Blumenthal Performing Arts presents
Producers Mike Collins, Brian Kahn and Blumenthal Performing Arts Director Mike Collins
Book, Lyrics and PowerPoint Design Brian Kahn
Music and Vocal Director Jeana Neal Borman
Choreographer Linda Booth
Production Stage Manager Dallas Landrum
Assistant Stage Manager Meghan Helms
Production Supervisor Bill Walter
Costume Design Robbie Jaeger
Prop Design Chris Miller
Technical Director Bill Dantos
Lighting Design Chris Duncan
Sound Design Morgan Calma
Production Video Design Robert Schoneman
Video Segments Production Jay Thomas
Charlotte Squawks Photos LunahZon Photography
Charlotte Squawks Logo Design Mark Zahnd
Cast of Characters (listed alphabetically to protect the innocent) Mike Collins, Kevin Harris, Robbie Jaeger, Susan Roberts Knowlson, Megan Midkiff, Alan Morgan, Patrick Ratchford, Carmen Schultz, Lucia Stetson, Bobby Tyson and LouAnn Vaughn With special appearances by 485 commuters, frequent flyers of American Airlines, all the breweries in Charlotte, Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board, Sen. Ted Cruz, every single fast food restaurant in Charlotte, N.C. State Sen. Jeff Jackson, Mr. Jenkins and Bobby, Johnny Manziel, Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Gov. Pat McCrory, the North Carolina General Assembly, President Barack Obama, Mayor Jennifer Roberts, Rocket Mortgage, Sen. Bernie Sanders and his groupies, Martin Shkreli, the SouthPark Santa Claus and his futuristic glacier, Star Wars superfans, the streetcar that crashed into those cars, the U.S. Supreme Court and, of course, Donald Trump. 9
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ACT I Charlotte Squawks....................................................Parody of “Great Big Stuff” from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Not a Toll Man....................................Parody of the Blues Brothers’ “Soul Man” Hello from 485..............................................................Parody of Adele’s “Hello” Helter Streetcar......................................Parody of the Beatles’ “Helter Skelter” My Freaking Miles..................................Parody of the Proclaimers’ “500 Miles” A Whole Brew World................... Parody of “A Whole New World” from Aladdin Cell Phone Mashup...........................A medley of parodies of songs by Silentó, Drake and Beyoncé SQUAWKS NEWS: PART I..............................................We’re NOT on Your Side No Christmas Tree............. Parody of the holiday standard “O Christmas Tree” Here They Go Again (and Postpone)........................... Parody of Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again” When You Build A New Deathstar........................................ Parody of Disney’s “When You Wish Upon a Star” Bad Day (2016)..........................................Parody of Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day” Time in Your Van...................... Parody of “Time of My Life” from Dirty Dancing
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ACT II 4 to 4..................................................................Parody of Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” I’d Eat Anywhere................... Parody of Johnny Cash’s ”I’ve Been Everywhere” Buzz Changes Everything...................... Parody of “Love Changes Everything” from Aspects of Love One Superbowl Run........................................ Parody of Green Day’s “21 Guns” SQUAWKS NEWS: PART II..............................................Unfair and Unbalanced This is so Unfair, Man............................................................... You’ll recognize it The Ladies..................................................... Parody “Two Ladies” from Cabaret Let Em Pee........................................................ Parody of the Beatles’ “Let It Be” Mister Sanders.............................Parody of the Chordettes’ “Mister Sandman” The Liar....................................... Parody of Simon and Garfunkel’s “The Boxer” Unpopular.........................................................Parody of “Popular” from Wicked Trumpbacker.................................. Parody of Wreckx-N-Effect’s “Rumpshaker” We Will Survive................................... Parody of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” Songs and order subject to change. All lyrics and dialogue by Brian Kahn except for “The Ladies,” which Mike Collins wrote but Brian pretty much totally rewrote because he’s a control freak ... so never mind. Video segments written, produced and directed in collaboration by Mike Collins, Brian Daly, Brian Kahn, Jay Thomas and John Merrick.
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CAST OF CHARACTERS
Mike Collins
Kevin Harris
Robbie Jaeger
Brian Kahn
Susan Roberts Knowlson
Megan Midkiff
Alan Morgan
Patrick Ratchford
Carmen Schultz
Bobby Tyson
Lucia Stetson
LouAnn Vaughn
MUSICIANS Conductor/Keyboard 1........................................................................Jack Murray Keyboard 2.......................................................................................... Cory Westby Drums..................................................................................................Chris Garges Woodwinds...........................................................................................Jack Murray Guitar.....................................................................................................Tim Murray Bass.................................................................................................... Dave Vergato 9C
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WHO's WHO JEANA NEAL BORMAN (Music and Vocal Direction) performs extensively in the Charlotte area. She serves as staff accompanist for Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory. Meanwhile, against all sage advice, she has been squawking for many seasons. Over the years, she has spent a lot of quality time behind the keys, touring and performing as music director/accompanist for the education division of Opera Carolina for 10 seasons and appearing with Queen City Virtuosi, Theatre Charlotte, Davidson Community Players, Lake Wylie Community Theatre, North Mecklenburg Community Chorus, Carolina Voices, Central Piedmont Community College, the Broadway Lights series and various high school theater productions. Finally, 12 Angry Hens is here, tailor-made to keep on squawking! There's never a dull moment, and Jeana salutes the great cast of this and all previous years. Also, thanks to Stormy and Celeste for great support in this and all the other creative endeavors!
MEGHAN HELMS (Assistant Stage Manager) is enjoying her fifth year with Squawks! She has worked backstage in some form or another for a few local theater companies over the past nine years. Thanks to the cast, crew and Blumenthal for this opportunity, and an even bigger thank you to Jordan and Emma for being super encouraging and sometimes cooking dinner. ROBBIE JAEGER (Costume Design and Performer) is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. This is his ninth time performing in the show, and his sixth time pulling double duty as the show’s costume designer. A prolific actor, designer, director and choreographer, Robbie has been seen on many local stages throughout the Carolina region. He holds various performance and choreography awards for his Charlotte-based work, and most recently he appeared onstage as Roley Poley in the world premiere of 101 Dalmatians: The Musical at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, and in Birds of a Feather for QCTC. His costume designs were seen this year for QCTC's Birds of a Feather, Providence Day School’s Anything Goes and for Shakespeare Carolina’s Winter’s Tale. Robbie currently serves as the artistic director for Asheville Creative Arts in western North Carolina, where he will direct and choreograph Miss Nelson Is Missing this July.
MIKE COLLINS (Executive Producer, Director and Performer) is host of Charlotte Talks on WFAE, 90.7FM, weekdays at 9 a.m. and a principal at Collins, Haynes & Lully Advertising. He has been with Charlotte Squawks since its humble beginnings and has directed the last seven editions. Prior to being involved in Squawks, and sometimes during that involvement, he has appeared in productions for Charlotte Rep, Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, Theatre Charlotte, CPCC Summer Theater and the Belmont Abbey Players. Mike has also directed other shows for numerous theaters. He has taken everything he learned from those experiences and ignored it – as you will soon see.
BRIAN KAHN (Producer, Book, Lyrics and PowerPoint Design). When he’s not writing musical parodies, Brian is a litigation partner at the law firm of McGuireWoods, LLP, specializing in complex business disputes and financial services litigation. Prior written works include the last 11 Squawks and countless legal briefs filed in courts throughout the nation. Brian is not in the show this year because he has 9-year-old triplet boys and a 5-year old (who thinks he's either 9 or Batman), and he likes to see them on occasion. Brian would like to thank his wife, Raizel, for allowing him to write this year's show and promises to stop telling the kids that they will all be bald by the time they turn 10.
KEVIN HARRIS (Performer). This marks Kevin's ninth year performing in Squawks. He has been performing in musicals, cabarets and plays for over 30 years. His choral experience dates back even further. Some of his favorite roles includes Jim in "Big River," Joe in "Showboat," and "Ain't Misbehavin'." He is a certified massage therapist for over 17 years and a Reiki Master. He thanks his wonderful wife and guide, Carmen Harris. Also KJ, Elyse, Rachael, Gabrielle, Jasmine and Annabelle for their support.
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WHO's WHO has been seen across the country in national tours, regional theater, opera, TV and off-Broadway. She has received multiple awards from Charlotte Magazine, Creative Loafing and The Metrolina Theatre Association for her acting. Charlotte audiences may also recognize Susan from performances at Actor’s Theatre, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, CPCC, Opera Carolina, Theatre Charlotte and The Charlotte Symphony. Favorite roles include Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Maria in The Sound of Music, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Marian in The Music Man, Annie in Annie Get Your Gun, and many more.
Actors Equity Association. An Alabama native, she has joyfully returned to the South and was seen as Rona in Theatre Charlotte’s production of ... Spelling Bee. NYC, Regional, & National Tour credits include: Kiss Me, Kate; Music Man; On the Town (Hildy); White Christmas (Betty Haynes); Footloose (Rusty); Sound of Music (Maria); Oklahoma (Ado Annie); Chicago (Liz); Evita (Eva Peron); Les Misérables (Fantine); Last Five Years (Cathy); Little Night Music (Anne); and HS Musical (Sharpay). She has a BFA in Theatre/MT. Megan sends kisses to her family and hubby for their unconditional support.
DALLAS LANDRUM (Stage Manager). Dallas has been corralling cats while juggling chainsaws (aka stage managing) since college, but she’s especially pleased to be managing this group of misfits. Dallas was the Resident Stage Manager for Children’s Theatre of Charlotte from 20102015, managing such productions as The Secret Garden, Tarzan, and The Reluctant Dragon. She has also managed local productions with Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Blumenthal Performing Arts, Theatre Charlotte, BareBones Theatre Group, Epic Arts Repertory Theatre, Collaborative Arts Theatre, and Charlotte Shakespeare Festival. Regionally, Dallas has worked with The Boston Conservatory, Cincinnati Public Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, PCPA Theatrefest, and Virginia Opera. Favorite productions include Hair (NSMT), Angels in America (CCM), PostSecret: The Show (BPA) and Turandot (Virginia Opera). She attended the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) and is a member of Stage Manager’s Association. She gives all her love and gratitude to the two loves of her life, Terry and Kai.
ALAN MORGAN (Performer). "Season 12 and I’m still around. How about that?! It’s wonderful to be a part of what’s become part of Charlotte’s arts identity." A native Charlottean, Morgan earned his Actors Equity card early on while involved in music and theater productions in New York City. Other credits include tenure with various dance and music troupes, leading roles in community theater productions, and miscellaneous recording studio projects. Morgan recently joined Johnson C. Smith University to lead the new Office of Auxiliary Services, a key focus of which is to build a revenue-producing event services operation. "I promise, Dr. Carter, I really am working on that." PATRICK RATCHFORD (Performer) returns to the Squawks family for Charlotte Squawks 12! "There’s definitely no shortage of material this year – both in N.C. and nationally!" He has worked throughout the region in a variety of roles and has been recognized locally by Metrolina Theatre Association, Creative Loafing and Charlotte Magazine. Area audiences may recognize him from performances at CP Summer Theatre, Actors Theatre, Charlotte Rep, Opera Carolina, Theatre Charlotte and Blowing Rock Stage Company to name a few. Performances include musical theater classics such as The Music Man (Harold Hill) and Annie Get Your Gun (Frank Butler) as well as more current works including I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Man 2), Bat Boy (Sheriff/Pan), and The Drowsy Chaperone
MEGAN MIDKIFF (Performer). Megan is excited to return to squawking again, after being uber pregnant in 2015! She dedicates this fun show to sweet, zaney, Laney! "She's amazing & I'm obsessed with her :)." Megan performed as a NYC-based professional musical theater actress for almost 10 years and was honored with the first Roger Sturtevant Award from the 9E
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WHO's WHO LUCIA STETSON (Performer). Lucia is happy to be back in the Booth Playhouse squawking for a second year. Past local credits include Les Miserables (Fantine), Scarlet Pimpernel (Marguerite St. Just), Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5: The Musical (DoraLee), Monty Python’s Spamalot (Lady of the Lake), Suessical the Musical (Mazie La Bird), Sound of Music (Maria), Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Betty Hanes). Originating from Washington State (yes, the actual state of Washington, no DC; more trees and mountains, fewer monuments and screaming politicians), Lucia attended AMDA in New York and has performed with theater companies on both coasts, and has toured the world singing with Norwegian and Orient Cruise Lines. Now Lucia is happy to be a resident of the Queen City and a return Squawker, as well as mother to Izzy and AJ, and boss/wife to husband, Jeff. "I would like to publicly thank my dentist, Dr. Tom Farley I’m hoping I get free teeth whitening out of it."
(Feldzeig). Please remember that while Patrick may appear in this show as Gov. Pat McCrory, he is most certainly NOT Gov. McCrory, so please refrain from throwing tomatoes or shouting obscenities. CARMEN SCHULTZ (Performer) is delighted (well, mostly delighted) to return to the Booth Playhouse stage for her eighth consecutive performance of Blumenthal’s Production of Charlotte Squawks! Carmen attended the School of Music at ASU and UNCC, where she performed in various productions and choirs and was a member of a female vocal jazz group. Locally, Carmen has performed with Actor’s Theatre, Theatre Charlotte, Matthews Playhouse and Opera Carolina. For seven years, Carmen was a performer for Carolina Voices on The Singing Christmas Tree and Spring Broadway Revue. Favorite roles include Jeri Neal in Dixie Swim Club, Linoleum in The Great American Trailer Park the Musical, and where else, but Squawks can she add Adele, Michael Jackson and Dionne Warwick to her repertoire?! "Love to all of these fine folks who I share this stage with! Much love to my dear family and friends who support me every day and appreciate my goofy sense of humor!" Carmen will begin the greatest production of her life in August, as she will marry her best friend and the love of her life, Christopher!!
LOUANN VAUGHN (Performer) returns for her 11th edition of Charlotte Squawks and enjoys performing in musical theater when time allows. She spends most of her time teaching group exercise at the Harris YMCA, leading worship music at Myers Park Methodist Church and tutoring middle and high school students in math. She has a degree in mathematics and French from Wake Forest University, where she was a cheerleader and member of the dance company – many years ago! LouAnn wants to thank Scott, her amazing husband of 29 years, and her three grown daughters for their support of these quirky musical endeavors. "Padgett, Rachael and Sydney, I could not be any prouder of the incredible young women you have become! Special kudos to the newest member of our clan, Carson Sullivan, our first son-in-law. Welcome to the family!" LouAnn loves the opportunity to lampoon this great city that often takes itself way too seriously. Thankfully, folks keep doing stuff that's sufficiently stupid that it gives the Squawks lyricist ample spoofing material year after year. Keep your nose clean or you may end up in the next version of Squawks. Enjoy the show!
BOBBY TYSON (Performer) Bobby is happy to call himself an "original squawker" and to be a part of this his eighth Squawks. "Wow! How far we have come." Poking fun at our fair city is a personal endeavor for Bobby in that he is an actual Charottean and remembers when the ACC B-ball tourny was the highlight of our lives. At this point, Bobby has also worked at pretty much every theater in Charlotte, most recently in Father Comes Home From the Wars at Actor's Theatre and as Jackie Robinson in Jackie and Me at Imaginon. He has also been seen in countless commercials, corporate videos, films (Having Our Say), and TV ("One Tree Hill" and "Army Wives" to name a few). Bobby feels the need to really thank his support group, Nikki, Bri, Gloria, Law and Adonis for still going out in public with him after being a Squawker. Enough talk ... Let's find someone to pick at. 9F
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DIRECTOR'S NOTES BY MIKE COLLINS backstage water closets. So, while other shows may have canceled, we feel confident in adhering to that old adage, “the show must go on.” But why? This is the 12th edition of Charlotte Squawks. By now, you’d think we all would have learned – and that includes you, sitting there trying to read this program so you can avoid talking to the person next to you and hoping that holding the paper close to your face will lessen your chances of other people spotting you in our audience instead of at something worthwhile. Let’s hope that tonight we all learn something because with 12 Angry Hens, Charlotte Squawks exits adolescence. We shudder to think what our rebellious teen years might be like. So watch, listen and learn my friends. Take our admonishments to heart. And when it’s over, go forth and sin no more. This could be your last chance. Oh, and when you’re in the restroom at intermission, get in and out as quickly as possible. If you see a man in a dress, please tell Kevin to get backstage where he belongs.
he Squawks production team has been getting more than its usual number of letters, texts, emails and social media postings encouraging us to cancel our show this year. These requests are not unusual. We get them every year. But this year, we were bombarded so we decided to look into what exactly is going on. We’ve been writing and rehearsing a lot lately and have been a bit out of touch. Evidently, (and this may come as news to you, too) there is some disagreement over bathrooms and who can use them. Frankly, this makes no sense to us. We have a sufficient supply of very nice bathrooms at our disposal backstage. They’re clean, well-lit and when we sing in them, we sound great. However, upon further investigation, we discovered that the ruckus over bathrooms also has something to do with worries over men in dresses. Look, anyone who knows this bunch will understand we have no problem with that. We’ve had men in dresses, even in tutus, gracing our stage year after year and, yes, they have used our
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ack in 2004, Squawks performed “One Game More,” a parody of “One Day More” from Les Miserables. It was a song about a Panthers team that came out of nowhere only to lose the Superbowl in heartbreaking fashion. In 2011, Squawks sang “Tea Partiers Love Trump,” a throwaway parody of Sinatra’s “The Lady is a Tramp” about a would-be presidential candidate who didn’t even get out of the gates. And just last June, Squawks performed “Oh Yes, We Debate Transgender,” a somewhat esoteric parody of the Platters’ “Great Pretender” about the failure of a local ordinance based on silly fears about men going into women’s bathrooms. Some themes have a way of coming back … with a vengeance! What a year, huh? Last December when we decided on the title Charlotte Squawks: 12 Angry Hens, we thought it was a cute name that fit the general tenor of Squawks shows. Little did we know that the legal motif would be so apropos. We’ve got a Supreme Court divided 4 to 4, two
presidential candidates who can’t stay out of court (one of whom regularly threatens to sue folks on Twitter) and, of course, HB2, which has spawned at least five major lawsuits (probably many more by the time you’re reading this). Which leads me to my last point. Our writing deadline for Squawks is always in April, so I would like to officially ask all city, state and national newsmakers to observe a moratorium on acting like idiots from April to July next year. It would sure make our lives a lot easier. This year has been, by far, the worst year for setting material. Every time that we thought we’d finished learning a song, we had to rewrite it as folks found a way to dig themselves into even deeper holes (looking at you McCrory). So you politicos out there, how about a nice relaxing spring break next year followed by a month or two of sanity? The actors are about to kill Mike and me if we hand them another revision. Of course, maybe that’s your intent. And, if so, well played … … but remember, payback’s a bitch. 9G
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