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A Family Affair Theater of the Stars presents Disney’s High School Musical 2.

12 Honoring the Jazz Greats Richard Maltby Jr. celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Ain’t Misbehavin.’ 16 Old School, New Student ‘American Idol’ Ruben Studdard talks about playing Fats Waller. 42 It’s Childhood Obesity Month Fight the epidemic. 46 Feeling Presidential? Weekend in Little Rock 52 Holiday Shopping Buzz Don’t sweat the season; here’s some shopping tips.

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A family affair Theater of the Stars presents Disney’s High School Musical 2 BY KRISTI CASEY SANDERS

or Theater of the Stars (TOTS) President Nick Manos, it all begins with family. His father, legendary producer and TOTS founder Christopher B. Manos convinced him to leave the corporate world of employee beneﬁts to join the family business, where he enjoys producing family friendly musicals, including the “oﬃcial” version of Disney’s High School Musical. The success of that production resulted in a valuable partnership with Disney that gives TOTS the right to adapt High School Musical’s sequels. But the initial idea to tackle the show, Manos says, came from an evening he spent with his daughter. “My daughter wanted to watch the original when it [aired] on Jan. 20, 2006, on the Disney Channel, and

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What’s the story? It’s the summer before senior year. East High Wildcats friends Troy, Gabriella, Chad and Taylor are working at the Lava Springs Country Club, owned by the family of the theatrical siblings Sharpay and Ryan Evans. Sharpay wants Troy badly, and uses her powerful connections to lure him away from his girlfriend Gabriella. Will Troy choose his rich new friends over his trusted, loyal ones? she asked me to watch it with her,” Manos remembers. “I did, and I got more interested immediately. The movie struck a nerve with the kids, obviously, but it also struck a nerve with me, because it

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was an opportunity to have a fun show with a lot of positive messages.” It’s diﬃcult ﬁnding movies that would make good stage musicals, Manos says, especially if you’re geared towards entertaining multiple generations. Most movies are not family friendly, and when they are, they tend to be animated. What Manos found so promising about Disney’s High School Musical was that it was a live action movie, starring teenagers, that sent kids the message that it’s OK to be who you are and take risks to achieve your dreams.

“The first one has been compared in some ways to Grease,” says Nick Manos. “You could certainly argue that Disney’s High School Musical 2 is an updated Beach Blanket Bingo.” “Those are messages that hit home with a lot of people and … [it had] the kind of storylines and messages we like to portray in the shows we do,” Manos says. Disney had made the decision to allow theater groups to produce musical versions of the movie, but on an amateur, not professional, basis. “They thought it was more geared towards that style of show: casting real teenagers and doing it in high schools and middle schools,” Manos says. “[TOTS] and a couple of other professional theaters pushed very hard to expand that to include professional theaters.” 10 ENCORE ATLANTA

TOTS was one of six professional theaters committed to developing a musical version, and the first to get a fully mounted production up and running. “We put our heart and soul into producing it,” Manos remembers. “We hired a great creative team and made a few tweaks to make it shorter, faster and funnier. It was a big success artistically, financially and otherwise.” The Disney executives who came to see the show agreed. “They ended up thinking the show was now not only suitable for schools, amateurs and a few professional licenses, but that it could tour around the country,” Manos says. “They picked it up and started touring it in summer 2007 and finished the tour [this] August. The same production has played in throughout the United Kingdom and Italy; it’s playing this fall in Australia, and it’s our production.” The success of the original deepened the partnership between TOTS and Disney, who already had a good working relationship. Disney not only gave TOTS the right to produce subsequent musical versions of the lucrative franchise, they also gave them the green light to produce an original musical version of the movie Tarzan, playing the Fox Jan. 16-25. Disney’s High School Musical 2 plays Nov. 6-16 at The Fabulous Fox Theatre.

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HONORING JAZZ GREATS Co-creator and director Richard Maltby Jr. celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Ain’t Misbehavin’

hirty years ago, Ain’t Misbehavin’ — the original jukebox musical — premiered at the Manhattan Theatre Club and transferred to Broadway. The evening of Fats Waller songs launched the careers of artists such as Nell Carter, Irene Cara and André DeShields, and won several awards, including the 1978 Tony Award for Best Musical and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical. It also won a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical, which went to the show’s co-creator Richard Maltby Jr. (Miss Saigon, Fosse, Big). Maltby also directed the 30th Anniversary version of the show, which kicks oﬀ its national tour in Atlanta this month, starring “American Idol” veterans Ruben Studdard, Frenchie Davis and Trenyce Cobbins. “I’m immensely proud of this show,” Maltby says. “It’s a tribute to the artists who forged the way. All the black artists who are successful today are standing on 12 ENCORE ATLANTA

the shoulders of these people [who] did it when it was really hard. It was hard to get a recording contract; it was hard to get a record out. They did it simply by being so talented that they couldn’t be ignored. … Nowadays, you can be heard if you’re singing at 16, and you can be famous by the time you’re 17 or 18. All that happens because of the trails that were blazed by the jazz artists of the 30s. Any young person looking at the show should [realize] ‘that’s where I came from.’” The inspiration for this production’s casting came from an unlikely source. “I watched the Ruben Studdard year of ‘American Idol’ [2003] and was thinking, ‘These kids are so unbelievably talented.’ And then I [realized], when I cast Ain’t Misbehavin’, all those people were in their 20s. As it’s gone on, the show’s been [remounted] with people who have done the show before, so we’ve gotten used to the show being played [by] older

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performers. I thought, ‘Why not get these young artists? Wouldn’t the show benefit from having this kind of youth?’” Maltby began work on Ain’t Misbehavin’ soon after graduating from Yale University. His friend Murray Horwitz, a jazz buff, convinced him to collaborate on a new musical based on the life of Fats Waller (born Thomas Wright). They scrapped the project when they discovered his life had no real second act. When Manhattan Theatre Club’s Artistic Director Lynne Meadow asked them for a nightclub version to fill a hole in the theater’s season schedule, Maltby and Horwitz found the inspiration needed to finish the show. A series of accidents gave Ain’t Misbehavin’ its final structure. Maltby wrote the show with a particular actress in mind. When she turned down the role, open auditions were held. “In came Armelia McQueen, who is bizarre and has this glorious voice and seems like she’s from this other planet, and I thought, ‘Oh, that’s fantastic,’” Maltby remembers. “Half an hour after that, Nell Carter came in and I thought, ‘Oh my God, that’s fantastic.’ I could only hire one of them, and I couldn’t make up my mind, so I hired them both and then built the evening to a song in which where they both had high notes, so no matter what had happened before or after, you’d have a show-stopper.” 14 ENCORE ATLANTA

When the slender Irene Cara came in to audition, Maltby got the idea to cast her as a physical contrast to McQueen and Carter, and have the larger women gang up on her. He also realized that if he cast two men instead of three, there would always be one woman left out when people coupled up. That tension, Maltby discovered, gave the show a multitude of plots with only ﬁve characters. Maltby says he wanted to helm a 30th Anniversary production to remind audiences of what the musical is really about. “It has been done by other people, and every time I see it, I feel as if other directors and choreographers have sort of missed the point and the dignity that’s in the show. You could be a star in a Harlem nightclub, but if you went downtown, the only parts available [to black actors] were a maid or a slave. You could be a member of the band at the Waldorf-Astoria, but you weren’t allowed to walk through the lobby. Tin Pan Alley ripped oﬀ songs by the great writers and published them with other people’s names on them. So underneath the comedy of [the show’s songs], there’s something serious the whole time.” Ain’t Misbehavin’ plays The Fabulous Fox Theatre Nov. 17-23. To hear Maltby in his own words and read more about the creation of the musical, visit EncoreAtlanta.com.

Old school, new student By Danielle Deadwyler

Former American Idol Ruben Studdard is going back to his roots. The Alabama native is set to star in the 30th anniversary tour of Ain’t Misbehavin,’ playing Fats Waller alongside fellow “American Idol” alumni Frenchie Davis and Trenyce Cobb.”I know most people are [expecting] to see the Velvet Teddy Bear when, in fact, they’re going to get Fats,” Studdard says.

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How did your experience on “American Idol” prepare you for Ain’t Misbehavin’? It prepared me [for] the workload. It’s my first time ever having to do eight shows a week. It’s more similar to what I did in college [as a vocal education major] than what I did on “American Idol.” What has been your biggest challenge in preparing for this role? We did a cast recording about three weeks ago, and we had to learn the whole show in days. [I went] from just singing my music to having to rely on knowing how to sing [technically] and read music — things I haven’t done in years. It’s more musically intense than I thought it would be. The comedy comes from the way you deliver the song. So, that’s the stretch for me, learning how to turn it [up to] 50 when you’re used to singing on stage at 10. How did you prepare for this role? I listen to the music a lot [and] watch the original cast recordings, trying to see what I can do to still be myself, but stay true to the part. Singing the material every day is something I have been doing since I left New York with the cast. Do you feel any pressure performing this role? Of course. When you come behind anything that’s great, there’s always a certain level of pressure. But this is my job, and this is what God has given me 18 Encore Atlanta

the opportunity to do. At some point, you have to get over that and just try to do the best that you can. What’s your favorite song in the show? Probably “Honeysuckle Rose.” I sing a lot of love songs, [but] this one really kind of caught me off-guard. It’s such a wellwritten song. I really love the words, the music, everything. It’s awesome. And, it’s something I think somebody would want [someone] to say to them. I really love [singing it with] Frenchie. It’s a very sensual play on words. Everybody’s going to like that part. How did “American Idol” influence you artistically? Before “American Idol,” I was really into neo-soul music. That changed a lot because, once you get on “American Idol,” you have to do music that is more commercially accepted — people just expect that from you. I think that with this new album that I’m doing with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, everybody’s going to get the opportunity to see the real Ruben, the soul of me. I never want people to forget that I was on the show, but [I’m] trying to step out of the box, the confining box that they put you in musically. Danielle Deadwyler is a local freelance writer, poet, performer and teacher. She’s also an ensemble member of Fly-By Theatre and the Baobab Poetry Collective.

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Dear Patrons and Subscribers: Welcome to the fifth show in our 2008 Season, the professional premiere of Disney’s High School Musical 2. The Wildcats are back for an all new adventure and we look forward to having Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan and the gang back on the Fox stage. With a summertime plot and great new music, we are positive that everyone will love this fun and energetic show. Following Disney’s High School Musical 2, we move on to the highly anticipated Tarzan, Jan. 16-25, 2009. Both shows are new to the Fox stage and we hope you will enjoy them! Theater of the Stars leads the Atlanta arts community in creating new musical theater work. This season alone, TOTS will have produced two new adaptations and one completely new piece for the stage. We do this because it is our mission to continue to provide you with family friendly theater that can be shared with the young and young at heart. Producing three new works in a season of six productions is not without risk. We are aware the economy is making it harder and harder for families to afford to join us just as it is becoming harder and harder for TOTS to keep up with the rising costs of producing at the quality levels you deserve. Please know we are doing all we can to keep our ticket prices reasonable while continuing to create exceptional productions. For 2009-2010, Theater of the Stars will not increase its subscription prices from the current levels. If you are a subscriber, please renew today to insure that you don’t miss the excitement of the many great shows to come, including the hugely popular JERSEY BOYS. As you know, subscribers have access to the very best seats in our house every season! While you are at it, please consider inviting a friend to join us as a subscriber. We’ve got a new Ambassador Program that will reward current subscribers for bringing new subscribers on board. There are a lot of fun benefits included and you will be helping us continue to share the important — and entertaining — musicals you can only see through TOTS at The Fabulous Fox Theatre. Give us a call at (404) 252-8960 to renew your subscription or to learn more about the Ambassador Program. And, if you aren’t a subscriber and would like to find out when you can join, we would love to hear from you too. All My Best,

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CHRISTOPHER B. MANOS Producer NICHOLAS F. MANOS President BOARD OF TRUSTEES James C. Howard Chairman of the Board John C. Breckenridge Ken Haldin Joe Hall Maddie Hamill Virginia Hepner Ingrid Saunders Jones Henri Jova John G. McColskey Adam Orkin Dennis Reagan Dr. John E. Skandalakis Dom H. Wyant David Yu Past Presidents Maurice “Bromo” Seltzer Peter J. Stelling Robert H. Ferst John N. Wall, Jr. Dr. Robert L. Bunnen Emeritus William Orkin Glen P. Robinson Aaron J. Johnson

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Book by DAVID SIMPATICO Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Written by PETER BARSOCCHINI Songs by

MATTHEW GERRARD AND ROBBIE NEVIL; DAVID N. LAWRENCE AND FAYE GREENBERG; RANDY PETERSEN AND KEVIN QUINN; JAMIE HOUSTON; BRYAN LOUISELLE; ANDY DODD AND ADAM WATTS; ANTONIA ARMATO AND TIM JAMES Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by BRYAN LOUISELLE with

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SHANNON ANTALAN, PAUL DOWNS COLAIZZO, REBECCA FAULKENBERRY, BOBBY LIST, MICHAEL MAHANY, OLIVIA OGUMA, JELANI REMY, PATRICK RICHWOOD, LIZZIE WEISS and TIA ALTINAY, BRIAN BEACH, ANDREA BEST, ALICIA CHARLES, ANTHONY CHRISTIAN DANIEL, MARJORIE FAILONI, DEREK FERGUSON, SAMANTHA LEA HEWES, LAUREN LIM JACKSON, BENJAMIN MAPP, TIM MCGARRIGAL, NEPTUNE, JOSH SASSANELLA, MELINDA SULLIVAN, CASEY TUMA, TRAVIS WALDSCHMIDT Scenic Designer

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musical numbers Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 – On Stage! Act I 1. East High School — Last day of school Prologue / Countdown...................................................................... Company What Time Is It................................................................................ Company 2. Lava Springs Country Club — First day of summer, morning Fabulous................................................. Sharpay, Sharpettes, Pool Boys, Ryan 3. Kitchen — 14.3 minutes later Work This Out................................................................................... Wildcats 4. Golf Course — Noon 5. Dining Room — Afternoon You Are the Music in Me......................................Kelsi, Gabriella, Troy, Wildcats 7. Golf Pro Lounge — Two hours later Fabulous (Troy’s Transformation)..................... Sharpay, Sharpettes, Fulton, Ryan 8. Theater — Evening Humuhumunukunukuapua’a.................... Kelsi, Sharpettes, Ryan, Pool Boys, Sharpay Act One Finale................................................................................. Company

Act II 1. Theater — A few days later, morning You Are the Music in Me (Rock Version)...................... Sharpay, Sharpettes, Troy 2. Basketball Court — Later that week, afternoon 3. Baseball Diamond — Five minutes later I Don’t Dance...................................................................Ryan, Chad, Wildcats 4. Rehearsal Room — The next day “Every Day” Rehearsal........................................................................Wildcats 5. Pool — Immediately following Fabulous (Sharpay’s Triumph).............................................Sharpay, Sharpettes Gotta Go My Own Way................................................................ Gabriella, Troy 6. Limbo — Immediately following Bet On It...................................................................Troy, Voices in Troy’s Head 7. Theater, Backstage — Fourth of July, evening 8. Theater, Onstage — Fifteen minutes later Every Day .......................................................... Troy, Gabriella, Ryan, Wildcats All For One (Finale)............................................................................Company Megamix..........................................................................................Company

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Profiles

Introducing a new Board Member

Maddie Hamill

How did you become involved with Theater of the Stars? I have always attended the Theater of the Stars musicals. I happened to mention to a friend how much I loved musical theater and that if I ever made a career change that I wanted to go into theater and entertainment. Unknown to me, she was on the TOTS Board and knew that the organization was trying to build more strategy and marketing capability at the Board level, which is my expertise. Shortly after my conversation with my friend, I was approached by Nick Manos to serve on the Board. I am honored to be asked to participate in something I love. What are your favorite musicals? I have three favorites: Les Miserables, because the first time I saw it, I realized I had never seen anything like it before; A Chorus Line, because it was my first professional musical; and Anything Goes, because I love the tap dancing. What is it about theater that speaks to you? I always, when I am in the theater, feel like I am in a different world. I find musical theater to be completely absorbing and uplifting, even if the stories are not always about happy subjects. The combination of music, dancing and acting makes my spirit soar. What would you tell someone about Theater of the Stars if they haven’t experienced our work? Every production is magnificent. The depth of talent and the quality of the productions are comparable to what you find on Broadway and the West End. The other thing I would say is that Chris’ curtain speeches are legendary — so you are part of a unique experience in Atlanta. What is one thing people might not know about you? I grew up in Belfast during a period of civil unrest when all of the professional theaters were being blown up and closing. My exposure to theater was listening to my parents’ record collection of musicals and seeing movies. I saw my first professional production when I was 17 in London. When you are deprived of something you love, you really appreciate it when you get it. To this day, every time I enter a theater it thrills me. Two other things. I am really a research scientist with a Ph.D. in Agricultural Botany, and I brought theater into the business world by working with a Tony-winning director to use actors to bring alive consumer research and motivate business leaders to think in a new way across Europe and the U.S. Is there anything else you would like to include in this interview? Just that I am so proud to be a part of Theater of the Stars. The organization does so much wonderful work that is touching to all of us.

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Profiles

Introducing a new Board Member

Ken Haldin

How did you become involved with Theater of the Stars? While I have been a frequent theater-goer, including many of Theater of the Stars’ productions, I am fortunate to know one of Atlanta’s incredible arts patrons, supporters and enthusiasts, Virginia Hepner, who serves on the Board of Trustees. We had known one another for some time via business and civic functions, but one day she asked me whether I’m a theater fan -— and the answer was an enthusiastic “yes.” The rest is history because Virginia is outstanding in reaching out to others and encouraging opportunities to become more deeply involved in arts and culture. What are your favorite musicals? Picking all-time favorite musicals is difficult because, throughout my life, I’m rarely disappointed in all aspects of a show. They often offer something of value, even if the music, lyrics and book are not all equally wonderful. For example, I’ve seen plenty of incredible talent performing on stage in less-than-successful vehicles. West Side Story and Les Miserables are two standout musicals not only because of their incredible scores and staging but for the inventive ways these shows brought to stage material derived from literary sources —- Shakespeare and Hugo. What is it about theater that speaks to you? It’s a simple truth that musicals provide a way of getting outside of yourself for a couple of hours. Depth of character is conveyed through lyrics and music, which is unlike any other form of expression. Even for shows that have become somewhat dated, there is always the time-capsule aspect that allows for wonderful escapism and a way to experience what audiences did in an earlier period. What would you tell someone about Theater of the Stars if they have never seen one of our productions before? Be prepared to see a first-rate production that moves you and offers great staging, talent and production values in performances of some of musical theater’s best and most carefully chosen material. As a bonus, you get to experience shows within the incredible space that is The Fox Theatre — a joy for all audiences. What is one thing people might not know about you? Depending on who you are asking, not everyone would know how widely my entertainment interests and tastes vary. I enjoy a day (and night) of watching college football on Saturday followed by musical theater on Sunday. For that reason, living in Atlanta in the fall is especially spectacular! Is there anything else you would like to include in this interview? One of the things that people in Atlanta may not realize, and that I came to find out once I discovered more about Theater of the Stars, is the phenomenal community service provided by this non-profit organization. Between providing important local jobs in the theater arts for established professionals, the Theater enables young people to gain incredible experience on a big stage performing classic or timely material. Thriving cities like Atlanta depend on a great theater enterprise like this one to be a truly vibrant community.

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cast

TIA ALTINAY

SHANNON ANTALAN

brian beach

ANDREA BEST

ALICIA CHARLES

PAUL DOWNS COLAIZZO

ANTHONY CHRISTIAN DANIEL

ANDERSON DAVIS

MARJORIE FAILONI

REBECCA FAULKENBERRY

DEREK FERGUSON

SAMANTHA LEA HEWES

LAUREN LIM JACKSON

ARIELLE JACOBS

BOBBY LIST

MICHAEL MAHANY

BENJAMIN MAPP

TIM McGARRIGAL

NEPTUNE

OLIVIA OGUMA

jELANI REMY

PATRICK RICHWOOD

JOSH SASSANELLA

MELINDA SULLIVAN

CASEY TUMA

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TRAVIS WALDSCHMIDT

LIZZIE WEISS

cast TROY BOLTON................................................................................ Anderson Davis GABRIELLA MONTEZ..........................................................................Arielle Jacobs SHARPAY EVANS................................................................... Rebecca Faulkenberry RYAN EVANS..........................................................................................Bobby List CHAD DANFORTH.................................................................................Jelani Remy TAYLOR MCKESSIE....................................................................... Shannon Antalan JACK SCOTT.................................................................................. Michael Mahany KELSI NIELSEN..................................................................................Olivia Oguma ZEKE BAYLOR......................................................................... Paul Downs Colaizzo MARTHA COX...................................................................................... Lizzie Weiss MR. FULTON................................................................................ Patrick Richwood BLOSSOM.................................................................................... Melinda Sullivan VIOLET............................................................................................... Casey Tuma PEACHES............................................................................................... Tia Altinay RIPPER.......................................................................................... Derek Ferguson east high wildcats Anderson Davis, Arielle Jacobs, Shannon Antalan, Paul Downs Colaizzo, Olivia Oguma, Jelani Remy, Lizzie Weiss Jocks, Thespians, Cheerleaders, Brainiacs, Skater Dudes, etc. Tia Altinay, Brian Beach, Andrea Best, Alicia Charles, Anthony Christian Daniel, Marjorie Failoni, Derek Ferguson, Samantha Lea Hewes, Lauren Lim Jackson, Benjamin Mapp, Tim McGarrigal, Neptune, Josh Sassanella, Melinda Sullivan, Casey Tuma, Travis Waldschmidt Swing /Dance Captain Female Swing: Marjorie Failoni Dance Captain: Marjorie Failoni Underclassmen Teen Ensemble provided by the Theater of the Stars FutureStars Club Gabriella Arenas, Chase Crandell, Rachel Filsoof, Rachel Froug, Olivia Medley, Ben Papac, Antwone Ray, Devon Rogers, Ian Schwaner, Karina Simonis, Lakia Stevens, Xavier Watson, Tatiana Wechsler, Benjamin Winchell

Stage Management PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER...................................................Sarah Marshall STAGE MANAGER.................................................................... Heather J. Weiss 1st ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER..........................................................Dan Zittel

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ANDERSON DAVIS (Troy) Broadway/ New York: Les Misérables (Revival 2006), Damn Yankees (Encores!), Side Show (Roundabout Workshop), Pure Country (Workshop). Regional: Marius in Les Misérables (TOTS), Tony in West Side Story (Portland Center Stage), Hero in A Funny Thing…Forum (Denver Center Theater), Equus, Lysistrata, Urinetown the Musical!. Also appeared in the N.Y.C. premieres of Homemade Fusion: The Songs of Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond at the Zipper Theater, and Become: The Songs of Pasek and Paul at Joe’s Pub. BFA in Drama: Carnegie Mellon. Originally from Baton Rouge, La., Anderson sends love back home to his family and to Kara. ARIELLE JACOBS (Gabriella) is glad to be back at Atlanta’s Fabulous Fox Theatre! After originating the role of Gabriella in the TOTS world-premiere production of HSM last year, she continued performing her role in the first National Tour. Previous theatre credits include A Chorus Line; Cinderella; Babes in Arms; The Rose of Corazon; and workshops of Mask the musical. TV/Film credits include leading roles in Water Lilies; Loss; Dissection; Letting Go, and an appearance in Commander in Chief. BM: NYU. Arielle’s other passions include writing, painting, and photography. She also created and maintains a child-friendly website called “Help Heal the Earth” to promote environmental awareness. Check out her HSM blog and environmental website through ariellejacobs.com. SHANNON ANTALAN (Taylor) is pleased to be joining the amazing cast of High School Musical 2. Shannon has been seen on Broadway in Caroline or Change & Xanadu, Off-Broadway: Junie B. Jones,

first National Tour of Hairspray as Inez. One of Shannon’s Favorite regional shows: Abyssinia as Abyssinia. Shannon thanks her family, God, Patrick, Mommy, and the loves of her life Gabrielle, Ricky, Victoria, DJ and Catelyn. Success is a journey not a destination. Live & Love. PAUL DOWNS COLAIZZO (Zeke) TV: Van on “As the World Turns.” For Cubby Bernstein fans: Dyllun von Ritter. New York: Twilight in Manchego, The Brain from Planet X, Hair, Missionaries, and others. Regional/Tours: Great Expectations, Fiddler on the Roof, Merrily We Roll Along. Wrote and composed the sold-out N.Y.C. run of Suicycle: An Attempted Theatrical Rock Experiment. BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Graduate of Chattahoochee High School in Alpharetta, Ga. Love you mom. pauldownscolaizzo.com. REBECCA FAULKENBERRY (Sharpay) is from Bermuda and received her undergraduate training at Indiana University and her Masters from the RSAMD in Scotland. Professional credits include: High School Musical (Original London Cast), The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds), The Royal Family and The Mikado (Seaside Music Theatre, Fla.), Slow Dance With a Hot Pick Up (Wells Metz Theatre, Ind.), Smoke on the Mountain (Brown Country Playhouse). Some of her credits while training include; The Iron Curtain and Confessions of Julian Poe (Edinburgh Festival), A Chorus Line, Wild Honey, Servant of Two Masters, Cabaret and Pal Joey. Rebecca is thrilled to be back in the U.S., and wants to thank all her family and friends for their support. Sparkle! BOBBY LIST (Ryan Evans) is thrilled to be back on the Fox stage with Theater of the Stars production of Disney’s High School Musical 2. He just recently finished Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 29

bios the National Tour of Disney’s High School Musical (he played Ryan on the tour as well). As a recent graduate of CCM, Bobby has been seen playing opposite Debby Boone in The Human Comedy at Barrington Stages and in Richard Maltby Jr.’s newest musical The 60’s Project at the Goodspeed Opera House. Bobby would like to dedicate this performance to his little brothers Nick and Brian. MICHAEL MAHANY (Jack Scott) is super stoked to be re-creating the role of Jack Scott, the role he created in the world premiere of High School Musical back in 2007. Tours: Disney’s High School Musical! Off-Broadway: Spring Awakening (ATC); Mister Fabulous (York). Fav. Regional: High School Musical (Atlanta TOTS), Forward (Original Cast). TV: “Law and Order: CI” and “Dance War.” Recordings: Mister Fabulous, Forward. Michael has been on the radio with such legends as Rick Dees, Frank Beckman, and Rob Kruz. Training: B.F.A. Boston Conservatory. Proud Equity Member! Thanks to Jeff, Lisa, Bryan, David, and Buchwald. Love to Mom, Dad, Jana, and Sara. michaelmahany.com OLIVIA OGUMA (Kelsi) originated Kelsi in the National Tour of Disney’s High School Musical in addition to the productions at Pittsburgh CLO & Atlanta TOTS. Other Broadway & National Tours: Mamma Mia!, A Christmas Carol, Les Misérables. Off-Broadway: BFE (Playwrights Horizons) Sarah Plain & Tall (Lortel) La Dispute (NAATCO). Regional: BFE (Long Wharf), Skin of Our Teeth (Bristol Riverside). TV: “The New Electric Company,” “Law & Order,” “All My Children,” “As the World Turns.” Film: Strangers with Candy: The Movie, Hallmark Hall of Fame’s The Flamingo Rising. I love you Mom. JELANI REMY (Chad) is more than thrilled to be back with his Disney family! Past credits include Disney’s High 30 Encore Atlanta

School Musical (National Tour), Cabaret, Parade, A Grand Night for Singing, and The World Goes Round (Montclair State University). Jelani would like to thank all of his family and friends for giving him unconditional love and support and believing in him and his dreams. Thanks to TOTS, Shirley Grant Management and proud AEA member. PATRICK RICHWOOD (Mr. Fulton) Some favorites: Seymour — Little Shop of Horrors, Goat — The Robber Bridegroom, Konstantin — The Seagull, Deputy Drood!, Ellard — The Foreigner (Helen Hayes Award). 23 films, including The Princess Diaries, Dear God, The Other Sister, Beaches, Armageddon, The Race to Space. Most recognized as Dennis, the elevator operator in Pretty Woman -least as The White Rabbit, the old English bunny (under three hours of prosthetic makeup) on Disney’s acclaimed series, Adventures in Wonderland. LIZZIE WEISS (Martha Cox) feels back at home at the Fabulous Fox Theater. After originating the role of Martha Cox in the world premiere production of High School Musical, she recently completed Disney’s First National Tour. Lizzie grew up in Los Angeles and graduated with a B.A. in Theater from UC Irvine. She would like to thank Jeff, Lisa, Bryan and David for yet again giving her this opportunity! Hugs and Kisses to my friends and family. lizzieweiss.com (AEA).

Ensemble

TIA ALTINAY (Ensemble/Peaches) happily returns to Atlanta’s beautiful Fox Theatre. Tia was last seen in the National Tour of Disney’s High School Musical. Other Credits: Bombay Dreams, Mamma Mia! (Ali), The King and I (Eliza), West Side Story (Maria), and The Wiz (Dorothy). Tia has a BFA in Music, Dance, Theatre. Endless love for Mom. Proud member of AEA.

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bios BriAn Beach (Ensemble) is back at East High once again after finishing the First National Tour of Disney’s High School Musical. Regionals include: PCLO, Bay Street Theatre and Portland Center Stage. Much love and thanks to Mom, Dad, TOTS, Lisa, Jeff, Bryan, and Bubba Butts. G.I.W.A! Proud member of AEA.

DEREK FERGUSON (Ensemble/Ripper) — a proud native of Kansas City (Go Chiefs!) has danced for the Pussycat Dolls as well as LaLaine from Disney’s Lizzie McGuire. Tours: High School Musical, Joseph..., Vegas: We Will Rock You. Television: NBC’s “American Dreams” and CBS’ “Dance War.” Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

ANDREA BEST (Ensemble) is thrilled to continue her HSM journey with TOTS! National tours: Disney’s High School Musical (u/s Gabriella) and Thoroughly Modern Millie (swing). Andrea is also involved with Cabaret For Life, a N.J. based AIDS benefit organization. Thanks to Jeff, Lisa and Bryan. Love to her family, friends, and Jon. AEA.

SAMANTHA LEA HEWES (Ensemble) — Originally from Lancaster, Pa., Samm has performed all over the world with Stiletto Entertainment and NCL. Regionally she grew up with Prather Entertainment Group and has recently been lucky to perform for the Fulton Theater. Thanks to all who made this dream a reality. Go wildcats!

ALICIA CHARLES (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Theatre of the Stars debut! Regional: Paper Mill: Meet Me In St Louis; Cohoes Music Hall: Chicago (Annie). B.A. Dance/Musical Theatre: Marymount Manhattan College. She would like to thank her amazing family and friends for all of their love and support.

LAUREN LIM JACKSON (Ensemble) is thrilled to be part of High School Musical 2. She attended the Orange County High School of the Arts and later received her B.A. in Sociology and Gender Studies from Harvard University. Recent credits include the new musical Memphis (La Jolla Playhouse) and the 50th Anniversary World Tour of West Side Story.

ANTHONY CHRISTIAN DANIEL (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back with the Wildcat gang after completing the original & tour production of HSM! Other credits: Gypsy (Tulsa), Oklahoma! (Will), Fiddler... (Motel), and then some. Proud member of AEA.

BENJAMIN MAPP (Ensemble) recently made his Off- Broadway debut in the musical, Growing Up 70’s. Previous credits include, Reefer Madness (Jesus), Sophisticated Ladies and Hair. Regional: Oklahoma! and White Christmas (Pittsburgh CLO). He can also be seen in various commercials for Cartoon Network, MTV, Nikon and Off! He’s a graduate of Point Park University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. He would like to thank his mother and father for all of their support!

MARJORIE FAILONI (Female Swing/ Dance Captain) is thrilled to make her TOTS debut. Natl. Tour: High School Musical (Dance Captain). Other credits include Cinderella (MUNY), Damn Yankees (Gloria), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ruth), Oklahoma! (Dream Laurie), and Seussical (Bird Girl). B.F.A in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan. Thanks to my family, teachers, and friends for their support!

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TIM MCGARRIGAL (Ensemble) Atlanta TOTS: High School Musical, Vegas: We Will Rock You, Hugh Jackman: In Time, New York: Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular, National Tour: High School Musical, Fosse, Joseph… Film: Across

bios the Universe. B.F.A. Acting, University of Connecticut. Big thanks to his family and Bri for their love and support. timmcgarrigal.com NEPTUNE (Ensemble) AMDA Graduate from Cincinnati, Ohio, entered the entertainment industry as a background dancer for the opening acts of Lil Romeo, IMX and B2K. Soon he made his first musical theater premiere in the productions of Once on This Island and The Wiz (Future World Prod.). He then attended WSU appearing in the productions of Ragtime, As You like It, Annie Get Your Gun and Arts Gala 2006. JOSH SASSANELLA (Ensemble) is thrilled to be joining the HSM2 family! Originally from Auburn, IN he has most recently been seen in the Las Vegas cast of Mamma Mia! Some of his other credits include: Wood (Luke) a reading at Manhattan Theatre Club, South Pacific (Lt. Joseph Cable) IPFW University, and Red, Hot & Blue!!! (Singer/Dancer) on tour. Josh is a proud member of Actors’ Equity and would like to thank his family and Sarah for all of their love and support. MELINDA SULLIVAN (Ensemble/ Blossom) N.Y.: Principle soloist of Town Hall’s Broadway by The Year most recent season, City Center’s Fall For Dance. TV: “One on One,” “Star Search,” “Jerry Lewis Telethon” opening number 2008. Dance Spirit’s “Top 20 Young Hoofers” and L.A. Music Center’s Spotlight Award Winner in Non-classical dance. National Tours: HSM and CATS. Thanks for coming and supporting theatre, Enjoy the show! Love to D+M+N+J+K2.” CASEY TUMA (Ensemble/Violet) Atlanta TOTS debut in HSM2! Broadway credits include originating the role of July in the 20th anniversary production of Annie. Favorite roles: Shelley in Bat Boy, Little Sally in Urinetown. B.F.A. MT Penn State.

Hugs and kisses to family and manager Cathy Parker. Proud AEA member. TRAVIS WALDSCHMIDT (Ensemble) just finished the national tour of HSM and is thrilled to be a part of HSM2. His other credits include: A Chorus Line, Bye Bye Birdie, and select dance works by Shen Wei, Pilobolus, William Forsythe, Martha Graham and George Balanchine. Much thanks and love to friends and family.

Stage Management

SARAH MARSHALL (Production Stage Manager) is pleased to be continuing her ongoing relationship with Theater Of The Stars and High School Musical, having just returned from the National Tour of Disney’s High School Musical. Other tours include: Bombay Dreams, Beauty & the Beast, My Fair Lady, Parade, Annie & Evita. Proud member of Actors Equity. HEATHER J. WEISS (Stage Manager) Broadway: A Catered Affair, Company. Off-Broadway: Altar Boyz, Naked Boys Singing!, Awesome’80s Prom, From Door to Door. NY/Regional: A Catered Affair at the Old Globe, Twilight: L.A. 1992 with Lincoln Center, Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Gala, numerous events with Broadway Cares and Artists Striving to End Poverty (A.S.T.E.P.) asteponline.com. B.F.A. from North Carolina School of the Arts. Proud member of AEA. DAN ZITTEL (1st Asst Stage Manager) Off B’way productions at Playwrights’ Horizon, Barrow St. Theatre, Women’s Project, Cherry Lane Theater, City Center, York Theatre; regional productions at The McCarter, Caldwell, Olney, Two River theaters; summer productions for The Cape Playhouse, Music Theater of Wichita, Starlight Theater; touring, he managed Man of La Mancha starring Jack Jones and The Value of Names with Jack Klugman.

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bios ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA) Founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence. Actorsequity.org.

Authors

DAVID SIMPATICO (Book Writer) recently adapted Disney’s High School Musical for the Disney national tour and international productions. Recent works include The Screams of Kitty Genovese (music by Will Todd); the stage adaptation of Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, and the stage adaptation of Ernst Lubitsch’s Trouble in Paradise. He is currently collaborating with composer David Yazbek and director Franco Dragone on Circus Mcgurkus, a new big top show based on Dr. Seuss. David’s monologue Irene was published this year in Best Women’s Monologues of the Millenium. His film work includes the musical Freefall (music by Jeff Blumenkrantz). With his own film company, HotPinkTux, David has written and directed Prom Queen and Wish Fulfillment, and is currently writing a full length horror version of Hansel and Gretal. David graduated Northwestern University (‘83) with a B.S. in Theater. He lives in N.Y.C. with his husband and muse, Robert C. Strickstein. BRYAN LOUISELLE (Music Adapter and Supervisor) In addition to adapting the music and writing new music and lyrics for Disney’s High School Musical 34 Encore Atlanta

On Stage and High School Musical 2 On Stage, Bryan wrote the music for Discover Theater, the documentary films Sacred Space, Saints and Strangers and Prisoners of Hope, Elaine May’s Adult Entertainment off-Broadway, Simon Gray’s The Late Middle Classes for The Williamstown Theatre Festival, and Red Memories for The New York Stage and Film Company; The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular; and three song cycles — A Bestiary, My Night Forest and Quattro Sonetti. He wrote the music and lyrics for The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley. From 1984–2002, conductor, musical director, arranger, producer — variously: Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, The Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Super Bowl, Miss America Pageant, Silver Burdett Ginn and McGraw-Hill music eductation CDs, etc. 2002–2007, the resident music supervisor, adaptor and recordings producer for MTI/Disney KIDS, JR., and TYA musicals, including Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians, The Jungle Book, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, The Aristocats, Alice in Wonderland, Mulan, Seussical, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. PETER BARSOCCHINI (Writer) Peter Barsocchini wrote the Emmy Awardwinning smash-hit Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical (he says, for his tween daughter Gabriella), as well as it’s sequels, High School Musical 2, the highest rated original cable telecast in history, and the worldwide box office feature-film sensation, High School Musical 3: Senior Year. Barsocchini began his professional writing career while attending high school in the San Francisco Bay Area, writing more than 300 columns about popular music for the San Mateo Times, spending his weekends backstage at the legendary Fillmore West, covering artists such as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, The Grateful

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bios Dead, and Elton John. Upon graduating from the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a degree in creative writing, Barsocchini was hired by the Merv Griffin Show as an interviewer. In 1979, Barsocchini was named producer, a position he held for seven years. He won an Emmy Award twice as producer, the youngest talk-show producer ever to receive the award. His first novel Ghost was published to laudatory reviews in the late 1980’s with the screen rights being purchased by Paramount Pictures, beginning the transition to the film business. His action/thriller screenplay Drop Zone was produced by Paramount and starred Wesley Snipes. Currently, his film projects include a musical about the fashion industry for Dream Works, a Christmas film for HBO which he is creating in collaboration with Mariah Carey, a romantic thriller feature film entitled Cuba and the Night for Hannibal Films, a new young adult novel and, of course, High School Musical 4 for the Walt Disney Company.

Creatives

JEFF CALHOUN (Director) directed and choreographed the award-winning Deaf West production of Big River (Tony and Drama Desk nominations, Best Revival; Drama Desk nomination for Best Director of a Musical; Ovation and L.A. Drama Critics Circle awards for Direction and Choreography). He was a producer as well as director/choreographer for the Broadway production of Brooklyn the Musical. He directed and choreographed the 1994 Broadway revival of Grease! (Tony nomination, Best Choreography) and co-choreographed the Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun (Tony Award, Best Revival). His Broadway directing debut was Tommy Tune Tonight, and his collaboration with Mr. Tune led to the 1991 Tony for Best Choreography 36 Encore Atlanta

for the Will Rogers Follies. He provided the musical staging for the hit Broadway musical Grey Gardens and developed the first original ASL musical, Sleeping Beauty Wakes, at the Kirk Douglas Theater. Jeff directed the world premiere of Disney’s High School Musical: On Stage at Theatre of the Stars. He subsequently directed both the domestic national tour and international productions of Disney’s High School Musical: On Tour. Jeff is the Director/Choreographer of the Deaf West production of Pippin for Center Theatre Group at the Mark Taper Forum in January 2009. Jeff will also direct a reading of the new Wildhorn, Black and Menchell musical Bonnie & Clyde at Roundabout Theatre Company in February 2009. Jeff is an Associate Artist at Ford’s Theatre, where he will direct The Civil War next season. BRYAN LOUISELLE (Musical Director) In addition to adapting the music and writing new music and lyrics for Disney’s High School Musical On Stage and High School Musical 2 On Stage, Bryan wrote the music for Discover Theater, the documentary films Sacred Space, Saints and Strangers and Prisoners of Hope, Elaine May’s Adult Entertainment offBroadway, Simon Gray’s The Late Middle Classes for The Williamstown Theatre Festival, and Red Memories for The New York Stage and Film Company; The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular; and three song cycles — A Bestiary, My Night Forest and Quattro Sonetti. He wrote the music and lyrics for The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley. From 1984–2002, conductor, musical director, arranger, producer — variously: Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, The Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Super Bowl, Miss America Pageant, Silver Burdett Ginn and McGrawHill music eductation CDs, etc. 2002– 2007, the resident music supervisor, adaptor and recordings producer for

bios MTI/Disney KIDS, JR., and TYA musicals, including Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians, The Jungle Book, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, The Aristocats, Alice in Wonderland, Mulan, Seussical, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. (Choreographer) LISA STEVENS Credits: Disney’s High School Musical U.S. Tour, U.K. Tour, Spain & West End productions. Bombay Dreams U.S. Tour & Assoc. Choreo for the West End and Broadway productions. Off-Broadway: Bingo the Musical!, New York Theater Music Festival 2006 ‘Common Grounds’ (Best Choreography Award). Other Broadway titles: Fiddler on the Roof (Jessie Richardson Award), Hello Dolly, Cabaret, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Guys & Dolls, Jesus Christ Superstar. TV credits: The Swinging Nutcracker CBC, Top of the Pops BBC, The Royal Variety Performance for Her Majesty the Queen, Macy’s Passport w. Jennifer Lopez, Fashion Cares Bollywood Cowboy w. Pamela Anderson, Regis & Kelly, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Artistic Director: Canada Winter Games. lisastevens.biz. KENNETH FOY (Scenic Designer) Houston Grand Opera: Carmen, Madama Butterfly, Pagliacci, A Little Night Music and Porgy and Bess for Milan’s La Scala Opera. National touring productions of The Sound Of Music, The King and I, My Fair Lady, Bombay Dreams and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. The American Opera Center productions of Xerxes and Regina. Broadway productions of Candida, starring Joanne Woodward and Macbeth with Nicol Williamson. The David Merrick production of Oh, Kay!, Annie, An Evening With Jerry Herman and the Tony Award Winning productions of Gypsy, directed by Arthur Laurents and Dame Edna: The Royal Tour. West End production of Annie and the English National Theatre production of The Syringa Tree, which he also designed in New York Art direction for the Emmy winning Pulitzer Price

documentary, Moment of Impact, Annie in Australia, sets for Radio City Music Hall, video animation for The Mariah Carey Charm Bracelet Tour, production design for Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and the world premier production of Disney’s High School Musical. Foy is presently working on the national touring production of Disney’s Tarzan. WADE LABOISSONNIERE (Costume Designer) designed the stage adaptation of Disney’s High School Musical with touring companies in the U.S., U.K. and Spain as well as a West End production. Additionally he designed the national touring production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Off-Broadway credits include Zanna, Don’t!, Shakespeare’s R&J, The Asphalt Kiss, War in Paramus, The Pagans and Chekhov’s Rifle. Regional work includes productions for The Kennedy Center, Baltimore’s CenterStage, Goodspeed, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Ford’s Theatre, Dallas Theatre Center, Portland Center Stage, Yale Repertory Theatre and Berkshire Theater Festival. Prior to designing, Mr. Laboissonniere performed on Broadway in Cats, and On Your Toes as well in the national tours of La Cage aux Folles and 42nd Street. He is a graduate of the design program at Yale University School of Drama. KEN BILLINGTON (Lighting Designer) Broadway 82 productions including [Title of Show], Sunday in the Park with George, Chicago, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, Footloose, Candide (1997), Annie (1997) Hello Dolly! (1995), Moon Over Buffalo, Fiddler on the Roof (1990,1981,1976), Meet Me in St. Louis, My Fair Lady (1981), Sweeney Todd, Working, On the Twentieth Century, Side By Side By Sondheim. Over 100 touring shows including: High School Musical, Chicago, The Drowsy Chaperone, White Christmas, Doctor Dolittle, Some Like it Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 37

bios Hot, Porgy and Bess, and Riverdance for which he the lighting supervisor. OffBroadway 60 productions including: Fame, London Suite, Annie Warbucks, Snoopy!. Spectaculars: Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, Stars on Ice, Disneyland’s Fantasmic!, the Las Vegas spectacular Jubilee!, and Shamu Rocks! for Seaworld Orlando and San Diego. Awards: Tony, NY Drama Desk, Outer Critics, Los Angeles Drama Critics, Lumen (Architectural lighting) and Ace (Television Lighting). RICK CLARKE (Sound Designer) Since leaving the Royal National Theatre Rick has designed the sound for over 40 London West End productions, spends much time touring shows in the U.K., and works extensively throughout Europe. As well as the London Production and U.K. Tours of Chicago for the past ten years, last one in Japanese, Rick has opened 12 further international productions from Buenos Aires to Moscow. His show list also includes the U.K. and World tours of West Side Story, the U.K. tour and London productions of High School Musical, Rocky Horror Show, The Harlem Gospel Singers European Tour, The Tempest and It’s A Fine Life, The Far Pavilions, Murderous Instincts, the Olivier Award winning Our House, Masterpieces, Naked Justice, Peggy Sue Got Married, West Side Story West End and U.K. Tour, Spend Spend Spend, All You Need Is Love, Crazy For You, Me & My Girl, Lenny, Jesus Christ Superstar, Annie, Showboat, The Hired Man, Fame, High Society, Mack & Mabel, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, The King and I, My Fair Lady, Evita, Annie Get Your Gun, Fiddler on the Roof and Brigadoon. His other work includes designing the sound for live events as well as installed systems for new theatres, opera houses and clubs.

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KATIE WARD (Hair & Wig Designer) returns to TOTs for the second time as a member of the design staff. She is a graduate of North Carolina School of the Arts and some of her backstage credits include Broadway’s Wicked, Lion King, The Producers and National tours of Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, and TOTS Beauty and the Beast. She is currently working as the Assist. Hair and Makeup Supervisor for Jersey Boys Chicago. She would like to thank TOTS and the loving support of her dearest friends and family. BARRY MOSS, C.S.A. and BOB KALE (Casting) Broadway: A Tale of Two Cities, Souvenir starring Tony nominee Judy Kaye, August Wilson’s King Hedley II, Little Women, Crazy For You, Jekyll and Hyde, Titanic, and An Inspector Calls among others. Tours: Best Little Whorehouse starring Ann-Margret (and directed by Thommie Walsh — we “loved him madly” too), 3 Mo’ Tenors (Off-B’way as well), Lone Star Love (Pre-Broadway), the Atlanta Tots’ White Christmas tour as well as their upcoming Tarzan (Disney) tour, and 3 Mo’ Divas among others. Feature Films: Blood Simple, Dominick and Eugene, additional New York casting for the recent Adam Sandler feature films I Now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry, Don’t Mess with the Zohan among others. Television includes “Cosby Show” for 10 years and “Cosby Mysteries.”They have had the great pleasure of casting projects for both Elizabeth Taylor and Elmo. BILL NEWBERRY (Teen Ensemble Director) is delighted to be back with the Wildcats after being teen musical director for the first High School Musical. He is happy to be working with some familiar faces from HSM as well as some new ones. Recent projects for Bill have been Camp Broadway, TOTS’ Oklahoma!

bios and Les Miserables. Bill will next be seen in Naughty and Nice: A Christmas Cabaret for Syncronicity Theatre. Thanks as always to Chris and Nick, to Jeff, Bryan, and Lisa, and to the rest of the amazing cast and crew. Love to Pam, Brent and Gillian.

Management

BRIAN D. FREY (General Manager) Mr. Frey’s career in live theatrical entertainment spans well over 21 years from cruise line, theme park, and ice show entertainment to touring Broadway shows. He has worked onstage as a performer and has served as a Production Manager, Lighting Designer and pyrotechnician throughout his career. He was the Associate Lighting Designer for the renovation of the historic U.S. Grant Hotel in San Diego and spent 2 years as the Project Technical Coordinator for Cirque du Soleil and Celebrity Cruises’ Bar at the Edge of the Earth. He has been a proud member of the I.A.T.S.E., the union of professional stage employees for over 18 years. AMY A. WHITE (Company Manager) started her theater career as the Associate Company Manager for the National Tour of Master Class starring Faye Dunaway. After surviving that the rest has been a breeze. She recently was Company Manager for National tour of Twelve Angry Men (Richard Thomas). Other Credits include Disney’s High School Musical, Beauty and the Beast, Bombay Dreams, The King & I, My Fair Lady, Annie, A Chorus Line, Dreamgirls, The Soundof Music, Parade, Chicago and West Side Story. Away from the theater Amy has worked in the production of feature and commercial films as producer. JOHN R. EDKINS (Technical Director) Is the owner of JE Scenic Technologies, Inc.,

a theatrical scenic production services and storage company specializing in Broadway traveling productions and a wide range of projects from sets for television newsrooms to operas. He has built scenery for the Pittsburgh CLO for 30 years and has been their Production Supervisor for the past 20 years. He has since become one of the top Production Supervisors in the country. His credits as Technical Supervisor include The Phantom of the Opera, Cabaret, Big River, West Side Story, Annie and The Sound of Music. John has been involved with the Diocese of Pittsburgh for the past eight years in development and construction of the Millennium Crèche, the only existing replica of the Crèche that is displayed at the Vatican in Rome. John is also the Technical Supervisor in charge of all national tours for Theater of the Stars in Atlanta. Recently JE Scenic mounted a new concept and design of Les Misérables for Cameron Macintosh, which received outstanding reviews.

Producer

THEATER OF THE STARS (Christopher B. Manos, Producer; Nicholas F. Manos, President) is one of America’s premier notfor-profit Regional Theaters with a 56-year mission of producing and presenting the best of musical theater Based in Atlanta, TOTS mounts lavish productions of new and classic musicals at affordable prices with the goal of expanding traditional audiences, enhancing the availability of quality family entertainment, and exposing new audiences to the magic of live theater. Visit us at theaterofthe stars.com. SPECIAL THANKS TO: Disney Theatrical Productions and Music Theatre International for making this show possible!

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theater of the stars staff Producer.......................... Christopher B. Manos President . ............................Nicholas F. Manos General Manager............................ Brian D. Frey Office Manager....................... Marguerite Daniel Casting Associates...... .Barry Moss CSA & Bob Kale Marketing.......Karen Hatchett, The Glenn Agency Production Assistant...................Stephen Jones Staff For Disney’s HSM2 Company Manager............................. Amy White Assistant Company Manager........... Tiffany Grant Associate Director........................... Noah Racey Assistant to the Director..................Nick Stimler Associate Choreographer...............Bobby Pestka Assistant Choreographer................Ryan Dormes Production Stage Manager.......... Sarah Marshall Stage Manager........................Heather J. Weiss 1st Assistant Stage Manager.............. Dan Zittel Dance Captain........................... Marjorie Failoni Musical Director......................... Bryan Louiselle Associate Musical Director...... Robert Sprayberry Drummer.................................. Louis B. Crocco Teen Ensemble Director................. Bill Newberry Moving Light Programmer.............. Greg Bloxham Associate Scenic Designer.........Stephen Cowles Associate Scenic Designer/Model Maker........... Casey Smith Assistants to the Costume Designer.... Andrea Lauer and Melissa Trn Associate Lighting Designer............... Paul Miller Associate Lighting Designers NYC..................... John Demous, Anthony Pearson Production Electrician....................... Fraser Weir Assistant Sound Designer................ Janet Smith NYC Production Assistant..........Christa Hinckley

Special thanks to: Hammond B-3 Organ Provided by Crossover Entertainment Group Hotlantans Rehearsal Facilities provided by St. Mark UMC, Atlanta, GA Tech Facility – Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News, VA Enterprise – Rick Sosa Batteries Plus Hotel Indigo – Susan Zuppardo Pianos provided by Steinway Piano Galleries Cough drops provided by Riccola, USA

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Crew for disney’s hsm2 Head Carpenter................................ Don Martin Assistant Carpenter..........................Rich Aversa Flyman............................................Jimmy Little Head Electrician...............................Chris Green Assistant Electrician/Front Light Operator...Jada Cox Assistant Electrician................... Mark Wolverton Head Sound Engineer/Mixer...... Edmund Chapman Assistant Sound/Monitors.........Timothy Schmidt Prop Head................................... Eric Shannon Assistant Props.......................Juli R. Friedlander Wardrobe Supervisor........................ Jean Evans Assistant Wardrobe...................... Betty Johnson Hair & Wig Supervisor.......................Jim Belcher Other Credits Program Design...........................Encore Atlanta Advertising Design........... Keyboard Composition Trucking................................................. Xtreme Payroll....................................... Ceridian Payroll Lighting Equipment......................................PRG Sound Equipment................... Sound Associates Soft Goods painted by.......... Michael Hagen, Inc. Travel/Logistics................................ Road Rebel Rehearsal Studios.....................Chelsea Studios Scenery Construction...... JE Scenic Technologies Digital Scenic Components........... Backdrop, Inc. Additional Costumes......... John Kristiansen, Inc. Streamers provided by...................... Flutter Fetti MUSICIANS FOR DISNEY’S HSM2 Conductor/Keyboard I................. Bryan Louiselle Keyboard II............................ Robert Sprayberry Percussion................................... Scott Douglas Trumpet............................................ MIke Barry Trumpet...........................................Andy Hagan Trombone.................................... Eric Alexander Saxophones................................... Sam Skelton Guitar I................................... Dave Frackenphol Guitar II................................ Steve Cunningham Musical Contractor...........................Tony Carere The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union. United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre. Backstage Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.). 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. This production is produced by a member of the Broadway League in collaboration with our professional union-represented employees.

THEATER OF THE STARS BOARD OF TRUSTEES James C. Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman John C. Breckenridge, Ken Haldin, Joe Hall, Maddie Hamill, Virginia Hepner, Ingrid Saunders Jones, Henri Jova, John McColskey, Adam Orkin, Dennis Reagan, Dr. John E. Skandalakis, Dom H. Wyant, David Yu, William Orkin: (Emeritus), Glen P. Robinson: (Emeritus), Dr. Robert L. Bunnen: (Emeritus), Aaron J. Johnson: (Emeritus)

executive leadership CHRISTOPHER B. MANOS Producer

Mr. Manos has been in Atlanta for more than 40 years. He has produced over 700 works of theater, ballet and opera. He has been recognized with numerous civic awards, including the Atlanta Critics Award for the development of the art of theater in Atlanta and the Governor’s Award in the Arts. He has been instrumental in the creation of such organizations as the Winter Play Season, Grand Opera in the Park, Just Us Theater Company and the Fall Film Festival – just to name a few! During the early months of the Woodruff Arts Center, Mr. Manos was responsible for 12 productions of theater, ballet and opera in that facility. Mr. Manos is a member of the League of American Theatres and Producers, the Independent Presenters Network and the National Alliance of Musical Theatre Pro ducers. In 1999, Mr. Manos received the Coca-Cola Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award from the Arts & Business Council of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. In 2005, Mr. Manos was the first recipient of the GAELA Award presented by the Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts. This year, Mr. Manos was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the League of American Theatres and Producers. Mr. Manos was married for 45 years to the late Glenn Ryman Manos. He has two sons, Chris Jr. and Nick, a daughter, Ann, and is the very proud grandfather of seven grandsons and four granddaughters.

NICHOLAS F. MANOS President

Mr. Manos is a graduate of the Westminster Schools in Atlanta and the University of North Carolina. His business career spans two decades in sales management with a multi-national employee benefits company. In the fall of 2000, he returned to Atlanta to become the managing director of Theater of the Stars. In 2008, he assumed the role of president. Since 2000, Mr. Manos has been heavily involved with the touring aspect of the company and has been the driving force behind many of the artistic and cultural marvels brought to the Theater of the Stars stage, including Disney's High School Musical, the coproductions of Deaf West’s Big River, The King And I with Sandy Duncan, and Bombay Dreams. Mr. Manos is the founder of the Junior Theatre Festival, an event that takes place every January in Atlanta, and brings drama students from all over the country together to perform, learn and celebrate theater. Mr. Manos has served on the boards of the Houston Grand Opera and Theatre Under The Stars in Houston. He and his wife Laura have three children, Andy, Kate and Sam, and one dog, Peach.

STAFF

Scott Bowker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Director Mary O’Hara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accounting Manager Marguerite Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Manager The Glenn Agency/Karen Hatchett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advertising & Public Relations Brian D. Frey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Manager Melaine Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Development Henry Rowe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. to the Administrative Director Glenn Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. to the Administrative Director Thomas Pinckney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Projects Coordinator Tanya McKinley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bookkeeper Linnette Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant Sam Patton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant Nina Sarokin Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant Stephen Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Assistant

Theater of the Stars wishes to express its gratitude th to the Sponsors of its 56 Season:

The City of Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs Office of the Mayor

If you wish to support Theater of the Stars’ artistic contributions to our community, please send your tax deductible donation to:

Theater of the Stars P.O. BOX 11748 Atlanta, GA 30355

info@theaterofthestars.com

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Fight the epidemic that’s killing our kids BY TAYLOR DAHL

According to the Centers for Disease Month. To raise awareness, Children’s Control, 36 percent of adolescents Health Care of Atlanta is offering aged 6 to 19 are overweight; 16.3 programs to educate children and percent of children aged 2 to 19 are their families about the benefits of obese. That means half of our nation’s healthy living. youth are either obese or overweight. “We are encouraging lifestyle changes Georgia is no exception. It has the for a daily living.” — Kimberly New 12th highest rate of overweight youth in the nation. “There are many factors Fit Kids is a six-week program for to obesity,” says Ruth Bell, program children aged 6-12 that encourages coordinator for child health promotion healthier eating choices, physical of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. activity and boosts kids’ self-esteem. “The primary reason is the caloric “One of the lessons we do involves imbalance. This is happening because pictures,” Bell says. “We lay a variety of sedentary behaviors, portion sizes of pictures of people in different sizes, and genetic predispositions.” shapes and appearances. We ask the November is Childhood Obesity children to pick out who is healthy, 42 ENCORE ATLANTA

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who’s not healthy and who they’re unsure of. We teach them that size doesn’t equal health.” In addition to Fit Kids, Children’s also offers TIPPS, a program for older kids aged 12 to 17 who are at risk

“All children are at risk for obesity,” says Kimberly New, clinical program manager for Children’s Healthy Lifestyle Team. “[It] can reduce a life by two to five years.” Obesity has been linked to health conditions such as diabetes, respiratory problems coronary “Teach children the difference between fruits heart disease, and vegetables. [Put] a lot of colors on their hypertension, plates and a choice of a lean protein with and endometrial, something whole grain.” — Ruth Bell breast and colon cancers in both for diabetes. The programs may be adults and children. “There are also targeted to specific age groups, but psychological and social impacts they embrace educating the entire that can really affect the growth and family, acknowledging that the most development of a child,” New adds. affective way to combat childhood The biggest key to success is the obesity is to help the family make commitment to change. If your family better lifestyle choices. is ready, go to choa.org/fitkids.

Children’s Healthcare recommends a balanced plate, which should include a 1⁄2 plate of colorful fruit and/or vegetables, a 1⁄4 plate of lean protein and a 1⁄4 plate of grains.

GOLDEN RULES The following brief, but important article has been published to assist in audience etiquette. To this day we get at least one phone call a week asking for reprint rights. These calls and letters come from orchestras and theaters, opera and ballet companies all over the United States and Canada, big and little troupes alike. The message, telegraphed between the lines, seems to be an S.O.S.: American audiences are out of control. Are they? Here’s a refresher course. Please read on, and remember, part of one’s pact as an audience member is to take seriously the pleasure of others, a responsibility fulfilled by quietly attentive (or silently inattentive) and selfcontained behavior. After all, you can be as demonstrative as you want during bows and curtain calls. 1. Go easy with the atomizer; many people are highly allergic to perfume and cologne. 2. If you bring a child, make sure etiquette is part of the experience. Children love learning new things. 3. Unwrap all candies and cough drops before the curtain goes up or the concert begins. 4. Make sure cell phones, beepers, and watch alarms are OFF. And don't jangle the bangles. 5. The overture is part of the performance. Please cease talking at this point. 6. Note to lovebirds: When you lean your heads together, you block the view of the person behind you. Leaning forward also blocks the view.

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Allan C. Vella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Manager Adina Alford Erwin . . . . . . . . Assistant General Manager Pat “Sunshine” Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . Box Office Manager Robert Burnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller Jennifer S. Farmer . . . . . . . . . Director of Sales/Ballrooms Oliver Diamantstein . . . . . . . . Director/Food and Beverage Len Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Operations Pat Prill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Greta Duke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant House Manager Kristen Delaney . . . . . . . . . . Director of Marketing & PR Ken Shook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patron Services Director Shelly Kleppsattel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager, Administrative and Community Services Jamie Vosmeier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Group Sales Director Molly Fortune . . . . . . . Preservation Department Manager Andrew Nielsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Production Manager Rebecca J. Graham . . . . . . Assistant Production Manager Amy Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Production Manager Gary Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Carpenter Larry Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Flyman Scott Hardin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Property Master Ray T. Haynie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Electrician Cary Oldknow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Electrician Rodney Amos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Sound Engineer Larry Douglas Embury . . . . . . . . . . Organist In Residence

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Arthur Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman of the Board Alan E. Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Robert L. Foreman Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Vice President Beauchamp C. Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Vice President John A. Busby Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Vice President Julia Sprunt Grumbles . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th Vice President Robert Minnear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Edward Hutchison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Treasurer Edward L. White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Clara Hayley Axam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Secretary Robyn Rieser Barkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member at Large Walter R. Huntley, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member at Large Sylvia Anderson, Ada Lee Correll, Richard Courts IV, Keith Cowan, F. Sheffield Hale, John R. Holder, Florence Inman, Steve Koonin, Charles Lawson, Starr Moore, Joe G. Patten, Carl V. Patton, Glen J. Romm, Nancy Gordy Simms, Clyde C. Tuggle, Carolyn Lee Wills, Lee Winfield.

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS

Anne Cox Chambers, Arnall (Pat) Connell, Rodney Mims Cook Jr., Jere A. Drummond, Richard O. Flinn III, Joseph V. Myers Jr., Edward J. Negri, Edgar Neiss, Herman J. Russell, Preston Stevens Jr.

7. THOU SHALT NOT TALK, or hum, or sing along, or beat time with a body part. 8. Force yourself to wait for a pause or intermission before rifling through a purse, backpack or shopping bag. 9. Yes, the parking lot gets busy and public transportation is tricky, but leaving while the show is in progress is discourteous.

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10. Honor the old standby: Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 45

Old State House Museum

FEELING PRESIDENTIAL? Spend a weekend in Little Rock BY KRISTI CASEY SANDERS

DAY ONE: DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK

9 a.m. Start off your day with a bagel and cream cheese ($1.85), or a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich ($3.79) from the Community Bakery Café. Stop by its bakery counter and order some baklava or French silk pie for later. 10:30 a.m. The best way to see Downtown Little Rock is by hopping on and off the River Rail Electric Streetcar ($2 for a day pass, free for kids 4 years and under). Start off by riding the streetcar to the World and Third avenues stop, home of the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Heifer International Headquarters. 46 ENCORE ATLANTA

11 a.m. Take a tour of Heifer International, a nonprofit institution that trains people how to sustain themselves and their communities by providing “no-interest living loans” in the form of livestock, animal husbandry and agricultural training, and gender equality and HIV/AIDS education. Free tours (11 a.m. and 3 p.m. M-F) educate visitors about Heifer’s mission and the building’s extensive green initiatives. If you are traveling with kids, you may want to follow up a tour with a trip to Heifer Ranch (free, 40 min. from Little Rock in Perryville), where visitors can interact with water buffalo, goats, chickens and camels, and explore

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ad Napoleon decided not to sell his American holdings, Little Rock, Ark., would have been known to successive generations as La Petit Roche, a more romantic and evocative term for the view Arkansas River travelers have of the town. Best known as President Clinton’s hometown, it is a great destination for families, history buffs and nature lovers.

Heifer International

William J. Clinton Presidential Center

a global village. (On Dec. 5 and 6, the ranch will host a free Living Nativity drive-through event from 6-8 p.m.)

12 p.m. Cross the street and visit

the William J. Clinton Presidential Center ($7 adults, $5 college students and seniors 62+, $3 ages 6-17, free for ages 6 and under). Interactive exhibits focus on President Clinton’s life and political career, life in the White House, and environmental and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Until Feb. 8, “The Art of the Chopper,” an exhibit featuring 30 custom motorcycles with an analysis of their design and style, will be on display. Two self-guided tours are available: a audio tour and a “Ideas Matter” tour, which is designed for children grades 3-7. After exploring the museum, stroll through the park’s grounds before taking the streetcar to W. Markham at Spring stop.

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1:15 p.m. Walk a couple of blocks

west to Doe’s Eat Place, home of sizzling steaks ($14.50-$18.50 per pound) and “world-famous” tamales (three with chili for $3.75). The diner is a favorite of politicos (it’s close to the capitol building), and in its back rooms, Clinton supporters helped him chart his path to the White House. Photos, memorabilia and bumper stickers such as “I slept with

Historic Arkansas Museum

Getting there DRIVING TIME BETWEEN ATLANTA AND LITTLE ROCK (one way): 7.5 hours. AVG. COST OF FUEL (one way): $70.66-$77.42 FLIGHT TIME BETWEEN ATLANTA AND LITTLE ROCK: 1 hr. 30 min AVG. AIRLINE TICKET (roundtrip): $388-$500 BUDGET TRAVEL TIP: Flying in to Memphis (136 miles from Little Rock) may save you $200+ off your airfare. Kenneth Starr” add to the charm of this unassuming neighborhood institution.

2-5 p.m. Hop back on the streetcar and visit the Old State House Museum (free). Collections range from Arkansas First Ladies’ gowns to Civil War battle flags and African-American quilts. Learn about frontier life in Arkansas at the Historic Arkansas Museum ($2.50 adults, $1.50 seniors 65+, $1 children under 18), which has guided living history tours of five pre-Civil War houses (hourly till 4 p.m.), and galleries of Arkansasmade decorative, fine and mechanical art. If you’re a shopper, step off briefly at the River Market to browse the galleries and souvenir shops. Don’t miss the booklover’s Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 47

5 p.m. The River Rail’s Blue line cross-

es the Arkansas River and has several stops in North Little Rock. Step off at the Main at 5th stop and choose a place to dine in the historic Argenta district. Cregeen’s Irish Pub (entrees $7-$19) was constructed in Dublin, disassembled and shipped to North Little Rock; it features Irish cuisine, sports broadcasts and live music. Ristorante Capeo (entrees $20-$42) is a casual dress restaurant serving fine Italian cuisine.

9 p.m. and beyond If you’ve still got

the energy to explore Little Rock’s nightlife, take the streetcar back to the River Market district. Sticky Fingerz Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicken Shack (ages 21+, cover $5-$15) features live music acts almost nightly; shows range from dub-conscious soul to progressive and punk rock. Willy D’s Dueling Piano Bar (ages 21+, call for cover) offers high-energy piano shows upstairs and an ultra-lounge downstairs. Revolution Music Room (ages 21+, cover $15-20) is a live concert venue connected to Rumba Mexi-Cuban Kitchen. Entertainment ranges from multi-media shows to rap and rock bands. 48 ENCORE ATLANTA

Museum of Discovery

Central High School

DAY TWO: HISTORY AND CULTURE

10:30 a.m. Enjoy a leisurely brunch at Aydelotte’s (entrées $9-$14), a New Orleans-style fine-dining restaurant in a 1930s house.

12 p.m. Kick off the morning’s sight

seeing with a visit to the USS Razorback, a 311-ft. submarine that houses the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum ($2-$6). Tours spotlight the submarine’s naval history and the living conditions of submariners.

1 p.m. Explore the Quapaw Quarter

of historic homes along Center Street. Highlights include the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion (1800 Center St.), the ornate Ragland House (1617 Center St.) and the stately Hornibrook House (2120 Louisiana St.).

2 p.m. It’s difficult to comprehend how heated the topic of segregation was only a generation ago. Visit local sites important to the 1957 desegregation crisis of Central High School on a bicycle tour, guided by park rangers. The recently

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paradise River Market Books & Gifts, which is attached to the Cox Creative and Showcase Arkansas galleries. Also in the River Market district is the Museum of Discovery ($8 adults, $7 ages 1-12 and 65+, free on the second Sunday of the month from 1-5 p.m.), an interactive museum with exhibits on health, engineering, insects and wild animals and Arkansas’ Native American population.

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Peabody Hotel ducks

opened Visitors Center has powerful oral history exhibits and a documentary movie that puts the bravery of the Little Rock Nine in perspective.

Arkansas Queen

tain to their home on the ballroom level. Contact the hotel in advance, if you or your loved one is interested in acting as honorary duckmaster for the ceremony.

3 p.m. Fuel up with a slice of pizza 6:30 p.m. Cap off your Little Rock ($1.37) and a pint of homebrewed beer ($3.50) at Vino’s and then explore the Arkansas portion of the Trail of Tears or the Arkansas Arts Center’s contemporary art galleries (free).

5 p.m. Watch the Peabody Hotel Little

Rock ducks parade from the lobby foun-

adventure with dinner cruise aboard the Arkansas Queen, which serves threecourse dinners ($25-$35) and provides after dinner entertainment. Have more time to spend? Take a day trip to Hot Springs. Read all about it at EncoreAtlanta.com.

Tours at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. • Ristorante Capeo 425 Main • Arkansas Arts Center 9th and • Heifer Ranch Perryville, Commerce, 501-372-4000, St., 501-376-3463, capeo.us. arkarts.com. 501-889-5124, heifer.org. Dinner only; closed Sundays. • Arkansas Inland Maritime Closed Sundays. • River Market 400 President Museum 120 Riverfront Park • Historic Arkansas Museum Clinton Ave., 501-375-2552, rivermarket.info. Dr. North, 501-371-8320, 200 E. Third St., 501-324aimm.museum. 9351, arkansashistory.com. • River Market Books & Gifts • Ayedelotte’s 5524 JFK Blvd., • Little Rock Convention & 120 Commerce St., 501-918501-975-5524, aydelottes.net. Visitors Bureau Markham 3093, cals.lib.ar.us. • Central High School National and Broadway, 501-376-4781, • River Rail Electric Streetcar 901 littlerock.com. Maple, 501-375-6717, cat.org. Historic Site 2125 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Dr., 501-374• Loca Luna 3519 Old Cantrell • Sticky Fingerz Rock ‘n’ 1957, nps.gov/chsc. Roll Chicken Shack 107 S. Rd., 501-663-4666, localuna.com. • Community Bakery Café Commerce St., 501-244-9550, stickyfingerz.com. 1200 Main St., 501-375-7105, • Museum of Discovery 500 communitybakery.com. President Clinton Ave., 501• Trail of Tears Association 396-7050, amod.org. Open M-T 6 a.m.-8 p.m., F-Sa 1100 North University, Ste. 143, 501-666-9032, 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Su. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. • Old State House Museum nationaltota.org. • Cregeen’s Irish Pub 300 W. Markham St., 501-3249685, oldstatehouse.com. 301 Main & Broadway, • Vino’s Pizza, Pub & Brewery 501-376-7468, cregeens.com. • Peabody Hotel Little Rock Three 923 W 7th St., 501-3758466, vinosbrewpub.com. • Doe’s Eat Place 1023 W. Statehouse Plaza, 501-9064000, peabodylittlerock.com. Markham St., 501-376-1195, • William J. Clinton Presidential doeseatplace.net. Closed Sunday. • Quapaw Quarter Association Center & Park, 1200 President • The Empress of Little Rock 501-371-0075, quapaw.com. Clinton Ave., 501-374-4242, clintonpresidentialcenter.org. 2120 S. Louisiana, 877-374- • Revolution Music Room 7966, theempress.com. • Willy D’s Dueling Piano Bar (RumbaRevolution) 300 • Heifer International One World 322 President Clinton Ave., President Clinton Ave. 501-823Ave., 501-907-2600, heifer.org. 0090, rumbarevolution.com. 501-244-9550.

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A WEEKEND IN LITTLE ROCK DIRECTORY

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We offer more than 50 classes in the visual and performing arts, as well as private lessons, all taught by professional artists. Come to our Open House and explore the arts at Lovett— just one component of our whole education for the whole child.

Open House Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, K–Grade 5, 9:00–11:00 AM Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, Grades 6–12, 1:00–3:00 PM The Lovett School practices a nondiscriminatory admission policy. Financial aid is available.

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‘Tis the season to agonize over finding the perfect gift for everyone nice you know. Here are some suggestions to get you started. ✓ Mednikow has been serving the South since 1891, under the leadership of the same family of jewelers for more than 100 years. Their dazzling collection of rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces — most of which are created in-house — are sure to bring a smile to lips of your beloved. Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Rd. N.E., Ste. E-4; 404-364-9900, mednikow.com.

✓ If your honey’s into prestige brands, such as Cartier, Choppard, Gucci, H. Stern, Mont Blanc, and Van Cleef & Arpels, head to Mayor’s, which has an impressive collection of luxurious accessories and timepieces. The company also 52 ENCORE ATLANTA

supports the No Dirty Gold campaign’s Golden Rules, a set of social, environmental and human rights principals to guide more responsible gold production. Buckhead: 3225 Peachtree Rd., 404-2614911; Lenox Square Mall: 3393 Peachtree Rd., NE, 404-233-8201; Perimeter Mall: 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., 770-396-8011; North Point Mall: 1152 North Point Circle, 770-6671887; Mall of Georgia: 3333 Buford Drive, Ste. 1037, 770-271-0966; mayors.com.

✓ David Yurman’s newest collection of faceted gold is the perfect stocking stuffer. David Yurman designs range from boho-chic, as seen on Kate Moss and Sienna Miller, or classy and understated, as worn by Charlize Theron and Naomi Watts. Lenox Square Mall: 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-812-9225; davidyurman.com.

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✓ If you have multiple people to shop for, head to Atlantic Station. The outdoor shopping center has H&M, Dillard’s, Banana Republic, Guess and other clothing stores. When you need a break, refuel at one of its many res-

ARTS AND ENTERTA RT INMENT RTA ✓ Who says you can’t multitask? See a show at the Fox Theatre and, while you’re there, do some holiday shopping. At Atlanta Ballet Nutcracker performances, special commemorative nutcrackers and Christmas ornaments are for sale in the lobby. Purchase branded items such as bath and body products, water globes and books for Mannheim Steamroller fans online (mannheimsteamroller.com). Or take home a

✓ More than a fashion statement, Alternative Earth’s apparel is 100 percent organic cotton. A portion of the clothing line’s sales goes to benefit a variety of environmental organizations. 1650 Indian Brook Way, Ste. 500, 678-380-1890, alternativeapparel.com.

taurants, such as Doc Green’s, STRIP, Lobby at Twelve, California Pizza Kitchen or Boneheads. 16th-18th St. between Northside Dr. and Spring St, atlanticstation.com.

piece of the Fox: Lobby kiosks sell commemorative Fox Theatre books, FOX belt buckles, CDs of Mighty Mo organ music, and more. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, foxtheatre.org.

✓ Music buffs will love “Here Comes Treble” T-shirts from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Store. The gift shop also has a collection of the symphony’s recordings, books about prominent musical figures, silk scarves and toys for kids. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St., 404-733-4345, atlantasymphony.org.

HINT: If you’ve got someone who’s hard to shop for, why not get a gift certificate for a great meal or a fabulous hotel? If you’re stumped for ideas, thumb through this magazine and you’ll see some great ones.

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ON THE ROAD ✓ Maserati’s sport luxury sedan, the Quattroporte, just debuted a new look at the Paris Motor Show. Featuring modern lines, enhanced engineering and a new engine, this car is built to thrill. Maserati of Atlanta, 11875 Alpharetta Highway, 678-802-5000, maserati.com.

✓ Keep laptops, credit cards and other items safe and secure while traveling with PacSafe’s line of anti-theft travel accessories. Items include travel safes, anti-theft camera straps and a line of tamper-proof handbags, duffel bags, backpacks and briefcases. Purchase online at pacsafe.com.

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F O R YO U R I N F O R M AT I O N The Theatre A fully restored 1929 “Movie Palace,” the Fox Theatre, with 4,678 seats, is a multiple-purpose facility, housing Broadway shows, ballet, symphonies, concerts, movies, and private corporate events. Private Rooms The Fox Theatre has three private rental spaces, with accommodations for 25 to 1,200 guests. Our Egyptian Ballroom and Grand Salon are beautifully decorated and can be set up to your specifications. The brand new Landmarks Lounge is adjacent to the lobby and is perfect for a small pre-show and intermission event. All rooms include the Fox Theatre’s professional sales and coordination staff. To book your ”Fabulous Fox“ evening, please call 404.881.2100 or visit us at www.foxtheatre.org. The Box Office The Fox Theatre Box Office is located in the arcade entrance to the theater. The Box Office is open for walk up ticket sales Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Fox Theatre Box Office is not open on Sundays unless there is a performance. During Events, the Box Office opens two hours prior to show time. Doors to the Fox open one hour prior to show time. Tickets for all performances at the Fox may be purchased at any TICKETMASTER outlet, by calling TICKETMASTER at 404.817.8700 or 404.249.6400, or by visiting the Fox Theatre Box Office in person during regular Box Office hours. You may purchase tickets for a particular nights performance that night only until 8pm at the box office. Concessions Concession stands are located in the Spanish Room, adjacent to the main lobby, and on the mezzanine lobby level. Restrooms Restrooms are located on the main lobby and mezzanine lobby levels. Restrooms are also located on the Gallery level. Restrooms for patrons who are physically challenged are located in the Spanish Room. Gift Shop The Fox Theatre operates a gift shop selling history books, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and an assortment of other theaterrelated merchandise. The gift shop is located in the main lobby and is open at each performance. Tours Tours of the Fox Theatre are available through the Atlanta Preservation Center. Tours are conducted Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Tours begin in the Peachtree Street Arcade entrance to the theater. For more information on tours and to confirm the tour schedule, please call the Atlanta Preservation Center at 404.688.3353.

Smoking In accordance with the Fulton County Clean Air Ordinance, the Fox Theatre is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. Special Needs Ken Shook, Patron Services Director, is our liaison to the disabled community. He can be reached at 404.881.2118 and can provide information on such topics as the locations and prices of accessible seating and other programs for the disabled. The Fox Theatre also has a new brochure detailing all of these programs for our patrons with special needs. They are available at the Guest Relations Table. Fox Ambassadors are located at the Guest Relations Table in the main lobby at the Fox Theatre Merchandise Kiosk to offer their assistance, theater information, and several rental items to enhance your performance enjoyment. An audio clarification device (Phonic Ear) is available for patrons with hearing disabilities. It is available, free of charge, on a first-come, first-serve basis on the evening of a performance, or you may reserve a device by calling the Patron Services Director. A limited number of booster seats are also available free of charge. Binoculars are available for sale. All items require a form of identification to be held until the item is returned. Elevators Elevators are located at the north end of each lobby. The elevators are available during all performances and make it possible to access each lobby without the use of stairs. Parking Parking is available within a four-block radius in all directions of the Fox Theatre. Advanced reserved parking is available for sale at the Fox Box Office or by calling TICKETMASTER at 404.817.8700. The Fox Theatre assumes no responsibility for vehicles parked in any of the privately owned parking lots operating in the Fox Theatre district. Performance Notes All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket in order to be admitted to the Theatre. Please be aware that not all events are suitable for children. Infants will not be admitted to adult programs/performances. Parents will be asked to remove children who create a disturbance. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management, in conjunction with the wishes of the producers. Please turn off all pagers and cell phones prior to the beginning of each performance. Please limit conversation during the performances. Camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited.

Lost and Found Lost and Found items are turned in to the House Manager’s office. To check on lost items, please call the House Manager at 404.881.2075. Lost and Found items will be retained for 30 days. Emergency Information In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit. Do Not Run.

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We invite you to walk across the street after the show to enjoy one of our signature desserts at The Savoy Purchase one dessert & receive one complimentary dessert as our guest. On your next Fox Theatre evening; join us for dinner at The Savoy. As always, theatre patrons who dine with us will receive two hours of complimentary parking in our deck.

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