"Dial 'M' for Murder Program

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SEPTEMBER 18 – OCTOBER 13 PERFORMED AT THE LORETTO-HILTON CENTER

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This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.

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THE REP’S 2024-2025 SEASON IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO ANN P. AUGUSTIN

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A longtime champion of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and pillar of our community for many years, Ann’s contributions of time, talent and treasure to The Rep and other non-profits here in St. Louis will be remembered and celebrated for years to come.

WELCOME Who kills whom? How? Why? These three questions, pinpointed by Max Halliday in Dial ‘M’ For Murder, rest at the center of so many of my favorite mysteries. From police procedurals, to Murder, She Wrote reruns, to Agatha Christie stories, whodunit stories follow a curious hero in a relentless pursuit of the truth. Our hero must outsmart the deceiving villains to reveal the killer and deliver justice.

Even after the mystery is revealed, we return to our favorites again and again to study and admire the masterful methods of Olivia Benson, Jessica Fletcher, and Hercule Poirot.

Dial ‘M’ For Murder subverts our expectations of a murder mystery by exposing the facts of the case almost immediately. The killer reveals his meticulous plans for murder in the opening scenes. Our omniscience shifts our perspective; rather than “Whodunit,” we find ourselves asking “Will the truth prevail?” When the plot goes awry, we get to watch both the perpetrator and the sleuthing heroes thinking on their feet, tirelessly analyzing the clues, and working to outsmart one another. The result is a thrilling theatrical experience!

Our production celebrates the ability of the active imagination and discerning mind to solve problems, forge connections, and stand up to injustice. We are reminded of the power we hold when we lean into our curiosity and approach the world around us with a critical eye and a creative mindset. Theatre viewing, making and participation help us hone these muscles of live, agile responsiveness. I love the way this play demands our keen attention from the very beginning until the final moments. As you watch, pay close attention to every detail and see if you can guess what will happen next. I hope you’ll enjoy parsing through the mystery and engaging your own creative spirit. I hope you will continue the conversation with your family and friends in the lobby after the show. Above all things, I hope you’ll continue to be a vital participant here at The Rep all season long, infusing your own perspective into these theatrical experiences that look to cultivate vivacious presence and imaginative collective spirit in us all.

It is an honor to welcome you here as a crucial part of The Rep’s 58th season. Thank you for welcoming me to St. Louis as the new Augustin Family Artistic Director. Enjoy the show!

With gratitude and care,

Kate Bergstrom augustin family artistic director

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DRAMATURGY

THE ART OF A PERFECT CRIME: Crime-Fiction’s Enduring Legacy

by Brian Coats, learning programs manager at the rep

“ I was just telling you that I murdered exactly fifty-two people since I saw you last.”

“Oh, yes—one a week.”

This exchange between Max Halliday and Margot Wendice in the first moments of Frederick Knott’s Dial ‘M’ for Murder may seem like a casual admission of serial killer tendencies, but it’s something far more premeditated: Halliday is but a longtime writer on a television detective procedural, and it’s his job to keep audiences hooked with a new gruesome murder each week. “I electrocuted some in their baths, locked others in the garage with the motor running or pushed them through windows and over cliffs,” he shares. “Other weeks I preferred to poison, shoot, strangle, stab, slug, or suffocate.”

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where the Law and Order or NCIS franchises have been staples of primetime entertainment for decades—this may seem familiar to you. But the public’s fascination with murder and the macabre began way before the advent of television.

Crime fiction has its earlier roots in the Epic of Gilgamesh and One Thousand and One Nights, but Edgar Allan Poe’s tales of Detective Dupin might be one of the better-known early examples of the genre, with his initial appearance in 1841’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” widely considered the first detective fiction story. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle elevated the genre even further with the introduction of his famous detective Sherlock Holmes, who not only appeared in Conan Doyle’s written works from 1887–1927 but also has been adapted in numerous films, television series, and stage plays, including ones produced right here on The Rep’s mainstage (1972’s Sherlock Holmes and 2007’s Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure). More recently at The Rep, audiences have been captivated and thrilled by the works of the “Queen of Crime” Agatha Christie, whose Murder on the Orient Express (2023) and The Mousetrap (2013) left audiences buzzing.

As popular entertainment mediums have changed and evolved, crime fiction and true crime find new ways to endure. True crime podcasts frequently top the lists of the most downloaded series, and many have been adapted to television and film. The public’s interest in these nonfiction stories has also influenced real law-and-order proceedings.

After the first season of the record-breaking investigative journalism podcast Serial re-evaluated what was a closed case of the 1999 murder of 18-year-old Hae Min Lee in Dial ‘M’ For Murder | 7

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Baltimore, Lee’s falsely convicted ex-boyfriend was released due to a lack of beneficial evidence presented in the original trial. In turn, this real crime narrative and others like it inspired Hulu’s hit crime-fiction comedydrama, Only Murders in the Building, with an all-star cast led by Steve Martin and Martin Short.

But what is it about this genre that draws us in?

Whether it’s on stage, on the page, on the screen, or in an attention-grabbing news headline, audiences find themselves unable to look away. “Whether it’s good or bad, we need something that creates an element of excitement. When we mix this desire with insight and solving a puzzle, it can give us a short, sharp shock of adrenaline, but in a relatively safe environment,” concludes Dr. Dean Fido, a researcher and lecturer of forensic psychology at the University of Derby.

One thing remains abundantly clear: no matter the mystery, whether it’s a “Whodunit?” or a “Will they get away with it?,” the perfect crime will always leave audiences wanting more.

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PRODUCTION THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS Augustin Family Artistic Director Kate Bergstrom

managing director Danny Williams

presents

Directed by Melissa rain Anderson Scenic Designer

Margery Spack & Peter Spack

Costume Designer

Ruby Kemph

Lighting Designer

Minjoo Kim

sound designer intimacy directors

Amanda Werre Rachel Tibbetts & Will Bonfiglio

Fight Director

Paul Steger

Dialect Coach

Joanna Battles

wig designer

Dennis Bensie

Casting director

Becks Redman

production stage Manager

Emilee Buchheit*

Assistant Stage Manager

Kentrell Jamison*

production assistant

Emma Fletcher

assistant Sound designers

Katelyn Gillette & Thomas White

Webster Assistant Director

Shell Le

MAJOR PRODUCTION SPONSOR

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ANN P. AUGUSTIN

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BIOGRAPHIES PRODUCTION

CAST Margot Wendice

Jenelle Chu*

Tony Wendice

Jordan Coughtry*

Max Halliday

Jayson Heil

Thompson

Ethan Stewart

Captain Lesgate

David Weynand*

Inspector HUBBARD

Eric Dean White*

PLACE The action of the play takes place in the living room of the Wendices’ apartment in London TIME 1950s ESTIMATED RUN TIME 2 hours and 30 minutes with a 15-minute intermission.

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

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BIOGRAPHIES DIRECTOR’S NOTE

Murder Mayhem Marriage…

A thriller with a twinge of mystery. Working on this classic piece of theater has been a true joy with puzzles to unpack around every corner. Dial ‘M’ for Murder is the quintessential thriller, relying on the pressure of high-stakes scenarios boasting action and danger and focusing on dread and the tension of a future crime. We live in a world riddled with suspense as we are aware of the danger and have to wait to watch it unfold. The play takes some twists along the way and we suddenly find ourselves inside a mystery and race to the finish line to expose the truth. We have spent a lot of time on the details of the play and the timing of when information is discovered and revealed, keeping a keen eye on tension, tempo, pace, and restraint. I have had a grand time working on this genre and the intrigue of the time period, leaning into the noir elements of light and dark, shadows and haze, footsteps and whispers, and all the secrets and lies behind the scenes.

We hope you enjoy the ride.

Melissa Rain Anderson Director of Dial ‘M’ For Murder

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CAST Jenelle Chu (Margot Wendice) is making her debut at The Rep. Regional Theatre: Vietgone as Thu/ Huong (Oklahoma City Rep), The Great Leap as Connie (Oklahoma City Rep), Grand Horizons as Jess (People’s Light Theatre), Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Playhouse Christmas Show as Actor 2 (Bucks County Playhouse), Beauty and the Beast as Babette (Paper Mill Playhouse),Vietgone as Tong (American Conservatory Theatre), Comedy of Errors as Courtesan (Shakespeare & Company). Broadway: Bernhardt/ Hamlet as Ensemble and u/s Lysette/Rosamund (Roundabout Theater), Junk as Ensemble and u/s Judy Chen (Lincoln Center Theater). Film/TV: Prodigal Son, New Amsterdam, Madam Secretary, Instinct, Elementary. IG: @Jenelle.c TikTok: @Jenelle.c Jordan Coughtry (Tony Wendice) is making his debut at The Rep. Regional Theatre: The Less We Talk (Hoi Polloi), Big Bill (Williamstown Theatre Festival), Amadeus (Shakespeare Theatre of NJ), Othello (Shakespeare Theatre Company), Failure: A Love Story (Illinois Shakespeare Festival). National Theatre: Love’s Labour’s Lost (Royal Shakespeare Company). Film/TV: Chicago Med, Chicago PD, Commercials Advertisements.

IG: @jordanianrex Jayson Heil (Max Halliday) Previous At The Rep: A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Present Understudy). Regional Theatre: All My Sons (New Jewish Theatre), The Mousetrap (Stray Dog Theatre), Saturday Night Fever (Stray Dog Theatre). IG: @jaysonheil Dial ‘M’ For Murder | 13

BIOGRAPHIES Ethan Stewart (Thompson) is making his debut at The Rep. Regional Theatre: Romeo and Juliet as Ensemble, u/s Tybalt (Oak Park Festival Theatre), 13: The Musical as Eddie (Cadence Theatre Company).

Community Theatre: Heathers the Musical as Jason Dean (Cadence Theatre Company), A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder as The D’Ysquith Family (SPARC).

IG: @ethandunnestewart David Weynand (Captain Lesgate) Previous At The Rep: A Flea in Her Ear as Etienne (2002). Regional Theatre: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Paper Mill Playhouse, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Capital Repertory, Walnut Street, Hampton Playhouse, Invisible Theatre, Wisdom Bridge, and Steppenwolf. Off Broadway: The one-man show Night Just Before The Forest (UBU Rep), The Ice Fishing Play (Samuel Beckett Theatre). Favorite Roles: Pseudolus, Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Serebryakov, Uncle Vanya, Applegate, Damn Yankees, Fa Hai, The White Snake, Egeon, Comedy of Errors. Recent: Ensemble member at two-time American Theatre Wing recipient’s Rogue Theatre of Tucson, AZ. Eric Dean White (Inspector Hubbard) Previous At The Rep: Pride & Prejudice, A Christmas Carol (Two Productions), It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Regional Theatre: Dial M For Murder (THEATRESQUARED), Salt, Root and Roe (Stages Repertory Theatre), The Kiss (De Kus) (Stages Repertory Theatre), THE FOURTH REICH (LaBute New Theater Festival - The Davenport Theatre). Film/TV: Brainworks (EP #4), Chicago

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Fire, (EP #03012), Penitentia, Finch, Halo. IG: @ericdeanwhite TikTok: @ericdeanwhite CREATIVE TEAM Melissa Rain Anderson (Director) Previous At The Rep: The Play That Goes Wrong, The Wolves, and The Marvelous Wonderettes. Regional Theatre: Murder on the Orient Express (Pioneer Theatre), Macbeth, Big River and The Cocoanuts (Utah Shakespeare Festival), The Play that Goes Wrong (Cleveland Playhouse), All is Calm and Joseph and The Technicolor Dreamcoat (Alabama Shakespeare Festival). National Theatre: Assistant to Hal Prince on Paradise Found (The Menier Chocolate Factory in London). IG: @melisarain Margery Spack & Peter Spack (Scenic Designers) Previous At The Rep: The Play That Goes Wrong, Heisenberg, Safe House, Freud’s Last Session. Regional Theatre: Zelda in the Backyard (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Two Trains Running (The Black Rep), Red (New Jewish Theatre), Circus Flora. IG: @aloysspack, @midge_pie Ruby Kemph (Costume Designer) is making her debut at The Rep. Regional Theatre: The Rivals (Ampersand Theatre), Garage (Dive Theatre), and at TheatreSquared: Amadeus, Shakespeare in Love, All the Way, Around the World in 80 Days, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, Vietgone, Native Gardens, The Royale, Once, Murder for Two, Great Expectations, Hamlet, The Half-Life of Marie Curie, Tigers Be Still, A Christmas Carol, Skeleton Crew, Superior Donuts, and Detroit, among others. Broadway: (Costume Technician) The Phantom of the Opera, The Drowsy Chaperone, Anything Dial ‘M’ For Murder | 15

BIOGRAPHIES Goes, Young Frankenstein. Film/TV: (Costume Technician) Mirror, Mirror, and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Part 2.

IG: @rubykemph Minjoo Kim (Lighting Designer) is making her debut at The Rep. Regional Theatre: The Far Country (Berkeley Repertory Theatre), American Fast (City Theatre), Fat Ham (Studio Theatre), Ink (Round House), King of the Yees (Signature Theatre). National Theatre: International credits include South Korea: The Two (Space Owul), Crimson Girl (Dongsoong Art Center), Die or Not (Seoul Art Space Mullae); China: Mask on/off (Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre). OffBroadway: Demon (The Bushwick Starr).

Amanda Werre (Sound Designer) Previous At The Rep: August: Osage County, Molly’s Hammer, Mothers and Sons.

Regional Theatre: Great Lakes Theatre, Idaho Shakespeare Theatre, Hope Repertory Theatre, New Jewish Theatre, Mountain Playhouse, Cidermill Playhouse, COCA, Moonstone Theatre Company, The Tennessee Williams Festival.

IG: @amandawerre_sounddesigner Rachel Tibbetts & Will Bonfiglio (Intimacy Directors) are St. Louis theatre artists and educators who have recently provided intimacy direction and choreography for Webster University’s Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts, the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Clayton High School, and John Burroughs School. They enjoy working in partnership to advocate for consent-based practices and have studied with a variety of organizations, including Theatrical Intimacy Education and IDC (Intimacy Directors & Coordinators).

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Paul Steger (Fight Director) is making his debut at The Rep. Regional Theatre: Resident Fight Director: Nebraska Repertory, Theatre Southeast, Utah Musical Theatre, and The Black Rep. National Theatre: Assistant Fight Director: Bug (Chicago; London). Broadway Tour: Prymate (dir. Ed Sherin) starring Andre DeShields. Film/TV: Vikings, Power Rangers, Ally McBeal, Magnolia, Family Law, The Practice, Party of Five, The Flintstones - Viva Rock Vegas.

Joanna Battles (Dialect Coach) Previous At The Rep: The Cake, Pride & Prejudice, Angels in America, The Play that Goes Wrong, Nonsense & Beauty. Regional Theatre: Chess (MUNY), Mary Poppins (MUNY), Macbeth Ed Tour (Director, STL Shakespeare Festival), Romeo & Juliet (Voice & Text Coach, STL Shakespeare Festival), Songs for Nobodies (Max & Louie Productions). Film/TV: Bonnie & Clyde: Dead & Alive ( A&E Productions), Una Vida (Richie Adams Film), The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (Gold Circle Films). IG: @joannacolebattles Dennis Milam Bensie (Wig Designer) Previous At The Rep: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Murder on the Orient Express, Confederates, House of Joy, A Christmas Carol.

Regional Theatre: Mozart L’Opera Rock (Seven Ages, Beijing, China), Beautiful–The Carole King Musical (Broadway Sacramento at the Music Circus), Don Giovanni (The Atlanta Opera), Karate Kid–The Musical (STAGES St. Louis), Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor (Colorado Shakespeare Festival).

Film/TV: Three Busy Debras, Potato Dreams of America, Hulu’s The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special. IG: @dennis_ milam-bensie-wigs

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BIOGRAPHIES Becks Redman (Casting Director) Previous At The Rep: It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Moby Dick, and August: Osage County (Casting Director), Gruesome Playground Injuries (Director); she served as the Associate Artistic Director from 2022–2024. Regional Theatre: Currently, Becks is a producer at The Old Globe in San Diego. Becks worked at The Rep for five seasons from 2019–2024. Prior to that, she served on the Producing and Casting teams at Actors Theatre of Louisville and Baltimore Center Stage.

Katelyn Gillette (Assistant Sound Designer) Previous At The Rep: Dreaming Zenzile (A2). IG: @Katelyn.does.sound Thomas White (Assistant Sound Designer) Previous At The Rep: Angels In America (A2), A Christmas Carol (A2), The Gradient (A2). Regional Theatre: Hope Repertory Theatre (Sound Supervisor for the 2023 Season), Last Stop On Market Street (Metro Theatre Company, A1), Dress The Part (St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, A1), Sister Act (The Muny, A2).

National Theatre: Cats 2022–2023 National Tour (Production Sound), Mamma Mia 25th Anniversary Tour (A2), My Fair Lady 2022–2023 National Tour (A2).

Emilee Buchheit (Production Stage Manager) is very excited to be returning to The Rep for her fourteenth season!

Previous At The Rep: The Lehman Trilogy, August: Osage County (2023–2024 Season). Other stage Management Credits: Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Variety Theatre, The New Jewish Theatre, The Foolish Theatre Company (NY), and Little Theatre on the Square.

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Emilee is a proud graduate of the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University with a degree in Stage Management.

Kentrell Jamison (Assistant Stage Manager) Previous At The Rep: The world premiere of The Gradient, Stick Fly, Twisted Melodies, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play and August: Osage County. Regional Theatre: The Muny: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (PA), Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act, Dreamgirls, and In the Heights (2nd ASM). IG: @Onnlytrell Emma Fletcher (Production Assistant) is making her debut at The Rep. Regional Theatre: Pippin and Kid at the Edge of Everything (COCA, ASM). Other Stage Credits: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts, PSM) and The Spitfire Grill, Mud, Sueño (Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts, ASM). Currently Emma is a student at the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts.

IG: @Emma.fletcher8 Shell Le (Webster Assistant Director) Previous At The Rep: Murder on the Orient Express (Deck Crew/Spotlight opt.).

Regional Theatre: Anything Goes (The Muny, Directing Intern), Stages Houston Production Apprentice.

IG: @shellleboyy

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LEADERSHIP Kate Bergstrom (Augustin Family Artistic Director) is a seasoned director, culture shaper, and creator, bringing to this position her extensive experience in theatre, opera, and film. Dedicated to enhancing community connectivity, she infuses her dynamic energy and fosters engagement through exceptional storytelling that is both entertaining and impactful.

Kate’s most recent productions at The Rep wowed audiences with the critically acclaimed It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play this past December and The 39 Steps in 2022.

In addition to her time at The Rep, Kate has over ten years of experience directing everything from reimagined classics to new works across the country at Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Trinity Repertory Company, Marin Theatre Company, Ars Nova, Rattlestick Theater, Playwrights Center, Cleveland Play House, Curious Theatre Company, Los Angeles Theatre Center, Opera San Diego, Music Academy of the West, Redcat, LACMA, and more. Her recent world premieres include You Can’t Hide From Yourself (Playwrights Horizons Soundstage), Oh To Be Pure Again (Actor’s Express), and Letters That You Will Not Get (American Opera Projects).

As Festival Director, Kate led, produced, and programmed the Big Eddy Film Festival, a cinematic celebration of counter-current narratives that crosses the intersection of art, film, and rural imagination in Upstate New York. This grew from her tenure as Founder and Producing Artistic Director of On The Verge, a company staging and producing world premieres and workshops that sparked conversation,

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community, and celebration at the crossroads of Santa Barbara and beyond.

Most recently Kate has worked with dozens of large corporate clients such as Google, Genetech, and Cisco coleading multi-day programs and long-term adviserships in executive communication and leadership as a performance coach at Stand & Deliver. Kate holds an MFA in directing from Brown University and a BA in Directing and Acting from UCLA. She brings to St. Louis her husband Mike and their dog Crispy.

Katie Kleiger and Nick Rehberge, Pride and Prejudice Photography by Phillip Hamer

BIOGRAPHIES LEADERSHIP Danny Williams (Managing Director) An experienced arts administrator, Danny Williams was named The Rep’s Managing Director in January 2022. Danny brings to this position expertise in nonprofit accounting, senior management, and organizational development. Prior to joining The Rep, Danny worked at The Public Theater in New York for 15 years, where he served in various roles, including Senior Director, Finance and Administration. In this position Danny managed the daily and strategic financial operations of the $50 million nonprofit organization, successfully launched an organization-wide intranet, partnered with the development team to achieve fundraising goals, and collaborated on long-term financial planning and analysis. Noteworthy productions Danny worked on at The Public include Broadway: Fun Home, Hamilton; Off-Broadway: Here Lies Love, Twelfth Night, White Noise.

Danny also serves on the National Planning Committee for The Professional Non-Profit Theatre Coalition, working to promote lasting governmental partnership to support arts education and workforce development and infrastructure needs in theatres across the country, and INTAR Theater, committed to the development and continuation of the Latine voice in American theater. He holds degrees in marketing and theater from Fairfield University.

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ABOUT THE REP

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is the region’s premier theatre for compelling, award-winning theatrical experiences that entertain, engage, and illuminate audiences’ shared humanity. As a dedicated partner with arts organizations in St. Louis and across the country, The Rep aims to expand audiences’ appreciation and understanding of the world through theatre.

MAINSTAGE The work presented in the Mainstage series is eclectic, ranging from modern to classics to musicals, and benefits from the large space afforded by the Browning Theatre.

Performances are given at the Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre at the Loretto-Hilton Center.

STEVE WOOLF STUDIO SERIES The Steve Woolf Studio Series offers a selection of contemporary plays and new works that challenge audiences and provoke meaningful dialogue. These productions are staged in an intimate, flexible space, allowing for a closer connection between the performers and the audience. The Dial ‘M’ For Murder | 23

ABOUT THE REP series features diverse voices and stories that explore a wide range of themes and perspectives, providing a platform for emerging playwrights and innovative theatre makers.

IMAGINARY THEATRE COMPANY Founded in 1975, it has produced over 130 touring productions, including a number of world premieres. The Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC) focuses on theatre for young people and their families. Through the use of literature, folk tales, fairy tales, and new adaptations of classic works, ITC is committed to bringing the very finest in theatre to youth where they live and learn.

Talent deserves an audience We are proud to partner with organizations like the Repertory Theatre that seek to shine a spotlight on the unique voices and diverse perspectives that bring art to life.

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STELLALUNA adapted for the stage by Saskia Janse based on the book by Janell Cannon with music by Guus Ponsioen

In this charming story of adventure and friendship, Stellaluna, a little bat with a big heart, unexpectedly finds herself living among birds.

As she learns their ways, Stellaluna wonders if she’ll ever find her place in the world. Will she uncover the secrets of who she really is?

Perfect for families, this captivating show celebrates the journey of self-discovery and the power of embracing our differences.

ON TOUR March 4 – April 4, 2025 BOOK NOW For schools, libraries, community spaces, and more!

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BIOGRAPHIES FOR YOUR INFORMATION Assistive Listening: Free assistive listening devices using an FM system are available at Audience Services prior to all performances.

Open Captioning: We offer open captioning, an electronic text display that shows what the actors are saying or singing, at the last Sunday show for all performances.

Audio Description: The Rep partners with MindsEye to offer live audio description for the final Thursday performance of each production.

Mobility Accommodations: The Rep offers services for patrons who utilize mobility aids in all of our theatre spaces. Please discuss seating requirements with the Box Office when purchasing tickets or visit Audience Services when you arrive at the theatre.

Sensory-Friendly Performance: For the first time, The Rep will be offering a sensory-friendly performance as part of our Mainstage series with Million Dollar Quartet Christmas. Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a welcoming and supportive environment for people with sensory processing challenges, autism, PTSD, sensory sensitivities, and/or other social, learning, or cognitive differences.

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ENGAGE BIOGRAPHIES & LEARN The Rep strives to make the arts an integral part of our daily lives by providing learning and engagement programs designed to give patrons of all ages a ticket to the wonder, the fun, and the vital human spirit that composes the world of the arts. Patrons and educators are encouraged to contact the Learning and Community Engagement Department at 314-968-7344 or visit our website at repstl.org/lace for more information about these and other programs.

CAMP REP Camp Rep began as a manifestation of The Rep’s unwavering commitment to lifelong learning and the goal to foster a theatre-loving space for youth year-round. Starting in 2020 as a half-day venture, it swiftly evolved into a fullday camp by its second year. Camp Rep has grown not only in increased attendance, but has also offered a wider array of workshops encompassing acting, dance, music, stage combat, filmmaking, costume and prop design, stage management, and directing. Campers create their own performances and learn about the magic of theatre and technology behind the scenes, culminating in a final showcase for friends and family.

STORY 2 STAGE In 2020, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’s Learning and Community Engagement department began the journey of reimagining programming during a time of great uncertainty and change. Story 2 Stage was launched as a pilot program 30 | The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

in the fall of 2021, serving middle and high school students at Grand Center Arts Academy in St. Louis, Missouri.

This 10-session residency program unlocks the power of storytelling by mining lived experiences, imaginations, and aspirations. The innovative, world-building curriculum, designed for learners of all ages, leads to the development of youth creating their own fully realized plays.

LIFELONG LEARNER MATINEES More than 3,000 intergenerational learners attend Lifelong Learner Matinees at The Rep each season. These matinees are typically designed for 6th grade students and older, but we welcome learners of all ages, encouraging a diverse audience that includes all those who value continuing education through the arts.

Educators can enhance their experience by bringing a Rep Teaching Artist into their classroom both before and after the performance to dig deeper into the production with show-specific presentations. Each 45-minute workshop offers a uniquely interactive way to engage with the arts and meet members of The Rep team! Outside of workshops, resources are also provided to educators to help them build deeper connections between the arts and their classroom curriculum.

PAGE 2 STAGE Page 2 Stage sends Rep volunteers and staff members into community spaces to facilitate discussions about the creation and curation of a season, from play selection to the moment it comes to life on stage. Community members

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ENGAGE BIOGRAPHIES & LEARN learn about all the different aspects of theatre and interact with props, set models, lighting fixtures, and more.

All participants are encouraged to see a production in The Rep’s current season.

WORKSHOPS Activate The Rep as a resource! We offer storytelling, devised theatre, team building, viewpoints, and movement workshops for corporate, non-profit, and educational groups of all sizes. We tailor our workshops to the needs of our community groups and offer them as one-day experiences or a multi-day workshop series.

REPRESENT STL This free conversation series takes a creative approach to building community through dialogue and helps us discover the subtle truths that unite our human experience.

Throughout the year, The Rep hosts thought-provoking public forums intended to provide a safe space for the free exchange of ideas. This series explores the intersectionality of art and civic life with experts and thought leaders and skillfully discusses the issues that matter most to our community.

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STAFF KATE BERGSTROM Augustin Family Artistic Director

ARTISTIC Artistic Associate Matthew Cox

PRODUCTION

Director of Production Jayson M. Lawshee Production Associate Taijha Silas Technical Director Emilie Weilbacher-Mcmullan Charge Scenic Artist Scott Loebl Scenic Artists Stephen Pollihan James Van Well Scenic Shop Foreman Dave McCarthy Scenic Carpenters Daniel Roach, Jr. Danny McCarthy Scott DeBroux

PROPS Properties Manager Eric William Barnes Props Assistant Abigail Stuckey

COSTUMES

Costume Shop Manager Michele Siler Assistant Costume Shop Manager Elena Jaquez Head Draper Robert Trump Draper Elizabeth Eisloeffel First Hands Carrisa Sexton Wes Wyman Kayla Lindsay Wardrobe Supervisor Kelsi Washington Wardrobe Crew Jillian Sytsma Wig Stylist Dennis Bensie

LIGHTING

Mainstage Head Electrician Connor Meers Studio Electrician Casey Morris III

DANNY WILLIAMS Managing Director

SOUND

Mainstage Sound Engineer Joshua Riggs Sound Engineer Sean Wilhite

CREW

Deck Crew Nina Romano Samantha King

FINANCE

Business Manager Suzanne Bodenstein Accounting Assistant Marsha Whitler

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Director of Marketing Angel Azzarra

A2 Jackson Costello

Public Relations Frances White

STAGE MANAGEMENT

Digital Marketing Associate Ash Moon Thompson

Stage Managers Emilee Buchheit Shannon B. Sturgis

Assistant Stage Manager Kentrell Jamison

ADMINISTRATION

Senior Manager, Administration Laura Wandersee Executive Administrator Alex Ray

AUDIENCE SERVICES Director of Audience Services Ricki Marking-Camuto Box Office Manager Kristy Kannapel Assistant Box Office Managers Michael Dorn Christian Hoffman Database Administrator Dan Ladd Box Office Representatives Carl Wickman Carol Hodson Julie George Michelle Dougherty House Manager Kyle Shoemake Assistant House Managers Josie Wieher

DEVELOPMENT

Director of Development Stephanie Boyd Development Manager Rob Kapeller Institutional Giving Manager Laurel Considine Manager of Partnerships & Events Bailey Pashia Development Assistant Molly Rowland

Graphic Designer Delores Eddington

LEARNING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Learning Programs Manager Brian Coats Teaching and Community Engagement Manager Britney Daniels LACE Program Associate Claire Himstedt Teaching Artists Aurora Behlke DeAnté Bryant Kristen Lintvedt Camryn Ruhl Roben Harris

GENERAL MANAGEMENT General Manager Dan Schultz

Company Manager Michael Ward Attorney Sara Robertson, Polsinelli PC

BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

SECRETARY

VICE PRESIDENT, VOLUNTEERS

TREASURER

Brian Clevinger* Judi Scissors*

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Ann Cady Scott* Trish Alexandre*

Susan Stith*

Wendi Alper-Pressman*

Gwen Middeke*

MEMBERS Trish Alexandre*

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

Wendi Alper-Pressman* ARMSTRONG TEASDALE LLP

David Alpers

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (RETIRED)

Margaret Augustin* COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

Patrick Aydt

Dan Jay*

COMMUNITY VOMUNTEER

John S. Kingston THOMPSON COBURN

Jill Magruder

THE CIGNA GROUP

Gwen Middeke*

THE TODD ORGANIZATION OF ST. LOUIS

Amy Bantle

MERRILL LYNCH

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Lauren Smith Blair

Jane Robert*

U.S. BANCORP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Jana Broadie

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

Brian Clevinger* PROLOG VENTURES

David Frey* CALERES

Frank Hamsher*

SKYLINE PUBLIC STRATEGIES LLC

Laurie Hiler* CBG ENTERPRISE

Ven Houts

ERNST & YOUNG (RETIRED)

Toni Jackson

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

Julian Z. Schuster WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

Pat Schutte

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

Judi Scissors*

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

Ann Cady Scott*

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

Susan Stith*

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

Susan D. Tuteur*

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER *executive committee

VOLUNTEER BOARD Our most treasured and dedicated resources, The Rep’s Volunteer Board provides amazing support each season with donations of time, talent, and skill throughout all facets of the organization. We are so grateful to the Volunteer Board for their continued dedication as integral members of The Rep family. If you are interested in serving on The Rep Volunteer Board, please call the Development Department at (314) 687-4030.

PRESIDENT

Trish Alexandre

SECRETARY

Elizabeth Cobin

VICE PRESIDENT

TREASURER

MEMBERS: Trish Alexandre Susan Barley Ann Bronsing Elizabeth Cobin Dorothy Diehl Denise Eschenbrenner Karen Fairbank

Glenda Hares Vicki Helling Laurie Hiler Marcia King Margie Knapp Linda Lowry Barbara Mennell Karen Miller Shirley Raitzch

Lynn Yearwood

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Ann Straw

Cindy Schnabel

Rocky Rosen Helen Sandifer Cindy Schnabel Carol Schreiner Ann Straw Linda Vandivort Lynn Yearwood

LONDON CALLING! MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND GET READY FOR A TRIP OF A LIFETIME ON THE REP’S 26TH ANNUAL LONDON THEATRE TOUR!

SAVE THE DATE: MAY 17 — 25, 2025 LONDON AD

Immerse yourself in all that London has to offer next summer with The Rep’s own Kate Bergstrom and Danny Williams. Tour highlights include: • Excursions to the beautiful English countryside • Insider conversations with leading scholars, artists, critics, and more • Hotel accommodations For nearly three decades, the annual London Theatre Tour has been a beloved chance to build community and create memories with fellow lovers of The Rep. Don’t miss out!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US VIA

email phone website londontrip@repstl.org | (314) 687-4030 | repstl.org/support/londontrip

CORPORATE & FOUNDATION PARTNERS As a nonprofit organization, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis relies upon the support of corporate and foundation partners.

The Rep gratefully acknowledges the following corporations and foundations whose generous support helps us to create the highest caliber of professional theatre for St. Louis, engage the next generation of theatregoers, and provide opportunities for diverse artists. For information about how your business or organization can support The Rep, contact the Development Department at (314) 687-4030. $100,000+ The Berges Family Foundation The Shubert Foundation Inc. Whitaker Foundation $25,000–$99,999 Arts Consulting Group Mary Ranken Jordan and Ettie A. Jordan Charitable Foundation $10,000–$24,999 Louis D. Beaumont Fund No. 1 of the St. Louis Community Foundation The Trio Foundation of St. Louis U.S. Bank $5,000–$9,999 Big Blue Spark Caleres

Enterprise Holdings Foundation Sign of the Arrow/St. Louis Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi $2,500–$4,999 Employees Community Foundation of Boeing Edward Chase Garvey Memorial Foundation Graybar Foundation ONE Gas Foundation $1,000 – $2,499 Joy Waltke Fisher Fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation UNDER $1000 Caravus Gifts received 8/30/2023 – 8/30/2024

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BIOGRAPHIES

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT TO HELP BRING OUR 58TH SEASON TO LIFE.

The Cheshire Inn Cinema St. Louis FenceSTL iHeart Radio Laughing Bear Bakery Michael Ward Michele C Catering & Events Narwhal’s Crafted The Novel Neighbor OUTFRONT Media Prison Performing Arts STAGES St. Louis St. Louis Aquarium St. Louis County Library St. Louis Renaissance Festival 39th Street Floral

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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TRIBUTES AND MEMORIALS A tribute gift is a meaningful way to honor a special person or event and support The Rep. To make a tribute gift, call the Development team at 314-687-4030 or visit repstl.org to donate online.

In memory of Ann P. Augustin Anonymous Michael Augustin Susan Barley Mark Bernstein Ann Bronsing Patty Chapin Lisa Erken & Beth Kinsel, The Commerce Trust Company Laura & Ted Greenberg Barbara Harris Margaret Holly Ven & Cynthia Houts Jeane Jae Joneal Joplin Robin Kraujalis Champe Leary Linda Mahon Keith Maskus & Susan Rehak Elaine Mee Barbara Mennell

Francis & Peggy Oates Gordon & Susie Philpott Lisa Rogers Rebekah Scallet Ken & Pat Schutte Ann Cady Scott Ann & Jack Straw Elizabeth Teasdale & the Bookies Peter & Susan Tuteur Paul & Linda Vandivort Volunteer Board of The Rep In memory of Jean Lange Linda Mahon In memory of Larry Essmann Anonymous In memory of Randall Hargraves Patty & Kent Chapin

BIOGRAPHIES TRIBUTES HONOR ROLL AND MEMORIALS

In memory of Pat Martin Therese Buck

In honor of Nancy Kranzberg Ven & Cynthia Houts

Christopher Davisson

In honor of Ann Cady Scott Andrew & Barbara Taylor

Mary Hamlin Patti Koenig Carl Reis Joyce Schoeneberg & Curves friends Brenda, Judith, Carmen, Celeste and Rati Edward Shay Wade & Ana Sumner In memory of Rosemary Prow Ven & Cynthia Houts In memory of Paul E. Young Karen L. Miller Patrick & Janice Sellner In honor of Baby Bergstrom-Riley Peter & Susan Tuteur In honor of Elizabeth & Don Cobin David & Virginia McDonald In honor of Glenda Hares Paul & Cindy Schnabel

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In honor of Ann Harris Straw Paul & Cindy Schnabel Volunteer Board of The Rep Gifts received 3/5/2024–8/30/2024

We would like to thank the Host Committee and Benefit sponsors for supporting The Rep’s 2024–2025 Holiday Benefit.

Host Committee Brad and Darla Baker Christy Beckmann Kent & Patty Chapin Don & Elizabeth Cobin Michele Coen Crystal Allen Dallas & Patrick Dallas Frank Hamsher Lee & Gina Hoagland, Collaborative Strategies, Inc.

Peggy & Mark Holly Ven & Cynthia Houts Steve & Margie Knapp Suzie Nall Christy & John Nickel Pat & Ken Schutte Steve & Janice Seele Drexel & Susan Stith Steve Trampe & Jenny Gupta Ted Wight Danny Williams & Jason Wos

Benefit Sponsors Big Blue Spark Michele C Catering & Events Don & Elizabeth Cobin Peggy & Mark Holly Nancy & Ken Kranzberg Steve & Marlene Schumm Lynn & Darrell Yearwood

save the date

December 10 | Loretto-Hilton Center

The Rep is back with another evening of holiday magic! The Rep’s Holiday Benefit will be held on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024. Join us for a night filled with entertainment, surprise guests, and mingling with St. Louis’s finest – all while celebrating the true spirit of the season.

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HONOR ROLL

Each year, the Leading Ladies come together to sponsor a production in The Rep’s mainstage season. We invite you to join us as we underwrite this season’s production of Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood. We are grateful to the following donors who supported last season’s production of Moby Dick. Learn more at repstl.org/support/leading-ladies.

LYNN NOTTAGE $10,000+ Ann P. Augustin*  Margaret Augustin  JULIE TAYMOR $7,500–9,999 IDINA MENZEL $5,000–7,499 Pamela Wing Dern ✠ SUZAN-LORI PARKS $2,500–4,999 Judi Scissors  Pat Schutte  MARIANNE ELLIOTT $1,000–$2,499 Suzan Kelsey Brooks QZE Nancy Koplar  Nancy Kranzberg ✠ Hannah Langsam  42 | The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

Jane M. Robert  Ann Scott  Diane Sher Susan Tuteur  Mei Chen Welland  Helen D. Ziercher PAULA VOGEL $500–$999 Anonymous  Trish Abbene ✠ Christy Beckmann Pamela Belloli  Barbara M. Bryant  Terri Ciccolella  Elizabeth Cobin  Dorothy Diehl Joan D. Dougherty Barbara Gervais Glenda Hares Merritt McCarthy Elizabeth Meteer Carol Schreiner

Judith Smart  Ann H. Straw ✠ Susan Warshaw  Lynn Yearwood  ANIKA NONI ROSE $250–$499 Trish Alexandre Elaine Coe ✠ Roberta S. Frank Laura Greenberg  Shirley Haake Julie & David Hohman Joanne Iskiwitch  Linda Lowry Ashley M. Whalen Gwen Rogers Dawn Thomas Linda Vandivort  PHILLIPA SOO $100–$249 Sandy Belfi Nancy Berg  Siobhán Brace Ann Bronsing Ilene Brooks Bette L. Bude Kelley Ciampoli  Terry Coleman Rose Mary Dieckhaus Denise Eschenbrenner Dotti Fischer  Judy Guerrero Vicki Helling

Linda Hensley Jan Hermann Laurie Hiler  Jeane Jae Margie Knapp Michele Lommel Dorothy Lovelace Barbara Mennell  Suzie Nall Susan A. Oefelein Marcia Roentz Melanie Ryterski Arlene Spector Linda Lewin Stark ✠ *In memoriam Gifts received 6/1/2023 – 5/31/2024 For more information or to join Leading Ladies, please contact the Development Department at (314) 687-4030.

LIFETIME GIVING LEVELS $250,000+ $100,000‒$249,999 ✠ $50,000‒$99,999 $25,000‒$49,999 $10,000‒$24,999

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BIOGRAPHIES HONOR ROLL

The Spotlight Society is an organization of donors who provide outstanding annual support to The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. In appreciation, donors enjoy a host of special benefits, including Circle Drive parking, invitations to exclusive events, and much more. The Rep gratefully acknowledges members of the Spotlight Society for their commitment to sustaining and promoting the highest quality professional theatre. Learn more at https://www.repstl.org/ support/spotlight-society.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $20,000+

Dr. Stuart Kornfeld  Sally Lemkemeier 

Anonymous 

SPOTLIGHT BENEFACTOR $5,000 – $9,999

Ven & Cynthia Houts  Gwen & Paul Middeke  Jane & Bruce Robert  Pat & Ken Schutte Ann Cady Scott  Susan & Peter Tuteur  SPOTLIGHT ANGEL $10,000 – $19,999 David & Melanie Alpers  Ted & Robbie Beaty  Mark A. Brenner 

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Joseph & Lauren Allen  Susan Barley  Patti Bauer  P.E. Belloli & Dave Shimek  Vicki & Brian Clevinger ✠ Mary Alice Dwyer-Dobbin  David Frey  Dr. Anne Carol Goldberg & Ronald Levin ✠ Sally Johnston 

Kent A. Lewis 

Janice & Steve Seele✠

Terry & Sally Schnuck ✠

Dr. John Sopuch 

Janet Shatz

Mei Chen Welland  Mike & Barbara Willock 

SPOTLIGHT SUSTAINER $2,500 – $4,999

Lynn & Darrell Yearwood 

Wendi Alper-Pressman & Norman Pressman ✠

SPOTLIGHT PATRON $1,500 – $2,499

Patrick Aydt Costas & Assimo Azariadis  Kathy Berg  Sam C. Bertolet & Helen D. Ziercher Mrs. H. Pharr Brightman ✠ Elizabeth & Don Cobin  Elaine Coe ✠ Dr. Kevin & Lisa Coleman  Myra & Gene Crandall ✠ Michael Dern ✠ Larry Essmann*  Lee & Gina Hoagland  Joanne & Joel Iskiwitch  Dr. Theresa & Zulfikar Jeevanjee  Gerry Kowarsky Nancy & Kenneth Kranzberg ✠ Andrew & Lori O’Brien  Judi Scissors & Sam Broh* 

Anonymous Trish & Michael Abbene ✠ Joseph & Trish Alexandre Ann P. Augustin* Margaret Augustin  Holly & Marc Bernstein Lauren Smith Blair Michael & Arlue Briggs ✠ Jana Broadie Linda & Jack Bryant Bob & Becky Courtney  The Preeti Dalawari & John Vandover Charitable Fund  Dr. Debbie A. Depew  Jim Donnelly & Tracey Temanson  Richard Engelsmann & Diane Buhr Engelsmann  Kirk & Alice Fritsch 

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BIOGRAPHIES HONOR ROLL Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Fromm 

Margot Schwab 

Ed & Julie Glotzbach 

Julian & Helen Seeherman, The Seeherman Charitable Fund 

E.L. Green ✠ Laura & Ted Greenberg  Frank Hamsher  Glenda Hares Kathleen Locklar Heimann  Margaret & Michael Heinz Bill & Linda Hentchel  Laurie Hiler  Marian & Maurice Hirsch  Mark & Peggy Holly  W. F. Samuel Hopmeier  Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Kessler John S. Kingston C. Arden Mennell  Mrs. Rena Murphy ✠ Ellen Nahlik, Simons Family Charitable Trust Mike & Barb Quinn  Freda & Harry Rich ✠ Joseph & Sammy Ruwitch 

Donna & Howard Smith Susan & Drexel Stith Ann & Jack Straw ✠ Joan Tiemann  Steve & Christine Tillery  Selden Y. Trimble, in memory of Joyce Price Trimble  Lynne & Jim Turley Drs. Craig & Terri Weldon  *In memoriam Gifts received 6/1/2023 – 8/30/2024 For more information or to join our Spotlight Society, please contact the Development Department at (314) 687-4030.

LIFETIME GIVING LEVELS $250,000+

Cathy & Tom Sakiyama 

$100,000‒$249,999

Mrs. Peter E. Sargent 

✠ $50,000‒$99,999

Paul & Cindy Schnabel  Carol Schreiner Steve & Marlene Schumm  46 | The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

$25,000‒$49,999 $10,000‒$24,999

SUPPORT THE ARTS

Thank you so much for seeing the show! Whether you are a loyal subscriber or joining us for the first time, we are grateful that you’ve dedicated time to support live theatre in St. Louis.

Each season, The Rep depends on the generosity of our community to produce world-class theatre on our stages. Ticket and subscription sales cover less than half of our operating expenses.

Please consider supporting The Rep. Your gift, no matter the size, plays a crucial role in sustaining our work this season.

Here are some ways you can give to The Rep! Make a one-time gift or join our monthly giving program.

Online: Visit us at repstl.org/ support or scan the QR codes below.

By Phone: Call the Development Department at (314) 687-4030.

By Mail: Send a check to: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Attention: Development Department, 130 Edgar Road, Saint Louis, MO 63119

Donor Advised Funds and Retirement Funds

The Rep accepts tax-free distributions from Donor Advised Funds and Qualified Charitable Distributions from retirement savings accounts. Our EIN is 43-0970273. For any questions, please contact the Development team at development@repstl.org or 314-687-4030.

Ensemble, MOBY DICK | Photography by Liz Lauren

Gifts of Stock

For more information on making a donation of stock to The Rep, please contact the Development team at development@repstl.org or 314-687-4030.

Matching Gifts

Enhance your gift to The Rep through your employer’s matching gift program. Learn more at repstl. org/matching-gifts

Encore Circle

Become an active player in carrying on the tradition of fine theatre with a planned gift to The Rep. Learn more at repstl.org/ support/encore-circle To learn more about ways to begin or expand your giving story with The Rep, call the Development Department at (314) 687-4030.

repstl.org/support

NEXT AT THE REP THE ROOMMATE (OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 17) “I guess everybody wants to start over.” In the quietest corner of the Midwest, middleaged Sharon, recently divorced and seeking a sensible roommate, opens her home to Robyn, a mysterious woman with a murky past. Entwining this unlikely duo’s lives in shared dish-duty and shady business, Jen Silverman takes us on an uproarious journey of self-discovery, secrets, and revelations.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the Box Office during intermission.

STEVE WOOLF STUDIO SERIES MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS (DECEMBER 4—22) Million Dollar Quartet Christmas brings Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins back together for a festive jam session that will have you jingling ALL the way! In the decked-out Sun Records studio, filled to the brim with Christmas cheer and enough musical talent to power a city grid, these legendary musicians blend their charttopping hits with seasonal cheer. Get ready for a holly jolly journey through this iconic rock n’ roll musical!

MAINSTAGE HOLIDAY BENEFIT (DECEMBER 10)

SPECIAL EVENT

Join us for a night filled with entertainment, surprise guests, and mingling with St. Louis’ finest – all while celebrating the true spirit of the season. Guests are invited to engage in our robust silent and live auctions and participate in a high-energy Rally For The Rep paddle raise—all to support The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ educational programs and season-long productions. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something truly magical. Join us for a night of giving, joy, and holiday cheer.

24 25 145th Season

Discovery The Music is

Sep 27 & 29

Stifel Theatre

Symphonie Fantastique Opening Weekend

Presented by the Whitaker Foundation

Oct 4 & 6

Ginastera and Dvořák

Oct 18–19

Mendelssohn’s Reformation

Touhill at UMSL

Touhill at UMSL

From Argentina to Bohemia Onward to Triumph

Tickets on sale now. slso.org

Amanda Stewart, Associate Principal Trombone; Hannah Ji, Assistant Concertmaster; Kevin Ritenauer, Associate Principal Timpani; Stairwell: David Allen Burns and Austin Young / Fallen Fruit, The Way Out West (detail) at 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis.