Smokey Joe's Cafe

Pictured: Taylor Tveten ’21,
in Webster’s 2021
production of URINETOWN.
Taylor appears in the
MUNY’S 2021 production
of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
Photo by Phillip Hamer.

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with Musical Theatre
Professionals

In one of the first partnerships of its kind between a university
conservatory and a professional musical theatre, Webster University and
The MUNY are working together to train students for careers in musical
theatre. This creative collaboration is another example of how Webster
University ensures high-quality learning experiences that transform
students for global citizenship and individual excellence.

Learn more at:

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Lal Karsanbhai
President and

Chief Executive Officer

2021 Muny Season

Dear Muny Patron,

The Muny has long represented the best of St. Louis – a wonderful outdoor
setting within the city’s treasured Forest Park where people can come
together to enjoy an evening of creativity, artistry and musical talent. And
now, after a year’s absence, its return onstage symbolizes hope for the future
as we begin again to share experiences, like The Muny’s productions, together.

At Emerson, a global industrial technology company, we share many of these
same values. We feel an immense responsibility to create a better world –
one that prizes and protects our valuable resources, celebrates and empowers
our diverse backgrounds and experiences, and offers thoughtful solutions that
improve people’s lives. This commitment extends to the communities where
we operate, too, most especially here in our hometown of St. Louis.

We at Emerson are proud to be able to support The Municipal Theatre
Association of St. Louis and other local nonprofit organizations serving the
St. Louis region. Our partnerships within the communities where we operate
and with our customers around the world represent our commitment each
day to living our company’s Purpose: We drive innovation that makes the
world healthier, safer, smarter and more sustainable.

On behalf of Emerson, I want to thank you for your patronage of The Muny.
And enjoy the show!

Sincerely,

Lal Karsanbhai
President and CEO

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 SHOW SPONSORS 5

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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.

• 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
the curtain call.

We encourage you to take photos before the show! #muny103

Powering the Quality of Life

For 101 years, Ameren and The Muny have partnered to power the lives and livelihoods
of artists and our community. This season, more than ever before, we are excited to
light up the stage and welcome you back to this treasured summer tradition.

Ameren provides electricity and natural gas that is
vitally important to our region, powering the quality
of life for millions of people in Illinois and Missouri.

Ameren proudly supports The Muny.

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103RD SE A S O N • FIRST PRO DU C TIO N • JULY 26 – AUGUST 1 • 8:15PM 9

and

Dennis M. Reagan Mike Isaacson

President & Artistic Director &
Chief Executive Officer Executive Producer

Words and Music by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller

Charl Brown Starring Mykal Kilgore
Tiffany Mann Dee Roscioli
Christopher Sams Michael Campayno Jason Veasey
Hayley Podschun
Nasia Thomas

Scenic Design Costume Design Lighting Design Sound Design
Edward E. Haynes, Jr. Sully Ratke Rob Denton John Shivers & David Patridge

Video Design Wig Design Casting Production Stage Manager
Kevan Loney Kelley Jordan The Telsey Office Matthew Lacey
Lily Schneider

Choreography by

Josh Walden

Based on original choreography by Marcia Milgrom Dodge

Music Direction by

Abdul Hamid Royal

Direction by

Marcia Milgrom Dodge

Artistic Director & Executive Producer

Mike Isaacson

Originally produced on Broadway by Richard Frankel, Thomas Viertel, Steven Baruch, Jujamcyn Theatres/Jack Viertel,
Rick Steiner, Frederic H. Mayerson and Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre/Gordon Davidson.

All of the songs in SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE were written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller (alone or with others) except “Spanish Harlem,” by Phil Spector
and Jerry Leiber. Messrs. Leiber and Stoller wish to acknowledge and thank the following writers who collaborated with them on various songs in

the show: Ben E. King, Doc Pomus, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil, Kent Harris, Ralph Dino & John Sembello, and Carlo Donida & ‘Mogol.’

SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE THE SONGS OF LEIBER AND STOLLER is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com.

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MIKE’S NOTES 11

As I begin my tenth season as artistic director and executive producer, I offer you the most
understated sentence I’ve ever written:

I’m so happy you’re here for the first production of The Muny’s 103rd season.

That you are now sitting in your seat and reading this is a testament to the commitment, fortitude
and tireless work of hundreds of people you won’t see on our stage tonight. Their efforts surround
us all. And they must be honored first.

I am well aware of the generations of hard-working people who preceded all of us at The Muny, but
from what I know of our history, no one ever had to face what we’ve endured for the past 22 months,
after we closed Matilda on August 11, 2019 (with a rain-out, no less!).

In 102 years, no Muny season had ever been postponed. While our online concert series and variety
show was greeted with joy and acclaim (more than 400,000 viewers around the world!) and it
gave us a beautiful compilation of all that is magical about The Muny, we ached to be back here
surrounded by trees, under starlit skies, with you. Virtual technology can only go so far, and not
being together last summer hurt.

So, like everyone else, we stumbled forward, knowing where we wanted to end up. The unanticipated,
unprecedented challenges of putting together this season multiplied as we went. After that weird,
painful hiatus, the complexities of returning to live performance, safely and with our usual high
standards, compounded by the day. But throughout, we had a single, unshakable goal:

To return to you, live, the very first moment we could.

Writing those words now, it seems a simple goal. But as we’ve all learned, sometimes the most
obvious, honest, natural goal can be the toughest to achieve.

So we came up with the plans, the revised plans, the semi-secret plans behind the plan, the newly
revised variations on the plan we thought we had ditched but thankfully someone saved the file...
And because of you, we just kept going. Banging our heads against newly constructed walls, but
not giving up, not once. We said it aloud, over and over: The Muny must be back, live, the first
moment possible.

So to everyone who made this night happen – the board, the construction teams, the Muny staff,
our COVID compliance teams, our actors, our musicians, our scenic artists, our crew, all our union
and guild partners, our designers, our sound team, our lighting teams, our video teams, our
medical advisors, the City of St. Louis, our donors, our Washington University Medical Advisors, our
ushers, our food service teams, our cleaning teams, our grounds crew, and our patient audience, as
eager for this return as we were – thank you. You did it. You kept the faith, and now we’re here.

One of our beloved colleagues, director Marcia Milgrom Dodge, came back with us, eager to
conceive a production of Smokey Joe’s Cafe set in St. Louis’ historic
Gaslight Square neighborhood. This revue of the legendary Leiber and
Stoller catalogue celebrates exactly what we need right now: our neighbors,
rock and roll music — one of America’s glorious gifts to the world — and
the pure joy of watching great performers and musicians do their thing.

I’m so happy you’re here for our first production of
The Muny’s 103rd season.

Mike Isaacson
Artistic Director & Executive Producer

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FROM OUR SPONSOR 13

Summer 2021

On behalf of my co-workers at Ameren, we welcome you back to The Muny!
We are honored to be the presenting sponsor of this season’s opening week
performances of Smokey Joe’s Cafe, which marks our 101st year of support for
live performances under the stars in historic Forest Park.
At Ameren, we are focused on powering the quality of life for millions of people
in Missouri and Illinois, and through our AmerenCares philanthropic efforts, we
are helping to power cultural treasures such as The Muny, which enhance the
quality of life for people of all ages.
So as the curtain rises and the lights illuminate the stage, we hope you’ll join
us in celebrating the return of this magical theater and all it means to our region.
There’s nothing quite like a summer night at The Muny, and we are so grateful
you’ve chosen to share your evening watching these talented performers.
Again, welcome back to The Muny and enjoy tonight’s show.

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SAVE THE DATE

November 18, 2021

Touhill Performing Arts Center

You are invited to celebrate President and CEO Denny Reagan’s
53-year Muny career at what promises to be an incredible
evening of Muny favorites, special tributes and plenty of fun.
Tickets will be on sale soon for this one night only celebration!
In the meantime, stop by Gate #1 before the show or during
intermission to say hello. Or, share your favorite Denny Reagan
memory with us here: muny.formstack.com/forms/denny
Your submission could be used in the show!

All net proceeds from this event will benefit the Denny Reagan Endowed Fund.

MUSICAL NUMBERS 15

ACT ONE

Neighborhood. . . .................................................................The Company
Young Blood . . . . . . ................................Charl with Jason, Christopher and Mykal
Falling . . . . . . . . . . . . .........................................................................Hayley
Ruby Baby . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . Michael with Charl, Jason, Christopher and Mykal
Dance With Me . .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .Christopher and Tiffany with Charl, Jason and Mykal
Neighborhood (Reprise #1) ................................Tiffany, Nasia, Hayley and Dee
Keep On Rollin’ . . .....................................Mykal, Charl, Christopher and Jason
Searchin’ . . . . . . . . . . ...............................Mykal with Charl, Christopher and Jason
Kansas City . . . . . . ...................................................Tiffany, Dee and Michael
Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........................................................Hayley and Nasia
Love Me/Don’t. . . . ...............................................................Charl and Dee
Fools Fall in Love ........................................................................Tiffany
Poison Ivy. . . . . . . . .................................Christopher with Charl, Jason and Mykal
Don Juan ...................................................................................Nasia
Shoppin’ for C.l.o. .t.h.e. .s. . .. . . . . . . .. . Mykal and Jason with Charl, Christopher and Michael
I Keep Forgettin’. ............................................................................Dee
On Broadway. . . . . ..........................................Charl, Jason, Christopher, Mykal
D.W. Washburn . . . ...................................................Mykal and the Company
Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................................................Tiffany and the Company

ACT TWO

Baby, That is Rock & Roll........................................................The Company
Yakety Yak . . . . . . . . ................................................................The Company
Charlie Brown . . . .................................................................The Company
Stay a While . . . . . . ..................................................... Abdul Hamid and Jaret
Pearl’s a Singer. . ............................................................................Dee
Teach Me How to Shimmy. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . Michael and Hayley with Charl and Mykal
You’re the Boss . . . ............................................................ Jason and Nasia
Loving You. . . . . . . . . .............................................Christopher and The Company
Treat Me Nice . . . . .........................................................................Mykal
Hound Dog. . . . . . . .........................................................................Tiffany
Little Egypt . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . Jason with Charl, Christopher, Michael and Mykal
I’m a Woman. . . . . . ............................................Tiffany, Nasia, Hayley and Dee
There Goes My Baby. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . ..Charl with Jason, Christopher, Michael and Mykal
Love Potion #9. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . ..Charl with Jason, Christopher, Michael and Mykal
Some Cats Know . .........................................................................Nasia
Jailhouse Rock. . . . ................................................Michael and The Company
Fools Fall In Love (Reprise)........................................................... . .Tiffany
Spanish Harlem ........................................................Chrisopher and Nasia
I (Who Have Nothing) ....................................................................Mykal
Neighborhood (Reprise #2) ...............................................................Dee
Stand By Me. . . . . .....................................................Charl and The Company

“Spanish Harlem” by Phil Spector and Jerry Leiber. Published by Mother Bertha Music, Inc. and Jerry Leiber Music by
arrangement with ABKCO Music, Inc.



CAST 17

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
CHARL BROWN

MICHAEL CAMPAYNO
MYKAL KILGORE
TIFFANY MANN

HAYLEY PODSCHUN
DEE ROSCIOLI

CHRISTOPHER SAMS
NASIA THOMAS
JASON VEASEY

The Company also plays Shoppers, Vendors and other
Gaslight Square Denizens.

Dance Captain: Hayley Podschun

YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Kaley Bender, Trenay Caruthers, Carson Davis,
Kennedy Holmes, Michael Hunter, Ben Iken, Spencer Jones, Rachel Locke, Nathaniel Mahone, Lily McDonald,
Julia Mertensmeyer, Nadia Rawlins, Lily Rich, Ronan Ryan, Ellie Schwartz, Holland States, Abbie Szewczyk

The Muny is a professional theatre and the Actors and Stage Managers employed in this production are proudly
represented by Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the USA.

MUNY ORCHESTRA

Tova Braitberg is the William R. Orthwein, Jr. and Laura Rand Orthwein Concertmaster.

VIOLIN CELLO TROMBONE TRUMPET
Tova Braitberg Antonio Innaimo Tom Vincent Andy Tichenor

CONCERTMASTER PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL

Beth Hoffman Nathan Hsu Tyler Vahldick Vicky Smolik
Nancy Chow
Julie Leonhardt WOODWINDS GUITAR HARP
Nathan Banks Mike Buerk Steve Schenkel Megan Stout

VIOLA/VIOLIN PRINCIPAL ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS
Carolina Neves
Robert Hughes KEYBOARD
Wendy Lea Elsie Parker Abdul Hamid Royal, Music Director/Keys 1
Nancy Summers Jaret Landon, Associate Music Director/Keys 2
BASS
Tim Weddle Orchestra GUITAR
Personnel Manager Aaron Brown
PRINCIPAL
Nicholas Pyles DRUMS
TUBA Bernard Long Jr.
Christopher Carter FRENCH HORN
Nancy Schick All Musicians of The Muny Orchestra are members of
DRUMS Local 2-197 of the American Federation of Musicians.
John Brophy PRINCIPAL

Steven Hanrahan

PERCUSSION
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WHO’S WHO 19

CHARL BROWN MYKAL KILGORE
is thrilled to be is an award-winning actor
appearing on the and a Grammy and NAACP
Muny stage for the Image Award-nominated
first time and at this singer/songwriter. His debut
historic moment album, A Man Born Black,
for theatre. He was is a gumbo of American
nominated for a Tony roots and modern feels that
Award for the role highlight his ability to go from
of Smokey Robinson in Motown: The Musical and Broadway showtune storytelling to soul and jazz scatting to
reprised this role opening the West End production. gospel. Mykal most recently starred in his online special,
Other Broadway: Jersey Boys, Sister Act. Tour/select Mykal Kilgore Live...On The Innanets! Broadway: Motown:
regional: Hair (European tour), Jersey Boys (Las The Musical and Hair. National tour: The Book of Mormon.
Vegas), The Who’s Tommy (Denver Center, Kennedy Other select credits: The Witch in Into the Woods (Barrington
Center); Ever After (Paper Mill Playhouse), Johnny Stage Company), The Who’s Tommy (The Kennedy Center),
Baseball (American Repertory Theater), Dreamgirls, Songs for a New World (Encores! Off-Center). TV/Film: NBC’s
Ragtime, Six Degrees of Separation, Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, The Wiz Live! and
Superstar, A Chorus Line. Select television: FBI, Evil, Collateral Beauty. Mykal has racked up 10M+ views on social
Madam Secretary. When not in an acting role, Charl media with his videos, including his viral Reclaiming My Time
tours the globe with his group, The Doowop Project, video. #blacklivesmatter #translivesmatter #loveoneanother.
including venues such as The Blue Note Beijing, mykalkilgore.com
Disney Symphony Hall, Ottawa Symphony, City Winery
Nashville and many others worldwide. TIFFANY MANN
IG: @browncharl Broadway: Be More Chill,
Waitress. Off-Broadway:
MICHAEL CAMPAYNO Jerry Springer: The Opera
originated the role of (Lucille Lortel Award),
Rob Camilletti in The Invisible Thread, Cabin in
Cher Show and also the Sky. Other select theatre:
starred as Fiyero in the Dreamgirls (Effie), Live from
hit musical Wicked on Lincoln Center: Sweeney Todd
Broadway. A Pittsburgh in Concert. TV: New Amsterdam and Rise (NBC), Orange Is the
native and graduate New Black. If you’re reading this, I want you to know that you
of Carnegie Mellon matter! I am grateful for YOU! Please accept my offering of
School of Drama, he made his television debut as song as thanks! @iamtiffanymann
Rolf in the NBC live telecast of The Sound of Music
starring Carrie Underwood and can be heard on the HAYLEY PODSCHUN 
cast recording. His other credits include Lancelot Originally from Kansas, Hayley
in Camelot starring Robert Sean Leonard and Barry returns to The Muny after
Bostwick, productions at Pittsburgh CLO, and in playing Dainty June in the
concert with the Phoenix Symphony and Carolina 2018 production of Gypsy.
Philharmonic. Television: The Other Two (HBO Max), Broadway: Wicked (Glinda,
The Good Fight (CBS). Proud member of SAG, AFTRA national tour), Hello,
and AEA. Follow @michaelcampayno Dolly!; Something Rotten, 
Chaplin (Mildred Harris),
 Anything Goes, Pal Joey, Sunday in the Park with George,
Hairspray (Broadway, national tour) and The Sound of
Music. Off-Broadway: Freckleface Strawberry (Freckleface,
original cast). Select regional credits: Holiday Inn (Linda

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Mason, Paper Mill Playhouse), I Married an Angel (Anna Many thanks to all those who thirst for beautiful stories
Murphy, NY City Center Encores!), The Royal Family of — never again will we take for granted our honor in
Broadway (Gwen, Barrington Stage), Holiday Inn (Lila telling them.
Dixon, Goodspeed), Crazy for You (Polly, Pennsylvania
Shakespeare Festival), Peter Pan (Peter Pan, NASIA THOMAS
Artpark), Legally Blonde (Elle Woods, Arvada Center). was most recently seen
Film/TV: Hairspray (Tammy), The Blacklist, Louie,  as Cathy in Out of The
Isn’t It Romantic and Hail, Caesar. You can also find Box Theatrics version
Hayley on QVC as a guest host for Zodiac Shoes. of The Last Five Years.
IG: @hayley_podschun or www.hayleypodschun.com  In the fall, she can be
for more!  seen as The Radio in
the upcoming revival of
DEE ROSCIOLI Caroline, or Change on
is so excited to be making Broadway. Most recently seen in Ain’t Too Proud: The Life
her Muny debut!! Most and Times of the Temptations on Broadway. Broadway:
notable is her seven-year Little Eva in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. National
record-breaking run as tour: Beautiful. Regional: Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and
the green skinned heroine Times of The Temptations (Berkeley Rep, Kennedy Center,
of Wicked, Elphaba, on Center Theatre Group, Mirvish Theatre), Disney’s Beauty
Broadway, in Chicago, San and the Beast (Theatre Under The Stars), Hairspray,
Francisco and the first (Muny). BFA Musical Theatre, Elon ‘15, The Governor’s
national touring companies. Most recently, Dee was seen School for the Arts ‘11. Member at DGRW Talent. Thankful
on Broadway in The Cher Show as the standby for Star to her family and friends for the endless sacrifices,
and Lady. She can be heard on the original cast recording support, and love. IG: @nasiathomas.
of John Kander’s newest musical Kid Victory, where she
created the role of Emily. Dee also had the privilege of JASON VEASEY
joining the 2015 revival of Fiddler on the Roof as Fruma What’s good, St. Louis!?
Sarah. In addition to her theatre credits, she has twice Jason is happy to be back
headlined with the prestigious Philly Pops Orchestra in one of his favorite cities
and has performed as a soloist with various symphonies making his Muny debut!
across the US and Europe. She has also guest-starred on Theatre credits include
various TV series. Big love to her family, CESD and Industry the Broadway and national
Entertainment. Follow her on Instagram @deeroscioli touring companies of The
Lion King, the Pulitzer
CHRISTOPHER SAMS Prize-winning A Strange Loop and a couple visits to
is ecstatic to join The Smokey Joe’s Cafe! He’s been at the Repertory Theatre of
Muny and Marcia Milgrom St. Louis, Actors Theatre of Louisville, The Denver Center
Dodge in turning up the and The Public in New York. TV/Film credits include High
summer heat with Leiber Maintenance, Chicago Fire, Little Voice, Dash & Lily,
and Stoller’s Smokey Joe’s Flatbush Misdemeanors and I’m Not Him. Shout out to
Cafe. Broadway credits Nicolosi & Co. And love to DVSV.
feature Mufasa in Disney’s
The Lion King. National ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION “Equity,” founded in
touring credits include The Lion King (Ensemble, u/s 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than
Mufasa), The Color Purple (Ensemble/Grady/Buster), 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity
Ragtime (Coalhouse Walker Jr.) and Rock of Ages fosters the art of live theatre as an essential component
(Ensemble/Ja’Keith). Became a proud AEA member doing of society and advances the careers of its members by
Smokey Joe’s Cafe with Ms. Dodge in 2016 and this is negotiating wages, improving working conditions and
Chris’ third time rocking through the neighborhood. providing a wide range of benefits, including health and

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pension plans. Actors’ Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO SAGE Awards), Five Guys Named Moe (NAACP Image
and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of Award), Recorded in Hollywood (NAACP Image
performing arts unions. #EquityWorks and Stage Scene LA Awards). He has worked with
acclaimed artists including Natalie Cole, Peabo Bryson,
MARCIA MILGROM DODGE (Director)  Melissa Manchester, Cy Coleman, Al Jarreau, The
is a Tony and Drama Desk-nominated director and Pointer Sisters, Liza Minelli, Jennifer Holliday, Melba
choreographer for her stirring and lovingly staged Broadway/ Moore, Patti Austin, Patti LaBelle, Christina Aguilera,
Kennedy Center revival of Ragtime (Helen Hayes Award for Stevie Wonder, David Foster, Phil Collins, Lillias White,
Outstanding Director). The Muny: Cinderella, Meet Me In Billy Porter and others.
St. Louis, The Little Mermaid, Young Frankenstein, Buddy:
The Buddy Holly Story and The Addams Family. TV/ EDWARD E. HAYNES, JR. (Scenic Designer)
Video: Disney+ Encore!; Sesame Street, Elmo’s Wild is thrilled to be returning to The Muny, having
West. Her bold new approaches to classic shows include previously designed sets for The Wiz. Regional: The
Once (Olney Theatre), The Curious Incident of the Dog in Mark Taper Forum, Ebony Repertory Theatre, South
the Night-Time (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Cincinnati Coast Repertory, The Kirk Douglas Theatre, The
Playhouse), The Secret Garden (Cincinnati Playhouse, Center Geffen Playhouse, Berkeley Repertory, East West
Stage), Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Jeff Award, Drury Lane Theatre), Players, Pasadena Playhouse, The Hollywood
Sherlock Holmes & The West End Horror, co-written with Bowl, Marin Theatre Company, TheatreWorks, Two
Anthony Dodge (Edgar nomination, Bay Street Theater). New River Theater, The Intiman Theatre, Trinity Repertory,
York premieres: Closer Than Ever (off-Broadway), Romance in The Alley Theatre, The Alliance Theatre, Alabama
Hard Times (Public Theater). Dodge is also a wife, a mother, Shakespeare Festival, and many he can no longer
a teacher and a proud member of the Stage Directors and remember. Television: MTV’s Spring Break (2011, 2012),
Choreographers Society (SDC). For my family. Hip Hop Harry (Discovery Kids/TLC) and Culture Clash
(Fox). Ed is the proud father of twins, Denis and Wesly,
JOSH WALDEN (Choreographer) and husband to director, Elizabeth Bell-Haynes.
Muny: Cinderella (2019), Meet Me In St Louis (2018), 
The Little Mermaid (2017) and Buddy: The Buddy Holly SULLY RATKE (Costume Designer)
Story (2015). Broadway: Ragtime (associate director/ is a Chicago-based theatre maker and is thrilled to be a
associate choreographer). Most recently, Josh was the part of Muny magic for the first time! She is an artistic
co-choreographer for Mary Poppins (Drury Lane Theatre) associate of The Lookingglass Theatre Company in
and choreographer for Encore! on Disney+. Josh directed/ Chicago and The Actors Gymnasium in Evanston. She
choreographed On the Town (Capital City Theatre), A Chorus has worked with various Chicago theatres including
Line (Maltz Jupiter Theatre), Freaky Friday (Take It From Steppenwolf Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, The Marriott
the Top), Legally Blonde (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse) and Theatre, The Lookingglass Theatre Company, The Irish
the rock opera Fallen Angel (New York International Fringe Theatre of Chicago, The Gift Theatre and others. Her
Festival). Other credits include: Des Moines Metro Opera, work has traveled to The Arena Stage in Washington
Signature Theatre, Sacramento Music Circus, Doonce D.C., The Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, The McCarter
Productions, Actors Theatre of Louisville and Gateway Theatre in Princeton and South Coast Repertory in
Playhouse. Costa Mesa. She continues to write, create and design
in Chicago while teaching design at various institutions
ABDUL HAMID ROYAL (Music Director/Conductor) in and around the city, including The University of
is The Charles W. & Janet T. Mueller Conductor. Chicago, Northwestern University, DePaul University,
Broadway/International/Regional: Five Guys Named Moe Columbia College and North Central College. 
(Tony nomination), Twist, Sophisticated Ladies, Ain’t
Misbehavin’; Jelly’s Last Jam, The Wiz, Truly Blessed, Ma ROB DENTON (Lighting Designer)
Rainey’s Black Bottom, The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the is thrilled to be back for his ninth season. Select Muny
Roof, Concerts for the Earth, Colors of Christmas, Smokey designs include: Guys and Dolls, Matilda, The Muny
Joe’s Cafe, The Life. Awards for Musical Direction: The Centennial Gala, Jersey Boys, Meet Me In St Louis and
Gospel at Colonus (Ovation, LA Drama Critics Circle and A Chorus Line. Regional design credits include:



WHO’S WHO 25

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Cincinnati Playhouse in the HERE Arts, Stages Repertory Theatre, Prototype and
Park), Dracula: A Comedy of Errors (Maltz Jupiter Theatre), Asolo Repertory Theatre. He is a 2020 Jeff Equity Award
The Will Rogers Follies (Goodspeed Musicals), The Cake recipient (Projection Design) for An American in Paris at
and Oslo (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis), Disney’s Beauty Drury Lane Theatre. Select animator credits: The Sound
and the Beast and South Pacific (Maltz Jupiter Theatre), Inside (Broadway, designed by Aaron Rhyne), Aladdin
Girlfriend and The Wolves (TheaterWorks Hartford), (Disney Cruise Lines, designed by Aaron Rhyne), Super
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Theatre Under The Stars), Bowl LV Halftime Show (screens by DF Productions),
Your Best One (Capital Repertory Theatre), Tosca (Opera Once (VinWonders Vietnam, designed by Aaron Rhyne),
San Antonio), Daughter of the Regiment (Atlanta Opera). BET Awards 2021 (screens by DF Productions), Saks
Upcoming lighting designs include: Jersey Boys (Maltz Fifth Avenue 2020 Holiday Light Show (designed by
Jupiter Theatre). Chris Werner). He is an MFA graduate of Carnegie Mellon
University School of Drama and a member of USA 829.
JOHN SHIVERS (Sound Designer) www.kevanloney.com  
Credits: Pretty Woman, Beauty and the Beast 25th
Anniversary Edition, Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour, The KELLEY JORDAN (Wig Designer)
Muny 2015 - 2019 seasons, Kinky Boots (2013 Tony is a seasoned wig/hair designer, licensed cosmetologist
Award), Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway; Bonnie & and savvy businesswoman with over 30 years of theatrical
Clyde, Sister Act, 9 to 5, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The and concert experience. She has worked in hair and make-
Little Mermaid, Tarzan, In My Life and Billy Crystal’s up at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis for over 30
700 Sundays. International: The Secret, Tarzan, Das years, including the most recent national tour of Hamilton.
Wunder von Bern, The Lion King (Shanghai, Singapore). She is a member of IATSE Local 805 and a wig supervisor
Regional: Rock of Ages, The Heart of Rock & Roll, at The Muny, where she recently served as associate
Moonshine, Harmony, The Nutty Professor, Tales of designer for The Wiz and designer for Annie. Her talents
the City, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods. He’s enjoyed have also been seen in productions such as All Shook Up,
collaborations with Savion Glover, Dionne Warwick, Burt Oprah’s Lifeclass, PBS’ A New Holiday, Elf the Musical
Bacharach, Gregory Hines and engineering at Electric (Theatre Under The Stars), Disney’s Mary Poppins and The
Lady Studios. John’s proudest production, however, is Little Mermaid with Variety Theatre. Kelley is proud to be
his gem of a daughter, Ruby. the first African American female wig designer at
The Muny. K. Jordan Theatrical Academy opens soon.
DAVID PATRIDGE (Sound Designer)
has had the pleasure of working around the world with KARILYN ASHLEY SURRATT (Associate Choreographer)
some of the best in the business, and for the past 15 returns to ‘The Lou’ 20 years after making her debut for
years, has partnered with John Shivers. He has served as some Muny magic! Her credits include being the first
a sound designer for The Muny since 2015. Select credits Native American Radio City Rockette and spokesperson,
include: Rock of Ages, 42nd Street, The Heart of Rock & Fox’s Gotham (actor and choreographer), Saturday Night
Roll, Flashdance, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Live (featured dancer), the national tour of Irving Berlin’s
Dreamcoat, Harmony, Ace, Beauty and the Beast, Singin’ White Christmas, the international tour of West Side Story,
in the Rain, Sweeney Todd, Miss Saigon, Holler If Ya a Reader’s Digest cover model and a writer for publications
Hear Me and Soul Doctor. International: Wicked, Das and social media representing several theatre companies.
Wunder von Bern (Germany), The Spirit of Life (China). Karilyn has been a guest ballet instructor, speaker and
Associate Sound Design: Pretty Woman, Paramour, Kinky teaching artist in residence at Oklahoma City University,
Boots, Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, Leap of University of Kansas and Goodspeed Musicals, among
Faith, We Will Rock You, Sister Act, Come Fly Away, 9 to others. She currently teaches dance with Muny U (virtual
5, The Little Mermaid, Mamma Mia! and Tarzan. education series) and at Shuffles Tap and Musical Theatre
School in New York. Proud member of AEA (National
KEVAN LONEY (Video Designer) Deputy Committee Member), SAG-AFTRA and the American
Recent regional credits: Drury Lane Theatre, Theatre Guild of Musical Artists. BPA OKCU. Mvto to NP, DC, and
Under The Stars, Paramount Theatre, Maltz Jupiter Josh. For PGW, DEC, & RLR. Merde, Holland! Full scoop
Theatre, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Citi Shubert Theatre, @ksurrattsurratt

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MYSTI (1958 Corvette) Hi, I am Mysti, the 1958 Corvette DORA JANE TRENBEATH (Assistant Stage Manager) 
featured in tonight’s show. I was born February 10, 1958, is thrilled to be returning to The Muny for her third summer!
and manufactured in St. Louis. I am a C-1, also known as Muny credits include: Singin’ in the Rain, Meet Me In St. Louis,
solid axle, first generation of Corvettes, years 1953-1962. Guys and Dolls, Footloose and Matilda. Other favorite places
I have had an exciting life! In 1995, I found myself at the to work include: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, The
National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. New Jewish Theatre, Children’s Theatre Company, Grandstreet
My favorite human, Michelle, saw me there and brought Theatre and Primary Stages. Dora is a very proud graduate of The
me back home to my roots. We joined the St. Louis Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University, where she
Corvette Club and I am the only C-1. We decided I needed earned her BFA in Stage Management. She hopes that you are
to hang out with friends closer to my age, so we also enjoying the return of live theatre as much as she is!
joined the international Solid Axle Corvette Club. If you
ever see us out cruising, don’t hesitate to wave. Michelle MIKE ISAACSON (Artistic Director & Executive Producer) is
will wave back and if you are in a sweet ride, I might honored to embark on his 10th season, and he’s so grateful you
just rev my engine. I hope you all enjoy the show! I will! are here. Mike is the third person to hold the position in The
I’ll be centerstage making my Muny debut! Muny’s 103-year history. He has produced 57 Muny shows, and
23 were new to The Muny stage. With Kristin Caskey, Isaacson
THE TELSEY OFFICE (Casting) has produced more than 23 Broadway musicals and plays,
With offices in both New York and Los Angeles, national tours, off-Broadway and London productions. Their
The Telsey Office casts for theatre, film, highly acclaimed production of David Byrne’s American Utopia
television, and commercials. The Telsey Office is is the recipient of a 2021 special Tony Award and returns to
dedicated to creating safe, equitable, and anti- Broadway’s St. James Theatre this September. The show also
racist spaces through collaboration, artistry, became a film by Spike Lee for HBO for which Mike served as
heart, accountability and advocacy. an executive producer. His production of Neil Simon’s Plaza
Suite, starring Mathew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, will
MATTHEW LACEY (Production Stage Manager)  begin previews on Broadway on February 25, 2022. Other career
is thrilled to be back at The Muny, where some favorite highlights include: Fun Home (2015 Tony Award, Best Musical;
shows include the premieres of Jerome Robbins’ 2018 Olivier Award nominee, Best Musical), The Humans (2016
Broadway, Newsies, Hairspray, Les Misérables Tony Award, Best Play), Legally Blonde the Musical (2011 Olivier
and Crazy for You. Broadway: MJ The Musical Award, Best Musical), Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002 Tony
(upcoming), Tootsie, SpongeBob SquarePants, Sunset Award, Best Musical), Burn This starring Adam Driver and Kerri
Boulevard, Waitress, An American in Paris, On the Russell, A Dolls House 2, If/Then starring Idina Menzel, Bring It
Twentieth Century, Motown the Musical, Ghost the On: The Musical (2013 Tony nomination for Best Musical), Red
Musical, Relatively Speaking, Arcadia, La Bête, A Little (2010 Tony Award, Best Play), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown;
Night Music, Chicago and Urinetown. Off-Broadway:  The Seagull, Caroline, or Change, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s
Pete ‘n’ Keely, Mnemonic, Johnny Guitar, World of Nest, and Death of a Salesman (1999 Tony Award, Best Revival).
Mirth and Stomp. Other credits include: The Music Man For the Independent Presenters Network, he served as producer
(Kennedy Center), The Christmas Spectacular at Radio for the Broadway productions of Spamalot (2005 Tony Award,
City Music Hall and American Ballet Theatre. Matt is a Best Musical), Ragtime (revival), The Color Purple, along with
graduate of The Conservatory at Webster University. the national tour of 9-to-5 The Musical. All told, his productions
have received more than 122 Tony Award nominations and 35
WILLIE PORTER (Assistant Stage Manager) Tony Awards. Isaacson received the St. Louis Arts and Education
The Muny: Cinderella, Kinky Boots, Jersey Council’s Award for “Excellence in the Arts” and The Broadway
Boys, Jerome Robbins’ Broadway and Jesus Christ League’s and Theatre Development Fund’s Commercial Theater
Superstar. Regional: Becoming Nancy (Alliance Institute “Robert Whitehead” Award for excellence in producing.
Theatre), The Music Man (The Kennedy Center). New He has served on the board of governors and executive committee
York: Evita (New York City Center). Willie also has of The Broadway League and received the Samuel J. L’Hommedieu
served as a production assistant for Tootsie, Pretty Award. In 2016, he received the Equality Award from the
Woman, SpongeBob SquarePants and the national tour St. Louis Chapter of the Human Rights Campaign. He’s honored to
of Les Misérables. Big thanks to Matt Lacey for his work with everyone on and offstage who helped create tonight’s
never-ending support and constant laughter.  performance, and thanks to my husband, Joe.  

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Associate Music Director JARET LANDON
Associate Choreographer KARILYN ASHLEY SURRATT
Associate Lighting Designer SHELBY LOERA
Associate Sound Designer TRACY COWIT
MATTHEW YOUNG
Production Video Head KYLEE LOERA
Associate Video Designer KENDRICK LAWSON-KNIGHT
Assistant Scenic Designer CHRIS HYNDS
Assistant Costume Designer JESSICA STEVENS
WILLIE PORTER, DORA JANE TRENBEATH
Assistant Wig Designer JACQUELINE REED, ANN SLOTE
Assistant Stage Managers RYAN CARPENTER, JARET LANDON
OLIVIA BOSAW, CHARLIE MUELLER
Video Content Creators
Rehearsal Pianists

Youth Ensemble Assistants

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32 THANK YOU
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postponed shows in 2020 and/or 2021 or made cash contributions. Their generosity is truly humbling!

Visit muny.org/support/visionaries for the honor roll of donors.

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OFFICERS

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ..... James S. Turley
VICE CHAIRMAN ..... John W. Lemkemeier
TREASURER ..... William N. Scheffel

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Benjamin Ola. Akande Robert R. Hermann, Jr. Richard H. McClure
Mary V. Atkin David A. Hogan Art J. McCoy
Andrew S. Baur David M. Hollo Michael P. McMillan
Warner L. Baxter Rick Holton, Jr. Richard L. Nix, Jr.
Anna Reby Bertman Celia L. Hosler Steven C. Roberts
Suzanne S. Brauer Gregory A. Iken Marc R. Rogers
Edwin B. Broadhurst III Joseph F. Imbs III William N. Scheffel
Louis A. Cella Hope Welles Jernagan Elizabeth J. Schlesinger
Robert J. Ciapciak Steven T. Johnston Stephanie Schnuck
Parker B. Condie, Jr. Grace Jones Terry E. Schnuck
S. Bryan Cook Opal M. Jones Michele R. Sowers
Clark S. Davis Ashley B. Kemper Lucie N. Springmeyer
David N. Farr Timothy J. Kertz Mary Ann Srenco
Steven L. Finerty Christopher A. Koster Cori Cunnane Stebelman
Raymond R. Fournie John W. Lemkemeier David L. Steward
June McAllister Fowler Davida Lichtenstein Mary Steward
Ronald A. Fromm Kathryn E. Love Elizabeth J. Stroble
Christopher Gagliano Michael Loynd Julio F. Suárez
E. Douglas Harbison W. Stephen Maritz James S. Turley
Nancy M. Hawes Derek L. Martin

HONORARY LIFE DIRECTORS

Clarence C. Barksdale Douglas E. Hill Ned O. Lemkemeier
Alice C. Behan William F. Holekamp James S. McDonnell III
Thomas H. Brouster, Sr. Carmen Jacob Richard G. Millman
Carole L. Buck Stephen G. Jansen Hugh Scott III
August A. Busch III Bettie S. Johnson E.C. Simmons III
Parker B. Condie Stephen C. Jones Donald M. Suggs
Donald G. Fassold Peter B. Krombach Thomas R. Voss
Louis J. Fusz, Jr. F. Mark Kuhlmann John K. Wallace, Jr.
Earle H. Harbison, Jr. J. Mark Lashly Douglas H. Yaeger
Samuel B. Hayes III Michael D. Latta

PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dennis M. Reagan

36 A M E S S A G E F R O M D E N N Y

Welcome back! After nearly two years since we last had a
show, shared memories, or simply met in this theatre, I have
never been more grateful for the opportunity to simply say,
Welcome Back. It is GREAT to see you!

While this season is the first for many things – new offices,
stage trees, and architectural shells flanking the stage – it’s
also a last for me.

As many of you know, I’ll be retiring later this year after

53 years at The Muny. Several months ago, we didn’t know

Denny Reagan if there would be a traditional 103rd season. I am just so
President & CEO thankful that I get to close out my career as President and
CEO enjoying what has been, without a doubt, the greatest

part of my job – standing in my “spot” on the right side of

the theatre, greeting you as you arrive, and watching this theatre fill with friends, love,

memories, and tradition each night.

I’ve had the great fortune of watching family legacies continue in this theatre, summer
after summer, as generations come and go. This job (hardly a fitting word) has gifted
me with lifelong friends, blessed my family, and allowed me to experience so many
meaningful moments.

Throughout my career, I have been so proud to hear quite often, that our theatre is a
place that so many St. Louisans have a true connection to. Maybe they worked here as
a teenage usher or had a family member who performed on the stage. Maybe The Muny
was where a couple had their first date, or wedding photos taken under the box office
chandelier. I have been fortunate to work for an organization that has played a part in
so many people’s lives.

I’ve been asked recently what I will remember the most after my career. I will cherish the
many stories you’ve shared with me, and feeling the connection to those stories because
in many ways they are my own. I started at The Muny as a 16-year-old high-schooler,
and finish a proud father of three, blessed with seven grandchildren, a heart full of
thanks, and friends in each of you. Will I miss standing here and saying hello each
night? Sure, but I am excited to continue my “Muny Career” in those seats next to you.

Now, let’s settle in and enjoy the magic that’s happening on stage this summer. And if
you want to say hi, or share a story, you know where to find me.

In advance of President and CEO Denny Reagan’s
December retirement, and to honor his incredible
legacy, we are proud to announce the:

Denny Reagan

Endowed Fund

Denny has been known to say his current role isn’t
too much different than his first role cleaning up
the theatre every morning after a show.

“

As a picker, I made sure the theatre
was ready for the next audience.
My title may have changed over
the last 53 years, but I’m still just
trying to make sure we’re ready for
the next audience.

DENNY REAGAN

Your generous gift will forever be used to support all
areas of The Muny’s operation.
Help Denny ensure the world’s oldest and largest
outdoor theatre is ready for generations of
audiences to come!
Contact Courtney Simms with questions or to make
your gift today. [email protected] or 314.595.5727

•••

All gifts made to the Denny Reagan Endowed Fund in
2021 will also be celebrated as part of The Muny’s
Second Century Capital Campaign.



THE MUNY STAFF 39

DENNIS M. REAGAN KWOFE COLEMAN
President & Chief Executive Officer Managing Director

EXECUTIVE STAFF

Chief Financial Officer............................................................................. TAMMY MCKIM
Director of Operations............................................................................ SEAN M. SMITH
Director of Advancement.................................................................... COURTNEY SIMMS
Director of Human Resources...................................................................... JOHN MEYER
Director of Education.......................................................................................... TALI ALLEN
Marketing Manager.................................................................................. EMILY PARKER
Director of Ticketing..................................................................... LAWRENCE P. WALSH
Director of Audience Experience / Staff Accountant...................... LINDSEY R. GRABISH
Director of Food and Beverage........................................................... RETTA BERBERICH
Director of the Annual Fund................................................................. SONJA S. FURIYA
Director of Major & Planned Gifts............................................................... JENNY PRATT
Director of Corporate Partnerships + Program Advertising........................ BILL BORGER
Public Relations Manager + Copywriting Coordinator...................... DYLAN K. STANLEY
Group Sales & Event Manager.................................................................... JANE SCHELL
Media & Technology Specialist + Website Administrator........................ JOE HARTMANN
Print Project Manager + Visual Brand Designer............................................ JUDY SAKAI
Visual Brand Coordinator + Graphic Designer................................................ AMY MAIER
Data & Development Support Coordinator........................................ ROSEMARY GLIEDT
Development Assistant.................................................................................. MJ PROBST
Promotions & Pre-Show Manager................................................................ SUSIE JOFFE
Director of Archives................................................................................. LAURA PETERS
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
Assistant Production Manager....................................................................... JAMES HEART
Costume Shop Manager.................................................................................... JAN CREGER
Wig Shop Manager..................................................................................... KELLEY JORDAN
Music Supervisor / Orchestra Librarian................................................ MICHAEL HORSLEY
Orchestra Manager..................................................................................NANCY SUMMERS
Scenic Supervisors........................................... DAVID MCCARTHY, NATHAN MOURNING
Head Scenic Artist............................................................................. LARRY BIEDENSTEIN
Head Electrician.............................................................................................. JAMES SPIES
Properties Head...............................................................................................TODD MOORE
Sound Head....................................................................................................SEAN WILHITE
Video Head.................................................................................................. ROBERT STONE
Automation Head..............................................................................................THEO PRIFTI
Wardrobe Heads............................................................... RAY MARTIN, JACKLYN SAYLES
Covid Compliance Head........................................................................ NANCY PITTELMAN
Wardrobe Manager..........................................................................................EMILY MOORE
House Managers.............................................. DANYELL RICHARDSON, HANNAH ZEISS
Scenic Stitcher.....................................................................................................KIM STONE
Resident Choreographer............................................................................... GABI STAPULA
Draftsperson................................................................ EMILIE WEILBACHER-MCMULLAN
Official Muny Photographers.......PHILLIP HAMER, JULIE A. MERKLE, ERIC WOOLSEY

40 T H E C R A W F O R D TAY L O R E D U C AT I O N I N I T I AT I V E

Named in 2019, The Crawford Taylor Education Initiative aids in the development of new arts education
opportunities while improving current Muny education programs under a single, cohesive framework.
This initiative strives to provide unprecedented, hands-on instruction and mentoring to youth hoping to
pursue a career on or offstage in musical theatre. Current programs include:  
The Muny Kids and Teens performing troupes
serve as a goodwill ambassadors to the
people of St. Louis and the surrounding
region. A performance and training
ground for talented young people, the
program spotlights children and teens who
demonstrate exceptional voice and dance
talent, stage presence, dedication and
discipline. 
Through the Make a Musical program
The Muny has partnered with iTheatrics to
develop musical theatre programs in local
middle schools underserved in this area of
the Arts. The program is designed to evolve
over a three-year span, with a new school
added each year. 

The Technical Theatre Training (T3) industry. This program provides
program is a Muny initiative created to unprecedented training and mentorship
expand the network of craftsmen, artisans, to high school students in the industry
and theatre professionals who work both of technical theatre helping to create
locally and nationally in the entertainment a clear path for success in these fields
after high school.  
Masterclass Series offers a unique
opportunity for students to further
their training through area-specific offerings
and one-on-one engagement with nationally-
recognized musical theatre professionals. The series
includes Audition Workshops, the BFA Bootcamp, and
various specialized classes with guest artists.  

The Muny recognizes and salutes the following individuals and organizations for their underwriting and support
of these programs. 

The Randy Mitchell Endowed Fund  Carol B. Loeb Production Fellowship  
This fund provides special support to Muny As part of The Muny Internship Program, the goal of this
education programs and participants on fellowship is to take our outstanding intern program one step
an as-needed basis. The endowment’s further through mentorship and observation. These fellows will
generosity helps to bridge funding gaps, work side-by-side with the skilled artisans, deepening their
and enables programs and participants to understanding of the specific art form and ultimately change
 succeed in reaching their goals.  the trajectory of their career path. 

Make A Musical Muny Kids & Teens Muny Youth Ensemble 
AT&T Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation,  Johnston Family Fund 
Dana Brown Charitable Trust  Caleres Cares, Centene Charitable  Muny U 
Foundation, and Joe & Nubia Hahn Thomas A. Kooyumjian Foundation
(Muny Teens Sound System) 

Musical Theatre Dance Class is a weekly 41
studio dance class for the aspiring performer
who is interested in gaining professional In the Muny U Program, high school theatre
dance skills for the musical theatre. In this classes have the opportunity to participate in
class, students will learn strong technique in online discussions with some of The Muny’s highly
jazz/ballet fundamentals as well as character- esteemed musical theatre professionals about
driven choreography derived from various any component that exists within the process of
Broadway styles.   “putting on a show.”
The Muny and Webster University’s Working alongside The Muny’s acclaimed music
Conservatory of Theatre Arts have joined forces directing professionals, the Music Directing
to host a summer intensive for emerging Outreach Program shares insight, training, and
young artists – The Muny/Webster University opportunities with local musicians of color who
Intensive. This three-week program invites have advanced skill and expertise, but need more
rising junior and senior high school students extensive training and/or experience to prepare
from across the nation to participate in an them for, and integrate them into, the musical
immersive theatrical experience like no other!    theatre profession. 
Through The Muny Internship The St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards
Program, interns meaningfully participate (SLHSMTA) program is designed to celebrate
in the creation of seven full scale musical outstanding achievement in high school musical
theatre productions in 10 weeks. The theatre. The year-long adjudication process
environment is intense, the stakes are high, culminates in an awards ceremony modeled on
and the rewards are endless. Interns have the the Tony Awards©. The winners of the Outstanding
unique opportunity to work closely with union Actress and Outstanding Actor categories will
professionals including IATSE, USA, SDC, AFM travel to New York (all expenses paid) to compete in
and Actors’ Equity.  the National High School Musical Theatre Awards

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

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THE MUNY IS
BACK TO LIVE

Photo courtesy of St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The stage is set
AND WE're ready

FOR SUMMERTIME MAGIC

Photo by Phillip Hamer

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A beloved Muny favorite once more

AUGUST 3 – 9 FIRST MUNY PRODUCTION IN OVER A DECADE!

GET THE Considered by many to be the world’s most
BEST SEATS beloved musical, The Sound of Music reminds us
that with high-spirited hope, heartfelt compassion
NOW! and unwavering determination, life’s mountains
can always be climbed. With its Tony, Grammy
and Academy Award-winning score, including
“Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss”
and the iconic title track “The Sound of Music,”
the hills of Forest Park come alive once more!

STAGE 2021 TICKET PRICES
SINGLE GROUP

B6 Single tickets available at muny.org/tickets, at the
Muny Box Office or through Metrotix at 314.534.1111.
C6

Don’t Miss It!

On view through August 22

Connect with us! slam.org/Nubia #NubianTreasures @STLArtMuseum

Exhibition Organizer Winged Isis pectoral (detail); Nubian, Napatan Period, reign of Amaninatakelebte,
538–519 BC; gold; 2 11/16 x 6 11/16 inches; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Harvard
University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition 20.276; Photograph ©
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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Yummy Eats and Take Home Keeps

Popcorn, cold Trying to keep it
refreshments and casual?
more!
Stop by Café One, located on
With five stands throughout the east side of the theatre, for
the theatre, be sure to a delicious blend of grab-and-
get your ice cold drinks, go favorites, including gourmet
frozen treats and delicious pizzas, grinders, finger foods
eats prior to tonight’s and even frozen treats!
performance or during
intermission. Take Home Your
Muny Memory!

From show T-shirts and
commemorative ornaments to
coloring books and rocks glass sets,
the memories of Season 103 can be
yours year-round! Visit the souvenir
stand located next to Café One or
shop online at muny.org/store.

Great City,
Great Architecture:

St. Louis and The Steedman
Architectural Library

an Exhibit at St. Louis Public Library

Now-January 8, 2022

Support provided by:

CENTRAL LIBRARY / 1301 Olive St. / slpl.org

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PRESHOW ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE SOUND OF MUSIC

6:45pm – 8pm All performances begin at 7pm

WEST LAWN STAGE ON BROADHURST PAVILION
PURINA PLAZA
Muny Teens
Fox Performing Arts Charitable Wednesday, August 4
Foundation Teen Talent Saturday, August 7
Competition Winners,
Aubory Bugg and Troy Staten Muny Kids
Friday, August 6
With support from the Monday, August 9
Regional Arts Commission
 
EAST LAWN STAGE
Our Muny Trio The Muny Kids and Muny Teens are sponsored by
Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation, Caleres Cares and
Preshow entertainment is Centene Charitable Foundation
sponsored by Missouri Lottery

BRING YOUR GROUP TO THE MUNY & SAVE!

The perfect outing
for family, friends or

students!

BRING

15+ SAVE
25%FRIENDS

Enjoy 25% savings off single ticket prices RETURNING 2022

FREE picnic table reservations Exclusive FREE backstage tours available
(in select area) for group reservations
Buffet dinners available at our
For Group Ticket Discounts: on-site restaurant, The Culver Pavilion
go to muny.org/ticket/savings or Private catered dinners available in the
call Jane Schell at 314-595-5708 West Pavilion for select group reservations

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Hey Students!

The Muny is pleased
to offer a special
25% discount for
students for select
performances
and seats!

To register, visit:
muny.org/student-rush

THE MUNY THANKS MANCHESTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH'S

Bike Rehab

for providing bicycles to our cast & crew so they can enjoy an
earth-friendly commute to and from the theatre in beautiful Forest Park!

Manchester UMC’s Bike Rehab ministry cleans and repairs donated bicycles, then partners with local
nonprofit organizations, such as LifeWise STL, who distribute them to people of all ages. Over 9,000 bikes
& helmets have been donated in the ministry's 20 plus years! To learn more visit manchesterumc.org/bike.

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PROVIDING OVATIONS FOR EVERYONE

For more than 100 years, We thank our partners for helping to make this possible:
The Muny has welcomed Bayer Fund, Centene Charitable Foundation, Crawford
all attendees, regardless of Taylor Foundation, U.S. Bank Foundation and, for the
race, economic standing or Patti’s Pick program, a gift in memory of Patricia Wolf
ethnic background and has Gould, from the A.J. Bitker Charitable Foundation.
provided free admission to
more than 10,000,000 since 1919. We are no longer accepting Community Access
applications for the 2021 season. If your organization
Besides making available nearly 1,500 free seats has interest in participating in the 2022 season, please
nightly on a first-come, first-served basis, The Muny contact Jane Schell at [email protected] or 314-595-5708.
partners with more 120 social service organizations
to provide free tickets that enable underserved and muny.org/tickets/savings
special needs audiences to enjoy a night at The Muny
free of charge.

SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM

Each summer, The Muny proudly welcomes interns from colleges and universities from around the U.S. These
students, support and learn from our creative, production and administrative teams. Muny internships are
highly competitive, with hundreds of applications for each position.

Accounting ........................................................Meghan Albrecht, Hannah Zeiss
Administrative Runner ...........................................................Nathan Smorodin
Arts Administration .............................................................Audri Bartholomew
Artistic Management..................................................................Maddy Smith
Assistant Production & Office Manager................................................Jacob Stahl
Carpentry. . . . . . . . . . . .................................................................Antonia Rycraw
Directing.........................................Doug Gallo, Isabel K. Olson, Jarron A. Williams±
Education............................................................................Olivia R Bosaw
Electrician ....................................................................Marquise Hutcherson
Lighting Design .........................................................................Benji Arrigo
Marketing. . . . . . . . . . ..................................................GeGe Pflager, John Verzwyvelt
Materials Coordination .........................Clayton Dombach, Olivia Potthoff, Madison Pratt
Music Directing Apprentice ...........................................................Royce Martin
Music Direction......................................................Chase Anderson, Noah Lovins
Production Management ........................................................Mauriea Lawrence
Production Assistants .......................................Ariel Dickerson, Davy Grace McGuirt,

Emily Huber, Abigail Zaccari
Props .............................................................................Mauriea Lawrence
Scenic Design. . . . . . ....................................................................Blaine Fuson
Scenic Paint ...........................................................................Emily George
Sound ................................................................Sarah Holland, Thomas White
Stage Management...................................Jeremiah Bruton, Nick Carroll, Joshua Vinik
Teen and Kids Sound Design ..........................................................Brad Sievers
Teen and Kids Stage Management ................................................Gunnar Boucher 
Teen and Kids Technicians ............................................Jena Denney, Sarah Holland
Video Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sydney Dye±
Wig and Makeup . .................................................................Gabrielle Watson

±Congratulations to Jarron A. Williams and Sydney Dye who are the 2021 Carol B. Loeb Fellows.

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