ENSEMBLE THEATRE CINCINNATI
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presents the 25th Anniversary of
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Expectations
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Created in 1996 by D. Lynn Meyers & David Kisor
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An Annual Benefit for Tender Mercies
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“Christmas Tidbits” (by D. Lynn Meyers)
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Kayla Marie Klammer Alexis Jade Colón Becca Howell Victoria Hawley Zoe Rose Davidson
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“Gee Whiz, It’s Christmas”
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Torie Wiggins
(by Carla Thomas, Steve Copper, & Vincent Trauth)
Greetings from Tender Mercies
Russell Winters
“Christmas Time is Here”
Jared D. Doren
(by Lee Mendelson & Vince Guaraldi)
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“Echoes & Tales of Christmas” (by D. Lynn Meyers)
Alexis Jade Colón Patrick E. Phillips Kate Wilford Alexia Vlahos Darnell Pierre Benjamin Michael G. Bath
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“If We Make It Through December” Lauren Carr & Becca Schall (by Merle Haggard and The Strangers)
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
Stormie Brennan
(by Tommie Connor)
“Fannie May’s Christmas” (by Katherine Davis Tillman)
Burgess Byrd
“Ave Maria”
Amy J. Barbian
(by Franz Schubert)
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“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” (lyrics by Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel, music by Albert Hague)
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“Introduction to Angels” (by D. Lynn Meyers)
“World’s Greatest Dad”
Darnell Pierre Benjamin Michael G. Bath Griff Bludworth
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Aiden Dalton & Karson McCall
Andrew Maloney
(Elf: The Broadway Musical; lyrics by Chad Beguelin, music by Matthew Skylar)
“Tonight You Belong to Me”
❄ Maya Farhat & Patrick E. Phillips
(by Billy Rose)
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“The Season of Light”
Josh Beasley
(by Josh Beasley)
“Get Happy/Happy Days are Here Again”
Rachael Petranek & Nora Weisz
“We Need a Little Christmas”
Erin Carr, Lauren Carr, & Michael Carr
("Get Happy" by Harold Arlen & Ted Koehler; "Happy Days" by Milton Ager & Jack Yellen)
(by Jerry Herman)
“The Nick of Time”
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Annie Fitzpatrick
(by D. Lynn Meyers)
“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?”
Sara Mackie
(by Frank Loesser)
“Story of the Stocking” (by Unknown) “Look Inside” (by David Kisor)
Samantha Russell
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David Kisor & Company
“Expectations of Christmas” (by D. Lynn Meyers)
Daniela Nenova
“We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
Company
Special Acknowledgement
Steve Goers
(by Clement Clarke Moore)
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Happy 35th Anniversary to Tender Mercies! TENDER MERCIES 29 W. 12th Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 All donations made tonight will be passed on to play a supporting role in the Tender Mercies mission of transforming the lives of homeless adults with mental illness by providing security, dignity, and community in a place they call home. We encourage you to visit www.tendermerciesinc.org to learn more about the organization and those it serves.
From the Ensemble Family to Yours, We Wish You a Happy Holiday Season!
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