Holiday Spectacular 2022

We are grateful to our 2022-2023 PROFESSIONAL SERIES SPONSORS

Welcome Welcome

It’s the brightest—and busiest—time of year at Red Mountain Theatre. Holiday Spectacular is our favorite annual tradition, but it’s only the beginning of the excitement for our Season. The gifts yet to open include the theatrical gems Dreamgirls and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, plus new works you will love: Shrek the Musical and Bright Star. (Can we just point out that theatre tickets make the perfect, onesize-fits-all present?)

However, it’s important for us to take a breath from the tinsel and tacky sweater competitions to reflect on everything we are grateful for this year. Holiday Spectacular marks a calendar year of shows in our beautiful Arts Campus, which is still expanding in exciting ways. Our Human Rights New Works Festival this fall brought the community together to share in the power of art with the hope for a better future. Most importantly, our Education Programs are literally transforming lives. You’ll see evidence of that on the stage tonight … and beyond. None of this would be possible without your support, so we are most grateful, truly, for YOU.

We wish you joy and peace this holiday, and look forward to celebrating with you in 2023!

Executive Director

Managing Director

Merry Christmas

Harbert Management Corporation is proud to celebrate this special season of Red Mountain Theatre and we look forward to a spectacular year ahead.

Red Mountain Theatre’s passion for the arts has inspired our community for years. Thank you for creating a better and more beautiful world.

At Protective Life, we believe that serving our community is as important as protecting the lives of those who depend on us. That’s why we’re proud to support the Red Mountain Theatre.

You inspire the future we work to protect.

Happy Holidays from Red Mountain Theatre!

JOY TO THE WORLD

Performed by: Full Company

Choreography: Darius Marshall

Music & Lyrics: K. Franklin, I. Watts, G. Handel

CHRISTMAS COUPON

Performed by: RMT Headliners

Choreography: Victoria Yeager

Music & Lyrics: M. Trainor

FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR

Performed by: RMT Spotlights

Music & Lyrics: C. Underwood, H. Lindsey, C. DeStefano

YOU MAKE IT FEEL LIKE

CHRISTMAS

Performed by: Caleb Clark, Juna Givhan, RMT Previews

Choreography: Victoria Yeager

Music & Lyrics: B. Shelton, J. Tranter, M. Busbee, G. Stefani

SILENT NIGHT

Performed by: Morgan Smith, Juna Givhan, Amy Johnson, RMT Conservatory

Special Thanks to: Joseph Kaplan and Mary Champion from Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind

Music & Lyrics: F. Gruber, J. F. Young, J. Mohr

ALL I NEED IS LOVE

Performed by: Dominique Posey

Music & Lyrics: P. Astrom, P. Umilliani, A. Anders, T.“Cee-Lo” Callaway

CHRISTMAS CAN-CAN

Performed by: Amy Johnson, Juna Givhan, Madison Hagler, Caleb Clark, RMT Headliners

Music & Lyrics: W. Chase, J. Offenbach

BLESSED

Performed by: Morgan Smith

Music & Lyrics: T.M. Gad, L. Robbins, N. Cohen

GOD REST YE MAMBO, GENTLEMEN

Performed by: Jamorris Rivers, Bria Tyner Music & Lyrics: Traditional, arr. G. Moody

BELIEVE

Performed by: Caleb Clark, Madison Hagler, RMT Conservatory Music & Lyrics: A. Silvestri, G. Ballard

I AM LIGHT

Performed by: Juna Givhan, RMT Spotlights Music & Lyrics: I.A. Simpson

JINGLE BELLS

Performed by: Amy Johnson Music & Lyrics: J.L. Pierpont, J. Gold, M. Paich, P. Hemmer

LET CHRISTMAS SHINE

Performed by: Amy Johnson, Juna Givhan, Morgan Smith, Madison Hagler, Caleb Clark, Dominique Posey, Bria Tyner, Jamorris Rivers, RMT Performing Ensembles Music & Lyrics: M. Hummel, M. Waldrop

Musical Numbers ACT 1I

SHAKING THE BLUES AWAY

Performed by: RMT Performing Ensembles Soloists: Josie Robertson, Stephani Zeigler Choreography: Bria Tyner Music & Lyrics: I. Berlin, arr. S. Davis

GRATEFUL

Performed by: Amy Johnson, Juna Givhan, Morgan Smith, Dominique Posey, Madison Hagler, Caleb Clark, Jamorris Rivers, Bria Tyner, RMT Conservatory Violin: Brennen Foy Feat. Dancer Kindred Herrera

Music & Lyrics: R. McKee, I.P. Gibb

NORTH POLE MEDLEY

Performed by: Amy Johnson, RMT Previews Soloists: Harper Stewart, Lily McLeod, Christina Morris, McKenzie Mason Orig. Choreography: Juliet Brooks Mittermayr Music & Lyrics: Seven Days ‘Til Christmas/Mrs.Santa Claus J. Herman The Leader of the Pack G. Morton, J. Barry, E. Greenwich, new lyrics by A. Reybold Mr. Big Stuff J. Knight, new lyrics by A. Reybold The Elves Finally Rap B. Antin Working Day & Night M. Jackson

MY SIMPLE CHRISTMAS WISH

Performed by: Morgan Smith Music & Lyrics: D. Friedman

MARY DID YOU KNOW?

Performed by: RMT Headliners Music & Lyrics: B. Green, M. Lowry Arr. by Pentatonix

I SAW THREE SHIPS

Performed by: Caleb Clark, Madison Hagler, Dominique Posey, Jamorris Rivers, Bria Tyner Music & Lyrics: Traditional. Arr. by J. Collier

LIGHT ONE CANDLE

Performed by: Morgan Smith, RMT Conservatory

Soloists: Lillian Staton, Kennedy Hawthorne Music & Lyrics: P. Yarrow Arr. by R. DeCormier

GLOW

Performed by: Juna Givhan, Dominique Posey, Miriam Hodges, Kaela Theuri, Olivia Ferreira, Charlotte Clemmons, Lauren Gash, Lila Bakir Choreography: Bria Tyner Music & Lyrics: K. Clarkson, Danja, J. Halbert, H. Warner, J. Thomas

HUSBAND BLUES

Performed by: Madison Hagler Music & Lyrics: M. Wherry, L. Holzman, F. Needleman Add. lyrics by K. Holmes Arr. by J. Mironchik

PUPPY FOR HANUKKAH

Performed by: RMT Headliners Men, Aubrey Segars, Londyn Harris, Leah McCay Choreography: Darius Marshall Special Thanks to: Winnie & The Booth Family Music & Lyrics: J. Snipes, W. Hutson, D. Diggs

HIT THE DECK (THE HALLS)

Performed by: RMT Spotlights Soloists: Abby Canterbury, London Pigott, Adlay Rumore, Kat Senter Choreography: Bria Tyner Music & Lyrics: Traditional/Broadway’s Carols for a Cure

RING THE BELLS

Performed by: Amy Johnson, Juna Givhan, Morgan Smith, Dominique Posey, Madison Hagler, Caleb Clark Music & Lyrics: T. Wood, R. Freeman, C. Morgan, M.F. Hammond

FINALE

Performed by: Full Company

Soloists: Mika Marriott, Aubrey Segars, Brennen Foy, Elizabeth Rowe, Mary Pitts, Lila Bakir, Lauren Gash, Kaela Theuri, Campbell Pate, Charlotte Clemmons Arr. by J. Tumminello, B. Robertson

Take a Walk Through Bethlehem A. Cleveland, J. B. Jarvis, W. Wilson, arr. J. Glaudini Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song) A. Grant, C. Eaton A Strange Way to Save the World M. Harris, D. Clark, D. Koch The First Noel Trad.O Holy Night A. Adam, J. S. Dwight Angels We Have Heard On High Trad. Children, Go Where I Send Thee Trad. Joy to the World I. Watts, G. Handel

Curtain Call

We applaud Red Mountain Theatre’s work and we’re honored to have played a part in bringing this creative space to life.

CALEB CLARK has been seen on the RMT stage as Trunchbull (Matilda), Gaston (Beauty and the Beast), Chef Louis (The Little Mermaid), Don (Kinky Boots) and more. Other favorite roles include Buyer and Cellar at Terrific New Theatre, Shrek the Musical at Alliance Theatre, and The Importance of Being Earnest at Georgia Shakespeare. In addition to his work in theatre, Caleb is a staff soloist at First United Methodist Church Birmingham and appears regularly with sacred and secular ensembles including the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and the Temple Emanu-El Choir. IG: @parnassusonwater

JUNA GIVHAN is a passionate performer and active member of Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). Favorite theater credits include Happy Ending (Ellie), For Colored Girls (Lady in Red)-Encore Theatre and Gallery, The Color Purple (Church Lady), Porgy and Bess (Moriah), and Once on This Island (Mama Euralie) (Red Mountain Theatre). Juna is grateful for every opportunity to showcase her talent; He who promised, is faithful!

MADISON HAGLER is thrilled to be back at Red Mountain Theatre where he was last seen as Lord Pinkleton in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella! Regional credits include Pastor Oglethorpe in Smoke on the Mountain (Totem Pole Playhouse) and Gabe in Next to Normal (Porthouse Theatre). Other credits include Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden, Judas in Godspell, and Annas in Jesus Christ Superstar. Madison is a proud graduate of the University of Cincinnati College—Conservatory of Music with a BFA in Musical Theatre. His next role will be father to his first son!

AMY E. JOHNSON After a quick break from making magic this summer as Marie, The Fairy Godmother in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Amy is thrilled to be back at RMT. Favorite past roles include Amy in COMPANY, Judy Bernly in 9 to 5, Paulette in Legally Blonde, The Baker’s Wife in Into The Woods, Rosie in Cabaret, Penny Pennywise in Urinetown, Ursula in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, among others. Amy would like to express her gratitude for donors like you who make art in Birmingham possible, and who encourage opportunity for artists.

DOMINIQUE POSEY is overjoyed to serve this production of RMT’s Holiday Spectacular! He comes to the show having recently completed a workshop of a new work of Hattie Mae’s Juke Joint, a 3 year residency at Perfect Note, an Alaskan Cruise tour with the opera/soul fusion group, VOX Fortura and “CHOCOLATE COVERED CABARET” with Encore Theater. Dominique has a career spanning nearly 20 years as a trained vocalist, performing with the Atlanta Boy Choir, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, reaching Top 24 on American Idol, several other nation wide performances, opening for and singing background for major artists such as Daley, Yolanda Adams, Brian McKnight, and more. He sends love to all the supporters of the arts and hopes to leave you breathless!

JAMORRIS RIVERS 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 internation ally 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.

MORGAN SMITH was born and raised in Alabama and a proud veteran of the RMT youth program. Morgan Smith (SAG/AFTRA; AEA) became a fixture on national television during her successful four year turn as “The Wendy’s Girl” filming over 200 commercials for the brand. Since then, she’s starred most notably as Candi Caruso in HBO’s Emmy Award winning comedy Veep (Season 5 and 6), as a series regular opposite Craig T. Nelson in NBC’s pilot reboot of Coach, and recurring opposite Michelle Monaghan in Messiah (Netflix). She’s had numerous guest appearances on various network television shows including 9-1-1 (Fox), Why Women Kill (CBS), Love in the Time of Corona (Freeform), and Boardwalk Empire (HBO). Off-Broadway:

Julianne Moore’s Freckleface Strawberry (Original Cast; Outer Critics Circle and Lucille Lortel nominations). Los Angeles: Scissorhands: The Musical (World Premiere). Look for her this spring in How I Met Your Father on Hulu!

BRIA J. TYNER 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 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.

PROUD TO SUPPORT RMT IN TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH THEATRE

SUSAN & DOWD RITTER

ENSEMBLES

MEET PERFORMING ENSEMBLES PRESIDENT, CAMPBELL PATE

One of the missions of Red Mountain Theatre is to educate, train, and polish the performing arts skills of young artists. The RMT Performing Ensembles help us fulfill that mission, as this elite group of performers, ages 9-18, rehearse year-round. What they learn goes beyond the boundaries of the stage, preparing them for all avenues and challenges of life.

Campbell Pate has taken on leadership of the Performing Ensembles this year as its president.

How long have you been involved with the Performing Ensembles? This is my fifth year.

What have you learned while stepping into the role of PE President?

It’s been interesting because I feel like I’m mostly just implementing what I’ve already learned through Red Mountain Theatre about leadership, focus, time management, and looking out for your ensemble. I’ve also learned a lot about the importance of having a good leadership team. Getting to work with our amazing vice president, Stephani Zeigler, as well as our three dance captains (Aurkheem, Charlotte, and Olivia) has been a huge blessing.

What has been a personal highlight for you with PE?

Last year, we got to go to New York as an ensemble at the end of the year. We had workshops with some incredible artists and got to see some amazing live theatre. But, the best part was that we all just got to spend time being together. Red Mountain Theatre has been the foundation for some of my best friendships and it was really special to have a few days to just have fun and celebrate each other.

When was a moment that you struggled and how did you overcome it?

My first year as a Headliner, I struggled with

learning how to balance my responsibilities as a member of the Performing Ensembles and a student at the Alabama School of Fine Arts. I always want to give 110% in everything that I do, so it was (and is) difficult to have so much going on all the time. The key ended up being discipline, organization, and communication. I’m so grateful that I’ve been able to do both because I wouldn’t be the person that I am without those experiences.

What’s your favorite moment/number from this year’s Holiday Spectacular? The finale. No matter how stressful or crazy this time of year gets, the message of that number always grounds me.

Do you have a favorite memory from a past Holiday Spectacular? Performing my first rockette number in ninth grade. I was so worried and intimidated by it and I worked so hard to make sure I got it right. Radio City may not be in my future, but I definitely killed that number.

Is there anything else you’d like to say about RMT or the Performing Ensembles? I’m incredibly grateful to Red Mountain The atre for investing in young artists through this program. It’s brought me invaluable training, experiences, and lifelong connections that I never would’ve had access to without the generosity of donors.

PREVIEWS

SPOTLIGHTS

HEADLINERS

Back Row L to R: Madison Sullen, Ella Bryant, McKenzie Mason, Eva Leigh Metheny, Gretchen Surman, James Axon. Middle Row: Caroline Gash, Zuri Alexander, Harper Stewart, Anne Pringle, TaNiya Macon. Front Row: Lilly Marie Garrison, Abigail Shaw, Lily McLeod, Laney Dobson, Aoife Martin, Christina Morris.

Back Row L to R: Mariah Morris, Chambers Garrison, Ally Bryant, Lucy George, Kat Senter, Hayden Bullard, Callen Hoke. Middle Row: Sam Holt, Simon Temple, Reese Hand, Annie Jones, Maggie Lee, London Pigott, Ashlynn Tolbert, Kedar Costa. Front Row: Kennadi Sullen, Ella Booth, Charity Reeves, Adlay Rumore, Abby Canterbury, Stella Shober, Lauren Boyd, Cassidy Short, Sophie McLeod. Not pictured: Hendley Reid.

Back Row L to R: Cooper Snodsmith, Aubrey Segars, Kennedy Hawthorne, Joshua Rauterkus, Stephani Zeigler, Kenneth Weldon, Aurkheem Jolley, Brennan Foy. Middle Row: Kaela Theuri, Callie Cameron, Charlotte Clemmons, Mika Marriott, Londyn Harris, Lila Bakir, Carys Chambers, Addison Tingle, Destiny Johnson, Miriam Hodges, Lauren Gash, Mary Pitts, Sophie Temple. Front Row: Campbell Pate, Olivia Ferreira, Leah McCay, Elizabeth Rowe, Evie Cagle, Sara Dudley Thompson, Josie Robertson.

The Conservatory at Red Mountain Theatre is a pre-professional training experience for musical theatre artists, aged 13-18. This is a rigorous, timeintensive program that will hone skills through deliberate and thorough instruction. Students of this program can expect to leave an able and ready asset to the professional musical theatre industry, equipped to pursue artistic careers.

in learning

about The Conservatory, please scan the QR code. Audition information will be announced in early 2023.

THE CONSERVATORY

Back Row L to R: Kennedy Hawthorne, Kenneth Weldon, Lillian Staton, Brennen Foy.

Front Row: London Riley Pigott, Hayden Bullard, Kindred Herrera, Mika Marriott, Addison Tingle. Not pictured: Adlay Rumore, Sara Dudley Thompson

Investing in the arts is investing in the future.

MUSICIANS

Katie Holmes, Conductor/Keyboard

Meg Ford, Violin

Patty Pilon, Cello

Igrainne Hill, Cello Sallie White, Reeds

Rob Alley, Trumpet Charles Cleckner, Guitar Taylor Propp, Bass Joe Cooley, Drums

Amy Ethington, Substitute Assistant Stage Manager

Scenic Painters

Bethany Brown

Abby Delainy Earle

Scenic Carpenters

Jesse Byron

Emily Harris

Angus Black

Clair Stewart

Ace Cornett

Matias Dupree C J Lundy

Tyler Stidham, Deck Chief

Kiersten David, Facilitator Stage Crew

Travis Settoon

Michael Mercado

Emma Mansour, Prop Assistant

Heather Hood, Wardrobe Supervisor

Megan Pecot, Dresser

Naomi McClendon, Dresser

Sarah Robbins, Lighting Board Operator

Spotlight Operator

Ryder Dean

Patrick MacDonald, Sound (A1)

Caylin Cobb, Sound (A2)

Anna Angeles, Sound (A3)

ADMINISTRATION

Keith Cromwell, Executive Director

Jennifer Jaquess, Managing Director

Alicia Ackley, Development Specialist

Stephanie Anthony, Business Development Mgr.

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

Tawny Stephens, Education Coordinator

Demi Suttles, Executive Assistant

Anastas Varinos, Academy Manager

Brittney Wheat, Office Coordinator

PRODUCTION STAFF

Roy Lightner, Singh Artistic Director

Phil Richardson, Director of Production

Anthony Smith, Supervisor of Music & Sound

Katie Holmes, Resident Musical Director

David Cook, Technical Director

Dustin Green, Lead Carpenter

Danny Brown, Scenic Carpenter

Tanier Dutton, Scenic Carpenter

Jessica Mathews, Props Design

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.

KEITH CROMWELL (Director, Choreographer) Keith Cromwell brought 25 years of global directing and performing experience to Birmingham when he took the helm of Red Mountain Theatre as Executive Director in 2003. Under his leadership, the organization experienced year over year growth, becoming one of the top ten arts organizations in the state. In 2021, he led RMT to the opening of a decades-long dream and cultural asset – a 60,000 square foot Arts Campus in the burgeoning Parkside District. Beyond Birmingham, Keith has put RMT on the national artistic map with, among other things, its participation on Broadway as producers of The Bridges of Madison County, Once on This Island (2018 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical), and Moulin Rouge! (2020 Tony Award for Best Musical).

ROY LIGHTNER (Director, Choreographer) is an award-winning creator, director, and choreographer as well as the Singh Artistic Director at RMT. He is an Associate Professor at the Department of Theatre at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His work spans internationally including productions and immersive events for GOOGLE, Lincoln Center, the Stephen Sondheim Center, Transcendence Theatre Company, MTWichita, Music Theatre of Kansas City, Sonoma County, Geva Theatre, Cape Playhouse, Westin Playhouse, Hangar Theatre, and more totaling over 60 productions worldwide. Previously he was on faculty at Ithaca College’s Musical Theatre program and served as Associate Artistic Director for Transcendence Theatre Company.

BRADFORD H. FOREHAND (Director, Choreographer) is the Abroms Director of Education at Red Mountain Theatre. He received his Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre from the University of Mobile in 2009. In 2014, he completed his Master of Fine Arts in Theatre for Youth at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, where he also worked as a freelance actor, director, and teaching artist. Prior to starting at RMT, Bradford taught and directed at Lexington Children’s Theatre, Childsplay, and The Coterie Theatre. Favorite directing credits include Wiley and the Hairy Man, State Fair, Jester’s Cap and RMT’s productions of G2K Once Upon a Mattress, Once On This Island Jr., School of Rock, and Addams Family Young@Part. Much love to Angela and Hazel for their unwavering love and support.

ANTHONY SMITH (Arrangements & Orchestrations) 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

KATIE HOLMES (Music Director) is excited to return to Red Mountain Theatre (and her native Birmingham) after two seasons on the road with the National Tour of Jersey Boys. Favorite Music Direction credits include Mamma Mia (RMT), Fiddler on the Roof (RMT), countless Holiday Spectaculars (RMT), Matilda (RMT), Spring Awakening (BSC), Pippin (Stagedoor Manor), You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Thin Air Theatre), and 9 to 5 (Bigfork Summer Playhouse). She has also played in the pit for the national tours of Book of Mormon and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Katie is a proud member of MAESTRA.

KELLY ALLISON (Lighting Design) is a Professor and Department Chair for the Department of Theatre at UAB. Professional credits include fourteen seasons with the Utah Shakespeare Festival (including USF’s Tony Award-season), the Guthrie Theatre, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the USA International Ballet Competition, 7 Stages, Horizon Theatre Company, Actor’s Express, Theatre in the Square, and twelve season as resident lighting designer for the Alabama Ballet. He has held faculty appointments at several universities in the United States and has been a guest lecturer at The Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts and a guest artist at the American University in Cairo.

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!

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

LAURA HICKS (Production Stage Manager) is a Resident Stage Manager with Red Mountain Theatre. Laura graduated from Samford University with a BA in Theatre and a BS in Math. Along with her past work at RMT, she has stage managed in Alabama, Florida, Virginia, and International Waters. Her favorite RMT credits are Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Fiddler on the Roof, and Smokey Joe’s Café. Other favorite credits include You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

(Virginia Repertory Theatre), Glory Denied (Opera Birmingham), and 1776 (Virginia Repertory Theatre).

BRIAN HAVEN (Assistant 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 nonprofits. Favorite productions include Newsies, Clybourne Park, Memphis, and Next to Normal

AMY ETHINGTON (Assistant Stage Manager) is a senior Theater for Youth Major at Samford University. Her previous stage management credits at Samford include Orphie and the Book of Heroes (SM), The Inside Scoop (SM), Aliens (SM), This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing (SM), Jesse and Grace: A Best Friends Story (SM), and Guardian of the Sidewalk (SM). She has also worked on shows at Red Mountain Theatre including Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Run Crew) and Into the Woods Jr. (Deck Chief).

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

HEATHER HOOD’S (Costume Designer) mother was a wonderful seamstress so there was always a sewing machine in the house. Heather learned to sew because she had unlimited funds for fabric from her father, but a finite budget for purchased clothing. She is a proud University of Alabama graduate with a degree in Costume Design and a minor in Clothing, Textiles and Design. After a brief 30-year hiatus to open, buy and run several clothing stores on the beautiful Gulf Coast, while working with several dance companies, she returned to the theatre world via Red Mountain Theatre. Heather also runs a nonprofit: Project Grace Haiti (projectgracehaiti.com). Always a new adventure around the corner.

PRODUCTION & DESIGN TEAM

SLG DESIGN & CREATIVE TALENT, STEVE & SAM CARTER GILLIAM (Scenic Designers)

Steve dropped a chemistry class in college that required he find another major. Across campus at the University of Northern Iowa, Steve discovered his passion in the theatre department. Along the way, Steve met Sam while teaching at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. They have collaborated as a design team for over 30 years. While designing for the St. Louis MUNY, they met a cyclone of creative energy: Keith Cromwell. The rest of the tale is one of a beloved friendship and an enduring artistic relationship. The Gilliams’ design credits include 72 designs for the MUNY; four national tours of Fiddler on the Roof; multiple designs for touring shows, regional and international theatres, as well as theme parks. Both now retired from teaching at Trinity, Sam continues work as a performance artist while Steve designs

butterfly gardens in San Antonio with three dogs and feeds a colony of feral cats who come for breakfast and dinner.

TICKLED PINK PETTING ZOO is a USDA licensed zoo. They have been in business for 10 years and have been educating and entertaining schools, churches, and other venues for almost 10 years. Their animals are first priority. They take their safety and well-being above all else. Tickled Pink has worked in the movie industry where they have had the privilege of having some of their animals in shows such as Dwight in Shining Armor and Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings.

Corporate & Foundation Sponsors

As of November 8, 2022

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 ITAC

Joseph S. Bruno Charitable Foundation PNC

Quixote Productions

The Shubert Foundation Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust The Stewart/Perry Company

Founders Circle Bradley Encompass Health Corporation The Huisking Foundation 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 Publix Super Markets Charities

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SPONSORS

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

Maggie McDonald

Samuetta Nesbitt Kam Patton John Pickering Johnny Roberts Keelie Segars Shannon Smith Cary Wahlheim Ralph Williams

Lifetime Board members

Betsy Faucette

Aubrey Garrison

Ginger Milam Bill Mooney*

Robert Raiford

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 celebrate the season

with Red Mountain Theatre SARA & LOGAN TAYLOR

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 November 8, 2022.

President’s Circle

The Bunting Family

Denise & William Dow

Alison & Jim Gorrie

Kathryn & Raymond Harbert

Susan & Dowd Ritter

Cameron & Scott Vowell

Producer’s Circle

Carlo & Dianne Joseph

Dianne & Bill Mooney

Steve Callaway & Keith Pennington

Director’s Circle

Gail & Jeffrey Bayer

Louise H. & John G. Beard

Nan Broughton

Susan Curtin

The Drummond Family

Betsy Faucette

Ellie & Jordan Fisher

Rebecca Oliver Haines

Will Donaldson & Steve Holmes

Janet & Paul Kavinoky

Jonathan & Sheryl Kimerling

Ginger & Lane Milam

Jean & John Oliver

Karen & Joel Piassick

Conner & Alan Rohm

Susan & David Silverstein

Dora & Sanjay Singh

Alena Clark & Brandon Smith

Shannon Smith*

Cheryl & Sam Upchurch

Nancy Watson

Founder’s Circle

Tracey & Rich Bielen

Nancy Goedecke

Phyllis & David Hall

Robert Hill

Sandy & Wayne Killion

Charles Kopera

David Reese

Carolanne &

Johnny Roberts

Eva & Jim Robertson

Dr. Steven Rowe & Anne Marie Seibel

Deborah & John Sellers

Margot & Gates Shaw

Joan & Stan Starnes Arnold L. Steiner

Sharon & Bob Suellentrop

Sara & Logan Taylor Susan & Hugh Thomas

Proscenium Circle

Judy & Hal Abroms

Anonymous

Roberta & Jim Atkinson

Janet & Cary Beck

Gary E. Bishop

Connie & Cecil Bostany

Barbara Brewster

Keith Cromwell

John Ambrose & Jeff Davis

Debby & Bill Denson Wanda Elkourie

Lisa & Alan Engel

Lisa & Rad Gaines

Kris & Todd Glassford

Glenn Goedecke

Teri & Geoff Hamilton

Kelly & John Harbert

Joyce, Scott, & Eleanor Haven

Ronne & Donald Hess

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

Kathy & Jim Emison

Dr. Amy Fineburg & Dr. Lee Meadows

Monica & Jeff Graveline

Hilary & Stephen Hill

Rosa Hooper

Martha Johnston

Alesia & Darryl Jones

Jane & Tom Killian Sara & Kyle Kinney

CIRCLE SOCIETY INDIVIDUAL DONORS

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

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

Footlights Circle

L. Ajluni

Patsy Dreher

Jessica & Kevin Garrison

Terry Hall

Alicia Haynes

Martha & Chervis Isom

The Jack Family Mary & David Kimerling

Ricki & Dr. Lanning Kline Walter Maddox

Melanie & Jay Nichols Dr. David & Daniella Pigott

Star Quality Circle

Beth & Charles Allen

Susie Denson

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 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 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 Mark, Tara, Andrew, & Josie Robertson

Dr. Norma Starr & Mitchell Schneidkraut Edwina & John Taylor Carrie & Jared Thomas Connie & Marshall Urist 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 Lindsey & Lewis Chitwood

Joyce Coady

Jim & Judy Cook

Lynne & Walter Cooper

Elizabeth & Clay Cornelius

Pamela S. Crider

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

LaDonna & Randy Gibbs Shirley Gibson

Lyn Grant

Jan & Bob Henger

Diane & Jim Jenkins Hettie & Bill Johnson

Barbara & Carlton Kelley Maria & Drew Kennedy

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

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

Sara Beth Blair

Bob Boylan

Diane & Marvin Broome

Erika & David Cagle

Kirk Cahoon

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

Sharla & Brennan Foy

Kim Freeman

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

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

Bill Pradat

Sheri Robinson

Jennifer & Alan Ross

Marilynn & Earl Rothstein

Elizabeth Rowan Saunders

Joyce & Maury Shevin

Cathy J. Wheeler & David A. Tate

Pam & Raymond Thompson

Charles Tucker & Ron Garza

Laura Lee Vann

Jonnie & Rich Venglik Janine Vincent

Liz & Tom Warren Holley Wesley Debbie & George West Julie L Woodruff Bri & James Wright

In Memory of H. Van R. BarringerSusan Barringer

In Memory of Ivy & Luz –Esther Pencola Cunill

In Memory of Gloria Narramore MoodyJean & John Oliver

In Memory of Rep. David WheelerJefferson County Community Service Fund

In Honor of Sharon & Bob Suellentrop –Juli Arnwine

In Honor of Nick & Robin WhiteDell 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.

We always have room for more!

Call Lindsey Setzer at (205) 318-2095 to find out how your name can be added in support of RMT’s mission to transform lives through theatre. dress circle society

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