by Matthew Lombardo
DIRECTED BY CHUCK RAGSDALE
MARC ROBIN
EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC PRODUCER
PRESENTS THE FULTON THEATRE PRODUCTION OF
by Matthew Lombardo
JASON BURGESS SCENIC DESIGNER
AJ ROBBINS SOUND DESIGNER
MARK JOHNSON* PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
GEORGE HORROCKS LIGHTING DESIGNER
ANTHONY M LASCOSKIE, JR. COSTUME AND WIG DESIGNER
MEG VALENTINE PROPS DESIGNER
JOEY ABRAMOWICZ CASTING DIRECTOR
CHARIS LEOS*
UNDERSTUDY HEATHER PLANK
DIRECTED BY
CHUCK RAGSDALE
DECEMBER 6 - DECEMBER 29
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
WHO’S HOLIDAY! was originally produced by Whoville Theatrical, Scott and Jenny Beck, Jason Shaw, Ken Fakler, Drew Desky/Dane Levens and Darren Bagert at The Westside Theatre in New York City on November 20, 2017
Who’s Holiday! is produced by special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing Inc, NYC www.broadwayplaypublishing.com
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Charis Leos* ACTING COMPANY
UNDERSTUDY
Heather Plank
CHARIS LEOS* (Cindy Lou Who) Charis is thrilled to be spending the holidays at The Fulton, where she most recently appeared as Genie in Beautiful, Roz in 9 to 5, Alice in Titanic and Annie Wilkes in Misery. A long standing member of Actors’ Equity, she has performed at Portland Stg, MSMT, Walnut St, Pioneer Thtr, New London, Riverside, PCLO, TUTS, Dallas Thtr Ctr, Second Stage, Stage West, Gateway Plyhs, Northern Stg, Plaza Thtr, Casa Manana, North Shore, Maltz Jupiter, Tuacahn and many others. CLG. See CharisLeos.com
HEATHER PLANK (u/s Cindy Lou Who) Heather is thrilled to make her debut at the Fulton! Some of her favorite theatre credits include Moon Over Buffalo (Charlotte Hay), Biloxi Blues (Rowena), Chapter Two (Jennie Malone), and several performances of Blithe Spirit at the Walnut Street Theatre (Mrs. Bradman understudy). Heather studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, NYU, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She has numerous TV and film credits, including M. Night Shyamalan’s Servant on Apple TV+. heather-plank.com
WHO’S WHO PRODUCTION
JOEY ABRAMOWICZ (Casting Director) 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
JASON BURGESS (Scenic Designer) Jason’s notable connection to the Lancaster arts community is his collaboration with the historic Fulton Opera House. His passion to visually tell a story has been a part of the Fulton’s cultural significance since 2009. Designing shows such as Sleeping Beauty, Junie B Jones and numerous elements (1937 Oldsmobile/A Christmas Story, Grease Lightning/Grease ) for the Mainstage Shows. This is Mr. Burgess’s debut designing a show for the Studio Series.
GEORGE HORROCKS (Lighting Designer) recently joined The Fulton’s production team as Master Electrician and is excited for the opportunity to design in the Studio Theatre. With experience across the East Coast, including The Theatre Lab at FAU, The Maltz Jupiter Theatre, The Rev Theatre Company (formerly Merry-Go-Round Playhouse), Williamstown Theatre Festival, and the Contemporary American Theatre Festival, George is drawn to the collaborative nature intrinsic to theatre.
MARK JOHNSON (Production Stage Manager) Mark feels incredibly blessed to spend the holidays with his friend Charis at our beloved Fulton Theatre. Previous credits at the Fulton include Dreamgirls, Ghost, Sophisticated Ladies, and Misery. Elsewhere, Mark is a frequent collaborator with Maine State, Chester Theatre Company, and Riverside Theatre. Most recently, Mark was the stage manager for the World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss, a musical at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. Love to Amy & Ari, as always (Chuck Ragsdale, you’re cool too). Up next, Mark will be managing Noises Off at Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples Florida!
ANTHONY M. LASCOSKIE, JR. (Costume and Wig Designer) Anthony joined the Fulton Theatre 24 seasons ago. Locally, Anthony has enjoyed designing for EPAC, Theatre of the 7th Sister, Hempfield Dance Theatre, and Ephrata & Garden Spot High Schools. Nationally, Anthony’s designs have been seen at the Riverside Theater, Playhouse on the Square, and Walnut Street Theatre. Favorite shows include In the Heights, Fun Home and The Rocky Horror Show. Favorite hair designs include Taffetas, Wizard of Oz, and Kinky Boots.
CHUCK RAGSDALE (Director) Having appeared many times on the various stages here, Who’s Holiday marks Chuck’s directorial debut at The Fulton and he is delighted to be reuniting with this particular team. Most recently Chuck directed Mary Poppins for The Warwick Center for the Performing Arts where he is currently on faculty. He is a founding member of Core Theatre Group in Warwick, NY. Love and thanks to Marc and Joey for this opportunity. WMTN.
AJ ROBBINS (Sound Designer) AJ is excited to be working with The Fulton Theatre. He earned his BFA in Theatre Production: Sound Design, Technical Design & Management in Pittsburgh. Credits include working with theatre companies like: The Pittsburgh Playhouse, Quantum Theatre Company, City Theatre, & The Community Arts Center (Williamsport). AJ was the A2 at the CAC for 8 years, 3 of which he was also the Resident Sound Designer. His full time gig is working for Clair Global
MATTHEW LOMBARDO (Playwright) Broadway: HIGH (w/ Kathleen Turner) at the Booth Theatre and LOOPED (w/ Valerie Harper in a Tony-nominated performance) at the Lyceum Theatre. Off-Broadway: WHO’S HOLIDAY! at The Westside Theatre (Lucille Lortel Award Nomination for Outstanding Solo Show); TEA AT FIVE (w/ Kate Mulgrew) at the Promenade Theatre (IRNE Award for Best Solo Play) MOTHER AND CHILD (w/ Ann Wedgeworth) at Second Stage and GUILTY INNOCENCE at The Actors’ Playhouse. Television: “Another World” (WGA nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Writing). Regional: Hartford Stage, American Repertory Theatre, Arena Stage, Huntington Theatre Company, Seattle Rep, and others. Upcoming: WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL, and CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER.
MEG VALENTINE (Props Designer) Originally from Long Island, NY, Meg received their BFA in Theatre Production & Design from SUNY Fredonia and has since designed props for multiple theatre companies in New York, Maine, and now PA! Meg is proud to call Lancaster home for all of the live performance and art opportunities the area has to offer. Meg’s Fulton prop design credits include Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Wiz, Grease, Misery, Equus, South Pacific, & Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Enjoy the show!
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, Barrymoore, 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.
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