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Book and Lyrics by ALAN JAY LERNER Music by FREDERICK LOEWE with BRANDON ANDRUS RONN CARROLL CHARLES EVERETT CROCCO ERIN DAVIE MAXIME de TOLEDO BRADLEY DEAN MICHAEL DELEGET MATT FAUCHER STEVE FRENCH ANDREW HUBACHER MARISSA McGOWAN RACHEL ALEXA NORMAN SHAWN PENNINGTON HERMAN PETRAS REBECCA PITCHER RACHEL RINCIONE AMANDA SALVATORE ADAM SHONKWILER ALLAN SNYDER BEN SWIMMER MATTHEW C. THOMPSON MOLLIE VOGT-WELCH

Scenery Design by Costume Design by Lighting Design by MICHAEL SCHWEIKARDT ALEJO VIETTI JOHN LASITER

Sound by Hair & Wig Design by JAY HILTON CHARLES LaPOINTE

Orchestrations by Assistant Music Director DAN DeLANGE F. WADE RUSSO

Production Manager Production Stage Manager Casting by R. GLEN GRUSMARK BRADLEY G. SPACHMAN STUART HOWARD, AMY SCHECTER, & PAUL HARDT, CSA

Associate Producer Line Producer BOB ALWINE DONNA LYNN COOPER HILTON

Music Director MICHAEL O’FLAHERTY Choreographed by RALPH PERKINS Directed by ROB RUGGIERO Produced for Goodspeed Musicals by MICHAEL P. PRICE

First Performance: July 10, 2009

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Scenery Design by Costume Design by Lighting Design by MICHAEL SCHWEIKARDT ALEJO VIETTI JOHN LASITER

Sound by Hair & Wig Design by JAY HILTON CHARLES LaPOINTE

Orchestrations by Assistant Music Director DAN DeLANGE F. WADE RUSSO

Production Manager Production Stage Manager Casting by R. GLEN GRUSMARK BRADLEY G. SPACHMAN STUART HOWARD, AMY SCHECTER, & PAUL HARDT, CSA

Associate Producer Line Producer BOB ALWINE DONNA LYNN COOPER HILTON

Music Director MICHAEL O’FLAHERTY Choreographed by RALPH PERKINS Directed by ROB RUGGIERO Produced for Goodspeed Musicals by MICHAEL P. PRICE

First Performance: July 10, 2009

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4 GOODSPEED MUSICALS | 2009 SEASON GOODSPEED MUSICALS | 2009 SEASON 5 Cast of Characters Musical Numbers (In order of appearance) Synopsis of Scenes & Musical Numbers Arthur BRADLEY DEAN Sir Dinadan ALLAN snyder Act One Merlyn HERMAN PETRAS Prologue, A Battlefield outside Joyous Gard Castle Guenevere ERIN DAVIE Nimue REBECCA PITCHER Scene 1, A Forest near Camelot—Ten Years Prior Lancelot MAXIME de TOLEDO I Wonder What the King is Doing Tonight...... Arthur Squire Dap MATT FAUCHER The Simple Joys of Maidenhood...... Guenevere Pellinore rONN CARROLL Lady Anne MARISSA McGOWAN Camelot...... Arthur & Guenevere Sir Sagramore STEve french Follow Me...... Nimue Sir Lionel Brandon andrus Scene 2, Arthur’s Study—Eight years later Mordred ADAM SHONKWILER Sir Clarius Michael Deleget Camelot (Reprise)...... Arthur & Guenevere Sir Angus Matthew C. Thompson Scene 3, The Countryside near Camelot—A few months later Tom of Warwick CHArles everett CROCCO C’est Moi...... Lancelot Scene 4, A Park near the Castle—Immediately following ENSEMBLE BRANDON ANDRUS, MICHAEL DELEGET, MATT FAUCHER, STEVE FRENCH, The Lusty Month of May...... Guenevere & Company ANDREW HUBACHER, MARISSA McGOWAN, RACHEL ALEXA NORMAN, REBECCA PITCHER, Take Me to the Fair...... Guenevere, Sir Dinadan, Sir Sagramore, Sir Lionel RACHEL RINCIONE, ALLAN SNYDER, MATTHEW C. THOMPSON, MOLLIE VOGT-WELCH Scene 5, Arthur’s Study—Sundown, two weeks later SWINGS How to Handle a Woman...... Arthur SHAWN PENNINGTON, AMANDA SALVATORE Scene 6, The Grandstand of the Jousting Field—the next day The Jousts...... The Company DIALECT COACH GILLIAN LANE-PLESCIA Scene 7, Arthur’s Study—Early evening, the same day Before I Gaze at You Again...... Guenevere DANCE CAPTAIN Marissa McGowan Scene 8, The Great Hall—Immediately following

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER Act Two DEREK MICHAEL DiGREGORIO Scene 1, The Castle Gardens—A few months later UNDERSTUDIES Knight Songs...... Sir Clarius, Sir Angus, and The Knights Arthur ALLAN SNYDER; Guenevere MARISSA McGOWAN; Lancelot MICHAEL DELEGET; Toujours...... Lancelot Mordred MATT FAUCHER; Pellinore HERMAN PETRAS; Merlyn STEVE FRENCH; Before I Gaze at You Again (Reprise)...... Guenevere Tom of Warwick BEN SWIMMER; Nimue RACHEL RINCIONE Scene 2, The Throne Room—A month later ORCHESTRA The Seven Deadly Virtues...... Mordred Conductor/Keyboard I MICHAEL O’FLAHERTY; Scene 3, The Terrace of the Castle—A month later Associate Conductor/Keyboard II F. WADE RUSSO; Trumpet MARK SLATER; Trombone DAVE KAYSER; Reeds LIZ Baker SMITH; Violin KARIN FAGERBURG; What Do the Simple Folk Do?...... Arthur & Guenevere Harp SUSAN KNAPP-THOMAS; Percussion SALvatore RANNIELLO Scene 4, A Forest near Camelot—The next day ALTERNATES Scene 5, The Queen’s Bedchamber—Later that night Keyboard II William j. THOMAS, MOLLY STURGES; Trumpet TOM CONTI, LARRY GARREAU, I Loved You Once in Silence...... Guenevere KEN ROE; Trombone SCOTT BEAN; Reeds MICHAEL SCHUSTER; Violin DIANE ORSON; If Ever I Would Leave You...... Lancelot Harp AMANDA EVANS, MEGAN SESMA; Percussion STEVE COLLINS, DAVE EDRICKS Scene 6, Camelot—Immediately following Guenevere...... The Company Scene 7, A Battlefield outside Joyous Gard Castle Out of respect for our actors and your fellow theatergoers, we ask that you remain seated until the curtain calls are over and the Camelot (Reprise)...... Arthur house lights have come up. The use of cameras, cellular phones, or recording devices is not permitted in the theatre. Thank you. There will be a 15-minute intermission between acts. 6 GOODSPEED MUSICALS | 2009 SEASON GOODSPEED MUSICALS | 2009 SEASON 7 Cast of Characters Musical Numbers (In order of appearance) Synopsis of Scenes & Musical Numbers Arthur BRADLEY DEAN Sir Dinadan ALLAN snyder Act One Merlyn HERMAN PETRAS Prologue, A Battlefield outside Joyous Gard Castle Guenevere ERIN DAVIE Nimue REBECCA PITCHER Scene 1, A Forest near Camelot—Ten Years Prior Lancelot MAXIME de TOLEDO I Wonder What the King is Doing Tonight...... Arthur Squire Dap MATT FAUCHER The Simple Joys of Maidenhood...... Guenevere Pellinore rONN CARROLL Lady Anne MARISSA McGOWAN Camelot...... Arthur & Guenevere Sir Sagramore STEve french Follow Me...... Nimue Sir Lionel Brandon andrus Scene 2, Arthur’s Study—Eight years later Mordred ADAM SHONKWILER Sir Clarius Michael Deleget Camelot (Reprise)...... Arthur & Guenevere Sir Angus Matthew C. Thompson Scene 3, The Countryside near Camelot—A few months later Tom of Warwick CHArles everett CROCCO C’est Moi...... Lancelot Scene 4, A Park near the Castle—Immediately following ENSEMBLE BRANDON ANDRUS, MICHAEL DELEGET, MATT FAUCHER, STEVE FRENCH, The Lusty Month of May...... Guenevere & Company ANDREW HUBACHER, MARISSA McGOWAN, RACHEL ALEXA NORMAN, REBECCA PITCHER, Take Me to the Fair...... Guenevere, Sir Dinadan, Sir Sagramore, Sir Lionel RACHEL RINCIONE, ALLAN SNYDER, MATTHEW C. THOMPSON, MOLLIE VOGT-WELCH Scene 5, Arthur’s Study—Sundown, two weeks later SWINGS How to Handle a Woman...... Arthur SHAWN PENNINGTON, AMANDA SALVATORE Scene 6, The Grandstand of the Jousting Field—the next day The Jousts...... The Company DIALECT COACH GILLIAN LANE-PLESCIA Scene 7, Arthur’s Study—Early evening, the same day Before I Gaze at You Again...... Guenevere DANCE CAPTAIN Marissa McGowan Scene 8, The Great Hall—Immediately following

RONN CARROLL* (Pellinore) is back at MAXIME de TOLEDO* (Lancelot) ADAM SHONKWILER* (Mordred) Adam in Macbeth, Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sky Goodspeed, following his Ben Franklin New York: Yank (Mitch); Busker Alley is excited and grateful to be back Masterson in Guys and Dolls, Hildy Johnson in The Front in 1776. Recent New York appearances (Duchesi); Camelot (Live from Lincoln at Goodspeed after last season’s Big Page, and Artie in House of Blue Leaves. include Trevor Nunn’s Oklahoma!, and Center on PBS); Showboat (Carnegie River and 2003’s A Tree Grows in the premiere of A Man of No Importance. Hall); Oh, Lady! Lady! (Willoughby); Brooklyn. National Tour: Earl in Andrew STEVE FRENCH* (Sir Sagramore, Among his 20 Broadway credits are How Mademoiselle Modiste (Rene); The Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down the Ensemble) is honored to return to To Succeed (Matthew Broderick); Gypsy Seagull (Sorin, original cast recording); Wind. New York: Hanschen in Spring Goodspeed, having made his debut (Tyne Daly); The Rink; Bad Habits; On Golden Pond; Steel Roman Fever (Eduardo, original cast recording). Awakening (Lincoln Center), Good News (Musicals here in last season’s Big River. New Pier; Man of La Mancha; The Mystery of Edwin Drood; Regional and International: Camelot (Lancelot) with Tonight), Greenwillow (York). Regional: Huck in Big River York: Zootopia Theatre Co., The Actor’s Crazy For You; Peter Pan; Promises, Promises (London the North Shore Music Theatre, The Sound of Music (Arizona Broadway Theatre). He can be seen in the film Company Theatre, Second Stage, The and New York); and revivals of Carousel, Wonderful Town, (Captain von Trapp), Gigi (Gaston Lachaille), Spring is The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, out this year. Adam Alternate Theatre. Regional: Hartford Front Page, and Annie Get Your Gun with Ethel Merman Here (Stacy Hayden), Titanic (Lightoller), Hair (Tribe). is a Montana native and earned his BA at Mountview Stage, Long Wharf, Monomoy. Steve wants to thank his (1966) and Bernadette Peters (1998). Off Broadway: Film and TV: “The Sopranos,” “All My Children,” “Guiding Academy in London, England. AEA fellow cast members and theatre staff for putting up Love’s Labor Lost and The Knife (The Public), and Greater Light,” One Last Thing (with Ethan Hawke and Cynthia with his incessant banjo playing, a habit he developed Tuna. Regional: Gayev in Cherry Orchard, Bensinger in Nixon, Tribeca Film Festival 2006), The Women, Foulard BRANDON ANDRUS* (Sir Lionel, courtesy of Goodspeed Hootenannies. For Allison. Front Page, and Gloucester in King Lear. 500 commercials, (Cannes Festival 2007), The Last Beat, The Dead. Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of TV and Feature films have supported his theater habit. www.maximedetoledo.com this amazing cast! This is his first ANDREW HUBACHER* (Ensemble) He lives with his wife Anne in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. performance at Goodspeed. You may Goodspeed Debut! Andrew attended BRADLEY DEAN* (Arthur) most recently have seen him before in All Shook the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of CHARLES EVERETT CROCCO (Tom appeared on Broadway as Sir Galahad in Up (Chad) Maine State Music Theater, Music in Cleveland, Ohio. Favorite of Warwick) is thrilled to be back at Spamalot and Off-Broadway as El Gallo Oklahoma! (Curly) 1st National Tour, past productions include The Music the Goodspeed where he appeared in in The Fantasticks. Other Broadway: Illyria (Orsino) Prospect Theater Co., Damn Yankees Man and Jesus Christ Superstar, Genesius in the 2008 Festival of New Company, Man of La Mancha, The Story (Rocky) Carousel Dinner Theater, and “Guiding Light” both with the Kansas City Starlight Artists and as an understudy in High of My Life, and Jane Eyre. NYC: The Big (Officer Tucker). He is also good friends with many Theatre; Jamie in The Last 5 Years; and Matt in Button Shoes in 2007. He also voiced Time, Harmony, Walmartopia. He has Disney characters. Brandon is an Ithaca College graduate The Fantasticks. Gratitude goes out to my always Young Alvin in The Story of My Life at toured nationally as Che in Evita directed by Hal Prince and proud member of AEA. He would like to thank supportive family and friends. In Christ. The Norma Terris Theatre in 2008. Other roles include Willy and internationally as Frank N. Furter in The Rocky Rob Ruggiero and the entire production team for this Wonka in Willy Wonka Jr. (Haddam Killingworth Middle Horror Show. Regional credits include No Way to Treat a opportunity, Michael for sticking with me, Kim for the fresh MARISSA McGOWAN* (Ensemble) is School), Young Josh in Big (Artful Living), Charlie in Really Lady, Falsettos, The Caretaker, Loot, and the title roles breath, his parents for always letting him come home, thrilled to be returning to Goodspeed Rosie (HK Middle School), and Nathan Detroit in Guys and in Phantom, The Scarlet Pimpernel and Macbeth at such and his wife Deven for making his life FAR from boring. where she was last seen as Mary Jane Dolls (Community Music School’s Summer Workshop). He theaters as Paper Mill Playhouse, The Alliance, St. Louis in Big River. Broadway: Les Misérables would like to thank his loving parents and extended family Rep., and Pittsburgh CLO. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon, MICHAEL DELEGET* (Sir Clarius, (revival), where she performed the roles for their ongoing encouragement and support. He is also Bradley is husband to Eileen and father to Ana, Emma, Ensemble) Goodspeed Debut! Mr. Deleget of both Eponine and Cosette. National very grateful to Goodspeed for this wonderful opportunity. and Oliver. holds degrees from Wabash College Tour: Les Misérables. Regional favorites: and Indiana University. Regionally, he Maria in The Sound of Music (Lyric Theatre); Johanna in ERIN DAVIE* (Guenevere) Broadway: HERMAN PETRAS* (Merlyn) most has been seen as Giuseppe in The Most Sweeney Todd (Geva Theatre); the title role in Fanny (York Grey Gardens (Young Little Edie) - recently played Nunzio in Over the River Happy Fella starring George Hearn at Theater); Lois/Bianca in Kiss Me, Kate (Weston Playhouse); Theatre World Award for Outstanding and Through the Woods at the John W. Ravinia, Jamie in The Last Five Years Graziella in West Side Story (Syracuse Stage). BFA Musical Broadway Debut, Curtains (Niki Harris). Engeman Theater in Northport, NY. He at Skylight Opera Theatre, Tony in West Side Story at Theater Syracuse University. Love and thanks to John. Off Broadway: The Glorious Ones at has toured Europe and Southeast Asia Maine State Music Theatre, and most recently toured LCT; Infertility (The musical that’s with West Side Story, logging in nearly with Atlanta TOTS’s production of Les Misérables. Other RACHEL ALEXA NORMAN* (Ensemble) hard to conceive). Encores!: Applause 300 performances as Doc. National credits include the Bernstein Mass at Carnegie Hall. is thrilled to be making her Goodspeed (Eve Harrington). National Tours: Swing!, The Music of tours include the dual role of Harry/Baptista in Kiss Me, Love to Alison. www.michaeldeleget.com debut in Camelot. NYC credits include Andrew Lloyd Webber. Some Regional: The Apple Tree at Kate; Mr. Scheinkopf in Fame: the Musical; and Horace Sylvie in The Happy Time (Musicals Pennsylvania Centre Stage, A Little Night Music at White Vandergelder opposite Carol Channing in Hello, Dolly!. MATT FAUCHER* (Squire Dap, Ensemble) Tonight!), originating the role of Franny Plains PAC, 70 Years of Muny Magic at the St. Louis MUNY, Regional credits include Beauty and the Beast, The Making his Goodspeed debut and is Wilderman in Graduation Day (Abingdon Carousel at The Olney Theatre Center, Jekyll & Hyde at Merchant of Venice, King Lear, The Two Gentlemen of delighted to be a part of the Camelot Theatre), and Humpty Dumpty in Babes Surflight Theatre, The Student Prince at Virginia Musical Verona, and various television appearances on “All My cast. Familiar to the Connecticut theatre in Toyland (Avery Fisher Hall). Regional credits include: Theater. Recordings: Grey Gardens Original Broadway Children,” “Law and Order,” and “Saturday Night Live.” scene, he has performed at Hartford Suzy Ward in Babes in Arms (The Barnstormers Theatre; Cast, The Glorious Ones. Stage, Goodspeed’s Festival of New New Hampshire Theatre Award Best Actress winner), Artists, and The Bushnell. He recently Heidi in Heidi: The Musical (The Hangar Theatre). Rachel made his NYC debut with a reading of The Road to also wrote and starred in her one-woman cabaret act Hollywood in the role of crooner Beau Hartmen. He I’ll Take Manhattan, which was a 2008 nominee for attended The Hartt School and graduated with a BFA Best Female Debut. Training: NYU, LAMDA. in Acting in 2008. Favorite roles include the title role

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REBECCA PITCHER* (Nimue, Ensemble) MOLLIE VOGT-WELCH* (Ensemble) MICHAEL P. PRICE (Executive Director) is now in his conceiving and directing an original musical revue entitled has performed around the world to Excited to make her Goodspeed debut! 41st year as Executive Director of Goodspeed Musicals. Make Me A Song: The Music of William Finn, which had a rave reviews. Described as having a Previously seen on Broadway in A Tale Under his direction the Goodspeed became known successful run off-Broadway in 2007 as well as a London luminous presence and a spectacular of Two Cities. National Tours: Peter for its dedication to the American musical and the production. The production received nominations for voice, Rebecca has moved audiences Pan (Wendy), Camelot (Guenevere). development of new works of this genre, including Annie both the Drama Desk Award for “Outstanding Review” with her poignant portrayal of Christine Other credits: The Fantasticks (Luisa) and Shenandoah. He has received two special Antoinette and the Outer Critics Circle Award for “Outstanding Daae in The Phantom of the Opera by PA Centre Stage, Ragtime (Evelyn Perry (Tony) Awards. He is chairman of the Connecticut New Off-Broadway Musical.” In 2005 he conceived and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Her repertoire includes Johanna in Nesbit), A New Brain (Nancy D.), Brigadoon (Fiona u/s), Commission of Culture and Tourism. Mr. Price is a founding directed the highly successful Ella, which continues to Sweeney Todd, Rose in Street Scene, Rapunzel in Into Rimers of Eldridge (Patsy). Proud Penn State BFA grad member and past vice president of the National Alliance be produced nationally and recently won three Joseph the Woods, Monica in In the Medium, Papagena and The and Potsdam native. Love to JT and Chap. for Musical Theatre. He is the founder of the League of Jefferson Awards and two Kevin Kline Awards (including Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute, and many more. Historic Theatres and served as its first president. He is “Outstanding Director of a Musical” for both). Mr. Ruggiero She is also a certified Bikram yoga instructor. “Namaste.” SHAWN PENNINGTON (Swing) couldn’t the vice president of the American Theatre Wing and is a directed the world premiere of Matthew Lombardo’s be happier to be making his Goodspeed member of the Tony Awards Management Committee. He new play Looped (with Valerie Harper) at the Pasadena RACHEL RINCIONE (Ensemble) debut! National Tours: Camelot, The earned a BA from Michigan State, an MA from Minnesota Playhouse, which had a recent production at Arena Stage Goodspeed debut. BFA Acting from Sound of Music, Fame: The Musical, University, and an MFA from Yale. Michael is the recipient with a planned Broadway opening in 2009-2010 season. Chapman University, MM Vocal and Man of La Mancha. Regional: Jekyll of honorary doctorates in fine arts, honoris causa, from Mr. Ruggiero’s work on both plays and musicals has Performance from the University of & Hyde (Jekyll/Hyde); Phantom (The Connecticut College and the University of Hartford. been seen at many regional theaters around the country, Denver. NY Credits: Avarice (Faith Phantom); Kiss Me, Kate (Fred Graham). including Arizona Theatre Company, Barrington Stage Reynolds with Wilson Heredia), Camelot Shawn is also a stage manager. PSM National Tour BOB ALWINE (Associate Producer) Before joining Company, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cleveland (Nimue with Robert Cuccioli as King credits include: Smokey Joe’s Café, The Will Rogers Goodspeed, Bob worked as the Associate Managing Playhouse, The Pittsburgh Public Theater, The Repertory Arthur, White Plains PAC) Suor Angelica (La Cercatrice, Follies, and Gypsy. Love to Mom, Dad, Mark, and Beth! Director of The Old Globe in San Diego, California, and Theatre of St. Louis, and San Jose Repertory Theatre. Chelsea Opera). Regional: Groove 66/A Chance To the Director of Programming for The Ordway Center in He is the recipient of four Kevin Kline Awards, two for Shine (Disney Entertainment), The Marriage of Figaro AMANDA SALVATORE (Swing) A recent St. Paul, Minnesota. While at the Globe he developed “Best Director of a Musical” (Urinetown, Ella) and two for (Countess), The Merry Wives of Windsor (Mrs. Ford), graduate from DeSales University in the national tour of Stones in His Pockets and at the “Best Director of a Play” (Take Me Out, The Little Dog Manon (title role), La Boheme (Musetta), Chess (Florence). Center Valley, Pennsylvania, where she Ordway he was the associate producer of the national Laughed). An online portfolio of his work can be viewed She has been nominated twice for the prestigious Irene received her BA in acting/directing. tour of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. Bob holds an MFA at www.robruggiero.com. Ryan award. Love to Mom, Dad, and The Bun. Making her Goodspeed debut. Recent in theater management and creative producing from credits include If You Give a Pig a Columbia University. RALPH PERKINS (Choreographer) is thrilled to return ALLAN SNYDER* (Sir Dinadan, Party at Manhattan Children’s Theatre to Goodspeed after choreographing 1776 in 2007. Ensemble) is pleased to make his and Dominique in the Broward Stage Door’s Theatre’s DONNA LYNN COOPER HILTON (Line Producer) is in her He received two Kevin Kline Award nominations for Goodspeed debut! He has appeared production of Lucky Stiff. Favorite roles include Marian 22nd season at Goodspeed and assumed the duties of outstanding choreography for his work on Urinetown on Broadway in Les Misérables, and Paroo (The Music Man), Miss Dorothy Brown (Thoroughly Line Producer in December 2006. She previously served and Kiss Me, Kate at The Repertory Theater of St. Louis. regionally in The Scarlet Pimpernel Modern Millie), and Lilly St. Regis (Annie). She would like as Goodspeed’s Production Stage Manager and has Ralph resided in Las Vegas for several years where he (Percy), The Full Monty (Jerry), 110 in to dedicate this show to her parents and to her GBF4E. worked on over 60 Goodspeed productions, beginning choreographed for EFX at the MGM Grand, Siegfried the Shade (Starbuck), Beauty and the with Wonderful Town in 1988. As PSM she transferred and Roy, and Tournament of Kings, to name a few. He Beast (Gaston), and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Bob BEN SWIMMER (Tom of Warwick Goodspeed’s production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to was artistic director and cofounder of The New Works Wallace), among others. A native Californian, Allan is a understudy) Introducing 12 year old Ben Broadway. Donna Lynn currently serves as co-chair of the Project, a contemporary dance company in Las Vegas, graduate of NYU and a proud Equity member. Thanks to Swimmer and his adorable dimples. A Selection Committee for the National Alliance for Musical and received an Artist Fellowship Award from the Nevada Rob and love to K! superstar in the making due to the love Theatre’s New Works Festival and served as a consulting State Council on the Arts for artistic achievement. and support of his parents and brothers. producer for the 2007 Festival. She has lectured at the Ralph has choreographed numerous productions for MATTHEW C. THOMPSON (Sir Angus, Ben is an amazing young talented actor Yale University School of Drama and Southern Connecticut The Monomoy Theater on Cape Cod and in Las Vegas, Ensemble) Goodspeed Opera House who is so excited to be a part of State University. A native of North Carolina and a graduate as well as a revival of Sweet Charity for Barrington debut. Regional: 1776 (Paper Mill Goodspeed Musical’s production of Camelot. Recently, of East Carolina University, Donna Lynn and her husband, Stage Company in Sheffield, Mass. Ralph is the Playhouse), Parade (SpeakEasy). Recent Ben was lucky enough to be cast in the 8 Minute Madness Goodspeed Lighting & Sound Supervisor Jay Hilton, make Director of Dance for the Theatre Division of The Hartt graduate of The Boston Conservatory Youth Festival in New York City and looks forward to being their home in East Haddam with Jack. School. This year he made his main stage directorial (MM in Musical Theater), where his part of many more theatre, TV and film projects. Ben is debut there with The Who’s Tommy. Online portfolio at favorite projects included Chess represented by Serendipity Entertainment and is part of ROB RUGGIERO (Director) is delighted to be returning www.ralphperkins.com. (Anatoly), Iolanthe (Strephon), and A Bernstein Tribute their A-List Youth Division. to Goodspeed after having directed Big River and 1776, with the Boston Pops. BA in Sociology from Boston which garnered him his third and fourth Connecticut MICHAEL SCHWEIKARDT (Set Design) Recent credits College and a Fulbright Scholar (Germany). Critic Circle Awards for “Best Director.” Connecticut include Ella, a musical about jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald audiences are also familiar with his work through his which is appearing in cities all across the country; association with TheaterWorks in Hartford, where he has critically acclaimed productions of 1776 and Big River been a key partner in the artistic leadership since 1992. for Goodspeed Musicals; Barnum for The Asolo Rep’s Recent projects at TheaterWorks include a production 50th anniversary season; American premieres of Frank of The Little Dog Laughed (starring Chad Allen) and McGuinness’ Gates Of Gold and The Bird Sanctuary;

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Oklahoma! starring Kelli O’Hara and Will Chase CHARLES LaPOINTE (Hair & Wig Design) Broadway: The Carol Hall’s To Whom It May Concern, and Red, Hot R. GLEN GRUSMARK (Production Manager) is a native celebrating The Oklahoma State centennial; and National Lieutenant of Inishmore, The Rivals, Henry IV, Cymbeline, and Blue! (GOH and Paper Mill Playhouse). He has of San Diego, CA, and first became active in technical and International Tours of James Taylor’s One Man Band. Sight Unseen, Julius Caesar, 33 Variations, Desire Under worked at North Shore Music Theatre, Playwrights theatre while attending high school in central Vermont. Upcoming projects include the world premiere of the the Elms, Radio Golf, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, A Raisin in Horizons, Ford’s Theatre, The Brooklyn Academy of He is a graduate of North Carolina School of the Arts, new Duncan Sheik/Kyle Jarrow musical Whisper House the Sun, The Color Purple, Jersey Boys and all tours, The Music, The Kennedy Center, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, where he earned a scholarship for artistic excellence opening at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre in January Apple Tree, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, High Fidelity, The Smithsonian Institution, and was the musical and a BFA in technical production. Companies Glen has 2010. Online portfolio: www.msportfolio.com In the Heights, Good Vibrations, Guys and Dolls, Xanadu. supervisor and Cabaret Director of the Williamstown worked with include Brunswick Music Theatre, Blowing Tours: Jersey Boys: Tour 1; Chicago: Las Vegas, London, Theatre Festival for 11 years. Michael conducted the Rock Stage Company, Adirondack Scenic Studios Inc., ALEJO Vietti (Costume Design) New York: Rooms, Grace, Toronto, Melbourne; Dirty Dancing; Xanadu; The Color Goodspeed Musicals productions of By Jeeves and and North Carolina Dance Theatre. Glen’s Goodspeed Make Me a Song, Tryst, Roulette, The Last Sunday in Purple; Little House on the Prairie; Ella. Many Regional Gentlemen Prefer Blondes on Broadway. debut was in 1989 as a carpenter for Oh, Kay!. He June, 16 Wounded, 2 X Tennessee, The Wau Wau Sisters, and Off Broadway credits. Love you, James. returned to Goodspeed in 1993 for On the Town. He Servicemen, Five Flights, Measure for Measure, Irving F. WADE RUSSO (Assistant Musical Director) Wade is proud to be a part of the Goodspeed team and is Berlin’s White Christmas. Regional: Alley Theatre, Arena GILLIAN LANE-PLESCIA (Dialect Coach) is pleased to has worked on over 16 productions here at Goodspeed grateful to his mother and father for their continued Stage, Arizona Theatre, Asolo Rep, Barrington Stage, return to Goodspeed, where she coached Big River, Half including the National Tour of The Boy Friend directed encouragement and support. Cincinnati Playhouse, Cleveland Playhouse, Colorado a Sixpence, and 1776. She most recently coached The by Julie Andrews. He most recently conducted Pirates Ballet, Florida Stage, Ford’s Theatre DC, Goodspeed, Philanthropist on Broadway. Regional work includes at the Huntington Theatre in Boston. Broadway: By BRADLEY G. SPACHMAN* (Production Stage Manager) Hangar Theatre, Hartford Stage, Long Wharf, Metrostage, The Acting Company, Actor’s Theatre, Alley Theatre, Jeeves (assistant conductor). Regional Theatre: Cabaret, hails from the Chicago area and is proud to be working NY Stage & Film, Northlight, Pasadena Playhouse, Arena Stage, CenterStage, McCarter, Goodman, Guthrie, The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, Man of La Mancha, with Goodspeed Musicals for his 14th season. He is Philadelphia Theatre Co, Pittsburgh Public, Rockland Hartford Stage, Huntington, Long Wharf, Milwaukee By Jeeves, Forum, Falsettos (Pittsburgh Public Theatre), enjoying his second year in the PSM’s seat. In East Opera, San Diego Rep, Saint Louis Rep, Signature Rep, NJ Shakespeare, Playmakers Rep, Seattle Rep, Company (Huntington Theatre), Urinetown directed by Haddam, some of his favorite Opera House productions Theatre VA, Theatreworks Hartford, Westport Country Shakespeare Theatre (DC), Steppenwolf, TheaterWorks, Rob Ruggerio (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis), Mame include George M!, King of Hearts, and 1776. He also Plahouse, Williamstown Theatre Festival. Edinburgh Trinity Rep, Wilma Theater, Yale Rep. She was English with Sandy Duncan (Barrington Stage), West Side Story stage managed O. Henry’s Lovers, The Baker’s Wife, and Festival Fringe and Donetsk Opera Ukraine. Ringling Diction coach at Chicago’s Lyric Opera for five seasons. (Gateway Playhouse), Sunday in the Park with George Lizzie Borden at The Norma Terris Theatre. In addition, Bros Barnum & Bailey Gold Unit 08/09. She teaches in the Juilliard School’s Drama Division. Her (St. Louis Art Museum), The Life, Chess, 42 nd Street, he has enjoyed working for several other regional self teaching dialect CDs for actors are used throughout Showboat (Boston Conservatory), Adrift in Macao (Lyric theaters across the country, including Yale Repertory JOHN LASITER (Light Design) Goodspeed: Big River, the US and overseas. Theatre of Boston). Wade has served on the faculty of Theater and Connecticut Repertory Theatre. Outside 1776. Off Broadway: Make Me A Song, Alarm Dog Circle in the Square Theatre School, the Juilliard School of Connecticut, he brought Goodspeed’s productions Repertory Company, Blue Light Theater, Music Theater DAN DeLANGE (Orchestrator) has orchestrated and currently the Boston Conservatory. As always, special of Pippin and The Boy Friend to cities across North Group. Regional: Actors Theatre of Louisville, Arena shows for Paul Williams, Julie Andrews, Jerry Herman thanks to Michael O’Flaherty and Steven Rodick. America. In Chicago, he has worked at the Goodman Stage, Arizona Repertory Theatre, Asolo Repertory, (composer of Hello, Dolly!; Mame; La Cage aux Folles), and Lookingglass theaters as well as on the original Centerstage, Cincinnati Playhouse, Cleveland Play House, Harvey Schmitt (composer of The Fantasticks, 110 in the STUART HOWARD, AMY SCHECTER, & PAUL HARDT, Chicago tryout of Smokey Joe’s Café. Brad has never Dallas Theater Center, Florida Stage, George Street Shade), and Peter Link (composer of The King of Hearts). C.S.A. (Casting) has cast hundreds of shows over appeared on “Law & Order.” Thanks to everybody who Playhouse, Geva Theatre, Gutherie Theater, Milwaukee He also orchestrated the premiere of You Never Know the past 25 years in the USA, Canada, and Great made this possible! Repertory Theater, Northlight Theatre, Pittsburgh Public, by Charles Strouse (composer of Annie and Bye Bye Britain, and has now begun work on Tom Stoppard’s South Coast Repertory, Syracuse Stage, Virginia Stage, Birdie.) Other original orchestrations and arrangements Cyrano for the National Theatre of France. Among their DEREK MICHAEL DiGREGORIO* (Assistant Stage Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Opera: Eos Orchestra, include Enrico Garzilli’s Rage of the Heart CD, The Smart favorites—Broadway: August: Osage County, Gypsy Manager) is thrilled to be back at Goodspeed this Curtis Institute of Music, Glimmerglass Opera, Manhattan Set, The Altos, The Broadway Tenors (with Brent Barrett, (Tyne Daly), Chicago (Bebe Neuwirth, Ann Reinking), season. Past productions here include Pippin, 1776, School of Music, Opera Delaware, Opera Carolina and Brian D’Arcy James, and Alan Campbell), the Pittsburgh Sly Fox (Richard Dreyfuss), Fortune’s Fool (Alan Happy Days (Norma Terris and Opera House), Half Skylight Opera. Dance: Ballet Memphis, Danzantes LA, Public Theater, The Epic Brass Symphonic Christmas Bates, Frank Langella), and the original La Cage aux a Sixpence, Big River, and Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Irene Hultman, Nora Reynolds and Randy James Dance Series, The American Symphony Orchestra, and music Folles; Off Broadway: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Christmas. New York credits include Applause at Works. For more information, visit www.johnlasiter.com. for several commercials and documentaries. Dan has Change and The Normal Heart. They have begun work City Center Encores!. Other regional credits include conducted the Broadway national tour of Chicago casting Death and the Maiden for London’s West End Black Snow, Safe in Hell, and Comedy on the Bridge/ JAY HILTON (Sound Design) Jay is proud to be in his 25th with Brent Barrett and Karen Ziemba, and was music and are the casting directors for the new production of Brundibar (Yale Repertory Theatre); Moon Over Buffalo season with Goodspeed. Since 1985 he has designed or director/conductor for Musical America’s national tours West Side Story currently on Broadway. They are very and The Odd Couple (Summer Theatre at Salem). Derek provided sound for nearly 70 productions at the Opera of Crazy For You, Beauty and the Beast, and Singin’ in pleased to be casting for Goodspeed again this year. holds a BA from Salem State College and an MFA from House and well over 50 productions at Goodspeed’s the Rain. He is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy Yale School of Drama. He is a proud member of Actors’ Norma Terris Theatre in Chester. Jay’s sound effects have and Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Equity Association. been heard on Broadway, national tours and at regional theatres from coast to coast. In addition to his design MICHAEL O’FLAHERTY (Music Director) is in his duties Jay serves as Goodspeed’s Lighting & Sound 17th season as Goodspeed’s Resident Music Director, Supervisor. Jay and his wife, Goodspeed’s Line Producer having conducted 34 musicals at the Opera House Donna Lynn Hilton, make their home (and garden) in East and five at The Norma Terris Theatre. His musical Haddam. Jay would like to thank his splendid staff for arrangement credits include Gentlemen Prefer Blondes their hard work and dedication. (Broadway), Reunion-A Musical Epic in Miniature,

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ALAN JAY LERNER (Book and Lyrics) was born in New FREDERICK LOEWE (Music) was born in Vienna in 1901. York in 1918. In 1942 Lerner wrote his first musical A child piano prodigy at age 4, he made his concert debut with Frederick Loewe called Life of the Party; in 1943, with the Berlin Symphony Orchestra at age 13. Coming they wrote their first Broadway musical, What’s Up? The to America in 1930, Loewe wandered about in such team went on to write The Day Before Spring in 1945 odd jobs as cowpunching in Montana, gold prospecting followed by their first hit, Brigadoon, in 1947. Lerner in Colorado and saloon hall piano playing everywhere. wrote the libretto for An American in Paris, the first In 1942, on the brink of establishing himself as a musical film to win an Oscar. Lerner and Loewe teamed composer of popular songs, Loewe approached Alan Jay up again in the 1950s to write Paint Your Wagon, the Lerner at a club in New York and said he would like to mega-hit My Fair Lady, the film Gigi (winner of nine collaborate with him on a musical show. The two went Oscars, including Best Picture), and Camelot in 1960. on to enjoy a notable partnership that lasted 18 years, After the retirement of Frederick Loewe, Lerner went resulting in the musicals Brigadoon, Paint Your Wagon, on to write On a Clear Day You Can See Forever and My Fair Lady, and Camelot. In 1961 Loewe retired to Carmelina with Burton Lane, Coco with Andre Previn, the French Riviera until 10 years later, when Lerner 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with Leonard Bernstein, persuaded him to write the score for a musical film and Dance a Little Closer with Charles Strouse. Lerner based on The Little Prince, followed by creating new and Loewe reunited in 1973 to provide Broadway with music for Lerner’s expanded book and lyrics for the a stage version of Gigi. Alan Jay Lerner died in 1986 at 1973 Broadway version of Gigi. Frederick Loewe died in the age of 67. 1988 at the age of 88.

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Welcome to Camelot! Despite the mixed reviews and the At Goodspeed, we are proud of our difficult journey to New York City, the ability to transport our audience into box office was overwhelmed with a unique and magical world. With the largest advance ticket sales in the help of our creative teams and Broadway history. Lerner explains: staff, Goodspeed Musicals endeavors “The highest expectations of the to bring you a completely unique season, however, were reserved for show, even when it would be easier to Camelot, the first show by Fritz and simply mimic what has been done in me since My Fair Lady, with several the past. King Arthur was guided by his former associates, namely director principles as well when he envisioned Moss Hart, choreographer Hanya a utopia in which everything happens Holm, and starring Julie Andrews. according to plan: Her co-star was Richard Burton. Fritz and I had been away from the theatre Alas, but in real life things don’t always for four years, during which time we had written the screenplay, music happen as expected. Unfortunately, Robert Goulet, Julie Andrews, and there were many obstacles and Richard Burton in the original Broadway and lyrics for the film Gigi. Because several tragic circumstances in production of Camelot Gigi was not only successful, but won bringing Camelot to Broadway. Adrian more Oscars than any film in history Greenburg, the famous motion picture costume designer, up to that time, and because of My Fair Lady, the died of a heart attack after finishing less than half advance sale for Camelot was monumental.” of his work on the production. Moreover, Alan Jay Lerner (book and lyrics) became ill two months before After opening on Broadway however, ticket sales were rehearsal was scheduled to start. Then, when the show not impressive and CBS was projecting that the show opened in Toronto, it lasted more than four hours due to would close in May of that year. However, the production extraneous material. After that opening, Lerner spent had its big break when Ed Sullivan invited Lerner and ten days in the hospital. Upon Lerner’s return to work, Loewe to be featured for one hour on his television Moss Hart (director) promptly suffered a heart attack program. The special occasion was the fifth anniversary and was unable to see the show again until it had been of My Fair Lady and Sullivan permitted Lerner and running on Broadway for over four months. According Loewe to choose the format of the program. Lerner to Lerner, “Camelot on Broadway became known as a and Loewe used that opportunity to feature all the best ‘medical’ more than a ‘musical’.” songs and scenes from Camelot, including much of 02/4%#4).'4(%7),$%34 Moss’s vastly improved changes to the show. Another terrible event loomed in Camelot’s future and for a number of reasons; it gradually became Lerner recounts: “The following morning I was *5.',%3/.4(%0,!.%4 synonymous with one of the most tragic and shocking awakened by a phone call from an excited manager stories in American history. On November 22, 1963, at the Majestic Theatre. “You better come down here,” President Kennedy’s assassination traumatized the he said, “and look at this.” “Look at what?” I asked. nation and cut short the presence of one of our He answered, “Just come and see what’s going on greatest leaders. In recent times, the legacy of Camelot at this box office.” I got to the theatre as quickly as I and its connection to the Kennedy administration could. For the first time there was a line halfway down continues to resonate with the American people. the block. That night the audience came to the theatre and saw the vastly improved musical that Moss had Despite past and future malady, after being rewritten rehearsed the week before. And at eleven-fifteen the and restaged, Camelot opened on Broadway on curtain came down! The reaction and the applause December 3, 1960. At that point, Alan J. Lerner were overwhelming. The people came up the aisles and Fredrick Loewe (music) were already enjoying raving. Camelot was finally a hit.” great success with their musical My Fair Lady. In fact, some would argue that My Fair Lady raised the The legend of Camelot endures in the collective mind bar too much and negatively impacted Camelot’s of our nation and Camelot the musical deals with -!). 342%%4 02%3#(//, 4(% 0,!9'2/5.$ 4HE ENVIRONMENT ISNT sales once it opened. Many theatergoers and critics issues that remain extremely relevant. Together and as JUST SOME FAR OFF PLACE )TS THE LAWN UNDER OUR FEET THE FOOD ON actually projected that it would close before My Fair individuals, we continue to strive for our own fleeting OUR PLATE AND THE AIR WE BREATHE 4O LEARN MORE GO TO .2$#ORG Camelot. It is our hope that we can provide a glimpse !NDHELPPROTECTTHEJUNGLECREATURESINYOURBACKYARD Lady. This was almost the case because My Fair Lady closed on September 29, 1962, and Camelot ended its of that magical place on our stage for you to enjoy. "ECAUSETHEENVIRONMENTISEVERYWHERE run on January 3, 1963. By Joshua S. Ritter

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The Goodspeed Opera House has endured as a Connecticut and the support of donor-members, Goodspeed Musicals was first formed majestic presence on the Connecticut River since the Goodspeed Opera House was restored and as The Goodspeed Opera House it was built in 1876 by William H. Goodspeed, a rededicated on June 18, 1963, with the opening Foundation in 1959 to restore the shipping and banking magnate and avid theatre of the musical Oh Lady! Lady!! 19th century Goodspeed Opera House lover. Since that time the Opera House has as a professional theatre. Under the lived two lives: the first as a bustling center of The Goodspeed Opera House direction of Michael P. Price since 1968, commerce, housing a theatre, professional offices, in the 1880s. Goodspeed has achieved acclaim as steamboat passenger terminal and a general the home of musical theatre. Mixing store; and the second, after a period of neglect classics by the Gershwins, Cole Porter and deterioration, as a magnificent professional and Jerome Kern with the very best of musical theatre fully restored in 1963 to its this country’s newest musicals, such original splendor. as Annie, Man of La Mancha and Shenandoah, Goodspeed pioneered the practice of rethinking, restoring Goodspeed’s history goes back to its opening nd and revitalizing America’s musical The cast of 42 Street, 2009 night on October 24, 1877, when a repertory theatre heritage. group presented the comedy Charles II and the The Scherer Library of Musical Theatre farces Box and Cox and Turn Him Out. Featured The Scherer Library of Musical Theatre is integral performers of the day were brought to East Goodspeed Opera House in perpetuating our national musical heritage. The Haddam by steamboat, many directly from theatre Dedicated to the preservation and advancement Library preserves scores, sheet music, scripts, in New York. of musical theatre, Goodspeed produces three original cast recordings, playbills and theatre musicals April through December on its mainstage memorabilia. In addition to making this collection After William Goodspeed’s death, the theatre in East Haddam. Nineteen Goodspeed productions available for study and research, the library was eventually sold and used as a storage have gone on to Broadway, receiving more than provides the Goodspeed creative staff with original a dozen Tony Awards. Goodspeed itself has been depot for the State Highway Department. The source material to assist in the faithful re-creation awarded two Special Tony Awards, one in 1980 building was marked for demolition in 1958, but of musicals. for outstanding contributions to the American local preservationists became interested and in musical and a second in 1995 for distinguished 1959 The Goodspeed Opera House Foundation achievement for a regional theatre. The Max Showalter Center for Education in was organized to restore and reactivate the the Musical Theater theatre. With the cooperation of the State of Located in rural East Haddam on the Connecticut Goodspeed Musicals recently established The River, the historic Victorian-style Opera House Max Showalter Center for Education in the takes musicals from the past and brings them to Musical Theater. The Center encourages and life for today’s audiences. nurtures musical theatre artists and students by providing a unique and comprehensive array of training and educational programs to serve both New Musicals at The Norma Terris Theatre the national and local academic communities. Goodspeed is at the forefront of shaping the As a part of that mission, the Center conducts future of musical theatre. At The Norma Terris the annual Goodspeed Musical Theatre Institute Theatre, located in nearby Chester, Goodspeed in collaboration with New York University’s Tisch develops new musicals and nurtures emerging School of the Arts and The Hartt School at artists. Goodspeed has launched over 50 the University of Hartford. In addition, it offers musicals into the theatre world at The Norma education pages on Goodspeed’s website, allowing Terris Theatre, giving composers and authors visitors to further participate in and appreciate the the opportunity to develop their material through rich and vibrant world of musical theatre. For actual production. Audience response is a vital more information, please call Education Director part of this theatre. Regular input is actively Joshua S. Ritter 860.873.8664, ext. 745. sought through “Talkback” discussions with the creative staff, giving audiences the opportunity to play a part in creating a new musical.

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32 GOODSPEED MUSICALS | 2009 SEASON GOODSPEED MUSICALS | 2009 SEASON 33 William H. Goodspeed legacy society the Goodspeed Opera house foundation

Honoring Those Who Have Made a Commitment to Provide for the The Goodspeed Opera House Foundation, chartered by the State of Connecticut as a charitable, educational, Future of Goodspeed Musicals non-profit organization, is charged with the responsibility of maintaining the Goodspeed Opera House both as a historic landmark and as a living theatre. The objective of the Foundation is the establishment and development By remembering Goodspeed through a planned gift, you can ensure that your legacy of support, so of a nationally recognized regional theatre of which its members and supporters can be justly proud. important to our production of highest quality musical theatre, continues for future generations. The William H. Goodspeed Society was created to recognize those who have included a future bequest to Goodspeed in their wills or estate plans. 2009 BOARD OFFICERS THE SCHERER LIBRARY OF TRUSTEES M. Jodi Rell, Ex Officio OF MUSICAL THEATRE Anonymous (6) John Kartovsky Peter and Janet Otto Francis G. Adams, Jr. Honorary Chairman AT GOODSPEED Leonard Blake Ruth Katz Michael and Jo-Ann Price John Barlow DeRoy C. Thomas, Chairman The Scherer Library of Musical Edward and Ruth Cape Dorothy Liepertz Barbara V. Ross Myron R. Bernstein* of the Board Theatre at Goodspeed perpetuates Michael Chaiklin Andrew C. McKirdy Dr. Anne L. Rothstein and David W. Bogan Francis G. Adams, Jr., President Richard Goodman Leslie and Lynne Nathan Ms. Jane Hellman our national musical heritage Norwick R. G. and Elizabeth Jane The Maryann and Jane E. Ondovcsik Richard and Mary Schneller J. Robert Buchanan, M.D. Jeffrey S. Hoffman, Vice President through the careful preservation of Goodspeed Fund for the Preservation of the Mark and Roberta Velez Theodore S. Chapin Dona D. Young, Vice President vital performance materials: scores, Martha D. “Pepper” Hitchcock Victorian Goodspeed Opera House Kay Knight Clarke Eric D. Ort, Secretary sheet music, scripts, original cast Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Jones Alvin Deutsch Mark Masselli, Treasurer recordings, playbills, and theatre Christopher J. Dodd McLaughlin & Stern, General Counsel memorabilia. Its efforts are enhanced Robert B. Friedman by the support of the Library Advisory Goodspeed Musicals Funds and Endowments Special Gifts Norwick R. G. Goodspeed** PAST PRESIDENTS Board. The Library owes its existence The funds and endowments listed below were Goodspeed Musicals is grateful to those who have made Helen Gray Marian D. Terry to the generosity of those who have established during lifetime, by bequest, or in memoriam a special gift during the 2009 season. They include: John H. Hamby Muriel W. Selden + contributed their personal collections with an outright gift to Goodspeed Musicals. Suzanne and Donald Joffray Jeffrey S. Hoffman Bernard Knollenberg and it gratefully accepts materials Benjamin B. Liveten Charitable Grand Nephew Trust Lynde S. Karin Noel M. Davis + related to musical theatre. The Arthur and Elizabeth Godbout Fund for the Support Carol Sirot John S. Kartovsky** Hal James of the Music Department Mary Ellen Klinck Beatrice H. Rosenthal + 2009 LIBRARY The George S. and Charmian A. Goodspeed Memorial Gifts Mark Masselli Alan C. Davis ADVISORY BOARD Memorial Fund In Memory of Leonard Blake, given by The Goodspeed Guild F. Patrick McFadden, Jr. Noel B. Gerson Ken Bloom The A. Nicholas Groth, Ph.D. Charitable Gift Annuity* and Nancy L. Planeta Lawrence McHugh John H. Hamby + Theodore S. Chapin The Richard G. and Elizabeth F. Kehoe In Memory of Marie Dombroski, given by Merle and Robert Roy Metz* Norwick R. G. Goodspeed + Alvin Deutsch Charitable Gift Annuity* Ron Bernstein Robert F. Neal Richard F. Schneller + Brian Drutman The Adrienne I. Koch Revocable Trust Eric D. Ort Robert F. Neal + David Hummel The Charles R. Lindberg Family Fund Muriel S. Paris DeRoy C. Thomas Michael A. Kerker The Salvatore Marzano, Jr. Memorial Student Michael P. Price Robert Kimball Scholarship Fund Susan Scherer + also served as Chairman of the Board Bruce Pomohac The Elaine McKirdy Intern/Apprentice Endowment Richard F. Schneller** Bill Rosenfield The Estate of Rochelle Richilson for the support of H. William Shure GOODSPEED COUNCIL Henry S. Scherer, Jr. Goodspeed Musicals DeRoy C. Thomas Carol Adams Dahlke Steven Suskin The Charlotte and Gerald Sandler Educational Endowment Mark Wainger Rod Duxbury The Scherer Library of Musical Theatre Fund John F. Wolter Ilia M. O’Hearn THE MAX SHOWALTER CENTER The Max Showalter Center for Education in the Dona D. Young Leonard H. Suzio FOR EDUCATION IN THE Musical Theater Marty Travis MUSICAL THEATER The Ashton M. Tenney, Jr. Memorial Annuity Fund* *Emeritus Trustee William F. Turner ADVISORY BOARD **Honorary Trustee Gordon Greenberg The donors receive an income stream during their Robert R. Metz lives and a named fund or endowment will be Jane Percy created when the annuity reverts to Goodspeed Peter Walker Musicals. For further information on how you Nancy Wolf can ensure your legacy of support with a Planned Gift to Goodspeed Musicals, please contact Gloria Gorton, Director of Major Gifts, PO Box A, East Haddam, CT 06423, 860.873.8664, ext. 366 or e-mail [email protected].

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Did you know that your ticket price covers less than 60% of the actual cost of our performances? You might think of it Gertrude Tyrol Mr. and Mrs. Michael Elgee Kevin Murphy Arthur E. Webster, Esq. *Frederick Elia Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Murphy as getting everything after intermission FOR FREE. More accurately-everything in the second half of the production is Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Weinhoff Gloria and Martin Feibish Robert and Carolyn Nelson made possible by the generosity of Goodspeed contributors. RADM. Louise C. Wilmot USN (Ret.) Dr. and Mrs. Brendan M. Fox Naomi and Jerry Neuwirth, M.D. and James E. Wilmot Dr. James Frost Mr. Leo Nevas THANK YOU, Goodspeed Members! Goodspeed is over 7,000 members strong – for a complete listing, please visit Ms. Nicole L. Elkon and Avery and John Funkhouser David I. Newton our website at www.goodspeed.org. Mr. Neal S. Wolin Barbara A. Gabianelli Allen J. Novakouski and Daniel J. Hutton Jef and Kate Wolter Rona Gelber Brian O’Brien As of June 26, 2009 Ms. Heather Henson Muriel and Karl Fleischmann Ferne and Peter Youmans Judi and Albert Glassenberg Mr. and Mrs. G. Robert O’Brien Nancy and Jeffrey Hoffman Raymond J. Fontana MARQUEE PARTNERS Mrs. Valentine Zahn Gloria J. Gorton Mr. David Ogden Lynde S. and Michael Karin Samuel S. Fuller *Mr. and Mrs. Mark B. Gossner William Orsini and Walter Smith FOUNDING PARTNER ($25,000) Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Lewis Zelda and Charles D. Gersten ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS ($500+) *David and Patricia Hadlow *Loren and Elaine Otter Lucille and Dave Viola, Sr. Jack Light Betty Gilman Anonymous (4) Newell and Betty Hale Fund of Dr. and Mrs. John Paardenkooper Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Lindberg Lea and Dick Goodman Sandy and Dave Adams Greater Worcester *Peter and Candace Pappas INVESTING PARTNERS ($10,000) Thomas Fynan and William Loutrel Roger C. Goodspeed Mrs. Ronald F. Agostini Mr. and Mrs. Burt Hallisey R.A. Parady & Sons, Inc. *Mr. and Mrs. Francis G. Adams, Jr. Timothy and Sharon Lynch Gordon D. Gross Fred and Roberta Allardyce *Richard B. Hanrahan *Ron and Carla Pariser *Richard T. Cersosimo and Valerie J. Koif Mark Masselli and Jennifer Alexander Hattie and Terry Guin-Kittner Robert C. Alwine Al and Betsey Harris Lyn Mathews Perrin Mr. and Mrs. Jerry K. Day Mrs. Robert R. Mathews Ron and Nina Harris Billie and Peter Anker Hastings House Antiques *Mr. Rolf Peterson Steve and Sharon Finger Mr. and Mrs. George J. Michel, Jr. Al and Judy Heinke *Ed and Eileen Annino Brian and Karen Henderson Rod and Lucy Petrey Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lazar *Mary and Elliott Miller The Hermann Family Charitable Mr. and Mrs. John C. Arena Sue Hessel and Karen Dahle Dag and Nancy Pfeiffer Michael and Jo-Ann Price Mr. and Mrs. John J. Nyikos Foundation Mary B. Arnstein William Hewitson Beverly and Brian Platner Mr. and Mrs. DeRoy C. Thomas Eric Ort and Duff Ashmead Mrs. Harold William Higgins Bette and Bruce Avery *Claudette, Ned, Maeve and Ciara C. L. and Rosina Raiteri Dona and Roland Young Donald G. Reed Betty Ruth and Milton Hollander Mrs. Jack Axelrod Prudence Hoffman Thomas Redmerski Lt. Col. Robert A. Ridlehoover Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Alfred Hulse Sherri and Scott Baggett Diana and Paul Hughes Mitchell and Lorraine Rochefort EXECUTIVE PRODUCING PARTNERS *Mr. and Mrs. Ray Barker ($7,500+) Peter and Betsy Russell Mr. Penfield Jarvis James and Isabel Jackson Eric and Sandra Rustici Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Sandler *Mr. Edward T. Kask Cynthia Bates and Jonathan Russell Barbara and Ray Jacobsen John and Fran Sadek Robert A. and Nancy J. Franco Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Baum Suzanne and Donald Joffray Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Scherer, Jr. Susan and Peter Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jezek Marilyn Safenowitz Donna and Bill Stamm Ted and Kiki Kennedy Denise Bernardo and Edwin Muentes Lisa B. Walker & Robert Kaplan Jane and Morley Safer ARTISTIC AND TECHNICAL Sorenson-Pearson Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Simon Konover Merle and Ron Bernstein John S. Kartovsky Patricia and Andrew Salner PRODUCING PARTNERS ($5,000+) Mrs. Ashton M. Tenney, Jr. *Nicholas T. Lemesh Bishopsgate Inn Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Kehl Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Salzman Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Buchanan Carl and Jessica Thompson Robin Lewis and Robert Rich Mr. and Mrs. Curtis L. Blake Sallie L. Kemp Dorothy and Peter Samuels Alice Dadourian Thomas F. Tyrseck and Marie V. Morosky Warner and Deanna Libby Alan Blanchard Steven and Deborah Kleinman Susan and Russell Santora Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Gray Mr. and Mrs. F. P. McFadden, Jr. *Dr. and Mrs. Richard F. Bloom Ronald Klimas Mary and Joe Sargent Mr. and Mrs. William Haber Larry and Patty McHugh *Mr. and Mrs. Gustaf R. Bodin THE PRODUCER’S CIRCLE Mary Ellen Klinck Dr. and Mrs. Lee Sataline The Kitchings Family Robert Roy and Susan Metz Jan and Ron Bogdan *Kenneth Koe Linda R. Savitsky and Alvin G. Wolfgram Catherine Ladnier and J.M. Robinson PRODUCERs ($1,000+) Service Station Equipment Inc. Kenneth and Judith Boudreau Hans and Christina Koehl Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Scarangella Ruth Lord Anonymous (1) Denis F. Mullane Stephanie M. Branta Abbey and Stephen Kreinik Linda and Philip Scheffler Anthony and Chelsea Michaud Mr. Daniel Adams Thomas and Karen Murphy Nadine and Robert Britton, III Darlene F. Krenz Daniel W. and Sandra B. Schneider *Regina and Robert F. Neal General and Mrs. Elliott B. Alter Peter Johnson Musto Helen Babcock and Tom Buttacavoli Frank and Elisabet Landrey Dr. and Mrs. John Schowalter Mrs. Peter E. Paris *Dolores L. Andrew Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Newman S. E. Canaday, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lebson Jack and Bonnie Scott Saul and Hila Rosen Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Arborio Mr. and Mrs. David Ogden Paul C. and Patricia B. Carlson Mr. and Mrs. David A. Lentini Steven R. Senter Dr. Anne L. Rothstein and Greg and Joyce Barabas Mr. and Mrs. James Olson and Family *Michael and Barbara Cerrina Roger and Carla Levien Fred and Barbara Sette Ms. Jane Hellman Mr. and Mrs. Barton M. Bauers, Jr. *Jane E. Ondovcsik Mr. Michael Chapin Barbara and Ira A. Levin *Karen and Allyn Seymour Ted and Vada Stanley Maxwell and Sally Belding Larry and Martha Parks Colchester Mill Fabric Mr. and Mrs. Brian Liistro Richard and Barbara Shaffer Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Tomasso, Jr. Mr. Spencer Berger Raymond and Marlene Piche Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chiaramonte Jean and John Linderman *Thomas J. Shakun Leanne F. Trout Mr. and Mrs. Bruce L. Blakeslee Sam and Phyllis Pierson Anne and Gabe Choquette Dr. and Mrs. Koen Loeven Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Sharr, Sr. *Mark Wainger and Charles Taylor David W. Bogan and Heather Hunt Willard and Sigita Pinney Barbara L. Clark Peter and Rosemary Lombardo Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shea Philip W. Porter, Jr. Scott and Jo Cleary ASSOCIATE PRODUCING PARTNERS Michael Bragulla Mary Kay Long and Dennis F. Unites *Katy and Frank Sherer In Memory of Kay McGrath Racine Company Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Clinton Phyllis and Ray Losnes Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Shetensky, Jr. ($2,500+) Chuck and Dianne Ramsey Marilyn and Ted Colvin Sandra Anagnostakis Florence L. Carples Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lovell, Jr. Louis and Tracy Shoor *Mr. and Mrs. Terry W. Chabot J. Rosenkrantz and M. Cohen Lynette and Linc Cornell Joseph G. Lynch Stuart and Arline Small Charles Beach Barlow *Diane M. Rottmann Donald and Saundra Costantino John Barlow and Scott Rudin Creative Transportation Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Lyons Lon and Susan Smith The Cheryl Chase and Stuart Bear Dr. and Mrs. Jaime Santamaria Omar Coffee Company Mr. and Mrs. William C. Lyons Sara Sparrow Frank and Amy Campbell Mrs. Benjamin Schilberg Michael and Peg Curtis Sally and Ted Carrier Family Foundation Douglas R. Magee, Jr. Rolf and Sioux Stacy-Olson Mr. and Mrs. Gordon U. Cobleigh Richard and Mary Schneller Mr. Daniel Hechtman and Dr. Clare Manzi and *Richard D. Stapleton The Christine E. Moser Foundation *Mr. and Mrs. William B. Seaver Ms. Danielle Danese *Kay Knight Clarke and Logan Clarke Maury and Sonia Cohn Foundation Dr. Vincent Williams Mr. and Mrs. Chris M. Steele Karen and Michael Cormier Fred and Carol Seeman Joel N. and Ruth Ann C. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marra Josephine Merck and James Stevenson Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Congdon Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Seymour, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Arthur C. DeGraff, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Coviello Terri and Don Coustan Robert K. Mason Suzio/York Hill Mrs. J. Noyes Crary Mable and Richard Seymour *Chuck Dell Ken Maxwell and Arlene Tunney Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Swift Alvin Deutsch Mr. and Mrs. Martin C. Shapiro Brian and Linda Dewhirst Bill and Denice Feeley Mr. and Mrs. Donald Daren *Joseph and Nancy Mazza Dr. and Mrs. Russell Sylvester Debra and Steven Daren Mr. and Mrs. H. William Shure *Roy and Betsy Dickinson Jay McAnally Jenifer Shinn and Russell Tait Sandy and Bob Friedman Jerome and Marian Silverstein Betty Dove Reginald H. Fullerton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David W. Dangremond McCarty & Sons Stewart Taubkin Bill and Doris Davis Richard Stapleton Herbert Drower John and Amy McCauley Judy B. Taylor Scott D. Furman Henry Skip Steiner Mary Jane Dunn William J. Ginnetti, Sr. William and Christine Donohue Andrew and Bonnie Lee McKirdy *Joe and Eunice Thomas Mrs. Nathan L. Dubin Beatrice Stokes Jean W. Earle Mrs. John F. McManus, III *Kathleen Thompson The Harry E. Goldfarb Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William J. Stolba, II The Eastland Family Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Goodspeed Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Dutch Mr. and Mrs. James J. Melo David and Laurie Title Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Erf Mr. and Mrs. Emil Tillona Dr. and Mrs. John R. Eddy Tom and Mary Miett *Sheila L. Tomlinson Mr. and Mrs. Norwick R. G. Goodspeed Donald and Sharyn Timmerman Gene and Vera Ehnen John and Joanna Hamby Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Farley Sandra Milles *Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tracey Fran and Phil Feltman Michael and Florence Timura Jim and Judi Elder Francis J. Morison Edwin B. Tuthill, Jr. 36 GOODSPEED MUSICALS | 2009 SEASON GOODSPEED MUSICALS | 2009 SEASON 37 Goodspeed membership Goodspeed membership

Mrs. Arthur D. Van Winkle Eugene and Ann Buckley EMCOR Services - Dr. and Mrs. Kort C. Knudson Daniel Offutt Mr. Allyn F. Sweet Jean B. Vogel Eileen Buckley New England Mechanical George S. Koczon *Arlene Oleksy Charleen Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Russell Waldo Mr. and Mrs. John F. Budd, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William Fitzgerald Mrs. Walter O. R. Korder Cecil J. Olmstead Peter H. Taylor Judith and Steven Warner *Carla and Richard Bue David and Judy Fleischer Jerry and Bunni Korman Alan and Joyce Ortner Dorothy, Kathleen, Ann & Patti and Howard Weiner Frank and Shari Bugaj Lynne and Richard Fletcher Dr. and Mrs. Steven Korn Rea and Mary Ann Outman Arthur Thompson Leslie and Richard Weinstein Peter S. and Sally R. Burgess Brenda and Chad Floyd The Kozliks Charles H. Owens Lincoln Thompson, Jr. Victoria and William Winterer Mr. and Ms. Robert Butkus Frances Forde Max and Ruth Kuziak Mr. and Mrs. Paul Palmer Mr. and Mrs. John M. Timken Haggett, Longobardi LLC Edward Cape *Janet M. Forgey Sheila Laing Carl and Alvyra Pavano Jean Titterington Symond and Martha Yavener Anne and Jim Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fornwald Rev. Roger J. Lamoureux *William and Andrea Phinney Mr. and Mrs. James J. Toomey *Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yudkin Robert and Carole Carter The Honorable and Fred and Jo Langhoff Patrick L. Pinnell Laura and Harold Trinkoff *Eleanor E. Zajac *Leon and Marilyn Case Mrs. Frederick A. Freedman R.N. LaRosa Corp. Chris and Beth Pitt Larry Trudeau Dr. and Mrs. Robert Zavod George and Frances Caspar Eula and Glenn Fresch *Ken and Barbara Larson and Angela and Tim Ploszaj Neal Tuohy, Jr. Nancy and George Zitnay Greg and Melinda Castanza Frank Frey Thelma and June Mary and Lawrence Pocknett Henry J. Turco *Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Zucco Michael Chaiklin Donna and Ed Fuhrman Lance LaShelle Mr. and Mrs. Myron J. Poliner John and Judy Turpin Theodore S. Chapin Ms. Mary E. Gabriele *Mary and George Laursen Mark and Traci Polinsky Bruce C. Tuthill DIRECTOR’S SOCIETY ($250+) Ms. Karen Chase and Dr. Charlie Dickson Dr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Gallivan Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Lavietes Steven and Halina Potter Strelunkus Bohunkas Anonymous (7) Richard O. Cheney Cleveland W. Gardner Harmon and Elizabeth Leete Charles and Janis Potts Ragged Rock Marina Claudia Abercrombie John and Rosanna Chidsey The Reverend and Jane Leibowitz Mr. and Mrs. John F. Poutot Mr. and Mrs. Edward Voskowsky Richard and Merrill Adams Kyung H. Chung, M.D. Mrs. Ronald S. Gauss Mr. and Mrs. Terrence T. Lescoe Annella C. Preble Dr. and Mrs. Milton Wallack Seth and Katey Adams Jack and Bertie Chuong Carol and David Geyer Coleman and Judie Levy Rev. and Mrs. Marsron Price Jerry and Linda Wanosky Taggart Adams Robert E. Cienian Rick Gibbons Mr. and Mrs. James Lianos *Cathy and Jim Probolus Burton J. Warner William D. Addison, Jr. *Janet and Tim Clark Mario S. Gioco, CPA Lorraine Lieberman John and Georgette Quilter Michael and Ellen Wasyl Barbara Agar Peter and Marcelyn Clarke Wil and Mary Ellen Gladue Mr. and Mrs. Louis Loffredo *Kate and Steven Rakowski, CFA *Claire and Nick Weiler Dr. and Mrs. Sultan Ahamed Marshall Cohn Elizabeth D. Godbout *Roberta and Joseph Lombardino John Reed Bob and Roz Weinstein Howard J. Aibel Philip and Clio Coles Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Golding *Mr. and Mrs. William Longa Dr. and Mrs. Howard L. Reuben Ken and Cathy Welch Rose M. Allen Andrew and Elizabeth Comcowich *Dr. and Mrs. Donald Gonci Karin and Thomas Longo Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Robbins *Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Wenner Mary Allingham Dr. and Mrs. Michael M. Conroy Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Goodman Ian and Sylvia Lucas Alix Rokita Mrs. Donald Wheeler Karen and Norman Alterman Gloria K. Corbit Francis M. Gordon Lou Ludgin Mr. and Mrs. Jerald K. Rome Michael and Bridget Wheeler Phyllis and Vincent Amato Gary and Carol Corliss Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Graff Mr. and Mrs. Ian G. MacDonald *Rich and Pat Rosien David and Margaret Wilcox Ray Gaulke & Sydney Anderson Cornerstone Construction Services, Inc. Ray and Judy Grasso *Emanuel and Irene Makiaris Gary Rounseville Babs and Kate Wilkinson Mr. Glen Andrews Holly and Steven Craig Bill Gratz and Jay Bruno Mr. and Mrs. James M. Makuch Neil and Lynn Ruenzel *Dr. Richard and Brenda Williams Dr. and Mrs. C. Wallace Andrias Mr. and Mrs. Cynl Crocker Carole and Harold Greenbaum William Manafort Ms. Maggi Ryan Mr. and Mrs. George W. Wilson Paul and Christine Antaya Dr. Amy Crockett *Mr. and Mrs. Michael Groenhout Anita and William Mancoll Mary Anne and James Ryan Mr. Frederick S. Winkley Charles J. Anthony Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Crum, Jr. *Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gross Mr. and Mrs. John F. Mangold James Salvatore Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wolchesky Martha Atkinson and Deborah Lyon Joan K. Curry Peter and Barbara Guerra Arthur and Elizabeth Maniatty Anthony and Rita Santostefano Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wood Mr. and Mrs. William G. Atkinson Henry F. Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Haff Attorneys Linda Mariani and Ron and Cleora Savitski Peter and Joyce Wortman Mr. and Mrs. Hillel J. Auerbach Michael and Gail Cutler Mr. Stephen Hahn David Neusner Ann P. Sawicki Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Wrubel Robert Babcock Eric and Patricia Daniels Mark and Julie Haight John T. Martick Dr. Robert and Lindley Sawyer William and Joan H. Wynne John, Nancy and Nikki Baccaro Eric Dawicki Dr. and Mrs. John J. Haksteen Dr. and Mrs. Keith Martin David and Jane Schaiman *Jim and Mary Yanosy *Paul, Cinda, Jay and Sam Barbuto Stanley K. Dean Bill and Paula Harkins Mr. and Mrs. Jack Matava and Family William J. Scheide March and Lorry Young Michael and Shelley Barker Deborah Dembo Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Harris, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Maynard, Jr. Yankee Courier Services Dr. and Mrs. Francis W. Zak *Mr. and Mrs. David N. Barry *Mr. Eugene Dessureau Dwight and Pat Harris Donna McArdle *Mr. and Mrs. Alan Schiff Arthur Zieky and Bill Witkowsky Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Barry Sherrie Deveau Sue Hart Kevin and Jean McCarthy Karl and Judy Schumacher Mr. Richard Zilinskas Myrna Baskin *Linda W. DeYoung Michael Hassam Paul and Jan-Gee McCollam Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Schwartz Dr. and Mrs. James Zwernemann Michele and Sherman Baumann Arthur and Edythe Director Pat and John Hechavarria Virginia S. McCurdy Thomas Schwenke, Inc. Cynthia and Allen Beavers Mrs. Martha Dobruck *Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Henry Phyllis McDowell Mr. and Mrs. Edward Scovel Deborah Beebe Mr. Jonathan Dodd Sandra S. Hewitt Mr. and Mrs. Victor McGrady *Kathryn Smith and Andrew Seddon Debra and John Bekish Mr. Steven Dodd T. Donald and Helene Hirschfeld Jim and McIntyre Ted and Mary Jo Shen David A. and Alice C. Belden John and Pat Doolittle Betsy Sage and Stephen Hitriz Mr. and Mrs. John McParland Sonia and Mark Shipman Mrs. Ellen W. Bell *Dr. and Mrs. John E. Dreslin George and Joan Hogan Jacqueline and James McWilliams Donald and Karen Shirer Gary and Ruth Benanav David and Deborah Dressler Mr. and Mrs. Robin Honiss *Mr. and Mrs. Ronald B. Meehan *Francis and Lorette Simcic Randee and Martin Berliner Herbert Duey Paul Horoschak Mary Miko and Joseph Migliaro John and Millie Simonzi Lynette Bester and Family Laura and James Duncan Ms. Deborah Horton Mr. and Mrs. George B. Miles Mr. and Mrs. David Sloan Donald Bidwell Rose and Louis Dunlap Barbara and John S. Hubbard *Alf Millard and Barbara Butler Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Joseph and Kerry Biega Mary Jane Dunn Alan and Ann Hughes John and Patricia Miller Smedberg Barbara and Barton Bienenstock *Mr. and Mrs. David R. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Hyatt Margie and Lance Minor Jack Solan Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Bischoff Jim and Judi Elder Daryl and David Ifkovic Meg and Scott Mokoski *Alex and MaryAnn Stein J*ames Blackburn J. Andrew Engelhardt Lou Blumenfeld and Nancy O. Moreland Joan and Tom Steitz G. Howard Blythe Mrs. Carol Engle Jacqueline Isaacson Thomas Moriarty Joan and David Stewart Wallis and Laurie Boyd Eloise Epstein Amy Jacques-Purdy and Brian W. Purdy *Mr. and Mrs. Floyd A. Morley Tom and Bonnie Stone Don and Susan Boyle Mrs. Florence R. Ergin Mrs. Curtiss Johnson, Jr. Jan and Harold Moskowitz *Steven Sudigala The Bradford Family Jon and Anna-Lena Estes Hugh Jones Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Munson *Ann Sullivan Attorney and Mrs. Peter F. Brady Mr. David Fallon Stephen R. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Negri John H. and Susan Sullivan *Liliane T. Braman Jackie and Bill Falman Irene Junge Andrew and Jodie Nevas Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Summerer *Gordon W. Braudaway Michael F. Farina, Jr. John and Betty Kelly Gail and Anthony Newman Carol Z. 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Goodspeed Musicals acknowledges the following corporations that have provided matching ADMINISTRATION Carla Tiezzi...... Charge Scenic Artist Harriett Guin-Kittner...... General Manager Laura Prengaman...... Staff Scenic gift contributions for Goodspeed Members this season. Members with an asterisk (*) next to Edward C. Blaschik...... Theatre Manager Mary Miko...... Associate Theatre Manager Ellen Lampros...... Props Manager their names have received these donations from their employers. Troy A. Junker...... Master Artisan Lindsay Mamula...... Assistant to Michael P. Price Carrie Capizzano...... Props Artisan Patrice Escandon, Aetna Foundation GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Pfizer William F. Nivison...... Director of Finance Thomas Stephansky...... Journeyman Artisans American Express Foundation The Hartford Courant Pfizer Pharmacia Joanne D’Amato, Lou Fuchs...... Props Carpenter American International Group, Inc. IBM The Phoenix Companies Samantha Scaniffe...... Accounting Assistants Aaron Peraza-Baker...... Props Run Crew Head Amica Companies Foundation J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation Pitney Bowes Caitlin Quinn...... Director of Development John Riccucci...... Wardrobe Master Argonaut Group, Inc. Johnson & Johnson Prudential Sara Breen...... Manager of Corporate and ...... Isaac Grnya...... Wigs Artisan ...... Foundation Relations AT&T Foundation John Hancock Saint-Gobain Corporation Gloria Gorton...... Director of Major Gifts Jay Hilton...... Lighting & Sound Supervisor Bank of America Lincoln Financial Group Foundation The Stanley Works Sue Cipriani...... Development Operations Manager Jennifer Kiser...... Master Electrician L. Clay Little...... Production Electrician Chubb & Son Macy’s Foundation Time Warner Dan McMahon...... Director of Marketing and Jess Murphy...... Production Sound Engineer CIGNA Corporation Mass Mutual Financial Group Travelers Insurance Company Public Relations Diageo North America The Meredith Corporation Foundation Unilever Lori A. Cartwright...... Advertising Manager Erica Largen...... Assistant Production Manager Elisa G. Hale...... Public Relations Manager Dominion Foundation Merrill Lynch United Technologies Corporation Diane Sobolewski...... Official Photographer Ian Schugel...... Music Assistant ExxonMobil Corporation Mobil Foundation, Incorporated Verizon Briana M. Bridgewater, Katie Griswold...... Marketing Interns Jennifer O. Etheridge...... Costume Rental Manager Gartner Matching Gift Center New York Times Company Foundation Wachovia Dawn Barlow, Gail Fresia, GE Foundation The Northrup Grumman Foundation Michele R. Baumann...... Member Relations Manager MacKenzie Halpin, General Re Corporation NRG Global Shannon Robbins...... Membership Secretary Susan McCann, Njaye Olds...... Costume Rental Assistants Cinda Abercrombie Barbuto...... Ticket Sales Manager FOR THIS PRODUCTION Elizabeth Diamond...... Box Office Manager Nick Eilerman...... Assistant Director Rachael N. Carlson...... Assistant Box Office Manager Amy Clark...... Associate Costume Designer Roger-Paul Snell...... Box Office Supervisor Leon Dobkowski...... Costume Coordinator Lynn Collins-Rucker, Madeleine Holly, Leah Loukas...... Assistant Wigs & Hair Designer Catherine Joseph, Shayne Lien, Claire Johnson, Judianne Wallace, Goodspeed Musicals gratefully acknowledges the following staff for contributing to the 2009 Shanna Lisitano, Susanne Rutledge, Hayley Walter, Britt Watts...... Stitchers Employee Campaign. Barbara Wilkinson...... Box Office Representatives Lee Micklin, Mary Spadoni...... Production Assistants William Addison...... Subscription Services Manager Ben Eels, Greg McGuire, Kevin Kane, Kim Kane, Alex Zinovenko...... Electricians Anonymous (2) R. Glen Grusmark Sarah Moulton Linda Misarski, Louise Walsh...... Subscription Services James Stenborg...... Music Copyist William Addison, Jr. Hattie and Terry Guin-Kittner William Nivison Representatives Molly Sturges...... Piano Technician Robert C. Alwine Elisa Hale Michael O’Flaherty Meg C. Chapell...... Group Sales Manager Cinda and Paul Barbuto Donna Lynn and Jay Hilton Will Rhys and Nancy Kluck Tess Smagorinsky...... Group Sales Intern Scenic Artists: Christine Botta, Andrea Goodwin, Brian Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman D. Baumann Kim Kane John Riccucci Kristin Krause, Patti Lizotte, Christina Rainwater, Phyllis Tela, Kristan McLaughlin...... Company Manager Julia Torrant, Samantha Yaeger Linda Benson Erica Largen Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Robbins Kim Carr...... Assistant Company Manager Sara and Neil Breen Shanna Lisitano Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Rucker Elisabeth Link...... Company Assistant Costume Construction: Margaret Carbonneau, John Cowles, Michael and Lori Cartwright Mr. and Mrs. David Loffredo Samantha Scaniffe Carmen Gee.com, Roberta Hamelin, Brian Hemesath, Fred Longtin, Susan M. Cipriani Kristan McLaughlin Elizabeth Smith Joshua S. Ritter...... Education Director/Librarian Larry Vrba Mr. and Mrs. Timothy D’Amato Dan McMahon Roger-Paul Snell Jeffrey Mays...... Systems Administrator Jennifer O. Etheridge Mary Miko and Joseph Migliaro Beryl and Henry Thorpe Linda Benson...... Receptionist Apprentices: Steph Charaska, Brianne Hiroya, Eric Miller, Paulette Ganoe Linda Misarski Babs and Kate Wilkinson Sarah St. Onge, Christopher Steffan, Stephanie Thompson Gloria J. Gorton Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Moore Paulette C. Ganoe, Beryl W. Thorpe...... House Managers Elaine McKirdy Student Apprentice: Alex Jainchill Barbara Ford, Kim Gowac, Brittany Halleck, Sarah Moulton, Mohegan Sun Apprentice: Tonett Smith Lisa Marie Platt, Gwen Pond, Diane Rottman...... Assistant House Managers William Ivey Long Costume Apprentice: Monica Johansson David Loffredo, Louie Loffredo, Pat Logan...... Bartenders Special Thanks Marilyn Rybak...... Building Services Assistant Alley Theatre, Bank Street Cobbler, Gillette Castle State Park, Edward Locke, Stephen Moore, Hartford Stage Robert Myska...... Building Services IN APPRECIATION PRODUCTION Goodspeed Musicals would like to thank the following for their Jason Grant...... Technical Director contributions to our productions: all who volunteer their time and Adam Goodrum...... Assistant Technical Director talents to Goodspeed, the Goodspeed Opera House usher staff, Chris Phillips...... Master Carpenter the Goodspeed Guild and Production Committees, Mae Tyler Donahue, Sean Gibbs, Wantanabe of ZCMI Flower Shop. Rasta Gronback, Mike Sabourin, Nick Sanborn...... Shop Carpenters Danielle Taylor...... Stage Carpenter

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40 GOODSPEED MUSICALS | 2009 SEASON GOODSPEED MUSICALS | 2009 SEASON 41 for your information Live Jazz Gabrielle’s Sunday BOX OFFICE HOURS: Brunch Monday & Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Catering for Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. all occassions Pre Theatre Dinner Sunday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Box Office Telephone: 860.873.8668 Box Office E-mail: [email protected] Bar and Gift Shop: The Goodspeed Porch Bar and Gift Shop, located on the main floor, are open one hour prior to performances and during intermission. Website: Visit our website at goodspeed.org to buy tickets 24 hours a day or learn more about upcoming and past 78 Main Street productions at Goodspeed! Centerbrook CT 06409 Give us your ticket stub Infra-red Hearing System: and enjoy a complimentary The Goodspeed Opera House offers the Sennheiser infra- 860-767-2440 glass of wine with dinner www.gabrielles.net or lunch. red hearing system to assist hearing-impaired patrons or lunch. through the generosity of Carol Sirot. Free headsets are available from the box office. Goodspeed Guild: Special Services: The Goodspeed Guild is a volunteer organization Goodspeed provides elevator service to the orchestra dedicated to supporting Goodspeed Musicals’ operations level of the Opera House. To avoid the steps in front of the and productions. Since 1975 it has provided services to theatre, please ask for a House Manager when you arrive. artists, patrons, and staff on a year-round basis, while You will be directed to our elevator at street level outside offering its members the opportunity to become part of the building. Handicapped parking is located in front of the the behind-the-scenes activities at Goodspeed. To find Gelston House. If you require special assistance of any kind out about volunteer opportunities that fit your interests (for example, to remove a theatre seat to accommodate a and schedule, visit our website at goodspeed.org or wheelchair, early admittance to the theatre, or assistance contact Amy Campbell at 203.494.7328. getting to your seats), please inform the Box Office when Sets, costumes, and props are designed especially for you purchase your tickets. the Goodspeed Opera House and are built in Goodspeed Musicals’ shops. Parking: Free parking is available to Goodspeed patrons. Turn right Goodspeed Musicals is a professional theatre operating under an agreement between the League of Resident after the Gelston House when passing the theatre and free Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union parking is on the right. A path along the river leads from of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the the parking lot across a foot bridge to the theatre. United States. Orchestra members are represented by Middletown Musicians Protective Association, Local 499, American Federation of Musicians.

Goodspeed Musicals is a member of The League of Resident Theatres.

The scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers in LORT Theatres are represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829 of the IATSE. 42 GOODSPEED MUSICALS | 2009 SEASON GOODSPEED MUSICALS | 2009 SEASON 43 for your information Live Jazz Gabrielle’s Sunday BOX OFFICE HOURS: Brunch Monday & Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Catering for Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. all occassions Pre Theatre Dinner Sunday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Box Office Telephone: 860.873.8668 Box Office E-mail: [email protected] Bar and Gift Shop: The Goodspeed Porch Bar and Gift Shop, located on the main floor, are open one hour prior to performances and during intermission. Website: Visit our website at goodspeed.org to buy tickets 24 hours a day or learn more about upcoming and past 78 Main Street productions at Goodspeed! Centerbrook CT 06409 Give us your ticket stub Infra-red Hearing System: and enjoy a complimentary The Goodspeed Opera House offers the Sennheiser infra- 860-767-2440 glass of wine with dinner www.gabrielles.net or lunch. red hearing system to assist hearing-impaired patrons or lunch. through the generosity of Carol Sirot. Free headsets are available from the box office. Goodspeed Guild: Special Services: The Goodspeed Guild is a volunteer organization Goodspeed provides elevator service to the orchestra dedicated to supporting Goodspeed Musicals’ operations level of the Opera House. To avoid the steps in front of the and productions. Since 1975 it has provided services to theatre, please ask for a House Manager when you arrive. artists, patrons, and staff on a year-round basis, while You will be directed to our elevator at street level outside offering its members the opportunity to become part of the building. Handicapped parking is located in front of the the behind-the-scenes activities at Goodspeed. To find Gelston House. If you require special assistance of any kind out about volunteer opportunities that fit your interests (for example, to remove a theatre seat to accommodate a and schedule, visit our website at goodspeed.org or wheelchair, early admittance to the theatre, or assistance contact Amy Campbell at 203.494.7328. getting to your seats), please inform the Box Office when Sets, costumes, and props are designed especially for you purchase your tickets. the Goodspeed Opera House and are built in Goodspeed Musicals’ shops. Parking: Free parking is available to Goodspeed patrons. Turn right Goodspeed Musicals is a professional theatre operating under an agreement between the League of Resident after the Gelston House when passing the theatre and free Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union parking is on the right. A path along the river leads from of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the the parking lot across a foot bridge to the theatre. United States. Orchestra members are represented by Middletown Musicians Protective Association, Local 499, American Federation of Musicians.

Goodspeed Musicals is a member of The League of Resident Theatres.