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NOTES FROM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Welcome to Tuacahn! We are excited to have you in the audience tonight as part of our twentieth season where you can enjoy a world class Broadway production in what I consider the most beautiful performing arts amphitheatre in the world. I am especially pleased with the caliber of actors who will be on our stage this season. We auditioned over 1400 actors for just 38 positions. From a Tony award winner to several Broadway veterans as well as seasoned regional and local professionals, I’m confident you will agree that our performers are among the best we’ve ever had on the Tuacahn stage. Many of you may not be aware that Tuacahn is the largest performing arts theatre in the State of Utah. This year we anticipate more than 270,000 guests will attend an event at Tuacahn. The economic impact generated by Tuacahn exceeds $62 million as more than 82% of our guests visit from outside of Washington County. We presented Disney’s The Little Mermaid in 2011. The response was overwhelming resulting in a record attendance and capacity sellouts at every performance. With The Wizard of Oz and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, we are experiencing our largest sales in our history. You, the audience, have spoken. We hope you will enjoy another creative interpretation, of these timeless classics. Please sit back and enjoy the amazing natural surroundings of Southern Utah’s Padre Canyon and Expect the Unforgettable. With warmest regards, Scott S. Anderson Artistic Director Tuacahn Center for the Arts media partners
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Scott S. Anderson Artistic Director
Kevin M. Smith Executive Producer
Kevin E. Warnick Managing Director
presents
Tuacahn’s Production of Disney’s
THE LITTLE MERMAID
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater
Book By Doug Wright
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker and Ron Clements
Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
Emma Degerstedt
James Royce Edwards
with
Heidi Anderson, Venny Carranza, Lawrence Cummings, Matt Densky, Randal Keith, Payton Kemp, Michael Milkanin, Bart Williams, Matthew Vargo and
Erica Bryce, Julia Carter, Zack Crocker, Molly Davenport, Todd DuBail, Emily Emmerson, Mary Gutzi, Joanna Johnson, Shari Jordan, Joe Komara, Annie Ramsey Lewis, AJ Maynes, Troy McGee, Trevor Nicholas, Todfd Nielsen, Charlotte O’Dowd, Alicia Pann, Nicole Pavone, Daysha Pedersen, Mark Reis, Dougie Robbins, Benjamin Roeling, Anthony Sullivan Jr, Matthew Williams, Kari Yancy, MUSICAL DIRECTION SCENIC DESIGN Chris Babbage Doug Ellis
COSTUME DESIGN Carla Summers
ADDITIONAL COSTUMES Wilma Mickler
HAIR & MAKEUP SOUND DESIGN PROPERTIES DESIGN DESIGN David Swenson Wes Hamblin Matthew Reeves Oliver
LIGHTING DESIGN Joseph L. Eddy
ASSISTANT CHOREGRAPHER Veronica Yeager
AERIAL CHOREOGRAPHY AEREOGRAPHIC® SERVICES Cees de Kok Flying by Foy www.flybyfoy.com PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER A.J. Sullivan
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS Holley Housewright Kimberly Ann McCann
NEW YORK CASTING Wojcik/Seay Casting
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/ PRODUCER Ryan Norton
COMPANY MANAGER Violet Gross
CHOREOGRAPHED BY
Derryl Yeager
DIRECTED BY
Scott S. Anderson Sponsored by George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Tel.: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
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CAST OF CHARACTERS DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID (in order of appearance)
Ariel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMMA DEGERSTEDT* Pilot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TREVOR NICHOLAS* Prince Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES ROYCE EDWARDS* Grimsby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BART WILLIAMS* Flounder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAYTON KEMP Scuttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MATT DENSKY* Windward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TODD NIELSEN* Leeward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TODD DUBAIL* King Triton.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RANDAL KEITH* Sebastian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAWRENCE CUMMINGS* Flotsam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MICHAEL MILKANIN Jetsam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MATTHEW J. VARGO* Ursula. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEIDI ANDERSON* Chef Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VENNY CARRANZA* Sea Gull. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ZACK CROCKER, TREVOR NICHOLAS*, TODD NIELSEN* Maid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARY GUTZI*, ANNIE RAMSEY LEWIS*, CHARLOTTE O’DOWD
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CAST OF CHARACTERS ENSEMBLE ERICA BRYCE, VENNY CARRANZA*, JULIA CARTER, ZACK CROCKER, MOLLY DAVENPORT, TODD DUBAIL*, MARY GUTZI*, JOANNA JOHNSON, ANNIE RAMSEY LEWIS*, AJ MAYNES, TROY MCGEE, TREVOR NICHOLAS*, TODD NIELSEN*, CHARLOTTE O’DOWD, ALICIA PANN, NICOLE PAVONE, DAYSHA PEDERSEN, MARK REIS*, DOUGIE ROBBINS, BENJAMIN ROELING, MATTHEW WILLIAMS, KARI YANCY* SWINGS EMILY EMMERSON, SHARI JORDAN*, JOE KOMARA*, ANTHONY SULLIVAN JR DANCE CAPTAIN SHARI JORDAN* ASSISTANT DANCE CAPTAIN ERICA BRYCE UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. Ariel: KARI YANCY*; Prince Eric: MICHAEL MILKANIN; Ursula: MARY GUTZI*; King Triton: TODD DUBAIL*; Grimsby: TODD NIELSEN*; Flounder: AJ MAYNES; Sebastian: MATT DENSKY*; Scuttle: VENNY CARRANZA*; Flotsam: MATTHEWS WILLIAMS; Jetsam: ZACK CROCKER; Pilot: JOE KOMARA*; Chef Louis: TREVOR NICHOLAS* *Indicates a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States
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MUSICAL NUMBERS DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID
ACT I
Overture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orchestra “The World Above”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ariel “Fathoms Below”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pilot, Sailors, Eric, Grimsby “Daughters of Triton” *. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mersisters “If Only”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . King Triton “Daddy’s Little Angel”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ursula, Flotsam, Jetsam “Part of Your World”*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ariel Storm at Sea Reprise: “Part of Your World”*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ariel “She’s in Love”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mersisters, Flounder “Her Voice”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prince Eric “Under the Sea”*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sebastian, Sea Creatures “If Only”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ariel “Sweet Child”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flotsam, Jetsam “Poor Unfortunate Souls”* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ursula Fifteen-minute intermission
ACT II
Entr’acte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orchestra “Positoovity”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scuttle, Gulls, “Beyond My Wildest Dreams” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ariel, Maids, Grimsby “Les Poissons”*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief Louis Reprise: “Les Poissons”* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chef Louis, Chefs Reprise: “Daddy’s Little Angel” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ursula, Flotsam, Jetsam “Kiss the Girl”*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sebastian, Animals “If Only”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ariel, Eric, Sebastian, King Triton “The Contest”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grimsby, Princesses Reprise: “Poor Unfortunate Souls”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ursula “Finale”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . King Triton, Ariel, Ensemble, Prince Eric Music by Alan Menken * Lyrics by Howard Ashman Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater All other lyrics by Glenn Slater The videotaping or other audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
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ORCHESTRA Disney’s The Little Mermaid ORCHESTRA Musical Director/Conductor: Christopher Babbage Keyboards: Melissa Yanchak (Associate Musical Director), Brandon Lee, Faith McCausland, Tami Creamer Reed 1 (Flute, Piccolo, Alto Flute, Clarinet): Tereasa Payne Reed 2 (Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet): Rhonda Rhodes Reed 3 (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophones, Flute): Simon Hutchings Trumpet: D.J. Barraclough Horn: Juan Berrios Drums: Glenn Webb Bass: Robert Matheson Percussion: Zachary Webb Violins: McKenzie Warren, KateLyn Syphus Cello: Tracie Price Keyboard Programming: Tracie Price
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MISSION: Tuacahn Center for the Arts is a professional non-profit presenting and producing organization that inspires creativity and greatness in the human spirit by providing world class family entertainment and education.
Dr. Marion Bentley
Elisabeth R. Bingham
Andy Cox
Sue Cox
Tom Dearden
Jonathan O. Hafen
Nelson E. Hafen
Dave Pugsley
Vicky Wilson
Carol Hansen Guild Chair
Hyrum W. Smith Vice Chairman
Jason Marchant
THS Representative
Sen. John L. Valentine
Jack Wixom
EMERITUS Sen. Robert F. Bennett Doug Glendenning Lisa Holm Fred Lampropoulos Penny Shelley Dr. L. Douglas Smoot Randy Wilkinson
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TUACAHN ENRICHES AND CHANGES LIVES AND IS CRITCIAL TO THE ECONOMY OF SOUTHERN UTAH: Last year over 265,000 guests attended a Tuacahn show or concert, coming from all 50 states and 36 foreign countries. Studies have shown that those who attend performing arts programs such as those presented at Tuacahn have their lives enriched. Younger people involved with the arts do better in school and are more successful in life. Tuacahn contributes more than $62 million to the economy of Southern Utah as guests stay in hotels, eat in restaurants, shop in stores, participate in recreational activities and visit tourism venues. Tuacahn Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1995. THE BEST IN PROFESSIONAL THEATRE: This year Tuacahn will present three professional productions, all including professional Equity actors, many of whom have performed on Broadway. TUACAHN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is Utah’s first public charter school, opening in 1999. Tuacahn High School offers an intimate, rigorous college preparatory academic program combined with focused instruction in the arts of music, dance, drama, musical theatre, visual arts and technical theatre. As a publicly funded school, there is no tuition fee for Utah residents to attend Tuacahn High School.
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Kevin E. Warnick Managing Director
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Tuacahn’s Production of
THE WIZARD OF OZ By L. Frank Baum with Music and Lyrics
by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Kari Yancy
Mary Gutzi
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and
Venny Carranza Julia Carter Zack Crocker Lawrence Cummings Molly Davenport Emma Degerstedt Matt Densky Todd DuBail James Royce Edwards Emily Emmerson Joanna Johnson Shari Jordan Joe Komara AJ Maynes Troy McGee Michael Milkanin Charlotte O’Dowd Alicia Pann Nicole Pavone Daysha Pedersen Dougie Robbins Benjamin Roeling Anthony Sullivan Jr. Matthew J. Vargo Matthews Williams Costumes, props and various scenic items were provided by The Music and Theatre Company www.TMTCompany.com Additional costumes, props and scenic elements created by Tuacahn MUSICAL DIRECTION SCENIC DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN Christopher Babbage Doug Ellis Joseph L. Eddy
COSTUME SUPERVISORS Doug Baker Kay Baker
HAIR & MAKEUP SOUND DESIGN AERIAL AEREOGRAPHIC® ASSOCIATE DESIGN David Swenson CHOREOGRAPHY SERVICES CHOREOGRAPHER Matthew Reeves Oliver Cees de Kok Flying by Foy Matthew J. Vargo www.flybyfoy.com PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER ASSISTANT STAGE NEW YORK STAGE MANAGER Kimberly Ann McCann MANAGER CASTING A.J. Sullivan Holley Housewright Wojcik/Seay Casting
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Ryan Norton
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Rommy Sandhu DIRECTED BY
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CAST OF CHARACTERS THE WIZARD OF OZ (in order of appearance) Dorothy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KARI YANCY* Toto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OGGIE Aunt Em & Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANNIE RAMSEY LEWIS* Uncle Henry & Emerald City Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RANDAL KEITH* Zeke (farmhand) & Cowardly Lion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TREVOR NICHOLAS* Hickory (farmhand) & Tinman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TODD NIELSEN* Hunk (farmhand) & Scarecrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARK REIS* Almira Gulch & The Wicked Witch of the West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARY GUTZI* Professor Chester Marvel & The Wizard of Oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BART WILLIAMS* Munchkins: Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASHTON EEN Coroner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BERKLEY BARLOW, EMELINE CHRISTENSEN Barrister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUBREY BINGHAM, BRYNN SOUTHWICK City Fathers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DEVREY MCBRIDE, KYLEE SORENSEN, LAIKEN JONES, ELLEE ANDERSON Tough Guys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JONAH LAYTON, GABE LAYTON, TREVIN JONES Fiddler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MYA ODOM, LINDSAY WEILAND Braggart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KADENCE EDWARDS, HANA NICHOLAS School Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHARLI HINTON, MARIANNE ELIZABETH CORPACI, RYLEE BARBEN, ZOE ODOM
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CAST OF CHARACTERS CHILDREN’S CHOIR Green Cast Ellee Anderson, Rylee Barben, Mykinlee Brook, Emeline Christense, Brooklyn Dyches, Kadence Edwards, Ashton Een, Emmi Een, Kaia Henderson, Trevin Jones, Jonah Layton, Gabe Layton, Devrey McBride, Hana Nicholas, Mya Odom, Zoe Odom, Stella Rose, Brynn Southwick, Lilly Mae Stover, Jordan Sullivan Yellow Cast Berkley Barlow, Aubrey Bingham, Kara Cook, Marianne Corpaci, Geena Dolce, Kadence Edwards, Ashton Een, Mason Gleave, Hailey Hill, Charli Hinton, Trevin Jones, Laiken Jones, Jonah Layton, Gabe Layton, Hana Nicholas, Brooklyn Richins, Mayah Rohr, Sofia Rohr, Kylee Sorenson, Lindsay Weiland UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. Dorothy Gale: ALICIA PANN; Aunt Em & Glinda, the Good Witch of the North: JULIA CARTER; Uncle Henry & Emerald City Guard: TODD DUBAIL*; Zeke & Cowardly Lion: JAMES ROYCE EDWARDS*; Hickory & Tinman: MATTHEW J. VARGO*; Hunk & Scarecrow: MICHAEL MILKANIN; Almira Gulch & The Wicked Witch of the West: SHARI JORDAN*; Professor Chester Marvel & The Wizard of Oz: RANDAL KEITH* The Wizard of Oz ORCHESTRA Musical Director/Conductor: Christopher Babbage Keyboards: Melissa Yanchak (Assistant Musical Director), Tami Creamer, Tracie Price Reed 1 (Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Saxophone): Tereasa Payne Reed 2 (Oboe, English horn, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone): Rhonda Rhodes Reed 3 (Bass clarinet, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone): Simon Hutchings Trumpets: D.J. Barraclough, Suzanne Czarnecki French Horn: Juan Berrios Trombone: Nathan McGary Drums and Percussion: Glenn Webb Bass: Robert Matheson Violin: Tara Tichenor Keyboard Programming: Tracie Price Additional Orchestral Adaption: William Stanley *Indicates a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States
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YELLOW CAST (In alphabetical order) Berkley Barlow, Aubrey Bingham, Kara Cook, Marianne Corpaci, Geena Dolce, Kadence Edwards, Ashton Een, Mason Gleave, Hailey Hill, Charli Hinton, Trevin Jones, Laiken Jones, Jonah Layton, Gabe Layton, Hana Nicholas, Brooklyn Richins, Mayah Rohr, Sofia Rohr, Kylee Sorenson, Lindsay Weiland
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SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS THE WIZARD OF OZ
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Overture......................................................................................................................................Orchestra Scene 1: The Kansas Prairie Scene 2: The Rainbow Over the Rainbow.....................................................................................................................Dorothy Scene 3: Kansas Scene 4: Gypsy Caravan Scene 5: The Twister Scene 6: Munchkinland, in the County of Oz Munchkinland Sequence................................................................... Glinda, Dorothy, Munchkins Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead........................................................ Glinda, Dorothy, Munchkins Scene 7: The Wicked Witch Scene 8: A Cornfield by the Yellow Brick Road – The Scarecrow Scene 9: Crows in Cornfield If Only I Had a Brain............................................................................ Scarecrow, Dorothy, Crows Scene 10: Outside the Wooden Cottage – The Tin Woodman If Only I Had a Heart................................................................................................ Tinman, Dorothy We’re Off to See the Wizard........................................................... Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman Scene 11: Want to Play Ball? We’re Off to See the Wizard........................................................... Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman Scene 12: The Wild Forest – The Cowardly Lion Lions, Tigers & Bears......................................................................... Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman If I Only Had the Nerve ........................................ Cowardly Lion, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman We’re Off to See the Wizard.............................. Cowardly Lion, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman Scene 13: Poppies Fifteen-minute intermission
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SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT II Scene 1: Outside the Gates of the Emerald City Entr’acte..................................................................................................................................Orchestra Merry Old Land of Oz.....................................................................Gate Guard, Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and Ozians Scene 2: Town Square of the Emerald City Merry Old Land of Oz...............................................Gate Guard, Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and Ozians King of the Forest.......................................................................................................... Cowardly Lion Scene 3: The Wizard’s Chambers Scene 4: The Gates of the Emerald City March of the Winkies...............................................................................................................Winkies Scene 5: The Witch’s Castle Scene 6: The Haunted Forest Jitterbug............................................ Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, Cowardly Lion and Chorus Scene 7: Flying Monkeys Scene 8: The Witch’s Castle Scene 9: Main Gate of the Witch’s Castle Reprise: Winkies March.........................................................................................................Winkies Scene 10: The Witch’s Chambers Reprise: Over the Rainbow....................................................................................................Dorothy Reprise: Ding Dong the Witch is Dead...............................................................................Winkies Scene 11: The Wizard’s Chamber Scene 12: Balloon Scene 13: Farewell to Oz Scene 14: The Kansas Prairie – Home! Finale.......................................................................................................................................Orchestra The videotaping or other audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Roles listed as (Little Mermaid: LM | Wizard of Oz: OZ) *Indicates a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States
HEIDI ANDERSON* (LM: Ursula) is thrilled to return as Ursula the Sea Witch in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, the role she performed in 2011 at Tuacahn for the U.S. Regional Premiere. Off Broadway/National Tours: Carlotta - The Phantom of the Opera (TheatreWorks USA). Regional/Other: Madame Thenardier - Les Miserables, Mrs. Brill - Disney’s Mary Poppins (U.S. Regional Premiere), The Mother Abbess - The Sound of Music, Madame de la Grande Bouche (the Wardrobe) - Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Miss Lynch - Grease, Bernice Roth - The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, Helen Kroger – Pack of Lies, Lottie Malloy – The Murder Room, Betty Meeks – The Foreigner, Widow Douglas/Aunt Sally – Big River!, Penelope Toop – See How They Run … more. Heidi is a graduate of Dixie State University and also attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and HB Studios in New York. This one’s for you, Daddy. Miss you. ERICA BRYCE (LM: Ensemble | OZ: Ensemble) Erica is thrilled to be at Tuacahn for her 8th season! Previous Tuacahn credits include The Sound of Music, Joseph..., Annie Get Your Gun, Utah, Footloose, Annie, Tarzan, The Little Mermaid, Grease, Aladdin, Hairspray, Mary Poppins, ...Millie, and as Dream Laurie in Oklahoma!, Victoria in Cats and Duvay in Starlight Express. Erica has performed in Taiwan, Germany, Istanbul, and in Japan where she danced as Wendy and Snow White in ‘One Man’s Dream II’ at Tokyo Disneyland. Locally she has performed at Lagoon, Hale Center Theater and with the Utah Ballet. She can also be seen as a Rockette in Disney’s ‘High School Musical 3’. Erica currently dances with Odyssey Dance Theater. VENNY CARRANZA* (LM: Chef, u/s Scuttle | OZ: Swing) is THRILLED to be returning to Tuacahn in this amazing 20th season! He was last seen here as Jinx in the production of “Plaid Tidings”. Theatre: B’way/ Nat’l. Tour: A Chorus Line (1st Revival
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Broadway National Tour; Roy: US/ Mike, Al, Greg, Richie/Dance Captain/Swing), Camelot (w/ Lou Diamond Phillips) / (Michael York), We Will Rock You, Seussical The Musical (w/ Cathy Rigby), HAIR. Other productions include: CATS, Elf The Musical, Funny Girl, 9 to 5 The Musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Grease, Senor Discretion Himself (World Premiere Musical), The Who’s Tommy, A Funny Thing.. Forum, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Crazy For You, The Music Man, Zorba, My One and Only, Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, and Footloose. Proud member of AEA!!! Thanks to Scott, Ryan, Tim, Darryl, Kevin Rommy & all of the Tuacahn family, my Family and Friends, Mr. Wolfe, and most of all, God. I love you all, Ciao! JULIA CARTER (LM: Aquata| OZ: Ensemble, u/s Glenda) is thrilled to join Tuacahn this season!!! Originally from Seattle, she’s currently a Music/Dance/ Theatre Major at BYU. Previous credits include: Irene Molloy in Hello Dolly (Hale Centre Theatre WV), Belle in A Christmas Carol (Hale Centre Theatre WV) Cornelia Crater in Ballad of Cat Ballou (Jackson Hole Playhouse) and Signora Naccarelli in The Light in the Piazza (BYU). She also toured two years with the BYU Young Ambassadors to South Africa and China. “Much love to Spencer and my family for helping me live my dreams! This one’s for you, Lisa!” ZACK CROCKER (LM: Ensemble, u/s Flotsam | OZ: Ensemble) is a Southern California native who is thrilled to be making his Tuacahn debut! Zack currently performs as a singer/dancer at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA. He has also performed overseas as a dancer and atmosphere talent at the Disneyland Resort in Paris. Past theatrical credits include Hairspray (Link Larkin, Broadway in the Park), Les Misérables (Marius), The Sound of Music (Rolf, Candlelight Pavilion) Ensemble in the critically acclaimed production of Parade (3D Theatricals). He would like to thank his friends and family for their continued love and support!
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST LAWRENCE CUMMINGS* (LM: Sebastian | OZ: Ensemble) is excited to be returning to Tuacahn this season as Sebastian in “The Little Mermaid”. Mr. Cummings has traveled the U.S, Canada, and Europe singing Opera, Musical Theatre and Pop/R&B to much acclaim. Some credits Jesus(u/s)(performed) to Sebastian Bach on the Broadway National Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar with Carl Anderson, John in the Ovation Nominated Miss Saigon at La Mirada Performing Arts and in Macau, China, and has also appeared alongside Carly Simon singing duets in concert. Mr. Cummings has also appeared in TV and film projects including a featured role in the Blockbuster hit Pirates of the Caribbean 3 –At Worlds End, where he can be found on the sound recording. Mr. Cummings holds a BM and MM degrees from the Manhattan School of Music and is a proud AEA Member. For more info and sound recordings, go to the gift shop or to: www. lawrencecummings.net MOLLY DAVENPORT (LM: Ensemble | OZ: Swing) is thrilled to return to Tuacahn for her third season of Broadway in the Desert. She appeared in Cats (Cassandra), Tarzan (ape), The Little Mermaid (ensemble), and Grease (ensemble). She has been dancing for 13 years and studied on scholarship at LINES Ballet in San Francisco. Molly has spent the last 7 years dancing for
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST MATT DENSKY* (LM: Scuttle, u/s Sebastian | OZ: Ensemble) is excited to trade his fins for wings as he returns for a third season at Tuacahn! He appeared here previously as Flotsam in the 2011 US Regional Premiere of The Little Mermaid, as well as in Grease (Doody), Aladdin (Omar/Iago u/s), and Hairspray (Nicest Kid). New York/Tour – How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Madison Square Garden and National Tour, Young Max u/s, perf.; World Premiere Cast Recording). Regional – Altar Boyz (Mark); Zanna, Don’t! (Zanna); Hair (Woof); Cabaret (Emcee); Amadeus (Mozart); Life Could Be a Dream (Eugene). Matt holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Cincinnati – College Conservatory of Music and is a proud member of Actor’s Equity. Thanks to Scott and Ryan, Cynthia Katz at Gotham Talent, and of course, Mom and Dad! MattDensky.com
TODD DUBAIL* (LM: Ensemble, u/s Triton | OZ: Ensemble, u/s Uncle Henry/Guard) Thanks to the entire Tuacahn team for welcoming him back for his fourth summer season! Tuacahn audiences may remember Mr. DuBail as the Rum Tum Tugger in Cats, Mr. Clayton in Tarzan, Lank Hawkins in Crazy for You, Kassim in Aladdin, Sparky in Plaid Tidings or as Greaseball in Starlight Express. National tour credits include: Joseph... (Pharaoh, with Patrick Cassidy & Jon Secada), Grease (Danny with Frankie Avalon, Chubbie Checker & Fabian), Leader of the Pack and Jesus Christ Superstar (with Ted Neeley & Carl Anderson). Regional credits include: White Christmas (Bob Wallace), Little Shop of Horrors (Orin, et al.), All Shook Up (Chad), Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson), Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Hairspray (Corny Collins), The Thing About Men (Sebastian). Todd is grateful to his amazing family, friends and JJS for their love and unwavering support. Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association since 1999.
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JAMES ROYCE EDWARDS* (LM: Prince Eric l OZ: Nikko) is thrilled to be returning to Tuacahn with his family for his 4th season and reprising his role of Prince Eric. James first appeared at Tuacahn as the title character in the Post Broadway Premiere of Disney’s Tarzan. Other favorite Tuacahn roles include both Kenickie and Danny in Grease, Link Larkin in Hairspray, Frankie in Plaid Tidings, and even a brief stint as Aladdin in Disney’s Aladdin. James has appeared on Broadway and National Tours of Hairspray, Mamma Mia, All Shook Up, The Grinch and Pippin. Off Broadway James has starred in Altar Boyz, Matthew Passion and Wanda’s World. Other regional favorites include leading roles in Bye Bye Birdie, Joseph...Dreamcoat, Miss Saigon, Forever Plaid and Mixtape. James can also be seen across the country as the superhero Sportacus from the kids TV show Lazytown. Finally, James is thrilled to be able to share the stage with his son Kadence this season. www.jamesroyceedwards.com EMILY EMMERSON (LM: Swing | OZ: Ensemble) This is Emily’s first season at Tuacahn. She has been dancing for 18 years and is a former member of the Kinuko Modern Dance Company. Emily is a current student at Dixie State University, but also studied modern dance at Snow College where she was a member of the Snow Dance Ensemble. She feels incredibly blessed to be a part of this season’s productions and would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support. MARY GUTZI* (LM: Maid | OZ: Wicked Witch) is thrilled to be making her Tuacahn debut in a role that she also performed at Sacramento Music Circus. She has a career as an actor/ singer/director and educator that spans more than 40 years and has taken her to 49 of the 50 states as well as Canada and Europe. She has been seen on Broadway and regional theatres in such productions as “Les Miz”, “Ragtime”, “Sunset Blvd”, “Light in the Piazza”, and “Cats”. Gutzi had a recurring role as “Dodds” in the ABC series “Last Resort” and was recently seen in a pivotal role in “Hawaii 5-0”. She has taught musical theatre at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in LA and continues to provide performance coaching to her many
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students all over the US including the Hawaiian Islands. Gutzi is a proud member of Actors Equity Association. JOANNA JOHNSON (LM: Adella OZ: Ensemble) is excited to make her Tuacahn debut! She is a Utah native and studied theatre at Utah State University. She has worked at Pioneer Theatre Co., Hale Centre Theatre, the OLRC, and for the Handmade Opera Company in Maldon, England. Favorite productions include Paulette in “Legally Blonde”, Pennywise in “Urinetown”, and Ronette in “Little Shop of Horrors”. Much love and many thanks to the best family and friends in the world for their unending support. SHARI JORDAN* (LM: Dance Captain/Swing | OZ: Dance Captain/Swing, u/s Wicked Witch) Tuacahn: Dance Captain/ Swing for Mary Poppins (Birdwoman u/s), Millie (Flannery u/s), Aladdin, Hairspray (Velma u/s), The Little Mermaid (Ursula u/s), Grease (Frenchy u/s), and Crazy for You (Irene u/s). Shari was assistant choreographer to Tony Award winner Susan Stroman at the Hollywood Bowl’s production of The Producers and performed the role of Shirley Markowitz. The Producers (Las Vegas): Performed Ulla (and every other female role!) opposite Tony Danza. National Tours: The Producers (Dance Captain, Ulla u/s), Crazy For You (Tess), Steel Pier (Rita & Shelby u/s). Other: Radio City Rockette and national champion baton twirler. Film: The Producers. Assistant Director/ Choreographer: Pittsburgh’s CLO, North Shore Music Theater, North Carolina Theatre, University of Michigan and AFI’s tribute to Mel Brooks (and featured role). Magna Cum Laude: NCSU. Favorite roles: Wife to AJ and Mommy to Jordan and Hudson. AEA Member. RANDAL KEITH* (LM: King Triton | OZ: Uncle Henry/ Guard & u/s Marvel/Oz) is best known as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables. He has appeared in Les Miserables for nearly 3000 performances on Broadway and the National Tour as well as Canada, China and South Korea. He has
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played The Phantom in the First National Tour of The Phantom of the Opera and also played Raoul, Monsieur Andre and Piangi during his six years on tour and three years in Vegas. His move to Las vegas was in 2007 to open the Vegas production of Spamalot as Sir Bedevere and eventually taking over the role of King Arthur. Randal also performs in a three man show/concert called The Phat Pack in Vegas.Touring with The Phat Pack begins in the fall. Their info as well as The Phat Pack cd is available at www.phatpackshow.com. His first solo CD, “Life Has Been Good To Me” is available through iTunes and CD Baby. PAYTON KEMP (LM: Flounder) 14 yrs old, lives in St. George, and is thrilled to be here for his 4th season at Tuacahn. Most recently seen as The First Live Boy in Tuacahn’s 2013 production of Starlight Express, Payton began his professional career at Tuacahn in 2010 cast as Young Tarzan in Disney’s Tarzan and Admetus in CATS, and he returned in 2011 to play Flounder in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Payton played the lead role in his school’s production of Aladdin 2014, and he also played the role of Nicholas Piazza in Fame Junior 2013. He has recorded for Clive Romney and featured on his new Legacy Series CD. He is featured on Shadow Mountain Record’s Popcorn Bopping album entitled Scripture Power, and also on Janice Kapp Perry’s As a Child of God CD. Payton loves to play sports, and be with his family out on the boat. He is very grateful for his supportive family and coaches. JOE KOMARA* (LM: Swing | OZ: Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of the Tuacahn season Joe started his life as a gymnast. He has a wide range of credits from Broadway to feature films. Broadway/Off/Tour: Grease, Follies, Applause – ENCORES!, The Donkey Show, Annie Get Your Gun; Regional: 9 to 5: the Musical, Cats, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, And The World Goes Round, West Side Story, Seven Brides, A Chorus Line, La Cage…, Swing, etc. Joe is a series regular on The Girl’s Guide to Depravity on Cinemax (US), wrapping Season 2 in December, Breaking Point online, plus feature
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and films like eCupid and Pacific Coast Haze. TV: Betty White’s 90th Birthday, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, Regis and Kelly, General Hospital, and Spike TV’s Video Game Awards. In addition, Joe has choreographed commercials, music videos and, of course, musicals. Thank you mucho to my family and my musical theatre agent, Dave Secor. Follow Joe: @joekomara (twitter & instagram) www.joekomara.com ANNIE RAMSEY LEWIS* (LM: Atina | OZ: Aunt Em/Glinda) is delighted to be returning to Tuacahn Center for the Arts. Some of her favorite roles include Frenchy in Grease and Mersister in The Little Mermaid at Tuacahn back in 2011, Gertrude McFuzz in SUESSICAL and Ado Annie in OKLAHOMA! at the Civic Light Opera of South Bay, Nancy in THE BOYFRIEND at the Bay Street Theatre directed by Julie Andrews, Joy in CINDERELLA and Babe O’Day in GOOD NEWS! at the Music theatre of Wichita, Lily St. Regis in ANNIE at the Sacramento Music Circus, and Frenchy in GREASE at the Fulton Opera Theatre, Carousel Dinner Theatre, and Sacramento Music Circus, Dolly Tate in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Annie recently released her first children’s album THREEDOM, which teaches loving and positive values through music. Annie proudly graduated with a BFA in musical theatre from the University of Michigan. She sends so many hugs and kisses to her parents, hubby, and beautiful baby girl. And most importantly, Annie thanks God for this amazing blessing! AJ MAYNES (LM: Ensembe, u/s Flounder | OZ: Ensemble) is ecstatic to be joining the Tuacahn Family: Mr. Maynes received his initial dance and musical theatre training at Tuacahn High School, where he had the chance to be a part of Odyssey Dance Theater’s production of Thriller! He then became a part of Odyssey 2 (in association with Odyssey Dance Theater) on full scholarship. After a year with the second company, Mr. Maynes received a scholarship to dance on BYU’s Theatre Ballet; performing in shows such as, EVI-Dance, Ballet Showcase, and The Snow Queen as Kai. Mr. Maynes has also received scholarships from the Ballet West Academy/ Summer Intensive, UVU Ballet Department, and SUU Dance Department. As of April,
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FROM RED VESTS TO RED CLIFFS Suspended high above the ground, Jason rests against a wall of red rock just like his family’s original business license rests against a wall in his office. Jason Hurst, President of Hurst ACE Hardware, joins the line of family members who’ve dedicated themselves to providing quality service to the community since 1946. Stepping out of the hardware store and into a world he loves, Jason has teamed up with an old friend to create a place where people can prepare to indulge in the beauty that surrounds them. Sharing this particular passion with others in the area is just one more way the Hurst family is giving back to those who've always believed in them. Read full story at
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Mr. Maynes was an apprentice on Odyssey Dance Theater and had just returned from their Germany Tour featuring, Dance Fever, Bodies in Motion, and Romeo + Juliet. Love you: Mom, Dad, Andrew, Adam, and Kevin! TROY MCGEE (LM: Ensemble | OZ: Ensemble) Originally from Houston, Troy McGee started dancing at the age of 13. Soon after he started training at Houston Ballet and traveled the country performing with various ballet companies. At the age of 19 he moved to Los Angeles where he accepted a scholarship at the EDGE Performing Arts Center. He spent the next few years in Los Angeles performing with, training under, and assisting Dee Caspary, Mandy Moore, Mark Meismer and Doug Caldwell. He has been a company member in Adam Parsonís C. Dance Company, Terry Beemanís Performance Company, and Justin Giles’ Soul Escape. He has performed with and done music videos for artists such as Pink, Lenny Kravitz, and Avril Lavigne. His Tuacahn credits include Annie, Footloose, Tarzan, he played Quaxo/Macavity in Cats, The Little Mermaid, Grease, Aladdin, Hairspray, Mary Poppins, played Purse in Starlight Express, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. He has also been a member of Derrly Yeager’s Odyssey Dance Theater since 2008. MICHAEL MILKANIN (LM: Flotsam, u/s Eric | OZ: Ensemble, u/s Scarecrow) Michael Milkanin is a recent graduate from Brigham Young University in Music Dance Theatre. He is glad to be returning to Tuacahn for his second season! Some of his favorite credits include Fabrizio in The Light in the Piazza; Phil Davis in White Christmas; Fender, Link U/S in Hairspray; and U/S Jinx & Francis in Plaid Tidings. Special thanks to his family for their endless support! TREVOR NICHOLAS* (LM: Pilot/Ensemble, u/s Chef | OZ: Zeke/Lion) is originally from West Virginia, where he studied acting and vocal performance at WVU. He most recently created the role of Fat Freddy in the Pre Broadway Workshop for Super Fly: The Musical directed by Bill
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Continued from page 35 T. Jones. Other Credits: National Tour of Big River (Jim), Ragtime (Coalhouse Walker Jr.), The 25th... Spelling Bee (Mitch Mahoney), Into the Woods (Baker), as well as the FX series “The Americans”. Trevor is an accomplished musician and songwriter, playing/singing with the bands Fake Eddie, The Ascension, Modern Mutiny and most recently Neighborhood Goliath; who are awaiting the release of their forthcoming debut EP. Unmeasurable Love and Thanks to Su, Hana, Tucker, Mom and Dad. “Goshaaaaan!” TODD NIELSEN* (LM: Ensemble | OZ: Hickory/Tinman) Todd hails from Los Angeles and is excited to be able to spend Tuacahn’s latest season of family spectacles in this beautiful area of the country. He most recently appeared in Ruthless and Death Takes a Holiday for the Musical Theatre Guild and Carnival for Musical Theatre West. Other past shows include She Loves Me (Alpine Theatre Project & South Bay Civic Light Opera), The Emperor’s New Clothes (South Coast Repertory), Annie, 1776 and The Wizard of Oz (Musical Theatre West), Leading Ladies (Norris Theatre), Side Show, How to Succeed in Business, An Ideal Husband, Putting It Together, City of Angels, Our Country’s Good, Incident at Vichy (Colony Theatre), Wonderful Town (Reprise) and Me and My Girl (Grand Dinner Theatre). Thanks to all the Creatives and Staff at Tuacahn for these glorious productions. He hopes you enjoy this season of family classics! XOJA CHARLOTTE O’DOWD (LM: Ensemble, u/s Mersister | OZ: Ensemble) A graduate of Canada’s National Ballet School and The Rotterdam Dance Academy (Netherlands), Ms. O’Dowd danced with Toronto Dance Theater prior to becoming an original cast member of Cirque du Soleil’s The Beatles LOVE. There she appeared on America’s Got Talent, The Girls Next Door, the 3D feature film Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away, All Together Now documentary, and also performed with Nevada Ballet Theater. Leaving the circus to pursue musical theater, she played “Hunyak” in CHICAGO aboard RCCL’s Allure of the Seas. She feels very fortunate to join Tuacahn this season. Forever grateful and much love to mom, dad, sisters, friends, and Patrick.
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ALICIA PANN (LM: Allana | OZ: Ensemble, u/s Dorothy) is overjoyed to be a part of the Tuacahn cast this season. She recently graduated from Brigham Young University’s Music Dance Theatre program. Favorite roles include Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Guys and Dolls (Adelaide), and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Dorcas). Special thanks to her amazing family, friends, teachers, and mentors for their unfailing love and support and for helping me to never stop dreaming. Love you all! NICOLE PAVONE (LM: Ensemble | OZ: Ensemble) Nicole is thrilled to join the 2014 Season at Tuacahn. A SUNY at Buffalo alum, Nicole has performed with Contemporary Companies Urbanity Dance (soloist), Pantos Project, Leon Dance Company and alongside Teddy Forance in the dance documentary Movement One. After relocating to NYC and joining BLOC Talent Agency, Nicole performed as Rumpleteazer/Dance Captain in CATS at Flatrock Playhouse. Thanks for all the love and support from family and friends! DAYSHA PEDERSON (LM: Arista l OZ: Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the Tuacahn stage for her third time. As a Utah native, she started her performing career at age 16 with Lagoon Entertainment in Rock U2 the Top. Earned her BFA in Music Dance Theatre from Brigham Young University, and was a Young Ambassador. Favorite stage credits: Thriller (Giggle Girl), Hairspray (Brenda), Aladdin (Attendant), The Little Mermaid (Arista), Grease (Cha Cha), Peter Pan (Tiger Lily), Fiddler On The Roof (Hodel), Footloose (Rusty). Film: Berlin (Emmy Winner), American Mall (MTV), High School Musical 3 (Kitty Cat/Rockette). “Alofa to Easton and Sage!” MARK C. REIS* (LM: Ensemble | OZ: Hunk/Scarecrow) is thrilled to be a part of the shows at Tuacahn this season! After growing up in the Pacific Northwest and graduating from The University of Utah, Mark moved to New York City to start building his career in dance and musical theatre. Favorite credits have included the Broadway company of FOSSE, national touring companies
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST of CHICAGO, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and FUNNY GIRL, and regional productions of ELF (TUTS), THE PRODUCERS, THE WEDDING SINGER (MTW), CABARET, ON YOUR TOES (Reprise), and CHICAGO (The Hollywood Bowl and Music Circus). Besides performing, Mark is a certified Bikram Yoga instructor. He has choreographed productions of GUYS AND DOLLS, BARNUM, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and INTO THE WOODS, and has taught for Disney, AMDA, and UCLA. Mark has written and performed his 1 Man Show “Diapers, Dishes and Dreams...stories of a dancer”, and self published his first children’s book “A Smile for Everyone”. DOUGIE ROBBINS (LM: Ensemble | OZ: Ensemble) is thrilled to be dancing on the Tuacahn stage this season in three wonderful shows. A current resident of New York City, he is in love with the beautiful setting that surrounds Tuacahn Center for the Arts. Favorite past productions include A Chorus Line, Sweeney Todd, Drowsy Chaperone, Joseph...Dreamcoat, and Chicago. He would like to thank his family and little brother for all of the amazing support and D.W. for keeping the boat afloat. BENJAMIN ROELING (LM: Ensemble | OZ: Ensemble) Benjamin is a native of Colorado and currently resides in New York City. He is a graduate from the University of Utah (go Utes) and holds a BFA in Modern Dance. While in Utah Benjamin has worked with Pinnacle Acting Company, Hale Center Theater, and Sundance Summer Theatre. He was last seen in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as Paul in A Chorus Line. Other credits include Chip in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Daniel in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Gypsy in the U.S. premiere of Zorro the Musical. LISA SEEGMILLER* (J: Narrator) A TONY Award Winner and GRAMMY Nominee, is a nationally acclaimed cross-over artist and vocal pedagogue, trained at Juilliard, Yale University, and the Manhattan School of Music. Lisa returns to Tuacahn after playing the role of Grizabella in the 2010 production of CATS. She is
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thrilled to share the stage this season with her five-year-old daughter, Ellie Felice. Other U.S. and European credits include: Mimì (Baz Luhrmann’s La Bohème on Broadway), Corvina (Volpone), Cleopatra (Julius Caesar), Donna Anna (Don Giovanni), Sofia (Il Signor Bruschino), Elle (La Voix Humaine), Amore (Return of Ulysses), The First Lady (The Magic Flute), Polly Peachum (Threepenny Opera), Casilda (Gondoliers), Mrs. Nordstrom (A Little Night Music), Bernstein’s Mass, Händel’s Messiah, Monteverdi’s Madrigali Amorosi, Mozart’s Requiem, and Exsultate, jubilate K. 165. Lisa resides with her husband and manager, Travis, and their three children in St. George, where she teaches voice and acting privately. http://www.lisaseegmiller.com. ANTHONY SULLIVAN JR. (LM: Swing l OZ: Winkie) is thrilled to be making his Tuacahn debut this season. Originally from the flatlands of Naperville, IL and currently living in NYC, Anthony never imagined he’d be able to do what he loves in such a beautiful setting like Tuacahn. Regional: Dandelion Wine (Steppenwolf/ Chicago Children’s Theatre). Other favorite credits include: Guys and Dolls, Spring Awakening, Evil Dead: The Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone (dir. Sutton Foster). BFA Musical Theatre, Ball State University 2013. Much love and thanks to the entire cast, crew, the Tuacahn production team, and of course his ever-supporting family and friends. MATTHEW J. VARGO* (LM: Jetsam | OZ: Swing, u/s Tinman) Thrilled to be making his Tuacahn debut, Matthew performed on Broadway in Alan Menken’s A Christmas Carol (Original Cast Recording) and CATS. (Longest Running Show & Closing Cast). He was seen in the National Tour of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN understudying the role of Igor, as well as White Christmas (Phil Davis understudy), THE PRODUCERS (Carmen Ghia understudy) and the revival production of KISS ME, KATE (Gremio). In the Los Angeles area, Matthew has performed in SPAMALOT and The Wedding Singer (George) and in 2012 was seen in THE PRODUCERS at the Hollywood Bowl, for which he was an Assistant Choreographer to Susan Stroman. Matthew is a proud member of Actor’s Equity since 1988.
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST BART WILLIAMS* (LM: Grimsby | OZ: Marvel/OZ) Fourth season at Tuacahn. This native Los Angelino began acting at 11. Many National Tours, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, GUYS & DOLLS, THE WIZARD OF OZ (The role he has played more than any other). Last seen in N.Y. on stage at the Palace Theater, recreating “Burlesque Comedy” for the Award Winning Documentary Film THE LAST FIRST COMIC, about the last surviving Comedian of that era, 100 year old Irving Benson. Film and T.V. credits such as BYE BYE BIRDIE, HELLO DOLLY!, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, HADLEY’S REBELLION, DOOMSDAY CLOCK. GENERAL HOSPITAL, GOOD GRIEF, RICHARD SIMMONS SHOW, AMERICA’S FUNNIEST PEOPLE, TOTALLY HIDDEN VIDEO, WEIRD SCIENCE, MAD T.V., ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET JERRY SEINFELD, Co-host of children’s series STANLY’S SMOGLESS STEAMER. Featured in comedy sketches on the both EMMY’S and OSCAR’S, he sang and danced “Blame Canada” with Robin Williams, on the 72nd. OSCAR’S. Many Voice-overs, Commercials, Radio. Film Maker, Theater and Cinema Historian, & winner two DRAMA-LOGUE CRITICS AWARDS. MATTHEW WILLIAMS (LM: Ensemble & u/s Jetsam | Oz: Ensemble) – This is Matthew’s first season with the Tuacahn family! Regional productions: Legally Blonde (3DT - Kiki), The Wizard of Oz (Moonlight), A
Chorus Line (MTW - Bobby), Chicago (SDMT). He has spent the past few years as a dancer/ character performer for the Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Universal Studios, Hollywood. Huge thanks to this amazing cast/crew for sharing such wonderful experience! And to his family and friends, near and aboard, this one’s for you! Aishiteru! www.MatthewLeeWilliams.com KARI YANCY* (LM: Adrina, u/s Ariel l OZ: Dorothy) is honored to make her debut at the Tuacahn Ampitheatre playing Dorothy, a role that first kick-started her professional career at age 15 (American Musical Theatre of SJ). A native of San Jose, CA she has performed all over the San Francisco Bay Area, most recently as Angel (I Married An Angel), Alice Collins (Painting the Clouds With Sunshine) with 42nd Street Moon, and Gerda in San Jose Repertory Theatre’s Snow Queen 2.0. Other credits include: Belle (u/s & performed), Beauty & The Beast (American Musical Theatre SJ); The Mistress, Evita (Sacramento Music Circus); Jane Porter, Tarzan (Marquee Productions). As a singer for Disney on both their cruise ships and parks, she has played such roles as Cinderella, Cruella DeVil, Belle, Circle of Life Singer, and Mary Poppins. Kari holds a BA in Drama from UC Irvine. To God be all the glory. www.kariyancy.com
WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES SCOTT S. ANDERSON (Director, The Little Mermaid/Tuacahn Artistic Director) joined Tuacahn in 2004 and enjoys creatively shaping and leading this dynamic arts institution. He has worked for more than thirty-three years in theatre, film, radio and television. He has been involved in over 100 productions as an actor, director or producer but considers his ten years at Tuacahn to be one of his most satisfying challenges. Scott’s more recent directing credits include: Mary Poppins, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, Annie, Les Misérables and Peter Pan. 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 College and the University of Utah, where he studied Theater and Film. He is the proud father of three children and four grandchildren. Scott hopes to shepherd more outstanding entertainment to this unique venue in the years to come.
DERRYL YEAGER (Choreographer, The Little Mermaid) was a professional dancer for more than two decades and was voted Best in State Choreographer for 2009. He received his BFA and MFA degrees at the University of Utah while becoming a principal dancer with Ballet West. He performed in the Broadway productions of A Chorus Line, Dreamgirls, and Cats and has appeared in numerous TV and film projects including Staying Alive, She’s Having a Baby, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, A More Perfect Union, The Young and the Restless, and General Hospital. As a choreographer and director he has worked professionally from ballet to Broadway, film, music videos, and numerous TV shows. At Tuacahn, Derryl directed and choreographed Cats (2006, 2010), Footloose (2009), Joseph… (2x), and Oklahoma! He has also choreographed UTAH!, The King and I, The Wizard of Oz, Annie Get Your Gun, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, The Little Mermaid, and Grease as well as choreographing and
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co-directing the critically acclaimed Les Misérables. As founder and Artistic Director of Odyssey Dance Theatre, Utah’s most exciting and innovative professional jazz/ ballet company (and voted Best of State seven years in a row!), Derryl has created an amazing company with an energetic, eclectic, and popular repertoire that presents three complete seasons in Utah and tours to standing ovations around the world. Odyssey Dance Theatre returns to Tuacahn Oct. 25–Nov. 1, in the Halloween spectacular, Thriller. TIMOTHY THRELFALL (Director, The Wizard of Oz) THE WIZARD of OZ will be Tim’s 12th directing project at Tuacahn, inclusive of the 2004 production of OZ. Other Tuacahn shows include AIDA, BIG RIVER, GREASE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Tim has been on hiatus from Tuacahn the past two seasons directing the London Theatre Study Abroad program for Brigham Young University where he chairs the Music Dance Theatre (MDT) program. He recently directed Andrew Llyod Weber’s PHANTOM of the OPERA at BYU and is preparing to direct the American premiere of Frank Wildhorn’s new musical, THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO with Mr. Wildhorn assisting in casting and music direction. Tim’s BYU made-for-television production of the musical BERLIN garnered an Emmy, Telly, and Golden Eagle Award. This past summer, his article on directing the spectacular flood sequence at Tuacahn was published in the national Stage Director’s and Choreographer’s Society Journal. ROMMY SANDHU (Choreographer, The Wizard of Oz) has worked for nearly 20 years as a director, choreographer, actor, singer, dancer, and teacher in productions encompassing Broadway, off-Broadway, national tours, regional theatre, television, film, universities, and more. He has worked with many of Broadway’s top directors and choreographers, including Tony Award winners Susan Stroman, Kathleen Marshall, Graciela Daniele, Matthew Bourne, George C. Wolfe, Richard Eyre, Michael Blakemore, and Trevor Nunn. Direction/ choreography highlights: off-Broadway, NY Fringe Festival, CUNY, Hofstra University, Opening numbers BCEFA’s Annual Easter Bonnet & Gypsy of The Year competitions, Something Good: A Broadway Salute to
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES Richard Rodgers on His 100th Birthday. Assoc. Choreographer: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Broadway), NY City Center Encores’ Bells Are Ringing, Applause, offBroadway premier The Ark at 37 ARTS, original pre-Broadway Thoroughly Modern Millie, regionally Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, Gershwin’s Fascinating Rhythm, Maury Yeston’s Hans Christian Andersen. Broadway performer credits: Mary Poppins, A Christmas Carol, Oklahoma! (all as dance captain), Bombay Dreams, Annie Get Your Gun, On The Town, The Life, Sweet Charity in Concert, Children and Art, first national tours of Carousel and Kiss Me, Kate (dance captain). TV: NBC’s Smash, multiple Tony Award/ Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade telecasts. Also adjunct faculty NYU’s CAP 21 and Marymount Manhattan College’s musical theatre department, guest instructor at Broadway Dance Center and Onstage New York. Proud Father of three and Husband to one. www.Rommysandhu.com
CHRISTOPHER BABBAGE (Musical Director, The Little Mermaid/The Wizard of Oz)is excited to return to Tuachan and one of his favorite spots in the country. Past music direction credits here include Les Miserables, The Sound of Music, Big River, and 25th Annual...Spelling Bee. He comes directly from the first national tour of Sister Act (Associate Conductor). Previous tours include CATS (North and Latin America), Grease (Asia), and Smokey Joe’s Café. Regional: St. Louis MUNY, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Circa ‘21, Forestburgh Playhouse, Struthers Library Theatre. Chris holds a Master’s in Music from SUNY Fredonia. MELISSA YANCHAK (Associate Musical Director) is currently on staff in the Voice and Musical Theatre departments of the Pittsburgh CLO Academy and the Conservatory of Performing Arts at Point Park University. She serves PPU’s Conservatory on production staff and as a rehearsal accompanist at the Playhouse
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(Ragtime , Thou Shalt Not, Streets of America, Can-Can, Parade, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Time After Time, Thoroughly Modern Millie, A Chorus Line, Chess, amongst others), and has arranged music for productions of August Wilson’s Seven Guitars and for Twelfth Night. Melissa music directed the Pittsburgh premiere of Wilde Tales for Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre. She serves on staff for the Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly awards, and accompanies many of PCLO mainstage and cabaret rehearsals and auditions. She was seen last September on the PBS special Broadway or Bust, during her work with the National High School Musical Theatre Awards in NYC. Melissa played keyboards for the PCLO Cabaret production of Nunsense and served the PCLO Cabaret as Associate Music Director on The Marvelous Wonderettes. Melissa was vocal coach for the children’s choruses of the PCLO productions of Joseph... and Oliver! and played keyboard for the 2009 Broadway tour of Legally Blonde and most recently played for the national tour of Anything Goes. RYAN NORTON (Associate Director, The Little Mermaid/Associate Producer) is in his fifth season as Associate Producer for Tuacahn’s Broadway in the Desert productions. He is extremely honored and thrilled to be onboard as the Associate Director for Disney’s The Little Mermaid this season. Last season, Ryan made his Tuacahn and regional directorial debut with Tuacahn’s premiere of Disney’s Mulan. Besides producing, he served as the Assistant Director on Aladdin, The Little Mermaid (2011), and Tarzan. He has also performed at Tuacahn in several productions, including the original cast of the musical UTAH! As a performer Ryan has worked in New York, Los Angeles, on national tours, and on cruise ships. He has had the opportunity to work with some of Broadway’s biggest names such as Ann Reinking and the late Gregory Hines. Directing credits include: Oliver!, Seussical the Musical, The Spitfire Grill, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Disney’s High School Musical. Film directing credit: Austin’s Christmas Wish. Thanks to my three angels and LTKSWMHTGCS, I love you with all my heart! A special thanks to Scott Anderson, Kevin Warnick and Kevin Smith!
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DOUG ELLIS (Scenic Designer, The Little Mermaid/The Wizard of Oz) spent twelve years in Manhattan in school and art directing feature films and episodic television shows, including four years as the art director for Spin City starring Michael J. Fox. He has designed for Tuacahn since 2007. Other stage designs include King Lear, The Philadelphia Story, Big River, Much Ado About Nothing, and The Secret Garden; the ballets The Snow Queen, Goldie Lock’s Adventures, and It’s a Wonderful Life; and the opera Abinadi, which was filmed for BYU-TV. Other design credits include High School Musical 3, Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place, Going to the Mat, Den Brother, Guide to Life, Big Moves, and Mistle-tones, The RM, The Home Teachers, Out of Step, BYU’s The Writer’s Block, Howdy Town, Signing Time, Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Hancock County, The Life and Loves of Emmeline B. Wells, Veronica Mars, BYU/PBS Concert Special of The 5 Browns (Telly Award), and Stadium of Fire. He adjunct teaches for the University of Utah and BYU and received a BA in Theater Arts from Hunter College in New York City (‘90) and an MFA in Design from New York University (‘93). WILMA MICKLER (Costume Designer and Costume Manager) previously designed costumes for Tuacahn’s productions of Grease, Tarzan, Annie, and The Sound of Music. A recent transplant from Southern California, she received her MFA in costume design from California State University, Long Beach in 1992. She designed costumes for many of the local colleges and did free lance work in Los Angeles. The last three years before moving to St George she designed and taught for Long Beach Community College where she did Love’s Labour Lost, London Assurance, The Lucky Spot, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, Hobson’s Choice, Mrs. California, and Candida as well as a dance concert each semester. She worked for the Tony award winning South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa and Shakespeare Orange County in Orange, California, where she did Tartuffe, The Merry Wives of Windsor and Othello. Wilma fell in love with Utah when she worked at the Utah Shakespearean Festival and is glad for the opportunity to live and work here.
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES CLARK SCHAFFER (Sea Creature Designer) is a filmmaker and visual effects artist. He normally provides designs and traditional FX for the film industry, contributing to such franchises as Batman, Ironman and Star Trek. After ten years of working for the major studios in Hollywood, Schaffer moved his family and Schaffer Studios to Utah where He continues to produce films and create stunning effects. His first collaboration with Tuacahn was in 2011 when he created characters for The Little Mermaid. Schaffer is currently producing the motion picture adaptation of the best-selling book series Fablehaven. JOSEPH L. EDDY (Lighting Designer) is an original company member, having worked at Tuacahn since its inaugural season in 1995. Joseph lives in Las Vegas and works as a lighting designer, lighting programmer, and is currently the lighting director at the Flamingo Las Vegas. He recently worked as the Lighting Designer for the 2012 Donny and Marie Christmas show and the 2013
Donny and Marie U.K. tour. Joseph also recently designed the resident Boyz II Men show at the Mirage in Las Vegas. DAVID SWENSON (Sound Designer, The Little Mermaid/The Wizard of OZ) earned an undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University and a Master’s degree in sound design and technology from Purdue University. David is currently working as the lead sound designer for Activision on the popular video game, Call of Duty. David previously worked at EA Games where he received a BAFTA Award (The British Academy of Film and Television Arts) as well as an Academy Award (The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences) for his sound design work on EA’s video game, Dead Space. In addition to his work in video games, David’s sound credits have ranged from working on The Simpsons to working as a sound engineer for the host broadcast company at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. 2013 marks David’s twelfth season at Tuacahn, having
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES previously designed Aladdin, Hairspray, The Little Mermaid, Grease, Tarzan, Cats, Crazy for You, Aida, Footloose, Annie, Les Misérables, The Sound of Music, Big River, Cinderella, My Fair Lady, Peter Pan, South Pacific, Beauty and the Beast, Joseph…, Singin’ in the Rain, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, The King and I, The Wizard of Oz, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, and Utah! David is so grateful to his amazing wife, Ashley (a Tuacahn veteran), two sons, Kody and Kyle, and his beautiful princess, Riley, for their endless support. MATTHEW REEVES OLIVER (Make, Hair Designer, Wig Master) is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University. His background includes working at the After Dinner Theatre in Nacogdoches, Texas, as both costume and hair and makeup designer for All in The Timing. At his university he designed several shows including Grease, Night of The Iguana, The Bartered Bride, The Marriage of Figaro, Chamber Music, Sideman, Tintypes, Cheever Evening, and Medal of Honor Rag, just to name a few. He has also stage managed, assistant directed, directed, and acted. Two of his favorite shows he has directed and acted in are The Labrinth and 27 Wagons Full of Cotton. This is his third season at Tuacahn, where he has previously designed wigs, hair and/ or makeup for The Little Mermaid, Grease, Tarzan, Cats, Crazy For You, Annie, and Big River. He would like to thank his idol, Audrey Hepburn, for her virtue and beauty and being an inspiration to aspiring artists. WES HAMBLIN (Technical Director) joined Tuacahn in 2006 and brings 18 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 is excited to settle in one place fora while and spend time with his family. CRYSTAL K. CALL (Prop Master) is tickled pink to return to Tuacahn for her second season. A true and blue international business Aggie alumni, she is thrilled that her current travels have led her under the sea, across Oz, and into ancient Egypt. Previous Tuacahn credits
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include: Mary Poppins, Starlight Express, and Mulan. She has also done props at Utah Shakespearean Festival, Scera Shell Outdoor Theatre, Mormon Miracle Pageant, and Snow College Theatre. This one goes out to mom and dad and her adoring (and adorable) siblings. Thanks for your constant support! XOXO CEES DE KOK (Arial Choreographer, The Little Mermaid/The Wizard of Oz) As a Dutch national gymnastics champion Cees has competed in European and World Championships and Olympics. Together with his wife Cathy, one of the finest classical bal-lerinas Holland has to offer, they have created one of the most beautiful, artistic and refined aerial acts around. They have traveled the world performing and were featured in many shows from the Monte Carlo Casino and the Moulin Rouge in Paris to sharing the stage with head-liners like Charo, Latoya Jackson, Tony Orlando and the Osmond Brothers. After performing in and managing some of the leading shows in Las Vegas, Cees has recently started producing his own shows internationally. AJ SULLIVAN* (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to return to Tuacahn after last season’s smash hit: Mary Poppins. Broadway: Legally Blonde, Annie, The Wizard of Oz (with Mickey Rooney and Eartha Kitt). National tours: Green Day’s American Idiot, Crazy For You, Steel Pier, Annie, Legally Blonde, The Wizard of Oz, and eleven seasons with the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes. Some favorites: Evita, Brigadoon, The Diary of Anne Frank, Singin’ in the Rain, My Fair Lady. “Many thanks to my Tuacahn family. For Jordan, Hudson and Shari.” KIMBERLY ANN MCCANN* (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be returning to Tuacahn for her third season. Broadway: Curtains. Off-Broadway credits: Bill W. and Dr. Bob, How to Save the World, John Ferguson. Regional credits: Million Dollar Quartet (Chicago), Northlight Theatre, Skylight Music Theatre, and Milwaukee Rep. Other credits include: Door Shakespeare, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, toured with ArtsPower National Touring Theatre and numerous
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES productions at The Julliard School. Kimberly is a graduate of Illinois State University and a proud member of Actors Equity. HOLLEY HOUSEWRIGHT* (Stage Manager) is happy to be here. She wishes to thank Tuacahn for this opportunity. She spent several years as a resident stage manager at Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA. May you, our audience, enjoy the adventure. Love to Larson and Josh. KYLE BAUMANN (Master Electrician, Lighting Designer, Joseph...) is returning for his 7th season as Tuacahns Lighting Director. Kyle started working with Tuacahn as an intern while attending Tuacahn High School in 2001 and has been working professionally in technical theater ever since. He has worked with artists such as Foreigner, Kansas, CCR, Styx, Peter Frampton, and many more. Kyle began designing for Odyssey Dance Theater back in 2011 for Thriller, presented at Tuacahn Center for the Arts. The following year, he designed Thriller once again for Tuacahn, as well as at the Austad theater, on the campus of Weber State University in Ogden, and Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City. He then moved on from the zombies and vampires to the companies 2013 season which consisted of Romeo and Juliet, Dance fever, Thriller and finished out the year with the premier of ReduxNutCracker. He currently resides in Santa Clara Utah with his lovely wife Samantha, baby girl Anya Kay, and they are currently awaiting the birth of their son. TIM RIGGS (Head of Audio) is excited to be back at Tuacahn for his 3rd year! When he isn’t enjoying the beautiful southern Utah scenery you can catch him on the road mixing National and international tours. Previous credits include: HELLO DOLLY National tour starring Sally Struthers, DREAMGIRLS U.S. and Japan tour, BLAST National Tour and ALL SHOOK UP National tour. VIOLET W. GROSS (Company Manager) is excited to return to Tuacahn for her third year as Company Manager! She has had the privilege to work with some incredibly talented artists, and is excited
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for what this season has in store! In addition to Company Management, she also coordinates concerts and events here at Tuacahn. Violet has worked with names such as Willie Nelson, Martina McBride, Brian Regan, Chicago, Bill Cosby, and The Beach Boys. Thanks to family and friends, who support all her endeavors, and a special thanks to the Tuacahn family who make every production a fabulous one! SIERA CARROLL (Human Resource/ Payroll) Siera grew up in Fredonia, Arizona. As a small town girl she loves being outdoors and enjoys the great opportunities this area has to offer. It’s her fifth year at Tuacahn and she appreciates her unique and challenging job that keeps her on her toes. Special thanks to her Mom, Dad and husband Scott for being the best there is! KIMBERLEE DAVIS (Animal Trainer/ Handler) is ecstatic to be at Tuacahn for her 7th season. A Southern Utah University graduate and Southern Utah native, she loves to be able to live and work in the area she loves so much. She has guided her animal team through many productions, including Aladdin, Cinderella, My Fair Lady, Big River, Les Misérables, Footloose, Grease and many more. For Aladdin, Kimberlee is proud to bring you the largest number of animals ever seen in a Tuacahn show. She thanks her family for their support, her animal and people team for their hard work, and to Tuacahn -including every Kevin and Scott -for making the magic possible! WOJCIK | SEAY CASTING (New York Casting) Scott Wojcik and Gayle Seay are excited and proud to be part of the Tuacahn team for a third season. Off-Broadway: Triassic Parq, Chix 6, NEWSical, The Last Session, 666-Funny as Hell and the upcoming Tennessee Williams’ The Two Character Play. Tours: A Chorus Line, Joseph…, The Presidents–starring Rich Little and Oklahoma!. Regional: Riverside Theatre–FL, The Arvada Center–CO, Stages St Louis–MO, Surflight–NJ and Theatre Aspen–CO. Other clients include Theatre of the Stars–GA, The John W Engeman Theatre–NY, The Midtown Direct Rep–NJ Continued on page 57
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES Continued from page 52 and The Astoria Performing Arts Center–NY. Web Series Expert Witness, TV pilot Upstate and the SAG Film Prologue. In development: the play Handle with Care. W | S also casts commercials and print for numerous products and services including Canon Camera, Bose, Verizon, Prego, Goldman Sachs and many pharmaceuticals. www.wscastingonline.com KEVIN M. SMITH (CEO/Executive Producer) has been with Tuacahn for more than ten years, serving in various capacities including marketing associate, company manager, production manager, development associate, producer, and Chief Executive Officer. He received his undergraduate from Brigham Young University with a B.A. in Sociology and minor in Business Management, and received a Master of Education degree from Southern Utah University. Kevin has produced or coproduced more than 35 musicals at Tuacahn, and oversees all facets of Tuacahn operations and programs. Kevin was instrumental in the creation of Utah’s first public charter high school, the Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts, which opened its doors in 1999. Smith served for two years on the Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau Marketing Advisory Committee. He has served on the Utah Arts Council Multidisciplinary Panel and on the National Endowment for the Arts Learning in the Arts Multidisciplinary Panel. He has also served as a board member on the Utah Public Charter School Association and is currently serving on the Ivins Tourism Council board and is currently serving on the Ivins Tourism Council board. Kevin lives in Ivins with his wonderful wife, Rebecca, and their children. KEVIN E. WARNICK (Managing Director/ Technical Producer) has been associated with Tuacahn since the inaugural 1995 season. Initially hired as a sound designer and engineer, Kevin began producing at Tuacahn in 1999–managing the creation and implementation of the various technical aspects of the theatre’s theatrical productions. As Managing Director, he oversees many of the venue’s day to day operations. Kevin attended Brigham Young University earning a B.A. in music with an
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emphasis in sound recording engineering and subsequently worked in the professional audio production industry prior to his involvement with Tuacahn. He is active in the community and provides technical consulting services for a number of local interests. Originally hailing from Ft. Worth, Texas, Kevin now resides in the wonderful community of Ivins with his exceptionally patient wife, Kareen, and their three children. D. SCOTT RAINE (Executive Director– Marketing & Public Relations) is responsible for Tuacahn’s marketing, advertising, sales, box office, front of house, and customer relations. Scott has a great love for Tuacahn because of the many culturally enriching opportunities provided to Tuacahn guests. Growing up in Burbank, CA, his career started as a photojournalist where, at 19 years old, he was the youngest person to ever win the Copley Newspapers Ring of Truth Award for the Best News Photo of the Year. Raine spent nearly 25 years with United Airlines in many leadership positions. He was responsible for marketing communications for United’s computer reservation system and he formed several subsidiaries, including one that managed large meetings and special events for hundreds of companies. He managed United’s participation in the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics when United was the official airline of the US Olympic Team. Scott moved to Southern Utah so his children could attend Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts. He and his wife, Char, have three children, all who have graduated from, or are now attending, Tuacahn High School. Scott lives in St. George and his hobbies include travel and photography. Scott serves on the Marketing Board of the St. George Convention & Tourism Office, and he is a board member of the St. George Lodging Association. JEFFREY LYNN FISHER (Executive Director of Development) is currently working on a campaign to fund a $2.6 million Arts Center at Tuacahn. Fisher has more than 20 years of professional experience raising both private and public funds for academic and human-service projects and programs. Fisher previously
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES served as the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations for University of Texas at El Paso. He was also Director of Development for Corporate and Foundation relations at Southern Utah University, where he helped raise more than $100 million for the Future is Rising: Capital Campaign. Fisher has been responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating fundraising programs in large institutions of higher education and small non-profits. He has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Child Development from Southern Utah University and is currently pursuing an MBA. He is married to Kristi Overly of Springville, Utah and has three daughters – Emma (15), Ellie (12), and Eden (10). TUACAHN CENTER FOR THE ARTS is a professional non-profit presenting and producing organization, dedicated April 8, 1995. Facilities include the outdoor 1,920 seat amphitheatre and Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts. Tuacahn Amphitheatre annually presents live music concerts, large-scale musical theatre productions, and a Christmas festival. The theatre’s formative years featured productions of the outdoor musical drama, Utah!. Since the debut of Broadway in the Desert® in 1999, Tuacahn’s musical productions include Aladdin, Hairspray, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Little Mermaid, Grease, Tarzan, Crazy For You, Aida, Footloose, Annie, Les Misérables, The Sound of Music (twice), Big River, 42nd Street, Cinderella, My Fair Lady, Cats (twice), Peter Pan, South Pacific, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (three times), Guys and Dolls, West Side Story, Singin’ in the Rain, The King and I, The Wizard of Oz, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Annie Get Your Gun, Oklahoma!, Fiddler on the Roof, The Music Man, Seven Brides for
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Seven Brothers, and How the West Was Won. Musicians and comedians who have performed in the amphitheatre include Randy Travis, Burt Bacharach, The B-52’s, The Lettermen, Lea Salonga, Bill Cosby, REO Speedwagon, Brian Regan, Kansas, Kellie Pickler, Michael Bolton, Five for Fighting, Foreigner, Gladys Knight, Rick Springfield, Colbie Caillat, Kenny Loggins, David Cassidy, Sheena Easton, Air Supply, Judy Collins, Peter Cetera, Restless Heart, Little Texas, The Beach Boys, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Collin Raye, Kenny Rogers, Tammy Cochran, Diamond Rio, Billy Dean, Merle Haggard, Victor Borge, The Vienna Boys Choir, The Utah Symphony, The Osmond Brothers, Michael McLean, Peter Breinholt, Jon Schmidt, and numerous groups from Brigham Young University. Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts, Utah’s first public charter school, opened in 1999. From 2005–09, the Tuacahn Summer Theatre Institute produced high school productions of Les Miserables: School Edition, Grease: School Version, Little Shop of Horrors, and Disney’s High School Musical (1 & 2) as part of its programs. 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
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WHO’S WHO AT TUACAHN RYAN ANDERSON (Tuacahn High School Vice Principal) has served as Vice Principal since 2010. He received Teacher of the Year 2010, as a science teacher prior to his current position in the Tuacahn High School’s administration. Anderson completed undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, and graduated with honors from Southern California University of Health Sciences with a doctorate degree in chiropractic health. Ryan is married to Lorna Robbins and is the father of six sons and resides in St. George. HEATHER CARROLL (Box Office Night Manager/ Tuacahn High School Administrative Assistant) has been associated with Tuacahn for 20 years! She accompanies faculty and students on the piano in recitals and competitions. Heather is the wife of Gary Carroll, the mother of five children, and has the best looking grandchildren in the world! JULIE CHAPMAN (ShowCare Manager) has been working for Tuacahn since 2005. She is excited to be heading up the new Tuacahn ShowCare facility. Julie has more than 25 years of experience in day care, preschool and teaching. Her youngest son is currently a Tuacahn student in the Music Academy. Julie and her husband Carl live in Ivins. They have 6 children, 10 grandchildren…and counting. STEPHANIE FINCK (Marketing Manager) is excited be at Tuacahn for her fifth season! She is a transplant to Southern Utah from Huntington Beach, CA, and was pleasantly surprised to find that a beach girl can really get used to the beautiful red rocks and outdoor fun here. She has a B.S. degree in marketing and loves being a part of everything that happens at Tuacahn! MAREN FISHER (Lead House Manager) is excited for another season at Tuacahn. She has enjoyed working as a house manager since 2006. She has a degree in nursing, but took time off to raise her 5 children, and now enjoys the time she gets to spend with the wonderful people at Tuacahn. Maren loves to read, bake and create in her spare time. A BIG Thanks to all of the volunteer ushers and to her amazing husband and children for all their patience, love and support! BILL FOWLER (Tuacahn High School Principal) is enjoying his eighth year as Principal of Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts. Mr. Fowler received his Bachelor of Arts and Masters degrees from the University of Utah. He retired as Vice President at Dixie State College after 27 years of service. A published author, he and his wife, Candy Lish Fowler, have four children and fourteen grandchildren. Bill is retiring from THS this year and Tuacahn wishes to thank Bill for his dedicated service to Tuacahn and Tuacahn High School. CHRIS GRAHAM (Gift Gallery Manager) is the mother of six and a recent transplant to St. George from Portland, Oregon. With a degree in interior design and a background of 20 years in the retail gift and home furnishings business, she has brought a
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new look to Tuacahn’s specialty shop. Please stop in and delight your senses with our new makeover! G. SHANE HALE (I.T. Director) has been a member of Tuacahn’s administrative staff since May of 2005. He and his team deploy, maintain and secure the I.T infrastructure and support its users on a daily basis. Originally from Modesto, California, Shane now resides with his wife Anna, daughter Billi, and son Jeremy, in Santa Clara, Utah. In his free time he enjoys hiking, camping, four-wheeling and traveling with his family. KENT BROWN (Tuacahn High School Business Manager) just started as the Business Manager this year. He has owned his own business doing accounting and business consulting, and taught for six years at Dixie State University as a business adjunct. He loves education and business, so this has been a perfect fit for him. Kent graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in History and minor in Business Management, and graduated with an MBA from Willamette University. He and his wife, Elizabeth, are the parents of five children. JODY LOUNSBURY (Concessions & Custodial Manager) has enjoyed being a part of Tuacahn for 13 seasons. She loves spending time with her family, especially her 7 beautiful grandchildren, Jack, Kate Gwen, Lana, Brody, Tucker, and Braxton Lounsbury. She would like to thank her custodial and concessions staff for their hard work and dedication to making Tuacahn a great place to work. She looks forward to another successful season. KEVIN LOUNSBURY (Facilities Manager) has worked in masonry for 25 years on residential and commercial projects in various states. He also enjoys (and has a knack for) landscape gardening. Kevin has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jody, for 33 years. They are the proud parents of five children and seven grandchildren: Jack, Kate, Gwen, Brody, and Tucker, Lana, and Braxton. MATT PORTER (Marketing Manager) loves working at Tuacahn where he gets to combine two of his favorite things: Marketing and Musical Theatre. If Tuacahn ever presents Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, then all of his favorite things will be in the same place. Matt lives in Santa Clara with his stunning wife Heidi and their little monkey Jaxson. JENNI RAYBOULD (Box Office Manager) Jenni couldn’t be happier to be spending her 16th season at Tuacahn! She loves working in the box office! Jenni wants to give a shout out to her great box office staff for their hard work and dedication. Thanks and love to her amazingly supportive husband Robert and their awesome kids Adilyn and Jaxon! TINA WILDE (Accounting) is glad to be a part of Tuacahn since 1995. A graduate of Dixie State College, she lives in Santa Clara with her husband, Terry, and three “Wilde” children. She loves living in such a great place with all of the many outdoor activities that are available.
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PRODUCTION CREDITS TUACAHN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Broadway in the Desert® 2014 Disney’s The Little Mermaid | The Wizard of Oz May 30–October 18 ADMINISTRATION Chairman of the Board. . . . . . . Jonathan O. Hafen Guild Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Hansen Chief Executive Officer. . . . . . . . . . . Kevin M. Smith Artistic Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott S. Anderson Managing Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin E. Warnick Executive Director – Marketing and Public Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Scott Raine Executive Director – Development. Jeffrey L. Fisher Marketing Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Finck Marketing Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Porter Associate Producer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Norton Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tina Wilde Administrative Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Andelin IT Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G. Shane Hale IT Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Maxwell IT Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Hale Company Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet W. Gross Payroll Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Siera Carroll FRONT OF HOUSE Lead House Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . Maren Fisher House Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tonya Horlacher, Rebecca Smith, Shannon Smith STAGE MANAGEMENT Production Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . A.J. Sullivan* Stage Managers . . . . . . . . . . Holley Housewright*, Kimberley Ann McCann* ARTISTIC STAFF Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott S. Anderson, Timothy Threlfall, Derryl Yeager Choreographers. . . Rommy Sandhu, Derryl Yeager Musical Director. . . . . . . . . . . Christopher Babbage Associate Musical Director. . . . . . Melissa Yanchak Childeren’s Choir Director . . . . . . . . . . Amy Gleave Scenic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Ellis Sound Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Swenson Lighting Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph L. Eddy Assistant Lighting Designer. . . . . . . . . Josh Wilson Costume Designers. Wilma Mickler, Clark Schaffer Costume Supervisors. . . . . . Wizard: Doug Baker, Kay Baker Makeup & Hair Designer. . . Matthew Reeves Oliver Properties Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . Wesley Hamblin Aerial Choreography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cees de Kok
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The Little Mermaid Animation Scenes. . . . . . . . . . . CCG Productions Additional Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benjamin Braten Associate Director (The Little Mermaid) . . . . . . . . . Ryan Norton Assistant Choreographer (The Little Mermaid). . . . Veronica Yeager Associate Choreographer. . . . . . . . Matthew Vargo Child Wrangler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karin Edwards Casting Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Wojcik, Gayle Seay Casting Associate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erin Denman PRODUCTION STAFF Costumes Costume Shop Manager. . . . . . . . . . Wilma Mickler Design Assistants. . . . . . . . . . . . . LM: Molly Pack, Wizard: Kay Baker Cutter/Drapers. . . . . . . . . Jane Gessel-Holdsworth, Christopher Larsen, Marlo Rawlings First Hand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawna Kennworthy Stitchers. . . . . . . . . Debra Spence, Corri Theobald, Erica Butler, Grace Wells, Caroline Kennedy, Donna Coulsen, Hayley Hill, Mandolynn Browning Milliner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jana Stott Sea Creature Fabricator. . . . . . . . . . Clark Schaffer Dyer/Painter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay Miner Specialty Crafts. . . . Parker Owen, Valerie Sullivan Wardrobe Managers. . . . Molly Pack, Grace Wells Wardrobe Crew. . . . . . Madison Bowie, Toni Harris, Vicki Burroughs, Alanna Kruger, Haylie McFarland, Teidra Nielson, Jordan Roberts, Grace Wells Wig Master. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Reeves Oliver Wig Design Asst.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Izchel Hernandez Wig Crew. . . . . Mia Ballesteros, Izchel Hernandez, McKenzie LaBaron Laundry Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Spencer Scenic Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . Wesley Hamblin Scene Shop Supervisor. . . . . . . . . Truxton Moulton Master Carpenters. . . . Kyle Hansen, Hyrum Barlow Carpenters/Welders. . . . . Kenny Tuttle, Tyler Stull, Matt Stowe, Brendan Allen, Carson Natter, Nick Sorensen Charge Artists. . . . . Michelle Honey, Brittney Stull Scenic Artists. . . . . Taylor Castro, Kaycee Hansen, Kimberly Jackson Automation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenny Tuttle Projection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Brown
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PRODUCTION CREDITS Pyrotechnics. . . . . . Truxton Moulton, Kyle Hansen, Hyrum Barlow Run Crew. . . . . . . . . . Frank Bryant, Merlin Barlow, Connor Newman, Mason Seery, Jace Higley, Brittany Stull, David Price, Ryan Bolasci, Caleb Young Flight Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenny Tuttle Intern. . . . . . . . . . . Alexa Hamblin, Brenden Gourley Properties Properties Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . Wesley Hamblin Prop Master. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crystal K. Call Prop Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tacia Eliason Prop Artisan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca White Lighting Lighting Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Baumann Master/Deck Electrician. . . . . . . . . Lance Sizemore Electricians/Spot Operators. . . . . . . Christa Gross, Lynnette Probst, Matt Jennings, Stephanie Brown, Josh Wilson Sound, Music, Film Audio Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Riggs 2nd Audio Engineer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Jensen Deck Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . Spencer Thomas Carter Audio Systems Engineer. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Hunter Audio Intern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin Graves Orchestra Conductors . . . . Christopher Babbage, Melissa Yanchak Rehearsal Accompanists . . . . . . . . . Tami Creamer, Amy Gleave, Melissa Yanchak Animals Trainer/Handler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimberlee Davis Asst. Lead Trainer/Handler. . . . . Porsche Edwards Technicians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cody Orton Megan Johnson, Jessica Philpott Animal Intern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maddison Daniels FACILITIES Maintenance & Grounds Facilities Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Lounsbury Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Larsen, Mose Nio, Custodial Arts Manager . . . . . . . . . Jody Lounsbury Custodial Staff. . . . . . Kinley Lounsbury, Julie Ellett, Daniel Pectol
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Box Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenni Raybould Night Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heather Carroll Assit. Managers. . . Tamara Moss, Tammy Sizemore Group Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamara Moss Gift Gallery and Saturday Market Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Graham Assistant Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Joines Concessions Head Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jody Lounsbury Managers. . . . . . . Kevin Pfunder, Renee Tohonnie, Kim Galvin, Kami Larsen Shift Leaders. . . . Caitlin Irigoyen, Becky Schroath, Ashley Waddoups, Laurel Smith Tuacahn ShowCare Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie Chapman Playbill Publisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mills Publishing, Inc. Communications Print & Web Design Services. . . . . . . . . . Sorenson Advertising Tuacahn wishes to thank Westside Studios for providing rehearsal space for our 2014 season.
Tuacahn is a proud supporter of THE ACTORS FUND www.ActorsFund.org
This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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HOUSE ETIQUETTE AND GUEST INFORMATION CAMERAS AND RECORDING DEVICES Federal copyright laws prohibit the use of cameras and recording devices during a show. Violators may be asked to leave the theatre without a refund and may be subject to copyright infringement actions. Cameras may be used on the plaza level after the show. CELLULAR PHONES Please turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices. Texting is distracting to guests sitting near you. CHILDREN Children under the age of three are not permitted into the amphitheatre. All guests age three and above must have their own ticket. Tuacahn provides Tuacahn ShowCare, an on-site child care service for children from infancy through 7 years old.
EMERGENCY In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit and follow instructions given by staff and ushers. FIRST AID CENTER Contact an usher or house manager in case of an emergency. LATE ARRIVALS OR PATRONS RETURNING DURING THE SHOW You will be seated at an appropriate break in the performance. PRE-SHOW DINNERS Delicious themed pre-show dinners are served nightly during the theatre season starting two hours before show time. Reservations are recommended. Contact the box office for reservations and details.
INCLEMENT WEATHER Weather related cancellations are extremely RETURNING TO THE AMPHITHEATRE? rare. Many performances will continue in Have your hand stamped and bring your the rain. A production is never cancelled in ticket for readmission to the amphitheatre. advance. Should there be a cancellation, listen for the information provided in the CONCESSIONS live announcements. A copy of Tuacahn’s Tuacahn Concessions offer a variety of delicious foods and drinks, including regular Inclement Weather and Ticket Exchange and speciality popcorn, hot dogs, ice cream, policies are available online or from the Tuacahn box office. soft drinks and much more. TUACAHN GIFT GALLERY The Gift Gallery is located on the Plaza and provides guests with an outstanding collection of jewelry, unique gifts, t-shirts, music and videos, a large selection of postcards and a staff of helpful and friendly people. Open year round with extended hours on performance nights.
RESTROOMS Restrooms are located on the Plaza adjacent to the Amphitheatre.
We’d love to hear from you! Guest Relations Tuacahn Center for the Arts 1100 North Tuacahn Drive, Ste. 1A Ivins, UT 84738 HOUSE MANAGERS Phone: (435) 652-3300 Our house managers are in the amphitheatre Toll free: (800) 746-9882 for your safety and to ensure our guests have Website: www.tuacahn.org a pleasant stay while at Tuacahn. Any usher E-mail: boxoffice@tuacahn.org can help you locate a house manager if you Tuacahn High School (435) 652-3201 need assistance or help with any situation.
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ANASAZI STEAKHOUSE & GALLERY Just minutes from Tuacahn! A fine dining experience in every sense of the word, we are celebrating a decade of great dining and entertainment with our Tuacahn patrons. Fondue appetizers and desserts along with hot rock cooking can be enjoyed in an art gallery setting. It will be our pleasure to delight you with the tastiest of cuisine, attentive service and with the ambience of a truly visual experience. The best steaks in the Southwest grilled to perfection by our chefs, or cooked on a hot rock right at your table. We also offer a great selection of wines,
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beers, cocktails, martini’s and single malt scotch to accompany your meal. Come in and excite your senses and make it a truly memorable night. Open Sunday - Thursday 5pm - 9pm, Friday & Saturday 4pm - 9:30pm, lounge open 9 pm to midnight. Reservations encouraged, call 435-674-0095. Located at 1234 West Sunset Blvd. St. George. www.anasazisteakhouse.com BENJA THAI & SUSHI Located in Ancestor Square, Benja Thai & Sushi Restaurant is one of St. George’s distinctive dining experiences. We use the freshest Thai herbs, making
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BOULEVARD DINER Relax and take a break from the “hurry-up and eat” world. Slow down and savor the moment. Located inside Boulevard Home Furnishings’ nostalgic hometown setting, the “Boulevard Diner” offers a great choice of scrumptious made to order deli sandwiches with fresh homemade croissants and buns, soups, salads, and tasty “daily specials”. Open 11am to 5pm Monday thru Saturday - inside Boulevard Home Furnishings 390 N. Mall Drive, St. George, UT 84790. Find us on the web at www.blvdhome.com, check us out on Facebook or just give us a call at 435-986-3100. CAMILLE’S SIDEWALK CAFE Ranked as having some of the best cuisine in the world by Entrepreneur Magazine and voted #1 in our class locally by KSL, A-List. Our extensive and innovative menu has something to please everyone. Choose from a variety of gourmet wraps, panini & deli sandwiches, flatbread pizzas, soups, salads, coffee, fruit smoothies, desserts, and more. Every item is made fresh right when you order it using only the finest ingredients, resulting in an unmatched flavor you just can’t get anywhere else. We take pride in offering our guest with affordable, healthy cuisine served in an upscale atmosphere (outdoor patio dining also available). Come experience why Camille’s is the best place to “Eat, Relax, and Enjoy” in Southern Utah! 661
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OUT ON THE TOWN GUIDE American Steakhouse. Early bird specials are served daily: 4:00pm 5:00pm. Dinner served daily: 4:00pm - 9:00pm. Reservations are highly recommended 1-800-346-4611. www.eurekamesuite.com. GEORGE’S CORNER RESTAURANT & PUB Newly opened, George’s serves great American food for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7am - midnight seven days a week. Following in the footsteps of the Big Hand Café that stood on this same spot from 1930 – 1963, George’s is certain to become 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. For more info: www.georgescorner.com or call 435-216-7311. PAINTED PONY RESTAURANT Voted “Best Dining” in Southern Utah. The Pony is an exciting, unique
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restaurant serving innovative cuisine with regional specialties in an artistic, contemporary environment. Casual fine dining indoors or on the Patio. OPEN 7 days a week: Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30 – 4 pm & Dinner 4 pm Daily. Wine Spectator Award & DiRoNA Award recipient. Located in the Tower at Ancestor Square | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN. 2 W. St. George Blvd. 435-634-1700. PIZZA/PASTA FACTORY All St. George Pizza Factory locations use the best cheeses, meats and veggies to custom-build a pizza to your specifications. If you love flavors that sizzle together, order a PF Specialty pizza, combinations with exciting sauces and delicious crusts. Our bread twists are legendary. The freshest, fussed over salad bar in Southern Utah, house made soups, unique sandwiches, and calzones are other tempting options. Dine in, take-out or Delivery available at Pizza Factory (downtown) 435-628-1234, Pizza Factory Express (westside) 435-634-1234 and
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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. Breakfast & lunch served daily from 8am - 4pm, dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday 5:30pm - 9pm. Dinner reservations recommended: 435-656-0165. www.xetava.com
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