season! First being seen in the production of Spelling Bee (Mitch Mahoney) and then in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Bun Foo), Mary Poppins, and Starlight Express (Hip Hopper 1). Tours include Miss Saigon (The Engineer) in North America and the International Tour of The King and I (The Kralahome) in Asia.

Regional productions include The King and I (Lun Tha), Once on This Island (Daniel), She Loves Me (Arpad) at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. B.F.A from Carnegie Mellon University. To my wife, Veronica Yeager, it is a blessing to be able to share this stage with you every night. I love you.

JOANN COLEMAN (S: Humpty Dumpty, u/s Dragon/ Mama Ogre | N: Ensemble, u/s Medda | M: Ensemble, u/s Tanya) is thrilled to make her debut at the Tuacahn amphitheater! Regional and New York credits include; Aida (Aida), Ragtime (Sarah), Chicago (Velma), Rent (Mimi), Dreamgirls (Deena), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary Magdalene), All Shook Up (Lorraine), The Drowsy Chaperone (Trix), and Pacific Overtures (Tamate). Most recently she traveled the world as a singer aboard a major cruise line! She currently lives in Los Angeles working as a studio singer, model and actor. All praise be to God for his strength, for through Him all is possible. Thanks to her Benny bear for his love and support!

Thank you to Ryan, Scott, Jeffry, Darryl, and the team for this opportunity.

JESSICA CRILLEY (S: Elf, Baby Rat | N: Ensemble | M: Ensemble, u/s Lisa) is excited to be joining the Tuacahn family! Originally from Las Vegas, Jessica now resides in NYC. Recent credits include: A Christmas Story (National Tour), Memphis (Jon W. Engeman Theatre), Ragtime (Westchester Broadway Theatre) Rock of Ages (Arizona Broadway Theatre), Tarzan (WPPAC), The Little Mermaid (Palace www.tuacahn.org

Theatre), and Wizard of Oz (Surflight Theatre). BA University of Nevada. Thanks to ATB for all the love and support!

Follow: @jcrilley KYLE DUPREE (S: Pig #3, Rat, Dragon Puppeteer | N: Specs | M: Ensemble, u/s Pepper) is making his Tuacahn debut! OffBroadway: Fabulous, The Queen of Musical Comedies. National Tours: Mamma Mia! (Eddie), Beauty and the Beast. Regional: A Christmas Carol (Mc Carter Theatre) Dancer and Aerialist on board Holland America Line

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Cruise Ships. Broadway Con! Dance B.F.A., University of the Arts. Love and gratitude to the casting/creative team and my family.

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KADENCE EDWARDS (S: Young Shrek | N: u/s Les) will be turning 10 this August and is thrilled to be spending another season at Tuacahn having last performed at Tuacahn along side his father in Joseph…Dreamcoat and Wizard of Oz. Kadence spent a year on the road with the National and International Tours of Beauty and The Beast playing Chip. Other professional credits include roles in The Nutcracker, Seussical and Elf. Kadence recently appeared as a cave dweller in the episodic Extinct and as a zombie with Dolph Lundgren in the feature film Dead Trigger. Kadence plays the title role in the short film Austin’s Christmas Wish, and can be seen in the Lifetime series I Said I Loved You…But I Lied, as “Roman.” Kadence also plays “Sportakid” in the live version of TV’s hit children’s show Lazytown. Kadence would like to dedicate his performance to his biggest fans, mom and dad!

LILLY ELLIOTT (S: Swing | N: Ensemble | M: Ensemble, u/s Sophie) is over the moon to be making her Tuacahn debut!

Favorite regional credits: Zanna Don’t! (Candi/Loretta/Karla), Bring It On (Skylar), Carrie (Carrie White), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie Dillmount), Happy Days (Pinkette), SHOUT! The Mod Musical (Blue Girl), Dames at Sea, Bat Boy: The Musical (Shelley Parker) and Carousel with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Concerts: Jason Robert Brown in Concert, David Friedman in Concert, Exceptional Foundation Benefit Concert, We Own Glam – AIM Charity Concert and The Phantom of the Opera: The Music. Lilly is also a competitive dance instructor and choreographer. @elizabethlilly RYAN FARNSWORTH* (S: Guard, Knight, Greeter | N: Jack Kelly | M: Ensemble, u/s Sky)“Farns” hails from Dunsmuir, a little railroad town in the deep north of California, but now calls New York City home. He’s an avid baseball

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BFA Musical Theatre UC Irvine. National Tours: Beautiful: the Carole King Musical (first national), Jingle Bell Rock; New York Theater: Candide, Never Let It Go, Zombie Strippers; Regional: Memphis; Godspell.

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RACHEL FARR (S: Swing | N: Ensemble | M: Ali, Ensemble) is thrilled to be joining the Tuachan ensemble for the first time this year! She has her degree in musical theatre from the University of Northern Colorado. Some of her favorite credits include Carrie workshop at La Mirada and Carrie at the Historic Los Angeles Theatre, The Hunchback of Notre Dame with Sacramento Music Circus, and Tarzan with 3D Theatricals. She would like to thank her mom for her endless support and encouragement. You can find more of her theatrical adventures at @ray.rich.farr.

KATHARINE GENTSCH (S: Happy Person, Rat | N: Ensemble | M: Ensemble) is thrilled to join Tuacahn this season! Katharine has performed abroad as a singer at Tokyo Disneyland, at sea with Disney Cruise Lines, across the nation on tour, and regionally across the country. Favorite credits: Judy White Christmas; Anytime Annie 42nd Street; Vi Petty, Buddy Holly Story.

Katharine is also a personal trainer and founder of Captain Kat Fitness, specializing in ‘fitness for busy people’! Thanks, as always, to her village of friends, family, and teachers. www.katharinegentsch.com @katemademedia

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SLOANE GRIFFITH (S: Young Fiona) is an ambitious young girl of 11 whose love of the stage started at age three.

Sloane’s first musical was at seven and she played Molly in Annie. Soon after, Marta in Sound of Music, and then Amaryllis in Music Man to name a few. In 2016 Sloane spent two weeks in NYC with Broadway directors and choreographers studying voice, dance and acting. After returning, Sloane was cast as Annie at SGMT. Sloane is grateful for her family, friends, and coaches that have supported her through this theatrical journey and cannot wait to be on the Tuacahn stage.

WILL HALEY (S: u/s Young Shrek | N: Les) is excited to make his Tuacahn debut as Les in Newsies and understudy for Young Shrek. Will is from Las Vegas and loves performing.

Some of his favorite roles are Flounder, The Little Mermaid; Gavroche, Les Misérables; Michael Banks, Mary Poppins; Dill Harris, To Kill a Mockingbird; Winthrop, Music Man; Chiron/Lucius, LA Fringe’s Titus Andronicus, Jr.; and a KOL in Beatles Love by Cirque du Soleil. He has also been in several Las Vegas commercials (ABC Hyundai, Buca di Beppo, and the High Roller). He also enjoys being a Boy Scout and taking care of his many pets. He would like to thank his family for helping him follow his dreams.

ROBERT HEAD (S: Swing | N: Henry, u/s Davey | M: Ensemble, u/s Eddy) is so excited to be making his Tuacahn debut! Most recently Robert was apart of a new musical of Pride and Prejudice titled Austen’s Pride with the Finger Lakes Musical Theater Festival.

Other credits include Saturday Night Fever on Royal Carribbean’s Liberty of the Seas, Ghost and Camelot with Mercury Thearer, Plaid Tidings with Broadway Rose and Fiddler on the Roof with Portland Center Stage. Many thanks to the fantastic Artistic Teams, Dave and Jeremy at Daniel Hoff agency and his family/loved ones for their constant support! @robshead

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He was last seen on this stage in the regional premiere of The Little Mermaid and Grease

(Sonny). Abe recently performed in Sir Tim Rice’s North American premiere of his new work From Here to Eternity at the MerryGo-Round Playhouse. Other favorite credits include: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Ephraim) Ogunquit Playhouse, Footloose (Ren) Jackson Hole Playhouse. Thanks mom and dad for always loving and supporting me.

MATTHEW HELFER* (S: Pig #2, Knight | N: Weisel, Nunzio, Fight Captian | M: Sky) is thrilled to be performing in the great outdoors here at Tuacahn! After growing up in Boston, Matthew graduated from College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA with degrees in theater and English. He currently lives in Los Angeles, CA where he continues to tell his East Coast colleagues that acting and warm weather go wonderfully together.

Recent credits: the 2015-16 US national tour of Mamma Mia! (US Sky). Sierra Repertory Theater’s production of The Robber Bridegroom (Jamie Lockhart). Television: Criminal Minds (CBS). Matthew is grateful

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He graduated from BYU with a BFA in Music Dance Theatre in 2011 and has been seen performing around the world since. He was last seen in Steve Wynn’s Showstoppers in Las Vegas. Tour credits: Man of La Mancha, Regional: How to Succeed in Business, Oliver, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He would like to thank his beautiful wife for her love and support! www.ivanthoffman.com MICHAEL HUNSAKER (M: Sam Carmichae) is excited to be making his Tuachan debut opposite his long-time friend Jennifer Swiderski. Michael has performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and all over the United States. Michael holds a BFA in Music Theatre from Florida State University and an MFA in Film Production from Full Sail University. Favorite roles: Jean Valjean (Les Misérables), Brick (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), Tony (West Side Story), Chris (Miss Saigon), and Jesus (Jesus Christ Superstar). Michael has written several musicals including Measure for Measure, Out of Frame and Fetching Water.

ANDRÉ JORDAN* (S: Donkey | N: Oscar | M: Ensemble) is a South Jersey native who shares his birthday with William Shakespeare and Shirley Temple. Touring credits include: Shrek The Musical (Donkey) Joseph...Dreamcoat (Zebulun), Legally Blonde (Carlos) and Mad LIVE UK! (Swing). Regional: Shrek The Musical (Pittsburgh CLO) Ain’t Misbahavin (Phoenix Theatre), Joseph... Dreamcoat (Ogunquit Playhouse), Aida (Media Theatre) Rent (Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre) Follow on Instagram: Manchair5 and Twitter: Cinnabonzjordan

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Roles listed as (Shrek: S | Newsies: N | Mamma Mia!: M)

SHARI JORDAN* (S: Mama Bear/Dance Captain | M: Rosie) Tuacahn: Originated the role of Mother in Disney’s When You Wish, Madam in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Nun in Sister Act, dance captain for 14 shows and understudied and performed many roles including Wicked Witch in Wizard of Oz, Birdwoman in Mary Poppins, Alana in The Little Mermaid, Frenchy/Patty in Grease.

National Tours/Las Vegas: The Producers (Ulla u/s and performed/Dance Captain), Crazy For You (Tess). Other: Dead Mum in Billy Elliot (NCT), Shirley Markowitz in The Producers (Hollywood Bowl), Radio City Rockette and a national champion baton twirler. Film: The Producers. Assistant Director/Choreographer: Hollywood Bowl, University of Michigan, Pittsburgh’s CLO,

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North Shore Music Theater, North Carolina Theatre, and TNT’s Emmy winning AFI tribute to Mel Brooks (and featured role).

Shari directed and choreographed The Producers here in Saint George at The Stage Door which received rave reviews. NCSU Magna Cum Laude graduate. Love to AJ, Jordan and Hudson.

SASHA JUDKINS* (S: Wicked Witch, Dulocian, Rat | N: Ensemble | M: Tanya, u/s Donna) was born in Huddersfield, England where she trained at Phil Winston’s Theaterworks. Theatre credits include: Mamma Mia! (Alt Donna, US Rosie / Tanya Australia, Las Vegas), Chicago (Go To Hell Kitty/ US Velma Kelly – UK Nat. Tour, USA Nat. Tour), Billy Elliot (Lesley, US Mrs. Wilkinson/Dead Mom- Australia, USA Nat. Tour) A Christmas

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Spectacular- (Grand Palace Theater, Myrtle Beach) One World- (Grand Palace Theatre, Myrtle Beach) Spirit Of The Dance- (World Tour). Sasha is exited to be performing here in Tuacahn for the first time and is delighted to be sharing this experience with her husband Steve. She would like to thank her family for their continued love and support.

STEVE JUDKINS* (S: Shrek | N: Snyder | M: Bill) Born in Melbourne, Australia, Steve has performed extensively throughout Australia, London and The United States. Credits include: Australia: The Rocky Horror Show (Rocky US,) West Side Story (Diesel), Bad Boy Johnny and The Prophets Of Doom (Billy), Billy Elliot (Posh Dad, Scab), Shout- The Legend Of The Wild One (Deltone), Jekyll And Hyde (Ned/Ensemble) London’s West End: Notre Dame De Paris (Gringoire -Dominion

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Theater, London), The Full Monty (Tony Giordano -Prince Of Wales Theater, London) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Nat. UK Tour). United States: Victor Victoria (Squash Bernstein-St. Louis Stages), Sleeping Beauty Wakes (La Jolla Playhouse, McCarter Theatre), Spirit of Broadway, Broadway’s Christmas Spectacular, Oklahoma (Curly), The Wonderful Wizard of Song (Smith Centre, Las Vegas), Mamma Mia! (Bill Austin, Tropicana, Las Vegas), Kiss Me Kate (Fred Graham, NTC, Las Vegas) Follow Steve on his music page: https:// www.facebook.com/stevejudkinsmusic/ Steve is thrilled to be sharing the stage once again with his wife Sasha.

BECKY GRACE KALMAN (S: Ugly Duck, Blind Mouse, Baby Rat | N: Swing | M: Ensemble, u/s Ali) Tuacahn debut! Off-Broadway: Peter Pan, in Concert (Dancer, The Transport Group). Favorite

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST regional: Mary Poppins (Ensemble/Onstage Swing, John W. Engeman Theater), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Sarah, The Ogunquit Playhouse), Oklahoma!

(Gertie Cummings/Dance Captain, Allenberry Playhouse), 42nd Street (Phyllis/ Dance Captain, Allenberry Playhouse), Cats (Rumpleteazer, Ocean Professional Theatre). Gratitude to Scott, Gayle, & the Tuacahn Team. Love to the Kalmans & Jon. For KJS. www.beckygracekalman.com IG: @ beckygrace6 ASHLEY MARINELLI* (S: Tweedle Dum, Dulocian, Rat | N: Associate Choreographer, Dance Captain/Swing | M: Ensemble) Is super psyched to be performing in the Canyon!

THEATER: West Side Story, Mary Poppins, Funny Thing...

Forum, White Christmas, The Donner Party Project, Disney Cruise Line. OTHER: Performances with Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Ne-Yo, Lady Sovereign, Shakira, and the BC/EFA Easter Bonnet. Graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and Artistic Director of Marinelli New Dance Theater.

Ashley would like to thank Jeffry Denman (for always bringing her on adventures), her family, and of course, her fox. Carpe diem. @alm433, www.ashleymarinelli.com NICK MARTINEZ (S: Baby Bear, Guard, Pied Piper| N: Romeo, u/s Crutchie | M: Swing) is absolutely thrilled to be apart of this season here at Tuacahn. Recent credits include In The Heights (Sonny), Fugitive Songs (Matt), Rock Odyssey (Telemachus), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear) and Plaid Tidings (Jinx) to name a few. He would like to thank his friends and his incredible family for all their love and support. Follow me @neeneemartin!

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DEVIN NEILSON (S: Swing | N: Race | M: Pepper, Ensemble) is thrilled to be back in his hometown after moving to New York City and is ecstatic about joining Tuacahn for a second season. Devin

graduated from Brigham Young University in 2016 with a BFA in Music Dance Theatre. Some of Devin’s favorite roles include Twin Lost Boy, Peter Pan; Gideon, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers; Dean Hyde, All Shook Up; Burt Healy, Annie; and Oliver Twist, Oliver Twist. Devin wants to send a huge thank you to his family and friends for all their love and support!

BRIAN NELSON (S: Pinocchio, Baby Rat | N: Swing | M: Ensemble) is thrilled to be joining the Tuacahn family this summer in beautiful Southern Utah. Brian graduated from the University of Utah with a BFA in Ballet (Most Outstanding Senior) and a minor in Modern Dance. Other companies include: Utah Shakespeare Festival, Pioneer Theater Company, Utah Festival Opera. Personal motto: “Always be battement ready”. So thankful for the constant support and love from my family and friends. To Gloves!!!

BRAYDEN NEWBY (S: Papa Bear, Dulocian, Dragon Puppeteer | N: Swing | M: Ensemble) Tuacahn debut!

Favorite Credits include Beauty And The Beast (Fireside Theatre), Odyssey Dance Theatre Romeo + Juliet, Thriller, and the Cirque Éloize creation of Monaco. Brayden has also worked closely with choreographers Talia Favia, and Emmy-award-winner Bonnie Story. Thank you to his family and friends for their never ending support. @braybraynoob JAMIE PFAFF (S: Happy Person, Dulocian, Rat | N: Ensemble | M: Ensemble) is incredibly thankful to return to the Tuacahn stage for her second season and work with such a talented company.

Originally from Southern California, she began her dance training at age 3 at Carousel Dance Studio and studied Aerial Arts at Chaminade College Preparatory. Recent credits: Peter Pan, Disney’s Tarzan, and the Hunchback of Notre Dame at Tuacahn Amphitheatre,

Odyssey Dance Theatre’s Thriller, A Tribute to the Follies, Vox Lumiere’s Phantom of the Opera, and Hollywood Vibe’s National Dancer of the year. Much love and thanks to her family and friends for their support. www.jamieepfaff@gmail.com SPENCER RAMIREZ (S: Happy Person, Guard, Dulocian, Dragon Puppeteer | N: Albert | M: Ensemble) began his training in the DCMetropolitan area studying every style of dance that was available as well as being a part of the competition dance world.

He went on to train at the Maryland Youth Ballet, the Kirov Ballet School, the Houston Ballet, and eventually the Juilliard School. He started his professional career with the Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn where he traveled around the world both performing and teaching. He’s also performed with Malashock Dance and BODYTraffic in Los Angeles. He now resides in NYC where he continues to train and continue to expand his horizons as a dancer and artist and is signed with McDonald Selznick Associates (MSA).

HANNAH RECORD* (S: Gingy, Sugar Plum Fairy, Blind Mouse, Bluebird | N: Spot Conlon, Ensemble | M: Lisa) is absolutely THRILLED to be returning to Tuacahn for her second season! Born in LA, she is now based in NYC where she recently performed in an original cabaret, “Wifeys” (w/Maria Pedro and Bryson Baumgartel). She now dabbles in voice over work after doing many voices for Tuacahn’s season last year! Regional: Peter Pan, Tarzan, Hunchback…(Tuacahn) Favorite Credits: The 39 Steps (Woman), Barnum (Lead Aerialist), Kiss Me, Kate! (Lois Lane). Hannah is grateful beyond words to her family and friends for their neverceasing love and support!

ROD ROBERTS* (S: White Rabbit, Dulocian, Guard | N: Seitz, Mr. Jacobi, Mayor | M: Father Alexandrios) is thrilled to be back at Tuacahn this season !

Most recently appeared in Guys and Dolls (Goodspeed Opera), Peter Pan (Intl tour), Can Can

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (pre Broadway workshop). Broadway: Beauty and the Beast; Peter Pan. London’s West End: Harold Prince’s Show Boat. Tours: Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, A Chorus Line, Show Boat, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Guys and Dolls, Cats. Regional: Kiss Me Kate, On The Town (Paper Mill Playhouse), White Christmas (Denver Center), Chicago (Ogunquit Playhouse) Half A Sixpence (Goodspeed) Rita Moreno in Concert. For Mom. SHAE ROBINS* (S: Fairy Godmother, Blind Mouse, u/s Fiona | N: Ensemble, u/s Katherine | M: Sophie) is a graduate from Brigham Young University with a BFA in Music Dance Theater and is thrilled to be performing at Tuacahn for her third season. During Tuacahn’s 2015 season, Shae played the roles of Mary Poppins and Snow White in Disney’s When You Wish. In 2016, Shae understudied the Roles of Mrs. Darling in Peter Pan, Jane in Tarzan, and Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and was thrilled with the

opportunity to perform the roles Mrs. Darling and Jane. Prior to Tuacahn, Shae most recently originated the role of Mercedes in Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn’s U.S. premiere of The Count of Monte Cristo at BYU. Shae would like to give a special thanks to her incredible husband Brad for his continuous love and support.

ELLIE FELICE SEEGMILLER (S: Young Fiona), 8, began her critically acclaimed performance trajectory at age 4 as Young Cosette in Les Mis, and then as Young Fiona in Shrek at age 5, for which critics lauded her performances as “adorable,” “unbelievable,” and “extraordinary.” She debuted at Tuacahn in Joseph…Dreamcoat (2015), and now she is thrilled to reprise Young Fiona. As a solo artist she is known for her many award-winning performances, including online videos that led to her being tapped

by America’s Got Talent. Her mother/voice teacher is Tony Award-winning actress, Lisa

H. Seegmiller. Her father/manager is local attorney, Travis M. Seegmiller. See www.elliefelice.com for bookings.

JEFFREY SCOTT STEVENS* (S: Lord Farquaad | N: Bunsen, Bill Hearst | M: Ensemble, u/s Harry) is thrilled to make his Tuacahn debut as “Lord Farquaad” in Shrek! Jeffrey, a native of Ogden, Utah was most recently seen on the Disney Magic, originating the staged version of Tangled, the Musical (w/Alan Menken), and playing “Franco” in Twice Charmed! NY/Regional: The Christmas Rose (Carnegie Hall), Spamalot, Young Frankenstein (Ogunquit), Les Misérables (North Carolina Theatre), Funny Girl (Riverside Theatre), Forever Plaid (TBTS), A Chorus Line, My Fair Lady (STAGES, St. Louis), Chess, Sunset Boulevard, Miss Saigon (Pioneer Theatre Co.), 7 Brides for 7 Brothers (Jackson Hole Playhouse), Thoroughly Modern Millie, Big River (Hale Centre, SLC). Original Cast Member in 2001’s Grand Opening of Tokyo Disney Sea and 2007’s The Venetian Macau’s, Artist Del Arte Opera. TV/Film: Boardwalk Empire (HBO) The Daily Show w/Jon Stewart (Comedy Central), Esther and the King (Prince Haman – Liken the Scriptures). BFA in Musical Theatre from BYU and Member of Actor’s Equity.

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CHELSEA SWEANEY (M: Swing) Is so excited to be back on the Tuacahn stage! After swinging Tarzan at Tuacahn last year, Chelsea is excited to be back swinging this fantastic show! A St. George Native, Chelsea graduated with a BFA in Musical Theater and a Minor in Dance from Point Park University. She has been dancing since the age of three, and has spent summers in NYC at Joffrey Ballet School and Alvin Ailey, as well as upstate New York at American Academy of Ballet.

Favorite credits include Crazy For You (Polly), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Christine), The Drowsy Chaperone (Pastry Chef), and The Producers (Usherette). This ones for Mom, Dad, Austin, and Mike, My Biggest Fans.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST JENNIFER SWIDERSKI* (M: Donna) is delighted to be returning to one of her favorite roles in such a beautiful setting. Previously, Jennifer has performed the role of Donna on Broadway in “Mamma Mia!” Other favorites include performing the title role in the First National Tour of “The Drowsy Chaperone”, Rosemary in “Tenderly, the Rosemary Clooney Musical”, and as Edwin Drood in “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”. When she is not performing, Jennifer can be found directing and teaching at several studios in New York City. Big gratitude to her loved ones, Eric, and Betty White the Wonder Dog. Proud sister to Emily who graduates grad school this Summer! Twitter: @ SwiderSays, Instagram: @swideroo, www. jenniferswiderski.com MATTHEW TYLER* (S: Big Bad Wolf, Knight, u/s Farquaad | N: Pulitzer | M: Harry, u/s Sam) Making his Tuacahn debut!

Favorite acting credits include: Mamma Mia! (Broadway National Tour), Phantom of the Opera (West End), Chicago (Hollywood Bowl), Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Cygnet Theatre), Brad/ Fran N Furter in Rocky Horror (European Tour, Jesus in JCS (Circa 21), Jamie in The Last 5 Years (Sherry Theatre), Chauvelin in The Scarlet Pimpernel (Welk Theatre), Lancelot in Camelot (Fireside) and many more including Papermill Playhouse, Music Circus, North Shore Music Theatre, and Pasadena Playhouse. As a director and writer: A Night at the Sands, NYSSV, and the world premiere of Aliens vs. Musical, for which he was nominated for Best Director (Hollywood Fringe and Robby Awards).

Matthew also performs as a cabaret artist around the world, with his swing show One For My Baby. He also loves designing and building custom home decor projects with his company,Tyler Design Co. Matthewtylerswebsite.com

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DANIEL SCOTT WALTON* (S: Pig #1, Guard, Dragon Puppeteer, Rat, Dulocian | N: Davey, u/s Jack | M: Eddie, Ensemble) is so excited to be joining the Tuacahn family!

Professional Credits: Show Boat (Frank) and Christmas Inn (John) at Westchester Broadway Theatre, After I was Free (Joakim) at Everyday Inferno Theatre Company, White Christmas at Ogunquit Playhouse, Outlaws(Jesse James) at Goodspeed Opera House, Big Fish (Zacky Price) and Carrie: The Musical at SpeakEasy Stage, Kiss Me Kate at Commonweatlh Shakespeare Co., and Spring Awakening at Gloucester Stage (IRNE Award Best Musical). Proud graduate of the Boston Conservatory. Thank you to Mom, Dad, Tyler, Doppy and The Mine for their endless support and to Tuacahn for this opportunity. www.danielscottwalton. com @danielscottwalton JENNIFER LEIGH WARREN* (S: Dragon/Mama Ogre | N: Medda | M: Ensemble, u/s Rosie) is excited to make her Tuacahn debut. Broadway/ Off-Broadway credits include the original Big River (“How Blest We Are” written for her

by Roger Miller), the original Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors, the original Muse in Lonesome Traveler and original cast of Marie Christine. She performed as “the Blues Singer” in the first tour of A Night with Janis Joplin (USA, Canada and Houston’s Alley Theater). Other regional credits include, the Rubicon Theatre’s new A Christmas Carol, Gretchen Cryer’s I’m Still Getting My Act Together, Julia in Having It All (NAACP Theatre award nomination), Sir Peter Hall’s Shakespeare Repertory Company, The Education of Randy Newman, Hair, Kismet. She performed with “Broken Bells”, “The Kills”, “Trombone Shorty”, “Moon Taxi” and “Lisa Loeb” on The Tonight Show, CONAN and Jimmy Kimmel. Awards: Ovation Award & nominations, Backstage, Dartmouth College Creative Arts Award, BroadwayWorld Award for Diamonds Are Forever: Songs Shirley Bassey. www.JenniferLeighWarren.com

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST SCOTT WHIPPLE (S: Happy Person, Guard, Dulocian, Bishop | N: Mush | M: Ensemble) is excited to be making his Tuacahn debut this summer! Scott is originally from Mesa, AZ but came here from New York City where he is pursuing his Broadway dream. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 2016, with a BFA in Music Dance Theater.

Previous shows include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Frank Wildhorn’s U.S. Premiere of The Count of Monte Cristo, to name a few.

Thanks to his family, friends, & Heavenly Father for getting him here! @scottywhipple WHITNEY WINFIELD* (S: Fiona | N: Katherine Plumber | M: Ensemble) Past credits include: WORKSHOP: Back Home Again. NATIONAL TOUR: Fiona in Shrek the Musical. OFF-BROADWAY/NY THEATRE: Prospect Theatre, NYMF, Araca Project, Musicals Tonight.

REGIONAL: Chicago, My Fair Lady, Rent (Maine State Music Theatre), A Funny Thing...Forum (The Wick), BKLYN the Musical, Mack and Mabel, No, No, Nanette (TheatreZone), Jekyll & Hyde (Surflight).

Whitney is truly grateful for the opportunity to give life to these characters and join the

Tuacahn family for this incredible season.

Thank you to the Wocjik Seay team, Ryan, Dave, Scott A., Jeffry and Derryl. Love and gratitude as always to Mom & Dad, Scott & Sheila, little Leroy and my Jacob.

Proud graduate of the theatre program at Interlochen Arts Academy and the B.F.A. musical theatre program of Pace University. www.whitneywinfield.com VERONICA YEAGER* (S: Happy Person, Dulocian, Rat | N: Ensemble | M: Swing, Dance Captain, Associate Choreographer) was awarded Utah’s Best in State Individual Dancer and has been a Principal dancer with Odyssey Dance Theatre for the past 19 years.

Regional: Peter Pan (Swing), Hunchback of Notre Dame (Gypsy), Mary Poppins (Annie), Starlight Express (Joule), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Pearl Lady), CATS (Rumpleteazer), Crazy For You (Tess), Giselle (Giselle), It’s a Wonderful Life (Mary Bailey), Tarzan (Ape), Footloose, Annie, Thriller (Odyssey Dance Theatre). Film Credits: High School Musical 2, HSM 3, MTV’s American Mall. International Tours include: Broadway National Tour Footloose (USA) Mia Micheals RAW (Europe), U.S. Ballroom Champion (Ukraine), Odyssey Dance Theatre (China, Europe, South Korea, Istanbul, Costa Rica, Mexico). To my mahal Eymard, excited for our journey to begin.

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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES SCOTT S. ANDERSON (Tuacahn Artistic Director | Director, Shrek) joined Tuacahn in 2004 and enjoys creatively shaping and leading this dynamic arts institution.

He has worked for more than thirtyfour years in theatre, film, radio and television. He has been involved in over 100 productions as an actor, director or producer but considers his fifteen years at Tuacahn to be one of his most satisfying challenges. Scott’s more recent directing credits include: Disney’s When You Wish, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Tarzan, Annie, Les Misérables and Peter Pan. He also wrote and directed the acclaimed motion picture The Best Two Years and more recently The Jerk Theory. He continues to work as a writer and director and is always working on new film projects.

Scott attended Dixie State College and the University of Utah, where he studied Theater and Film. He is the proud father of three children and nine grandchildren.

Scott hopes to shepherd more outstanding entertainment to this unique venue in the years to come.

JEFFRY DENMAN (Director/ Choreographer, Newsies) past Tuacahn productions: Thoroughly Modern Millie, Disney’s When You Wish, Fairy Tale Christmas (Tuacahn New Works Festival).

He is also the Director of the Tuacahn New Works Program. As a director and choreographer - Off Broadway: YANK! (Lortel nomination, SDC Callaway Finalist), Naked Boys Singing!, Assistance (Playwright’s Horizons), Bullet for Adolf. NY Workshops: The SpongeBob Squarepants Musical, YANK!, Diane and the One Hit Wonder, The Searchers. NYMF: Pride & Prejudice, ValueVille. Other Regional: West Side Story (Moss Hart Award), Damn Yankees, The Music Man (Moss Hart Award) at Ogunquit Playhouse, West Side Story (broadwayworld.com Award) at the Engeman Theatre, Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice at La Mirada Center of the Arts; As a performer he has appeared in five Broadway shows: White Christmas (Astaire nom), The Producers, Cats, Dream, How To Succeed and has been nominated for two Drama Desk Awards, an Outer

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Critics Circle, a Helen Hayes, an LA Ovation and has won an IRNE Bistro and a Connecticuts Critics Circle Award. He is the Founding Artistic Director of Denman Theatre & Dance Company, co-creator of the iPad casting app, CastPRO and author of the book, A Year with The Producers.

DERRYL YEAGER (Director/ Choreographer – Mamma Mia!) Founder and Artistic Director of Odyssey Dance Theatre, Founding Board member and honorary chair - Pioneer High School for the Performing Arts - American Fork.

Training: BFA (Magna Cum Laude), MFA (Summa Cum Laude)- University of Utah, American Conservatory Theatre - San Francisco, ABC Television Actor’s Workshop & Harvey Lembeck Comedy Workshop - LA, Voice - Seth Riggs, Ballet West Principal Dancer - 6 yrs, 25 years as professional Singer/Dancer/Actor Performer: Film - A More Perfect Union, She’s Having A Baby, Staying Alive, When the Heat Hits the Street, How Rare a Possession, The Lamb of God, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Limit Up. Broadway Theatre - A Chorus Line, Dreamgirls, Cats, Shenandoah, Oklahoma!, Cinderella.

Director/Choreographer: Glenn Beck’s Man in the Moon, Hairspray, Footloose, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (3x), Oklahoma!, CATS (2x), Les Misérables, Hairspray - Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Coca-Cola- 2002 Olympics, The Dance, Tahitian Noni Industrial, Usana Convention (10 yrs) Equity Theatre – Grease, The Little Mermaid (2x), Utah!

(4x), Pippin, South Pacific, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (3x), Damn Yankees, Pirates of Penzance, Annie Get Your Gun, The King and I, The Wizard of Oz, My Fair Lady, Sound of Music.

MARA NEWBERY GREER (Choreographer, Shrek) Choreography: Legally Blonde (Sacramento Music Circus), The Toxic Avenger (Pittsburgh CLO), A Christmas Story, The Musical (Seattle 5th Ave, Paper Mill Playhouse), Oliver (Plymouth State University), Shrek, The Musical (North Shore Music Theatre), Guys & Dolls and The Drowsy Chaperone (University of Michigan), 2015 Lucille

Lortel Awards. As a performer, Mara has worked on Broadway, National Tours, and regional theaters across the country.

Upcoming Choreography Projects: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Music Theatre Wichita), 9 to 5 (Sacramento Music Circus), Big Fish (Front Porch Theatricals), and A Christmas Story, The Musical (The Fulton Theatre). BFA University of Michigan. Proud SDC and AEA member.

Huge thanks to everyone at Tuacahn for welcoming me into this beautiful family. Wouldn’t be here with out the endless support from my husband and choreography partner, Michael. Never be afraid to “Let your Freak Flag fly!!!!”

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MICHAEL GREER (Assoc. Choreographer, Shrek) is overjoyed to be working at Tuacahn with such a wonderful team.

Favorite credits include Altar Boyz (Luke), You Say Tomato, I Say Shutup! (Jeff Kahn), Miss Saigon (2010 Tour), Beauty & the Beast (Gaston) The Full Monty (Keno), & Shrek, The Musical (Big Bad Wolf). Michael has performed with Pittsburgh CLO, The Denver Center, Kansas City Starlight, Four Seasons Centre Toronto, Kansas City Starlight, & North Shore Music Theatre.

Michael also served as the Associate Choreographer on A Christmas Story, The Musical at the Seattle 5th Avenue Theatre. Endless love to Mara and his amazing family!

BRYSON BAUMGARTEL (Music Director, Shrek) Regional: Tuacahn Center for the Arts; Peter Pan, Tarzan, The Hunchback of Notre Dame – Assistant MD. Fairy Tale Christmas – MD/Arranger. New York: A Chorus Line (Broadening Theatrics) – Music Director.

New York Cabaret: #Adult with Steven Ferezy; Truth, Love & Music with Ernie Pruneda; Wifeys with Hannah Record and Maria Pedro – MD/Arranger. Tour: International; Beauty & the Beast, Associate Conductor. Broadway: Aladdin, Music production assistant.

Film: Beauty & the Beast (Disney) – Rehearsal pianist/music production assistant. BA, Virginia Tech.

D. ALEXANDER ROVANG (Music Supervisor, Music Director, Newsies) is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory.

Having worked internationally in musical theatre, opera, and dance, his favorite

WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES credits include the Chinese Tour of Fame, Sawdust Palace w/ Susan Marshall & Co., Monkey: Journey to the West at the Spoleto Festival (USA), Only Anne at Goodspeed, and John Mercurio’s award-winning Academy in Daegu, South Korea. A native Nebraskan, and lifelong fan of Garrison Keillor, Alexander hopes someday to get a real job like his mother (a cardiologist) or completely throw in the towel and race motorcycles like his dad.

MICHAEL HOPEWELL (Associate Music Director) – Michael is beyond excited to return to Tuacahn after music directing last year’s production of Tarzan, and associate music directing Peter Pan and The Hunchback of Notre Dame! NYC: Once We Lived Here (U.S. Premiere), Billy Bishop Goes To War (starring Dan Butler of TV’s Frasier), Rent (Gallery Players), The Singapore Mikado (Theater2020).

Regional: Gateway Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre, The John W. Engeman Theater, Forestburgh Playhouse, Palace Theatre (NH), Busch Gardens (Williamsburg). Recordings: Stage Stars Records (Urinetown, The Wizard of Oz, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying). Benefits: Associate MD for BCEFA’s Gypsy of the Year Competition (2013-2014) and The Easter Bonnet Competition (2014-2016).

For Mom, who taught me how. www.michaelhopewellmusic.com RYAN NORTON (Associate Artistic Producer/Casting Coordinator) in his 8th

season for Tuacahn’s Broadway in the Canyon productions. Last season he was the Assistant Director for Peter Pan and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. In 2013, Ryan made his Tuacahn and regional directorial debut with Tuacahn’s premiere of Disney’s Mulan. Besides producing, he served as the Associate Director for Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2014) and the regional premiere of Starlight Express.

Assistant Director credits include Aladdin, The Little Mermaid (2011), and Tarzan. He has also performed at Tuacahn in several productions, including the original cast of the musical UTAH! As a performer Ryan has worked in New York, Los Angeles, on national tours, and on cruise ships.

He has had the opportunity to work with some of Broadway’s biggest names such as Ann Reinking and the late Gregory Hines. Directing credits include: Into the Woods, Oliver!, Seussical the Musical, The Spitfire Grill, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Disney’s High School Musical.

Film directing credit: Austin’s Christmas Wish. Thanks to my three angels and LTKSWMHTGCS, I love you with all my heart! A special thanks to Scott Anderson, Kevin Warnick and Kevin Smith!

DOUG ELLIS (Set Design, Shrek) The set design talents of Mr. Ellis have been used in Film, Television, Theatre, Opera, Ballet, Musicals, Concerts, and Trade Shows for over twenty-five years. Much during the twelve years he lived in New York City where he attended Tisch School of the

WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES Arts and worked art directing sitcoms; including four years for “Spin City” staring Michael J. Fox. Since moving to Utah in 2000 design jobs have included 10 years for Stadium of Fire, many projects for BYU Broadcasting such as Studio C, as well as set designing for many Disney films that come to Utah. He has designed concerts for The Philadelphia Orchestra with Billy Joel and James Taylor, as well as concerts for the grand opening of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City and the opening of the new Eccles Theatre in Salt Lake City. Designs for locally produced TV Specials have included The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the 5 Browns, and Alex Boyé. His most recent design was for the North American premiere of Chariots of Fire for BYU. Mr. Ellis has also been an adjunct professor of Set Design for the University of Utah and Brigham Young University. Shrek is his 20th Set Design for the Tuacahn stage.

BRAD SHELTON (Resident Set Designer/ Special Projects Coordinator) In 2005 Brad was hired to help build scenery at

Tuacahn. Ever since that day it has been his dream to become the Resident Scenic Design for Tuacahn. Brad went on to get his BA in Theatre Arts from Weber State University and get his MFA in Theatre Arts from California State University at Fullerton. Brad also worked for a very popular mouse while living in California, where he designed, built, and maintained many new attractions and shows. His first design at Tuacahn was Big River in 2008, he has also designed Aida, Crazy For You, Hairspray, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Joseph…Dreamcoat, and Sister Act. Last year his dream came true, he was hired as Resident Set Designer and designed all 3 shows, Peter Pan, Tarzan and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Hunchback received the award for Best Set Design of a Musical (regional) from BroadwayWorld. com. This year he is designing Disney’s NEWSIES, Mamma Mia!, and Fairytale Christmas. Brad is always grateful to Tuacahn for letting him live his dream and especially humbled by the love from his beautiful wife and two kids.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR: THE PHANTOM RETURNS!

WITH THE ST. GEORGE DANCE COMPANY

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017. 7:30PM HANDEL’S “MESSIAH”

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WITH THE LIETOVOICES CHOIR & FEATURED SOLOISTS SPECIAL MATINEE PERFORMANCE:

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2017. 2:00PM

TRADITIONAL SUNDAY EVENING PERFORMANCE:

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017. 7:30PM

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JOSH WRIGHT PLAYS RACHMANINOFF 3RD PIANO CONCERTO FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018. 7:30PM SALUTE TO YOUTH SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2018. 7:30PM ROB GARDNER’S “LAMB OF GOD”

WITH THE LIETOVOICES CHOIR & FEATURED SOLOISTS

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018. 7:30PM

THE MASTERS: BEETHOVEN & BRAHMS FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018 7:30PM

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WES HAMBLIN (Technical Director) joined Tuacahn in 2006 and brings 18 years of scenery building experience with him, most notably 8 years on the TV series Touched by an Angel. After earning a BFA from USU his career has taken him from Alaska to Florida and New York to California. He is excited to settle in one place for a while and spend time with his family.

CRAIG ENGEL (Production Manager) Craig has been in Saint George for 25 years, but this is his first year with Tuacahn as a Production Manager. Craig was previously the Technical Director for Dixie State University and an audio mixer for the Tuacahn productions of Little Mermaid, Tarzan, Mulan, Putnam County Spelling Bee. Having worked in a variety of production aspects allows Craig to be versatile and knowledgeable for Tuacahn.

“What an awesome job I have. I get to be a part of producing Broadway plays in an incredible setting and stage. It doesn’t get any better than this”.

JANET SWENSON (Costume Design, Shrek) During her 44 years on faculty at Brigham Young University, Janet served as Department Associate Chair, Chair of Design & Technology and resident Costume Designer. While teaching, she designed costumes and makeup for over 250 productions. Professionally, Janet spent 15 years designing for Robert Redford’s Sundance Theatre, 19 seasons at the Tony Awardwinning Utah Shakespeare Festival and 6 summers at Tuacahn, designing Mary Poppins and last summer’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame which was named the Utah Outstanding Costume Design by Broadway World. Other professional credits include work at the PCPA, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and Skylight Opera Theatre. Professor Swenson is the recipient of many awards, including the prestigious Karl G. Maeser Award for Creativity. Her most challenging project was designing and supervising construction of over 2,500 costumes for Light of the World, which played to sold-out houses in the 21,000 seat SLC Conference Center throughout the 2002 Olympics.

WHO’S WHO BEHIND MARIA LENN (Costume Design and Cutter/Draper for Newsies) is excitved to join Tuacahn for the third season as part of the creative team. She previously worked as the Costume Supervisor for Tuacahn’s Peter Pan and Cutter/Draper for Tuacahn’s Hunchback of Notre Dame, When You Wish, and Sister Act. She has her MFA in Costume Design and Technology from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in Ohio after earning her BFA in the same field at the University of Evansville in Southern Indiana. Throughout her adventures, she has designed costumes for many exciting shows including Cendrillion, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Suessical the Musical, Romeo and Juliet, and Ah, Wilderness.

After this season at Tuacahn she will be joining The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey as their staff Draper. Maria has been captured by the beauty of Tuacahn and is ecstatic to be a part of the splendor for a third year.

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DOUGLAS H. BAKER (Costume Designer – Mamma Mia!) has designed costumes for The Scarlett Pimpernel, Mary Poppins, and Guys and Dolls. He has designed costumes for MMEC productions for cruise ship productions shows. Currently, he and his wife, Kay, travel with Norwegian Cruise lines as assistant costumers. Mr. Baker is Professor Emeritus from College of Southern Nevada. He taught at Southern Utah University when it was SUSC in the 80’s. An accomplished writer and director, doing both at The Utah Shakespeare festival for the greenshows throughout the 80’s, Mr. Baker has written Las Vegas Production shows. He has directed Parade, Inherit the wind, Carousel among many others. A 38-year member of Actor’s Equity he has played Sweeney Todd, Cevevantes in Man of La Mancha and many classical acting roles. He performed in Las Vegas, as Merlin in King Arthurs Tournament and Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur Hotel as well as other Las Vegas shows. He and his wife have for sons, Chad, Colby, Kellan and Max and their wonderful families.

JOSEPH L. EDDY (Shrek Lighting Designer) Joseph has been involved with Tuacahn from the early days of the original production of Utah! the Musical,

THE SCENES where that one tree made out of foam burned down on preview night, to that one production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” when the horses fell off the stage and into the audience (Luckily no one was seriously hurt, including the horses.)

Joseph has been lucky enough to return to Tuacahn nearly every year, and has always enjoyed lighting a place that is filled with such color and grandeur.

Joseph lives in Boulder City, Nevada now, and for the past 10 years Joseph’s day job has been to act as the head electrician and Lighting Director for the main showroom at the Flamingo in Las Vegas, and when he’s not doing that he freelances as a Lighting Designer and Programmer. For the past 9 years Joseph has been the Lighting Director for Donny and Marie Osmond in Las Vegas. Most recently he just completed a U.K. tour with Donny Osmond CORY PATTAK (Lighting Design, Newsies) NYC credits include Stalking the Bogeyman (New World Stages), Revolution in the Elbow…(Minetta Lane), Happy We’ll Be (Roseland), Handle with Care (Westside Downstairs), Skippyjon Jones (Theatreworks USA), Freddie Falls in Love (Pershing Square), This Side of Paradise (St. Clements), Unlocked, Nymph Errant, With Glee, The Blue Flower (Prospect Theatre.) Regional: Weston Playhouse, Old Globe, Portland Stage, Goodspeed, KC Rep, Maltz Jupiter, Cap Rep, Syracuse Stage, Indianapolis Opera, Bristol Riverside, Arkansas Rep, Northern Stage, Engeman Theatre and the National Tour of Flashdance. International: Letters to Santa Clause (Misi Producciones, Bogatá Colombia.) Associate/Assistant: Newsies, Peter and the Starcatcher, A Time to Kill, An Evening with Patti Lupone & Mandy Patinkin, The Story of My Life, Irena’s Vow (Broadway), Heathers (OffBway), Band Geeks, How to Succeed…

(Goodspeed), Daddy Long Legs (Off Bway/London), Lost in the Stars, Paint Your Wagon (Encores!), Host and creator of “in 1: the podcast,” featuring interviews with theatrical designers. www.corypattak.com NICK VAN HOUTEN (Lighting Designer – Mamma Mia!) is thrilled to be returning to Tuacahn, having previously lit last summer’s The Hunchback of Notre

WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES Dame. Nick is a lighting designer with Disney Parks Live Entertainment, and has just completed lighting the new Disney Junior Dance Party and Avengers Training Initiative at Disney California Adventure Park. Prior credits include Paint the Night Parade in Hong Kong and Anaheim, winner of both TEA and Brass Ring awards, amongst countless other seasonal projects and special events such as Mickey’s Halloween Party, The Walt Disney Legacy Awards, RunDisney Half Marathons, Season of the Force, and Disney Magical Holiday Lights. Other credits include Camp Rock and Seussical with the Norris Theatre, Shakespearience with Theatrical Education Group and Crazy for You at Candlelight Pavilion as well as multiple resident designs with the LA County HS for the Arts and the La Cañada Playhouse. Nick is a graduate of the nationally-ranked College of the Arts at Cal State Fullerton.

JULIE FARRIN (Sound Design) is honored to be designing Shrek, Newsies and Mamma Mia! here at Tuacahn with this amazing team, cast and crew! It is truly spectacular to work here! Julie recently designed Man Of La Mancha and West Side Story with McCoy Rigby

Entertainment, Tommy with Chapman University, Once On This Island with 3D Theatricals, Peter Pan and Beauty And The Beast with Encore Entertainment and two tours of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer that toured the USA. Ms. Ferrin is president of Sound Advice LLC, a sound design, engineering and rental company.

Please visit www.soundadvicedesigns. com for more information and follow us on Facebook at Sound Advice LLC. Julie is a proud member of USA 829 and IATSE Local 504. Thank you for supporting the arts and enjoy show!

MICHAEL A. KING (Hair & Makeup Design) Based out of NYC. Has toured previously with Matilda, Cabaret, Andrew Llyod Webber’s Wizard Of Oz, Warhorse, Kinky Boots, Disney’s Beauty and The Beast and Shrek. Designed Hair and Makeup for North Shore Music Theatre and New Reportory in Boston, MA. ANNIE HARDT (Wig Supervisor/Wig and Makeup Designer for Newsies, Mamma Mia!) is thrilled to be back for her third season at Tuacahn and is honored to be designing this year. Last year, Annie designed the wigs and makeup for Odyssey Dance Theatre’s production of Thriller and in between seasons

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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES at Tuacahn, she worked at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, FL as their Wig Supervisor. She earned a BA in Theatre Arts from Minnesota State University Moorhead where she discovered her love for theatrical wig and makeup design. A huge thank you to her mother and Ryan for their never ending support and love.

CYNTHIA KLUMPP (Scenic Charge Artist) has had the privilege to work at Tuacahn since 2007, first as an actor then in 2015 she transitioned into the position of Charge Artist. She currently works at various theaters throughout Utah.

She also serves as the Scenic Charge Artist at Centerpoint Legacy Theatre in Centerville where she has painted over 28 shows. TUACAHN: Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tarzan, When You Wish, Beauty & The Beast, Peter Pan, and Sister Act. JEN SCHULER (Props Master) is delighted to be working her first season at Tuacahn Center for the Arts. She is a graduate of the University of California Santa Cruz, where she received her M.A. in directing and design. She works

as a Props Master, Director, and Artist both locally and regionally at theaters all over the country, previous theaters where she has acted as Props Master and Artisan are: Sacramento California’s Music Circus and B. Street Theater, Santa Cruz California’s Shakespeare Santa Cruz and The Jewel Theater and Naples Florida’s Gulfshore Playhouse. Portfolio at jenschuler.wixsite.com/jenschuler MONICA DICKHENS* (Production Stage Manager: Newsies) Previous Tuacahn shows include Peter Pan/South Pacific-2006, Les Mis/Big River/Sound of Music-2008, Annie/ Footloose/Aida-2009, Tarzan/Cats/Crazy forYou-2010, Little Mermaid/Grease-2011, Peter Pan-2017.

National tours: Sister Act, American Idiot, Legally Blonde, The Color Purple, Camelot (Lou Diamond Phillips), Peter Pan (Cathy Rigby), Jesus Christ Superstar (Carl Anderson). Regional: MUNY, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, McCoyRigby Entertainment, Deaf West, Stages St. Louis. So very happy to be returning to one of her favorite theatres in the Nation - Tuacahn! Proud member AEA.

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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES A.J. SULLIVAN* (Production Stage Manager: Shrek/ SM: Newsies, Mamma Mia!) is thrilled to return for his 7th season at Tuacahn Center for the Arts where he has been the Production Stage Manager for the world premiere of Disney’s When You Wish, Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2014), Disney’s Mary Poppins, the pre-Broadway run of Disney’s Aladdin and last year’s critically acclaimed The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Broadway: Legally Blonde, Annie, The Wizard of Oz w/Mickey Rooney and Eartha Kitt. 11 seasons with The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes. Favorites: Crazy For You, Evita, Brigadoon, Singing In The Rain, Henry IV, Anne Frank, and many others! Many thanks to Kevin, Kevin, Scott and Ryan.

For Jordan, Hudson and, always, Shari.

HOLLEY HOUSEWRIGHT* (Stage Manager: Shrek, Newsies, Production Stage Manager: Mamma Mia!) is thrilled to be returning to Tuacahn for her sixth season. Some favorite regional credits include The Full Monty, Revolutions, Keep on the Sunny Side, and Of Mice and Men. She would like to thank Larson and Josh for the constant reminder.

JESSICA BROWNING* (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be joining Tuacahn for her first year doing musicals in the desert! Regional credits include Chasing Rainbows (Goodspeed Musicals), Mamma Mia!, The Music Man, The Wizard of Oz, Oklahoma!, Into the Woods, and Grease (The MUNY), The Comedy of Errors and Pippin (Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre).

This past May, Jessica received her BFA in Theatre Design and Production from the University of Michigan – Go Blue! Thanks to Mom and Dad for your constant love and support, and to Elle Smith for being such a cool best friend.

VANESSA TABOURNE (Production Assistant) is thrilled to work at Tuacahn for the first time this year! She has done The Royale and Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Vanessa has also Stage Managed Joseph and

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the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Monty Python’s Spamalot at Thunder Bay Theatre in Alpena, Michigan.

Currently, she is pursing a BFA in Stage Management at Webster University.

Other credits include Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and Webster University Conservatory Productions.

KARIN EDWARDS (Company Manager) is thrilled to be here at Tuacahn as Team Mom (Company Manager). She has never been on this side of the desk before but has worked at many theatres and on National and International tours as part of the support team for her acting family; Costumes, Lights, House Management, Child Stage Management, Merchandise, etc. Karin spent 2015-16 on the road with the National and International tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast with her son Kadence. Previous shows here at Tuacahn include Disney’s Tarzan, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Disney’s Aladdin, Joseph…Dreamcoat, The Wizard of Oz, Hairspray, and Grease.

Karin has also managed a production company that produced all the live events for the children’s television show LazyTown. Her favorite job of all is mom to her baby ogre.

KIMBERLEE DAVIS (Animal Trainer/ Handler) absolutely loves working at Tuacahn. A Southern Utah University graduate and Southern Utah native, she loves to be able to live and work in the area she loves so much. She has guided her animal team through many productions, including Aladdin, Cinderella, My Fair Lady, Big River, Les Misérables, Footloose, Grease and many more. She thanks her family for their support and her animal and people team for their hard work.

WOJCIK | SEAY CASTING (New York Casting) is the partnership of Scott Wojcik & Gayle Seay. Along with Holly Buczek they cast all mediums. Tours: Motown, Vocalosity, Flashdance, Dreamgirls, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Jekyll & Hyde (National & Korean), Continued on page 64

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Joseph….Dreamcoat, Oklahoma! and A Chorus Line. Off Broadway includes: Othello: The Remix, Church & State, Tennessee Williams’ The Two Character Play, Triassic Parq, Handle With Care, 666 and more! Regional: In addition to working with Tuacahn for the past 5 seasons, W|S casting also casts multiple seasons/ shows for Riverside TheatreFL, Arvada Center - CO, The Engeman Theatre - NY, Theatre Raleigh-NC, Stages St Louis-MO and Theatre AspenCO. Pilots: “Upstate” & “Stand-In”, Films: “Best Man In The Dark” “Tommy Battles The Silver Sea Dragon“ and “My Prologue”, Web series: “The Fuzz”.

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producer, and Chief Executive Officer.

He received his undergraduate from Brigham Young University with a B.A. in Sociology and minor in Business Management, and received a Master of Education degree from Southern Utah University. Kevin has produced or coproduced more than 40 musicals at Tuacahn, and oversees all facets of Tuacahn operations and programs. Kevin was instrumental in the creation of Utah’s first public charter high school, Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts, which opened its doors in 1999. Kevin lives in Ivins with his wonderful wife, Rebecca, and their children.

KEVIN M. SMITH (CEO/Executive Producer) has been with Tuacahn for more than fifteen years, serving in various capacities including marketing associate, company manager, production manager, development associate,

KEVIN E. WARNICK (Chief Financial Officer) has been associated with Tuacahn since the inaugural 1995 season. Initially hired as a sound designer and engineer, Kevin began producing at Tuacahn in 1999–managing the creation and implementation of the various technical aspects of the theatre’s theatrical productions. Through the years, Kevin

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More recently, he assumed his current role as Chief Financial Officer. Kevin received his degree from Brigham Young University and enjoys applying his varied educational and professional background in helping Tuacahn fulfill its mission here among the red rocks of Southern Utah.

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DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE (Original Author, Shrek) is a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, screenwriter, lyricist and librettist. His most recent play, Ripcord, opens this fall at Manhattan Theatre Club. His previous play Good People premiered on Broadway, was awarded the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, The Horton Foote Prize, The Edgerton Foundation New American Play Award, and two Tony nominations.

His play Rabbit Hole received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, five Tony nominations, and the Spirit of America Award. David also wrote the book and lyrics for Shrek the Musical, which was nominated for eight Tonys, four Oliviers, a Grammy, and earned David the Ed Kleban Award as America’s most promising musical theatre lyricist. David’s other plays include Fuddy Meers, Kimberly Akimbo, Wonder of the World and A Devil Inside, among others. In addition to his work in theatre, David’s screen credits include his film adaptation of Rabbit Hole, Dreamworks’ Rise of the Guardians, and the upcoming Family Fang, starring Nicole Kidman, Christopher Walken and Jason Bateman.

JASON MOORE (Original Director, Shrek). Broadway: Avenue Q, Steel Magnolias. Carnegie Hall: Jerry Springer: The Opera. Off-Broadway: Speech and Debate (Roundabout), Avenue Q (the Vineyard), Guardians (the Culture Project), The Crumple Zone.

Associate directing: Les Misérables (Broadway, national tour), Ragtime (Vancouver). Writer: The Floatplane Notebooks (Charlotte Repertory Theatre). TV directing: episodes of www.tuacahn.org

Dawson s Creek, Everwood, One Tree Hill and Brothers and Sisters. Jason has a BS in performance studies from Northwestern University.

ROB ASHFORD (Original Director, Shrek) won the 2012 Olivier Award for his production of Anna Christie at London’s Donmar Warehouse. Rob most recently directed the Broadway revival of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, and Macbeth at New York’s Park Avenue Armory and The Manchester International Festival. Rob received his 8th Tony Nomination for his work on the Broadway revival of Evita, and received the Tony Award for his work on the Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. Other Broadway credits include How To Succeed In Business, Promises, Promises, Shrek, John Water’s Cry Baby, Curtains, and Wedding Singer.

In London, Rob also directed the highly acclaimed Olivier Award winning revivals of A Streetcar Named and Parade at The Donmar Warehouse. Rob did the choreography and staging for last year’s Academy Awards, he has also choreographed the opening number for The Tony Awards for the past 4 years. He choreographed the film Beyond The Sea and Disney’s Production Cinderella. Rob directed and choreographed NBC’s The Sound Of Music Live!, directed The Barber Of Seville at Chicago Lyric Opera. Rob is an Associate Director at The Old Vic Theatre. He also serves on the Executive Board of The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers and is a Trustee of The Joyce Theatre in New York City.

ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society.

Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions.

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NEWSIES DIRECTOR NOTES I don’t think a lot of audience members know what a Director/Choreographer actually does (that’s a good thing - I believe if you are aware of the direction of a play or musical there’s a good chance it’s not good direction). So let’s assume you are reading this in between bites of a cinnamon churro or some frozen lemonade, looking for some theatrical enlightenment. A director reads the play or musical and decides how the action on the stage is going to occur, what parts of the story are most important to convey and how to best convey them. Basically, the director ultimately guides, or directs, the actors, musicians, and designers towards his or her vision about how the show will look, feel and manifest. For instance, an actor might say a line of dialogue with a lot of anger and frustration. The director might feel that the line will land better with the audience if it’s said in a slightly different manner, and will help guide the actor that way.

The monstrously beautiful set in front of you, designed by Brad Shelton, is the result of Brad and I sitting together last fall, discussing what we wanted you to feel while you watch the show as well as what the story and my choreography requires. Hopefully, you are feeling a sense of the massive size of New York City, and when our actors tell our story, you will, maybe, see a small group of young individuals trying to fight against a larger power. (Hint: that is what we are going for, but you might see something else as well. That’s cool, too!) Thus the set acts as a metaphor as well as practical scenic device. These are just two of many examples of how directors work.

A choreographer is in charge of the actual movement of the piece, including the dancing. If someone does a physical movement to music, the choreographer, in most cases, directed them to do it. Now, if the Director/Choreographer has a Cracker Jack team around him (as I definitely do) the work elevates to an even better level than he or she could have ever been able to accomplish on his or her own.

I am the beneficiary of an incredibly talented, dedicated and smart cast: my awesome Production Stage Manager, Monica Dickhens; fantastic designers - Brad Shelton on Scenic Design, Cory Pattak on Lighting Design, Maria Lenn on Costume Design, Julie Ferrin on Sound Design, Jen Schuler on Props, D. Alexander Rovang on Music Direction; my irreplaceable Associate Choreographer, Ashley Marinelli; plus, the countless other people who help support and facilitate the process. The product you are about to see has been creatively influenced by all of us, not just me, and I’m incredibly proud and honored to be working with all of them.

The story of the Newsies strike of 1899 is important, and we have all been tasked with bringing it to life with truth, joy and humor. I hope you enjoy 1.) the show, 2.) this short theatre 101 lesson, and 3.) your cinnamon churro. Thank you for coming to Tuacahn!

Jeffry Denman Director/Choreographer, Newsies

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MAMMA MIA! DIRECTOR NOTES When I was first asked to Direct and Choreograph Mamma Mia! for this season at Tuacahn, I was a little hesitant because I didn’t know very much about the show. I had seen it once in Las Vegas years ago and didn’t have a strong feeling about it one way or another. But after looking at numerous versions of the show online - Broadway, Brazilian, Argentine, German, and even Russian versions - all with the exact same staging and choreography - I thought - okay - I can do something with this! Utilizing my years of experience with the magical Tuacahn stage - I realized here was a wonderful opportunity to imagine the show in a fresh new way - utilizing the bells and whistles that can only be categorized as the “Tuacahn!” experience.

The second thing I realized is how catchy and wonderful all the ABBA songs were - (I was more of a Beatles fan in those days!) - But there’s not a bad tune in the whole show! Each song is cleverly woven into a script that touches the heart and has real emotions on display: A young girl’s desire to know who her father is - and to somehow fill that gaping hole in her past as she steps towards the next phase of her life marriage! Truly a bitter sweet story that is carried on the wings of an amazing score - all the ingredients needed for a great musical - which Mamma Mia! really is!

As I’ve worked on preparations for the show - Sophie’s journey has hit home in so many ways. I just recently had two of my daughters married within three weeks of each other (couldn’t get them to wear the same dress!) and had the heartbreaking and tender opportunity to walk down the aisle and give them away. They are your little girls… and you’re so proud of them and wish them all the happiness! So in the end - Mamma Mia! is about Family - and how important is to know who you are and where you come from - a universal theme that resonates with all of us! Enjoy!

Derryl Yeager Director/Choreographer, Mamma Mia!

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PRODUCTION CREDITS TUACAHN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Broadway in the Canyon 2017 Shrek The Musical Disney’s Newsies Mamma Mia! ADMINISTRATION Chairman of the Board.......................Jonathan O. Hafen Guild Chair.......................................................... Lisa Holm Chief Executive Officer............................. Kevin M. Smith Artistic Director....................................Scott S. Anderson Chief Financial Officer........................... Kevin E. Warnick Director - Auxiliary Services, HR/PR........ Joseph Smith Marketing Director................................... Stephanie Finck Marketing Manager........................................... Matt Porter Marketing Intern............................................Allison Hadley Development Officer, Marketing/Events Manager.........

Weston Goggins Associate Artistic Producer..........................Ryan Norton Company Manager..................................... Karin Edwards Production Manager........................................ Craig Engel Company/Production Intern..........................Mikell Smith Child Wrangler.....................................................Zoe Baird Accounting.......................................................... Tina Wilde Payroll Administrator......................................Siera Carroll IT Manager..................................................... Craig Maxwell IT Business Analyst................................Tammy Sizemore FRONT OF HOUSE Head House Manager...............................Shannon Smith House Managers..................................... Tonya Horlacher, Nicole Richins, Syd Snow, Laurie Wilson STAGE MANAGEMENT Production Stage Managers.............Monica Dickhens*, A.J. Sullivan* Stage Manager................................. Holley Housewright* Assistant Stage Manager................... Jessica Browning* Production Assistant........................... Vanessa Tabourne ARTISTIC STAFF Directors.................. Jeffry Denman, Scott S. Anderson, Derryl Yeager Choreographers..........................................Jeffry Denman, Mara Newbery Greer, Derryl Yeager Music Supervisor............................ D. Alexander Rovang Musical Directors...............................Bryson Baumgartel, Michael Hopewell, D. Alexander Rovang Scenic Designers......................Brad Shelton, Doug Ellis Sound Designer................................................. Julie Ferrin Lighting Designers............ Joseph L. Eddy, Cory Pattak, Nick Van Houten

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Costume Designers................. Doug Baker, Maria Lenn, Janet Swenson Assistant Costume Designers......... Mallory Blakemore, Mary Bosen Makeup & Hair Designers.......... Annie Hardt (Newsies/ Mamma Mia), Michael A. King (Shrek) Projection Design.............................................. Jon Infante Associate Choreographers........ Michael Greer (Shrek), Ashley Marinelli (Newsies) Dialect Coach........................................... Adrianne Moore Casting Directors...................................Scott Wojcik, Gayle Seay PRODUCTION STAFF Costumes Costume Shop Coordinator..............................Jana Stott Costume Shop Manager............................ Wilma Mickler Drapers.......................................Maria Lenn, Marla Speer, Erin West, Christopher Larson First Hand...............................................Danielle DeVeaux, Jane Gessel Holdsworth Stitchers........... Rachel Allison, Kay Baker, Erica Butler, Margaret Caster, Christina Cramer, Margie Fowler, Marina Hunsaker, Martha Kenzie, Debra Spencer Milliner....................................................................Jana Stott Specialty Crafts......................................... Valerie Sullivan, Dawna Kenworthy, Brooke Arthur Wardrobe Supervisor..................................... Lisha Michel Dressers.............................Scott Zaborski, Kathryn Tech, Christhian Roa, Heather Johnson, Rachel Allison, Rebekah Dompier, Marina Hunsaker, Twila Johnson Wig Supervisor.................................................Annie Hardt Wig/Makeup Crew..........Whitney Souba, Jocie Bundy, Amber Rolfe, Anastasia Dischar, Gisleda Ayala Shopper................................................. Mallory Blakemore Laundry Technician....................................Debra Spencer Scenic Technical Director.................................... Wesley Hamblin Assistant Technical Director...................Truxton Moulton Shop Foreman................................................. Troy McGee Master Carpenter/Welder.........................Hyrum Barlow, Kenny Tuttle Carpenter/Welder...................................Conner Newman Jr. Carpenters/Welders........................... Taylor Schroath, Raddon Boon, Frank Bryant, Joshua Mathis, Benjamin Potter, Joshua Scott, Megan Knight Scenic Coordinator.......................................Brad Shelton Scenic Charge Artist................................Cynthia Klumpp Scenic Artists..................Allie Barsonswki, Russ Saxton Base Painter................................................. Marissa Olsen

PRODUCTION CREDITS Pyrotechnics Technician.............................Hyrum Barlow Pyro Swings.............. Truxton Moulton, Wesley Hamblin Head Carpenter...............................................Kenny Tuttle Assistant Head Carpenters.........................Frank Bryant, Raddon Boon, Taylor Schroath Run Crew............. Brittany Besquette, Timothy Russell, Drew Lamb, Tyler Young, Ahmad Cadet, Spencer Schroath, Addie Lewis, Hunter Bequette, Jeremy Mock, Matt Degal, Logan Snyder, Scott Kozlowski’vought Swing............................ Kenney Estrada, Sam Sorenson, Properties Properties Coordinator.................................Brad Shelton Prop Master........................................................Jen Schuler Assistant Prop Master................................Alexa Hamblin Properties Intern...........................................Mitchell Snow Dragon Puppet............... Nat Reed Gnatworks Creative Lighting Master Electrician..................................... Lynnette Probst Asst. M. Electrician ......................................... Kyle McCoy ETC Programmer/Operator................. Kimberly Jackson Deck Electrician...........................................Hyrum Barlow Electricians..................... Kelly Wideman, Haylee Brann, Hanna Shrout, Austin Burns, Jesse Cox, Adam Manning Lighting Maintenance........Dow Lewis, Lance Sizemore Sound, Music, Film Audio Engineer.................................................. Ryan Luttio 2nd Audio Engineer.................................... Chase Nichter 3rd Audio Engineer........................................Kyle Jamison Projection/Video/Stage Automation..... Jeffrey Manning Orchestra Conductors......................Bryson Baumgartel, Michael Hopewell, D. Alexander Rovang Animals Animal Trainer & Handler........................ Kimberlee Davis Assistant Animal Trainer & Handler............... Saige Judd Animal Technicians...................Saige Judd, Alice Watts, Katie Gardiner, Aria Hewlet

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FACILITIES Maintenance & Grounds Facilities Manager....................................Kevin Lounsbury Maintenance...............................................L. Scott Larsen, Moses Nio, Hunter Moon Custodial Arts Manager........................... Jody Lounsbury Custodial Staff..............Kinley Lounsbury, Cesar Lopez, Rosie Lopez, Stephanie Olstead Box Office Manager......................................................... Lisa Knowlton Night Managers.............. Heather Carroll, Margi Corona Assistant Manager/Group Sales....... Mandi Rae Coder Gift Gallery and Saturday Market Manager......................................................... Chris Graham Assistant Manager........................................... Mary Joines Tuacahn ShowCare Manager........................................................Julie Chapman ShowCare Assistant Director..................Marie Oliphant Playbill Publisher.............................................Mills Publishing, Inc. Communications Full Service Advertising Agency................................Relic *Indicates a member of Actors Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States

Tuacahn is a proud supporter of THE ACTORS FUND www.ActorsFund.org

This 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.

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HOUSE ETIQUETTE | GUEST INFORMATION CAMERAS AND RECORDING DEVICES Federal copyright laws prohibit the use of cameras and recording devices during a show. Violators may be asked to leave the theatre without a refund and may be subject to copyright infringement actions.

Cameras may be used on the plaza level before and after the show.

Tuacahn. Any usher can help you locate a house manager if you need assistance or help with any situation.

THE L. DOUGLAS AND MARIAN B. SMOOT GIFT GALLERY is located on the Plaza and provides guests with an outstanding collection of jewelry, unique gifts, t-shirts, music and videos, a large selection of postcards and more! Open year round with extended hours on performance nights. It is staffed with helpful and friendly people.

adjacent to the Amphitheatre.

EMERGENCY In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit and follow instructions given by staff and ushers.

FIRST AID CENTER CELLULAR PHONES Contact an usher or house manager in Please turn off all cell phones and other case of an emergency. electronic devices. Texting is distracting to guests sitting near you and is not allowed. LATE ARRIVALS OR PATRONS RETURNING DURING THE SHOW CHILDREN You will be seated at an appropriate break Children under the age of 3 are not in the performance. permitted into the amphitheatre. All PRE-SHOW DINNERS guests age 3 and above must have their Delicious themed pre-show dinners are own ticket. Tuacahn provides Tuacahn ShowCare, an on-site child care service for served nightly during the theatre season children from infancy through 7 years old. starting two hours before show time.

Reservations are recommended. Contact RETURNING TO THE AMPHITHEATRE? the box office for reservations and details.

Hold on to your ticket to scan as you exit INCLEMENT WEATHER and re-enter the amphitheatre.

Weather related cancellations are TICKET INFO extremely rare. Many performances will Ticket Pricing is based on demand and continue in the rain. A production is never can be changed daily. Prices are only cancelled in advance. Should there be guaranteed at the time the order is a cancellation, listen for the information processed. For best seating and prices, provided in the live announcements. A order your tickets early. copy of Tuacahn’s Inclement Weather and CONCESSIONS Ticket Exchange Policies are available Tuacahn Concessions offers a variety online at tuacahn.org. Please call the of delicious foods and drinks, including Tuacahn Box Office with any questions. regular and speciality popcorn, hot dogs, RESTROOMS ice cream, soft drinks and much more.

Restrooms are located on the Plaza

HOUSE MANAGERS Our house managers are in the amphitheatre for your safety and to ensure our guests have a pleasant stay while at

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The restaurants advertising in the playbill invite you to join them for a unique southern Utah dining experience. Please support these business and let them know where you saw their ad.

ANASAZI STEAKHOUSE Just minutes from Tuacahn! A unique dining experience in every sense of the word, we are celebrating a decade of great dining with our Tuacahn patrons.

Fondue appetizers and desserts along with hot rock cooking can be enjoyed in a casual setting. It will be our pleasure to delight you with the tastiest of cuisine, along with our utmost attentive service. The best steaks in the Southwest grilled to perfection by our chefs, or cooked on a hot rock right at your table. Ask you waiter about our “Select Seasonal Cuts”. We also offer a great selection of wines, beers, cocktails, martini’s, and single malt scotch to accompany your meal.

Come in and excite your senses and make it a truly memorable night. Open Sunday - Thursday 5pm - 9pm, Friday & Saturday 4pm - 9:30pm. Reservations

Prime Rib Dinner

Fri-Sat After 5PM 10 oz-$16.99 16 oz-$18.99 Slow Roasted Carved To Order Served with Soup or Salad & 2 Sides

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encouraged, call 435-674-0095.

Located at 1234 West Sunset Blvd. St. George. www.anasazisteakhouse.com BENJA THAI & SUSHI Located in Ancestor Square, Benja Thai & Sushi Restaurant is one of St. George’s distinctive dining experiences.

We use the freshest Thai herbs, making our entrees full of aroma, delicious and healthy. Our food is full of exotic contrasts and flavors, and each meal is prepared to order. Our sushi is “edible art”, made from the highest quality fish and seafood. We hope you feel comfortable and invited in our casual Thai atmosphere. Please join us for lunch or dinner Monday - Saturday 11:30am - 10pm in Ancestor Square, 2 W St. George Blvd. #12, St. George 435-628-9538

Tuacahn Guests call ahead for Priority Reservations Wine and Beer Available

Open Daily 6 AM–11 PM 1245 S. Main St., St. George (Just off I-15 Bluff exit)

435-656-BEAR (2327)

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OUT ON THE TOWN GUIDE BENJA’S THAI GARDEN Located just south of Red Cliffs Mall.

Join us at Benja Thai Garden restaurant, serving the same delectable flavors and exotic tastes of the orient Benja Thai is famous for! You’ll find our food and atmosphere nourishing for heart and soul. Book our banquet room for your next celebration or meeting, seats up to 80. Please join us Monday - Saturday 11am - 10pm, and Sunday 5pm - 9pm.

435 North 1680 East # 14, St. George, 435-251-9301 BLACK BEAR DINER You’ll feel right at home dining in our mountain cabin décor restaurant nestled amongst the beautiful Red Rocks of Southern Utah. Black Bear is home-style comfort food at its best, from the fresh baked fruit cobblers, and cream pies, to our mouth-watering 50-year-old recipe for meat loaf or our delectable chicken pot pie, both baked daily like your grandmother would make it. Our chef starts roasting prime rib hours before you start getting hungry, and there’s a

fantastic Idaho trout by request only.

Voted Best of State 6 years in a row, Black Bear Diner has a fun atmosphere with favorite tunes being played all day from the jukebox. Come comfortable and relax! The kids will love the carved bears and the free ice cream sundaes served with each kid’s meal after 11 am. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 6am – 11pm daily. Wine and Beer available! Just of the I-15 at Bluff Street.

Give us a call to let us know you are coming and we will get a table ready for you. 1245 S. Main Street, St. George.

435-656-BEAR (2327).

BOULEVARD DINER Relax and take a break from the “hurry-up and eat” world. The “Boulevard Diner” offers our famous 1/4lb hamburger with our homemade bun, or a large selection of made to order deli sandwiches with fresh homemade buns, soups, salads, and tasty “daily specials”. Open 11am to 5pm Monday thru Saturday – located inside Boulevard Home Furnishings 390 N. Mall Drive, St. George, UT

“A Dining Experience That is Truly Out of the Ordinary.”

Just minutes from Tuacahn!

COUPON ST EA K H O U S E & G A LLE RY Open Sun. - Thurs. 5 - 9pm, Fri. & Sat. 4 - 9:30pm 1234 West Sunset Blvd. • St. George 435-674-0095 www.anasazisteakhouse.com

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15% off an entree with purchase of a drink Coupon valid for your whole party!

Exp. 10/31/17 5/8/17 11:31 AM

OUT ON THE TOWN GUIDE 84790. Find us on the web at www. boulevardhome.com, check us out on Facebook or just give us a call at 435-986-3100.

CHUCK-A-RAMA Where the choice is yours, you can help yourself to St. George’s finest selection of fresh homemade salads, entrees, and desserts, all included in one low price. Located near The Outlets at Zion.

Open daily - Monday thru Saturday, lunch 11am-4pm, dinner 4pm – 9pm.

Saturday, breakfast 8am - 10:30am, lunch 11am - 4pm, dinner 4pm - 9pm.

Sunday, breakfast 8am - 10:30am, dinner 11am - 8pm.

GEORGE’S CORNER RESTAURANT & PUB Head over to historic downtown St. George for great American food At George’s! Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7am - midnight seven days a week. Following in the footsteps of the Big Hand Café that stood on this same

spot from 1930 – 1963, George’s is the favorite gathering place for St. George residences and visitors alike.

Promising “Especially Good Food”, you will be delighted with the menu and ambiance at George’s Corner in Ancestor Square. Located on the corner of St. George Boulevard and Main, St. George. 435-216-7311, Check our live entertainment schedule at www.stgeorgecafe.com.

MYSTERY ESCAPE ROOM ST. GEORGE Southern Utah’s first live escape room entertainment venue! Search for clues, solve puzzles and escape the room... if you can! They are located downtown at the historic Sheriff Hardy house in Ancestor Square, which is conveniently situated near some of the best restaurants in St. George! Create a brunch, lunch, or dining package either before or after your group attempts an escape! The activity requires at least 60 minutes and reservations are

ANCESTOR SQUARE FIND CLUES, SOLVE PUZZLES, ESCAPE THE ROOM...

IF YOU CAN! Open Monday-Saturday 9:30am – 9:30pm

46 W St. George Blvd in Ancestor Square (Sheriff Hardy Home)

Book Online at mysteryescaperoom.com or call 435-237-8470

15% off

Evenings only, with this coupon Not valid with any other offer TUACAHN15STG

SATURDAYS 8AM - NOON May 9th - October 31st

L OCALLY GROWN PRODUCE A R TS & C R AF TS | L IVE M USI C C OFFEE & F RESH P ASTRIES

435-632-3721 | FarmersMarketDowntown.com

St. George Blvd. & Main Street

OUT ON THE TOWN GUIDE recommended. Monday – Saturday 9:30am-9:30pm. 435-237-8470. mysteryescaperoom.com.

PIZZA/PASTA FACTORY All St. George Pizza Factory locations use the best cheeses, meats, and veggies to custom-build a pizza to your PAINTED PONY RESTAURANT specifications. If you love flavors that Voted “Best Dining” in Southern Utah. sizzle together, order a PF Specialty The Painted Pony is an exciting, unique pizza, combinations with exciting sauces restaurant serving innovative cuisine and delicious crusts. Our bread twists with regional specialties in an artistic, are legendary. The freshest, fussed contemporary environment. Casual fine over salad bar in Southern Utah, house dining indoors or on the Patio. With an made soups, unique sandwiches, and extensive wine list, generous portions calzones are other tempting options. attentive service and reasonable prices Dine in, take-out or Delivery available you’ll be sure to return to “The Pony” at Pizza Factory (downtown) 435-628anytime you are in St. George. Open 7 1234, Pizza Factory Express (westside) days a week: Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30am 435-634-1234 and Pizza Factory– 4pm & Dinner 4pm Daily. Winner of Pineview (eastside) 435-688-2656. the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Southern Utah’s best pasta, freshest & DiRoNA Distinguished Restaurants of salads and soups are found at the Pasta North America. Located in St. George Factory in Ancestor Square 435-674at the Tower at Ancestor Square, 2 W. 3753. Custom-build your own Pasta St. George Blvd., St. George. 435-634- meals by choosing from a variety of 1700, www.painted-pony.com noodles, sauces, and savory toppings, or enjoy one of our amazing entrees.

Climate controlled patio dining and banquet room available.

Sample the Best of Southeast Asia

Right here in St. George!

Ancestor Square 2 W. St. GeorGe Blvd. #12 St. GeorGe, Ut | 435.628.9538 Red Cliffs-East Ridge Plaza 435 N. 1680 e. #14 St. GeorGe, Ut | 435.251.9301 Open 7 days a week Call for exact hours Utah State Liquor Licensee

www.BenjaThai.com

For your next meeting or celebration book one of our banquet rooms Seats up to 80 in the north room or 40 in the south room

Casual Fine Dining | Contemporary American

G EO R G

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COR NE R

Restaurant

& Pub Great American Food BREAKFAST | LUNCH | DINNER Open 7 Days a Week | 7am - 12am

435.216.7311

www.

GeorgesCornerRestaurant.com

On the corner of St. George Blvd. & Main

“Best Breakfast in Town”

Patio Dining "Best Restaurant..."

OPEN 7 Days a Week TOWER BUILDING AT ANCESTOR SQUARE ST. GEORGE BLVD. & MAIN STREET

(435) 634.1700

www.painted-pony.com

Casual Fine Dining | Contemporary American

OUT ON THE TOWN GUIDE THE SHOPPES AT ZION While shopping at The Shoppes at Zion visit Mongolian BBQ, Outback Steakhouse, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Starbuck’s, Smashburger’s, and Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop. 250 North Red Cliff Drive, St. George.

SNOW CANYON CAFÉ NEW this season from Padre Canyon Foods–Snow Canyon Café serves fast, fresh meals, light fare, snacks and desserts year-round at the beautiful Tuacahn Center for the Arts. Also offering pre-show dinners for Tuacahn Broadway shows, by reservation at tuacahn.org. Open M-F 11am-8pm & Saturdays 9am-8pm. 435.261.3575 Snowcanyoncafe.com XETAVA GARDENS CAFE Located in Kayenta’s Coyote Gulch Art Village at 815 Coyote Gulch Court,

Ivins. Surrounded by beautiful red cliffs and desert gardens, Xetava is the perfect place to relax and share an evening under the stars. Our menu promises all the delights of fine dining with an atmosphere that nourishes the soul. We also offer delicious coffees and espresso, breakfast and lunch, and a full wine and beer list. This is Xetava Gardens Café, where taste experiences are rivaled only by visual sensations.

Breakfast & lunch served daily from 9am - 5pm, dinner Friday and Saturday 5pm - 8pm. Dinner reservations recommended: 435-656-0165. www.xetava.com

Please support these business and let them know where you saw their ad.

Still St . George’s Favorite Pizza and Pasta Pizza Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 628-1234 St. George Blvd. & Main

Pizza Factory Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634-1234 1930 W. Sunset Blvd.

Pasta Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 674-3753 St. George Blvd. & Main

Pizza Factory Pineview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 688-2656 2376 E. Red Cliffs Dr.

5 off

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10 off

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5/4/17 1:40 PM

TUACAHN ACTORS’ EQUITY FUND The Tuacahn Actors’ Equity Fund, established by L. Douglas and Marian B. Smoot in 2008, provides funds to assist Tuacahn in its effort to hire the most talented professional actors in lead roles for Tuacahn’s Broadway productions.

Eleven lead actors have been supported with this fund since it was established.

Help Us Support Our Premiere Actors PLATINUM - ($50,000+) GOLD - ($25,000+) SILVER - ($10,000+) BRONZE - ($5,000+) COPPER - ($1,000+) Donors ($1,000+) to this fund are listed in this program

Visit TUACAHN.ORG/EF or call (435) 652-3305 and Donate Today!

Mindy Robbins and Jesse Swimm

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