Million Dollar Quartet at the Gargaro Theater

Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents

APRIL 18TH - MAY 12TH, 2024 GARGARO THEATER P I T T S B U R G H

MUSICAL THEATER

A NOTE FROM PMT’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Step into the dynamic realm of PMT’s rendition of Million Dollar Quartet! As you step through the doors of Pittsburgh’s Off-Broadway Gargaro Theater, nestled in the Historic West End Valley, you’re instantly whisked away to the pulsating ambiance of 1956.

For over a century, this remarkable 110-year-old schoolhouse has echoed with the strains of music, serving as a cornerstone for communal gatherings steeped in the cadence and harmony of festivity.

Now, under PMT’s stewardship, it stands as a symbol of music’s enduring capacity to unify, motivate, and transcend barriers.

moment in cultural history, immerse yourself in the groundbreaking sounds of rock ‘n’ roll and country music. Just as PMT embodies creativity and connection, this performance embodies the spirit of breaking barriers and connecting diverse communities.

Join us in this space of celebration, where the past’s echoes blend with the present’s excitement. Experience the enchantment of Million Dollar Quartet and let the music take you on a journey of exploration and joy. Welcome to an unforgettable celebration of music, community, and the timeless magic of the stage.

In this electrifying production, set against the backdrop of a pivotal

Enjoy the show!

Colleen Doyno Executive Director Pittsburgh Musical Theater

Cast 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.

JERSEY BOYS, 2023 BYHAM THEATER PRO SHOW, PHOTO CREDIT: MATT POLK

ONCE, 2023 GARGARO THEATER PRO SHOW, PHOTO CREDIT: MATT POLK

Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents

BOOK BY

COLIN ESCOTT & FLOYD MUTRUX

ORIGINAL CONCEPT AND DIRECTION BY

FLOYD MUTRUX

INSPIRED BY

ELVIS PRESLEY, JOHNNY CASH, JERRY LEE LEWIS, AND CARL PERKINS Props Master

Scenic Designer

Sound Designer

Lighting Designer

Costume Designer

Makeup & Wig Designer

Production Stage Manager

Associate Technical Director

Technical Director

Associate Music Director

Amber Kocher

Tucker Topel

Eric Collins

Forrest Trimble

Alex Righetti

Christopher Patrick

Gemma Williamson*

Kevin Kocher

Jonathan T. Sage

Justin Bendel

Director

Music Director

Tim Seib

Dr. Francesca Tortorello

Producer Colleen Doyno

APRIL 18TH - MAY 12TH, 2024 | GARGARO THEATER MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is presented by special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW). www.theatricalrights.com Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Cast MUSICAL SYNOPSIS “Blue Suede Shoes” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company “Real Wild Child” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Lee Lewis “Matchbox” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl Perkins “Who Do You Love?” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl Perkins “Folsom Prison Blues” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnny Cash “Fever” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dyanne “Memories Are Made of This” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Company “That’s Alright Mama” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elvis Presley “Brown Eyed Handsome Man” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Company “Down by the Riverside” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company “Sixteen Tons” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnny Cash “My Babe” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl Perkins & Johnny Cash “Mystery Train (Instrumental)” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elvis Presley

INTERMISSION “Long Tall Sally” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elvis Presley “Peace in the Valley” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Company “I Walk the Line” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnny Cash “I Hear You Knockin’” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dyanne “Let’s Have a Party” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Company “Great Balls of Fire” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Lee Lewis “Down by the Riverside (Reprise)” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company “Hound Dog” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elvis Presley “Ghost Riders in the Sky” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnny Cash “See You Later Alligator” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl Perkins “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Lee Lewis

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Carl Perkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JON ROHLF* Johnny Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALLEN LAW* Jerry Lee Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TAYLOR ISAAC GRAY* Elvis Presley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COLLIN YATES* Dyanne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RACHEL ROSENBUSH Sam Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOMMY MCDOWELL* Fluke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIKE LUCCHETTI Brother Jay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JUSTIN BENDEL UNDERSTUDIES For Elvis: DANIEL LAWRENCE; for Jerry: JACOB EPSTEIN; for Carl: TOMMY MCDOWELL*; for Johnny: JACOB EPSTEIN; for Dyanne: ANYA EPSTEIN; for Sam: DANIEL LAWRENCE * member of Actors’ Equity Association

Time:

Place:

December 4, 1956

Sun Records, Memphis

Production Notes: Tuesday night shortly before Christmas 1956. Four legends - Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley - gathered at the Sun Records studio in an impromptu jam session. A newspaper reporter who was present wrote, “This quartet could sell a million.” Soon, the group was dubbed the Million Dollar Quartet.

This was their first and only performance together, a cultural flashpoint that caught rock ‘n’ roll at the moment of creation.

Sun Records owner Sam Phillips discovered and produced Million Dollar Quartet.

That’s why he, together with Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis, were among the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame’s charter inductees. Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash soon joined them. Unlike other producers at that time, Phillips took an active role in recording and encouraging his young, untested artists to reach deep within themselves. He began by recording blues singers like B.B. King and Ike Turner. Later, he was the first to sign Roy Orbison and Charlie Rich.

In his rudimentary, one-room studio, Sam Phillips looked for innovation, not imitation. The music he recorded transformed the cultural landscape of the twentieth century, and its reverberations are still felt today.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

COLLIN YATES*

TAYLOR ISAAC GRAY*

JON ROHLF*

ALLEN LAW*

JUSTIN BENDEL

MIKE LUCCHETTI

TOMMY MCDOWELL*

RACHEL ROSENBUSH

ANYA EPSTEIN

JACOB EPSTEIN

* member of Actors’ Equity Association

DANIEL LAWRENCE

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

Justin Bendel (Brother Jay, Associate them in The Show of 1000 Tomorrows. Off Music Director) In high demand as a performer and educator, Justin P. Bendel has become one of Pittsburgh’s most sought-after bassists. With 70+ musicals to his credit, he is no stranger to the eclectic music of Broadway. He was most recently seen playing the new bio-musical Elvis: A Musical Revolution at The Dutch Apple in Lancaster, PA this past June. Previous engagements as Brother Jay include Orpheum Theater (National Tour), Hippodrome Theatre (Gainesville), Dutch Apple Theatre (Lancaster), and PCLO (Pittsburgh).

In early 2020, Justin had the honor to perform for rock drummer and founder of The Police, Stewart Copeland, for his commissioned world premiere rock opera “Satan’s Fall.” Throughout his vast career, he has shared the stage with artists ranging from Christopher Parkening, Yo-Yo Ma, Andrea Bocelli, The Moody Blues, Al Jarreau, Michael W. Smith, The Eagles, and the legendary Ray Charles to Elaine Stritch, Renee Elise Goldsberry, and fellow Pittsburgh native Billy Porter. Justin is endorsed by Lākland Basses. www.justinbendel.com

Anya Epstein (U/S Dyanne, Dance Captain) is thrilled to be back with Pittsburgh Musical Theater so soon!

Anya was just seen as Patty Simcox in PMT’s Grease. 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 has also worked with Attack Theatre, and most recently danced with

stage you can find her teaching dance to her favorite students! anyaepstein.com

Jacob Epstein (U/S Jerry Lee Lewis & Johnny Cash, Guitar Technician) is excited to be working for PMT for the first time. He is a Pittsburgh-based performing artist and musician. Past productions include A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Old Curiosity Shop with PICT and Singin’ in The Rain with CLO. He can be seen playing locally and nationally with several bands and musical projects. Thanks so much to everyone in the production team and also my sister Anya!

Taylor Isaac Gray* (Jerry Lee Lewis) is making his PMT debut! This is Taylor’s 11th time playing the Killer, having performed MDQ at Northern Stage, GEVA Theatre Center, two National Tours, and more. Credits also include Jerry Lee Lewis / Pianist, Sun Records Live! - The Concert (Theatre Raleigh); and Keyboards, A Night With Janis Joplin (National Tour). Taylor also arranges and produces music covers and videos with his production company, TIG Music. All his work, including his virtual concert series of tick, tick… BOOM! can be found on YouTube. All his love goes to Hailey, his fiancée. Now get ready to rock ‘n’ roll! @taylorisaacgray www.taylorisaacgray.com

Allen Law* (Johnny Cash) is glad to be making his PMT debut. Locally he has performed with Pittsburgh Public Theater as part of their PlayTime Live series in The Slush as Snowman and City Theatre’s Young Playwright’s Festival.

Other favorites include Ray Dolenz,

Proposals (Flat Rock Playhouse), Mozart, Amadeus (NC Stage), George Bailey, Live from WVL: It’s a Wonderful Life (Immediate Theatre Project), Paris/Tybalt/Nurse, Romeo and Juliet (Mountain Art Theatre).

Allen is a worker/owner with Pin Up Posters Courier Collective which helped distribute promotional materials for this production. He leads Ghost tours in Downtown Pittsburgh with Walk the Burgh. Thanks to the entire crew for their dedication and support!

Daniel Lawrence (U/S Elvis Presley & Sam Phillips) is grateful to be back performing with PMT after being a student here from the ages of 7-18. He was last seen in PMT’s Grease as the understudy for Vince Fontaine, Danny, and Kenickie. This past February, he was Fyedka/Russian Soloist in Fiddler on the Roof at Heinz Hall. Last October, he was Ed in PMT’s Evil Dead the Musical.

A proud 2020 graduate of Manhattan School of Music’s Inaugural Musical Theatre Class: Credits include Emcee in Cabaret, and Orgasmic Male Solo in Wild Party. TV/Film: Anything’s Possible (Amazon Prime), “American Rust Season 2” (Freevee) He is looking forward to writing more music. Find him on YouTube: Blue Daniel - 1985 / Thank you to PMT’s Executive Director Colleen Doyno, the cast/creative team of Million Dollar Quartet, and the rest of the PMT Family for welcoming me back! <3

Mike Lucchetti (Fluke) hails from the Poconos Pennsylvania. His music career started off as a teenager playing drums on the Vans Warped Tour with acts such as Katy Perry, Paramore, The Offspring and many more. Who knew it would then lead to musical theater where he has performed a multitude of shows in New York City and all across the USA including the Broadway National tours of Sweet Charity and

Million Dollar Quartet. Mike is also a Guest Entertainer aboard cruise ships rocking all around the world with The Rave-On’s a tribute to Buddy Holly and 50’s rock & roll. When not on the road or at sea he produces many different styles of music at his recording studio. If you’d like to see more of Mike drumming go to youtube.com/drumseahawk6

Tommy McDowell* (Sam Phillips, U/S Carl Perkins) is thrilled to be back on the PMT stage! National Tours: Jesus Christ Superstar 50th Anniversary Tour (Peter), Roundabout Theatre Company’s Cabaret (Max, Herman, u/s Cliff), American Idiot First National Tour (Swing); Regional: Once, Pittsburgh Musical Theater (Eamon, u/s Guy), Urinetown, Oguma Playhouse (Bobby Strong), Hairspray (Link Larkin), The Who’s TOMMY (Tommy), Jersey Boys (Nick Massi), Grey Gardens (Joe Kennedy, Jr./Jerry). All love and thanks to my family—both chosen and given—for their endless support and encouragement. IG: @tommy_mcdowell, www.TommyMcDowell.com

Jon Rohlf* (Carl Perkins) is beyond excited to be making his PMT debut. Jon was last seen in the inaugural production of Carrie (Tommy) for Jonaleka Productions. Jon holds a BA in musical theatre from Point Park university and his Ph.D from Robert Morris University in instructional Management and Leadership. He is currently also teaching English at Connellsville Area Middle School in addition to his theatrical pursuits. Other credits include: Holiday Inn (Ted Hanover); Ripchord (Derek); Smoke on the Mountain (Dennis); Pumpboys & Dinettes (Jackson); Ring of Fire (Himself); Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Band Leader); and Huck Finn (Huckleberry Finn).

Rachel Rosenbush (Dyanne) is excited Wings Theatre, Festival 56, The Gorilla to make her first appearance with PMT, as Dyanne. A Pittsburgh resident originally from Philadelphia, she has been living in the city for 6 years. She loves her city and is passionately dedicated to community care, most recently as a postpartum doula. With a lifelong passion for stage performance, she sees this opportunity as her grand reentry into professional musical theater. Of all the roles she’s played, she considers her role as mother to her three stars as the most magical and musical.

Collin Yates* (Elvis Presley) is thrilled

Theater, The Universal Theatre Festival, and Emerging Artists Theatre. Regional directing credits include Fun Home, Once, The Secret Garden, Peter and the Starcatcher, Stop Kiss, Million Dollar Quartet, Stop Kiss, Pump Boys & Dinettes, Gypsy, Into the Woods, Cabaret, The Full Monty, Proof, The Lucky Stiff, The Wizard of Oz, A Doll’s House, Vanities, The Shape of Things and more. Tim has a passion for working with children and students on the autism spectrum, having helped create Two Roads Educational Arts Theatre as well as teaching with Stages on the Sound in Brooklyn, NY. Tim also enjoys the development process, having worked on the new musicals Broadcast, Goddess, and The White City at The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center as well as directing readings for the NYU Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program and the North Carolina Playwrights Lab where he is now a co-producer. Tim is a graduate of Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts in St. Louis, Missouri, and a proud member of the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society.

to be making his Pittsburgh Musical Theater debut in this production of Million Dollar Quartet. Most recent credits include: Carl in Million Dollar Quartet Christmas (Timber Lake Playhouse), Elvis/Carl/Luther Perkins in Sun Records Live (The Touring Theatrical Concert), Elvis in Million Dollar Quartet (The Media Theater), and Swing in Ring of Fire (North Carolina Theater). You can find his original music on Spotify and can follow him on Instagram @_Collin_Yates.

Collin would like to thank his parents Holly and Bill, his siblings Liam and Riley, and his partner Kamilah for their Dr. Francesca Tortorello, D.M.A. (Music Director) is the Resident Music constant love and support.

Director of PMT. Recent productions Tim Seib (Director) is a stage director include Joseph..., HAIR, Disney’s Newsies, who currently resides in New York and The Sound of Music. She teaches City. He recently directed the sold-out multiple classes for PMT Conservatory. runs of The Play That Goes Wrong and Dr. Tortorello is also an accomplished Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of classical musician and performs with a 1812 at Theatre Raleigh, as well as the variety of instrumentalists and singers. national tour of Million Dollar Quartet. She frequently collaborates with Tim directed PMT’s production of members of the Pittsburgh Symphony.

Once last year. Tim has worked with A dedicated teacher and coach, she has notable companies such as La Mirada maintained an active piano teaching Theatre, Heritage Theatre Festival, Casa studio for the past twenty years. Dr. Manana, The O’Neill Center, Theatre Tortorello began piano lessons at the age Raleigh, The Repertory Theatre of St. of four in her hometown of Mount Kisco, Louis, Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis, NY. She holds a Bachelors degree in Ozark Actor’s Theatre, Storm Theatre, Piano Performance from the Cleveland

Institute of Music where she studied with Antonio Pompa-Baldi. She received a Masters degree and Professional Studies certificate in Collaborative Piano from CIM, studying with Virginia Weckstrom. She also earned a Doctorate 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 as a professional duo since ‘04.

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

Musical Theater credits include: Disney’s Newsies JR. (Stage Manager), Evil Dead the Musical (Production Assistant), Once (Production Assistant), Pippin (Berthe), and Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Gargoyle). Andi spent 5 years as a student of the PMT Conservatory and has now returned to the PMT Family as an Associate Resident Artist. Thank you to PMT’s Executive Team for allowing her to live her dreams every day and a special thank you to Tim, Francesca, and Gemma. Andi would also like to dedicate all of her work and dedication for this production to her father, Jack Phinney who passed in 2018 and her oldest sister, Cailyn Phinney who passed in 2022.

Forrest Trimble (Lighting Designer) has been a designer in the Pittsburgh area and has been working with PMT for over ten years. As a designer at PMT, Forrest has realized the designs of In The Heights, HAIR, and Disney’s The Little Mermaid, as well as many designs with Pittsburgh Musical Theater and PMT Conservatory. Outside of the company Forrest has worked with multiple shows in the area. Wizard of Oz, Jazz Nutcracker, and Cinderella with Morgantown Dance Studio. Four Chord Music Festival and Jubilee with Hearcorp. Forrest is also the resident designer at Moon Area High School and Pine-Richland Area High School as well as an assistant designer at the Pittsburgh Opera and a designer with Bold designs.

Director) has set designed shows at PMT including Sister Act, Jekyll and Hyde, We Will Rock You, and Disney’s Newsies.

He has also worked in various technical positions at PMT and PMT Conservatory: 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, educating students in technical theater design and application in full scale productions. Alex Righetti (Costume Designer) Kevin attended Clarion University of PA, has been designing costumes in the earned a B.S. in Education, and studied Pittsburgh area for over a decade, having worked predominantly with Avonworth theatrical design and direction.

High School and Throughline Theater as Andonetta Chiarina Trageser (Andi) well as other productions. His first show (Production Assistant) is so excited to with PMT was the 2019 production of A work with such an amazing cast and Lyrical Christmas Carol. Since then he has crew on PMT’s production of Million worked with the PMT on Mamma Mia!, Dollar Quartet! Previous Pittsburgh I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Jesus Christ Superstar, Once, Jersey Boys, Pippin, Les Miserables, Disney’s High School Musical JR., and now Million Dollar Quartet. He would like to thank all of his friends in the Pittsburgh Theater community for all of their support over the years.

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.

University. Recent local design credits include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mercyhurst University), 9 to 5 (Stage 62), Abduction The Musical (MTAP), Meanwhile (CSA Program at The New Hazlett Theater), and HOARD (off the WALL). He also works with local schools including Moon Area HS, Seneca Valley HS, and CAPA Pittsburgh 6-12.

Jonathan T. Sage (Technical Director,

Sound Engineer) 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, MI and Gemma Williamson* (Production The Ohio Light Opera in Wooster, OH. Stage Manager) Rock & Roll is a part Jonathan would like to thank his family of Gemma’s DNA, so she is thrilled to for all of their love & support. produce a show all about this classic sound with some of her favorite teammates; Tim & Francesca! Favorite PMT credits include Evil Dead the Musical, Once, Grease, 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, Beauty and the Beast, and Miss Saigon. Upcoming: Sweeney Todd (PMT Conservatory).

Gemma has spent fifteen years at PMT as the Director of Production Operations for PMT’s Professional Company and PMT Conservatory Productions. She is also a 15+ year member of the Actors’ Equity Association. She would like to endlessly thank PMT’s Executive Team, the cast and creative team, her own brown-eyed handsome man Nick, and her mom. Keep up with Gemma by following @missgemmamitch. Yippie-IOh!

Tucker Topel (Scenic Designer) (He/ Him) is a Pittsburgh based scenic designer and teaching artist, after growing up in the southern Wisconsin area. He is an alum of Point Park

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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 December 1, 2022 and April 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

PRODUCER’S CIRCLE $10,000 and Above Allegheny County Regional Asset District Ken and Colleen Doyno Grable Foundation Heinz Endowments Henry C. Frick Educational Fund of the Buhl Foundation Hillman Foundation The Jack Buncher Foundation Jendoco Construction Corporation PA Council on the Arts PA Department of Community and Economic Development The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust The Pittsburgh Foundation Peter C. Dozzi Family Foundation PNC Charitable Trusts Vernon C. and Alvina B. Neal Fund DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $5,000 - $9,999 Arsenal Cider House Baird City of Pittsburgh Dollar Bank O’Connor Family Foundation Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation Stephen L. Yoset ACTOR’S CIRCLE $2,500 - $4,999 Boyd & Blair The Magic Lantern Mike’s Beer Bar North Shore Tavern

Jakub Sprankle Family Melissa Wissel The Family of Craig Williamson Unisound FOREVER FRIENDS CIRCLE $1,000 - $2,499

STANDING OVATION $250 - $499

Anonymous (1) Jennifer and Michael Bails Larry and Rikki Berger Adam and Jenny Birch Randy and Cathy Emanuelson Michael and Elizabeth Forgy The Fourcade Family Malinda Hallett Ken and Jane Gargaro Alicia and Michael Klein The Kuhn Family Kathleen Kuhn, in Memory of Dwight Kuhn Maria Lewis Rochelle Lilien Family of Theresa Sage, in memory of Theresa Sage and Peter Sage The Schmidtetter Family Barry Tague

Anonymous (1) Christopher Akin Allegheny Intermediate Unit Sandra Bails, in honor of Ilyssa Bails Stephen Black Consol Cares Foundation Allison Hannon and William Dodds Greg and Julie Dodds Marianne Downer Ellen J. Doyno The Duddie Family Vince Gargaro Jan Glick Karen and Brian Hannon The Mueller Family Cara Shuckett John and Elsie Viehman, in honor of Gabriella Viehman Rachael Viehman The Yakubic Family, in memory of Joe Carlino

BRAVO $500 - $999 Anonymous The Baun Family Cheryl Begandy Robert and Kathleen Boudreau Amanda Godley Kaitlyn Hendrickson Ink Division Printing Ken and Linda Krynski Charles and Joan Moff The Students of PMT Conservatory Triangle Payroll Services

CHEERS $100 - $249 Anonymous (7) Michael J. Accetta Maureen and Andrew Andoga Jeffery Babich Harry and Ronna Back Anderson Bailey John and Dotti Bechtol Emily L. Brooks Dr. and Mrs. L. Wayne Bossola, in honor of Anthony Gargaro

ACCOLADES OF GIVING Gloria Caceres Joseph and Shannon Christof Nat Cohen Cohen Chiropractic Trigger Point Center Bruce Crocker Stephen Cuden Kelly Cullen Stephen Doerfler Carmen Ellington Michelle Farrell Wynne Fedele, in honor of Lucas Fedele and Zanny Laird Brad and Leanne Lisien Lauri Fink Tamara Giluk Lucas Fedele and Zanny Laird The Darke Family The DeBruyn Tortorello Family Lori Delale-O’Connor Andrew Dodds Timothy Dodds Mary Grace Hannon The Kocher Family Cliff and Roseanne Levine Steven Irwin, in honor of Colleen Doyno Madeline Mamaux John and Shauna Marlowe Jennifer Mentz Susan Monteverde Penney Miller Gemma and Nick Mitchell The Parsons Family Mary Rehak Jennifer Reitzell Dorothy and Nicholas Rescher Beth Ross

Joseph and Rhonda Popovich Megan Shaffer Michael and Nancy Sheleheda The Toole Family Michael Troiani Gina Vellucci Raymond and Kathy Wayne Carol and Bryan Young Kevin Ziperstein

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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Seib Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Francesca Tortorello Production Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gemma Williamson* Lighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forrest Trimble Props Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Kocher Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan T. Sage Costume Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Righetti Sound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Collins Sound Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan T. Sage Makeup & Wig Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher Patrick Associate Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Bendel Associate Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Kocher Production Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andi Trageser Scenic Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kelsey Jamison, Amber Shuman Additional Choreography by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Lozier Dance Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anya Epstein Guitar Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jacob Epstein Promotional Production Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DNapps Productions Production Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Polk Spot Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Students of PMT Conservatory Technical Theater & Design Program

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Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brendan Fitz

Special Thanks: Ken Doyno, Larry Lozier, Cara McClaine, Nick Mitchell, Emily Synowiec

23/24 Season Sponsors

Million Dollar Quartet Sponsor

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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 Officers: President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stephen L. Yoset Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Kuhn Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmen Ellington Treasurers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rochelle Lilien PMT Board of Directors: Larry Berger, Adam Birch, Malinda Hallett, Kaitlyn Hendrickson, Michael D. Klein, Maria Lewis, Joseph F. Mendel, Tyson Sears 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

Once, 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