A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE PLAY | Nov. 30 - Dec. 23, 2022 | Pittsburgh Public Theater

A Christmas Story

BY

PHILIP GRECIAN

DIRECTED BY MICHAEL BERRESSE

PRESENTING SPONSOR

PRODUCTION SPONSOR

Richard W. Moriarty, M.D.

based on A Christmas Story

©1983 Turner Entertainment Co., distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark, and based on In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd

Hello friends,

For Christmas dinner, sometimes my mother would cook a Cornish hen for each member of our family. We would delight in these tiny individual feasts, and inevitably we would line our little roasts up in a Rockettes kickline for a command performance of Jingle Bell Rock. One year, my brother Adam received a ventriloquist’s dummy as an early gift and named him Mikey. The theme of that Christmas dinner was Watch Out, Mikey Bites. My mother loved the holidays so much, she would extend them into January for Three Kings Day, when my father’s tradition was to hide rare coins under our dinner plates and wow us with his appetite for Gefilte fish.

This year, I am delighted to welcome you into the Parker’s holiday traditions of tree shopping, succulent turkey breasts, friendly neighborhood dog dares and, of course, very special prizes.

In the making of this production, we have crafted some new traditions (will my holiday ever be complete without an inflatable leg lamp again?) and welcomed some new members into our Pittsburgh Public Theater family. Director Michael Berresse has gifted us magnificent staging, expert musicality, and unbelievable heart in this production; he also became a dear friend to both The Public and to me as we imagined what this show could be. And of course Adjoa, Charlie, Colin, Eamonn, Jude, Nikolai, Sebastian, Suraya, Will, and Zora have made this production a singularly joyous celebration. There is nothing like hearing laughter ring through a house whether from family giggling around the tree on Christmas morning or from young artists guffawing through the hallways of The O’Reilly during a rehearsal break.

I have so much gratitude this year for good friends, sweet family, a full year of beautiful stories on our stage, and an incredible community of artists and audience members to share them with. From our Public family to yours, we wish you a happy holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you all in the bright new year.

Onward, Marya

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Pittsburgh Public Theater is immensely grateful for the support it receives through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

The Actors and Stage Manager employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

The scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers in LORT Theatres are represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829 of the IATSE.

This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

The Director is a member of the stage directors and choreographers society, and national theatrical labor union.

The Allegheny Regional Asset District, a county agency created to support and finanace regional assets, including libraries, parks, cultural groups, sports, and civic facilities, and to distribute tax relief to the 128 municipalities of Allegheny County.

HELLO AND WELCOME AS WE JOIN PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER IN CELEBRATING ITS 48TH SEASON.

On behalf of our several thousand employees in PNC’s Southwestern Pennsylvania Market, we are delighted to support The Public as Presenting Sponsor for this iconic holiday favorite, A Christmas Story: The Play. Based on the 1983 classic movie, this story will warm the hearts of audience members of all ages.

The arts have long been an economic engine for our city, bringing commerce and vibrancy to Downtown Pittsburgh. PNC commends Pittsburgh Public Theater for its extraordinary programming on the stage and in the community.

Thank you for supporting live theater in the Cultural District and...

Louis R. Cestello Head - Regional Markets and Regional President - Pittsburgh & SW Pennsylvania

ADAPTED & DIRECTED BY

MARYA SEA KAMINSKI Artistic Director

PRESENTS

A Christmas Story

by Philip grecian

Play by Philip Grecian, based upon A Christmas Story, ©1983 Turner Entertainment Co.,distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark, and In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash.

JAMIE AGNELLO* HOPE M. ANTHONY* COLIN BOZICK SURAYA LOVE COLLINS

Jason McCUNE*

WILL CHAMBERS

DAINA MICHELLE GRIFFITH* SEBASTIAN MADONI JUDE Ziggy GLOVER

EAMONN McELFRESH TIM McGEEVER ZORA ROSE JOHN SHEPARD* CHARLIE JULIAN STULL

Scenic Design by TIM MACKABEE

Projection Design by BRYCE C. CUTLER

Costume Design by VENISE ST. PIERRE

Fight Director

JOSÉ PÉREZ Iv

Lighting Design by ROBERT AGUILAR

Assistant Stage Manager

KELLY HAYWOOD*

Production Stage Manager MARK A. STYS*

Directed by MICHAEL BERRESSE

November 30 - December 23, 2022

O’Reilly Theater

* Denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association

ADJOA OPOKU-DAKWA

NIKOLAI zEVCHAK

Sound Design by SARTJE PICKETT

Assistant Director

CLAIRE SABATINE

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.

THE CAST

(in order of appearance)

Adult Ralph…………..……………………..…........................................JOHN SHEPARD

Ralphie Parker……....………………………………....................…SEBASTIAN MADONI

Mother…………………………………………..................................…..JAMIE AGNELLO

The Old Man………………………………………………….....................TIM McGEEVER

Randy…………………………………………………………..............…WILL CHAMBERS

Miss Shields……………………………………………..................….HOPE M. ANTHONY

Flick…………………………………………………................................…COLIN BOZICK

Schwartz…………………………………………….……….....…CHARLIE JULIAN STULL

Ester Jane Alberry………………………………………….…….SURAYA LOVE COLLINS

Helen Weathers………………………………………………......................…ZORA ROSE

Scut Farkas…………………………………………………….....…EAMONN McELFRESH

Understudies

Jude Ziggy Glover, Daina Michelle Griffith, Jason McCune, Adjoa Opoku-Dakwa, & Nikolai Zevchak

Fight Captain: Tim McGeever

Setting

The Parker’s House and various places in and around Hohman, Indiana.

Time 1940s

This performance of A CHRISTMAS STORY includes one 15-minute intermission.

Approximate run time: Act 1: 1 hour and 5 minutes Act 2: 55 minutes

THE CAST

JAMIE AGNELLO* (Mother) - Jamie “is a human, not a puppet”

(The New York Times) who resides in Pittsburgh. Local credits include Genevieve understudy in Plano (Quantum), Trinculo in The Tempest (Pittsburgh Public Theater), Mary Shelley in Midnight Radio: Frankenstein (Bricolage Production Company), and lots of screen time with Pittsburgh Public Theater’s PlayTime Series. www.jamieagnello.com

HOPE M. ANTHONY* (Miss Shields) - Hope is excited to be back after playing Beneatha Younger in A Raisin in the Sun. Hope is from Ingram, PA (Montour HS ‘11), a proud AEA member, and alumna of Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts (‘15). She sends love to her family, friends, mentors, this creative team, all those here in spirit, and YOU. www.alinaslight.com

COLIN BOZICK (Flick) - Colin is thrilled to make his debut with Pittsburgh Public Theater in such an iconic role. A sixth grader at Mellon Middle School, he has twice competed in Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest. He has appeared in shows at Little Lake Theater, Prime Stage Theater, and South Park Children’s Theater. Many thanks to his family for all of their support!

WILL CHAMBERS (Randy) - Will is excited to be performing as Randy in his first Pittsburgh Public Theater production! He received an honorable mention in this year’s Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest. Will would like to thank his family, his friends, his teachers, and the cast and crew of A Christmas Story. Happy Holidays!

SURAYA LOVE COLLINS (Ester Jane Alberry) - Suraya is excited to be a part of A Christmas Story at Pittsburgh Public Theater. She has enjoyed her years participating in the Shakespeare Contest as Juliet, Helena, Bianca, Miranda, & Lady Macbeth. She can be seen in Billy Porter’s Anything’s Possible. Suraya studies theater at Hope Academy of the Music and the Arts and at Pittsburgh CAPA. She would love to thank her teachers Miss Linda, Miss Meredith, and Mrs. Laitta. She would also like to thank her mom, dad, and sisters for supporting her.

SEBASTIAN MADONI (Ralphie Parker) - Sebastian is a sixth grader at Pittsburgh CAPA majoring in theater arts. While he has performed in summer camps with Pittsburgh CLO, A Christmas Story is his first full production.

EXPERIENCE THE SEASON

Share the joy of the holidays with your Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra family at Heinz Hall!

DECEMBER 9-18

Deck the halls with boughs of holly—and all of your favorite holiday music! Bring the whole family to experience Pittsburgh’s holiday tradition with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and Santa Claus, too!

DECEMBER 13

Enjoy hearing from your world-renowned Pittsburgh Symphony Brass in this one-night-only holiday showcase. This festive event is perfect for the whole family to get you in the holiday spirit!

DECEMBER 14

Experience the magical sound of Celtic Woman this holiday season. From delicate traditional Irish carols to magnificent uplifting anthems, Celtic Woman has a wealth of seasonal music to gladden your heart.

DECEMBER 20

Entertainment icon Marie Osmond joins the Pittsburgh Symphony to spread the holiday spirit! A Symphonic Christmas will enchant audiences with songs off her “Unexpected” album, which covers amultitude of styles from opera to Broadway to timeless classics.

EAMONN McELFRESH (Scut Farkas) - Eamonn, a theater major at CAPA, is thrilled to be making his Pittsburgh Public debut. He was recently seen on stage in Pittsburgh CLO Academy’s Into the Woods, Front Porch Theatricals’ Grand Hotel, and Amazing Lemonade Girl at Prime Stage. He thanks his family, teachers, and coaches for their support and guidance.

TIM McGEEVER* (The Old Man) - Tim McGeever is pleased to return to Pittsburgh Public Theater where he previously appeared in An Act of God, Clybourne Park, and The Time of My Life. Recent theater performances include Cry It Out at City Theatre, Plano for Quantum Theater, and Puffs at the CLO Cabaret. Tim trained at Juilliard.This one is for Dad.

ZORA ROSE (Helen Weathers) - Zora Rose, a seventh grader at Winchester Thurston School, has participated in Hope Academy for Music and the Performing Arts for four years, through which she has had many opportunities to perform. She has performed as Young Marie (Black Ballerina, PPT PlayTime), Ring Master in Carnival of the Animals, and is a Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Competition Winner.

JOHN SHEPARD* (Adult Ralph) - John is happy to be back at The Public where he has appeared a half dozen times. He was seen in Quantum’s The Cherry Orchard and Chimerica, and has been seen in many productions at City Theatre, the REP, and PICT. On Broadway: A View from the Bridge and American Buffalo (with Al Pacino) and off-Broadway in many regional theaters across the country. Highlights include playing Winston Smith in 1984 at the Wilma/Kennedy Center/Joyce Theater in NYC and Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman for the REP (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Performer of the Year). He will be seen in the upcoming Lee Daniels film The Deliverance and can be seen in A League of Their Own, American Rust, and The Chair. For Mom, who always made Christmas bright.

CHARLIE JULIAN STULL (Schwartz) - Charlie is thrilled to play the role of Schwartz in A Christmas Story, his first production with Pittsburgh Public Theater. He would like to thank his family, Christopher McAllister, Julia Smolka, and Josh Reardon (from Stage Right! School For the Performing Arts) for their support and encouragement.

JUDE ZIGGY GLOVER (Youth Ensemble) - Jude attends middle school in Peters Township School District. Last year, Jude was privileged to perform in the Showcase of Finalists for Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contest. He is thrilled to be a part of A Christmas Story this year.

DAINA MICHELLE GRIFFITH* (Production Understudy) - This show marks Daina’s 12th production with The Public! Select Regional: City Theatre, Quantum, Arizona Theatre Company, Merrimack, The Gateway, Human Race Theatre, KC Starlight. Select Film/TV: The Dark Knight Rises, Where’d You Go, Bernadette, Hollidaysburg, Pittsburgh Dad’s Streetlight Stories (Deb), Archive 81, Manhunt: Deadly Games, Outsiders. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Performer of the Year Performer of the Year 2013, BroadwayWorld’s Arts Educator of the Decade for Western PA in 2020.

ADJOA OPOKU-DAKWA (Youth Ensemble) - Adjoa is thrilled to join the cast of A Christmas Story. A theater major at CAPA, she has also performed with Hill Dance Academy and Hope Academy. Adjoa won the 2022 youth monologue division of Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest. She is thankful to family and teachers for their endless support.

JASON McCUNE (Production Understudy) - Jason happily returns to Pittsburgh Public Theater, where previous work includes A Few Good Men, Murder on the Orient Express, A Moon for the Misbegotten, and numerous readings. Jason has worked extensively on stage and screen and is thrilled to be part of this Christmas classic.

NIKOLAI ZEVCHAK (Youth Ensemble) - Nikolai is 9 years old and a student at West Point Elementary School in Greensburg. He is thrilled to be making his professional acting debut at Pittsburgh Public Theater. He has been acting since the age of 4 and prior credits include Linus in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Aladdin in Aladdin, Jr., and Uncle Henry in The Wizard of Oz, Jr. with Westmoreland Performing Arts. In addition to acting, Nikolai is a member of his elementary school band and chorus and is involved in competitive dance.

MICHAEL BERRESSE (Director) - Michael is a Tony® and Olivier Award-nominated actor and OBIE Award® winning director, choreographer, writer, and teacher based in NYC. As an actor, he has appeared in nearly 7,000 performances on Broadway alone, most recently in 2019 as Bob Mackie/Robert Altman in The Cher Show, and in 2008 Michael made his Broadway directorial debut with the critically-acclaimed, Tony nominated original musical [title of show].

MARK STYS (Stage Manager) - Broadway: Honeymoon in Vegas, Big Fish, Act One, Newsies, Beetlejuice, Waitress. Paper Mill: The Wanderer, Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, My Very Own British Invasion, Half Time, The Outsider, The Honeymooners, Mary Poppins, Million Dollar Quartet, West Side Story, Oliver!, The Little Mermaid, The Sound of Music, A Chorus Line, Newsies. Pittsburgh CLO: Over 20 musicals! TV: NBC’s The Wiz Live!, The Puppy Bowl XVIII.

TIM MACKABEE (Scenic Designer) - Pittsburgh Public Theater: Little Shop of Horrors. Broadway:The Elephant Man, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth. West End:The Elephant Man. Off-Broadway: Heathers: The Musical. MCC: Seared. Atlantic: Guards at the Taj, Describe The Night. Roundabout: Darling Grenadine, The Last Match. MTC: Vietgone. LCT: Luce. TV: Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo (HBO), Gotham, Smash, The Today Show. Education: North Carolina School of the Arts, Yale School of Drama. @timmackabeedesign, timothymackabeedesign.com

BRYCE C. CUTLER (Projections Designer) - Previous designs include Grand Horizons on Broadway, Soft Power at The Public Theater along with world premieres by John Patrick Shanley, Dael Orlandersmith, Matt Aucoin, and Grammy Award winner Steve Mackey, Samsung’s VR television series Interpretation of Dreams, Feel The Pride, an AI powered audio-visual installation with St. Vincent, and a virtual reality arcade for Muse’s 2019 World Tour. brycecutler.com

VENISE ST. PIERRE (Costumes Designer) - After spending most of the past year away from Pittsburgh Public Theater as costume shop Draper (her second home since 1977) to work on film and television projects such as American Rust, A League of Their Own, and A Pale Blue Eye she is delighted to be back and designing costumes for A Christmas Story after designing costumes for barebones productions of Misery. Happy Holidays!

SARTJE PICKETT (Sound Designer) - Sartje Pickett works as a composer, sound designer, and performer in theaters across the country. Some credits include: American Players Theater: Love’s Labours Lost, Mary’s Wedding, Les Liaisons Dangereuses. The Guthrie: Twelfth Night, The Great Leap. Yale Repertory Theater: Hamlet, Death of a Salesman. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Much Ado About Nothing, Richard III. Bricolage Production Company: DODO, Welcome to Here. Quantum Theatre; The Names Project, Chatterton, Far Away.

ROBERT AGUILAR (Lighting Designer) - Previous designs for Pittsburgh Public Theater: Little Shop of Horrors and Marjorie Prime. Regional credits include work at Seattle Rep, Portland Center Stage, ACT, The 5th Avenue Theater, The Old Globe, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Intiman Theater, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Milwaukee Rep, and Village Theatre, among others. Film: The Jinkx and De-la Holiday Special, Potato Dreams of America. www.robertjaguilar.com IG: @fake_robert

SHERRY DEBERSON (Wig & Hair Designer) - Sherry is very happy to be back designing A Christmas Story after designing A Raisin in the Sun and many productions at Pittsburgh Pubilc Theater. Design credits include designing for The Pittsburgh Ballet, Pittsburgh CLO, Elsen Associates Operas, Pittsburgh Opera, and City Theatre. She has also taught makeup at Point Park University and worked on films and commercials.

JOSÉ PÉREZ IV (Fight Director) - José is the Resident Fight Director of Pittsburgh Public Theater. His artistic focus is primarily creating original fight productions and facilitating processes that support mental health. José is Artistic Director of Big Storm Performance Company and holds an MFA in Performance Pedagogy from the University of Pittsburgh and a BFA in Drama from NYU. Society of American Fight Directors member since 2009.

CATHERINE H. KOLOS* (Youth Supervisor & Production Assistant) - Catherine is a multi-disciplinary theater artist and Pittsburgh native. Recent credits include Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh CLO, City Theatre, Shakespeare in Litchfield Hills, and Front Porch Theatricals. She is a passionate advocate for the mentorship of early career artists and served throughout the pandemic as a nationally certified COVID Safety Manager, aiding professional theaters through their reopenings. She is elated to join this wonderful team of artists to bring this Christmas classic to The Public stage!

ZOE ABUYUAN (Youth Coordinator) - Zoe Abuyuan is excited to be working on her first production with Pittsburgh Public Theater! Zoe, a Pittsburgh-based actor, has appeared in As You Like It (Rosalind) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Helena/Snout) with PICT. Zoe is grateful to Pittsburgh Public Theater for this opportunity to work with such wonderful and talented young actors on this production. zoeabuyuan.com

CLAIRE SABATINE (Assistant Director) - Claire is a Pittsburgh-based actor, producer, and teaching artist. Recent Credits: Up & Away as Flow Fogg (The Rose Theater Omaha), Khuraki as Mastoorah’s Storyteller (Borderlight Festival Cleveland with RealTime Interventions), Black Ballerina as Taylor (PPT PlayTime). Up Next: Rapunzel as Rafi (The Byham Theater). She serves as the Artistic Director of Jumping Jack Theater. clairemariesabatine.com

KELLY HAYWOOD* (Assistant Stage Manager) - Kelly is excited to be back with Pittsburgh Public Theater. Past productions with The Public include: A Raisin in the Sun, Barefoot in The Park, Slow Food, Little Shop of Horrors, Born Yesterday, Noises Off, An Iliad, Servant to Two Masters, and True West. Kelly has also done several productions with the Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh CLO, and Pittsburgh Ballet.

* Denotes members ofActors’EquityAssociation

SPECIAL THANKS

The Benedum Security Team, Tara Madoni, Molly M. Castille, Bernadette Versaw Collins, Andrew Collins, Welkin Hazel Pope Chambers, Pete Chambers, Heather Ann Stull, Ann Bozick, Nicole A. Glocer, Marian & Akwasi Opoku-Dakwa, Charis Walker, Tara & Patrick McElfresh, Chris Laitta, Moira Quigley, & Annie Batista.

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Robert Reimers by Jane L. Reimers

Margie Romero by Michel Henninger

Walter E. Schrage by The Schrage Family

Joan L. Schmacher by James & Susan Morris

Tim Sleasman by Cheryl Donaldson

Margaret Soboslay by Mr. John F. Soboslay

Carol Thompson by Kenneth Thompson

Daniel C. Tiberghein by Rick & Laura Beattie

Carol Blair Troese by Terry Klein

Vincent Varvaro by Filomena F. Varvaro

Christine M. Vilsack by Patricia J. Elk

Charles Wittlin by Mr. & Mrs.Joel Rosenthal

Joe Wymard by Glenn Berkey

Mrs. Shirley L. Zionts

Listing as of November 9, 2022. Please contact 412.316.8200 ext. 722 for any questions.

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Address

Pittsburgh Public Theater at the O’Reilly Theater

621 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3204

Phone Numbers

Box Office: 412.316.1600

Administrative Offices: 412.316.8200

Connect Website: PPT.ORG

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Box Office Hours

Monday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m.-Curtain

Saturday & Sundays: 12 p.m.-Curtain

Non Perfomance Weeks:

Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Tax Deduction for Unused Tickets

If you are unable to attend a performance, call the Box Office at 412.316.1600 as late as an hour before curtain time to donate your tickets. Your generosity will be acknowledged with a receipt for your tax-deductible contribution.

Latecomer Seating Policy

Latecomers will be seated in the upper level. Patrons leaving their seats during a performance can be reseated at intermission.

Children Attending Performances

Unless otherwise noted, children under the age of seven will not be admitted.

Handheld Devices and Camera

Please turn off all handheld devices. Texting, photography, and the use of any devices, including cameras and phone, is strictly prohibited during the performance.

Smoking Policy

Smoking and vaping are not permitted in the theater.

Etiquette

As a courtesy to the actors and fellow patrons, please refrain from talking, unwrapping candy, or creating other distractions during the performance.

Lost & Found

To check for items, please call the Box Office at 412.316.1600.

Accessibility

Pittsburgh Public Theater is committed to making its programs and facility accessible to everyone. If you would like assistance in planning your visit to The O’Reilly, please call the Box Office at 412.316.1600 or email boxoffice@ppt.org, or contact the House Manager at 412.316.8200 ext. 730.

Available at All Performances

Braille and large print programs, and infrared listening devices, may be obtained from the House Manager’s office (by the Coat Room) at no cost. These are availble on a limited basis.

The O’Reilly is fully accessible, including wheelchair seating locations. Guide dogs are gladly accommodated.

Available at Many Performances

I-Caption® (closed captions in real time) and D-Scriptive® (audio description) are available on handheld devices. For more information, visit PPT.ORG/ACCESSIBILITY

ASL Series

American Sign Language Interpretation is offered on the first Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Special $15 tickets are available by using promo code PPTASL at ppt.org.

The O’Reilly Theater is a project of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Pittsburgh Public Theater is grateful for their generous support.

Michelle Aloe

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Angela Blanton, Chair*

Jeffrey M. Kulbieda, Treasurer*

Michael Daniels, Secretary*

S. Rebekah Kcehowski, Vice Chair*

Courtney C.T. Horrigan, Immediate Past Chair*

Kristen Clendaniel Clark

Ruth Ann Crawford

Kyle Haden*

William Jenkins

Michael R. Martorella

Richard W. Moriarty, M.D.

Peter D. Robinson

Andrea Clark Smith

Kate Sphar

Barbara Biglan

Robert E. Cochran

Dorothy A. Davis*

George Heigel*

Krysia M. Kubiak*

W. Thomas McGough, Jr*

Daniel A. Onorato

Arthur J. Rooney II

Joseph B. Smith

Bal Srinivasan

EMERITUS TRUSTEES

Dr. Quintin Bullock

Susan Corbett

Eóin Gill

Lynn Hyde

Eleni Lucido

Erin McLaughlin

Eric Perelman

Miriam Shapira

James D. Snyder

Jeremy Waldrup

Anthony L. Bucci

Judith M. Davenport, DMD

William E. Hunt

Linda Kortlandt

Marcia Metelsky

Barry R. Sullivan

Carolyn M. Byham

John P. Friel

Diana R. Jannetta

Jeremy Z. Kronman

Stuart M. Miller

Thomas M. Thompson

FOUNDING TRUSTEES

Joan F. Apt + Margaret Rieck +

Randi Dauler

Michael Ginsberg

Marilyn M. Jenkins

David M. Matter

John Mills, III

Stanely Yorsz

*Member of the Executive Committee + Deceased

PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER STAFF

Artistic Director

Marya Sea Kaminski

Artistic

Casting & Literary Director

Brian Pope

Resident Director

Justin Emeka

Artists in Residence

Demeatria Boccella

Resident Playwrights

Annalisa Dias

Ronee Penoi

Resident Fight Director

José Pérez IV

Playwright Collective

Mora V. Harris

Brian Pope

Tammy Ryan

Alec Silberblatt

TJ Young

Administrative & Finance

Director of Finance & Administration

Stewart Urist

Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Pamela Hilliard

Payroll & Accounts Payable Coordinator

Angela Gay

Finance Manager

Jim Overton Systems Coordinator

Fred Noel

Director of Talent & Equity

Fatima Bunafoor

Executive & Equity Coordinator

Meleana Felton

Development

Director of Development

Jan Fleisher

Director of Institutional Support

Ryan Ferrebee

Senior Manager of Development

Devan Mercurio

Donor Relations Associate

Lucy Jaffar

Board Liason & Executive Assistant

to Development

Maureen Keane

Education

Director of Education & Community

Engagement

Parag S. Gohel

Community Engagement Manager

Jalina McClarin

Marketing

Director of Marketing & Communications

Roya Kousari

Marketing & Design Coordinator

Carina Iannarelli

Group Sales & Audience Development Manager

House Management

House Manager

Trent Wolfred

Assistant House Manager

Shawn Israel

Assistant House Manager

Kelly Yann

Box Office

Box Office Manager

Fred Frances

Box Office Lead Associate

Ali Mohammed Srour

Box Office Lead Associate

Milton Melendez

Box Office Associates

Kashmer Hall

Shawn Klocek

Benjamin Michael

Rachel Ramirez

Anna King Skeels

Mike Zolovich

Production

Director of Production & Operations

Monica Bowin

Technical Director

Rob McLeod

For This Production

Scenic Designer

Tim Mackabee

Costume Designer

Vanise St. Pierre

Lighting Designer

Robert Aguilar

Sound Designer

Sartje Pickett

Projections Designer

Bryce C. Cutler

Hair & Wig Designer

Sherry Deberson

Assistant Fight Choreographer

Annie Batista

Company Manager/COVID Safety Officer

Savannah Merrill

Scene Shop Manager

Lisa Harshbarger

Charge Scenic Artist

Celeste Parrendo

Properties Head

Gay Kohkonen

Properties Coordinator

Kelly Yann

Interim Costume Manager

Pamela Brusoski

Costume Shop Head

Chris Trbovich

Draper

Venise St. Pierre

Head Electrician

Joshua Beumer

Head Sound Engineer

Zach Moore

Wardrobe Head

Johanna Cahill

Head Stage Carpenter

Mikey Abate

Jacob Punturi

Communications & Marketing Content Coordinator

Christie Jay Snyder