Pinkalicious The Musical program

Book by Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann. Music by John Gregor Lyrics by John Gregor, Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann Based on the book Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann & Elizabeth Kann

October 28-30 and November 5-6, 2021 at 7:30 PM October 30-31 and November 6-7 at 2 PM Performances at SMSU Fine Arts Theatre | Tickets: $10 All performances free for SMSU students with valid ID Visit www.SMSUTickets.com or call 507-537-7103.

Pinkalicious 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

ADA/Section 504: Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate should call the SMSU at 1-800-642-0684 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-2529. Please call at least 5-7 days in advance of the event.

THE SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY THEATRE presents

Book by Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann Music by John Gregor Lyrics by John Gregor, Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann Based on the book Pinkalicious

by Victoria Kann & Elizabeth Kann

Director and Costume Designer – Sheila Tabaka† Scenic and Lighting Designer – Tetta M. Askeland† Orchestrator, Music and Vocal Director, and Sound Designer – Jim Tabaka† Stage Manager – Avianna McFarquhar†

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Pinkalicious The Musical 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 CAST Pinkalicious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tailer Benson† Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colton Jensen Alison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Domonique McPhail† Mrs. Pinkerton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sidney Pitzl† Mr. Pinkerton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimitri Richard Dr. Wink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Makayla Kennedy Bee/Cupcake #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joy Krosschell† Bird #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TJ Tjeerdsma Ensemble (Cupcake Dreamers, Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Orderlies, Flowers, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nijié Nauden, Jasper Ale†

MUSICIANS Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meghan Carmody Banjo, Guitar, and Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zach Haltvick Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Leek, Hayden Molva (Nov. 6 matinee only) Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Schreier, Stacey Bosveld (Oct. 30 matinee only) Bass and Keyboards: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Tabaka† †

Member of Alpha Psi Omega, the National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity

COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES Live theatre is challenging in pandemic times. We value your safety and the safety of our cast and crew. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, all students, faculty, staff, and visitors are currently required to wear a mask in all public indoor spaces on the SMSU campus, including in the theatre during the performance. Performers on stage are one allowed exception to this requirement.

We have general admission seating for this show so that ushers can assist the audience in distancing according to their comfort level. We appreciate your understanding of these accommodations, and thank you for supporting live theatre!

EMERGENCY SERVICES Emergency messages are delivered immediately during performances. Persons expecting emergency calls should leave their name & seat number with the Box Office. The telephone number for emergencies is (507) 537-7103.

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO LOCATE THE NEAREST EMERGENCY AND FIRE EXIT.

THE PRODUCTION TEAM Director and Costume Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheila Tabaka† Scenic and Lighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tetta M. Askeland† Orchestrator, Music and Vocal Director, and Sound Designer . . . . . . . . Jim Tabaka† Assistant Director and Sound Board Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hayden Molva Assistant Lighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noah Dunn Stage Manager and Choreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avianna McFarquhar† Assistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TJ Tjeerdsma Assistant Props Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Molly Green Light Board Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooke Burns Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nadine Purvis Schmidt† Technical Director and Scene Shop Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tetta M. Askeland† Scene Shop Assistants . . . . . . Molly Green, Bryn Mongeau, Domonique McPhail†,

Madelynn Singsank†, Lilly Tabaka Costume Shop Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheila Tabaka† Costume Shop Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lilly Tabaka House Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Karpen Box Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pam Hess Box Office Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daisy Akiuo, Margeaux Belanger,

Jordyn Lanoye-Guerrero Poster & Program Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teresa Ehrich, Marcy Olson† Ushers, Publicity Crew, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Students from Theatre Appreciation, Costume and Set Construction Lighting and Sound Design, Theatre Activity & Stage Crew classes, and the cast and crew

SPECIAL THANKS Crocheted Flowers: Elly Lewis, Mary Swanson and Peg Nelson Paula Nemes Music Street Dr. John Ginocchio Frazee-Vergas High School Theatre Colleen Ludwikowski

PLEASE NOTE Please completely turn off all cell phones, pagers, watches, and electronic devices that would interfere with communication and cues crucial to the performance.

In an effort to make our Theatre more “green,” we have installed energy-efficient LED house lights. You may notice flickering as the house lights are fading out.

FRIENDS OF THE THEATRE 2021-22 Members

Director Lois A. Henkel** William Hezlep*** Howard and Jody Mohr** Bob Schwoch*** Marshall Area Stage Company***

GIFT CLUB $25

$75 $125 $250 $500 $1000

Designer Jerry & Ricke Bly** Greg & Carol Bossuyt*** Tyler and Sue Bowen*** Neil & Stacy Frost** Brett & Anita Gaul** Jerry Girton*** Pam & Jeff Gladis** Pam & Jason Hess* Diana Holmes*** Jim and Laurie Johansen** Jim & Deb Kerkaert** Ken & Gwen Mukomela** Jan Craig Nelson ‘73*** Carma Nordahl* Lloyd & Renae Petersen** Lee & Norma Raske** Nadine, Karl, Will & Henry Schmidt*** James Smalley and Sara Runchey** Jim & Sheila Tabaka and Family*** Māra & John Wiggins**

Actor Dan & Linda Baun* Christine & Eric DeGroot* Janet Hagen* Wayne Hanson, in Memory of Janet** Carol Purrington** Lorna Rafness* Conni & Stan Stensrud* Mary Jane Striegel** Ray and Alice Thull**

Apprentice Sandra Fenske* Ryne & Jessa Myhrberg* Jim & Gloria Swartz*

*** Charter Member ** Sustaining Member (3+ yrs) * New Member

FRIENDS GIFT LEVELS REWARD

Apprentice 2 ticket vouchers« «(Ticket vouchers only for those under age 25 or graduate of SMSU within the last five years.)

Actor 3 ticket vouchers Designer 6 ticket vouchers Director 9 ticket vouchers Producer 12 ticket vouchers and Theatre web page listing Angel 15 ticket vouchers and Theatre web page listing

NEW! PRODUCTION UNDERWRITER FOR $5,000 Our family-friendly season provides a great opportunity to build and strengthen positive ties with the community. Underwriter benefits include: • 20 ticket vouchers for the current season of SMSU Theatre performances, and • acknowledgements on the Theatre web page and show posters, in social media posts, media releases, and radio interviews, and in a lobby display during the run of the show.

If you would like to join Friends of the Theatre or sponsor a production, please call the SMSU Theatre at 507-537-7103.

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, part of the Rubenstein Arts Access Program, is generously funded by David M. Rubenstein.

Special thanks to The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust for supporting the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

Additional support is provided by The Honorable Stuart Bernstein and Wilma E. Bernstein; and the Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation.

Kennedy Center education and related artistic programming is made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts.

This production is entered in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The aims of this national theater education program are to identify and promote quality in college-level theater production. To this end, each production entered is eligible for a response by a regional KCACTF representative, and selected students and faculty are invited to participate in KCACTF programs involving scholarships, internships, grants and awards for actors, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, designers, stage managers and critics at both the regional and national levels.

Productions entered on the Participating level are eligible for invitation to the KCACTF regional festival and may also be considered for national awards recognizing outstanding achievement in production, design, direction and performance.

Last year more than 1,500 productions were entered in the KCACTF involving more than 200,000 students nationwide. By entering this production, our theater department is sharing in the KCACTF goals to recognize, reward, and celebrate the exemplary work produced in college and university theaters across the nation.

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival™ 54 for Region V will be held in Des Moines, Iowa in 2022.

For more information about the SMSU Theatre Program please call 507-537-7103 or fax 507-537-7014.

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A NOTE FROM THE PLAYWRIGHT VICTORIA KANN It is truly an honor to have Pinkalicious travel all the way from her home in Pinkville to your theater! The story of Pinkalicious was inspired by my daughters who love cupcakes and the color pink and never seem to get enough of either one. I initially wrote it as an April Fools’ joke and emailed it to my friends and family telling everyone that my daughter had turned pink after eating too many pink cupcakes.

Some folks who knew just how much my daughter loved the color pink and pink cupcakes were very, very concerned. After a little prodding from the recipients of the email I rewrote the story with my sister, Elizabeth Kann and then I illustrated it. It became the picture book, Pinkalicious. We then wrote the musical which premiered Off Broadway to sold out shows. The musical is STILL going strong and is now all over the country. Since then I have worked on 18 more Pinkalicious books, including three more picture books, Early Readers, Sticker books, Doodle books as well as dolls, party goods, clothing and games!

If you enjoy the show you can let Pinkalicious know on her Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pinkalicious You can also find lots of games and activities on the web site: http://www.thinkpinkalicious.com.

Thanks again and hope you have a PINKATASTIC time!

Victoria Kann

UPCOMING EVENTS Personal History

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