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Scott S. Anderson ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

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Tuacahn’s Production of

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux

Original Concept and Direction by Floyd Mutrux Inspired by

Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins Featuring

Gabe Aronson, Benjamin D. Hale, Kavan Hashemian, Colin Summers With

Kyli Rae Isaac Ericksen, David Sonneborn And

John Gardiner Original Scenic Design DEREK MCLANE Hair & Make-Up Design NICHOLAS LYNCH-VORIS

Company Manager ZOE BAIRD

Costume Design WILMA MICKLER Assistant Artistic Producer SHARI JORDAN Production Stage Manager JAMES O. HANSEN

Lighting Design PAUL BLACK Technical Director WES HAMBLIN

Assistant Stage Manager ANNA K. RAINS

Sound Design CRAIG BEYROOTI Production Manager CRAIG ENGEL

Casting WOJCIK/SEAY CASTING

Music Direction

DAVID SONNEBORN Directed & Choreographed by

KEITH ANDREWS

Sponsored by Jerry and Carolyn Atkin and Dr. Scott and Suzanne Smith Originally developed and produced by Relevant Theatricals, John Cossette Productions and Northern Lights, Inc. at the Goodman Theatre, Robert Falls, Artistic Director - Roche Shulfer, Executive Director and transferred to The Apollo Theatre, Chicago, IL, 2008 Produced by the Village Theatre, Issaquah, Washington, Robb Hunt, Producer - Steve Tompkins, Artistic Director, 2007 and Seaside Music Theater, Daytona Beach, FL, Tippin Davidson, Producer - Lester Malizia, Artistic Director, 2006

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MUSICAL NUMBERS TIME: DECEMBER 4, 1956 PLACE: SUN RECORDS, MEMPHIS “Blue Suede Shoes”…………………………………………….............................................................. Company “Real Wild Child”.................................................................................................... Jerry Lee Lewis “Matchbox” ................................................................................................................ Carl Perkins “Who Do You Love?” .................................................................................................. Carl Perkins “Folsom Prison Blues” ............................................................................................... Johnny Cash “Fever” ............................................................................................................................... Dyanne “Memories Are Made of This”.................................................................................... Elvis Presley “That’s All Right, Mama”............................................................................................ Elvis Presley “Brown Eyed Handsome Man” .......................................................................................Company “Down by the Riverside” .................................................................................................Company “Sixteen Tons” ........................................................................................................... Johnny Cash “My Babe” ....................................................................................................................Carl Perkins “I Shall Not Be Moved”....................................................................................................Company “Long Tall Sally” .......................................................................................................... Elvis Presley “Peace in the Valley” ...................................................................................................... Company “I Walk the Line” ........................................................................................................ Johnny Cash “I Hear You Knockin’ ” ....................................................................................................... Dyanne “Party” ................................................................................................. Carl Perkins and Company “Great Balls of Fire” ................................................................................................ Jerry Lee Lewis “Hound Dog” ............................................................................................................. .Elvis Presley “Ghost Riders in the Sky” .......................................................................................... Johnny Cash “See You Later Alligator” ............................................................................................ Carl Perkins “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” ............................................................................. Jerry Lee Lewis There Will Be One 15 Minute Intermission

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CAST OF CHARACTERS Elvis Presley............................................................................................... KAVAN HASHEMIAN* Johnny Cash..................................................................................................BENJAMIN D. HALE* Jerry Lee Lewis.................................................................................................. GABE ARONSON* Carl Perkins...................................................................................................... COLIN SUMMERS* Sam Philips...................................................................................................... JOHN GARDINER* Dyanne...........................................................................................................................KYLI RAE* Fluke.......................................................................................................... DAVID SONNEBORN* Brother Jay.......................................................................................................... ISAAC ERICKSEN Music Direction: DAVID SONNEBORN* *Indicates a member of Actors; Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST GABE ARONSON* (Jerry Lee Lewis) is an actor, musician, performer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. This will be his 9th time doing the role of Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet and second time at Tuacahn. Gabe has been playing piano since he was 5 years old, grew up loving rock n roll and playing in indie-punk bands. Gabe to this day’s biggest goal in life is to bring his music to stages nationwide. He has produced full length albums, EP’s and singles of his own work that can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud and more. His aspirations in acting are both in film and theater as the leading man in comedy and romance, portraying musicians where he can implement his true passion for music, and athletic roles while he still has cartilage in his knees! Gabe made his film debut in 2021 in the horror movie “The Wraith Within” in which he plays Bert Galindo a comedian from Austin, Texas. ISAAC ERICKSEN (Brother Jay) is no stranger to the life of a touring musician. He has traveled, bass-in-hand, since the age of 15. On stage regularly as a blues side man, Isaac has traveled from Utah’s county fair circuit, to clubs on the east coast, to Beale Street in Memphis. He’s appeared with popular artists, such as BMA nominee Tas Cru, IBC semi-finalist Tony Holiday, and studio first call Dick Earl Ericksen. Isaac’s pit orchestra credits include Matilda the Musical, Fairytale Christmas, The Sound of Music, and Rat Pack Christmas at Tuacahn Center for the Arts. He also had the pleasure of playing the role of “Brother Jay” in the Hale Center Theater Orem and Sandy’s productions of Million Dollar Quartet in the summer of 2019 and 2020. JOHN GARDINER* (Sam Phillips) is excited to have the MDQ band back together, let’s rock n’ roll! John grew up in Kentucky playing in rock bands, which somehow led to a life in theatre. He has appeared on Broadway as Tommy DeVito (Jersey Boys) and Carmine (A Bronx Tale). John spent over a decade on the road with the Broadway National tours of The Lion King (Timon), Jersey Boys (Tommy DeVito),

A Bronx Tale (Rudy the Voice), and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Neil Bogart). Regional Favorites: Alabama Shakespeare Festival (The Tempest, Ferdinand), Geva Theatre (A Christmas Carol, Young Scrooge), St. Michael’s Playhouse (Big River, Huck). John had the pleasure of collaborating with Chazz Palminteri, Alan Menken, Jerry Zaks, and Robert De Niro, on the Broadway workshop and development of A Bronx Tale. BA: Northern Kentucky University / MFA: University of Alabama. All my love to Kyli Rae, my wife, scene partner, and mother to our little rocker. Instagram: @GardinerNYC BENJAMIN D. HALE* (Johnny Cash) is thrilled to be back performing at Tuacahn. He has lead a multifaceted career in popular music and musical theater. He is also an accomplished songwriter. His debut album was signed to Extreme Music-Sony/ ATV. He graduated from the Blackbird Academy in Nashville, TN in audio engineering and sound recording. Select credits Include: Phantom of the Opera-Las Vegas (Raoul U/S, Swing), Million Dollar Quartet-Las Vegas, Tuacahn, Hale Center Theater Orem and Sandy (Johnny Cash), Part of the Plan: The Dan Fogelberg Musical - Tennessee Performing Arts Center (Father/Priest), Ring of Fire-Syracuse and Vero Beach (Johnny Cash) American Country Awards (backup singer) benhalemusic.com KAVAN HASHEMIAN* (Elvis Presley) is enjoying his eleventh production as Elvis Presley in Million Dollar Quartet. Hashemian has performed in this show previously in Springboro, OH, Fredericksburg, VA, Memphis, TN, Aurora, IL, Cohoes, NY, San Antonio, TX and Knoxville, TN. Additionally, Hashemian has performed two productions of this show in Phoenix, AZ and this is his second appearance here in Utah. Hashemian began performing a tribute to Elvis Presley at the young age of three. Hashemian has performed all over the world as Elvis Presley and was named “The World’s #1 Rock N Roll Elvis” by the BBC in London, England on a television competition. More information on Hashemian can be found at KavanNow.com

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST KYLI RAE* (Dyanne) is thrilled to reprise her role in MDQ here at Tuacahn, where she has previously performed for 4 wonderful seasons! You may have seen her on the mainstage as Ariel (Footloose), Amneris (Aida), and Bombalurina (Cats). Kyli grew up in SoCal, where she was handpicked at the age of 9 by legendary choreographer, Debbie Allen, to appear on the Academy Awards for two consecutive years. Straight from Performing Arts High School, Kyli toured Europe with Grease (Marty) and Fame (Dance Captain), before performing shows in Japan for two years. Back in the states, she appeared on Broadway as Lorraine in Jersey Boys, as well as the Broadway National tours of Mamma Mia!, Flashdance, Rock of Ages, Jersey Boys, A Bronx Tale, and most recently Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. You can also catch Kyli singing ‘My Boyfriend’s Back’ in the Warner Bros. film adaptation of Jersey Boys, directed by Clint Eastwood. Love to John Gardiner and their 3 year old son Finnegan. Instagram: @kyliraela

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DAVID SONNEBORN* (Musical Director, “Fluke”), a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, is thrilled to be returning to Tuacahn, and to performing live before an audience with this wonderful cast! He’s a longtime NYC musician, and an original cast member of the MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET National Tour performing throughout the USA, Canada and Japan. Regional productions of MDQ; Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (Musical

Director), Idaho Shakespeare Festival (Musical Director), Great Lakes Theatre, Florida Rep Theatre (Musical Director), Westchester Broadway Theatre (Musical Director), New Theatre Restaurant (Musical Director), Paper Mill Playhouse, Ogunquit Playhouse, Gateway Playhouse, the Riverside Theatre, and the Actors’ Playhouse. David has performed at the NY Musical Theatre Festival and toured nationally in ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE, and HONKY TONK ANGELS. He studied drums/ percussion at the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, and theater at OSU. Specializing in western swing, David is the drummer for the acclaimed New York City based “Western Caravan”. Special Thanks to WS “Fluke” Holland (1935-2020) Love to Becky, Audrey, and Lola! COLIN SUMMERS* (Carl Perkins) is a writer, composer, and performer focused on interdisciplinary theater. He is a writing/performing company member with The New York NeoFuturists, and has performed in their long-running show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind since 2014, and contributed to their podcast Hit Play since 2020. Colin’s solo performance STEVE: A DOCU-MUSICAL was awarded Best Production Of A Musical at the 2016 New York Innovative Theater Awards. He also writes and performs original music under the name Scrawnyman. When not writing and performing his own work, he performs anywhere actor/musicians are needed. He’s thrilled to be returning to Tuacahn for Million Dollar Quartet!

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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES SCOTT ANDERSON (Producing Artistic Director) joined Tuacahn in 2004 and enjoys creatively shaping and artistically leading this dynamic arts institution. He has worked for more than forty years in theatre, film, radio and television. He has been involved in over 100 productions as an actor, director or producer but considers his seventeen years at Tuacahn to be one of his most satisfying challenges. Scott’s more recent directing credits include: The Prince of Egypt, Shrek the Musical, Disney’s When You Wish, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Tarzan, Annie, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Les Misérables and Peter Pan. Both Aladdin and The Prince of Egypt were produced at Tuacahn pre-Broadway and pre-West End. Disney’s When You Wish had it’s world premiere here at Tuacahn in 2015. He also wrote and directed the acclaimed motion picture The Best Two Years and more recently The Jerk Theory. He continues to work as a writer and director and is always working on new film

projects. Scott attended Dixie State University and the University of Utah, where he studied Theater and Film. He is the proud father of three children and twelve grandchildren. Scott hopes to shepherd more outstanding entertainment to this unique venue in the years to come. KEITH ANDREWS (Director) is thrilled to be back at Tuacahn directing Million Dollar Quartet, which he directed at the Hafen Theatre three years ago. He is also so happy to be back doing LIVE THEATER!! Keith has directed four other productions of MDQ, as well as many other regional productions around the country. During the last 16 months while professional live theater was on hiatus, he has continued to direct and choreograph student performance showcases at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, helping to ensure the future of professional theatre! In 2019, Keith directed and choreographed 13 shows in 12 months, including Elf - the Musical, The Bodyguard - the

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WHO’S WHO Musical, the Regional Premiere of On Your Feet, The Buddy Holly Story, Flashdance - the Musical, and Guys and Dolls. He is also the director/choreographer/ co-writer of A Wall Apart, an original rock musical about the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, with music and lyrics by Lord Graham Russell of the multi-platinum group Air Supply. Keith directed and choreographed the Regional Premiere of A Wall Apart at the Grand Theatre in Salt Lake City in the summer of 2019. Thanks so much to Scott for welcoming him back to Tuacahn, and to the wonderful production team for making all the magic happen here. Keith also sends thanks to Dave Sonneborn, Sheldon at Encore Talent, and of course, his amazing wife Amy and daughter Melody! KeithAndrewsOnline.com DEREK MCLANE (Original Scenic Design) Credits: The Miracle Worker; Ragtime; 33 Variations (2009 Tony Award, Best Scenic Design); The Pajama Game (Tony Award, Best Revival); Grease; The Threepenny Opera; Little Women; I Am My Own Wife (Tony Award, Best Play); The Women; Present Laughter; Holiday; Ruined; Lie of the Mind; Becky Shaw; Rafta, Rafta; 10 Million Miles; Things We Want; The Voysey Inheritance; Two Trains Running; Hurlyburly; Abigail’s Party; Aunt Dan and Lemon. Awards: 1997 and 2004 Obie Awards; 2004, 2005, 2007 Lucille Lortel Awards; 2006 Tony nomination. WILMA MICKLER (Costume Designer) has designed many shows during her ten years at Tuacahn including Aladdin, Little Mermaid, Annie, The Sound of Music, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. She has made many memories and a few good friends and hopes that she gets to keep both. Watching Tuacahn grow has been a big part of her life and she takes pleasure in knowing she was a part of that growth. A graduate of CSULB she worked in and around Los Angeles before moving to Saint George. She designed for Orange County Shakespeare, Alternate Repertory Theatre, as well as Long Beach City College where she taught and designed their shows and dance concerts. She also spent several summers at Utah Shakespeare and the Old Globe in San Diego. Too young at heart to fully retire she intends to semi retire to paint and become a tennis pro.

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BEHIND THE SCENES NICHOLAS LYNCH-VORIS (Hair & Makeup Design) is excited to join Tuacahn for his first season. He has previously worked on Beauty and the Beast and Annie. He has his MFA in Wig and Makeup Design from UNC School of the Arts in North Carolina after earning is BA in Costume Design from Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio. Nick could not be more thrilled to be able to off his work as a technician and a designer, and hopes you enjoy the show! PAUL BLACK (Lighting Designer) is excited to be back at Tuacahn where he previously designed, ELF. Paul has been designing for over 30 years Companies include: The Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Maine State Music Theater, Carousel Dinner Theater in Akron, Maltz Jupiter Theatre and Palm Beach Drama Works in Florida, Actors Theatre of Phoenix, Arizona Theatre Company, Arizona Jewish Theatre Company, Arizona Broadway Theatre and the Phoenix Opera Co, Music Theater West in LA. Paul spent 14 summer seasons with Music Theatre of Wichita as both a designer and Production Manager. Paul has lectured as a guest artist at Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Cornell College and Viterbo University. Currently Paul lives in Lancaster PA where he is the Resident designer for the Fulton. CRAIG BEYROOTI (Sound Designer) has worked in professional audio for over 35 years, including broadcast engineering, studio recording, concert touring, corporate events, and sound design for theatre. Craig has won multiple awards and nominations for his work in the industry, including gold and platinum records for his record engineering in South Africa. Tuacahn sound designs include: Million Dollar Quartet and Elf in the Hafen, and Disney’s When You Wish, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Annie, The Count of Monte Cristo and School of Rock in the amphitheater. Craig has designed over 100 musicals in theatres all over South Africa and several states in the USA. Designs include: Chicago, Ring of Fire, Sister Act, Hello Dolly, A Chorus Line, Memphis, West Side Story, Side By Side By Sondheim, Crazy For You, South Pacific, Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, Funny Girl, The Music Man,

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WHO’S WHO The Full Monty, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, Copenhagen, The Producers, Guys & Dolls, Gypsy, Mamma Mia, Saturday Night Fever, Legally Blonde and Les Misérables. Craig is delighted to be back at Tuacahn! JAMES O. HANSEN* (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be making his Tuacahn debut with Million Dollar Quartet! Recent credits include: Murder on the Orient Express (Gateway), Elf: The Musical (Gateway). Noises Off, Once, The Importance of Being Earnest at The Cape Playhouse. On Your Feet (Regional Premiere-Gateway), Beauty and the Beast (Gateway & TBTS), Flashdance: The Musical (Regional Premiere-Gateway). James earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Management from Dean College. Many thanks to Keith and Tuacahn for this great opportunity! Special thanks to his family and Carina and Osten for their love and support. ANNA K. RAINS* (Assistant Stage Manager) Touring: Blue Man Group, The Phantom of the Opera, An American in Paris. Las Vegas: Blue Man Group. Regional: North Carolina Theatre, Juilliard, Virginia Rep. Proud NC State University alum. Love and thanks to Mom, Dad, and the dogs at home.

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KEVIN SMITH (CEO & Executive Producer) has been with Tuacahn for over 20 years. He has produced or co-produced more than 50 professional Broadway musical productions, as part of Tuacahn’s Broadway in the Canyon theater series, and has presented more than 500 major professional concerts and events. Kevin has a BS in Sociology with a minor in Business Management from Brigham Young University and a Master of Education Degree from Southern Utah University. He serves on the Greater Zion Tourism Advisory Board and on the Zions Bank Regional Advisory Board. Kevin and his beautiful wife, Rebecca, are blessed to have four children, two daughter-in-laws and a precious granddaughter. SHARI JORDAN (Asst. Artistic Producer/ Casting Coordinator) from Raleigh, NC, began her professional career as an actor in the National Tour of Crazy for You (Tess). She has since performed from NYC to LA. Shari began

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BEHIND THE SCENES at Tuacahn in 2010 as dance captain for Crazy for You. She has performed at Tuacahn for the nine seasons and been the dance captain for 17 shows. Tuacahn audiences may remember Shari as Rosie in Mama Mia!, the Mother in the World Premier of Disney’s When You Wish, Mama Bear in Shrek, and Madame in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Shari performed the role of Ulla and every other female role in Mel Brooks’ The Producers on the Broadway National Tour as well as the Las Vegas production with Tony Danza and David Hasselhoff. Shari was an assistant choreographer to five time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman for the historic Hollywood Bowl’s production of The Producers and performed the role of Shirley Markowitz. She is also in the film of The Producers. Shari was a Radio City Rockette for six seasons and a national champion baton twirler. Director/ Choreographer/Assistant credits include The Stage Door, Hollywood Bowl, University of Michigan, Pittsburgh CLO, North Shore Music Theatre, North Carolina Theatre and TNT’s Emmy winning AFI’s Tribute to Mel Brooks in which Shari had a featured role. She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of N.C. State University. Shari produced her first season in 2019 and since the world turned upside down, she has been tirelessly working to bring professional theatre back to the stage. Her tenacity stemmed from the strong desire to put artists back to work and bring joy to the audience in a way that can only be found watching a live performance. Theatre is a noble profession! Love to Mom, Dad and my boys, AJ, Jordan and Hudson! WES HAMBLIN (Technical Director) joined Tuacahn in 2006 and brings 37 years of scenery building experience with him, most notably 8 years on the TV series Touched by an Angel. After earning a BFA from USU his career has taken him from Alaska to Florida and New York to California. He has enjoyed settling in one place for a while and getting to spend time with his family. Some of his favorite projects over the past 15 years here at Tuacahn have been; filming the 5 Browns Concert and filming the Brian Reagan Netflix special. His favorite productions have been Big River, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and The Prince of Egypt.

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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES ZOE BAIRD (Company Manager) from London, England is thrilled to be at Tuacahn for her sixth season. Graduating with a degree in Drama and Theater Studies from Royal Holloway, University of London she has followed her theatrical nose out to St George, UT! Zoe has worked for the Ambassador Theater Group in the West End, alongside being an Event’s Manager across London. Some of her favorite credits to date are: Fat Pig, The Brit Awards, The London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, The What’s On Stage Awards, Tuacahn: Tarzan, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Newsies, Matilda, The Prince of Egypt, Fairytale Christmas and ELF. Zoe is so grateful to be healthy and working in the year 2021, and is especially grateful for the wonderful Tuacahn Team for entrusting her. Special thanks go to her amazing family for believing in her and supporting her as though they aren’t 5000 miles away and to Jaxon for being her home away from home. CRAIG ENGEL (Production Manager) In his fifth season with Tuachan Craig is glad to have audiences again. Last year was tough, but the Team at Tuacahn is tremendous. This season’s shows are bigger and better than ever. We just keep raising the bar. None of it would be possible without the talent of the technical staff. I am so lucky to work with these amazing professionals. WOJCIK | SEAY CASTING (Casting) Owners Scott Wojcik and Gayle Seay along with Holly

Buczek and Courtney Hammond cast in all mediums. National and International tours: Jesus Christ Superstar, West Side Story-Tokyo, Something Rotten!, RENT, Kinky Boots, Rock of Ages, Motown, Jekyll & Hyde-Korea, Dreamgirls-Korea, Vocalosity, Flashdance, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Joseph… Dreamcoat, and A Chorus Line. Off-Broadway includes: SuperYou, Othello: The Remix, Church & State, The Portal, Tennessee Williams’ The Two Character Play, Handle With Care, Triassic Parq,and more. Regional: Multiple seasons/shows for Riverside Theatre, FL; Arvada Center, CO; John W. Engeman Theatre, NY; Theatre Raleigh, NC; Stages St. Louis, MO; Theatre Aspen, CO. www.wscasting.com @WScasting ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence. www.actorsequity.org *Indicates a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States

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PRODUCTION CREDITS TUACAHN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Broadway in the Canyon® 2021 Million Dollar Quartet

ADMINISTRATION Chairman of the Board................ Jonathan O. Hafen Guild Chairs............. Nannette & Robert J. Simmons CEO........................................................ Kevin M. Smith Artistic Director...................................Scott Anderson Assistant Artistic Producer.....................Shari Jordan Development Director..............................Kacey Jones Development Manager....................... Lindsay Garfias Development Assistant................. Courtney Lawson, Alli Baker Director - Auxiliary Services, HR/PR.....Joseph Smith Marketing Director............................. Stephanie Finck Marketing Manager...................................Miranda Call Marketing Manager................................. Trisha Jensen Marketing Relationship Manager........ Tony Piersanti Company Manager....................................... Zoe Baird Asst. Company Manager.................. Devrey McBride Production Manager..................................Craig Engel Accounting.................................................... Tina Wilde Payroll Administrator............................Siera Schmutz Director of IT...........................................Craig Maxwell Network/Desktop Technician...............Mark Delavan Webmaster............................................... Matt Hamblin

Lighting Staff Master Electrician.......................Logan Gerring Master Electrician...............................Patrick Downes Spot 1.......................................................... Jack Beckey Spot 2........................................................... Dylan Frank

FRONT OF HOUSE Head House Manager............................ Priscilla Daza House Managers...........................Ashly Barraclough, Michelle Hansen, Whitney Harrison Jerry Kilfoyle, Nicole Richins

Gift Gallery and Saturday Market Manager............................Celeste Ledesma Gregory

STAGE MANAGEMENT Production Stage Manager.........James O. Hansen* Assistant Stage Manager................... Anna K. Rains* ARTISTIC STAFF Director/Choreographer......................Keith Andrews Music Director................................David Sonneborn* Original Scenic Design....................... Derek McLane Costume Designer.................................Wilma Mickler Lighting Design............................................ Paul Black Sound Design........................................ Craig Beyrooti Hair & Makeup Designer..........Nicholas Lynch-Voris Scenic Charge.................................... Cynthia Klumpp Scenery Rental...............................NETworks Rentals Casting Casting Directors............. Scott Wojcik, Gayle Seay PRODUCTION STAFF Scenic Technical Director...................................Wes Hamblin ATD/Set Coordinator............................. Brad Shelton ATD/Scenic Construction................... Dustin Gibson Staff Properties Master....................... Alexa Hamblin Properties Master.........................Isabel Sleczkowski Head Carpenter...........................................Dylan Rice Pyro, EFX Coordinator..........................Hyrum Barlow Costumes Costume Shop Manager........................... Maria Lenn Wardrobe Supervisor..............................Chloe DeMie Costumes Coordinator............................ Cindy Moon million dollar quartet 2021

Sound A/V Systems Engineer.......................Jeffery Manning A-1...........................................................Philip Franzone A-2.............................................................Jasmine Mock FACILITIES Maintenance & Grounds Facilities Manager............................. Kevin Lounsbury Maintenance....................Scott Larsen, Hunter Moon Custodial Arts Manager.................. Kinley Lounsbury Custodial Staff................. Cesar Lopez, Rosie Lopez Kinley Lounsbury, Stephanie Olstead Box Office Manager................................................... Margi Corona Assistant Manager............................Tammy Sizemore Night Manager..........................................Kim McBride Group Sales Manager................ Patrese Humphries

Concessions Head Manager..................................... Jody Lounsbury Asst. Managers....Christeen Neilson, Marva Musser Head Chef.....................................................Buck Mays Chefs............................Kyler Christensen, Ben Smith Café Manager............................................ Karen Lewis Tuacahn ShowCare Manager..................................................Julie Chapman Playbill Publisher....................................... Mills Publishing, Inc Background Photo Credit............ Image licensed by Ingram Image Communications Print & Web Design Services............... Relic Agency

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