Singin' in the Rain

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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
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During the Performances.

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prohibited during the show.

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rise, remove your hat and direct your attention to the American flag.

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Chief Executive Officer Executive Producer

– present –

Corbin Bleu
Berklea Going Jeffrey Schecter
Megan Sikora Jeff McCarthy George Merrick

– in–

Screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed
Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film,
by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc.
Music published by EMI, all rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Original Movie Choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen
Produced by Arrangement with Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F. Rosenfield and Cindy Pritzker, Inc.

Scenic Design Costume Design Lighting Design Sound Design
Paul Tate dePoo III Tristan Raines Nathan W. Scheuer John Shivers & David Patridge

Video Design Wig Design Casting Production Stage Manager
Greg Emetaz
Leah J. Loukas Megan Larche Dominick, CSA Matthew Lacey

Music Direction by

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Choreography By

Rommy Sandhu

Direction by

Marc Bruni

Artistic Director & Executive Producer

Mike Isaacson

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MIKE’S NOTES 11

Singin’ in the rain,

I’m singin’ in the rain…

Bet that when you read these words, you couldn’t help yourself – you heard a glorious melody too.
Fast as that, your heart felt a little bit lighter.

When great music is wed to great words, a song enters through our ears, sails through our brains, and
lands in our hearts. There, it stays: a memory that will thread through the rest of our life. Each time we
hear even a fragment of that melody, we’re reminded of places we’ve been, people we’ve known, the life
we’ve lived.

A great song is a gift —one we’ll never tire of, outgrow or toss aside.

Written in the late 1920s by Nacio Herb Brown (music) and Arthur Freed (lyrics), “Singin’ in the Rain”
was first performed in a Broadway revue, and it became an instant hit. Recorded by hundreds of singers,
it’s been woven into soundtracks or used as background in many films. (For the true obsessives: Check
out Judy Garland’s joyromp rendition from the 1940’s Little Nellie Kelly; Bing Crosby and Rosemary
Clooney’s warm-bath take from their 1960s radio show; British pop singer Jamie Cullum’s 2003 hipster
jazz take. Each one’s a gem, on its own terms and in its own time.)

In 1952, MGM released the film Singin’ in the Rain, starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and a then
unknown Debbie Reynolds. A modest hit in its day, it is now understood and celebrated as the greatest
of all film musicals. As Marc Bruni, our director for tonight’s production, once said to me, “It’s just joy.
It’s a joy machine.” The film used a variety of existing songs (known as “catalogue” songs) by Brown
and Freed. It told a marvelous and hilarious story of Hollywood dealing with a moment of technological
transformation, the advent of the “talkies.”

What better season than our 100th to share a story that tells us the way to address terrifying change and
create a bright future is with a keen eye, a dash of courage, an open heart and lots and lots of song and
dance?

Tonight, our starring trio will dance right over the footprint patterns of those Hollywood legends, adding
to the joy they created. You’ll immediately recognize our Cosmo, Jeffrey Schecter, as last season’s
triumphant hero-in-a-toga-to-the-rescue. (If the memory’s a bit fuzzy, just picture him holding a script.)
In the iconic role of Don Lockwood, Broadway and Hollywood star Corbin Bleu’s thrilling triple-threat
talent and charm will lift your spirits. He’s the real deal. Finally, if our leading lady Berklea Going looks
familiar to you, she should: She was a Muny Kid. Then she grew up and became a Muny Teen. In her
college summers, she’s been in many of our ensembles and even played a few supporting roles. Tonight,
we’re over our moon to have her as our leading lady, representing the hundreds of extraordinary talents
who’ve found their artistic voice in The Muny’s first century.

And by the way, if you’re giggling at the gentle irony of the title of this show,
so are we.

But we’re singin’, and dancin’…

Mike Isaacson
Artistic Director & Executive Producer

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MUSICAL NUMBERS 15

ACT ONE
SCENE 1
OUTSIDE GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATRE Don & Cosmo
SCENE 2
“Fit As A Fiddle”

SCENE 3 INSIDE GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATRE,
SCENE 4 PREMIERE OF “THE ROYAL RASCAL”
SCENE 5
ONSTAGE AND BACKSTAGE OF GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATRE

HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, LATER THAT EVENING

R.F. SIMPSON’S MANSION Ensemble
SCENE 6 Kathy, Ensemble Women
“Temptation Tango”
SCENE 7 “All I Do Is Dream of You” Don
SCENE 8 “You Stepped Out of A Dream”

A STAGE AT MONUMENTAL PICTURES Cosmo

“Make ‘Em Laugh”

SCENE 9 THE SET OF “THE DUELING CAVALIER”

SCENE 10 A SOUNDSTAGE AT MONUMENTAL PICTURES
“Beautiful Girl” Production Tenor, Kathy, Ensemble
SCENE 11 “You Are My Lucky Star” Kathy
“You Were Meant For Me” Don
SCENE 12
DICTION TEACHERS’ OFFICES Don & Cosmo
SCENE 13
“Moses Supposes”

SCENE 1 THE SOUNDSTAGE OF “THE DUELING CAVALIER” Ensemble

SCENE 2 “Moses Supposes” (Reprise)

SCENE 3 SNEAK PREVIEW OF “THE DUELING CAVALIER,”
OUTSIDE AND INSIDE GRAUMAN’S EGYPTIAN THEATRE
SCENE 4
A SOUNDSTAGE AT MONUMENTAL PICTURES Don, Cosmo, Kathy
SCENE 5
SCENE 6 “Good Morning”
SCENE 7
A STREET OUTSIDE KATHY’S HOUSE Don
SCENE 8
“Singin’ in the Rain”

ACT TWO

FINALE R.F. SIMPSON’S OFFICE R.F. & Ensemble

“Good Morning” (Reprise)

A RECORDING STUDIO AT MONUMENTAL PICTURES Kathy

“Would You”

LINA’S DRESSING ROOM Lina

“What’s Wrong With Me”

R.F. SIMPSON’S OFFICE Cosmo, Don, Ensemble

“Broadway Rhythm”

OUTSIDE GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATRE

R.F. SIMPSON’S OFFICE

THE PREMIERE OF “THE DANCING CAVALIER,”
INSIDE GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATRE

ONSTAGE AND BACKSTAGE OF GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATRE Kathy
“Would You” (Reprise)
“You Are My Lucky Star” (Reprise) Don, Kathy, Ensemble

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CAST 17

(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

Dora Bailey DEBBY LENNON

Zelda Zanders HALLE MORSE

J. Cumberland Spendrill WARD BILLEISEN

Olga Mara EMMA GASSETT

Olga Mara’s Escort ZACHARY DANIEL JONES

R.F. Simpson JEFF McCARTHY

Roscoe Dexter GEORGE MERRICK

Cosmo Brown JEFFREY SCHECTER

Don Lockwood CORBIN BLEU

Lina Lamont MEGAN SIKORA

Young Don RYAN WASHINGTON

Young Cosmo BEN IKEN

Stripper LIZZ PICINI

Flick DARYL TOFA

Flack EVAN KINNANE

Gaspard de la Nuit VICTOR WISEHART

Musketeers JEREMIAH PORTER, DARYL TOFA

Rod PATRICK BLINDAUER
Kathy Selden BERKLEA GOING

Policeman CAYEL TREGEAGLE

Temptation Dancers WARD BILLEISEN, EMMA GASSETT,
GARY GLASGOW, ZACHARY DANIEL JONES,
HALLE MORSE, CASSIE AUSTIN TAYLOR

Woman at Post Premiere Party KAITLIN NELSON
Man in “Talkie” ANGELO DEL ROSSI

Assistant Directors KAITLIN NELSON, JEREMIAH PORTER, DARYL TOFA

Production Tenor WARD BILLEISEN

Sid Phillips VICTOR WISEHART
Phoebe Dinsmore DEBBY LENNON

Diction Coach GARY GLASGOW

Sound Engineer EVAN KINNANE

Lady in Waiting HALLE MORSE

Villain CAYEL TREGEAGLE

Girl in the Green Dress LIZZ PICINI

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WHO’S WHO 19

ENSEMBLE
Ward Billeisen, Patrick Blindauer, Emma Gassett, Gary Glasgow, Madison Johnson,
Zachary Daniel Jones, Evan Kinnane, Debby Lennon, Dionna Thomas Littleton, Dory Lorenz,
Halle Morse, Kaitlin Nelson, Lizz Picini, Jeremiah Porter, Cassie Austin Taylor, Daryl Tofa,

Cayel Tregeagle, Victor Wisehart
DANCE CAPTAIN: Lizz Picini

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Matthew Becker, Kaley Bender, Allison Broadhurst, Jake Castro, Caitlin Chau,

Abbey Friedmann, Ben Iken, Maria Knasel, Isabel McKean, Emma Miller,
Fiona Scott, Ryan Washington

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CORBIN BLEU  BERKLEA GOING 
(Don Lockwood), The (Kathy Selden), 
Jack Crawford Taylor Star The Jack Crawford
Performer, comes from Taylor Star
an extensive background Performer, is
in film, television and overjoyed to be
theatre. Bleu is probably taking part in
best known for playing The Muny’s
Chad Danforth in Disney’s 100th season!
Emmy Award-winning High School Musical franchise. Making her Muny debut at the age of seven
He was recently seen on Broadway as Ted Hanover in portraying Young Kim in Show Boat, Going’s
the Tony-nominated production of Irving Berlin’s  other Muny credits span 16 summers and
Holiday Inn, winning Bleu the Chita Rivera Award include: Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, The Little
for Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show. Mermaid (Arita), Hello, Dolly! (Ermengarde), 
Additional Broadway credits include: Godspell (Jesus) Hairspray (Tammy), 42nd Street, Meet Me In
and In the Heights (Usnavi). Other stage highlights St. Louis (Tootie & Agnes Smith), and The Sound
include Hairspray (Seaweed) and Mamma Mia! (Sky), of Music (Gretl & Louisa von Trapp). Going’s
both at The Hollywood Bowl. Bleu’s film credits national tour credits include: Irving Berlin’s 
include: To Write Love on Her Arms, Nurse 3-D, White Christmas (Susan Waverly). Other regional
The Monkey’s Paw, Jump In and Galaxy Quest, to theatre credits include: Chasing Rainbows (Lana
name a few. Some of Bleu’s television credits include:  Turner) at the Goodspeed Opera House; Kansas
Franklin & Bash, Blue Bloods, Psych, Castle,  City Starlight Theatre. In February, Going
The Fosters and Chicago Med. Bleu has also been performed in The Actors Fund’s 15th Anniversary
a host for various television shows, and in 2013 he Reunion Concert for Broadway’s Thoroughly
partnered with Karina Smirnoff on Dancing with the Modern Millie at the Minskoff Theatre. She would
Stars, placing a close second. A Brooklyn native, Corbin like to thank Mike and Megan for the wonderful
currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Sasha. summers right here in her hometown and thank
you to her family. This one’s for O. 

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JEFFREY SCHECTER  JEFF McCARTHY
(Cosmo Brown) aka (R.F. Simpson) Muny:
“Shecky” is thrilled to Camelot (Arthur),
return to the Muny stage. Les Misérables (Javert),
He was last seen as Roman Holiday (Joe
Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Bradley) and several
Happened on the Way to others. Broadway:
the Forum and as Scuttle Chicago, Urinetown, 
in The Little Mermaid. He is Side Show, Zorba, Smile,
probably best known for recreating the role of Mike Costa Beauty and the Beast, How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
in the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line. Other Broadway Off-Broadway: Kunstler (59E59), Southern Comfort 
credits include: Fiddler on the Roof, Nice Work If You Can (Public Theater), Sympathetic Magic (Second Stage),
Get It, The Pajama Game, Wonderful Town, Beauty and Dream True (Vineyard Theatre) and others. Regional: 
the Beast, Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls and The People My Fair Lady, The Misanthrope (Guthrie), The Front
in the Picture. Jeffrey recently wrapped a recurring role on Page, The Price, The Underpants (Long Wharf), 
the new Showtime series Escape at Dannemora. Other TV/ All My Sons, Man of La Mancha, Sweeney Todd
film credits include: The Good Fight, Elementary, Person of (Barrington Stage), Oliver!; You, Nero (Arena Stage)
Interest, Boardwalk Empire, Farm Girl in New York and  and hundreds of plays over the years at Berkeley Rep,
Tyco Parks the Car. In his spare time, Jeffrey teaches dance Seattle Rep, Hartford Stage, Center Stage, ACT and
and theatre to kids of all ages with his awesome wife, many others. Film: Starting Out in the Evening, 
Melissa, and their company I Can Do That NYC!  Robocop 2, Consent, Rapid Fire, Cliffhanger.
Love to my kids, Lena and TT! @sidekickshecky, Television: Elementary, Madam Secretary, The
www.jeffreyschecter.com, www.icandothatnyc.com Good Wife, Schweitzer, Star Trek: TNG, Designing
Women, Law & Order, Cheers, In the Heat of the
MEGAN SIKORA Night and many others. On top of lots of voice over
(Lina Lamont) would work, Jeff was proudly the voice of the great Chuck
like to thank her Muny Jones creation, Michigan J. Frog for the WB Network.
family for welcoming
her back! She was last GEORGE MERRICK
spotted on this great (Roscoe Dexter) Muny
stage as Anytime Annie in debut! Broadway:
42nd Street. Megan has Honeymoon in Vegas,
been seen on and off South Pacific, High
Broadway in Holiday Inn (Lila Dixon, Chita Rivera Award Fidelity (all original cast
for Outstanding Female Dancer in a Musical), Church recordings). Off-Broadway:
and State (Sara Whitmore), The Nance, Under My Skin, Ring Twice for Miranda,
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Applause for NY City Clever Little Lies (with
Center Encores!, How To Succeed…, Promises, Promises; Marlo Thomas). Recent regional: I Love you, You’re Perfect,
Curtains (Bambi, LA Ovation nomination), Show Boat Now Change (George Street Playhouse), Albert in
at Carnegie Hall (Ellie), Wicked, Dracula, Wonderful Bye Bye Birdie (Goodspeed), John Adams in 1776
Town, Thoroughly Modern Millie, 42nd Street and (Pittsburgh Public). Other leading roles at North Shore
Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party. Other favorites: Kiss Me, Music Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, Sacramento Music
Kate; Can-Can, A Christmas Story, Cabaret, Guys and Circus and the Riverside Theatre. TV: Madam Secretary,
Dolls, White Christmas. TV/ Film: Chuck, Ted 2, Gypsy Rise, The Blacklist, Blue Bloods. Film: The Intern, So Good
(Netflix), Bull, The Good Fight, Braindead, Elementary, to See You (2016 Sundance selection). George is also
The Sound of Music Live! on NBC, Boardwalk Empire. a lyricist in the BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop,
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WHO’S WHO 23

WARD BILLEISEN (Ensemble) Last seen playing Tick in Broadway: Cats (Mungojerrie). Regional: Theatre Under
Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Broadway: Anything Goes, the Stars (Memphis). Training: BFA Musical Theater from
Curtains and Fiddler on the Roof. He has appeared in The Boston Conservatory. Endless thanks and love to Mike,
multiple shows at NY City Center Encores!, including Megan, Mom, Howard, Austin, Sean, Jesse and TKO! 
Brigadoon, Most Happy Fella and Superman. TV:
NBC’s Sound of Music Live! and One Life to Live. EVAN KINNANE (Ensemble) couldn’t be happier to be
Proud AEA member.  returning to The Muny this summer after making his
debut as Bobby in A Chorus Line last summer! He’d like
PATRICK BLINDAUER (Ensemble) returns to the Muny to thank his gigantic family, Michelle, Megan Larche
stage, having previously appeared in 42nd Street. and everyone who works so hard to create the Muny
On-screen, Patrick was featured in seven episodes of Magic. Instagram: @evanenannik
Strangers with Candy and had a speaking role in A
Beautiful Mind. He graduated from Webster Conservatory DEBBY LENNON (Ensemble) St. Louis Theater Circle
and constructs crosswords for The New York Times and Award winner, Best Actress in a Musical, Grey Gardens;
his website, patrickspuzzles.com Best Actress in a Comedy, Souvenir. Muny credits
include: Oliver!; Cinderella on Ice, Annie, South Pacific,
EMMA GASSETT (Ensemble) is thrilled to return for The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof and Show
the 100th season! Last season, she appeared in The Boat. Debby is director of vocal jazz studies at Webster
Little Mermaid (Adella/Assistant Choreographer). University.
Other regional credits: Carousel (Louise), Hairspray
(Shelley), The Wizard of Oz (Apple Tree/Dance Captain). DIONNA THOMAS LITTLETON (Ensemble) Thrilled to be
Choreography: We Are Proud to Present… (University of back at The Muny! Credits: The Unsinkable Molly Brown,
Michigan) and Cinderella (Engeman Theater). Endless 42nd Street, Spamalot (all Muny), Bandwagon (New
thanks to Mike, Megan, Rommy, and Marc! OCU Dance York City Center Encores!) Anything Goes (first national
Performance ’16. Proud Member of AEA. tour), Radio City Rockette, Young Frankenstein (first
www.emmagassett.com national tour). Instagram: @danceloverun. 1 John 4:16

GARY GLASGOW (Ensemble) is delighted to be returning DORY LORENZ (Ensemble) This is Dory’s professional
to The Muny for his 39th production. Other local venues debut, which she is thrilled to be making at The
include the New Jewish Theatre, Variety Theatre, Mustard Muny! Some of her favorite credits include Carla
Seed Theatre and the Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis. in Nine, Phyllis/Dance Captain in 42nd Street and
Regional: Chicago Shakespeare Repertory, Colorado Anne in A Little Night Music. She is so grateful to all
Shakespeare Festival, Lifeline Theatre and Starlight her wonderful friends, family and teachers for their
Theatre. Proud member of Actors’ Equity. support!

MADISON JOHNSON (Ensemble) a St. Louis native, is HALLE MORSE (Ensemble) Muny: The Little Mermaid,
thrilled to be back home at The Muny! Muny credits All Shook Up, Hello, Dolly!; Oklahoma!; Broadway:
include: A Chorus Line (Kristine), Grease (Frenchy),  Mamma Mia! (Lisa). National tour: Hello, Dolly! (Minnie
42nd Street (Ethel), Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl), Fay). Regional: Rent (Mimi, Pioneer Theatre), Les
The Addams Family (Dead Nun). All my love to Momma, Misérables (Eponine, Fireside Theatre), Hairspray (Little
Pops, Squid, Bruce, Megan, Mike, Nancy, Sue & RJDS! Inez, Sacramento Music Circus), Blues in the Night
@madisonaubrey (Milwaukee Rep), Jagged Little Pill (American Repertory
Theater). Member of Actors’ Equity Association. 
ZACHARY DANIEL JONES (Ensemble) is thrilled to be
returning to The Muny! Previous credits: Fiddler on the KAITLIN NELSON (Ensemble) can’t believe she gets to
Roof, Young Frankenstein, 42nd Street, Beauty and the  make her Muny debut for The Muny’s 100th season!
Beast, Hairspray and The Muny’s Centennial Gala.  Favorite credits include Engeman Theater: Patty Simcox

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(Grease); Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma: Shelly (Hairspray). West End: West Side Story. Off-Broadway: Crazy
Love to the Kalhorns! OKCU ‘16 #RosterProud  for You (25th anniversary concert) and Pipe Dream
(Encores!). BFA, Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
LIZZ PICINI (Ensemble) is elated to make her Muny Thanks to CESD. @victor.wisehart
debut! Favorite regional credits include: A Chorus Line www.victorwisehart.com.
(Cassie), Crazy for You (Tess), Oklahoma! (Gertie), Best
Little Whorehouse in Texas (Dawn), Seven Brides for BETTY COMDEN & ADOLPH GREEN (Screenplay and
Seven Brothers (Ruth), West Side Story, Beauty and the Adaptation) Kennedy Center Honors recipients (1991)
Beast, Sister Act, On the Town, When You Wish. Catch and the longest-running creative partnership in
her teaching at Broadway Dance Center in NYC. Proud theatre history. They began writing and performing
member of AEA. @lizzpicini their own satirical comic material in a group called
The Revuers. They went on to collaborate with Leonard
JEREMIAH PORTER (Ensemble) is delighted to make his Bernstein and Jerome Robbins on On the Town and
Muny debut and join the AEA. He was born and raised in with Mr. Bernstein on the score for Wonderful Town.
Brooklyn. Credits: Kitchen Theatre Company’s Birds of With Jule Styne, they wrote the book and/or lyrics
East Africa, La Cage aux Folles at Red House Center and for Bells Are Ringing, Do Re Mi, Subways are for
Red Mountain Theatre Company’s Newsies. He is a rising Sleeping, Peter Pan and others. Other book and/
sophomore at Texas State University studying Musical or lyric credits: Applause, On the Twentieth Century,
Theatere and is excited to see what the future holds. The Will Rogers Follies, A Doll’s Life, Hallelujah Baby
and Wonderful Town. On the Twentieth Century and
CASSIE AUSTIN TAYLOR (Ensemble) Muny debut! The Will Rogers Follies won them six Tony Awards,
NY-based actor and churro connoisseur. Regional credits and A Doll’s Life, a Tony nomination. Their many film
include Music Theatre Wichita: Thoroughly Modern Millie musicals include Singin’ in the Rain, The Band Wagon,
(Miss Dorothy), Nice Work If You Can Get It (Eileen), On the Town (Screen Writers’ Guild Award), Bells
Newsies (u/s Katherine). New York Musical Festival: are Ringing, It’s Always Fair Weather (both Academy
Nickel Mines (Marian). BFA, Brigham Young University. Award nominated), Good News and The Barkleys of
Love and thanks to HCKR, Mom & Dad, and her husband Broadway. Non-musical credits: Auntie Mame, What
Seth! @classyaustintaylor a Way To Go! Singin’ in the Rain was recently voted
one of the 10 best American films ever made by Sight
DARYL TOFA (Ensemble) is excited and grateful to and Sound and was ranked third among the ten best
be returning to The Muny. He is a rising senior at The films of all time. As performers, Comden and Green
University of Oklahoma. Special thanks and love to appeared in On the Town and A Party with Betty
Mom, Dad, Andy, Gordon, friends and teachers for their Comden and Adolph Green (original/tour, Obie Award).
constant support. Proud member of Actors’ Equity. Both members of the Council of the Dramatists Guild,
@daryl_tofuh they have been elected to the Theatre Hall of Fame,
the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and have received the
CAYEL TREGEAGLE (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making Mayor of New York’s Certificate of Excellence. Ms.
his Muny debut! He was most recently seen as a Comden received the Woman of the Year Award from
principal dancer in Disney’s Festival of the Lion King. the Alumni Association of NYU. Her film appearances
Regional credits: Music Theatre Wichita, Mac-Haydn include: Garbo Talks, Slaves of New York. Her stage
Theatre and Jackson Hole Playhouse. He would like to credits include: Isn’t It Romantic? Mr. Green’s film
thank his parents for their constant love and support!  appearances include: Simon, My Favorite Year, Garbo
Talks, Lily in Love, I Want To Go Home. Some of their
VICTOR WISEHART (Ensemble) 100th Season! best-known songs include “Just in Time,” “The Party’s
Muny: A Chorus Line, Pirates!; Dreamgirls, Oklahoma! Over,” “Make Someone Happy,” “New York, New York,”
Original Broadway casts of An American in Paris (Mr. “Neverland,” “It’s Love,” “Lonely Town” and “Some
Z) and Roundabout Theatre Company’s Holiday Inn. Other Time.”



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NACIO HERB BROWN (Composer) was born Ignacio (Kennedy Center), Old Jews Telling Jokes (NY/
Herb Brown in Deming, New Mexico. He graduated from Chicago, Jeff nomination), Other People’s
the University of California, L.A. He was a successful Money (Long Wharf, Connecticut Critics Circle
writer of popular songs, and Broadway theatre music nomination), Ordinary Days (Roundabout), Irving
in the 1920s, originally doing this as a sideline to his Berlin’s White Christmas and The 25th Annual
financially successful career in California real estate. Putnam County Spelling Bee (Paper Mill). He’s
In 1928, MGM hired him to write movie music for the delighted to return to The Muny for his eighth show
new medium of sound film. For his film work, he often (two Kevin Kline nominations). 
collaborated with lyricist Arthur Freed. He appears in
the film The Hollywood Revue of 1929. In the 1930s, ROMMY SANDHU (Choreographer) returns to
he was married to actress Anita Page. Brown’s hits The Muny, previously as associate director/
included “Fit as a Fiddle (and Ready for Love),” “Pagan choreographer on The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Love Song,” “Singin’ in the Rain,” “Wedding of the (2017). In addition to working with Tony winner
Painted Doll” and “You Are My Lucky Star.” Nacio Herb Kathleen Marshall on Bells are Ringing and
Brown died in San Francisco, California. An inductee of Applause (both at New York City Center), Diner
the Songwriters Hall of Fame, he wrote the music for the the Musical (Delaware Theatre Company) and
musicals Singin’ in the Rain and Take a Chance and Little Shop of Horrors (Dick Scanlan’s associate,
additional music for Big Deal and Earl Caroll’s Vanities. Tony/Drama Desk nominee), Rommy has also
directed/choreographed for Cleveland’s Playhouse
ARTHUR FREED (Lyrics) began his career in vaudeville, Square, Tuacahn and Geva Theatre Center, among
and he appeared with the likes of the Marx Brothers. others. In New York, his work has been seen on
He soon began to write songs, and was eventually and off-Broadway at 54 Below, Peace Love and
hired by MGM. For years, he wrote lyrics for numerous Cupcakes (NYMF’17), multiple opening numbers
films. In 1939 he was promoted to the position of for Broadway Cares and How Now Dow Jones (NY
producer, and helped elevate MGM as the studio of the Fringe). As a performer on Broadway: Mary Poppins,
musical. Freed chose to surround himself with film Bombay Dreams, Oklahoma!; On the Town, Annie
directors such as Vincente Minnelli and Busby Berkeley. Get Your Gun, The Life and Menken/Ahren’s
He also helped shape the careers of stars like Judy A Christmas Carol. Proud Dad to three and
Garland and Gene Kelly. His team of writers, directors, Husband to one. Instagram @Rsand4 
composers and stars came to be known as the “Freed www.RommySandhu.com
Unit” and produced a steady stream of popular,
critically-acclaimed musicals that lasted until the BEN WHITELEY (Music Director/Conductor) is proud
late 1950s. Freed served as associate producer on to be The Charles W. & Janet T. Mueller Conductor.
The Wizard of Oz. His most famous song is “Singin’ Muny: A Chorus Line, 42nd Street, My Fair Lady, The
in the Rain” and two of his films, An American in Paris Addams Family, Spamalot, Pirates!; The Sound
(1951) and Gigi (1958) won the Academy Award for of Music (twice), Beauty and the Beast (three
best picture. times), Kiss Me, Kate; Oklahoma!; The Music
Man, Meet Me In St. Louis, South Pacific. Music
MARC BRUNI (Director) is currently represented on director for 1776 at New York City Center
Broadway, on US and UK tours, and in Australia with Encores! Broadway/national tours: A Christmas
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Other credits Story, The Addams Family, Spamalot, The Full
include: Roman Holiday: The Cole Porter Musical Monty, Cats (conducted final original Broadway
(Golden Gate), Trevor (Writers Theatre), The Sound of performance), Grand Hotel, Falsettos, Big. Carnegie
Music (Lyric Opera of Chicago), Hey, Look Me Over!; Hall: Sail Away (with Elaine Stritch). Choral
Paint Your Wagon, Pipe Dream, Fanny (Encores!), direction: Carousel (NY Philharmonic/PBS), 
The Explorers Club (Manhattan Theatre Club), How to My Fair Lady (NY Philharmonic). Encores!: associate
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including Paint Your Wagon and The Most Happy NATHAN W. SCHEUER (Lighting Designer): is thrilled to
Fella. Other: Paper Mill Playhouse, 5th Avenue be back for another season. Some past Muny designs
Theatre, University of Michigan. Recordings: include Jesus Christ Superstar, The Little Mermaid,
Allegro, Boardwalk Empire (Grammy Award), Aida, Mamma Mia!; Beauty and the Beast. Other
Merrily We Roll Along. credits include: A Taste of Things to Come (Broadway
Playhouse), Sister Act (New Theatre), Heisenberg
PAUL TATE dePOO III (Scenic Designer) Muny: (St. Louis Rep), After the Curtain (Shaping Sound),
Centennial Gala, Singin’ in the Rain, Jesus Spamalot (Arkansas Rep), Upon this Handful of
Christ Superstar, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Earth (NYOS), Lord Tom (The York), Masha’s Seagull
Young Frankenstein. Asolo Rep: Josephine, Evita. (Berkshire Theatre Group), The Sleeping Beauty,
Goodspeed Opera: Thoroughly Modern Millie, A Sign Beneath One’s Dignity (LA Ballet), Water by the
of the Times, Guys and Dolls. Seoul, Korea: Titanic. Spoonful (TheatreSquared). Nathan was the associate
Signature Theatre: Grand Hotel, A Little Night Music, designer for Manilow on Broadway and has designed
Titanic, Crazy for You. Off-Broadway: Romance for Selena Gomez and Alice Cooper, as well as having
Language, Pageant, Sex of the Baby, Look Upon worked with companies such as the NYC Ballet, Paris
Your Lowliness. Yale: The Rocky Horror Show. Boston Opera Ballet and San Francisco Opera. Proud member
Opera House: TED Talks. Shubert Theatre: Show Boat. of USA 829. 
Delaware Theatre: A Sign of the Times, War of the
Roses. Capital Rep: Assisted Loving, Blue Sky Boys, JOHN SHIVERS (Sound Designer) Credits include: Pretty
4000 Miles, Other Desert Cities, A Christmas Carol, Woman, Gettin’ the Band Back Together, Cirque du
Smokey Joe’s Café. Bard Opera: Demon, Turandot. Soleil’s Paramour, The Muny (2015-2018 seasons),
Santa Fe Opera: Cosi fan tutte. Boston Lyric Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Award), Hugh Jackman: Back
Opera: Trouble in Tahiti. Curtis Opera: Dr. Atomic, on Broadway, Bonnie & Clyde, Sister Act, 9 to 5, Cat
Impressions of Pelléas, Don Giovanni. For director on a Hot Tin Roof, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, In My
R.B. Schlather: Alcina, Orlando. www.pauldePoo.com Life and Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays. International:
The Secret, Tarzan, Das Wunder von Bern, The Lion
TRISTAN RAINES (Costume Designer) is excited to King (Shanghai, Singapore). Regional: Hood, Born
be returning to The Muny for the 100th season! for This, Moonshine, Harmony, The Nutty Professor,
Off-Broadway/New York: New York Pops Christmas Tales of the City, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods. Other
Concert (Carnegie Hall ‘15/’16), Would You Still credits include: Savion Glover, Dionne Warwick, Burt
Love Me If, Stalking the Bogeyman, Bare (New World Bacharach, Gregory Hines and engineering at Electric
Stages), The Eternal Space (Theatre Row), Moving Lady Studios. John’s proudest production however, is
Light (New York Theatre Ballet), Soul Doctor (Actors his gem of a daughter, Ruby.
Temple), Tribes (Barrow Street Theatre), Murder in
the First (59E59), Falling (Minetta Lane),  DAVID PATRIDGE (Sound Designer) Broadway: 
AZAK, Scarcity (Rattlestick Playwrights Theater), Holler If Ya Hear Me, Soul Doctor. U.S. tours:
Gormanzee (Flea Theater), Men are from Mars, Flashdance, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® 
Women are from Venus (New World Stages/national Dreamcoat, Mamma Mia! Regional: The Muny’s
tour). Regional: Jesus Christ Superstar (The Muny), 2015-2018 seasons, First Wives Club, Harmony, 
Crazy for You (Signature Theatre), Tribes (Mark Taper The Nutty Professor, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods, 
Forum, La Jolla Playhouse), San Francisco Symphony Sammy, Ace, Beauty and the Beast, Singin’ in the
Christmas Spectacle (Davies Hall), South Pacific Rain, Sweeney Todd, Miss Saigon. Off-Broadway: 
(Maltz Jupiter Theatre), Thieves (Rattlestick), Gigantic. International: Das Wunder von Bern.
Selkie (Rising Phoenix Rep), Treasure Island (FMT Associate sound design: Pretty Woman, Paramour, 
Festival), Blue Sky Boys,Assisted Loving (Capital Kinky Boots, Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway,
Rep). www.tristanraines.com Leap of Faith, Bonnie & Clyde, We Will Rock You, 
Sister Act, Come Fly Away, 9 to 5, The Little Mermaid, 

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Tarzan, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, In My Life and Mamma Mirth, Pete ‘n’ Keely, Mnemonic and Stomp. The
Mia!; David is a recipient of the Kevin Kline and Suzi Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall
Bass awards for Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical.  and six years with American Ballet Theatre. Matt
is a graduate of The Conservatory at Webster
GREG EMETAZ (Video Designer) is delighted to be University.
returning to The Muny after designing Jesus Christ
Superstar, All Shook Up and Newsies last summer. Other ALISON KOCHMAN (Assistant Stage Manager) is
work includes: the world premiere of Bel Canto at Lyric thrilled to be back for her seventh Muny season as
Opera of Chicago, Dolores Claiborne at San Francisco an assistant stage manager on Singin’ in the Rain,
Opera, Shalimar, 27, Champion and The Golden Ticket at Annie and Meet Me In St. Louis. A special thanks to
Opera Theatre Saint Louis. He’s also the director of her family and friends for their constant guidance,
upcoming feature film Camp Wedding, short films  support, encouragement and love. 
Bowes Academy (NC Gay + Lesbian Film Fest Jury award), 
Spell Claire, Get the F K Outta Paris!; Death by Omelette  DORA JANE TRENBEATH (Assistant Stage Manager)
(SNCF Prix Du Polar Finalist) and web series Do it is thrilled to be joining the Muny family! After
Yourselfie (Friar’s Club special Jury Award, iTVfest Best spending her summer in Forest Park, Dora will be
Director award), co-directed with Amanda DeSimone. returning to her job as an assistant stage manager
He’s also created behind-scenes documentaries for Julie at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Other favorite
Taymor’s The Tempest, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark and places to work include: The New Jewish Theatre,
numerous productions at Opera Theatre Saint Louis. Children’s Theatre Company, Grandstreet Theatre,
Vital Theatre Company and Primary Stages.
LEAH J. LOUKAS (Wig Designer) Muny: Jesus Christ Dora is a very proud graduate of The Conservatory
Superstar, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Newsies, The of Theatre Arts at Webster University, where
Music Man, 42nd Street, The Wizard of Oz, Irving she earned her BFA in Stage Management. This
Berlin’s Holiday Inn, Hairspray, My Fair Lady. Broadway: Montana native could not be more excited to be
Escape to Margaritaville, Time and the Conways, spending her summer outdoors!
Marvin’s Room, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of
1812; Sweat, Oh, Hello; The Heidi Chronicles, On the Town, MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL is one of the
A Night with Janis Joplin, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies,
Spike, American Idiot, Irena’s Vow. Leah has designed at granting theatres from around the world the rights
many off-Broadway and regional theatres including: The to perform the greatest selection of musicals
Public Theater, Roundabout Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952
Dallas Theater Center, La Jolla Playhouse, Signature by composer Frank Loesser, and orchestrator
Theatre (NYC), The Signature Theatre (Arlington, VA). Leah Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing
holds a BFA from the University of Cincinnati’s CCM in musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art
theatre design and production/makeup and wig design. form. MTI works directly with the composers,
lyricists and book writers of these musicals to
MATTHEW LACEY (Production Stage Manager) is provide official scripts, musical materials and
thrilled to be a part of the centennial season. Some dynamic theatrical resources to over 70,000
favorites include the Muny premieres of Newsies, The professional, community and school theatres in
Little Mermaid, Hairspray, Les Misérables and Crazy the US and in over 60 countries worldwide. MTI is
for You. Broadway: SpongeBob SquarePants, Sunset particularly dedicated to educational theatre and
Boulevard, Waitress, An American in Paris, On the has created special collections to meet the needs
Twentieth Century, Motown the Musical, Ghost the of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s
Musical, Relatively Speaking, Arcadia, La Bête, A Little Broadway Junior™ shows are 30 and 60 minute
Night Music, Chicago and Urinetown. Tour: Flashdance musicals for performance by elementary and
the Musical. Off-Broadway: Johnny Guitar, The World of middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School

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Editions are musicals annotated for performance by (2016 Tony Award, Best Play), If/Then by Tom Kitt
high school students. and Brian Yorkey and starring Idina Menzel, Bring
It On: The Musical (2013 Tony nomination for
MIKE ISAACSON (Artistic Director & Executive Best Musical), Red (2010 Tony Award, Best Play),
Producer) is honored to embark on his seventh Legally Blonde the Musical (2011 Olivier Award,
season at The Muny. He is the third person to hold Best Musical), Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002 Tony
the position in The Muny’s 100-year history. Last year, Award, Best Musical), You’re a Good Man, Charlie
Isaacson received the St. Louis Arts and Education Brown starring Kristin Chenoweth and Roger Bart;
Council’s Award for Excellence in the Arts and The The Seagull, Caroline, or Change by Tony Kushner
Broadway League’s and Theatre Development Fund’s and Jeanine Tesori, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s
Commercial Theater Institute “Robert Whitehead” Nest starring Gary Sinise, and Death of a Salesman
Award for excellence in producing. For nearly 20 (1999 Tony Award). For the Independent Presenters
years, Isaacson co-headed St. Louis’ Fox Theatricals Network, he served as producer for the Broadway
with Kristin Caskey, and they produced more than productions of Spamalot (2005 Tony Award, Best
22 Broadway musicals and plays, national tours, Musical), Ragtime (revival) and The Color Purple. All
off-Broadway and London productions. On Broadway told, his productions have received more than 110
in 2016, Fox Theatricals was a producer of The Tony Award nominations and 29 Tony Awards. He
Humans, which received four 2016 Tony awards, has served on the board of governors and executive
including “Best Play.” In 2015, Isaacson produced committee of The Broadway League and was its
the Broadway musical Fun Home which won five Tony youngest recipient of the Samuel J. L’Hommedieu
Awards including “Best Musical,” which he accepted Award for his 14 years of programming at St. Louis’
onstage at Radio City Music Hall. Fun Home was also glorious Fabulous Fox Theatre. In 2016 he received
a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and received the Obie, the Equality Award from the St. Louis Chapter of
the New York Drama Critics Award and the Outer Human Rights Campaign. He’s honored to work
Critics Circle Award for “Best Musical.” Fun Home is with everyone on and off stage who helped create
now in previews at London’s Young Vic Theatre. Other tonight’s performance, and he’s truly grateful you are
career producing highlights include The Humans here. And thanks to Joe.



ENSEMBLE 35

Ward Billeisen Patrick Blindauer Emma Gassett Gary Glasgow

Madison Johnson Zachary Daniel Jones Evan Kinnane Debby Lennon

Dionna Thomas Littleton Dory Lorenz Halle Morse Kaitlin Nelson

Lizz Picini Jeremiah Porter Cassie Austin Taylor Daryl Tofa

Cayel Tregeagle Victor Wisehart



STAFF & CREDITS 37

Associate Director MATTHEW KUNKEL
Associate Choreographer LIZZ PICINI
Associate Sound Designer TRACY COWIT
Assistant Scenic Designer PAIGE HATHAWAY
Assistant Costume Designer SIENA ZOE ALLEN
Assistant Lighting Designer SHELBY LOERA
Assistant Video Designer MATTHEW YOUNG

Assistant Wig Designer DANA MARIE FERGER
Fight Choreographer SHAUN SHELEY

Assistant Stage Managers ALISON KOCHMAN, DORA TRENBEATH
Rehearsal Pianists GAIL HINTZ, JOE NESKE, CHARLIE MUELLER

Youth Ensemble Assistant ASHLEY MEYER

Sound equipment provided by:

MASQUE SOUND

Some costumes provided by:

BESPOKE SAINT LOUIS; COSTUME WORLD THEATRICAL, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL;
ENA EDWARDS; GOODSPEED COSTUME COLLECTION AND RENTALS; JC KRAJICEK;

TDF COSTUME COLLECTION RENTAL PROGRAM; TOBY KREIMENDAHL

Official piano provider to The Muny:

LACEFIELD MUSIC

Special thanks to:

JOE GRAFF

All scenery, audio, lighting The painters & designers at
& props are constructed by The Muny are members of
members of IATSE Local 6. Local Union 829 of United Scenic Artists.

All costumes, hair & makeup at The Muny
are created and maintained by members
of IATSE Local 805.

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

VIOLIN BASS TRUMPET DRUMS
Tova Braitberg Tim Weddle Andy Tichenor John Brophy

CONCERTMASTER PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL GUITAR
Steve Schenkel
Nancy Chow WOODWINDS Vicky Smolik
Beth Hoffman Mike Buerk HARP
Julie Leonhardt TUBA Megan Stout
Nathan Banks PRINCIPAL David Unland

VIOLA/VIOLIN Elsie Parker ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS
Susanna Woodard Robert Hughes
Nancy Summers KEYBOARD TRUMPET
PRINCIPAL Nicholas Pyles Joe Neske Garrett Schmidt

Wendy Lea FRENCH HORN TUBA Mark Hasenstab
Nancy Schick Steve Lawson
Orchestra
Personnel Manager PRINCIPAL All Musicians of The Muny Orchestra are members of
Local 2-197 of the American Federation of Musicians.
CELLO Steven Hanrahan
Antonio Innaimo
TROMBONE
PRINCIPAL Tom Vincent

Nathan Hsu PRINCIPAL

PERCUSSION Tyler Vahldick
Jerry Bolen

PRINCIPAL

SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM

SINCE 2012, Accounting Interns.............David Fournie, Danyell Richardson, Hannah Zeiss
Artistic Management Intern.............................................................. Eli Rallo
Webster University and Carpentry Intern...............................................................Viances Hutcherson
The Muny have shared a Costume Design Interns..............................Marissa Mascolo, Brendan Woods
partnership that blends the Lighting Design Intern...............................................................Jon Ontiveros
renowned Muny theatre with Marketing Interns................................. Jody Jones, Lucy Sorgea, Amy Steinke
Webster’s nationally-acclaimed Master Electrician Intern...........................................................Connor Meers
Conservatory of Theatre Arts. Materials Coordination Interns.................... Jackie Buchheit, Jessica Stevens
This partnership has provided Music Direction Interns.......................................Cory Brodack, Jacob Kerzner
many year-round opportunities Photography Interns........................................ Julie Merkle, Cameron Morrow
for Webster University students. Production Team Interns...........................................Berrit Keller, Kaia Lyons,

This summer, The Muny proudly Bailey Saxe, Brendan Woods
employs a staff of interns from Scenic Design Intern.................................................Kendrick Lawson-Knight
a number of colleges and Scenic Paint Intern..............................................................Caroline Schmidt
universities across the country. Sound Design Interns........................................Chontol Calvin, Joshua Sarris
They work with professional Stage Management Interns.....................Cecilia de Erausquin, Jaclyn Kanter,
actors, directors, choreographers,
stage managers, designers, Berrit Keller, Kaia Lyons
producers, technical crews and Video Design Intern......................................................................Kylee Loera
managerial personnel as they Wigs Intern.............................................................................. Erica Franklin
enjoy a “hands-on” opportunity
to participate in the production of
The Muny’s 100th summer season.

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OFFICERS

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ..... Stephen C. Jones
VICE CHAIRMAN ..... Louis A. Cella
TREASURER ..... William N. Scheffel
SECRETARY ..... June McAllister Fowler

ASSISTANT TREASURER ..... Edwin B. Broadhurst III
ASSISTANT SECRETARY ..... Michael P. McMillan

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

HONORARY LIFE DIRECTORS

Clarence C. Barksdale Mary Lee M. Hermann James S. McDonnell III
Van-Lear Black III Robert R. Hermann Charles W. Mueller
Michael E. Pulitzer
Thomas H. Brouster, Sr. Douglas E. Hill E. C. Simmons III
Carole L. Buck Stephen G. Jansen Donald M. Suggs
Bettie S. Johnson
James H. Buford Thomas R. Voss
August A. Busch III Peter B. Krombach John K. Wallace, Jr.

Parker B. Condie J. Mark Lashly Orrin S. Wightman III
Earle H. Harbison, Jr. Michael D. Latta
Samuel B. Hayes III Ned O. Lemkemeier

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

EXECUTIVE STAFF

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

PRODUCTION STAFF

Production Manager............................................................................... TRACY UTZMYERS
Technical Director........................................................................................TIM MCDONALD
Associate Producer / Casting Director.................................... MEGAN LARCHE DOMINICK
Company Manager....................................................................................SUE GREENBERG
Costume Shop Manager.............................................................................. KEITH COULTAS
Music Supervisor / Orchestra Librarian................................................ MICHAEL HORSLEY
Orchestra Manager............................................................................................ .WENDY LEA
Director of Youth Programs.......................................................... NANCY FREER SHERWIN
Assistant Production Manager........................................................................JAMES PRIFTI
Assistant Technical Director......................................................................... VINCE GUYOTT
Scenic Supervisors........................................... DAVID MCCARTHY, NATHAN MOURNING
Master Scenic Artist.......................................................................... LARRY BIEDENSTEIN
Head Stage Electrician.................................................................................... JAMES SPIES
Property Head.............................................................................................. TIM MCCARTHY
Sound Head....................................................................................................SEAN WILHITE
Video Head.......................................................................................................TODD MOORE
Wardrobe Supervisor........................................................................................ JAN CREGER
Wardrobe Mistress................................................................................... JACKLYN SAYLES
Wardrobe Master............................................................................................... RAY MARTIN
Wig Heads...................................................................KELLEY JORDAN, ROBIN RICHTER
Scenic Seamstress..............................................................................................KIM STONE
Resident Choreographer..........................................................................MICHAEL BAXTER
Draftsperson................................................................ EMILIE WEILBACHER-MCMULLAN
Official Muny Photographers.........................................PHILLIP HAMER, ERIC WOOLSEY

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MUNY EDUCATION PROGRAMS 45

Make A Musical With The Muny Acting for Musical Theatre at The Muny
Through the Make a Musical program, The Muny This program provides acting training for young
partners with educational theatre leader iTheatrics musical theatre enthusiasts and expands their mastery
to develop musical theatre programs in local middle of the craft. Students develop the tools to meld acting
schools underserved in this area of the Arts. The with song and dance, putting them on the road to
program is designed to evolve over a three-year span, triple-threat success.
with a new school added each year. Special thanks to
the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis, The Technical Theatre Training (T3) Program
AT&T and the Dana Brown Charitable Trust for their This Muny initiative was created to expand the network
support of this important program. of craftsmen, artisans, and theatre professionals who
work both locally and nationally in the entertainment
The Muny/Webster Intensive industry. It provides direct training and mentorship
The Muny and Webster University’s Conservatory of to local underserved high school students with an
Theatre Arts have joined forces to host a summer interest in tech theatre. It is designed to help prepare
intensive for emerging young artists. This three-week them for living wage jobs in the industry of technical
program in St. Louis auditions rising juniors and theatre by creating a clear path for work, or for further
seniors in high school theatre programs from across education in these fields. Major Underwriting comes
the nation to participate in an immersive theatrical from the Missouri Lottery with special thanks to IATSE
and educational experience like no other! Local 6, USA Local 829, the Randy Mitchell Endowment
Fund and Maria and Richard Tonge for their support of
The Muny Kids and The Muny Teens & this program.
Youth Ensemble
These performing troupes serve as goodwill St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards
ambassadors to the people of St. Louis and the (SLHSMTA)
surrounding region. A performance and training The St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards
ground for talented young people, these programs program celebrates outstanding achievement in
spotlight children and teenagers who demonstrate high school musical theatre, honoring students,
exceptional voice and dance talent, stage presence, teachers and their respective schools’ commitment to
dedication and discipline. We salute the following performing arts education. The awards are supported
companies and organizations that help to make their by Joe And Diana Adorjan and sponsored by The Muny,
performances and educational experiences possible: The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation and
Fox Associates.
The Muny Kids and The Muny Teens
is supported by The Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation The Muny Internship Program
and the Centene Charitable Foundation This program offers internships each summer in nearly
every department of the Muny in both production and
The Muny Teens sound system administration. They are geared toward college and
is provided by Joe and Nubia Hahn graduate students pursuing professional careers in
the theatre.
The Muny Youth Ensemble
is supported by The Johnston Family Fund.

The Resident Choreographer Program for Additional Support
The Muny Teens Youth Ensemble and The Randy Mitchell Endowment provides special
Performing Troupe support to Muny educational programs and participants
is supported by Mr. & Mrs. Robert O. Piening, on an as-needed basis. The Endowment’s generosity
Piening Family Fund of the Greater helps to bridge funding gaps, and enables programs
St. Louis Community Foundation and participants to succeed in reaching their goals.

TWO ST. LOUIS LANDMARKS.
TWO MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES.

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

CELEBRATING 200 YEARS

THE MUNY

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

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Accessibility at The Muny 47

For 100 years, The Muny has endeavored to be a
community resource, with facilities and productions
that are accessible to all, regardless of their
physical or financial limitations.

Accessibility means that in addition to nearly 1,500
free seats nightly, The Muny is honored to provide:

• Wheelchair assistance facilitated by our In recent years, The Muny was proud to receive the Shine
trained usher staff

• Two major parking areas for individuals with the Light Award from Paraquad - the leading disability
disabilities services provider in the St. Louis region. Shine the Light

• Accessible restrooms and water fountains Award recipients are nominated by their peers based on

• Braille menus at all concession stands accomplishments in such areas as employment/hiring
• Sign language interpreted performances practices for people with disabilities, dedication to
(Signers: Daniel Betzler and Loretto Freeman) ensuring an accessible facility for all, disability-focused
• Assistive listening devices customer service training, and support and advocacy for
• Described performances disability rights and services.
(Describers provided by MindsEye Radio)
We express our sincere thanks to our partner,
• Wheelchair access to both our backstage Ascension, for its valuable support
tours and dining in the Culver Pavilion as our Official Access Services Sponsor.

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