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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 FROM THE DEAN’S DESK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CAST OF CHARACTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DIRECTOR'S NOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SYNOPSIS OF SCENES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 WHO’S WHO ON THE CREATIVE STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 GRAND MEMORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 PRODUCTION STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 GRAND THEATRE DONATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 PATRON INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT ank you for joining us for e Musical of Musicals ( e Musical!) performed Backstage at e Grand. is show is a clever and hilarious ride as one simple plot becomes five distinctly entertaining and unique musical theatre styles. Performed with a small, ten person cast, you’ll see several renditions of characters, songs, and settings in this brilliant homage to musical theatre—and no doubt be entertained through and through! Salt Lake Community College and the Grand eatre are proud to serve as the community’s home for compelling artistic experiences, including theatrical, musical and dance performances, captivating lectures, engaging screenings, and culturally-significant offerings. As the home of e Grand, the stunning Center for Arts and Media serves as a vital educational hub, combining the latest digital arts technology with the unique and varied talents of our remarkable faculty. Whether you are a community member enjoying a performance or a student embarking on a career, you are always welcome at this state-of-the-art facility. As Salt Lake Community College prepares to celebrate its 75th year in 2023, the Grand and Center for Arts and Media serve as prime examples of our dedication to truly engaging and celebrating our community. Enjoy the show! Deneece Huftalin, PhD

President, Salt Lake Community College

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FROM THE DEAN’S DESK e Grand eatre works to engage, inspire and connect with our community through exceptional and accessible productions. Housed in Salt Lake Community College’s unique Center for Arts and Media, the Grand utilizes professional and local talent to create theatre that excites our audiences year a er year. e Grand’s shows are just some of the many artistic and cultural events you’ll find here at the Center for Arts and Media. Our talented students participate in a wide variety of offerings, including concerts and performances by our band, choir, and dance ensembles, engrossing art displays, screenings for thought-provoking films and documentaries, and powerful productions in our Black Box eatre. We’re thrilled to serve as the largest venue in Salt Lake City for the annual Sundance Film Festival, where you can join fellow film lovers to appreciate the very best cinema from around the world. You’ll also find professional exhibits in our Eccles Art Gallery, free screenings and discussions with our professors on classic films, and stimulating lectures and presentations. Our Grand Youth program provides numerous avenues for junior high and high school students from around the state to explore, perform, and develop a life-long connection to theatre and the arts. is program includes exhilarating summer camps, accessible a erschool programs, and free tickets for students to Grand eatre productions. Art is “doing” and at the Center for Arts and Media we are “Doing”! I hope you continue to join and connect with us throughout the upcoming 2019-2020 Season.

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FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

I’m so excited to welcome you to the Grand eatre’s production of e Musical of Musicals ( e Musical!). I’ve loved this show for a long time due to its fast and hilarious pace, clever writing, and brilliant parodying. is show takes everything we love about musical theatre and turns it on its head. Following June, an ingénue struggling to pay rent, plagued by her evil landlord, encouraged by her wise neighbor, and potentially saved by the leading man, this one simple story undertakes several variations of five delightful musicals, each written in the distinctive style of a different composer. From Rodgers and Hammerstein to Stephen Sondheim, you’re in for a hilarious ride! If you enjoy this production, please spread the word to your family and friends. Like, follow, and share us on social media. Want to stay even more up to date on our shows and special events? Download e Grand App, free on the App Store or Google Play, where you will be the first to get audition announcements, special behind the scenes interviews with the cast and production staff, directly purchase tickets, and more! Please make sure to join us in March for our American Classic Series where we will be presenting the regional premiere of Aaron Sorkin’s To Kill a Mockingbird! anks so much for joining us, enjoy the show! Seth Miller

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PRESENTS

THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!) Music by

Lyrics by

ERIC ROCKWELL

JOANNE BOGART

Book by

ERIC ROCKWELL JOANNE BOGART

Stage Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JIM CHRISTIAN* Musical Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JIM CHRISTIAN* Choreography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JIM CHRISTIAN* Stage Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAMMEE JAMES Scenic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KEVEN MYHRE Lighting Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SETH MILLER Sound Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DEREK WALDEN Costume Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SHANNON MCCULLOCK Wig & Make-up Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LINDSEA GARSIDE Properties Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MÁIRE NELLIGAN Assistant Musical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . .JONATHAN MCDONALD Assistant Costume Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIANNE MCCULLOCK “Musical of Musicals” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. e UK premiere was on 28th March 2006 at Sound eatre, Wardour Street, London. Presented by Neil Laidlaw for NML Productions and Melanie Herman

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CAST OF CHARACTERS Musician

Accompanist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JONATHAN MCDONALD

Corn

Jidder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAKE TRUMBO Big Willy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KADEN CALDWELl June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LINDSEA GARSIDE Mother Abby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KARIN GITTINS Narrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LUKE HARDY

A Little Complex

Jitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MICHAEL SCOTT JOHNSON Jeune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BECCA LEMON Billy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NICK MORRIS Abby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BREEZY BASSETT Narrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BRITTY MARIE

Dear Abby

Mr. Jitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAKE TRUMBO Junie Faye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LINDSEA GARSIDE William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LUKE HARDY Aunt Abby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BRITTY MARIE Narrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KADEN CALDWELL

Aspects of Junita

Phantom Jitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MICHAEL SCOTT JOHNSON Junita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BECCA LEMON Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KADEN CALDWELL Abigail von Schtarr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KARIN GITTINS Narrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAKE TRUMBO

Speakeasy

Jütter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NICK MORRIS Juny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BRITTY MARIE Villy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LUKE HARDY Fraulein Abby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BREEZY BASSETT Narrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LINDSEA GARSIDE Male Swing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRANDON GARSIDE Super Numeraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BECCA LEMON, KARIN GITTINS, BRANDON GARSIDE, LINDSEA GARSIDE, BREEZY BASSETT, LUKE HARDY, BRITTY MARIE, MICHAEL SCOTT JOHNSON, JAKE TRUMBO, NICK MORRIS, HEATHER POULSEN, RICH ADAMS, KADEN CALDWELL 12

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DIRECTOR'S NOTE Welcome to Musical Of Musicals: e Musical! Where else can you get five musicals for the price of one? And all with the same plot! Sound tedious? Nope! In the hands of skilled creators Joanne Bogart and Eric Rockwell, we are taken on a whirlwind tour through the worlds of five of the greatest composers and lyricists (both teams and individuals) of the Broadway stage. First, we step into the optimistically cock-eyed world of Rodgers and Hammerstein where love conquers all, dreams come to life, and every older woman is loaded with more sage wisdom than is humanly possible. Next, we delve into the brilliantly twisted genius of Stephen Sondheim. Here, the lyrics are sophisticated and cryptic, the melodies are algebraic, and the characters are one passenger short of a full subway. It begs the question: Profound? Or unsound? e third installment leaps into the glitz and glamour of Jerry Herman. It’s all about living large and celebrating every second of every minute of every hour of every day of…well, you get the idea. If it has sequins, bubbles, feathers, or sparkles, you’re sure to find it here! en, the grandeur and sweep of “ e” Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber overtakes the stage. In his world, nothing is le unelevated. So, whether it’s cats, phantoms, first ladies, prophets, divas, or train cars, it’s bound to be passionate, dramatic, and rock operatic…and perhaps a little familiar-sounding. Finally, it’s a descent into the underground realm of Kander and Ebb. Always gritty, grimy and a little bit naughty, the tour will take us to a German cabaret, a women’s prison, a men’s prison, and naturally…a touch of Vegas. If Liza Minnelli and Bob Fosse had a baby, it would live here. And just when you thought it was all over, there’s one more trick up its sleeve. (You’re welcome, Marvin Hamlisch.) So for lovers and haters of musical theatre alike, IT’S SHOWTIME! Jim Christian Director

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SYNOPSIS OF SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS Act I CORN in the style of Rodgers and Hammerstein A LITTLE COMPLEX in the style of Stephen Sondheim DEAR ABBY in the style of Jerry Herman There will be a short intermission between acts

Act II ASPECTS OF JUNITA in the style of Andrew Lloyd Webber SPEAKEASY in the style of Kander and Ebb

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST BREEZY BASSETT is excited to return to the Grand eatre stage a er her most recent appearance as Missy in e Marvelous Wonderettes. She is delighted to be working on such a fun and challenging show with an amazingly talented cast and crew. She has performed in shows across the Salt Lake Valley, St. George, and Idaho. Her favorite roles include Tracy Turnblad (Hairspray), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Shelby (Spitfire Grill), and Soupy-Sue (Urinetown). KADEN CALDWELL is from the serene city of Saratoga Springs Utah. is is his first time playing at the great Grand eatre. Some of his favorite roles include Marius in Les Misérables (Hale Center Orem) Chauvlin in e Scarlet Pimpernel (Starlight Mountain eater) and a fork in Beauty and the Beast (Playmill eater). He was last seen locally in Phantom (Hale Center eater Sandy). BRANDON GARSIDE is making his debut not only at e Grand, but in the greater Salt Lake area. An Ogden native, Brandon was last seen as Dean in Gloria at Good Company eater last spring. Previous roles also include Dallas in Jim Christian’s Pirated!, Clyde in See How ey Run, Seth and Shem in Children of Eden, Daniel in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Action in West Side Story. LINDSEA GARSIDE is excited to be back on e Grand’s stage. She was last seen in e Grand’s production of Hairspray and is excited to be acting with this wonderful theater again. Lindsea graduated from Weber State University with a BFA in Musical eater.

She feels extremely fortunate to be able to work in both the performing and design avenues of the theater world. “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Steve Jobs KARIN GITTINS was last seen on the Grand eatre stage in Pirated! written and directed by Jim Christian. Select credits: Yeast Nation (world premiere) w/ Greg Kotis & Mark Hollmann. Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett), Les Misérables (Mme. enadier), Mystery of Edwin Drood (Helena Landless), A New Brain (Mimi Schwinn), NINE (Luisa Contini), Fiddler on the Roof (Golde). LUKE HARDY is currently a student at the University of Utah studying linguistics. He is very excited to be performing for the first time at the Grand eatre. He has performed at Hale Centre eatre in Newsies (Albert/ Bill) and in Cinderella (Man 3). Luke speaks a little bit of Japanese and is currently learning American Sign Language. MICHAEL SCOTT JOHNSON is thrilled to be returning to e Grand a er appearing in A Wall Apart, First Date, Jekyll and Hyde and Picnic. Other credits include: Silent Sky (Pygmalion Productions), Caravan, Marry Christmas and several episodes of Radio Hour (Plan-B eatre), Twel h Night (Salt Lake Shakespeare), Laughing Stock and e Crucible (Pioneer eatre Company). Michael is a graduate of the University of Utah’s Actor Training Program where he appeared in Blue Stockings, Rosencrantz and

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WHO’S WHO ON THE CREATIVE STAFF Guildenstern Are Dead and Spring Awakening, among others. BECCA LEMON is absolutely elated to be returning to the the Grand eatre a er a decade hiatus! She currently holds a BS in Musical eatre from Weber State University and an MBA from Western Governors University. Some of her favorite roles include Junita - Musical of Musicals: e Musical! ( e Grand and Weber State University), Mabel - Pirates of Penzance (Hale Centre), Cinderella - Into the Woods (CenterPoint Legacy eatre), and Franca - e Light in the Piazza (Weber State). BRITTY MARIE is delighted to be returning to e Grand for one of her all-time favorite productions. What could be better than a musical celebrating all things musical theater? Not much. Prior Grand eatre productions include: Curtains (Georgia), Marvelous Wonderettes (Betty Jean), Spamalot (Sir Robin). NICK MORRIS was last seen on e Grand’s stage as Jinx in Forever Plaid and he is ecstatic to return home. He was last seen as Smee in Ogden Musical eater’s Peter Pan and Dale in e View Upstairs at Good Company eatre. Favorite roles include: Nathan Leopold in rill Me, Malcom in e Full Monty, Scarecrow in e Wizard of Oz and Cosmo Brown in Singin’ In e Rain. Nick has enjoyed the opportunity to work at a variety of other theaters including: Pioneer eater Company (Arab in West Side Story), Hale Center eater, and Centerpoint Legacy eater. Nick co-owns and manages Ogden coffeeshop Kaffe Mercantile with his husband Lance. 16

JAKE TRUMBO returns for his (hopefully lucky) 7th show at the Grand. Previous roles include Dennis/Sir Galahad in Spamalot!, Eddie/Dr. Scott in e Rocky Horror Show, and Spider in Jekyll and Hyde. Jake studied acting at Weber State University and has performed in musical theater and straight plays for 18 years from Ogden to Salt Lake City. He has appeared on screen in feature films and web series as well as fronting rock bands and doing voiceover and podcast work.

Creative Staff SAMMEE JAMES (Stage Manager) has worked in various positions in theatre since she was 14 years old and loves seeing the next generation thrive with the same passion. She graduated with a Bachelor in eatre from Idaho State University and traveled to New York to work on multiple New York and world premiere projects for a few years. She then moved here to continue her love of the arts as well as her passion to teach the younger generation the wonder of eatre. She thanks her friends, family and her hobbit for always being the perfect support system. LINDSEA GARSIDE (Wig & Makeup Design) is delighted to be designing for e Grand again. She previously designed wigs for e Rocky Horror Show, e Marvelous Wonderettes, and Hairspray as well as several other shows at e Grand. Lindsea has also designed wigs for Centerpoint Legacy eater, Ogden Musical eater, and Good Company eater. She has a BFA in Musical eater from Weber State University and loves being able to work both on and off the stage.

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WHO’S WHO ON THE CREATIVE STAFF JIM CHRISTIAN (Director/Music Director/Choreographer) is a professor emeritus from Weber State University with over 40 years of professional experience as a director, teacher, actor, writer, and producer in the areas of theatre, television and film. He has worked as a director and choreographer for the Tony Awardwinning Utah Shakespeare Festival, Pioneer eatre Company, Centerpoint Legacy eatre, Utah Opera Company, Utah Symphony, Old Lyric Repertory Company, Hale Centre eatre, Utah Musical eatre, Park City Egyptian eatre, Rodgers Memorial eatre, the Grand eatre, Utah State University, and theatres in California, Arizona, Montana, Florida, Wyoming, and Illinois. His original musicals Pirated!, Sleepy Hollow (National KCACTF Musical eatre Playwriting Award), Five Carols for Christmas, JingleJacks, and e Plain Princess have been published by Steele Spring Stage Rights and have been produced in venues across the country including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC. In 1996 he was awarded the “Crystal Crest Master Teacher of the Year” for Weber State University. He was the recipient of Utah’s “Best of State” award in 2006 for “Outstanding University Professor.” He was also named “Presidential Distinguished Professor” at Weber State in 2009 at which time he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humanities. Jim is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers and e Dramatists Guild. DIANNE MCCULLOCK (Asst. Costume Design) is happy to be working for the Grand eatre! Dianne grew up in Brigham City Utah and attended Brigham Young University. While attending BYU she was employed at the costume shop where she constructed costumes for student productions. She recently retired from a

20 year career sewing wedding dresses for Gowns by Pamela. She has been assistant designer for: A Wall Apart, West Side Story, First Date, e Rocky Horror Show, Spamalot, Hairspray, and Perdida (the Grand eatre); Pinkalicious (Salt Lake Acting Company); the Classical Greek eater Festival’s Ion. She has also constructed costumes for the Wizard of Oz and e Tempest (BYU Main Stage). SHANNON MCCULLOCK (Costume Design) is extremely excited to be designing for e Grand! A Utah native, Shannon graduated from the University of Utah Performing Arts Design Program with Costuming Emphasis in 2010. Her recent designs for e Grand include: A Wall Apart, West Side Story, e Rocky Horror Show, First Date, e Marvellous Wonderettes, Spamalot, A View From the Bridge, Perdida, and Hairspray. She has also done costume design and construction work for: Salt Lake Acting Company, the Classical Greek eater Festival, Westminster College Opera Studio, the University of Utah’s Babcock eatre and Studio 115, and the Utah Museum of Natural History. JONATHAN MCDONALD (Accompanist) is an award-winning pianist with a Bachelor of Music from Weber State University. He has music directed such shows as West Side Story, Little Shop of Horrors, e Little Mermaid, and Next To Normal. In addition, he has performed in a variety of shows including Sunday in the Park With George, Mamma Mia!, Peter and the Starcatcher, e 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Lucky Stiff. As a classical pianist he has had the honor of performing with ensembles and orchestras all over the world, including Germany, Italy, and throughout the United States. SETH MILLER (Lighting Design) started out working in the Local 99 stagehands union, a er which he attended

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WHO’S WHO ON THE CREATIVE STAFF the University of Utah for a degree in theatrical design. Seth began working at Lagoon Amusement Park in 1997 for their Entertainment Department as Staff Lighting Designer before moving on to be the Technical Director at e Egyptian eatre in Park City. He has worked as a free-lance Lighting Designer for a variety of local theatre companies, as well as many events around the country, including Walt Disney World, Harley Davidson’s Annual National Dealer’s Convention, W5 Creative, and many others. For the past six seasons Seth has been the Artistic/Executive Director for e Grand eatre in Salt Lake City. KEVEN MYHRE (Scenic Design) is thrilled to back designing at the Grand eatre a er doing last year’s West Side Story. He recently designed the Oda Might set for Plan B eatre Company. Keven has worked in many facets of theatre including executive producer, director and costume designer. Awards include United States Institute for eatre Technology’s omas DeGaetani Award Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to the performing arts and entertainment industry and Salt Lake City Mayor’s Artist Award for Performing Arts. He is currently the Operations Director for UtahPresents at Kingsbury Hall.

MÁIRE NELLIGAN (Properties Design) received her degrees in theater eons ago and spent some time directing with HerVoice, a feminist theater troupe in Kent, Ohio. Moving west, she worked with local and semi-professional theaters in Arizona. During the Arizona years, she also spent time is a firewatch and a ranch hand, as well as an adjunct professor at Cochise Community College. A er moving to Utah, Máire worked for SLCC’s Fine Arts department before coming to work for e Grand. She loves being the propmaster, and generally considers whichever show she’s currently working on to be her favorite. She will admit, however, that the two “most fun ever” were La Cage aux Folles and Spamalot. DEREK WALDEN (Sound Design) is the Technical Director for CenterPoint Legacy Theatre and is happy to come down to play at the Grand Theatre. He has a BA from Weber State in Theatre Arts and will jump at the chance to work on a Jim Christian Show.

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GRAND MEMORIES

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY OF THE GRAND THEATRE? “Love the ambiance and elegance of the theater.” - Anonymous “My favorite memory is my son’s reaction to walking into the theater and seeing him take it all in. West Side Story was his first play, and the Grand eatre, cast, and crew truly brought the magic for him.” - Sarah “Always first rate Actors, Utah has such great talent and it is always on stage at e Grand.” - Anonymous

I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE MY MEMORY OF THE GRAND THEATRE! Would you like to have your memory included in our next program? Simply fill out the form below or email your memory to: Suni.Gigliotti@slcc.edu First Name: ___________________________________________________________ (As you would like it to appear in our playbill)

Memory: ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Your name and story will appear in the “Memories” section of a future Grand eatre playbill. ank you for your support! Please send this completed form to:

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PRODUCTION STAFF

Resident Staff Artistic and Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seth Miller Patron Service Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breezy Bassett Marketing, PR, and Outreach Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suni Gigliotti Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Day Resident Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caroline Cain Resident Sound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Day Resident Costume Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shannon McCullock Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trina Polta Photographers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Fidel, Steve Speckman Front of House Box Office Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yixiao Burke, Samantha Rodriguez, Natalie Trumbo Chief Usher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Gren, Peggy Sprouse Ushers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Boesch, Suzy Christensen, Chad Hansen, Michelle Johnson Santana, Haylee Markham, Chuck Payne, Natalie Trumbo Running Crew Audio Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Fewkes Lightboard Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emily Mullaney Deck Technician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rich Adams, Heather Poulsen Spot Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ariana Hatch, Megan Willis Build Crew Scenic Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cara Pomeroy-Allan Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cameron Banks Master Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emily Mullaney Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Fewkes, Rachel Harned, Heather Poulsen, Megan Willis

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GRAND THEATRE DONATIONS Donation list reflects gi s made January 1, 2019 through January 8, 2020 $50,000 - $74,999 • Salt Lake County’s ZAP Fund • Alternative Visions Fund • Sam and Sherrie Goldstein $15,000 - $24,999 • George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation • Cultural Vision Fund $10,000 - $14,999 • Sorenson Legacy Foundation $2,500 - $9,999 • Lord Graham Russell • Utah Division of Arts & Museums $1,000 - $2,499 • Ray Quinney & Nebeker Foundation • Rocky Mountain Power • Dr. JoAnne Wright $500 - $999 • Acumen Engineering • Jessica Curran • Jennifer & Scott Murphy • Bicknell Robbins • Vasquez Sherman Living Trust • Mary & Tolford Young

$250 - $499 • Lyle & Karen Hardy • Law Offices of William R. Rawlings • Christine Morris & Steve Robinson • Gary & Joann Rieben • Siegfried & Jensen • Lori Scharf • Richard Scharine • Utah Real Estate Accountants • Gage Williams $100 - $249 • Janet Behm • Nancy Carpenter • MaryEtta Chase • Jess Church • John & Patricia Clay • Anne CullimoreDecker • In recognition of Robert Douglas • Marlene Fortie • John Geertsen • Jim Hill • Steven Klass • Jill Nicoll • Craig Ogan • William & Mary Ann Payne • Valerie Peterson • Kevin Rusch • Richard Scott • John Sonnenberg • Ian Spendlove • Harvey & Freida Sweitzer • William & Donna Vogel • Tolford & Mary Young

$50 - $99 • William Scott Budge • Kathy Davis • Nan Greenland • Janet Jenson • Carol Meyer • Rosine Oliver • Lori Reagan • Carolyn Sanders • In recognition of Quinn Smith • Brandon Suisse $1 - $49 • Cody Adair • Cathi Allen • Vickie Balis & Becky Cutler-Gunn • Denise & Barry Blackett • In honor of Sandra Bland • Jason Bowcutt • In recognition of Jill Brass • Eric Brewster • Heather Burton • In recognition of Betsy Cannon • In memory of Stevan Ryan Chambers • Tate Christensen • Patricia Clay • Sarah Curtis • Patrick De Freitas • Michael DuClair • David Egelston • Brenda Gardner • Barbara Gingery • Michael Goleniewski • Paul Griffin • Cristina Grossi • Lana Gruendell

• Jeremy Hanks • Cynthia Houston • Terri Hrechkosy • Carol Huffman • Deneece Hu alin • Julie Jensen • Emily Johnson-Eaton • Kevin Johnson • Richard Jones • Joan & Gary Kay • Julia Kehoe • Kenneth Kendall • Todd McRae • Tracy Mervin • Marcia Miller • Dave Moore • Barry Mortenson • Shannon Musgrave • In recognition of Stella Nelson • Maria Newton • Tanya Price • Russ Sabin • Allison Schlichter • Nathan Simpson • Mariby Stewart • Carrie Velez • Ricky Vigil • Mary Walters • Eric & Janet Weber • Susan Whittenburg • Stacy Wood • Monica Yamasaki • Kelly Yeates • Pamela Young • Sarah Young

ough we make every effort to maintain an accurate list, if you find an error or would like to change your listing, please contact us at 801-957-3322

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PATRON INFORMATION

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT EQUIPMENT is available for theatre patrons who are hearing-impaired. e concession stand has Comtex wireless personal receivers which allow a patron to sit anywhere in the theatre and receive high fidelity audio. Because there is no charge for this service, you will be requested to leave your driver’s license with the cashier until the equipment is returned. BABIES AND SMALL CHILDREN o en make it uncomfortable for other theatre patrons. erefore, no children under 5 are allowed. Small children must have their own seat. DISABLED PATRONS may use wheelchair seating areas in the theatre. Each area can accommodate four wheelchair patrons and companion chairs. Ticket prices vary for each section. Aisle seats may be requested by patrons who can be assisted in the transfer from wheelchairs to theatre seats. BOX OFFICE HOURS are 12:00PM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday and 12:00PM to 8:00PM on the night of a performance, including Saturdays.

LATECOMERS will not be seated in their reserved seats until the end of a scene. Latecomers will be seated in available seating that will not disturb punctual theatre patrons. LOST AND FOUND will be held by the head usher until the end of the performance. erea er, please contact the Box Office at 801. 957.3322. All items, a er a period of 24 hours, will be taken to Administrative Services in Room 1-060. ey may be contacted at 801.957.3301. PHOTOGRAPHY, AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING of any performance or the possession of any such device inside this theatre without the written permission of management is prohibited. Offenders may be requested to leave and may be liable for damages and other lawful remedies. THEATRE PARKING is available at no charge in the parking areas on the East and North side of the building. Ticketing will occur when parked in the disabled parking areas without a proper pass. Please note that parking meters are still active during performances.

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