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THEATRE ETIQUETTE 7

A BIG MUNY THANK YOU!

On behalf of The Muny, we are grateful you joined us tonight.
To ensure a wonderful evening under the stars for all,
please be considerate to those around you.

Please Do Not Use Your
Cell Phone and Electronic Devices

During the Performance.

• Use of cameras or recording equipment of any kind is strictly
prohibited during the show.

• Curtain time at The Muny is promptly 8:15 p.m. Please wait for a
pause in the action before you find or return to your seats.

• During the National Anthem, we ask that you please take a moment to
rise, remove your hat and direct your attention to the American flag.

• All guests must have a ticket. If your child moves to your lap during
the performance, please be respectful of those around you.

• Please avoid singing along with the show.

• Please remember...the show is not over until after the actors have
taken their curtain calls. Muny performers have said, “There
is no greater theatre audience than the Muny audience.” Please
show them your gratitude by remaining at your seat until after
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Mikaela Bennett Jason Gotay

Ashley Brown Alison Fraser

– in –

Music by Lyrics by
Richard Rodgers Oscar Hammerstein II

New Book by – also starring – Original Book by
Douglas Carter Beane Oscar Hammerstein II

Jennifer Cody Stephanie Gibson
John Scherer Chad Burris Victor Ryan Robertson

Scenic Design Costume Design Lighting Design Video Design Sound Design
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Music Direction by
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Orchestrations by
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Music Adaptation & Arrangements by
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Choreography by
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Direction by

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Artistic Director & Executive Producer

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MIKE’S NOTES 11

Welcome to another Muny premiere—of sorts.

By 1957, television’s infiltration of American life and culture was seen as the potential destroyer of
Hollywood and Broadway (and, yes, The Muny). Many of the era’s leading creative talents—actors,
writers, directors—were quietly advised against working in this crude new medium.

So it was quite a shocker when Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II—the supremely popular
and highly regarded writers of Oklahoma!, The King and I, Carousel—announced that they were
writing an original musical for television. Rodgers and Hammerstein considered the musical a
truly populist form, one that should tell a specific story that could be enjoyed by as many people as
possible. If Americans were enjoying television, why not give it a go?

Starring a then unknown Julie Andrews, CBS television broadcast “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
Cinderella” live on March 31, 1957, and an astonishing 107 million people tuned in. This was
epic. The total U.S. population was 172 million, which means 60 percent of the country watched
Cinderella—double the percentage who watched the 2019 Superbowl. And for more perspective: In
32 years on Broadway, the legendary Phantom of the Opera has played to “only” 18.5 million.

There were two remakes of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella in the late 1960s, and a 1997
version starred Whitney Houston and Brandy. But inevitably, the musical made for television ended
up on stage. It’s been produced all over the world, and it’s graced the Muny stage six times: the
first in 1960, and the most mythical, Cinderella on Ice, thirty years later. Each production used the
beloved original television songs but also interpolated its own mix of Rodgers & Hammerstein trunk
songs and rarities. (One show even featured the lovely “Boys and Girls Like You and Me,” which you
heard in last season’s Meet Me in St. Louis.) In 2013, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella finally
made its Broadway debut, with a new book by playwright Douglas Carter Beane. And tonight marks
the Muny premiere of this new, now definitive stage Cinderella.

Beane’s fresh, wry take fine-tunes the story in a way that honors its classic past, yet converges with
contemporary family entertainment. Both heroine and hero are searching. The world that Ella faces
is far more complex and confounding than it was in 1957. With wisdom, dry wit, and fresh joy, the
show explores our eternal human need to be found and rescued.

Returning director Marcia Milgrom Dodge (Meet Me in St. Louis, The Little Mermaid, Buddy Holly...)
has magicked us into so many different worlds, she’s practically The Muny’s fairy godmother. She’s
joined by a frequent collaborator, the exuberant choreographer Josh Walden, and they worked hand-
in-hand with music director Greg Anthony Rassen, who conducted Cinderella on Broadway. Robin
McGee (costumes), Rob Denton (lighting), Paige Hathaway (sets), Nathan Scheuer (video), David
Patridge (sound), Kaitlyn Adams (wigs) and Eric Wright (puppets) have been Marcia’s magician-
assistants, executing her vision with the sort of selfless delight we see in
Ella’s woodland friends.

And so, 52 years after Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella first
enchanted the nation, I welcome you to its latest Muny premiere. The old
has been made new again on our beautiful new stage where “Impossible
things are happening every day.”

Mike Isaacson
Artistic Director & Executive Producer

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Welcome to Forest Park and The Muny’s production of
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This nine-time Tony
Award-winning musical is a reminder that dreams really can
come true. The crowd-favorite song, “It’s Possible,” especially
resonates with me, because at Edward Jones, we exist to make
a difference in the lives our clients — to help make what matters
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We know our clients’ financial goals are part of their larger
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clients to help strengthen the communities we call home. The
Muny has been a St. Louis treasure for more than 100 years.
For generations of theatergoers, summertime in St. Louis is
synonymous with a night at The Muny. Likewise, caring about
our clients, one another and our communities isn’t something
we do at Edward Jones; it’s who we are.

We are a strong supporter of the arts in our region and proud
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Enjoy the show!

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MUSICAL NUMBERS 15

ACT ONE

Overture..................................................................................................................Orchestra

Me, Who Am I?...........................................Topher, Sebastian, Lord Pinkleton, Knights, Pages

In My Own Little Corner...................................................................................................Ella

In My Own Little Corner(Tag)/Your Majesty ......................................Topher, Lord Pinkleton
An Announcment............................................................... Sebastian, Topher, Lord Pinkleton

Now is the Time................................................................................................... Jean-Michel
The Prince is Giving A Ball................... Lord Pinkleton, Jean-Michel, Townspeople & Company
Folderol......................................................................................................................... Marie

In My Own Little Corner/Folderol (Reprise)........................................................ Ella, Marie
Impossible............................................................................................................. Marie, Ella

It’s Possible....................................................................................... Marie, Ella & Ensemble

Gavotte................................Sebastian, Topher, Lord Pinkleton, Madame, Charlotte, Gabrielle,
Lords & Ladies of the Court

Ten Minutes Ago...................................................................................................Topher, Ella
Waltz For A Ball.......................................................................................................Orchestra
Ten Minutes Ago (Reprise)....................................... Topher, Ella, Lords & Ladies of the Court

ACT TWO
Entr’acte .................................................................................................................Orchestra

The Stepsister’s Lament.......................................................... Charlotte, Ladies of the Court

The Pursuit..........................................................................................................................The Company

When You’re Driving Through the Moonlight................... Ella, Madame, Charlotte, Gabrielle
A Lovely Night.................................................................... Ella, Madame, Charlotte, Gabrielle
A Lovely Night (Reprise).................................................................................. Ella, Gabrielle

Loneliness of the Evening...................................................................................Topher, Ella,
The Prince Is Giving A Ball (Reprise)............. Sebastian, Lord Pinkleton, Heralds, The Prince
There’s Music in You..................................................................................................... Marie

Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?...........................................................Topher, Ella

Eight O’Clock and All is Well............................................................................Lord Pinkleton

Ten Minutes Ago (Reprise)................................................................Topher, Ella & Company

The Wedding....................................................................... Lord Pinkleton, Marie & Company

ADDITIONAL LYRICS BY DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE, DAVID CHASE AND BRUCE POMAHAC

THE ACTION TAKES PLACE IN AND AROUND THE PALACE OF PRINCE TOPHER.
TIME: THEN. AND NOW.

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CAST 17

(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

Ella MIKAELA BENNETT

Topher JASON GOTAY

Sebastian JOHN SCHERER

Lord Pinkleton VICTOR RYAN ROBERTSON

Marie ASHLEY BROWN

Jean-Michel CHAD BURRIS

Madame ALISON FRASER

Gabrielle STEPHANIE GIBSON

Charlotte JENNIFER CODY

Fox EMMA GASSETT

Raccoon SAMANTHA GERSHMAN

Footman COOPER STANTON

Driver MICHAEL HARTUNG

Knights, Lords & Ladies of the Court, AKILAH AYANNA, JACK BREWER,
Heralds, Peasants JORDAN DE LEON, EMMA GASSETT,

SAMANTHA GERSHMAN, JEFF GORTI,

KATIE GRIFFITH, JUAN GUILLEN,

JULIE HANSON, MICHAEL HARTUNG,

JOSHUA K.A. JOHNSON, KAMAL LADO,

AMANDA LAMOTTE, COMMODORE C. PRIMOUS III,

PAYTON EVELYN PRITCHETT, MIKAYLA RENFROW,

COOPER STANTON, APRIL STRELINGER

Woodland Creatures, Pages, MUNY KIDS AND TEENS
Lords & Ladies of the Court

ENSEMBLE
Akilah Ayanna, Jack Brewer, Jordan De Leon, Emma Gassett, Samantha Gershman, Jeff Gorti,
Katie Griffith, Juan Guillen, Julie Hanson, Michael Hartung, Joshua K.A. Johnson, Kamal Lado, Amanda LaMotte,
Commodore C. Primous III, Payton Evelyn Pritchett, Mikayla Renfrow, Cooper Stanton, April Strelinger

DANCE CAPTAIN: Emma Gassett

YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Riley Adams, Harrison Brown, Caitlin Chau, Greta Clark, Dakota Davis, Mark Geisz,
Julia Hartweger, Jon Wesley Hopkins, Allison Johnston, Kamiyah Jones, Caroline Joyce, Cole Joyce,
Lacey Lalumondiere, LeeAnn Lalumondiere, Victor Landon, Phoenix Lawson, Chloe Lieberoff, Noah Macam,
Nathaniel Mahone, Joe McCurdy, Ali McDonald, Jack Mullen, Makenna Penberthy, Devin Sadler,

Savannah Stumpf, Abbie Szewczyk, Milana Thouvenot, Brynley Wall

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WHO’S WHO 19

MIKAELA BENNETT (Ella) ASHLEY BROWN (Marie)
is a graduate of The Muny: Crazy for You,
Juilliard School, is Cinderella, Side by Side
celebrated as a singer and by Sondheim, Annie, 
actress for her work on Guys and Dolls, Breakfast
stage and in the concert at Tiffany’s, Meet Me In
hall and is proud to be St. Louis, The Sound of
The Randy Mitchell Star Music. Brown originated
Performer in The Muny’s the title role in Mary
production of Cinderella. In 2019 Mikaela was honored Poppins on Broadway for which she received Outer
with a Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists. Critics, Drama League and Drama Desk nominations.
Mikaela made her professional debut starring as Brown has also starred as Mary Poppins in the
Penelope in The Golden Apple at NY City Center Encores! national tour where she garnered a Garland Award for
She starred as Maria in West Side Story at the Lyric Best Performance in a Musical. Other Broadway: Belle
Opera of Chicago, originated the role of Norma in the (Beauty and the Beast). She starred in Jack O’Brien’s
off-Broadway production of Renascence, and originated national tour of The Sound of Music and in both
the title role of Acquanetta at the Prototype Festival. Oklahoma! and Show Boat at Chicago’s Lyric Opera.
Mikaela has performed with some of the world’s leading Brown has performed with countless top orchestras
orchestras including at the BBC Proms as Maria in a including the Boston Pops, the New York Philharmonic,
concert performance of West Side Story with the John The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, The Pittsburgh
Wilson Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic under Symphony, the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, Fort
Leonard Slatkin, the Philadelphia Orchestra under Worth Symphony, the Cincinnati Pops, Philadelphia
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, etc. Her PBS special, Ashley Brown: Call Me
Orchestra and Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Irresponsible received a PBS Telly Award. TV credits:
under Michael Tilson Thomas, and has appeared at NBC’s The Sound of Music Live!
The Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall.
ALISON FRASER 
JASON GOTAY (Prince (Madame) Muny
Topher) is thrilled to debut! Two-time Tony
be returning for his nominee for The Secret
fourth summer at The Garden (Martha) and
Muny after previously Romance/Romance
appearing in The (Josefine/Monica). 
Little Mermaid (Prince Other Broadway: Tartuffe:
Eric), Mamma Mia! (Sky) Born Again (Dorine), The
and Into the Woods (Jack). Mystery of Edwin Drood (Helena) and Gypsy! (Tessie
Broadway: Bring It On: The Musical (OBC), Spider-Man: Tura). Off-Broadway world premieres: Squeamish
Turn Off the Dark  (Peter Parker/Spider-Man). NYC: Call (Sharon), First Daughter Suite (Nancy/Betty), March
Me Madam (NY City Center Encores!), Renascence of the Falsettos (Trina), In Trousers (Trina), The
(Transport Group). TV: NBC’S Peter Pan Live! (Tootles/ Divine Sister (Sister Walburga), The School for
Lost Boy). World premieres of Stephen Schwartz’s The Lies (Arsinoè), Up Against It (Miss Drumgoole), Beehive
Prince of Egypt, Disney’s Freaky Friday (Original Cast and Tennessee Williams’s In Masks Outrageous and
Recording), A Bronx Tale. He has also performed with Austere. 2018 Callaway Award for Best Actress in a
the LA Philharmonic, Signature Theatre, Paper Mill Classical Play portraying Lady Utterword in Heartbreak
Playhouse, Theater Under The Stars and North Carolina House. Film/TV: Happy!; Gotham, Happyish, High
Theatre, among others. Love and thanks to Mike, Maintenance,  Between the Lions, Law & Order: SVU; 
Marcia, this incredible cast and creative team, A+R, The Thing About My Folks, Family Games, Commentary,
Ted, Rachel and Michael. @jasongotay Socks & Bonds and The Sound of Silence.



WHO’S WHO 21

JOHN SCHERER Encores!), Empire (Frankie Peterson, La
(Sebastian) has Mirada), The Rocky Horror Show (Janet, Bucks
previously appeared County Playhouse). Web: Dates, Mates and
at The Muny in Kinky Clean Slates. CCM graduate. Love to family
Boots, Annie, Young and Andrew! StephanieGibson.org
Frankenstein, The Buddy
Holly Story, The Addams JENNIFER CODY
Family, Spamalot and (Charlotte) Last
Mame. Broadway: seen at The Muny
LoveMusik, By Jeeves and Sunset Boulevard. Off- in Gypsy as Tessie
Broadway: Dames at Sea, Olympus On My Mind. Tura. Other Muny
Other New York: The Most Happy Fella (New York City roles include:
Opera), Out Of This World (NY City Center Encores!) Young Frankenstein
and A Tribute to Comden and Green (Carnegie Hall). (Elizabeth), The
National tours: 42nd Street, Cats, Mame and White Addams Family
Christmas. He recently appeared in the critically- (Grandma), Hello, Dolly! (Kevin Kline Award);
acclaimed revival of The Drowsy Chaperone at the The Pajama Game and Peter Pan. Broadway: 
Goodspeed Opera House. Other regional: Kennedy A Christmas Story, Shrek, The Pajama Game,
Center, Arena Stage, Goodman Theatre, Ahmanson Taboo, Urinetown, Seussical, Beauty and the
Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse and many others. Film/ Beast (Silly Girl), Grease (Cha Cha) and Cats
TV: Spinning into Butter, The Shield, Crossing Jordan, (Rumpleteaser). Off-Broadway: Cleopatra, The
Titus and Law & Order (SVU and CI). He is a graduate Wild Party (Mae) and Henry and Mudge (Drama
of Carnegie Mellon University. League nomination). TV/Film: the voice of
Charlotte La Bouff in Disney’s The Princess
STEPHANIE GIBSON and the Frog (Annie Award), Lucky Stiff,
(Gabrielle) is thrilled Khumba, Instinct, Bull, Blue Bloods, Law &
to be returning to The Order, Shrek, Unforgettable, American Dad,
Muny for her 12th Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Phineas and
show, having most Ferb, P. King Duckling, Winx Club, Robot and
recently played Inga in Monster. She is also proud to be the 2nd Vice
Young Frankenstein. President of Actors’ Equity Association.
Broadway: Cinderella
(Gabrielle), Charlie CHAD BURRIS
and the Chocolate Factory (Cherry Sunday), The (Jean-Michel)
Addams Family, Spamalot. National tours: A Chorus is excited to be
Line (Judy), Happy Days (Lori Beth). TV/Film: Happy! making his Muny
(Pixley); Person of Interest, Up All Night, The Union, debut with this
You Must Be Joking, The Audition, All My Children, magical company!
Guiding Light. New York/Regional: Cat on a Hot Tin National tour: The
Roof (Maggie, Baltimore Center Stage), Into the Book of Mormon.
Woods (Bakers Wife, TUTS), Cabaret (Sally Bowles, Regional credits:
Cape Playhouse), Matilda (Mrs. Wormwood, Drury Cleveland Play House, Cape Playhouse and
Lane), Glitter Goblets & Gatos (Original one-woman Arkansas Repertory Theatre. Many thanks to
show at Feinstein’s/54 Below), Show Boat (concert Marcia, Telsey, and his teams at HCKR and
adaptation world premiere, Ellie, Bucks County Authentic Management. Love to Mom and Dad.
Playhouse), Anyone Can Whistle (NY City Center

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WHO’S WHO 23

VICTOR RYAN ROBERTSON EMMA GASSETT (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at
(Lord Pinkleton) offers a The Muny! Muny: 13 shows. Emma just worked with
versatile singing ability Susan Stroman on the Broadway-bound musical
and style allowing him to Marie, Dancing Still (The 5th Avenue Theatre). Love
cross seamlessly between to Josh, Marcia, MDLA and my Matt! OCU alum. To
genres. Recently, Robertson all female dreamers: Keep Creating. We need more of
made his Broadway debut in you! @emma_gassett
The Phantom of the Opera,
his Metropolitan Opera SAMANTHA GERSHMAN (Ensemble) is elated to make
debut as Raoul de St. Brioche in The Merry Widow and her Muny debut! She was recently performing Tommy
his Kennedy Center debut as Benny “Kid” Paret with at the Kennedy Center and before that, Evita. Special
Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated composer Terence thanks to Marcia, Baxter and Josh for this opportunity.
Blanchard’s opera Champion. He performed the role of She sends love to her mom, brother and dedicates
Zoogie in Carly Simon’s ambitious contemporary opera this to her father. He was her biggest fan. Boom.
Romulous Hunt (original cast recording). Robertson
performed Candide with Opera nationale de Lorraine JEFF GORTI (Ensemble) Muny debut! Recent credits:
(France), Three Mo’ Tenors (off-Broadway), Sporting Damn Yankees, Pool Boy (Pittsburgh) and Evita
Life in Porgy and Bess (Capetown, Scotland, London, (Riverside Theatre). TV: The Today Show. Film: Isn’t
Whales, Israel, Berlin, Los Angeles and Spoleto Festival). It Romantic. Next up: The Wiz (Sacramento). Major
He performed Rodolfo in Baz Luhrmann’s La Bohème thanks to MMD, Josh and Baxter. Love to my Mom,
on Broadway, also with Francesca Zambello at Royal Dad, amazing brother Doug and MSA! Proud AEA
Albert Hall London. Upcoming engagements include: The member. For Ira and Ned.
Merry Widow (Hong Kong), I Dream (Opera Carolina) and
Champion (Michigan Opera Theatre). KATIE GRIFFITH (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making
her Muny debut! Regional: The Tutor (Sweetie, world
AKILAH AYANNA (Ensemble) is excited to be back for her premiere), ZM (Mercy Rider, Village Theatre), Seven
third season at The Muny! The proud Chicago native was Brides... (Ruth), Hairspray (Tammy, Music Theatre
last seen originating the title role in the NYU workshop Wichita), Oklahoma! (North Shore); The Music Man
of a new musical, Medusa, and shortly after, graduated (The 5th Avenue Theatre). Penn State ‘19, last
from NYU Tisch with a BFA in Drama. AEA member. appearing in Love in Hate Nation (Sheila Nail).
akilahayanna.com. Black Lives Matter!
JUAN GUILLEN (Ensemble) Juan is excited to be
JACK BREWER (Ensemble) is so excited to be making debuting at The Muny! National tour: Mamma Mia!
his Muny debut! Favorite credits include: Joseph and (Swing/Eddie u/s). Recent: Evita at Riverside Theatre
the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat (Totem Pole (Perón u/s). Juan would like to thank Baxter and
Playhouse), The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Godspell, The Marcia for this incredible opportunity, Brad, and
Theory of Relativity (University of Cincinnati College- his family for their love and support. 
Conservatory of Music). Many thanks to friends and Instagram: @juanguillenactor juan-guillen.com
family for your endless love and support!
JULIE HANSON (Ensemble) Muny: Hello, Dolly!; The
JORDAN DE LEON (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at Music Man, Annie. Broadway: The Phantom of the
The Muny this summer! Muny: Beauty and the Beast Opera (Christine Daaé). Other favorites: Evita and
(2015). Regional: Denver Center, Seattle Repertory Follies (Young Heidi, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis),
Theatre, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Kansas City Starlight, Carousel (Julie Jordan, Walnut Street). Next up: Man
Drury Lane Theatre. Proud AEA member. Special thanks of La Mancha at Stages St. Louis. Love and thanks to
to The Muny, TPG, Josh and Marcia, Blake, his family, the whole Muny family!
Collin and Eric.

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MICHAEL HARTUNG (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at Regional: Awaited: A Christmas Experience (Mary),
The Muny! Broadway: Hello, Dolly! Off-Broadway: Alice Anything Goes (Purity), A Chorus Line (Connie),
by Heart (MCC). Television: Fosse/Verdon (FX), Peter Cabaret (Rosie). Training: Current musical theatre
Pan Live! (NBC), The Tonight Show (NBC). Training: student at CCM.
University of Michigan, RADA. Endless thanks to Mike,
the whole Muny family, my real family and my Prince COOPER STANTON (Ensemble) Delighted to return to
Charming, Jason. Forest Park after his debut in Meet Me In St. Louis.
Graduate of the National Circus School in Montreal,
JOSHUA K.A. JOHNSON (Ensemble) is honored to make specialties are trapeze, tumbling and manipulation.
his Muny debut! Musical Theatre Major, CCM Class of Credits: Jerome Robbins’ Broadway (TUTS), Beauty
‘21. National credits include Carnegie Hall, Lincoln and the Beast (NC Theatre) and Empire: The Musical
Center and Disney as a dancer for Mariah Carey. (La Mirada). Love to all!
He extends his eternal gratitude to CCM, BDF, BDC,
DASOTA, CB, David and his loving family. “Live like APRIL STRELINGER (Ensemble) loves spending her
there’s no Midnight.” summers on the Muny stage! Past Muny shows
include Into the Woods (Lucinda), Seussical (Mrs.
KAMAL LADO (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back home Mayor) and Hello, Dolly! (Ernestina Money). Off-
at The Muny! Previously, Kamal was a youth performer Broadway and regional roles include Avenue Q, The
at The Muny, including Jesus Christ Superstar and A Last Five Years and Bat Boy. RS and Bug, I love you
Chorus Line. Regional: Music Theatre Wichita. Training: till the cows come home.
Rising junior BFA Music Theatre at Elon University.
Love to family, Michael B and the whole Muny family! MARCIA MILGROM DODGE (Director) is a Tony and
@k.lado Drama Desk-nominated director/choreographer.
Muny: Meet Me In St. Louis (100th season!), The
AMANDA LAMOTTE (Ensemble) is so excited to be making Little Mermaid, Young Frankenstein, The Buddy
her Muny debut! Broadway: Kiss Me, Kate; Hello, Dolly! Holly Story, The Addams Family. Broadway: Ragtime
(OBC); Matilda. Tour: Cats. Regional: Maltz Jupiter, (and Kennedy Center/Helen Hayes Award), High
Barrington Stage, Merry-Go-Round, NC Theatre, Theatre Society. Tours: Ragtime, Curious George, Seussical,
by the Sea. Thank you to the entire creative team, CTG, Cookin’. Highlights: Closer Than Ever (original
my family and B for believing in me! @tinylamotte off-Broadway production), Romance in Hard Times
(Public Theater), The West End Horror (co-written
COMMODORE C. PRIMOUS III (Ensemble) is grateful with Anthony Dodge/Bay Street/Edgar Award
to return to The Muny this summer! Muny: Meet Me In nomination), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the
St. Louis, The Little Mermaid. Music Theatre Wichita: Night-Time (The Rep/CincyPlay), The Secret Garden
Hairspray (Seaweed), Newsies (Tommy Boy). Atlanta (CincyPlay/Center Stage), Evita (Riverside), Once
Lyric Theatre: Tarzan (Terk, Suzi Bass nomination). He is (Olney). TV/Video: Sesame Street/Elmo‘s Wild West. 
a rising senior at the University of Michigan. Go Blue! Upcoming: Deathtrap (Cape Playhouse), 
Proud AEA member. Mary Poppins (Drury Lane), Disney Plus Encore!
with Kristen Bell. Dodge is also a wife, a mother, a
PAYTON EVELYN PRITCHETT (Ensemble) is thrilled to be teacher and a proud SDC Executive Board Member.
returning to The Muny after making her Muny debut last As always, for Tony, Natasha and CJ.
season in Meet Me In St. Louis. Many thanks to precious
family and friends for their love and support. Proud AEA JOSH WALDEN (Choreographer) is proud to be The
member. Jack Crawford Taylor Star Choreographer. He returns
to The Muny after choreographing Meet Me In St
MIKAYLA RENFROW (Ensemble) is so grateful to make Louis (2018), The Little Mermaid (2017) and Buddy:
her Muny debut with the glorious cast of Cinderella! The Buddy Holly Story (2015). He directed/

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choreographed On the Town (Capital City Theatre), A of Oklahoma and an MFA from the University
Chorus Line (Maltz Jupiter Theatre), The Rocky Horror of Maryland. She is a member of USA 829.
Show (University of Buffalo), Legally Blonde (Merry- Instagram: @paigehathawaydesign
Go-Round Playhouse) and the rock opera Fallen Website: paigehathawaydesign.com
Angel (New York International Fringe Festival). Josh
has also choreographed for Des Moines Metro Opera, ROBIN L. McGEE (Costume Designer) is extremely
Signature Theatre, Sacramento Music Circus, Doonce happy to return to The Muny, especially since
Productions, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Gateway she grew up in Highland, IL, and enjoyed many
Playhouse and Morag Productions for Seabourn Cruise shows here in her youth. Previous shows at The
Lines. On Broadway, he was the associate director/ Muny include The Little Mermaid, Aida, Beauty
associate choreographer for the revival of Ragtime. As and the Beast, Pirates!; The King and I, Joseph...
a performer, Josh was in the Broadway revivals of 42nd Dreamcoat, and last season’s Jerome Robbins’
Street, La Cage aux Folles, Chorus Line and Ragtime. Broadway and Centennial Gala Celebration. Robin
has designed for theatre, opera, circus and dance
GREG ANTHONY RASSEN (Music Director/Conductor) all over the country. She is a proud union member of
is proud to be The Charles W. & Janet T. Mueller USA 829. You can see her portfolio at rlmcgeedesign.
Conductor. Greg is a Drama Desk winner and Tony com. She dedicates this show to everyone who is
nominee for Bandstand. Other Broadway credits watching tonight and thinks “I want to do that
include: An American in Paris, Bullets Over Broadway, someday!” Believe. Dreams do come true! 
The Little Mermaid, The Book of Mormon, R&H’s
Cinderella, A Chorus Line (revival). Arranger/ ROB DENTON (Lighting Designer) is thrilled to be back
orchestrator: Jerry Springer: The Opera (New Group), for his eighth season. Select Muny designs include: 
Between the Lines (Kansas City Rep.), The Beast in An Evening with the Stars, Jersey Boys, Meet Me In
the Jungle (Vineyard). Commissions include: New York St. Louis, A Chorus Line and Seussical. Regional design
Pops, Boston Pops, Philly Pops, Indianapolis Pops; credits include: The Will Rogers Follies (Goodspeed
Leslie Odom, Jr., Ashley Brown, Sierra Boggess, Jeremy Musicals), Oslo and The Humans (Repertory Theatre
Jordan, Norm Lewis, Darren Criss, Liz Callaway, Julia of St. Louis), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and South
Murney, André Previn, John Williams. TV: The Late Show Pacific (Maltz Jupiter Theatre), Girlfriend and The
with Stephen Colbert, The View, The Marvelous Mrs. Wolves (TheaterWorks), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Maisel. MM degree from Cincinnati Conservatory of (TUTS), Red Maple (Capital Repertory Theatre), La
Music. greganthonymusic.com Bohème and The Barber of Seville (Opera San
Antonio), The Daughter of the Regiment (Atlanta Opera).
PAIGE HATHAWAY (Scenic Designer), The Mr. and Upcoming lighting designs include: Tosca (Opera
Mrs. Richard G. Millman Scenic Designer, is based in San Antonio), The Curious Case of the Curse of Count
Washington, DC. Previous Muny credits include Jerome Dracula (Maltz Jupiter Theatre) and The Buddy Holly
Robbins’ Broadway and A Chorus Line. Other regional Story (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park). rdentex.com
credits include Sweat (Asolo Rep), Familiar (Woolly
Mammoth), Me…Jane: The Dreams & Adventures JOHN SHIVERS (Sound Designer) Credits: Pretty Woman,
of Young Jane Goodall (Kennedy Center), A Doll’s Beauty and the Beast 25th Anniversary Edition, Cirque
House, Part 2: How I Learned to Drive, The Book of du Soleil’s Paramour, The Muny 2015–2019 seasons,
Will and Or (Round House Theatre), Ain’t Misbehavin’; Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Award), Hugh Jackman: Back on
John and The Gulf (Signature Theatre), Talley’s Broadway; Bonnie & Clyde, Sister Act, 9 to 5, Cat on a
Folly, Becoming Dr. Ruth and Everything is Hot Tin Roof, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, In My Life and
Illuminated (Theater J), A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays. International: The Secret,
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Folger Tarzan, Das Wunder von Bern, The Lion King (Shanghai,
Theatre), South Pacific and Godspell (Olney Theatre Singapore). Regional: Rock of Ages, The Heart of Rock
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of the City, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods. He’s enjoyed Becky; Mom, Dad and Iesa; and Johnathan. Thanks for
collaborations with Savion Glover, Dionne Warwick, Burt all of the love and unending support!
Bacharach, Gregory Hines and engineering at Electric
Lady Studios. John’s proudest production, however, is his ERIC WRIGHT: PUPPET KITCHEN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
gem of a daughter, Ruby. (Puppet Designer) Cinderella marks Mr. Wright’s sixth
collaboration with Marcia Milgrom Dodge, including
DAVID PATRIDGE (Sound Designer) Broadway: Holler Once On This Island (Bay Street Theater), Seussical
If Ya Hear Me, Soul Doctor. US tours: Flashdance, the Musical (TheaterWorksUSA), The King and I (Maltz
Mamma Mia!; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Jupiter Theater), The Secret Garden (Cincinnati
Dreamcoat. Regional: Rock of Ages, 42nd Street, The Playhouse in the Park) and The Little Mermaid (The
Heart of Rock & Roll, The Muny 2015–2019 seasons, First Muny). Mr. Wright co-founded the Puppet Kitchen,
Wives Club, Harmony, The Nutty Professor, Emma, which has been bringing innovative puppetry
Robin and the 7 Hoods, Sammy, Ace, Beauty and the to stages, screens and elsewhere since 2008.
Beast, Singin’ in the Rain, Sweeney Todd, Miss Saigon. puppetkitchen.com
International: Das Wunder von Bern. Associate Sound
Design: Pretty Woman, Paramour, Kinky Boots, Hugh TELSEY + COMPANY (Casting) Broadway/Tours:
Jackman: Back on Broadway, Leap of Faith, Bonnie & Beetlejuice, Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus,
Clyde, We Will Rock You, Sister Act, Come Fly Away, 9 to Oklahoma!; Be More Chill, Network, The Cher Show,
5, The Little Mermaid, Mamma Mia!; Tarzan, Cat on a Hot The Prom, Pretty Woman, My Fair Lady, Mean Girls,
Tin Roof and In My Life. Frozen, Come From Away, Waitress, Hamilton, Wicked,
Hello, Dolly!; Anastasia, Charlie and the Chocolate
NATHAN W. SCHEUER (Video Designer) Thrilled to be Factory. Off-Broadway: Atlantic Theater Company,
back for Season 101. Muny: Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Classic Stage Company, MCC Theater, Park Avenue
Gypsy, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Fiddler on the Roof, Armory, St. Ann’s Warehouse, Second Stage Theater.
The Wizard of Oz, Holiday Inn, Seussical, Spamalot. Film: Mary Poppins Returns, Ben Is Back, The Greatest
Other select credits: Oslo (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis), Showman, Into the Woods, Rachel Getting Married. TV:
Tosca (NY Opera Society), A Taste of Things to Come Tales of the City, Fosse/Verdon, NOS4A2, Rent, Murphy
(Broadway Playhouse), Halcyon Days (Oberon), Sister Act, Brown, This Is Us, House of Cards, NCIS: New Orleans;
Have You Met Miss Jones? (New Theatre), Lord Tom (The One Day at a Time, commercials. telseyandco.com
York), The Evolution of Mann, Shoes and Baggage (Cell),
Spamalot (Arkansas Repertory), Water by the Spoonful NANCY PITTELMAN (Production Stage Manager) is
(TheatreSquared). Nathan has also had the pleasure of thrilled to be joining the team at The Muny! Ms.
working with Barry Manilow, Toby Keith, Alice Cooper and Pittelman is the Production Stage Manager of the
Selena Gomez, as well as for Center Theatre Group, New Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the
York City Ballet, San Francisco Opera and Paris Opera Rockettes. Other projects include the New York
Ballet. USA 829 Proud Member.    Spectacular and the Spring Spectacular at Radio
City Music Hall, New York City Center Encores!;
KAITLYN A. ADAMS (Wig Designer) is thrilled and Broadway Center Stage at The Kennedy Center,
honored to be making her Muny design debut! Previous Peepshow at Planet Hollywood (Las Vegas), Le Rêve
Muny shows (as associate designer) include: Meet Me at The Wynn (Las Vegas), Trip of Love in Osaka, Japan,
In St. Louis, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Unsinkable and Love, Janis.  
Molly Brown, Newsies, The Wizard of Oz, 42nd Street,
The Music Man, My Fair Lady, Hairspray and Holiday WILLIE PORTER (Assistant Stage Manager)
Inn. Broadway: The Lifespan of a Fact (Hair and Broadway: Tootsie, Pretty Woman and SpongeBob
Makeup Supervisor), Gettin’ the Band Back Together SquarePants. Off-Broadway: Ring Twice for Miranda.
(Hair and Makeup Supervisor), Escape to Margaritaville National tour: Les Misérables. Regional: The Music
(Associate Wig and Makeup Designer; Hair and Makeup Man at The Kennedy Center. The Muny: Jersey
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Superstar. This proud UC Berkeley alum is endlessly (2016 Tony Award, Best Play) Fun Home (2015 Tony
grateful to her Muny family and to her other family (in Award, Best Musical; 2018 Olivier nominee, Best
St. Louis, Illinois and California) for their never-ending Musical), If/Then starring Idina Menzel, Bring It On:
support. Special thanks to the exceptional Matt Lacey for The Musical (2013 Tony nomination for Best Musical),
his guidance and ever-present good humor.  Red (2010 Tony Award, Best Play), Legally Blonde the
Musical (2011 Olivier Award, Best Musical), Thoroughly
ERIC ELZ (Assistant Stage Manager) A graduate of Modern Millie (2002 Tony Award, Best Musical), You’re
Truman State University, Eric has spent his time as a Good Man, Charlie Brown; The Seagull, Caroline, or
a lighting designer for a variety of corporate clients Change; One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Death
and musicians over the years as well as for academic of a Salesman (1999 Tony Award). For the Independent
institutions and special events. His time at The Muny Presenters Network, he served as producer for the
began in 1996 and he is thrilled to be returning for his Broadway productions of Spamalot (2005 Tony Award,
14th season. Best Musical), Ragtime (revival) and The Color Purple.
All told, his productions have received more than
MIKE ISAACSON (Artistic Director & Executive Producer)  122 Tony Award nominations and 34 Tony Awards.
is honored to embark on his eighth season at The Muny, Isaacson received the St. Louis Arts and Education
and he’s so grateful you are here. Mike is the third person Council’s Award for “Excellence in the Arts” and The
to hold the position in The Muny’s 101-year history, and Broadway League’s and Theatre Development Fund’s
he has produced 49 Muny productions. With Kristin Commercial Theater Institute Robert Whitehead Award
Caskey, Isaacson has produced more than 23 Broadway for excellence in producing. He has served on the board
musicals and plays, national tours, off-Broadway and of governors and executive committee of The Broadway
London productions. This season on Broadway, they League and received the Samuel J. L’Hommedieu
co-produced the Tony-nominated Lanford Wilson’s Burn Award. In 2016, he received the Equality Award from
This starring Adam Driver and Kerri Russell. Next season, the St. Louis Chapter of Human Rights Campaign. He’s
they will be producing David Byrne’s American Utopia honored to work with everyone on and off stage who
opening October 20 at The Hudson Theatre. Other career helped create tonight’s performance, and thanks to his
highlights include: A Doll’s House: Part 2, The Humans, husband Joe. 

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TELSEY + COMPANY

Bernard Telsey CSA, William Cantler CSA, David Vaccari CSA, Bethany Knox CSA, Craig Burns CSA,
Tiffany Little Canfield CSA, Rachel Hoffman CSA, Patrick Goodwin CSA, Karyn Casl CSA,
Kristina Bramhall, Adam Caldwell CSA, Josh Einsohn CSA, Rachel Nadler, Rachel Minow,

Rikki Gimelstob CSA, Rachel Dill CSA, Ryan Bernard Tymensky CSA, Rebecca Scholl CSA, Scott Galina,
Madison Sylvester, Lauren Harris CSA, Laura Wade CSA,Ally Kiley, Rose Bochner, Kristian Charbonier,

Destiny Lilly, Lily Schneider, Meghan Ryan, Yoonji Jang, Samantha Marzec

Associate Director MATTHEW KUNKEL

Associate Lighting Designer SHELBY LOERA

Associate Sound Designers KEVIN KENNEDY, TRACY COWIT

Associate Video Designer MATTHEW YOUNG

Assistant Choreographer EMMA GASSETT

Assistant Scenic Designer MATTHEW BUTTREY

Assistant Costume Designer ELLEN BRADFORD

Assistant Video Designer KYLEE LOERA

Video Content Creators MICHAEL COMMENDATORE, KATE DUCEY

Assistant Wig Designer REBECCA WALTON

Assistant Stage Managers WILLIE PORTER, ERIC ELZ

FOH Audio Engineer JOSH HUMMEL

Rehearsal Pianists JOE NESKE, MATT MAZZONI

Youth Ensemble Assistants EMMA MILLER, JJ SHASTRI

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welcomes interns from colleges Artistic Management.....................................................Caitlin McCoy
and universities from around the Carpentry............................................................................. Ian Pratt
U.S. These students support and Directing...................................................................... Cameron King
learn from our creative, production Lighting Design.........................................................Jessica Stevens
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OFFICERS

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ..... Louis A. Cella
VICE CHAIRMAN ..... James S. Turley
TREASURER ..... William N. Scheffel

SECRETARY ..... Edwin B. Broadhurst III
ASSISTANT TREASURER ..... June McAllister Fowler
ASSISTANT SECRETARY ..... Michael P. McMillan

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Benjamin Akande Robert R. Hermann, Jr. Michael P. McMillan
Mary V. Atkin David A. Hogan Richard G. Millman
Andrew S. Baur David M. Hollo Richard L. Nix, Jr.
Warner L. Baxter Rick Holton, Jr. Steven C. Roberts
Anna Reby Bertman Joseph F. Imbs III Marc R. Rogers
Suzanne S. Brauer Carmen Jacob William N. Scheffel
Edwin B. Broadhurst III Steven T. Johnston Stephanie A. Schnuck
Louis A. Cella Grace Jones Terry E. Schnuck
Robert J. Ciapciak Ashley B. Kemper Hugh Scott III
Parker B. Condie, Jr. Timothy J. Kertz Lucie N. Springmeyer
S. Bryan Cook Christopher A. Koster Mary Ann Srenco
Clark S. Davis Davida L. Layer Cori Cunnane Stebelman
David N. Farr Seth M. Leadbeater David L. Steward
Steven L. Finerty John W. Lemkemeier Mary Steward
Raymond R. Fournie Kathryn E. Love Elizabeth J. Stroble
June McAllister Fowler Michael Loynd James S. Turley
Ronald A. Fromm W. Stephen Maritz Dwaun J. Warmack
Louis J. Fusz, Jr. Derek L. Martin Douglas H. Yaeger
E. Douglas Harbison Richard H. McClure
Nancy M. Hawes Art J. McCoy

HONORARY LIFE DIRECTORS

Clarence C. Barksdale Samuel B. Hayes III J. Mark Lashly
Alice C. Behan Mary Lee M. Hermann Michael D. Latta
Van-Lear Black III Robert R. Hermann Ned O. Lemkemeier
Thomas H. Brouster, Sr. Douglas E. Hill James S. McDonnell III
Carole L. Buck William F. Holekamp Charles W. Mueller
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Donald G. Fassold Peter B. Krombach Thomas R. Voss
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42 S U P P O R T

SECOND CENTURY A Million Little Stars is a
fundraising effort within
Capital Campaign The Muny’s Second Century
Campaign. The campaign
A MILLION LITTLE STARS: is making possible vital
upgrades and renovation to
HONORING THE LEGACY OF the campus and supporting
OUR YOUTH PERFORMERS the larger mission of The
Muny including its education
An Evening with the Stars 2018 initiatives. Within the
campaign A Million Little
Stars is an effort that honors
the legacy of the thousands
of youth performers who
have been on the Muny stage
over the last 100 years. Gifts
made through this effort
will support the endowment
portion of the Second
Century Campaign.

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P R E S I D E N T & C H I E F E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E R ...................... DENNIS M. REAGAN

EXECUTIVE STAFF
Managing Director .............................................................................. KWOFE COLEMAN
Chief Financial Officer............................................................................. TAMMY MCKIM
Director of Operations.............................................................................SEAN M. SMITH
Director of Advancement.................................................................... COURTNEY SIMMS
Director of Ticketing...................................................................... LAWRENCE P. WALSH
Director of Human Resources...................................................................... JOHN MEYER
Director of Corporate Partnerships / Program Advertising.......................... BILL BORGER
Director of the Annual Fund.................................................................. SONJA S. FURIYA
Director of Major & Planned Gifts.............................................................. JENNY PRATT
Director of Archives................................................................................. LAURA PETERS
Director of Food and Beverage........................................................... RETTA BERBERICH
Director of Audience Experience / Staff Accountant...................... LINDSEY R. GRABISH
Marketing Manager.................................................................................. EMILY PARKER
Group Sales & Event Manager.....................................................................JANE SCHELL
Media & Technology Specialist / Website Administrator........................ JOE HARTMANN
Print Project Manager / Graphic Designer..................................................... JUDY SAKAI
Multi-Media Artist / Graphic Designer............................................................ AMY MAIER
Public Relations Manager..................................................................DYLAN K. STANLEY
Promotions & Pre-Show Manager................................................................ SUSIE JOFFE
Development Support Coordinator..................................................... ROSEMARY GLIEDT
Development Assistant...................................................................................MJ PROBST
Receptionist.................................................................................................JOY BOLAND
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO....................................... BARBARA ECHELE

PRODUCTION STAFF
Production Manager............................................................................... TRACY UTZMYERS
Technical Director........................................................................................TIM MCDONALD
Artistic Associate....................................................................................MICHAEL BAXTER
Company Manager....................................................................................SUE GREENBERG
Costume Shop Manager.................................................................................... JAN CREGER
Music Supervisor / Orchestra Librarian................................................ MICHAEL HORSLEY
Orchestra Manager............................................................................................ .WENDY LEA
Director of Youth Programs.......................................................... NANCY FREER SHERWIN
Scenic Supervisors................................................... DAVID MCCARTHY, DAN ROACH JR.
Master Scenic Artist.......................................................................... LARRY BIEDENSTEIN
Head Stage Electrician.................................................................................... JAMES SPIES
Property Head..................................................................................................TODD MOORE
Sound Head....................................................................................................SEAN WILHITE
Automation Head..............................................................................................THEO PRIFTI
Wardrobe Mistress................................................................................... JACKLYN SAYLES
Wardrobe Master............................................................................................... RAY MARTIN
Wig Heads....................................... KELLEY JORDAN, ROBIN RICHTER, PAULA STONE
Scenic Seamstress..............................................................................................KIM STONE
Resident Choreographer.................................................................................. BRYAN HUNT
Draftsperson................................................................ EMILIE WEILBACHER-MCMULLAN
Assistant Production Manager........................................................................JAMES PRIFTI
Official Muny Photographers.......PHILLIP HAMER, JULIE A. MERKLE, ERIC WOOLSEY
Video Head...................................................................................................ROBERT STONE
Wardrobe Manager..........................................................................................EMILY MOORE

Front and center

This season, a new Muny stage is in the spotlight.
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STUDENT RUSH AT THE MUNY 45

Hey Students!

The Muny is pleased to offer a special 25% discount of The Muny’s Teen, Acting for Musical Theatre and T3
for students for select performances and seats! By programs.
continuing to educate beyond the blackboard, The
Muny’s Student Rush Program, made possible by PNC Once registered with The Muny/MetroTix, rush offer emails
Arts Alive, furthers The Muny’s mission of making will be sent no later than 24 hours prior to the selected
musical theatre accessible to all. performance with ticket reservation instructions.

With varying nights, the rush will be offered for different To register, visit: muny.org/student-rush
productions throughout the summer season. Tickets
(2 ticket limit per performance) will be available on a
first-come, first-served basis online and in-person 24
hours prior to the performance, with the offer expiring
day-of-show at 7:00PM. Regardless of point of purchase,
all rush tickets MUST be picked up in-person at the Main
Muny Box Office.

The Muny’s Student Rush offer is only available to
students in high school and college with a valid edu
email address or student I.D., as well as participants

IT REALLY IS GOOD, GUYS
...AND GALS!

THE MUNY SALUTES OUR AMAZING SECOND CENTURY STAGE CONTRACTORS!

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THE CRAWFORD TAYLOR EDUCATION INITIATIVE 47

Through the Crawford Taylor Education Initiative, The Muny develops new arts education opportunities and
improves existing programs under a single cohesive framework. The Crawford Taylor Initiative identifies
new areas of educational need, develops programs which can directly impact those areas and then
launches and sustains those programs. Current programs include:

Acting for Musical Theatre: Acting training for young Technical Theatre Training (T3): Hands-on
musical theatre enthusiasts that expands their training and professional mentorship designed
mastery of the craft. to equip high school students for living wage
jobs in technical theatre or for further education
Make A Musical With The Muny: This program in these fields. Major underwriting comes from
develops musical theatre programs in local middle the Thomas A. Kooyumjian Foundation with
schools underserved in the arts. Special thanks to special thanks to IATSE Local 6, USA Local
AT&T and the Dana Brown Charitable Trust for their 829, the Randy Mitchell Endowment Fund, John
support of this important program. Russell, Michael R. Loynd and many others.
The St. Louis High School Musical Theatre
The Muny/Webster University Intensive: A three- Awards (SLHSMTA): These awards celebrate
week summer intensive for emerging, young high outstanding achievement in high school musical
school artists. theatre, honoring students, teachers and their
respective schools’ commitment to performing
The Muny Kids and The Muny Teens & Youth arts education. The 2019 Presenting Sponsor
Ensemble: These performing troupes spotlight is the Thomas A. Kooyumjian Foundation and
children and teens who demonstrate exceptional voice the Official Media Partner is Fox2/KPLR 11.
and dance talent, stage presence, dedication and The awards are produced by The Muny, The Fox
discipline. The following partners help to make their Performing Arts Charitable Foundation and
performances and educational experiences possible: Fox Associates.
The Muny Internship Program: Internships each
The Muny Kids and The Muny Teens are supported summer in both production and administration
by The Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation and the are geared toward college and graduate
Centene Charitable Foundation students pursuing professional careers in the
The Muny Teens sound system is provided by Joe theatre.
and Nubia Hahn The Randy Mitchell Endowment provides
The Muny Youth Ensemble is supported by The special support to Muny educational programs
Johnston Family Fund and participants on an as-needed basis. The
The Resident Choreographer Program for The Endowment’s generosity helps to bridge funding
Muny Teens Youth Ensemble and Performing gaps, and enables programs and participants to
Troupe is supported by Mr. & Mrs. Robert O. succeed in reaching their goals.
Piening, Piening Family Fund of the St. Louis
Community Foundation

For more information visit: muny.org/education-programs

THE MUNY SALUTES OUR AMAZING SECOND CENTURY STAGE CONTRACTORS!

THE MUNY SALUTES OUR AMAZING SECOND CENTURY STAGE CONTRACTORS!

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ACCESSIBILITY AT THE MUNY 49

For more than 100 years, the Muny has provided
facilities and productions that are accessible to all,
regardless of physical or financial limitations.

In addition to nearly 1,500 free seats nightly, The Muny provides: The Muny was proud to receive the Shine
The Light Award from Paraquad, the leading
• Wheelchair assistance by our trained usher staff disability services provider in the St. Louis
• Two major parking areas for individuals with disabilities region, for its accomplishments in providing
• Accessible restrooms and water fountains enhanced services and access for the disabled.
• Braille menus at all concession stands
• Sign language interpreted performances We express our sincere thanks to our partner,
Ascension, for its valuable support as our Official
(Signers: Daniel Betzler and Loretto Freeman) Access Services Sponsor.
• Assistive listening devices
• Audio-described performances (Describers provided by MindsEye)
• Wheelchair access to both our backstage tours and dining

in the Culver Pavilion

MUNY YOUNG FRIENDS

Muny Young Friends is a FREE organization dedicated to welcoming young professionals to
the magic of outdoor musical theatre in St. Louis.

In partnership with Muny leaders, the Muny Young And when you become a Muny Partner you’ll receive
Friends cultivate passion and awareness for The Muny additional exclusive Muny Partner benefits that will last
through unique networking opportunities, exclusive all season long.
access to Muny events, and relevant volunteer
opportunities at both The Muny and throughout the SIGN UP FOR FREE TODAY!
muny.org/young-friends or [email protected]
St. Louis Community.

We thank Anheuser-Busch and the A-B Biergaten for their support of this program.

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The Muny is fortunate to work with partners that share its desire to become a
more energy-efficient and environmentally responsible facility:

AMEREN: Electrical systems and related technology
BIG SHARK BICYCLES: Alternative transportation for performers and staff
KIRBERG COMPANY: Solar power
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION: Tree tour sites and outdoor education
REPUBLIC SERVICES: Recycling services
FRIENDLIER PRINTING: All show programs and marketing material use recycled paper

We hope you will join us in saluting these valuable partners.

THE MUNY SALUTES OUR AMAZING SECOND CENTURY STAGE CONTRACTORS!

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