Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents
SEPT 28TH - OCT 22ND, 2023 WEST END CANOPY P I T T S B U R G H
MUSICAL THEATER
Cast NOTE DIRECTOR’S
I see you’ve decided to JOIN US! Welcome back to all our loyal returning Deadites! Welcome also to skeptical spouses, adventurous attendees, and all our first-timers! Evil Dead The Musical is back! Since closing its first sold-out run in the Gargaro Theater back in February of 2017, PMT has been constantly fielding the question: When is Evil Dead coming back? You keep asking so we keep answering, again, and again, and again! The biggest challenge in remounting Evil Dead The Musical is to keep the material fresh for actors and audience while still delivering the same groovy experience. I’m fortunate to be surrounded with the kind of talent on stage and on the production team who loves this crazy, campy piece and strives to find every new laugh, squeezes out a little more blood, belts out more face-melting vocals, and continues to create the world of Ash and those pesky Candarian Demons!
So whether you prefer a safe seat far from the legendary “splatter zone,” or beg for more blood to be sloshed on your bold, intentionally post Labor Day, dazzlingly white outfits, you are guaranteed a perfect night that toes the line between camp, slasher gore, and traditional musical theater. Well…let’s be honest, it often crosses the line with reckless abandon, smirking through the fourth wall every chance it gets! I couldn’t be happier to continue to bring Evil Dead The Musical to PMT.
And now... It’s time! “We’ve died twice THRICE before, now we’re back for more. You can’t kill the dead!”
Please enjoy!
Nick Mitchell Director, Evil Dead The Musical Pittsburgh Musical Theater
Cast PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION FOR OVER 30 YEARS, PMT has been an anchor in the musical theatre industry in the Pittsburgh region. Professional Productions feature local creative talent both on stage and in backstage roles. Truly unique and unmatched in the city, these productions also support PMT’s mission to provide mentorship and integrated opportunities with students of PMT Conservatory, creating a community of belonging and enhancing the vibrancy of our region. Patrons can enjoy Professional Productions in multiple performance venues including the historic Broadway style Byham Theater in the Cultural District, and PMT’s own Off-Broadway style Gargaro Theater in the West End.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, 2022 GARGARO THEATER PRO SHOW, PHOTO CREDIT: MATT POLK
ONCE, 2023 GARGARO THEATER PRO SHOW, PHOTO CREDIT: MATT POLK
Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents
BOOK & LYRICS BY:
GEORGE REINBLATT MUSIC BY: FRANK CIPOLLA, CHRISTOPHER BOND, MELISSA MORRIS, AND GEORGE REINBLATT MUSIC SUPERVISION: FRANK CIPOLLA
ADDITIONAL LYRICS BY: CHRISTOPHER BOND
ADDITIONAL MUSIC BY: ROB DALEMAN Music Director
Assistant Director Alex Manalo
Dr. Francesca Tortorello
Props Master
Scenic Designer
Sound Designer
Lighting Designer
Costume Designer
Makeup & Special FX Designer
Production Stage Manager
Fight Director
Technical Director
Associate Technical Director
Director Nick Mitchell
Choreographer Alex Manalo
Tucker Topel
Amber Kocher
Eve Bandi
Jonathan T. Sage
Christopher Patrick
Amy Ursiny
J. Alex Noble*
Gemma Williamson* Jonathan T. Sage
Kevin Kocher
Producer Colleen Doyno
SEPT 28TH - OCT 22ND, 2023 | WEST END CANOPY Evil Dead The Musical is produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois. www.dramaticpublishing.com
Cast MUSICAL SYNOPSIS Act I “Cabin in the Woods” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ash, Linda, Scott, Shelly, & Cheryl “Housewares Employee” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ash & Linda “It Won’t Let Us Leave” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl “Look Who’s Evil Now” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl & Shelly “What the F*ck Was That?” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ash & Scott “Join Us” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl, Moose, & House Spirits “Good Old Reliable Jake” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake, Annie, & Ed “Housewares Employee (Reprise)” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ash & Linda “I’m Not a Killer” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ash
Act II “I’m Not a Killer (Reprise)” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ash “Bit-Part Demon” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed “All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annie, Ash, & Jake “Ode to an Accidental Stabbing” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake & Annie “Do the Necronomicon” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demons “It’s Time” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ash & Company “We Will Never Die” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demons “Blew That Bitch Away” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Company
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Annie / Shelly
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Laura Barletta
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Callee Miles*
Linda
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Scott
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Brecken Newton Farrell*
Jake
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Ed
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Emily Palmer
J. Alex Noble*
Daniel Lawrence
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Damon Oliver Jr.
Gavin Carnahan, Julia Kreutzer, Hannah Taylor
Understudies Ash - Brecken Newton Farrell* Scott, Jake, Knowby, Ed - Gavin Carnahan Annie, Shelly, Cheryl - Hannah Taylor Linda - Julia Kreutzer
In tonight’s performance, the role usually performed by Brett Goodnack will be performed by Brecken Newton Farrell. The role usually performed by Brecken Newton Farrell will be performed by Gavin Carnahan.
* denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association
Cast WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST
Laura Barletta
Gavin Carnahan
Brecken Newton Farrell*
Brett Goodnack*
Julia Kreutzer
Daniel Lawrence
Callee Miles*
J. Alex Noble*
Damon Oliver Jr.
Emily Palmer
Hannah Taylor
* denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association
Cast WHO’S WHO Laura Barletta (Cheryl) is happy to his website GavinEarlCarnahan.com! be back on stage to reprise her role as Cheryl for the third time! Laura first appeared at PMT as Kate Monster in Avenue Q in 2018 and joined the cast of Evil Dead in 2019. She has had the pleasure of working with Pittsburgh companies such as Stage 62, Little Lake, Off the Wall, Throughline and MTAP. She is also part of the sketch comedy troupe, “The Harvey Wallbangers”. She most recently performed as Cindy Lou in The Marvelous Wonderettes (Stage 62). Credits also include: Janet Van De Graaf The Drowsy Chaperone (Stage 62); Cathy The Last 5 Years (Off the Wall); Olive... Putnam County Spelling Bee (Little Lake). Laura’s love of classic horror films and all things scary has been passed down to her 3 boys, Matthew (7); Anthony (5); and Louis (2). While they are begging to come and see the show, they will just have to settle for kid friendly haunted houses this Halloween. Laura would like to thank her husband Matt for holding down the fort while she is at rehearsal and performing. A big thank you to the cast and crew for making this show so incredibly fun and fresh each and every night!
Gavin Carnahan (Ensemble, U/S Scott, Jake, Kowby, Ed) is ecstatic to be back at his forever home PMT! Gavin’s other performances with PMT include Jesus Christ Superstar, Evil Dead the Musical (2022), and Jersey Boys. Other favorite roles include Dave Bukatinsky, The Full Monty (Suncoast Broadway Theatre); Zach, A Chorus Line (NCTF); and Claude Bukowski, HAIR (Glow Lyric Theatre). In his free time, Gavin enjoys bodybuilding, rapping / song writing, and streaming LoL! Follow IG @GavinCarnahan or visit
Brecken Newton Farrell* (Scott, U/S Ash) is very excited to be back with this groovy production. Brecken was most recently seen as Bob Gaudio in PMT’s production of Jersey Boys. Past credits with the company also include Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar for which he won the Broadway World (Pittsburgh) Award for Best Performer in a Musical. In addition to musical theater, Brecken is the lead singer guitarist for multiple rock bands. He would like to thank God, his parents Michelle and Glenn, his brother Dane, his girlfriend Shelby, family and friends for their unwavering support. Brecken dedicates his life’s work to his late grandparents, Elmer and Joanne Lauster, who loved nothing more than seeing him perform. Isaiah 40:31.
Brett Goodnack* (Ash) is thrilled to be performing with such a killer cast and crew for his Pittsburgh Musical Theater - and Evil Dead - return. He is a lifetime Pittsburgher (where he received his J.D. from Duquesne Law), and now resides in the Strip District. He was most recently seen as Shakespeare in Something Rotten! at Stage 62. Credits also include: George Bailey, It’s A Wonderful Life (Bricolage Production Company); Black Stache, Peter and The Starcatcher (Stage 62); Victor Frankenstein, Frankenstein (Bricolage); Bob Wallace, White Christmas (Palisade Playhouse). When not moonlighting as an actor, Brett is a local comedic improviser, writer and performer, and occasionally, a certified anti-money laundering specialist. Special shout out as always to Forest, the goodest little dog (even when he acts like a demon.)
Cast WHO’S WHO Julia Kreutzer (Ensemble, U/S Linda) Magdalene Jesus Christ Superstar (PMT), is grateful to be back with Evil Dead The Musical! A director / actor from Philadelphia, she proudly holds a BA from the University of Pittsburgh and now works as a Resident Artist at Pittsburgh Musical Theater. She’s been lucky to perform with PMT as a female swing for last year’s productions of Evil Dead and Once. Other favorite local credits include Morning Reckoning (Nadia / Assistant Director) at the New Hazlett Theater; Rapunzel (Assistant Director) for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust; A Man of No Importance (Swing) with Front Porch Theatricals; and Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife) and The Wolves (11) with Pitt Stages. All things for Mary Nowak.
Juliet An Improbable Fiction (PICT), Anne Lovely A Bold Stroke For a Wife (PICT), for which she won Pittsburgh’s Broadway World award for best actor in a play. Other favorite credits include Les Misérables (Eponine), Gypsy (Louise), Much Ado About Nothing (Beatrice). Most recently, she played Cleopatra in Antony & Cleopatra with Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks. Callee is also a passionate actor combatant with skills in all eight SAFD sanctioned weapons in addition to her training as a martial artist. Love and thanks to friends, family, squifs, and my sun and Skye. Philippians 4:13. callee-miles.com
grateful to be back performing with PMT after being a student here from the ages of 7-18. A proud 2020 graduate of Manhattan School of Music’s Inaugural Musical Theatre Class: Credits include Emcee in Cabaret, and Orgasmic Male Solo in Wild Party. TV/Film: Anything’s Possible (Amazon Prime), “American Rust Season 2” (Freevee) He is looking forward to writing more music. Find him on YouTube: Blue Daniel - 1985 / Thank you to PMT’s Executive Director Colleen Doyno, the cast/creative team of Evil Dead, and the rest of the PMT Family for welcoming me back! <3 :)
again! He originally served as fight/ stunt choreographer for the show but is excited to be joining the cast as Jake. Previous PMT credits include; Silly Girl in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Cecco in Disney’s Peter Pan, Grantaire in Les Miserables, Khashoggi in We Will Rock You, Chef Louis in Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Annas in Jesus Christ Superstar. An AEA member since 2012, he has appeared onstage with PCLO, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Quantum Theatre, PICT Classic Theatre, West Virginia Public Theater, and Pittsburgh Playwrights.
J. Alex Noble* (Jake) is excited to Daniel Lawrence (Ed) is excited and be working on Evil Dead The Musical
Callee Miles (Annie / Shelly) is Damon Oliver Jr. (Knowby) is elated to overjoyed to be back and bloody for her second run of Evil Dead! Off-Broadway/ NYC: Horatio Hamlet (Hamlet Isn’t Dead), Dyanne Million Dollar Quartet (The Argyle Theatre), Amanda David’s Play (NYFF), and performances at the world famous 54 Below. LA: Elmire Tartuffe (Ghost Players). Pittsburgh: Mary
be performing with Pittsburgh Musical Theater in their production of Evil Dead The Musical! They’ve had the pleasure of working with theater companies such as Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Viral Ventures, and Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. They were also a choreographer for Allegheny Traditional
Cast WHO’S WHO Academy’s production of Wizard of OZ. Their most recent performance was John Lewis in Heroes: A Boy From Troy (Pittsburgh CLO). Other credits include: Hook and Peter Peter Pan Cocktail Experience (Viral Ventures), Malik Order in The House (Playwrights Theatre Fest), Actor educator (Saltworks Theatre Co.).
Emily Palmer (Linda) is so excited to be back onstage with PMT in Evil Dead The Musical! Emily first appeared with PMT last season in Jersey Boys. Emily’s recent credits include: The Sweet Escapes (Hersheypark, RWS), Michelle / u/s Deloris, Sister Act (Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre), Bella, Scrooge No More (Busch Gardens Williamsburg), Mary Jane, Monster Stomp on Ripper Row (Busch Gardens Williamsburg)
Hannah Taylor (Ensemble, U/S Annie, Shelly, Cheryl) is incredibly honored and thrilled to be making her debut with PMT! She recently graduated from Seton Hill University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Some of her performing credits include performing as Ariel and as the Choreographer in Footloose! (Wexford Acting Studio), Nicola in Kinky Boots (Split Stage Productions), Choreographer and Disciple in Godspell (Wexford Acting Studio), Caroline Neville in Titanic (Split Stage Productions), and #00 in The Wolves (The Ryan Theatre). Some of her film credits include being a Featured Extra in The Deliverance (NETFLIX), The Princess in Tapestry (Markee Media Productions), and the Announcer in the Ohio Means Jobs! Commercial (Voyage Visuals). She has also dedicated her time to RWS Entertainment as a dancer and performer throughout the years. Hannah is grateful to be working with such a hardworking and talented cast
and crew. She would finally like to thank all of her family and friends for their endless support. Enjoy the show!
Colleen Doyno (Executive Director, Producer) has been with PMT since 1997. Ms. Doyno directed and choreographed countless shows for both the Professional and Conservatory theater companies. Several of these shows have been counted as the “Best of Pittsburgh” in the annual Pittsburgh Post-Gazette year in review; including the Conservatory Theater Company’s 2013 production of Miss Saigon, the first student show to be so honored. In 2013 Colleen’s achievements were recognized with the prestigious “Woman of Integrity” award and her commitment to mentoring young women into future leaders was honored when she was selected as a finalist for the 2013 “Athena” award. Ms. Doyno is a strong advocate for the development of the West End Community, which serves as PMT’s forever home. She has worked with Pittsburgh City Council, PA State and Allegheny County officials and the Mayor’s office to advance growth in the area. She has a deeply held belief in developing our children into healthy, self-assured, well-rounded individuals through the arts. This belief is at the heart of her educational philosophy and has guided the success of the conservatory under her direction. Colleen considers herself fiercely local and is dedicated to concentrating on the positive, found in each individual and each day that she faces. Many thanks to the never ending dedication of the PMT staff, the constant support of the PMT Board of Directors and the love of my amazing family.
Cast WHO’S WHO Nick Mitchell (Director) is thrilled A dedicated teacher and coach, she has to be directing this GROOVY musical theater comedy for Pittsburgh Musical Theater again! He has been an active director / performer in the Greater Pittsburgh Area since relocating from NYC ten years ago. In 2016, Nick was selected for a year-long Directing Observership with City Theatre where he assisted Tracy Brigden in directing the Pittsburgh premiere of Ironbound. Other directing highlights include: Bright Star (Front Porch Theatricals) Nunsense the Mega Musical (Pittsburgh Musical Theater), and the critically acclaimed productions of [title of show] (Company of Pittsburgh) and Assassins (Stage 62). Nick has worked for the past decade with the Pittsburgh CLO, initially with the Gallery of Heroes Tour, and more recently, as Assistant Director of CLO’s A Musical Christmas Carol. Favorite companies for whom he’s directed include Cup-AJo, 12 Peers, Heritage Players, South Park Theatre, and Americana Theatre in Plymouth, MA. Nick studied Musical Theater and Directing at Oklahoma City University. He is currently the resident director at Plum High School. Thanks to the whole PMT creative and executive team, and this fantastic cast!
Dr. Francesca Tortorello, D.M.A. (Music Director) is the Resident Music Director of PMT. Recent productions include Joseph..., HAIR, Disney’s Newsies, and The Sound of Music. She teaches multiple classes for the pre-college program in the PMT Conservatory. Dr. Tortorello is also an accomplished classical musician and performs with a variety of instrumentalists and singers. She frequently collaborates with members of the Pittsburgh Symphony.
maintained an active piano teaching studio for the past twenty years. Dr. Tortorello began piano lessons at the age of four in her hometown of Mount Kisco, NY. She holds a Bachelors degree in Piano Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music where she studied with Antonio Pompa-Baldi. She received a Masters degree and Professional Studies certificate in Collaborative Piano from CIM, studying with Virginia Weckstrom. She also earned a Doctorate in Collaborative Piano and Coaching at the University of Minnesota and studied with Timothy Lovelace. Francesca & her husband, Pittsburgh Symphony cellist Michael DeBruyn, have been performing as a professional duo since ‘04.
Amber Kocher (Props Master) hails from Pittsburgh, with her husband, Kevin and son, Brody. She is a graduate of Clarion University and is the Props Master, Set Dresser, Jack-of-all-Trades Resident Artist and theater mom at PMT. Favorite credits with PMT include Evil Dead The Musical, Disney’s Newsies, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Shrek, and more. Amber has been with the company since 2012, and is looking forward to many more seasons with PMT.
Alex
Manalo (Choreographer & Assistant Director) is excited to be working with PMT for the first time in this iconic show. Pittsburgh born and raised, Point Park Alum. She has worked with several theater companies around the city such as CLO, MTAP, City Theatre, Pittsburgh Public, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Hiawatha Project, Arcade Comedy Theater, RealTime Art, PGH Cultural Trust, Academy Theater, and Front Porch Theatricals. When not performing, she
Cast WHO’S WHO can be found giving tours of Pittsburgh on the Molly’s Trolleys or doing patient simulations for Pitt medical students. She also a member of the Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh. Catch her directorial debut this fall in City Theatre’s Young Playwright Festival and on stage in the winter at the same company’s production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. Hats off to the cast and crew for all of their hard work. Mabhuay! IG: @alexmanalo_
Kevin Kocher (Associate Technical Director) has set designed several shows at PMT including Sister Act, Jekyll and Hyde, We Will Rock You and Disney’s Newsies. He has also worked in various other technical positions at PMT and PMT Conservatory such as sound designs for Evil Dead The Musical (2019), Hunchback of Notre Dame (2019), and A Lyrical Christmas Carol (2019). Over the past several years Kevin has lead the Technical Theater & Design Program at PMT Conservatory, helping to educate students in technical theater design and application in full scale productions. Kevin attended Clarion University of PA and earned a B.S. in Education and studied theatrical design and direction.
(Berthe), and Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Gargoyle).
Eve Bandi (Lighting Designer) an alum of University of Pittsburgh (BA ’11) and University of Arizona (MFA ’16), has been designing and assisting for over ten years now. Select designs include The Mountaintop, Detroit ’67, Pipeline (Hattiloo Theatre, Memphis); Steel Magnolias, Appointment with Death (Gallery Players, Brooklyn); Silent Sky, The 39 Steps, Three Viewings (South Park Theatre, Pittsburgh); The Hysteria of Dr. Faustus, The Maids, Measure for Measure (Seeing Place Theatre, NYC); Sunsum is Spirit (New Hazlett Theatre, Pittsburgh); Evil Dead The Musical, ¡Viva Los Bastarditos! (No Name Players, Pittsburgh).
Christopher Patrick (Makeup & Wig Designer) has been designing shows for PMT since 2007, and it is such a joy to continue working with them. Christopher works in film television and theater in the Pittsburgh region and is a member of IATSE local 798. As usual with Evil Dead The Musical, we are glad that you could ‘Join Us!’ for a bloody good time.
Andonetta Chiarina Trageser (Andi) Amy Ursiny (Costume Designer) is an (Production Assistant) is a 2020 Musical Theater graduate of Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 as well as a PMT Conservatory Alumni. Andi spent 5 years as a student of the PMT Conservatory and has now returned to the PMT Family as an Associate Resident Artist as well as a Propel teaching Artist. Previous PMT credits include: Once (Production Assistant), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Production Assistant), A Lyrical Christmas Carol (Run Crew), Pippin
experienced Costume Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. During the college semesters she can be found at Carnegie Mellon University teaching freshman to 3rd year graduates alike. Several times a year she can be found running costume competitions across the east coast.
Cast WHO’S WHO Gemma
Williamson* (Production 62), Abduction The Musical (MTAP),
Stage Manager) is drop-dead thrilled to return to work on this legendary PMT production next to her favorite humanhusband-cat-dad-director Nick! She welcomes YOU to the PMT Experience in Pittsburgh’s West End! Favorite PMT credits include Once, Jersey Boys, Jesus Christ Superstar (winner of Broadway World Pittsburgh’s Best Lighting Design of a Play or Musical and Best Musical 2022), The Sound of Music, Les Miserables, Cinderella, Shrek, Sister Act, Annie, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and Miss Saigon. Gemma has spent fourteen years in the PMT Family as the Director of Production Operations and a member of the Actor’s Equity Association for PMT’s Professional Company and PMT Conservatory Productions. Gemma has been seen serving on the production teams at South Park Theatre, Robert Morris Colonial Theatre, Freedom Area High School, and Plum Borough High School. She can also be spotted slinging beer at Mike’s Beer Bar #meetmeatmikes. She would like to endlessly thank PMT’s Executive Team, the members of the American Federation of Musicians, and this GROOVY cast and creative team. As is tradition, she dedicates this show to fellow - Evil Dead The Musical discoverer - and amazing friend Kate! Keep up with Gemma by following @missgemmamitch
Tucker Topel (Scenic Designer) (He/ Him) is a Pittsburgh based scenic designer and teaching artist, after growing up in the southern Wisconsin area. He is an alum of Point Park University. Recent local design credits include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mercyhurst University), 9 to 5 (Stage
Meanwhile (CSA Program at The New Hazlett Theater), and HOARD (off the WALL). He also works with local schools including Moon Area HS, Seneca Valley HS, and CAPA Pittsburgh 6-12.
Jonathan T. Sage (Sound Designer & Technical Director) has been with PMT for more than ten years and is excited to be part of another production. A Michigan State University alumnus, additional credits include The Boarshead Professional Theater in Lansing, Michigan and The Ohio Light Opera in Wooster, Ohio. Jonathan would like to thank his family for all of their love and support.
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ACCOLADES OF GIVING Pittsburgh Musical Theater extends our gratitude to our generous individual donors, as well as foundation, corporate and government partners. Donors acknowledged here made a gift to Pittsburgh Musical Theater between September 1, 2022 and September 27, 2023. If your name is listed incorrectly or has been mistakenly omitted, please contact Allison Hannon, Director of Development, at (412) 539-0900 x236
Randy and Cathy Emanuelson Malinda Hallett Ken and Jane Gargaro Allegheny County Regional Giant Eagle Asset District Alicia and Michael Klein Ken and Colleen Doyno The Kuhn Family Heinz Endowments Rochelle Lilien Henry C. Frick Educational Fund of the Buhl Foundation Joseph and Rosemary Mendel The Schmidtetter Family Hillman Foundation The Jack Buncher Foundation BRAVO Jendoco Construction $500 - $999 Corporation PRODUCER’S CIRCLE $10,000 and Above
CHEERS $100 - $249
Anonymous (7) Michael J. Accetta Christopher Akin Maureen and Andrew Andoga Sandra Bails Mr. and Mrs. John Bechtol Emily L. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Greg Brooks Gloria Caceres Bruce Crocker PA Council on the Arts Jennifer and Michael Bails Michelle Farrell Peter C. Dozzi Family The Baun Family Lucas Fedele and Zanny Laird Foundation Sandra Blaser The Darke Family The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Kaitlyn Hendrickson The DeBruyn Tortorello Family The Pittsburgh Foundation Ken and Linda Krynski Greg and Julie Dodds PNC Charitable Trusts Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Joan Steven Doerfler Moff Jan Glick DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE The Students of PMT Karen and Brian Hannon $5,000 - $9,999 Conservatory Mary Grace Hannon Baird Melissa Wissel The Karashin Family City of Pittsburgh Unisound The Kocher Family Dollar Bank Mr. and Mrs. Cliff and STANDING OVATION Roseanne Levine $250 - $499 ACTOR’S CIRCLE Madeline Mamaux $2,500 - $4,999 Susan Monteverde Anonymous (1) Arsenal Cider House Gemma and Nick Mitchell Cheryl Begandy Boyd & Blair The Parsons Family Consol Cares Foundation Mike’s Beer Bar Dorothy and Nicholas Rescher Allison Hannon and William North Shore Tavern Howard M. Rieger Dodds Jakub Sprankle Family Joseph and Rhonda Popovich Marianne Downer Stephen L. Yoset Theresa Sage Ellen J. Doyno Barry Tague Vince Gargaro FOREVER FRIENDS CIRCLE Mary Carole Herbick The Toole Family $1,000 - $2,499 Rachel Viehman The Mueller Family Kevin Ziperstein Anonymous (1) The Padnos Family Larry and Rikki Berger Cara Shuckett Adam and Jenny Birch The Virtue Family
ACCOLADES OF GIVING Carol Sikov Gross Suzanne Grove Louisa Gilchrist Anonymous (3) Erin Guna Janice Bahary Aggie Hanczewski Frank E. Baker Carolyn Hare Charles Baily Kathleen Harper Jacqueline Balthaser Karla Hayden Matthew and Sarah Bernadini Dana Davis and Colleen Jason Bertschi Henning Enda Bishop Jude Hoffman Mark Bolding Marc Hudac Dr. and Mrs. L. Wayne Bossola Jeffrey Hutchinson Robert and Diana Bowden Mr. and Mrs. John D. Holmes Deborah Boyd David and Sue Jamison Lynn Brady Richard Jordan Elizabeth Brooks Elise Jones Julia Bubanovich Mary Ann Keller Sandra Carnahan William Cullen and Susan Kelly Richard Carter Tammy Kennedy Joseph and Shannon Christof Coleen Kensicki Chris and Sue Coburn David and Ann Marie Kern The Colopy Family Nina Khan Maryanne Curran Terri Kleis Steve Cuden Laura Kuller William Cullen and Susan Kelly Michael Laitinen Keith Cumpston Nancyann Letterio Scott and Laura Davidek Maria Lewis Ms. Lori Delale-O’Connor Tammy Lewis The Dohy Family Marcia Leuk Dana Dragotto Haley Lowe Joseph and Jessica DeMattis Suzanne Lynn Merrill and Theresa Druggs Jocelyn Malik Mr. and Mrs. Barry Dugan Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marston Carmen Ellington Cherie Maharam Leslie Evans The Mercier Family Mara Falk Mr. an Mrs. George Mesiarik Rebecca Farabaugh Shannon Meyers Marian Fedak Gina Milcoff James Fischerkeller Joseph P. Miknevich Marian and Joseph Gentile Penney Miller Mr. and Mrs. David Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. David Morehouse Louisa Gilchrist Marlena Mozes Edward Ging Tyson Sears and Roxann Mr. and Mrs. George Gregory MtJoy Deidre Gorga Karen Murphy APPLAUSE $25 - $99
Audrey Murrell Alice Otto-Sacherich Heather Ogg Norman Padnos Bhavik Patel MaryAnne Patrick Bob Petrini Peter Pesut Tamara Phillips Deborah Pollok David and Sharon Price Donna Rauen Julie Ray Vincent Russo Philip Safran Diane Samuels and Henry Reese Bonnie Ruff Kathleen Schlegel Diana M. Scott Dr. Gail J. Shumway Rick and Cathy Speicher Drs. Robert and Janet Squires Teddy Stewart JD Turco Paul Weber The Weisfield Family Lisa Williams Michael Woods Carol and Bryan Young Cynthia Zydel Thank you! We are so grateful for your support, which is critical to keeping PMT positioned as a cultural asset, community resource, and arts ambassador for the Pittsburgh community. Donations cover 35% of our operating costs annually, while each season Pittsburgh Musical Theater enriches the lives of over 35,000 art-lovers and families. Contact Allison Hannon at 412-539-0900 x236 or visit pittsburghmusicals.com/donate if you would like to join this list of generous supporters.
PRODUCTION Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colleen Doyno Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Mitchell Choreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Manalo Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Francesca Tortorello Production Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gemma Williamson* Scenic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tucker Topel Lighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eve Bandi Props Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Kocher Costume Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Ursiny Sound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan T. Sage Assistant Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Manalo Makeup & Special FX Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher Patrick Fight Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Alex Noble* Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan T. Sage Associate Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Kocher Scenic Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kelsey Jamison, Amber Shuman Production Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andi Trageser Production Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Polk Students of the Tom Savini Special Makeup FX Program: Kailynn Aragon, Caity Byers, Natalie Estok, Avery Ferrell, Michael Fitsmaurice, Sarah Overman, Kassy Sealy, Jayden Solovey Special Thanks: Larry Lozier Michael Kuhn Band: Keys / Conductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Francesca Tortorello Guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ken Karsh Drums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PJ Gatch
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Pittsburgh Musical Theater (PMT) is a non-profit arts education organization committed to youth development. We cultivate a diverse creative community and future leaders with transferable life skills through a uniquely-designed convergence of training, mentorships, and professional
performances. In a nurturing environment that promotes wellness, safety, and freedom of expression, our integrated opportunities for young artists and local professionals create quality productions for all audiences, foster a community of belonging, and enhance the vibrancy of our region.
PMT Board Officers: President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stephen L. Yoset Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Kuhn Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmen Ellington Treasurers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rochelle Lilien PMT Board of Directors: Larry Berger, Adam Birch, Malinda Hallett, Kaitlyn Hendrickson, Michael D. Klein, Maria Lewis, Joseph F. Mendel, Tyson Sears Ex Officio: State Representative Dan Deasy, Senator Wayne Fontana
Administration Operations Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colleen Doyno Director of Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison Hannon Director of Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Toole Marketing & Media Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lindsay Kalbfleisch Graphic Designer & Marketing Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brianna Booher
Production Director of Production Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gemma Mitchell Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan T. Sage Resident Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Francesca Tortorello Box Office & Audience Services Manager, Accessibility Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Kocher
Education PMT Conservatory Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quinn Patrick Shannon PMT Conservatory Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caroline Nicolian PMT Conservatory / Associate Technical Director, Health & Safety Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Kocher
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