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Peter Bay, music director/conductor “Worlds aPart” Friday & saturday, april 12 & 13, 2019 michael & Susan dell Hall, 8:00 p.m. William Hagen, violin rOSSini William Tell Overture mOZart Violin concerto no. 4 in d major, K. 218 dVOráK Symphony no. 9 in e minor, From the New World ^
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CONTENTS THE LONG CENTER: 8, 66, 67 68, 70, 72 THE AUSTIN SYMPHONY: 2, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 ZACH THEATRE: 4, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22 BALLET AUSTIN: 6, 58, 59, 60, 62, 64 PARAMOUNT THEATRE 78 ONE WORLD THEATRE: 80 TONIGHT’S PROGRAM NOTES: 26-55
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Jon Nakamatsu, piano Chorus Austin (Ryan Heller, director) SCHUBERT Magnificat in C Major, D. 486 MOZART Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467 DURUFLÉ Requiem, Op. 9
Matt Haimovitz, cello FRANCK Le Chasseur maudit (The Accursed Huntsman) SAINT-SAËNS Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33 BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14
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Lior, vocalist MOZART Overture to La clemenza di Tito, K. 621 MOZART Symphony No. 36 in C Major, K. 425, Linz WESTLAKE-ATTAR Compassion (A Song Cycle in Seven Movements)
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Orion Weiss, piano BRAHMS-Schoenberg Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25 RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30
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TBA, visual artist Jessica Mathaes, violin VIVALDI The Four Seasons, RV. 293, “Autumn” HINDEMITH Symphony: Mathis der Maler MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition
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Vadim Gluzman, violin Wendy Warner, cello ELGAR Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 in G Major, Op. 39 BRAHMS Double Concerto in A Minor, Op. 102 CHABRIER Joyeuse marche BEETHOVEN Turkisch Marsch from Die Ruinen von Athen, Op. 113 PALMGREN Exotisk Marsch, Op. 46 J. STRAUSS, JR. Ägyptischer Marsch, Op. 335 CHOPIN-Elgar Marche funèbre from Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 35 TCHAIKOVSKY Marche slave, Op. 31 John Novacek, piano COPLAND Suite from The Heiress GOULD Interplay GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue GROFÉ Grand Canyon Suite TBA, soloists Conspirare Symphonic Choir (Craig Hella Johnson, director) HAYDN Symphony No. 104 in D Major, London BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125, Choral S A R A H & E R N E ST B U T L E R
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Masterworks Series Vadim Gluzman, violin n Wendy Warner, cello n Music of Elgar, Brahms, Beethoven, more
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texas young Composers Concert Friday, July 26, 2019 michael & Susan dell Hall, 7:30 p.m. Bring your friends, family, and co‑workers for a special evening of music! Hear compositions by some of texas’ most elite young composers performed by your austin Symphony Orchestra under the baton of peter Bay. you won’t want to miss this electrifying concert showcasing some of texas’ talented young composers. the program notes for each piece (written by the composers themselves!) will be projected on a screen while the orchestra performs it live for the first time! #aso108
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Dave Steakley, Producing Artistic Director | Elisbeth Challener, Managing Director
THE BALLAD OF KLOOK AND VINETTE MUSIC AND LYRICS BY
BOOK BY CHÉ WALKER ANOUSHKA LUCAS AND OMAR LYEFOOK
DIRECTED BY DAVE STEAKLEY MUSICAL DIRECTION BY CHRISTIAN MAGBY CHOREOGRAPHED BY CHRISTA OLIVER
Scenic Designer..................................................................................................................................................SCOTT GROH Costume Designer ............................................................................................................................... CARLA NICKERSON Assistant Costume Designer ................................................................................................ HANNAH M.P. ROBINSON Hair and Makeup Designer .......................................................................................................................SERRET JENSEN Lighting Designer..................................................................................................................................RACHEL ATKINSON Sound Designer ............................................................................................................................................... CRAIG BROCK Properties Designer ..........................................................................................................................................SCOTT GROH Stage Manager ..........................................................................................................................................DAVVI SOLOMON
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The Ballad of Klook and Vinette Cast
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Roderick Sanford*
Vinette ............................................................................................................................................................... CHANEL* Klook ......................................................................................................................................... RODERICK SANFORD* CHANEL (Vinette) – ZACH: Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill (Billie Holiday), Raconteur in Sophisticated Ladies, followed by the Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol and a Diva in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, for which she won Best Supporting Actress in a Musical. Chanel was raised in the rich musical environs of New Orleans, Louisiana, and grew up singing in churches and alongside jazz greats in the music halls of the French Quarter. Discovered by Quincy Jones while she was still a teenager, CHANEL became a founding member of the gospel trio, Trinitee 5:7. The girl group spent almost two decades entertaining audiences on four continents in arenas ranging from Madison Square Garden to the Staples Center to England’s Wembley Stadium. As lead singer of Trinitee 5:7, CHANEL has released seven albums and has received two Grammy nominations and won two Dove awards. Her albums have sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide; her first album went Platinum and spent almost 50 weeks on Billboard’s top R&B albums chart, while both of her first two albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard Gospel chart. In addition to performing with Destiny’s Child and TLC at the BET awards, CHANEL also shared the stage with Aretha Franklin at the 50th Anniversary Grammy Awards show. CHANEL currently lives in Berkeley, California with her husband, Dr. Gregory Schwartz and her two sons Alexander Von Schwartz and Zion Schwartz.
RODERICK SANFORD (Klook) – ZACH: A Christmas Carol, The Gospel at Colonus, Ragtime, RENT, Porgy & Bess, Crowns (2006), Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues, Avenue X, Dreamgirls (1995 and 1997), Five Guys Named Moe, Rockin’ Christmas Party (19941997), Soul Sisters (1994 and 1995), Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, and Once On This Island. REGIONAL THEATRE: The Little Shop of Horrors (the voice of “Audrey II” for Broadway Austin, Zilker Hillside Theater, and Southwestern University), Kiss Me Kate (Casa Mañana), Pippin (Southwestern University); The Full Monty (Georgetown Palace). OTHER: Winner of the B. Iden Payne Award for “Outstanding Actor in a Musical” for Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues and “Outstanding Ensemble Performance” for RENT; Critics’ Table Award nomination for “Best Actor in a Musical” for Avenue X; B. Iden Payne nomination for “Featured Actor in a Musical” for ZACH’s productions of Five Guys Named Moe, Soul Sisters, and The Gospel at Colonus
*Actors’ Equity Association, founded in 1913, represents more than 49,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the Understudy Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Equity seeks to foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. actorsequity.org
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The Ballad of Klook and Vinette Musical Numbers
"Memories" ...................................................................................................................................................Klook "Time Crystal Time" ............................................................................................................Klook and Vinette "Fragile" ..................................................................................................................................Klook and Vinette "Am I in Your Heart" ...................................................................................................................................Klook "Now You See" ..........................................................................................................................................Vinette "Neophyte Love" ......................................................................................................................................Vinette "You Should Leave Me" ....................................................................................................Klook and Vinette "Hit the Highway" ...............................................................................................................Klook and Vinette "We Don't Tell Stories" ..............................................................................................................................Klook "It Still Hurts" .............................................................................................................................................Vinette "Memories" (Reprise).........................................................................................................Klook and Vinette
The Ballad of Klook and Vinette Band Piano ..............................................................................................................................................CHRISTIAN MAGBY Bassist .....................................................................................................................................................ANNA MACIAS Bassist ....................................................................................................................................................RICKY PRINGLE
Photos and videos The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production and the taking of photographs, with or without flash, or by camera phone, is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all electronic devices — such as cell phones, pagers, etc. — and refrain from texting and/or tweeting during the performance. Taking photos in the theatre Audience members may take photos in the theatre before and after the show and during intermission. If you post photos on social media or elsewhere please credit the production's designers.
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The Ballad of Klook and Vinette Director's Notes
Ché Walker
Anoushka Lucas
In the fall of 2017, I attended the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) New Musical Festival with my ZACH Theatre colleagues and Trustees. There was a reading of a new work called Klook’s Last Stand,and I felt myself drawn into this hypnotic, poetic world that reminded me of the writing of my favorite contemporary singer, Jill Scott. The prose in the storytelling melded seamlessly into the music, and the story focused on an adult romance, passionate and messy, wrapped in elevated, evocative, and at times, erotic language. The musical’s form and content was different from anything I had ever experienced in a contemporary musical, but it is something I have often experienced from neo-soul artists like Erykah Badu, India.Arie and Ms. Scott in concert. After the reading, I met one-half of the composer team Anoushka Lucas, a young soulful British singer-songwriter, who wrote all of the music for the female character Vinette. The music for the male character, Klook, was written by Omar Lye-Fook, who is an established British soul singer. The two were paired together by the book writer Ché Walker, an English actor, playwright, and theatre director who conceived the idea for this unique musical collaboration.While there have been other notable male/female writing teams like Aherns and Flaherty (Ragtime, Once on this Island), and Betty Comden and Adolph Green (Singin’ in the Rain, On the Town), this is the first time I’m aware that a team has written specifically for the character of their own gender, to give the character an authenticity of expression.
Omar Lyefook
When I watch a new work I am always casting the play as I watch it, which I think most directors do. I kept hearing Roderick Sanford’s voice, who has been onstage performing at ZACH for 25 years, as Klook, and Chanel, who has been in the ZACH family of artists for the past four years, as Vinette. Both of these artists move easily between the theatre and a concert stage, and can be found fronting bands on occasion, which is a style this work requires. I’m delighted that these two ZACH audience favorites are premiering this brand new musical for you. They are also debuting a brand new song just written for this show, which is being performed in the musical for the very first time. ZACH is making an increased commitment to the development and creation of new musicals and plays. This new musical was preceded this season by the first regional production of Anna Deavere Smith’s Notes From the Field, and it will be followed by the world premiere of legendary American playwright Terrence McNally’s latest play Immortal Longings. Theatre is a collaborative art form, and new work can't be properly developed without you, the audience, engaging in it and responding to it. We are excited about this moment, as well as what the future holds in store for us, in our new artistic explorations with you.
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The Ballad of Klook and Vinette Artistic Team
Dave Steakley
Christian Magby
Scott Groh
Christa Oliver
Carla Nickerson
Craig Brock
Rachel Atkinson
Davvi Solomon
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The Ballad of Klook and Vinette Artistic Team CHÉ WALKER (Playwright) – His first play Been So Long premiered at the world-renowned Royal Court Theatre, and has since been produced in New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Seoul, Paris, Dortmund, Oslo, and Copenhagen. The musical adaptation premiered at London’s Young Vic Theatre, and was nominated for Evening Standard Best Musical, and Evening Standard Best Newcomer. His screenplay of Been So Long has just been filmed and bought by Netflix. His second play Flesh Wound premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in 2003, winning both the George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright, and The UK Arts Council Writer of the Future Award. In 2008, Ché Walker made theatrical history when his play The Frontline became the first contemporary-set play to be performed at London’s Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre since Merry Wives of Windsor in 1597, and received the rare honor of a revival the next year. In 2011, Che’ embarked on a unique collaboration with English Rock Legend Paul Heaton on an Opera The Eighth featuring Emmy Award winning actor Reg E. Cathey ( Netflix House of Cards, HBO’s The Wire)- the show featured a full string section, eight singers and an eightpiece rock band- premiered at The Manchester International Festival, subsequently playing the prestigious Barbican Centre in London and touring the length of the UK in 2012. In 2014, The Ballad of Klook and Vinette was created. It was nominated for four Off-West End Awards and was reviewed as “superb… gripping… and something special” by the Daily Telegraph. Che has directed twenty nine stage productions, and has over forty professional acting credits across stage and screen. He currently lives in Los Angeles and teaches acting at the Stella Adler Acting Studio.
OMAR LYEFOOK (Composer and Lyricist) – The British soul pioneer - Omar learned his craft classically, playing the trumpet, piano, bass guitar and percussion. His album There’s Nothing Like This established Omar as a stand out artist with the title song hitting the charts, and so began a musical chain of events that has remained unabated. Soon after Omar signed to RCA notching up acres of critical acclaim. He worked alongside the legendary former Motown producers Leon Ware and Lamont Dozier creating his album For Pleasure. His newest album Love in Beats is Omar’s 8th studio album. Omar made weekly appearances on BBC Television in Javon Prince’s comedy show, and has toured the world. He has worked with and been admired by many artists including Erykah Badu, Estelle, Leon Ware, and Stevie Wonder. After studying at the Identity Drama School in 2009, Omar made his acting debut in Ché Walker’s musical, Been So Long. Soon after is when the collaboration began with Ché and Anoushka writing The Ballad of Klook and Vinette. CHRISTIAN MAGBY (Music Director) is excited to be working on his first show at ZACH Theatre! He's an actor and musician based in Atlanta and New York. Since he graduated from SCAD in 2016, he has performed with several companies in the Atlanta area like Alliance Theatre, Aurora Theatre, Theatrical Outfit, Horizon Theatre Company, Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company, Theater Emory and more. Also on the musical front, he served as the music production assistant to the executive music producers for the NBC/ Universal Film “Pitch Perfect 3.” He has composed and music directed projects with Horizon Theatre Company, Atlanta Lyric Theatre, SCAD, University of West Georgia, Georgia Gwinnett College, Youth Ensemble of Atlanta, Tri-Cities High School, Savannah Children's Theatre, and Salvation Army Kroc Center among a few others. In 2015, he composed the music for the original musical short-film comedy "The Boombox Saints," which was selected for the Seattle Film Festival. His newest musical Mother of God (selection of the Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival) is anticipating its premiere in 2020. To God be the glory. – christianmagby.com
ANOUSHKA LUCAS (Composer and Lyricist) is a singer, songwriter, composer and actress. Since graduating from Oxford University, where she read Russian and Italian, Anoushka has recorded two E.P.’s and performed extensively with her band across London and the UK. In 2013, Anoushka won the Love Supreme Competition on Jazz FM, opening their inaugural festival, and in 2017 Anoushka was invited to perform on BBC Introducing for Radio 2 by Jamie Cullum. Her debut album will be released later this year. Alongside her own music, Anoushka has composed the music for two original Che Walker musicals, as well as performing as an actor and a musician across stage and screen. 42
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The Ballad of Klook and Vinette Artistic Team CHRISTA OLIVER (Choreographer) – ZACH: Singin' in the Rain (Olga Mara/Ensemble), Mary Poppins (Dance Captain/Ensemble), A Christmas Carol (Choreographer), Sophisticated Ladies (Ensemble), The Who’s Tommy (Ensemble), Gospel at Colonus (Choreographer/Principal Praise Dancer), White Christmas (Ensemble) and Ragtime (Pas de Deux/Ensemble). NATIONAL TOUR: The Color Purple (Dance Captain/Ensemble). FILM: James Cameron’s AVATAR. TELEVISION: Jersey Couture. CONCERT DANCE: Lula Washington Dance Theatre, Donald Byrd, Christopher Huggins, Rafael Bonachela, Victor Quijada, Rennie Harris, Donald McKayle, and Willi Dorner. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: Christa moved to London at the age of 19 to further her education and dance training at Laban (Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance). She obtained her master’s in Dance Performance at the age of 21. She currently teaches in the Theatre and Dance Department at Texas State University.
wax prints in the Austin area…including fabric stores. She is excited and grateful to bring her vision to The Ballad of Klook and Vinette. RACHEL ATKINSON (Lighting Designer) – ZACH: Heisenberg, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Lady Day at Emerson Bar and Grill, Buyer and Cellar, Tortoise and Hare, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Rachel has designed recent productions for Salvage Vanguard Theatre, Mary Moody Northen Theatre, paper chairs, Alanté Flamenco, Glass Half Full Theatre, The Long Center for Performing Arts, GALE Theatre, and Theatre En Bloc. Rachel received an Austin Critics Table Award for the 2017–18 season and a 2018 B. Iden Payne award. She has her M.F.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. CRAIG BROCK (Sound Design) is ZACH’s resident sound designer, and has worked as a recording engineer and music producer since 1989. ZACH: Hedwig and the Angry Inch; Once; Disney's Beauty and the Beast; Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill; The Great Society; Priscilla, Queen of the Desert; Disney's Mary Poppins; One Man, Two Guvnors; Sophisticated Ladies; Mothers and Sons; All The Way; Peter and the Starcatcher; A Christmas Carol; The King and I; The Who’s Tommy; The Gospel at Colonus; A Christmas Story; Les Misérables; One Night with Janis Joplin; Ragtime; White Christmas; Xanadu; The Laramie Project; Next to Normal; RENT; The Drowsy Chaperone; and Porgy and Bess.
SCOTT GROH (Set and Properties Design) is ZACH Theatre’s Resident Properties Designer and created prop designs for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Once, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Sunday in the Park with George, A Christmas Carol; A Year with Frog and Toad; The Who’s Tommy; Pinocchio; The Gospel at Colonus; In the Next Room, or the vibrator play; A Christmas Story; This Wonderful Life; Les Misérables, and One Night with Janis Joplin. NATIONAL: Fiddler on the Roof, Blast!, All Shook Up, and Arthur Live!. REGIONAL: Colorado Shakespeare Festival, SeaSide Music Theatre, La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, and Porthouse Theatre. scottgrohdesign.com
DAVVI SOLOMON (Production Stage Manager) ZACH: Stage Management for Notes for the Field; Wake Up, Brother Bear; A Christmas Carol; Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; PPC Find Your Light 2018; Las Aventuras de Enoughie; PPC Spring Showcase 2017. Child Actor Coach: Mary Poppins; Pricilla Queen of the Desert; A Christmas Carol (2017 and 2016). REGIONAL: Child Actor Coach The Wizard of Oz at Zilker Theatre. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: B.F.A. in Theatre and Dance from University of Texas at Austin.
CARLA NICKERSON (Costume Designer) is known best for work on stage at ZACH and other regional theaters, Carla has also worked in costume design as an offshoot of fashion design and construction for the one-of-a-kind and small-run label, Griot Style. Previous work in costuming for theatre has included Spectrum Theatre Company’s Pretty Fire at Austin Playhouse, ProArts’ Black Nativity at Hyde Park and Children of Light Players’ Abraham. A more recent design and construction project was the album cover look for Melba Moore’s “Forever Moore” Album. With inspiration largely focused around West African textiles and influences. Carla vacillates between pride and awkwardness that she likely holds the largest collection of African 43
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The Ballad of Klook and Vinette Production Crew COSTUMES Draper .........................................................................................................................................................Wayne Fowks Wardrobe Crew ............................................................................................................................................ Jillian Tully Assistant Costume Shop Manager .....................................................................................Elizabeth Ensminger
SCENIC Carpenters.......................................................................... Christy Howell, Mike Hennessy, Chris Dominguez Scenic Artist .............................................................................................................................................. Roger Mason Overhire Carpenter ..................................................................................................................Reymundo Montoya
PROPERTIES Properties Carpenter ...........................................................................................................................Marshall Tosko Properties Artisan.................................................................................................................................. Darby Powers
AUDIO Lead Audio Engineer ............................................................................................................................Kellie Baldwin Assistant Audio Engineer ...............................................................................................................Jonathan Sikora Assistant Audio Engineer ..............................................................................................................................AJ Silvas
LIGHTING AND VIDEO Master Electrician ..................................................................................................................................Austin Brown Overhire Electrician ...................................Emily Holmead, Alison Lewis, Jonathan Sikora, Matt Shavers Eric Lara, Basil Brown
STAGE OPERATIONS Stage Crew Chief ................................................................................................................................ Richard Powers Stage Operations Assistant ................................................................................................................Woody Hutzel Stage Operations Overhire ...................................................................................................Reymundo Montoya
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Live, pre-show entertainment ❘ Drink specials ❘ Snacks The Topfer lobby bar offers a range of beverages, sweets, and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. The bar is open 90 minutes before, and one hour after showtime.
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WORLD PREMIERE BY ZACH
Written by Terrence McNally June 12–July 14, 2019 Four-time Tony Award® winner Terrence McNally explores the rich history of the Ballets Russes, Sergei Diaghilev’s itinerant Russian ballet company, in his newest play Fire and Air. Surrounded by great talents of art, design, and music, the tempestuous relationship between Diaghilev and dancer Vaslav Nijinsky revolutionizes dance forever.
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ZACH Leadership
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DAVE STEAKLEY (Producing Artistic Director) is now in his 28th season, and is dedicated to creating a theatre of, by and for Austin. Led by Dave’s vision, the creation of the Topfer Theatre came to fruition, opening in October 2012 with the acclaimed musical Ragtime. Dave is committed to a dialogue that is inclusive, because other voices and other perspectives enrich our lives, and help us to become more empathic and thoughtful people. He relishes the opportunity to engage our Central Texas region in a lively, meaningful dialogue to cultivate a greater sense of community for everyone who calls Austin home. Dave envisions ZACH as the meeting tent where our community gathers because it has investment, ownership, and representation in our creative work. With Dave as artistic leader, ZACH has produced multiple World Premieres by Anna Deavere Smith, Steven Dietz, Jaston Williams, Everett Quinton, John Walch, Allen Robertson, and The Flaming Idiots. ZACH served as the Central Texas hub of the nationwide 365 Plays/365 Days Festival by Suzan-Lori Parks. Dave created the first bilingual adaptation of Webber and Rice’s musical Jesucristo Superstar, and set The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess in Katrinaravaged New Orleans with a jazz/R&B reinvention, which received national acclaim from The New York Times. Dave has directed many ZACH productions, and some favorite experiences include: Once; Sunday in the Park with George; The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime; The Great Society; All the Way; Disney's Mary Poppins; Tribes; Mothers and Sons; The Who’s Tommy; The Gospel at Colonus; Next to Normal; August: Osage County; RENT; Metamorphoses; Caroline, or Change; The Clean House; Take Me Out; Crowns; OmniumGatherum; Jelly’s Last Jam; The America Play; Dreamgirls; Angels in America; and the first professional repertory production of The Laramie Project, and The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later. His regional directing credits include Actors Theatre of Louisville, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, New Stage Theatre, American Heartland Theatre, WaterTower Theatre, and Pittsburgh’s City Theatre. He is the playwright of ZACH’s A Christmas Carol, Rockin’ Christmas Party, and Keepin’ It Weird, featured on CBS Sunday Morning, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, and American Theatre. Dave has served as a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts, the Texas Commission on the Arts, Texas Medal of the Arts, and the National Alliance for Musical Theatre. The City of Austin Mayor declared, May 18, 2001 and October 22, 2011 as “Dave Steakley Day” on the occasion of his 10th and 20th ZACH Anniversaries. He is the recipient of the 2015 First Tee of Greater Austin Courtesy Award, the 2013 Human Rights Campaign Austin Visibility Award, 2010 Kick Ass Award, 2005 Austin Circle of Theaters’“Outstanding Contribution to Austin Theatre” Award, seven Austin Chronicle “Best of Austin Best Stage Director” awards, the 2000 Austin Under 40 Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Award. In 2009, he was crowned Austin Dancing with the Stars Champion, and he has a cameo in Richard Linklater’s 2012 film Bernie with Jack Black. 46
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ZACH Leadership
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ELISBETH CHALLENER (Managing Director) just completed her 10th year at ZACH Theatre as Managing Director, with responsibility for strategic planning, management, finances, marketing, and fundraising for the organization. Under Elisbeth’s leadership, ZACH successfully designed, built, and opened the new Topfer Theatre, which has won significant awards and widespread acclaim completing the largest capital campaign in ZACH’s history. In August 2014, ZACH celebrated the successful conclusion of the $23.5M campaign. Other accomplishments during her ten years at ZACH include the creation of a new multi-year strategic plan that is moving the organization into the next phase of its significant expansion, increasing revenue from single ticket sales by 157 percent and grown revenue from season ticket sales by 139 percent. At a time when many arts organizations in Austin and around the nation have been struggling, ZACH has grown its operating budget from $3 million to more than $10 million dollars and has operated “in the black” throughout Elisbeth’s tenure! Before moving to Austin, Elisbeth was Executive Director of Montalvo Arts Center in the San Francisco Bay Area. She led Montalvo’s growth from a small, communitybased organization into a major presenting venue and home to an internationally acclaimed Artists’ Residency Program. During nearly two decades at Montalvo, her other accomplishments included increasing ticket sales from less than $500,000 to more than $4 million, expanding the patron base from 6,000 to 80,000 and raising more than $20 million for capital projects. Earlier in her career, Elisbeth served as Administrative Director for the San Francisco Boys Chorus, Education/Outreach Director of the Fairmount Theatre of the Deaf and as department chair and faculty member of the performing arts department of The Purnell School in New Jersey. Elisbeth graduated from the Boston Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts in Drama and Musical Theatre. She attended the Harvard Business School Executive Education Program, The Center for Excellence in Nonprofit Management Leaders Institute in San Jose, California and served in leadership roles for the American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley, Saratoga Rotary Club, and the Arts Council of Silicon Valley. She has been honored by San Jose Magazine, the Austin Business Journal, and the State of California for her work in the arts. Elisbeth is the current President of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre in New York City, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the creation, development, production, and presentation of new and classic musicals. She has been a panelist for The Houston Arts Alliance, City of Austin, National Alliance for Musical Theatre, National Fund for New Musicals, and Theatre Communications Group. Elisbeth has always had a passion for the theatre and performed for many years in summer stock, dinner theatre, and semi-professional productions on the East Coast and in California. 47
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ZACH Staff Artistic and Production Staff Producing Artistic Director .................................................................................................... Dave Steakley Associate Artistic Director .........................................................................................................Abe Reybold Director of Production .......................................................................................................................Paul Flint Assistant Production Manager ............................................................................................Lesley Fairman Technical Director ................................................................................................................. Austin Manning Assistant Technical Director........................................................................................................Alex Nelson Shop Foreman ......................................................................................................................Iasha Doumanoff Lead Scenic Carpenter ........................................................................................................... Mike Hennessy Scenic Carpenter .................................................................................................................Chris Dominguez Scenic Carpenter ...................................................................................................................... Christy Howell Scenic Charge ................................................................................................................................. J. Aaron Bell Scenic Artist ...................................................................................................................................Roger Mason Production Coordinator ....................................................................................................... T. Scott Wooten Company Manager ........................................................................................................Gabriela De La Rosa Lighting Supervisor ........................................................................................................Johnathan de Leon Master Electrician ....................................................................................................................... Austin Brown Light Board Operator ............................................................................................................... Connor Meers Stage Operations Manager .......................................................................................................Taylor Novak Stage Crew Chief .....................................................................................................................Richard Powers Properties Stagehand .............................................................................................................. Woody Hutzel Audio Supervisor .............................................................................................................................Craig Brock Lead Audio Engineer .................................................................................................................Pete Martinez Audio Engineer ..............................................................................................................................Alex Cottam Properties Master .............................................................................................................................Scott Groh Properties Artisan.....................................................................................................................Marshall Tosko Costume Shop Manager ................................................................................................................ Blair Hurry Assistant Costume Shop Manager ......................................................................... Elizabeth Ensminger Wardrobe Supervisor ..............................................................................................Christina Montgomery Lead Dresser and Wig Assistant ..................................................................................................... Sally Hall Draper ............................................................................................................................................. Wayne Fowks General Management Managing Director ............................................................................................................ 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ZACH Staff Development Staff Chief Development Officer .................................................................................................... Charlie Frasier Associate Director of Development ..............................................................................Cathleen Berdan Institutional Giving Manager ....................................................................................... Margaret Gooding Individual Giving Manager ............................................................................................... Brittney Woolley Individual Giving Coordinator ...................................................................................................Ryan Griffin Development Events and Projects Coordinator...............................................................Liana Putrino Grant Writer ........................................................................................................................................Amy Nunn Development Intern ..............................................................................................................Charlotte Abate Education Staff Director of Education ........................................................................................................................Nat Miller Associate Director of Education ...................................................................................................Chad Dike Pre-Professional Manager ............................................................................... Jennifer Young Mahlstedt College Bound Conservatory and Outreach Manager...........................................Kate Shaw-Nappi Education and School Shows Coordinator ........................................................................ Shannon Fox ZACH North Performing Arts School Coordinator .....................................................Hannah Enright Marketing and Sales Staff Director of Marketing and Communications .....................................................................Drew Nebrig Senior Ticketing Services Manager ..........................................................................................Greg Garcia Senior Marketing Manager ...................................................................................................... Rick Sanchez Art Director ........................................................................................................................................ Rona Ebert Digital Media Manager ...................................................................................................... Joshua Cummins Public Relations ............Amy Simpson Layton, Nicole Shiro, Todd Hogan – Motley Crew Media Assistant Box Office Manager ........................................................................................................Ali Jaynes Lead Box Office Associate ...............................................................................................................Kim Stacy Group Sales Associate................................................................................................................ Alyson Mintz Box Office Associates ......................................................................................Kevin Wilson, Daniel Lonzo Priority Seating Manager ................................................................................................ Bette O’Callaghan Priority Seating Representatives ...............................................................Alyson Mintz, Jeff Gallagher Patron Services and Facilities Staff Director of Facility Operations and Patron Services ................................................. Amanda Adams Patron Services Manager ............................................................................................................. Kyle Sigrest Site Rentals Sales Manager ............................................................................................. Christina Barboza Site Rentals Production Manager ....................................................................................................Eric Lara Bar Manager ..................................................................................................................................... Chris Smith Assistant Bar Manager ........................................................................................................... Elliott Mayorga House Managers ............ Sarah Andrews, Dee Castillo, Harold Frisch, Kathy Garrett (Lead), Terri Housworth, Ernestina Martinez, Janie Paez, Julie Spruell, West Swihart (Lead) Bartenders...............................................Will Phillips, Ben Grimm, Nate Bortmas, Paloma Mayorga, Iggy Mwela, James Taylor, Carolina Norman Facilities Manager .......................................................................................................................... Jay Holland Facilities Assistant Manager ...........................................................................................................Juan Solis Facility Maintenance Lead......................................................................................................... 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2019–20 Season Jungalbook September 7–December 14, 2019 The Kleberg
A Night With Janis Joplin January 29–March 8, 2020 The Topfer
Adapted by Edward Mast Based on the Mowgli stories of Rudyard Kipling
Created, Written and originally Directed by Randy Johnson Original Choreography by Patricia Wilcox Starring Mary Bridget Davies
Adventure awaits in a jungle where danger lurks in every tree and only the brave dare enter! This energetic and creative version of the classic tale ignites imagination and propels the audience through a world ruled by the wild. When his parents are killed by Sherakhan, the young boy Mowgli is raised by wolves, under the protection of his friends Bagheera and Baloo. In this tale of loyalty and betrayal, Mowgli must find the courage to face this challenge and choose his fate under consequences of jungle law.
The legendary queen of rock-n-roll, Janis Joplin, explodes onto the stage in a concert experience that celebrates the Texas musical marvel, and shines a spotlight on the trailblazing female blues and soul vocalists who influenced her. A Night with Janis Joplin is packed with enduring hits like “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Mercedes Benz,” and “Summertime,” plus hit songs by icons Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Etta James, and more. It’s sure to take a little piece of your heart!
Dracula, Mina’s Quest April 3–May 12, 2019 The Topfer
Every Brilliant Thing February 5–March 29, 2020 The Whisenhunt
Written by Steven Dietz Adapted from the novel by Bram Stoker
By Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny Donahoe
Ice Cream. Water Fights. Things with Stripes.
Exquisite and provocative, Stephen Dietz’s new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula is a sensual fantasy with a surprising twist — a bold heroine who dares to defy the ruler of the night. Mina, the object of Dracula’s desire, is in charge and with steadfast courage sleuths to uncover the mystery. Seductive, romantic and empowering, this foray to the dark side is a juicy datenight, destined to become the hottest cult classic at ZACH.
A boy sets out to count his blessings one-by-one and list every single special, ordinary thing about living to lift his Mom’s spirit. The love list flourishes as he matures to adulthood, and when life deals a bitter blow, it proves valuable in ways he could never have predicted. Hilarious and uplifting, Every Brilliant Thing is an interactive, improvisational play about life, loss, and the lengths we’ll go to for the ones we love.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show January 18–April 26, 2020 The Kleberg
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch February 29–April 4, 2020 The Whisenhunt
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller Based on Eric Carle’s books
Book and Music by Allen Robertson Based on the book by Eileen Spinelli
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his menagerie of animal friends have arrived at ZACH! Little ones will go wide-eyed with excitement as they recite along to their favorite Eric Carle classics like Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, and The Very Lonely Firefly. Each story is brought to life by an array of faithfully recreated puppets that will enchant and engage both adults and children as they leap off the page and onto the stage.
From the Emmy Award-winning creator of The Biscuit Brothers and Tortoise and Hare comes a new musical based on the beloved children’s book. Mr. Hatch is a lonely man leading a ho-hum life, until one Valentine’s Day he receives a note that reads “Somebody loves you”... and everything changes. With a contemporary score and playful audience interaction, Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch is a funny, heartwarming story celebrating friendship, acceptance, and self-esteem that will delight all ages.
*All dates, titles and artists are subject to change without notice.
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Holiday Add-On Shows Roe April 8–May 3, 2020 The Topfer
A Christmas Carol November 20–December 29, 2019 The Topfer
Written by Lisa Loomer
At age 27, Austin attorney Sarah Weddington won the landmark 1973 case Roe v Wade that legalized abortion, making her the youngest person to ever successfully argue a case before the Supreme Court. A national debate ensued, and a divide in America endures over this controversial issue. What most people don’t know is that after the case, Ms. Weddington and Norma McCorvey, “Jane Roe” the plaintiff, took divergent life paths that reflect this complicated polarization in our culture. Poignant, surprising, and with unexpected humor, Roe illuminates the difficult choices women make and the passion each side has for its cause.
Reunion ‘85 May 27–June 28, 2020 The Topfer at ZACH
By Charles Dickens Conceived and adapted by Dave Steakley Directed by Dave Steakley Music Direction by Allen Robertson
Austin’s most rockin’ holiday tradition returns to make merry with new music and surprises to get the party started. ZACH’s inspired adaptation of the Dickens’ classic is a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres and eras. This family-friendly spectacular creates an infectious spirit that has everyone dancing in the aisles. Celebrate the season with the loving Cratchit family and three soulful ghosts as they take Ebenezer Scrooge on a joyride to rediscover his heart and love for human kindness.
The Santaland Diaries November 27–December 29, 2019 The Whisenhunt
Created by Susan Draus, David Larson, and Cody Jamison Strand in collaboration with Becca Anderson and Dan Marshall
We got the beat! It’s YOUR 1985 class reunion. Party back to when we were living in a material world of scrunchies, shoulder pads, and parachute pants. Reunion ‘85 is a totally immersive concert experience that starts when the Reunion Committee welcomes you with your name tag and new identity. Whether Pretty in Pink or Risky Business, Preppy or New Wave, discover who you were back in the day. Grab a funky cold medina, cut footloose to the live band rocking the 80’s hits, and party all night long with the class of 1985. It’s the time of your life!
The Sound of Music July 15–September 6, 2020 The Topfer
By David Sedaris Adapted by Joe Mantello Directed by Nat Miller Starring J. Robert “Jimmy” Moore
David Sedaris’ ever-irreverent and cynical Crumpet returns! The outlandish tale of a Macy’s elf merrily jingles to life in this holiday cult-classic. Crumpet sarcastically expounds on the talent it takes to juggle tinsel, tearful tots, and eccentric Santas at the most wonderful time of the year. With a pre-show cabaret on weeknights, and 75 minutes of rollicking (and not so politically-correct) fun, this laugh-‘til-you-spill-your-cocktail evening will delight adult elves who like it more naughty than nice!
Holiday Heroes December 7–14, 2019 The Topfer
Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp
Written and Directed by Shaun Wainwright Branigan and Jerome Schoolar
The hills are alive in this intimate, heartfelt re-imagining of the beloved musical classic! Maria’s sunny nature and passion for music brings joy and laughter back to the Von Trapp family, and melts the Captain’s cold heart. Your spirits will soar to the Tony, Grammy, and Oscar-winning score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Every Mountain,” and, of course, the title song. Love triumphs, and light wins over the darkest of times.
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Kids of all ages can’t get enough of this hilarious singalong. In this ZACH holiday tradition, Rufus and Ernie get caught up in their usual musical shenanigans and celebrate seasonal traditions from around the world. A joyous, toe-tapping good time, Holiday Heroes gives a glimpse of how other cultures share good tidings, including Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and more. With daytime performances, it’s the perfect way to make merry with the whole family.
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SUMMER 2019 – SHE'S BACK!
Written by Holland Taylor Directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein July 31–September 8, 2019 This extraordinary play, directed by original Broadway Director Benjamin Endsley Klein, (Associate Director of Broadway’s Carousel) is an intimate, no-holds-barred portrait of Ann Richards, the legendary late Governor of Texas. Written and originally performed by Emmy Award-winner Holland Taylor, ANN takes a look at the impassioned woman who enriched lives of followers, friends, and family.
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2018–19 Season Sponsors Season Underwriter
Season and Presenting Sponsors
Healthcare Sponsor
Summer Camp Presenting Sponsor
Leading and Supporting Production and Community Education Sponsors
The Brown Lupton Foundation
Marv and Joyce Kaiser Foundation
Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation
Georgia B. Lucas Grant Fund In-Kind Support
Government Funding
Media Sponsors
This project is supported in part by The Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
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ZACH Theatre Board of Trustees Executive Committee
Trustees
Tom Terkel, President FourT Realty
Larry Connelly, Trustee Eric Copper, Austin Portfolio Real Estate Aaron Day, Texas Land Title Association Revolution Spirits Distilling Company Amanda Ellis, Dalrymple, Shellhorse, Ellis, Diamond, LLP A. Robert Fischer, Jackson Lewis P.C. Jay Fox, Baylor Scott & White Health Donn Gauger, Falcon Insurance Agency Inc. Rebecca Glenn Gindele, Reilly Realtors Maria Groten, LOVE Cycling Studio John Guaragna, DLA Piper LLP Wendy Harvey, The Arbor Michael Heidler, Vinson & Elkins LLP Nestor Ho, Silicon Labs Kathy Hutto, Jackson Walker L.L.P Nathan Lang, BDO USA, LLP. Debbie Lowe, Moreland Properties Carmen Luevanos, Texas Gas Service Bruce McCann, The University of Texas Jon McElhaney, Wells Fargo Advisors Laura Merritt, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. Bettye Nowlin, Trustee Jim Pitts, Texas State House of Representatives, District 10 Annette Renaud, Trustee Joy H. Selak, PhD, Rodman & Associates Carolyn Seriff, Seriff Productions LLC Marc Seriff, Seriff Productions LLC Joah Spearman, Localeur Leslie Sweet, H-E-B Mary Herr Tally, Trustee Kathy Taylor, Trustee Bobbi Topfer, Trustee Leslie Ward, AT&T Brad Wiewel, Texas Trust Law Stacey Zoll, Charles Schwab
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Honorary Life Members Marla Bommarito-Crouch Alvin J. Golden Susan Longley Philip K. Maxwell Sue Maxwell Edmund L. Nichols Elota Patton
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Business and Community Partners ZACH Theatre would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Business and Community Partners who support our productions, education and community outreach programs and operations through cash and in-kind contributions. Sponsorship of ZACH Theatre provides an opportunity to align your business with one of our city’s most innovative arts organizations. As a business and community partner, you will not only receive first-class entertainment for your clients and employees, but also enhance your brand and reach new customers, gaining valuable recognition among audiences who are eager to support our sponsors.
$100,000+ City of Austin Cultural Arts Division The Moody Foundation $50,000-$99,999 H-E-B Tournament of Champions Holiday Inn Austin - Town Lake $25,000-$49,999 A&F Drum Co. AT&T Baylor Scott & White Health Dell Heritage Title Company KMFA National Endowment for the Arts Schlotzsky’s The Shubert Foundation The Society Diaries $15,000-$24,999 Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation Applied Materials Foundation Chevron Kirk Tuck Photography Marquee Event Group Silicon Labs SOL Marketing Texas Commission on the Arts VISA Wells Fargo Advisors
$10,000-$14,999 The Brown Lupton Foundation Dagar’s Catering/DNA Events David Kurio Designs Dollar General Literacy Foundation Georgia B. Lucas Grant Fund Gusto Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar Marv and Joyce Kaiser Foundation KLRU PBS Kids Kurant Events Mix 94.7 Pink Avocado Catering Rackspace USA Compression Partners, LLC The Vanilla Orchid $5,000-$9,999 3M Capital Chevrolet Castle Hill Fitness DLA Piper Frost Bank John R. Rogers Photography The Junior League of Austin LightEdge LOVE Cycling Studio Norton Rose Fulbright The Steam Team Texas Coffee Traders Topfer Family Foundation Vinson & Elkins, LLP Werd Productions
$2,500-$4,999 Clean Scapes Do512 Family Landers' Studio Rest of the World Agency Southwest Airlines Texas Gas Service ThunderCloud Subs $1,000-$2,499 Treaty Oak Distilling $1-$999 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Barton Springs Saloon Charles Quinn Photography RideAustin Rosco Labs
Special thanks to the following organizations who match the gifts of their employees: Ameriprise • Apple • Applied Materials • AT&T • Bank of America • Charles Schwab • Chevron Dell • ExxonMobil General Electric • Google • Home Depot • Hospira • Humana • IBM Michael and Susan Dell Foundation • Microsoft • National Instruments The Pew Charitable Trusts • Silicon Labs • Topfer Family Foundation • Visa
This list reflects contributions made from March 1, 2018 through March 1, 2019, from businesses, foundations and public agencies to support ZACH’s annual activities. Thank you again for your generous support. For more information on how your business or organization can get involved at ZACH, please contact Margaret Gooding, Institutional Giving Manager, at 512- 476-0594 x232 or mgooding-silverwood@zachtheatre.org.
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Individual Contributors ZACH Theatre thanks the following individuals and family foundations for their generous gifts to support the work on our stages and in the community. This list reflects individual contributions to our Annual Fund from April 1, 2018 to April 1, 2019. To join our family of supporters, please contact Brittney Woolley at 512-476-0594 x270, or email bwoolley@zachtheatre.org. The Great Scotts are a group of individuals and couples who substantially support ZACH Theatre with annual gifts of $1,500 or more. The enhanced financial commitment made by the Great Scotts enables ZACH to bring important culture opportunities to our Central Texas community, and in turn through year round social events and behind-the-scenes activities, the Great Scotts have a tremendous amount of fun! We deeply appreciate and thank our current Great Scotts and annual fund members.
Presenting Producer’s Circle ($25,000+) Anonymous*° Anna, Cindy, and John Greenwood° Carolyn and Marc Seriff*° Mort and Bobbi Topfer° Executive Producer’s Plus Circle ($15,000+) Will Coombes and Brian Luna° Eric and Maria Groten° Maxx Judd and Donn Gauger° Brian McCall° Pamela and Scott Reichardt Carl and Claire Stuart Executive Producer’s Circle ($10,000+) Bill and Pam Boyar Jeff and Marcy Carpenter* Bill Dickson* Mindy Ellmer and Charlie Geren° Kathleen and Harvey Guion Dan Jackson III and M. Jeremy Guiberteau° Michelle and Eric Natinsky*° Bettye and Bill Nowlin° Harriet O'Neill and Kerry Cammack° Jan and Gary Pickle° The Honorable James R. Pitts° Annette Renaud° Adam Schramek and Chari Kelly° Mary Herr Tally and Rusty Tally° Kathy and Randy Taylor° Tom and Colleen Terkel° Robert G. Welch Producer’s Circle ($7,500+) Carolyn Bartlett and Jesus Fraire Michael and Sarah Heidler John and Marcy Melanson Jessica and Greg Weaver* Director’s Circle ($6,000+) Larry Connelly Bill Dickey A. Robert Fischer and Kim Corcoran Dr. Gary and Karen Goldstein Lisa Hannusch and Lisa Richardson Richard Hartgrove and Gary Cooper Kelli and Eric Hodges Kathy Hutto and Allen Beinke Mike and Suzanne Kennedy Nathan Lang Joan and Jeffrey S. Lava Carolyn Lewis Debbie and Chris Lowe William Pratt Sam Slate Leslie and Reid Sweet Nelda Treviño
Leslie and Don Ward Julie Williams Kevin Witcher and Rick O’Donnell Designer’s Circle ($3,000+) Sergio Alcocer Dr. Brandi Andrade and Mr. Jimmy Fortuna Michelle Bourianoff and Juan Zalles Thomas Clark Gail Commagere Amber and Clint Compton Eric Copper Kristen and Aaron Day Lori Dennis and Karen Verser Kim Eckert and Gil Cantu Amanda Ellis Jay Fox Marilyn Gaddis, PhD Joshua and Rebecca Gindele Paula and Michael Grad Ashley and John Guaragna Mel and Brian Hamburg-Maas Justin and Wendy Harvey Brian Hencey and Chuck Ross Marisela and Freddie Herrera Catherine and George Hessler Nester Ho and Heather Bland-Ho J.K. Baxter Hunt, Lacy Hunt, and Holly Baxter Johanne Ibsen-Wolford and Steve Wolford Diane Ireson and Rowland Cook Suzanne and Keith Kaminsky Karen and Don Kirmis* Sandi and Bob Kolitz Susan and Craig Lubin Carmen Luevanos Terry Matthews Drs. Bruce and Nan McCann Linda McDonough Jon and Heather McElhaney Paul McGill* Laura Merritt and J.P. Kloninger Louis and Christine Messina Nancy and Roger Mitchell Kimberly and Tatum Moore Gail and Tommy Morgan Jennifer, Glenn, Waylon, and Wyatt Muniz Elizabeth and Reuel Nash Robert Nutt III Robin and Jeff Picard Fran and George Ramsey Jim Raup Tom and Glenda Rhyne Jim and Trish Roberts-Miller Joy and Dan Selak Cord and Annie Shiflet Mark and Rozanne Silverwood Charlotte A. Smith
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At Your Service Purchase Tickets
Online: zachtheatre.org Phone: 512-476-0541 x1 In person: 202 South Lamar, Austin, TX 78704 Monday-Saturday, 12 - 7 p.m. during performances (12 - 5 p.m. all other times) Sundays, 12 - 2:30 p.m. during performances
Group Sales Groups of 8 or more receive discounts and may place advance ticket orders based on availability. We can assist you in everything from planning your pre-show cocktail hour to arranging caterers for a post-show gathering in one of our beautiful spaces. For more information and to schedule groups, please contact Alyson Mintz, Group Sales Associate, at 512-476-0594 x245 or email groupsales@zachtheatre.org.
Latecomers and Seating At show time, all empty seats are released back to the house to seat those patrons on stand-by. If you are running late to your performance, phone the Box Office so that we are aware that you are on your way and can hold your seats. Any patron arriving after curtain will be seated at the discretion of House Management. Our ushers will show you to your seat, if it’s easily accessible. If the seat is not accessible, you will be shown to an available seat at a break. At intermission, you’re welcome to relocate to your ticketed seat location.
Special Needs A Box Office Associate will be pleased to assist you with any special seating needs when you purchase your tickets. We have wheelchair and limited mobility seating in all of our theatres, and provide accessible restrooms, entry doors, and walkways. To access the second-level Serra Skyline Lounge in the Topfer Theatre, you many use the elevator located in the lobby. Assisted listening devices are available at the Box Office free of charge. For more information about any of these services, please contact the Box Office at 512-476-0541.
Drinks and Dining ZACH’s bars and lounges open 90 minutes prior to show time. The Topfer lounge remains open post-show for an opportunity to meet and mingle with the cast. Preorder your drinks at the bar, and they will be waiting for you at intermission and postshow. Our bars accept all major credit cards, and you may run a tab during your visit. ZACH’s lounges and bars offer a selection of wines, cocktails, and craft beers. Our Kleberg and Topfer bars offer a wide range of liquor selections including our popular wells and single malt scotches. Gourmet appetizer plates and small bites are also available.
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