Dreamgirls 2023

FEBRUARY 3-19, 2023

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Beneath the razzle-dazzle exterior of Dreamgirls (and believe us, it’s incredible) is a glimpse into the challenge artists face in practicing their craft. Even the super talented must navigate stress, sacrifice, and self-doubt nearly every step of the way. But … the beauty that can result from their struggle, both for an audience and for the artist themselves as they discover their unique voice, is quite simply indescribable. Truly, it’s the stuff of dreams.

Red Mountain Theatre strives to be a home for artists, and for the creative hopes of our community. What a privilege it is to stand in the presence of these remarkable journeys every day and to share the magnificent results with you. We hope you’ll take it all in, bask in the beauty before you, and leave inspired to tackle your own journey wherever it may lead.

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Special Thanks

Book & Lyrics

Tom Eyen

Music

Henry Krieger

Orchestrations

Harold Wheeler

Original Broadway Production Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett

Produced on Broadway by Michael Bennett, Robert Avian, Geffen Records and The Shubert Organization

Directed & Choreographed by Vasthy Mompoint

Music Director

Anthony Smith

Assistant Director

Christi Toyer

Lighting Design

Joe Doran

Costume Design

Kendra Weeks

Associate Choreographer

Bria Tyner

Scenic Design

Alan E. Schwanke

Wig, Hair & Makeup Design

Holly McClendon

Production Stage Manager

Sound Design

Patrick MacDonald

Props Design

Jessica Mathews

Assistant Stage Manager

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MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT I

I’m Looking for Something — The Stepp Sisters

Goin’ Downtown — Little Albert & The Tru-Tones

Takin’ the Long Way Home — Tiny Joe Dixon

Move (You’re Stepping on My Heart) — The Dreamettes

Fake Your Way To The Top — Jimmy Early, The Jimmy Early Band, The Dreamettes

Cadillac Car — Curtis, Jimmy, C.C., Marty & The Company

On The Road - Cadillac Car — The Company

In the Studio - Cadillac Car — The Company

Cadillac Car — Dave & The Sweethearts

Steppin’ To The Bad Side — Curtis, C.C., Jimmy, Wayne, The Dreamettes & The Company

Party, Party — The Company

I Want You Baby — Jimmy & the Dreamettes

Family — C.C., Curtis, Jimmy, Deena & Lorrell

Dream Girls — The Dreams

Press Conference — The Company

Only the Beginning — Curtis, Deena & Effie

Heavy — The Dreams

Heavy — The Dreams & Curtis

It’s All Over — Curtis, Effie, Deena, Lorrell, C.C., Michelle & Jimmy (And I’m Telling You) I’m Not Going — Effie

Love Love You Baby — The Dreams

15 MINUTE INTERMISSION

ACT II

Dreams Medley — Deena Jones & The Dreams and The Company

I Am Changing — Effie

One More Picture, Please — The Company

When I First Saw You — Curtis & Deena

Got to Be Good Times — The Five Tuxedos

Ain’t No Party — Jimmy & Lorrell

I Meant You No Harm — Jimmy

Quintette — Deena, Lorrell, C.C. & Michelle

The Rap — Jimmy, C.C., Marty, Curtis, Frank & Lorrell

I Miss You, Old Friend — Effie, Marty, C.C. & Les Style

One Night Only — Effie

One Night Only — Deena Jones & The Dreams and The Company

I’m Somebody — Deena Jones & The Dreams

Faith in Myself — Effie

Hard to Say Goodbye, My Love — Deena Jones & The Dreams

JEREMY JEFFERSON

(Curtis Taylor, Jr.) is a born native of Birmingham, and has been performing since he was only a small child. Singing was his first love, but it helped him discover so many other performing talents inside of him that he didn’t realize were there. He eventually begin performing in small church plays and school recitals. He made his first debut in the Birmingham theatre scene in 2008 in “A Glimpse of the 8th Wonder” and “It Takes Two Baby.” In 2012, Jeremy was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer, but by the grace of God he was healed and came back to the theatre and has since performed in many stage productions such as Jesus Christ Superstar (VST), Annie (Drake at VST), The Producers (VST), It Ain’t Nothin but the Blues (VST), Dracula (Harker at VST), Dreamgirls (Ensemble RMT), The Color Purple (Ensemble and Harpo understudy RMT), Alabama Story (Joshua RMT), Porgy and Bess (RMT as Robbins), Skeleton Crew (Dez) and Once on This Island (as Agwe).

TRACY

WINBORN (Effie

White) is an actress and singer native to Birmingham, Ala. She is best known for starring in the productions The Color Purple, Dreamgirls, Smokey Joe’s Café, and Holiday Spectacular. Tracy’s mother Lucy stressed the importance of a strong relationship with God and encouraged Tracy’s talent from a young age. Tracy believes singing and acting is what she was created to do. She will continue this ordained path as it is a two-way blessing, both for her and audiences all over the world.

JALEN KIRKMAN (C.C.

White) is ecstatic to be back performing at Red Mountain Theatre once again. Originally from Florence, Alabama, Jalen is a Sophomore at the University of Alabama at Birmingham pursuing his BFA in Musical Theatre. His most recent credits include: Broadway Bros Tour (Per-

former, UAB), A New Brain (Roger Delli-Bovi, UAB), Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Ensemble/Sebastian & Jean-Michael cover, RMT), Once on this Island (Ensemble/Agwe Understudy, RMT), Godspell (Jesus, UAB), and The Last Five Years (Jamie, The Ritz Theatre). You can catch Jalen next as the Baker in UAB’s production of Into the Woods. Jalen would like to thank his family and friends for their continued love and support. @Jalenkirkman

CAMERON S. WHITE

(James Thunder Early), a native of Birmingham, AL, is elated to return back to the RMT Stage. He first performed here in Birmingham on the theatrical scene at Summerfest Musical Theatre Co. (now RMT) in Smokey Joe’s Café. Since then, he has performed in several productions with several theatre companies and organizations in the Birmingham area and abroad. Cameron has also served as minister of music, worship leader, and as a musical consultant in church affiliations. Through his artistic career, he has performed with many renowned actors, gospel artists, R&B artists, and classical organizations, and been featured in commercials and voice-overs. In 2010, Cameron presented his one-man show “A Glimpse of the 8th Wonder” featuring the music of his cousin Stevie Wonder. He also wrote, directed, choreographed, and produced an original production “It Takes 2 Baby ~ One Song Two Voices.” As an award-winning performing artist & educator, Cameron consistently strives to give back and elevate the artistic community within our city. He would like to express sincere gratitude to his family, friends, & organizations Phi Mu Alpha Professional Music Fraternity Inc., and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. for supporting him through all of the trials and achievements.

HALO WHEELER (Lorell Robinson) made her Red Mountain Theatre debut in 2013 as “Young Celie” in the The Color Purple. Since then, she went on to major in

Music Business and Jazz Voice at the illustrious Howard University. While at the University, Halo started a nonprofit called “HARMONY,” introducing the power of music therapy to the DC school systems. Halo’s passion for the arts has fueled her to be a beacon of light to those around her. She thanks God for her friends and family for supporting her artistic path. Halo lives by the Eric Thomas quote, “if you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful,” She is excited to make her return to the Red Mountain Theatre stage.

CHELCY CUTWRIGHT

(Deena Jones) is an Atlanta based actor/teaching artist. Favorite Regional credits include: The Color Purple (Shug Avery), Vanity Fair (Amelia Sedley), The Secret Garden (Alice), The Bodyguard (Nikki Marron), Steel Magnolias (Truvy Jones), Winter Wonderettes (Missy), Kudzu the Musical (Jacque Allred), and Ace: The Eugene Bullard Story (Josephine Baker). Love to Mom and Grandma for their constant support. God is good! For updates follow Chelcy on Instagram @chelcycut.

MALENA WILLIAMS

(Michelle Morris/The Stepp Sisters) (she/her) is a native of Birmingham, AL and alumna from the University of Alabama, where she received her B.S. in Biology, with a minor in Theatre. Being that Dreamgirls is one of her dream shows, she could not think of a better one to make her RMT debut! She is so grateful to have the opportunity to perform. Some of her recent credits include: VST’s Beehive The 60s Musical (Self/Tina Turner), The Colored Museum (Dancer/Woman/Admonia), and Pipeline (Nya U/S) at the University of Alabama. She would like to thank her family and friends immensely for their unwavering love and support. Their belief in her means the world.

CHRIS CAMPBELL (Marty)

A graduate of A.H. Parker High School and The University of Alabama, Chris has been acting and singing since he was a young child. The entertainment industry has always been his passion. This past year has been a huge one for him. Represented by ECT Agency and Manikin Agency, Chris has had roles in TV shows and films set to premiere in 2023. You can catch him as a cast member and the show director of the Al’s on Seventh DREAMCAST every Friday and Saturday night. He says, “I’m so excited to reprise the role of Marty in Dreamgirls. I played this role with RMT in 2017 and I can’t wait to do it again in 2023! I want to thank my family and friends for all of their continued support over the years. I love you the most, bae!”

NATE BLAKLEY (Wayne/ Ensemble) (he/him) is a graduate of the University of Montevallo with a BFA in Musical Theatre. He is grateful to be returning to RMT post Covid-19. Nate also works as the Theatre Director at Paul W. Bryant High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Favorite roles include “Will” (American Idiot) “Angel” (Kinky Boots), and “Larry/Dance Captain” (Company). Nate sends all the glory to God for being able to share his gifts with the community.

JAMORRIS RIVERS

(Frank/Ensemble) is an instructor of choreography and dance history. He also teaches ballet, modern dance techniques, and Jazz at The University of Alabama. Rivers has performed professionally with regional ballet companies and internationally with Complexions Contemporary Ballet. The Alabama State Council on the Arts presented Rivers with the Alabama Artist Fellowship Award for his recent work The Purple Ones, a one-act feature along with Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room, performed by the Alabama Ballet. Most recently, Rivers served as Choreographer for Red Mountain Theatre

productions of Memphis, My Fair Lady, and The Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess. He earned his MFA at Hollins University.

KAMERON C. PORTER

(Ensemble/Little Albert/ Tuxedo/James Early Band) is beyond blessed to be a part of this amazing cast. This is his Red Mountain Theatre debut. Kameron’s love for theatre began early, performing in shows such as Hairspray and A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. He followed by performing in shows at Troy University such as Chicago, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Little Shop of Horrors. He then took his passion to New York where he performed and choreographed for dance companies. Kameron’s dream is to soon move back to New York City and become a Broadway choreographer.

TROY SERENA (Dave/ Ensemble/Film Executive)

(he/him) is so excited to be kicking off 2023 with RMT! Originally from Oneonta, AL, Troy is a senior BFA Musical Theatre Student at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Previous credits include: The SpongeBob Musical, A New Brain, Godspell, The Secret Garden, BROADWAY BROS! Tour (UAB), Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Red Mountain Theatre), and 9 to 5: The Musical (Virginia Samford Theatre). He is so thankful to be a part of this cast, and would not want to spend his last semester of college any other way. Blaze on, baby! Instagram: @troyallenserena www.troyserena.com

SHANNON DIONNE

(Ensemble) is so excited to be back at Red Mountain Theatre for another production! She is back living in NYC after a brief time away, and she is so excited and happy! Some of her favorite credits include: Hair! (Dionne), Marvelous Wonderettes (Betty

Jean), Rent (Joanne Johnson), and Ragtime (Sarah). All my love to my incredibly supportive family and special shout out to my TOOT!

Instagram: @shannondionne

HANNAH MOSS

(Ensemble/Sweetheart)

is so beyond excited to be making her RMT Mainstage debut in Dreamgirls! She is from Pasadena, California and is currently a Sophomore at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, working to receive her BFA in Musical Theatre. Some of her most recent credits include Loving Shakespeare Tour (Performer, UAB), Spongebob Squarepants the Musical (Ensemble, UAB), and Significant Other (Kiki, UAB). Hannah would like to thank her friends and family for all their continued love and support.

MADELEINE KATE ERWIN

(Ensemble/Sweetheart)

(she/her) is a performer from Houston, TX. She is currently a junior at UAB majoring in Musical Theatre. This is Madeleine’s first show at Red Mountain Theatre and she is so excited to be a part of this wonderful production. Other credits include Nancy/Waitress in A New Brain, Perch Perkins in Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical, and Friar Francis in Much Ado About Nothing. Instagram @madeleinekateerwin

LILY FAITH CAMERON

(Ensemble/Edna Burke)

is ecstatic to be a part of this production! She is a senior at Shades Valley High school in the Jefferson County Academy of Theatre and Dance. She plans on double majoring in clinical psychology and performing arts. She has performed in Once on This Island and The Calling: The Story of UW Clemon, both at Red Mountain Theatre. She has also performed in Raisin in the Sun, Wolves, and Wedding Singer. In her free time Lily enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

THEO EDWARDS-BUTLER

(Ensemble/Les Style/The Stepp Sisters) is a singer, actor and entrepreneur from Louisville, KY. She moved to Birmingham to earn her BFA in musical theatre from Samford University, where she graduated in 2020. She has done numerous productions with Red Mountain Theatre (The Alabama Story, The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess); Birmingham Children’s Theatre (Dot and Ziggy, The Emperor’s New Clothes and upcoming Miss Fancy Elephant Queen of the Zoo); and Weathervane Theatre (The Little Mermaid, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Our Town). During the pandemic, Theo created The Modern Green Book, a marketing agency, publication, and foundation dedicated to celebrating and uplifting Black Owned Brands. She does this now full time and is very proud of her work in the community along with being a Resident Artist with The Birmingham Childrens Theatre! She is so excited to be bringing this show to life with this amazing cast and creative team and would like to thank her family and friends for their support along the way. You can follow her on IG @theoeliza or visit www. moderngreenbook.net

TEMPERANCE JONES

(Ensemble/Joanne/Les Style) Although she is making her Red Mountain Theatre debut, Temperance Jones is from Birmingham, Alabama. At an early age, Temperance learned to appreciate fine arts from her mother, an artist and arts educator. This foundation shaped Temperance as a singer, actor, educator, and cultural contributor, and continues to influence her ethos as an artist today. Temperance received her Bachelor of Arts in Music from Belhaven University in Jackson, MS. She has showcased her talent as a performer locally (Birmingham Children’s Theatre, Birmingham Music Club & Opera Birmingham), nationally (Opera Mississippi, Virginia Repertory

Theatre, Bright Star Touring Theatre, RWS Entertainment Group, Prather Productions...), and internationally (International Performing Arts Institute in Kiefersfelden & Hamburg, Germany). From a mother’s inspiration to performing internationally, Temperance honors the legacies that came before her, and looks forward to the contributions she still has yet to make!

TERRANCE CAMPBELL

(Ensemble/Jerry/Tiny

Joe Dixon) is super excited to be back on the Red Mountain Stage with this amazing cast of Dreamgirls. Terrance is a graduate from The University of Alabama Birmingham where he received his B.A in Theatre Performance and B.S in Biology. His recent performances include Twelfth Night, Shakespeare in Love, Luckiest People, and It’s a Wonderful Life with the Orlando Shakespeare Theater; The Wiz, Dreamgirls, Once On This Island and Kinky Boots with Red Mountain Theatre; Freedom Riders, A New Musical in the New York Musical Theatre Festival; Th’ Burning in the New York Fringe Festival; and many more. He would like to first give Honor to God and his family for all the love and support.

DARIUS MARSHALL

(Ensemble/Asst.

Choreographer) is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. He received his BFA in Dance from Alabama State University. Darius has been fortunate to work with Red Mountain Theatre performing in shows such as Mamma Mia, Beauty and the Beast, Memphis, Kinky Boots, and his favorite, The Color Purple. He is grateful for all of his family and friends for their continuous support.

MICHAEL WILLIAMS

(Ensemble/Little Albert)

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last seen on the RMT stage in Once On This Island. Some favorite past credits include Sister Act, Memphis, The Color Purple, and Cabaret Thank you to this amazing cast/company, and very special thanks to my family for constant support.

CHRISTOPHER WATTS (Swing) (he/him/his) is a Junior BFA Theatre

Major (Creative Media and Film Minor) with a concentration in Acting from Birmingham, AL. This is his first production with RMT. Previous credits include: Dominique Morisseau’s Blood at the Root (De’Andre), George C. Wolfe’s The Colored Museum (Guy, Waiter, Narrator, Flo’rance), and Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun (Joseph Asagai). Chris would like to thank the amazing cast and crew of Dreamgirls for giving him this amazing opportunity!

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MUSICIANS

Anthony Smith, Music Director/Conductor/Piano

Sallie Vines White, Reed 1

Desmond Sykes, Reed 2

Rob Alley, Trumpet 1

Jacob Walker, Trumpet 2

Casey Thomas, Trombone

Carlos Pino, Guitars

Taylor Propp, Bass

Joe Cooley, Drums

At select performances:

Michael Saddekni, Reeds

Jim Zingara, Trumpet

Abe Becker, Bass

Tim Carroll, Bass

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PRODUCTION CREW ADMINISTRATION

Darius Marshall, Assistant Choreographer

Delainy Earle, Charge Artist

Scenic Carpenters

Mathias Dupree

Emma Mansour, Devin Cartwell

Amy Ethington, Deck Chief

Stage Crew

Claire Lowe

Travis Settoon

Megan Pecot, Wardrobe Supervisor

Anna Medders, Dresser

Naomi McClendon, Wig & Hair/Makeup Assistant

Lew Williams, Lighting Board Operator

Patrick MacDonald, Sound Engineer (A1)

Caylin Cobb, Sound (A2)

Anna Angeles, Sound (A3)

The Production Crew would like to thank Forstall Art Gallery for their paint and color help.

Keith Cromwell, Executive Director

Jennifer Jaquess, Managing Director

Alicia Ackley, Development Specialist

Kim Bourn, Chief Financial Officer

Daley Browning, Lead Teaching Artist

John Dorsett, Facilities Director

Myra Fabian, Bookkeeper

Bradford H. Forehand, Abroms Youth Performance Director

Drew Francis, Director of Operations

Mary Haynes Furman, Development Manager

Alie B. Gorrie, Community Engagement Mgr.

Terri Osborne, Marketing Manager

Dakota Patrick, Patron Experience Manager

Tori Penton, Box Office Manager

Lindsey Setzer, Director of Development

Anastas Varinos, Academy Manager

PRODUCTION STAFF

Roy Lightner, Singh Artistic Director

Phil Richardson, Director of Production

Anthony Smith, Supervisor of Music & Sound

Katie Holmes, Resident Musical Director

Tawny Stephens, Company Manager

David Cook, Technical Director

Dustin Green, Lead Carpenter

Danny Brown, Scenic Carpenter

Tanier Dutton, Scenic Carpenter

Jessica Mathews, Props Supervisor

Kendra Weeks, Costume Director

Heather Hood, Wardrobe Supervisor

Olivia Bowles, Costume Assistant

Brian Haven, Resident Stage Manager

Laura Hicks, Resident Stage Manager

Patrick MacDonald, Resident Sound Designer/Engineer

Caylin Cobb, Sound Technician

Lew Williams, Lead Electrician

RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE is a Tony Awardwinning nonprofit organization committed to enriching the cultural landscape of Birmingham and beyond through unique, high-quality professional theatre and performing arts education. Established in 1979 as Summerfest, RMT has grown to become the preeminent year-round professional musical theatre organization in Alabama. In tandem with our professional productions that engage more than local and national artists, RMT conducts one of the most highly-regarded Arts Education Programs in the South, reaching 17,000 students each year. RMT is not only developing the musical theatre skills of young artists, but building our city’s future leaders.

TOM EYEN (Book & Lyrics) was an American playwright, lyricist, television writer and director. He received a Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Dreamgirls in 1981. Eyen is best known for works at opposite ends of the theatrical spectrum. Mainstream theatergoers became acquainted with him in 1981, when he partnered with composer Henry Krieger and director Michael Bennett to write the book and lyrics for the hit Broadway musical Dreamgirls. Eyen’s career started, however, with experimental theatre that he wrote and directed Off-Off Broadway in the 1960s. This led to his Off-Broadway success with The Dirtiest Show in Town (1970), a musical revue, and Women Behind Bars (1975), a camp parody of women’s prison exploitation films. Eyen died of AIDS-related complications in Palm Beach, Florida at the age of fifty.

HENRY KRIEGER (Music) began composing for Off-Off-Broadway in his twenties. Soon, collaborations with Tom Eyen and Broadway director/producer/choreographer Michael Bennett led to a workshop of what was originally entitled Big Dreams. After numerous rewrites, and an out-of-town tryout in Boston, Dreamgirls came to Broadway in 1981 and was nominated for thirteen Tony Awards (including Best Score), winning six. One song, “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” became a top hit, and others became popular as well. Twenty-five years later, the film version of Dreamgirls, directed by Bill Condon and starring Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx and Beyonce, was released and the soundtrack became a number-one album. Mr. Krieger also composed

the scores to The Tap Dance Kid (1983-85), and the acclaimed Side Show (1997-98), written with Bill Russell and directed and choreographed by Robert Longbottom. He has been nominated for both Oscar and Tony Awards, and won Grammys for his work.

VASTHY MOMPOINT (Director, Choreographer) is excited to return to her hometown to make her directorial debut in Dreamgirls! Choreography: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (Roku), Cursed Friends (Comedy Central,) The Prom Movie (Netflix), Miracle Workers (TBS), Anything Goes (Breunu University). Broadway: Good Vibrations, Hot Feet, Mary Poppins, Ghost, Soul Doctor, Rocky the Musical, SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical, and The Prom. Film/TV: High School Musical the Series (Krystal), Nora from Queens (Lehana), NCIS LA (Janique), The Bold and the Beautiful (Dr. Ricks), Baby Shark’s Big Show (Briny the Whale), The Winx Club (Layla) Vasthy runs and owns a children’s entertainment company: Vasthy & Friends. In 2022, she released her debut children’s music album, “Sing, Dance, Play” which can be heard on all music streaming platforms. Vasthy is currently on a writing scholarship with Saturday Night Live and The Upright Citizen Brigade and has written and performed in the CBS Sketch Comedy Showcase.

CHRISTI TOYER (Assistant Director) is no stranger to the Red Mountain Theatre stage! Her most recent production was Memorial, where she starred in and directed the staged reading. She has also appeared in High School Musical, Dreamgirls, Hairspray, and The Odd Couple, The Female Version, just to name a few. Christi has also been a long-time acting coach for RMT. She is super excited to serve in the role of Assistant Director for Dreamgirls! Christi has performed in this show twice with RMT and once with The Black Rep in St. Louis, MO. She would like to dedicate her contribution to this show to her daughter, India-Rayne Toyer. “Never stop dreaming, it’s your birthright as a child of God! I love you Bunny!”

BRIA J. TYNER (Associate

Choreographer/Swing) is a movement artist, choreographer and researcher from Fairfield, AL. She earned her BA in Dance from The University of Alabama where she is currently a third year

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MFA in dance candidate. She is a former company member of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and recipient of the Alabama Repertory Dance Theater Award and Lenny Williams Choreography Award. As an advocate for outreach, her work has been commissioned in public schools and studios in Colorado and Alabama. Her choreography has been featured in productions of Once on this Island, Little Shop of Horrors, and Pipeline. Her research examines the historical context of southern university dance programs, in aims of eliminating racial marginalization and imposter phenomenon in Black women in the field of dance.

ANTHONY SMITH (Music Director/ Electronic Music Design) Prior to his position at Red Mountain Theatre, Anthony was Music Supervisor at Virginia Repertory Theatre in Richmond, Virginia. Formally educated in flute, piano, vocal, and percussion performance, Anthony has won several national competitions, and has had the privilege of studying with and participating in masterclasses led by some of the top artists in the world. In addition to his work with the Education Department at Red Mountain Theatre, Anthony has extensive experience in higher education, having provided musical direction and taught courses in auditioning, musicianship, and vocal technique at Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Richmond, and William and Mary. anthonysmithmusic.com

JOE DORAN (Lighting Design) Broadway (Asst. LD): Summer, The Donna Summer Musical, Prince of Broadway; Doctor Zhivago, Magic/Bird; National Tours: Hamilton, Joseph... Dreamcoat, Anything Goes, West Side Story, Flashdance the Musical, In the Heights. Off Broadway: H4 and Shakespeare’s Slave. NYC Dance: Sean Curran Company, Armitage Gone! Dance, Stephen Petronio Company, Shen Wei Dance Arts, and Martha Graham Dance Company, among others. Regional Credits: Virginia Repertory Theatre, Bristol Riverside Theatre, The Fulton Theatre, Alpine Theatre Project, The Richmond Ballet, The Atlanta Ballet, and Swift Creek Mill Theatre. Graduate of NC School of the Arts and member of USA Local 829. www.joedorandesign.com

ALAN E. SCHWANKE (Scenic Designer) earned his MFA in Scenic Design from Northwestern University and his BFA in Theater Design & Technology from The University of Central Oklahoma. He’s been a Freelance Scenic Designer for Theater, Opera, and Performance across the country and internationally for over a decade. Select Design Credits: Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare; Asolo Rep, Portland Center Stage; The Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Internationally, Alan has served as Conceptual Designer for multiple Live-Action Theme Park Productions (Beijing, China) and has been a Set Designer for two upcoming movies. Associate Designer for Todd Rosenthal Credits: 2nd Stage Theater, Playwrights Horizons, and The Manhattan Theater Club OffBroadway; The Royal National Theater of Great Britain internationally, The Goodman , The Alliance, Arena Stage, The Guthrie, Mark Taper Forum. Currently, he is the Assistant Professor of Scenic Design at the University of Alabama Birmingham

JESSICA MATHEWS (Props Design), a Birmingham native and UAB graduate, is so excited to be working with RMT. She has worked for several theme parks including Busch Gardens and Universal as well as local companies like Alabama Ballet. She has also worked in the live event industry for several years before coming to Red Mountain Theatre. She is excited to be back in her home of the theatre and loves bringing magic to the stage with every production!

KENDRA WEEKS (Costume Designer) is a native of Birmingham and has been the Costume Director for Red Mountain Theatre since June 2022. She received her BA in Theatre from UAB and MFA in Costume Design and Technology at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Her favorite productions have been The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Metamorphoses

HOLLY MCCLENDON (Wig & Hair/Makeup Designer) is Red Mountain Theatre’s Wig Master. She designs the hair, makeup, and wigs. Originally from California, she went to school in Los Angeles for Hair & Makeup Artistry and worked there in film, editorial, and runway. She moved to Alabama and was introduced to theatre with RMT in 2016. Her favorite RMT shows she’s designed for are Beauty and the Beast and My Fair Lady , as well

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as Tosca and Romeo and Juliet with Opera Birmingham. When not doing makeup or making wigs, she enjoys sewing, traveling, and chasing waterfalls.

PATRICK MACDONALD (Sound Designer/ Engineer) has worked regionally as a Sound Designer, Engineer & Technician in Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio, New York, North Carolina, Illinois, and Arizona. He graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and a minor in Performing Arts Administration. Patrick has worked professionally as a Sound Designer/Engineer, House Manager, Event Coordinator, Master Electrician, and Projection Designer. His favorite design credits include: Memphis, A Comedy of Manors, Home, Everything in its Place: The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers, and The Hatmaker’s Wife

BRIAN HAVEN (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be a part of the RMT team! He received his BS in Educational Counseling from Birmingham-Southern College

and his MFA in Stage Management from Wayne State University. Originally from Montgomery, Brian is passionate about collaborating with others to create and share compelling theatre experiences. He has previously worked with several arts organizations and non-profits. Favorite productions include Newsies, Clybourne Park, Memphis, and Next to Normal

TYLER STIDHAM (Assistant Stage Manager) (he/him) is a Birmingham native and University of Alabama at Birmingham Alumn. He is so excited to return to Red Mountain Theatre. During the day, he works as a resident artist for Birmingham Children’s Theatre. Some of his past technical credits include Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Red Mountain Theatre), The Sound of Music, Beehive, Company, The Glass Menagerie (Virginia Samford Theatre), Ruff!, Zombie Thoughts, The Little Engine, A Christmas Carol, and A Wrinkle in Time (Birmingham Children’s Theatre).

Better Together

At Bradley, one of our core values is to support the charitable, educational, and civic organizations that serve the communities in which we live and work. Our attorneys apply not only their minds to every matter, but also their hearts.

Bradley is proud to sponsor Red Mountain Theatre and its production of Dream Girls

Helping to support the dreams of the next generation.

WILL DONALDSON & STEVE HOLMES

JASON ROBERT BROWN

DENISE & WILLIAM DOW

Corporate & Foundation Sponsors

As of January 12, 2023

RMT’s transformational work would not be possible without the philanthropic commitment of corporations and foundations in our community and beyond. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity. Please support those who support us.

Presidents Circle

Alabama Power Foundation

Alabama State Council on the Arts

Altec/Styslinger Foundation

Brasfield & Gorrie

The City of Birmingham

Hearst Foundation

Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

The PNC Foundation

Protective Life Regions Bank

Robert R. Meyer Foundation

Producers Circle

Alabama Power

Bank of America Foundation/

Merrill Lynch

BAM! Books-A-Million

Daniel Foundation

Gloria Narramore Moody Foundation

Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation

Jefferson County

Community Service Fund

Jemison Investment Co., Inc.

Vulcan Materials Company

Wells Fargo Foundation

Directors Circle

Avadian Credit Union

Birmingham Coca-Cola

Bottling Company

Bruno Rumore Foundation

Carolyn King Legacy Trust

Charles & Estelle Campbell Foundation

Gratitude Foundation

Hill Crest Foundation

The Huisking Foundation

Joseph S. Bruno Charitable Foundation

National Endowment for the Arts

Quixote Productions

The Shubert Foundation

Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust

The Stewart/Perry Company

Founders Circle

Bradley

Encompass Health Corporation

Independent Presbyterian Church Foundation

James P. Raymond, Jr. Foundation

Jefferson County Commission

MedHelp

South Arts

United-Johnson Brothers

Proscenium Circle

Dance-N-Things

Daniel Realty

LIVE Design Group

Mouron Family Foundation

Support the Arts License Tag Fund

Ensemble

Logista Solutions

The Comer Foundation

Publix Super Markets Charities

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive committee members

Lajuana Bradford, President

Janet Kavinoky, President-Elect

Alan Register, Past President

Kelly Allison, VP of Education

Pam Cook, VP of Marketing

William Dow, VP of Finance

Shannon Holt, DCS President

Anne Marie Seibel, VP of Legal

Susan Stabler, VP/Secretary

Valerie Thomas, VP of Strategic Planning

board members

Jeffrey Bayer

Gary Bishop

Richard Busby

David Callaghan

Steve Callaway

Mark Castle

Michelle Clemon

Christopher Daniel

Karen Dykes

Glenn Goedecke

Monica Graveline

Phyllis Hall

John Harbert

Rosa Hooper

Angela Jarrett

Alesia Jones

Scott Kappler

Lynn LaRussa

Lifetime Board members

Betsy Faucette

Aubrey Garrison

Ginger Milam

Bill Mooney*

Robert Raiford

Maggie McDonald

Samuetta Nesbitt

Kam Patton

John Pickering

Johnny Roberts

Keelie Segars

Shannon Smith

Cary Wahlheim

Ralph Williams

Bob Suellentrop

Sharon Suellentrop

Macky Warren*

Norma Warren*

HONORARY BOARD members

Jason Robert Brown

Max Cooper*

Fannie Flagg

David Friedman

Gloria Moody*

Kim Morgan

Rebecca Luker*

Susan Ritter

Selwyn Vickers

Perry Ward

Mayor

Randall Woodfin

PROUD TO SUPPORT RMT IN TRANSFORMING

LIVES

THROUGH THEATRE

SUSAN & DOWD RITTER

dress circle society

The Dress Circle Society supports RMT’s mission though individual philanthropy and volunteerism. The commitment of these donors makes RMT’s work possible, and we are incredibly grateful for their generosity. This listing is current for the 2022-2023 season as of January 12, 2023.

President’s Circle

The Bunting Family

Denise & William Dow

Alison & Jim Gorrie

Kathryn & Raymond Harbert

Davis Nichols Osborn

Susan & Dowd Ritter

Cameron & Scott Vowell

Producer’s Circle

Carlo & Dianne Joseph

Dianne & Bill Mooney

Steve Callaway & Keith Pennington

Director’s Circle

Anonymous

Gail & Jeffrey Bayer

Louise H. & John G. Beard

Nan Broughton

Jane Comer

Susan Curtin

Chris Daniel

The Drummond Family

Betsy Faucette

Ellie & Jordan Fisher

Rebecca Oliver Haines

Ronne & Donald Hess

Will Donaldson & Steve Holmes

Janet & Paul Kavinoky

Jonathan & Sheryl Kimerling

Ginger & Lane Milam

Jean & John Oliver

Karen & Joel Piassick

Carolanne & Johnny Roberts

Conner & Alan Rohm

Susan & David Silverstein

Dora & Sanjay Singh

Alena Clark & Brandon Smith

Shannon Smith*

Susan & Hugh Thomas

Cheryl & Sam Upchurch

Nancy Watson

Founder’s Circle

Tracey & Rich Bielen

Michael J. & Mary Anne Freeman

Nancy Goedecke

Phyllis & David Hall

Robert Hill

Sandy & Wayne Killion

Charles Kopera

David Reese

Eva & Jim Robertson

Dr. Steven Rowe & Anne Marie Seibel

Deborah & John Sellers

Margot & Gates Shaw

Joan & Stan Starnes

Arnold L. Steiner

Hampton & Bart Stephens

Sharon & Bob Suellentrop

Sara & Logan Taylor

Proscenium Circle

Judy & Hal Abroms

Anonymous

Roberta & Jim Atkinson

Philippa Bainbridge

Janet & Cary Beck

Gary E. Bishop

Connie & Cecil Bostany

Barbara Brewster

Keith Cromwell

John Ambrose & Jeff Davis

Nancy & David Denney

Debby & Bill Denson

Wanda Elkourie

Lisa & Alan Engel

Lisa & Rad Gaines

Kris & Todd Glassford

Elizabeth & Glenn Goedecke

Teri & Geoff Hamilton

Kelly & John Harbert

Joyce, Scott, & Eleanor Haven

Shannon & Ted Holt

Yin & Stanton Ingram

Jennifer & Kevin Jaquess

Nancy Dunlap Johns & John D. Johns

Amy & John Johnstone

Drs. Rupa & Dave Kitchens

Mary & Chris Kramer

Lynn & Benny LaRussa

Michael & Karen Luce

Miyuki & Steve Marriott

Erin & Tommy McLeod III

Carol E. Medders

Lisa & Charlie Miller

Cele & Allen Montgomery

Kam & Joe Patton

Carolyn & Will Ratliff III

Karen & Alan Register

Dr. & Mrs. Randall

Richardson

Bee & Ed Robinson

Leigh Robinson

Jeanne & Mabry Rogers

Amy & Michael Saag

Keelie & Scott Segars

Mary Ann & Tom Somers

Gary Northrup & Dennis Syracuse

Karyn & Brent Uptain

Nancy Walburn

Anne & Mike Warren

Jenny & Jason Whatley

Dell Witcher & Brunson White

Mary & Russell Yeager

Ensemble Circle

Shanne Adams

Drs. Tamilane & Francois Blaudeau

Kim Bourn

Paula & David Callaghan

A. Michelle Clemon

Gordon Connor

Betsy & Joe Cooper

Janis C. Cordell

Robert Barnes & James Craft III

Karen & Sam Dayhood

Karen Dykes

Kelly & Greg Ellis

DRESS CIRCLE SOCIETY INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Kathy & Jim Emison

Dr. Amy Fineburg & Dr. Lee Meadows

Maura & Will Goodwyn

Monica & Jeff Graveline

Matt & April Harry

Hilary & Stephen Hill

Rosa Hooper

Martha Johnston

Alesia & Darryl Jones

Jane & Tom Killian

Sara & Kyle Kinney

Dr. & Mrs. Wade Lamberth

Susan Markem

Maggie McDonald

Betty & John McMahon

Samuetta P. Nesbitt

Jennifer & John Pickering

Karol & Ted Poczatek

Robert Raiford & Zane Rhoades

Lindsey M. Setzer

Fonda & Ken Shaia

Sharon & J.L Shaia

Dr. Chandler & Jane Paris Smith

Patricia & Richard Sprague

Susan & Stan Stabler

Dr. Timothy & Carol

Stettheimer

Mr. & Mrs. William A. Terry

Dr. Steven Thomas & Mrs.

Valerie Collins Thomas

Karen & Tommy Tynes

Rachael & Catherine Gail Upton

Shellie & Darrell Vines

Footlights Circle

L. Ajluni

Nina & Ken Botsford

Jim Broyles

Patsy Dreher

Jessica & Kevin Garrison

Terry Hall

Alicia Haynes

Martha & Chervis Isom

The Jack Family

Walker and Bill Jones

Mary & David Kimerling

Ricki & Dr. Lanning Kline

Walter Maddox

Melanie & Jay Nichols

Dr. David & Daniella Pigott

Sallie & Bill Pradat

Mr. & Mrs. John Shank

Jane S. Webb

Eva Wilensky

Star Quality Circle

Beth & Charles Allen

Susie Denson

Mindy Elmer

Dr. Andrea Nunes & Dr. André Ferreira

Scott Wells Ford

Deborah Franks

Brenda & Morris Hackney

Peggy & Roy Harrell

Gary Johnson

Dr. Kent T. & Enid F. Keyser

Fran Lawlor

Margaret & Wesley Lee

Mel & Alexa McElroy

Katherine & Claude Nielsen

Nan & Phil Teninbaum

Kelly Allison & Marci Turner

Nancy & John Woods

Action Circle

Robin & Hilton Berger

Kathryn & Richard Blackwell

Diane Burnett

Chris Campanotta

Amy & Scott Clemmons

Kathy & Cary Cowart

Denise I. & Fred K. Cypress

Keith Harrison & Mike Dorris

Sherrie & Stan Forehand

Linda Griggs

B. Drew Hall & Family

Michael & Rayna Hawthorne

Gail & Wayne Hay

Dr. & Mrs. William Hurd

Meredith Hutcheson & Nicholas Kolodziey

Lynne Hutton

Beverley & Larry Krannich

Josh Martin

Shea Richardson Pitts

Frances Lund & Troy Randall

Nancy & Randall Reeves

Susan & Lee Reeves

Mark, Tara, Andrew, & Josie Robertson

Mr. & Mrs. Woodson Sellers

Dr. Norma Starr & Mitchell Schneidkraut

Edwina & John Taylor

Carrie & Jared Thomas

Connie & Marshall Urist

Laura Lee Vann

Cary Tynes Wahlheim

Mary & Charles Watkins

Kathleen A. Wheaton

Gloria & Lowell Womack

Lights Circle

Ruth Ann & Arthur Abbs

Anne Bell-Alford & Kirk Alford

Kristyn & Stasi Bara

Katherine & Dale Barr

Susan Barringer

Lynn & Robert Bratton

Kristy Bullard

Danny & Shannon Burns

Celeste Burnum

Tracey & Dennis Cameron

Leigh & Chris Chandler

Linh & Paul Chin-Lai

Lindsey & Lewis Chitwood

Joyce Coady

Jim & Judy Cook

Lynne & Walter Cooper

Elizabeth & Clay Cornelius

Pamela S. Crider

Karen Crowe

Diana & Hugh Davis

Kay O. Davis

Lindsay & David Diaz

Judee & Scott Evans

Chu-Chi & Bobby Fierman

Greg & Julie Foster

Liz Fox

Hannah & Drew Francis

Cathy & Paul Friedman

*Has given to the James Hatcher Founders Fund, RMT’s scholarship & financial aid program

LaDonna & Randy Gibbs

Shirley Gibson

Lyn Grant

Jennifer Hallman

Jan & Bob Henger

Stephanie & Steven Hunt

Diane & Jim Jenkins

Hettie & Bill Johnson

Barbara & Carlton Kelley

Maria & Drew Kennedy

Kathy & Fred Kononchek

Kathryn DeCola & Marie Krchak

Daniel Kyle

Edward, Ruth, & Brad Lamonte

Donna K. Martin

Mary Lou & Milton McKissock

Candy & Ed Meyerson

Karen Mitchell

Doris & Eddie Nabors

Marilyn Nash

Sean & Janis O’Malley

Cherrye Parker

Patricia Powell

Catherine & Will Pringle

Lynn & Arie Raviv

Sherri & David Romanoff

Lana & Stephen Royal

Debra Rust

Jo & Dave Self

Linda Lucas & Dick Stanford

Scotty & Stacey Stocks

Cheryl & Gale Temple

Linda Waldrup

Harriet & Jim Williams

Sandra Wilson

Friends

Mike Adams

Sheri & Rob Anaforian

Jim Anderson

Juli Arnwine

Judy & Bill Baker

Michael Baswell

Ruth & Sandy Bean

Barbara Beckett-Gaines

Janice Bischoff

Sara Beth Blair

Mindy & Dick Bodenhamer

Bob Boylan

Diane & Marvin Broome

Erika & David Cagle

Kirk Cahoon

Thomas Campbell

Joyce Cattelane

Dick Coffee

Louise & Scott Corscadden

Esther Pencola Cunill

Jamie & Robert Dabal

Ann & Mark Davis

LaJoyce & Ted Debro

Morgan &

Matthew DeFelice

Jeannie Duke

Kaylan Dunlap

Margaret & Charles Farrell

Dr. Jose Fernandez

Gail Fieser

Arlene Fisher

Sharla & Brennan Foy

Kim Freeman

Faye Fulmer

Susan & Jack Goetz

Delaine & Lee J. Green

Lynn Grimsley

Andrea & Kent Haines

Judith Hand

Nancy & Larry Harper

Rona Harper

Alyce Hartley

Ruby & William Heard

Mandy & Brad Hilsmier

Jenny Horton

Linda Kicker

Zachary King

Ashley Kirkpatrick

Jane & William Klopfenstein

Julie Koch

Betty Law

Debra Leo

Tracee & Gregory Lescarini

Della Lynam

Patricia Lyons

Lee Anne & Richard Martin

Patrick McCaghren

Allyson & Matt McCay

Rose McIntyre

Kathy G. Mezrano

Carolyn Miller

Cynthia Mink

Candy Mitchell

Jennifer Nelson

Sia & Larry Newman

Melissa Oliver

Burdette Payne

Lisa & Michael Perez

Sallie & Bill Pradat

Sheri Robinson

Jane Ross

Jennifer & Alan Ross

Marilynn & Earl Rothstein

Elizabeth Rowan Saunders

Joyce & Maury Shevin

Jeremiah Stone

Cathy J. Wheeler & David

A. Tate

Pam & Raymond Thompson

Charles Tucker & Ron Garza

Jonnie & Rich Venglik

Janine Vincent

Kelly Waites

Liz & Tom Warren

DRESS CIRCLE SOCIETY

Holley Wesley

Debbie & George West

Robin Wood

Julie L Woodruff

Bri & James Wright

In Memory of H. Van R. Barringer –

Susan Barringer

In Memory of Frank

Lankford & Ray Grant –

Carol E. Medders

In Memory of Ivy & Luz –

Esther Pencola Cunill

In Memory of Gloria

Narramore Moody – Jean & John Oliver

In Memory of Rep. David Wheeler – Jefferson

County Community Service Fund

In Memory of Edie Wilensky – Eva Wilensky

In Honor of Kim Bourn–

Mindy & Dick

Bodenhamer

In Honor of Alison & Jim Gorrie – Sallie & Bill Pradat

In Honor of Steve

Callaway –

Lynn & John Adams

In Honor of Steve Callaway & Keith Pennington –

Jeremiah Stone

In Honor of Conner Milam Rohm –

Mindy Ellmer

In Honor of Sharon & Bob

Suellentrop – Juli Arnwine

In Honor of Nick & Robin

White – Dell Witcher & Brunson White

It is incredibly important to us that this list is accurate. If you find an error, please accept our apology and allow us to correct it by contacting our Development Department at development@ redmountaintheatre.org or 205-324-2424.

RMT is continually expanding our reach and impact in the Birmingham community –and even the state of Alabama. But, this growth must be fueled with fiscal stability and long-term sustainability. To that end, RMT has established a planned giving initiative named for an incredible woman, Carolyn King, who gave generously to RMT during her lifetime and also planned for those gifts to continue past her time on earth. She was a blessing to so many and now serves as a shining example of dedication to the generations to come.

The Society that bears her name is comprised of those who have included RMT in a will retirement plan, charitable lead trust, charitable remainder trust, or life insurance policy that contributes to RMT upon their passing.

Won’t you join these donors in planning now for RMT’s vital work into the future?* We’d be grateful to include you in the Society!

Judy & Hal Abroms

Inez Morgan Calhoun

Ron Cromwell

Kirk Griffin

Phyllis & David Hall

Dianne & Carlo Joseph

Carolyn King

Carol E. Medders

Dianne & Bill Mooney

Davis Nichols Osborn

Robert Raiford & Zane Rhoades

Barbara & Stuart Royal

Debra Rust

Deborah & John Sellers

Karen & Tommy Tynes

Nancy & Alan Watson *As of 01.12.2023

Music/Book/Story by Steve Martin

Music/Lyrics/Story by Edie Brickell

MARCH 31-APRIL 16, 2023

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