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2 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN FROM THE DIRECTOR This was a tough one! Not this show, per se, this was a fun adventure, but this season. Wow! We started this season on a path we couldn’t see, wearing masks and distancing. We were told by the powers that be in December that we should probably cancel Starlight AGAIN because of Covid. We converted the season to a drive- in (which would have taken place in parking lot 1), but were rerouted in March right back here! So, as far as this adventure is concerned...we got a late start. But that is not at all an indication of what you’re going to see! I LOVE these characters! I adore this show. Shultz just had a way of making all of these ‘strips’ - these moments in time - combine to make one large tapestry of human nature told through the eyes of children. And one thing always makes itself apparent every time I cross paths with the Peanuts gang; we may not realize it all the time, but happiness lies in the moments we share together. It seems to be what this show is about. These vignettes, these comic strips, show us the moments great or banal, excited or lackadaisical, adventurous or monotonous that make our lives brilliant! And no one can take that away from Charlie Brown and the gang as they live each of these moments, one from the next, as they happen. This cast, crew, and team has been phenomenal to work with! Andrew, Delaney, Ryan, Essence, David, and Eric have brought to life some of the most iconic characters in comic history, and they did it with the heart of children - they explored - while Lily, Autumn, and Greenberg kept it all together over the summer! You will not believe the set that Brandon has created and the bountiful ways to fill it that Mychall & Kat helped me and the cast come up with. Combined with the picture-perfect costumes by Alex and the crew, sweet new sound that Lisa & the pit are creating, which Cierra’s caressing, and the lights Gabby has in store for you, and you’re going to love it! We’re excited, grateful, and humbled to have you with us here tonight (or today, “Hi, Matinee audience!). We have a new sound system for you to hear, a new parking lot to make your walk a bit easier, and new rigging to spruce up the place! So, sit back, take a look around, and breathe in this fresh, Starlight air; we’ve got a show for you now, and a season for you later! We have never felt so excited to say, “Welcome to Starlight”!

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Based on the Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Based on a ConceptionBook, Music of and JEROME Lyrics byROBBINS CHARLES M. SCHULZ CLARK GESNER Additional Dialogue by Additional Music and Lyrics by MICHAEL MAYER ANDREW LIPPA In the Bengt Sjostrom July 21-31, 2021 at 8 p.m., July 24, 2021 at 2 p.m.

Associate Producers: ...... Jim & Carol Cox; Keith Syfert & Linda Miller Producer & Direction by ...... Christopher D. Brady Choreography by ...... Mychall Cornejo Music Direction by ...... Lisa Miller Assistant Direction by ...... Katherine Ziemann Technical Direction & Scenic Design by...... Brandon Mechler Costume Design by...... Alex Christopher McIntyre Lighting Design by...... Gabrielle Tifft Sound Design by...... Cierra Conrad Stage Management by...... Lily Perez

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com 5 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN MUSICAL SYNOPSIS

ACT ONE Opening/You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown...... Company ...... Lucy ...... Snoopy My Blanket and Me...... Linus and Company The Kite...... Charlie Brown (optional company background) The Doctor is In (Dr. Lucy)...... Lucy and Charlie Brown Beethoven Day...... Schroeder and Company The Book Report...... inus, Lucy, Schroeder, and Charlie Brown

ACT TWO My New Philosophy...... Sally and Schroeder T-E-A-M (The Baseball Game)...... Charlie Brown and Company Glee Club Rehearsal...... Company ...... Lucy with Linus and Charlie Brown Suppertime...... Snoopy Happiness...... Company Bows...... Company

6 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN CAST OF CHARACTERS

Charlie Brown...... Andrew Harth ...... Delaney Benson ...... Ryan Hoffman ...... Essence Bell Schroeder...... David Zimmerman Snoopy...... Eric Wilson Male Standby/Swing...... Eddie Kies Female Standby/Swing...... Lenijah Smith

PIT BAND Lisa Miller...... piano/synth/organ Mark Miller...... reeds/strings Dan Jensen...... bass Phil Sulser...... percussion

ABOUT LEOLA ARNOLD Leola Arnold, long-time music teacher and cultural sponsor in our community, died in 1968 leaving her estate to Rock Valley College under the supervision of the Trust Officers of the Illinois National Bank. In her will she stipulated that the college shall continue to offer to the community musical activities involving as large a segment of the community as possible. The Leola Arnold Memorial School of Music was established to offer classes and private instruction to students of all ages in the arts. Dance, music, and art classes are offered for students from the age of four years through adulthood. In addition, activities are presented that involved the community. The “Starlight Musicals” are an example of this type of activity.

7 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN BIOS ESSENCE BELL CIERRA CONRAD (Sally Brown) Essence is (Sound Designer) Cierra is 18 years old. She’s been doing excited to be returning as the theatre since middle school (CHRIS Sound Designer and Engineer BRADY SAW THE BEGINNING OF at Starlight! Cierra has just IT ALL). She’s recently been in Once On This Island graduated at Bradley University with a Bachelor’s and would have been playing Lorrell Robinson in in Theatre Production with an emphasis on Dreamgirls last year if COVID didn’t happen. She will Technical Direction. She is very excited to be back be attending the University of Cincinnati’s College & for the fabulous 2021 season! Cierra thanks her Conservatory of Music this fall to receive my BFA in friends, Hannah, Brent, and fiance Evan for their . never ending support.

DELANEY BENSON MYCHALL CORNEJO (Lucy) Delaney Benson is a (Choreographer) has been rising Junior at the University of a dancer for most of his life and Cincinnati College-Conservatory a choreographer for almost half. of Music (CCM) pursuing a BFA in Having started as a ballroom Musical Theatre. She is honored and blessed to be dancer (Viennese Waltz), Mychall was immersed making her Starlight debut this summer. Recent in the dance world at a young age. Through the credits include: Girls Like That (Scarlett), 42nd Street years and into his time at Xtreme Dance Center (Swing), Frozen (Elsa), Aida (Amneris), Mamma Mia! and North Central College, he studied and taught (Donna), Addams Family (Morticia), Thoroughly ballroom, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, Modern Millie (Mrs. Meers), Butterflies Are Free (Mrs. ballet, and musical theatre. Mychall has been Baker-Best Actress Award GA State Competition) active as a choreographer for Starlight Theatre and several other productions. A proud Georgia and various other in the Chicagoland Thespian, Ms. Benson has performed for 6 years area, while also working/educating in the medical with the Gainesville Summer Theatre Company field! He would like to thank Chris Brady for the and was honored to originate two leading roles in opportunities given to him to help grow in his World Premiere Productions. She is thrilled to join craft. Mychall sends all his love to his beloved the Starlight Theatre family, live with her Grandma family, friends, Mark, Cassie, his Wendy, his & enjoy her extended family this summer in Illinois. Soulmate, and you for supporting his hard work Delaney would like to give thanks and praise to and the performing arts, especially with such hard God, her Mom, Dad, McKinley, and Hayes for their times! “You were given this life because you are unending love. strong enough to live it!” CHRISTOPHER D. AUTUMN DANCY BRADY (Director) Chris (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to have directed this After a year off, Autumn has show as this is a highlight from come back for her sixth season at his time here at Starlight when starlight! This is her first season he performed the eponymous character alongside being an ASM but you can typically find her his wife and friends in 2004! As a kid trapped backstage or in a sound booth. This fall she’ll be in a 40-year-old body, and as a person with an going to NIU for a BFA in design and technology extraordinarily round head, Chris feels a strong with a minor in psychology. She’d like to thank her connection to this show, and he hopes that after family, teachers and friends for being a constant you see it, you do too! push to go beyond the norm “I love you guys”.

8 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN BIOS HANNAH performed the role of Charlie Brown with CYT. He GREENBERG (Assistant was last heard at Starlight in the pit orchestra for Stage Manager) After a long Joseph playing percussion and last seen at Starlight year off, Hannah is back for her in Shrek (Young Shrek/Grumpy Dwarf). Edward Sixth Season Under the Stars and enjoys playing the drum set in Boylan High School’s Fourth on the Stage Management Team. When Jazz Band and singing in both Octaves and Chamber she is not on the road traveling back and forth Singers. He also enjoys volunteering at his church from Aurora University, where she is studying and playing video games. Edward is thankful for Nursing, she is found running around the Backstage everything his parents have done for him and for of Starlight or in the booth. She would like to all of the gifts that the Lord has given him. Enjoy thank her family and Starlight family for always the show! supporting her. “I hope you enjoy your night under the stars.” ALEX CHRISTOPHER MCINTYRE (Costume ANDREW HARTH Designer) Alex Christopher (Charlie Brown) Andrew is McIntyre has designed costumes excited to be back out on the for Starlight and many other Starlight stage and thrilled that surrounding area theaters. He is very excited to it’s with such a talented cast and finally have live productions back and hopes you crew! Andrew was previously seen in Starlight’s enjoy the show. Thank you to all the hard working production of Peter and the Starcatcher and has staff and volunteers. performed on several stages across the Rockford area. A former student of Rockford University BRANDON MECHLER Andrew enjoys his time not on stage working at (Set Designer) Is excited to be the Discovery Center in downtown Rockford. He back at Starlight Theatre! He has would like to thank his family and friends for their been a part of Starlight Theatre continued love and support and a huge shoutout to since 2007 as a volunteer for stage Evan for being his rock n’ soul! Most of all he thanks crew. Since then, he has been in numerous different all audiences for being patrons of live theater and roles including Light Board Programmer, Master hopes you all enjoy the show! Carpenter, Set Designer, and now Technical Director. He would like to thank Chris for this opportunity RYAN HOFFMAN and making his first theatre experience in 2007 (Linus) Ryan is ecstatic to be so enjoyable to start him down this career! He taking part in theatre again, and also wants to thank his wife, Daisy, for being so to be back for his 12th season supportive throughout this journey! on the Starlight stage! His most recent show was as Levi in Joseph, and his other LISA MILLER (Music shows here over the years have included Les Director) Lisa is delighted to Miserables, Spamalot, and Aida. Ryan studied at be part of the awesome Starlight Washington University in St. Louis, and currently community/family for another teaches math at Dixon High School. He would like to season! At the end of the 2021 thank everyone involved at Starlight who help make season, she will have accompanied &/or music- it the wonderful place that it is, as well as his family directed 47 shows for the Starlight & Studio stages. and friends near and far for their continued love and Thank you to the Artistic & Administrative Team support. Enjoy the show! for being flexible, hardworking, & willing to be stretched in different ways in order to again present EDWARD KIES (Male the beauty of Starlight. And to the actors & crew standby/swing) is excited to - thank you for trusting Chris & his team as they learn 4 iconic roles this summer navigated the obstacles & created a plan that safely and most likely perform none allows us to present another awesome season for of them. Edward has previously the community! Be proud! Chris - your leadership is

9 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN BIOS phenomenal & northern Illinois is blessed to have GABRIELLE TIFT you at the helm of the largest community theater (Lighting Designer) Gabrielle in the area...you rock!! Psalm 19:14 - Let the words is so excited to be back at Starlight of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be for her fourth season. She just acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my finished her sophomore year at Redeemer. Carthage College as a Technical-Direction Theatre major with two minors in Costume Design and LILY PEREZ (Stage Dance. Gabrielle is a member of Alpha Psi Omega, Manager) Lily is excited to be Alpha Lambda Delta, and the National Dance back in the theatre world after a Education Organization. You may have seen some of long break last year. Previously Lily her light design work here on the Starlight stage in was an assistant stage manager for CINDERELLA AFTER THE BALL (2018), MADAGASCAR the 2019 season. She is currently studying business (2019), and A CHRISTMAS STORY (2019). She would management at the University at Illinois at Urbana- like to thank her friends and family for all their Champaign and pursuing a minor in theater studies. support as well as Chris Brady and Brandon Mechler She is ecstatic to be putting on a show again and for this opportunity. hopes you enjoy the show! ERIC WILSON (Snoopy) JERNIE SAUNDERS Eric is so excited for Starlight’s (Assistant Choreographer) return. This would have been his is so happy to be back at Starlight 8th summer in a row. (Thanks, for her third summer, working Covid.) He has a special connection beside such amazing people! She to “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” It was his is going into her junior year at University of Illinois very first musical, back in 1980-something. Eric Urbana-Champaign. She is studying Psychology played Linus. In fact it was his only musical, until and getting a minor in theatre. This past year she he appeared in Starlight’s production of “Spamalot” was the assistant choreographer for Illini Student in 2014. He’s also had Starlight roles in “Young Musical’s fall showcase and choreographer for their Frankenstein” (Igor), “Beauty & the Beast” (Lumiere), spring musical, “Little Women”. She is so excited and “Shrek” (Pinocchio). Some of his non-Starlight for live theatre to be ALIVE again! She really hopes favorites include “Corpse” (Evelyn & Rupert Farrant), you enjoy the show! Special thanks to Mychall “She Stoops to Conquer” (Tony Lumpkin), “Witness for everything and her friends and family for the for the Prosecution” (Leonard Vole), and “Much endless support! Ado about Nothing” (Don Pedro). When Eric’s not spending his summers under the stars, he’s getting LENIJAH SMITH closer to them - as a licensed pilot. He also likes to (Female Standby/Swing) In work out - he’s sort of obsessed. He’d like to thank her second full season at starlight, his mom for getting him interested in theatre when Lenijah is extremely grateful he was young, and continuing to be a typical “stage for the opportunity to perform mom” even now that he’s old. Eric also sends much given that Covid has taken so many opportunities love to his wife, Marla, and daughter, Allison for away. She is a Vocal Performance major at Millikin always supporting him - sometimes more than he University, but is hoping to attend fire fighter deserves. And for this show, he needs to give a few training in Phoenix, Arizona at the beginning of treats, a belly rub, and a bunch of ear scratches to next year. She thanks you all for being present and his inspiration for the role - his favorite “good boy”- dedicates this performance to her late mother, his dog, Dash. Katillya Smith.

10 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN BIOS KATHERINE ZIEMANN DAVID ZIMMERMAN (Assistant Director) Kat is (Schroeder) David is thrilled excited to be spending the summer to be working on his first real as an assistant director for the Starlight season and to be part first time with You’re a Good Man, of a small yet powerful cast! This Charlie Brown! She is currently studying theater season he also will be assistant directing Starlight’s and voice at Rockford University. Her favorite production of Little Shop of Horrors. David graduated theater credits include: SOK’s Beauty and the Beast from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as Cogsworth, Starlight Theatre’s Joseph and the before moving across the state to become the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Starlight Shakes current theatre director at Belvidere North High Taming of the Shrew, and Captain Robert Falcon School. He wants to thank his friends and family Scott in Peter and the Starcatcher. She would like to for their support and Christopher Brady for this thank her family, friends, and teachers for all their opportunity. support.

Thank You Mike Thomason and 425 Manufacturing for the bust of Beethoven

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DAN JENSEN (Bass) Dan MARK MILLER is thrilled and excited to finally (Keyboard 2) Mark Miller is be a part of a live performance very excited to play keyboard in with an audience. He sends his his first Starlight pit orchestra. love to his wife and kids, and his Previously, he had been playing full gratitude to the cast, crew, and audience that the piano in pit orchestras at Timber Lake makes this show possible! Playhouse since 2012, and he has also music directed productions at North Central College, NOAH HILL (Drums/ Belvidere HS, and Winnebago HS. Mark is also Percussion) Noah is super the choral director at Belvidere HS as well as the excited to be playing drums for music director for Starlight’s next musical, Once Charlie Brown! You may have Upon a Mattress. Thanks to Mychall and his family heard him dropping some sick for their love and support, Chris and Lisa for this beats in Mama Mia and JCS! A major shout out to opportunity, and all of you in the audience for his loving wife Lexi and his amazing kids. Enjoy the supporting the long awaited return of live theatre! show!

STARLIGHT SHAKES Starlight Shakes, building off of the success and thrills of previous years, is now poised to bring you, MacBeth! Gritty, bloody (sometimes), powerful, the story of MacBeth is always thrilling, especially when it’s outdoors in October on the Ray Castle Stage! So bring your chairs, blankets, food, and intrigue for what will surely be one of the most stunning nights of your year! Oh, and this is a “pay what you think it’s worth” event, so no advanced ticket sales are needed!

Save the Date: October 15 - 17, and 22 - 24

12 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN PRODUCTION STAFF College President Stage Managers Season Graphic Designer- Dr. Howard Spearman Hannah Greenberg Poster/Cover Design Gentleman’s Guide Aaron Johnson Lily Perez Executive Producer Charlie Brown Ron Geary Mary Peterson VOLUNTEERS Mattress & Little Shop Producer & Director Assistant Directors Katherine Zieman Christopher D. Brady Box Office Manager Charlie Brown Theresa Garner Theresa Garner Guest Director(s) Mattress Richard Raether Box Office Assistants David Zimmerman Gentleman’s Guide Sage Plapp Little Shop Rebecca Jensen Celeste Rodriguez Little Shop Technical Director Katelyn Ackland Brandon Mechler Emma Gawaran Assistant Stage Managers Mary Peterson Scenic Designers Master Carpenter Lily Perez Brandon Mechler Charlie Brown & Little Shop Carmen Turner Hannah Greenberg Carmen Turner Jessica Spencer Gentleman’s Guide & Mattress Set and Prop Construction Autumn Dancy Jehona Bexheti Grace Hahn-Varona Choreographers Hannah Bolstad Jenna Christ Mychall Cornejo Danny Dobrowolski Hannah Bolstad Gentleman’s Guide & Charlie Brown Keelee Shae Noella Bonsol Hannah Sleger Mattress Salvatore Mendez Amanda Jensen Guillermo Hernandez Sound Engineers/Assistants Little Shop Asher Moran Autumn Dancy Joshua Ponsones Hannah Bolstad Music Directors Max Taylor Charlotte Kirschbaum Jodi Beach Gentleman’s Guide Gabrielle Tifft Maddi Smith Lisa Miller Tim Sullivan Charlie Brown Maddi Smith Volunteer Costume Shop Mark Miller Assistants Mattress Charge Artist Barb Coffman Cassandra Johnson Little Shop Hannah Sleger Full Season Volunteer Box Office Costume Designer Assistants Sound Designer Alex Christopher McIntyre Catherine I. Martin Full Season Cierra Conrad Full Season Kim Dickinson Costume Shop Manager Lighting Designers Volunteer Set and Prop Vicki Benson Jim McDowell Construction Gentleman’s Guide & Mattress Tim Martin Costume Shop Assistants Gabrielle Tifft Charlie Brown & Little Shop Bernie Sehr Bethany Nelson - Patterner Keizo Osuga Toni Baumann - Patterner Master Electrician(s) Matt Thomas White Emily Compton Renee Voegeli Dori Marsh Gabbrielle Tifft Jonathan Lane Hannah Bolstad

13 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN OUR FRIENDS OUR STARS Constellation Roof-Raiser Star Angel Benefactor Patron Sponsor Contributor Supporter $1000 $500+ $200+ $150+ $125+ $100+ $75+ $50+ $25+

Name in program & waived exchange fees

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Option to purchase a number of season tickets in preferred seating area - 20 10 6 5 4 3 2 1 level determines number of tickets tickets tickets tickets tickets tickets tickets tickets ticket

Invitation for 2 to the Friends’ Reception where the season will be announced

Invitation for 2 to Monday night Technical rehearsals in June

Souvenir show poster signed by cast (show of your choice)

Souvenir show posters signed by casts (all shows)

Invitation for 2 for a special evening artistic discussion with the season director & artistic team

Recognition in program as an Associate Producer for the production of your choice

Invitation to attend selected rehearsals of the play you are helping to produce

14 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN OUR FRIENDS OUR STARS Constellation Roof-Raiser Star Angel Benefactor Patron Sponsor Contributor Supporter $1000 $500+ $200+ $150+ $125+ $100+ $75+ $50+ $25+

Name in program & waived exchange fees

Early access to season & single tickets

Option to purchase a number of season tickets in preferred seating area - 20 10 6 5 4 3 2 1 level determines number of tickets tickets tickets tickets tickets tickets tickets tickets ticket

Invitation for 2 to the Friends’ Reception where the season will be announced

Invitation for 2 to Monday night Technical rehearsals in June

Souvenir show poster signed by cast (show of your choice)

Souvenir show posters signed by casts (all shows)

Invitation for 2 for a special evening artistic discussion with the season director & artistic team

Recognition in program as an Associate Producer for the production of your choice

Invitation to attend selected rehearsals of the play you are helping to produce

15 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN PRODUCTION STAFF BIOS KATELYN ACKLAND (Box Office Artistic Director here at his first theatre home, Assistant) has always been in love with music Starlight. As an actor in almost 90 productions here, and art. Katelyn loves working to touch the lives of Christopher remembers his first show ”Cinderella” people in positive ways. In the Fall, she is excited to (Coachman) and “Western Star” (chorus) quite fondly. begin the Dental Hygiene program at Rock Valley Since his start, however, he studied at the American College and will play clarinet in the NIU Sinfonia. Musical and Dramatics Academy in NYC, and has She is thankful and excited to work with so many performed in NYC, Timberlake Playhouse, Artists kind Starlight theater staff and patrons, and hopes Ensemble, (usual) Suspects, Starlight Shakes, and in that you enjoy the performance! Starlight’s Starlittle Series. Not knowing whether or not there would be a season this year was difficult, VICKI BENSON (Costume Shop but he is truly thankful to be back with you all Manager) “It is great to be writing this to you, sharing the evenings under the stars! Christopher the audience, since for many months we were not would like to give a huge thank you to all of the sure if we would ever see you again! Our reunion of Starlight volunteers and the community of artists costume shop staff actually just occurred in March, here in Rockford; you give our city so much value, 2021 and we are so excited to be back together and to you, the audience, for joining us on these again! In my 7 years, I could never have imagined flights of fancy and expression! Above all, all the that we would be affected so deeply by a pandemic! love he has belongs to his beautiful family, Erin, We are working hard to bring you into this Ophelia, and Imogen. wonderful world of theatre through the costumes you will see before you. We love what we do and we BARB COFFMAN (Costume Shop hope you will feel that joy through each piece worn Volunteer) This is Varv’s third season and she by the actors on stage!” is thrilled to be back volunteering in the costume shop! Barb also enjoys assisting Victoria Benson with Rosie’s Birthday Club. She hopes you enjoy this JEHONA BEXHETI (Set & Prop season! Construction) After a year of being gone, Jehona is excited to finally be back and see everyone back in action. From building to staying up late and EMILY COMPTON (Costume Shop painting the sets, everything was all worth it in the Assistant) This is Emily’s fourth season at Starlight end. She hopes you all enjoy the shows, AND THE and she is very excited to be back! She previously SETS!! has volunteered doing makeup and is now working with costumes as a student worker. She thanks her friends and family for supporting her and HANNAH BOLSTAD (Master encouraging her throughout her time at Starlight! Electrician/Set & Prop Construction) Hannah is super excited to get back out onto the KIM DICKINSON (Volunteer Box theatre scene, after years of being stuck at home. Office Assistant) is returning for her fourth year She recently started college at Columbia College volunteering at Starlight. She will do anything that in Chicago, and has since then light designed, and is needed around the office - except for ticket sales! assisted on a couple shows there! She is a theatre Thanks to everyone for being so nice! lighting technician major and can’t wait to get back into the swing of things with all her friends again here at Starlight! DANNY DOBROWOLSKI (Set & Prop Construction) Danny is back to kick @&% and dish out good vibes. They’re living it up in the CHRISTOPHER D. BRADY big city but venture back to see all our sweet faces. (Producing Artistic Director) They’ve put blood, sweat, and tears into building A long-time member of the Starlight Theatre these sets. They hope you enjoy the shows as much family, father and husband to the greatest family as they enjoyed building them! imaginable, and hopeful Prius-Dweller, Christopher is honored to continue his tenure as the Producing

16 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN PRODUCTION STAFF BIOS THERESA GARNER (Box Office granddaughters invest wisely! He is steadily Manager) Theresa Garner is so happy to be able working on his goal of reading a biography for each to serve the Starlight community as the Box Office of the US Presidents. Manager! She loves the opportunity to work with such amazing people and have the chance to get to BRANDON MECHLER (Technical know the patrons and friends of Starlight who have Director) Is excited to be back at Starlight Theatre! made it what it is today. I hope you enjoy the shows! He has been a part of Starlight Theatre since 2007 as a volunteer for stage crew. Since then, he has been EMMA CLAIRE GAWARAN (Box in numerous different roles including Light Board Office Assistant) is excited for her first year in Programmer, Master Carpenter and now Technical the box office! This is her third season at Starlight Director. He would like to thank Chris for this and loves every second of it. Other than the box opportunity and making his first theatre experience office, you can find Emma on stage this season in in 2007 so enjoyable to start him down this career! Once Upon A Mattress and Pinkalicious. She hopes He also wants to thank his wife, Daisy, for being so you enjoy the shows! supportive throughout this journey!

GUILLERMO HERNANDEZ (Set & SALVATORE MENDEZ (Set & Prop Prop Construction) Guillermo is excited to start Construction) Salvatore is thrilled to be a part working on the crew! He is working on his second of the Starlight day crew and has learned a lot in summer at Starlight! You can also see him in Once his first year with the scene shop. Salvatore is also Upon a Mattress and Pinkalicious! performing in two productions this summer and has found it eye-opening to see all the work that JONATHAN LANE (Costume Shop goes into a production behind the scenes to make Assistant) began volunteering at Starlight in 2017 everything aesthetically pleasing. and is excited to start his first season working in the costume shop! He would like to thank his friends ASHER MORAN (Set & Prop and family for being supportive of his creativity. Construction) After a year of solitary confinement with his rats, Asher Moran is happy to DORI MARSH (Costume Shop finish his third year at Starlight. Assistant) Has worked in the costume shop for 4 years and is completing her final semester at BETHANY NELSON (Costume Shop Rock Valley College this fall. ALongside her love for Patterner) is back working her 5th year in the building costumes and creating prosthetics for Shrek: costume shop at Starlight and she couldn’t be more the Musical, in her free time, she digitally designs ecstatic! She is blessed to be doing what she loves stickers! every day and couldn’t do it without Chris, Vickie, Alex, Carmen and her family. Bethany is also thrilled CATHERENE I. MARTIN (Volunteer to be costume designing her first Starlight show - Box Office Assistant) has been a box office PINKALICIOUS! She hopes you are as happy as her that volunteer for the past four (plus) years. She has Starlight is back, and she hopes you enjoy a season been appearing on the Starlight stage since 1993 under the stars! and appeared 2019 in Mamma Mia and Madagascar. She loves hanging out at Starlight with her friends SAGE PLAPP (Box Office Assistant) and family and calls this her ultimate summer camp! has had a lovely time in the Box Office this season. She’s enjoyed having the chance to work with all TIM MARTIN (Set & Prop the wonderful patrons and her coworkers. Her main Construction) has been cutting wood and focus right now is on her communications major, hammering nails at Starlight for the past four and she also works as a music reviewer. Her busy life years. A retired electrical engineer, he enjoys has kept her from the stage, but she wants to jump spending time in the yard and helping his four back into it soon. 17 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN PRODUCTION STAFF BIOS

JOSHUA PONSONES (Set & Prop workers and painting volunteers for making her Construction) Josh is thrilled to return to living life a whole heck of a lot easier; and to her dad, Jon in Starlight’s pit for his third season on stage and in Sleger, for putting a paintbrush in her hand as a kid the shop. He hopes you enjoy his work on the sets, and showing her the ways of scenic painting. as well as his performances in Once Upon a Mattress and Little Shop of Horrors. MADDI SMITH (Set & Prop Construction) Maddi is very excited to be back BERNIE SEHR (Set & Prop for her third season at Starlight! Maddi recently Construction) is back rooting around in the graduated summa cum laude from DePaul basement braving the cold and the heat, polar University with her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism vortex, snow, and rain trying to make lumber fit and minors in History and Sports Communication. together well enough to be turned into beautiful She is A2 for all five shows scenes by the artist/painters. 2019 season’s sets seemed to fit together and hold up, so they let him TIM SULLIVAN (Set & Prop try it again this season. He would like to thank the Construction) Tim is excited to be back and rest of the crew for their incredible patience. helping to make Starlight happen after far too long of a break. He just finished school at the University CELESTE RODRIGUEZ (Box Office of Iowa and got his degree in Civil Engineering, but Assistant) Celeste has had an awesome time is around to be a part of at least one more summer. working in the Box Office for the last two years! She He hopes you enjoy all the shows! has enjoyed working in this type of environment because she can be around such creative people! MAX TAYLOR (Set & Prop Her recent goals are to continue pursuing her dream Construction) Max is super excited to be back of being an x-ray technician, but also being able to out at starlight! This will be season 14 for Max, and gain and rent out properties. Her love for the stage he would like to thank his mom for always pushing has never left and she hopes with upcoming shows, to do more. she’ll be able to be a part of a production again. GABRIELLE TIFT (Master Electrician/ KEELEE SHAE (Set & Prop Set & Prop Construction) Gabrielle is so Construction) Keelee is happy to be a part of the excited to be back at Starlight for her fourth season. starlight family and hopes you all enjoy the shows! She just finished her sophomore year at Carthage She is an aspiring artist and you can support her art College as a Technical-Direction Theatre major on Instagram! @keeleeshae with two minors in Costume Design and Dance. Gabrielle is a member of Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha HANNAH SLEGER (Scenic Charge Lambda Delta, and the National Dance Education Artist) Hannah is excited to be back for her Organization. You may have seen some of her sixth(ish) season as Scenic Charge Artist, and to be light design work here on the Starlight stage in back at the theatre with a paintbrush in hand after CINDERELLA AFTER THE BALL (2018), MADAGASCAR this last year. Outside of Starlight Theatre, Hannah (2019), and A CHRISTMAS STORY (2019). She would has painted sets for Artists’ Ensemble, The Usual like to thank her friends and family for all their Suspects, Bonzi Productions, and a whole slew of support as well as Chris Brady and Brandon Mechler high school productions. When she’s not spending for this opportunity. time in the shed out back behind the theatre, painting drops, you can find her in rehearsals for this CARMEN TURNER (Master season’s Once Upon a Mattress as the choreographer. Carpenter) Having discovered quickly in her Hannah sends the biggest of gratitude to Brandon youth that being on stage was not the place for her, Mechler and Carmen Turner for their continuous Carmen is happy to have found a channel for her and fabulous hard work, and for designing such beautiful sets for her to paint; to the student

18 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN PRODUCTION STAFF BIOS creativity behind the scenes at Starlight. She thanks MATT THOMAS WHITE (Set & Prop her husband and children for their patience with Construction) is delighted to be a part of her crazy schedule and finds it weird writing about Starlight’s 54th season and is happily returning for herself in the third person. his seventh year as a volunteer. He works backstage on set designs. Matt would love to thank his RENEE VOEGELI (Volunteer Set many friends, family and relatives for their most & Prop Construction) Renee abandoned joyous love and support. Delight is the word. Many Starlight for the film department but is glad they blessings and enjoy the show! have been welcomed back with open arms. They’ve missed their coworkers, building sets and props, and sawdust in their lungs. They hope you enjoy the show, and appreciate the pure pound of work it took to create!

THE TRADITIONS SERIES Our Traditions Series focuses specifically on families, by birth or otherwise! It is our mission to create experiences tailored to families and tight groups of friends to enjoy year after year. To enjoy each other’s company in this crazy, fast-paced world if only for a couple of hours, but make memories that will last lifetimes. In short, we’re hoping to create traditions!

Our winter traditions series continues with, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: the musical!” A story so entrenched in the season, but also hilarious, that you can’t help but be moved by it! The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There’s not supposed to be biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to Bradley and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic. Join us in the Cabin on the Stage! Save the Date: December 3-19

19 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN FRIENDS OF STARLIGHT DONATIONS Donations received as of July 15, 2021 CONSTELLATIONS ($1,000+) ANGELS ($150+) PATRONS ($100+) Rich & Diane Kryzanski Jeff & Kelli Aaby-Stovall The Dooley Family Lyn & Roger Becknell Brent & Susie Bernardi Rob & Lauria Johnson Jim & Carol Cox Mike & Kathy Crandall Jacki Minnihan John & Connie Heins Judy Diehl In Memory of Ralph Allen Johnson Tim & Cathy Martin John & Robin Hovis Anonymous Linda & Jaxon Oshita Dennis & Paula Olson Bill & Kathy Scarpaci Barbara Reams Bill & Peg Reilly Mary Kay and Peter Thomas Keith Syfert & Linda Miller Jim & Sandy Stamm Rod & Ginger Shives Gene & Maggie Anderson Judith Nichols Rita Hogan Mr. & Mrs. Russ Stoneback Donald S. Holt Ward & Judy Haselhorst John Walters Joel & Lynnette Danzl-Tauer Ruthann Gaston Gale Miller In Memory of Jane and Ken Brown BENEFACTORS ($125 Mary Beth Kling ROOF-RAISERS ($500+) John & Anna Borchers Elizabeth Holmertz Dave Mark Armer Swanson Richard Mantello Michael & Nancy Dagefoerde Sue Janson Susan Custer John & Susan DeGuide Deb & Keith Iverson Bev Moore Lois Cannell Ramon William Zartman Robin Roegner Ken & Martha Reinert Jeff & Dawn Barteau Peter Keffer Jeff & April Bold Nancy Atanasoff STARS ($200+) Ron & Lorree Brey Constance Kramer Joanna & Michael Cermak Dale & Kim Dickinson Edward Ladenburger Doug, Jan, & Kristie Clark Robb & Becky Edwards In Memory of Louis & Marcy Trojniar Michael Cyrs--Savant Capital Lee & Lynn Foecking Mel & Shirley Freund Management Dr. & Mrs. Alvin L. Francik Tom and Cathy Huber Ed & Debbie Goelz Sandra Goetz Ron & Barb Jacobson Don & Elaine Johnson Christina Hiltrop John & Beth Johnson Janet & Tim Keating John & Cindy Maville Mr. & Mrs. John Kline David & Beverly Klintworth John & Denise McMorrow In Loving Memory of Betty Mumma Greg & Barb Lee Ray & Jo Marie Paul Barry & Debbie Nelson Cathy & Kevin McDermott In Memory of Lou Suit Duane & Karen Neuendorf Allan & Beverly Merfeld Dolores M. Witte Randy & Deb Schaefer Sam & Deb Overton The Pauli Family Gil & Kathy Schimmoler Jay & Kristine Quinn Rich and Sheryl Silvestrini Joe & Mary Jo Ross The Sinsabaugh Family Florence Sandberg Mr. & Mrs. Barton Wilcox Thomas & Karen Schiller Lee & Gail Zook Brad & Valerie Schreiner The Branom Family Eugene Swanson Jack & Linda Watts Ken & Mary Wolowiec Fred Miller Robbin Nelson Jack & Sue Crandall Charles Lindstrom Dennis and Shawna Bartimmocia Karen Grover

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FRIENDS OF STARLIGHT DONATIONS CONTINUED

SPONSORS ($75+) CONTRIBUTORS ($50+) SUPPORTERS ($25+) Elizabeth Ward Bill & Marlene Beck Janet & Richard Lundin Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Adams Mike & Marlene Bukowski Anonymous Phil Adkins Gloria Burton Anonymous Terry & Mary Anderson Marilyn Calvin Marge Ransick Judy Barton Christine Estes Jim & Kathy Rasch Rick & Bonnie Barton In Memory of Leonard Friedlander Lawrence M. Bauer Ron Brooks & George Lerret who loved Theatre Linda Carlson Sharon Bullis Tom & Becky Harvey Anonymous In Memory of Richard J. Elliott Larry & Suzanne Hopps Michael & Nancy Driscoll Ann & John Kerwitz Carolyn Luczak Mrs. Ruth Esvang John & Barb Majernik Frank Lyford Chris & Bill Gissal Dietmar and Susan Puetz Daniel L. McCullough Adrian Grubb Bill & Mariann Reilly In Memory of Gene Seele Dick & Carol Knowles Barb & Greg Small Paul & Amy Seiler Charles and Michele Lippert Dr. & Mrs. Brian F. Soltys, D.D.S Bruce & Nancy Shindel Jeanne Long Lorelle & Robert Wandell Sancee Siebold Darlene Riddle Jean & Tom Lenhart Mrs. Ruthie L. Wilson April Rottman Rise & Pierce Barker III Alice Workinger Sherri Rudy Wife “Lee” and son Gary Sullivan Mark & Mary Madaus Judy Schellenberger David and Lori McGirk Loren and Roberta Nielsen Travis Small Linda Busch Gary and Ginny Hunt Karl & Ellen Steiskal Betty Amick Karen Shifo Carl Swanson John & Denise Balsley Mary Welden James & Karen Brei Diana Wiemer John & Anne Ciaccio Mary Horn Don & Shirley Hacker Janice Klimek Dr. Don & Judy Holder Marilyn Rothermel Doris & Ken Motzny Susan Barbian Bob & Sharon Reitsch Janet Rauch Liz & Brent Schultz Ruth Atwood Dr. Brenton B. Soltys, D.D.S. Jessica Bonang Ruth Steffen Ellen Anderson John & Glendia Strandin In Memory of Sandy Connell In Memory of Evelyn Jungerberg Darwin Holzmeyer Lizbeth Whelpley Ardis Bufton Tom & Gail Yanik Don and Deanna Thunberg Anna & Kevin Meenan Bob and Karen Kammer Mr & Mrs. Bradley Ball Stephanie Gorham Linda Kimel Nancy Hoey Anne Preston

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1st SEASON - 1967 13th SEASON - 1979 22nd SEASON - 1988 Directed by Directed by Jim Crow Directed by Mike Webb David Meisenholder • West Side Story • Camelot • Finian’s Rainbow • Hello Dolly! • Annie Get Your Gun • 42nd Street 2nd SEASON - 1968 14th SEASON - 1980 Directed by Donald Colucci Directed by Jim Crow 23rdSEASON - 1989 • Patience • Carnival Directed by Mike Webb • Waiting for Godot • Funny Girl • Oliver! • Jesus Christ Superstar 3rd SEASON - 1969 15th SEASON - 1981 Directed by John Pearce Directed by Neil Thackaberry • Anything Goes • Oklahoma! • The Wizard of Oz 24th SEASON - 1990 • H.M.S. Pinafore Directed by Mike Webb 4th SEASON - 1970 Directed by Ted Bacino 16th SEASON - 1982 • The King & I • Man of LaMancha Directed by Dominic Missimi • The Student Prince • Grease • My One and Only 5th SEASON - 1971 Directed by Neil Thackaberry Directed by Ted Bacino 25th SEASON - 1991 • Jacques Brel is Alive & Directed by Mike Webb • Oliver Well & Living in Paris • Fiddler on the Roof • West Side Story • South Pacific • Shenandoah 6th SEASON - 1972 17th SEASON - 1983 • A Chorus Line Directed by Ted Bacino Directed by Dominic Missimi 26th SEASON - 1992 • 1776 • Man of La Mancha • The King and I Directed by Mike Webb Directed by Neil Thackaberry • Hello, Dolly! 7th SEASON - 1973 • Pirates of Penzance • Big River Directed by Ted Bacino • Guys and Dolls • Into the Woods • My Fair Lady 18th SEASON - 1984 • Promises, Promises 27th SEASON - 1993 Directed by Neil Thackaberry Directed by Mike Webb 8th SEASON - 1974 • Carousel • Kiss Me Kate Directed by Ted Bacino • My Fair Lady • Rags • How to Succeed… Directed by Victoria Bussert • City of Angels • No, No Nanette • George M! 28th SEASON - 1994 19th SEASON - 1985 9th SEASON - 1975 Directed by Mike Webb Directed by Directed by Ted Bacino • Meet Me in St. Louis Rod & Ginny MacDonald • Godspell • My Fair Lady • Cabaret • Jesus Christ Superstar • Evita Directed by Thom Sobota 10th SEASON - 1976 • Oklahoma! 29th SEASON - 1995 Directed by Kirk Denmark Directed by Mike Webb Directed by Mike Webb • Of Thee I Sing • Evita • Seven Brides for Seven • A Little Night Music Brothers 20th SEASON - 1986 Directed by Jim Smith • The New Pirates of Directed by Mike Webb • Once Upon a Mattress Penzance • Barnum • Joseph & the Amazing 11th SEASON - 1977 Directed by Leslie Robins Technicolor Dreamcoat Directed by Jim Crow • Music Man • The Sound of Music Directed by Mike Webb 30th SEASON - 1996 • The Music Man • Fiddler on the Roof Directed by Mike Webb • Bye Bye Birdie 12th SEASON - 1978 21st SEASON - 1987 Directed by Jim Crow Directed by Mike Webb • Pippin • Camelot • Peter Pan • Crazy for You • Showboat • 1776 • Joseph & the Amazing • Candide Technicolor Dreamcoat

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31st SEASON - 1997 40th SEASON - 2006 48th SEASON - 2014 Directed by Mike Webb Directed by Mike Webb Directed by Mike Webb • Guys & Dolls • Cats • The Sound of Music • Children of Eden • State Fair • Tintypes • The Sound of Music • Miss Saigon • Honk! • Joseph & the Amazing • Monty Python’s Spamalot 32nd SEASON - 1998 Directed by Mike Webb Technicolor Dreamcoat • Angel • The Secret Garden 41st SEASON - 2007 49th SEASON - 2015 • Cinderella Directed by Mike Webb Directed by Mike Webb • Western Star • Peter Pan • Mary Poppins • Disney’s Geppetto & Son • The Last Five Years 33rd SEASON - 1999 Directed by Mike Webb • Jekyll & Hyde • Memphis • Annie • Ragtime • Young Frankenstein • Once On the Island 42nd SEASON - 2008 50th SEASON - 2016 • Fiddler on the Roof Directed by Mike Webb Directed by Mike Webb • Jonah • Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 34th SEASON - 2000 Directed by Mike Webb • The Wiz • Jesus Christ Superstar • Godspell • Little Shop of Horrors • The Phantom of the Opera • A Funny Thing Happened • Thoroughly Modern Millie • Children of Eden on the Way to the Forum 43rd SEASON - 2009 51st SEASON - 2017 • Hans Christian Anderson Directed by Mike Webb Directed by Christopher D.Brady • David the King • Disney’s Beauty & the Beast 35th SEASON - 2001 Directed by Mike Webb • Evita • Peter & the Starcatcher • The Music Man • The King and I • Sister Act • Grease • The Producers • Godspell • Rebels 44th SEASON - 2010 52nd SEASON - 2018 Directed by Mike Webb Directed by Christopher D.Brady 36th SEASON - 2002 Directed by Mike Webb • Chicago • Shrek • South Pacific • Aida • Jane Eyre • Honk! • Rent • Dirty Rotten $coundrel$ • 42nd Street • Annie • Anything Goes 45th SEASON - 2011 53rd SEASON - 2019 37th SEASON - 2003 Directed by Mike Webb Directed by Mike Webb Directed by Christopher D. Brady • Big River • The Phantom of the Opera • Mamma Mia! • Just So! • After Dark • West Side Story • Children of Eden • The Drowsy Chaperone • Joseph & the Amazing • Hairspray Technicolor Dreamcoat 38th SEASON - 2004 46th SEASON - 2012 Directed by Hannah R. Sleger Directed by Mike Webb • The Addams Family • Showboat Directed by Mike Webb • You’re A Good Man Sweeney Todd 54th SEASON - 2021 • Charlie Brown • Little Women Directed by Richard Raether • Hot Mikado • Into the Woods • A Gentleman’s Guide To Love • Seussical The Musical • 9 to 5 and Murder 47th SEASON - 2013 Directed by Christopher D. Brady 39th SEASON - 2005 • You’re A Good Man Directed by Mike Webb Directed by Mike Webb • Starlight Express Charlie Brown • Oklahoma! • Once Upon A Mattress • • Xanadu Jesus Christ Superstar • Little Shop Of Horrors • Disney’s Beauty & the Beast • The 25th Annual Putnam • Chess County Spelling Bee • Les Misérables

23 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN FOR YOUR INFORMATION ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES RECORDING AND Can be checked out from the box office for use TAKING PHOTOS during performances. These are available on a first- Are NOT permitted during the production. Use of come, first-served basis, and are available one hour such devices is a violation of copyright law. Patrons prior to the show. found to be recording will be asked to delete their captures or be escorted from the theatre. REFRESHMENTS Are available in the concession stands on both sides DONATIONS OF OLD CLOTHING of the upper seating section and on the west side AND FURNITURE of the theatre on the lower level. Concessions can Are gratefully accepted by Rock Valley College’s be purchased before the performance and during Theatre Program. Call (815) 921-2160 to arrange a intermission. donation. RESTROOMS COSTUME RENTALS Can be found on both sides of the upper seating The costumes which appear in Starlight Theatre section - women’s on the west side, men’s on the productions are designed and constructed by our east side - and on the west side of the lower level costume shop. They are available for rental at (both). modest fees. Contact Vickie Benson at (815) 921-2167 SMOKING Is not permitted at Rock Valley College except in VOLUNTEERS designated areas. There are no designated areas in Are needed for Starlight Theatre in order for us to the theatre. function! We welcome your help regardless of your skill level. Call us at (815) 921-2160 to put yourself WHEELCHAIR SEATING on a volunteer list or visit our facebook page and Exists in several seating areas of the theatre. Please follow the volunteer link to sign up! notify the box office in advance of the performance so we may better serve you.

BOX OFFICE INFO BOX OFFICE HOURS EXCHANGES 10am - 4pm Tuesday - Friday and one hour before Tickets may be exchanged for a different time of each performance. the same performance. Tickets must be physically returned to the box office a minimum of 24 hours CONTACT before the original performance time. For reservations, call (815) 921-2160. Write: Box Office, Rock Valley College, 3301 N Mulford Rd, GROUP RATES Rockford, IL 61114. Fax to: (815) 921-2169. On- Groups of 20 or more can receive a discount. Contact Line: www.RVCStarlight.com. the Box Office for more information.

TICKETS All seats are reserved. Individual ticket prices are: Adults - $25, Students/Seniors/Teachers/Military/ RVC Employees - $21, and Children - $10.

24 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Our success at Starlight Theatre depends heavily on the time our volunteers are willing to commit to the support of our program. We understand how the power of a performance goes beyond the storytelling on stage, and is made greater by the experience you have while you are here. Are you greeted like part of the family? Is the theatre clean and beautiful? Are concessions available with at reasonable prices? We rely on our volunteers, our family, to perform many of these tasks, and they do a tremendous job! Their only reward is a chance to see part of the play, an occasional cup of coffee, an infrequent pat on the back, and the intrinsic reward of being part of a family that has enriched the lives of others. If an opportunity to be a part of our family of volunteers interest you, here are some of the positions and what is involved therein.

HOUSE MANAGERS are responsible for directing the crew of ushers (during Starlight season, they recruit the crew of 12 ushers for the show). They count the ticket stubs and report the count for each performance. They oversee and participate in the post-show cleanup They report any problems to our staff. House Managers arrive an hour before the show, and are usually free to go about twenty minutes after the show ends..

USHERS are responsible for taking tickets from the patrons, distributing programs, helping patrons find their seats, and helping pick up after the performance. Ushers arrive about an hour before the show, and are free to go about twenty minutes after the show.

CONCESSIONAIRES are responsible for preparing the concession stands and food items before the show, selling the food before the show and during intermission, and cleaning the stands after intermission. Concessionaires arrive one or two hours before the show, and are free to leave about twenty minutes after intermission.

BACKSTAGE CREW are responsible for moving set pieces on and off the stage, operating spotlights, and/or flying set pieces in and out

CARPENTERS assist the set construction process during daytime hours and work closely with the Scenic Designer and Technical Director.

BOX OFFICE PERSONNEL are responsible for selling tickets during daytime hours or hours of show. Box office personnel will be trained throughout the year

If you are interested in volunteering, please visit our Facebook page and sign up via the link OR call the box office at (815) 921-2160 and have them add you to the list.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS RVC President Dr. Howard Spearman Keizo Osuga Ron Geary Renee Voegeli RVC Board of Trustees Nick Korneski Erin, Ophelia, and Imogen Brady Andrew Blevins State Farm Agent Daisy Mechler Tim & Karla Dorgan John, Henry, Noah, and Iris Turner Belvidere North High School The Amazingly Hard-Working staff All of our volunteers here at here at Starlight Theatre the show around us all! The diligently hard-working staff Janet Kjellstrom here at RVC Mike Thomason Brittany Freiberg & Jeff Hendry the RVC Foundation Dean Coryell RVC Marketing Department All of our Friends of Starlight RVC Mass Comm NAT Legacy Collection RVC POM Staff In memory of Mr. Richard Nordlof RVC IT Staff Catherene Martin Timothy Martin Bernie Sehr Barb Coffman Matt Thomas White

PLEASE HELP KEEP starlight THEATRE BRIGHT! We pride ourselves on offering an affordable theatre experience in a clean environment. In addition, Starlight Theatre is home to many different woodland creatures and garbage can be very harmful to their health. In order to ensure that the theatre is a clean environment, please make sure to dispose of your trash in the proper receptacles throughout the theatre. Thank you for your continued patronage and support!

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Savage Gardens: The Carnivorous Display The real and imaginary world of carnivorous June 26–NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Explore the captivating world of carnivorous plants! Garden Gate Gift Store Immerse yourself in this unique world, and experience larger-than-life interactive sculptures that will give you a “bug's eye” view of these unique flora. The display features dozens of species, including Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, trumpet plants, butterworts, sundews, and more. Since many carnivorous plants are quite small, there are feature areas to get a close-up view of these amazingly adapted plants. Visit the Garden Gate Gift Store for unique gifts, decor, Regular admission rates apply to this exhibit. Conservatory and carnivorous plant- guests are encouraged to pre-purchase admission tickets prior themed items! to visiting. Shop online at Admission Rates (Residents/Non-Res): Adults ($7/$9); ncggardengate.com Curbside pick-up and Seniors 62+ ($5/$7); Veterans ($5/$7); Ages 5–17 delivery available!* ($5/$7); Ages 3–4 ($3/$4); Ages 2 and under (Free) *Delivery within 5 miles of NCG

To purchase tickets and view events and activities schedule, visit nicholasconservatory.com

nicholasconservatory.com We welcome the opportunity to assist 1354 N 2nd St, Rockford, IL guests with disabilities. Call or text for info. A facility of 815-987-8858

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PROUDLY PRESENTS

Book by ELIZABETH KANN & VICTORIA KANN

Music by Lyrics by Based on the book “Pinkalicious” JOHN GREGOR JOHN GEGOR, ELIZABETH KANN by ELIZABETH KANN & VICTORIA KANN & VICTORIA KANN

AUG 12-14

Our StarLittle@rvcstar thislight summertheatre is the tale@ rofvc_ Pinkalicious,starlight who can’t stop eating pink cupcakesBOX despite OFFICE warnings from her parents (what!?)! Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s815.92 office1.216 with 0 pinkititis,@rv ancst afflictionarlight that turns her@rvcstarlighttheatre pink from head to toe–a dreamRoc kcomeVale ytrueColle forge .edu/this pink-lovingStarlight enthusiast. Alas PINKALICIOUS needs a way out of her pink predicament, and joined by her family, especially her secretly pink-loving brother, Peter, they find unity and appreciation in the quirks that define us all! Enjoy this as a single show with your family or as an addition to your Starlight season. Either way, you will have done it right, as this show is going to be a spectacular adventure for kids from 3 to 103! 28