MAMMA MIA!

Fairfield Center Stage
Fairfield, CT

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NOTES

A NOTE FROM DIRECTOR/ FCS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
CHRISTY McINTOSH-NEWSOM

Thank you so much for joining us outdoors at the Scandinavian Club, where we feel right at home
performing the music of ABBA! We are so grateful to be able to finally present this show which was
originally scheduled for May of 2020. We held our first round of auditions in the summer of 2019
during our season general auditions, held virtual callbacks in March 2020, and were able to have in-
person callbacks in August of 2021, making this the longest casting process we have ever had!

We could not be prouder of this incredible cast, staff, and team of volunteers, who are all devoutly
committed to providing a safe, enjoyable and FUN experience. From offering ticketless check-in,
concessions QR codes, and socially distanced pods, to ensuring that our cast and staff are fully
vaccinated, safety has been our number one priority. We are so thankful to be able to present this
show outside, with plenty of room to get up and dance if you want to (because it is VERY hard to sit
still when "Waterloo" begins!)

A HUGE thanks to Brian and the staff and Board at the Scandinavian Club, our friends at the
Fairfield Museum & History Center and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and every single person who
helped to bring this show to life. As a nomadic non-profit organization, we rely on the support of our
community, so we are very grateful for the support that we receive. YOUR support in choosing to
participate in live theatre, especially after the total shut-down of our entire industry, is
immeasurable. Thank you. If you enjoy yourself today, please also consider purchasing a ticket to
our next event, ALL TOGETHER NOW, a Broadway revue that is being produced by over 3,000
theatre companies worldwide on November 12.

Please sit back, order a beverage on your phone, clap along (just not on 1 and 3), and enjoy this
joyful, pop celebration!

SPECIAL THANKS

Joe Boerst
Curtis Farr
Walt Matis
Allison Burress
Fairfield Museum Staff
St Paul’s Episcopal Church Staff
McNeil Johnston
Charles Casimiro
Kate Eisemann Pictures
Ludlowe High School Drama Club
King School
Lou Ursone & Curtain Call
Renee Purdy & The Warner Theatre
Eastbound Theater
Mary Joan Wright & Trumbull Youth Association
Jennifer Lynne
Ainsley Ramalho
Tere Mak
Emily Frangipane
Marty McGrath
Jane Barnes
Jeff Fulton & Joe Orisino

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Fairfield Center Stage

PRESENTS

MAMMA MIA!

Music and Lyrics by

BENNY ANDERSON
BJÖRN ULVAES

And some songs with STIG ANDERSON

Book by CATHERINE JOHNSON
Originally conceived by JUDY CRAYMER

Music Director Director Choreographer
JACKIE MARTINO CHRISTY McINTOSH- KELSEY KAMINSKI

NEWSOM

Scenic Designer Stage Managers Costume Designer
KEVIN PELKEY LISA DAHLSTROM JESSICA CAMARERO
KRISTA WATSON
Lighting Designer Sound Designer
DON ROWE Associate Artistic Director CHRIS GENSUR
BRIAN CROOK

Executive Producer
ELI NEWSOM

MAMMA MIA! was originally produced in London by Judy Craymer, Richard East and
Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal.

Additional Material & Arrangements

MARTIN KOCH

Music Published by Universal Music Publishing Group and EMI Grove Park Music Inc.
and EMI Waterford Music Inc.

Mamma Mia!
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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

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SONGS

ACT 1

Overture........................................................................................................Orchestra
I Have a Dream.................................................................................................Sophie
Honey, Honey......................................................................................Sophie, Ali, Lisa
Money, Money, Money....................................................................Donna & Company
Thank You for the Music.......................................................Harry, Bill, Sam & Sophie
Mamma Mia.........................................................Donna, Harry, Bill, Sam & Company
Chiquitita...................................................................................Rosie, Tanya & Donna
Dancing Queen.........................................................................Rosie, Tanya & Donna
Lay All Your Love on Me................................Sky, Sophie, Pepper, Eddie,& Company
Super Trouper..................................................................Donna, Tanya, Rosie & Girls
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme...............................Lisa, Ali, Sophie, Sam, Bill, Harry & Girls
The Name of the Game.............................................................................Sophie & Bill
Voulez Vous................................................................................................... Company

ACT 2

Entr'acte........................................................................................................Orchestra
Under Attack....................................................................Sophie & Nightmare Chorus
One of Us...........................................................................................................Donna
S.O.S......................................................................................................Sam & Donna
Does Your Mother Know......................................Tanya, Pepper, Lisa, Ali & Company
Knowing Me, Knowing You....................................................................................Sam
Our Last Summer..................................................................................Donna & Harry
Slipping Through My Fingers..............................................................Donna & Sophie
The Winner Takes It All......................................................................................Donna
Take A Chance On Me................................................................................Rosie & Bill
I Do, I Do, I Do.......................................................................Sam, Donna & Company
I Have a Dream..............................................................................Sophie & Company

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CAST

Cast Members

Donna Sheridan Marilyn Olsen
Sophie Sheridan
Tanya Cresham-Leigh Jessica Pescosolido
Rosie Mulligan
Sam Carmichael Carolyn Reeves
Harry Bright
Bill Austin Shannon Grumet
Sky
Ali Mark Silence
Lisa
Eddie Bill Warncke
Pepper
Ensemble Jeffrey Fulton

Music Director/ Keyboard Sean Davis
Keyboard 2/ Programming
Guitar Monique Castillo
Bass
Drums Marcelle Morrisey

Erick Sanchez-Gomez

Bobby Henry

Jennifer Faccenda, Bonnie Gregson, James Hisey,
Marnie Kruse, John Layseca, Christine Mitchell-

Robinson, Ainsley Novin, Sophie Pennock-Collins,
Lindsey Reuter, Ryan Romero, Emily Seanor,
Genevieve Seanor, Nora Watson

Orchestra

Jackie Martino
Clay Zambo

Michael Mosca
Charles Casimiro

Gabe Nappi

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CREW

Production/Creative

Artistic Director/ Director Christy McIntosh-Newsom
Executive Producer Eli Newsom
Music Director
Choreographer Jackie Martino
Stage Managers Kelsey Kaminski
Associate Artistic Director Lisa Dahlstrom, Krista Watson
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer Brian Crook
Lighting Designer Jessica Camarero
Sound Designer
Production Assistant Kevin Pelkey
Props Mistress Don Rowe
Media Manager
Assistant Stage Managers Chris Gensur
Crew Charlotte Masi
Company Manager
Kristi Novin
Brian Bish
Stacey Durrell, Mia Tommins
Sebastian Wintah-LaFleur
Stefanie Seanor

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WHO'S WHO

Marilyn Olsen as Donna Sheridan

Marilyn couldn’t be more excited to be crossing off a bucket list role
with her FCS family!!! She was last seen in a streaming version of Wit
and in person as Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret. Other favorites:
Norma Desmond: Sunset Boulevard, Mrs. Lovett: Sweeney Todd,
Madam Rose: Gypsy, The Witch: Into The Woods, Mme Thenardier in
Les Miserables, Maria Callas in Master Class, M’Lynn in Steel
Magnolias. Marilyn is a physician assistant in Waterbury. Special
thanks go to Christy, Jackie and Kelsey as well to husband John and
her two favorite productions, Philip and Ellie.

Jessica Pescosolido as Sophie Sheridan

Jessica would like to thank everyone in this production for keeping the
cast, crew, and each other safe and healthy. Top 2 favorite roles:
Maggie in A Chorus Line and Penny in Hairspray. Jessica recently
celebrated her one year wedding anniversary to her beautiful wife
Stacy! Owner at Project Dance Center in Shelton, Jessica would like
to dedicate this show to all her amazing students - “Without a song or
dance what are we? So I say thank you for the music for giving it to
me.”

Carolyn Reeves as Tanya Cresham-Leigh

Carolyn is thrilled to be performing with FCS again after appearing in
their inaugural run of A Christmas Carol as a Dickensian caroler.
Singing and dancing are her greatest joys, so the Mamma Mia life
suits her very well. She wishes to thank everyone involved in this
production for an exhilarating and deeply fulfilling ensemble
experience!

Shannon Grumet as Rosie Mulligan

Shannon is thrilled to be making her Fairfield Center Stage debut as
one of the Dynamos! Recent roles include Mrs. Mayor in Seussical
(Musicals at Richter), Aunt Trina in I Remember Mama (Center Stage
Theatre), and Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (Center Stage
Theatre). Love to her husband, Chris, and two children, Lainey and
Ben.

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WHO'S WHO

Mark Silence as Sam Carmichael

Mark was last seen in Fairfield Center Stage’s production of The
Sound of Music as Captain Von Trapp. Mark is happy to be back. He
was recently heard saying, “Mamma Mia, here I go again!” Although
he originally thought that he would be portraying the role of Sam from
the Dr. Seuss classic Green Eggs and Ham, Mark thinks that this Sam
is good too. He was recently heard saying, “Sam I am.”--...the rest is
silence.

Bill Warncke as Harry Bright

Bill is happy to return to Fairfield Center Stage after previously
performing here as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol
Experience. Most recently seen in the area as Freddy in Chess at the
Carriage House Arts Center, other favorite roles include Old Man
Stong / Senator Phipp in Urinetown, Judas in Godspell, Leon
Czolgosz in Assasins, and Dave Butkatinski in The Full Monty.

Jeffrey Fulton as Bill Austin

Jeffrey is a newcomer to FCS. Past roles include Reverend Mother
in Nunsense A-Men!, Mr. Bumble in Oliver and a rogues' gallery of
ne'er-do-wells, colorful characters and fathers who know who their
daughters are. Jeff has a background in radio including several years
at STAR 99.9. He currently works in Post Production where recent
projects include Say Yes to the Dress. Love to his amazing wife Laura
and their wonderful daughter Harper.

Sean Davis as Sky

Sean is excited to FINALLY be back on-stage for this show! His last
in-person performance was as the Emcee in FCS’s production of
Cabaret. Virtually, Sean was part of Wit as Jason Posner and the play
Twilight: Los Angeles 1992. He is grateful for his friends, family, and
Sal for their love and support! IG and Twitter: @TheSeanMDavis

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WHO'S WHO

Monique Castillo as Ali

Monique is excited to finally be back on stage with FCS! After singing
these songs way too many times in the shower, she is thrilled to be
performing them for real... So are her neighbors... Favorite credits:
Anne de Bourgh in Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Brookfield),
Fritzie in Cabaret (FCS), Chutney in Legally Blonde (Musicals at
Richter), and Rosalia in West Side Story (Wilton Playshop).

Marcelle Morrisey as Lisa

Marcelle is thrilled to be in the cast of Mamma Mia. She is a Second
Grade teacher in Bridgeport, and also likes to direct and teach theatre
in her free time. Some of her previous musical credits include;
The Sound of Music (Ensemble), Rent (Maureen Johnson), Godspell
(Day By Day), Seussical The Musical (Cat In The Hat), Grease (Jan),
and many others. She would like to thank everyone who was involved
in this show for all their hard work! Enjoy!

Erick Sanchez-Gomez as Eddie

Erick is thrilled to be debuting with Fairfield Center Stage. When not
with Mamma Mia, he is part of the CT Gay Men’s Chorus, rocking out
on his trumpet, and singing in cabaret performances throughout the
year. Erick would like to give thanks his friends, family, vocal coach
Scott Alan, and The Unity Center of Norwalk for the support!

Bobby Henry as Pepper

Bobby is a local and professional actor who has appeared in many
productions statewide and regionally. He is thrilled to be returning to
Fairfield Center Stage with all of his closest friends to bring magic
back to the stage. Recent credits include, Joice Heth (Barnum), Kit Kat
Boy (Cabaret) and Marcellus Washburn (Music Man) with Fairfield
Center Stage. Some of his favorite productions include Hair, Tommy,
and American Idiot. Bobby is also a licensed hairdresser. He would
like to thank Christy, Jackie, and Kelsey for assembling this wonderful
cast.

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WHO'S WHO

Jennifer Faccenda (Ensemble)

Jennifer is excited to be back performing with Fairfield Center Stage.
Jennifer was last seen in FCS’s The Sound of Music. Jennifer
graduated from Manhattanville College in 2018 with a BFA in Musical
Theater and since then has performed in a variety of shows around
Connecticut. Her favorite shows have been Footloose (Rusty),
Something Rotten (Ensemble) and Hairspray (Brenda). Jennifer would
like to thank her family, friends, and fiancé for their endless support!

Bonnie Gregson (Ensemble)

Thanks to the cast, crew, and production team for this amazing return
to live theater. I am so grateful to have shared the stage with these
incredibly talented artists. Credits include Connie in A Chorus Line,
Cynthia in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and Acrobat in Matilda.
Thank you to family & friends. Lots of love to the support crew Emily,
Melanie, Maisey, Marley, and John.

Jim Hisey (Ensemble)

Jim is thrilled to be a part of Mamma Mia here at Fairfield Centerstage.
Jim appeared as Old Joe in A Christmas Carol Experience, and Ben in
The Secret Garden. He has played Judge Brandeis in Annie, Admiral
Peary in Ragtime, Sound Man in City of Angels, Henry Barrow in
Bonnie & Clyde, Weismann in Follies, and Mr. Guggenheim in Titanic
the Musical. Thanks to my family for their support and to Christy and
Eli for the opportunity to be in this amazing theater experience.

Marnie Kruse (Ensemble)

Marnie returns to Fairfield Center Stage after appearing in FCS's A
Christmas Carol Experience (2018-2020), the 2020 ABBA Concert
and Matilda. When not with FCS, Marnie sings with Harmony On The
Sound, works at the Trumbull Early Childhood Center, and is the
Cherub Choir Director at Southport Congregational Church. Love to
my family, and a huge shoutout of thanks to this amazing cast and
production team!

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WHO'S WHO

John Layseca (Ensemble)

Peruvian dancer/choreographer, John studied Peruvian folk music,
ballet and contemporary dance, and worked on TV performing with
famous singers like Daddy Yankee and Thalia. He danced, acted and
choreographed in musicals such as Fame, A Chorus Line, JesusChrist
Superstar. Using his talents John has participated in many global
service missions with “Move to Empower”. After arriving in the USA
12 years ago and getting his Zumba certification John began teaching
at Edge Fitness Clubs and LifeTime.

Christine Mitchell-Robinson
(Ensemble)

Christine is thrilled to be making her Fairfield Center Stage debut in
Mamma Mia! She has performed in other shows outside of the
Fairfield area that include Godspell, We WIll Rock You, The Little
Mermaid, and Elf the Musical. Christine would like to thank the
Mamma Mia cast and crew, along with her family, friends, and Res
Life family for their constant love and support throughout this process.
Lastly, she would like to thank Sean Davis, for encouraging her to
audition and join the FCS family!

Ainsley Novin (Ensemble)

Ainsley is thrilled to be continuing the FCS season following Louisa
in The Sound of Music. Some past credits include: Hortensia
in Matilda, Elle Woods Legally Blonde Jr., Fan A Christmas Carol
Experience, Barbie Spangles Glitz!, School for
Elves, Eddie 13, Charlotte Hairspray, The Music Man, Barnum, The
Secret Garden, Jesus Christ Superstar. She is a sophomore at Oxford
High School, Project Dance Center dancer and a karate Black Belt.
Ainsley sends love to all her Ohana-xoxo

Sophie Pennock-Collins (Ensemble)

Sophie loves any opportunity to work with FCS. Some of her favorite
roles include Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka, Brooke Wyndam in Legally
Blonde, and Mrs. Banks in Mary Poppins. She would like to thank her
moms for their love and support.

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WHO'S WHO

Lindsey Reuter (Ensemble)

Lindsey is thrilled to be performing again with Fairfield Center Stage.
Other performances include The Sound of Music (Ensemble), A
Christmas Carol Experience (Mrs. Fezziwig), Barnum (Ensemble),
Music Man (Teen Dancer/Ensemble) all with FCS.

Ryan Romero (Ensemble)

Ryan is 16 years old and is a senior at Bunnell High School in
Stratford, CT. He attends Regional Center for the Arts in Trumbull
where he is about to perform in Urinetown the Musical in November.
Ryan is so glad to be back doing a show at Fairfield Center Stage. He
is so excited to perform and he hopes everyone loves this production
of Mamma Mia.

Emily Seanor (Ensemble)

Emily is PUMPED to be in this amazing, sparkly and spectacular
show! Abba's music is literally the best! Most recently she was an
assistant choreographer for The Sound of Music with Fairfield Center
Stage and is thrilled to be back on stage performing! Previous roles
include Mike in Newsies, Ensemble/Dance Captain in Matilda and Silly
Girl in Beauty and the Beast. Love to her family! Enjoy the show!!

Genevieve Seanor (Ensemble)

Genevieve is so excited to be in the ensemble for Mamma Mia! You
may have seen Genevieve with FCS in Barnum, Matilda, The Music
Man, and A Christmas Carol, all with featured dancing roles!
Genevieve is so grateful for this opportunity and excited for you all to
see this amazing production! Thank you to Christy, Eli, Kelsey, Jackie,
and the cast and crew of Mamma Mia!

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WHO'S WHO

Nora Watson (Ensemble)

Some of Nora's favorite roles include Helen Keller in The Miracle
Worker, Little Girl in Ragtime, a Congregant in the Hunchback of Notre
Dame, Lina Lamont in Singin' in the Rain, and Miss Hannigan
in Annie. Most recently, she performed in Sound of Music with FCS as
Louisa Von Trapp, Working at Trumbull HS, and in the ensemble
of Something Rotten, Matilda, The Secret Garden, and Barnum. Many
thanks to the production team!

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CREW WHO'S WHO

Christy McIntosh-Newsom (Artistic Director/
Director)

Christy's FCS directing credits include The Sound of Music, Matilda, A Christmas Carol
Experience, Barnum, The Secret Garden, and The Music Man. Christy also runs the summer
musical theatre camp, Fairfield Summer Stage, is the former Associate Artistic Director at the
Downtown Cabaret Theatre, and is the current Drama Director for Fairfield Ludlowe High School.
As a professional actress and member of AEA/SAG-AFTRA since 2004, she has appeared Off-
Broadway, regionally (Hartford Stage, George St. Playhouse, Denver Center Theatre Company,
Barrington Stage, Actors Theatre of Louisville) and on national television. Christy is also a voice
teacher/audition coach, whose students have appeared on and off Broadway, in National Tours
and more. She is proudest to be mother to almost-7-year-old CJ and 19-month-old Melody and
wife to Eli. As always, for Mom: “Thank you for the music, for giving it to me.”

Eli Newsom (Executive Producer)

Along with running the day-to-day operations for Fairfield Center Stage, Eli staffs and supports all
of the production teams throughout the season. He is the former Producing Artistic Director of
both Downtown Cabaret Main Stage Theatre (2015-18) and Bridgeport Theatre Company
(2010-15), where he produced approximately 40 shows. He served as Director at Fairfield Teen
Theatre for seven years, and he works as a Music Director for various Fairfield County school
productions throughout the year. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, after many years in
non-profit and professional theatre as a singer/actor/dancer, he eventually discovered he much
prefers directing and producing. Eli is a proud resident of downtown Fairfield with his wife Christy
(also FCS Artistic Director!), kids CJ and Melody, and dogs Abby and Fozzie Bear.

Jackie Martino (Music Director)

Jackie is so thrilled to join the FCS team. Jackie is the Director of Performing Arts at the King
School in Stamford where she also teaches guitar, songwriting, and piano. She is a singer/
songwriter and her music is available at all online streaming sites. She is so incredibly proud of
the cast and crew, it has truly been an honor to be a part of this production team :)

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CREW WHO'S WHO

Kelsey Kaminski (Choreographer)

Kelsey (Maiolo) is excited to be back with the amazingly talented and enthusiastic team at FCS!
Kelsey has choreographed numerous shows over the last 9 years, but most recently FCS Barnum
the Musical. Kelsey is a graduate of Ohio University’s School of Dance BFA program, focusing on
performance, choreography, kinesiology, and pedagogy. Kelsey also studied at the American
Ballet Theater’s Teacher certification program, is Pilates and ISSA certified, and teaches at
Thrive; the Essence of Dance. Big Thank You’s to my friends and family for all their support, this
amazing cast for your energy, love and friendship throughout this process, and to Christy, Eli, and
the rest of this hardworking staff for all you do! Love, your Dancing Queen!

Lisa Dahlstrom (Stage Manager)

Lisa recently assistant directed The Sound of Music at Fairfield Center Stage and performed as
Mrs. Wormwood (Matilda,) Eulalie Shinn (The Music Man) and Mrs. Cratchit (A Christmas Carol
Experience). Lisa is a speech-language pathologist when off stage and loves singing at home
with John, Ainsley, and Levi.

Brian Crook (Associate Artistic Director)

Brian is always thrilled to produce exciting work with Fairfield Center Stage, his home away from
home. He has been involved in nearly every production since the founding of FCS and is so proud
of the body of work of this organization in its three years! Recent FCS credits include; FCS Rocks:
Abba Gold, Wit (Director), FCS Rocks: Songs in the Key of Life (Vocal Director), A Christmas
Carol Experience (Actor - Ebenezer Scrooge). He also serves as a choir and theatre director in
the Norwalk Public Schools. He would like to thank his loved ones for their unending support! Live
theatre is BACK!

Jessica Camarero (Costume Designer)

Jessica received her training at Housatonic Community College and Western Connecticut State
University. Previous credits include Hair, American Idiot, In The Heights, The Hunchback of Notre
Dame, Jesus Christ Superstar, Priscilla Queen of The Desert, Hedwig and The Angry Inch,
Cabaret and The Three Sisters at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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CREW WHO'S WHO

Don Rowe (Lighting Designer)

Don is thrilled to be working live theater again!! And he’s also happy to be back in Connecticut
again; Texas just isn’t for him y’all. He is very excited to see where this season with FCS takes
him. Adventures abound in live community theater. Lookout for the next MacGruber contraption!

Chris Gensur (Sound Designer)

Chris has been working in professional theatre since Sept. 2000. He was the sound engineer/
sound designer at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre from July 2009 to March 2020 [when the
pandemic hit]. He has worked with Eli & Christy on countless shows. In Feb. 2020, Chris
upgraded from sound board operator to Writer with The Three Pigs at the Cabaret Theatre in
Bridgeport, CT.

Kristi Novin (Props Mistress)

Kristi is excited to once again have the chance to search for treasures for FCS following a super
Summer Stage season of The Little Mermaid Jr, Footloose and Puffs. While she has been
onstage recently in the FCS productions of The Music Man and A Quarantine Christmas Carol,
she was thrilled to pass the acting torch to her daughter, Ainsley, and loves watching her, and the
entire theatre family, being fabulous stars. Love to all her Ohana!

Brian Bish (Media Manager)

Brian is honored to be a part of the Fairfield Center Stage team and is excited for our return to live
theatre! Favorite productions with this creative team include The Wedding Singer, American
Idiot, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Barnum. Much love to Jack!

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