March 28 & 29, 2015

In Concert at Benaroya Hall

NINE Book by ARTHUR KOPIT Music and Lyrics by MAURY YESTON Adapted from the Italian by MARIO FRATTI Based on Fellini’s 8½

MARCH 28 & 29, 2015 ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL AT BENAROYA HALL 200 University Street, Seattle, WA 98111 Director’s Note

Before I start... let me just say that Jose Gonzales and Christian West are fabulous as Guido Contini and Young Guido... that said...

In the world of musical theatre where 75% of the casting is focused on male characters, it is such a pleasure to be able to present a musical treasure like NINE, where 10 of the 12 characters are strong, capable, charismatic women. NINE For that reason, Maury Yeston’s brilliant score and lyrics are truly unique with female voices being the structure of the show. But as amazing as Yeston’s songs Book by ARTHUR KOPIT are, what makes the show unforgettable, are the performances... and this all-star Music and Lyrics by MAURY YESTON cast of exceptionally talented actors and singers will show you why. Adapted from the Italian by MARIO FRATTI

It’s been over 30 years since a production of NINE has been produced in Seattle. Based on Fellini’s 8½ High time we got to hear this show again! Thank you Showtunes! NINE is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

So sit back... turn back the clock to 1963... and imagine yourself in beautiful THE CAST Venice, Italy... Grazie!

David Hunter Koch

PRODUCTION TEAM

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Headquartered in New York City, Samuel French, Inc. is the largest publisher of plays and musicals. Helping to make theatre happen since 1830.

Printing: United Reprographics 2 Director’s Note

NINE Book by ARTHUR KOPIT Music and Lyrics by MAURY YESTON Adapted from the Italian by MARIO FRATTI Based on Fellini’s 8½

NINE is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

THE CAST Guido Contini: Jose Gonzales* Lina Darling: Christine Riippi Luisa Contini: Beth DeVries* Stephanie Necrophorus: Carolyn Magoon* Carla Albanese: Taryn Darr* Our Lady Of The Spa: Jeannette d’Armand* Claudia Nardi: Danielle Barnum* Mama Maddelena: Sandra Singler* Guido’s Mother: Cheryl Massey-Peters* Sarraghina: Candice Donehoo* Liliane La Fleur: Anne Allgood* Young Guido: Christian West PRODUCTION TEAM Production Stage Manager: Paulette Buse*

Director...... David Hunter Koch THE MUSICIANS Music Director...... Mark Rabe Piano/Conductor: Mark Rabe | Violin: Louanne Lotz | Viola/Mandolin: Mark Lotz Production Stage Manager...... Paulette Buse* Assistant Stage Manager...... Ciera Iverson Cello: Grant Olson | Bass: Taylor Kent | Harp: Catherine Case Italian Coach...... Sierra Kagen Woodwinds: Max Baldonado | Brass: Harlan Feinstein | Percussion: Paul Hansen Costumer...... Ron Leamon Executive Producer...... Maggie Stenson Pehrson MUSICAL NUMBERS Associate Producer...... Matt Wolfe Graphic Design...... Julie Carlos ACT I ACT II Talkback Host...... Jon Lutyens Overture A Man Like You Raffle Basket Captain...... Deirdre Carroll Spa Music Unusual Way Lobby Hosts...... Maria Diaz, Drew Murphy, Not Since Charlie Chaplin The Grand Canal Guido’s Song Simple Aaron Shanks, Anne Watanabe The Germans At The Spa Be On Your Own My Husband Makes Movies I Can’t Make This Movie A Call From The Vatican Getting Tall Only With You Long Ago/Nine (reprise) Folies Bergeres The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. Nine Ti Voglio Bene/Be Italian The Bells Of St. Sebastian Headquartered in New York City, Samuel French, Inc. is the largest publisher of plays and musicals. Helping to make theatre happen since 1830. * Denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. 3 CAST CAST (continued)

ANNE ALLGOOD* Anne Allgood happily makes her SHOWTUNES debut! She has appeared on Broadway (The Most Happy Fella, Carousel, The Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast, Imaginary Friends), in National Tours, at regional theatres coast-to-coast, and in starring roles at every major theatre in Seattle. She’s also sung in numerous concerts for ENCORES! at City Center in New York. Most recently: Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd for Eugene Opera. Upcoming: Cabaret at Village Theatre.

Danielle is thrilled to return to SHOWTUNES after playing DANIELLE BARNUM* CANDICE DONEHOO* Tracy Lord in High Society last season! Other favorite Seattle/PNW credits: Les Miserables (Eponine--Gregory Award Nomination); Iron Curtain (Masha); First Date workshop (Allison); Into the Woods (Witch); Tell Me on a Sunday (Emma); Doubt (Sister James); Chicago (Roxie Hart) and Jane Eyre (Jane). In her other life, she is a freelance wedding and headshot photographer at www.inspirebydanielle.com

JEANNETTE D’ARMAND*Jeannette is happy to welcome you to Fontane di Luna! She is a voice teacher with a thriving studio and a founding member of the sassy vocal trio “The Riveting Rosies.” Credits: Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère, 5th Avenue Theatre’s Oliver! (Rose Seller), Oklahoma! and Sweeney Todd. Her educational voiceover work with McGraw Hill and Houghton Mifflin can be heard nationwide, and her album Stage Road can be found on cdbaby.com and iTunes. BFA/NYU/Tisch. Visitate www.jeannettedarmand.com!

Previous SHOWTUNES: 110 In The Shade, Miracle on 34th TARYN DARR* St. and Out of This World. Favorite performances about town include the merry murderess Roxie Hart in Chica- go (Gregory Award Nominee), washing that man outta her hair as Nellie Forbush in South Pacific, tapping up a snowy storm as Judy Haynes in White Christmas, and singing the joys of plastic surgery as Val in A Chorus Line (Gypsy Rose Lee Award). More at www.taryndarr.com

Actors' Equity Association (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 49,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence. www.actorsequity.org 4 CAST CAST (continued)

Beth has been performing around Seattle for the past BETH DEVRIES* 19 years and has had the privilege of playing such roles as Fantine in Les Miserables (Village), Diana in Next to Normal (Balagan), Eve in Children of Eden (Civic Light Opera) and Laura in Goblin Market (ACT). She has also been seen in the prior SHOWTUNES productions of Follies (Phyllis) and Barnum (Charity). When not on stage, she is behind the microphone or camera recording and film- ing voiceovers, audiobooks, and commercials.

CANDICE DONEHOO* Candice fell in love with Seattle on the 1st National Tours of The King and I and Jekyll & Hyde and had to move here! Seattle performances include: SHOWTUNES’ Fiorello (Thea), 5th Avenue productions: Miss Saigon, Sweeney Todd, The Sound of Music, A Christmas Story, Carousel, and currently Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris at ACT Theatre. Candice also loves teaching at Studio East and singing with the Riveting Rosies!

Jose J. Gonzales: At Village Theatre: Kevin Rosario in JOSE GONZALES* In the Heights; the outrageous Prince Dijon in The Gypsy King. Other notable shows: The Scarlet Letter, Streetcar Named Desire, Our Town (Intiman); In the Penal Colony, Big Love (ACT). King Lear, Othello (Freehold). Mr. Gon- zales is also a professional jazz pianist/singer, leading his own trio, The Jose ‘Juicy’ Gonzales Trio, throughout the area. He is also musical director for Sandbox Radio. www.reverbnation.com/josegonzalestrio

CAROLYN MAGOON* Carolyn has been working in Seattle and regionally for over two decades. Some favorites around town have been Gypsy at the 5th Avenue, and several shows at Village Theatre and ACT including Damn Yankees, How to Succeed..., On the Town, Once Upon a Time in New Jersey and Iron Curtain. A favorite gig was working for Carnival Cruise Lines as a production singer in the Caribbean. Carolyn is thrilled to be doing her first production with SHOWTUNES!

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CHERYL MASSEY-PETERS* Cheryl is excited to make her SHOWTUNES debut! Her 40 year career as a professional performer has taken her all over the country in a variety of venues. Locally, she has performed at the 5th Avenue Theatre, SCT, the Rep, Village Theatre and several cabaret productions at Crepe de Paris. Cheryl has also worked at TUTS in Houston, Music Circus in Sacramento and was Juliet Prowse’s understudy for the National Tour of Mame.

Christine is thrilled to be making her debut! Regionally, CHRISTINE RIIPPI she’s worked with Village Theatre, Arizona Theatre Company, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre, STAGEright, Seattle Musical Theatre, and many more. Favorite credits include Morticia in The Addams Family, Calliope in Xanadu, and Pseudolus in A Funny Thing...Forum. As an improviser, she’s performed with Jet City Improv and Seattle Experimental Theatre. Many thanks to SHOWTUNES; as always, love to Andrew and my family!

SANDRA SINGLER* Sandra last performed at Benaroya Hall in SHOWTUNES’ Singin’ in the Rain and is glad to be back. Sandra was in Menopause The Musical at ACT Theatre and has performed at many Northwest theaters including Seattle Children’s Theatre, Village Theatre, ACT Theatre, and Seattle Shakespeare Company. Some of her favorite rolls are Adelaide in Guys and Dolls at Village Theatre, and Gurtrune in Das Barbecu at ACT Theatre. Sandra thanks Chris, Donovan and Lillian for their love, support and willingness to eat take-out.

Christian is honored to be part of SHOWTUNES’ CHRISTIAN WEST production of Nine. He is happy to be working with this talented cast and production team; many are friends he worked with at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Oliver!, The Music Man, and Cinderella. Other credits: Jack & the Beanstalk at CenterStage, A Christmas Carol at SecondStory Repertory, and Mainstage Productions at the Hi-Liners and Studio East. Christian loves attending the H.O.M.E. program in Renton.

6 CAST (continued) Production Team David Hunter Koch (Director) has been performing, directing and producing for over 30 years in Seattle and regional theatres including 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle Rep, ACT, Intiman, Milwaukee Rep. and MetroStage in Washington DC. His own theatre, Cabaret de Paris garnered over 40 awards for theatrical excellence and he was named Theatrical Entrepreneur of the Year by The Seattle Weekly. David has performed with such notables as Kevin Spacey, J.K. Simmons, Kate Mulgrew, Terrance Mann and Steve Martin. He has narrated musical works for the Seattle Symphony and directed concert videos for David Byrne and Pat Metheny. He has directed three other SHOWTUNES concerts: George M., Singin’ In the Rain, and High Society, and proudly serves as Board Vice-President.

Mark Rabe (Music Director/Pianist) has been a music director/pianist and sometimes actor/ singer in Seattle for 25+ years (so he must’ve started at age 12!). Music direction: 15 shows for SHOWTUNES (including last year’s Falsettos and Singin’ In The Rain, Oh, Coward! at Seattle Rep, Goblin Market at ACT, a dozen shows for Seattle Children’s Theatre and many at CLO and various other local companies. Acting roles include: Cosme McMoon in Souvenir at Actor’s Rep in Spokane (RIP) and SecondStory Rep, Arthur in Camelot (Village), and Hamlet in a self-produced show in the Bullitt at ACT. Other favorite venues CHRISTINE RIIPPI over the years: Cabaret de Paris (RIP), Thumper’s Oak Room (RIP), Bathhouse Theatre (RIP), Civic Light Opera (RIP). May all remaining theatre companies in our area live LONG and prosper, please!

Paulette Buse* (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to finally have the opportunity to work with SHOWTUNES! Favorite shows: Million Dollar Quartet, To Kill a Mockingbird, Chick Flick The Musical! and Jesus Christ Superstar. Theaters: Village Theatre, Seattle Opera, Intiman, 5th Avenue, Arizona Theatre Com- pany, and Teatro ZinZanni. After 15 years of working in professional theater, Paulette got a day job and can now play on the weekend. She also occasionally project manages with Message Glue. Love to all her kids and always a tremendous Gratzi to her family.

Ciera Iverson (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to join SHOWTUNES for the first time with this incredible group. Most of the week you can find her at Village Theatre as the Associate Production Manager and Festival Producer. She also loves running, paint by numbers, and Nick!

Sierra Kagen (Italian Coach) is a recently-returned Seattle native. For the past few years, she has split her time between Boston and Italy, earning her BA in Theater and Italian Studies from Brandeis University. She is currently working in the area as an actor/director/educator on stage and in film. Representation with TCM Models and Talent.

Ron Leamon (Costumer) has designed films featuring the talents of Alan Arkin, James Earl Jones, Gregory Hines, Kim Basinger, Dolly Parton, David Lynch, amongst others. His resume includes film and television (ABC, CBS, HBO, Hallmark Hall of Fame) and range from the Stephen King mini series “Rose Red” to the Sundance award-winning film “Smoke Signals.” Ron also has many commercial and theater costume design credits, and serves on the University of Washington School of Drama advisory board.

Martin Charnin (Artistic Director) is celebrating his 58th year in the entertainment industry. His career began in 1957 creating the role of Big Deal, one of Jerome Robbin’s authentic juvenile delinquents, in the original company of West Side Story. He played the role for exactly 1000 performances. Since then he has been involved in over 135 theatrical, television, film, and night club productions. He is one of the dozen people who have won Emmys, Tonys, and Grammys. He has 3 new musicals and several other projects that are “circling over Kennedy” right now. He is delighted you are here to enjoy our latest SHOWTUNES extravaganza!

Maggie Stenson Pehrson (Executive Producer) celebrates 15 Years of SHOWTUNES! Since 2000, Maggie has helped bring to life over 30 concerts and special events “for the love of musicals.” A working actor (proud AEA and SAG-AFTRA) she has enjoyed diverse stage, TV, film, industrial, voiceover and vocal recording projects for over 25 years. Heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, performers, donors and patrons who give so much in support of SHOWTUNES. We wouldn’t be here without you. Love to Clint, Josh and Gabriel. Carpe diem!

Matt Wolfe (Associate Producer) is a veteran of the SHOWTUNES stage (Barnum, Fiorello, Irving Berlin) as well as numerous productions at the 5th Avenue Theatre, Village Theatre, and Seattle Children’s Theatre. Matt appeared in the Original Broadway Cast of Scandalous and toured the country with Sally Struthers playing the role of Cornelius in Hello, Dolly! He is thrilled to bring nearly 20 years of experience in professional theatre to his new role as SHOWTUNES Associate Producer. Matt is also a director and arts educator. Love to Bryan. www.matt-wolfe.org 7

Linger in the lobby after the show today for our sizzling Behind-the-Scenes Talkback! Meet the Actors and Musicians! Hear amusing rehearsal stories! Ask those burning questions! Concessions will be open for an hour after curtain.

SHOWTUNES Theatre Company Board Deirdre Carroll, Julie Carlos, Martin Charnin, Maria Diaz, David Hunter Koch Drew Murphy, Aaron Shanks, Maggie Pehrson, Anne Watanabe, Matt Wolfe

Special Thanks Matt Laughlin, Adam Moomey, Ron Hyder and the rest of the staff at Benaroya Hall Kati Nickerson, Jay Markham, Brent Warwick, Cynthia Savage – Village Theatre The Capital Grille • Wild Ginger Restaurant • Tutta Bella Ann Magoon and the Staff at Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails The 5th Avenue Theatre • KeyBank Broadway At The Paramount Seattle Repertory Theatre • Seattle Children’s Theatre • The Studios, Seattle Jennifer Rice – Public Relations • Mary Machala – POR Payroll Sarah Kerns, Short, Cressman & Burgess PLLC • Carrie Curley & Staff at United Reprographics

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