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A MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR by Dámaso Rodriguez
Welcome to Artists Repertory Theatre as we begin our 34th consecutive year of bringing Portland audiences world-class, intimate and provocative theatre. This also marks the beginning of my third season as Artists Rep’s artistic director. I find great inspiration in the spirit of the thousands of artists, stage crews, staff, board of directors, season subscribers, donors, volunteers and audiences, who have all played vital roles in our theatre’s more than three decades of continuous storytelling. Each of these contributors have conspired in their own wonderful ways to ensure that the show does indeed “go on”—no matter the obstacle. With The Understudy, playwright Theresa Rebeck presents us with a show’s insurance policy, or tool for survival: the understudy rehearsal. The play in this story is a fictional, recently-unearthed Franz Kafka masterpiece. But why must this show go on? The cynical view is that the show must go on because money will otherwise be lost, but that’s not what drives true theatre-makers to go to such lengths to ensure a play’s (or theatre’s) survival. I propose that such a question is an existential riddle. “The show must go on” in the same way that “life must go on”—the only way we can ensure that life has any meaning is if we all agree to act as if it does. “The show must go on” is proof that all theatre and storytelling is a metaphor for the act of living. This is heady stuff for notes before a backstage comedy, but it’s the depth beneath the humor that earns The Understudy its place at the top of our 2015/16 season. There’s a theme uniting this year’s plays, no matter how stylistically distinct or varied the subjects. From the upcoming must-see musical Cuba Libre to the absurd comedy The Skin of Our Teeth, each play presents us with characters facing and ultimately emerging through life’s obstacles—all while entertaining us in dynamically different ways. Of course, I hope you’ll join us this year as a subscriber and experience all of these extraordinary plays. In any case, I’m glad you are here right now and playing your part in making today’s performance “go on,” and I look forward to welcoming you back soon. Here’s to what’s ahead! Warmly,
THE UNDERSTUDY’S PLAY-WITHIN-A-PLAY by Jessica Evans Irvine, Publications Specialist
FRANZ KAFKA (1883–1924) Kafka was born in Prague to a Jewish family with German heritage. His childhood was bleak; his father was cold and domineering, and never approved of his son’s literary habits. As the oldest child and only son, Kafka was pressured to succeed. After finishing university, he began a career as a lawyer, writing in his spare time. The Metamorphosis, his most famous short story, was published in 1915. Kafka had many mental and physical health problems throughout his life—it is believed he suffered from anxiety and depression. He contracted tuberculosis in 1917, but the disease never fully left him and he died in 1924 at age 41. Kafka’s will left instructions to burn all of his unpublished manuscripts, diaries, and letters, but his friends refused to honor his wishes. The Trial and The Castle, which both inspired the fictitious play-within-aplay of The Understudy, were published posthumously. Kafka’s characters never give up hope. They accept that their persecution may never end; all they ask is that someday, it will be explained. Kafka’s writings play with perception and ambiguity. His main characters are stuck in absurd conflicts, but they never know precisely why. Everyone around them is either apathetic or violently aggressive. Despite these obstacles, Kafka’s characters never give up hope. They accept that their persecution may never end; all they ask is that someday, it will be explained.
PLAYWRIGHT BIO THERESA REBECK (Playwright) Theresa Rebeck is a widely produced playwright both in the United States and abroad. Past New York productions of her work include Mauritius at the Biltmore Theatre in a Manhattan Theater Club Production; The Scene, The Water’s Edge, Loose Knit, The Family of Mann, and Spike Heels at Second Stage; Bad Dates, The Butterfly Collection, and Our House at Playwrights Horizons; View of the Dome at New York Theatre Workshop; and The Understudy at the Roundabout.
Omnium Gatherum (co-written, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2003) was featured at the Humana Festival, and had a commercial run at the Variety Arts Theatre. She has won the National Theatre Conference Award, The William Inge New Voices Playwriting Award, an IRNE Award for Best New Play, and the Elliot Norton Award for various works. She has published two novels through Shaye Areheart/Random House and has taught writing at Brandeis University and Columbia University.
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BY THERESA REBECK DÁMASO RODRIGUEZ, Artistic Director SARAH HORTON, Managing Director
The 2015/16 Artists Repertory Theatre season is presented by:
CAST Roxanne..................................................................Ayanna Berkshire*^ Jake.........................................................................Jared Q. Miller* Harry.......................................................................Gavin Hoffman*
SEASON MEDIA SPONSORS
CREATIVE TEAM Director...................................................................Michael Mendelson*^ Scenic Designer........................................................Megan Wilkerson**^ Costume Designer...................................................Sarah Gahagan Lighting Designer.....................................................Kristeen Willis Crosser^ Properties Master.....................................................Will Bailey Composer/Sound Designer.......................................Rodolfo Ortega^ Stage Manager........................................................Jory Bowers* Production Assistants...............................................Michael Stahler, Tori Zanalari Deck Crew...............................................................Amy Katrina Bryan, Laura Fraley Board Op.................................................................Phillip Smith
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THERE WILL BE NO INTERMISSION The world premiere of The Understudy was produced by the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Nicholas Martin, Artistic Director, July 23, 2008. The Understudy was commissioned by Playwrights Horizons with funds provided by The Leading National Theatres Program, a joint initiative of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The Understudy is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., NYC. The video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.
ARTISTS REP’S MISSION is to engage diverse audiences in fresh, thought-provoking and intimate theatre. We are committed to world-class acting, directing, design and stagecraft that support new playwriting and aspire to embody great literature, moving audiences to truly feel—to experience—storytelling in a way that only the best live theatre can.
SHOW SPONSORS KARL & LINDA BOEKELHEIDE JOHN & JAN SWANSON
Special Thanks to Aurora Mills * Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Actors’ Equity Association, founded in 1913, represents more than 49,000 actors and stage managers in the U.S. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Equity seeks to foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. www.actorsequity.org
^ Artists Rep Resident Artist **The scenic designer of The Understudy is represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE.
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Partial support for open captioning performances provided by Theatre Development Fund.
DIRECTOR’S NOTE by Michael Mendelson I loved Theresa Rebeck’s play The Understudy as soon as I read it. Actually, while I was reading it, I found myself laughing out loud. There aren’t many plays I read about the work we do, as theatre artists, that strike in me such a surprisingly poignant chord. What hit me most was the universality of the story and the human condition Ms. Rebeck sets out to tackle: the need and desire to be seen. Acknowledged. Loved. I see myself in each of these complicated, sassy, straight-shooting, funny, vulnerable, passionate, compassionate, flawed, creative people you are about to meet. Jake, Roxanne, and Harry all feel unappreciated, used, and alone. They are all stuck in some fashion. Jake by his looks, Roxanne by her anger, and Harry by his ego. Immediately, I was caught by how true it felt to our work. The life of an artist is not an easy journey and not one for those who have a thin skin. It can be very rewarding, but has many pitfalls and setbacks that wound and sting.
However, like life, it is how we scale these walls and move through these seemingly insurmountable blows with grace that defines our individual humanity. This story might have played out in an office building or an apartment, indeed anyplace where we find people who have dreams that seem unattainable. However, it is here in a theatre, this familiar place, that we get to take this journey. The theatre itself is a character too, just you wait! At the very least, we all hope for a rich and textured life with friends and colleagues. Hopefully, we’ll find love along the way. These hopes are not unique to us theatre artists, but are universal. And in that vein, what a fantastic way to begin Artists Rep’s 2015/16 season—to be surprised, challenged, and laugh at ourselves a bit. Oh, and experience lots of heartache. That’s how we artists grow, you know, heartache and suffering…isn’t that how we all grow? Oh, and great joy.
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DIRECTOR BIO MICHAEL MENDELSON (Director) Michael is the Artistic Associate and a Resident Artist here at Artists Rep and the Artistic Director of Portland Shakespeare Project. Well known in Portland as an actor, director and teacher, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Wayne State University and a Master of Fine Arts from University of Washington’s Professional Actors Training Program. While in New York City, he studied with Tanya Berezin. Michael directed Intimate Apparel and both directed and starred in Mistakes Were Made for Artists Rep. Other directing credits include The Tempest, The Taming of the Shrew, As You Like It and Lear’s Follies for Portland Shakespeare Project, Love’s Labour’s Lost (Northwest Classical Theatre Company), Stones In His Pockets (Public House Theatre), As Is (Key Productions), The Meaning of Prayer (Verbatim Productions) and staged readings of Botticelli (Profile Theatre) and Dinner With Friends (Mt. Hood Repertory Theatre). His acting credits at Artists Rep include Walter in The Price, Christopher in Tribes, Charles in Blithe Spirit, The Quality of Life, Ten Chimneys, Red Herring, Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol, God of Carnage, The Cherry Orchard, Superior Donuts, Othello, Design for Living, Holidazed, Becky’s New Car, Three Sisters, Eurydice, House, Garden, Orson’s Shadow, Mr. Marmalade and Theater District. Other local credits include work with Oregon Shakespeare Festival/Portland, Profile Theatre, Miracle Theatre, Northwest Classical Theatre Company, triangle productions!, Tygres Heart Shakespeare, Portland Center Stage, A Contemporary Theatre, Reader’s Theatre Repertory and New Rose Theatre. New York credits include Revolving Shakespeare Company, Theatre 1010, The Normal Heart (Lincoln Center/Clark Studio Theatre), Genesius Guild and The Barrow Group. Regional credits include work at PCPA Theatrefest, Paper Mill Playhouse, A Contemporary Theatre, Saint Michael’s Playhouse, Penobscot Theatre Company, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, First Stage Milwaukee, Idaho Rep, Attic Theater and Wisconsin, Utah and Berkeley Shakespeare Festivals.
BIOS AYANNA BERKSHIRE (Roxanne) Ayanna is thrilled to return to the warm embrace of Artists Rep and to work once again with Michael Mendelson. Most recently seen on stage as Esther in Intimate Apparel (Artists Repertory Theatre), The Lady (u/s) in The Scottsboro Boys (Ahmenson Theatre–Los Angeles), Race (Artists Repertory Theatre), Back Bog Beast Bait, Bang, Curtain. End of Show. The Investigation of the Murder in El Salvador (defunkt theatre), Fuente Ovejuna (Teatro Milagro), The Tales of Canterbury (Ensemble Loupan), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Tygres Heart Shakespeare) and Pure Gold Baby (Seers Network). Film credits include Twilight, Extraordinary Measures, Wendy and Lucy, Say Uncle, The Dust Factory and The Record Keeper. Guest roles on Grimm, Parenthood, Castle, Grey’s Anatomy, Awake, Leverage and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Ayanna is an Artists Rep Resident Artist.
GAVIN HOFFMAN (Harry) Gavin is very happy to be back at Artists Repertory Theatre, where he played Dieter in The MonsterBuilder. Gavin has been seen locally at Portland Center Stage as Ligniere in Cyrano, Iago in Othello, Karl/Steve in Clybourne Park, and the JAW Festival. He directed CoHo’s production of ‘night, Mother last year, and has acted in productions at Third Rail, CoHo, Profile, Vertigo, Shaking the Tree, Portland Shakespeare Project, Anonymous, and Lakewood. He has won 2 Drammy awards (Supporting Actor, The Foreigner, Lakewood 2011 & Solo Performance, To Cape, The Tripping Point, Shaking the Tree, 2012.) Gavin has worked regionally at The Shakespeare Theatre in D.C., Tulane Summer Shakespeare Festival in New Orleans, and PCPA in Santa Maria, CA. He lived and acted in New York City for 10 years. He has guest-starred on Leverage and The Big Easy and co-starred on Grimm. He is a graduate of the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts and has a BFA in acting from Ithaca College. Gavin is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.
JARED Q. MILLER (Jake) Jared is excited to return to the Artists Repertory Theatre where he previously played Dr. Madden in Next to Normal. Other Portland area credits include Othello and Somewhere in Time at Portland Center Stage, The Huntsmen and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson at Portland Playhouse and most recently Curly in Broadway Rose’s production of Oklahoma! Other regional credits include: Moon Over Buffalo, Comedy of Errors, 1776, South Pacific, and The Mousetrap. Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. Enjoy the show!
MEGAN WILKERSON (Scenic Designer) Megan is a professional scenic (and occasional lighting and costume) designer originally from the California Bay Area. She was a recipient of Chicago’s After Dark Award in Scenic Design for her “thoroughly creepy” set for Marisa Wegrzyn’s Psalms of a Questionable Nature with the Rivendell Theatre Ensemble. Her design work has also been recognized by the Austin Critics Circle, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Chicago Tribune. Regionally she’s worked with Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, New Conservatory, Renaissance Theaterworks, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Teatro Milagro, deFunkt Theatre, Northwest Classical Theatre, Theatre Vertigo, Bag&Baggage Productions, Broadway Rose, Next Act, The Skylight Opera, First Stage Children’s Theatre, Michigan Opera Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Portland Center Stage and Portland Opera. Megan is a founding member of the artistic collective Bad Soviet Habits and a member of the Rivendell Theatre Ensemble in Chicago. She holds an MFA in Design for the Theatre from the University of Texas at Austin and has taught theatre, design and art courses at Michigan State University, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, St. Norbert College, Randolph-Macon Women’s College, Carroll University, Central Michigan University, Milwaukee High School for the Arts and University of Minnesota in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Megan is an Artists Rep Resident Artist.
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SARAH GAHAGAN (Costume Designer) Sarah is a multimedia artist as well as costume and puppet designer for theatre, dance, festivals and stopmotion animation film. She has done costume design and collaboration work with many of Oregon’s beloved arts organizations including Artists Rep, Oregon Children’s Theatre, Miracle Theatre, Lord Leebrick Theatre, Oregon Ballet Theatre and Michal Curry Design. Sarah has received Drammy Awards for her costume design work on Eurydice, James and the Giant Peach, Trojan Women, El Quijote and A Year with Frog and Toad. Sarah attended University of Oregon, where she received a BS in Theatrical Production Design and a BFA in Textile and Fiber Arts.
KRISTEEN WILLIS CROSSER (Lighting Designer) Kristeen is thrilled to be designing for Artists Rep again this season. She has done some of her favorite work here including set and lighting for Foxfinder, and lighting for Tribes, The Playboy of the Western World, The Quality of Life, Red Herring, And So It Goes…, The Cherry Orchard and Eurydice. Recently, she designed lighting for both Artists Rep’s and Seattle’s ACT production of The Invisible Hand. She has designed for several area theatres including Northwest Children’s Theater’s Willy Wonka and Pinocchio, Third Rail Repertory Theatre’s Midsummer and The Aliens, Profile Theatre’s Buried Child and Thief River, CoHo Productions’ Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune and The Outgoing Tide and Miracle Theatre’s Mariela in the Desert and How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents. She was privileged to win the 2014 Drammy for “Outstanding Scenic Design” for Gidion’s Knot and “Outstanding Lighting Design” for A Bright New Boise. She was also recently nominated for an LA Ovation Award for her lighting design of Foxfinder in Pasadena last season. She thanks her husband, Mike, for all of his love and support. Kristeen is an Artists Rep Resident Artist.
BIOS RODOLFO ORTEGA (Composer/Sound Designer) Rodolfo Ortega received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music from the University of Arizona and his Master of Music degree from Manhattan School of Music where he studied piano and composition. He has composed music and designed sound for the recent productions of Artists Repertory Theatre’s 4000 Miles, The Liar, Blithe Spirit, Exiles, and Intimate Apparel. For the Profile Theatre Company his credits include designing the music for A Lesson Before Dying, Lips Together Teeth Apart, and Master Harold and the Boys. Additionally he has composed several musicals for Northwest Children’s Theater including Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Pinocchio, Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, and El Zorrito which was recently published by Dramatic Publishing. Rodolfo has also composed the scores for Oregon Children’s Theatre’s production of Charlotte’s Web, Tuck Everlasting, BFG, Holes, and Cyrano. He has also composed many of the productions at Santa Cruz Shakespeare
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where he is the Associate Artist in Composition, including this season’s production of Much Ado About Nothing, The Liar, and Macbeth. Additionally he has composed the music for Denver Center Theatre Company’s productions of Three Musketeers and Romeo and Juliet. He has also composed the music for The Monster-Builder for The Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley. For the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, he composed the music for Tenth Muse. For the 2000-2001 season, Rodolfo was awarded the Drammy in “Sound Design and Composition” for a season of outstanding work, and in 2001–2002 season he was again awarded the Drammy for his compositions for Tuck Everlasting for Oregon Children’s Theatre. In 2004, he received the Drammy in Composition for Lorca in a Green Dress. Rodolfo is an Artists Rep Resident Artist.
JORY BOWERS (Stage Manager) Jory’s love of theater was planted at a young age—while painting the Marx Brothers into the backdrop of a summer musical at the age of 13, she discovered the joys of backstage work. She’s been
working behind the scenes ever since. Favorite recent projects include: The Mystery of Irma Vep, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, Noises Off (ASM), and The Aliens (Stage Manager, Third Rail Repertory Theatre), Tribes, The Monster-Builder (Production Assistant, Artists Repertory Theatre), The Three Sisters (Stage Manager, Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble), JAW Promising Playwrights 2013 (Stage Manager, Portland Center Stage). Jory is passionate about making professional theatre accessible to students and other young people, and fostering dialogue between professional artists and artiststo-be. Core Company Member, Third Rail Repertory Theatre. Actors’ Equity Association.
WILL BAILEY (Properties Master) Will is excited to be returning to Artists Repertory Theatre for his fourth season. Other Artists Rep credits include: Ithaka, The Motherfucker With the Hat, and The Invisible Hand. Will has also worked with Portland Playhouse and Profile Theatre.
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The Understudy turns the spotlight on one rarely seen aspect of theatre production: the stage manager. We interviewed Chelle Jazuk, one of our two Resident Production Stage Managers, about the art of stage management. ARTISTS REP: What drew you to working
as a stage manager? How did you get your start? CHELLE JAZUK: I started doing theatre at the tender age of two, and like many continued to pursue the life of a performer for many years thereafter… Later, I found my way to being an Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) on a project and pursued stage managing… [With stage management]I found my niche, and enjoy the experiences, challenges and joys this dynamic career encompasses. ARTISTS REP: What is the most random
thing a director or actor has ever asked for in rehearsals or performances? CHELLE JAZUK: Edible suppositories? Cat “brains”. There really becomes a point where you have so many random requests that you lose track…
ARTISTS REP: Stage management can
be incredibly stressful. How do you stay calm when it feels like the entire production is crashing down around you? CHELLE JAZUK: Eat chocolate. Dark chocolate. And breathe. Or if necessary, step outside where no one else is and let loose a guttural scream, then return as though nothing happened... ARTISTS REP: What is the relationship
like between stage management and actors during the run of a show? CHELLE JAZUK: Depends on the show, the particular SM team, and the individuals of the cast. The goal is always to operate like a summer camp, where everyone is having fun, taking care of their responsibilities, staying safe, and leaving each night with a big grin on their faces. ARTISTS REP: What is it like to manage a
stage crew as well as a full cast of actors? CHELLE JAZUK: Terrifying and exhilarating!
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John T. Sarr William & Meredith Savery Ann Savitt Sheldon & Jean Schiager Linda Schmidt Luan Schooler Barbara & Juergen Schuetze Jean Scott & Myrth Ogilvie Peter & Jeanette Scott Joyce Semradek David & Frances Sessions Gil Sharp & Anne Saxby Mary Shaw Laurel Simmons Jon & Ann Sinclair Emily Smith Karen Smith Neil Soiffer & Carolyn Smith Martha Spence Karen Springer Barbara Stalions Marcia D. Starr Paul Steger & Pat Ferguson-Steger Fran Storrs Pat & Larry Strausbaugh Scott Stuart & Brenda Meltebeke J. David Summers & Linda Golaszewski Julia Surtshin & Richard Sessions David & Rosemarie Sweet Ruthe Taber Gary Taliaferro Roberta Taussig Bahram & Susan Tavakolian Leslie Taylor & Douglas Beers Tektronix Matching Gifts Margaret Thompson Marilee Thompson Tracy Thornton Karen Tobin Robert Todd Karen Triplett Don & Sue Trotter Marcia Truman & Allen Tooke Roberta Upson Barbara Van Fleet David & Julie Verburg Julie & Ted Vigeland Pamela Vohnson & David Streight Sue & Jim Walcutt Marilyn Walkey & Mike McClain Judi & J. Wandres Janet F. Warrington Robert & Ann Watt Frederick Wearn Ethel Wheatley Susan Whereat Karen Whitaker Elizabeth White Karen Whitman Fred Williams & Mary Beth Yosses Carol Ann & Patrick Wohlmut Rick Woodford & Gregory Pulver Lora & Andy Woodruff Susan Woods Kathleen Worley Maureen Wright & Lane Brown Aileen & Duncan Wyse Cynthia Yee
STAFF Artistic Director: Dámaso Rodriguez Managing Director: Sarah Horton
ARTISTIC
Artistic Producer: Shawn Lee Artistic Associate: Michael Mendelson Visiting Artistic Associate: Jerry Tischleder Director of New Play Development and Dramaturgy: Luan Schooler Resident Artists: Linda Alper, Ayanna Berkshire, Owen Carey, Kristeen Willis Crosser, Chris Harder, JoAnn Johnson, Kevin Jones, Val Landrum, Sarah Lucht, Susannah Mars, Gilberto Martin Del Campo, Mary McDonald-Lewis, Michael Mendelson, Allen Nause, Amy Newman, Vana O’Brien, Rodolfo Ortega, Sharath Patel, Gregory Pulver, John San Nicolas, Vin Shambry, Andrea Stolowitz, Joshua Weinstein, Megan Wilkerson
ADMINISTRATIVE
Director of Finance & Administration: Jim Neuner Finance & Administrative Assistant: Vonessa Martin
MARKETING & AUDIENCE SERVICES Marketing & PR Director: Nicole Lane Marketing & PR Manager: Jessica Gleason Marketing & Promotions Specialist: Sarah Bills Digital & Graphic Design Specialist: Jeff Hayes Publications Specialist: Jessica Evans Irvine Marketing Intern: Katrin Kasper Audience Services Manager: Karen Rathje Assistant Audience Services Manager: Christina DeYoung Box Office Systems Manager: Jon Younkin
P 8 Artists Repertory Theatre
Box Office Associates: Margaret Clement, Jessie Duncan, Jessica Hillenbrand House Managers: Margaret Clement, Jessie Duncan, Karl Hanover, Valerie Liptak, Karen Rathje Concessions: Margaret Clement, Jessie Duncan, Karl Hanover, Tim Thompson, Jennifer Zubernick Resident Photographer: Owen Carey Video: ShutterSky Pictures
DEVELOPMENT
Development Director: Sarah Taylor Donor Relations Specialist: Laura Murray
PRODUCTION
Technical Director: Brent J. Sullivan Associate Technical Director: Rudy Schuepbach Resident Production Stage Managers: Michelle Jazuk, Carol Ann Wohlmut Master Carpenters: Nathan Crone, Eddie Rivera Master Electricians: Ruth Nardecchia, John Plueard Scenic Charge: Sarah Kindler Costume Shop Manager: Russel Terwelp Summer Production Interns: Ian Fyfield, Esther McFaden, Margot New
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marcia Darm, MD, Chair* Mike Barr, Vice-Chair Susanne Kuhn, Treasurer* Michele Bowler-Failing, Secretary* Cody Hoesly, Past Chair* Julie Ball Jeffrey Condit Denise Frisbee* Patricia Garner Blake Johnson Michael Parsons Barbara Sepenuk David Vernier Elisa Wickstrom* * Member of the Executive Committee