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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.

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During the Performance.

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Dennis M. Reagan Mike Isaacson

President & Artistic Director &
Chief Executive Officer Executive Producer

Robert Petkoff – present –
Jenny Powers Ali Ewoldt
Adam Heller Keith Hines
Bobby Conte Thornton Ben Davis

– in –

Music and Lyrics by Book by
Sherman Edwards Peter Stone

Based on a concept by Sherman Edwards

– also starring –

George Abud Ryan Andes Reed Armstrong Patrick Blindauer Harry Bouvy
Dean Christopher J.D. Daw Gary Glasgow Philip Hoffman Michael Thomas Holmes
Joneal Joplin Brian Keane Benjamin Love Larry Mabrey Ben Nordstrom Rich Pisarkiewicz

Alex Prakken Michael James Reed Greg Roderick Jerry Vogel

Scenic Design Costume Design Lighting Design Sound Design
Luke Cantarella Alejo Vietti John Lasiter John Shivers & David Patridge
Video Design Production Stage Manager
Greg Emetaz Wig Design Casting
Leah J. Loukas Telsey + Company Nancy Uffner
Rebecca Scholl, CSA

Music Direction by

James Moore

Choreography by

Enrique Brown

Direction by

Rob Ruggiero

Artistic Director & Executive Producer

Mike Isaacson

Original Production Directed by Peter Hunt. Originally Produced on the Broadway Stage by Stuart Ostrow.

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MIKE’S NOTES 11

As you watch tonight’s production of 1776—our first in 20 years—you’ll see an almost
unbelievable tale of vision, failure, frustration, and fortitude. I’m talking, of course, about
the historic members of the Continental Congress, who create a nation unlike any that
preceded it.
I’m also talking, in a more personal way, about Sherman Edwards, the composer and lyricist
of 1776. Edwards was a semi-successful composer and jazz pianist who logged some time
as a high school history teacher. He was inspired to write the songs for a musical about the
signing of the Declaration of Independence, a musical everyone thought was a terrible idea
and no one wanted to produce. This was America in the 1960s, and a story that celebrated
the fundamental idea of states united, of the quest for a common good and the brutal costs
paid in that pursuit, seemed hopelessly out of step with the times.
It was the playwright Peter Stone who, after initially turning down the show, realized that
the tumult of the ’60s made it exactly the right moment for 1776. Running through the
history of the United States was a trail of personal foibles, petty intrigue, and incongruous
circumstances, mixed in with noble desire and momentous vision. A musical about that
mixture, Stone reasoned, might help us understand not only who we were at our founding but
who we are today.
Sure enough, 1776 was a triumph, winning a long Broadway run and the Tony for Best
Musical of 1969. Now, as you watch tonight, you may have questions about the show’s
historical accuracy. You’ll find online all sorts of detailed examinations and dissections of
1776, but here’s what Peter Stone wrote:
“The first question we are asked by those who have seen—or read—1776 is invariably:
‘Is it true? Did it really happen that way?’ The answer is: Yes. Certainly a few changes
have been made in order to fulfill basic dramatic tenets. To quote a European dramatist
friend of ours, ‘God writes lousy theater.’ In other words, reality is seldom artistic, orderly,
or dramatically satisfying; life rarely provides a sound second act, and its climaxes usually
have not been adequately prepared for. Therefore, in historical drama, a number of small
licenses are almost always taken with strictest fact. But none of them, either separately or in
accumulation, has done anything to alter the historical truth of the characters, the times, or
the events of American independence.”
Our Muny creative team tonight has its own history of crafting thrilling dramatic productions,
including last season’s Gypsy. Director Rob Ruggerio has created several masterful
productions for us. Rob’s insightful attention to the characters’ truth and details inspires
us all. Luke Cantarella (sets), John Lasiter (lights), Alejo Vietti (costumes), James Moore
(music director) have all worked with Rob on many productions at The Muny and elsewhere.
Watching them collaborate is much like what you’re about to see
tonight. They are passionate, restless people committed to their
ideals, often giving up to each other in order to create a more perfect
artistic union.
It’s a pursuit that’s completely necessary—and never ends.

Mike Isaacson
Artistic Director & Executive Producer



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Based on the events surrounding the birth of a nation, 1776 brings
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the musical brings a human element to the pages of history as
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Opening July 21:
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TIME: MAY, JUNE AND JULY 1776

SCENE 1: ACT ONE

THE CHAMBER OF THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, PHILADELPHIA

Sit Down, John.................................................................... John Adams & the Congress
Piddle, Twiddle, and Resolve............................................................................. Adams
Till Then........................................................................................ John & Abigail Adams

SCENE 2: THE MALL

The Lees of Old Virginia.............................................................Lee, Franklin & Adams

SCENE 3: THE CHAMBER

But, Mr. Adams.................................Adams, Franklin, Jefferson, Sherman & Livingston

SCENE 4: JEFFERSON’S ROOM AND HIGH STREET

Yours, Yours, Yours..................................................................... John & Abigail Adams
He Plays The Violin................................................Martha Jefferson, Franklin & Adams

SCENE 5: THE CHAMBER

Cool, Cool, Considerate Men........................................Dickinson & the Conservatives
Momma Look Sharp................................................. Courier, McNair & A Leather Apron

ACT TWO

SCENE 1: THE CONGRESSIONAL ANTEROOM

The Egg..............................................................................Franklin, Adams & Jefferson


SCENE 2: THE CHAMBER

Molasses to Rum.............................................................................................Rutledge
Compliments....................................................................................................... Abigail
Is Anybody There?.............................................................................................. Adams

MUNY ORCHESTRA

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Tova Braitberg Tony Scandora Tom Vincent Emily Carter

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Nancy Chow BASS Tyler Vahldick
Beth Hoffman Tim Weddle GUITAR
Julie Leonhardt TRUMPET Steve Schenkel
Nathan Banks PRINCIPAL Andy Tichenor
HARP
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Susanna Woodard Mike Buerk
Vicky Smolik
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Robert Hughes TROMBONE
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Members of the Continental Congress


President
John Hancock MICHAEL JAMES REED

New Hampshire
Dr. Josiah Bartlett BEN NORDSTROM
Massachusetts

John Adams ROBERT PETKOFF
Rhode Island
Stephen Hopkins JONEAL JOPLIN
Connecticut
Roger Sherman GREG RODERICK

New York
Lewis Morris LARRY MABREY
Robert Livingston J.D. DAW

New Jersey
Rev. John Witherspoon JERRY VOGEL

Pennsylvania
Benjamin Franklin ADAM HELLER
John Dickinson BEN DAVIS
James Wilson GEORGE ABUD

Delaware
Caesar Rodney PHILIP HOFFMAN
Col. Thomas McKean BRIAN KEANE
George Read MICHAEL THOMAS HOLMES

Maryland
Samuel Chase PATRICK BLINDAUER

Virginia
Richard Henry Lee RYAN ANDES
Thomas Jefferson KEITH HINES

North Carolina
Joseph Hewes DEAN CHRISTOPHER

South Carolina
Edward Rutledge BOBBY CONTE THORNTON

Georgia
Dr. Lyman Hall REED ARMSTRONG
Congressional Secretary
Charles Thomson GARY GLASGOW
Congressional Custodian
Andrew McNair HARRY BOUVY

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Abigail Adams JENNY POWERS


Martha Jefferson ALI EWOLDT


A Leather Apron BENJAMIN LOVE


Painter RICH PISARKIEWICZ


Courier ALEX PRAKKEN

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WHO’S WHO

ROBERT PETKOFF National tours: Titanic, Falsettos, Les Misérables.
(John Adams) is thrilled Off-Broadway: Popcorn Falls, A Letter to Harvey Milk,
to be The William & Kerry Peer Gynt, Wings, Make Me a Song: The Music of
Holekamp Star Performer. William Finn; The Immigrant, Merrily We Roll Along.
Muny: Young Frankenstein Regional: The Flamingo Kid (premiere), Fiddler on the
(Frederick). Broadway: All the Roof (Connecticut Critics Circle Award/Best Actor),
Way, Anything Goes, Ragtime, Rags, The Chosen, My Name is Asher Lev (premiere),
Spamalot, Fiddler on the Merrily We Roll Along (Kennedy Center Sondheim
Roof and Epic Proportions. Celebration). Television: The Good Fight, Elementary,
Off-Broadway: The Hard Problem, 39 Steps, More Stately Unforgettable, The Americans, The Sopranos, Law &
Mansions, Avow. London: The Royal Family with Judi Dench Order (all), Oz, Submissions Only. Graduate: NYU/Tisch.
and Tantalus. Tours: Fun Home (Bruce), Spamalot (Sir In memory of my parents, Myra and Jack Heller, theater
Robin) and The Importance of Being Earnest (Algernon). lovers who got the ball rolling. @adamhellernyc.
Regional: Title roles in Sweeney Todd, Hamlet, Troilus and
Cressida and Romeo and Juliet, among others, at theatres KEITH HINES 
such as Chicago Shakespeare Theater, The Old Globe, DCPA (Thomas Jefferson) is
and The Mark Taper Forum. Film/TV: Irrational Man, Milk and proud to be The Randy
Money, Gameday, Vice Versa, Madam Secretary, Elementary, Mitchell Star Performer.
Forever, Law & Order, The Good Wife. Robert is also an Keith played Nick Massi
award-winning audiobook narrator with over 200 titles and in the regional premiere
is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. of Jersey Boys at The Muny
last summer and couldn’t
ADAM HELLER  be more thrilled to be
(Benjamin Franklin) The returning for the 101st season! Credits include National
Muny: Gypsy (2018). Repertory tour: Jersey Boys (Nick Massi). Off-Broadway: Cougar
Theatre of St. Louis: Follies, the Musical (Buck), Sex Tips for Straight Women from a
Brighton Beach Memoirs. Gay Man (Stefan). Other credits: Beauty and the Beast
Broadway: It Shoulda Been You, (Gaston, TUTS), Camelot (Lancelot) and 1776 (Thomas
Elf, Baby, It’s You; Caroline, or Jefferson, Pittsburgh Public Theater), The Crucible (John
Change; A Class Act, Victor/ Proctor, New Ohio Theatre), Les Misérables (Enjolras)
Victoria; Les Misérables. and Urban Cowboy (Bud, West Virginia Public Theatre).

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Master’s Degree in Music, Oklahoma City University and BOBBY CONTE THORNTON
acting at Jayd McCarty’s The Studio/New York. Thanks to (Edward Rutledge)
Rob Ruggiero, BRS/Gage, my family and my fiancée Jenna Muny: Jersey Boys
for always being in my corner. For backstage shenanigans (Bob Gaudio), Les
and more, follow on Instagram! @keithhinesjr Misérables (Enjolras).
Broadway: A Bronx Tale
JENNY POWERS (Abigail (dirs. Robert De Niro &
Adams) is thrilled to be Jerry Zaks). Other New
back at The Muny where York: My Fair Lady (Bay
her credits include Jerome Street Theater), Starting Here, Starting Now (York
Robbins’ Broadway Theatre Company). Regional: all-male A Funny
(Monotony Singer/Hildy, Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Two River
2018), Mamma Mia! (Tanya, Theater); world premiere of Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy
2016), The Addams Family of Tenors (McCarter Theatre Center/Cleveland Play
(Morticia Addams, 2014), House); Grease (Paper Mill Playhouse); Thoroughly
Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins, 2013), Seven Brides for Modern Millie (Pittsburgh CLO). Film/TV: If Beale
Seven Brothers (Milly, 2011), Camelot (Guenevere, 2009) Street Could Talk (dir. Barry Jenkins); Unbreakable
and Oliver! (Nancy, 2006). Broadway: Grease (Rizzo) and Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix); Madam Secretary, The
Little Women (Meg). Theatre highlights: Marie Dancing Code (CBS). Concert soloist: Lincoln Center, Oakland
Still and Secondhand Lions (The 5th Avenue Theatre), It’s Symphony, Carolina Philharmonic. Single: “Alice”
a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman (Lois Lane, NY City (available on iTunes/Spotify/etc). Training: BFA,
Center Encores!); Donnybrook! (Irish Rep, Drama Desk University of Michigan; Royal Academy of Dramatic
nomination); Dangerous Beauty (Pasadena), Happiness Art. @bobby_conte
(Lincoln Center) and Little Dancer (Kennedy Center). TV:
The Mysteries of Laura, Blue Bloods, Power, The Good BEN DAVIS (John
Wife, Mercy, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Nurse Jackie, Dickinson) Ben is
All My Children. jenny-powers.com   thrilled to be back at
his favorite summer
ALI EWOLDT theatre destination!
(Martha Jefferson) is He was most recently
always thrilled to return seen in NY as Randy
to The Muny! Previous Curtis opposite Victoria
credits here: A Funny Clark in Lady in The
Thing Happened on the Dark and Cosmo Constantine in Encores! Call Me
Way to the Forum (Philia) Madam, opposite Carmen Cusack. Muny: Guys and
and West Side Story Dolls (Sky Masterson), Jesus Christ Superstar (Pilate),
(Maria). Broadway: The Oklahoma! (Curly); South Pacific (Emile), Spamalot
Phantom of the Opera (Christine Daaé), Les Misérables (Galahad). Broadway: 2003 Tony Honor for La Bohème
(Cosette), The King and I. Other credits include: West (Marcello), Dear Evan Hansen (Larry), Violet (Preacher),
Side Story (Maria, national/international tour, Pittsburgh A Little Night Music, Les Misérables (Javert and
CLO, Music Theatre Wichita), The Fantasticks (Luisa, Enjolras), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Trevor Graydon).
off-Broadway) and a one-woman adaptation of Anne of Tours: The Sound of Music (Georg von Trapp), Spamalot
Green Gables (off-Broadway). Concerts: Feinstein’s/54 (Galahad). Regional: Kiss Me, Kate (Fred/Petruchio) at
Below, Alice Tully Hall, The Town Hall, Canyon Ranch, NY The 5th Avenue Theatre. UK: BBC Proms Kiss Me, Kate
Pops at Carnegie Hall, American Pops Orchestra, Houston (Fred/Petruchio). Concerts: Philly Pops, Boston Pops,
Symphony and Boston Pops. TV/Film: The Michael J. LA Phil, RTÉ Orchestra and many others. Film/TV: Blue
Fox Show, Yield and the short film Mia. She has a BA in Bloods, A Hand of Bridge, The Magic Flute, 30 Rock,
psychology from Yale University. aliewoldt.com Numb3rs. For Dad. benjaminjaydavis.com

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GEORGE ABUD  of the Heart, Jesus Christ Superstar, Chamberlain,
(James Wilson) is an Arab- Barefoot in the Park, It’s a Wonderful Life, Baby, My Fair
American actor who most Lady, South Pacific. Los Angeles: Chess, The Diviners,
recently starred as Lewis Waiting, Blue Corridor, Berlin to Broadway with Kurt
Chapman in the world Weill, Songs from the Tall Grass. Recordings: L’Histoire
premiere of August Rush at du soldat (Chesky Records), La Cenerentola (NPR).
the Paramount Theatre in Television: City on a Hill, Arrest & Trial, The Young and
Aurora, IL. He will next be the Restless, Capitol, Another World, Highway to Heaven,
seen as Charlie Davenport Dynasty, Conan. Film: Fracture, A Taste of Hemlock,
in Sarna Lapine’s production of Annie Get Your Gun at Copperhead, Into the Night, Michael Jackson’s Thriller.
Bay Street Theater. Broadway: The Band’s Visit starring An Arizona native, Reed just marked his 30th year both
Katrina Lenk and Tony Shalhoub (OBC Recording); The as a New Yorker and a proud member of Actors’ Equity.
Visit starring Chita Rivera and Roger Rees (OBC reedarmstrong.biz
Recording). Off-Broadway: The Resistible Rise of Arturo
Ui opposite Raúl Esparza, Nathan The Wise opposite PATRICK BLINDAUER
F. Murray Abraham, Peer Gynt opposite Gabriel Ebert, (Samuel Chase) returns
and Allegro directed by John Doyle (Classic Stage to the Muny stage, having
Company); The Band’s Visit directed by David Cromer previously appeared
(Atlantic Theater Company); Lolita, My Love opposite in Annie (Bundles,
Robert Sella (York Theatre Company). International: The Ensemble), Singin’ in the
New Prince with Barbara Walsh, Marc Kudisch and Paulo Rain (Rod, Ensemble),
Szot at the Dutch National Opera, Amsterdam. For Erica. and 42nd Street (Mac,
Thug, Doctor). He’s a
RYAN ANDES (Richard graduate of the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster
Henry Lee) Very excited University and a crossword constructor for The New
to be at The Muny once York Times, USA Today, Crosswords with Friends, and
again! Broadway: Big his website, patrickspuzzles.com. On-screen, Patrick
Fish (Karl the Giant). appeared in the film A Beautiful Mind and seven
Off-Broadway: Sweeney episodes of Strangers with Candy. His other local
Todd (Avery Fisher Hall with projects include Love’s Labors Lost (Costard) and Romeo
the NY Philharmonic), The and Juliet (Prologue, Peter, Apothecary) for Shakespeare
Wild Party (NY City Center Festival St. Louis, Seussical (Horton) for Arrow Rock
Encores!). Select Regional: South Pacific (The Muny, Lyceum Theatre and The Wizard of Oz (Lion) for Variety
Paper Mill Playhouse), Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Theatre, but Patrick’s favorite roles to date are that of
(Finger Lakes MTF). TV: Peter Pan Live!; You (Netflix), Rebecca’s husband and Maggie’s daddy.
Person of Interest, Elementary, Madam Secretary, The
Path. Much love and gratitude to Rob, Mike, Lindsey and HARRY BOUVY
team Boals/Winnet. ryanandes.com (Andrew McNair)
Off-Broadway: Silence!
REED ARMSTRONG The Musical (Dr. Chilton/
(Dr. Lyman Hall) Broadway/ Hannibal Lecter, original
Tours: Miss Saigon, Les cast recording), A Man for
Misérables, Beauty and the All Seasons (The Common
Beast, Ken Hill’s Phantom Man). National tour:
of the Opera. Off-Broadway: Wicked (Dr. Dillamond),
The Great Society, Opal The Producers (Carmen Ghia). Las Vegas: Spamalot
(Carnegie Hall). Regional: (Sir Robin). Favorite roles: Henry Higgins (My Fair Lady),
The Fourth Wall, Crimes John Adams (1776), Nathan Detroit (Guys and Dolls) and

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Vanya (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike). Regional: Goodspeed Opera House. J.D. played Jinx in Forever
Yale Rep, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Cincinnati Plaid for the inaugural productions of both the
Playhouse, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Pittsburgh Public, Cosmopolitan Cabaret in Sacramento and the
City Theatre Pittsburgh, TheaterWorks Hartford, Montana Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret.
Shakespeare, Utah Shakespeare, Arrow Rock Lyceum,
Bucks County Playhouse, Mason Street Warehouse, Drury GARY GLASGOW
Lane Oakbrook, Syracuse Stage, Asolo Theatre Company, (Charles Thomson) is
Great Lakes Theater. Four one-man shows: I Am My Own delighted to return to
Wife, Fully Committed, This Wonderful Life, Chesapeake. The Muny where he has
Film: The Producers. Television: The Good Wife, Law & appeared in over 40
Order, Sex and the City. harrybouvy.com productions. Favorite
roles: Annie (F.D.R.),
DEAN CHRISTOPHER Singin’ in the Rain
(Joseph Hewes) is happy (Diction Coach),
to be back at The Muny, Seussical (Mayor), West Side Story (Gladhand) and
having last been seen Titanic (Pittman). 13 seasons at Shakespeare Festival
as Amos Hart in Chicago St. Louis: The Taming of the Shrew (Gremio), The
(2012), for which he Winter’s Tale (Autolycus), Romeo and Juliet (Friar
received a St. Louis Lawrence). St. Louis: Repertory Theatre of St. Louis,
Theater Circle Award for Variety Theatre, Mustard Seed Theatre and The New
Outstanding Supporting Jewish Theatre. Regional: Chicago Shakespeare
Actor in a Musical. Other Muny: Fiddler on the Roof, Repertory, Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival, Colorado
Evita, Show Boat, Shenandoah, Jesus Christ Superstar Shakespeare Festival, Apple Tree Theatre, and
and Joseph…Dreamcoat. Other favorite St. Louis roles Starlight Theatre in Kansas City.  A 26-year faculty
include Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls and Herbie in member of the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at
Gypsy for Stages St. Louis, as well as originating the Webster University, Gary would like to thank his
role of Klaus in The Black Rep’s The Ninth Wave. Dean family for their love and support. Proud member of
enjoys performing his one-man Rat Pack show and was a Actors’ Equity Association.
favorite opening act for legendary comedian Don Rickles.
Proud member of AEA for 36 years, husband to Victoria PHILIP HOFFMAN
Churchill for 39 years, and father to Julia Mackenzie for (Caesar Rodney)
31 years. God is good! ratpackandmore.com A veteran of 12
original Broadway
J.D. DAW (Robert casts including Into
Livingston) Muny: the Woods, Falsettos,
The Music Man (Jacey Is There Life After High
Squires). Other regional: School?; Baby, The
Spamalot (Sir Dennis Scarlet Pimpernel,
Galahad), Forever Cabaret (2014 revival), A Catered Affair and Our
Plaid (Jinx), The Music Mother’s Brief Affair. Off-Broadway productions range
Man (Jacey Squires) from All in the Timing to Yiddle With a Fiddle. Around
and Funny Girl (Ziegfeld the country he’s appeared in Angels in America,
Tenor) for North Shore Music Theatre; Next to Normal (Dr. Part II: Perestroika (Roy Cohen), Speed-the-Plow
Madden) for TheaterWorks Hartford; The Music (Charlie Fox), Bat Boy (Dr. Parker), Hairspray (Wilbur),
Man (Jacey Squires) for Sacramento Music Circus; Moon Syncopation, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and
Over the Brewery, I Love You, You’re Perfect..., Comedy in national tours of Jekyll & Hyde and Titanic. TV:
of Tenors, One Slight Hitch for The Mountain Billions, Blue Bloods, Bull, Law & Order, Orange Is
Playhouse; and Rags (Irish Tenor/Sal understudy) for the New Black and upcoming HBO mini-series The

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Plot Against America. He can be heard on several cast BRIAN KEANE
recordings and audiobooks on Audible.com. More info: (Col. Thomas McKean)
1philiphoffman.com appeared at the Fox
Theatre in the North
MICHAEL THOMAS American tour of the
HOLMES (George National Theatre’s War
Read) is thrilled to be Horse. New York: Timon
back, after receiving of Athens (Public/
his Equity card at The NYSF), Happy
Muny playing Nahum Now? (Primary Stages); The Misanthrope (Classic
the Beggar in Fiddler on Stage Company), Cyrano de Bergerac and All My
the Roof with Theodore Sons (Roundabout). Regional:  A Streetcar Named
Bikel. Michael appeared Desire (Guthrie), Macbeth (Old Globe), Frost/
on Broadway in Oklahoma! (Ali Hakim), toured with Nixon (Bay Street Theater), A Winter’s Tale (Yale
the 25th Anniversary production of The Phantom Rep), Book of Days (Arena Stage) and How I Learned
of the Opera, and with Jason Alexander and Martin to Drive (Centerstage). TV/Film: House of Cards,
Short in The Producers. Regional: Guys and Dolls The Code, Ray Donovan, Murphy Brown, The Young
(Nathan Detroit, Barrington Stage), Fiddler on the Roof Pope, Chicago P.D.; Gypsy, The Blacklist, Elementary,
(Tevye, Pioneer), Ragtime (Tateh, Barrymore nom, Bristol BrainDead, Gotham, The Good Wife, Person of
Riverside), South Pacific (Billis, Cape Playhouse) and Interest, Lights Out, all three Law & Order series, Public
twice in 1776 – as Adams (Guthrie) and Hancock (PCPA Property, Downsized, Hustling, Urbania, Going
Theatrefest). MFA in Acting: UC Irvine; TV/Film: POSE, The Under, Brain Off and The BearCity Trilogy.
Blacklist: Redemption; Smash, Law & Order and The
Producers (Stormtrooper Rolf). A BFA-trained graphic BENJAMIN LOVE
designer (from Wash U!), Michael has worked (A Leather Apron) After
simultaneously as an actor/designer for 20+ years in calling St. Louis home
NYC. Thanks to CGF and his spectacular spouse, Ruth. for his past four years
of college, Benjamin
JONEAL JOPLIN is extremely grateful
(Stephen Hopkins) This to be making his Muny
is Jop’s 67th show at The debut in 1776!  Favorite
Muny, beginning in 1976 credits include: Falsettos
with the production of (Whizzer), Mamma Mia! (Sky, Grandstreet Theatre);
1776 and most recently Hamlet (Lucianus, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis),
as Captain Smith in Love’s Labour’s Lost (The King), Next Fall (Luke, Webster
Titanic (2010). Muny Conservatory). Ben would like to thank Michael Baxter,
favorites: My Fair Lady the creative/production staff, Jen Wygant, WebCo ‘19, his
(Alfred Doolittle), Brigadoon (Mr. Lundie), Hello, Dolly! professors and his family for their diligence, support and
(Horace Vandergelder), 1776 (John Hancock), Fiddler inspiration.  BFA Musical Theatre, Webster Conservatory.
on the Roof (Lazar Wolf) and Guys and Dolls (Arvide
Abernathy). Jop has received Kevin Kline, Theater Circle @benjaminblove,
and Cincinnati Entertainment awards for acting, and benjaminblove.com
lifetime achievement awards from Arts & Education, Arts
for Life, Insight Theatre, City of Webster Groves and The LARRY MABREY (Lewis
Elijah P. Lovejoy Society. He is a proud member of Actors’ Morris) is thrilled to
Equity (50 years), a proud resident of St. Louis (47 years), appear in 1776. Previous
the proud husband of Jane (56 years) and proud father of Muny: Annie, Oliver!; An
Jennifer and Jared (46 and 41 years). Evening with the Stars.
NY: Ten Little Indians

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(All Souls Players), Closer Than Ever, Theo Tallis, Tailor  Summer Musicals, Kansas City Starlight, and locally
(Music Theatre Workshop), Faust In Vitro (La MaMa with Stages St. Louis, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis,
Experimental Theatre). Chicago: Forever Plaid (Royal Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, The Black Rep, Westport
George), The Music Man (Lincolnshire). St. Louis: Playhouse and Opera Theatre of St. Louis. He has also
Closer Than Ever, The Good Doctor, Love Letters enjoyed working with the Variety Theatre in several
(Avalon), Big River (Mark Twain), 1776 (Witherspoon), productions, most recently The Wizard of Oz. Upcoming:
A Little Night Music (Lindquist), The Secret Garden (Lt. Man of La Mancha (Stages St. Louis). 2019 is his
Wright), My One and Only (Rev. Montgomery), The Sound 41st year in professional theatre beginning with 1776
of Music and My Fair Lady  (Stages St. Louis). Circle at Summerstage in 1979.  Rich proudly dedicates
Mirror Transformation, Smoke on the Mountain. this season of musical theatre to his wonderful
Directing: The Insane Sisters (Bluff City Theatre), grandchildren, Dylan, Drew, Rhyan and Alexander. 
The Good Doctor, An O. Henry Christmas, Boston
Marriage, Little Bosnia (Avalon), Bedroom Farce and ALEX PRAKKEN (Courier)
Never Too Late. Thanks to Rob, Mike and Michael for is thrilled to be returning
the opportunity to return to the Muny stage, where his to The Muny after most
professional career began over 30 years ago.  recently appearing
  as Marius in Les
Misérables in 2013, as
BEN NORDSTROM well as countless shows
(Dr. Josiah Bartlett) is as a Muny Kid and
pleased to return to The Teen. Tour: Newsies 
Muny. Previous Muny (Oscar/Jack and Davey u/s). Favorite regional: Newsies
work includes Meet Me (Jack, La Mirada), Grease (Roger, Pittsburgh Civic Light
In St. Louis, Jersey Boys, Opera), Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus, Connecticut
An Evening with the Rep), South Pacific (Cable, Olney Theatre). New York
Stars, The Music Man, Concerts: Gutenberg the Musical! (Bud, Green Room
Mamma Mia! and Billy 42), 1776 (Courier, 54 Below). Training: BFA from
Elliot. In and around St. Louis, Ben has been seen at The University of Michigan, LAMDA. This one is for Mom.
Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (Evita, Hamlet, Macbeth, @alprakken
[title of show], Urinetown, etc.), Shakespeare Festival
St. Louis (Into the Breeches), Arrow Rock Lyceum, New MICHAEL JAMES
Jewish, Stages St. Louis, HotCity and more. Outside REED (John Hancock) is
of St. Louis, Ben has appeared at Berkshire Theatre delighted to return to
Festival, Alley Theatre, Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes The Muny! Previous
Theater Festival, Arvada Center, Theatre Raleigh and appearances include:
off-Broadway. Many thanks to St. Louis audiences who Gypsy, The Music
support the work! BFA, Webster Conservatory. Man, Fiddler on the
Proud member AEA. Love to Sam! Roof, The Buddy Holly
Story, Tarzan, South
RICH PISARKIEWICZ Pacific, The King and I and West Side Story. Repertory
(Painter) Muny 101 marks Theatre of St. Louis: most recently A Doll’s House, Part
Rich’s 38th season on the 2; Oslo, Hamlet, and A Christmas Carol. Shakespeare
Muny boards, appearing Festival St Louis: over 10 productions, including Love’s
in over 80 productions, Labour’s Lost, Romeo and Juliet and The Winter’s
including last season’s Tale. New York: La Bête (Broadway), King Lear
An Evening with the (Roundabout), Amphitryon (Classic Stage Co.) and
Stars and Annie. He A Forest in Arden (New York Theatre Workshop).
has appeared regionally Regional: Old Globe, Pasadena Playhouse, Alley
with The Fox Theatres (Atlanta and St. Louis), Dallas

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Theatre, American Conservatory Theater, Paper Mill High School. After earning an undergraduate degree in
Playhouse, South Coast Rep. Selected TV: Numb3rs, history, at New York University, he later did graduate
24, JAG, Six Feet Under, The Shield, The King of work in history at Cornell University. He appeared as an
Queens, That ‘70s Show and Chicago PD. Graduate actor in My Sister Eileen and the Broadway revue Pins
of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London. and Needles. He began working as a pianist, playing for
michaeljamesreed.com performers Lisa Kirk, Eddie Fisher and Mindy Carson.
Later, he played in the bands of Tommy Dorsey, Benny
GREG RODERICK  Goodman and Louis Armstrong. In the late 1950s, he
(Roger Sherman) Though began writing popular music, including the hit songs
a New Yorker now for “Broken-Hearted Melody” (lyrics by Hal David), “See You
25 years, Greg grew up in September” (music and lyrics co-written by Sid Wayne)
seeing Muny productions and “Wonderful, Wonderful” (lyrics by Ben Raleigh).
as a native Missourian. 1776 (for which he won a 1969 Tony Award) was his only
Broadway: South Broadway score.
Pacific (Lincoln
Center). Tours: South PETER STONE (Book) One of the most accomplished
Pacific, Parade (directed by Harold Prince), The Sound Broadway bookwriters, Stone graduated from Bard College
of Music. Greg worked with Steve Martin and Edie and earned an MFA from the Yale School of Drama. He
Brickell on their world premiere of Bright Star (The began writing for CBS Radio and soon moved to writing
Old Globe Theatre), 1776 (Goodspeed Opera House) for television, including the shows Studio One, The
and South Pacific (The Muny, 2013). Greg is also a film Defenders (for which he won an Emmy Award), Asphalt
producer and editor and is part of a film production Jungle and Espionage. He has written the plays Friend
company: On The Rocks Films. Many thanks to our of the Family and Full Circle. In addition to 1776, his
director, Rob Ruggiero and to The Muny. AEA member. Broadway bookwriting credits include the musicals Kean,
Twitter @gregrodericknyc, Instagram @gregroderick, Skyscraper, Two by Two, Sugar, Woman of the Year (for
ontherocksfilms.com which he won a 1981 Tony Award), My One and Only,
Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies (1991 Tony Award
JERRY VOGEL for Best Musical). Stone also wrote the screenplay for
(Rev. John Witherspoon) the film version of 1776. His other screenplays include:
Muny credits: Pirates!; Charade, Father Goose (for which he won a 1964 Academy
Shrek the Musical, Award), Mirage, Arabesque, Sweet Charity, The Taking of
Fiddler on the Roof, All Pelham 1-2-3 and Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?
Shook Up, Guys and
Dolls. Recent credits: ROB RUGGIERO (Director) is thrilled to be returning
Oslo (Repertory Theatre of once again for The Muny’s 101st season. Last year,
St. Louis), A Midsummer he directed Gypsy (starring Beth Leavel), as well as
Night’s Dream (Shakespeare Festival St. Louis), Time past productions of The Music Man, Oklahoma!; Hello,
Stands Still (New Jewish Theatre), A Tree, Falling Dolly!; South Pacific and The King and I. He has also
(Upstream Theater). Other regional credits: The Black directed many award-winning productions at The
Rep, Insight Theatre, Mustard Seed, The Actor’s Studio, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, including Follies, Sunday
Cincinnati Playhouse, Great Lakes Theater, The New in the Park with George and the recent production
Theatre, Historyonics, Theatre Project Company and of Evita. Broadway: High and Looped. Off-Broadway he
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. Jerry also made his feature conceived and directed Make Me a Song (Drama Desk
film debut in the Oscar-nominated film, Up in the Air. A and Outer Critics Circle nominations). Rob also recently
proud member of AEA since 1984. directed Oliver!, his 11th collaboration with Goodspeed
Musicals, with whom he also adapted and directed a new
SHERMAN EDWARDS (Music and Lyrics) was born in version of Show Boat.  He is the Producing Artistic Director
New York and taught American history at James Monroe for TheaterWorks in Hartford, Connecticut.

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ENRIQUE BROWN (Choreographer) is thrilled to be at Pace University and recently co-authored the book
back at The Muny choreographing this production of Ethnography-by-Design (Bloomsbury) with Christine
1776!  Enrique is a theatrical director, choreographer, Hegel and George E. Marcus.
performer, educator and producer. Direction/
Choreography: The Temple of Souls (NY Musical Festival ALEJO VIETTI (Costume Designer) Muny: Holiday Inn.
Outstanding Choreography nomination), Oklahoma! Broadway: Allegiance (Drama Desk nomination),
(Associate/1st national tour, The Muny/Ogunquit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Olivier nomination,
Playhouse); Pippin, In the Heights (NYU Tisch), The Little West End, Japan, Australia, UK and U.S. tours); Irving
Mermaid, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Seven Brides for Berlin’s Holiday Inn. Off-Broadway: Roundabout Theatre,
Seven Brothers, Merrily Mannerly: A Magnificent New Manhattan Theatre Club, Atlantic Theatre, Primary
Musical (STONC Workshop, NY/CT readings); Petunia: Stages, MCC, The New Group, Irish Rep, Cherry Lane,
A New Musical (NY International Fringe Festival); The Rattlestick, Soho Rep, Radio City Music Hall and City
Rockford Peaches (NY reading), The Awakening of Angel Center Encores! Selected regional: La Jolla Playhouse,
DeLuna (NY reading), The Music Man, Song and Dance. Arena Stage, Hartford Stage Company, Long Wharf,
Enrique is also currently a professor of Musical Theatre Colorado Ballet, Shakespeare Theatre DC, Guthrie,
Dance at the Manhattan School of Music in New York Williamstown Theatre Festival, Repertory Theatre of
City. Upcoming: Oswald (Broadway Lab/Producer). St. Louis, Goodspeed, The 5th Avenue. International:
Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame (Japan, Germany),
JAMES MOORE (Music Director/Conductor) is proud to Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Donetsk Opera (Ukraine).
be The Charles W. & Janet T. Mueller Conductor. The Selected Opera: Lyric Opera of Chicago, New York
Muny: Gypsy, The Music Man, Irving Berlin’s Holiday City Opera, Minnesota Opera, Wolf Trap. Other:
Inn, Hello, Dolly!; West Side Story, Meet Me In St. Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey. 2010 TDF/Irene
Louis, The Producers. Broadway: Miss Saigon, On Sharaff Young Master Award recipient.
the Town, Gigi, Follies, South Pacific, Ragtime, Steel Instagram: alejo_vietti_costume_design
Pier, Company. National tours: The Producers, Kiss Me,
Kate; Crazy for You, And the World Goes ‘Round. The JOHN LASITER (Lighting Designer) Muny: Jerome Robbins’
Kennedy Center: The Music Man starring Norm Broadway (2018), Gypsy (2018), All Shook Up (2017),
Lewis and Jessie Mueller, Camelot starring Brian Newsies (2017), The Music Man (2016), The Wizard of
Stokes Mitchell, My Fair  Lady starring Jonathan Oz (2016), My Fair Lady (2015), Oklahoma! (2015); Billy
Pryce, Mame starring Christine Baranski. Mr. Moore Elliot (2014), Hello, Dolly! (2014); South Pacific (2013),
serves as music supervisor for the United States The King and I (2012). Regional: Actors Theatre of
touring productions of Les Misérables and Miss Louisville, Arena Stage, Arizona Repertory Theatre, Asolo
Saigon. Upcoming: Stephen Sondheim’s Road Show Repertory Theatre, Baltimore Center Stage, Cincinnati
(Encores! Off-Center) Titanic (Broadway revival). Playhouse, Cleveland Play House, Dallas Theater
Education: Master and Bachelor degrees from the Center, Florida Stage, George Street Playhouse, Geva
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Theatre Center, Goodspeed Musicals, Hartford Stage,
Milwaukee Repertory Theater, New Mexico Repertory
LUKE CANTARELLA (Scenic Designer) is thrilled to return Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, Pioneer
to The Muny where his previous credits include Gypsy Theatre Company, Pittsburgh Public Theater, South Coast
and All Shook Up. He’s been honored to win the Repertory, Syracuse Stage, The Repertory Theatre of St.
St. Louis Theater Circle award twice for Follies and Louis, Virginia Stage Company. For more information, visit
last year’s Evita, both at The Repertory Theatre of St. johnlasiter.com
Louis. Other Regional: American Repertory Theatre,
Yale Repertory Theatre, Seattle Rep, Asolo Rep, JOHN SHIVERS (Sound Designer) Credits: Pretty Woman,
Goodspeed Musicals, Cleveland Play House, Pittsburgh Beauty and the Beast 25th Anniversary Edition, Cirque
Public and many others. Current projects include The du Soleil’s Paramour, The Muny 2015–2019 seasons,
Plot Against America (HBO) and Our Town. Luke is Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Award), Hugh Jackman: Back on
an Associate Professor of Film and Screen Studies Broadway; Bonnie & Clyde, Sister Act, 9 to 5, Cat on a
Hot Tin Roof, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, In My Life and
Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays. International: The Secret,



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Tarzan, Das Wunder von Bern, The Lion King (Shanghai, Comet of 1812; Sweat, Oh, Hello; The Heidi Chronicles,
Singapore). Regional: Rock of Ages, The Heart of Rock On the Town, A Night with Janis Joplin, Vanya and Sonia
& Roll, Moonshine, Harmony, The Nutty Professor, Tales and Masha and Spike, American Idiot, Irena’s Vow. Off-
of the City, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods. He’s enjoyed Broadway/Regional: The Public Theater, Roundabout
collaborations with Savion Glover, Dionne Warwick, Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, Dallas Theater Center,
Burt Bacharach, Gregory Hines and engineering at La Jolla Playhouse, The Signature Theatres (NY and VA).
Electric Lady Studios. John’s proudest production, Leah holds a BFA from the University of Cincinnati’s
however, is his gem of a daughter, Ruby. CCM in theatre design and production/makeup and
wig design.
DAVID PATRIDGE (Sound Designer) Broadway: Holler
If Ya Hear Me, Soul Doctor. US tours: Flashdance, TELSEY + COMPANY (Casting) Broadway/Tours:
Mamma Mia!; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Beetlejuice, Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus,
Dreamcoat. Regional: Rock of Ages, 42nd Street, Oklahoma!; Be More Chill, Network, The Cher Show,
The Heart of Rock & Roll, The Muny 2015–2019 The Prom, Pretty Woman, My Fair Lady, Mean Girls,
seasons, First Wives Club, Harmony, The Nutty Frozen, Come From Away, Waitress, Hamilton, Wicked,
Professor, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods, Sammy, Hello, Dolly!; Anastasia, Charlie and the Chocolate
Ace, Beauty and the Beast, Singin’ in the Rain; Factory. Off-Broadway: Atlantic Theater Company,
Sweeney Todd, Miss Saigon. International: Das Wunder Classic Stage Company, MCC Theater, Park Avenue
von Bern. Associate Sound Design: Pretty Woman, Armory, St. Ann’s Warehouse, Second Stage Theater.
Paramour, Kinky Boots, Hugh Jackman: Back on Film: Mary Poppins Returns, Ben Is Back, The Greatest
Broadway, Leap of Faith, Bonnie & Clyde, We Will Showman, Into the Woods, Rachel Getting Married. TV:
Rock You, Sister Act, Come Fly Away, 9 to 5, The Little Tales of the City, Fosse/Verdon, NOS4A2, Rent, Murphy
Mermaid, Mamma Mia!; Tarzan, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Brown, This Is Us, House of Cards, NCIS: New Orleans,
and In My Life. One Day at a Time, commercials. telseyandco.com

GREG EMETAZ (Video Designer) is delighted to NANCY UFFNER (Production Stage Manager) is really
be returning to The Muny after designing Singin’ in the happy to be back at The Muny for her second summer.
Rain and The Wiz last summer. Other work includes: Thank you, Muny management! Nancy is a proud,
Bel Canto (Lyric Opera of Chicago, world premiere), long-time member of Actors’ Equity Association
Dolores Claiborne (San Francisco Opera), An American and leads the Stage Management Program at the
Solider, Shalimar, 27, Champion and The Golden Ticket University of Michigan. Regional: Weston Playhouse,
(Opera Theatre Saint Louis). He’s the director of feature Goodspeed Musicals, Music Theatre Wichita, University
film Camp Wedding, short films Bowes Academy (NC of Michigan Festival of New Works, Goodman Theatre,
Gay + Lesbian Film Fest Jury award), Spell Claire, Get Steppenwolf, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Chicago
the F K Outta Paris!; Death by Omelette (SNCF Prix Du Opera Theater, Virginia Stage Company, Baltimore’s
Polar Finalist) and web series Do it Yourselfie (iTVfest Center Stage, Granbury Opera House, Cherry County
Best Director award), co-directed with Amanda Playhouse. National tours: All Shook Up, Fame, Ken
DeSimone. He’s also created behind-the-scenes Hill’s Phantom of the Opera, South Pacific (with Robert
documentaries for Julie Taymor’s The Tempest, Spider- Goulet), Camelot (with Richard Harris). Other: various
Man: Turn Off the Dark and numerous productions at dance, music and corporate events. Unbelievably
Opera Theatre Saint Louis. blessed with amazing colleagues, alums, students,
family, husband Scott and daughters Kaley and Tessa.
LEAH J. LOUKAS (Wig Designer) Muny: The Wiz, Gypsy, Go Blue!
Singin’ in the Rain, Meet Me In St. Louis, Jesus Christ
Superstar, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Newsies, The ALISON KOCHMAN (Assistant Stage Manager) is
Music Man, 42nd Street, The Wizard of Oz, Irving thrilled to be back for her eighth Muny season as an
Berlin’s Holiday Inn, Hairspray, My Fair Lady. Broadway: assistant stage manager. A special thanks to Josh and
Hadestown, Escape to Margaritaville, Time and the her family for their constant encouragement and love.
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DORA JANE TRENBEATH (Assistant Stage Manager)   career highlights include: A Doll’s House: Part 2, The
is thrilled to be returning to The Muny for her second Humans, (2016 Tony Award, Best Play) Fun Home (2015
summer! Muny credits: Singin’ in the Rain, Annie and Tony Award, Best Musical; 2018 Olivier nominee, Best
Meet Me In St. Louis. After spending her summer in Musical), If/Then starring Idina Menzel, Bring It On:
Forest Park, Dora will be returning to her job as an The Musical (2013 Tony nomination for Best Musical),
assistant stage manager at the Repertory Theatre of Red (2010 Tony Award, Best Play), Legally Blonde the
St. Louis, where her credits include A Doll’s House: Part Musical (2011 Olivier Award, Best Musical), Thoroughly
2, Alabama Story and the regional premiere of The Play Modern Millie (2002 Tony Award, Best Musical), You’re
That Goes Wrong. Other favorite places to work include: a Good Man, Charlie Brown; The Seagull, Caroline, or
The New Jewish Theatre, Children’s Theatre Company, Change; One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Death
Grandstreet Theatre, Vital Theatre Company and Primary of a Salesman (1999 Tony Award). For the Independent
Stages. Dora is a very proud graduate of the Conservatory Presenters Network, he served as producer for the
of Theatre Arts at Webster University, where she earned Broadway productions of Spamalot (2005 Tony Award,
her BFA in Stage Management. Best Musical), Ragtime (revival) and The Color Purple.
All told, his productions have received more than 122
MIKE ISAACSON (Artistic Director & Executive Producer) is Tony Award nominations and 34 Tony Awards. Isaacson
honored to embark on his eighth season at The Muny, received the St. Louis Arts and Education Council’s
and he’s so grateful you are here. Mike is the third person Award for “Excellence in the Arts” and The Broadway
to hold the position in The Muny’s 101-year history, and League’s and Theatre Development Fund’s Commercial
he has produced 49 Muny productions. With Kristin Theater Institute Robert Whitehead Award for excellence
Caskey, Isaacson has produced more than 23 Broadway in producing. He has served on the board of governors
musicals and plays, national tours, off-Broadway and and executive committee of The Broadway League and
London productions. This season on Broadway, they received the Samuel J. L’Hommedieu Award. In 2016, he
co-produced the Tony-nominated Lanford Wilson’s received the Equality Award from the St. Louis Chapter
Burn This starring Adam Driver and Kerri Russell. Next of Human Rights Campaign. He’s honored to work with
season, they will be producing David Byrne’s American everyone on and off stage who helped create tonight’s
Utopia opening October 20 at The Hudson Theatre. Other performance, and thanks to his husband Joe. 

SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM

Each summer, The Muny proudly Accounting................................... Danyell Richardson, Hannah Zeiss
welcomes interns from colleges and Artistic Management.....................................................Caitlin McCoy
universities from around the U.S. Carpentry............................................................................. Ian Pratt
These students support and learn Directing...................................................................... Cameron King
from our creative, production and Lighting Design.........................................................Jessica Stevens
administrative teams. Muny internships Marketing......................................................................GeGe Pflager
are highly competitive, with hundreds of Master Electrician............................................................Benji Arrigo
applications for each position. Materials Coordination.............. Madison Trice Smith, Jarron Williams
Music Direction.....................................Jason Belanger, Cory Brodack
The Muny also has a year-round Photography............................................................ Cameron Morrow
partnership with Webster University’s Production Management.................................................. Jacob Stahl
Conservatory of Theatre Arts, providing Production SM Team..........Ariel Dickerson, Jaclyn Kanter, Berrit Keller
learning opportunities for its production, Props.............................................................................. Dylan Norris
directing and stage management Scenic Design...............................................Kendrick Lawson-Knight
students, as well as master classes for Scenic Paint.................................................................... Brenna Birr
its Musical Theatre majors. The Muny/ Stage Management....... Emily Huber, Rayne O’Bryant, Angela Salazar
Webster Intensive provides an opportunity Video Design.....................................................................Sydney Dye
for high school students from around the Wardrobe..........................................................................Roger Teng
country to be in a Muny production and Wig.............................................................................. Erica Franklin
take courses for college credit.



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TELSEY + COMPANY

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

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

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

Associate Director MICHAEL FLING
Associate Lighting Designer SHELBY LOERA
Associate Sound Designers KEVIN KENNEDY, TRACY COWIT

Associate Video Designer MATTHEW YOUNG
Assistant Scenic Designer COLT FRANK
Assistant Costume Designer BROOKE HENDERSON
Assistant Video Designer KYLEE LOERA

Video Content Creator KATE DUCEY
Assistant Wig Designer REBECCA WALTON
Assistant Stage Managers ALISON KOCHMAN, DORA JANE TRENBEATH

FOH Audio Engineer DAVID PATRIDGE
Rehearsal Pianists RYAN CARPENTER, GAIL HINTZ
Hair/Makeup Supervisor KELLEY JORDAN

Sound equipment provided by:

MASQUE SOUND

Special thanks to:

LE SAUER MACHINE COMPANY

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.
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are created and maintained by members
of IATSE Local 805.

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HONORING THE LEGACY OF the campus and supporting
OUR YOUTH PERFORMERS the larger mission of The
Muny including its education
An Evening with the Stars 2018 initiatives. Within the
campaign A Million Little
Stars is an effort that honors
the legacy of the thousands
of youth performers who
have been on the Muny stage
over the last 100 years. Gifts
made through this effort
will support the endowment
portion of the Second
Century Campaign.

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OFFICERS

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

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

HONORARY LIFE DIRECTORS

Clarence C. Barksdale Samuel B. Hayes III J. Mark Lashly
Alice C. Behan Mary Lee M. Hermann Michael D. Latta
Van-Lear Black III Robert R. Hermann Ned O. Lemkemeier
Thomas H. Brouster, Sr. Douglas E. Hill James S. McDonnell III
Carole L. Buck William F. Holekamp Charles W. Mueller
James H. Buford Stephen G. Jansen E. C. Simmons III
August A. Busch III Bettie S. Johnson Donald M. Suggs
Parker B. Condie Stephen C. Jones
Donald G. Fassold Peter B. Krombach Thomas R. Voss
Earle H. Harbison, Jr. F. Mark Kuhlmann John K. Wallace, Jr.

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

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

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THE CRAWFORD TAYLOR EDUCATION INITIATIVE 47

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

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

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

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ACCESSIBILITY AT THE MUNY 49

For more than 100 years, the Muny has provided The Muny was proud to receive the Shine
facilities and productions that are accessible to all, The Light Award from Paraquad, the leading
regardless of physical or financial limitations. disability services provider in the St. Louis
region, for its accomplishments in providing
In addition to nearly 1,500 free seats nightly, The Muny provides: enhanced services and access for the disabled.

• Wheelchair assistance by our trained usher staff We express our sincere thanks to our partner,
• Two major parking areas for individuals with disabilities Ascension, for its valuable support as our Official
• Accessible restrooms and water fountains Access Services Sponsor.
• Braille menus at all concession stands
• Sign language interpreted performances

(Signers: Daniel Betzler and Loretto Freeman)
• Assistive listening devices
• Audio-described performances (Describers provided by MindsEye)
• Wheelchair access to both our backstage tours and dining

in the Culver Pavilion

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

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

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

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