Dog Man: The Musical

Oregon Children’s Theatre presents the

production of

presented

Adapted

DOG

Book and Lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila Music by Brad Alexander

NOTE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

How do you create a character who is half man, half dog? Or a robot called 80HD? How do you make giant buildings that come to life or a truck hauling gallons of French dressing? Writers Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander, two dads whose sons were mega Dog Man fans, came up with a ‘supa’ idea. They would set the show in George and Harold’s treehouse, and have the boys create a musical using objects on hand. Since George and Harold are the creators of Dog Man, this made perfect sense. Once that decision was made, it was a lot easier to come up with creative production solutions. After seeing Dog Man: The Musical, we hope you will be inspired to use cardboard, cottage cheese containers, boxes, Slinkys, and your imagination to put on your own Dog Man Musical.

Enjoy the show, Barbara Pasternack Artistic Director, TheaterWorksUSA

A few words about the hero of our story:

While we celebrate Dog Man’s achievements and root for him, we also acknowledge that police reform is still needed across our country. Abuses of power and racially motivated killings by officers are not a matter of “a few bad apples,” but rather the result of a system embedded with institutional and cultural failures, institutional racism, and implicit bias that can all work together to expose civilians and police officers to harm. We hope that by lifting up a law-abiding, effective, empathetic police officer such as Dog Man as the example, we can help teach our next generation to hold the system accountable when it fails their community. For more resources geared towards young people about police reform and social justice, please check out this resource for parents.

Michael Hammerstrom Director of Marketing & Development, OCT

Land Acknowledgement

Every community owes its existence and vitality to those who came before us, and whose lives created the story that has led us to this moment now.

Oregon Children’s Theatre respectfully acknowledges that we are on the unceded traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Cowlitz, Clackamas, Kalapuya, Molalla and many others who made their homes along the Columbia River.

We respectfully acknowledge the stewards of the land and continue the practice of Land Acknowledgement to offer recognition, respect, and remind us of the true story of the people who were already here, and broaden our perspective on our collective history.

In this spirit, Oregon Children’s Theatre pays respect to their elders, past and present. Please take a moment to consider the many legacies that bring us together here today.

Season Sponsors:

CAST

Brandon James Butorovich

Dog Man Da’Zaria Harris Flippy

Kadesh Lewis George Edwin Perez Harold Génesis M. Freytes Álvarez (Neni) Li’l Petey

Will Sippel Petey

Giancarlo Osorio

Understudy

Zuly Pagán Cabrera Understudy

PRODUCTION CREW

Kristeen Willis

Scenic Coordinator & Lighting Designer Ian Anderson-Priddy Production Electrician Emily Horton Wardrobe Supervisor

NEWMARK THEATRE HOUSE CREW

Tim McGarry Head Carpenter

Danny Cook Head Flyman & Head of House Duane Rodakowski Head Sound Engineer Lorrin Sly Head Electrician

Stage labor for this production is provided by IATSE Local 28.

Special Thanks & Acknowledgements:

Stage labor for this production is provided by IATSE Local 28.

Oregon Children’s Theatre would like to thank TBD, TBD, and TBD.

Patron Information

Patron Information

Oregon Children’s Theatre’s box office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at octc.org or by calling (503) 228-9571. Oregon Children’s Theatre does not have a physical box office at this time; please contact us by phone or email at info@octc.org if you need additional support.

Oregon Children’s Theatre’s box o ce hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at octc.org or by calling (503) 228-9571. Oregon Children’s Theatre does not have a physical box o ce at this time; please contact us by phone or email at info@octc.org if you need additional support.

Wheelchair seating is available at all performances and should be reserved in advance through the box office. Select performances will be sign interpreted and are indicated on OCT’s website. Infrared audio enhancement, children’s booster seats, and sensory bags (equipped with noise cancelling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads) are available at the Hatfield Hall coat check, located on the main floor of the venue.

Wheelchair seating is available at all performances and should be reserved in advance through the box o ce. Select performances will be sign interpreted and are indicated on OCT’s website. Infrared audio enhancement, children’s booster seats, and sensory bags (equipped with noise cancelling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads) are available at the Hatfield Hall coat check, located on the main floor of the venue.

We’re so happy you’re here! Whether this is your first time at a play, or you’ve seen many before, here are a few things to expect and ways to enjoy the show!

Be Attentive: Look and listen to the actors and musicians on stage. Notice how the costumes, scenery and music help tell the story. You may even be invited to sing along!

Be Careful: Remember that, during the performance, the lights in the theater will be dark, so if you need to move around it is best to go with a parent. Be safe by walking instead of running in the theater. Staying seated in your chair (or on a parent’s lap!) while keeping your hands and feet to yourself (not kicking the seat in front of you) will make sure everyone around you has a safe space to enjoy the show!

Be Kind by laughing when something is funny and applauding after songs! This lets the actors know you’re having a good time. We can also be kind by making sure the folks around us can see and hear the show. It’s easier for everyone to see and hear when we’re in our seats and listening carefully.

Remember that no food or drinks are allowed inside the theater during the performance, so enjoy your snacks outside before the show begins. If you feel overwhelmed and need to take a break, you can leave the theater at any time, just make sure you go safely with a parent. When you’re ready you can come back to see the rest of the show!

Parents, please remember that the video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited. Please turn off or silence any mobile devices that may make noise during the performance.

Act 1

The Opening Number Company

Petey! Petey, Company

Dog Man! Company Revenge Petey Happy Song/80-HD Li’l Petey, Petey

The Perfect Mash-Up Company Without Me Petey Revenge (Flippy) Flippy, Company

Act 2

I’m Back Flippy

The Evil ABC’s Petey, Li’l Petey Robo-Dance Party Li’l Petey Dog Man Is Go! Company

A Far, Far Better Thing Petey

A Far, Far Better Thing Reprise Flippy Dog Man! (Reprise) Company

The Happy Ending Company

CAST

BRANDON JAMES BUTOROVICH (Dog Man) Brandon is SUPA happy to return to this show!

O -Broadway: A Christmas Carol, Alice in Wonderland. Tour: Dog Man: The Musical. Some favorite credits: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Ragtime, Honk. Brandon has also toured with Missoula Children's Theatre and The National Theatre for Children. He received his B.A. in Theatre Performance from UNC Wilmington. When he is not on stage, Brandon can be found searching for treasure in the Florida waters with Pirate Adventures of Cortez or hanging out at theme parks with Theme Park Hangout. Follow him on Instagram: @brandonjbutorovich and @themeparkhangout. Thanks to my mom and dad. Hockadoo!

KADESH LEWIS (George) is an actor from Central Florida, local to Orlando. On the musical theater stage Kadesh has been seen most recently as The Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime, Willard in Footloose, and The Escapologist in Matilda Kadesh was also excited to join the field and dance along side The Weeknd in the PEPSI Super Bowl LV Halftime Show. O stage, you can find Kadesh at his local theater where he resides, Theatre Winter Haven, building the sets and also as a scenic carpenter for entertainment complexes across the country.

EDWIN PEREZ (Harold) was born and raised in Florida. He began performing in his high school theatre department and continued to pursue it as he transitioned into college. A few of his past credits include Peter Pan in Peter & the Star Catcher, Romeo in Romeo & Juliet, and Laurie in Little Women. He is very proud to be making his TheaterWorksUSA debut as the lovable Harold Hutchens. He is extremely grateful to be welcomed into the theatre community with open arms. Edwin would also like to thank his friends and family for their endless love and support.

DA’ZARIA HARRIS (Flippy)

Da’Zaria Harris is a Florida based actress. After graduating from American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC, she has since performed in many productions. Some performances include Truvy Jones in St. Luke’s Production of Steel Magnolias, Ruth Younger in The Garden Theater’s production of Raisin in the Sun, her performance in Godspell at Garden Theater, Lady of the Spa in Nine: the Musical with Central Florida Vocal Arts, the live Christmas show “Joyful, a Celebration of the Season” at Disney World’s Epcot in Orlando Florida, her role of “Minnie” in Parade at the Garden Theater, and her latest role of Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Garden Theater. She is excited to tour with TheaterWorksUSA and reach youth everywhere!

GÉNESIS M. FREYTES ÁLVAREZ (NENI) (Li’l Petey) is excited to make her touring debut with TheaterWorksUSA! Génesis is a proud Puerto Rican performer and started her journey in Ballet Teatro Nacional de Puerto Rico and Bellas Artes Guaynabo. She is a Pablo Casals Fine Arts High school alumna; Once graduated, she vocally directed the Interamerican University of Bayamón band while being in the choir and the varsity dance team. Her credits include: Elphaba in Érase una vez, Disney’s Teen Beach Movie 2, Carla/ Vanessa in In the Heights, La Medéa and Arden featuring Ginger Minj. When she is not touring, you can find her dancing at Universal Studios Florida! Neni wants to thank her family and close friends for the constant love and support that pushes her to chase her dreams.

WILL SIPPEL (Petey) National Tour debut! Acting B.F.A. from the University of Central Florida. Recent credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Orin), Shrek The Musical (Thelonious, U/S Farquaad) & Welcome To The Moon (Poet/Ronny). Written works on New Play Exchange. Thrilled to join TheaterWorksUSA and work with so many great people! Love and thanks to his family & Caro.

@will.sippel

GIANCARLO OSORIO (Understudy for Dog Man, George, Harold & Petey) (he/him/his) Having just finished productions of both Chicago The Musical (Doctor Phillips Performing Arts) and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Garden Theatre), he is absolutely stoked to share the stage alongside the talented cast and crew of Dog Man: The Musical! Special thanks to his family and loved ones for their continued support.

WHITLEY BODY (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be returning as a Stage Manager for TheaterWorksUSA. Recently, she worked as an SM and ASM with Weathervane Theatre; as well as the SM for TWUSA’s The Pout-Pout Fish. In addition to stage managing, Whitley is a jack of all trades: she has 2 businesses and is a produced playwright. Whitley would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her through all her crazy endeavors!

STEVE MACKINNON (Tour Music Director) is a Director, Music Director, Conductor, and Vocal Coach with a passion for creating inspiring and inclusive entertainment experiences to uplift, challenge, and transform our world. He has worked with Disney Theatrical, Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, Radio City Entertainment, OrlandoREP, TelseyCasting, MTV, and Universal Creative. He currently works to develop theatrical content and training as a resident teaching artist for Disney Imagination Campus: Broadway Magic workshops at Walt Disney World. He also serves as the Artistic Director for Theatre at St. Luke’s. Steve is overjoyed to be finally working with TheaterWorksUSA!

ZULY PAGÁN CABRERA

(Understudy for Flippy & Li’l Petey) is a born and raised Puerto Rican actress. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Acting from the University of Puerto Rico, RP campus. She’s also a Graduate from Circle in the Square Theatre School’s Musical Theatre Program in New York. Some theatre credits: Into the Woods (The Witch), Matilda: The Musical (Ms. Wormwood) Shrek: The Musical (Sugarplum Fairy/Gingy). She started her Florida journey with the Garden Theatre’s latest production of Beauty and The Beast (Silly Girl) and On Your Feet (Ensemble) She’s also directed Hairspray, Legally Blonde, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with Broadway Illusions Inc. in Puerto Rico.

JEN WINEMAN (Director/Choreographer) is a director and choreographer based in Brooklyn. Selected NYC credits include: Retraction (Theatre Row); Dog Man: The Musical (Lucille Lortel Theatre/TheatreworksUSA); Less Than 50% (59E59); Surfer Girl (Animus); My Heart is in the East (La Mama); Fable (NYMF), The King’s Whore (Walkerspace); F#%king Up Everything (Elektra Theater). Selected regional credits include: Tiny Beautiful Things (Merrimack Rep); Game On (Pittsburgh CLO); Shakespeare in Love (Virginia Rep); Into the West (Tantrum Theater); Baskerville (Dorset Theatre Festival); The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (Asolo Rep & Miami New Drama); Sweeney Todd (Playmakers Rep); The 39 Steps, Shipwrecked (Triad Stage). Touring productions include Dog Man: The Musical (TheatreworksUSA); Twelfth Night and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Asolo Repertory Theatre). Jen is currently in post-production for the short film, Battle Rattle, written by Gardiner Comfort. Education: B.A. Vassar College, M.F.A. Yale School of Drama. jenwineman.com

KELSAY + MORALES COMPANY (Casting) Joshian Morales and Kayla Kelsay Morales are the owners of Kelsay + Morales Company, an Orlando based professional entertainment company that focuses on theatrical producing, content creation, talent development, and casting services. Joshian and Kayla are two dynamic entertainment professionals with over a decade of experience in the entertainment community. Favorite casting credits include: ENCORE! (Disney+; Kristen Bell, Executive Producer), Flying Lessons (New York Musical Festival; O -Broadway), Winnie’s Rock Cauldron Cabaret, and are the resident casting team for TheaterWorks USA’s Orlando hub, New Generation Theatrical, and The Renaissance Theatre Company. @kelsaymoralescompany

KEVIN DEL AGUILA (Book & Lyrics) is an Emmywinning writer and Broadway performer in NYC. He is the bookwriter of the o -Broadway comedy Altar Boys (NY Outer Critics Award) and lyricist of Click Clack Moo (Lortel and Drama Desk noms). Other writings include musical stage adaptations of the DreamWorks film Madagascar and the wildly popular book series Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He's written for numerous children's television shows, including Peg + Cat (PBS), Wa es + Mochi (Netflix and the Obamas' Higher Ground), and was head writer of Blue’s Clues & You (NickJr) and Cli ord the Big Red Dog (Amazon/PBS). Children everywhere have heard Kevin’s voice as a Troll in the Disney movie Frozen

TIMOTHY R. MACKABEE (Set Design) Broadway: The Elephant Man (starring Bradley Cooper), Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth (dir. Spike Lee). West End: The Elephant Man. O -Broadway: Heathers, The Last Match (Roundabout), Vietgone (MTC), Guards at the Taj (Lortel Award), Describe The Night, Our New Girl (Atlantic), Luce (LCT), Gigantic (Vineyard). TV: Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo (HBO), Gotham, Smash, The Today Show Education: North Carolina School of the Arts, Yale School of Drama. @timmackabeedesign. timothymackabeedesign.com

BRAD ALEXANDER (Music) TV credits include: Lead Composer for CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG (Scholastic/Amazon/PBS Kids), five episodes of PBS’s Emmy Award-winning PEG + CAT, and VH1’s “Celebreality” campaign. Theater: SEE ROCK CITY & OTHER DESTINATIONS (Richard Rodgers, Jerry Bock, Drama Desk Awards), TheaterWorksUSA’s DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, CLICK CLACK MOO (Drama Desk, Lortel nom), JUST SO STORIES and MARTHA SPEAKS; contributing composer for DUCK FOR PRESIDENT, FLY GUY and WE THE PEOPLE (Lortel nom). Current projects: MISTY MAKES IT BETTER, BREAD AND ROSES and CAT KID COMIC CLUB (TheaterWorksUSA). Brad is a member of NAMT, The Dramatists Guild, SAG-AFTRA and BMI Workshop. bradalexander.com

HEIDI LEIGH HANSON (Costume Design) is a costume designer whose most recent projects are Dial M For Murder and See Monsters of the Deep at White Heron Theatre Company. Heidi is the Resident Costume Designer at Southern Connecticut State University. Other recent projects include: A Nantucket Christmas Carol at White Heron Theatre Company, Honky Tonk Angels and Stoop Kid Stories: Live! at Summer Theatre New Canaan, The Wild Beasts of the Bungalow at Oberlain Conservatory, and Dog Man: The Musical at Theatre Works. Heidi teaches theatre design at Southern Connecticut State University and Housatonic Community College where she is setting the foundation for the next generation of theatre artists. Heidi holds an MFA in costume and set design from the Yale School of Drama, and a BA cum laude in theatre from California State University Long Beach. For more information visit: www.heidileigh.com

LLOYD KIKOLER (Orchestrations) is a New York City-based orchestrator and music producer. His work as an orchestrator includes: Little Black Book (World Premier Recording), Cleopatra (Chelsea Music Hall/World Premier Recording), Earth Rise (The Kennedy Center), Eighty-Sixed (Diversionary Theatre) and more. As a music producer Lloyd’s work spans a wide range of genres from indie pop artists to musical theatre albums. His album work has on charted on both Billboard and iTunes as well as racking up millions of plays across streaming platforms.

EMMA WILK (Sound Design)

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Oregon Children’s Theatre is proud to acknowledge the support of the many individuals, businesses, foundations, and government agencies that make our work possible.

Oregon Children’s Theatre is proud to acknowledge the support of the many individuals, businesses, foundations, and government agencies that make our work possible.

All names listed represent donations made thus far in our 2022-23 season. Email corrections to nick@octc.org.

Businesses, Foundations, & Government Orgs $50,000 +

Regional Arts & Culture Council James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation

$10,000+ PGE Foundation State of Oregon

$1,000 - $5,000

Ex Novo Brewing Company Portland’5 Centers for the Arts

$1,000 and below Apple, Inc.*

Cambia Health Solutions* Portland General Electric* The Standard* *Matching Gifts

Individuals & Households

$500 - $1,000 Julie Graff Stanley & Susanne Penkin Fiona Tait Darcy White

$250 - $499 Margaret & Bill Antilla Michele Babaie Kim Drake Johan Hammerstrom Karen Robertson Sally Palena Carolyn Pierce Karen Robertson

$100 - $249 Maddy Abulencia Anonymous Donor Nick & Carrie Baldwin-Sayre Ronald Brown Robert Burt Marcella Crowson, in memory of Ross McKeen Kjersti Dodds April Hasson Joan Hamilton Dan Hammerstrom Ned Holbrook Rosemary Hutchinson Douglas E Jones Stacy Kane Diane Landers Gina Lipor Linda Mehlig Jim Mignano Melisa Morales

Marcia O’Neal Glennellen Pace Analene Pentopoulos Katherine Reinert Vonda Lea Scholibo Susan Simonton Ellen Singer Drew Tanaka & Family Wina Wichienwidhtaya Melissa Yale

$99 and below Annie Abele Jake Acree Josefina Aguiniga Wendell Alverson Stephanie Amargi Katie Anders Jaime Arb Haessig Kregg Arntson & Ted Fettig Gainor Arzt Kassie Auler Brianne Balasubramanian Jodi Ballard-Beach Dianna Ballash Maria Barnes Joel Barranger Mehmet Bebek Jocelyn Beh Brenda Bennett Kara Benton Gabe Blair Joy Bogdan Erin Brennan Carla Bunting Yvette Burling William Cannon Helen Chandler Christina Clark Melissa Clark Meg Clark-Kilcoyne Erin Cleary Sherrie Clements Ryan Coons Anne Cozens Edward Damon Alison Davis Michelle Dawson James Dewar Julie Dibble Kathy Diez Jesse Dobson Theresa Dubuisson Jacob Dunn Ginger Ebert Erin Eck Julie Edwards Virginia Eggert Maja Emerson Gail Englert-Jones

Andrew Feldon Rosie Fiallo Jo Fogel Sharon Forbes Linda Forgeron Charles Forshew Tracy Forsyth Jason Foster & Kristy Viaches Brenda Fowler Connie & Jason Gabbert Sonja & Brendan Gallagher Melissa Geyer Kevin Gilfillan Deana Goldson Scott Gong James Gould Suzanne Granahan Jason & Christine Griffiths Benjamin Hackett Sarah Hadley Joan Haefele Steve& Deb Halverson Karen Harger Daniel Harold Amy Harshfield Karli Hayden Katie Hayes Allison Henry Aver & Mark Aver Jim & Carol Hibbs Leslie Higgins Maia Hixon Heidi Hoskins Betsy Houghton Rowena Ibay & Jason Knight Mai Ide Julie Jafri Frances Jensen Pauline Jivanjee Richelle Johnson & Michael Short Bean Jones Nargis Kahl Garren Katz Kristopher Kolta Sarah Kopriva Katherine Krametbauer Jennifer Larson Veronica & Jesse Leclerc Heather Leffler Deborah Lesher Jennifer LeTourneau Becky Levitt Carol Lorion Minette Lukban Lisa Macaya Zsuzsanna Mangu Sarah Marcus Aaron Martin Kimberly Matheson Harmony McDonald-Prinsen Carrina McNerney

Monica & Ian McSparron Lesley Merrick Sarah Meyer Sarah Miller Lydia Mirocha Amanda Morris Rochelle Morris David Nabors Urja Narayan Sarah Nelson Robin Ng Juan Ocana Raine O’Hollaren Michael Olfert Molly Ouche Jana Paleck Heather Palonder & Family Shannon Patelzick-Wood Gina Patrick Ann Marie Paulsen Dawn Peront Sce PIke Barbara Posner Michele Powers Beth & Jim Pulito Kathleen Groven & Dan Quigley Marisa Real Keenan Rhyne Sheila Roley Jennifer Rollins Nicole Rosenow Cedar Rupp Katarina Saboe Shanta Schriever & Brian Starns Bridget Schum Paula Sebastian Linda Siy Laura Smith Anton Smith Lea Snyder Andrea Spooner Shannon Staley Dory Stuart Cara Suter Carol Suzuki Judith Thompson Schneider Sarah Tomlin Brandy Turnbull Deborah & Robert Vaughn Tana Walker Megan Wardrop Rachelle Webster Lucas & Whitney Welsh Mindy Wentworth Christine White Frances Willis Emily Wolfe Megan Wood Lauren M Wood Kate Wurster Emily Yeomans Krissy Yetman Angela Zahas Maya Zahm Beth Zastrow

About Oregon Children’s Theatre

Founded in 1988, Oregon Children’s Theatre (OCT) has served well over two million children, teachers, and families. Its mission is to create exceptional theater experiences that transform lives. OCT is Oregon’s largest non-profit professional theater for young audiences and a resident company of Portland’5 Centers for the Arts. Performances are held weekdays for school audiences and on weekends for family audiences. OCT offers numerous school services including study guides, teacher professional development opportunities, in-school workshops, and an extensive outreach program. OCT’s year-round Acting Academy offers theater classes for children ages 3-18 and the Young Professionals Company, a year-round mentoring program for teens that includes professional level training, education, and public performances.

OCT Staff

Eric Adams, Master Carpenter, Interim Technical Director (he/him/his)

Nick Altishin, Donor Relations & Events Manager (he/they)

Dani Baldwin, Artistic Director, Young Professionals Company (she/her/hers)

Nick Condon, Education Programs Coordinator (he/him/his)

Bobby Griffin, Development Associate & Grant Writer (they/them/theirs)

Michael Hammerstrom, Marketing & Development Director (he/him/his)

Karen Hill, Interim Director of Production (she/her/hers)

Erin MacGillivray, YP Production Stage Manager (she/her/hers)

Lee McNeely, Graphic Designer (she/her/hers)

Brett Mock, Patron Services Associate (they/them/theirs)

Courtney Powell, Marketing & Communications Manager (she/her/hers)

Emily Rusmisel, Scenic Charge Artist and Craftsperson (she/her/hers)

Kay Spielman, Business Analyst (she/her/hers)

Rowan Spiers-Floyd, Patron Services Manager (they/them/theirs)

Blake Wales, Education Director (he/him/his)

Lucas Welsh, Director of Finance & Administration (he/him/his)

Sondra Pearlman, Founder

Imagine. Learn. Grow.

OCT Board of Directors

Dre Slaman (she/her/hers)

Board President

Actor & Entrepreneur, Farm to Fit

Andrew Eggert (he/him/his) Board Vice President Banker, Bank of the West

Alexandria Nunley (she/her/hers)

Interim Board Treasurer CPA, Moss Adams

Val Landrum (she/her/hers)

Actor & Teaching Artist Wieden + Kennedy

Britta Larson (she/her/hers) Advertising & Marketing

Christopher Nicholas (he/him/his)

Interim Managing Director, Oregon Children’s Theatre

Mini Sharma Ogle (she/her/hers)

Portland General Electric Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Adam Roper (he/him/his)

Actor & Entrepreneur York and Rose Interiors & Works Real Estate

Are you interested in joining the OCT Board of Directors? We’re looking for new members who are ready to make a difference in the lives of youth in the Portland area! Please contact Board President Dre Slaman at dre@octc.org for more information.

ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION, founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the U.S. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Equity seeks to foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. www.actorsequity.org.

THE STAGE DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS

SOCIETY (SDC), founded in 1959, is the theatrical labor union that unites, empowers, and protects professional stage Directors and Choreographers throughout the United States. SDC’s mission is to foster a national community of professional stage Directors and Choreographers by protecting the rights, health, and livelihoods of all its Members. SDC seeks to facilitate the exchange of ideas, information, and opportunities while educating current and future generations about the role of Directors and Choreographers and providing e ective administration, negotiations, and contractual support for over 2,000 Full Members and over 1,000 Associate Members.

THEATERWORKSUSA (Barbara Pasternack, Artistic Director; Michael Harrington, Executive Director) has led the Theater for Young and Family Audiences movement in New York City and across North America for over half a century. At TWUSA, we believe that access to art—and theater, in particular—is vital for our youth. Since 1961, the 501(c)3 not-for-profit has captured the imaginations of 100 million new and veteran theatergoers with an award-winning repertoire of over 140 original plays and musicals. Acclaimed alumni include Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Disney’s Frozen), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent), Jerry Zaks (The Music Man), Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen), Miguel Cervantes(Hamilton), Kathleen Chalfant (Angels in America), and Chuck Cooper (Tony award winning actor, The Life). Prior to suspending live production due to the pandemic, TWUSA’s 2019-2020 season included touring eleven shows around the country, the Broadway premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical and three world premieres: Warriors Don’t Cry, based on the autobiography of Melba Pattillo Beals; Dog Man: The Musical O -Broadway; and The Pout-Pout Fish which opened the New Victory Theater’s season in October 2019. Visit www.TWUSA.org for more information.

TWUSA STAFF

Jillian Carucci - Associate Artistic Director

Bob Daley - Technical Advisor

Kristen Gensinger - Marketing & Communications Associate

Alexis Gilliard - Artistic & Education Coordinator

Paige Gober - Associate Producer

Orlando Sylvia Jimenez - Business Associate

Steve Lattanzi - Director of Systems and Administration

Erin Leddy - Tour Sales Manager

Brendan J. O’Brien - Production Manager

Lisa Petersen – Associate Producer – Los Angeles

Beth Prather - Director of Sales

Chris Recker - General Manager

Rachel Simowitz – Director of Development

Jacob Stahl - Associate Producer – St. Louis

Mary St. Angelo - Sales Coordinator

Avery Varvar – Company Manager

Ashley Watson - Human Resources Manager

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts includes the Keller Auditorium, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and Antoinette Hatfield Hall, comprising the Newmark Theatre, Dolores Winningstad Theatre, and Brunish Theatre. All are public facilities owned by the City of Portland and managed by Metro through the Metropolitan Exposition-Recreation Commission. Each year approximately one million people attend more than 1,000 performances in these facilities.

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts

Robyn Williams, CVE, Executive Director

Brian Wilson, Deputy Director

Chewi Lockhart, Director of Events and Production

Stephanie Viegas Dias, Director of Ticket Services

Ruby Joy White, Director of Education & Community Engagement

Ed Williams, Director of Operations

Heather Wilton, Director of Programming, Booking, & Marketing Dave Woodman, Levy Director of Operations

Advisory Committee

Greg Brown Jim Brunberg Gus Castaneda, Chair Elisa Dozono Greg Heinze Heather Kmetz Jessica Lagunas

Antonio Lara Karl Lisle Ombrea Moore Brian Sanders Daniel A. Sullivan Richard Wattenberg Steve Wenig

METRO

Lynn Peterson, Metro Council President

Ted Wheeler, Mayor of Portland

Metropolitan Exposition-Recreation Commission

Karis Stoudamire-Phillips, Chair John Erickson, Vice-Chair

Deidra Krys-Ruso , Secretary-Treasurer

Damien Hall

Dañel Malán David Martinez Deanna Palm Steve Faulstick, Visitor Venues General Manager