The Play that Goes Wrong - The Story Collective

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CA Lindner Theatre CA Lindner Theatre July 27 - 30, 2023 July 27 - 30, 2023

HenryLewis, JonathanSayer& HenryShields

The Story Collective Presents

By Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields

Directed by Mark Femia

July 27 - 30, 2023 at CHCA Lindner Theatre

Starring:

Brian Berendts • Josh Braden • Justin Hanks • Gabe Hoyer • Collin Jung

• Susan Jung • David Karsner • Kayla Stroud

Stage Manager

Mackenzie Carnes

Artist Sponsor

Technical Director Jim Jung

Presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service under license from Mischief Worldwide Ltd

The Mischief Production of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG was originally produced on the West End Stage by Kenny Wax & Stage Presence and on Broadway by Kevin McCollum, J J Abrams, Kenny Wax & Stage Presence

The Play that Goes Wrong was ﬁrst presented by Mischief Theatre under the title The Murder Before Christmas on 4th December 2012 at the Old Red Lion Theatre in London.

This production is presented by arrangement with Dramatist Play Service under license from Mischief Worldwide Ltd.

For Mischief Worldwide Ltd.:

Directors: Mark Bentley, Jonathan Burke, Henry Lewis, Kenny Wax

Head of Licensing: Sacha Brooks

Exclusive Agent for Literary Rights: Nicki Stoddart, United Agents LLP, London For information about all Mischief works, please visit www.mischiefcomedy.com

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Cast

CHRIS…………….….……………………………………..………….……………………..…..Justin Hanks

TREVOR……………………………………………………………….…………………………. Josh Braden

MAX………………………………………………………………...…….……………………………..Collin Jung

ROBERT……………….………………………………………..……….………………….Brian Berendts

SANDRA………………………………………………………..………….…………………….Kayla Stroud

DENNIS………………………………………………………….………………………..……David Karsner

ANNIE…………………………………………………………...…………….…………………..…Susan Jung

JONATHAN……………….……………………………………..……….……………….…….Gabe Hoyer

Creative Team

Director……………………………………………………………………………..………..…....Mark Femia

Technical Director/Set & Lighting Designer…………………..……… Jim Jung

Stage Manager……………………...………………………………….………Mackenzie Carnes

Fight Choreographers………………….…..…….Susan Jung and Kayla Stroud

Ticketing Manager/Program Designer…..…...……….……..…………..….Will Ellis

Costume Mistress…………………………………………………………..Christine Hansford

Running Crew………………………..…………………Tony Mann, Matthew Rebhun, Terry Webb

Lighting Operator……………………………………………………….Andrew Theademan

Props Crew………………………....………….Carrie Bolander, Christine Hansford, Tia Vanderwoude

The Story Collective

Artistic Director……………………………………….………..……………………….…..Susan Jung

Managing Director……………………..……………….….……………………………Gabe Hoyer

Development Director…………………..………………..……………...………………...Will Ellis

Outreach Director…………………………………..………..………………………..Justin Hanks

Communications Director…………….…..………………………….Jenna Schroeder

Board Members….………………………..………………..…..Julie Carnes, Jane Garee, Molly Milligan, Ben Stevens

Who

Brian Berendts (Robert) Brian Berendts is thrilled to return to the stage after a 6 year absence. He has appeared onstage for numerous professional and community theaters for over 30 years in Cincinnati and Columbus in addition to print and commercial work. Brian is a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner during the day. He is grateful to Mark and the entire production staff for trusting him with this role.

Josh Braden (Trevor) Josh is an actor based in Chicago, and he is thrilled to be back in Cincinnati for The Play That Goes Wrong (as is his family). Though he started acting in theater camps at a very young age, what made him want to continue was the empathy that acting inspired within him to listen to others and approach life from outside of oneself. He was a part of CHCA's theater here in Cincinnati, then moved company for some years to Wheaton College's Arena Theater where he performed in Pride and Prejudice (Mr. Wickham), Antigone (Haemon), and Peter and the Starcatcher (Peter/Boy). More recently, he has been finding work in film as well, performing in Milo (Milo) which is currently making its round in festival circuits. He is forever indebted to his wonderful family and friends as well as his late pet and friend, Cedric.

Justin Hanks (Chris) Justin is a web developer, writer, and self-proclaimed Pokémon master. His award-winning stage credits include Seussical (Horton), Beauty and the Beast (Beast), Wizard of Oz (Cowardly Lion), Children of Eden (Father), Dearly Departed (Royce), Rumors (Ken), and The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Norbert). He is excited to be back with The Story Collective for a whopping seventh time! Not only has he appeared in their latest productions of Variety (Brick) and Orphan of Oz (Tin Woodman), but he now proudly Director of Outreach. Outside of TSC, Justin often performs with Loveland recently appearing in Curtains (Bobby), Mission: Possible (Maxwell), Twelfth Night (Sebastian), and Crushin’ It – the latter of which he wrote and co-directed. Up next, you can catch him in Mason Community Players’ production of Escanaba In Da Moonlight (Remnar) as well as The Queen City Vaudevillians’ monthly variety shows. Justin thanks his family and friends for all their love and support, as well as everyone who is attending tonight’s performance. Hopefully nothing goes wrong…

abe Hoyer (Jonathan) Gabe is ecstatic to be returning once again to the TSC stage! His previous credits with The Story Collective include The Epic Story (Janitor), The Musical of Musicals: The Musical! (Jitter), and Variety (Brock). Gabe is also a member of TSC’s improv group, Collective Effort. Gabe The Actor is grateful for the opportunity continue to perform and create with such a wonderful group of people. Meanwhile, Gabe The TSC Managing Director thanks all of you for your support of this organization and hopes you enjoy the show!

Colin Jung (Max) Collin is so excited to be back on stage with The Story Collective for this show. He previously played Hugh LeSham in The Epic Story with TSC, as well as other roles outside of TSC including Marius in Les Misérables and Naphtali in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. A recent graduate of UINDY’s communication program, Collin has since moved into the film industry and looks to make a positive influence on the world of entertainment. He would like to dedicate the show to The Story Collective for bringing joy and love into his life.

S n Jung (Annie) Susan is the Artistic Director and cofounder Story Collective as well as the Director and Choreographer for ard winning Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Theatre Department. With over 20 years in the business, she has directed over length productions, taught musical theater dance and acting for prep, led/taught over 50 musical theater camps, and taught musical theatre, and dance at the Tony award winning Playhouse in the Park and one of the stage directors for the Christmas show “Awaited.” She is also a mentor for the Jumpstart Theatre Program (pioneered in Cincinnati) through EDTA where she works with underserved middle school educators to help them start and maintain a theatre program. She has won a Theatre Educator Acclaim Award and was an Overture Finalist for Theatre Education as well as several local acting and choreography awards. As a playwright, several of her original plays have been produced in Cincinnati, Arizona, and Utah. Susan maintains her professional acting career with films (including Between Mercy and Me which was released this summer!), regional and national commercials, print ads, and voice-overs while performing regionally with Murder and Merriment. Favorite roles include Abby in The Musical of Musicals the Musical (TSC) , Emily Penrose in Lifespan of a Fact (Falcon Theatre), and Abigail Williams in The Crucible (TCTC). She holds a B.A. in theatre from Northern Kentucky University. Much love to my family.

David Karsner (Dennis) David hopes you have a great time watching the show. He grew up in Frankfort, Kentucky. and currently lives in Erlanger, Kentucky. This is his second production with The Story Collective. He has been in several productions around the area as well as around Frankfort and Louisville. Most recently he has been involved with playing characters from murder mysteries. The roles that he enjoyed the most were: The Pastor in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, The Butler/Levi in Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Robert in The Drowsy Chaperone. David appreciates the fact that you choose to spend your evening with us.

oud (Sandra) Kayla is so excited to share The Play That Wrong with audiences! It has brought her lots of joy and hope it same for you. Kayla has a BA in Theatre and Mathematics University of Kentucky and was most recently seen in Little (Jo) with La Comedia Dinner Theatre. Other credits include Descendants (Audrey) with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, The Musicals: The Musical! (June) with The Story Collective, Elf the Musical (Jovie) with Cincinnati Landmark Productions, and Cabaret (Sally Bowles) with UK. Thank you to her director and cast for this silly experience, her family for their endless support, and God for all His blessings!

Mark Femia (Director) Mark is happy to be back with The Story Collective, last serving as Music Director/Accompanist for The Musical of Musicals:The Musical! last spring. Mark works as the Academy Director with The Children’s Theater of Cincinnati, leading classes in theatre arts and serving as Music Director for AcademyLive and Mainstage productions. His directing work locally has been seen at Cincinnati Music Theatre (Titanic, Chess), Footlighters (The Wedding Singer, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change), and at Cincinnati Country Day School where he served as Drama Director for eight years, working on various productions such as Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Crucible, All Shook Up, The Music Man, Noises Off, and The Mystery of Edwin Drood. He has also worked with groups such as Cincinnati Landmark Productions (Sister Act), Ensemble Theatre (Next to Normal) and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (The Bible: Abridged), and just recently served as Music Director for 9 to 5 at Xavier University and Moana, Jr. at The Children’s Theatre. In addition, Mark works steadily as a freelance vocal coach and music director, serving students of all ages in the greater Cincinnati area. Future projects: music directing Bright Star for The Covedale, directing Boeing Boeing at Mariemont, and music directing both Narnia and Finding Nemo, Jr. with Children’s Theatre.

Jim Jung (Technical Director/Set & Lighting Designer)

Jim is a native of Cincinnati, and earned his BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from NKU. He is a member of Friends of the Groom Theater Company, and has been for over 20 years. As such, Jim has performed professionally in many parts of the US. While his training was aimed at work onstage, Jim quickly found his way into backstage

company.

Enjoy the show!

Director

Mark Femia

The Play that Goes Wrong: High Scho

Community Engagement through Artistic Excellence

Our Mission:

The Story Collective of Cincinnati is an artist-driven professional and authentic company committed to sharing stories and opportunities that connect performers and the surrounding community to meaningful human experiences.

Our Vision:

We strive to blend artistic excellence and ﬁscal responsibility in creating experiences which honor the past, celebrate the present, and imagine the future.