Audience - Kentucky Center Presents - December 2018 by Audience502

December 2018

Audience® is the official program guide for:

PROGRAM

Actors Theatre of Louisville Kentucky Center Presents Kentucky Shakespeare Louisville Orchestra PNC Broadway in Louisville

Louisville Hip Hopera Bomhard Theater........................................................ 7

Publisher The Audience Group, Inc. G. Douglas Dreisbach Editor Kay Tull Managing Editor Aggie Keefe Creative Director Jeff Tull Design Kay & Jeff Tull Production Aggie Keefe Sales & Marketing G. Douglas Dreisbach

Randy Rainbow The Brown Theatre.................................................... 10 Sleep with Quintron’s Weather Warlock The Brown Theatre.................................................... 11 Christmas with the Kory Caudill Quintet featuring Chester Thompson Bomhard Theater...................................................... 13 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical The Brown Theatre.................................................... 15 Staff and Support............................................................ 30 Services............................................................................. 34 Theatre Information The Kentucky Center (Whitney Hall, Bomhard Theater, Clark-Todd Hall, MeX Theater, West Main Street; and Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway) et 501 igital with Tickets: The Kentucky Center Box Office, 502.584.7777 or 1.800.775.7777

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WELCOME! Thank you for choosing to share a part of your holidays with us. This time of year, we focus on the things most important in life: the joy that comes from time spent with loved ones, reflection on the events and experiences we have shared, the anticipation we feel looking forward to the New Year, and making memories that last a lifetime. While The Kentucky Center has faced some challenges this year, we are excited to continue moving forward and staying true to our mission of building lifelong relationships through the arts. This month, in addition to the performances you see in this program guide, The Kentucky Center is brimming with family entertainment, like VOICES of Kentuckiana, the oldest LGBTA arts organization in Kentucky, bringing its new show Red and Green to the Bomhard Theater; singer-songwriter Jim Brickman performing A Joyful Christmas and Angels in Disguise presenting A Country Christmas with Mark Oliverius and special guest Pam Tillis, both at the Brown Theatre; and StageOne Family Theatre’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever having a special run at Louisville’s Memorial Auditorium (970 S. 4th St.). Looking forward to 2019, we are excited to ring in the new year with exciting performances and premieres. Kentucky Center Presents brings thrilling dance performances, including Dorrance Dance, DIAVOLO and Malpaso Dance Company. Kentucky Opera brings Verdi’s masterpiece Rigoletto to life on The Brown Theatre stage. Louisville Ballet partners with Louisville Visual Art for the innovative dance and visual art experience Human Abstract. Louisville Orchestra presents Festival of American Music I: Kentucky Spring, which features dancers from the Louisville Ballet and a new “folk opera” from Louisville native Rachel Grimes. StageOne Family Theatre rounds out its season with Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. Of course, one of the biggest shows to talk about in 2019 is PNC Broadway in Louisville’s production of the cultural phenomenon Hamilton, making its local debut in June! On behalf of our entire Kentucky Center family, thank you for joining us tonight and thank you for your continued support of the performing arts. We look forward to sharing new and exciting arts experiences and making memories together in the months and years to come. Happy holidays and a joyous New Year!

Kim Baker, President and CEO The Kentucky Center 4

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The Kentucky Center presents

Louisville Hip Hopera Saturday, December 1, 2018 • 8 p.m. • The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater

The Louisville Hip Hopera

is an arts experience bringing stories of the streets to Bomhard Theater through music, art, poetry and dance. The proceeds will go to Athiri, a nonprofit where artists lead youth in service-learning projects to better their communities.

Cast and Crew 1200, Musician Jecorey “1200” Arthur is an award-winning music educator, composer, producer, performer and community organizer from West Louisville, Kentucky. He earned his B.M.E. and M.A.T. in music education at the University of Louisville while studying percussion with Dr. Greg Byrne. As an educator, he has taught music to thousands of students in Jefferson County Public Schools, Boys and Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana, Cabbage Patch Settlement House and many other youth organizations. As a performer, he has played Forecastle Festival and New York City’s 92nd Street Y, as well as stages with the Louisville Orchestra, Stereo Hideout Brooklyn Orchestra, Pittsburgh

Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, Nashville Symphony and Columbus Symphony. As a community organizer, he has produced countless events that range from the pop-up art and music plaza ReSurfaced to the grand reopening of the Speed Art Museum. Arthur is currently the Music Education Manager for 90.5 WUOL Classical Louisville at Louisville Public Media, Professor of Percussion Studies at Simmons College of Kentucky, a member of the IMAN Artist Roster, endorsed by Salyers Percussion, and serves as the Executive Director for Athiri, a nonprofit he founded where artists lead youth in service-learning. Follow 1200 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @1200LLC.

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Jacqui Blue, Musician Singer/songwriter/guitarist “Jacqui Blue” is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Music with a bachelor’s degree in music therapy and emphasis in voice. Having trained as a classical soprano, she won 1st place in the KANM Annual Negro Spiritual Competition in 2013 and has starred in several major opera productions, musical theatre shows, television and film projects. Now, with her focus on writing, recording and performing her original music, Ms. Blue enjoys incorporating drama in her eclectic soul, pop, r&b, and rock-inspired sound. She aspires to continue using her talents to make a positive impact through all of her future endeavors, including her first album release, practicing music therapy, acting and community service projects. Lance Newman, Poet Lance G. Newman II has been writing and performing since he was 13 years of age. Born in California but raised between Detroit, Michigan, and Louisville, Kentucky, this poet defines versatility. As the founder of SpreadLovEnterprise and the “slam master” for the adult poetry slam team Loohavull Lip, Lance uses his long-standing relationship with the city to teach, encourage and facilitate creative writing workshops and spoken word events all around.

modern and hip hop at multiple JCPS schools, including Noe Middle School, Western Middle School and The Youth Performing Arts School. Kevlen “The Illest-Strator” Goodner, Artist A sequential artist, TedX storyteller and technically gifted draftsman, Kevlen’s ability to capture gestures along with his eye for rendering detailed human anatomy are evident in all of his work. Kevlen is a supportive teacher of illustration with a student list that includes both professionals and those aspiring to achieve varied artistic goals. Currently the Chief Creative Director at ArtWorld Media Group, Kevlen is also co-founder of EUREKA! COMIC LABS, Attilan Studios and Heavy Black Design Group. A comic convention veteran who entertains and educates his growing fanbase, he’s a freelance Illustrator with clients like Louisville Magazine, Louisville Public Library, Bloat Games, Paranoid American publishing, Oldham County Public Library and more. Kevlen brings his infectious positivity to all of his varied projects! A captivating motivational speaker with years of experience in front of audiences both large and small, Kevlen is available for booking around the world. Renee Murphy, Narrator Kojin Tashiro, Musician

Josh Ford, Dancer Josh Ford is a co-owner and a full-time instructor at Louisville Dance Alliance as well as the head of their hip hop division. He received his B.F.A. in dance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2007. He is a guest teacher of ballet, 8

DJ Kym Williams, Deejay Cira, Musician Dawne Gee, Actress

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Created and Directed by Jecorey “1200” Arthur Stage Design and Wardrobe by Katie Lee Jones in collaboration with the West Louisville Women’s Collaborative Videography by J. Tyler Franklin in collaboration with A.M.P.E.D. Photography by West of Ninth

Athiri Board of Directors Harry Pickens | Musician, Educator, Author Kay Coyte | Retired Journalist, Washington Post Stacey Sougoufara | Social Service Director, Springhurst Health and Rehab Kris Ellison-Baete | Director of Marketing and Audience Development, WAVE 3 News Ken Wilson | Retired Teacher, East High School, Rochester, NY Verbon Graves | 2nd Grade Teacher, Medora Elementary School Dr. Greg Byrne | Director of Percussion Studies, University of Louisville Linda Pulley | Director of Bands, Iroquois High School Curtis McCubbin | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC Wendy Sirchio | Founder and Director, WE Day KY Carol Clark | Owner and Barber, California Cutz Erica M. Smith | Budget Planning Analyst, Louisville Metro Government Briana Lathon | Attorney – Business Litigation Dept., Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC Athiri is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization utilizing artists to lead youth in service-learning projects to better their communities. You can learn more and get involved at athiri.org

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The Kentucky Center and Live Nation present

Randy Rainbow Saturday, December 8, 2018 • 7:30 p.m. • The Brown Theatre

R andy Rainbow (yes,

real name) is a comedian, actor, writer, host and Internet sensation best known for his viral comedy videos. His popular series of political spoofs and song parodies have garnered international acclaim and over a hundred million views. He’s been called “the best thing about the 2016 GOP race” by Dan Savage and his musical tribute to the first presidential debate of 2016 (“BRAGGADOCIOUS!”) received 28 million views in its first two days. He was subsequently asked by the cast of TV’s Will & Grace to parodize a song, which they performed during a political fundraiser for the 2016 election. Randy has also written for comedian Kathy Griffin and hosted and performed in numerous theatrical events for the Broadway, cabaret and gay communities, as well as for the Tony Awards and some of New York City’s most popular night spots, including 54 Below, Birdland Jazz Club, XL Nightclub and Therapy NYC, where his own weekly show ran for two years. 10

He’s been seen as a talking head on VH1 and has been heard regularly as both a guest and co-host on Sirius XM Radio. He is the creator and star of the long-running BroadwayWorld.com web series Chewing the Scenery with Randy Rainbow and Last Minute with Randy Rainbow.

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Louder Than Life presents

Sleep With Quintron’s Weather Warlock Tuesday, December 11, 2018 • 8 p.m. • The Brown Theatre

t must be gratifying for Sleep to hear the audience roar in approval when guitarist Matt Pike plays the opening notes of Dopesmoker, the live set version coming in around 40 minutes, slimmed down from the studio recording, which clocks in at a little over an hour and three sides. Years after the release of Volume One in 1991, Sleep’s Holy Mountain in 1992 and Dopesmoker in 2003, Matt Pike hard at work with High On Fire and bassist/vocalist Al Cisneros with OM, heavy music needed one of its essential minerals back. In 2009, falling in on either side of Neurosis drummer Jason Roeder, Sleep, like a wooly mammoth awoken from centuries of frozen slumber, once again walked the earth. You could almost hear the universe sigh in relief that Sleep was back. 2014 saw Sleep release a single sided 12” with a new song, “The Clarity,” giving fans a glimpse of what would

hopefully be more to come. And so, the wait began… All good things take time. In April 2018, Sleep fans had a reason to break out their finest and get it lit with the release of the new Sleep album The Sciences. Quintron’s Weather Warlock Quintron has been making genre-defying noise, soundscape and house-rocking dance music in New Orleans for more

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than 20 years, much of it in collaboration with artist/puppeteer Panacea Theriac aka “Miss Pussycat.” In 1999, Quintron helped to foster a DIY analog synth revival with a patented instrument called the DRUM BUDDY, a light-activated analog drum machine which creates murky, low-fidelity, rhythmic patterns. Quintron’s current focus is on a weather-controlled analog drone synthesizer called Weather Warlock and a website devoted to streaming its music called Weather For The Blind (weatherfortheblind.org). Weather Warlock has also spawned a live band consisting of various musicians improvising during sunrise or sunset to the sounds of this instrument doing its thing. Recent collaborators have included Steve Shelly, Sean Ono Lennon, Gary Wrong, Miss Pussycat, Aaron Hill (of Eyehategod), Nels Cline, Rat Bastard, DJ Lespam and several members of the Sun Ra Arkestra. Quintron continues to live and work in New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as touring, teaching and lecturing in this world and beyond.

Produced by The Kentucky Center and Production Simple

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The Kentucky Center presents

Christmas with the Kory Caudill Quintet featuring Chester Thompson Saturday, December 15, 2018 • 8 p.m. • The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater

on’t let the “aw-shucks” demeanor of world-class pianist Kory Caudill fool you. The jeans, boots, plaid shirt and University of Kentucky ball cap can be misleading, but his musical prowess is as polished as it is natural. When Kory was just a few years old, his parents were stunned to see him walk to the piano and play the melody to John Williams’ “Theme from Superman” immediately after it aired on television. They knew their child had a gift, and they worked to provide him with every resource available to develop his musical abilities. At the age of four, Caudill began his involvement with the Kentucky Opry at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. As the Kentucky Opry’s popularity grew, Kory had not only become a key member of the organization,

but he was the group’s most popular performer. Concertgoers were constantly amazed by his performances, which have been called “touching” and “inspiring” by thousands of patrons. During high school, Caudill was one of eight pianists selected statewide to attend The Kentucky Center Governor’s School For the Arts (2003, Instrumental Music), where he received the school’s top honor. While completing his degree at Belmont University, Kory became the first piano major in the school’s history to perform as one of four

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artists in the school’s prestigious Commercial Showcase, which touts past performers such as Brad Paisley and Trisha Yearwood. During Caudill’s final semester, he was requested by the school’s president to be the featured performer at the highly acclaimed “President’s Concert.” Fast forward to 2018, and Kory Caudill has traveled the world and become one of America’s mostsought-after pianists. His fluency in nearly every genre, as well as his highly acclaimed virtuosity, has given him success in multiple facets of the music industry. Whether it be recording and producing projects for artists, touring with country superstar Justin Moore, or selling out concerts of his own, it has become clear that the Caudill is a force to be reckoned with in today’s music industry. Kory constantly created his own brand of music and is now on the verge of a career that looks to bring that music to a worldwide stage. His style is as unique as his abilities, and his knack for connecting with audiences that span every demographic is a sight to behold. His innovative blend of country, rock, jazz, bluegrass and classical music caught the attention of Naxos of America, the No. 1 independent classical music distributor in the U.S. and Canada. The innovative and forward-thinking organization was highly impressed by Kory, which led them to sign him as the flagship artist to their new imprint, Suite 28 records. Since the release of 14

his debut album, Tree of Life, the young artist has celebrated groundbreaking achievements as an instrumentalist. Having now released three albums, Kory has enjoyed topping the iTunes chart in multiple genres, directing and starring in hit music videos, and selling out concerts of his own. Staying true to his ambitious nature, the young artist is set to release three albums across multiple genres in the coming year. He is currently putting the finishing touches on Christmas With Kory Caudill & Friends (Vol. 2), a Jazzy offering of holiday favorites featuring renowned drummer Chester Thompson set for release this fall. The album was recorded live to tape—yes, two-inch tape like the old days—with four microphones and limited overdubs. Whether in front of thousands of people under shining lights or in the intimate setting of a local church, Kory’s kind, humble spirit is always present to compliment his amazing talent. When you experience the music of Kory Caudill, you will be touched. https://korycaudill.com https://www.facebook.com/ Korycaudillpiano/ https://twitter.com/korycaudill https://www.instagram.com/korycaudill/

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The Kentucky Center presents

Sunday, December 16, 2018 • 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. • The Brown Theatre Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage Executive Tour Producers

S2BN ENTERTAINMENT & Right Angle Entertainment Premiere Producers LLC

Stage Adaptation by

Arrangements by

Robert Penola

Orchestrations by

Timothy Splain

William C. White

Music/Lyrics by

Johnny Marks “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” animated television special adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks. with

Ryan ADdison Shelby Talley Jason Michael Hammond Derek Leo Miller Audrey Curd Ben Burch Paul Zelhart Jamie Mills Candice Rochelle Berge Drew Boudreau Kenneth Mosley and

Chloe Adams Danielle Airey Laura Aronoff Scott Arnold Joshua Di Paola Evin Johnson Derek Lewis Jacob Narcy Joy Newbegin Lighting Design by

Puppets by

Projection Design by

Enrico Studios Christian Anderson

Infante Media

Jean-Yves Tessier Flying Effects by

Sound Design by

Wig Design by

Julie Ferrin

Anthony Gagliardi

ZFX Inc.

Production Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager

Makeup Design

Molly Casey Atkins

Anna Katherine Moore

Tour Marketing and Press

Exclusive Tour Direction

Yarni Yavitz Marketing Tellem Grody Public Relations

Katie McCoy

Music Supervisor

Casting Director

Tracey McFarland David Lamoureux Lindsay Brooks INHouse Booking

Assistant Choreographer

Estevan Valdes

General Manager

McCoy Rigby Entertainment Directed and Choreographed by

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CAST

(in order of appearance)

Sam the Snowman........................................................................................Ryan Addison Mrs. Claus................................................................................... Candice Rochelle Berge Santa Claus............................................................................... Jason michael hammond Donner...........................................................................................................Paul Zelhart Mrs. Donner.......................................................................................................Jamie Mills Rudolph........................................................................................................ Shelby Talley Boss Elf..................................................................................................... Drew Boudreau Hermey....................................................................................................Derek Leo Miller Elves................................................................................. Chloe Adams, Laura Aronoff, Joshua Di Paola, Derek Lewis, Jacob Narcy, Joy Newbegin Fireball.....................................................................................................Kenneth Mosley Coach Comet...................................................................................................... BEN BURCH Yearlings...................................................................................Derek Lewis, Jacob Narcy, Joy Newbegin, Joshua Di Paola, Laura Aronoff Clarice............................................................................................................. Audrey Curd Yukon Cornelius................................................................................................. BEN BURCH Puppeteers....................................................................... Chloe Adams, Laura Aronoff, Derek Lewis, Jamie Mills, Jacob Narcy, Joy Newbegin, Drew Boudreau, Kenneth Mosely, Joshua Di Paola, Evin Johnson Bumble…..................................................................................................... Evin Johnson King Moonracer.............................................................................................Paul Zelhart UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance. for Rudolph—Joy Newbegin, Laura Aranoff for Santa—Ben Burch for Hermey—Scott Arnold for Clarice—Joy Newbegin for Yukon/Coach—Paul Zelhart for Donner—Scott Arnold for Mrs. Donner/Dolly—Joy Newbegin for Mrs. Claus—Jamie Mills for Boss Elf—Kenneth Mosley for Fireball—Scott Arnold for Male Elves (including Charlie and Cowboy)—Scott Arnold for Female Elves—Danielle Airey ONSTAGE SWING Scott Arnold SWINGS Danielle Airey, Scott Arnold Dance Captain Danielle Airey The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. 16

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MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I

Overture.................................................................................................................Orchestra “A Holly Jolly Christmas”................................................................................... Sam, Chorus “Jingle, Jingle, Jingle”..................................................................... Santa Claus and Donner “We Are Santa’s Elves” (Instrumental)/ “When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter”..................................................................... Elves “We’re a Couple of Misfits” (Intro)............................................................................Hermey “Jingle, Jingle, Jingle” (Reprise)....................................................................Young Reindeer “There’s Always Tomorrow”.......................................................................... Clarice, Chorus “We’re a Couple of Misfits” (Continued)..................................................................Rudolph “We Are Santa’s Elves”....................................................................................... Santa’s Elves “We’re a Couple of Misfits”................................................................ Hermey and Rudolph “Fame and Fortune”..............................................Yukon Cornelius, Hermey and Rudolph

ACT II

Entr’acte.................................................................................................................Orchestra “Silver and Gold”.............................................................................................................Sam “The Most Wonderful Day of the Year (The Island of Misfit Toys)”.............. The Misfit Toys “There’s Always Tomorrow” (Reprise)......................................................................Rudolph “The Snowstorm”......................................................................................Orchestra, Chorus “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”............................................................... Santa’s Elves “We Are Santa’s Elves” (Reprise)........................................................................ Santa’s Elves “A Holly Jolly Christmas” (Audience Participation).........................................................Sam “A Merry, Merry Christmas”...................................................................Rudolph and Misfits “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”................................................................................. All *Orchestra tracks produced and recorded by David Lamoureaux and Los Angeles Musicians Collective

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Ryan ADdison

Shelby Talley

Jason Michael Hammond

Derek Leo Miller

Audrey Curd

Ben Burch

Paul Zelhart

Candice Rochelle Berge

Jamie Mills

Drew Boudreau

Kenneth Mosley

Jacob Narcy

Laura Aronoff

Joshua Di Paola

Chloe Adams

Derek Lewis

Joy Newbegin

Scott Arnold

Danielle Airey

Evin Johnson

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Who’s Who in the Cast RYAN ADDISON (Sam The Snowman) is ecstatic to be returning for his fifth year as the lovable story-telling snowman! Favorite credits: Judas Iscariot (Jesus Christ Superstar), Nicely Nicely Johnson (Guys and Dolls), Valjean (Les Misérables), Papp Finn (Big River), Preacher (Bonnie and Clyde). Big thanks to Lindsay, Dana, McCoy Rigby Entertainment, Allison and Justin and the entire cast, crew and production team of Rudolph! “Love you Mom, Pops, Big Bro, Sis, Maverick and Twyla! Merry Christmas, everyone!” SHELBY TALLEY (Rudolph) could not be more thrilled to be taking on the role of Rudolph in the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer tour! She is a native Californian and a recent 2018 graduate of the UCLA TFT program. Just coming off her first professional production as the Hannah/ Sophie understudy in Mutt House, she is elated to be taking on her first regional tour! Many thanks to Monroe Management, Kazarian/Measures/Ruskin & Associates and her wonderful family and friends for all their love and support. She feels incredibly blessed to be performing during the most magical time of the year! JASON MICHAEL HAMMOND (Santa Claus). Originating this role in 2014, Jason is ever so pleased to make his fourth trip around the nation playing St. Nick! Jason loves photography, Star Wars and Dr. Pepper. He is a former Jungle Cruise Skipper at Disneyland and a winner of numerous prestigious awards, among them “Most Likely to Be an Actor” in high school, and a $500 cash prize at a karaoke contest hosted by Danny Bonaduce. Favorite credits: Grimsby (The Little Mermaid), Nicky (Avenue Q), Jack (Into the Woods), Barbershop lead vocal (The Music Man), Willum (The Nerd), The Fool (Accidental Death of an Anarchist). “Big thanks to Lindsay, Candice, Ryan, Carla, the amazing cast and crew, my beloved Mom and Dad and God for every good and

perfect thing.” Visit JasonMHammond. weebly.com for more nonsense. “Merry Christmas!” DEREK LEO MILLER (Hermey) is ecstatic to be returning to the North Pole as everyone’s favorite dentist elf! Derek has appeared on countless stages across the country, including Off-Broadway where he originated the role of Busboy in the new musical Hesitation Waltz. Other notable touring/ regional credits: Malcolm (The Full Monty), Emmett Forrest (Legally Blonde), Chad (All Shook Up), Rolf (The Sound of Music), Male Swing (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer). Derek is a proud alumni of the University of California Irvine where he earned his B.F.A. in music theater. Derek would also like to thank his family and the team at Across the Board Talent Agency! @DerekLeoM. AUDREY CURD (Clarice) is thrilled to be touring again with Rudolph. She has been seen on Disney Cruise Line as a vocalist and various stages around California. As a member of Good People Theatre Company in L.A., and alumni of CSU Fullerton’s B.F.A. program, favorite credits include Carrie (Carousel, CSUF) and Adele (A Man of No Importance, GPTC). She also teaches voice and sings with the Metropolitan Master Chorale. IG: @audreycurd. BEN BURCH (Yukon Cornelius/Coach Comet) is excited to be back for his fourth year as Yukon! You can find him in the live-RPG Dragons and Things most Fridays and in the short films #Amish, Player Two Press Start and as Squire Quigley in Walking in Circles. Regional theater credits include The Trouble with Words, Pokémusical and Things to Ruin. Ben also coaches high school football and is a Young Life leader. Much love to his beautiful wife Jamie, family and God. Find him on all social media @lookitsbenburch. PAUL ZELHART (Donner/King Moonracer) is overjoyed to be returning for his second

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year as Donner! Previous credits include Brad Majors (The Rocky Horror Show), Vice Principal Panch (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Orin/Ensemble (Little Shop of Horrors), Grantaire (Les Misérables) and Ensemble (The Hunchback of Notre Dame). AMDA graduate, Spring 2016. Much love to Elissa, David, Jake, Casey, Mike and Sarah for their unending support. “Enjoy the show!” JAMIE MILLS (Mrs. Donner/Dolly) is excited to share her third Holly Jolly Christmas with Rudolph! National tour: Ensemble in Anything Goes (u/s Reno, Angels). Regional: Annie in Annie Get Your Gun (Candlelight Pavilion); Babette in Beauty and the Beast (Alaska PAC); Chicago (Harris CPA); Aquata in The Little Mermaid (Cabrillo Music Theatre); Mrs. Darling in Peter Pan, Jessie in The Pokémusical, The Trouble with Words (Coeurage Theatre). Love and thanks to Todd with ATB, Momma, Daddy and Benka. CANDICE ROCHELLE BERGE (Mrs. Claus) is thrilled to be returning to the cast of Rudolph! 2008 graduate, Circle in the Square Theater Conservatory-NYC. Past credits include N.Y.: The Bear/The Proposal (Natalia/ Elena), Five Women Wearing the Same Dress (Trisha). Regional: The Full Monty (Dolores), Home for Christmas (Florence), Evita (Aristocrat), Into the Woods (Witch), Joseph (Narrator), Ragtime (Mother), The Taming of the Shrew (Kate), Piano Party 1&2 (Candi). Huge thanks to the entire creative team for this amazing opportunity. Love and thanks to Mom, family and friends. Merry Christmas to all! DREW BOUDREAU (Boss Elf) is thrilled to be back in the North Pole. Recent credits: OffBroadway: Game of Thrones: The Musical. National tours: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Regional: LeFou in Beauty and the Beast (Sierra Rep), Ali Hakim in Oklahoma! and Sheriff Earl in All Shook Up (3-D Theatricals). Disney Cruise Line guest entertainer with comedy group Improv 20

Shmimprov. Host of live events nationwide. Alumnus of SUNY Stony Brook. For Mrs Herde. IG: @drewboudreau. KENNETH MOSLEY (Fireball/Ensemble) is excited to spend the holidays in Christmastown! Fave credits: Motown: The Musical (national tour/Berry Gordy). Regional theater credits: Hairspray (Seaweed), Sister Act (TJ), The Little Mermaid (Sebastian u/s), Memphis (Gator) and Parade (Riley). Television: “Grace & Frankie,” “Ten Days in the Valley,” “Black-ish,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Pitch,” “Game Shakers,” “Crazy Love” and LIVE “AfterParty” co-host (JUCE-TV). Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Southern Methodist Univ. KennethMosley.com. @KenMos. JACOB NARCY (Charlie in the Box/Ensemble) loves that he gets to spend Christmas with the loveable Charlie-in-the-Box every year. A San Diego local, he’s grateful to get to tour the country for a third year in this enchanting show, this year joined by his partner in life, Scott! Regional credits: Chicago, Newsies, Mamma Mia!, Sunset Blvd and Peter Pan (Moonlight Amphitheater); Annie Get Your Gun (Candlelight Pavilion); Oklahoma! (Opera SLO); Billy Elliot, Damn Yankees, West Side Story (San Diego Musical Theater); and Meet Me in St. Louis, Cabaret and Hello, Dolly! (Welk Resort). Follow his adventures on Instagram @jacob_narcy. “Merry Christmas!” LAURA ARONOFF (Elephant/Ensemble). Atlanta native Laura Aronoff began training competitively across the country before receiving her Bachelor of Arts Degree in communication at Tulane University in New Orleans, where she became a featured dancer in the Magnolia Dance Company. After moving her career to L.A., Laura has been a featured performer in Hollywoodbased show Broadway to the Rescue. She’s performed at live premieres for Cartoon Network and FX, as well as Industrials for Southwest Airlines and The International

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Interior Design Awards, and videos for Disney’s Minnie Style, Aerie Clothing Line, Steady Holiday and Carmit Bachar. JOSHUA Di PAOLA (Ensemble) is thrilled to join the cast of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Credits include Universal Studios Hollywood, Disney Live! Three Classic Fairytales (international tour), Norwegian Cruise Line (international tour), A Chorus Line (regional). I want to thank my family and friends for all the love and support. JOY NEWBEGIN (Ensemble) is delighted to return to the Rudolph tour. Favorite credits include Mamma Mia!, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, The Addams Family, Big Fish (Moonlight); 42nd Street (3DT); Hairspray, Singin’ in the Rain, West Side Story, Cats, White Christmas (SDMT); How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Old Globe). “Thanks for supporting live theater!” DEREK LEWIS (Ensemble) received his B.F.A. in dance theater from AMDA Los Angeles. He has gone on and done shows such as Kiss Me, Kate (Gregory); The Music Man; Cats (Pouncival); Mary Poppins; Oklahoma!; Peter Pan (Curly); and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Also being a featured dancer in his first film Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting with the great Sally Struthers. He thanks his agents at Across the Board Talent Agency and his loving family. CHLOE ADAMS (Ensemble). From Seattle, Wash., Chloe Adams began dancing at just the age of 3. She continued to dance competitively, receiving an internship with Celebrity Dance Competition and later assisted on their convention. Moving to L.A. her senior year of high school after graduating, she was accepted into the yearlong pre-professional scholarship program at the Edge Performing Art Center under the direction of Randall Allaire and Bill Prudich. She has been a featured dancer on a VR YouTube special of La La Land and has traveled to places like New Zealand to assist

and currently assists numerous professional instructors in L.A. She has worked with Warner Brothers as an actor as part of their Horror Made Here event. Chloe is currently studying for her bachelor’s degree in health science and is very excited to be a part of this cast. SCOTT ARNOLD (Onstage Swing) is thrilled be celebrating the Christmas season with the misfits of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Training: M.A. in acting from The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (U.K.); B.F.A. in acting from Azusa Pacific University. Regional: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Davey in Newsies, Sunset Boulevard, The Little Mermaid and Titanic (Moonlight Ampitheatre); Buyer & Cellar (Vista Broadway Theatre); Keno in The Full Monty, Billy Elliot, 9 to 5 (SDMT); Alan Seymour in Picnic (OTC); Oklahoma! (Candlelight Pavilion); Jesus Christ Superstar, Meet Me in St. Louis and Cornelius in Hello, Dolly! (Welk Theatre). “Many thanks to my loving family, supportive friends who are like family and to my incredible Jacob who I’m blessed to share the stage with tonight. Enjoy the show!” DANIELLE AIREY (Swing/Dance Captain) is so excited to be retuning to the magical cast of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Favorite regional credits include Chicago (Moonlight), In the Heights (Moonlight), The Little Mermaid (Moonlight), Shock-Headed Peter (Cygnet), Carousel (Musical Theatre West), 9 to 5 (SDMT), The Producers (SDMT), Peter Pan (Moonlight), 42nd Street (SDMT), West Side Story (SDMT), Cats (SDMT) and Madagascar: Operation Vacation (Seaworld). Other favorite credits include Hector is Magic! (Disney Cruise Line), Saturday Night Fever (Royal Caribbean Productions) and In the Air (Royal Caribbean Productions). “Happy Holidays!” EVIN JOHNSON (Bumble) is a California native, but did most of his schooling and training in Houston, Texas. Evin grew up in Rosenberg, Texas and graduated from

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Lamar Cons High School in 2013. After graduating high school, Evin picked up and moved to Hollywood,Calif. where he received a B.F.A. in musical theater from AMDA. Since graduating, Evin has performed all over the country. His favorite credits include The Hunchback of Notredame, Les Mis, Memphis The Musical and Peter Pan. “Much love to my mom, dad and supporters for always believing in me.” BOB PENOLA (Script Adaptation) is an award-winning playwright and creative writer/director based in N.Y.C. Bob has created shows that can be seen around the world on luxury cruise ships, at theme parks and at corporate events. For him, it’s a dream come true to be creatively involved in bringing this classic to life on stage. Jonathan Flom (Producing Partner) has overseen the translation of the 1964 “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special into the stage show Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. He has worked directly with all of the theater companies and contributors who have brought their passions and great talents to the development of this touring production. Danielle Flom (Associate Producing Partner) has been responsible for ensuring that all of the visual elements in the production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical faithfully capture the unique charm and the overall look and feel of the iconic 1964 television special, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” DANA SOLIMANDO (Director/Choreographer) and her children enjoyed growing up with this iconic American classic, and she is thrilled to bring it on stage for the fourth year to audiences nationwide! Her most recent project was choreographing Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Other credits include the critically acclaimed production of American Idiot at La Mirada Theatre for 22

the Performing Arts (2016 Ovation nomination, Best Choreography), Rent, The Addam’s Family (starring Rachael York and Bronson Pinchot), Billy Elliot (2015 L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award nomination), Ragtime (2015 Ovation Award nom.), Parade (2013 Ovation Award nom.), Damn Yankees (2014 Ovation Award nom.), Hairspray, All Shook Up, Swing! (2004 and 2006 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, Best Choreography). Miss Saigon at the Macau International Arts Festival/McCoy Rigby Entertainment (2012 Ovation nomination, Best Choreography), Jesus Christ Superstar national tour (NAACP Theatre Award nomination). Other Favorites: La Cage aux Folles, Hair and The Wizard of Oz (Sacramento Music Circus), Little Miss Scrooge (world premiere), Spring Awakening, Little Shop of Horrors, Oliver!, Buddy. Dana is also the co-writer/director/choreographer for Maestro and Route 66 on Crystal Cruise Lines. In her performing days she appeared on Broadway in Peter Pan (Tiger Lily, also filmed for A&E), Cats (Rumpleteazer) and Swing! (The West Coast and Country Girl featured dancer). She has also performed in seven national tours, at Radio City Music Hall, and has been featured on MTV, VH-1 and the “Today” show. “Many thanks to Jonathan Flomm and everyone at Character Arts for their trust and support, Justin and Alison at Right Angle for the incredible opportunity, and to my husband Buck for laying the groundwork and standing by my side. This one is for Hailey and Jude Mason!” DAVID LAMOUREUX (Music Director). Los Angeles regional premieres: Sunset Boulevard, Avenue Q, The Wedding Singer. Other credits: Parade, A Chorus Line, Chess, High Fidelity, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, Assassins, Rent, Cats, Godspell, The Will Rogers Follies. Recording/touring: Yoshiki (X-Japan), Gwen Stefani, Augustana, Dave Eggar (Grammy nomination), Katie Costello, Lucy Schwartz, Vanessa Carlton, The Damnwells. Co-Producer, Musical Theatre West’s Reiner Reading Series. Co-Director, Los Angeles

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Dana Solimando for her continued support and guidance. “Happy Holidays!”

ESTEVAN VALDES (Assistant Choreographer). Regional assistant choreographer credits: Billy Elliot (McCoy Rigby Entertainment); Ragtime, The Addams Family, Parade (3D-Theatricals); Pazzazz! The Musical (Brookledge Corporation); Cinderella (Cabrillo Music Theater). Regional performances credits: Spamalot (The Hollywood Bowl and Los Angeles Philharmonic); Oklahoma!, Damn Yankees (3-D Theatricals); Miss Saigon (China premiere, McCoy Rigby Entertainment); South Street (Pasadena Playhouse); 1940’s Radio Hour (CLOSBC); Happy Days, White Christmas, Guys and Dolls, Cats, The King And I, Beauty and the Beast (Cabrillo Music Theater). Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association! Representation: Connor, Ankrum & Associates. Special thanks to

LINDSAY BROOKS (Casting Director): OffBroadway: The Office! A Musical Parody, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (Madison Square Garden). National tours: Friends! The Musical Parody, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Greater Tuna (with Jaston Williams), Musical Thrones: A Parody of Ice and Fire. Regional: Letters from a Nut, The Imagination Machine. Film: Pink Opaque. Outside of casting, Ms. Brooks works in social media management and special events for various companies in Southern California, including McCoy Rigby Entertainment. She also has performed as an improv comedian all over the world with Disney Cruise Line and Summit Comedy and co-hosts a web show entitled Drew & Lindsay Get Famous Friends’ Phone Numbers. Many

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thanks and major love to Right Angle Entertainment. For Avery. IG/Twitter: @lindsaykbrooks. MOLLY CASEY ATKINS (Production Stage Manager) has been involved in theater since birth with a writer/director father and producer mother. She has stage managed for Nintendo and Disney Channel, the USC Shoah foundation galas, multiple pre-Oscar events and William Morris Endeavor/IMG concerts. She has also worked on projects and events featuring performers such as John Williams, Imagine Dragons, Kristen Chenowith and many more. Molly is thrilled to be back with the McCoy Rigby family as their Production Stage Manager and would like to thank her family, friends and dog for their continuous support. Anna Katherine Moore (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to return to Christmastown! Tour: Markiplier’s You’re Welcome Tour, PostSecret: the Show, One Man Breaking Bad. Selected New York credits include Three Days to See (Transport Group), Darling (29 Hour Reading), Poptart!, Sea Legs: A Nautical New Musical and Becket. Selected regional credits include Man of La Mancha (Serenbe Playhouse); Les Mis, Big River (CPCC); Sordid Lives, The Miss Firecracker Contest, Avenue Q and In the Heat of the Night (Theatre Charlotte). “Thanks and love to my amazing and supportive friends and family!” JEAN-YVES TESSIER (Lighting Designer). Selected credits include Maestro (Crystal Cruises); Ragtime, Parade, Avenue Q, Altar Boyz (3D Theatricals); Boeing Boeing, Ring of Fire, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Cats (McCoy Rigby Entertainment); Young Frankenstein, Sweeney Todd, Fiddler on the Roof, Hairspray, Dreamgirls (Moonlight Amphitheatre); Menopause The Musical (ToC and GFour Productions); Once Upon a Mattress, White Christmas, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Singin’ in the Rain (Cabrillo Music Theatre); Sunset Boulevard, Summer of Love, Meet Me in St. 24

Louis, 42nd Street, Little Shop of Horrors, The Wizard of Oz, All Shook Up, The Pajama Game, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Musical Theatre West). JULIE FERRIN (Sound Designer) is honored to be part of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical with this amazing cast, crew and production team! She grew up loving and watching the show every year with her family—it is tradition! Julie recently designed The Addams Family and Tarzan with 3D Theatricals, American Idiot with DOMA Theatre Company and the world premiere of The Money Fi$h starring John Cox. Ms. Ferrin is President of Sound Advice LLC, a California-based sound design, engineering and rental company. Please visit soundadvicedesigns.com for more information and follow us on Facebook at Sound Advice LLC. Thank you for supporting the arts, and enjoy the show! INFANTe mEdia(Projection Designer) has designed for broadcast television, professional theater, the Walt Disney Company and countless live events and concert tours. Jonathan has adapted his passion and knowledge of digital media and merged it with his love and years of experience in live theater to create INFANTEmedia, a full-service production company geared to the performing arts. Jonathan is also a producer and director with Southgate Productions in Orange County. Most recent design credits: Disney’s When You Wish (Disney Theatricals), “General Hospital” (ABC-TV), Big Fish (Musical Theatre West), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Tuacahn Center for the Performing Arts), Disney Jr. Live On Stage (The Disneyland Resort), Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer The Musical national tour (McCoy Rigby Entertainment), Into the Woods (Southgate Productions), Shrek The Musical (Moonlight). ANTHONY GAGLIARDI (Wig Designer) has been in the wig industry since 1968, working

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mostly with chemotherapy patients, those with alopecia and clients with thinning hair. However, he loves designing hairstyles for the theater. It brings out his creativity and provides a fresh challenge for each show. Most recent productions: Sunset Boulevard, Young Frankenstein and Beauty and the Beast. He is thrilled to be working with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical this holiday season. TERRY HANRAHAN (Prop Designer). As a little girl, Terry had no use for dolls; she only wanted to play with the dollhouse, decorating and redecorating it and making tiny faux everything…food, toys, Christmas trees, floral arrangements and even pets. And this is how a Prop Designer is made. Terry would like to thank the Rudolph producers for bringing this traditional joy to the stage, and all the folks at McCoy Rigby Entertainment, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 3-D Theatricals, Reprise!, The Theatre at Boston Court, ICT and the Hollywood Bowl for letting her continue to have such a good time playing with all the fun stuff. Katie McCoy (Makeup Designer) is thrilled to join the team for Rudolph! Recent designs for La Mirada Theatre/McCoy Rigby include the world premiere of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice a Musical, Rent, First Date, Mary Poppins, Carrie The Musical, Billy Elliot, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, The 39 Steps, Life Could Be a Dream, American Idiot and, most recently, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. She has served as head of wigs on national tours of The Little Mermaid, Elf The Musical, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical and Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan. Katie’s credits as a stylist include Hairspray, The Buddy Holly Story, Steel Magnolias, Little Shop of Horrors and many shows at The Sacramento Music Circus. Katie has also served as a styling consultant for recitals at McCoy Rigby Conservatory of the Arts and for NBC Sports. Currently residing in Southern California, Katie’s greatest joy comes in knowing that

she has made an impact on the quality of the show through the work she does behind the scenes. S2BN ENTERTAINMENT (Producer) is a diversified live entertainment company that specializes in the production and promotion of live arena spectacles, global concert tours, theatrical performances and touring exhibitions. Created by legendary live events producer Michael Cohl, the company’s recent productions include Bat Out of Hell: The Musical, The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains, An Evening with Oprah, Barbra Streisand, David Gilmour, Phil Collins, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, The Marvel Experience, Rock of Ages, An Evening with Al Pacino, A Night with Janis Joplin and many more. Credited with developing the concept of package touring in 1989, Cohl has over 40 years of high-level expertise in the entertainment industry with clients such as The Rolling Stones, U2 and Pink Floyd. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, when he received a Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award at the 2002 Juno Awards. Cohl is also a recipient of the 2004 Billboard Legend of Live Award, and was inducted in Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2005. He and his shows have won over 35 entertainment industry awards, including a Tony, five Olivier Awards and multiple Emmys. Alison Spiriti (Executive Tour Producer/ Right Angle Entertainment) is thrilled to be a part of this remarkably talented and passionate producing and creative team. Alison has had a broad career in touring, management, programming and presenting live theatrical and branded entertainment around the country. She has worked on such titles as Markiplier’s You’re Welcome Tour, Greater Tuna, America’s Got Talent LIVE!, For the Record’s Tarantino in Concert, Green Day’s American Idiot, A Chorus Line, The Phantom of the Opera, DreamWorks’ Madagascar LIVE!, among many others. She has served on the board of directors of the

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Association of Performing Arts Presenters. A very special thanks to Dave, Ella, Mom and Dad for all of their support. Justin Sudds (Executive Tour Producer/ Right Angle Entertainment) is honored to work with such an incredibly talented cast, crew and management team. Justin has had a successful career in theatrical touring, management, programming and producing branded entertainment for the stage. He has produced touring for America’s Got Talent LIVE, The Price is Right LIVE, PostSecret: The Show, One-Man Star Wars Trilogy and Sing-aLong Sound of Music among many others. He lives in Vancouver, Canada with his wife and young son. Special thanks to Eran, Henry, Mom and Julie for their confidence and support. CARLA MARIE RUGG (Associate Producer, Right Angle Entertainment) has spent the last 15 years working in theater, film and television as a designer, scenic and prop fabricator, company manager and producer. Prior to making the jump into entertainment, she spent several years in event production, and has put her skills to work for such organizations as The U.S. Olympic Festival, Senovva, Comedy Central, Kish Productions, McCoy Rigby Entertainment and Loyola Marymount University, and held a position on the production board for a Los Angeles based dance theater company. An unexpected opportunity to go on a national tour as a company manager in 2011 changed the course of her life and solidified her need to work in theatrical touring. She joined Right Angle Entertainment in February 2017 and has had the extraordinary fortune to tour shows all over the world. Once told by a college professor that “the purpose of theater is to change the room,” Carla believes that when you “change the room” you have the potential to change a life, and there is no better reason to do what we do than that.

InHouse Booking (Tour Direction)is a boutique theatrical booking agency dedicated to bringing the best of live touring entertainment to theaters across North America. Led by Tracey McFarland, a 20 year veteran of the industry, InHouse Booking is pleased to represent the national tours of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, Ruben & Clay’s Christmas Show, An American in Paris, Dan and Phil’s Interactive Introverts, The Hip Hop Nutcracker featuring Kurtis Blow and Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake to name a few. inhousebooking.com. McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT (Tom McCoy & Cathy Rigby McCoy, General Management). Currently celebrating 22 seasons at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, McCoy Rigby Entertainment (MRE) is one of the world’s premier theatrical production companies. Headed by Executive Producers Tom McCoy and Cathy Rigby, MRE has produced more than ninety Broadway-caliber musicals, plays and concerts featuring some of the biggest stars working in the industry today. In addition, MRE has launched several Tony Awardnominated Broadway, international and national touring productions including Peter Pan, Seussical the Musical and Annie Get Your Gun, all starring Cathy Rigby; Frank Wildhorn’s Jekyll and Hyde starring “American Idol” star and Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis along with Grammy Award nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox; Jesus Christ Superstar starring Carl Anderson and Sebastian Bach; Camelot starring Michael York and Lou Diamond Phillips; and Happy Days the Musical written by Gary Marshall and Paul Williams. Since 1990, Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby has made four stops on Broadway, four Tony Award nominations including Best Revival of a Musical and Best Actress in a Musical. The A&E TV network premiere of “Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby” received one Emmy Award and four Emmy Award nominations. MRE’s other credits include numerous awardwinning documentaries and stadium events.

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Todd Gershwin (Producer/Premiere Producers LLC) specializes in producing live events and theatrical tours, with a specialty in family entertainment. Gershwin has produced successful theatrical productions, concerts and tours for numerous iconic brands. Current North American touring projects include A Charlie Brown Christmas, PBS Kids Live, Rainbow Rangers, the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit musical Million Dollar Quartet and A Night with Janis Joplin. Gershwin’s projects have played at leading venues throughout North America, including Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl, Ravinia, Wolftrap, Arena Stage, the Pasadena Playhouse and numerous Broadway theaters. Daniel Chilewich (Producer/Premiere Producers LLC) is a music, theater and entertainment executive and attorney in New York and New Jersey. Daniel is a founder of Premiere Producers, a theatrical production company. His related production work includes the Broadway hit musical A Night With Janis Joplin, the upcoming Barry Manilow musical Harmony, the national tour of ‘S Wonderful—The New Gershwin Musical, Over the Rainbow—The Music of Harold Arlen, a multimedia concert celebration, the national tour of the critically acclaimed Gershwin multimedia symphonic concert, Here To Stay—The Gershwin Experience, the national tour of the Tony Award-winning show Blast. STAFF FOR Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: the Musical General Management McCoy Rigby Entertainment Tom McCoy Ana Lara David Nestor Patti Jacob Lindsay Brooks

Production Assistant...... Natalie Iscovich, Matt Kriger Puppet Instructor..........................Christian Anderson Vocal Coach................... Will Vought, Jimmy Smagula Head Carpenter.......................................... Andre Polo Head Electrician/Video...............Brandon Hawkinson Head Sound Engineer...................... Noelle Sammour Head Properties Master................ Bianca Dominguez Head Wig/Makeup, Hair........................... Gabe Nunez Wardrobe Supervisor........................Cecilia Gutierrez, Cassidy Santos Assistant Carpenter/Lead Flyer....Miles Hollingsworth Assistant Electrician/Front Light............. Melissa Skau Assistant Sound/Assistant Flyer................Justin Asher Assistant Props.............................. Danielle Rodriguez MRE Production Manager...........................Patti Jacob MRE Company Manager......................... David Nestor Music Preparation......David Lamoureaux, Tim Splain Legal Advisor............. Marc Stollman, Mark Waldman Accountant ............................................... Elissa Szeiff Merchandise............................Encore Merchandising Merchandise Supervisor............................Joey Boyles Website Designer.......................................... Goho LLC Puppets................Enrico Studios, Christian Anderson Costume Coordinator................Donna MacNaughton Co-Producer........................................ Aaron Burakoff Right Angle Entertainment.................... Jim Lanahan, John Poland, Cliff Kellas, Joseph Rosswog CREDITS Lighting equipment provided by Pacific Coast Entertainment; sound/video equipment by Sound Advice, LLC; flying equipment by ZFX Flying Illusions; set built by Pacific Coast Entertainment. Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer” and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage. Script adaptation by Robert Penola. Arrangements and orchestrations by Timothy Splain. Scenic and puppet designs by Brandon Kirkham. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” animated television special adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks, music and lyrics by Johnny Marks. All elements © and TM under license to Character Arts, LLC. The Director/Choreographer is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union.

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Mr. and Mrs. Steve Greenlaw Mr. & Mrs. Charles Grimley Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hall Mr. & Mrs. John W. Hampton Mr. Bill Harned Mr. & Mrs. William Harrison Mr. & Mrs. John Hayes Mr. Joseph Hertzman Ms. Karen Hill Ms. Mary Jane Hoben Mrs. Diane Hobscheid Mr. David Hogan Mr. Stephen Horn Hyatt Regency Louisville Ms. Marybeth Irvine Harry & Sherry Jacobson-Beyer Ms. Elizabeth James Ryan & Caroline Jordan Mr. Christopher Kaelin Ian & Denise Kalina Charlie & Teresa Kamer Charles & Robyn Kane Mr. & Mrs. Morton L. Kasdan Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey C. King Michael & Jessica Kinnick Mr. David Klaphaak Margie & Bob Kohn Mr. Eugene Lacefield & Ms. Mary Margaret Lowe Ken Lampton Ms. Judith Landis Mr. & Mrs. Sterling Lapinski Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Laurel John & Lilia Lawson Dr. Leonard Leight Mr. Joseph Lewis Ms. Anne Liechty Mr. James D. Ludwig Beth and Richard Marchetti Dr. James Ziliak & Ms. Gena Mark Martha and Jerry Martin Mr. Craig Matthews Mr. Kevin McDonald Ms. Barb McMakin Mega Cavern Ms. Linda Miles Ms. Ann Thomas Miller Steve & Pat Miller Sister Andree Monder Jack & Marilyn Monohan Mr. David Moody Mrs. Pat Moremen Dr. Gloria Murray Mr. Alan Nakamura Kevin & Emily Nolan Norton Healthcare Mr. & Mrs. Dan O’Brien Mrs. Judith Olliges Mrs. Kathleen O’Neal Mr. & Mrs. Gord Pageau Erin Palmer & Tyler Kinney

Ms. Tara Parker Mrs. Anna Pennington Ms. Lynn Pereira Ms. Judith Petty Jeri & Hans Poppe Ms. Maria Price Gordon & Patty Rademaker Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Rapp Will & Becky Richards Mr. Thaddeus Riley Ms. Nancy Roberts Mark & Kay Rountree Patrick & Helen-Grace Ryan Curtis & Ashley Rose Schneider Ms. Shelby Schulten Mr. Terry Schwartz Ms. Susan G. Zepeda & Dr. Fred P. Seifer Dr. & Mrs. Saleem Seyal Ellen & Max Shapira Mr. Richard W. Sharpe Ms. Valerie Shelton Brett & Andrea Shepherd Trip & Tina Sizemore Mr. & Mrs. Edward Skarbek Drs. Kyle & Laura Slone Mr. Darrell Smith Mr. and Mrs. Kenney M. Snell Mr. Robert Steinmetz & Mrs. Barbara Elliott Mr. Jim Strickland Dr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Sturgeon Mr. Terry D. Sutton Barbara & Richard Sweet Bob Taylor & Linda Shapiro Dr. Don Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Brian Stevenson Mr. John Tederstrom & Mr. Mark Cannon Ms. Brenda Thompson Mrs. Karen Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Steve Thompson Fernando & Rebecca Trevino Ms. Karen Troutman Mr. Charles Ullrich Ms. Kellie Vogt Mr. Jim Wagner Tom Waller Signature Homes Ann Waterman & Niles Welch Ms. Jennifer Love Webb Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Weisberg Dr. Mureena Turnquest & Dr. Kevin Wells Mr. & Mrs. Stephen F. Wheeler Dr. Floyd T. Wilkerson Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wood Ms. Grace Wooding Ms. Ann C. Wright & Mr. Richard W. Gasteiner, Jr. Dr. John C. Wright & Mrs. Kay Roberts Dr. Kenneth and Shelly Zegart As of December 1, 2018

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The Kentucky Center Board of Directors Bruce Ferguson, Chair Marilyn Schorin, Vice-Chair • Mary R. Nixon, Secretary • Daniel Woodside, Treasurer Lourdes Baez Laura Melillo Barnum Ceci Conway Boden Al Cornish Scott Flynn

Marion C. Forcht Sandra Frazier Juliet Cooper Gray Donna Hall Kristen Webb Hill

Bruce Merrick Libby Parkinson Christopher M. Todoroff Tierra Kavanaugh Wayne Lawson Whiting

Directors Emeriti Madeline Abramson Owsley Brown II (1942–2011)

Wendell Cherry (1935–1991) Gordon B. Davidson (1926–2015) C. Edward Glasscock

Kentucky Center

for the

Robert W. Rounsavall, III Rose Lenihan Rubel (1922–2002)

Arts Foundation, Inc.

Board of Directors Phil Lynch, Chair Kim Baker, Vice-Chair • Doug Owen, Secretary • Jeff Kosse, Treasurer Phillip Allen Philip Eschels Maggie Faurest Bruce Flannery Ankur Gopal Leah Huddleston

Lillian Hunt Benton Keith Barry Meyers R. Charles Moyer Melissa Richards-Person Carolyn Tandy

Ray Wallace Ronda Watson Hollis Weishar Lisa Zangari

Kentucky Center Executive Staff Kim Baker, President and CEO Heather Weston Bell, Senior Vice President, Programming, Events & Education Terri Montgomery, Senior Vice President, Human Resources Amber A. Halloran, Chief Operating Officer Julie Roberts, Vice President, Development Mike Porto, Vice President, Marketing & Communications

The Kentucky Center Encore Society The Encore Society recognizes individuals who have demonstrated support for the long-term well-being of The Kentucky Center with an estate gift or notification of their bequest intention or other planned gift. The Kentucky Center wishes to honor and acknowledge the following for initiating the Encore Society with their extraordinary generosity. The Honorable and Mrs. Jerry E. Abramson Anonymous Ms. Jennifer L. Bobbitt Janet R. Dakan Mrs. William Habich Mrs. Ada Lee Kane 32

Mrs. Helen Lang Mr. and Mrs. Don E. Parkinson Ms. Terry H. Sales Ms. Helen Stockton Mrs. Murrel Straley Jeanne D. Vuturo

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Corporate

and

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We salute the following organizations for their support of The Kentucky Center.

B. J. Killian Foundation

The Gheens Foundation Jamie Parsley Family Foundation

Keeneland Foundation

The Norton Foundation

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The Kentucky Center Services Tickets For complete event information and to order tickets by phone, call The Kentucky Center Ticket Service at (502) 584-7777 or (800) 775-7777, or order tickets online at kentuckycenter.org. The Kentucky Center Ticket Service’s hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Drive-thru ticket service is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets purchased by phone and online are subject to service charges. On performance dates, the ticket office is open one-half hour past curtain time. Gift certificates are available in any dollar amount at the Box Office and are not redeemable for cash. Information Hotline (502) 562-0100 Parking More than 2,000 parking spaces offer direct access to The Kentucky Center from Sixth St. The elevators located in the garage will take you to the main lobby. You may also enter the Riverfront Garage from Fourth or Sixth Sts. Level C of the garage also will give you direct access to the main lobby. At the Brown Theatre, parking is available in the lot across from the theatre, and parking garage entrances are located on Third St., north of Broadway or on Fourth St., north of Broadway. Facilities Rental From a wedding reception to a convention, The Kentucky Center will “stage” your event. For more information, call (502) 566-5146. Membership Membership to The Kentucky Center offers a variety of benefits, including buying tickets before the public, priority seating, and no handling fees. For more information, contact (502) 566-5159 or visit SUPPORT on our website. For Corporate Membership benefits, contact (502) 566-5137. Volunteers The Volunteer Program offers the public a chance to be a part of the great events at The Kentucky Center. To volunteer, contact the Volunteer Hotline at (502) 566-5141. Courtesy • As a courtesy to the performers and other audience members, please turn off all audible message systems.

• The emergency phone number to leave with babysitters or message centers is (502) 562-0128. Be sure to leave your theater and seat number for easy location. • Binoculars are now for rent in the lobby for select performances. Rental is $5 per binocular. An ID must be left as a deposit. • Cameras and recording devices are not allowed in the theaters. • Latecomers will be seated at appropriate breaks in the program, as established by each performing group. Please be considerate of your fellow audience members during performances. Please remain seated after the performance until the lights are brought up. • Children should be able to sit in a seat quietly throughout the performance. • To properly enforce fire codes, everyone attending an event, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Accessibility Wheelchair accessible seating at The Kentucky Center is available on every seating and parking level, as well as ticket counters and personal conveniences at appropriate heights. FM and infrared hearing devices are available to provide hearing amplification for patrons with hearing disabilities in all spaces of The Kentucky Center and Brown Theatre, including meeting spaces. Audio Description is available for selected performances for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Caption Theater is available for selected performances as a service for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing. Program materials are available in largeprint from your usher. Please make reservations for services at the time you purchase your ticket through the Box Office to ensure the best seating location for the service requested. Call (502) 566-5111 (V), (502) 566-5140 (TTY) or email access@kentuckycenter.org for more information about the range of accessibility options we offer, or to receive this information in an alternate format.

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