20K Prima Leagues George Donna Under the Sea and the by Chris Leyva adapted for our time directed by Laura Gordon from the novel by Jules Verne by Alexandria Rayford West, Carlos Washington, and Matt Foss Hidden Dragon directed by Kenneth Brown by Ashley Cambers directed by Leda Hoffmann SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 7 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 7 PM CATCO BOARD OF DIRECTORS CATCO STAFF
Krista Hazen, President Leda Hoffmann, Artistic Director Ed Hofmann, Vice President Christy Farnbauch, Executive Director Josh Halter, Treasurer Andrew Protopapas, Interim Education Director Teri Berliner, Secretary Caroline Dittamo, Interim Production Manager Rowan Winterwood, Casting Coordinator Jacqueline S. Bates, House Manager Sarah Mills Bacha, Press Representative Donna J. Anderson Julia Kelley, New Works Intern Brent Badger Lena Pirt, Social Media Intern Sonya M. Brown Steven Fields Krista Lively Stauffer, Patricia Wallace-Winbush, Victoria Boone, Kathleen M. Fox Jamie Pavlofsky, Dustin Ashley Beam, Quinton Jones, Artist Educators Michael J. Galeano Sylvia Garrett Michael C. Griffaton John Hart Dr. Jeff S. Keyes Alexa Konstantinos Sam Nahem Brad Richey CATCO/CAPA Liz Riley ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Joshua Schonauer
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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Leda Hoffmann George and the Hidden Dragon George...... Owen White EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ginny...... Simone Dean Christy Farnbauch Colin...... Kaylee Yaw present Mom...... Kerri Garrett Alice/Mysterious Woman...... Jackie Seijo Drakon...... Benetta Hartman
Prima Donna Irene Adler...... Carolyn Demanelis Pamela Proctor...... Cassandra Bissell* Wilhelm von Ormstein...... Andrew Carlyle Godfrey Norton...... Thomas Russell Sherlock Holmes...... Christopher Vizurraga John Watson...... Josh Krause 20K Prima Leagues George Donna Under the Sea and the by Chris Leyva adapted for our time directed by Laura Gordon from the novel by Jules Verne by Alexandria Rayford West, Carlos Washington, and Matt Foss 20K Leagues Under the Sea Hidden Dragon directed by Kenneth Brown by Ashley Cambers directed by Leda Hoffmann Aronnax...... Jasmine Jackson SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 7 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 7 PM Captain Nemo...... Ernaisja Curry* Ned Land...... Vero Maynez Worldbuilder...... Christopher Austin PRESENTING SPONSOR Worldbuilder...... Nadja Simmonds
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4 5 PRODUCTION STAFF PLAYWRIGHT BIOS ASHLEY CAMBERS (George and the at UToledo, Alexandria has had the George and the Hidden Dragon Hidden Dragon) is a graduate of the pleasure of portraying Muller in All Director...... Leda Hoffmann University of Michigan, where she Quiet on the Western Front, Ona in Playwright...... Ashley Cambers focused on performance and cultural The Jungle, Matt in Mr. Burns: A Post Stage Manager...... Becky Barger-Amato studies, and New York University, Electric Play, Rose in the student where she recently completed her MA written play, The Binding, and in Assistant Director/Stage Directions...... Julia Kelley in educational theatre in colleges and UToledo’s first year getting to present communities. As a multi-passionate at the Tennessee Williams Festival Prima Donna creative, Ashley believes in the in Clarksdale, Alexandria performed Director...... Laura Gordon** importance of the arts and enjoys in a piece titled “Poems For Rose.” Playwright...... Chris Leyva working with children in theatre. Over In the 2020 UToledo adaption of Dramaturg...... Anne G. Morgan the last few years, she has directed 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, that Stage Manager...... Rachel Heine* Madagascar Jr. for the Perrysburg Alexandria co-wrote, co-directed, and Youth Summer Theatre as well as The choreographed, she also portrayed Stage Directions Reader...... Julia Kelley Most Epic Birthday Party Ever and The Captain Nemo. The piece speaks to her 20K Leagues Under the Sea Grunch for Perrysburg Musical Theatre. value of theatre being a mirror to the Her plays can be found on New Play world, and her job as an actor being Director...... Kenneth Brown Exchange. Ashley is a member of SAG- to portray the world in all its states of Playwright...... Alexandria Rayford West AFTRA and the Dramatists Guild. being. She is excited to get more acting Playwright...... Carlos Washington experiences under her belt and hopes Playwright...... Matt Foss CHRIS LEYVA (Prima Donna) is grateful to further her education so she can Stage Manager...... Rachel Heine* to be part of the CATCO New Works teach theatre at a college level. Festival. Chris’ previous plays have been commissioned and developed CARLOS WASHINGTON (20K Leagues Interim Production Manager...... Caroline Dittamo by CATCO, CLIMB Theatre, MadLab Under the Sea) is in his fourth and Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Curtain final year as a theatre major at the Casting Coordinator...... Rowan Winterwood Players New Play Initiative, Great Plains University of Toledo. He has performed Theatre Conference, and the Columbus in the award-winning All Quiet on School for Girls, among others. His the Western Front, as well as Annie *Member of Actors’ Equity Association plays The Throne of Oz and Cowgirls Baker’s The Flick as Avery Sharp. Don’t Ride Zebras both premiered at Recently he was a part of the writing Actors’ Equity Association, founded in 1913, represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers nationwide. Equity seeks to foster the art of live theatre as an CATCO is Kids. Chris has been an artist and directing team on 20K Leagues essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating educator for CATCO and is a playwright Under the Sea and performed as wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including mentor for MadLab Theatre’s Young Professor Arronax and puppeteer for health and pension plans. Actors’ Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an Writers Short Play Festival. He Ned Land. Carlos also will be studying international organization of performing arts unions. received an MFA from the Playwrights at the Moscow Art Theatre through **Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Workshop at The University of Iowa, a UToledo’s Study Abroad program in BA in directing from Coe College, and the near future. SDC is the theatrical union that unites, empowers, is a member of the Dramatists Guild. and protects professional Stage Directors and MATT FOSS (20K Leagues Under Choreographers throughout the United States. Its mission is to foster a national community of professional stage directors and choreographers by protecting the rights, health, and livelihoods of ALEXANDRIA RAYFORD-WEST the Sea) is an associate professor of all its members; negotiating and enforcing employment agreements across a range of jurisdictions; (20K Leagues Under the Sea) is a theatre at the University of Toledo. facilitating the exchange of ideas, information, and opportunities; and educating current and future senior performance theatre major at He received his MFA in acting from generations about the critical role of directors and choreographers in leading the field. the University of Toledo. Since being Chicago’s Roosevelt University and
6 7 PhD in theatre studies and directing Kennedy Center’s American College PRODUCTION STAFF BIOS from Wayne State University in Detroit. Theatre Festival’s National Award Recent professional credits include Red for Outstanding Production of a Play LEDA HOFFMANN (Director—George and Queen Elizabeth in Mary Stuart. Tape Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare and Outstanding Director of a Play. In and the Hidden Dragon, Artistic Directing credits include productions Theatre, Oracle Theatre, Montana 2019, his adaptation of All Quiet on the Director) is excited to be working on at American Players Theatre, Shakespeare in the Parks, American Western Front received the Kennedy this new work for young audiences. Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Santa Blues Theatre, The Jewish Ensemble Center’s David Mark Cohen Playwriting Before coming to CATCO, Leda was Cruz Shakespeare, Utah Shakespeare Theatre, and Tipping Point Theatre. Award. The play had its professional the artistic director of Chicago- Festival, Renaissance Theaterworks, In 2016, his touring production of The premiere in Chicago in 2019, winning 6 based Strawdog Theatre Company Forward Theater and Actors’ Theatre Glass Menagerie performed at Russia’s Jeff Awards including Best Production, and, before that, was a member of of Louisville. A member of SDC Moscow Art Theatre. He adapted and Best Ensemble, and Best New Work. Milwaukee Rep’s artistic staff for seven and Actors’ Equity Association, she directed Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle for Foss was the recipient of the ATHE/ years, working in the education and received her MFA in acting from Oracle Productions in Chicago in 2014. KCACTF Prize for Innovative Teaching literary departments and founding the University of Iowa and is a The production received Chicago Jeff in 2013 and the 2020 University of Milwaukee Rep’s community Lunt-Fontanne Fellow. Award Nominations for Outstanding Toledo Edith Rathburn Outreach and engagement department. Her work as Production, Director, Ensemble, and Engagement Excellence Award. a director has been seen nationwide KENNETH BROWN (Director— won for Best New Adaptation. In 2012, at Milwaukee Rep, Illinois Shakespeare 20K Leagues Under the Sea) is a his production of Six Characters at Festival, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Columbus-based renaissance artist Iowa State University received the University of Miami, Door Shakespeare, with acting, singing, dancing, writing, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, choreography, and directing credits. Renaissance Theaterworks, Jedlicka He has recently had the opportunity to Performing Arts Center, Northbrook be involved locally in many aspects of Theatre, The Alchemist Theatre, Max performance art including as an actor, and Louie Productions, and Riverside singer, dancer, assistant choreographer Theater Iowa City. She has also been for Renaissance Magic; actor, singer, THE a teaching artist for more than 10 dancer and choreographer in several CONTINUE years, directing youth and teaching productions with Thiossance West with Hartford Stage, Milwaukee Rep, African Dance Institute; a dancer for Mudlark Theater, Northbrook Park Onyx Productions’ The Colored Section; CONVERSATION! District, and Skyline Studios. www. and a Theatre Roundtable “Excellence ledahoffmann.com In Choreography” award-winning turn as choreographer for State of The Arts connect with us: LAURA GORDON** (Director—Prima Productions’ The Color Purple. While he Donna) is a Milwaukee-based actor and has always had a passion for art that director, and she is very pleased to be speaks to the injustices in our political, working with CATCO for the first time. ethnic, and socioeconomic climate, A longtime member of the Milwaukee during the current pandemic and time Repertory Theater’s resident acting of civil unrest he has become dedicated company, her credits there include to anti-racist artistic endeavors Margie in Good People, Linda Loman including a collaboration with New in Death of a Salesman, Mrs. Bennet in Vision Dance Company, “Forward,” his Pride and Prejudice, Sister Aloysius in own filmed spoken word piece “Round Doubt, Stevie in The Goat, Elizabeth 1,” and short plays with both CATCO @CATCO isTheatre Proctor in The Crucible, Elizabeth in and Theater For All People for the Richard III, Hannah Jarvis in Arcadia, HeART of Protest.
8 9 ANNE G. MORGAN (Dramaturg— euphonium and any other instrument Prima Donna) is a dramaturg, literary she can get her hands on. She would manager, and new play advocate based like to thank her family and friends for in Staunton, VA. She received the 2019 their support! RIP Mommy, this year is Elliott Hayes Award for Outstanding for you! Achievement in Dramaturgy for RACHEL HEINE* (Stage Manager— ColumbusMakesArt.com her work on Shakespeare’s New #artmakescbus Contemporaries, the American Prima Donna/20K) is excited to return Shakespeare Center’s groundbreaking to CATCO after stage managing A initiative to discover, develop, and Columbus Christmas Carol. National produce new plays inspired by and Tours: Rock of Ages 10th Anniversary in conversation with Shakespeare’s Tour, The Illusionists, 42nd Street, work. At ASC, Anne dramaturged Once. Off-Broadway:The Body of the world premieres of 16 Winters an American, Daddy Long Legs. or the Bear’s Tale by Mary Elizabeth Other NYC Credit: The Flea Theatre, Hamilton, Anne Page Hates Fun by NYC Fringe Festival. Regional: Alley Amy E. Witting, and Emma by Emma Theatre, Columbus Children’s Theatre. Whipday; dramaturged workshops Education: Otterbein University. of The Defamation of Cicely Lee by JULIA KELLEY (Assistant Director Emma Whipday and Keene by Anchuli —GatHD, Stage Directions—GatHD/ Felicia King; and regularly provided Prima Donna) is the New Works dramaturgical support for other Festival intern from Hilliard, OH. This is ASC productions. Anne collaborates Julia’s first time working with CATCO, regularly with the Playwright’s Lab and she couldn’t be more thrilled! at Hollins University, Great Plains She is currently a junior at Otterbein Theatre Conference, the Playwrights University getting her BFA in design/ “I have learned not to be afraid of the dark places, but to write about them and to Realm, and more, and also works with technology for theatre and a minor share with the world that you can overcome. The Columbus arts community is so diverse playwrights on an individual basis. She and always thriving. I am inspired by so many young people in this community who are in arts administration. Some of her truly dedicated to their art and always striving to grow and go deeper and soar higher.” serves on the executive board of the Otterbein credits include The Theory of I am Barbara Fant, poetry is my art and there’s no place I’d rather make it. Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of Relativity (Assistant Stage Manager) Learn more about Barbara’s story and other Columbus artists, performances, the Americas and is an ambassador for and The How and The Why (Stage exhibitions, concerts, public art and more at ColumbusMakesArt.com. the National New Play Network. Manager). Julia would like to thank BECKY BARGER-AMATO (Stage Leda and Christy for the amazing Manager—George and the Hidden opportunities with CATCO, and Dragon) is a graduate from Capital everyone she’s met on this project! University with her BA in theatre CAROLINE DITTAMO (Interim studies. Previous theatre experience Production Manager) has worked in includes working with Gallery Players, opera, theater, and music as a stage CCT, Evolution, NPAC, PCT, LCP, manager, master electrician, and Supporting and advancing Williamstown Theatre Festival, and lighting designer, both in Ohio and the arts and cultural fabric Weathervane Playhouse (where it all Kansas. Her favorite recent shows of Columbus. started, Thank You Matthew!). This is include CATCO/Evolution’s Breaking her fourth production with CATCO. the Code, CATCO is Kids’ Babe, The Becky enjoys playing her clarinet and Sheep Pig, and Evolution’s The Turkey GCAC.org
10 11 Studio Design: Formation Men. She is an ensemble member of Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, where recent ROWAN WINTERWOOD (Casting credits include Romeo & Juliet (stage Coordinator) is a designer, technician, manager), Mystery-Bouffe(director, stage manager, and occasional actor staged reading), and A Midsummer and director. She holds a dual degree Night’s Dream (sound board operator). in cognitive and linguistic sciences and Recent CATCO credits include sound theatre studies from Wellesley College, design for Babe and The Christmas where she was a member of the Schooner, and lighting design for Wellesley College Shakespeare Society. Sunshine.
CAST BIOS OWEN WHITE (George—George and drawing, playing the piano and French Give For Free the Hidden Dragon) is excited to be horn, and spending time with her playing the role of George in his first Havapoo dog, Anya. She has plans to Whenever You Buy Stuff Online role at CATCO! He has appeared in have a Grand Dane as her next dog. several productions including Matilda the Musical (Bruce) and A Christmas KAYLEE YAW (Colin—George and Story: The Musical (Ralphie) at the the Hidden Dragon) is an eager, Weathervane Playhouse, near his enthusiastic teen actress, multi- home in Granville, OH. Most recently, instrumentalist, dancer, and YouTuber, he appeared in Quarantine with the originating from Columbus, OH. She Clauses with Short North Stage. In can’t live a day without expressing herself creatively! She also wants to addition to hobbies related to musical Shopping Perks Social Fun The Feels theatre (such as tap dancing), Owen go vegetarian, loves to travel and enjoys chess, robotics, card tricks, golf, try new food, and volunteers in her Shop the brands Spread the word Track your impact and and playing the violin. He is grateful to community! She has been cast in live you love or discover about the cause you feel good when you theater productions across theaters hidden gems at over love. Friends can help reach $10. Feel GREAT his friends, family, and dogs for their 1,500 retailers. Save you make an impact. at $100. Go ahead and support! in Ohio, including the Cleveland big with special deals Cheer each other on. flip out when you hit Public Theater, The Abbey Theater of and promotions. $1,000. SIMONE DEAN (Ginny—George and Dublin, and Trinity Theater Company, the Hidden Dragon) is thrilled to among others. She has been trained have the privilege of playing Ginny. on-camera and onstage and has She has performed in CATCO is Kids’ individually studied acting techniques productions of The Water Gun Song from Stanislavski, Strasburg, Meisner, (Sam), Annie JR., (Tessie), Alice in and currently Hagen. Wonderland JR., (March Hare), and Madagascar JR., (Zookeeper Zelda). KERRI GARRETT (Mom—George Simone has always called Columbus and the Hidden Dragon) is an home and attends Columbus School for interdisciplinary artist from Columbus, Girls, loves dancing at BalletMet, and OH, based out of Atlanta, GA. A Join & Start Impacting For Free: singing with the Columbus Children’s Clark Atlanta University alumnus, she Choir. She also enjoys creative writing, intertwines the art forms of dance, Givevia.com/charities/catcophoenix-inc
12 13 acting, and film to create compelling Company); Chamber Music (ad hoc narratives about the black experience. theatre); A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Some of Kerri’s theatrical credits Tail (CATCO is Kids); and Mamma Mia! include: 360 Degrees of Blackness (Renaissance Theatre). Other regional (directed by Melissa Alexander), Salt credits of note: Alma in Summer & City: An Afro-futuristic Choreopoem Smoke (Virginia Repertory Theatre); @OHIOARTSCOUNCIL | #ARTSOHIO | OAC.OHIO.GOV (directed by Aku Kadogo), and Lucy in You’re A Good Man Charlie Hands Up (directed by Keith Arthur Brown (Heritage Theatre Festival); Bolden). A trained dancer, Kerri has Lady Macbeth in Macbeth (The Wit studied at Theatre Street Dance Theatre Company); and stage manager Academy, Spelman Dance Theatre, in Our Town (University of Virginia). All and Staib Dance. She has worked with her love to Zach, Tiernan, and Ladybird. choreographers such as Victor Rojas, T Lang, Dacia James, and George BENETTA HARTMAN (Drakon— Staib. In 2020, Kerri received Fulton George and the Hidden Dragon) is so County’s Virtual Arts Initiative Grant excited to be performing her first role for her project, Longshot: Atlanta. with CATCO! Benetta, a freshman in She executive produced, directed, homeschool high school, has appeared and co-choreographed the five-part in a number of other local productions, dance visual series. Currently, Kerri is including A Midsummer Night’s developing numerous projects with Dream and Peter/Wendy, and loves her production company and artist performing of all kinds. She would like collective, House of Productions. to thank her friends and family for all their love and support. JACKIE SEIJO (Alice/Mysterious Woman—George and the Hidden CASSANDRA BISSELL* (Pamela Dragon) is thrilled to be joining CATCO Proctor—Prima Donna) is excited during their New Works Festival! to play at CATCO for the first time. Ohio born and raised, Jackie currently Regional (LORT) credits: Actors’ resides in Chicago, IL and works as a Theatre of Louisville, Arizona Theatre professional actor in the city. Last seen Company, Cleveland Play House, on television on Chicago P.D. episode Court Theatre, Great Lakes Theater, State and federal dollars through the Ohio Arts Council “white knuckle” and is currently in the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Indiana supported your arts experience today. second workshop for the development Repertory, Milwaukee Repertory, of a new play with The New Colony in Northern Stage, Northlight Theatre, Chicago. Jackie is happily represented People’s Light, and the Utah by Shirley Hamilton Talent, Inc. Shakespeare Festival. Chicago (CAT) credits: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, CAROLYN DEMANELIS (Irene First Folio, Rivendell Theatre, and Adler—Prima Donna) is originally Steppenwolf. Small Professional from Northeast Ohio, and moved to Theatre (SPT) credits: Company of Columbus in September 2018. Central Fools (Hailey, ID), freeFall Theatre (St. Ohio credits include: Grounded, The Petersburg, FL), Next Act Theatre and WHERE WILL THE ARTS TAKE YOU NEXT? Eight, In The Next Room (Red Herring Renaissance Theaterworks (Milwaukee, VISIT ARTSINOHIO.COM Productions); The Vultures, and The WI.) Cassandra holds a BA in gender View Upstairs (Evolution Theatre studies from the University of Chicago.
14 15 ANDREW CARLYLE (Wilhelm von Henry IV), and Haven Theatre (Titus Ormstein—Prima Donna) is thrilled Andronicus). to be a part of CATCO’s New Works Festival and thankful for the chance to JOSH KRAUSE (John Watson—Prima work on such a fresh, stimulating play. Donna) most recently appeared in FUTURETY Originally from the southwest suburbs W.N.S.S. and The Gardens by Gaetano DIGITAL MARKETING + DATA ANALYTICS Marangelli, two one man shows of Chicago, Andrew studied acting PROUD TO SUPPORT CATCO at Illinois State University. He’s since performed for audiences of one or www.futurety.com performed at The Cincinnati Playhouse two people. Regional theater credits in the Park, the Milwaukee Repertory include She Stoops to Conquer (Tony Theater, the Repertory Theater of St. Lumpkin), Man of Destiny (Lieutenant), and Book of Will (Boy Hamlet) with Louis, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, ; BU People’s Choice Award— (Stage West). Vero has also performed American Players Theater; Someone Crowns Door Shakespeare, and Mainstage Original Screendance. in , Who’ll Watch Over Me (Adam) with The Carnaval of New Latinx Work Shakespeare, among others. He’d like Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s Two Crows Theater; A Christmas Breaking to thank Laura, Leda, and the team at ERNAISJA CURRY* (Captain Nemo— , and Broken Nose Theatre’s Carol (Mr. C/Narrator) with Children’s the Binary CATCO for the opportunity. 20K Leagues Under the Sea) is excited —a part of Steppenwolf’s Theater of Madison; Jeeves at Sea Bechdel Fest to return to CATCO after making LookOut series. Vero holds a BA in THOMAS RUSSELL (Godfrey Norton— (Crumpet), Miracle on South Division her company debut in A Columbus theater and performance studies with Prima Donna) is a Chicago-based Street (Jimmy), and Great Expectations Christmas Carol. Since completing actor and fight choreographer. While (Pip) with Milwaukee Chamber Theater; a minor in Spanish from UC Berkeley, Cincinnati Playhouse’s Bruce E. Coyle and has additional training from attending Illinois State University, he Equivocation (Sharpe/Wintour/James) Acting Internship, the Florida native has American Conservatory Theater. She appeared in shows like Eurydice, Mr. with Next Act; and Visiting Mr. Green performed on stages across Cincinnati/ is represented by Paonessa Talent Burns: A Post Electric Play, and She (Ross) and Jeeves at Sea (Crumpet) Northern KY and signed with Heyman Agency and Manager Tim Angle of Kills Monsters. His interest in movement with Artists’ Ensemble in Rockford, IL. Talent Agency. When not on stage or Shelter Entertainment. and martial arts led him to study fight Josh lives in Menomonee Falls, WI with screen, she is teaching, directing, and choreography, and he’s choreographed his wife, Rachel, and their two cats, choreographing students as a teaching CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN violence for the Illinois Shakespeare Tweak and Brioche. artist. Her favorite recent credits (Worldbuilder—20K Leagues Festival, Victory Gardens, and TimeLine include The Ballad of the Dying Body ) majored in theatre JASMINE JACKSON (Aronnax—20K Under the Sea Theatre Company. He’s grateful to the from Missing Front Plate Productions, at Otterbein University and has team at CATCO for bringing him on Leagues Under the Sea) is an Atlanta, GA native who discovered her love for Skeleton Crew at Ensemble Theatre, worked in voice over, film, and stage to this project, and to his family and and Lawbreakers at StageOne Theatre. productions. He has received awards friends for the unending support! the arts and their power of expression at an early age. Regional Credits: Pearl She is eternally grateful to her for his stage performances of Othello family, friends, and mentors for their and The Whipping Man. Christopher CHRISTOPHER VIZURRAGA (Sherlock in Miss You Like Hell (Aurora Fox Arts continuous love, faith, and support. has worked with local artists this Holmes—Prima Donna) is originally Center); Mabel in Crowns (Vintage www.ernaisjacurry.com year to raise anti-racism awareness from Athens, GA and has been working Theatre); A Christmas Carol, Elf The with virtual performances of Malcolm on stages in Chicago for the last Musical, and Mamma Mia! (Arvada VERO MAYNEZ (Ned Land—20K X’s “The Ballot or the Bullet,” as the eight years. Selected Credits: Illinois Center); The Pied Piper of Hamelin Leagues Under the Sea) is a queer, character Shylock from Shakespeare’s Shakespeare Festival (A Midsummer (Belhaven Opera); Dance Credits: Mexican-American, Chicago-based , and in CATCO’s Night’s Dream, I <3 Juliet), Chicago DAMAGEDANCE Company; Love, Ruth The Merchant of Venice actor and a recent MFA Acting production of Idris Goodwin’s Shakespeare Theater (Q Brothers’ (Soul2Sole); Kinetic Etchings Artist; The Graduate at The Theatre School at , as well as Christmas Carol), First Folio Theater BREAK OUT! (Amalgamate Dance Water Gun Song A Columbus DePaul University. Regional credits Christmas Carol. (Captain Blood, Women in Jeopardy), Company). Training: B.A. in Dance; include The Mathematics of Love Lifeline Theatre (Miss Buncle’s Book, Belhaven University. Awards: Marlowe (Brava Theatre), The Christians (SF NADJA SIMMONDS (Worldbuilder— Lester’s Dreadful Sweaters, Lyle Lyle Award for Best Ensemble and Vintage Playhouse), and October Playlets 20K Leagues Under the Sea) a Crocodile), Remy Bumppo (Pirandello’s Award for Outstanding Ensemble—
16 17 Milwaukee-based actor, is excited to be and the Children’s Theater of Madison. KRISTA LIVELY STAUFFER (Artist DUSTIN ASHLEY BEAM (Artist back in her home state of Ohio! After Recently, she proudly participated in Educator) is a graduate of Otterbein Educator) is a singer, writer, storyteller, receiving degrees in theater and digital the inaugural Milwaukee Black Theater University’s Theatre Department, and actor, and teacher. He released his media from Marquette University, Festival and appeared in CATCO’s A a local professional actor on stage debut single, “I Am Not a Shadow,” in she acted in regional theaters around Columbus Christmas Carol. Lots of and screen. A casting associate/in- 2019. His novel of the same name will Wisconsin including Forward Theater, love goes to her family and those house artist with Boxland Media, Krista be released in 2021 with a short album First Stage Children’s Theater, The continuously fighting for justice and has been seen and heard in several entitled Songs from the Quarantine. Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Northern equality. Black Lives Matter. commercials and voice overs. Some He has written the children’s musicals, Sky Theater, Summit Players Theatre, www.nadjasimmonds.com of her favorite stage credits include Sleepily Ever After, The Titan Trinity, Avenue Q (Kate/Lucy), Sunday in the and The Space Case; and the children’s Park with George (Nurse/Harriet/Mrs.), plays, Where’s My Scare? and The ADDITIONAL STAFF BIOS and She Kills Monsters (Agnes). Krista Unexpected Quest of Unlikely Friends. is an artist educator with CATCO is His first full length album,Playground enjoys acting, directing, and writing for CHRISTY FARNBAUCH (Executive Kids, working as the director for the of the Phoenix, will be released in became CATCO’s executive the stage. Director) Saturday Morning Musical experiences. early 2022. His favorite roles include director in April 2020. A graduate of JACQUELINE S. BATES (House The Scarecrow (The Wizard of Oz), Otterbein University, with degrees PATRICA WALLACE-WINBUSH (Artist Manager) has served as house Leaf Coneybear (The 25th Annual in music performance and business Educator) is a highly-respected actress manager for CATCO since 2012 and Putnam County Spelling Bee), and Mary administration, Christy spent many and director on the Columbus theatre loves welcoming patrons to CATCO Sunshine (Chicago). His dream role he years of her career in arts education. scene. She has performed with local productions. Jackie has been active in has yet to play is Buddy, the Elf (Elf She is a highly respected leader in theatre companies most notably local theatre for many years and has The Musical). Dustin currently resides in central Ohio’s arts and cultural sector, CATCO, Players Theatre, Gallery performed roles for Players Theatre, Arkansas with his magical dog, Charlie. and nationwide. Christy is no stranger Players, Red Herring Theatre Ensemble, CATCO, Red Herring, Actors’ Theatre, to CATCO, having served as a trained Short North Stage, and PAST QUINTON “QUE” JONES (Artist and OSU Summer Theatre. Most audio describer. Additionally, she and Productions Columbus where she is Educator)has been a music director recently she appeared as Katherine in her family were 10-year subscribers also co-founder and co-producer. Patty and costume designer in Columbus, CATCO’s Mothers and Sons and Ouiser to The Phoenix Theatre for Children, recently performed as Ebony Scrooge OH since 2008. A native of the city, in Steel Magnolias. She also does audio the predecessor to CATCO is Kids. She in CATCO’s A Columbus Christmas Que received two bachelor’s degrees description. believes deeply in the power of theatre Carol. She is proud of her one-woman from Capital University and went to help us creatively solve complex SARAH MILLS BACHA (Press show entitled Thank God I Look Good on to receive his master’s degree in challenges, support children in their Representative) is a professional in Pink, which chronicles her journey music composition from The Ohio learning, and make space for shared writer and communications/marketing as a breast cancer survivor. Patty State University. Que began costume experiences that foster joy and escape. consultant. As president of her own thanks her family for supporting her designing shortly after working with dreams, especially her husband Truman the West Family, Nina and Virginia firm, SMB Communications Ltd., which ANDREW PROTOPAPAS (Interim Winbush Jr. West, costuming their main stage Education Director) is an alumnus of she founded in 1994, she has assisted numerous national and central Ohio production shows. These shows both Capital University and CATCO’s JAMIE PAVLOFSKY (Artist Educator) companies and organizations with feature hundreds of unique looks acting apprenticeship program. He is a Dayton native currently serving their marketing and communications and represent thousands of hours of holds bachelor’s degrees in English a School Residency at Dublin Scioto needs. Before becoming a consultant, building. Que has been a music director literature, creative writing, and theatre High School where she works with a she worked as a journalist at daily and accompanist with CATCO since studies. As an educator, Andrew has class of special education students. newspapers. Previous positions include 2013 and has recently costumed the facilitated and planned workshops, She has served as a teaching artist for business reporter at The Columbus entire 2019/2020 season. classes, and residency programs in many organizations both in Dayton Dispatch in Columbus, OH, comment schools both inside and outside of and virtually and is thrilled to be with page editor at The Journal-Gazette in Columbus. Apart from providing CATCO! When not teaching, Jamie is an Fort Wayne, IN, and stringer for Reuters. education through theatre, Andrew active performer in the Dayton area.
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CATCO IS GRATEFUL. Each year, we receive many generous gifts from individuals and organizations in our community. These gifts increase CATCO’s capacity to create transformative Individual Support experiences both on and off the stage. It is our pleasure to recognize these individuals and $10,000+ organizations that support the work we do in bringing the magic of theatre to life. Meredith & Jay Crane Robin & Peter Hersha This list reflects donations and pledges received from July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020. Krista Hazen Barbara Trueman
Corporate, Foundation, & Government Support $5,000–$9,999 Beth Crane & Richard McKee Jeff & Wendy Luedke $25,000+ Jill Jeffrey Kingsley Joshua Schonauer & Gerry Rodriguez The Columbus Foundation Nationwide Mary & Robert Lazarus, Jr. Fund Bernhard J. Mertz Fund and Barbara Ohio Arts Council of the Columbus Foundation B. Coons Fund Riley Family Foundation Greater Columbus Arts Council Robert E. Browning Fund L Brands Foundation The Shubert Foundation $2,500-$4,999 Anonymous Ed & Chasity Hofmann $10,000–$24,999 Teri & Mark Berliner Jeff & Laurie Kamerer The Harry C. Moores Foundation In Memory of Tom L. Tykodi Jeff Keyes & Alex Mollhoff Erin & Mike Christie Trip and Lexie Lazarus Fund of $5,000–$9,999 Di Marco Family Fund of The Columbus Foundation American Electric Power Crane Group The Columbus Foundation Sam & Lori Nahem Barbasol Foundation New Albany Community Foundation Kathleen M. Fox Joan & Steve Parrish Big Lots PNC Foundation Michael & Judith Galeano Ted Smith Brighter Days Foundation The Robert Weiler Company Michael Griffaton & Debbie Costa Cindy Stillings Central Ohio Newborn Medicine US Bank Patricia & Elliot Hannum Mary Yerina & Robert Redfield Crabbe, Brown & James LLP John & Vicky Hart $2,500-$4,999 Altria Group Thompson Hine LLP Easton Community Foundation Turner Construction Company SEASON SUPPORTERS Huntington National Bank Zelda Dublin Memorial CATCO gratefully acknowledges these corporations, Kimball Midwest Philanthropic Fund L Brands foundations, and government agencies for their generous support. $1,000-$2,499 Adobe Columbus Museum of Art CASTO Fred & Howard Fund for CATCO
up to $1,000 Amazon Smile The Kroger Co. Sylvia A. Garrett Insurance Autism Society Central Ohio Pizzuti Collection Company Cameron Mitchell Restaurants Puffin Foundation West, Ltd. Timothy E. Moats, DDS JP Morgan Chase Foundation
In-Kind Old Trail Printing
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Individual Support (cont)
$1,500-$2,499 $500-$999 Anonymous Brad & Christina Richey Ruth & Larry Anderson Pat Cash Isaacson Dr. Craig & Deborah Anderson Laura Rosenthal Brad Barbin Lynne M. Jeffrey Brent & Teresa Badger David R. Schooler Jacqueline Bates Peggy Lazarus Dr. Stephanie Davis Wallace Gail Walter & Allen Proctor Family Pamela J. Beeler Beth E. Malchus-Stafa Christy & Eric Farnbauch Fund of The Columbus Foundation Herb & Beverly Brown The Markus Family Steven & Amy Fields Michael & Denise Wible Mark Brown & Tim Sublette Mary Pat Martin & Rick Livingston Leda Hoffmann & Katherine Simon Sally Wood & David Long Mark & Theresa Brownell Al & Louise Minor Donna & Larry James In Memory of Mary Wood Bill Calvert & Autumn Lemons Karen & Eric Pacht Lurie Family Charitable Fund of Joan Campbell & Ben Branch James Ryan The Columbus Foundation Karen Conner Melinda & Edward Sadar In Memory of Bill Conner Laurie Schmidt-Moats & Tim Moats Ted & Lynn Coons Nancy Skaggs $1,000-$1,499 Diane Driessen & Ron Currin Peg & George Steele Jody & Joel Altschule Tom & Mary Katzenmeyer Jo Dee Davis Ralph & Joan Talmage Sarah & Jim Bacha Donna K. Laidlaw Nancy H. Donoghue Meg & Joel Teaford Pam & Curt Bishop Lynne & Joe Leisring Jeffery Maier & Ambre Emory-Maier Mary Ann Trapp Mary Duffey & Tony Logan Ed & Mary Jane Overmyer Diana & David Ferguson Susan Tomasky & Ron Ungvarsky Josh & Natalie Halter Sarah J. Rogers & Richard T. Miller Sylvia Garrett Ty & Jutta Wait Dave Holliday & Faith Williams Nancy Strause Michelle & George Geissbuhler Melinda & Chad Whittington Babette Gorman & Jack Buckingham Marta & Scott Whitlock Dareth Gerlach Vivian Witkind Davis Debby & Ira Kane Mary Hayes Charlotte Yates Sheryl Heit
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$250-$499 $100-$249 (cont) Carol & Gary Brand Ben Maiden & Karen Bell C. John Easton Joyce Leahy & George Needham John & Kate Brody Franklin & Karen Martens James & Ramona Edman Jim & Martha Owens Nancy Brownell Brenda & Steve McCoy Michal Elias-Bachrach Anne Powell Riley Kenneth Christopher Leon Meyers Mike Ensminger & Jennifer Whitson Linda & Steve Rath Elizabeth Conlisk In Memory of Marian Meyers Bernie & Linda Erven Patricia Reynolds Dan & Christie Crane Carol & Fritz Milligan Jim & Sue Farmer Enid & Stephen Rosenstiel Elfi Di Bella Richard Moraille Tim & Travis Fox Linda M. Royalty Kevin & Maureen DiDomenico Katherine Morton Epler Felicia Franco-Feinberg Marcia L. Ruma Jacob Gibson Brad Myers & Steve Rowlands Amy Fritsche Ruth Schildhouse Jack Gold & Jeff Griss Jennifer Stump & Dennis Papp Laurie & Robert Fulford Ralph Scott Jami Goldstein Michelle Chippas David & Audra Funk Madeline Shaw & Stan Durkin Bruce Harkey & Roger Foreman SHYFT Collective Linda & Robert Gaffey Anne C. Sidner Jill Hay Laralyn Sasaki Dearing Judy Garel Judy C. Smith Carol Hazen JoAnne Schorsten JoAnn Giardino & Patty Ryan Cynthia Snyder Dr. & Mrs. Robert Hershfield Lenore Schottenstein Karen & Paul Gilmore Donna & Ron Solove Pamela Hill & Michael Lorr Joan Simon & Hugh Clark Susan Goode Mark & Debbie Stack Steven Hillyer Jane Smith Mary & Dan Gray Ruth Stenberg Jan Houston Margaret & William Stadtlander Kathryn Haller & Jeffrey Johnson Sarah Taylor Marvin & Susan Katz Deb Tongren Lynnette Halstead Deborah Thompson Mary & Ken Keller Rosalie Ungar David Harrell Tracy Tyson Jane M. Leiby Fund of Hugh Westwater Fund of Diane Harry Holly & Benjy Uhl The Columbus Foundation The Columbus Foundation Tom & Janet Holliday Nancy Verber Joan Salz Lewis Bernice & Chuck White Ann Kangus Beverly Vogeley Michael & Meg Kelley Kay & Carl Wagner Laurie A. Kopec & Mark Vonder Haar Lynn & Gary Wearsch $100-$249 Jan & Ken Kotch Lillian Webb Anonymous (2) Eric Broadsen & Jon Cook Anne LaPidus Mary Ann Wynd Steven C. Anderson Lavea Brachman & Andrew Smith Amy Lombardi Jane B. Young Carol Argiro Henry H. Brecher Karen & John Lombardo David & Linda Zuby In Honor of Christy Fambauch Susan Brooks Karen & Eric MacGilvray Michael Bailes Loren Bucek & Carol Kane Deborah Marhefka James Bailey E. Leroy Bundy & Ruth Ann Geiger William & Agnes Martin Rosanne & Leonard Baird Len & Sharon Bussard Carl P. McCoy Habiba & Nick Bankston Sharelle Buyer In Honor of Robin & Peter Hersha Mark & Mary Barbash Eileen Covell Joseph & Johanna Meara Alison Barret Eric & Barb Darwin Steve & Alicia Miller Robert & Linda Bauer Judith Daso Craig & Judy Mosier Nancy F. Beja Betsy & Nick DeFusco Patricia Moss Madalyn & Roger Benjamin Mallory DeLucas Pamela Berry & Lilian Shaffer Rosalind Drum This list reflects donations and pledges received from July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020.
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In Honor of Steven C. Anderson Jody & Joel Altschule Jill Jeffrey Kingsley Mark & Mary Barbash Peggy Lazarus Jacqueline Bates Joan Salz Lewis Teri & Mark Berliner Jeffery Maier & Ambre Emory-Maier Eric Broadsen & Jon Cook Carol & Fritz Milligan Eileen Covell Patricia Reynolds Jo Dee Davis Ruth Schildhouse Steven & Amy Fields JoAnne Schorsten Josh & Natalie Halter Cynthia Snyder Dr. & Mrs. Robert Hershfield Nancy Strause Marvin & Susan Katz
Contributed to the Steven C. Anderson Fund for Young Audiences Brent & Teresa Badger Jeff & Laurie Kamerer Jacqueline Bates Peggy Lazarus Teri & Mark Berliner Trip and Lexie Lazarus Fund of Mark Brown & Tim Sublette The Columbus Foundation Karen Conner Lynne & Joe Leisring Meredith & Jay Crane Ben Maiden & Karen Bell Elfi Di Bella Sam & Lori Nahem Steven & Amy Fields Brad & Christina Richey Michael & Judith Galeano Joshua Schonauer & Gerry Rodriguez Michael Griffaton & Debbie Costa David R. Schooler Josh & Natalie Halter Judy C. Smith Krista Hazen Ted Smith Ed & Chasity Hofmann Michael & Denise Wible Donna & Larry James
This list reflects donations and pledges received from July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020.
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