RENT Playbill 2022

ACT of Connecticut Ridgefield, CT

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2022–2023 SEASON

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OCT 27–NOV 20, 2022

DEC 12, 2022

FEB 23–MAR 19, 2023

MAY 18–JUNE 11, 2023

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ACT OF CONNECTICUT Katie Diamond Executive Director

Daniel C. Levine Artistic Director

R. Erin Craig Producing Director

presents

RENT Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson Musical Arrangements by Steve Skinner

Original Concept and Additional Lyrics by Billy Aronson

Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements by Tim Weil

Costume Designer Claudia Stefany

Dramaturg Lynn Thomson

Sound Designer Arielle Edwards

Casting Wojcik Casting Team Musical Director P. Jason Yarcho

Lighting Designer Daniel C. Levine

Production Stage Manager Michael Seelbach Music Supervisor Bryan Perri

Choreographer Ray Mercer

Directed by

Michelle Tattenbaum & Daniel C. Levine

RENT was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon, and New York Theatre Workshop.

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

All authorized performance materials supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT ONE Tune Up A ............................................................................................................................................... Mark, Roger Voice Mail #2 ...................................................................................................................................... Mark’s Mother Tune Up B .................................................................................................................... Mark, Roger, Collins, Benny Rent .............................................................................................................................................................. Company Christmas Bells #1 ............................................................................................................................. Homeless Man You Okay, Honey ................................................................................................................................ Angel, Collins Tune Up (Reprise) .................................................................................................................................. Mark, Roger One Song Glory ............................................................................................................................................... Roger Light My Candle .................................................................................................................................... Mimi, Roger Voice Mail #2 .............................................................................................................. Mr. Jefferson, Mrs. Jefferson Today For You .............................................................................................................. Collins, Mark, Roger, Angel You’ll See ......................................................................................................... Benny, Mark, Roger, Collins, Angel Tango Maureen ................................................................................................................................... Mark, Joanne Support Group ........................................................................................................................................... Company Out Tonight .......................................................................................................................................................... Mimi Another Day ....................................................................................................................... Mimi, Roger, Company Will I .............................................................................................................................................................. Company On the Street .............................................................................................................................................. Company Santa Fe ..................................................................................................................................... Collins, Angel, Mark I’ll Cover You ........................................................................................................................................ Angel, Collins We’re Okay ...................................................................................................................................................... Joanne Christmas Bells #2 ..................................................................................................................................... Company Over The Moon ........................................................................................................................................... Maureen La Vie Boheme / I Should Tell You .......................................................................................................... Company ACT TWO Seasons of Love ......................................................................................................................................... Company Happy New Year A ........................................................ Roger, Mark, Mimi, Collins, Angel, Maureen, Joanne Voice Mail #3....................................................................................................................................... Mark’s Mother Voice Mail #4 ......................................................................................................................................... Alexi Darling Happy New Year B ........................................... Roger, Mark, Mimi, Collins, Angel, Maureen, Joanne, Benny Take Me or Leave Me .................................................................................................................. Maureen, Joanne Seasons of Love B ...................................................................................................................................... Company Without You ............................................................................................................................................ Roger, Mimi Voice Mail #5 ......................................................................................................................................... Alexi Darling Contact ........................................................................................................................................................ Company I’ll Cover You (Reprise) ............................................................................................................... Collins, Company Halloween ............................................................................................................................................................ Mark Goodbye Love ............................................................... Mark, Roger, Mimi, Collins, Maureen, Joanne, Benny What You Own ....................................................................................................................................... Roger, Mark Voice Mail #6 ................................................... Roger’s Mother, Mimi’s Mother, Mark’s Mother, Mr. Jefferson Finale A ........................................................................................................................................................ Company Your Eyes ............................................................................................................................................................ Roger Finale B ......................................................................................................................................................... Company Music tracks for “Today For You” and “Contact” Produced and Performed by Dennis J. Arcano.

RENT will run approximately 120 minutes in length, including a 15 minute intermission.

CAST In order of appearance Ben Bogen*................................................................................................... Mark Cohen and others Austin Turner* ............................................................................................... Roger Davis and others Paloma D’Auria....................................................... Maureen Johnson, Mark’s Mother and others Gordia Hayes*................................................................................................ Tom Collins and others Luis Herrera............................................................................... Benjamin Coffin III, Paul and others Amber Hurst Martin*.......................................................................... Joanne Jefferson and others Devin Price*............................................................................ Angel Dumott Schunard and others Paola V. Hernández* ............................................................................... Mimi Marquez and others Jade Litaker......................... Mrs. Jefferson, “Seasons of Love” soloist, Alexi Darling and others Justin Philips.................................. Mr. Jefferson, Gordon, “Seasons of Love” soloist and others Nicolas Garza*................................................................... “Will I” soloist, Waiter, Steve and others Joshua Bess, India Boone, Dalon Bradley, Natalie Lilavois Yusty........................................ Swings UNDERSTUDIES for Mark & Roger: Joshua Bess; for Collins & Benny: Justin Phillips; for Angel: Nicolas Garza*, for Joanne: Jade Litaker; for Mimi & Maureen: Natalie Lilavois Yusty

DANCE CAPTAIN Nicolas Garza*

*denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers

BAND Music Director / Conductor / Keyboard 1 ............................................................... P. Jason Yarcho Guitar 1 ..................................................................................................................................John Tuohy Guitar 2 / Keyboard 2 ...................................................................................... Benjamin Samuelson Electric Bass .....................................................................................................................Steve Gilewski Drums / Percussion ...................................................................................................Dennis J. Arcano Music Contractor / Synthesizer Programmer ......................................................Dennis J. Arcano

Late seating and/or reentry to the theater will be at the discretion of management.

The use of audio, video, or other recording devices is strictly prohibited.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Co-Directors ..................................................................... Daniel C. Levine, Michelle Tattenbaum• Choreographer ...................................................................................................................Ray Mercer Music Supervisor ................................................................................................................ Bryan Perri Music Director ............................................................................................................... P. Jason Yarcho Costume Designer ..................................................................................................... Claudia Stefany Sound Designer ...........................................................................................................Arielle Edwards Lighting Desgner ....................................................................................................... Daniel C. Levine Associate Choreographer ................................................................................................. Shay Bland Associate Sound Designer ....................................................................................... Gabriel Bennett Production Stage Manager ................................................................................ Michael Seelbach* Props Supervisor / Scenic Charge ...................................................................................John Baker Technical Director / Lighting Programmer ........................................................... Dominick Walch Assistant Stage Manager .............................................................................................. Olivia Lanteri Production Assistant ......................................................................................................Hannah Stein Wardrobe Supervisor ................................................................................................ Claudia Stefany Dresser / Wardrobe Crew ..................................................................... Jack Richards, Claire Hayes Props Coordinator .......................................................................................................... Olivia Lanteri Audio Engineer / A1 ............................................................................................. Jackson Alexander Audio Assistant / A2..................................................................................Lizzy Quinby, Ben Warner Head Electrician .......................................................................................................... Adam Romano Turntable Operator / Crew ...................................................................................... Michael Murphy Light Board Operator / Crew .......................................................................................... Ian Borowik Dance Captain ............................................................................................................. Nicolas Garza* Scenic Artists .......................................................................................... Sara Stone, Theresia Young Load-in Crew / Electricians / Sound .......................... RJ Bogues, Leo Faitakes, Bella Genuario, Jakob Kelsey, Michael Murphy, Aaron Rubinfeld, Dan Vitarello, Dominick Walch, Theresia Young Hair Consultant ......................................................................... Ayana Card / KINKY ROOTZ Salon Set Construction & Installation ................................................................................... Acadia Scenic Casting .......................................................................................... Scott Wojcik, Holly Buczek (CSA), Courtney Hammond, Nick Ferrao Casting Intern .................................................................................................................. Ryan Esparza Production Intern ......................................................................... Aaron Rubinfeld, Libby Hinshaw Front of House Staff ............................................................... Marjorie Janeway, Ashley Raymond Photography ...................................................................................................................... Jeff Butchen Videography ..................................................................................................................... Matt Gurren Program ........................................................................................................................... Mary E. Joyce

•The Director is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.

* denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers

A Note From the Artistic Director, Daniel C. Levine No Day But Today.

I can’t think of a better musical to close out our current season than Jonathan Larson’s RENT. The show ran on Broadway for twelve years and became one of Broadway’s longest running musicals and an international phenomenon (winning the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award).

RENT was truly revolutionary in the theater world, inspiring a cult-like following of self-proclaimed “RENT-heads” - a term initially used to describe the groups of fans who gathered in front of Broadway’s Nederlander Theater before each performance, hoping to claim the coveted first-come, first-serve “rush tickets”. This ticketing model was first introduced by RENT and is now standard Broadway practice.

Jonathan Larson looked to Puccini’s 1896 opera LA BOHEME as inspiration for the show.

He believed that there were significant parallels between Puccini’s “Bohemian characters” and the “artists of today”, replacing 19th century Paris with 20th century East Village, tuberculosis with AIDS, and poets with rock guitarists.

Of course, RENT explores subject matter specific to the 1990’s, but it is hard not to see the similarities in today’s world. While in rehearsals for our production of RENT, I was reminded that the show’s message remains incredibly relevant today. RENT is a timeless musical whose themes of love, loss, and the value of community bridge generational gaps, and the show emphasizes the importance of individuality, inclusion and acceptance. It reminds us all of the power of love, the value of compassion, and the importance of living for “no day but today”.

As always, we thank you for supporting ACT of CT. We had a fantastic season of shows (with our SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE, NICKEL MINES, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and today’s RENT) and we can’t wait to see you back next season (our 5th season!!!!) for GUYS AND DOLLS, ROCK OF AGES, and THE SECRET GARDEN. Have a great summer!

Daniel C. Levine

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Joshua Bess (Ensemble, Swing, u/s Mark & Roger) is thrilled to be making his ACT of CT debut with RENT! National Tours: RENT 20th Anniversary Tour (Roger), SPONGEBOB THE BROADWAY MUSICAL (Electric Skate).

Regional: NEXT TO NORMAL (Gabe), HAIRSPRAY (Link), FOOTLOOSE (Ren).

HUGE thank you to the team at Hudson Artists Agency and much love to my friends and family! No day but today!

Ben Bogen* (Mark) is legit over the moon to be back onstage again, telling this story.

Broadway: FROZEN. National Tour: JERSEY BOYS. Off Broadway/ World Premieres: JERSEY BOYS, ONLY HUMAN (Theatre St Clements), THE FLAMINGO KID (Hartford Stage), Sousatzka (Toronto). Regional: Pittsburgh CLO, NC Theatre. TV: “Pose”. Ben recently wrote/directed/choreographed his oneman solo show “Teenage Dream” at The Green Room 42. BFA University of Michigan. Thank you to my parents, Brian at Hell’s Kitchen Agency, Wojcik-Seay Casting, this wonderful creative team, and T.J. @benmbogen

India Boone (Swing) is thrilled to be making her professional debut!

She is a recent graduate of The University of the Arts where she received a BFA in Musical Theatre. Her recent credits include: PIPPIN (Leading Player, dir. Zi Alikhan) and PROMENADE (Mother, dir. Amy Dugas Brown). Much thanks and love to God, her family and friends, as well as Brian Graziani

at the Hell’s Kitchen Agency and the team at Wojcik Casting.

Dalon Bradley (Swing) is thrilled to be making his ACT of CT debut! He is a Long Island native who studied musical theatre at Post University. Some of his Regional credits include: SISTER ACT (TJ, Millbrook Playhouse), HAIR in Concert (Tribe, Patchogue Theatre), PINKALICIOUS (Peter, Vital Theatre Company), and ALL SHOOK UP (Ensemble, Millbrook Playhouse). He would like to thank the cast and creative team as well as his friends and family!

Paloma D’Auria (Maureen) National Tours: ELF (Jovie), SPAMILTON 1st national (Leading Lady).

Select regional: AMERICAN IDIOT (St. Jimmy), ROCKY HORROR (Janet), A CHORUS LINE (Diana Morales), PIPPIN (Leading player). Marymount Manhattan College ‘18 BFA Acting/Musical Theater.

Love and thanks to the Wojcik Casting Team and The Price Group! Thankful to be back on a proper stage and doing this dream show! Forever love to seat AA-7.

IG: @palomadauria.

Nicolas Garza* (Ensemble, u/s Angel, Dance Captain) Regional credits: IN THE HEIGHTS (Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Portland CenterStage, & Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma); INTO THE WOODS, EVITA, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, A

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CHRISTMAS CAROL (ZACH Theatre); BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (The New Theatre); FOREVER PLAID (Mountain Repertory Theatre); AVENUE Q, ALTAR BOYZ, GODSPELL (Jean’s Playhouse).

National Tour: Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol Live. Film/TV: The CW’s “Walker.” Many thanks to The Hell’s Kitchen Agency. IG: nicolasgarza www.nicolas-garza.com Gordia Hayes* (Collins) is elated to be making his ACT of CT debut. He was last seen in HAIR at Asolo Rep. Recent Credits include: KINKY BOOTS (Lola), SOUTH PACIFIC (Luther Billis, with the Cleveland Orchestra and Andy Einhorn); A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Great Lakes Theatre); TICK, TICK…BOOM! (Playhouse Square); and THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS (Beck Center). Repped by Amplified Entertainment Inc. All love and gratitude to God, My Family, Josh, and Wojcik Casting.

Paola V. Hernández* (Mimi) was born and raised in Puerto Rico and is excited to return to the theater after two years. Recent credits include IN THE HEIGHTS (Carla, Nina), MAN OF LA MANCHA (Antonia), RENT 20th Anniversary Tour (Mimi, Maureen U/S, Swing) . Circle in the Square Alum. Siempre dedicado a mi familia y Puerto Rico. This is for all of our Latine community. ¡Alza la bandera, con orgullo! .www.paola-hernandez.com

Luis Herrera (Benny) is thrilled to be making his ACT of Connecticut debut in RENT! Regional Credits include: Pedro in MAN OF LA MANCHA (Plaza Theatricals), Anthony Hope in SWEENEY TODD (Park Playhouse), Sonny in IN THE HEIGHTS (Paramount Theater), Papa Ge in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (Porchlight Music Theater). Luis has also worked with the NJPAC, New York City Gay Men’s Chorus, Revolución Latina, Pregones/PRTT. Big thanks to Pantera-Murphy The Agency!

Above all, Thank you to God, family, and love!

Amber Hurst Martin* (Joanne) is over the moon to be returning to ACT of CT after appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar.

National/Int’l Tours: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Disciple/ Soul Sister); IT GETS BETTER (Gay Men’s Chorus of LA); SUNFISH (Daegu Opera House - Korea) Regional: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Ronnette); WEST SIDE STORY (Rosalia); FAR FROM CANTERBURY (Dolores) Other: Disney Cruise Lines (THE LION KING / MALEFICENT) She recently premiered her solo cabaret, YOU CAN’T ACT A COLOR in Los Angeles.

Natalie Lilavois Yusty (Ensemble, Swing, u/s Mimi & Maureen) is a singer, actor, and dancer based in NYC, she is so excited to be making her professional theater debut in ACT of CT’s production of RENT! She’s a Miami native, has recently graduated with her BFA in Music Theater from AMDA, and is so grateful to take her experiences to new heights. A big

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thank you to God, her family, friends, the creative team, Wojcik Casting, and Avalon Artists Group!

Jade Litaker (Ensemble, u/s Joanne) is a huge fan of Jonathan Larson’s work. Favorite credits: Off Broadway debut in BARE: A POP OPERA, RENT and she recently originated a role in a new musical called RATHSKELLER (BroadwayWorld nomination for best Actress) Thanks for having me along for the ride. Love to DaVeed, Simone, and my FSE family. And, of course…thank you, Jonathan Larson. IG:@jadenyc95

Justin Phillips (Ensemble, u/s Benny & Collins) is beyond thrilled to be making his ACT of CT debut with this incredible company. Recently seen in THE COLOR PURPLE with The Phoenix Theatre Company. Select NYC credits include SWEAT, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE, RAGTIME and A NEW BRAIN. Training: The William Esper Studio, Lesly Kahn & Co., Story Pirates. He would like to thank God, his team at Hell’s Kitchen Agency, DTM, the staff at ACT of CT and his family and friends! @jphilzzz Devin Price* (Angel) is thrilled to be back at ACT of Connecticut! Credits Include: 2nd National Tour, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL; Regional: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (ACT of CT), FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE (Little Moe), SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ (Victor), KINKY BOOTS (Ogunquit Playhouse), PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, JOSEPH… (Judah), MEMPHIS (Wailin’ Joe).

Austin Turner* (Roger) is making his debut at ACT of CT. Pre-pandemic, Austin starred as Galileo Figaro in WE WILL ROCK YOU with Royal Caribbean.

He is a graduate of Westminster Choir College and is the owner of “Eastside Westside Studio” where he teaches voice, piano, and guitar in NY’s upper west side. Thanks to Dustin and Marc, and boundless love to Liz, Joplin, and Stevie. @_austinturner Michelle Tattenbaum (Co-Director) is delighted to return to ACT of CT after directing THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE in 2019. Michelle directed the world premiere of NOBODY LOVES YOU at the Old Globe (San Diego Theatre Critics Circle nomination: Best Director) and the New York premiere at Second Stage. International: URINETOWN at Fredericia Teater in Denmark. New Media: fiction podcasts for kids (including over 200 episodes of the mystery thriller SIX MINUTES and the Peabody Award Winning podcast THE UNEXPLAINABLE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARS PATEL) and the web series BABYPROV. Michelle worked for Manhattan Theatre Club for three years, developing new work.

Member: SDC. Two-time Drama League Directing Fellow. michelletattenbaum.com Daniel C. Levine (Co-Director, Lighting Designer, ACT of CT Artistic Director) is thrilled to serve as Artistic Director of ACT of CT. Before co-founding ACT of CT in 2018 (along with Katie Diamond and Bryan Perri), Daniel appeared on Broadway and in the Broadway National Tours of: MAMMA MIA!, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Tony Nomination For Best Revival), CHICAGO, LES MISERABLES, and TOMMY. Daniel was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical by

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The League of American Theaters and Producers, for his role as Cousin Kevin in TOMMY. He also originated the role of Mary Sunshine in the Broadway National tour of CHICAGO. Daniel has worked extensively across the country and has been seen in: OKLAHOMA! (5th Avenue, Seattle), NEXT TO NORMAL (Seven Angels Theater), GUYS & DOLLS (The Ordway Theater, Minneapolis), COMPANY (5th Avenue, Seattle), MAN OF LA MANCHA (Cleveland Playhouse), SWEET CHARITY (West Virginia Public), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (North Carolina Theater / Kansas City Starlight), JOSEPH…..

DREAMCOAT (North Shore Music Theater, Boston), and EVITA (Music Theater of CT).

Daniel is the creator/producer/director of BROADWAY BACKSTAGE!, DANCIN’ BROADWAY, and AMERICAN DANCE SPECTACULAR! – all of which have toured throughout the U.S. He is the creator/ director of BORN TO DANCE, a multimedia production performed throughout the fleet of ships on Princess Cruise Lines, in collaboration with Stephen Schwartz. At The Ridgefield Playhouse, Daniel directed TOMMY, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, and AN EVENING WITH JOEL GREY, and also moderates and hosts AN EVENING WITH THE CELEBRITY HOUSEWIVES at The Playhouse. At ACT of CT, Daniel has directed MAMMA MIA!, EVITA (winner of the 2018 Broadway World CT Best Director of a Musical), WORKING (which he re-conceived with Stephen Schwartz), GODSPELL, SNAPSHOTS, INTO THE WOODS (In Concert) and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Daniel returned to his performing roots and played “The Dentist” in ACT’s production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and was also thrilled to star alongside Katie Diamond and Bryan Perri in THE LAST FIVE YEARS. Daniel was nominated for a GRAMMY Award for the cast album recording of ACT of CT’s SNAPSHOTS (this production can currently be viewed on-demand on BroadwayHD).

Daniel’s reconceived version of WORKING was recently licensed by Music Theater International and theaters around the country are now able to produce and present ACT’s version of the musical.

Daniel graduated Brandeis University and attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.

Ray Mercer (Choreographer) is a native of Omaha NE. He is presently in his 19th year as a dancer and fight captain in Disney’s THE LION KING on Broadway. Ray Mercer is the choreographer for the Alvin Ailey School’s Professional Division and resident choreographer for Philadanco.

He is the Artist in Residence at Omaha Performing Arts. The Smithsonian Museum commissioned and archived his choreographic works. Ray’s theatrical contributions include choreographer for AIN’T MISBEHAVIN, DEEP LOVE: A GHOSTLY ROCK OPERA, IN OUR AMERICA, directed by Liesl Tommy for “Broadway for Biden”, RENT, and JERSEY BOYS. P. Jason Yarcho (Music Director, Conductor, Keyboard 1) is thrilled to be back at ACT of Connecticut having previously musical directed its production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORROS. Broadway/ National Touring: WEST SIDE STORY, FALSETTOS, BRIGHT STAR, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, SHUFFLE ALONG, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, WICKED. Off-Broadway: CAGNEY, TICK, TICK… BOOM! Other: RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, The Obie Awards, Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops, Barrington Stage Company, Papermill Playhouse, Westport County Playhouse, Playwrights Horizons, The Muny.

Claudia Stefany (Costume Designer, Wardrobe Supervisor) is a freelance Costume Designer and Wardrobe Supervisor in the greater NY/NJ/CT area.

She previously served as the Associate Artistic Director at the SHAPE Performing Arts Centre outside of Brussels, Belgium

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and as Wardrobe Supervisor for the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival in Garrison, New York.

Arielle Edwards (Sound Designer) is currently an adjunct professor of sound design at Western Connecticut State University where she has designed sound and mentored student sound designers for the past few years. Arielle is a former assistant audio supervisor for The Public Theater and New York Shakespeare Festival where she worked on shows from 2009-2013. Design highlights include THE AMERICAN DREAM and THE SANDBOX with Edward Albee at Cherry Lane Theater and Marcus Gardley’s DANCE OF THE HOLY GHOSTS at Yale Repertory Theater for which she won the 2006 Connecticut Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Sound Design. MFA Yale School of Drama. Thanks to her boys Oliver and Elliott as well as her whole family for supporting a return to the theater. It takes a village.

John Baker (Props Supervisor / Scenic Charge) is a painter/multi-media artist, educator and performer. He has painted and designed props for Short North Stage, New London Barn Playhouse, Mac Haydn Theatre, Summer Theatre at Meredith Village, Westchester Sandbox Theatre and many schools and summer theatre programs. John’s acting credits include regional theatres, national and international tours, and various original cabaret shows. He was delighted to play Vice Principal Panch in ACT of CT‘s production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Thanks to ACT of CT for having me back, and to Liv Lanteri for her able assistance with Rent. Safe home!

Michael Seelbach* (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be back at ACT of CT after having served as PSM for its entire first season and part of its second and fourth seasons. In addition to stage managing here at ACT of CT, Michael has performed on stage in several Broadway shows and National Tours, including as

an original Broadway cast member of the smash hit musical WICKED. Michael is also a proud member of the Grammynominated and Tony-honored gospel ensemble Broadway Inspirational Voices.

Olivia Lanteri (Assistant Stage Manager, Props Coordinator) is ecstatic to be making her ACT of CT debut as ASM and Props Coordinator! Her most recent credits include ERNEST AND THE PALE MOON (Dramaturg and Props Manager) and NOISES OFF (Deck Electrician) presented by Western Connecticut State University. Olivia is currently a rising sophomore at WCSU, where she is studying for her BA in Theatre Performance.

Dennis J. Arcano (Music Contractor, Synthesizer Programmer) has been involved as the Music Contractor, Synth & Drum Programmer and/or House Drummer for every production at ACT of CT from MAMMA MIA! to RENT. Broadway/Off-Broadway: FOLLIES (2001 Revival), TICK, TICK...BOOM!, ALTAR BOYZ, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, JAGGED LITTLE PILL. National Tour: TICK, TICK...BOOM! (Assistant Musical Director). Regional: Candlewood Playhouse, Barrington Stage Company, Goodspeed’s Norma Terris Theater. Over 25 years of performances with the Ridgefield Playhouse, the Ridgefield Chorale and the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra.

Scott Wojcik, Holly Buczek (CSA), Wojcik Casting Team (Casting) Scott Wojcik, Holly Buczek (CSA), Courtney Hammond and Nick Ferrao cast in all mediums. National and International tours: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour, KINKY BOOTS, DREAMGIRLS, ROCK OF AGES, MOTOWN, JEKYLL & HYDE, WEST SIDE STORY-Tokyo, NICE WORK..., FLASHDANCE, JOSEPH… DREAMCOAT, and A CHORUS LINE. Off-Broadway:

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OTHELLO: THE REMIX, CHURCH & STATE, THE PORTAL, TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’ THE TWO CHARACTER PLAY, HANDLE WITH CARE, TRIASSIC PARQ and more. In Development: SUPERYOU, AUSTEN’S PRIDE. Regional: Multiple seasons/shows for Riverside Theatre, FL; ACT of Connecticut; John W. Engeman Theatre, NY; Theatre Raleigh, NC; Stages St. Louis, MO; Seattle 5th Avenue Theatre, WA; Theatre Aspen,CO; Tuacahn Performing Arts Center, UT and ACT of CT. www.wojcasting.com @Wojcasting Jonathan Larson (Book, Music & Lyrics) received the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for RENT. He also won the 1996 Tony Award for Best Musical and the 1994 Richard Rodgers Award for RENT and twice received The Gilman & Gonzales-Falla Theatre Foundation’s Comendation Award. In 1989 he was granted the Stephen Sondheim Award from American Music Theatre Festival, where he contributed to the musical “Sitting on the Edge of the Future”.

In 1988 he won the Richard Rodgers Development Grant for his rock musical Superbia, which was staged at Playwrights Horizon. He composed the score for the musical J.P. Morgan Saves the Nation, which was presented by En Garde Arts in 1995. Mr. Larson performed his rock monologue tick, tick... BOOM! at Second Stage Theatre, The Village Gate and New York Theatre Workshop. In addition to scoring and song writing for “Sesame Street”, he created music for a number fo children’s book-cassettes, including Steven Spielberg’s “An American Tail” and “Land Before Time”. Other film scores include work for Rolling Stones magazine publisher Jann Wenner. He conceived, directed and wrote four original songs for “Away We Go!”, a musical video for children. RENT, his rock opera based on “La Boheme”, had its world premiere on February 13, 1996 at New York Theatre Workshop. Mr. Larson died unexpectedly of an aortic aneurysm on January 25,

1996, ten days before his 36th birthday. His music (including songs cut from his shows) is archived in the Library of Congress.

Katie Diamond (ACT of CT Executive Director) is honored to be a founding member and to serve as Executive Director of ACT of CT. As a singer, actor, writer, and producer, Katie has written, produced, and/or performed in numerous musical theatre and cabaret shows over the past twenty-five years. Broadway and tour performing credits include: Lorraine in JERSEY BOYS, THE PIRATE QUEEN (understudy for Stephanie J. Block), WHITE CHRISTMAS, and THE WEDDING BANQUET. As a producer/performer, Katie has had the pleasure of working with Daniel C. Levine on THE WHO’S TOMMY, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, all presented at the Ridgefield Playhouse, as well as MAMMA MIA!, EVITA, WORKING, AUSTEN’S PRIDE, SPELLING BEE, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, GODSPELL, and THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Cathy), which were all presented at ACT of CT. She has also written, produced, and performed in three cabaret shows in NYC; SECONDARY CHARACTERS, ALL KNOCKED UP, and TYPED OUT. Katie has released two solo albums, Original Passion and Down by the Riverside, and can be heard on THE PIRATE QUEEN original cast recording.

A certified Music Together teacher, and lifelong advocate of arts education, Katie is thrilled that ACT of CT is able to offer such wonderful classes for the youth of our community. After graduating with a bachelor of music in vocal performance from New England Conservatory of Music, Katie lived and worked in Seattle before moving to NYC in 2005. In 2014, she relocated to Ridgefield, CT with her husband Bill Diamond and their three children. She has been a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association for 20 years.

R. Erin Craig (ACT of CT Producing Director) has spent her career to date

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developing, mentoring and producing new artists and works through her work as Producer, General Manager, Executive Producer, Production Manager and Consultant for theatre, film, music and special events over the past 28 years.

Current commercial projects include: AUSTEN’S PRIDE (ACT of CT 2019), MR. RICKEY CALLS A MEETING, ACADEMY, INTO THE WILD, BEATSVILLE. Select past projects: IN THE HEIGHTS, HIGH FIDELITY, THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN, THE EVOLUTION OF MANN, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, HIMSELF AND NORA, STALKING THE BOGEYMAN, THE JAZZ AGE, IRENA’S VOW, MERRILEE MANNERLY, How We Got Away With It, Easter Mysteries. Member Broadway League, Off-Broadway League, Theatre Resources Unlimited (TRU).

Educator and Mentor. Houses on the Moon Theater Company, Board Member.

Founder and owner of La Vie Productions. www.lavieproductions.com Bryan Perri (ACT of CT Resident Music Supervisor) was most recently music director and conductor of JAGGED LITTLE PILL on Broadway. He was also recently nominated for a Grammy award for the world premiere cast recording Stephen Schwartz’s SNAPSHOTS. He is music supervisor for the Broadway-bound production of ALMOST FAMOUS, which recently had its world premiere at San Diego’s Old Globe theater and garnered him a Craig Noel award for best music direction. Other Broadway credits as music director include five years at WICKED and the new musical CHAPLIN for which he also provided dance and vocal arrangements. Bryan was also music director for the first national tour of NEXT TO NORMAL (starring Tony winner Alice Ripley). Off Broadway credits include SUPERHERO, DOGFIGHT and VANITIES all at 2nd Stage Theater. He was also music supervisor for Disney’s FREAKY FRIDAY premiering at the Signature Theater in D.C. as well as LIMELIGHT at the La Jolla Playhouse. Bryan is also music director

and arranger for Aaron Tveit as well as Lindsay Mendez and performs with them in venues across the country- including the American Songbook series at Lincoln Center and Webster Hall. He has also worked on numerous shows with his husband Daniel C Levine (artistic director of ACT of CT) including BORN TO DANCEcreated in association with Stephen Schwartz-and which is currently running on 4 ships in the Princess Cruiseline fleet.

Bryan is proud to be a founding member of ACT of CT and is honored to serve as ACT’s resident music supervisor. At ACT he has supervised MAMMA MIA, EVITA, WORKING, SPELLING BEE, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and GODSPELL and has musically directed concerts of TOMMY, JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. He also holds a BM from NYU in Vocal Performance as well as an MM from CCM in orchestral conducting and very much enjoys teaching music in all its forms to all ages, and especially through ACT of CT’s Conservatory Program. Bryan firmly believes that theater matters and the arts are essential!

Actors’ Equity Association (“Equity”), founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 actors and stage managers. Equity fosters the art of live theatre as an es- sential component of society and ad- vances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pen- sion plans. Actors’ Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. www.actorsequity. org #EquityWorks Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) is the theatrical union that unites, empowers, and protects professional Stage Directors and Choreographers throughout the United States. Our mission is to foster a national community of professional stage directors and choreographers by protecting the

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rights, health and livelihoods of all our Members; negotiating and enforcing employment agreements across a range of jurisdictions; facilitating the exchange of ideas, information and opportunities; and educating current and future generations about the critical role of directors and choreographers in leading the field.

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. www.mtishows. com ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut of Connecticut is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) professional theatre located in Ridgefield, CT. Founded in 2018 by Katie Diamond, Daniel C. Levine and Bryan Perri, and along with the more recent addition of R. Erin Craig, ACT of CT presents limited engagement runs of well-known musicals, as well as world-premiere productions by the next

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In addition to fully produced mainstage productions, ACT of CT’s programing also includes a New Works Series, a Broadway Unplugged Series, and an extensive theater education program.

With its 182 seats and turntable stage, the theater offers an intimate, unique, and immersive theatrical experience for its patrons. Given the proximity to New York City, ACT of CT has access to top theatre talent and professionals. In just four seasons, ACT of CT has become one of the most well-known and highly respected regional theatres in the area and received a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album for the cast album of their 2021 production of Stephen Schwartz’s SNAPSHOTS. ACT of CT is dedicated to inspiring, creating and nurturing a culturally diverse and equitable environment for its staff, creative teams, cast, musicians, crew members and audiences, and is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintain an inclusive and discrimination-free environment.

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ACT OF CONNECTICUT STAFF Executive Director ................................................................................................Katie Diamond Artistic Director .................................................................................................. Daniel C. Levine Producing Director .................................................................................................. R. Erin Craig Resident Music Supervisor ....................................................................................... Bryan Perri Director of Education / Outreach ..................................................................Heather Hillman Director of Development .......................................................................................Shelley Terry General Manager ................................................................................................... Matt Terzigni Company Manager / COVID Safety Manager / Co-House Manager ........Tyler Pascucci Artistic Associate / Co-House Manager ..................................................... Meredith Walker Grants Manager ..................................................................................................... Noelle Kenny Assistant ......................................................................................................... Dominick Ventrella Apprentices ................................................................................ Erin Ellbogen, Libby Hinshaw Interns ............................................................. Rayna Frantz, Sara Hansen, Aaron Rubinfeld Graphic Design / Artwork ...................................................................................... Billy Mitchell Bookkeeper ........................................................................................................ Karen T. Werner Cleaning Service ............................................................................ City Wide Facility Solutions Accountants .................................................................................................Reynolds + Rowella Medical Advisor .......................................................................................... Michael Brand, MD

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Katie Diamond, President Daniel C. Levine, Vice President Truitt Bell, Treasurer Heather Hillman, Secretary

Rebecca Baglio, Kristin Beylouni, Betsy Brand, Ashley Diamond, Randy Donaldson, Mike Evariste, Mary E. Joyce, Caroline Kellen, Jack Mehler, Trish Minskoff, Larry Morley, Bryan Perri, Michael Seelbach, Rajal Lele Young ARTISTIC ADVISORY BOARD Susan Batten Tom Kitt Al Blackstone Simon Matthews Beowulf Boritt Lindsay Mendez Christian Borle Alan Menken R. Erin Craig Christina Millar Caite Hevner Stephen Schwartz Peter Hylenski Frank Selvaggi

EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD Dennis J. Arcano Randy Donaldson Carina Drake Mike Evariste Cory Gillette Ivy Huff Angela Rice Claire Simard

Support has been provided to ACT of CT from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature.

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