The Color Purple | 2022

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MIKE’S NOTES 3

“Dear God, I am fourteen years old. I have always been a good girl.”

With these words, Alice Walker began her luminous 1982 novel The Color Purple, a series of letters (to God
and her sister Nettie) written by Celie, a poor, uneducated girl living in rural Georgia in the first half of the
20th century. The novel was an immediate sensation, winning both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book
Award for fiction. Its themes of courage, sisterhood, strength, and faith in the face of ignorance and cruelty
resonated worldwide.

Having been a part of the original Broadway producing team, I am thrilled this powerful story is on our stage.
I fell in love with this show from the first time I heard a demo recording of Celie’s “I’m Here.”

Here’s more history. In 1985, Steven Spielberg directed the hugely successful, Oscar-nominated film The
Color Purple, starring (then unknown) Whoopi Goldberg, the new star Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey in her
first film role. (Winfrey has often acknowledged the powerful force the novel has played in her life, writing
that she would “pass out copies of the book to friends and strangers alike.”)

Given the film’s stunning success, a Broadway adaptation seemed inevitable, and with Winfrey and Quincy
Jones aboard as producers, The Color Purple musical opened on Broadway in December 2005. Once on stage,
Celie’s story lent itself easily to song and dance, and the powerful bond between sisters Celie and Nettie
felt so natural for a musical. Audiences were rapturous. The show was so popular, it returned to Broadway a
decade later in a production starring Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks, and Cynthia Erivo. A film adaptation
of The Color Purple musical just completed principal photography.

For the Muny premier of The Color Purple, we are thrilled to welcome the artistic team who won multiple
awards with a highly acclaimed production at Chicago’s Drury Lane Theatre in 2019. Joining our award-
winning director Lili-Anne Brown are her close (and brilliant) collaborators, choreographer Breon Arzell and
music director Jermaine Hill. Their generosity and passion in guiding this extraordinary company of artists
left me in awe.

First, they assembled an amazing cast—and you are about to experience their extraordinary voices and
performances. Our Celie, Anastacia McCleskey, comes to us from the Broadway productions of Caroline, or
Change and Waitress. She confided that she had turned down two other theatres who asked her to play this
part, but she wanted to play it at The Muny. Her sister Nettie is played by our dear Nasia Thomas, returning
after thrilling us last year in Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Making their Muny debuts are Tracee Beazer as Shug, Evan
Tyrone Martin as Mister, Gilbert Domally as Harpo, and Nicole Michelle
Haskins as Sofia. They inhabit those roles.

All that theatrical energy was aimed at one goal: celebrating the vision of
Alice Walker. And I think its best that she get the last words here:

“Love. That’s what this story is really about. You know how big love is? Love
is big; love can hold anger, love can even hold hatred. It’s about what you’re
trying to give.”

Mike Isaacson
Artistic Director & Executive Producer

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President & Artistic Director &
Chief Executive Officer Executive Producer

Starring

Anastacia McCleskey Tracee Beazer

Based upon the novel written by Alice Walker and the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment motion picture

Book by Music and Lyrics by

Marsha Norman Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray

THE COLOR PURPLE was produced on Broadway at the Broadway Theater by Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders, Roy Furman and Quincy Jones.
The world premiere of THE COLOR PURPLE was produced by the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia.

Evan Tyrone Martin Gilbert Domally Nicole Michelle Haskins Nasia Thomas

Scenic Design Costume Design Lighting Design Sound Design
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Arnel Sancianco Production Stage Manager
Video Design Wig Design Casting
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Rashad Naylor
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Music Direction by

Jermaine Hill

Choreography by

Breon Arzell

Direction by

Lili-Anne Brown

Artistic Director & Executive Producer
Mike Isaacson

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MUSICAL NUMBERS 9

SET TING: THE STORY TAKES PL ACE IN GEORGIA 1911–1945

ACT I

Huckleberry Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Young Celie and Nettie
Mysterious Ways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....The Company
Somebody Gonna Love You. . . . . . . . . . . . .Celie, Nettie and Company
Our Prayer. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nettie, Celie, Mister
Big Dog. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mister and Company
Hell No!..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sofia and Company
Brown Betty .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harpo, Squeak and Company
Shug Avery Comin’ to Town. . . . . . . . . . . . . Mister, Celie and Company
Too Beautiful for Words. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............Shug
Push Da Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shug and Company
Uh Oh! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....The Company
What About Love?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...Celie and Shug

ACT II

African Homeland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nettie, Celie and Company
The Color Purple ...................................................Shug
Mister’s Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............Mister
Miss Celie’s Pants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celie and Company
Any Little Thing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Harpo and Sofia
I’m Here.... . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............Celie
The Color Purple (Reprise).... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celie and The Company

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CAST 11

IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE

Nettie NASIA THOMAS
Celie ANASTACIA MCCLESKEY
Darlene SHANTEL CRIBBS
Doris ALEXIS J. ROSTON
Jarene MELANIE LOREN

Pa DUANE MARTIN FOSTER
Preacher OMEGA JONES

Squeak ERICA DURHAM
Mister EVAN TYRONE MARTIN
Harpo GILBERT DOMALLY
Sofia NICOLE MICHELLE HASKINS
Shug Avery TRACEE BEAZER
Ol’ Mister OMEGA JONES
Buster JOS N. BANKS
Guard OWEN G. SCALES
Grady SEAN WALTON
Bobby DAMON J. GILLESPIE
Olivia KENNEDY HOLMES
Adam RODNEY THOMPSON

Swings
SAGE LEE, ALICIA REVÉ LIKE

Standbys/Understudies
For Celie: SHANTEL CRIBBS, For Shug: ALEXIS J. ROSTON, For Mister: SEAN WALTON,

For Nettie: KENNEDY HOLMES, For Harpo: OMEGA JONES, For Sofia: JADE JONES,
For Church Ladies: AMBER ALEXANDRIA ROSE
Dance Captain DAMON J. GILLESPIE

ENSEMBLE
Jos N. Banks, Shantel Cribbs, Erica Durham, Duane Martin Foster, Damon J. Gillespie, Kennedy Holmes, Omega Jones,

Melanie Loren, Danea Osseni, Grant James Reynolds, Paris Porché Richardson, Amber Alexandria Rose,
Alexis J. Roston, Owen G. Scales, Rodney Thompson, Sean Walton

YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Riley Adams, Aaron Bentley, Laila Fantroy, Jayden Jones, Landon Page, Skye Rhoden

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WHO’S WHO 13

ANASTACIA EVAN TYRONE
MCCLESKEY (Celie) MARTIN (Mister) is
is excited to make her excited to be making
debut at The Muny. his Muny debut!
She recently starred in Most recently, Evan
Ain’t Misbehavin’ (New was seen in Blues in
York Times Critic’s pick, the Night (Porchlight
Barrington Stages), Music Theatre,
the world premiere of opposite star Felicia
Afterwords the Musical (Jo, The 5th Avenue Theatre), P. Fields). Other credits: Jim in Roundabout Theatre’s
Annie Live! (Sophie/Mrs. Greer/Perkins, NBC), digital reading of Zora Neale-Hurston’s musical Spunk,
Caroline, or Change (Dotty, Broadway Revival) and directed by Lili-Anne Brown, Queer Eye: The Musical
Waitress (Nurse Norma, Broadway). Recurring roles Parody (Karamo, The Second City), The Black Clown
on New Amsterdam as Dr. Phylicia Elder (NBC) and (Ensemble, A.R.T./Lincoln Center’s 2019 Mostly
The Good Fight as Opal (CBS). McCleskey has been Mozart Festival), Hair (Hud, Mercury Theater), Jesus
featured in seven Broadway hits, one West End hit, Christ Superstar (Jesus, BTAA nomination, Paramount
several off-Broadway hits, tons of regional theatre Theatre), Dreamgirls (Curtis, BTAA nomination)
and has sung with and provided back-up vocals for and Far From Heaven (Raymond, Jeff nomination,
many artists. During the pandemic shutdown, she Porchlight Music Theatre), Disney’s The Little
started a podcast with her brothers called Them 3 Mermaid (King Triton, Arkansas Repertory). Evan has
Podcast. McCleskey has been nominated for a Helen worked with Goodspeed Opera House, Steppenwolf
Hayes Award, an Alliance Award, an Audelco Award Garage Rep, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, Florida
and is the creator #hellobeautifulspirits. Thank You Rep and many others. He also toured starring in the
God! anastaciamccleskey.com hit revues Unforgettable: Falling in Love with Nat King
Cole and An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas.
TRACEE BEAZER Thanks to friends, my Mom! and Paonessa Talent.
(Shug Avery) is beyond Instagram: @3vanMart1n. Love you, Pops.
thrilled to be making
her Muny debut!  She GILBERT DOMALLY
was last seen starring (Harpo) is a Chicago-
as Carole in the NY based actor. Some of
City Center Encores! his credits include
production of The Tap Choir Boy (Steppenwolf
Dance Kid (director Theatre), Choir Boy
Kenny Leon). Prior to the world shutting down, you (Yale Repertory), The
might have seen her in Broadway’s Frozen (Bulda). Color Purple (Drury
Other Broadway credits include Something Rotten!; Lane Theatre), The
Honeymoon in Vegas, Holler If Ya Hear Me, Memphis, Total Bent (Haven Theatre), Memphis, Dreamgirls
The Wedding Singer, Good Vibrations and Hairspray. (Porchlight Music Theatre), Hairspray, Disney’s The
National tour: All Shook Up (Lorraine). Off-Broadway: Little Mermaid, Jesus Christ Superstar, Elf, Cabaret,
Radiant Baby, The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Legally Blonde (Paramount Theatre), Madagascar
Pirates of Penzance. Film/TV:  Bedlam: The Series; (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), Next to Normal
The Baker and the Beauty, God Friended Me, Rise, (BoHo Theatre), Dessa Rose and The Wild Party
House of Cards, Law & Order: SVU; Spinning Into (Bailiwick Chicago). Gilbert is grateful to God for every
Butter and Camp. Many, many thanks to Telsey & opportunity to do what he loves, and to his family and
Co. and CLA. Love to Ota. Love you with my soul, P. friends for their unending support!
Hebrews 10:35-36 He’s real, y’all!  

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WHO’S WHO 15

NICOLE MICHELLE Company), School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls
HASKINS (Sofia) is an actor, Play (Round House Theatre) and Into the Woods
writer, director and artist. (Ford’s Theatre). Television credits include Chicago
She cannot thank you (yup, P.D. (Stevie). Jade has performed for Michelle Obama
YOU) enough for sharing and the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and was most
in this art and is over the recently seen singing with Grammy winner Charlie
moon to be lending herself Rosen and The 8-Bit Big Band at the legendary
to storytelling with this Howard Theatre in Washington, DC. Training: Ferrum
amazing cast. Chicago: The College-BFA. @LittyOfficial JadeTheCreative.com
Color Purple (Drury Lane), US premiere of Hopelessly
Devoted (Piven Theatre), Caroline, or Change (Firebrand JOS N. BANKS (Buster, Ensemble) Muny debut!
Theatre). Fiercely represented by Shirley Hamilton. Training Banks is a visual artist, performer, costume designer
at Steppenwolf (Acting Fellow 2014), Associate Artist with and teaching artist hailing from Chicago, IL. Tours:
Black Lives, Black Words International Theatre Collective Kinky Boots (Lola), Hair (Hud), The Color Purple
and Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit alumnae. “Only the (Harpo). Film: The Chi (Ocean) and Work in Progress
best…” @NicoleMichelleHaskins (Dr. Greg Martinson). Represented by Paonessa
Talent Agency. Member of Actors’ Equity Association.
NASIA THOMAS (Nettie) was FearlessJos.com @JosNBanks
most recently seen as Radio
One in the Broadway revival SHANTEL CRIBBS (Darlene, Ensemble, u/s Celie) is
of Caroline, or Change. She very excited to be making her Muny debut! Chicago/
also recently played Cathy in a Regional: Rock of Ages (Paramount Theatre), Disney’s
streamed version of The Last Beauty and the Beast, The Color Purple (Drury Lane),
Five Years from Out of The Box Junie B. Jones (Marriott Theatre), Pump Boys and
Theatrics. Muny: Smokey Joe’s Dinettes, Sophisticated Ladies, Memphis (Porchlight
Cafe; Hairspray. Broadway: Music Theatre) and Little Shop of Horrors. BFA,
Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations and Columbia College of Chicago.
Little Eva in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. National
tour: Beautiful. Regional: Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and ERICA DURHAM (Squeak, Ensemble) National tour:
Times of The Temptations (Berkeley Repertory, Kennedy The Color Purple. Select regional credits include
Center, Center Theatre Group, Toronto’s Mirvish), Disney’s The Color Purple (Nettie, Broadway Sacramento at
Beauty and the Beast (TUTS). TV: The 4400 (Kenya). BFA in Music Circus), Into the Woods (Cinderella, Arkansas
Musical Theatre from Elon ‘15, The Governor’s School for the Repertory Theatre). Many thanks to The Collective
Arts ‘11. Thankful to her family, friends, teachers, mentors Talent and The Muny for this incredible opportunity!
and wonderful agents at DGRW for the endless sacrifices, All my love to my family and Kevin. Instagram:
support and love. Instagram: @nasiathomas.  @_ecdurham.

JADE JONES (Standby for DUANE MARTIN FOSTER (Pa, Ensemble) is
Sofia) is a Helen Hayes thrilled to be returning to The Muny! Muny: Camelot,
nominee, performer, rapper Show Boat, South Pacific, Aida, A Chorus Line, the
and educator. Muny credit: centennial gala, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
Mary Poppins 2022. Recently, Broadway: Ragtime (Original Company). NY City
Jade garnered international Center Encores!: House of Flowers, Purlie. Lincoln
attention as Belle in Olney Center: Porgy and Bess (Sportin’ Life). Proud arts
Theatre Center’s critically educator!
acclaimed production of
Disney’s Beauty and The Beast, featured in People Magazine DAMON J. GILLESPIE (Bobby, Ensemble, Dance
and on MSNBC. Other theatrical credits include Cinco Paul Captain) TV: NBC’s Rise, Tiny Pretty Things and
and Bekah Brunstetter’s A.D. 16 (world premiere, directed by The Society (Netflix), Empire (Fox), Inside Amy
Stephen Brackett), The Amen Corner (Shakespeare Theatre Schumer: Girl, You Don’t Need Makeup. Theatre:

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WHO’S WHO 17

(DAMON J. GILLESPIE BIO CONTINUED) GRANT JAMES REYNOLDS (Ensemble) made his
Muny debut this summer in Sweeney Todd. Training:
Newsies (Broadway), Aladdin (Broadway), Cyrano: A New BFA in Musical Theater from The Carnegie Mellon
Musical (Goodspeed), The Realness (Hangar Theatre). This School of Drama. He sends all of his love to his
show goes out to his family and the bros. “Please Enjoy” family and the magnificent team at The Muny. God is
good!! @grantreynoldss
KENNEDY HOLMES (Olivia, Ensemble, u/s Nettie) Muny:
Hairspray (Little Inez). Stages: Annie (Orphan), James and PARIS PORCHÉ RICHARDSON (Ensemble) is
the Giant Peach (Aunt Sponge), Snoopy (Snoopy), Newsies. thrilled to be making her Muny debut! She is a proud
John Burroughs School: Chicago (Velma), The 25th Annual graduate of The University of Oklahoma, MT 2022!
Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona Lisa Peretti). TV/Film: Recent credits include Disney’s The Little Mermaid,
The Voice (Final Four, contestant), A New Holiday (Joy). (Mersister, The Lexington Theatre Company), She
Kennedy is a rising high school senior at JBS. Loves Me (Amalia, The University of Oklahoma).
Endless love to her Mom, Dad and family! Instagram:
OMEGA JONES (Preacher, Ol’ Mister, Ensemble, u/s @xparisprichx
Harpo) is pumped to return to The Muny! Muny: Sweeney
Todd, Kinky Boots. Regional: Ragtime, Jesus Christ AMBER ALEXANDRIA ROSE (Ensemble, u/s
Superstar (Stray Dog Theatre), Polkadots (Repertory Church Ladies) is beyond grateful to make her first
Theatre of St. Louis). Hearts to family and TOES. “Keep appearance on the Muny stage! Credits include Ain’t
making treble wherever you go, for it’s up to us to shake up Misbehavin’; Crowns (The Black Rep), background
the system, one treblemaker at a time.” @CriticalBard vocals for national recording artists and more
Training: D. Thedford, Y. Crockett and P. Kwami of
SAGE LEE (Swing) is thrilled to join this amazing cast! the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Endless love and thanks to
Muny credit: Camelot 2022. Sage will be a junior this fall Mom, Uncle and Savannah!
at CCM. A Saint Louis native, Sage joined The Muny Teens
their junior year of high school. Sage is excited to be back ALEXIS J. ROSTON (Doris, Ensemble, u/s Shug
home and would like to send a big thanks to all! Avery) is thrilled to be debuting at The Muny. This
actress, director and playwright earned acclaim and
ALICIA REVÉ LIKE (Swing) is thrilled to be debuting at won several awards for her mesmerizing portrayal of
The Muny! Regional: SoundLab Live (St. Louis Symphony Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill
Orchestra), Puss and Boots (The Repertory Theatre of St. (Chicago). Represented by Paonessa Talent Agency,
Louis), Miss Julie Clarissa and John (The Black Rep), In Roston is a proud ensemble member of Congo
My Granny’s Garden (Metro Theater Company) and The Square Theatre.
Wiz (Coterie Theatre). Training: BA Music, University of
Missouri. OWEN G. SCALES (Guard, Ensemble) is thrilled
to be making his Muny debut! Past credits include
MELANIE LOREN (Jarene, Ensemble) is pleased to make Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Matilda (ZACH
her Muny debut. Regional: The Color Purple, Little Shop Theatre). He is a rising junior at the University of
of Horrors (Drury Lane), Raisin (Skylight Music Theatre), Michigan pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. Owen
The First Deep Breath (Victory Gardens Theater). Film/TV: sends love and gratitude to his Mom, Dad, Nana and
Undercover Brother 2, Sprung, Chicago Med, APB and all of MT24!
The Chi. Black Theater Alliance Award recipient.
@iammellodrama RODNEY THOMPSON (Adam, Ensemble) is blessed
to be making his Muny debut! Rodney is a rising
DANEA OSSENI (Ensemble) is thrilled to be at The senior Dance Performance major at Oklahoma City
Muny doing her favorite show. Past credits include The University. His regional credits include Jersey Boys
Revolutionist (Marianne), Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette), (Barry), 42nd Street (Ensemble), Kinky Boots (Angel)
The Color Purple (Nettie), Smokey Joe’s Cafe and Sistas: The at Music Theatre Wichita and Grease (Ensemble) at
Musical. She’s thankful to God, her parents, family, friends Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Instagram: @itzlilrodney
and her husband for their support and love.

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WHO’S WHO 19

SEAN WALTON (Grady, Ensemble, u/s Mister) is a ALLEE WILLIS (Music and Lyrics) was a Grammy-winning
St. Louis native, now in LA. Credits include Once on and Emmy- and Tony-nominated composer and was
This Island (Daniel, BTAA nomination), Angels in America inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018. Her
(Belize), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Andre), Grand Hotel (Jimmy) hit songs – including Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September”
and such stages as Steppenwolf, Drury Lane, Porchlight and “Boogie Wonderland,” The Pointer Sisters’ “Neutron
Music Theatre and The Black Rep. Film/TV: Sirens, Dance,” Pet Shop Boys with Dusty Springfield’s “What
Scrooge & Marley, Commune. Have I Done To Deserve This” and The Rembrandts’ “I’ll
Be There For You,” (the theme from the TV sitcom Friends)
ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION “Equity,” founded in – have sold over 50 million records. Film credits include
1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than Beverly Hills Cop, Happy Feet, Night at the Museum and
51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity Babel. She co-wrote the music for The Color Purple, which
fosters the art of live theatre as an essential component ran on Broadway from 2005 to 2008. Revived on Broadway
of society and advances the careers of its members by in 2016, Willis was part of the team that earned a Grammy
negotiating wages, improving working conditions and for best musical theatre album.
providing a wide range of benefits, including health and
pension plans. Actors’ Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO STEPHEN BRAY (Music and Lyrics) made his Broadway
and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of debut in 2005 with The Color Purple. After beginning
performing arts unions. #EquityWorks music studies with private instruction in Detroit, Bray
continued training at Berklee College of Music in Boston,
MARSHA NORMAN (Book) won the Pulitzer Prize for Massachusetts. Working with Madonna, he wrote and
her play, ‘Night, Mother and a Tony Award for her book of produced many of her top-ten recordings, including
the Broadway musical, The Secret Garden. Her book for “Angel,” “Into the Groove,” “Papa Don’t Preach,” “True
the Broadway musical, The Color Purple, received a Tony Blue” and “Express Yourself.” He has composed and
nomination for the original production, and a Tony Award produced for artists including Jennifer Hudson, Gladys
for the 2016 Revival. Other plays include Getting Out, Knight, The Jets and Kylie Minogue. Bray is also a writer,
Traveler in the Dark, Sarah and Abraham, Trudy Blue and producer and member of the Grammy-nominated band
Last Dance. Published work includes Four Plays, Vol. I: Breakfast Club. Film and TV credits include Respect,
Collected Plays of Marsha Norman and a novel, The Fortune Juanita, Stranger Things, Beverly Hills Cop II, Who’s that
Teller. Numerous film and TV credits, Grammy and Emmy Girl? and Desperately Seeking Susan. Stephen develops
nominations, and awards from the National Endowment artists for his Soultone label.
for the Arts, Dramatists Guild of America, Rockefeller
Foundation, American Academy and Institute of Arts and LILI-ANNE BROWN (Director) This Chicago South Side
Letters and the Fellowship of Southern Writers. In 2016, native works as a director, actor and educator, and has
she was inducted into The Theatre Hall of Fame. directed, performed or produced many award-winning
shows in Chicago and nationally. As the former Artistic
BRENDA RUSSELL (Music and Lyrics) has a unique Director of Bailiwick Chicago, she focused programming
musical perspective, intimate voice and prolific treasure- on Chicago-premiere musicals and new works development
trove of lyrics that prove that a truly glowing talent only with resident playwrights. Recent directing credits
deepens with time. Composer of the classics “Get Here,” “If include School Girls; or The African Mean Girls Play and
Only For One Night,” and the Grammy-­nominated “Piano In the world premieres of Ike Holter’s I Hate It Here and 
The Dark,” Brenda’s songwriting prowess and chameleon- Lottery Day (Goodman Theatre), Once on This Island 
like ability to shift between musical genres and combine (Oregon Shakespeare Festival), Cullud Wattah (Victory
styles trumpeted ovations in 2005 with the opening of Gardens), Spunk (Roundabout Theatre, virtual), Wally
the Tony Award-winning hit Broadway musical The Color World (Steppenwolf Theatre, audio), Put Your House in
Purple, for which she, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray co- Order (La Jolla Playhouse) and The Color Purple (Drury
wrote the music and lyrics. Brenda and her co-authors were Lane). She is a member of SDC, AEA and SAG-AFTRA,
also nominated for a 2007 Grammy in the Best Musical and represented by William Morris Endeavor.
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BREON ARZELL (Choreographer) is a dedicated teaching SAMANTHA C. JONES (Costume Designer) is excited
artist from Detroit (based in Chicago), specializing in to be making her Muny debut with this transformative
modern, jazz, hip-hop, and serves as mentor to universities, piece of theatre. She is a Los Angeles based costume
studios and theatres. Regional: Once on This Island designer and educator. Previous design credits include
(Oregon Shakespeare Festival), Acoustic Rooster (Kennedy the Goodman Theatre, Court Theatre, Victory Gardens
Center), Miss You Like Hell (Olney Theatre). TV: The 4400, Theater, Steppenwolf Theatre, Northlight Theatre,
Empire. Select Chicago: Kill Move Paradise (Jeff Award, Drury Lane Theatre, Writers Theatre, Lookingglass
TimeLine Theatre), The Color Purple (Drury Lane), The Wiz and Theatre Company, Chicago Children’s Theatre,
Head Over Heels (Jeff Award, Kokandy Productions), The Total TimeLine Theatre, Porchlight Music Theatre, Jackalope
Bent (Haven Theatre), The House That Will Not Stand (Victory Theatre, Center Theatre Group, Geffen Playhouse,
Gardens), Marie Christine, The Scottsboro Boys, Little Shop Kansas City Rep, Alley Theatre, Seattle Children’s
of Horrors. Listed among ‘50 Players Who Really Perform for Theatre, First Stage, Skylight Music Theatre, Indiana
Chicago’ (2018, 2020) and recipient of four Jeff Awards, he’s Repertory Theatre, Peninsula Players Theatre and
toured the US and internationally. While developing original others. Her work can currently be seen in Once on
works, he is restoring and reviving a historical black musical. This Island (Oregon Shakespeare Festival). Upcoming
breonarzell.com productions include Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
(Huntington Theatre Company) and The Great Leap
JERMAINE HILL (Music Director/Conductor) is proud (Cleveland Play House). Her work can be viewed at
to be The Charles W. & Janet T. Mueller Conductor. Hill is samanthacjones.com.
an award-winning music director, pianist, conductor and
vocal coach. Recent credits include Choir Boy (Steppenwolf HEATHER GILBERT (Lighting Designer) is a Chicago
Theatre), Spunk (Roundabout Theatre’s Refocus Project),  based lighting designer. Broadway: The Sound Inside
We Are Out There, Nell Gwynn and Madagascar (Chicago (Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Tony
Shakespeare Theater), Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Award nominee). Chicago: Steppenwolf, Goodman
Ladies and Memphis (Porchlight Music Theatre), The Music Theatre, Writers Theatre, Northlight, Victory Gardens,
Man (Goodman Theatre), The Color Purple (Drury Lane), Court Theatre, Steep Theatre, and many, many
Too Heavy for Your Pocket (TimeLine Theatre) and The Total storefronts. Regional: Center Theatre Group, Studio
Bent (Haven Theatre). As an actor, he has worked with Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Alley Theatre,
Erasing the Distance and guest starred on Chicago Med. He American Repertory Theater, Magic Theatre,
is currently Assistant Chair of the Theater Division at Boston Williamstown Theatre Festival, Oregon Shakespeare
Conservatory at Berklee and maintains a small roster of Festival, Pasadena Playhouse, Berkeley Repertory
private voice students, including Tony and Grammy Award Theatre and Olney Theatre Center. She is the Head
winner Heather Headley. Proud graduate of Ithaca College of Lighting Design at Columbia College Chicago and
and the New England Conservatory of Music.  received her MFA at The Theatre School at DePaul
University.
ARNEL SANCIANCO (Scenic Designer) is an award-winning
set designer and a professor of scenic design at Arizona State JOHN SHIVERS (Sound Designer) Credits: Pretty
University. He has designed all around the United States. Woman, Beauty and the Beast 25th Anniversary
Credits include The Lifespan of a Fact (Repertory Theatre Edition, Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour, The Muny
of St. Louis), Once on This Island (Oregon Shakespeare 2015–2021 seasons, Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Award),
Festival), Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Boogie (Kennedy Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway; Bonnie & Clyde,
Center), Put Your House in Order (La Jolla Playhouse), Lottery Sister Act, 9 to 5, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Little
Day (Goodman Theatre), Choir Boy, I Am Not Your Perfect Mermaid, Tarzan, In My Life and Billy Crystal’s
Mexican Daughter, We Are Proud to Present, The Crucible 700 Sundays. International: The Secret, Tarzan,
(Steppenwolf), Athena, A Doll’s House (Writers Theatre), Das Wunder von Bern, The Lion King (Shanghai,
Nina Simone: Four Women (Arizona Theatre Company), Singapore). Regional: Rock of Ages, The Heart
The Mousetrap, Photograph 51, The Belle of Amherst of Rock & Roll, Moonshine, Harmony, The Nutty
(Court Theatre), Twelfth Night (American Players Theatre), Professor, Tales of the City, Emma, Robin and
Landladies, Into the Breeches! (Northlight Theatre), The Nerd, the 7 Hoods. He’s enjoyed collaborations with
The All Night Strut! (Milwaukee Rep). ArnelDesigns.com Savion Glover, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach,

Powering the Quality of Life

For 102 years, Ameren and The Muny have partnered to power the lives and
livelihoods of artists and our community. Once again, we are excited to light up
the stage and welcome you back for a summer of magical performances under
the stars in Forest Park.

Ameren provides electricity and natural gas, which are 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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(JOHN SHIVERS BIO CONTINUED) CAROLLETTE PHILLIPS (Associate Choreographer) is a
choreographer, actress, writer, director and proud Detroit
Gregory Hines and engineering at Electric Lady native. She has a BA in Mass Communications from
Studios.John’s proudest production, however, is his Miami University and MFA from Wayne State University,
gem of a daughter, Ruby. including studies at Russia’s Moscow Art Theatre School.
Outside of working as an actress on stage and screen,
DAVID PATRIDGE (Sound Designer) has had the Carollette loves creating choreography. Her dance works
pleasure of working around the world with some of have been presented at venues large and small including
the best in the business, and for the past 15 years, Joe’s Pub at The Public Theatre (NYC) and The Wharton
has partnered with John Shivers. He has served as Center of Michigan State University. As the resident
a sound designer for The Muny since 2015. Select choreographer of Mosaic Youth Theatre and Artistic
credits include: Rock of Ages, 42nd Street, The Heart Director of the LSODance Company, Carollette has staged
of Rock & Roll, Flashdance, Joseph and the Amazing works for musicals, commercial and concert dance. She
Technicolor Dreamcoat, Harmony, Ace, Beauty and the is certified in the Cecchetti Ballet Method, a member
Beast, Singin’ in the Rain; Sweeney Todd, Miss Saigon, of Dance Masters of America and the International
Holler If Ya Hear Me and Soul Doctor. International: Association of Blacks in Dance. 
Wicked, Das Wunder von Bern (Germany), The Spirit of
Life (China). Associate Sound Design: Pretty Woman, THE TELSEY OFFICE (Casting) With offices in both
Paramour, Kinky Boots, Hugh Jackman: Back on New York and Los Angeles, The Telsey Office casts for
Broadway; Leap of Faith, We Will Rock You, Sister Act, theatre, film, television and commercials. The Telsey
Come Fly Away, 9 to 5, The Little Mermaid, Mamma Office is dedicated to creating safe, equitable, and
Mia! and Tarzan. anti-racist spaces through collaboration, artistry,
heart, accountability and advocacy.
PAUL DEZIEL (Video Designer) is a New York and
Chicago based projection designer. Select credits: JHANAË BONNICK (Production Stage Manager) is
Eureka Day, The Great Leap (Asolo Rep), I Hate It Here thrilled to be making her Muny debut! Jhanaë is a
(Goodman Theatre), Hand to God (Paramount Theatre), Caribbean-American AEA Stage Manager, administrator
Photograph 51 (Court Theatre), The Color Purple (Drury and educator based in New York City. She is passionate
Lane Theatre), P.Y.G. or the Mis- Edumacation of about the power of language, education and community.
DorianBelle (Jackalope Theatre, Jeff Award), Tilikum Committed to cultivating the future of the industry and the
(Sideshow Theatre, Jeff Award), The Vagrant Trilogy world, Jhanaë finds her most fulfilling work is on material
(Mosaic TheatreCompany), United Flight 232 (The steeped in working towards our collective liberation. She
House Theatre),  Beauty’s Daughter (American Blues was selected for the inaugural list of ‘Women to Watch on
Theater, Jeff Nomination) and Churchill (SoloChicago). Broadway.’ Broadway: Macbeth, Caroline, or Change; Slave
Paul holds an MFA in Projection and Multimedia Design Play, Hadestown, Gary, Six Degrees of Separation and The
from the University of Maryland, and he is an artistic Cherry Orchard. Select off-Broadway: Enemy of the People,
affiliate with American Blues Theater. Pauldeziel.com Reconstruction, Octet, Rags Parkland Sings the Songs of
the Future and Primer for a Failed Superpower. Select
KELLEY JORDAN (Wig Designer) is a wig, hair and Regional: Lempicka. This one’s for you, Mama B. 
makeup designer with over 30 years of experience that @jhanaekcb
started here in St. Louis. Previous Muny designs: Mary
Poppins, On Your Feet!; Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Matilda, ALEX H. HAJJAR (Assistant Stage Manager)
Footloose, Annie and All Shook Up. Other work: An Broadway/Tour: Blast! (Japan Tour), Les Misérables,
Officer and A Gentleman (national tour), Theatre Under The Realistic Joneses, After Midnight. Off-Broadway: 
The Stars, KCRep, Variety Theatre, the Fabulous Fox The Big Mix (Little Island), English (Atlantic Theater), 
and PBS. She is also the founder of K. Jordan Theatrical Dr. Ride’s American Beach House (Ars Nova), Head of
Academy, is the first African American female wig Passes (The Public), Aubergine (Playwrights Horizons),
designer to work at The Muny, and credits her talents, Which Way to the Stage, Relevance, Georgia McBride, Yen,
her love of hair, and her belief that dreams come true The End of Longing (MCC Theater), Big Love (Signature),
and all things are possible through God to her mother, This American Life (BAM), A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Clara “Mickey” Wings. @k.jordantheatrical

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(ALEX H. HAJJAR BIO CONTINUED) tours, off-Broadway and London productions. Career
highlights include: Fun Home (2015 Tony Award,
(TFANA), Belleville (NYTW), We Are Proud to Present a Best Musical; 2018 Olivier Award nominee, Best
Presentation… (SoHo Rep), Melancholy Play (13P). Musical), The Humans (2016 Tony Award, Best Play),
Regional: EVERYBODY BLACK, (Actors Theatre Legally Blonde the Musical (2011 Olivier Award, Best
Humana43), Frost/Nixon (Bay Street Theater), Ether Musical), Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002 Tony
Dome (Hartford Stage), The Roommate, The Chinese Award, Best Musical), Burn This starring Adam Driver
Lady (Long Wharf Theatre), Little Shop of Horrors and Kerri Russell, A Doll’s House 2, If/Then starring
(Peterborough Players).  Idina Menzel, Bring It On: The Musical (2013 Tony
nomination for Best Musical), Red (2010 Tony Award,
ERIC ELZ (Assistant Stage Manager) A graduate of Best Play), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; The
Truman State University, Eric has spent his time as Seagull, Caroline, or Change; One Flew Over the
a lighting designer for a variety of corporate clients Cuckoo’s Nest and Death of a Salesman (1999 Tony
and musicians over the years as well as for academic Award, Best Revival). For the Independent Presenters
institutions and special events. His time at The Muny Network, he served as producer for the Broadway
began in 1996 and he is thrilled to be returning for his productions of Spamalot (2005 Tony Award, Best
16th season. Musical), Ragtime (revival), The Color Purple, along
with the national tour of 9-to-5 The Musical. All told,
MIKE ISAACSON (Artistic Director & Executive his productions have received more than 122 Tony
Producer) is the third person to hold the position in Award nominations and 36 Tony Awards. Isaacson
The Muny’s 104-year history, and he’s so grateful you has received the St. Louis Arts and Education
are here. Now in his 11th season, Isaacson has produced Council’s Award for “Excellence in the Arts” and
62 Muny shows, 25 of which were new to The Muny The Broadway League’s and Theatre Development
stage. In September, Isaacson received his seventh Fund’s Commercial Theater Institute “Robert
Tony Award for the acclaimed production of David Whitehead” Award for excellence in producing. He
Byrne’s American Utopia. The show also became an has served on the board of governors and executive
HBO film by Spike Lee, for which Isaacson received an committee of The Broadway League and received
Emmy nomination as an executive producer. Currently the Samuel J. L’Hommedieu Award. He received the
on Broadway, Isaacson is producing Neil Simon’s Plaza Equality Award from the St. Louis Chapter of the
Suite, starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Human Rights Campaign. He’s honored to work with
Parker, which is playing at The Hudson Theatre. With everyone on and offstage, and offers all gratitude to
his partner Kristin Caskey, Isaacson has produced his husband Joe.
more than 25 Broadway musicals and plays, national

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CONCERTMASTER PRINCIPAL HARP PERCUSSION
Megan Stout John Brophy
Julie Leonhardt Elsie Parker
Beth Hoffman Robert Hughes ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS
Isabel Tannenbaum Nancy Summers
Nathan Banks Nicholas Pyles TRUMPET
Garrett Schmidt
VIOLA/VIOLIN TRUMPET
Carolina Neves Andy Tichenor GUITAR
Aaron Brown
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Wendy Lea Vicky Smolik Jermaine Hill
Nic Valdez
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Personnel Manager Steven Hanrahan DRUMS
Bernard Long
CELLO TROMBONE
Nathan Hsu Tom Vincent

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STAFF & CREDITS

Associate Choreographer CAROLLETTE PHILIPS
Associate Lighting Designer SHELBY LOERA

Associate Sound Designer KEVIN KENNEDY
Production Video Head MATTHEW YOUNG

Associate Video Designer KYLEE LOERA
Assistant Scenic Designer RYAN DOUGLASS
Assistant Costume Designer EILEEN ENGEL

Assistant Wig Designer JESSICA STEVENS
Assistant Stage Managers ALEX H. HAJJAR, ERIC ELZ

Video Content Creators MARY HOPE BALLOU, SOPHIA COSCIA
Rehearsal Pianists CALEB MIDDLETON, NIC VALDEZ

Youth Ensemble Vocal Director TALI ALLEN
Youth Ensemble Coordinator DANIEL MCGRATH

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

HONORARY LIFE DIRECTORS

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

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President & Chief Executive Officer:­ KWOFE COLEMAN

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF MARKETING
Director of Marketing: ERIC PUGH
ADMINISTRATION Group Sales Manager: JANE SCHELL
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO: BARBARA ECHELE Print Project Manager +Visual Brand Designer: JUDY SAKAI
Receptionist: JOY BOLAND Visual Brand Coordinator +Graphic Designer: AMY MAIER
Photo +Video Specialist: JULIE A. MERKLE
DEVELOPMENT Promotions +Preshow Manager: SUSIE JOFFE
Director of Advancement: COURTNEY SIMMS
Director of Corporate Partnerships & OPERATIONS
Director of Operations­: SEAN M. SMITH
Program Advertising: BILL BORGER Special Events & Facility Rentals: JANE SCHELL
Director of Major & Planned Gifts: JENNY PRATT
Data & Development Support Coordinator: ROSEMARY GLIEDT
Data & Development Assistant: MJ PROBST

EDUCATION BOX OFFICE
Director of Education: TALI ALLEN Director of Ticketing: LAWRENCE P. WALSH
Education Programs Manager: CHARLIE MUELLER
Education Assistant: GUNNAR BOUCHER FOOD & BEVERAGE/CONCESSIONS
Director of Food and Beverage: RETTA BERBERICH
FINANCE/ACCOUNTING
Chief Financial Officer: TAMMY MCKIM HOUSE MANAGEMENT
Accountants: LINDSEY R. GRABISH, JOEY KLEBA Director of Audience Experience: LINDSEY R. GRABISH
House Manager: HANNAH ZEISS
HUMAN RESOURCES
Director of Human Resources: JOHN MEYER

PRODUCTION STAFF

Artistic Director & Executive Producer­: MIKE ISAACSON

PRODUCTION MUSIC
Music Supervisor/Orchestra Librarian: MICHAEL HORSLEY
Production Manager: TRACY UTZMYERS Orchestra Manager: WENDY LEA
Technical Director: TIM MCDONALD
Artistic Associate: MICHAEL BAXTER SCENIC
Company Manager: STACY MYERS Scenic Build Supervisors: DAVID MCCARTHY
Assistant Production Managers: KELLY KREUTSBERG MAT T MOURNING
Head Scenic Artist: LARRY BIEDENSTEIN
JACOB STAHL Properties Head: TODD MOORE
Casting Assistant: KAMAL LADO Scenic Stitcher: KIM STONE
Resident Choreographers: KAMAL LADO Draftsperson: EMILIE WEILBACHER-MCMULLAN
JACK SIPPEL
WARDROBE LIGHTING/SOUND/VIDEO
Costume Director: JAN CREGER Head Electrician: JAMES SPIES
Associate Costume Director: SIMON BRET T Sound Head: SEAN WILHITE
Wardrobe Heads: RAY MARTIN, JACKLYN SAYLES Automation Head: THEO PRIFTI
Wardrobe Assistant: MARY STONE Video Head: JONATHAN RIT TER

WIGS PHOTOGRAPHERS
PHILLIP HAMER, ERIC WOOLSEY
Wig Shop Manager: KELLEY JORDAN

Hair & Make-up Supervisors: ALYCIA BERRY

ALISON HORA

KATE SHAW

Enriching
lives,
inspiring
new
possibilities.

At U.S. Bank, we believe art enriches and inspires our community.
That’s why we support the visual and performing arts organizations that
push our creativity and passion to new levels. When we test the limits
of possible, we find more ways to shine.
usbank.com/communitypossible
U.S. Bank is proud to support The Muny.

Member FDIC. ©2022 U.S. Bank 555902

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SHOW SURVEY

Help us select which seven shows will
be in our 2023 season!

Use the camera on your phone to
scan the QR code to pick your
favorites.

Or visit muny.org/
showsurvey

MUNY YOUNG FRIENDS

The Muny is More Fun with Friends!

Overheard during a Muny Young Friends preshow event: “I feel like I’ve found my people!” Come find your people
on Friday nights. Your discounted ticket includes an exclusive preshow event (with dinner and drinks) and great
seats for the show. Register today at muny.org/young-friends.

Make plans now to meet
us at The Muny for these
great Friday nights:

TWO MORE
EVENTS LEFT!

AUGUST 5 The Color Purple
AUGUST 12 Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat

SIGN UP FOR FREE TODAY!
muny.org/young-friends or [email protected]

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Casual Dining at The Culver Pavilion

A new experience for a new year at the Dine under this covered pavilion surrounded by the
Culver Pavilion! We welcome you to the beautiful sights of Forest Park and enjoy live music
reimagined dining experience featuring and entertainment from the East Preshow Stage.
bistro-style seating. Enjoy delicious
selections from our show-by-show menu, Open nightly (on performance nights) at 6:30pm,
featuring various charcuterie selections, first come, first served. No reservations required.
hot appetizers and vegetarian options.

Now available for walk-up service. First, See host station to pay for this new dining
pick up a drink or signature cocktail from experience. $25 per person. Cashless
our walk-up bar, then enjoy a selection of transactions only. 
self-serve gourmet hors d’oeuvres. There is
also a limited à la carte menu available at Café One
the bar.
Enjoy a boxed meal from Café One and have your
dinner in the park at one of our onsite
picnic areas.

Popcorn, cold
refreshments and more!

With five concession stands throughout
the theatre, be sure to get your ice cold
drinks, frozen treats and delicious eats
prior to tonight’s performance or during
intermission.

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Preshow Entertainment for
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Arrive early to avoid traffic and enjoy free entertainment in one of the Preshow areas.

LICHTENSTEIN PLAZA WEST LAWN STAGE
Sponsored by August 12–13 Henry Kress
August 14–18 Luke Sailor
Friday, August 12 • You Call it Entertainment DJ
Saturday, August 13 • Missouri Department of Conservation EAST LAWN STAGE
• Rooftop Worship Musical Group August 12–18 Nathan Rauscher Quartet
• St. Louis Renaissance Festival
A Special THANK YOU to THE COLOR PURPLE
Preshow Festival Participants:

Sunday, August 14 • Bridgeman Arts Academy • AAA
• You Call It Entertainment DJ • AARP
Monday, August 15 • AAA • Better Family Life KYPE
• Renewal by Andersen • Gospel Music Hall of Fame
• You Call it Entertainment DJ • Missouri Department of Conservation
• Missouri History Museum
• Muny Kids
• Muny Teens
Tuesday, August 16 • Renewal by Andersen
• You Call It Entertainment DJ • PDA: St. Louis’ PREMIERE Acoustic Couple
Wednesday, August 17 • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MO • Phil Woodmore Singers
• Renewal by Andersen
• You Call It Entertainment DJ • Renewal by Andersen
Thursday, August 18 • Renewal by Andersen • RUNG For Women
• St. Louis Symphony Orchestra • Sweet Poppins
• The Black Rep
BROADHURST PAVILION • The Black Rep Singers
August 12, 13 Muny Teens • You Call It Entertainment DJ
August 14, 18 Muny Kids

LITTLE BIT FOUNDATION COAT DRIVE
AUGUST 12—18

Drop off Locations: • Lichtenstein Plaza
• Front of Theatre near Box Office

DEVELOPING LEADERS TO SHAPE
A CHANGING WORLD

SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM 39

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.

Accounting ............................................................................................Meghan Albrecht, Grace Clemens
Administrative Runner.....................................................................................................Nathan Smorodin
Arts Administration......................................................................................................Allison Broadhurst
Automation...............................................................................................................Alexandra Nemfakos
Carpentry........................................................................................................................Christian LeNoir
Carpentry/Props..........................................................................................................Kneely Hutcherson

Costume Design ...........................................................................................................Dorathy Johnston*

Development...................................................................................................................Caroline Fellows
Directing.............................................. Gregory Almanza, Serena Feniger, Doug Gallo, Katherine Orenstein
Education............................................................................................................................Grace Knight
Electrician..............................................................................................................Marquise Hutcherson
Kids & Teens Sound Lead...............................................................................................Sarah Van Norman 
Kids & Teens Technicians............................................................... Evan Florida, Ragan Ingli, Claire Martin
Lighting Design.............................................................................................................Andrew Patashnik
Marketing...............................................Konnar Allgire, Christina Meier, Campbell Tiffin, John Verzwyvelt
Materials Coordination.............................................................................William Launsby, Emma Whetton
Music Direction...............................................................................................................Caleb Middleton
Producing ................................................................................................................................Jaron Cole

Production Assistants.....................................................Kentrell Jamison, Keegan Johnston, Joshua Vinik*

Production Management ................................................................................................Mauriea Lawrence
Props...............................................................................................................................Gabriela Nunez
Scenic Design................................................................................................................Clayton Dombach
Scenic Paint..................................................................................................................Annika Radovcich
Sound Design/Kids & Teens Sound Designer ...........................................................................Thomas White
Sound Script ......................................................................................................................Madison Pratt
Stage Management.....................................................................Sydney Bell, Sarah Holland, Sage Shepard
Wig and Makeup.............................................................................................................Gabrielle Watson

* Congratulations to Dorathy Johnston and Joshua Vinik who are the 2022 Carol B. Loeb Production Fellows.

Mindseye provides Audio Description
throughout the Muny Season.

Every Monday and Saturday performance
is made accessible for individuals
who are blind or partially sighted.

Have questions? Contact Megan Harms, Arts & Culture Director • [email protected] • 618-394-6449

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ACCESSIBILIT Y AT THE MUNY 3471

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

In addition to nearly 1,500 free seats nightly, We express our sincere thanks to our partner, Ascension, for its
The Muny provides: valuable support as our Official Access Services Sponsor.

• Wheelchair assistance by our trained usher staff The Muny was proud to receive the Shine The Light Award from
• Accessible parking areas Paraquad, the leading disability services provider in the
• Accessible restrooms and water fountains St. Louis region, for its accomplishments in providing enhanced
• Sign language interpreted performances services and access for the disabled.
• Assistive listening devices
• Described performances

DEDICATED TO ART
AND FREE TO ALL

Open Tuesday–Sunday, Always free | Open late on Fridays

Connect with us! slam.org #stlartmuseum

One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park

42 T H E C R A W F O R D T A Y L O R E D U C A T I O N I N I T I A T 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:  

 

TECHNICAL THEATRE TRAINING (T3) THE MUNY/WEBSTER INTENSIVE

The T3 program was created to expand the The Muny and Webster University’s
network of craftsmen, artisans and theatre Conservatory of Theatre Arts have joined forces
professionals who work both locally and
nationally in the entertainment industry. This to host a summer intensive for emerging young
program provides unprecedented training and artists. This three-week program in St. Louis
mentorship to high school students in the invites rising junior and senior high school
industry of technical theatre helping to create a students from across the nation to participate
clear path for success in these fields after high in an immersive theatrical experience like no
school. other!

EDUCATION CLASSES

MUNY IN SCHOOLS A unique opportunity for students to further

This new program partners with various their training through area-specific offerings
St. Louis area schools to offer tailor-made classes, and one-on-one engagement with musical
residencies and/or workshops, as well as produce theatre professionals in classes like our Master
or assist with their annual school or theatre club
production. Classes, Audition Workshop, BFA Bootcamp,
  Musical Theatre Dance class and many more!
 

THE MUNY KIDS AND THE MUNY TEENS INTERNSHIPS

These performing troupes serve as goodwill Interns at The Muny participate in the creation
ambassadors to the people of St. Louis and of seven full scale musical theatre productions
the surrounding region. A performance and
training ground for talented young people, this over the summer. The environment is intense,
intermediate to advanced level program spotlights the stakes are high, and the rewards are
children and teens who demonstrate exceptional endless. Interns have the unique opportunity to
voice and dance talent, stage presence, work closely with union professionals including
dedication and discipline. IATSE, USA, SDC, AFM and Actors’ Equity.
 

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MUNY U ST. LOUIS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

High school theatre classes have the opportunity THEATRE AWARDS (SLHSMTA)
to participate in online discussions with nationally-
recognized musical theatre professionals about This program is designed to celebrate
any component that exists within the process of outstanding achievement in high school
“putting on a show.” musical theatre. The year-long adjudication
  process culminates in an awards ceremony
modeled on the Tony Awards®. The winners
MD OUTREACH PROGRAM of the Outstanding Actress and Outstanding
Actor categories travel to New York (all
The Muny’s music directing professionals share expenses paid) to compete in the National
insight, training and opportunities with local High School Musical Theatre Awards
musicians of color who have advanced skill and (Jimmy Awards) program and to participate
expertise, but need more extensive training and/ in a week-long professional development
or experience in order to prepare them for, and experience.
integrate them into, the musical theatre profession.

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

The Randy Mitchell Endowment Fund  Carol B. Loeb Production Fellowship  
This fund provides special support to Muny education As part of The Muny Internship Program, the goal of this
programs and participants on an as-needed basis. fellowship is to take our outstanding intern program one step
The endowment’s generosity helps to bridge funding further through mentorship and observation. These fellows will
gaps, and enables programs and participants to work side-by-side with the skilled artisans, deepening their
succeed in reaching their goals.  understanding of the specific art form and ultimately change
Muny Kids & Teens the trajectory of their career path. 
Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards
and Regional Arts Commission Carol B. Loeb, Presenting Sponsor

Muny Youth Ensemble  Muny U 
Johnston Family Fund  Thomas A. Kooyumjian Foundation
 

For more information visit: muny.org/education

Proud MUNY Partner

and Supporting Sponsor of

July 25 – July 31

LAW

HARVARD

Your partner
in pediatrics.

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Don’t let a child go to school this 4455
fall and winter without a jacket.

The Muny is partnering with The Little Bit Foundation for a coat drive during the AMAZON
run of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, August 12-18. WISH LIST

At each performance during Joseph, you will find collecting stations near The Muny Main Box
Office and in Lichtenstein Plaza (Free seat area). Help the St. Louis community by donating a
new coat and ensuring every child stays warm.

OR donate directly through The Little Bit Foundation Amazon wish list! (Scan QR Code on right)

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WORKING TOGETHER TO
BUILD A GREENER MUNY

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

Ameren: Manchester United
Ameren has been instrumental in Methodist Bike
helping The Muny continuously Rehab:
upgrade its electrical systems and
related technology. Manchester United
Methodist Bike Rehab
Friendlier Printing: provides bicycles as an
All show programs and marketing enjoyable, energy saving
materials use recycled paper. transportation option for
performers and staff.

Second Century Campaign Renovations:

All interior lighting in The Muny Administration Building has been
converted to LED and a new Building Automation System (BAS)
controls our HVAC systems to enhance their year-round efficiency.
All systems (originally from the 1940s) have been updated.

LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH!

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@themuny

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SUPPORT 444773
HENRY KIEL SOCIETY

What if you could make a lifetime of
their Muny memories possible?

Whether you are sitting in your great-grandparents’ seats or this is your first season
under the stars, including The Muny in your will (or other estate plan) means a
lifetime of Muny memories for your grandchildren—and their grandchildren!

One simple sentence in your will can make a tremendous difference. Your thoughtful
gift today helps create their very first Muny memory tomorrow.

Thanks to all who have already made The Muny a special part of their estate plan:

Liz Armstrong Mrs. Henry O. Johnston Peter & Linda Racen
Bardol Chervitz Families Opal M. Jones Douglas J. Rediger DDS
Patricia Bowolak David Juergens Kathy J. Reuther
Thomas & Ruth Brouster Steven S. Kimmel* Alfred & Marsha Rheinnecker
August A. Busch III Charitable Trust Gerald M. Kowarsky Elizabeth Ruwitch*
Barry T. Cervantes Nancy & Kenneth Kranzberg JoAnn H. Sanders*
The Coleman Family Carol B. Loeb Mary E. Schrey*
Mr. & Mrs. Parker B. Condie, Sr. John & Paula McCadden Ralph C. Simon
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dowdy Richard & Sharon Buchanan-McClure Maurice St. Pierre
Mr. & Mrs.* David C. Farrell Michael McGrath Bill & Karen Stebelski
Donald Fassold Richard G. Millman Lorayn P. Strauss*
David R. Ganz Charles W.* & Janet T. Mueller Jim & Gerry* Thompson
Earle H. Harbison, Jr. Carla & David O’Brien Gene* & Judy Toombs
Myrtle L. Herwig* John & Dotty Parker Mike & Erin Torney
William & Kerry Holekamp Eileen A. Pfeifer* Dorothy Anna Walters*
John & Suvatthana Hudson Frances H. Shafer Plagemann* Bob & Joyce Wendel
Mike Isaacson & Joe Ortmeyer Jenny, Wayne & Madison Pratt Mary* & Rudolph L.* Wise
Donald L.* & Monica L.* Johnson Mike & Barb Quinn and several Anonymous donors

* deceased

Contact Jenny Pratt at 314.595.5771 for more information or go to muny.org/leave-a-legacy
to download a free Will Writing Workbook.

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Proudly part
of your
supporting
cast.

BMO is proud to partner
with The Muny as principal
sponsor of Legally Blonde.

SUPPORT 59 49

Operational Sustainability One Gift. Facilities Improvement
Endless
Possibilities.

Education and Community Outreach Production Enhancement

SUPPORT THE MUNY ENDOWMENT AND
MAKE AN INVESTMENT IN THE MUNY’S FUTURE!

When you support The Muny Endowment you are ensuring The Muny will thrive for
decades to come. Your endowment gift is invested with that investment hopefully growing over
time. Then, as that investment grows, just a portion of its proceeds are used in support of Muny
projects, programs and productions for decades to come.

One gift to The Muny Endowment today creates endless possibilities for the future!

Thanks to these generous donors who have already invested $50,000 or more in The Muny Endowment:

­The Alberici Foundation The Johnston Family Fund Randy Mitchell Endowment Fund
Liz Armstrong JSM Charitable Trust and Charles W.* & Janet T. Mueller
Rochelle & Louis Cella William R. Orthwein Jr. & Laura Rand
Bardol Chervitz Family Mr. & Mrs. James S. McDonnell III
Catherine Frances Juergens Memorial Fund Orthwein Foundation
Endowed Fund The Tim & Elizabeth Kertz Family Greg, Terese & Virginia Portell
Marion & Van-Lear* Black Steven S. Kimmel * Sander Foundation
Parker B. Condie, Sr. Family Thomas A. Kooyumjian Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William Scheffel
Crawford Taylor Foundation Nancy & Kenneth Kranzberg Simmons Charitable Foundation
Emerson Spoehrer Family Charitable Trust
Enterprise Bank & Trust Foundation Endowment Fund Mary & Joseph Stieven
Charles P. & June Gallagher Peter & Susan* Krombach Ruth Davis & Wylie Todd
Patricia Wolf Gould Michael & Margaret Ann Latta
Ned & Sally Lemkemeier Charitable Foundation
Memorial Endowment Joy & Jay Liss Endowment Fund James S. & Lynne P. Turley
Doug & Vicki Hill Carol B. Loeb Mary* & Rudolph L. * Wise
Carl House Memorial Lux Family Foundation
Maritz Education & Endowment Fund
Endowed Fund and several Anonymous donors
Interco Charitable Trust Community Outreach Fund
* deceased

A list of all endowment donors is available online at muny.org/honor-roll. Contact Jenny Pratt at 314.595.5771
for more information on how making a gift today can impact generations of Muny productions and patrons.

50 S U P P O R T

SECOND CENTURY Capital Campaign

More than 1,200 individuals,
families, foundations and
businesses donated more
than $101 million for critical
campus-wide renovations and
historic endowment growth.
We offer a Muny-sized round
of applause to ALL who
donated to ensure The Muny
will thrive for the next 100
years and beyond!
For a complete list of all campaign

donors, go to muny.org/
second-century-campaign-2

DONOR HONOR ROLL

$20,000,000 $500,000 - $999,000 David R. Ganz
Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Rochelle & Louis Cella Gould Family in memory of Patricia Wolf Gould
Ambassador Sam Fox & Marilyn Fox Laura & Mike Herring in memory of Carl House
the Taylor / Kindle Families Hermann Companies Michael & Barbara Hurst Fund
Mr. & Mrs. James S. McDonnell III Arborist C. John Hudson & Suvatthana S. Hudson The Tim & Elizabeth Kertz Family
Interco Charitable Trust Steven S. Kimmel
$2,000,000 - $7,000,000 Leslie McKinney in memory of Randy Mitchell Joy & Jay Liss
Liz Armstrong The Rheinnecker Family Lux Family Foundation
Bellwether Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William Scheffel Maritz
The Centene Charitable Foundation Robert J. Trulaske, Jr. Family Foundation Harry & Genie Mueller
Emerson Mike & Barb Quinn
Holekamp Family Foundation $250,000 - $499,000 Peter & Linda Racen
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company Ameren Douglas H. Rediger, DDS
Orthwein Foundation Thomas & Ruth Brouster Sander Foundation
Steward Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. David C. Farrell Spoehrer Family Charitable Trust,
Andrew & Barbara Taylor Finerty Family Foundation
Mike Isaacson & Joe Ortmeyer Jane S. Tschudy
$1,000,0000 - $1,999,000 Johnston Family Fund Mary Strauss
Bardol Chervitz Families Robert & Carol G. Jones Margaret & Jerry Thomasson
The Family of Andrew N. Baur Ned & Sally Lemkemeier Tom & Carol Voss
Bayer Marilyn A. Schnuck & Stephanie A. Schnuck John & Ellen Wallace
Berges Family Foundation Terry & Sally Schnuck Bob & Joyce Wendel
August A. Busch III Charitable Trust E. C. Simmons III & The Simmons Mary & Rudolph L. Wise
Preston M. Green Charitable
Charitable Foundation $50,000 - $99,000
Foundation Spire Anders CPAs + Advisors
Edward Jones Foundation Gene & Judy Toombs Mary V. Atkin
William T. Kemper Foundation The Coleman Family
Nancy & Kenneth Kranzberg $100,000 - $249,000 Mr. & Mrs. Parker B. Condie Family Foundation
Carol B. Loeb Natalie & John Alberici Enterprise Bank & Trust Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Mueller Marion & Van-Lear Black Doug & Vicki Hill
Eric P. & Evelyn E. Newman Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Blackford F. Brauer Thomas A. Kooyumjian Family Foundation
Don & Nancy Ross The Cunnane & Stebelman Families Gerald M. Kowarsky
James S. & Lynne P. Turley Donald Fassold Peter & Susan Krombach
June & Charles Gallagher Mark & Barb Kuhlmann