DECEMBER 4 – DECEMBER 22
PERFORMED AT THE LORETTO-HILTON CENTER
Photo by Phillip
2024 – 2025 SEASON
Kate
THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS
STAGES ST. LOUIS
Andrew Kuhlman, Mosbacher Family Executive
Gayle Holsman Seay, Artistic Director PRESENT
BOOK BY COLIN ESCOTT
DECEMBER
4 – DECEMBER 22
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“Well it’s Christmas time pretty baby, and the snow is fallin’ down!” Growing up, I listened to Elvis’ Christmas Album nonstop during the holidays. His music was grand and energetic; it made 5-year-old Kate feel connected to something vibrant and nostalgic – an instant rockin’ tradition of tunes I’ll never forget. I didn’t know much about Elvis or the history behind the album when I was kid, but this story, filled with joy and nostalgia, is what we bring to you on our stage tonight.
Kate’s absolutely right. The holidays bring us many things – happy and tender, merry and bright. Those of us who are lucky to gather with our loved ones at the holidays know how special this time of togetherness is, and even though the moments are fleeting, the love and memories shared at this time of year last a lifetime. For me, the holidays are never complete without music. From Frank Sinatra to Nat King Cole, Andy Williams (no relation to me) to Lena Horne, John Denver and the Muppets to Kelly Clarkson, the music and the melodies of the holidays provide the soundtrack to these moments of joy, comfort and hope.
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas is a festive jam session that dials the joy and cheer up to eleven. You’ll be observing the studio where history was made, picking up where Million Dollar Quartet left of – the iconic picture of American music legends crowded around the piano at Sun Studio. In this show, you can expect to hear your favorite holiday hits mixed in with beloved songs by this star-studded roster of rock ‘n’rollers!
Danny and I have been blown away by how many people have fond memories tied to these artists: from Johnny Cash’s prison concerts, to “A Rockabilly Session with Carl Perkins,” to Jerry Lee Lewis getting carried away with the keys on live television. This production expands on these icons with stories pulled from their own published memoirs. Not only will you leave the theatre with exciting stories to tell about the memories and inspirations that motivated this unforgettable quartet, but you’ll be reminded of your own memories of home and cheer shaped by this beloved show here at the Loretto Hilton Center. I have so much love for the holiday season and my new life in St. Louis, and I can’t wait to fully program next year’s 59th season.
Kate and I are especially thrilled to be in collaboration with our co-presenters, STAGES St. Louis. Andrew Kuhlman and Gayle Seay (STAGES Mosbacher Family Executive Producer & Artistic Director) have joined with us to pioneer this first-of-its-kind partnership between our two theatres, celebrating the traditions of St. Louis excellence in storytelling, musical theatre and community. On behalf of the teams at both The Rep and STAGES, we thank you for being here for our 58th season and keeping us a part of your holiday tradition!
Kate Bergstrom, Augustin Family Artistic Director
Danny Williams, Managing Director
In 2023, STAGES St. Louis audiences fell in love when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins stepped onstage at The Ross Family Theatre at The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center in Million Dollar Quartet. Gayle and I were thrilled to provide so many people the opportunity to hear their favorite songs, learn more about the lives of these music industry icons, and quite literally dance in the aisles. It was truly special, and it wasn’t long before we began discussing how to bring the show’s holiday sequel, Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, to St. Louis audiences.
We were confident that the show would have audience members “rockin’ around the Christmas tree” as they took in classic holiday tunes that we all listen to year after year. After all, we can agree that the holiday season is the perfect time for coming together, reliving fond memories, and celebrating. For this special production, we took those elements to heart. What better way to come together and celebrate than by creating a first-of-its-kind co-production for the St. Louis area with our friends at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis?
Danny, Kate, and the entire Rep team have been the perfect partners, and we are so excited to welcome you back — or, for the very first time, to Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, for a holiday jam session that not only reunites this amazing cast and creative team but also shares an even more in-depth look at the voices we’ve all come to know and love.
Over the years, Gayle and I have taken great joy in getting to know our loyal subscribers, ticket buyers, and patrons. We’ve come to call this very dedicated group of people our “STAGES Family.” As it is the holiday season, what’s better than giving a gift to your family and friends? Well, this present is ready to be unwrapped… and it’s time to rock ‘n’ roll!
On behalf of all of us at STAGES St. Louis and The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis — happy holidays to all, and to all a good night!
Andrew Kuhlman, Mosbacher Family Executive Producer
Gayle Holsman Seay, Artistic Director
SUN RECORDS’ SHINING LEGACY
By Brian Coats, The Rep’s Learning Programs Manager
excellence. Whether their stars burned fast and bright, like Elvis Presley’s unforgettable 24-year-career, or lasted longer—Jerry Lee Lewis made music for nearly eight decades—their journeys began not only at the same time, but in the same famed halls of the Sun Records recording studio in Memphis, Tennessee.
Sun Records, founded in February of 1952 by disc jockey and record producer Sam Phillips, was a small, independent recording studio representing a new beginning for Phillips, who had fallen out with his previous partners at Chess Records in Chicago. Phillips had a great love of the rhythm and blues and worked primarily with Black artists like Ike Turner, Howlin’ Wolf, Billy “The Kid” Emerson, and Roscoe Gordon. However, Phillips was determined to bring that distinct sound (mixed with gospel, country, boogie, and swing) to white audiences and sought out musicians who could connect strongly to those listeners. Enter the Million Dollar Quartet: Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash.
Explore the following timeline of key events across the decades that helped to establish Sun Records as the foundation of 20th-century rock and roll:
February 1952: Sam Phillips launches the Sun Record Company in Memphis, Tennessee, at the same location as his Memphis Recording Service, which recorded many local blues artists starting in 1950. Phillips recorded what is considered the first ever rock ‘n’ roll record here, “Rocket 88” by Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats, in 1951.
July 1953: Elvis Presley pays $4 to record his first-ever songs at the Memphis Recording Service, “My Happiness” and “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin.” He would release his first song through Sun Records one year later, an uptempo version of “That’s All Right.”
November 1955: RCA Records purchases Elvis Presley’s recording contract from Sun Records for an unprecedented sum of $35,000. When Presley releases his first self-titled album through RCA the following year, it includes numerous songs that had been recorded during his contract period with Sun Records. His first album includes his breakout #1 hit, “Heartbreak Hotel.”
December 1955: Carl Perkins records his breakout hit, “Blue Suede Shoes,” at Sun Records. It becomes a #2 hit on the Best Sellers chart and a #1 Country chart hit, as well as a #10 hit on the UK chart. The song is later covered by Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and many other artists.
May 1956: Johnny Cash’s breakout hit “I Walk the Line” is released and tops the Billboard Country chart and breaks into the Top 20 on the pop charts.
December 1956: The Million Dollar Quartet impromptu jam session occurs at Sun Studio with Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins.
April 1957: Jerry Lee Lewis’s breakout hit “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On” is released and hits #3 in the US and #8 on the UK charts, launching him to fame. Later that year, Lewis records “Great Balls of Fire,” his biggest hit.
July 1969: The Sun Records catalog is acquired by Shelby Singleton and the label moves to Nashville, Tennessee.
For more information and a full timeline of Sun Records and information on its major artists, scan the QR code or visit sunrecords.com/history.
March
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Delights
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THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS
Kate Bergstrom, Augustin Family Artistic Director
Danny Williams, Managing Director
STAGES ST. LOUIS
Andrew Kuhlman, Mosbacher Family Executive Producer
Gayle Holsman Seay, Artistic Director
CHRISTMAS MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
BOOK BY COLIN ESCOTT
Originally developed and produced by Madison Wells Live Originally developed at The Phoenix Theatre Company, Michael Barnard, Producing Artistic Director
Directed by Keith Andrews
CAST
Elvis Presley Sean Buckley*
Sam Phillips Jeff Cummings *
Johnny Cash Scott Moreau*
Dyanne Shelby Ringdahl *
Carl Perkins Jeremy Sevelovitz*
W.S. “Fluke” Holland Dave Sonneborn*
Jerry Lee Lewis Brady Wease*
Jay Perkins Chuck Zayas*
COMPANY
ELVIS PRESLEY understudy Joe Boover*
W.S. “Fluke” holland understudy Jonathan M. Taylor
Jerry Lee Lewis understudy Hunter Semrau
Johnny Cash/Carl perkins understudy Michael Siktberg* Dyanne understudy Lari White*
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.
CREATIVES
Scenic Designer Adam Koch**
Costume Designer Brad Musgrove
Lighting Designer Sean M. Savoie**
sound designer Beef Gratz
Wig Designer Dennis Milam Bensie
Musical Director Dave Sonneborn
PRODUCTION CREW
production s tage Manager Monica Dickhens*
assistant stage manager Sarah Luedloff*
Production Assistant Kentrell Jamison
Associate Scenic Designer Tyler Herald
Assistant Lighting Designer Seth Kleinberg
Webster Assistant Director Cade Sturgeon
Deck Crew Vera Brown
Crayton Haney
Wardrobe Crew Norah Berry
Spot Operator Bryson Sands Otto Klemp A2 Sean Wilhite
Guitar Technician Travis Mattison
PLACE
SUN RECORDS Studio TIME 1950s
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
**USA-829 Member
The Rep and STAGES are thankful for the support for this production from THE CARNEY’S KIDS FOUNDATION and JIM & MERRY MOSBACHER
DIRECTOR’S
One night in December 1956, rock legends Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley met at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, and had a jam session for the ages. On that night, these brilliant musicians played together for the first and only time. Sam Phillips, the founder of Sun Records, knew that he was witnessing history and and had the forethought to record the session. He dubbed the impromptu supergroup the “Million Dollar Quartet.”
Millions of people worldwide have enjoyed the story of this historic evening, told through the musical Million Dollar Quartet. Now, we are excited to bring you Million Dollar Quartet Christmas. In this show, the night continues as we look further into the lives of Johnny, Jerry Lee, Carl, Elvis (and his girlfriend, Dyanne), and Sam during an important time of change for the artists. Johnny and Carl had just announced their upcoming exodus from Sun for Columbia Records, Elvis was regretting certain career moves since he left Sun, and Jerry Lee was at the very beginning of his career. This show takes us on a musical journey through holiday offerings and some of the artists’ greatest songs.
If you saw last season’s production of Million Dollar Quartet at STAGES St. Louis, you’ll recognize the familiar faces and musical stylings of many of our cast members. They are all incredible actors and musicians (yes, they are actually playing!), and we are delighted to reunite and bring this heartwarming show to St. Louis this holiday season. Through this musical, we can all celebrate this wonderful time of year filled with togetherness, peace, and love.
Thank you to the amazing cast, crew, designers, creative team, and production staff who have worked hard to bring you this seasonal treat! Thanks to everyone at The Rep and STAGES St. Louis who have welcomed us back this year with open arms and hearts to join in this exciting new collaboration between the theaters. We wish you and your families a happy holiday season and a joyous new year. Rock on!
Keith Andrews, Director of Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
CAST
Sean Buckley (Elvis Presley) is making his debut at The Rep. Regional Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet as “Elvis” (Great Lakes Theatre Company, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Engeman Theatre). National Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet as “Elvis” (Norwegian Cruise Lines). Education: BFA from Western Michigan University; MS from Pace University. Additional Credits: Sean is also a Mental Health Counselor and would like to thank Gabby for all the love and support. Social: @ohseanyboi
Jeff Cummings (Sam Phillips) is glad to be returning to The Rep. Previously At The Rep: Hamlet as “Ghost/Fortinbras,” OSLO as “Thor/American Diplomat,” Caught as “Bob.” Regional Theatre: Julius Caesar as “Brutus” (Utah Shakespeare Festival), Million Dollar Quartet as “Sam Phillips” (STAGES St. Louis), Behind The Sheet as ”Dr. George“ (The Black Rep), Arcadia as “Septimus“ (ACT Theatre/Seattle & Alliance Theatre/Atlanta), The Importance Of Being Earnest as “Jack Worthing“ (The Oregon Shakespeare Festival). Education: BFA in Theatre at Missouri State University; MFA in Acting from Penn State University. Additional Credits: Jeff is also an Audie Award-winning audiobook narrator, having recorded books by Mark Twain, Dean Koontz, Gore Vidal, and Philip K. Dick. This one is for Kim.
Scott Moreau (Johnny Cash) is glad to be making his Rep debut. Regional Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet as “Johnny Cash”(Regional Premiere at Ogunquit Playhouse), Million Dollar Quartet as “Johnny Cash” (Paper Mill Playhouse), Million Dollar Quartet as “Johnny Cash” (STAGES St. Louis), Ragtime as “Willy Conklin/ensemble” (STAGES St. Louis), The Fantasticks as “El Gallo” (ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival). National Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet 1st National as “Johnny Cash.” Film/TV: Boardwalk Empire as “Young Jim Neary,” Series Finale, El Dorado. Education: BFA in Music Theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University. He dedicates his performance to the memory of his mother, Donna. “I’ll love you forever.”
Shelby Ringdahl (Dyanne) is glad to be making her Rep debut. Local Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet as “Dyanne” (STAGES St. Louis), Les Miserables as “Ensemble” (MUNY), Chess as “Ensemble” (MUNY), Jesus Christ Superstar as “Ensemble” (MUNY). Regional Theatre: Catch Me If You Can as “Cheryl Ann,” Honky Tonk Angels as “Sue Ellen,” Seussical as “Mayzie,” Heathers as “Ensemble/Heather Chandler U/S.”
National Theatre: The West End’s ABBA MANIA as “Agnetha,” Disenchanted
as “Snow White.” Education: Proud TCU Grad (BFA); Master of Arts in Teaching from Columbia College. Additional Credits: Former Miss Missouri and Finalist at Miss America. During the year of service, she made over 300 appearances and served as a motivational speaker to over 17,000 students in Missouri schools. Concert Soloist: NYC: 54 Below, Don’t Tell Mama, & The Duplex. Cincinnati Pops, Missouri, Fort Worth and Omaha Symphony Orchestras and featured alongside Jason Robert Brown, Susan Egan, Donna McKechnie, and Jodi Benson. Former USO Show Troupe Member. Recording Artist: My Christmas, available wherever music is found. Thank you to STAGES and The Rep for this incredible opportunity. All my love to my family, my husband, Taylor, and our one-year-old baby boy, Hudson. Social: @shelby_ ringdahl Website: www.shelbyringdahl.com
Jeremy Sevelovitz (Carl Perkins) is glad to be making his Rep debut. Regional Theatre: Chasing The Song as “Manny” (La Jolla Playhouse), Beau as “Larry/Dennis” (Adirondack Theater Festival), Million Dollar Quartet as “Carl Perkins” (STAGES St. Louis - St. Louis Theater Circle Nominated) [over 15 productions], Hello! My Baby as “Johnny Giovanni” (Goodspeed Opera House), Comedy of Tenors as “Max” (Florida Rep). National Theatre: We The People as “Ben Franklin” (TheaterWorks USA). Film/TV: Beau: The Musical as “Larry/Dennis” (TBD Productions). Social: @jeremy.sevelovitz
Dave Sonneborn (W.S. "Fluke" Holland & Musical Director) is glad to be making is debut at The Rep. Local Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet as “Fluke” (STAGES St. Louis & Musical Director). Regional Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet as “Fluke” (Musical Director) and include The New Theatre and Restaurant, Florida Rep Theatre, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and the Tuacahn Center for the Arts. National Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet 1st National Tour. Love to Becky, Carol, Audrey, Maya, and Lola!
Brady Wease (Jerry Lee Lewis) is glad to be making his Rep debut. Regional Theatre: We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up; Hymon & Parfunkel musical (Phoenix Theatre Company), Million Dollar Quartet (STAGES St. Louis), Pump Boys & Dinettes (Totem Pole Playhouse), Murder For Two (Hippodrome Theatre), Million Dollar Quartet (Florida Repertory Theatre). Social: @bradyandcaroline
Chuck Zayas (Jay Perkins) is glad to be making his Rep debut. He is delighted to revisit the role of Jay Perkins. A founding Million Dollar Quartet cast member and veteran of thousands of shows, he has been performing on stage and in the studio for more than thirty years in many roles including bassist, singer, songwriter, band leader, side man, session player and producer. From his skills on both upright and electric bass in Rocket 88, Johnny Wild & The Delights, and his blues/ rockabilly band, The Midnight Ramblers, his passion for roots music is clear. So, get ready to Rock’n’Roll!
COMPANY
Joe Boover (Elvis Understudy) is glad to be making his Rep debut. Regional Theatre: Once as “Guy” (Syracuse Stage), Godspell as “Light Of the World” (Crown Uptown Theatre), Plaid Tidings! as “Frankie”(Roxys Downtown), 12th Night as “Feste/Music Director” (Lichfield Hills Shakespeare), 2 Gentlemen of Verona as “Proteus” (Shakesperience Production). National Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet as “Elvis” (AEA Gershwin Tour), Phantom Folktales (Virgin Voyages, Music Director), On Board as “Man 1/Vocalist” (Entertainment- Royal Caribbean). Social: @jboover
Hunter Semrau (Jerry Lee Lewis Understudy) is so excited to be making his Rep debut! Regional Theatre: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as “Joseph,” Urinetown as “Bobby Strong,” Shakespeare’s R&J as “Juliet,” Grease as “Doody.” National Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet Christmas National Tour as “Jerry Lee Lewis u/s,” Million Dollar Quartet National Tour as “Jerry Lee Lewis u/s.” Off-OffBroadway: Goblins and Gates as “DJ” (World Premiere). Education: Hunter is a graduate of Oklahoma City University with a BM in Musical Theatre. Additional Credits: Hunter is a New York-based singer, actor, and musician originally from Canada. This is his 7th production of Million Dollar Quartet. A huge thank you to Keith, Scott, and the entire teams at The Rep and STAGES! Social: @huntersemrau Website: huntersemrau.com
Michael Siktberg (Johnny Cash/Carl Perkins Understudy) is glad to be making his Rep debut. Regional Theatre: The Buddy Holly Story as “Buddy Holly” (Theatre by the Sea), Million Dollar Quartet as “Carl Perkins“ (St. Michaels Playhouse), Rock & Roll man as “Bill Haley” (Bucks County Playhouse), Cal in Camo as “Cal” (The Denizen Theatre), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as “Joseph” (Cumberland
County Playhouse). Film/TV: The Megabrands that Built America, Season 2, History Channel. Education: Graduated from the American Music and Dramatic Academy. Additional Credits: Teaching artist for the Boston Symphony Orchestras summer DARTS program at Tanglewood, and The Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, CT. Michael lives in the beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts with his wife Ruby and their many cats. This spring he will be directing the Magic Treehouse series Dinosaurs Before Dark! for the Falls Village Children’s Theatre, and he is a member of the original rock band Sample the Cat. Love to all of his castmates, creative team, and crew at STAGES St. Louis and The Rep! Social: @Michael_the_Siktberg
Jonathan M. Taylor (W.S. “Fluke” Holland Understudy) is glad to be making his Rep debut. Regional Theatre: The World Goes ‘Round (2012) Insight Theater Company. Performer (drums). Nerinx Hall Theater, St. Louis, Mo. Assorted Jellies and Jams: A One-Night Stand (2008). Nightingale Theater Group. Co-producer, writer, music director. The Blank Slate Theater, Tulsa, Okla. Film/TV: STL Up Late (2016). Substitute drummer for the house band on the St. Louis–based late night talk show. Additional Credits: Percussion and drums with: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Bob McGrath (of Sesame Street), Gateway Festival Orchestra, Lola Van Ella, Midnight Piano Band, The Provels, Pretty Little Empire, Rhythm Section Road Show, Sean Canan’s Voodoo Players. Jonathan is a percussionist, educator, and composer who has been based in St. Louis since 2003. He is currently the Music Director at Shock City School of Music. He was named a Kranzberg Arts Foundation Artist in Residence for 2021–2023, during which time he created the Giant Quintet, an ensemble dedicated to the performance of original music. Previously, he was the percussion instructor for Northwest High School in Cedar Hill, Mo. (2013–2021). Education: Jonathan recently completed a Master of Education degree at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. He lives in Maplewood with his wife and two sons, who swear that he makes the best pancakes ever. Social: @jtonthedrums
Lari White (Dyanne Understudy) is glad to be making her Rep debut. Local Theatre: Clue as “Yvette,” Heathers as “Heather MacNamara,” Lizzie! as “Alice Russell,” Closer as “Alice Ayres,” Lieutenant of Inishmore as “Mairead.” Regional Theatre: Steel Magnolias as “Shelby Eatenton,” Beef and Boards. Film/TV: The A-Frame as “Sonya,” Tonight She Comes as “Ashley.” Additional Credits: Solo musician under the name Kiing Lair. Much love to my friends, family, Brock, and Archie. Social: @larimaewhite
CREATIVES
Keith Andrews (Director) is thrilled to be directing this co-production with The Rep and STAGES and to be making his Rep debut. Local Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet (Stages St. Louis, Director/ Choreographer). Regional Theatre: (selected director/choreographer credits) Fiddler on the Roof (The Gateway PAC of LI, NY), Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story (Tuacahn Center for the Arts, UT), Escape to Margaritaville (The John W. Engeman Theatre, LI, NY), The Full Monty (Riverside Theater, Vero, FL), The Addams Family (Ogunquit Playhouse, ME). National Theatre: The Full Monty (National Tour). Education: Directs and Choreographs Musical Theatre Graduation Performance Showcases at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in NYC. Additional Credits: A Wall Apart, a World Premiere Rock Musical with Music and Lyrics by Lord Graham Russell of Air Supply. Love to wife Amy and the rockingest 6-year-old around, Melody! Social: @itskeithandrews, keithandrewsonline.com
Adam Koch (Scenic Designer) Previously At The Rep: Million Dollar Quartet, The Wonderettes Regional Theatre: Signature Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals, Ford’s Theatre, The Old Globe, Paper Mill Playhouse. International Theatre: Dreamgirls and Sister Act (Seoul), Pretty Woman (São Paulo). Broadway: A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Education: Carnegie Mellon University. Social: @instadamkoch Website: adamkochassociates.com
Brad Musgrove (Costume Designer) is thrilled to be joining The Rep and continuing his relationship with the Million Dollar Quartet Christmas family. Local Theatre: As a resident costume designer, Brad has designed over 25 shows for STAGES St. Louis including; Million Dollar Quartet, Ragtime, Newsies, Aida, Clue, Anything Goes, In the Heights, Oklahoma, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Man of La Mancha. As a performer, Brad had the outrageous good fortune to be in the original casts of the Tony Award-winning productions of Fosse, The Producers, La Cage aux Folles and Pippin. Thank you for supporting live theatre in St. Louis!
Sean M. Savoie (Lighting Designer) is new to The Rep. Regional Theatre: STAGES St. Louis, The Black Rep, Tennessee Williams Festival, Winter Opera St Louis, Washington University in St Louis (Faculty). National Theatre: Guest Speaker Entertainment Technology New Zealand (2015). Social: @stgnfilm
Beef Gratz (Sound Designer) is new to The Rep. Regional Theatre: In the Heights, AIDA, Clue, and Million Dollar Quartet at STAGES St Louis. Education: BFA in Production Design and Technology from Ohio University Division of Theater.
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. Social: @dennis_milam-bensie-wigs
Monica Dickhens (Production Stage Manager) Happy to be home in St. Louis and returning to The Rep (2015–2017 seasons, most notably as ASM for Million Dollar Quartet!). National Tours: Sister Act, American Idiot, Legally Blonde, The Color Purple, Camelot (Lou Diamond Phillips), Peter Pan (Cathy Rigby), Jesus Christ Superstar (Carl Anderson). Regional Tours: Fiddler, Evita, Showboat, 7 Brides/7Brothers, Annie. Other Regional: Tuacahn Amphitheatre, McCoy-Rigby Entertainment, Deaf West, Mill Mountain as well as the MUNY, STAGES St. Louis, Upstream, and New Jewish Theatre. Love to so many family/friends here at home! Proud member AEA.
Sarah Luedloff (Assistant Stage Manager) Previously At The Rep: It’s A Wonderful Life- A Live Radio Play, A Christmas Carol. Local Theatre: 27 shows with STAGES St. Louis, As You Like It with the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, Playhouse at Westport Plaza, New Jewish Theatre, The MUNY. National Theatre: Man of La Mancha and 42nd Street at Riverside Theatre, The Sound of Music at Asolo Repertory Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, Goodspeed Musicals, and several National Tours. Membership: AEA. Education: BFA from the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University. Sarah is a St. Louis native and is very happy to return to The Rep! Tyler Herald (Assistant Scene Designer) is new to The Rep. Regional Theatre: Frozen (des. Adam Koch, Tuacahn Amphitheatre),The Penelopiad (des. Neil Patel, Goodman Theatre), The Who’s Tommy (des. David Korins, Goodman Theatre). International Theatre: Meninas Malvadas/Mean Girls (des. Adam Koch, Teatro Santander, Brazil, upcoming), Civilization to Nation (des. Neil Patel, Nita Mukesh Ambani Centre, India), Uma Linda Mulher/Pretty Woman (des. Adam Koch, Teatro Santander, Brazil). National Theatre: Beetlejuice (des. David Korins, Tour). Broadway: A Wonderful World (des. Adam Koch, Studio 54). Off-Broadway: Like They Do In The Movies (des. Neil Patel, PAC-NYC), New Works Festival (Theatre Row, NYC). Additional Credits: La Calisto (Kasser Theater, Montclair State University, upcoming), Odd Man Out (Sheen Center, NYC), Rusalka (Egyptian Theater, Opera Idaho), La
Traviata (City Lyric Opera, NYC), Curious Incident (Olmsted Theater, Adelphi University). Education: MFA, University of Maryland, College Park; BA, Western Illinois University, Macomb. Social: @_tylerrherald Website: tylerrheralddesign.com
Seth Kleinberg (Assistant Lighting Designer) is new to The Rep. Local Theatre: Fiddler on the Roof (Lighting Designer), Pride and Prejudice (Carpenter), Alice in Wonderland (Production Manager), Cabaret (Lighting Designer), Ride the Cyclone (Production Manager), Into the Woods (Lighting Designer). Regional Theatre: Anastasia (Lighting Designer), Big the Musical (Lighting Designer), Ragtime (Electrician), A Chorus Line (Electrician), In the Heights (Electrician). Education: PRG Scenic Technologies Shop Operations Intern. Additional Credits: PRG Scenic Technologies Project Coordinator.
Cade Sturgeon (Assistant Director) Regional Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet (STAGES St. Louis, Directing Intern), Hello, Dolly! (Arkansas Rep, Assistant Director), 42nd Street (Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Production Assistant), Escape from Margaritaville (Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Production Assistant), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Production Assistant). Education: Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Sargent Conservatory, Assistant Director), The Spitfire Grill (Sargent Conservatory, Assistant Director). Additional Credits: LIZZIE (Cobweb Players, Director).
Social: @cade_is_a_sturgeon
Kentrell Jamison (Production Assistant) Previously 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).
Colin Escott (Author) Born in England, Colin Escott lives near Nashville, Tennessee. He is the author of Good Rockin’ Tonight: Sun Records and the Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the first in-depth account of the Sun Records story. His book Hank Williams – The Biography has been adapted into the movie I Saw the Light, starring Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olsen. His multi-CD box set, The Complete Hank Williams, won a Grammy, and another of his productions, B.B. King – King of the Blues, was nominated for a Grammy. Million Dollar Quartet received three Tony nominations, including Best Book and Best Musical. Escott was part of the writing/producing team adapting the show for CMT/Viacom. The first season aired in 2016.
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, 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 co-leading multi-day programs and longterm 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 lives in Lafayette Square with her husband, Mike, her newly St. Louis-born son, Otto, and the family pup, Crispy.
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.
Katie Kleiger and Nick Rehberge, Pride and Prejudice
Photography by Phillip Hamer
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 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.
Saturday| April 5 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM
HOUSE POLICIES
Late Seating: Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate moment in the performance.
Electronic Devices: Please silence all electronic devices while in the theatre.
Inclement Weather Policy: In the event of inclement weather, please check our website and social media pages, or call the Box Office for current information. If a cancellation occurs, please call the Box Office starting the day after the inclement weather occurred to exchange your seats for another performance of the same production.
TICKET EXCHANGE POLICY
Exchanges are subject to fees. Exchanges may be made within the run of each production. Tickets may be exchanged up to two hours prior to show time. If you choose to exchange into a higher-priced area, you will be charged the difference. No refunds are made for exchanges to lower-priced tickets.
WAYS TO SAVE
For parties of 10 people or more, please contact us at 314-968-4925 or visit us online at www.repstl.org/visit/ways-to-save.
For seniors, students, military, first responders, or educators, please visit repstl.org/events/ways-to-save or call 314-968-4925 for additional information.
SUBSCRIBER DISCOUNTS
Subscribers can save two ways on additional ticket purchases. Advance purchases receive a 30% discount for Mainstage productions and 10% discount for Studio productions (subject to availability). Last-minute purchases (beginning 48 hours prior to a show) are discounted at 50%! Prior sales are excluded. Please note: there are no refunds or exchanges on single-ticket purchases.
YOUR BENEFITS
• Free Parking
• 100% Flexibility
• Special Discounts
• Exclusive Communications
• Early access to upcoming promotions and events
THE REP’S CODE OF CONDUCT
Everyone deserves respect and dignity. Everyone deserves safe environments. Everyone benefits from collective learning. To learn more visit repstl.org/audiencecodeofconduct
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 3rd Sunday show for all Mainstage performances.
Audio Description: The Rep partners with MindsEye to offer live audio description for the 2nd Thursday performance of each Mainstage 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.
SHOW CALENDAR
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 full-day 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 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.
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 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, view points, 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.
AUGUSTIN FAMILY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Kate Bergstrom
ARTISTIC
Artistic Producer
Delaney Piggins
Artistic Associate
Matthew Cox
PRODUCTION
Director of Production
Jayson M. Lawshee
Production Associate
Taijha Silas
SCENIC
Technical Director
Emilie Weilbacher-Mcmullan
Assistant Technical Director
Catherine Adams
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
Props Artisans
Makayla Rodgers
Alex Conn
COSTUMES
Costume Shop Manager
Michele Siler
Assistant Costume Shop Manager
Rachel Seabough
Head Draper
Robert Trump
Draper
Elizabeth Eisloeffel
First Hands
Carrisa Sexton
Wes Wyman
Wardrobe Supervisor
Kelsi Washington
LIGHTING & SOUND
Lighting & Sound Supervisor
Jonathan Scully
Mainstage Head Electrician
Connor Meers
Studio Electrician
Casey Morris III
Lighting Programmer
Lou Ritter
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Danny Williams
DEVELOPMENT
Director of Development
Mainstage Sound Engineer
Joshua Riggs
Studio Sound Engineer
Sean Wilhite
STAGE MANAGEMENT
Stage Managers
Emilee Buchheit
Shannon B. Sturgis
ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL MANAGEMENT
General Manager
Dan Schultz
Senior Manager, Administration
Laura Wandersee
Company and Facilities Manager
Michael Ward
Executive Administrator
Alex Ray
Attorney
Sara Robertson, Polsinelli PC
AUDIENCE SERVICES
Director of Audience Services
Ricki Marking-Camuto
Box Office Manager
Kristy Kannapell
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 Manager
Josie Wieher
Front of House Staff
Piper Billingsley
Caroline Buckley
Caroline Bush
Katelyn Cook
Shannon England
Kati Frazier
Beth Greco
Avery Kelley
Concessions Staff
Alex Godefroid
Mariah Rogers
Molly Rowland
Lundyn Whitfield
Stephanie Boyd
Development Manager
Rob Kapeller
Institutional Giving Manager
Laurel Considine
Manager of Partnerships & Events
Bailey Pashia
Development Assistant
Molly Rowland
FINANCE
Finance Lead
Mike Parentin
Business Manager
Suzanne Bodenstein
Accounting Assistant
Marsha Whitler
Auditors
Rubin Brown
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Director of Marketing
Angel Azzarra
Public Relations
Frances White
Digital Marketing Associate
Ash Moon Thompson
Marketing Associate
Camryn Moore
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
Roben Harris
Kristen Lintvedt
Samantha Murkin
Rebekah Williams
Hear interviews with local artists, listen to live symphony and opera performances, learn about upcoming arts events in the region, explore the world through Musical Ancestries , and unwind with the world’s greatest music.
Slatkins Silver Screen: Amadeus
Join us for a 40th Anniversary celebration of the 1984 film, Amadeus, at the Hi-Pointe Theatre. Pre-screening discussion by Conductor Laureate Leonard Slatkin and live music by the Chamber Music Society of Saint Louis. ,
Sunday, Oct. 20 @ 2 PM
Tickets on sale now at: classic1073.org/Amadeus
Streaming live at classic1073.org
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THE REP | BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brian Clevinger* PRESIDENT
Judi Scissors* SECRETARY
Gwen Middeke* IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Ann Cady Scott* VICE PRESIDENT
Trish Alexandre* VICE PRESIDENT VOLUNTEERS
MEMBERS
Trish Alexandre* COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Wendi Alper-Pressman* ARMSTRONG TEASDALE LLP
David Alpers, M.D. WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (RETIRED)
Margaret Augustin* COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Patrick Aydt MERRILL LYNCH
Lauren Smith Blair U.S. BANCORP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Michelle Brady ERNST & YOUNG
Jana Johnson Broadie COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Brian Clevinger * PROLOG VENTURES
Scott Fehr EVERNORTH
David Frey* CALERES
Frank Hamsher* SKYLINE PUBLIC STRATEGIES LLC
Laurie Hiler* CGB ENTERPRISES, INC.
Ven Houts ERNST & YOUNG (RETIRED)
Susan Stith* VICE PRESIDENT
Wendi Alper-Pressman* TREASURER
Toni Jackson COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Dan Jay* COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
John S. Kingston THOMPSON COBURN
Jill Magruder THE CIGNA GROUP
Gwen Middeke* THE TODD ORGANIZATION OF ST. LOUIS (RETIRED)
Amy Bantle
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Jane Robert* COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Steven Sherman CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
Julian Z. Schuster WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Pat Schutte* COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Judi Scissors* COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Ann Cady Scott* COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Susan Stith* CONCORDANCE
Susan Dickman Tuteur* COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
*executive committee
THE REP | VOLUNTEER BOARD, CORPORATE & FOUNDATION PARTNERS
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.
Trish Alexandre PRESIDENT
Lynn Yearwood VICE PRESIDENT
MEMBERS:
Trish Alexandre
Susan Barley
Ann Bronsing
Elizabeth Cobin
Dorothy Diehl
Denise Eschenbrenner
Karen Fairbank
Elizabeth Cobin SECRETARY
Cindy Schnabel TREASURER
Glenda Hares
Vicki Helling
Laurie Hiler
Marcia King
Margie Knapp
Linda Lowry
Barbara Mennell
Karen Miller
Ann Straw IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Shirley Raitzch
Rocky Rosen
Helen Sandifer
Cindy Schnabel
Carol Schreiner
Ann Straw
Linda Vandivort
Lynn Yearwood
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
Pershing Charitable Trust
$10,000 – $24,999
Louis D. Beaumont Fund No.
1 of the St. Louis Community Foundation
Employees Community Foundation of Boeing New Growth Horizon Foundation
The Trio Foundation of St. Louis U.S. Bank
$5,000 – $9,999
Enterprise Holdings
FoundationSign of the Arrow/ St. Louis Alumnae Club of Pi
Beta Phi
Big Blue Spark Caleres
$2,500 – $4,999
Edward Chase Garvey
Memorial Foundation
Graybar Foundation
ONE Gas Foundation
$1,000 – $2,499
Joy Waltke Fisher Fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation
Gifts received 10/22/2023–10/22/2024
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is grateful to the following donors who have made contributions of $1,500 or more in the last year.
20,000+
Anonymous (3)
David & Melanie Alpers ✠
Patty & Kent Chapin
John Goodman ✠
Ven & Cynthia Houts
Gwen & Paul Middeke
Jane & Bruce Robert
Pat & Ken Schutte
Ann Cady Scott
Mary Strauss ✠
Steve &
Christine Tillery
Susan & Peter Tuteur
$10,000 - $19,999
Charles Amen
Patti Bauer
Ted & Robbie Beaty
Mark A. Brenner
Vicki & Brian Clevinger ✠
Laurie Hiler ✠
Lee & Gina Hoagland ✠
Mark & Peggy Holly
Antonnette M. Jackson
Dr. Stuart Kornfeld
Sally Lemkemeier
Mei Chen Welland
$5,000 - $9,999
Joseph & Lauren Allen
Wendi Alper-Pressman & Norman Pressman ✠
Patrick Aydt
Susan Barley
P.E. Belloli & Dave
Shimek
Kathy Berg
Elizabeth & Don Cobin
Elizabeth & Anthony Cook
The Preeti Dalawari & John Vandover
Charitable Fund
Pamela Wing Dern ✠
Mary Alice
Dwyer-Dobbin
Robert & Lisa Forsyth
David Frey
Dr. Anne Carol Goldberg & Ronald Levin ✠
Joanne & Joel Iskiwitch
Sally Johnston
Gerry Kowarsky
Kent A. Lewis
David & Ginny McDonald
Charlotte & Jim Mielziner
Jim & Merry Mosbacher
Erma O’Brien
Jerry & Judy Potthoff
Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Schlafly
Terry & Sally Schnuck ✠
Bevis & Patience Schock
Judi Scissors & Sam Broh*
Janice & Steve Seele ✠
Janet Shatz
Betty Simons
Joan Tiemann
David P. Weiss
$2,500 - $4,999
Anonymous
Trish & Michael Abbene ✠
Joseph & Trish Alexandre
Penni Alper, Miracle Makers Foundation
Costas & Assimo
Azariadis
Darla & Brad Baker
Mark D. Bernstein ✠
Sam C. Bertolet & Helen D. Ziercher
Mrs. H. Pharr Brightman ✠
Samuel Burstein & Cheryl Boyd
Elaine Coe ✠
Dr. Kevin & Lisa Coleman
Robert & Rebecca
Courtney
Myra & Gene Crandall ✠
Michael Dern ✠
Jim Donnelly & Tracey
Temanson
Larry Essmann*
Laura & Ted Greenberg
Frank Hamsher
Glenda Hares
Bill & Linda Hentchel
Marian & Maurice Hirsch
Mike Isaacson & Joe Ortmeyer
Daniel G Jay & Mary Ann Lazarus
Dr. Theresa & Zulfikar
Jeevanjee
Nancy & Kenneth Kranzberg ✠
Dr. Katherine Kreusser & Dr. Robert Young
Mrs. Rena Murphy ✠
John & Christy Nickel
Andrew & Lori O’Brien
Mike & Barb Quinn
Mrs. Peter E. Sargent
Carol Schreiner
Steve & Marlene Schumm
Christine Secorsky & Greg Sacho
Dr. John Sopuch
Ann & Jack Straw ✠
Paul & Linda Vandivort
Autumn Ward
Mike & Barbara Willock
Lynn & Darrell Yearwood
$1,500 - $2,499
Anonymous (2)
Bill Aitken
Margaret Augustin
Ms. Sandra Bellon
Nancy Berg
Holly & Marc Bernstein
Lauren Smith Blair
Michael & Arlue Briggs ✠
Jana Broadie
Ann Bronsing
Suzan Kelsey Brooks
Linda & Jack Bryant
Kelley & Tim Ciampoli
Dr. Debbie A. Depew
Mike Doherty & Kathy Kane
Joan & John Dougherty
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dubinsky
Peter Dunn
David & Carla Eilering
Richard Engelsmann & Diane Buhr Engelsmann
Jeffrey & Veronica Fernhoff
Kirk & Alice Fritsch
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Fromm
James & Darla Gavin
Ed & Julie Glotzbach
E.L. Green ✠
Tim & Elizabeth Hampton
Robert & Donna Heider
Kathleen Locklar Heimann
Margaret & Michael Heinz
W. F. Samuel Hopmeier
Jeanne & Aron Katzman
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Kessler
John S. Kingston
Scott & Mary-Kay Kirchner
Nancy Koplar
Paul & Martha LaFata
Laura & David Margolis
Chris & Jill Magruder
Susan & James McHugh
C. Arden Mennell
Beth & Jim Meteer
Liz & Brian Mischel
James & Susan Morrell
Ellen Nahlik, Simons Family
Charitable Trust
Freda & Harry Rich ✠
Joseph & Sammy Ruwitch
Tom & Kathy Ryan
Paul & Cindy Schnabel
Margot Schwab
Julian & Helen Seeherman, The Seeherman Charitable Fund ✠
Diane Sher
Lisa & Allan Silverberg ✠
Ray Simon & Mel Pashea
Donna & Howard Smith
Susan & Drexel Stith
Mary Susman & Thomas Herm
Selden Y. Trimble, in memory of Joyce Price Trimble
Lynne & Jim Turley
Drs. Craig & Terri Weldon
Gifts received 6/1/2023 – 11/11/2024
STEVE WOOLF STUDIO SERIES SPONSOR PETER AND SUSAN TUTEUR
JANUARY 15 – FEBRUARY 9
MAJOR PRODUCTION SPONSOR
FEBRUARY 5 – MARCH 2
MAJOR PRODUCTION SPONSOR
MARCH 19 – APRIL 13
STAGES ST. LOUIS | LEADERSHIP & BOARD MEMBERS
Andrew Kuhlman (Mosbacher Family Executive Producer) celebrates 14 years with STAGES in 2025. He is an STL native and has proudly worked with many companies in this stellar theatre community. Andrew was a Co-Producer for Broadway’s The Prom (2019 Drama Desk Winner, Tony Award Nominee) and serves on Boards/Committees for several organizations including MO Citizens for the Arts (MCA), National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT), The Arthritis Foundation, and the Kirkwood-Des Peres Chamber of Commerce. Andrew could not be more honored to have his career defined by his time with STAGES and is thrilled to call the team there his chosen family. He sends love to his husband Myles, the “Batman to his Batman” Gayle, and Grumpy.
Gayle Holsman Seay (Artistic Director) A proud Jersey Girl, Gayle is loving her transition to the Midwest and her new home in the STL theatre community. As a performer she was seen on B’way, tours, Symphonies, cruise ships commercials ,TV , films and more. As a casting director she worked on all the things she was lucky enough to do as an actor! She directed the 2002 Award winning production of A Chorus Line at STAGES and Jersey Boys last winter at Riverside Theatre. She was also a co-producer of The Cottage on Broadway in 2023. She wants to send special thanks to all of the people who jumped onboard with this idea of a co pro. From the cast and designers who all said yes a year ago before it was a real thing, to Danny, Dan and Becks who immediately thought it was a great collaboration, to the amazing Kate who was handed a situation and embraced us so warmly and completely, to Andrew for always supporting and being Batman.
BOARD MEMEBERS
Dean Erhardt PRESIDENT
Kelly Ainsworth VICE PRESIDENT
MEMBERS
Angela Adler
Paula Berner
Roy Brown
Sam Carioti
Kathy Day
Barry Draper
Dean Erhardt
Geralyn Frandsen
Michael R. Gibbons
Jason Keen 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Ron Gibbs
Sheril Gordon
Ron Gorgen
Jeannette Huey
Judy Kent
Merry L. Mosbacher
Thomas L. Sakiyama
Brad Simmons
Lynne Turley
Ashley Young
Larry Carson TREASURER
STAGES St. Louis is a professional, not-for-profit organization with two primary focuses: professional live musical theatre and musical theatre arts education. The STAGES mission is to preserve and advance the art form of musical theatre through excellence in performance and education. The mission of the STAGES Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) is to inspire passion, creativity, and curiosity in students of all ages.
STAGES was co-founded in 1987 by Founding Executive Producer Jack Lane and Founding Artistic Director Michael Hamilton. STAGES has been providing Broadway-quality musical theatre and performing arts education to the St. Louis community for 38 years. In 2025, our 39th season, will include three mainstage productions at our artistic home, The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (KPAC). Opening in 2021, the KPAC is home to the 529-seat Ross Family Theatre, the Strauss Black Box Theatre, the dual-level, glass enclosed Kent Family Lobby, and a curated art gallery. The 2025 Season lineup will feature a lineup of musical premieres: the high-energy, two-actor comedy MURDER FOR TWO (May 30-June 29); the Pre-Broadway Premiere of AUSTEN’S PRIDE (July 25-August 24), a fresh musical take on Pride and Prejudice; and the inspiring story behind one of the greatest musical icons of our time, BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical (September 19-October 19).
The level of excellence in STAGES’ artistic programs is matched in caliber by the highly respected SPAA, now in its 20th year of operation. The SPAA is the only local performing arts academy connected to a professional theatre, and the SPAA does not turn any student away due to their financial situation, providing more than $70,000 in scholarship assistance and underwriting annually. Education and Outreach programs reach more than 4,500 students and community members annually at the Kent Center for Theatre Arts in Chesterfield and at over 35 schools throughout the region. While the organization has evolved greatly over the years, one thing remains true: STAGES St. Louis is proud to invite anyone and everyone to experience the story through the magic of musical theatre.
STAGES ST. LOUIS | STAFF
MOSBACHER FAMILY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Andrew Kuhlman
ADMINISTRATION
Artistic General Manager
Alicia Scott-Aune
Company Manager/
Artistic Assistant
Elizabeth Dunn
Finance Manager
Earlene Anderson
Finance Associate
Scott Seay
MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
Development Director
John Herget
Special Events Manager
Sue Reinschmidt
Individual Giving Associate
Marisa Niezing
Grant Writer
Myles Hesse
Marketing Director
Michael Adkins
Marketing Associate
Maddie Hawes
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Director of Education & Outreach
Crissy Nordin
Outreach Manager
Katie Hayes
Education Coordinator
Melanie Brucker
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Gayle Holsman Seay
BOX OFFICE
Director of Box Office & Operations
Candy Hageman
Assistant Box Office Manager
Kathryn Hodge
Group Sales Coordinator
Barb Goldman
Lead Box Office Associate
Emily Stevenson
Box Office Associate
Stu Safranski
PRODUCTION
Production Manager
Kimberly Petersen
Technical Director
Zac Cary
Costume Shop Manager
Erica Jo Lloyd
Acquisitions & Rentals Manager
Amanda Cary
Sensory Consultant
Paula Berner
STAGES ST. LOUIS 2024 SEASON SPONSORS
Judy & Jerry Kent season artistic sponsors
Lodging Hospitality Management premiere hotel sponsor
Edward Jones diversity, equity, & inclusion sponsor
Tacony Corporation / Baby Lock technical sponsors
Mary Strauss
2024 lobby experience sponsor
2024 MARQUEE SOCIETY
STAGES St. Louis is exceedingly grateful for the considerable support from this special circle of donors who cumulatively gave $10,000+ each in the last year.
Angela & Greg Adler
Kelly Ainsworth & Gian Zazzaro
Mr. Craig A. Bandy
Mr. James Berges and Mrs.
Elizabeth Mannen Berges
John & Crystal Beuerlein
Marion & Van* Black
Nancy & Roy Brown
Lisa & Larry Carson
Kathy & Tom Day
Grant & Tiffany Dino
Dean & Lisa Erhardt
Nancy Friedland & James Florczak
Julie & Rich Gau
Elizabeth Green
Susan M. Hale
Bob & Dennis Hammersmith
Jeannette Huey
Judy & Jerry Kent
Cynthia Maritz
Jim & Merry Mosbacher
Tim & Mary Ney
Robert & Lyn Nicolay Foundation
Piening Family Fund
Alison & Terry Roberts
Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Ross
Sakiyama Family Foundation
Terry & Sally Schnuck
Loretta W. Seltzer*
Wayne & Margaret Smith
George J. Solovic
Mrs. Mary Strauss
Ken & Kathi Tacony
Jim & Lynne Turley
Dan Viehmann
Ashley & Jason Young
*In Memoriam
PRODUCER’S CIRCLE
Special thanks to our Producer’s Circle Members, those who gave annually contribute $1,000+ to BACKSTAGERS, STAGES’ individual giving program.
$10,000+
Dean & Lisa Erhardt
Nancy Friedland & James Florczak
Susan M. Hale
Jim & Merry Mosbacher
Tim & Mary Ney
Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Ross
George J. Solovic
Ken & Kathi Tacony
Dan Viehmann
$5,000 - $9,999
Kelly Ainsworth & Gian Zazzaro
Linda & Joe Allen
Mr. Craig A. Bandy
Mr. & Mrs.
William W. Canfield
Donna Lang
Cynthia Maritz
Mr. & Mrs. Philip S. Roush
Terry & Sally Schnuck
Mrs. Mary Strauss
Mrs. Jane Tschudy
Jim & Lynne Turley
Ashley & Jason Young
$2,500 - $4,999
Jim & Barbara Bilhorn
Mr. & Mrs.
Thomas Curran
Doug & Vicki Hill
Robert & Carol G. Jones
Wendy Knudsen
Michele & Tim Liebman
The Oefelein Family
Penny Pennington & Mike Fidler
Alison & Terry Roberts
$1,000 - $2,499
Pete & Sharon Abel
Edward Becker
Mr. & Mrs.
Richard Bennett
Holly & Marc Bernstein
Martin & Karin Berutti
Jim & Nancy Billingham
Marion & Van* Black
Patti & Chris Blumeyer
Dr. Christopher & Joan Bowe
Nancy & Roy Brown
Mr. Joseph Brown
Richard &
Sharon McClure
Mr. & Mrs.
Chauncy Buchheit
Jennifer & Randy Carns
Lisa & Larry Carson
Michael &
Kathleen Caton
Mei Chen
Helen Chou
Kathryn & Lee Cox
Kathy & Tom Day
Tom & Shirley DeGeare
Eileen M. Clarke & William Robert Dodd
Frank & Betsy Doerner
Bill & Jane Doub
Rosalie Eickhoff
Jo Ann Emmerich
Dr. Ron & Hanna Evens
Mr. & Mrs.
Clyde & Phyllis Farris
Zachlyn Farwig
Catherine Faught
Linda & Ken Fenton
Marti & Bob Fowler
Geralyn & Gary Frandsen
Beverly Franz
Harold & Jan Frick
Peter Fuerst
Carolyn Geitz
Jean Daniel-Gentry & Hal Gentry
Liz & Michael Gibbons
Mary Lu & Greg Goellner
Ron & Nancy Gorgen
Mrs. Carol Gravens
Chris & Pam Gumper
Bill & Joan* Halliburton
Tim & Elizabeth Hampton
Ms. Lynn Hargiss
Judy & Jeffrey Harris
Dave & Kathy Hawkins
Michael &
Margaret Heinz
Mr. & Mrs.
J. Philip Hellwege
J. Pierrepont Finch
George & Paula Hildebrand
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Hill
Susie & Bill Hizar
Ron & Maribeth Hollon
Dr. Pam Horwitz
Venable & Cynthia Houts
John & Becky Hubert
Ms. Jeannette Huey
Fred & Sandy Hughes
Shirley J. Johnson
Jim & Cheryl Jones
Carla Juelfs
Jason & Cindy Keen
Tim & Debbie Kelly
Mrs. Susan Knight
Stuart & Susan Krawll
Sinie M. & Robert J. LaCour
Greg & Holly Lanza
Jeff & Leslie Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Lissant
Lizbeth Maher
Bart Margiotta
Nancy R. Marron
Ms. Diane Martin
Cheryl McCoy
Cat & Joe* McCreary
Linda McKay
Cheryl Mill
Bonnie & George* Moore
Melissa & Michael Moore
James A. Morrell
James Murphy & Mimi Murphy
Julie & Tom Nelson
Dr. James & Patricia O’Grady
Bob & Kathy O’Loughlin
Mrs. R. W. Peterson
Michael & Julie Pfister
The Piening Family Foundation
In memory of my husband
Bill Pitcher - Mary E. Pitcher
Mr. Ruth Powell
Alan & Patricia Redszus
Donald & Michelle Reedy
Bobby Regnell
Jane F. Reid
Gary & Diana Rich
Carol L. Rogers
Susan & Terry Roscoe - In honor of Wayne Roscoe
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Roy
Linda Rubin
Mr. John H. Russell
Greg & Stacy Sayuk
Madelon Scallet
Susan Schettler
Jill Ellen Carnaghi & Paul R. Schimmele
David & Wilma Schopp
Dan & Joanne Schwartz
Mrs. Vicki Short
Brad & Michelle Simmons
Bill & Darlene Skaggs
Judy Smith
Karen Smith
John & Carol Spencer
Mr. & Mrs. Roger
Steinbecker
Rick & Joanie Taylor
Rick & Diane Tinucci
Scott & Kristin Vogel
Patrick von Gontard & Charlie Hawes
George Walker
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Weddle
George ‘Butch’ & Carol Welsch
Dale & Linda Whitten
Martin Wice
Dessa & John Hellige
Doug & Lynn Yaeger
Mr. Buron Buffkin & Dr. Donn Kleinschmidt
Mr. Ron Gibbs & Mr. Kevin Steincross
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
Sakiyama
Mr. David White & Ms. Bert Forde
Pam Wissore & Vicky Krulic
*In Memoriam
STAGES FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
STAGES St. Louis extends sincere thanks to the following for their generous financial and in-kind support.
Actors’ Equity Foundation
Albarre Jewelry
Anders CPAs + Advisors
Arts & Education Council
Baby Lock Sewing Products
Boeing St. Louis Employee Community Fund
Café Provencal
Cequel III
City of Kirkwood
Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation
Commerce Bancshares Foundation
The Donald L. Barnes Foundation
Decorum
Edward Chase Garvey Memorial Foundation
Edward Jones Emerson
Explore St. Louis
The Fabulous Fox
First Community Credit Union
GibbonsWorkman
JST Charitable Fund
KAI Enterprises
Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
Lindell Bank
Lodging Hospitality Management
Logic Systems Sound & Lighting
Mary Ranken Jordan and Ettie A.
Jordan Charitable Foundation
Missouri Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts
Piening Family Fund
Regional Arts Commission
Robert & Lyn Nicolay Foundation
The Saigh Foundation
Sakiyama Family Foundation
Session Taco
St. Louis Community Foundation
Tacony Corporation
Technology Partners
TierPoint
Welsch Heating and Cooling Company
Zengel Florist
