A Lyrical Christmas Carol at the Gargaro Theater

Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents

A Holiday Tradition for Over 30 Years!

Young Artist Production

DECEMBER 18 - 22, 2024 GARGARO THEATER

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Past. Present. Future.

Wow… What a legacy. What a responsibility. I told the cast recently that Ken Gargaro’s A Lyrical Christmas Carol is older than any two of the student actors combined, they nodded with eyes that understood but could not comprehend.

The Past. Artists all over the city of Pittsburgh and beyond pause in the middle of the frantic holiday rush and remember they once shared a moment over the years with this company in this show.

There are students in this very production whose PMT Christmas Carol appearances would require a third hand to count. Our own Conservatory Director was once Tiny Tim here at PMT. Listen. The Past speaks volumes.

The Future? 4 years ago, this production found its forever home in the Gargaro Theater. If you’ve somehow been able to avoid the presentation on the plans for this building, take my word for it that the

sky is the limit as this space will grow and modernize with this company.

The Future is bright.

That leaves us here, in the Present.

Every year, the greatest present we receive is the gift of time from all the families who recognize that this show cannot exist without the commitment and talent present in our Conservatory. As so many of you might already know, the students in this Conservatory have a very odd past time. They like to memorize a story, then tell it to others. But, they only memorize a part of it, they CANNOT tell the whole story without their friends, castmates, and crew. When that group does assemble to tell the story…well, I am constantly reminded how lucky I am to be present to see their joy and growth.

Celebrate our Past.

Anticipate our Future.

Today, while we tell our tale, be Present.

Happy Holidays, from our family to yours!

Nick Mitchell Director, A Lyrical Christmas Carol Pittsburgh Musical Theater

A NOTE FROM OUR CONSERVATORY DIRECTOR

Welcome to A Lyrical Christmas Carol!

Thirty years ago, I participated in my first professional production as an actor. It was called A Lyrical Christmas Carol for Gargaro Productions. I was cast as Tiny Tim, my sister played Lily Cratchit, and my brother was Young Bob Cratchit. For six years, this was our Christmas, our joy, and our home.

My mother would pack us bologna and cheese sandwiches and CheezIts for rehearsal. The rehearsal hall at Stephen Foster in Oakland always had a certain smell that I remember to this day. I had the privilege of missing school for those famous student matinees, which was always a treat. All these memories and experiences shaped the artist I am today.

new generation of performers has brought me great joy. The joy I mention is the celebration of PMT passing on traditions and making new ones for these children, so that they can one day look back and remember their favorite snacks carefully packed for them, the smells and sights of the halls here in the West End, and those unforgettable carols.

I hope the audience feels that joy and connects with this beautiful story in a new and refreshing way.

I wish everyone a wonderful, safe, and joyous, holiday season. And so, as Tiny Tim observed “God bless us, everyone”!

This show has always meant a great deal to me. Hearing the carols again, touching the props, (some of which are from the original 1991 production) and experiencing unforgettable moments from a

Enjoy the show!

Quinn Patrick Shannon PMT Conservatory Director Pittsburgh Musical Theater

YOUNG ARTIST PRODUCTION WHAT IS A YOUNG ARTIST PRODUCTION? The foundation of PMT’s mission is built on arts education, development, mentorship, and providing performance opportunities for young artists.

Students at PMT Conservatory receive a truly unique experience to use their training in fully produced productions of their own in which they take on roles as performers and technical theater crew.

Whether a student wishes to pursue a career in the arts or another field, Young Artist Productions provide an opportunity for growth and building transferable life skills in our future leaders. Patrons attending Young Artist Productions will be a part of it all as they experience and enjoy the best of our region’s talented youth in professional-quality entertainment!

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, 2024 BYHAM THEATER YOUNG ARTIST SHOW, PHOTO CREDIT: MATT POLK

LES MISÉRABLES SCHOOL EDITION, 2023 BYHAM THEATER YOUNG ARTIST SHOW, PHOTO CREDIT: MATT POLK

Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents

Young Artist Production ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY KEN & JANE GARGARO BASED ON THE BOOK BY CHARLES DICKENS

CHOREOGRAPHER

MUSIC DIRECTOR

LUCAS FEDELE

DR. FRANCESCA TORTORELLO

PRODUCTION MANAGER

SCENIC DESIGNER

GEMMA MITCHELL

TUCKER TOPEL

LIGHTING DESIGNER

PROPS MASTER

TODD NONN

AMBER KOCHER

COSTUME DESIGNER

MAKEUP & WIG DESIGNER

ALEX RIGHETTI

CHRISTOPHER PATRICK

SOUND DESIGNER

ASSOCIATE MUSIC DIRECTOR

JONATHAN T. SAGE SCENIC CHARGES

REGINA KETTERING REHEARSAL STAGE MANAGER

KELSEY JAMISON, AMBER MOUNT

ANDONETTA TRAGESER

PMT CONSERVATORY DIRECTOR

PMT CONSERVATORY TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

QUINN PATRICK SHANNON ADDITIONAL MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS BY

DIRECTOR

NICK MITCHELL

KEVIN KOCHER

DR. FRANCESCA TORTORELLO PRODUCER

COLLEEN DOYNO

DECEMBER 18 - 22, 2024 | GARGARO THEATER ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

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MUSICAL SYNOPSIS ACT I SCENE 1: Marley’s Funeral “Requiem” (Mozart) SCENE 2: Office of Scrooge and Marley “O’ Come, All Ye Faithful,” “Figgy Pudding,” “Coventry Carol,” “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen,” “Deck the Halls,” “Ding Dong Merrily On High,” “What Child is This?”

SCENE 3: Scrooge’s Bedroom SCENE 4: Scrooge’s Boyhood Village “Ding Dong Merrily On High” (Reprise) SCENE 5: Fezziwig’s Office “Good King Wenceslas,” “Angels We Have Heard On High,” “Roger de Coverly,” “I Wonder as I Wander” SCENE 6: A Park Bench “Greensleeves,” “In the Bleak Midwinter” SCENE 7: A Train Station

ACT II SCENE 1: Scrooge’s Quarters “The Holly and the Ivy Instrumental” SCENE 2: The Cratchit House “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” SCENE 3: Fred’s Christmas Party “Jingle Bells” SCENE 4: Ignorance and Want / Christmas Yet to Come “O’ Come, O’ Come, Emmanuel,” “Dies Irae” SCENE 5: London City Streets SCENE 6: Cratchit’s House “What Child is This?”

SCENE 7: Graveyard “Dies Irae” SCENE 8: Scrooge’s Bedroom “Joy to the World,” “Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella” SCENE 9: London City Streets “I Saw Three Ships,” “Silent Night” SCENE 10: Cratchit’s House “Wassail Song”

HOLLY CAST

WED, DEC. 18 AT 10:00AM | THURS, DEC. 19 AT 7:30PM

SAT, DEC. 21 AT 10:30AM | SAT, DEC. 21 AT 7:30PM | SUN, DEC. 22 AT 6:30PM Narrator

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Ebenezer Scrooge

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Jayden Greening

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Devontez Moses

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Burgess Lychack

Bob Cratchit Belle

Jacob Marley

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Christmas Past

Christmas Future Belle’s Children

Anastaisa Scott

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Tyler Pachloraz

Dick Wilkins

Professional Guest Artist cameos* Owen Hershock, Eliza Sterbal

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Mrs. Cratchit

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Ariel Rieger

Dorian Marlowe, Camilla Brinzer Savannah Schweizer

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Topper

Owen Hershock

Asher Gladstone, Landon Hartz, Aritro Moscato

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Mrs. Fred

Luca Carman

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Ignorance & Want

Fred

Liam Kilbourn

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Charwoman

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Fezziwig’s Featured Guest

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Rayna Akin

Nicholas Ewanco

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Coventry Carol Mother & Child

AJ Foley

Dorian Marlowe, Iker Antela, Ari Padnos

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Merchants

Aritro Moscato

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Ebenezer 1, 2, 3

Old Joe

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Mrs. Dilber

Bianca Melago, Maisie Nichol

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Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig Turkey Boy

Emerson Yakubic

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Belle’s Husband Solicitors

Wyatt Bernardini

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Christmas Present

Fan

Luca Boudreau

Sarah Jakub

Moss Brinzer

Leila Mae Rae, Domenica Buffo

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Bayleigh Braillier

* For the 10:00AM student matinee performances, the roles of Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig will be played by Luca Boudreau and Ilyssa Bails.

HOLLY CAST

WED, DEC. 18 AT 10:00AM | THURS, DEC. 19 AT 7:30PM

SAT, DEC. 21 AT 10:30AM | SAT, DEC. 21 AT 7:30PM | SUN, DEC. 22 AT 6:30PM CRATCHIT FAMILY: Tiny Tim - Karstin Bryant Lily - Meria Molinero Belinda - Imara Britton

Young Bob - Harrison Keiper Martha - Hannah Ward Peter - Jayden Meehan

FRED’S PARTY GUESTS: Wyatt Bernardini, Bayleigh Brallier, Sophia Galloway, Asher Gladstone, Lily Greening, Brody Kocher, Lenna Marlowe, Benji Meyer, Aritro Moscato, Isla Murphy, Ari Padnos, Leila Mae Rae DING DONGS: AJ Foley, Harrison Keiper, Sloane Massucci, Meira Molinero, Zelda Mount, Gianna Mueller, Eli Richardson, Linda Stone, Gabriella Viehman, Julia Welch CAROLERS: Maeve Cellone, Addison Coyle, Michelle Esposito-Boggio, Jordan Hartz, Madeline Hurley, Graham LaForest, Riley Presutti, Henry Wooten OFF-STAGE CHORUS: Rayna Akin, Ilyssa Bails, Wyatt Bernardini, Genevieve Bogdan, Luca Boudreau, Moss Brinzer, Tessa Chandler, Nicholas Ewanco, Sarah Jakub, Burgess Lychack, Devontez Moses, Ari Padnos, Ariel Rieger, Hannah Ward UNDERSTUDIES: Scrooge - Devontez Moses Dick Wilkins - Brody Kocher Bob Cratchit - Wyatt Bernardini Mrs. Dilber - Sophia Galloway Jacob Marley - Moss Brinzer Old Joe - Brody Kocher Belle’s Children - Sloane Massucci Charwoman - Madeline Hurley Belle’s Husband - Benji Meyer Mrs. Cratchit - Tessa Chandler Solicitors - Isla Murphy Fred - Moss Brinzer Turkey Boy - Graham LaForest Coventry Carol Child - Meira Molinero Ebenezer #1 - Henry Wooten

IVY CAST

WED, DEC. 18 AT 7:30PM | THURS, DEC. 19 AT 10:00AM

FRI, DEC. 20 AT 7:30PM | SAT, DEC. 21 AT 2:00PM | SUN, DEC. 22 AT 1:00PM Narrator

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Ebenezer Scrooge Bob Cratchit Belle

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Jayden Greening

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Devontez Moses

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Genevieve Bogdan

Jacob Marley

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Christmas Past

Christmas Future Belle’s Children

Tessa Chandler

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Tyler Pachloraz

Professional Guest Artist cameos* Owen Hershock, Eliza Sterbal

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Mrs. Cratchit

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Ariel Rieger

Dorian Marlowe, Camilla Brinzer Ainsley Christof

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Topper

Owen Hershock

Asher Gladstone, Landon Hartz, Aritro Moscato

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Mrs. Fred

Luca Carman

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Ignorance & Want

Fred

Liam Kilbourn

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Charwoman

Taleah Carroll

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Fezziwig’s Featured Guest

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Rayna Akin

Nicholas Ewanco

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Coventry Carol Mother & Child

AJ Foley

Dorian Marlowe, Sasan Palcic, Ari Padnos

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Merchants

Aritro Moscato

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Dick Wilkins

Fan

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Ebenezer 1, 2, 3

Old Joe

Bianca Melago, Maisie Nichol

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Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig

Mrs. Dilber

Anna Levenson

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Belle’s Husband

Turkey Boy

Wyatt Bernardini

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Christmas Present

Solicitors

Ilyssa Bails

Benji Meyer

Leila Mae Rae, Domenica Buffo

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Bayleigh Braillier

* For the 10:00AM student matinee performances, the roles of Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig will be played by Luca Boudreau and Ilyssa Bails.

IVY CAST

WED, DEC. 18 AT 7:30PM | THURS, DEC. 19 AT 10:00AM

FRI, DEC. 20 AT 7:30PM | SAT, DEC. 21 AT 2:00PM | SUN, DEC. 22 AT 1:00PM CRATCHIT FAMILY: Tiny Tim - Karstin Bryant Lily - Meria Molinero Belinda - Imara Britton

Young Bob - Harrison Keiper Martha - Hannah Ward Peter - Jayden Meehan

FRED’S PARTY GUESTS: Wyatt Bernardini, Bayleigh Brallier, Moss Brinzer, Sophia Galloway, Asher Gladstone, Lily Greening, Brody Kocher, Lenna Marlowe, Aritro Moscato, Isla Murphy, Ari Padnos, Leila Mae Rae DING DONGS: AJ Foley, Harrison Keiper, Sloane Massucci, Meira Molinero, Zelda Mount, Gianna Mueller, Eli Richardson, Linda Stone, Gabriella Viehman, Julia Welch CAROLERS: Vada Boyd, Allie Dixon, Madeline Hurley, Graham LaForest, Juliana Margaria, Olivia Novosel, Riley Presutti, McKenna Shay, Lorelei Strickland OFF-STAGE CHORUS: Rayna Akin, Ilyssa Bails, Wyatt Bernardini, Genevieve Bogdan, Luca Boudreau, Moss Brinzer, Tessa Chandler, Nicholas Ewanco, Sarah Jakub, Burgess Lychack, Devontez Moses, Ari Padnos, Ariel Rieger, Hannah Ward UNDERSTUDIES: Scrooge - Devontez Moses Dick Wilkins - Brody Kocher Bob Cratchit - Wyatt Bernardini Mrs. Dilber - Sophia Galloway Jacob Marley - Moss Brinzer Old Joe - Brody Kocher Belle’s Children - Sloane Massucci Charwoman - Madeline Hurley Belle’s Husband - Benji Meyer Mrs. Cratchit - Tessa Chandler Solicitors - Isla Murphy Fred - Moss Brinzer Turkey Boy - Graham LaForest Coventry Carol Child - Meira Molinero Ebenezer #1 - Henry Wooten

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Rayna Akin

Iker Antela

Ilyssa Bails

Wyatt Bernardini

Genevieve Bogdan

Luca Boudreau

Vada Boyd

Bayleigh Brallier

Camilla Brinzer

Moss Brinzer

Imara Britton

Karstin Bryant

Domenica Buffo

Luca Carman

Taleah Carroll

Maeve Cellone

Tessa Chandler

Ainsley Christof

Addison Coyle

Allie Dixon

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Michelle Esposito-Boggio

Nicholas Ewanco

AJ Foley

Sophia Galloway

Asher Gladstone

Jayden Greening

Lily Greening

Jordan Hartz

Landon Hartz

Owen Hershock

Madeline Hurley

Sarah Jakub

Harrison Keiper

Liam Kilbourn

Brody Kocher

Graham LaForest

Anna Levenson

Burgess Lychack

Juliana Margaria

Dorian Marlowe

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Lenna Marlowe

Sloane Massucci

Jayden Meehan

Bianca Melago

Benji Meyer

Meira Molinero

Aritro Moscato

Devontez Moses

Zelda Mount

Gianna Mueller

Isla Murphy

Maisie Nichol

Olivia Novosel

Tyler Pachloraz

Ari Padnos

Sasan Palcic

Riley Presutti

Leila Mae Rae

Eli Richardson

Ariel Rieger

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Savannah Schweizer

Anastaisa Scott

McKenna Shay

Eliza Sterbal

Linda Stone

Lorelei Strickland

Gabriella Viehman

Hannah Ward

Julia Welch

Henry Wooten

Emerson Yakubic

CONSERVATORY TALES AND TREATS PRODUCTION

Songs and Sketches for a Snowlarious Winter

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th at 12:30PM & 6:00PM GARGARO THEATER IN THE WEST END This hilarious variety show is chock-full of one-liners, wintertime puns, and even a few knock-knock jokes! Silly skits include a pair of wisecracking reindeer, a snowflake ballet class, “Freeze-Whiz” (everyone’s favorite game show), and a directionally challenged family of geese.

Suited for ages 2 - 10 and enjoyed by all!

LEARN MORE Tales and Treats is a children’s theater company run by students in the Teen Performance Intensive and Technical Theater Programs at PMT Conservatory.

Students act as the play directors, producers, actors, marketers, and designers!

By Andy Beck and Brian Fisher Featuring additional music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse Recording Orchestrated by Tim Hayden

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ACCOLADES OF GIVING Pittsburgh Musical Theater extends our gratitude to our generous individual donors, as well as foundation, corporate and government partners.

Donors acknowledged here made a gift to Pittsburgh Musical Theater between July 1, 2023 and December 16, 2024. If your name is listed incorrectly or has been mistakenly omitted, please contact Allison Hannon, Director of Development, at (412) 539-0900 x236

The Magic Lantern Mike’s Beer Bar North Shore Tavern SLB Radio Productions Jakub Sprankle Family The Family of Craig Williamson

Dodi Walker Gross, In honor of Ilyssa Bails 18th Birthday Fat Heads Brewing Allegheny County Regional Ink Division Printing Asset District Ken and Linda Krynski Ken and Colleen Doyno Lawrenceville Pet Supply Grable Foundation Charles and Joan Moff Heinz Endowments FOREVER FRIENDS CIRCLE Marcia Oglan Hillman Foundation $1,000 - $2,499 The Schmidtetter Family The Jack Buncher Foundation Triangle Payroll Services Anonymous (1) Jendoco Construction Rachael Viehman Jennifer and Michael Bails Corporation Melissa Wissel Larry and Rikki Berger PA Council on the Arts Unisound PA Department of Community Adam and Jenny Birch and Economic Development Randy and Cathy Emanuelson Michael and Elizabeth Forgy The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust STANDING OVATION The Fourcade Family Peter C. Dozzi Family $250 - $499 David and Judy Doyno Foundation Anonymous (1) Kaitlyn Hendrickson PNC Charitable Trusts Allegheny Intermediate Unit HM Life Insurance Company Vernon C. and Alvina B. Neal Sandra Bails, in honor of Ilyssa Alicia and Michael Klein Fund Bails The Kuhn Family DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE Stephen Black Maria Lewis $5,000 - $9,999 Fatheads Saloon Rochelle Lilien Arsenal Cider House Friends of Rich Fitzgerald James and Maria Pieffer Baird Consol Cares Foundation Family of Theresa Sage, in City of Pittsburgh memory of Theresa Sage and Allison Hannon and William Dollar Bank Dodds Peter Sage Stephen H. Gross Charitable Ellen J. Doyno Barry Tague Fund Vince Gargaro Vanguard Charitable Kathleen Kuhn, in Memory of William and Nancy Gatti Dwight Kuhn BRAVO Jan Glick $500 - $999 O’Connor Family Foundation Karen and Brian Hannon Fund of the Pittsburgh The Mueller Family Anonymous Foundation Tyson Sears Christopher Akin Stephen L. Yoset Cara Shuckett The Baun Family Michael Troiani Cheryl Begandy John and Elsie Viehman, in Robert and Kathleen ACTOR’S CIRCLE honor of Gabriella Viehman Boudreau $2,500 - $4,999 The Yakubic Family Marianne Downer Boyd & Blair The Duddie Family Ken and Jane Gargaro Graze Craze - North Pittsburgh Amanda Godley PRODUCER’S CIRCLE $10,000 and Above

ACCOLADES OF GIVING Andrew and Gina Dodds Malinda Hallett Pamela Halstrick, In memory Anonymous (8) of June Gargaro Henry Michael J. Accetta Mary Grace Hannon Maureen and Andrew Andoga The Kocher Family Jeffery Babich Cliff and Roseanne Levine Harry and Ronna Back Steven Irwin, in honor of Anderson Bailey Colleen Doyno John and Dotti Bechtol Madeline Mamaux Emily L. Brooks John and Shauna Marlowe Dr. and Mrs. L. Wayne Bossola, Jennifer Mentz in honor of Anthony Gargaro Susan Monteverde and in memory of Penney Miller June Gargaro Henry Gemma and Nick Mitchell David Bokhour Mary Rehak Julia Bubanovich Jennifer Reitzell Gloria Caceres Dorothy and Nicholas Barbara Cass Rescher Joseph and Shannon Christof Howard Rieger and Beverly Rebecca Cibulka Siegel Nat Cohen LuAnn Rosellini, In memory of Cohen Chiropractic Trigger June Gargaro Henry Point Center Beth Ross Bruce Crocker Joseph and Rhonda Popovich Stephen Cuden Michael and Nancy Sheleheda Kelly Cullen Ron and Lisa Skalski, In Greg and Julie Dodds memory of June Gargaro Stephen Doerfler Henry Carmen Ellington Roy Smith and Loretta Michelle Farrell Divecchia, In memory of Wynne Fedele, in honor of June Gargaro Henry Lucas Fedele and Zanny The Toole Family Laird Raymond and Kathy Wayne Brad and Leanne Lisien Brian and Kathleen White Lauri Fink Carol and Bryan Young Tamara Giluk Kevin Ziperstein Lucas Fedele and Zanny Laird The Darke Family The DeBruyn Tortorello Family CHEERS $100 - $249

PMT wishes to gratefully acknowledge supporters of our comprehensive campaign, Elevating the PMT Experience for All: Allegheny County Economic Development Allegheny Regional Asset District Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust Heinz Endowments Hillman Foundation McCune Foundation State of Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh McCune Foundation State of Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh PMT also wishes to gratefully acknowledge the more than 150 individual donors who made gifts between $25-$99. Our full donor listing can be found on our website, at: pittsburghmusicals.com/ honorroll

Thank you! We are so grateful for your support, which is critical to keeping PMT positioned as a cultural asset, community resource, and arts ambassador for the Pittsburgh community. Donations cover 35% of our operating costs annually, while each season Pittsburgh Musical Theater enriches the lives of over 35,000 art-lovers and families.

Contact Allison Hannon at 412-539-0900 x236 or visit pittsburghmusicals.com/donate if you would like to join this list of generous supporters.

PRODUCTION Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colleen Doyno Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Mitchell Production Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gemma Mitchell Choreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucas Fedele Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Francesca Tortorello PMT Conservatory Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Kocher PMT Conservatory Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quinn Patrick Shannon Lighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd Nonn Sound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan T. Sage Props Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Kocher Scenic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tucker Topel Costume Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Righetti Makeup & Wig Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher Patrick Associate Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regina Kettering Rehearsal Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andonetta Trageser Scenic Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelsey Jamison, Amber Mount Carpenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brendan Fitz, Kelsey Jamison, Nicholas Sprankle Production Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Polk Additional Makeup Artists & Wig Team: Caity Byers, Michael Fitzmaurice, Jayden Solovey PMT Conservatory Technical Theater and Design Program Student Crew: Dhillon Doshi, Cas Foremsky, Cambria Rosemeyer, Lily Schnur, Charlie Sellman, Theo Walsh, Brenden Weidaw Band: Conductor / Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Francesca Tortorello Guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Kenrick Drums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RJ Heid Additional Musical Arrangements by Dr. Francesca Tortorello

P I T T S B U R G H

MUSICAL THEATER

Pittsburgh Musical Theater (PMT) is a non-profit arts education organization committed to youth development. We cultivate a diverse creative community and future leaders with transferable life skills through a uniquely-designed convergence of training, mentorships, and professional performances. In a nurturing

environment that promotes wellness, safety, and freedom of expression, our integrated opportunities for young artists and local professionals create quality productions for all audiences, foster a community of belonging, and enhance the vibrancy of our region.

pMt BoArd oF direCtors President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Kuhn Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaitlyn Hendrickson Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmen Ellington Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rochelle Lilien Board Members: Larry Berger, Adam Birch, Becky Cibulka, Kimberly Davis, Peyton Klein, Maria Lewis, Marcia Oglan, James Pieffer, Tyson Sears LDI Leadership OnBoard: Kristen Bayley, Rufa Akhmedli Ex Officio: State Representative Dan Deasy, Senator Wayne Fontana

AdMinistrAtion operAtions Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colleen Doyno Director of Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison Hannon Director of Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Toole Box Office & Audience Services Manager, Accessibility Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Kocher Marketing & Media Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lindsay Kalbfleisch Graphic Designer & Marketing Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brianna Booher Sponsorship Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Caroline Nicolian

produCtion Director of Production Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gemma Mitchell Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan T. Sage Resident Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Francesca Tortorello

eduCAtion PMT Conservatory Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quinn Patrick Shannon PMT Conservatory Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Caroline Nicolian PMT Conservatory / Associate Technical Director, Health & Safety Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Kocher

Thank you for your continued support of Pittsburgh Musical Theater

DYNAMIC. Seeing shows in multiple performance venues - giving patrons both Broadway and Off Broadway environments to see live theater - including PMT’s own Gargaro Theater in the West End, where you’ll experience a broader range of extraordinary productions in a relaxed, unique setting - providing an Off Broadway experience unlike anything else in the city

Million Dollar Quartet, Gargaro Theater

DRIVEN. Supporting a company mission that is committed to youth development, integrated opportunities for young artists and local professionals, and building a diverse creative community Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Byham Theater

VERSATILE. Enjoying both professional and young artist productions - as a patron you’ll experience fantastic productions featuring professionals performers and young artists from PMT Conservatory, making you a part of the growth and evolution of the arts in our region A Lyrical Christmas Carol, Gargaro Theater