Evil Dead the Musical

Book and lyrics by GEORGE REINBLATT Music by FRANK CIPOLLA, CHRISTOPHER BOND, MELISSA MORRIS, and GEORGE REINBLATT All Music performed, programmed, and arranged by Frank Cipolla Electric and acoustic guitars by Dean Drouillard Mixed and mastered by Kevin Lacy produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois

Director/ Scenic Designer/Technical Director

MATTHEW SWINDELL Choreographer

Stage Manager

Musical Director

CHRISTOPHER DE’ANGELO

MH HARRISON

DEBBIE ANDERSON

Costume Designer

Lighting Designer

Props Designer

SANDY DAWSON

KATIE UNDERWOOD

PATTI FENZEL

Sound Designer

Audio Engineer

Assistant director

JULIANNE SLATON

CALEB HUNEYCUTT

ALEX OWENS

The Cast Nathan Haltiwanger

Courtlyn Holt

Courtney Locke

Ash

Heather Willis McLendon

Cheryl

Linda

Annie

Jake Watford

Taylor Chevalier

Rory Cabrera

Scott

Shelly

Jake

Chelle Leary

Ronnie Walker

Jasper M. Howell

Deadite

Moose/Deadite

Deadite

Jay Glover

Ed

Tyler Morris

Deadite

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 building.

• 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 rigerous 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.

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Musical Numbers Act One Cabin in the Woods Housewares Employee It Won’t Let us Leave Look Who’s Evil Now What the Fuck Was That Join Us Good Old Reliable Jake I’m Not a Killer This performance will include one fifteen-minute intermission

Act Two Bit Part Demon All the Men in My Life

(Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons)

Ode to an Accidental Stabbing Do the Necronomicon It’s Time We Will Never Die Blew That Bitch Away

The Company Nathan Haltiwanger..............................................................................ASH Heather Willis McLendon................................................................CHERYL Courtlyn Holt.......................................................................................LINDA Courtney Locke.................................................................................ANNIE Jake Watford......................................................................................SCOTT Taylor Chevalier.................................................................................SHELLY Jay Glover.................................................................................................ED Rory Cabrera........................................................................................JAKE Ronnie Walker..................................................................MOOSE/DEADITE Chelle Leary....................................................................................DEADITE Jasper M. Howell............................................................................DEADITE Tyler Morris.......................................................................................DEADITE Matthew Swindell............................................................................Director Alex Owens......................................................................Assistant Director Debbie Anderson.................................................................Music Director Christopher De’Angelo.....................................................Choreographer MH Harrison........................................................................Stage Manager Matthew Swindell............................Scenic Designer/Technical Director Katie Underwood............................................................Lighting Designer Sandy Dawson..............................................................Costume Designer Alex Allison...............................................................Costume Coordinator Patti Fenzel...........................................................................Props Designer Julianne Slaton...................................................................Sound Designer Caleb Huneycutt...............................................................Audio Engineer David Jones...................................................Assistant Technical Director Walter Pigford.................................................................Master Carpenter Mollie Lipkowitz............................................................Costume First Hand Jacob DeBusk, Madi Payne, Tristan Wood..........Asst. Stage Managers Shaniya Horton, Nic Taylor.................................................................Crew

From the Director Welcome back, y’all!

The cast, crew, creative team, and the entire Springer Opera House staff couldn’t possibly be more excited to be welcoming y’all back to the Cabin in the Woods (ooo).

Director’s notes are often used as an outlet for the director to wax philosophically, I’ll spare y’all my profundity - mostly.

In all the roles live theatre plays in society, sometimes it is the most basic role that serves the highest purpose. That role being bringing the community together to have a good time and escape the dayto-day monotony. If there’s ever a time for a theatre to fill that role, it is right here, right now.

I’m incredibly thankful and proud of our cast, crew, production team, and the entire Springer staff for the work everyone has undertaken to make this production possible.

So with that, I invite y’all to sit back, relax, crack open an adult beverage, and enjoy this wild, campy, bloody ride that is Evil Dead: The Musical. That’s what we’re all here for, anyways.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for loving the Springer. And thank you for supporting Georgia’s historic... ...State Theatre.

Matthew Swindell

CAST BIOS Rory Cabrera (Jake) is thrilled to return to Springer for his third show.

He is a graduate of Westminster College of the Arts at Rider University. Recent Springer credits include Cinderella (Lord Pinkleton) and Evita (Augustin Magaldi). He would like to thank his amazing partner Sydney for all her support.

Taylor Chevalier (Shelly) You can’t stop the dead and Chevy is so excited to bring Shelly back from the dead!

You may have last seen her in the Springer’s outdoor productions of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Spamalot! Chevy would like to thank the Springer for bringing her back for her favorite roll she’s portrayed and hope this year we really Blow y’all away!

Jay Glover (Ed) is excited to be returning to the Springer and reprising his role of Ed. He is a Phenix City native who earned his BFA in Musical Theatre at the University of South Alabama. He’s been featured on stage at the Springer Opera House in Cinderella, Jean-Michel; The Little Mermaid, Pilot; West Side Story; The Great Gatsby, Chester McKee; Sister Act; Tommy; Sweeney Todd and grew up in their Springer Theatre Academy.

He has also toured with Hampstead Stage Company, A Christmas Carol; Robin Hood; Aladdin; Hercules and Springer Theatricals, Route 66. He would like to thank God, family, and friends for their love and support.

Nathan Haltiwanger (Ash) is thrilled to be back for his second production at the Springer. He previously appeared as Prince Topher in the 2019 production of Cinderella. Other regional credits include Kodaly (She Loves Me), Freddie (My Fair Lady), and Dr. Madden/Fine (Next to Normal).

Nathan would like to thank his family and, of course, Logan.

Courtlyn Holt (Linda) Courtlyn Holt is bloody excited to reprise her role as “Linda” again this year for her 7th show with the Springer! She is currently a senior at Columbus State University where she will graduate with a Theatre major, a Dance minor, and a Musical Theatre certificate with previous opera training.

You may have seen Courtlyn in Springer’s productions of Shrek (Gingy/ Sugar Plum Fairy), Winter Wonderettes (Cindy Lou), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Eloise), and Cinderella (Ensemble). Some of her other favorite credits include Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), Speed Dating, Tonight! (dater #4/#50) and Cendrillon (Cendrillon).

Courtlyn would like to thank her family, friends, boyfriend, and mentors for supporting her and for helping her keep her severed head on straight!

Jasper Howell (Deadite) is a long time Springer actor, teacher, and Academy alum. He is a recent graduate of Columbus State University with a BSeD in Theatre

CAST BIOS Education. This is his ninth show at the Springer! Some of his favorite past roles include: Cat in the Hat (Cat), The Little Mermaid (Coral Reef), Spamalot (Tim the Enchanter/ Ensemble). Peace and love to all.

Chelle Leary (Deadite) got their BFA in Performance from CSU where they also studied dance and front of house services. You might have seen them in She Kills Monsters (Evil Gabbi/Monsters), Rocky Horror Picture Show (Shadowcast Magenta), and more. She is glad to bring back gore, blood, and joy for another year of Evil Dead. In their free time they enjoy horror, their cat, is a practicing witch, and game night with her friends and partner.

Courtney Locke (Annie) is so excited to back as Annie in Springer’s remount of Evil Dead! This is Courtney’s fourth production at Springer.

Courtney’s previous credits also include Dreamgirls, West Side Story, RENT and Twelfth Night. She would like to send love and appreciation to her beautiful family Heather Willis McLendon (Cheryl) is excited to return to the Springer stage! Heather served as the Associate Education Director at the Springer from 2015-2018. She has also appeared in several Springer productions, including Anybodys in West Side Story and Bad Idea Bear in Avenue Q. Heather is currently a theatre teacher for the Auburn City School District.

Tyler Morris (Deadite) is extremely excited to be back playing a Deadite in this years Evil Dead!

He is a senior at Columbus State University majoring in Theatre and Film. He was recently in the mainstage production of Shrek The Musical as Papa Bear and also was a part of Evil Dead last year.

He would like to thank his friends in the cast and crew and his family for being there to support him!

Ronnie Walker (Moose/Deadite) is excited to be back for his fourth production at the Springer.

He recently graduated from Columbus State University with a BFA in theatre performance. You may also seen him in Cinderella (Ensemble), Spamalot (Ensemble) and r+j theory as the Nurse. Ronnie would like everyone who continues to support him as he pursues his dreams!

Jake Watford (Scott) is back--from the dead--for his second run of Evil Dead the Musical at the Springer Opera House! You may have seen him play Scotty last year, but you may have also seen him in other Springer projects such as Elf the Musical. Jake is a recent graduate currently pursuing a career in film and voiceover as an Atlanta-based actor. He is super excited to go back to the theatre for the return of one of his favorite shows! He wants to thank his family and friends for the never-ending support and hopes you have a «groovy» time. Join us!

PRODUCTION BIOS Matthew Swindell (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.

Christopher De’Angelo (Choreographer) is so thrilled to take on his first show at the Springer as a choreographer.

You have seen him on stage in shows such as Singin’ in the Rain, Chicago, and Newsies. He has recently gone on to work in the ATL theatre arena with Atlanta Lyric Theatre and Aurora Theatre, doing Tarzan the Musical, Newsies, and the world premiere musical Men With Money. One of his fondest memories is being able to perform at this year’s Super Bowl with recording artist Aloe Blacc. However, “Falling in Love with Jesus was the best thing I’ve ever done!”

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 also serves as adjunct voice faculty for the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University.

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.

Katie Underwood (Lighting Designer) 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 production of The Great Gatsby and will be directing our Christmas production of The Wizard of Oz. Julianne Slaton (Sound Designer)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 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.

MH Harrison (Stage Manager) is super pumped to be back on their second year with Evil Dead at the Springer! This is her third season working at the Springer, where she has been stage managing many shows with the Springer Children’s series and assistant stage managing with the Springer Mainstage series. This is their first stage management opportunity with the Springer studio series, and is stoked for you all to see this performance. Let’s get bloody, y’all!

Alex Owens (Assistant Director) is pumped to be in his first assistant director role for the Springer. He thanks you all for coming tonight and wishes everyone a “bloody” good time!

Caleb Huneycutt (Audio Engineer) is a junior at Columbus State University. He is pursuing a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology with a focus in sound. He has previously worked backstage on Singin’ in the Rain, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Shrek the Musical, and is now thrilled to step behind the board as sound engineer for Evil Dead!

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In Memory of Col (Ret) Robert S. Poydasheff Sr. Kim & David Antekeier Janice P. Biggers Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bradley Helen J. Burgin Chattahochee Family Law Bar Ben & Kathryn Cheek Joyce Chittenden Fountain, Arrington, Bass, Merecer & Lee P.C. Mrs. John H. Deaton Sally and Madden Hatcher, Jr. LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Phillip J. Linn Mr. & Mrs. William Middleton Mrs. Raymond E. Mobley Gary & Carla Stickles Mr. & Mrs. William B. Turner Jr. Eleanor Y. Wheeler In Honor of Sally Turner Cameron P. Bean In Honor of Mrs. Virginia Peebles Janice P. Biggers In Honor of F. Clason Kyle Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bradley In Honor of Janice P. Biggers Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bradley In Honor of Tom & Lucile Flournoy John & Bitsy Dedwylder In Memory of Jerry E. Dockery Christopher Dockery

In Honor of Sandy Dawson Mr. & Mrs. Norman Easterbrook In Memory of Joan Davidson Mize Holder F. Clason Kyle In Memory of Jill Rawls Mullin F. Clason Kyle In Honor of Debbie Anderson Ronnet & Lydia Rice In Honor of Brian Luedtke Neil & Joanne Rice In Memory of Mr. Lee R. Redmond Jr. Wynne Prather Stevenson Janice P. Biggers In Memory of Dr. Franklin J. Star Douglas Star In Memory of James W. Billy Key F. Clason Kyle In Honor of Juliana Cowart & Rachel Cowart Byrd Lisa Crowson Cowart In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. George Adams Jr. F. Clason Kyle In Memory of Dr. Harper Gaston F. Clason Kyle In Memory of Bill Evans Neal Fenter

A WISE INVESTMENT FUND Jay Adams Sally & Brad Baker Iveta & Jim Boyanchek Carolyn Burch Mikayla Cypert Jessica Ezzell Barrett Feighner Eric Felock Tom & Lucile Flournoy Jason Gaylor Melissa Gilliland Rob and Elizabeth Harbison The Harkness Family Courtney Heath Amy, Keith, & Molly Higgins Jennifer Joyner Randy & Jessica Kitchens Nicholas Lawson

The Leak Family Mattie Marks Tracy Martin Cameron McCarty Drs. Kevin & Amanda McPherson Paul R. Pierce Lisa B. Powers Brandon Pye Neil & Joanne Rice Marinda Smith Melanie Smizawski

John Torres Stacy and Danielle Patterson Varner Kim Wilson David & Cathy Woolbright

Thank you to all of our cash donations without recognition!

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair........................................................................................................ Dr. David Levine Past Chair...........................................................................................Mrs. Sally L. Turner Secretary...........................................................................................Mr. Pete Temesgen Assistant Secretary........................................................................ Mrs. Lisa B. Powers Treasurer........................................................................................... Mr. Jason E. Gaylor

Mrs. Janice P. Biggers Mr. Ronnie Bridges Ms. Marie Brooks Dr. Alice Budge Mrs. Lauren Chambers Mr. Neil Clark Mr. John Hargrove Mrs. Barbara Kennon Mr. F. Clason Kyle Mrs. Debbie Lipscomb Mr. Jim Lynn Mr. Brian Luedke Mr. Ty Manns

Mrs. Bridget Markwood Mr. Joe McClure Mr. Bob Patterson Mrs. JoRhee Pezold Mr. Lee Pierson Ms. Lisa Bradfield Powers Ms. LaTivia Rivers Mrs. Theresa G. Robertson Mr. Frank B. Schley III Dr. Christine Senn Ms. Iris Tate Mr. Jim Thomas Mrs. Dusty Wellborn

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chair................................................................................................Mr. Frank B. Schley III Honorary Chair.....................................................................................Mr. F. Clason Kyle Mrs. Janice P. Biggers Mrs. Mary Bradley Mr. Stephen T. Butler Mrs. Pam Feagle Mr. J.W. Feigner Jr Mr. Thomas H. Flournoy Mrs. Frank D. Foley Jr.

Mr. Frank D. Foley III Mrs. Barbara Kennon Mr. Joe McClure Mrs. Elizabeth C. Ogie Mr. Mathews D. Swift Mr. Perrin C. Trotter Mrs. Dusty Wellborn

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 Production Stage Manager...........................................................Rebecca Gossett Musical Director.............................................................................Debbie Anderson Properties Designer and Artisan......................................................Patti Jo Fenzel Resident Costume Designer and Shop Manager...............................Alex Allison Sound Designer/Production Engineer...........................................Julianne Slaton Assistant Technical Director..................................................................David Jones Master Carpenter.................................................................................Walter Pigford Costume Technician.........................................................................Mollie Lipkowitz Production Assistant...............................................................................MH Harrison Production Assistant.............................................................................Scottie Scott EDUCATION STAFF Director of Education................................................................................Sally Baker Academy Director................................................................................DB Woolbright Education Coordinator................................................................................Kelli Leak

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Managing Director.........................................................................Danielle P. Varner Director of Marketing and Audience Development..............................Allie Kent Director of Development........................................................................Tate LeClair Director of Finance..................................................................................Debra Faulk Director of Community Outreach......................................................Aileen Fowles Box Office Manager................................................................................Kevan Baxley Patron Service Specialist....................................................................David McCray Arts Managament Resident....................................................................Ari McLean Landmark Operations Director..............................................................James Clark Events Manager...................................................................................Carla Goldman Guest Services....................................................................................Machell Dooley Bar Staff..........................................Katie Underwood, Kirin Wilson, David McCray, Patti Jo Fenzel, Jana Crawford, James Clark

WE AT THE SPRINGER WISH TO ACKNOWLEDGE WITH GREAT RESPECT THAT THE LAND UPON WHICH WE ARE FORTUNATE TO MAKE ART IS THE ANCESTRAL HOME OF THE MUSCOGEE (CREEK) PEOPLE, WHO DOMINATED THE SOUTHEASTERN PART OF THIS CONTINENT FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS. AS MUSCOGEE LAND IN NORTH GEORGIA AND ALABAMA WAS GRADUALLY SEIZED AND SETTLED, THE PEOPLE FROM THE UPPER MUSCOGEE CHIEFDOM OF COOSA JOINED THEIR COUSINS IN THE LOWER MUSCOGEE CHIEFDOM OF COWETA BEFORE MOST WERE FINALLY REMOVED TO OKLAHOMA BY THE U.S. ARMY IN 1836-37.

THE SPRINGER IS ADJACENT TO “MOTHER TOWN” COWETA and “DAUGHTER TOWN” CUSSETA, TWO ANCIENT CENTERS OF MUSCOGEE CULTURE. FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE MUSCOGEE PEOPLE CAN BE FOUND AT MUSCOGEENATION.COM or LOWERMUSKOGEETRIBE.COM

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