Next On Our Stage
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THE LIVINGSTON THEATRE COMPANY
RUTGERS PREMIERE MUSICAL THEATRE ORGANIZATION
Managing Director
ANNIE MACLIN
Artistic Director
KIRA HARRIS
Production Manager
JOHN BAKER
present
Business Manager
SAGAR SINGAL
March 5th, 2023
Book, Lyrics, & Music by CHRIS KERRIGAN
Set Design
JERRY SUN
Stage Management
MAIA ZABOROWSKI
Lighting Design
ZOE SCOTTO
Sound Design
MICHAEL EINIGER
Asst Director
IZZY BONVINI
Direction by KIRA HARRIS
Musical Direction
SEIRAH DAVIS
Funding has been made possible in part through funding from the Rutgers University Student Assembly Allocations Board, paid for by student fees. The executive board gratefully acknowleges support from Rutgers Student Life and Rutgers Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs.
The Only Thing That Matters is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
EXECUTIVE BOARD NOTE
Hello and welcome to the Livingston Theatre Company’s mini-musical production of our 25th Season, The Only Thing That Matters! This process is always a special one during our season, in which we rehearse for only one week! It is a great opportunity for leadership and collaboration without the month-long commitment of a typical LTC process. It has been exciting to watch new LTC members thrive and existing members take on new roles during these rehearsals.
The Only Thing That Matters is a 10-minute musical that fits well into the theme of our 25th season, in which we will reflect on and embrace being different. With the structure of our society today, it is easy to fall into the trap of trying to fit in, but we would like to represent the goal of standing out. Each of our productions this season reinforces the idea that what makes us different is what makes us special. In this show, three sisters find themselves at extremely different places in life, and they find that these variations are stopping them from connecting with each other. Throughout the story, we see that Ally and Mystie are unable to hear Kerri because they do not agree with how she has chosen to live her life, but once we know the characters deeper, we realize that Kerri did not have much of a choice based on what she has been through. Our differences come from our life experiences. We can be quick to judge others without understanding their point of view.
Kerri represents the story of many survivors who are victimized for their own assault and abuse. To help portray her story, we are donating all profits from this production to Women Aware. Women Aware works to create a society free of violence and injustice. They provide several services to survivors of domestic violence. You can learn more about Women Aware on the following page.
We thank you for attending, supporting, and witnessing this incredibly important show.
The 2022-2023 Executive Board
Annie Maclin, Kira Harris, John Baker, and Sagar Singal
@rutgersltc
The Livingston Theatre Company
All profits from LTC’s The Only Thing That Matters will go towards
MUSICAL NUMBERS
The Only Thing That Matters is a musical performed as one continuous piece of music.
KERRI .............................................................................................................................. Natasha Marshall
ALLY ............................................................................................................................... Chantel Amissah
MYSTIE ................................................................................................................................... Sophia Lund
COMING UP IN RUTGERS STUDENT THEATRE
Cabaret Theatre’s Into the Woods
April 14th - 16th
College Avenue Players’
Clue: On Stage
March 24th - 26th
WHO’S WHO
NATASHA MARSHALL (Kerri) is so excited to be part of this production! Previous LTC credits include Director of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Co-Props and Costumes Designer for Hair, and Stage Manager for Cinderella. She also recently performed as Greg Heffley in Cabaret Theatre’s Diary of a Simpy Kid. She
would like to thank the whole cast and crew for making this such a cool experience! She hopes everyone enjoys the show!
CHANTEL AMISSAH (Ally) is a Political Science major and a Theater minor here at Rutgers. She has been in a few cabaret
CAST
productions including 180 days where she played Laurie , the musical revue, Reaching Out, and OPF where she played Joanne in What are You Gonna Do About It. She’s is elated to be playing Ally in her first LTC production, The Only Thing That Matters.
SOPHIA LUND (Mystie) is so excited to play the role of Mystie in The Only Thing that Matters. She is a freshman majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry and English. She would like to thank the cast and crew for the opportunity to get involved in her first show at Rutgers!
PRODUCTION STAFF
KIRA HARRIS (Director) is very excited to be returning to directing with the Livingston Theatre Company! She is a senior majoring in Music Performance with a double minor in Organizational Leadership and Theatre. In addition to being the company’s current Artistic Director, past credits include directing LTC’s Falsettos, co-music directing LTC’s Mamma Mia, and playing in the pit orchestra for numerous LTC productions. After graduation, Kira is headed to the Barrington Stage Company to intern in their Artistic Producing department. She hopes you enjoy the show - and come see Pippin!
IZZY BONVINI (Assistant Director) is thrilled to be working on The Only Thing That Matters! After a long moment away from student theatre, Izzy is super grateful for this opportunity to once again bring a show to life with the Livingston Theatre Company. Huge thanks to the prostaff and cast for making this show such a joy to be part of <3
MAIA ZABOROWSKI (Stage Manager) is ecstatic to be on the production staff for her first LTC show! Previous shows include Cabaret’s fall Mainstage “Ideation” (Director) and the College Avenue Players’ Comic Relief XXXIV (Director), and they will be on the run crew for MGSA’s upcoming production of “Macbeth”. Maia has had such a rewarding
time working on this show, and she wants to thank her family and friends for their endless support. They also want to thank you (yes, you, sitting there, reading this bio) for coming out to support this wonderful team’s hard work!
SEIRAH DAVIS (Music Director) is so excited to be music directing LTC’s mini-musical The Only Thing That Matters. This is her second show with LTC and her first show as pro-staff! Last semester, she returned to musical theatre after over five years She is very grateful for this opportunity, and is excited to continue working with LTC in the future.
ZOE SCOTTO (Lighting Designer) is delighted to be a part of LTC’s 2023 mini-musical. She is grateful to the artistic team for giving her the opportunity to explore her newfound love — lightbulbs! Many thanks and love to her mom, dad, sister, friends, and two pet goldfish.
JERRY SUN (Set Designer) is very happy to be working officially with LTC once again, and honored to have been given the chance to design the set for this fantastic show. He’s certain everyone will enjoy the cast’s wonderful performances and music. Previous work includes set designing and run crew for The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and generally lurking around LTC shows cursing at inanimate objects. Thanks especially to Kira, Izzy, and Maia, who’ve been incredible to work with over this sadly short process!
MICHAEL EINIGER (Sound Designer) is delighted to be back for his fourth sound design stint with the Livingston Theatre Company! Past sound design credits with LTC include Hair, Falsettos, and Before the Breakdown: A Musical Revue. You may have also seen him behind the baton on the big screen for LTC’s productions of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Enchanted Edition. He would like to thank his family for supporting him in everything he does, and the cast and crew for working so incredibly hard over the past WEEK.
WHO’S WHO
LIVINGSTON THEATRE COMPANY EXECUTIVE BOARD
Managing Director
Artistic Director
Production Manager
Business Manager
LTC GENERAL BOARD
Asst. Managing Director
Asst. Artistic Director
Asst. Production Manager
Asst. Business Manager
Dir. of Advertising
Social Media Manager
Graphic Designer
Dir. of Campus
Events & Recruitment
Music Coordinator
Dance Coordinators
Audio Coordintor
Technical Director
Asst. Technical Director
Creative Coordinator
Box Office Assistants
Annie Maclin
Kira Harris
John Baker
Sagar Singal
Natasha Marshall
Kaila Parkin
Gianna DeVeau
Anne Gambourg
Valerie Myers
Naia Edmonds
Shalymar Rios-Cardona
Mai Chaiet
Dustin Symonette
Lily Mollicone
Zoe Scotto
Michael Einiger
Shaena Harasty
Jerry Sun
Caitlin Huetz
Lisbeth Hernandez
Rachel Mendoza
Patrick Joyner
RUTGERS PREMIERE MUSICAL THEATRE ORGANIZATION
THEATRE INFORMATION
Address
Livingston Theatre Company
Livingston Student Center, Room 121 84 Joyce Kilmer Avenue
Piscataway, NJ 08854
732-445-1775/phone
732-445-2752/fax
http://www.rultc.org
info@rultc.org
Mailing List
The Livingston Theatre Company maintains a general list for patrons who wish to be notified about upcoming productions and special events. For students interested in getting involved onstage or back, there is an additioanl list. To join either list, please contact us at info@rultc.org
Restrooms
Restrooms are located directly behind the flatscreen at the box office table. Additional facilities are located before the ramps, across from the student organizations wing and upstairs on the second floor.
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Concessions
Light food and drink is available for purchase during the intermission and before the show in the lobby.
Box Office
Tickets to upcoming performancs are available through our online box office at www.rultc.org
We offer season subscription packages and discounts for groups of 15 or more.
Fire Notice
Fire exits are located throughout Livingston Hall and Livingston Student Center. Please note entrances prior to performance.
Support
To advertise your business or make a pledge for next season ask the House Manager for information or email us.
ABOUT US
HISTORY AND MISSION
The Livingston Theatre Company, Rutgers’ Premiere Musical Theatre Organization, is a home for theatrical arts at Rutgers University. Founded in the fall of 1998, the LTC provides quality and affordable musical theater to Rutgers students and the communities of Central New Jersey.
MEMBERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
The Livingston Theatre Company is open to all undergraduate students of Rutgers University, regardless of college affiliation or major. We encourage all students to take part in productions, and to attend our open meetings, special events, shows, and auditions. We have opportunities for actors, directors, designers, stage crew, musicians, business people, and student leaders. Each year, hundreds of students from across the university get involved in our main stage productions. If you are interested come to our General Interest Meeting during the opening weeks of each semester, or to any of our open General Board meetings throughout the year.
PRODUCTIONS
The Livingston Theatre Company produces three musicals per year. Our productions run for several performances over one weekend. Throughout our storied history, productions have taken place in both the College Hall of the Livingston Student Center (the new and old), as well as Crossroads Theater in the theater district of downtown New Brunswick, New Jersey. We are dedicated to bringing both famous and lesser known musicals to Rutgers.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
The Livingston Theatre Company is completely run by undergraduate students are Rutgers in New Brunswick from all schools. The head of the company is a 4 member Executive Board, which is elected by the membership, and a General Board that is chosen through applications and interviews. Anyone may apply, and selection is based upon experience and enthusiasm. Production positions such as directors, choreographers, musical directors, stage managers, and designers and technicians are also filled for specific shows via application and interviews. Anyone interested in becoming a part of the company, in any position, should check out the Getting Involved links at the top of the page for more information.
LTC ALUMNI
After a storied history, the LTC has established a strong base of alumni who continue their support to the organization. We always love having our alumni back, and enjoy a strong support system from them as well.
2021-2022 Season
Sweet Charity Falsettos
Cinderella: Enchanted Edition
2020-2021 Season
Addams Family
Spamalot
2019-2020 Season
Sweeny Todd
She Loves Me
Mamma Mia
2018 - 2019 Season
Cabaret
Violet
Guys and Dolls
2017 - 2018 Season
Into The Woods
Godspell
Legally Blonde
2016 - 2017 Season
Little Shop of Horrors
American Idiot Oklahoma!
2015 - 2016 Season
Anything Goes
Spring Awakening
Urinetown
2014 - 2015 Season
The Drowsy Chaperone
25th Annual Putnam County
Spelling Bee
In The Heights
PAST PRODUCTIONS
2013 - 2014 Season
Young Frankenstein Hair
Footloose
2012 - 2013 Season
How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Merrily We Roll Along
The Producers
2011 - 2012 Season
The Rocky Horror Show
Bare
Legally Blonde
2010 - 2011 Season
The Wild Party Into The Woods
Hairspray
2009 - 2010 Season
Rent
Sweeney Todd
Tommy
2008 - 2009 Season
The Wiz
Parade
The Wedding Singer
2007 - 2008 Season
The Full Monty
Sweet Charity
Seussical
2006 - 2007 Season
Urinetown
Once On This Island
Baby Cabaret
2005 - 2006 Season
Little Shop Of Horrors
Working
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Ragtime
2004 - 2005 Season
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
A Chorus Line
Once Upon A Mattress
Camelot
2003 - 2004 Season
Pippin
Kiss Me Kate
Company
Damn Yankees
2002 - 2003 Season
Something’s Afoot
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Evita
The Will Rogers Follies
2001 - 2002 Season
Promises, Promises
Jekyll & Hyde
Carnival
Footloose
2000 - 2001 Season
Moon Over Buffalo
The Wiz
Lucky Stiff
Fiddler On The Roof
1999 - 2000 Season
The Fantasticks
Nunsense
Godspell
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