PRESENTS This production would not be possible without the generous support of our underwriters. SHOW SUPPORTING SPONSOR :SHOW PRESENTING SPONSOR: Book by KAREY KIRKPATRICK AND JOHN O’FARRELL Scenic Design JOHN R. “CHUCK” ROGERS Costume Design KALEYBAILEYJACKSONDORAN Lighting & Sound Design JAMIE BOWER Assistant Directed by MICHELLE STURM Choreographed by CHYREL LOVE MILLER Something Rotten is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI • www.MTIShows.com Musical Directed by DANIELLE HARDIN Music & Lyrics by WAYNE KIRKPATRICK AND KAREY KIRKPATRICK Conceived by KAREY KIRKPATRICK AND WAYNE KIRKPATRICK THE VIDEOTAPING OR OTHER RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE COPYRIGHT LAW AND A FEDERAL OFFENSE. Pleaseturnoffallelectronicdevices.Theuseofcellphonesinthetheatreisprohibited. LAW OFFICE OF COREY KILBURN SEPTEMBER 9-25, 2022 Directed by JAMIE BOWER
CAST Will Shakespeare .....................................................................................................................ELI DePRIEST Nick Bottom ................................................................................................................ KALEB PATTERSON* Nigel Bottom ANDREW WILSON Nostradamus ............................................................................................................................... TODD SMITH Bea.............................................................................................................................................CLAIRE CAUBRÈ Brother Jeremiah DEAN PRICE Portia .................................................................................................................................................. KATIE ORR Minstrel .......................................................................................................................... CONNOR SANDERS* Lord Clapham MARK GIDEON Shylock ...................................................................................................................................JOSEPH GALETTI NICK BOTTOM’S TROUPE: Tom Snout ROBERT HAZLETTE Robin ............................................................................................................................ JOSHUA DAVID SMITH Peter Quince ................................................................................................................................... ERIK KISER Snug CODY GUINN Francis Flute.....................................................................................................................MICHAEL GROVER BARD BOYS ANDREW HELLMAN, COOPER FRITZ, JOSHUA POWELL, NATHANIEL PARRALES* ENSEMBLE MILLIE WADE, ALEX KENNEDY, ARAVIS LEININGER, ARTEMIS LEO, AVERY TILLETTE, CHARLEY WASSON, CHARLES LICK, EMMA ELLIOTT, EMMA SCHUSTER, MELISSA BOWN, NATALIE REGENOLD, OLIVER FLOYD* *denotes Springfield Little Theatre mainstage debut
MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT ONE “Welcome to the Renaissance” MINSTREL AND COMPANY “God, I Hate Shakespeare” ........................................................................................ NICK, NIGEL, THE TROUPE “Right Hand Man”................................................................................................................................................. BEA, NICK “God, I Hate Shakespeare” (Reprise) NICK “A Musical” ....................................................................................................... NOSTRADAMUS, NICK, ENSEMBLE “The Black Death” ......................................................................................................................................... THE TROUPE “I Love the Way” PORTIA, NIGEL “Will Power” ....................................................................................................................SHAKESPEARE, ENSEMBLE “Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top”................................................................................................. NICK AND COMPANY There will be one 15-minute intermission. ACT TWO “Welcome to the Renaissance” (Reprise) .............................................................................................MINSTREL “Hard to Be the Bard” SHAKESPEARE AND ENSEMBLE “It’s Eggs!” ............................................................................................................................................ NICK, THE TROUPE “We See the Light” ..................................... PORTIA, NIGEL, BROTHER JEREMIAH, NICK, ENSEMBLE “To Thine Own Self” NIGEL, NICK, SHAKESPEARE, THE TROUPE “Right Hand Man” (Reprise) ........................................................................................................................................ BEA “Something Rotten!”.................................................................................................................................... THE TROUPE “Make an Omelette” NICK AND COMPANY “To Thine Own Self” (Reprise) ................................................................................................................ NICK, NIGEL “Welcome to America” ...........................................................................................................................THE COMPANY Music Director/Keys ............................................................................................................ DANIELLE HARDIN Violin ...................................................................................................................................... ADAM ENGEBRETSON Reeds EMILY ENGEBRETSON Trumpet.................................................................................................................................................... JACOB BATEY Trombone ..................................................................................................................................................... CARL HOSE Guitar .............................................................................................................................. JOHN RUSS, SEAN CLAVIN Bass BEN GUTOWSKI, TREY SEDERWALL Drums ...........................................................................................................................................................DAVID NACE THE ORCHESTRA
MELISSA BOWN (Ensemble)
CLAIRE CAUBRÉ (Bea)
Oliver is a senior at Nixa High School. He is intensely involved in Nixa’s theater department, most recently seen in High School Musical (Mongo). Oliver loves to write, mostly short films, and act with his friends. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Garrett, Wesley, Fleetwood, Glenn, and Wools for the continuous support.
Emma is thrilled to be singing and dancing on stage with so many talented performers. She’s happy to be back on stage in the opening show after being a part of Cinderella (Joy - wicked Stepsister), The Full Monty (Estelle), and Shout! The Mod Musical (Orange Girl) last season. She wants to thank the directing team for giving her a place to perform.
This is Melissa’s 2nd SLT production having recently played several characters in, The Lightning Thief She is thrilled to be back on the boards and performing. She enjoys reading, (and/ or Audible) music, Pilates, and cooking. Her two kids (15 & 6) light up her world and she loves sharing these passions with them.
Claire is absolutely BEA-lighted to find herself back on the Landers stage after her debut last season as Sandy in The SpongeBob Musical! She is 22 years old and studies at MSU in the Speech Pathology program. She loves her job as a registrar at the Judy where she gets to spend even more time with her SLT family. She would like to say, “Congrats to Connor on his SLT debut!”
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COOPER FRITZ (Ensemble, Bard Boy) Cooper Fritz is a very esteemed gentleman who is appearing in his 10th landers production (wow that’s a lot) . He recently graced the stage in The SpongeBob Musical Cooper is also very handsome. He’d like to thank Jamie, Cheryl, Danielle, and Michelle for their work on the production, and he’d also like to thank his friends, family, and Megan Bone.
ELI DEPRIEST (Will Shakespeare) Eli is thrilled to be back onstage so soon! He is a senior in the BFA Musical Theatre program at Missouri State University and aspires to work in The Second City in Chicago after graduation. This is his first time working under the direction of Jamie, Cheryl, Michelle, and Millie, and he couldn’t be more grateful! IG: @_ elidepriest_
OLIVER FLOYD (Ensemble)
EMMA ELLIOTT (Ensemble)
JOSEPH GALETTI (Shylock)
Joe is a senior at MSU and is absolutely over the moon about his 4th main stage production at SLT, and even more excited that it’s one of his favorite musicals that he’s seen on Broadway. Other shows you may have seen him in at the landers include Cinderella (Ensemble), The Lightning Thief (Dionysus/Gabe), and The SpongeBob Musical (Plankton).
ROBERT HAZLETTE (Tom Snout/ Ensemble) Robert is THRILLED to return to this amazing theatre. Robert has been seen on the Landers stage, most recently during the closing weekend of The Full Monty (Jerry), or in Kinky Boots (Don). Robert wants to thank all the amazing people who make live theatre happen here. Have an “Egg”celent time!
MARK GIDEON (Lord Clapham) Mark Gideon is a familiar face to SLT audiences. Most recently, he appeared in last season’s production of Cinderella. Mark is a retired teacher from Springfield Public Schools and is the owner/proprietor of Hattie Lil’s Vintage Market. Special thanks and love go to his supportive and patient husband, Tim Mills.
MICHAEL GROVER (Francis Flute)
Andrew Hellman is a Senior at Central High School. This is his 5th Season show with SLT. He plays guitar, piano and violin. He also enjoys playing board games with his friends. He would like to thank his parents for their ongoing support throughout his theatre journey and would like to pursue it in college and beyond.
ANDREW HELLMAN (Bard Boy)
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Michael is thrilled to be coming live from the 1590s! 430 years in the future, he will be working as a Child and Family Advocate at the Child Advocacy Center. He would like to that Jamie, Chyrel, Danielle, and Michelle for the chance to be a part of this dream show; and his fiancée Natalie for always being there and for her support.
CODY GUINN (Snug/Ensemble) Cody elated to be in his second show with Springfield little. You may remember him as Unicycle fish and Sea Cucumber from SpongeBob The Musical, and hopes to bring to same energy and laughter to Something Rotten, Look for him in Nick’s troupe and many other scenes!
CHARLES LICK (Ensemble) Chuck has been in numerous shows at slt and would like to thank Jamie and Cheryl for the chance to play once again
Artemis is a local illustrator who has always loved being in the theatre. You may have seen them in The SpongeBob Musical (Mrs. Puff), Cinderella (Grace), Addams Family (ensemble), and Aladdin Jr. (Genie). They want to thank the leadership of this show for giving them this opportunity.
ARAVIS LEININGER (Ensemble) Aravis is a homeschool Senior and has been involved at SLT for many years! Previous credits include, The SpongeBob Musical, The Secret Garden (Mary Lennox), Newsies, The Sound of Music, and many more! She is also involved in SLT’s YES troupe and PPT! In her free time Aravis likes to get coffee with her friends and hangout with her family and puppy!
KATIE ORR (Portia) Katie is a sophomore theatre major at MSU. You may have seen her on the Lander’s stage in The Lightning Thief (Annabeth). Other theatre credits include Beauty and the Beast (Babette), Shrek the Musical (Gingy/ Ensemble), and Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey). She would like to thank her parents, Steve, and Mendy, for being her #1 supporters.
ALEX KENNEDY (Ensemble) Alex is a junior at SLT Academy. You might have seen him previously this past year in Shrek Jr., The Lightning Thief, and The SpongeBob Musical. In his free time, he likes to hang out with his dogs, listen to music from Moulin Rouge!, and relax a lot. He would like to thank his parents and family for their constant support.
Erik is excited to return to the SLT stage after a few seasons away. Credits at SLT include, To Kill a Mockingbird (Boo Radley), It’s A Wonderful Life (Ernie), The Wizard of Oz (Ensemble), and Oliver! (Ensemble). He has also crewed at SLT several times and performed at other SGF area theatres. Erik wants to thank Leah for her support and encouragement.
ARTEMIS LEO (Ensemble)
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ERIK KISER (Peter Quince/Ensemble)
DEAN PRICE (Brother Jeremiah)
Dean last performed at SLT in 2013’s Spamalot . He did not retire, merely took an extended sabbatical. Armed with a passel of grandchildren and a titanium hip replacement, he was ready to return. Some lessons he has learned doing shows at SLT over the years include, “Sing out, Louise!”, “Shut up and dance!”, and “You’ve Gotta Have Heart”. Peace.
Kaleb is making his SLT debut. He holds a degree in Musical Theater from OK City Univ, and his performing career has taken him all over the world, including cruise ship and regional productions. Kaleb teaches Choir at Marshfield Junior High, performs with Springfield Chamber Chorus, and was on the 2022 faculty of MO Fine Arts Academy.
NATALIE REGENOLD (Ensemble)
Natalie is very excited to be back on the Landers stage after a year away in one of her favorite musicals. She has been seen in several SLT productions including Kinky Boots, Hello Dolly!, and Footloose, among others. She would like to thank Jamie, Chyrel, Danielle, and Michelle for this opportunity.
Joshua is thrilled to be back on The Landers stage. His SLT credits include Grease (Sonny), Peter Pan (Pirate), Tony and Tina’s Wedding (Tony), West Side Story (A Jet), and Mamma Mia (Pepper). Joshua would like to say, “Thank you to my friends, family and my work family for all that they do for me to do what I love. I can never show you enough appreciation. Love all of you!”
Nathaniel is a 2021 Evangel graduate and is thrilled to be making his debut with SLT. Some of his favorite past roles include It’s A Wonderful Life (George Bailey), You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Schroeder), My Fair Lady (Quartet), and Beauty & the Beast (D’arque). He also works as a performer with Princesses of the 417.
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NATHANIEL PARRALES (Bard Boy/ Ensemble)
KALEB PATTERSON (Nick Bottom)
JOSHUA POWELL (Ensemble/Bard Boy)
CONNOR SANDERS (Minstrel ) Connor is excited to join SLT as the Minstrel in Something Rotten. He works at the Discovery Center of Springfield in his off-time and studies S&T.SciencesEnvironmentalatMissouriPreviousroles Include The Addams Family (Lucas Beineke) and Pippin (Pippin). He hopes you enjoy the show!
Emma has not been seen on the Landers stage since 2013 in the production of Seussical Jr. and she is THRILLED to be a part of Something Rotten! Emma recently directed the Education Series of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer at the Judy and is studying Theatre at MSU. Emma would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her.
AVERY TILLETTE (Ensemble)
EMMA SCHUSTER (Ensemble)
TODD SMITH (Thomas Nostradamus)
JOSHUA DAVID SMITH (Robin/Ensemble)
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Avery is a recent graduate of SLT Academy and is so excited to be a part of this explosive production. Their recent shows at SLT include Highschool Musical Jr. (Taylor), The Lightning Thief (oracle), Shrek Jr. (Mama Bear), Disney’s Descendants (Princess Audrey) and many more. Big thanks to Jamie and the whole team for putting together this musical!
MILLIE WADE (Ensemble-Dance Captain)
Millie is over the moon to be back from New York and to get to be in Something Rotten and serve as the dance captain. She is currently studying dance and performance as a student at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Manhattan and teaching classes at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre. Millie is a Y.E.S. Troupe graduate of the class of 2021 and has been in several shows at the theatre including, but not limited to, Matilda The Musical (Acrobat), Grease School Edition (Patty), West Side Story, Newsies, The Secret Garden, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Hello Dolly.
For almost 40 years, Todd has been involved as a volunteer at SLT, although his last appearance on the main stage was nearly a decade ago in Spamalot . By day, Todd works alongside his wife Ali at The LightSmith, providing natural daylight to homes in the Ozarks. Their daughter, Jody Harper, grew up at the Landers and now resides in New York City.
Joshua is thrilled to be a part of such an egg-citing show at Springfield Little Theatre. He was last seen in SLT’s productions of The SpongeBob Musical (Squidward), Kinky
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Charley is 16 years old and a sophomore in high school. Charley has been in over 27 productions at Springfield Little Theatre, including the musical Matilda, where she played the role of Matilda. She also performs at Silver Dollar City during the Christmas season in A Dickens’ Christmas Carol. She feels incredibly blessed to do what she loves.
CHARLEY WASSON (Ensemble)
Andrew is a 19-yearold Launch and Troupe graduate who spends his days working at the Judy as an Education Assistant! He has been in over 30 shows at SLT and his favorites include The SpongeBob Musical (SpongeBob), Kinky Boots, Grease (Danny Zuko), Newsies, and Matilda. He would like to thank his mom and dad, supportive friends and family, dog Honey, and the creative team. Thank you so much for supporting live theatre at the Landers. We are so proud to be Your Legacy Theatre.
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ANDREW WILSON (Nigel Bottom)
CREW SPECIAL THANKS CAPITAL CITY PRODUCTIONS THE GUILD OF SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE ASSOCIATE BOARD cOSTUMES Costume Designers KALEY JACKSON & BAILEY DORAN Costume Construction KALEY JACKSON, BAILEY DORAN, BECKY SMITH, ANGELA RECORD, PAM GWIN, NATALIE REGENOLD, KRISLINDALANGSTON,LANAHM Properties Master MICHELLE STURM Prop Construction MICHELLE STURM, JAMIE BOWER, ERIK KISER, MOLLIE-LEE GLENN Dance Captain...............................................MILLE WADE Sound Board Operator GARTH DOMES Light Board Operator GARREN ROSEBROUGH Follow Spots AVA GRAHAM, CALLUM JOHNSON Flies KAY LANGSTON, KATE EVERT Deck Crew TAMDEN EICHENBERGER, TERRI GADDY, BRET HERRMAN, BRENDA HERRMAN, ALI SMITH Properties CADENCE MOLLIE-LEEBENSON,GLENN Dressers PAM WITTE, MARY SHERRIE Technical Directors JOHN R. “CHUCK” ROGERS & JAMIE BOWER Stage Manager MICHELLE STURM Set Construction ...BARB PARKER, JOSH POWELL, TRUDIE COURTNEY, CELINE DANIELS, DENNIS STEWART, MELISSA BRIGGS, RUTH ANN GOLD, BOB UTOFF, MOLLIE LEE GLENN, GABE HOBBS, CHARLEY WASSON, JOHANNA THORNSBERRY Assistant Technical Director JOSH POWELL Scenic Artist BARB PARKER Headshot Photographer TONYA FORBES Assistant Stage Manager AUDREY DAVIS ACKNOWLEDGMENT BRANSON REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
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