Disney's The Little Mermaid

Book by DOUG WRIGHT

Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN AND

Music by ALAN MENKEN

GLENN SLATER

Directed and Choreographed by Keith McCoy

Music Director.......................................................................Debbie Anderson

Production Stage Manager............................................................Jess Adams

Scenic & Lighting Designer..................................................Matthew Swindell

Costume Designer..........................................................................Alex Allison

Props Designer..........................................................................Patti Jo Fenzel

Sound Designer/Audio Engineer..............................................Julianne Slaton Technical Director.......................................................................Walter Pigford

Assistant Stage Manager...........................................................Shepherd Leak Assistant Technical Director...........................................................David Jones

Audio Engineer.......................................................................Caleb Huneycutt

Costume Shop Assistant Manager...........................................Mollie Lipkowitz

Wardrobe Head..........................................................................Melody Carter

Wig Supervisor............................................................................Lilliana Harrell

Production Technician...................................................................Scottie Scott

Crew Chief/Props Assistant...........................................................MH Harrison

Scenic Artist.............................................................................Katie Andreachi

Flight Effect Operators.......................David Jones, Scottie Scott, Jake Young

Fly Captain..........................................................................Sean-Thomas Leak

Run Crew........................................................Jason McDowell, Glitch Luffman

Keren Ray, Nic Taylor, Storm Cole

Wardrobe Crew ...............................................Wynn Rinaudo, Emma Norcross

Spot Ops...................................................................Egan Foster, Eddie Young

Youth Advocate...........................................................................Jasper Howell

ASM Intern.................................................................Ariel Willis-Moore House Manager..................... ......................................................Charlotte McShurley

Disney’s the Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Alexander Williams ENSEMBLE

Holly Smith MERSISTER/ ENSEMBLE

Jameelah Leaundra* ARIEL

Toby Davis PRINCE ERIC

Jacob Nixon SEBASTIAN

Sam Bolar FLOUNDER

Marcus Hopkins Turner* KING TRITON

Tanner Scot PILOT/ ENSEMBLE

Chelle Leary ENSEMBLE/ URSULA US

Jaime Hall ENSEMBLE

Courtlyn Holt ENSEMBLE/ARIEL US

Larren Woodward MERSISTER/ ENSEMBLE

Shannon Hamilton MERSISTER/ ENSEMBLE

Carter Eldridge CHEF LOUIS/ ENSEMBLE

Micaiah Byrd MERSISTER/ENSEMBLE /SEBASTIAN US

Alicia Thompson MERSISTER/ENSEMBLE

Jennifer Hope URSULA

Greysen Trippe JETSAM

Christian Becerra FLOTSAM

Ari McLean SCUTTLE

Andy Brown GRIMSBY

Austin Yoemans ENSEMBLE

Maxwell Rounsaville ENSEMBLE

Ivy Hunt YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Marsalis Causey ENSEMBLE

Keegan McFalls YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Aria Temesgen YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Lillianna Lechuga YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Juliana Morales YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Nevill Myers YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Melony Conway YOUTH ENSEMBLE

CAST BIOS

JAMEELAH LEAUNDRA* (Ariel) is delighted to return to the Springer! This time she’s “Under the Sea”! She was previously seen at the Springer in Cinderella (Ella)! Favorite Credits: Cinderella (Ella), Shanghai Disney’s Princess Tiana, Beauty & the Beast (Belle), and AIDA (Aida). She thanks God, her mom, her mad (cheering his baby girl on from above), and Yuri Lee for their constant love and support! Follow @lovely.leaundra on IG/TikTok/ FB/YouTube for lovely content!

TOBY DAVIS (Prince Eric) is excited to make his Springer debut! Some of his past credits include Cumberland County Playhouse’s Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), Crane River Theatre’s Next to Normal (Gabe) and Vet Reps Theatre’s Bad Jews (Liam). He was also in the original cast of the world premier musical Johnny and the Devil’s Box (Cumberland County Playhouse). He thanks his parents, Mark and Adrienne, for their never ending support. IG: @tobydavis14

JACOB NIXON (Sebastian) is an alumnus of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. He is excited to return to the “sea” for his tenth production with the Springer! Credits include: Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville (Jamal), Guys & Dolls (Nicely-Nicely), and White Christmas (Scooter); award-winning productions / performances of Smokey Joe’s Café (Victor/Self); and regional premieres of RENT (Angel) and City Kid (Mikey). Thank you for all of the continuous support from his friends, family and this incredibly talented cast and crew! Follow @jacobnxn (IG/FB)

SAM BOLAR (Flounder) is ecstatic to return to the Springer stage! Sam started with the Springer as an Academy student and now works as the Academy associate in the education office. He works as a PAIR specialist integrating arts and is the director/tour manager for the Springer’s brand new First Act Program.You may have seen him on the Springer stage in West Side Story (Baby John), The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Edmund), or Guys and Dolls (Crapshooter). Sam challenges you to sign your students up for Springer Theatre Academy, now!

MARCUS HOPKINS TURNER* (King Triton) is an Atlanta native, a proud father of two and Morehouse College graduate. He is excited to be returning to the Springer stage. You may recognize him from Fences (Troy). Other favorite roles of his include Tuacahn Center for the Arts’ Prince of Egypt (High Priest Hotep), the Alliance Theater’s Hands Up (They Shootin) and the Aurora Theater’s Mary Poppins (George Banks).

JENNIFER HOPE (Ursula) is thrilled to have this oppor-tuna-ty to return to Springer with this exsquid-sit cast. She has worked alongside Pavarotti, Jessye Norman, and Jason Robards in a career that has taken her around the world. Recent roles include Cabaret (Fraulein Schneider), 42nd Street (Dorothy Brock), and White Christmas (Martha). As a TV background actor you may have cod a glimpse of her in an episode of The Foods That Built America about dog food. Special thanks to the Springer and love to my heart, Kris.

CHRISTIAN BECERRA (Flotsam) is excited to return to the Springer for his thirteenth production! He is currently a local working actor and retired US Army Veteran. You may have previously seen him in Cabaret (The Emcee), Little Shop of Horrors (The Dentist), White Christmas (Bob Wallace), and Wizard of Oz (Tinman). Other favorite credits include: First Date (Aaron), Next to Normal (Henry/ Dan), and The Ruby Bridges Story (Dr. Coles).

GREYSEN TRIPPE (Jetsam) is head over fins excited to be back on the Springer stage! He is incredibly excited to be stirring up mayhem under the sea, and he hopes you enjoy the show!

IG: @GreysenTrippe

ARI MCLEAN (Scuttle) is excited to return to the Springer for her seventh production! You may have previously seen her in The Color Purple (Nettie) and The Play That Goes Wrong (Annie). Shout out to my family!!

ANDY BROWN (Grimsby) made his debut on the Springer stage in Elf the Musical. A Tennessee native, Andy has worked regionally in theaters across the country. Some past favorite roles include Mill Mountain Theatre’s Into the Woods (Baker), Nebraska Theatre Caravan’s A Christmas Carol (Bob Cratchit), Old Creamery Theatre’s Freud’s Last Session (C.S. Lewis), and more recently, Creede Repertory Theatre’s CLUE: On Stage (Mr. Green). Many thanks to Keith and company!

CARTER ELDRIDGE (Chef Louis/Ensemble) holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from Columbus State University, and hails from right here in Columbus, GA. His favorite Springer credits include Shrek the Musical (Pinocchio), Spamalot (Ensemble/French Taunter), and Escape to Margaritaville (Ensemble). Some of his favorite CSU credits include Spring Awakening (Georg), Love’s Labour’s Lost (Costard), and Peter and the Starcatcher (Black Stache). Enjoy the show!

COURTLYN HOLT (Ensemble/Ariel US) is excited to venture “Under the Sea’’ in her seventeenth show at the Springer! You may have seen her in the Springer’s Murder on the Orient Express (Greta Olsson), Cabaret (Fritzie/u.s. Sally), Elvis (Dixie/ Ann-Margret), and White Christmas (Rhoda), Some of her other favorite credits include Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), and Pippin (Fastrada). Courtlyn thanks her mentors, friends, her fella, family and the Springer for their constant love and support!

MICAIAH J. BYRD (Mersister/Ensemble) is very excited to return to the Springer! She is a current sophomore at Columbus State University, pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance. This will be Micaiah’s second production at the Springer, the first being Elvis: A Musical Revolution (Sister Rosetta Tharpe/Ensemble). Some of her other credits Include John Proctor is the Villain (Swing/Ensemble), The Last Stop on Market Street (Nana Teacake), and Firebringer (Ensemble) all at Columbus State University.

*Denotes member of Actors Equity Association

CAST BIOS

LARREN WOODARD (Mersister/Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of the 2023-2024 Season. You may recognize her from past Springer shows such as Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Angel) and White Christmas (Rita). Some of her favorite credits include Disney’s Newsies (Katherine Plumber) and Matilda (Miss Honey). When not performing on the stage, Larren enjoys teaching future performers to shine. She completed her MEd at Columbus State University in Theatre Education in 2022. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Trey, and Eevee for being the wind beneath her wings. Enjoy the show!

SHANNON HAMILTON (Mersister/Ensemble) is excited to return to the Springer stage! She is currently a freshman pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at Columbus State University. You may have seen her previously in Elf the Musical (Ensemble). Other favorite credits include Chicago (Velma Kelly, Lumpkin County High School), and Pippin (Bertha, Lumpkin County High School).

ALICIA THOMPSON (Mersister/Ensemble) is ecstatic to be in her thirteenth production with the Springer! Some of her favorite roles include Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon), High School Musical (Gabriella, Liberty Theatre), and Sweet Charity (Nikki, Columbus High School). When she’s not performing, you can catch her teaching Pre-K. This is her first year and she’s been enjoying her little ones a lot! She thanks God for the opportunity to do what she loves as well as her parents and sisters for always supporting her.

CHELLE LEARY (Mersister/Ursula US) is excited to return to the Springer stage, but is no stranger to the Springer Opera House, this being her sixth year here. She is one of the hosts of No Shame Theatre and a teacher with the Academy. Favorite roles include Evil Dead: The Musical (Deadite), She Kills Monsters (Evil Gabbi/Monsters/Narrator), Buster Scruggs (Burlesque Dancer/ The Kid), and Legally Blonde (Kate). Chelle also teaches dance at Elite Dance Academy and is a performer/ producer with Dead End Drive-In. Enjoy the show!

HOLLY SMITH (Mersister/Ensemble) is excited to make her Springer debut this season! She is currently a sophomore at Columbus State University pursuing dance, music, and theatre. You may have seen her in The Prom (ensemble) this past summer with CSU Repertory Summer Theatre. Other credits include: The Addams Family, A Christmas Carol, Urinetown, and Curtains to name a few.

TANNER SCOT (Pilot/Ensemble) is excited to return to the Springer where he was last seen in Guys and Dolls (Harry the Horse). Tanner holds a BFA in Music Theatre from Viterbo University (‘19) and is based in New York City. Favorite credits include: The Wedding Singer (Robbie Hart), Escape to Margaritaville (Brick), The Full Monty (Malcolm), Altar Boyz (Matthew), and CATS (Munkustrap). He thanks you for continuing to support your local arts organizations! @tan_scot

ALEXANDER WILLIAMS (Ensemble) is excited to be back on the Springer stage for the fourth season in his Springer career. His credits include ensemble roles in Chicago, Evita, and Singin’ in the Rain, as well as Lyons in Fences. He was also the assistant choreographer in A Christmas To Believe In. He always thanks God, his family, and loved ones for the opportunities and endless support. Wish him well as he returns to the Springer Stage!

JAIME MICHAEL ALEXANDER HALL (Ensemble) earned his BFA in Acting from Columbus State University, where he is currently pursuing his Masters degree in Theatre Education. He is overjoyed to be in another production with the Springer! You may recognize him from productions like Jackie and Me (Ant), Newsies (Jojo), and 101 Dalmatians (Horace). Some of his favorite credits include Peter and The Starcatchers (Peter/Boy), Corduroy (Corduroy), and A Christmas To Believe In (Ginger). He hopes you enjoy the show, and thanks God, his students, co-workers, family, and his lovely wife, Kennedy for all of their support.

MARSALIS CAUSEY (Ensemble) is so excited to be back at the Springer! He is a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance Minor at Columbus State University. You may have seen him in The Bodyguard - his Springer Opera House debut. Other Theatre credits include: Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince), Pippin (Lewis Understudy/Ensemble), Carnival of the Animals (Lion), The Nutcracker (Snow King). Marsalis is thankful for his family’s support while at school, and he is looking forward to the continuous growth as he furthers his learning at CSU.

AUSTIN YOEMANS (Ensemble/Prince Eric US) is back for his third musical with the Springer! He is pursuing his Bachelor of the Arts in Theatre Performance with a certificate in Musical Theatre at Columbus State University. His previous credits include The Bodyguard (Ensemble), and Guys and Dolls (Ensemble/Liverlips Louis). You may have also seen him in Firebringer (Grunt) or as a member of the ensemble of Pippin both at Columbus State University.

MAX ROUNSAVILLE (Ensemble) is excited to return to the Springer stage where he was most recently in Cabaret. He is a freshman pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Theatre at Columbus State University. You have previously seen him in Heathers (Heather Chandler, Creative Artists Theatrical Studios), Into the Woods (Jack, CATS), Company (Paul, Woodstock Arts), and Little Women (Laurie, Firefly Studios).

IVY HUNT (Youth Ensemble) is excited to return to the Springer for her second production! She attends sixthth grade at Creekside Intermediate school and has attended the Springer Academy since 2021. You may have previously seen her in Look Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story (Pam). Other credits include: The Jungle Book (Buldeo, Creekside) and Jack & the Beanstalk (Ensemble, Creekside).

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT ONE

THE WORLD ABOVE FATHOMS BELOW DAUGHTERS OF TRITON IF ONLY ( TRITON’S LAMENT)

DADDY’S LITTLE ANGEL PART OF YOUR WORLD

THE STORM

PART OF YOUR WORLD (REPRISE)

SHE’S IN LOVE

HER VOICE

UNDER THE SEA AFTER “UNDER THE SEA” IF ONLY (ARIEL’S LAMENT)

SWEET CHILD POOR UNFORTUNATE SOULS

ACT ONE FINALE

ACT TWO

POSITOOVITY

POSITAGGITY BEYOND MY WILDEST DREAMS

LES POISSONS

LES POISSONS (REPRISE)

ONE STEP CLOSER DADDY’S LITTLE ANGEL (REPRISE)

KISS THE GIRL IF ONLY (QUARTET)

THE CONTEST POOR UNFORTUNATE SOULS (REPRISE)

FINALE ULTIMO

CAST BIOS

KEEGAN MCFALLS (Youth Ensemble) is thrilled to make her debut at the Springer for her first-ever production! She is a fourth-grade student at Clubview Elementary School. You may have seen her earlier in the Matilda the Musical Jr. ensemble at Clubview Elementary School. Apart from acting, she plays the piano, sings in the school choir, and practices yoga and aerial silks.

ARIA TEMESGEN (Youth Ensemble) is thrilled to make her Springer debut! She has studied at the Springer Theatre Academy since Kindergarten. Aria is a fifth grade student at St. Luke School. In addition to her love of acting and singing, she enjoys producing original shorts on her Youtube channel and participating on the Hurricanes and St. Luke School swim teams. Aria is the third generation in her family to perform on the Springer mainstage! She thanks her family for their support.

LILLIANNA LECHUGA (Youth Ensemble) makes her stage debut in The Little Mermaid. A fourth grader at Wynnton Arts Academy, she dreams of pursuing theater at Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts. Lillianna has trained at the Springer Theatre Academy for 2 years.

JULIANA MORALES (Youth Ensemble) also performs in her school plays. This will be Juliana’s first year to be casted in a Springer Production! Her love for the theater shines through her acting.

NEVILL MYERS (Youth Ensemble) has been a student at the Springer Theater Academy for three terms. She is thrilled to be making her Springer Opera House debut in The Little Mermaid. Nevill is 10 years old and a fourth grade student at Glenwood school. She is a member of Glenwood Chorus and has performed in her school’s productions of Annie and Peter Pan. In her downtime Nevill enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

MELONY CONWAY (Youth Ensemble) a sixth grader at Phenix City Intermediate School. She is delighted to return to the Springer in the Youth Ensemble in The Little Mermaid for her second production. You may have previously seen her in Look Forward- The Ruby Bridges Story Ensemble. She has been an Academy Student for three years and she is excited to attend her fourth year in Academy.

PRODUCTION BIOS

KEITH MCCOY (Director) has worked successfully as a theatre professional for more than twenty years and is now the Springer’s Associate Artistic Director. He is a native of Portsmouth, Va., and graduate of Norfolk State University. Keith Patrick McCoy is a creative, skilled professional actor, director, choreographer, writer, and arts educator. As a performer his endeavors have allowed him to work in all types of venues, from indoor to outdoor, regional theatres, summer stock companies, national tours, and theme parks throughout the United States. He has also performed at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest arts festival in the world and takes place in Scotland’s capital city.

DEBBIE ANDERSON (Musical Director) has prepared choral and instrumental ensembles at the Springer since 1998. Her acting credits with 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 also serves as adjunct voice faculty for the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University.

JESS ADAMS (Production Stage Manager) earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Columbus State University in 2016. They are the former Production Manager / Production Stage Manager of Majestic Repertory Theatre, an immersive theatre in Las Vegas, NV. Jess leads the Springer’s stage management team and serves as the primary stage manager for the Main Stage Series. Previous credits include The Bodyguard, Mother of Rain, ACE: The Eugene Bullard Story, Million Dollar Quartet, Kudzu: The Musical, Jackie & Me, Last of the Red Hot Lovers (Springer Opera House); The Manson Family: an opera, Sweeney Todd (Majestic Repertory Theatre). jessadamssm.com

MATTHEW SWINDELL (Director of Production) is the Springer’s Director of Production. He graduated from Columbus State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology. He has

worked on many Springer productions over the past ten years in a variety of different roles including Director, Scenic Designer, Lighting Designer, Technical Director, and Road Manager for the Springer’s touring company, Springer Theatricals. You may also remember Matthew from his time on stage as Teddy Roosevelt in the Springer’s 2017 production of Newsies.

ALEX ALLISON (Costume Designer) Alex Allison (he/him) has been working as a costume and wig designer across the US. He has worked with notable companies such as the York Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Festival (BTF), Norwegian Creative Studios and others. He is currently the Resident Costume Designer at the Springer Opera House. Upcoming Productions: On Cedar Street (BTF).Theatre Credits include: Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust Road (World Premiere)(York Theatre NYC), Shrek the Musical, White Christmas, The Bodyguard, Little Shop of Horrors (Springer), Grease (Temple Theatre). He worked on Jersey Boys, Swing the Musical and Warren Carlyle’s Havana! At Norwegian Creative Studios (Wardrobe Supervisor).

PATTI JO FENZEL (Props Designer) earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater 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.

CALEB HUNEYCUTT (Sound Designer/ Engineer) is a graduate of Columbus State University he earned a BFA in Theatre Design and technology with a concentration in Sound Engineering. He originally was a volunteer at the Springer in 2020 and now is the resident sound designer and engineer. He has previously worked at CSU as the Technical Engineer during the 2023 GRT Summer stock.

WALTER PIGFORD (Technical Director) is from Georgia, graduating from Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus (previously known as Armstrong State University) with a BA in theater. After graduating he lived in NYC for 4 years working on the Off-Broadway circuit and working full time as the Assistant Technical Director at Pace University. He has worked at various regional theaters around the country but is glad to be back in his home state bringing theater to the Columbus community.

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Wallace & Linda Twiggs

William J. Cunningham, Jr.

Devoted donors who have included the Springer in their wills and estate plans. To learn how you can create a meaningful legacy that will support the Springer’s mission forever, please contact Tate LeClair, Director of Development, at tleclair@springeroperahouse.org.

Jack & JoRhee Pezold

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” McClure

Otis B. & Eleanor T. Burnham

Mr. Barnett Woodruff

Mrs. Helena Pease

Mrs. Ethel “Sally” Foley

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Buck

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Flournoy

Kelsey & Barbara Kennon

Mr. & Mrs. Frank B. Schley, III

Dr. & Mrs. David Levine

Paul & Dona Pierce

Burton N. & Rita A. R. Lowe

Dr. Mary W. Schley

Janice P. Biggers

Dr. Christine Senn

Mr. Cameron Pratt Bean

Debra Melvin Faulk

Dr. Alice Budge & John Greenman

HONORARIUMS AND MEMORIALS

In Memory of Col (Ret) Robert S. Poydasheff Sr.

Kim & David Antekeier

Janice P. Biggers

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bradley

Helen J. Burgin

Chattahochee Family Law Bar

Ben & Kathryn Cheek

Joyce Chittenden

Fountain, Arrington, Bass, Merecer & Lee P.C.

Mrs. John H. Deaton

Sally and Madden Hatcher, Jr.

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Phillip J. Linn

Mr. & Mrs. William Middleton

Mrs. Raymond E. Mobley

Gary & Carla Stickles

Mr. & Mrs. William B. Turner Jr.

Eleanor Y. Wheeler

In Honor of F. Clason Kyle

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bradley

In Honor of Janice P. Biggers

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bradley

In Honor of Tom & Lucile Flournoy

John & Bitsy Dedwylder

In Honor of Debbie Anderson

Ronnet & Lydia Rice

In Honor of Brian Luedtke

Neil & Joanne Rice

In Memory of Mr. Lee R. Redmond Jr.

Wynne Prather Stevenson

Janice P. Biggers

In Memory of Sis Hargrove

Mr. & Mrs. William B. Turner, Jr.

In Honor of Mr. Frank B. Schley, III

Pam & Frank Feagle

In Memory of Dr. Mary W. Schley

Mrs. Janice P. Biggers

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley

Alice Budge & John Greenman

Rebecca Duggan

Pam & Frank Feagle

Stacy & Danielle Varner

In Memory of SGM Gary Stickles

Daniel Cantu

Marnie Salter

Betty Townsend

Sandra Langford

Chandra Lothian

Sarah Bullard

In Memory of Virgina E. Nelson

Sandra Langford

Mr. Cameron P. Bean Honors

Zada & Bill Feighner

Tom & Lucile Flournoy

Meg & Frank Schley

Dusty & Sam Wellborn

In Honor of Dr. Alice Budge

Christine Albano

A WISE INVESTMENT FUND

Alice Budge & John Greenman

Angelica Marchionne

Anna Lynn Starr

Anne Messner

Annette Riggs

Arnulfo Astorga

Ashley Newhaller

Austin Sargent

Brandon Mitchell

Brian Luedtke

Buncie Lanners

Caitlin Frost

Carrie Theus

Charlotte & Jim Minter

Chase & Amanda Eiland

Courtney Heath

Cydney Landreau

David & Cathy Woolbright

Db Woolbright

Debbie Anderson

Diane Ellicott

Dick Tasse

Donna Hutchins

Dr. & Mrs. Richard & Conchetta Ousey

Dr. Damita James

Dr. Dan & Mrs. Bridget Alcide

Dr. Franciska Kocsner - The Brain Center

Egan Foster

Eileen Lynch

Elizabeth McFalls

Ellen Free

Ellen Grace Ridgeway

Erin Peacock

Four G’s Charitable Trust

Frank B. and Meg Schley, III

Fred Opalinski

Gabbrielle Parker

Ginger Thomas

Iveta & Jim Boyanchek

Jack and Rebecca Basset

Karen Cotton-Everett

Thank

Larren Woodward

Laura Forlines

Lilia Gillis

Linda Chappel

Lisa Powers

Lucy Peacock Flournoy

Macy Cardwell

Marian Fletcher

Marie Brooks

Marie Trenga & Brian Ribeiro

Mariela Olivo

Max Kountz

Meagan Cascone

Melissa Gilliland

Melissa James

Melody Carter Michael & Maxine Denniston

Mikayla Cypert

Mk Alford

Morgan Bryce

Mr. & Mrs. Greg LeClair

Mr. & Mrs. Seth L. Knight III

Mr. & Mrs. William B. Turner, Jr.

Mrs. Richard R. Hallock

Neil & Joanne Rice

Patricia Gann

Paul & Dona Pierce

Paula & Riley Wolfe

Phyllis & Newt Aaron

Rabbi Beth Schwartz

Randi King

Randy & Jessica Kitchens

Rebecca Beck

Rebecca Bowen

Rebecca Carter

Rebecca Raley Renee Williams

Rob and Elizabeth Harbison

Robert & Amy Harkness

Robert & Leann Hoidahl

Robin Blackmon

Chair

Past Chair

Secretary

Assistant Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ms. Lisa Powers Burns

Dr. David Levine

Mr. Pete Temesgen

Mr. William Morgan

Treasurer ...............................................................................................................................................

Assistant Treasurer

Mrs. James J.W. Biggers Jr.

Mr. William Bray

Ms. Marie A. Brooks

Dr. Alice Budge

Mrs. Lauren Chambers

Chair

Honorary Chair

Mr. Newt Aaron

Mrs. Pam Feagle

Mr. F. Clason Kyle

Mrs. Janice Biggers

Mrs. Mary Bradley

Mr. Steve Butler

Mr. Neil Clark

Ms. Sherricka Day

Mrs. Corrin Riley Duckworth

Mrs. Cindy Garrard

Mr. John Hargrove

Mrs. Barbara Kennon

Mrs. Len Kilgore

Mr. F. Clason Kyle

Mr. Brian Luedtke

Mr. Joe McClure

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mr. Tom Flournoy

Mr. Frank Foley

Mrs. JoRhee Pezold

Mrs. Barbara Kennon

Mr. Joe McClure

Mrs. Elizabeth Ogie

Mrs. Teresa Abell

Mrs. Bridget Alcide

Mrs. Eliza Morrill

Mrs. JoRhee Pezold

Ms. LaTivia Rivers

Mr. Frank B. Schley III

Ms. Iris Tate

Mr. Frank B. Schley III

Mr. F. Clason Kyle

Mr. Frank B. Schley III

Mr. Mat Swift

Mr. Perrin Trotter

Mrs. Dusty Wellborn

Mrs. Sally L. Turner

Mr. Bill Feighner

Springer Opera House Theatre Leadership

Danielle Patterson Varner (CEO/Executive Producer) has served the Springer for more than twenty years - first in sales, then development, and finally as managing director. For the past six years, she has managed day-to-day operations, budget tracking, board relations and historic preservation. Varner is a member of the Rotary Club of Columbus, the chair of the Columbus Cultural Arts Alliance and was named one of “Georgia’s Most Influential Leaders” in 2022 and 2023 by Georgia Trend Magazine.

Keith Patrick McCoy (Artistic Director) is wellknown among local audiences, actors, designers, technicians and Springer Theatre Academy parents. Over the past thirteen years, he has served the Springer as guest director, actor, choreographer and instructor. In 2023, he was recognized with the Lift Him Up award for outstanding community service and excellence by the Courier Eco Latino, an independent Columbus newspaper. He works to expand outreach efforts, attract new audiences and leads the process of choosing the productions for each season.

ARTISTIC STAFF

Artistic Director........................................................................................................

Director of Production

Associate Producer ........................................................................................

Company Manager

Production Stage Manager

Keith McCoy

Matthew Swindell

Katie Underwoood

Rebecca Gossett

Jess Adams

Musical Director...............................................................................................

Properties Designer and Artisan

Debbie Anderson

Patti Jo Fenzel

Resident Costume Designer and Shop Manager Alex Allison

Sound Designer/Production Engineer..............................................................

Caleb Honeycutt

Technical Director Walter Pigford

Assistant Technical Director ......................................................................................David Jones

Costume First Hand

Production Associate

Mollie Lipkowitz

MH Harrison

Production Technician .............................................................................................

Scenic Artist

Scottie Scott

Katie Andreachi

EDUCATION STAFF

Director of Education ..........................................................................................

PAIR Director & Assistant Director of Education

DB Woolbright

Meagan Cascone

Education Coordinator Kelli Leak

Resident Teaching Artist, PAIR Specialist .................................................................... Sam Bolar

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

CEO/Executive Producer

Danielle P. Varner

Director of Marketing and Audience Development Allie Kent

Director of Development.......................................................................................... Tate LeClair

Director of Finance

Debra Faulk

Director of Patron Services ................................................................................David J. McCray

Marketing Manager

Box Office Manager

Jhai James

Max Nolan Young

Community Engagement Coordinator ............................................................... Machell Dooley

Rentals Coordinator/NO SHAME Host

Box Office Associate/NO SHAME Host

Kevan Baxley

Chelle Leary

Landmark Operations Director ................................................................................ James Clark

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