Evil Dead The Musical at the West End Canopy

Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents

SEPT 27TH - OCT 20TH, 2024 WEST END CANOPY P I T T S B U R G H

MUSICAL THEATER

DIRECTOR’S NOTE

I see you’ve decided to JOIN US! Welcome back to all our loyal returning Deadites! Welcome also to skeptical spouses, adventurous attendees, and all our first-timers!

Evil Dead The Musical is back! Since closing its first sold-out run in the Gargaro Theater back in February of 2017, PMT has been constantly fielding the question: When is Evil Dead coming back? You keep asking so we keep answering, again, and again, and again!

The biggest challenge in remounting Evil Dead The Musical is to keep the material fresh for actors and audience while still delivering the same groovy experience. I’m fortunate to be surrounded with the kind of talent on stage and on the production team who loves this crazy, campy piece and strives to find every new laugh, squeezes out a little more blood, belts out more face-melting vocals, and continues to create the world of Ash and those pesky Candarian Demons!

So whether you prefer a safe seat far from the legendary “splatter zone,” or beg for more blood to be sloshed on your bold, intentionally post Labor Day, dazzlingly white outfits, you are guaranteed a perfect night that toes the line between camp, slasher gore, and traditional musical theater. Well…let’s be honest, it often crosses the line with reckless abandon, smirking through the fourth wall every chance it gets!

I couldn’t be happier to continue to bring Evil Dead The Musical to PMT.

And now...

It’s time!

“We’ve died twice THRICE

before, now we’re back for more.

You can’t kill the dead!”

Please enjoy!

Nick Mitchell Director, Evil Dead The Musical Pittsburgh Musical Theater

A NOTE FROM PMT’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Get ready for a thrilling ride as we welcome you back to the West End Canopy! I’m Colleen Doyno, Executive Director of Pittsburgh Musical Theater, and I couldn’t be more excited to launch our 2024 - 2025 “Heart & Soul” season—a season where every show is crafted to indulge your senses, touch your heart, and satisfy your soul like never before!

We’re kicking things off with a bang— and a lot of laughs—with the one-ofa-kind Evil Dead The Musical! Right here at PMT’s West End Canopy, this uproariously funny, thrilling, and delightfully gory show will keep you on the edge of your seat, screaming with laughter, and begging for more.

Trust me, this is a musical experience you do not want to miss!

But that’s just the beginning! Our entire season is packed with heartpounding performances, powerful stories, and unforgettable music that will stay with you long after the curtain falls. We’ve poured everything into this season, and we can’t wait for you to experience it with us.

So, join us for a year of music, laughter, and community. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or a first-time guest, YOU are the heart and soul of what we do. We couldn’t do it without you, and we’re so grateful to have you on this journey with us.

Let’s make this a remember—together!

season

With immense gratitude and excitement,

Colleen Doyno Executive Director Pittsburgh Musical Theater

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PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION FOR OVER 30 YEARS, PMT has been an anchor in the musical theatre industry in the Pittsburgh region.

Professional Productions feature local creative talent both on stage and in backstage roles. Truly unique and unmatched in the city, these productions also support PMT’s mission to provide mentorship and integrated opportunities with students of PMT Conservatory, creating a community of belonging and enhancing the vibrancy of our region.

Patrons can enjoy Professional Productions in multiple performance venues including the historic Broadway style Byham Theater in the Cultural District, and PMT’s own Off-Broadway Gargaro Theater in the West End.

GREASE, 2024 BYHAM THEATER PRO SHOW, PHOTO CREDIT: MATT POLK

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, 2024 GARGARO THEATER PRO SHOW, PHOTO CREDIT: MATT POLK

Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents

Book and Lyrics by George Reinblatt

Music by Frank Cipolla Christopher Bond Melissa Morris George Reinblatt

Additional Lyrics by Christopher Bond

Additional Music by Rob Daleman

Based on characters created by Sam Raimi By special arrangement with Renaissance Pictures, Ltd. & Studiocanal

Original Music Supervision by Frank Cipolla Originally Produced in New York by Jenkay LLC, Jeffrey Latimer Entertainment, Just For Laughs Live, and Idle Dave Productions LLC

Director Nick Mitchell

Producer Colleen Doyno

SEPT 27TH - OCT 20TH, 2024 | WEST END CANOPY EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

MUSICAL SYNOPSIS Act I “Cabin in the Woods” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ash, Linda, Scott, Shelly, & Cheryl “Housewares Employee” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ash & Linda “It Won’t Let Us Leave” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl “Look Who’s Evil Now” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl & Shelly “What the F*@k Was That?” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ash & Scott “Join Us” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl, Moose, & House Spirits “Good Old Reliable Jake” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake, Annie, & Ed “Housewares Employee (Reprise)” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ash & Linda “I’m Not a Killer” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ash

Act II “I’m Not a Killer (Reprise)” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ash “Bit-Part Demon” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed “All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Kandarian Demons” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annie, Ash, & Jake “Ode to an Accidental Stabbing” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake & Annie “Do the Necronomicon” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demons “It’s Time” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ash & Company “We Will Never Die” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demons “Blew That ***** Away” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Company

CAST Ash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Goodnack* Cheryl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sabina May Annie / Shelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zanny Laird* Linda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kamilah Lay Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brecken Newton Farrell* Jake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Zak Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Nadler Knowby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Damon Oliver Jr. Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anya Epstein, Ben Nadler, Chris Russell, Collin Yates*

Understudies Ash - Collin Yates* Cheryl, Linda - Anya Epstein Annie / Shelly - Kamilah Lay Scott, Jake - Collin Yates* Ed, Knowby - Chris Russell

* denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association

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

Anya Epstein

Brecken Newton Farrell*

Brett Goodnack*

Zanny Laird*

Kamilah Lay

Sabina May

Ben Nadler

Damon Oliver Jr.

Chris Russell

Collin Yates*

Michael Zak

* denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association

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

Anya Epstein (Ensemble, U/S Cheryl, and now resides in the South Hills.

Linda, Dance Captain) is thrilled to be back with Pittsburgh Musical Theater for their 24/25 season. Anya was seen in PMT’s Grease (Patty Simcox) and Million Dollar Quartet (U/S Dyanne) last season.

She is a Pittsburgh Native, who holds a Bachelors in Theater and Dance from Muhlenberg College. Some of her past favorite credits include Fiddler on the Roof (Chava), Something Rotten (Dance Ensemble) with Stage 62, and Perdita (Sarah) with the New Hazlett. Anya also works with Attack Theatre as a company dancer. Off stage you can find her teaching dance at PMT, CLO, and the local JCC. www.anyaepstein.com

Brecken Newton Farrell* (Scott) is excited to be performing with Pittsburgh Musical Theater once again in his third Evil Dead! He was most recently seen at the Byham Theater as Kenickie in Grease. Other credits include Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys and Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. In addition to theater, Brecken spends a lot of time in the music industry as a vocalist and guitarist, currently working on albums with several rock bands. He thanks God, his amazing parents, his brother Dane, his girlfriend Mackenzie, and all other friends and family who have supported him his entire life. Brecken dedicates his life’s work to Elmer and Joanne Lauster, his late grandparents who loved nothing more than seeing him perform. Isaiah 40:31

Brett Goodnack* (Ash) is thrilled to be returning (by the side of a few of his dearest friends and cohorts) for his 5th appearance in Evil Dead at PMT. He is a lifetime Pittsburgher (where he received his J.D. from Duquesne Law),

Credits include: Shakespeare, Something Rotten! (Stage 62), George Bailey, It’s A Wonderful Life (Bricolage Production Company); Black Stache, Peter and The Starcatcher (Stage 62); Victor Frankenstein, Frankenstein (Bricolage); Bob Wallace, White Christmas (Palisade Playhouse). Brett spends his days as Associate General Counsel for a state banker’s association, and his nights as a local comedic improviser, writer & performer, and Beatles enthusiast.

Lastly, Brett has gotten some grief over only ever shouting out his dog Forest in the “special thanks” part of his bio in recent years, so this year: a very special thanks to Caitlin (the best girl in the world), my friends (Forest included, as always), and my family – especially my dad, who - even though he doesn’t have a chainsaw for a hand - has always been my hero.

Zanny Laird* (Annie / Shelly, Fight Captain) a PMT Resident Artist, is thrilled to join the cast of Evil Dead after appearing as Rizzo in Grease! For over twenty years she has worked in TV, film, and theatre in Pittsburgh, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. Her resumé includes the world premiere productions of August: Osage County (Steppenwolf Theatre) and Trust (Lookingglass Theatre), the off-Broadway production of Kragtar: A Monster Musical (The West End Theatre), and the preBroadway workshop of Head Over Heels (Oregon Shakespeare Festival).

Other local credits include The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk and The Cherry Orchard (Quantum Theatre), Phantom (PCLO), and Hamlet (Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks). TV/Film: Elementary, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water,

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

Cut Shoot Kill and Red Dead Redemption 2. Ben Nadler (Ed, Ensemble) is excited She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from to make his PMT debut as one groovy bit-part demon. Praised for having Carnegie Mellon University. a “star quality”, Ben has performed Kamilah Lay (Linda, U/S Annie / Shelly) both onstage and onscreen. Theatre Wisconsin-native, Kamilah, is delighted highlights include Louis Ironson in Angels to call the Steel City her new home, and in America, Pt. 1 (Elsewhere Theatre return to PMT after last appearing in Company), Frederic in Pirates of Penzance Once (Reza). Most recently, she appeared (Pittsburgh Savoyards), Gnome/Nino in San Luis Obispo Rep’s production of 9 U.S. in Amélie (Little Lake Theatre), & to 5 (Doralee). Additional credits include Snoopy in You’re A Good Man Charlie the world premiere of Moonshine and Brown (Emerson Kidding Around).

Mistletoe: An Appalachian Christmas Tale Recent screen credits include him as a (Dovey), Once (Reza) at San Luis Obispo Silly Burglar for Ohio Lottery’s Lady Luck Rep, Natasha, Pierre and The Great series, Robbie in See You In My Dreams Comet of 1812 (Ensemble, u/s Sonya) (dir. Bayli Clack), and Olly in The Family at Theatre Raleigh, and Guys and Dolls Williams (dir. Steven Zhu), an official (Hot Box Girl) at The Fireside Theatre. selection at multiple film festivals. Ben Kamilah’s a proud alumna of Illinois works as a producer in commercial film Wesleyan University, where she earned and television production, directs and her BFA in Music Theatre. She extends teaches at South Park Theatre, and endless gratitude to Nick, Gemma, participates as a Standardized Patient Francesca, Colleen, and the entire team with the University of Pittsburgh School of dedicated professionals at PMT. Many of Medicine, all while studying voice with thanks and much love to her Midwestern the incomparable Thespina Christulides. family for their steadfast support in Love to his husband Scott, his family addition to her dearest, Collin. Kamilah and friends, and the cats! Rep: @ aspires to connect, learn, and grow as dochertyagency / IG: @benjamininadler new opportunities present themselves. / www.bennadlerfilm.com

Sabina May (Cheryl) is excited to Damon Oliver Jr. (Knowby) is elated be back in the burgh and performing with PMT! She is a recent graduate of Nazareth University with her BFA in Musical Theater. As a former conservatory student, Sabina is thrilled to be back in the West End with her forever friends. Some of her past credits include Spitfire Grill (Hannah Ferguson); Spring Awakening (Martha); Particle (Mom); Jekyll and Hyde (Lucy Harris).

As always, Sabina is thankful for all the miles and smiles shared along the way! @_sabinamay_

to be performing with Pittsburgh Musical Theater in their production of Evil Dead! They’ve had the pleasure of working with theater companies such as Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Viral Ventures, and Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. They were also a choreographer for Allegheny Traditional Academy’s production of Wizard of OZ. Their most recent performance was John Lewis in Heroes: A Boy From Troy (Pittsburgh CLO). Other credits include: Hook and Peter Peter Pan Cocktail

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Experience (Viral Ventures), Malik Order Michael Zak (Jake) was most recently in The House (Playwrights Theatre Fest), seen as Roger in PMT’s Grease. Born Actor educator (Saltworks Theatre Co.). and raised in Pittsburgh, Michael is no stranger to the local stages, having Chris Russell (Ensemble, U/S Ed, performed with Split Stage Theater in Knowby) is thrilled to be apart of the Rent and Trafford Theatre Factory in A incredible show Evil Dead as a swing/ Taffeta Wedding. After studying Vocal ensemble member. Chris has done Performance at CMU and Musical other productions as a student at PMT Theatre at Texas Tech University, Conservatory such as Leading player Michael made his Off-Broadway debut in PIPPIN, Sebastian in Disney’s The as Harold/The Professor in the world Little Mermaid, Christmas Present in A premier of It Came From Beyond! (St. Lyrical Christmas Carol etc. After Chris Luke’s Theatre). Other performances graduated they took on more recent include: Ram, Heathers (Lubbock roles such as Angel in Stage 62’s RENT, Moonlight Musicals); Sam/Mr. Burns, Linus in YAGMCB, best man in GFP I Mr. Burns A Post Electric Play (Texas Tech); do?, and Mr. Black in Andrew Lippa’s Henry, Next to Normal (Texas Tech). In Wild Party. This experience has been addition to performing, Michael has also incredible for the 19 year old, not only music directed several Off-Broadway do they get to return back to their home shows. Michael is part of the faculty at theater as a performer in the iconic Evil PMT Conservatory as a resident artist, Dead but Chris gets to experience this and runs his own private voice and piano with a talented and phenomenal cast/ studio! All inquiries/new students: crew and team. michaelzaksings@gmail.com

Collin Yates* (Ensemble, U/S Ash, Scott, Jake) is thrilled to be back at PMT for Evil Dead! Collin first appeared on the PMT stage as Elvis in Million Dollar Quartet, and is now a proud resident of the Burgh. Other credits include Stacee Jaxx (Rock of Ages at ECU Summer Theater), Carl Perkins (MDQ Christmas at Timber Lake Playhouse), and Swing (Ring of Fire at NC Theater). He also tours with Sun Records Live as Elvis Presley/ Carl Perkins/Luther Perkins (Gershwin Entertainment Co.). You can find his original music on Spotify. Collin would like to thank his parents Holly and Bill, his siblings Liam and Riley, and his partner Kamilah for their constant love and support. IG @_Collin_Yates

PRODUCTION CREDITS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Eve Bandi (Lighting Designer) an alum self-assured, well-rounded individuals of University of Pittsburgh (BA ’11) and University of Arizona (MFA ’16), has been designing and assisting for over ten years now. Select designs include The Mountaintop, Detroit ’67, Pipeline (Hattiloo Theatre, Memphis); Steel Magnolias, Appointment with Death (Gallery Players, Brooklyn); Silent Sky, The 39 Steps, Three Viewings (South Park Theatre, Pittsburgh); The Hysteria of Dr. Faustus, The Maids, Measure for Measure (Seeing Place Theatre, NYC); Sunsum is Spirit (New Hazlett Theatre, Pittsburgh); Evil Dead The Musical, ¡Viva Los Bastarditos! (No Name Players, Pittsburgh).

Colleen Doyno (Executive Director, Producer) has been with PMT since 1997. Ms. Doyno directed and choreographed countless shows for both the Professional and Conservatory theater companies. Several of these shows have been counted as the “Best of Pittsburgh” in the annual Pittsburgh Post-Gazette year in review; including the Conservatory Theater Company’s 2013 production of Miss Saigon, the first student show to be so honored.

In 2013 Colleen’s achievements were recognized with the prestigious “Woman of Integrity” award and her commitment to mentoring young women into future leaders was honored when she was selected as a finalist for the 2013 “Athena” award. Ms. Doyno is a strong advocate for the development of the West End Community, which serves as PMT’s forever home. She has worked with Pittsburgh City Council, PA State and Allegheny County officials and the Mayor’s office to advance growth in the area. She has a deeply held belief in developing our children into healthy,

through the arts. This belief is at the heart of her educational philosophy and has guided the success of the conservatory under her direction. Colleen considers herself fiercely local and is dedicated to concentrating on the positive, found in each individual and each day that she faces. Many thanks to the never ending dedication of the PMT staff, the constant support of the PMT Board of Directors and the love of my amazing family.

Amber Kocher (Props Master) hails from Pittsburgh, with her husband, Kevin and son, Brody. She is a graduate of Clarion University and is the Props Master, Set Dresser, Jack-of-all-Trades Resident Artist and theater mom at PMT. Favorite credits with PMT include Evil Dead The Musical, Disney’s Newsies, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Shrek, and more. Amber has been with the company since 2012, and is looking forward to many more seasons with PMT.

Kevin Kocher (Associate Technical Director) has set designed several shows at PMT including Sister Act, Jekyll and Hyde, We Will Rock You and Disney’s Newsies. He has also worked in various other technical positions at PMT and PMT Conservatory such as sound designs for Evil Dead The Musical (2019), Hunchback of Notre Dame (2019), and A Lyrical Christmas Carol (2019). Over the past several years Kevin has lead the Technical Theater & Design Program at PMT Conservatory, helping to educate students in technical theater design and application in full scale productions.

Kevin attended Clarion University of PA and earned a B.S. in Education and studied theatrical design and direction.

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Gemma Mitchell (Production Stage director / performer in the Greater Manager) is drop-dead thrilled to return to work on this legendary PMT production next to her favorite humanhusband-cat-dad-director Nick, this year as the coordinator of the groovy moves these deadites are slaying. She welcomes YOU to the PMT Experience in Pittsburgh’s West End! PMT credits include...all of them in the past 16 years!!!! To name some favorites: Million Dollar Quartet, Grease, Once, Jersey Boys, Jesus Christ Superstar (winner of Broadway World Pittsburgh’s Best Lighting Design of a Play or Musical and Best Musical 2022), The Sound of Music, Les Miserables, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, and Miss Saigon. Gemma has spent sixteen years in the PMT Family as the Director of Production Operations and a member of the Actor’s Equity Association for PMT’s Professional Company and PMT Conservatory Productions. Gemma has been seen serving on the production teams at South Park Theatre, Robert Morris Colonial Theatre, Freedom Area High School, and Plum Borough High School.

She would like to endlessly thank PMT’s Executive Team, the members of the American Federation of Musicians, and this GROOVY cast and creative team.

She’d like all that partake to go see her buddy Shannon at the bar, grab a Groovy Juice and hot dog to enjoy this twohour masterpiece. As is tradition, she dedicates this show to fellow-Evil Dead the Musical discoverer- Kate! Keep up with Gemma by following @missgemmamitch

Nick Mitchell (Director) is thrilled to be directing this GROOVY musical theater comedy for Pittsburgh Musical Theater again! He has been an active

Pittsburgh Area since relocating from NYC ten years ago. In 2016, Nick was selected for a year-long Directing Observership with City Theatre where he assisted Tracy Brigden in directing the Pittsburgh premiere of Ironbound.

Other directing highlights include: Bright Star (Front Porch Theatricals) Nunsense the Mega Musical (Pittsburgh Musical Theater), and the critically acclaimed productions of [title of show] (Company of Pittsburgh) and Assassins (Stage 62). Nick has worked for the past decade with the Pittsburgh CLO, initially with the Gallery of Heroes Tour, and more recently, as Assistant Director of CLO’s A Musical Christmas Carol. Favorite companies for whom he’s directed include Cup-AJo, 12 Peers, Heritage Players, South Park Theatre, and Americana Theatre in Plymouth, MA. Nick studied Musical Theater and Directing at Oklahoma City University. Thanks to the whole PMT creative and executive team, and this fantastic cast!

Christopher Patrick (Makeup & Wig Designer) has been designing shows for PMT since 2007, and it is such a joy to continue working with them.

Christopher works in film television and theater in the Pittsburgh region and is a member of IATSE local 798. As usual with Evil Dead The Musical, we are glad that you could ‘Join Us!’ for a bloody good time.

Jonathan T. Sage (Sound Designer & Technical Director) has been with PMT for more than ten years and is excited to be part of another production. A Michigan State University alumnus, additional credits include The Boarshead Professional Theater in Lansing,

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Michigan and The Ohio Light Opera in Wooster, Ohio. Jonathan would like to thank his family for all of their love and support.

in Collaborative Piano and Coaching at the University of Minnesota and studied with Timothy Lovelace. Francesca & her husband, Pittsburgh Symphony cellist Michael DeBruyn, have been performing Tucker Topel (Scenic Designer) (He/ as a professional duo since ‘04.

Him) is a Pittsburgh based scenic designer and teaching artist, after Andonetta Chiarina Trageser (Andi) growing up in the southern Wisconsin (Production Assistant) is so excited to area. He is an alum of Point Park work with such an amazing cast and crew University. Recent local design credits on PMT’s 5th production of Evil Dead The include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Musical! Previous Pittsburgh Musical (Mercyhurst University), 9 to 5 (Stage Theater credits include: The Drowsy 62), Abduction The Musical (MTAP), Chaperone Jr. (Stage Manager), Disney’s Meanwhile (CSA Program at The New Newsies Jr. (Stage Manager), Disney’s High Hazlett Theater), and HOARD (off the School Musical Jr. (Stage Manager), Grease WALL). He also works with local schools (Production Assistant), and Million Dollar including Moon Area HS, Seneca Valley Quartet (Production Assistant). Andi spent 5 years as a student of the PMT HS, and CAPA Pittsburgh 6-12.

Conservatory and has now returned Dr. Francesca Tortorello, D.M.A. to the PMT Family as a Resident Artist.

(Music Director) is the Resident Music Thank you to PMT’s Executive Team for Director of PMT. Recent productions allowing her to live her dreams every include Joseph..., HAIR, Disney’s Newsies, day and a special thank you to Nick, and The Sound of Music. She teaches Nathaniel, Francesca, and Gemma. Andi multiple classes for the pre-college also would like to dedicate all her work program in the PMT Conservatory. and dedication for this production to her Dr. Tortorello is also an accomplished father, Jack Phinney who passed in 2018 classical musician and performs with a and her oldest sister, Cailyn Phinney variety of instrumentalists and singers. who passed in 2022.

She frequently collaborates with members of the Pittsburgh Symphony. Amy Ursiny (Costume Designer) is an A dedicated teacher and coach, she has experienced Costume Designer with a maintained an active piano teaching demonstrated history of working in the studio for the past twenty years. Dr. higher education industry. During the Tortorello began piano lessons at the age college semesters she can be found at of four in her hometown of Mount Kisco, Carnegie Mellon University teaching NY. She holds a Bachelors degree in freshman to 3rd year graduates alike.

Piano Performance from the Cleveland Several times a year she can be found Institute of Music where she studied running costume competitions across with Antonio Pompa-Baldi. She received the east coast. a Masters degree and Professional Studies certificate in Collaborative Nathaniel Yost (Assistant Director) Piano from CIM, studying with Virginia is delighted to participate as Assistant Weckstrom. She also earned a Doctorate Director in this production. With a

PRODUCTION CREDITS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

passion for theater and his on-stage experience, Yost is excited to bring a fresh perspective to this creative process.

While this is his first time professionally assistant directing, Yost is no stranger to the stage. He has worked with various companies in the past including Pittsburgh CLO, St. Vincent Summer Theatre, The Summer Company, Prime Stage, Split Stage, The Heritage Players, Arcade Comedy Theater (their inaugural musical performance), Little Lake Theater, Front Porch Theatricals, and now PMT. Yost’s previous roles include Death of a Salesman (Happy Loman), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Oberon), Avenue Q (Brian), Macbeth (Macbeth), Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble/Beast u/s), the former Apple Hill Playhouse’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Pseudolus), Bubble Boy: The Musical (Jimmy), The Music Man (Harold Hill), Amélie (Fluffy/Joseph), and Merrily We Roll Along (Charley). Yost is a graduate of Duquesne University with a BA in Theater Arts and Theology, and he is a proud member of NAR (National Association of Realtors).

AUTHOR CREDITS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Christopher Bond is a writer & Melissa Morris is a composer, director, director from Toronto, Canada. Chris is still honored to have been a creative partner in this musical bloodbath since its inception in 2002. Besides his music, lyrical and development contributions, Chris has directed every large-scale production of Evil Dead, the Musical in North America for the last 20 years, including the show’s US debut OffBroadway, its return to Canada at the Diesel Playhouse and every national tour. Chris continued to work on irreverent cult horror shows including directing and creating new material for Trey Parker’s Cannibal the Musical (2015 & 2017) and co-writing and directing the official stage adaptation of Night of the Living Dead, where Chris collaborated with horror legend George A. Romero (2013). Other directing credits include, Disenchanted (National Tour), Little Black Dress, (National Tour), We Will Rock You, Forever Plaid, Ghost the Musical, assisting on the North American premiere of Bend it Like Beckham, The Musical. Chris is also a creative lead on the Disney Animation Immersive Experience and co-hosts the We Like Theme Parks Podcast on the Chip & Co. Podcast network.

actor, singer, musician, musical director, playwright, and educator. She is a graduate of Music and Drama at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada and attended Australian National University.

Melissa’s career has taken her across North America and the Caribbean, where she has had the pleasure of working at Toronto City Opera, Nightwood Theatre, Chemainus Theatre, Drayton Festival, Theatre Orangeville, Port Hope Festival, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Stirling Theatre, Upper Canada Playhouse, Orillia Opera House, Gravenhurst Opera House, Theatre Collingwood, Theatre Kingston, Royal Conservatory of Music and on a cruise ship. She was Resident Musical Director/Composer at St Lawrence Shakespeare Festival for 10 seasons and has directed and musical directed at different companies in Canada. Her one-woman musical, Sweetheart, had a successful premiere in Kingston and online. She is a proud faculty member at Queen’s University, and runs her own private vocal studio in Toronto, Canada, where she teaches and coaches singers and actors of all ages.

George Reinblatt writes musicals Frank Cipolla grew up in a small and roast jokes (and yes… he is the only Canadian town, where the overall lack of things to do left him plenty of time to learn how to play many musical instruments. Though he is very proud that his music has been featured off Broadway, at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Cannes Short Film Festival, he is most honoured to have performed at the music mecca CBGB’s in NYC. He currently lives in Toronto, Canada.

person who does both). George has written for multiple Comedy Central Roasts including the Roasts of Justin Bieber, Bruce Willis, James Franco, and Rob Lowe. Other select television writing credits include: Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Roast Battle Canada (CTV), The Burn (Comedy Central), Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals (Comedy Central), NBC New Year’s Eve (NBC), Mr. D (CBC), Just For Laughs (CBC), The Much Music Video Awards (MUCH), and George also wrote

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And if that’s not enough, George also wrote the book, lyrics, and co-composed a cult musical where the audience gets drenched in blood (it’s Evil Dead The Musical, in case that wasn’t obvious).

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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

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