Company Mission ARTISTIC DIRECTOR BoHo Theatre's mission is to create Peter Marston Sullivan bold theatre that challenges convention through innovative storytelling and EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR unites artist and audience in the Kaela Altman examination of truth, beauty, freedom and love through the lens of human ASSOC. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR relationships. Peter Robel MANAGING DIRECTOR Board Ryan Guhde Jean Zuiker, President Richard Maxen, Vice-President MARKETING DIRECTOR Mary Kate Robel, Secretary Charles Riffenburg IV Steve Goodman Cheré LaRose ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE Bob Turner Anna Hammonds Diana Wendt

CASTING ASSOCIATE Stephanie Sullivan Artistic Affiliates Christa Buck OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE Brandon Dahlquist Mary Kate Robel Diane Fairchild Patrick Ham PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Theresa Ham Meg Love Steve O'Connell Thomas J. Samorian SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Cassy Schillo Ashley Hannon Danni Smith Jeremy Trager STUDIO LIAISON Megan Turnquist Greg Foster John Zuiker COMPANY MEMBERS Peter Blair Molly Layton www.BoHoTheatre.com David Tibble Sean Thomas /BoHoTheatre

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“For however talented we may secretly think ourselves to be, we remain in the great scheme of things relative mediocrities. It is only genius – that rarest and most precious of states – that is unaffected by fashion and indifferent to competition...” -Peter Hall

t is with great pride and gratitude that say we all have wondered: “Will I be re- I welcome you to BoHo’s second pro- membered?” Iduction of our landmark 10th Season: As I look back at my time with BoHo Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus. and this family of artists that I have shared For every theatrical artist, there is one so many years with, I find solace from those show that permeates the core of our soul fears. I find a history of strength, friend- in a way that is profoundly beautiful... ship, truth, passion, love, compassion, and a little frightening. For me, Amadeus beauty, and a profound sense of freedom is that show. Though there is a grandeur from fears that might otherwise paralyze and theatricality to the show with its me. To the countless number of artists and intricate language, history, musicality, friends that have been a part of this and style and period, at its heart it is one man’s every story our company has told: thank struggle with his own fears: fear of medioc- you. rity, of mortality, of being forgotten, and the fear of being neglected (and perhaps even punished) by his God. Shaffer has unearthed a deeply personal and utterly Peter Marston Sullivan relatable question that I would venture to Artistic Director

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by Peter Shaffer Directed by Peter Marston Sullivan* Performers SALIERI...... Steve O’Connell† MOZART...... Chris Ballou CONSTANZE...... Amanda Jane Long JOSEPH II...... David Tibble* ROSENBERG...... Scott Danielson STRACK...... Russell Alan Rowe VAN SWIETEN ...... Sean Thomas* VENTICELLI 1 ...... Jeff Kurysz VENTICELLI 2 ...... Sasha Hatfield ENSEMBLE...... Patrick Byrnes, Kaitlin Henderson, Rus Rainear, and Chelsea Taylor Production Artists & Staff PRODUCER...... Kaela Altman* PRODUCTION MANAGER ...... Meg Love* STAGE MANAGER ...... Todd Koval SCENIC DESIGN...... Patrick Ham† LIGHTING DESIGN...... Megan Turnquist† COSTUME DESIGN...... Theresa Ham† SOUND DESIGN...... Matthew Tibbs PROPERTIES DESIGN ...... Cassy Schillo† STYLE COACH...... Amanda Jane Long LANGUAGE CONSULTANTS . . . .Peter Robel*, Stephanie Sullivan* ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER ...... Dalton Long Music Performed by Ball State faculty members Dr. Robert Willey; Dr. Hyunyoung Hwang; and Michael Elliot, M.F.A.

* BoHo Theatre Company Member † BoHo Theatre Artistic Affiliate

Amadeus is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. The video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever is strictly prohibited. Performer Biographies

CHRIS BALLOU (Mozart) is thrilled to be rejoining BoHo after appearing in the critically acclaimed thriller Veronica’s Room. Currently touring , , and Julius Caesar throughout the area with Crew of Patches Theatre. Chicago credits: Duke Orsino in , Amadeus, Henry IV (parts I & II), Henry V, Beyond the Fringe, and Seascape (Oak Park Festival Theatre), Tartuffe (BoHo) and Mr. Bingley/Mr. Collins in Pride and Prejudice (). Regional: Edmund in King Lear (Stonetown Theatre), Marius in Les Miserables and The Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland (Mt. Baker Theatre). Film: The Mountain Runners. Specialized in Shake- speare performance through BADA at Oxford University and studied theatre at Roosevelt University where he appeared in , The Cradle Will Rock, Execution of Justice, Spoon River Anthology, Circus of Chalk, and At Risk. Chris will next appear in Lyle finds his Mother and Monstrous Regiment at Lifeline Theatre.

PATRICK BYRNES (Salieri’s Valet, Ensemble) is exceptionally grateful to be making his debut with BoHo! Most recently he’s been seen in Mahal at Bailiwick Chicago (Tim Matthews), Sunday in the Park With George at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre (Boatman & Franz u/s), The Secret Garden, Camelot, Man of La Mancha, and Annie Get Your Gun at Light Opera Works, The Pajama Game at The Music Theatre Co., and A Twist of Water at Route 66 Theatre (Liam Pirro u/s). Many thanks to my late parents, love to Danny, and cake for all my supportive friends and family.

SCOTT DANIELSON (Rosenberg) is stoked to be working with BoHo and director Peter Sullivan once again. Scott was previously seen in BoHo’s Kiss of the Spider Woman (Warden) and M. Butterfly (Toulon). Scott also appeared in the recently released indie filmBoot the Pigeon and as George Washington in the web-series I Made America. Scott is also an ensemble member of . For more information, visit www.scottdanielson.com. Thank you to his wife Susan for her unending support. Love to Sookie and Shakespeare.

SASHA HATFIELD (Venticelli 2) is thrilled to be back with BoHo, where she was last seen in Hauptmann. Offstage, she is the PR director for The Public House Theatre, where she recently performed in How to Lose Your Job and Alienate Friends. She also sings around the city with her comedy band, Housebroken. Thank you to this incredible company, anyone reading this, and Byron, always. KAITLIN J. HENDERSON (Teresa Salieri, Ensemble) is pleased to be making her BoHo debut. A Boston native, Kaitlin worked for five years as an Artist-in-Residence at the acclaimed Shakespeare & Company in Massachusetts. She has also worked professionally on the East Coast with The Worcester Shakespeare Company, History Alive, North Shore Music Theatre, and others. Relatively new to Chicago, Kaitlin is the Ensemble Development Director at the Organic Theatre Company, and can be seen as Lady Macbeth in their upcoming produc- tion of Macbeth. Kaitlin holds a B.A in Theatre Studies and Vocal Per- formance from Gordon College and an M.F.A. in Acting from Northern Illinois University.

JEFF KURYSZ (Venticelli 1) is so excited to be working on Amadeus. This is his first time with BoHo Theatre and he is absolutely thrilled. Previous Chicago credits include: All My Sons (Eclectic Theatre), Richard III (Wayward Productions), Red (Red Theatre Chicago), Romeo and Juliet (Teatro Vista), Othello (Shakespeare Project of Chicago). Regional: Twelfth Night, Richard III, and The Tempest (Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre).

AMANDA JANE LONG (Constanze) returns to BoHo after making her Chicago debut as Susan in Veronica’s Room. Hailing from Portland, OR, West coast credits include Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Adrianna in Comedy of Errors, Miranda in The Tempest, Jenny/Ms. Forsythe in Death of a Salesman (Bag & Baggage Productions) as well as tours with Oregon Children’s Theater and Tears of Joy Puppet Theater. Collegiate credits include: Wendla in Spring Awakening, Eva in Not About Nightingales, and Mrs. Bonner in Mrs. Packard. Education: BFA Acting (Southern Oregon University), MFA Acting (Northern Illinois University), Certif- icate of Acting (Moscow Art Theatre School). Next up, Amanda will play First Witch in Macbeth for ’s summer repertory season.

STEVE O’CONNELL (Salieri) is happy to be back on stage with BoHo, where he is an artistic affiliate. Previous credits with the company include Ghosts, The Elephant Man, Floyd Collins, and Pygmalion (co-production with Stage Left). Recent Chicago credits include The Killer Angels (Lifeline), Coriolanus (The Hypocrites; Jeff nomination - Actor in a Principal Role), Hostage Song (Signal Ensemble), and The Kid Thing (Chi. Dramatists/About Face). Other Chicago credits include work with Timeline, Red Tape, Metropolis, Infusion, and Theatre Wit. Film and television credits: Betrayal (ABC), Chicago PD (NBC), Low Winter Sun (AMC), Chicago Fire (NBC), The Mob Doctor (FOX), and Last Man Standing (Lifetime). Steve received an MFA in Acting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. RUS RAINEAR (Salieri’s Cook, Kapellmeister Bonno, A Majordomo, Ensemble) is thrilled to be back with BoHo after appearing in The Winter’s Tale and Sideshow, and would like to thank Peter for the opportunity! Just prior to Amadeus, Rus was seen in Kokandy’s production of The Sweet Smell of Success. He is a -nominated actor (Cabaret, Theo Ubique) and was a member of two Jeff award-winning ensembles (Corpus Christi with Ulysses Theatre Company and Parade with Bailiwick Rep). Rus has worked in theaters and cabarets across Chicago for 20 years and is so grateful for all the sup- porters of live arts! Thank you for coming and, as always, thanks Mom.

RUSSELL ALAN ROWE (Strack) is excited and honored to be returning to BoHo for Amadeus. Other BoHo credits: Floyd Collins (Lee Collins) and The Rainmaker (Sheriff Thomas). Recent credits: Annie Get Your Gun at Light Opera Works and Anyone Can Whistle with . Notable recent credits also include the role of Robert Danvers in There’s A Girl In My Soup with Metropolis and the Detective in Blue/Whitney with Stage Left. To be a part of this amazing production is a dream come true! Special thanks to Peter Sullivan and the BoHo company for their support, friendship and encouragement. Russell dedicates his work in Amadeus to his father.

CHELSEA TAYLOR (Katharina Cavalieri, Ensemble) is a recent graduate of Northwestern University where she studied theatre with an emphasis on theatre for young audiences. Here in Chicago, she has worked with trip., Buzz22 Chicago, and can be seen in the upcoming RAW with Deluge Theatre Collective. She is a proud member of Shattered Globe’s 2013-2014 Protege Program.

SEAN THOMAS (Van Swieten) New York and national tour credits: Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables (Broadway and national tour); The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (Promenade Theatre and national tour); Three Tall Women (Promenade Theatre); The Threepenny Opera (Lucille Lortel). Chicago credits: The Schooner (Mercury Theatre), Hot L Baltimore (Steppenwolf); A (Drury Lane Oakbrook); Aspects of Love (Theo Ubique), Veronica’s Room, Ghosts, Big River, and Tartuffe (BoHo), Wreckage (Caffeine Theatre); The King and I (Porchlight) Elephants Graveyard (Red Tape); Inventing Van Gogh (Strange Bedfellows) and Ruby Wilder (Tympanic Theatre). Up next, the premiere of Sandalwood by Dan Caffrey (Typanic/Side Project). Sean is a proud company member of BoHo!

DAVID TIBBLE (Joseph II) is thrilled to be returning to the BoHo stage, where he was last seen in Floyd Collins. Other theatrical credits include: Decker in Bleacher Bums (Metropolis), Caliban in The Tempest (BoHo), Romeo in The People vs. Friar Lawrence (Second City at Chicago Shakespeare) and Bob Cratchit in (Metropolis). David has also appeared in commercials for Budweiser, Luna Carpet, and Life Storage. Thanks to Peter, Kaela and everyone at BoHo for this opportu- nity, and family for their continuous support. Love to Michelle. David is represented by Paonessa Talent. Production Staff Biographies

PETER MARSTON SULLIVAN Illinois . He thanks (Director) is the proud Artistic Director his beautiful wife Theresa for her love and of BoHo Theatre and has worked for the support, and his amazing son, Cole. for over eight years in various capacities, including his current MEGAN TURNQUIST (Lighting position of Artistic Associate. Peter earned Design) is pleased to be working with a BA in Theatre, an MA in Teaching at BoHo again. Previous BoHo design credits Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, include Veronica’s Room and Hauptmann, and an MFA in Directing at Illinois State and she assisted on The Spitfire Grill and University. Recent directing projects Floyd Collins. Around the city Megan has include Kiss of the Spider Woman, Floyd worked with Awkward Pause Theatre, Collins, Pippin, Big River, Icarus, I Am Saint Sebastian Players, Raven, Wheaton My Own Wife (co-director), Ghosts, Playing College, Gwendolyn Brooks Prep High with Fire, and M. Butterfly at BoHo; The School, and The Vagabonds of the Pajama Game at Northwestern Universi- Runaway Circus. She holds a degree in ty; Black Comedy at Piccolo Theatre, and theatre from Wheaton College. She wants Cry Havoc at Bailiwick. Special thanks to to thank Mozart for helping her finally the BoHo family, and to all artists involved realize that opera can be amazing. in telling this deeply personal story. “The greater the obstacle, the more glory in over- THERESA HAM (Costume Design) is coming it.” –Moliere delighted to return to BoHo. Other BoHo credits include: The Glorious Ones (non-Eq- TODD KOVAL (Stage Manager) is uity Jeff Award), The Wild Party, Side elated to be stage-managing at BoHo, after Show, Dirty Blonde, and Pygmalion (co-pro- a brief stop in Atlanta stage managing duction with Stage Left Theatre). Other with the Atlanta Dance Theatre for the Chicago Credits: Shrek: The Musical, Short 2013 holiday season. He is new to the Shakes Romeo and Juliet, and Beauty and Chicago area after spending the past seven the Beast (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre); years in Orlando, FL, stage managing with Sweeney Todd, The Sound of Music, Sunset Universal Studios and the Nickelodeon Blvd, Oliver!, and Hello Dolly! (Drury Lane Suites Resort. He’d like to thank and send Theatre); Annie and 42nd Street (Paramount his love to his small group of friends for the Theatre); A Civil War Christmas, Souvenir unparalleled support. Enjoy the show! (Northlight Theatre); Cosi Fan Tutte, Don Giovanni (The Ryan Opera Center at Lyric PATRICK HAM (Scenic Design) is Opera Chicago); Hansel and Gretel, Die excited to return to BoHo after designing Fledermaus (DePaul Opera Theatre); and the acclaimed Kiss of the Spider Woman. productions with Porchlight Music Theatre, He is a BoHo artistic affiliate and an Theater on the Lake, Stage Left Theatre assistant professor at Wilbur Wright and Theatre. Regional credits College where he teaches Theatre & Art. He include: The Little Theatre on the Square, holds an MFA in Scenic Design from Illinois Ensemble Theatre Company, and Theatre- State University. His design and technical Works. Upcoming: RENT (Paramount work has been seen at BoHo, Accidental Theatre). Theresa is an artistic associate Shakespeare, Stage Wright Theatre, Drury both with BoHo and Stage Left Theatre. Lane Theatre Oakbrook, Opera Theatre of She is also an adjunct faculty member at St. Louis, Union Avenue Opera, Porchlight Wilbur Wright College. Musical Theatre, Prairie Fire Theatre, and MATTHEW TIBBS (Sound Design) CASSY SCHILLO (Properties Design) is a sound designer working in live per- is delighted to rejoin BoHo for this talented formance, film and advertising, and is an production. Since graduating with a the- Assistant Professor in the Department of atrical BFA from UW-Whitewater, Cassy Theatre and Dance at Ball State University. has worked in various theaters throughout Sound design credits: Around the World in the Midwest including Light Opera Works, 80 Days at Ensemble Theatre of Cincinna- Red Tape, Milwaukee Chamber, Florentine ti, Laughing Stock at Peterborough Players Opera, Theatre Wit, Marriott at Lincoln- in New Hampshire, King Henry the Fifth shire, Remy Bumppo, Stage Left, Drury and Twelfth Night at Great River Shake- Lane, (re)discovre & Piccolo. Catch more speare Festival in Winona, Minnesota, of her work currently on First Folio’s and numerous shows as Pioneer Theatre Rough Crossing. Company’s Resident Sound Designer for three years. Matthew’s work in film has DALTON LONG (Assistant Stage been has been seen at national and inter- Manager) is very excited to have his national film festivals including NewFilm- Chicago ASM debut with BoHo Theatre makers New York, Austin Film Festival, and the wonderful cast and crew of Toronto ReelHeArt Film Festival, Penn- Amadeus. Having recently graduated sylvania ArtsFest Film Festival, and the from Principia College with a BA in Rhode Island International Film Festival. Theatre, Dalton moved up to Chicago to M.F.A. University of Cincinnati’s Col- pursue his love of live theatre. While at lege-Conservatory of Music, B.A. George Principia, he stage-managed Hiding in the Fox University. Open, assistant stage-managed two of his college’s dance productions, and the first college production of A Tale of Two Cities since it left Broadway. Dalton hopes you enjoy the show!

Our Special Thanks To... Peter Coombs Photography, Shaun Baer, Bethany United Church of Christ, Lifeline Theatre, Tom Vendafreddo, The League of Chicago Theatres, Dr. Robert Willey, Miguel Perez, Chicago Shakespeare Theater;

The Illinois Arts Council, the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, the Arts & Business Council of Chicago, Jean Zuiker, and Tekeda Pharmaceuticals;

The BoHo Board of Directors and Company members, who strive daily to make this a place where artists can learn, grow and fulfill their dreams.

GAYLORD & DOROTHY DONNELLEY FOUNDATION BoHo Theatre needs you

As we enter our landmark 10th Season, we are seeking passionate individuals to help grow our organization and bring art to more people. We need assistance in:

DONORSHIP DEVELOPMENT • BOARD DEVELOPMENT • AUDIENCE SERVICES • AND MORE!

Interested? Contact Executive Director Kaela Altman at [email protected] to learn about the exciting opportunities that await you!

Floyd Collins HAUPTMANN "A major event, an extremely well-cast "Powerful... stunning..."  small-scale staging sensitively directed –Time Out Chicago by Peter Marston Sullivan... I can't imagine a better revival..." "Sophisticated, well-paced, and riveting" –The Wall Street Journal -CenterStage Chicago

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Gary Hirschberg, Charles H. Jesser, Kristin Larsen, Steve Miller, Quinton Snodgrass, Jill Valentine, Welcome to Stage 773 Brian Walter

Stage 773, formed by Creative Director Brian Stage 773 is looking for individuals who first and Posen, is a multi-complex theater that is foremost love . Additionally, we welcoming, nurturing and collaborative to are seeking individuals who have experience in Chicago’s art community. the fields of finance/ accounting, fundraising, and legal: not for profit and real estate. Ideal Stage773 conducts two primary activities: to candidates have diverse networks and/or ties to provide subsidized space rental to Chicago’s art-supporting companies in the Chicago area. Is many off-Loop companies and to produce its this you? own work. In addition to space to perform, tenants receive full box office, front of house and Volunteers contribute, on average, about 4-6 customer services, marketing support and 24 hours a month attending board and committee hour technical assistance. Fundamental to Stage meetings as well as board-related events. In 773’s business philosophy and demonstrated exchange for your service, you have the oppor- success is the fact that each staff member is also tunity to interact with a truly dynamic group of an art-maker. Stage 773’s organizing principle people and play a vital role in Chicago’s cultural is to support the Artists so they can focus on community. From the members on our Board art-making to our patrons, Stage 773 attracts an exciting and extraordinary group of creative and diverse We invite you to return to Stage 773 any day of personalities. Contact Executive Director, Kristin the week and experience what the Huffington Larsen at [email protected] for more infor- Post describes as “an eccentric space with a fresh mation. approach to presenting dance, theatre, sketch comedy — even cabaret.” Stage 773 Staff

In the course of a month, over 30 different per- Creative Director...... Brian Posen formances will be presented on the stages of Executive Director ...... Kristin Larsen Stage 773 including our very own Cupid Players Director of Facilities...... Brian Peterlin are now in their 11th year, and the Chicago Director of Operations ...... Jill Valentine Sketch Comedy Festival is now in its 13th year, Director of Tenant Services joining SMUSH!, a weekly open mic featuring and Grant Management...... Jack Short the funniest people in Chicago performing Business Manager...... Liren Shi sketch-comedy, improvisation, stand-up and Education Coordinator...... Hilary Williams smushing them together on one stage. In Administrative Assistant...... Zach Abel addition to these groups, Stage 773 produces Marketing Assistant. . . . .Katie Johnson-Smith the Chicago Women’s Funny Festival and now House Manager...... Mandy Whitenack NerdFest. Stage 773 offers advanced education Bar Manager...... Vance Brinkerhoff programs including master classes for adults as Box Office . . . . Nancy Farnand, Joey Gilmore, well as training programs for recent graduates...... Michelle Maurer, Kevin McDonald, ...... Laura Wilson For more information on performances, Bar Staff...... Amy Alfultis, Katie, Faris, space rental and special events visits us at ...... Chante Keller, Jacob Welch www.stage773.com Technical Staff. . . . John Craig, Junella , ...... Byron Roussin Come play with Us! Intern ...... Matthew Preston Ushering services are provided by The Saints. Stage 773 is a member of the Chicago League of Theaters VERONICA’S ROOM by Ira Levin September 27 – October 27, 2013 Heartland Studio

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