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In honor of Andy... The Otterbein Summer Theatre Company dedicates the work of the 2019 season to the memory of our beloved friend, and mentor, Andy Baker. Andy, a 2009 graduate of the Otterbein Universit)' Theatre Design/Technology program, was an integral part of Otterbein Summer Theatre since his time as a student. As a lighting designer, he shared his creative gifts with Andy Baker 1985-2019 us for almost a decade of summer seasons, including those that featured A Grand Night for Singing, My Fair Lady, and Altar Boyz. Be yond his incredible talent, Andy was a leader and mentor to many of our students, working hand in hand with them as they retraced his path through the Otterbein program. His teachers will always remember him for his humility and grace, for his can-do attitude, and his genuine concern for the people around him. A scholarship fund has been established in Andy’s name to benefit future stu dents who exhibit the leadership qualities best modeled by Andy himself. We have already coUected half of the required amount for the scholarship to be availabUe for future students. Please consider a tax-deductible contribution to honor Andy for generations to come We will be collecting donations at all performances of our Rare Sightings Reading Series, and donations can also be made via the Otterbein Summer Theatre box office or sent directly to: Otterbein University Institutional Advancement 1 S. Grove St. Westerville, OH 43081 , i x (Please note "Andy Baker Scholarship" in the memo line of your check.) Tfiankyou for joining us for the 2019 Otterbein Summer Theatre season!
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OTTERBEIN SUMMER THEATRE
A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a Story and Characters by Damon Runyon Music & Lyrics by
Book by JO SWERLING & ABE BURROWS
FRANK LOESSER
Directed by LENNY LEIBOWITZ*^ Music Direction by
Choreography by
SAMUEL CLEIN
STELLA HIATT KANE
Scenic Design by
Costume Design by
DAN GRAY
REBECCA WHITE
Lighting Design by
Sound Design by
MATT HAZARD
DOC DAVIS Stage Managed by ANNIKA MORRISON
July 11-14,18-20, 2019 Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall 30 South Grove St., Westerville "Guvs and Dolls" is presented through
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CAST SKY MASTERSON.................................................... SARAH BROWN......................................................... NATHAN DETROIT................................................ MISS ADELAIDE....................................................... NICELY-NICELY JOHNSON............................ BIG JULE........................................................................... BENNY SOUTHSTREET...................................... LT.BRANNIGAN...................................................... HARRY THE HORSE.............................................. ANGIE THE OX.......................................................... RUSTY CHARLIE...................................................... ARVIDE ABERNATHY......................................... GENERAL MATILDA B. CARTWRIGHT
..........................Mathieu Wiesner .................................... Tatum Beck ................................ Noah Rockne .................................. Payton Tevis ....................................... Evan Kret ..............................Mark MinearU ..............................Jeremy Holder ............................Jackson Mullins ................................ Ryan Esparza ................................ Holden Boger ..............................Stephen Blauch ............................Daniel KunkeU*^ ........................Emma Kate Lampe
THE MISSION BAND: AGATHA.......................................................................... CALVIN............................................................................ MIMI...................................................................................... JOEY BILTMORE............................................................. MASTER OF CEREMONIES......................................
................................Olivia Crago^ ................................. Holden Boger ...................... Emma Kate Lampe ................................ Jeremy Holder .................................. Ryan Esparza ...Ryan Esparza, Stephen Blauch DRUNKS............................................................................. Jeremy Holder, Stephen Blauch WAITERS............................................................................. ....................................Grace Dillon Understudy: MISS ADELAIDE................................. HOT BOX GIRLS Olivia Crago, Grace Dillon, Amelia Elias, Emman Kate Lampe, Grace Rucci CRAPSHOOTERS Stephen Blauch, Holden Boger, Olivia Crago, Grace Dillon, Amelia Elias, Ryan Esparza, Jeremy Holder, Daniel Kunkel, Emma Kate Lampe, Jackson Mullins, Will Porter, Grace Rucci
’"The Actor appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Denotes Fight Captain
^Denotes Dance Captain
ORCHESTRA____________ Conductor/Piano Violin.................... Reed 1................... Reed 2................... Trumpet............... Trombone............ Percussion............
............Lenny Leibowitz ................. Lane Champa Margot Marshall-Goetz .............Miranda Martin .................. Ben Huntoon ................. Kendal Smith .............Tomasz Jarzecki
PRODUCTION STAFF Artistic Director.......................................................................................... Lenny Leibowitz Producer/Managing Director............................................................ Elizabeth Saltzgiver Technical Director......................................................................................................... PatrickStone Production Manager........................................................................... Kristen Cooperkline Dialect Coach........................................................................................... Christopher Smith Costume Shop Supervisor..................................................................Cynthia B. Overton Light & Sound Supervisor...................................................................................Doc Davis Manager of Ticketing & On-Campus Marketing..................................... Tara K. Smith Company Manager/ Box Office Manager.................................................................. SarahShort Assistant Stage Managers..................................................... Avery Barrett, Carly Salyer Carpenters.................................................................................Reilly Cox, Kyle Krygielski Charge Artist................................................................................................................... CassieLentz Props Master.......................................................................................................................JuliaKelley Props Assistant......................................................................................... Katherine Clifford Draper/ Wardrobe Master........................................................................................ MirandaCotman Wardrobe Assistant............................................................................Anna Kate Reynolds Stitchers..... Hannahh Pohlman, Jensen Click, Anna Kate Reynolds, Michelle Silva Master Electrician/ Light Board Operator........................................Allison Gammons Spot Operators............................................................Katherine Clifford, Chase Pittman Audio Mixer/Al................................................................................................................EmilyHayman Deck Crew..........Desmond Fernandez, Kitty Mader, Abby Messina, Michelle Silva Front of House Manager..................................................................Lydia Namakydoost Box Office Assistants...........................................Lydia Namakydoost, Anna Sheridan
Otterbein Summer Theatre extends special thanks & recognition to Tom & Donna Kerr, Lois Szudy, Mary Pat Knight, David Lilly, Michael Yonchak, Otterbein University Dept, of Music Die Courtright Memonal Library
for their generous assistance with this production.
The videotaping or making of electronic or other audio and/or visual recordings of this production or distributing recordings on any medium, including the Internet, is strictly prohibited, a violation of the author's rights and actionable under United States Copyright Law.
SCENE SYNOPSIS_______ ACTl Overture....................................................................................................................Orchestra
Scene 1: Broadway Fugue for Tinhorns..... Benny Southstreet, Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Rusty Charlie Follow the Fold...............................Arvide Abernathy, Mission Band, Sarah Brown The Oldest Established...Benny S., Nathan Detroit, Nicely-Nicely J., Crapshooters
Scene 2: Inside the Save-A-Soul Mission I'll Know..............................................................................Sarah Brown, Sky Masterson
Scene 3: In a Phone Booth Scene 4: The Hot Box Nightclub Bushel and a Peck............................................................ Miss Adelaide, Hot Box Girls Adelaide's Lament..................................................................................... Miss Adelaide
Scene 5: A Street off Broadway Guys & Dolls.............................................Benny Southstreet, Nicely-Nicely Johnson
Scene 6: Outside the Save-A-Soul Mission Scene 7: Street off Broadway Havana............................................................................................. Sarah, Sky Masterson
Scene 8: Havana, Cuba - A Dive Scene 9: Havanna - Outside If 1 Were a Bell..................................................................................................Sarah Brown
Scene 10: Outside the Save-A-Soul Mission My Time of Day.......................................................................................... Sky Masterson I've Never Been in Love Before..................................... Sarah Brown, Sky Masterson
INTERMISSION ACT II Scene 1: The Hot Box Nightclub Take Back Your Mink...................................................... Miss Adelaide, Hot Box Girls Adelaide's Lament...................................................................................... Miss Adelaide
Scene 2: The West Forties More I Cannot Wish You.................................................................... Ar\ide Abernathy
Scene 3: Crap Game in the Sewers Luck Be A Lady................................................................Sky Masterson, Crapshooters
Scene 4: Street off Broadway Sue Me.............................................................................Miss Adelaide, Nathan Detroit
Scene 5: Inside the Save-A-Soul Mission Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat................ Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Crapshooters The Guys Follow the Fold........................................................................... Crapshooters
Scene 6: Night time on a Street Off Broadway Adelaide Meets Sarah/ Marry the Man Today..........Miss Adelaide, Sarah Brown
Scene 7: Broadway The Happy Ending,
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BIOGRAPHIES Lenny Leibowitz (Artistic Director/Director) is in his fifth year as a member of the Otterbein ITieatre faculty. Since his arrival in Wester\hlle, Lenny has directed Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady, Into the Woods, Clybourne Park, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Top Girls, Fiddler on the Roof, and Adding Machine: A Musical. As founding artistic director of Marvell Rep, Off-Broad way, Lennv directed 11 productions, including The Threepenny Opera, which received a Drama Desk nomination for Best Re\aval of a Musical. Other New York directing credits include the world premiere of Brian Yorkey's Making Tracks, which ran Off-Broad way at Rockefeller Center's Taipei Theater. Lenny has directed at some of the nation's leading regional theaters including the Olney Theatre, the National Players, the Huntington Theatre's Breaking Ground Festival, and the New Harmony Theatre, where he was artistic director for four years, staging Amadeus, The School for Scandal, Guys and Dolls, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Crucible, and Much Ado About Nothing, among others. A Philadelphia native, he made his professional debut as a piano soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra. He received his B.A. from Columbia University and his M.F.A. from Boston University. Member, SDC and AEA. Samuel Clein (Music Director/Conductor) is pleased to be returning to Otterbein Summer Theatre after music directing and conducting last season's Oklahoma! Regional credits: Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Sacramento Music Circus, First Stage Milwaukee, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, CATCO, Columbus Children's Theatre, Short North Stage, Sacramento Theatre Company, Alhambra Theatre and Dining, the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival, and many more. Love to Axel Rose Lee (cat), Lola and Albondiga (dogs), and Nicole (human). Samuel is a proud member of the American Federation of Musicians, Mensa International, and American Mensa. www.sterlingartistic.com Stella Kane (Choreographer) is the Director of Musical Theatre and Director of Dance at Otterbein University and the founding Artistic Director of JazzMet. Ms. Kane has been a member of the national companies of Sugar and Bob Fosses' Dancin’ and a member of the national and international companies of The American Dance Machine. She has made television appearances in productions such as PBS' Dance in America and The Ann Reinking Special with Ann Reinking, Chita Rivera and Ben Vereen. Ms. Kane has taught for New York's American Dance Machine/Harkness House and the Actors' and Directors' Lab. She has been a visiting guest artist/teacher at several universities including The Ohio State University and New York University and has been a master teacher in residence at the Northern Ballet Theatre in Leeds, England. She has also been a guest choreographer for BalletMet and Columbus Dance Theatre, including the recent world premiere of Women Leading. Her most current Otterbein collaborations have included Singin' in the Rain, Big Fish, Damn Yankees, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Oklahoma!. Additionally, she has directed and choreographed the recent Otterbein University dance productions of Famously Yours... Forever. The Goddess, Move Me and Gloriously Grimm. Dan Gray (Scenic Designer) is happy to be back at Otterbein for Guys & Dolls. Dan has designed numerous productions for Otterbein over the years including Oklahoma!, Rumors, Adding Machine: A Musical, Clybourne Park, Julius Caesar, The Last Night of Ballyhoo and Phantom. Dan's many regional theatre credits include designs for The George Street Playhouse, Capital Rep, Players Theatre Columbus, the Delaware Theatre Company, The Human Race Theatre Co., and CATCO. He also designs for many Central Ohio
BIOGRAPHIES___________ companies including BalletMet, Opera Columbus, The Dayton Ballet, and the Columbus Symphony. Dan is the Resident Scenic Designer and Associate Professor at The Ohio State University Department of Theatre.
Rebecca White (Costume Designer) is particularly thrilled to be designing the costumes for this production and has enjoyed working and laughing with her wonderful students this summer. Rebecca joined the Theatre & Dance faculty as the resident Costume Designer in 2007 and teaches courses in costume history, costume design, costume technolog}^ and makeup. Some of Rebecca's previous designs at Otterbein/OST include Oklahoma!, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Into the Woods, The Importance of Being Earnest, Pippin, and How to Succeed in Business... Without Really Tiying. Rebecca's work has been on stage at Short North Stage, the Santa Fe Opera, The Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Park Square Theatre, St. Cloud State University, Theatre I'Homme Dieu and the Minnesota Centennial Showboat. Rebecca holds an MFA from The University of Minnesota and a BS from The University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse where she performed as a Hot Box Girl (and also a Crapshooter!) exactly 20 years ago this month.
Matt Hazard (Lighting Designer) is a lighting designer who works during the day for Vincent Lighting Systems. His recent design projects include Peter Pan for Columbus Children's Theatre, Little Mermaid for Nationwide Pleasure Guild, Hay Fever for Otterbein, and many other designs for groups such as the Harmony Project, Kenyon College, Opera Columbus, Opera Project Columbus, The Ohio State Department of Theatre and School of Music, and several area high schools. Matt earned his BA in Theatre and his MFA in Design at Ohio State. He is an ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician and a member of lATSE Local 12. He is happy to work with and be welcomed this summer by Otterbein Summer Theatre! Doc Davis (Sound Designer/Lighting and Sound Supervisor) was bom and raised in Pearl, MS. After receiving a BA in Theatre from Belhaven University, he continued his education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. While completing his MFA in Sound Design, he worked as a sound engineer at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, assisting such acts as Mark Morris Dance Company, The National, Derek Trucks Band, Keb' Mo', Ralph Lemon Dance Company, and more. After receiving his MFA, he acted as a Mastering Engineer, Sound Designer, Al, Location Recordist, Video Designer, and Re-Recording Mixer for various theaters, companies, and films. Since moving to Columbus, OH, Davis has worked at Otterbein University as Lighting and Sound Supervisor and Events Coordinator. He continues to design and mix shows many times a year and especially loves sharing his approach to Audio Engineering and Sound Design to students of all ages! Annika Morrison (Stage Manager) is a senior BFA Design/Technology major with a Psychology minor from Ann Arbor, MI. Previous credits include Smoke on the Mountain (Stage Manager), Singin' in the Rain (Stage Manager), and The Odyssey (Stage Manager) with the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts. Avery Barrett (Assistant Stage Manager) is a sophomore BFA Design/Technology major with a Studio Art minor from Austin, TX. Previous credits include Festival 2019: A Reiiaissance (Stage Manager), 'Master Harold "...and the Boys (Asst. Stage Manager) at
BIOGRAPHIES Otterbein, and Angels in America (Stage Manager) at Cedar Park Theatre. Avery would like to thank her best friend and roommate, Anna Kate Reynolds, for always being there for her throughout this process. She would also like to thank Elizabeth Saltzgiver and Sarah Short for being stars! Tatum Beck (Sarah Brown) is a senior BFA Musical Theatre major from Worthington, OH. Previous credits include Singin' in the Rain (Lina Lamont), The Diary ofAnne Frank (Anne Frank), and Snoopy!!! (Lucy). In the fall, Tatum will be playing Velma Kelly in Chicago for her final role at Otterbein. Many thanks to the cast, crew, and creative team at OST for making this last summer a great one. Stephen Blauch (Rusty Charlie/Crapshooter) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major from Chardon, OH. Previous credits include Smoke on the Mountain (Dennis Sanders), and Singin' in the Rain (Roscoe Dexter) at Otterbein, and Next to Normal (Henry) at Aurora Community Theatre. Stephen would like to thank his friends and family for believing in him over the years. Holden Boger (Angie the Ox/Calvin) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from San Francisco, CA. Previous credits include The Master Builder (Solness). Holden is ecstatic to be a part of his first summer stock show at Otterbein. He is extremely grateful for this opportunity and for his sister Madesyn's love and support! Lane Champa (Violin) of Delaware, OH is an active performer in the New Albany Symphony Orchestra, Opera Project Columbus Chamber Orchestra, Newark Granville Symphony Orchestra, McConnell Arts Center Chamber Orchestra, and Westerville Symphony Orchestra. He is also the Marketing Director of New Albany Symphony Orchestra. Champa is the Youth Outreach Coordinator of the Creati\'e Strings Workshop in Delaware and Assistant Director of Olentangy Summer Strings Camp at Otterbein. He is the Librarian of the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra and a faculty member of the Chamber Music Connection. Champa is a graduate of Otterbein University where he studied Music, Business Administration, and Arts Administration. He also manages a private string studio teaching violin, viola, cello, improvisation and composition to students across central Ohio. Katherine Clifford (Props Assistant) is a junior BA Theatre and ILA Teaching Licensure double major from Gahaima, OH. Previous credits include Big Fish (Props Assistant), The Tragedy of Macbeth (Wardrobe Assistant), and Singin' in the Rain (Paints Assistant). In the fall, Katherine will be working on Chicago as the Props Master. She sends her appreciation to her family and friends that have supported her throughout her theatrical journey. Kristen Cooperkline (Production Manager) joined the Otterbein family in 2013. She was raised in Columbus and earned her Bachelor of Arts in History/Theatre from the College of Wooster and her Masters of Arts in American Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University. She then received her MFA in Stage Management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her Illinois credits include Macbeth, La Calisto, Battle of Angels, Februai'y Dance, and Our Town. Following her time at Illinois, Kristen served as the Event Coordinator for the first-ever American College Dance
BIOGRAPHIES___________ Festival Association South Regional Conference as well as a stage manager for Bebe Miller Company. She returned to the University of Illinois in 2016 to guest stage manage February 2016, featuring the premiere of American choreographer/director Ping Chong's piece Baldwin/NOW.
Miranda Cotman (DraperAAardrobe Master) is a recent graduate of Otterbein University and is ver\^ happy to work with Otterbein Summer Theatre. Previous credits include Costume Designer for Otterbein's production of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Draper for Singin' in the Rain, and Costume Designer for Smoke on the Mountain and "Master Harold"... and the Boys. Next, Miranda will be moving to Cincinnati, continuing theatre work there. She would like to thank Anna Kate Reynolds and Michelle Sliva for being "The Best" and Chris Morrison for being her support. Reilly Cox (Carpenter) is a sophomore BA Theatre major with Dance and Arts Administration minors from Austin, TX. Previous credits include Singin' in the Rain (Ensemble) at Otterbein, and All Shook Up (Ensemble) and Guys and Dolls (Hot Box Girl) at Tex ARTS. Reilly has had a blast working with this stellar cast and crew. She hopes you enjoy the show! Olivia Crago (Dance Captain/Agatha/Crapshooter), from Wester\dlle, OH, received a B.A. in Communications Studies as well as minors in Dance, Leadership Studies, and Studio Art from Otterbein this past spring. Previous credits include Singin' In the Rain (Girl in Green), Big Fish (Mermaid), Oklahoma! (Dream Laurey), and numerous dance concerts. In August, she will be moving to NYC to pursue performance! She is so grateful for the education she received at Otterbein and sends so much love to her supportive family. Enjoy the show!
Grace Dillon (Crapshooter/Adelaide u/s) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major from Ellicott City, MD. Previous credits include Smoke on the Mountain (Vera) and Singin' in the Rain (Ensemble). She would like to thank her incomparable family.
Amelia Elias (Hot Box Girl/Crapshooter) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major with Dance minor from Culpeper, VA. Previous credits include Dance Concert 2018: Gloriously Grimm (Company) and Singin' in the Rain (Dance Ensemble, Kathy Selden u/s). Amelia would like to thank all of her friends and family for their endless support.
Ryan Esparza (Harry the Horse) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major from Houston, TX. Previous credits include Singin' in the Rain (Stagehand) at Otterbein and Chicago (Mary Sunshine) at Iconotheatrix. Allison Gammons (Master Electrician/Light Board Operator) is a sophomore BFA Design/Technology major with a History minor from Columbus, OH. Previous credits include Smoke on the Mountain (Master Electrician/Light Board Op) for Otterbein Summer Theatre, Aspects of Love (Assistant Stage Manager) at CATCO, and Hay Fever (Light Board Op), and Singin' in the Rain (Scenery Run Crew) for Otterbein. Allison would like to thank Matt Hazard and Doc Davis for being fantastic to work with this summer!
Nick Hahn (Assistant Technical Director) is excited to return to OST! Nick is a Technical Director, Designer, Director, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre focused in
BIOGRAPHIES___________ Technical Direction from Otterbein University. He is currently the Assistant Technical Director at the Short North Stage, w^here he facilitated the builds for most show^s in the 18/19 season. When not living the theatre life, he is hanging out with his hedgehog or taking in copious amounts of podcasts. Emily Hayman (Audio Mixer/Al) attends The Theatre School at Depaul University and is an upcoming sophomore Sound Design major. As a Westerville native, she is thrilled to be a part of her first season at Otterbein Summer Theatre and is very appreciative for the opportunity. Her previous sound design credits include The Wolves, and Kin at Depaul University, and Tarzan at the Westerville Civic Theatre. Jeremy Holder (Benny Southstreet) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include SingiiT In the Rain (Ensemble), Smoke on the Mountain (Men^in Oglethorpe), and RENT (Mark) at the Dr. Phillips Theatre. Ben Huntoon (Trumpet) is the Jazz Education Consultant at Stanton's Sheet Music in Columbus. He's also recently retired from the music faculty at Otterbein University. Ben received degrees in music from Capital University^ and TTie Ohio State University. He is contributing author for Teaching Ti\rough Performance in Jazz from GIA Publications. As a professional musician, Ben has performed on many stages throughout the country’ for over 40 years. Tomasz Jarzecki (Percussion), originally from Poland, is a Columbus based drummer/ percussionist. A graduate of University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music, he is a self-proclaimed "jack-of-all-genres" and likes to perform in various musical settings. From a symphony stage to a country band stand, he's done it. Tomasz can be seen performing regularly for Otterbein University's theatre productions, OSU opera productions, as w'ell as smaller productions throughout the city. He has played drums for many local bands, including Juke Joint Saints, Christy Angeletti Band, Ray Massa's Eurorhythms, In Full Swung Big Band, Clavesonic Latin Jazz Project, Big Rockin' Blues Band, and others. He's also a drummer for the contemporary w^orship praise team at Peace Lutheran Church in Gahanna, Ohio. Julia Kelley (Props Master) is a sophomore BFA design/Technology major w^ith an Arts Administration minor from Hilliard, OH. Previous credits include 'Master Harold”... and the Boys (Props Master) and The Master Builder w^orkshop (Stage Manager). Julia w^ould like to thank her parents and sisters, friends, Katherine for her w onderful w^ork, and all who donated new^spapers! Evan Kret (Nicely-Nicely Johnson) is a junior BFA Acting major from Westerville, OH. Previous credits include Smoke on the Mountain (Burl), Next to Normal (Henry), and The Tragedy of Macbeth (Angus). Kyle Krygielski (Carpenter) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Temperance, ML Previous credits include Hay Fever (Carpenter), Smoke on the Mountain (Carpenter), "Master Harold”...and the Boys (Master Electrician/Carpenter). Kyle holds a Bachelor of Music from Ohio Northern University. Kyle is excited to be the Assistant Technical Director for Otterbein's upcoming production of Chicago.
BIOGRAPHIES___________ Daniel Kunkel (Arvide/Chorus/Fight Captain) is a senior BFA Acting major from Richmond, VA. Previous credits include The Tragedy of Macbeth (Macbeth), Hay Fever (David Bliss), and Who's Afraid of Virginia Wbo//(Nick). He would like to thank everyone in the cast and crew, his family, Annika, Lenny, and Coach.
Emma Kate Lampe (General CartwTight/Crapshooter) is a junior, BFA Musical Theatre major from Cleveland, OH. Previous credits include Hay Fever (Female Swing). Emma Kate will be seen in the fall production of Radium Girls as Mrs. Roeder/Madame Curie. She is so pumped to be in this magnificent and fun production of Guys and Dolls. It has been a true honor to work with this cast and crew. Cassie Lentz (Charge Artist) recently graduated from The Ohio State University with an MFA in Scenic Design. She has been a scenic artist for theatres including Tantrum Theatre (Athens, OH), The North Shore Music Theatre (Beverly, MA), Theatre by the Sea (Matunuck, RI), The Gateway Playhouse (Bellport, NY) and many other companies in the New England area. Professional design credits include Super Summer Theatre's Into the Woods (2019) and She Loves Me (2018); and Theatre by the Sea's Spamalot (2014) and Smokey Joe's Cafe (2015).
Kitty Mader (Paints Assistant/Tech Apprentice) is a sophomore BFA Design/Technology major from Avon, OH. Previous credits include Smoke on the Mountain (Audio Mixer/ Tech Apprentice), Singin' in the Rain (Paints Assistant) and The Tragedy of Macbeth (Assistant Master Electrician). Kitty would like to thank her wonderful family and all of her friends for their unconditional love and support. Mark Mineart (Big Jule) has been a successful member of the professional theatre community for over 30 years, working as an actor, director, and fight director. Mark has appeared on and Off-Broadway with such stars as Denzel Washington and Kelsey Grammer as well as worked at many of the nation's most well respected and award winning regional theatres. Classically trained, he has portrayed many of the great characters of world theatre, among them Cyrano de Bergerac, Macbeth, Long John Silver in Treasure Island, Lennie in Of Mice & Men, and George in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf here at Otterbein with friend and colleague Professor Melissa Lusher. He has created roles in almost a dozen world premiere productions by such playwrights as Jane Martin and Eric Cobble, and even had roles written for him by multiple Tony and Drama Desk Award-winner Arthur Kopit. In 2009, he relocated to Frankfurt, Germany and appeared in such films as Wl^at A Man and Iron Sky in addition to working as a performance capture artist for the blockbuster video games Crysis II, Bullet Storm, and NCIS: The Game. In 2011, he shifted the primary focus of his career to teaching, serving as Associate Professor and Head of the Acting Curriculum at The American Univ^ersity in Cairo. Mark joined the Otterbein Department of Theatre and Dance in the fall of 2015. At Otterbein, he most recently directed The Tragedy of Macbeth.
Jackson Mullins (Lt. Brannigan/Ensemble) is from Knoxville, TN. Previous credits include Romeo & Juliet (Paris), Patience (Buntorne), and Skeletor Forever (Skeletor). Jackson will be relocating to the United Kingdom this fall. He would like to thank his family for their support and Matt Wiesner for being an absolute bro.
BIOGRAPHIES Lydia Namakydoost (House Manager) is a sophomore BA Theatre and BME Music Education double major from Powell, OH. Previous credits include performer in Festival 2019 with Otterbein Unviversity and The Reminder Project - 2019: Outsiders with IP*’ Hour Theatre Company. Lydia thanks her friends, family, and the box office team for all of their support. Cynthia B. Overton (Costume Shop Manager) is excited to be a part of the Otterbein Summer Theatre season. Cynthia is currently pursuing her MFA in Design at The Ohio State University with a focus in costumes. Ohio credits include costume design at The Ohio State University for Tzoelfth Night, or WJwt You Will and Execution of Justice, assistant wardrobe manager at Opera Columbus for The Flood, and draper at The Ohio Light Opera for the 2018 season. Cynthia has also worked for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Dallas Theater Center and Nevada ConseiA^atory Theatre. While not surrounding herself with costumes, \'Ou can find her exploring Ohio and taking the less traveled road to find new adventures. Chase Pittman (Run Crew) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Previous credits include '"Master Harold"... and the Boys (Willie) and Singin' in the Rain (Ensemble) at Otterbein, and Rumors (Lenny) at Flagler Theatre. Chase can be seen this fall in Radium Girlsl He would like to thank his family and friends Will Porter (Crapshooter) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major from Grand Rapids, MI. Previous credits include Singin'in the Rain (Assistant Director 3/Ensemble). William would like to thank the brilliant cast, Lenny, Stella, and Sam for making this an incredibly fun experience. Anna Kate Reynolds (Assistant Wardrobe Master) is a sophomore BFA Design/ Technology^ major from Houston TX. Previous credits include Smoke on the Mountain (Wardrobe Master), "Master Harold"... and the Boys (Wardrobe Master), Singin’ in the Rain (Props Assistant) and Dance 2018: Gloriously Grimm (Sound Board Op). Anna would like to thank her family for all their love and support while she follows her dream so far from home, along with her boyfriend Ben and roommate Avery for their unwavering friendship. Noah Rockne (Nathan Detroit) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major from San Francisco, CA. Previous credits include Dance 2018: Gloriously Grimm (Prince Soloist) and Singin'in the Rain (Ensemble, R.F. Simpson u/s). Noah would like to thank Savannah Laine Schakett for all her love and support. Grace Rucci (Hot Box Girl/Crapshooter) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from New Canaan, CT. Previous credits include Hay Fever (Sorel Bliss), 42nd Street (Peggy' Sawyer), and The Miracle Worker (Kate Keller). Grace is so thankful to be w'orking at Otterbein this summer and to be in such a fun show’! She w'ould also like to thank her family, friends, and especially Lenny and the entire cast and crew' of Guys and Dolls. Elizabeth Saltzgiver (Producer/Managing Director) has been a member of the administrative staff since 2000. Her experience in Arts Administration includes w^ork for dhc productions, the Westerville Symphony, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra,
BIOGRAPHIES the Ohio Light Opera, Ashland University College of Arts and Sciences, and the Ashland Balloon Fest. Elizabeth holds a B.A. in Music and Business from Otterbein University and is currently Treasurer for the Columbus Arts Marketing Association and a member of the Westerville Visitor & Convention Bureau Board of Trustees. Carly Salyer (Assistant Stage Manager) is a junior BA Theatre major with a Film Studies minor from Columbus, OH. Previous credits include Smoke on the Mountain (Assistant Stage Manager), The Tragedy of Macbeth (Assistant Stage Manager), and Singin' in the Rain (Assistant Wardrobe Master). Anna Sheridan (Box Office Assistant) is a junior BFA Acting Major from Cleveland, OH. Previous credits include Seascape (Nancy), Pillowman (Ariel), and The Tragedy of Macbeth (Witch). Anna would like to thank her friends and family for their constant love and support. Sarah Short (Company and Box Office Manager) is a senior BA Theatre and Business Administration double major with a minor in Arts Administration from Marion, OH. Previous credits include Big Fish and The Tragedy of Macbeth (House Manager). She is currently the Non-Profit Management intern for Pitch Her Productions. She is thankful to her family, friends, and Elizabeth for all their love and support. Michelle Silva (Stitcher) is a sophomore BA Theatre major with Psychology & Arts Administration minors from Dublin, OH. Previous credits include Stupid Fucking Bird (Stage Manager), and Smoke on the Mountain (Technical Apprentice) with Otterbein, and 77tc Curious Incident of the Dog in the NighHime (Assistant Director) with the All Dublin Acting Ensemble. Michelle would like to thank all of her OST pals for the amazing memories this summer and her family for their constant support. Christopher Smith (Dialect Coach) is a senior BFA Acting major from Toledo, OH. Previous credits include 'Master Harold"... and the Boys (Hally), Rumors (Lenny), and The Crucible (Giles Corey). Patrick Stone (Technical Director) began his tenure as the Technical Director at Otterbein in the Fall of 2014. He spent the previous seven years at the University of Arkansas as the Faculty Technical Director. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion and a Bachelor of Arts from Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. He teaches classes in stage-craft, properties design and construction, metal working, technical direction, wood working, and motion scenery. Patrick also enjoys consulting with local and regional theatres ranging from professional through junior high school. When not in the Scenic Studio or backstage Patrick enjoys any activity that gets him outdoors. Last spring, he was happy to receive promotion at Otterbein to Associate Professor status. Payton Tevis (Adelaide) is a senior BFA Musical Theatre major from Erie, PA. Previous credits include Smoke on the Mountain (June), Oklahoma! (Ado Annie), and Hay Fever (Judith Bliss). Payton would like to thank her family and Trey for the constant love and support.
BIOGRAPHIES Mathieu Wiesner (Sky Masterson) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major from East Lansing, MI. Previous credits include Smoke on the Mountain (Stanley Sanders), Hay Fever (Richard Greatham), The Tragedy of Macbeth (Menteith), and Oklahoma! (Curly). As always, thanks and love to Mah, Dad, Nick, and Steve, and everyone else who makes this possible.
THE CREATORS Abe Burrows (Author) After studying to be a doctor and an accountant, Abe Burrows had a career in sales before becoming a successful radio script writer and writer/ performer of musical parody numbers. His first Broadway libretto was Guys and Dolls, co-written with Jo Sw^erling, with a score by Frank Loesser. Among the musicals for w^hich he provided librettos are Make A Wish, Can-Can and Silk Stockings (both with scores by Cole Porter), Say, Darling, and How^ to Succeed in Business Without Really Tiying (w^hich he also directed; score by Frank Loesser). His non-musical plays include Cactus Flow^er (wrote and directed) and Forty Carats (directed). Jo Swerling (Author) Bom in Russia in 1897, Jo Sw^erling w^as a playwTight, screenwTiter and vaudeville sketch wTiter. Mr. Swerling's long career began as a reporter and feature WTiter in New^ York and Chicago. Frank Loesser (Composer & Lyricist), one of America's great composer/lyricists, began his songwTiting career during the Depression as a lyricist, contributing songs to Broadw^ay revues and nightclub acts. His work with composer Irving Actman in the 1936 revue The Illustrator's Show led to a songwTiting contract in Hollwood, w^here he spent the next eleven years w^orking with such composers as Burton Lane, Jule Styne, Arthur Schw^artz: and Hoagy Carmichael. Some of his film songs from that period include "Two Sleepy People," "Jingle Jangle Jingle" and "I Don't Want To Walk Without You." The first song for w^hich Loesser wTote both w^ords and music w^as "Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition," wTitten during his World War II service. His Hollyw^ood w^ork after the w^ar included the hit songs "Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year," "A Slow' Boat To China," and the 1949 Oscar-winning song "Baby, It's Cold Outside." In 1948 Loesser w'as approached by fledgling Broadw'ay producers Cy Feuer and Ernest Martin to write music and lyrics to George Abbott's libretto for an adaptation of the classic Brandon Thomas play Charley's Aimt. The new' musical, w'hich starred Ray Bolger, w'as called Where's Charley? and w^as a hit. This led to Loesser's next show', the hugely influential and successful Guys And Dolls in 1950, also produced by Feuer and Martin, with a script by Abe Burrow's and lo Sw'erling. In 1956 Loesser wTOte the libretto, music and lyrics for his next show', Tlie Most Haiyiy Fella, adapted from Sidney Howard's play. They Knew Wiat They Wanted. This impressive score contains over 30 musical numbers and makes extensive use of operatic techniques and forms, including recitative, arias, duets, trios and choral numbers. In 1960 he provided the score and was co-librettist for Greenwillow. In 1961, Loesser wrote the score for the Pulitzer Prize-winning How To Succeed In Business... Without Really Trying. His last show'. Pleasures And Palaces, closed in 1965 during out-of-towm try^-outs. For more information on Frank Loesser, please visit his official w'ebsite, WWW.FRANKLOESSER.COM
HONORARY CAST LIST The entire company extends special gratitude to those who have donated so generously to the 2019 Otterbein Summer Theatre Season. (This donor list only reflects gifts made to the Summer Theatre Patron Fund in 2019.)
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Douglas R. Smelte Anne M. Van Buskirk Laura Cean Wilson Norma F. Worley
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Star ($100-$249) Jane & Dennis Blank Chip Bruchac Mike Bums Len & Sharon Bussard C.J. & Linda C. Cavalaris Barbara Clapham Mike & Debra Collins Sharon & John L. Da\ds Brent & Nancy Devore Margaret Doone Tom & Judy Driskell Margaret Duffy Benedicta Enrile Sandra K. Freer Gretchen & Jeffery' Glasgow Ned & Jeanie Heinbach Gayle & Vince Herried Lynda Huey Stanley Kronenberger Barbara & Da\id Lambert Polly Lindemann Dr. Bernard Losekamp Catherine Loveland Tmdy & Michael Mason Michael & Jane McGrew Pearson McWane
William V. & Harriet L. Merriman Richard Arndt & Karen Miller Alan E. & Linda Smith Jack W. & Peggy Moreland Dennis B. & Marjorie Munger Nationwide Foundation Alan & Carol Norris Dennis & Sue Ann Norton Brad Ostroff James R. & Martha Owens Charles Paule James Paxton Dr. Jeff Reutter Elizabeth A. Salt Nancy' Schweiger Don & Carol Shoemaker Howard & Bonnie Spring David & Beckey Stamm Jon & Joyce Stonebraker Lois Szudy Janice Townsley Richard & Mary Jo Weaver Gayla & Gaiy' Whitacre Rich & CarolvTi Wliite Bmce & Patricia Wright Craig & Carol Young
HONORARY CAST LIST Supporting Actor ($50-$99) Bill & Judy Barr Fred & Patricia Baum Linda & Pat Blayney James V. Blazek Linda Blicke Carl & Carol Boehm Anthony J. & Judith Carmona Barbara & Wallace Cash Ted R. Chaney Deborah Coleman Clay Cormany & Rebecca Coleman Princehorn
Ramona & James Edman James Farmer Joanne Swank Gillum Philip & Kathleen Gross Marcia Hain Jeff & Lynn Hill J. Thomas & Kathleen Jones Liz & J.R. Kolmer Raymond Maher Jerry & Judi Miller Lee & Marvin Miller Connie & Neil Ostrove
Steve & Carol Polsley Albert & Louise Siegel Jane Sprague Glenna Stemen Richard Thomas Michele Wilson Toney Catharine Warmbrand David B. &c Joyce Shannon Warner Barbara Weaver Carl & Judith Weaver Sara Willson
Extra ($10-$49) Kay F. Ball David Binkovitz Ray & Allen Bluemel Elizabeth A. Burrier Kathy Butler Candyce Canzoneri Kenneth Carter Eloise V. Collier Russell Crouse Richard & Diane Demlow Marie & Richard J. Dilley Barbara Donohue Erin Ensign Sallie Evans Mary Forster Lawrence Friedman Mark A. Geary Edwin A. Geer
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LATECOMER'S POLICY The House Manager may seat latecomers only during times which minimize disruption of the performance. The management accepts no responsibility for inconvenience to latecomers and can make no adjustment because of it.
FIRE NOTICE The exits are indicated by red lights. In the event of fire or any other emergency, please do not run - walk to the exit as directed by theatre management.
CAMERAS AND RECORDING DEVICES The use of recording equipment and the taking of photographs during the performance are strictly prohibited.
RESTROOMS Restrooms are located both on the ground level and in the basement of Cowsn Hall. Additional restrooms are available across the street in Roush Hall.
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