Virginia Samford Theatre presents CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

presents JUNE 13-30, 2024

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

Virginia Samford Theatre presents Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

Music by Special Arrangement with Sony/ATV Publishing

Adapted for the stage by Jeremy Sams

Licensed Script Adapted by Ray Roderick

Based on the MGM Motion Picture

Director/Choreographer Henry Scott

Scenic Designer Ben Boyer

Properties Designer Paul Boyer

Music Director Michael King

Production Stage Manager Daniel Bussey

Sound Designer/Audio Engineer Jay Tumminello

Hair/Wig Designer Laura K. Barnett

Wardrobe Supervisor Heather Hood

Costume Designer Emma Fox

Lighting Designer Caleb Stroman

Technical / Lighting / Sound Assistant Josh Little

Assistant Stage Manager Trey White

Fly Captain Seth Walton

Choreography for “Toot Sweet” and “Me Ol’ Bamboo” adapted from the original movie choreography by Dee Dee Wood and Marc Breaux.

Special Thanks to

Bham Now, Convoy Wraps, O’Neal Manufacturing Services, Mary Gurney, Samford University Costume Department, Elliot Dennis, Birmingham Southern College Theatre Department, Patti Jones Manning and Lori Mercer

The Virginia Samford Theatre has been Birmingham’s original neighborhood theatre and destination for authentic and meaningful cultural experiences for nearly 100 years.VST respects and welcomes performers, patrons, staff, creators and community of all ethnicities, genders, religions, ideologies, orientations and abilities. The VST will remain committed to EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility) for all.

The Virginia Samford Theatre receives support from the Alabama State Council on the Arts funded by the National Endowment for the Arts; The Samford Charitable Trust; and the Martha Moore Sykes Designated Fund through the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. Member of the National Historic Preservation Trust

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International www.mtishows.com

The taking of photos, videos, or audio recordings of this production are strictly prohibited.

The Cast

Caractacus Potts...........................Chris Carlisle

Truly Scrumptious...................................Zoe Wirt

Jemima Potts................................Lacey Thomas

Jeremy Potts...........................Alexander Wesley

Grandpa Potts..................................Chuck Duck

Baron Bomburst.............................Scott Stewart

Baroness/Mrs. Phillips................Courtney Cook

Boris...........................................David Strickland

Goran..............................................Jeff DeGarmo

Lord Scrumptious/Child Catcher.....Kyle Holman

Coggins.....................................Andrew Duxbury

Toymaker/Ensemble.........................Patrick May

Ensemble.....................................Virginia Barr

Ensemble......................................Ryder Dean

Ensemble....................................Brennen Foy

Ensemble......................Shelby Grace Justice

Ensemble..........................Benjamin Kitchens

Ensemble........................Alexa-Grace Lindley

Ensemble......................................Olivia Scott

Ensemble..................................Sawyer Smith

Ensemble.............................Mary Taylor Spell

Ensemble.............................Meredith Vaughn

Ensemble.................................Jackson White

Ensemble.........................Xzavier Whittington

STARS Ensemble

Mae Alexander, Mary Henning Dale, Ma’Kayla Dial, Bradley Harris, Miles Mann, Doc Porter, Alyson Ragland, Spencer Schillaci, Rachel Smith, Madeline Whitt, Eva Zebot

The Orchestra

Michael King (Conductor, Pianist)

Maury Levine (Drums), Lori Ardovino (Reeds), Darryl Jones (Trumpet), Noah Bender (Trumpet), William Schneider (Trombone), Christy Vest (Keyboard II), Wyatt Van Horn (Double Bass)

Musical Numbers Act 1

Overture..................................................................................................Orchestra

Opening....................................................................................................Company

You Two.............................................................................Caractacus, Jeremy & Jemima

Them Three.................................................................................................Grandpa Potts

Toot Sweets........................................Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy, Jemima & Ensemble

Act English...................................................................................................Boris & Goran

Hushabye Mountain........................................................................................Caractacus

Me Ol’ Bamboo..........................................................................Caractacus & Ensemble

Posh.......................................................................................Grandpa, Jeremy & Jemima

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang........................................Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy & Jemima

Truly Scrumptious ......................................................................Jeremy, Jemima & Truly

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Nautical Reprise)...........Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy & Jemima

There will be one 15 minute intermssion

Finale Act One....................................................................................................Company Entre’acte........................................................................................................Orchestra

Act 2

Vulgarian Town Square ......................................................................................Company

The Roses of Success.............................................................Grandpa Potts & Inventors

Lovely Lovely Man .....................................................................................................Truly

Chu-Chi Face .......................................................................................Baron & Baroness

Teamwork ..........................................................Caractacus, Toymaker, Truly & Children

The Bombie Samba............................................................Baroness, Baron & Ensemble

Doll On A Music Box.............................................................................Truly & Caractacus

Fight and Finale Act Two ....................................................................................Company

~ Who’s Who in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG ~

Chris Carlisle (Caractacus Potts) has appeared Off-Broadway “With Glee”, Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles “The Post Office”, VST “Little Shop of Horrors” Television credits include Into The Dark (Hulu/Blumhouse), Mr. Mercedes (Paramount), Eleventh Hour (CBS), National commercials for Wii, Twix, Wheel of Fortune and Chevrolet and most recently he could be found performing from Alaska to New Zealand as a principal vocalist aboard Princess Cruises. He is thrilled to be back on stage in Birmingham and so thankful for the warm reception from this incredible community. All his love to Andrea, “couldn’t do it without ya!” and to Momma Peggy, “wouldn’t be here without ya!” @chriscarlislerealtygroup

Zoe Wirt (Truly Scrumptious), in her VST debut, has performed, music directed, and choreographed around Birmingham for the last 6 years. Some favorite moments on stage include My Fair Lady (RMT), Bunnicula, The Hundred Dresses, and Mr. Popper’s Penguins (BCT), Steve Martin’s The Underpants (Homewood Theatre), and TOUCH (workshop singer/cover for world premiere with Opera Birmingham). Zoe currently teaches musical theater at ASFA. Love and thanks to Andrew, always. Proud BSC alumna. Forward, ever. has performed, music directed, and choreographed around Birmingham for the last 6 years. Some favorite moments on stage include My Fair Lady (RMT), Bunnicula, The Hundred Dresses, and Mr. Popper’s Penguins (BCT), Steve Martin’s The Underpants (Homewood Theatre), and TOUCH (workshop singer/cover for world premiere with Opera Birmingham). Zoe currently teaches musical theater at ASFA. Love and thanks to Andrew, always. Proud BSC alumna. Forward, ever.

Lacey Sage Thomas (Jemima Potts) is honored to be part of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Virginia Samford Theater. Some of her previous shows include Mary Poppins Jr. (Jane Banks), A Fairytale Christmas Carol (Gretel), Elf the Musical (Santa’s elves), and The Price and the Pauper (Bet). She is a rising 6th grader. She would love to thank her musical theater and dance teachers at Tapestry Story Arts for helping her find her love of Theater and Dance and reminding her why she was created to create. Her love of Ballet has led her to join Briarwood Ballet this summer. She also enjoys working in her garden and playing with her cats. Love and many thanks to her family for cheering her on and always making room for her to go after so many dreams. Hebrews 12:14

Alexander Wesley (Jeremy Potts) is thrilled to be spending the summer at VST in his second mainstage performance. The 11-year-old from Morris, fell in love the moment he stepped on the stage. He began VST STARS program in 2022. In his short tenure, he has been in 6 productions at VST. Among his favorites are a Lost Boy in Peter Pan, Zero in School House Rock the Musical, and ensemble performances. Alexander has also performed as a soloist in his school’s performing ensemble and participated in The Jefferson County Elementary Music Festival for outstanding choral students. In his free time, Alexander plays tennis, enjoys running, playing a variety of musical instruments, and traveling. Alexander would like to thank his family for helping him along this journey.

Chuck Duck (Grandpa Potts) is thrilled to be back at VST and so excited to be a part of this classic show. Other shows at VST include Tartuffe, Taming of the Shrew, and The Producers. Chuck is also a cat daddy and would like to thank Mr. Tumnus, Starkitty and Miss Vanjie for letting him be away so much. lol. Hope you enjoy the show!

W. Scott Stewart (Baron) Scottie last appeared at VST in SPAMALOT (King Arthur) but has been on stage here singing the low notes and playing upright bass with The Dill Pickers! He lives on a second century family farm in Triune, TN with dog RC (#RIPRufus). Each Christmas season, Scottie travels with the National Tour of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Musical! playing the dog, Old Max. His credits also include a national tour of Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Sam the Snowman) and Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Adventure in Pigeon Forge. Past roles in Birmingham include: Bright Star (Daddy Cane); Til Beth Do Us Part (Gibby); Smoke on the Mountain (Rev. Oglethorpe); Greater Tuna (w/ Kyle Holman) plus Norton Dill’s Sand Mountain Trilogy. Thanks for supporting LIVE theatre!

Courtney Cook (Baroness/Miss Phillips) is thrilled to return to the VST stage after getting her start here back in the Town & Gown Theatre days. A native of Birmingham, she just returned after a couple of decades living in NYC and Los Angeles. She was recently in “‘Til Beth Do Us Part” at Homewood Theatre. Favorite regional theatre: “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris,” “Bad Dates,” “The Secret Garden,” “Tough Guys Don’t Shoot Blanks,” “Vice Girl Confidential.” TV: “Parks & Recreation,” “American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson,” “American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace,” “Grey’s Anatomy.” Follow the adventures of Courtney and her rescue pup, Molly, on IG @ courtneythecook

David Strickland (Boris) has not been onstage in five years, so please bear with him. (2019: Mr. Wormwood in Red Mountain Theatre’s Matilda and Alvin in Terrific New Theatre’s Story of My Life.) Once upon a time, he acted in over a dozen VST productions, most under the direction of his friend and mentor, the late Jack Mann. David mostly directs now. He considers TNT his artistic home (Fun Home, The Big Meal, “The Nora Plays”), and he has also directed at Birmingham Children’s Theatre, Theatre Downtown, and RMT. He has assistant directed at theatres around the country, including the Alliance, Goodspeed Musicals, Rep. Theatre of St. Louis, and Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company. Next, David directs Sunday in the Park with George, the inaugural production at TNT’s new home. david-strickland. com. Love to T.

Jeff DeGarmo (Goran) is a systems analyst at UAB Medicine during the day and does his best to use his evenings and weekends to sing and act. He has too many degrees, but his favorite one is his music degree from Montevallo, where he studied voice with Bennie Middaugh. He is a staff singer at Trinity UMC, and most recently performed in On Golden Pond at Homewood Theatre, 12 Angry Jurors at Encore Theatre and Gallery, Red Mountain Theatre’s Kinky Boots, and in VST’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Company. All my love to West and Jake! Jake prefers to receive love in the form of Milk Bones and French fries.

Kyle is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and was a member of their 100th year Academy Company. He has been performing on the VST stage for over 40 years! Past roles include Captian Hook in our production of Peter Pan, J.D. in Escape to Margaritaville, The Captian in Sound of Music, Sam Phillips in Million Dollar Quartet, and Harold Hill in The Music Man. You may also recognize him from a Red Mountian Theatre production as Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady or as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. Kyle is a full time Voice Actor and was the voice of the opening ceremonies for the 2022 World Games. His clients include: Honda, Zaxby’s, Garmin, Norwegian Cruise Line, and BadBoy Mowers. Currently he is the voice of Jack Links Beef Jerky in New Zealand. www.HotMic.com

Andrew Duxbury (Coggins) is celebrating, with this production, his 21st appearance on the VST mainstage. Other recent VST roles include Cinderella’s Father in Into the Woods, Mr. Tinsworthy in 9 to 5, and Herr Schultz in Cabaret. On other stages he has appeared as Red in Seven Santas and Comet in The Reindeer Monologues (Birmingham Festival Theater), Bobby Dwayne in The Hallelujah Girls, Will Dearth in Dear Brutus and Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol (Belltower Players), The Bailiff in Twelve Angry Jurors (Encore Theater), Mr. Pendleton in Choir Boy (Birmingham Black Repertory Theater), and the Ansager in the long running Politically Incorrect Cabaret. He is also the author of the award winning The Accidental Plague Diaries. Off stage, he is a professor of clinical geriatrics at UAB.

Patrick May (Toymaker) couldn’t be more excited to be back on stage at the VST where he started with MCAT(magic city actors theatre).Since then Patrick has appeared in numerous main stage shows where he last played (Ken) in “Ain’t misbehavin” and also the ensemble of “Jesus Christ Superstars” all directed by the greats “Carl Dean” and Michael King. He would like to take the opportunity to thank all his friends and family for all the support and love they always show and most importantly his parents for always believing in him even when he didn’t believe in himself.

Virginia Barr (Ensemble) is excited to perform again at the VST! Some of her favorite roles include Rapunzel in Into the Woods, Jenny in Company, Chanteuse in Cabaret, and Dyanne in Million Dollar Quartet (VST); Ellie in Girls’ Weekend (Homewood Theatre); singer/dancer in A Not So Silent Night (CAT); Constance in The Three Musketeers (BCT); Prudie Cupp in Pump Boys and Dinettes (TNT); Mrs. Scratchitt in A Bluegrass Christmas Carol (Norton Dill Productions); Babe in Crimes of the Heart (BFT); Ensemble in Spamalot and A Christmas Story, the Musical (VST); Catherine in Pomme d’Api (FAVA Opera in France); and Velma in West Side Story (CLOC). Virginia teaches Music at Clanton Elementary School. She wants to thank Henry Scott for this opportunity and her friends and family for their love and support.

Ryder Dean (Ensemble) is a Sophomore at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and is ecstatic to be making his mainstage Virginia Samford debut! He has appeared once on the main stage at VST as Sandy in The Man Who Came to Dinner. Some of his other roles include Edward Bloom in Big Fish the Musical with BCT, Ed in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Javert in Les Miserables, and Doc O’Conner and others in The Laramie Project, all of which were at JCATD. He wants to thank his VST family for the endless support! Also a special thanks to his father Carl, and his sister Caroline!

Brennen Foy (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be back on the VST stage in this iconic show! Past VST credits include: Friedrich Von trapp in The Sound of Music and Ensemble in Peter Pan. He is an recent alumni of both the Performing Ensembles and The Conservatory at Red Mountain Theatre. Brennen is so excited to be attending The University of Alabama at Birmingham this fall to pursue his BFA in Musical Theatre. @brennen.foy

Shelby Grace Justice (Ensemble/Dance Captain) is thrilled to be returning to the Virginia Samford Theatre in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! She was previously seen at the VST in Peter Pan The Musical as Liza/ Tiger Lily. Some of her other favorite credits include Mr. Burns: A PostElectric Play (Colleen, Itchy), A Christmas Carol (Grace Smythe, dance captain), and Arkansas Bear (Mime). In addition to performing, Shelby Grace is a first-year graduate student at Samford University where she is studying to become a speech-language pathologist. She would like to thank the entire cast for

all their hard work and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Benjamin Kitchens (Ensemble) is delighted to return to the stage after 4 years away from his home here in the Magic City! He previously appeared here at VST in A Bluegrass Christmas Carol (2017) and Spring Awakening (2019). You may also recognize him from The Book of Merman (2018) and Pump Boys & Dinettes (2018) at Terrific New Theatre, The Three Little Kittens (2019) at Birmingham Children’s Theatre, A Not So Silent Night (2018) at Central Alabama Theatre, or Godspell (2018) and Music Man (2017) at South City Theatre. By day, Benjamin works as a talent acquisition manager; by night, he enjoys a cappella music, board games, and points/ miles travel-hacking. He holds a degree in theatre from Vanderbilt University.

Alexa-Grace Lindley (Ensemble/Dance Captain) is a rising sophomore BFA Theatre major at The University of Alabama with a concentration in Musical Theatre. She is thrilled to be returning for her seventh show with VST! Her favorite past credits include: Oklahoma (Laurey) and Music Man Jr (Eulalie). Alexa-Grace is so thankful for this opportunity and for the endless support of her friends and family!

Olivia Scott (Ensemble) is very excited to make her VST debut in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Olivia is going to be a junior at UAB this upcoming fall earning her BFA in musical theatre. Her recent credits include “Sister Act” (Red Mountain Theatre), and “Everybody”(University of Alabama at Birmingham).

Sawyer Smith (Ensemble) is a Senior in high-school. He loves to spend his time singing and learning the piano, and is very excited to be a part of this production. His favorite shows to have appeared in are “Beauty and the Beast” (Beast), “The Addams Family Jr.” (Lurch), and “Peter Pan” (Slightly). Sawyer wants to thank Henry Scott and the people at VST for this amazing opportunity. Soli Deo Gloria.

Mary Taylor Spell (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Virginia Samford Theatre debut in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! She is from Madison, MS and a rising junior at Samford University, where she is pursuing her BFA in Musical Theatre. Mary Taylor was most recently seen in Samford University’s Lucky Stiff as the French Emcee and Annabel Glick understudy. Some of her other recent credits include Claire (Ordinary Days), Ensemble/Hope Cladwell u/s (Urinetown), and Medda Larkin (Newsies). Mary Taylor is so grateful for the constant support from her family and friends in doing what she loves! She is incredibly thankful to be a part of this wonderful experience and hopes you truly enjoy the show!

Meredith Vaughn (Ensemble) (she/her) is so thrilled to be back at VST this summer after spending her time at Neverland last year in “Peter Pan!” A BFA graduate from the University of Montevallo, her recent credits include: “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (Florika) and “Seussical (TYA)” (Bird Girl) with the Actor’s Charitable Theater, “Some Enchanted Evening” (“A Cockeyed Optimist”), “Mamma Mia!” (Lisa), “Grease” (Frenchy), and “Ragtime” (Little Girl) with Theatre Tuscaloosa. Insta/TikTok: @merkatvau Website: www.meredith-vaughn.com

Jackson White (Ensemble) is a soon-to-be senior at The University of Alabama studying both Theatre and Creative Media. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang marks Jackson’s return to the VST stage! He has grown up in the Birmingham community theatre realm, and is excited for everyone to see this fun and exciting show! Favorite credits include Boy (Adam/Samantha), Julius Caesar (Popilius/Lucilius/Pompey),

and The Insanity of Mary Girard (Fury/Mr. Philips). He would like to thank God, the wonderful creative team, and this awesome cast for making this such a great show to be a part of!

Xzavier Whittington (Ensemble) is a 19 year old college student, and is very excited to be doing this show. He enjoys musical and non musical theater. His hobbies include playing piano, playing basketball, and working out, his favorite thing to do however is sing. His main mission in life is to spread the good news of Jesus Christ and to leave the world a better place than it was when he arrived. He loves making others happy and making them smile. He hopes this show will be one to remember.

Mae Alexander (STARS) Ensemble)is an 8 year old second grader at Crestline Elementary. Mae started acting at VST when she was 7 and she has thoroughly enjoyed her experiences in Honk, Jr., Addams Family: Young @ Part, and Schoolhouse Rock Live! Mae is very excited to be a part of this production of Chitty! Outside of theater, Mae enjoys playing basketball & softball, baking, reading, and playing with her friends. Mae feels grateful to Daniel for giving her this exciting opportunity. Mae would like to thank her voice coach, Amy Murphy, for always believing in her. Mae is looking forward to a future full of more fun times with musical theater!

Mary Henning Dale (STARS Ensemble) completed the 8th grade with ASFA. She is excited to perform her third Summer with VST. Past performances include Marta, Sound of Music and Jane, Peter Pan as well as several VST STARS shows. She enjoys ballet and performed as Marie, AL Ballet’s Nutcracker the last 2 seasons. In her spare time, she cares for her cat “Eliza Hamilton.”

Ma’Kayla Dial (STARS Ensemble) is delighted to grace the Virginia Samford stage once again, this time as a seasoned performer. She is currently a sophomore at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she is diligently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts alongside a Bachelor of Science. Her recent theatrical endeavors include portraying “Audrey” in Disney’s “Descendants” and participating in the ensemble of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Trial by Jury” within the university’s music department. She extends her heartfelt gratitude to her family, friends, and colleagues for their unwavering support. Go Blazers! Follow her journey on Instagram @idigmakayla.

Bradley Harris (STARS Ensemble) is fourteen years old and is thrilled to be in her first production at VST! Although she has enjoyed acting and singing for several years, she has been especially thrilled to participate in one of her favorite musicals, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Miles Mann (STARS Ensemble) is pleased to be back on the stage at Virginia Samford Theater where he has previously appeared in Schoolhouse Rock, the Addams Family, and Disney’s the Descendants. Miles first took to the stage at eight years old in Seussical Jr at Red Mountain Theater. He has also appeared in Peter Pan Jr at Red Mountain and in his school’s performances of Alice Through the Looking Glass and Midsummer Night Dream. Miles won 3rd place in group acting in the 2023 Theater Competition.

Doc Porter (STARS Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Virginia Samford Theatre mainstage season debut in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! An active member of the VST STARS program, Doc also enjoys show choir, track, and wrestling. Past performances include Our Town (Wally Webb), Big Fish (Young William Bloom), Honk, Jr. (Ugly), The Music Man, Jr. (Tommy Djilas), Disney’s Descendants (Doug), The Addams

Family, and most recently, On Golden Pond (Billy Ray, Jr.) at Homewood Theatre. Doc is a rising freshman at Homewood High School.

Alyson Ragland (STARS Ensemble) is so thrilled to be a part of a main stage production at VST. Having been a part of VST Stars’ production of Descendants (Maleficent) and Sister Act Jr. (Elle/Nun Ensemble), along with RMT’s production of Mean Girls Jr (Regina George) and Artplay’s production of Addams Family young at part (Morticia Addams) and Legally Blonde Jr. (Store Manager/Delta Nu Ensemble), she is so excited to be performing her first non-Junior production with her VST family!

Spencer Schillaci (STARS Ensemble) is a Junior at Hoover High School and is thrilled to return to the Mainstage. He has performed with the VST STARS program since the age of eight. His favorite roles include Crocodile and Nana in Peter Pan, Marcellus in Music Man Jr, King Jullian in Madagascar Jr, and Drake in Honk! Jr. Spencer would like to thank Henry and Jenna for this opportunity and his family for their support and encouragement. Enjoy the show!

Rachel Smith (STARS Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her VST debut in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Her favorite of seven roles in all with AAC include JoJo in Seussical, Young Elsa in Frozen, Ugly in Honk!, and most recently, Miss Hannigan in Annie. She is an active member of her school’s show choir and tennis team, and for fun, she loves learning the French language. Bon spectacle!

Madeline Whitt (STARS Ensemble) is a 6th grade student at Hewitt Trussville Middle School. She enjoys being in the choir, reading, doing art and playing volleyball and softball. She has been in several plays including playing Marta in “The Sound of Music”, Queen of the High C’s in “Pirates the Musical”, “Frozen”, “A Fairytale Christmas Carole”, “Madagascar” and “New York, NewYork”. She loves being on stage!

Eva Zebot (STARS Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of the STARS Ensemble for this amazing production! She is 11 years old and a student at Cherokee Bend Elem. She is also a Level 4 competitive dancer at Linda Dobbins Dance. Her previous VST experience was as one of the “River City Kids” in Music Man, Jr., and she will return as an Ensemble performer in the Summer 2024 performance of Legally Blonde, Jr. Eva would like to thank her family (Mom, Dad, siblings Joseph & Caroline & fur-brothers Gus & Louie) for all their love & support!

Henry Scott (Director/Choreographer) is thrilled to direct and choreograph one of his childhood favorites, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, at the historic Virginia Samford Theatre! His past VST productions include Peter Pan, Man of La Mancha, Legally Blonde, Love Linda, The Sound of Music, and The Fantasticks. He extends heartfelt gratitude to the extraordinary cast and creative team for their exceptional talents and beautiful hearts. Working on this production has been an absolute pleasure, and Henry hopes you enjoy the show!

Caleb Stroman (Lighting Designer) is an assistant professor and lighting designer at the University of Montevallo. He has designed over 100 productions, including at Red Mountain Theatre, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, and Millbrook Playhouse to name a few. He is excited to be designing at VST for the first time and looks forward to working here again in the future. His work can be found on his website: www. calebstroman.com.

VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATRE STAFF

Philip Mann, Executive Director

STARS Artistic Director and Director of Education

Office Administrator

Technical Director

Jenna Bellamy

Sherry Boone

Ben Boyer

Facility Manager / Production Assistant Paul Boyer

Associate Producer Daniel Bussey

Box Office Administrator Wanda Bussey

Director of Marketing and Audience Engagement

House Manager

VST ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Marty Higginbotham

Jaime Styles

Ben Boyer • Marty Higginbotham • Jan D. Hunter • David McMahon • Henry Scott

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Executive Director

Philip Mann

Chair

P. Nicholas Greenwood

Vice Chair

Bradley Blair

Treasurer

Michael Kassouf

Past Chair

Susan Nettles Han

Chair, Board of Managers

Garland Cook Smith

Alton B. Parker

Betty T. McMahon

Alison Howell Steineker

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Tommy Bice

Dr. Dow Briggs

Chip Cornelius

Donald W. Dobbins

Krystal Drummond

Cameron Estes

Judge Brendette Brown Green

Michael Hardee

Beth Henderson

Maridi Huggins

Jeffrey Klinner

Susan McCain

Erich McMillan McCall

Carol Maxwell

Kelley Norwood

Lucas Pepke

Katie Rogers

Daniel Samford

Cliff Spencer

Hampton Y. Stephens

Grey Yeager

BOARD OF MANAGERS

Garland Cook Smith, Chair

Judy Bewley

Lyndra Daniel

Janet Hebson Elliott

Lisa Paden Gaines

Catherine Rye Gilmore

President Emerita

Betty T. McMahon

Ann D. McMillan

Leslie Wampol Novak

Helen Mills Pittman

Libby Suttle

Charles D. McCrary Chairman Emeritus

Thank You to Our VST Contributing Patrons!

VST Executive Producers

Alabama Power Foundation

Alabama State Council on the Arts

Blue Cross - Blue Shield Alabama

The Daniel Foundation of Alabama

EBSCO Community Impact

Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation

The Hugh Kaul Foundation

Robert R. Meyer Foundation

The Pleiad Foundation

The Betty McMahon Endowment Fund

The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

The Linn-Henley Charitable Trust

Page Family Advised Fund

REGIONS

The Samford Charitable Trust

Martha Moore Sykes Designated Fund

O’Neal Industries

Vulcan Materials

Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust

VST Producers

Laura B. Sisson

Louise & John Beard

VST Directors

Anonymous Donors

Altec/Styslinger Foundation

Dr. Dow & Liz Briggs

Fletcher D. Harvey

Charles D. McCrary

Protective Life Corporation

Garland C. Smith

David Tapley

Dorothy & Ray Taulbee

VST Leading Actors

Rock & Pam Alling

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brandt

Lisa & Rad Gaines

Independent Presbyterian Church Foundation

Nettles Han Law, LLC

Mildred E. Hulsey

Chandler H. Smith

Medical Properties Trust

Hampton & Bart Stephens

Shipt

Edgar & Louise Welden

VST Supporting Actors

Anonymous Donors

Judy & Adrian Bewley

Elna R. Brendel

Kirke White Cater

George E. Culver

Kate Danella

Dr. Andrew S. Duxbury

Frank Falkenburg

Karle Falkenburg

June L. Fletcher

James B. Gordy

Nick and Judy Greenwood

Susan & Dr. Michael Han

April & Matthew Harry

Kristi & David Higginbotham

Pete & Regina Hontzas

David and Jean Kassouf

Wayne Law

Susan C. McCain

Philip Mann & Ana Andricain

Gary Northrup & Dennis Syracuse

Helen Mills Pittman

Candace & Dennis Reynolds

Janet W. Rooney

Mr. Ken & Mr. Jeff Seton

James M. Tingle, II

VST Stage Managers

Anonymous

Edmund Agee

Mary Gene & Thomas Boulware

The Randall Danella Philanthropy Fund

Marion & Chris Fennell

First Horizon Foundation

Assoc. Leadership Grant

Mr. & Mrs. Tate Forrester

Fontaine & Sam Haskell

Stephanie & Steve Hunt

Jeffrey Klinner

Edward C. Martin

Emily & Willard McCall, Jr.

Helen Crow Mills

Lawrence & Martha Nickles

George Ann & Alton Parker

Martha & Gregg Raber

Barbara Scott Sandner

Scott & Diane Selman

Mr. & Mrs. John Shank

James Simon

Shirley Stringfellow

Carolyn & Thad Long

J. Donald Thornburgh

Linda Ann Verin

Lowell & Gloria Womack

VST Designers

Susan & Charles Bowman, Jr

Kay Brooks

Karen Crowe

Ronald Davidson

Debby & Bill Denson

Patsy Dreher

Krystal Drummond & Chris

Williams Fund

Larry & Barbara Fine

Louise S. Gale

Michael Hamilton

Joseph E. Huffstutler III

Linda Lucas

Debbie McCorquodale

Ann McMillan

Carol Medders

Toney Peer

Viviani Perry

David Reese

Rebecca & Steven Richey

The Vaughn & Susan Rives

Family Fund

Katherine Rogers

Meredith Shah

Caroline M. Smith

Linda C. Lucas & Richard L.

Stanford

Nancy Rieves & Ralph Summerford

Linda Vernon & Peter Walsh

Sue Watkins

Friends of VST

Diane & Otello Alessio

Brenden Alexander

Carole Armistead

Shirley H. Austin

Jeff Baldwin

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Balliet

Bonnie & Mike Battle

Diane & Murray Beck

Mr. & Mrs. John Beeler

Ann Birchall

Lisa Birmingham

Molly Bee & Tom Bloetscher

Mark & Cheryl Bourn

Lucy Brantley

John A. Bruckmeier

Bill & Ginny Bugg

Jim Burford & Celeste

Burnum

Borden & Lucy Burr

Bruce & Marcia Burttram

Timothy Carl

William Cather

Amy Chauvin

Pam Clemmons

Jane M. Cole

Lindsay Cook

Robert Cooper

Dana & John Crittenden

Steven & Amy Cullen

Jennifer Cunningham

Lant & Amanda Davis

Sue & Murray Dixon

Susan Dominick

Mell & Cathy Duggan

Melody & Chris Eagan

Cameron Estes

Robert Fierman

Dr. Laura Fiveash

Julie & Greg Foster

Cathy & Paul Friedman

Stephanie Friedman

Grant Gentry

Nancy Goedecke

Myrna Goldstein

Michele & David Goodwin

Marilyn Grant

Darlene Gray

Mary Rose Jovings Gray

Jane & Joe Gribbin

Helene Ninette Griffith

Laverne M. Guy

Squire & Grace Gwin

Ward & Martha Haarbauer

Geoff & Teri Hamilton

Coleeta Hammond

Alicia Haynes

Brian & Katie Held

Elizabeth Henderson

Betty Joan Henry

Ernest C. Hornsby

Lynn Huddle

James T. Humber

Leon Johnston

Esta & Jim Kamplain

Jeannie Feldman & John Karn

Rebecca Keith

Chris & Kay Kelly

Adelaide Kendrick

Jane Adams Killian

Bill Kinnebrew

Ed, Ruth & Brad LaMonte

Phillip Laird

Susan & Billy Lapidus

Doris Lassiter

Shirley & Jerry Leader

Joyce Lott

Robin McDonald & Deborah

Bennett

David McMahon

June Morgan Mack

Melanie Maddox

Cassondra Marshall

Kathy Marshall

Chris Metcalf

Sam G. Miles

Dr. Gary & Judith Monheit

Tom & Pat Monroe

Miriam & Clay Morris

Susan & Alex Nading

Marilyn Nash

Diane North

Oak Street Garden Shop

Anita & Jerry O’Neal

Emily Omura

Katy Ottensmeyer

Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Padove

Hap & Pam Parker

John & Sandra Pegram

Lissa Peterson

Ray & Anne Petty

Rick & Suzanne Phillips

Dr. & Mrs. London Pigott

Shannon & Michelle Pike

Patricia R. Powell

Freddie Price

Kieran Quinlan

Brent & Sarah Quinney

Miriam Kirklin Reed

Dot & Jack Riley

John Sharp & Sue Roberts

Donna Robins

Rock n Roll Sushi-Colonnade

Wynn & Stanley Rodgers

Katie Rogers

Jessica Roskin

Marilynn Rothstein

Linda & John Salmon

Lane S. Schmitt

J L & Sharon Shaia

Wayne & Susie Sikes

Carl S. Smith

Graham Smith

Sue & Allan Solomon

Sam & Doris Sparks

Alan & Linda Speaker

Mary Roebuck Spencer

Vicki Spiegelman

Richard & Patricia Sprague

Cynthia Sproull

Katherine & Stuart Starrett

Suzanne Stephens

Calvin Pabst & Ann Steves

Drew & Hannah Thornbury

Shirley D. Thames

Chuck Turnbough

Mary Ann Wade

Angie S. Webb

Sandra Williams

Sherry Wilson

Stanley Woodall

Ann R. Wright

Lyn Wright

IN MEMORY OF

Jerry Bellamy by Betty & John McMahon

Barry Austin by David McMahon by Betty & John McMahon

Patty McDonald by Jeffrey Klinner

IN HONOR OF

Dr. Andrew Duxbury by Juanzetta S. Flowers

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Greenwood by Shirley Stringfellow

Norton Dill & The Dill Pickers by Stanley Woodall

Alec Harvey by Fletcher D. Harvey

Hampton Waters by Barbara W. Jackson

Robert Raiford & Zane Rhodes

Tony Cox & Joe Kojis

Sonny Lewis

Kate Wesler

Dane Peterson

Caleb Clark

Kristi Tingle Higginbotham

Carl Dean

Jan Hunter

Jan Hunter by Cathy & Paul Friedman

Garland Smith by Shirley Stringfellow by Borden & Lucy Burr by Dr. Laura Fiveash

John & Betty McMahon by Lynn Huddle by Janet W. Rooney by Frank & Karle Falkenburg

Betty McMahon by Jeffrey Klinner

STARS

(Students Take A Role at the Samford) Scholarship Fund Donors

Anonymous Donors

Dr. Tommy Bice & Ken Northrup

Kristen Bobo

Bill Bryant

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Carroll

Mr. & Mrs. Melissa Cooper

Janis Cordell

Melody Eagan

Michael Hamilton

Susan & Michael Han

Ranjit Korah

Alexandra & Thomas McElroy

Betty & John McMahon

Philip Mann & Ana Andricain

Elizabeth Murvin

Gary Northrup & Dennis Syracuse

Avanti Paul

Helen Mills Pittman

Garland & Lathrop Smith

John Souder