Arizona Repertory Theatre's RENT Program

Directed by Brent Gibbs

The Jacqueline Anne Morris Memorial Foundation Production Sponsor l Marroney September 11 - October 2, 2011 l Marroney Theatre APR 10 - MAY 1, 2016 Theatre

The University of Arizona • College of Fine Arts School of Theatre, Film & Television proudly presents an Arizona Repertory Theatre production

RENT

Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson

Director Danny Gurwinf*§± © Music Supervisor f § Monte Ralstin *

Musical Director/ Conductor f Mike R. Padilla

Costume Designer Julio C. Hernandez

Scenic Designer † Alyssa M. LeBlanc

Lighting Designer D. Joshua Hemmo

Sound Designer f Matt Marcus

Technical Director † Angela McMahon

Stage Manager † Jenise Catrone

Choreographer Jonathan Daulby *Member of Actors' Equity Association

Dramaturg Angelina Valencia ** Member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829

§ Member of Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists þ

Society of American Fight Directors

± Member of American Guild of Musical Artists

© Member of The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Unless otherwise noted, all designers, performers and technicians are School of Theatre, Film & Television students. f School of Theatre, Film & Television Faculty Member

†BFA Senior Capstone Project / MFA Thesis Project See Production Staff page for details.

RENT Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

Arizona Repertory Theatre is the professional theatre training company of the UA School of Theatre, Film & Television.

THE CAST Roger ............................................................................................ Brett Dixon Mark.........................................................................................Austin Wright Mimi.....................................................................................Taylor Pearlstein ‡ Angel............................................................................................. Josh Dunn ‡ Tom Collins............................................................................ Matthew Osvog Joanne...................................................................................... Rhetta Mykeal ‡ Maureen................................................................................. Sarah Ambrose ‡ Benny.................................................................................. Brian Klimowski ‡ Ensemble (various roles)................................Aaron Arseneault, Bryn Booth , ‡ Sterling Boyns , Alec Michael Coles, Kierna Conner, ‡ Chandler Corley-Essex, Jamie Dillon Grossman , Shira Maas, ‡ Ali Wood Moser, Audrey Roberts , Colt C. Watkiss * Member of Actors' Equity Association Actors’ Equity Membership Candidate

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UNDERSTUDIES: Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance.

Aaron Arseneault for Mark - Kristian Arseneault for Joanne - Devon Prokopek for Mimi - Amanda Rahaman for Ensemble - Nikki Ruffalo for Maureen.

ORCHESTRA Key I Piano/Conductor................................................................ Mike R. Padillaf Key II Piano........................................................................................Jacob Heid Guitar................................................................................................Abe Marcor Bass..................................................................................... Rafael Carruthers Drums........................................................................................... Dylan Browne

Special Acknowledgments Arizona Repertory Theatre would like to thank Renegade Classics and Gadabout Salon for their contributions to this production, as well as Omar Lopez for his videography and film editing.

ALUMNI NOTES

Matt Bowdren BFA Acting, 2008

Since his time at the University of Arizona and with the Arizona Repertory Theatre, Matt has had the great fortune to work as a acto director, and professional actor, theatre educator. Matt has been seen on stages across the country in New York City and Georgia

Alumn NOTES

Note Scot Gianelli

BFA Lighting Design & Production, 2012

Scot is a New York-based Lighting Designer and a member of United Scenic Artists Local USA829. His designs have been seen at The Guggenheim Museum, Columbia University, New York Fashion Week, Ars Nova, and The Gramercy Theatre, among others. He has Th assisted lighting designers at such prominent companies as Goodspeed Musicals, Roundabout Theatre Company and Center Stage. Recently, Scot incorporated New70 Design Studio (www.new70designstudio.com) as a full-service production design company for live events. The company name is a nod to Room 270, the UA Theatre classroom where Design & Technology students spend most of their time. Scot’s design portfolio can be found at www.scotgianelli.com.

SYNOPSIS OF SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT I Tune Up/Voice Mail #1.................Mark, Roger, Mrs. Cohen, Tom Collins, Benny Rent..............................................................................................The Company You Okay Honey?................................................................. Angel, Tom Collins One Song Glory.......................................................................................... Roger Light My Candle............................................................................... Roger, Mimi Voice Mail #2...................................................................... Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson Today 4 U.........................................................Angel, Tom Collins, Mark, Roger You'll See.............................................. Benny, Mark, Tom Collins, Roger, Angel Tango Maureen...............................................................................Mark, Joanne Support Group........................................................ Paul, Gordon, The Company Out Tonight................................................................................................ Mimi Another Day............................................................ Roger, Mimi, The Company Will I?............................................................................................The Company On the Street..................................................................................The Company Santa Fe...................................................................Tom Collins, The Company I'll Cover You..........................................................................Angel, Tom Collins We're Okay...............................................................................................Joanne Christmas Bells..............................................................................The Company Over the Moon.......................................................................................Maureen La Vie Boheme/I Should Tell You.....................................................The Company

15-Minute Intermission

ACT II Seasons of Love .............................................................................The Company Seasons of Love Soloists ......................................Kierna Conner, Mathew Osvog Happy New Year/Voice Mail #3/Voice Mail #4........ Mimi, Roger, Mark, Maureen, Joanne, Tom Collins, Angel, Mrs. Cohen, Alexi Darling, Benny Take Me or Leave Me.................................................................Maureen, Joanne Seasons of Love (Reprise)................................................................The Company Without You.................................................................................... Roger, Mimi Voice Mail #5..................................................................................Alexi Darling Contact..........................................................................................The Company I'll Cover You (Reprise)...............................Maureen, Tom Collins, The Company Halloween.................................................................................................. Mark Goodbye, Love.......... Mark, Mimi, Roger, Maureen, Joanne, Tom Collins, Benny What You Own..................................... Pastor, Mark, Tom Collins, Benny, Roger Voice Mail #6..................Roger's Mom, Mimi's Mom, Mr. Jefferson, Mrs. Cohen Your Eyes/Finale................................................................. Roger, The Company

PRODUCTION STAFF Direction, Dramaturgy and Management Production Manager Jenny Langf*± Assistant Production Manager Jon Thompson Assistant Stage Managers Amy LeGore, Rachel Victoria Miller Dramaturg Angelina Valencia Scenery & Props Assistant Technical Director Master Carpenter Carpenters Assistant Scenic Designers Charge Artist Assistant Charge Artist Scenic Artists Props Master Assistant Props Master Props Artisans

Deck Crew Lighting Assistant Lighting Designers Master Electrician Asst. Master Electricians Light Board Operator Programmers Electricians

Followspot Operators

Ruth Richardson Inga Kalvaitis Melissa Arnaud, Joshua K. Barnhill, Hanna Lockhart, Gregory Kyle McGinnis, Jack Meng, Marli Ray, TAR 111 Students Yejia Cao, Rachael Snow Andrea Pratt Rachael Snow Alison Conover, Sarah Rose Tamas Yejia Cao Justen Zhang Tommy Chek, Amy Sue Hazel, Dorann Matson, Tory Middlebrooks Kyla Clark, Gina Coniglario, Tori Esposito, Ali Flayton, Kaila Kask, Peter Martineau, Madz Smith-Ledford Fatimah Amill, Domino Mannheim, Sam Schwartz Reinold Kellici Connor Greene, Brie Gonzales, Daniel Kersh Madison Thatcher Brie Gonzales, Reinold Kellici Melissa Arnaud, Eve Bandi, Jenise Catrone†, Brie Gonzales, Connor Greene, Gregory James Houston, Melissa Hughes, Elizabeth Kennedy, Daniel Kersh, Hanna Lockhart, Domino Mannheim, Patrick Charles W. McClanahan, Ken Phillips, Carlos Sanchez, Candice (CJ) Washburn Melissa Arnaud, Connor Greene, Savannah Hutchings Patrick Charles W. McClanahan, Hanna Peterson, Jack Viskocil, Lawrence Ware

Costumes Costume Director Assistant Costume Designers Drapers

First Hands

Maryann Trombinof Abigail Hackney Leah Mednick Foley, Elly Mikula, Sam Kate Toney, Maryann Trombinof, Richard W. Tuckettf Kaitlin Burke, Rebecca Cruz, Marisa Lujan, Hanna Peterson Stitchers Michaela Dannenbrink, Cody Hamrick, Jacqueline

Scheidt, Aubry Stitt, Alex Totillo, Jack Viskocil, Gianna Zamora, Justen Zhang

Wardrobe Crew Heads Kaitlin Burke, Abigail Hackney Wardrobe Crew Eavan Brunswick, Kaelyn Cooper, Ellie Cunning,

Gemma Dick, Ana Gonzalez, Max Protzen, Dylan Welker,

Anza Wiedenkeller, Tim Wils

Sound

Assistant Sound Designer Production Sound Engineer (A1) Assistant Production Sound (A2) Audio Crew

Garrett Seaton John Millerd Marcus Myler Daniel Colecchia, Kiara Johnson, John Millerd, Marcus Myler, Amber Rudnick, Garrett Seaton, Darrin Wood

† Jenise Catrone - BFA Senior Capstone Project in Stage Management, Jenny Lang, Major Professor † D. Joshua Hemmo - BFA Senior Capstone Project in Lighting Design, Deanna Fitzgerald, Major Professor † Alyssa M. LeBlanc - MFA Thesis Project in Scenic Design, Peter Beudert, Major Professor † Angela McMahon - MFA Thesis Project in Technical Direction, Ted Kraus, Major Professor

THE WALL & MARRONEY'S MINIONS In the Marroney Theatre, on the upstage right brick wall, there are names written in black with dates ranging from 1936 to 1988. The names from 1936 to 1956 are on cement and the names from 1958 to 1988 are printed on the bricks. "The Wall" represents some of the best undergraduate theatre students. In those days, each student had to take all of the courses in the department - no matter what their study emphasis was in theatre. Actors, directors and playwrights had to take design, stagecraft and all technical theatre classes, while technicians and designers had to take acting, directing and playwriting classes.

On the last day of spring classes, everyone gathered on the stage and Peter Marroney announced who was going to be able to write their names on the wall. With paint brush in mouth, the student would climb a 25-foot ladder to paint his or her name onto the wall and make history. From 1936 to 1956, the names on the concrete were done at Herring Hall, which was the theatre and equestrian livestock arena. When the "new" theatre was constructed in 1956, the concrete block was cut out and transferred to continue the tradition.

To be selected for the wall meant that a student completed four out of five criteria: had a significant role in a main stage or Lyceum production, designed a major production via lighting, costumes, or scenery; wrote a play, directed a departmental production, and/or performed stage management.

You might recognize some of the names from theatre, film or television. There's even a former UA Homecoming Queen!

MARRONEY'S MINIONS - REPRESENTING DRAMA MAJORS 1960 - 1985 The year 1939 was a significant one for the UA Drama Department . It was then that Peter R. Marroney was hired as the Technical Director in the department. Two years later, he became the head of the department, a position he held for 42 years.

Peter Marroney was "Mr. Theatre." In fact, it was said that if you wished to read a play in your own home, you had to get Peter's permission. He was instrumental in getting the UA to move the Theatre program out of Herring Hall, the equestrian livestock arena, to the new theatre in 1956. Each theatre season, Peter directed four of the six productions; including one Shakespeare, plus a large-scale musical in Centennial Hall. Being part of a Marroney show was an honor, a thrill, a pain...but always interesting and exciting.

Five years ago, four drama alumni formed the "Marroney's Minions" in order to find other alumni from the years 1960 - 1985. The group has grown quickly to 160 today. Marroney's Minions are - or were (retired) - theatre, film or television professionals all over our nation.

The second reunion of the Marroney's Minions is taking place during April 22-24, 2016. They are proud of being instrumental in shaping the UA Theatre program into what it is today. All Marroney's Minions have a bond that was formed by being under the tutelage and always watchful eye of Peter R. Marroney.

DRAMATURG’S NOTES 1996 was the first time in 15 years the number of AIDS deaths began to decline. This was also the year Rent first opened in New York City. The show’s creator, the late Jonathan Larson, was deeply impacted by watching his friends suffer from HIV/AIDS and their lives were one source of inspiration for Rent.

HIV/AIDS devastates the immune system; eventually the body cannot fight off infections, which means the body becomes completely vulnerable to the most basic illnesses. The disease proved highly fatal and early medications made to treat HIV/AIDS, such as AZT, often did more harm than good.

Because of this, those diagnosed early on were often ostracized out of fear of infection. Societal attitudes were indifferent - if not hostile - to those who were diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Eventually, improved medications were created, which have prolonged many lives, but there is still no cure.

The personal influence in Larson’s world is seen through his depiction of the four infected bohemians: Roger, Mimi, Angel, and Collins. Each character meets their condition with varying degrees of acceptance. We are cast as observers through Mark’s camera, watching what could be the end of their lives. Of the four, we see the most turmoil in Roger. Preferring isolation at times, Roger grasps for a sense of permanency in uncertainty through finding his legacy. While others pursue monetary success, or quick satiation of desire, the characters in Rent battle coming to terms with the unknown.

Their lives are lived in light of the constant threat of death by choosing to have courage and find love.

Despite the cruel temporality of their bodies, Larson’s characters have hope. To the aching heart that cannot bear to take another risk, they sing, “There’s only us. There’s only this. Forget regret, or life is yours to miss. No other road. No other way. No day but today.”

- Angelina Valencia, Dramaturg

Learn more through exciting discussions!

Pre-Show Discussion: Sunday, Apr 10th at 12:45 pm Engage in an intellectually stimulating conversation with Dramaturgy student, Angelina Valencia.

Post-Show Discussion: Friday Apr 17th & Apr 29th immediately after the performance in the Marroney Theatre. Meet the actors and production team during a Q&A segment.

All discussions are free and open to the public.

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PROFILES Danny Gurwin (Director) – Broadway credits include How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Little Women, The Full Monty, Urinetown, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Kismet and A Little Night Music (NYCO revival, LA Opera, and Kennedy Center), as well as many shows like Forbidden Broadway and The Thing About Men off-B'way.

Danny was recently promoted to Head of Musical Theatre at the UA and has directed Arizona Repertory Theatre’s Cabaret (MAC winner 2015), The Full Monty, Oklahoma!, The Fantasticks, Nine, as well as Encore! and the Freshman Acting II Showcases. In addition, he has created and directed the Senior Showcase of Talent 2013, 2014, and the most recent 2016. TV credits include Desperate Housewives, Law & Order, among others, and he can be heard on numerous cast recordings.

Danny holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan, where he serves on the Alumni Board of Governors. He is also a proud new member of SDC. Monte Ralstin (Music Supervisor) – worked 18 years in NYC as a voice teacher, director and performer, as well as in numerous regional theatres, national & international tours.

His credits include Mr. Snow in Carousel at Paper Mill Playhouse and Theatre Under the Stars, and the national tour of On the Twentieth Century with Imogene Coca and Judy Kaye, and on TV with Eddie Bracken in Show Boat. Monte played in the European production of Cats and the European tour as Old Deuteronomy, Gus/Growltiger and Bustopher Jones. Monte is in his 16th year at the UA. During the 2010-11 year, he received the College of Fine Arts Charles and Irene Putnam Award for Excellence in Teaching and last year's College of Fine Arts Undergraduate Advising/Mentoring Award. He is a member of Actors' Equity Association, SAG and the National Association of Teachers of Singing.

Mike R. Padilla (Musical Director, Conductor, Key 1) – His work as a Pianist, Music Director & Actor spans over 30 years in San Francisco, Tucson and Japan. Recent Arizona Repertory Theatre credits include Cabaret, Urinetown, The Full Monty, A Little Night Music and Rent.

Mike is also the Vocal Coach for the Ben Vereen Awards for the second year in a row. Locally, he has been seen at the Invisible Theatre, SALOC, The Gaslight Theatre and the Great American Playhouse. He spent 17 years in San Francisco working as a Cabaret Artist, Actor, Vocal Coach and a haircolorist. He studied acting and singing at​Studio ACT and the SF Academy of Performing Arts. Mike also teaches voice when not working at Arizona Repertory Theatre.

Julio C. Hernandez (Costume Designer) – is a Masters of Fine Arts candidate in Costume Design. He is a Theatre, Film & Television Tuition Scholarship recipient, Don L. Caslow & William Needham Memorial Scholarship, and Ann G. Blackmarr Scholarship recipient.

Julio received his Bachelor’s degree from New Mexico State University where he was named “Costume Designer of the Year” (2014). His past productions include Costume Designer for the Borderlands Theatre productions of Mas by Milta Ortiz and The Ghosts of Lote Bravo

by Hilary Bettis as well as Costume Designer for the American Southwest Theatre Company productions of Red by John Logan and Aunt Raini by Tom Smith, directed by Tony Awardwinning director, Mark Medoff.

Alyssa M. LeBlanc (Scenic Designer) – is a third-year Scenic Design graduate student.

Previous work at the UA includes Scenic Design for This, directed by Hank Stratton, and Barefoot in the Park, directed by Kevin Black. After graduating in May, Alyssa will be returning to the East Coast to work as a freelance scenic designer and scenic artist.

D. Josh Hemmo (Lighting Designer) – is excited to be designing for Arizona Repertory Theatre again! He is currently a senior in the BFA Design/Technology program. Past Arizona Repertory Theatre credits include designing Cabaret and Lend Me a Tenor and Assistant Lighting Designer for The Full Monty and Oklahoma! Some professional credits include Lighting Designer for the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation’s Annual Möda Provŏcateūr Fashion Show for the past two years, and most recently, Resident Lighting Designer for Totem Pole Playhouse’s 65th season this summer in Fayetteville, PA. He would like to thank his girlfriend Hanna, his best friend Steven, and all his friends and family for their continued support and devotion. Most of all, he’d like to thank his team for all their hard work and dedication!

Matt Marcus (Sound Designer) – is a Faculty Sound Designer for the UA and is delighted to be working with a terrific creative team on Rent. Recent Arizona Repertory Theatre credits include sound designs for A Little Night Music, This, and The Full Monty. Other productions include Love, Sweet Love, national tours for Theatre of the Stars, Dallas Summer Musicals and Theatre League. In addition to his theatre work, Matt has run live sound for hundreds of national and international recording artists.

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PROFILES engineers sound for the TSO. On hiatus from his audio career, Matt was Property Master for Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. He is a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees, and is President of Local 415.

Angela McMahon (Technical Director) – is a third-year MFA student in Technical Direction.

Her past ART credits include Technical Director for Frankenstein, A Little Night Music, and Reckless. She has previously worked at Tibbits Opera House and the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Angela is originally from Kalamazoo, MI, where she received her BA from Western Michigan University.

Jenise Catrone (Stage Manager) – is a senior BFA candidate in the Design/Tech program with an emphasis in Stage Management. Jenise is proud to have Rent as her Capstone and has enjoyed every moment. Before Rent, Jenise has worked on other productions at Arizona Repertory Theatre, such as A Little Night Music, Lend Me a Tenor, and Oklahoma! She would like to thank her family and all of the stars she has gathered on the road to pursuing her dream.

Angelina Valencia (Dramaturg) – is currently a senior in the BA Theatre program and will be graduating in May of this year.

Angelina grew up in California and moved to Tucson with her family about 12 years ago.

She didn't always want to be a Dramaturg, but it always piqued her interest. Now, it has become a passion and a dream of hers. She has loved her time at the UA, and she can't wait to see what the future holds for her.

Jonathan Daulby (Choreographer) – began his training in ballet, hip-hop, and jazz at a very young age at multiple dance schools on the East Coast. After graduating high school, Jonathan attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, where he received his

BFA in Dance Performance (’12), receiving awards in creativity and outstanding service to the School of Dance. From 2012-2015, Jonathan was a full-time faculty member at the Grier School for Girls members from all around the world in a professional dance training program. During the summer, he was Head of Performing Arts at Independent Lake Camp, an elite summer camp for ages 7-17. Currently, Jonathan is pursing his MFA in Dance from the UA. ~ ACTOR PROFILES ~ Sarah Ambrose (Maureen) – is a senior Musical Theatre major and is beyond thrilled to be part of Rent for her last show at Arizona Repertory Theatre. Her favorite show credits include Legally Blonde, Shrek The Musical, Into the Woods, Spring Awakening, Footloose, and Little Women. Past Arizona Repertory Theatre credits include A Little Night Music as Countess Charlotte Malcolm, The Full Monty as Vicki Nichols, A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Peaseblossom, and she understudied for Lorraine Sheldon in The Man Who Came to Dinner. Ms. Ambrose is from Glendale, AZ, and would like to thank her parents, her friends, and her teachers for their love and support. “No Day But Today.” Follow her @ sambrose94. www.sarah-ambrose.com Aaron Arseneault (Ensemble) – is a junior Musical Theatre major with the UA. He is thrilled to finally be in a production of Rent.

Past credits include: Paul in Barefoot in the Park, Jean-Pierre in This, Harold in The Full Monty, Willard in Footloose, J. Pierpont Finch in H2$, and more. He thanks his wife for her constant love and support while she, herself, makes it through this tough program, as well as the rest of his family who he misses dearly everyday. Viva la Vie Boheme!

Bryn Booth (Ensemble) – is a senior BFA Acting major. Rent is Bryn's final production at ART, and she would like to thank the faculty for these last four years of excellent training. Bryn’s Arizona Repertory Theatre credits include Fritzie in Cabaret, Bianca in Othello, and Justine in Frankenstein. Last year, she understudied various roles in ATC's Romeo & Juliet and is now understudying in their production Of Mice and Men as Curley's Wife. She would like to thank Brent Gibbs for constant encouragement and inspiration, and Danny Gurwin for having far more faith in her musical and dancing abilities than she ever had. She thanks her family for their love and support, and God for His many blessings.

PROFILES Sterling Boyns (Ensemble) – is a senior completing his BFA in Acting. His past credits at Arizona Repertory Theatre include: John in The Man Who Came to Dinner, Tom Wingfield u/s in The Glass Menagerie, Francis Flute and Bottom u/s in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Henry Saunders in Lend Me A Tenor, and Velasco in Barefoot in the Park. In addition, he was in ATC's productions of Romeo and Juliet and Fences.

He has also performed in ATC Café Bohemia’s staged readings of Catapult and Octagon.

He would thanks his beloved friends and family for their continuous encouragement, support, and guidance. S/O to Danny, the creative team, and the best group of players a guy could ask for. Colossians 3:17.

Alec Michael Coles (Ensemble) – is a sophomore in the BFA Acting program.

He was most recently seen in the Arizona Repertory Theatre productions of Barefoot in the Park (Harry Pepper, Velasco u/s) and Othello (Herald). Alec also originated the role of Ethan in the World Premiere of In Your Eyes, a new musical by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, with ATC’s Summer on Stage. His other credits include Anyone Can Whistle (Comptroller Schub) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Panch).

He extends his utmost gratitude to Danny Gurwin, Mike Padilla, Monte Ralstin, and his incredible family in and out of this show!

Kierna Conner (Ensemble) – is a senior in the BFA Musical Theatre program. She is so glad to finish her time at the UA with such a powerful show as Rent. Kierna’s favorite Arizona Repertory Theatre credits include Desdemona in Othello, Maggie in Lend Me a Tenor, and Cobweb in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Kierna would like to thank her family for never asking her if she had a “plan B” and for always backing her up in pursuit of her dreams!

Chandler Corley-Essex (Ensemble) – is currently a junior in the BFA Musical Theatre program and is delighted to have finally made it to the big leagues (upperclassmanship)! She most recently played the role of Eva in Arizona Repertory Theatre's Cabaret and Osa in last year's A Little Night Music. She has also been seen as Maggie Jones in 42nd Street and Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible. "Big thanks to my professors, friends, and family for being

such positive encouragements in my life."

Brett Dixon (Roger) – is currently a junior BFA Musical Theatre major. He is excited to be a part of the cast of Arizona Repertory Theatre’s Rent! He previously understudied in four Arizona Repertory Theatre shows, as well as played the parts of Marty in The Full Monty and Victor in Cabaret. Some of his past credits have been The Wedding Singer (Robby Hart), Les Miserables (Marius), Urinetown (Caldwell B. Cladwell), West Side Story (Riff), Godspell (Lamar), The Drowsy Chaperone (Man in Chair) and Aida (Radames). He thanks all his friends and family for their support!

Josh Dunn (Angel) – is thrilled and honored to be a part of this production. Josh is a junior pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre and minor in Dance. He is so grateful to be in his fifth Arizona Repertory Theatre production. He was most recently seen in Cabaret as the Emcee and ATC's Snapshots as Danny u/s. He would like to thank his family and friends for their unending love and support, as well as Danny and the rest of the team for bringing this important story to life. Above all, "measure your life in love!"

Follow him @joshuajdunn.

Jamie Dillon Grossman (Ensemble) – is thrilled to be ending her college career with Rent. Some past ART shows include: The Full Monty (Georgie), Barefoot in the Park (Mother), Reckless (Pooty), and A Little Night Music (Fredricka). This summer, she will be a part of Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre as Regina in Rock of Ages, as well as The Little Mermaid and Titanic. "Thank you to Danny, John, Monte, Mike, the cast and crew, mom, dad, and Carly. Much love to you all!"

Brian Klimowski (Benny) – is a senior BFA major in Musical Theatre. Arizona Repertory Theatre credits include Cabaret (Cliff), The Full Monty (Malcolm), A Little Night Music (Mr. Erlanson), Lend Me A Tenor (Max), Oklahoma!

(Ike, Curly u/s), and The Fantasticks (Mute, El Gallo u/s). Regional credits include West Side Story (Tony), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Potts), Spamalot (Lancelot), Sweeney Todd (Beadle), Spring Awakening (Herr Stiefel/Ulbrecht), Jesus Christ Superstar (Annas), and Romeo and Juliet (u/s Ensemble) at ATC last spring.

Brian performs regularly with Mister Bing's Performing Arts Lounge as a cabaret singer and emcee. “A big thank you (cont'd next page)

PROFILES to my family and friends for your constant support and love over these last four years.

Love you all!” BrianKlimowski.com Shira Maas (Ensemble) – is a junior Musical Theatre major and a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy. She was seen in Arizona Repertory Theatre's production of Cabaret as Fräulein Schneider. Favorite past roles include Paulette (Legally Blonde), Pinkalicious (Pinkalicious), Gigi (Miss Saigon), and Josephine March (Little Women). Shira thanks her teachers, family, friends, and pets for all their love and support. She is very excited to share this Rent experience with such an amazing cast and crew, and offers a very special thanks to Danny for this amazing opportunity! Shira dedicates her performance to her mother.

Ali Wood Moser (Ensemble) – is a junior in the Musical Theatre Program and is very excited to be a part of Arizona Repertory Theatre's production of Rent. Past roles at Arizona Repertory Theatre include Sally Bowles in Cabaret. In her spare time, Ali stays busy acting in local film projects. "A big thanks to Max, Taylor, Kristina, and all of my friends and family for your love and support."

Rhetta Mykeal (Joanne) – is so honored to be a part of such an important piece of musical theatre history. Rent concludes Rhetta’s education as a BFA Musical Theatre major at the UA. She worked in ATC’s Disgraced and Arizona Repertory Theatre’s Cabaret, This, The Full Monty, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and The Man Who Came to Dinner. "Huge thanks to 'my gang,' my love Hannah, the UA Theatre faculty, and the entire bohemian Rent family. For Momma and Damon." To follow Rhetta’s post-grad adventures and see pictures of her cat, follow her @xoRhetts. "Follow Your Bliss."

Matthew Osvog (Tom Collins) – is a sophomore thrilled to be returning to the stage for Arizona Repertory Theatre. He is a Musical Theatre major, most recently seen as Herman/ Max in Cabaret during the fall semester.

Regionally, he has played Eddie Birdlace in Dogfight at Farmer's Alley Theatre. He thanks his mother and stepfather, the BFA class of '18, the cast/crew of this incredible show, and director Danny Gurwin. He dedicates this run to his tough-as-nails father. "I love you dad."

Taylor Pearlstein (Mimi) – is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major from Seattle, WA. You may have seen her at Arizona Repertory Theatre as Helga in Cabaret or Anne in A Little Night Music. Taylor is also a singersongwriter currently producing an album of original work with her ukulele (music at taylorpearlstein.com). "Big thanks to my parents, Danny, and the cast and crew. Special love and eternal gratitude for the generosity of the folks at the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network." "Wherever you go, there you are." @taypearlstein Audrey Roberts (Ensemble) – is stoked to work with the fun and talented cast of Rent.

Audrey was most recently seen in Arizona Repertory Theatre’s Barefoot in the Park as Corie and in A Little Night Music as Desiree.

Ms. Roberts thanks her Savior, her supportive family, friends, and dearest Dakoda. She also thanks Danny, Monte, and Mike for making this show what it is. Enjoy!

Colt C. Watkiss (Ensemble) – is making his musical debut at Arizona Repertory Theatre with this production of Rent. Other credits include an understudy role in last year’s production of Cabaret, and several ensemble and u/s parts in last season’s Othello. He thanks his wonderful parents, Darl Chryst and William Michael Watkiss, for being in his corner through thick and thin and being the greatest artists and people he knows. He also thanks his sister, Dylan, for reminding him that no matter how cool he thinks he is, she will always be cooler, and his girlfriend, Gabi, for showing him what brilliance truly is. Much love. Mad respect.

Austin Wright (Mark) – is a senior BFA Musical Theatre major originally from San Diego. His past UA credits include: Cabaret (Bobby), Othello (Duke of Venice), The Full Monty (Teddy), and The Fantasticks (Bellomy).

Austin is the Vice President for the co-ed theatre fraternity, Theta Alpha Phi, here on campus. He would not be here today without the best family anyone could ask for, and thanks Danny and the rest of the faculty for their constant support and dedication to his learning and growth as an actor and a human being. Viva La Vie Boheme!

Special Acknowledgment Arizona Repertory Theatre would like to thank T.I.H.A.N. and other members of the HIV/AIDS community for their support of this production.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS

Production Sponsor Barefoot in the Park

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Campbell, Yost, Clare & Norell, P.C. Production Co-Sponsors Cabaret

Production Sponsor The Comedy of Errors

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Production Co-Sponsors Reckless

Pat Engels & Richard Medland

The Jacqueline Anne Morris Memorial Foundation

Production Sponsors The Tempest

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The Marroney Circle of Friends, formed in 2002, C of is a special group of donors who have shown a significant financial commitment to the Theatre program of the School of Theatre, Film & Television.

In return, the School offers the "Marroneys" opportunities to share in the process of its academic and creative work. For more information or to become a Marroney Circle of Friends supporter, please contact (520) 626-2686 or marketing@cfa.arizona.edu.

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Anonymous • Norma Arnow • Cindy Ashton • Ann Blackmarr • Patricia S. Ballard • Doris & Len Coris • Fern Feder • Ron Frantz • Genie & Paul Gengler • Jo & Jules Harris • Natalie Ireland • Jane Kivel • Maria & George Knecht • Gloria Knopf • Greg Knopf • Ruth & Ron Kolker • Coty Meloy • Ron MacBain • Frances Moore • Judy Ranzer • Jane Reedal • Theresa Hersh & Rocco Santangelo • Rica & Harvey Spivack • Pete & Ed Steinhoff • Shirley & Ted Taubeneck • Victoria Terzano

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS Over the years, the Theatre Program has enjoyed a rich tradition of philanthropy. Donations help attract talented students and faculty and support our mission to provide professional training and education to students through an outstanding production program.

Leadership Gifts to the Theatre Program With deep gratitude we acknowledge those whose significant and ongoing gifts have transformed the lives of students and faculty.

Patricia S. Ballard • Linda D. & Elias Barzilai • Joanne & Bill Bennett • Ann & Neal* Blackmarr • Laura & Arch Brown • Elizabeth & Richard Burns • Donna & Dr. James M. Byers III • Campbell, Yost, Clare & Norell, P.C. • Esther N. Capin* • Chapman Automotive • Susan & David Cone • Doris & Len Coris • Carol Cowan • Sally & Ralph Duchin • Pat Engels & Richard Medland • Paulette & Joe Gootter • Peggy Haines* • Josephine & Jules Harris • Harris Private Bank • Susan Jackson* • Linda & Joseph Jenckes • Jim Click Automotive Team • Debbi & Jeff Kirkpatrick • Jane & Lee* Kivel • Susan W. & Bernard R.* Kornhaber • Patricia Kraisman • Mrs. Peter Marroney* • Barbara Molotsky • Jacqueline Anne Morris Memorial Foundation • William B. Needham* • Sylvia & Andrew Norell • Drs. James & Shirley O’Brien • Mary & David Parnell • damon Patton* • Cindy Ashton Rounds & G. Starr Rounds • Wanda R. Roy • SaddleBrooke Performing Arts Group • Rica & Harvey Spivack • Petricia & Edward Steinhoff • Candy & Les* Stephens • Shirley & Ted Taubeneck • Edith Ann Taylor* • Lyn Tornabene • Sharon & Albert Tucci • Bobbie & Don VandeGriff • JoAnn & John Vosskuhler • Patricia Williamson* • Harvey M. Young* We are pleased to acknowledge the following donors who made contributions between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2015. $10,000+ Laura & Arch Brown • Elizabeth & Richard Burns • Wilfred Bychinsky* • Craig Huston • Rica & Harvey Spivack $5,000-$9,999 Pat Engels & Richard Medland • Paulette & Joe Gootter • Jane Kivel • Barbara Molotsky • Yvonne & Richard Morris • The Jacqueline Anne Morris Memorial Foundation • Lyn Tornabene $1,000-$4,999 Anonymous • Cindy Ashton & G. Starr Rounds • Patricia S. Ballard • Linda & Bob Berzok • Donna & James Byers • Meg & Paul Cajero • Campbell, Yost, Clare & Norell, P.C. • Arlene & Edward Cohen • Susan & David Cone • Doris & Len Coris • Shawn & David Edgar • Stephanie & Tom Eiff • Carol & James Elliott • Beatrice & Samuel Ellis • Kathy & Michael Hard • Josephine & Jules Harris • Martin L. Heilbraun • Terry Hersh & Rocco Santangelo• Marcelle & Leonard Joffe • Bebe Johnson & James Carter • Greg Knopf • Susan W. Kornhaber • Madden Preprint Media, LLC. • William T. Neumann • Sylvia & Andrew Norell • Mary & David Parnell • Judy Ranzer • Vivi & Adib Sabbagh • Petricia & Edward Steinhoff • Shirley & Ted Taubeneck • Amy & Jon Tostrud • Sharon & Albert Tucci • Bobbie & Don VandeGriff $500-$999 Anonymous • Jeannette & Robert Barnes • Barbara & William Bickel • Ann Blackmarr • Gail Burd & John Hildebrand • Tiara & Scott Claxton • Julie Cohn • Genie & Paul Gengler • Edythe & Bruce Gissing • Linda & James Goggin • Gretchen & Carl Goswick • Richard Hardy • Marcia & Jay Iole • Maria & George Knecht • Ruth & Ron Kolker • Linda & Steven Laden • Gloria Linden • Frances Moore • Katharina Phillips & Sheldon Trubatch • Denise & Thomas Pothoff • Myrna B. Silver • Lorraine & Adolph Stern • Victoria Terzano • Margy & Scott Vaughan • Shook Yap & Kwan Lee • Jo Ann Zirkle $250-$499 Anonymous • Sydney Arkowitz • Norma Arnow • Reginald Bain • Catherine & Kurt Bartley • Joanne & Bill Bennett • Karen & Bill Call • Shirley Chann • Fern & Edward Feder • Ronald Frantz • Marsha & Sidney Hirsh • Joan & Jim Horwitz • Robert Howard • JoAnne & Robert Hungate • Natalie & Merle Ireland • Karen & Chuck Jonaitis • Timothy L. Kelly • Gloria Knopf • Karen & Timothy Koch • Peter Kornhaber • Schuyler W. Lininger • Diane & Jerry McAllister • Sarah McGreevy • Coty Meloy • Caren & Thomas Newman • Essie Rubinstein Nadler & George Nadler • Lucy & Leland Pederson • Darleen Raulerson • Jane Reedal • Mary & Joseph Sciabarra • Shirley & Maurice Sevigny • Sharon Smith • Joe Swinson

$100-$249 Barbara & Wayne Algire • Donna & Robert Altschul • Velta & George Anast • Blain Aymond • Kathryn Ball • Kathie & Jim Barrett • Christina & Charles Bascom • Margaret & Thomas Baxter • Barbara & Lee Beach • Julie & Jeff Bell • Will Bennett • Patricia Blomfield • Betsy & Michael Boxer • Donna & J. William Brammer • Anne Britt • Laurie & Bruce Brockman • Jane & Marvin Brown • Sharyn & Peter Buffa • Tom Burke • Kathleen & William Burnett • Susan & Douglas Butler • Nancy & John Carouso • Georgiann & John Carroll • Sally Carson & Dennis McLaughlin • Susan Chaikin • David Cillo • Kristine & Earl Cohen • Steven Cohen & Michael Godnick • Marsha Cohen • Wanda K. Coil • Rose Collins • Carole & James Cornell • Carol Cunin • Burton Cunin • Bradley Daughtry • Augusta Davis • Elizabeth & Robert Doerries • Anna Don & Michael Belton • Adrienne Drell & Franklin Nitikman • Sally & Ralph Duchin • Helen Edmond • Seymour Einstein• Patricia & John Escher • Lillian Essex • Bryan Ewing • Pilar & Joseph Fabula • Patty & Fred Farsjo • Mary & Thomas Feldsien • Bridget Flanagan • Susan and Thomas Fluehr • Barbara & John Fortino • Friendship Villas at La Cholla LLC • Julie Gibson • Gabriele Gidion • Goldbug Investments LLC • Kay & Ed Goss • Wesley Green • Louisa & Jim Guise • Trudy Haggard • Cirla & Steven Hans • Richard T. Hanson • Ellen & Michael Harris • Regine & Munro Haynes • Allison Heilbraun • Linda Hoffmann • Norma Inkster • Marsha & David Irwin • Helen Jennette • Elly Kadie • Karen Kennett & James Kirts • Harvey Kivel • Judy Koford & Donald Willis • Kathy & Walter Kutscher • Stanley Lehman • Carolyn & Gary Lerch • Carole Levi • Barbara & Martin Levy • Leo Litowich • Susan & Stacy Litvak • Honey & Murray Manson • Alison & Michael Maricic • Joanne & Jesse Martinez • Maurice Joseph Sevigny Studios • Joni & Pete Mayer • Philip McArthur • Margaret & Glenn McCreedy • Sarah McGreevy & Stanley Gorman • Brigitte & Ulrich Michael • Elisabeth & Charles Mishkind • M. E. Mishkind • Mister Bings Presents • Linda & Russell Murphy • Toni Murphy & Bob Dendinger • Constance Myren* • Marie & Herbert Niehaus • Thomas Nolan • Barbara & Richard O'Rielly • Nanette & Lester Packer • Joan Peet & Mark Gettings • Sally Quinby • Linda Ratcliffe • Richard Rehse • Eileen & Steven Rodman • Ruth & Steve Russell • De Ann & James Sakrison • Connie Sandlin & Lee Stubbs • Helen & John Schaefer • Ralph Seline • Janet & Stephen Seltzer • Hazel & Jim Shuttleworth • Linda & Glenn Smith • Timothy B. Starks • Jacque B. Starks • Caryl & Aaron Starobin • Monique Steinberg • Mary Ann Stubbs • The Upstream Foundation • Nancy Tomlinson • Sally & Tony Torrance • Sallie J. Towne • Patricia Wallace & Jan Konstanty • Joyce & Barry Weiss • The Wreckettes • Ruth Zales & Kenneth Greenfield • Terry Zimmerman & Jerry Zimmerman • Dana M. Zipser • Gloria & Thomas Zlaket $35-$99 Jackie & Dale Alger • Sara Alt • J. Phoebe Amante • David Amante • Sherry & Richard Belkin • Beth & Martin Birnbaum • Karen & John Brady • Derrick Brown • Lindsey Burlingame • Mary & John Byrnes • Virginia M. Calento • Loomis & Bill Carleton • Constance Chan • Nikki Chayet • Laverne & Sam Cohen • Dawn C. Cole • David Coney • Jean & Colin Dalton • Florence Davidsen • Dorothy Davis • Kelly & Timothy Del Monte • Isabel & Raul Delgado • Larry Deutsch & William Parker• Maedell & Harold Dixon • Terry & Peter Downey • Ann Dusenberry & Brad Fiedel • Frances & Roy Emrick • Wendy & Richard Feldman • Harriet & Gary Fielding • Sorale & Marvin Fortman • Ruth & James Friedman • Hildreth Garb • Gail & William Garrison • Michael Gast • Doris Gerganoff • Julia & Donald Graf • Jane Greer • Penelope R. Grieves • Jane & William Grinonneau • Donald Hausrath • Maureen Herr • Richard Hill • Kelley Hogan • Barbara Holtzman • Sally & Carlos Huerta • Catherine A. Kelly & Dennis Grether • Skylar & Mazhar Khan • Michelle & Daniel Kirchner • Nancy Koff • Lawrence Laban • Patricia K. Lentz • Carol Levine • Susanne & Walter* Maier • Gail Martin • Gail McDonald • Kathleen & John McIntyre • Diane & Jon Michaels • Kerstin & Thomas Miller • Leone Mohney • Madelon C. Muller-Rubens & Alan B Rubens • Shirley & Dorwin Newman • Terry & David Olson • Herbert Ploch• Sharmin Pool • Bradley D. Pressman • Judith Rees • Lynda & Edward Rogoff • Marilyn Ronstadt • Calista & Raymond Schafer • Trisa & Andrew Schorr• Jane & Floyd Sedlmayr • David Shack • V. & Keith Siebers • Emery Silvester • Aimee & Casey Smythe • Roz Stein • Sandra Stone & Thomas Kramer • Barbara & Stephen Terry • Sharon Thomas • Jane Toussaint & James Fenn • Joyce Unger • Diane Urdahl • Linda Van Pelt • Molly & Doug Webster • Wendy & Elliott Weiss • Rebecca & Russ Werner • Claudia J. Wicki • Janice Wilhelmi & James Stewart • Richard Wolff These gifts reflect our records from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. Contributions received after this time period will be included in the fall 2016 performance programs. Please notify us of any changes or corrections. We greatly appreciate the support of all of our donors. To make a tax-deductible contribution to the Theatre Program of the School of Theatre, Film & Television, please contact the Marketing & Development Office at (520) 626-2686 or marketing@cfa.arizona.edu, or write your check to UAF/Theatre and mail to UA School of Theatre, Film & Television, P.O. Box 210003, Tucson, AZ 85721-0003. *In Memoriam

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THEATRE POLICIES House Policies: Please turn off watch alarms, mobile phones, pagers, and all other electronic devices. Food, beverages and smoking are not permitted inside the theatre. The use of cameras or recording devices of any kind are strictly prohibited. Children five and under and strollers are not permitted inside the theatre.

Seating Policy: Productions begin on time. Generally, each theatre will open for seating 30 minutes before curtain. There is no late seating.

Refunds: Tickets are non-refundable. All ticket sales are final.

Emergency Messages: Physicians and other patrons expecting emergency calls during a performance are asked to leave their paging devices with the House Manager.

Lost and Found: Lost and found items will be reported to the Fine Arts Box Office at (520) 621-1162. **The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.**

Congratulations to the cast & crew of

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2016-2017 SEASON Epic Proportions

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Sep/Oct 2016 We Need a Sponsor!

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Proof

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Born Yesterday

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Twelfth Night

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Evita

Book & Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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THEATRE PROGRAM FACULTY & STAFF ADMINISTRATION

FACULTY Mr. Bruce Brockman, Director of School Mr. Peter Beudert, Univ. Distinguished Professor Mr. Kevin Black, Assoc. Professor of Practice Dr. Kevin J. Byrne, Assistant Professor Dr. Harold Dixon, Professor Emeritus Ms. Deanna Fitzgerald, Associate Professor Mr. Brent Gibbs, Associate Professor Mr. Danny Gurwin, Assistant Professor Mr. Richard T. Hanson, Assoc. Professor Emeritus Mr. Patrick Holt, Associate Professor Mr. Ted Kraus, Assistant Professor Dr. Frank LaBan, Professor Emeritus Ms. Jenny Lang, Assistant Professor of Practice Dr. Jessica Maerz, Assistant Professor Ms. Claire Marie Mannle, Post Graduate Fellow Mr. Matthew Marcus, Instructor Dr. Laura McCammon, Professor Emerita Dr. Bobbi McKean, Associate Professor Mr. David Morden, Assistant Professor Mr. Monte Ralstin, Professor of Practice Ms. Elaine Romero, Assistant Professor Ms. Clare P. Rowe, Associate Professor Dr. Melissa C. Thompson, Assistant Professor Mr. Albert Tucci, Director & Professor Emeritus Mr. Richard W. Tuckett, Associate Professor Dr. Patricia VanMetre, Associate Professor Emerita Mr. Jeffrey L. Warburton, Associate Professor Mr. David Weynand, Post Graduate Fellow Ms. Dianne J. Winslow, Professor Emerita Mr. David Yarnelle, Adjunct Instructor

THEATRE PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD Bill Neumann (President), Jo Ann Zirkle (Vice President), Julie Cohn (Secretary), Cindy Ashton, Carol Elliott, Joan Horwitz, Leonard Joffe, Tim Kelly, Greg Knopf, Linda Laden, Kwan Lee, Caren Newman,Tom Pothoff, Myrna Silver, Ed Steinhoff, Tony Terry, Victoria Terzano

School Director & Producer Associate Director Artistic Director Managing Director Advising Services Asst. to the Director for Admin.

Business Manager Office Specialist

Bruce Brockman Jeffrey L. Warburton Brent Gibbs Jenny Lang Christina Swanson, Jeffrey L. Warburton Justine Collins Stacy Babler Marissa Owens

GRADUATE STUDENTS Eve Bandi, M. Erdman, Amy Sue Hazel, Julio C. Hernandez, Alyssa M. LeBlanc, Angela McMahon, Leah Mednick, Jack Meng, Elly Mikula, Kendall Phillips, Andrea Pratt, Ruth Richardson, Sam Kate Toney

PRODUCTION Production Manager Technical Director Assistant Technical Director Lighting Supervisor Costume Director Costume Shop Manager Costume Design Advisor Paint & Properties Supervisor Sound Supervisor Dramaturgy Supervisor Assistant Musical Director

Jenny Lang Ted Kraus Tony Cordaro Deanna Fitzgerald Richard W. Tuckett Maryann Trombino Patrick Holt Clare P. Rowe Matt Marcus Elaine Romero Mike R. Padilla

MARKETING & AUDIENCE SERVICES

Marketing & Development Dir. Lisa Pierce Marketing Specialist, Assistant Kylie A. Arnold Outreach Coordinator Bobbi McKean Fine Arts Box Office Manager Charles Cannon Assistant Box Office Manager Megan Gerrish Box Office Staff Ben Atwell, Vanessa Campo-DeLos Santos Life Members Sequoia Fischer, Miles Fujimoto, Tim Giblin, Pat Ballard, Walter Kutscher, Mary Parnell, Isaac Gotlieb, Julia Kaser, Lillian Rosenzweig Naveed Khosraviani, Amanda Koenig, Coalter Ogden, Maya Patterson Associate Members Brianna Ragels, Matt Soden Bill Bennett, Doris Coris, Taffie Eiff, House Managers Ben Atwell, Miles Fujimoto, Joe Gootter (Past President), Ken Greenfield, Julia Kaser, Amanda Koenig, Jo Harris, Jane Kivel, Gloria Linden, Schuyler Lininger, Coalter Ogden, Brianna Ragels Sharmin Pool, Judy Ranzer, Vivi Sabbagh, Season Graphic Designers Whitespace Design & Ted Taubeneck, Tony Torrance, Don VandeGriff Ed Flores Photography

MADE IN TUCSON: FILMS FROM THE OLD PUEBLO

All Films in this Series Begin at 7pm Inside the UA Center for Creative Photography & are FREE to the Public Join faculty and students from the School of Theatre, Film & Television as we explore the history of lmmaking in Tucson! Ever since the days of silent movies, Tucson has been a key location for Hollywood lmmakers. The western was the most popular genre, naturally, with Old Tucson serving as the shooting site for dozens of classic lms, starring legends including John Wayne, Paul Newman and Kirk Douglas. But non-westerns were also lmed in Tucson, with lmmakers taking ad advantage of the beautiful desert environment and the unique architecture of the city itself.

Over the course of the year, we will move from classic westerns of the '50s to more contemporary hits. The Widescreen Wednesdays program features not only the screening of a complete feature lm, but a lively and informative introduction to each lm by a UA professor. Plus, a student from the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television will present one of his or her short lms!

RAISING ARIZONA Apr 27, 2016 Not shot in Tucson, but who can resist the Coen Brothers’ screwball comedy classic, set in Arizona?

Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter star as a criminal couple who always wanted a child of their own.

When they learn about the newborn "Arizona quints," they gure that ve babies is too many for anyone, and begin to concoct a zany kidnapping schem The American Film Institute declared scheme.

Raising Arizona to be #31 on the list of the greatest American comedies of all time!

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