Sister Act Playbill Fall 2018

SISTER ACT

Music by Lyrics by Book by Alan Menken Glenn Slater Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act� written by Joseph Howard Sister Act Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

October 14 - November 4, 2018 Marroney Theatre Jane Kivel Production Sponsor

Nov 4 thru Dec 2

Feb 3 thru Feb 24

Mar 11 thru Mar 31

Apr 7 thru Apr 28

The Cripple of Inishmaan Tornabene Theatre

Previews: Nov 4 at 1:30pm, Nov 5 at 7:30pm Evenings: Nov 7-10, Nov 15-17, Nov 30-Dec 1 at 7:30pm Matinees: Nov 11, Nov 17-18, Dec 2 at 1:30pm

Top Girls Tornabene Theatre Previews: Feb 3 at 1:30pm, Feb 4 at 7:30pm Evenings: Feb 6-9, Feb 14-16, Feb 22-23 at 7:30pm Matinees: 10, Feb 16-17, Feb 24 at 1:30pm

Richard III

Marroney Theatre Previews: Mar 11-12 at 7:30pm Evenings: Mar 13-16, Mar 21-23, Mar 29-30 at 7:30pm Matinees: Mar 17, Mar 23-24, Mar 31 at 1:30pm

Spring Awakening Tornabene Theatre Previews: Apr 7 at 1:30pm, Apr 8 at 7:30pm Evenings: Apr 10-13, Apr 18-20, Apr 26-27 at 7:30pm Matinees: Apr 14, Apr 20-21, Apr 28 at 1:30pm

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SISTER ACT Music by Lyrics by Book by Alan Menken Glenn Slater Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard Orchestrations by Doug Besterman Act Vocal and Incidental MusicSister Arrangements

by Michael Kosarin Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized materials are also supplied byHummel MTI. Dance Musicperformance Arrangement by Mark www.MTIShows.com Produced on Broadway by Whoopi Goldberg & Stage Entertainment in association with The Shubert Organization and Disney Theatrical Productions Originally Production Developed in Association with Peter Schneider & Michael Reno and Produced by Stage Entertainment Director & Choreographer Christie Kerrf©

Music Director/Conductor

Music Supervisor Monte Ralstinf*§

Jason Jamerson

Lighting Designer

Costume Designer

Tori Mays

Ryan B. Moore

Properties Designer

Technical Director

Sound Designer

Jamie Reedf

Dan Movick

Scenic Designer

Lauren Duggin

Matt Marcusf

Fight Director

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Brent Gibbsf*

Music by Lyrics by Book by Stage Manager Dance Captains Fight Captain Kylie-Jo Soto Carly Natania Grossman Conner Morley Alan Menken Glenn Slater Cheri Steinkellner Conner Morley ** Member *Member of Actors' Equity Association & Bill Steinkellner 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

Additional Book Material Douglas Carter Beane

f School of Theatre, Film & Television Faculty Member

Member International Pictures Alliance ofMotion Theatrical Stage Employees Based on theofTouchstone Picture “Sister Act” written

by Josephperformers Howardand technicians are Unless otherwise noted, all designers, School of Theatre, Film & Television students.

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

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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

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THE CAST Deloris Van Cartier....................................................................... Adia Bell Mother Superior ............................................................ Amanda Valenzuela Sister Mary Robert ............................................................... Courtney Blanc Curtis .......................................................................................... Zach Zupke Eddie ..................................................................................... Naphtali Curry Sister Mary Patrick ................................................ Carly Natania Grossman‡ Sister Mary Lazarus ............................................................ Jenna Meadows TJ ........................................................................................... Conner Morley Joey ...................................................................................... Tristan Caldwell Pablo........................................................................................ Tony Moreno Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours.................................................... Tatumn Zale Sister Mary Theresa .......................................................... Allisonn O’Neill‡ Monsignor O’Hara .............................................................. Quinn Corrigan Michelle ................................................................................... Camryn Elias Tina.............................................................................................. Paige Mills Ernie/Newscaster................................................................... Jared Machado Cop......................................................................................Adam Grodman‡ ‡ Actors’ Equity Membership Candidate

Sacred Ensemble Queen of Angels Nuns— Megan Boehmcke, Marina Devaux, Camryn Elias, Sofia Gonzalez, Paige Mills, Allisonn O’Neill, Tatumn Zale Queen of Angels Altar Boys— Luke Gaff, Jared Machado, Xander Mason, Liam Thibeault Secular Ensemble Fabulous Baby Fantasy Dancers— Camryn Elias, Carly Natania Grossman, Xander Mason, Paige Mills,Tony Moreno, Conner Morley, Liam Thibeault, Tatumn Zale (Bar Patrons, Waitress, Bums, Hookers, Cab Driver)— Zac Austin, Megan Boehmcke, Marina Byrne, Camryn Elias, Luke Gaff, Sofia Gonzalez, Adam Grodman, Jared Machado, Xander Mason, Paige Mills, Liam Thibeault Understudies: Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcenet for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. Megan Boehmcke for Sister Mary Patrick, Marina Devaux for Mother Superior, Camryn Elias for Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours and Sister Mary Theresa, Luke Gaff for TJ and Joey, Sofia Gonzalez for Sister Mary Robert, Jared Machodo for Pablo, Xander Mason for Curtis, Paige Mills for Sister Mary Lazarus, Tony Moreno for Eddie, Liam Thibeault for Monsignor O’Hara

ORCHESTRA Conductor/Key 1 ......................................................................................... Jamie Reed Assistant Musical Director/Key 2 ...........................................................Trevor Bourland Reed 1 ...................................................................................................... Lucy Huestis Reed II ..................................................................................................... Barry Magen Trumpet .................................................................................................. Tony Belletti Trombone .................................................................................. Neal Patrick Romberg Bass ................................................................................................. Rafael Carruthers Drums ................................................................................................... Dylan Browne 2

SYNOPSIS OF SCENES The story takes place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1977-1978

ACT I SCENE 1 - CURTIS’ CLUB Take Me To Heaven ................................................… Deloris, Michelle and Tina Fabulous, Baby! ........................................................ Deloris, Michelle and Tina SCENE 2 - AN ALLEY SCENE 3 - AN ALLEY SCENE 4 - AN ALLEY SCENE 5 - THE POLICE STATION Here Within These Walls .....................................… Mother Superior and Deloris SCENE 6 - THE DINING HALL It’s Good To Be A Nun ...........................................… Deloris, Sister Mary Robert,

Sister Mary Patrick, Sister Mary Lazarus and the Queen of Angels Nuns

SCENE 7 - THE DINING HALL SCENE 8 - THE POLICE STATION SCENE 9 - THE STREET OUTSIDE THE POLICE STATION When I Find My Baby …............................................... Curtis, Joey, TJ and Pablo SCENE 10 - DIVE BAR SCENE 11 - THE STREET OUTSIDE THE DIVE BAR I Could Be That Guy ….............................................................. Eddie and Bums SCENE 12 - MOTHER SUPERIOR’S OFFICE Here Within These Walls (Reprise) …........................................ Mother Superior SCENE 13 - THE MUSIC ROOM Raise Your Voice …................................................... Deloris, Sister Mary Robert,

Sister Mary Patrick, Sister Mary Lazarus and the Queen of Angels Nuns

SCENE 14 - QUEEN OF ANGELS Take Me To Heaven (Reprise) ....… Deloris, Sister Mary Robert, Sister Mary Patrick,

Sister Mary Lazarus and the Queen of Angels Nuns

~15 Minute Intermission~

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SYNOPSIS OF SCENES ACT II SCENE 1 - A CONFESSIONAL SCENE 2 - QUEEN OF ANGELS Sunday Morning Fever ................................................. Deloris, Sister Mary Robert, Sister Mary Patrick, Sister Mary Lazarus, Mother Superior, Queen of Angels Nuns, Altar Boys and Monsignor O’Hara

SCENE 3 - CURTIS’ OFFICE Take Me To Heaven (Newscast)..............................… Deloris, Sister Mary Robert,

Sister Mary Patrick, Sister Mary Lazarus, Mother Superior, and Queen of Angels Nuns Lady In the Long Black Dress…..................................................... Joey, TJ and Pablo

SCENE 4 - MOTHER SUPERIOR’S OFFICE I Haven’t Got a Prayer .......…......................................................... Mother Superior SCENE 5 - MARY CLARENCE’S ROOM Bless Our Show…............................................................ Deloris, Sister Mary Robert,

Sister Mary Patrick, Sister Mary Lazarus and the Queen of Angels Nuns

SCENE 6 - CORRIDOR IN THE QUEEN OF ANGELS The Life I Never Led ...........................................................… Sister Mary Robert SCENE 7 - EDDIE’S APARTMENT Fabulous, Baby (Reprise)…...................................... Deloris, Eddie, Fantasy Dancers

and Queen of Angels Nuns

Sister Act…...................................................................................................... Deloris SCENE 8 - AN ALLEY When I Find My Baby (Reprise)…................................................................... Curtis SCENE 9-QUEEN OF ANGELS The Life I Never Led (Reprise)…................................................... Sister Mary Robert SCENE 10-QUEEN OF ANGELS Sister Act (Reprise)....................................................… Deloris, Mother Superior, Sister Mary Robert, Sister Mary Patrick, Sister Mary Lazarus and the Queen of Angels Nuns

SCENE 11-QUEEN OF ANGELS Spread The Love Around….................................................................. The Company

LEARN MORE

through exciting discussions!

Pre-Show Discussion: October 21st, 2018 at 12:45pm Engage in intellectually stimulating conversation about the production.

Post-Show Discussion: November 2nd, 2018 following the performance Meet the actors and production team during a Q & A segment.

All discussions are free and open to the public.

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PRODUCTION STAFF DIRECTION, DRAMATURGY AND MANAGEMENT Production Manager Jenny Langf*Âą Assistant Stage Manager Annika Maher Production Assistant Hayleigh Pahnke

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SCENERY AND PROPS Assistant Technical Director Master Carpenter Carpenters

Charge Artist Scenic Artists Painters Props Assistants Deck Carpenter Fly Captain Deck Crew

Taylor Moss Rylie Garvine Sara Harpenau, Henry McCormick, Kyle McGinnis, Ben Nelson, Andrew Nunley, Marli Ray, Monique Robine, TAR 111 Rebekah Clark Jason Jamerson, Sarah Tamas, Ally Frieders Megan Corbell Caleb Brown, Brenden Rohrbacher, Andrew Thomas Henry McCormick Lian Ascher Adriana Acedo Campillo, Daniel Altamirano, Lian Ascher, Eddie Baro, Tahjae Green, Jeet Gujarathi, Chris Heroldt, Nicholas Jackson, Kenzie Laughlin, Henry McCormick, Kenneth McIntryre, Mariah Newsome, Julia Reilly, Heaven Stricklin, Michael Tellez, Luka Vonier

LIGHTING Associate Lighting Designer Assistant Lighting Designer Master Electrician Assistant Master Electrician Lighting Assistant Programmer

Light Board Operator

Spotlight Operators

Electricians

Connor Greene Christopher Mason Reinold Kellici Megan Mahoney Forrest Tallbull Connor Greene Shaelyn Ellershaw Eddie Baro, Rylee Garvine, Ren Geiselhart, Sara Harpenau, Tenaya Tidwell Tyler Berg, Brian Graham, Connor Greene, Reinold Kellici, Daniel Kersh, Megan Mahoney, Christopher Mason, Tori Mays, Tina Nguyen, Tyler Petersen, Frederick Reece, Cole Rowerdink, Forrest Tallbull, Mack Woods, TAR-222 Class

COSTUMES Costume Director

Assistant Costume Designer Drapers

First Hands

Stitchers

Wardrobe Crew Heads

Wardrobe Crew

Richard Tuckettf Molly Gluzinski Sierra Adamo, Alexia Avey, Elizabeth Eaton, Allison Morones, Maryann Trombinof, Richard Tuckettf, Rachel Wilkins Shaelyn Ellershaw, Ren Gieselhart, Tenaya Tidwell, Megan Wiese Cristian Barbosa, Sela Garcia, Lauren Thompson, Hayleigh Pahnke, Adriana Quintana Molly Gluzinski, Rachel Wilkins Max Bainer, Emily Bacino-Althaus, Jonathan Barbee, Johnisa Breault, Alicia Corkell, Reed Corse-Parker, Charlie Cortez-Lusky, Abigail Dunscomb, Stephen Enriquez, Marcella Flores, Tiffany Gordon, Emma Harris, Reagan Kennedy, Michael Laverde, Taylor Maresca, Tessa Parker, Hannah Peyton, Cole Potwardowski, Vincent Pugliese, Joey Schulman, Alia Vinson, Jackson Wujek

SOUND Assistant Sound Designer Production Sound Operator Assistant Sound Operator Audio Crew

Tina Nguyen Molly Feeney Noah Dettman Max Baines, Tyler Berg, Noah Dettman, Molly Feeney, Tina Nguyen, Hunter Sweetser, Michael Tellez, Darrin Wood

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DIRECTOR'S NOTES Working on this show has been a fantastic journey of sisterhood. On the surface, Sister Act is a whimsical journey of music and dance, but as we explore a little deeper, we’ve really discovered some great connections and themes within the show. I have always been a fan of the 1992 film of Sister Act. I remember that my high school best friend and I had made plans together to see the movie starring Whoopi Goldberg and Dame Maggie Smith. We had both just returned home to Colorado for the summer and were ready to catch up on everything in our college lives. I am still a bit sentimental remembering her blue Chrysler, my perm, and our shared opinion that Whoopi Goldberg was even better as a singing nun in this film, than in her Oscar-winning turn in Ghost a few years earlier. Our bond has grown like that through the years. We are devoted to each other through thick and thin. While we may not agree on everything, I am the first to stand and fight with her, support and cheer her – because she is family to me. Working on this high energy musical adaptation of Sister Act here at A.R.T. (not seen on Broadway until 2011) has been wonderful. Once again, I’m back on a journey of sisterhood.

In general, Sister Act is a sweet and quirky story and fairly representative of so many fish-out-of-water comedies of the 1990s. And while films like Sister Act or Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit could be a bit thin at times, they were meant to be light and entertaining. But if you do explore a little deeper, you’ll discover great interconnected themes within the stories.

Even with the setting of the musical in 1970’s Philadelphia, versus the contemporary movies, the chaos Deloris’ arrival brings enables us to begin to see her wave of influence that must follow as well. She arrives as a loud, colorful, irreverent lounge singer and leaves a more confident, spiritual and connected woman. The nuns teach her to love and trust in herself and each other. A true sisterhood is developed among all the sisters. Deloris demands that joy and light come back into all their lives, including her own. Because of Deloris’ connection with Sister Mary Robert, Sister Mary Robert begins to think for herself and question the notion of following faith and religion blindly. Of course, all of this is created through dynamic musical numbers, fantastically colorful costumes, beautiful sets, and dazzling lights.

But it doesn't end there. Our Artistic Team is also a true “sister act." Having women as Director/Choreographer, Musical Director/Conductor, both Lighting and Props design, as well as everyone in Stage and Production Management has given a dynamic energy to the process. The true beauty of having some male design colleagues as full part of the “sisterhood” of the show has only focused the compelling perspective and history of the piece. Like a powerful ray of light diffracted through a stained glass window, we are all different parts and shades of a whole, and yet what is experienced is a synergy that makes every one of those parts greater, together.

It has been a truly memorable experience. I hope you enjoy the show and “spread the love around” to everyone you know!

~ Christie Kerr, Director & Choreographer

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CONGRATULATIONS to the cast, designers and crew of

SISTER ACT

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Glenn Slater, Book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard

Jane Kivel Production Sponsor

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PROFILES Christie Kerr (Director/Choreographer) is an Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre in her third year at UA. Prior to this, she lived in Chicago, IL where she was an Adjunct Professor at Columbia College, Chicago. At UA, Christie choreographed ART’s productions of The Pajama Game, The Addams Family, Evita and Hands on a Hardbody and was Director/ Choreographer for Encore’s productions of All That Jazz and Our Time. She has worked throughout the country as a Director, Choreographer, Teacher and Performer. Select Directing/Choreography credits include: A Chorus Line, Crazy For You, West Side Story, Spamalot, 42nd Street, Into the Woods and The Drowsy Chaperone. Select theatres include: Porchlight, Little Theatre on the Square, Theatre at the Center, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Fox Valley Rep, Metropolis, BoHo, Theo Ubique, Williams Street Rep, and Prather Entertainment Group. A graduate of The University of Michigan, Christie holds a BFA Degree in Musical Theatre Performance and is a proud member of SDC. Jamie Reed (Music Director/Conductor) is so excited to join UofA as Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre. An accomplished music director, pianist, arranger, orchestrator, and vocal coach, she holds a Bachelors of Music degree from Western Michigan University. Jamie is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Choral Conducting. She is also resident music director at Mason Street Warehouse in Saugatuck, MI. Additional teaching credits include University of Michigan, Western Michigan University, and Oakland University. MD credits include Memphis, Mamma Mia, The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Received 2017 Wilde Award for Best Music Direction) Cabaret, Assassins, Evita, Altar Boyz, Ain’t Misbehavin, The Full Monty, Murder Ballad, Next to Normal, Rent, West Side Story, Last Five Years,and Lippa’s The Wild Party. National Tour credits: Wicked, Book of Mormon, Chicago, Beauty and the Beast, South Pacific, and Fiddler on the Roof.

Jamie’s life revolves around her perfect spunky 6 year old son, AJ. Tori Mays (Lighting Designer) is a third-year MFA Lighting Design candidate. She is excited to be returning from her summer as the Lighting Production Assistant for American Ballet Theatre at the Metropolitan Opera House. Tori is also the recipient of the 2018 USITT Barbizon Lighting Design Award, 2017 ETC LDI Sponsorship, and Creative Achievement award from the College of Fine Arts. Recent Design Credits include: Sister Act (ART), Control the Folly (UA Dance), Generator: Death of Arthur (UA), Pajama Game (ART), Falstaff (LSU), Tigers Be Still (ART) Dialogue of the Carmelites (UA Music), Born Yesterday (ART), Newsies, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Footloose (Surflight).

Recent Assistant Lighting Design Credits: Music Man (ATC), The Addams Family (FSU), Man of La Mancha (ATC), The Burlesque Show (Borgata Casino), Holmes and Watson (ATC), White Snake (Rogue Theatre), Ring of Fire (ATC), Hands on a Hardbody (ART.) She would like to thank her mom, sisters, fiance, and Deanna for their endless love and support!

Ryan B. Moore (Costume Designer) is a 2nd year MFA Costume Design student. He earned his BFA in Costume Design from The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University in St. Louis, and continued to design in and around the St. Louis area until 2017. He has worked professionally at Opera Theatre of Saint louis, The Repertory theatre of ST. Louis, The Muny, Bluff City Theatre and many More.

His most recent designs include Sweeney Todd at Stray Dog Theatre, and the American Premier of Emily: The Musical which debuted in Hannibal, Missouri. Ryan was nominated for, and won, the BoradwayWorld.com award (St. Louis Region) for Best Costumes (Musical) for his work on Emily: The Musical.

Jason Jamerson (Scenic Designer) has credits that include: Broadway - Assistant Scenic Designer for Angels in America, Bat out of Hell, and The Importance of Being Earnest, and the National Tours of Bright Star, Phantom of the Opera, and Love Never Dies. Off Broadway - Scenic Designs for Playwrights Horizons, The Atlantic, The Cherry Lane Theatre, The Pearl, and many others. Jason taught Scenic Design at Columbia Preparatory School in Manhattan for seven years, has worked with the International Schools’ Theatre Association, and has collaborated with several Tucson organizations, including the Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre, Live Theater Workshop, and TEDx Tucson. He is a third year master’s degree candidate in Scenic Design.

Brent Gibbs (Fight Director) heads the BFA Acting Program at the University of Arizona where he teaches acting and stage combat. He is a certified teacher and fight director with the Society of American Fight Directors. He has gained recognition as an advanced actor/combatant by the Society of British Fight Directors, The Society of American Fight Directors, and Fight Directors Canada. He has taught stage combat workshops around the country and at the International Theatre School Festival in Amsterdam and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. In Arizona, Mr. Gibbs garnered an ariZoni Award for his fight direction in the Southwest Shakespeare Company’s production of Henry V. He also serves as Artistic Director for Arizona Repertory Theatre.

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PROFILES Monte Ralstin (Music Supervisor) worked 18 years in NYC as a voice teacher, director and performer, and in numerous regional theatres, national and international tours. Credits include: Mr. Snow in Carousel at Paper Mill Playhouse and Theatre Under the Stars, the national tour of On the Twentieth Century with Imogene Coca and Judy Kaye, and on TV with with Eddie Bracken in the production of Show Boat. Monte played Old Deuteronomy, Gus/ Growltiger, and Bustopher Jones in the European production and tour of Cats. Most recently seen in ART’s The Addams Family production last fall as Uncle Fester. Monte is in his 19th year on the UA faculty. During the 2010-11 year, he received the College of Fine Arts Charlie and Irene Putnam Award for Excellence in Teaching and in the 2014-15 year, the 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.

Dan Movick (Technical Director) is a third-year graduate student in Technical Direction. Previous ART credits for Dan include Technical Director for The Pajama Game, and A Streetcar Named Desire, Assistant Technical Director for Proof, and Associate Technical Director for Hands on a Hardbody. Dan’s professional credits include an internship with ATOMIC Design where he was an Assistant Project Manager for the 2018 Overwatch Grand Finals and the Moonman Statue for the 2018 MTV VMA’s, Dan has also worked as the Technical Director for two seasons of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, and spent two years as the Assistant Technical Director for the University of Denver. Dan would like to thank everyone for their tireless work and dedication.

Lauren Duggin is a first year Scenic Design MFA student. She has previously worked as a Scenic Designer, Props Master, and Costume Designer at various theatres in Colorado. Shows she has worked on recently include: Amadeus (Props-Theatreworks), Oklahoma (Props-Theatreworks), The Santaland Diaries (Props-Theatreworks), Wild Honey (PropsTheatreworks), The Accidental Death of an Anarchist (Scenic Design- Millibo Art Theatre) and The Importance of Being Earnest (Scenic Design- Millibo Art Theatre), among designs for several circus shows at the Millibo Art Theatre.

Matt Marcus (Sound Designer) is the Faculty Sound Designer for the UA School of Theatre, Film & Television and is delighted to be working with a terrific cast, crew, and creative team on this production of Sister Act. Recent ART credits include sound designs for The Merchant of Venice, The Addams Family, and Evita. Other productions include the

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debut of Love, Sweet Love, a musical featuring the songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, along with national tours for Theater League, Theater of the Stars, and Dallas Summer Musicals. In addition to his work in the theatre, Matt has run live sound for hundreds of national and international recording artists. He currently designs and engineers sound for the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. On hiatus from his audio career in the late 20th century, Matt was Property Master for the PBS children’s television program, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. He is a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees, and is the President of Local 415.

Kylie-Jo Soto (Stage Manager) is a Senior BFA Stage Management student. Obsessed with the Sister Act movies as a child, she was thrilled to be assigned to the Arizona Repertory Theatre’s musical production.

She would like to thank her family, her fiancé, and friends for all of their support throughout the years. As well as, the UA College of Fine Arts Stage Management students, Jenny Lang her advisor, and Director Christie Kerr for making this experience ‘Fabulous, Baby’!

Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser, and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form. MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 70,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 60 countries worldwide. MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre, and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior™ shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students. MTI maintains its global headquarters in New York City with additional offices in London (MTI Europe) and Melbourne (MTI Australasia).

Alan Menken (Music) Alan Menken’s music and lyrics have become an integral part of the fabric of our lives since his first works were produced nearly 40 years ago. His stage musicals include God Bless You Mr. Rosewater, Atina: Evil Queen of the Galaxy, Real Life Funnies, Little Shop of Horrors, Kicks, The Dream on Royal Street, Beauty and The Beast, A Christmas Carol, Weird Romance, King David, The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Leap of Faith, Newsies, Aladdin, The Hunchback

PROFILES of Notre Dame, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz and A Bronx Tale. Song and score credits for film musicals include The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast (Animated), Newsies, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, The Shaggy Dog, Home on the Range, Enchanted,Tangled, Mirror Mirror and Beauty and the Beast (Live Action). Individual songs for film include Rocky V - “The Measure of a Man”, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - “My Christmas Tree”, Life With Mikey - “Cold Enough to Snow”, Noel - “Winter Light”, Captain America: First Avenger “Star Spangled Man” and Sausage Party - “The Great Beyond”. Television credits include writing songs for Sesame Street, the ABC mini-series Lincoln, a musical episode of The Neighbors, the ABC series Galavant and the Disney Channel’s Tangled: The Series. His chart topping songs have included “Beauty and the Beast”, “A Whole New World”, “Colors of the Wind” and “Go the Distance”. Winner of the 2012 Tony and Drama Desk awards for his score for Newsies, he has won more Academy Awards than any other living individual, including eight Oscars® with 4 for Best Score and 4 for Best Song; 11 Grammy® Awards (including Song of the Year for “A Whole New World”); 7 Golden Globes; London’s Evening Standard Award; the Olivier Award; the Outer Critics Circle Award and the Drama Desk Award. Other notable achievements include induction as a Member (2008) in the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame followed by receiving the lifetime achievement acknowledgement of the Johnny Mercer Award (2017); Billboard’s number one single (“A Whole New World”) and number one album (Pocahontas). In 2001 he received the distinction of being named a Disney Legend.

Awarded two doctorates in Fine Arts from New York University and the North Carolina School of the Arts.

In 2010 he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recent live concert appearances include the Hollywood Bowl, Segerstrom Center and the Royal Albert Hall.

Glenn Slater (Lyrics) co-created Disney’s 2010 worldwide smash Tangled (2011 Grammy Winner, 2010 Oscar and Golden Globe nominee), as well as the Broadway and international hit musicals Sister Act (2011 Tony nominee - Best Score) and The Little Mermaid (2008 Tony nominee - Best Score, Grammy nominee - Best Cast Album), and, most recently School of Rock (2015). With longtime collaborator Alan Menken, he is Executive Producer and Lyricist for the ABC-TV musical comedy series Galavant, and has also written songs for the Disney animated film Home On The Range (2004) and the Broadway musical Leap of Faith (Tony nominee - Best Musical, 2012). In the West End, Glenn provided both book and lyrics for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies (2010 Olivier nominee - Best Musical), the sequel to Phantom of the Opera. Other work includes an Emmy-nominated song for the ABC-TV comedy The Neighbors (2013), and the stage revue Newyorkers at The Manhattan Theatre Club (Lucille Lortel, Drama

Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations). Glenn is the recipient of the prestigious Kleban Award for Lyrics, the ASCAP/Richard Rogers New Horizons Award, and the Jonathan Larson Award. He is an alumnus of the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop, and a member of both ASCAP and the Dramatists’ Guild.

Cheri Steinkellner (Book) has won four Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes, The People’s Choice, BAFTA, Writers Guild Award, Parents Choice and TV-Land Legend Awards, for writing and producing Cheers (recently named one of the Top 10 Best Written Comedies in TV history), and The Jeffersons, Facts of Life, Family Ties and Who’s The Boss, and for creating the acclaimed Disney animated Saturday morning TV series and feature film, Teacher’s Pet. A 2011 Tony-nominee for Sister Act (with husband Bill Steinkellner, Alan Menken and Glenn Slater); Cheri has also written Princesses (with Bill, David Zippel and Matthew Wilder); and book and lyrics for Mosaic (with Georgia Stitt), and Jailbirds on Broadway (with Bill and Jeff Rizzo). Other stage includes Our Place, and Instaplay - L.A. s original - and longestrunning - improvised musical-comedy. An Indy Award winner and Ovation nominee for Hello! My Baby, Cheri currently teaches writing at Stanford and UCSB and directs youth theatre in beautiful Santa Barbara, where she and Bill raised their three favorite children/writers/ artists: Kit, Teddy, and Emma.

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PROFILES

Bill Steinkellner (Book) is an Award-winning television and screen writer: Cheers and Disney’s Teacher’s Pet (Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAS, Writers Guild and People’s Choice Awards). Book writer (with wife, Cherri): Sister Act the Musical (London Palladium, Hamburg, Broadway 2011), Princesses (Goodspeed, 5th Avenue). Writer/director (with Paul Reubens): the original Pee-wee Herman Show (Groundlings, Roxy Theatre, HBO). Creator/ director: Instaplay, L.A.’s first all-improvised musicalcomedy. Author: the L.A. Times bestseller Postcards From the Moon.

Douglas Carter Beane (Additional Book Material) Beane’s Broadway play The Little Dog Laughed received the GLAAD media award for best play, and was also nominated for a Tony for best new play. His other works include As Bees In Honey Drown (Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Award), Music From A Sparkling Planet and The Country Club. He wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of his play Advice From A Caterpillar which won Aspen Comedy Festival’s best feature. His film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar was produced by Steven Spielberg, was the number one film in America for a month and is now a television favorite. The Big Time, Beane’s first musical, received rave reviews last year and his next musical, a stage adaptation of the film The Bandwagon is slated to open on Broadway later this season. Fascinated by non-traditional forms of theater, Beane has written the revues, White Lies and Mondo Drama and this season a live theatrical soap opera, The Cartells. As artistic director of the New York theater company Drama Dept. he produced over forty productions, including acclaimed revivals of As Thousands Cheer, June Moon and The Torchbearers and world premiere works by Paul Rudnick, David Sedaris and Wendy Wasserstein. His new play, Don’t Follow Me, I’m Lost, Too will open next season in New York and he is currently developing a television series for producer Lorne Michaels. He resides in New York City with his partner, composer Lewis Flinn and their son, Cooper.

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Zachary Austin (Ensemble) is a junior this year in the BFA Acting program. He is very excited to be in his second ART musical! Some of his other credits include The Pajama Game (Max), Doubt, A Parable (Father Flynn u/s) and Tigers be Still (Joseph u/s).

Zachary is very excited to be continuing his career with ART and would like to thank his friends and family for all their support.

Adia Bell (Deloris Van Cartier) is a senior BFA Musical Theatre major and is very excited to be finishing off her time at the University of Arizona with this fabulous production! Arizona Repertory Theatre credits include The Pajama Game, Doubt, A Parable, The Addams Family, Evita, and Hands on a Hardbody. She can seen next dancing in the ensemble in The Music Man at Arizona Theatre Company. She is so grateful for her time here at the U of A and has loved being a member of this wonderful company. She thanks her teachers for their wisdom, as well as her friends and family for their everlasting love and support. She would especially like to thank her sweet mother, whom she loves and cherishes above all. Please follow her on Instagram to keep updated on her post-grad adventures: @adia_bell.

Courtney Blanc (Sister Mary Robert) is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program and is beyond thrilled to be returning to the ART stage this semester! Her other credits at ART include The Pajama Game in the ensemble. She cannot thank the professors enough for their ongoing guidance and support. And a big thank you to Christie and Jamie for their dedication and compassion throughout the entire run. She also feels incredibly blessed to have the most supportive parents and family that have taken every step of this journey right by her side.

Megan Boehmcke (Ensemble, Sister Mary Patrick u/s) is a sophomore musical theatre major from Virginia and is thrilled to be a part of this fabulous production! Previous credits include The Pajama Game (u/s Brenda, u/s Poopsie), Crazy For You (Irene), and Heathers (Heather McNamara). Megan would like to thank everyone involved for the wonderful opportunity and her family for their support!

Tristan Caldwell (Joey) is a junior BFA musical theatre major and is excited to open this sensational production of Sister Act! Past roles include Hines in The Pajama Game (ART) and Tony in West Side Story.

He hopes you enjoy the show!

Quinn Corrigan (Monsignor O’Hara) is a Tucson native and has been performing since he was nine,

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PROFILES first with Kids Unlimited and then at Catalina Foothills High School. With Arizona Repertory Theatre, he was last seen in The Pajama Game as Pop and the Caveman Ancestor in The Addams Family. He also portrayed the role of “Scott” in Arizona Onstage Productions The Producers. He is a current senior and plans to pursue theatre in Chicago after graduation.

He would like to thank his family, friends, and professors for their love and support! Instagram: @ corriganq14

for this incredible experience, and her family and friends for their endless love and support. She would also like to dedicate her performance to her two beautiful nieces, Delilah and Jolene.

Naphtali Curry (Eddie) is a Junior Musical Theatre major from Chicago, Illinois. Recent ART credits include Hands on a Hardbody (Ronald McCowen), The Addams Family (Ancestor, Lucas u/s), and The Pajama Game (Steam Heat dancer, Hines u/s). He would like to thank all of his professors for this opportunity, and would love to thank his family and friends for the continuous support.

Carly Natania Grossman (Sister Mary Patrick, Fantasy Dancer, Dance Captain) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major and is truly excited to be doing her third show with ART. This past summer, Carly traveled to Virginia Repertory Theatre to play Anybodys in West Side Story. Regional theatre credits include: Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz), Teenager/ Ensemble (Memphis), Featured Dancer/Mistress u/s (Evita) at Phoenix Theatre; Eponine (Les Miserables), Serena (Legally Blonde), Tootles/Jane/Wendy u/s (Peter Pan) at Arizona Broadway Theatre. Her most recent credit with ART is Gladys in The Pajama Game.

Shout out to mom, dad, grandma Lillian, and sister Jamie, you rock!

Marina Devaux (Ensemble, Mother Superior u/s) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major and is thrilled to be making her ART debut with the talented cast of Sister Act. Favorite credits include Heathers (Heather Chandler), Murder Ballad (Narrator), and Romeo and Juliet (Mercutio). Thanks to Christie and Jamie for this exciting opportunity and to my family in Athens for your love and support!

Camryn Elias (Michelle, Ensemble, Fantasy Dancer, Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours u/s and Sister Mary Theresa u/s) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre student from Sacramento, California. She is very excited to be a part of this wonderful production of Sister Act! Past credits include: The Pajama Game (Female Ensemble), Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney), and Mary Poppins (Mrs. Banks). Camryn would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew of the show for making this experience truly fabulous! She would also like to thank her friends and family for all of their love and support.

Luke Gaff (Ensemble, TJ u/s & Joey u/s) is a sophomore Musical Theatre student and is excited to be a part of the company of ART’s Sister Act! His favorite credits include: Big Fish (Edward Bloom), Cats (Old Deuteronomy), and Into the Woods (The Baker). Many thanks to Directors Jamie and Christie for working to bring this marvelous show together.

Sofia Gonzalez (Ensemble, Sister Mary Robert u/s) is a sophomore Musical Theatre major from Pasadena, California. She is thrilled to be making her ART debut in Sister Act. Some of her past credits include: The Pajama Game (Mae u/s), Les Miserables (Fantine), and ln the Heights (Abuela Claudia). She would like to thank the entire production team

Adam Grodman (Cop, Ensemble) is a senior BFA Acting major from Flagstaff, Arizona. He has appeared in several ART productions, such as Born Yesterday, Twelfth Night, A Streetcar Named Desire, and The Merchant of Venice.

Jared Machado (Ernie, Newscaster, Ensemble, Pablo u/s) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major and is very excited to be a part of this season’s Fall Musical, Sister Act! Past roles include The Prince of Morocco in The Merchant of Venice and Trevor in Abandoned. He would like to thank the entire cast and crew for creating such a hardworking and inspiring environment, and his friends and family for constantly supporting him. Enjoy the show!

Xander Mason (Ensemble, Fantasy Dancer, Curtis u/s) is a sophomore Musical theatre major who is thrilled to be making his ART debut in Sister Act! He would like to give a huge shout out to Christie and Jamie for giving him this opportunity, his loving family, and all his fellow artists who he shares the stage with for constantly providing support!

Jenna Meadows (Sister Mary Lazarus) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major and is thrilled to be returning to the ART stage for Sister Act! She would like to thank the entire cast and crew for their uplifting spirits and dedication. She would also like to thank her friends and family for their endless and unwavering support.

Paige Mills (Tina, Ensemble, Fantasy Dancer, Sister Mary Lazarus u/s) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major and is so excited to be making her ART debut in Sister Act! Some of her favorite credits include Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie), Legally Blonde (Elle), and The Pajama Game (Swing). She

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PROFILES would like to give a huge thank you to Christie and Jamie for giving her this opportunity and to her family in California for their endless love and support.

Tony Moreno (Pablo, Fantasy Dancer, Eddie u/s) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major and is ecstatic to be returning to the ART stage. Past ART credits include The Pajama Game (Charley). Last year, Tony received the Jimmy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha.

He would like to thank Christie and Jamie for this opportunity and his parents for letting him go to college across the country. Para mi familia y mis ancestros cubanos. Bueno, ¡vamos a bailar!

Conner Morley (TJ, Fantasy Dancer, Dance Captain, Fight Captain) is a senior in the BFA Musical Theatre program here at UofA. He was last seen on the Arizona Repertory Theatre stage as Prez in The Pajama Game. Other ART credits include, The Addams Family, Evita, and Hands on a Hardbody. Over the summer he was seen at Arizona Broadway Theatre and the Herberger Theatre Center’s Mary Poppins as Robertson Aye, and last summer in their production of Beauty and the Beast. Next he will be a dancing Iowan in Arizona Theatre Company’s production of The Music Man! Huge thank you to Christie Kerr for everything, and Jamie Reed for jumping in so fast and being a great addition to this production. Lots of love to mom, dad, and Chase; I would be nowhere without you guys. Check me out on instagram - @ connerrm Allisonn O’Neill (Sister Mary Theresa) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major here at the University of Arizona. Her regional credits include: Bielke in Fiddler on the Roof (Portland Center Stage), and the first regional production of Grey Gardens as Lee Bouvier (Portland Center Stage.) Her last ART credits include Pugsley in The Addams Family and Ensemble in The Pajama Game. She would like to thank her friends and family for their constant support and love!

Liam Thibeault (Ensemble, Fantasy Dancer, Monsignor O'Hara u/s) has been working in community theater throughout the valley since his freshman year of high school, working in the East Valley primarily. He has appeared as Charlemagne in Greasepaint Youth Theatre’s Pippin, and Carl Hanratty in Actor’s Youth Theatre’s Catch Me If You Can. He is currently a sophomore, and would like to thank everyone’s very hard work in making this massive show come together.

Amanda Valenzuela (Mother Superior) is a junior BFA musical theatre transfer from Cincinnati

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Conservatory of Music (CCM) Regional credits: Runaways (Know Theatre of Cincinnati); Other credits include: The Pajama Game (ART), Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins), Seussical (Mayzie La Bird) and Shrek (Fiona). “Thank you to all my family and friends for their constant support! Enjoy the show!”

Follow her on instagram @amanda_valenzuelaa Tatumn Zale (Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours, Fantasy Dancer) is thrilled to be utilizing her 14 years of Catholic schooling and lifelong ‘nun character development’ in Sister Act. Regional credits: Damn Yankees (Gloria), La Cage Aux Folles (Bitelle/Colette), The Music Man (Mrs. Squires/ Dance Captain) with The Woodstock Playhouse. Other select credits include: The Pajama Game (ART), The Addams Family (ART), Evita (ART), Heathers (Veronica) and The Little Mermaid (Ursula). She was previously awarded Broadway World’s Phoenix Award (Best Actress in a Musical) and the National Youth Arts 2016 Artist of the Year. All of my love and more to my family, friends and Alec for supporting this crazy dream of mine!

Zach Zupke (Curtis) is a senior BFA Musical Theatre major and is incredibly excited to be a part of this show. Past ART credits include A Streetcar Named Desire (Mitch), Epic Proportions (Benny), The Pajama Game (Mr. Hasler), Evita (Ensemble, Che u/s), and Born Yesterday (Paul u/s). He would like to thank Christie Kerr and Jamie Reed for their support and this opportunity. He would like to send his love to his family, especially his mother and grandmother.

Arizona Repertory Theatre would like to give

Special Thanks to

Christopher Allen, Costume Director of the Univeristy of Arizona Opera Theatre

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS

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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.

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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 video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever is strictly prohibited**

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STUDIO SERIES 2018-2019 Season The Studio Series is dedicated to supporting original, contemporary, and experimental performance through a bare essentials production model with the primary focus on the artistic and intellectual labor of the theatre students. The Studio Series focuses on collaboration, innovation, and process rather than product. Performances are immediate, rough, and presented as the creative result of the process. It is a community-centered, people-generated approach to performance that provides creative learning opportunities for student artists, thought-provoking experiences for audiences, and occasions for productive dialogue around topics relevant to diverse populations both locally and globally.

Please Note: Studio Series Performances are NOT for children

By Eric Overmyer

November 15 - 18, 2018

Student-generated performance event curated by faculty & students

February 21 - 24, 2019

An Original Devised Piece Devised by BA theatre arts students

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FILM & TELEVISION EVENTS

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Documentary films created

by BA and BFA students.

The Loft Cinema Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 7pm FREE & Open to the Public

Senior thesis films created by the BFA graduating class.

Fox Tucson Theatre Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 7pm General Admission $5

Short fiction films by BA and BFA students.

The Loft Cinema Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 7pm FREE & Open to the Public

UA Center for Creative Photography Wednesdays throughout Year FREE & Open to the Public

- Movies about Film & Television Feature films presented by faculty & preceded by a short student film.

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THEATRE PROGRAM FACULTY & STAFF ADMINISTRATION

FACULTY Mr. Peter Beudert, Professor Emeritus Mr. Kevin Black, Professor of Practice Dr. Kevin J. Byrne, Assistant Professor Dr. Harold Dixon, Professor Emeritus Ms. Deanna Fitzgerald, Associate Professor &

Interim Co-Director Mr. Brent Gibbs, Professor Mr. Danny Gurwin, Assistant Professor Mr. Richard T. Hanson, Assoc. Professor Emeritus Mr. Patrick Holt, Associate Professor Ms. Christie Kerr, Assistant Professor Mr. Joe C. Klug Assistant Professor Mr. Ted Kraus, Assistant Professor Dr. Frank LaBan, Professor Emeritus Ms. Jenny Lang, Assistant Professor of Practice Dr. Jessica Maerz, Associate Professor Ms. Claire Mannle, Instructor Mr. Matthew Marcus, Instructor Dr. Laura McCammon, Professor Emerita Dr. Bobbi McKean, Associate Professor Mr. David Morden, Assistant Professor Mr. Greg Pierotti, Assistant Professor Mr. Monte Ralstin, Professor of Practice Ms. Jaime Reed, Assistanct Professor of Practice Ms. Elaine Romero, Associate Professor Ms. Clare P. Rowe, Associate Professor Mr. Hank Stratton, Assistant Professor Mr. Albert Tucci, Director & Professor Emeritus Mr. Richard Tuckett, Associate Professor Dr. Patricia VanMetre, Associate Professor Emerita Mr. Jeffrey L. Warburton, Assoc. Professor Emeritus Ms. Dianne J. Winslow, Professor Emerita Mr. David Yarnelle, Assistant Professor of Practice

School Interim Co-Directors

Deanna Fitzgerald & Yuri Makino Artistic Director Brent Gibbs Managing Director Jenny Lang Advising Services Christina Beasley, David Yarnelle Asst. to the Director for Admin.

Justine Collins Business Manager Stacy Dugan Office Specialist Stephanie Chao Student Academic Specialist Daniela Tascarella

GRADUATE STUDENTS Rebekah Clark, Elizabeth Eaton, Lauren Duggin, Jason Jamerson, Anna Jennings, Tori Mays, Ryan B. Moore, Dan Movick, Andrew Nunley, Vanisha Renee Pierce, Monique Robin, Fly Steffens, Forrest Tallbull, Angelina Valencia, Rachel Wilkins

PRODUCTION Production Manager Jenny Lang Technical Director Ted Kraus Staff Assistant Technical Director & Automation Specialist Tony Cordaro Lighting Supervisor Deanna Fitzgerald Costume Director Richard Tuckett Costume Shop Manager Maryann Trombino Costume Design Advisor Patrick Holt Paint Supervisor Clare P. Rowe Properties Supervisor Joe C. Klug Sound Supervisor Matt Marcus Program Chair for Generative Dramaturgy Kevin Byrne

MARKETING & AUDIENCE SERVICES

THEATRE PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD

Marketing Director Julie Vance Assistant Marketing Specialist Jordan Lorsung Bobbi McKean Gloria Linden (President), Greg Knopf (Vice President), Outreach Coordinator Fine Arts Box Office Manager Charles Cannon Jane Brown (Secretary), Cindy Ashton, Judith Bard, Box Office Staff Benjamin Ancharski, Bill Bennett, Steve Browning, Lindsey Burlingame, Logan Cleverly, Alex Cowan, Erin Crowther, Annie Dixon, Julie Cohn, Carol Cunin, Elyse Golob, Christine Antonio Heredia, Karsten Hultquist, Thomas Kile, Harland, Tim Kelly, Kwan Lee, Pricilla Mรกrquez, Thomas Koenig, Elissa Maugans, Moses Maugans, Kailee Leslie Freed Novick, Judy Ranzer, Ed Steinhoff, Nafziger, Olivia Niccum,Taylor Ross, Jade Salmon, Joshua Tony Terry Swain, Victoria Villanueva, Jeremy Yampolsky

Life Members Pat Ballard, Walter Kutscher, Mary Parnell, Lillian Rosenzweig

Associate Members

House Managers Benjamin Ancharski, Annie Dixon, Thomas Kile, Thomas Koenig, Moses Maugans, Kailee Nafziger, Olivia Niccum, Jade Salmon, Victoria Villanueva, Jeremy Yampolsky

Doris Coris, Taffie Eiff, Carol Elliott, Joe Gootter (Past President), Ken Greenfield, Joan Horwitz, Jane Kivel, Season Graphic Designers Schuyler Lininger, Bill Neumann (Past President), Caren Newman, Sharmin Pool, Vivi Sabbagh, Victoria Terzano, Don VandeGriff, Jo Ann Zirkle

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Buying & Selling New Construction Property Management Vacation & Long Term Rentals

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