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BoHo creates bold theatre that challeng- FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR es convention through innovative storytelling and creates a shared community of artists and patrons in which all members are moved through art to make With each production, BoHo Theatre explores one of the Bohemian thoughtful, well-examined, caring relationships the Pillars of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, or Love. The stories we share highest priority in their lives. ask us to examine how these pillars affect the relationships we experience or encounter in our everyday lives. With , we delve into the pillar of Love. Board This is no ordinary love. Though, I suppose there is no such thing as “ordinary love.” When we ARTISTIC DIRECTOR PRESIDENT think of love, we think of an ideal. A beautiful connection between two people that unites them Peter Marston Sullivan Sara Coffou in a way that makes life worth living. It’s a sharing of thoughts, feelings, a sense of family, and EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VICE PRESIDENT often an intimate physical connection that creates an unbreakable bond that lasts until death. Meg Love Hatice Dinc ASSOC. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SECRETARY Michael John LaChiusa’s Marie Christine examines a much darker view of love. It is a love Peter Robel Jean Zuiker tainted with power and prejudice. Though this show takes place in a different era, it’s difficult to ignore the relevance of this story. Based on Euripides' , LaChiusa’s version is incredibly MARKETING DIRECTOR/ MEMBERS appropriate at a time where racial tensions and prejudice are under rightful scrutiny. GRAPHIC DESIGNER Nancy Bullock Charles Riffenburg Richard Maxen Mary Kate Robel Beyond being thrilled with producing this compelling story, I am also personally excited to ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE Silvia Rota have engaged Lili-Anne Brown to helm this show. One of ’s most prolific directors, she Stephen Schellhardt Kevin Sullivan has recruited a stellar cast and design team to bring this tale to life. In the words of LaChiusa CASTING ASSOCIATES himself: “It’s one of my favorite, most personal scores and I can’t think of a better director than Molly Layton, Stephanie Sullivan [Lili-Anne Brown] to take it on; with the terrific BoHo producing... I’m sure it will be a sensation.” OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE Artistic Mary Kate Robel There is no better encouragement than that of the playwright and composer. With that, I Affiliates welcome you to BoHo’s production of Marie Christine. SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Christa Buck Ashley Hannon Justin Castellano STUDIO LIAISON Brandon Dahlquist Eleanor Katz Diane Fairchild Greg Foster PRODUCTION MANAGER Peter Marston Sullivan Patrick Ham Lindsay Brown Artistic Director, BoHo Theatre Theresa Ham PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER Steve O’Connell Dalton Long Thomas J. Samorian Cassy Schillo TECHNICAL ADVISOR Danni Smith Anthony Churchill Katie Stanley ACCOUNTING CLERK Jeremy Trager David Tibble Megan Turnquist John Zuiker COMPANY MEMBERS Peter Blair, Sean Thomas EMERITUS MEMBERS Kaela Altman, Stephen Genovese, Ryan Guhde, Thomas J. Samorian www.BoHoTheatre.com /BoHoTheatre @BoHoTheatre BOHO THEATRE PRODUCTION ARTISTS & STAFF Producer...... MEG LOVE* PRESENTS Production Manager...... LINDSAY BROWN* Assistant Director...... TASIA JONES Assistant Music Director...... CHARLIE MANN Vocal Coach...... KARLA BEARD-LEROY Assistant Choreographer...... NOELLE SIMONE Scenic Designer...... ARNEL SANCIANCO Scenic Artist...... EMILY BOYD arieMusic Christine & Lyrics by Technical Director...... DANIEL FIDDLER m MICHAEL JOHN LACHIUSA Lighting Designer...... HEATHER GILBERT† Costume Designer...... IZUMI INABA Directed By Sound Designer...... KARLI BLALOCK LILI-ANNE BROWN Sound Engineer...... SADIE TREMBLAY Properties Designer...... LACIE HEXOM Music Director Stage Manager...... JC WIDMAN AARON BENHAM Asst. Stage Manager/Intern ...... JORDAN POKORNEY

Choreographer BREON ARZELL ORCHESTRA /Conductor...... Aaron Benham PERFORMERS Percussion ...... Mark Linley Reeds...... Corbin Anderson Marie Christine...... KYRIE COURTER /Flugelhorn ...... Jered Montgomery Dante...... KEN SINGLETON ...... Elena Spiegel Paris/Barfly #1 ...... AVERIS ANDERSON Jean/Barfly #2...... CURTIS BANNISTER ...... Tobin Schindler Woman 1/Daughter #1...... TERESSA LAGAMBA Woman 2/Beatrice ...... SHANTEL CRIBBS Woman 3/Marie Christine's Mother ...... NICOLE MICHELLE HASKINS SPECIAL THANKS TO Magdalena/Maid #1...... NEALA BARRON Ford Altenbern, Peter Anderson/, Amanda Lisette/Maid #2...... KATHERINE BOURNÉ Helena/Daughter #2...... EMILY GOLDBERG Hosking, The Saints, Steppenwolf Theatre, The Theatre School at De- Charles Gates...... PAVI PROCZKO Paul University, Katie Stanley, Rob Rahn and The , The Leary/Gentleman #1 ...... PATRICK BYRNES Arts Council, the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the Gaylord McMahon/Gentleman #2...... KEVIN WEBB and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, the Arts & Business Council of Female Swing...... DEANALIS RESTO Chicago, Jean Zuiker and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd; Male Swing ...... PETER ROBEL* The BoHo Board of Directors and Company Members, who strive daily to make this a place where artists can learn, grow, and fulfill their * BoHo Theatre Company Member † Appears through special arreangement with dreams. United Scenic Artists Local USA829 • IATSE

BoHo’s 2017 season poster photography by Nathanael Filbert A workshop of MARIE CHRISTINE was produced by Graciella Daniele and MARIE CHRISTINE was first produced by Theater at the Vivian Beaumont in 1999 MARIE CHRISTINE is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com. SONGS

PRELUDE (A PRISON) ACT II (1899)

1. Before the Morning 3. Ton Grandpère est le Soleil 24. Opening (Five Years Up and 33. Better and Best Women (Your Grandfather Is the Sun) Down the Coast)/ Leary and McMahon Marie Christine's Mother I Will Love You 2. Mamzell' Marie Prisoners, Dante Keyes 34. Good Looking Woman Marie Christine & Company & Marie Christine Gates, Leary & McMahon

25. Cincinnati 35. You Can Taste the Blood ACT I (1894) Magdalena & Daughters Prisoners

4. Beautiful 14. I Don't Hear the Ocean 26. You're Looking at the Man 36. No Turning Back Marie Christine Dante Keyes & Marie Christine Leary, McMahon, Dante Keyes Paris, Mother, Jean & Lisette & Company 5. In an Instant 15. Bird Inside the House 37. Silver Mimosa/ Prisoners Maids & Valets 27. The Scorpion Before the Morning (Reprise) Dante Keyes & Marie Christine Lisette, Marie Christine's 6. Way Back to Paradise 16 All Eyes Look Upon You Mother, Paris, Jean, & Prisoners Marie Christine & Lisette Jean L'Adrese 28. Lover Bring Me Summer Olivia Parker & Grace Parker 38. Beautiful (Reprise) 7. When You Look at a Man 17. A Month Ago He Comes Here Marie Christine Prisoners Maids 29. Tell Me Marie Christine 39. A Lovely Wedding 8. The Storm 18. Danced With a Girl (Reprise) Magdalena Dante Keyes Dante 30. Billy Was Sweet/ There's A Rumor Going Round 40. I Will Love You (Reprise) 9. C'est L'Amour/To Find a Lover 19. We're Gonna Go to Chicago Magdalena Marie Christine Marie Christine & Company Dante Keyes & Marie Christine 31. Paradise is Burning Down 41. Your Name 10. Nothing Beats Chicago/ 20. Dansez Calinda Magdalena Dante Keyes Ocean is Different/ Lisette Danced with a Girl 32. Prison in a Prison 42. Finale of Act II Dante Keyes 21. And You Would Lie Marie Christine, Prisoners, Women Prisoners Helena & Dante Keyes 11. Tout Mi Mi Lisette 22. I Will Give Marie Christine & Prisoners 12. Miracles and Mysteries Marie Christine's Mother 23. Finale of Act I & Prisoners Paris L'Adrese & Company

13. Tout Mi Mi (Reprise) Lisette TITANIC), Chicago Shakespeare Theater KYRIE COURTER WONDERLAND at Marriott, PERFORMERS (TUG OF WAR: CIVIL STRIFE), The Hyp- (MARIE CHRISTINE) at Porchlight, ONE CAME HOME at Lifeline, (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) ocrites (ADDING MACHINE), Porchlight is thrilled to be making and OLIVER at Light Works. Proud Music Theatre (A FUNNY THING..FORUM), her BoHo Theatre debut Conservatory alum. www.emilygold- AVERIS I. ANDERSON Kokandy Productions (, THE FULL in this spectacular show bergchicago.com MONTY), Circle Theatre (TRIASSIC PARQ!, (PARIS/BARFLY 1) is with an outstanding cast ), Brown Paper Box Co. NICOLE MICHELLE grateful to embark upon and crew! Chicago credits (NOW. HERE. THIS, [TITLE OF SHOW], A include: THE WIZ and HASKINS (WOMAN 3/ this [his first] artistic NEW BRAIN), Raven Theatre, and the Great journey with BoHo. A (Kokandy Productions); DREAM- MARIE CHRISTINE'S River Shakespeare Festival. She holds a BFA GIRLS (); -transplant, his in Acting from the University of Illinois at MOTHER) is beyond Chicago stage credits (The Drama Group); thrilled to make her BoHo Urbana-Campaign. Many thanks and much (SLATE); and HAIR, PROMISES, PROMISES, include DYNAMITE DIVAS love to this incredible team. Theatre debut with such (Black Ensemble Theater), RAGGEDY AND and THE WILD PARTY (Roosevelt Universi- an amazing cast and and PRICILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT ty). Kyrie would love to thank her incredible director. With a set of KATHERINE BOURNÉ (Pride Film and Plays), AN ANTHONY family for their undying support and love. pipes built in the Motor City and a sense of NEWLEY AND LESLIE BRICUSSE SONGBOOK (LISETTE/MAID 2) is She is represented by Stewart Talent. humor fraying at the edges with unneces- (Theo Ubique; for which he garnered a elated to be making her sary candor, she is proud to call herself a Jeff Nomination), andTHE SCHOOL FOR debut with BoHo! She is SHANTEL CRIBBS Chicago Actor. Most recent credits include: LIES (The Artistic Home). Averis received completing the last year of (WOMEN 2/BEATRICE) OUR TOWN (Redtwist Theatre), THE WIZ a bachelors in Biology/ Communications her BFA in is excited to be making her (Kokandy Productions), (Writers Studies from Xavier University of La. Endless (Dance) from the Chicago debut with BoHo Theatre. Theatre), RENT (Theo Ubique Caberet gratitude for the "Mama nem" family/friend College of Performing Shantel is originally Theatre), MidWest premeire of MUTT ( Stage support system, without whom he could not Arts at where her recent from Clinton Township, Left Theatre w/Red Tape Theatre), World imagine any measure of success. Axé. credits include Ronnie in HAIR, Frenchie/ Michigan. She recently Premiere of FOR HER AS A PIANO (Pegasus Sally (u/s) in , Vivien/Ensemble in received her Bachelor of Theatre). She is a School at Steppenwolf CURTIS BANNISTER PROMISES, PROMISES, and Saint Joan in Fine Arts Degree in Musical Theatre Perfor- Acting Fellow '14 and MOSAIC Youth Theatre a showcase of works by George Bernard mance at Columbia College Chicago. She of Detroit Alum. Represented by Shirley (JEAN / BARFLY 2) Shaw. A guitar wielding singer/songwriter in Select production has appeared in with Windy City . Catch more at NicoleMichelle- her spare time, Katherine arranges for and Music Theatre as a Dynamite. Shantel has Haskins.com highlights include Pirelli directs her family vocal group, The Bournés. (SWEENEY TODD/Off also interned at Mosaic Broadway Musical Katherine is beyond excited to create with Theatre Intensive program with Renae Baker, TERESSA LAGAMBA Broadway); Thomas this amazing cast and crew, and thanks BoHo (AMAZING GRACE/ Mara Newberry Greer, and Eric Gutman. She (WOMAN 1/ for this opportunity and God, her family, has worked with Chet Walker, Bill Hastings Pre-Broadway/Broadway DAUGHTER 1) makes and friends for all of their love and support and Kyle Pleasant at Jacob’s Pillow, where in Chicago); Enjolras (LES MISERABLES), Jim her BoHo debut with without which she would not be here! she performed in A JAZZ HAPPENING at the Conley/Newt Lee/Riley (PARADE), Edward LaChiusa's powerful Ted Shawn Theatre. Shantel is blessed to Moncrief (ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE MARIE CHRISTINE. Recent PATRICK BYRNES get the chance to inspire others and change FOREVER), Coalhouse Walker Jr (RAGTIME: works include Cinder in lives through her art. She wants to thank her THE MUSICAL), John (MISS SAIGON), Andre (LEARY/ LITTLE FISH, Catherine family, friends and instructors for being such (AINT MISBEHAVIN’), Sportin’ Life (PORGY GENTLEMAN 1) in TOMORROW MORNING, Martha in strong supporters. & BESS), and John Paul (LITTLE FISH/ marks his return to BoHo HEATHERS (Kokandy Productions), and Kokandy Productions) Curtis' upcoming Theatre, previously varying roles with Paramount Theatre in engagements include a return to Lyric Opera appearing in AMADEUS. EMILY GOLDBERG Aurora, Porchlight Music Theatre, Emerald of Chicago/Lyric Unlimited as Professor Other Chicago-area (HELENA/DAUGHTER2) City, Haven Theatre, and Griffin Theatre, Hornsby/Set in THE SCORPIONS’ STING. credits include FAR FROM is grateful to be back amongst others. A proud native, Many thanks to the team at BoHo Theatre HEAVEN, ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE with BoHo in this fiercely she received her BA in Acting and American for including me in this exciting and rarely FOREVER, and MARRY ME A LITTLE (u/s) at passionate show. Recent Sign Language from Columbia College done project! For more information, visit Porchlight Music Theatre; PETER AND THE Chicago credits include Chicago. For her family. www.thecurtisbannister.com. STARCATCHER at Metropolis Performing Arts SWEENEY TODD at Centre; A MARVIN HAMLISCH SONGBOOK Paramount, DOGFIGHT PAVI PROCZKO at Theo Ubique; TITANIC at Griffin Theatre; at BoHo (Jeff Nomination & Broadway NEALA BARRON (MAGDALENA/ (CHARLES GATES) ASSASSINS at Kokandy Productions; MAHAL World Nomination), LOVING REPEATING at MAID 1) Pavi is an actor, composer, at Bailiwick Chicago; A TWIST OF WATER Kokandy (Jeff Nomination),GUYS & DOLLS is so excited to be working writer, singer, and (u/s) with Route 66 Theatre; and SUNDAY IN at Williams Street Rep, AMOUR at Black with BoHo for the first audiobook narrator. THE PARK WITH GEORGE (u/s) at Chicago Button Eyes (Broadway World Nomina- time! She has worked His stage performanc- Shakespeare Theater. Patrick holds a B.A. in tion), SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE at The in Chicago and region- es range from Shake- Acting from Illinois State University, and is Broadway Playhouse, CHARLOTTE'S WEB at ally with Griffin Theatre speare (Chicago Shake- represented by Shirley Hamilton Talent. Drury Lane, THE NUTCRACKER and ALICE IN Company (RAGTIME, speare Theater, Muse of Fire) to musicals (Paramount, Porchlight, Circle, Bailiwick TARTUFFE, THE TEMPEST, THE MERCHANT glass. Some of her favorite sound designs Chicago, Brown Paper Box) to opera OF VENICE, YERMA, and THE WINTER’S PRODUCTION STAFF include RED (Redtwist Theatre), for which (Chicago Opera Vanguard), avant garde plays TALE, and designed sound for KISS OF THE (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) she received a Jeff nomination;THE ART OF (Trap Door, Red Theatre, Oracle Theatre) SPIDER WOMAN, THE SPITFIRE GRILL, THE LOSING by Juli Del Prete, Circle MIRROR to sketch comedy and stand up (Scribble RAINMAKER, and TARTUFFE. TRANSFORMATION (Redtwist Theatre) and BREON ARZELL (CHOREOGRAPHER) Bibble, Storefront). He composes for piano, GENDER BREAKDOWN (Collaboraction). One re-joins forces with Lili-Anne Brown, after chamber ensembles, symphonies, and voice. of Karli’s favorite gigs is working as the Sound KEN SINGLETON the critically acclaimed and audience praised He is currently composing for the webseries Mentor at New Trier High School. Karli hopes (DANTE) is so excited to THE WIZ (Kokandy Productions). A Detroit LINE PLEASE. Pavi composed the music for to continue teaching young artists about the be joining the BoHo Team! native, relocating 4 years ago to continue the new musical BEOWULF (Red Theatre magic of theatrical design throughout her He is a native his acting career, he soon found himself Chicago), in which he played the title role. career. For upcoming projects and to give who moved to Chicago embraced by the theater community as His audiobooks are available at audible.com. her a listen, check out www.karliblalock.com. last fall. Ken was last seen a choreographer as well. Previous credits at Timber Lake Playhouse include: CHOIR BOY and NOT ABOUT DEANALÍS RESTO as Mr. Banks in MARY NIGHTINGALES (Raven Theatre), PROJECT(S) EMILY BOYD (SCENIC ARTIST) origi- (FEMALE SWING) is POPPINS and Billy Bigelow in . (American Theater Co.), SCOTTSBORO BOYS nally hails from San Antonio, Texas but came a Pennsylvania-Rican You may also have seen him as Joe in the (Porchlight M.T.), WIG OUT & THE NIGHT to for college and never teatrista who earned her Jeff Nominated musicalTHE MOST HAPPY RUNNER (TTS at DePaul University), CIN- left! Ms. Boyd attended The Theatre School Musical Theatre degree FELLA at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre last DERELLA (The Hypocrites), JULIUS CAESAR at DePaul University, where she received from Ithaca College. This spring. Fly, Eagles, Fly! (), THE HOUSE THAT WILL her BFA in Scene Design, and abroad at The is her first production with NOT STAND (Victory Gardens Theatre), THE Royal Central School of Speech and Drama BoHo and she’s thrilled KEVIN WEBB HAIRY APE () and more. in London. In addition to her work with BoHo to be working with such an amazing team (MCMAHON/ He specializes in Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Con- Theatre, Ms. Boyd has also worked with such of folks on this unique piece of theatre. companies as Chicago Shakespeare Theater, GENTLEMAN 2) Kevin temporary, and Step. www.breonarzell.com Deanalís has had the pleasure of working Kokandy Productions, , was last seen with BoHo with many Chicago companies, including Porchlight, Metropolis Performing Arts in their 2014 production KARLA L. BEARD-LEROY (VOCAL Brown Paper Box Co. (THEY’RE PLAYING Center, Trollwood Performing Arts School, of MYTHS & HYMNS. Kevin COACH) sings around town for various OUR SONG), Refuge Theatre Project (HIGH Bailiwick, Haven Theatre, (re)Discover is a company member events, including the Chicago Humanities FIDELITY, THINGS TO RUIN) Theo Ubique Theatre, Underscore Theatre Company, and with Pride Films and Plays Festival’s production of FOUR WOMEN. (RENT), Oracle (GOOD FRIDAY), Emerald City Circle Theatre. Emily is also the founder and and has been featured in their productions She’s appeared in Second City productions Theatre, Teatro Luna, Free Street Theater, head artist of Sass Flash and Graphics. of ANGRY FAGS, DESIGN FOR LIVING, including SOUL BROTHER, WHERE ART and Rabid Bat Theatricals. She has also UNDER A RAINBOW FLAG, BITE: A PUCKING THOU, RUSH LIMBAUGH! THE MUSICAL, spent the last four years working as an actor, LILI-ANNE BROWN (DIRECTOR) is a QUEER CABARET, and his Jeff-nomi- THE SECOND CITY GUIDE TO THE OPERA, deviser, and teaching artist with For Youth native Chicagoan, works as a director, actor nated performance in SONGS FROM AN and an assortment of Second City BizCo Inquiry (FYI) at the Illinois Caucus for Adoles- and educator, both locally and regionally. UNMADE BED. Other Chicago credits: THE productions. Her on camera work includes cent Health (ICAH), which designs participa- She is the former Artistic Director of Bailiwick SECRET GARDEN (); SWEENEY CHICAGO PD, EMPIRE, MIND GAMES and tory plays and theatre-based workshops for Chicago, where she directed the Chicago TODD (Porchlight Music Theatre); WOZ a variety of commercials. Other theater youth about sexual health and reproductive premiere of the Ahrens & Flaherty musical (Victory Gardens); SHOCKHEADED PETER, credits include the National Tour of MAMMA justice. DESSA ROSE, for which she received the CORALINE, and AMOUR (Black Button Eyes MIA, DOUBT, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH Award. Other directing Productions); THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF GEORGE, XANADU, RAGTIME, DESSA ROSE, credits include: XANADU (American Theatre PETER ROBEL ARTURO UI and THE DUCHESS OF MALFI and . She is an early Company); JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM (MALE SWING) is (); THE PITCHFORK childhood general music educator who by Nambi Kelley (Chicago Children’s thrilled to be a part of DISNEY (Interrobang Theatre Project); has directed/choreographed, given voice Theatre); Michael John LaChiusa's SEE WHAT this production. Previous ASSASSINS (The GoForth/The Viaduct). lessons and vocal coaching, taught dance I WANNA SEE (Steppenwolf Theatre Garage BoHo appearances include He has also worked with Sideshow, Circle, classes, conducted children’s choruses and Rep); the critically acclaimed Chicago URINETOWN (Caldwell Eclectic, Muse of Fire, Light Opera Works, performed with a variety of bands around premiere of PASSING STRANGE (BTA Award B. Cladwell), NEXT Prologue and Redmoon theatre companies. Chicago. She is grateful to have her husband, for Best Director of a Musical, TO NORMAL (Doctor kevinwebb.org Jean-Christophe and her two children nomination for Best Director of a Musical); Madden), DOGFIGHT (Lounge Singer), and I Dominique & Mireille along for the ride. AM MY OWN WIFE (Jeff Nomination-Actor, the world premiere of PRINCESS MARY DEMANDS YOUR ATTENTION by Aaron principal role). Peter has appeared region- KARLI BLALOCK (SOUND DESIGNER) ally with freeFall Theatre (St. Petersburg, FL) Holland with Bailiwick Chicago; AMERICAN is so excited to be working with BoHo IDIOT at Northwestern University; ON THE and in the Chicago area with Court Theatre, Theatre for the first time! Karli has been Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, Victory BOARDS and HEARTS OF DARKNESS at working as a sound designer and engineer Roosevelt University; the national non-Eq- Gardens Theatre, Chicago Opera Theatre, in Chicago for the past three years. She has Jackalope Theatre, Circle Theatre, and Illinois uity tour of JESUS SNATCHED MY EDGES; designed at a number of storefront theaters and HAIRSPRAY, UNNECESSARY FARCE, Theatre Center. As BoHo’s Associate Artistic and engineered for larger houses like Director, he has directed MYTHS & HYMNS, CABARET, SWEET CHARITY, THE 25TH Chicago Shakespeare Theater and Lookin- ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, and BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY OF SMOKE (Red Tape Theatre/Walkabout Playhouse, Underscore. His original score She has received all of her dance training at at Timber Lake Playhouse, where she is an Theater). Regional theatre credits include to BEWILDERED premiered with Hell in a the Joel Hall Dancers & Center, Northside Artistic Associate. She is a member of Actors’ Steppenwolf, Goodman, Chicago Shake- Handbag this fall. BFA Emerson College. Dance Theatre, and Jazz Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA, an speare, Zach Theatre, Glimmerglass Opera, Dance School. Some of her credits include: associate of SDC, and a graduate of North- Cleveland Playhouse, Dallas Theater Center, MEG LOVE (PRODUCER) is the Executive backup dancing for Janet Jackson and western University. Arizona Theatre Company, Santa Fe Opera. Director of BoHo and is proud to be bringing Paula Abdul, and Ensemble member on Lacie received her MFA in Properties Design you another beautiful story. If you see her Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Production of LINDSAY BROWN (PRODUCTION from California Institute of the Arts and her in the lobby pre-show or intermission, feel Chicago. She has been working with Breon MANAGER) is a proud Montana native who BA in Technical Theatre from University of free to strike up a conversation about your since 2016 with WIG OUT at The Theatre is thrilled to be a company member with Wisconsin Stevens Point. favorite BoHo show. After 9 years with the School at Depaul University, and most BoHo! She previously served as Production company, she has lots of stories to share! recently, CHOIR BOY at Raven Theatre. Manager for URINETOWN and THREE DAYS IZUMI INABA (COSTUME DESIGNER) Meg holds BFA with an emphasis in Stage OF RAIN. She has worked with Montana is thrilled to be working at BoHo Theatre for Management from Webster University. Past JC WIDMAN (STAGE MANAGER) is Shakespeare in the Parks, Chicago Shake- the first time. Recent credits includeTHE credits include productions with Okoboji thrilled to be working with Lili-Anne, and speare Theater, Windy City Playhouse, WHO AND THE WHAT (Milwaukee Rep), THE Summer Theater, The Old Globe in San BoHo for the first time. Earlier this year she Strawdog Theatre, Grandstreet Theatre, Mer- CRUCIBLE (Steppenwolf for Young Adults), Diego, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, stage managed Neo-Futurist’s PRIMETIME: ry-Go-Round Playhouse and Kokandy Pro- and KING OF THE YEES ( Noble Fool Theatricals, and the Chicago THE FOOD SHOW, Neverbird’s PINOCCHIO ductions. She is a lover of all things dinosaur in association with Kirk Douglas Theatre, CA). Gay Men’s Chorus. She'd like to thank the at Chicago Children’s Theatre, Refuge and sends big love to her family near and far, She received the Michael Maggio Emerging wonderful production team and cast for a Theatre’s HIGH FIDELITY, and THRONES: especially to M,S & C! Designer Award in 2014. Izumi is currently a great experience, and many thanks to her THE MUSICAL PARODY at the Apollo resident designer at Albany Park Theater amazing fellow company members at BoHo. Theater. JC has also worked with Under- DANIEL FIDDLER (TECHNICAL Project. MFA in Stage Design, Northwestern She also extends her deepest gratitude to her score Theatre, Hell In A Handbag, Stage Left, University. family, friends and husband, Dan, for all their The Hypocrites, The Ruffians, and Kokandy DIRECTOR) started out in construction as love and support. Productions. She is thankful for support an independent contractor. But for the last of her family and friends, especially Jacob last several years, he has been working in TASIA A. JONES (ASST. DIRECTOR) who's been trying to teach her music with the art department for commercial film pro- is a professional director, actor and theater CHARLIE MANN (ASST. MUSIC THIS score. duction. This is his first show as a theatrical educator hailing from Boston, MA. Her DIRECTOR) has mostly worked as an actor, Technical Director. recent directing credits include NO CHILD and is honored to have the chance to work (Northwestern University), FOR COLORED with such a great team in his first job as a JORDAN POKORNEY (ASST. STAGE HEATHER GILBERT (LIGHTING GIRLS (Boston University), HIDDEN FACES professional (assistant) music director. Many MANAGER) is a recent directing grad from OF COURAGE (On With Living and Learning), thanks to Aaron for having confidence in Columbia College and is excited to make his DESIGNER) is a Chicago-based lighting and the world premiere production of him, and to Victoria for being the world's BoHo debut as ASM. Recent directing credits designer whose work has been seen on MARGARET IN SEARCH OF HERSELF (ARRT/ best girlfriend ever. include THE ELEPHANT MAN, SALOMÉ, and many Chicago stages, including The Hypo- New African Company). She also recently THIS IS THE RILL SPEAKING at Columbia. He crites, the Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf assisted Danya Taymor on the critically ARNEL SANCIANCO (SCENIC hails from Spring Valley, Minnesota. He will Theatre, Court Theatre, Victory Gardens, acclaimed production PASS OVER (Steppen- DESIGNER) makes his BoHo Theatre debut always order a Rueben sandwich if there is Northlight Theatre, and countless storefronts wolf Theatre Company). She has performed with this production of MARIE CHRISTINE. one and would sooner die than wear a polo all over the city. Her regional credits include in such works as GOOD TELEVISION He moved to Chicago to attend North- shirt. Oregon Shakespeare Festival, American (Zeitgeist Stage Company), THE BLUEST western University where he received his Repertory Theater, Magic Theatre, Kansas EYE (Company One), and SATURDAY- MFA. Since then he has designed shows in City Rep, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, NIGHT/SUNDAY MORNING (The Lyric Stage Philadelphia, D.C., Milwaukee, and numerous Huntington Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Company). Tasia holds a BFA in Theatre Arts productions in Chicago. Chicago credits Festival, Alley Theatre, Berkeley Rep, and from Boston University and is currently in include THE CRUCIBLE (Steppenwolf Actors Theatre of Louisville. International the MFA Directing Program at Northwestern for Young Adults), THE WIZ, LITTLE FISH credits include the Almeida in London and University. the Singapore Repertory Theatre. Heather (Kokandy Productions); PILGRIMS (The Gift was a recipient of the NEA/TCG Career Theatre); HOOKMAN, EARTHQUAKES IN

Development Grant and the 3Arts Award. AARON BENHAM (MUSIC DIRECTOR) LONDON (Steep Theatre); PEERLESS (First is a Chicago-based music director and Heather serves as the head of lighting design Floor Theatre); HOW WE GOT ON (Haven composer. Credits include: SIDE SHOW, at Columbia College Chicago, and received Theatre); YOU ON THE MOORS NOW (The SCOTTSBORO BOYS (Porchlight); XANADU her MFA at the Theatre School at DePaul. Hypocrites); CAROUSEL, TITANIC, ROCK OF (American Theatre Company); THE WILD AGES (Timber Lake Playhouse); and XANADU PARTY (Jeff Award),CARRIE (Bailiwick LACIE HEXOM (PROPS DESIGNER) is (American Theatre Co.) For more of his work Chicago); MELANCHOLY (Piven); A visit www.ArnelDesigns.com delighted to be making her BoHo Theatre TRIBUTE TO THE ANDREWS SISTERS (Jeff debut with MARIE CHRISTINE. Other Award) (Theo-Ubique); also work with NOELLE SIMONE (ASST. Chicago design credits include ALIAS GRACE About Face, , Circle, (Rivendell Theatre Ensemble), IDEATION and Kokandy, Montana Shakespeare, Pride CHOREOGRAPHER) has been performing OCTAGON (Jackalope Theatre), MOTHER Films and Plays, Second City, Timber Lake and choreographing for over fifteen years. the Western Washington University and as ORCHESTRA Assistant Principal of the DePaul Symphony (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) Orchestra. Tobin has been heavily involved JOIN BOHO FOR OUR in chamber music for most of his career and JERED MONTGOMERY (TRUMPET/ has played in a wide variety of instrumenta- tions and styles. His groups have performed FLUGELHORN) performs regularly with for artists including Efe Baltacigil and the the Chicago Composer’s Orchestra, Chicago 2018 SEASON Calidore Quartet. Arts Orchestra, Chicago Symphonic Winds, Southern Illinois Music Festival, and Midwest Philharmonic. In chamber music, Jered ELENA SPIEGEL (VIOLIN) is thrilled to performs with Chicago’s only polka-pop be making her BoHo Theatre debut. Recent brass quintet, The Wunderbrass. He has theater orchestra credits include THE performed in pit orchestras for countless BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY (Marriott theater and recording sessions. Recent Theatre), THE MAN WHO MURDERED Chicago companies include: Goodman SHERLOCK HOLMES (Mercury Theater), Theatre, Porchlight Theatre, Kokandy Pro- SIDESHOW (Porchlight Music Theatre), ductions, Bailiwick, Theo Ubique, Music for TITANIC (Griffin Theatre), andMY NAME IS Theater Chicago, Jetlica Performing Arts, ASHER LEV (Timeline Theatre). In addition by Edmund Rostand • Translated by Michael Hollinger Highland Park Players, and BAM Theatre. to theater work, Elena is an active classical Adapted by Michael Hollinger & Aaron Posner violinist, chamber musician, and teacher. She is a graduate of Northwestern University's TOBIN SCHINDLER (CELLO) is currently MARCH 3 – APRIL 15, 2018 • THEATER WIT Bienen School of Music. an Associate member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and has appeared as Assistant Principal of the Bremerton Symphony. He has also performed as Principal cellist of Music & Lyrics by Book by Hugh Wheeler SUMMER 2018 • STAGE 773

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