presents
Music & Lyrics by
IRVING BERLIN Original Book by
HERBERT
&
DOROTHY FIELDS As Revised by
PETER STONE Featuring
SARAH BIGGS MARY ELLEN CAMERON MATTHEW CIAZZA CHARLIE CIZEK KATHARINE FORD DANIEL HAFER ARIEL HANKE SAMN HUFFER AUDREY KILGORE TREY T. KISKA KELLER KNIGHT BRADY LOVE MELISSA ANN MARTIN MATTHEW A. MASTROMATTEO ARIEL MESSECA MALLORY ROME JORDAN B. STOCKSDALE THOMAS STRATTON LUKE SZUKALSKI TORI WEAVER with
JAIMIE LEA KISKA as Annie Oakley Music Direction by
Choreography by
JORDAN B. STOCKSDALE
DEE BUCHANAN Direction by
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THE CAST
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(In order of appearance) Frank Butler .................................................................................................................................. JORDAN B. STOCKSDALE Buffalo Bill Cody ............................................................................................................................................ARIEL MESSECA Dolly Tate ............................................................................................................................................................ TORI WEAVER Tommy Keeler...................................................................................................................................... THOMAS STRATTON Winnie Tate ....................................................................................................................................................MALLORY ROME Charlie Davenport ........................................................................................................................................... TREY T. KISKA Foster Wilson ....................................................................................................................................................SAMN HUFFER Chief Sitting Bull...................................................................................................................................................BRADY LOVE Annie Oakley ...............................................................................................................................................JAIMIE LEA KISKA Jessie .....................................................................................................................MATTHEW CIAZZA/LUKE SZUKALSKI Nellie .................................................................................................................... KATHARINE FORD/AUDREY KILGORE Little Jake ......................................................................................................................................................... KELLER KNIGHT Pawnee Bill .........................................................................................................................................................SAMN HUFFER Ensemble SARAH BIGGS, MARY ELLEN CAMERON, CHARLIE CIZEK, DANIEL HAFER, ARIEL HANKE, MELISSA ANN MARTIN, MATTHEW A. MASTROMATTEO Swings SAM BUCHANAN
BEHIND THE SCENES
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Director ....................................................................................................................................................................... BILL KISKA Choreographer .............................................................................................................................................. DEE BUCHANAN Music Director.............................................................................................................................. JORDAN B. STOCKSDALE Orchestrations and Arrangements.................................................. BILL KISKA and JORDAN B. STOCKSDALE Lighting Design ............................................................................................................................................. JUSTIN M. KISKA Light Board Operator...................................................................................................................................... MEGAN WEST Sound ............................................................................................................................................................................ BILL KISKA Set Design .................................................................................................... BILL KISKA and JORDAN B. STOCKSDALE Set Construction ..............................BILL KISKA, MATTHEW A. MASTROMATTEO, JORDAN STOCKSDALE Costumes ........................................................................................JESSICA BILLONES, SAMN HUFFER, BILL KISKA Wigs............................................................................................................................APRIL HORN of HAIR WORX SALON
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MUSICAL NUMBERS & SCENES
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~ ACT I ~ Prologue: The Big Top “There’s No Business Like Show Business” .......................................................................Frank and the Company Scene 1: The Front Lawn of the Wilson Arms Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio “Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly” .......................................................................................... Annie, Wilson, and the Kids “The Girl That I Marry” ............................................................................................................................... Frank and Annie “You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun” ............................................................................................................................... Annie “Show Business - Reprise” ............................................................................ Frank, Buffalo Bill, Charlie, and Annie Scene 2: A Pullman Car on the Overland Steam Train “I’ll Share It All With You” ...................................................................................Tommy, Winnie, and the Ensemble “Moonshine Lullaby” ......................................................................................................... Annie, Kids, and Cowboy Trio Scene 3: The Main Tent on the Minneapolis Fair Grounds “Show Business - Reprise” ............................................................................................................................................... Annie “They Say It’s Wonderful” ......................................................................................................................... Annie and Frank “My Defenses Are Down” .................................................................................................................... Frank and Cowboys Scene 4: Annie’s Dressing Tent “You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun - Reprise”........................................................................................................... Annie
~ ACT II ~ Prologue: The European Tour “Entr’acte” .......................................................................................................................................... Annie and the Company Scene 1: The Upper Deck of a Cattle Boat “I Got Lost In His Arms” ..................................................................................................................................................... Annie Scene 2: The Ballroom of the Hotel Brevoort in New York City “Who Do You Love, I Hope” ................................................................................................................Winnie and Tommy “I Got The Sun In The Morning” .............................................................................................. Annie and the Ensemble “An Old Fashioned Wedding”................................................................................................................... Annie and Frank “The Girl That I Marry - Reprise” .................................................................................................................................. Frank Scene 3: The Property Room Scene 4: The Shooting Match “Anything You Can Do” ............................................................................................................................... Annie and Frank “They Say It’s Wonderful - Reprise” ...................................................................... Annie, Frank, and the Company “Finale Ultimo” ...................................................................................................................................................... The Company
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WHO’S WHO
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SARAH BIGGS (Ensemble): is a recent graduate of Marymount Manhattan College and is excited to be returning to the stage after having just played Eponine in Les Mis this summer – her fourth summer at WOB. She would like to thank Bill, Deb, Jordan, and everyone at WOB for being so wonderful and her parents and little sister for their constant support! MARY ELLEN CAMERON (Ensemble): has returned to the WOB stage after achieving her Bachelor’s Degree from Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC. This season, she has appeared in Les Misérables (Cosette), Singin’ in the Rain, and The Sound of Music. She is thrilled to be back in Frederick and on the stage. She would like to thank her family and the Kiskas for all of their support. MATTHEW CIAZZA (Jessie): caught the acting bug in third grade and has been chasing his dream ever since! His first appearances at WOB were in the Children’s Theatre as Gus in Cinderella and a Lost Boy in Peter Pan. Matthew is extremely proud to be joining the cast of Annie Get Your Gun as Jessie. He lives in Frederick and is an eighth grader at the Barnesville School. Music is in his soul! He enjoys playing the saxophone, piano, and performing with the school chorus and band. When not performing, he practices karate and is working on earning a second degree black belt. He is an avid swimmer and likes reading and traveling. Matthew is thankful to his parents for their love and support; to Bill and Deb Kiska for this priceless experience and to Jordan Stocksdale for sharing his knowledge and training. As Matthew works to achieve his dream of performing on Broadway, he remembers what Mr. Bill has taught him: "There are no small parts, only small actors!” CHARLIE CIZEK (Ensemble): is a graduate from Towson University with a degree in Music Education. Following Singin’ in the Rain and The Sound of Music, this is his third production with WOB and he is very excited to be working with the cast and crew. Previously, he played the roles of Richie in A Chorus Line, Jack in Into the Woods, and Ty Jackson in Fame. He would like to thank his family, friends, and colleagues for their continued support! KATHARINE FORD (Nellie): is excited to be returning to the WOB Mainstage, where she previously played Marta in The Sound of Music. She is a fourth grader at New Market Elementary School and a member of the Frederick Children’s Chorus. Other favorite roles include Little Red in WOB Musical Theatre Camp’s production of Into the Woods, Jr. and an orphan in ACT’s Annie DANIEL HAFER (Ensemble): is excited to be returning for his second show at WOB after having appeared in Les Mis. Some of his favorite past appearances include Pirates of Penzance (Frederic), Titanic: A New Musical (Henry Etches), and The Music Man (Tommy). Daniel would like to thank his friends and family for their support, this amazing cast for an incredible run, and, as always, God for the many blessings that He has given. Soli Deo Gloria! ARIEL HANKE (Ensemble): has been performing since before she could walk. Throughout high school, she trained at Dancemoves Studio of Dance and was a
member of their competitive dance troupe. Ariel attended Oklahoma City University and studied for her Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dance Performance. While at OCU, she performed with the American Spirit Dance Company in their Home for the Holidays show and their 2012 Tour Company. After college, she landed her dream job working for Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA dancing in their Pixar Play Parade. Ariel is so excited to make her debut at WOB with this amazing show and cast. A huge thank you goes to Sean and her amazing family for always supporting her in every way. SAMN HUFFER (Foster Wilson/Pawnee Bill): appeared most recently here at WOB in Singin’ in the Rain and directed The Sound of Music. He has been involved in theatre, acting, singing, directing, and choreographing for most of his life. Samn taught theatre and music for 40 years throughout the state of Maryland and has appeared across the United States in regional theatre, summer stock, and tours. Thanks as always to his children and grandkids for continued support. AUDREY KILGORE (Nellie): is a fifth grader at Liberty Elementary School. Audrey loved her first role as Marta in WOB’s The Sound of Music earlier this year. She took the stage this summer as Rapunzel in Into the Woods Jr. and last year as a cheerleader in High School Musical Jr., both WOB Summer Camp performances. Audrey has participated in a number of acting workshops through Kids International Talent Agency and made her television debut in a commercial for the Sprout network when she was six. These days, Audrey spends much of her time immersed in music with her school chorus, band (violin), Music & Arts (piano), and musical theater at the Mid-Maryland Performing Arts Center in Frederick. She enjoys staying active with acrobatics, ballet, and volleyball. Audrey lives with her parents and younger sister, Charlotte, in Libertytown, MD. JAIMIE LEA KISKA (Annie Oakley): spent the summer on the barricade in Les Mis, following a spring tapping her way across the stage as Kathy Selden in Singin’ in the Rain. An actress, singer, and dancer, Jaimie’s other WOB credits include Paulette in Legally Blonde, Doralee in 9 to 5, Dolly Lynn in An Empire Christmas, Lola in Damn Yankees, Roxie in Chicago, and Kitty in The Drowsy Chaperone. Her first appearance at WOB was in 2010 as the crude oil heiress Jolene Oakes in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Behind the scenes, she choreographed the theatre’s 2011 production of Hairspray. When not singing and dancing on stage, she is employed with the Howard County Public School System, where she teaches middle school physical education. Jaimie is also an instructor and choreographer at the Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance. “For, Grandma.” TREY T. KISKA (Charlie Davenport): doesn’t find himself on stage very much anymore unless he has the opportunity to share the stage with his wife. The last time they were on stage together was in Legally Blonde. They also appeared together in Chicago when he had the pleasure of being shot by her every night. Other stage appearances include turns in The Drowsy
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Chaperone (Aldolpho), Christmas Follies (Jack Frost), The Wedding Singer (Sammy), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Bun Foo), Lend Me a Tenor (Bellhop). His favorite role though is still “Daddy” to MG. KELLER KNIGHT (Little Jake): is making his Mainstage debut after having appeared as Skunk in the Children’s Theatre production of Disney’s Peter Pan. He is a 9 year old who has been dancing at the Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance for the last four years and lives with his family in Jefferson. BRADY LOVE (Sitting Bull): returns to WOB after performing the role of Javert, one of his dream roles, in Les Mis. He'd like to thank his parents, and most importantly his Grandmother who, without her none of this would have happened. Favorite past roles include: Beast (Beauty and the Beast) and The Scarecrow (The Wizard of Oz). Brady dedicates his performances to the memory of Sammy Davis Jr. and Martin Smith. MELISSA ANN MARTIN (Ensemble): returns to WOB for her third appearance this season after playing Maria in The Sound of Music and Lena Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain earlier this year. Previous roles include: Sophie, Star-To-Be, and Ronnie Boylan in Annie, The Astrologer in Sunset Boulevard, Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde, Ilse in Spring Awakening, Miss. Hannigan in Annie, Fairy Godmother in Big Bad, Nettie Fowler in Carousel, Edith Stanley in Pirates of Penzance, and Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown. She also
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performed on the first ever 3D broadcast of ESPN's Friday Night Fights. MATTHEW A. MASTROMATTEO (Ensemble): graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University where he studied Theatre and Music. Annie Get Your Gun is his forth on stage appearance at WOB, having previous performed in Les Miserables, Singin’ in the Rain, and The Sound of Music. He also made a very unexpected appearance one evening in Legally Blonde. ARIEL MESSECA (Buffalo Bill): is thrilled to be back at WOB for his second production, having done Sunset Boulevard last year. Most recent credits are Spamalot, Shrek, and The Pirates of Penzance at Toby's Dinner Theater. He has toured with Missoula Children's Theater, and is a graduate of Muhlenberg College. Other favorite credits include Godspell, Hairspray, The Pajama Game, Assassins, Curse of the Starving Class, and the Mikado. Check out his website to find out news and information on the rest of his resume and his painting career at http:// rel313000.wix.com/arielmesseca. MALLORY ROME (Winnie Tate): is an actress from New Jersey with a Bachelor of Music in Music Theater from Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University and thrilled to be making her WOB debut! Favorite roles include Hairspray (Amber Von Tussle), Once Upon A Mattress (Winifred), Nine (Stephanie Necrophuros), Spamalot (Dance Captain), and My Fair Lady (Dance Captain). Choreography/Assistant Director credits include Alice in Wonderland (Valley
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View Middle School), Sleeping Beauty (Pineda Summer Conservatory), and Aladdin (Pineda Summer Conservatory). Currently, she teaches Music Theater at 24/7 Dance Studio and Directs for the Music Theater Factory. JORDAN B. STOCKSDALE (Frank Butler): has appeared on the WOB stage in Les Mis, Singin’ in the Rain, The Sound of Music, Sunset Boulevard, Legally Blonde, 9 to 5, Footloose, Jekyll & Hyde, Damn Yankees, Chicago, Hairspray, South Pacific, The Drowsy Chaperone, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, All Shook Up, The Full Monty, The Producers, CATS, The Wedding Singer, Evita, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Forever Plaid, and Fiddler on the Roof, as well as numerous Children’s Theatre productions. Since becoming WOB’s Resident Music Director, he has music directed every production since 2010; directed Steel Magnolias and Nunsense A-Men!; and wrote 2010’s Christmas Follies. THOMAS STRATTON (Tommy): is glad to be returning to the WOB stage after making his debut in Les Misérables this summer. Since graduating from The University of Maryland in 2013 with a B.A. in Theatre, Thomas has also appeared in Off The Quill's production of The Creation of the World And Other Business (Lucifer), as well as Guerrilla DC's Capital Fringe Show Capt. Tickle Britches (Ninja/Lester/Carl). Please don't call him Tommy. LUKE SZUKALSKI (Jessie): is very happy to back on WOB’s Mainstage. He has previously played the roles of Gavroche in Les Mis, Friedrich in The Sound of Music, and Winthrop in The Music Man. He has attended Musical Camps at WOB where he performed in Into the Woods Jr. (Prince), Seussical Jr. (Mr. Mayor), 100 Years of Broadway, and Annie, Jr. (Drake and Bundles). He performed in WOB’s Children’s Theatre productions of Winnie the Pooh (Roo), Aladdin (Guard), Cinderella (Mouse), and Peter Pan (Michael). Luke wants to thank his family for their support and everyone at WOB for putting up with him again. TORI WEAVER (Dolly Tate): is excited to be back at WOB this fall after last being seen in Les Misérables
this summer and Sister Berthe in The Sound of Music at the beginning of the season. She was also recently seen in Frederick in Reefer Madness with Being Revived and in Junie B. Jones at the Maryland Ensemble Theater. Other favorite roles include Sister Robert Anne in Nunsense, Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Smitty in How to Succeed. BILL KISKA (Director, Executive Producer): is WOB’s Executive Producer and CEO. Since taking over the theatre in 2002, he has overseen every production, as well as directed a majority of them including Sunset Boulevard, Legally Blonde, The Music Man, Hairspray, South Pacific, All Shook Up, CATS, Evita, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. DEE BUCHANAN (Choreographer): is the owner and director of her own dance studio in Middletown and is WOB’s new Resident Choreographer. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the Kiskas and another magnificent WOB cast this fall! For WOB, she has choreographed productions of Singin’ in the Rain, Legally Blonde, 9 to 5: The Musical, and The Music Man. Visit www.dbdance.com to learn more about The Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance. WAY OFF BROADWAY (Producer): The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, under the direction of the Kiska Family since 2002, is currently celebrating its 20th Anniversary Platinum Season. Since it first opened in 1995, the theatre has been a leader in the area’s performing arts community, proudly bringing both classic musicals, as well as regional and area premieres to the Frederick stage. Way Off Broadway is also the home of a one-of-a-kind children’s lunch theatre, offering entertainment for the entire family, and giving children a chance to see some of their favorite characters live on stage. In addition to the Mainstage and Children’s Theatre productions, Way Off Broadway produces a number of special events throughout the year including Breakfast with Santa (and Mrs. Claus), an annual Princess Breakfast, and a growing series of interactive murder mysteries. To learn more about Way Off Broadway and all of its productions, visit www.wayoffbroadway.com.
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ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
September 5 - October 11, 2014
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