Footloose: The Musical

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Stage Adaptation by DEAN PRITCHARD & WALTER BOBBIE

Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pritchard Music by TOM SNOW

Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD

Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS, & JIM STEINMAN

Directed by LENNY LEIBOWITZ

Music Direction by LORI KAY HARVEY

Choreography by ANNA ELLIOTT

Scenic Design by ISAAC RAMSEY

Costume Design by REBECCA WHITE

Lighting Design by T.J. GERCKENS* ‘88

Sound Design by KITTY MADER ‘22

Guest Equity Stage Manager: RACHEL HEINE* ‘13

April 3-6 & 10-12, 2025

*The Designer is represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA 829 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

** Appearing through an Agreement between Otterbein University, and Actor’s Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall 30 S. Grove St., Westerville

FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Please note: This production will include the use of haze and fog effects.

CAST

Ren McCormack Evan Blust

Ethel McCormack Ana Kusenberger

Reverend Shaw Moore Aidan McCracken

Vi Moore Phoebe Mock

Ariel Moore Megan Gault

Lulu Warnicker Maya Cidale

Wes Warnicker Tres Allison

Coach Roger Dunbar ................................................................................................ Jaxon Gholston

Eleanor Dunbar ............................................................................................................ Kateje Palmer

Rusty ............................................................................................................................ Melody Cohen

Urleen............................................................................................................................. Elise Karlstad

Wendy Jo ......................................................................................................................... Claire Dillon

Chuck Cranston ............................................................................................................ Will Iannitelli

Lyle ......................................................................................................................................... Josh Jaffe

Travis ............................................................................................................................. Seamus Clark

A Cop/Country Fiddler .................................................................................................... Gavin Juni

Betty Blast/Irene............................................................................................................ Halle Audette

Willard Hewitt .................................................................................................................. Sam Bryant

Principal Harry Clark ................................................................................................ Carter Rawlins

Jeter/Cowboy Bob ...................................................................................................... Anderson Law

Bickle ........................................................................................................................ Donimic Catrone

Garvin ............................................................................................................................. Colin Paisley

ENSEMBLE

Nick Abouzeid, Tommy Bilczo, Kinsey Calderone, Sherlyn Diaz, Ciela Elliott, Brianna Gutierrez-Diaz, Gavin Juni, Zella Meyer, Apple Owens, Maren Rhoads, Keliah Schertz

UNDERSTUDIES

Ren McCormack ........................................................................................................... Seamus Clark

Ethel McCormack Keliah Schertz

Reverend Shaw Moore Tres Allison

Vi Moore Maya Cidale

Ariel Moore Halle Audette

Rusty Maren Rhoads

Urleen Kinsey Calderone

Wendy Jo Brianna Gutierrez-Diaz

Chuck Cranston Nick Abouzeid

Willard Hewitt Josh Jaffe

Jeter/Cowboy Bob Colin Paisley

Onstage Swings Ciela Elliott & Apple Owens

ORCHESTRA

Conductor/Keyboard I Lori Kay Harvey^ Reeds (Flute, Clarinet, Tenor & Baritone Saxophone, Harmonica) Brian T. Lang Drums Tomasz Jarzecki^ (Apr 10-12), Joel Steward (Apr. 3-6) Percussion Julia Fyie Keyboard II Dr. Dennis Davenport^ Guitar I Karl Wohlwend Guitar II Drew Stedman Bass Eric Stratton, SUBS: Steve Perakis (4/6), Dave Shelton^ ^denotes Department of Music Faculty

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PRODUCTION STAFF

Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance .............................................................. Lenny Leibowitz

Chair, Department of Music ............................................................................................. Nick Ross

Managing Director ............................................................................................Elizabeth Saltzgiver

Production Manager .................................................................................................. Hannah Hahn

Technical Director ........................................................................................................ Patrick Stone

Costume Shop Supervisor .................................................................................... Anna Grywalski

Movement Coach/Voice Coach ........................................................................... Melinda Murphy

Fight Director ............................................................................................................... Mark Mineart

Theatrical Intimacy Director............................................................................. Jeanine Thompson

Assistant Lighting Designer/Lead Electrician .............................................................. Paige Vick

Assistant Sound Designer ........................................................................................... Adrian Casto

Assistant Stage Managers .................................................... Catherine Brown, Ja Na’Ya Johnson

Dance Captains ........................................................................... Kinsey Calderone, Will Iannitelli

Fight Captain ....................................................................................................... Aidan McCracken

Intimacy Captain ......................................................................................................... Elise Karlstad

Assistant Technical Director ............................................................................... Marshall Duggan

Carpenter ..................................................Gordon Ballou, Jacci Curtis, Nick Hahn, Olivia Rossi

Charge Artist ................................................................................................................. Isaac Ramsey

Scenic Artist ........................................................................................................ Theodore Marshall

Properties Lead.......................................................................................................... Natalie Neville

Properties Artisan .................................................................................................... Helen Sminkey

Scenic & Props Run Crew .. Colin Clevenger, Jesse Edwards, Kirra Jones, Vivian Steele, Noah Williams

Wardrobe Lead .................................................................................................................... Lili Ducy

Drapers

Stitchers

Wardrobe Run Crew

Nora Root, Max Lozada

Addie Richmond, Mary Yaw-McMullan

Annelyse Birner, Elise Fellinger, Mina Lim, Maria Nigro, Maya Thomas, Bella Wrabel

Assistant Lead Electrician Stephen O’Hara

Electrician Josie Rocca

Lighting Programmer Anna Hundt

Light Board Operator Zeke Davenport

Spot Light Operators

Electrics Shop Hang Crew

Ryan Caraway, Lauren Johnson, Alex Snodgrass

Dani Kirkham, Apple Owens, Colin Paisely, Anna Porter, Carter Rawlins, Kaya Shellhammer, Alex Snodgrass, Gail Sparks, Vivian Steele, Bella Wrabel

Sound Engineer (A1) Chris Bacu

Sound Engineer (A2) Helen Sminkey

House Manager Natalie Neville

Graphic Design ................................................................................................................. Trevor List

Digital Media ........................ Halle Audette, Maya Cidale, Jane Cook, Ana Kusenberger, Aidan McCracken, Katelyn Miller

SCENIC STUDIO ASSISTANTS

Dean Buford

Connor Christopher

Marshall Duggan

Anna Hundt

Dani Kirkham

Natalie Neville

Helen Sminkey

COSTUME SHOP ASSISTANTS

Lilian Ducy

Max Lozada

Theodore Marshall

Nora Root

Vivian Steele

LIGHTING & SOUND ASSISTANTS

Christopher Bacu

Adrian Casto

Nathan Frewen

Stephen O’Hara

Haley Potts

Paige Vick

BOX OFFICE ASSISTANTS

Cami Borders

Katie Debolt

Maggie Glanc

Dani Kirkham

Ja Na’Ya Johnson

Stephen O’Hara

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT I

Scene 1A - The City of Chicago FOOTLOOSE* .................................................................... Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen, & Company

Scene 1B - The Town of Bomont, in Church ON ANY SUNDAY Rev. Shaw, Ren, Ethel, & Company

Scene 2 - The Churchyard

Scene 3 - Behind a Gas Station THE GIRL GETS AROUND** Chuck, Ariel, Travis, & Lyle

Scene 4 - A High School Hallway

I CAN’T STAND STILL Ren SOMEBODY’S EYES Rusty, Urleen, Wendy Jo, & Company

Scene 5 - The Moore Home LEARNING TO BE SILENT Vi, Ethel, & Ariel

Scene 6 - Burger Blast HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO+ Ariel, Rusty, Wendy Jo, & Urleen

Scene 7 - The Great Plains of Bomont SOMEBODY’S EYES - Scene Change Rusty, Wendy Jo, & Urleen

Scene 8 - The Moore Home SOMEBODY’S EYES- Reprise......................... Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen, Chuck, Lyle, & Travis HEAVEN HELP ME........................................................................................................... Rev. Shaw

Scene 9 - The High School Gym / The Church

I’M FREE* / HEAVEN HELP ME .................................................... Ren, Rev. Shaw, & Company 15-minute Intermission

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT II

Scene 1 - The Bar-B-Que, a Country Western Dance Hall

STILL ROCKIN’ Cowboy Bob & His Band LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY Rusty & Company

Scene 2 - The Moore Home

CAN YOU FIND IT IN YOUR HEART?...................................................................................... Vi

Scene 3 - The Junk Yard

DANCING IS NOT A CRIME ......................................................................................................Ren

MAMA SAYS (YOU CAN’T BACK DOWN) .................... Willard, Bickle, Garvin, Jeter, & Ren MAMA SAYS - Encore .............................................................................................. Willard & Boys

Scene 4 - Under the Train Bridge

ALMOST PARADISE++ ..................................................................................................Ren & Ariel

Scene 5 - The Town Hall

Scene 6 - The Moore Home

HEAVEN HELP ME - Reprise .......................................................................................... Rev. Shaw

Scene 6A - The Church

Scene 6B - The Churchyard CAN YOU FIND IT IN YOUR HEART? - Reprise ........................................................ Rev. Shaw

Scene 7 - The Gym

FOOTLOOSE* - Finale ........................................................................................................ Company

All Music by Tom Snow, except: *Kenny Loggins; **Sammy Hagar; +Jim Steinman; ++Eric Carmen All Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, except: “Footloose” lyrics by Dean Pitchford and Kenny Loggins

BIOGRAPHIES

Lenny Leibowitz (Director) is in his tenth year as a member of the Otterbein Theatre faculty. Since his arrival in Westerville, Lenny has directed Forever Plaid, Cabaret, Our Town, The Pirates of Penzance, Side by Side by Sondheim, The Pajama Game, An Enemy of the People, Guys & Dolls, Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady, Into the Woods, Baby, Clybourne Park, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Top Girls, Fiddler on the Roof, Radium Girls, Hay Fever, and Adding Machine: A Musical. Lenny will next be directing The Last Five Years for The Contemporary in Columbus. As founding artistic director of Marvell Rep, Off-Broadway, Lenny directed 11 productions, including The Threepenny Opera, which received a Drama Desk nomination for Best Revival of a Musical. Other New York directing credits include the world premiere of Brian Yorkey’s Making Tracks, which ran Off-Broadway at Rockefeller Center’s Taipei Theater. Lenny has directed at some of the nation’s leading regional theatres including the Olney Theatre, the National Players, the Huntington Theatre’s Breaking Ground Festival, and the New Harmony Theatre, where he was artistic director for four years. A Philadelphia native, he made his professional debut as a piano soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra. He received his B.A. from Columbia University and his M.F.A. from Boston University. Member, SDC and AEA.

Lori Kay Harvey (Music Director) is an Associate Professor of music at Otterbein University. She has music directed over 40 shows in central Ohio and throughout the US and has performed extensively as an actor/singer/dancer on both national and international tours and in numerous regional theatres. Recent Otterbein credits include Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812, 9 to 5, Bright Star, A Little Night Music, and Something Rotten. Tour credits: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Grease . Regional: Next to Normal, Beauty and the Beast, Jekyll and Hyde, The Taffetas, Camelot, The Who’s Tommy, Damn Yankees, Brigadoon, Carousel, The Desert Song and The Good War. Concert credits: Soprano soloist with Westerville Symphony, Springfield Symphony and Newark-Granville Symphony, Columbus Dance Theatre, Mozart “Requiem” with The National Chorale (Avery Fisher Hall). Recordings: Puttin’ On the Ritz with Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (Carnegie Hall and recorded on TELARC label), and The Magical Music of Disney (Cincinnati Music Hall and Circle Theatre, IN, recorded on TELARC label and GRAMMY- nominated). Television credits: Sex in the City, Guiding Light, Mel Torme’s Christmas Special, and various commercials and industrials. Education: BS in Voice Performance and Theatre from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Member of Actor’s Equity Association. Thanks to the entire cast, crew, creative team, and band for all their hard work and now…it’s time to dance!

Anna Elliott (Choreographer) Born and raised in Ohio, Anna began studying dance at an early age. She has extensive training in tap, jazz, ballet and musical theater. Anna became a Radio City Rockette at the age of 18 and was fortunate enough to be a part of this legendary group of women for 8 years. While with the Rockettes she performed on the Today Show, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting. You can find her in the 75th Celebration Edition book titled Radio City Spectacular. Anna was also a part of the ensemble in the First National Broadway Tour of 42nd Street choreographed by Randy Skinner and performed in many theaters across the country. Currently, Anna is a member of the dance faculty here at Otterbein University where she teaches tap, jazz and ballet. She has had the honor of being a part of the very well-known department of theater and dance since 2013. As a faculty member, she has choreographed for dance concerts: Move Me, Gloriously Grimm and Escape to Wonderland. She was the Associate Choreographer next to Stella Hiatt Kane for Otterbein’s

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production of Thoroughly Modern Millie and Singin in the Rain. Thank you to Lenny and Lori Kay for a fabulous time creating Footloose and a special thanks to her husband, Greg, her 3 kids, and her mom for their unwavering love and support to continue to do what she loves.

Isaac Ramsey (Scenic Designer) is the Associate Professor of Scenic Design and joined the theatre and dance faculty in 2022. He teaches courses in Scenic Design, Scenic Painting, Computer Graphics, and Period Styles in addition to mentoring student designers and painters. At Otterbein, Isaac has designed scenery for Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812, The Importance of Being Earnest, Beehive, 9 to 5, Cabaret, Everybody, Bright Star, Dance 2022: Find Me in the Shadows, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Prior to coming to Otterbein, Isaac served as the Associate Professor of Scenic Design at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, GA where he designed many productions including Green Day’s American Idiot, Puffs, Ride the Cyclone, and A Doll’s House Part 2. He is active in several professional organizations and is a regular presenter at the Southeastern Theatre Conference, where he has taught workshops on 3D Printing, Model Making, and Rendering in Procreate. He has designed regionally at the Connecticut Repertory Theatre, Actor’s Express (ATL), and The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio here in Columbus. Isaac is a central Ohio native and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Miami University and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut. In addition to his theatrical work, Isaac is a theatrical and headshot photographer, muralist, and dad. Much love to Rowan and Freya. Portfolio: www.isaacramsey.net

Rebecca White (Costume Designer) Rebecca holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. Specializing in Costume Design, Clothing History, Costume Crafts, and Stage Makeup, Rebecca has been leading the costume area at Otterbein since 2007. In addition to numerous Otterbein University productions, she has had the privilege to design or construct costumes for The Santa Fe Opera, Otterbein Summer Theatre, Denison University, Short North Stage, the Minnesota Centennial Showboat, Park Square Theatre, The Milwaukee Rep, and internationally for equine performer Luke Gingerich. Rebecca is the Director of Design & Technology at Otterbein and leads the student recruitment efforts for all designers, artisans, technicians, and stage managers that make Otterbein productions look, sound, and run so brilliantly. Some of Rebecca’s favorite costume designs at Otterbein include School for Scandal, A little Night Music, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which received a Peggy Ezekiel Award of Outstanding Achievement from the USITT Ohio Valley Section.

TJ Gerckens (Lighting Designer) is the lighting faculty member at Otterbein, a USA829 Lighting Designer, and an Otterbein alumnus. At Otterbein, he designed the lighting for Natasha…, 9 to 5, Bright Star, Dance 2022: Find me in the Shadows (with Luca Fragiotta/Sage Wuertzer), A Gentleman’s Guide….., Into a Lamplit Room, Dance 2020: The Wild Within (with John Diver), Chicago, Oklahoma!, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Diary of Anne Frank, Adding Machine: A Musical, Damn Yankees, Dance 2016: The Goddess, The Crucible, Fiddler on the Roof, Dance 2015: Famously Yours...Forever, Dance 2014: Tell-Tale Poe, and Into the Woods. T.J. has been part of the design team for the Tony Award winner and MacArthur “Genius” Mary Zimmerman for 30+ years. His designs have appeared on Broadway (Metamorphoses); OffBroadway (Davinci, Galileo...); regional theatres including the Goodman, Guthrie, Arena Stage, Oregon Shakespeare Festival; Metropolitan Opera; LA Opera; LaScala Opera (Italy); Sydney Opera House, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Brisbane in Australia, and in London, England, and WuZhen, China. His awards include NYC’s Drama Desk and Lortel Awards

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(Metamorphoses), Chicago’s Jefferson Awards (The Odyssey and Metamorphoses), and the award for “Exemplifying the Art of Collaboration” from Entertainment Design Magazine. He is married to set designer/scenic artist Stephanie Gerckens.

Kitty Mader (Sound Designer/Lighting & Sound Supervisor) is a sound designer and engineer from Avon, Ohio. She received her BFA in Design and Technology for theatre from Otterbein in 2022 and is currently the department’s Lighting and Sound Supervisor. Kitty has worked in renowned theatres such as TexARTS in Lakeway, Texas (Sound Designer), Otterbein Summer Theatre (Sound Designer/Lighting and Sound Supervisor), Weston Theater in Weston, Vermont (Assistant Audio Supervisor), The Great Lakes Theater in Cleveland, Ohio (A2), and the Bard Summerscape Music and Opera Festival in upstate New York (Audio Assistant). She has sound designed many Otterbein productions, including Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 (2024), Everybody (2023), Cabaret (2023), Bright Star (2023), and Black Comedy (2022). Other productions Kitty has worked on include 9 to 5 (TexARTS, 2023), Marry Me a Little, Hair (Weston, 2022), The 39 Steps (Great Lakes, 2022), and Le Roi Arthus (Bard, 2021). Kitty is delighted to be sound designing Footloose this year, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Rachel Heine (Stage Manager) National Tours: Girl From the North Country, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Rock of Ages 10th Anniversary Tour, The Illusionists, 42nd Street, Once. Off-Broadway: Primary Stages. Regional: Alley Theatre (Houston, TX), Human Race Theatre Company (Dayton, OH), Columbus Children’s Theatre, The Contemporary, Short North Stage (Columbus, OH). Education: Otterbein University (Class of 2013). Proud member of AEA. @rehstagemanager

Hannah Hahn (Production Manager) joined the Theatre & Dance faculty/staff in the fall of 2022 as the Production Manager and Stage Management Mentor. She teaches and mentors student stage managers along with production-related duties. Hannah’s most recent local stage management credits include: The Importance of Being Earnest (Otterbein), Skeleton Crew (The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio), Rigoletto (Opera Columbus), and I Do! I Do! (Otterbein Summer Theatre). Additionally, Hannah stage manages the CAPA Marquee Awards Showcase each year – a Columbus-based theatre education program that feeds into the national Jimmy Awards for high school students. She has worked with the program in many capacities since its inaugural year in 2019. She enjoys teaching and sharing her experiences as a stage manager through workshops and Thespy adjudication at various state Thespian Festivals and International Thespian Festival each year. You might even catch her as a CAPA House Manager at the Riffe Center Theatre Complex or the historic Southern Theatre. Hannah holds a BFA in Theatre Design & Technology from Otterbein University. www.HannahHahn.net

Melinda Murphy (Voice and Movement Coach) teaches Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais Method® in the Otterbein Theatre and Dance Department, with application to movement, voice, characterization, singing, and dance. Melinda is one of the few teachers trained in both methods; she combines them in her private practice in Columbus, and in classes and seminars for performing artists at other Ohio colleges. Since coming to Otterbein, she also trained to teach Fitzmaurice Voice work for its specialized tools for improving the voice and breath. Melinda has coached Otterbein productions since the turn of the century. She has also coached equestrians, figure skaters, musicians, and competitive barbershop quartets and choruses, including the two-time international gold medalist Southern Gateway Chorus.

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Patrick Stone (Technical Director) began his tenure as the Technical Director at Otterbein in the fall of 2014. He holds an MFA from the University of South Dakota and a Bachelor of Arts from Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. He is an ETCP certified Theatrical Rigger. He teaches classes in stagecraft, properties, metal working, technical direction, wood working, and motion scenery. Patrick also enjoys consulting with theatres ranging from professional through junior high school. He would like to teach the world to dance, as soon as he learns how to himself.

Jeanine Thompson (Theatrical Intimacy Director) Jeanine is honored to be returning to Otterbein as the Theatrical Intimacy Director for Footloose and to be working with the wonderful production team and cast. Her previous production work at Otterbein includes Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812, The Importance of Being Earnest, 9 to 5, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cabaret, I Do! I Do!, Baby, Our Town, and A Little Night Music. Jeanine is an Emeritus Professor of OSU’s Department of Theatre, who specializes in performance, directing, movement, theatrical intimacy, and creation of new works. Her artistry has been greatly influenced by her work with Anne Bogart and the SITI Company, Dance Theatre choreographer, John Giffin, and the French mime artist, Marcel Marceau.

Nick Abouzeid (Ensemble/Chuck Cranston Understudy) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major from Warwick, RI. Nick is so excited to be a part of Footloose! You may recently have seen him on the Otterbein stage in Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812 (Anatole), 9 to 5 (Joe), and Bright Star (Billy Cane). When he isn’t performing, you can find Nick playing football and taking long after school naps. Nick is so excited for this production and would like to thank all those involved in making this show so amazing! A huge thank you to his family and friends who always come out to show him support and love. Enjoy the show!

Tres Allison (Uncle Wes/Reverend Shaw Understudy) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major from San Antonio, TX. Tres is very grateful to be returning to the Otterbein stage! You may have seen him most recently as Jinx in Forever Plaid or as Algernon in The Importance of Being Earnest. Tres wishes to thank God, his family and friends, and the incredible cast and crew of this show. Special thanks to Lenny for being so supportive. Uncle Out! @tresallison

Halle Audette (Betty Blast/Understudy Ariel) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major with Dance, Exercise Science, and Health Promotion minors from Minneapolis, MN. Halle is so grateful for the opportunity to be back on the Cowan stage! Her Otterbein credits include Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 (Princess Mary/Guitar), 9 to 5 (Ensemble), Dance 2023: Escape to Wonderland (Queen of Hearts), Cabaret (Lulu), Bright Star (Spirit), and Dance 2022: Find Me in The Shadows (The Mistress). She would love to thank Lenny, Anna, and Lori Kay for the endless fun; and a massive thanks to YOU for supporting live theatre!

Chris Bacu (Sound Engineer A1) is a freshman BFA Design/Technology major with a Business minor from Cincinnati, OH. This is Chris’s second musical with Otterbein University, and his second time doing Footloose: The Musical. Chris stage managed the show last year at his high school. Some of his previous Otterbein credits include Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Laramie Project. Chris grew up listening to 80s music and some of his favorites are “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John, and “8675-309” by Tommy Tutone. Please enjoy the show!

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Tommy Bilczo (Ensemble) is a freshman BFA Musical Theatre major from Cleveland, OH. Tommy is blessed to make his Otterbein stage debut. Professional credits: Ralphie in A Christmas Story (Cleveland Play House), Fletcher understudy in the original studio recording/touring cast of Freaky Friday (Cleveland Play House), and John Webster in Shakespeare in Love (Cleveland Play House). Some favorite local credits include Jesus in Godspell, Shakespeare in Something Rotten, and Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. He loves you, Mom and Dad! Enjoy the show! AMDG. @tommybilczo

Evan Blust (Ren McCormack) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major with a Dance minor from Trenton, OH. This is his seventh mainstage production and he couldn’t be more excited to be spending it cutting loose! Previous Otterbein credits include Cabaret (Ernst Ludwig), 9 to 5 (Dick/Dance Captain), and Dance 2022: Find Me in the Shadows (Detective). Evan would like to thank Lenny, Anna, Lori Kay, and the entire production team for granting him this wonderful opportunity. He sends all the love in the world to his family!

Catherine Brown (Assistant Stage Manager) is a freshman BFA Design/Technology major from San Antonio, TX. Catherine is super excited to be back stage managing on the mainstage. Her previous work at Otterbein includes Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812 as the Assistant Stage Manager, and The Importance of Being Earnest as the Light Board Operator. She would like to thank Reh and Ja Na’Ya for being such a wonderful team to work with, all of her professors, and team girl.

Sam Bryant (Willard Hewitt) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major from Cary, NC. His past Otterbein credits include Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812 (Andrey/Bolkonsky/ Ensemble), Forever Plaid (Sparky), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Snug), and more! He is also the president of Mainstage Improv and Co-President of the Acafellas. When not on stage, he can be seen nonchalantly pondering in the library, sipping on his pink drink. He would like to thank his family, friends, and mentors. Mama says enjoy the show!

Kinsey Calderone (Ensemble/ Urleen Understudy) is a BFA Musical Theatre major with a Public Relations minor from Lexington, NC. Kinsey is always grateful to be on the Cowan stage. When she’s not working three survival jobs, in a rehearsal room or filming self-tapes, she practices overthinking, the quest for the perfect powdered donut, and the art of napping. She would like to thank Anna, Lenny, Ray, and LK and remind everyone that all good stories start with a spontaneous dance break. Enjoy the show!

Dominic Catrone (Bickle) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major with a Dance minor from New Albany, OH. He is thrilled to be back on the mainstage! Otterbein credits: Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 (Servant), 9 to 5: The Musical (Bob Enright), and Dance 2023: Escape to Wonderland (Ensemble). Other roles: The Sound of Music (Rolf) and Les Misérables (Enjolras). Dominic has worked around Columbus at the Short North Stage, the Butterfly Guild, and Evolution Theater Company. He thanks his family and friends for their love and support.

Maya Cidale (Lulu Warnicker/Understudy Vi Moore) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major from Austin, TX. This is Maya’s OTD debut. Come see more from her as Patsy Cline in Always..Patsy Cline at Otterbein Summer Theatre this year! She wants to express that she couldn’t be more grateful to her castmates and the production team for a great first rehearsal process!

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Seamus Clark (Travis/ Ren Understudy) is a freshman BFA Musical Theatre major from Wilmington, DE. This is Seamus’ debut on the Cowan Hall Stage! He recently was a student dramaturge in Otterbein’s production of The Laramie Project. He’d like to thank Lenny Leibowitz, Anna Elliott, Lori Kay Havey, and all of the other members of this production for their hard work. Instagram: @seamusclarkmt

Melody Cohen (Rusty) is a junior Musical Theatre major with a Race and Ethnic Studies minor from San Francisco, CA. Past shows include Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 (Ensemble/US Marya), Beehive! (Gina), 9 to 5 (Roz), Fairview (Keisha), and more. She is so happy to be cutting loose with such a stellar cast and crew! She’d like to thank Lenny, Lori Kay, Anna, and her understudy Maren for being beyond incredible throughout the process as well as Simone and the rest of her support system for their unwavering love and support.

Dennis Davenport (Keyboard 2) is a Professor of Music at Otterbein. He teaches in the BFA musical theatre program and in general education for the First Year Experience, Honors, and Senior Year Experience programs. Recent music direction includes I Do! I Do!, Baby, Pirates of Penzance, Forever Plaid and Beehive: The 60’s Musical for Otterbein Summer Theatre, and The Pajama Game and Cabaret for Otterbein Theatre & Dance.

Zeke Davenport (Light Board Op) is a freshman BFA Design/Technology major from Westerville, OH. Zeke has previously been involved with Otterbein’s productions of Beehive: The 60’s Musical, The Importance of Being Earnest, Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812, and The Laramie Project. Working on Footloose has been a splendid experience for Zeke. Zeke also enjoys playing, composing, listening to, and discussing music.

Sherlyn Diaz (Ensemble) is a junior BFA Acting major with a Dance minor from Austin, TX. She is very excited to be a part of Footloose for the second time. Sherlyn would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Claire Dillon (Wendy Jo) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major with a Dance minor from Cincinnati, OH. Claire is thrilled to be making her mainstage debut! At Otterbein, you may have seen her in the ADP The Best Damn Thing (Ellie) or Songs for a New World (Woman 1). Other credits include The Rocky Horror Show (Ensemble, u/s Columbia), Mean Girls (Cady), and Frozen (Elsa). She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant love and support. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Lili Ducy (Wardrobe Lead) is a sophomore BFA Design/Technology major from Westerville, OH. This is her second time wardrobe leading at Otterbein and she is excited for the challenge of working on a show with so many costumes.

Marshall Duggan (Assistant Technical Director) is a junior Design/Technology major from Thibodaux, LA. His focus is in technical direction and scenic technology. He is excited to have helped build this massive show and for all to watch it! He would like to thank his girlfriend and parents for their support.

Ciela Elliott (Onstage Swing) is a freshman BFA Musical Theatre major with a Dance minor from New York. Ciela is thrilled to be making her Otterbein debut! Ciela has appeared Off-Broadway at 59E59 (Occupied Territories) and has performed throughout

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NYC including Lincoln Center, Paradise Factory, Dixon Place, Alvin Ailey and Davenport Theatre, performing alongside the late Rebecca Luker in a Piece of Mind reading. Ciela is a proud alumna of the pre-professional division at French American Ballet Theatre. Favorite school credits: Mean Girls (Regina George), Legally Blonde (Brooke). XOXO

Julia Fyie (Percussion) is a senior Biology major with Chemistry and Math minors from Lancaster, OH. She is excited to be performing in her first musical ever. While at Otterbein, she has been a part of the Cardinal Marching Band, Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support, and Tomasz for giving her this opportunity.

Megan Gault (Ariel Moore) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major with a Dance minor from San Antonio, TX. Megan is so blessed to be making her mainstage debut! Starting as a dancer at 3 years old, Megan quickly realized her love for performing went even further to include singing and acting. She would like to thank Jesus, her friends, family, and professors for continuing to push her towards accomplishing her goals.

Jaxon Gholston (Coach Roger Dunbar) is a BFA Musical Theatre major from New York City, NY. Jaxon is thrilled to be back in Cowan to share this incredible show with all of you. This semester Jaxon starred in the student led production of 21 Chump Street as Justin Laboy and was a part of the ensemble of 9 to 5 his freshman year. Jaxon would like to thank his friends, family, and teachers for everything they’ve done throughout this process. Enjoy the show!

Brianna Gutierrez-Diaz (Ensemble/Cowgirl Junice/Understudy Wendy Jo) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major with a Dance minor from Pensacola, FL. She is thrilled to be back on the stage in her second mainstage production. Previous Otterbein credits include Maria/Violet Understudy in 9 to 5, Rachel in The Best Damn Thing (Advanced Directing Project), and Naomi in 21 Chump Street (Student-led Production). She thanks her family, professors, and friends for their love and support! Enjoy the show!

Tomasz Jarzecki (Drums), originally from Poland, is a Columbus based drummer/ percussionist. He is a graduate of University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, where he completed BM and MM in percussion performance. Tomasz is a selfproclaimed “jack-of-all-genres,” and likes to perform in various musical settings. From a symphony stage to a country band stand, he’s done it. Tomasz can be seen performing regularly for Otterbein University’s theatre productions, OSU opera productions, Columbus Children Theatre, as well as smaller productions throughout the city. On a national level, he was a percussionist for two national tours of the 2001 Broadway revival of the musical Oklahoma! He has played drums for many local bands, including Juke Joint Saints, Christy Angeletti Band, Ray Massa’s Eurorhythms, In Full Swing Big Band, Clavesonic Latin Jazz Project, Big Rockin’ Blues Band, and others. As of 2024, Tomasz is in his 6th year teaching as an adjunct at Otterbein’s Music department where he has taught Percussion Methods class to BME freshmen students, percussion lessons to both majors and non-majors, and has directed the Otterbein University Percussion Ensemble.

Will Iannitelli (Chuck Cranston/Dance Captain) is a sophomore Musical Theatre major with Dance and Exercise Science minors from Austin, TX. Some of his previous Otterbein performances include Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, and 9 to 5 (Ensemble);

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and he will be performing in the upcoming Otterbein Summer Theater season in The Glass Menagerie (Jim) and Dames at Sea (Dick). He has had so much fun in this process and he hopes you enjoy the show!

Josh Jaffe (Lyle, Willard u/s) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theater major with a Dance minor from Mundelein, IL. He is thrilled to be back on the Otterbein stage! You may have previously seen him in Otterbein’s production of 9 to 5 (Tinsworthy/Ensemble), or music directing a variety of student works through 11th Hour Theatre. He would like to thank his friends, family, and especially his mom who has come to see Josh after all these years finally get to perform “The Girl Gets Around.” Enjoy the show!

Ja Na’Ya Johnson (Assistant Stage Manager) is a sophomore BA Theatre major with Marketing and Film Studies minors from Columbus, OH. Working on this show has been amazing! Being able to see what goes into the process of such a big show-- watching all the elements come together to create a story never fails to have such a satisfying outcome. Shoutout to the amazing SM team Reh & Catherine- absolute rockstars! To her close ones— prepare for her to continue singing this show for the next month or so. XO.

Gavin Juni (A Cop/Country Fiddler) is a freshman Musical Theatre major from San Francisco, CA. Gavin is very excited and grateful to be in his first Otterbein mainstage production. He is thankful for all he has learned in just two semesters and is excited to continue growing. This show has given him the opportunity to work with such hardworking and passionate people. Gavin is thankful for his peers and mentors who have pushed and guided him through this process.

Elise Karlstad (Urleen/Intimacy Captain) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major with a Dance minor from Stillwater, MN. Elise is thrilled to be part of Footloose and thankful for your support. You may have seen Elise in productions such as Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812, Cabaret, Dance 2022: Find Me in The Shadows, Dance 2023: Escape To Wonderland, 9 to 5, or in Beehive. She is grateful for her family and friends who continuously support her and the cast and crew who make this show amazing! CUT FOOTLOOSE!

Ana Kusenberger (Ethel McCormack) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major from San Antonio, TX. She is excited to be returning to Cowan Hall for a show set in her favorite decade: the 80s! You may have seen Ana in Beehive as Laura/Janis Joplin, a role for which she received the “Best Performance of the Year (Adult) 2024” award from the Arts Council of Westerville. She would like to thank Lenny, Lori Kay, Anna, and Reh for making this process fun and collaborative! She dedicates this show to her sister, Jamie, who became a mother last December. @anakusenberger

Brian T. Lang (Tenor Sax, Bari. Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Harmonica) hailing from Westerville, is a multiple woodwind specialist who has spent much of the last 10 years touring with national and international productions including Cats the Musical, The Color Purple, Elf: The Musical, In the Mood: Live, The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, and The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He has performed in all 50 states and many countries including most recently (summer of 2024) a tour of China with the musical Annie. Brian is thrilled to be back in central Ohio, where he can spend more time with family and friends and perform locally.

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Anderson Law (Cowboy Bob/Jeter) is a freshman BFA Musical Theatre major from Rockledge, FL. Anderson is so excited to be making his mainstage debut in Footloose! He loves this show and is ecstatic to be playing THE Cowboy Bob and Jeter. Anderson would like to thank his parents and the production team for all their love and support. Anderson hopes the audience enjoys the show and keeps rockin’! @andlaw10

Max Lozada (Draper) is a junior BA Theatre major with a Dance minor from Chillicothe, OH. They have previously been a draper for The Importance of Being Earnest and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. They have also previously worked on The Laramie Project as an assistant costume designer. They are extremely excited to be given another opportunity to create! They want to thank Annabelle for being their biggest supporter, and their friends here in Otterbein. Enjoy the show!

Aidan McCracken (Reverend Shaw Moore/Fight Captain) is a junior BFA Acting major from Loveland, OH. Prior to college, he studied at the Cincinnati Actor’s Studio and Academy participating in their two-year studio program (Thanks Gina!). Previous Otterbein credits include The Importance of Being Earnest (Jack Worthing) and This is Our Youth (Dennis Ziegler). He has also worked professionally with companies such as Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Otterbein Summer Theatre, and The Ghostlight Stage Company. He will soon be working with the Hoosier Shakespeare Festival. Enjoy the show!

Zella Meyer (Ensemble) is a sophomore BFA Acting major with Dance and Exercise Science minors from Seattle, WA. It is a dream come true for Zella to be a part of this production! Her previous Otterbein credits include Dance 2023: Escape to Wonderland. On campus, Zella is one of the presidents of Otterbein Dance Club (@otterbeindanceclub). She is so grateful to all of the Otterbein faculty for their guidance and all those who support her in her life <3.

Pheobe Mock (Vi Moore) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major from Overland Park, KS. Phoebe is excited to be back on the Cowan stage for Footloose! You may have last seen her as Violet in 9 to 5 or as Mrs. Gibbs in Our Town. This summer she will be in New Mexico performing as Amber in Hairspray! She wants to thank her family and her kitty Daphne for their support.

Natalie Neville (Properties Lead) is a junior BFA Design/Technology major from Heath, OH. Shout out to all the homies, friends, pals, and acquaintances. Nat hopes you like all the props. Enjoy the show. #Techyeah #Teamgirl

Stephen O’Hara (Assistant Lead Electrician) is a sophomore BFA Design/Technology major from Cincinnati, OH. His Otterbein credits include The Laramie Project, Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812, The Importance of Being Earnest, 9 to 5, and Cabaret. In his spare time, Stephen enjoys true crime podcasts, hiking, and curling up with a good book. Love as always to Mom, Dad and Chaz.

Apple Owens (Ensemble/Onstage Swing) is a freshman BFA Musical Theatre major from Los Angeles, CA. Apple is thrilled to be making her Otterbein debut and is so grateful to her professors and cast mates for making the experience so special. She would also like to thank her friends and family for their endless support. Enjoy the show!

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Colin Paisley (Garvin/Cowboy Bob Understudy) is a freshman BFA Musical Theater major from Cumming, GA. Colin Paisley is excited to make his Otterbein mainstage debut. He’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to his family and friends that have helped him along the way and a big thanks to his sister Alysa. Colin hopes you enjoy the show and cut loose!

Kateje Palmer (Eleanor Dunbar) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major with a Dance minor from San Antonio, TX. She is excited to be in her second show with Otterbein Theatre following her experience playing a fairy and understudying Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Carter Rawlins (Principal Harry Clark) is a freshman BFA Musical Theatre major from Marion, OH. Carter is so excited to be making his Otterbein mainstage debut! Carter would like to thank his family and the Otterbein staff for their love and support. Enjoy the show!

Maren Rhoads (Ensemble/Understudy Rusty) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major and Communication Studies minor from Amherst, OH. She’s elated to be part of Otterbein Theatre and Dance’s production of Footloose. Maren was last seen onstage as Cecily Cardew in Otterbein’s fall play, The Importance of Being Earnest. Past credits include Moon Over Buffalo (Charlotte Hay), Fun Home (Medium Alison), and Rodger & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Ella). Maren would like to thank this incredible cast, crew, and creative team. Endless love to her friends and family for their constant support!

Nora Root (Draper) is a BA Theatre and English major with an Art minor from Hilliard, OH. Nora is so excited to be working on this show with such a talented cast and crew. She is proud of what she has created and cannot wait to see it displayed. She hopes you enjoy Footloose and are excited about the upcoming season.

Dave Shelton (Bass Guitar) is a jazz bass instructor at Otterbein who graduated from New School University (NYC) with a B.F.A. in Jazz Performance, with the double bass as his primary instrument, in 2008. While living in NYC, Shelton performed with a wide array of artists including Charles Bradley, Sly5thAve, Jay Jennings (Snarky Puppy), Melanie Charles and rising country star, Denitia. After moving to Columbus in 2018, Shelton quickly became a mainstay on the local jazz and R&B scenes, performing with Bobby Floyd, Mary McClendon, Shawn “Dr.Thunder” Wallace, Laura Camara, Eddie Bayard, and Vaughn Weister’s Famous Jazz Orchestra. Shelton has also performed at the Jazz and Rib Fest, the CBUS Soul Fest, and at the Columbus Commons Summer Stage with The Deal Breakers, which is a collective of local musicians playing Go-Go, a percussion-heavy funk music that originated in Washington D.C..

Keliah Schertz (Ensemble/Understudy Ethel) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major with a Dance minor from Peoria, IL. Her Otterbein credits include Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812 (Natasha), 9 to 5 (Ensemble/Judy Understudy), Dance 2023: Escape to Wonderland (Ensemble/Dance Captain), Bright Star (Edna), and Dance 2022: Find Me in the Shadows (The Child). She would like to thank the faculty and production team for all their hard work and support! She hopes you enjoy the show!

Helen Sminkey (Prop Artisan) is a freshman BFA Design/Technology major from Elgin, OK. This is her fourth production here at Otterbein, the previous shows include The Importance of Being Earnest and The Laramie Project. Helen is extremely grateful to have had

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this opportunity. She feels like she has learned a lot from this experience and is excited for the opportunities to Prop Lead in the future. She would like to thank her family and friends for all the love and support. #teamgirl

Drew Stedman (Guitar 2) Music has been Drew Stedman’s primary passion his entire life. He is a versatile multi-instrumentalist with a particular talent for songwriting and composition. Drew has been part of the Columbus music scene for over a decade, and is known for performing with several local acts including The Liner Notes, Vivid Garden, The Cosmic Nothings, and Ancient Peach. Drew has also performed throughout the United States. He had the pleasure of opening for Shakey Graves at the Redwood in Los Angeles. He also performed with The Royal Band, as well as the artist, James Apollo, providing support on tour for the indie-rock band Lord Huron. More recently, Drew has performed on guitar, bass, and classical guitar in productions by Short North Stage, CATCO, and Opera Columbus, including Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, The Carole King Musical, The Wild Party, Head Over Heels, 9 to 5: The Musical, and La Traviata Drew is currently completing work on several recording projects.

Joel Steward (Drums) holds a BM in Jazz Performance from Capital University and has been playing professionally since he was 15, performing everything from pop, jazz, rock and big band to musical theatre, orchestral, and concert band music. He is currently the drummer for The Hip Replacements, a 7-piece soul/Motown band. He has also performed with The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio, Vaughn Weister’s Famous Jazz Orchestra, The New Basics Brass Band, The Newark Civic Symphony, The Central Ohio Symphony, VaudVillities Bravo Musical Revue, and Player’s Theatre of Columbus.

Eric Stratton (Bass) is a bassist and guitarist from Westerville, Ohio. He graduated from Otterbein University in 2019 with degrees in Double Bass Performance and Jazz Studies, and enjoys playing a variety of genres, ranging from classical to jazz to rock and metal. Musical theatre is one of Eric’s favorite performing opportunities, and his credits include Short North Stage, Columbus Children’s Theatre, and the Contemporary Theatre of Ohio. Eric is also a piano tuner and technician serving the Central Ohio Area.

Paige Vick (Lead Electrician/Assistant Lighting Designer) is a senior BFA Design/ Technology major with a Philosophy minor from Ellicott City, MD. She is very excited for her very last show at Otterbein. She will be attending University of Illinois Urbana Champaign’s MFA program this fall and is excited to grow her skills even more and make more art. Enjoy the show!

HONORARY CAST LIST

Otterbein University Department of Theatre & Dance honors those who have given so generously during the 2024-25 Academic Year. Members who give annually at the Director and Producer level are included in the Joanne Van Sant Society. Thank you for contributing to the education of our students!

Producer ($5,000+)

Dr. Bernard Chang Nevalyn Fritsche Nevil

Director ($1,000-$4,999)

Anonymous

Tim & Kris Doney

Margaret Morgan & Richard E. Doone

Hushak Family Fund

Anthony & Denise Iannitelli

Dr. Douglas R. & Mary Pat Knight

Larry Boord

Daniel Bear

Al & Louise Minor

Charles & Maruja Paule

Ruth Tallman Pifer Fund

Fabiana Azevedo & Roberto Silva

Kent D. Stuckey

Tyler A. TerMeer

Designer ($500-$999)

George & Debra Hoffman

Donna Kerr

Gordon & Holly Brewer

David C. & Nancy E. Smith Evans

Anne Filbert & Mark Hess

Diva ($250-$499)

Ron Lykins

Nationwide Foundation

Richard Arndt & Karen Miller

Dr. Kay Atkinson Ball

Troy A. & Kathleen Bonte

Kirk Carlson

Dr. C. Brent DeVore & Nancy E. Nikiforow

Dr. Benedicta Enrile

Gloria Zide Absi

Patricia Balassone

Fred & Patricia Baum

Carol Boehm

Chip Bruchac

Len & Sharon Bussard

Candyce G. Canzoneri

Michael Carlson

Dr. Sharon & Terry Carlson

Barbara J. Clapham

David Clark

Mary Lou Clemans

Alan & Christy Coupland

Tim & Pam Curry

John L. & Sharon Davis

Sharon Dawley

Julie Doel

Diane Driessen

Margaret English Duffy

Keith Dufrane

Carolyn Eisele

Alyce Douce Elbert

Brian & Sandra Freer

Craig & Rachel Freshour

Mark Havanec

Vince & Gayle Herried

Jack W. & Peggy Moreland

Brad Ostroff

Dr. Kent Shafer

Douglas R. Smeltz

Star ($100-$249)

James Farmer

Peggy Garrison & Kenneth Truman

Jack George

William H. Carpenter & Eva W. Goode

Carmenza Gutierrez

William Hoffert

Douglas & Joan Hoover

Lynda Huey

David & Ruth Larcomb

Michael & Trudy K. Mason

Dr. Pearson McWane

Thomas Mertzlufft

Bonnie Moses

Dennis B. & Marjorie Munger

David Mylander

Dennis O. & Sue Ann Norton

William Ostrander & Jill Schultz

James R. & Martha Owens

James E. Paxton

Sally Kay Rice

David & Beverly Stamm

Steven & Karyn Stancy

Dr. John & Sally Stefano

Lois Frances Szudy

John Volpi

Sarah Lynne Whybrew

Rev. Laura Cean Wilson

Dr. Patricia M. Ryan

Elizabeth A. Salt

Judith Mack Salyer

Albert & Louise Siegel

Linda Simpson

Alan E. Smith &

Linda Montgomery

Kristy & Denis Smith

Joseph & Kari Anne Souder

Jon & Joyce Stonebraker

Bruce Storts

Ellen Stukenberg

Madelon Timmons

Janice W. Townsley

Elizabeth E. Tracy

Craig & Carol Young

Diane Chitty & John Weed

Alan & Kathy Wood

Rev. David L. Woodyard

Norma Faye Worley

Judith Zivic

HONORARY CAST LIST

Supporting Actor ($50-$99)

David & Susan Arnold

Kay F. Ball

Judy Biedenharn

Pat & Linda Blayney

Paula & Thomas Blue

Eileen & Bob Brenner

Joe H. Brown, Jr.

Mark & Elise Byers

Kenneth Carter

Ted R. Chaney

David W. Coffman

Deborah L. Coleman

Julie Cronk

Ronald W. Currin

Lauretta Anderson

Kenneth E. & Jane Baughn

Benjamin H. Bennett

Alice Stevens Bradner

Rev. Michael W. & Judy Pohner Christian

Marilyn Clark

Kenneth Cohen

Dr. Marlene Lansman Deringer

Claire Edmunds

Sandra J. Fabel

Mary Kay Forster

Elizabeth Gibson

Julianne E. Graffeo

John & Beth Gwynn

Mary Armstrong &

Ramona & James R. Edman

Gerald Glenn

Mary C. Heubach

Kimberly Fippin Hoessly

Eugenia Johnson

J. Thomas & Kathleen Jones

Suzanne Shelley & Ronald W. Jones

Margaret Lares & Donald Kadunc

Jerrold Kannel

Richard Kohn

Dr. David & Barbara Lambert

Gary A. & Barbara McKenzie

Susan Kay Park

Ensemble ($10-$49)

Ronald L. Hooker

Gypsy Stultz Johnson

Rev. Lucy Kelly

Nancy Kenish

Tom Knutsen

Kent Koester

Gregory Koltun

Evon Lineburgh

Deborah C. Madden

Barbara Glor Martin

William M. & Karen Mattes

William & Judy McCartney

Ann Ottobre

Elizabeth MacLaughlin Posadas

Dr. Meir

Russ

Victor Saylor & Anni Efthimiou

Robert & Janice Patton

Doris C. Plaine

Carol Pochodylo

Rebecca Coleman Princehorn & Clay Cormany

Karen Russell

Frank Shyjka

Susan Silbermann

Jane Sprague

Michele Wilson Toney

Joyce Shannon & David B. Warner

Wendy Ernsberger & Jim Williams

Ann & John A. Sicker

Cathy & Tod Stoessner

Margaret Strosky

Karen Susenna

James Tarpoff

Heather Thuermer

Thomas Tichenor

Elizabeth Urbano

Kurt VanMeter

Michael J. & Mary Ann Vehonsky

Kay Wagner

Joe Webber

Roger L. Wilson

LATECOMER POLICY

The House Manager may seat latecomers only during times which minimize disruption of the performance.

EMERGENCY EXITS

The exits are indicated by red lights. In the event of fire or any other emergency, please walk – do not run – to the exit as directed by theatre management.

CAMERAS AND RECORDING DEVICES

The use of recording equipment and the taking of photographs during the performance are strictly prohibited.

RESTROOMS

Cowan Hall: Restrooms are available on the first floor of Cowan Hall and in the basement. A handicapped accessible platform lift is located at the north stairwell in Cowan Hall. A Front of House Attendant will be happy to assist you with the lift. Additional restrooms are located across the street in Roush Hall on the north side of each floor.

Campus Center: Restrooms are located on the ground level of the Campus Center. An elevator is available for transportation between floors.

Assistive Listening Devices are available at the Box Office upon request.

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