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URINETOWN

THE MUSICAL

Music & Lyrics by Mark Hollman
Book & Lyrics by Greg Kotis

Directed by Matthew Bannister
Music Direction by Matthew Dohm
Choreography by Kiersten Gasemy

This production has been made possible in part by grants from:

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International

CAST AND CREW

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Officer Lockstock.................................................................................... Brian Lyons-Burke
Cladwell Cladwell................................................................................................... Steve Cairns
Hope Cladwell....................................................................................................... Lindsey Litka
Hot Blades Harry.................................................................................................Matty Montes
Little Sally.......................................................................................................... Marnie Kanarek
Bobby Strong.......................................................................................................... Becca Sears
Penelope Pennywise.................................................................................... Ashley Gerhardt
Officer Barrel.........................................................................................................Robert Apgar
Mr. McQueen................................................................................................................Ryan Kieft
Little Becky Two-Shoes.......................................................................Paige Teryn Breese
Soupy Sou......................................................................................................................Alex Gude
Senator Fipp................................................................................................................Julian Baro
Joseph Strong.................................................................................................... Andrew Shifler
Josephine Strong.............................................................................................. Denise O’Brien
Ensemble.....................................................Joy Campbell, Kaitlyn Grover, Tori Shemer,

Breton Stailey, Miranda Trautman

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director........................................................................................................ Matthew Bannister
Music Director..................................................................................................Matthew Dohm
Choreographer............................................................................................. Kiersten Gasemy
Stage Manager................................................................................................................Jen Katz
Set Designer.................................................................................................................. Lee Hebb
Costume Designer................................................................................................ Cody Gilliam
Lighting Designer and Operator............................................................... Stephen Knapp
Sound Designer and Operator..........................................................................Sean Hickey
Graphic Design.................................................................................................. Erica LeFebvre

MUSICAL NUMBERS

MUSICAL NUMBERS

This performance contains theatrical atmospheric fog and flashing/strobing
lights.

ACT ONE INTERMISSION

Prelude ACT TWO
Urinetown
It’s a Privilege to Pee What is Urinetown
It’s a Privilege to Pee (Reprise) Snuff that Girl
Mr. Cladwell
Cop Song Run, Freedom, Run
Follow Your Heart Follow Your Heart (Reprise)
Look to the Sky Why Did I Listen to That Man?
Don’t Be the Bunny
Act I Finale Tell Her I Love Her
We’re Not Sorry
I See a River

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OCTOBER 30

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31 W PATRICK STREET FREDERICK MD 21701 · 301.694.4744 · MARYLANDENSEMBLE.ORG

DIRECTOR’S NOTE

I am delighted to be directing
again at Other Voices Theatre
after sharing the fun of
Noises Off with audiences
earlier this year. The plans
for this show have been
nearly 2 years in the making
after our original summer
2021 slot was canceled by
the pandemic. Despite our
musical being based on “…a
premise so absurd,” the near
dystopian future of our story
feels a little more plausible
every day. The satirical social
commentary on the division in our country is more relevant than
ever and I believe that comedy is best served by trusting this
cast to invest in these characters and make the stakes they are
facing real and meaningful. The script makes it clear we have
two characters with knowledge of the events to come – Officer
Lockstock and Little Sally – In a time where our own beliefs are
simply echoed by our news of choice or the algorithms of social
media, how reliable are our narrators?
Or just sit back and listen to every fantastic song and connect
the musical style to other famous Broadway shows, enjoy the
dancing and the fabulous costumes, and laugh with our amazing
cast as they help you escape the real world for a couple hours.
This is Urinetown!

Matthew Bannister
Director

OUR VOICES

Rob Apgar (Officer Barrel) is honored (Scenic City Shakespeare), Five Women
to be making his debut with Other Wearing The Same Dress (Live Arts
Voices Theater. Raised in the Pocono Theatre Atlanta), A REAL BITCH (New
Mountain region of Pennsylvania York Winterfest 2020, in association
he grew up doing Shakespeare and with Crow Theatre Co.), Picnic (Merely
Classic American Theatre. Some of Players Atlanta), Blithe Spirit (Jesterhall
his favorite rolls include (Don Parritt Productions Atlanta), Harvey (Sam
The Iceman Cometh; Ferdinand The Bass Theatre Austin), Playhouse
Tempest; Demetrius A Midsummer’s Creatures (City Theatre Austin). Thank
Night Dream; David Gold TheTwilight you Matt Bannister, Matt Dohm, and
of the Golds; Cinderella’s Prince the rest of the creative team for
Into the Woods; Joseph Joseph.. bringing me onto this show. It has truly
Dreamcoat; Melchior Amahl and been a phenomenal experience and
the Night Visitors) He was last seen I’m grateful! Huge thanks as always
in Potomac Playmaker’s as Steve to Alex, Karla, Lindsey and Matty for
Heidebrecht August Osage County. their undying support onstage and off.
He is a 15 year veteran police officer
in the DC region and makes his home Steve Cairns (Cladwell Cladwell)
in Hagerstown, MD with his Husband is ecstatic to be appearing for the
Rev. Dr. Rob Apgar-Taylor at Grace 9th time at OVT!! He has appeared
UCC. Give Mercy, Share Kindness. in many shows in the DMV and
Frederick areas. Some recent
Julian Baro (Senator Fipp) is proud to favorites include Selsdon in Noises
be making his debut at OVT! Urinetown Off, The Chairman in The Mystery of
has been a musical…like any musical Edwin Drood, Agatha Trunchbull in
that Julian has been itching to perform Matilda (OVT), Max Bialystok in the
for a long time—so this is quite the Producers (LTA), Shrek in Shrek, The
pinch me moment. Past credits include: Musical and the Narrator/Mysterious
King of the World Soloist in Songs For Man in Into the Woods (MST). Steve
A New World, Mitch Mahonie in 25th wants to thank his family, friends and
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, this amazing production’s cast and
Tonton Julian in Once On This Island, crew for their love and support.
The Minstrel in Once Upon A Mattress,
& Jim in All Shook Up. Julian works full Joy Campbell (Ensemble) is excited to
time in DC at a nonprofit advocating be a citizen of Urinetown! She is going
for LGBTQ+ legal professionals and is into her sophomore year in pursuit of
studying to get his Masters in Public a BFA in musical theatre with dance
Policy (‘24) from American University. concentration at Roosevelt University.
This is her second show with OVT; the
Paige Teryn Breese (Becky Two- first being as Snoopy in You’re a Good
Shoes) is thrilled to be joining the Man Charlie Brown. On with the show!
incredible cast and creative team of
Urinetown! Select theatre credits
include: Cabaret, Heathers, LEGENDS
(Authentic Community Theatre),
She Kills Monsters (Montgomery
Playhouse), Much Ado About Nothing

OUR VOICES

Ashley Gerhardt (Penelope Pennywise) Theatre Collective’s production of
is over the moon to make her debut Closer, and has performed with Silver
with OVT! Ashley has graced local Spring Stage, Adventure Theatre,
theatres for over 40 years, and Montgomery Playhouse, Rockville
some of her favorite roles include Little Theatre, The Arlington Players,
Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun Baltimore Shakespeare Factory,
and Elizabeth Benning in Young Quotidian Theatre and more. A
Frankenstein. Ashley is a 15-year classically trained singer hailing from
breast cancer survivor and wouldn’t New Jersey, Marnie has performed
be here without the love and support extensively in plays, opera, and
of her friends and family. Especially musical theatre throughout the Mid-
her most avid fan and supporter, her Atlantic region. Special thanks to a
mom, whom Ashley unfortunately lost resilient cast and brilliant director.
last year. Ashley would like to thank Kisses to her family for their endless
her husband for encouraging her to support, laughter, and love!
get back to “treading the boards”
and would also like to dedicate this Ryan Kieft (Mr. McQueen) is excited to
show to her mom because she be performing in his first production
knows she would have loved it! Miss with Other Voices Theatre. Ryan was
you, mom! Love you Mr. Lobster! last seen on the Fredrick stage in
Pippin at the Weinberg Center with FtP.
Kaitlyn Grover (Ensemble) is so Frequently an instrumentalist in the
excited to be performing in her first pit, Ryan has covered brass books in
Other Voices Theatre production musicals ranging from Phantom of the
Urinetown as a Featured Dancer! She Opera to Oklahoma to Legally Blonde.
is very glad she is a part of the cast, He would like to thank his family,
and hopes you enjoy the show! She friends, cast, and Magic to Do for all
would like to thank her parents for their love and artistic encouragement.
only raising a couple eyebrows at the
choice of show, and hopes they enjoy! Lindsey Litka (Hope Cladwell) is
thrilled to be part of her first OVT
Alex Gude (Soupy Sou) - This is Alex’s show with the cast of Urinetown. Most
5th show with Other Voices Theatre, recently she was seen performing
having most recently been seen as with Authentic Community Theatre
Yertle the Turtle in Seussical. Urinetown as Heather Chandler in Heathers
has been a dream show to perform the Musical and then as Ariel in The
live onstage since she performed in it Little Mermaid at CCT. This past
virtually in 2020. Thanks to Bannister holiday season she made her New
and Dohm for their unending passion York City debut with Michael Anthony
and commitment to the artistry, Theatrical’s (MAT) Holiday Special
Keirsten for believing in me, and my and will be returning to NYC this fall
amazing cast mates and crew for all the for another MAT Cabaret. She would
endless hard work. Enjoy the show! like to thank her loving partner, the
cast and crew, and you for supporting
Marnie Kanarek (Little Sally) is so local theatre. Enjoy the show!
excited that she might just pee her
pants! She was last seen in Cogent

OUR VOICES had to change a lot of her mannerisms
to fit Bobby’s essence, and she hopes
Brian Lyons-Burke (Officer Lockstock) it pays off! Some of her previous acting
is thrilled to make his first appearance credits include, Ali in Mamma Mia!, Eve/
with Other Voices Theatre as Officer Louis Lerman in Ruthless, Ursula in
Lockstock in Urinetown! He is a two- The Little Mermaid, Judy Turner in A
time WATCH award winner for his Chorus Line, and Penny in Hairspray.
portrayal of Judge Turpin in Sweeney This show has honestly come together
Todd and Roger DeBris in The against all odds and she hopes you
Producers. Notable recent stage roles have a wonderful theatre experience!
include The Chairman in The Mystery
of Edwin Drood, Charles in Pippin, Breton Stailey (Ensemble) - is thrilled
Fagin in Oliver!, Ebenezer Scrooge to be back on the OVT stage. She has
in A Christmas Carol, John Major in been seen on Frederick’s stages in
The Audience, Oliver Warbucks in Cabaret (Rosie), A Chorus Line (Val),
Annie, Captain Keller in The Miracle Young Frankenstein, Matilda, Frosty
Worker, Captain Hook in Peter Pan, the Snowman, Evita, Pippin, and
King Triton in The Little Mermaid, Seussical. She would like to thank her
Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady, Tevye Mom and Dad, The Girl’s Room, my
in Fiddler on the Roof, Charlie in The Sun and Star, and E, T, & L for their
Bridges of Madison County, and unending support and love. Shout out
King Arthur in Spamalot! He can to Magic To Do for the weekly brain
also be seen in several film roles. and Beyoncé boost. Thanks for joining
us to fight for Urination Freedom!
Denise O’Brien (Josephine Strong) is
so happy to be back on the OVT stage! Tori Shemer (Ensemble) is thrilled to
Past theater credits include Paulette be a part of Other Voices production of
in Legally Blonde, Regina in Rock of Urinetown! This is her first show with
Ages, Betty in The Great American Other Voices. Recent productions she
Trailer Park Musical and Petra in A has been involved in include Oakdale
Little Night Music. She’s also worked in stages production of Rock of Ages,
commercials and had a small, recurring The Fredericktowne players production
role on All My Children. Denise is of Pippin and many more! She looks
now a full time fused glass artist and forward to working with the team at
dog mom. Thanks to this great cast Other Voices for future productions.
and crew for welcoming me into the
show three weeks before opening! Miranda Trautman (Ensemble) is very
excited to be making her MainStage
Becca Sears (Bobby Strong) is so debut at OVT. Miranda is a student
excited to be playing the role of Bobby at FCC majoring in both theatre and
Strong! She wants to thank God, first education and was a previous intern
and foremost for helping her through here at Other Voices. She has been
this process. Also, huge shoutout to involved theatre for about 8 years.
her family, and amazing boyfriend, Jake Her most notable performing credits
for all of their support through this are Laura in Significant Other at
process. When she was offered the fcc. Ariel in The Little Mermaid at
role, she was nervous, but up for the Middletown High and Queen Gertrude
challenge. It is definitely different from in Hamlet with Riotous Youth.
anything she has played before. She

OUR DONORS & SPONSORS

THANKS TO OUR DONORS AND SPONSORS
Thank you to those who’ve raised their voice and supported us with their donations!

CHAMPION ($5,000+)
Anne and Joe • The Estate of Michael Morsberger
The Randall Charitable Trust Donor Advised Fund of the Community Foundation of

Frederick County
MASTER OF CEREMONIES ($2,500+)
Lesley Vandever and Jennifer Wilson

SPOKESPERSON ($1,000+)
The Estate of June and Leon Borden • Jana Moberly and Ginny Brace

NARRATOR ($500+)
Ron Terbush and Ray Hatch • Jenn Maschal-Lorms and Syndi Huth • Moyer & Sons

Community Landscaping
ANNOUNCER ($250+)
The Vidal Family • Rosemary and Frank Brown • Mike and Peggy Vaughn
Kelly Dingee • Pat Dickinson • Nancy Speck • Thom Potts and Richard Seckinger
Karen Martin • Nancy and Jack O’Donnell • Magoos Pub & Eatery
Toothman Orthodontics

ENSEMBLE ($100+)
Janet Michael in memory of Bill Soper • Art and Carol Wilson • Miriam Bolling
Will Wood • Shaun Whitney • Bonnie Ritter • TJ and Christine Grable • Delores Carr

Sharon Smith • Linda Towns • Bill Rucker • Jacqueline and Richard Kreh, Jr.
Bert and Emma Thornton • Sean Byrne • Sara Thomas and M L Dini • Brenda Price

Mary Ann and Stephen King • Teri Riefort • Shirley Stroup • Charlie Raeihle
Michael Ryder • Racheal Mellow • Carroll and Sara Zimmerman • Karen Martin

MEMBER ($50+)
Ronnie Osterman • Barb Lofts • Melissa Powell • Walter and Peggy Edmonds

Erin Marr • Jason Schupp • Cathie Porter-Borden • Teri and Gordon Cecil
Stephanie Pettey • Marcy Nicklas • Maria Boyce • Lewis Davis
Patricia Harrigan • Lisa Reed • Alberta Maschal
EXPRESS YOUR VOICE ($25+)

Nancy Luse • Terrelyn Greszler • Elizabeth Jarkey • Shirley Miller
Meaghan Whitney • Alan Heflin • Margaret Rosato • Steve McDonald
David Friedman • In honor of Al Francis and Maryann Riggin • Kimberly Allen

Linda Urquhart • Rhoda Bush
FOUNDATION SUPPORT

Frederick Arts Council • Delaplaine Foundation
Maryland State Arts Council • The Community Foundation of Frederick County

The Ausherman Family Foundation
We appreciate the generosity of our sponsors for their continued support.

Other Voices, Inc is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization; all donations are tax-deductible. All levels of sponsorship
receive recognition for the season in our program. Additional benefits are listed on the website. You can help
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