Holes Playbill

Written and adapted for the stage by Louis Sachar Directed by Meagan Cascone Stage Manager........................................................................................Anna Baum Production Stage Manager.....................................................................Jess Adams Director of Production/Scenic Designer........................................Matthew Swindell Lighting Designer..........................................................................Katie Underwood Props Designer..................................................................................Patti Jo Fenzel Costume Designer.................................................................................Alex Allison Technical Director................................................................................Walter Pigford Assistant Technical Director..................................................................David Jones Assistant Costume Shop Manager..................................................Mollie Lipkowitz Scenic Artist....................................................................................Katie Andreachi Production Technician.........................................................................Scottie Scott Props Assistant......................................................................................MH Harrison House Manager...................................................................................Paula Corrick

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THE CAST

The Warden.................................................................................................Aleigha Burt Mr. Sir............................................................................................................Nick James Mr. Pendaski (Red Team)....................................................................Brayden Hardegree Mr. Pendaski (Blue Team)............................................................................Jasper Howell

Red Cast Stanley..................................................................................................................Cale Hett Zero.............................................................................................................Xiaya Lafayette Magnet................................................................................................................Levi Zsiros ZigZag.................................................................................................................Alex Smith X-Ray.............................................................................................................Rachel Williams Armpit...............................................................................................................Katie Young Madame Zeroni.........................................................................................Savannah Manley Driver/Toughest Kid/Sam............................................................................ �� Quinton Smith Igor/Trout Walker/Jesse......................................................................................Cash Jones Father/Myra’s Father/Sheriff.........................................................................Justin Brasfield Policeman/Elya/Attorney General................................................................Ellen Ridgeway Myra/Linda/Ms. Morengo.............................................................................Laney Flournoy Mother/Sara/Kate Barlow......................................................................Carolina Thompson

Blue Cast

Stanley..................................................................................................Charles McPherson Zero........................................................................................................Raelynn Robinson Magnet.......................................................................................................Camille Cassidy ZigZag...........................................................................................................Tommy Meeks X-Ray.................................................................................................................Gale Parker Armpit..........................................................................................................Amelia Shores Madame Zeroni.................................................................................................Kaylen Nix Driver/Toughest Kid/Sam........................................................................Jackson McLaurin Igor/Trout Walker/Jesse...........................................................................Schley Smallman Father/Myra’s Father/Sheriff...............................................................................Luis Facio Policeman/Elya/Attorney General......................................................................Tori Hyder Myra/Linda/Ms. Morengo.........................................................................Savannah Dollar Mother/Sara/Kate Barlow...........................................................................Railey Spurlock Performed by special arrangement with Susan Schulman Literacy Agency 454 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036

CAST BIOS Aleigha Burt (Warden) is an Atlanta based actress.

She graduated from Columbus State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Performance in the Spring of 2021. During her freshman year of her collegiate training, she made her acting debut on the Springer stage in the production of Jackie and Me. You may have also seen her in Steel Magnolias (Shelby) and The Play That Goes Wrong (Sandra/Florence Colleymoore). As always, she is extremely excited to be invited back for yet another wonderful production here at the Springer Opera House. Aleigha thanks God for another opportunity to do what she loves and her parents for their endless support!

Xiaya Lafayette (Zero) is excited to participate in her first production at the Springer. She is a junior at Hardaway High School and has been in eight Hardaway Theater Company productions.

She can’t wait to explore her opportunities at the Springer Opera House.

Nick James (Mr. Sir) is ecstatic to make his Springer Opera House debut! Currently enrolled as a senior in Columbus State University’s BFA Theatre Performance track, he has participated in shows such as Pipeline (Dun), Gem of the Ocean (Caesar), Fantasm: A Hood Musical (Pastor Khan), and Kill.Move.Paradise (Isa). He would like to thank God, his family, and friends for helping him chase his dream and get to this moment. Instagram: @ huntjamrocks

Alex Smith (ZigZag) is making his stage debut at the Springer in Holes. He is a 6th grader who also plays the cello and participates in theater at his middle school. He acted in Wynnton Road Elementary’s 2022 production of 101 Dalmatians (Jasper) and has participated in the Springer Academy summer camp for 2 years. Alex enjoys art, music, acting and playing video games.

Brayden Hardegree (Mr. Pendaski, Red Cast) is so excited to be making his Springer debut! He is currently a freshman theatre performance major at Columbus State University, where you may have seen him in their recent production of John Proctor is the Villain (Lee). Some of his favorite show credits are Big Fish (Zacky Price), Brightstar (Ensemble), and Seussical (Ghengis Kahn Schmitz)!

He’d like to shout out his family and friends for their continued support of his passion, and hopes you all enjoy the show!!

Jasper Howell (Mr. Pendaski, Blue Cast) is excited to return to the Springer stage! He holds a BsEd in Teaching Artistry from Columbus State University.

He was an Academy student for 14 years. Some of his favorite roles include The Cat in the Hat (Cat), The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Peter), Evil Dead (Deadite), and many others! He thanks his late grandfather, Jimmy Howell, for enrolling him in the Academy at the age of five and starting him on this journey.

Cale Hett (Stanley) is very excited to return for his sixth production with the Springer! He is a sophomore at Columbus High School. You may have seen him in productions at the Springer including The Wheels on the Bus, Elf the Musical, Rainbow Fish, The Wizard of Oz, and The Cat in the Hat. Other favorite credits are performing in St. Luke’s Matilda, (Mr. Wormwood) and The Jungle Book. He thanks his friends, family, and the Springer Academy and hopes you enjoy the show!

Levente Zsiros (Magnet) is excited to return to the Springer in his second production. He has acted in the Springer’s production of Look Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story, (child and Edgar the Octopus).

Levente has been enjoying the Springer Academy for over two years. Levente is a sixth grader at Double Churches Middle School.

Rachel Williams (X-Ray) is thrilled to return to the Springer for her fourth production. She is a senior at Glenwood School. She was previously in Springer Productions of 101 Dalmatians, Planes Trains and Things that Go Zoom, and X Marks the Spot. She was most recently in Glenwood School’s production of The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy). Rachel has been an Academy student for 10 years and she thanks all of her previous drama and music teachers for encouraging her.

Katie Young (Armpit) is excited to be in her second show at the Springer! She is an 8th grader at St. Luke School where she has been in Peter Pan and Matilda. She was also in the Springer’s production of The Wizard of Oz (Munchkin barrister). Katie has been a student at the Springer Theater Academy for seven years.

Stix Manley (Madame Zeroni) is excited to be involved in their very first production at the Springer! He is currently a senior at Central High School where you may have previously seen him in In the Heights (Ensemble), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Ensemble), Wonderland (Red Queen), & Percy Jackson: The Lighting Thief (Ares). He has been a Springer Academy student for three years!

Quinton Phillip Smith (Driver/Toughest Kid/ Sam) made his Springer debut in Singin’ in the Rain (young Cosmo). He is excited to return to the stage. He is an 8th grade student attending Carver Middle School in Harris County and has completed five years with the Springer Theatre

CAST BIOS Academy where he was recognized as a 2021 Most Outstanding Student. Quinton thanks his parents for the opportunity to attend the academy and his family and friends for their support.

Cash Jones (Igor/Trout Walker/Jesse) is excited to return to the Springer for his third production!

Cash is a Sophomore at Marion County High School. You may have seen him in The Wizard of Oz (Lollipop Guild) and The Rainbow Fish (Snail & ensemble). Cash has been an active Springer Theatre Academy student for the past 5 years as well as a Summer Intern for the past few years.

Cash thanks his parents for always letting him pursue his dreams. He is profoundly grateful to all of his teachers at Marion County High School and Springer Theatre Academy for all their support.

Justin Brasfield (Father/Myra’s Father/Sheriff) is a 9th Grader at Smiths Station Freshman Center.

This is his sixth season with the Springer and he has been an Academy student for 10 years. He is on his school’s cross country and track teams. He also stays busy with community theater as part of Opelika Community Theatre.

Ellen Ridgeway (Policeman/Elya/Attorney General) is thrilled to return to the Springer for her fourth production! She is a senior at Smiths Station High School. You may have seen her before in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Ensemble), Newsies (Ensemble), and Twinkle, Twinkle Littlest Star (Scientist). She has been a student at the Springer Theatre Academy for 10 years.

Laney Flournoy (Myra/Linda/Ms. Morengo) is excited for her FIRST ever Springer production!

She is a sophomore at Columbus High School and she has appeared in Full House Productions as well as shows at her middle school. A few of her previous credits include Matilda (Agatha Trunchbull), The Jungle Book (Baloo), and The Aristocats (Thomas O’Malley). She thanks her family and friends for supporting her theater pursuits. She is very excited and hopes you enjoy the show!

Carolina Thompson (Mother/Sarah/Kate Barlow) is so excited to be back at the Springer Opera House for her fourth production! She is a junior at Columbus High School and has been a Springer Academy student for 7 years!! Her previous credits include roles in The Giver (Lily), The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, (Judge Prudence), and Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type, (Cow 2C). Her other favorite credits include Columbus High School’s Into the Woods, (Lucinda) and Triangle, and A Christmas to Believe In, (Cascade Hills Church).

She hopes you enjoy the show!!

Charles McPherson (Stanley) is excited to return to the Springer! He is in the 11th grade at Brookstone School. You may have seen him in the Springer’s productions of The Cat in the Hat, 101 Dalmatians, or X Marks the Spot. He has been in many productions at Brookstone, most recently in the state champion one-act play Failure: A Love Story, for which he won an outstanding performance award. He is also active in Brookstone’s thespian troupe and has been honored to be selected as a State Thespian officer for this year. When not on stage, he enjoys playing music of all types, singing with Voices of the Valley, and spending time with friends and family.

He thanks his family for their support, and his dogs for always believing in him.

Raelynn Robinson (Zero) is thrilled to be returning as a cast member in her second Springer production. She is in the 6th grade at Richards Middle School and a student in the International Baccalaureate Magnet Program! Rae has been an active member of Passion Works Dance Academy since the age of 4, where she dances competitively, and a member of the Springer Academy for two years. You may have seen her in A Superhero for All Seasons (Eclipsa) or A Christmas to Believe In (Hope) at Rivercenter for Performing Arts.

Camille Cassidy (Magnet) is excited to return to the Springer for her second production! She is in 5th grade at Clubview Elementary and has a love for performing arts. She is a second year Academy student with the Springer. You may have seen her in the production, On My Street (the mailman), with the Springer’s Theater for the Very Young or in Clubview Elementary’s Matilda Jr, the Musical (Mrs. Agatha Trunchbull).

Tommy Meeks (ZigZag) is an 8th grader at Rainey McCullers School of the Arts. A longstanding Academy student, he is thrilled to make his Springer debut in Holes. His previous credits include The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Winnie the Pooh, First Presbyterian Day School), A Wrinkle in Time (Charles Wallace understudy, Family Theatre), and Pinocchio (Pantalone, Creekside School). An accomplished musician, Tommy enjoys composing music and singing as a tenor with Voices of the Valley Children’s Chorus.

He is a proud member of the Sola Voce chamber ensemble and looks forward to traveling to Europe with Voices of the Valley this May to perform in venues across Italy.

CAST BIOS Gale Parker (X-Ray) is a freshman at Columbus High School and honored to be performing in her fifth production at the Springer Opera House.

She has been attending the Springer Theatre Academy for 9 years, and plans to return in the summer to continue developing her craft. Some of her Springer credits include The Rainbow Fish (Sardine), Shrek the Musical (Young Fiona), and The Cat in the Hat (Fish). She also performed in the ensemble of Columbus High School’s production of Triangle, which won Best Ensemble at regional One-Act competition. Gale thanks the Springer Opera House for this wonderful opportunity and her parents for all their love and support.

Amelia Shores (Armpit) is a ninth grader at Rainey McCullers School of the Arts. This is their first official show with the Springer, however, they have been attending the Springer Academy for at least four years.

Kaylen Nix (Madame Zeroni) is so ecstatic to be performing in the play Holes, her first Springer Production! She is a Junior at Central High School and has been an Academy student for three years.

Kaylen is in Encore Productions, her school’s theater program, where she has performed in many productions.

Jackson McLaurin (Driver/Toughest Kid/Sam) Schley Smallman (Trout Walker) Is happy to come back to the Springer for his 4th production. He is a junior at Columbus High School and an active member of the theater. Previously, at the Springer, Schley has played in Newsies (Les), Deep Blue Sea (Ensemble), and The Cat In the Hat (Boy). Schley has been an Academy student for 13 years and plans on continuing this summer. He is also in rehearsals for the Columbus High School musical Addams Family where he is playing Fester.

Luis Antonio Facio (Father/Myra’s father/Sheriff) is very excited for his role in Holes, his first at the Springer! He is a Senior at Rainey McCullers School of the Arts. Luis has been attending the Springer Opera House for 7-8 years and was first introduced to the theatre when he was about 10 years old by Nick and Ansley Rulon, who are former students and teachers at the Springer. He finds them to be huge role models and appreciates them very much.

Tori Hyder (Elya, Attorney General, Policeman) is so excited to make her debut at the Springer in Holes!

She is a senior at Harris County High School and has been an Academy student for four years. Even though this is her first Springer show, you may have seen her in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (Sam, Harris County High School), Silent Sky (Henrietta

Leavitt), and A Play in Progress (Claire). She hopes you enjoy the show!

Savannah Dollar (Ms. Morengo) is thrilled to make her Springer debut in Holes! She is a sophomore at Central High School in Phenix City, AL, where she is a member of Encore Productions’ Musical Theatre class. Some of her favorite credits include In The Heights (Piraguera), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (St. Aphrodisius), Wonderland (Humpty Dumpty), and The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Bianca). In addition to performing onstage, Savannah also competes in the annual Alabama Conference of Theatre Trumbauer Festival where she has earned superior ratings at both the district and state level.

Railey Spurlock (Kissing Kate Barlow/Mother/ Sarah)is excited to be a part of her sixth Springer show! Railey is 18 and a senior at Harris County High School. She has been involved in theatre and the Springer for the past 14 years and plans to get a BFA in Musical Theatre at Samford University.

You may have recently seen her in A Christmas To Believe In (Adult Ensemble/ Angel US), Going On A Bear Hunt (Baby Bear), Fire Exit (Director/Helen), Garfield the Musical with Cattitude (Arlene), Little House on the Prairie the Musical (Laura IngallsWilder), and James and the Giant Peach (Ladybug/ Aunt Sponge). Railey thanks her family and friends for their love, Meagan for her amazing creativity, and God for this opportunity!

PRODUCTION BIOS MEAGAN CASCONE (Director) works with the Springer Education Team as director of the PAIR Program, Academy teacher, and Theatre for the Very Young director. She earned a B.A. in Theatre Performance from Lagrange College.

She has worked with the Springer since 2018 as a teacher, performer, stage manager, and PAIR specialist. Meagan has also worked as a tour director/actor with Missoula Children’s Theatre and has also spent some time as a preschool teacher. She is so grateful to be working in this historic building, surrounded by people who are good at what they do and love what they do.

ANNA BAUM (Stage Manager) graduated in 2023 from Covenant College with a degree in Music and a concentration in Piano Performance.

She was a student at the Springer Theatre Academy in middle and high school, and is super excited to be back working with Springer students.

JESS ADAMS (Production Stage Manager) earned a B. A. in Theatre from Columbus State University in 2016. They are the former Production Manager/Production Stage Manager of Majestic Repertory Theatre in Las Vegas. Jess leads the Springer’s stage management team and serves as the primary stage manager for the Main Stage Series. Previous credits include The Bodyguard, Mother of Rain, ACE: The Eugene Bullard Story, Million Dollar Quartet, Kudzu: The Musical, Jackie & Me, and Last of the Red Hot Lovers (Springer Opera House); The Manson Family: an opera, Sweeney Todd.

MATTHEW SWINDELL (Director of Production) graduated from Columbus State University with a BFA 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.

KATIE UNDERWOOD (Lighting Designer) is a senior member of the Springer artistic staff responsible for casting and contracting production personnel for all mainstage and studio productions. She is also one of several

directors on our staff with past credits including The Wizard of Oz and The Great Gatsby. Katie serves as the primary lighting designer for productions taking place in our McClure Theatre with favorite designs including Ace: The Eugene Bullard Story, The Jungle Book, and Mother of Rain. She is a Springer Theatre Academy alumni and a graduate of the CSU with a BFA in theatre design and technology.

ALEX ALLISON (Costume Designer) has worked as a costume and wig designer across the US with notable companies such as the York Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Festival (BTF), Norwegian Creative Studios and others. He is currently the Resident Costume Designer at the Springer.

Theatre Credits include: Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust Road (World Premiere)(York Theatre NYC), Shrek the Musical, White Christmas, The Bodyguard, Little Shop of Horrors (Springer), Grease (Temple Theatre) Jersey Boys, Swing the Musical and Warren Carlyle’s Havana! At Norwegian Creative Studios (Wardrobe Supervisor).

PATTI JO FENZEL (Props Designer) earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater 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) graduated with a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology with a focus on Sound Design and Audio Engineering. She started at the Springer as a volunteer and transitioned to full-time work for the 2015 production of A Chorus Line. She has since enjoyed working as the Resident Sound Designer and Audio Engineer for almost every Springer production thus far, and looks forward to all of the future productions to come.

WALTER PIGFORD (Technical Director) graduated from Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus (previously known as Armstrong State University) with a BA in theater.

After graduating he lived in NYC for 4 years working on the Off-Broadway circuit and working full time as the Assistant Technical Director at Pace University. He has worked at various regional theaters around the country but is glad to be back in his home state bringing theater to the Columbus community.

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 and who were forecfully REMOVED TO OKLAHOMA BY THE U.S. ARMY IN 1836-37.

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PRODUCER $30,000

Aflac Beloco Foundation Georgia Council for the Arts Fox Theatre Institute In Memory of Dr. Mary W. Schley In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Otis T. Burnham J. W. & Ethel I. Woodruff Foundation McClure Family Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Tom & Lucile Flournoy

INVESTOR $15,000

Jack & JoRhee Pezold Mr. & Mrs. Frank B. Schley, III Synovus Bank & Trust The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens VisitColumbusGA W.C. Bradley Companies

CHAMPION $6,000

Cherry Pease Dr. Alice Budge & John Greenman Egan Foster Joe & Gail McClure Mr. & Mrs. William B. Turner, Jr. Mrs. Elizabeth T. Corn Dr. & Mrs. Richard Robbins

CHALLENGER $3,000 Bernard & Sylvia Witt Foundation Dr. Marie Trenga & Mr. Brian Ribeiero Four G’s Charitable Trust Global Payments Hardaway Foundation Jacquie Rawls Janet G. & Colston Kemp Jim & Melissa Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Ray Brinegar, III Mr. and Mrs. Anthony D. Link Mrs. Kate C. Wilson Mrs. Barbara Swift Patrick Williams Sallie T. & John C. Martin, II Steve & Kent Butler Walter Alan Richards Foundation Warner Neal, Jr.

GUARDIAN $1,500 5Q Partners Betty L. Auten Bobbi Farber & Thomas Walsh Brian Luedtke Carla Stickles Cindy & Spencer Garrard Creek Stand Partners, L.P. Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Goldsmith Dr. Karen Stone Frank & Pamela Feagle James G. & Kathryn A. Hillenbrand John & Sam Newton Kelsey & Barbara Kennon Lisa Bradfield Powers Marcia English Marnie Salter Mary & Bo Bradley Mr. & Mrs. Jack J. Pease, III Mrs. Janice P. Biggers Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Feighner, Jr. Rocky & Sabine Kmiecik Susan Stephenson Suzanne & Ed Burdeshaw The Jackson-Burgin Foundation, Inc. Zada & Bill Feighner

PATRON $900

Chris and Wendy Miller Christy Brumfield David E. & Lori B. White Jeff & Linda Howard Jerry B. & Marjorie Newman Jimmy & Barbara Motos Joel & Suzanne Fine Karen & Chris Stephenson Mary Celia Evans Mr. & Mrs. J. Madden Hatcher, III Mr. & Mrs. James P. Trotter, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John W. Walden, Jr.

Mr. Neal Fenter Murray & Celia Solomon Orin Lincoln Phyllis & Newt Aaron Rennie & Cathy Bickerstaff Ron & Nancy Adam Sallie T. & John C. Martin, II Sheila & Tommy Davis The B24 Fund The Thornton Jordan Family Foundation Wade & Adrianne Wallace Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation, Inc.

BENEFACTOR $600 Charlotte Alex Saunders Gil and Shari Maulsby John & Louise Laney Maria Luisa Aranas Martha Tubb Michael & Yanci See

Mr. & Mrs Greg Duckworth Mr. and Mrs. Joel O. Wooten Ray & Lee Vinson Rob and Elizabeth Harbison Shirley Shavers

STAR $300 Andrew & Janette Pippas Annie Kirkland Automated Business Machines Betty Townsend Bill & Ann Crowder Bill & Dixie Turman Bill & Stephanie Privette Bob & Brenda Ammerman Bob Patterson Bobbie & Don Dakin Carol Sue Goodman Chuck & Robbin Brasfield Claude & Molly Scarbrough Columbus Fire & Safety Equipment Co., Inc. Dan & Carol Trimble Dan & Sandy Dawson Daniel & Linda Windsor Debbie & Dick Tompson Debbie Anderson Dr. & Mrs. Cecil Whitaker, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Carpenter, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Philip Brewer Dr. Bob & Lisa Bunting Dr. Bruce Boretsky Dr. Daniel & Mrs. Bridget Alcide Dr. Robert & Jane Marcus Dusty & Sam Wellborn Ed & Lana Helton

Erin Peacock Ethelyn W. Riley Henry Steven Farmer In Memory of Anita Headley by Bill Headley Iveta & Jim Boyanchek Jeffrey & Kimberly Adams Jim & Ann Campbell Jim & Ann White Joanne Cavis Julia & Ronnie Culpepper Mr. & Mrs. Eric & Len Kilgore Margaret B. Smith Mike & Ruth Nichols Mr. & Mrs. J. Rick & Cindy Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Seth L. Knight III Mrs. Kathy J. Riley Neil & Joanne Rice Pam & Charlie Johnson Pat & Jack Wilensky Peter & Robin Logue R. Clark Gillett, Jr. Shirley B. Moon Taylor and Grace Burton-Edwards Terry & Jim Irvin Virginia Burdo Wendy and Steven Daknis William Bray William Fort Morgan & Stephen Morse

PARTNER $150 Agnes A. Shelton Alan Smith Andrea Mauricio Anthony & Rhonda Guerrera Barbara & Nicholas Leclerc Bernice & Mansfield Bias Bill & Elizabeth Bowling Billy Kendall Bonnie & Leslie Cohn Booth and Frances Malone Carolyn Bermudez Charles E. Hall, Sr. & Sally Hall Charles Hindbaugh Charter Tax, INC. Chris & Virginia Peebles Chuck & Robbin Brasfield Col. & Mrs. Lawrence K. Green Cornelia S. Partain Dale & Jan Ellis Dave & Jane Wilson David & Linda Turner David & Pat Snipes Deborah Kidder Don Chancy Donna & Kevin Kelly Donna M. Smith Dr. & Mrs. Doug Lazenby Dr. & Mrs. James A. Lawrence Dr. and Mrs. Richard Nurnberg Dr. David & Karen Lewis Dr. Kayron & Mr. John Laska Dr. Margaret Schaufler Dr. Thomas A. & Sherry F. Wade Drs. Barbara & Leon Minsky Elaine M. Muntzer Eva & John Chappelle Evelyn & John Maddox Faye & Joseph Waller Frank B. & Maureen Orr Gary & Teresa Abell

Geary & Murvina Underwood Guy & Marianne Smith Gwyn Newsom Harry & Dottie Lange Iris Tate Jacqueline Buck James & Allena Sperry James R. & Frances W. Parker Jason & Kimberly Kreisler Jean & Gerald Kent Jeanette Marshall Jim & Carol Lynn Jim & Mary Matthews John & Vicky Partin John Williams Johnny Thigpen Katherine Morgan Barbay Kathleen Hogencamp Katie Deal Kayron Laska Kelly & Martha Dimon Kenneth M. Hamill L.T.C. Patricia Krause, U.S.A. Retired Larry & Patty Cardin Larry Simpson Laura & Dirk Chandler Lee & Belinda Brantley Len & Eric Kilgore Linda Walker Lois M. Tryon Louise & Judson W. Patten Lynda Eldridge Maj. Gen. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Leuer Maria L. Taylor Marie Brooks Mary Ann Marshall Melanie Smizawski Mickey Kiker Mike & Patty Kelley Milton & Kathleen Jones Monte & Robbin Blackmon

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hindbaugh Mr. & Mrs. John D. Johnston, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Olson Mr. & Mrs. Seth Harp Mr. Alan F. Rothschild Mr. and Mrs. R. Chris Peebles Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Bryan Mr. Cameron P. Bean Mrs. John H. Deaton Nancy & Carlton Bendinger Neil Block & Regina Satlof Patty Kimbrough Taylor Paul & Sandra Young Peggy Gindville Randy & Jessica Kitchens Raymond & Dana Gonzalez Raymond Campbell Richard & Marcy England Richard L. Olson Richard Wright Robert & Kim Routzong Robert & Leann Hoidahl Robert G. Brown Ron & Rhonda Jackson Sandra Pollock Larkin Scott & Alice Bryan Scott & Erin Hart Scott & Tisha Freeman Seth & Linda Harp Seth Pound Sherida Brannan Stephen E. & Nancy M. Stainsby Steven & Robbin Henslee Sylvia Black The Hollis Foundation Thomas A. & Sherry F. Wade Tom & Wynema Gates Vernon & Mary Grace Carroll Vivian Haulton Wallace & Linda Twiggs Walter Allen McPherson William J. Cunningham, Jr.

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Devoted donors who have included the Springer in their wills and estate plans. To learn how you can create a meaningful legacy that will support the Springer’s mission forever, please contact Tate LeClair, Director of Development, at tleclair@springeroperahouse.org.

Jack & JoRhee Pezold Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” McClure Otis B. & Eleanor T. Burnham Mr. Barnett Woodruff Mrs. Helena Pease Mrs. Ethel “Sally” Foley

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Buck Mr. & Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Flournoy Kelsey & Barbara Kennon Mr. & Mrs. Frank B. Schley, III Dr. & Mrs. David Levine Paul & Dona Pierce

Burton N. & Rita A. R. Lowe Dr. Mary W. Schley Janice P. Biggers Dr. Christine Senn Mr. Cameron Pratt Bean Debra Melvin Faulk Dr. Alice Budge & John Greenman

HONORARIUMS AND MEMORIALS 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 Memory of Mr. Lee R. Redmond Jr. Wynne Prather Stevenson Janice P. Biggers

In Honor of F. Clason Kyle Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bradley

In Memory of SGM Gary Stickles Daniel Cantu Marnie Salter Betty Townsend Sandra Langford Chandra Lothian Sarah Bullard

In Honor of Janice P. Biggers Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bradley In Honor of Tom & Lucile Flournoy John & Bitsy Dedwylder In Honor of Sandy Dawson Mr. & Mrs. Norman Easterbrook In Honor of Debbie Anderson Ronnet & Lydia Rice In Honor of Brian Luedtke Neil & Joanne Rice

In Memory of Sis Hargrove Mr. & Mrs. William B. Turner, Jr. In Honor of Mr. Frank B. Schley, III Pam & Frank Feagle In Memory of Dr. Mary W. Schley Mrs. Janice P. Biggers Mr. & Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley Alice Budge & John Greenman Rebecca Duggan Pam & Frank Feagle Stacy & Danielle Varner

In Memory of Virgina E. Nelson Sandra Langford Mr. Cameron P. Bean Honors Zada & Bill Feighner Tom & Lucile Flournoy Meg & Frank Schley Dusty & Sam Wellborn In Honor of Dr. Alice Budge Christine Albano

A WISE INVESTMENT FUND

Alan & Marinda Smith Alec Lennon Alice Budge & John Greenman Angelica Marchionne Anna Lynn Starr Anna Wiley Anne Messner Annette Riggs Arnulfo Astorga Ashley Newhaller Austin Sargent Brandon Mitchell Brian Luedtke Buncie Lanners Caitlin Frost Carrie Theus Charlotte & Jim Minter Chase & Amanda Eiland Courtney Heath Cydney Landreau David & Cathy Woolbright Db Woolbright Debbie Anderson Diane Ellicott Dick Tasse Donna Hutchins Dr. & Mrs. Richard & Conchetta Ousey Dr. Damita James Dr. Dan & Mrs. Bridget Alcide Dr. Franciska Kocsner - The Brain Center Egan Foster Eileen Lynch Elizabeth McFalls Ellen Free Ellen Grace Ridgeway Erin Peacock Four G’s Charitable Trust Frank B. and Meg Schley, III Fred Opalinski Gabbrielle Parker Ginger Thomas Heather Smith Iveta & Jim Boyanchek Jack and Rebecca Basset Karen Cascone Karen Cotton-Everett

Karoline Hall Katie (Stokes) Huggins Katie McClung Kelli Leak Kerri Stuetzer Kirin Wilson Larren Woodward Laura Forlines Lilia Gillis Linda Chappel Lisa Powers Lucy Peacock Flournoy Macy Cardwell Marian Fletcher Marie Brooks Marie Trenga & Brian Ribeiro Mariela Olivo Max Kountz Meagan Cascone Melissa Gilliland Melissa James Melody Carter Michael & Maxine Denniston Mikayla Cypert Mk Alford Morgan Bryce Mr. & Mrs. Greg LeClair Mr. & Mrs. Seth L. Knight III Mr. & Mrs. William B. Turner, Jr. Mrs. Richard R. Hallock Neil & Joanne Rice Patricia Gann Paul & Dona Pierce Paula & Riley Wolfe Phyllis & Newt Aaron Rabbi Beth Schwartz Randi King Randy & Jessica Kitchens Rebecca Beck Rebecca Bowen Rebecca Carter Rebecca Raley Renee Williams Rob and Elizabeth Harbison Robert & Amy Harkness Robert & Leann Hoidahl Robert Cascone Robert Evans Robin Blackmon

Thank you to all of our cash donations without recognition!

Springer Opera House Leadership Danielle Patterson Varner (CEO/Executive Producer) has served the Springer for more than twenty years - first in sales, then development, and finally as managing director. For the past six years, she has managed day-to-day operations, budget tracking, board relations and historic preservation. Varner is a member of the Rotary Club of Columbus, the chair of the Columbus Cultural Arts Alliance and was named one of “Georgia’s Most Influential Leaders” in 2022 and 2023 by Georgia Trend Magazine.

Keith Patrick McCoy (Artistic Director) is wellknown among local audiences, actors, designers, technicians and Springer Theatre Academy parents.

Over the past thirteen years, he has served the Springer as guest director, actor, choreographer and instructor. In 2023, he was recognized with the Lift Him Up award for outstanding community service and excellence by the Courier Eco Latino, an independent Columbus newspaper. He works to expand outreach efforts, attract new audiences and leads the process of choosing the productions for each season.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair.........................................................................................................................................Ms. Lisa Bradfield Powers Past Chair............................................................................................................................................... Dr. David Levine Secretary.............................................................................................................................................Mr. Pete Temesgen Assistant Secretary............................................................................................................................ Mr. William Morgan Treasurer................................................................................................................................................Mrs. Teresa Abell Assistant Treasurer............................................................................................................................. Mrs. Bridget Alcide Mrs. James J.W. Biggers Jr. Mr. William Bray Ms. Marie A. Brooks Dr. Alice Budge Mrs. Lauren Chambers

Mr. Neil Clark Ms. Sherricka Day Mrs. Corrin Riley Duckworth Mrs. Cindy Garrard Mr. John Hargrove Mrs. Barbara Kennon

Mrs. Len Kilgore Mr. F. Clason Kyle Mr. Brian Luedtke Mr. Joe McClure Mr. Caleb Money Mrs. Eliza Morrill

Mrs. JoRhee Pezold Mr. Lee Pierson Ms. LaTivia Rivers Mr. Frank B. Schley III Ms. Iris Tate

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chair.................................................................................................................................................Mr. Frank B. Schley III Honorary Chair.......................................................................................................................................Mr. F. Clason Kyle Mr. Newt Aaron Mrs. Pam Feagle Mr. F. Clason Kyle Mrs. Janice Biggers Mrs. Mary Bradley Mr. Steve Butler

Mr. Tom Flournoy Mr. Frank Foley Mrs. JoRhee Pezold Mrs. Barbara Kennon Mr. Joe McClure Mrs. Elizabeth Ogie

Mr. Frank B. Schley III Mr. Mat Swift Mr. Perrin Trotter Mrs. Dusty Wellborn Mrs. Sally Turner Mr. Bill Feighner

ARTISTIC STAFF Artistic Director.........................................................................................................Keith McCoy Director of Production......................................................................................Matthew Swindell Associate Producer......................................................................................... Katie Underwoood Production Stage Manager....................................................................................... Jess Adams 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 Technical Director.................................................................................................. Walter Pigford Assistant Technical Director.......................................................................................David Jones Costume First Hand............................................................................................ Mollie Lipkowitz Production Associate................................................................................................ MH Harrison Production Technician.............................................................................................. Scottie Scott EDUCATION STAFF Director of Education........................................................................................... DB Woolbright PAIR Director & Assistant Director of Education...............................................Meagan Cascone Education Coordinator.................................................................................................. Kelli Leak Resident Teaching Artist............................................................................................... Sam Bolar ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF CEO/Executive Producer.................................................................................. Danielle P. Varner Director of Marketing and Audience Development..................................................... Allie Kent Director of Development........................................................................................... Tate LeClair Director of Finance................................................................................................... Debra Faulk Director of Patron Services.................................................................................David J. McCray Company Manager............................................................................................ Rebecca Gossett Marketing Manager.................................................................................................... Jhai James Box Office Manager........................................................................................ Max Nolan Young Community Engagement Coordinator................................................................Machell Dooley Rentals Coordinator/NO SHAME Host....................................................................Kevan Baxley Box Office Associate/NO SHAME Host................................................................... Chelle Leary Landmark Operations Director................................................................................. James Clark

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