JERSEY BOYS Program - 2023

JUNE 23 - JULY 8, 2023

BOOK BY MARSHALL BRICKMAN & RICK ELICE

MUSIC BY BOB GAUDIO | LYRICS BY BOB CREWE

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BPASS ACKSTAGE

Sunday, July 2

Immediately following the matinee performance (approx. 4:30PM)

Mountain Theatre Company audiences are invited to attend a post-show talk-back with the cast and creative team This informal question-and-answer session will be held immediately after the performance in the theater

Backstage Pass sessions usually last 20 - 30 minutes

Audience members from all performances of JERSEY BOYS are welcome to attend.

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PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

Mountain Theatre Company is thrilled to welcome you to our 85th season presenting live theatre in Highlands, NC! On behalf of our dedicated Board of Directors and committed staff, I’d like to express our gratitude for your continued support. Thank you for being here to help us celebrate our Sapphire Anniversary. As we celebrate our legacy as one of the oldest continually operating theatre companies in the country, we also look forward to the incredible opportunities on the horizon.

We are overwhelmingly excited to open our 2023 season as the resident professional theatre company in this beautiful new theater at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. This move will allow us to grow and improve our productions, our staff, and our organization in all sorts of exciting new ways. You can rest assured that we are bringing every ounce of the legacy we built at The Highlands Playhouse over the past 80 years with us to our new home! We know the best is yet to come for Mountain Theatre Company, and this inaugural season at the HPAC is just the beginning.

Our mission is to create first-class professional theatre that is accessible to everyone in our community. Our Student Ticket Program returns this year to provide all local students of Macon, Jackson, Transylvania, and Rabun Counties free tickets to all MTC productions. Additionally, we are excited to introduce our Rush Ticket Program. On the day of each performance, a select number of seats will be available for $30. We believe the arts contribute enormously to our community, and we want everyone in our community to have access to the professional quality theatre we are presenting. You can find more information about these outreach programs on our website as we celebrate #MountainTheatre4All.

Mountain Theatre Company is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are thankful for and dependent upon the support of our patrons, donors and sponsors. Ticket revenues cover only 40% of our operating expenses. The additional support provided by donors and sponsors makes the continuation of our 85-year history possible. Please support the future of professional theatre in our community and make a tax-deductible donation by visiting www.mountaintheatre.com/support.

As you can see, we have a lot to celebrate this year. Thank you for joining us; our 2023 season is going to be one to remember!

Clif Gottwals

Clif Gottwals President, Board of Directors Mountain Theatre Company

Mountain Theatre Company is a trade name owned and operated by Highlands Community Theatre, Inc., a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

2023

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Committe

Board President……...........................................................................…………………….Clif Gottwals

Vice President Pam Carver

Treasurer Sandy Wycoff

Secretary & Advancement Chair Jeannie Mullen

Board Members

Greg Copeland

David Healy

Berney Kirkland

Becky Matheny

Sam Yates

MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANY STAFF

Executive Artistic Director……..........................................................……………………….Scott Daniel

Director of Marketing & Outreach……....................................................Lindsay Garner Hostetler

Development Director…………………...........................................................……………….Josh Helms

Company Manager………………........................................................………………Emanuel Carrero

Production Manager………………..........................................................…….………….….Lea Gilbert

Graphic Artist……………..…….................................……...........................….…………..…..Julia Rifino

A NOTE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

MTC ROCKS 2023!

I am overjoyed to share our 85th anniversary season with all of you! 2022 was a historic year for our organization. We rebranded, restructured our calendar to offer year-round professional live entertainment, welcomed two new full time staff members to the MTC family, and launched our Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) program which provided free theatre to nearly 1,000 students from the surrounding counties. We welcomed our largest audience to date with over 11,000 people experiencing MTC’s Broadway caliber shows. And most importantly, we achieved our mission to Engage, Enrich, and Entertain our community and visitors here in Western North Carolina.

I feel certain 2023 will be another year of historic milestones as we launch our Sapphire Anniversary. This season, we will welcome over 100 professional designers, technicians, and actors from across the country to share their talents with our community. These incredible artists will join us for our largest season yet as we present the 2023 Mainstage Season in our beautiful new home at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. As you can see, there is a lot to celebrate; and celebrate we will!

This season, if you can pardon the Poison lyrics, we “Ain’t lookin’ for nothin’ but a good time!” We can’t wait to kick off a season of celebration, good times, good people, and rockin’ music!

On behalf of myself, the Board of Directors, and our entire staff, we greatly appreciate your support, and we are excited to celebrate with you this season!

So lean forward, engage, and prepare yourself for the spectacle that is Mountain Theatre Company’s 2023 Mainstage Season!

Scott Daniel

Scott Daniel Executive Artistic Director Mountain Theatre Company

SUPPORT YOUR MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANY

Professional live theatre exists on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau only through the generous support of our many sponsors and donors. As the oldest continually operating live theatre in North Carolina, Mountain Theatre Company has become a cultural treasure of the Western North Carolina community.

Ticket sales only cover 40% of our operating expenses, and we rely on sponsors and donors each season for crucial support. Unrestricted gifts to Mountain Theatre Company are 100% tax-deductible.

As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Mountain Theatre Company annually raises funds to support ongoing operating expenses. Your generous support makes the entertainment and outreach programs of Mountain Theatre Company possible. Gifts allow us to offer affordable tickets, offer high-quality productions and programming, and provide free live theatre tickets to every local student (age 18 and under) of Macon, Jackson, Transylvania, and Rabun Counties.

Arts communities across the country have faced a crisis over the last few years. As we emerge from the recent pandemic, we are proud to emerge stronger than ever! We have expanded our programming and taken our local theatre from a seasonal organization to a year-round, fully operating regional theatre. We will employ over 100 professional performers and technicians in the 2023 season.

Thank you for your consideration in becoming a sponsor or donor at Mountain Theatre Company. Your contribution, at any level, is deeply valued and appreciated. Let’s go on with the show!

For more information about becoming a sponsor or donor, please contact our Development Director, Josh Helms, at josh@mountaintheatre.com.

Mountain Theatre Company is a trade name owned and operated by Highlands Community Theatre, Inc., a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

2023 MTC SPONSORS & DONORS

Thank you to all of our Sponsors and Donors for believing in Mountain Theatre Company and our mission to enrich, engage, and entertain here on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Your generous support makes the entertainment and outreach programs of Mountain Theatre Company possible.

The gifts acknowledged below reflect all sponsorships and donations received December 1, 2022 - May 20, 2023. Please accept our apologies should any names be inaccurately represented. Please contact josh@mountaintheatre.com if a correction is needed before our next printing.

Mountain Theatre Company is a trade name owned and operated by Highlands Community Theatre, Inc., a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Producing Level Sponsors & Donors: $15,000 + Highlands Chamber of Commerce, Inc./Visit Highlands, NC

Presenting Level Sponsors and Donors: $10,000 - $14,999

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Susie Day and Jaqueline Hughes

David and Marilyn Healy

Linda Johnson

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Clif Gottwals

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Julia Wiemer

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HISTORY OF MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANY

Mountain Theatre Company, one of North Carolina’s oldest professional theatre companies, is the legacy of early forward-thinking families of Highlands who sought to bring the art of theatre to our small mountain town during the height of The Great Depression.

Mountain Theatre Company began at the historic Highlands Playhouse on Oak Street, which was originally built as the auditorium for the Highlands School in 1931. In the mid-1930s, Jack and Virginia “Ted” Wilcox helped to create the first troupe of actors in Highlands. All amateurs, they began using the auditorium for summer theatre productions while school was out of session. The first big production was the hit Broadway comedy Dulcy, written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwrights, George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly. Reserved seats cost 50¢, bleacher seats were 35¢, and it was a sell out crowd! The magic of live theatre had arrived in Highlands.

This troupe of summer players formally organized as the Highlands Little Theatre in the late 1930s. The Highlands Little Theatre was renamed Highlands Community Theatre in 1949. Over the decades, this dedicated troupe of players put on important works by notable authors including Thorton Wilder, George Bernard Shaw, and Ayn Rand.

When the present Highlands School opened in 1952, the town acquired the auditorium building, and our troupe of players had a permanent home. In 1972, the organization became a nonprofit organization, receiving 501(c)(3) tax exemption status, as Highlands Community Theatre, Inc.

As the organization grew over the next several decades, so did the number of shows produced, along with the number of talented actors, designers, and technicians needed for each season. In the early 1980s, Highlands Community Theatre, Inc. started hiring professional actors and technicians to share their talents on the Plateau. No longer a community theatre, the identity of the organization became that of the building it had occupied for over 50 years, The Highlands Playhouse.

Actors who tread the boards on the Playhouse stage went on to serve full and distinguished careers in the performing arts. Collin Wilcox, the daughter of Jack and Ted Wilcox who founded Highlands’ original acting troupe, studied at Lee Strasberg’s Actors Studio in New York. Over the course of her career she worked with Tallulah Bankhead, Geraldine Paige, and Tennessee Williams. Her most notable role came in 1961 as Mayella Ewell in the film adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird. In her later years she returned to Highlands where she helped to found the Highlands Studio for the Arts, which offered arts education classes to children in her hometown.

We’ve come a long way from the Wilcox family’s dream of bringing quality theatre to the small town of Highlands nearly a century ago. As we mount our 85th season, the quiet off-season days of Highlands are long gone. With the expanded year round population, the renamed Mountain Theatre Company is now producing live theatrical productions from June - December. In the spring of 2023, we moved to our new home as the resident professional theatre company at the new Highlands Performing Arts Center. Our future now seems brighter than ever, and the original players of the Highlands Little Theatre would be proud indeed.

“How could they have foreseen the growth of this charming town? The point is, they did, and we now enjoy and grow…as a community with this cultural outlet…It grew and flourished and produced talent of professional caliber…It offered the young people in Highlands a chance to learn what theatre is all about…This year sees it stronger than ever and the dream a complete reality.”

The Galax News, July 27, 1967

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MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANY

Under the Executive Artistic Direction of Scott Daniel

PRESENTS

In association with Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC, Fred & Babs Summers, and Susie Day & Jaqueline Hughes

JERSEY BOYS

BOOK BY

MARSHALL BRICKMAN & RICK ELICE

MUSIC BY BOB GAUDIO

LYRICS BY BOB CREWE

Original Broadway Stage Production by Dodger Theatricals (Michael David, Edward Strong, Rocco Landesman, Des McAnuff); Joseph J. Grano; Tamara and Kevin Kinsella; Pelican Group in association with Latitude Link Rick Steiner/Osher/Staton/Bell/Mayerson Group World Premiere Produced by La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla, CA, Des McAnuff, Artistic Director & Steven B. Libman, Managing Director

WITH

EMANUEL CARRERO JOHN MEZZINA HANNIGAN SAM ALAN JOHNSON GIANNI PALMARINI

JACOB ATKINS DAVID GAZTAMBIDE KYLE IVEY ERIN LEIGH KNOWLES

BRANDON LEPORATI RACHEL LOU REDDING TAYLOR RUFFO RYAN WIDD

SCENIC DESIGN

TOM HANSEN

COSTUME & HAIR DESIGN

SCOTT DANIEL

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

DYLAN GELLETT

LIGHTING DESIGN

CODY BASHAM

STAGE MANAGER

KAYLA CUNDIFF

WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

CATIE HANCOCK

PRODUCTION MANAGER

LEA GILBERT

SOUND DESIGN BO GARRARD

ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNER

JESSEY FOSTER

FIRST HAND STITCHER

MARY KRAACK

COMPANY MANAGER

EMANUEL CARRERO

MUSIC DIRECTION

LORI NIELSEN

DIRECTION & CHOREOGRAPHY

SCOTT DANIEL

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Joey Pesci…………………………………………………..………….……….…JACOB ATKINS

Frankie Valli……………………………………………….…………..….EMANUEL CARRERO

Nick DeVito…………………………………………………………..…..DAVID GAZTAMBIDE

Bob Gaudio…………………………………………...…….JOHN MEZZINA HANNIGAN

Norm Waxman.………………………………………………..……………...….…….KYLE IVEY

Nick Massi………………………………………..………………….SAM ALAN JOHNSON

Francine………………………………………………….………….….ERIN LEIGH KNOWLES

Bob Crewe………………………………………………….……...…….BRANDON LEPORATI

Tommy DeVito……………………………………………...………..……GIANNI PALMARINI

Lorraine…………………..…………………………………..…..…….RACHEL LOU REDDING

Mary………………………………………….....…………………………….……TAYLOR RUFFO

Gyp DeCarlo……………………………………………………………….………..RYAN WIDD

All other roles are played by members of the company.

Dance Captain: ERIN LEIGH KNOWLES

THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION

Performance & rehearsal music tracks provided by Right On Cue Services. www.rightoncueservices.com

The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited by law. Please turn off all electronic devices such as cellular phones, beepers, and watches prior to the beginning of the performance.

EMANUEL CARRERO JOHN MEZZINA HANNIGAN

SAM ALAN JOHNSON

GIANNI PALMARINI

JACOB ATKINS DAVID GAZTAMBIDE

KYLE IVEY

ERIN LEIGH KNOWLES

BRANDON LEPORATI

RYAN WIDD

TAYLOR RUFFO

RACHEL LOU REDDING

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

JACOB ATKINS (Joey Pesci & Others) Jacob Atkins is delighted to be returning to Mountain Theatre Company in his second production of JERSEY BOYS and couldn’t be more thrilled to reprise his role as Joey. Now, you can find Jacob as a student at Elon University studying for his BFA in Musical Theatre. Some interesting facts about Jacob are that he only eats fries in 2’s, and he loves Marvel! Special thanks to his mom, dad, family, and friends. Follow him @thejacobatkins

EMANUEL CARRERO (Frankie Valli) Emanuel is thrilled to be returning to the stage after last year’s smash hit of JERSEY BOYS! He recently relocated to Highlands, NC where he serves as the full time Company Manager for Mountain Theatre Company. Previous credits include HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Elf, Mountain Theatre Company), MUSIC IN MOTION (Mountain Theatre Company), PIPPIN (Lewis, freeFall Theatre), MAMMA MIA (Ensemble, American Stage), the national tour of Nickelodeon’s PAW PATROL LIVE! “Race to the Rescue’’ (Ryder), OCEANIA CRUISES (Production Singer), THE PRODUCERS (Kevin, American Stage), UNDER FIRE Reading with Broadway’s Barry Harman & Grant Sturiale (Pedro), HAIRSPRAY (IQ, American Stage), PIRATES OF PENZANCE (Samuel, freeFall Theatre), THE MIKADO, (Yum Yum, freeFall Theatre), SPRING AWAKENING (Ernst/Reinhold, freeFall Theatre), LEONARD BERNSTEIN’S NEW YORK (Boy/ freeFall Theatre). Love to Scott, friends, and family. Wepa!!!! Follow him on Instagram: @emanuelcarrero

DAVID GAZTAMBIDE (Nick Devito) David is an actor based out of West Palm Beach, FL. He is an alumni of Florida Southern College where he received a BFA in Musical Theatre with academic honors. He holds affiliation with Alpha Psi Omega. His recent roles include LIZA, BATTLES THE INSTRUMENTS OF DESTINY (Hellhound/Percy) at the Orlando Fringe Festival, CARRIE, THE MUSICAL (Tommy), and HAMLET (Laertes) at Florida Southern College. He is reprising his role in JERSEY BOYS (Nick DeVito) at Mountain Theatre Company. He is excited to be back in lovely Highlands, NC.

JOHN MEZZINA HANNIGAN (Bob Gaudio) John is over the moon to be returning to the mountains this summer after last season’s incredible run of JERSEY BOYS! Other favorite productions in New York and regional theatre include SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD (Milton Theatre), FOREVER PLAID (Mac-Haydn Theatre, Plaza Theatricals), JERSEY BOYS (White Plains PAC), THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Merrick Theatre), WEST SIDE STORY (Heights Players), ALTAR BOYZ (Porchlight Productions), and RENT (CM PAC). John is a graduate of New York University and calls Brooklyn, NY home. Love and thanks to Joe, family, and friends for their support, and special thanks to the MTC team for helping light a path to a life-changing artistic adventure.

KYLE IVEY (Norm Waxman & Others) Kyle is thrilled to return to Highlands for Mountain Theatre Company’s summer season at the HPAC! Kyle previously appeared in Mountain Theatre Company productions of MUSIC IN MOTION, JERSEY BOYS, and SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY. Originally from Las Vegas and now based in New York City, Kyle’s performances have taken him from sea to shining sea of the United States and Down Under in Australia! Theatre credits: THE LITTLE MERMAID (Prince Eric, Alhambra Theater), IN THE MOOD: A 1940S MUSICAL REVUE (Narrator, International Tour), WARNER BROS’ THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE (Know It All, Rail Events Productions), JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Benjamin, STAGES St. Louis), RAGTIME (New Rochelle Ensemble, Ellis Island Workshop), LEGALLY BLONDE (Ensemble, The Lexington Theatre Company). Special thanks to Scott, Manny, and Lindsay for welcoming me back. Wouldn’t be here without the love and support from Skye, Pam, Brooke, and all of the Ivey and Cone family.

SAM ALAN JOHNSON (Nick Massi) Sam is elated to be returning to the MTC stage as Nick Massi in JERSEY BOYS! Previous regional credits include BIG FISH (Marriott Theatre, Chicago), HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Mountain Theatre Company), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Dr. Frank-n-Furter), INTO THE WOODS (Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf), OKLAHOMA! (Jud Fry), and CASPER THE FRIENDLY MUSICAL (Uncle Stretch). Sam is a 2019 BFA Musical Theatre graduate from Northern Kentucky University. Proudly represented by FSE Agency. Many thanks to Scott, Emanuel, and the entire MTC family for bringing back the show of a lifetime!

ERIN LEIGH KNOWLES (Francine & Others) Erin Leigh is overjoyed to be returning to the beautiful town of Highlands, North Carolina! You may recognize her from past Mountain Theatre Company productions of MUSIC IN MOTION, SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY, HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, and JERSEY BOYS. After graduating with her BFA in Musical Theater from the University of Tampa, Erin Leigh has been very fortunate to work for several regional theaters as well as theme parks and cruise ships. She was fortunate to sail the Mediterranean as a vocalist with Oceania Cruises after performing with Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Musicals are her passion, and she has performed in over 16 musicals in her professional career. Her favorites include GREASE, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, SUESSICAL: THE MUSICAL, HAIRSPRAY, MAMMA MIA, and ROCK OF AGES to name a few. She thanks you for continuing your support of live theater! This performance is dedicated to Max “MAXTAPE” Chambers. Follow along with her adventures: @erinloveyy www.erinleighknowles.com

BRANDON LEPORATI (Bob Crewe & Others) Brandon has most recently been seen on the Mountain Theatre Company stage in SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY. Brandon resides in New York City, his recent credits include FOOTLOOSE, GREASE, JERSEY BOYS, and MUSIC IN MOTION. Thanks to my friends and family for their support. Follow him on social media @thebmlep

GIANNI PALMARINI (Tommy DeVito) Gianni couldn’t be happier to be returning to the mountains for his 3rd production of JERSEY BOYS! Born and raised in Philadelphia, Gianni is a NYC based actor/musician. Select Regional favorites: the Western regional premiere of BANDSTAND (Phoenix Theatre Company), JERSEY BOYS (Mountain Theatre Company and White Plains PAC), BONNIE AND CLYDE (Media Theatre), NEXT TO NORMAL (Mill Mountain Theatre). BFA Elon University. So many thanks to the best agents in the biz @DGRW and to Scott and Manny for having me back— this is truly an honor. Love to my friends, family and Hannah. This one’s for you, Dad— More at giannipalmarini.com @gianni.palmarini

RACHEL LOU REDDING (Lorraine & Others) Rachel Lou is so thrilled to be making her regional theatre debut with Mountain Theatre Company after an adventurous five years performing at sea. She has worked as a dancer/ singer with Norwegian Cruise Line and Oceania Cruises as well as a Guest Entertainer with Royal Caribbean International. Her favorite ‘at sea’ credit was onboard the NCL Joy where she proudly held the role of Dance Captain/ Wendy Jo/Rusty Understudy in FOOTLOOSE. Rachel Lou received her BFA in Dance Performance from Ball State University where she trained in all disciplines of dance. Performing is her greatest passion in life and she’s eternally grateful to her support system for their endless support and love.

TAYLOR RUFFO (Mary & Others) Taylor is thrilled to be joining the cast of JERSEY BOYS here at MTC! She recently finished up a 9-month contract as a singer at The Greenbrier Resort and is ecstatic to be back in a full-length musical. Other favorite regional credits include THE ANDREWS BROTHERS (Peggy Jones), NEWSIES (Katherine Plumber), PIPPIN (Catherine), NUNSENSE (Sister Mary Leo), and FATHER OR THE BRIDE (Kay Banks). Taylor would like to thank her family and friends who have been the most incredible support system, and who continue to encourage her as she chases her dreams! Rep: Shushu Entertainment. IG: @taylorruffo. www.taylorruffo.com.

RYAN WIDD (Gyp DeCarlo & Others) Ryan is honored to be returning to Mountain Theatre Company for a second season! Ryan made his Off-Broadway debut in SoHo Playhouse’s Lighthouse Series in HEARTBREAK COUNTY (Archie). Previous Regional credits include GUYS AND DOLLS, JERSEY BOYS, and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Ryan would like to thank the MTC board and artistic team for bringing us back to the mountains, and special thanks to the front of house staff and volunteers, who make MTC feel like home all summer long. Thanks to Rosenwald & Associates for all the support and guidance, and to my family for continuing to believe in me. IG:@Widdzzy. Web: www.ryanwidd.com.

WHO’S WHO IN THE

MARSHALL BRICKMAN (Book) Films (author or co-author): SLEEPER, ANNIE HALL, MANHATTAN, MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY, FOR THE BOYS, INTERSECTION; (as writer/director): SIMON, LOVESICK, THE MANHATTAN PROJECT, SISTER MARY EXPLAINS IT ALL. Television: “The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson” (head writer), “The Dick Cavett Show” (head writer/co-producer). He has published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Playboy and other periodicals and was the 2006 recipient of the Writers Guild of America’s Ian McClellan Hunter Lifetime Achievement Award. JERSEY BOYS, his first venture into musical theatre, won four Tonys including Best Musical. THE ADAMS FAMILY, his second Broadway venture (with co-author Rick Elice), is currently playing on national and international tours. He lives in New York City and hopes to die in his sleep, surrounded by his loved ones and their attorneys.

RICK ELICE (Book) co-wrote JERSEY BOYS (winner 2006 Tony Award, 2007 Grammy Award and 2009 Olivier Award for Best Musical) with Marshall Brickman. His play, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, received nine 2012 Tony Award nominations (including two for Rick) and won five, more than any play of the season. It’s currently playing in New York and on tour across North America. Also on Broadway, Elice wrote THE ADAMS FAMILY (with Marshall Brickman, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa), currently touring North America, with productions in Europe and South America. In 2014, the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego will present the world premiere of his new musical, DOG AND PONY (music and lyrics by Michael Patrick Walker). Rick is currently writing a musical for Disney Theatricals with Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, based on the film MAKE BELIEVE, and SUPER FLY (co-written with Seth Zvi Rosenfeld), directed and choreographed by modern dance legend, Bill T. Jones. Heartfelt thanks to those whose work in the theatre makes him grateful for the day he was born: Sondheim, Stoppard, Bennett, Prince, Fosse, Robbins, Nichols, Tune, Nunn, Laurents, Stone, Kushner, Taymor, Papp, Schumacher, Schneider, Coyne, Brickman, Timbers and Rees. Rick thinks about them a lot. He never thought about Jersey much. He does now.

BOB GAUDIO (Composer) wrote his first hit, “Who Wears Short Shorts,” at 15, for the Royal Teens, and then went on to become a founding member of the Four Seasons and the band’s principal songwriter. He also produced the hit “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” for Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand (Grammy nomination, Record of the Year) as well as six albums for Diamond, including The Jazz Singer. Other producing credits include albums for Frank Sinatra, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and the soundtrack for the film Little Shop of Horrors. Several songs co-written with Bob Crewe have been cover hits for such artists as the Tremeloes (“Silence is Golden”), the Walker Brothers (“The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore”) and Lauryn Hill (“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”). With his wife, Judy Parker, Gaudio produced and co-wrote the Who Loves You album for the Four Seasons and one of Billboard’s longestcharted singles (54 weeks), “Oh, What a Night.” A high point in his career came in 1990 when, as a member of the original Four Seasons, Gaudio was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1995, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, which hailed him as “a quintessential music-maker.” To this day, Bob Gaudio and Frankie Valli still maintain their partnership...on a handshake.

BOB CREWE (Lyricist) “New York was pregnant in the fifties,” says Bob Crewe, “gestating with possibilities.” Crewe and music partner Frank Slay became independent writer-producers when the category hadn’t yet been invented. In 1957 they wrote and produced “Silhouettes” for The Rays, which skyrocketed to #1. Suddenly, producers in demand, they launched Freddie Cannon’s “Tallahassee Lassie” and Billy & Lillie’s “Lah Dee Da.” Crewe’s 1960’s unprecedented producing success with The Four Seasons birthed a new sound, striking a major chord in American pop. “Sherry, “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Candy Girl,” “Ronnie” – all smashes! When lead Frankie Valli demanded a solo turn, Crewe and Bob Gaudio wrote (and Crewe produced) ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” which eventually became the century’s fifth most-played song. Crewe ran hot with artists from Vicki Carr, Oliver and Lesly Gore to Mitch Ryder, co-writing with Charles Fox the soundtrack for Jane Fonda’s film, “Barbarella.” Then his own Bob Crewe Generation exploded with Music to Watch Girls By. In 1972 Bob was in L.A., where he revived Frankie Valli with “My Eyes Adored You” by Crewe and Kenny Nolan. They also co-wrote Patti LaBelle’s “Lady Marmalade” (#1, July ’75), which was a hit again on the soundtrack of Moulin Rouge (#1, June ’01)...David Ritz

CREATIVE TEAM

SCOTT DANIEL (Director/Choreographer/Costume, Wig, & Hair Design) Scott is an award-winning director/ choreographer, playwright, designer, and actor (BroadwayWorld, Norton, and Edinburgh Fringe). Scott has been fortunate to create content for Broadway, the Las Vegas Strip, theme parks, cruise ships, and even the Marvel cinematic universe. You may recognize Scott as the “better half” of the internationally acclaimed mother and son cabaret act, THE SCOTT & PATTI SHOW. Scott, now in his third year as Mountain Theatre Company’s Executive Artistic Director, is overjoyed with the support from this incredible community and excited for our bright future.

LORI NIELSEN (Vocal Director) Lori is a recent transplant to the Blue Ridge Mountains, after living in Los Angeles for 32 years. She is a former Vocal Director for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and she has performed in musical theater productions throughout the U.S. Favorite credits include CAROUSEL, QUILTERS, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, OLIVER!, and MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL. Lori currently performs with the group Frim Fram at live music venues throughout the greater Brevard, NC area, ever searching for her inner Linda Ronstadt and Carole King. On Sundays, Lori plays keyboard for St. Andrews by the Lake Chapel in Lake Toxaway. Lori is truly thrilled to be returning to Mountain Theatre Company this season. Lori served as Vocal Director at MTC for JERSEY BOYS, SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY, and HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, where she also appeared onstage as Mrs. Claus. Lori also happens to be an attorney, and she hopes you won’t hold that against her. Love and thanks to Martin for, well, everything.

TOM HANSEN (Set Designer) Tom has designed several productions throughout the Southeast and is thrilled to return to Mountain Theatre Company where he designed the set for last season’s production of JERSEY BOYS. His favorite award credits include: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, OKLAHOMA!, HARVEY, THE PHILADELPHIA STORY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, BEAUTY & THE BEAST, and CRAZY FOR YOU (2010 Colorado Springs Fine Arts Council). Favorite shows: FRANKIE & JOHNNY (American Stage), GREY GARDENS (freeFall Theatre), CHICAGO (Eight O’clock Theatre), 42ND STREET (Sarasota Players), HAIRSPRAY (Peach State Summer Theatre), MAN OF LA MANCHA (Show Palace), and JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT (Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center).

CODY BASHAM (Lighting Designer) Cody is a Lighting Designer currently based out of Myrtle Beach, SC, but he works all over the country. In his 8 years of design, he has worked in film, television, cruise lines, and theme parks. Theatre, however, is where he got his start and has always held a special place in his heart. He has previously worked as a member of the Lighting Designer’s Bench at Walt Disney World and has won multiple awards for his designs across the southeastern United States. His previous designs at Mountain Theatre Company include BKLYN: THE MUSICAL, SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY, MUSIC IN MOTION, SCOTT AND PATTI’S HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, and last season’s production of JERSEY BOYS. He is looking forward to elevating his lighting designs even further this season to match the beautiful work being done by Mountain Theatre Company.

BO GARRARD (Sound Designer) Bo is a Sound Designer, Composer, and Theatrical Technician from St. Petersburg, FL. Credits include RAGTIME (American Stage), FALSETTOS (mad Theatre), and RENT (Eight O’Clock Theatre).

LEA GILBERT (Production Manager) Lea is thrilled to join Mountain Theatre Company this season. She is a theatre artist from Asheville, NC where she earned her BA in Drama from UNC Asheville with concentrations in Arts Management and Accounting. She joined the SETC team (Southeastern Theatre Conference) in 2021 as their Membership Services Manager and was later promoted to Program Management Specialist where she handled all events and personnel. Lea is the co-founder and director of Skysail Theatre, an award winning production company. Their show, TITHONIA: A LESBIAN SPACE OPERA, received accolades from BroadwayWorld, Asheville Fringe, and Tampa Fringe. Lea has also studied with the SITI Company and took an original, devised piece of theatre to the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival which won Fringiest Show among its category. Lea is excited to assist MTC in bringing professional theatre to the mountains of North Carolina.

KAYLA CUNDIFF (Stage Manager) Kayla is a senior at the University of Tampa, studying for her BA in Theatre and a minor in Dance. Her stage management credits include 9 TO 5 (University of Tampa), CHICAGO (SPAC), and last summer’s Mountain Theatre Company production of JERSEY BOYS. She is excited to return for her second run of MTC’S JERSEY BOYS at the new Highlands Performing Arts Center and hopes everyone enjoys the show as much as she does!

CATIE HANCOCK (Wardrobe Supervisor/Dresser) Catie is delighted to be back for a second summer with Mountain Theatre Company. When she is not sitting in the audience quoting Scott’s curtain speech, you will find her in the costume shop, at the ironing board, hanging up costumes, or backstage doing quick changes for the phenomenal actors that appear on stage! Favorite onstage roles include JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Narrator), BYE BYE BIRDIE (Ursula), and THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS (Mole). When she’s not working in theatre, Catie teaches at Woodland Elementary School in Greenville, SC. Catie would like to thank Lindsay Hostetler for decades of support and encouragement, the JERSEY BOYS cast and crew for being the coolest and sweetest humans alive, Scott for pre-show chats and reminding her not to stand in her own way, and her family. Last but not least, she’d like to say thank you to her class of first graders for being her heroes.

HANNAH HODGE (Production Assistant) Hannah Hodge is beyond thrilled to be working with Mountain Theatre Company. She recently received a BA in Theatre Directing from Baldwin Wallace University and has also received a BA from Emerson College in Film Directing. When she is not working, she is most likely watching movies, playing with her puppies, or doing both simultaneously. She also prides herself on being able to trick people into listening to her boring stories, which the MTC family is currently finding out. Speaking of which, she is grateful to MTC for giving her the opportunity to put her new theatre skills into practice. She is also grateful to her family for their continued support in her pursuit of happiness. She would not be anywhere near where she is today without them, especially since it was their idea to move to North Carolina.

ADDISON STAFFORD (Production Assistant) Addison is 21 years old and a rising senior at Western Carolina University. She was born and raised in Nashville, TN which heavily influenced her love for the entertainment industry. Her experience in musical theatre began when she was only 8 years old, and then continued with performance all the way through high school. After graduating, she moved to Cullowhee, NC to begin her undergraduate education in the School of Stage and Screen at WCU. There, she discovered her passion for stage lighting technology and has been concentrating on that ever since. She is beyond excited to grow and be a part of Mountain Theatre Company for their summer season!

JULIA RIFINO (Graphic Artist) Julia is a freelance artist and graphic designer currently based out of Tampa, FL. This is her second season creating the graphic art for Mountain Theatre Company’s productions. As a graduate of the University of Tampa with a degree in Musical Theatre and Studio Art, Mountain Theatre Company has given her a beautiful opportunity to merge her dual passions of performance and design! Since childhood, Julia has found joy in mediums such as oil paint, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, graphite, charcoal, and most recently digital design. Her gallery credits include featured realism exhibitions at Your Arts Desire Gallery and Woodfield Fine Art Gallery in St. Petersburg, FL. Audiences may remember seeing Julia perform in the MTC’s 2021 production of MUSIC IN MOTION. Julia looks forward to seeing Mountain Theatre Company’s artistic vision come to life this season and is so grateful to be a part of this creative team!

MUSICAL NUMBERS

SONG CREDITS:

“Ces Soirees-La (“Oh What a Night”) (Bob Guadio. Judy Parker, Yannick Zolo, Edmond David Bacri). Jobete Music Company Inc., Seasons Music Company (ASCAP). “Silhouettes” (Bob Crewe, Frank Slay, Jr.), Regent Music Corporation (BMI). “You’re the Apple of My Eye” (Otis Blackwell), EMI Unart Catalog Inc. (BMI). “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” (Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHough), EMI April Music Inc., Aldi Music Company, Cotton Club Publishing (ASCAP). “Earth Angel” (Jesse Belvin, Curtis Williams, Gaynel Hodge), Embassy Music Corporation (BMI). “Sunday Kind of Love” (Barbara Belle, Anita Leanord Nye, Stan Rhodes, Louis Prima), LGL Music Inc./Larry Spier, Inc. (ASCAP). “My Mother’s Eyes” (Abel Baer, L. Wolfe Gilbert), Abel Baer Music Company, EMI Feist Catalog Inc. (ASCAP). “I Go Ape” (Bob Crewe, Frank Slay, Jr.), MPL Music Publishing Inc. (ASCAP). “(Who Wears) Short Shorts” (Bob Gaudio, Bill Crandall, Tom Austin, Bill Dalton), EMI Longitude Music, Admiration Music Inc., Third Story Music Inc., and New Seasons Music (BMI). “I’m in the Mood for Love” (Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh), Famous Music Corporation (ASCAP).“Moody’s Mood for Love”(James Moody, Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh), Famous Music Corporation (ASCAP).“Cry for Me”(Bob Gaudio), EMI Longitude Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI).“An Angel Cried”(Bob Gaudio), EMI Longitude Music (BMI).“I Still Care” (Bob Gaudio), Hearts Delight Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI). “Trance”(Bob Gaudio), Hearts Delight Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI). “Sherry” (Bob Gaudio), MPL Music Publishing Inc. (ASCAP). “Big Girls Don’t Cry” (Bob Gaudio, Bob Crewe), MPL Music Publishing Inc. (ASCAP).“Walk Like a Man” (Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio), Gavadima Music, MPL Communications Inc. (ASCAP). “December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)” (Bob Gaudio, Judy Parker), Jobete Music Company Inc., Seasons Music Company (ASCAP). “My Boyfriend’s Back” (Robert Feldman, Gerald Goldstein, Richard Gottehrer), EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI). “My Eyes Adored You” (Bob Crewe, Kenny Nolan), Jobete Music Company Inc., Kenny Nolan Publishing (ASCAP), Stone Diamond Music Corporation, Tannyboy Music (BMI). “Dawn, Go Away” (Bob Gaudio, Sandy Linzer), EMI Full Keel Music, Gavadima Music, Stebojen Music Company (ASCAP). “Big Man in Town” (Bob Gaudio), EMI Longitude Music (BMI), Gavadima Music (ASCAP). “Beggin” (Bob Gaudio, Peggy Farina), EMI Longitude Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI). “Stay” (Maurice Williams), Cherio Corporation (BMI). “Let’s Hang On (To What We’ve Got)” (Bob Crewe, Denny Randell, Sandy Linzer), EMI Longitude Music, Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc., Seasons Four Music (BMI). “Opus 17 (Don’t You Worry ‘Bout Me)” (Denny Randell, Sandy Linzer), Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc., Seasons Four Music (BMI). “Everybody Knows My Name” (Bob Gaudio, Bob Crewe), EMI Longitude Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI). “Bye Bye Baby” (Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio), EMI Longitude Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI). “C’mon Marianne” (L. Russell Brown, Ray Bloodworth), EMI Longitude Music and Seasons Four Music (BMI). “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” (Bob Gaudio, Bob Crewe), EMI Longitude Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI). “Working My Way Back To You” (Denny Randell, Sandy Linzer), Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc., Seasons Four Music (BMI).

“Fallen Angel” (Guy Fletcher, Doug Flett), Chrysalis Music (ASCAP). “Rag Doll” (Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio), EMI Longitude Music (BMI), Gavadima Music (ASCAP). “Who Loves You?” (Bob Gaudio, Judy Parker), Jobete Music Company Inc., Seasons Music Company (ASCAP).

MUSICAL NUMBERS:

ACT ONE

“Ces Soirees-La (Oh What a Night)” - Paris, 2000……......................………........………….French Rap Star, Backup Group “Silhouettes”........................................................................Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi, Nick DeVito, Tommy Castelluccio

“You’re the Apple of My Eye”............................................................................... Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi, Nick DeVito

“I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”......................................................................................................Tommy Castelluccio

“Earth Angel”............................................................................................................................Tommy DeVito and Company

“Sunday Kind of Love”.....................................................................Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi, Nick’s Date

“My Mother’s Eyes”...............................................................................................................................................Frankie Valli

“I Go Ape”........................................................................................................................................................The Four Lovers

“(Who Wears) Short Shorts”...........................................................................................................................The Royal Teens

“I’m in the Mood for Love/Moody’s Mood for Love”........................................................................................Frankie Valli

“Cry For Me”....................................................................................Bob Gaudio, Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi

“An Angel Cried”................................................................................................................................Hal Miller and The Rays

“I Still Care”...................................................................................................................Miss Frankie Nolan and The Romans

“Trance”............................................................................................................................................Billy Dixon and The Topix

“Sherry”...........................................................................................................................................................The Four Season

“Big Girls Don’t Cry”.....................................................................................................................................The Four Seasons

“Walk Like a Man”........................................................................................................................................The Four Seasons

“December 1963 (Oh What a Night)”.......................................................................................Bob Gaudio and Company

“My Boyfriend’s Back”.............................................................................................................................................The Angels

“My Eyes Adored You”...............................................................................Frankie Valli, Mary Delgado, The Four Seasons

“Dawn (Go Away)”.......................................................................................................................................The Four Seasons

“Walk Like a Man” (reprise)….......................................................................................................................……….Company

ACT TWO

“Big Man in Town”........................................................................................................................................The Four Seasons

“Beggin’”.......................................................................................................................................................The Four Seasons

“Stay”.........................................................................................................................Bob Gaudio, Frankie Valli, Nick Massi

“Let’s Hang On (To What We’ve Got)”........................................................................................Bob Gaudio, Frankie Valli

“Opus 17 (Don’t You Worry ‘Bout Me).................................................Bob Gaudio, Frankie Valli and The New Seasons

“Bye Bye Baby”...............................................................................................................Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

“C’mon Marianne”..........................................................................................................Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

“Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You”.........................................................................................................................Frankie Valli

“Working My Way Back To You”..................................................................................Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

“Fallen Angel”.......................................................................................................................................................Frankie Valli

“Rag Doll”.....................................................................................................................................................The Four Seasons

“Who Loves You”.........................................................................................................................The Four Seasons, Compan

THEATER & AUDIENCE INFORMATION

Mobile Devices:

In respect to your fellow audience members and the performers on stage, we ask that you silence all mobile devices and smart watches. The use of mobile devices during the performance is strictly prohibited.

Latecomers Policy:

If you are a latecomer, you will be seated at the timing and discretion of the House Manager. In order to minimize disturbance to our patrons and performers, you may be placed in the most accessible seats until intermission when you will be able to occupy the seats you have reserved.

Recordings & Photographs:

The use of recording equipment or the taking of photographs in the theatre during the performance is strictly prohibited.

Smoking, Eating, & Drinking:

Smoking is not permitted on the premises. In consideration for those who do not smoke or for whom smoking would be a health hazard, the Highlands Performing Arts Center is designated as a smoke-free facility, both inside and on the grounds. Drinks are only permitted in the designated MTC cups with sealed lids. No outside food or beverage is permitted inside the building.

Theatre Etiquette:

Theatre exists only with an audience. You are an integral piece to this experience. At Mountain Theatre Company, we are committed to welcoming everyone. So, please:

- Dress comfortably.

- Feel free to engage with the show genuinely: react, laugh, cry, gasp, cheer, vocalize, and applaud! Just please do not intentionally distract your neighbors or the artists on stage.

- Show kindness towards each other in the audience. Show kindness towards our artists. Don’t judge others’ responses, and don’t presume you know someone else’s story as we experience the show in a way that is accessible and unique to each person.

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RHYTHM OF THE DANCE | NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF IRELAND

Friday, March 24

STEEP CANYON RANGERS | BLUEGRASS

Sunday, May 14

EMPIRE TRIO | BROADWAY & MORE

Sunday, June 11

JENENE | BROADWAY & POP

Sunday, July 16

WHO HIJACKED MY FAIRYTALE | COMEDY

Saturday, August 26

THE HIT MEN | RETRO ROCK

Saturday, September 2

ARTRAGEOUS | PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS

Friday, September 22 (with School Outreach Program)

FORTUNATE SONS FRIDAY | CCR TRIBUTE

November 24

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Into The Wood:

Ed, Philip, and Matt Moulthrop

On Display May 13 - Aug 26

Into the Wood explores the aesthetic and technical breakthroughs of three generations of artistwoodturners who have created a new language of self-expression through form, material and process.

Curated by Marilyn Laufer and Tom Butler, the exhibition focuses on works made from native wood.

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Image Credit: Philip Moulthrop Maple Burl

JULY 28 - AUGUST 19, 2023

including “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Here I Go Again,” “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” and many more.