Once Program by Red Mountain Theatre

Welcome As we anticipate the run of this beautiful show, there are so many things about it to love. The Award-winning music – the actors are also the musicians! The cozy Irish pub – what setting could be more fun! The poignant story – two lives intersecting for just long enough to leave an indelible mark on the other. If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that we all matter to each other. Everyone leaves an imprint on others whether they intend to or not. At RMT, we want to be intentional and consider you family whether you’ve been highly involved for years or entered our doors today for the first time. Our deepest hope is that every aspect of your experience – from parking lot to curtain call - is welcoming and memorable. Perhaps you leave inspired to pay it forward in your own unique way – and to come back for more! Before you know it, the summer will be here, and we’ve got two blockbusters in the wings for you – Kinky Boots & Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Plan now to bring your friends and family for a fun-filled, feel good time! There are few joys like live theatre, and we can’t wait to share every moment with you!

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21-22 SEASON SPONSORS

With every opening night, with every great performance and with every curtain call an investment has been made in hard work and dedication.

HMC is proud to celebrate this season with Red Mountain Theatre, Birmingham’s home for theatre arts and education.

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Lajuana Bradford, Board of Directors, President Keith Cromwell, Executive Director and show sponsors The Drummond Family, Kathryn & Doug Eckert, Jean & John Oliver Karen & Joel Piassick, The Stewart/Perry Company, United-Johnson Brothers

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ONCE

Book by Music & Lyrics by ENDA WALSH GLEN HANSARD & MARKÉTA IRGLOVÁ Based on the Motion Picture Written and Directed by JOHN CARNEY

pecial Thanks Orchestrations by Martin Lowe Originally Produced on Broadway by Barbara Broccoli John N. Hart Jr. Patrick Milling Smith Frederick Zollo Brian Carmody Michael G. Wilson Orin Wolf The Shubert Organization Robert Cole, Executive Producer in association with New York Theatre Workshop Once was originally produced Off-Broadway at the New York Theatre Workshop in December 2011, Jim Nicola, Artistic Director, William Russo, Managing Director Once was originally developed at the American Repertory Theater, Cambridge, Massachusetts, in April 2011 Diane Paulus, Artistic Director, Diane Borger, Producer

Directed by Roy Lightner

Assistant Director Cooper Ellis

Musical Direction Anthony Smith

Costume Design Heather Hood

Lighting Design Brad Cozby

Sound Design Patrick MacDonald

Resident Stage Manager Brian Haven

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

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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 Kristen Campbell (Girl) Kristen is overjoyed to be back at RMT. She was most recently seen in RMT’s Parkside Concert Series, Holiday Spectacular, and My Fair Lady as Eliza Doolittle. Kristen is honored to be the wife of Jon Campbell and mom to her 19-year-old twins, Sam and Rose. A huge thank you to Keith and Roy for believing she could be a part of this iconic and heartwarming story. All glory to God. Matthew J. Staley (Guy) is thrilled to be making his Red Mountain Theatre debut. National Tour: Once (Eamon, Guy u/s). Cruise Ship: Blitz/ Soul of the City (Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line). Regional: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, The Spitfire Grill (Oregon Cabaret Theatre), Million Dollar Quartet (Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre), Timestep (Broward Stage Door Theatre), Smoke on the Mountain (La Comedia Dinner Theatre), Man of La Mancha (The Princeton Festival). Matthew is originally from New Jersey. BFA, Rider University. Instagram: @mattjstaley If you or someone you know relates to this story, and struggles with mental health issues, you are not alone. National suicide prevention hotline: 800-273-8255, or consider reaching out to inclusivetherapists.com for support that is tailored to you. For Mariah, miluji tebe. Nick Stokes (Eamon) is a graduate of the University of Montevallo. Falc ‘em up! He graduated in 2016, with some of his favorite credits being Russ in CLYBOURNE PARK, Rocky in ROCKY HORROR SHOW, and Cinderella’s Prince in INTO THE WOODS. He has worked regionally at such theaters as Midtown Arts Center in Ft. Collins, CO, and Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown, PA. He was last seen on stage in BCT’s production of

the LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD, ‘thinking he could’ as much as anyone. Outside the theatre, he plays lots of board games and takes long walks with his dog. Davis MacLeod Haines’ (Andrej)* 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! Morgan Tapp (Reza) is delighted to be making her debut with Red Mountain Theatre! Originally from St. Petersburg, FL, Morgan is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major and English Literature minor at UAB. Previous UAB credits include: Godspell, Hair (Crissy), and The Secret Garden (ensemble). She is so grateful to be a part of this story and would like to give thanks to her friends and family for their constant love and support. Blaze on! Dennis McLernon (Da) is a Professor of Theatre at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is delighted to be making his Red Mountain Theatre debut in the musical Once! Dennis has appeared on professional and university stages in a variety of roles including Ebenezer Scrooge in “Scrooge The Musical”, Cladwell in “Urinetown”, and Mr. Applegate (The Devil!) in Damn CONT. PG. 10

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Yankees. Also proud to have appeared in the title roles as King Lear and Macbeth, as well as Prospero, Malvolio, Robert in Proof, and the Father in Eurydice. Dennis has received national recognition from The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in the areas of Teaching (2007), Directing (2008) and Acting (2010). He has been awarded KCACTF “Excellence in Directing” for his UAB productions of Rabbit Hole, A Streetcar Named Desire, In The Blood, The Piano Lesson, The Seagull, Falsettos, The Glass Menagerie, and Hay Fever. Regina Harbour (Baruska) is excited to delve into this new musical. Regina was most recently seen by RMT audiences in this fall’s Back to Broadway revue. Previous RMT shows have been Memphis the Musical, The Secret Garden, Oliver, and Les Miserables. Some of her favorite roles elsewhere have been as Mother Superior in The Sound of Music, Mrs Potts in Beauty and the Beast and the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella. Will Carter (Svec) OffBroadway: Brotherhood as Dean, Off-Off Broadway: Absolutely for NYC Women’s Works Festival, After Zooey as Robbie. TV and Film: Syfy Network series Happy! as Benji Peters starring Patton Oswald. Will graduated from Abilene Christian University with his BFA in Theatre. Will would like to thank his wife, Faith, his family, and his friend Brynn Smith for their support. Lilly Marie Garrison (Ivanka) is a fourth grader at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge. She is very excited to play the role of Ivanka in Once! She is a member of the Red Mountain Theatre Performing Ensembles along with her older brother, Chambers. Her past productions include

Frozen (Virginia Samford Theater) and Seussical and most recently flying through the air as the Star in the finale of Holiday Spectacular (RMT). In her free time, she enjoys being on her school Broadcast Team as well as playing with her three big brothers. She is so thankful to all of the RMT staff for this wonderful opportunity. She also wants to thank her family for their unending support and love. Cody Taylor (Bank Manager) Originally hailing from Lexington, KY, Cody is an actor, musician, and clown/physical comedian, who holds a B.F.A. in physical theatre from Coastal Carolina University, in association with the Accademia dell’Arte in Arezzo, Italy. Some of his most recent credits include: Mr. McQueen in “Urinetown” (Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol); Peter/Edmond/Aslan/Tumnus/Beaver in “The Lion, the witch, and the Wardrobe” and the Prince/Sea Witch/Grandmother in “The Little Mermaid” (Lexington Children’s Theatre); four seasons with the “Unto These Hills” Outdoor drama; Robert Armin in “Equivocation” (Athenswest Theatre). He’s also worked extensively with the National Theatre for Children, the Appalachian Shakespeare Center, Murder and Merriment Theatre Company, Skylight Empire Entertainment, and the Sterling Renaissance Festival in NY. Cody would like to thank his family for their undying support, as well as to wish his mother a happy and well-deserved retirement. Elleon Dobias (ExGirlfriend) Born and raised in Colorado, Elleon’s work as an actor, musician, and writer has taken her to a variety of venues, and she is grateful to add Birmingham to the list. Her favorite credits include the National Tour of Once (Apex Touring), Indecent (Victory Gardens), Haymarket (Underscore Theatre), The Beethoven Concert Series (Chicago Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra), A Christmas Carol (Denver Center for the Performing Arts), and multiple roles as a resident company member

with the American Shakespeare Center. Aside from performing, you can usually find Elleon hiking, drawing, or melting Junior Mints into hot popcorn. She hopes you enjoy the show!

and productions with Everblue Arts. She is also SAFD certified in four different weapons. Some of her favorite recent roles include Cathy in The Last Five Years, Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, Woman 1 & 2 in Songs for a New World, Narrator in Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical and Fantine in Les Miserables.

Kyle Dean Steffen* (Billy) is excited to make his Alabama theatre debut in Once. He has appeared in numerous plays and musicals regionally. Favorites include Freddy in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Henry award nom.), and Wessex in Shakespeare in Love. Kyle is currently an Instructor of Theatre at Snead State in Boaz, AL and spends his free time entertaining his dog with his beautiful wife, Kelli. MFA: University of Houston. Proud AEA Member.

Anastas Varinos (Dialect Coach / Swing) is thrilled to be back up on stage at Red Mountain Theatre, where he also serves as Academy Manager. RMT: Back to Broadway, Roaring Twenties, 13 The Musical. Selected regional credits: Little Shop of Horrors, Newsies, Hello Dolly and the world premier workshop production of Steven Sater and James Bourne’s Murder at the Gates. He is a proud graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts. “Endless gratitude to Roy and Anthony. Love to my boyfriend, Will: my biggest support system.” @anastasvarinos

Alexander Horn (Emcee) is a graduate of Auburn University where he studied creative writing and theatre performance, and is a longtime resident of beautiful Birmingham. He enjoys long walks with his dog, Olivia, and playing bass for numerous punk, funk, and rock bands around the city. His hair care routine is a closely guarded secret that he’ll reveal only if you bring him hot chocolate on a full moon. He hopes you enjoy his first appearance with Red Mountain Theatre, and that it inspires you to be spontaneous, to never lose hope, and to live life with an open heart!

Olivia J. Vaughn (swing) is ecstatic to be returning to RMT this spring! She is a performer from Decatur, Mississippi. She recently graduated from University of Mobile with her Bachelors of Music and Masters of Arts both in Musical Theatre under the training of Dr. Maryann Kyle and Stewart Hawley. In addition to her collegiate work, she has trained and worked with Broadway’s own, such as Joseph Spieldenner and Jason Forbach, as well as industry professionals/mentors Dorothy Savage and Elyn Collier through programs

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Act 1 Leave…Guy Falling Slowly…Guy & Girl North Strand…Ensemble The Moon…Andrej…(As Ensemble) Ej Pada Pada …(Ensemble) If You Want Me…Guy, Girl, Ensemble Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy…Guy Say It To Me Now…Guy Abandoned In Bandon…Bank Manager Gold…Guy& Ensemble 15 min Intermission Act 2 Sleeping…Guy When Your Mind’s Made Up…Guy, Girl, Ensemble The Hill…Girl Gold (A Capella)…Company The Moon…Company Falling Slowly (Reprise)…Guy, Girl, Ensemble

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 March 10, 2022.

President’s Circle Judy & Hal Abroms Alison & Jim Gorrie Kathryn & Raymond Harbert Susan & Dowd Ritter Nancy Watson 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 Chris Daniel Denise & William Dow The Drummond Family Betsy Faucette Ellie & Jordan Fisher* Rebecca O. Haines Sheryl & Jon Kimerling Ginger & Lane Milam Jean & John Oliver Karen & Joel Piassick Susan & David Silverstein Dora & Sanjay Singh Shannon Smith Cheryl & Sam Upchurch Founder’s Circle Tracey & Rich Bielen Nan Broughton Steve Callaway & Keith Pennington Lisa & Rad Gaines Phyllis & David Hall Robert Hill & Stephen Dickerson Ken Jackson Janet & Paul Kavinoky 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

Lajuana & Tony Bradford Barbara Brewster Wanda Elkourie Kari Gellinwater Todd & Kris Glassford Glenn Goedecke Nancy Goedecke Teri & Geoff Hamilton Joyce, Scott, & Eleanor Haven Amy & John Johnstone Corey & Scott Kappler Drs. Rupa & Dave Kitchens Mary & Chris Kramer Lynn & Benny LaRussa Cele & Allen Montgomery Gary Northrup & Dennis Syracuse 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 Michele & Richard Busby Paula & David Callaghan Nanci & Steve Chazen A. Michelle Clemon Lisa & Gordon Connor Betsy & Joe Cooper Janis C. Cordell Keith Cromwell Michael Ferguson Stacia & Matt Gaines Maura & Will Goodwyn Monica & Jeff Graveline Matt & April Harry Hilary & Stephen Hill Rosa Hooper Jennifer & Kevin Jaquess Mrs. Angela Davis Jarrett Darryl & Alesia Jones Sara & Kyle Kinney CONT. PG. 16

Action Circle L. Ajluni Susan Andrews* Kathryn & Richard Blackwell Karlyn Barker Chris Campanotta Lindsey & Lewis Chitwood Kathy & Cary Cowart Ronald Cromwell Karen Crowe Denise I. & Fred K. Cypress Ronald Davidson Torrey & Armand Dekeyser Susie Denson Lindsay & David Diaz Scott Wells Ford Sherrie & Stan Forehand Joseph Gonenc Linda Griggs Terry Hall Peggy & Roy Harrell Keith Harrison & Mike Dorris Nancy & Louis Heck Jenny & Dave Hester Dawn & Jay Higgenbotham Susan & Barry Koretzky Beverley & Larry Krannich Stephanie & Matthew Lepore Haley & Luke Montgomery Bob & Pam Patterson Tara & Mark Robertson Dr. Norma Starr & Mitchell Schneidkraut John & Edwina Taylor George & Jenny Thagard Laura Lee Vann Michael & Kate Walker Sue & Bill White Gloria & Lowell Womack

Dr. & Mrs. Wade Lamberth Miyuki & Steve Marriott Katie Bee & Seton Marshall Maggie McDonald Samuetta P. Nesbitt Kelly Page 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. Karen & Tommy Tynes Karyn & Brent Uptain Rachael & Catherine Gail Upton Janice & Selwyn Vickers Shellie & Darrell Vines Cary Tynes Wahlheim Footlights Circle Shanne Adams Beth & Charles Allen Lynn & Harriette Brandon Martha Johnston Jane Killian Ricki & Dr. Lanning Kline Susan Markem Betty & John McMahon Dr. David & Daniella Pigott Patricia & Richard Sprague Teresa & John Yow Eva Wilensky Jane S. Webb Star Quality Circle Kelly Allison & Marci Turner John Bierbusse Tara & Jim Bryant Carol W. Butler Lynn & Mike Crosson Jeff DeGarmo Jessica & Kevin Garrison Troy & Ann Haas Martha & Chervis Isom Margaret & Wesley Lee Diane & John North Shea Richardson Pitts Connie & Marshall Urist Leslyn Davie Weathers Nicholas White

Lights Circle Anonymous John Ambrose & Jeff Davis - RE/MAX Southern Homes Daphne Arnold Diane & Marvin Broome Sandy W. Brown Shirley & Bob Brown Scottie Caldwell Tracey & Dennis Cameron Mary Ellen & Bill Capps Starla & Mark Castle Martha Chitwood Joyce Coady Jim & Judy Cook Elizabeth Cornelius Kathryn DeCola & Marie Krchak Henry Delagarza Mary & Chuck Dunham Martha Echols Alexander Feldman CONT. PG. 18

Greg & Julie Foster Kenny C. Gannon Lyn & Ray Grant Betsy & Bill Gresham Rosalind & Dwight Griffin Tim & Cindy Harper Alicia Haynes Dottie & Thomas Hoover Dr. & Mrs. William Hurd Sharon & Charles Hutchens Lynne Hutton Diane & Jim Jenkins Kenneth Jones Linda Kicker Judith King Mary & David Kimerling Julie Koch James Krell Edward & Ruth Lamonte Barton Lee Emily & Travis McGowin Mary Lou & Milton McKissock Erin & Tommy McLeod III Candy & Ed Meyerson Karen Mitchell Doris & Eddie Nabors Susan & Alex Nading Karen & Jimmy Ogle Marjorie Perlman Randy & Janet Perry Tonte Peters The Pollard Family Patricia Powell Lynn & Arie Raviv Kristy & Richard Riley Sherri & David Romanoff Judy & Jimmy Rotenstreich Marilynn & Earl Rothstein Lana & Stephen Royal Debra Rust Elizabeth Rowan Saunders Lane S. Schmitt Joyce & Maury Shevin Linda Lucas & Dick Stanford Scotty & Stacey Stocks Terri Sullivan Carrie & Jared Thomas George Thompson Stephen Todd & Ben Henry Sandra Turk Linda Verin Terri & Scott Vickers Linda Waldrup Clark Watson Holley Wesley Kathleen Wheaton Harriet & Jim Williams Sandra Wilson

Nancy & John Woods Friends Anonymous Ruth Ann & Arthur Abbs Jim Anderson Kathleen Atchinson Michael Barnett Mindy & Dick Bodenhamer Baxter Bowen Bob Boylan Janet & Scott Brock Joyce Cattelane Laura Chappell Lynne & Walter Cooper Robert Cooper Robert Barnes & James Craft Russell Cunningham Robert Dabal Diana & Hugh Davis Margaret DeMarrais Judee & Scott Evans Chris Fisher & Jonathan Markwood Drew & Hannah Francis LaDonna & Randy Gibbs Chris Green Judith Hand Rona Harper Ruby & William Heard Jan & Bob Henger Jenny Horton Hettie & Bill Johnson Martha Johnston Maria & Drew Kennedy Sandy & Wayne Killion Betty Law Ken Lloyd Angela Lockhart Debbie Long Della Lynam Patricia Lyons Irene MacDonald Walter Maddox Lynn Mitcham Burdette Payne Lisa & Michael Perez Denise Perkins Karol & Ted Poczatek Brad Rankin Amy & Michael Saag Marianne & Werner Seibel Jo & Dave Self Joyce & Maury Shevin Bruce & Carleton Sokol Yolanda Sullivan Cathy J. Wheeler & David A. Tate Charles Tucker & Ron Garza Jonnie & Rich Venglik

Carolyn Waguespack Marion Walker Liz & Tom Warren Mary Watkins Debbie & George West Kathleen Wheaton Tim Wilkerson Jane & Brian Wilkinson Julie L. Woodruff Gary Young

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We always have room for more!

Call us at (205) 324-2424 to find out how your name can be added in support of RMT’s mission to transform lives through theatre.

In Memory of Marshall & Anne Adams - Shanne Adams In Memory of Chuck Catlett - Judith King In Memory of Sallye Beasley Davie - Leslyn Davie Weathers In Memory of June Jaynes Garza - Henry Delagarza In Memory of Mike McLeod - Karlyn Barker In Memory of Bill Mooney – Altec/Styslinger Foundation, John Bierbusse, Barbara Brewster, Sandy W. Brown, Ginny & Bill Bugg, The Bunting Family, Mary Ellen & Bill Capps, Patricia & Brian Carnahan, Jill Carter, Beth & Jeff Chandler, Elizabeth Davis, Margaret DeMarrais, Betsy Faucette, Joseph Gonenc, Rosalind & Dwight Griffin, Diane & Trip Griswold, Dawn & Jay Higgenbotham, Mary & David Kimerling, Emily & Travis McGowin, Jean & John Oliver, Lane S. Schmitt, Bruce & Carleton Sokol, George Thompson, The Thompson Tractor Company Foundation, Linda Verin, Patricia Whitt, Terry Woody, Diane & Michael Yapko In Memory of Jeff Peacock - Barton Lee In Memory of Bozena Poczatek & Juan Carlos Cruz - Karol & Ted Poczatek In Memory of Patty McDonald - Derry Bunting, Torrey & Armand Dekeyser, Carol Medders In Memory of Emilia Zoe Turk - Sandra Turk In Memory of Dr. John A. Smith - Anonymous, Kari Gillenwater, Nancy & Louis Heck, Frances & David Johnson, Amy & John Johnstone, Gene Siegal, University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, UAB Department of Pathology In Memory of Alan Watson - Clark Watson, Nancy Watson In Memory of Edie Wilensky - Eva Wilensky In Honor of Amaranth hostesses - Martha Chitwood In Honor of Martha Elizabeth Allen (MEA) - Lynn & Harriette Brandon In Honor of Steve Callaway & Keith Pennington - Haley & Luke Montgomery 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 Dr. Pia Sen & The Notinee Dance Company - Dora & Sanjay Singh 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 & financial aid program (As of 3/10/2022)

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.

PRODUCTION & DESIGN TEAM Enda Walsh (Book) is an acclaimed playwright, screenwriter and director. His recent work includes the play Arlington and the opera The Second Violinist which both premiered at the Galway International Arts Festival in 2016 and 2017 respectively. He also worked on the new musical, Lazarus, with David Bowie, which opened at New York Theatre Workshop in December 2015. Enda adapted and directed Max Porter’s Grief is the Thing with Feathers, which ran both in Glasgow and New York. His work has been translated into many languages and has been performed internationally since 1996. In 2014 he received an Honorary Doctorate from Galway University. Glen Hansard (Music and Lyrics) is an award-winning musician with a host of real-life songs and lilting vocals that reflect a passion for his diverse influences. Film: The Commitments, Once. Albums: Between Two Shores, This Wild Willing, Didn’t He Ramble, Rhythm and Repose, Strict Joy, the soundtrack of Once (Academy Award for Best Original Song, ‘Falling Slowly’; Olivier award for Outstanding Musical Contribution), The Swell Season, The Cost, Burn the Maps, Set List, For the Birds, Dance the Devil, Fitzcarraldo, and Another Love Song. Marketa Irglová (Music and Lyrics) is an Academy Award winning musician and actor born in the Czech Republic. Film: Once and Milluji tě Modře. Albums: Muna, Anar, The Swell Season, the soundtrack of Once (Academy Award for Best Original Song, ‘Falling Slowly’, Olivier award for Outstanding Musical Contribution), Strict Joy. John Carney (Motion Picture writer and Director) is a Dublin-based writerdirector who came to the world’s attention following the box office hit and critically acclaimed musical feature film Once, which garnered multiple Independent Spirit, Sundance and Raindance awards. Previously, John was a bassist in the Irish

rock band the Frames, where he met Glen Hansard. These musical roots continue to be evident in John’s work with his latest production, Can a Song Save Your Life?. Other projects include Dogs of Babel for David Heyman and Nathan Kahane starring Steve Carrell and a feature adaptation of M.R. James’s Casting the Runes for Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. 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. Roy Lightner (Director) is an awardwinning 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.

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Cooper Ellis (Assistant Director) Cooper is so excited to be taking part in her first production at Red Mountain Theatre! Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, she is currently a Junior at UAB pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre, studying both elements of performance and direction. Her previous directing credits include: Get Animated! Tour (AD), Godspell (AD), Ordinary Days. Enjoy the show! “ 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.

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 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. 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 CONT. PG. 26

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. The PNC Financial Services Group Regions Bank Robert R. Meyer Foundation Producers Circle Alabama Power Alabama Power Foundation Altec/Styslinger Foundation Bank of America Foundation/Merrill Lynch BAM! Books-A-Million Gloria Narramore Moody Foundation Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation Jemison Investment Co., Inc. Protective Life Corporation Vulcan Materials Company Wells Fargo Foundation Directors Circle BBVA Bruno Rumore Foundation Encompass Health Corporation Gratitude Foundation Hill Crest Foundation ITAC Jefferson County Community Service Fund Mouron Family Foundation Ratliff Charitable Foundation Shubert Foundation

Founders Circle Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company Bradley The Comer Foundation Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham The Huisking Foundation Independent Presbyterian Church Foundation James P. Raymond, Jr. Foundation Jefferson County Commission MedHelp Piper Foundation Quixote Productions The Roberts Organization Shipt South Arts United-Johnson Brothers Proscenium Circle Birmingham Business Resource Center ESS LIVE Design Group Support the Arts License Tag Fund Synovus Ensemble Chelsea Orthodontics Dance-N-Things Logista Solutions Publix Super Markets Charities (As of 3/10/2022)

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. 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.

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.

BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES We are proud to partner with the Red Mountain Theatre to empower artists through education, inspiration and creativity. Together we are building a stronger community through musical theatre.

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Capital Campaign DONORS Kathryn Harbert, Capital Campaign Chair 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

Frances & Miller Gorrie 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

Investor Alabama Power Foundation Altec/Styslinger Foundation Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama Mike & Gillian Goodrich The Hugh Kaul Foundation Luke 6:38 Foundation Protective Life Corporation 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 Conditioning, & Fujitsu General

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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 Heather & Phillip McWane Carol E. Medders Kate & Claude Nielsen O’Neal Industries Carolyn & Will Ratliff Renasant Bank Robert Raiford & Zane Rhoades Bee & Ed Robinson Jeanne & Mabry Rogers Barbara & Stuart Royal Susan & David Silverstein

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Lynne & Steve Spencer Family Joan & Stan Starnes Lora & Bill Terry UAB Heersink 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 Horizon Bank)

Cathy & Paul Friedman Penny & Mike Fuller Andrea & Kent Haines Steve Holmes & Will Donaldson Yin & Stanton Ingram Mrs. Angela Davis Jarrett Kassouf & Co., P.C. Janet & Paul Kavinoky Cornelia & Joe LaRussa LIVE Design Group Cathy & Tom Luckie Kathryn Miree The Piper Foundation Billy & Allison Pritchard The Register Family Security Engineers, Inc. The Shaia Family Robert & Lesly Simon

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You inspire the future we work to protect. 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.

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In Memoriam Bill Mooney RMT’s production of Once is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Lifetime Board Member and Past President, Bill Mooney. His unwavering support and incredible contributions to RMT will never be forgotten

PRODUCTION CREW Brian Haven Anna Angeles Kennedi Grant Michael Mercado Dustin Green Emily Harris Ashley Cobb Abby Delaney Earle Bethany Brown Heather Hood Olivia Bowles Holly McClendon Lew Williams Madi Carr Thomas Massey Patrick MacDonald Caylin Cobb

Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Deck Chief Stage Crew Carpenter Carpenter Painter Painter Painter Wardrobe Supervisor Costume Assistant Wig & Makeup Light Board Operator Spot Light Operator Spot Light Operator Sound Engineer Sound A2

PRODUCTION STAFF Phil Richardson Roy Lightner Shaylyn Rembert Brian Haven Laura Hicks David Cook Dustin Green Jessica Matthews Heather Hood Olivia Bowles Brad Cozby Lew Williams Anthony Smith Patrick MacDonald Caylin Cobb

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

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