Ain't Misbehavin' Program

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L E T T E R F R O M T H E A R T I S T I C D I R E C TO R

DEAR FRIENDS,

 Photo: Marc Safran

I’m writing this note to you and listening to Fats Waller’s hit, The Joint is Jumpin’, which you’ll soon hear for yourself. It’s a perfect antidote for a gray, snowy day: bright, lively, sometimes funny, and always hot. You can’t listen to Fats Waller and not be happy.

His music brings a smile to your face.

It’s fun to watch this amazing performer come to life in the film, Stormy Weather. He practically leaps off the screen. Watching the film, you get some small sense of what it might have been like to be in a club, or at a house party, and experience this phenomenon for yourself. Of the various interpretations of the man and his music, I like poet Michael Longley’s tribute:

Now, through the artistry of this fine company and the creative leadership of Patdro and Chika, you’ll see and hear Fats Waller and his music come to vivid life. Ain’t Misbehavin’ is one of our most enduring musicals because it really is just so much fun. And in the hands of these talented artists, the music is as vibrant and alive today as it was when Fats wrote it decades ago.

Lighting up, lest all our hearts should break,/His fiftieth cigarette of the day, Happy with so many notes at his beck And call, he sits there taking it away, The maker of immaculate slapstick.

With music and with such precise rampage/Across the deserts of the blues a trail/He blazes, towards the one true mirage,/Enormous on a nimblefooted camel/And almost refusing to be his age./He plays for hours on end and though there be/Oases one part water, two parts gin,/He tumbles past to reign, wise and thirsty,/At the still centre of his loud dominion THE SHOOK, THE SHAKE, THE SHEIK OF ARABY.

Go ahead. Put a smile on your face.

You deserve it. We all do. Enjoy!

Robert M. Hupp Artistic Director

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AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW MARCH 1 - 26

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PRESENTS

CONCEIVED BY

Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz C R E AT E D A N D O R I G I N A L LY D I R E C T E D B Y

Richard Maltby, Jr. O R I G I N A L C H O R E O G R A P H Y A N D M U S I C A L S TA G I N G B Y

Arthur Faria M U S I C A L A D A P TAT I O N S , O R C H E S T R AT I O N S A N D A R R A N G E M E N T S B Y

Luther Henderson VOCAL AND MUSICAL CONCEPTS BY

MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS BY

Jeffrey Gutcheon

Jeffrey Gutcheon and William Elliott

O R I G I N A L LY P R O D U C E D B Y T H E M A N H AT TA N T H E AT R E C L U B O R I G I N A L LY P R O D U C E D O N B R O A D WAY B Y E M A N U E L A Z E N B E R G , D A S H A E P S T E I N , T H E S H U B E R T O R G A N I Z AT I O N , J A N E G AY N O R A N D R O N D A N T E DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY

Patdro Harris MUSICAL DIRECTOR AND ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

Chika Kaba Ma’atunde SCENIC DESIGNER

COSTUME DESIGNER

LIGHTING DESIGNER

SOUND DESIGNER

James V. Thomas

Greg Horton

Jennifer Setlow

Jonathan R. Herter

PRESENTING SPONSORS

PRODUCTION S TA G E M A N A G E R

CASTING

Stuart Plymesser

Harriet Bass

Robert M. Hupp

Jill A. Anderson

Kyle Bass

Artistic Director

Managing Director

Associate Artistic Director

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.

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

March 1 - 26, 2017

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CAST

(in alphabetical order)

Anthony Boggess-Glover.............................................Ensemble Jennifer Fouché...........................................................Ensemble Danielle Herbert.........................................................Ensemble Lexi Rhoades...............................................................Ensemble Stephen Scott Wormley...............................................Ensemble UNDERSTUDIES

Allyson Kaye Daniel (Female Understudy) Robert H. Fowler (Male Understudy) ADDITIONAL CREDITS Dance Captains: Anthony Boggess-Glover, Danielle Herbert Vocal Captains: Lexi Rhoades, Steven Scott Wormley Stage Management Journeyman: Erin C Brett Stage Management Apprentice: Emily Piraino Stage Management Intern: David Jackson A1: Trinisha Dupree Electrics Apprentice: Laura Gisondi Follow Spot Operators: Basil Allen, Christopher Green Deck Crew: Brian McBurney Crew Substitute: Megan Berner Wardrobe and Wigs Supervisor: Sarah Stark Student Assistant Lighting Designer: Casey Lessinger† Student Assistant Sound Designer: Sasha Falsberg† Official Hotels for Guest Artists: The Genesee Grande Hotel, Parkview Hotel P L AY S P O N S O R S H I P Suzanne & Kevin McAuliffe, Opening Night, March 3 Dana & Peggy Dudarchik, March 5 Mary Beth & Pete Carmen, March 17 Barbara W. Genton, March 17 Mary Beth & Pete Carmen, March 18 SPECIAL THANKS Music Doing Good, Inc.

The actors and stage manager in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Ain’t Misbehavin’ is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. † Student, Syracuse University Department of Drama.

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MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I *Ain’t Misbehavin’/Lookin’Good But Feelin’ Bad/’T Ain’t Nobody’s Biz-nez if I Do.......................Full Company Honeysuckle Rose..................................................................Anthony Boggess-Glover, Jennifer Fouché Squeeze Me......................................................................................................................Lexi Rhoades Handful of Keys..............................................................................................................Full Company I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling..................................................................Jennifer Fouché and Company How Ya Baby................................................Stephen Scott Wormley, Danielle Herbert, and Company Jitterbug Waltz................................................................................................................Full Company Ladies Who Sing with the Band................................Anthony Boggess-Glover, Stephen Scott Wormley Yacht Club Swing.......................................................................................................Danielle Herbert When the Nylons Bloom Again...................................Lexi Rhoades, Jennifer Fouché, Danielle Herbert Cash for Your Trash.......................................................................................................Jennifer Fouché Off-Time........................................................................................................................Full Company The Joint is Jumpin’........................................................................................................Full Company

ACT II Entr’acte................................................................................................................................The Band *Spreadin’ Rhythm Around..............................................................................................Full Company Lounging at the Waldorf.............Anthony Boggess-Glover, Jennifer Fouché, Danielle Herbert, Lexi Rhoades The Viper’s Drag/The Reefer Song...............................................Stephen Scott Wormley and Company Mean to Me..................................................................................................................Jennifer Fouché Your Feet’s too Big...........................................................................................Anthony Boggess-Glover That Ain’t Right.........................................................................Lexi Rhoades, Stephen Scott Wormley Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now.......................................................................................Danielle Herbert Find Out What They Like......................................................................Jennifer Fouché, Lexi Rhoades Fat and Greasy.........................................................Anthony Boggess-Glover, Stephen Scott Wormley *Black and Blue..............................................................................................................Full Company Finale: I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter/Two Sleepy People/I’ve Got My Fingers Crossed/I Can’t Give You Anything But Love/It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie................................Full Company * Arrangements by Chika Kaba Ma’atunde

SETTING Harlem in the 1940’s There will be one fifteen-minute intermission.

MUSICIANS Phillip Hall................................................Conductor & Pianist Malik Clanton.........................................Saxophone & Clarinet Gary Crocker...................................................................Drums Eshan Escoffery...........................................................Trombone Nicholas Fields..............................................................Trumpet London McDaniels..............................................................Bass

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PATDRO HARRIS DIRECTOR’S NOTE

 PATDRO HARRIS. PHOTO: KUFUNYA KAIL.

Fats Waller’s music always incorporated various styles of music and a cross-culture of people. The songs of Fats Waller are simply “Pure Joy”.

Directing and choreographing Ain’t Misbehavin’ at Syracuse Stage was very much like that, “Pure Joy”. From the selection of the design team, casting the actors, and putting it up on its feet. All of it has been a great collaboration.

The design team: James V. Thomas (scenic design), Jennifer Setlow (lighting design), Greg Horton (costume design), Jonathan Herter (sound design), and my most successful collaborator Chika Kaba Ma’atunde as musical director. What a beautiful journey to visit the life and times of Fats Waller with these brilliant artists. Now add an outstanding cast (through blood, sweat and tears), whose singing and dancing breathe life to the music. Phillip Hall is also conducting this amazing Orchestra, keeping the

rhythm of the show on point.

Fats Waller’s music echoed life and these themes resonate with us today; love, hope, heartbreak, wealth, peace, and family. Music being the one language we all understand. Like I said, wow what a collaboration!

Many thanks to the Syracuse staff, crew and Bob Hupp for an excellent job. Get ready for a toe-tapping good time with Ain’t Misbehavin’, a Fats Waller musical show.

Peace, Patdro

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Fats Waller THE MAN BEHIND THE MUSIC

BY TIONGE JOHNSON THE JOVIAL, ROBUST 285-pound Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller spent his entire career dedicated to becoming one of Harlem’s coolest cats. His successes may have hit roadblocks due to the constant overshadowing by his white counterparts, but the sheer raw talent of his musical prowess is unique to his own background in not only Jazz, but classical music as well. He had extraordinary facile technique and limitless invention, molding every musical piece he created with his

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own aesthetic—from dazzling ornamental details to individual notes and gestures, to changing the basic shape of a standard 32-bar chorus. Waller was constantly on tour in the U.S and Europe showcasing his music; so much so that it eventually cost him his health. Waller died in his sleep from pneumonia at the early age of 39 on a train ride during one of his tours.

This Harlem Renaissance man was an excellent example of the constant tug-a-

 FATS WALLER. DAVE DEXTER, JR. PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION.

There was always a catch-22 to the respect and treatment of blacks during a time that was supposed to celebrate black culture. war black artists faced in maintaining their status as independent performers in a sea of white supremacy. In Harlem during the 1920s-30s’, there was a plethora of black artists and performers, yet white producers and club owners were calling all the shots. A majority of Jazz clubs showcased black musicians as entertain-

ers for white crowds, many of whom only hired black musicians with a certain musical aesthetic pleasing to white audiences.

Owned by white mobster Owney Madden, The Cotton Club was one of those Jazz clubs.

The interior décor was made into a replica of a slave plantation and blacks were only allowed to attend as per-

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formers, not guests.

Madden even went as far as to hire lighter skinned black women as backup dancers because darker skinned women were “less pleasing to look at”. It seemed that no matter how much progress black performers such as Waller achieved, whites were always there to try and steal the limelight.

The interior décor was made into a replica of a slave plantation and blacks were only allowed to attend as performers, not guests.

Odds were often against Waller and the black community, yet Waller maintained a strong sense of who he was by applying originality and improvisation in his work.

He delved into stride piano with a confidence that made the art look effortless. In 1929 he made a series of brilliant solo piano strides made entirely of his own compositions such as “Handful of Keys” and “Smashing Thirds”. These compositions became a long-running string of records under an exclusive Victor Records contract in 1934, a contract that allowed for more exposure of his work in the mainstream. Waller was a chameleon when it came to navigating as a performer for both wealthy rich whiteowned clubs and the black neighborhoods nearby. White audiences were entertained by the fun-loving persona he had on the

stage, and his amazing skill at stride piano impressed many within the black community.

Gatherings called “Rent Parties,” where individuals came to see live shows and eat food at someone’s apartment in exchange for rent money, gave the black community a safe space to fully embrace their culture. This is also where Waller and his mentor James P. Johnson held “Cutting Contests”, (jam sessions during which players compete for gigs, respect, and acclaim) where everyone watched in awe at the way Waller’s fingers danced across the piano keys. How he could make one hand glide fast and quick while the other played a completely separate set of notes.

When Waller was first discovered during a “Cutting Contest”, Johnson noted that he felt Waller was less of an apprentice and

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more of a colleague.

As an accompanist he was supportive and self-effacing, and as a soloist he was brilliant and engaging. And the more attention Waller received, the more his desire to be respected as an artist increased.

He did not want to just be portrayed as some big jolly character whose sole purpose was to provide comedic entertainment.

He also wanted to be viewed as someone who really understood the music of the era and its technicalities.

Growing up around classical music had a significant influence on Waller’s musical direction. He began to attract attention as a composer during the early and mid‘20s, and as a result garnered the attention of lyricist Andy Razaf (a well-known protest poet in the 1920s).

His collaboration with Razaf resulted in three Broadway shows in the

 THE COTTON CLUB, C. 1930. PHOTO: FRANK DRIGGS COLLECTION.

late 20s—Keep Shufflin’, Load of Coal, and Hot Chocolates.

He even pioneered the use of the pipe organ and Hammond organ in Jazz—adapting a sense of swing to the pedals and a staccato right while making impromptu changes of the registration. He returned to London after touring Europe in 1938 to record an extensive and more serious composition titled “London Suite” for piano and percussion. And from “London Suite” onward, Waller started exploring the more classically

inclined side of his musical genius. There is a great moment during Waller’s recording of “Sugar”, where his organ technique goes beyond what any classically trained organist can achieve artistically: playing slurs and slides to clustered chords and arpeggios.

All techniques that require split-second judgement and an incredible sensitivity to tone. Waller was truly a black artist who stopped at nothing in creating music that to this day continues capturing the very essence of the human spirit.

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 HANDFUL OF KEYS, 1929.

THE HISTORIC INFLUENCE BEHIND THE DESIGN OF AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’

BY TIONGE JOHNSON DIRECTOR PATDRO Harris and scenic designer James V. Thomas recreate the 1920s-30s décor and architecture of the Harlem Renaissance in this production of Ain’t Misbehavin’.

During the early 20th century, thousands of black individuals and families migrated from the repression of the Jim Crow-dominated South to the urban centers of the North.

This massive migration led to a population increase in urban areas like Harlem. Some of Harlem’s most popular hot spots, Strikers’ Row and The Dark Tower to name two, were consistently alive with activity.

There were bright lights, women draped head to toe in flashy gowns,

and ongoing buzz from nightclubs and salons lining the streets.

Strikers’ Row was a group of town homes located between Powell Boulevard and Douglass Boulevard in Harlem.

“Strikers’ Row” earned its nickname because of the ambitious residents the homes attracted during the Harlem Renaissance—including doctors, entertainers and intellectuals. These individuals were often known to cross paths because their town homes were side by side, and as a result of this close proximity, Strikers’ Row became a hub for the spread of black intellectual thought and artistic ideas. The Dark Tower 26

was a nightclub and salon that inspired one of Langston Hughes’ poems, “The Weary Blues”. Hughes’ poem describes nightlife in Harlem with the most detail, as the piece recalls Jazz and blues-style music seeping into the streets while men and women danced the Charleston. The entire poem can still be found painted on one of the walls in the foyer of The Dark Tower today.

The décor inside some of these nightclubs was a lot like the dance floors of places such as the Harlem Renaissance Ballroom, opened in 1924. The nightclub was part of a larger entertainment space that included a

 THE DARK TOWER. PHOTO: WWW.THEHARLEMRENAISSANCE2.BLOGSPOT.COM

The Dark Tower was a nightclub and salon that inspired one of Langston Hughes’ poems, “The Weary Blues” bustling casino and 900-seat theatre. It was one of the few theatres (besides The Savoy) operated by black businessmen, where elegant parties and live entertainment by the most renowned Jazz musicians of the era occurred. The dance hall was made of wood floors and elaborate Victorian style drapes.

Though stylish in décor, it welcomed not only

wealthy intellectuals and performers but all walks of life—including those serving in World War II like the Tuskegee Airman (an all-black fighter squadron).

The last known surviving Tuskegee Airman, Willie Rogers, noted that the Harlem Renaissance paved the way for black individuals to feel like they could be somebody.

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When serving alongside his white counterparts, white airmen sacrificed their own lives to protect their black comrades and vice versa. Rogers said that this act of bravery was similar to the way Jazz music in Harlem broke down some of the prejudices between blacks and whites by bringing them together.

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CAST Rock You, BJ in Smokey Joe’s Cafe and Bird Girl in Seussical: the Musical!. Allyson received a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Pennsylvania State University.

Anthony Boggess-Glover (Ensemble) making his debut at Syracuse Stage hails from Houston, Texas and is referred to as a ‘Triple Threat’.

Anthony is a graduate of Houston’s High School for The Performing and Visual Arts and he attended the University of Houston and S.U.N.Y Purchase. Professional appearances include: Houston Grand Opera, The Alley Theatre, TUTS and The Ensemble Theatre (Houston). Anthony’s favorite roles include: Lion The Wiz, Eat Moe Five Guys Named Moe, Andre/Ken in Ain’t Misbehavin’, Memphis From My Hometown and Audrey 2 Little Shop of Horrors to name a few. Anthony also performed abroad in China, Egypt, Norway and Portugal, and had the honor of performing for six of the last seven sitting U.S Presidents. He thanks God for his talent and dedicates all of his performances to Otis Boggess, Sr. (Daddy), Darrell Mc Neese and Kenneth Glover (Brothers) who are all deceased, and to his number one fan La Verne Williams (Mama).

Jennifer Fouché (Ensemble) is an ensemble member of New York’s critically acclaimed Amoralists Theatre Company and former member of The Flea Theatre’s award-winning resident acting company, The Bats.

She is currently producing several projects in which she also stars, including an original web series, Mental Issues, and an original stage play, Threeple. Some credits include, Sistas The Musical (Off Broadway), Babes in Toyland (Lincoln Center), Amerissiah (Off Broadway), B Boy Blues (Off Broadway), Better Than Yellow (OBIE AWARD winning 48 Hours In Harlem Play Festival), Walken On Sunshine (NYC Fringe Festival), Rock of Ages (The Palace Theatre), Hairspray (Florida Studio Theatre) Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Cape Playhouse), Hamlet (The Drilling Company), Blue Fire On The Water (Fresh Fruit Festival), Julius Caesar (Hudson Shakespeare Company).

Television: Quantico (ABC), SMASH (NBC), The Mysteries of Laura (NBC), Person of Interest (CBS) Monsters Inside Us (Animal Planet). Film: Darker Than Blue, Judy’s Child, Patient Zero, White Pickett Fence. Jennifer is thrilled to be working with such an incredible cast and crew at Syracuse Stage! www.jenniferfouche.com

Allyson Kaye Daniel (Female Understudy) is very excited to make her Syracuse Stage debut in Ain’t Misbehavin’! She was born and raised in Washington, DC and now lives in New York City.

Favorite rolls include Ms. Jones in How To Succeed, Hattie in Kiss Me, Kate!, Killer Queen in We Will

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CAST Robert H. Fowler (Male Understudy), a native New Yorker, is thrilled to make his Syracuse Stage debut with this amazing company of Ain’t Misbehavin’. He has performed on Broadway and across the country, in such shows as The Producers, Beauty and The Beast, Steel Pier, Dreamgirls, Smokey Joe’s Café (20th Anniversary Tour), Les Miserables, Race, and Driving Miss Daisy. His television opportunities include All My Children, The Good Wife and Cupid, and film, The Producers and Malcolm X. Behind the scenes, Robert was also the associate choreographer of the Off-Broadway hit From My Hometown. A proud member of Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV), www. bivoices.org, Robert currently sings with the legendary Rock-N-Roll Hall of Famers, The Coasters. He is also working on a recording project due to be released this summer. Ever grateful for Dwayne, family, Bohemia and Carson-Kolker! Thank you Patdro and Chika! Blessings Always!

ter of guest-stars, including Fantasia Barrinno, K.D Lang, Toni Braxton, Vanessa Williams, Patti Labelle, and Broadway vet, Adriane Lenox. Danielle has sung back-up vocals for Grammy-winning R&B singer Jill Scott and has performed at the most notable theatres in Philadelphia, including the acclaimed Walnut Street Theater.

She recently debuted her one-woman cabaret I’m Still Here! in NYC, which payed tribute to the legendary Eartha Kitt. To learn more about Danielle visit danielleherbertonline.com Lexi Rhoades (Ensemble) is excited to make her debut at Syracuse Stage with this brilliant cast and equally brilliant and wonderful creative team! Her past credits include: New York: Sistas: The Musical (original cast, BET Networks, ad Netflix); The YellowBrick Road, Skippyjon Jones Snow What (Lucille Lortel Theater); Volleygirls (Equity workshop), Unsung! (York Theater) and Barefoot Persephone (New Dramatists). Regional: Dreamgirls (Portland Center Stage); Baby, Beehive and Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Penn State Center Stage); Aida and Little Shop of Horrors (West Virginia Public Theater). Film credits include Black Nativity with Jennifer Hudson and The Crazies (short). Lexi sends love and thanks to God always, and a special thank you to her agent, JC William Agency, Inc., and to her manager, Susan Campochiaro Confrey at CBU Management Inc. for her unwavering support and love.

Danielle Herbert (Ensemble) is thrilled to make her Syracuse Stage debut! A Philly native, Danielle is best known for her role as “Babs” in season three of the hit Netflix TV series, Orange is the New Black, a role which she will reprise in season five. Prior to that, she made her Broadway debut in the hit Duke Ellington musical, After Midnight, where she covered a rotating ros-

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CAST atre. Hairspray (Helen Hayes Winners), as well as the DC premiere of Jelly’s Last Jam at the Tony-winning Signature Theatre, Big Fish (Will), Once on This Island at the Olney Theatre Centre, the world premiere of SNOW the Musical at The Spirit of Broadway Theatre (nominated for his performance as Milton Honeyfield), and Suessical with the First Stage Theatre. Stephen can be seen originating the role of famous drag queen, Dorian Corey, this spring in Dorian’s Closet at Rep Stage in Washington D.C. Stephen is blessed to have the support of his incredible siblings, family and friends. He dedicates this, and all he does to his mother. (www.StephenScottWormley.com)

Stephen Scott Wormley (Ensemble) is excited to be making his Syracuse Stage debut and is thankful to Patdro, Chika, Bob, Harriet Bass Casting and all at Syracuse Stage for bringing him on board. Selected credits include Off Broadway: Black Nativity Now! (Featured Vocalist); International Tour: Disney on Classic (with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra); Special Engagements: Les Miserables (Marius) with the Symphony of the Mountains, Can I Sing For You Brother?, the one man musical with the MU Healfaer Theatre; Selected Regional: Les Miserables (Marius) and Tarzan (Terk) with the Historic Barter The-

A R T I S T I C S TA F F James V. Thomas (Scenic Designer) is a product of Prairie View A & M University where he studied Theatre Technology. He has a 30 year history with The Ensemble Theatre as a scenic designer and has been the resident designer and technical consultant for over twenty years. At The Ensemble, he has done scenic design for three world premieres and numerous regional premieres.

He was a finalist for the Houston Press, 2012-2013 Best Scenic Design award. His designs have been seen at Main Street Theatre, Express Theatre, Theatre under the Stars and the Houston Grand Opera as well as at the National Black Theatre Festival in Winston Salem, North Caro-

lina. He has been a presenter with the National Institute of Theatre Technicians and has had three gallery shows of his work. His scenic art is seen in different places such as Channel 11, an environmental space for enamel artist, Jan Harrel, and at various buildings and private homes. James’ art enriches life, finds the beauty within, and provides a personal connection for all.

Greg Horton (Costume Designer) is an associate professor and interim chair of the Visual and Performing Arts Department, whose concentration is Costume Design and Directing. Greg is on faculty at North Carolina A&T State University in

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A R T I S T I C S TA F F the Department of Visual Performing Arts/Theatre (NCAT). Before his position at NCAT he was tenured and taught at Saint Louis University for seven years. At NCAT he has been the co-chair of the Lyceum Series from 2006-Present, and has served on numerous search committees. At the College of Arts and Sciences Tenure and Promotions Committee he served two terms as chair from 2013-2014. He was also the chair of recruitment for the Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) and is associate chair for VPA as well. Greg has designed such productions as: Trav’lin, Gee’s Bend, Sweet Charity, The Visit, A Woman from the Town, Something’s Afoot, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Company of Wayward Saints, The Crucible, The Heiress, The Glass Menagerie, Dreamgirls, Foreigner, The Wiz, The Colored Museum, Crowns, Fences, Tartuffe’, Waiting to be Invited and My Fair Lady, Seven Guitars, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Gem of the Ocean, Joe Turners Come and Gone. Greg has directed such plays as: Pretty Fire, Dreamgirls, A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum, Nunsense, Ain’t Misbehaven’, Tambourines To Glory, Jesus Christ Super Star, Black Nativity, and Godspell.

Courses Greg has taught in the department include Costume Construction, Costume Design, Advanced Costume Design, Costume History and Decor, Make Up, Approaching the Arts, Introduction to Drama, Children’s Theatre, Contemporary Black Theatre, Theatre History I. and Acting for Non-Majors. When Greg is not working in

the department or on a show, you can find him designing all over the country. He has worked professionally as guest director and costume designer in such theatres as the Utah Shakespeare Festival, The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Columbia Basin College/Pasco WA, Western Washington University/Bellingham, Hampton University, The Ensemble, The Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Colorado, Penumbra Theatre, Min. Minnesota, Swine Palace, Louisiana, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Penumbra Theatre, and Play House on the Square, Memphis Black Repertory, Kuntu Repertory, and the St. Louis Black Repertory Company.

He is a member and holds national offices in two national theatre organizations: Black Theatre Network (BTN) and United States Institute of Theatre Technology (USITT).

Currently Greg is a past director at Large for USITT(1996-99) and (2003-2006), a past president of Black Theatre Network (BTN) (2003-2006), and Treasurer of Black Theatre Network (2012-2015)/ Presently a BTN Consultant.

Jennifer Setlow (Lighting Designer) holds an MFA in lighting design from UCSD, a BA in Theatre from Swarthmore College, and is head of the Lighting Program at Arizona State University, where she is also the associate dean for students for the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Jennifer’s work has been seen regionally at La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Arizona Theatre Company, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Childs35

A R T I S T I C S TA F F play, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, San Diego Repertory Theatre (where her work has won her both KPBS Patte awards and an NAACP theatre award) and numerous other venues, including Malashock Dance, Moxie, and East West Players. Previous Syracuse Stage credits: Crowns.

as a public school teacher. Currently, Phillip is an assistant program director of Music Doing Good in Schools, a non-profit entity based in Houston, Texas (www.musicdoinggood.org)

Jonathan R. Herter (Sound Designer) is serving as resident sound designer for his eighteenth season at Syracuse Stage and the Department of Drama.

Mr. Herter has designed for Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Studio Arena, Geva, Round House, Virginia Stage, and the Hangar Theatre, among others. Some of his favorite productions are: Next to Normal, Hairspray, The Overwhelming, Caroline, or Change, The Miracle Worker, The Day Room, Radio Golf, Parade, The Diary of Anne Frank, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Red Noses, The Real Thing, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, M. Butterfly, A Raisin in the Sun, A Lesson Before Dying, Frozen, Copenhagen, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Driving Miss Daisy, Inherit the Wind, and Big River.

Stuart Plymesser (Production Stage Manager) is in his 20th season at Syracuse Stage where he has stage managed more than 60 plays, musicals, and special events, working with such talents as Olympia Dukakis, Frank Langella, Elizabeth Franz, and Phylicia Rashad. Stuart has worked at numerous regional theatres around the country and in Cape Town, South Africa, and has toured nationally. Locally, he has also stage managed events for Syracuse Fashion Week. In addition, Stuart is adjunct faculty for Syracuse University’s Department of Drama and has been a guest speaker/lecturer at Ithaca College, Wells College, SUNY Oswego, and the Zabalaza Festival in Cape Town. Stuart is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers, as well as the United States Aikido Federation.

Phillip Hall (Conductor & Pianist) Although new to Syracuse Stage, Phillip is no stranger to Ain’t Misbehavin’. This production marks the tenth time he’s been affiliated with the show as a pianist and/or musical director. He has also served as musical director for productions such as: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Little Shop of Horrors, and Smokey Joe’s Café. Prior to venturing into professional theatre, Phillip worked

Harriet Bass (Casting) has been an independent New York casting director since 1989, casting for theatre, film, and television. In New York City, Harriet has cast for ABC/TV, Fox Television Studios, Joseph Papp’s Public Theatre: NEW WORK NOW, The Minetta Lane Theatre, The Women’s Project, La MaMa, E.T.C., New York Women in Film and Television, and The Jewish Repertory Theatre. She has cast the last three of the late Au-

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A R T I S T I C S TA F F gust Wilson’s ten part play series: the original and touring productions of Radio Golf, the Broadway production of Gem of the Ocean, and the OffBroadway production of Jitney. Selected regional casting credits include: Syracuse Stage, Mark Taper Forum, Hartford Stage, Arena Stage, Trinity Repertory Theatre, San Jose Repertory Theatre, Geva Theatre Center, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Pittsburgh Public, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Longwharf Theatre, Alliance Theatre

Company, The Goodman Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Baltimore Center Stage, Huntington Theatre Company, Virginia Stage Company, Dallas Theatre Company, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Portland Center Stage, and PlayMakers Repertory Theatre. Feature film credits include: Pushing Hands, directed by Ang Lee; Underheat, starring Lee Grant; First We Take Manhattan, produced by Golden Harvest Inc.; and Graves End, directed by Sal Stabile.

C R E AT I V E T E A M Fats Waller (Composer) (May 21, 1904 - December 15, 1943) was an African-American Jazz pianist, organist, composer and comedic entertainer. He was born Thomas Wright Waller in New York City.

Waller studied classical piano and organ before apprenticing himself to legendary Harlem stride pianist James P. Johnson. Johnson introduced Waller to the world of rent parties (a party with a piano player, designed to help pay the rent by charging the guests), and soon he developed a performing career. He was an excellent pianist–now usually considered one of the very best who ever played in the stride style–but his songwriting and his lovable, roguish stage personality (“One never knows, do one?”) overshadowed his playing. Before his solo career, he played with many performers, from Erskine Tate to Bessie Smith, but his greatest success came with his own five- or six-piece combo, Fats Waller

and His Rhythm. Among his songs are “Squeeze Me” 1919, “Ain’t Misbehavin’” 1929, “Blue Turning Grey Over You” 1930, “Honeysuckle Rose” 1929, “I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling” 1929, and “Jitterbug Waltz” 1942. He collaborated with the Tin Pan Alley lyricist Andy Razaf and had a commercially successful career, which according to some music critics eclipsed his great musical talent.

His nickname came about because he weighed nearly 300 pounds (136 kg). His weight and drinking are believed to have contributed to his death. Waller also made a successful tour of the British Isles in the late 1930’s, and appeared in one of the earliest BBC Television broadcasts.

He also appeared in several feature films and short subject films, most notably Stormy Weather in 1943.

With Razaf he wrote “What Did I Do (To Be So Black and Blue)?”

1929 which became a hit for Louis Armstrong. This song, a searing

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C R E AT I V E T E A M treatment of racism, black and white, calls into question the accusations of “shallow entertainment” leveled at both Armstrong and Waller. On December 15, 1943, at age 39, Waller died aboard an eastbound train in the vicinity of Kansas City, Missouri, following a west coast engagement.

musicals in Broadway history. In addition to Tony, Grammy and New York Drama Critics Circle awards for that show, Mr. Horwitz won three Peabody Awards and a Presidential Medal of the Arts for his work at NPR. Horwitz has written for the motion picture community, directed network television programs and acted on the stage, screen and television.

Other theater writing credits include Broadway’s Harlem Nocturne (with André De Shields) and song lyrics for The Great Gatsby at the Metropolitan Opera. He earned a Governor’s Arts Award in playwriting from the State of Maryland for his play V.I.P., which received a staged reading at Round House Theater. His first collaboration with Richard Maltby, Jr., was the one-man show An Evening of Sholom Aleichem, in which he still performs.

Richard Maltby, Jr. (Conception, Creation, and Original Direction), a graduate of Yale University who is also a director, wrote lyrics for Starting Here, Starting Now (1977, directed also), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (1978, provided additional lyrics, conceived and directed - Drama Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk Award, Obie Award for Best Musical, Tony Awards for Best Direction of a Musical and Best Musical), Baby (1983, directed also - nominated for seven Tony Awards), Song and Dance (1985, co-lyricist and director), Miss Saigon (1989, co-lyricist - London Evening Standard Award for Best Musical), Closer Than Ever (1989, directed also - Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Score and Best Musical), Nick & Nora (1991) and Big (1996 - nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Score).

He has also contributed crossword puzzles to Harper’s magazine.

Arthur Faria (Original Choreography and Musical Staging) is the original choreographer and stage coordinator for Ain’t Misbehavin’, which won a Tony Award for Best Choreography in 1978. He also received a Drama Desk award nomination, as well as the Obie Award for the original production at the Manhattan Theatre Club. Arthur recreated his work for the tenth anniversary Broadway revival starring the original cast. He has directed major productions of Ain’t Misbehavin’ starring The Pointer Sisters, Della Reese, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas.

Other production credits include; Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music, The All-night Strut, Trixie True, Teen Detective, A Bundle of Nerves,

Murray Horwitz (Conception) has had an extraordinary career in the performing arts, beginning with three years as a clown in the Ringling Bros.

Barnum & Bailey Circus. A graduate of Kenyon College, Horwitz is the originator and co-author of Ain’t Misbehavin’, one of the longest-running

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C R E AT I V E T E A M and the roller skating musical, The Derby. Television credits include: a celebrated presentation of Ain’t Misbehavin’ (NBC), and PBS’s Great Performances production of Duke Ellington: The Music Lives On. Both television credits earned him Emmy Award nominations. Stars that have called upon Arthur’s talents include; Bette Midler, Bobby Short, Valentina, Bette Davis, and The Village People to name a few.

ment as dance arranger for the 1958 Rodgers & Hammerstein musical Flower Drum Song. From the 1950s on, Henderson worked in television on such programs as The Ed Sullivan Show and The Bell Telephone Hour. It was his work in television that got him introduced to Ain’t Misbehavin’, where he was nominated for an Emmy for his work on the television show version of the musical piece. Shortly after Henderson’s death at the age of 84, the National Endowment named him as NEA Jazz Master of the Arts.

Luther Henderson (Musical Adaptations, Orchestrations, and Arrangements) was an African-American musical director, dance arranger, and orchestra composer. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri to parents who were both music teachers.

When Henderson was four the family moved to the Sugar Hill section of Harlem and became neighbors of Duke Ellington’s family. While there he learned piano at an early age and won an amateur contest in Harlem as a teenager. After graduating from City College of New York, he decided to audition at Julliard and was accepted. He then decided early on to concentrate on arranging instead of composing or performing music. Ellington, who would later come to refer to Henderson as his classical arm, had him create symphonic orchestrations and arrangements for his band. He also helped Billy Strayhorn orchestrate Ellington’s musical Beggar’s Holiday, which played on Broadway in 1946.

It was Strayhorn who helped Henderson get work in musical theatre, which led to Henderson’s employ-

Jeffrey Gutcheon (Vocal and Musical Concepts and Musical Arrangements) was born in New York City in 1941 and spent his high school years immersed in New York’s rich musical culture, which then included the doo-wop rock of Frankie Lymon, the be-bop of Thelonius Monk and Horace Silver, traditional folk music and Broadway Musicals like West Side Story. Entering MIT for graduate school in architecture, Gutcheon started developing his vocal arranging style with the Harvard Krokodiloes, but was increasingly drawn to the creative folk music scene that was happening around him. It wasn’t until the fall of 1978, after participating in many musical affiliations in New York city with pop and folk bands, that he was approached

by Richard Maltby to start creating the musical revue Ain’t Misbehavin’ .

It was first created as a cabaret event presented at the Manhattan Theatre Club in early 1979, then when it hit Broadway it became extremely successful. Gutcheon established him-

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perimental Theater Club from 1971 to 1978. Long associated with the New York Shakespeare Festival, he composed music for productions of Othello, Henry V, Mother Courage and Summer Evening. He conducted and adapted the Shakespeare Festival’s Central Park productions of Non Pasquale, a version of Donizetti’s Don Pasquale and The Pirates of Penzance and recreated his orchestrations for the filmed version of the show.

William Elliott (Musical Arrangements) is a composer, arranger and conductor who received his training at Julliard and at the Manhattan School of Music. He was the resident musical director of La Mama Ex-

DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER Patdro Harris has combined his skills to become one of the most innovative and creative talents of our time. He is nationally and internationally recognized and respected by colleagues, critics, and fans. The Washington Post hails him as a “superb choreographer”. The New York Times applauds his artistry as “praiseworthy”. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution enthusiastically commends his work as “dynamic … brilliant…solid season after season”. And the Houston Chronicle says “...excellent and energizing direction and stunning choreography makes the show an absolute joy to experience”. He has directed at distinguished theaters such as The Alliance Theatre, Sacramento Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, Liberty Theatre Cultural Center, San Diego Repertory Theatre Company, Penumbra Theatre, Tuskegee Repertory Theatre, Ensemble Theatre,

Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Syracuse Stage, Theatrical Outfit, Connecticut Repertory Theatre, The Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the Ira Aldridge Theatre Howard University, the Storch Theatre Syracuse University, and the Charles Winter Wood Theatre Florida A&M University. He also served as choreographer, artistic consultant, and movement director with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Kennedy Center, Studio Theatre D.C, City Theatre of Pittsburgh, Minneapolis Mixed Blood Theatre, Jomandi Productions, The National Black Theatre Festival, Guthrie Theater, The National Black Arts Festival, Portland Center Stage, and Broadway’s Royal Theatre. Patdro has traveled the world as choreographer and lead dancer for the incomparable Stevie Wonder. He has worked with such artists as The SOS Band, TC Carson, Daryl Coley, Yolanda Adams, and India Arie. His talents were also

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DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER showcased as choreographer and movement specialist in Toni Morrison’s world premiere opera, Margaret Garner. He choreographed the Tony award-winning Broadway hit A Raisin in the Sun starring Sean Combs and Phylicia Rashad. Patdro attended Alabama State University. In his current home of Atlanta, Georgia he has served on many arts committees including the Georgia Council for the Arts, and the Advisory Dance Panel for the Bureau of Cultural Affairs. He holds to his credit the 1996 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding

Choreography and has been honored with a nomination for the same award for Best Supporting Actor. He also received a 2002 Drammy Award for Best Choreography and the 2007 Dance Ministry Magazine’s Trailblazer Award for Dance Choreographer of the year. He has received a 2009, 2010, and 2011 Giorgee Award for Best Director 2016 and Best Show of the Year. In 2009 he received Atlanta’s top theatre award The Suzi Bass Award for Outstanding Choreography and in 2013 he won the Suzi for Outstanding Director of a Play.

MUSIC DIRECTOR & ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS Named Moe. Chika’s career highlights include his work as guest composer for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s Christmas Concert (Columbus, GA), where four compositions from his Christmas Cantata, The Savoir Has Come, thrilled audiences in 2001.

And, he composed the original score for Blair Underwood’s movie short The Second Coming. His own musicals (Music, Lyrics and Book) include the Vietnam War soldier story Two Wars, The Twelve Ways of Christmas, Nkosazana: The African Cinderella, Djembe and the Forest of Christmas Forgotten, Journey of the Son, and Golden Fruit, a musical adaptation of the children’s story The Pied Piper.

Chika Kaba Ma’atunde formally known as Carlton Leake, and a student of Dr. Lulah Hedgeman (PBUH) and Professor Merle Gartrell (PBUH), began his professional career at the age of 14 when he played bass guitar for Erma Clanton’s theatrical production An Evening of Soul. During his career, he has assumed the role of an actor/singer, musician and/or musical director for many shows including Dreamgirls, The Wiz, West Side Story, Spunk, Sophisticated Ladies, Blues in the Night, Cabaret, In The Heights, Simply Simone, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Five Guys

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Robert M. Hupp is in his first season as artistic director of Syracuse Stage. Prior to coming to Central New York, Robert spent seventeen seasons as the producing artistic director of Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock. He directed over 30 productions for Arkansas Rep ranging from Hamlet to Les Miserables to The Grapes of Wrath. In New York City, Robert directed the American premieres of Glyn Maxwell’s The Lifeblood and Wolfpit for the Phoenix Theatre Ensemble. He also served for nine seasons as the artistic director of the Obie Award winning Jean Cocteau Repertory. At the Cocteau, Robert’s directing credits include works

by Buchner, Wilder, Cocteau, Shaw, Wedekind, and the premieres of the

Bentley/Milhaud version of Brecht’s Mother Courage and Her Children, Seamus Heaney’s The Cure at Troy, and Eduardo de Filippo’s Napoli Millionaria. He has held faculty positions at Pennsylvania’s Dickinson College and, in Arkansas, at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Hendrix College. Robert served as vice president of the Board of Directors of the Theatre Communications Group and has served on funding panels for the National Endowment for the Arts, the Theatre Communications Group, the New Jersey State Council of the Arts and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. While in Arkansas, Robert was named both Non-Profit Executive of the Year by the Arkansas Business Publishing Group, and Individual Artist of the year by the Arkansas Arts Council.

MANAGING DIRECTOR Jill A. Anderson arrived at Syracuse Stage in July, 2016, and is delighted to serve as managing director. Jill is responsible for Stage’s nearly $6 million operating budget and has oversight of fundraising, marketing, and operational matters within the organization.

Prior to joining Stage, Jill spent a decade as general manager at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford, CT. During her tenure, the O’Neill completed a $7 million capital campaign and campus expansion, doubled its operating budget, and was honored

with a 2015 National Medal of Arts and the 2010 Regional Theatre Tony Award. Under the O’Neill’s aegis, Jill also developed the Baltic Playwrights Conference, an annual international new play development retreat held in Hiiumaa, Estonia. Previously, Jill spent five years in the production office at Washington DC’s Arena Stage, after working as a stage manager in Minnesota, New Mexico, and Massachusetts.

Jill has also served on numerous municipal and non-profit boards and participated in mentoring programs for high school and college students, including the Kennedy Center American

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MANAGING DIRECTOR College Theater Festival. Jill is a proud cheesehead, hailing from Marshfield, Wisconsin. She and her husband Dave

Anderson, along with their daughter, look forward to calling Central New York home for years to come.

A S S O C I AT E A R T I S T I C D I R E C T O R Kyle Bass previously served as resident dramaturg and worked on many Syracuse Stage productions, including The Christians, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Piano Lesson, Scorched, The Whipping Man, The Glass Menagerie, Moby Dick, The Brothers Size, Caroline, or Change, Fences, The Price, Little Women, and The Diary of Anne Frank. Kyle worked closely with Ping Chong on the creation of Tales from the Salt City and is the co-author (with Ping Chong) of Cry for Peace: Voices from the Congo, which was subsequently produced at La MaMa Experimental Theatre in New York City.

Kyle is the co-author of the screenplay for the film Day of Days, which stars award-winning veteran actor Tom Skerritt and is scheduled for release in 2017. Kyle is a two-time recipient of the New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship, for fiction in 1998 and the 2010 fellowship in playwriting, a finalist for the Princess Grace Playwriting Award, and a Pushcart Prize nominee.

His stage plays include Tender Rain and Bleecker Street and his one-man play Carver at Tuskegee, which was produced in Syracuse Stage’s BackStory!

series. Kyle is currently writing a new play titled Possessing Harriet, which was commissioned by the Onondaga Historical Association and developed through the Kitchen Theatre Company’s New Play Development Workshop at Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts. He is also writing the screenplay adaptation of the novel Milk by Darcey Steinke. Kyle worked with acclaimed visual artist Carrie Mae Weems on her theatre piece Grace Notes: Reflections for Now, which had its world premiere at the 2016 Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, and was presented at Yale Repertory Theatre. Kyle’s writing has appeared in the journals Callaloo, Folio, and Stone Canoe, among others, and in the anthology Alchemy of the Word: Writers Talk about Writing and he has been a guest on National Public Radio discussing race in American theatre. Kyle teaches in the MFA Creative Writing program at Goddard College. He also teaches playwriting at Syracuse University, Colgate University, and Hobart & William Smith Colleges and serves as Drama Editor for Stone Canoe. He holds an MFA in Playwriting from Goddard College and is a proud member of the Dramatist Guild of America.

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MISSION/VISION Mission: Syracuse Stage is a global village

turous, and entertaining productions of new plays, classics, and musicals, and offer interactive education and outreach programs in Central New York.

square where renowned artists and audiences of all ages gather to celebrate our cultural richness, witness the many truths of our common humanity, and explore the transformative power of live theatre.

Celebrating our 44th season as a professional theatre in residence at Syracuse University, we create innovative, adven-

Vision: Syracuse Stage illuminates the

many truths of our common humanity through the transformative power of live theatre.

A B O U T S Y R A C U S E S TA G E Syracuse Stage is Central New York’s

These visiting artists are supported by a staff of artisans, technicians, educators, and administrators who are responsible for all facets of the theatre from building sets, props, and costumes to marketing, development, and box office.

A solid core of subscribers and supporters helps keep Syracuse Stage a vibrant artistic presence in Central New York. Year after year their support and patronage contribute to the success of the theatre. Additional support from government, foundations, corporations, and Syracuse University helps to ensure the continued role of Syracuse Stage as a valued cultural resource for the community.

Syracuse Stage is a constituent of the Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre, and a member of the Arts and Cultural Leadership Alliance (ACLA), the University Hill Corporation, and the East Genesee Regent Association.

premier professional theatre. Founded in 1974, Stage has produced more than 300 plays in 43 seasons including a number of world, American, and East Coast premieres. Each season 70,000 patrons enjoy an adventurous mix of new plays and bold interpretations of classics and musicals featuring the finest theatre artists. In addition, Stage maintains a vital educational outreach program that annually serves over 20,000 students throughout Central New York.

Syracuse Stage is a member of The League of Resident Theatres (LORT), the largest professional theatre association in the country. America’s leading actors, directors and designers work and/or have worked at Stage including: Tony Award-winners Lillias White, Chuck Cooper, and Elizabeth Franz, Emmy recipient Jean Stapleton, Sam Waterston, John Cullum, James Whitmore, Ben Gazzara, and Ping Chong.

IN THE COMMUNITY An important aspect of the Syracuse Stage mission is to be an active partner and resource in the Central New York community. Each season Syracuse Stage is pleased to partner with a diverse group of community organizations in sponsoring and facilitating various programs, benefits, and events. Ongoing and past partnerships include Arc of Onondaga, The

Burton Blatt Institute, ARISE, InterFaith Works of Central New York, Hospice of CNY, SUNY Upstate Medical/St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Onondaga County, The Learning Place, AIDS Community Resources, Syracuse Homes, The Chadwick Residence, The Child Care Council of Onondaga County, and Vera House, among others.

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HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE

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B Y PAU L A VO G E L | D I R E C T ED B Y LAU R A K E P LE Y C O - P RO D U C E D W I T H T H E C LE V E LA ND P LAY H O U S E | AP R I L 5 - 2 3 | OP E NI NG NI GHT: A P R IL 7

BY IRA LEVIN | DIRECTED BY PAUL BARNES MAY 10 – 28 | OPENING NIGHT: MAY 12

Sidney Bruhl is a successful playwright lately plagued by a series of flops. When a sure-fire hit drops into his hands courtesy of a young student, Bruhl concocts a devilish plan that twists and turns its roller coaster course right through to the final moments. As spellbinding and entertaining as ever, Ira Levin’s hit play is an ingeniously plotted theatrical thriller that excites screams and laughter.

Buckle up. It’s going to be a bumpy ride.

Li’l Bit takes us on a no-holds-barred trip back in time to her adolescence in 1960s Maryland and her complicated relationship with an older man. A deeply compassionate look at how we are shaped by the people who hurt us, How I Learned to Drive masterfully veers in and out of personal memory and deftly traverses comedy, drama, and farce. Winner of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

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N E X T AT T H E D E PA R T M E N T O F D R A M A

MAJOR BARBARA

BERLIN TO BROADWAY WITH KURT WEILL: A MUSICAL VOYAGE

B Y G E O R G E B E R N AR D S H AW | DI R E C TE D B Y G E R AR D I N E C L AR K | M AR CH 3 1 – A P R I L 9 OPENING NIGHT: APRIL 1

MUSIC BY KURT WEILL | LYRICS BY ALAN JAY LERNER, BERTOLT BRECHT, IRA GERSHWIN, MICHAEL FEINGOLD, OGDEN NASH, MAXWELL ANDERSEN, MARC BLITZSTEIN, JACQUES DEVAL, PAUL GREEN, LANGSTON HUGHES, GEORGE TABORI, AND ARNOLD WEINSTEIN | TEXT FORMAT BY GENE LERNER MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS BY NEWTON WAYLAND | ORIGINALLY DIRECTED BY DONALD SADDLER | ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY GENE LERNER AND HANK KAUFMAN | DIRECTED BY DAVID LOWENSTEIN | MUSICAL DIRECTION

BY BRIAN CIMMET | CHOREOGRAPHY BY ANDREA LEIGHSMITH | MAY 5 – 13 | OPENING NIGHT: MAY 6

Major Barbara presents Shaw at his provocative, powerful, and astonishingly funny best. Andrew Undershaft is a highly successful arms manufacturer. His estranged daughter Barbara has devoted her life to saving souls with the Salvation Army. When Andrew’s wife and Barbara’s mother, the formidable Lady Britomart, reunites father and daughter, she initiates a battle of wills and wits that has each convinced the other can be converted. Right, wrong, good, evil, moral, or immoral—it all gets turned topsy-turvy when Shaw sets his characters in motion.

In this review style musical, Kurt Weill’s greatest theater songs are presented in a fluid blend of music and story spanning 20 eventful years, from 1930s Germany to 1950s America. The Threepenny Opera, Knickerbocker Holiday, and Lost In The Stars are among more than a dozen Weill pieces referenced as the composer’s partnerships, musical and romantic, are explored. An intoxicating retrospective and a joyous and moving celebration of one of the most extraordinary composers of the 20th century.

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Melvin T. Stith Dean Emeritus, Whitman School of Management Syracuse University TREASURER

Lorraine Branham Dean/Professor, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Syracuse University SECRETARY

Samantha Millier Associate Attorney Mackenzie Hughes LLP Jill A. Anderson** Managing Director Syracuse Stage

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Suzanne McAuliffe Retired Educator

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S Y R A C U S E S TA G E E M E R I T U S C I R C L E We are grateful to the following individuals who have served as Members of the Stage Board of Trustees and continue to support Syracuse Stage at the Circle level.

Jim Breuer Mary Beth Carmen Eddie Green Joan Green Elizabeth Hartnett

Claude Incaudo Howard C. Johnson Jack Mannion Margaret Martin Eric Mower

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Sara Weiler

Ray Abdella Kathy Brown Elaine Cardone Sandi DiBianco Shauna Diliberto Sheila Gangemi

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11TH GRADE, JAMESVILLE-DEWITT

11TH GRADE, CORCORAN HIGH

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Kate TenEyck

Marissa DiGennaro

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THE LOUIS G. MARCOCCIA AWARD FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO SYRACUSE STAGE Dr. Louis G. Marcoccia, June 15, 2012 Jack H. Webb, June 14, 2013 James A. Clark, June 7, 2014 Bethaida González, June 19, 2015 Tim Bond, June 10, 2016 Diana C. Coles, June 10, 2016 Barbara Beckos, June 10, 2016

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AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’: THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW SPONSORS POMCO. As a proud supporter of Syracuse Stage, POMCO congratulates Central New York’s professional theatre for another impressive season. We applaud Syracuse Stage for its continuous contributions to the region’s cultural and artistic growth.

The Reisman Foundation values what Syracuse Stage brings to the cultural fabric of Central New York, making it a better place to live and work. The Foundation is pleased to support the production of Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show. Congratulations on another great season.

NBT Bank. At NBT Bank, we are committed to our community banking philosophy of putting customers first and actively investing in the communities we call home. We have supported numerous organizations and causes throughout our history. We are excited to be involved again with Syracuse Stage for another great season, this year supporting the theatrical production of Ain’t Misbehavin’. This is one of seven plays that will once again provide patrons with a year of variety–satisfying a wide range of artistic tastes with well-known, high-quality productions. Please join NBT Bank in congratulating Syracuse Stage on an outstanding season, and for the continuing value that they bring to the cultural community in Central New York.

The Syracuse Stage Guild is pleased to support this production of Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show.

This Tony Award-winning musical celebrates a great American composer and entertainer whose music helped define an era in the history of Jazz. Congratulations to director and choreographer Patdro Harris, musical director Chika Kaba Ma’atunde, the talented designers, and gifted performers and musicians for a great production. Enjoy the show!

CORPORATE, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORTERS*

Richard Mather Fund

*Corporate, Foundation, and Government operating support received in the last 12 months from $3,000 and above and in-kind support from $10,000 and above.

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SYRACUSE STAGE ANNUAL GIFTS Syracuse Stage depends on the generosity of contributions from individuals, corporations, businesses, foundations and government agencies. It is with much gratitude that we recognize the following donors to our annual campaign. Contributors listed below represent donations received in the past twelve months. For information regarding levels of contribution and benefits of each please contact the Development office at 315.443.3931 or visit syracusestage.org

CORPORATE, FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT HONOR ROLL $100,000+ Syracuse University $75,000 - $99,999 The Dorothy and Marshall M. Reisman Foundation« $50,000 - $74,999 Destiny USA§ Genesee Grande§ Advance Media New York§ $20,000 - $49,999 Central New York Community Foundation County of Onondaga, Administered by CNY Arts The Richard Mather Fund« New York State Council on the Arts Shubert Foundation $12,500 - $19,999 Allyn Foundation Bank of America – Children’s Tour The Gifford Foundation« KeyBank N.A.« M&T Bank POMCO Group $7,500 - $12,499 AXA Foundation Chase iHeart Media§ The John Ben Snow Memorial Trust The National Endowment for the Arts NBT Bank

 = INCREASED GIFT,

Syracuse New Times§ WAER§ WRVO§ $5,000 - $7,499 Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor§ Barclay Damon Business Journal News Network§ Carrier Corporation Ephesus Lighting, Inc. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield The Grandma Brown Foundation Lockheed Martin Employees Federated Fund Lockheed Martin MST Pathfinder Bank Phoebe’s§ Raymour & Flanigan Scherzi Photography + Video§ The SU Humanities Center presents as part of the 20162017 Syracuse Symposium™ on Place Syracuse Stage Board of Trustees Syracuse Stage Guild Tompkins Financial Advisors Upstate Medical University Wegmans $2,800 - $4,999 Bank of New York Mellon The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation« Melvin & Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation Urban CNY§

$1,500 - $2,799 Berkshire Hathaway CNY Realty Bond, Shoeneck & King, PLLC Bousquet Holstein PLLC Bristol-Meyers Squibb Foundation Cathedral Candle Company Dannible & McKee, LLP Frank & Frances Revoir Foundation« McIntosh Box & Pallet Co., Inc.« National Grid Syracuse Blue Print§ Theatre Development Fund, Inc. $500 - $1,499 ACLS Mailing & Fulfillment§ Action Printwear, Inc.§ Anoplate Corp.

Cardinal Health Eastern Security Service Giarrusso Building Supplies Heritage Masonry Restoration Liberty Mutual Merrill Lynch Midstate Printing Corp.§ Law Office of Keith D. Miller Nixon Gear, Inc. Henry A. Panasci, Jr. Charitable Trust L. & J.G. Stickley« $250 - $499 Freeman Interiors Geddes Federal Savings

* = STAGE BOARD MEMBER, STAGE EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER, as of February 3, 2017

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CORPORATE, FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT HONOR ROLL Hebert Financial Strategies/ Dennis & Judy Hebert« Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation Reeves Farms Smith Contemporary Furniture/Smith Interiors Ltd

The Horowitch Family Foundation The Mid-York Press, Inc. $75 - $249 Brady Systems Fulton Savings Bank

Genuine Parts Company Lead to Success Sheats & Bailey PLLC Urist Financial & Retirement Planning Visual Technologies Ann Wolfson Associates

ENDOWMENT & PLANNED GIFT DONORS $100,000 - $124,999 In Honor and Memory of Sheldon P. Peterfreund and Josephine A. Peterfreund

$5,000 - $9,999 Mary Louise Dunn Fund§

$2,500 - $4,999 Dr. William J. Clark, Jr. Fund«

INDIVIDUAL GIFTS All new and increased gifts this season are matched dollar for dollar by The Richard Mather Fund.

Founders’ Circle $7,500 - $24,999 Bill & Nancy* Byrne« The Dorothy and Marshall M. Reisman Foundation Paul Phillips, MD & Sharon* Sullivan« Playwrights’ Circle $5,000 - $7,499 George* Bain« Daniel Bingham & Gail Hamner Mary & Larry* Leatherman Suzanne* & Kevin* McAuliffe« Judy & Eric Mower* Sally Lou & Fran* Nichols« Sandra Lee Fenske & Joe Silberlicht« Elinor Spring-Mills & Darvin Varon Producers’ Circle $2,800 - $4,999 Janet* Audunson & David Youlen« Pete & Mary Beth* Carmen Margaret, Amy & Bob Currier« Helene* & Neil* Gold Jacki* & Michael Goldberg« Bea Gonzalez* & Michael Leonard«

Roberta & Rocco* Mangano« Louis & Susan Marcoccia Judith Sayles & David Murray« Frederick & Virginia* Parker« Bob* & Kellie Pomfrey« Mrs. Sherwin Radin Patricia & Melvin* Stith« Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Welch Directors’ Circle $1,500 - $2,799 Barbara Beckos & Arthur McDonald« Joan Christy & Thomas Bersani Nancy Seward & Tim Bond Cathy & Jim Breuer Sandra* L. Brown« James Clark & Sharon Gordon« Laurie Clark« Kristin & Sidney Cominsky Robin Curtis* & David Zellar Ed & Susan Downing Therese & Richard* Driscoll« Dana & Peggy Dudarchik Barbara & Michael Flintrop« Barbara W. Genton« Joan & Eddie Green* Winifred E. Greenberg Ann & Larry* Harris Betsy Hartnett*

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Brigitte & Peter Herzog David & Sally Hootnick« Clea & Bob Hupp Sandra Hurd & Joel Potash« Mrs. Claude* Incaudo Peter Cannavo & Helen Jacoby Mr. & Mrs. Dudley Johnson Randy & Elizabeth Kalish« Ann & Dan* Lent« Mr. John F.X. Mannion* & Mayor Stephanie A. Miner Nancy Green* & Tony Marschall« Margaret* & Don Martin Kevin* & Michelle O’Connor Sheila R. Parker & John F. Parker, M.D.« William & Rosemary Pooler Rissa & Michael Ratner« Dene A. Sarason Elaine & Michael* Shende Margaret & Richard* Shirtz« Leslie Kohman & Jeffrey Smith« Dr. & Mrs. Sam Spalding Raymond & Linda Straub« Cindy Sutton & Family« Cherry & Peter Thun« Linda & Jack* Webb Glenda & Larry Wetzel Laurie & Michael* Zoanetti

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Benefactors $1,000 - $1,499 Paul Barron & Leah Weinberg Maria & Paul Badami Bob & Bobbie Constable Marya & John Frantz and Sutton Real Estate Company, LLC John* & Kim Huhtala« Linda & Dan Lowengard John MacAllister & Laurel Moranz« John P. & Elizabeth Y. McKinnell« Susan Beth Burgess & Michael S. Nilan Jan & David Panasci George & Rita Soufleris Deirdre & David Stam« Nancy Kramer & Doug Sutherland« Cathy & Michael* Tick Lynda & Terry Wheat« Stars $500 - $999 Marjorie Aubry Marion Barbero Daniel* & Sarah Berman Jeffrey Bogart Rachel May & Tom Brockelman« Marlene A. Brown« Pamela Caraccioli« Drs. Alexander* & Margaret Charters Steven* & Seanne Chase« Pat Colabufo Diana Coles« Frank N. Decker Roger & Naomi Demuth« John Druke« Lew & Elaine Dubroff Karen & Nat Dunn« Clay & Dora Elliott Mary Ann Ferris Mary Ann Finn Grace & Michael Flusche« Anita & Allen Frank« Sylvia & David Fry« Allen & Nirelle Galson Michael & Jacki* Goldberg Donna Graber« Deborah Haines« David Heisig & Donna Mahar Theodore C. & Antonia M. Hansen David Jacobs«

Elaine & Steve Jacobs« John & Gloria Kennedy« Penelope J.M. & Stephen M. Klein« Kim & Phillip Mazza« Jane Merrill Anne Morford Dorothea P. Nelson« John & Joan Nicholson« Ralph & Mary Lou Penner« Kenn & Annette* Peters« Nancy & Steve Rogers Tina Press & David Rubin Jane Burkhead & Robert* Sarason« Kendrick & Gracia Sears« Nancy & Walter Shepard Corinne & Lynn Smith James & Vicki Smith L. John* Steigerwald IV« H. Paul Steiner Wanda Thompson« Gregg Tripoli« Pastor Phil* Turner« Lorraine* Branham & Melvin Williams« Angels $250 - $499 Anonymous« Mr. Timothy Atseff & Ms. Margaret G. Ogden Dr. Joanne & Jim Beckman Donna Marie & Michael Bocketti Mary Brady« Dr. Sharon Brangman & Charlie Lester« Susan & Thomas Brett« Walter & Angel Broadnax Maren & Mark Brown Marlene A. Brown« Marion L. Burke Mary & Bill Butler« Craig & Kathy Byrum Ann Clarke« Barbara & Goodwin Cooke Mr. W. Carroll Coyne Judith Dannible Bill & Terry Delevan Wynetta Devore« Sandra Marie DiBianco Cynthia Dietz Alan B. Dolmatch Walter & Linda Dudas Jonathan & Rosanne Ecker Richard Ernst« Anita & Allen Frank Philip & Marilyn Frankel«

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In Tribute Contributions have been made to Syracuse Stage to honor someone, celebrate a special occasion or offer an expression of sympathy in memory of a loved one.

Dr. & Mrs. Mark Adelson in memory of Laura Edell Sarah B. Alden in memory of Jacqueline Coley In Memory of Arlene Alpaugh Rose Erma Angotti in tribute of 43 years in real estate Juanita Balamut in tribute of Marion A. Sevier Mrs. Gwynne Bellos in honor of Dr. Neal S. Bellos Carrie Berse in memory of Betty Lourie Carol Bryant in honor of Virginia Parker Marion L. Burke in honor of Barbara B. Liptak Robert Caswell in Memory of Pam Jim Clark & Sharon Gordon in honor of Betty Lourie and Lou Kempton The Central New York Community Foundation in memory of Betty Lourie Ed Cohen in Memory of Beverly Michaels Judith Dannible in honor of my Angel, Anthony F. Dannible Vicki & David Dansky in memory of Betty Lourie Susan G. Dorn in memory of Phillip K. Dorn Virginia Foley in memory of Beverly Michaels

Silvia & David Fry Melanie & Mark Fullerton« Charles R. Gallagher Ernest Giraud Penny & Ernie Giraud David & Ellen Hardy« Dr. & Mrs. Donald M. Haswell Nancy & Bud Haylor« Mary Hershberger« Drs. Joseph & Paula Himmelsbach Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Holstein Joyce Homan Randall LaLonde & Patricia Homer Carrie Mae Weems & Jeffrey Hoone Lex & Helen Joseph Robin & Mark Kasowitz« Norma Kelley Stephen & Janet Kimatian Mary Rose Kott Ellen & Terry Lautz« Marlene & Scott MacFarlane Candace & John Marsellus Albert Marshall« Sam & Margaret McNaughton« Elizabeth & Walter Merriam« Samantha* Millier Anne Morford John Palmer & Liz Morgenthein« James & Kathleen Muldoon Betty Jane & Larry Myers Linda & Donald Napier Maria Maniscalco & James Nellis Michael & Maggie O’Connor David & Susan Palen« Robert & Teresa Parke Robert & Jane Pickett« Marilyn Pinsky Kathy & Dan Rabuzzi« James* & Theresa Reed Arnie & Libby Rubenstein Lois & Ted Schroeder Ellen Schwartz« Marilyn & Mike Sees« Cheryl & Robert Shallish« Barbara Shaw James W. Shults Rhoda Sikes Carol & Dirk Sonneborn Lawrence Sovik Dr. Kenneth & Lois Spitzer Helene & George Starr Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tenney«

Tiso Family Cynthia G. Tracy« Anita Wagner Linda Webb« – in support of Audio-Described Performances John & Mitzi Wolf Mary Jane Woodward Supporting Cast $150 - $249 George & Sandra Abbott Harriet & Jerrold Abraham« Judy & Bud Adams Judith Adams Dr. George P. Adams & Mrs. Beverly C. Adams Kathy & Mark Adelson Sally Alden Kal Alston Kristi Andersen« Robert & Jeanne Anderson Nathan Andrews Tony Antonello & Danielle Quintus Marina Artuso Holmes & Sarah Bailey« Rosemary Baker & Stu Spiegel Juanita Balamut« Tammy Balamut« Gail & Dennis Baldwin« Ed & Joan Bangel Theresa & Dennis Bardenett« Nancy Barnum Joseph & Linda Barry Andrew & Margot Baxter« Gwynne Bellos« Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Berger Roslyn Bilford Nicki Bisson« Gerald & Barbara Black Barbara Bloom Gary & Fran Bockus Dick Bowman Bernie & Ona Cohn Bregman« Virginia Brennan Jenifer Breyer Caroline & Nicholas Brust« Carol Bryant Jennifer Bryer Helen Buck Frank & Kathy Campagna« Naomi & Jim Cannon« Joan Carlon Tom & Maryann Carranti Timothy McLaughlin & Diane Cass

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Barbara Genton in honor of Donna Perricone Peggy Ginniff in honor of my parents Harold & Mildred Ginniff Jacki & Michael Goldberg in tribute of Natalie Goldberg Syracuse MT Student Daughter Carol Jean in tribute of Bob & Blanche Everingham Tom & Christine Hafner in tribute of Peter Hafner Kip & Terri Hargrave in honor of Gus Hargrave & Rick Menke Kelly & Colleen Harrison in honor of Kathleen D. Harrig Kathlyn Heaton in honor of Sharon Waletzko Heidi Holtz in memory of Betty Lourie Doris King in memory of Austin Hoffman II Richard & Joan Kollgaard in honor of Don Buschmann & Tracey White Lorraine LaDuke in honor of Mrs. Cecile LaDuke Janet W. Lowe in honor of Bob Moss Gerald Mager in tribute of Thomas A. Brisk John Huppertz & Diane Mastin in honor of Fran & Sally Lou Nichols Carl Peterson & Margaret Maurer in memory of Jacqueline Coley Mr. Wallace J. McDonald in memory of Betty Lourie Richard Midlam in tribute of Barbara Midlam Lyn Morsillo & Vanessa Kalette in honor of Tracey White & Mary Kennett

Dr. & Mrs. Raymond J. Cassady Robert F. Caswell Susan Chappuis« Joseph L. & Janice L. Charles Ann & Steve Chase« Anthony & Carolyn Cimino Joan Cincotta Malcolm Clark Carolyn & Sam Clemence Susan & Craig Cobb« Edward Cohen Dr. & Mrs. Paul S. Cohen Sylvia & William Cohen« Martha Cole Margaret & Milton Coleman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Colley« Michele Combs« Margaret & David Compton« Mr. & Mrs. Robert Congel Joan & Robert D. Conine« William & Julia Consroe« Mike & LaRae Cottrell« Orazio & Genevieve Covelli Elizabeth Cowan George Curry Jamie & Julie Cyr« Peter & Margaret Darby« Clive & Sandra Davis Carol Decker Paula A. Dendis Delores R. Dixon Susan Dorn« Cynthia & Mark Dowd Greene« Sharry Doyle« Elizabeth & Evan Dreyfuss David & Robin Drucker Jim & Patty Dungey Karen & Nat Dunn Nancy & Tony Ebersole Elizabeth & William Elkins Greg & Linda Ellstrom Ted & Penny Emerick Susan Estabrook Cissie Fairchilds« Ms. Kathie Falgitano« Lori & Christopher Farrell Tom & Jane Ferguson Marsha & Benjamin Ferrara James & Barbara Finlon Karen & William Fisher Molly Fitzpatrick Katherine Flack« Robert & Terry Flower« Geraldine Forbes & Sidney Greenblatt Len Fonte

Kathleen Forrest« Judith Fox Jeff & Tess Freedman Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Freer« Carolyn & Sean Garner David & Bernice Gaynor Margaret Gelfuso and Peter Scheibe« Barbara W. Genton John & Debbie Gerson« Michele & Carl Gildemeyer Frank & Anne Girardi« Peggy Ginniff James Godleski Phyllis Goldman« Annette Goodman« Robert & Karen Goldman Mrs. Lewis H. Goodman Linda F. Goodrich & Dennis Goodrich« Lawrence & Dorothy Gordon Drs. Michael & Wendy Gordon Judith & Samuel Gorovit Joseph & Marie Grasso William J. Gray Stephen & Julia Graziano Dr. Roger & Vicki Greenberg The Greenfield Family Jerry & Beth Groff James M. Hahn Patricia Haggerty Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Halsey Ruth Pass Hancock Mrs. Stuart F. Hancock, Jr.« Carole & Mark Hansen Milena Hansen« Margaret Harding & Joseph Whelan Bill & Kathy Harmand Rebecca & Michael Harris David & Lib Hayes Lionel Lee Hector Alan & Dorothy Heller Christopher Henke & Carolyn Hsu Nancy & Lee Herrington« Celaine & Victor Hershdorfer Jacqueline Hicks« Camille & Mark Hill« Alvin & Sandra Holmes Marcia Hayden-Horan & Philip Horan Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hovey Guy & Patricia Howard Dr. Harold Husovsky & Dr. Susan E. Stred Jim & Sherri Hyla Virginia Jacob

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Janice Nelson in honor of Bea & Irving Solomon Brenda Neuss in tribute of Christine Lightcap In honor of Kathryn Mulligan Joy & Al Oliver in honor of Rebecca Oliver & Hillary Gale Susan A. Parker in honor of Virginia B. Parker Dr. Paul E. Phillips & Ms. Sharon Sullivan in memory of Betty Lourie David Relyea in honor of Paula Relyea Nancy Remchuk in honor of Timothy Bond Erica Rube in honor of Jackie Goldberg cochairing the Gala Elaine Rubenstein in memory of Betty Lourie Lorne & Ellen Runge in tribute of Betty Lourie Ellen & Lorne Runge in honor of Laurie Clark Lois & Mike Schaffer in memory of Betty Lourie Nancy Scheutziw in tribute of Syracuse Stage Staff/Volunteers Mr. & Mrs. Jacob H. Schuhle in memory of William Whiting Mansukh J. Shah in memory of Indira M. Shah Mel Shindler in honor of Tracey White Alberta L. Shouldice in honor of Peter Fekete Artistic Director of Open Hand Theatre Corrine & Lynn Smith in support of Open Captioning H. Paul Steiner in honor of Renée & Ben & Tracey White Union Bank & Trust in Honor of Betty Lourie Carol Bryant & Richard Ward in honor of Virginia & Fritz Parker

Richard Jaeger Janet Jaffe« Anne Jamison & Peter Vanable Susan & Theodore Jarosz« Mr. & Mrs. Jastrzab James Aiello & Pam Johnson Pamela Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Stephen L. Johnson Thomas & Corinne Johnston Michael & Lynette Jozefczyk Marjorie T. & Joseph V. Julian« Kankus Family Dr. & Mrs. Allan Kanter Jan & James Kaplan Dr. & Mrs. Philip Kaplan Carolyn & Gregory Keefe Jane & John Keegan Joan & Alexander Keilen« David & Noel Keith Ed & Susan Kelley Jean Kimber Barbara & Richard Kimm« Doris King« Russell & Joan King Sally & Dick Kinsey Theresa & Stephen Kline« Kathy & Barry Kogut Richard & Joan Kollgaard Dr. Sylvia Betcher & Martin Korn Don & Margo Koten Kathy & Scott Krell Sheldon Kruth« Jill Ladd Hume & Peggy Laidman Lauren & Robert Lalley« Jay & Linda Land L. Lardy & E. Pennington« Phyllis & Harlan LaVine Mark & Jeannette Levinsohn« Bonnie Levy Elizabeth D. Liddy Edward & Carol Lipson David Michel & Peggy Liuzzi Joanne Lloyd« K.B. Lloyd« Harlan London, Ph.D.« Betsy Long« John & Marian Loosmann« Sara Lowengard« Nicholas & Cathy Lozoponi Tom Miller & Mary MacBlane James MacKillop Alexis & Thomas Madden

John & Janet Mallan« Jon M. Maloff J.R. Manier Rick Manier, Jr. Louis & Nancy Maresca Elizabeth G. Mascia Susan Martineau« Frederick & Virginia Marty Dr. & Mrs. Michael Masingale« Mary K. Massad Michael Mattson Mr. & Mrs. Peter Mazzaferro« Noreen & Donald McCrimmon Rod & Jana McDonald William & Pamela McGarry Michael & Patricia McGrath Brian & Cheryl McIntyre Bev & Dave McKay Marilyn McKnight Brian McLane Diane Cass & Tim McLaughlin« Nancy & M. James McPherson« Dr. & Mrs. James L. Megna Margaret Meier Mary & Eckart Meisterfeld Clifford & Marjorie Mellor Ann R. Melvin Ben & Julie Merchant« Sis Merrell David Michelo & Peggy Ruzzie Dan & Terry Miller« Merrill L. Miller, M.D. Don Milmore Beth & David Mitchell Gail & Peter Mitchell« June M. Mitchell James Mitscher Robert & Barbara Moore Tina Morgan Dr. & Mrs. Charles Muniak« Mary Jane & Stephen Nathan« Richard & Barbara Natoli Patricia Naughton Nancy Needham« Brenda Neuss« Cathryn Newton Dennis & Doren Norfleet Neil Novelli Brenda Neuss« Robert & Beth Oddy Ute Oestreicher Howard McLaughlin & Mary O’Hara Sally O’Herin«

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Lynda Wheat In Honor of Barbara Beckos Lynda & Terry Wheat in memory of Betty Lourie Lynda Wheat in Honor of Diana Coles JoAnne Wickman in honor of Arlene Alpaugh Janet Willis in memory of Genevieve Thuma

Albert & Joy Oliver Phyllis & Chuck Olmsted Donna & Richard O’Neil« Timothy & JoDean Orcutt Deborah O’Shea« Lawrence & Joan Page« Cathy Palm« Peter & Constance Palumb Susan Parker« Kendall Phillips* David & Susan Pickard Richard & Neva Pilgrim David & Linda Pitonzo Ann & Howard Port Jean Raper« Mark Re & Nancy Pasquale Robert & Christina Rhinehart Brian & Chris Rieger« Julie & Boyd Rimel« Michael & Cindy Rogan« Howard J. Rose Elaine Rubenstein Ellen & Lorne Runge Maria & Richard A. Russell« Linda & Bob Ryan« Don & Florence Saleh Richard & Jill Sargent Sisters Janet & Joan Kelly & Tony Scalzo« Jeffrey & Abby Scheer Robert Scheer Nancy Mudrick & Eric Schiff George & Sharon Schmit Mr. & Mrs. Jacob H. Schuhle Margaret Schuhle Janice Scully, M.D. Ruth Seaman Gracia & Kendrick Sears Thelie Trotty-Selzer & Jon Selzer« Rick & Betsy Severance Craig Simmons Nancy & Robert Slavens

Craig & Martha Smith Debbie & David Smith Judith B. Smith Robert & Sheila Smith Harold & Ruth Smulyan Gwen Kay & Jef Sneider Marcene Sonneborn Jean & Paul Soper Helen E. Stacy Anne Stagnitti John Steinburg & Karl Crossman Deborah & James Stewart« Dr. Lawrence Stewart« Jill & Ron Stratton Myrna & E.D. Sullivan« Thomas Talbot Jordan Tannenbaum Dr. Martin & Jackie Talcik Mr. & Mr. Richard Terpening

Laura M. Terpening Christine & Richard Thomas Marguerite Conan & James A. Traver Charles F. Tremper« Gregg Tripoli Jean & John Tromans Lennie Elizabeth Turner« Dina & Gershon Vincow Meghan & T.J. Vitale Fred & Patricia von Mechow« Frank & Alice Vreeland Ann Vaccaro Bob Visalli Kashi & Kameshwar Wali Mrs. Barbara Wanamaker Larry Volan & Sara Warner« Dr. & Mrs. Donald Washburn Mark Watkins & Brenda

Matching Gift Program The following companies will match gifts of their employees, retirees and spouses with a gift of their own to Syracuse Stage. Ask your personnel office for a matching gift form, send the completed form with your gift – and we’ll do the rest!

AT&T Allied-Signal, Inc. American Express Company Avon Products, Inc. AXA Equitable Bank of America Borden, Inc. Bristol-Meyers Squibb Foundation CIGNA Corporation CNA Foundation Chemical Bank Chubb Group of Insurance Companies Citicorp & Citibank, N.A. Coopers Industries Foundation Crouse Hinds Co. – Cooper Industries

Deluxe Corporation Digital Equipment Corporation Emerson Electric Co. Equitable Life Assurance Society Farmer & Traders Life Ins. Co. Fireman’s Fund Insurance GE Foundation General Foods Corporation GlaxoSmithKline John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance The Home Depot Foundation Honeywell IBM Corporation J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Johnson & Johnson

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Silverman Elizabeth Weinstein & Steven Shahan Kathryn L. Kelly & Leonard B. Weiner« Ruth S. Weinstock Anna Giacobbe & Peter Welge« Peter N. Wells Evelyn D. White JoAnne Wickman Elizabeth & James Wiggins Garrett Wikoff Pauline & Robert Williamson Alex & Lola Winter Tina Winter Ivan & Bonnie Wolf Tom & Carol Wolff Lori Ott & Jeffrey Woodward Kelly Wypych«

Kemper National P&C Co. Key Foundation Lever Brothers Company Marine Midland Bank, N.A. McDonald’s Corporation Merrill Lynch Mobil Oil Corporation The MONY Group Mutual Life Insurance Co. NCR Corporation National Grange New York Telephone Niagara Mohawk Foundation Owens-Illinois, Inc. Pitney Bowes The Prudential Foundation Charles Schwab Radio Shack Rockwell Automation Trust SmithKline Beecham Labs The St. Paul’s Companies The Travelers Companies United Parcel Service United Technologies Corp.

Verizon Welch Allyn Xerox Corporation

S Y R A C U S E S TA G E S TA F F

Artistic Director.......................................................................................................Robert M. Hupp Managing Director.....................................................................................................Jill A. Anderson Associate Artistic Director....................................................................................................Kyle Bass

P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F

Director of Production Operations...........................................................................Don Buschmann Assistant Production Manager.................................................................................Dianna Angell Company Manager/Production Management Assistant..............................................Brian Crotty Facilities Work Study.....................................................................................Rachel Ackerman Health and Safety Work Study..........................................................................Hector Aguirre Technical Director..................................................................................................Randall Steffen Assistant Technical Director............................................................................Rebecca Schuetz Scene Shop Foreman...........................................................................................Michael King Carpenters...............................................................Phillip Dyke, Jordan Michaud, Erek Weis Graduate Assistant..............................................................................................Eric Chorlton Student Work Study..............................................................Hector Aguirre, McKenna Vargas Scenic Charge Artist...........................................................................................Holly K. LaGrow Assistant Scenic Artist.......................................................................Kristen Prescott-Ezickson Graduate Assistants..............................................................Loren Bartnicke, Mark Zbikowski Properties Coordinator...........................................................................................Mary Houston Props Carpenter...................................................................................................Mike Gerlach Props Artisan....................................................................................................Jessica Culligan SU Graduate Assistant.........................................................................................Chelsea Jones SU Work Studies..........................................Jessica Crawford, Ashlee Kyker, Emily Liberatore Costumer................................................................................................Gretchen Darrow-Crotty Assistant Costumer/Drama Department Costume Coordinator..................James A. McDaniel Cutter-Drapers.....................................................................Catherine Hennessy, Jennifer Peet First Hand.........................................................................................................Victoria Lillich Stitchers...................................................................................Sarah Alspach, Katelyn Yonkers Craftsperson/Shopper.........................................................................................Sandra Knapp Wardrobe and Wig Supervisor.................................................................................Sarah Stark Hair Stylist......................................................................................................Kristina Scalone Student Work Study...........................................................Kiersten Kozbial-Wu, Abby McGee Master Electrician............................................................................................David M. Bowman Assistant Master Electrician............................................................Miles Dudgeon, ETCP, CEE Electrics Journeyman..........................................................................................Laura Gisondi Student Assistants......................................................................Andy LiDestri, Roslyn Palmer Resident Sound Designer/Audio Engineer......................................................................JR Herter Assistant Audio Engineer................................................................................Kevin O’Connor Sound Apprentice............................................................................................Trinisha Dupree Graduate Assistant.................................................................................Corey Martin Sullivan Production Stage Manager....................................................................................Stuart Plymesser Stage Manager..............................................................................................Laura Jane Collins Stage Management Journeyman............................................................................Erin C Brett Stage Management Apprentice................................................................................Em Piraino 64

S Y R A C U S E S TA G E S TA F F

A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S TA F F

General Manager...............................................................................................................Jon Wilson Comptroller..............................................................................................Mary Kennett Morreale Human Resources Manager/Business Associate..................................................Kathy Zappala Director of Information Management & Technology...................................Garrett Wheeler-Diaz Student Assistant..................................................................................................Justin Ramer Director of Ticketing & Subscription Services........................................................Miguel Tarrats Assistant Director of Ticketing and Subscription Services........................Courtney Richardson Assistant Box Office Manager............................................................................Laurie Lindsey Patron Sales and Services..........................................................Brian Balamut, Dennis Lennox Box Office Assistants.............................................Sophia Blayney, Phelicia Ball, Jalina Brown Luke Earle, Allisha Edwards, Melissa Lawson Priya Smythe, Rupert Krueger Director of Audience Services.................................................................................Lydia Kubiniec Audience Services Assistant.....................................................................................Lisa Doerle Assistant House Manager...............................................................................Patricia Condello Student Assistant House Managers.......Drew Deal, James Mack, Natalie Oliver, Nenad Vukovic Bartenders..........Meg Pusey Anthis, Patrick Cummings, William Loeper, Evan Starling-Davis Work Study Ushers..................................Valeria Berdecia, Manda Borden, Kimberly Castoro, Katelyn Rachel Eaton, Madelyn Gelth, Amanda Gomes, Alexander Aranyi Low, Samantha Lucas, John Michael MacLeod, Alexander Maiman, Callista McMaye, Cameron Reece, Tee Rodriguez, Jenefer Rojas, Nathan Shapiro, Jemila Smith, Claire St. Marie, Brianna Stankiewicz Director of Development...............................................................................................Tina Morgan Associate Director of Development...............................................................Katherine Keeney Development Associate...................................................................................Meggan Madden Angel Appeal Telefunding Manager....................................................................Kathy Zappala Development Work Study Student.......................................................................Justin Ramer Director of Educational Outreach...........................................................................Lauren Unbekant Assistant Director of Education..............................................................................Kate Laissle Education Assistant...................................................................................................Len Fonte Education Intern...........................................................................................Mike Mankiewicz Director of Marketing and Communications..............................................................Joseph Whelan Group/Corporate Sales Manager.........................................................................Tracey White Group Sales Assistant........................................................................................Amanda Kurey Group Sales Student Assistant................................................................................Kat Norton Marketing Manager...........................................................................................Joanna Penalva Graphic Designers.................................................................Jonathan Hudak, Brenna Merritt Audience Engagement & Communications Associate......................................Tionge Johnson Marketing Interns....Imaobong Uwemedimo Ekpo, Brigethia Guins-Jamison, Aqiyla-Kumar Moody Artistic Assistant...............................................................................................................Chris Botek Dramaturgy Graduate Intern......................................................................................Ellie Kaplan Artistic Undergraduate Intern...............................................................Catherine Grace Giddings Interpreters for the Deaf.........................................Brenda Brown, Angelo Coppola, Mikki Evans Sue Freeman, Joanne Jackowski, Sarah Korcz Zenna Preli, Shaun Standford Open Captioning........................................................................................................Chris Botek Audio Description..............................................................................Kate Laissle, Joseph Whelan Community Services Officer.................................................................................Stacey Emmons Custodians........................................................................Kitty Ashby, Les Edwards, Tony Rogers 65

ACCESSIBILITY PERFORMANCES 2016/17 AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW

Sat. Mar. 11, 3:00 S Sat. Mar. 18, 3:00 AD Wed. Mar. 15, 2:00 O Sun. Mar. 19, 2:00 O

HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE

Sat. Apr. 15, 3:00 S Sat. Apr. 22, 3:00 AD Wed. Apr. 19, 2:00 O Sun. Apr. 23, 2:00 O

American Sign Language = S Sign Language Interpreted Performance Series supported in part by Welch Allyn, in memory of Susan Thompson. An American Sign Language Interpreted performance is offered for every production. For the most advantageous viewing, be sure to mention your interest in sign interpretation when reserving tickets.

DEATHTRAP

Sat. May 20, 3:00 S Sat. May 20, 3:00 AD Wed. May 24, 2:00 O Sun. May 28, 2:00 O

Audio-Described Performances = AD Simultaneous live narration and pre-show description for blind and visually impaired patrons. Please call the Box Office in advance to reserve headsets.

Audio Enhancement: Syracuse Stage offers an infrared hearing system for patrons with up to 70% hearing loss. Headsets can be reserved free of charge through the Box Office or at the Coat Room before curtain.

Open Captioned Performances = O Open Captioning is provided for two matinee performances of every production.

A small screen, placed to the side of the stage, displays text corresponding to the play’s dialogue and other sounds. Open Captioning can be viewed from most seats in the theatre. However, for the most advantageous viewing, please contact the Box Office. Open Captioning is supported by grants from Theatre Development Fund’s TAP Plus Praagram, NYSCA and donations from individuals and corporations.

Wheelchair Seating and Accessibility: Syracuse Stage is wheelchair accessible.

Please call the Box Office at 315-4433275 to arrange wheelchair seating.

PROGRAM BOOK Director of Marketing and Communications: Joseph Whelan Advertising: Joanna Penalva Graphic Designer: Jonathan Hudak Cover: Brenna Merritt

Ain’t Misbehavin’ published March 1, 2017 The Syracuse Stage program is published seven times a year. For advertising rates and information contact Joanna Penalva at 315.443.2709. Printed by Canfield & Tack.

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G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N SYRACUSE STAGE 820 East Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13210-1508 Administration: 315/443-4008 Box Office: 315/443-3275 www.SyracuseStage.org SINGLE TICKET PRICES Evenings: Fri., Sat.: $53, $48, $30 Sun., Tues., Wed., Thurs.: $43, $42, $30 Matinees: Wed., Sat., Sun.: $51, $46, $30 Previews: $39, $34, $30 All tickets can be purchased at the Syracuse Stage Box Office or online anytime at www.SyracuseStage.org. Prices may vary for opening nights.

DISCOUNTS Available for senior citizens, 40 and under, and students.

Call the Box Office for prices.

GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Available for groups of 10 or more; additional discounts for student/senior citizen groups. Call Tracey White: 315/443-9844.

RUSH TICKETS Rush tickets are available for purchase at a discounted rate on the day of the show for all performances. Limited availability.

BOX OFFICE HOURS The Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and two hours before each performance.

Box Office phone: 315/443-3275.

Box Office fax: 315/443-1408.

GIFT CERTIFICATES Call the Box Office or visit us online at SyracuseStage.org PARKING Entrance to the enclosed parking garage on Irving Avenue is on the corner of Madison Street and Irving, next to the Madison-Irving Medical Building. For hours of operation and parking costs, call (315) 475-4742. There is an open parking lot between Phoebe’s Garden Cafe and the garage maintained by Syracuse University.

BEEPERS AND CELL PHONES For the actors’ safety and in consideration of the audience please turn off all cell phones; check your beeper and leave your seat number with an usher at the Coat Room prior to the performance. They will monitor your beeper and notify you if there is an emergency.

FIRE NOTICE The exit indicated by a red sign nearest the seat you occupy is the shortest route to the street. In the event of an emergency, walk to that exit and follow the house staff’s directions.

SMOKING POLICY The Syracuse Stage/Drama Complex is proud to be tobacco- and smoke-free. To help ensure a healthy and respectful environment, the use of all tobacco and tobacco-related products is prohibited on the property, including buildings, sidewalks, and parking areas. For more information visit: wellness.syr.edu/tobacco-free QUIET CHILDREN Quiet children over the age of five are welcome at Syracuse Stage performances. We do ask that adults remove disruptive children to the lobby.

TICKET EXCHANGE All tickets may be exchanged. Please call the Box Office 24 hours prior to the earliest performance involved in the exchange. Single ticket exchanges carry a $5 fee per ticket.

Flex Pack holders may make one free exchange per show.

Subscribers may make unlimited free exchanges; upgrade charges may apply. Subscribers who missed a scheduled performance and did not exchange may use their Extra Value Coupon or purchase a missed performance pass for $5.

LATECOMERS In order to ensure the safety and concentration of the actors and the uninterrupted enjoyment of our patrons, latecomers will be seated at the earliest, appropriate break in the performance in the closest available seats.

BUY IT IF YOU LIKE IT! Many of the items featured in our productions are available for purchase. For information contact Mary Houston, Props Master: (315) 443-2437.

TO VOLUNTEER AS AN USHER If you would like to get a backstage view of Syracuse Stage, or would like to expand your social circle, this is the ideal opportunity for you. All we ask for is a positive attitude, a smiling face and the willingness to commit a few hours a month. Please call our House Manager at (315) 443-3219 for more information.

OPEN CAPTIONING We are pleased to offer two open captioned performances for each mainstage play. Open captioning provides a simultaneous display of the play’s dialogue on a screen to the right of the stage.

AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES Simultaneous live narration and pre-show description for blind and visually impaired patrons. Please contact Box Office in advance to reserve headsets.

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT We offer an infrared listening system for patrons with up to a 70% hearing loss. Headsets can be reserved free of charge at the Coat Room before curtain.

SIGNED INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES Tuesday evenings, the third or fourth week of each production, we offer performances for the hearing impaired.

WHEELCHAIR ACCOMMODATIONS Syracuse Stage is wheelchair accessible. Please call the Box Office to arrange wheelchair seating.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CONTACT To be reached in an emergency, please leave your name and seat location at the Coat Room when you arrive. This is the only way we can locate you. In case of an emergency you may be reached at (315) 443-9922.

WWW.SYRACUSESTAGE.ORG Subscribe, purchase Flex Packs, gift certificates, and single tickets 24-7. Information, schedules, reviews and more.

PLEASE . . .

The use of cameras and recording devices is not permitted. Please do not bring food into the theatre. Drinks in Syracuse Stage’s Approved Theatre Containers may be brought into the theatre. Those containers are available for purchase at the Gift Shop in the Coyne Lobby.

ADVERTISER SUPPORT Syracuse Stage encourages audience members to support the businesses advertised in our program.

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