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NOTES FROM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR It was the beginning of a ‘When You Wish’ kind of dream. In the spring of 1995, Tuacahn Amphitheatre opened its doors to share with its audiences Tuacahn’s first musical theatre production UTAH! Today, Tuacahn Center for the Arts continues to realize this dream to heighten the arts, education, and the community it serves. Now, in 2015, having produced more than 50 major musical theatre productions, hosting more than 150 concerts, showcasing hundreds of professional actors and musicians, educating thousands of students, involving thousands of community volunteers, and entertaining hundreds of thousands of patrons, Tuacahn Center for the Arts celebrates its 20th Anniversary! I cannot think of a better series of shows to remember and highlight 20 years at Tuacahn. Disney’s Beauty And The Beast, the never before seen Disney’s When You Wish, and Sister Act are sure to engrave warmth and laughter on your heart. After listening to over 1,400 live auditions of actors in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Provo, and locally, we have brought the crème de la crème back to Tuacahn. From our regional performers to our Broadway veterans, Tuacahn’s cast truly brings Broadway to the Canyon! For me, watching a guest leave with a smile on their face, or a small child hugging one of our actors, is what it is all about. Here at Tuacahn we provide more than tickets to see a show. At Tuacahn, we create smiles that forge memories that will last a lifetime. I want you to come to Tuacahn truly expecting the unforgettable.
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Beauty and the Beast Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Book by Linda Loolverton
Directed & Choreographed by Bill Burns Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth
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Jason Michael Evans With
Heidi Anderson, Ronald L. Brown, Jim J. Bullock, Jennifer Knox, Gabriel Layton, Matt Merchant, Cathy Newman, Richard Rowan, Courter Simmons And
Drew Aber, Marliss Amiea, Brandon L. Armstrong, Erica Bryce, Tim Capodice, Jace Coronado, Dwelvan David, Ashton Een, Bonnie Harris, Joanna Johnson, Shari Jordan, David LaMarr, Donna Louden, Troy McGee, Katie Mariko Murray, Ariel Neydavoud, Lizz Picini, Hillary Porter, Brandon Roach, Shae Robins, Spencer Rowe, Caliaf St. Aubyn, Cameron Smith, Allyson Spiegelman, Tara Sutherland, Cooper Taggard, Brit West MUSICAL DIRECTION Andrew Graham
SCENIC DESIGN Doug Ellis
HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGN Matthew Reeves Oliver
COSTUME DESIGN Janet Swenson
SOUND DESIGN David Swenson
LIGHTING DESIGN Joseph L. Eddy
PROPERTIES DESIGN Wes Hamblin
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ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS Holley Housewright Kimberly Ann McCann
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Directed and Choreographed by
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Sponsored by George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance material are also supplied by MTI 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Tel.: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684
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CAST OF CHARACTERS DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (in order of appearance)
Enchantress......................................................................................................................ERICA BRYCE Young Prince................................................................................................................. TIM CAPODICE Beast...........................................................................................................JASON MICHAEL EVANS* Belle..................................................................................................................................... KARI YANCY* Lefou.................................................................................................................. COURTER SIMMONS* Gaston......................................................................................................................MATT MERCHANT* Silly Girls......................................MARLISS AMIEA*, BONNIE HARRIS, JOANNA JOHNSON Maurice............................................................................................................... RONALD L. BROWN* Cogsworth...................................................................................................................JIM J. BULLOCK* Lumiere...................................................................................................................RICHARD ROWAN* Babette....................................................................................................................... JENNIFER KNOX* Mrs. Potts.................................................................................................................CATHY NEWMAN* Chip........................................................................................................................... GABRIEL LAYTON Madame de la Grande Bouche.........................................................................HEIDI ANDERSON* Monsieur D'Aarque................................................................................................. DWELVAN DAVID* Enchanted Objects.............................................................. JACE CORONADO*, TROY MCGEE, ARIEL NEYDAVOUD, COOPER TAGGARD Voice Of Prologue Narrator........................................................................... RONALD L. BROWN* ENSEMBLE
MARLISS AMIEA*, BRANDON L. ARMSTRONG, ERICA BRYCE, TIM CAPODICE, JACE CORONADO*, DWELVAN DAVID*, BONNIE HARRIS, JOANNA JOHNSON, DAVID LAMARR*, DONNA LOUDEN, TROY MCGEE, KATIE KARIKO MURRAY, 5/14/15SHAE 12:47ROBINS, PM ARIELFINALtuacahn_entrada.pdf NEYDAVOUD, LIZZ 1PICINI, SPENCER ROWE*,
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Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance.
Enchantress: HILLARY PORTER, SHARI JORDAN*; Beast: DREW ABER*, CAMERON SMITH; Belle: DONNA LOUDEN, HILLARY PORTER; Lefou: SPENCER ROWE*, ARIEL NEYDAVOUD; Gaston: DREW ABER*; Silly Girls: SHARI JORDAN*, HILLARY PORTER; Maurice: SPENCER ROWE*; Cogsworth: BRANDON ARMSTRONG; Lumiere: DAVID LAMARR*; Babette: SHAE ROBINS; Mrs. Potts: SHARI JORDAN*; Chip: ASHTON EEN; Madame de la Grande Bouche: JOANNA JOHNSON; Monsieur D'Arque: DREW ABER*, BRANDON ROACH *Indicates a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States
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SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ACT I Overture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orchestra Prologue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enchantress "Belle". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belle, Gaston, Lefou, Silly Girls, Townspeople "No Matter What"*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belle, Maurice "No Matter What" (Reprise)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maurice "Me"*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gaston, Belle "Belle" (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belle "Home"*.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belle "Home" (Reprise)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Potts "Gaston". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gaston, Lefou, Silly Girls, Tavern Patrons "Gaston" (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gaston, Lefou "How Long Must This Go On?"*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beast "Be Our Guest". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Potts, Lumiere, Chip, Cogsworth, Wardrobe, Babette, Enchanted Objects "If I Can’t Love Her"*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beast Fifteen-minute intermission
ACT II Entr’acte/Wolf Chase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orchestra "Something There" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belle, Mrs. Potts, Beast, Lumiere, Cogsworth, "Human Again" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lumiere, Wardrobe, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Babette, Chip, Enchanted Objects "Beauty and the Beast'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Potts "If I Can’t Love Her" (Reprise)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beast "A Change In Me"* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belle "The Mob Song" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gaston, Monsure D’Arque, Lefou, Towns People "The Battle". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company "Home" (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belle "Transformation"*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belle, Beast, Ensemble "Beauty and the Beast" (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company *Music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. All other lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. The videotaping or other audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
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ORCHESTRA DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Musical Director/Conductor: Andrew Graham Associate Musical Director: Alex Harrington Reed 1 (Flute, Piccolo): Tereasa Payne Reed 2 (Oboe, English Horn): Rhonda Rhodes Reed 3 (Clarinet, Flute, Bass Clarinet): Simon Hutchings Trumpet 1: D.J. Barraclough Trumpet 2: Suzanne Czarnecki Horn: David Lintz Trombone: Nathan McGary Violins: Mindy Andersen, Linda Ghidossi-DeLuca Cello: Tracie Price Bass: Robert Matheson Percussion: Glenn Webb Keyboard 1: Tami Creamer Keyboard 2: Corinne Beard Keyboard 3: Bailey Campbell
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Founded in 1991, Tuacahn Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that is nestled at the base of Padre Canyon surrounded by red sandstone cliffs that rise thousands of feet into the beautiful blue southern Utah sky.
Dr. Marion Bentley
Sue Cox
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MISSION: Tuacahn edifies and inspires the human spirit through professional world class family entertainment and an unparalleled artistic and academic experience that matches the majesty of our canyon. Known best for its professional theatre, Tuacahn attracts the most talented actors in America. Each year, thousands of applicants audition from New York City to Los Angeles. Tuacahn productions include professional Equity Actors, many of whom have performed on Broadway or in other nationally recognized venues. As a community asset, Tuacahn entertains more than 265,000 patrons each year, with musicals, concerts, shopping, food, and other special events. Tuacahn is Utah’s largest professional non-profit theatre and acts as an economic engine generating an annual impact of more than $75 million. Visitors stay in hotels, enjoy restaurants, and shop at retail outlets while enjoying recreational activities in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Tuacahn High School (THS) for the Performing Arts is Utah’s first public charter school, opening in 1999. THS offers an intimate college and career preparatory academic experience with a focus on the arts - music, dance, drama, musical theatre, visual arts, and technical theatre. There is no tuition for Utah residents and outof-state students pay a modest investment to attend. Combined with the Amphitheatre, there is no other high school experience comparable to Tuacahn.
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Kevin M. Smith Executive Producer
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Tuacahn’s Production of Disney’s
When You Wish Music & Lyrics by (in alphabetical order)
Howard Ashman Sammy Cahn Frank Churchill Phil Collins Mack David Anthony Drewe Sammy Fain Jack Feldman Jerry Goldsmith Terry Gilkyson Leigh Harline Al Hoffman Jack Lawrence Jerry Livingston Kenny Loggins Alan Menken Larry Morey Tim Rice Stephen Schwartz Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman Glenn Slater George Stiles Oliver Wallace Ned Washington Matthew Wilder David Zippel
Music Arranged & Orchestrated by Jim Abbott
Bridgette Biggers with
Drew Aber, Marliss Amiea, Heidi Anderson, Ronald L. Brown, Jim J. Bullock, Tim Capodice, Jace Coronado, Dwelvan David, Ashton Een, Jason Michael Evans, Joanna Johnson, Shari Jordan, Jennifer Knox, David LaMarr, Donna Louden, Matt Merchant, Katie Mariko Murray, Cathy Newman, Shae Robins, Richard Rowan, Spencer Rowe, Caliaf St. Aubyn, Courter Simmons, Cooper Taggard, Brit West, Kari Yancy and
Brandon L. Armstrong, Erica Bryce, Bonnie Harris, Gabriel Layton, Troy McGee, Ariel Neydavoud, Lizz Picini, Cameron Smith, Allyson Spiegelman, Tara Sutherland, Hillary Porter, Brandon Roach MUSICAL DIRECTION SCENIC DESIGN Andrew Graham Doug Ellis HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGN Matthew Reeves Oliver
COSTUME DESIGN Janet Swenson Molly Pack
SOUND DESIGN David Swenson
LIGHTING DESIGN Joseph L. Eddy
PROPERTIES DESIGN Wes Hamblin
ARIAL CHOREOGRAPHY AEREOGRAPHIC® SERVICES Cees de Kok Flying by Foy www.flybyfoy.com PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER A.J. Sullivan
ASSISTANT STAGE NEW YORK ASSOCIATE MANAGERS CASTING PRODUCER Holley Housewright Wojcik/Seay Ryan Norton Kimberly Ann McCann
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS Daryl Getman Ryan Norton
COMPANY MANAGER Violet Gross
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Sponsored by Findlay Automotive Group and Sky West DISNEY’S WHEN YOU WISH is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance material are also supplied by MTI 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Tel.: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684
CAST OF CHARACTERS DISNEY’S WHEN YOU WISH Little Girl...........................................................................................................BRIDGETTE BIGGERS Mother...........................................................................................................................SHARI JORDAN* Tarzan, Hercules, Jack................................................................................................... DREW ABER* Muse............................................................................................................................ MARLISS AMIEA* Ursula.......................................................................................................................HEIDI ANDERSON* Doc....................................................................................................................... RONALD L. BROWN* Grumpy ........................................................................................................................JIM J. BULLOCK* Jetsam............................................................................................................................. TIM CAPODICE Shang......................................................................................................................JACE CORONADO* Baloo.......................................................................................................................... DWELVAN DAVID* Young Tarzan, Flounder..................................................................................................ASHTON EEN Beast, Aladdin, Prince, Soldier.............................................................JASON MICHAEL EVANS* Bashful, Muse....................................................................................................... JOANNA JOHNSON Muse............................................................................................................................ JENNIFER KNOX* Terk, Sebastian...........................................................................................................DAVID LAMARR* Jane, Rapunzel, Muse.............................................................................................. DONNA LOUDEN John Smith...............................................................................................................MATT MERCHANT* Pocahontas, Mulan, Jasmine................................................................... KATIE MARIKO MURRAY Mrs. Potts, Bird Woman.......................................................................................CATHY NEWMAN* Snow White, Mary Poppins........................................................................................ SHAE ROBINS Happy, Lumiere.....................................................................................................RICHARD ROWAN* Sneezy....................................................................................................................... SPENCER ROWE* King Louie............................................................................................................. CALIAF ST. AUBYN* Dopey................................................................................................................ COURTER SIMMONS* Flotsam, Bert.......................................................................................................COOPER TAGGARD Kala, Muse............................................................................................................................ BRIT WEST* Ariel, Belle.......................................................................................................................... KARI YANCY*
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CAST OF CHARACTERS ENSEMBLE
DREW ABER*, MARLISS AMIEA*, HEIDI ANDERSON*, RONALD L. BROWN*, JIM J. BULLOCK*, TIM CAPODICE, JACE CORONADO*, DWELVAN DAVID*, JASON MICHAEL EVANS*, BONNIE HARRIS, JOANNA JOHNSON, JENNIFER KNOX*, DAVID LAMARR*, DONNA LOUDEN, MATT MERCHANT*, KATIE MARIKO MURRAY, CATHY NEWMAN*, ARIEL NEYDAVOUD, LIZZ PICINI, HILLARY PORTER, BRANDON ROACH, SHAE ROBINS, RICHARD ROWAN*, SPENCER ROWE*, CALIAF ST. AUBYN*, COURTER SIMMONS*, CAMERON SMITH, ALLYSON SPIEGELMAN, TARA SUTHERLAND, COOPER TAGGARD, BRIT WEST*, KARI YANCY*
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BRANDON L. ARMSTRONG, ERICA BRYCE, SHARI JORDAN*, TROY MCGEE
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SHARI JORDAN* ASSISTANT DANCE CAPTAIN ERICA BRYCE
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CAST OF CHARACTERS UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. Drew Aber* (Beast); Marliss Amiea* (Kala); Ellee Anderson (Little Girl); Brandon L. Armstrong (Baloo, Jetsam, Dwarves); Tim Capodice (Soldier); Joanna Johnson (Ursula); Shari Jordan* (Mrs. Potts, Bashful); Jennifer Knox* (Mother); David LaMarr* (Lumiere); Gabriel Layton (Young Tarzan, Flounder); Donna Louden (Belle, Mary Poppins); Troy McGee (Flotsam, Jetsam, Soldier, John Smith, Dwarves, Terk); Ariel Neydavoud (Aladdin, Shang); Shae Robins (Pocahontas, Jane); Spencer Rowe* (King Louie); Cameron Smith (Tarzan, Jack, Prince); Allyson Spiegelman (Ariel, Rapunzel); Caliaf St. Aubyn* (Sebastian, Terk, Bert); Kari Yancy* (Jasmine, Snow White) *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 WHEN YOU WISH Selected songs from: ALADDIN Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics By Howard Ashman and Tim Rice BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics By Howard Ashman and Tim Rice CINDERELLA Music and Lyrics by Mack David, Al Hoffman & Jerry Livingston ENCHANTED Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz HERCULES Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by David Zippel THE JUNGLE BOOK Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman, Music and Lyrics by Terry Gilkyson THE LITTLE MERMAID Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman MARY POPPINS Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman, Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe MULAN Music by Matthew Wilder, Lyrics by David Zippel NEWSIES Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman PINOCCHIO Music by Leigh Harline, Lyrics by Ned Washington POCAHONTAS Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
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MUSICAL NUMBERS (CONTINUED) SNOW WHITE Music by Frank Churchill, Lyrics by Larry Morey TANGLED Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Glenn Slater DISNEY’S TARZAN ® Music and Lyrics by Phil Collins THE TIGGER MOVIE Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman, Music and Lyrics by Kenny Loggins
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TUACAHN TURNS 20! A MILESTONE IN THE CANYON
Thank you for celebrating with us this special 20th anniversary season that marks a magical milestone in Padre Canyon. In 1995 Doug Stewart’s and Hyrum W. Smith’s dream of building a world class outdoor theatre in southern Utah became a reality as the Tuacahn Amphitheatre opened its doors to eager audiences. As we look back over the last 20 years, Tuacahn has continued its mission of heightening the arts, education, and the community it serves. Now, in 2015, Tuacahn has produced more than 50 major theatre productions and more than 150 concerts. Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts has educated thousands of students. Tuacahn is a community asset fueling millions of dollars in terms of economic impact into the local economy. Thanks to the past and future generosity of its community, patrons and supporters, Tuacahn will continue to grow over the next 20 years. Only one’s imagination can foresee what milestones of magic and adventure will come along the way. Whether the crystal ball holds more Disney magic or the many other spectacular Broadway shows, Tuacahn will dazzle audiences, elevate students, and strengthen its community for years to come.
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Roles listed as (Beauty and the Beast: B | When You Wish: W) *Indicates a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States
DREW ABER* (B: u/s Gaston, u/s Beast, swing | W: Tarzan, Hercules, Jack) is proud to be joining Tuacahn’s 2015 season! Broadway: A Tale of Two Cities (The Young Man). Regional: Soul on Fire (Raphael) at the Kennedy Center, Funked Up Fairy Tales (K-Pig/Hank), Too Many Girls (Clint), Titanic (Jim Farrell). Drew has worked on many new and developing shows with NYU, New Dramatists, Abingdon Theatre, NAMT, and more! Drew sends his love to Aberfamily, Lauren, and the GRI.
MARLISS AMIEA* (B: Silly
Girl | W: Muse) Thrilled to make her Tuacahn debut Marliss Amiea is based in Los Angeles, Ca. She studied at Berklee College of Music and Jacksonville University where she received her BFA in Musical Theatre. Notable stage credits: The Lion King (Broadway National Tour), Aida as Aida (Village Theatre), Hairspray (3D Theatricals), Beauty & The Beast (Music Theatre West), and Ragtime (3DTheatricals). Television/ Film: Rake, Young And The Restless, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Ben & Kate, & several Lifetime, & Hallmark Original Movies. For more information go to: MissMarliss.com, Follow on Twitter & Instagram @MissMarliss
ELLEE ANDERSON (W:
u/s Little Girl) This is Ellee’s second season being seen on the Tuacahn Stage. At age 13, she is living her dream and has high aspirations and lofty goals. She has most recently been seen as (City Father) in Tuacahn’s 2014 production of Wizard of Oz and also in the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She has starred in many productions within the community and was a finalist in the 2015 Dixie’s Got Talent. She has been recognized for her voice, violin, and dancing abilities. Ellee and her family reside in St. George and is currently in 8th grade at Snow Canyon Middle School. She feels incredibly
blessed to be part of the Tuacahn cast this season and would like to thank her family, friends and coaches for their love and support.
HEIDI ANDERSON* (B:
Madame de la Grande Bouche | W: Ursula, ensemble) is excited to return this season as Madame de la Grande Bouche (the Wardrobe) in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, a role she performed here in her very first season at Tuacahn in 2005. She’s also thrilled to once again play Ursula the Sea Witch in Disney’s brand new production of When You Wish, and to don a habit in Sister Act! Off Broadway/National Tours: Carlotta - The Phantom of the Opera (TheatreWorks USA). Regional/Other: Ursula - Disney’s The Little Mermaid (U.S. Regional Premiere 2011, 2014), Madame Thenardier - Les Misérables, Mrs. Brill - Disney’s Mary Poppins (U.S. Regional Premiere), The Mother Abbess - The Sound of Music, Miss Lynch Grease, Bernice Roth - The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, Lottie Malloy - The Murder Room, Betty Meeks - The Foreigner, Widow Douglas/Aunt Sally - Big River!, Penelope Toop - See How They Run, Josie - A Moon For The Misbegotten... This season is for you, Mom. I’ll miss you in the seats.
BRANDON ARMSTRONG
(B: Ensemble, u/s Cogsworth | W: Swing, u/s Baloo) Brandon's previous regional theatre credits include: Smee Peter Pan, Cogsworth Beauty And The Beast, Donkey Shrek -West Coast Regional Premier), Schroeder You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, The Wiz The Wiz....."I just want to thank the Tuacahn family for this wonderful opportunity. Also to this amazing cast, crew and creative team its an honor to share this experience with you all."
BRIDGETTE BIGGERS (W:
Little Girl) is thrilled to be a part of Disney’s When You Wish in her first appearance at Tuacahn theatre. From Lehi Utah, this twelve year old actress has been performing from a very early
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST age. Her favorite roles have included Annie, in Draper Historic Theatre’s production of Annie, and Brigitta von Trapp, in Centerpoint Legacy Theatre’s The Sound of Music. She is currently a student at On Broadway Academy in American Fork Utah and has taken private voice lessons from Mindy Smoot Robbins and Bonnie Whitlock. Occasionally, she’ll even sing with her father’s jazz quartet. She would like to thank the producers and directors of this show for giving her this opportunity as well as her teachers and mentors who have done so much to help her get here.
RONALD L. BROWN* (B:
Maurice | W: Doc, Ensemble) is excited to return to Tuacahn, where he appeared in Annie (Daddy Warbucks), Cats (Old Deuteronomy), Footloose and Aida. He recently finished the 14-month national tour of Evita (featuring a personal record of 15 costume changes per show!). Ron has performed many times as Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha, Juan Peron in Evita and Mark Rothko in the play Red. Others include: Camelot, The Secret Garden, My Fair Lady, A Wonderful Life, Meet Me in St. Louis, and On The 20th Century. Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.
ERICA BRYCE (B:
Enchantress, Ensemble | W: Swing) Erica is thrilled to be here for a 10th season! Favorite Tuacahn roles include Victoria (The White Cat), Cats; Dream Laurie, Oklahoma!; and Duvet, Starlight Express.
Erica danced in Taiwan with The Utah Ballet, toured Germany, Switzerland and Turkey with Odyssey Dance Theater and danced as Wendy and Snow White in the opening cast of One Man’s Dream II at Tokyo Disneyland. She was also a featured “Rockette” in Disney's High School Musical 3. Erica is especially grateful to be sharing the stage for the 7th season in a row with her fiance Troy McGee.
JIM J. BULLOCK* (B:
Cogsworth | W: Grumpy, Ensemble) For 6 years Jim J. Bullock portrayed Monroe Ficus on ABC’s TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT. He was also series regulars on THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES, ALF, BOOGIE'S DINER and the JIM J. AND TAMMY FAYE SHOW. Guest appearances include ROSEANNE, SEINFIELD, CONRAD BLOOM, POPULAR, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, NED'S DECLASSIFIED and GLEE. Jim J. was the ever sleepy PRINCE VALIUM in Mel Brooks's classic film SPACEBALLS and the voice of the title character in Showtime's animated cartoon QUEER DUCK. Theater credits include When Pigs Fly, Tuna Christmas, End Of The World Party Off-Broadway, Bye Bye Birdie and Hairspray Broadway and 1st National Tour. Jim J. is a member of AEA and a proud supporter of THE ACTORS FUND OF AMERICA.
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST TIM CAPODICE (B: Stunt
Beast, Ensemble | W: Jetsam, Ensemble) Tim is thrilled to make his Tuacahn debut this 2015 season! A recent graduate from Oklahoma City University where he performed in American Spirit Dance Company’s Home for the Holidays, Spring Show, and with the Oklahoma Opera and Musical Theatre Company’s Legally Blonde (Ensemble). Regional: Summer Repertory Theatre in Santa Rosa, CA: A Chorus Line (Larry/Dance Captain), La Cage Aux Folles (Cagelle), 9 to 5 (Bob Enright/ ensemble). Many thanks to his family and friends for their undying love and support!
JACE CORONADO* (B:
Corkscrew, Ensemble | W: Shang, Ensemble) is incredibly grateful to share this opportunity with everyone involved at Tuacahn. Most recently, Jace was seen at The Metropolitan Opera in Susan Stroman's
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production of The Merry Widow. He was also the swing for Aida at The Met. Regional theatrical credits include, Fabrizio in The Light in the Piazza, Aaron Fox in Curtains, Valentin Ledessose in Papermill Playhouse's Broadway Bound Production of Can Can. National Tours: West Side Story Nat'l Tour (Tio), Guys and Dolls Nat'l Tour (Liver Lips Loius). Broadway: West Side Story (Broadway debut,Tio/Pepe). Ballet Companies: Ballet Austin (apprentice), Ballet Memphis (soloist), Ballet Trokadero (soloist), Roxey Ballet (guest artist/ballet master), Ballet NY, Northeast Youth Ballet (guest artist), Neos Dance Theatre (guest artist). He would like to dedicate this and every performance to God, his family and friends.
DWELVAN DAVID* (B:
Monsieur D’Arque, Ensemble | W: Baloo, Ensemble) is excited to spend this season at the gorgeous Tuacahn Amphitheatre! 1st National Tour: The Gershwins' Porgy and
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Bess. NYC: Standby (NYMF 2013) Regional: Ain't Misbehavin', The Wiz, Caroline, or Change, Ragtime, Big River, Cats, Show Boat, The Nativity, Hot Mikado. Film/TV: Gotham, Law & Order SVU,Codes of Conduct Nominations: BTAA, Louie, Joseph Jefferson. BFA Millikin University. AEA Proud. Shalom Y’all! visit www.DwelvanDavid.com
ASHTON EEN (B: u/s Chip
| W: Young Tarzan, Flounder) is thrilled to be back for his 3rd season at Tuacahn. Most recently seen as the Munchkin Mayor in Tuacahn’s 2014 production of The Wizard of Oz. Ashton also played the role of JoJo in his school’s production of Seussical Jr. 2015, and played the role of Prince Chulalongkorn in The King and I 2014. Some of his favorite credits include Michael Banks U/S in Mary Poppins: and Oliver in Oliver. Much love and many thanks to the best family and friends for their incredible love and support.
JASON MICHAEL EVANS*
(B: Beast | W: Beast, Aladdin, Prince, Ensemble) NY creditsPassion directed by John Doyle (Private Augenti, Giorgio u/s, NY cast recording), "On Your Toes" ENCORES! at NY City Center (Hank Smith). Selected regional credits- South Pacific (Cable), Last 5 Years (Jamie), Meet me in St. Louis (John), Millie (Jimmy), Fiddler (Perchik). All my love to Mom & Dad, Jeannie & G, and my darling Teresa for their endless support. Thanks to my best friend in the whole world, MAXIME PAUL! Thanks to Talentworks, and all my amazing friends. And thanks to the Tuacahn team for this opportunity! CG4L.
SUE GOODMAN* (S: Mother
Superior) Broadway: Caroline, or Change; Falsettos; Les Misérables (orig. cast recording); The Mystery of Edwin Drood (orig. cast recording); Baby; The Three Musketeers; The Pirates of Penzance. Off-Broadway: Candide, Sweeney Todd (NYC Opera), Caroline, or Change (The Public), Falsettoland (Lucille Lortel), Little Miss Sunshine (La Jolla Playhouse). CTG: Caroline, or Change; Falsettos; Liz Swados' Missionaries on Their Knees. TV: Happily Divorced; The
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Roles listed as (Beauty and the Beast: B | When You Wish: W)
Nanny; Seinfeld; Criminal Minds; Living with Fran; NYPD Blue; Promised Land; The Visitor; Action; Another World. Actors Fund Benefit Concerts NY/LA: Chess; Best Little Whorehouse; Falsettos. www.suegoodman.net
BONNIE HARRIS (B:
Silly Girl, Ensemble | W: Ensemble) Bonnie is thrilled to be performing for Tuacahn Center for the Arts’ 2015 Season! She was last seen performing in Atlanta Lyric Theatre’s production of Cats playing the role of Victoria/White Cat, as well as their production of Chicago playing the role of Liz. Other past show credits include: Spamalot, Sophisticated Ladies, Guys and Dolls, The Producers - Atlanta Lyric Theatre (GA); Chicago - Legacy Theatre (GA). Bonnie received her dance training with the Sawnee Ballet Theatre under the direction of Joan Kall Stewart from her hometown of Cumming, GA.
JOANNA JOHNSON (B: Silly
Girl, Ensemble, u/s Wardrobe | W: Muse, Bashful, u/s Ursula) Joanna is so excited to return to Tuacahn after appearing in the 2014 season. She is a Utah native now living in New York City, and studied Theatre at Utah State University. Favorite past roles include Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown, Paulette in Legally Blonde, and Adella in Disney's The Little Mermaid here at Tuacahn last year. "Thanks to my family and friends for the best support anyone could ask for!"
SHARI JORDAN* (B: Mrs.
Potts, u/s Dance Capt/Swing | W: Mother, Potts u/s Dance Capt/Swing) Tuacahn: Dance captain for five seasons and understudied and performed many roles! Favorites are Wicked Witch in Wizard of Oz, Birdwoman in Mary Poppins, Alana in The Little Mermaid, Frenchy and Patty in Grease, and Patsy and Mother in Crazy for You. Shari performed the role of Ulla (and every other female role!) opposite Tony Danza in the Las Vegas production of The Producers. National Tours: The Producers (Ulla u/s,Dance Capt),
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Crazy For You (Tess). Other: Dead Mum in Billy Elliot (NCT), Shirley Markowitz in The Producers (The Hollywood Bowl), Radio City Rockette and a national champion baton twirler. Film: The Producers. Assistant Director/ Choreographer: University of Michigan, The Hollywood Bowl, Pittsburgh’s CLO, North Shore Music Theater, North Carolina Theatre, and TNT’s Emmy winning AFI tribute to Mel Brooks (and featured role). From Raleigh, NC and a Magna Cum Laude graduate, NCSU. Love to Jordan and Hudson.
JENNIFER KNOX* (B: Babette
| W: Muse, Ensemble, u/s Mother) is a Chicago actress now based in New York City. Off Broadway: Seth Rudetsky's Disaster!; Tour: Cats (Demeter); Favorite Regional: Showboat C (Ellie), Goodspeed; Sugar (Sugar), Drury Lane; Chicago (Roxie Hart), M Pen Players; Oklahoma (Ado Annie), Atc; The Producers (Ulla); Damn Yankees (Lola); Y 42nd Street (Annie). FILM: THE DARK CM KNIGHT; STUCK; MISS OHIO; AUDREY THE TRAINWRECK; QUIETLY ON BY. MY Company dancer of Culture Shock Chicago, Giordano Dance School and Belvoir Terrace CY faculty, assistant to Lisa Harvie and Matt CMY Williams at the School at Steps on Broadway. Tremendous thanks to Mikey Nagy and TKO. K For Mom, Dad, Julie, Chris, Holly, and Brenna.
DAVID LAMARR* (B: Ensemble,
u/s Lumiere | W: Sebastian, Terk, Ensemble) hails all the way from NYC but is no stranger to the red rocks of Utah. You may previously remember him from Tuacahn’s US regional premiere of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Sebastian) and the indoor professional production of Disney’s Mulan (Mushu). Regional credits: The Wiz (Scarecrow) in Florida – Maltz Jupiter Theatre; Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Andre) in North Carolina – Cape Fear Regional Theatre; Grease (Johnny Casino) – Tuacahn; Hairspray (Seaweed) in Northern California – Sierra Rep; Smokey Joe’s Café (Ken) and Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Andre) in San Diego – SDMT. He’s also worked as an international headliner for Universal Studios Japan, Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises and Disney Cruise Lines – world premiere cast
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GABRIEL LAYTON (B: Chip |
W: u/s Young Tarzan, Flounder) Ten year-old Gabe can’t believe he gets to spend a second season at Tuacahn! He fell in love with the stage and this marvelous venue last year as a member of the “Lollipop Guild” in The Wizard of Oz, and as part of the children’s chorus and a “tumbleweed” in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Gabe has also played the role of “Tiny Tim” in the St. George Dickens Festival production of Scrooge, and a pickpocket in Oliver, also at the Dickens Festival. Gabe lives life to the fullest and is up for almost anything--sports, music,
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DONNA LOUDEN (B:
Ensemble, u/s Belle | W: Rapunzel, Jane, Muse) Donna is so excited to join the Tuacahn family and celebrate the 20th anniversary with all of you! The San Diego native attended Vanguard University of Southern California where she studied Music and Theatre. Cruise Ships; Just Rock and Wonderful World, Carnival Cruise Lines. Regional; Seussical The Musical, Bird Girl (3D Theatricals), The Music Man, Ethel Toffelmier (Musical Theater West), Young Frankenstein, ensemble (Musical Theater West). Many thanks to her friends and family for their endless support and laughter.
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST TROY MCGEE (B: Pepper,
Ensemble | W: Swing, u/s John Smith) Troy is originally from Houston and trained at Houston Ballet. In L.A. he performed with, trained under, and assisted Dee Caspary, Mandy Moore, Mark Meismer, and Doug Caldwell. Troy was a company member in Adam Parson's C. Dance Company, Terry Beeman's Performance Company and Justin Giles' Soul Escape. He has performed with and done music videos for Pink, Lenny Kravitz and Avril Lavigne. He has also performed with Odyssey Dance Theater since 2008. Favorite Tuacahn credits include Quaxo/Macavity, Cats and Purse, Starlight Express. Much love and thanks to his amazing fiancée, who he's shared the Tuacahn stage with for the past 7 years and who wrote this bio for him.
MATT MERCHANT* (B:
Gaston, Fight Captain | W: John Smith, Ensemble) Matt asked his nephew to help him write this bio. He pointed at his superman shirt and said "Unka Matt." He's three. Well, he was three when Matt wrote that first part. His nephew is 8 now and Matt's still not Superman..... yet. He's been playing villainous fellas recently and is thrilled to jump on board here at Tuacahn keeping the bad guy track in tact with Beauty and the Beast while hoping to show a softer side with our other options. Many thanks to mom, dad, and the rest of the family for their unending support. I love you all!!
KATIE MARIKO MURRAY
(B: Ensemble | W: Mulan, Pocahontas, Jasmine) Tuacahn Debut! Regional: McCarter Theatre, Signature Theatre, Fulton Theatre. BFA Penn State University. Currently pursuing acting and musical theatre in New York City. Much love to Mom, Dad, Sean, and Ryan! Many thanks to TKO and Wojcik/Seay for this opportunity. IG:ktpotaty katiemarikomurray.com
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CATHY NEWMAN* (B: Potts
| W: Potts, Ensemble, Bird Woman) After being on the road with 8 National Tours, Cathy is delighted to get to unpack her suitcases for a while and spend the season in sunny Southern Utah. This is her second time in the castle as an enchanted teapot, performing the role of Mrs. Potts last summer at MTW in Southern California. Tour highlights include: La Cage Aux Folles, Lincoln Center’s South Pacific, the U.S. & China premiere of Les Misérables (with Colm Wilkinson), National Theatre of Great Britain’s My Fair Lady and Deaf West Theatre's critically acclaimed production of Big River. Favorite regional credits: Fiddler On The Roof (Golde), Oklahoma! (Aunt Eller), Annie (Miss Hannigan), Little Women (Aunt March) and Once Upon A Mattress (Queen Aggravain). Special thanks to family and “friendies.” And thank YOU for coming out to support the arts!
ARIEL NEYDAVOUD
(B: Carpet, Ensemble | W: Ensemble, u/s Aladdin, Shang) is incredibly excited to be making his Tuacahn debut this season! Regional credits include: Oklahoma! (Musical Theatre West, Welk Resort), South Pacific (Musical Theatre West), Grease (Welk Resort), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Candlelight Pavilion), Spamalot! (Performance Riverside), Cinderella (Sierra Rep), Les Misérables, A Chorus Line, and many others. Thank you to my wonderful parents for their unconditional love and support, my amazing friends, my awesome agent, and the fantastic people here at Tuacahn!
LIZZ PICINI (B: Ensemble | W: Ensemble) is delighted to be a part of Tuacahn’s 2015 season! Favorite performing credits include On The Town (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse), West Side Story (Ogunquit Playhouse), 86th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the opening numbers of the 27th & 28th Annual Broadway Cares Easter Bonnet Competition at the Minskoff Theatre. Gratitude goes out to the brilliant Tuacahn team! Endless love and www.tuacahn.org
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HILLARY PORTER (B:
Swing | W: Ensemble) Hillary is beyond excited to be making her Tuacahn debut! National Tours: Cats (Rumpleteazer), Elf (Charlotte Dennon, Ens.). Regional: Rumpleteazer in Cats (North Shore Music Theatre and Theatre by the Sea), Spamalot (Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre). Other favorite roles include Chava Fiddler on the Roof, Ermengarde Hello, Dolly!, and Charlotte These Shining Lives. Endless love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, Megan, Wojcik and Seay, everyone involved at Tuacahn, and those who have constantly supported me on my journey! Follow Hillary on Instagram @hillaryporter13 and www.hillaryporter.com
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| W: Ensemble) is thrilled to be joining the Tuacahn family this season. Originally from Spanish Fork, Utah, Brandon earned a BFA in Music/Dance/Theatre from Brigham Young University. Most recently found on stages across the country with the National Tour of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Brandon performed on the Tuacahn stage with BYU’s Young Ambassadors before touring to South Africa. He also toured to India with BYU’s Contemporary Dance Theatre. Other favorite credits include Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street, and Sketch in Hairspray.
SHAE ROBINS (B: Ensemble,
u/s Babette | W: Snow White, Mary Poppins, Ensemble, u/s Pocahontas, Jane) graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) with a BFA in Music Dance Theater. Most recently, Shae originated the role of Mercedes in Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn's U.S. premiere of The Count Of Monte Cristo at BYU. Some of her favorite theater credits include Nina/Vanessa in In The Heights and Eponine in Les Misérables. Along with performing, Shae enjoys teaching dance and voice lessons. Shae would like to give a special thanks to her husband Brad for his continuous love and support!
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST RICHARD ROWAN* (B:
Lumiere | W: Lumiere, Ensemble, Happy) is excited to make his Tuacahn debut. He played General Genghis Kahn Schmitz in the First National Tour of Seussical, the Musical with Cathy Rigby and has performed at many New York and regional theatres. His credits include A Little Night Music (Fredrik), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Douglas Panch), Crazy for You (Eugene), Forever Plaid (Smudge), Urinetown (Mr. McQueen), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Pharaoh), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Miles Gloriosus), The Pirates of Penzance (Pirate King), Godspell (John the Baptist/ Judas), Kiss Me Kate (First Gangster), The Music Man (Olin Britt) with William Katt and Annie (Bert Healy) with Charlotte Rae. Richard also appeared on the final season of HBO's Boardwalk Empire. He is a graduate of Northwestern University and a proud member of Actors' Equity Association.
SPENCER ROWE* (B:
Ensemble, u/s LeFou | W: Ensemble, Sneezy) Spencer is thrilled to be working at Tuacahn Ampitheatre this summer. Originally from Union N.J. Spencer has performed in several regional as well as National and European productions of West Side Story, A Chorus Line and Saturday Night Fever. Regional credits include To Kill A Mocking Bird at the Paper Mill Playhouse, Camila at The Walnut Street Theatre. Hardy in Mixtape at the Horton Grand Theatre and performed the role of Eddie in Lost In Yonkers at both The Old Globe and The Arizona Theatre. In Los Angeles Spencer was most recently seen as Billis in MTW’s production of South Pacific. Film and commercial credits include After School Special starring Sarah Paulson and Wes Bentley, The Devil’s Advocate starring Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves, Two Hundred Thousand Dirty starring rap/pop artist Coolio and Richard Valle in Death Benefit, soon to be at film festivals across the country.
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST COURTER SIMMONS* (B:
LeFou | W: Ensemble, Dopey) a proud Actor’s Equity Member, is thrilled to make his Tuacahn debut! Broadway: Jersey Boys (Bob Crewe) National Tours: Jersey Boys (Joey, Frankie Valli u/s), Beauty & the Beast (LeFou), High School Musical. Off-Broadway: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie; The Kid Who Would Be Pope (Ars Nova). Favorite Regional: Jersey Boys Las Vegas, Chicago (Mary Sunshine) Singin’ in the Rain (Cosmo), A Chorus Line (Mike), Violet (Billy Dean/Virgil), Barnum (Tom Thumb). Television: The Mysteries of Laura, 2009 TONY Awards (“National Tour Frankie Valli”). Film: The Producers and Lucky N#mbr. Twitter & Instagram @CourterSimmons. Big thanks to the entire creative team, and love to J.
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CAMERON SMITH (B:
Ensemble, u/s Beast | W: Ensemble, u/s Prince, Tarzan, Jack, Hercules) Sandy, Utah. Graduating from BYU with a BFA in Musical Theater this year. He is known for his work at BYU originating the role of "Danglar" in the Count of Monte Cristo US Premier. Other roles there included "Roy" in The Light in the Piazza, and Joseph Buquet in Phantom of the Opera. He also performed at the Jackson Hole Playhouse in 2013 as "Chuck" in Footloose. He is engaged to the girl of his dreams and will be moving to New York at the end of this year.
ALLYSON SPIEGELMAN (B:
Ensemble | W: Ensemble, u/s Ariel, Rapunzel) is excited to be joining the Tuacahn family for their amazing season. She is a graduate from Azusa Pacific University with a B.A. in Theatre Arts and lives and performs regularly in LA. Recent Credits: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie Dillmount), Grease (Frenchy), Anything Goes (Virtue), Parade (Ensemble), and Into the Woods (Florinda). Allyson would like to thank her family and friends for their endless love and support. 2 Corinthians 12:8-10.
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST CALIAF ST. AUBYN* (B:
Ensemble | W: King Louie, Ensemble) is an artist who strives to entertain his audience with hopes that they leave each and every performance feeling fulfilled. Notable credits include Showtime movie Bojangles, Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Hairspray, The launch for the lab of Broadway's Motown The Musical and sharing the stage with Patti Labelle and Sam Smith. In 2013 he was featured in the film Admissions and played Jimmy in DreamGirls at the Gallery Players Theatre in Brooklyn NY resulting in his nomination for Audelco's "Outstanding Performance in a Musical" and NY Innovation Theatre's "Outstanding Actor in a Featured Role" awards. "Always leave them wanting".
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COOPER TAGGARD (B: Salt,
Ensemble | W: Bert, Flotsam, Ensemble) is thrilled to be working at Tuacahn for the first time this summer. Other credits include Mame, Play It By Heart, Molly Sweeney, Oklahoma, Funny Girl and 42nd Street. Many thanks to bloc, my family, and awesome friends.
BRIT WEST* (B: Ensemble
| W: Kala, Muse, Ensemble) National Tours: Priscilla Queen Of The Desert (Diva), Legally Blonde: The Musical (Pilar). Regional: RENT (Mimi), Hairspray (Dynamite), Hair (Abraham Lincoln), Legally Blonde (Serena), RENT (Joanne). Film/TV: STARZ's POWER, STARZ's FLESH & BONE. Education: B.A. SUNY Purchase Infinite thanks to the West Family Mafia, The Mine, and Wojcik|Seay. Proud member of Actor's Equity. Follow me! Twitter @briterrinwest, IG: braindeadbrit, britwest.info. For gma.
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Belle, Ariel, Ensemble) Kari is thrilled and grateful to return to Tuacahn after playing both Dorothy (Wizard of Oz) and Ariel (The Little Mermaid) in last season’s productions. Past credits include: Beauty & The Beast (Belle, American Musical Theatre San Jose), Tarzan (Jane Porter, Marquee Productions), Evita (Mistress, Sacramento Music Circus), I Married An Angel (Angel, 42nd St Moon), and Snow Queen 2.0 (Gerda, San Jose Repertory Theatre). Kari has also performed for Disney Cruise Line and Disney Parks & Resorts as a Mainstage Singer and Special Events Performer. Kari holds a BA in Drama from UC Irvine. Thanks be to God & my beautiful family! Rom 5:8 www.kariyancy.com
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES SCOTT S. ANDERSON (Co-Director, When You Wish/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 eleven 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 six grandchildren. Scott hopes to shepherd more outstanding entertainment to this unique venue in the years to come.
JEFFRY DENMAN (Co-Director & Choreographer When You Wish) Tuacahn: Dir/Chor of Thoroughly Modern Millie; Off Broadway: YANK! (Lucille Lortel, SDC Callaway noms), Assistance, Bullet for Adolf, Naked Boys Singing. NYMF: Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice, ValueVille. NY Workshops: The Untitled Tina Landau Project, YANK!, Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice, The Searchers. Regional: Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice (La Mirada Center for the Arts); West Side Story, Damn Yankees, and The Music Man (Ogunquit Playhouse); Upcoming: West Side Story at The Engeman Theatre in Long Island, NY.Winner of two Moss Hart Awards, two NYMF Honorable Mentions, and an Artie Award. Nominated for Lucille Lortel, SDC Callaway, and Broadwayworld Awards for Choreography. A performer as well, Jeffry has appeared on Broadway, off Broadway and in regional productions all across the country. He is the author of A Year with The Producers, a critically acclaimed book about his time in the Mel Brooks hit musical. He is also the cocreator of CastPRO, an innovative casting app for the iPad. www.jeffrydenman.com
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WHO’S WHO BILL BURNS (Director / Choreographer Beauty and the Beast) is thrilled to be making his Tuacahn Center for the Arts directing and choreographing debut with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast! A native of Los Angeles, CA, Bill began singing and dancing in numerous television series, variety specials, films and nightclub acts. He assisted top choreographers on many award winning television events, including The Academy Awards, Happy Birthday Hollywood and Liberty Weekend, celebrating the 100th birthday of the Statue of Liberty. Throughout his career, Mr. Burns has been blessed to work with a wide variety of award winning talent, influencing him greatly. Most notably, Arthur Laurents, Jerome Robbins, Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Liza Minnelli, Juliet Prowse, Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Mel Brooks and Susan Stroman. Mr. Burns has directed & choreographed successful Japanese productions of My One & Only, Curtains!, The Producers and most recently, On The Town, which opened to rave reviews. He also directed & choreographed companies of The Producers in Mexico City, South Korea, at regional theatres throughout the U.S. and was Associate Dir./Chor. for companies in Las Vegas and at the fabulous Hollywood Bowl. He served as Resident Choreographer for the U.S. Premiere of Dirty Dancing, the Musical and choreographed Disney’s Beauty & The Beast for Musical Theatre West. Favorite performing credits include Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Fosse, Guys & Dolls, Beauty & The Beast, Victor/Victoria, CanCan, Chita & All That Jazz, La Cage Aux Folles, The American Music Awards, The Grammys, Staying Alive and Disney’s Captain Eo. Through Master Classes and coaching, Bill enjoys sharing his theatrical experience & knowledge with the next generation of young performers and watching their exciting careers take flight.
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ROMMY SANDHU (Choreographer, Sister Act) 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
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BEHIND THE SCENES BCEFA’s Annual Easter Bonnet & Gypsy of The Year competitions, Something Good: A Broadway Salute to Richard Rodgers on His 100th Birthday. Assoc. Choreographer: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Broadway), NY City Center Encores’ Bells Are Ringing, Applause, off-Broadway 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 ANDREW GRAHAM (Musical Director Beauty and the Beast/When You Wish). New York: Wicked, Avenue Q. Las Vegas: Spamalot (starring John O’Hurley), Avenue Q. National Tours: Wicked, Avenue Q, Pippin, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Seussical the Musical (starring Cathy Rigby), The Music Man, Footloose and European tours of Hair and Grease. Regional: Aida, Annie, Footloose (MUNY), Aida, Fame (NSMT). Degrees from both Capital University in Columbus, Ohio and Trinity College of Music in London.
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CHRISTOPHER BABBAGE (Musical Director, Sister Act) is excited to return to Tuachan and one of his favorite spots in the country. Past music direction credits here include Les Misérables, 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. ALEX HARRINGTON (Associate Musical Director) is thrilled to make his Tuacahn debut.
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He spent the last year as the associate music director on the Mamma Mia! National Tour. Broadway: The Addams Family. Off Broadway: Avenue Q, Sistas. National Tours: How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Alex has also worked at the MUNY, Bucks County Playhouse, Cape Playhouse, Gateway Playhouse and the Arizona Broadway Theatre. RYAN NORTON (Assistant Director, Disney’s When You Wish/Tuacahn Associate Producer) is in his sixth season as Associate Producer for Tuacahn’s Broadway in the Canyon productions. He is extremely honored and thrilled to be onboard as an Assistant Director for Disney’s When You Wish this season. In 2013, Ryan made his Tuacahn and regional directorial debut with Tuacahn’s premiere of Disney’s Mulan. He served as the Associate Director for Tuacahn's Producitons of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express and Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2014). Assistant Director credits include Disney’s Tarzan and Disney’s Aladdin. 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, national tours, and on cruise ships. Other directing
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES 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 for a while and spend time with his family.
JONATHAN INFANTE (Projection Designer) Jonathan has designed for broadcast television, professional theatre, the Walt Disney Company and countless live events and concert tours. Jonathan has adapted his passion and knowledge of digital media and merged it with his love and years of experience in live theater to create INFANTEmedia, a full service production company geared to the performing arts. Jonathan is also a producer and director with Southgate Productions in Orange County. Most recent design credits: General Hospital (ABC - TV) Big Fish (Musical Theatre West) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat (Tuacahn Center for the Performing Arts) Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer the Musical National Tour(McCoy Rigby Entertainment) Into the Woods (Southgate Productions) Shrek the Musical (3-D Theatricals) CEES DE KOK (Arial Choreographer, Beauty and the Beast/When You Wish) As a Dutch national gymnastics champion Cees has competed in European and World
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES Championships and Olympics. Together with his wife Cathy, one of the finest classical ballerinas 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 headliners 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. 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! AJ SULLIVAN* (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to return to Tuacahn after last season’s smash hit: Little Mermaid. 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) Kimberly is thrilled to be returning to Tuacahn for her fourth season. Broadway: Curtains. OffBroadway credits: Bill W. and Dr. Bob, How to Save the World, John Ferguson. Regional credits: Million Dollar Quartet (Chicago), Goodman Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Skylight Music Theatre, and Milwaukee Rep. Other credits include: Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, and numerous productions at The Julliard School. Kimberly is a graduate of Illinois State University and a proud member of Actors Equity.
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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 HANSEN (Master Electrician) This will be the 4th season that Kyle has worked for Tuacahn; the last three years he was a carpenter/welder in the Scene shop and in charge of the run crew. He is excited to be in charge of the Electrics crew this Season. Kyle has been doing theatre for 17 years. He studied at Western Wyoming Community College and Utah State University in Theatrical Lighting Design. He wishes to thank his Loving wife Kaycee for her continued support in pursuing his dreams, and hopes you enjoy the show! SHAWN WANNER (Head of Audio) This is his first year at Tuacahn. 28 years front of house engineer, Corporate Broadway Entertainment. Shows: Ann, The Miracle. When he isn’t enjoying the beautiful southern Utah scenery you can catch him on the road mixing National and international tours. 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 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! WOJCIK | SEAY CASTING (New York Casting) Scott Wojcik and Gayle Seay are excited and proud to be part of the Tuacahn team for a sixth 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
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES Rep–NJ 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. Kevin lives in Ivins with his wonderful wife, Rebecca, and their children. KEVIN E. WARNICK (COO/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 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. JEFFREY L. FISHER (Executive Director of Development) has more than 20 years of professional experience raising both private
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and public funds for artistic, academic, and human-service related projects. Fisher previously 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. Fisher was involved with two major capital campaigns ($100 million and $200 million) and 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 and has three daughters. JOSEPH E. SMITH (Associate Director of Development/Public Relations) After graduating from Dixie High School, Joseph served a two year mission for the L.D.S. church in France. Upon returning in 1994, he resumed his studies and graduated from Dixie State with an associate degree in Arts and Letters. In 1997 he received his B.A. in the Humanities with an emphasis in French Literature from Brigham Young University. After graduating, Joseph and his wife, Katie, returned to southern Utah where he co-founded Smith, Shurtliff & Smith, LLC and Coyote Investments, LLC., which manages various venture capital investments, small business loans, and commercial properties. In 2004 he helped start and manage Blue Coyote Pinenuts, which now commercially harvests and wholesales 35 tons of in-the-shell pinenuts each year throughout the country. Joseph’s hobbies include coaching his daughters in soccer, coaching high school boys basketball, and cooking. He never wears a watch, which drives his father (who is a world renowned thought leader on time management) “nuts.” Joseph and Katie currently reside with their 6 children in Veyo, Utah. STEPHANIE FINCK (Director of Marketing) is responsible for Tuacahn’s branding, advertising, sales and customer interface. She has been part of the Tuacahn family since 2010. During that time she has worked in concert hospitality, box office and marketing. Originally from Huntington Beach, CA, Stephanie has always loved the ocean and being outdoors. She earned her Associate’s degree in Marine Biology and spent several years as a Marine Preserve Officer at the
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES 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, Tuacahn High School (THS) for the Performing Arts is Utah’s first public charter school, opening in 1999. Now in our 16th year of operation, THS is a fully accredited High school. We focus on performing arts, while still offering high quality instruction in core subjects. Students select one of 6 academies in which to specialize, including Music, Dance, Actor Training, Visual Arts, Musical Dance Theater, and Technical Theater. Opportunities for specialized instruction, performance, and showcasing work abound. Beginner to advanced level students in visual and performing arts demonstrate their skills and growth through a variety of productions, competitions, exhibits, and concerts. Guest artists and directors are often invited to THS to teach master classes, coach, and perform for and with our students. Tuacahn High School students regularly receive superior ratings in region and state competitions, and perform for sold out crowds. The majestic setting of the school is unparalleled. Students appreciate the outstanding teachers, our uniform policy, the safe environment, and the challenging curriculum, both artistically and academically. Students for Tuacahn High School are selected from an open lottery. Applications for the lottery include an audition with academy directors. Tuacahn High School also offers a summer Conservatory, for which any student, grade 7-12 can enroll. See our website for more information: Tuacahnhs.org 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 AFLCIO, 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.
KENT BROWN (Tuacahn High School Business
Manager) enjoys working at Tuacahn. His past experience includes owning his own business doing accounting and business consulting, and teaching for six years at Dixie State University as a business adjunct. He loves education and business, so this job is 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.
HEATHER CARROLL (Box Office Night
Administrator) Siera grew up on the mean streets of Fredonia, Arizona. Her street smarts helped her whoop Kevin “The Svelte Fellow” Smith in last years UFC World Championships. Siera has a softer side too, every weekend she can be found poolside
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has enjoyed working for Tuacahn since 2005. She feels truly fortunate that her passion and career came together when she helped to start up Tuacahn’s child care facility in 2012. Julie has over 30 years of experience working with children; operating her own day-care/preschool, working as a teacher’s aid and tutor, raising six amazing children and loving on her adorable grandchildren. Julie and her husband Carl live here in beautiful Ivins, Utah.
CHRIS GRAHAM (Gift Gallery Manager) is
the mother of six and grandmother of twelve. She is a recent transplant to St. George from Portland, Oregon. With a degree in interior design and a background of 25 years in the retail gift and home furnishings business, she has brought a great mix of giftware, jewelry, home décor & accessories to Tuacahn’s Gift Gallery. Please stop in and delight your senses with our ever changing merchandise!
Manager/Tuacahn High School Administrative Assistant) has been associated with Tuacahn for 22 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!
SIERA CARROLL (Human Resource/Payroll
reading romance novels and sipping coconuts. Special thanks to her amazing parents, her WarCrafty husband Scott, and their surly Betta, Zipper!
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.
JODY LOUNSBURY ( Concessions & Custodial Manager) has enjoyed living in Ivins City for the past 39 years. It’s been a wonderful place for her and her husband Kevin to raise their 5 children. Jody loves to
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KEVIN LOUNSBURY (Facilities Manager)
has been in the construction business for 30 years. Kevin was one of the first Block Masons to help build Tuacahn. He also enjoys (and has a knack for) landscape gardening. Kevin has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jody, for 34 years. They are the proud parents of five children and eight grandchildren: Jack, Kate, Gwen, Brody, Tucker, Lana, Braxton, and Leah June.
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 17th
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ROSANNA WEEKS UNGERMAN (Tuacahn
High School Principal) Is an educator of 30 years, and comes to us from Utah County, where she served as a drama teacher for 7 years, then assistant principal, and principal for 23 years. A past member of the Mormon Tabernacle choir, director, actress, and recording artist, Rosanna is anticipating great things for Tuacahn High School, as the new principal. Working at Tuacahn is like coming “home,” she says. She has 4 children, and enjoys cycling and golf. Rosanna was the first female president of the Utah High School Association of Secondary School Principals, and has enjoyed mentoring many new administrators who are now working principals.
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 enjoys spending time with her grandson Brooks. 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 Canyon 2015 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | Disney’s When You Wish May 29–October 17 ADMINISTRATION Chairman of the Board...............Jonathan O. Hafen Guild Chair.................................................... Lisa Holm Chief Executive Officer.....................Kevin M. Smith Artistic Director............................Scott S. Anderson COO & Managing Director...........Kevin E. Warnick Exec. Dir. Development................... Jeffrey L. Fisher Assoc. Dir. Development/PR........ Joseph E. Smith Associate Producer................................ Ryan Norton Marketing Director........................... Stephanie Finck Marketing Manager............................Matthew Porter Marketing Intern................................ Mikyla Arrington Accounting................................................... Tina Wilde IT Director.............................................G. Shane Hale IT Manager.............................................Craig Maxwell IT Support..................................................... Anna Hale Company Manager...........................Violet W. Gross Payroll Administrator..............................Siera Carroll FRONT OF HOUSE House Managers............................. Tonya Horlacher, Reece Jacobsen, Rebecca Smith, Shannon Smith, Kareen Warnick STAGE MANAGEMENT Production Stage Manager................. A.J. Sullivan* Stage Managers......................Holley Housewright*, Kimberly Ann McCann* Stage Management Intern.................Teidra Nielson ARTISTIC STAFF Directors....................................... Scott S. Anderson, Bill Burns, Jeffry Denman Choreographers.............Bill Burns, Jeffry Denman, Rommy Sandhu Musical Directors............................Andrew Graham, Christopher Babbage Scenic Designer............... Doug Ellis, Brad Shelton Sound Designer................................ David Swenson Lighting Designer...............................Joseph L. Eddy Costume Designer.....................Wilma Mickler (SA) Co-Costume Designers....... Janet Swenson (BB), Molly Pack Assoc. Costume Designer......Melanie Lamb (BB) Makeup & Hair Designer...Matthew Reeves Oliver Properties Designer........................Wesley Hamblin Aerial Choreography............................. Cees de Kok
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Animation Scenes............................Bill Brown (BB), Jonathan Infante Asst. Directors (WW)........................ Daryl Getman, Ryan Norton Asst. Choreographer (WW)..............Daryl Getman Casting Directors........................... Scott Wojcik, Gayle Seay Casting Associate.................................. Erin Denman PRODUCTION STAFF Costumes Costume Shop Manager....................Wilma Mickler Shop Assistant..........................B,W: Alanna Kruger Cutter/Drapers..................................Mindy Williams, Christopher Larsen, Maria Lenn First Hand............................................. Corri Theobald Stitchers................................. Kay Baker, Jodi Olsen, Jillian Tully, Erica Butler, Grace Wells, Vicki Burroughs, Debra Spencer, Rachel Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, Mallory Mackay Jayn Anne Meads, Haleh Risdana Milliner.............................................................Jana Stott Specialty Crafts...... Brittany Stull, Valerie Sullivan, Kay Miner Wardrobe Managers...................... Vicki Burroughs, Grace Wells Wardrobe Crew.....Darcee Warner, Kaylah Duling, Vicki Burroughs, Alanna Kruger, Haylie McFarland, Celeste Dixon, Jordan Roberts, Grace Wells, Emily Emmerson Wig Master...........................Matthew Reeves Oliver Wig Design Asst............................ Izchel Hernandez Wig Crew....................................... Izchel Hernandez, McKenzie LaBaron, Jillian Tully, Annie Hardt Laundry Technician............................Debra Spencer Scenic Technical Director............................Wesley Hamblin Scene Shop Supervisor................. Truxton Moulton Master Carpenters.............................. Hyrum Barlow, Kenneth Tuttle, Tyler Stull Carpenters/Welders............................. Trou McGee, Raddon Boon, Taylor Schroath, Michael Jordan Charge Artists...........Eric Oliphant, Cynthia Klump Flight Automation Technician................Kenny Tuttle Projection...................................................... Bill Brown Pyrotechnics..........................................Hyrum Barlow
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PRODUCTION CREDITS Run Crew.................Kenneth Tuttle, Raddon Boon, Taylor Schroath, Frank Bryant, Timothy Russell, Haydan Reher, Connor Newman, Adam Rasmussen, Montrece Miller, Joshua Jimerson, Kory Anderson, Milton Romero, Samuel Sorenson, Jonathan Just, Matthew Daley Intern................. Camille Harmer, Kimberly Jackson, Dyjana Laughbon, Ashley Crystal, Drew Behunin, Brindle Brundage, Travis Wilkinson, Rachel Heath, Laicey Gibby-Brown, Matthew Russell, Daniel Whiting, Lucas Stewart, Madeline Ashton, Jill Loveridge, Nicholas Lambert, Mark Duerden, Daniel Duerden, Eric Duerden, Tanner Funk, Breylen Stallings Properties Properties Designer........................Wesley Hamblin Prop Master............................................. Ashly Hunter Prop Assistants......Annick Tolman, Alexa Hamblin Lighting Master/Deck Electrician....................... Kyle Hansen Electricians/Spot Operators....... Lynnette Probst, Kat Morrill, Logan Hayden, Tammy DeMoss, Stephanie Brown, Brittany Stull, Kyle McCoy, Drew Lamb, Aaron Gubler, Dow Lewis , Brittany Bequette Sound, Music, Film Audio Engineer...................................Shawn Wanner 2nd Audio Engineer.................................. Ryan Luttio 3rd Audio Engineer.............................. Austin Graves Audio Systems Engineer........................... Ian Hunter Orchestra Conductors..................Andrew Graham, Alex Harrington Rehearsal Accompanists.................. Tami Creamer, Brandon Lee Animals Trainer/Handler................................. Kimberlee Davis Asst. Lead Trainer/Handler........ Porsche Edwards Technicians...................Katie Gardiner, Vicky Beck, Symantha Isgrig, Paula Crandall Animal Intern...................................Maddison Daniels FACILITIES Maintenance & Grounds Facilities Manager........................... Kevin Lounsbury Asst. Facilities Manager...................... Scott Larsen, Maintenance............. Mose Nio, Cooper Robinson, Hans Lounsbury, Hayden Reher
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Custodial Arts Manager.................. Jody Lounsbury Asst. Custodial Manager............. Kinley Lounsbury Custodial Staff................... Julie Ellett, Cesar Lopez Box Office Manager................................................ Jenni Raybould Night Manager....................................Heather Carroll Asst. Managers.... Melanie Camire, Margi Corona, Tammy Sizemore Group Sales....................................... Melanie Camire Gift Gallery and Saturday Market Manager.................................................. Chris Graham Sat. Market Coordinators....................... Rita Ostler, Ruth Anna Terry 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
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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.
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 CHILDREN Delicious themed pre-show dinners are Children under the age of 3 are not permitted served nightly during the theatre season into the amphitheatre. All guests age 3 and starting two hours before show time. above must have their own ticket. Tuacahn Reservations are recommended. Contact the provides Tuacahn ShowCare, an on-site child box office for reservations and details. care service for children from infancy through INCLEMENT WEATHER 7 years old. Weather related cancellations are extremely RETURNING TO THE AMPHITHEATRE? rare. Many performances will continue in Hold on to your ticket to scan out and in for the rain. A production is never cancelled in readmission to the amphitheatre. advance. Should there be a cancellation, CONCESSIONS listen for the information provided in the Tuacahn Concessions offer a variety of live announcements. A copy of Tuacahn’s delicious foods and drinks, including regular Inclement Weather and Ticket Exchange and speciality popcorn, hot dogs, ice cream, policies are available online or call the soft drinks and much more. Tuacahn box office. 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
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BLACK BEAR DINER You’ll feel right at home dining in our mountain cabin décor restaurant nestled amongst the beautiful Red Rocks of Southern Utah. Black Bear is home-style comfort food at its best, from the fresh baked fruit cobblers, and cream pies, to our mouth-watering 50 year old recipe for meat loaf or our delectable chicken pot pie, both baked daily like your grandmother would make it. Our chef starts roasting prime rib hours before you start getting hungry, and there’s a fantastic Idaho trout by request only. Black Bear Diner has a fun atmosphere with favorite tunes being played all day from the jukebox. Come comfortable and relax! The kids
will love the carved bears and the free ice cream sundaes served with each kid’s meal after 3 pm. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 24 hours every day. Wine and Beer available! Just of the I-15 at Bluff Street. Give us a call to let us know you are coming and we will get a table ready for you. 1245 S. Main Street, St. George. 435-656-BEAR (2327). BOULEVARD DINER Relax and take a break from the “hurryup 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. CENTRO WOODFIRED PIZZARIA We are passionate about pizza! Our mission is to provide fresh and creative food in a uniquely fun and casual atmosphere. Our Pizzaiolo’s hand
stretch and carefully craft each pizza to order with our own tomato sauce and the highest quality toppings, and bake in our wood fired oven imported from Naples, providing the depth of flavor only achieved by these special ovens. Also offering amazing salads, bottled and draft beers and a special selection of red and white wines chosen to pair perfectly to our pizzas. Top off the evening with our desert pizza you’ll dream about. 50 West University Blvd. (Center Street), just a short walk from the Festival. 11am – 10pm Monday – Saturday. Take-out available. (435) 867-8123. Find us on Facebook. CLIFFSIDE RESTAURANT Nestled next to the beautifully renovated Inn on The Cliff boutique hotel on the cliff above the boulevard. Perfect for a romantic dinner or casual dining with friends and family, the Cliffside Restaurant offers a unique dining experience that you will not find anywhere else in southern Utah. Our dining room and patio overlook the scenic St. George valley, and every seat has an unprecedented view. We also offer a large banquet room for business meetings, receptions and events. Cliffside Restaurant is pleased
“A Dining Experience That is Truly Out of the Ordinary.”
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COUPON ST EA K H O U S E & G A LLE RY Open Sun. - Thurs. 5 - 9pm, Fri. & Sat. 4 - 9:30pm 1234 West Sunset Blvd. • St. George 435-674-0095 www.anasazisteakhouse.com
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to have award-winning Chef Vance Lott in the kitchen preparing delicious, contemporary American style dining with bold flavors and plated with an elegant touch. Exceptional steaks, burgers, chicken, seafood and salads with a price point to rival those of the other restaurants in St. George, Cliffside Restaurant is definitely the new place to go. Lunch: Monday - Saturday, 11am 3pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday, 5pm - 9pm; Friday - Saturday, 5pm - 10pm; Closed Sunday. 511 S. Airport Road, St. George. 435-319-6005, www.cliffsiderestaurant.com CHUCK-A-RAMA Where the choice is yours, you can help yourself to St. George’s finest selection of fresh homemade salads, entrees and desserts, all included in one low price. Located near The Outlets at Zion. Open daily - Monday thru Saturday, lunch 11-4, dinner 4pm – 9pm. Saturday, breakfast 8am - 10:30am, lunch 11am - 4pm, dinner 4pm - 9pm. Sunday, breakfast 8am - 10:30am, dinner 11am - 8pm.
EUREKA CASINO Mason Street Courtyard offers casual dining in a relaxing, comfortable and, most of all, fun restaurant atmosphere. Great option for breakfast, lunch or dinner, open 24 hours. Gregory’s Mesquite Grill is the finest dining restaurant in Mesquite. The awardwinning menu features an extensive wine list to compliment the delectable American cuisine. Pamper yourself in this enchanting and relaxing Great 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. KNEADERS BAKERY AND CAFÉ Award-winning bread, sandwiches, salads, pastries and breakfast all under one roof! Kneaders Bakery & Café, located in St. George, prides itself on doing things the right way. We bake all of our breads each day in-house using only a handful of natural ingredients. No preservatives or additives of any kind. We
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1688 Convention Center Drive East Off Bluff Street Exit, St. George • 435-634-9211 Across From The Dixie Center
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make our amazing sandwiches with that delicious bread and other wholesome ingredients like slow-roasted, hand pulled turkey that we roast every night. We offer gourmet salads, soups, smoothies and over 42 freshly-prepared pastries. Start your day off right with our world-famous All-You-Can-Eat Chunky Cinnamon French Toast. Mornings will never be the same again! Come home to Kneaders! 99 North Bluff Street St George, UT 84770 (435)767-9450 7am to 10pm (Monday thru Saturday) - Closed Sunday. Dine in, take out, drive through, or order online at kneaders.com NINJA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Experience the best in Japanese fine dining. At Ninja, talented chefs prepare and cook your steak and seafood at Hibachi grills while you watch, prepared individually to your liking. Serving you the finest quality authentic Japanese cuisine, while serving up a show as well!
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…Right here in St. George! Located at Ancestor Square 2 W. St. GeorGe Blvd. #12 St. GeorGe, Ut | 435.628.9538 Try our Second Location 435 N. 1680 e. #14 St. GeorGe, Ut | 435.251.9301 Open 7 Days a Week Call for Exact Hours Utah State Liquor Licensee
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Ninja’s Sushi Bar serves the freshest and widest variety of seafood available, made to order. Lunch & Dinner Mon – Sat. Serving Dinner from 3pm Sunday. Sake, wine & beer available. 245 Red Cliffs Drive, St. George. Also in Cedar City! Reservations accepted 435-656-8628, www.ninjastgeorge.com THE OUTLETS AT ZION While shopping The Outlets at Zion visit Mongolian BBQ, Outback Steakhouse, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Starbuck’s and Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop. 250 North Red Cliff Drive, St. George. 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,
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take-out or Delivery available at Pizza Factory (downtown) 435-628-1234, Pizza Factory Express (westside) 435634-1234 and Pizza Factory-Pineview (eastside) 435-688-2656. Southern Utah’s best pasta, freshest salads and soups are found at the Pasta Factory in Ancestor Square 435-674-3753. Custom-build your own Pasta meals by choosing from a variety of noodles, sauces and savory toppings, or enjoy one of our amazing entrees. Climate controlled patio dining and banquet room available. PLAYERS SPORTS GRILL A stylish yet relaxed restaurant boasts a modern-day American menu – USDA choice steaks, savory chicken dishes, burgers, pasta, pizza, salads and the best Philly cheese steak in town. Families will enjoy our casual atmosphere, while sports fans will enjoy watching major events and entertainment on 12 52” screens or the 120” big screen. Located off the Bluff Street exit, travel south on Convention Center Drive, Players is minutes from all hotels. Open 7 days, Monday – Thursday 11am -10pm,
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Friday – Saturday 11am – 11pm, Sunday 12pm – 9pm. Don’t miss the big game when in town! Full Utah Liquor License. 435-634-9211.
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 9am - 5pm, dinner Friday and Saturday 5pm 8pm. Dinner reservations recommended: 435-656-0165. www.xetava.com
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HELP TUACAHN ENRICH AND CHANGE LIVES! YOUR CONTRIBUTION MATTERS As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) arts and educational organization, Tuacahn depends on the generous contributions of our guests and supporters. Your financial contribution will help Tuacahn continue to enrich and change lives. You can make a donation as a part of your ticket purchase. For more information, including individual, corporate and foundation donations, please call Jeff Fisher, Executive Director – Development, at (435) 652-3305, or email jfisher@tuacahn.org. As a non-profit organization, your contribution is tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Check with your tax Advisor for details. NEW TUACAHN ARTS CENTER Tuacahn has raised almost $2 million toward $3.8 million Arts Center. This 19,000 square foot facility will allow Tuacahn to expand our educational and culturally enriching programs. Naming opportunities are available. For additional information, please call Jeff Fisher, Executive Director – Development, at (435) 652-3305, or email jfisher@tuacahn.org. TEE OFF FOR TUACAHN GOLF FUNDRAISER Thursday, August 13 at the exclusive Entrada Country Club. $250 per person or $1,000 per foursome. Ask about special benefits and hole sponsorships for corporate sponsors. Includes continental breakfast, golf, snacks, luncheon and prizes. All proceeds benefit Tuacahn’s Annual Fund. For information, please call (435) 652-3209 or email foundation@tuacahn.org. SIGNATURE SEATS AND SIGNATURE STONES Leave a lasting memory at Tuacahn by purchasing a Signature Stone ($500) or a Signature Seat ($1000) with your name/message for generations to enjoy. Join us for our GALA (June 12, 2015) and GOLF (Aug 13, 2015). Call Joe for more information 435-652-3209 or email him at jsmith@tuacahn.org
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