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Welcome Messages : Christopher J. Bell – SunTrust Bank
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Mayor Steve Schewel – City of Durham
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Bob Klaus – General Manager, DPAC
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DPAC’s Guiding Principles Guest Etiquette Nederlander and PFM – Our Theatre Family Heart of the Arts – Community and Educational Outreach Show Credits and Cast Information Connect with DPAC Johnson Lexus President’s Club Discover Broadway DPAC’s Group Services DPAC’s National Ranking and Awards Triangle Rising Stars Consumer Ticket Warning DPAC Stars – Volunteer Program
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WELCOME FROM OUR SPONSOR Whether this is your first DPAC experience or you are an ongoing subscriber to SunTrust Broadway at DPAC, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to this exciting performance! Our long-standing sponsorship of SunTrust Broadway at DPAC continues not only because we know how critical the arts are to our community and quality of life, but because DPAC has been such an extraordinary community partner; they set a consistently high bar on quality which they meet and exceed again and again. Not long ago, SunTrust identified a national epidemic: 75% of Americans, regardless of their income, reported that their finances were their primary source of stress. Helping people gain confidence about their money became SunTrust’s passion and our purpose. In early 2016, we launched the onUp Movement to help all Americans take the first steps toward financial confidence. onUp resources and onUp.com would be open to all, SunTrust clients or not. Our goal was to help five million people within the first five years. We quickly cleared the halfway mark with two and a half million joining the onUp Movement in less than two years. Freeing yourself of financial stress allows you to enjoy a life well-spent. We encourage you to join the Movement at onUp.com, where you’ll find tips, resources, and challenge games to help you start your journey. Please join SunTrust in applauding DPAC on another exceptional season, and enjoy the show!
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WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR The traditional 10th anniversary gift is aluminum or tin, but that just does not seem fitting to celebrate a place that has delivered nothing but platinum for Durham for the last decade. As Durham’s newly elected mayor, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Durham Performing Arts Center. My wife and I have been season ticket holders in DPAC’s Broadway series since it opened in 2008, and like DPAC’s more than 3 million guests, I continue to marvel at the caliber of performances showcased in our great city. Each year just gets better and better. For example, more than 450,000 visitors walked the red carpet last year to attend award-winning musicals, such as The King and I, Something Rotten, and soldout concerts including Chris Rock, Vince Gill and Tony Bennett. That’s not all. While providing entertainment that families can enjoy together is a top priority for DPAC, finding ways to involve those who may not otherwise enjoy all the arts have to offer has become a special passion. Last year, DPAC hosted North Carolina’s first-ever “sensory-friendly” theatrical performances for children with autism. No doubt, the arts contribute to Durham’s sense of community.Your attendance enables DPAC to support other nonprofit arts groups, such as the Durham Arts Council and the Hayti Heritage Center. DPAC also cultivates the arts in education by arranging visits from touring cast members to local schools through Heart of the Arts, and not to mention donating hundreds of tickets each year to schools and local charities to use for auctions and fundraising. DPAC is constantly working to ensure that the arts touch many areas of Durham and, indeed, the entire Triangle community. A visit to DPAC is an open invitation to experience Durham—from great, awardwinning restaurants to shopping and culture. It’s as easy as parking and taking the Bull City Connector free bus service to downtown eateries, or taking a short drive to nearby malls, museums or historical sites. If you stay the night, downtown hotels are here to welcome you with open arms. Milestone anniversaries are often the result of great partnerships, and DPAC is no different. Since the very beginning, the facility’s manager Nederlander/PFM has been responsible for bringing award-winning Broadway shows to Durham, making DPAC a source of local, regional and national pride. If the first 10 years indicate what’s to come, then buckle your seatbelts! You’ll want to “be in the room where it happens” in 2018. Thank you for choosing DPAC and Durham. Now, settle into our new comfy seats to enjoy your DPAC experience and an unforgettable show! Sincerely,
Mayor Steve Schewel
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WELCOME FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER For ten great years now, I have had the honor of saying “Welcome to DPAC !” Who would have thought back in 2008 that a brand-new performing arts center in Durham, NC would be ranked yearly in the top five theaters in America? From humble beginnings in 2008 with just a few thousand Season Seat Members to this season with over 18,000 subscribers, it has been an exceptional journey for this great theater. I’m proud to be a part of the staff at DPAC, which numbers several hundred and includes both those you see working so hard when you come for a show and those that work equally hard behind the scenes. On behalf of everyone on Team DPAC, I send my thanks for your support. Some of you in the audience for this performance may be charter members, adventurous types that took a risk and purchased tickets even before we had hosted our first show. And others have joined us somewhere along the way. Whether this is your first visit or your hundredth, please know that every single guest at DPAC is important to us. As it is stated in DPAC’s guiding principles on page 16, “We want to be our guests’ favorite place for live entertainment”. Please know that we are always here to listen and to help since it is your feedback that helps us stay on track in delivering the best guest experiences possible. Sincerely,
Bob Klaus, General Manager DPAC
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GUEST ETIQUETTE At DPAC, we’re committed to guest courtesy. Please remember to be a good neighbor to those seated around you. IT CAN WAIT. Please save texting until AFTER the show. The light from phones is distracting to others. QUIET PLEASE. Once the show starts, please let the stage be the center of attention. We ask that you turn off all phones and limit conversation. If children are attending this performance with you, please exit the seating area to the lobby immediately if they become restless or talkative. CAMERAS / RECORDING Photography and video recording is prohibited. All electronic devices (mobile phones, smart phones, tablets, digital cameras) must be turned off before entering the seating area. Cameras with detachable lenses are never allowed. ENTERING AND EXITING THE SEATING AREA Please time your exit and re-entry to the seating area to occur only at intermission for Broadway and concert events. This is a courtesy to other guests around you who will appreciate you keeping these disruptions to a minimum. IT’S SUPERSTAR ENTERTAINMENT, NOT A FOOD FEST. Small snacks and drinks are welcome in the seating area, but please eat and drink as quietly as possible. Odors and noisy wrappers can disturb others. We also ask that you finish sandwiches or other large food items before entering the seating area. KIDS AT DPAC Children must be able to sit quietly in their own seat without disturbing other guests. As a courtesy, DPAC recommends one parent or chaperone for every one child in attendance. Please exit the theater immediately if kids become restless or talkative. Above all, we hope you enjoy your experience at DPAC, and please know that we are here to help. If you have a question or need assistance of any kind, please just ask a member of our staff or contact us at dpacnc.com. We believe in great entertainment experiences, and we want to be our guests’ favorite place for live events.
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OUR THEATRE FAMILY THE NEDERLANDER ORGANIZATION If you’ve ever attended a Broadway show in New York, chances are you may have been to one of DPAC’s sister theaters operated by its parent company,The Nederlander Organization. With nine of the largest venues in New York’s theater district, Nederlander theaters are host to some of Broadway’s biggest productions including blockbuster musical Hamilton playing in Nederlander’s Richard Rodgers Theatre, Disney’s The Lion King in their Minskoff Theatre, and Wicked in their Gershwin Theatre. Other shows currently playing in Nederlander Theatres in New York include Angels in America, Escape to Margaritaville,Waitress, Spongebob Squarepants the Musical and Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It all started over fifty years ago when James M. Nederlander purchased the Palace Theatre on Broadway; it was a giant and consequential step toward building the Nederlander Organization into one of the largest privately held live entertainment companies in the world today. Prior to coming to New York, James M. got his start in the business in Detroit where his family managed theaters, and produced and presented hundreds of the top shows of the day. In collaboration with his father and brothers, he and the the Nederlander family established Detroit as the most successful theatre town in America outside of New York. Under the leadership of President James L. Nederlander, the Nederlanders have built a national network of theaters including nine Broadway venues in New York: the Brooks Atkinson, Gershwin, Lunt- Fontanne, Marquis, Minskoff, Nederlander, Palace, Richard Rodgers, and Neil Simon Theatres. Outside of New York, their venues include: Bank of America Theatre, Ford Center/ Oriental, Auditorium Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre and The Broadway Playhouse Theatre (Chicago, IL); Durham Performing Arts Center (Durham, NC); Hollywood Pantages Theatre, The Greek Theatre (Los Angeles, CA); Broadway San Diego at the Civic and Balboa Theatres (San Diego, CA);TCC Music Hall (Tucson, AZ); North Charleston Coliseum Performing Arts Center (North Charleston, SC); Fisher Theatre (Detroit, MI); City National Grove of Anaheim (Anaheim, CA); San Jose Civic Auditorium and San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA); Civic Center Musical Hall (Oklahoma City, OK); and Aldwych Theatre, Adelphi Theatre and Dominion Theatre (London, England). For nearly five decades,The Nederlanders have been prolific producers of theatrical productions with over 100 Broadway and touring productions to their credit. The company has been instrumental in presenting many of Broadway’s most honored and successful shows most notably Annie, Chicago, La Cage aux Folles, Movin’ Out, Next to Normal, Peter Pan,West Side Story and many others. Currently, the Company is involved in the Broadway Productions of On Your Feet, Hello Dolly!, School of Rock,Waitress, Cats,War Paint, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Anastasia, Groundhog Day, A Dolls House Part 2 and A Bronx Tale The Musical. Beyond Broadway, Nederlander is acknowledged to be an innovator of the outdoor amphitheater concept as well as a presenter of thousands of concerts throughout the years. Among the
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One of the commitments that we are most proud of at DPAC is being a bridge between professional Broadway shows and area students.This educational outreach initiative offers master classes and workshops to Durham area schools and their theater, dance and choral departments – including opportunities for young actors and ‘techies’ to see inside a touring Broadway production. Cast members visit local classrooms and offer instruction and feedback to aspiring stars, and crew and tour management professionals make themselves available for questions and career guidance. Students and their teachers have told us that DPAC’s educational outreach events are among the highlights of their students school year.The ability to interact with young professionals in theater could not come at a more relevant time for high school students interested in pursuing a career in the field; actors who are not much older than they are can offer realistic and broad-ranging information and experiences that the students could never get elsewhere.
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DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC Operated under the direction of Nederlander and PFM
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David I. Berley Independent Presenters Network A.C. Orange International Peter May Michael Roiff Ken Schur Marisa Sechrest Jam Theatricals 42nd.club/Square 1 Theatrics Benjamin Simpson & Joseph Longthorne/Shira Friedman AND
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BOOK
Desi Oakley Charity Angél Dawson Lenne Klingaman Bryan Fenkart Jeremy Morse Nick Bailey Bill Nolte Ryan G. Dunkin Skyler Adams Chante Carmel Mark Christine Jim Hogan David Hughey Donterrio Johnson Kyra Kennedy Emily Koch Maiesha McQueen Gerianne Pérez Grace Stockdale Sophie Jozwiak Scarlett Vivian Unger
Sara Bareilles
Based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly
MUSIC & LYRICS
Jessie Nelson
Norton and Elayne Herrick
COSTUME DESIGN
LIGHTING DESIGN
WIG & MAKE UP DESIGN
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER MUSIC COORDINATOR
Scott Pask
Suttirat Anne Larlarb
Richard Mawbey PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Jonathan Deans
Abbey O’Brien
Jovon E. Shuck
John Miller
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER TOUR BOOKING AGENCY
The Booking Group Meredith Blair
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
Brett England & Daniel M. Posener
CASTING BY TELSEY + COMPANY
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SOUND DESIGN
Ken Billington
Nancy Harrington
NETworks Presentations Jason Juenke
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B.J. Holt
ORCHESTRATIONS
Sara Bareilles & The Waitress Band MUSIC SUPERVISION & ARRANGEMENTS
Nadia DiGiallonardo CHOREOGRAPHER
Lorin Latarro DIRECTOR
Diane Paulus Original motion picture produced by Michael Roiff / Night & Day Pictures World premiere produced by the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University, August 2, 2015 Diane Paulus, Artistic Director and Diane Borger, Producer
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CAST CAST
(in order of appearance) Jenna......................................................................................................................................DESI OAKLEY Cal....................................................................................................................................RYAN G. DUNKIN Dawn......................................................................................................................... LENNE KLINGAMAN Becky............................................................................................................. CHARITY ANGÉL DAWSON Joe..............................................................................................................................................BILL NOLTE Earl..........................................................................................................................................NICK BAILEY Mother........................................................................................................................GRACE STOCKDALE Father......................................................................................................................................... JIM HOGAN Nurse Norma.................................................................................................................. CHANTE CARMEL Dr. Pomatter.....................................................................................................................BRYAN FENKART Ogie....................................................................................................................................JEREMY MORSE Francine.............................................................................................................................KYRA KENNEDY Lulu (Tues, Weds, Sun mat., Sun eve.).......................................................................... SCARLETT UNGER Lulu (Thurs, Fri, Sat mat., Sat eve.)............................................................................... SOPHIE JOZWIAK Ensemble...................................................MARK CHRISTINE, JIM HOGAN, DONTERRIO JOHNSON, KYRA KENNEDY, MAIESHA McQUEEN, GERIANNE PÉREZ, GRACE STOCKDALE SWINGS SKYLER ADAMS, CHANTE CARMEL, DAVID HUGHEY, EMILY KOCH DANCE CAPTAIN SKYLER ADAMS UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of performance.
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For Jenna—KYRA KENNEDY, EMILY KOCH, GRACE STOCKDALE; for Becky—CHANTE CARMEL, MAIESHA McQUEEN; for Dawn—KYRA KENNEDY, EMILY KOCH, GERIANNE PÉREZ; for Dr. Pomatter—SKYLER ADAMS, JIM HOGAN; for Earl—SKYLAR ADAMS, JIM HOGAN; for Joe—DAVID HUGHEY, DONTERRIO JOHNSON; for Ogie—MARK CHRISTINE, JIM HOGAN; for Cal—MARK CHRISTINE, DAVID HUGHEY
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MUSICAL NUMBERS MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT ONE “What’s Inside”................................................................................................................Jenna and Company “Opening Up”...................................................................................Jenna, Becky, Dawn, Cal and Company “The Negative”............................................................................................................... Jenna, Becky, Dawn “What Baking Can Do”..........................................................................................................................Jenna “Club Knocked Up”.............................................................................................................................Women “When He Sees Me”....................................................................................................... Dawn and Company “It Only Takes a Taste”...............................................................................................Dr. Pomatter and Jenna “You Will Still Be Mine”..........................................................................................................Earl and Jenna “A Soft Place to Land”.................................................................................................... Jenna, Becky, Dawn “Never Ever Getting Rid of Me”......................................................................................Ogie and Company “Bad Idea”....................................................................................................... Jenna, Dr. Pomatter, Company ACT TWO “I Didn’t Plan It”....................................................................................................................................Becky “Bad Idea” (Reprise)........................................................................................................................ Company “You Matter to Me”....................................................................................................Dr. Pomatter and Jenna “I Love You Like a Table”.......................................................................................... Ogie, Dawn, Company “Take It From an Old Man”................................................................................................ Joe and Company “She Used to Be Mine”...........................................................................................................................Jenna “Everything Changes”.....................................................................................................Jenna and Company “Opening Up” (Finale)..................................................................................................................... Company MUSICIANS Conductor/Piano—JENNY CARTNEY Associate Conductor/Keyboard—LILLI WOSK; Drums—ELENA BONOMO; Bass—LEXI BODICK; Cello/Guitar—NICK ANTON; Guitar—ED HAMILTON Music Coordinator—JOHN MILLER WAITRESS WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.
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This musical is dedicated with love and gratitude to the memory of Adrienne Shelly. Adrienneshellyfoundation.org
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CAST CAST
EMILY KOCH
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DESI OAKLEY
CHARITY ANGÉL DAWSON
LENNE KLINGAMAN
BRYAN FENKART
JEREMY MORSE
NICK BAILEY
BILL NOLTE
RYAN G. DUNKIN
SKYLER ADAMS
CHANTE CARMEL
MARK CHRISTINE
JIM HOGAN
DAVID HUGHEY
DONTERRIO JOHNSON
SOPHIE JOZWIAK
KYRA KENNEDY
MAIESHA McQUEEN
GERIANNE PÉREZ
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WHO’S WHO in the CAST WHO’S WHO in the CAST DESI OAKLEY (Jenna) is thrilled to be baking around the country! She’s been seen on Broadway: Wicked, Les Misérables, Annie (original revival cast). And in other national tours: Evita, Wicked. As a singer-songwriter, her original music can be found on Spotify and iTunes. Thanks to the Waitress team, CGF and Telsey. Love to MD, CL. For Daddy. @desioakley. CHARITY ANGÉL DAWSON (Becky) is beyond excited to step into the role of Becky down at the diner! She’s been part of the production since its Cambridge run, where she originated the role of Nurse Norma. Broadway: Side Show. Tours: The Color Purple, Dreamgirls. Regional: Waitress (A.R.T.); Kiss Me, Kate; The Wiz; West Side Story. “I love you, mom. Ecc 12:13.” LENNE KLINGAMAN (Dawn). Regional: Record-breaking run as Hamlet (Colorado Shakes), Fingersmith (A.R.T.), Denver Center, Berkeley Rep, Shakespeare Theatre, South Coast, St. Louis Rep, The Jungle, Intiman. TV: “Chicago Med”, “Cold Case”, “Welcome to Sanditon.” M.F.A. acting–UW. Album: The Heart is the Hunter available on iTunes. Big love to all who made this possible. BRYAN FENKART (Dr. Pomatter). Broadway/tour: Memphis. Regional: Darling Grenadine and A Sign of the Times (Goodspeed); These Paper Bullets! (Yale Rep and Atlantic Theatre Company); Diner (Signature); Piece of My Heart (Signature); Nobody Loves You (2ST). TV/film: “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” Red Hook. Albums: Imperfect Man, Simple & Grey. B.F.A. from MGSA (Rutgers). Thanks Pat Goodwin and Telsey, CE and BD, The ‘Rents, Bro and Cub.
Theatre, Pioneer Theatre and Geva, to name a few. He is proud to be a Distinguished Alumnus from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and an accomplished watercolorist. To learn more visit billnolte.com. RYAN G. DUNKIN (Cal). National tours: The Buddy Holly Story, Cheers: Live on Stage, The Full Monty. Off-Broadway: Balls The Musical, Good News, Drat! The Cat. Regional: The Full Monty, Dirty Blonde, Camelot, A Wonderful Life, Forever Plaid, A Christmas Carol. TV: “Bull,” “Killing Lincoln,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.” Some commercials. Love to the six nieces. @RyanGDunkin. JEREMY MORSE (Ogie) is thrilled to be taking this diner on the road! Broadway: Waitress (Ogie, Ensemble, u/s Ogie). American Rep.: Waitress (Ogie). Off-Broadway: Ars Nova: Bloodsong of Love by Joe Iconis (Drama Desk nominee—Lo Cocodrilo). Love to mom, dad and his lady Alex. Thanks to HH, PG, SB. @ jeremycmorse. SKYLER ADAMS (Dance Captain, Swing, u/s Earl, u/s Pomatter). “Yeah!” Skyler is ecstatic to join Waitress! First national: Pippin (Pippin u/s). Regional favorites: The Hunchback..., Les Misérables, Catch Me..., Hair. TV: “Chicago PD.” OUMT alum. @TheSkylerAdams. Love always to Jesus Christ, family, friends and his beautiful Betsy. CHANTE CARMEL (Swing, Nurse Norma, u/s Becky). Broadway: Motown The Musical. National tours: Motown, Dirty Dancing, Rent. Regional: Dreamgirls. TV/film: “New Girl,” “ER,” “A Different World,” “Buppies,” A Beautiful Soul. Songwriter: “Live Your Dreams,” Save the Last Dance. Thanks: God, amazing parents, family/friends, FSE. Instagram: @iamchantecarmel.
NICK BAILEY (Earl). Broadway: Casa Valentina. Off-Broadway: Hit the Wall. Regional: Favorites include world premieres of The Bridges of Madison County (Williamstown Theatre Festival) and Hood: The Robin Hood Musical Adventure (Dallas Theater Center). Film: The Outcasts (Netflix). Television: “The Americans” (FX), “Red Oaks” (Amazon), “The Get Down” (Netflix). Always for MPP. @NicholousBailey.
MARK CHRISTINE (Ensemble, u/s Cal, u/s Ogie) is thrilled to join Waitress! As pianist, MD, and actor: Mark Taper Forum, Denver Center, A.C.T., Signature, Guthrie, The Jungle, La Jolla and the acclaimed U.S. tour of Peter Brook’s The Suit. Thanks to Telsey/Pat Goodwin and the team! M.F.A.: UCSD, B.F.A.: Michigan. @mchristineii.
BILL NOLTE (Joe) has been featured in 11 Broadway shows from Cats to The Producers and has appeared regionally with Goodspeed Opera, York Theatre, California Musical Theatre, Pittsburgh Public, Maine State Music
JIM HOGAN (Ensemble, u/s Dr. Pomatter, u/s Ogie, u/s Earl). National tour: The Phantom of the Opera, Spring Awakening. Regional: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Voice of Quasimodo), Memphis (Huey) and The Circus in Winter
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(Gordon). Soloist with symphony orchestras across the U.S. Thanks to CGF, Patrick Goodwin, the Waitress creative team and family. jimhoganactor.com. @jimhogan220.
DAVID HUGHEY (Swing, u/s Cal, u/s Joe) Broadway: The Gershwins’ Porgy And Bess. National tour: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Lincoln Center: Show Boat. Regional: West Side Story, I Dream, Into the Woods, The Wiz. Soundtrack: 12 Years a Slave. @mrdavidhughey. davidhughey.com. “Dad, this is for you!” DONTERRIO JOHNSON (Ensemble, u/s Joe). National tour debut! Regional: Spamilton (Daveed Diggs), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Andre), Next to Normal (Dan). TV/film: USA’s “Sirens,” “TwiceBorn.” Donterrio thanks God, BD and Telsey and Co. for all of the support. Follow him @ DonterrioLive. SOPHIE JOZWIAK (Lulu) Spunky, joyful Sophie is excited for her Broadway debut! She’s a proud big sister who loves dance parties, all things art, and of course, donuts! KYRA KENNEDY (Ensemble, u/s Jenna, u/s Dawn) is sugar, butter, thrilled to be joining the company of Waitress! Regional: Gypsy (Louise/Sharon Playhouse), The Theory of Relativity (Sara/Goodspeed), Spring Awakening (Wendla/Beck Center). Thankful pie to Abrams, Tony, Mama and Daddy. Proud BWMT. “Mama, it’s amazing what dreaming can do.” @kyramkennedy. EMILY KOCH (Swing, u/s Jenna, u/s Dawn). Broadway: Wicked—Elphaba Standby. National tours: Wicked—Elphaba. Regional: iLLA! (O’Neill Center), Little Women (TheatreWorks Silicon Valley), ValueVille (NYMF), In the Bones (APAC). Carnegie Mellon ’13, Interlochen ’09. Thanks to family, friends, Matt Farnsworth, the Waitress team, Telsey and BRS/Gage. MAIESHA McQUEEN (Ensemble, Nurse Norma, u/s Becky). National tours: Waitress (first national). Off-Broadway: Peaches (Blues Lady). Regional highlights: His Eye is On the Sparrow, Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Portland Center Stage); Chasin’ Dem Blues (True Colors Theatre). Love to family and “tribe.” Special thanks to Natarsha Garcia and AGI Entertainment. NYU, Tisch. maieshamcqueen.net. @mai_thegem.
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GERIANNE PÉREZ (Ensemble, u/s Dawn) Broadway: In Transit (Kathy). First national tour: Vocalosity. Regional theater: In the Heights at the Hangar Theatre (Vanessa), Grease at Maine State Music Theatre (Rizzo). “Endless gratitude to the phenomenal Waitress team, BRS/Gage and, most importantly, my family.” Proud graduate of NYU! @gerianne. perez. gerianneperez.com. GRACE STOCKDALE (Ensemble, u/s Jenna) is elated to make her second first national tour debut. Grace was last seen traveling the nation with Kinky Boots in the original role of Nicola. “A huge thank you to our visionary, all-female creative team, and to my own tribe: this one’s for you.” @gracestockdale.
SCARLETT VIVIAN UNGER (Lulu) Very excited for her Waitress debut! Scarlett loves to sing and dance but her favorite thing is to play make-believe! Thanks to mom, dad, sisters and the Waitress for this opportunity. JESSIE NELSON (Book) waitressed for 10 years before writing, directing and producing Corrina, Corrina and I Am Sam. She directed “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Her writing credits include Stepmom, The Story of Us and the children’s book Labracadabra. She co-wrote the musical Alice by Heart with Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, worked with Mabou Mines and was Artistic Director of the Sundance Writers Lab. Jessie is honoring Adrienne Shelly’s legacy by bringing her beautiful work to the stage. SARA BAREILLES (Music & Lyrics) is a six-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and a New York Times best-selling author. Since her 2007 debut, Little Voice, she has released five studio albums, including her most recent, What’s Inside: Songs from Waitress. Waitress marks her Broadway debut. She is over the moon about it. sarabmusic.com. DIANE PAULUS (Director). Broadway: Waitress, Finding Neverland, Tony Award-winning revivals of Pippin (also Tony Award, Best Direction), The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess and Hair. Other recent credits: Amaluna (Cirque du Soleil), In the Body of the World (A.R.T./MTC), Crossing (A.R.T./BAM). Diane is the Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director of the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University, and was selected for the 2014 TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World.
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LORIN LATARRO (Choreographer). Credits: Broadway’s Waiting for Godot with Sirs Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, Dangereuses Liaisons, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 21 Chump Street, Encore’s Assassins, The Curious Incident of the Dog… (Assoc.), The Public’s Twelfth Night, Queen of the Night, American Idiot (Assoc.). Performer in 14 Broadway shows, Twyla Tharp, Momix. Bucks County Playhouse Artistic Associate and Juilliard graduate. LorinLatarro.com.
ADRIENNE SHELLY (Film). We celebrate Adrienne Shelly as the writer of the 2007 film Waitress. An actor (Trust) and director (Waitress, I’ll Take You There, Sudden Manhattan) for almost 20 years, she conceived the film while pregnant with her daughter Sophie (Lulu in the film), for whom she wrote it as a “love letter” in just two weeks. Adrienne’s legacy includes The Adrienne Shelly Foundation, created after she died in 2006 to support Women Filmmakers. It’s awarded 65+ production grants to talented women all over the world. Please visit adrienneshellyfoundation.org to honor Adrienne’s memory and support ASF’s critical artistic mission. NADIA DiGIALLONARDO (Music Supervision & Arrangements) worked with Diane Paulus on the Broadway revivals of Hair and Pippin, and has been part of the Waitress team from the start. Nadia and her sisters have been frequent guests on “A Prairie Home Companion” and can be heard on their CD, Shout, Sister, Shout!, as well as Sara Bareilles’s What’s Inside: Songs from Waitress. Nadia graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Vassar with a degree in urban planning. SARA BAREILLES AND THE WAITRESS BAND (Orchestrations). Sara Bareilles, Nadia DiGiallonardo, Rich Mercurio, Lee Nadel, Yair Evnine, Rich Hinman and Jamie Edwards. With Sara Bareilles, the band engaged in a deeply collaborative process to create the arrangements for the Waitress score. A group that includes singers, multi-instrumentalists, writers and producers from all different corners of the pop and theater world, they’ve each contributed their own unique ingredients to the pie. SCOTT PASK (Scenic Design) has designed over 50 Broadway shows, receiving three Tony Awards for The Book of Mormon, The Coast of Utopia and The Pillowman. Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna, Met Opera’s Peter Grimes. He has
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received Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Lortel, BroadwayWorld, Bessie, Hewes and Garland awards. Honorary Doctorate, University of Arizona. SUTTIRAT ANNE LARLARB (Costume Design). Screen: American Gods, Steve Jobs, The Walk, London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony (Emmy), Slumdog Millionaire (CDG Award), 127 Hours (Production Design/ADG nom.), The Extra Man, Cinema Verite (Emmy nom.), The American. Theater: Of Mice and Men, Finding Neverland, Hold On to Me Darling, Dying for It, The Killer, Frankenstein, Selma ’65. KEN BILLINGTON (Lighting Designer). 100 Broadway shows include such milestones as Sweeney Todd and Chicago. Current tours: Chicago (worldwide), Dirty Dancing, White Christmas. Awards: Tony, NY Drama Desk, Outer Critics, Ace and the Lumen for his architectural lighting for New York’s Tavern on the Green. He is a member of the Theatre Hall of Fame. JONATHAN DEANS (Sound Design). From the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden to Michael Jackson ONE in Las Vegas, Broadway, West End, theme parks, hotels and retail, Jonathan has designed sound systems around the world, picking up a number of awards and nominations along the way. He teaches and is a consultant, developing leading-edge sound products. designingsound.com. RICHARD MAWBEY (Hair/Makeup Design). Theater: Evita, La Cage aux Folles, South Pacific, Frost/Nixon, Elf, White Christmas, Assassins, Legally Blonde, Hairspray, The Producers. Television: “Little Britain,” “Poirot,” Dame Edna, Dame Judi Dench. Film: The Ghost Writer, Titanic. Star Wars. Owner London’s Wig Specialities. THOMAS SCHALL (Movement Consultant). Over 70 Broadway shows. Among them, Jitney, The Color Purple, The Front Page, The Crucible, Blackbird, Of Mice And Men, Romeo And Juliet, Venus In Fur, War Horse…. Many shows at the Met Opera. JASON JUENKER (Production Management) has supervised 50+ national and international tours with NETworks Presentations, including The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Mary Poppins and Miss Saigon. Other titles: Beauty and the Beast, Rent, Little
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Women, The Light in the Piazza, Shrek and Billy Elliot. He was also the Director of Production for Blue Man Group.
JOHN MILLER (Music Coordinator). More than 100 Broadway shows. Recent: Waitress; Hello, Dolly!; A Bronx Tale; Miss Saigon; Comet; Something Rotten!; Les Misérables; Beautiful; Jersey Boys. Musician (bass): Leonard Cohen, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, BB King, Portishead, Bette Midler, Bob Dylan, Harry Connick Jr. JOVON E. SHUCK (Production Stage Manager). A proud member of AEA and graduate of Michigan State University, Jovon’s credits include the national tours of: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King and Monty Python’s Spamalot. Much love and many thanks to Sheila Marie for keeping the home fires from burning out of control. NICOLE OLSON (Stage Manager) National: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, The Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys, Billy Elliot, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Regional: San Jose Repertory (six seasons including By the Bog of Cats… with Holly Hunter); TheatreWorks; Working (Water Tower, Chicago). B.A.: theater, Univ. of Southern California. Favorite pie: Key Lime, on a stick! RACHAEL WILKIN (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be part of this production! National tour: Fiasco’s Into the Woods, Pippin. Regional: Edinburgh and NY Fringe Festival, RWCMD. Scenic fabrication/painting: The Humans (Broadway). TELSEY + COMPANY (Casting). Broadway/tours: SpongeBob SquarePants; Once on This Island; The Parisian Woman; M. Butterfly, Anastasia; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Hello, Dolly!; War Paint; Come from Away; Hamilton; Kinky Boots; Wicked; On Your Feet!; Something Rotten!; The King and I; An American in Paris. Film: Miss Sloane, Into the Woods, Margin Call, Rachel Getting Married, Across the Universe, Camp, Pieces of April. TV: “This Is Us,” “NCIS: New Orleans,” “House of Cards,” “Rise,” “I’m Dying Up Here,” “One Day at a Time,” “Graves,” “Atypical,” commercials. telseyandco.com. B.J. HOLT (General Manager). Management and consulting positions for Broadway, West End, U.S. and international touring theatrical productions including Chicago, Finding
Misérables, Miss Saigon, Pippin, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Seussical and Sweet Charity. For Christina and Payson, always! NANCY HARRINGTON (Associate Director). Sisterhood is powerful.
SUSANNA WOLK (Assistant Director) Broadway: Significant Other (Associate Director), Waitress, Finding Neverland (also A.R.T., first national tour). Directing: 54 Below, Theatre Row, Williamstown, Dixon Place, Oberon, The Flea, 13th St. Rep, Loeb Mainstage and more. Manhattan Theatre Club Directing Fellow. Assisting: A.R.T., MCC, Geffen, Second Stage, Williamstown, NYS&F. B.A., Harvard University. susannawolk.com. ABBEY O’BRIEN (Associate Choreographer). Choreography: “Letterman,” Rock of Ages and Dreamgirls (Theatre Raleigh), American Idiot (TUTS), Spamalot (Lyric). Broadway: Spamalot, Pal Joey, Rockette’s, NBC’s “Smash.” Associate director/choreographer: Odyssey (Public Theater), Elf (Paper Mill), Ragtime (Lincoln Center). AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER is the world-renowned theater at Harvard University. Under Artistic Director Diane Paulus, the A.R.T. has launched the Tony-winning productions of All the Way, Pippin, Once, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Currently on Broadway: Finding Neverland and Off-Broadway: Sleep No More, Nice Fish. Upcoming Broadway: Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. BARRY AND FRAN WEISSLER (Producer). Recipients of seven Tony Awards including the longest-running American musical in the world, Chicago, which has been presented in over 25 countries in more than a dozen languages. NORTON AND ELAYNE HERRICK (Producer) own Herrick Company, with property transactions totaling $5 billion. Kentucky Derby/Belmont Stakes/Dubai World Cup winner. Herrick Entertainment has produced and financed many exceptional Broadway shows including Tony Award-winning Hair and Pippin and many films including Critics Choice Award-winner Lone Survivor and the new hit reality TV show, “American Beauty Star.” theherrickcompany.com. ALECIA PARKER (Executive Producer). Credits: worldwide Chicago, Pippin, Finding Neverland, etc. Currently licensing Once
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the Musical internationally. Other credits, spanning more than 30 years, include executive producer of La Cage aux Folles, The Scottsboro Boys, Sweet Charity, Wonderful Town, Seussical, etc. Proud mother of Michael.
DAVID I. BERLEY (Producer). Lifelong lover of the Great American Songbook, David is a real estate investor and Walter & Samuels chairman. He is delighted to make his Broadway debut as a producer. INDEPENDENT PRESENTERS NETWORK (Producer) is a consortium of leading presenters of touring Broadway shows in cities throughout North America. Recent Broadway/ national tours: Dear Evan Hansen; Hello, Dolly!; Cats; Waitress; The Color Purple; On Your Feet!; An American in Paris; and Pippin.
LONGTHORNE/SHIRA FRIEDMAN (Producer). A boutique producing and general management partnership is thrilled to be involved with Waitress. “Love to our families and friends.” SimpsonLongthorneTheatricals.com and shirafriedmanphoto.com. STAFF FOR WAITRESS GENERAL MANAGEMENT BJ Holt, General Manager Hilary Hamilton, Associate General Manager TOUR MARKETING & PRESS REPRESENTATION ANITA DLONIAK & ASSOCIATES, INC. Anita Dloniak Melissa A. Hazek
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CASTING TELSEY + COMPANY Bernard Telsey, CSA Patrick Goodwin, CSA Ally Kiley
PETER MAY (Producer) is President of Trian Partners. Broadway credits include Hello, Dolly! (Tony); The Humans (Tony); An American in Paris; Anastasia; Cinderella; A View from the Bridge (Tony); Fortune’s Fool; and many others.
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MICHAEL ROIFF (Producer) has produced 14 feature films, his first being the original motion picture Waitress. At the time, Adrienne told him that it would take him all over the world. She was right. KEN SCHUR (Producer). Off-B’way: Ruthless! The Musical, Motherstruck. Feature film: Slip, Tumble & Slide and Block Island. MARISA SECHREST (Producer) is a producer and the live stage representative for Paramount Pictures. altairentertainment.nyc. JAM THEATRICALS (Producer) founded by Arny Granat and Steve Traxler, presents theater series in 30 markets, produces on Broadway and is the recipient of nine Tony Awards. 42ND.CLUB (Producer) includes principals Jim Kierstead, Gregory Franklin, Phil Kenny and Marty Newton. SQUARE 1 THEATRICS (Producer). Tony, Olivier winners Jay Krottinger, Ryan Tanner. “Thank you, Sq1believers!” square1theatrics. com.
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Company Manager....................Hilary Hamilton Production Stage Manager........ Jovon E. Shuck Stage Manager............................ Nicole Olson Assistant Stage Manager............ Rachael Wilkin Assistant Director....................... Susanna Wolk Assistant to Diane Paulus.......... Mary McGowan Associate Scenic Designer......... Evan Adamson Associate Scenic Designer....Orit Jacoby Carroll Assistant Scenic Designers.... Gabriel Firestone, Mary Hamrick, David Tousley Associate Costume Designer................. Martin Schnellinger Assistant Costume Designer... Caroline Spitzer Assistant Costume Designer...........Amber Paul Associate Lighting Designer.......... Aaron Porter Assistant Lighting Designer........ Conor Mulligan Automated Lighting Programmer.Marc Polimeni Associate Sound Designer............... Drew Levy Associate Sound Designer........... Brian Walters Electronic Music.......................... Randy Cohen Production Carpenter............ Eric “Pesci” Sutta Head Carpenter.............................. Seth Larkin Assistant Carpenter/Flyman.................. Garrett Schnathorst Assistant Carpenter/Automation.......... Schuyler Woods Assistant Carpenter/Deck.Kasey Lynn Walraven Production Electrician................James Fedigan Head Electrician............................. Eric Briggs
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Group, LLC, New Windsor, NY. Lighting equipment from PRG Lighting. Audio equipment from PRG Audio. Props and certain scenery by Proof Productions, Inc., Tom Carroll Scenery, BenBri Properties. Prop pies by KSM Creations. Perichables Pies by Whole Foods. Bass by Kolstein and Son Violin Makers. Certain costumes executed by John Kristiansen New York, Inc. Official make up partner MAC. SPECIAL THANKS Chris Gero, Carson Helton, Trey Smith, Jamie Haigh, Kris Mazzarisi, Tyler Forrest, Charity Farrell Brooks Brothers, Yamaha, Vic Firth and Sabian Sara Lee® Official Pie Partner for pies used on stage in the production International Bookings: Nina Skriloff ninas@namcousa.com Rehearsed at Carroll Music Studios The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. The musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians.
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Rachel Traversari, senior director of marketing at DPAC, doesn’t hesitate when asked her favorite part of the job. In a word: “Broadway!”
“I’ve been obsessed with Broadway shows since I was a little girl. Working on shows like Disney’s The Lion King and Wicked, and seeing couples, families, school groups and others enjoy theater together, it doesn’t get much better.”
A native from New Bern, NC, Traversari fell in love with Broadway plays such as Annie, Peter Pan and Newsies. That led to voice lessons and numerous singing competitions all through high school.
Among her favorites to perform were “I Could Have Danced All Night” from My Fair Lady, “Out of My Dreams” from Oklahoma, and “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood” from Camelot.
She received degrees in marketing, music performance and a Master’s in Public Administration from N.C. State University. A job in theater seemed destined. She worked at Duke Energy Center for Broadway Series South as the media relations manager, but quickly put in her application well before DPAC opened in November 2008. “I knew it was going to be big, and I wanted to be a part of it. I was in the middle of grad school and doing projects on theater. It is all I’ve ever wanted to do. When I started, I was doing hard hat tours and talking about who we were going to be. Now, it is amazing to see what DPAC has become to the community.” August will mark her 10th year anniversary at DPAC, starting as Assistant Director of Marketing in 2008 and becoming Senior Director in 2011. Her duties encompass all facets of promoting the theater, from communicating with season ticket holders to developing branding and social media strategies. The exciting and challenging part of her job stems from the variety that DPAC offers.
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“It isn’t just a line to say we have something for everyone. Every day is different. You are working on a podcast show, then a legend like Tony Bennett, then a comedian like Jerry Seinfeld, and then a hit TV show like Bring It! Live. And then the following week will be a Broadway show for a week. It never gets dull.” As someone who has been part of the team pre-Day 1, and as a theater buff, Traversari takes particular pride in DPAC’s sterling reputation in the industry. “When we go to New York and film the season special that airs on ABC 11 and producers, actors, directors know who DPAC is and are excited to bring their show here, it makes me proud. DPAC has made a name for itself in NYC!” As for her own days as a performer, Traversari is happy to let others shine on the DPAC stage, though you may catch her singing numbers from the Broadway musical Next to Normal, her favorite. She has had one center-stage moment here. “I won the staff screaming competition on stage during Halloween a few years ago. Don’t mess with a soprano.”
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JOHNSON LEXUS President’s Club Melinda Adrams Diane & Sid Aldridge Vance C. & Karn Krasner Allen Dr. Diane Alligood & Donald Willis Mark and Mary Eileen Anderson & McGuire Woods, LLP Joe & Karen Appelmann Elsie Ashkin-Baker & Cheryl Baker Nancy Astrike & B. Joan Davis Victoria & Charles Atwater Joan Austin & Dan Morgan Dr. Skip Austin, Family Chiropractic Center, Sanford, & Mr. Billy Hutchins Brenda Baker Edgar & Kristen Baker Scott, Heather & Carly Baker Matthew & Heather Barber, MD Lori Barbier & David Rosenthal Dawn Bardon Christy & M. Lee Barnes, Jr. Dan & Starr Basmajian Bayer CropScience Marchael Bayne Drs. Victor & Lenore Behar Richard & Ann Bell Ronald Bernstein Drs. M. Michelle Berrey & Richard E. T. Smith Bill & Sandy Berry Molly Bibee James Birdsong Mary Ann E. Black Lennie & Laura Blackley Michael & Allyson Blanchette Jeff Blaser Bleu Olive Bistro Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Blue Water Spa Pat & Ed Bodoh Rebecca Bond Anthony Boone, Kozmo Boone & Lynn Hudson-Boone Richard & Roberta Borkawski Connie & Elliot Bossen Roxana & Ed Bossen Don Bradley Leslie & Randy Brame Kevin Brandon Dianne & William Branson III Michael & Wendy Brautman Scott & Barbara Brazer David Brehmer & Megan Matchinske Brooks, Pierce Law Firm James G. Brunnquell and Rev. Sara C. Batson The Buchheit Family Dr. Scott L Buckel & Dr. Shalini Ramasunder Bulk TV & Internet Gracie Bumpass-Gentry & Thomas C. Gentry Michael Burnette Chris & Beverly Byrd Lenny & Hedy Caldwell David & Kimberly Calhoun Nancy & Jerry Canterbury Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. Carolina Commercial Contractors, LLC Carolina Vein Center David & Denise Carr Timothy D. & Brenda B. Cates Causey Aviation Service, Inc.
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DISCOVER BROADWAY Can’t use your season tickets for the next show? Consider donating your tickets to our Discover Broadway program or our newly added Golden Ticket Donation program! DPAC’s Discover Broadway and Golden Ticket Donation programs offer SunTrust Broadway members a way to donate their tickets to Broadway shows that they cannot attend. During the 2016 / 2017 season, almost 100 tickets were donated with tickets going toward students at The Emily K Center, Partners for Youth Opportunity, Greater Durham Boys and Girls Club, and Durham Public Schools. For the 2017 / 2018 season, DPAC’s Discover Broadway program is proud to be partnering exclusively with Durham Public Schools. DPAC is excited to announce the newly added Golden Ticket Donation program! This program allows for single ticket donations, and benefits seniors living at the JJ Henderson Housing Center in Durham. By donating tickets that will not be used, member’s generosity gives local Durham public school students and senior citizens the chance to experience the magic and music of a live Broadway musical. Many of the students and seniors who receive these kind donations have never before attended an event at a professional theater, and for them, this is the opportunity of a lifetime.
It’s easy to help: • If you know in advance that you cannot attend a show, or even if one member of your party will not be joining you, simply contact DPAC at :
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FIRST WITH OUR FANS! There’s no denying it: people love DPAC. Having hosted almost four million guests in our ten seasons, DPAC is the indisputable center for live entertainment in North Carolina. As proud as we are about our national and local rankings and many “best of” awards, what really drives us are the smiles we see on our guests’ faces. It’s an honor to be able to host you for this performance, and we thank you for your support.
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TRIANGLE RISING STARS CELEBRATING THE BEST OF HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER IN OUR REGION
DPAC is proud to present the 8th annual Triangle Rising Stars (TRS) competition presented by Marchael Bayne. Since 2011, DPAC has hosted Triangle Rising Stars, a regional awards program which is part of The National High School Musical Theatre Awards™ (NHSMTA). Triangle Rising Stars is the regional competition that brings together high school musical theater students from Central and Eastern North Carolina to perform and compete for the chance to represent DPAC in the NHSMTA national finals in New York City each June. A team of judges from DPAC, Theatre in the Park, ABC 11, Duke University, Carolina Theatre, ShaLeigh Dance Works and other theater professionals attend area high school musical productions throughout the school year. Twenty finalists are then selected to attend rehearsals and compete with the best of their peers, culminating in the live performance at the Triangle Rising Stars showcase and awards show at DPAC each May. Four awards are given during this regional competition: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Ensemble, and The Marchael Bayne Award for Best Musical. The Triangle Rising Stars Best Actress and Best Actor each receive $2,000 academic scholarships and are invited on an all-expenses-paid trip to the NHSMTA program held in New York City at Nederlander’s Minskoff Theatre, home of Disney’s The Lion King.
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The National High School Musical Theatre Awards™ (NHSMTA) was established in 2009 to elevate the importance of theatre arts education in schools and reward excellence in student performance. This national competition celebrates outstanding student performances in high school musical productions across the United States. The program impacts over 50,000 students annually who participate in high school musical theatre competitions sponsored by thirty professional theatres throughout the US.Also known as The Jimmy® Awards, named for Broadway impresario James M. Nederlander, this year-round program is administered by The Broadway League Foundation Inc.
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DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL Each shining performer you see on the DPAC stage started with a dream and flourished with support, training and mentoring from their local arts community.
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AVOID SCALPERS Don’t cheat yourself by purchasing from Internet scalpers! At DPAC, we’re tired of seeing scalpers who are only concerned with making an excessive profit by preying upon members of our community. Don’t be fooled by scalpers online who mimic our DPAC website and offer tickets they don’t possess. You will always pay more, will rarely get the seats you want and may receive counterfeit tickets.
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OUR VOLUNTEER STARS Warmth, kindness, and attention to detail – These attributes are the hallmark of the DPAC Stars volunteer team. Our volunteers have welcomed guests to our building from the very beginning. As the front lines of our customer service efforts, these volunteers have formed the bedrock of what has become known as the “DPAC Experience.”
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