My Favorite Things: The Holidays Go Broadway! by Mad Cow Theatre

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THE HARRIETT DECEMBER 17-31 , 2021 Directed by Tony Simotes Musical Director Ricky Pope Choreography by Gina Hatch 1

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Mad Cow Theatre Mad Cow Theatre was founded on the belief that the theatre is a dynamic and powerful means of social understanding, as well as a hugely entertaining art form. Through the combination of passionate, skillful acting and compelling, insightful writing, nurtured by an attentive and ever-changing process, Mad Cow presents entertaining works of theatre to an ever-widening audience — promoting, enhancing, and celebrating the human condition through art. Mad Cow Theatre is supported in part with public funds from the State

of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs; the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; the Florida Arts Council; the National Endowment for the Arts, the Downtown Development Board; and Orange County through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program. A great nation deserves great art! Mad Cow is a 501(c)(3) organization and welcomes all donations including funds, materials, time, and goodwill. We are especially delighted when audience members bring others to share the theatrical experience.

Mad Cow Theatre Staff Director of Production & Facilities Paul Bedford Artistic Director Dr. Julius John Executive Director Mitzi Maxwell Director of Creative Development Tony Simotes

Production Stage Manager Debbie Briley

Entertainment Manager John Holley Patron Services Assistants Phoebe Davidson Charis Watler

Manager of Art & Design Lisa Buck Patron Experience Manager Farah Matias

Photographer Tom Hurst

Board Members Kathy Godfrey Mitzi Maxwell Susi Rivera Karenna Senors Founding Members Rus Blackwell Trudy Bruner Alan Bruun Dennis Neal

Education Coordinator Jennifer Coe

Out of respect for the audience and the artists, patrons who leave the theatre during the performance and patrons who arrive late will be re-admitted at the house manager’s discretion. Video and photography are strictly prohibited.

My Favorite Things The Holidays Go Broadway! DECEMBER 17-31, 2021 THE HARRIETT - FEATURING Tyler Capraro Samantha Jenkins

Edwin Perez Josh Rapp

Kate Stenzel Savannah Stevens

Scenic Design Paul Bedford

Properties Master Lisa Buck

Stage Manager Molly McCormick

Costume Design Carmen Hill

Lighting Design Debbie Briley

Sound Design William Anthony

Director Tony Simotes** Musical Director Ricky Pope Choreographer Gina Hatch

My Favorite Things PRODUCTION TEAM Production and Facilities Manager................................................ Paul Bedford Production Stage Manager......................................................... Debbie Briley Audio Engineer............................................................................. John Holley

My Favorite Things-The Holidays Go Broadway is performed with one 15 minute intermission.

THANK YOUS Mad Cow Theatre has forged many alliances and made many friends. This endeavor would not be possible without the generous spirit, passion, and goodwill of the following individuals and organizations. 3cStudios 55 West L2 Studios, Inc. Apopka High School Asolo Repertory Theatre Susan Burke Church Street District Crewative City Project The City of Orlando MaryElla “Emmy”

CollinsDoubletree by Hilton Orlando Downtown Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Downtown Development Board Biff & Kathy Godfrey Holland & Knight Holland & Reilly Lake Mary Life

Bill & Claudia Lefkowitz Ian McCook Peg O’Keef Orange County Arts and Culture Orlando Ballet Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Orlando Shakespeare Theater Krystal Rajkowski

The Russian Ballet of Orlando Seminole State College Mike Schneider Tom Hurst Photography Trinity Preparatory School Valencia College Jonathan White Paul Williams

My Favorite Things WILLIAM ANTHONY (Sound Design) began a career in sound technology over two decades ago. After years of honing his craft in the corporate events industry, William got the opportunity to work as a sound designer and sound engineer for several musical theatre productions in the Central Florida area. His passion for music production and sound design joined with his technical skill proved to be a recipe for success and creative fulfillment. After taking several years off from the industry to start a family, William returns to the Central Florida theatrical scene with Mad Cow Theatre’s production of A Year With Frog and Toad.

throughout NYC in off off-Broadway theater productions. As assistant to the managing director of Circle in the Square Theatre, her production highlights include: The Rose Tattoo by Tennessee Williams, starring Mercedes Ruehl; The Shadow Box by Michael Cristofer, starring Marlo Thomas and Estelle Parsons; and The Grandparent Connection, starring Sherry Glaser, Leonard Nimoy, and Ben Vereen. Also while in NYC, Debbie studied under Broadway lighting designers Jennifer Tipton and Howell Binkley, as well as at a workshop at NYU. LISA BUCK (Properties Master) Set designs include The Road to Mecca, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, and Painting Churches (Mad Cow Theatre), Don Pasquale, Abduction from the Seraglio, and Carmina Burana (Orlando Opera), Madama Butterfly, II Barbiere di Siviglia, Tosca, and The Magic Flute (Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra) The Tender Land (UCF). Lisa studied painting at Parsons School of Design, Pratt Institute, and Cobalt Studios. She has won numerous awards for her painting and has written how-to-paint articles for North Light Publications.

PAUL BEDFORD (Set Design) comes to Mad Cow after 27 years as entertainment production manager for Walt Disney World. He has also worked extensively for local and regional theatres as scenic/lghting designer, technical director, production manager, and stage manager. Paul also is a theatre adjudicator for thespian festivals as well as the Applause Awards. Paul also is part of the Super Bowl entertainment production team. DEBBIE BRILEY (Lighting Design) is a native of North Carolina, but she now calls Orlando home. She is a theater arts graduate of East Carolina University. She moved to NYC after receiving an internship at The Juilliard School. As a lighting designer and stage manager, she freelanced

TYLER CAPRARO (Vocalist) is thrilled to be back in his hometown performing in his first show with Mad Cow theatre. Tyler recently graduated with his B.F.A in musical theatre from Emerson College in Boston, and he is currently living in New York. College credits: Emerson Stage’s Mad Moon

My Favorite Things (Mr. Britt), American Idiot (Tunny), and Ordinary Days (Jason). Regional credits: Pagliacci with Boston Lyric Opera. Additional credits: 42nd Street (Julian Marsh) and Noises Off (Timothy Allgood). Happy Holidays!

Orlando Ballet. She also teaches at In Motion Dance Project. She freelances as a performer, choreographer, and educator. Gina hopes to pass on her knowledge and love of dance to all. CARMEN HILL (Costume Design) has 20 years of experience in costuming. She graduated from the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale with a fashion design degree. She has worked for the Walt Disney World Costuming department for 17 years with extensive experience in resort convention shows, filming and park shows. Carmen has also done independent costume designer & wardrobe stylist roles in both the theatre and local church productions. As the lead costume designer, her work includes being a patternmaker, stylist, seamstress & dresser for local theatre productions including Menopause the Musical, Rainmaker, All in the Timing, Body of Water, Souvenir, “I Do”. She volunteers in various local community opportunities plus missions abroad through EuroRelief, and is a licensed Foster mother for Unaccompanied minors

GINA HATCH (Choreographer) was born in Provo, Utah. Her early training was with Colleen Collins Smith. Gina was the recipient of the William F. Christensen scholarship to the University of Utah, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She performed with Utah Ballet and Ballet West and became a member of Hubbard Street Dance in Chicago. Gina moved to Florida to perform with Walt Disney World Entertainment, performing in shows such as The Magical World of Barbie, Jolly Holidays, Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage, Cinderellabration, Story Walkers, and Rivers of Light. She became a Radio City Rockette for the 1996 Christmas Spectacular and returned to complete four full seasons. Gina also performed for Universal Studios in Grinchmas in 2009. She was also appointed head choreographer for Universal Studios’ Superstar Parade, Macy’s Parade, High Kick Girls, Beetlejuice: Live on Stage, Grinchmas, and numerous other convention shows. She is also a dance clinician for Disney Performing Arts and Universal Starz Dancing Seminars. She also performed the principal role in Allure at SeaWorld Orlando. Gina is the artistic director for Movement Arts Studio, and she is a faculty member at

SAMANTHA JENKINS (Vocalist) is thrilled to be making her debut at Mad Cow Theatre. Her favorite past credits include Tick Tick Boom (Susan), Shrek the Musical (Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy), Singing in the Rain (Kathy Seldon) and CATS (Bombularina). Samantha loves the holiday season and singing holiday favorites. She is beyond grateful to Tony Simotes and Mad Cow Theatre for this opportunity and their generosity.

My Favorite Things MOLLY MCCORMICK (Stage Manager) is thrilled to work with this talented cast and crew. Previous stage management credits include: Bright Young Things, The Pirates of Penzance, Young Frankenstein, My Favorite Year, and Next to Normal. An Orlando native and improviser, she has also performed at SAK Comedy Lab and in several Orlando Fringe productions. She would like to sincerely thank her friends, family, Paul, Debbie, and the Mad Cow community for their support. Sending love to all from the booth!

JOSH RAPP (Vocalist) is a professional film, theatre, and voiceover actor currently based out of Atlanta. Hailing from Tennessee, he has been working in professional theatre for over a decade. Some of his more notable roles include Avenue Q (Princeton), The Diviners (Buddy), and Cabaret (The Emcee). Josh holds an MFA in performance from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is also a certified lessac practitioner as well as a certified member of both the Society of American Fight Directors and Dueling Arts International. Josh is excited to return to Mad Cow Theatre and is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such an amazing cast and crew!

EDWIN PEREZ (Vocalist) is a college student who is extremely grateful to be a part of this production. He has lived in Florida his entire life and is very passionate about theatre. Some of his recent roles have been Laurie in Little Women and Romeo in Romeo & Juliet. His favorite holiday has always been Christmas, and he is very excited to share his holiday cheer with you.

TONY SIMOTES (Director) Former Artistic Director and Founder of Shakespeare & Company. Selected Directing credits at MCT: The Little Foxes, A View From the Bridge. Constellations, Heartbreak House, Fences, Hand to God, Painting Churches, Pride and Prejudice and The God Game. Fight Director for Orlando Shakes: The Three Musketeers, Henry IV, Macbeth and Twelfth Night, Hamlet, Shakespeare in Love and Antony and Cleopatra. SDC, AEA, SAG/AFTRA.

RICKY POPE (Musical Director) is pleased to make his Mad Cow debut. He is a sought after musical director and vocal coach in NYC. He has worked in regional theatres around the country on productions as diverse as Hairspray, Rock of Ages, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Into the Woods, A Man of no Importance, The Secret Garden, and Follies. As an actor, he toured the country with Annie, All Shook Up, and Titanic, as well as dozens of other regional theatre roles. He is a contributing writer for Broadway World/Cabaret.

KATE STENZEL (Vocalist) is excited to be spreading holiday cheer during her first time onstage at Mad Cow Theatre! Kate recently returned to the Orlando area after completing a master’s degree in voice performance and literature

My Favorite Things MAD COW THEATRE (24th Season) is downtown Orlando’s destination for professional theatre. MCT was founded on the belief that the theatre is a dynamic and powerful means of social understanding, as well as a hugely entertaining art form. Through the combination of passionate, skillful acting and compelling, insightful writing, nurtured by an attentive and ever-changing process, Mad Cow presents entertaining works of theatre to an ever-widening audience — promoting, enhancing, and celebrating the human condition through art. With a passion for both classic and contemporary plays representing the best of American and world literature, MCT is committed to story-telling with no boundaries, to a wide range of audiences. MCT attracts the area’s most talented performers, designers, and directors. A mainstay of the company is its dedication to the process of creating theatre, incorporating in-depth rehearsal and research periods along with a nurturing collaborative process. Awards include Arts Innovator of the Year (United Arts of Central Florida), Best Place to See a Play — Orlando Sentinel, Best Live Theatre — Orlando Weekly, Best Local Theatre Company — Orlando Magazine, and Best Performance Theatre — Orlando Business Journal.

at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Favorite credits include Laurey in Oklahoma!, Sally Tally in the Pulitzer Prize winning play Talley’s Folly by Lanford Wilson, Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime, Pamina in The Magic Flute, and Yum Yum in The Mikado. Kate has also been featured as a soloist with Illinois Modern Ensemble, the UIUC Philharmonic Orchestra, Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, and Sunshine City Opera. Up next, Kate will be performing the role of Cinderella in Theatre West End’s production of Into the Woods. SAVANNAH STEVENS (Vocalist) Born and raised in the Silicon Valley, Savannah has always had a deep appreciation for theatre, despite the STEM oriented culture surrounding her. Her love of performing was fostered by early participation in choir and musical theatre. Her family encouraged her to work with the California Theatre Center as an often featured child actor. She studied acting at the Los Angeles campus of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Her favorite roles include Tilly in She Kills Monsters, Catherine in Proof, Janice in Loose Ends, and Kitty Verdun in Charley’s Aunt. She was also featured as Quinn in the premiere staged reading of Amendment. While off the stage, Savannah can be found primarily baking and singing a mix of musical theatre standards and made up songs to her two cats.

My Favorite Things MEET THE CAST

Tyler Capraro

Samantha Jenkins

Edwin Perez

Josh Rapp

Kate Stenzel

Savannah Stevens

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My Favorite Things SONG LIST This performance will be selected from the following songs. ACT I Happy Holidays/ Let Yourself Go .......................................................... All Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.............................................. Joshua We Need a Little Christmas .................................................................. All The Christmas Song......................................................................... Edwin Let It Snow.......................................................................................... All Will He Like Me?...............................................................................Kate Kind of Woman.........................................................................Samantha Love, I Hear...................................................................................... Tyler A Place Called Home................................................. Savannah and Edwin My Favorite Things........................................................Savannah and Kate Turkey Lurkey Time............................................................................... All

INTERMISSION ACT II Seasons of Love................................................................................... All I Don’t Remember Christmas............................................................... Tyler Christmas Lullaby....................................................................... Savannah 12 Days To Christmas............................................................................. ll It Only Takes a Moment- .................................................................. Edwin Corner of the Sky........................................................................... Joshua Santa Baby............................................................................... Savannah Til There Was You..............................................................................Kate Vanilla Ice Cream....................................................... Samantha (alternate) White Christmas.................................................................................. All

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