The Sound of Music

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

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THEATRE ETIQUETTE 7

A BIG MUNY THANK YOU!

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

Please Do Not Use Your
Cell Phone and Electronic Devices

During the Performance.

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

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

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

• Please avoid singing along with the show.

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

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



103RD SE A S O N • SEC O ND PRO DU C TIO N • AUGUST 3 – 9 • 8:15PM 9

and

Dennis M. Reagan Mike Isaacson

President & Artistic Director &
Chief Executive Officer Executive Producer

Starring

Kate Rockwell Michael Hayden
Bryonha Marie Parham Jenny Powers John Scherer

Elizabeth Teeter Andrew Alstat

Music by Lyrics by
Richard Rodgers Oscar Hammerstein II

Book by
Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse

Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp

– Also Starring–

Leah Berry David Hess Michael James Reed April Strelinger Jerry Vogel
Jillian Depke Parker Dzuba Abby Hogan Amelie Lock
Kate Scarlett Kappel Victor de Paula Rocha

Scenic Design Costume Design Lighting Design Sound Design
Paige Hathaway Tristan Raines Shelby Loera John Shivers & David Patridge
Video Design Casting Production Stage Manager
Caite Hevner Wig Design
Kaitie Adams The Telsey Office Nancy Uffner
Rachel Hoffman, CSA

Music Direction by

Ben Whiteley

Choreography by

Beth Crandall

Direction by

Matt Kunkel

Artistic Director & Executive Producer

Mike Isaacson

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MIKE’S NOTES 11

The return of The Sound of Music to The Muny feels like a joyous, long-awaited homecoming, one
that reminds me of watching all those families reunite at Lambert over the holidays. Given what
we’ve all been through in the past 16 months, could there be a better moment for us to revisit
this powerful story of love, faith, family and courage? The members of the von Trapp family have
come home to The Muny right when we need them most.

How beloved is this show in St. Louis? This is our 11th Muny production in 57 years. After
opening on Broadway in 1959, The Sound of Music first played The Muny in 1964, and the show
ran for three sold-out weeks. It returned four years later, in 1968, for two sold-out weeks. By
then, the 1965 film was a world-wide phenomenon, breaking Gone with the Wind’s box office
records and winning five Oscars, including Best Picture.

In St. Louis, the film ran for 83 consecutive weeks at Powell Hall; it was the last movie on the
marquee before Powell transformed into the sumptuous home for our Saint Louis Symphony
Orchestra. After 1968, The Sound of Music became a Muny regular, onstage every five or so years.

So, in 2021, “how do you solve a problem like Maria?” Handed those memorable lyrics and that
rich history, that legacy, how do we honor not just this musical but make it truly wonderful all
over again? My goal for you, every time you see a beloved, classic show on our stage, is that you
are not simply seeing “museum theatre.” We don’t just pull it all out from storage and slap it
together. With a show that’s been such a part of our lives and our culture, we have the obligation
to create a production that does more than remind you of the past. The 2021 Sound of Music
should renew your love for this show, give it fresh energy. This should feel like a fabulous date
night for a long-married couple—a night when they glimpse, with a thrill, a stranger they could
fall in love with all over again. And for the several thousand in the audience who have never seen
the show, this needs to be a first date they will remember.

In 2018, Ted Chapin, formerly of the Rodgers & Hammerstein organization and a long, great
friend to The Muny, let me know that The Muny could, at last, again produce The Sound of Music
in 2020. I immediately knew which director could “solve the problem,” looking at the show with
new eyes, directing it with his usual ingenuity, but also understanding what The Sound of Music
already means to Muny-goers.

In 2014, Matt Kunkel was a student intern in our directing program, and his insight, passion,
and dedication wowed every director he served—and everyone else backstage. Over the past
seven years, Matt has deepened his already vast knowledge of musical theatre and developed
and refined his distinctive talent. He directed our epic 100th anniversary gala for us. And he
adores The Sound of Music. With music director Ben Whiteley and
choreographer Beth Crandall (another Muny talent who worked her way
up the ranks), we had our dream team.

Tonight, the hills—and the park—will come alive with the sound of
music. Again, and for the first time.

Mike Isaacson
Artistic Director & Executive Producer

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Welcome to Forest Park and The Muny’s production of The Sound
of Music. Or perhaps I should say welcome back to Forest Park and
The Muny. Like you, I’m very excited to once again have a summer
of wonderful shows at this historic St. Louis treasure.

Tonight’s show is a timeless classic that touches on a number of
themes: hope, compassion, determination and love, to name a few.
It’s also a story about the importance of family, and that’s a theme
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Like our firm, which has been based in St. Louis since its founding in
1922, The Muny is a part of the fabric of our region. We’re grateful
for the opportunity to play our role in bringing tonight’s production
to life.

Thank you for your own support for The Muny. We’re glad
you’re here.

Enjoy the show!

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Managing Partner CEA-12036-B EXP 01 JULY 2023
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In advance of President and CEO Denny Reagan’s
December retirement, and to honor his incredible
legacy, we are proud to announce the:

Denny Reagan

Endowed Fund

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

“

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

DENNY REAGAN

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

•••

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

MUSICAL NUMBERS 15

ACT I



SCENE 1 A MOUNTAINSIDE NEAR NONNBERG ABBEY

The Sound of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria

SCENE 2 THE OFFICE OF THE MOTHER ABBESS, THE NEXT MORNING

Maria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sister Berthe, Sister Sophia, Sister Margaretta and Mother Abbess

My Favorite Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria and Mother Abbess

I Have Confidence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria

SCENE 3 THE LIVING ROOM OF THE TRAPP VILLA, THAT AFTERNOON

Do-Re-Mi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria and the Children

SCENE 4 THE TERRACE OF THE TRAPP VILLA, THAT EVENING

Sixteen Going On Seventeen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rolf and Liesl

SCENE 5 MARIA’S BEDROOM, LATER THAT EVENING

The Lonely Goatherd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria and the Children

SCENE 6 THE TERRACE OF THE TRAPP VILLA, SIX WEEKS LATER

How Can Love Survive?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Max and Elsa

The Sound of Music (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Children and Captain von Trapp

SCENE 7 A BEDROOM OF THE TRAPP VILLA, ONE WEEK LATER



SCENE 8 THE LIVING ROOM, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING

So Long, Farewell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Children

SCENE 9 A CORRIDOR IN THE ABBEY, THREE DAYS LATER

Morning Hymn.....................................................................The Nuns

SCENE 10 THE OFFICE OF THE MOTHER ABBESS, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING

Climb Ev’ry Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mother Abbess



ACT II

Entr’acte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orchestra

SCENE 1 THE TERRACE OF THE TRAPP VILLA, THE SAME DAY

The Lonely Goatherd (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Max and the Children
My Favorite Things (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Children and Maria
No Way To Stop It. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elsa, Max and Captain von Trapp
SCENE 2 Something Good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria and Captain von Trapp
SCENE 3
THE OFFICE OF THE MOTHER ABBESS, TWO WEEKS LATER

SCENE 4 THE CATHEDRAL AT NONNBERG ABBEY, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING

SCENE 5 The Wedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Nuns
Something Good (Reprise.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria and Captain von Trapp

THE LIVING ROOM OF THE TRAPP VILLA, ONE MONTH LATER
SCENE 6
Sixteen Going On Seventeen (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria and Liesl

THE CONCERT HALL STAGE, KALTZBERG FESTIVAL, THREE DAYS LATER

Do-Re-Mi (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria, Captain von Trapp and the Children
Edelweiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Captain von Trapp, Maria and the Children
So Long, Farewell (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria, Captain von Trapp and the Children

THE GRAVEYARD OF THE ABBEY, THAT NIGHT

Finale Ultimo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Company

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CAST 17

(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

Maria Rainer K ATE ROCKWELL
The Mother Abbess BRYONHA MARIE PARHAM
Sister Berthe, Mistress of Novices ANDRE A JONES -SOJOL A
Sister Margaretta, Mistress of Postulants LE AH BERRY

Sister Sophia BE TH KIRKPATRICK
Captain Georg von Trapp MICH A EL H AY DEN

Franz, the Butler DAVID HESS
Frau Schmidt, the Housekeeper APRIL STRELINGER
Children of Captain von Trapp:

Liesl ELIZ ABE TH TEE TER
Friedrich VICTOR DE PAUL A RO CHA

Louisa AMELIE LOCK
Kurt PARKER DZUBA

Brigitta JILLIAN DEPKE
Marta ABBY HOGAN
Gretl K ATE SCARLE T T K APPEL

Rolf Gruber ANDREW ALSTAT
Elsa Schraeder JENNY POWERS
Max Detweiler JOHN SCHERER

Herr Zeller MICHAEL JAMES REED
Baron Elberfeld JERRY VOGEL
Admiral von Schreiber/Priest JERRY VOGEL
A New Postulant TA’NIK A GIBSON
The Trio of the Saengerbund of Herwegen EMM A G A S SE T T, TA’NIK A GIB S ON,

TAYLOR TVETEN
Fraulein Schweiger JULIE HANSON
Lieutenant’s Voice MICH A EL JA MES REED

Neighbors of Captain von Trapp, Nuns, Novices, Postulants and Contestants at the Festival Concert
NATE GARNER, EMMA GASSETT, TA’NIKA GIBSON, JULIE HANSON,
ANDREA JONES-SOJOLA, BETH KIRKPATRICK, DEBBY LENNON,

ERIC JON MAHLUM, TAYLOR TVETEN, LEANN SCHUERING, BLAKELY SLAYBAUGH

UNDERSTUDIES
For Maria Rainer BERKLE A GOING
For Captain Georg von Trapp MICH A EL JA MES REED
For Gretl MADISON GEIGER

Dance Captain EMMA GASSETT

ENSEMBLE
Nate Garner, Emma Gassett, Ta’Nika Gibson, Julie Hanson, Andrea Jones-Sojola,
Beth Kirkpatrick, Debby Lennon, Eric Jon Mahlum, Leann Schuering, Blakely Slaybaugh, Taylor Tveten

YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Kaley Bender, Audrey Beyersdorfer, Jack Deters, Alex Eichholz, Hallie Fisher, Caleb Garrett, Caroline Geringer, Julia Hartweger,

Cole Joyce, London Kimble, Bridget Moehlman, Catherine Phillips, Fiona Scott, Noah Van Ess, Sarah Wilkinson

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



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KATE ROCKWELL Encores!), Candide (Carnegie Hall), Ragtime (Lincoln
(Maria Rainer) is thrilled Center). National tour: Falsettos. World premieres: Dave
to be back at The Muny! (Arena Stage), Prince of Broadway (Tokyo Theatre Orb).
Previous Muny credits Concert: New York Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony,
include Beauty and the Philadelphia Orchestra (Bernstein’s Mass), Kansas
Beast (Belle) and Tarzan City Symphony, 92nd Street Y Lyrics & Lyricists series.
(Jane). On Broadway, Regional: The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess (American
she recently starred as Repertory Theater), Ragtime (Kennedy Center), The
the original Karen Smith Civil War (NETworks), Hair (Sacramento Music Circus),
in Mean Girls: The Musical (Drama Desk nomination). Dreamgirls (Effie, North Shore), Little Shop of Horrors
Her previous Broadway dumb blondes include (Berkshire Theatre Group) and many more! Television:
originating the role of Skylar in Bring It On: The Musical, The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!; Madam Secretary,
Rock of Ages, Hair and Legally Blonde. She’s been seen Live from Lincoln Center: Sweeney Todd in Concert
recently as Nina Bennett on Fox’s Almost Family, High (Beggar Woman) and Show Boat in Concert, 66th and 68th
Maintenance, Deadbeat and Sex and the City: The Annual Tony Awards, The Today Show.
Movie. Upcoming: Harlem on Amazon. She released Twitter/IG: @BryonhaMarie
her debut solo album, Back To My Roots, in 2018 on
Broadway Records, and has performed her solo concert JENNY POWERS (Elsa
by the same name at Birdland Jazz Club, City Winery Schraeder) is thrilled to be
and other venues in NYC. She is a WSET-certified wine back at The Muny where
lover and has the two cutest dogs on the planet.  her credits include 1776
(Abigail Adams, 2019), Jerome
MICHAEL HAYDEN Robbins’ Broadway (Monotony
(Captain Georg von Singer/Hildy, 2018), Mamma
Trapp) Broadway: All My Mia! (Tanya, 2016), The
Sons, Festen, Henry IV, Addams Family (Morticia
Judgement at Nuremberg Addams, 2014), Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins, 2013),
(Tony nomination), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Milly, 2011), Camelot
Cabaret, Carousel. (Guenevere, 2009) and Oliver! (Nancy, 2006). Broadway:
Off-Broadway: The Lady Rizzo in Grease and Meg in Little Women. Theatre
from Dubuque, Measure highlights: Marie Dancing Still (5th Avenue Theatre), Lois
for Measure, Dessa Rose, Far East. London: Cabaret, Lane in It’s a Bird...It’s a Plane...It’s Superman (NY City
Carousel (Olivier nomination). Regional: Much Ado Center Encores!), Donnybrook! (Irish Rep, Drama Desk
About Nothing, The Winter’s Tale, Henry V, Richard nomination); Dangerous Beauty (Pasadena Playhouse),
II, Merrily We Roll Along. Film: Patient 001, Charming Happiness (Lincoln Center), Secondhand Lions (5th
Billy (American Film Institute Best Actor Award). TV: Avenue) and Little Dancer (Kennedy Center). TV: The
Evil, Elementary, Chicago Fire, Law & Order, FBI: Most Mysteries of Laura, Blue Bloods, Power, The Good Wife,
Wanted and Murder One. Mercy, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Nurse Jackie, All My
Children. She is also the co-founder of The Link Theatre
BRYONHA MARIE Company. www.thelinktheatre.org; www.jennypowers.me
PARHAM (The Mother
Abbess) is thrilled to be JOHN SCHERER (Max
making her Muny debut in Detweiler) has appeared
her home state! Broadway: at The Muny in Cinderella,
Prince of Broadway, The Kinky Boots, Annie, Young
Book of Mormon, After Frankenstein, The Buddy
Midnight, The Gershwin’s Holly Story, The Addams
Porgy and Bess, Ragtime. Family, Spamalot and
Off- Broadway/NY: Promenade (NY City Center Mame. He has appeared



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on Broadway in LoveMusik, By Jeeves and Sunset in Footloose. Recent credits: The Rocky Horror Show
Boulevard. Off-Broadway credits include Dames at Sea, (Rocky) and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Frederick)
Olympus on My Mind and Preppies. Other NY credits for CCM, Newsies (Albert, Wagon Wheel Center for the
include The Most Happy Fella (NY City Opera) and Out Arts), Legally Blonde (Emmett) and Anything Goes (Billy
of This World (NY City Center Encores!). He has toured Crocker) for McLeod Summer Playhouse. @a_alstat
nationally in 42nd Street, Cats, Mame, Hello, Dolly! and @andrewalstat_photography
White Christmas. His regional credits include Arena
Stage, Goodman Theatre, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, LEAH BERRY (Sister
Kennedy Center, Goodspeed Opera House, Paper Mill Margaretta) is overjoyed
Playhouse and many others. Television credits include to return to the Muny
Blue Bloods, The Shield, Crossing Jordan, Law & Order stage in The Sound of
(SVU and CI) and Titus. He is originally from Buffalo, NY Music. Thank you to the
and is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. incredible Muny team
for all their hard work
ELIZABETH TEETER (Liesl in making this season
von Trapp) is thrilled to a reality! Past Muny
return to the Muny stage productions include Meet Me In St Louis, My Fair Lady,
after last being seen South Pacific and an appearance as Glinda the Good
off-Broadway as Lily in Witch in The Wizard of Oz. Other favorite roles include
The Secret Life of Bees Nellie in South Pacific (Stages St. Louis), Eliza Doolittle
(Atlantic Theatre Company). in My Fair Lady (Ozark Actors Theatre), Sister Mary
Broadway: Betty in The Robert in Sister Act (Stages St. Louis), Marian in The
Crucible, Young Elizabeth in Music Man and Maria in The Sound of Music (both
The Audience, starring Helen Mirren; and Jane Banks for The Little Theatre on the Square). Based in Saint
in the closing company of Mary Poppins. Other NYC Louis and proud momma of two, she is frequently seen
credits include workshops with Kathleen Marshall, dashing after neighborhood garbage trucks with an
Anne Kauffman, Leigh Silverman, Rachel Brosnahan exuberant son in tow! Love and gratitude to my husband
and more. Regional: The Muny, Repertory Theatre of for guiding us through the madness.
St. Louis, Opera Theatre St. Louis, Tennessee Williams
Festival, Variety Theatre. TV/Film: Leaving (short film), DAVID HESS (Franz)
The Last O.G. (TBS). You can also see her this August Broadway: Sunset Boulevard
as Laura in The Glass Menagerie with the Tennessee (Jonesy, u/s Max), Sweeney
Williams Festival. Eleven years ago, she played one Todd (standby Sweeney
of the tiniest von Trapp children at The Muny and is Todd/Judge Turpin), Annie
honored for this full circle moment. Special thanks Get Your Gun (standby
to Lisa Campbell Albert for her vocal guidance and to Frank Butler/Buffalo
Katie Britton at Buchwald. @elizabethteeterofficial Bill). National tours: The
Bridges of Madison County
ANDREW ALSTAT (Rolf (Charlie), Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd), Ragtime
Gruber) is thrilled to be (Admiral Peary/Charles Whitman). Carnegie Hall/
returning to The Muny Royal Albert Hall: Kristina (Daniel). Lincoln Center:
for his second season! Dessa Rose (Bertie). Off-Broadway: Prodigal, Love in a
Originally from Pomona, Thirsty Land. Regional: Shenandoah (Charlie Anderson,
Illinois, Andrew is a Jefferson Award for Best Actor), Jane Eyre (Rochester,
recent graduate of the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle and Dean
University of Cincinnati Goodman Choice Awards for Best Actor), Guys and
College-Conservatory of Dolls (Sky Masterson, Marlowe Award for Best Actor),
Music, where he received his BFA in Musical Theatre. Grand Hotel (Baron, Barrymore nominee), Sweet Charity
He was last seen on the Muny stage as Chuck Cranston (Vittorio Vidal, B. Iden Payne nominee). Film: New York

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Crossing, Tennessee Nights. TV: Madam Secretary, JERRY VOGEL
The Americans, Elementary, Power, The Good Wife, (Admiral von
Royal Pains. Toured Europe and South Africa for the Schreiber/Priest/
Travel Channel’s Fantasy Rails for Millionaires. Baron Elberfeld) Muny
www.DavidHess.info credits: Pirates!, Shrek
The Musical, Fiddler on
MICHAEL JAMES the Roof, All Shook Up,
REED (Herr Zeller/ Guys and Dolls, 1776
Captian Georg von and Footloose. Recent credits: Oslo (Repertory
Trapp understudy) is Theatre of St. Louis), A Midsummer Night’s Dream
delighted his return to (St. Louis Shakespeare Festival), Time Stands Still
theatre is with The Muny! (New Jewish Theatre), A Tree, Falling (Upstream
Favorites from his 10 Theatre). Other regional credits: The Black Rep,
previous appearances Insight Theatre, Mustard Seed Theatre, The Actors
include 1776, Paint Your Studio, Cincinnati Playhouse, Great Lakes Theater,
Wagon, South Pacific, Tarzan, West Side Story and The New Theatre, Historyonics, Theatre Project
Fiddler on the Roof. Local audiences have seen him Company and Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. Jerry
frequently at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (over also made his feature film debut in the Oscar-
15 productions including Pride and Prejudice, A nominated Up in the Air.
Doll’s House Part 2 and Oslo) and with St. Louis A proud member of AEA since 1984.
Shakespeare Festival (over 10 appearances including
Love’s Labour’s Lost and Romeo and Juliet). New JILLIAN DEPKE
York: La Bête (Broadway, original production), (Brigitta von Trapp) is
King Lear (Roundabout), Amphitryon (Classic Stage thrilled to be making
Company) and A Forest in Arden (New York Theatre her Muny debut, a
Workshop). Regional: Old Globe, Pasadena Playhouse, dream come true!
Alley Theatre, American Conservatory Theater, Paper Jillian has performed
Mill Playhouse, and South Coast Repertory. TV: with Spotlight
Numb3rs, JAG, 24, Six Feet Under, The Shield, King Productions, Shooting
of Queens, That ‘70s Show and Chicago P.D.; Michael Star Productions, Gateway Center for Performing
is a graduate of Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Arts, CBC High School and Arch City Kids Theater
London. More at www.michaeljamesreed.com Troupe. Favorite roles include Amaryllis (The Music
Man), Ghost of Christmas Past (A Christmas Carol),
APRIL STRELINGER Splasher (Newsies) and Nancy (A Christmas Story:
(Frau Schmidt) is The Musical). Special thanks to Mike, Michael,
overjoyed to be back on Matt, Tali and the Muny team for this amazing
stage after this past year opportunity. Grateful to Lisa Fahey, Ben Nordstrom
with her 10th Muny show. and everyone at PDC. Many thanks to my family,
Favorite roles on her friends and teachers for their support.
hometown stage: Ernestina
Money in Hello, Dolly!; PARKER DZUBA
Mrs. Mayor in Seussical (Kurt von Trapp) is
and Lucinda in Into the Woods. Off-Broadway and beyond excited to
regional roles: Kathy in The Last Five Years, Aldonza be returning to the
in Man of La Mancha, Shelly in Bat Boy and Dot in stage in The Sound
Sunday in the Park with George. RS and Bug, I love you of Music. Parker
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tour of Les Misérables as Gavroche. Special thanks KATE SCARLETT
to his amazing team Barry Kolker, Leorah Haberfield KAPPEL (Gretl von
and Amelia Demayo. Thank you to Telsey Casting and Trapp) is over the moon
everyone at The Muny for this opportunity. And the to make her Muny debut!
biggest thank you to his parents and family for always Kate is 9 years old and
supporting him and his dreams. is going to be in the
fourth grade at South
ABBY HOGAN (Marta City Catholic Academy in
von Trapp) is thrilled to St. Louis. She takes voice
be part of this legendary lessons with Mrs. Lisa Fahey and dance classes at
musical. Muny: Kinky Professional Dance Center, where she is a member
Boots, Matilda and as of the Ensemble competition team. When she is not
a member of the Muny dancing or singing, she is playing wiffle ball with her
Kids Touring Troupe. three big brothers or playing Barbies. Special thanks
Abby has performed with to Miss Jeana and Miss Allie for all the time and love
Ignite Theatre, Shooting you have given her! 
Star Productions and the Arch City Kids Theater  
Troupe. Many thanks to The Muny and The Sound of VICTOR DE PAULA
Music creative team for this opportunity. Grateful to ROCHA (Friedrich von
Lisa Fahey, Marty Strohmeyer and The Professional Trapp) is delighted to
Dance Center for all her training, to Bobby for instilling join the cast of The
in her the love of live theatre, and to Mom, Dad, Danny Sound of Music. Victor
and Kevin for being her biggest fans.  is a rising junior in high
school, and some of
AMELIE LOCK (Louisa his favorite things are
von Trapp) is ‘over the foreign language study,
hills’ to be part of The trying new recipes, and spending time with his dog
Muny’s 103rd season in Frank. Prior Muny credits include Matilda (Nigel),
The Sound of Music. She Kinky Boots (Young Charlie), Gypsy (Newsboy), and
was last seen in Gypsy the youth ensemble for The Little Mermaid, Newsies
(Baby June) and Footloose. and An Evening with the Stars. He is enjoying
Amelie recently voiced the his second year performing with the Muny Teens
role of Ribberta in season troupe. Much gratitude to Mike, Michael, Tali and
three of DreamWork’s Madagascar: A Little Wild. the creative team of The Sound of Music (Matt,
Other favorite credits include Pollyanna in Pollyanna, Beth and Ben) for this opportunity. Many thanks to
Gracie Shinn in The Music Man and A Christmas Story: his mentors at East Central College Theatre, Christ
The Musical. Amelie studies dance and is a member Memorial Productions and to vocal coach Meredith
of the competitive dance team at the Professional Todd. Love to my parents and siblings Lex and Alana.
Dance Center (PDC). She is a proud member of the Finally, a special thanks to Muny patrons who make
Muny Kids Troupe and has performed as a member of this experience of being on stage so gratifying!
the 2020 Missouri All-State Choir. She is grateful to
the incredible Muny creative team and staff for the NATE GARNER (Ensemble) is stoked to be making
exceptional opportunities The Muny provides. Amelie his Muny debut! Recent graduate of Webster
would like to thank Lisa Campbell-Albert, Michael Conservatory, Nate has workshopped new musicals
James Reed, DDO Artists Agency, Yvonne Meyer- (Open, Stay by Anna DeNoia), and created his own
Hare, the entire team at PDC and her family for their podcast (Les Be Gay) that garnered #13 on a national
guidance and support! list of Top 100 LGBT Podcasts. Thanks to my parents
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EMMA GASSETT (Ensemble) is grateful to return BETH KIRKPATRICK (Ensemble) Broadway: Les
“home!” Credits: Carousel (Louise, Union Avenue Misérables (u/s Madame Thenardier), Jerry Springer:
Opera), Meet Me In St. Louis (Associate Choreographer, The Opera (Zandra). Tour: Charlie and the Chocolate
Washington D.C. and Muny), The Dazzle Awards Factory (Mrs. Gloop), Hello, Dolly! (u/s Dolly), The
(Associate Choreographer, Playhouse Square). Phantom of the Opera, Mother Abbess in The Sound of
Thanks to Mike, Baxter and Beth! Matt, you never Music (Asia). Madame in The Hunchback of Notre Dame
cease to amaze me. Thank you for being my “hills!” (Paper Mill Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse, studio cast
@emmagassett album). @BethKirkp

MADISON GEIGER (Gretl understudy) is thrilled to DEBBY LENNON (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to
work with this talented cast. Special thanks to The The Muny! Muny: Singin’ in the Rain (Dora Bailey),
Muny and the creative team of The Sound of Music for The Muny’s 100th season. Two St. Louis Theater Circle
this incredible experience. Grateful to the Professional Awards (Grey Gardens and Souvenir: A Fantasia on the
Dance Center staff and Jennifer Schaeffer for training Life of Florence Foster Jenkins). Debby is an Adjunct
and guidance. Much love to her friends and family for Professor of Voice at Webster University in St. Louis.
their support!
ERIC JON MAHLUM (Ensemble) Broadway/Tours:
TA’NIKA GIBSON (Ensemble) is thrilled to join Wicked, Newsies, Elf The Musical, Young Frankenstein,
The Sound of Music! Broadway: Ain’t Too Proud. Joseph...Dreamcoat, The Wizard of Oz. Favorite Regional:
Off-Broadway: Me and My Girl, High Button Shoes. Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Kansas City Starlight,
Regional: Oklahoma! (Laurey, Denver Center), Paper Mill Playhouse, Goodspeed Opera House,
Dreamgirls (Lorrell, TUTS). TV/Film: Iron Fist, Bull, The Ogunquit Playhouse, Tuacahn, The Engeman Theater,
Goldfinch and a project for HBO in 2022. Graduate of Riverside Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre,
NYU. Thank you, Beth, Ben and Nancy! Barrington Stage.

BERKLEA GOING (Maria understudy) is taking part LEANN SCHUERING (Ensemble) is thrilled to be
in her 18th consecutive season at The Muny! Favorite making her Muny debut! Regional: A Late Summer
Muny role: Kathy Selden in Singin’ in the Rain.  Night’s Stroll (St. Louis Shakespeare Festival); Candide,
National Tour: Frozen (Princess Anna understudy/ H.M.S. Pinafore, Albert Herring, Doubt (Union Avenue
ensemble). Other favorites: Encores!, Paper Mill Opera);, The Merry Widow (Winter Opera St. Louis).
Playhouse and Goodspeed Opera House. She thanks Training: DMA Voice from University of Michigan.
MB and Mike for always bringing her home. More at www.leannschuering.com.

JULIE HANSON (Ensemble) is overjoyed to be back BLAKELY SLAYBAUGH (Ensemble) is thrilled to be
on stage for her seventh Muny production! She also back! Muny: Seussical, Oklahoma!; An Evening with the
appeared live in The Muny’s 2020 Summer Variety Stars. The Pajama Game (Helen Hayes Award, Arena
Hour. She has performed on Broadway and in regional Stage). Broadway/Tour: Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour,
theatres across the country. Thank you to the entire Shrek (Pinocchio), Cinderella. Various other: Kennedy
Muny family and YOU for coming back to live theatre! Center, NY City Center Encores!; Paper Mill Playhouse,
www.juliehanson.net Arena Stage and Goodspeed. Love to my fam! BFA: CCM
@Bslaybs
ANDREA JONES-SOJOLA (Ensemble) is thrilled to
be at The Muny! Broadway: Porgy and Bess. New York: TAYLOR TVETEN (Ensemble) is thrilled to make her
Carmen Jones, Brigadoon, Cabin in the Sky, Most Muny debut! 2020 National Society of Arts and Letters
Happy Fella, Candide, Parade and Sweeney Todd. Film/ Award winner in Musical Theater (St. Louis, first place;
TV: For Colored Girls, FBI (CBS), The Blacklist (NBC), National, second place). Regional: Repertory Theatre of
Mozart in the Jungle (Amazon) and The Sound of Music St. Louis, Variety Theatre, Ozark Actors Theatre, ERA.
Live! (NBC). BFA Musical Theatre WebCo ‘21. Love to my family.
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ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION “Equity,” founded in BEN WHITELEY (Music Director/Conductor) is
1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than The Charles W. & Janet T. Mueller Conductor.
51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity Muny: Singin’ in the Rain; A Chorus Line, 42nd
fosters the art of live theatre as an essential component Street, My Fair Lady, The Addams Family, Spamalot, 
of society and advances the careers of its members by Pirates!; The Sound of Music, Disney’s Beauty and
negotiating wages, improving working conditions and the Beast, Kiss Me, Kate; Oklahoma!; The Music
providing a wide range of benefits, including health Man, Meet Me In St. Louis, South Pacific and 
and pension plans. Actors’ Equity is a member of the A Celebration of Muny 100 with the St. Louis
AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international Symphony. Music Director for 1776 at NY City Center
organization of performing arts unions. #EquityWorks Encores! Broadway/national tours: Hello, Dolly!; 
A Christmas Story, The Addams Family, Spamalot, 
MATT KUNKEL (Director) Muny: An Evening with The Full Monty, Cats (conducted final original Broadway
the Stars, Muny Summer Variety Hour, A Celebration performance), Grand Hotel, Falsettos, Big. Carnegie
of Muny 100 with the St. Louis Symphony (semi-staged) Hall: Sail Away with Elaine Stritch. Choral direction/
and an Associate Director on over 20 Muny productions! preparation: Carousel (New York Philharmonic/
Recent: Follow the Fellow Who Follows a Dream PBS) and 31 NY City Center Encores! productions,
(92nd Street Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists), Sunset Boulevard,  including Paint Your Wagon and The Most Happy
Elf The Musical (Engeman Theater) and Fallingwater Fella. Other: Paper Mill Playhouse, 5th Avenue
(reading for The Met). Recent associate credits: An Theatre, Broadway Sacramento, University of
Officer and a Gentleman (national tour), The Music Michigan. Recordings: Allegro, Boardwalk Empire 
Man, Tommy (Kennedy Center), Candide (Carnegie (Grammy Award) and Merrily We Roll Along.
Hall), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Actors Fund), Elf
the Musical (Madison Square Garden and national PAIGE HATHAWAY (Scenic Designer) is a freelance
tour), Jerome Robbins’ Broadway (Theatre Under scenic designer based in the Washington, D.C. area.
The Stars), 17 Again (NAMT) and Renascence At The Muny, she has designed Matilda, Rodgers &
(Transport Group). Faculty: Governor’s School VA Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Jerome Robbins’ Broadway
and The Growing Studio. Education: University of and A Chorus Line. In the D.C. area, Paige has recently
Michigan and Long Island High School for the Arts. designed at Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Round
Proud SDC Member. mattwkunkel.com  House Theatre, Olney Theatre Center, Theater J, Woolly
@Mattwkunkel Mammoth, The Kennedy Center, Folger Theatre,
Everyman Theatre and Studio Theatre. Regionally, Paige
BETH CRANDALL (Choreographer) returns to has recently designed at the Arden in Philadelphia,
The Muny after choreographing Matilda for the 101st Asolo Rep in Sarasota, the John W. Engeman Theater
season! She also served as associate choreographer in Long Island, Bristol Riverside Theatre in Bristol, PA,
for Newsies, West Side Story, My Fair Lady and and People’s Light in Malvern, PA. Paige is a member of
Jerome Robbins’ Broadway. Crandall was recently USA 829. She received her BFA from the University of
commissioned to choreograph a piece for the Joffrey Oklahoma and MFA from the University of Maryland.
Ballet School in New York and choreographed West Website: paigehathawaydesign.com
Side Story for Abilene Opera. Broadway/Off- IG: @paigehathawaydesign
Broadway: Gettin’ the Band Back Together, High
Button Shoes, The New Yorkers and 1776. Recent: TRISTAN RAINES (Costume Designer) is excited to
Footloose and The Music Man (The Kennedy Center), be back at The Muny! Past Muny shows include Jesus
Because of Winn Dixie and The Drowsy Chaperone Christ Superstar, Singin’ in the Rain; Meet Me In St.
(Goodspeed Opera House) and the Gucci Showtime Louis and Guys and Dolls. Off-Broadway/New York:
campaign. As a performer, Beth has been seen on Speakeasy (Bond 45), Colin Quinn: Red State Blue
Broadway, on national and international tours, in State (CNN, Minetta Lane Theatre), The Convent (A.R.T.
six Muny productions, on Saturday Night Live and  NY), New York Pops Christmas Concert (Carnegie Hall
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Proud member 2015, 2016), Stalking the Bogeyman, Bare (New World
of SDC. www.BethCrandall.com Stages), Tribes (Barrow Street Theatre), Murder in
 

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the First (59E59), Falling (Minetta Lane), Gormanzee Technicolor® Dreamcoat, Harmony, Ace, Beauty and
(Flea Theater), Men Are From Mars, Women Are From the Beast, Singin’ in the Rain, Sweeney Todd,
Venus (New World Stages, national tour), Cabaret Miss Saigon, Holler If Ya Hear Me and Soul Doctor.
(Argyle Theatre). Regional/Tour/Film: Scratch (SyFy), International: Wicked, Das Wunder von Bern
Holiday Wishes (Cirque Musica), Jump (Playmakers (Germany), The Spirit of Life (China). Associate
Theater), Cirque Musica (national tour), Crazy for You Sound Design: Pretty Woman, Paramour, Kinky
(Signature Theatre), Tribes (Mark Taper Forum, La Jolla Boots, Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, Leap
Playhouse), Scrooge, Dial M for Murder (Bucks County of Faith, We Will Rock You, Sister Act, Come Fly
Playhouse). www.tristanraines.com Away, 9 to 5, The Little Mermaid, Mamma Mia!
and Tarzan.
SHELBY LOERA (Lighting Designer) is thrilled to be
making her design debut at The Muny this year. She CAITE HEVNER (Video Designer) Muny: Paint Your
has been the Associate Lighting Designer on each Wagon (2019). Broadway: In Transit, Derren Brown:
production here since 2013 – 49 shows and counting! Secret, Harry Connick Jr. - A Celebration of Cole
Shelby spends her time as a lighting designer and Porter. Other New York designs include Carnegie
associate in the theatre and live event worlds in Hall, Lincoln Center, Roundabout, Manhattan
New York City. Select credits: Your Alice (Brooklyn Theatre Club, MCC and Primary Stages. Regional
Academy of Music, Edinburgh Festival Fringe), Elf The credits include Alabama Shakespeare, Alley,
Musical (Engeman Theater), Gemini (Theatre Row), Arena, Alliance, Baltimore Center Stage, Cleveland
Queen (Astoria Performing Arts Center), An Evening Play House, Dallas Theater Center, Guthrie, The
with the Stars (Muny), Lysistrata Jones (Ophelia Kennedy Center, Long Wharf, McCarter, Pasadena
Theatre), Gilded (short film), Human’s Best Friend, Playhouse, PlayMaker’s Repertory, The 5th Avenue
Refinery 29, 29 Rooms (original, 2015), Syfy’s Hall of Theatre, Williamstown and Woolly Mammoth.
Magic. www.Shelbyloeradesign.com Special events include Stranger Things: The Drive-
Into Experience (with Mesmer) and shows with
JOHN SHIVERS (Sound Designer) Credits: Pretty Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. Virtual
Woman, Beauty and the Beast 25th Anniversary productions include Broadway Bares: Twerk from
Edition, Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour, The Muny 2015 Home for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and
- 2019 seasons, Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Award), Hugh the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards National
Jackman: Back on Broadway; Bonnie & Clyde, Sister Ceremonies in 2020 and 2021.
Act, 9 to 5, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Little Mermaid, www.caitedesign.com 
Tarzan, In My Life and Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays.
International: The Secret, Tarzan, Das Wunder KAITIE ADAMS (Wig Designer) is blessed to
von Bern, The Lion King (Shanghai, Singapore). be back at The Muny making art. Previous Muny
Regional: Rock of Ages, The Heart of Rock & Roll, shows (hair and makeup designer) include:
Moonshine, Harmony, The Nutty Professor, Tales of Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella and Paint
the City, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods. He’s enjoyed Your Wagon. Previous Muny shows (associate
collaborations with Savion Glover, Dionne Warwick, designer) include: Meet Me In St. Louis, Jesus
Burt Bacharach, Gregory Hines and engineering at Christ Superstar, The Unsinkable Molly Brown,
Electric Lady Studios. John’s proudest production, Newsies, The Wizard of Oz, 42nd Street, The
however, is his gem of a daughter, Ruby. Music Man, My Fair Lady, Hairspray and Holiday
Inn. Broadway: The Lifespan of a Fact (Hair
DAVID PATRIDGE (Sound Designer) has had the and Makeup Supervisor), Gettin’ the Band Back
pleasure of working around the world with some of Together (Hair and Makeup Supervisor), Escape to
the best in the business, and for the past 15 years, Margaritaville (Associate Wig and Makeup Designer;
has partnered with John Shivers. He has served as Hair and Makeup Supervisor). Upcoming: Beau the
a sound designer for The Muny since 2015. Select Musical (Key Hairstylist). All my love to my Muny
credits include: Rock of Ages, 42nd Street, The Heart family, Leah, Sera, Mom, Dad, Iesa, and Johnathan.
of Rock & Roll, Flashdance, Joseph and the Amazing Thanks for all of the love and unending support!

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THE TELSEY OFFICE (Casting) With offices in both were new to The Muny stage. With Kristin Caskey,
New York and Los Angeles, The Telsey Office casts Isaacson has produced more than 23 Broadway
for theatre, film, television, and commercials. The musicals and plays, national tours, off-Broadway
Telsey Office is dedicated to creating safe, equitable, and London productions. Their highly acclaimed
and anti-racist spaces through collaboration, artistry, production of David Byrne’s American Utopia is the
heart, accountability and advocacy. recipient of a 2021 special Tony Award and returns
to Broadway’s St. James Theatre this September.
NANCY UFFNER (Production Stage Manager) is The show also became a film by Spike Lee for HBO,
extremely happy to be back at The Muny! Previously, for which Mike served as an executive producer.
she stage managed The Wiz, Guys and Dolls and His production of Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite, starring
1776. Nancy is a proud, long-time member of Actors’ Mathew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, will
Equity Association. Regional: The Muny, Weston begin previews on Broadway on February 25, 2022.
Playhouse Theatre Company, Lythgoe Family Panto, Other career highlights include: Fun Home (2015 Tony
Goodspeed Musicals, Music Theatre Wichita, Award, Best Musical; 2018 Olivier Award nominee,
University of Michigan Festival of New Works, Peter Best Musical), The Humans (2016 Tony Award, Best
Sparling Dance Co., Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf, Play), Legally Blonde the Musical (2011 Olivier Award,
Actors Theatre of Louisville, Chicago Opera Theatre, Best Musical), Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002
Virginia Stage Co., Baltimore Center Stage, Granbury Tony Award, Best Musical), Burn This starring Adam
Opera House, Cherry County Playhouse. National Driver and Kerri Russell, A Dolls House 2, If/Then
tours: All Shook Up, Fame, Ken Hill’s Phantom of starring Idina Menzel, Bring It On: The Musical (2013
the Opera, South Pacific with the late Robert Goulet Tony nomination for Best Musical), Red (2010 Tony
and Camelot with the late Richard Harris. Nancy leads Award, Best Play), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown;
the stage management program at the University of The Seagull, Caroline, or Change, One Flew Over the
Michigan. Cuckoo’s Nest, and Death of a Salesman (1999 Tony
Award, Best Revival). For the Independent Presenters
ALISON KOCHMAN (Assistant Stage Manager) is Network, he served as producer for the Broadway
thrilled to be back for her ninth Muny season as an productions of Spamalot (2005 Tony Award, Best
assistant stage manager. A special thanks to Josh and Musical), Ragtime (revival), The Color Purple, along
her family for their constant encouragement and love. with the national tour of 9-to-5 The Musical. All
told, his productions have received more than
ERIC ELZ (Assistant Stage Manager) A graduate of 122 Tony Award nominations and 35 Tony Awards.
Truman State University, Eric has spent his time as Isaacson received the St. Louis Arts and Education
a lighting designer for a variety of corporate clients Council’s Award for “Excellence in the Arts” and The
and musicians over the years as well as for academic Broadway League’s and Theatre Development Fund’s
institutions and special events. His time at the Muny Commercial Theater Institute “Robert Whitehead”
began in 1996 and he is thrilled to be returning for his Award for excellence in producing. He has served
15th season. on the board of governors and executive committee
of The Broadway League and received the Samuel
MIKE ISAACSON (Artistic Director & Executive J. L’Hommedieu Award. In 2016, he received the
Producer) is honored to embark on his 10th season, Equality Award from the St. Louis Chapter of the
and he’s so grateful you are here. Mike is the third Human Rights Campaign. He’s honored to work with
person to hold the position in The Muny’s 103-year everyone on and offstage who helped create tonight’s
history. He has produced 57 Muny shows, and 23 performance, and thanks to my husband, Joe.

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Associate Choreographer EMMA GASSETT
Associate Sound Designer TRACY COWIT
MATTHEW YOUNG
Production Video Head KYLEE LOERA
Associate Video Designer RYAN DOUGLASS
Assistant Scenic Designer SIENNA “ZOE” ALLEN
Assistant Costume Designer BENJI ARRIGO
Assistant Lighting Designer SERA BOURGEAU
ERIC ELZ, ALI KOCHMAN
Assistant Wig Designer JACQUELINE REED, ANN SLOTE
Assistant Stage Managers JOE NESKE, GAIL HINTZ
TALI ALLEN
Video Content Creators CHARLIE MUELLER
Rehearsal Pianists

Principal Children Supervisor
Youth Ensemble Assistant

Sound equipment provided by:

MASQUE SOUND

Costumes built by
Elizabeth Eisloeffel, Amber Dutton, Michelle Bentley, Gayle Evans,

Jennifer “JC” Darlynn, Shana Albery, Olga Minevich, Jane Byrd

Special thanks to:

JOE GRAF, FESTIVE COUTURE FLORAL

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.

COMMUNITY ACCESS

PROVIDING OVATIONS FOR EVERYONE

For more than 100 years, We thank our partners for helping to make this possible:
The Muny has welcomed Bayer Fund, Centene Charitable Foundation, Crawford
all attendees, regardless of Taylor Foundation, U.S. Bank Foundation and, for the
race, economic standing or Patti’s Pick program, a gift in memory of Patricia Wolf
ethnic background and has Gould, from the A.J. Bitker Charitable Foundation.
provided free admission to
more than 10,000,000 since 1919. We are no longer accepting Community Access
applications for the 2021 season. If your organization
Besides making available nearly 1,500 free seats has interest in participating in the 2022 season, please
nightly on a first-come, first-served basis, The Muny contact Jane Schell at [email protected] or 314-595-5708.
partners with more 170 social service organizations
to provide free tickets that enable underserved and muny.org/tickets/savings
special needs audiences to enjoy a night at The Muny
free of charge.

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

EXECUTIVE STAFF

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

PRODUCTION STAFF

Production Manager............................................................................... TRACY UTZMYERS
Technical Director........................................................................................TIM MCDONALD
Artistic Associate....................................................................................MICHAEL BAXTER
Company Manager....................................................................................SUE GREENBERG
Assistant Production Manager....................................................................... JAMES HEART
Costume Shop Manager.................................................................................... JAN CREGER
Wig Shop Manager..................................................................................... KELLEY JORDAN
Music Supervisor / Orchestra Librarian................................................ MICHAEL HORSLEY
Orchestra Manager..................................................................................NANCY SUMMERS
Scenic Supervisors........................................... DAVID MCCARTHY, NATHAN MOURNING
Head Scenic Artist............................................................................. LARRY BIEDENSTEIN
Head Electrician.............................................................................................. JAMES SPIES
Properties Head...............................................................................................TODD MOORE
Sound Head....................................................................................................SEAN WILHITE
Video Head.................................................................................................. ROBERT STONE
Automation Head..............................................................................................THEO PRIFTI
Wardrobe Heads............................................................... RAY MARTIN, JACKLYN SAYLES
Covid Compliance Head........................................................................ NANCY PITTELMAN
Wardrobe Manager..........................................................................................EMILY MOORE
House Managers.............................................. DANYELL RICHARDSON, HANNAH ZEISS
Scenic Stitcher.....................................................................................................KIM STONE
Resident Choreographer............................................................................... GABI STAPULA
Draftsperson................................................................ EMILIE WEILBACHER-MCMULLAN
Official Muny Photographers.......PHILLIP HAMER, JULIE A. MERKLE, ERIC WOOLSEY

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The Man Behind the Gate #1 Greeting

As part of our celebration of Muny President and CEO Denny Reagan’s December 2021 retirement, we thought you might
enjoy an excerpt from a recent story about the Reagan family’s leading man—through the eyes of those who love him most.
Seeing him nightly in “his spot” inside Gate #1, you might think Denny Reagan actually lives at
The Muny. While the theatre has been his home away from home for more than 50 years, Denny
would be the first to say being Michelle’s husband of 41 years, dad to John, Maggie and Amy,
grandfather of seven and a son, brother and friend are truly his greatest accomplishments.

“When you think of an exceptional
human, that’s my dad,” says Amy
Reagan Hollo. “Hardworking, smart,
kind, fun…he’s all of that and more. All
the stories of kindness and reaching
out you’ve probably heard…it’s not an
act or a façade; he’s truly just that good
of a person.”
Michelle says Denny’s kids and
grandkids are absolutely his favorite
people.
“Denny is a great dad and our
grandkids just love him. Even when
our kids were little, he coached soccer
teams and would load them all up to
go play softball at Forest Park on just
three, maybe four, hours of sleep. Our
family has always known we are his
first priority.”
All three Reagan kids say they
appreciate their dad even more now
that they have families of their own.
“My dad is the first person I ever heard
say ‘nice guys finish first,’” says John
Reagan. “He’s proof that you can be a
good guy and still be very successful.”

TOP: Son John Reagan says meeting Ozzie Smith at The Muny was Use your phone’s
“about as big as it got” for a sports-obsessed kid in St. Louis. Ozzie camera to
starred in the The Muny’s 2001 production of The Wizard of Oz. read the entire
BOTTOM: Denny with grandsons Thomas (left, then age 3) and story including
James (right, then age 4) before Thomas’ first Muny show in 2019. Maggie Reagan
Mullen’s story
about Denny’s skills as Mr. Fix-It and
why the 90s song “Tubthumping” is so
important!

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SAVE THE DATE

November 18, 2021

Touhill Performing Arts Center

You are invited to celebrate President and CEO Denny Reagan’s
53-year Muny career at what promises to be an incredible
evening of Muny favorites, special tributes and plenty of fun.

Tickets will be on sale soon for this one night only celebration!

In the meantime, stop by Gate #1 before the show or during
intermission to say hello. Or, share your favorite Denny
Reagan memory with us here: muny.org/dennymemory. Your
submission could be used in the show!

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



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OFFICERS

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

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

HONORARY LIFE DIRECTORS

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

PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dennis M. Reagan

Home Comfort For Generations
of St. Louis Muny Lovers

12255th

ANN IVERSARY

On view through August 22

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

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

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Yummy Eats and Take Home Keeps

Trying to keep it
casual?

Stop by Café One, located on
the east side of the theatre, for
a delicious blend of grab-and-
go favorites, including gourmet
pizzas, grinders, finger foods
and even frozen treats!

Popcorn, cold
refreshments and
more!

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

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

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A DANCE-FILLED CLASSIC

AUGUST 12 – 18 FIRST MUNY PRODUCTION IN TEN YEARS!

GET THE Based on the Academy Award-winning 1954
BEST SEATS film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is Americana
at its finest. With an age-old tale of wooing and
NOW! winning, the battle of the sexes and some barn-
raising dancing, this western rollick features whistle-
worthy favorites, including “Bless Your Beautiful
Hide” and “Goin’ Courtin’.” With two of the most
eminent dance scenes in musical theatre history and
seven times the fun, saddle up for an unforgettable
joyride through the Oregon frontier.

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

Manchester UMC’s Bike Rehab ministry cleans and repairs donated bicycles, then partners with local
nonprofit organizations, such as Oasis International Ministries , who distribute them to people of all ages.

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PRESHOW ENTERTAINMENT FOR
SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS

6:45 p.m. – 8 p.m. All performances begin at 7 p.m.

WEST LAWN STAGE ON BROADHURST PAVILION
PURINA PLAZA
Muny Teens
Royce Martin Thursday, August 12
Tuesday, August 17
With support from the
Regional Arts Commission Muny Kids
Saturday, August 14
EAST LAWN STAGE Wednesday, August 18
Our Muny Trio
 
Preshow entertainment is
sponsored by Missouri Lottery The Muny Kids and Muny Teens are sponsored by
Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation, Caleres Cares and
Centene Charitable Foundation

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FREE picnic table reservations Exclusive FREE backstage tours available
(in select area) for group reservations
Buffet dinners available at our
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Go to muny.org/ticket/savings or Private catered dinners available in the
call Jane Schell at 314-595-5708 West Pavilion for select group reservations

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