The Hip Hop Nutcracker

[VENUE NAME]

NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER and Executive Producer EVA PRICE resent

Adapted by MIKE FITELSON

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Special Guest MC ..................................................................................................................

KURTIS BLOW Tea, Ensemble

JACKIE “JK 47” AGUDO Drosselmeyer

LISA “L BOOGIE” BAUFORD Toy, Ensemble

ANTHONY “OMEN” CABRERA Maria Clara ANN SYLVIA CLARK

The Nutcracker..............................................................................................................

GABRIEL EMPHASIS Mouse King, Ensemble

RANDI “RASCAL” FREITAS Mom LILY FRIAS Candy, Ensemble

SETH “REAKTION” HILLARD Dad

BRYAN LONGCHAMP Chocolate, Ensemble JON “GIFTED” JIMENEZ Toy, Ensemble

TYLER SINGLETARY

ZUCE MORALES Flute, Ensemble

Performance DJ: DJ BOO

Violinist: VIVEK MENON Swings: HALIMA DODO, ETHAN EVARO Dance Captain: RANDI “RASCAL” FREITAS

SETTING & STORY

New Year’s Eve Uptown, USA

Act I – During the annual uptown holiday street party, Maria Clara is upset by her parents’ constant bickering. The mysterious Drosselmeyer appears, bringing magical toys to the party. Drosselmeyer then introduces Maria Clara to a street vendor selling roasted nuts, who catches her eye because he is different from the other boys on the block. After the party breaks up, Maria Clara heads home, but on her way, she runs into the menacing Mouse Crew. The Nutcracker, aided by a magic pair of sneakers, defeats the Mouse King and the couple enjoys the romance of winter’s first snowfall.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker will be performed with one 20 minute intermission.

Act II – Drosselmeyer meets Maria Clara and the Nutcracker and takes them back in time to the Land of Sweets nightclub on New Year’s Eve, 1984. Invisible, the couple watches the party goers show off the dance styles of the day. Suddenly Maria Clara realizes she is witnessing the night her parents first met and is overcome by how they were once deeply in love. Back in the present, and with a little more magic, Maria Clara and The Nutcracker help Mom and Dad reconcile. The community joins them in the celebration.

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ADDITIONAL CREDITS

Assistant Company Manager/COVID Safety Manager

Production Manager

Associate Lighting Designer

JANINE PUÑALES

SHANE CASSIDY

COBY CHASMAN BECK

Moving Light Programmer

Original Company Associate Director/Choreographer

CAMBRIA CHICHI

JEFF ENGLANDER Wardrobe Supervisor CHLOE CADARETTE Wardrobe Consultant

TAEKO KOJI

Original Costume Design ................................................................................................. WHITNEY ADAMS

Director of People & Inclusion COLETTE LUCKIE

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

MAXIMUM ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTIONS

Eva Price Carl Flanigan

James Forbes Sheehan Rebecca Easton Abram Best Janine Puñales

Josh Altman Casey McDermott Katherine Daugherty Sierra Lancaster Echelle Childers Avram Freedberg Mary Beth Dale

EXCLUSIVE TOUR DIRECTION BROADWAY AND BEYOND THEATRICALS

Tracey McFarland Barbara Cooley Robin Mishik Jett

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING BIZ CHICA MEDIA

Tracy Chapman Nolan Krystle Carmona Mauricio Urquilla Kelly Chapman Khomari Flash Gilesa Thomas

TOUR MARKETING ALLIED GLOBAL MARKETING Andrew Damer

Jennifer Gallagher Scott Praefke Hayden Anderson Adina Hsu Amenkha Sembenu Emily Toppen

PHYSICAL THERAPY NEURO TOUR PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. Kennedy Gray, LAT, ATC

WHO’S WHO?

KURTIS BLOW (Special Guest MC) is one of the founders and creators of recorded rap. A timeless artist and hip hop legend, Kurtis blazed the trail for early hip hop artists and continues to carry the torch for hip hop music in new arenas. Kurtis is credited with many accolades, and was the first rapper to ever be signed to a major label, release a certified gold rap album (The Breaks), tour the United States and Europe, record a national commercial (Sprite), use the drum machine, sample and sample loop, release a rap music video, and become a millionaire. In 1979, at the age of 20, Kurtis Blow became the first rapper to be signed by a major label. He released Christmas Rappin’, which sold over 400,000 copies and became an annual classic. Its gold follow up, The Breaks, helped ignite an international “rap attack,” solidifying the new art form. He released 10 albums over 11 years and his early projects made him an instant success at home and across Europe. Pioneering records like Party Time introduced the fusion of rap and go go. Hit songs like “8 Million Stories,” “AJ,” and “Basketball” were simply ahead of their time, and still get spins by DJs today. Fellow rap legend Nas debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts with a cover of Kurtis’ “If I Ruled the World” in 1997. Beyond his own hits, Kurtis contributed to the success of The Fat Boys and Run DMC. In fact, Run began his career billed as “The Son of Kurtis Blow.” Among countless others, Wyclef Jean, Lovebug Starski, Sweet Gee, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Full Force, and Russell Simmons all have been produced by or have worked with Kurtis in the past. Kurtis’ multidisciplinary skillset has taken him across the country and overseas to score, produce, and act in various films. Most notably, he played a large role in the production of the hit film Krush Groove. The New York Daily News called his cinematic works a “noteworthy, dynamic presence.” Kurtis Blow’s

reach transcends that of your typical entertainer. He has completed multiple world tours since the turn of the new millennium, and continues to work on other creative endeavors. His innate ability to reach people is evident in his work as an activist, radio personality, and most recently, an ordained minister and leader of the Hip Hop Church. Artists still pay their respects to Kurtis’ trailblazing in a number of ways. His influence has been mentioned in seemingly every important Hip Hop film in the past decade, from Get Rich or Die Tryin’ to Notorious and Straight Outta Compton. He has a prominent presence on Television as well, with his music appearing on shows such as “Dancing With The Stars” and “SportsCenter.” He also was an associate producer on the Netflix hit series “The Get Down ” Outside of music, Kurtis has long been a very spiritual man. He went back to school to become an ordained minister, and has been preaching at churches around the world. His work with The Hip Hop Church has helped bridge the gap between the art form and the church. Education has long been important to Kurtis. He has been a champion of higher education, and advocates for bringing Hip Hop culture into the curriculums of our institutions. The rap pioneer has given talks at schools such as Berklee College of Music in Boston and CalArts in California and plans to continue to carry the culture into the classroom. For more information, visit Kblow.com

JACKIE “JK-47” AGUDO (Tea, Ensemble) aka Bgirl JK 47 of Diamonds In The Rough, Supreme Beingz and sponsored dancer for Monster Energy, can serve as a role model for multi talented, hard working artists everywhere. A recognized international competitor, she took top prize at Red Bull’s very first BC One Camp USA B Girl Cypher in 2018. In addition, she has performed

on a plethora of stages and is now currently on tour with The Hip Hop Nutcracker. She tours throughout the U.S. and the world as a workshop facilitator teaching, encouraging and inspiring people of all ages with her love and passion for the culture and art of street dance.

LISA “L-BOOGIE” BAUFORD (Drosselmeyer) is an LA based dancer, choreographer, writer, actor, and educator who hails from St. Petersburg, Florida. Lisa recently finished a production on a Las Vegas residency at The Stratosphere with iLuminate. Lisa also completed her Third year with the national tour of the Hip Hop Nutcracker as Drosselmeyer, which also features hip hop legend Kurtis Blow. In 2012, Bauford appeared Off Broadway for iLuminate, a company that fuses dance and technology, in the Artist of Light series at Duke Theatre, and later at New World Stages. Performing as Starlight Jones, the character Lisa created for Artists of Light, Bauford appeared in a CBS March Madness commercial, which she choreographed. Lisa has also appeared in Google’s Made with Code commercial, on the Wendy Williams Show, Good Morning America, and on “America’s Got Talent.” She is a member of iLuminate’s World Tour corporate cast as an educator, performer, and dance captain, roles which have taken her to China, Egypt, France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and Uzbekistan.

DJ BOO (Original Beats & Remixes, Performance

DJ) is a NY based Fil Am DJ/musician who has shared the stage with Ghostface Killah, DJ Kool Herc (The Godfather of Hip Hop), KRS 1, Snoop Dogg, and Common. He has backed wordsmiths like Eternia, The Juggaknots, and Omar Offendum. In 2014 he served as a cultural ambassador for the U.S. in Nepal, Mozambique, and Swaziland where he performed and conducted Hip Hop workshops alongside The Nomadic Wax Collective as part of the American

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Music Abroad Tour. He has performed at Jacob’s Pillow with Brooklyn based Hip Hop dance company, Decadancetheatre. In Spring of 2022 Boo created and performed an original piece sampling the work of Igor Stravinsky at Jennifer Weber’s “Stravinsky Imagined” at The Baryshnikov Arts Center.

ANTHONY “OMEN” CABRERA (Toy, Ensemble) was born on November 7, 1983. A vivacious child, he always loved to dance it didn’t matter if it was a family gathering or a large party. While growing up in Boston and the Dominican Republic, he discovered hip hop and breakdancing (Bboying) through television, but it wasn’t until his high school years that he started training in Bboying. Soon after, he realized his natural ability for dancing and improved rapidly. With the body awareness to control the acrobatic elements of Bboying and the creativity to develop an original style, Omen was quickly recognized by peers and established Bboys of the dance community. Currently, Omen is part of the world renowned Bboy crew based out of New York City, Supreme Beings. In addition to winning numerous solo and group competitions at both the national and international level, Anthony has contributed to the dance community by sitting on judging panels and conducting workshops. As a performer, he is part of both G Force Entertainment and Raw Miami Entertainment. When he is not on board a Carnival cruise ship as a performer, Anthony keeps busy performing for music artists, corporate parties, clubs and street shows. His other professional interests include modeling and acting.

ANN-SYLVIA CLARK (Maria Clara) was born and raised in Norway. She started out as a gymnast at an early age, but later on focused her interest more toward dance. She studied dance at Flow Dance Academy (DK). She performed with Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams at the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Denmark. Since

moving to New York, Ann Sylvia has toured the U.S. and the United Kingdom. She has also performed on television shows including, “Good Day New York” on Fox 5, CBS, PBS, ESPN, Telemundo and “Fake Off” on TruTV. She has also performed in music videos for artists such as Alicia Keys, Styles P, JBalvin and Ben L’Oncle Soul. TV viewers can find her in commercials for the US Open, Samsung, Verizon, Digicel and Reebok. Ann Sylvia also has played the role of the Queen in the Bridgerton experience “The Queen’s Ball” a Netflix and Shondaland immersive Production.

HALIMA DODO (Swing) is a dance artist who captivates audiences on screen and on stage. She has performed for major recording artists like Meek Mill, DJ Khaled, Justin Beiber, Daddy Yankee, Anitta, and Yemi Alade, web shows on Pop Sugar and Steezy, and various indie/feature films including Ryan Murphy’s The Prom and Beyonce’s Black Is King Through dance, Halima has enjoyed a career that goes beyond the limits of commercial and community immersing her passion in culture driven spaces at Movement Lifestyle, Vessel and Voyage Dance Company, Motus the Company, Cambio Studio, and more. Halima currently shares time between Los Angeles and Miami, Florida where she continues to explore and celebrate genuine expressions in Hip Hop, House, Dancehall, and Experimental Fusions in dance culture.

GABRIEL EMPHASIS (The Nutcracker) Born in the Dominican Republic, Gabriel's passion for the arts started at an early age. In 2005, he discovered Breaking, the street dance that inspired him to pursue a career in dance. Fascinated by the acrobatics and stylish movement, his drive to develop this passion led him to NYC, a mecca to many artists. There, his passion caught the eye of many companies, agents, and producers, who got him to collaborate with many artists from different backgrounds. Having never taken a dance class before, these opportunities inspired

him to explore new ways of movement, which along with his dedication lifted his career to what it is now. Today, his career has allowed him to bring his love for the arts to more than 20 countries around the world, and has given him countless opportunities to work for productions, brands, and artists he could have only dreamed of as a kid.

ETHAN EVARO (Swing). A San Diego, California native, moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry while getting an education. He graduated with a BFA in Commercial Dance from Hussian College In Studio, Los Angeles in 2021. Though specializing in break dancing, Ethan has trained extensively in a variety of dance styles and prides himself on his versatility. He recently completed a Europe and United Kingdom tour for the renowned drag queen, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, and has also performed in Janet Jackson’s "Unbreakable" tour. Along with these accomplishments, Ethan has also performed and worked at a variety of charity events including, A Salute to Teachers and The Natural High Anniversary. Ethan strives to bring his break dancing roots and a calm, hardworking attitude into all his professional endeavors.

RANDI “RASCAL” FREITAS (Mouse King, Ensemble, Associate Choreographer, Dance Captain) is a versatile dancer, choreographer, and master educator based in Los Angeles, CA. Randi has performed with artists such as Justin Timberlake, SZA, Travis Scott, Karol G and Kaytranada, and she can be seen in commercials for AT&T, Toyota, and Target. She has performed on Jimmy Kimmel, James Corden, The Ellen Show, The American Music Awards, The Kid’s Choice Awards, The Grammy’s, and more. “Rascal” Randi toured the nation as Associate Director/Choreographer of the Emmy Award winning The Hip Hop Nutcracker, toured Japan with the Breaking theater show The Battle, and

recently wrapped filming on Spirited, Apple’s newest musical starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, and Disney+ The Hip Hop Nutcracker Holiday film, both to be released Christmas 2022. In the underground scene Randi is still active and was not only the 2021 RedBull BC One Boston Winner, but was also a 2021 RedBull BC One US National Finalist. Recently she placed as a Bronze Medalist in the Arizona Open Regional Olympic Qualifiers. As an educator, Randi taught Hip Hop at The University of Southern California and CalArts, has taught throughout the US, and internationally in France, Belgium, Canada, Thailand, and Mexico. In addition to her work in the industry, community, and institution, she is currently in partnership with NIKE as a consultant for branding and specialty shoe building. Randi most recently is the Founder and Director of OMEGA Flow Floorwork, a training program, company, and curriculum for dancers worldwide. While her training program is not exclusive to womxn, it stands as a space of integrity for them to learn and grow.

LILY FRIAS (Mom) Born and raised in Mexico, Liliana (Lily) Frias has been dancing for 13 years and is currently working as a professional dancer in Los Angeles. Beginning her career as a technical dancer, Lily found her true calling when she mastered the hip hop styles and the art of freestyle, specifically the styles of whaacking and popping. She has been featured in a variety of productions, including “So You Think You Can Dance” (Season 12), “America’s Best Dance Crew” (Season 7), Cirque du Soleil, dance battles, national commercials, and Red Bull BC One 2018. She is also known for teaching and performing in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Japan, individually and as a part of her crew known as Femme Fatale.

SETH “REAKTION” HILLARD (Candy, Ensemble) attended Toledo School for the Arts where he crafted his love for dance and choreography.

Combining uncanny flexibility, imaginative versatility, and meticulous musicality he made a name for himself as B boy Reaktion, winning Midwest and National Bboy competitions. While evolving his craft in dance Seth also developed other skills in tumbling, skateboarding, and martial arts like Capoeira. In 2012 he packed up his dream and moved to LA to pursue a career in Dance. Within a matter of a few months Seth landed his target agency, booked his first audition, and was working as a professional dancer. Michael Jackson’s video, “Love Never Felt So Good” and Nick Cannon’s video, “Looking For A Dream” are just some of the work Seth has on his blooming resume. Featuring in commercials for Pepsi, Men’s Warehouse, and a VH1 Super Bowl spot, the extremely humble and always smiling Seth has grown fast in the entertainment industry. He credits his advances in dance to working with top choreographers such as Chuck Maldonado, Tone & Rich, Oth’than Burnside, and many more.

BRYAN LONGCHAMP (Dad), Brooklyn native, has danced professionally for over a decade in styles ranging from hip hop to Krump and popping. Bryan is a core member of the dance company iLuminate, known as Team iLuminate on popular television show “America’s Got Talent.” With the company, he has traveled and performed in countries such as Mexico, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Bahamas, and Saudi Arabia to name a few. He has also performed on some of the biggest Broadway stages right here at home. You may have seen Bryan in music videos such as “Can You Hear Me” by Omarion or “Tout et Goure” by Luz and the Yakuza or even in his performances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. As a dance educator, Bryan has been teaching for over seven years, and trains both children and adults to fall in love with dance and be the best that they can be!

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JON “GIFTED” JIMENEZ (Chocolate, Ensemble).

Born in El Paso raised in Dallas, Texas, Jon grew his movement artistry in the heart of the Dallas metroplex, becoming one of the most influential leaders in the community. He now shares his knowledge, love & experience for dance & how it contributed to his mental, physical & emotional health along his path. Providing insight into the culture while exposing the depths of where movement can ignite the human spirit. Fun Fact: Has a lot of interesting voices & sounds. If you hear a bird in the theater, it’s probably him.

VIVEK MENON (Violinist) is a violinist based in New York City. Since he first picked up a violin at the age of three, Vivek has used music as a spiritual form of self expression. He is classically trained, and has worked with notable classical musicians such as Jennifer Koh, Ray Chen, and members of the Kronos and Emerson string quartets. Vivek loves to experiment with what is possible on the violin, which has led to collaborations in several genres. Most recently, his violin arrangements on Lei Line Eon, the latest album by British electronic musician Iglooghost, were described as "gorgeous" (Loud and Quiet Magazine), “haunting” (ourculture), and “eloquent and inviting…[lending] a bittersweet timelessness” (The Guardian). Vivek is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in violin performance at Stony Brook University, where he studies with Phil Setzer.

ZUCE MORALES (Toy, Ensemble). Born and raised in Puebla, Mexico, where she began her formal dance training at the age of 15, and moved to Los Angeles in 2016 when she was 19 years old in order to pursue her dreams as a professional dancer. She is trained in Hip Hop, Whacking, Popping, House, and other dance forms but her specialty is Locking. While she trained at the legendary Debbie Reynolds Dance Studios, Movement Lifestyle and Millennium, she attended Glendale College where she got two

certifications, one in Dance Teaching and another in Choreography and Dance Technique Studies. Currently, Zuce is focused on making the Locking dance community grow in Los Angeles, by teaching at professional studios like Millennium Dance Complex and hosting free community sessions in the area called “LA Locking Lab.” Her goal is to give opportunities to the new generation of dancers who care and respect the legacy of the street dance OGs.

TYLER SINGLETARY (Flute, Ensemble) started his dance journey in Saint Petersburg, FL and is now based in Los Angeles. He’s been dancing for 10+ years, starting off in the street community, and soon after finding himself in the commercial industry. He works as a commercial dancer and battles/judges street style dance events. Some of his accomplishments include winning WOD Orlando and Red Bull DYS LA. He’s danced for artists including The Jacksons, Kirk Franklin, Giveon and more. Tyler’s involvement in both communities gives him a unique perspective on hip hop dance. He recognizes this dance as a culture and a way of life.

JENNIFER WEBER (Director, Choreographer) Broadway/West End: & Juliet (Olivier Nomination), KPOP. Off Broadway: KPOP (Ars Nova, Lortel Nomination), Teenage Dick (The Public), Cruel Intentions (LPR). Film: Disney Zombies 2, While You Were Gone (Emmy Win) The Hip Hop Nutcracker (PBS Special Live Capture, Emmy Win). Weber recently collaborated with Disney as Executive Producer and Choreographer to create a new film version of The Hip Hop Nutcracker coming this holiday season to Disney+. TV: America's Got Talent, Good Morning America, Strictly Come Dancing (UK). Choreography commissions include work for New York City Center, Baryshnikov Arts Center and Tulsa Ballet. @jenniferwebernyc

MIKE FITELSON (Writer/Co Creator) is the executive producer at the United Palace, the 91 year old Wonder Theatre in Washington Heights, Manhattan’s 4th largest theatre. In 2014 as the executive director of the nonprofit United Palace of Cultural Arts (UPCA) he co created The Hip Hop Nutcracker with Jennifer Weber, adapting the story and supplying the images for the scenery, and produced its premiere. Fitelson has worked to build the Northern Manhattan arts community for 18 years. He co founded the annual arts festival, the Uptown Arts Stroll, in 2003; served in every capacity of the Manhattan Times, the bilingual community newspaper of Washington Heights and Inwood, from 2002 2011; and helped found the nonprofit Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance in 2006. He is thrilled the show is returning to the Paramount Theatre in his hometown of Oakland, CA, where he watched his first Nutcracker in the early 1980s.

ASHLEIGH KING (Associate Director) is a DC area performer, Helen Hayes award winning choreographer, and teaching artist. Most recently, she served as Assistant Director to Moritz Von Stuelpnagel and Movement Coordinator for Teenage Dick at Woolly Mammoth. Her work has been seen in Working: A Musical with the Labor Heritage Foundation at Black Lives Matter Plaza, Fairview at Woolly Mammoth, Second City’s Love Factually at the Kennedy Center, and Artscentric, Adventure Theatre MTC, and Toby’s Dinner Theater. Her performance credits include multiple productions at The Kennedy Center, Olney Theatre, Ford’s Theatre, Studio Theatre, and Signature Theatre.

Hong Kong Ballet, Opera Philadelphia, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Miami City Ballet, Boston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Houston Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, Semperoper Dresden, Staatsballett Berlin and many others. Recent collaborations include new works by Justin Peck, Sufjan Stevens, Savion Glover, William Forsythe, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Shepard Fairey, Benjamin Millepied, Jamar Roberts, and Daniel Buren. In 2019 Baker received the prestigious Knight of Illumination Award for Dance. stirlingbaker.com

MOE SHAHROOZ (Video Designer) is a video artist based in New York City. He specializes in animation, editing, and interactive video design. He has worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from television shows, award shows, fashion shows, music videos, and numerous theatrical productions. His work has been showcased in more than 100 theaters throughout the world. He holds a Master’s Degree from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. He is also known for performing and producing music under the moniker I. Sheik. He is proud to be working with The Hip Hop Nutcracker.

BRANDON STIRLING

BAKER

(Lighting Designer) is an award winning lighting designer for theatre, opera and dance. His work can be seen on stages throughout the country and abroad including Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Guggenheim Bilbao, New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet,

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LAURIEN DE MUNCK (Stylist) A young female from Belgium, Laurien transitioned from being a dancer to pursue her passion for styling. Since the beginning of her journey in this field, her dedication to the work and motivation to grow has led her to exceptional projects and experiences. She took her time to explore a combination of collaborations, commissioned work and side projects. Throughout her career, she’s had the great fortune to work on some truly inspiring projects, while meeting many influential and creative individuals along the way. Laurien believes in working together to create a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. She has worked and styled for multiple magazines and brands such as DOLLS KILL. Her personal touches for individuals in the industry have changed

careers and have helped booked numerous jobs. Laurien will continue to strive to link personal happiness from the inside to radiating a personal beauty on the outside, whilst always respecting the soul and energy of the clientele.

JOHN N. FORTUNATO (Production Supervisor) is thrilled to be joining the Hip Hop Nutcracker team! Broadway: Mr. Saturday Night, Off Broadway: Exception To The Rule, National Tour: Cats, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, How The Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical, Disney's The Lion King, Bat Out of Hell: The Musical and others. Other Credits include Rodgers and Hammerstein: A Broadway Celebration with The Transport Group, Mamma Mia! at Skylight Music Theatre, Productions with Nevada Ballet Theatre, and Syracuse Opera. Thank you to my family for their endless support. Ithaca College Alum. Proud member of Actors Equity Association

SAMANTHA L. ROBBINS she/her (Production Stage Manager) Credits include Off Broadway: A Delicate Balance (Transport Group), Sanctuary City, runboyrun/ In Old Age (New York Theatre Workshop), Much Ado About Nothing (The Public Theater); Bard’s SummerScape Dom Juan; Touring: Barbra Streisand’s The Music The Mem’ries The Magic. Happy to be joining the Hip Hop Nutcracker team! Forever grateful to my friends and family for their support. Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

ALLIED GLOBAL MARKETING (Tour Marketing) is an integrated marketing agency working with the world's largest entertainment, sports, consumer, and lifestyle brands, including 75+ Broadway shows over more than two decades. Other current tours: Ain’t Too Proud, The Book of Mormon, Hadestown, Mean Girls, Pretty Woman, Tootsie Upcoming tours: Beetlejuice, Elf The Musical, Funny Girl, The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Mrs. Doubtfire.

BIZ CHICA MEDIA (Social Media) is a black and woman owned full service digital marketing agency founded 14 years ago by Tracy Chapman Nolan. Select clients include: Disney Theatrical Touring: Frozen and The Lion King, The Pulitzer Prize winning musical A Strange Loop (Broadway 2022), Wicked, Jagged Little Pill, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, MJ: The Musical, Disney/ABC Television Group, The Theatre Leadership Project, Black Theatre United, Google, The RLJ Companies, The McBride Sisters and Williamstown Theatre Festival. bizchica.com

MEP (General Manager) is a producing, developing and management company founded by Avram Freedberg, Mary Beth Dale and Eva Price, and is joined by Managing Director/General Manager Carl Flanigan. Select Broadway, Off Broadway and Touring credits include Titanique (Off Broadway 2022); What the Constitution Means to Me (National Tour 2021); August Wilson’s Jitney (National Tour 2019 20); Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical; Small Mouth Sounds; Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons on Broadway!; The Hip Hop Nutcracker; The Lion; Verso; Black Light; Born for This (LA and Boston); 50 Shades! The Musical; Ivy + Bean The Musical; Voca People; and Colin Quinn: Long Story Short. maximumcompany.com

NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

(NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States. It is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. As New Jersey’s Town Square, NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the State’s and the world’s best artists, while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts

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enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10.5 million visitors since opening its doors in 1997, reached almost two million children and families through its education and community programs, and nutures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents. Visit www.njpac.org for more information.

EVA PRICE (Executive Producer) is an NYCLU/ACLU honoree and a three time Tony award winning producer. Her productions have garnered 4 Olivier Awards, 2 Grammy Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, and 19 Tony Awards. Current and upcoming: & Juliet (Broadway); Jagged Little Pill (National Tour); Titanique (Off Broadway); Mindplay (Geffen Playhouse); A Transparent Musical (Center Theatre Group). Selected credits: Jagged Little Pill; Oklahoma! (Tony Award, Best Musical Revival, National Tour, London); Mr. Saturday Night; Tina The Tina Turner Musical; What the Constitution Means to Me; Angels in America (Tony Award, Best Play Revival); Dear Evan Hansen (Tony Award, Best Musical); On Your Feet!; Frankie Valli and the

Four Seasons on Broadway!; Peter and the Starcatcher; Colin Quinn Long Story Short; Annie; The Merchant of Venice starring Al Pacino; Carrie Fisher’s Wishful Drinking; The Addams Family; as well as solo shows and concerts starring The Temptations & The Four Tops, Kathy Griffin, Lewis Black, and Hershey Felder Off Broadway: Sanctuary City (NYTW); Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical (le Poisson Rouge; National Tour); Found; The Lion; and Bess Wohl’s critically acclaimed Small Mouth Sounds International/Touring: The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Emmy Award for PBS Special Live Capture); The Magic School Bus, Live!: The Climate Challenge; Ella, a bio musical about the life and music of Ella Fitzgerald. For five years Eva worked as an assignment editor and coordinating producer for special projects at ABC News, spending her last year producing and reporting on stories relating to Broadway for ABCNEWS.COM.

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LOCAL LEGENDS AND CORPORATE CHAMPIONS

The Local Legends and Corporate Champions program honors individuals and organizations who lead by example in their support of the arts and community engagement. We celebrate those who wish to create a legacy through a transformative gift of $100,000 or more to Overture and our community.

2022-23

Marriott Daughters Foundation

Starion Bank

2021-22

Deirdre Garton J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.

2019-20

Dianne Christensen Bell Laboratories, Inc.

2018-19

Norman Berven & Barbara Mittelstaedt Berven Vance & Jody Tang Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison

2017-18

Connor Hughes Family Betty Harris Custer & Custer Financial Services

Charles & Barbara Saeman

Jack & Sarah Salzwedel Vance & Jody Tang Old National Bank

2016-17

Jun & Sandy Lee Nick & Judy Topitzes

An anonymous couple in honor of Glenda Noel-Ney and Tim Sauers for their dedication to the arts throughout their careers, and their tremendous influence on making Overture this wonderful place to be introduced to, experience and enjoy the arts

An anonymous couple because they believe Overture is a beautiful space that everyone should be able to enjoy Exact Sciences Corporation

2015-16

Jim & Sue Bakke

Diane Endres Ballweg

Jim Imhoff & Kitty Kuhl Jonathan & Susan Lipp Tom & Peggy Pyle

2014-15

An anonymous donor in honor of Ted & Gail DeDee Ron & Deborah Krantz

2013-14

Bea & Lau Christensen Joe & Mary Ellyn Sensenbrenner

2012-13

Dianne Christensen

Kelly Family Foundation Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Inc.

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Bell Laboratories, Inc.

Cambridge Winery Exact Sciences Corporation

Jennie H. Olson Charitable Foundation

J.H. Findorff and Son Inc.

J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Charitable Fund

Kuehn Family Foundation

Madison Community Foundation

Marriott Daughters Foundation

Park Bank

Starion Bank

SupraNet Communications, Inc.

Vantegrity Consulting

PLATINUM ($10,000-$19,999)

Capitol Lakes Retirement Center

City of Madison - supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Madison Arts Commission County of Dane

CUNA Mutual Group

Custer Financial Services

Food Fight Restaurant Group Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison Madison Concourse

Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation Tito’s Handmade Vodka UnityPoint Health-Meriter

GOLD ($5,000-$9,999)

Adesys

Associated Housewrights

The Burish Group of UBS

von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

Dane County Regional Airport Electronic Theater Controls, Inc.

Innovenn

Kayser Automotive Group

Nelnet

Rare Steakhouse Madison State Bank of Cross Plains

TRICOR Insurance Wisconsin Distributors

SILVER

(UP TO $4,999)

Arts Midwest GIG Fund

The Cap Times Kids Fund

Dane County Arts & Cultural Affairs

Evjue Foundation

Ian’s Pizza on State Madison Club Nutkrack Orange Tree Imports Think Ink & Design

INDIVIDUAL GIFTS

The following individual donors contributed gift(s) during the period ofJuly 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022

$100,000+

Jim & Sue Bakke+ W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation

$25,000 - $99,999

Cummings Christensen Family Foundation+

The DeAtley Family Foundation+ Roma E. Lenehan

Mary Ellen Peters

$10,000 - $24,999

Anonymous (3)

Lucie & Norm Arendt

Bea & Lau Christensen

Anne & Tim Connor

Betty Harris Custer & J. Corkey Custer

Marjorie Devereaux & David Hall

Eric & Joann Eisenhart

Sue & Rob Engelke

Wm. Pharis & Carolyn D. Horton*

Linda & John Hughes Sandy & Jun Lee

Julie Marriott & David Harding

Jean & Walter Meanwell

John & Susan Pecotte

Catherine & David Potter Thomas & Margaret Pyle

Judith P. Raymond

Dan & Lonnie Schmidt

John & Mary Schroeder

Patty Spires-Merkel & Robert Merkel

Theodora Zehner+

$5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous

Maneesh & Michelle Arora

In Memory of Michael Aulik-Beere, Mark Aulik-Beere

Juliet Aylward

Tom & Martha Beach

Chris Biller

Dale & Nanci Bjorling

Ellen L. Brothers

Dennis & Lynn Christensen

Steve & Shirley Crocker

Mike & Lee Ann Dillis

Katie Dowling-Marcus & Ben Marcus

Dan & Natalie Erdman

Curt & Dawn Hastings

Steve & Elaine Hathaway

Susi Haviland

Dr. Matthew Hebert & Sherri Hebert

Paul & Ana Hooker

Joyce Knutson

James Matras

Dr. Patrick & Linda Mckenna

Tim & Joy Neuville

Dale & Deborah Nickels

Zorba & Penny Paster

Reynold V. Peterson

Sara E. Rem

Elaine R. Rosenblatt

Charles & Barbara Saeman

Joseph Silverberg

Jim & Judy St. Vincent

Richard & Marcia Taugher Nick & Judy Topitzes

Stephen & Carey Weiler Greg & Jenny Williams

Sue Wulff

Janet Zimmerman William Arthur Zorr

$2,000 - $4,999

Anonymous (4)

Christopher Alfeld Carla & Fernando Alvarado

Kristine & Paul Ashe

B. Peter Austin & Jean Bjorenson

George Austin & Martha Vukelich-Austin

Rachael Bailine

Jeff & Angela Bartell

Tom & Sally Basting

Dean & Nancy Baumgardner

Juli & Keith Baumgartner

Mark & Gail Bennett

Dianne Benson & Kristin Koeffler

Norm Berven & Barbara Mittelstaedt

Berven

Roger, Pat & Jamie Birkett Dr. Liberty Boucher Judy & Mark Bunge Colleen McCabe

Arthur Chang

David Coe+

Kristine & Mark Corey Davis Family, in memory of William P. Davis

Dan Dooge & Pamela Walgren

Edmond & Debra Drewsen

Rabbi Irvin & Vivian Ehrlich

Robert Forbess & Eunice Reep

Charles N. Ford & Sharon L. James

Cheryl Frazier

Jim Sweet & Cate Furay

Roberta Gassman & Lester Pines+ Dryden & Heather Geronimi

Saul C. & Melody K. Glazer

Emily Gruenewald+

Wayne Harris

Lora Hynek

Stanley & Shirley Inhorn

Brian & Wade James-Richardson

Ginny Janssen & Bill Scheuerell

Charles & Valerie Kime

Drs. Debra & Fred Kirchner

Larry M. Kneeland

Joshua & Laura Lang

Kurt Lin & Diane Reeber Lin

Richard & Mary Lynch

Madigan Family

Norma & Doug Madsen

J & D Masaki

Brian & Rebecca Mayhew

Barbara McGlynn

Sharifa Merchant

Tom & Ann Merfeld

Joe & LuAnn Meyers

Shelley Moffatt & Tom Fendrick

Mark & Nancy Moore

Amanda & Brian Mullen

Sherrie Kalaher Mullins

Barbie & Terry Murawski

Linda Baldwin O’Hern & Vince O’Hern Maxine & Dennis Palmer

Rev. Tony & Dr. Katherine Patterson

Frank & Laurie Peregrine

Michael & Regan Peters

Greg Pfluger

Beata & Matt Pogodzinski

The Pollock Family in memory of C. Fred Pollock

Thomas Reps & Fran Wong

Jim & Carol Ruhly

Tim & Ann Salutz

Pablo Sanchez

Larry & Doris Schauff

Orange & Dean Schroeder

Diane Seder & Bruce Rosen

Jay & Katie Sekelsky

Lynda Sharpe

Ross & Megan Squires

Jayne Squirrell & Gary Lyons

Tim & Lori Stadelman

Paul & Joyce Stein

Michelle Kamin

Jane Taves

Judith Taylor

Vicki & Steve Thedinga

LaRynda Thoen & Neil Salyapongse

John & Carol Toussaint

Brian & Jennifer Van Wyk

Peter & Alice Waldron

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Glenn A. Weihert & Jacqueline M. Goetz

Jane (Ginger) Zimmerman

$1,500 - $1,999

Anonymous

Lisa & John Bakunowicz

Bill & Elaine Bethke

M. Lynn Bonneau

Mary & Ken Buroker

Ann Casey & Robert Laux

Robert & Carol Cushing

Michael & Susan Fox

Keller Family Charitable Trust

Weed Man/ Terry & Kathy Kurth

Arthur E. & Robin S. Kurtz

Daniel & Mari Mc Carty

Cary & Brenda McNatt

Tim Metcalfe

Nicholas & Elaine Mischler

David S. Morel

Kathie J. Nichols

Tom & Carol O’Connell

Kevin Palmersheim & Kelsie Doty

Frank & Patricia Parker

Evan & Jane Pizer

Lori R. Reeths

Lauri Roman

Patricia & Daniel Schultz

Mike & Cheryl Shult

Susan Stites & Jerry Simon

John Surdyk

Mark & Toni Swandby

Jim & Linda Welch

Daniel & Irene Zimmerman

$1,000 - $1,499

Anonymous (2)

Dan & Linda Andersen

Randy & Sue Armstrong

Mark Backman

Jill Ball

J Ballard & J Matzner

Carrianne & Rob Basler

Nancy Bauer

Linda & Niles Berman

Sophie Bohr

John & Jan Bonsett-Veal

Jim & Cathie Burgess

Paul & Clio Bushland

Michael Caliva & Marcy Seiler

Linda Carpenter

Diane Kostecke & Nancy Ciezki

Kenneth & Carol Connor

Stephanie & Dennis Cooley

Tony D’Alessandro & Alison TenBruggencate

R. Chris & Kathy Davis

Gib & Gail Docken

Russ & Jean Endres

Frederick Freitag & Lynn Stegner

Bonita Sue Friedrich

Eric Fritz

Dennis Funk & Tom Sanew

John & Stacy Graham

Frank & Catherine Greer

Wendy Weiler & Robert Erb

Linda Hanson

Don & Mary Harkness

Betty & Edward Hasselkus

Jennifer Hoffman

John Delamater & Janet Hyde

Al & Judy Jaloviar

Tom & Eydie Jemiola

Dr. Norman Jenkins & Dr. Diane McNeilly

Maryl R. Johnson, MD

Stanley Kanter

Brad & Megan Katz

Valerie & Andreas Kazamias

Kim & Lawrence Kieck

Birke Knipping & Ryan Parks

Matthew & Christopher Koenig

Timothy Lardinois

Amanda J. Larson Barbara Lazewski

Victor & Judy Levine

Steve & Susan McCarthy

Sandy & John Mc Clure

Mark McColloch & Theresa Roetter

Patrick & Pam Mckenna

Gary & Lynn Mecklenburg

Neal & Cathy Miller

David Mullen

Dennis & Karen Neff

Michael & Sharon Opacich

Nancy & Doug Palm

Andy & Pam Policano

Rich & Pat Ranft

Paul Roehr

Nathan Rosin

Tony & Daniela Rother

Lawrence & Hollis Schuetz

Howard & Ellen Louise Schwartz

Erica Serlin & Ken Kushner

Ed & Jennifer Snow

Robert & Marsha Steffen

Rita Tubbs

Brian & Angelica Vetrovec

Ellis & Katie Waller

Steve & Betsy Wallman

Laurence & Frances Weinstein

Jacqueline Weiss

Debra Weitzel

William F. White

Neil F. Wienke

Marybeth Wilk & Katherine Brophy

CONTACT US

Timothy & Pamela Ziemlewicz

$500 - $999

Anonymous (3)

Kit Albrecht & Kevin Kennedy

Marge & Bruce Anderson

Peggy Anderson

John & Donna Andres

Colin & Melissa Anglin

Dennis Appleton & Jennifer Buxton

Mark & Dawn Ashley

Terry Astin

Alex & Samantha Averbook

Nick Bakunowicz

Tino Balio & Mary Pinkerton

Charles & Elizabeth Barnhill

Janneke & Richard Baske

William F. Bedker & Jennifer Wnuk

Mary Jo Bernhardt & Ralph Topinka

Robert & Kathie Besteman

Karl Bethke

The Blake Family

Diane Bless

Roger & Linda Boettcher

Robert Bolles

John Borleske

Therese Borneman

Ann Bourque

Freya & Jeff Bowen

Cathy & Steven Brodbeck

Carolyn Lazar Butler & Brian Butler

Russell Cannon

Jeff & Robin Cherwinka

Kevin & Connie Chesnik

Victoria Cheung

Monika Petkus & Thomas Clark

Heather Clefisch

Lisa Clostermery

Justine Coburn

Virginia Corwin

Jason Crawford & James Kohler

Henry Daum III & Heidi River

Kirby Davidson

Susan & Richard Davidson

Dr. Mark De Clute & Mary Kay De Clute

Erin Decker

Walter & Londa Dewey

Peter Doksus

Alison Dorner

Jessica & Jim Doyle

Eve Drury & Peter Beatty

Lindsey Duca

Diana Durant

Brian Durst

Chris Eckerman

Carla Edgar

Jane Eisner

Judith & Richard Ela

Overture Center Development Department | 608.258.4979 | development@overture.org

Rita M. Esch

Janet Etnier

Dr. Mark Etzel & Regina Murphy

Robert & Barbara Fahrenbach

Shad Fanta & Nina Kinnunen

Flora & Douglas Flygt

Ingrid & Dick Foley

Lynette Fons & Bernard White

Katherine M. Fox

Sara Record Frings & Gary Frings

Sharon Frisch, in memory of Sierra Frisch

John Fritsch & John Cannon

Rick Genin

Heather Gerhart

Kimberly & William Giesecke

Thomas & Joanne Gobel

Terry Haller

Judy Ham

Mark & Debbie Hamilton

Christine Hampton

Jason Hampton

Carleen & Todd Hanson

Beverly Harris

Linda Harrison

Dr. Brandon S. Hayes

Tom & Patricia Hebl

Marci Henderson

Duane Hendrickson

Patrick & Janet Hennessey

Cory & Aimee Higgins

Cynthia S. Hiteman

Ed Holmes

Chris Homburg

Kathleen Hoover

Evelyn Howell

Jay Isaacson

Benny & Jenny Iskandar

Karen & Bruce Jamison

Karen & David Jarrard

Robert & Louise Jeanne

Norman & Nancy Jensen

Peter & Cheryl Johnson

Sherry Johnson

Justin & Tammy Johnson

David Kassa

Christopher Kelly

Kathleen M. Kelm

Lauren Kelso

Michael & Katherine Kenig

Charlene Kim

Randall Kimple

Daniel King

Brandy & Jason Koch

Jeanette Koenig

Michael & Karin Kohlman

Steve & Lorene Kowalsky

Kristine Krigsvold

James & Jill Krogstad

Mark & Laura Kruck

Marty & Mary Krueger

Thomas Kurtz

Michael & Megan Kushner

Donald & Jean Kwapil

David & Cathey LaHaye

Susan Landgraf

Nick Lane

Donald Lang

Roger Lautz

Charles Leadholm & Jeanne Parus

Thomas & Margie Lindow

Michael Linn

Lisa Lyons Jamie Machkovech

Greg & Megan Mahaffey

Bradley & Susan Manning

Bruce & Ruth Marion

Helen & Jeff Mattox

Dr. Marlynn May

Mary Mc Ilwee

Lindsay & Michael McCary

Jane McCracken

Chris & Kelly Medenwaldt

Laura Meffert

Mark Meloy Ken & Lisa Meschke

Mike & Sally Miley

Jon & Cookie Miller

Steve N. Miller & Margaret J. Miller

Kyle Miner

Jennifer & Daniel Moehn Ann & David Moffat

Katie Monk & Stephen Nickels

Kate Morand

Jenny Mummert

Lee Nadolny

Marv Nonn

Doug & Betsy Nordstrom Stacey & Tyler Novogoratz

Kelly Jean Ohl

Jim & Sharon Olle

Renee & Andy Olson Jennifer & Brian Parker William & Patricia Jo Paul Amy & Mark Pauli

Therese & Mark Payne

Dick & Sandy Pfahler

Robert & Christine Phillips

Jason A. Polzin

Steve & Jeanne Preston Molly & Jason Pursian Carolyn & Peter Rank Thomas & Linda Redding

Tom & Jo Ann Reed

Leslie Resch

David & Annette Ringdahl Richard & Calleen Roper Ellen Rosner

Steve & Judith Rubert

Tina & Joseph Ruskey

Diane Kravetz & Mark Saltzman

Gary Sandridge

Tim Schaab

Albert & Ruth Schams

Thomas & Judy Scheidegger

Andy & Maddie Meyer

Steven & Debra Schroeder

Wayne Schwalen & Barbara Fleeman

Dr. Margaret Schwarze

Richard & Christine Schwarze

Linda K. Scott

Jed Seidl

Monica Sentoff

Claire Shaffer & Monica Gall

Greg Shue

Ana Silva

Michelle & Lewis Slawny

Pam Smestad

Brad & Nicole Smith

Greg & Bobbi Smith

Randal Smith

Thomas Smith & Jennifer Younger Susan Sowatzke

Scott Spector Sue & Don Steinmetz

Tom Steppe & Ann Meyer

Joe & Phyllis Stertz Sue & David Stone Yvonne Subak

James Sugden, III Herb & Connie Thompson

Heather Tiller

Gregg & Janice Tipple

Denes Tobie Dona D. Turner

Ellen Twing

Fred Urben

Kyle Van Haren

Stephen & Pamela Vander Sluis Steven & Kristine Vaughn

Susan Skinner

Michael Verveer

Chris Vogel

Patricia Welch

Alan R. West

Carl White

David L. White

Mark & Jeanne Whitish

Phillip & Elizabeth Willems

Juliette C. Williams

Joyce & Joe Wilson

Judy A. Wilson

Margaret Windhorst

Judy K. Winkel

Kenneth & Lynn Winter Judy K. Ziewacz

Mary Zins

Overture Center Development Department | 608.258.4979 | development@overture.org

$250 - $499

Anonymous (7)

Chris & Ellen Acker

Jennifer & Mark Andrews

Julia Arata-Fratta

Thomas August

Donald & Christina Barley

Paul & Susan Barrett

Paul Barth

Thomas F. Baxter

John Bayless, PhD

Christine Beatty & Fred Kauffeld

W.J. Becker

Jane O. Bennett

Kelly & Darren Berg

Barry & Debra Berman

Anna Biermeier & Roger Hanson

Mary Binkley

Dr. James H. Black

Tom & Paula Blankenheim

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Blitz

Sandra Bloomfield

David Bluemke & Bonnie J. Beavan

Patricia Boelsing

Gloria Borchert

Patricia Brady & Robert Smith

Dale & Jackie Bruckner

Bill & Lynne Buckingham

Alice Buechner

Peggy & Christopher Bugg

Robert & Mary Burke

Debra Byars & Frederick Teitgen

Doc & Karen Casey

Connie & Byrne Chapman

Amy & Andrew Cigan

Ellen Cook

Tim Culver

Lisa Cvengros & Nancy Nichols

Ruth N. Dahlke

Ada Davis

William Davis

David & Diane Deci

Kathleen DeMets

Lavonne & Daniel Dettmers

Carla & Michael DiIorio

Susan Donaldson

Renae Schroeder & Todd Donkle

Vicki Drenning

Sandra Dulin

John & Deidre Dunn

Paul & Elizabeth Dvorak

Janis Eells

Mary Elvekrog

Tim & Vikki Enright

Rod & Ruth Erickson

Joe & Lori Ernst

Dan & Deb Esposito

Martin & Theresa Evanson

David Falk & JoAnne Robbins

Patricia A. Fenner

Amy Flesch & Sean Bium

Carol & John Flint

Scott Forester

Pixi & Bob Foulks

Jessica Freeman

Kay Gabriel & Fiona McTavish

Matt Garrison

Rebecca Gasper

Shari & Gregory Gasper

Tim Geier

Lynn Gilbertson-Burke

Mary T. Grace

Dr. Philip Greenwood

Robert Grigg

Kirsten Grinde

Leona Grubb

Susan Gruber

Paul Hagen

Richard Hagensick

Wava Haney

Susan Hansen

David Hassemer & Sandra Guthrie

James Herman

Walter & Barbara Herrod

Cindy & Don Hertrampf

Ellen & Kevin Hess

Loretta Himmelsbach

Susan V. Hollenbeck

Rhonda & Carl Holmquist

Lisa Humenik

Barbara Hundt

Kevin Indergand

Monica Jaehnig

Christine & Steven Johnston

Lee & Rosemary Jones

Robert & Maryanne Julian

Gary Kakazu

Sarah Karlen

Jerry & Nancy Kaufman

Sandra Kaul

Laura & Nicholas Kazynski

John Kelly

Danielle King

Larry & Mary Kleinsteiber

Michelle Komar

Joanne Kutter

Dennis Lange

Courtney Lanz

Sid & Juli Larson

David M. Lawver

Robert & Jeffrie Leahy

Richard & Christina Lemon

Craig & Kathleen Levenick

Marsha Lindsay

Richard Linton

Suzanne Linton

Efrat Livny & Ken Baun Allan Luskin

Thomas Lynch

Maija Maki-Laurila

Mary Manering & Dennis Tande

Jeffrey Masciopinto & Sarah Groessl

James & Toni Mastrangelo

Lynde & Diane May

Chelsea R. McCord

Jennifer McCreadie

Marcia & Mark McDermid

Hugh & Victoria Meyers

Irene Middlemas

Paul & Sherry Minkus

Peter L. Mischler

Richard & JoAnn Morgan

Patricia & Clyde Mortensen

Brad & Kelly Mullins

Steven & Lesley Mylrea

Jeanne Nelson

Chris & Robert Newcomb

Polly Niziolek

Sarah Nuss

Daniel O’Brien

Kathleen Olson

Ron & Janice Opelt

Pat Paska

Robert Pesselman & Gerri DiMaggio-Pesselman

Jeffery & Megan Pierce

Amy Plumb

Ken & Sharon Poniewaz

Terence & Jean Prahl

Kathleen Quinn

Michael & Kimmy Ray

Nancy Reed

Catherine Richard

Luanne Ruhland

Judy Saeman

Benjamin Sager

Don & Barb Sanford

James Schaefer

Greg & Rita Schmitz

Jean Schomisch & John Luehrsen

Diane & Howard Schuck

Jess Schuknecht

Gary M. & Barbara H. Schultz

Robert & Patricia Schwan

Kate Sebastian

Robert C. Seitz

Ellen Selle

Sean Severson

J. Peter Shaw

Linda Shaw

Sonjia Short

Dr. Philip M. Shultz & Marsha Vandomelen

Joe & Donna Siefkes

Maureen Skelton

Michael & Kimberly Sloan

Catherine Spelshaus

SUPPORT FOR OVERTURE

Jerry & Sandra Steinhauer

John Stott

Karisa Johnson & Kenneth Strasma

Elaine B. Strassburg

Roger L. Stuve

Ilana & Shawn Sullivan

Dan & Barb Takkunen

Girma Tefera & Rahel Desalegne

Rebecca Thousand & Eric Anderson

Beth & David Timm

Debra K. Tribbey

Del & Gail Underbakke

Elizabeth Urban

Neil & Eileen Vassau

Martha Vetter

Mae Wachholz

Georgia & Burt Wagner

Peter & Toby Wallach

Louis F. Warrick, Jr.

Anglinia Washington

Cindy & Jeff Welch David & Cheryl Wersland

Phyllis & James Wiederhoeft Rick Wilcox

Scott & Donna Wilson

Betsy Wolfe

Craig Wuerzberger

Susan & Rolf Wulfsberg

MW Wurl & Julie Thies

Joan M. Ziehr

Debra A. Zillmer

Cindy & Brian Zimmerman

+represent gifts given for special projects

THE ANDERSON LEGACY CIRCLE

The Anderson Legacy Circle recognizes and celebrates those generous supporters who are leaving a gift to Overture through their will, retirement plans or other giving arrangements.

Anonymous (2)

Thomas J. Basting Sr. and Sally C. Basting

Richard Christofferson

David and Wendy* Coe

Betty Harris Custer

Mike and Lee Ann Dillis

Dan Dooge and Pam Walgren

Robert N. Doornek*

Rabbi Irvin and Vivian Ehrlich

Robert E. Forbess

Roberta Gassman and Lester Pines

Larry Kneeland

Joyce Knutson

Jim Matras

Tim and Joy Neuville Reynold V. Peterson

Ginny Janssen and Bill Scheuerell

Joe and Jeanne* Silverberg Ron and Christine Sorkness

Generously sponsored by

Paul and Joyce Stein

Anne N. Stoelting*

Vance and Jody Tang

Jane Taves

Roger and Kristi Williams Dr. Margaret Winston* Kathleen E. Woit, Ph.D. William (Bill) Zorr

*Deceased

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Acknowledging Ho-Chunk Nation’s ancestral lands, Overture Center for the Arts celebrates the rich traditions, heritage and culture that thrived long before our arrival. Overture respectfully recognizes this Ho-Chunk land and affirms that we are better when we stand together.

Welcome to Overture Center for the Arts

Your enjoyment is important to us. Please contact an usher or the ticket office if you have any concerns about your experience here.

ORDERING & INFORMATION

Order online at overture.org.

Buy in person/phone: Visit overture.org/tickets/ buying-tickets for current ticket office hours.

Group orders: Groups of 10 or more receive a discount on most performances. Call 608.258.4159 or email groups@overture.org to make reservations.

Visit overture.org for event listings, links to artist websites, video, audio, directions, parking and much more.

GUEST SERVICES & POLICIES

Accessibility: Request accommodations when ordering your tickets. Call 608.258.4452 for information, or to request the following:

• Wheelchair-accessible seating

• Sign language interpretation

• Audio Description

• Other accommodations

More information: overture.org/tickets/faqs

Face Masks: Face masks are optional, but recommended, while at Overture, unless otherwise stated.

Children and lap seating: Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the theaters for performances. Discounted lap seats are available for some performances. Children under the age of six are not permitted at certain performances. See our season brochure, visit our website or call 608.258.4141 for information.

Event Staff: Stagehand services in Overture are provided by members of Local 251 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

Ushering and other services are provided by Overture volunteers. For information, visit overture.org/volunteer or call 608.258.4962.

Lost and Found: Visit the information desk in the Rotunda Lobby or call 608.258.4973.

Rentals: For information on renting spaces for weddings, performances, meetings or other events, visit overture.org/host or email events@overture.org.

ETIQUETTE

Please turn off all electronic devices. Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, is prohibited in Overture Center.

The use of cameras or audio recording in the theaters is prohibited without written permission from Overture Center and the performing company’s management.

Drinks are allowed in the theater unless otherwise stated, but please enjoy food in the lobby.

In consideration of audience members with scent sensitivities and allergies, please refrain from use of perfumes, aftershaves and other fragrances.

RESIDENT COMPANIES

Children’s Theater of Madison ctmtheater.org | 608.255.2080

Forward Theater Company forwardtheater.com | 608.234.5001

Kanopy Dance Company kanopydance.org | 608.255.2211

Li Chiao-Ping Dance lichiaopingdance.org | 608.835.6590

Madison Ballet madisonballet.org | 608.278.7990

Madison Opera madisonopera.org | 608.238.8085

Madison Symphony Orchestra madisonsymphony.org | 608.257.3734

James Watrous Gallery wisconsinacademy.org | 608.265.2500

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra wcoconcerts.org | 608.257.0638