The Roommate Program

THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS

BY JEN SILVERMAN directed by rebekah scallet

OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 17 PERFORMED AT THE EMERSON STUDIO THEATRE STEVE WOOLF STUDIO SERIES SPONSOR

PETER AND SUSAN TUTEUR

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The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is a fully professional theatrical operation belonging to the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), the Non-Profit Theatre Collation, Greater St. Louis Inc., and is a constituent member of Theatre Communications Group, Inc., the national service organization for the not-for-profit professional theatre. It operates independently of, but under a mutually beneficial agreement with, Webster University. The Rep operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. The Rep hires directors and choreographers who are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers and stagehands who are members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Scenic artists employed by The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis are members of United Scenic Artists, Local 829, AFL-CIO. The scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers in LORT Theatres are represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA-829, IATSE. Financial assistance for this theatre has been provided in part by the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission; and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

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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BIOGRAPHIES WELCOME The Studio Series has long asked audiences to grapple with adventurous, challenging material and the electric intimacy of the black box space.

Jen Silverman writes in one of their essays about the experience of theatre,“I want it to tell me things about myself that I can’t bear to know, but tell them to me in a way that makes it possible to know them.”

This year we dive into how our “self” can emerge, re-emerge, and surprise us thanks to one another. This is a story of coming of age, and the reminder that it can happen at different times, perhaps many times, in one’s life. Sharon and Robyn invite us to consider two things: how your experiences can open up avenues to unexpected parts of yourself, and how the choices we make in embracing those aspects of our identity can forever alter the course of our lives. The characters we meet are each faced with a new perspective, a new relationship–something rather like friendship–with someone completely unlike themselves. In facing this “other” they are electrified and unmoored by what becomes a radically different life.

Amidst this new possibility found in The Roommate, Jen Silverman captures so beautifully the sublime agony of parenthood. As a new parent, it’s fascinating to see and feel daily parts of myself I couldn’t fully fathom until now: a fierce and earth-shaking love, painful fear, extraordinary strength.

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These unknowable elements brought on by discovery and new relationships– a child, a friend–define us. Being together is what makes us even more so uniquely ourselves.

With an excellent team of world-class local talent, I hope this theatrical journey surprises and delights you in the intimate and unveiling way the playwright calls for. Silverman is renowned for their innovative dark comedies, and yet this piece in particular thrives in an intimacy and love (perhaps as their partner’s mother was the inspiration for the work) enriching the age old bridge between “Who are you?” and “Who am I?” As we reenter the Steve Woolf Studio Series, may we all embark on an exciting new future at The Rep. One that we shape together, and hope that we all discover something extraordinary about ourselves in the process.

Kate Bergstrom augustin family artistic director

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

managing director Danny Williams

presents

BY JEN SILVERMAN Directed by Rebekah Scallet

CAST Robyn Sharon

Nancy Bell* Kelley Weber*

CREATIVES Scenic Designer Costume Designer Lighting Designer sound designer Intimacy director Casting Director production stage Manager

Robert Mark Morgan Lou Bird Jayson M. Lawshee Kareem Deanes Delaney Piggins Becks Redman Shannon B. Sturgis*

STEVE WOOLF STUDIO SERIES SPONSOR

PETER AND SUSAN TUTEUR 2024-2025 SEASON DEDICATION

ANN P. AUGUSTIN *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States 6 | The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

PRODUCTION CREW Production Assistant Deck Crew Wardrobe Supervisor Studio Sound Technician STUDIO ELECTRICIAN

Caroline John Grace Erickson Kelsi Washington Sean Wilhite Casey Morris III

PLACE A big old house in Iowa City.

TIME The early 2010s, Summer.

ESTIMATED RUN TIME 90 minutes with no intermission

“The Roommate” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com THE ROOMMATE was produced by Williamstown Theatre Festival in July 2017 Mandy Greenfield, Artistic Director World premiere in the 2015 Humana Festival of New American Plays at ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE THE ROOMMATE was developed in part with assistance from SPACE on Ryder Farm (www.spaceonryderfarm.com)

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DIRECTOR’S NOTE “ … what happens when people stop being polite…and start getting real.”

This tagline from MTV’s reality show The Real World keeps running through my head when I contemplate Jen Silverman’s dark comedy The Roommate. Though in this case there are only two housemates (instead of seven), it is an apt description of the journey Sharon and Robyn go through over the course of the play. And while our heroines, as mothers of adult children with lives of varied experience, are a bit removed from the 20-somethings trapped in a house together on MTV’s program, Sharon and Robyn are transformed by their time thrust together in Sharon’s Iowa City home.

On the surface, they seem very different. Sharon has spent her life and built her identity as a housewife and mother. Now newly divorced, she is faced with an uncertain future. In walks Robyn, whose big city sophistication, confidence, and checkered past simultaneously provoke, terrify, and excite Sharon. As they alternately clash and connect, each is able to move beyond their societally defined identity—“the good wife,” “the bad girl”—and discover the real person beneath the protective veneer.

Silverman was inspired by the true story of their partner’s mother, who, later in life, became roommates with a total stranger. They

couldn’t get the story out of their head and used this conceit as a jumping-off point to highlight the lives of women in their 50s who are often relegated to supporting roles in plays, television, and film. Silverman shines a spotlight on their story, making these women visible and vibrant. As Silverman says, “As we grow older, we don’t close down avenues of possibility— we keep opening them, we keep saying yes.”

The Roommate is a funny, theatrical, moving, and relatable story that challenges all of us to look at both ourselves and each other with fresh eyes, to remain open to new possibilities, and to allow ourselves to get real.

I hope you enjoy the ride.

Rebekah Scallet

director of the roommate

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BIOGRAPHIES CAST Nancy Bell (Robyn) is glad to be returning to The Rep. Previously At The Rep: Molly’s Hammer; Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976; Clybourne Park; Macbeth; The Wolves. Local Theatre: New Jewish Theatre, STL Actors Studio, Upstream Theatre. Regional Theatre: South Coast Repertory, McCarter Theatre, Berkeley Rep, Geffen Playhouse, The Old Globe and many others. National Theatre: New York Credits: Manhattan Theatre Club, New York Theatre Workshop, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Tribeca Lab. Film/TV: Star Trek: Voyager, Guiding Light, The Bold and the Beautiful, NewsRadio, Chicago Hope and many others. Education: BFA-Acting, MFAActing and Directing. Additional Credits: Playwright-In-Residence at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival serving as founding artist on Shakespeare in the Sheets program and the Confluence New Play Festival. Other playwriting credits: California Repertory, St. Louis Symphony. Other directing credits: As You Like It in Forest Park (St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, Director 2024). New Jewish Theatre, Union Avenue Opera, Professor of Theatre, St. Louis University. Website: www.nancyellenbell.com

Kelley Weber (Sharon) is glad to be returning to The Rep. Previously At The Rep: Frost/Nixon directed by Steve Woolf. Local Theatre: A Lovely Afternoon at Creve Coeur as “Bodey” (Tennessee Williams Festival*), Dancing at Lughnasa as “Maggie” (Mustard Seed Theatre), The Henry Cycle (Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis), The Price as “Esther”(New Jewish Theatre). International Theatre: And Carl Laughed, Co-writer/Director (The Edinburgh Fringe Festival).

Awards: Winner of Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy. Kelley just retired as the theatre teacher at Clayton High School after 25 years. IG: @kells_shwell

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CREATIVES Rebekah Scallet (Director) is new to The Rep this season.

Local Theatre: The Immigrant, We All Fall Down (New Jewish Theatre, Director), The Learned Ladies (Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University).

Regional Theatre: The Winter’s Tale (Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Director), The Tempest (Texas Shakespeare Festival, Director), My Fair Lady, Macbeth, and Twelfth Night, among others (Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, Director). Rebekah worked in Chicago as dramaturg and Assistant Director with Northlight Theatre, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, and Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Education: B.A. from Brandeis University; MFA in Directing from Illinois State University. Membership: Associate Member of SDC. Additional Work: Currently the Artistic Director for the New Jewish Theatre. Previously the Producing Artistic Director for the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre. Thanks to my “roommates” for all of their support.

Robert Mark Morgan (Scenic Designer) is glad to be returning to The Rep. Previously At The Rep: Caught, A Christmas Carol, Saint Joan, Jekyll & Hyde, Rabbit Hole, A Christmas Story, Fall of Heaven. Local Theatre: Ragtime (STAGES St. Louis, scenic design). Regional Theatre: Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Cleveland Play House, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, The Old Globe. Education: BFA (Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University), MFA (San Diego State University). Film/TV: El Camino Real (Production Designer), The Dance (Production Designer), The Minstrel And The Bard (Production Designer). Membership: USA-829. Additional Work: SeaWorld of San Diego Sea Lion & Otter Show, Avatar-The Exhibition at the Museum of Pop Culture (Seattle).

IG: @morgansetdesign Website: morgansetdesign.com

Lou Bird (Costume Designer) is glad to be returning to The Rep. Previously At The Rep: Born Yesterday, Admissions, The 39 Steps, A Kid Like Jake. Local Theatre: An Unlikely Hero (Metro Theater Company), Othello (Saint Louis Shakespeare

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BIOGRAPHIES Festival), Legally Blonde (Stages, Saint Louis). Regional Theatre: Hello! Dolly (Theatre by the Sea), Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (Great Rivers Shakespeare Festival). Education: M.F.A., University of Virginia. Additional Credits: Designs and builds gear for professional wrestlers regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Lou is currently an Associate Professor at Saint Louis University. IG: @LouBird82 Jayson M. Lawshee (Lighting Designer) is a Saint Louis-based Production Director & Designer and the Director of Production at The Rep. Previously At The Rep: Pride & Prejudice (Assistant Lighting Designer), Admissions (Assistant Lighting Designer), Angels in America Part 1 (Assistant Lighting Designer). Local Theatre: Red (New Jewish Theatre), The Color Purple (COCA), An Unlikely Hero (Metro Theatre Company). Regional Theatre: A Celebration of New Works (BalletMet), Fences (Lyric Rep), Escape to Margaritaville (Arrow Rock Lyceum Theater). Education: The Sargent Conservatory of Theater Arts at Webster University; BFA, Lighting Design. IG: @the_lawshee

Kareem Deanes (Sound Designer) is glad to be back at The Rep. Previously At The Rep: The 39 Steps (Assistant Sound Design), Gruesome Playground Injuries (Co-Sound Designer). Local Theatre: Sweat (St. Louis Black Rep, Sound and Projection design), The African Company Presents Richard the III (St. Louis Black Rep, Sound Design), The Wedding Band (St. Louis Black Rep, Sound and Projection Design), The Immigrant (New Jewish Theatre, Sound and Projection Design), Trayf (New Jewish Theatre, Sound Design). Additional Credits: Kareem is currently a Theatre Teacher at Wydown Middle School. IG: @bmot23 Becks Redman (Casting Director) Previously At The Rep: Dial ‘M’ For Murder, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Moby Dick and August: Osage County (Casting Director), Gruesome Playground Injuries (Director), and 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.

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Shannon B. Sturgis (Production Stage Manager) is elated to be part of the The Rep’s return season of the Studio Series.

Previously At The Rep: The Gradient, Altar Boyz, The Royale, Over The Tavern, and This Wonderful Life. Regional Theatre: Westport Country Playhouse, Adirondack Theatre Festival, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Phoenix Theatre (in New York), and Atlantic Theater Company. Off-Broadway: Shear Madness and Altar Boyz.

Delaney Piggins (Intimacy Director) joins The Rep, beginning this season, as the Artistic Producer. Previously At The Rep: Hamlet (Actor) and the Imaginary Theatre Company 2018–2019 (Actor). As an Intimacy Director, Delaney has worked locally with St. Louis University, The Sargeant Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University and Center of Creative Arts. Regional Theatre: The Karate Kid-The Musical (STAGES St. Louis, Intimacy Director) and Harvey Milk (Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Intimacy Director). Education: MFA in Arts Leadership from Depaul University and a BFA in Acting from The Sargeant Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University. They currently serve as the Executive Director of Ring of Keys, a queer artist service organization for artists in musical theatre. Prior to that, she served on the producing team of Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

Caroline Merritt John (Production Assistant) is glad to be returning to The Rep this season. Previously At The Rep: The 39 Steps (Production Assistant). Local Theatre: The Color Purple (COCA, Stage Manager), Pippin (COCA, Assistant Stage Manager), Matilda (COCA, Assistant Stage Manager), Finding Nemo (Variety Children’s Theater, Stage Manager), Disney’s Mary Poppins (Variety Children’s Theater, Assistant Stage Manager). Regional Theatre: Merry Wives of Windsor (Great Lakes Theatre, Production Assistant), Always... Patsy Cline (Great Lakes Theatre, Production Assistant), Fall Festival (Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Stage Manager), The Game’s Afoot (St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, Assistant Stage Manager). Education: BFA in Stage Management from Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University. IG: @_carolinejohn The Roommate | 13

LEADERSHIP BIOGRAPHIES 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 multiday programs and long-term adviserships in executive communication and leadership as a performance coach at Stand 14 | The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

& 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.

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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 LorettoHilton 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.

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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.

PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AND FESTIVAL Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM

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BIOGRAPHIES FOR YOUR INFORMATION HOUSE POLICIES Late Seating: Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate moment in the performance.

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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 & 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 314968-7344 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.

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BIOGRAPHIES 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.

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Cast, Crowns | 2004—2005 Season at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

2 PM & 6 PM ON TUESDAY 2 PM ON WEDNESDAY

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

1:00 – 2:30 PM

Presented by The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

Celebrate the diverse stories from our community as personal stories are brought to life on stage by The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.

DOORS OPEN AT 12:30 PM EVENT ROOM C CLARK FAMILY BRANCH

SPRING SERIES: JOURNEYS AND DREAMS You’re invited to join Rep Reads, our fan-favorite monthly play reading club. Each month, we independently read a script and come together to discuss its themes, characters, and impact.

Rep Readers gain a deeper appreciation of dramatic literature while building community connections with fellow theatre lovers at The Rep.

JANUARY 14 – 15 English by Sanaz Toossi

FEBRUARY 11 – 12 Gem of the Ocean

by August Wilson

MARCH 11 – 12 Three Sisters

by Anton Chekhov, in a new version by Tracy Letts

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STAFF BIOGRAPHIES KATE BERGSTROM

Augustin Family Artistic Director

DANNY WILLIAMS Managing Director

ARTISTIC

SOUND

Artistic Associate Matthew Cox

Studio Sound Engineer Sean Wilhite

PRODUCTION

STAGE MANAGEMENT

Artistic Producer Delaney Piggins

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

Mainstage Sound Engineer Joshua Riggs

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

Scenic Shop Foreman Dave McCarthy

Attorney Sara Robertson, Polsinelli PC

Scenic Carpenters Daniel Roach, Jr. Danny McCarthy Scott DeBroux

AUDIENCE SERVICES

PROPS

Properties Manager Eric William Barnes Props Assistant Abigail Stuckey

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

Mainstage Head Electrician Connor Meers Studio Electrician Casey Morris III

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

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

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FINANCE

Business Manager Suzanne Bodenstein Accounting Assistant Marsha Whitler

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Director of Marketing Angel Azzarra Public Relations Frances White Digital Marketing Associate Ash Moon Thompson 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

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*

Dan Jay*

Wendi Alper-Pressman*

John S. Kingston

David Alpers, M.D.

Jill Magruder

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER ARMSTRONG TEASDALE LLP

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (RETIRED)

Margaret Augustin*

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER THOMPSON COBURN THE CIGNA GROUP

Gwen Middeke*

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

THE TODD ORGANIZATION OF ST. LOUIS (RETIRED)

Patrick Aydt

Amy Bantle

MERRILL LYNCH

Lauren Smith Blair

U.S. BANCORP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Jane Robert*

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

Jana Johnson Broadie

Julian Z. Schuster

Brian Clevinger*

Pat Schutte*

David Frey*

Judi Scissors*

Frank Hamsher*

Ann Cady Scott*

Laurie Hiler*

Susan Stith*

Ven Houts

Susan Dickman Tuteur*

Toni Jackson

*executive committee

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BIOGRAPHIES 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

SECRETARY

Trish Alexandre

Elizabeth Cobin

VICE PRESIDENT

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Ann Straw

TREASURER

Cindy Schnabel

Lynn Yearwood

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 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!

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The Rep is back with another evening of holiday magic! The Rep’s Holiday Benefit will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. 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.

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Use the QR Code or visit holidaybenefit.givesmart.com to purchase tickets, sponsorship, or to make a gift.

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

Host Committee

Steve & Janice Seele

Margaret Augustin

Drexel & Susan Stith

Brad & Darla Baker

Steve Trampe & Jenny Gupta

Christy Beckmann

Ted Wight

Kent & Patty Chapin

Danny Williams & Jason Wos

Don & Elizabeth Cobin

Lynn & Darrell Yearwood

Michele Coen Crystal Allen Dallas & Patrick Dallas

Benefit Sponsors

Frank Hamsher

Michele C Catering & Events

Lee & Gina Hoagland, Collaborative Strategies, Inc.

Don & Elizabeth Cobin

Peggy & Mark Holly Ven & Cynthia Houts Steve & Margie Knapp Suzie Nall Christy & John Nickel Pat & Ken Schutte

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Big Blue Spark

Peggy & Mark Holly Ven & Cynthia Houts Nancy & Ken Kranzberg Steve & Marlene Schumm Pat & Ken Schutte Lynn & Darrell Yearwood 4Hands Brewing Co.

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!

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.

Make a one-time gift or join our monthly giving program.

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

Matching Gifts

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

Encore Circle

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.

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

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DECEMBER 4 – DECEMBER 22

DECEMBER 10

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PETER AND SUSAN TUTEUR

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JANUARY 15 – FEBRUARY 9

FEBRUARY 5 – MARCH 2

MAJOR PRODUCTION SPONSOR

MARCH 19 – APRIL 13

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