MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT ONE
"Deus Ex Plaid"..........................................................................................................................................Plaids "Three Coins in the Fountain"....................................................................................................Frankie, Plaids "Gotta Be This or That / Undecided"........................................................................................................Plaids "Moments to Remember".........................................................................................................................Plaids "Crazy ‘Bout Ya Baby"................................................................................................................ Frankie, Plaids "No, Not Much".................................................................................................................................Jinx, Plaids "Perfidia"......................................................................................................................................Sparky, Plaids "Cry "........................................................................................................................................... Sparky, Plaids "Sixteen Tons / Chain Gang".......................................................................................Smudge, Frankie, Plaids "Private Functions: The Bride Cuts the Cake / Italian Wedding / Anniversary Waltz / Itty Bitty Town of Bethlehem / Hava Nagila / Rock-a My Soul / She Loves You” ................................................................Plaids "The Golden Cardigan / Catch a Falling Star”.............................................................................Sparky, Plaids
ACT TWO
"Caribbean Plaid: Day-O / Kingston Market / Jamaica Farewell / Matilda Matilda”.......Jinx, Frankie, Plaids "Heart and Soul”.........................................................................................................................Frankie, Plaids "Mercury / Lady of Spain”................................................................................................................Jinx, Plaids "Scotland the Brave".................................................................................................................................Plaids "Shangri-La / Rags to Riches (samples “The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly”)........................Smudge, Plaids "Love is a Many Splendored Thing”.........................................................................................................Plaids
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ANNIVERSARY SONG by Al Jolson and Saul Chaplin.
©MCMXLVI Mood Music Co. Inc., New York New York. Copyright renewed. Worldwide Copyright Administrator: Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. Used by permission.
CATCH A FALLING STAR by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss. Used by permis- sion of Emily Music Corp.
CHAIN GANG Written by Sam Cooke. Published by Abkco Music, Inc. Used by permission.
CRAZY ‘BOUT YA BABY by Pat Barret and Rudi Maugeri. Used by permission of Wanessa Music Production, Co.
CRY by Churchill Kohlman.
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DAY-O by Erik Darling, Bob Carey and Alan Arkin. Used by permission of Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co., Inc.
DREAM ALONG WITH ME by Carl Sigman. Used by permission of Major Songs Co.
GOTTA BE THIS OR THAT by Sonny Skylar. Used by permission of Music Sales Corporation (ASCAP), copyright owner.
HEART AND SOUL by Hoagy Carmichael and Frank Loesser. Used by permission of Famous Music Corp.
JAMAICA FAREWELL by Lord Burgess. Used by permission of Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co., Inc.
KINGSTON MARKET by Irving Burgie, Used by permission of Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co., Inc.
LADY OF SPAIN by Robert Hargreaves, Tolchard Evans, Stanley J. Damerell and Henry Tllsley. Used by Permission of Sam Fox Publishing Co., Inc.
LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING by Paul Francis Webster and Sammy Fain. Used by permission of EMI Miller Catalog Inc.
MAGIC MOMENTS by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Used by permission of Famous Music Corp.
MATILDA by Harry Thomas, Used by permission of MCA Music Publishing, a division of MCA Inc.
MOMENTS TO REMEMBER by Al Stillman and Robert Allen. Used by permission of Larry Spier, Inc.
NO, NOT MUCH by Al Stillman and Robert Allen. Used by permission of Kitty Anne Music.
PAPA LOVES TO MAMBO by Al Hoffman, Dick Mannning and Bix Reichner. © MCMLIV Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. New York, NY. Used by permission.
PERFIDIA by Milton Leeds and Alberto Dominguez. Used by permission of Peer International Corp.
RAGS TO RICHES by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Used by permission of Major Songs Co.
SHANGRI-LA by Carl Sigman, Matt Malneck and Robert Maxwell. Used by permission of EMI Robbins Catalog Inc.
SHE LOVES YOU by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Used by permission of Gil Music Corp.
SING TO ME MR. C by Charles Ray. Used by permission of Roncorn Music Company.
SIXTEEN TONS by Merle Travis. Used by permission of Unichappel Music Inc.
TEMPTATION by Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown. Used by permission of EMI Robbins Catalog Inc.
THEME FROM THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY by Ennio Morricone. Used by permission of EMI Unart Catalog Inc.
THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne. Used by permission of WB Music Corp. and Chappell & Co.
UNDECIDED by Sid Robbin and Charles Shavers. Used by permission of MCA Music Publishing, a division of MCA Inc.
SH BOOM Published by Warner/Unichappell M
JONATHAN ARANA* (Sparky) has performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall (Take Me to the World) to touring the country in the first na’tl tour of On Your Feet! alongside the original Miami Sound Machine. Favorite credits include The Play That Goes Wrong (here at the Fulton!), In the Heights, The Drowsy Chaperone, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and The Andrews Brothers (cast recording with the original Forever Plaid members). He also appears in Jon M. Chu & Lin-Manuel Miranda’s film adaptation of In the Heights. The Fulton Theatre has become a home away from home, and he is so proud to be back. Follow along: @jonaranathan
TJ CREEDON (u/s Smudge) TJ is excited to be back at the Fulton after appearing in several shows including Titanic, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Sweat. A Central PA native, TJ has appeared on many stages in the area, most recently as Hedwig in Open Stage’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Other recents and favorites include The Last Five Years (Jamie), Tick Tick Boom (Michael), Anastasia (Vlad), Something Rotten (Shakespeare), and Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour).
WILL STEPHAN CONNELL* (Jinx) Will is tickled plaid to return to the Fulton, last appearing as Chip Tolentino in 25th...Spelling Bee. And to return to the role, after two rounds as the overly sanguinary Jinx in Plaid Tidings! Recent credits include Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys (Walnut Street Theatre), Nachum in Fiddler on the Roof (Paper Mill Playhouse), and Apostle & u/s Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar (ACT of CT). Many thanks to Fran, Rob, Karen, Marc, Joey, and everyone else at the Fulton for a great run! @awillandaway
BRAD MYER (u/s Frankie) Brad Myer is so excited to return to The Fulton in Forever Plaid! Previous Fulton credits include Jersey Boys, Shrek (TYA), The Little Mermaid (TYA), and The Very Fractured Tale of Robin Hood (TYA). Recent regional credits include shows at Palace Theatre, American Music Theatre, Prima Theatre, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Totem Pole Playhouse, and more. Thanks to the entire Fulton team for this opportunity and to his family and friends for their constant support. John 16:33 IG: @brad.myer
SAM NAGEL (Smudge) Sam is delighted to return to the Fulton, where he was last seen as Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Favorite credits include Hello, Dolly! (Ambrose Kemper, alongside Andrea McArdle as Dolly), Avenue Q (Nicky/Trekkie Monster), How to Succeed in Business… (Bud Frump), Sweet Charity (Oscar), Falsettos (Mendel), as well as three separate productions of Spamalot. Endless gratitude to Fran, Rob, Marc, Joey, and the entire cast and crew for this incredible experience! @sammynaynay
EDDIE OLMO II* (Frankie/ Dance Capt.) Thrilled to make his Fulton debut! Eddie was recently seen as Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys at The Walnut Street Theatre. Broadway: The Book of Mormon. Touring: The Book of Mormon, Elf: The Broadway Musical Regional: Walnut Street Theatre, Goodspeed, North Carolina Theatre, Stages St. Louis, The REV, and others. Love to Mom, Dad, Cierra, and Britt! Big thanks to Brian and HKA! www.eddieolmo.com / @eddie_olmo
ETHAN REIMEL (u/s Sparky) is thrilled to be returning to the Fulton Theatre in Forever Plaid! He was most recently seen as Peter in Pinkalicious at Keystone Theatrics. Other notable credits include Junie B. Jones (Sheldon/Camille/Lennie; Fulton), 9 to 5 (Fulton), Christmas Crooners (Servant Stage), and Assassins (Giuseppe Zangara; Susquehanna Stage). Ethan is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He would like to thank his family and friends for their unwavering support! Instagram: @ethanreimel
MATT SETZER (u/s Jinx) Matt is thrilled to make his Studio debut at the Fulton! Previous local credits: Fulton Theatre: Ragtime - In Concert, Servant Stage: Little Women (Laurie), Tuck Everlasting (Miles), Susquehanna Stage: Assassins (Balladeer/Oswald), Upfront Theatre Company: Chess (Anatoly). Endless love and gratitude to Ric Chiapetta, friends and family, along with Marc, Joey, and the incredible team at the Fulton. Memento vivere! @itsmattsetzer
WHO’S WHO PRODUCTION
JOSH ALLAMON (Sound Designer) Josh is the Sound Director at the Fulton Theatre and is very excited to once again be Designing in the Tell Studio Theatre alongside this amazing team. Since he began at the Fulton in January 2019, Josh has worked as the A1 (mixer) and Sound Designer for many of the theater’s Mainstage productions. Favorites include Once, Kinky Boots, and The Wiz as A1, and Titanic, The Sound of Music, and Beautiful as Sound Designer. His most recent designs in the Tell Studio include Deathtrap and Equus.
JOEY ABRAMOWICZ (Casting Associate) Joey is in his 7th season as Casting Associate. He contracts actors, directors and choreographers for all Fulton productions. Joey is also a frequent actor since 2005’s Carousel, and director. Credits: Jersey Boys (Bob Crewe), and Sherlock Holmes, Sleeping Beauty, A Christmas Carol as Director. Casting Highlights: Mamma Mia, Titanic, Next to Normal, 5 Guys Named Moe, and Doubt. Love to Jeff, Piper & Jackson. @joeytumble
ROBERT BIGLEY (Music Director) Robert is delighted to return to the Fulton as part of this amazing production team. In his dual career as music director and actor, he has conducted countless shows over the past three decades and served as chorusmaster for the Fulton’s 2018 production of Hunchback. Fulton acting credits include Sound of Music, Mamma Mia!, Big the Musical (TYA), and Newsies. Love to Kendra and the family. SDG! @bigleytime
BETH DUNKELBERGER (Costume Designer) thanks the Fulton and other local theatre companies who have provided her the opportunity to pursue her career in her hometown. Recent projects have included A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and Big Fish as well as Doubt, Grease, Tuesdays with Morrie, and Deathtrap at the Fulton. Beth has also made mascots for Servomation, Sperry New Holland, Gibble Foods and Milanof Schock Library.
DANIEL J. HANSON* (Stage Manager) is a Chicago-based Equity Stage Manager. A few recent favorites include The Sound of Music, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, and Carmina Burana. Dan has worked with many theaters around the country, including Mercury Theater Chicago, Paramount Theatre, Skylight Music Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Santa Cruz Shakespeare, and Children’s Theatre Company. Dan is excited to be working at the Fulton for the first time! He has an MFA in Stage Management from UMKC.
THOMAS HUDSON (Lighting Designer) Thomas serves as a Production Account Manager at 4Wall Entertainment in Rock Lititz. He most recently designed Six Teen Edition at EPAC, where he also serves as Master Electrician and Technical Consultant, Chicago at Ephrata High School, Chess at Gretna Theatre, and Beautiful at Genesius in Reading. He also owns Scary Good Productions in Ephrata, which specializes in Production Lighting/Video Design, Rentals and Sales. Please visit www.thomashudsonlighting.com or scarygoodpro.com for more information.
FRAN PRISCO (Director/Choreographer) Previous Fulton Credits include: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Director) Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Mr. Salt & Jerry) Mamma Mia (Bill) Guys & Dolls (Nathan). I’m thrilled to return! Especially to bring one of my favorites to the Fulton audience. Thanks to Marc, Joey and the entire Fulton Family. Thanks to this amazing cast, musicians, Stage Managers, & Designers. I’m deeply grateful and deeply Plaid. This one’s for my brother John, my favorite baritone.
STUART ROSS (Author) Mr. Ross, besides creating Forever Plaid has Mr. Ross has directed (and or wrote) over 50 productions throughout the USA, CANADA and Internationally. He directed Forever Plaid at the West End’s Apollo Theatre and the film of Forever Plaid. He wrote Plaid Tidings for theatres in the States after the tragedy of 9/11. THE SOUND OF PLAID (a glee club sequel to Forever Plaid – has performed around the world including The Edinburgh Festival. His other shows include: RADIANT
BABY-THE KEITH HARING MUSICAL at New York’s Public theatre); ENTER LAUGHING, THE MUSICAL (DRAMA DESK NOMINATION); THE RADIO CITY MUSICAL EASTER SHOW. His television work includes the sitcom FRASIER and PBS’ GREAT PERFORMANCES. Stuart actually began his directing and writing journey when he attended the University of Manchester. He later went on to study at New York’s Circle In The Square. He currently resides in both New York and Los Angeles.
MARC ROBIN (Executive Artistic Producer) began 23 years ago (guest director in 2001 for Evita), Artistic Director in 2009, and is now in his 7th year as Executive Artistic Producer. He has staged over 450 productions including shows in London, New York, Chicago, and California. He has garnered many awards including Joseph Jefferson, Barrymore, Vicky, and BroadwayWorld to name a few. When he isn’t at the Fulton, he can be found at his second home at Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick, Maine where he recently began his 17th Season.
KAREN WADDILL (Piano & Conductor) Fulton Theatre (Assistant Conductor): Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Jersey Boys, Grease; (Music Director): Holiday Cabaret; (Keyboard): Frozen, Beautiful, 9 to 5; Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre (Associate Conductor): Ragtime, Escape to Margaritaville, The Addams Family, Elf, Sister Act Other regional credits: Alliance Theatre, Shakespeare Tavern, & Horizon Theatre (Atlanta), Dorie Theatre (Hollywood), Hartford Stage (Connecticut)MM from Manhattan School of Music, BA from Wake Forest University
KATELIN WALSKO (Prop Designer) Proud to be the Prop Manager at the Fulton since 2010! Some favorite Groff Series props include: egg salad (Tuesdays with Morrie); miniature furniture collection (I Am My Own Wife); the potted cactus (Other Desert Cities); the full sized Laughing Sailor (Sleuth). So grateful to create and collaborate everyday. Could not do it without Ben, Miles & Riley!
JOSH YENTSCH (Scenic Designer) Josh is a Central Pennsylvania based designer. He currently serves as the Production Manager and scenic designer at Gretna Theatre and is the artistic director of the Hershey High School Theatre program. This marks his first production at the Fulton Theatre, and is thrilled to be part of this production. Special thanks to the production staff for this opportunity and warm welcomes. @josh.yentsch.design
ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (“Equity”) founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity fosters the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions, and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actors’ Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. #EquityWorks
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