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“The stars look down and there’s a light.” and strong. Along the way, even helping one person aspire and achieve makes all the Billy Elliot is filled with fear. Not the character difference. I hope this play makes as much a Billy Elliot, but the play. Fear of losing one’s difference in your life as it has in mine. livelihood, fear of the other...the other classes or people with other realities, the fear of I owe an incredible debt of gratitude to the talent, the fear of pursuing what we want and three choreographers, the incredible Deena leaving those we love behind. It has been said Linn, Sarah Parker and Jennifer Haltzman nothing that we love truly ever leaves us and I Tracy. Our entire staff has risen to this believe these people become a stronger family occasion all while moving into this gloriously because of Billy’s pursuit. renovated theatre in the nick of time. I cannot say enough about this incredible Then there is family. The broken families cast led by Parker James Fullmore whose of Billy Elliot. So much of this play is about mother reached out to me when the play was being broken and how to fix it and doing announced... it was “meant to be.” There’s what we need to do to fix it. The cracks in something very special that happens within the British economy are causing a break in this company. This has been true throughout society, the classes are at war, and there is no my 25 seasons. Sometimes seemingly, understanding or compassion. Billy’s family insurmountable issues and problems are is broken by the strike but also by the recent magically resolved due to an energy at play death of his mother. Mrs. Wilkinson tries to within this company. The inspiring wondrous fix her feelings about her broken family in energy of this theater community, that energy her dance class. This is true of so many of often opens up and yields marvelous things... us. We need escape and some of us are lucky like tonight’s production. enough to use our art as a way to express our rage, disappointment, and our joy. William Sanders Ultimately, it is also about triumph. Yes, about Artistic Director doing what you have to do and realizing that sometimes the inevitable is unpleasant or even awful, but overcoming and knowing “...love you forever...” you are not alone makes you a winner among This production is dedicated your “fellow passengers,” walking proudly to the memory of Bill Sizemore.
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THE CAST
Billy...... PARKER JAMES FULLMORE Mrs. Wilkinson...... KATHLEEN OSWALT Dad...... ROBERT TREXLER Grandma...... JOANN WILCHEK BASIST Tony...... RYAN MURPHY George...... MARK DOMYAN Michael...... TODD CROSLIS Debbie...... MACIE BAZELLA Small Boy...... ARCHER LOCKE Small Girl...... CARLY SAYE Big Davey...... GENE BANKO Lesley...... KELCIE KOSBERG Posh Dad...... TODD RIZZUTO Mum...... VERONICA BOCIAN Mr. Braithwaite...... ZACHARY EINSTEIN Older Billy/Scottish Dancer...... JAMES DU CHATEAU Pit Supervisor...... JONATHAN T. SHEHAB Tall Boy/Posh Boy...... MASON STELTZ Clipboard Woman...... KELCIE KOSBERG
ENSEMBLE GENE BANKO, VERONICA BOCIAN, JAMES DU CHATEAU, NICHOLAS CONTI, MARK DOMYAN, ZACHARY EINSTEIN, NATE KUHNS, KELCIE KOSBERG, DENISE LONG, RYAN MURPHY, ANTHONY RIZZUTO, TODD RIZZUTO, JOHN SECHLER, JONATHAN T. SHEHAB, ANABELLE SILKWORTH, TED WILLIAMS
BALLET GIRLS ALYSSA CAHILL, PAYTON ASHLEY FULLMORE, LUCINDA LOFTUS, MATEA MELTON, NAYELI NUNEZ, GOLDA RABIN, MADISON SAYLOR, DYLAN WEBER, ROWAN WESSNER UNDERSTUDIES For Billy and Michael: MASON STELTZ
CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN 7 MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT 1 “The Stars Look Down” (The Eve of the Miners’ Strike 1984)...... Full Company “Shine”...... Mrs. Wilkinson, Ballet Girls, Billy “We’d Go Dancing”...... Grandma, Men’s Ensemble “Solidarity”...... Full Company “Expressing Yourself”...... Billy, Michael “Dear Billy” (Mum’s Letter)...... Billy, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mum “Born to Boogie”...... Billy, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mr. Braithwaite “Angry Dance”...... Billy, Men’s Ensemble ACT 2 Six Months Later
“Merry Christmas, Maggie Thatcher”...... Full Company “Deep Into the Ground”...... Dad, Full Company “He Could Go and He Could Shine”...... Dad, Tony, Ensemble “Electricity”...... Billy “Once We Were Kings”...... Full Company “Dear Billy” (Billy’s Reply)...... Billy, Mum “Company Celebration”...... Full Company
THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION. ORCHESTRA Conductor: Frank Anonia Reeds: Mike Trach/Kyle Hummel, Linda Bolasky Trumpet: Doug Matz French Horn: Mark Syslo Keyboards: Kim Poloni, Matthew Wehr Guitar: Austin Kruczek Bass: Tom Herr Percussion: Kevin Karchner PRODUCTION STAFF Child Wrangler/Dresser...... Dee Cameron Rhoads Spotlight Operators...... Cristina Byrne, Jay Locke Backstage Crew...... Emily Rimbey, Christopher MacDonald Light Board Operator...... Darlene Mozeko Sound Board Operators...... Randall Utsch, Michael Bartz
The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL: THEATRICAL SMOKE, STROBE LIKE EFFECTS, AND PROFANITY WILL BE USED DURING THIS PERFORMANCE. SPECIAL THANKS: MUHLENBERG ELEMENTARY, PARKLAND HIGH SCHOOL, DOLLY HALTZMAN DANCE ACADEMY, KATHY PATTERSON, AND DIANE WAGNER.
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FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
“And then I feel a change excel. As a member of Civic Theatre’s family Like a fire deep inside I have witnessed that electricity time after time: Something bursting me wide open, impossible to hide the cabaret performer’s electricity in telling And suddenly I’m flying, flying like a bird stories through song, the adult and child Like electricity, electricity actors’ electricity in character revelation, the Sparks inside of me musician’s electricity in interpreting emotions And I’m free, I’m free.” through music, the writer’s electricity when – Lee Hall, Billy Elliot the Musical. finding that perfect phrase that helps explain our humanity. Welcome to Civic Theatre of Allentown and our exciting 91st live theatre season: Billy Elliot And then there is the kind of electricity I the Musical; A Christmas Carol; The Santaland witnessed as Civic’s Board of Directors, capital Diaries; Noises Off; Buyer & Cellar; The Lion campaign leaders and steering committee King, JR.; Fun Home and Constellations. Artistic members, donors, staff, architects, builders, Director, William Sanders, and Associate crafts people, and consultants worked Artistic Director, Will Morris, have crafted a together to raise funds and perfect plans season that will thrill theatre fans of all ages. that transformed the infrastructure and Along with our talented actors and crew they architectural detail in the first and second will bring these plays to life through the magic floors of our Nineteenth Street Theatre home. of live theatre. I believe you will agree that the results are astounding. I am profoundly grateful to In Billy Elliot the Musical, winner of 10 Tony all who have given our Grand Dame new Awards with Book and Lyrics by Lee Hall life. But we are not done. Second floor and and Music by Elton John, we witness a young exterior renovations will continue through boy follow his dreams against all odds and 2019 so I encourage you to “Get in the Act” see how his persistence in following those and make a pledge to “The Next Act” capital dreams helps transform attitudes in his family campaign. You can pick up a brochure and community. The quote above relates about the campaign in the lobby or visit the powerful feeling, the electricity, when a www.civictheatre.com to learn more. Join us dancer forgets where they are in time and in our electrifying quest! place, and with complete freedom dances, flying like a bird. I believe that everyone can have moments of electricity no matter their Maria DeFebo-Edwards walk of life, sparks inside that set us free to Board President, Civic Theatre of Allentown
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As the President of Civic for 38 years (now on our amazing donor wall and in the framed past President), the Nineteenth Street Theatre plaques in our lobby. Their donations and has been my friend for much of my adult life. naming of seats has allowed the stunning From the moment I walked into the building, refurbishment that you see. peered up to the dome, and slowly spun around to see her grandeur, already a tad But our work is not yet completed. Phase frayed around the edges, I knew I had found three of Civic’s Capital Campaign focuses the sacred space defined by Joseph Campbell on the second floor of the building. Although as the place “where you can find yourself not the Art Deco treasure that garners again and again.” I immediately realized “oohs and aahs,” those upstairs rooms are that this glorious auditorium, much like the as essential as any gilded area in the facility. classroom, could unlock the magic, summon There, our beloved students, learn not the muse, liberate the fine side, and quiet the only acting, vocal and dance skills, but also demons. She, and this “grande dame” is indeed develop the confidence, ability to work as a a woman, has offered shelter, refuge, creative team member, and work ethic that will serve inspiration, entertainment, epiphany, soul them throughout their lives. There, actors and searching, tears, laughter, and unconditional actresses take the necessary risks to create acceptance to thousands of people in search the characters who define our culture and of those answers for which we cannot even encourage the discussion that society deems state the question. necessary if we are to understand one another. Phase three offers you an opportunity to As you sit in these brand new seats surrounded provide the proverbial “icing on the cake.” by a completely renovated space, you have the distinguished honor of becoming a part Below you will find information to join us as of the history of this building. The we enter that third and final phase of Civic metaphysical tapestry entitled “The Beloved Theatre’s Capital Campaign, “THE NEXT ACT, Home of Civic Theatre” will forever include SETTING THE STAGE FOR THE FUTURE.” a thread bearing your name as part of the The most important message that I would like audiences who saw the very first production to impart is that as while no donation is too performed on its new stage at the reopening large, NO donation is too small. Want your of the Nineteenth Street Theatre. Others name on a building? We can do that? Want will share this distinction forming a bond your name on our donor wall? We have that between you and literally hundreds of people wall. Want your name on a seat? We have whose energies have allowed this play to one for you. Want to remain anonymous? happen on this stage in this exceptional space. Happy to accommodate. Civic needs each and every member of our community to “get As one of the stewards of this facility, I, along in the act.” Your support will help Civic sprint with others have for many years envisioned the last mile of a very worthwhile marathon. this theatre in a restored state. Though we had In addition to gaining Civic’s gratitude, each become accustomed, even fond of her creaks, time you walk through the door of the theatre, groans, and shortcomings much the way we you will also experience Civic pride knowing do the wrinkles, bent posture, and crankiness that you are part of a community legacy. in an aging grandparent, we knew that she www.civictheatre.com/support/capital-campaign deserved better. The $5.5M capital campaign was launched in November of 2017 and will conclude in December of 2019. We are grateful Sharon Lee Glassman to the many people whose names you can see Co-Chair, Civic Theatre Capital Campaign
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A seat in the spotlight awaits you! of a generous donor—someone honored or remembered by the donor—and many remain available to you. By naming a seat We are delighted that you have joined us this th evening to celebrate the grand re-opening in the historic 19 Street Theatre, you play a of our treasured 19th Street Theatre and the starring role in assuring the artistic passion electrifying performance of Billy Elliot The you’ve witnessed through Civic’s productions Musical, flawlessly directed by artistic director, will continue to inspire and entertain William Sanders, who is celebrating his 25th audiences for generations to come. season at Civic! We hope you will come back again—and again—to enjoy all of the fine The donation for a center section orchestra productions that have been selected for Civic’s seat is $1,500. The donation for a right or 2018-2019 season, which will be performed left orchestra seat is $1,000. In recognition of at our historic 19th Street Theatre, as well as your donation, your personal message will be at Theatre514. engraved on a brass plaque and affixed to the arm of a theatre seat. Your donation will be For some, our Theatre serves as a reminder recognized in our 2018-2019 season playbills of cherished memories from years past. For and on the ‘Name A Seat’ capital campaign others, it is a magical place where memories signage to be displayed in our renovated await to be made. With the onset of the holiday theatre lobby. season right around the corner, giving the gift of a named seat in our beautifully restored We invite you to get in the act! Visit Civic’s theatre offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity website at www.civictheatre.com or call on to celebrate your family or business, honor a me personally for details about our ‘Name A Seat’ campaign and other unique named mentor or teacher, memorialize a loved one, th or recognize a milestone anniversary, birthday, gift opportunities throughout the 19 Street or special occasion. Theatre and Theatre514.
We are delighted to report that more than In Solidarity, one-third of the theatre’s comfortable, new seats (with cup holders) now bear the name Shirley A. Kline Managing Director
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PARKER JAMES FULLMORE (Billy) another amazing opportunity and the cast is thrilled to make his Civic and crew for their hard work, support, and Theatre debut and to be dedication to this amazing show. He would playing Billy again (previous also like to thank his family for their love productions in CA & NJ). and support. In addition to dancing competitively, he has worked in TV/Film, JOANN WILCHEK BASIST (Grandma) starring in several commercials, recording is a veteran Lehigh Valley an original pop song, Dreams Come True and performer and has performed even appearing on Dance Moms. He would roles in Angels in America, like to thank his family for everything! Up Assassins, The Normal Heart, next, Parker’s been cast in a documentary film The Miracle Worker, Titanic, about boys who dance. Spring Awakening, Marvin’s Room, Cabaret, iG & FB: @parkerjamesfullmore The Belle of Amherst, The Sisters Rosensweig, Hairspray, Psycho Beach Party, Six Degrees KATHLEEN OSWALT (Mrs. Wilkinson) of Separation, Steel Magnolias, Follies, Search was last seen as Waitress #1 in for Signs..., Lips Together/Teeth Apart, Little Rock of Ages. She will be playing Women, The Music Man, The Cider House Marianne in Constellations, June Rules, A Christmas Carol, Crazy for You, Young 2019. Favorite Civic credits Frankenstein, and My Fair Lady are among include Nine to Five (Doralee), her favorites. She serves on the Civic Theatre God of Carnage (Annette), Cabaret (Sally Executive Board and is the Administrator of Bowles), Tick Tick… Boom! (Susan), Seussical The Civic Theatre School program. JoAnn (Mayzie), To Kill a Mockingbird (Mayella), Stage currently teaches at Cedar Crest College and Door (Kaye), School for Scandal (Lady Teazle) mentors the Theatre Departments at 3 local and The Rocky Horror Show ’02 (Janet). Other Charter Schools. JoAnn is a 2003 recipient favorite credits include Anne of Green Gables of an Allentown Arts Ovation Award for (Anne) and The Hunchback of Notre Dame excellence in Performance. She was recently (Paquette) both at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. recognized with Civic Theatre’s first Harry Much love and many thanks to William Award and a 2018 Allentown Arts Ovation Sanders for EVERYTHING. To D- thank you Award for Excellence as an Arts Educator. for your dance assistance and patience. She dedicates this show to Lou, KG, Ainsley, Jam, RYAN MURPHY (Tony) Lux & ZZ. You are all very special and loved is a senior at Emmaus High for what makes each of you…you. School. He is involved in three #proudauntkao Rick & Annmarie check out choral groups at Emmaus, seat D4. Endless gratitude. Hey Lou… see you being the EHS Chorale, Select in the Royal Ballet. Choir, and Fermata Nowhere. Ryan also plays trumpet in the EHS Jazz Band ROBERT TREXLER (Dad ) and is heavily involved in the EHS Drama is beyond thrilled to be back at Department. Ryan has performed in West Side Civic in the role of Billy’s Dad. Story, Miss Saigon: School Edition, Once Upon a Robert has performed with Mattress, and Romeo and Juliet. At Civic Theatre several companies in the Valley, he has performed in The Secret Garden. such as the PA Playhouse, Cedar Crest College, and, of course, his home away TODD CROSLIS (Michael ) from home, Civic. Past favorite roles include is ecstatic to be participating in Dennis Dupree in Rock of Ages, The Monster his first main stage musical at in Young Frankenstein, Dave Bukatinsky in The Civic Theatre! He has performed Full Monty, Sam Byck in Assassins, Michael in Civics’ A Broadway Cavalcade, Novak in God of Carnage, and Amos Hart in Shrek Jr, Cinderella, Once Upon Chicago. Robert would like to thank Bill for a Mattress, Sound of Music, and A Christmas
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Carol (2015-2017). Todd has also been cast in ZACHARY EINSTEIN (Mr. Braithwaite) his first Independent Film, Garden of Thorns. is a 2003 Theatre and Music He has attended Civic Theatre School since graduate of Muhlenberg College. 2014. Todd would like to thank Mr. Sanders Zack’s most memorable and everyone involved in Billy Elliot! “Keep on performances there were Expressing yourself!” Fr. Karolyi in Pentecost and Jack in Into the Woods. A third-generation JAMES DU CHATEAU Californian, Zack was a member of Civic’s (Older Billy; Scottish Dancer) Resident Company for the 2003-2005 seasons. started his career with the While here, he served as stage manager and Radio City Christmas Spectacular sound designer for several productions and in Nashville, TN. He made his was seen onstage as Bob Cratchit in 2003’s Broadway debut in How The A Christmas Carol (where he and his wife met), Grinch Stole Christmas as Danny Who. Recent among others. More recently, he was seen credits: Assistant Dance Captain, Saturday as John Hinckley in Assassins, Dick in 9 to 5 Night Fever; Dancer, Grand Celebration The Musical, and the Mayor in Rock of Ages. Cruise; Hanna, La Cage Aux Folles; Tommy Zack lives with his wife Jen and their little Djilas, The Music Man; Ensemble, Mamma dancer Ellery. Mia; Ensemble, 42nd Street. James is excited to make his Civic Theatre debut! MACIE BAZELLA (Debbie) is thrilled to make her first Civic MARK DOMYAN (George) Theatre debut! Her favorite credits was last seen as Scrooge in include her first professional role Civic’s A Christmas Carol. He is in Ragtime (little girl) at PSF and thankful to everyone at Civic A Christmas Story: The Musical for this opportunity. Thanks to (Randy). Media: Destination Imagination Pat for all the love and support 2018-19 Technical Challenge Video: On Target. over the years. Break a leg, everyone! She also enjoys astounding audiences as a magician with her fluffy chicken sidekicks GENE BANKO (Big Davey) and loves making slime. is returning to Civics’ mainstage after a twenty year absence. KELCIE KOSBERG His previous Civic productions (Lesley; Clipboard Woman) include: Side By Side; By is a Lehigh Valley performer Sondheim, West Side Story, Joseph and teaching artist last seen at And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Guys Civic in A Broadway Cavalcade And Dolls, Grand Hotel, Follies, My Favorite Year and Dog Sees God. Other and Merrily We Roll Along. He is glad to be back favorite credits include Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding with Family. (Donna); Shrek the Musical (Princess Fiona) with CGP; and Seussical the Musical (Gertrude VERONICA BOCIAN (Mum) McFuzz) with CAST. Special thanks to Mom, is so grateful to be sharing the Dad, and Richie! NEW stage with such a talented cast. A special thank you to Bill JONATHAN T. SHEHAB (Pit Supervisor) and the entire production team was last seen as “CB” in Civic’s for this opportunity, and to her production of Dog Sees God: family for their support and acceptance. Let Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead. us all learn from Billy’s Mum and teach our A graduate of DeSales University: children to “Always be themselves.” B.A Theatre; Acting/Directing and Corporate Communications. He is also the Director of Marketing & Community Engagement for Civic Theatre. Credits include:
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Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding (Johnny Nunzio; Off- NICHOLAS CONTI (Ensemble) Broadway/National Tour) The Diary of Anne is excited to be working on the Frank (Mr. Van Daan; DeSales University) production staff of Billy Elliot Crayola Experience (Cable/National), Do No at the brand new 19th Street Harm (NBC). SAG-AFTRA. Special thanks to Theatre! He has experience family and friends, cast and crew, Zuri Talent, in acting, pit conducting, and and his entire Civic family! Love to Abrielle. directing in the Lehigh Valley. Some of his acting credits include “John Wilkes Booth” in MASON STELTZ (Tall Boy; Posh Boy; Assassins, “Albert Peterson” in Bye Bye Birdie Billy/Michael u/s) and “Tin Man” in The Wizard of Oz. Nick is thrilled to be back on the would like to wish many broken legs to the newly renovated 19th street cast, crew and orchestra of Billy Elliot! theatre stage. Mason, age 13, has been in over 20 productions in PAYTON ASHLEY FULLMORE the Lehigh Valley. Favorite past roles include (Ballet Girl ) Young Will, Big Fish the Musical and Artful is excited to make her Civic Dodger, Oliver! The Musical. He thanks his Theatre and Billy Elliot debut. directors, choreographers, crew and cast. The She hails from California where story of Billy Elliott’s perseverance speaks she is the reigning Miss PreTeen personally to Mason and he is thrilled to share California. She loves gymnastics, baking and this relatable story with everyone. art. iG & FB: @paytonfullmore
TODD RIZZUTO (Posh Dad) NATE C. KUHNS (Ensemble) is honored to be on the Civic has been performing and stage for the grand reopening. working behind the scenes Earlier this year he played here at Civic for the past 22 Hertz Klinneman in Civic’s Rock years. Special thanks to family, of Ages at Cedar Crest College. friends, besties- KDALBCJR He would like to thank his beautiful wife and and his partner John for their constant love family for their love and support. and support.
ALYSSA CAHILL (Ballet Girl ) ARCHER LOCKE (Small Boy) is performing in her first show is thrilled to be making his debut at Civic. Some of Alyssa’s past with the Civic Theatre. Archer, productions include choir 5 years old, discovered the joy in Parkland High School’s of theater arts as a student of Hunchback of Notre Dame, Miss. Bocian. His proud family Ensemble in Pride and Prejudice, Ursula is equally thrilled for his first performance! Merkel, Bye Bye Birdie at Orefield Middle School, and various roles in RDT’s Nutcracker. LUCINDA LOFTUS (Ballet Girl ) Alyssa would like to thank her parents for is thrilled to combine her love their endless support and Miss Jennifer for of theater and ballet in Billy giving her the opportunity to be a part of this Elliot. She previously performed amazing show. in five Civic Theatre School productions and in Moscow Ballet’s Nutcracker. She thanks her family, friends, cast, and crew.
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DENISE LONG (Ensemble) CARLY SAYE (Small Girl ) has spent over 35 years as is seven years old and is thrilled performer, volunteer and to make her theatrical debut in audience member here at Civic Billy Elliot! Carly is a 2nd grade Theatre. Denise looked up at student at Western Salisbury the ceiling wondering how Elementary. She studies dance beautiful this theatre would be if it were at the Dolly Haltzman Dance Academy and restored. She is thrilled to see this renovation gymnastics at the Parkettes Training Center. and couldn’t be more pleased to be involved in She wants to be a singer, actress, dancer, the premiere show. She urges you to join her police officer, and veterinarian when she in the capital campaign. grows up.
MATEA MELTON (Ballet Girl ) MADISON SAYLOR (Ballet Girl ) enjoys being a part of the makes her Civic debut in Billy ARTS community through her Elliot The Musical! Madison dramatic personality, sparkled has been studying dance for 13 spirit, and beautiful smile. She years at Dolly Haltzman Dance has been a dancer for eleven Academy. She thanks everyone years at DHDA and is now enjoying her for their love and support! second stage role at Civic Theatre. JOHN T. SECHLER (Ensemble) NAYELI NUNEZ (Ballet Girl ) is the Artistic Director for the is a 6th grade student at Arts William Allen High school Academy Charter Middle Theatre Department. He would School with a primary focus in like to thank his directors for theater. She played an urchin the opportunity to be part of in Civics’ A Christmas Carol such an amazing production. John would like and recently completed a Theater Broadway to dedicate his theatrical return to the two Camp in New York City. most important people in his life, his sons Timothy and Tyler. GOLDA RABIN (Ballet Girl ) is excited to make her Civic ANABELLE SILKWORTH (Ensemble) Theatre debut in Billy Elliot. is 18 years old and has been Some of her past performances performing with Civic Theatre include Patty Cake in The for ten years. She plans on Homecoming: A Christmas Story studying theatre in college and at Desales University and Jojo in Seussical at wishes to thank her family and the JCC of the Lehigh Valley. She would like friends for their love and support! to thank the staff at Civic Theatre for this wonderful opportunity. DYLAN WEBER (Ballet Girl ) is an 8th grader at Springhouse ANTHONY RIZZUTO (Ensemble) Middle School. She’s performed is thrilled to be a part of this with Civic most recently in A production on the Civic stage Christmas Carol (2016, 2017), and for its grand reopening! Past Shrek Jr., along with various Civic productions include, most theatre school productions. She dances at recently Rock of Ages (Drew) and Accent School of Dance, enjoys writing The Secret Garden (William/Lt. Shaw). music, playing the piano and ukulele.
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ROWAN WESSNER (Ballet Girl) TED WILLIAMS (Ensemble) has danced for Dolly Haltzman is excited to be a part of the Dance Academy for eight years Lehigh Valley Premiere of and has performed in RDT’s Billy Elliot and the Grand Nutcracker for six years. Other Reopening of Civic Theater. productions include Peter Pan, For over 25 years, and over 30 Little Mermaid, Follow that Rabbit, Rockin’ Tale shows, Ted feels honored to have been able of Snow White, and Land of Oz. to perform on most of the local theatrical stages. He sends his love and continual gratitude to family and friends who share and encourage his artistic endeavors.
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WILLIAM SANDERS (Artistic Director) others) and the Theatre Outlet (JasonSongs, is celebrating twenty five seasons at Civic, The Laramie Project, Bricks, Lysistrata). He has leading the organization to produce created choreography for all the musicals acclaimed area premiere productions such as he directed locally, as well as productions Angels in America Parts 1 and 2; Falsettos; Search of My Fair Lady, On the Twentieth Century, for Signs…, Lips Together Teeth Apart; Marvin’s The Sound of Music, and Once Upon a Time in Room; The Normal Heart; The Grapes of Wrath; New Jersey at Muhlenberg Summer Music The Film Society, Six Degrees of Separation; Theatre, The Cradle Will Rock at Theatre Follies; The Scarlet Letter; Passion; The Cider Outlet, and Angry Housewives, Over Here, Irma House Rules Parts 1 & 2; tick…tick…BOOM!; La Douce, Mack and Mabel, Company, Gypsy Rent, August: Osage Count, Next to Normal, and others elsewhere. His choreography for Spring Awakening, title of show; Other Desert the 2003 production of The Wiz at Emmaus Cities; Carrie, and A Man of No Importance. He H.S. was the recipient of the first FREDDY has had the pleasure of working at Lincoln award for choreography. William received the Center Theater, the Roundabout, Manhattan Arts Ovation Award in 1998 for Outstanding Theatre Club, and the Ahmanson/Mark Achievement in the Performing Arts and Taper Forum in Los Angeles as assistant his production of Gypsy was honored with director to Joe Mantello on several Broadway an unprecedented 25th anniversary special and Off-Broadway productions including recognition award from Arts Ovation. He the Tony-award winning Love! Valour! has been a recipient of the Community Compassion!, Design for Living, Blue Window, Arts Award from the Pennsylvania Diversity Proposals and A Man of No Importance. Also Network for his commitment to bringing in New York he enjoyed stage-managing the LGBT themed work to the Lehigh Valley Off-Broadway productions of The Vagina and has been honored with the prestigious Monologues and the Obie Award-winning Allentown Human Relations Award. He Saved or Destroyed? for Rattlestick Theatre, holds a BFA from the University of North where he briefly served as Associate Artistic Carolina School of the Arts and is a member Director. Off -Off Broadway he has directed of Actor’s Equity and the Stage Directors and JasonSongs, Dance In The Giddy Circle, Trust, Choreographers Society. “Many thanks to How Far Will You Go?, A Girl You Should Know, friends, family, cast and crew and especially Genesius, and Mommalogues by Sharon Lee husband Jason for their love, support and Glassman and Gretchen Furst. Some of the help.” SDG people he has been honored to work with are esteemed actors Faith Prince, Alison Janney, DEENA LINN (Choreographer) John Glover, Ron Rifkin, Alan Cumming, is an acclaimed choreographer whose Jennifer Ehle, Patricia Clarkson, Kelly Bishop, work has been seen across the tri-state T. Scott Cunningham, J. Smith Cameron, area. Highlights of her work include: Rock Stephen Spinella, Hayley Mills, Katharine of Ages, 42nd St, Beauty and the Beast, Hello, Helmond, Ruthie Henshall, Carolee Carmello, Dolly!, Can Can, A Chorus Line, Little Shop of Jessica Molasky and Roger Rees, as well as Horrors, Urinetown, and, Evita. She was the playwrights Terrence McNally, Craig Lucas, choreographer for the Emmy Award winning Susan DiLallo and Marshall Mays.He has Freddy Awards at the State Theatre in Easton directed and/or choreographed at Goodspeed until 2011. Deena and her work can be seen Musicals, The Sharon Playhouse, American in the documentary Most Valuable Players, Family Theatre, YOLO Theatre Group, now available on Netflix. Deena has written manhattantheatresource, New York City and directed two plays; Christmas 1944 and Opera Education Department, Shepherd Christmas 1954, two holiday musicals with Hills Dinner Theatre, The Trilogy Theatre, traditional holiday music for Artsquest in and PA Stage. Locally he has worked at Bethlehem, PA. Thank you Tracy for all of Muhlenberg (Little Shop of Horrors, Damn your support. Yankees, Joseph…, Schoolhouse Rock Live, and
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SARAH PARKER (Choreographer) JENNIFER HALTZMAN TRACY (Choreographer) is the Founding Artistic Director of is Executive and Co-Artistic Director of professional dance company Continuum Repertory Dance Theatre and Director of Dance Theater and Executive Director of Dolly Haltzman Dance Academy. She danced national, arts production company EVOLVE professionally with Kansas City Ballet and Productions. Parker holds her dual BA, BS was a guest performer with Los Angeles in Dance Performance and Education and Ballet, New Jersey Ballet and Boston Ballet. Business Management/Entrepreneurship She is the former Associate Director of from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Education for New York City Ballet and was a PA. Parker is a performer, choreographer, substitute teacher at the School of American director and entrepreneur who returned to Ballet. Ms. Haltzman Tracy holds a BA from her roots in the Lehigh Valley in 2015. Her the University of Pa and a JD from Temple work as a choreographer has been performed University School of Law. She is thrilled to be in venues nationwide including the City part of this amazing production and would Center in New York City, Little Haiti Cultural like to thank Bill, Deena, Sarah and all the Center (Miami, FL), the August Wilson dancers and crew. Center, Grey Box Theatre, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Mattress Factory Museum, New FRANK ANONIA (Music Director) Hazlett Theater, Off The Wall (Pittsburgh, Last served as the music director for Civic’s PA), Sherman Theater (Stroudsburg, PA), 2017 production of The Secret Garden. Frank is Lipkin Theatre, Samuels Theater, Touchstone Director of Choral Activities at Parkland High Theater, and various ArtsQuest venues School and directs all choral ensembles– (Lehigh Valley) to name a few. Parker has Parkland Chorale, Women’s Ensemble, produced 100+ dance and multimedia Concert Choir, and Mixed Chorus. He also performing arts events with her company serves as the Department Chair for the EVOLVE Productions and has served as Music Department. His choirs have recently guest choreographer, master class instructor performed with the Allentown Symphony or faculty for renowned organizations and Orchestra, Broadway legend Patti Lupone festivals including; Civic Theatre, DANCE at the State Theatre in Easton, Pennsylvania ALLOY, Mahoning Valley Ballet Company, School Board Association Annual School Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Pittsburgh’s Leadership Conference, Walt Disney Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) High World in Orlando, Florida, and Lincoln School, Point Park University, Slippery Rock Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center University, Western Pennsylvania Performing in Philadelphia. Frank is the Director and Arts Company, Lehigh Valley Dance Music Director of Parkland’s spring musical Exchange’s Spring Up Festival, Three Rivers productions. Recent productions include Arts Festival and competitive dance facilities The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Pippin, throughout the United States. Her work has Titanic, Into The Woods, and The Phantom been featured in several dance films, most Of The Opera. He currently serves as Choral recently 349, which is currently screening Audition Chair and Festival Coordinator for and has been presented in 27 film festivals in Pennsylvania Music Educator’s Association 14 states including Dance Films Association’s District 10 and also serves as Music Director Dance on Camera at the Lincoln Center and Conductor of the FREDDY Awards. and DCTV (NY, NY) and internationally in Vancouver, British Columbia, Paris, France, WILL MORRIS (Costume/Lighting Designer) and Hobart, Tasmania. Parker is currently was a member of Civic’s Resident Company on faculty at MJ Dance Center, Cedar Crest for the 2005-2006 season. He has performed College, and serves as an adjunct faculty for numerous roles on the Civic stage, including the Civic Theatre School. She is thrilled to be Homer Wells in The Cider House Rules and working with all of the immensely talented Jacob Marley in Civic’s annual A Christmas individuals involved in bringing Billy Elliot Carol. He served as Technical Director of The Musical to life at the Civic Theatre. Civic Theatre from 2007-2016. During his
26 CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN MEET THE PRODUCTION STAFF time at Civic, he has costume designed and and as Master Carpenter for the Philadelphia lighting designed numerous productions Shakespeare Theater. He received his BFA in including but not limited to Gypsy, Next to Theater from Temple University. Normal, 33 Variations, August: Osage County, Cabaret, Rocky Horror, Carrie: The Musical RANDALL UTSCH (Sound Designer) and numerous productions of A Christmas is excited to be working on sound design Carol. Will has also directed productions of again for Civic Theatre’s production of Billy Beyond the Veil, Music from Down the Hill, and Elliot. He has previously done sound design Why We Have a Body, God of Carnage, Rock for shows at Civic including Angels in America, of Ages, and The SantaLand Diaries 2016 and Rock of Ages, and Tuesdays with Morrie. He 2017 for Civic Theatre. Will was educated has previously been a sound board operator at Furman University located in Greenville, and spotlight operator at Civic, as well as SC where he graduated magna cum laude, sound/lighting designer for several theatre receiving a B.A. in Theatre Arts. He has also productions at local high schools. performed and toured with the National Players based out of the Washington, D.C. JASON DANIEL SIZEMORE (Propmaster) area. National Players is America’s longest has been props master for: Art, Steel running touring company, and Will was Magnolias, Love! Valour! Compassion!, Tuesdays fortunate enough to be a member of its 58th with Maurie, Little Shop of Horrors, RENT, annual tour. In addition to serving as the Little Women, 33 Variations, Grey Gardens, tour’s Master Electrician, he played Cassio Gypsy, August: Osage County, Next to Normal, in Shakespeare’s Othello and Merriman in Spring Awakening, Other Dessert Cities, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. Urinetown, Young Frankenstein, [title of show], Finally, Will is a recipient of the Emerging Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Addams Family, On Artist Arts Ovation Award bestowed upon Golden Pond, Assassins, God of Carnage, Carrie, him by the Allentown Arts Commission. 9 to 5, Angels in America Parts I and II, The Secret Visit www.willmorrisdesign.org to learn more. Garden, Rock of Ages, Tuesday’s with Morrie, Dog Sees God and 15 years of A Christmas Carol. JOSHUA D. J. DERUOSI Jason also co-chairs Civic’s special events (Technical Director/Scenic Designer) committee. Love and appreciation to Bill & is enjoying his second season at Civic Theatre his Civic family. Electricity... of Allentown and excited to be expanding into the role of resident scenic designer for the KIM DANISH (Hair & Wigs) enigmatic company. Perhaps most exciting of has been a hairstylist in the Lehigh Valley for all is being able to debut in the awe-inspiring the past 40 years. She has been at Lawrence space that is the newly renovated 19th Street Roth Salon (619 N. 19th Street) for the past 24 Theatre. Joshua would like to extend a and “Stylist to the Stars” since a little show in personal thank-you to everyone who has 1955 called Follies. She is proud to be included helped make this huge dream a reality over in, and working with this incredibly talented the last year. Civic Theater does not exist and well-coiffed staff! outside of the love and generosity of this community. A transplant from Philadelphia DEE CAMERON RHOADS (Wrangler/Dresser) proper, Joshua now resides in the woods is very happy and excited to be a child outside of New Tripoli and spends his spare wrangler and dresser for this amazing time practicing the finer details of his craft. He production of Billy Elliot, The Musical. As a can often be found roaming the theater long former director of Civic’s Theatre School and after he should have left, looking overworked former member of the Board of Directors, or as though he has just woken from a deep Dee has been involved in all aspects of slumber. If you see him say hello. His favorite theatre both on and off stage, but says the color is orange, but he is also partial to green. most rewarding was and is her time with Joshua’s previous theater work includes time the Theatre School. Having returned to the as a scenic carpenter for Muhlenberg College Lehigh Valley after a 40 year absence, she has
CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN 27 MEET THE PRODUCTION STAFF been involved, again, with the Theatre School Family Musical, and Chicago: A Musical working alongside her former student, JoAnn Vaudeville at Third Mask Theatre Company. Wilchek Basist. Dee has wrangled for CTS Conducting credits include You’re a Good Man, productions of Annie, Jr., The Sound of Music, Charlie Brown, Seussical the Musical, Sweeney Once Upon a Mattress, Cinderella and Shrek, Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, The Jr. Dee has also served as head wrangler for Addams Family Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, the past six productions of Civic’s A Christmas Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville and Side Show. Carol. Billy Elliot is her fifth Civic production In 2017, he directed Pennsylvania Youth serving as a dresser. Previous productions Theatre’s productions of Seussical the Musical include Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Nine to Five, and A Christmas Story. Nicholas is a graduate Angels in America and The Secret Garden. She of West Chester University (B.M. Music wishes to thank Bill Sanders for trusting her Performance) and Arizona State University one more time, and JoAnn Wilchek Basist for (M.M. Music Performance). her endless support. JULIA EVANGELISTA CARINA BUIE (Production Stage Manager) (Assistant Stage Manager/Scenic Artist) is thrilled to begin her second season as is extremely excited and proud to be a part the production stage manager for Billy of Billy Elliot. She was recently an assistant Elliot The Musical. She was recently the stage manager for Civic’s productions of Dog production stage manager for Civic’s 2017- Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, 2018 season productions of The Secret Garden, Tuesdays with Morrie, and Angels in America. A Christmas Carol, Tuesdays with Morrie, CTS’s She is a sophomore at Muhlenberg College, production of Shrek the Musical Jr., and Dog where she studies technical theatre, design, Sees God. Carina is a student at Northampton and business. Community College. She would like to thank her family, friends, and entire Civic Theatre GABRIELLE CADDEN-JAMES family for their constant support. (Assistant Stage Manager) is incredibly excited to return to Civic for NICHOLAS CONTI (Associate Director) Billy Elliot. She has recently served as has extensive experience in acting, pit an Assistant Stage Manager on Civic’s conducting, and directing in the Lehigh productions of Tuesdays with Morrie, Valley. He also works as the pit conductor A Christmas Carol, and The Secret Garden. for Dieruff High School Theatre Company. She is a sophomore Theatre major at the Nick has directed Waiting for Godot, Assassins, Lehigh Valley Charter High School for Seussical the Musical, Sweeney Todd: The the Arts. Demon Barber of Fleet Street, The Addams
28 CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN 29 30 CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN To the Cast and Crew of Billy Elliot – Break a leg!
–Civic Administrative Staff
CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN 31 CORPORATE, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Civic Theatre of Allentown gratefully acknowledges the generosity of corporations, foundations, and government agencies who have invested in first-class locally produced live theatre, specialty art-house films, and multi-faceted arts-infused theatre education at Civic Theatre of Allentown between June 1, 2018-August 31, 2018. $10,000+ $5,000-$9,999 $1,000-$2,499 Air Products Foundation County of Lehigh Quality of Life Just Born Harry C. Trexler Trust NovusACS Rotary Club of Allentown PPL Service Electric The Donley Foundation
MARQUEE SOCIETY
Marquee Society members are a core group of supporters whose generosity makes a direct impact on our live theatre productions, art-house cinema screening, theatre school, and arts-infused education outreach programs throughout the Lehigh Valley. Their donation also supports stewardship of the historic Nineteenth Street Theatre, the heart and soul of West End Theatre District between June 1, 2018-August 31, 2018.
GOLD BRONZE Joseph and Deborah Kochanasz ($5,000 and above) ($1,000-$2,499) Charles and Ruth Marcon Anonymous Marc and Aliette Abo Shawn McNamara and Robert and Cheryl Barraco Abby Martin SILVER Marc and JoAnn Basist Lonny and Mary Lou Pattishall ($2,500-$4,999) Sandy and Pat Beldon John Williams and Maria DeFebo-Edwards Rob and Kristen Bennett Diane Pierce-Williams Joan Moran and Bill Fenza Douglas Dykhouse Steve and Johanna Reisteter Chuck and Katie Stinner Marian Fetterman Bill Sanders and Jason Sizemore Mary Fetterman Lissette Santana Bryan and Debra Gault Kathryn Stagl Michael and Tara Grather Howard and Jill Stevens Jeffrey and Linda Greenwald John and Anita Stevens Malcolm and Janet Gross Donald M. Swan, Jr. Matthew Henry Gloria Walson Peter Jodik Ilene Wood and Ray Starner Scott and Shirley Kline Stan and Sharon Zukowski
32 CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN PATRON MEMBERS
The Following recognizes Civic Theatre’s Director Circle Members between June 1, 2018-August 31, 2018.
PRODUCERS Kevin and Julie Borden Timothy Luce and ($500-$999) Joseph Calhoun Carol Gilmore Kevin and Deena Hancharik Mario and Kathy Candal Lou and Nancy Mazziotta Joseph and Judith Kaminski Walter and Ruth Dex John and Pegg Philapavage Jim and Connie Newcomb Richard and Jack and Pat Powers Bruce and Karen Nicholson Beverly Director Tom Repasch Sue Radcliffe Robert and Kathy Donatelli Susan Rego James Reich Ron and Karen Ennis Kenneth Ryder Lorrie Scherline Manny Feris and Kurt Sauer Betsy Cichelli Arthur Levine and STAR Lynne Fowler-Blatt and Janet Schwartz ($300-$499) Amy Fowler John P. Servis and Sherman Cox and John and Sylvia Gardner Moira O’Connor Servis Jane Flood Renate Glaessmann Richard and Lynda Somach Barry and Carol Halper Susan Glover Bob Turko and Steve and Rill Ann Miller Harold and Sandra Goldfarb Dorrie Stauffer Peter and Lynn Pettit David and Debra Goodwin John Stemler Daniel and Elizabeth Tagliol Robert and Bonnie Hammel Max and Shelley Stettner Patrick Houghton and Alan and Emmanuelle DIRECTOR Elizabeth Schaub Van Vleet ($150-$299) Ruth Keblish Susan Wagner Harold “Hap” and Linda Weber Marlene Ambrogio Ruth Klinedinst Bob and Carol Wilson Mary Ann Ashner Pat L. Knauss David and Margaret Harry Crapser and Barry Lewis Woodward Ibolya Balog Bob and Gerry Zirinsky
CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN 33 INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS
The following recognizes Annual Fund donations to Civic Theatre from individuals of $100 or more between June 1, 2018-August 31, 2018.
$5,000+ Samuel and Lynn Feldman Mark I. Notis DMD Dual Temp Company Michael and Sandy Freeman Bob and Esther Peruzzi Gary and Carol Fromer Noel and Alice Peters $1,000-$2,499 Ray Murphy and Stephen and Marianne Phillips Blake and Marilyn Marles Georgine Gambler Gary Pintar Thomas and Elaine Whalen Mary Geib Richard and Karen Poshefko Tim Gibbons Robert and Lota Post $500-$999 Justin Goldman Rhoda Prager Marc and JoAnn Basist Lorraine Gyauch George and Lori Provost Robert and Bonnie Hammel Seth Moglen and Michael and Sheila Ricci Jim Holiday Kristin Handler Bob and Faye Richelderfer Glenn Neiman Dennis DeFranco and Paul and Dorothy Russell Sally Waterbury Suzanne Harries Lauren Sicher Dominick Basciano and Martin and Marsha Heimann David and Nancy Skok Jane Heft Janet Hermann Bill and Karen Speicher Cliffert Herring Stan and Carol Stephens $250-$499 David and Patricia Hoffman Carol Stevens and Beth Goudy Steve and Rill Ann Miller Kathy Hontz Robert and Donna Stevens Peter and Lynn Pettit Howard and Patricia Hudson Christal Stevenson Carol Sizemore Ann Hussein Ozzie and Aimee Stewart John Kuchar Roger and Lisa Jeffery Joseph and Kathleen Terrible Megan Pelkey Ronald and Lisa Jones Thomas Thomas Jennifer Weiss Greg and Jan Joyce Alan and Maria Tjeltveit Steve and Kristin Molloy Mark Kantner Bob Turko and Dorrie Stauffer David and Sally Keehn Alan and Shari Kaucher David and Ida Vasily Spiros and Faye Motsenigos Paula Kay Marc and Susan Vengrove Diane Jones Vince and Mary Ann Kelly Clinton and Sonja Walker Veronica Brockelman Steven Carson and Jeffrey and Lisa Wetherhold Brad Kerstetter David Yanoshik $100-$249 Harold “Hap” and Paul Yeates and Mary Nadeau Ruth Klinedinst Houman and Lori Ahdieh Jim and Mary Klunk $1-$99 Dennis and Sally Alexander Pat L. Knauss Blair and Carolyn Anderson Dean Adams Martin and Barbara Koeller Margaret E Anderson Richard and Karen Albert Brian and Melissa Krom Jim and Terri Bartholomew Sandra Alleman Elinor Kuhns Larry and Amy Beans Julie Ambrose Ferne Kushner Michael Bennett John and Grace Ashner Thomas R. Hartzell and Merrill and Nancy Brenner Lisa Baas Jean Larkin Colleen Burke Scott Sherk and Patricia Badt Joanne and Anne Marie Colleen Cadden Nancy A. Bahr Lombardi Al and Janet Cannon Raju Bains Patrice Machikas Ian and Patty Carlis Margaret Baker Ed and Jodi Manzella Martin Zaleskas and Polly Clark Toni Baker James and Meredith Margolis Henry and Deborah Cummings Barbara Baringer Robert and Deborah Martin Robert and Barbara Dedio Tama Lee Barsky Robert and Mary Ann Marzen Maria DeFebo-Edwards Brenda Barton Kevin Massa and Tracy Denton and Geneva Bath David Gramberg Brenda Welsh Kenneth Baumert Joseph and Bonnie McMahon Linda Dicker David and Dorothy Beazley Keith and Christine Moser Sam and Christine Donnelly Mary C Beck David and Kathleen Moser Ronald and Valerie Gombos Sherry Beitler Anthony and Jojo Muir Jeff and Roberta Epstein Raymond and Elizabeth Bell Marilyn Musumeci and Scarlet Erdosy John Bell Janice Grantz Adrienne Fedor Donald Benner
34 CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS
Daniel Berg Lucy Edwards Elizabeth Iobst Margaret Berger Trudi Egan Renata Jackson Diane Staley Bernard Stephanie Epler Zachary J. Jaindl Nancy Bernstein Joan Epstein and Iris Klein Susan Javier William and Karen Berry William and Mary Erdman Cathy Jenkins Ann Biernat-Rucker Denise Fantuzzi Nancy C Jensen Sandy Bigatel Janice E Fioretti Thomas and Virginia Jensen Joanne Smith Billman Richard Fish Joan Jerant Ellen Bishop Fred and Susan Flemming Charles Johns Robert and Laura Black Leslie Fletcher and Lucy Gans Harvey and Toni Johnson Jeffrey and Jill Blinder Kathleen Foglia David and Susan Jones Martin Boksenbaum Hatsie and Allen Forsman Evelyn Jordan Timothy and Linda Boland Jim and Kathy Fosbenner Susan Jordhamo Mary Bongiorno Louise French Jack and Evelyn Kane Lois Borg Glenn and Jane Fretz Steven and Audrey Kanoff David and Dotty Boulin Eileen Gaffney Eldon and Adrienne Katter Nancy Bowman Helga Garrelts-Brubaker Stephen and Barbara Katz Sylvia Boyer John and Marcia Gasper Don and Maxine Klein Paul Witkovsky and Mary Gedney Thomas and Jamie Koch Bernice Braid-Witkovsky Dennis R George Martin and Barbara Koeller Clarence and Lisbeth Brommer Deborah German Kerry Ann Kollhoff Estelle Browne-Pallrand Dana Germano Dan and Sharyn Koplish Gene and Marcia Buckno Jeffry and Cheryl Gilbert Mary Kostingo William and Kristine Burfeind Diane Gilroy Robin Kostolsky Nicholas Butterfield and Dolores Gilsbach Joseph Kotrosits and Rachel Osborn Mona Gloss Cathy Cappel Arlene Carson Greg and Joan Glover Michael Cavanaugh and Jerry and Alice Casey Carol and Humberto Gonzalez Susan Kovacs Richard Cernok Beverly Goskowski Neal Simon and Diane S Chalker Jo Grandelli Susan Kowalchuk Ellen Cohen Robert Griffin Wesley and Beth Kozinn Jay and Bonnie Cohen Gail Grill Gretchen Krasley Marcia Cohen Jeffrey and Charlotte Gross Harold and Linda Kreithen Charles E Colson Kathleen Guthrie Bob and Stephanie Kricun Denise Lichty Judy Hackforth Gwin Krouse Grace Conti Louise Haines Gerald and Joan Kula Constance Cowen Ana Hamilton Donna Lahouchuc Karen and Steven Csencsits Hartman Family Martin Landau Henry and Deborah Cummings Cheryl Haughney Jan Landis Shirley Daluisio Dan and Marilyn Hazelton Eleanor Laubner Kenneth R Dando Rob and Wendy Heiney Henry and Laura Lawrence Carl and Kathleen D’Angelo Kevin Dealy and Marie Helmold Beata Lazaro Linda M Davies Patrick and April Herrity Martha Lebovitz Bonnie Davis Linda Hofacker Lawrence and Eva Levitt Sandra Davis Toni Hoffman Holly Lingo Scott and Sharon Davis Mary Ann and Joel Hoffner Jay and Evelyn Lipschutz Sydney Davis Jeff and Kelli Holzman Donald and Lois Lipson Bruce and Mary Dawson William and Lorraine Horn Richard and Roberta London Barbara Deffley Charles Horner Ron and Barbara Lundberg Ron DeLong Connie Houser-Wenzel John Lutzko Anthony and Evelyn DiCandia Carol Hoye Michael and Donna Madeira Vincent DiCicco Bob and Jeanne Hunsicker Claudia Mahon Diane Dilendik Sarita Hunter and Barbara Malt Steve and Loretta Dodson Ellen McPeake Susan Manavizadeh Stephen and Rae Ann Drabick Rob and Arlene Hurwitz Jean Mandel Kathleen Dunn Thomas and Jean Hyclak Alton and Joanne Mann Patricia Earley Ward Charles Inlander Bill and Charlene Mann
CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN 35 INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS
John and Helen Maron Michael and Ilene Prokup Bob Stangherlin Ulla Martz Randy and Sharon Prymock William and Paulette Stanley Evelyn Matos Jim and Laura Quaglio Rose A Stein Jody Matthews Doron and Lauren Rabin John Stemler Jack and Donna McCallum Sue Radcliffe Bruce and Louise Stettler Lois McConnell Elaine Rappaport Bass Manuel Stivers Bunny McDonnell Shirley Reis Krissa Strauss Curtis and Phyllis McDowell Sally Reith Michael Stroock and Michael and Rose McGeehin Martha Reitz Dolores Yundt Edward and Kathryn McHugh Judith Rittenhouse Quintes and Cynthia Taglioli Ann McManus Linda Robbins Tom and Joy Thiel Patricia Meleski Ellen Roberts Janice Thomas Jay and Marla Melman Don and Linda Robertson Sara-Ann Thomas Bill and Gudrin Merkle James Robison Leo and Sandra Todd Elizabeth Mertz Denise Roche Ralph and Doris Todd Barry and Jill Miller Bruce Rodkey Spurgeen Tretter Henry Kunkel and Sally Roessler Bruce and Marjorie Trotter Charlene Miller Mike and Linda Rosenfeld Michael and Eileen Ufberg Edith Miller Arthur and Audrey Rubin David and Lucinda VanDine Morton and Judith Miller Nancy Ruhmel Charles Versaggi Mike and Linda Miller David and Kathy Russell Carol Voorhees Rick Miller Marie Ruxton and Grace Navin Karl Snyder and Loretta Wagner Gary and JoEllen Millspaugh Margaret Ryan Maryjane Wagner Brian and Susan Misanko Kathleen Sabota Mark Wasko Nancy Moffett Fran and Aleita Salerno Jim Matejik and James Waters Joseph and Karen Molinari Linda Sandt Stafford Wavrek John and Betty Moran Maria Sarnitsky David and Barbara Webb Diane Morgan Carol Saxman Carl and Anita Weber Alan and Judith Morrison Leno and Helene Scarcia Arthur and Barbara Weinrach Barry and Joan Mosebach Mary Lou Scarf Steven Weintraub Norman Moses Elaine Schadler Bettemae Weiss Eric and Georganne Moyer Edwin and Mary Schatkowski Marjorie Weiss Hiram Munger Debbie Scheetz Joanne F. Wells George and Nancy Myers John Dugan and Monica Werkheiser Jennifer Najarian Dennis Schoonover Steve and Monica West Douglas and Ruth Nathanson Raymond and Gail Seeman Dave and Mary Jo Whitson Isabel Nolan Pat Seibert James and Linda Wimmer Brenda Norder David and Janet Sell Elizabeth Winters Doris Novick William and Jane Seng Barbara Wolfgang Christine Oaklander Thomas Shaughnessy Cliff Wotring Cathleen O’Connor Daniel J. Wilson and Jesse and Sue Wright Judith O’Hara Carol Shiner Wilson Jacqueline Wynocker Danny and Sandra O’Neill Ed Michael and Stan Shrager Kathleen Yezerski Lauren Parker William and Pam Singer Michael Stroock and Mary Parsell B. Dianne Siuciak Dolores Yundt John Pearce Deborah and Darbin Skeans Charles and Deborah Victor Willems and Bruce Luff and Janie Slamon Yuskauskas Barbara Pearson Bryan Slappey Jarrod Yuskauskas John Pepper Stanley and Elaine Snyder Joseph Zaffarese Lorraine Pierotti David and Jessie Snyder Fredric and Sally Zahradnik Ken and Ellen Piltz Todd and JoAnn Snyder Martin Zaleskas and Polly Clark Jay and Marlene Plotnick Arthur and Audrey Sosis Laura Zeisler Eva Marie Poliquin Sandra Sponsler Marian Ziara Daniel Poresky and John St. Clair Steve Ziminsky Julie Thomases Gary Gurian and Barbara Stader
36 CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN CIVIC THEATRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Maria DeFebo-Edwards – President JoAnn Wilcheck Basist – 1st Vice President Dr. Barry Glassman – 2 nd Vice President Joseph V. Kochanasz – Treasurer Abigail M. Martin – Secretary Sharon Lee Glassman – Immediate Past President
Aliette Abo Dr. Robert D. Barraco Charles Cole Frank Facchiano Jane Heft Shirley Kline Michelle LaWall Kathy Patterson Lonny Pattishall Diane Pierce-Williams William Sanders Ray Starner Susan Ellis Wild
CIVIC THEATRE STAFF
William Sanders Shirley Kline Artistic Director Managing Director
Will Morris Julie Mohr Emin Sue Sneeringer Associate Artistic Director/ Development Director Business Manager Production Manager
Joshua DeRuosi Jonathan T. Shehab Kelcie Kosberg Technical Director Marketing & Community Box Office Manager/ Engagement Director Volunteer Coordinator
Suzanne Baltsar Christine Zondervan Susan Fread Film Manager Graphic Designer House Manager
CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN 37 CIVIC THEATRE COMPANY MEMBERS
Eugene Banko Barry Glassman Gerry Pegues JoAnn Wilchek Basist Sharon Glassman Kate Pistone Daniel Becker Zoli Heft Doris Rhoads Carina Buie Kathy Hontz Alana Rozier Colleen Cadden Gabrielle Cadden-James William Sanders Tracy Ceschin Melisa Klausner Jonathan T. Shehab Kim Danish Anthony Kohl Jason Sizemore Jennifer Einstein Kelcie Kosberg Sue Sneeringer Zachary Einstein Deena Linn Kristen Stachina Nina Elias Frank Lindenmuth Marie Ann Sutera-Wendells Julia Evangelista Denise Long Cindi Surovi Alessandra Fanelli Jim Long Alexandra Teale August Fegley Will Morris Robert Trexler Brian Foley Darlene Mozeko Kate Varley Chelsi Fread Christopher Olson Rae Wessel Susan Fread Thomas Onushco Felecia White Parker James Fullmore Kathleen Oswalt Heather Wight Payton Ashley Fullmore Kathy Patterson Rachel Williams
38 CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS
As of September 20th, 2018.
STARS Keystone Savings Foundation Nancy Bahr ($500,000-$999,999) Joe and Debi Kochanasz Jamie Balliet and The Century Fund Ted and Suzanne Lyons Meghan Mackey Morris Black and Sons, Inc. Barbara Baringer PRODUCERS Tony and JoJo Muir Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Barraco ($250,000-$499,999) Dr. Bruce and Karen Nicholson Kenneth Baumert Alvin H. Butz, Inc. The Provident Bank Foundation Bazella Group Harry C. Trexler Trust The Rider-Pool Foundation Sanford and Patricia Beldon Lissette Santana Dr. Raymond and DIRECTORS Tarun Sethi Mrs. Elizabeth Bell ($100,000-$249,999) Carol L. Sizemore Peggy and Bill Berger The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Jaya, Asha, Paumini, and Anonymous Stabler Foundation Bankim Bhatt Julius & Katheryn Hommer Stoudt Associates, LLC - Wendy and Ross Born Foundation Certified Public Accountants Harry Bouvy Trifecta Technologies, Inc.* Tom and Rose Brauchle PLAYWRIGHTS John M. Walson Merrill Brenner ($50,000-$99,999) Clarence S. Brommer The Air Products Foundation ENSEMBLE Donna and David Brown American Bank ($5,000-$9,999) Ian and Patricia Carlis BB&T Dr. Marc and Aliette Abo Larry Center and Marilyn Claire Rob and Kristen Bennett Adams Outdoors Advertising of Diane Chalker Verna O. Canova Foundation Eastern PA* Tim and Tricia Charlesworth Charles and Joan Cole David and Patricia Hoffman Michael and Dianne Chomko Dr. Barry and Margaret McConnell and The Clark Family Sharon Lee Glassman Carrie Eglinton The Martin D. Cohen Family Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Don and Diana Patt Foundation Joan Miller Moran and Gillian and Scott Pidcock Jay and Bonnie Cohen William J. Fenza John I. Williams and Cornerstone Advisors The Morning Call* Diane Pierce-Williams Sally and Joseph Corvino, Jr. Service Electric Cable TV, Inc. Clyde and Nancy Shuman Sharon Csordas Christine Taylor and Ben Stiller Ray J. Starner and Ilene Wood Linda M. Davies Dr. John and Anita Stevens Mary Ann Davis ACTORS The Stinner Family Dane and Anna DeHaan ($10,000-$49,999) Stan and Shea Zukowski Vincent DiCicco Allen Organ Company LLC Linda Dicker Anonymous ENSEMBLE Roberta and Jeff Epstein Anonymous (Under $5,000) Ronald Epstein Scarlet Erdosy Ed Baldrige and Lydia Panas Houman and Lori Ahdieh John Eureyecko Marc and JoAnn Basist Marlene Ambrogio Fast Signs of Allentown, PA* City Center Allentown Julie and Scott Ambrose Richard and Marguerite Fegley Maria DeFebo-Edwards Crelia Anoia Feinberg Law Office* Diefenderfer Electric Anonymous Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba The Donley Foundation Anonymous Casey Gallagher and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Anonymous David Miller Douglass III Anonymous Katherine Gensits Dual Temp Company Anonymous Steven Gerhard Duggan & Marcon, Inc. Anonymous Nancy Gill ESSA Bank & Trust Foundation Anonymous Jeffrey and Donna Goodling Marian H. Fetterman Anonymous Kristen Green Deann Simmons Halper Anonymous Kevin and Deena Hancharik Barry and Carol Halper Anonymous Addie Hassel-Burt Jane Heft Anonymous Tim Heidecker The Charles H. Hoch Michael Armbuster Janet Hermann Foundation Marsha Baar Cliffert Herring
CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN 39 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS
Bradford Hillegass Jean and John Moody Michael and Sybil Stershic Renee Hillman The Simon and Ingrid Moore Christal Stevenson William Jerome Hoffman Family Fund Blair and Sharon Stuart William and Lorraine Horn Karen Morgan Marie Ann Sutera-Wendells Pat and Jay Hudson Norman Moses Thomas Thomas Peter Huerst Karen and David Moskowitz Dr. Philip and Catherine Tighe Jean Hyclak Jennifer Najarian Alan and Maria Tjeltveit Tony Iannelli Jill and Hank Narrow Kenneth and Alla Toff Renata Jackson Ruth and Doug Nathanson Tracy Becker Construction Virginia C. Jensen Paul and Patricia Nigro Darren, Stefanie, Cece and Harvey and Toni Johnson Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Charlotte Traub James and Jane Joyce NOVUS ACS Dr. Michael and Jack and Evelyn Kane Carol and David Osborn Mrs. Eileen Ufberg Dr. Barbara and Peter and Doris Oswald Dennis and Kate Varley Dr. Stephen Katz Thomas Panko John Anthony Vass, Jr. Gary Kennedy Matthew Pappajohn and Janine and John Vecciarelli Mary Clare Kilcoin Catherine Recker James Villaume Melisa Klausner Michael and Michele Pessina Nelvin and Beverly Vos Pamela and Bambang Mark W. Phillips Clinton Walker Koeshartanto Stephen and Charles and Patricia Walkup Dr. Wesley and Beth Kozinn Marianne T. Phillips Donna and David Wanamaker Kraft Hillman Family Fund Jim and Liz Powers Ward’s Oriental Rug of the Lehigh Valley Dr. and Mrs. George Provost Service & Gallery Community Foundation Randy and Sharon Prymock Mark Wasko Steven and Margaret M. Krawiec Laura Quaglio Stafford Wavrek John Kuchar Lauren Rabin Maryann and Phil Weber Mark and Anne Kuna Jeanette Radosta Andrew and Hannah Weber Ferne and Jack Kushner Joseph Reimels Tom and Debra Weninger Cynthia Lakanal Bruce and Linda Reinhard Jenny Weiss Gerard Lebeda and Liana Reynolds Patricia Welle Ramon Fernandez Joan Roy Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Wentzel Donald and Lois Lipson Fred and Tracey Saab Ann Wertman Nancy Lloyd Kurt Sauer William West Denise and Jim Long Anthony and Shirley Scarantino Dr. Tomas and Richard Lotte Erich and Sherry Schock Mrs. Elaine Whalen Arlene Manguno Jane Schultz Megan and Donald Wieand David Manguno Seidel Cohen Hof & Reid Susan Ellis Wild Mark Manguno Service Electric Cable TV, Inc. Jim and Mary Ellen Wilson Kristin and Gregory Marks Pam and Bill Singer Gail G. Wotring Marilyn and Blake Marles Megan and Ron Skinner Jarrod Yuskauskas and Ulla Martz Milan Slak Vincent Boyle Kevin Massa Bryan and Angie Slappey Zimmerman and Schoen Family Lou and Nancy Mazziotta Pamela Smith Cathy McCullough James and Anne Stachina John McGuinness The Honorable and *IN KIND Grayson and Janet McNair Mrs. Robert Steinberg Karen and Joseph Molinari Stanley and Carol Stephens
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As of September 20th, 2018. Dr. Marc and Aliette Abo The Charles H. Hoch Jim and Connie Newcomb Candida Affa and Kim Danish Foundation Kathleen Oswalt Page Anonymous Chris and Jan Hooker-Haring Don, Diana, Doug and George and Judy Arangio Friends of Dr. Claire Smith Georgie Patt Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Barraco Hornung Lonny and Marylou Pattishall Bella Casa Kitchen and Bath Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Noel and Alice Peters Marc and JoAnn Basist Hunsicker Pegg and John Philapavage Bazella Group Indicon, Inc. Family and Friends of Frank Bielen and Friends of A.J. Irvin Frances F. Phillips Carla Colangelo Bill and Mary Joachim Protect Alarms Friends and Daughters of Peter Jodik Audrey Gardner Racines Dr. Linda Bips Jim and Jacquee Johnson Geraldine Roth Robert and Laura Black Charles and Susan Kalan Dr. Micah Sadigh The Brehm Family David and Sally Keehn Lori Sanders Philip and Julie Breslin The Kilcoin, Basist, Machikas Victoria Sanders Neff Skip Brommer and Ripsom Families William Sanders and Greg Butz Scott and Shirley Kline Jason Sizemore Robert and Maureen Calder Gretchen Klinedinst Furst Roxanne Scheidt Cadden Family Ruth and Hap Klinedinst Lorrie Scherline The Clark Family Rick Klingensmith Erich and Sherry Schock Martin D. Cohen Family Elaine Snyder Knauss and Katie Schwoyer Foundation Wayne E. Snyder, Sr. Jeff Silsbee Maria DeFebo-Edwards Joe and Debi Kochanasz Nancy and Dale Smith Mr. and Mrs. Richard Director Tony Kohl Kathryn Stagl Mark and Patricia Domyan Ferne and Jack Kushner Matthew Stahl and Douglas Dykhouse John F. Kuchar Cassandra Stahl Embassy Bank for the Michelle LaWall Joe and Mary Pat Stark Lehigh Valley Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC Howard and Jill Stevens Dr. Brian Fasolka and Alexander Lisicky Charles and Katherine Stinner Alex Lisicky Pat and Vito Loguidice Friends of Matthew Stitzer Gregg and Cindy Feinberg Jim, Denise and Sawyer Long Dr. Michael and Claude Foreman and Jack and Donna K. McCallum Mrs. Eileen Ufberg Frank Todesco Kristin Wannisky and Sally S. Waterbury Chelsi and Susan Fread Stephen Molloy Carol and Nick Watters The Garden Goddesses Jennifer L. Mann Arthur and Barbara Weinrach Bryan and Debbie Gault Richard and Sandra Manning Joanne F. Wells Dr. Barry and Jeffrey Matzkin Marie Ann Sutera-Wendells and Sharon Lee Glassman Milestone Financial David Wendells Susan M. Glover Associates, LLC Tom and Debra Weninger Michael and Tara Grather Harold and Diana Millman Carol Shiner Wilson and Janet Gross Volunteers for Miss Dee Daniel J. Wilson Jeffrey and Charlotte Gross MKSD architects James and Linda Wimmer John W. and Kathleen E. Hart Joan Miller Moran and Signe and Richard Whitson Martin and Marsha Heimann William J. Fenza David and Maggie Woodward Bev and Bob Hennessy Mary and Dick Morris Maria and Judd Woytek Andrew and Denise Will Morris and Troy Dwyer The Zondag Family Himmelwright Marilyn Musumeci and Stan and Shea Zukowski Jan Grantz
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• 4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem
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