Rodgers + Hammerstein’s
Music by RICHARD RODGERS Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II New Book by DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE Orchestration by DANNY TROOB MUSIC ADAPTION & ARRANGEMENTS BY DAVID CHASE
Director/Choreographer
KEITH PATRICK MCCOY Scenic Designer/Technical Director
Musical Director
Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
MATTHEW SWINDELL DEBBIE ANDERSON SANDY DAWSON
KRYSTAL KENNEL
Sound Designer/Audio Engineer
Props Designer
JULIANNE SLATON Stage Manager
REBECCA GOSSETT
PATTI FENZEL Assistant Stage Manager
MH HARRISON
CINDERELLA is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Jameelah Leaundra
Bekah Barrow
Kira Galindo
Blake Lowry
Nathan Haltiwanger
Megan Opalinski
Mielan Barnes
Rory Cabrera
Jay Glover
Alex Williams
Robert Taylor
Taylor Wright
Mariel Villarreal
Noel Lewandowski
Micah Courtland
Meagan Cascone
Carter Whiddon
Olivia Crouch
Ronnie Walker
Debrinja Watts
Roberto Mendez
Jake Daley
Courtlyn Holt
Kara Bibb
Ally Kaman
Camille Tyler
Sam Hinton
Benji Saxon
Shannon Litz
Toby Harris
Cassidy Fine
Jacob Edwards
Gavin Rakocy
Julie Penska
Jay Collins
CAST Ella...............................................................................Jameelah Leaundra* Prince Topher...............................................................Nathan Haltiwanger Madame...................................................................................Kira Galindo Gabrielle.................................................................................Bekah Barrow Charlotte................................................................................Mielan Barnes Marie.................................................................................Megan Opalinski Sebastian...................................................................................Blake Lowry Jean-Michel...................................................................................Jay Glover Lord Pinkleton.........................................................................Rory Cabrera Ensemble......................................................................................Jake Daley Ensemble.................................................................................Robert Taylor Ensemble/Topher understudy................................................Taylor Wright Ensemble.................................................................................Alex Williams Ensemble............................................................................Roberto Mendez Ensemble.............................................................................Carter Whiddon Ensemble...........................................................................Ronald Walker II Ensemble............................................................................Meagan Cascone Ensemble...............................................................................Debrinja Watts Ensemble....................................................................................Ally Kaman Ensemble.................................................................................Olivia Crouch Ensemble.............................................................................Mariel Villarreal Ensemble............................................................................Micah Courtland Ensemble.................................................................................Courtlyn Holt Ensemble.......................................................................................Kara Bibb Ensemble.........................................................................Noel Lewandowski Youth Ensemble Red.........................................Camille Tyler, Sam Hinton, Benji Saxon, Shanon Litz, Toby Harris Youth Ensemble Blue.....................................Cassidy Fine, Jacob Edwards, Gavin Rakocy, Julie Penska, Jay Collins *denotes member of Actor’s Equity Association
ORCHESTRA
Conductor..........................................................................Paul Vallaincourt Keyboard...........................................................................Tatiana Muzanov Bass......................................................................................Reginald Corbie Oboe..........................................................................Dr. Susan Tomkiewicz Clarinet....................................................................Christopher Whitehead Flute........................................................................................Corinne Veale Bass Trombone.........................................................................Lovrick Gary Trumpet 1...........................................................................Brandon Fortson Trumpet 2..............................................................................Harold Villalta
Horn 1.......................................................................Christopher Campbell Horn 2..................................................................................Britanny White Trombone................................................................................Masa Ohtake Violin 1....................................................................................Reisa Fukuda Violin 2......................................................................................Emma Jones Viola.........................................................................................Angie Bolivar Percussion..............................................................................Taylor Hudock Drums......................................................................................Carlos Ochoa Harp.................................................................................Maria Paula Loria
PRODUCTION Director/Choreographer.............................................Keith Patrick McCoy Musical Director................................................................Debbie Anderson Production Stage Manager..................................................Rebecca Gossett Scenic Designer/Technical Director................................Matthew Swindell Sound Designer/Audio Engineer..........................................Julianne Slaton Lighting Designer..................................................................Krystal Kennel Props Designer.............................................................................Patti Fenzel Costume Designer..................................................................Sandy Dawson Costume First Hand.........................................................Elizabeth Verslues Artistic Associate..............................................................Constance Tolbert Assistant Technical Director.......................................................David Jones Master Carpenter............................................................................Josh Teal Assistant Stage Manager..........................................................MH Harrison ASM Intern..............................................................................Liz Landeche ASM Intern...............................................................................Chelle Leary ASM Intern..............................................................................Dillon Power ASM Intern.......................................................................Kealan Neal-Farr Fly Captain…………................................................................Seth Wicker Crew............................................................Bethany Barnes, Alyssa Cooper Dressers...............................................................Kelli Leak, Melody Carter Spot Operators.........................................................Aaron Fell, Fane Foster House Manager............................................................Charlotte McShurley Security.........................................................................................Tim Wynn SPECIAL THANKS TO: Sun Skotzky of Lee’s Fabric David Rothchild of Rothchild Decorative Fabrics Jane Collins, Carla Stickles, Melody Carter, Stefanie Litz, and Jori Kent
Act One
Overture Prologue Me, Who Am I? In My Own Little Corner The Prince is Giving a Ball/Now is the Time Off to the Ball In My Own Little Corner (Reprise) Impossible It’s Possible Ridicule Ten Minutes Ago Ten Minutes Ago (Reprise) This performance will include one fifteen-minute intermission
Act Two
Entr’acte Stepsister’s Lament Call to Arms He Was Tall When You’re Driving Through The Moonlight A Lovely Night A Lovely Night (Reprise) Loneliness of Evening Announcing the Banquet There’s Music in You The Banquet Now is the Time (Reprise) King Topher Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful? Eight O’Clock and All is Well The Wedding (Finale) Bows Additional Lyrics by DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE, DAVID CHASE, and BRUCE POMAHAC
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inderella , a classic fairy tale, loved by adults and children of all ages, was first brought to life, by Rodgers and Hammerstein, as a live television broadcast, in 1957. To date, it is the only Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that was written for television. It was remade for television in 1965 and 1997, and adapted for several stage productions, it wasn’t until 2013 that it made its way to Broadway. Its debut featured a new book written by Douglas Carter Beane and is what the Springer Opera House brings to you, the audience, tonight. The Broadway version stays true to the classic story of a poor, mistreated, orphan girl who marries a prince, but adds some modern twists and turns along the way. Old favorites like “In My Own Little Corner” and “Stepsister’s Lament”, along with new ones like, “Me, Who Am I” and “Now Is the Time”, are sure to delight and entertain you. Cinderella has a modern script which provides characters with depth, including Cinderella, the prince, and even the stepsisters. The plot has been freshened, but Cinderella retains her time-honored generosity of spirit. Tonight’s production of Cinderella will give you an opportunity to understand and appreciate its lessons, about the power of dreams, love, acceptance, and kindness. A little kindness goes a long way, and no doubt Cinderella is a kind soul. Her kindness can make her seem like a pushover, but it takes a certain quiet strength to remain as kind as she does to others, be it elderly ladies who turn out to be fairy godmothers or defenseless animals. Cinderella’s kindness allows her to be selfless, to remain grateful and to appreciate others. The talent and dedication of the cast and crew at the Springer Opera House has always been amazing, and this year is no exception. Not only is it a visually beautiful show, but it is also charming and funny. It is my hope that you will not only rediscover the magic of Cinderella but find yourself cheering for Jean Michel and shedding a tear at the sheer beauty and message found in “There’s Music In You”. I am incredibly grateful to the entire team that has come together to present this show. Everyone has worked tirelessly, and we hope you enjoy it.
Keith Patrick McCoy
CAST BIOS +Mielan Barnes (Charlotte) is a Senior studying Theatre at Columbus State University. This is her Springer debut but you may have seen her in some of CSU’s productions including: Hairspray (Dynamite), The Children’s Hour (Agatha), Children of Eden (Eve), Skeleton Crew (Faye), and For Colored Girls (Lady in Red). She would like to thank her friends and family for their continuous support and love.
graduate of Westminster College of the Arts at Rider University. Some of his other favorite roles include Oh, What A Night! (Frankie Valli), Wedding Italiano Featuring Frankie Avalon (Johnnie Champagne / Frankie Avalon Backup Singer, Grease (Danny Zuko / Teen Angel / Vince Fontaine), Busch Gardens Williamsburg, The Gift Of Harmony (Peter / Norm). EMC. RoryCabrera.com
Bekah Barrow (Gabrielle) is no
Meagan Cascone (Ensemble) is very excited to be performing in her second show at The Springer Opera House, first show on the main stage! She has spent the past year working in a variety of areas at The Springer. She teaches for The Academy, is a specialist for the PAIR Program, and has spent quite a bit of time backstage. Most recently, she performed in Evita. She can’t wait for you to experience this show full of endless possibilities!
stranger to the Springer stage. She was an academy student and continued on to perform in thirteen different productions with the Springer Opera House. Some of her favorite roles include: The Ugly Duckling in Shrek, Silly Girl in Beauty and the Beast, and an Acid Freak in Tommy. Bekah would like to thank her husband for the countless amount of support and the Springer Opera House for giving her the opportunity to do what she loves. +Karastyn Bibb (Ensemble) is very excited to be performing in her debut show at the Springer. She is a sophomore at Columbus State University majoring in BFA Theatre Performance with a minor in dance. She recently was seen on the MainStage in Legally Blonde (Ensemble/Dance Captain) and Corduroy (Lisa). Other favorite shows of hers include Paradise Blue (Pumpkin) and Doors (Helen). Karastyn would like to thank her wonderful friends and family for their support and endless love. Rory Cabrera (Lord Pinkleton) is excited to be back for his second production at the Springer! You may have also seen him in Evita as Augustin Magaldi. He is a BM Music Theatre
Jay Collins (Blue Team) is a seventh grader at Lee-Scott Academy where he is very active with his school drama department and Auburn Area Community Theatre. Jay’s favorite roles include Bruce in Matilda,The Mayor in Suessical, jr., Mr. Lambchop in Flat Stanley and Jimmy in The Miracle Worker. This will be Jay’s first Springer production, although he has attended two summers at the Springer Theatre Academy. Jay is very excited to be a part of the Christmas show tradition at the Springer, and would like to thank his family and friends for all their support. +Micah Courtland (Ensemble) is thrilled to make his mainstage debut at the Springer. He is currently a freshman at Columbus State University studying Theatre with a minor in Dance. Some of his credits include A Chorus Line (Al Deluca), You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Schroeder), and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Captain Phoebus de
Cassidy Fine (Blue Team) is thrilled to be performing in her 2nd show at the Springer. She is currently a Junior at Columbus High School. Cassidy has been involved at the Springer since she was five, and has just gotten involved in the shows. Her first Springer role +Olivia Crouch (Ensemble) is excited was Fiona in Amazing Grace. Some of to be returning to the Springer for her her favorite roles would include Lucy third show. You may have previously Van-Pelt in You’re a Good Man Charlie seen her in Elf (saleswoman) or Evita Brown, Village Woman in Fiddler on the (aristocrat). Orher favorite credits of Roof, and Party Girl in the Nutcracker. hers include Crazy for You (Lottie Child), Cassidy would like to thank her Parents, Knickerbocker Holiday (Nell), Godspell Sister, and Friends for their endless love (Anna Maria), and Mary Poppins and support. She hopes you love the (Banker). She would like to thank her show! friends and family for their constant love and support. She couldn’t have gotten Kira Galindo (Madame) loves playing this far without them. these wicked roles and is excited to make her Springer Opera House Jake Daley (Ensemble) is thrilled to debut. Kira has toured all over the U.S. be returning to the Springer as he performing and recently closed Bloody, joins the ensemble of Cinderella. Jake Bloody Andrew Jackson in Arizona; is a Michigan native and a graduate as the quirky, exuberant, Storyteller. of Oakland University’s BFA Musical Kira’s Favorite roles have been, Bunny Theatre Program. He most recently Sutherland in Hallelujah Girls, Woman appeared in Springer’s production of 3 in Grooving (a musical revue), Tina/ Chicago. Other previous works include: nun in Sister Act, Julie La Verne in Holiday Inn and Annie (Circa ’21 Dinner Show Boat, Rhetta Cupp from Pump Playhouse); A Little Night Music and Boys and Dinettes, Lexi Richards from West Side Story (Encore Musical Theatre Dixie Swim Club, Maleficent in Sleeping Company); A Chorus Line and Little Beauty, Scurry Dog in How I Became A Shop of Horrors (Huron Playhouse); Hair, Pirate, and Sally in Burt and Me. Kira has The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, BA in Performance from University of Fiddler on the Roof, and Hello, Dolly! Wyoming. She has opened in Las Vegas (The Barn Theatre). Follow him on social at the MGM Grand, and performed media @livingdaley. Love to Mom and Off Broadway in NYC. Kira would like Dad, Alysha, Rachel, and Nate! to thank her family, friends, Mr. Mikus, her mentor General, and her Rocket Jacob Edwards (Blue Team) is excited Scientist fiancé, for all their advice, for his first production at the Springer. support, and love. “Third row aisle seat He is currently in the 11th grade at Mom, we are almost there.” Columbus High School. Some of his favorite roles include the Ensemble in Jay Glover (Jean-Michel) is a Phenix Bring It On! Also, the Barrio Ensemble in City native who earned his BFA in In The Heights. As well as Ensemble in Musical Theatre at the University of Medea, the Greek tragedy. Jacob would South Alabama. He’s been featured on like to thank his friends and family for stage at the Springer Opera House in the endless support. The Little Mermaid, Pilot; West Side Martin). Some of his favorite roles include Jack in Newsies and Effie from Dreamgirls. Micah would like tho thank his family and friends for always supporting him and loving him unconditionally.
Story; The Great Gatsby, Chester McKee; Sister Act; Tommy; Sweeney Todd; High School Musical, Billy; Madeline and the Gypsies, Ivan, and grew up in the Academy. He has also toured with Hampstead Stage Company, A Christmas Carol; Robin Hood and Springer Theatricals, Route 66. He would like to thank God, family, and friends for their love and support.
Cabaret (KitKat Girl) and at Carnegie Hall with the Schwob Singers in the upcoming Spring.
++Ally Kaman (Ensemble) is excited to be in her second Springer mainstage production. She graduated from CSU in May of 2018 with a BFA in Theatre Performance, and is currently the Director of No Shame Theatre at the Springer Opera House. Previous credits Nathan Haltiwanger (Topher) is include Spring Awakening (Wendla), thrilled to be making his Springer Opera Love’s Labour’s Lost (Princess), Hairspray House debut! A native of Setauket, (Brenda) and What The Butler Saw (Mrs. NY, Nathan received his BM in Vocal Prentice.) She would like to thank her Performance and Music Education from parents for all their endless patience, Ithaca College and his MM in Opera generosity, and love. and Musical Theatre Performance from Arizona State University. Regional *Jameelah Leaundra (Ella) is thrilled to credits include Freddie (My Fair Lady), be making her Springer Opera House Dr. Madden/Fine (Next to Normal), Mr. debut! She received her B.M. in Opera Mayor (Seussical), and Vocalist (Game Performance. Favorite Credits: Aida of Thrones Live Concert Experience). (AIDA), Ragtime (Sarah), Cinderella Nathan would like to thank his family for (Cinderella), West Side Story (Maria), supporting him, and, of course, Titus. Heathers (Heather Duke). Broadway World Denver Best Actress in a Musical Toby Harris (Red Team) is excited to be Aida. Lotte Lenya Talent Award and Hal back for his third main stage production Leonard Competition Winner. Thank you at the Springer. Toby thoroughly enjoyed to her family & friends for the constant being in The Little Mermaid and Evita. love & support! Some of his favorite roles at Family jameelahleaundra.com Theatre were Sid in Tom Sawyer and @jameelah.leaundra Charlie in Best Christmas Pageant Ever. He is an inventor, builder and loves the ++Noël Lewandowski (Ensemble) outdoors. is honored to be performing in her first production at the Springer. She Sam Hinton (Red Team) is an eighth received her master’s degree in voice grader at Rainey-McCullers School of the performance from Columbus State’s Arts and has been a Springer Academy Schwob School of Music and her student for four years. He is thrilled to bachelor’s degree in choral music be back at the Springer after appearing education from Troy University. She is in Jackie & Me and 101 Dalmatians. He passionate about opera, classical music appeared in The Poet and the Rent and theatre, and jazz. Noël would like to Sister Act at Rainey-McCullers School of thank God, her sweet husband, parents, the Arts. He hopes you enjoy the show! friends and voice teacher for all of their encouragement, love, and guidance! +Courtlyn Holt (Ensemble) is thrilled to be working with the Springer for the Shannon Litz (Red Team) is excited to first time. Her recent credits include be appearing in her first production at Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), Cendrillon the Springer. She is currently in the 11th (Cendrillon), Guys and Dolls (Hotbox grade in a dual enrollment program with Girl), and Speed Dating Tonight (Dater Liberty University. She would like to #4 & #50). She will also perform in thank her family, friends, and Springer
Julie Penska (Blue Team) is thrilled to be back for her second production at the Springer. She first appeared in ELF and she is super excited to be back on stage as part of the Cinderella cast. She is a sixth grader at Aaron Cohn ++Blake Lowry (Sebastian) is an Middle School, where she is involved actor, teaching artist, and Columbus in the drama club. Her interests include native making a return to the Springer theater, music, and choreographing stage for his 7th production. Blake dance routines. She would like to thank attended the Springer Theatre Academy her parents, grandparents, friends, and for 14 years and earned his BA in the entire cast and crew of Cinderella for Theatre Arts from Columbus State their love and support. University in 2017. He currently resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvnia. Much love Gavin Rakocy (Blue Team) is a fourteen to his Springer Family for welcoming him year old boy, who loves theater and back from the frozen North. music. Some of his previous shows include 13 The musical, Little Mermaid +Roberto Mendez (Ensemble) is Jr., Godspell Jr., Captain Louie, 25th ecstatic to be making his Springer Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, debut. He is currently a third year and more. This is Gavin’s first year at student at Columbus State University the Springer, and he loves learning and pursuing a BFA in theatre performance. being able to perform with his fellow He was last seen as Gregory in the latest actors on stage. He hopes you enjoy the production of R+J Theory. Some of show! his favorite credits include: Hanschen in Spring Awakening, Ritchie Valens in +Ronnie Walker (Ensemble) is a senior Buddy:The Buddy Holly Story, and Snail BFA performance major at Columbus in A Year with Frog and Toad. Roberto State University from Conyers, Georgia. would like to thank his parents for You may have seen him in r+j theory as supporting him in everything he does, the Nurse with the Muddy Water Theatre and he wishes that you all enjoy the Company. His other favorite shows show! he’s done with CSU include, One Man, Two Guvnors (Garreth), Legally Blonde Megan Opalinski (Marie) is ecstatic (Carlos), The Addams Family (Ancestor), to be making her Springer debut! Past James and the Giant Peach (Ensemble), favorites include: “Ensemble/Mother and Guys and Dolls (Ensemble). Ronnie Superior & Mary Lazarus cover” in the would like to thank everyone who National and International Tours of Sister inspired and encouraged him to be Act The Musical, “The Chaperone” where he is now and is excited for you in The Drowsy Chaperone, “Rosie” all to see him in his Springer Debut! in Mamma Mia!, “Earth Mother” in Menopause the Musical, “Vicki” in The Full Monty, “Jinx” in Savannah Sipping Benji Saxon (Red Team) is delighted Society, “Mother Abbess” in The Sound to be a part of his 3rd production at the of Music, “Penelope Pennywise” in Springer Opera House. He is currently Urinetown, Les Miserables, and The a senior at Columbus High School. Music Man. Many thanks to Keith and You may have seen him in previous her ever-supportive friends and family. productions such as Jackie & Me (Joey) Romans 8:31. Namaste. or Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Mike Teavee). Though he loves the stage he says that his favorite role so far staff for being supportive. Shannon would like to leave y’all with this: “May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.” - 2 Thessalonians 3:5
She Would Like to thank the Springer has been being the director of the CHS Improv Team. He would like to thank Ms. for this opportunity and her mother and Sally Baker for always believing in him and sister for their unconditional support! he hopes you enjoy the show! +Carter Whiddon (Ensemble) is excited to be performing in his first show here Robert Frederick Taylor (Ensemble) is at The Springer Opera House! He is honored to be returning to the beautiful currently a junior at Columbus State Springer Opera House this holiday University where he is majoring in season in Cinderella. Previous Springer Theatre and minoring in Dance and credit: Chicago (Fred Casely/Ensemble). Communications. He has volunteered Select Regional Credits: A Chorus Line (Greg), Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble), backstage for Mama Mia! and Chicago. Cabaret (Bobby, Two Ladies), My Fair Lady He also was an Assistant Stage Manager Intern for Elf The Musical. Carter would (Ensemble). BFA from Montclair State University. All my love and many thanks to like to thank his family , friends, and professors for their support! Enjoy the the Springer Opera House, Keith, Katie, show! my family and friends! For my Mother, Grandmother and Ree. IG: @robertftaylor +Alex Williams (Ensemble) is a senior at Columbus State University. His Camille Tyler (Red Team) is a Junior at Harris County High School, and this marks previous Springer credits include Evita her second Springer production. She has and Chicago. He would like to thank actively participated in theatre for the past God, his family, and friends for all of their support throughout his acting five years. Some favorite roles include James and the Giant Peach, Jr. (Ladybug), career so far. Let’s wish him well tonight and in the future. The Edge of Peace (June), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Trixie), The Addams Family Taylor Wright (Ensemble/Topher U.S.) (ancestor), Frozen, Jr. (Middle Elsa) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling A proud native Floridian, Taylor is thrilled to make his Springer Opera Bee (Marcy). Camille thanks her family House debut with this magical crew! and friends for supporting her and her Graduate of Rollins College with a Music love for theatre. degree in Vocal Performance, recent Mariel Villareal (Ensemble) is thrilled to credits include Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly! (Annie Russell Theatre), Man in make her Springer debut in Cinderella! Yellow Hat in Curious George (Orlando She is an Atlanta native and graduate of Repertory Theatre), Aggie in Best Little.. Shorter University’s BFA Musical Theatre program. Favorite credits include Rebecca Texas (Totem Pole Playhouse) and Maximillian in Candide (The Viewpoints (Ms. Danvers), The Wedding Singer (Rosie), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream Collective). He has also worked as a singer with Norwegian Cruise Lines for (Titania). Mariel sends all her love and thanks to Jesus, her mom, and her sister. the Star, Sun and Sky ships. A warm thank you to everyone involved for Impossible things are happening every their support and teamwork on this day! Luke 1:37. production! www.taylorwrightactor.com +Debrinja Watts (Ensemble) is currently a Sophomore at Columbus State University, and is proud to be a part of her second Springer Production! She has also has performed as an ensemble in Evita, Lisa in the Veterans Spouse Project of I Will Wait, Julia Sullivan in The Wedding Singer and Jetsam in The Little Mermaid.
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The Georgia Repertory Theatre is a groundbreaking marriage between the Springer Opera House and Columbus State University Department of Theatre. The Georgia Repertory Theatre seeks to make CSU America’s First Choice in world-class theatrical training and boost the Springer Opera House into the top tier of American professional theatres. By combining the resources of the CSU Department of Theatre and the State Theatre of Georgia, the Georgia Repertory Theatre has become one of the most potent and unique performing arts institutions in the US. This alliance increases CSU’s capacity to expand enrollment and attract America’s best students while providing graduates with opportunities to transition directly to well-paid jobs in film, theatre and television. The CSU students performing onstage and backstage in this production have the unique benefit of working with professional theatre artists and technicians while they are still in college giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace once they graduate. + denotes current CSU students ++denotes CSU alum or faculty
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ORCHESTRA BIOS
Paul Vaillancourt (D.M.A) (Conductor) is Professor of Percussion at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. He has been a featured soloist at the Banff and Aspen Summer Music Festivals, Sound Symposium Music Festival in Newfoundland, with the National Arts Center and Ottawa Symphony Orchestras, the St. Petersburg Chamber Orchestra (Russia), the Guanajuato Philharmonic Orchestra in Mexico, the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, the Columbus Symphony, the CSU Philharmonic and CSU Wind Ensemble. He has performed all over the world with many contemporary music ensembles including the Zohn Collective, Bent Frequency, Sonic Generator, Furious Band, The Fountain City Ensemble and the piano/percussion duo, STRIKE with pianist Jeff Meyer. He performs regularly with the Columbus and Atlanta Symphony Orchestras. As pit orchestra director for the Springer Opera House, he has led productions of Shrek The Musical, Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, Beauty and The Beast, The Little Mermaid, Avenue Q, Sweeney Todd, Newsies, West Side Story, and Elf, The Musical. +Brandon Fortson (Trumpet 1) is a Senior Music Education major at the Schwob School of Music and will graduate with his Bachelors in December. He has plans to continue as a piano technician at Piano Perfect. He has played in other Springer productions, such as Chicago, Elf, and Dream Girls. Brandon would like to thank his teachers and his parents/family for supporting him and pushing him to be the very best. ++Dr. Susan Tomkiewicz (Oboe) has been performing with the Springer Opera House for the last 7 years. She is the English hornist and associate principal oboist of the Columbus Symphony and is Professor of Oboe at the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University. An active proponent of new music, Susan has
commissioned, premiered and recorded many new solo, electronic and chamber works for oboe and English horn by such composers as Brian Cherney, Brooke Joyce, Bruce Pennycook, Jeremy Baguyos, Fred Cohen, James Ogburn and Nathan Hudson. As a performing artist, Susan has been a recitalist in the United States, Japan and Spain and has also performed with a number of ensembles and productions across the country including the Springer Opera House, Omaha Symphony, Wicked, the Austin Symphony, the Maine Chamber Ensemble and the Bangor Symphony. ++Emma Jones (Violin 2) grew up in the city of Griffin, GA where she began the violin at age 6. She received her Bachelor’s in Music Performance at CSU’s Schwob School of Music. She currently studies at Schwob as a part of the Master’s degree program in Music Performance. She teaches violin at Everything Musical and the Koart Academy of Music at First Baptist Church in Columbus, GA. Emma would like to thank her family and friends for their constant support, and to show deep gratitude for all her teachers, especially Boris Abramov, Sergiu Schwartz, Betul Soykan, and Dawn Black, who helped develop her passion for sharing music with others and shaped her into the musician and person she is today. +Christopher Whitehead (Clarinet) is a clarinet player from Winder Georgia, and is working on his Music Performance degree at Columbus State University under the direction of Dr. Lisa Oberlander. He has performed with the Springer Opera House for the productions of West Side Story, Elf the Broadway Musical and Chicago the Musical on clarinets and saxophones. Reisa Fukuda (Violin 1) is a graduate student of Professor Sergiu Schwartz. She graduated from Haute Ecole de musique
de Laudanne site de Sion in Switzerland and Toho Gakuen school of music in Japan. She participated in international music festivals in La Folle Journée Japan, Salzburg and Bowdoin. She was a part of Orchestre de Chambre du Valais and currently she plays with Columbus Symphony Orchestra and LaGrange Symphony Orchestra, also solo recital in Tokyo,Japan. +Corinne Veale (Flute), a native of Augusta, GA, is currently pursuing her Masters of Music in flute performance at the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University. Corinne studies with Dr. Andrée Martin. In 2018, she earned a Bachelors of Music from Kennesaw State University. There, she studied with Christina Smith of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. In addition to performing in the Atlanta and Columbus areas, Corinne maintained an active and passionate flute studio in the Atlanta area. She would like to thank her family for their constant love and support. +Brittany White (Horn 2) has performed with multiple ensembles, including the Columbus Symphony and the Mississippi Wind Symphony. She performed as a soloist in the National Association of Composers United States (NACUSA) “New Music Across the South” tour in 2018. She is the brass division winner of the 2019 Georgia MTNA Young Artist competition. She received a B.M. in horn performance from the University of Southern Mississippi, and she is continuing her studies at the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University, Columbus, Ga. +María Paula (Harp) begun her studies in 2009 in the National Institute of Music of Costa Rica. Currently, she is a music performance harp major at Columbus State University.
+Carlos José Ochoa Jiménez (Drums) obtained his bachelor’s degree in percussion at the National Institute of Music of Costa Rica and is currently finishing his artist diploma at Columbus State University. He has previously participated with the Springer as a percussionist in the musical Elf. +Lovrick Gary (Bass Trombone) is currently a Senior at the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University. Lovrick is currently a student of Dr. Bradley Palmer. He began his studies in middle school where he first picked up the trombone. As a junior in high school he became a part of the ASO Talent Development Program where he studied with Nathan Zgonc and Brian Hecht of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. While a student at the Schwob School of Music, Lovrick was named a finalist in the American Trombone Workshop National Solo Competition in 2017 and 2019. Upon graduation, Lovrick plans to obtain a Master of Music degree and begin taking orchestral auditions. ++Tatiana Muzanova (Keyboard) was born and raised in Moscow (Russia), where she graduated from Gnesins Academy of Music. After moving to USA in 2010, she earned her Artist Diploma Certificate and Master Degree in Piano Performance at CSU and currently serves as collaborative pianist at Schwob School of Music and as Interim Principal Keyboard at Columbus Symphony Orchestra. Tatiana’s passion for musical theater was sparked in 2016 by several theater ambassadors, such as Debbie Anderson and Paul Vaillancourt. Since then Ms. Muzanova shared her musical talent as a pit orchestra musician in several productions, including West Side Story, Elf, Evita and Chicago.
+Masa Ohtake (Trombone) Born in Gifu, Japan, trombonist Masa serves as the Principal Trombonist of the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra. Other professional engagements include frequent appearances with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, a recent debut with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, and services with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. During October of 2017, Masa held a one-month contract as Principal Trombonist of the Malaysian Philharmonic in Kuala Lumpur. Masa is currently a 2nd-year Artist-Diploma candidate under the tutelage of Dr. Bradley Palmer at the Schwob School of Music.
the Lagrange Symphony Orchestra, and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. She is a Music Intern at The First Baptist Church of Columbus as well. In addition to her studies, she enjoys participating in music festivals such as the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival, American Viola Society Festival, Filarmonica Joven de Colombia, and FEMUSC in Brazil.
+Harold Villa (Trunpet 2) was the former principal trumpet player of the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Honduras. He obtained an engineering degree from the National University of Honduras and he is currently in his third year of Bachelor ++Christopher Campbell (Horn 1) is Performance at the Schwob School Of currently in his first year of Artist Diploma Music. Harold is an active member of after graduating from the Schwob School the Schwob Wind Ensemble, Schwob of Music at CSU with a Bachelors in Music Philharmonic Orchestra, Schwob Brass Performance. Christopher is an active Quintet, Schwob Trumpet Ensemble, member of the Schwob Wind Ensemble and St. Luke Orchestra, lead trumpet of the Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as many Schwob Jazz Orchestra, and Solo Trumpet other groups such as the Schwob Graduate with the Sandu Latinjazz Band. Harold Brass Quintet, Schwob Horn Quartet, and is studies with Dr. Robert Murray who is a choral scholar at Trinity United Methodist the Principal Trumpet Player of the North Church of Phenix City, Alabama. In addition Charleston Pops Orchestra. He loves to performing, he loves to spend time practicing his trumpet, sports, and working on and repairing horns for his fellow cooking. studio mates. He learned this craft working as an apprentice and studying with Scott +Taylor Hudock (Drums) is a Bacon at Siegfried’s Call, in Beacon, NY. Percussionist from Tampa, Florida Christopher has studied under teachers currently pursuing his M.M. in such as Terri Ingram, Anna Dodd, Dr. Natalie Performance at the Schwob School Higgins and is currently studying with Dr. of Music. There he performs with the Anne-Marie Cherry. He would like to thank Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, his parents for their constant support and Philharmonic, and the Schwob Jazz encouragement. +Angie Bolivar (Viola) is the current graduate assistant of Dr. Katrin Meidell. She is in her first year of Masters Studies at the Schwob School of Music at CSU. She holds a Bachelors degree in Music Performance from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia as well as an Artist Diploma Certificate from the Schwob School of Music. She has also studied with violists Richard Young, Sandra Arango, and Raul Garcia. She is active in many ensembles and chamber groups including the Schwob Philharmonic, Schwob Viola Quartet and Viola Ensemble,
Orchestra. Taylor received his B.A. in Music from Jacksonville State University and has previously performed in Guy’s and Dolls and A Year with Frog and Toad. Taylor has been teaching in the Georgia/Alabama area for the past nine years, four of them spent with Trion High School, and maintains a private studio here in Columbus. This is Taylor’s debut performance with the Springer and he is very excited for the opportunity!
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Keith Patrick McCoy (Director/ Choreographer) is originally from Portsmouth Va. Keith has performed with regional theatres, summerstock companies, national tours, and theme parks throughout the United States. “To be gainfully employed in an area of work I love is truly a blessing!”
Mermaid; and Technical Director and Road Manager for the Springer’s touring shows The Marvelous Wonderettes, California Dreaming, Della’s Diner and A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline.
++Krystal Kennel (Lighting Designer) is a Professor of Theatrical Design at CSU where she has added over two dozen ++Debbie Anderson (Musical Director) productions to her resume. She is from has prepared choral and instrumental Michigan but has worked at theatres and ensembles at the Springer since 1998. Her colleges across the country including most recent credits include Musical Director Swamp Gravy (Colquitt), Hartford Stage for Dreamgirls, Grease, The Little Mermaid, Company (Conn.), Dallas Theater Center, Lend Me a Tenor, Shrek the Musical, Della’s Madison Repertory Theatre (Wisc.), The Diner, and Les Miserables. Her roles at Ohio Light Opera, Wagner College (New the Springer include Why, Baby, Why: The York) and the University of Wisconsin Music of George Jones and Tammy Wynette Madison. Her Springer productions include (which she helped create and restage), The ELF, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Little King & I (Anna Leonowens), The Best Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Steel Whorehouse in Texas (Miss Mona), Phantom Magnolias and The Producers. (Belladova), Honky Tonk Angels (Angela), Ragtime (Mother) and Damn Yankees (Meg). ++Patti Jo Fenzel (Properties Designer) Debbie and her brothers sang on the stage earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre of the Grand Ole Opry in 1990. Design and Technology from CSU in 2010 and has worked in theaters around ++Rebecca Gossett (Production Stage the country including Florida Repertory Manager) recieved her Bachelor of Fine Theater, Texas Shakespeare Festival and Arts in Theatre Design and Technology from Opera New Jersey. Columbus State University in 2014 and has been the Springer’s full-time Production ++Julianne Slaton (Sound Designer/ Stage Manager ever since. She personally Audio Engineer) earned her Bachelor of stage manages most of the Springer’s Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Technology mainstage series as well as oversees the at CSU where she was most notably the stage management teams for the studio and Sound Designer and Audio Engineer for children’s theatre productions. She would The Secret Garden and The 25th Annual like to dedicate all the magic in this show to Putnam County Spelling Bee, as well as James, Eleanor, and Henry. the Assistant Scenic Designer for Suds: The Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera. ++Matthew Swindell (Scenic Designer/ She started at the Springer as a volunteer Technical Director) is the Springer’s Director and transitioned to working full time on of Production. He graduated from CSU our 2015 production of A Chorus Line. with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology. His many Springer credits include: Scenic and Lighting design for Chicago, Lighting Designer for To Kill a Mockingbird, A Chorus Line and Sister Act; Scenic Designer for Beauty and the Beast, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Little
++Sandy Dawson (Costume Designer) is a Columbus native and graduate of Columbus State University with a B. A. in Communications. She owned Creatively Yours, a specialty costume shop of 25 years where she costumed numerous school, church, and local theatre productions. Her most recent work was seen in the Springer Children’s Theatre productions of Robin Hood and 101 Dalmatians and the Springer’s Studio II production of Driving Miss Daisy this past Spring. Sandy is no stranger to the stage and has appeared in many community theatre and Springer productions. Her first at age 17, in The King and I and her favorite role, Miss Stephanie, the nosey neighbor, in To Kill a Mockingbird, both on the Springer stage.
++MH Harrison (Asst. Stage Manager) is a 2019 Graduate of Columbus State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology and a Minor in Studio Art. MH has been working with the Springer since 2015. Some of her favorite Springer credits include: Assistant Stage Manager for Chicago, Million Dollar Quartet and The Great Gatsby, Crew Chief for Elf the Musical and Mamma Mia!, and Projections Designer for Evita. See more of her work at www.mhharrison.wixsite.com/mhharrison or on Instagram @mhharrison.art
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Heather Plumberg Hannah Kuykendall Trev Gabel Meagan Cascone Ally Kaman Blake Lowry Alex Williams In addition to performing in our shows, these young professionals are working off stage in various departments to broaden their skills in other areas of the theatrical experience. They are integral to the success of our production shops as well as administration areas.
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Celebrating Ron Andersons call to Honor the Past, Acknowledge the Present and Salute the Future. The Salutations Fund is an endowment that has been created to protect and strengthen the Springer forever. Through this fund, lovers of the Springer Opera House may establish long-term legacies or celebrate, memorialize and honor individuals in an enduring way. Unlike the Springer Society, which is an annual fund that supports Springer operations and programs in the current season, the Salutations Fund is a way for donors to acknowledge friends, artists, loved ones, community leaders, teachers or others in a personal way that protects the Springer far into the future. This is our ‘forever love fund.”
IN MEMORY OF RON ANDERSON The Daniel P. Amos Foundation The Daniel P. & Kathelen V. Amos Fund Greg & Lori Auten Mr. & Mrs. James J.W. Biggers Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley Mrs. Kathleen L. Broda Alice Budge & John Greenman Ed & Suzanne Burdeshaw Hecht Burdeshaw Ginger Burdo Connie Burt Dennis Burt Mildred Burt The Columbus Ballet Betsy & Rick Covington Jackie Dudley Bob Evans Tom & Lucile Flournoy Betsy Flournoy & Phil Moss Lucy Flournoy & Tim Dunkel Dan & Chrystal Gabriel Eric K. & Dorothy F. Green Judy Gunter Mrs. Janet Kemp Knight-RawIs The Lee-Boulton Family
Drs. Louis & Laura Levy Sybil McCullen Harry McMahan Peggy Moore Jimmy & Barbara Motos Mr. & Mrs. R. Chris Peebles Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Pippas Brinkley, Jim, Seth & Jep Pound Stacy & Bob Poydasheff Jacquie Rawls Ronnet Rice & TIRS Kids Richard & Helen Robbins Robinson, Grimes & Company Barbara Rothschild Braden Sanders Alex Saunders Mr. & Mrs. Frank B. Schley III Spence & Susan Sealy Susan & Michael Silverstein Franklin J. Star, M.D. Richard M. Tucker Scott, Steven & John Robert Voynich Sam & Dusty Wellborn Susan Wiley & Family Dr. & Mrs. Bill Yoe
IN HONOR OF RON ANDERSON Ann & Max Burr Mrs. Brenda McLanahan Chris & Virginia Peebles Stephen & Leigh Pharr Mr. & Mrs. James D. Sargent Sam & Dusty Wellborn
FOR HIS POSITIVE IMPACT ON SO MANY CHILDREN IN COLUMBUS, INCLUDING OUR SON, WILLIAM Mr. E. Warner Neal Jr., Fort Trustee Fund, Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley
AND THE SPRINGER THEATRE ACADEMY W. Michael & Elizabeth Ogie
IN HONOR OF RICK & CINDY ALEXANDER Sam & Dusty Wellborn IN HONOR OF DEBBIE & MAX ANDERSON Sam & Dusty Wellborn IN HONOR OF SALLY BAKER AND FAMILY Sam & Dusty Wellborn Danielle & Stacy Varner IN HONOR OF MR. & MRS. JIM BELL Tom & Lucile Flournoy IN MEMORY OF MR. JAMES J.W. BIGGERS Frank & Pam Feagle IN HONOR OF JANICE BIGGERS Camille Yow Mr. & Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley Thornton Jordan Family Foundation Pam & Frank Feagle IN MEMORY OF ESTELLE YOUNG BRADLEY F. Clason Kyle IN HONOR OF DR. MARY ALICE BUDGE Carol Rutland IN MEMORY OF OWEN DITCHFIELD Jimmy & Barbara Motos IN HONOR OF JAIME DONEGAN Sam & Dusty Wellborn IN MEMORY OF LEA LEWIS DOWD Peggy S. Gindville IN HONOR OF DR. NONIE EAKLE Tom & Lucille Flournoy IN MEMORY OF BILL EVANS Neal Fenter IN HONOR OF BILL & ZADA FEIGHNER Jacquie Rawls IN HONOR OF AILEEN FOWLES FOR ALL SHE DOES FOR THE VOLUNTEERS Judith S. Brannon IN MEMORY OF BYRON W. GRANT Betty L. Auten Jimmy & Barbara Motos
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IN MEMORY OF CHARLES WIKE Jimmy & Barbara Motos IN MEMORY OF PATRICK WILLIAMS The Springer Family IN HONOR OF WALT & CANDY WODJAKOWSKY Jacquie Rawls IN HONOR OF CHARLES A. McCLURE, JR. Mrs. James J.W. Biggers, Jr. IN HONOR OF JOE & GAIL McCLURE Mrs. James. J.W. Biggers, Jr. IN HONOR OF MARK & PEGGY MOORE Mrs. James. J.W. Biggers, Jr. IN MEMORY OF JEAN THOMAS MOLNAR Richard & Helen Robbins Mr. & Mrs. John S. Knight, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Frank B. Schley, III Charlie & Pam Johnson Dr. & Mrs. Richard Robbins Bob & Stacy Poydasheff William & Catherine Ross Vera Colby & Laura Royal
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IN MEMORY OF FREIDA MOYE Kenneth & Pamela Carter Jr.
IN MEMORY OF MARGOT SCHLEY Sam & Dusty Wellborn
IN MEMORY OF PAUL J. VANDER GHEYNST IN MEMORY OF SAMUEL “SONNY” HAMLETT Dusty & Sam Wellborn Jim & Davie Davis IN MEMORY OF DR. PAUL & DR. CAROL VANDER GHEYNST IN CELEBRATION OF THE ARTISTIC VISION OF PAUL PIERCE Brad & Sally Baker IN MEMORY OF ALICE R. WILEY Susan Wiley & Family IN MEMORY OF CARTER WESLEY WILEYBESWICK Susan, Kendra & Anna Wiley IN MEMORY OF THE REV. PHILLIP F. WILEY Susan Wiley & Family
IN HONOR OF ANDERSON ROBERTSON Sam & Dusty Wellborn IN HONOR OF CLASON KYLE’S 90TH BIRTHDAY Dr. Alice Budge & John Greenman Mr. Peter Cranton IN MEMORY OF JOANN MIDDLEBROOKS Marnie Salter
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair....................................................................................................Mrs. Sally L. Turner Past Chair.................................................................................................Mr. Newt Aaron Secretary.................................................................................................Dr. David Levine Assistant Secretary........................................................................ Mr. Pete Temesgen Treasurer........................................................................................... Mr. Jason E. Gaylor Assistant Treasurer...........................................................................Mr. J.W. Feigner Jr. Mrs. James J. W. Biggers Jr. Mr. Ronnie Bridges Dr. Alice Budge Mr. Colby Cardin Mrs. Lauren Chambers Mr. Neil Clark Mr. John Hargrove Mrs. Barbara Kennon Mr. F. Clason Kyle Mrs. Debbie Lipscomb Mr. Jim Lynn Mr. Brian Luedke Mr. Ty Manns Mrs. Bridget Markwood
Mr. Joe McClure Dr. Kevin McPherson Mr. William Fort Morgan Mr. Bob Patterson Mrs. JoRhee Pezold Mr. Lee Pierson Ms. Lisa Bradfield Powers Mrs. Theresa G. Robertson Mr. Pete Robinson Mr. Frank B. Schley III Dr. Christine Senn Mr. Jim Thomas Mrs. Dusty Wellborn
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chair................................................................................................Mr. Frank B. Schley III Honorary Chair.....................................................................................Mr. F. Clason Kyle Trustee Emeritus...................................................................................Mr. Edward Neal Mrs. James J.W. Biggers Jr. Mrs. Mary Bradley Mr. Thomas B. Buck III Mr. Stephen T. Butler Mrs. Pam Feagle Mr. Thomas H. Flournoy Mrs. Frank D. Foley Jr.
Mr. Frank D. Foley III Mrs. Barbara Kennon Mr. Joe McClure Mrs. Elizabeth C. Ogie Mr. Mathews D. Swift Mr. Perrin C. Trotter Mrs. Dusty Wellborn
Paul R. Pierce (Producing Artistic Director) has led the Springer Opera House as producing artistic director since 1988, taking the State Theatre of Georgia in new artistic directions while expanding its audience and influence throughout the nation. For 30 years, Paul has directed and produced more than 300 comedies, dramas and musicals at the Springer. A Rome, Ga., native with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Georgia, he is also an Equity actor who has performed in over 1,000 American and Canadian cities with stock, regional, touring and children’s theatre companies. Paul is the author of nine plays and The Springer Ghost Book. ARTISTIC STAFF Producing Artistic Director...........................................................................Paul Pierce Director of Production......................................................................Matthew Swindell Associate Producer...........................................................................Katie Underwoood Musical Director..................................................................................Debbie Anderson Properties Designer and Artisan...........................................................Patti Jo Fenzel Resident Costume Designer and Shop Manager...............................Sandy Dawson Production Stage Manager................................................................Rebecca Gossett Sound Designer/Production Engineer................................................Julianne Slaton Springer Film Institute Director......................................................Sara Lynn Herman Springer Film Institute Producer..............................................................Jef Holbrook Assistant Technical Director.......................................................................David Jones Master Carpenter...............................................................................................Josh Teal Artistic Associate..............................................................................Constance Tolbert Costume Technician..........................................................................Elizabeth Verslues Director of No Shame Theatre.....................................................................Ally Kaman EDUCATION STAFF Director of Education.....................................................................................Sally Baker Associate Director of Education...........................................................DB Woolbright Education Coordinator................................................................................Beth Reeves PAIR Associate Director.........................................................................Austin Sargent PAIR Coordinator.................................................................Jen Weisphal ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Managing Director.............................................................................Danielle P. Varner Director of Marketing and Audience Development...................................Allie Kent Director of Development.............................................................................Tate LeClair Director of Finance.......................................................................................Debra Faulk Director of Community Outreach...........................................................Aileen Fowles Box Office Manager.....................................................................................Kevan Baxley Patron Services Specialist..........................................................................Mickey Cole Box Office Associates.......................................................Brenda George, Jenna Luke Landmark Operations Director...................................................................James Clark Events Manager........................................................................................Carla Goldman Guest Services Supervisor..........................................................................Kelvin Usher Guest Services....................................................................Matthew Erickson, Melissa Erickson, Madyson Boggess, Machell Dooley Bar Staff.......................................................Paula Corrick, Pamela Miller, Stacy Goss
THEATRE for the
G N U O Y VERY Ages 0-5
Jan 18 - 26
Theatre for the Very Young performances are unlike any other theatrical experience, featuring lots of audience participation, a short show time, and of course the open invitation to move, make noise, touch and explore! Before the performance begins, we welcome children and families into a pre-show experience where children will have the opportunity to physically interact with objects used in the performance. Yes, everything can be touched! The performance itself is focused on the audience, inviting them into the “world of the play�.
April 18 - 25
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