Orlando Gay Chorus BroadGAY Spectacular Digital Program

Artistic Director Message

Harold Wright Artistic Director

On behalf of the Orlando Gay Chorus, welcome to our BroadGAY Spectacular! If this show is your first time seeing OGC, welcome! If you are a returning audience patron, welcome back! We are thrilled and thankful to have you in the audience today! Our program today is a collection of well-known and maybe some lesser-known songs from various Broadway shows. With the help of our fine emcees, you will be able to understand the reason we chose these songs for this particular performance during this particular time in our society.

Show tunes are a big part of the arts world and this show has quite a variety. Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz, Rent, Wicked, and Carousel are just a few shows represented in today’s performance As you look through the song list, I hope you find the music selections diverse, enjoyable, and meaningful Our chorus started learning this show back in January and there were songs and shows that some of our members have never heard of and/or might have forgotten. So, if you are unfamiliar with any of these selections, you are not alone.

If you love to sing, we invite you to come audition in August for next fall’s concert season We sing a variety of music and are continuously searching for songs that will keep our minds and movement motivated and artistically interesting. I would be honored to have you audition for the chorus! Music is only possible if the chorus members are present, and you can be one of the chorus members on stage with us!

Lastly, I sincerely thank you for attending today’s performance of BroadGAY Spectacular! We simply cannot thank you enough for your patronage and support of the Orlando Gay Chorus, especially when our community is under attack from various sources. We are proudly one of the largest LGBTQIA+ choruses in the United States and because of you, we will continue to grow and continue to make a difference not only in Orlando, but throughout Central Florida and beyond. Love Wins!

Anna Eskamani

About Our Emcees!

Ida Eskamani

Anna&IdaEskamaniwerebothbornandraisedinOrlandoandarethedaughtersofworkingclass immigrantswhocametothiscountrypursuingtheAmericanDream Twinsisters,botharegraduatesof OrangeCountyPublicSchoolsandtheUniversityofCentralFlorida Ascollegestudents,AnnaandIda roseasleaderswithintheCentralFloridacommunity,anduponcompletingtheirundergraduate degreesbothwouldbegintoworkinthenonprofitsector:AnnaatPlannedParenthood,Idaat EqualityFlorida.

Today, Anna and Ida hold graduate degrees from UCF and have committed their lives work to improving the lives of everyday people, with Anna serving as a State House Representative in the Florida Legislature.

Anna and Ida are best friends (womb to tomb as they like to say), thrive on fascist tears, and are accomplices to the LGBTQ+ community.

Meet the Chorus!

Altos

April Abbott

Laurel Ardner

*Emily Baer

^Chrissy Boge

^Emma Bramer

Drew Campbell

*Jennifer Crofts

Amanda De La Cruz

Janie Drummond

Chantel Eubanks

Leslie Gostin

Christina

Heredia Kiousis

*Sky Jorge

Taryn Kalsch

Robin Koman

Sandra Lee

Karlie Malinchok

^Ana Martinez

Sarah Moore

*Adriana

Nelsen-Gross

Melinda Potts-Cerio

Doreen Ratigan

Jess Skelton

Frankie Valentine

Cal Vonderwell

Allison Walker

Basses

Ricardo Alvarez

Ed Bender

+Fred Berliner

Doug Bringle

+Stephen Brooks

Edwin D Callaghan

Jackson Davis

+Paul Driver

John Fleming

*Brian Garrett

^Donnie Gethers Jr

Michael Gillis

Tim Gough

Nic Jewell

*Richard Klaus

*Todd La Flame

John Miller

Jared Montgomery

Wil Morales

Keith Morton

+Robb Noll

Daniel W Ortiz Seda

Ian Post-Green

*Miguel RullanCalaf

John Schafer

Edd "Peaches" Sinnett

Chuck Storey

Craig Thompson

Sopranos

Nicole Albelo

*Suzi Aten

Miraylee Batista

Nicole Bynum

Shea Callanan

Anne Campbell

Elaine Corriveau

Hillary Egan

*Sol Gardiner

Jessica Gilmer

Mars Green

Francisca Hassler

Jenny Cate Hodil

Jenna Horwitz

Sarah Milowic

*Monique Myers

Julia Nicholas

Alexa Oropesa

Heather Reid

Aimee Shepherd

Nadya Soler-Zayas

Carol Studer

*Rain VanDemark

Kirstin Weiss

^Ethel West

Grace Wieckowski

Tenors

+Pat Andrews

Juniper Joey Ayers

Zachary Berube

Patrick Braden

M. J. Buhrer

Nolan Croce

Mrynal

D'Arcangelo

^Marcus C. Ealy

John Garity

Adam Hartnett

Katina Iams

^Dion Johnson

+Russell Macomber

Marty Manuel

Adam Mayo

^Joe Monnin

Alejandro Montano

*Brandon Norman

Sean Mundyschein

Adrian Peck

Scott Peterson

Fr James

Profirio-Bond

Jostein Quintana

+Karen Rabinowitz

Ron Schorsch

^Dwight V. Shropshire

^Joshua Soto

Ryan Tolbert

*Arthur Ugalde

Richard Lamberty

Brian Lorenz

Benjamin McInturf

*Brendan Tsinober

Michael Walker

^Freddy Peck

^Chelsea Buck

Bill Yahner +Founding

*Spring Class of 2023

Song List

Act 1

"Seize the Day" from Newsies

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman, Arr by Roger Emerson

"Be Our Guest" from Walt Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Soloists: Nic Jewell and Laurel Ardner

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Arr. by Ed Lojeski

"Already Home" from Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz

Soloist: Emily Baer

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Arr. by Jay Althouse

"You'll Never Walk Alone" from Carousel

Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Arr by William Stickles

"My Body" from The Life

Nothin' But Treble Ensemble

Members: Elaine Corriveau (Director), Miraylee Batista, Emma Bramer, Taryn Kalsch, Ana Martinez, Sarah Milowic, Nadya Soler-Zayas, Carol Studer, Cal Vonderwell

Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Ira Gasman, Arr by Cy Coleman

"Raise Your Voice" from Sister Act

OGC's Upper Voices, Feat Miraylee Batista, Elaine Corriveau, Leslie

Gostin, Sarah Milowic, and Carol Studer

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Glenn Slater, Arr. by Roger Emerson

"I'll Cover You (Reprise)" from Rent

OGC's Upper Voices, Soloist: Mars Green

Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, Arr by Mac Huff

"One Night Only" from Dreamgirls

OUTLOUD! Ensemble

Members: Joshua Soto (Director), Ric Alvarez, Zachary Berube, Patrick Braden, Mrynal D'Arcangelo, Marcus Ealy, Michael Gillis, Katina Iams, Alejandro Montano, Wilfredo Morales, Robb Noll, Doreen Ratigan, Ethel West

Music by Henry Krieger, Lyrics by Tom Evelyn, Arr. by Mac Huff

"Time Warp" from The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Soloist: Doreen Ratigan and Ian Post-Green

Music & Lyrics by Richard O'Brien, Arr by Andy Beck

"Defying Gravity" from Wicked

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Arr by Clifford W King

"Freak Flag" from Shrek The Musical

Feat : Aimee Shepherd, Sarah Millowic, Freddy Peck, Mimi Batista, Brian Lorenz, Nolan Croce, Adam Hartnett, Marty Manuel, Emma Bramer

Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, Arr by Jedediah C Daiger

Act 2

"There's No Business Like Show Business" from Annie Get Your Gun

Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin, Arr. by Mark A. Brymer

"Do You Hear the People Sing?" from Les Misérables

Soloists: Stephen Brooks, Adam Mayo

Music by Jean-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil, Jean-Marc Natel, and Herbert Kretzmer, Arr by Ed Lojeski

"You've Got to Be Carefully Taught" from South Pacific

Soloist: Shea Presley

Music by Oscar Hammerstein II, Lyrics by Richard Rodgers

"Children Will Listen" from Into the Woods

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Arr. by Mark Brymer

"Home" from The Wiz Menage Ensemble

Members: Stephen Brooks (Director), Emma Bramer, Paul Driver, Dion

Johnson, Marty Manuel, Jim Morrison, Dwight Shropshire

Music & Lyrics by Charlie Small, Arr. by David Maddux

"Not My Father's Son" from Kinky Boots

OGC's Lower Voices, Soloist: Joe Monnin

Music & Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, Arr by Kevin Robison

"If You Were Gay" from Avenue Q

OGC's Lower Voices

Music & Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, Arr by Brandon Martin

"Unruly Heart" from The Prom Spectrum Ensemble

Members: Joe Monnin (Director), Emma Bramer, MJ Buhrer, Elaine

Corriveau, Janie Drummond, John Fleming, Leslie Gostin, Marty Manuel, Sarah Milowic, Sean Mundyschein, Adrian Peck, Freddy Peck, Scott Peterson, Aimee Shepherd, Nadya Soler-Zayas, Carol Studer, Ryan Tolbert

Music by Matthew Sklar, Lyrics by Chad Beguelin, Arr. by Greg Gilpin

"Finale B" from Rent

Soloist: Nolan Croce

Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, Arr by Roger Emerson

"Everybody Rejoice" from The Wiz

Soloists: Carol Studer and Michael Walker

Music & Lyrics by Luther Vandross, Arr. by Andy Beck

"Come So Far (Got So Far to Go)" from Hairspray: The Movie

Soloists: Joshua Soto and Sarah Moore

Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, Arr by Alan Billingsley

Creative Team, Staff, Volunteers, and Behind the

Artistic Team

Harold Wright

Artistic Director

Sue Glerum

Principal Accompanist

Dion Johnson, Joe Monnin, Dwight Shropshire

Co-Choreographers

OGC Team

Steven Miller Office Manager

Julie Tindall

Grant Writer

Leslie Gostin

Graphic Designer

Miraylee Batista, Emma

Bramer, Shakira Velez

Social Media Team

Scenes

Production Crew

Brian Lorenz

Technical Director /

Production Committee

Chair

Scott Peterson

Production Coordinator

Chip Reif

Audio Coordinator

Martha Seney

Production Stage Manager

Lexi Booker

Assistant Stage Manager

Brian Lorenz, Robin

Koman, Sheri Kettula

Script

ASL Interpreters

Debbie Drobney

Ben Campbell

Volunteers

Anise Gagnon

Kevin Haertling

Glen Law

Jordan Lewis

Steven Miller

Katie Murphy

Bill Parker

Chip Reif

Band

Sue Glerum

Piano

Jared Mola Drums

Justin Mola

Guitar

Darren Bartolo

Synthesizer

Scott Abbott Trumpet

Mark Bacarro

Trumpet

Nathan Humphries

Euphonium

Jonathan Money

Trombone

Rich Rogers

Glen Rubin

John Valverde

Marv Villiard

Audience Survey

Did you love the performance? Want to give us feedback? Our audience surveys are an important way to hear feedback, improve our art, learn more about our diverse audiences, and give us information to share with philanthropic organizations. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey at: https://bit.ly/BroadGAYSurvey or scan the QR Code below:

The health and safety of our community is stronger when we are united. For LGBTQIA+ Resources, scan the QR Code or visit www.orlandogaychorus.org/resources

Our Mission

To create a community that affirms diversity through the performing arts.

Our Vision

To create impactful change in the community as a proactive force for equity, inclusion, and authenticity.

Our Values

The chorus is committed to:

Providing high quality, skilled performances in an environment that maintains an atmosphere of integrity, honesty and mutual respect. Offering educational, cultural, and social enrichment for our members and our audience through excellence in the arts. Making our performances accessible to all people.

About OGC

The Orlando Gay Chorus (OGC) is one of the largest mixed LGBTQIA+ choruses in the country. Founded on Valentine’s Day in 1990, OGC has been a fixture in the Central Florida area for over 30 years. In addition to the full chorus, OGC has four small ensembles that perform at the annual concerts and cabarets, as well as at community and private events

Comprised of LGBTQ+ individuals and many allies from all walks of life, all ages, and all backgrounds, OGC warmly welcomes all who would like to join them in their goal of changing hearts and minds in Central Florida and throughout the world.

The members of the chorus, now 100+ strong, are thankful to be able to carry on the mission and vision The musical artistry speaks directly to the pride in the LGBTQ+ community and offers the world a chance to see beyond headlines and contentious social issues to build bridges of understanding and love.

As part of the Central Florida Arts Community, the Orlando Gay Chorus often performs at Central Florida pride events, sporting events, and various other community engagements. In addition to our two main stage concerts in December and May, we present smaller cabarets and take our show on the road at least once a year to cities outside of Orlando, like Sanford, Ormond Beach, Cocoa, Winter Haven, and more.

The Orlando Gay Chorus has performed in many GALA (Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses) Festivals, most memorably during the 2016 Denver festival ... shortly after the Pulse tragedy It was immensely impactful to perform in front of an audience of 3000 GALA Chorus members and supporters from around the world. In the years since the Pulse tragedy, OGC and its ensembles continue to be ambassadors of hope and healing to the victims’ families, survivors, and those affected by the Pulse tragedy, performing in over 150 Pulse-related community engagements in the first year alone.

Due to its 30+ years of service to the community, OGC was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast & Center Awards by the LGBT+ Center in Orlando.

Despite the challenges of singing during a pandemic, OGC continues life-saving and community affirming work, following strict protocols to ensure the safety of our performers, volunteers, and staff. Following a brief hiatus of virtual workshops, rehearsals, and online performances, OGC was able to resume in-person performances and delight audiences once again.

The Orlando Gay Chorus is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts and humanitarian organization

Board of Directors

Sean Mundyschein, Chair

Brian Lorenz, Vice-Chair

Sheri Kettula, Secretary

Steven Miller, Treasurer

Janie Drummond, Development

Marcus Ealy, Member Council

Anna Eskamani, Member-at-large

Chantel Eubanks, Member-at-large

Leslie Gostin, Member-at-large

Davey Jay, Member-at-large

Jason Locker, Member-at-large

Member Council

Marcus Ealy, President

Zac Berube, Vice-President

Taryn Kalsch, Secretary

Brian Lorenz, Finance Officer

Christina Heredia Kiousis, Member-at-large

Carol Studer, Member-at-large

Michael Walker, Member-at-large

Notable Luminaries

NotableLuminariesarecommunityleaderswhoare championsforOGCandhelpspreadOGC'smission throughoutCentralFloridaandbeyond.

OrlandoMayorBuddyDyer

CommissionerPattySheehan

SenatorLindaStewart

GeorgeWallace

Honorary Members

Honorary Membership is the highest honor bestowed upon members of our Chorus family. This award recognizes chorus members who have gone above and beyond in leadership, dedication, and support for OGC over the years.

Fred Berliner

John Cabrera

Dr. Charlie Callahan

Debbie Drobney

PJ Finster

Dan Jones

Matthew LaVictoire

Robb Noll

Dennis Pierce

Chip Reif

Stephen Rheaume

David Schuler

Carol Studer

Joel Strack

Terry Thomas

Marv Villiard

Linn Wheeler

Emmanuel Agon Kresky

Carrie Ballard

Mary Balliet

Bill Blacklock

Mary Blake

Hasse Brandt

Shelby Brent

Karen Ann Bunce

Mia Burke

Bryan Cantrell

Egan Carter

Craig Celek

Matthew Crabtree

Debbie Drobney

Anna Eskamani

Linda Fessel

+PJ Finster

Melody Fisher

Rebecca Fisher

Michelle Flores

Steven Flores

Raymond Gabbard

Rick Grayson

Christina Hollerbach

Kyle Huey

Gael Hyde

Davey Jay

Patrick Keating

Rachel Lanning

Teri Leduc

John Lanzillo

Eleni Lukaszczyk

Sheri Kettula

Phillip Knight

Sophia Koch

Jason Locker

Andrew Le Min

Tessa Mathis

Steven Miller

Jim Morrison

Lisa Morrison

Arrington Moses

Scott Pendergrass

Jessica Pierce

Jake Raper

Chip Reif

Ryin Ryan

Marcia Schick

Julia Storrs

Samantha Trelles

Shakira Velez

Marv Villiard

Erin Wagoner

Shelle Waller

Special Thanks

Ritz Theater, especially Steve Nelson

Theatre Winter Haven, especially Dan Chesnicka, Sarah Walton, and Jesse Munro.

Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center, especially Janai McKissick, Matthew Reardon, Toni Chandler, Patrick Dalton

To all the box office staff, security, ushers, and production crew at all of our venues!

United Arts of Central Florida, Florida Arts and Culture, and Central Florida Foundation

United Arts Collaborative Campaign Donors and True Colors Donors

Videographer Sharon Dennis and photographer Taylor Attebery

First United Church of Christ, especially Pat and Milton Denker

Arthur Murray Dance Studio Winter Park, especially Stephen Smyth

Kim Murphy for helping us create the protest signs!

MojoMan for donating the pride flags!

...for their generous donation of rehearsal space!

The Footnotes

Dancers thank the Arthur Murray Winter Park Dance Studios

LGBTQIA+ Resources

TheCenterOrlandoandTheCenterKissimmee-www.thecenterorlando.org

TheCenterexiststopromoteandempowertheLGBTQ+community&itsalliesthroughinformation,education, advocacyandsupport TheCentercoordinatesanumberofservicesatmultiplelocations&virtuallyincludingHIV, HepatitisC&STITesting,freecondoms&lube,Narcan,gender-affirmingclothingcloset,mentalhealthcounseling, immigrationclinics,careerplanning,casemanagement,andsupportgroupsforthoseoftransgender&nonbinary experience,transgenderandgendernonconformingchildrenandtheircaregivers,griefandloss,HIVeducation, comingout,traumaandcoping,gunsurvivors,gay&bisexualmenover40,Seniors,Veterans,&addictionrecovery

CentralFloridaGayandLesbianLawAssociation-www.cfgalla.org

GayandLesbianregionalvoluntarybarassociationofTheFloridaBarofferinglegalassistancetotheLGBTQ+ community

BlissHealthcareServices-www.blisscares.org

BlissstrivestosavelivesbypreventingthespreadofHIV,HepatitisandSTDs Blissoffershealthcare,mentalhealth care,accesstoPrEPandPEP,Vaccines,andeducation.

26Health-www.26health.org

The26Healthmissionistoimprovemind-body-spirithealthinCentralFlorida'sLGBTQ+andallycommunity 26Healthoffersprimaryhealthservices,mentalhealthincludingpsychiatry,addictionrecovery,transgender specifichealthcare,adoptionsupportandotherwellnessservices.

OutoftheClosetThriftStores-www.outofthecloset.org

96centsofeverydollarspentatOutoftheClosetThriftStore(OTC)goestoAIDSHealthcareFoundation’sHIV preventionandtreatmentservices.That’swhyOTCisabletoofferhigh-qualityHIVtestingservices.Merchandise includeslow-cost,vintage,clothingforallgendersandhomedecor

TransitionalSpace-www.transitionalspace.us

TransitionalSpacehelpsLGBT+individualsliveafulfillingandmeaningfullifebyprovidingassistance,connecting withresources,andcreatingopportunitiesinhealth,home,purposeandcommunity,throughpeercounseling, supportgroupsandcommunitymeetings

PeerSupportSpace-www.peersupportspace.org

Withsharedlivedexperienceatitscore,PeerSupportSpacebuildsdiverse,peer-ledrecoverycommunitiesin CentralFlorida WithanumberofgroupsdesignedspecificallyforLGBTQIA+experiences

ZebraYouth-www.zebrayouth.org

ZebraempowersLGBTQ+youthtothrivebyprovidingprogramsdesignedtomeettheneedsofhomelessandat riskLGBTQ+youth Servicesincludehousingandsupportservices,drop-inservices,mentalhealthcounselingand more.

OrlandoYouthAlliance-www.orlandoyouthalliance.org

Providesasafespaceforlesbian,gay,bisexual,transgenderandquestioningyouthinCentralFlorida

For more resources, please visit www.orlandogaychorus.org/resources

If you or someone you know is providing exceptional care and support to the LGBTQIA+ community and would like to be highlighted in our resource list please contact us at ogc@orlandogaychorus.org

Give to OGC

OGC True Colors Campaign

Loved your concert experience? Would you like to support the Orlando Gay Chorus in their mission and vision? We would love to have you as a member of our True Colors Giving Campaign. For more information, visit www.orlandogaychorus.org/give

Legacy of Song

Members in the “Legacy of Song” have included the Orlando Gay Chorus in their estate planning through bequests or planned gifts of insurance, retirement funds or stock. OGC deeply appreciates the generosity of these individuals. For more information visit www.orlandogaychorus.org/planned-giving

Paul Driver

Dorothy Kuhlman

Brian Lorenz

Dennis Pierce

Doreen Ratigan

Pat Andrews

Michael Arthur

Frederick Berliner

Hasse Brandt

Stephen Brooks

Beverly J. Campbell

Stephen Rhéaume

James Rode

Michael Slaymaker

Katie and Dan Shaw

Carol Studer

Linn Wheeler

OGC Memorial Funds

Michael J. Ames GALA Fund

Michael was a long-term singing member in the bass section of OGC. He was involved with many fundraising activities and our annual Toys for Tot campaign Going to the GALA Festival was his favorite event because he was able to share his passion for music and singing Mike participated with the Metropolitan Business Association, Come Out With Pride, and more. He worked for The Watermark and Pinero Preventive Medical Care.

The Michael J Ames GALA Fund was established to help OGC attend the GALA Festival It offsets chorus registration fees, flights, hotel stays, and other expenses The fund is endowed by Pinero Preventive Medical Care. Longtime supporters of the chorus, Dr Rafael E. Pinero and his husband OGC Alumnus Dennis Dunham, make an annual contribution to this fund and it is their wish that you will join them and contribute as well. Whether you want to honor Mike, or care deeply about the GALA Festival, please consider a donation

To donate, visit www orlandogaychorus org and specify “Michael J Ames GALA Fund” in donation notes.

Paul R. Ericson Medical Fund

The Paul R. Ericson Fund honors one of Orlando Gay Chorus’ founding members Paul was a charter member, Tenor II Section Leader extraordinaire, and friend of all

The Paul R Ericson Fund was established in 1991 as a means of providing emergency financial assistance to Orlando Gay Chorus members who, due to a medical condition, need help in meeting their medical and nonmedical financial obligations.

To donate, visit www orlandogaychorus org and specify “Paul R Ericson Fund” in donation notes Your gift helps keep Paul’s dream alive and be part of the powerful tradition born out of our community’s response to AIDS

Matthew LaVictoire Scholarship Fund

Matthew was a long-term singing member in the baritone section of OGC who served on the Board of Directors, as outreach coordinator, and on a number of committees as leadership in the chorus. He was selected to receive an honorary membership to the organization.

The Matthew LaVictoire Scholarship Fund was established as a means of providing a limited number of scholarships to OGC members to reduce the financial commitment required to join the Chorus

The Matthew LaVictoire Memorial Scholarship Fund is funded by OGC and donations from members and friends of OGC.

To donate, visit www.orlandogaychorus.org and specify the “Matthew LaVictoire Scholarship Fund” in the donation notes