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Welcome to the Utah Shakespeare Festival!

Welcome to the sixty-second season of the Utah Shakespeare Festival. This season promises seven captivating shows, three editions of The Greenshow, orientations, seminars, classes, and more.

To inspire connectivity this 2023 season and beyond, we have excitedly launched the Believe Campaign. With this campaign, the Festival is asking beloved patrons to believe in the organization and the transformative power of live theatre.

The Believe Campaign was inspired by the Festival’s founder, Fred C. Adams, who believed in the power of storytelling and its ability to transform lives. From its humble beginnings conceived as an idea at a laundromat in Cedar City, the Utah Shakespeare Festival has grown into a Tony Award-winning organization, entertaining over 130,000 people every season.

This season, there are four Shakespeare productions. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a luxurious tale of dreams while Coriolanus focuses on themes of ambition and power. Romeo and Juliet is the classic and tragic tale of young love, while Timon of Athens cleverly tackles themes of materialistic society.

Additionally, A Raisin in the Sun is an American classic that takes on barriers and family choices; Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical is a vibrant and enduring love story; and The Play That Goes Wrong is a comedic, chaotic play-within-a-play.

The Festival believes in artfully telling stories that broaden perspectives and enliven imaginations, and the sixty-second season will be no exception! We aim to expand horizons and deepen understanding for audiences of all ages––and we are ecstatic to have you here for another magical season!

Derek Charles Livingston Interim Managing Director Interim Artistic Director/Director of New Play Development

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Derek Charles Livingston, interim artistic director/director of new play development, and Michael Bahr, interim managing director

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Remember this season again and again with the 2023 Souvenir Program! The Souvenir Program captures the drama, the memorable moments, and the unforgettable characters in 72 full-color pages, all for just $20. Packed with actor and artist bios, directors’ notes, and production and exclusive behind-the-scene photos, the Souvenir Program is a must-have to complete your Festival experience. Pick one up today at the Festival gift shops.

Cover Photo: Ty Fanning (left) as Romeo and Naiya Vanessa McCalla as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. (Photo by Karl Hugh. Copyright 2023 Utah Shakespeare Festival.)

Information is available by writing Utah Shakespeare Festival, 351 West Center Street, Cedar City, Utah 84720; by telephoning the Ticket Office at 435-586-7878 or toll-free 1-800-PLAYTIX; by e-mail at guestservices@bard.org; or online at www.bard.org.

Pursuant to state law, smoking is prohibited in the theatres and in all public buildings.

As a courtesy to both artists and guests, no one under six years of age will be admitted to the theatres. You may take advantage of our professionally staffed child care at 123 S. 300 West Street, just south of the Randall L. Jones Theatre.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all Utah Shakespeare Festival theatres are accessible to persons with disabilities and are equipped with hearingenhancement headsets available for no charge in the theatre lobbies. Individuals needing special accommodations should notify the Ticket Office at least seven working days prior to the play.

Utah Shakespeare Festival performances may include aerosol simulated fog effects, stroboscopic light effects, simulated gunshots or other loud noises. If you have health concerns, please notify house management personnel, so they may assist you in locating alternate seating.

Cedar City is located in the high desert, so please stay hydrated

by drinking plenty of water during your visit.

“Shakespeare-under-the-Stars” sometimes necessitates a poncho or a light wrap, so come prepared. The Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre is an outdoor space, with limited covering over the audience and stage. Performances will continue during inclement weather, possibly after short delays. We will make every effort to complete the performance, even if it is raining. Umbrellas are not allowed, but rain ponchos are appropriate and available for sale. If a performance is canceled before intermission, a credit will be issued to all guests in attendance at the performance. The Festival will not issue credits if the show is canceled after intermission.

Special trumpet fanfare in the Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre composed by Christine Frezza.

Costumes, scenery, and properties are built at the Utah Shakespeare Festival by Festival personnel.

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is a member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG).

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is a charter member of the Shakespeare Theatre Association (STA).

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is a member of the League of Resident Theatres.

The Utah Shakespeare Festival and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) are partners in actor training and professional development.

The programs and activities of the Utah Shakespeare Festival are sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, D.C., and the Utah Division of Arts and Museums.

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is located in the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts on the campus of Southern Utah University.

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is committed to the principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. This requires our devotion to erase all traces of systemic racism, within our organization and everywhere else we can affect it. Shakespeare wrote that “we know what we are, but not what we may be.” We resolve that the Festival may be fully antiracist, embracing all people who have been under-represented on our stages and that we will be a theatre that depicts, investigates, and celebrates the lives and humanity of people who have suffered discrimination and persecution, in order to play our part in relieving the oppression that, sadly, continues to this day, while also honoring the vast tapestry of humanity.

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement

The Utah Shakespeare Festival has both historical and contemporary relationships with Indigenous peoples. Given that Southern Utah has always been a gathering place for Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge that this Too’veep (land) is the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Nung’wu (Southern Paiutes). The Utah Shakespeare Festival recognizes the enduring relationship between many Indigenous peoples and their traditional homelands. We are grateful for the territory upon which we gather today; we respect Utah’s Indigenous peoples, the original stewards of this land; and we value our relationship with the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah. To this end, we acknowledge and honor the Tribe for its resilience, its deep connection to this land, and express our appreciation for the opportunity to live, learn, and enrich the lives of all those who gather on their homelands.

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ROMEO AND JULIET

By William Shakespeare

Sponsored by Ashton Family Foundation

Artistic Staff

Director

Betsy Mugavero

Scenic Designer Jo Winiarski

Costume Designer Bill Black

Lighting Designer Robert Aguilar

Sound Designer/Original Music Composer Joe Payne

Music Director Brandon Scott Grayson

Dramaturg Isabel Smith-Bernstein

Voice and Text Coach Josh F.S. Moser

Fight Director Paul Dennhardt

Intimacy Director Caitlyn Herzlinger

Choreographer André Spathelf-Sanders

Stage Manager Martinique M. Barthel*

A ssistant Stage Manager Emily Marie Wilke*

Scene: Verona, Mantua

There will be one intermission.

Cast

In order of appearance

Chorus A amar-Malik Culbreth

Gregory, servant to Capulet Jarod D. Lewis†

Sampson, servant to Capulet

Luke Sidney Johnson

Abram, servant to Montague Braedon Young

Balthasar, servant to Romeo Allie Babich*

Benvolio, nephew to Montague, friend to Romeo A amar-Malik Culbreth

Tybalt, nephew to Lady Capulet

Gilberto Saenz

Lord Capulet, head of the House of Capulet Tim Fullerton

Lady Capulet, wife to Capulet Cassandra Bissell*

Lord Montague, head of the House of Montague

Paul Michael Sandberg

Lady Montague, wife of Montague K at Lee

Escalus, prince of Verona

Evelyn Carol Case

Romeo, son to Montague Ty Fanning*

Paris, a young nobleman, kinsman to the prince Marco Antonio Vega

Page to Paris K at Lee

Nurse to Juliet Alex Keiper*

Juliet, daughter of Capulet

Mercutio, kinsman to the prince, friend of Romeo

Naiya Vanessa McCalla

Ryan Ruckman

Friar Lawrence, a Franciscan Nathan Hosner*

Peter, servant to Nurse

Max Gallagher

Apothecary Ryan Ruckman

Friar John, a Franciscan

Capulet’s Cousin, an old man

Paul Michael Sandberg

Paul Michael Sandberg

Ensemble Zina Johnstun†, Avery Peterson†

Understudies

Ashley Aquino†—Lady Montague/Page to Paris/Ensemble; Allie Babich*—Lady Capulet; Evelyn Carol Case—Nurse; Aamar-Malik Culbreth—Romeo; Taylor Hendricks—Sampson; Luke Sidney Johnson— Lord Capulet/Tybalt; Zina Johnson†—Balthasar/Gregory; Jarod D. Lewis†—Paris/Prince Escalus; Darci Ramirez—Juliet; Marco Antonio Vega—Mercutio/Apothecary; Matthew Wangemann†—Lord Montague/ Friar John/Capulet’s Cousin/Friar Lawrence/Abram; Braedon Young—Benvolio/Peter/Chorus Understudies never substitute for listed players unless an announcement is made prior to the performance.

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. †Appearing courtesy of the Southern Utah University Fellowship Program.

The director and fight director are working on contract with the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.

The scenery, costume, sound, and lighting designers are represented by the United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE.

Videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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Romeo Montague is infatuated with a girl named Rosaline, so he and his friends decide to invite themselves to a ball where Rosaline is expected to be present. Unfortunately, the ball is hosted by their sworn enemy, Lord Capulet. In order not to provoke trouble, the young intruders go in disguise. However, all thoughts of Rosaline flee as Romeo falls instantly in love with Juliet, daughter of Capulet, and she with him. In only a moment’s time, however, they discover each other’s identity. Because of their families’ enmity, their love is forbidden.

As Romeo and his friends make their way home, they pass by the home of the Capulets, and Romeo, unable to restrain himself, climbs the garden wall just as Juliet appears on her balcony. They declare their love for one another, seal their love with a kiss, and vow to meet the next day.

Romeo turns to his old friend Friar Lawrence and tells him of his intention to marry the daughter of his family’s enemy. The friar agrees to marry the young couple as quickly as an opportunity

provides itself. Meanwhile, Juliet sends her nurse to make the necessary arrangements, and that afternoon Romeo and Juliet are secretly married in Friar Lawrence’s cell.

Romeo soon finds himself in the middle of a fight between Mercutio (his friend) and Tybalt (Juliet’s cousin). He tries to be a peacemaker and put a stop to the fighting, but his interference succeeds only in getting Mercutio mortally wounded. Romeo, furious at the death of his friend, challenges Tybalt and kills him. The situation is now desperate, and Romeo turns again to his friend, the friar, who informs him that the prince, having learned of his fight with Tybalt, has banished him to Mantua.

Juliet’s nurse arranges for the newlyweds to spend Romeo’s last night in Verona together in Juliet’s bedroom. Unaware of her marriage to Romeo, Juliet’s parents set about arranging her marriage to Paris, a nobleman.

The next morning, Romeo leaves for Mantua and a horrified Juliet, learning of the marriage plans, flees to Friar Lawrence, who offers a potion that will give her the appearance of death for two days. He assures her that he will get word to Romeo who will rescue her from the Capulet burial vault and take her to Mantua. She agrees to the plan and takes the potion before going to bed. Juliet’s nurse finds her apparently dead the next morning.

Romeo, still in Mantua, receives reports of Juliet’s death, but the messenger from Friar Lawrence never arrives to tell him the truth. Distraught with grief, he purchases poison and hurries back to Verona and the tomb. There, Romeo is confronted by Paris, and, in the ensuing fight, kills him. In the vault, Romeo finds his apparently dead wife, drinks the poison, and dies by her side.

Friar Lawrence arrives just as Juliet awakes and tries to draw her away from the tomb, but flees when he hears voices approaching. Juliet attempts to join her dead husband by drinking the poison he brought but, finding the vial empty, kills herself with his dagger.

The feuding families arrive at the vault to find their children dead. They realize, too late, what their hatred has caused and vow to end the feud. The prince observes that because of their foolish hatred, “all are punished.”

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

By William Shakespeare

Sponsored by Andrea Golding Foundation

Artistic

Staff Director Jessica Kubzansky

Scenic Designer Jo Winiarski

Costume Designer Ann Closs-Farley

A ssistant Costume Designer W hitney Oppenheimer

Lighting Designer Robert Aguilar

Sound Designer/Original Music Composer Joe Payne

Music Director Brandon Scott Grayson

Dramaturg Isabel Smith-Bernstein

Voice and Text Coach Josh F.S. Moser

Fight Director Paul Dennhardt

Intimacy Director Caitlyn Herzlinger

Choreographer André Spathelf-Sanders

Stage Manager Sarah Goshman*

Scene: Athens and a wood nearby There will be one intermission.

Cast

In order of appearance

Theseus, Duke of Athens Corey Jones*

Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons Cassandra Bissell* Child Zacory Packer/Tessa Walker

Philostrate, an official in Theseus’s court Max Gallagher

Egeus, father to Hermia Nathan Hosner*

Hermia Naiya Vanessa McCalla

Demetrius Ty Fanning*

Lysander Aamar-Malik Culbreth

Helena K ayland Jordan

Petra Quince, a carpenter, presenting Prologue Alex Keiper*

Nick Bottom, a weaver, presenting Pyramus Topher Embrey*

Francis Flute, a bellows-mender, presenting Thisbe Dylan J. Fleming

Tom Snout, a tinker, presenting Wall

Marco Antonio Vega

Snug, a joiner, presenting Lion Ryan Ruckman

Robin Starveling, a tailor, presenting Moonshine Braedon Young

Puck, or Robin Goodfellow Max Gallagher

Oberon, King of the Fairies

Titania, Queen of the Fairies

Changeling Child

Corey Jones*

Cassandra Bissell*

Zacory Packer/Tessa Walker

Thistleweed, a fairy Matthew Wangemann†

REM ARK AB LE W ITHIN RE ACH

Cobweb, a fairy Maureen Azzun

Peaseblossom, a fairy Deseree Whitt

Moth, a fairy Taylor Hendricks

Mustardseed, a fairy A shley Aquino†

Fiddlefern Zina Johnstun†

Understudies

Maureen Azzun—Philostrate/Puck; Dylan J. Fleming—Nick Bottom; Monique Gaffney*—Petra Quince; Taylor Hendricks—Tom Snout/Robin Starveling; Zina Johnstun†—Francis Flute/Snug; Alex Keiper*—Hippolyta/Titania; Jarod D. Lewis†—Lysander/Mustardseed/Moth/Thistleweed; Avery Peterson†—Peaseblossom/Cobweb; Paul Michael Sandberg—Egeus; Marco Antonio Vega— Theseus/Oberon; Matthew Wangemann†—Fiddlefern; Deseree Whitt—Helena; Braedon Young—Demetrius; Darci Ramirez—Hermia

Understudies never substitute for listed players unless an announcement is made prior to the performance.

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. †Appearing courtesy of the Southern Utah University Fellowship Program.

The director and fight director are working on contract with the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.

The scenery, costume, sound, and lighting designers are represented by the United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE.

Videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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SYNOPSIS

Theseus, duke of Athens, after conquering the warrior Amazons in battle, is in turn conquered by the charms of their queen, Hippolyta, and they are now planning to marry. To speed the time until their wedding night, he orders amusements to be staged in his court. In a spirit of loyalty, Bottom the weaver and other tradesmen decide to prepare a play for the duke and his bride.

The wedding preparations are interrupted by Egeus, an Athenian, who brings his daughter, Hermia, and her two suitors before Theseus, entreating him to command Hermia to wed Demetrius, one of the suitors. Hermia pleads to be allowed to marry the other suitor, the one she loves–Lysander. The duke orders her to obey her father under penalty of death or confinement in a convent. Hermia and Lysander bewail the harsh decree and secretly agree to meet in a wood nearby and flee to another country. They tell their plans to Helena, a jilted sweetheart of Demetrius, and she, to win back his love, goes straightway to inform him of the plan.

At the same time, in the forest, the fairy king and queen, Oberon and Titania, are at odds about who should be in possession of a certain Changling Child. To spite the fairy queen, Oberon bids the mischievous sprite Puck to procure a love-juice to pour upon Titania’s eyelids when she is asleep, in order that she may love the first thing her waking eyes behold. Just then, Oberon sees Demetrius, who has sought out the trysting-place of Lysander and Hermia only to meet Helena, much to his distaste. The lady’s distress at her lover’s coldness softens the heart of Oberon, who bids Puck touch Demetrius’s eyes also with the love-juice, for Helena’s sake.

Meanwhile, Lysander and Hermia arrive, and Puck in error anoints Lysander’s instead of Demetrius’s eyes, so that Lysander, happening to awake just as the neglected Helena wanders by, falls in love with her, and abandons Hermia.

The same enchanted spot in the forest happens to be the place selected by Bottom and company for the final rehearsal of their play. The roguish Puck passes that way while they are rehearsing, and mischievously and magically crowns Bottom with an ass’s head, whereupon the other players disperse, terror–stricken. Then he brings Bottom to Titania; and, when she awakens, she gazes first upon the human-turned-to-an-ass and falls in love.

Meanwhile, the four lovers are greatly bewildered. Oberon finds that Puck has anointed the eyes of Lysander instead of those of Demetrius, so Oberon anoints Demetrius’s eyes with another potion which breaks the spell. When Demetrius awakes, he sees his neglected Helena being wooed by Lysander. His own love for her returns, and he is ready to fight Lysander. Helena deems them both to be mocking her, and Hermia is dazed by the turn of affairs. The fairies interpose and prevent conflict by causing the four to wander about in the dark until they are tired and fall asleep. Puck repairs the blunder by anointing Lysander’s eyes, in order to dispel the illusion caused by the love-juice. Thus, when they awake, all will be in order: Lysander will love Hermia, and Demetrius will love Helena.

Titania woos Bottom until Oberon, whose anger has abated, removes the spell from her eyes. Bottom is restored to his natural form, and he rejoins his comrades in Athens. Theseus, on an early morning hunting trip in the forest, discovers the four lovers. Explanations follow; the duke relents and bestows Helena upon Demetrius and Hermia upon Lysander.

A wedding feast for the three couples instead of one only is prepared in Duke Theseus’s place. Bottom’s players come to this feast to present the “comic” tragedy of Pyramus and Thisbe, which is performed in wondrous and hilarious fashion. After the company retires for the night, the fairies dance through the corridors on a mission of blessing and goodwill for the three wedded pairs.

JANE AUSTEN'S EMMA THE MUSICAL

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Paul Gordon

Orchestrations by Brad Haak, Paul Gordon, and Brian Allan Hobbs

Based on the Novel by Jane Austen

Sponsored by Emma Eccles Jones Foundation

Artistic Staff

Director and Choreographer Valerie Rachelle

Music Director/Conductor/Tracks Creator Brad Carroll

Scenic Designer Jason Lajka

Costume Designer Lauren T. Roark

Lighting Designer William Kirkham

Sound Designer Lindsay Jones

Voice and Text Coach Adi Cabral

Intimacy Director Caitlyn Herzlinger

Stage Manager Terence Orleans Alexander*

Scene: English village of Highbury, late 18th century There will be one intermission.

Cast

In order of appearance

Emma Woodhouse Allie Babich*

Harriet Smith Laura Brennan

Miss Bates Melinda Parrett*

Robert Martin Cameron Vargas

Elizabeth Martin Grace Wissink

Jane Fairfax Heather Renner

Mr. Elton Jim Poulos*

Mr. Weston Tim Fullerton

Mrs. Weston K at Lee

Frank Churchill Gilberto Saenz

Mr. Woodhouse Chris Mixon*

Mr. Knightley Rhett Guter*

Mrs. Elton Marissa Swanner

Mrs. Bates

Evelyn Carol Case

Vicar Cameron Vargas

Ensemble Heather Renner, Marissa Swanner, Cameron Vargas, Grace Wissink

EMMA THE MUSICAL

Understudies

Luke Sidney Johnson—Mr. Knightley/Mr. Woodhouse/Mr. Weston; Kat Lee—Jane Fairfax/Ensemble; Rita Martin—Mrs. Bates; Avery Peterson†—Mrs. Elton/Mrs. Weston/Elizabeth Martin/Ensemble; Heather Renner—Emma Woodhouse; Marissa Swanner—Miss Bates; Spencer Watson—Mr. Elton/ Frank Churchill/Robert Martin/Vicar/Ensemble; Grace Wissink—Harriet Smith

Understudies never substitute for listed players unless an announcement is made prior to the performance.

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. †Appearing courtesy of the Southern Utah University Fellowship Program.

The director is working on contract with the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.

The scenery, sound, costume, and lighting designers are represented by the United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE.

The videotaping or making of electronic or other audio and/or visual recordings of this production and distributing recordings or streams in any medium, including the Internet, is strictly prohibited, a violation of the authors’ rights, and

SYNOPSIS

Emma Woodhouse has “the very best blessings of existence” with “very little to vex or distress [her],” according to Austen. Against marriage for herself, but convinced she is the ultimate matchmaker,

Emma believes her efforts are well-meant—albeit disaster-prone.

After matchmaking Mr. Weston with her governess, Emma begins to look for a match for her friend Harriet—with her eyes set on the vicar Mr. Elton. Discouraging Harriet from accepting a proposal from Robert Martin, a local farmer, Emma’s plans start to fail when Mr. Elton expresses interest in her, not Harriet. Emma rejects his advances, much to his surprise.

Mr. Knightley, a family friend with whom Emma often quarrels, calls her out about the situation and Mr. Elton soon leaves town and marries another.

While comforting Harriet, Mr. Weston’s son, Frank Churchill catches Emma’s eye, although she soon decides he is a potential match for Harriet. But enter talented and lovely Jane Fairfax, of whom Emma is jealous and who Mr. Knightley defends against false accusations.

Emma finds herself in additional tricky situations with others, and she begins to see the consequences of her arrogant, but well-intended actions. Feelings are hurt and her perfect little world starts to crack.

When Jane and Frank’s secret engagement becomes known, it is revealed that Harriet has feelings for Mr. Knightley, not Frank, as Emma assumed. This announcement brings Emma to the realization that she, too, has feelings for Mr. Knightley.

With whom will Harriet find love? Will Emma finally gain an awareness of her actions? And how will she reconcile her newly-awakened love for her friend Mr. Knightley?

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A RAISIN IN THE SUN

By Lorraine Hansberry

Sponsored by Visit Cedar City • Brian Head

Artistic Staff

Director

Derek Charles Livingston

Scenic Designer Jason Lajka

Costume Designer ArianMarie Moye

Lighting Designer William Kirkham

Sound Designer/Original Music Composer Lindsay Jones

Dramaturg Darci Ramirez

Voice and Text Coach Adi Cabral

Fight and Intimacy Director Caitlyn Herzlinger

Choreographer André Spathelf-Sanders

Stage Manager Sarah Goshman*

Scene: The Younger Family’s apartment on Chicago’s Southside, mid 1950’s There will be two intermissions.

Cast

In order of appearance

Ruth Younger K ayland Jordan

Travis Younger Dylan Nelson/Alyvia Ridgel

Walter Lee Younger Corey Jones*

Beneatha Younger Maureen Azzun

Lena Younger (Mama) Monique Gaffney*

Joseph Asagai Dylan J. Fleming

George Murchison Jeffrey Marc Alkins*

Mrs. Johnson Nazlah Black

K arl Lindner Blake Henri

Bobo Topher Embrey*

Moving Crew Jeffrey Marc Alkins*, Topher Embrey*, Dylan J. Fleming

Understudies

Topher Embrey*—Walter Younger; Derek Charles Livingston—Bobo/Moving Crew; Rita Martin— Lena Younger (Mama)/Mrs. Johnson; Lawrence Mbaki—Joseph Asagai/George Murchison/Moving Crew; Cameron Vargas—Karl Lindner; Deseree Whitt—Beneatha Younger/Ruth Younger

Understudies never substitute for listed players unless an announcement is made prior to the performance.

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. The director is working on contract with the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.

The scenery, sound, costume, and lighting designers are represented by the United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE.

Videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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MUSEUM-WORTHY MEMORIES

SYNOPSIS

It is early morning in the Younger family’s cramped, southside Chicago apartment, shared by three generations of the family. Conflict soon appears as sister and brother Beneatha and Walter Lee Younger argue about their mother Lena’s plans for the insurance money she will receive because of the death of their father. Lena is resolved to use part of the funds to support Beneatha, who plans to attend medical school and become a doctor. Walter wants to invest all of the insurance proceeds into opening a liquor store. Although unsure of what to do with the money, Lena rejects using the funds to support her son’s plan.

The conflict between Walter and Lena continues while other complications arise in the Younger household. Ruth, Walter’s wife, reveals that she is pregnant and, because of the family’s economic strife, is contemplating terminating the pregnancy,

which devastates Lena. And Beneatha’s emotions are torn between two suitors: fellow college students, George, a well-off American, and Asagai, a Nigerian exchange student who moves Beneatha to explore her own heritage.

To Walter’s dismay, Lena uses part of the insurance money to make a down payment on a house in an all-white neighborhood, Clybourne Park. Feeling unsupported by his mother, Walter begins to act irresponsibly. Lena sees Walter’s bitterness about her decision, relents, and entrusts Walter to do what he will with the balance of the funds, with the caveat that he put part of it into a savings account for Beneatha’s medical school education.

The Youngers happily make plans to move. They remain firm in the decision even after a neighbor’s visit reminds the family of the dangers of moving to their new home, and Karl Lindner, the head of the Clybourne Park Improvement Association, calls on the family with a buyout offer to stop them from integrating the neighborhood. The Youngers resolutely refuse.

Later, Walter’s friend and hopeful business partner Bobo reveals what has become of the money Lena has given Walter. He has entrusted a third partner to invest in the liquor store, and that partner has absconded with Walter’s investment, including the funds for Beneatha’s education. Desperate to recoup the lost money, Walter calls Lindner back with the intention of accepting the buyout. Walter’s pride and courage emerge during Lindner’s second visit, and he decides, on behalf of the Youngers, to move into the white neighborhood and leave behind their meager, crowded apartment.

STAFF

Publisher: Mills Publishing, Inc.; President: Dan Miller; Office Administrator: Cynthia Bell Snow; Regional Advertising Director: Paula Bell; Art Director/ Production Manager: Jackie Medina; Graphic Design: Ken Magleby, Patrick Witmer; Advertising Representatives: Paula Bell, Dan Miller, Paul Nicholas.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

By Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields

Sponsored by Sorenson Legacy Foundation

Artistic Staff

Director and Fight Director Geoffrey Kent

Scenic Designer Jason Lajka

Costume Designer Lauren T. Roark

Lighting Designer William Kirkham

Sound Designer/Composer Lindsay Jones

Voice and Text Coach Adi Cabral

Intimacy Director Caitlyn Herzlinger

Stage Manager Tanya J. Searle*

Scene: Opening Night of the Cornley Drama Society’s production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, present day There will be one intermission.

Cast

Chris, director, plays Inspector Carter Rhett Guter*

Jonathan, plays Charles Haversham Jeffrey Marc Alkins*

Robert, plays Thomas Colleymoore Blake Henri

Dennis, plays Perkins Chris Mixon*

Sandra, plays Florence Colleymoore Nazlah Black

Max, plays Cecil Haversham/Arthur the Gardener Jim Poulos*

Annie, stage manager Melinda Parrett*

Trevor, lighting and sound operator Cameron Vargas

Stage Hands Laura Brennan, Grace Wissink

Understudies

Laura Brennan—Sandra; Heather Renner—Stage Hands; Spencer Watson—Chris/Robert/Max; Grace Wissink—Annie; Nicholas Denhalter—Dennis/Jonathan/Trevor

Understudies never substitute for listed players unless an announcement is made prior to the performance.

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. †Appearing courtesy of the Southern Utah University Fellowship Program.

The director is working on contract with the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.

The scenery, sound, costume, and lighting designers are represented by the United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE.

The videotaping or making of electronic or other audio and/or visual recordings of this production and distributing recordings or streams in any medium, including the Internet, is strictly prohibited, a violation of the authors’ rights, and actionable under United States copyright law. For more information, please visit https://www.concordtheatricals.com/resources/protecting-artists.

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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

to Agatha Christie’s’ The Mousetrap––to you, the audience, whether they’re ready or not.

Excitedly, Director Chris Bean welcomes the audience while the company is frantically making last minute changes to the set. They don’t have time to finish, but the play must go on!

Character Charles Haversham is killed, and the murder mystery plot begins to progress, but not very smoothly.

SYNOPSIS

It is opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s production of the 1920s murder mystery The Murder at Haversham Manor. The thespians, despite not having had success with previous productions, have decided to produce this show––a play similar

A plethora of calamities ensue, including disappearing props, missing actors, collapsing sets, forgotten and entirely flubbed lines, breaking character, and more. Throughout the mishaps and chaos on- and backstage, Inspector Carter tries to conduct an investigation into the death of Charles. But the more the play progresses, the worse the situation gets. What will be the big climax: the reveal of the murderer or how this acting troupe survives this performance?

TIMON OF ATHENS

By William Shakespeare

Sponsored by Crocker Catalyst Foundation

Artistic

Staff Director Lisa Peterson

Scenic Designer Tanya Orellana

Costume Designer An-Lin Dauber

Lighting Designer Tom Ontiveros

Sound Designer/Original Music Composer Paul James Prendergast

Dramaturg Isabel Smith-Bernstein

Voice and Text Coach Philip Thompson

Fight/Intimacy Director Caitlyn Herzlinger

Stage Manager Jade Bruno*

Scene: Athens and the neighboring woods There will be one intermission.

Cast

In order of appearance

A Poet Anatasha Blakely

A Painter Darin F. Earl II

A Merchant Christopher Centinaro

A Jeweller Gabrielle Francine Smith

Lucius, a Senator Jeorge Bennett Watson*

Lucullus, a Senator Jasmine Bracey*

Timon of Athens Elijah Alexander*

Flavius, a steward to Timon Sheila Tousey*

Apemantus, a churlish philosopher Nell Geisslinger*

Alcibiades, an Athenian captain James Ryen*

Ventidius, a young lord Jeremy Thompson

Sempronius, a rich friend to Timon Christopher Centinaro

Servilius, an attendant to Timon Jack Doherty

Flaminius, an attendant to Timon Gabrielle Francine Smith

Factotumus, an attendant to Timon Jeremy Thompson

Caphis, an attendant to Sempronius Jasmine Bracey*

Hortensius, an attendant to Lucius Jeorge Bennett Watson*

Varro, an attendant Darin F. Earl II

Isadore, an attendant Anatasha Blakely

Soldiers

Christopher Centinaro, Jack Doherty, Gabrielle Francine Smith, Jeremy Thompson

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Understudies

Anatasha Blakely – Lucullus/Caphis; Nicholas Denhalter – Lucius/Hortensius; Darin F. Earl II—Alcibiades; Jarod D. Lewis†—Painter/Varro/Merchant/Sempronius/Soldier; Gabrielle Francine Smith—Flavius; Jacob Sorling—Timon of Athens/Servilius/Ventidius/ Factotumus/Soldier; Elise Thayn—Apemantus/Jeweller/Amazon/Flaminius/Poet/Isadore/Soldier Understudies never substitute for listed players unless an announcement is made prior to the performance.

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. †Appearing courtesy of the Southern Utah University Fellowship Program.

The director is working on contract with the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.

The scenery, sound, costume, and lighting designer is represented by the United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE.

Videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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SYNOPSIS

Surrounded by fair-weather flatterers and beneficiaries of his largesse, Timon of Athens, a wealthy nobleman, is a generous friend, a considerate master, a lavish patron of the arts, and an extravagant entertainer. On the other hand, Apemantus, a churlish philosopher hated by everyone for his chiding, ridicules Timon’s blindness and warns him against his friends. Flavius, Timon’s steward, also tries to warn his master of his impending ruin being caused by his unbridled extravagance. But the joy of giving, as well as his susceptibility to flattery by his “friends,” is too great for Timon to listen.

Alarmed at the possibility that Timon will bankrupt himself, several of Timon’s wealthy creditors send their agents to collect their loans. The importunities of these men at length force Timon to listen to the faithful Flavius, who proves to him that he owes more than twice what he

possesses. Knowing that he has given unwisely but not ignobly, Timon refuses to believe that friends who are “feast-won” are “fast-lost.” Accordingly, he dispatches messengers with requests for small loans to Lucullus, Lucius, and Sempronius, whom he has showered with gifts, and to Ventidius, whom he once relieved from debtors’ prison.

The first premonition to Timon of the ingratitude he may expect comes when Flavius reports his ill success in borrowing from the Athenian senate. Then, one by one, Timon’s friends deny him, all finding feeble excuses for evading his request. Timon begins to realize how little he may expect from others now that his own fortunes have fallen into disarray, and he resolves to invite them to one more banquet. When they all appear with faint excuses for denying his messengers, Timon serves them covered dishes of stones and warm water, which he throws in their faces, and drives them out of his house with curses.

Meanwhile Alcibiades, a famous military hero and poor but true friend of Timon, encounters another manifestation of Athenian ingratitude: he is banished by the senate for too eloquently pleading the cause of an Athenian soldier sentenced to death despite his bravery and service to the state. Alcibiades swears to revenge himself upon Athens by rallying his discontented troops and attacking the city.

With bitter curses against all mankind, the now misanthropic Timon shakes the dust of Athens from his feet and goes into voluntary exile in a

cave near the sea. There, while grubbing for roots to gnaw on, he finds buried treasure. Soon after, Alcibiades, with his army of discontents and his two mistresses, Timandra and Phrynia, happens to pass that way and speaks the first sincere words Timon has heard. Though his soldiers are deserting because he lacks money to pay them, Alcibiades offers Timon gold. However, when Timon hears that the expedition is marching against Athens, he shares his treasure with the general and his mistresses.

Word of Timon’s new-found treasure soon brings other visitors. To two thieves, Timon gives some of his gold and such bitter praise of thievery that they are almost converted from their profession. Here, too, he is found by his steward, Flavius, who has sought him for love and not for gain. At first Timon curses him for being like the rest, but, at last touched by his devotion, acknowledges him as the one honest man who redeems mankind.

To him he gives a huge sum on condition that he never visit him again nor show charity to any one.

Believing that Timon’s wretchedness is but a pose adopted to test his friends, a self-seeking poet and a painter also visit him, professing old friendship, but Timon gives them nothing but curses. Even the Athenian senate sends a delegation soliciting his aid against Alcibiades and promising him even greater dignities than those he has renounced; but Timon expresses his utter indifference as to what fate befalls the city.

However, Alcibiades is placated by being given permission to present his grievances and to enter the city peaceably in order to wreak vengeance only on his and Timon’s enemies. The news of this belated vindication reaches Timon too late; he has died friendless and alone, leaving behind only an epitaph expressing the hatred which he has taken with him beyond the grave.

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CORIOLANUS

By William Shakespeare

Sponsored by Crocker Catalyst Foundation

Artistic

Staff Director Lisa Peterson

Scenic Designer Tanya Orellana

Costume Designer An-Lin Dauber

Lighting Designer Tom Ontiveros

Sound Designer/Original Music Composer Paul James Prendergast

Dramaturg Isabel Smith-Bernstein

Voice and Text Coach Philip Thompson

Fight/Intimacy Director Caitlyn Herzlinger

Stage Manager Jade Bruno*

Scene: Rome. And the nearby sovereign state of the Volsci. There will be one intermission.

Cast

Roman Citizens

Elijah Alexander*, Anatasha Blakely, Jasmine Bracey*, Christopher Centinaro, Jack Doherty, Darin F. Earl II, Nell Geisslinger*, Gabrielle Francine Smith, Sheila Tousey*, Jeremy Thompson, Jeorge Bennett Watson*

Menenius Agrippa, a Roman Senator Jasmine Bracey*

Caius Martius, afterwards

Caius Martius Coriolanus James Ryen*

Cominius, a Roman General Jeorge Bennett Watson*

Titus Lartius, a Roman Captain Jeremy Thompson

Nicanor, a Roman lieutenant Jack Doherty

Sicinius Velutus, tribune of the people Darin F. Earl II

Junius Brutus, tribune of the people Nell Geisslinger*

Tullus Aufidius, a Volscian General Elijah Alexander*

Adrian, a Volscian Lieutenant Christopher Centinaro

Virgilia, wife to Coriolanus

Gabrielle Francine Smith

Volumnia, mother to Coriolanus Sheila Tousey*

Valeria, friend to Virgilia Anatasha Blakely

Young Martius, son to Coriolanus Kinsley Seegmiller/Rory Shakespear

Understudies

Anatasha Blakely—Menenius Agrippa/Citizen; Nicholas Denhalter—Cominius/Citizen; Darin F. Earl II—Coriolanus; Jarod D. Lewis†—Sicinius/Citizen/Adrian; Jacob Sorling—Aufidius/Citizen/Nicanor/Titus Lartius; Gabrielle Francine Smith—Volumnia/Citizen; Elise Thayn—Junius Brutus/Citizen/Virgilia/Valeria

Understudies never substitute for listed players unless an announcement is made prior to the performance.

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. †Appearing courtesy of the Southern Utah University Fellowship Program.

The director is working on contract with the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.

The lighting designer is represented by the United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE.

Videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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SYNOPSIS

A famine in ancient Rome is causing the common people, known as plebeians, to demand that the government allow them access to the city’s grain supply. A mob of angry plebeians armed with staves and clubs feels it is Caius Martius and his ambitious mother, believed to be sworn enemies of the people,

who have denied them the grain stored in the warehouses. Eventually, the rulers, known as patricians, grant the plebeians five representatives, or tribunes, “to defend their vulgar wisdoms.” Caius Martius, a proud and aristocratic patrician soldier, is enraged at the decision, since he has nothing but contempt for the lower classes. He accuses them of cowardice in battle and threatens to slaughter the malcontents.

War erupts with a neighboring people, the Volscians, whose leader, Tullus Aufidius, is Martius’s bitter rival. Martius is delighted at this threat to Rome and revels in the prospect of so many of the rabble being killed, and is even more delighted at the prospect of facing Aufidius in battle again. Virgilia, Martius’s wife, sees only horror and the possibility of her husband’s death while Volumnia, Martius’s mother, sees him covered in the blood of his enemies and the glory of a victory.

A campaign ensues and the Roman defeat the Volscians. In the process, the city of Corioles is taken, due largely to the single-handed bravery of Martius, who charges into the enemy alone, looking for the detested Aufidius. In honor of his heroism,

he is granted a new name, Coriolanus.

Rome lavishes Coriolanus with a hero’s welcome, and the senate offers to make him a consul, assuming that he can win the votes of the detested plebeians. Reluctantly, Coriolanus goes about winning the needed votes, at least temporarily. Due to the efforts of two clever tribunes, Brutus and Sicinius, who consider Coriolanus an enemy of the people, the plebeians reverse their decision. Coriolanus, always quick of temper, flies into a rage and speaks out, unadvisedly, against the very idea of popular rule. Brutus and Sicinius see an opportunity in his outburst and denounce Coriolanus as a traitor to Rome, driving him into exile.

In vengeful fury and in spite of his wife’s tearful pleadings, Coriolanus turns to his Volscian enemy, Aufidius, and makes peace with him. Aufidius is only too happy to have Coriolanus’s assistance, since he is planning a new campaign against Rome. Before long, however, Aufidius begins to fear that he is being overshadowed by his former foe. Rome is thrown into a panic. Roman armies are helpless to

stop the Volscian advance, and soon Coriolanus and his forces are encamped outside the walls of Rome. Even the pleadings for mercy of two of his oldest friends fail to move Coriolanus. He will not hear them. To turn back, to relent, has always been a sign of weakness to him. But then, his mother Volumnia, the only person to whom he has ever been truly devoted, begs him to make peace, in spite of all she has taught her son about honor and uncompromising bravery. For the first time in his life, Coriolanus yields. Volumnia is hailed as the savior of Rome, and Coriolanus and the Volscians return to Antium, where Coriolanus is hailed as a hero for avoiding war and bringing equal honor to both sides.

Aufidius, however, orders his people not to accept the treaty and sees only treachery in Coriolanus’s failure to take Rome. In the argument that ensues, Coriolanus calls for a fight with Aufidius and six of his men. Aufidius and his co-conspirators rush at Coriolanus with their swords, and he falls. The body is ordered to be honorably burned, and a noble monument is to be erected in Coriolanus’ memory.

THE GREENSHOW

Sponsored by Marriner S. Eccles Foundation, Cedar City RAP Tax, Rocky Mountain Power, and SkyWest Airlines

Artistic Staff

Director Britannia Howe

Music Director Brandon Scott Grayson

Choreographer André Spathelf-Sanders

Scenic/Costume Designer Paula E. Trimpey

Voice and Text Coach Josh F.S. Moser

Stage Manager Emily Beatse/Amberly Burgess

Cast of The Hills of Appalachia and English Regency Garden Party

by Britannia Howe

Featured Performers A shley Aquino†

Taylor Hendricks

Avery Peterson†

Marissa Swanner

Matthew Wangemann†

Spencer Watson

†Appearing courtesy of the Southern Utah University Fellowship Program.

Paiute Heritage and Celebration

Featuring performers from The Paiute Indian Tribe Of Utah

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Join us at The Greenshow for our free family-friendly outdoor entertainment on the green each summer evening, MondaySaturday! With singing, dancing, stories, music, and audience participation, this 30-minute show is the perfect way to experience the Festival for the first or the one thousandth’s time! This season, we’ll present three different shows throughout the week: The Hills of Appalachia, English Regency Garden Party, and Paiute Heritage and Celebration

Complete the Canon

The Utah Shakespeare Festival committed to produce all of William Shakespeare’s thirty-eight plays in a program launched in 2012 called Complete the Canon. In 2013 the Festival introduced the second phase of Complete the Canon, the History Cycle, featuring Shakespeare’s ten history plays, beginning with King John and following in chronological order through Henry VIII. Use this handy guide to keep track of what you have seen and when.

Comedies

2014 The Comedy of Errors

2015/2024 The Taming of the Shrew

2015 The Two Gentlemen of Verona

2013 Love’s Labour’s Lost

2017/2023 A Midsummer Night’s Dream

2018 The Merchant of Venice

2018 The Merry Wives of Windsor

2016/2024 Much Ado About Nothing

2017 As You Like It

2014/2019 Twelfth Night

2022 All’s Well That Ends Well

2014 Measure for Measure

Histories (in chronological order)

2013 King John

2013 Richard II

2014 Henry IV Part One

2015 Henry IV Part Two

2016 Henry V

2012 Titus Andonicus

___ Troilus and Cressida

2017/2023 Romeo and Juliet

2016 Julius Caesar

2012/2019 Hamlet

2018 Othello

2021 Pericles

2021 Cymbeline

2024 The Winter’s Tale

2018 Henry VI Part One

2019 Henry VI Part Two

2019 Henry VI Part Three

2021 Richard III

2024 Henry VIII

Tragedies

2015 King Lear

2019 Macbeth

___ Antony and Cleopatra

2023 Coriolanus

2023 Timon of Athens

Romances

2013 The Tempest

___ The Two Noble Kinsmen

Make the most of your Festival Experience by taking part in some or all of our interactive experiences surrounding the plays. Play orientations, play seminars, production seminars, and displays are free; Backstage Tours, Repertory Magic, Words Cubed, and RADA performances require tickets, which can be purchased at the Ticket Office.

For details, prices, dates, and locations, visit our website at www.bard.org.

Play Orientations

Learn more about the play at our free Play Orientations. Conducted by theatre experts, these introductions will answer your questions and help you more fully enjoy the plays.

Play Seminars

Share your views about Festival plays, their interpretation, and subtle nuances (or hear the views of others). Theatre scholars (with play directors and actors joining in at times) lead the discussions, allowing audience members to engage in a lively give-and-take where everyone learns.

Production Seminars

Props, costumes, actors, and producers: you can get to know all of them better at these free daily interactive seminars.

Props Seminars

Learn from Properties Director Benjamin Hohman as he demonstrates how hundreds of props and special effects help create the Festival magic you see on stage.

Costume Seminars

Join Costume Director Jeffrey Lieder as he demonstrates how our elaborate costumes are designed, fabricated, and maintained.

Actor Seminars

Engage with the Festival actors and ask questions about their roles and the process of bringing the plays to life.

Producer Seminars

Discover the magic that encompasses the work from the Festival’s leadership and how all the parts of the organizaiton come together each season.

Backstage Tours

Backstage Tours provide the perfect opportunity to peek behind the scenery and into the Festival's various production areas and theatres to see how all the enchantment comes together. Participants must navigate stairs. Tickets are $10 at the Ticket Office.

Repertory Magic

One of the most magical (and difficult) aspects of repertory theatre is the changeover from one play to the next. Lighting, scenery, props, costume, and sound technicians hurry to change everything from the matinee show to the evening show. It is a fascinating and well-choreographed process. You can witness the scene change and ask questions as it is happening. In the Randall L. Jones Theatre only. Tickets are $10 at the Ticket Office.

Discover two new works with Words Cubed during the month of August. After being selected from a rigorous nationwide, open process, two plays are chosen for a week-

long development process at the Festival. The playwrights are given an opportunity to work with professional actors and directors as they revise their work. Then each play is presented as a staged reading in front of an audience, followed by an informative discussion among playwrights, actors, and audience. Tickets are $10 at the Ticket Office. Important Note: The plays in this series are written for contemporary adult audiences and may contain themes and language not appropriate for children and that some may find offensive.

RADA

As part of the Festival’s artist exchange program with London’s famed Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, their students will present a touring production of The Comedy of Errors August 1-5. The emphasis is on the art of contemporary Shakespeare performance and training from the Bard’s homeland. Tickets are $20 at the Ticket Office.

On Display

While you are at the Festival, you won’t want to miss the Southern Utah Museum of Art just north of the Randall L. Jones Theatre. This summer, SUMA will feature three exhibits from June 10 to September 23. Of special note is “A Dream Deferred: New Perspectives on Black Experience.” Artists Aïsha Lehmann and Vitus Shell have contributed works to reflect the themes of the Festival’s 2023 production of A Raisin in the Sun. Lorraine Hansberry’s play centers on defining the American dream while battling racial discrimination. In response to the play, Lehmann has created a new body of work that uses printed maps to illustrate how “White power structures impact Black experience on a societal level.” Shell’s paintings, on the other hand, present an “every Black man” who is living these experiences.

For details and operating hours, visit www.suu.edu/suma.

On Display in the Randall L. Jones Theatre Lobby: Featuring 70 historic photos that chronicle the Union Pacific Railroad in Cedar City and Utah’s National Parks, a special exhibition will be featured in the Randall L. Jones Theater lobby. Many of the photos were taken by Cedar City Native Homer Jones, the son of Randall L. and Lovina S. Jones whom the theatre was named after. "All Abboooard! Historic Union Pacific" will run from June 26 to September 2.

On Display in the Eileen and Allen Anes Theatre Lobby: Steve and Diana Yates from Artisans Art Gallery in Cedar City have curated an art display featuring local artists, running from June 23 to October 7. Each piece will be available for purchase.

Souvenirs

Take home lasting memories of your Festival experience by picking up cards, books, jewelry, clothing, and many other items at the Festival Gift Shops east of the Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre or the Randall L. Jones Theatre lobby.

Refreshments

Whether it is a snack before the play, a hot or cold drink at intermission, or extra world-famous tarts to take home with you, the Festival has you covered. Refreshments will be available in Ellen’s Sweet Shoppe in the courtyard, as well as in the Englestad and Randall Theatres.

WHO'S WHO ON THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Randy Allen Attorney

Steven Andersen: Chair Entrepreneur

Christian Garner Southern Utah University Student Representative Andrea Golding Civic Leader

Mary-Margaret Pingree Manager, Pingree Family Limited Company

Wayne T. Pyle City Manager, West Valley City

Dr. Eric Anderson Surgeon (retired)

Eileen Anes Marriage and Family Therapist

Dr. Michael Gordon Higher Education Professional Senator Don Ipson Executive Appropriations Vice Chair, Utah State Senate

Dr. Schvalla Rivera Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Grinnell College

Eric Schmutz President and CEO, State Bank of Southern Utah; Vice-Chair, Southern Utah University Board of Trustees

Dr. Niki Bates Education Director, Vegas PBS

Eric O. Leavitt President, The Leavitt Group

Father Bob Stoeckig Ecclesiastical Leader

Mindy Benson President, Southern Utah University

Nancy Melich Full-Time Reporter/ Theatre Critic, Salt Lake Tribune (retired); Festival Literary Seminar Director, 2004–2016

Boyd Warner Entrepreneur

Erik Brue Investor

Ahmad Corbitt Communications Officer, LDS Foundation

Shauna Mendini Dean, College of Performing and Visual Arts, Southern Utah University

Tom Miller Founder and CEO, The VisionLink Advisory Group

Dr. Bryan Watabe: Ex-Officio Physician

Tiffany Erickson Communications Director, Rocky Mountain Power

Nubia Peña Director, Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs

Jeni Wilson Civic Leader

Stage Arts

THE FESTIVAL ORGANIZATION

GOVERNING BOARDS

Board of Governors

Steven Andersen: Chair

Entrepreneur

Randy Allen

Attorney

Dr. Eric Anderson

Surgeon (retired)

Eileen Anes

Marriage and Family Therapist

Dr. Niki Bates

Education Director, Vegas PBS

Mindy Benson

President, Southern Utah University

Erik Brue

Investor

Ahmad Corbitt

Communications Officer, LDS Foundation

Tiffany Erickson

Communications Director, Rocky Mountain Power

Christian Garner

Southern Utah University Student Representative

Andrea Golding

Civic Leader

Dr. Michael Gordon

Higher Education Professional

Senator Don Ipson

Executive Appropriations Vice Chair, Utah State Senate

Eric O. Leavitt

President, The Leavitt Group

Nancy Melich

Full-Time Reporter/Theatre Critic, Salt Lake Tribune (retired); Festival Literary Seminar Director, 2004–2016

Shauna Mendini

Dean, College of Performing and Visual Arts, Southern Utah University

Tom Miller

Founder and CEO, The VisionLink Advisory Group

Nubia Peña

Director, Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs

Mary-Margaret Pingree

Manager, Pingree Family Limited Company

Wayne T. Pyle

City Manager, West Valley City

Dr. Schvalla Rivera

Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Grinnell College

Eric Schmutz

President and CEO, State Bank of Southern Utah; Vice-Chair,

Southern Utah University Board of Trustees

Father Bob Stoeckig

Ecclesiastical Leader

Boyd Warner Entrepreneur

Dr. Bryan Watabe: Ex-Officio Physician

Jeni Wilson

Civic Leader

Board of Governors

Chairs Emeriti

Allen Anes, M.D.

Las Vegas, Nevada

J. Kevin Bischoff

Salt Lake City, Utah

Sue S. Cox

St. George, Utah

Kathie Horman

Sandy, Utah

Jeff Larsen

Salt Lake City, Utah

Linda R. Lowe

St. George, Utah

Mark C. Moench

Salt Lake City, Utah

Jeffery R. Nelson

Salt Lake City, Utah

D. N. “Nick” Rose

North Salt Lake, Utah

David E. Simmons

Salt Lake City, Utah

Nancy Slitz

Las Vegas, Nevada

Thomas A. Thomas

Las Vegas, Nevada

Verl R. Topham

Salt Lake City, Utah

Honorary Board of Governors

Honorable Spencer J. Cox: Honorary Chair

Utah State Governor

Alan C. Ashton

Co-founder, Thanksgiving Point

Michael York

Actor

MANAGEMENT STAFF Administration

Michael Bahr: Interim Managing Director

Derek Charles Livingston: Interim Artistic Director/Director of New Play Development

Artistic

Tanya J. Searle: Festival Stage Manager/Artistic Associate

Business and Finance

Kami Terry Paul: General Manager

Becky Stucker: Business Office Manager

Jacey Carpenter: Business Office Assistant

Amy Gold: Business Operations Assistant

Company Management

Karin Edwards: Company Manager

Bailey Rodriguez: Company Management Lead Assistant

Catherine Clement: Company Management Assistant

Abby Despain: Company Management Assistant

Eliza Greiner: Company Management Assistant

Sophia Grzywacz: Company Management Assistant

Arianna Monson: Company Management Assistant/Swing

Derek Nelson: Company Management Assistant

Ginger Nelson: Company Management Assistant

Liz Rose: Company Management Assistant

Child Care

Kristine Cooley: Manager

Tracy Womack: Manager

Vicky Baum

Jane Brown

Lily Brown

Ethan Bulloch

Connor Bulloch

Marisa Carter

Clover Dunn

Blake Dunn

Melbourne Earl

Brytanni Edwards

Richard Edwards

Braelynn Hayley

Brenna Hayley

Marie Hayley

Crystal Hopkins

Paula Burgoyne Jenson

Shirley Jenson

Rebecca Moss

Katie Nelson

Elena Puckett

Lilly Puckett

Lynae Puckett

Danniel Quinnett

Ian Small

Olivia Small

Ruth Waller

Tate Womack

Facilities

Kevin Davis: Facilities Director

Troy Adams: Operations Manager

Susannah Heister: Facilities Manager

David Corder: Facilities Assistant

Ariana Monson: Lead Barricades

Maya Williams: Barricades

Catherine Clement: Barricades

Rebecca Springer: Barricades

Custodial Services

Brent Hughes: Custodial Services Manager

Food and Beverage

Jimmy Twitchell: Concessions Manager

Solange Adidi

Donald Agnot

Tania Baelongandi

Emma Ballard

Duncan Christensen

Hope Edja

Mahima Giri

Emily Jetland

Sydney Jones

Yocoli Konan

Crystal Kurtz

Danielle Kurtz

Karen Luna-Santiago

Gabriella Mbonigaba

Eliel Mpunga

Josue Nawej

Elie Wamana

Guest Services

Aubree Rasmussen: Guest Services Manager

Kris Bahr: Assistant Guest Services Manager

Beau Barrett

Cormick Bone

Lauren Calamity

Cobe Clark

Ali Damavandi

Isabela De Las Casas

Noah Denhalter

Christian Garner

Laurel Grant

Sophia Grzywacz

Sally Johnstun

Nash Kenning

Camillia Klausmeier

Cameo Knight

Hannah McKinnon

Talise Mosley

Abigail Nakken

Kolton Nielsen

Makell Olsen

Camille Osborn

Lincoln Paul

Grace Powers

Kendra Pugmire

Harry Reid

THE FESTIVAL ORGANIZATION

Dean Rice

Elise Thayn

Emily Watson

Sophia Weaver

Development and Communications

Donn Jersey: Development and Communications Director

Emily Cacho: Development Associate

Kortney Okelberry: MFA Development Assistant

Clare Campbell: Creative Director

Brittney Corry: Marketing Manager

Marlo Ihler: Publications Manager

Liz Armstrong: Communications Associate/Writer

Austin Wright: MFA Communications Assistant

Education

Katherine Norman: Education Director

Stewart Shelley: Associate Education Director

Isabel Smith-Bernstein: Play Seminar Director

Elyna Mellen: Seminar Manager/ Education Dramaturgy

Michael Bahr: Orientations/ Seminars

Ryan Paul: Orientations/Seminars

Joshua Stavros:  Orientations/ Seminars

Austin Wright: MFA Education Assistant/Instructor

Noel Bauer: Actor Training/ Playmakers Instructor

Shawnda Moss: Teaching

Shakespeare Instructor

Abigail Nakken: Actor Training Instructor

Russell Saxton: Tech Camp for Teachers Instructor

Parker Lepink: Teaching Artist

Olivia Jacobs: Teaching Artist

Marian Esplin: Teaching Artist

Annie Hancock: Teaching Artist

Charlie Adamson: Teaching Artist

Eliza Barton: Teaching Artist

Harry Reid: Teaching Artist

Kolten Nielsen: Teaching Artist

Libby Perry: Lead Chaperone, Camps and Classes

Health and Safety Committee

Michael Bahr

Richard Girtain

Donn Jersey

Jeffrey Lieder

Derek Charles Livingston

Kami Paul

Aubree Rasmussen

Tanya Searle

Stewart Shelley

Becky Stucker

ARTISTIC STAFF Directors

Britannia Howe: The Greenshow––The Hills of Appalachia, English Regency Garden Party

Geoffrey Kent: The Play That Goes Wrong

Jessica Kubzansky: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Derek Charles Livingston: A Raisin in the Sun

Betsy Mugavero: Romeo and Juliet

Lisa Peterson: Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah: The Greenshow––Paiute Heritage and Celebration

Valerie Rachelle: Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical

Assistant Directors

Ali Damavandi: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Sophia Weaver: A Raisin in the Sun

Playwrights

Jane Austen: Author––Emma

Paul Gordon: Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical

Lorraine Hansberry: A Raisin in the Sun

Britannia Howe: The Greenshow

Henry Lewis: The Play That Goes Wrong

Jonathan Sayer: The Play That Goes Wrong

Henry Shields: The Play That Goes Wrong

William Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Coriolanus, Romeo and Juliet, Timon of Athens

Designers

Scenery

Jason Lajka: Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical, The Play That Goes Wrong, A Raisin in the Sun

Tanya Orellana: Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Paula E. Trimpey: The Greenshow

Jo Winiarski: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet

Costumes

Bill Black: Romeo and Juliet

An-Lin Dauber: Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Ann Closs Farley: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

ArianMarie Moye: A Raisin in the Sun

Lauren T. Roark: Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical, The Play That Goes Wrong

Paula E. Trimpey: The Greenshow

Lighting

Robert Aguilar: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet

William Kirkham: Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical, The Play That Goes Wrong, A Raisin in the Sun

Tom Ontiveros: Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Sound

Lindsay Jones: Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical, The Play That Goes Wrong, A Raisin in the Sun

Joe Payne: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet

Paul James Prendergast: Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Design Assistants

Brandon Davis: Scenery—A

Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet

Jennifer Gonzalez: Lighting— Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Jordan McAuliffe: Lighting—Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical, The Play That Goes Wrong, A Raisin in the Sun

Lily McLeod: Lighting—A

Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet

Alexandra Mellor: Costumes— Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Whitney Oppenheimer: Costumes—A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Emily Schmitt: Lighting—A

Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet

Ien Denio: Sound—Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical, The Play That Goes Wrong, A Raisin in the Sun

Music Directors

Brad Carroll: Jane Austen’s Emma

The Musical

Brandon Scott Grayson: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, The Greenshow

Conductors

Brad Carroll: Jane Austen’s Emma

The Musical

Music Composers

Lindsay Jones: The Play That Goes Wrong, A Raisin in the Sun

Joe Payne: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet

Paul James Prendergast: Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Orchestral Tracking

Brad Carroll: Jane Austen’s Emma

The Musical

Orchestrations

Paul Gordon: Jane Austen’s Emma

The Musical

Brad Haak: Jane Austen’s Emma

The Musical

Brian Allan Hobbs: Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical

Dramaturgs

Darci Ramirez: A Raisin in the Sun

Isabel Smith-Bernstein: Coriolanus, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Timon of Athens

Fight Directors

Paul Dennhardt: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Caitlyn Herzlinger: Coriolanus, A Raisin in the Sun, Timon of Athens

Geoffrey Kent: The Play That Goes Wrong

Fir Yule: Assistant Fight Director

Intimacy Director

Caitlyn Herzlinger: Coriolanus, Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Play That Goes Wrong, A Raisin in the Sun, Romeo and Juliet, Timon of Athens, The Greenshow

Fir Yule: Assistant Intimacy Director—Coriolanus, Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Play That Goes Wrong, A Raisin in the Sun, Romeo and Juliet, Timon of Athens, The Greenshow

Choreographers

Valerie Rachelle: Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical

André Spathelf-Sanders: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Raisin in the Sun, Romeo and Juliet, The Greenshow

Voice and Text

Adi Cabral: Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical, A Raisin in the Sun, The Play That Goes Wrong

THE FESTIVAL ORGANIZATION

Josh F.S. Moser: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, The Greenshow

Philip Thompson: Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

PERFORMING COMPANY

Actors

Elijah Alexander*

Jeffrey Marc Alkins*

Ashley Aquino†

Maureen Azzun

Allie Babich*

Cassandra Bissell*

Nazlah Black

Anatasha Blakely

Jasmine Bracey*

Laura Brennan: Fight Captain––The Play That Goes Wrong

Evelyn Carol Case

Christopher Centinaro

Aamar-Malik Culbreth

Nicholas Denhalter

Jack Doherty

Darin F. Earl II

Topher Embrey*

Ty Fanning*

Dylan J. Fleming

Tim Fullerton

Monique Gaffney*

Max Gallagher

Nell Geisslinger*

Rhett Guter*

Taylor Hendricks

Blake Henri

Nathan Hosner*

Luke Sidney Johnson: Fight & Dance Captain––Romeo & Juliet

Zina Johnstun†

Corey Jones*

Kayland Jordan

Alex Keiper*

Kat Lee

Recipient of the Michael and Jan Finlayson Actor Award

Jarod D. Lewis†

Derek Charles Livingston

Rita Martin

Lawrence Mbaki

Naiya Vanessa McCalla

Chris Mixon*

Dylan Nelson

Zacory Packer

Melinda Parrett*

Avery Peterson†

Jim Poulos*

Darci Ramirez

Heather Renner

Alyvia Ridgel

Ryan Ruckman

James Ryen*

Gilberto Saenz

Paul Michael Sandberg

Kinsley Seegmiller

Rory Shakespear

Gabrielle Francine Smith

Jacob Sorling

Marissa Swanner: Dance Captain––Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical, The Greenshow

Elise Thayn

Jeremy Thompson: Fight Captain––Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Sheila Tousey*

Cameron Vargas

Marco Antonio Vega: Fight Captain––A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Tessa Walker

Matthew Wangemann†

Jeorge Bennett Watson*

Spencer Watson

Deseree Whitt: Dance Captain––A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Grace Wissink

Braedon Young

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States

†At the Festival courtesy of the Southern Utah University Fellowship Program

Randall Lobby

Preshow Pianists

Doreen Woolley

Danny Hansen

Holly Ashby

Heather DePriest

Teresa Redd

Linda Tagney

WORDS CUBED

Derek Charles Livingston: Director of New Play Development

PRODUCTION STAFF

Richard Girtain: Production Manager/Interim Scenery Director

Austyn Jane: Production Management Assistant

Stage Management

Tanya J. Searle*: Festival Stage Manager/Artistic Associate; Stage Manager—The Play That Goes Wrong

Terence Orleans Alexander*: Stage Manager—Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical

Martinique M. Barthel*: Stage Manager—Romeo and Juliet

Emily Beatse: Stage Manager—The Greenshow

Jade Bruno*: Stage Manager— Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Sarah Goshman*: Stage Manager—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Raisin in the Sun

Emma Belew: Assistant Stage Manager—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Raisin in the Sun

Lucy Guillemette: Assistant Stage Manager—Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Kathryn Whilden: Assistant Stage Manager—The Play That Goes Wrong, Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical

Emily Marie Wilke*: Assistant Stage Manager—Romeo and Juliet

Jordon Simmons: Stage Management Administrative Assistant/Scheduler

Amberly Burgess: Production Assistant—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Raisin in the Sun; Stage Manager—The Greenshow, Words Cubed

Fiona Misiura: Production Assistant—The Play That Goes Wrong, Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical

Lauren Myers: Production Assistant—Romeo and Juliet

Nia Pitts: Production Assistant— Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Dora Watkins: Production Assistant—The Greenshow; Youth Stage Manager—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Raisin in the Sun

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States

Scenery Construction

Hannah Rose Whorton: Scene Shop Manager

Rob Anderson: Technical Director—A Raisin in the Sun, Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical

Richard Girtain: Technical Director—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Play That Goes Wrong, Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Grant Hilgenkamp: Technical Director/Draftsperson

Chynna Bradford: Assistant Technical Director—A Raisin in the Sun, Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical

Maya Bowers: Assistant Technical Director—A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Adam Garb: Assistant Technical Director—Romeo and Juliet

Alex Hamilton: Assistant Technical Director—Romeo and Juliet

Nicole Hankins: Assistant Technical Director—The Play That Goes Wrong

Jack Roark: Assistant Technical Director—Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Kyle Cook: Shopper/Buyer

Will Hodges: Engelstad Theatre Deck Carpenter

Juan Valles: Randall Theatre Deck Carpenter

Ashlynd Cox: Anes Deck Carpenter

Alec Breck: Carpenter/Stage Crew—Randall Theatre

Ro Christiansen†: The Greenshow Stage Crew

Dekayla Craigg: Carpenter/Stage Crew—Randall Theatre

Joshua Curtsinger: Carpenter

Cameron Driggers: Carpenter

Frankie Gawronski: Stage Crew— Randall Theatre

Nichole Gericke: Carpenter Stage Crew—Anes Theatre

Adam Hagedorn: Stage Crew— Randall Theatre

Brandee Harkins: Stage Crew— Randall Theatre

Bobby Julga: Carpenter

Hannah Killough: Stage Crew— Engelstad Theatre

Amberlynn Lewis: Junior Carpenter/Stage Crew— Engelstad Theatre

Angella Lopez†: Carpenter

Harley Scherrbaum: Junior Carpenter/Stage Crew—Randall Theatre

Benjamin Sexton: Stage Crew— Engelstad Theatre

Tristan Sojka: Stage Crew— Engelstad Theatre

Kadejah Willis: Stage Crew— Engelstad Theatre

Samuel Wright: Carpenter

†At the Festival courtesy of the Southern Utah University Fellowship Program

Scenic Artists

Shiloah Frederick: Festival Scenic Charge Artist/Scenic Charge Artist—Randall Theatre Recipient of the Gene Chesley Memorial Design Award

Bex Richter: Scenic Charge Artist— Engelstad Theatre

Isabel Isaac: Assistant Scenic Charge Artist—Randall Theatre

Annika Radovcich: Assistant Scenic Charge Artist—Engelstad Theatre; Scenic Charge Artist— Anes Theatre

SOUTHERN UTAH MUSEUM OF ART

JUNE 10 - SEPTEMBER 23

In connection with Utah Shakespeare Festival’s production of A Raisin in the Sun, SUMA has engaged two artists —Aïsha Lehmann and Vitus Shell— to contribute works that reflect and respond to the themes of the play, and express how they reverberate into the present.

THE FESTIVAL ORGANIZATION

Sarah Bidini: Scenic Artist

Lauren McPherson: Scenic Artist

Lauren Ross: Scenic Artist

Paige Spizzo: Scenic Artist

Haylee Woodruff: Scenic Artist

Daisy Freedman: Junior Painter— Randall Theatre

Kailey Linden: Junior Painter/Stage Crew—Engelstad Theatre

Properties Construction

Benjamin Hohman: Properties Director/Properties Supervisor— Coriolanus, Jane Austen’s Emma

The Musical, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Play That Goes Wrong, A Raisin in the Sun, Romeo and Juliet, Timon of Athens, The Greenshow

Marielle Boneau: Assistant Properties Director/Acquisitions Manager

Ashlynd Cox: Senior Properties

Artisan/Associate Properties Supervisor—Jane Austen’s Emma

The Musical, A Raisin in the Sun, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Play That Goes Wrong, Romeo and Juliet

Karestin Harrison: Senior Props

Artisan

Nick Bartleson: Props Artisan

Liam Fox: Props Artisan

Katelyn Hales: Props Artisan

Camryn Lang: Props Artisan

Frankie Gawronski: Junior Props

Artisan

Hannah Killough: Junior Props

Artisan

Costume Construction and Crew

Jeffrey Lieder: Costume Director

Lori Hartenhoff: Assistant Costume Director

Sarah McCarroll: Costume Shop Manager/Wardrobe Supervisor—Engelstad Theatre

Clarissa Clarke: Costume Shop Administrator

Erin Torkelson: Wardrobe Supervisor—Randall Theatre

Cheyenne Kay: Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor—Randall Theatre

Fiona McGrath-Nagle: Wardrobe Supervisor—Anes Theatre

Jacki Armit: Draper—The Play That Goes Wrong

Martha J. Clarke: Draper—Romeo and Juliet

Kate Ellis: Draper— A Raisin in the Sun

Diana Girtain: Draper—A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Caitlin Leyden: Draper— Coriolanus

Meghan L. Pearson: Draper— Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical

Steven G. Schmid: Draper—Timon of Athens

Kevin Alberts: First Hand—A Raisin in the Sun

Julianne Bounds: First Hand—Jane

Austen’s Emma The Musical

Angela Clyde: First Hand— Coriolanus

Jennifer Helms: First Hand—Timon of Athens

Tanah Hislop: First Hand—A

Midsummer Night’s Dream

Emma Weiss Holyst: First Hand—

Romeo and Juliet

Asher Lipscomb: First Hand—The Play That Goes Wrong

Olivia Trees: First Hand—Romeo and Juliet

Rosa M. Lazaro: Costume Crafts Supervisor

Andrew Louis Haueter: Assistant Crafts Supervisor

Joshua Kelley: Dyer/Painter

Lydia Burg: Costume Crafts Artisan/ Wardrobe

Jocelyn Chatman: Costume Crafts

Artisan

Jeremy Eiben: Costume Crafts Artisan

Abby Gough: Costume Crafts

Artisan

Alex Heder: Costume Crafts Artisan

Carissa Knitowski: Costume Crafts

Artisan

Wilson Leibering: Senior Crafts

Artisan

Kaitlyn Longberry: Costume Crafts

Artisan/Wardrobe

Matthew Pedersen: Senior Crafts

Artisan

Elizabeth Webb: Costume Crafts

Artisan

Gail Wolfenden-Steib: Costume Crafts Artisan

Judy Adamson: Senior Artisan

Alexandra Burkhardt: Artisan

Amanda Castanon: Artisan/ Wardrobe

Dyna DeMerritt: Artisan/Wardrobe

Isabel Dial: Artisan

Madison Granger: Artisan/ Wardrobe

Jillian Gregory: Artisan

Spencer Harrigan: Artisan

Sarah Hemken: Artisan

Briann Johnson: Artisan

Meredith LaBounty: Artisan

Gabrielle Lux: Artisan/Wardrobe

Susannah Nania: Artisan

Zachary Payne: Artisan

Lou Pires: Artisan

Makayla Rice: Artisan

Cat A. Tope: Artisan/Wardrobe

Riley Trzeciak: Artisan

Lilliana Valentin: Artisan

C.J. Woodard: Artisan/Wardrobe

Michelle Walling: Artisan/ Wardrobe

Norah Asplund†: Wardrobe

Bryce Barnhill: Wardrobe

Jude Greiner: Wardrobe

Madison Halverstadt: Wardrobe

Joan Harlow: Wardrobe

Emma Sowards: Wardrobe

Sebastian Van Horne: Wardrobe

Alisha Westendorf: Wardrobe

Jenna Wilson: Wardrobe

†At the Festival courtesy of the Southern Utah University Fellowship Program

Hair and Makeup Artists and Crew

Dana Rochester: Hair and Makeup Director/Wigmaster—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, The Greenshow

Maggie Jean Clark: Wigmaster/ Cosmetologist/Run Crew Head—Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

LaShawn Melton: Wigmaster/ Cosmetologist—Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical, The Play That Goes Wrong, A Raisin in the Sun

James Elliott Fink: Assistant Wigmaster—Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Emma Jones: Assistant Wigmaster/Run Crew Head—Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical, The Play That Goes Wrong, A Raisin in the Sun

Emily Erin Smith: Assistant Wigmaster/Run Crew—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet

Saylor Hartner: Hair and Makeup Build Artist/Run Crew—Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical, The Play That Goes Wrong, A Raisin in the Sun

Fox Snead: Hair and Makeup Build Artist/Run Crew—Coriolanus, Timon of Athens

Mikayla Adams†: Hair and Makeup Artist/Run Crew—A

Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Greenshow

Bria Hansen: Run Crew—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet

Brittany McDowell: Run Crew—

Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical, The Play That Goes Wrong, A Raisin in the Sun

Becca Villalobos: Run Crew—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet

†At the Festival courtesy of the Southern Utah University Fellowship Program

Electrics Crew

Scott Palfreyman: Electrics Director

Danielle Davis: Assistant Electrics Director

Skyler Moore: Systems Engineer/ Assistant Sound Designer— Engelstad

Ashton Creager: Audio Engineer

Lucas Swinehart: Audio Engineer

Seth Fogelsonger: Audio Technician

Jackson Holoubek: Audio Technician

Leigh Kostenbader: Audio Technician

Jordan Armstrong: Lighting Technician

Gabriel Beard: Lighting Technician

James Crawford: Lighting Technician

Michael Crevoisier: Lighting Technician

Adam Davis: Lighting Technician

Nathan Elder: Lighting Technician

Asher Robinson: Lighting Technician

Manuel Santana-Propper: Lighting Technician

Lily Turman: Lighting Technician

Colleen Doherty: Crew Lead/Light Board Operator

Elizabeth Redding: Crew Lead/ Light Board Operator

Hannah Kramer: Light Board Operator

April Salazar: Light Board Operator

Maren Taylor: Light Board Operator

Brandon Bankston: Follow Spot Operator

Hannah Bolstad: Follow Spot Operator

Tristan Bowman: Wireless Microphone Technician

Nestor Salamanca: Wireless Microphone Technician

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DINING GUIDE

The restaurants advertising in the playbill invite you to join them for a unique southern Utah dining experience. Please support them and let them know where you saw their ad.

BLVD HOME CAFE

Relax and take a break from the “hurry-up and eat” world. The “BlvdHome Cafe” offers our famous 1/4lb hamburger with our homemade bun, a large selection of made to order deli sandwiches with fresh homemade buns, soups, salads, and tasty “daily specials”. Open 11 am to 5 pm Monday thru Saturday – located inside BlvdHome 390 N. Mall Drive, St. George. Find us on the web at boulevardhome.com, check us out on Facebook or just give us a call at (435) 986-3100.

BRODY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Brody’s Mexican Restaurant serves unique flavors and dishes of authentic Mexican food, molcajete or huaraches, our famous street tacos, and other delectable specialties, homemade jamaica and horchata, deep fried ice cream, along with a great selection of Mexican and craft beers and wines to enjoy with our great food. With our vibrant décor, you will immediately feel welcome, and our friendly staff will promptly take your order, and provide excellent customer service. Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 9 pm, closed

Sunday. 1166 S Sage Drive Suite C, Cedar City, one block south of the Megaplex Theater. (435) 531-8773, brodysmexicanrestaurant.com.

BRUNO’S ITALIAN DELI

For over half a century Sicilian born Tony Bruno has been delighting customers with his delicious offerings. Bruno’s delectable, traditional, Italian cuisine can be had now in a bright new fast casual atmosphere. Come and experience a Cedar City institution. Bruno’s Italian, “extraordinarily fresh Italian”. Open 11 am–9 pm Monday–Thursday, 11 am–10 pm Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday. 1774 W Royal Hunte Drive, Cedar City. (435) 867-4477. Find us on Facebook.

BULLOCH’S SODA FOUNTAIN

Inside Bulloch Drug. Experience the atmosphere and flavor of a traditional drug store fountain. Enjoy a sundae, float, freezer, or banana split; sip a real root beer or iron port just for old time’s sake! Sweet treats and chocolates, sugar-free candy and much more. Monday - Friday 9 am – 8 pm, Saturday 9 am- 6 pm. 91 N Main Street, Cedar City, (435) 586-9651. bullochdrug.com

BUNNISA’S THAI CUISINE

Cedar City’s hidden Thai treasure is located on the corner of University Boulevard and Main Street. The staff of Bunnisa’s enjoys and welcomes our Shakespeare patrons. It is with pleasure that we serve our traditional Thai cuisine with the finest ingredients, made fresh daily. We are a small restaurant, and we take great pride in what we do. Hope to see you when we return from vacation on August 22, 2023. Open Monday – Friday 11 am – 9 pm, Saturday 4 pm – 9 pm, closed Sunday. 5 North Main Street, Suite 301, Cedar City. (435) 233-2400.

CANYON DINER

Located next to the Ruby’s Inn Main Lodge in Bryce Canyon City. Come find us near Bryce Canyon and enjoy our western fast food and freshly baked Piccadilly pizza. We’ve got something for everyone—burgers, halibut, bratwurst, shakes, burgers, steaks—and much more, either for dining in or taking out. Open in summer for all three meals from 11:00 am–8:00 pm, seven days a week. 25 North Main St, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, www. rubysinn.com/restaurant-in-bryce-canyon/canyon-diner.

CENTRO WOODFIRED PIZZERIA

We are passionate about pizza! Our mission is to provide fresh and creative food in a uniquely fun and casual atmosphere. Our Pizzaiolo’s hand stretch and carefully craft each pizza to order with our own tomato sauce and

the highest quality toppings and bake in our wood fired oven imported from Naples, providing the depth of flavor only achieved by these special ovens. Also offering amazing salads, bottled and draft beers, and a special selection of red and white wines chosen to pair perfectly with our pizzas. Top off the evening with our dessert pizza you’ll dream about. 50 W University Blvd. (Center Street), Cedar City, just a short walk from the Festival. 11 am – 10 pm, Sunday 11 am – 9 pm. Take-out is available. (435) 867- 8123. Find us on Facebook.

CHEF ALFREDO RISTORANTE ITALIANO

Chef Alfredo’s provides an intimate and elegant atmosphere in which to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine. Our skilled team is pleased to welcome you to our establishment! Our delicious Italian food is fresh and prepared to order, featuring traditional pastas, steaks, chicken, veal, rack of lamb, fish, and seafood, as well as salads, soups, and desserts. We serve beer and wine, have daily lunch specials, and are proud to provide catering for special events. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday -Friday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sat 12 pm - 9:00 pm, and Sun 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Daily specials. Reservations recommended - (435) 586 2693. Located at 2313 W Hwy 56 (400 N) Suite 1, Cedar City. chefalfredos.com.

COWBOY’S BUFFET AND STEAK ROOM

Located at the Ruby’s Inn Main Lodge in Bryce Canyon City. Bring the whole family to our western-style buffet, complete with steaks, ribs, seafood, and other rustic cuisines. Our country décor fits well with Bryce Canyon, and our special Rustler’s Ribs will keep you coming back for more. Open for all three meals from 6:30 am–9:30 pm, seven days a week. No reservations required. We have a Utah State Liquor License. 26 South Main Street, Bryce Canyon City, (866) 866-6634, www.rubysinn.com/ restaurant-in-bryce-canyon/cowboys-buffet-steak-room.

EBENEZER’S BARN & GRILL

Nightly dinner show running now through October 23. Buffet starts at 7:30 p.m. Music starts at 8:00 p.m. Enjoy Ebenezer’s while in Bryce Canyon at Ruby’s Inn. (435) 834-8003 ebenezersbarnandgrill.com.

GEORGE’S CORNER RESTAURANT & PUB

Head down to St. George and try our great American food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 8 am - midnight

Friday and Saturday, Sunday – Thursday 8 am – 10 pm. Following in the footsteps of the Big Hand Café that stood on this same spot from 1930 – 1963, George’s is the favorite gathering place for St. George residences and visitors alike. Promising “Especially Good Food”, you will be delighted with the menu and ambiance at George’s Corner in Ancestor Square. Located on the corner of St. George Boulevard and Main, St. George. (435) 216-7311. Live entertainment Thursdays and Sundays from 6 – 9 pm. georgescornerrestaurant.com.

GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY

We offer you the best baked goods made from whole grains. When you enter our store, you’ll notice the aroma of fresh breads, handmade cinnamon rolls, cookies, and our delicious array of sandwiches and soups. If you are looking for a healthy option, look no further. Everything is made from scratch every day, just how it should be. Stop in for a free sample. Open Mon – Sat 7 am – 7 pm, closed Sunday. 126 N Main Street, Cedar City, (435) 865-6848.

THE GRIND COFFEE HOUSE CAFE

Coffee is our passion - taste it in every cup! While you are here, purchase Formation Coffee, our own freshly roasted coffee brand, in the store to take home. Try our mochas, lattes, cappuccinos, frappes, fruit smoothies, fresh fruit cups, breakfast sandwiches, sandwiches, salads, and a variety of pastries. A great place to relax, surf the web and gather with friends. Open Mon – Sat, 7am – 7pm, Sunday 9:00 am – 3 pm. 19 N Main Street, Cedar City, (435) 867-5333.

LAS FLORES FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Located in the heart of Cedar City, Las Flores offer authentic Mexican food prepared with the freshest ingredients and served by attentive and gracious hosts. Street Tacos are a local favorite. A special offer for Shakespeare patrons - 10% off your ticket with our ad in the playbill! Open Monday – Saturday 10 am – 9 pm, and Sunday 10 am – 3 pm, featuring our all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet for 17.99, 126 N Main Street, Cedar City, (435) 586-7181.

LIGHTHOUSE

SEAFOOD & GRILL

Lighthouse Seafood & Grill brings the taste of the sea to Cedar City. Enjoy fresh seafood, fish, chicken, steaks, salads, soups, and desserts, and more. Tuesday is all you can fish and chips – a local favorite! Our talented team will take care of you while you tuck into a lobster

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or surf and turf in a relaxing, calm atmosphere. Serving wine and beer. Gluten-free options are available. We serve dinner Sunday – Thursday 4 – 9 pm, and Friday and Saturday 4 to 10 pm.1180 Sage Drive #F, Cedar City. Reservations recommended (435) 233-2330.

MILT’S STAGE STOP

A Shakespeare tradition. Full dinners, steaks, seafood, prime rib, salad bar, appetizers, lounge, and beautiful scenery. Open for dinner seven days a week, 5pm10pm. Children’s menu. Utah State Liquor Licensee. 5 miles up Cedar Canyon (U-14), Cedar City. Reservations recommended. (435) 586-9344 miltsstageshop.com.

NINJA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI

One of Cedar City’s favorite dining destinations! Our hibachi dining makes for a memorable experience for the entire family, our sushi is prepared using the freshest ingredients available. Other Japanese favorites include Tempura, Teriyaki, Yakisoba, Udon and more. Sake, wine, and beer are available. Join us for our Sushi Happy Hour starting at $7.99. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for lunch 11:00 am –2:30 pm, dinner 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Saturday, lunch noon – 2:30 pm, dinner 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Sunday, dinner 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Closed Tuesdays. 1180 Sage Drive #A, Cedar City. Reservations accepted, (435) 867-5577.

IG WINERY

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Cedar City. Our wines are all made, blended and vinted locally, using grapes sourced from Washington, Oregon, California, and Utah. Stop by to enjoy a wine flight, beer on tap, or a handcrafted cocktail today! Open Tuesday – Thursday, noon – 10 pm, Friday & Saturday noon – 1 am , Sunday, noon – 8 pm, closed Monday. 59 West Center, Cedar City. igwinery.com (435) TOP-WINE. Enjoy

Mon – Sat: 10:00AM–9:00PM

Sunday Brunch: 10:00AM–2:00PM

PAINTED PONY RESTAURANT

The Painted Pony is an exciting, unique restaurant serving innovative cuisine with regional specialties in an artistic, contemporary environment. Casual fine dining indoors or on the patio. With an extensive wine list, generous portions attentive service and reasonable prices you’ll be sure to return to “The Pony” anytime you are in St. George. Open 7 days a week, Lunch MonSat 11:30 am – 3:30 pm & Dinner 4 pm Daily. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence & DiRoNA Distinguished Restaurants of North America, voted “Best Dining” in southern Utah. Located in St. George in the Tower at Ancestor Square, 2 W St. George Blvd., St. George. (435) 634-1700, painted-pony.com.

THE

PUB CRAFT KITCHEN

We serve delicious! The Pub prides itself on using the freshest, seasonal ingredients to create unique flavorful dishes for all to enjoy. We offer daily specials, delicious burgers, fresh pastas, flavorful salads, and unique sandwiches. Almost our entire menu can be made gluten free and vegetarian. We serve craft beer and wine. Come join us Monday - Thursday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday and Saturday 11 am - 9pm, Sunday 11am – 6pm. 86 W Center Street, Cedar City. (435) 867-1400. We also offer catering for all occasions. thepubcedarcity.com

REOPENING AUGUST22nd

PIZZA FACTORY

Celebrating 50 years of serving the best pizza in Cedar City! Along with our pasta, calzones, sandwiches, and salads, gluten-free menu items, daily specials that are always fresh and homemade from natural ingredients, you are sure to enjoy The Pizza Factory. Dine in and enjoy our well-stocked salad bar and great menu, or order ahead and pick up from our convenient drive-up window. ‘Feel Good Food’ Open for lunch and dinner Mon - Thurs 11 am – 9 pm, Fri and Sat 11 am – 10 pm. 131 South Main, Cedar City. Closed Sundays. (435) 5863900. Order online at pizzafactorycedarcity.com.

ROADHOUSE BBQ AT WILLOW GLEN

If you’ve heard our food is delicious, wait till you try it! Enjoy smoked meats, prime rib, steaks and more in our enchanted woodsy atmosphere, setting the stage for good times and great memories! Full bar. Open Thurs, Fri, Sat: 5 – 9 pm, Sunday brunch 10 – 2 pm. RSVP (435)592-3345. We cater & host events, weddings. Located at the Willow Glen Resort, with lodging in themed cabins or in our RV park, 3308 N Bulldog Road, Enoch (435) 586-3275 willowglenresort.com.

RUSTY’S RANCH HOUSE

Fine cuisine in a rustic setting. Full dinners, steaks, seafood, barbecued ribs, pasta, fresh fish of the day. Open Mon - Sat, 5 pm – 10 pm. Children’s menu. Utah State liquor licensee. 2 miles up Cedar Canyon (U-14), Cedar City. Reservations recommended, (435) 586-3839. rustysranchhouse.com.

TUACAHN CAFÉ

The Tuacahn Café serves burgers, hot sandwiches, salads, soups, and a kid’s menu for the little ones! Lunch is served Monday–Friday 11 am–3 pm and Saturday 9 am – 3 pm, with breakfast starting at 9 am. Dinner is served on concert and Broadway show nights starting at 5 pm.

XETAVA GARDENS CAFE

Located in Kayenta’s Coyote Gulch Art Village at 815 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins. Surrounded by beautiful red cliffs and desert gardens, Xetava is the perfect place to relax and share an evening under the stars. Our menu promises all the delights of fine dining with an atmosphere that nourishes the soul. We also offer delicious coffees and espresso, breakfast and lunch, and a full wine and beer list. This is Xetava Gardens Café, where taste experiences are rivaled only by visual sensations. Open Monday 10 am – 5 pm, closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 am –11 am, Saturday and Sunday brunch 9 – 12, lunch/dinner 12 – 8. Dinner reservations recommended: 435-656-0165. www.xetava.com.

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SEASON + ADD-ON • 26 – 28, 2024

Come enjoy hiking and biking while surrounded by the stunning red rock landscape, explore shopping and dining in the Art Village or see a show at the Center for the Arts. Not far from St. George in Southern Utah.

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