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Welcome to Come From Away!
Tonight, you’ll journey to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, where, on September 11, 2001, 38 planes were unexpectedly diverted. The story captures the unprecedented events that followed, as the town’s residents opened their hearts and homes to more than 7,000 stranded passengers, turning a national tragedy into a remarkable testament to humanity.
Inspired by real events, Come From Away often resonates deeply with audiences. We recall where we were on that fateful day nearly 23 years ago and the profound sense of community we relied on in the days that followed. Today, when this story of kindness and resilience comes to life on stage, I am reminded of the impact we can have when we come together in times of need—despite our differences.
At our theatre, we are dedicated to connecting our community together through live arts experiences that entertain, inspire, and engage. Come From Away allows us a moment to reflect on the spirit of unity, kindness, and the enduring strength of the human spirit through the magic of live theatre. It reminds us that even in the darkest times, there is light to be found in the connections we make, the respect we extend, and in the care we show one another.
Tonight, I hope you will open your hearts to the message of what it looks like to be the best of us that this musical so beautifully conveys.
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JOURNEY TO OZ NOV. 9, 2024
In this fantastic new adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz,” we are invited to go to Oz with Dorothy as audience members become a part of an experiential production, singing and dancing, and acting alongside professional actors.
When the cyclone comes, the entire theater enters the eye of the storm with whisking lights and exciting music.
THE
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MARCH 1, 2025
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the night. She follows snowy tracks and encounters all sorts of woodland creatures, including a debonair snake, eccentric owl and a cunning fox.
But the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist, does he? And what will the Gruffalo’s Child do when she finds him?
UNDERNEATH A MAGICAL MOON APRIL 5, 2025
A reimagining of Peter Pan as told by Wendy Darling. Wendy gazes out at the night sky dreaming of blue lagoons, magical moons and most of all, stories. And tonight, there’s magic in the air…
Fly with Wendy and her brothers as they create the world of Neverland, where time stands still and the impossible seems possible. Even everyday objects become extraordinary under the magical moon. A sparkling new production scored with exquisite live music and songs, enthralling movement and a sprinkle of fairy dust.
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STARLIGHT THEATRE ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS CITY
2024 AdventHealth Broadway Series presents
NETworks Presentations Presents
Book, Music and Lyrics by IRENE SANKOFF and DAVID HEIN
Featuring
KATHLEEN CAMERON TREY DeLUNA ADDISON GARNER ANDREW HENDRICK
HANNAH KATO KRISTIN LITZENBERG STANTON MORALES CANDACE ALYSSA RHODES
MOLLY SAMSON ERICH SCHROEDER JASON TYLER SMITH SHAWN W. SMITH
ANDREW HARVEY CHELSEA LeVALLEY MIRANDA LUZE NATHAN DAVID SMITH DEKONTEE TUCRKILE ANDRE WILLIAMS
Scenic Design BEOWULF BORITT
Orchestrations AUGUST ERIKSMOEN
Casting THE TELSEY OFFICE
Rachel Hoffman, C.S.A.
Music Director SARAH POOL WILHELM
General Management GENTRY & ASSOCIATES Steven Varon-Moore
Costume Design TONI-LESLIE JAMES
Associate Lighting Design RYAN O’GARA
Arrangements IAN EISENDRATH
Tour Booking Agency THE BOOKING GROUP Meredith Blair
Lighting Design HOWELL BINKLEY
Hair Design DAVID BRIAN BROWN
Associate Music Supervisor WENDY BOBBITT CAVETT
Digital Marketing and Advertising ARTHOUSE
Company Manager MACKENZIE DOUGLAS
Executive Producer MIMI INTAGLIATA
MUSIC SUPERVISION IAN EISENDRATH
MUSICAL STAGING BY KELLY DEVINE
DIRECTION RESTAGED BY DANIEL GOLDSTEIN
Sound Design GARETH OWEN
Music Coordinator JOHN MEZZIO
Tour Press and Marketing ANITA DLONIAK & ASSOCIATES, INC
Production Stage Manager ABBY BOBB
Production Management NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS Jason Juenker
MUSICAL STAGING RESTAGED BY RICHARD J. HINDS
DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER ASHLEY
ComeFromAwaywas originally co-produced in 2015 by La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theatre and presented in 2016 by Ford’s Theatre
ComeFromAway(NAMT Festival 2013) was originally developed at the Canadian Music Theatre Project, Michael Rubinoff—Producer, Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada and was further developed at Goodspeed Musicals’ Festival of New Artists, in East Haddam, Connecticut.
The Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council and the 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, Washington, also provided development support.
CAST
(in order of appearance)
Bonnie and others KATHLEEN CAMERON
Oz and others ................................................................................................................... ERICH SCHROEDER
Beverley/Annette and others ADDISON GARNER
Janice and others HANNAH KATO
Bob and others .............................................................................................................. JASON TYLER SMITH
Claude and others ANDREW HENDRICK
Kevin T./Garth and others SHAWN W. SMITH
Nick/Doug and others ..................................................................................................... STANTON MORALES
Kevin J./Ali and others TREY DeLUNA
Hannah and others CANDACE ALYSSA RHODES
Beulah and others .........................................................................................................KRISTIN LITZENBERG
Diane and others MOLLY SAMSON
STANDBYS
Standbys never substitute for the listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.
Hannah, Janice, Bonnie and Diane—DEKONTEE TUCRKILE
Beverley, Diane, Beulah and Hannah—MIRANDA LUZE
Bonnie, Beulah, Janice and Beverley—CHELSEA LeVALLEY
Claude and Oz— NATHAN DAVID SMITH
Nick, Kevin T., Claude and Oz—ANDREW HARVEY
Bob, Kevin J., Nick and Kevin T.—ANDRE WILLIAMS
DANCE CAPTAIN CHELSEA LeVALLEY
TO VIEW THE CAST LIST FOR THIS PERFORMANCE, SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW:
KATHLEEN CAMERON
TREY DeLUNA
ADDISON GARNER
ANDREW HENDRICK
HANNAH KATO
KRISTIN LITZENBERG
STANTON MORALES
CANDACE ALYSSA RHODES
MOLLY SAMSON
ERICH SCHROEDER
JASON TYLER SMITH
SHAWN W. SMITH
ANDREW HARVEY
CHELSEA LeVALLEY
MIRANDA LUZE
NATHAN DAVID SMITH
DEKONTEE TUCRKILE
ANDRE WILLIAMS
MUSICAL NUMBERS
“Welcome to the Rock” Company
“38 Planes” Company
“Blankets and Bedding” .........................................................................................................................Company
“28 Hours/Wherever We Are”* Company
“Darkness and Trees” .............................................................................................................................Company
“Costume Party” ........................................................................... Diane, Hannah, Kevin T., Kevin J., Company
“I Am Here” Hannah
“Prayer”**.............................................................................................................................. Kevin T., Company
“On the Edge” ........................................................................................................................................Company
“Screech In”* Claude, Company
“Me and the Sky” ...................................................................................................... Beverley, Female Company
“Stop the World” .............................................................................................................. Nick, Diane, Company
“Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere” Company
“Something’s Missing” ..........................................................................................................................Company
“Finale” Company
COME FROM AWAY WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT AN INTERMISSION.
THE BAND
Conductor/Keyboard/Accordion/Harmonium—SARAH POOL WILHELM Whistles/Irish Flute/Uilleann Pipes—LOGAN MITCHELL Fiddle—GIOIA GEDICKS
Electric/Acoustic Guitars—AZANA HIGHTOWER
Acoustic Guitar/Mandolins/Bouzouki—McKINLEY FOSTER Electric/Acoustic Bass—ISAIAH SMITH Bodhran/Percussion—SPENCER INCH Drums/Percussion—BRANDON WONG Guitar 1—TONIE NGUYEN
Music Director—SARAH POOL WILHELM Associate Music Director—BRONWEN CHAN
Music Coordinator—JOHN MEZZIO Electronic Music Design—Billy Jay Stein, Jason Howland, Hiro Iida and Adam Wiggins for Strange Cranium Productions, Inc. Music Preparation—ZACH REDLER, RYAN DRISCOLL
*“My Heart Will Go On” words and music by Will Jennings and James Horner. ©IRVING MUSIC, INC. on behalf of BLUE SKY RIDER SONGS (BMI). Used by permission of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. All rights reserved. **“Prayer of St. Francis” dedicated to Mrs. Frances Tracy. ©1967, OCP, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved. **“Osseh Shalom” written by Nurit Hirsh. ©1972, Nurit Hirsh. All rights reserved
Please be aware that a camera flash effect will be in use at this performance.
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST
KATHLEEN CAMERON (Bonnie and Others). Grateful to be here! Regional: Sister Act, Grease, Beauty and the Beast. Writer/Performer on Characters Welcome at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Proud graduate of NYU Tisch Drama. Many thanks to the entire CFA team. Dedicated to her favo(u)rite Canadian, Jim. KathleenCameron.com
TREY DeLUNA ( Kevin J. / Ali and Others ) is excited to bring this beautiful story to life on the road. Chicago credits: A Chorus Line (Al DeLuca), Drury Lane Theatre; Sons of Hollywood (Ramon Novarro), Windy City Playhouse; Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (Matt/Scratchy), Theater Wit. Regional: The Sound of Music (Rolf), and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Linus), Parallel 45; West Side Story (Chino), Hope Repertory Theatre. Trey is represented by Gray Talent Group.
ADDISON GARNER ( Beverley and Others ). Addison Garner, a southern gal from Alabama, is thrilled to be in the captain’s seat. National tour: Hairspray (Velma Von Tussle). Regional: Crazy for You (Irene), Marvelous Wonderettes (Misty), Singin’ in the Rain (Lina Lamont) and the inaugural cast of Hairspray (RCCL). Proud University of Mobile Musical Theatre Alum. Endlessly grateful for family, friends, ATB talent and Sharp Studios for their never-ending love and support for this crazy kid. This one’s for you, Pawpaw. Philippians 4:13 @addisongarner
ANDREW HENDRICK ( Claude and Others ) has been a fan of this show since its inception and is thrilled to be joining the Come From Away family! National tour credits include nearly 600 performances of Fiddler On The Roof (Lazar Wolf), Kinky Boots, Bullets Over Broadway (1st Nat’l), Jekyll & Hyde. Andrew is a co-producer of the popular musical Be More Chill (Bway & West End) and The Secret Garden (Los Angeles revival). Thanks to the CFA creative team, NETworks, Rachel Hoffman/Telsey and Co, About Artists Agency. For Dad, whom I am eternally grateful came home from work that day. Instagram: @andrewbhendrick
HANNAH KATO ( Janice and Others ) (she/ her) is ecstatic to be making her national tour debut in Come From Away . Other credits: Fishing for the Moon (Lucy), Sunflowered (u/s Frankie/Jackie) at Northern Sky Theater, and A Christmas Carol (Fan/Belinda) at Drury Lane Theatre. Lots of love to her wonderful agents at Big Mouth Talent and her family. Soli deo gloria. @hannah.kato
KRISTIN LITZENBERG (Beulah and Others). National/International tour: Sister Act. Regional: Escape to Margaritaville (Arizona Broadway Theatre), The Sound of Music (Gateway Playhouse). Kristin holds a BFA from AMDA
College of the Performing Arts. Many thanks to Rachel Hoffman and the CFA team. Love to my husband Kevin, my family, and the cats! @kristinlitz
STANTON MORALES ( Nick and Others ). National tour: Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (George, u/s Wonka/Salt), The King & I (Capt. Orton/Sir Edward). Select regional credits: The Secret Garden (Archibald Craven), She Loves Me (Georg Nowack), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Percy Blakeney), Jesus Christ Superstar (Pontius Pilate), and … Spelling Bee (William Barfée), LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Award winner. Special thanks to Nicole, Arbender and Tiera at FireStarter. For The Moms!
CANDACE ALYSSA RHODES (Hannah and Others ) is thrilled to make her Broadway tour debut in Come From Away ! Special thanks to Mikey & The Collective, Telsey & Company, my incredible teachers, and friends for their endless support. Extra love to my family and pups. Psalm 37:3. candacerhodes.com @candace.roseee.
MOLLY SAMSON ( Diane and Others ) is overjoyed to share this beautiful story across North America. Select Regional: Engeman Theatre, Hangar Theatre, Axelrod PAC. Recent NYC: Sugar, Surviving the Rosenthals (Theatre Row), The Jury, Soundbites (Theatre Now), Safe Hands (Connelly Theatre), Funny Face Developmental Reading (Alchemy Production Group), and shows at 54 Below. Touring: Clifford LIVE , Monster Who Ate My Peas , Encore!! Forever grateful to the CFA Team, Rachel Hoffman, ATB, Mom, and Chuka (my luh!). www.mollysamson.com @biggymollz
ERICH SCHROEDER ( Oz and others ) is so thankful to be here. He is an actor/musician whose credits include Follies (Young Buddy), Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical (Santa), The Spitfire Grill (Sheriff Joe Sutter) and, most recently, Once (Emcee). He would like to thank “The Baby” Natalie Iscovich, his agent Natalie Kollar, and his friends and family for all their support.
JASON TYLER SMITH (Bob and Others) is so excited to be back on the road, this time with Come From Away! Born and raised in Montclair, NJ, his previous credits include RENT 20th Natl tour, Passing Strange (Youth), HARLEM (Amazon Prime). Jason would like to thank NETworks, About Artist, BP, J&C, his amazing Mother, and his incredibly loving friends and family @jasontyler_smith
SHAWN W. SMITH ( Kevin T. / Garth and Others) honored to join Come From Away and tell such an important story. Recent credits: Rogers: The Musical (“Save the City”), Marvel
WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY
Studios/Disney/D23 Expo; Stranger Sings: The Parody Musical (Hopper and others), Off-Broadway; Waitress (Earl), National tour; Escape to Margaritaville (Tully), Arizona Broadway Theatre. Follow his band ‘Stray and the Soundtrack’ (Spotify, iTunes). IG: @shawnwsmith. Thank you to my friend and agent, Brian, my parents, Rachel Hoffman and the team over at Telsey, and my friends for their endless support and love.
ANDREW HARVEY ( Standby ) is an actor, musician, and voice actor based in New York City, where he lives surrounded by various string instruments and house plants. He is best known for his work in recent productions of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story and is truly honored to be a part of the Come From Away family. Other regional credits include Ring of Fire (Ernie) and Oklahoma (Ensemble).
CHELSEA LeVALLEY ( Dance Captain, Standby ). Delighted to return to this beloved show after standing by for the Seattle Rep/La Jolla Playhouse co-production in 2015. Recent favorites: Jane Eyre (Jane), A Proper Place (Mary), Newsies (Katherine), Big Fish (Sandra). BFA Elon. God is faithful. ChelseaLeValley.com @chelsealevalleyactor
MIRANDA LUZE ( Standby ) (she/her). Past credits: Kinky Boots (Norwegian Cruise Line), The Office: A Musical Parody (Off B’Way), and Little Women (The Palace Theatre). Recordings: Ryan Scott Oliver’s Past Demons and Ethan Carlson’s Her Sound available on all streaming platforms. Special thanks to my husband Nathan and my family, both biological and chosen. @miranda.luze
NATHAN DAVID SMITH (Standby) (he/him). Off-Broadway: The Office! A Musical Parody, Friends! The Musical Parody (The Theater Center). Regional: American Idiot (American Stage), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Arizona Broadway Theatre), Legally Blonde (Palace Theatre), Jersey Boys (Millbrook Playhouse). Endless love to my family and to get to tour with my wife, Miranda, on this production! @nathan.david.smith
DEKONTEE TUCRKILE ( Standby ) is so excited to be a part of this incredible cast! Recent theatre credits: Wizard of Oz, Ragtime, Addams Family, A Little Night Music , and She Loves Me . Dekontee is a musical theatre Tiktoker and has been featured in Musicnotes’ blog and BroadwayWorld.com. Thank you to God, Natalie and the team at LA Talent, Ally Taylor, family + friends, and Joseph for all the support. Tiktok: Dekontee2Clay | DekonteeTucrkile.com
ANDRE WILLIAMS ( Standby ) is overjoyed to be making his National tour debut in Come From Away ! Previous theatre credits: Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph), Sherlock Holmes Returns (Inspector Lastrade) , The Little Mermaid (Sebastian). Much love to friends and family for their constant support, and the entire CFA team. IG: @andreewillaimss
IRENE SANKOFF & DAVID HEIN ( Book, Music & Lyrics) are a Canadian married writing team. They won the 2019 Olivier Award and were nominated for the 2018 Grammy Award and the 2017 Tony Award for their book and score for Come From Away , with the show itself winning the 2019 Olivier Award for Best Musical, three 2017 Dora Mavor Moore Awards, four Helen Hayes Awards, five Outer Critics Circle Awards and three Drama Desk Awards, including Best Musical. David and Irene were also the recipients of the 2017 Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk awards for Best Book. Their first show, My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding (based on David’s mother’s true story) was produced by Mirvish Productions in Toronto and played and won best musical awards across North America, with Sankoff and Hein performing in most productions. They are currently working on projects with Disney, Warner Bros. and Netflix. Irene and David are the recipients of the Good Neighbour Award from the Four Freedoms Park Conservancy and the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada. They are proud members of the Dramatists Guild, Writer’s Guild East and ASCAP. “Immeasurable thanks to everyone who helped us on this journey and to our extraordinary friends from Away and in Newfoundland for inspiring and trusting us to tell your story.” @sankoffandhein.
CHRISTOPHER ASHLEY ( Director ). Artistic Director, La Jolla Playhouse. Director of the Apple TV+ film of Come From Away and the Netflix release of Diana: The Musical. Recipient of 2017 Tony, Outer Critics Circle, Craig Noel and Helen Hayes awards; Drama Desk and Dora Award nominations for Come From Away . Other Broadway credits include Diana: The Musical, Escape to Margaritaville, Memphis (Tony Award nomination), Xanadu, Leap of Faith, All Shook Up, The Rocky Horror Show (Tony Award nomination). West End: Come From Away (Olivier Award nomination), Memphis. New York: Blown Sideways Through Life, Jeffrey, The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told, Valhalla, Regrets Only, Wonder of the World, Communicating Doors, Bunny Bunny, The Night Hank Williams Died, Fires in the Mirror (Lucille Lortel Award). Kennedy Center: Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, The Lisbon Traviata. La Jolla Playhouse selected credits: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Darrell Hammond Project, Hollywood, His Girl Friday, Glengarry Glen Ross, Restoration. TV/film: Lucky Stiff, Jeffrey; American Playhouse, PBS: Blown Sideways
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DANIEL GOLDSTEIN ( Direction Restager ). Broadway: Godspell. Off-Broadway: Tamar of the River, Lower Ninth, Indoor/Outdoor. Regional: Huntington, Williamstown, Goodspeed, O’Neill, among others. Japan: A New Brain, Gekido, Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Japan). Writing: Unknown Soldier (original cast album available on Ghostlight Records), Row, Orange Crush . 2016 Kleban Prize for Most Promising Librettist. Children: Gracie and Ezra. danielgoldsteincreative.com.
KELLY DEVINE (Choreographer). Broadway: Diana, Come From Away (Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations), Rocky (Tony and Drama Desk nominations), Rock of Ages, Dr. Zhivago, Escape to Margaritaville Off-Broadway: Rock of Ages, Fat Camp, Toxic Avenger. International: Come From Away (London, 2019 Olivier Award: Best Choreography), Glory Ride (Director, London), Rocky (Germany), Dr. Zhivago (Australia and Korea), Rock of Ages (London, U.K., Toronto and Australia), Cabaret, Romeo and Juliet (Stratford Shakespeare Festival). Opera: Faust (Metropolitan Opera and London ENO), Wozzeck (SD Opera). Regional: Diana, Peter and the Starcatcher, Come From Away (La Jolla Playhouse). TV: “Pretty Little Liars”, “Katy Keene”, “Modern Love”, “Mozart in the Jungle”, “Wormwood”. Film: Detroit, The Upside, Happy Texas . Kelly is the director/choreographer of Enter the Dragon, with music by Danny Elfman and a world premiere slated for Las Vegas. Kelly is developing several projects, including a new musical with David Foster.
RICHARD J. HINDS ( Musical Staging Restager ). Broadway: Company, Come From Away, Newsies, Jekyll & Hyde, Il Divo: A Musical Affair . West End: Elf, Come From Away. Off-Broadway: Here Lies Love. National/ U.K. tour: 9 to 5, High School Musical . Regional: La Jolla Playhouse, Old Globe, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, The REV, Gateway Playhouse, Ogunquit Playhouse, Flat Rock Playhouse. TV: “Encore!” (Disney+), “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”, “America’s Got Talent”, “The Bethenny Show” and “Good Afternoon America”. @richardjhinds.
BEOWULF BORITT ( Set Designer ). Broadway: Act One (Tony Award); New York, New York; The Scottsboro Boys; and Therese Raquin (Tony nominations). Additional Broadway credits: Come From Away, The Piano Lesson, Freestyle Love Supreme, Be More Chill, The New One, Bernhardt/Hamlet, Meteor Shower, A Bronx Tale, Prince of Broadway, Hand to God, Sondheim on Sondheim, … Spelling Bee, LoveMusik, Rock of Ages, Chaplin.
Broadway Revivals: On the Town , Sunday in the Park…. Off-Broadway: 100 shows, including The Last Five Years, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, Sleepwalk With Me and Miss Julie . He has designed for The NYC Ballet and the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and around the world in England, Russia, China, Australia and Japan. 2007 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence. His book about Broadway set design, Transforming Space Over Time, is available wherever books are sold.
TONI-LESLIE JAMES ( Costume Design ).
Broadway: Jitney; Amazing Grace; Lucky Guy; The Scottsboro Boys; Finian’s Rainbow; Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life; Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom ; King Hedley II ; One Mo’ Time ; The Wild Party ; Marie Christine ; Footloose ; The Tempest ; Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 ; Angels in America ; Chronicle of a Death Foretold ; and Jelly’s Last Jam . Ms. James is the Head of Design at the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Theatre.
HOWELL BINKLEY ( Lighting Design ).
Broadway: Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of The Tempations, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, Come From Away (2017 Tony nom.), A Bronx Tale, Hamilton (2016 Tony winner/2018 Olivier Award winner), After Midnight (2014 Tony nom.), How to Succeed (2011 Tony nom.), West Side Story (2009 Tony nom.), In the Heights (2008 Tony nom.), Jersey Boys (2006 Tony winner), Avenue Q, Parade, Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993 Tony nom./ Olivier and Dora award winner). Co-Founder/ Resident Lighting Designer (1987-2020), Parsons Dance. 2006 and 2016 Henry Hewes Design Awards for Jersey Boys and Hamilton. hemsleylightingprograms.com/howell-binkleyfellowship
GARETH OWEN ( Sound Design ). Olivier Awards for Come From Away, Memphis and Merrily We Roll Along; nominations for Back to the Future, Bat Out of Hell, and Top Hat. Tony Award winner for MJ: The Musical; nominations for & Juliet, End of the Rainbow, and A Little Night Music. Currently: Back to the Future, MJ: The Musical, & Juliet, and Mamma Mia! The Party in London’s West End, Disney’s The Little Mermaid , Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Come From Away worldwide. More than 280 other commercial musicals around the world.
DAVID BRIAN BROWN ( Hair Design ). Broadway highlights: Moulin Rouge, Travesties, Frozen, Dear Evan Hansen, War Paint (Drama Desk Award), She Loves Me (Drama Desk nomination), The Curious Incident…, Gigi, The Bridges of Madison County, If/Then, Macbeth, Death of a Salesman, Follies, Sister Act, Shrek, Legally Blonde, Spamalot, Tarzan, Nine, Gypsy,
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Cometh, Chicago, Sideshow, Steel Pier . Film/ TV credits: Peter Pan Live (NBC), The Sound of Music Live (NBC), It’s Complicated, Angels in America (Emmy nominated), Too Wong Foo….
AUGUST ERIKSMOEN ( Orchestrations ). Broadway orchestrations: Bright Star (Tony nomination), Gigi, First Date, Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway (additional orchestrations), The Addams Family (dance arrangements, additional orchestrations), Memphis (dance arrangements), Million Dollar Quartet (associate music supervisor), Ring of Fire (associate MD), All Shook Up (MD), Rent (associate conductor). Off- Broadway: Bare, Romantic Poetry, Walmartopia, Imperfect Chemistry . Other: Disney’s Descendants (Andrew Lippa’s “Evil Like Me”), 2011 Billboard Music Awards, I Am Harvey Milk, I Am Anne Hutchinson, James and the Giant Peach.
IAN EISENDRATH ( Music Supervisor & Arrangements ) is the Olivier Award-winning, Grammy-nominated music supervisor, music producer arranger and music director for theatre, film and television. Film & Television: Executive Music Producer for Disney’s Snow White ; K-POP: Demon Hunters (Sony); Only Murders In The Building Season 3 (Hulu); Spirited (Apple); Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (Sony); Diana (Netflix); Fox TV’s A Christmas Story Live ; and Come From Away (Apple TV+). Selected Theatre: Music Supervisor and Arranger for the Broadway, Toronto, North American, Australian and U.K. companies of Come From Away, Diana (Broadway), A Christmas Story (Broadway & National Tour), and multiple projects at La Jolla Playhouse, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Symphony, ACT, TUTS, Ordway, Casa Mañana, and the Banff Centre for the Arts. University of Michigan graduate.
WENDY BOBBITT CAVETT ( Associate Music Supervisor). Broadway and Off-Broadway credits: Come From Away. Hamilton, Mamma Mia!, The Scarlet Pimpernel, A Year with Frog and Toad, The Most Happy Fella, and A Tale of Two Cities . National and International credits: The Who’s Tommy, Mamma Mia!, and A Chorus Line. Coming soon is SuperYou, a breathtaking contermporary rock musical about a woman who rediscovers her true voice in life and in art when her comic book superheroine creations come to life. Wendy is on the theatre faculty of Wagner College.
SARAH POOL WILHELM ( Music Director ) National Tour: Something Rotten! Other highlights: Somewhere Over the Border (world premiere), Cinderella, In the Heights, Lend Me a Tenor: the Musical, Crazy for You, RENT, The Spitfire Grill, On the Town, Into the Woods. Much love and many thanks to Andrew,
Mom&Dad&Sam, Benedict, Kat, and Toby the doggo. B.M. Piano Performance (DBU); M.M. Vocal Coaching (OCU). @spoolhelm
JOHN MEZZIO ( Music Coordinator ) has conducted national tours including State Fair starring John Davidson, Victor Victoria starring Toni Tennille, and Cinderella starring Eartha Kitt and Debbie Gibson. Additionally, Mr. Mezzio was Associate Conductor for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express at the Las Vegas Hilton. National Tours: Oklahoma!, The Producers, Spring Awakening, Hairspray, The Book of Mormon, A Bronx Tale, Beauty and the Beast, and Fiddler on the Roof.
THE BOOKING GROUP ( Tour Booking Agency ) has represented 28 Tony Award ® winning Best Musicals and Plays. Current tours include The Book of Mormon, Chicago, Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, Funny Girl, Hadestown, Hairspray, Hamilton, Mamma Mia!, Mean Girls, MJ The Musical, Mrs. Doubtfire, My Fair Lady, Pretty Woman, Six, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, To Kill A Mockingbird, Waitress and The Wiz. Future tours include: A Wonderful World, How to Dance in Ohio, The Karate Kid, Parade, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Some Like It Hot and Sweeney Todd.
THE TELSEY OFFICE ( Casting ). With offices in both New York and Los Angeles, The Telsey Office casts for theater, film, television, and commercials. The Telsey Office is dedicated to creating safe, equitable, and anti-racist spaces through collaboration, artistry, heart, accountability, and advocacy. www.thetelseyoffice.com
MACKENZIE DOUGLAS ( Company Manager ). National Tours: Waitress, Fiddler on the Roof (dir. Bartlett Sher), Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Anastasia. Regional: Shakespeare Theatre Company, Olney Theatre Company. BA: Arts Management and Stage Management, Emerson College. Dog mom to Berkeley. “Human kid” to Canadians Mary and Geord.
KATE FRIESEN (Assistant Company Manager) is thrilled to be back on The Rock sharing this beautiful story of humanity! National Tours: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Elf, Annie, Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Thank you to my favorite theatre buddy, Ma, for your constant support & encouragement.
ABBY BOBB ( Production Stage Manager ) (she/her). From Richmond, VA, is so honored to be sharing this incredible story across North America. Tour Credits: Fiddler on the Roof , A Chorus Line (Tokyo, Japan), South Pacific, An American in Paris, Legally Blonde the Musical. Regional/Dance Highlights: Bright Star, Last 5 Years , Private Lives, Richmond Ballet’s: The
WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY
Nutcracker, American Dance Festival (Durham, NC), Chita Rivera Awards. Much love to my family, Weston, and our pups.
GLORIA BONTRAGER-THOMAS she/her (Stage Manager) is from St. Louis, MO. and is so excited to join the CFA family! Regional: Romeo and Juliet, Notre Dame Shakespeare, Death of a Salesman, The Light, Skeleton Crew, EUBIE!, St. Louis Black Repertory Company.
ARTHOUSE ( Digital Marketing and Advertising ), is a full-service digital agency that partners with forward-thinking advertisers in the strategy and design of innovative brand campaigns. Services include branding, content creation, social management and media buying with a focus on how creativity & connection drives campaign success. We work with our clients to create campaigns that are beautiful and strategic, converting users into active and engaged customers. arthousenewyork.com.
GENTRY & ASSOCIATES ( General Management ) has managed nearly 250 national and international touring theatrical productions over the past 25 years. Current and upcoming productions include A Beautiful Noise, Beetlejuice, The Book of Mormon, Come From Away, Elf the Musical, Funny Girl, Les Misérables, Life of Pi, Mean Girls, Peter Pan, and To Kill a Mockingbird.
MIMI INTAGLIATA ( Executive Producer ) (she/her) has spent 30+ years working in theatrical production as a Stage Manager, Production Manager, and Producer. Credits: Director of Production Operations, Disney Theatrical Group - Beauty and the Beast (Shanghai Disneyland Resort), Frozen (Broadway), Newsies the Musical (national tour, theatrical film), The Lion King (Rafiki tour), developmental productions of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Shakespeare in Love. Director of Production, Paper Mill Playhouse – over 40 productions including the World Premiere of Newsies the Musical , the North American premiere of the 25th Anniversary tour of Les Misérables (in partnership with NETworks). Production Manager, The Dodgers - 42nd Street (Broadway/Tour), Urinetown (Broadway/Tour), and Bare: A Pop Opera (original off-Broadway), among others. She and her wife, Alicia Duran, are proud parents of their two children, Celeste and Lucas.
NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS (Producer) is an industry-leading producer of touring theatrical productions, committed to delivering quality entertainment to audiences worldwide for more than 25 years. Current and upcoming productions include A Beautiful Noise, Beetlejuice, The Book of Mormon, Come From Away, Elf the Musical, Funny Girl, Les Misérables, Life of Pi, Mean
STAFF FOR COME FROM AWAY
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Mimi Intagliata
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Gentry & Associates
Gregory Vander Ploeg
Madeline McCluskey Steven Varon-Moore
Heather Moss
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
NETworks Presentations
Jason Juenker
Hector Guivas Walker White Alex Williams pesci
TOUR MARKETING AND PRESS REPRESENTATION
ANITA DLONIAK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Anita Dloniak Melissa A. Hazek
CASTING THE TELSEY OFFICE
Rachel Hoffman, CSA
TOUR BOOKING AGENCY THE BOOKING GROUP
Meredith Blair
Rich Rundle Brian Brooks
Jonathan Pearson Maryruth Grabez thebookinggroup.com
COMPANY MANAGEMENT
COMPANY MANAGER
Mackenzie Douglas
ASSISTANT COMPANY MANAGER Kate Friesen
Production Stage Manager .................................................... Abby Bobb
Assistant Stage Manager Gloria Bontrager-Thomas
Dance Captain Chelsea LeValley
Assistant Director Kevin McAllister
Assistant Choreographer/Intimacy Coordinator Jane Bunting
Associate Scenic Design Jenna E. Carino
Associate Costume Design Devario Simmons
Assistant Costume Designers Alexyz Kemp, Neno Russell
Associate Lighting Design Joel Britt
Assistant Lighting Design..................... Amara Payton McNeil, Kat Zhou
Moving Lights Programmers ..................... Jonah Camiel, Alyssa Eilbott
Associate Sound Design .................................................Chris Luessmann
Associate Hair Design ............................................. Matthew Armentrout
Marketing/Promotions Consultant Beth Rohlmeier
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Head Carpenter Blake Shepard
Assistant Carpenter McKenna Brennan
Production Electrician Zach Alexander
Head Electrician Jameson Bernhagen
Assistant Electricians Andrew Beauregard, Hannah Kramer
Production Sound Engineer Mason Wisecup
Head Sound Rachel Hall
Assistant Sound ............................................................. Michael Donahue
Head Props ...............................................................................Mak Jordan
Head Wardrobe ...................................................................... Jeri Meador
Head Hair and Makeup ..................................................... Natalie Piperno
Dialect Coach Heather Hill
Production Assistants Kate Friesen, Hope Jewell, Morgan Randall
Electronic Music Design Billy Jay Stein, Jason Howland and Hiro Iida for Strange Cranium Productions Inc
Physical Therapy
NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy, Inc.
Safety Consultant Bryan Huneycutt
Production Photography Matthew Murphy
Video Services
HMS Media
Creative Services.................................................................Arthouse, AKA
Girls, Peter Pan and To Kill a Mockingbird.
Digital Marketing & Advertising
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Merchandise The Araca Group
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Accounting
Legal Services
HR Services
Erin Baldwin
NETworks Presentations LLC
David F. Schwartz, Esq., Gray Schwartz LLP
Global Solutions, Inc.
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Travel Agency
Janice Kessler, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
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Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Producing Officer
Executive Producers
Associate Producer
Executive Assistant
Sr. Director/Finance
Controller
Director of Tour Accounting
Orin Wolf
Margaret Daniel
Scott W. Jackson
Seth Wenig
Mimi Intagliata, Trinity Wheeler
Hannah Rosenthal
Isabella Schiavon
John Kinna
Jennifer Gifford
Laura S. Carey
Tax Director Pat Guerieri
Associate Tax Accountant
Sr. Director/Booking and Engagements
Director, Booking and Engagements
Engagement Manager
Director of Sales
Director of Marketing
Sr. Director/General Management
General Managers
Associate General Manager
Kim Ngan Tran
Mary K. Witte
Colin Byrne
Stacey Burns
Zach Stevenson
Heather Hess
Gregory Vander Ploeg
Madeline McCluskey, Steven Varon-Moore
Sr. Director/Production Management
Sr. Production Manager
Production Managers
Heather Moss
Jason Juenker
Hector Guivas
Walker White, Alex Williams
Technical Director pesci
Director of Operations
Resource Director
Operations Manager
Office Assistant
Music Coordinator
Warehouse Manager
Warehouse Costume Manager
Pearce Landry-Wegener
Kayla Rooplal
Catherine Logan Blanar
Lisa Loveless
John Mezzio
Joseph Spratt
Bobby Maglaughlin
Warehouse Costume Shop Assistant Grace Santamaria
CREDITS
Scenic items fabricated by PRG-Scenic Technologies, a division of Production Resource Group, LLC. Sound equipment from Sound Associates. Lighting and rigging equipment provided by PRG. Cod by Gerard Studios. Additional props by BB Props. Special thanks to Bra*Tenders for hosiery and undergarments. Selected costumes by John Kristiansen New York Inc. Millinery by Arnold Levine. Leather wear by David Samuel Menkes. Official rum partner: Newfoundland Screech Rum. Piano courtesy of Yamaha. “Mr. Michael’s” underscore arranged by Alec Berlin.
Rehearsed at Gibney Studios in New York.
Special Thanks to Carl Pasbjerg, Alchemy Productions; Russell Godwin, Matt Peploe, Clint Bond, Jr., Nate Putnam.
Savannah Civic Center, Savannah, GA, Monty Jones, Jr., General Manager; and John McCall, Director of Programming, Nederlander National Markets
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Maury Donnelly and Parr, Inc.
Robert B. Middleton, Sr and Meghan Coleman
Financial Services and banking arrangements by Flagstar Bank N.A.
Originally produced by Junkyard Dog Productions, Jerry Frankel, Latitude Link, Smith &
Brant Theatricals, Steve & Paula Reynolds, David Mirvish, Michael Rubinoff, Alhadeff Productions, Michael Alden & Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Sam Levy, Rodney Rigby, Spencer Ross, Richard Winkler, Yonge Street Theatricals, Sheridan College, Michael & Ellise Coit, Ronald Frankel, Sheri & Les Biller, Richard & Sherry Belkin, Marlene & Gary Cohen, Allan Detsky & Rena Mendelson, Lauren Doll, Barbara H. Freitag, Wendy Gillespie, Laura Little Theatricals, Carl & Jennifer Pasbjerg, Radio Mouse Entertainment, The Shubert Organization, Cynthia Stroum Tulchin, Bartner Productions, Gwen Arment/Molly Morris & Terry McNicholas, Maureen & Joel Benoliel/Marjorie & Ron Danz, Pamela Cooper/Corey Brunish, Demos Bizar/Tanninger Entertainment, Joshua Goodman/Lauren Stevens, Adam Blanshay Productions/Judith Ann Abrams Productions, Bill & Linda Potter/ Rosemary & Kenneth Willman and La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theatre.
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The Director and Choreographer are members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, an independent national labor union.
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Heartland Arts KC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that trains performing artists to empower voters. It does so by selecting a new group of local artists and a new local voting issue each year, then producing original shows inspired by partnerships with community leaders, policy experts, and affected peoples in Kansas City. In 2024, Heartland Arts KC was recognized globally by the We Are Family Foundation as among the leading 25 artivists, collectives, cultural storytellers and creative organizers who use the power of art to address systemic injustice.
GROUP THEME NIGHTS
Are you looking to add to your fun at Starlight? This season, take advantage of any of our pre-show theme nights. Enjoy fun activities and great Broadway shows at a discount.
Attend solo, or even better, attend with a group!
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21
WEST SIDE STORY
Attend a pre-show arts exhibition exclusively displaying local artists from the Latino community. Take a stroll around Starlight’s campus and take in the many diverse talents KC has to offer! Afterward, enjoy the Broadway classic West Side Story featuring more local talent.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
PETER PAN
Join us for an enchanting evening as we soar to new heights and embark on a journey to the magical world of Neverland during our “Take Off to Neverland Night!” Take pictures with Peter Pan’s favorite sidekick Tinker Bell, face painting, and more before enjoying the magic of the Broadway show, Peter Pan.
For more information, visit kcstarlight.com/themenights
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The American Royal is celebrating its prominent 125-year legacy of food and agriculture events and educational programs in 2024.
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DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERS
The workforce of the future is ever evolving – as are the required skillsets. To keep up with the change in trends, employers today are placing greater strategic value on employing creative workers.
That’s why initiatives like the Bob Rohlf Internship program are so important. Paid arts internships are rare, and Starlight interns gain hands-on, real-world experience while building the highly sought-after skills of today’s employers.
“I learned a great deal about the industry and am walking away with a lot of skills and materials I can provide to future employers. [My internship] allowed me to further develop a well-rounded set of skills and knowledge.”
-2023 Bob Rohlf Intern
When you donate to Starlight’s Annual Gala, you develop future leaders through programs like this. With every step forward, we’re Breaking Ground.
Our Core Values
Our Mission
Connect our community through live arts experiences that entertain, inspire, and engage.
Our Vision
Be the home for accessible live arts experiences for all generations.
We communicate and cooperate in order to build strong relationships, cultivate diverse perspectives, and achieve our shared goals.
We deliver quality, value, and consistency in our programs and services; and accept and transparently share the results of our decisions and actions.
Collaboration Accountability Service
We apply a people-first mentality of empathy, kindness, helpfulness, and respect in all our interactions.
Creativity
We celebrate the positive impact of the live arts by committing to continual learning, improvement, and innovation that strengthens our work, and our legacy.
I.D.E.A.
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Bring a Group to Starlight
Experience the best of Broadway at Starlight Theatre! With affordable pricing and a beautiful outdoor venue, Starlight is the perfect outing for your group. Plus, groups get exclusive benefits including:
Up to 25% off ticket prices for groups of 10+
Priority seating
Personalized service from our Group Sales Coordinator
Flexible payment options
Fundraising opportunities for nonprofit partners
Let Starlight help you create a night under the stars this summer with a personalized group experience.
For more information about group tickets, contact Gabriel van Dyne, Group Sales Coordinator at (816) 997-1137 or groups@kcstarlight.com.
GUEST INFORMATION
Weather Policy
All events are held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, Starlight may delay a performance for an hour or more before deciding to cancel or continue. If a weather-related delay is needed, we will communicate updates via the public access system, event staff, and at kcstarlight.com/alerts.
On the rare occasion when Starlight is unable to present the majority of a show due to weather or other circumstances, guests may exchange their tickets at no charge for another performance of the same show. Season ticket holders always have this privilege, regardless of weather. The face value of the ticket will be applied to the new performance. To make an exchange, call Starlight Ticket Services at (816) 363-7827.
Security Screening Policy
To ensure the safety and security of our guests, Starlight reserves the right to inspect persons, parcels, or clothing capable of concealing or carrying prohibited items in the venue.
Photography
Use of professional photography equipment or recording devices (video, audio, or other medium) is prohibited to use during a performance without prior written consent. By attending a Starlight performance, guests give their consent to be photographed or recorded by talent, venue, or their contractors.
Smoking Areas
Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the venue except the North Lawn and east of the Encore Deck. While medical and recreational marijuana is legal, Starlight Theatre is private property and marijuana is prohibited.
Accessibility
Starlight is committed to making performances accessible to all guests. Accessible parking is available in the Yellow Lot (near Gate 6). State-issued disabled license plate or placard will allow guests entry to accessible parking as space allows.
Mobile Assistance Shuttles
Complimentary curb-to-curb shuttle service is provided to guests with mobility challenges. Starlight operates multi-passenger shuttles that have designated stops in both Yellow and Red paved parking lots. Shuttles provide needed transport to and from Gate 8.
GUEST INFORMATION
Guest Drop-Off
Starlight personnel are available to provide wheelchair assistance to a seat location prior to the show and back to the gate’s drop off point after the show. Please contact a member of our GuestAssist staff if you need assistance or text us at (816) 278-7827 for on-site help.
Restrooms
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located throughout the venue. A companion restroom is available near the Encore Deck closest to Gate 6.
Assistive Listening Services
Starlight offers free assistive listening devices at every Broadway performance. Sunday night Broadway performances are interpreted for hearing-impaired guests.
Sight-Impaired Services
Saturday night Broadway performances are described for visually impaired guests by Audio-Reader Network. Devices for the audio description service are free and available at the Guest Information Kiosk.
Sensory Kits
In partnership with Variety KC, Starlight offers sensory kits for guests in need of noise-canceling headsets, weighted blankets, and fidget toys. Sensory kits may be checked out at the Guest Information Kiosk.
If you need assistance at any time while at Starlight Theatre, please:
Contact a member of our team: Guest Assist staff (in royal blue shirts), Ushers and Volunteer Ambassadors (in navy blue shirts), or Security personnel (in black shirts).
Visit a Guest Information Kiosk in the venue or text us at (816) 278-7827.
Other Questions?
Visit kcstarlight.com/faqs or call (816) 363-7827
Administration
Lindsey Rood-Clifford
President + C.E.O.
Jacques’ Hassen
V.P. of Employee Experience
Mandi Wright
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Baylee McMillin
Accounting Manager
Maren Peterson
Accountant
Taylor Carter Executive Assistant
Community Engagement
Alex Jones
V.P. of Community Engagement
Dr. Andy Pierce
Community Engagement Manager
Katherine Tolbert
Community Engagement Manager
Brice Turner
Community Engagement Coordinator
Katie McKernan
Community Engagement Coordinator
Marketing + Sales
Bess Wallerstein Huff
V.P. of Marketing + Sales
Cindy Fasl
Director of Ticketing
Jeff Miller
Director of Sales
Ken McClain
Director of Guest Experience
Rachel Bliss
Director of Marketing
Bryce Jones
Multimedia Manager
Colin Bennett
Digital Marketing Manager
STAFF
Jodi Olson Kidney
Content Marketing Manager
Samantha Wolowicz
Event Night Supervisor
Tanis Ham
Ticket Services Supervisor
Grace Linn
Graphic Designer
Emily Leritz
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Gabriel Van Dyne
Group Sales Coordinator
Trinidy Thompson
Special Events + Sales Coordinator
Operations
Deb Churchill
V.P. of Operations
Phil Butler
Facilities Manager
Molly Flanery
House Manager
Chris Kindell
Senior Facilities Technician
Archie George
Facilities Technician
Robbie Sharp
Facilities Technician
Clayton Williams
Horticulture Supervisor
Christian Schoolcraft
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Philanthropy
Andrew Lang
V.P. of Philanthropy
Denton Williams
Philanthropic Events Manager
Erin Olm-Shipman
Donor Relations Manager
Juliana Tran-Castillo
Donor Relations Manager
Sydney Slavin
Grants + Donor
Communications Manager
Claire McEwen
Philanthropy Coordinator
Programming + Production
Caroline Gibel
V.P. of Programming + Production
Kent Andel
Associate Producer
Aaron M. Clark
Technical Director
Ryan Britton
Audio Manager
Kerstin Messmer
Production Technician
Programming +
Information Systems (IS)
Bill Waugh
V.P. of Concert Programming + Information Systems
Genie Haggard
Programming Manager
Megan McCranie
Guest Experience Systems Manager
Owain Howell
Information Systems Manager
- Jaime Bartley, RN Director of Nursing, Transplant
Every day my team and I try to give hope, and sometimes life itself, to patients and their families. It’s an amazing privilege. But it comes with the feeling of wondering if we could do even more. Then a card comes. Those few kind words remind us of the difference we’re making. There’s no better feeling than that.
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