Something Rotten! | Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center

A Hilarious Musical

Book by

Karey Kirkpatrick & John O'Farrell Music & Lyrics by

Karey Kirkpatrick & Wayne Kirkpatrick September 25—October 24, 2021

Executive Producer

J. Spencer Greene

Book by

John O’Farrell & Karey Kirkpatrick Music & Lyrics by

Karey Kirkpatrick & Wayne Kirkpatrick Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick starring

David Pfenninger

Joe Lewis

Cale Singleton

also starring

Rachel Carreras Mary Margaret McCormack Denise Tamburrino

Mar’Quon Thomas

Mike Weaver

Anne Arza

Peter Moeller

also with

Ariana Cappuccitti

Bryan Fowler

Emma Robie

Sound Design

Matt Kania

Katie Longo

Kirsten Smigiel

Kaia Mavrades

Parker Stancato

Noreen Patel

Dane Strange

Scenic & Props Design

Costume Design

Lighting Design

J. Spencer Greene

Victoria Jablonski

Steve Nickerson

Scenic Painters

Stage Manager

Assist. Stage Manager

Sharon Damisch & Brett Baleski Emma Ferguson Denver Starzynski Music Director

Choreography

Bryan McCaffrey

Kristine Burdi

Directed by

*Kevin Wiczer Arrangements by Glen Kelly Orchestrations by Larry Hochman Produced by Kevin McCollum

Broadway Global Ventures CMC,Mastro/Goodman,Jerry & Ronald Frankel, Morris Berchard, Kyodo Tokyo, Inc., Wendy Federman, Barbara Freitag, LAMS Productions, Winkler/ DeSimone, Timothy Laczynski, Dan Markley, Harris/Karmazin, Jam Theatricals, Robert Greenblatt, and Jujamcyn Theaters. Developed in association with the 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA, David Armstrong, Bernadine Griffin, & Bill Perry.

DIRECTOR’S NOTES — from Kevin Wiczer Ever since I listened to the soundtrack, I have loved Something Rotten! After I had the privilege to see it performed at the Marriott in Lincolnshire, I fell in love with the show all over again. It is very rare for me to watch a show where I’m constantly laughing and engaged the entire time. I was drawn in the moment the show began to the moment it ended. I knew that I would jump at the opportunity to direct it, and when J. Spencer Greene asked, if I would be onboard, I jumped! A director rarely gets the opportunity to be one of the first to work on a certain project. Normally, you get to direct something after it’s been available for quite some time. However, with Something Rotten!, this show has only performed in Illinois twice. The first was the national tour, and the second was the Marriott production. We are number three, and the first non-equity theatre, which is not only exciting, but there’s also a sense of duty. With a show where not very many people have had the opportunity to see the musical yet, you want to do right by the show and the writers who created it. Collaborating with this cast has been a dream, and we hope you love the show as much as we love sharing it with you!!

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S NOTES — from J. Spencer Greene To quote Shakespeare, “pffft,” or something like that. He can be silly. When I became aware of this show, I knew that Theatre Nebula, myself, Kevin Wiczer, Bryan McCaffrey, and Kristine Burdi were silly enough to do this show. I first brought these three colleagues together to form what became the monster trio on 2019’s Spring Awakening.

Something Rotten! is definitely a 180 degree opposite show, and we all needed some silliness back in our lives. With the seriousness COVID caused over the last 18 months in all our lives, it is perfect for us to bring this hilarious escape to everyone, albeit after the delay due to the aforementioned shutdown of live theatre and so many other businesses.

Our production team has pulled together the best talent on and behind the stage to create this huge production for our loyal theatergoers. (At last count, it contains at least 87 Shakespearean costumes, a rotating turntable, rotating buildings, a gliding stage in the park, over 50 references to other musicals, etc.) I give a tremendous thank you to everyone who brought this all together in our re-mount after we were forced to close on our final dress rehearsal in March of 2020 before we could open. We knew you could do it and we couldn’t be more proud. As those of you who have worked with Theatre Nebula know, we all work together as equals- no divas, and always become a huge family. Everyone has worked so hard on this exhausting and difficult show without any complaining. As I worked on the scenery, I would often see a stray actor or two away in some little corner of the theatre working out a tap sequence, or dance section. The dedication was awesome to behold. I send out love to everyone and thank you for taking this ride with me and Theatre Nebula. I dedicate this silliness to my parents, who both had always been silly and had supported me and my love for theatre throughout my whole life. A special thank you to all the donors who have contributed to help us bring this production back to the community after the losses the closure forced.

CAST (in order of speaking) Minstrel…………..…..………………………………………...MAR’QUON THOMAS Brother Jeremiah…………….…...……………………………………...MIKE WEAVER Portia………….…….…...……………...………….MARY MARGARET McCORMACK William Shakespeare………….……...……………………………….CALE SINGLETON Nick Bottom………….………..…...…………………………….DAVID PFENNINGER Nigel Bottom………………..….….………………………………………...JOE LEWIS Lady Clapham/Master of the Justice………..…………………..……………ANNE ARZA

Shylock……………………...……………………………..…………PETER MOELLER Bea Bottom………….…………………………………..…………RACHEL CARRERAS Nostradamus…….……………………………………….……..DENISE TAMBURRINO Ensemble………….…………ANNE ARZA, ARIANA CAPPUCCITTI, BRYAN FOWLER, KATIE LONGO, KAIA MAVRADES, PETER MOELLER, NOREEN PATEL, EMMA ROBIE, KIRSTEN SMIGIEL, PARKER STANCATO, DANE STRANGE, MAR’QUON THOMAS

DANCE CAPTAIN ARIANA CAPPUCCITTI TIME/PLACE 1595, South London SOMETHING ROTTEN! WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION. Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center is a facility maintained and operated by the Palatine Park District.

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this performance is strictly prohibited.

SOMETHING ROTTEN! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. (MTI.)

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

MUSIC NUMBERS

Act One “Welcome to the Renaissance”……..………………………………….Minstrel & Company “God, I Hate Shakespeare”…………...………………………….Nick, Nigel, & The Troupe “Right Hand Man”……….……………………………………………………..Bea & Nick “God, I Hate Shakespeare” (Reprise)……….…………………………...…………….Nick “A Musical”………………..……………………………..Nostradamus, Nick, & Ensemble

“The Black Death”…………...……………………….……………………….The Troupe “I Love the Way”…………………………………….……………………..Portia & Nigel “Will Power”………………………………………..……………Shakespeare & Ensemble “Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top”………….……………..…………………..Nick & Company

Act Two “Welcome to the Renaissance” (Reprise)………………………………................Minstrel “Hard to Be the Bard”…………………………………………………Shakespeare & Ladies “It’s Eggs!”…………………………………………………………………….The Troupe “We See the Light”…………………..…..Portia, Nigel, Brother Jeremiah, Nick, & Ensemble “To Thine Own Self ”………………...………………………………..Nigel & The Troupe “To Thine Own Self” (Reprise 1)………….…………………………….Nick & The Troupe “Right Hand Man” (Reprise)………..…………………………………………………..Bea “Something Rotten!”……………………………….…………………………..The Troupe “Make an Omelet”…………………….…………..............................Nick & Company “To Thine Own Self” (Reprise 2)”……………………………………………...Nick & Nigel “Finale”……………………………………………………………………...The Company

Production Staff Executive Producer Director Musical Director Choreography Scenic & Properties Design Costume Design Lighting Design Stage Manager Sound Design/Engineer Scenic Painters Assistant Stage Manager Lighting Operators House Manager Marketing Photography/Videography

J. Spencer Greene Kevin Wiczer Bryan MaCaffrey Kristine Burdi J. Spencer Greene Victoria Jablonski Steve Nickerson Emma Ferguson Matt Kania Sharon Damisch & Brett Baleski Denver Starzynski Michael Nunez, Mateo Nunez, Sheryl Crider

Frank Rebeka, Elle Rebeka J Spencer Greene, Teresa J. Arnold Michael C. Noens

Stagehand Program Design and Graphics

J. Spencer Greene

Orchestra Music Director/Keyboard Keyboard Guitar Bass Reeds Trumpet Trombone Drums

Bryan McCaffrey Anna Wegener Jared Forth Marisa Bellie Theresa Lams Anthony Izzo Kristin Lundine William Winters

Special Thanks Mike Noens John and Sue Jablonski Joan Sherlock Adam Long Chris Tumblin Chris Owens Diana French-Tumblin Amy Swanson Ryan Meadow Angela Kvitek Ethan Polcyn Rebekah Seidman LoriAnne Nelson Cassidy Schmidt JP McNamara Josh Ludolph Steve Nagle Frank Roberts Palatine Park District Julie Price & Family Friendly Theatre All our Ushers and other helpers and anyone possibly omitted by the time we had to go to press. Thank you all!

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST ANNE ARZA (Lady Clapham/Master of the Justice/Ensemble) is extremely honored to “finally” be part of this incredibly talented cast in her second Theater Nebula production. Multiple award-winning roles include Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown) and Mamma Mia (Donna). Regional credits Little Mermaid (Ursula), 9TO5 (Violet), Annie (Grace and Hannigan u/s), Oliver (Nancy), Tarzan (Kala), White Christmas (Betty). By day she is a chemical engineering manager specializing in water treatment. This one is for D, B, and everyone else battling their own personal “something truly rotten”. Enjoy the show.

ARIANA CAPPUCCITTI (Ensemble/Dance Captain) is thrilled to make her Theatre Nebula debut with one of her dream shows, Something Rotten! Regional credits include: Wonderful Town (Goodman Theater), A Funny Thing…Forum (Porchlight Music Theatre), They’re Playing Our Song (Brown Paper Box Company), On the Town, A Chorus Line (Highland Park Players), South Pacific, Annie Get Your Gun (Music Theatre Works), and Ragtime (Big Noise Theater). Special thanks to this “Rotten” team and all her family, friends, and coworkers for their continuous support!

RACHEL CARRERAS (Bea Bottom) is thrilled to finally be back on stage with Theatre Nebula, where she was last seen as Wendla in Spring Awakening. Recent Credits: James and the Giant Peach (Ladybug) with Big Noise Theatre, Notes And Letters (Nora) with Underscore Theatre, Man of La Mancha (Aldonza) with MadKap Productions, and Company (Cathy) with Wheaton Drama.

Rachel would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in making this show spectacular. Special thanks go out to Mary, her sensational voice teacher, her fami-

ly and friends for their unending love & support, and to Alex, her right hand man. Isaiah 43:2. www.rachelcarreras.com

BRYAN FOWLER (Ensemble) is simply beside himself to be working with this amazing cast in Something Rotten! Past credits include Newsies (Morris u/s Jack) with Marquee Mainstage, Urinetown (Bobby Strong) with Fox Country Players, and Hairspray (Link Larkin) and Little Women (Laurie) with Stage Coach Players. He’s also thrilled as this is his first role since becoming a Chicago resident in November 2019, so bottoms up to that! Thanks, Mom. JOE LEWIS (Nigel Bottom) ecstatically returns to Theatre Nebula, where he was last seen in Spring Awakening (Hanschen) and as a soloist in the Broadway Backwards cabaret. Recent Credits: Ragtime (Younger Brother) and Ordinary Days (Warren) with Art 4; A Christmas Carol (Bob Cratchit/Mr. Fezziwig) and The Addams Family (Lucas Beineke) with Williams Street Rep; 1776 (Courier) and The Drowsy Chaperone (George) with MadKap Productions; Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), Into the Woods (Jack), and BIG: The Musical (Adult Josh) with Deerfield Family Theater. This performance is for Phil, the older brother who always inspires Joe to be true to himself.

KATIE LONGO (Ensemble) Katie is SO pumped to be back on this stage with this amazing cast - now including her sister! By day, she is a bilingual Speech Language Pathologist, but has continued to perform whenever she can. Some of her favorite past roles include Seussical (Gertrude McFuzz) and 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer) with the Schaumburg Park District, and Legally Blonde (Serena) with Fremont Street Theater Company. Most recently, she played Meg in ECC’s production of Little Women.

MARY MARGARET McCORMACK (Portia) is overwrought with joy to be back on stage again after over a year of hiatus! During lockdowns, she spent her time taking classes on Shakespeare first folio technique so she can properly fangirl over the words of The Bard! Selected credits include: Belle in A Christmas Carol (Metropolis), Rosa Bud in Drood (Edge of the Wood), Felicity Cunningham in The Real Inspector Hound (Steel Beam), and a steward on the Polar Express. Mary received a BA in theatre from Millikin University with a focus in vocal performance. She deeply thanks her family for their love, support, and generosity. www.mccormackmarym.com

MIKE WEAVER (Brother Jeremiah) is thrilled to join the fabulous cast and crew of Something Rotten. A veteran of Chicago area productions, Mike’s favorite roles include Julian Marsh in 42nd Street (right here in Cutting Hall), Mr. Banks in Mary Poppins, Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde, Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ, Superstar, and Old Deuteronomy in Cats. And he really enjoys tacos.

PETER MOELLER (Shylock/Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of Something Rotten! with Theatre Nebula! Most recently, he was seen in Opera Project Columbus’ Gianni Schicchi (Witness) and Il Tabarro (Songseller). Having recently taken a break from performing to pursue his Master’s in musicology, focusing on Gregorian chant, Peter is excited to jump out of the middle ages and into the Renaissance! Many thanks to his friends, family, and this whole “Rotten” cast and crew!

KAIA MAVRADAS (Ensemble) is delighted to be working for the first time with Theater Nebula and is excited to be a part of such an amazing production. Kaia's other favorite past performances are: A Christmas Carol (Tiny Tim) with Metropolis Performing Arts, Annie (Tessie) with Rising Stars Theater, Mary Poppins (Featured Tapper/Toy) with Fremont Street Theater, Shrek the Musical (Young Fiona) with VPA and Les Misérables (Young Cosette) with LZP. Kaia would like to thank everyone at That's Entertainment Performing Arts for helping to prepare her to follow her dreams and most of all the amazing cast and crew of Something Rotten for an incredible experience.

NOREEN PATEL (Ensemble) couldn’t be happier to be a part of this stellar production!

Past credits include: American Idiot (Ft. Ensemble/Choreography Contributor/Fight Choreographer), Encore II (Featured Soloist), Hair (Dionne), Pippin (Featured Dancer), Parade (Essie), Rent (Alexi Darling), Broadway Backwards (Featured Soloist), Spring Awakening (Martha), Heathers (Ensemble), American Idiot (Featured Soloist/Dancer), Gypsy (Hollywood Blonde & Tessie/Electra U/S); Steppenwolf/Stage 773: 24 Words (Constance). Love to her family, friends, and especially to Cale. She hopes you CRACK up at this hilarious show!

DAVID PFENNINGER (Nick Bottom) is honored to be part of the first resident nonEquity production of Something Rotten! and debuting with Theatre Nebula. Featured credits include: Ragtime (Tateh) with St. James Theatre, Forever Plaid (Sparky) with Encore Theatre Productions, Into the Woods (Baker) with ECC Musical Theatre, and awardwinning productions of Parade (Leo Frank) with Harper Ensemble Theatre and Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd) with Wheaton Drama. Much love to Christine and Molly. For Steve and Dad. EMMA ROBIE (Ensemble) is beyond herself to be in her first production with Theater Nebu-

la and she is so excited to share the stage with this incredible cast. Some of her favorite roles include Sister Mary Leo in Nunsense and Laurey in Oklahoma. When she is not performing, Emma is a

special education teacher at Kirk School in Palatine. She is so excited to be performing again with her big sister, Katie!

CALE SINGLETON (William Shakespeare) is thrilled to be returning to Theatre Nebula after appearing in their outstanding production of Spring Awakening as Melchior last season. Other favorite credits include: SQUIP – Be More Chill (Stage Door Fine Arts, Chicago debut), Claude – Hair (Harper Ensemble Theatre, and J.D. – Heathers (Up and Coming Theatre). Cale thanks his family, friends, his band, August Hotel, and most of Noreen for their love and constant support. [Exit, pursued by a bear.]

KIRSTEN SMIGIEL (Ensemble) is over the moon excited to be putting this production back on the stage! She cannot wait to share all the hard work put in by every single one of her fellow cast members with the community, friends and family. Kirsten participated in previous productions such as American Idiot and various shows at her Alma Mater, Ball State University where she graduated with a BA/BS in Theatre. She hopes that everyone who sees this show can sit back, relax, and truly enjoy the show!

PARKER STANCATO (Ensemble) joins the “rotten” cast for his Theatre Nebula debut.

Recent credits: American Idiot (Will) with Harper Ensemble Theatre, and 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor) at the Woodstock Opera House. A finance graduate from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Parker currently works as Senior Accountant for W.R. Berkley Insurance in Chicago, and spends weekends leading/performing with his Praise Team at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Parker dedicates all performances to his son, Brooks [6].

“You and me versus the World.”

DANE STRANGE (Ensemble) is very excited and proud to join the Theatre Nebula crew for this production of Something Rotten! Past credits include: Out of the Box (Himself), The Producers (Carmen Ghia), Talk Radio (Barry Champlain), Baby With the Bathwater (Daisy), and American Idiot (Ensemble). Massive shout-outs, thanks, and love go out to his family, friends, and everyone involved with this production.

DENISE TAMBURRINO (Nostradamus) is beyond thrilled to be making history with one of her favorite shows. This marks her third time performing with Theatre Nebula, after portraying Pennywise in Urinetown and Lady of the Lake in Spamalot. Other credits include: Marmee in Little Women (Brown Paper Box), Mama Morton in Chicago (Big Noise Theatre), three turns as the Witch in Into the Woods, and Sra. Nacarelli/Margaret U/S in the Jeff Award winning Light in the Piazza (Theo-Ubique). Many thanks to this amazing staff for giving her the chance to dust off her taps, and sing the best song ever written! Love and gratitude to Sweet Pea. MAR’QUON THOMAS (The Minstrel/Ensemble) is excited for the opportunity to join the Theater Nebula family in this production of Something Rotten. His recent theatre credits include Featured Soloist/Ensemble in American Idiot (The Harper Theatre Ensemble) and Woof in Hair (The Harper Theatre Ensemble). He would like to dedicate this performance to all of his wonderful family and friends, but most importantly to his mother who has supported him throughout all his endeavors.

WHO’S WHO IN THE PRODUCTION STAFF J. SPENCER GREENE (Executive Producer, Scenic and Props Designer) is the founder and Executive/Artistic Director of Theatre Nebula. He has directed and designed many Theatre Nebula productions, including, Pippin (Illinois Theatre Association’s Excellence in Theatre Award,) Voices through the Storm (playwright, director, and designer, American Association of Community Theatres award for Best Lighting Design,) and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Jeff co-directed CNGM’s short film Shot Out of Love, and produced, directed, and designed the feature film, Off-Loop. He was a founding company member of the nationally acclaimed Famous Door Theatre in Chicago, where he directed, produced, and designed Hellcab, which ran for 10 years, and also produced over a dozen shows, including the long-running and award-winning hits Early & Often, GHETTO (Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Production,) Beautiful Thing, (moved to Off-Broadway in New York,) and The Living (Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Production.) A graduate of Illinois State University Theatre, Jeff has directed and designed over 100 plays in his career. He was casting director for the feature film 5-25-77, produced by Fred Roos (Apocalypse Now, Lost in Translation), and Gary Kurtz (American Graffiti, Star Wars) winning the Heineken Red Star Award at the Hamptons Film Festival. Jeff also did the U.S. casting for the award-winning foreign feature film Khuda Kay Liye (In The Name Of God.) Jeff thanks all involved with this show for their dedication and talents.

KEVIN WICZER (Director) is thrilled to be back with Theatre Nebula directing Something Rotten! He holds his Bachelor’s Degree in Acting and Directing from Columbia College Chicago. Other Theatre Nebula credits include: Spring Awakening, Urinetown, Cubicle, The Rocky Horror Show, Spamalot, A Man with No Opinion, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Songs for a New World. Most recent regional directing credits include: The Addams Family (Williams Street Rep), A Christmas Carol, Dial "M" for Murder, The Diary of Anne Frank, and It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Metropolis Performing Arts Centre), Dearly Departed (Circle Theatre), Ruthless: The Musical, Plaid Tidings, Nuncrackers, and Scrooge: The Musical (Steel Beam Theatre), Seussical: the Musical (Big Noise Theatre), Into the Woods (Wishing Star Theatre), and The Musical of Musicals: The Musical! (Highland Park Players). Upcoming project: An Act of God with Williams Street Rep (June-July 2020). Kevin is a proud Associate Member of The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), a national theatrical labor union, and is a member of The Dramatists Guild of America. He sends his love to his husband, Ryan, and his family and friends for their support, the cast, staff and crew for being so wonderful to collaborate with, and Theatre Nebula for this incredible opportunity.

KRISTINE BURDI (Choreographer) is so happy to be returning to Theatre Nebula and to be part of the Something Rotten! team! Recent Choreography: Adams Family (Williams Street Rep) Spring Awakening (Theatre Nebula), Chicago (Big Noise) Avenue Q, Young Frankenstein & A Christmas Carol (Metropolis). Training/Background: BA in

Theatre Arts/Dance Performance from Northern Illinois University, Owner/ Director of That’s Entertainment Performing Arts in Palatine. Love and thanks to Kevin, Bryan, the entire production team and the most amazing family in the world, Mark, Marylin & Jasper!

BRYAN McCAFFREY (Music Director) is thrilled to be working on a show that is a personal favorite! Recent Chicagoland credits include: The Addams Family (Williams Street Rep), Spring Awakening (Theatre Nebula), and Company (Wheaton Drama).

Back home in Scotland, Bryan worked extensively across the country both locally and regionally for shows including: tick, tick…boom!, The Wedding Singer, Hairspray, Rent, and Singin’ in the Rain. Bryan would like to give a special thanks for Kevin, Jeff and Kristine and our talented cast for welcoming him to the Theatre Nebula family!

VICTORIA JABLONSKI (Costume Designer) is excited to be making Renaissance ensembles for something other than her Ren Faire costume. When not freelancing, she works at Broadway Costumes as a costume stylist. Recent design credits include: A Christmas Carol (Metropolis Performing Arts Centre), The Addams Family (Williams Street Rep), and Spring Awakening (Theatre Nebula). Victoria holds a degree from the University of Dayton’s Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology Program. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her crazy dreams, and her friends for dealing with her always being covered in loose threads.

STEVE NICKERSON (Lighting Designer) digs “The Bard.” He has been known to mumble rhymed couplets in his sleep regarding colliers.

MATT KANIA (Sound Designer) is happy to be a part of the design team for his

first show with Theatre Nebula. He started in sound design at Northwestern University, and has since designed and engineered at a multitude of productions and venues in the greater Chicagoland area including The Metropolis, Harper College, The Mercury Theater, Theatre Wit, The Lookingglass Theater and more. Matt is also a freelance musician and recording engineer for shows and bands throughout the suburbs.

EMMA FERGUSON (Stage Manager) has been actively involved in theater from a young

age. She is ecstatic to be a stage manager for the first time with Theatre Nebula. Emma has extensive experience in all phases of theater both technical and performance. She would like to thank her family and her teachers for the support over the years.

DENVER STARZYNSKI (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be part of Theatre Nebula's Something Rotten. This is her first time serving as an assistant stage manager for a production. Previously, she has worked backstage for Harper College's Shakespeare in Love, and has acted in their past productions of Peter and the Starcatcher, Language of Angels, and HAIR. She'd like to thank her family, especially her husband, for supporting her creative endeavors.

SHARON DAMISCH & BRETT BALESKI (Scenic Painters) are thrilled to be brining live theatre back to the community and to be working for Theatre Nebula's Something Rotten (Part Duex.) Sharon and Brett can often be seen tripping lightly over rose frosted fields in search of the next show to paint. Enjoy the fun of this production beautifully executed.

THEATRE NEBULA MISSION Theatre Nebula is a non-profit, non-equity professional theatre company that promotes and nurtures the appreciation of high literary quality theatre within the community. By involving participants in productions with the interaction of our professional theatre artists, and by exploring diverse theatrical styles, Theatre Nebula achieves its major goal: helping these talented individuals excel in the field of theatre, while broadening their knowledge, and that of the community, of quality theatrical literature and styles.

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BECOME A THEATRE NEBULA BOARD MEMBER! Theatre Nebula is always looking for good people who would like to help us develop and grow. We are seeking energetic, go-getter members for the board of directors who are interested in furthering the goal of Theatre Nebula. Board members help us connect with vital resources to make our organization run smoothly and efficiently, and help direct the path of Theatre Nebula. If you, or anyone you know, may be interested, or wish to find out more information, please contact Artistic Director J. Spencer Greene, “Jeff ” at his e-mail address: jeff@theatrenebula.org.

The plays Theatre Nebula produces are normally chosen to provide some insight into history or the arts, or to help explore the human condition. Almost every season we feature a World Premier of a new play or musical. Theatre Nebula is the only producing company at Cutting Hall that still produces non-musical plays, as well.

Often, post-performance question-and-answer discussions are held with the attending audience and a panel of educators or experts connected with the play’s subject matter. We offer involvement in play and musical productions, both on and off the stage.

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GOD……..…………………………………………………..…..J. Spencer Greene How Can You Be In Two Place At Once, When You’re Not Anywhere at All 2………..…………….……...……J. Spencer Greene Wild Oates………………………………..……………..…….….J. Spencer Greene Nobody Loves An Albatross………………………..……………..…..J. Spencer Greene Strictly Dishonorable………………………………………………..J. Spencer Greene An Inkling of Izzo 1 ……………………………………Nick Izzo & Michael P. Noens Carl The Second……………………………………..……………..Michael P. Noens The Jungle Book 2……………………………………..……………………Nick Izzo Over The Tavern…………………………………………………....Michael P. Noens Voices Through The Storm 1, 6………………………………………..J. Spencer Greene The Compeat Works Of Wilm Shkspr (abridged)………..………………...Michael P. Noens Today, I Am A Fountain Pen…………………………………………J. Spencer Greene You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown…………………………...………J. Spencer Greene Lost In Yonkers………………………………………………...…..J. Spencer Greene Forbidden Broadway……………………………………………...……….Tyler Perry Pippin 3 ………………………………………………………...J. Spencer Greene The Man Who Came To Dinner……………………………………...Thomas J. Akouris A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum…………………….J. Spencer Greene Into the Woods………………………………………………………...Frank Roberts Jesus Christ Superstar……………………………………………………Frank Roberts Dracula 4, 5………………………………………………………….…Kevin Wiczer Songs For A New World……………………………………………….…Kevin Wiczer The Compleat Works of Wilm Shkspr (abridged)………………………….Michael P. Noens Scaring The Normals 1……………………………………………...……Kristen Foley Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat………………………………Kevin Wiczer A Man with No Opinion 1………………………………………………..Kevin Wiczer Spamalot …………………………………………………………….Kevin Wiczer Godspell …………………………………………………………..Mark Mahallack The Rocky Horror Show………………………………………………….Kevin Wiczer Urinetown………………………..……………..…………………….Kevin Wiczer The Rocky Horror Show………………………………………………….Kevin Wiczer Cubicle1…………….....………………………..…………………….Kevin Wiczer Spring Awakening………………..…...……………………………...Kevin Wiczer

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