SEPTEMBER 9 - OCTOBER 11, 2015 Presented by
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SPAM is a registered trademark of Hormel Foods, LLC, used with permission here. Monty Python's SPAMALOT | Book & Lyrics by ERIC IDLE | Music by JOHN DU PREZ & ERIC IDLE A new musical lovingly ripped o from the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail | From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Original Broadway Production produced by Boyett Ostar Productions, The Shubert Organization, Arielle Tepper Madover, Stephanie McClelland/Lawrence Horowitz, Elan V McAllister/Allan S. Gordon, Independent Presenters Network, Roy Furman, GRS Associates, Jam Theatricals, TGA Entertainment, and Clear Channel Entertainment. The use of recording devices during this performance is strictly prohibited. Monty Python’s SPAMALOT runs approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission.
SETTING England, 932 A.D. A kingdom divided.
THE CAST The Court of Camelot King Arthur of Britain…………............................................................................………………………….Davis Gaines* Sir Robin, A Knight of the Round Table..…………….........................…………................…..T. Robert Pigott* Sir Lancelot, A Knight of the Round Table..……….....................………….............……..Jonathan Wiener* Sir Galahad, A Knight of the Round Table…………..…...........................…………......Michael Hunsaker* Sir Bedevere, A Knight of the Round Table……….................…......……….................………….Philip Nolen* Patsy, King Arthur’s horse and servant………….................………........…................……….Brad DePlanche* Concorde, Lancelot’s sidekick……………………………..................………..........….................………….Philip Nolen* Brother Maynard, Camelot’s clergyman……….................…………........................………….T. Robert Pigott* Sir Bors………………………………………….................………….................…………......................……………Salvatore Vieira Historian…………………………………..……………….................………...........…..................…………...........Chris Crawford* Mayor………………….……………………….................…………......................................……………………….Brad DePlanche* Not Dead Fred………………………..……............................................................................……………….Chris Crawford* Mrs. Galahad, Dennis’ mother…………..……….......................................................................………..Philip Nolen* The Lady of the Lake…………………….....................................................................................................Dee Roscioli* The Laker Girls………………………......…………..Rebecca Galarza, Rebecca Jo Cross, Kimmi Johnson, Kathryn Miller, Sarah Summerwell, Corynne Wagener God....................................................................................................………….................…………................................Eric Idle French Taunter…………………….................…………...........................…………..………………………..Jonathan Wiener* Sir Robin’s Minstrels….................……....................................................…Chris Crawford*, Salvatore Vieira, Austin Ryan Hunt, Corynne Wagener Knights of Ni………………..........………………...Jonathan Wiener*, Rebecca Jo Cross, Rebecca Galarza, Sarah Summerwell, Kathryn Miller, Kimmi Johnson The Black Knight…………………...........................………….................…....………………………....Michael Hunsaker* Prince Herbert……………………………………….............................………….................………….....…….Chris Crawford* King of Swamp Castle, Prince Herbert’s father…………..........................………….....Michael Hunsaker* Tim the Enchanter……………………………….................…………..........................……….…………..Jonathan Wiener* Ensemble Keith E. Wilson*, Salvatore Vieira, Rashad Guy, Daniel Longacre, Austin Ryan Hunt, Jacob Valleroy, Rebecca Galarza, Rebecca Jo Cross, Kimmi Johnson, Kathryn Miller, Sarah Summerwell, Corynne Wagener *Member of Actors’ Equity Association , the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
SYNOPSIS ACT I King Arthur travels the land with his servant Patsy, trying to recruit Knights of the Round Table to join him in Camelot. Sir Robin and Sir Lancelot meet as they attempt to dispose of the sickly Not Dead Fred. They agree to become Knights of the Round Table together. Meanwhile, Arthur attempts to convince a peasant named Dennis Galahad that he (Arthur) is King of England. However, Dennis and his mother, Mrs. Galahad, are political radicals and deny that any king who has not been elected by the people has any legitimate right to rule. To settle the issue, Arthur has the Lady of the Lake and her Laker Girls appear to turn Dennis into Sir Galahad the Knight. Together, with Sir Bedevere and Sir Not-AppearingIn-This-Show, they make up the Knights of the Round Table. The five knights gather in Camelot where they are contacted by God who tells them to locate the Holy Grail. Urged on by the Lady of the Lake, the Knights set off. They are viciously taunted by lewd French soldiers at a castle, and attempt to retaliate by sending them a large wooden rabbit in the style of the Trojan Horse; however, they realize after the fact that they were supposed to be inside of it. Defeated, they leave when the French begin throwing various barnyard animals at them. ACT II Lost in an expansive forest, King Arthur meets the Knights who say Ni, who demand of King Arthur a series of tasks including putting on a Broadway musical. The Black Knight appears but King Arthur defeats him by cutting off his limbs. After wandering the forest, Sir Robin finds King Arthur. While the Lady of the Lake laments her lack of stage time, Sir Lancelot receives a letter from what he assumes is a young damsel in distress. He is surprised to find that the damsel is actually a young man named Herbert whose father, the King of Swamp Castle, is forcing him into an arranged marriage. Lancelot advocates for Herbert after the king returns, and Lancelot is outed as a homosexual in the process. King Arthur begins to give up hope of ever putting on a Broadway musical and laments that he is alone. The Lady of the Lake appears and tells Arthur that he and the Knights have been in a Broadway musical all along. All that’s left is for King Arthur to find the Grail and marry someone. After picking up on some not-too-subtle hints, Arthur decides to marry the Lady of the Lake after he finds the Grail. Reunited with his Knights, Arthur meets Tim the Enchanter who warns them of the danger of an evil rabbit. When the rabbit bites a knight’s head off, Arthur uses the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch against it, knocking down a nearby hill and revealing a large stone block showing a combination of letters and numbers. After pondering the final clue, the Grail is “found”; Arthur marries the Lady of the Lake; Lancelot marries Herbert; and Sir Robin decides to pursue a career in musical theater.
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SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I Overture.........................................................................................................................................Orchestra “Historian’s Introduction to Act I”........................................................................................................Historian “Finland” (Fisch Schlapping Dance)..........................................................................Mayor and Company “Monk’s Chant”........................................................................................................................................................Monks “I Am Not Dead Yet”....................................................Not Dead Fred, Sir Lancelot, Sir Robin, & Bodies “Come with Me”.....................................................................King Arthur, Lady of the Lake, & Laker Girls “Laker Girls Cheer”......................................................................................................................................Laker Girls “The Song That Goes Like This”........................................................Sir Galahad and Lady of the Lake “All for One”...............................................................................King Arthur, Patsy, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, & Sir Bedevere “Knights of the Round Table”.................................................................................................................Company “Find Your Grail”..........................................................................................Lady of the Lake and Company “Run Away!”.........................................................................................................................................................Company ACT II “Historian’s Introduction to Act II”.....................................................................................................Historian “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life”................Patsy, King Arthur, Knights, & Knights of Ni “Brave Sir Robin”...............................................................................................................Sir Robin and Minstrels “You Won’t Succeed on Broadway”......................................................................Sir Robin and Ensemble “Whatever Happened to My Part?”......................................................................................Lady of the Lake “Where Are You?”.................................................................................................................................Prince Herbert “Here Are You”.......................................................................................................................................Prince Herbert “His Name is Lancelot”............................................................Sir Lancelot, Prince Herbert, & Ensemble “I’m All Alone”......................................................................................................King Arthur, Patsy, & Knights “The Song That Goes Like This” (Reprise).................................Lady of the Lake and King Arthur “Act II Finale”......................................................................................................................................................Company “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” (Reprise)......................................Company and Audience
ORCHESTRA Keyboard………………………………………………………………………………………………………....………..Steve MacKinnon Drums………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....Don Sanderson Electric Bass…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Brandon Miller Reeds……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....Erik Cole Trumpet…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Chris King Trombone……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....Corey Paul
UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the appearance. King Arthur – DAVID LOWE; Sir Robin – TYLER COUNTS; Sir Lancelot/French Taunter/ Tim the Enchanter – DAMANY RILEY; The Lady of the Lake – ALLYSSA YOST; Patsy – ERICK PERAFAN; Sir Dennis Galahad/King of Swamp Castle – DUNCAN BAHR; Sir Bedevere/Dennis’ Mother/Concorde – ROD CATHEY; Prince Herbert/The Historian/ Not Dead Fred – MICHAEL THIBODEAU; Male Ensemble – Tony Pracek; Female Ensemble – TESS CARR
CREATIVE & PRODUCTION TEAM
Director………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………….……...Jim Helsinger Musical Director………………………………………………………..……………………………………………Steve MacKinnon Choreographer………………………………………………………..…………………………………………....Billy Sprague, Jr.*** Scenic Designer…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....Jim Hunter** Costume Designer…………………………………………………….………………………………………………………...Tim Hatley Resident Designer & Costume Coordinator……………………….………………………………Denise R. Warner Lighting Designer……………………………………………………………………………………………………………....Bert Scott** Assistant Lighting Designers……………………………………......................…….A.D. Anderson, Alyx Jacobs Sound Designer………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Craig M. Beyrooti Video/Projection Designer……………………………………………………………………………………...Andrew Mulkey Audio Engineer……………………………………………...……………………………………………………………..Britt Sandusky Wig Stylist…..…………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………….Megan Moore Stage Manager…………………………………............………………..………………………………….Stacy Renee Norwood* Assistant Stage Manager…………………...........…………………………………………………………………Mick O’Neill* Production Assistants…………………………………………………………….Mike Griggs, Amanda Hankinson, Kaylyn Kriaski, Jenna Sargent Dance Captain……………………………………………………………………….……………………………………Keith E. Wilson* Dialect Coach………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………..…....Ginny Kopf Light Board Operator……………………………………………………………………………………………….Colleen Doherty A2s……………………………………………….....…………………..………………………...Delonte Smith, Kayla Rae Walker Automation Operator…………………………………………….....…………………………………………..Kathryn Blakeslee Follow Spot Operators…………………………………….…………………………....Topher Embrey, James Putnam Wardrobe Lead…………………………………….……………...……………………………………………....Shayna McLaughlin Dressers.................................Anneke Ciup, Vanessa Randall, Christina McCarty, David Ricklick Costume Over Hire..….Stephanie Stachow, Debbie Warner, Corey Schreck, Brittany Alcazar Costumes rented from Maine State Music Theatre. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association ** Member of United Scenic Artists *** Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Managing Director…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………PJ Albert Director of Marketing Communications………………………………………………Melissa Mason Braillard Audience Development & Group Sales Coordinator……………………………………………Skip Alderman Public Relations Coordinator………………………………………………………………………………………Melissa Landy Multimedia Marketing Coordinator…………………………………………………………………Landon St. Gordon Box Office Manager……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Evan Valle Assistant Box Office Manager……………………………………………………………………………Brittany Schmitke Guest Services………………………………………………….………Doug Bowser, Morgan Price, Jorge Valentin House Manager…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Colin Worley Assistant House Manager…………………………………………………………………………………………….Doug Bowser Director of Development………………………………………………………………………………………………Dana Nichols Development Coordinator…………………………………………………………………………………….Arika Richardson Grants Manager………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Lori Sabbia Director of Finance…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Barbara Muzeni Operations Lead……………….……………………………………………………………………………………………...Mike O’Neill Operations.………………………………………………………………….…Richard Elo, Xander Burns, Jennifer Snell
PRODUCTION STAFF Artistic Director…………………………………………………………………………………………………...............Jim Helsinger Production Manager…………………………………………………………………………………………………George Hamrah Assistant Production Manager………………………………………………………………………………….........Lisa Hardt Company Manager………………………………………………………………………………………………...............Paige Gober Technical Director…………………………………………………………………………………………………………....James Erwin Assistant Technical Director…………………………………………………………………………………Delson L. Junker Properties Master……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Kurt Bippert Properties Assistant…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Jeff Jordan Scenic Charge Artist………………………………………………… …………………………………………...Rebecca Pancoast Carpenter & Sculptural Artisan………………………………………………………………………………….........Jeff Ferree Scenic Apprentices…………………………………………………… ................Andrew Nunley, Kathryn Blakeslee Head of Lighting and Sound………………………………………………………………………………………………Rob Jones Sound Engineer & Resident Designer…………………………………………………………………….Britt Sandusky Assistant Master Electrician………………………………………………………………………………….Colleen Doherty Electrics Apprentices………………………………………………………………..Delonte Smith, Kayla Rae Walker Costume Manager & Resident Designer……………………………………………………………Denise R. Warner Asst. CostumeManager, Lead Draper, & Resident Designer……………………………………Mel Barger Draper/First Hands…………………………………………........…Jeannie Marie Haskett, Heidi Jo Schiemer Lead Stitcher/Asst. to First Hands…………………………………...………………………………………Tabitha Lyons Stitchers………………………………………………………………..………………………………..Sam Cole, Andrea Manning Wardrobe.……………………………………….…………………………………………………………………....Shayna McLaughlin Costume Apprentices……………………………………………………Christina M. McCarty, Vanessa Randall Stage Managers…………….…………………George Hamrah*, Stacy Renee Norwood*, Mick O’Neill* Stage Management Apprentices…………………………….....………Amanda Hankinson, Mike Griggs, Kaylyn Kriaski, Jenna Sargent Director of New Play Development……………………………………………………….....................Cynthia White Director of Education…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Anne Hering Children’s Theater Coordinator………………………………………………………………………………Jennifer Bonner Acting/Education Interns……………………Topher Embrey, Austin Ryan Hunt, Kimmi Johnson, Kathryn Miller, James Putnam, Sarah Summerwell, Jacob Valleroy, Corynne Wagener *Member of Actors’ Equity Association
CAST BIOS CHRIS CRAWFORD (Prince Herbert & others | 2nd Season) Chris made his Orlando Shakes debut last season as Fred in A Christmas Carol. CAST He is the 2007 National Winner of theBIOS Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Irene Ryan Scholarship, as well a Mark Twain Comedy Acting Award recipient. Regional appearances: Edward II (Shakespeare Theatre Company); The Lion in Winter (Palm Beach Dramaworks); The Producers (Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre); and others. MFA from the University of Arkansas. Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. REBECCA JO CROSS (Ensemble | Debut Season) Rebecca Jo is extremely excited to be a part of her first show here at Orlando Shakespeare Theater. After working at the theme parks for the last few years, she is so excited to be doing theatre again with an amazing production team and cast. Love and kisses to my beautiful family!
BRAD DePLANCHE (Patsy & others | 10th Season) Brad is thrilled work on his 19th show with Jim Helsinger. Recent: Passepartout in Around the World in Eighty Days and Cerimon in Pericles (Pennsylvania Shakes). Regional: Actor’s Theatre of Louisville, American Conservatory Theater, South Coast Repertory, Syracuse Stage, Clarence Brown Theatre, the Utah, Tennessee, and Seattle Shakespeare festivals, American Stage, and Shakespeare Santa Cruz. Upcoming: Porthos in The Three Musketeers (People’s Light). He holds an MFA from A.C.T. in San Francisco. DAVIS GAINES (King Arthur | 2nd Season) Broadway: The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera (2,000+ performances), Whistle Down the Wind, Camelot (Richard Burton), Hello, Dolly! (Carol Channing). Off-Broadway: The Death of Von Richthofen (The Public), One Two Three Four Five (Manhattan Theatre Club), Assassins (Playwrights Horizons), The Boys from Syracuse (Encores!), Forbidden Broadway. Regional: Man of La Mancha (Ovation Award), SILENCE! The Musical (LA Weekly Award). Film: Warlock: The Armageddon. TV: Sweeney Todd, Desperate Housewives, Charmed, Chicago Hope, Veronica’s Closet, Bodies of Evidence. facebook.com/DavisGainesActor REBECCA GALARZA (Ensemble | Debut Season) Rebecca is pleased to be making her Orlando Shakespeare Theater debut. After winning the IAAPA Brass Ring Award for “Best Female Performer in the World”, Rebecca currently performs at Walt Disney World, Seaworld, and Universal Citywalk. She can also be seen in the recent film Let’s Be Cops which is available on DVD and Blu Ray. RebeccaGalarza.com RASHAD GUY (Ensemble | Debut Season) Rashad is happy to be returning to Orlando Shakes for his second season. Last season he was seen in Les Mis, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Most recently, Rashad appeared in the regional premiere of Sister Act: the Musical at the Ogunquit Playhouse. He currently works at Finding Nemo: the Musical and Hoop Dee Doo Revue at Disney, and O Wondrous Night at Seaworld. RashadGuy.com MICHAEL HUNSAKER (Sir Galahad & others | 2nd Season) Michael appeared as Jean Valjean in 2014’s Les Misérables (Broadway World Award). He’s performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and all over the U.S., and has written several musicals including Measure for Measure, Out of Frame, and Fetching Water. Favorite roles: Brick (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), Tony (West Side Story), Chris (Miss Saigon), and Jesus (Jesus Christ Superstar). BFA in Music Theatre from Florida State University. Michael is currently pursuing his MFA in Film Production at Full Sail University. AUSTIN RYAN HUNT (Ensemble | Debut Season) Austin is a Chicago native and recently graduated from Lipscomb University in Nashville where he studied Acting and Dance. During his time in Nashville he performed as Riff in West Side Story, Feste in Twelfth Night, and also served as Choreographer and Dance Captain in various production with Nashville Shakespeare Festival. Austin would like to thank his wonderful roommates and fellow castmates for their love, and God for his provision. AustinRyanHunt.com
KIMMI JOHNSON (Ensemble | Debut Season) Kimmi is a recent graduate of Elon University in North Carolina, where she received her BFA in Acting. She has studied Shakespeare abroad at the Theatre Academy of London through Florida State University, and is a proud staff member at the Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Previous credits include Oh, What A Night! (Theatre Raleigh), In the Heights, Reckless, Cloud Nine, A Man of No Importance, and 1776. DANIEL LONGACRE (Ensemble | Debut Season) Daniel is a local performer that studied at the University of Central Florida. He has appeared in Osceola Center for the Arts’ Footloose, Central Florida Community Arts’ South Pacific, and GenY’s Cabaret. Other credits include the Triwizard Spirit Rally and the Frog Choir both located at Universal Studios Orlando’s Islands of Adventure. KATHRYN MILLER (Ensemble | Debut Season) Regional: Harrisburg Shakespeare Company: Ophelia in Hamlet, Mabel Chiltern/Mrs. Cheveley in An Ideal Husband, Isabella in Measure for Measure, Juliet in Romeo & Juliet, Octavia in Antony & Cleopatra, Porter in Macbeth, Rivkeh Lev in My Name Is Asher Lev, Gwendolen Fairfax in The Importance of Being Earnest; Reduxion Theatre Company: Hero in Much Ado About Nothing. Kathryn is thrilled to be joining Orlando Shakespeare Theater for their 2015-2016 Season. PHILIP NOLEN (Sir Bedevere & others | 10th Season) Philip has been a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the professional union of stage actors and stage managers in the United States, since 1992. He has performed as an actor/singer in dozens of plays and musicals over the last twenty years for Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Mad Cow Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, the New York and Orlando International Fringe Theater Festivals, as well as multiple venues at Walt Disney World. T. ROBERT PIGOTT (Sir Robin & others | 4th Season) Robby grew up on Maui and attended Yale University. Orlando Shakes appearances include Into the Woods, Opus, The Comedy of Errors, and The Big Bang. He has worked locally at the Orlando REP, Orlando Theatre Project, Mad Cow, and SAK Comedy Lab. He toured Europe with West Side Story and appeared in the German and Vegas productions of Starlight Express. He can be seen daily as Marlin in Finding Nemo - The Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. DEE ROSCIOLI (The Lady of the Lake | Debut Season) Dee is best known for her portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked. She has performed the role on Broadway, in Chicago, and across the U.S. and holds the distinction of playing the role more than any other actress. Other credits include The Circus in Winter, a new work at Goodspeed Musicals; Grizabella, Cats (National Tour); Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival); Sara, Murder Ballad (Manhattan Theatre Club workshop). She has also performed her solo cabaret to sold out audiences in NYC and Chicago.
SARAH SUMMERWELL (Ensemble | Debut Season) Sarah is over the moon to be working with Orlando Shakes! Recent credits include Morticia in The Addams Family and Gymnasia in ...Forum at Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, Lady Capulet in BrooklynOne’s immersive production of R&J, and various appearances at The West End Lounge, La MaMa Experimental Theatre, and T. Schreiber Studios in NYC. Endless thanks to her friends and family. JACOB VALLEROY (Ensemble | Debut Season) Jacob just received his BA in Musical Theatre from the University of Alabama (Roll Tide). This is his first season with Orlando Shakespeare Theater. OffBroadway: Alcestis Ascending (Straton). Regional: Les Misérables (Enjolras), The Lost Colony, and Rocket Boys the Musical. Other credits include Merrily We Roll Along (Franklin Shepard), The Importance of Being Earnest (Jack), Othello (Lodovico), and Side Man (Clifford). SALVATORE VIEIRA (Ensemble | Debut Season) Salvatore is thrilled to be making his Orlando Shakes debut this fall in SPAMALOT! Professional: Hairspray (Link Larkin), Big River (Tom Sawyer), Shrek the Musical (Male Swing), How to Succeed in Business... (Jenkins), and various acting roles at Universal Studios Orlando. Educational: The Fantasticks (Matt), (a love story) (David), and Kiss of the Spider Woman (Prisoner). Senior B.F.A. Musical Theatre Major and Dance Minor at UCF. SalvatoreVieira.com CORY WAGENER (Ensemble | Debut Season) Cory is a recent graduate of Samford University’s BFA Musical Theatre Program. While there, her favorite roles were Lady Macbeth in Macbeth, Steph in Reasons to Be Pretty, and Mrs. Fairfax in Jane Eyre the Musical. She is so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this season at Orlando Shakespeare Theater! To God be the glory! JONATHAN WIENER (Sir Lancelot & others | Debut Season) Most recently performed aboard the Disney Dream as a lead soloist. OffBroadway: My Big Gay Italian Wedding (Gregorio), My Big Gay Italian Funeral (Rabbi Howie). Regional: Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Macbeth, The Tempest, Lorenzaccio, Pericles (dir Mary Zimmerman); CRT’s Violet (Monty), Candide (Maximilian), Our Country’s Good, Laramie Project; Colonial Theatre’s Damn Yankees; Surflight Theatre’s The Female Odd Couple (opposite JoAnne Worley and Cindy Williams). TV: Guiding Light, One Life to Live, Momsters, Celebrity Ghost Story. KEITH E. WILSON (Ensemble/Dance Captain | Debut Season) An Equity member since 1986, Keith’s theater credits include Cats (Broadway and Hamburg, Germany), Hello, Dolly! with Carol Channing (National Tour), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with Morgan Fairchild, The Wizard of OZ with Phyllis Diller, many seasons of Summer Stock shows at The Muny, St. Louis, Beauty And The Beast Disney Hollywood Studios, Disney Cruise Line (dance captain), Opryland USA, Six Flags, and many, many, many, many convention shows.
CREATIVE TEAM BIOS CRAIG M. BEYROOTI (Sound Designer | 2nd Season) Craig returns to Orlando Shakes after designing sound for last season’s Les Misérables. Other sound design credits include La Cage aux Folles, Beehive, The Fantasticks, Funny Girl, The Music Man, The Full Monty, The Producers, Guys & Dolls, Cagney!, 42nd Street, Miss Saigon, How to Succeed in Business…., and Midnight Clear (World Premiere). Craig started Atlantic Professional Audio in 1999, and continues to run the company. TIM HATLEY (Original Costume Design) A British set and costume designer for theater and film, Tim trained at Central St. Martin’s School of Art. West End and Broadway credits: Betty Blue Eyes, Monty Python’s SPAMALOT, Private Lives, The Crucible, Humble Boy, and many others. Film: Stage Beauty (2003), Closer (2005), and Notes on a Scandal (2006). Awards: Olivier Awards for Stanley (National Theatre) and Private Lives (West End), and Tony Awards for Private Lives (Broadway) and Shrek The Musical (Broadway). JIM HELSINGER (Director | 25th Season) Jim has directed many Orlando Shakespeare Theater productions including the recent Henry V, Nicholas Nickleby, Titus Andronicus, and Cymbeline. He has also directed for theaters across the country including The Actor’s Theatre of Louisville, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Florida Repertory Theatre, Actor’s Playhouse, Florida Studio Theatre, and Cape May Stage. He is a member of Actors’ Equity Association, National Theatre Conference, and National New Play Network. Jim also serves as a UCF faculty member. JIM HUNTER (Scenic Designer | 2nd Season) Jim returns to Orlando Shakes, following his lighting design of 2010’s The 39 Steps. Jim’s scene and lighting designs have also been seen at such theatres as the Folger Shakespeare Theatre, Theatre Virginia, Phoenix Theatre, Florida Repertory Theatre, and many others. He’s served as Chair for the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of South Carolina and Artistic Director of Theatre South Carolina from 2004 to 2014. jimhunterdesigns.com ERIC IDLE (Book, Lyrics, & Music) Eric has multi-hyphenated his way through life, from a writer and actor in the legendary Monty Python TV series and movies, to the creator and director of The Rutles, the prefab four, whose legend will last a lunchtime. He has appeared on stage in drag singing rude songs at Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl as well as performing in two highly successful tours, Eric Idle Exploits Monty Python and The Greedy Bastard Tour. Ginny Kopf (Dialect Coach | 13th Season) Ginny is well-known throughout Florida as a Dialect Coach for productions ranging from professional and community theatres, to high schools, middle schools, and colleges. She is the dialect coach across Disney properties and at Universal Studios’ Harry Potter World of Wizardry. She also privately coaches actors, singers, public speakers, and voice actors, and authored The Dialect Handbook. Ms. Kopf has been an enthusiastic professor in the Valencia College theatre program for over 25 years. ANDREW MULKEY (Video/Projection Designer | 2nd Season) Andrew is currently pursuing a BFA in Theatrical Design and Technology at the University of Central Florida, where his design credits include Zombietown, Eurydice, The Underpants, and The Baltimore Waltz. Additional credits include video/projection design for The Best of Enemies and Henry V at Orlando Shakes, as well as Stage Manager/Lighting Director aboard the Mediterranean’s Seabourn Sojourn.
STEVE MACKINNON (Musical Director | 5th Season) Steve was the Musical Director/Composer for last season’s A Christmas Carol, and directed Orlando Shakes productions of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, A Night in New Orleans: A Magic Tree House Adventure, and Miss Nelson is Missing. As a director, music director, accompanist, or actor, his work has also been seen at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Orlando REP, Theatre Downtown, Mad Cow Theatre, Straz Center PAC, and Radio City Entertainment. STACY RENEE NORWOOD (Stage Manager | 9th Season) Stacy has stage-managed multiple seasons at Orlando Shakes, the Depot Theatre, and Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Her credits include The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Sense and Sensibility, Othello, Hank Williams: Lost Highway, Pippin, Big Bang, Lend Me a Tenor, The Importance of Being Earnest, Hamlet, and All’s Well That Ends Well, as well as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Pride and Prejudice in repertory. She is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. MICK O’NEILL (Assistant Stage Manager | 4th Season) Mick returns to Orlando Shakes following last season’s Les Misérables, as well as To Kill a Mockingbird and The Merry Wives of Windsor in repertory. Recently, Mick acted as the Assistant Director for Broadway & Beyond, the Grand Premiere of The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, starring Norm Lewis and Sierra Boggess. JOHN DU PREZ (Music) John entered the film industry in 1978, composing music for Monty Python’s Life of Brian. He has scored more than 20 feature films including The Meaning of Life, A Private Function, and A Fish Called Wanda. He was Musical Director for Eric Idle’s two North American stage tours, Eric Idle Exploits Monty Python (2000) and The Greedy Bastard Tour (2003). Monty Python’s SPAMALOT was his Broadway debut. BRITT SANDUSKY (Sound Engineer | 11th Season) Formally trained at the Audio Recording Technology Institute here in Orlando, Britt was the Audio Engineer for Les Misérables, and has designed the sound-scapes for many Orlando Shakes favorites including Flat Stanley, Othello, Sense and Sensibility, The Importance Of Being Earnest, The 39 Steps, Schoolhouse Rock Live!, and Robinson Crusoe. BERT SCOTT (Scenic Designer | 10th Season) Recent Orlando Shakes design credits include sets for A Christmas Carol and the repertory productions of To Kill a Mockingbird and The Merry Wives of Windsor, as well as lights for Les Misérables. Additional design credits include Theatre Breaking Through Barriers, Stages St. Louis, North Shore Music Theatre, and many others. Bert is the coordinator of UCF’s Design & Technology program. United Scenic Artists Member. Theatre MFA from UNC-Greensboro, BS in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. BILLY SPRAGUE, JR. (Choreographer | Debut Season) Billy has previously choreographed Monty Python’s SPAMALOT for Musical Theatre West and California Musical Theatre, and directed the musical for Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre and Music Theatre Wichita. Additional choreography credits include A Christmas Carol: A Musical Ghost Story, South Pacific, The Calico Buffalo, and many others. DENISE R. WARNER (Costume Coordinator | 15th Season) Denise is the Costume Manager and staff Costume Designer for Orlando Shakes. Previous design credits include The Taming of the Shrew, Hamlet, The Merchant of Venice, Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Othello, Arms and the Man, and The Island of Dr. Moreau. Her work has also been seen at Center Stage, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Maples Rep, Mad Cow Theatre, Millbrook Playhouse, Orlando Opera, and Orlando REP.
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ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE THEATER DONORS Orlando Shakespeare Theater would like to thank all of our donors for their generous contributions. The gifts listed below were received between June 2015 and August 31, 2015, and include United Arts contributions for the 2015-2016 Season. We would also like to acknowledge our twenty-seven year partnership with the University of Central Florida. For more information regarding donating and the benefits you can receive, please visit our website.
Producer - $25,000 and higher Ginsburg Family Foundation Harriett Lake Rita and John Lowndes Ken & Trisha Margeson
Director - $24,999 to $10,000 Jim and Diana Barnes Suzanne E. Gilbert Marilyn S. Goldman and Steve Goldman Charitable Trust Anonymous Lester and Sonia Mandell The Melrose Foundation
Mr. A. Brian Phillips, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Albert & Elisabeth Prast Frank Santos and Dan Dantin Valerie and Jim Shapiro Simon and Ellen Snyder Mrs. Kathryn Chicone Ustler The Bryce L. West Foundation
Playwright - $9,999 to $5,000 Gordon and Susan Arkin Anonymous Marilyn S. Goldman Jack Lord and Adam Hunter Francille MacFarland, M.D. in Memory of Hilda Wolf
Dr. Mary Palmer Alexis C. Pugh Tom and Penny Yochum
Stage Manager - $4,999 to $2,500 Frank and Carol-Lynn Bevc Ford W. Kiene Central Florida Foundation Computer Business Consultants, Inc. Clinton Pownall Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. Macy’s
Andrea Massey-Farrell Mark and Christine Middlebrook Gallen Miller in Honor of Tiffany Tankersley RLF Seaside National Bank UCF Foundation Leighton & Phyllis Yates
Star - $2,499 to $1,000 David and Judy Albertson Ms. Stephanie Allen Maria-Elena Augustin Lyn and David Berelsman Shirley D. Bias Alana and Matt Brenner Stewart H. Brown Tom and Kathy Cardwell Charitable Fund of the Schwab Charitable Fund Teresa and Jay Colling Ingrid & Coleman Cordell Ted B. Edwards Sally Blackmun and Michael Elsberry Dykes and Lisa Everett Anonymous Jim Helsinger and Suzanne O’Donnell Maureen and Mark Kennedy Col. And Mrs. Robert and Jerilyn Kreps Bob and Julie Mandell James and Sarah Martin Dr. and Mrs. McClelland Daniel and Elizabeth McIntosh Jim and Cynthia Milligan in Honor of Jacklyn Wright
Robin H. Murphy Orlando Magic Leslie King O’Neal Molly O’Neill Orlando Utilities Commission Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Marian Peters Martin and Ellen Prague James and Judy Russell Michael and Theresa Ryan Sidhu Family Drs. David Smuckler and Maxine Tabas Chuck and Margery Steinmetz Ronald and Patricia Strasberg Rebecca and Blaine Sweatt Cory L. Taylor Judith Thompson Deborah and Garritt Toohey in Honor of Althea Rokes Kurry Dr. Jessica M. Vaught Dr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Warren Louise and Dick Weiner in Honor of Harriett Lake Bickley C. Wilson Ying Family Foundation
Lead - $999 to $500 Meredith E. Level Anonymous Kim Ashby in Honor of Bob and Katy Ashby Dr. Mitch and Swantje Levin James R. Lussier and Nancy C. Jacobson Beth Barnes and John Crocitto Kurtis T. Bauerle Bill and Becky Manuel Anonymous Susan Fox Beversluis Orlando Health R. Dean Bosco, CFP Harry and Jackie Pappas Chepenik Financial Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Christiansen Steve and Valerie Pickert Drs. Jeff Cohen and Luci Belnick Mr. Serge Rizzo and Ms. Sharri Bartz Carl and Ann Croft Carolyn Saliba Francie and Wayne Dear John and Margaret Sanders Judith Duda and Howard Weber Mr. and Mrs. Jon and Semra Eichelberger Rick Schell Dr. Peter and Carol Selassie Dr. And Dr. Richard & Terri Finkel Mt. and Mrs. Nicholas J. St. George Bro and Dave Garland Warren and Susan Tedder in Honor of Dr. Stephen and Ruth Ann Heller John and Martha Hitt Alexis Pugh Leslie J. Temmen William and Kathlene Hohns John and Nancy-Lee Thompson Gil Kemp Jill Kling Joan and Harry Travis Genie Lavery Phoebe and Eliot Rosewater Jerry and Barbara Twedt Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Lefkowitz in Honor of Joshua Lefkowitz Chris E. Whitney
Player - $499 to $250 Glenn and Stacey Adams Phil and Jennifer Anderson Polly Anderson David and Carla Ausherman David B. Baer Mr. Frank P. Barber Blaise and Elizabeth Benoist Rev. Dr. Benjamin A. Berinti, C.PP.S. Darryl M. Bloodworth Barbara Caldwell Steve and Debbie Cecchetti Mary Anne Ciavatta Duck Paula Collins in Memory of Bruce Collins Donovan and Mary Ann Dean Mr. Darrell DeVaney Jennifer and Bill Dymond Rex and Kathy Elbert George Fender in Honor of American Military Forces Jose and Mimi Fernandez Miranda F. Fitzgerald Mrs. Katherine L. Fredlake Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fulton Lynn and Terry Gillam Katherine Ho and Joey Sacco Shannon Hoagland John and Beth Isler Johnson & Johnson: Family of Companies Bette Jore Marc and Henrietta Katzen Kathleen Kershaw Ellen Lang Mark & Noreen Levitt Mr. Russell N. Littlefield Donna M. Miller Dr. Margaret G. Miller and Mr. Charles E. Miller in Memory of Jennifer C. Miller, Our Daughter Jeffrey and Mindy Moore Jeff and Erin Myers Lisa G. Nason William & Ede Nault D.W. Phineas Perkins Eli and Ina Porth Provinsure Enrique Puig John & Rhonda Quigley Karen Ramberg
James and Beverly Rawlings Rebecca and Ryan Rhoden Patricia Rixmann Thomas and Elizabeth Roehlk Howard and Lenore Roland John D. Ruffier Beth Guba Schaan Jean E. Siegfried David L. Sigalow and Heather Walsh Robert Smedley South Lake Montessori School, Inc. in Honor of Children Ron Stricklin Jackie and Rod Sward Dr. Brenda Smith Thompson Mark E. Thompson Uno Restaurant Holdings, LLC Ms. Sterling S. Vestal Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Walker Berni Wasser Stonebridge Financial Planning Group, LLC Neil and Malka Webman Barbara Weinreich Judge and Mrs. George C. Young
For rates and info, contact Melissa Braillard, Director of Marketing at 407-447-1700 EXT. 215
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MELISSAM@ORLANDOSHAKES.ORG
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