Director
Paul R. Pierce Musical Director Debbie Anderson Assistant Director/Stage Manager Rebecca Gossett Choreographer Keith McCoy Scenic Designer/Technical Director Matthew Swindell Sound Designer/Audio Engineer Julianne Slaton Props Designer Patti Fenzel Costume Designer Dona Pierce
Sims Lamason
Andy Harvey
Mario Castro
Rory Caberera
Alyssa Flowers
Larren Woodward
Keith McCoy
Truman Griffin
Chaz Sanders
Trevor Gabel
Meagan Cascone
Malerie Goodman
Heather Plumberg
Alicia Thompson
Anitra Thompson
Alli Kaman
Asher Brooks
Jimmy Motos
Amanda Eiland
Karen Lord
Olivia Crouch
Noya Levy
Will Bradley
Tyler Biehl
Jeremiah Skinner
Alex Williams
Michael Tolbert
Debrinja Watts
CAST
Eva Peron.....................................................................Sims Lamason Peron.............................................................................Andy Harvey Che...............................................................................Mario Castro* Magaldi/Ensemble......................................................Rory Caberera Eva Understudy/Ensemble..........................................Alyssa Flowers Peron’s Mistress/Ensemble...................................Larren Woodward Choreographer/Ensemble..............................................Keith McCoy Ensemble.....................................................................Truman Griffin Ensemble.......................................................................Chaz Sanders Ensemble........................................................................Trevor Gabel Ensemble/Youth Advocate......................................Meagan Cascone Ensemble...............................................................Malerie Goodman Ensemble...............................................................Heather Plumberg Ensemble.................................................................Alicia Thompson Ensemble................................................................Anitra Thompson Ensemble...........................................................................Alli Kaman Ensemble.......................................................................Asher Brooks Ensemble......................................................................Jimmy Motos Ensemble....................................................................Amanda Eiland Ensemble...........................................................................Karen Lord Ensemble.......................................................................Olivia Crouch Ensemble............................................................................Noya Levy Ensemble.........................................................................Will Bradley Ensemble...........................................................................Tyler Biehl Ensemble................................................................Jeremiah Skinner Ensemble......................................................................Alex Williams Ensemble...................................................................Michael Tolbert Ensemble....................................................................Debrinja Watts Ensemble..............................................................Catherine Parakslis Youth Ensemble.......................................Toby Harris, Martha Wade, Ella Scott, Arianna Li, Sofia Rodriquez, Ian Harkness, Jasiah Taylor, Hayden Walker
ORCHESTRA
Conductor...............................................................................Ianthe Marini Keyboard 1/Rehearsal Pianist............................................Steven Zumbrun Keyboard 2......................................................................Tatiana Musanova Keyboard 3......................................................................................Mari Ito
Drums...........................................................................................Trey Byars Acoustic/Electric Guitar.......................................................Joseph Douglas Acoustic/Electric Bass..............................................................Joseph Elder Percussion.......................................................................James Klausmeyer Trombone............................................................................Bradford Taylor Trumpet........................................................................Christopher Walton
PRODUCTION
Director.........................................................................Paul R. Pierce Assistant Director/Stage Manager...........................Rebecca Gossett Choreographer...............................................................Keith McCoy Musical Director......................................................Debbie Anderson Scenic Designer/Lighting Designer/Technical Director....................... ..............................................................................Matthew Swindell Assistant Scenic Designer......................................Constance Tolbert Projectionist..........................................................Maddiey Harrison Props Designer.................................................................Patti Fenzel Costume Designer...........................................................Dona Pierce Costume Technician..............................................Elizabeth Verslues Sound Designer/Audio Engineer................................Julianne Slaton ASM Intern..............................................................Alexandra Daigle ASM Intern.................................................................Avant Johnston Rehearsal Accompanist..............................................Steve Zumbrun Conductor.....................................................................Ianthe Marini Scenic Artist/ Master Electrician...........................Constance Tolbert Scene Shop Foreman......................................................Max Pendell Master Carpenter............................................................David Jones Crew..........................................................Kelli Leak, Maggie Wilson, Caroline Mitchell, Melody Carter, Mary Catherine Hillard, Alex Ward House Manager.................................... Security...............................................................................Tim Wynn Special thanks to Melody Carter, Susannah Baines, and Hilary *denotes member of Actor’s Equity Association
Sims Lamason (Eva Peron) is honored to return to the beautiful Springer stage after appearing as the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2013. When not on stage, you will find her working at her church, Open Table Community, teaching and choreographing around the Atlanta area, and being mommy to her four-year-old twin boys. Favorite roles include Jo March in Little Women, Lorraine in the Off-Broadway premier of Spandex the Musical, Hope Cladwell in Urinetown, Betty Jean in The Marvelous Wonderettes, and Alice Arden in the southeast premier of Arden of Faversham. Love to Shawn, the in-laws and the outlaws for their constant support, and a huge thanks to Paul and Debbie for letting me be a part of telling this important story. ~Galatians 6:9 Andy Harvey (Peron) hails from the Mountain State of West Virginia, and currently resides in the Atlanta area. He has a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University. He has most recently been seen as Scrooge in the National Tour of A Christmas Carol. Andy has performed at the Springer in the roles of Jean Valjean in Les Mis, Shrek in Shrek, and Beast in Beauty and the Beast among many others. Andy likes to paint and play music, taking long walks, the more than occasional Netflix binge, and bragging about his nine nieces and nephews. Thank you for coming and enjoy the show! Facebook: Facebook.com/andyharveyactor Instagram: andygharvey Twitter: @ noimandyharvey Mario Castro (Che) is excited to make his debut at the Springer Opera House in his favorite role. Mario previously played Che last summer in New Hampshire and is excited to flex his Argentine roots again. Mario was born and raised in NYC where he attended the prestigious LaGuardia HS. He’s had the opportunity to travel the world aboard Cunard Cruises on the QM2 as their Lead Male Vocalist & work in many regional theaters across the US. Stage Credits: Adolpho in Drowsy Chaperone, Fabrizio in Light in the Piazza, Chris in Miss Saigon. Mario is a proud member of the Actor’s Equity Association. Follow @marioc1988 on Instagram. Rory Cabrera (Magaldi) is excited to make his Springer debut! A New York based actor, he attended Westminster College of the Arts at Rider University as a Music Theatre major. Favorite credits include: Frankie Valli in Oh, What A Night!, Frankie Avalon Backup Singer in Wedding Italiano featuring Frankie Avalon, Teen Angel / Vince Fontaine / Danny Zuko in Grease, and Peter in Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Gift Of Harmony. HR Artists Management. EMC. RoryCabrera. com Alyssa Flowers (Eva Peron Understudy/Ensemble) Alyssa is thrilled to be back on the Springer stage after making her debut here last year in West Side Story! Alyssa was most recently seen in Beauty and the Beast at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre under the direction of Tony nominee John Tartaglia. Regional credits include, Doralee in 9 to 5: The Musical at Georgia Ensemble Theatre, New Girl in Gigolo: The New Cole Porter Revue at Winter Park Playhouse, Shark Girl Swing in West Side Story at Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, Janet in The Drowsy Chaperone at Ozark Actor’s Theatre, and Bowery Beauty in Newsies at Orlando Repertory Theatre. She recently completed a national tour of Dreams on Ice as a featured soloist and ice skater. Alyssa currently lives in Atlanta. A million thanks to Mom, Dad and Tru. (alyssaflowers08.wix.com/performer)
Larren Woodward (Peron’s Mistress/Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning for her second show at the Springer! You may recognize her from her last time gracing the stage of Emily Woodruff Hall in West Side Story. Some of Larren’s favorite professional credits outside of Columbus include: Katherine Plumber in Newsies, Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly!, and Percy Talbot in The Spitfire Grill. After Evita, Larren will be headed to Tennessee to play Miss Honey in Matilda. She wants to thank her family, friends and mentors for always being the wind beneath her wings! Enjoy the show! www.larrenewoodward.com Keith Patrick McCoy (Choreographer/Ensemble) 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 love a blessing!” Truman Griffin (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the Springer for the second time, having previously appeared in Mamma Mia! as Pepper. Recent credits include Dead Man Walking at Atlanta Opera, the Brian Clowdus Experiences production of The Edgar Allan Poe Experience and Hand to God at Alliance Theatre. He is a proud graduate of both Perimeter College and Kennesaw State University. He would like to thank his friends, family, Robert Ray, and Alyssa. Chaz Sanders (Ensemble) is thankful to be returning to to Springer Opera House. Springer credits include Pepe in West Side Story and Eddie in Mamma Mia!. Regional Credits include Paul in A Chorus Line, Choreographer/Scarecrow in The Wiz, Neleus in Mary Poppins, Eddie in Damn Yankees, a featured dancer in Chicago and more. A Tennessee Rresident, Chaz spent many years as a resident company member and Hip Hop Instructor at The Cumberland County Playhouse and was the recipient of Nashville’s First Night Rising Star Award in 2011. He attended Shanadoah Conservatory for Musical Theatre and Dance. Chaz would like to thank Paul Pierce, Debbie Anderson, Keith McCoy, Rebecca Gossett and the staff of Springer for this opportunity! Cheers! Trevor Gabel (Ensemble) is so excited to be back at the Springer for his second show! He was last here as a part of the ensemble for Mamma Mia!. Other regional credits include Lead Tenor in The Producers at Mac Haydn Theatre, Ensemble in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the Leopard in Tarzan at Grandstreet Theatre. Meagan Cascone (Ensemble/ Youth Advocate) is very excited to be performing on the Springer Opera House stage for the first time! She has been working at the Springer as an assistant stage manager, PAIR Specialist, and an Academy teacher. Meagan is very grateful for this opportunity to share the stage with so many incredible artists. Malerie Goodman (Ensemble) is so excited to join the cast of Evita in her Springer Opera House debut! Following her acting training at the historic Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Malerie has had the privilege of performing in community and professional theatres on both coasts of the United States. Her favorite roles include June Carter Cash in Ring of Fire in Cape Fear Regional Theatre and Paulette in Legally Blonde at New Horizons. Malerie spends her offstage time writing grants, raising the best Kiddo in the world, and taking care of her mini-farm. Thank you to the cast and crew for all the hard work that has
gone into creating this beautiful show! Endless love and gratitude to David for his unwavering support! Heather Plumberg (Ensemble) is excited to be back at the Springer Opera House after her debut this past fall in Mamma Mia!. Quickly after her first show in Columbus, she worked as dance captain and assistant choreographer for R + J Theory with Sunday Nana Productions. Originally a Washington state native, Heathers’ career has taken her all over the country from L.A. to Miami, and she has had the privilege of working with many companies including, Toyota Motors, Comcast Xfinity, MTV, and Playstation 4. Her training covers many genres from tap dancing, to Aerial Hoop; with over 20 years of experience in dance, modeling and performance, Heather is thrilled to be developing a great relationship with the Columbus community to be able to share her love of dance, teaching, choreography and art. Please stay up to date with all of Heathers’ work at www.heatherplumberg.com Alicia Thompson (Ensemble) is very passionate about her singing and acting careers. She also enjoys writing and will be graduating from CSU with a Bachelors Degree in Creative Writing in Fall of 2019. You may think you’re seeing double on the stage, and you are! Her twin sister, Anitra Thompson, is also performing on our stage tonight. The two sisters have a singing group together, and sing all types of music. Anitra Thompson (Ensemble) is a singer/actress/writer, who is finally starting to see herself as a dancer. When she’s not on the Springer stage, she’s busy teaching drama at Ultimate Youth Sports, working on perfecting her various screenplays, or creating music for A.C.A., the harmonic duo consisting of her and twin sister. Evita marks Anitra’s tenth show at the Springer Opera House. Alli Kaman (Ensemble) is excited to be finally making her Springer debut. She graduated 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 include Wendla in Spring Awakening, Princess in Love’s Labour’s Lost, Brenda in Hairspray, and Mrs. Prentice in What the Butler Saw. She would like to thank her parents for all their endless patience, generosity, and love. Asher Brooks (Ensemble) is CSU graduate and is thrilled to be playing in the ensemble of Evita. Asher has been performing with the Springer for four years now, most recently in Elf the Musical as Chadwick and The Great Gatsby as the Assistant Director. He also serves as a Ghost Tour Guide here at the Springer Opera House. He would like to thank his dog, Bama, and the Springer staff for the opportunity. Jimmy Motos (Ensemble) has performed at the Springer for almost half a century. With a passion for Broadway musicals, his credits include: Sweeny Todd, Beauty and the Beast, Shrek: The Musical, Oklahoma!, Les Misérables, Annie, Phantom of the Opera, Carousel, Sweeney Todd, Some Enchanted Evening, Big River, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Mame (1969), where each night, as older Patrick, he sang “You’re My Best Girl” up to the stage right balcony box seat where his soon-to-be wife, Barbara, sat for every show. Amanda Eiland (Ensemble) is a regular performer on the Springer stage with
Evita being her 21st production. Some of those roles include: The Specialist in Tommy, Sweetheart/Ensemble in Dreamgirls, Ensemble in Les Miserables, and Kathy in 9 to 5 the Musical. Her favorite roles have been the Fairy Godmother in Shrek the Musical, a dancing granny in The Producers, and one of the fabulous nuns in Sister Act. Much love to Mom and Dad and Chase and Lucy. “I and Love and You!” Karen Lord (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the Springer for her 22nd season. Her favorite roles include: Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, the Bird Lady in Mary Poppins, the Queen in Cinderella, and Lady Beaconsfield in Jekyll and Hyde. Other favorite productions were Les Miserables, Sister Act, Shrek, Ragtime, and Man of La Mancha. Olivia Crouch (Ensemble) is excited to be back for her second show at the Springer, the first being Elf the Musical. She is a graduate of Columbus State University and has studied both musical theatre and opera. She would like to thank her wonderful friends and family for their constant love and support, and the Springer for this amazing opportunity. Noya Levy (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Springer debut! Noya recently graduated from Jacksonville State University with her B.A. in Music, with a concentration in voice. During her undergrad, Noya performed with the Jacksonville Opera Theatre and JSU Drama. Some of her favorite credits in include: Madame Giry in The Phantom of the Opera, Ruth in Pirates of Penzance, Jack’s Mother in Into the Woods, and Julie Jordan in Carousel. Noya would like to thank her family and friends for their unending support and her talented cast and crew for such a wonderful experience. Will Bradley (Ensemble) is absolutely thrilled to be performing at the Springer Opera House for the first time in this lovely show! He is currently a Theatre and Business Administration, Marketing double major at Columbus State University. Recent credits include: Ken in Red, Charlie in On Golden Pond, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, and Charlie Gordon in Flowers for Algernon. Will would like to thank his Mom, Dad, and “Mama” Kim Knight for always showering him with love, support, and guidance! All Glory Goes to God! instagram: @wherlberdley Tyler Biehl (Ensemble) is a sophomore at Columbus State University. He is currently pursuing his BFA in acting and has had the pleasure of acting in many different roles including: Gomez in Addams Family, Benny Southstreet in Guys and Dolls, and Spot Conlon in Newsies. Tyler is so excited for his third Springer production, and would like to thank his parents for the unending support, and the cast and crew for this wonderful experience. Enjoy the Show! Jeremiah Skinner (Ensemble) is excited to begin his first production with the Springer Opera House. He is currently enrolled in Columbus State University where he studies Theatre with a focus on performance. Previous credits include: Ancestor in Addams Family, Gangster in Guys and Dolls, and Father in Children of Eden, all at Columbus State University. Jeremiah wants to thank his professors as well as his parents for giving him the resources he needs to shoot for the stars. Alexander Williams (Ensemble) is a senior at Columbus State University. This is
his second production at the Springer Opera House. He would like to thank God, his family, and friends for all of their support throughout his acting career so far. Let’s wish him well tonight and in the future. Michael Tolbert (Ensemble) is part of the BFA Theater Performance class of 2022, and is thrilled to back at the Springer Opera House for his third production. His previous roles at the Springer include Specs in Newsies and Anxious in West Side Story. His favorite roles include the ones mentioned above, as well as Jason in Lynn Nottage’s Sweat. He would like to thank his family and everyone at the Springer for welcoming him back. Debrinja Watts (Ensemble) is a college freshman at Columbus State University. This is her debut show at the Springer. She has been involved with theatre since her sophomore year of high school. Some of her favorite roles include Jetsam in The Little Mermaid and Julia Sullivan in The Wedding Singer. She would like to thank her Mother and Sister for all their support and Rebecca for the opportunity to be a part of this phenomenal production. Toby Harris (Youth Ensemble) is excited to be back for his second main stage production at the Springer. He is currently in 7th grade at WiloStar3D Academy. Toby thoroughly enjoyed being in the cast of The Little Mermaid. Some of his favorite roles at Family Theatre were Sid in Tom Sawyer and Charlie in Best Christmas Pageant Ever. He is an inventor, builder and loves the outdoors. Martha Wade (Youth Ensemble) is in the 5th grade at Brookstone School. She loves the Springer Theatre Academy, and is thrilled to make her Springer debut in Evita! Arianna Li (Youth Ensemble) is excited for her first performance at the Springer. She is in the sixth grade at Richards IB program. Arianna would like to thank everyone for coming to help her enjoy this wonderful experience. Ian Harkness (Youth Ensemble) is excited to be back at the Springer! He is in the 6th grade at Richards Middle School. At Clubview Elementary he performed in Elf as Buddy and in Schoolhouse Rock Live. He has been in two past Springer shows: Ensemble in The Giver and Rocky in The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. Ian would like to thank Springer for giving him this opportunity to be part of a Main Stage production, and his parents for all their support and love. Jasiah Taylor (Youth Ensemble) is ecstatic about her Springer debut! She is a fifth grader at Wynnton Arts Academy. It was there that her love for drama was born. Although this is her first show at the Springer, she is no newbie to the stage. You may have seen her as Sandy in Annie, Colonist One in The Shot Heard Around the World, and Rafiki in The Lion King. Jasiah would like to thank her loving family and her drama teacher Ms. Zarate. Hayden Walker (Youth Ensemble) is so excited to perform in her first show at the Springer. She is in 8th grade at Harris County Carver Middle School. She has enjoyed performing as a Soloist/Ensemble in 13! The Musical and Da Vinci/ Soloist in Godspell Jr. at Harris County Carver Middle School. Hayden would love to thank her friends and family for being so supportive for her love of theatre.
ORCHESTRA Dr. Ianthe Marini (Conductor) is the Paul S. and Jean R. Amos Distinguished Chair for Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music in the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University. From 2014-2017 she was Professional Chorus Master for the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in Baltimore, MD. She currently serves as Professional Chorus Master for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra in GA. Marini received her Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Maryland where she studied with Edward Maclary and James Ross. She was the recipient of the University’s Pomeroy Prize for scholarship and performance in 17th and 18th century music, the sole graduate award at the School of Music. She served the UMD Men’s Chorus as its first female director. Her dissertation is published in the Journal of Singing. An active performer, she recently danced Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite for the UMD Repertory Orchestra, and was recognized by Boston Broadway Awards as Best Actress in a Musical for her work as Anita in West Side Story. She is a sought after choral clinician in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and California. Steven Zumbrun (Keyboard/Rehearsal Pianist) has been working as a conductor and accompanist throughout the United States (with occasional detours to Alaska and Canada) for 30 years. Evita is his 29th Springer show, alongside such favorites as Elf, Dreamgirls, Chorus Line, Sweeney Todd, The Who’s Tommy, Avenue Q, The Full Monty, and Little Shop of Horrors. Other favorites include Ruthless!, Drowsy Chaperone, Forever Plaid, Barnum at Totem Pole Playhouse, Fantasticks, and A Christmas Carol at Nebraska Theatre Caravan. Steven also directs, choreographs, tap dances, and plays the accordion when required. He is presently revising the book and lyrics for a new show he wrote entitled The Lost Gene Kelly Musical. Tatiana Muzanova (Keyboard 2) started her musical education in Moscow where she earned a degree in piano performance at the Gnesin’s State Academy of Music. In 2010 she moved to the United States to study with Prof. Alexander Kobrin at the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University, where she completed her Artist Diploma Certificate and Master in Piano Performance Degree. Tatiana currently works at the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University as a piano professor and collaborative pianist. Mari Ito (Keyboard 3) is a classically trained pianist with degrees from Toho Gakuen School Of Music and the Schwob School of Music. She is prolific as a soloist and has found success in competitions of all levels, having won prizes locally and internationally. Currently she works as a staff accompanist at the Schwob School of Music. Trey Byars (Drums) is a freelance artist based out of Columbus, Georgia. He is versed in many different genres and is known for his ability to play what is stylistically appropriate while still applying his own unique voice on drums. Currently he teaches privately in the Columbus and Metro-Atlanta areas and also fills the role of percussion instructor for Whitewater Middle and High Schools. Trey has performed with the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra as timpanist as well as drum set player. Trey’s cannon of musicals, although he has
only been in the field for a few years, is already vast, a few shows including: Ragtime, The Producers, Sister Act, Avenue Q, Dreamgirls, Spring Awakening, Godspell, and Elf. He has also performed the role of “Fluke” in Million Dollar Quartet and has toured nationally with Springer Theatricals’ production of Route 66. Joseph Douglas (Acoustic/Electric Guitar) is a guitarist from London, KY. He has received his bachelors in Music Performance and Music Education from the University of Kentucky. Joseph has performed and premiered works at Eastman School of Music and University of South Florida as well as performing with Peoria Symphony Orchestra in Illinois. Joseph is currently completing his Masters in Music at the Schwob School of Music. Joe Elder (Acoustic/Electric Bass) is a native of Phenix City, AL where he began playing guitar for musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, Hair, South Pacific, and The Sound of Music as a student at Central High School and as a vocal and instrumental music student at Auburn University. Before entering graduate school as a bass student at Columbus College in Columbus, GA he performed in the chorus of the Springer productions of Camelot and Carousel. Joe played string bass in the national tours of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Oliver. While performing and teaching music in Germany, Joe played string bass in many old churches along the Rhine and Main rivers, and in Frankfurt, Hanau, and Idar-Oberstein. Upon returning to the states in 1997 he returned to the Springer pit playing string bass or guitar for many, many musicals. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Nichole, and sons, Jonah and Aidan. Currently, he is a music teacher for the Muscogee County School District. James Klausmeyer (Percussion) is an active percussionist and educator in the Columbus area. He has a Bachelor’s degree from the Schwob School of Music, and is currently pursuing an Artist’s Diploma at the same institution. He serves as an in house instructor at the Columbus School of Music and Dance, as well as the Schwob School of Music Preparatory division. He has recently accepted the position of Principal Percussionist with the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra. Bradford Taylor (Trombone) came to Columbus when he was stationed with the Maneuver Center of Excellence Band on Fort Benning. He served in the Army band field for 17 years both in the United States and overseas, including musical missions in 15 countries. He has served as principal trombonist on numerous shows, including A Chorus Line, Wizard of Oz, Annie Get Your Gun, The Music Man, Les Misérables, and Sister Act. Christopher Walton (Trumpet) is a trumpet player stationed at Fort Benning with the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence Band. He has enjoyed playing in pit orchestras since high school, most recently performing with the Cape Fear Regional Theatre in Fayetteville, NC. He is excited to make his debut at the Springer Opera House with Evita.
PRODUCTION Paul R. Pierce (Director) is in his 31st season as Producing Artistic Director of the State Theatre of Georgia. He has produced over 300 shows at the Springer and among his favorites are Ragtime, Charm School, Les Misérables, Macbeth, and Sweeney Todd. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is a recipient of the Governor’s Award for the Arts. Rebecca Gossett (Production Stage Manager) has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology from CSU and received three nominations for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Some of her favorite Springer credits include: The Little Mermaid, The Who’s Tommy, Sweeney Todd, Beauty and the Beast, A Chorus Line, The Producers and Mary Poppins. Rebecca started here as an Arts Management Intern and is now the Springer’s Production Stage Manager. Debbie Anderson (Musical Director) has prepared choral and instrumental ensembles at the Springer since 1998. Her most recent credits include Musical Director for Dreamgirls, Grease, The Little Mermaid, Lend Me a Tenor, Shrek the Musical, Della’s Diner, and Les Miserables. Her roles at the Springer include Why, Baby, Why: The Music of George Jones and Tammy Wynette (which she helped create and restage), The King & I (Anna Leonowens), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Miss Mona), Phantom (Belladova), Honky Tonk Angels (Angela), Ragtime (Mother) and Damn Yankees (Meg). Debbie and her brothers sang on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in 1990. Keith Patrick McCoy (Choreographer/Ensemble) 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 love a blessing!” Matthew Swindell (Scenic Designer/Lighting Designer/Technical Director) is the Springer’s Director of Production. He graduated from CSU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology. His many Springer credits include: 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 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. Patti Jo Fenzel (Properties Designer) earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology from CSU in 2010 and has worked in theaters around the country including Florida Repertory Theater, Texas Shakespeare Festival and Opera New Jersey. Julianne Slaton (Sound Designer/Audio Engineer) earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Technology at CSU where she was most notably the Sound Designer and Audio Engineer for The Secret Garden and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, as well as the Assistant Scenic Designer for Suds: The Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera. She started at the Springer as a volunteer and transitioned to working here full time on our 2015 production of A Chorus Line.
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Jeff Adams Dr. Christopher & Mrs. Bridget Markwood Mr. & Mrs. J. Rick Alexander Dr. & Mrs. Dwight O. McLaurin Jerry & Raelynn Bierly Lisa Powers Ed & Suzanne Burdeshaw Mrs. Sam T. Rawls Ann Burr Mike & Yanci See Columbus Fire & Safety Equipment Co. Dr. Christine Senn & Dr. Jeff Kingsley Sheila & Tommy Davis Mr. Francis Springer Mrs. Richard R. Hallock Dick & Debbie Thompson Rob & Elizabeth Harbison Linda Vinson Franny & Paul Kilpatrick Mr. & Mrs. John Walden Jr. William B. & Carol P. Kleinhoff The Bernard & Sylvia Witt Foundation Rocky & Sabine Kmiecik Kevin & Susan White Seth L. Knight III Robbie Whitten Gil & Shari Maulsby Robert & Doris Young
STAR $250
Maria Luisa Aranas Susan & Carter Berry Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Boretsky D.M.D. Jim & Iveta Boyanchek Lee & Belinda Brantley Cyndi and Frank Braski Julie A. Bray Rinda Brewbaker Dr. & Mrs. Philip Brewer Christian & Christy Baggett Brumfield Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Buck III Mr. & Mrs. Jim Buntin Ginger Burdo Jim & Ann Campbell Patty & Larry Cardin Robert & Fran Carpenter Bill & Ann Crowder Scott & Rebecca Crowley Bill & Ann Crowder Bobbie & Don Dakin Myra Durrance Henry Steven Farmer Ernie & Bobbie Forrest Tom & Wynema Gates Dr. & Mrs. R. Clark Gillett Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Hall, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Madden Hatcher III Terry & Jim lrvin
Judge & Mrs. John T. Laney Ill Dr. Kevin McPherson Dr. Robert Marcus Frieda & Jeremy Moye Kaitlyn Moye Gary & Sandra Nearhoof Dr. & Mrs. John C. Richards Kathy Riley Dave & Chris Robins Buck & Tracy Starr Gary & Carla Stickles Jim & Emily Stone Jeanne Swift Maria Taylor Patty Kimbrough Taylor Montgomery Thorne Jackie & Tom Titus Dan & Carol Trimble Jim & Sue Trott Mr. & Mrs. James P. Trotter Jr. Bill & Dixie Turman Joseph Waller Bill & Cecelia Weinbender Mr. & Mrs. Sam Wellborn Dr. & Mrs. Cecil Whitaker Dr. & Mrs. Daniel S. Windsor Dr & Mrs. Sidney Yarbrough III
Rick & Sandy Adams Charles & Mitzi Allen Mr. & Mrs. James Ballengee Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bicknell Bill & Libba Bowling George & Mary Boyd Jane H. Bradford Elizabeth Bradley Robbin & Charles Brasfield Robert G. Brown, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Scott M. Bryan Dr. Bob & Lisa Bunting Phillip & Mija Cannella Vernon & Mary Grace Carroll Amy Cason Mr. Don Chancy Laura & Dirk Chandler John & Eva Chappelle Joan S. Cheves Skip & Joyce Chittenden Red & Fay Coleman Tom & Shirley Craddock Ronnie Culbreth
Julia & Ronnie Culpepper Bill & Jeannie Cunningham Sharon Czarnecki Brenda Deason Mrs. John H. Deaton Mike Denniston Kelly & Martha Dimon Ed & Dorothy Doyle Marjorie Drury Taylor Edwards & Grace Burim-Edwards Dale & Jan Ellis Susan W. Emerson Mr. & Mrs. John J. Fatum Robert & Dell Felton Jo Fike Ben & Dee Garrett Steve R. Gibbon Kathy Gierer Dr. & Mrs. Raymond B. Gonzalez Gary & Elizabeth Graham Mrs. Elizabeth G. Greer Dr. Lamar & Carol Hamric Happy Travelers, Inc.
PARTNER $100
Seth Harp Helen & Henry Harper Mr. & Mrs. Madden Hatcher III Dean & Vivian Haulton Mr. & Mrs. David Hay Bill & Anita Headley Carol Hecht Ed Helton Michelle House Susan & David Housel Robert & Leann Hoidahl Betty B. Hooks Lula L. Huff Ms. Amanda Huffstutler Thomas M. Jones LTC Michael & Mrs. Amy Karabasz Kevin & Donna Kelly Leanne Kennedy Jean & Gerald Kent Michael Kiker Judy & Ronald King Jessica Kitchens F. Clason Kyle Harry & Dottie Lange Sandra Pollock Larkin Sheridan Lawler M-Gen & Mrs. Kenneth C. Leuer Morris & Wylene Loeb Karen Lord Jean Brenda Mann Debbie Manning Henry & Lisa Kay Matchen Jim & Mary Matthews Kimberly McCullar Fran & Walter McPherson Harry McMahan Almeda Medlin Meininger Consulting, LLC Brigitta Meyer-Green Dr. & Mrs. Mario Mion James Mitchell William Morgan Bill & Judy Mullins Law Office of Gwyn P. Newsom, LLC Dr. & Mrs. Dick Nurnberg Col. & Mrs. Robert D. Offer
Dick & Dixie Olson James R. & Francis W. Parker Lisa Parker John Parmer Cornelia S. Partain John & Vicky Partin Judson & Louise Patten Mr. Bob Patterson Tracy Pattillo Stephanie Payne Hardy & Mary Sue Polleys Nancy W. Powell Stacy & Bob Poydasheff Norris Randall Fred & Diana Richardson Barbara Schaefer Noel & Darlene Schraufnagel Kimberly Schwartz Alexis Hammond Segrest Mr. & Mrs. John McKay Sheftall Robert Shiflett James G. Shoemaker Ann Spencer Allena & Jim Sperry John & Gail Stafford Robert St. Clair Warren & Lorie Steele Dr. & Mrs. John R. Stephenson Greg & Lucy Stone Beverly S. Taylor Robert & Kathy Teasley Kathy Tessin Alice H. Turley David & Linda Turner Stacy & Danielle Patterson Varner Dr. Thomas & Sherry Wade Wade & Adrianne Wallace Rabbi Beth Schwartz & Lawrence Washington Alicia Weitzel Col. (Ret.) & Mrs. Ronald P. West Jim & Ann White Oz White Jane & Dave Wilson Mr. Richard Wright
Judith Borom Emma Chandler Sierra Czarnecki Abigail Greeff Emma Lipscomb Ashton Lucas James Mitchell
Jillian Molnar Garrett Norris Lilly Phillips Owen Segall Lane Stone Emilee Whitten
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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 JOHN & SIS HARGROVE Jacquie Rawls
IN HONOR OF DEBBIE & MAX ANDERSON Sam & Dusty Wellborn
IN MEMORY OF MORTON HARRIS Jimmy & Barbara Motos
IN HONOR OF SALLY BAKER AND FAMILY Sam & Dusty Wellborn Danielle & Stacy Varner
IN MEMORY OF STEVE HAYWOOD Jimmy & Barbara Motos Mr. & Mrs. James J.W. Biggers Gwendolyn Waldorf
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 OSCAR HEID Saundra Voter Jimmy & Barbara Motos IN HONOR OF MS. SHARON JILES Tom & Lucile Flournoy IN MEMORY OF ROBERT DUANE KEMP Mrs. James J.W. Biggers, Jr. Charles & Pamela Johnson James P. Trotter, Jr. & Catherine W. Trotter IN MEMORY OF JERRY KLEIN Jimmy & Barbara Motos
IN MEMORY OF OWEN DITCHFIELD Jimmy & Barbara Motos
IN HONOR OF MR. F. CLASON KYLE Mr. & Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley Thornton Jordan Family Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Phillip Brewer
IN HONOR OF JAIME DONEGAN Sam & Dusty Wellborn
IN MEMORY OF RUTH LIEBERMAN Judy Gunter
IN MEMORY OF LEA LEWIS DOWD Peggy S. Gindville
IN MEMORY OF BURTON LOWE Marnie Salter
IN HONOR OF DR. NONIE EAKLE Tom & Lucille Flournoy
IN MEMORY OF RITA LOWE Cherry Pease
IN MEMORY OF BILL EVANS Neal Fenter
IN MEMORY OF VICTORIA MALLORY Dr. William Kendall Jimmy & Barbara Motos
IN HONOR OF BILL & ZADA FEIGHNER Jacquie Rawls IN HONOR OF AILEEN FOWLES FOR ALL SHE DOES FOR THE VOLUNTEERS Judith S. Brannon
IN HONOR OF DOROTHY W. MCCLURE AND THE MCCLURE ENDOWMENT Janice Biggers IN HONOR OF JOE & GAIL McCLURE Mrs. James. J.W. Biggers, Jr.
IN MEMORY OF BYRON W. GRANT Betty L. Auten Jimmy & Barbara Motos
IN HONOR OF CHARLES A. McCLURE, JR. Mrs. James J.W. Biggers, Jr.
IN MEMORY OF MARGARET ELLEN GRAHAM Sam & Dusty Wellborn
IN MEMORY OF JEAN MCGRIFF Sam & Dusty Wellborn
IN HONOR OF JEAN THOMAS MOLNAR Richard & Helen Robbins Mr. & Mrs. John S. Knight IN HONOR OF BEN MOON Jimmy & Barbara Motos Cherry Pease IN HONOR OF MARK & PEGGY MOORE Mrs. James. J.W. Biggers, Jr. IN MEMORY OF RUBY MALLORY MORALES Dr. William Kendall IN MEMORY OF DORA LAINE MOTOS Elizabeth Brummett Sam & Dusty Wellborn IN MEMORY OF JACK OSTEEN ‘DADDY WARBUCKS” Suzanne & Ed Burdeshaw Raymond Campbell Jimmy & Barbara Motos IN HONOR OF MELODY & WALTER BURTON AND MICHAEL PACE Sam & Dusty Wellborn
IN HONOR OF MR. & MRS. BOB RAY Sam & Dusty Wellborn IN HONOR OF MR. & MRS. FRANK B. SCHLEY III Dr. Mary W. Schley Tom & LuciIe Flournoy Sam & Dusty Wellborn Stacy & Danielle Varner IN MEMORY OF MARGOT SCHLEY Sam & Dusty Wellborn IN HONOR OF MICHAEL & SUSAN SILVERSTEIN Jacquie Rawls IN MEMORY OF REARCOS SMITH Susan Wiley & Family IN HONOR OF JOE & MARION SPENCE Sam & Dusty Wellborn IN MEMORY OF PAUL J. VANDER GHEYNST Dusty & Sam Wellborn IN MEMORY OF FRANCIS H. SPRINGER, JR. Betty Springer
IN MEMORY OF BARBARA WADDELL PAGE Raymond Campbell Judy Gunter
IN MEMORY OF PAUL J. VANDER GHEYNST Dusty & Sam Wellborn
IN HONOR OF JACK & JORHEE PEZOLD John & Ashley Pezold Sam & Dusty Wellborn
IN MEMORY OF DR. PAUL & DR. CAROL VANDER GHEYNST IN CELEBRATION OF THE ARTISTIC VISION OF PAUL PIERCE Brad & Sally Baker
IN HONOR OF PAUL PIERCE Sam & Dusty Wellborn Mrs. Sam T. Rawls Frieda & Kyle Moye
IN MEMORY OF ALICE R. WILEY Susan Wiley & Family
IN MEMORY OF MARK PORTER F. Clason Kyle
IN MEMORY OF CARTER WESLEY WILEY-BESWICK Susan, Kendra & Anna Wiley
IN HONOR OF BOB & STACY POYDASHEFF Mrs. Sam T. Rawls
IN MEMORY OF THE REV. PHILLIP F. WILEY Susan Wiley & Family
IN HONOR OF MRS. SAM T. RAWLS Bill & Zada Feighner
IN MEMORY OF CHARLES WIKE Jimmy & Barbara Motos
IN MEMORY OF SAM RAWLS Mrs. Sam T. Rawls
IN MEMORY OF PATRICK WILLIAMS The Springer Family
IN MEMORY OF KEVIN RAWLS Mrs. Sam T. Rawls
IN HONOR OF WALT & CANDY WODJAKOWSKY Jacquie Rawls
2018 WISE INVESTMENT ACADEMY PARTNERS Susan Batastini Iveta Boyanchek Ray Brinegar, Builder Elizabeth “Izzy” Brown Carver High School Lauren Chambers Ken Corcoran Abigail Crowley Jennifer Dickson Tom, Lucile, Lucy & Betsy Flournoy R. Clark Gillett, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. David Levine Dr. Beth Martin Tyler Myers
Paul R. Pierce Theresa Garcia Robertson Daryl & Cindy Sargent James & Cindy Sargent Susan Stephenson Becca Taubel Sally & Brad Turner Stacy & Danielle Varner David & Lori White Columbus Chapter Links First Baptist Church New Horizons Behavioral Health Owl Military Kids
IN HONOR OF PAUL PIERCE’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY Newt & Phyllis Aaron Debbie Anderson Sally & Brad Baker Elizabeth Barker Cameron P.Bean Mrs. James J.W. Biggers Eleanor T. Burnham Colby & Laura Cardin Ryan Chandler Fay Coleman Barry Wakeling & Robert Contreras Scott & Rebecca Crowley Frank & Dawn Crumbley Donald Davidson John & Bitsy Dedwylder Dorothy DesPortes Norman S. Easterbrook Robert & Sharry Evans Pam & Frank Feagle Robert & Dell Felton Lisa, Patrick & Anna Kate Ferguson Tom & Lucile Flournoy Judge & Mrs. Kenneth B. Followill ARTS GEORGIA Micheal & Carla Goldman Laura Q. Gower
Alice Budge & John Greenman Sally & Madden Hatcher J. Madden Hatcher III Chaplain & Mrs. Charles F. Hill Dave J. Jankowski Thornton F. Jordan Barbara & Kelsey Kennon David Kirkland Carol & Bill Kleinhoff Dr. & Mrs. David Levine Debbie Lipscomb Deborah Manning Mary Ann McWhorter Shirley B. Moon Edwin & Pam Page John & Vicky Partin Mrs. Sam Rawls Dr. Mary Schley Mr. & Mrs. Frank B. Schley III Brian & Charlotte Smith Mat Swift Terri Theisen Mr. Richard M. Tucker Danielle & Stacy Varner Dusty & Sam Wellborn Joel & Sybrina Wooten
Springer Opera House Arts Association
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair.................................................................................Mr. Newt Aaron Chair Elect..................................................................Mrs. Sally L. Turner Past Chair......................................................................Mr. Scott Crowley 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. Joe McClure Mr. Ronnie Bridges Dr. Kevin McPherson Dr. Alice Budge Mr. William Fort Morgan Mr. Colby Cardin Mr. Bob Patterson Mrs. Lauren Chambers Mrs. JoRhee Pezold Mrs. Lark Champion Mr. Lee Pierson Mr. Neil Clark Ms. Lisa Bradfield Powers Mr. Doug Colburn Mr. Pete Robinson Mr. John Hargrove Mr. Benji Saxon Mr. Matt Hussey Mr. Frank B. Schley III Mrs. Barbara Kennon Dr. Christine Senn Mr. F. Clason Kyle Mr. Jim Thomas Mrs. Debbie Lipscomb Mrs. Dusty Wellborn Mr. Jim Lynn Mrs. Vicki Yoe Mr. Ty Manns Mrs. Bridget Markwood
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chair........................................................................Mr. Frank B. Schley III Honorary Chair..............................................................Mr. F. Clason Kyle Trustee Emeritus............................................................Mr. Edward Neal Mrs. Frank D. Foley Jr. Mrs. James J.W. Biggers Jr. Mr. Frank D. Foley III Mrs. Mary Bradley Mr. Joe McClure Mr. Thomas B. Buck III Mrs. Elizabeth C. Ogie Mr. Stephen T. Butler Mr. Mathews D. Swift Mr. Scott Crowley Mr. Perrin C. Trotter Mrs. Pam Feagle Mrs. Dusty Wellborn Mr. Thomas H. Flournoy
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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 Underwood Musical Director...............................................................................Debbie Anderson Properties Designer and Artisan...........................................................Patti Jo Fenzel Production Stage Manager................................................................Rebecca Gossett Sound Designer/Production Engineer.................................................Julianne Slaton Springer Film Institute Director....................................................Sarah Lynn Herman Springer Film Institute Producer..............................................................Jef Holbrook Scene Shop Foreman...............................................................................Max Pendell Master Carpenter.....................................................................................David Jones Scenic Painter.................................................................................Constance Tolbert Costume Technician........................................................................Elizabeth Verslues Director of No Shame Theatre...................................................................Alli Kaman
EDUCATION STAFF
Director of Education.................................................................................Sally Baker Associate Director of Education...........................................................DB Woolbright Education Coordinator.............................................................................Beth Reeves PAIR Associate Director........................................................................Austin Sargent PAIR Administrative Assistant.................................................................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 Sales................................................................................Laurel Brownlee Director of Community Outreach.........................................................Aileen Fowles Box Office Manager................................................................................Kevan Baxley Box Office Associates.......................................................Brenda George, Jenna Luke Patron Services Specialist........................................................................Mickey Cole Landmark Operations Director.................................................................James Clark Events Manager...................................................................................Carla Goldman Saloon Staff....................................................................Paula Corrick, Pamela Miller, Jana Crawford, Eretha Hamilton Guest Services Supervisor.......................................................................Kelvin Usher Guest Services.................................Matthew Erickson, Melissa Erickson, Joe Collins
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