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A Theatre & Dance Showcase

Music Director Choreographer Anna Morrison Jill Grundstrom Lighting Design Pit Conductor Megan Hibbard Erin Colwitz Sound Design Properties Design Dan Zini Keli Crawford-Truckey Technical Director of Production Stage Broadcasting Manager Dan Zini Clair Kaminski Director Paul Truckey

PLEASE NOTE The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is prohibited without prior authorization.

April 15-17, 2021 Magic to Do From Pippin Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Cast Leading Player…………………………Megan Hibbard Fastrata……………………………….. Sophie Shrauger Berthe………………………………….Gracie Fries Girls…………………………………... Kaylie Goodno Rebecca Piepszak Lewis…………………………………. Ethan Puisto Charles……………………………….. John Fatla Chorus: Bailey Barthel, Sylvia Gravel, Makenzie Rea, Kristi Falardeau, Dustin Golden, Noah Proctor, Kyra Skinner, Zoe Zimmer

Commerical Break #1: NMU Theatre & Dance Promo Cinematography by Ryan Stephens

For cast and artistic staff biographies, copies are available online at www.nmu.edu/theatreanddance. Reflection From Mulan Music and Lyrics by Matthew Wilder and Performed by Kaylie Goodno

Agony From Music and Lyrics by Performed by Dustin Golden and Noah Proctor

Wig in a Box From Hedwig and the Angry Inch Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask Performed by Ethan Puisto

For cast and artistic staff biographies, copies are available online at www.nmu.edu/theatreanddance. Commercial Break #2: Next Time / I Wouldn’t Go Back From Closer Than Ever Music by , Lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. Directed by Paul Truckey for NMU Homecoming Performed by John Fatla, Kaylie Goodno, Lila Hartung, Kortney Manchip, Hanna Numinen, Rebecca Piepszak, Sophie Shrauger, and Will Smith

Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat From Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Cast Nicely Nicely………………………….. John Fatla Chorus: Megan Hibbard, Gracie Fries, Bailey Barthel, Sylvia Gravel, Makenzie Rea, Kristi Falardeau, Ethan Puisto, Sophie Shrauger, Kyra Skinner, Rebecca Piepszak, Kaylie Goodno, Dustin Golden, Noah Proctor, Zoe Zimmer

For cast and artistic staff biographies, copies are available online at www.nmu.edu/theatreanddance. Commerical Break #3: #alonebuttogether A Dance Chain Letter Directed by Jill Grundstrom for NMU Homecoming Cinematography by Ryan Stephens Performed by Emily Burbey, Sarah Sandona, Brigitte Bartesch, Eden Langlois, Megan Hibbard, Veronika Martcheva, Alexxus Taavola, Kyra Skinner, Hanna Numinen, Makenzie Rea, Maisie Zahn, Skylar Taavola, Kortney Manchip, Sylvia Gravel, Gracie Fries, Ariana Rodriguez, Breanna Ladiski, Kate Karling, and Arin Miller

Someone Gets Hurt From Mean Girls Music by Jeff Richmond, Lyrics by Nell Benjamin Performed by Megan Hibbard

For cast and artistic staff biographies, copies are available online at www.nmu.edu/theatreanddance. Lovely From A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Performed by Keely-Shaye Hanson and Noah Proctor

One Perfect Moment From Bring It On: The Musical Music by and Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lyrics by Amanda Green and Lin-Manuel Miranda Performed by Sophie Shrauger

I Wanna Be a Producer From Music and Lyrics by Cast Leo Bloom………………… …………. Ethan Puisto Chorus Girls: Megan Hibbard, Gracie Fries, Bailey Barthel, Sylvia Gravel, Makenzie Rea, Kristi Falardeau, John Fatla

For cast and artistic staff biographies, copies are available online at www.nmu.edu/theatreanddance. Never Enough From The Greatest Showman Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Performed by Rebecca Piepszak

Marry the Man Today From Guys and Dolls Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Performed by Kate Karling and Keely-Shaye Hanson

Back on Base From Closer Than Ever Music by David Shire, Lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. Bassist: Oskar Martínez Cast Women: Gracie Fries, Megan Hibbard, Sophie Shrauger

For cast and artistic staff biographies, copies are available online at www.nmu.edu/theatreanddance. She Loves Me Not From Closer Than Ever Music by David Shire, Lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. Performed by Dustin Golden, Kate Karling, and Noah Proctor

Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Today From Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek Performed by John Fatla

Seasons of Love From Music and Lyrics by Cast Chorus: Sophie Shrauger, Rebecca Piepszak, Kaylie Goodno, Megan Hibbard, John Fatla, Ethan Puisto, Dustin Golden, Noah Proctor, Kate Karling, Keely-Shaye Hanson

For cast and artistic staff biographies, copies are available online at www.nmu.edu/theatreanddance. Pit Orchestra

Reed 1…………………………... Abby O’Connell Reed 2/Organ…………………… Owen Edwards Reed 3…………………………... Amorette Languell Horn…………………………….. Janae Peterson Trombone……………………….. Arabella Olson Trumpet…………………………. Yrsala Peterson Bass…………………………….. Oskar Martínez Guitar…………………………… Luke Fritz Percussion……………………… Ryan Wilson Keyboard……………………….. Anna Morrison Piano……………………………. Erin Colwitz Additional Artistic Staff Assistant Stage Managers………. Emma Block Aubrey Wolck Rehearsal Accompanist………… Anna Morrison A/V and Broadcast Engineer……. Dan Zini Master Electrician………………. William Squires IV Spotlight Operator………………. Seth Bowen Audio 2nds……………………… Ryan Harvey Anna Morrison Audio Mixer……………………... Dan Zini Audio Assistant…………………. William Squires IV Camera Operators………………. Adam Diaz Sarah Nelson Joseph Sigourney Camera Switcher………………... Ryan Harvey Costume Coordinator…………… Ann Juidici Lead Flyman……………………. Paul Truckey Rail 2……………………………. Aubrey Wolck

For cast and artistic staff biographies, copies are available online at www.nmu.edu/theatreanddance. Forest Roberts Theatre Staff Director of Theatre……………… Bill Digneit Production Manager…………….. David Pierce Costume Shop Supervisor……….Ann Juidici Scene Shop Foreman…………… Ross Johnson Properties Artisan………………..Keli Crawford-Truckey Lighting Supervisor…………….. David Pierce Sound Supervisor………………. Bill Digneit Marketing Manager……………… Lilith Kontos

Join Us for Our 2021-22 Season!

Spotlight Variety Show The Wolves September 3-4 February 18-26

CO/LAB Collective The Producers October 7-8 April 8-16

Above the Timberline Panowski Award Winner October 21-22 June 7-11

Elf the Musical Footloose December 3-11 June 15-25

Next to Normal North Coast Dance Festival January 28 - February 5 TBD

First Nighters Club (as of October 2, 2020) Advisory Board President: Elise McCommons Vice President: Faye Elder Secretary: Jill Grundstrom Treasurer: Bill Digneit Members: Dave Dagenais, Lori Ogawa-Mentink, Adrienne Vermeulen, Jill Vermeulen The mission of the First Nighters Club (FNC) is to support advanced creative learning experiences for Northern Michigan University’s theatre and dance students. As a member of the FNC, you are eligible for participation on the FNC Advisory Board. The Board consists of up to 15 community members who serve as volunteers and advisory council to support the exchange of ideas, provide feedback information to faculty and students, and serve as ambassadors to stimulate community interest while promoting NMU’s theatrical arts programs. Thank you for attending today’s performance. Your ongoing support ensures progressive learning is sustained.  Donate to NMU’s Foundation – Theatre and Dance Program. Donations can range from $1.00 to $5,000+ and you will receive recognition in the program.  Purchase season tickets or a flex ticket package.  Consider becoming an FNC member.

NMU Theatre and Dance Donors Producer’s Circle ($1000+) Friend ($100 - $249) Warren “Bud” Cornock & Bobby Glenn Brown & Brenda Diane Cornock Donald W. Roberts Mr. Mark B. Pynnonen Mr. & Ms. Tyson J. Butorac Ms. Lenette A. Pynonnen Dr. Matthew W. Drewek Mrs. Karlyn I. Rapport Mr. Robert H. Dutmer Angel ($500 - $999) Dr. Jessica L. Thompson Ms. Kathleen L. Davis Dr. Joshua J. Thompson Mr. William G. Davis Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Kerri Schuiling Booster ($0 - $99) Sponsor ($250 - $499) Mrs. Ruth Marley-Holmstrom Mr. Bob M. Fisher Dr. Thomas K. Holmstrom Dr. John M. and Mrs. René Mr. David A. Pausch Nelson-Himes Ms. Karen M. Saari Ms. Cindy L. Paavola Ms. Malissa L. Vega Zero Degrees Artist Gallery