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Welcome
We hope you’ll come along for our next journey with Once in April. Set in an Irish pub, you’ll discover another touching story and incredible music that will set your heart singing. Then the summer will bring us two blockbusters – Kinky Boots and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
Gratitude is often hard to find in times of stress and strain. And, boy, have we all been strained in the past two years. But as we envisioned, prepared, and now open this production of Once On This Island , we can think of no more fitting expression of our emotions. We are GRATEFUL! Grateful for this beautiful story, for talented artists who bring it to life, and for an audience eager to take it in. The joy and wonder that will take place in this marvelous space is a glorious payoff! Thank you for not only making it possible, but sharing the journey with us!
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(Based on the choreography of Ron Kellum)
Costume Design
Choreographer
Based Upon The Novel, “My Love, My Love“ By Rosa Guy
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND A Musical
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Once on This Island Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
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James P. Raymond Jr. Foundation The Huisking Foundation, Inc.
Holly McClendon
Keith Cromwell, Executive Director and show sponsors
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Special Thanks
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.
Originally Directed and Choreographed on Broadway by Graciela Daniele Playwrights Horizons, Inc. Produced ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Off-Broadway In 1990
Lighting Design
Brad Cozby
Originally Produced On Broadway By The Shubert Organization, Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. Suntory International Corporation and James Walsh, In Association With Playwrights Horizons
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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.
Jalyn Crosby (Ti Moune) is thrilled to be making her debut with Red Mountain Theatre. Jalyn is a junior BFA Theatre Major with a concentration in musical theatre at the University of Alabama from Montgomery. Previous UA credits include: Pippin (Leading Player), Shooting Star (Hope), Cotton Candy (Lily), and Pirates of Penzance (ensemble). Other credits include Four Little Girls (Addie Mae Collins) at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Jalyn is incredibly grateful for this opportunity and is delighted to tell this story.
Dorian Fomby (Daniel Beauxhomme) was born and raised in Anniston, Ala. He holds a BFA in Acting from Alabama State University. Dorian is a member of Delta Gamma Phi Theatre Fraternity Inc., Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. He is also the 2019 Broadway World, Best Actor In A Musical Winner for “Pharus” in Choir Boy. Previous roles include; Crowns (Man), Richard III (Earl Rivers/Stanley), The Color Purple (Harpo), Dreamgirls (C.C. White), The Piano Lesson (Doaker), RENT (Mark), Things Unsaid (Bill), Black Nativity (Joseph), Sanity (Devlin/Cory), Choir Boy (Pharus Young), and One In Two (Donte/#2). He is extremely excited to be making his Red Mountain Theatre debut.
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Caprenia Anthony (Papa Ge) is the Founder and Executive Director of WAVE, Inc., a not-for-profit organization with a mission to cultivate the talents and gifts of youth by encouraging them to tap into their creative abilities to promote greater selfesteem through Musical Theater, Dance, Acting (Commercials and Voice-over), Production, Modeling, Cheerleading, Dance and Pageantry. Caprenia has continued to captivate audiences on stage, headlining in Aida, Chicago, The Color Purple, Dreamgirls, Smokey Joe’s Cafe and Back to the Dream just to name a few. She has an accomplished resume of print, commercial, and voice-over credits to include work for newspapers, magazines and featured in promotional brochures, infomercials and training videos for banks, Hyundai, UAB, McDonald’s, Piggy Wiggly, Southwest Airlines and numerous others! Caprenia also directs, produces and choreographs events throughout the city. Thanks to my beloved family for their tireless support and to my little man Jerrell, who ignites my Love! Applause to RMTC and an amazing cast! Thank you for this opportunity.
CAST
Abijah Cunningham (Erzulie) 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
Jeremy Jefferson (Agwe) is a native of Birmingham and has been performing since he was young. He made his 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 was healed and came back to the theatre. Credits include Jesus Christ Superstar, Annie (Drake), The Producers, It Ain’t Nothin But The Blues, and Dracula (Harker) at VST.
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Tracy Winborn (Aska) 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 The Christmas Extravaganza. 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.
Kendyll Weeks (Andrea) is delighted to be making her debut with Red Mountain Theatre! Her favorite roles have been Queenie in Show Boat and the Witch in Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods while completing her undergraduate studies. She has a Musical Theater degree from Mississippi College, and is currently studying for her Masters of Social Work at Capella University. She is a middle school choral conductor by day, and also enjoys running her lifestyle and travel blog on Instagram @ kenwegonow.
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Terrance Campbell (Tonton Julian) is super excited to be returning to the RMT stage. Terrance is a graduate of UAB where he received his B.A in Theatre Performance and B.S in Biology. His recent performances include Choir Boy at Birmingham Black Repertory Theatre; Orlando Shakespeare productions of Twelfth Night, Shakespeare in Love, Luckiest People, It’s a Wonderful Life, and the world premiere of Showtime with Shakespeare, a kids’ hip hop musical; RMT productions of The Wiz, Dreamgirls, and Memphis; Freedom Riders a new musical in the New York Musical Theatre Festival; Th’ Burning in the New York Fringe Festival; Buried Child (Bradley); VST productions of Damn Yankees and The Producers; Urinetown the Musical; and many more. His gives his honor to God and his family for all the love and support.
Kendall T. Johnson (Armand)
Christina Morris (Little Ti Moune) is a fourth grade student at Midfield Elementary School and is thrilled to portray Young Ti Moune in the production of Once On This Island. She began performing with her amazing sisters (Sumaiyah, Mariah) in the Midfield Enrichment Program at the age of two. Productions have included roles in Annie, Grease, Peter Pan, Wiz Kids In Oz, Mary Poppins, Frozen (RMT) and Holiday Spectacular (RMT)!! Christina is very grateful
Juna Givhan (Mama Euralie) is a passionate performer and active member of the 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, Porgy and Bess (Moriah), and The Color Purple (Church Lady) Red Mountain Theatre. “Choose your dreams with care.” Juna is elated to be PERFORMING IN PERSON AGAIN, and is over the moon excited to be a part of RMT’s Once On This Island! HE who promised is faithful!
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.
to the staff at RMT for providing amazing opportunities to expand personal growth through the performing arts (RMT Previews)!! She would like to thank her mother, father, sisters and Ms. Rust for being so supportive and for providing unconditional love!
Halo Wheeler (Storyteller) 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,
Charlie Bryant III (Storyteller) is a native of Birmingham, Ala. He studies Liberal Arts Theatre at Lawson State Community College. He is very excited to be back at Red Mountain Theatre once again. The latest credits include Legally Blonde the Musical (VST), Porgy and Bess (RMT), Roaring 20s (RMT), and Spelling Bee (VST). Charlie gives thanks to all friends and family for their amazing support. His social media include Instagram: @iamcharliebryant Facebook: @ Charlie Bryant and Tik-Tok: @thecharliebryant Dominique Morriseau once stated, “Everyone deserves to have their story fully told.”
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.
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Jamorris Rivers (Storyteller) is Director and Choreographer for AROVA Contemporary Ballet. A native of Dadeville, Ala, he trained with Lynn Curtis and Mandy Moore in Opelika, Ala. 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 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.
Madison Sullen (Little Ti Moune) fell in love with musical theater after attending Broadway Bootcamp. She is excited to be making her debut with Red Mountain Theatre. She is 10 years old and enjoys dancing, playing the violin, and tennis.
Eboni Janaé (Storyteller) is originally from Toney, Ala. and a graduate of UAB’s BFA Musical Theatre program. Eboni began classical training in the arts at a young age. Studying violin, piano, and voice led her to the stage. Her recent credits include: Red Mountain Theatre’s 2021 Holiday Spectacular, Back to Broadway, The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess, and UAB Opera’s The Music Shop Opera. Eboni is thrilled to be working on Once on This Island with this amazing cast!
Jalen Kirkman (Storyteller) is a native of Florence, Ala. He is currently attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham as a Freshman in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Jalen’s recent credits include Jesus in Godspell (UAB), Jamie in The Last Five Years (The Ritz Theatre), and Phil in Almost Maine (Florence High School). Jalen is very excited to be working with Red Mountain Theatre for the first time!
Lily Cameron (Storyteller) is ecstatic to be a part of this production! This has been a dream show of hers for years. She is a junior at Shades Valley in the Jefferson County Academy of Theatre and Dance. After high school, Lily intends on majoring in clinical psychology with a focus in the performing arts. She has performed in other productions such as Raisin in the Sun, Wolves, and The Wedding Singer. In her free time, Lily enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
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Michael is thrilled to be back on stage at RMT. Favorite credits include: Sister Act (Pablo), The Little Mermaid (Flotsam), Legally Blonde (Nikos/Padamadan), The Color Purple (Ensemble). Thanks to Keith, and everyone at RMT.
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Taylor Brielle (On-Stage Swing) is thrilled to be working with Red Mountain Theatre. Currently, she is the vocal coach at Music For Kids and an Event Administrator at Freedom Line Tours in Birmingham. Her theatre acting credits include Chicago, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and Hair at the University of Montevallo, where she obtained her BFA in Musical Theatre. Behind the scenes, she has assistant directed One In Two at Birmingham Black Repertory Theatre, stage-managed The Light and His Shadow at Encore Theatre and Gallery and worked for stage crew on Beauty and the Beast, and Mamma Mia for Red Mountain Theatre. Taylor is at home in the theatre and is elated anytime she gets the opportunity to create and collaborate with other artists. “All dreams are within reach. All you have to do is keep moving towards them.” Viola Davis
Michael Charles (Storyteller) is a native of Birmingham, Ala. He attended The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where he was a double major in Theater & Dance. He’s been in a host of regional theater productions around the United States, a company dancer at AROVA Contemporary Ballet, a Production Cast Principal (SingerDancer) for Norwegian Cruise Lines, and an accomplished teacher and choreographer for various dance studios and performing arts institutions in the southeast.
Kynnedi Moryaè Porter (Storyteller) is a recent graduate from The University of Alabama (BA Theatre Major, with a concentration in Musical Theatre)! Her professional credits include: Beauty and the Beast (Babette), The Color Purple (Nettie U/S), Jesus Christ Superstar (Dance Captain). She would like to thank her family and the entire creative team for all of the support! This show was a dream come true!
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Mayor Randall Woodfin
Alesia Jones
Honorary Board Members
Executive Committee Members
Rebecca Luker* Susan Ritter
ChristopherDavidRichardBishopBusbyCallaghanSteveCallawayMarkCastleMichelleClemonJulieCoopDanielStaciaGainesGlennGoedeckeAlisonGorrieMonicaGravelinePhyllisHallJohnHarbertRosaHooper
William Dow, VP of Finance
Selwyn Vickers Perry Ward
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Scott Kappler
Lajuana Bradford, President Janet Kavinoky, President-Elect Alan Register, Past President Kelly Allison, VP of Education Pam Cook, VP of Marketing
Anne Marie Seibel, VP of Legal Susan Stabler, VP/Secretary Valerie Thomas, VP of Strategic Planning Kam Patton, DCS President
Board Members
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Lifetime Board Members
Phyllis & David Hall
Angie Blaudeau & Gustavo DuBois Michele & Richard Busby
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 Jan. 21, 2022.
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President’s Circle
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Louise H. & John G. Beard Maggie & Will Brooke Chris Daniel
Dorinda Smith
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Elizabeth & Andrew Pharo
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Judy & Hal Abroms
Director’s Circle
Keith
The Bunting Family Carlo & Dianne Joseph Dianne & Bill Mooney
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Yeager
Producer’s Circle
Mary & Chris Kramer
Dr. Steven Rowe & Anne Marie Seibel Keelie & Scott Segars
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Jason Rose
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Ensemble Circle
Lynn & Benny LaRussa
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Founder’s Circle
Tom & Mary Ann Somers
Proscenium Circle
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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
Bria J. Tyner (Choreographer, Storyteller) is a native of Fairfield, Ala. 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.
Red Mountain Theatre is a Tony Awardwinning nonprofit organization committed to enriching the cultural landscape of Birmingham and beyond through unique, highquality 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.
Carlton V Bell II, (Associate Director, On-Stage Swing) is an overall curator & facilitator of artistic expression through multiple disciplines, primarily theatre & film. The artistic director of The Birmingham Black Repertory Theatre Company. Named AL.com’s #2 Entertainer of the Year of 2019, Birmingham Black Pride’s Entertainer of the Year, & the Director of the Decade for 2020 by Broadway World for their production of Choir Boy, by Tarell Alvin McCraney. www.carltonvbell.com ~ rep’d by Gill Talent Group.
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*Keith Cromwell (Director) Keith Cromwell brought 30 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 producing 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)
Anthony Smith (Music Director)
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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. 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 (Resident Stage Manager) Brian Haven is a Resident Stage Manager at RMT. He received a BS in Educational Counseling from Birmingham-Southern College and a 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Red Mountain Theatre continues to bring the best of both local and national talent to the Birmingham stage at our new Arts Campus conveniently nestled in the Parkside District in Downtown Birmingham. We are not only a source of incredible entertainment, we‘re also the perfect venue for your next event, whether you have 10 guests or 400! Complete with two theatres, a grand lobby with two full service bars, and multiple rehearsal rooms; we have the perfect space for any event.
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Learn performance skills (acting, dancing, singing) and life skills (creativity, collaboration, and confidence) during these exciting, week long classes.
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Come grow with us! Red Mountain Theatre is looking to grow our team! As a Tony Award winning Broadway Producer and more than 40-year-old regional theatre, RMT is seeking energetic and versatile individuals for numerous positions to support our mission of creating powerful theatre experiences that enrich, educate, and engage audiences – nourishing the human spirit, fostering valuable life skills, and cultivating a deeper sense of community.
Supervisor Marketing Manager Assistant stage manager Technical Director Lead Teaching Artist Development Manager To see a full list of open positions visit redmountaintheatre.org
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