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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ‘Tis the season for a little JOY! And, don’t we all NEED it after such a challenging year and nine months! Holiday Spectacular is back and bigger than ever, and we’re proud to present it to you in our new home, a labor of love and beacon of hope that kept us going as we navigated through the Pandemic. Through the generosity of our incredible community, we built something truly grand in the heart of this Magic City, and can hardly wait to share this unforgettable inaugural season with you. This year’s Holiday Spectacular is bursting at the seams with laughs, smiles, and good cheer that will warm your heart. As you enjoy each number, we hope you’ll contemplate the teamwork you’re witnessing. From backstage crew to the sound booth and from the spotlight operators to the performers, many (about 100!) will work as one to bring you an incredible experience you’ll not soon forget! This show is just the beginning of an amazing season in the new Arts Campus! Don’t miss the Calypso-flavored music of Once on This Island in February. Then in April, we’re bringing you the breathtaking, Tony Award-winning musical Once, adapted from the Oscar-winning and Grammy-nominated movie of the same name. And we don’t stop there! We’ll dance on into the summer with Kinky Boots, which includes Tony Award-winning original score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper. Rounding out the season is the Belle of the Ball, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. We hope you’ll take the amazing ride with RMT this season – the best is yet to come!

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We come together in Birmingham’s new home for theatre arts, grateful and excited for the year ahead. HMC is proud to celebrate this very special season with Red Mountain Theatre. Everything is more spectacular... together.

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Lajuana Bradford, Board of Directors, President Keith Cromwell, Executive Director and show sponsors ITAC, Bruno Rumore Foundation, Cheryl & Sam Upchurch, Sara & Logan Taylor, and Phyllis & David Hall Animal appearances made possible by Rebecca O. Haines with additional support from Ken Jackson Present

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Anthony Smith Lighting Design Brad Cozby

Costume Design Heather Hood Sound Design Patrick MacDonald

Scenic Design Steve and Sam Carter Gilliam Wig/Makeup Design Holly McClendon

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This program has been made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

to perform. As the lights go down and the performance starts—that’s a powerful moment. You motivate us to perform better every day to make a positive impact in our communities. And when the lights come back up and we rise to applaud, together we’re creating Power for a Better Alabama. We proudly support the Red Mountain Theatre.

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CAST Abijah Cunningham is wife to Kenneth Cunningham and mother to Kaleb and Addison. She is a member of Mt. Canaan Full Gospel Church, where she serves on the praise and worship team. Abijah started singing at an early age, and has been involved in a number of choirs and ensembles. She was a featured soloist for Birmingham Empowerment’s “Moving 50 Years Forward,” performed with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, was one of the lead vocalists in It Ain’t Nothing but the Blues, cast as Dorothy in The Wiz, performed as Lorrell Robinson in Dreamgirls, as Church Lady in The Color Purple, and also performed as the Lead Soprano in Beehive. She performed and won first place at the Sickle Cell Gala in Birmingham. Abijah received a Bachelor’s in History and Psychology from Stillman College, where she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She plans to continue using the gift that God has blessed her with, never failing to give Him all the glory, praise and honor that are due to Him. Davis MacLeod Haines’ credits include: Next to Normal, Godspell, Annie Get Your Gun, BAT BOY the Musical, Beauty and the Beast, Joseph, Gypsy, Oliver, Damn Yankees, and innumerable RMT Holiday Spectaculars. He has performed in concert with Eden Espinosa, Jason Robert Brown, and Andrew Lippa, and toured with his bands whysowhite and Blue Glass. He was a member of The Actors’ Gang in LA, is one half of the vaudeville comedy act The Haines Sisters, and teaches music to young children. He thanks Keith and RMT for the community they’ve created, Lee and T for their love, and YOU for supporting live theatre! Eboni Janaé is originally from Toney, AL and a graduate of UAB’s BFA Musical Theatre program. Eboni began classically training in the arts at a young age, studying both piano and violin, which lead her to the stage. Her recent credits8

include: The Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess (RMT), The Music Shop Opera (UAB Opera), Hairspray (UAB Theatre), and Working: A Musical (UAB Theatre). Eboni is thrilled to be working with Red Mountain Theatre again on this beautiful show. Kendall T. Johnson Kendall last appeared in Red Mountain Theatre’s productions of Porgy and Bess (Sportin‘ Life), Holiday Spectacular, My Fair Lady (Harry) and a table reading of The Maid’s Door. Other recent theatre credits include Terrific New Theatre Company’s The Royale (Winston) in addition to Virginia Samford Theatre’s productions of Ain’t Misbehavin (Andre), and It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues. Other RMT credits include The Wiz (Tin Man), Five Guys Named Moe (No Moe), Dreamgirls (C.C. White), Doo Wop and others. Kendall has also appeared in numerous other shows with The Magic City Actor’s Theatre including Pippin (The Leading Player), Sophisticated Ladies, Songs for a New World, and Aida (Mereb). Employed by Regions Bank, in his spare time Kendall enjoys reading, traveling, and exercising, including Zumba, jogging, weight training and most importantly, Yoga!!! Kendall is most thankful to God above for life and all opportunities to impact the lives of others in a positive manner. Jamorris Rivers is Director and Choreographer for AROVA Contemporary Ballet. A native of Dadeville, AL, he trained with Lynn Curtis and Mandy Moore in Opelika, AL. He trained at the Alabama School of Fine Arts summer programs and Southern Union before graduating from The University of Alabama. He has danced with Montgomery Ballet, Southern Danceworks, Alabama Ballet, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Jamorris has performed works by Thor Sutowski, Roger Van Fleteren, Lindsay Nelko, Jorden Morris, Twyla Tharp, Septime Webre, Robert Battle, Teri Weksler, George Balanchine, Jennifer Medina, and Dwight Rhoden. Jamorris has taught at Samford University, Birmingham-Southern College, Alabama Dance Academy, and The Dance Foundation. He attends graduate school at CONT. PG. 12

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Back Row- Maggie Lee, Ally Bryant, McKenzie Mason, Annie Jones Middle Row- Gretchen Surman, Eva Leigh Metheny, Ella Bryant, Caroline Gash, James Axon, Madison Sullen Front Row- Lily McLeod, Charity Reeves, Ella Booth, Anne Pringle, Lilly Marie Garrison, Christina Morris Not Pictured- Lauren Boyd, Harper Stewart

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Back Row- Kaela Theuri, Addison Tingle, Miriam Hodges, Mariah Morris, Carys Chambers, Ka’Lise Benson Middle Row 1- Adlay Rumore, Elizabeth Rowe, Scarlett Riley, Abby Canterbury, Chambers Garrison, Nalin Reed Middle Row 2- Evie Cagle, Daniela Mia Afanador-Baez, Kennadi Sullen, Georgia Thornton, London Riley Pigott, Gaby Poczatek, Kat Senter Front Row- Simon Temple, Sophie McLeod, Sam Holt, Cassidy Short, Reese Hand, Leah McCay Not Pictured- Brennen Foy

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Back Row- Mea Allen, Andrew Glassford, Aurkheem Jolley, Stephani Zeigler, Kenneth Weldon, Sumaiyah Morris, Cooper Snodsmith Middle Row- Mia Stowe, Sara Dudley Thompson, Aubrey Segars, Londyn Harris, Anne Kelly, Charlotte Clemmons, Sadie Patton Front Row- Tamara Frieson, Olivia Ferreira, Lila Bakir, Campbell Pate, Mary Frances Pitts, Destiny Johnson Not Pictured- Kennedy Hawthorne, Mika Marriott, Sophie Temple, Taylor J. Woodruff

RMT Youth Ensembles: Meet Andrew Glassford At Red Mountain Theatre, one of our missions is to educate, train, and polish the performing arts skills of young artists. The RMT Youth Ensembles help us fulfill that mission through the efforts of an elite group of musical theatre performers (ages 9-18) who rehearse year-round. To give our audiences an inside look at the Youth Ensembles, we sat down with high school senior Andrew Glassford, who has taken on leadership of the Youth Ensembles this year as its president. He has been a part of the RMT YE for 11 years. RMT: How did you get involved with the Youth Ensembles? Andrew: I started doing RMT’s summer and winter camps when I was 6. I heard about Sprouts and auditioned when I was old enough. What has your journey with the program been like? Fantastic. It’s been the most consistent part of my life. Looking back, I can remember how RMT worked to improve my skills by meeting me where I was. They had classes for children of all talent levels so that I was never thrown in the deep end, but I could advance when I was ready. You’ve taken on new responsibility as president of the Youth Ensembles this year. What made you want to pursue that role? I was close friends with last year’s president and vice president, and they taught me that leading isn’t about putting a nice name on your resume; it’s about staying late after rehearsals to clean up, writing rehearsal reports, and dealing with nitty-gritty logistics. Someone’s gotta do it, and for all that RMT’s done for me, I wanted this to be my way of giving back. Were you nervous at all stepping into the role? To be honest, not really. The RMT staff were very accommodating as I learned the ropes, and the Ensembles are the most supportive friends I have. In what ways do you try to set an example for others as president? I try to stay as enthusiastic as possible. That means paying attention, memorizing songs, the whole nine yards. But I don’t do it resentfully out of some boring obligation; I do it because it’s fun! The Youth Ensembles have a big performance coming up in RMT’s Holiday Spectacular 2021. What can audiences expect? It would be easier to list what they shouldn’t expect. We’re pulling out all the stops for this one. We will be tapping, jump roping, and kick-lining our way through the holidays. And you didn’t hear this from me, but there might be some special, non-human actors! What is your favorite number in the show? The Finale. I know it’s cheesy, but that song has literally been the soundtrack to my life. I still get a little choked up every time I hear those first few chords. Do you have a favorite memory of a past Holiday Spectacular? It was actually my first year in Previews. Opening night, opening number. Just as the first soloist was about to sing, one of the snow machines fell from the ceiling. Thankfully, nobody was hurt, but Keith’s reaction was priceless. He strolled up onstage, did a double-take, and had “a little educational moment” with the audience. Is there anything else you’d like to say about RMT or the Youth Ensembles? What RMT does here is invaluable, regardless of what you may want to do. I’m planning to study Physics and Economics, about the two least theatre-esque things out there. But I don’t regret a single second that I’ve spent in the ensembles. It’s about more than doing a timestep or singing in rhythm; it’s about learning to tell stories, make friends, and above all, have fun!

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Hollins University’s MFA Dance program. Jamorris is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Kelli Dodd-Steffen Kelli is thrilled to return to Holiday Spectacular in the new space for RMT! Recent credits: Darlin’ Cory (Alliance Theatre), Kelli Sings Dolly! (The Legacy Theatre), Million Dollar Quartet (VST), The Bridges of Madison County (Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center), The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Mountain Rep Theatre), Dolly Parton’s Stampede and Christmas Celebration, Always...Patsy Cline (MRT, The Legacy Theatre), The Marvelous Wonderettes (MRT, Virginia Samford Theatre), Pump Boys and Dinettes! (TNT), Annie Get Your Gun (MRT), The Secret Garden (Red Mountain Theatre), and Smoke on the Mountain (Central Alabama Theatre). Kelli thanks her husband, Kyle. Matt. 5:16.

Bria J. Tyner is a native of Fairfield, Alabama. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Dance from The University of Alabama in 2017. She has toured and danced professionally with the world-renowned black dance company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble of Denver, CO. She has taught dance in public schools and studios in Denver and throughout the Birmingham Metropolitan area. She is currently a studio manager and dance instructor at Ebony Arrington Dance and Performance of Birmingham. She has performed works by Cleo Parker Robinson, Gary Abbott, Rennie Harris, Garfield Lemonius, and Donald McKayle. Her choreography has been featured in The University of Alabama’s Dance Alabama, Fall 2020/2021 MFA Concert and Pipeline. Other credits include Lenny Williams Innovation and Choreography Award (Recipient), Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre Award (Recipient), Little Shop of Horrors (Assistant Choreographer) and Ten Tiny Dances (Choreographer). Bria is currently a second-year MFA dance candidate at The University of Alabama.

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 Anne Marie Seibel, VP of Legal Susan Stabler, VP/Secretary Valerie Thomas, VP of Strategic Planning Kam Patton, DCS President

Board Members Janet Lucas Beck Gary Bishop Richard Busby David Callaghan Steve Callaway Mark Castle Michelle Clemon Julie Coop Christopher Daniel Stacia Gaines Glenn Goedecke Alison Gorrie Monica Graveline Phyllis Hall John Harbert Rosa Hooper

Angela Jarrett Alesia Jones Scott Kappler Lynn LaRussa Maggie McDonald Allen Montgomery Samuetta Nesbitt John Pickering Carolanne Roberts Isabel Rubio Keelie Segars David Silverstein Shannon Smith Cary Wahlheim Foster Ware Rusty Yeager

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

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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 2021-2022 season as of Nov. 3, 2021.

President’s Circle Judy & Hal Abroms Alison & Jim Gorrie Kathryn & Raymond Harbert Susan & Dowd Ritter Producer’s Circle The Bunting Family Carlo & Dianne Joseph Dianne & Bill Mooney Director’s Circle Anonymous Gail & Jeffrey Bayer Louise H. & John G. Beard Maggie & Will Brooke The Drummond Family Betsy Faucette Sheryl & Jon Kimerling Patty McDonald Ginger & Lane Milam Mouron Family Foundation Susan & David Silverstein Cheryl & Sam Upchurch Nancy & Alan Watson Founder’s Circle Tracey & Rich Bielen Nan Broughton Steve Callaway & Keith Pennington Jordan Fisher* Lisa & Rad Gaines Phyllis & David Hall Robert Hill & Stephen Dickerson Ken Jackson David Reese Bee & Ed Robinson Jason Rose John & Deborah Sellers Sharon & Bob Suellentrop Sara & Logan Taylor Susan & Hugh Thomas Phyllis & Larry Wojciechowski Proscenium Circle Roberta & Jim Atkinson Connie & Cecil Bostany Barbara Brewster Todd & Kris Glassford Glenn Goedecke Nancy Goedecke Teri & Geoff Hamilton Amy & John Johnstone Drs. Rupa & Dave Kitchens Mary & Chris Kramer Cele & Allen Montgomery Kam & Joe Patton Elizabeth & Andrew Pharo Dr. & Mrs. Randall Richardson Jim & Eva Robertson Leigh Robinson

Dr. Steven Rowe & Anne Marie Seibel Keelie & Scott Segars Dorinda Smith Tom & Mary Ann Somers Nancy Walburn Brunson White & Dell Witcher Mr. & Mrs. Russell Yeager Ensemble Circle Harry H. Bayer Janet & Cary Beck Gary E. Bishop Drs. Tamilane & Francois Blaudeau Angie Blaudeau & Gustavo DuBois Nanci & Steve Chazen Michelle Clemon Lisa & Gordon Connor Betsy & Joe Cooper Janis C. Cordell Stacia & Matt Gaines Joyce & Scott Haven Rosa Hooper Jennifer & Kevin Jaquess Darryl & Alesia Jones Sara & Kyle Kinney Dr. & Mrs. Wade Lamberth Steve & Miyuki Marriott Katie Bee & Seton Marshall Maggie McDonald Samuetta Nesbitt Jennifer & John Pickering Karol & Ted Poczatek Jim & Suzy Purvis Susan & Lee Reeves Karen & Alan Register Robert Raiford & Zane Rhoades Francis & Margaret Rushton Ken & Fonda Shaia Sharon & J.L Shaia Dr. Chandler & Jane Paris Smith Stan & Susan Stabler Dr. Timothy & Carol Stettheimer Dr. Steven Thomas & Valerie Collins Thomas Douglas C. Tilt, M.D. Karyn & Brent Uptain Rachael & Catherine Gail Upton Shellie & Darrell Vines Cary Tynes Wahlheim Footlights Circle Shanne Adams Beth & Charles Allen Lynn & Harriette Brandon Jane Killian Ricki & Dr. Lanning Kline Susan Markem Betty & John McMahon Dr. David & Daniella Pigott Patricia & Richard Sprague Teresa & John Yow

Star Quality Circle Tara & Jim Bryant Carol W. Butler Jeff DeGarmo Jessica & Kevin Garrison Troy & Ann Haas Martha & Chervis Isom Diane & John North Shea Richardson Pitts Connie & Marshall Urist Nicholas White Action Circle L. Ajluni Susan Andrews* Kathryn & Richard Blackwell Chris Campanotta Lindsey & Lewis Chitwood Kathy & Cary Cowart Fred K. & Denise I. Cypress Ronald Davidson Susie Denson Lindsay & David Diaz Scott Wells Ford Stan & Sherrie Forehand Linda Griggs Terry Hall Peggy & Roy Harrell Keith Harrison & Mike Dorris Jenny & Dave Hester Susan & Barry Koretzky Beverley & Larry Krannich Stephanie & Matthew Lepore Bob & Pam Patterson Norma Starr & Mitchell Schneidkraut John & Edwina Taylor George & Jenny Thagard Laura Lee Vann Michael & Kate Walker Sue & Bill White Lowell & Gloria Womack Lights Circle John Ambrose & Jeff Davis - RE/MAX Southern Homes Daphne Arnold Diane & Marvin Broome Shirley & Bob Brown Tracey & Dennis Cameron Scottie Caldwell Tracey & Dennis Cameron Starla & Mark Castle Martha Chitwood Jim & Judy Cook Elizabeth Cornelius Kathryn DeCola & Marie Krchak Henry Delagarza Mary & Chuck Dunham Martha Echols Lyn & Ray Grant Betsy & Bill Gresham Tim & Cindy Harper Alicia Haynes

Dottie & Thomas Hoover Dr. & Mrs. William Hurd Sharon & Charles Hutchens Jim & Diane Jenkins Kenneth Jones Julie Koch Barton Lee Mary Lou & Milton McKissock Erin & Tommy McLeod III Candy & Ed Meyerson Karen Mitchell Susan & Alex Nading Randy & Janet Perry Marjorie Perlman Randy & Janet Perry Tonte Peters The Pollard Family Patricia Powell Lynn & Arie Raviv Anonymous Richard & Kristy Riley Judy & Jimmy Rotenstreich Marilynn & Earl Rothstein Lana & Stephen Royal Debra Rust Elizabeth Rowan Saunders Scotty & Stacey Stocks Terri Sullivan Carrie & Jared Thomas Stephen Todd & Ben Henry Sandra Turk Terri & Scott Vickers Linda Waldrup Holley Wesley Kathleen Wheaton Harriet & Jim Williams Sandra Wilson Nancy & John Woods

Ruby & William Heard Jan & Bob Henger Jenny Horton Hettie & Bill Johnson Martha Johnston Maria & Drew Kennedy Sandy & Wayne Killion Betty Law Ken Lloyd Debbie Long Della Lynam Patricia Lyons Irene MacDonald Walter Maddox Lynn Mitcham Burdette Payne Lisa & Michael Perez Denise Perkins Brad Rankin Amy & Michael Saag Marianne & Werner Seibel Joyce & Maury Shevin Yolanda Sullivan Cathy J. Wheeler & David A. Tate Charles Tucker & Ron Garza Jonnie & Rich Venglik Carolyn Waguespack Marion Walker Liz & Tom Warren Mary Watkins Kathleen Wheaton Tim Wilkerson Julie L. Woodruff Gary Young In Memory of Marshall & Anne Adams- Shanne Adams In Memory of June Jaynes Garza - Henry Delagarza In Memory of Jeff Peacock- Barton Lee In Memory of Bozena Poczatek & Juan Carlos Cruz - Karol & Ted Poczatek In Memory of Emilia Zoe Turk - Sandra Turk In Memory of Dr. John A. Smith- Anonymous , Amy & John Johnstone, Gene Siegal, University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, UAB Department of Pathology

Friends Ruth Ann & Arthur Abbs Anonymous Kathleen Atchinson Michael Barnett Baxter Bowen Janet & Scott Brock Joyce Cattelane Laura Chappell Lynne & Walter Cooper Robert Cooper Robert Barnes & James Craft Russell Cunningham Diana & Hugh Davis Judee & Scott Evans Chris Fisher & Jonathan Markwood LaDonna & Randy Gibbs Chris Green Judith Hand Rona Harper

In Honor of Martha Elizabeth Allen (MEA) - Lynn & Harriette Brandon In Honor of John Dorsett- Dottie & Thomas Hoover In Honor of Deb Layman- Betty Steinmetz In Honor of Marjorie Perlman- Maury & Joyce Shevin In Honor of Nicholas W. White - Brunson White & Dell Witcher On Behalf of Emi Peters - Tonte Peters *Has given to the James Hatcher Founders Fund, RMT’s scholarship and financial aid program. (As of 11/3/2021)

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 Associate Director of Development, Elise Mayfield, at emayfield@redmountaintheatre.org or 205-324-2424.

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MUSICIANS Anthony Smith Nicholas Robertson Sallie White Naomi Fokkens Rob Alley Carlos Pino Taylor Propp Joe Cooley

Conductor/Keyboard I Keyboard II Reeds Violin Trumpet Guitar Bass Drums

PRODUCTION CREW Brian Haven David Reed Lucas Seven Emily Harris Ashley Cobb Abby Delaney Earle Heather Hood Megan Pecot Holly McClendon Naomi McClendon Lew Williams Nina Ballon Abigail Williamson Patrick MacDonald Caylin Cobb Anna Angeles

Assistant Stage Manager Stage Crew Stage Crew Carpenter Painter Painter Wardrobe Supervisor Dresser Wig & Makeup Wig & Makeup Assistant Light Board Operator Spot Light Operator Spot Light Operator Sound Engineer Sound A2 Sound A3

PRODUCTION STAFF Phil Richardson Roy Lightner Bradford H. Forehand Mandy Thomas David Cook Mackenzie Dunn Heather Hood Olivia Bowles Brad Cozby Lew Williams Anthony Smith Patrick MacDonald Caylin Cobb Shaylyn Rembert Laura Hicks Brian Haven Jessica Mathews Dustin Green

Director of Production Singh Associate Artistic Director Abroms Director of Education Technical Director Assistant Technical Director Costume Supervisor Wardrobe Supervisor Costume Assistant Resident Lighting Designer Light Board Operator / Electrician Music Supervisor Resident Sound Designer / Engineer Sound Technician Company Manager Resident Stage Manager Resident Stage Manager Props Supervisor Carpenter

PRODUCTION & DESIGN TEAM Red Mountain Theatre is a Tony Award-winning 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 part of the producting team for 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 Associate Artistic Director at RMT. He recently joined the Department of Theatre at the University of Alabama at Birmingham as an Assistant Professor. 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 (Music Director) Prior to his position at Red Mountain, 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, 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 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 non-profit: Project Grace Haiti (projectgracehaiti.com). Always a new adventure around the corner.

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Holly McClendon (Wig/Makeup Designer) – Holly 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 as Tosca and Romeo and Juliet with Opera Birmingham. When not doing makeup or making wigs she enjoys sewing, traveling, and chasing waterfalls.

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. Brad Cozby (Lighting Designer) has been a lighting/scenic designer and technical director for the last 16 years. He has worked across the United States as well as a short stint in Hong Kong. He has an MFA in Lighting Design from University of South Carolina and a BA in Theatre from Grand Canyon University. Some of his notable designs include: Matilda, Newsies, Smokey Joe’s Café, Macbeth, Stars in the Morning Sky, and Bloody, Bloody, Andrew Jackson.

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.

Laura Hicks (Stage Manager) is excited to be stage managing Holiday Spectacular this year! 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 stage management credits include You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Virginia Repertory Theatre), Glory Denied (Opera Birmingham), and 1776 (Virginia Repertory Theatre). Her favorite RMT credits are Fiddler on the Roof, Beauty and the Beast, and Smokey Joe’s Cafe. 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 Patron’s Heartstrings.

Patrick MacDonald (Sound Designer) Patrick 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.

Corporate & Foundation Sponsors 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 State Council On the Arts Brasfield & Gorrie The City of Birmingham Hearst Foundations Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Regions Bank Producers Circle Alabama Power Alabama Power Foundation Altec/Styslinger Foundation Bank of America Foundation/Merrill Lynch BAM! Books-A-Million Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation Jemison Investment Co., Inc. Protective Life Corporation Vulcan Materials Company Wells Fargo Foundation

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Capital Campaign DONORS Kathryn Harbert, Capital Campaign Chair/ RMT Past President John Turner, Regions Bank/Co-Chair Tim Vines, BCBS of Alabama/Co-Chair Jim Gorrie, Brasfield & Gorrie/Co-Chair Innovator Judy & Hal Abroms Kathryn & Raymond Harbert Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Regions Bank Investor Alabama Power Foundation Altec/Styslinger Foundation Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Mike & Gillian Goodrich The Hugh Kaul Foundation Luke 6:38 Foundation Protective Life Corporation Regions Foundation Vulcan Materials Company Leader Alabama Power Derry & Peter Bunting The Daniel Foundation of Alabama Nancy Dunlap & John D. Johns Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation Alison & Jim Gorrie Lynn & Benny LaRussa Robert R. Meyer Foundation Lisa & Charlie Miller Mouron Family Foundation Susan & Dowd Ritter Johnny & Carolanne Roberts Margot & Gates Shaw Wittichen Supply Company, Rheem Air Conditioning, and Fujitsu General

Rebecca O. Haines Phyllis & David Hall The Joy & Bill Harbert Foundation Ronne & Donald Hess Foundation Jefferson County Commission Dianne & Carlo Joseph Michael & Karen Luce The McKinney Foundation Gloria Narramore Moody Foundation/ Susan & Hugh Thomas Dianne & Bill Mooney Jean & John Oliver Penny & Ruffner Page Marian & Steve Phillips Karen & Joel Piassick Jean Shanks/ Jean Steinschneider Shannon Smith Family The Merrill Stewart Family Genie & Mike Thompson The Thompson Foundation Cheryl & Sam Upchurch Carole & Jim Waitzman

Benefactor Gail & Jeffrey Bayer Family Fund BBVA John & Rosemary Brown Family Foundation Mary Kathryn & Jack Bryant Steve Callaway & Keith Pennington Daniel Corporation Kathryn & Doug Eckert Kelly & John Harbert Margaret & Holman Head Maynard Cooper & Gale Underwriter Heather & Phillip McWane Anonymous Carol E. Medders Balch & Bingham, LLP Kate & Claude Nielsen Louise H. & John G. Beard O’Neal Industries Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company Carolyn & Will Ratliff Brasfield & Gorrie Renasant Bank Charles & Estelle Campbell Foundation Robert Raiford & Zane Rhoades Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Bee & Ed Robinson Denise & William Dow Jeanne & Mabry Rogers EBSCO Industries, Inc. Barbara & Stuart Royal Encompass Health Corporation Susan & David Silverstein Lisa & Alan Engel Lynne & Steve Spencer Family 27 Joan & Stan Starnes Betsy Faucette Frances & Miller Gorrie Lora & Bill Terry CONT. PG. 36

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UAB School of Medicine Anne & Mike Warren Wells Fargo Foundation Wiggins Childs Pantazis Fisher & Goldfarb, LLC Creator Anonymous Janet & Cary Beck Nina & Ken Botsford Tracy & Al Cohn Susan Curtin Mallie Ireland & Stewart Dansby Debby Davis Denson/ Patsy Davis Dreher The Drummond Family Lisa & Rad Gaines Monica & Jeffrey Graveline The Hackney Foundation Mary & Victor Hanson Pat & Patti Henry Ted & Shannon Holt James Milton & Sallie R. Johnson Foundation Walker & Bill Jones Junior League Choral Group

Mayer Ginger & Lane Milam Jay & Melanie Nichols Mr. & Mrs. Craft O’Neal Kam & Joe Patton The Rafield Family The Kim & Sue Ratliff Family Fund Scott & Cameron Vowell Phyllis & Larry Wojciechowski Collaborator Alabama State Council on the Arts AT&T Tracey & Rich Bielen Daniel & Brooke Coleman Anne & Rob Couch Keith Cromwell Debbie & David Donaldson Andrew Duxbury Bing Edwards Mary Kathryn & James W. Emison Drs. Andre Ferreira & Andrea Nunes IBERIABANK (a division of First