Cotton Patch Gospel

Patch

Cotton Gospel Book by

TOM KEY & RUSSELL TREYZ

Music and Lyrics by

HARRY CHAPIN

Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois

Director

Assistant Director

PAUL R. PIERCE

DAVID MCCRAY

Scenic Designer/Technical Director

Musical Director

MATTHEW SWINDELL Costume Designer

DEBBIE ANDERSON Lighting Designer

SANDY DAWSON

KATIE UNDERWOOD

Sound Designer/Audio Engineer

Props Designer

JULIANNE SLATON

PATTI FENZEL

Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager

KATIE UNDERWOOD

RENEE GEORGE

SongList Act One Somethin’s Brewin in Gainesville Baby Born to God I Did It Mama is Here/I Did It (Reprise) It Isn’t Easy Sho ‘Nuff From That Day On Turn it Around When I Look Up Ain’t No Busy Signals Spitball Miracle on Stone Mountain Love the Lord Your God Blind Date Goin’ to Atlanta This performance will include one fifteen-minute intermission

Act Two Are We Ready?

You Are Still My Boy We Gotta Get Organized We’re Gonna Love it While it Lasts Jubilation Dangerous Man Jud Hey, What’s Goin’ On? Jud (Reprise) Thank God for Governor Pilate One More Tomorrow Well I Wonder (with Jubilation Reprise) Gainesville (Reprise)

THEATRE COURTESIES COVID PROCEDURES

Please keep your mask on when not eating or drinking. Masks should be worn over your mouth and nose, not below the nose or on the chin. Please stay socially distanced from other patrons not in your party at all times. Thank you for helping us keep you and other Springer patrons safe!

ELECTRONIC DEVICES No doubt we have all been distracted by a cell phone or watch alarm ringing or lighting up when attending the theatre. Out of consideration for your fellow audience members, we ask that you turn off all electronic devices that emit noise or light. Thank you.

ALLERGY ALERT For the safety of those with allergies, please refrain from the use of scented perfumes, colognes, or lotions before coming to the theatre.

LATE SEATING We endeavour to minimize the distraction for our patrons and actors when seating latecomers. If you arrive late for a performance, you will be seated at the first appropriate moment in the show in designated latecomer seating.

You are welcome to move to your assigned seat at intermission.

EMERGENCY EXITS We ask that you please take a moment to identify the exit nearest you, so you can safely exit in the event of an emergency.

TALKING Please refrain from talking to your neighbor during the performance, as it can be distracting to other audience members as well as the performers on stage.

PATRON SAFETY MEASURES Thank you for joining us for today’s performance.

The Springer is dedicated to providing the best and safest experience possible for every patron. Below are just a few of the safety measures we will employ this season. We hope you enjoy the show!

• Staff and patron temperatures will be taken before entry.

• All patrons, volunteers, and staff must wear face masks when inside the fenced area of the outdoor theatre venue.

• We have reduced audience capacity for all shows.

• Multiple hand-sanitizer stations are available in every public area.

• Inside Emily Woodruff Hall and the Dorothy McClure Theatre, gap seats will be placed between each party to provide social distancing.

• A rigorous cleaning schedule has been employed throughout the building and outdoor spaces.

• Ultra-violet devices have been installed inside our new air handlers to kill viruses and bacteria. High-end MERV-11 air filters have also been installed for the best quality fresh air circulation.

• Electro-static disinfectant foggers are used between shows in all areas.

Refund/Show Cancellation Policies It’s important to us that you have confidence when booking your tickets. For a limited period, we are changing our refund policy in response to the COVID-19 outbreak - this will make our tickets more flexible if you’re unwell, have been asked to isolate, or don’t feel comfortable attending a show.

If the show is cancelled due to inclement weather (for outdoor theatre events), or if there is another lockdown we will make sure your money is protected by either issuing a credit for another Springer event, refunding your purchase amount, or you can choose to donate the purchase amount to the Springer.

If you are ill or have Covid-19 symptoms in the days leading up to your visit we’d ask that you’d get in touch with our box office and we can help. (706) 327-3688 or boxoffice@springeroperahouse.org.

Company Matthew...............................................................................Keith McCoy

Fiddle................................................................................Michelle Justice Bass........................................................................................Dean Justice Guitar.....................................................................................Justin Belew Banjo.........................................................................................Jeff Snider Vocalist..................................................................................Isiah Harper

Director...............................................................................Paul R. Pierce Assistant Director...............................................................David McCray Musical Director............................................................Debbie Anderson Stage Manager.............................................................Katie Underwood Scenic Designer/Technical Director.............................Matthew Swindell Sound Designer/Audio Engineer......................................Julianne Slaton Lighting Designer..........................................................Katie Underwood Props Designer.........................................................................Patti Fenzel Costume Designer..............................................................Sandy Dawson Costume First Hand.....................................................Elizabeth Verslues Assistant Technical Director...................................................David Jones Master Carpenter........................................................................Josh Teal Assistant Stage Manager....................................................Renee George SPECIAL THANKS TO: Our volunteers IACT Health

BIOS

Keith Patrick McCoy (Matthew) is originally from Portsmouth, Va. and studied Theatre Performance at Norfolk State University.

Keith has performed with regional theatres, summerstock companies, national tours and theme parks throughout the United States.

Thomas Episcopal Church. You may have seen his return to performance in the St. Thomas 2019 production of Amahl and the Night Visitors (Melchoir). He would like to thank his family, friends, and students for all of their support.

Jeff Snider (Banjo) is glad to be debuting at the Springer Opera House as a part of Cotton Patch Gospel! He has been playing the banjo for five years and progressed as far as he has with the help of some very talented friends.

Jeff would like to thank his friends, family, and fellow musicians for their support and inspiration.

Dean Justice II (Bass) is a Columbus, Ga native and is entering into his 3rd performance in Cotton Patch Gospel at The Springer Opera House and has been playing the upright bass for about 25 years. Dean is currently an accountant at the local family owned firm, Justice Accounting, as well as a graphic/web designer, video editor/motion graphics animator, and streamer/content creator under SquallDawg Creative, with the creator moniker of SquallDawg. Dean also completed his bachelors in accounting with CSU. He would like to give special thanks to Paul Pierce and The Springer for giving him the opportunity to be part of this wonderful play a 3rd time, as well as his family for their support. He would like to dedicate his involvement to the memory of his father, Terry Justice, Sr, who appeared in the two previous productions of Cotton Patch Gospel and the 2016 production of Mother of Rain.

Justin Belew (Guitar) is a graduate of Point University and holds his degree in Music Theory and Composition. After nearly twenty years of full time music ministry work, he built a professional recording studio that he facilitates and operates called @bibbcitysound. He has worked on countless projects for both indie and commercial artists, and is known for his ability to teach, play, and arrange for many different types of instruments. This is Justin’s third performance at the Springer.

Other credits include KUDZU and Big River. (justinbelew.com) Michelle Justice (Fiddle) started playing violin at age five. She has played in a total of three symphonies (through 12th grade and the Columbus College Orchestra). She met and married guitar player, Terry Justice, and formed a bluegrass band with son, Dean. The Justice Family Band has played many venues throughout the Southeast. This is her 3rd production of Cotton Patch Gospel at the Springer Opera House and you may have also seen her as the fiddle player in the world premiere of Mother of Rain. She would like to remember Ron Anderson and Terry Justice, from the two prior productions of Cotton Patch Gospel, who are no longer with us.

Isiah Harper (vocalist) is excited to make his Springer debut. He is the Theatre Director at Northside High School and a Chorister at St.

Paul R. Pierce (Director) has led the Springer Opera House as producing artistic director since 1988, taking the State Theatre of Georgia in new artistic directions while expanding its audience and influence throughout the nation.

For over 30 years, Paul has directed and produced more than 300 comedies, dramas and musicals at the Springer. A Rome, Ga. native with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Georgia, he is also an Equity actor who has performed in over 1,000 American and Canadian cities with stock, regional, touring and children’s theatre companies. Paul is the author of nine plays and The Springer Ghost Book.

David J. McCray (Assistant Director) received his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Columbus State University in 2018 and is currently an Arts Management Resident at the Springer. During his time at CSU, David has assisted as director on shows such as Intimate Apparel, Fox on the Fairway, and Milk Like Sugar. David would like to thank Paul Pierce for his mentorship and looks forward to working on future shows at the Springer.

Katie Underwood (Stage Manager) is a graduate of CSU with a BFA in theatre design and technology and a former Springer Theatre Academy student. She coordinates casting for all main stage and studio series productions and is in charge of maintaining housing for our out of town actors. She also facilitates the Springer’s professional Artistic Apprenticeship program. In addition to her other responsibilities, Katie is the primary lighting designer for productions taking place in our McClure theatre each season. Favorite designs include Ace: The Eugene Bullard Story, The Jungle Book, Mother of Rain, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She was proud to add directing to her resume with the 2018 production of The Great Gatsby.

Debbie Anderson (Musical Director) has prepared choral and instrumental ensembles at the Springer since 1998 and now serves as the Springer’s full-time Music Director. Her acting credits with the Springer include Why, Baby, Why: The Music of George Jones and Tammy Wynette (which she helped create and restage), The King & I (Anna Leonowens), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Miss Mona), Phantom (Belladova), Honky Tonk Angels (Angela), Ragtime (Mother) and Damn Yankees (Meg). Debbie and her brothers sang on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in 1990.

Matthew Swindell (Scenic Designer/ Technical Director) is the Springer’s Director of Production. He graduated from Columbus State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology. He has worked on many Springer productions over

the past ten years in a variety of different roles including Director, Scenic Designer, Lighting Designer, Technical Director, and Road Manager for the Springer’s touring company, Springer Theatricals. You may also remember Matthew from his time on stage as Teddy Roosevelt in the Springer’s 2017 production of Newsies.

Patti Jo Fenzel (Properties Designer) earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology from CSU in 2010 and has worked in theaters around the country including Florida Repertory Theater, Texas Shakespeare Festival and Opera New Jersey.

Julianne Slaton (Sound Designer/Audio Engineer) earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Technology at Columbus State University with a proficiency in Sound Design. She started at the Springer as a volunteer and transitioned to working here full time on our 2015 production of A Chorus Line. She has since enjoyed working as sound designer on almost every Springer production since, as well as completing her first professional scenic design for the Academy’s production of The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales.

Sandy Dawson (Costume Designer) is a Columbus native and graduate of Columbus State University with a B.A. in Communications. She owned Creatively Yours, a specialty costume shop of 25 years where she costumed numerous school, church, and local theatre productions.

Sandy now serves as the Springer’s fulltime Costume Designer. Her most recent work was seen in Chicago and Cinderella.

Sandy is no stranger to the stage and has appeared in many community theatre and Springer productions. Her first at age 17, in The King and I and her favorite role, Miss Stephanie, the nosey neighbor, in To Kill a Mockingbird, both on the Springer stage.

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IN MEMORY OF RON ANDERSON The Daniel P. Amos Foundation The Daniel P. & Kathelen V. Amos Fund Greg & Lori Auten Mr. & Mrs. James J.W. Biggers Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley Mrs. Kathleen L. Broda Alice Budge & John Greenman Ed & Suzanne Burdeshaw Hecht Burdeshaw Ginger Burdo Connie Burt Dennis Burt Mildred Burt The Columbus Ballet Betsy & Rick Covington Jackie Dudley Bob Evans Tom & Lucile Flournoy Betsy Flournoy & Phil Moss Lucy Flournoy & Tim Dunkel Dan & Chrystal Gabriel Eric K. & Dorothy F. Green Judy Gunter Mrs. Janet Kemp Knight-RawIs The Lee-Boulton Family

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Paul R. Pierce (Producing Artistic Director) has led the Springer Opera House as producing artistic director since 1988, taking the State Theatre of Georgia in new artistic directions while expanding its audience and influence throughout the nation.

For over 30 years, Paul has directed and produced more than 300 comedies, dramas and musicals at the Springer. A Rome, Ga. native with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Georgia, he is also an Equity actor who has performed in over 1,000 American and Canadian cities with stock, regional, touring and children’s theatre companies.

Paul is the author of nine plays and The Springer Ghost Book.

ARTISTIC STAFF Producing Artistic Director......................................................................Paul Pierce Director of Production..................................................................Matthew Swindell Associate Producer......................................................................Katie Underwoood Musical Director.............................................................................Debbie Anderson Properties Designer and Artisan......................................................Patti Jo Fenzel Resident Costume Designer and Shop Manager..........................Sandy Dawson Production Stage Manager...........................................................Rebecca Gossett Sound Designer/Production Engineer...........................................Julianne Slaton Assistant Technical Director..................................................................David Jones Master Carpenter..........................................................................................Josh Teal Costume Technician.....................................................................Elizabeth Verslues EDUCATION STAFF Director of Education................................................................................Sally Baker Associate Director of Education.......................................................DB Woolbright

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