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Ella McFadden’s endowed gift to NTCF provides sustained support for 13 local organizations.Welcome to Bass Performance Hall and our 2022-2023 Performing Arts Fort Worth season. On behalf of the Performing Arts Fort Worth staff and Board of Directors, I thank you for joining us as we celebrate 25 years of Bass Performance Hall. Even though it’s not quite yet Thanksgiving, the Hall is decked and we’re in the holiday spirit, excitedly waiting for Santa to make his grand entrance at the end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday morning. Tonight, we are thrilled to welcome back a familiar favorite, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical . The beloved TV classic soars offscreen and onto the stage in this musical adaptation of a story that speaks to the misfit in all of us. Whichever community you choose to spend the holidays with, we hope this show reminds you that sometimes what makes you different can be the thing that makes you special.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical comes to Bass Hall as part of the 2022-2023 BNSF Popular Entertainment Series . This incredible lineup continues with a sold-out holiday show by the UNT One O’Clock Lab Band on December 2 at McDavid Studio. Then in the spring, Our Planet Live In Concert takes the Bass Hall stage March 21, followed by the King of Rant himself, Lewis Black , returning to the Hall April 15 with his Off The Rails tour. The series closes with the UNT One O’Clock Lab Band’s Spring Showcase May 5 at McDavid Studio. Individual tickets to these shows are on sale now.
Our 2022-2023 Broadway at the Bass Season presented by PNC Bank begins next week with the Lincoln Center Theater production of Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady. The season also includes Disney’s The Lion King, Pretty Woman: The Musical, Annie, Tootsie and Hadestown. Season tickets are no longer available but individual tickets to My Fair Lady, The Lion King , Pre tty Woman: The Musical, Annie, and Tootsie are on sale now.
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Dione Kennedy President & CEO Performing Arts Fort WorthBased on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage Stage Adaptation by Arrangements by Music/Lyrics by Orchestrations by ROBERT PENOLA TIMOTHY SPLAIN JOHNNY MARKS WILLIAM C. WHITE
Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage Stage Adaptation by Arrangements by Music/Lyrics by Orchestrations by ROBERT PENOLA TIMOTHY SPLAIN JOHNNY MARKS WILLIAM C. WHITE
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” animated television special adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks with CLINT BLAKELY OLIVER J. BOSTON JOHNISA BREAULT LOUIS REYES CHAVEZ KRISTEN DANIELS JACKSON DIGIACOMO DAYLE EMBLETON BROOKE GATTO TALIA GLOSTER TREVIN GOIN CERON JONES MARLON MAGTIBAY RYAN PERRY MARKS KATHERINE PALADICHUK JARED PRICE MONICA DANAE RICKETTS BEDA SPINDOLA RYAN WONG FRANKIE ZABILKA PAUL ZELHART
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” animated television special adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks with
CLINT BLAKELY OLIVER J. BOSTON JOHNISA BREAULT LOUIS REYES CHAVEZ KRISTEN DANIELS JACKSON DIGIACOMO DAYLE EMBLETON BROOKE GATTO TALIA GLOSTER TREVIN GOIN CERON JONES MARLON MAGTIBAY RYAN PERRY MARKS KATHERINE PALADICHUK JARED PRICE MONICA DANAE RICKETTS BEDA SPINDOLA RYAN WONG FRANKIE ZABILKA PAUL ZELHART
Sound Design by STEPHAN GIFFORD JEAN-YVES TESSIER JULIE FERREN
Scenic Design by Lighting Design by
Production Stage Manager Flying Effects by Head Carpenter Assistant Director & Choreographer ANNA KLEVIT ZFX CHEYENNE OLIVER CEDRIC DODD
Scenic Design by Lighting Design by Sound Design by STEPHAN GIFFORD JEAN-YVES TESSIER JULIE FERREN
Casting Director DAVID LAMOUREUX YARNI POLAND BROADWAY & BEYOND TAL FOX JOHN TELLEM/TGPR THEATRICALS TRACEY McFARLAND
Music Director Tour Marketing and Press Tour Direction
Production Stage Manager Flying Effects by Head Carpenter Assistant Director & Choreographer ANNA KLEVIT ZFX CHEYENNE OLIVER CEDRIC DODD
Music Director Tour Marketing and Press Tour Direction
Casting Director DAVID LAMOUREUX YARNI POLAND BROADWAY & BEYOND TAL FOX JOHN TELLEM/TGPR THEATRICALS TRACEY McFARLAND
Production Manager DIANE ALIANIELLO CODY MURRAY MELONIE HARRISON
General Manager
General Manager Production Manager DIANE ALIANIELLO CODY MURRAY MELONIE HARRISON
Directed and Choreographed by DANA SOLIMANDO
rudolphthemusical.com
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and related elements © and TM under license to Character Arts, LLC. All rights reserved.
Directed and Choreographed by DANA SOLIMANDO
rudolphthemusical.com
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and related elements © and TM under license to Character Arts, LLC. All rights reserved.
CAST
(in order of appearance)
CAST
Sam the Snowman TREVIN GOIN Mrs. Claus BEDA SPINDOLA
(in order of appearance)
Santa Claus..................................................................................................... JARED ALLEN PRICE
Sam the Snowman TREVIN GOIN Mrs. Claus BEDA SPINDOLA Santa Claus JARED ALLEN PRICE
Donner/King Moonracer ......................................................................................... PAUL ZELHART Mrs. Donner/Dolly KRISTEN DANIELS Rudolph TALIA GLOSTER Boss Elf CLINT BLAKELY Hermey .............................................................................................................. FRANKIE ZABILKA
Elves ....................................................................
LOUIS REYES CHAVEZ, DAYLE EMBLETON, BROOKE GATTO, RYAN PERRY MARKS, KATHERINE PALADICHUK, RYAN WONG Fireball MARLON MAGTIBAY
Clarice ................................................................................................ MONICA DANAE RICKETTS
Yukon Cornelius/Coach Comet ..................................................................................CERON JONES Bumble… JACKSON DIGIACOMO
Donner/King Moonracer ......................................................................................... PAUL ZELHART Mrs. Donner/Dolly KRISTEN DANIELS Rudolph TALIA GLOSTER Boss Elf CLINT BLAKELY Hermey FRANKIE ZABILKA Elves .................................................................... LOUIS REYES CHAVEZ, DAYLE EMBLETON, BROOKE GATTO, RYAN PERRY MARKS, KATHERINE PALADICHUK, RYAN WONG Fireball MARLON MAGTIBAY Clarice MONICA DANAE RICKETTS
Yukon Cornelius/Coach Comet ..................................................................................CERON JONES Bumble… .................................................................................................... JACKSON DIGIACOMO
SWINGS
OLIVER J. BOSTON, JOHNISA BREAULT
SWINGS
DANCE CAPTAIN DAYLE EMBLETON
OLIVER J. BOSTON, JOHNISA BREAULT
DANCE CAPTAIN DAYLE EMBLETON
The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all electronic devices such as cellular phones, pagers and watches.
The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all electronic devices such as cellular phones, pagers and watches.
CAST
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT I
Overture ........................................................................................................................ Orchestra
“A Holly Jolly Christmas” Sam, Chorus “Jingle, Jingle, Jingle” Santa Claus and Donner “We Are Santa’s Elves” (Instrumental)/ “When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter” Elves “We’re a Couple of Misfits” (Intro) Hermey “Jingle, Jingle, Jingle” (Reprise) ....................................................................... Young Reindeer “There’s Always Tomorrow” ............................................................................. Clarice, Chorus “We’re a Couple of Misfits” (Continued) Rudolph “We Are Santa’s Elves” Santa’s Elves “We’re a Couple of Misfits” ...................................................................... Hermey and Rudolph “Fame and Fortune” ..................................................... Yukon Cornelius, Hermey and Rudolph
ACT II
Entr’acte Orchestra “Silver and Gold” .................................................................................................................. Sam “The Most Wonderful Day of the Year (The Island of Misfit Toys)” ....................... The Misfit Toys “There’s Always Tomorrow” (Reprise) Rudolph “The Snowstorm” Orchestra, Chorus “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” Santa’s Elves “We Are Santa’s Elves” (Reprise) ..........................................................................Santa’s Elves
“A Holly Jolly Christmas” (Audience Participation) Sam “A Merry, Merry Christmas” Rudolph and Misfits “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” All
There will be one 20-minute intermission.
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CLINT BLAKELY (Boss Elf) is thrilled to be back in Christmastown! Off-Broadway: The Importance of Being Earnest. Regional credits: Santa Cruz Shakespeare, Theatricum Botanicum, Playwrights’ Center of San Francisco. Stream Clint’s original song “Bountiful Earth” on all platforms. Merry Christmas! @clintblakely.
OLIVER J. BOSTON (Onstage Swing) is beyond thrilled to be making his national tour debut with Rudolph . Favorite stage credits include Rent (Roger), Legally Blonde (Paulette), Peter Pan (Ensemble), Beauty and the Beast (Dance Captain/ Ensemble), The Music Man (Tommy Drills), Footloose (choreographer) as well as his years in Disney Entertainment, contemporary company and exploring the art of Irish step dancing. Oliver has dedicated his life to performing and is forever grate ful to give back some of the magic of storytelling and art he’s been gifted throughout his life. Special thanks to Gerry, Keenan, Amanda, Larry, David, the FanFam and the cast, crew, creative and company of Rudolph! <3 for Angela <3 IG: sabreboy1.
JOHNISA BREAULT (Onstage Swing). National tour debut! Regional: On Your Feet! (Moonlight Amphitheatre); Catch Me If You Can (Dance Captain, San Diego Musical Theatre); Hello, Dolly! (Minnie Fay, 3-D Theatricals); Seussical (Bird Girl, Candlelight Pavilion); Oklahoma! (3-D Theatricals); Sister Act (Michelle, Broadway at the Gardens); The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet van de Graaff, OCSA). Orange County School of the Arts—musical theater alumna. Lots of love to family, friends, cast and crew! IG: @johnisabro Johnisa.com.
LOUIS REYES CHAVEZ (Male Elf), aka Louie, was born and raised in Los Angeles and attended Culver City High School’s AVPA before receiving a B.F.A. in commercial dance from Pace University in NYC. Represented by Go 2 Talent Agency, past credits include original ensemble in The Secret Silk (Princess Cruises), dancer in “Only Human” (Jonas Brothers), and male lead in “Love Takes Five” (Panda Express). Louie is thrilled to be joining this wonderful cast and crew to spread holiday cheer to a majority of cities he’s visiting for the first time! Thank you for letting us put on a show for you and your family. Please enjoy yourself!!!
KRISTEN DANIELS ( Mrs. Donner/Dolly ). National tour debut! Favorite credits: Kira in Xanadu (Laguna Playhouse), Maggie in A Chorus Line (Sierra Rep), Penny in Hairspray (Laguna
Playhouse). UC Irvine grad with a B.A. in drama, honors in musical theater. Love to her family, and special thanks to FireStarter Entertainment! kristen-daniels.com. @kris10daniels.
JACKSON DIGIACOMO ( Bumble ) is elated to join the cast of Rudolph for his first national tour! Favorite credits include Claude ( Hair ), Melchior (Spring Awakening) and Chuck Cranston (Footloose). Huge thank you to Mom and Dad for the endless support.
DAYLE EMBLETON ( Female Elf, Dance Captain). Rhode Island native, Dayle Embleton is an AMDA alum represented by GTA. Credits include New Kids On The Block (Fenway Concert), Pretty Poison (tour), Todrick Hall and Nickelodeon’s “The Thundermans.” Dayle is honored to be on the road with Rudolph for a third season! Thanks to my loved ones and this amazing cast and crew! IG: @dayleembleton.
BROOKE GATTO (Female Elf) is delighted to be making her national tour debut! She is origi nally from Portland, Oregon and received a B.F.A. in musical theater from Cal State, Fullerton. Recent theater and film credits include Spring Awakening (Hudson Theatre), Crushed (dir. Niki Koss), Imposter (dir. Shayda Frost) and Heard (dir. Danielle Savre). Brooke is a proud member of SAGAFTRA. Many thanks to her family, friends and team at Firestarter Entertainment!
TALIA GLOSTER (Rudolph ), lover of handme-downs and Yo-Yo Ma, believes our purpose in life is to learn as much as we can. She is grateful for Rudolph’s reminder that we can especially learn from the purity of openness, curiosity and imagina tion that kids lead with. UCLA grad. Love to Ima, Daddy, Daniela, Heather.
TREVIN GOIN (Sam The Snowman) is excited to be back in Christmastown! Trevin just finished an Off-Broadway run as Ben Hanscom in the award-winning, IT: A Musical Parody. Other credits include The Producers (Franz Liebkind) and Guys and Dolls (Nicely Nicely Johnson). Trevin would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and support @gointrevin.
CERON JONES (Yukon Cornelius/Coach Comet) is an actor, singer and director from the Antelope Valley. His most favorite projects include Ragtime as Coalhouse Walker Jr., Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as Joseph and The Color
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Purple as Director and Mister. He was most recently in Broadway’s second national tour of Anastasia. He is thrilled to be performing in another national tour with such a wonderful team!
MARLON MAGTIBAY (Fireball) is very thrilled to make his national tour debut with Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! He received his B.F.A. in musical theater from California State University, Fullerton. Credits: Ensemble/Frank Jr. u/s in Catch Me If You Can (San Diego Musical Theatre), Brother in Joseph…Dreamcoat, Pete in Saturday Night Fever (Candlelight Pavilion), Ensemble in The Addams Family (5-Star Theatricals), Kurt Kelly in Heathers, Richard Mason in Jane Eyre (CSU, Fullerton). He would love to thank his friends and family for their support. marlonjamesmagtibay.com.
RYAN PERRY MARKS (Male Elf) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut in Rudolph! Credits include, international: One Man’s Dream II (Tokyo Disney Resort-Japan). Regional: Newsies: The Broadway Musical! (Race) at 3D Theatricals and 5-Star Theatricals, Young Frankenstein (Felix, u/s Igor) at McCoy Rigby Entertainment/La Mirada, Gypsy (Tulsa), A Chorus Line (Mike). Classical ballet: Giselle (Albrecht), La Bayadere (Solor), Cinderella (Prince Charming). Film/TV: “Hannah Montana,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks 2.” Endless gratitude to his incredibly supportive family, friends and Natalie at LA Talent! IG: @ryanperrymarks.
KATHERINE PALADICHUK (Female Elf) is thrilled to make her national tour debut! Credits: Witnesses (world premiere, staged reading), S.A.T.: The Musical (staged reading), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Candlelight). B.F.A.: California State University, Fullerton. She would like to thank her parents, family and friends for their endless support. IG: @katherinepaladichuk.
JARED ALLEN PRICE (Santa Claus). National tour debut! Regional: Big Fish (Chance Theater), West Side Story (Tustin Fine Arts), Joseph… Dreamcoat (Candlelight Pavilion). Selected: Something Rotten!, Heathers (BroadwayWorld LA Award for Lead Actor in a Musical), Daddy Long Legs, Mamma Mia!, The Fantasticks, The 25th Annual…Spelling Bee, The Polar Express (Warner Bros.). Voiceover: Dynasty Warriors 9. B.M. in vocal performance, Cal. State Northridge. So much love and appreciation to the entire Rudolph team and cast, Jim and MTA, and my amazing family and friends for their endless love and support. IG: @jaredallenprice
MONICA DANAE RICKETTS ( Clarice ) is thrilled to be making her national tour debut! She is currently based in Los Angeles, CA, and has performed in productions all around the world. Credits include: Into the Woods at the Hollywood Bowl, Evelyn Nesbit/Ragtime The Musical, Ado Annie/Oklahoma!, Fiona/Shrek The Musical, and Cinderella and Snow White on Disney Cruise Line. She would like to thank her family, friends and the team at Firestarter Entertainment for their unbeliev able support, and for all of the incredible artists, creatives and audiences that have continued to help keep theater alive! IG: @monicadanae and website: monicaricketts.com.
BEDA SPINDOLA (Mrs. Claus) is beyond excited to be presenting a cherished work and to be work ing with such an incredible team of creators. She has been seen on “Undercover Boss: Celebrity Edition” with Idina Menzel, Revelation: The Musical (OffBroadway) and Disney Cruise Lines. She has recently released her own music on all streaming platforms. Instagram: @BedaSpindolaOfficial.
RYAN WONG (Male Elf). Born and raised in Malaysia, Ryan Wong left his family and home to pursue a career of performing arts here in the U.S.A. Graduating with a B.A. in dance and theater from Messiah University, Pa. in 2021, Wong has since achieved his artist Visa to continue working as an artist in the States. Theater credit: Rudolph The Musical, national tour ’21 (Fireball), Is He Dead?, Infidel. TV credit: “Astro Battleground Malaysia 2016” (available on YouTube). Thank you to my family in Malaysia, Hannah, Courtney and every one who has supported my journey! Follow me on Instagram: Ryan_Wongkh.
FRANKIE ZABILKA ( Hermey ). Regional: Something Rotten! (Nigel), Newsies (Davey), Fiddler (Motel). TV/film: “Rebel” (ABC), “Chang Can Dunk” (Disney+). He can be seen alongside Will Arnett in a national campaign for commerce tools. A Chicago area native, Frankie holds a B.F.A. from Ball State University. Love to Tianna and his family. For Erica. @frankiezabilka.
PAUL ZELHART ( Donner/King Moonracer ). B.F.A. AMDA LA/NY. Previous credits include King Kong (Carl Denham), All Shook Up (Chad), The Rocky Horror Show (Brad Majors), Newsies (Snyder), Night of the Living Dead (Johnny/Tom). Much love to my family for their support!
DANA SOLIMANDO (Director/Choreographer) and her children enjoyed growing up with this iconic
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American classic. After 12 national tours, produc tions at Madison Square Garden and Nashville’s The Grand Ole Opry, she is still passionate about bringing it on stage to audiences nationwide. She most recently choreographed IRENA—The Irena Sendler Story (world premiere at Teatr Muzyczny Poznan). Other credits: Rebel Genius (2019 world premiere), Cabaret (2019 Ovation and L.A. Drama Critics Circle nominations—Best Choreography), American Idiot (2016 Ovation Award nom.), Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame (5th Avenue Theatre), Parade (3-D Theatricals, 2013 Ovation nom.), Mamma Mia!, Rent, The Addams Family (with Rachael York and Bronson Pinchot), Billy Elliot (2015 L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award nom.), Ragtime (2015 Ovation nom.), Damn Yankees (2014 Ovation nom.), Hairspray, All Shook Up, Swing! (2004 and 2006 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards—Best Choreography), Miss Saigon at Macau International Arts Festival/McCoy Rigby Entertainment (2012 Ovation nom.—Best Choreography), Jesus Christ Superstar national tour (NAACP Theatre Award nomination). Other favor ites: La Cage aux Folles, Hair and The Wizard of Oz (Sacramento Music Circus); Little Miss Scrooge (world premiere); Spring Awakening and Little Shop of Horrors. Dana is also the co-writer/direc tor/ choreographer for Maestro and Route 66 on Crystal Cruise Lines. Broadway performance credits: Peter Pan (Tiger Lily—also filmed for A&E), Cats (Rumpleteazer), and Swing! (West Coast/Country Girl). Many thanks to Character Arts, Right Angle, McCoy Rigby Entertainment and to all of the incredi ble creatives who have helped bring this show to life. For Hailey and Jude Mason! danasolimando.com.
CEDRIC DODD ( Assistant Director and Choreographer). Credits: Rudolph national tour (2017), “The Mysterious Benedict Society,” Neiman Marcus, Crocs, Apple, “American Horror Story” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” Faculty member at AMDA, LA and Millennium Dance Complex. Recently seen as Bouley/Dance Captain for Musical Theatre West’s Damn Yankees. Reps: Go 2 Talent Agency (LA) and CESD (NY). @cedricdodd_.
DAVID LAMOUREUX ( Music Director ). Theater: Ogunquit Playhouse, Musical Theatre West, 3-D Theatricals, Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Lewis Family Playhouse, California Center for the Arts, The Wallis. Tour/recording: Gwen Stefani, Augustana, Yoshiki, Conrad Sewell, Lucy Schwartz, Vanessa Carlton, The Damnwells, Dave Eggar, Katie Costello, Clyde Alves, Jack & Benny Lipson.
TAL FOX ( Casting Director). Casting credits
include the national tour of Women of a Certain Age, and productions at 5-Star Theatricals (most recently The Addams Family starring Teri Hatcher), The Echo Theater Company, Pacific Resident Theatre, Knot Free Productions, Greenway Court Theatre, Center Theatre Group, Theatre @ Boston Court, and The Rockwell Table & Stage. talfox.online.
WILL VOUGHT (Voice Coach) is an actor, writer, comedian and voiceover artist with credits including voicing the character of Trent Titweiler on “Better Call Saul Presents: Slippin’ Jimmy” and appear ances on “Law & Order: SVU,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The Good Wife,” “The Good Fight” and “Bones” to name a few. Vought served as head writer for Wayne Brady during his time hosting “The Late Late Show” and later toured with him performing standup. When not on set or stage, Will loves to spend time with his son, travel and grab cof fee with his friends. Thanks to Dana, the cast and team for my sixth year with the show.
GENEVIEVE “G” FIATI ( Puppet Trainer ) has puppeteered with The Jim Henson Company, Disney+, Netflix, Disneyland, FailArmy and count less other shows and commercials. While perform ing as a regular cast member of The Jim Henson Company’s Puppet Up!, she is currently the puppet captain and a producer for FailArmy’s, Womp & Co., and PBS’s “Kookamakalooka.”
JEAN-YVES TESSIER (Lighting Designer) is a primate with a single opposable thumb. He hails from the cold reaches of Canada and once had a sexy French accent. He has since lost it. If found please take good care of it. What a delight it is to participate in Rudolph’s adventure!
SIERRA BARRETT (Costume Coordinator) has been costuming for over eight years and is excited to be working on this year’s production of Rudolph She would like to thank her friends and family who have supported her career.
ELIZABETH “EB” BOHKS (Head Wig/Makeup/ Hair Coordinator) received her Cosmetology State Board License summer of 2013. Thanks and love to the family and friends that love and support her. This and every show is dedicated in loving memory of her Grandmother, Lois Gentzler, I love you more! Follow her on Instagram @wigsbyeb.
TERRY HANRAHAN (Props Designer). Terry’s theater life began about 100 years ago as an actress, then on to creating props. Followed by the Art Department of Children’s TV at Nickelodeon. Then
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a return to live theater as an AEA stage manager, and production manager. And full circle to eight years designing props for Rudolph!
SHAD RAMSEY (Flight Director). Louisville based ZFX flying director and fight director. ZFX credits: Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Tarzan, Little Mermaid, Billy Elliot, Wicked, Cinderella, The Lightning Thief, Cats, Wizard of Oz, Willy Wonka, Phantom, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Elf and A Christmas Carol. Fight director credits, Broadway as associate fight director: Memphis, Macbeth, Doctor Zhivago, Bonnie & Clyde. Off-Broadway: Henry V, Macbeth, Richard III, Hamlet, Cymbeline, As You Like It. Member: AEA, SDC.
ANNA KLEVIT (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be touring and bringing much needed hol iday cheer to all of you! Thanks to the incredible cast and crew. Much love to Mom and Dad.
JULIAN OLIVE ( Assistant Stage Manager ) is excited to be heading on the road with this Christmas classic! Select recent credits include, 5-Star: Hunchback of Notre Dame, Shrek, Matilda, West Side Story, The Music Man, Mamma Mia!, Something Rotten! , Newsies and The Addams Family. Rubicon Theatre: The Gin Game. 3DT: Newsies. Bay Street Theater: The Prompter. Paper Mill Playhouse: The Honeymooners. Second Stage Theater: King Liz. The York Theatre Company: Wonderland. Weathervane Playhouse: Pippin, 42nd Street, A Chorus Line, Merrily We Roll Along, Blood Brothers, Avenue Q and South Pacific
ASHLEE CHEYENNE OLIVER ( Head Carpenter ) obtained a B.A. in theater produc tion from JSU, where we concentrated in stage and production management. He worked on many Broadway touring shows and has been stage manag ing for seven years. Cheyenne is a freelance produc tion technician who has worked on many shows in several capacities, including design, directing, stage managing and production. He is a member of SMA and IATSE. He teaches theater to the next genera tion of artists and wants to remind them to shoot for the stars in all their endeavors.
DIANE ALIANIELLO ( General Manager ) is thrilled to be joining Rudolph and friends this hol iday season! Recent work history includes Cherry Lane Theatre, Carnegie Hall, NY City Center, Jumpstart Entertainment, CESA Entertainment and more. Diane holds a B.A. in theater from Florida State University and an M.F.A. in performing arts management from Brooklyn College.
TRACEY M c FARLAND/BROADWAY & BEYOND THEATRICALS ( Exclusive Tour Direction) is a theatrical producer and booking agency led by founders Tracey McFarland, Victoria Lang and Ryan Bogner, dedicated to the creation and distribution of quality branded theatrical content for traditional and non-traditional venues through out North America and beyond. Broadway: The Kite Runner, Paradise Square. Upcoming: The Cottage Tours as agent: The Kite Runner, The Cher Show, Legally Blonde, Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, Where We Belong, An American in Paris, The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Neil Goldberg’s Pomp, Snow & Cirqueumstance and more. bbtheatricals.com
BOB PENOLA (Script Adaptation) is an awardwinning playwright and creative writer/director based in NYC. Bob has created shows that can be seen around the world on luxury cruise ships, at theme parks and at corporate events. For him, it’s a dream come true to be creatively involved in bring ing this classic to life on stage.
JONATHAN FLOM (Producing Partner ) has overseen the translation of the 1964 “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special into the stage show Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. He has worked directly with all of the the ater companies and contributors who have brought their passions and great talents to the development of this touring production.
AARON BURAKOFF ( Associate Producing Partner) oversees all of the location-based initiatives for Character Arts Creations, including stage shows, theme parks, public events and installations.
DANIELLE FLOM (Associate Producing Partner) has been responsible for ensuring that all of the visual elements in the production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical faithfully capture the unique charm and the overall look and feel of the iconic 1964 television special, “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer.”
STAFF FOR RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL
General Manager Diane Alianiello
Director/Choreographer ............... Dana Solimando Assistant Director & Choreographer Cedric Dodd
Music Director ........................... David Lamoureux
Casting Director Tal Fox Voice Coach Will Vought Puppet Trainer ......................... Genevieve “G” Fiati Lighting Designer Jean-Yves Tessier Costume Coordinator ...................... Sierra Barrett Head Wig/Makeup/Hair Coordinator Elizabeth “EB” Bohks
Props Designer ............................. Terry Hanrahan
Video/Projections Sam Roseman
Flights by ....................................................... ZFX Flight Director Shad Ramsey Puppet Repairs Patricio Wolovich
Tour Marketing.................................. Yarni Poland Public Relations TGPR/John Tellem Merchandise ......... Creative Goods/Robyn Hamilton Social Media TGPR/Dan Grody Public Relations TGPR/Andy Coscarelli Travel ................................................. Road Rebel
TOUR DIRECTION
BROADWAY & BEYOND THEATRICALS
Tracey McFarland, Victoria Lang, Ryan Bogner Jaymi Gilmour, Steven Griffin, Kristine Coelho, Monica Smith
TOURING COMPANY
Production Stage Manager ................... Anna Klevit Assistant Stage Manager Julian Olive Technical Director/ Head Carpenter......................... Cheyenne Oliver Assistant Carpenter Kirk O’Hara Head Electrician ............................... Tyler Travers Assistant Electrician Sid Cory Head Audio Scott Robinson Assistant Audio ..................................... IZ Fuerter Assistant Fly Kelli Farmer
Props ............................................ Kathryn Sutton Wardrobe Maya Faye Gordon Hair & Makeup Jasper Adams
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Ryan Addison
Christian Anderson
Molly Casey Atkins
Jonathan Guerrero Derek Lewis
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” animated televi sion special adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks, music and lyrics by Johnny Marks. All elements © and TM under license to Character Arts, LLC.
Orchestra tracks produced and recorded by David Lamoureux and Los Angeles Musicians Collective
The Director/Choreographer is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union.
Sewell is proud to support Performing Arts Fort Worth and Bass Hall.
ANGELS IN THE WINGS
Angels in the Wings support the Children’s Education Program of Performing Arts Forth Worth at the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall with gifts of $1,000 and above. The Children’s Education Program is an integral part of Bass Performance Hall but maintains its own support independent of Performing Arts Fort Worth. Each year, 70,000 students from Fort Worth ISD and North Texas experience high-quality curriculum-related performing arts programs at Bass Performance Hall that are free of charge to all participants because of the generosity of our Angels in the Wings.
ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE CHILDREN’S EDUCATION PROGRAM
Alice L. Walton Foundation
Judy and Paul E.* Andrews, Jr. Anne T. and Robert M. Bass
The Burnett Foundation
Edward Perry Bass Foundation
Estate of Louise Hutcheson Terry Canafax Bayard H.* and Cornelia C.* Friedman Barney Lipscomb
Nancy Lee Bass Memorial Fund
Patricia H. Schutts Fund
Rozanne and Billy Rosenthal Schollmaier Foundation Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show
SPONSORS FOR THE CHILDREN’S EDUCATION PROGRAM
Anonymous
The Kleinheinz Family Foundation for the Arts and Education
Leo Potishman Foundation
Red Oak Foundation
Robert D. and Alma Moreton Foundation Sid W. Richardson Foundation
Amon G. Carter Foundation
Arts Fort Worth City of Fort Worth Cami and John C. Goff The Lowe Foundation John L. Marion Texas Commission on the Arts
Anonymous
Alcon Foundation
Ann L. & Carol Green Rhodes Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee BNSF Railway Foundation
Garvey Texas Foundation
Priscilla and Joe Reid Martin Jr. Mary Potishman Lard Trust
Rose Family Foundation
Telemundo 39 | KXTX
T.J. Brown and C.A. Lupton Foundation
Elaine and Neils Agather
A.M. Pate Jr. Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee
Sue and Alan Buratto
Drs. Michael and Wendy Collini Dana and Dee Kelly, Jr. Dione Kennedy and Daniel Hagwood Stacie and David McDavid
Once Upon a Time …
Performing Arts Fort Worth, Inc. Jean and John* Roach | The Roach Foundation Rosalyn Rosenthal Rozanne and Billy Rosenthal
Thomas M., Helen McKee & John P. Ryan Foundation
William E. Scott Foundation
Ben E. Keith Foods Toni and Bill Boecker Debbie and Brent Burns Kim and Glenn Darden Christina and Mark L. Johnson Teresa and Luther King | Luther King Capital Management Julie and Joel Sawyer Sodexo Elena and Tom Yorio
Jil and Brad Barnes Sasha C. and Edward P. Bass Bobb Beauchamp Marjorie Black Eddie and Marilyn Broussard Gordon and Sharon Burt Dr. Robert S.* and Joyce Pate* Capper Central Market Domino’s Pizza Andrew and Kathy DuBose Lily and Bobby English | English Family Giving Fund
Fifth Avenue Foundation
Nancy L. Hallman Gloria and Erich Holmsten Arnold Jansen
Joe T. Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant Jean and Gordon Brooks Kelly, Jr. Hollie and Joe Lancarte Robert M. Lansford Sharon and Joe Leite Dr. Patricia A. Linares Angela and Ron Majerus Stacy Marshall Letha Grace McCoy Sandy and Brian Newby Mimi and Robert Nimocks
William Oglesby
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Qurumbli Fund
Jan and Bob Scully Mary and Dwayne Smith Wes and Shirley Turner Paul and Jean Wei Diane Zubalsky *Deceased
Board of Directors
Elaine Agather, Chairman; Edward P. Bass, Chairman Emeritus Jil Barnes, Dr. Jennifer G. Brooks, Eddie Broussard, Becky Brumley, Eboney Cobb-McCain, Kim Darden, Joann Dickerson, Glenn S. Forbes, Paige Higgins, Erich Holmsten, Mark L. Johnson, Dee Kelly, Jr., Teresa King, Marsha H. Kleinheinz, Joe T. Lancarte, Robert M. Lansford, Sharon Leite, Dr. Patricia Linares, Mary Ralph Lowe, John L. Marion, Stacy Marshall, Priscilla Martin, David McDavid, Brian Newby, Shannon Ray, Jean Roach, Lisa Rose, Rozanne Rosenthal, Joel T. Sawyer, Patricia H. Schutts, Jan Scully, Gloria Starling, Amy Tully, Wes Turner
The Staff
Executive Office & Finance
President & CEO Dione Kennedy Vice President & CFO ...................... Kathy DuBose Board & Education Manager Taylor Woods Financial & Budget Analyst Caren Wilkerson Controller ...................................... Jennifer Rendon Accounting & Business Specialist ............................. Jonathan Dingler Executive Assistant/Office Manager Karin Lee
Programming & Engagement Management
Vice President of Programming & Engagement Management........................................... Jason Wise Assistant Director of Programming & Engagement Management Hannah Guinn Manager of Programming & Engagement Management. ....................................... Justin Perrin Assistant Director of Marketing Brad Evans Senior Marketing Manager. Jackson Pollock Content & Communications Manager .Erica Ludwig Digital & E-Commerce Marketing Manager ........... Allyn Welker
Production Manager & Senior Technical Director Jacob Mobberley Technical Director, Audio ..... Charles McCormick Production Technician Dylan Walker Assistant Director of CRM Strategy .Phillip De Leon
Patron Services Manager ................... Kelsey Fales
Patron Services Supervisors Laura Crick, Alexus Ogrodnik
Patron Services Lead Representatives .................... Adam Laughlin, David Mathews, Esperanza Sandoval Ordonez
Patron Services Representatives Nataly Hernandez, Grace Simmons
Front of House & Hospitality Services
Director of Front of House ...............Chris Sanders Assistant Directors of Front of House Gordon Kelly, Clara Silva
Hospitality Services Managers .................................. Drew Clevenger, Maria Williams
Front of House Manager and Volunteer Coordinator Marisa Maschino Front of House & Retail Manager .. Moses Gomez Inventory Coordinator ...................... Carson Costa Retail Representative Stephen Lang
Building Services
Director of Building Services Dwayne Tidwell Facilities Operations Manager Mike King Building Services Lead Technician .Chet Cheevers Building Services Coordinator ..... Gerardo Olvera
Children’s Education Program
Director of Education ........................... Sue Buratto Director of Donor Relations ........... Jeanie Wilkins Development & Education Coordinator. Marissa Kates
Information Technology
Director of Information Technology Stephen Rorai Assistant Director of Information Technology Nicholas Cunningham
Safety & Risk Management
Director of Safety & Risk Management . Jim Carley Assistant Directors of Safety & Risk Management Mark Coffey, Jeremy DeVoe Safety & Risk Management Manager Sean Carroll Safety Coordinator ............................ Carlos Duque
Human Resources
Human Resources Representative Mirjam Maggio
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Williams Trew is proud to support performances at Bass Hall.