A KBNB KRISTMAS KAROL - BAG&BAGGAGE by Artslandia

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Scott Palmer Artistic Director Beth Lewis Managing Director Arianne Jacques Patron Services Manager Cassie Greer Capital Campaign Manager Peter Schuyler Engagement Officer Emily Trimble Company Stage Manager

GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY

A KBNB KRISTMAS KAROL

Adapted and Directed by Scott Palmer Based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

CAST

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Winston Whiteside �� Gary Strong* Lana North-Berkshire-Whiteside ...................................... Jessica Geffen* Felicity Fay Fitzpatrick ��Clara Hillier* Donald Donaldson ��Andrew Beck* Arthur Adams.......................................................................Peter Schuyler* Laverne North-Berkshire �� Jessi Walters* Patrick Paulson �� Jeremy Sloan Heinrich Huber Hauffman �� Phillip Berns

The Hillsboro Hops

CREW/PRODUCTION TEAM

THE 2015–2016 SEASON GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY

Ronni Lacroute and WillaKenzie Estate

Adaptor and Director �� Scott Palmer Company Stage Manager & Props Mistress....................................................................Emily Trimble Resident Costume Designer �� Melissa Heller Resident Scenic Designer �� Megan Wilkerson Resident Lighting Designer ��Molly Stowe Sound Design �� Scott Palmer

* Member of the Bag&Baggage Resident Acting Company, sponsored by David and Shirley Woodford.

BAG&BAGGAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Carol Beauchamp Julie Case Karl Citek Lisa Curry Lisa DuPre’ Kathy Gaona Sherry Lamoreaux Beth Lewis Eric Lewis

Patricia Logan Linda Morrisson Gayle Nachtigal (chair) Scott Palmer Jan Simmons Donna Swanson K. Marie Tyler

This performance lasts approximately 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission. Please turn off your cell phone and remember, photography and recording are strictly prohibited.

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DIRECTOR’S NOTES By Scott Palmer And though it’s been said, many times, many ways… theatre folk hate Christmas. Not in any kind of anti-religious way. Don’t get me wrong. Just think about it for a minute. Every single theatre company (not to mention symphony, chorus, ballet company and church choir) in the Western hemisphere spends most of October and November in rehearsals (usually in the cold and dark), and then spends almost all of December in tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and in dozens of performances—all while the rest of you get to shop, have parties, spend time with your loved ones, spread yuletide cheer and generally celebrate the joys of this most wondrous of seasons. Yeah, it kinda pisses us off. There are times (like now, when I’m sitting here in my office in early October, writing these director’s notes) when I wonder why…oh god why, oh why oh why…do we do it? I have spent the last 16 years up to my eyeballs in Tiny Tims, bells and angels, greedy misers, magical Christian Saints, peppermint flavored sentiment, and children so sweet they could induce a diabetic coma. Why? WHY????? There are three reasons. First, working on our unique brand of Christmas humor, B&B’s trademark tongue-in-cheek skewering of Christmas classics, is fun. So. Much. Fun! Over the past eight years, I have had more pantswettingly funny rehearsal experiences during the holiday show than I can remember. Singing Christmas Carols on the MAX train during a snow storm, being trapped with the cast at a local restaurant when there was 14 inches of snow on the ground, coming up with all of the sound effects for the first radio show spoof, Tiny Tim’s aria in our first production of A Christmas Carol, the Riverdance homage during Farndale, dueling Jimmy Stewarts…there are, in fact, too many hilarious moments with the actors for me to recall. It is, simply put, fun. Second, holiday shows sell and the income we make from them largely supports the work we do in the rest of the season. Think about this fact for a moment: we usually sell more than twice P2 | BAG&BAGGAGE A KBNB KRISTMAS KAROL

as many tickets to the holiday show than we do to almost any other production during the season. As a result, the holiday show is an enormous part of our financial strength; the ticket income we make from the holiday show supports all of the other provocative, risk-taking work we do throughout the rest of the season… (which, by the way, reminds me of what you can get me for Christmas: as many patrons for Moby Dick, Rehearsed as we will have for A KBNB Kristmas Karol!). Third, the holidays are a time for community and family and we are honored to play a part in YOUR community and YOUR family’s holiday celebrations. Truly, we are so lucky to be able to do this work for you; to bring some levity, frivolity, joy and humor to your holidays is an absolute honor, and we are grateful beyond words that you have chosen to spend a part of your holidays with us. In all honesty, working with these actors on the trilogy of 1940s radio show spoofs has been one of the highlights of my professional career. I want to thank Gary Strong and Jessica Geffen particularly; as the only two members of the original cast of It’s A (somewhat) Wonderful Life, Gary and Jessica have been put through this farcical wringer every year for three years…and not only have they lived to tell the tale, they also continue to double down and say “yes” to pretty much anything I need them to do. All of the actors in all three of these shows have been fearless; bringing an enthusiasm and eagerness to their work that is truly joyful. So, I guess, in a way, I need to retract what I said before about theatre folks hating Christmas...now that I think about it, I get to spend my holidays with incredibly talented people, laughing and enjoying each other’s company, creating lifelong memories, and sharing the joy of the season with my community. Pretty much what Christmas is all about, right? From all of us at Bag&Baggage to all of you (the people we do this crazy thing called theatre for…), Happy Holidays and may your New Year be filled with peace and love. Scott Palmer Founding Artistic Director

ACTOR BIOS ANDREW BECK*

(DONALD DONALDSON)

Andrew holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oregon. This is Andrew’s second year as a member of Bag&Baggage’s Resident Acting Company. You may have seen Mr. Beck in Bag&Baggage’s last season in Our Country’s Good (as Ralph Clark); Dial “M” for Murder (as Tony Wendice) and in Love’s Labour’s Lost (as The King of Navarre) and, most recently, in The Best of Everything (as Eddie). Other companies A.W. Beck has worked for include the Oregon Contemporary Theatre, The Majestic Theatre, Willamette Stage Company, Nebraska Repertory Theatre and The Ludlow Festival (England). Other Favorite roles include: The Great Gatsby (as Jay Gatsby); The Seagull (as Trigorn); In The Next Room (as Dr. Givings) and Frankenstein’s Bride (as The Monster). Andrew is a current member of Infinite Improv and works as a Financial Advisor in his family’s practice when he is not making loud noises in front of paying audiences. Andrew is lucky to have such a great family, friends and wife. PHILLIP J. BERNS

(HEINRICH HUBER HAUFFMAN)

Phillip holds dual BAs in Theatre Arts and Advertising from Marquette University in Milwaukee WI, from whence he hails. This production marks Phillip’s fourth on the Venetian stage; previous Bag&Baggage credits being: Dial “M” For Murder (as O’Brien et al.); Twelfth Night of the Living Dead (as Valentine); and Shakespeare’s R&J (as Juliet et al.). A proud company member of Post5 Theatre in Sellwood, Phillip was most recently seen as Alan in their production of Equus, and will appear as The Fool in their 2016 production of King Lear. Phillip also co-hosts The P&J Show at Post5 with his favorite person, and is the Storyteller in A Christmas Carol: A One-Man Ghost Story, a tradition he happily abandons this year to work with such talented people (though he

ACTOR BIOGRAPHIES encourages you to look for it upon its return in 2016). In addition, Phillip has spent the last 20 years of his life working on professional stages ranging from The Milwaukee Repertory Theatre in WI, to the Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin. A warm Thank You to the cast and crew for all of their hard work in making this show what it is, especially to Emily for her interminable wrangling, and Scott, for finally letting Phillip be in a Bag&Baggage show that he directs. And, of course, to the girl who inspires him on the daily. And an extra special thanks to you, we wouldn’t be able to be on stage without you. May all your New Year’s dreams come true. JESSICA GEFFEN*

(LANA NORTHBERKSHIRE-WHITESIDE)

Jessica is a proud graduate of Southern Oregon University, where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre and studied with professionals from the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Locally, Jessica has worked with Well Arts, Public Playhouse, Portland Actors Ensemble, and Lunacy Stageworks. Some of her previous roles include Proof (as Catherine); Crimes of the Heart (as Babe); Doubt: A Parable (as Sister James); and The Taming of the Shrew (as Bianca). Jessica is excited to be returning to Bag&Baggage for her fourth production, and is honored to be a member of the Resident Acting Company. Her work with the company includes The Crucible (as Elizabeth Proctor); It’s a (Somewhat) Wonderful Life and Miracle on 43rd Street (as Lana North-Berkshire), one of her favorite roles to date. When not on stage or in front of the camera, Jessica works behind the mic as a voiceover artist and audiobook narrator. She is also in love with being a new mommy, and thanks her little one, Margot, for the constant cuddles and laughter, and for not crying when she rehearsed Lana’s lines aloud. She extends a special thanks to her husband, Tim, and her family and friends for their ongoing support and encouragement. She also thanks Scott for this wonderful opportunity and for continuing to challenge her with such exciting roles.

CLARA-LIIS HILLIER*

(FELICITY FAY FITZPATRICK)

Clara-Liis is a graduate of Reed College. A proud Bag&Baggage Resident Actor and company member at Northwest Classical Theatre Collaborative (NWCTC), she was last seen in Our Country’s Good (as Liz Morden); The Six Gentlepersons of Verona (as Valentine/Antonio/ Host); Miracle on 43rd Street (as Felicity Fay Fitzpatrick) with Bag&Baggage; The Tempest with Portland Shakespeare Project; King Lear (as Cordelia) and The Lion in Winter (as Alais) both with NWCTC. Favorite roles: Up the Fall (as Graea Sister) with PHAME; Wait Until Dark (as Susan Hendrix) and The Seagull (as Masha) with NWCTC; and Julius Caesar (as Casca) with Bag&Baggage. Next up you can see her on the Venetian stage in Emma. When she’s not onstage, Clara-Liis works for Portland Center Stage as their Education Programs Coordinator and teaches Dance and Theatre for Spotlight Musical Theatre Academy, NW Children’s Theater, Riverdale High School and choreographs. Thank you to Scott for the chance to return as her favorite holiday Diva, to sharing the stage with the marvelous KBNB family and a special thank you to Heath, Mom and Kaia for their constant strength and love. For Ted. PETER SCHUYLER*

(ARTHUR ADAMS)

Peter is an actor, director, singer and proud member of the Bag&Baggage Resident Acting Company. He holds a Bachelors of Theatre Performance from Northern Arizona University and apprenticed at the now defunct AZTheatreWorks in Flagstaff, where he received practical training in Jehlinger/Richardson method and Shakespeare performance. Since moving to PDX from NYC in 2011, Peter has performed for numerous companies in the area including Artists Repertory Theatre, Badass Theatre Co, triangle productions!, Lakewood Theatre, Northwest Classical Theatre Company, Portland Actors Ensemble, and Northwest Children’s Theater. In NY, he worked with La MaMa E.T.C., Immediate Theater, Dysfunctional Theatre, DMTheatrics, Three Graces, NativeAliens, The Tank, and Alliance Repertory, to name a few.

Bag&Baggage credits: Richard III (as Richard III); Our Country’s Good (as Phillip/ Wisehammer); The Crucible (as John Proctor); Rough Crossing (as Ivor Fish); Of Mice and Men (as George Milton); Crimes of the Heart (as Doc Porter); and The Velveteen Rabbit, which he directed. Peter also serves as the Engagement Officer for Bag&Baggage, coordinating community outreach and special events. When not on stage, he enjoys cooking Indian food, plunking on the ukulele, and spending time with the amazing ladies in his life—his wife Dawn and their amazing daughter Olivia. JEREMY SLOAN

(PATRICK PAULSON)

Jeremy holds a BFA in Music and Theatre from Portland State University. Jeremy is thrilled to return to Bag&Baggage to reprise this role after last year’s holiday hit, Miracle on 43rd Street. Jeremy has worked with a multitude of theater companies in Oregon including Bag&Baggage Productions, Broadway Rose Theatre Company, Lakewood Theatre, Stumptown Stages, Staged! Musical Theatre, Pixie Dust Productions, Mock’s Crest Productions, and Portland Opera. His favorite roles include You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (as Charlie Brown); Plaid Tidings (as Frankie); La Cage Aux Folles (as Mercedes Benz); Les Miserables (as Feuilly); and The Drowsy Chaperone (as Man 2). You can see Jeremy next in Stumptown Stages production of Smokey Joe’s Café (as Michael) February 18–March 6, 2016! During the day Jeremy works as the Education Program Director for a nonprofit company called Incight. He lives in downtown Portland with his partner Adam and two dogs Joli and McKenzie. Many thanks to Scott, Emily and the cast for a rompin’ fun time! Happy holidays! GARY STRONG*

(WINSTON WHITESIDE)

Gary Strong is one of the inaugural members of the Resident Acting Company here at Bag&Baggage. This will be his third time reprising the role of Winston Whiteside for our Radio Massacre trilogy, and he couldn’t be happier. Gary has lived in Portland for over 7 years now and loves working on anything relating to Shakespeare. BAG&BAGGAGE A KBNB KRISTMAS KAROL | P3

ACTOR & CREW BIOGRAPHIES Previous work includes Private Lives, Love’s Labour’s Lost (as Don Armado), and Merry Wives (as Falstaff). As always, he wants to thank his mother for her overwhelming support and his fiance who always helps him run lines. This one is for Ricky. JESSI WALTERS*

(LAVERNE NORTHBERKSHIRE)

Jessi holds a BA in Theatre, Film, and Dance from Humboldt State University, and has also received training from Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre, Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble (PETE), and the Actor’s Academy in Southern California. Jessi is a proud member of Bag&Baggage’s Resident Acting Company, and is thrilled to be returning for her second season. She was most recently seen on the Venetian stage in The Best of Everything (as Mary Agnes Russo). Previous Bag&Baggage performances include The Six Gentlepersons of Verona (as Launce, Silvia, Lucetta); Lear (as Regan); Our Country’s Good (as Dabby Bryant, Meg Long); The Crucible (as Ann Putnam); Love’s Labour’s Lost (as Maria); Julius Caesar (as Lucilius & Soothsayer). Over the past four and a half years in Portland, Jessi has been seen on stage

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with Post5 Theatre (Founding Company Member 2011-2014) in Romeo & Juliet (as Nurse); Arabian Nights (as the Jester’s Wife); The P&J Show (Co-host); and with Northwest Classical Theater Company in Much Ado About Nothing (as Borachio). In addition to main stage productions, she is also regularly featured in the Portland-based sketch comedy, Potty Talk, which is currently in post-production of its third series. Her local and regional teaching credits include Catlin Gabel School, Northwest Children’s Theater, and Mira Costa College. When she isn’t performing, Jessi enjoys watching scary movies, catching up with friends, spending quality time with her sweetie Phillip, and spoiling their kitty, Cheri Cat. Lots of love to Scott, Beth, and the wonderful Bag&Baggage community. A special thanks to her parents John and Margi for their constant love and support. Happy Holidays, Hillsboro! * = Member of the 2015-2016 Bag&Baggage Resident Acting Company CASSIE GREER

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN MANAGER

Since 2005, Cassie has worked with theaters, arts organizations, and training programs across the country, connecting with communities, facilitating events, educating actors, and helping to build

frameworks that allow these organizations thrive. As a performer herself, Cassie received her training in the MFA Acting program at Florida Atlantic University, and the BA Theatre program at Goshen College in Indiana. Behind the scenes, she has worked as a Production Manager, Event Manager, and Production Stage Manager at the Goshen College Music Center; as Event Coordinator for New World Arts (Goshen, Ind.); as Publicity Coordinator for the Florida Atlantic University Department of Theatre and Dance; and as the Ten4One/PASSPORT Coordinator, “Think It” Project Manager, and Professional Development Program Coordinator right here at Bag&Baggage. Cassie began working with Bag&Baggage as an actor in the summer of 2011, shortly after moving to Oregon, and is a proud founding member of B&B’s Resident Acting Company. Her current work with the company unites her passion for challenging, engaging live performance experiences with her passion for promoting the presence of arts organizations within communities, helping to ensure their success; she is grateful to be able to call Bag&Baggage her artistic home. MELISSA HELLER

RESIDENT COSTUME DESIGNER

A six year Portland resident, Melissa Heller is a native Oregonian, originally from Bend. She received a B.S. in Apparel Design while attending Oregon State University where her interest in costumes for theatre began. She began her work with the Oregon State University Theatres in 2006 as Assistant Costume Designer. After graduating in 2008, Melissa moved to Portland to pursue her career in the apparel industry. Melissa quickly decided that consumer apparel design was not the path she wanted to pursue, so she began work with Oregon Ballet Theatre in 2010 where she helped to create costumes for all of their productions for the 2010/2011 season. Melissa splits most of her time between heading the costume shop and designing costumes at Pacific University, designing for local area theatre companies, and a few custom projects in between. Her partnerships include Mt. Hood Community College, Broadway Rose Theatre Company, St. Mary’s Academy, Oregon Children’s Theatre, Pacific University, and is also the Resident Costume Designer for Bag&Baggage Productions since 2010.

CREW BIOGRAPHIES She continues as Resident Costume designer for their upcoming season. Her recent works include Richard III, Love’s Labour’s Lost, Lear, The Great Gatsby with Bag&Baggage Productions, Charlotte’s Web with Oregon Children’s Theatre, acting as mentor for Othello with Mt. Hood Community College, and The Jungle Book with Broadway Rose. Melissa thanks Bag&Baggage for their continued and engaging partnership, and her husband Brad, for his unending support and late-night dinners. ARIANNE JACQUES

PATRON SERVICES MANAGER

Arianne holds a BA in Theatre Arts from Oregon State University. She began as an actor with Bag&Baggage in their 2007/08 season, but has become a staff member as well. After originating the role of Box Office Manager in 2009, she then became Operations Officer in 2013 and is, as of this year, Patron Services Manager for the company. Arianne looks forward to continuing to grow with Bag&Baggage as the company evolves and expands. AMANDA KISHLOCK

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

Amanda has been working in theatre professionally since the age of sixteen. Over the past few years she has worked as part of several Bag&Baggage productions, including The Merry Wives of Windsor; Rough Crossing; Julius Caesar; The Great Gatsby; It’s a (Somewhat) Wonderful Life; Lear; Love’s Labour’s Lost; The Crucible; A Miracle On 43rd Street; The Six Gentlepersons of Verona; Our Country’s Good; Richard III; and most recently Rope. Amanda also works locally doing assorted work for Bag&Baggage, doing event work for Portland Community College, and teaching stagecraft to Glencoe High School students; acting as technical director of their theatre program. When not working behind the scenes, Amanda enjoys reading, painting, and taking funny pictures of her dog. She would love to thank Scott and the Bag&Baggage company for their dedication to promoting the arts and making their shows accessible to students with the PASSPORT program. BETH LEWIS

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Beth Lewis has over ten years of experience in theater administration and management. She most recently served as Managing Director of Curious

Comedy Theater, Portland’s only nonprofit comedy theater. She moved back home to the Portland area in 2013, after being in Los Angeles for five years working at The Pasadena Playhouse where she ended her tenure there as their Annual Giving Manager. Before that, she lived in New York City, where she served as the director of development for The Looking Glass Theatre and the Associate of Special Events for Sonnet Repertory Theatre. In addition to her work at Bag&Baggage, she is currently a board member of the Portland Area Theatre Alliance. She also holds a B.A. in Theatre from Connecticut College and is a Core Company Member of the Original Practice Shakespeare Festival. SCOTT PALMER

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & SOUND DESIGNER

Scott received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Oregon, his Master’s Degree from Oregon State University and completed his PhD Coursework in Theatre, Film, and Television studies at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Over the past 20 years, Scott has developed an international reputation for his approach to classical dramatic literature, and more specifically his work with major literary adaptations of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Scott has adapted and directed critically acclaimed shows for Glasgow Repertory Company, Toi Whakkari (the National Drama School of New Zealand), Salem Repertory Theatre, Oregon State University, and Bag&Baggage Productions. Scott was the Founding Artistic Director of Glasgow Repertory Company, Scotland’s only Shakespeare-dedicated theatre company, as well as the Bard in the Quad Outdoor Shakespeare summer event at Oregon State University. Scott is a Hillsboro native and has served on the Hillsboro Arts and Culture Council and the Westside Cultural Alliance, and previously worked as the Trust Manager of the Oregon Cultural Trust. PETER SCHUYLER

ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

For more than 20 years Peter has acted, produced and directed professionally all over the country; from Arizona, to New York City, and now in the Portland/ Metro Area. He graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in Theatre Performance. The day after, he joined AZTheatreWorks — Flagstaff’s only professional theatre — as the Assistant

to the Artistic Director until the company closed its doors. After moving to NYC in 2001 he became a fixture in that city’s independent theater scene, working in spaces such as La Mama E.T.C., HERE Arts Center, The Kraine, and The Brick. While in NYC, Peter served as a producing board member of NativeAliens Theatre Collective, as Director of Development for Dysfunctional Theatre Company, and as a staff writer for NYtheatre.com/Indie Theater Now. During that time, he was employed full time as the Customer Service and Operations Manager for Dramatists Play Service, one of the premier publishers of theatrical literature in the USA. He moved to PDX in 2011, and his first stage credit in Oregon was in Bag&Baggage’s production of Crimes of The Heart— that experience instilled in him a trust of B&B’s mission and a sincere affection for the company and its patrons. MOLLY STOWE

RESIDENT LIGHTING DESIGNER

Molly holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Purchase College in New York. Over the past ten years she has worked all over the country from The Santa Fe Opera to New York’s Lincoln Center Festival where she was fortunate enough to work closely with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Ireland’s Druid Theatre Company and on the U. S. premier of Peter Brook’s A Magic Flute. Molly’s most recent design credits include Twelfth Night; Cendrillon; The Nutcracker; White Christmas and Fool for Love. She has been in the Portland area now for just over two years and has had the pleasure of working with Bag&Baggage on Rough Crossings; Twelfth Night of the Living Dead; The Crucible; Dial “M” for Murder; Miracle on 43rd Street; The Six Gentlepersons of Verona and most recently Our Country’s Good. Molly would like to thank her husband Steven for supporting and encouraging her as well as her friends and family. She is also currently the Resident Designer and Technical Director at David Douglas High School in Portland. EMILY TRIMBLE

COMPANY STAGE MANAGER & PROPS MISTRESS

Emily holds a BA in Arts & Performance from The University of Texas at Dallas. Originally from Houston, she moved to Dallas for college as an Electrical Engineering major. Finding that to not be nearly as interesting as anticipated, BAG&BAGGAGE A KBNB KRISTMAS KAROL | P5

CREW BIOGRAPHIES she changed her major to theatre and quickly fell in love. While living in Dallas she worked as Run Crew, Assistant Stage Manager, and Stage Manager at many companies including: WaterTower Theatre, Dallas Children’s Theatre, Undermain Theatre, and Nouveau 47. She moved to Portland in early 2012 and got her first professional gig here as Light Board Op for B&B’s production of Dangerous Liaisons. The next season she worked as ASM on The Velveteen Rabbit and Rough Crossing. Bag&Baggage’s 13–14 season brought her her first Stage Manager and Props Designer jobs with the company, and she has been Stage Managing and gathering props on shows ever since. In July 2015 she became Company Stage Manager and Resident Props Designer for Bag&Baggage. Also in Portland, Emily has worked with Broadway Rose on The Jungle Book (SM) and My Fair Lady (ASM); and at Oregon Children’s Theatre on The Giver (ASM). When not in a show she likes to climb rocks, crochet, and play

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with her adorable cat Korben. She’d like to thank her mom for everything she does and helping her pursue her passion. MEGAN WILKERSON

RESIDENT SCENIC DESIGNER

Megan holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Design for the Theatre from the University of Texas at Austin and is a member of United Scenic Artists Local 829. Besides being the Resident Scenic Designer for Bag&Baggage Megan is also a Resident Artist at Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland and an Ensemble Member at Rivendell Theatre in Chicago. Megan 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 Rivendell and was nominated for a Drammy award for her design for The Children’s Hour at deFunkt theatre in Portland. Her Design work has also been recognized by The Chicago Tribune, The Austin Critics Circle, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

the South Eastern Theatre Conference, and The United States Institute for Theatre Technology. Regionally she’s worked with The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Artists Repertory Theatre, The New Conservatory in San Francisco, Renaissance Theaterworks, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Broadway Rose, Teatro Milagro, deFunkt Theatre, Next Act Theatre, The Skylight Opera, First Stage Children’s Theatre, The Michigan Opera Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, and the Portland Opera. She has taught Theatre, Design and Art courses at Lewis & Clark College, The University of Portland, Michigan State University, The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, St. Norbert College, Randolph-Macon Women’s college, Carroll University, Central Michigan University, the Milwaukee High School for the Arts, and The University of Minnesota in Minneapolis/ St. Paul. Megan’s Portfolio can be found online at www.meganwilkerson.com.

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Anonymous (2) Toni Beattie Dennis Boardman Bette Carlisle Margaret Collins Adriana Costanzo Bill & Barbara Duerden Marsia Fergusson Keith Fish Pamela Foat William J. Giffin David Goldman Michelle Hamm Jill Anne Hibbs Clara Hillier Faun Hosey Alma Ibrekic Carla & TJ Kimzey Rebecca & David Klug* John Knowles Ben Manny Barbara Mills Linda O’Connor* Carin & Matthew Packwood Diana Palmer David & Kathryn Polland Premier Community Bank Ruth Robinson Lori & Tim Rowley* Kate Sokoloff Deborah Vaughn

THANK YOU

2015 GALA DONORS! Our unique PASSPORT free ticket program enables Bag&Baggage to provide free tickets to any student from any high school in Washington, Columbia, Tillamook, and Yamhill Counties…on demand. As long as there is a seat available, B&B pledges to never turn away a student who wants to see our shows. Very special thanks to our donors who have generously supported this important program through our 2015 Gala and Auction. $2500 AND ABOVE

$250 AND ABOVE

Karl Citek & Patricia Logan Andrew Hoffman & Linda Morrisson Peter & Sherry Sunderland

Nita Brueggeman Craig & Cheron Calder Heather Ferrin Meyers Bonnie Gilchrist Alan Jones/North Country Productions Jeff Kishlock & Anne Brennan Sherry Lamoreaux & Paul Duchene Sarah McGraw-Plaster David & Deanna Palm Eric Quon Jan Simmons Carla Velders Jerry & Judy Willey

$1000 AND ABOVE

Sara Behrman & F. X. Rosica Molly Davis Scott Eisenstein & Kelly Ritz-Eisenstein Kathy Gaona Steve & Marilyn Gray Chuck & Leah Hagele Tom & Gayle Hughes Ken & Anne Jackson Cynthia Kirk Fred & Gayle Nachtigal Brad & Linda Needham Sandy Palmer Scott Palmer & Brian Garner Don & Linda Sinclair Angela & Greg Sweeney $500 AND ABOVE

Carol A. Beauchamp* Dan Bergsvik & Don Hastler Peter & Sue Harris John Hayes Ralph & Marilynn Helzerman Kevin Hoover Moon Lee-Comstock & Chuck Comstock Eric & Diane Lewis Rebecca & Scott Wagar Dave & Shirley Woodford Delbert & Janet Yocam

$100 AND ABOVE

Martin Conley Lisa DuPre’ Katherine Fleming Keith & Dorthy Imper Leonard A. & Susan Magazine David & Lisa Ogden Kelly Recktenwald Roger Palmer & Donna Rondema R. Scott Smith K. Marie Tyler Patricia Vice Jack Whitehead Lesley Wise $25 AND ABOVE

Jennifer Bruning Cassie Greer & Danny Palmer Selma Nail Lori Sinclair Paula Stewart Nancy Stubbs Amanda & Kail Walker

* all or a portion of this gift is directed to PASSPORT ° all or a portion of this gift is directed to the Silverna Scott Internship Fund

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THANK YOU, SPONSORS!

ABOUT BAG&BAGGAGE Bag&Baggage is committed to unique interpretations and novel stagings of plays by the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-known authors. We seek to rethink and reinvigorate the most celebrated titles, to challenge the public to experience them in new ways, and to connect our work to the lives and experiences of our audiences. Founded by a Hillsboro native, Bag&Baggage believes that cultural experiences like live theatre play an absolutely crucial role in the health of our community.

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