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a message from MICHAEL BALLAM Dear Friends, Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre’s Silver Anniversary season is a celebration of iconic genius. They are the supreme offerings in each of the forms of story-telling through music. Thank you for joining us. In 1993, when we experimented with the idea of an international festival producing opera, operetta and musicals, we had no idea we would still be going strong 25 years later. Since then we have expanded in so many ways: · We’ve gone from three major productions each season to six. · 1993 Our annual budget was $300,000. Today it is $4.5 million. · 1993 Through the generosity of Dr. R.L. Smith, we acquired the historic Dansante Building. · 1994 Hyrum & Gail Smith and Richard & Judith Winward provided a capitalization fund of $2.5 million to facilitate and expand the Festival for these 25 years. · 1995 Larry H. & Gail Miller donated 197 apartment units to house a majority of the 300-plus seasonal Utah Festival employees and generate income sufficient to procure housing for the remaining 100 employees during the summer. · 1997 Larry H. & Gail Miller renovated the iconic Dansante Building, built in 1900, creating the home for the Festival’s executive offices and rehearsal spaces. · 1997 We created Opera By Children, which has empowered 80,000 students to create their own stories, libretti, music, costumes, and scenery to be printed and performed throughout the states of Utah, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Missouri. · 2008 We founded the Utah Festival Academy, an adult/continuing education program offering over 50 classes to more than 3,000 participants. They are taught by experts in various performing arts fields to enhance the Festival experience in July and August. · 2009 Founded the Utah Festival Conservatory of the Performing Arts offering over 30 classes to more than 200 students from ages 4-18 in singing, dancing, acting and technical theatre year-round. · 2010 Began the Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards, a celebratory competition with over 2,000 Utah high school students participating that culminates in a gala event each year. Our 2017 awards presentation was held in the George S & Dolores Doré Eccles Theatre in Salt Lake City. · 2012 Through the generosity of Vern Buehler, we acquired the adjacent property north of the Dansante for future expansion. · 2016 with the generosity of Larry H. & Gail Miller, Michael & Laurie Ballam, George S & Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, Ted & Elizabeth Schmidt, John & Nancy Schellkopf, Mike & Shari Ohman, the Utah State Legislature and Roy and Carol Christensen, the Historic Utah Theatre was acquired, expanded, renovated and enhanced to become one of the finest multi-use performing arts centers imaginable. It has been a wonderfully fulfilling journey over the past quarter-century. as we have been striving to Elevate People Through Ennobling Artistic Experiences. We could not have done it without you.
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The official piano of Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre is Kawai. The Ellen Eccles Theatre is owned by the City of Logan, managed and operated by Cache Valley Center for the Arts, an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. REX is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com SEUSSICAL-THEATRE YOUNG AUDIENCES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International [MTI]. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, New York, NY. Tel: 212-5414684. Fax: 212-397-4684. www.mtishows.com THE MUSIC MAN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International [MTI]. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, New York, NY. Tel: 212-541-4684. Fax: 212-3974684 www.mtishows.com THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International [MTI]. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, New York, NY. Tel: 212-541-4684. Fax: 212-397-4684. www.mtishows.com
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THE CAST The Cat in the Hat Stefan Espinosa JoJo Chloe Rose Allen Horton the Elephant W. Lee Daily Gertrude McFuzz Olivia Yokers Mayzie La Bird Jessica Gruver Sour Kangaroo / Young Roo Jazmine Olwalia Wickersham 1 / Mayor Jake Nusbaum Wickersham 2 Morgan Blanchard Wickersham 3 / Yertle / Grinch Michael Colman Mrs. Mayor Taylor Mitchell Bird Girl 1 Emily Kramm Bird Girl 2 Mia Mekjian Bird Girl 3 Aiden Ankli Thing 1 Kathleen Thomas Thing 2 Allyssa Warner Elephant Bird Sebastian Espinosa The Ensemble Bethany Anderson, Christian Clarke, Mackenzie Knudsen, Lauren Rasmussen Production Stage Manager Assistant Stage Managers
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SEUSSICALTM Synopsis Act I. A strange red-and-white-striped hat appears on an empty stage. A Girl enters and is drawn toward the magical hat. The Cat in the Hat suddenly materializes! “You’ve got quite a mind for your age,” quips the Cat. Famous characters are introduced: Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, the Whos of Whoville, Mayzie La Bird, the Sour Kangaroo and the Citizens of the Jungle of Nool. The Girl and the Cat use their imaginations to transport everyone to the Jungle of Nool as the adventures begin. Horton hears a distant cry for help and follows the sound to a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. There are people living here, so small they can’t be seen – the tiny citizens of Whoville. Horton places Whoville safely onto a soft clover just as Sour Kangaroo and her baby arrive. The Sour Kangaroo thinks Horton is crazy for talking to a speck of dust and mocks him for his delusions. The rascally Wickersham Brothers join in the fun of teasing Horton. The one person who stands up for Horton is his neighbor Gertrude McFuzz. As Horton is left alone with his clover, the Cat throws the Girl into the story – she becomes Jojo, daughter to Mr. Mayor and Mrs. Mayor of Whoville who are both unhappy with Jojo because her “Thinks” have gotten her into trouble at school. They tell her to take a bath and go to bed, but Jojo’s imagination turns her bathtub into McEligott’s Pool, full of fantastical fish! Horton sits alone, guarding the clover. Horton and Jojo hear each other and become friends when they realize their imaginations are alike. In another part of the jungle, Gertrude believes Horton doesn’t notice her because of her small and uninteresting tail. Mayzie offers advice which leads Gertrude to Doctor Dake and his pills for “amayzing” feathers. The Wickersham Brothers decide to steal the clover with Whoville on it. A chase ensues through the Jungle of Nool. The Wickershams eventually hand off the clover to “a black-bottomed eagle named Vlad Vladikoff” who flies off with the clover and drops it directly onto an enormous field of clover.
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Act II. Horton begins looking for the Whos, clover by clover. Gertrude has followed the chase and arrives with her new, incredibly huge tail, determined to tell Horton how she feels. Horton is oblivious and Gertrude leaves, rejected and sad. Mayzie La Bird calls to Horton. She’s bored to death and convinces him to sit on the nest while she takes a brief vacation. Seasons pass, and Horton is still sitting on the egg. The Whos are still lost in the clover, and Gertrude still cannot get Horton to notice her and her new tail. Hunters arrive, capture Horton and the egg, and take him away. Horton is taken to New York where he is auctioned off to the circus. The traveling circus lands in Palm Beach where we find Mayzie vacationing under a palm tree. She decides she needs a change of scenery and heads to the circus where she finds Horton. He begs her to take back the egg, but Mayzie decides Horton would be a better parent than she could ever be. Horton accepts the responsibility even though he worries about Jojo and the Whos. Gertrude finds Horton asleep in his cage. She has managed to get rid of her unwieldy tail and has journeyed great distances to rescue him. She has great news – she has found the Whos’ clover! Horton realizes Gertrude is amazing. Just as Horton finds the Whos, the Sour Kangaroo and the Wickersham Brothers show up and make a citizen’s arrest. They take Horton back to the Jungle of Nool where he is put on trial “for talking to a speck and sitting on an egg.” Judge Yertle the Turtle sentences Horton to the Nool Asylum for the Criminally Insane and the speck of dust is ordered to be boiled in oil. Horton tells the Whos they must yell to be heard. The Whos make as much noise as they can, but only Horton can hear them. Suddenly, Jojo comes up with a Think: a new word to shout that will be heard by everyone--YOPP! At the last minute, all the animals of Nool hear Jojo’s cry and Whoville is saved. Just then, the egg hatches and all are astonished to see that it’s...an Elephant Bird! Horton looks to Gertrude for help, realizing she is his “one true friend in the universe.” She says, “You teach him earth and I will teach him sky.” The Cat hints that many more adventures are likely to occur “if you open your mind, oh, the thinks you will find.” All the characters vanish, leaving The Girl alone onstage with the red-and-white-striped hat.
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Book by SHERMAN YELLEN Originally produced on Broadway by Richard Adler in association with Roger Berlind and Edward Downe, Jr. Sung in English with projected titles
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THE PLAYERS Henry VIII Michael Ballam Director / Will Somers, The Fool Stefan Espinosa The Courtiers: Comus / King Francis Kevin Nakatani Mark Smeaton / Guard / Courtier Brian Skoog Cardinal Wolsey / Guard / Courtier Errik M. Hood The Wives: Catherine of Aragon / Lady of the Court Holly Sorensen Anne Boleyn / Lady of the Court Kristin K. Vogel Lady Jane / Lady of the Court Kathleen Farrar Buccleugh Queen Claude / Lady Margaret / Katherine Parr Cabiria Jacobsen The Children: Princess Mary / Lady of the Court Jessica Mirshak Princess Elizabeth / Lady of the Court / Page Aiden Ankli Prince Edward / The Dauphin / Page Lily Virginia Allen Associate Choreographer Fight Choreographer Production Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Production Assistant Special Effects Consultant
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REX Synopsis Act I. In 1520 at “The Field of Cloth of Gold” in Calais, France A peace treaty has been organized by Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop of York. Henry VIII, king of England is there with his wife, Catherine of Aragon, daughter Mary and a large part of his court, including his fool, Will Somers, and court musician Mark Smeaton with whom he shares his latest song composition, “No Song More Pleasing,” which charms and delights everyone present. At the meeting with King Francis of France, Henry meets Anne Boleyn and immediately becomes smitten with her. Having failed to produce a male heir with his wife Catherine, Henry considers divorcing her and marrying Anne. Henry’s court astrologer, Comus, along with Will Somers, Mark Smeaton and Cardinal Wolsey humorously lament Henry’s notorious wandering eye in “The Chase,” leaving Henry to pluck the petals from a daisy to prophesy the outcome of his desire for Anne. Catherine refuses to grant Henry a divorce, so he founds the Church of England, and thus divorces and banishes Catherine. Passionately in love, Henry and Anne admit they cannot bear to be “Away From You,” but after their marriage things sour when Anne gives birth, not to a son, but to daughter “Elizabeth.” Things become further strained as Anne becomes intrigued with Mark Smeaton, and Henry with Jane Seymour, one of Anne’s ladies-in-waiting. Charges of treason against Anne and Smeaton are laid and they are found guilty. Shortly before her execution, Anne and Henry reflect on their time together, “So Much You Loved Me.” Will promises Anne that he will look after Elizabeth. Henry marries Jane Seymour and they have a son, Edward, but Jane dies in childbirth, leaving Henry conflicted as he rejoices in the arrival of his son, but questioning his methods in this pursuit. 20 minute intermission
Act II. Since the end of Act I, Henry has had three more wives: Anne of Cleves (divorced) and Catherine Howard (executed), and is now married to Katharine Parr, a matronly widow, who satisfies the elder Henry’s need for companionship. Edward is now 10, Elizabeth is a healthy young woman, and joined by their half-sister, Mary, they celebrate “Christmas at Hampton Court.” Francis of France arrives to discuss the terms for peace and brings Henry a gift: pear trees from Anjou, a rare fruit that comes to maturity once every 10 years. Following a ferocious altercation with Elizabeth, Henry realizes that he admires her regal courage and she is the “son” he never had; but to love and admire her duly, it must be “From Afar” and he banishes her from the kingdom. Will Somers cheers Elizabeth up, then proceeds to humorously torment Comus, who is in the course of charting the worst prediction of his career: Edward will not live to maturity and Elizabeth will become a great leader. Henry falls ill and reflects on the events and motives in his life. While he is still determined to live to see the fruition of “The Pears of Anjou,” he dies. Elizabeth gives encouragement to the nervous Edward, telling him that with courage and determination, he will be a fine king “In Time.” Edward ascends to the throne, but in a final tableau, we see Henry’s realization and acceptance that Elizabeth will become the great ruler he had always wanted.
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THE MUSIC MAN Synopsis Act I. Professor Harold Hill has developed a reputation amongst traveling salesmen and none of it is good. In order to sell his band instruments and uniforms he promises to form local student bands. After he gets paid, he disappears with the money. At the Fourth of July celebration, Harold takes advantage of a disrupting prank to move in and sell his big idea. The Mayor continues to push for proper credentials, but Harold is slippery. Marian is the single and beautiful town librarian on a mission to debunk Harold’s identity. Her research pays off, but she withholds the evidence when she discovers Harold is helping her brother, Winthrop, to cure his speech impediment. With the exception of the Mayor, the town is now under Harold’s spell.
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Marian confesses that she has known Harold was a fake since the third day he was in town. The uniforms arrive but so does Charlie Cowell, the anvil salesman, Harold’s arch enemy. Marian tries to prevent Charlie from getting to the mayor, but is unsuccessful. She wants to warn Harold, but Charlie reaches him first. He still has time to run, but can’t. He’s in love with Marian. The Mayor enters with Charlie Cowell who tells the townspeople about Harold’s plan to leave town with their money without providing lessons for the boys’ band. After some anger on the part of the townspeople and some pleading from Harold, Harold convinces the boys to give playing a try. He gives them the upbeat, and miraculously they are able to play a barely recognizable Minuet in G. The townspeople are thrilled.
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An opera in three acts Music by Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, based on “Madame Butterfly” by John Luther Long Production Sponsored by:
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THE CAST Cho-Cho-San Kristin K. Vogel Lt. Pinkerton Nelson Ebo Suzuki Holly Sorensen Sharpless Errik M. Hood Goro Darian Clonts Prince Yamadori Markel Reed The Bonze Kevin Nakatani The Imperial Comissioner Jeremy Carlos Gussin Kate Pinkerton Emily Dyer The Official Registrar Scott Ballantine Yakuside Trevor Mark Vanderzee Cousin Bronwyn White Mother Elizabeth Frey Aunt Jessica Mirshak Trouble EJ Mokhiber THE ENSEMBLE Corie Auger, Julie Benjamin, Errin Duane Brooks, Christine Browning, Kathleen Farrar Buccleugh, Emily J. Cottam, Emily Dyer, Elizabeth Frey, DonnaMarie Geddes, Benjamin Krutsch, Miriam Linkimer, Jessica Mirshak, Jazmine Olwalia, Lauren Shanley, Brian Skoog, Rebecca Soelberg, Nicholas Szoeke, Nicole Vander Does, Bronwyn White Chorus Master / Principal Pianist Stephen L. Carey Concertmaster Yenling Chen Secondary Pianist Sara Chiesa Assistant Director Kevin Nakatani Production Stage Manager Amelia Nordin Assistant Stage Managers Cat Tignor Hannah Schumacher
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MADAMA BUTTERFLY Synopsis Act I. A Japanese house and garden, overlooking Nagasaki Harbor, 1900 Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton, an American naval officer, has decided to lease a house from Goro, a marriage broker. Three servants, including the housemaid Suzuki, are included in the agreement. Goro has also arranged for a temporary wife while Pinkerton is in Japan. The marriage is as flexible as the 999-year lease—it can be broken at any time. Pinkerton weds the 15-year-old Japanese girl, Cio-Cion-San (Madama Butterfly), who expects marriage to be a lifetime commitment and has secretly accepted Christianity in an attempt to adopt Pinkerton’s American culture. Cio-Cio-San’s uncle, the Bonze, is a Buddhist priest. He interrupts the wedding festivities and tells her family and friends to disown her because she renounced the religion of her ancestors. Pinkerton orders all the guests to leave, and they curse Butterfly as they go. She weeps bitterly, but Pinkerton comforts her and soon all is forgotten as the two express their love. 20 minute intermission
Act II. Three years later Suzuki tells Butterfly they have very little money left, but Butterfly assures her Pinkerton will return as promised “when the robins nest.” Sharpless arrives with a letter from Pinkerton, but is continually interrupted and cannot read it. Butterfly reveals Goro’s next plan to match her with his wealthy client, Prince Yamadori. Sharpless agrees, knowing that Pinkerton does not intend to see Butterfly again, even though he’s coming back to Nagasaki. Feeling betrayed, Butterfly introduces her son to Sharpless: for now he is called Sorrow, but when his father returns his name will be Joy. The harbor cannon announces the arrival of a ship. Butterfly discovers it is Pinkerton’s and is overjoyed. She and Suzuki spread cherry blossoms throughout the house and they include Sorrow as they begin their vigil.
Act III. Early the next morning An exhausted Butterfly sings a lullaby to her son. Sharpless arrives with Pinkerton and his new American wife, Kate, who are hoping to adopt Sorrow and take him to America. Pinkerton, filled with remorse, cannot bear to face his beautiful Butterfly. Kate meets Butterfly and asks for the child. She promises to treat him with affection and care. Butterfly says she will only give him to Pinkerton. She prepares to end her own life, but is interrupted by the appearance of her son. She tells Sorrow she hopes he will remember her, but never know that she died for him. Cio-Cio-San gives the child a little flag to play with and blindfolds him. Returning to her task, she stabs herself. Pinkerton rushes in with Sharpless. As he kneels over the dying CioCio-San, she gestures toward their son.
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A comic opera in two acts Music by Arthur Sullivan and Libretto by W.S. Gilbert Production Sponsored by:
THE ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION THE FAYE SONNE STUCKI FAMILY Sung in English with projected titles Conductor James M. Bankhead Director Brad A. Carroll Set Designer Robert Little Costume Designer Amanda Profaizer Lighting Designer Chris Wood Wig and Make Up Designer Melyssa Swensen Sound Designer Carl J. Whitaker THE CAST Major-General Stanley Curt Olds The Pirate King Ezekiel Andrew Frederic Edward Brennan Mabel Oliva Yokers Ruth Cabiria Jacobsen
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Sergeant of Police Kevin Nakatani Samuel Markel Reed Edith Elizabeth Frey Kate Jessica Mirshak Isabel Kathleen Farrar Buccleugh THE ENSEMBLE Corie Auger, Scott Ballantine, Morgan Blanchard, Errin Duane Brooks, Christine Browning, Darian Clonts, Emily Dyer, Jeremy Carlos Gussin, Benjamin Krutsch, Julian Mendoza, Katelin Ruzzamenti, Brian Skoog, James Conrad Smith, Rebecca Soelberg, Brad Summers, Nicholas Szoeke, Trevor Mark Vanderzee, Bryce Wagner Chorus Master Stephen L. Carey Concertmaster Yenling Chen Principal Pianist Sara Chiesa Assistant Director Alec TerBerg Production Stage Manager Ashley J. Pollard Assistant Stage Managers Cathy Fazio Hannah Schumacher Dance Captain Katelin Ruzzamenti
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THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Synopsis Act I. The pirates are celebrating Frederic’s twenty-first birthday. He has finished his apprenticeship and is now a full-fledged pirate. Some years earlier, Ruth, Frederic’s nurse, mistakenly bound him to serve a pirate instead of a pilot. Frederic abhors this occupation, but due to an absurdly over-developed sense of duty, he has refused to leave it until his service is completed. Now he invites the pirates to return to civilization with him, but their king points out that piracy is comparatively honest when contrasted with respectability. Frederic has never laid eyes on any woman other than the middle-aged, plain Ruth, who has remained by his side, and whom he thinks is beautiful. His view changes when he spies the comely daughters of the Major-General Stanley arriving for a picnic on the beach. Frederic begs one of them to take pity and marry him. He finds Mabel most willing, and the two sing a duet. The pirates return, kidnap the girls, and declare their immediate intentions of being “conjugally matrimonified.” The girls are saved by the arrival of the Major-General. His patter song extols his knowledge in all fields except military science. He throws himself on the mercy of the pirates, declaring himself to be an orphan, and the tender-hearted pirates agree not to take his daughters. 20 minute intermission
Act II. A ruined chapel by moonlight In the ruins of a chapel the Major-General has purchased to add luster to his ancestry, his daughters are trying to comfort him. He is suffering from a guilty conscience because he lied to the pirates about being an orphan and has brought shame upon his ancestors-by-purchase who lie buried in the nearby graveyard. Frederic, now allied with his fiancée, Mabel, and the Major-General declare their intentions to exterminate the pirates. Frederic’s change of view again stems from his sense of duty, this time to Mabel’s family and to society in general. The pirate king and Ruth return to tell him that he must rejoin the pirates, however, because a slight error in calculation was made and he is not yet free from his servitude. The wording of the contract that bound him to the pirates stipulated his twenty-first birthday, not his twenty-first year. Since Frederic was born on the 29th of February in a leap year, he will not reach his twenty-first birthday until 67 years hence, in 1940. Mabel agrees to wait for him until he is once again free in 1940 and resolves to lead the police expedition against the pirates herself, and against Frederic, whose sense of duty has once again brought about a change of alliance. The police arrive prepared for battle and lose to the pirates in less than three bars of music, but the pirates promptly surrender when the name of Queen Victoria is invoked. Ruth saves the day by revealing that the pirates are really misguided noblemen. Realizing the boost this could give to his social position, the Major-General urges the ex-pirates to resume their legislative duties and marry his large family of daughters on the spot.
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THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME JULY 8, 14, 21*, 27*, 29, & AUGUST 3, 5, 8, 2017 (*matinee)
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Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Peter Parnell
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film Sung in English with projected titles Conductor Karen Keltner Director / Choreographer Brad A. Carroll Set Designer Tim Case Costume Designer Mallory Maria Prucha Lighting Designer Chris Wood Wig and Make Up Designer Melyssa Swensen Sound Designer Carl J. Whitaker
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THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME THE CAST (in order of appearance) Dom Claude Frollo Kevin Nakatani Jehan Frollo James Conrad Smith Florika Taylor Mitchell Father Dupin Trevor Mark Vanderzee Quasimodo Ezekiel Andrew Clopin Trouillefou Stefan Espinosa Phoebus de Martin Edward Brennan Frederic Charlus Nicholas Szoeke Esmeralda Jessica Gruver King Louis XI Jeremy Carlos Gussin Madame Nicole Vander Does Saint Aphrodisius W. Lee Daily THE ENSEMBLE
Scott Ballantine, Morgan Blanchard, Errin Duane Brooks, Darian Clonts, Michael Colman, Jeremy Carlos Gussin, Levi Hopkins, Emily Kramm, Mia Mekjian, Julian Mendoza, Taylor Mitchell, Jake Nusbaum, Markel Reed, Katelin Ruzzamenti, James Conrad Smith, Elisabeth Spencer, Brad Summers, Nicholas Szoeke, Nicole Vander Does, Trevor Mark Vanderzee, Bryce Wagner, Bronwyn White
Chorus Master / Principal Pianist Dallas K Heaton Concertmaster Florence Wang Conrad Assistant Director Alec TerBerg Assistant Choreographer Bryce Wagner Fight Choreographer Stefan Espinosa Production Stage Manager Heather Patterson Assistant Stage Managers Sam Burke Dani O’Callahan
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Synopsis Act I. It is the Feast of Fools, a day when all – even criminals (or worse, gypsies) – are free to roam the streets of Paris without fear of reprisal. In flashback, the archdeacon’s past is revealed. Frollo and his brother, Jehan, were taken in as orphans by the cathedral priests. Frollo thrived under the strict rules, but the much wilder Jehan eventually took up with gypsies. Frollo was later summoned to his estranged brother’s deathbed. Jehan asked Frollo to care for his gypsy baby. Frollo reluctantly agreed and named the deformed child Quasimodo (“half-formed”). Frollo kept Quasimodo secluded in the bell tower, where he is now the lonely, but staunchly obedient, bell-ringer at Notre Dame. In the square, Clopin leads the gypsies in their annual takeover of Paris just as Captain Phoebus de Martin arrives from the battlefront to assume command of the Cathedral Guard. The mob surrounds Quasimodo and beats him. The beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda, rescues Quasimodo. Concerned about Quasimodo’s welfare, Esmeralda ventures into the cathedral where Frollo, still overwhelmed by her beauty, offers her sanctuary and spiritual guidance. He cannot stop thinking about her and roams the streets in darkness. One night, he sees her in a tavern and convinces himself that she is a demon who has been sent to tempt his soul. He convinces King Louis XI to put out a warrant for her death. Frollo has Phoebus arrested, then stabs him and blames Esmeralda. 20 minute intermission
Act II. The choir sings the Entr’acte in Latin. In the bell tower, Esmeralda implores Quasimodo to hide the wounded Phoebus. He agrees, and she offers him an amulet that will show him where she hides. Frederic interrupts to reveal that the soldiers have found the gypsy lair, and Frollo declares they will attack at dawn. Quasimodo and the injured Phoebus use the amulet to find Esmeralda before Frollo does. Phoebus and Quasimodo are captured by the gypsies. Esmeralda intervenes, and they warn of Frollo’s impending attack. Phoebus and Esmeralda plan a life together while Quasimodo watches, heartbroken. Frollo barges in, sends Quasimodo back to the tower and arrests Esmeralda and Phoebus. Esmeralda and Phoebus spend their final night alive together in prison. Esmeralda is tied to a wooden stake. Frollo again offers to save her if she will be his. Her steadfast refusal enrages him, and he lights the pyre himself. Quasimodo swoops down to free her and claims sanctuary. When the Cathedral Guard breaks down the church doors, Quasimodo pours molten lead on them. Quasimodo returns to Esmeralda, who declares him a good friend before she dies in his arms. Frollo tries to comfort him, but he finally sees the archdeacon for the monster he is and throws him from the tower to his death. Phoebus arrives and collapses on Esmeralda’s body in grief.
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CONCERTS THE PIANISTS! JULY 12 | 1:00 PM ELLEN ECCLES THEATRE Enjoy an afternoon of dazzling piano works by Mozart, Poulenc, and Piazzolla, as well as enchanting waltzes from your favorite Disney classics and more. Featuring this year’s ensemble of talented pianists in an unforgettable combo of precision, showmanship, and fun. Who knows what mayhem may ensue! Pianists | Stephen L. Carey, Sara Chiesa, Dallas K Heaton, and Gabriella Roderer INTERNATIONAL OPERA COMPETITION SEMIS | JULY 11 | 1:00 PM FINALS | JULY 25 | 1:00 PM UTAH THEATRE Utah Festival hosts more than 20 extraordinarily talented artists in a world-class opera competition of Italian repertoire by the greats—Rossini, Donizetti, Verdi, Puccini and more. Join us first for the Semifinal round as only a handful are chosen. Then experience the excitement of the thrilling Final round where YOU will have the chance to help select the winner who heads to Alessandria, Italy to compete at the international level. TRIBUTE TO SHELDON HARNICK JULY 19 | 7:30 PM ELLEN ECCLES THEATRE A special evening with Oscar, Tony, and Pulitzer-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick. Featuring highlights from his legendary career including songs from Fiddler on the Roof, She Loves Me, and more! Hear from Sheldon as he recounts the stories behind the songs you’ve known and loved performed by Utah Festival’s orchestra and soloists, with Maestro Karen Keltner at the helm and hosted by Founding General Director Michael Ballam.
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CONCERTS VERDI REQUIEM AUGUST 2 | 7:30 PM ELLEN ECCLES THEATRE Utah Festival’s orchestra and soloists in collaboration with the American Festival Chorus perform one of Verdi’s greatest works. Widely considered a work of genius for its dramatic intensity and melodic expressiveness. The work explores the powerful emotions of fear, loss and sorrow, as well as forgiveness and mercy. Conducted by Dr. Craig Jessop. SOLOISTS Soprano | Kristin K. Vogel Mezzo | Holly Sorensen Tenor | Nelson Ebo Bass | Clayton Brainerd
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2017 season SPONSORS 2017 Season Sponsored by:
PRODUCTION SPONSORS SEUSSICAL Alan and Jeanne Hall Foundation KSL News Radio FM 100
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation C. Comstock Clayton Foundation
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Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation
THE MUSIC MAN Sandefur Schmidt Cache Valley Bank Media One of Utah
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE The Anschutz Foundation The Faye Sonne Stucki Family
MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Richard and Moonyeen Anderson Bryan D. and Gayle N. Burr
SUPERTITLES
Richard and Moonyeen Anderson
PREVIEW PERFORMANCES ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
CAFÉ DES ARTISTES Marc and Heidi Ensign
MEDIA SPONSORS BYU Broadcasting • Cache Valley Radio Group • Flaire • FM 100 • KSL Radio Media One of Utah • Mills Publishing • Q Salt Lake Magazine • Salt Lake City Weekly Salt Lake Magazine • Utah.com • Utah Public Radio
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2017 season SPONSORS COMMUNITY SPONSORS MICHAEL AND LAURIE BALLAM
ROY AND CAROL CHRISTENSEN Adobe • American Festival Chorus • Christopher Ballam Judy Brady and Drew W. Browning • W. Boyd Christensen Ben and Mayra Clawson • Cook Martin Poulson • Tonita and Paul Crookston Dominion Questar Corporation • Sue Ellis • Donna and Ralph Friz Florence J. Gillmore Foundation • Robert and Anne Gregerson Charles and Kathie Horman • M. Craig and Becky Johns • Deon and Helen Johnson Aaron and DeAnn Lichfield • Maverik, Inc. • Craig and Ada Mortenson F. Neal and Ann Mortenson • Dr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Rallison Marty and Carolyn Rasmussen – Nebeker Family Foundation • River Heights City Rotary Club of Cache Valley Morning • Nancy Schellkopf Robert D. Wallace • Young Toyota Scion Cache Valley Women’s Center • Café Sabor • Lee’s Marketplace Peck Hadfield Baxter & Moore • Square One Printing
EDUCATION PROGRAMS Opera by Children Utah Festival Academy Utah Festival Conservatory of the Performing Arts Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards
EDUCATION SPONSORS Utah State Legislature/Board of Education • Cache County RAPZ and Restaurant Tax ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. • Michael and Laurie Ballam • Vanessa Ballam Council for Investment in Education • Charles and Kathie Horman Phil and Darlene Espinosa • Stefan Espinosa • Maverik, Inc.
UTAH HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS SPONSORS Domo Broadway at the Eccles Education Fund • Chevron • Zions Bank Delta Air Lines • Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake • Daynes Music
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2017 season CONTRIBUTORS 2017 Season Sponsor Utah Festival expresses deepest appreciation to our donors for their loyal and generous support. This list represents donations received from June 1, 2016 through June 1, 2017. ORDER OF THE MUSE $500,000 to $1,000,000 Michael & Laurie Ballam**
Bryan & Gayle Burr Cache Valley Radio Group* Cook Martin Poulson* Tonita and Paul Crookston Florence J. Gillmor LEGACY Foundation $100,000 to $499,999 Robert & Anne Gregerson Cache County RAPZ/ Restaurant Tax Allocation Alan & Jeanne Hall Foundation Cache Valley Vistors Bureau Charles & Kathie Horman** Roy & Carol Christensen Friends of the Festival The Church of Jesus Christ Deon & Helen Johnson* of Latter-day Saints Aaron & DeAnn Lichfield* Foundation Mills Publishing* • Beneficial Life Craig and Ada Mortenson Insurance Company F. Neal & Ann Mortenson • Bonneville Sandefur Schmidt – Friends International Corp. of the Festival • Deseret Book Company • Deseret Management In memory of Louise Childs Watts - by her daughter Corp. Judy Watts Brady • Deseret News Young Toyota Scion* Publishing Company • The Joseph Smith GRAND IMPRESARIO Memorial Building Restaurants & Catering $5,000 to $9,999 • Deseret Digital Media BYU Broadcasting* Cache Valley Bank • The Lion House Ben & Mayra Clawson* • KSL Broadcast Group C. Comstock Clayton State of Utah Legislature/ Foundation Utah Board of Education Council for Investment Zions Bank in Education – Ray & Marilyn Phillips ORPHEUS CLUB Dominion Questar Corp. $50,000 to $99,999 Sue Ellis The Anschutz Foundation Marc & Heidi Ensign – The George S. & Dolores Friends of the Festival Doré Eccles Foundation Donna & Ralph Friz ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. CIRCLE OF THE LYRE M. Craig & Becky Johns $25,000 to $49,999 Maverik, Inc. Richard & Moonyeen Marty & Carolyn Rasmussen Anderson – Nebeker Family Vanessa Ballam** Foundation W. Boyd Christensen Dr. & Mrs. Marvin L. Rallison FM 100* Estate of Kenneth A. Randall KSL Radio* River Heights City* Media One of Utah* Rotary Club of Cache Valley Nancy Schellkopf* Morning Salt Lake City Weekly* CIRCLE OF THE ROSE Salt Lake Magazine* $10,000 TO $24,999 The Faye Sonne Stucki Adobe Family Christopher Ballam* Robert D. Wallace – in honor Judy Brady & Drew W. of Sandefur Schmidt Browning
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Ed Pisacich – in memory of Eva Pisacich Q Salt Lake Magazine* Paul Riley – in honor of Dorothy Riley Lisa Saunderson* Theodore G. Schmidt Roland & Jeanie Squire** Celeste Suiter* Scott & Jan Theobald Flerida Uldrich Utah.com* Utah Festival Opera Guild Utah Public Radio* Clair Webb Ned & Gail Weinshenker – Friends of the Festival ARCHANGEL $500 to $999 Christine Allred Amy Atkinson Shari Badger Richard & Donna Borden Elaine Brewster* Sue & Jay Brown LaNan Donovan* Every Blooming Thing* Mary Farley Aileen Freckleton Daniel Friedman Chuck & Lou Gay Doyle & Lila Geddes* Paul Guay Cheryl Henoch Keith Homer Fred & Sharon Hunsaker Kenneth & Margene Johnson Jordan School District* Jeanne Kesler R. Paul & Lorna Larsen Phillip R. Lowe* Bernice McCowin Marilyn Neilson Baunie Nelson Joseph P. Nichols Barbara D. Perry Theodore S. Perry Scott Phillips Bruce & Helen Posey Riverwoods Conference Center* Jessica Roderer* Walter & Marilyn Rudolph** Roy & Mary Samuelsen
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2017 Plays
June 29 to Oct. 21 As You Like It Shakespeare in Love Romeo and Juliet Guys and Dolls A Midsummer Night’s Dream Treasure Island The Tavern William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (abridged) How to Fight Loneliness
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2017 season CONTRIBUTORS FOUNDING CONTRIBUTORS As we celebrate our SILVER 25th ANNIVERSARY SEASON, we wish to acknowledge those whose vision and generosity were instrumental in Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre’s inception. The Modern Medicis $1,000,000 and above Anonymous Donors Michael and Laurie Ballam Larry H. and Gail Miller George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
Theodore G. and Elizabeth Schmidt Utah State Legislature Cache County RAPZ/Restaurant Tax Lorenzo’s Legacy $500,000 to $999,999 Mr. and Mrs. Roy Christensen James LeVoy Sorenson Foundation
Marie Eccles Caine Foundation Zions Bank Renaissance Reborn $250,000 to $499,999 Jack and Deanne Parson Dr. and Mrs. R.L. Smith
UTAH THEATRE RESTORATION We wish to thank the following organizations and individuals who have contributed to the restoration of the historic Utah Theatre and the donation, installation, and upkeep of the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. The Anschutz Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Roy Christensen Deluxe Corporation Foundation George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
Logan City Gail Miller Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation Mike and Shari Ohman
Theodore G. and Elizabeth Schmidt John and Nancy Schellkopf Sorenson Legacy Foundation Utah State Legislature Zions Bank
Lizetta Seely Bush Jennifer Davis Ron & Margaret Davis Sacha Davis Todd Davis Dawson Electric Doris Dawson Elbert A. Dawson III
Russell & Barbara Fjeldsted The Hansen Family Ashley Jones James & Qing Deng Jones Jim Jones Kevin L. Jones Jeanne B. Kesler Lorraine Mackay
Raymond Real Estate Raymond Construction Mollie Shaffer Tonga Titcomb Norman & Virginia Wright Earl & Corinne Wunderli
MUSIC LIBRARY Our library was created in 1996 when we received the Maughan and Dorothy McMurdie Music Library. We thank the following individuals who have donated their significant collections to our music library: Bernice Baugh Brigham Young University/KBYU Vera Broughton Scammon S.E. Clark Brigitta Clyde Tod Fitzpatrick Chuck & Lou Gay Lorraine Hammond
Eastman & Anne Hatch Kathy & Karl Dean Hess Arthur & Doris Holmgren Family Henry Holt Lyman & Ida-Marie Jensen Miles & Janet Jensen Dr. Revis Lewis William & Nina W. Matheson
Sharon Mayberry Maughan & Dorothy McMurdie Walter Rudolph Dr. & Mrs. James Seaver Ray Somers Edwin Stafford F. Eugene & Marcia Tueller Peggy L. Tueller
VERA SCAMMON MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND The Vera Scammon Memorial Endowment Fund was created in 2008 by Michael Ballam, Founding General Director of Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre. This perpetual fund is intended to honor the memory of Vera Scammon, a brilliant soprano, generous teacher, and extraordinary woman who deeply touched the lives of many. The fund will be used to continue Vera’s work in blessing the lives of young singers. We thank the following contributors: Ruth Baker Michael & Laurie Ballam Sue Brown Gail & John Carpenter Janelle Erbschloe Brenda Frye Carl & Linda Gardner
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Margaret Rush Hankins George & Amy Hill John & Amy Lawton Thomas & Alice Lindblom Miriam Ruth Linkimer Horan & McConaty Robert Miller
Daniel & Heather Narducci Bernard & Hele Nefkens Judith & John Pogge The Rackley Family Art & Patricia Van Dyck Alan & Elizabeth Whaley Lorraine E. Whiteman
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2017 season CONTRIBUTORS HOSPITALITY Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre is grateful to the following people who have provided housing, security, transportation, and hospitality for our artists during the season. Michael & Laurie Ballam Gary & Nancy Griffin Marc & Heidi Ensign
Justin Hamilton, Café Sabor Young Toyota Scion Mike & Lynda Stauffer
USHERS AND VOLUNTEERS We appreciate the volunteers who donate their valuable time to assist us in many ways during the festival. We join our patrons in thanking the Ellen Eccles Theatre usher corps for their expertise and professionalism. LEAVE A LEGACY We express sincere gratitude for individuals who, through estate planning, have left a legacy of support for Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre. • Margueritte Caldwell Estate • Glenn Howard and Karen Fugal Peterson Charitable Remainder Unitrust • Gary and Nancy Griffin Charitable Remainder Trust
• Lynne Paoletti Estate • Kenneth Randall Bequest • Donna Loy Gossner Fund • Louise Childs Watts Estate
If you are interested in leaving a legacy through estate planning or are interested in receiving information about planned giving options and tax benefits, please contact our Development Office at 435-750-0300 Ext. 109. ADOPT AN ARTIST Charles & Kathie Horman are sponsoring the following artists: Curt Olds who plays “Harold Hill” in The Music Man and “Major-General Stanley” in The Pirates of Penzance. Ezekiel Andrew who plays “The Pirate King” in The Pirates of Penzance and “Quasimodo” in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. If you are interested in sponsoring an artist, please contact our Development Office at 435-750-0300 Ext 109 or email: Lgeddes@ufomt.org
2017 PROFILES CONDUCTORS *UFOMT Debut Karen Keltner Conductor, Hunchback, Music Man, Tribute to Sheldon Harnick San Diego, California / South Bend, Indiana 21st UFOMT Season ALSO: Hawaii Opera Theatre, San Diego Opera, l’Opera du Rhin (Strasbourg, France) Dallas K Heaton Conductor, Rex | Coach / Chorus Master / Pianist, Hunchback | Pianist, The Pianists! Logan, Utah 9th UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah State University, Utah Opera, Opera Idaho James M. Bankhead Conductor, Pirates North Logan, Utah 4th UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah State University, Sam Houston State University, The United States Air Force Band, Washington DC Nicolas Giusti* Conductor, Butterfly Orem, Utah ALSO: Montecarlo Opera House, Rossini Opera Festival, Opera Idaho
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Michael Ballam Founding General Director | Henry VIII, Rex Logan, Utah 25th UFOMT Season ALSO: Chicago Lyric Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, San Francisco Opera, Dallas Opera Ezekiel Andrew Quasimodo, Hunchback | The Pirate King, Pirates Hattiesburg, Mississippi 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi Opera
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Aiden Ankli* Elizabeth, Rex | Bird Girl, Seussical | Ensemble, Music Man Benton Harbor, Michigan ALSO: New London Barn Playhouse, Interlochen Shakespeare Festival, Ithaca College Corie Auger* Ensemble, Pirates, Butterfly, Music Man Grand Rapids, Michigan ALSO: Opera Grand Rapids, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Cedar Rapids Opera Vanessa Ballam Marian Paroo, Music Man | Director, Seussical Logan, Utah 11th UFOMT Season ALSO: Anchorage Opera, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Theatre Under the Stars Scott Ballantine* Oliver Hix, Music Man | Official Registrar, Butterfly | Ensemble, Hunchback, Pirates Boston, Massachusetts ALSO: Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Steamboat, The Boston Conservatory Julie Benjamin* Ensemble, Butterfly Nibley, Utah ALSO: American Festival Chorus, Old Barn Community Theater, Sevier Oratorio Society Morgan Blanchard* Wickersham, Seussical | Ensemble, Hunchback, Music Man, Pirates Rye, New Hampshire ALSO: Ogunquit Playhouse, New London Barn Playhouse, Ithaca College Clayton Brainerd* Bass Soloist, Verdi Requiem Portland, Oregon ALSO: The Metropolitan Opera, Seattle Opera, Mormon Tabernacle Choir
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2017 PROFILES Edward Brennan Frederic, Pirates | Phoebus de Martin, Hunchback New Lenox, Illinois 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: University of Illinois, Southland Area Theater Ensemble, Sinfonietta Bel Canto Errin Duane Brooks Ensemble, Music Man, Hunchback, Pirates, Butterfly Detroit, Michigan 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: New Harlem Productions, New Amsterdam Opera, Michigan Opera Theater Christine Browning* Maud Dunlop, Music Man | Ensemble, Pirates, Butterfly Beavercreek, Ohio ALSO: PORTopera, Center for Contemporary Opera, Manhattan School of Music Kathleen Farrar Buccleugh* Lady Jane, Rex | Isabel, Pirates | Ensemble, Butterfly Birmingham, Alabama ALSO: Opera Birmingham, St. Petersburg Opera, Red Mountain Theatre Company Kathryn Burtenshaw Ensemble, Butterfly North Logan, Utah 3rd UFOMT Season ALSO: American Festival Singers, Music Theatre West Darian Clonts Goro, Butterfly | Ensemble, Hunchback, Pirates Atlanta, Georgia 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Atlanta Opera, Indiana University Opera Theater, The Princeton Festival Michael Colman* Wickersham, Grinch, Yertle, Seussical | Olin Britt, Music Man | Ensemble, Hunchback Kansas City, Kansas ALSO: Virginia Opera, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Ash Lawn Opera
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2017 PROFILES Emily J. Cottam* Ensemble, Butterfly Kaysville, Utah ALSO: Utah State University, USU Opera Theatre
W. Lee Daily Horton the Elephant, Seussical | Marcellus Washburn, Music Man | St. Aphrodisius, Hunchback Orem, Utah 7th UFOMT Season ALSO: Lyric Repertory Company, Walnut Street Theatre, NETworks National Tours Emily Dyer* Kate Pinkerton, Ensemble, Butterfly | Mrs. Squires, Music Man | Ensemble, Pirates Cypress, California ALSO: Indiana University, Festival of the Arts BOCA, Oklahoma Mozart Festival Nelson Ebo* Lt. Pinkerton, Butterfly | Tenor Soloist, Verdi Requiem Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey ALSO: Teatro Comunale di Treviso Mario del Monaco, Teatro Comunale di Ferrara Claudio Abbado, International Brazilian Opera Company
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2017 PROFILES DonnaMarie Geddes* Ensemble, Butterfly Mesa, Arizona
Jessica Gruver* Esmeralda, Huchback | Mayzie La Bird, Seussical Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ALSO: Walnut Street Theatre, Arden Theatre, Bristol Riverside Theatre Jeremy Carlos Gussin* Imperial Commissioner, Butterfly | Louis XI, Ensemble, Hunchback | Ensemble, Pirates, Music Man Iowa City, Iowa ALSO: Indiana University, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Errik M. Hood* Sharpless, Butterfly | Cardinal Wolsey, Rex | Mayor Shinn, Music Man Dayton, Ohio ALSO: Utah State University, Dayton Opera, Opera Columbus
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2017 PROFILES Benjamin Krutsch* Ensemble, Pirates, Butterfly Springville, Utah ALSO: Utah State University, Caine Opera Outreach Quartet
Miriam Linkimer Ensemble, Butterfly Valparaiso, Indiana 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: National Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Linz Opera Austria Mia Mekjian* Zaneeta Shinn, Music Man | Bird Girl, Seussical | Ensemble, Hunchback Las Vegas, Nevada ALSO: Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, The Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville, San Francisco Shakespeare Festival Julian Mendoza* Ensemble, Hunchback, Pirates, Music Man Phoenix, Arizona ALSO: Arizona State University, Theater Works, Valley Youth Theatre Jessica Mirshak* Kate, Pirates | Aunt, Ensemble, Butterfly | Princess Mary, Rex New York, New York ALSO: Sarasota Opera, Pacific Opera Project, Opera San Luis Obispo
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Taylor Mitchell* Florika, Ensemble, Hunchback | Mrs. Mayor, Ensemble, Seussical | Ensemble, Music Man Columbus, Ohio ALSO: Alabama State University, Shadowbox Live Kevin Nakatani Dom Claude Frollo, Hunchback | Sergeant of Police, Pirates | Comus, King Francis, Rex | Assistant Director, The Bonze, Butterfly Redding, California 12th UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah Opera, Opera San José, West Bay Opera
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2017 PROFILES Jake Nusbaum* Wickersham, Mayor, Seussical | Ensemble, Hunchback, Music Man New York, New York ALSO: Ithaca College, Upright Citizens Brigade Curt Olds Major-General Stanley, Pirates | Professor Harold HIll, Music Man New York, New York 3rd UFOMT Season ALSO: New York City Opera, Utah Opera, Kentucky Opera, Atlanta Opera Jazmine Olwalia Sour Kangaroo / Young Kangaroo, Seussical | Ensemble, Hunchback, Butterfly Houston, Texas 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Moores Opera Center Megan Quitberg Ensemble, Butterfly Hyde Park, Utah 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: American Festival Chorus
Markel Reed* Samuel, Pirates | Yamadori, Butterfly | Ewart Dunlop, Music Man | Ensemble, Hunchback Charlotte, North Carolina ALSO: Utah Opera, Kentucky Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago Katelin Ruzzamenti Assistant Choreographer, Ethel Toffelmier, Music Man | Dance Captain, Ensemble, Pirates | Ensemble, Hunchback Riverside, California 4th UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah Opera, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Performance Riverside Lauren Shanley Ensemble, Butterfly River Heights, Utah 7th UFOMT Season ALSO: Music Theatre West, Cache Theatre Company, Utah State University
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Brian Skoog* Mark Smeaton, Rex | Jacey Squires, Music Man | Ensemble, Pirates, Butterfly Birmingham, Alabama ALSO: Central City Opera, Dayton Opera, Nashville Opera James Conrad Smith* Jehan Frollo, Hunchback | Charlie Cowell, Music Man | Ensemble, Pirates Pompton Plains, New Jersey ALSO: Indiana University, Montclair State University Rebecca Soelberg* Ensemble, Pirates, Butterfly, Music Man Eagle, Idaho ALSO: Utah State University, Nauvoo Young Performing Mission, Playmill Theatre Holly Sorensen* Suzuki, Butterfly | Catherine of Aragon, Rex | Mezzo Soloist, Verdi Requiem Salt Lake City, Utah ALSO: Utah Opera, St. Petersburg Opera, Carnegie Hall Elisabeth Spencer* Utah High School Musical Theatre Intern Recipient | Ensemble, Hunchback, Music Man Providence, Utah ALSO: Utah Festival Conservatory, Ridgeline High Brad Summers Ensemble, Hunchback, Pirates, Music Man Logan, Utah 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Caine College of the Arts, Savannah VOICE Festival, Music Theatre West Nicholas Szoeke* Constable, Ensemble, Music Man | Frederic Charlus, Ensemble, Hunchback | Ensemble, Pirates, Butterfly Humble, Texas ALSO: The Playhouse, Mobile Opera, Opera Saratoga
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2017 PROFILES Julie Hollist Terrill* Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn, Music Man Idaho Falls, Idaho ALSO: Utah State University, Cache Valley Visitors Bureau Nicole Vander Does* Alma Hix, Music Man | Madame, Ensemble, Hunchback | Ensemble, Butterfly Parker, Colorado ALSO: Utah State University Trevor Mark Vanderzee* Yakuside, Butterfly | Father Dupin, Ensemble, Hunchback | Ensemble, Pirates, Music Man Grand Rapids, Michigan ALSO: Chicago Summer Opera, Theo Ubique, Music Theatre Works Kristin K. Vogel Cio-Cio-San, Butterfly | Anne Boleyn, Rex | Soprano Soloist, Verdi Requiem Edmonds, Washington 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Tacoma Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, Natchez Opera Festival Bryce Wagner* Tommy Djilas, Music Man | Assistant Choreographer, Ensemble, Hunchback | Ensemble, Pirates Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania ALSO: Holland America, Lubbock Moonlight Musicals, Virginia Musical Theatre Bronwyn White* Cousin, Ensemble, Butterfly | Ensemble, Hunchback, Music Man Fort Worth, Texas ALSO: Natchez Opera Festival, Atlantic Music Festival, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Olivia Yokers* Mabel, Pirates | Gertrude McFuzz, Seussical Hamilton, Ohio ALSO: Virginia Opera, Ash Lawn Opera, Indiana University
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YOUNG PERFORMERS *UFOMT Debut Brigham David Allen* Winthrop Paroo, Music Man North Logan, Utah ALSO: Utah Festival Conservatory, Four Seasons Theatre Company, Pickleville Workshops Cannon Gregory Allen* Ensemble, Music Man North Logan, Utah ALSO: Utah Festival Conservatory, Four Seasons Theatre Company, Pickleville Workshops Chloe Rose Allen JoJo, Seussical North Logan, Utah 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah Festival Conservatory, Music Theatre West Lily Virginia Allen* Edward, Dauphin, Rex North Logan, Utah ALSO: Utah Festival Conservatory, Music Theatre West, Pickleville Workshops Bethany Anderson Ensemble, Seussical North Logan, Utah 3rd UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah Festival Conservatory, Sky High Players, Music Theatre West Julia Brown Ensemble, Music Man Nibley, Utah 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah Festival Conservatory
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2017 PROFILES Christian Clarke* Ensemble, Seussical North Logan, Utah ALSO: Sky View Encore, Four Seasons Theatre Company, Cache Theatre Company
Vivian Mokhiber* Ensemble, Music Man Salt Lake City, Utah ALSO: Madeleine Choir School, Salt Lake Ballet Theater
Sebastian Oliver Espinosa Elephant Bird, Seussical Pocatello, Idaho 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Idaho State Theatre, Morningside Montessori
Lauren Rasmussen Ensemble, Seussical Logan, Utah 3rd UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah Festival Conservatory, Logan High Orchestra
Mackenzie Knudson* Ensemble, Music Man, Seussical Peachtree City, Georgia ALSO: McIntosh High School Thespian Troupe 3666, Georgia Singers Company, Georgia Singers Choir
Kathleen Thomas Thing 1, Seussical North Logan, Utah 4th UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah Festival Conservatory, Four Seasons Theatre Company, Music Theatre West
Macy Lund Amaryllis, Music Man Providence, Utah 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah Festival Conservatory
Jaeden Tueller Ensemble, Music Man North Logan, Utah 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah Festival Conservatory, Broadway Bound, Tueller School of Dance
Alicia Metcalf Ensemble, Music Man Logan, Utah 5th UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah Festival Conservatory, Music Theatre West, Cache Children’s Choir
Brighton Lee Walker* Gracie Shinn, Music Man Logan, Utah ALSO: Camelot, UP with Kids, Parry McCluer Middle School
Jacob Moeller Ensemble, Music Man Tucson, Arizona 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah Festival Conservatory
EJ Mokhiber* Trouble, Butterfly Salt Lake City, Utah
Sophie Mokhiber* Ensemble, Music Man Salt Lake City, Utah ALSO: Madeleine Choir School, Salt Lake Ballet Theater
Allyssa Warner Thing 2, Seussical Hyrum, Utah 6th UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah Festival Conservatory, Logan High Chauntaires, Edith Bowen Honors Choir
2017 PROFILES DIRECTORS / CHOREOGRAPHERS *UFOMT Debut Vanessa Ballam (See Artists Section)
Lauren Camp Choreographer, Seussical | Associate Choreographer, Rex San Rafael, California 3rd UFOMT Season ALSO: MADArt Creative, Lucy Moses School of Music, NYU/Atlantic Theater Company Brad A. Carroll Director / Choreographer, Hunchback, Pirates Halcyon, California 3rd UFOMT Season ALSO: PCPA Theaterfest, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Walt Disney International Stefan Espinosa (See Artists Section)
Maggie L. Harrer Director / Choreographer, Rex Oradell, New Jersey 6th UFOMT Season ALSO: Producer, director, choreographer of theater, opera, television, film & festivals in USA and Europe. Recently, Stirrups at Thespis Theater Festival, Hudson Guild Theater, NYC Kevin Nakatani (See Artists Section)
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2017 PROFILES Valerie Rachelle Director / Choreographer, Butterfly, Music Man Ashland, Oregon 9th UFOMT Season ALSO: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Syracuse Opera, Oregon Cabaret Theatre Katelin Ruzzamenti (See Artists Section)
Alec TerBerg* Assistant Director, Pirates, Hunchback Las Vegas, Nevada ALSO: Utah Shakespeare Festival, Neil Simon, Southern Utah University Bryce Wagner* (See Artists Section)
DESIGNERS *UFOMT Debut Anne M. Benson Scenic Designer, Seussical, Rex | Scenic Charge Artisan Smithfield, Utah 9th UFOMT Season ALSO: University of Southern Indiana, Old Lyric Repertory Company, University of Mississippi Tim Case Scenic Designer, Hunchback Sioux City, Iowa 3rd UFOMT Season ALSO: University of South Dakota, St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, Webster Conservatory David Krupla* Lighting Designer, Seussical | Associate Lighting Designer Cleveland, Ohio ALSO: University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign
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2017 PROFILES Robert Little Scenic Designer, Pirates Princeton Junction, New Jersey 7th UFOMT Season ALSO: Des Moines Metro Opera, Disney On Ice, Busch GardensTampa Phillip R. Lowe Costume Designer, Seussical | Director of Costumes & Wardrobe Ogden, Utah 7th UFOMT Season ALSO: Pioneer Theatre Company, Old Lyric Repertory Company, Plan-B Theatre Amanda Profaizer Costume Designer, Pirates Eau Claire, Wisconsin 5th UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah State University, Old Lyric Repertory Theatre, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Mallory Maria Prucha* Costume Designer, Hunchback Omaha, Nebraska ALSO: California State University - Chico, University of Nebraska Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, University of Nebraska at Omaha Yancey J. Quick Wigs & Makeup Designer, Seussical Salt Lake City, Utah 4th UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah Opera, Ballet West, Utah Shakespeare Festival Steven G. Schmid Coordinator / Costume Designer, Butterfly | Cutter / Draper Rexburg, Idaho 5th UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah Shakespeare Festival, Pioneer Memorial Theatre, Brigham Young University - Idaho Lydia Semler Costume Designer, Music Man Logan, Utah 3rd UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah State University, Sarasota Opera, Omaha Playhouse
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2017 PROFILES Jennifer Sheshko Wood Costume Designer, Rex Montreal, Quebec 4th UFOMT Season ALSO: American Players Theatre, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, University of Northern Iowa Jack Shouse Scenic Designer, Butterfly Santa Maria, California 19th UFOMT Season ALSO: PCPA Theatrefest, Music Academy of the West, Sacramento Music Circus Melyssa Swensen Wigs & Makeup Designer, Pirates, Music Man, Hunchback, Butterfly Lakewood, California 9th UFOMT Season ALSO: Seattle Opera, The Old Globe, Jersey Boys Vegas Co.
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Carl J. Whitaker* Sound Designer | Lead Engineer Beaverdam, Virginia ALSO: The Santa Fe Opera, Ohio University, Resident Ensemble Players Chris Wood Lighting Designer, Hunchback, Pirates, Butterfly, Music Man, Rex Cedar Falls, Iowa 5th UFOMT Season ALSO: Ocean State Theatre Company, Des Moines Metro Opera, Indiana Festival Theatre
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2017 PROFILES MUSIC STAFF *UFOMT Debut Stephen L. Carey Supervising Coach & Chorus Master, Full Season | Cover Conductor, Madama Butterfly, Music Man | Pianist, The Pianists! Fort Worth, Texas 11th UFOMT Season ALSO: Fort Worth Opera, Opera Memphis, Chautauqua Opera Sara Chiesa* Coach / Pianist, Pirates | Pianist, The Pianists! Montréal, Québec ALSO: l’Opéra de Montréal, New Opera Singapore, Arizona Opera Christopher Dietz Arranger Perrysburg, Ohio 6th UFOMT Season ALSO: Bowling Green State University, University of Michigan, Manhattan School of Music Dallas K Heaton (See Conductors Section) Michael E. McNicholas Orchestra Manager | Percussion Dallas, Texas 12th UFOMT Season ALSO: The Dallas Symphony, The Dallas Winds, The Fort Worth Symphony Madalyn Navis* Music Staff Assistant | Violin Cedar Grove, Wisconsin ALSO: Hope College, Hope Summer Repertory Theater Gabriella Roderer* Coach / Pianist / Chorus Master, Seussical | Pianist, The Pianists! Wellsville, Utah ALSO: University of Missouri-Kansas City, Manhattan School of Music, Utah Symphony
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Rich Shanklin Supervisory Personnel Manager | Clarinet / Saxophone Chagrin Falls, Ohio 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Indiana University, University of North Texas, University of Akron ORCHESTRA *UFOMT Debut Meghan Birmingham Viola Dallas, Texas 4th UFOMT Season ALSO: Dallas Opera Cheryl Blackley Clarinet / Saxophone / Oboe / English Horn Woods Cross, Utah 7th UFOMT Season ALSO: S & D Music Studio, USU Alumni Band, Salt Lake Symphony Louisa Blood Violin Chicago, Illinois 3rd UFOMT Season ALSO: Grand Rapids Symphony, Kalamazoo Symphony, Tanglewood Music Center Samuel Bryson Percussion Logan, Utah 12th UFOMT Season ALSO: Weber State University, American Festival Chorus and Orchestra, Jon Gudmundson Jazz Quartet Maria Buonviri Bassoon Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 13th UFOMT Season ALSO: Reading Symphony, Orquesta Sinfonica del Estado de Mexico, Dallas Wind Symphony Nathan Buonviri Percussion Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 14th UFOMT Season ALSO: Temple University,
Kennett Symphony, Polkadelphia Yenling Chen Violin Kaohsiung, Taiwan 11th UFOMT Season ALSO: Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Opera, Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra Josiah Cordes* Cello Lewiston, Utah Melissa C. Dayley Violin Paul, Idaho 8th UFOMT Season ALSO: White Pine Intermediate Choir, Magic Philharmonic Orchestra, Spring Branch Middle School Orchestra Emily Price Dietz Horn Perrysburg, Ohio 6th UFOMT Season ALSO: Toldeo Symphony Orchestra, University of Cincinnati CollegeConservatory of Music, University of Wisconsin Madison Todd Fallis Trombone / Euphonium Logan, Utah 25th UFOMT Season ALSO: Classical Music Festival (Austria), UFOMT Original Orchestra Member David Hagee* Trombone Worcester, Massachusetts ALSO: Boston Ballet, Boston Lyric Opera Emily Hagee Horn Worcester, Massachusetts 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Eastman School of Music, University of Southern California Eric Hatch Clarinet / Saxophone Logan, Utah 10th UFOMT Season ALSO: United States Air
Force Band, American Festival Orchestra, Music Theatre West Rosemary Hatch Violin Logan, Utah 5th UFOMT Season ALSO: American Festival Orchestra, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony Lori Kesner Flute / Piccolo Annapolis, Maryland 9th UFOMT Season ALSO: Annapolis Symphony, Annapolis Opera, Mid-Atlantic Symphony Stefan Koch Cello Ann Arbor, Michigan 11th UFOMT Season ALSO: Michigan Opera Theatre, Grand Rapids Symphony, Richard Stöhr Project Josquin Larsen* Viola Jonesboro, Arkansas ALSO: The Boston Conservatory, Symphony Orchestra Augusta, Orchestre du Creusot Carolynn Larson Violin North Logan, Utah 10th UFOMT Season ALSO: American Festival Orchestra, Music Theatre West, Utah State University Sasha Launer Flute / Piccolo Oakland, California 3rd UFOMT Season ALSO: One Found Sound Unconducted Chamber Orchestra, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Areon Flutes Kenneth Long Clarinet / Bass Clarinet Atlanta, Georgia 14th UFOMT Season ALSO: Georgia State University, Atlanta
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2017 PROFILES Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Ballet Orchestra Stephen Madancy Trumpet New York, New York 16th UFOMT Season ALSO: The Metropolitan Opera, Sarasota Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic Max Otto Matzen Trumpet Logan, Utah 4th UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah State University, Eastman School of Music, Rochester Philharmonic Brett McAllister Viola Logan, Utah 11th UFOMT Season ALSO: American Festival Chorus and Orchestra, Glacier Symphony and Chorale, USU Alumni String Quartet Eric McAllister Violin Las Vegas, Nevada 22nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Las Vegas Philharmonic, Las Vegas Academy of the Performing Arts Nicholas Morrison Clarinet / Bass Clarinet Logan, Utah 20th UFOMT Season ALSO: Caine College of the Arts, Utah State University Kourtney Newton* Cello Lake Jackson, Texas ALSO: University of North Texas; Amorsima String Trio; AIMS-Graz, Austria Nate Ostermiller Guitar / Mandolin Logan, Utah 5th UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah State University, Indiana University Nancy Ranger Oboe / English Horn
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Brooklyn, New York 15th UFOMT Season ALSO: New York City Opera, Broadway, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Alison Read Harp Dallas, Texas 11th UFOMT Season ALSO: Las Colinas, Abilene Opera, Texas Winds Musical Outreach Paula Redinger Flute Tucson, Arizona 15th UFOMT Season ALSO: Arizona Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Tucson Symphony Megan Richards Cello Logan, Utah 8th UFOMT Season ALSO: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, American Festival Chorus and Orchestra, Mountain West String Academy Andrew Sandwick* Clarinet Chicago, Illinois ALSO: San Francisco Ballet, Rice University, University of Southern California
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2017 PROFILES Stephen Shulman Trombone New York, New York 10th UFOMT Season ALSO: Greenwich Symphony Orchestra, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, Broadway Joshua Skinner Bass Logan, Utah 6th UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah State University, Divergent Jazz Quartet, Colorado Bass Ensemble Nathan Southwick Violin Salt Lake City, Utah 3rd UFOMT Season ALSO: Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, Texas Tech, Boulder Philharmonic
ALSO: University of Akron, NuDeco Ensemble Katie von Braun* Violin New York, New York ALSO: Harmony Program, New Amsterdam Opera, Opus 118 Harlem School of Music Florence Wang Conrad* Violin Dallas, Texas ALSO: Dallas Opera Cynthia Warren* Oboe / English Horn Akron, Ohio ALSO: Pittsburgh Opera, Akron Symphony Orchestra, Canton Symphony Orchestra STAGE MANAGEMENT *UFOMT Debut
Amelia Nordin Stage Manager, Butterfly Jacksonville, Florida 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Opera Colorado, Chicago Opera Theater, Sarasota Opera Dani O’Callahan* Assistant Stage Manager, Hunchback, Seussical Marlton, New Jersey ALSO: The Arden Theatre Company, Barter Theatre, Temple University Heather Patterson Stage Manager, Hunchback Phoenix, Arizona 3rd UFOMT Season ALSO: Childsplay, Phoenix Theatre, Arizona Opera Ashley J. Pollard Production Manager | Stage Manager, Pirates Albuquerque, New Mexico 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: The Juilliard School, Atlanta Opera, Opera Colorado
Kyra Sovronsky Trumpet / Flugelhorn Salt Lake City, Utah 6th UFOMT Season ALSO: Ballet West Orchestra, Utah Valley University
Sam Burke* Assistant Stage Manager, Hunchback, Music Man Andover, Connecticut ALSO: Disney’s Aladdin, Winter Opera St. Louis, Pacific Conservatory Theatre
Jenny Sweetman Viola / Violin Dallas, Texas 9th UFOMT Season ALSO: Dallas Symphony, Texas Winds Musical Outreach, Gyros String Quartet
Kelsy Durkin* Stage Manager, Music Man New York, New York ALSO: Atlantic Theater Company, Goodspeed Musicals, University of Michigan
Hannah Schumacher* Assistant Stage Manager, Pirates, Butterfly St. Paul, Minnesota ALSO: University of Illlinois at UrbanaChampaign, Children’s Theatre Company, Circus Juventas
Paul Tullis Violin Fort Worth, Texas 15th UFOMT Season ALSO: Dallas Opera, Dallas Symphony
Cathy Fazio* Assistant Stage Manager, Pirates, Seussical Urbana, Illinois ALSO: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Calvin College
Mary Alex Staude* Production Assistant, Rex, Music Man Chapel Hill, North Carolina ALSO: Playmakers Repertory Company, Hangar Theatre, Finborough Theatre
Nick Loweree Stage Manager, Rex, Seussical El Paso, Texas 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Santa Fe Opera, Opera Columbus, Minnesota Opera
Cat Tignor* Assistant Stage Manager, Butterfly, Rex Charlottesville, Virginia ALSO: University of Virginia, Odyssey Opera, New England Conservatory
D. Kyle Upton Trumpet Evanston, Illinois 3rd UFOMT Season ALSO: Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Northwestern University Daniel Velasco Flute / Piccolo / Recorder Quito, Equador 3rd UFOMT Season
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SEASONAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF *UFOMT Debut Shannon Drummond* Company Management Intern Orlando, Florida ALSO: Florida State University, Opera Saratoga Alexandra Hemphill* Box Office Intern Hagerstown, Maryland ALSO: Frostburg State University Jenny Martin* Company Management Intern | Box Office Intern Atlanta, Georgia ALSO: SUNY Purchase College, Goodspeed Musicals Rachel Moffatt* Company Management Intern | Music Intern DeLand, Florida ALSO: University of Southern Mississippi Samantha Richardson* Scheduler Seattle, Washington ALSO: Fletcher Opera Institute, Seattle Opera, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Olivia Semsel* Development Intern Fairborn, Ohio ALSO: Miami University, Stage Left, Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley Preston Smith* Box Office Intern Layton, Utah ALSO: Layton High School Laytones, Layton High School Light Team, Senior Class Officer Elizabeth Thornton* Box Office Intern Karval, Colorado ALSO: Droughtland Theatre Camps, McPherson College
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2017 PROFILES Rylee Trent* Box Office Intern American Falls, Idaho ALSO: Idaho State University Lindsey T. White* Assistant Company Manager | Administrative Assistant St. Louis, Missouri ALSO: Webster University, Central City Opera, The Glimmerglass Festival AUDIO / VISUAL *UFOMT Debut Kurt Jeffson* Audio / Visual Engineer Waterloo, Wisconsin ALSO: Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua, SAE Institute, Gothic Theater Alex Lenihan* A/V Intern
Milford, Connecticut ALSO: Hartford Stage Company, Theaterworks Hartford, Eastern Connecticut State University Kat Scichilone* A/V Assistant Engineer Murrieta, California ALSO: Brigham Young University - Idaho Nora Simonson* A/V Intern Arlington Heights, Illinois ALSO: University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign COSTUMES / WARDROBE *UFOMT Debut Pat Barfuss Stitcher Sandpoint, Idaho
3rd UFOMT Season Jill Barr Stitcher Logan, Utah 6th UFOMT Season Daniel Carter Studio Assistant Logan, Utah 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah State University Rebecca Christian* Wardrobe Manager, Seussical | Assistant Wardrobe Manager, Hunchback, Music Man, Butterfly, Rex New York, New York ALSO: The Directors Company, Theater for the New City, Transport Group Kelsey Clark Stitcher
Smithfield, Utah 14th UFOMT Season ALSO: Logan High School, Cache Community Theatre Katherine Davis* First Hand Kansas City, Missouri ALSO: University of Missouri-Kansas City, University of NebraskaLincoln Gretchen Edwards Stitcher Logan, Utah 3rd UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah State University Tyler Felton Assistant to Mr. Schmid | Dresser Arkadelphia, Arkansas 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Henderson State University
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2017 PROFILES Nina Graves Stitcher Logan, Utah 2nd UFOMT Season Linda Hansen Stitcher Logan, Utah 11th UFOMT Season Chanda Hawthorne* Assistant to Mrs. Sheshko Wood | Dresser Jay, Florida ALSO: Busch Gardens, Troy University Sandi Hunter Stitcher Providence, Utah 4th UFOMT Season Rebekah Silver Jackson* Assistant to Mrs. Semler | Dresser Mapleton, Utah ALSO: Brigham Young University, Costume Society of America, Plitzs New York Fashion Week Shauna Jensen Stitcher Logan, Utah 7th UFOMT Season ALSO: Hill Cumorah Pageant Shelby Joiner* Crafts Artisan Phoenix, Arizona ALSO: Arizona Opera Alex Kosbab First Hand Aurora, Illinois 3rd UFOMT Season ALSO: Paramount Theatre, American Shakespeare Center, University of Alabama Katie Kropf* Assistant to Mr. Lowe | Dresser Tremonton, Utah ALSO: Utah State University, Bear River High School Jarod Lewis* Stitcher Intern | Dresser Carter, Kentucky ALSO: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival,
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Troy University, Morehead State University Vinnie Loucks First Hand Washington, DC 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Washington National Opera, Signature Theatre, Synetic Theater Shannon McCurdy* Stitcher Gilbert, Arizona ALSO: Arizona Opera, Kingsmen Shakespeare Company, Brigham Young University Kylie McDonald* Wardrobe Intern / Dresser Three Forks, Montana ALSO: Brigham Young University - Idaho Bronwyn O’Hara Stitcher Logan, Utah 4th UFOMT Season John Polles* Studio Intern / Dresser Jackson, Mississippi ALSO: University of Mississippi, New Stage Theatre Caroline Robbins* Stitcher Brigham City, Utah ALSO: Dixie State University, Cache Theatre Company, Tuacahn Jared Rounds Assistant to Mrs. Profaizer Logan, Utah 7th UFOMT Season ALSO: Cache Theatre Company, Music Theatre West, Lyric Repertory Company Michaela Savage* Assistant to Ms. Prucha | Dresser Lu Verne, Iowa ALSO: University of Northern Iowa, Countryside Community Playhouse Steven G. Schmid (See Designers Section)
Sara Shouse* First Hand Logan, Utah ALSO: Utah State University, Shooting Stars Youtheatre, Morehead State University CeCe Sickler Cutter / Draper Phoenix, Arizona 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Arizona Opera, Phoenix Theatre, Scottsdale Community College Toria Snow Millinery / Crafts Intern Ogden, Utah 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Weber State University Maeghan Strebig* Stitcher Intern / Dresser Tomahawk, Wisconsin ALSO: UWEC Theatre Ally Thieme* Stitcher Rib Lake, Wisconsin ALSO: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Utah State University Lindsey Thurston* Crafts Artisan Prescott, Arizona ALSO: Mesa Community College, Arizona Broadway Theatre, Child’s Play Sandra Tolley Stitcher Logan, Utah 13th UFOMT Season Erin Winslow Costume Studio Manager Englewood, Ohio 4th UFOMT Season ALSO: University of Cincinnati CollegeConservatory of Music, New London Barn Playhouse, The Muse Machine Heather Wood* Wardrobe Manager, Hunchback, Pirates, Music Man, Butterfly, Rex Smithfield, Utah
4th UFOMT Season ALSO: Utah State University, Snow College ELECTRICS *UFOMT Debut Megan Coffel Assistant Master Electrician, Seussical, Rex | Electrician Minneapolis, Minnesota 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Strayer-Wood Theatre, University of Northern Iowa, Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Isaiah Jensen* Electrician Tampa, Florida ALSO: American Dance Festival, Straz Performing Arts Center, Hillsborough Community College Slick Jorgensen* Electrics Programmer Chicago, Illinois ALSO: Definition Theatre Company, Gallim Dance, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival David Krupla* (See Designers Section) Heather Raynie* Electrics Intern Bolingbrook, Illinois ALSO: University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign Kayla Richardson* Electrics Intern Duncombe, Iowa ALSO: Uplight Technologies, Texas Shakespeare Festival, University of Northern Iowa Jacob Titera* Assistant Master Electrician Parker, Colorado ALSO: Metropolitan State University of Denver
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2017 PROFILES Christopher Watkins* Electrician Vista, California ALSO: Moonlight Amphitheatre, San Diego Repertory Theatre, New Village Arts Naomie S. Winch* Assistant Lighting Designer Billings, Montana ALSO: University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, Interlochen Center for the Arts, East West Players Shimshon Adam Zeevi* Master Electrician Austin, Texas ALSO: The Sante Fe Opera, High End Systems, The University of Texas at Austin SCENIC *UFOMT Debut Angelique Rose Bacha* Assistant Carpenter Mansfield, Connecticut ALSO: Connecticut Repertory Theatre, Toland Youth Services Community Theatre, Hartford Stage Anne M. Benson (See Designers Section) Aaron Christianson* Carpenter Fair Lawn, New Jersey ALSO: Michigan Technological University, Masques, Five-Corners Theatre Company Michaela Davis* Assistant Carpenter Waverly, Iowa ALSO: University of Northern Iowa Jonah Ericson* Carpenter Intern Manhattan, Kansas ALSO: Kansas State University Kevin Grosskoph* Carpenter Mason, Ohio ALSO: Hope Summer
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Repertory Theatre, Wright State University Chris Hanian* Carpenter Intern Des Moines, Iowa ALSO: Oster Regeant Theater, University of Northern Iowa, Kirkwood Community College Rachel McCall* Scenic Artisan Intern Evansville, Indiana ALSO: University of Evansville Rebecca McDowell* Scenic Artisan Intern Athens, Ohio ALSO: Ohio University, Buck’s Rock Performings & Creative Arts Camp, West Liberty University Steven Christopher McKnight* Carpenter Intern Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania ALSO: Susquehanna University, Abington Heights High School, Ghostlight Productions Isabel McNeil* Carpenter Intern Katy, Texas ALSO: Stephen F. Austin State University Johnie Rankin* Assistant Technical Director, Seussical, Rex Pocatello, Idaho ALSO: Idaho State University, Blue Man Group National Tour, David Archuleta Christmas Concert Dani Ryan Carpenter Palatine, Illinois 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: Millikin University Chelsea Strebe* Carpenter Intern Wausau, Wisconsin ALSO: Introspect Arts, DC Everest High School, UW Parkside Theatre
Peyton Talley* Carpenter Montevallo, Alabama ALSO: University of Montevallo, Montevallo Main St. Players Emily Tam* Scenic Artisan Intern Las Vegas, Nevada ALSO: University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Signature Productions Rachel Yanna* Carpenter Intern Ann Arbor, Michigan ALSO: Flat Rock Playhouse, Western Michigan University PROPERTIES *UFOMT Debut Hannah Ballou-Rankin* Props Artisan Boise, Idaho ALSO: Idaho State University Nicolás Cy Benavides* Props Artisan Durham, North Carolina ALSO: Northern Stage, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Andrew Carney* Props Master Paradise, California ALSO: CSU Chico, PCPA Pacific Conservatory Theatre Benjamin Johnston* Props Intern Columbus, Georgia ALSO: Springer Opera House, Sharon Playhouse Jarrod Langwinski* Props Intern Kenosha, Wisconsin ALSO: University of Wsconsin - Parkside, Fireside Theatre, Pabst Theatre Ruth Stanley* Props Artisan Portsmouth, Ohio ALSO: Marshall University Theatre, Huron Playhouse, Studio Theatre
Mara Tunnicliff* Props Artisan Phoenix, Arizona ALSO: John Paul Theater, Arizona Repertory Theater, University of Cincinnati CollegeConservatory of Music WIGS & MAKEUP *UFOMT Debut Chris Compton* Wigs & Makeup Intern Hanford, California ALSO: Missouri State University, Des Moines Metro Opera, College of the Sequoias Jax Contreras* Wigs & Makeup Artisan Chicago, Illinois ALSO: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Glimmerglass Opera, Viterbo Fine Arts Center Logan Elizabeth Hardy* Wigs & Makeup Artisan Houston, Texas ALSO: UNC School of the Arts, University of Evansville, Utah Shakespeare Festival Marnee’ Porter* Wigs & Makeup Intern Provo, Utah ALSO: Brigham Young University Sam Sherman Wigs & Makeup Artisan / Studio Assistant | Wigs & Makeup Consultant, Rex Hot Springs, Arkansas 2nd UFOMT Season ALSO: UNC School of the Arts, Henderston State University Leisha Dawn Thornton* Wigs & Makeup Artisan Wichita Falls, Texas ALSO: Midwestern State University, Santa Fe Opera
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2017 PROFILES UFOMT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael L. Ballam, Founding General Director Marc K. Ensign, Chair Gary Griffin, Treasurer Richard W. Anderson Ben Clawson Kathie Horman David A. Kirkman Leslie P. Larson Pamela March Paul D. Parkinson Keith Schmidt Sandefur Schmidt Betty Lou Stewart HONORARY NATIONAL COUNCIL Fred C. Adams Shari Badger Vanessa Ballam Jonathan Bullen Bryan Burr Marion Campbell Gary L. Carlston W. Boyd Christensen Clark N. Cutler Barbara Fjeldsted Nathan Gunn Sheldon Harnick Senator Orrin Hatch Lyle W. Hillyard Ronald W. Jibson Shirley Keyes Don L. Lind, Emeritus Jo Loesser Jay W. Mitton Ann Mortenson Cheri Murdock Gordon L. Nelson Kelli O’Hara Loraine Pace Glenn H. Peterson Hal Prince Carolyn Nebeker Rasmussen Walter B. Rudolph Theodore G. Schmidt, Jr. Hyrum W. Smith Julie Hollist Terrill Jim M. Wall John Worley III
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FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT STAFF Michael Ballam Founder & General Director 25th UFOMT Season Vanessa Ballam Education Director 17th UFOMT Season Kendal Bates Creative Director – Rocketbox Creative 6th UFOMT Season Anne M. Benson Scenic Charge Artisan 9th UFOMT Season Joseph Blair Master Carpenter 6th UFOMT Season Nansi Blau Director of Ticketing 17th UFOMT Season Charlotte Cantwell Controller 23rd UFOMT Season Cassandra Coulam Artistic & Company Administrator 13th UFOMT Season Stefan Espinosa Conservatory Director 8th UFOMT Season Lila Geddes Development Director 19th UFOMT Season Sarah Gee File Clerk 9th UFOMT Season Pamela L. Gee Opera by Children Director 20th UFOMT Season Gary Griffin Managing Director 13th UFOMT Season Lynelle G Horrocks Education & Development Assistant 16th UFOMT Season
Lesli Hoyt Box Office Manager Volunteer Coordinator File Clerk 3rd UFOMT Season Deon & Helen Johnson Facility Managers 20th UFOMT Season Patty Worley Johnson Costume Mistress & Designer Emeritus Stacy Merrill Box Office Manager | Volunteer Coordinator 13th UFOMT Season Robert Miller Music Administrator 13th UFOMT Season Kevin Nakatani Education Business Manager 12th UFOMT Season Christopher Pulley Assistant to Mr. Ballam 15th UFOMT Season Julie Rock Facilities Manager 1st UFOMT Season Jack Shouse Artistic Consultant 19th UFOMT Season Daniel Simons Technical Director 1st UFOMT Season Kyle Stein Assistant Technical Director 19th UFOMT Season OPERA BY CHILDREN Kathy Bateman Elaine Brewster Madeline Briggs Shae Bunker LaNan Donovan Pamela L. Gee Rebecca Gee Dana Gossner Nancy Griffin Becky Hainsworth Chelsea Hernandez Lynelle G. Horrocks Gabriel Lee MarLyn McKinley
Tracey Norton Sallie Peterson Lori Pomeroy April Ricks Lisa Saunderson JeniSage Sidwell Marianne Sidwell Celeste Suiter Janene Wirthlin Lori Wood CONSERVATORY INSTRUCTORS Dawna Campbell Hanna Corcoran Stefan Espinosa Melody Francis Kimberly Lamping Kevin Nakatani Gabriella Roderer UFOMT GUILD MEMBERS Kurt Smith, President Lisa Budge Claire Cardon Paula Curtis Nan Gordon Roberta Klebanoff Alice Mae Lemon Cheryl Morgavan David Sherer ELLEN ECCLES THEATRE Wendi Hassan, Executive Director Robyn Hoth, Arts Education Coordinator Dixie Banham, Director of Administration Angie Roundy, Client Services Manager Jenn Waterhouse, Dir. Of Mktg & Dev Cory Castillo, Technical Director Blaine Murray, Facilities Manager Emily Heap, Asst. Technical Director Bill Nyberg, Security Coordinator Paula Darley, House Manager Jerald Tolman, House Manager Lauren Olsen, House Manager
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oh BEHAVE Utah Festival Etiquette and Policies We want every guest to have the best time ever. To make sure we’re one big happy family, please obey these golden rules: 1. No crinkling. We know those hidden Bluebird chocolates are calling your name, but please don’t open the bag during the performance. If you might possibly need a lozenge, breath mint, or whatever, please unwrap it before the show begins. 2. Cell phones. Please turn them off. Even on silent, they will interfere with the sound system. 3. Texting. Your phone does not possess secret powers that make the screen invisible to everyone but you. Please don’t annoy or distract your neighbors. Feel free to tweet the universe about your amazing Utah Festival experience, but please do it during intermission or after the show. 4. Talking. This theatre has amazing acoustics and 1,106 other people can hear every word you say. The performance begins when the music starts, not when the curtain goes up. Show the orchestra some love—the overture is their time to shine. 5. Kids. We love them, but babes-in-arms and children under 5 are not allowed. This stuff is just too cool for them. Also, take your other youngsters (or spouse, etc.) out if they disturb the peace. 6. Tardiness. We’d love to hold the curtain for you, but if you’re late, we will seat you at intermission or at the first appropriate interval. In the meantime, relax and watch the show on the TV in the lobby, which is better than missing the whole thing. Policies: Boring but Necessary Backstage. Don’t go backstage, on stage, or in the theatre annex. Blankets. Because of our innovative cooling system we cannot precisely control the
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temperature, so you might want to dress in layers. Light blankets are available free of charge on a first-come basis in the theatre lobby. Cameras and Recorders. Both are strictly prohibited without written permission. Exchange Policy. Tickets may be exchanged at least 48 hours in advance for another performance of the same production. No exchanges for a different production or if the performance date has passed. Exchanges are free for series subscribers; non-subscribers pay $2 per ticket. Free Parking is available at Logan High School (on 100 South between 100 and 200 West) and on the corner of Center Street and 100 West. Greet the Artists. Meet our company members after each performance outside at the Café des Artistes, on the south side of the theatre (when you’re facing the stage, head out the left-hand door). Hearing Devices. Borrow a sound enhancement headset free of charge on a first-come basis in the theatre lobby. Informances. Informal discussions take place in the theatre one hour before every performance. Learn plot and background details about each production. Refreshments. No refreshments are allowed in the theatre except bottled water, which you should be careful not to drop, slurp, or slosh. Refund Policy. There are no refunds. Smoking. No smoking. Wheelchair Seating is available. When ordering tickets, please advise the box office that you have a wheelchair. Arrive 30 minutes before curtain time to obtain assistance from the House Manager. Easy access is on the south side of the theatre (out the left door if you’re inside facing the stage). Drop off by the Café des Artistes and head to your left between the mansion and the theatre. An usher will be waiting at the door to help you.
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