SEASON 39
A VIRTUALLY STREAMED MUSICAL PRODUCTION
Directed By: Derek M. Hamblin APRIL 16-18 & 22-25, 2021
Stagecompany.org Facebook.com/stageco The Stage Company Presents
The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein Music By Lyrics By Richard Rodgers Oscar Hammerstein II Concept By: Jeffrey B. Moss
Derek M. Hamblin: Director & Music Director
CAST Nellie: Melody Ossi
Anna: Lauren Arnett
Billy: Travis Westbrook
Julie: Victoria Shore
Will: Mitchell Brandon
PRODUCTION STAFF Jeff Keasler-Bird: Stage Manager Brandyn McGhee: Technical Director, Lighting & Sound Design Derek M. Hamblin: Musical Orchestrations Brandyn McGhee: Set Design Jeff Keasler-Bird Light Board Operator Brandyn McGhee: Video Filmography & Editor River Costin: On-stage “Pianist”
Some Enchanted Evening—The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT ONE ACT TWO
Opening Entr'acte
The Surrey With The Fringe On Act II Opening Medley Top Twin Soliloquies
It Might As Well Be Spring This Nearly Was Mine Out of My Dreams There is Nothing Like A Dame Don’t Marry Me The Gentlemen Is A Dope Love, Look Away I Have Dreamed A Puzzlement “Grand Night” Agitato A Cockeyed Optimist A Wonderful Guy Soliloquy
Hello, Young Lovers Sixteen Going on Seventeen
If I Loved You Younger Than Springtime I’m Gonna Wash That Man Something Wonderful Right Out-A My Hair A Fellow Needs A Girl Closing Medley
I Cain’t Say No Some Enchanted Evening
Maria
In My Own Little Corner
A Bell Is No Bell
Shall We Dance?/Act One Finale Derek M. Hamblin (Director/Music Director) Derek received his B.A. in Vocal Perfor- mance from Berea College in Berea, KY, and completed his Masters in Music (Music Theatre/Opera Performance) at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Derek resides in the Southern Illinois area working freelance and professionally in the performing arts. He also teaches voice, piano, audition prep, and instrumental lessons in his private studio. www.d4gtheatricals.weebly.com. He is currently the Director of Music at First Christian Church of Carbon- dale and is the Administrative Assistant for the Marion Cultural & Civic Center, where he manages all office and box office functions. Hamblin has worked professionally in regional theatre as an actor, music director, musician, conductor, and casting director. (Lincoln Amphitheatre/Jenny Wiley Theatre/McLeod Summer Playhouse).
Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II Composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist-dramatist Oscar Hammerstein II were an influential and innovative American musical theatre writing team. They created a string of award- winning Broadway musicals throughout the 1940s and 1950s, initiating what is considered the "golden age" of musical theatre. Among the many accolades their shows (and film versions) garnered were thirty-four Tony Awards, fifteen Academy Awards, two Pulitzer Prizes (for Oklahoma!, 1944, and South Pacific, 1950) and two Grammy Awards. Their musical theatre writing partnership has been called the great- est of the 20th century. Jeff Keasler-Bird (Stage Manager) After almost a year off with no theatre Jeff is ecstatic to be back helping to bring art to Southern Illinois in a safe way. Since moving to the area in 2008 he has been heavily involved in the theatre community, working with a number of different groups over the years. Some previous stage managing credits include Matilda, A Chorus Line, Aida, RENT, Cinderella, Les Miserables, and Chicago. He currently sits on the Stage Company’s executive council as secretary.
Brandyn McGhee (Technical Director) Brandyn is thrilled to be back and working on a theatrical production after nearly a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to working with The Stage Company, where he serves as the Vice President for Productions, Brandyn also works at John A. Logan College where he has been employed as the full-time Technical Director of the O’Neil Auditorium for over 12 years. Brandyn has enjoyed working with the entire production staff and cast of Some Enchanted Evening and hopes you enjoy the show!
Victoria Sylvania Shore Victoria, the daughter of Jeff and Elizabeth Shore, is an 18 year-old senior at Marion High School. She is a Co Captain of the IDTA State Champion in Kick, MHS Varsi- ty Dance Team; Editor for The Student newspaper, Vice President of MHS FBLA, Model UN Varsity Delegate, and is a Senior member of Girl Scout Troop #8869. She is currently Miss Illinois’ Outstanding Teen 2020. She was selected for ILMEA District 6 Jazz and Senior Cho- rus. She was also selected for the ALL State Chorus. Past credits include Ramona in Henry and Ramona (Paradise Alley, 2011); Royal Princess in G2K The King and I (MJHS 2013), Lily St. Regis in Annie, Jr (MJHS 2015), Cinderella in Into the Woods, Jr. (MJHS 2016), Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Jr. (MJHS 2017), Flapper Girl in The Addams Family (MHS 2018), Tanya Cresham-Leigh in Mamma Mia (MHS 2019),and Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes (MHS 2020. Melody Ossi Melody is a native of Harrisburg, Illinois. She received her Bachelor of Music Degree from Webster Universi- ty in St. Louis and continued her studies in a graduate degree program at the St. Louis Conservatory of Mu- sic, where she was awarded the prestigious Helen Traubel Scholarship. She was a New England Finalist in the National Metropolitan Opera auditions and the recipient of a coveted Tanglewood Fellowship. She has enjoyed a long career in music, singing roles with Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Opera Company of Boston, Opera Tampa, New Century Opera and South Florida Lyric Opera, where she took on the role of Music Director as well. She has appeared as soloist with several orchestras, including the Bach Society of St. Louis, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the New Jersey Pops Orchestra. She is currently the Music Di- rector at the First United Methodist Church. She enjoys volunteering her time to help students prepare for middle school, high school and summer musical productions in the area and maintains a full studio of private voice and piano students. Travis Westbrook Travis is a native of Southern Illinois and graduate from SIUC in theater and music studies. He has performed on both coasts in different venues. Favorite roles include Billy Bigelow in Carousel, Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, Tarzan in Disney's Tarzan, and Sparky in The Stage Company's pro- duction of Forever Plaid. Mitchell Brandon Mitchell, a senior at Herrin High School, is very excit- ed to be joining the Stage Company for the first time. He would like to thank his family and friends for support and the Stage Company of Carbondale for the opportunity. Mitchell’s favorite roles include Archie in 13 The Musical, Sitting Bull in Annie Get Your Gun and The Big Bad Wolf in Into The Woods Jr. Other show credits include The Little Mermaid, Once Upon A Mattress, The Clumsy Custard Horror Show, and The Suessodyssey. Lauren Arnett Lauren Arnett, is so excited to have the opportunity to return to the stage in “Some Enchanted Evening.” During the day Lauren is the director of Carterville’s Jr. High and High School Choral Programs, High School Theatre, and Dual Credit Music Appreciation Course in conjunction with John A. Logan College. Arnett received her Bachelor’s of Music in Vocal Per- formance from Murray State University. She holds a Master of Music in Opera and Music Theater from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. While at SIU she starred in many McLeod Theater productions including Josephine in H.M.S. Pinafore; Lady Larken in Once Upon A Mattress; Featured Solo Lead in Starting Here, Starting Now, and Magda in Menotti’s The Consul. Locally, Lauren has been the music director for Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy as well as Artstarts children’s musical theatre camps. One of her favorite things of all time is training up young performers and helping them find their voices. Lauren would like to thank Derek for the opportunity to per- form and the cast and tech team for making this such a fulfilling experience. Lauren’s most prized role is alongside her leading man, Nathan, as mom to Grace, Lily, and Rose. “Thank you for encouraging me to step out. I love you most!”
Thanks to all of you for your support! The Stage Company receives financial support from membership dues, ticket sales, program ads, private donations, and state and regional grants. This is a list of our 2019-2020 private donors. Go to stagecompany.org for more information. ANGELS ($1,000+) Greg Kupiec PATRONS ($500-$999) Mary Mantovani Linda North Glenn & Jo Poshard Robin Russell & Howard Saver BENEFACTORS ($250-$499) Carol Burns & Steven Kraft Lawrence & Maureen Dennis Herb & Carolyn Donow Andrew & Janet Earnest Marvin & Marion Kleinau Christian & Carolyn Moe SPONSORS ($100-$249) Jean Amble Darlene Hornbostel Jacquie Betz Lane & Joe Hudgins Ken Collins Pamela Jacobini Lilly Crane Perry Knop & Sheila Simon Pat Cuendet Gilbert & Jean Kroening Peg & Steve Falcone Jim & Sandy Lambert Linda Benz & Sam Foskey Grover Leech & Tracy Prosser Ann, Joe & Katie Garrett Larry & Sharon Meyer Donald Monty & Anne Gaylord Brenda Myers Frances Gilman Perry & Susan Patterson Orville & Lena Hake Connie Payne Mike Hanes Betty & Roland Person Christine Heins Jodie & Tony Salazar Jo Ann Hensley Thomas & Elizabeth Schill Terry & Mary Beth Hileman Barbara Schwartz Craig & Jan Hinde Sharon Smaga & Steve Mueller John & Carolyn Hooker Woodmen Life Chapter 50 Sponsors continued...
CONTRIBUTORS (UP TO $99) Sarah Alley Kristy McClurken Sydney Ambos Brandyn McGhee Jeff Keasler-Bird Susan McLernon Tricia Beth Burns Elizabeth Ann Osinga Terry Clark Pagliai’s Pizza Henry & Judy Dillinger Ryan Patrick Kristin Doty Elyse Pineau Ruth Dougherty Jen Salamone Peg Falcone Andy Talmadge Douglas & Teresa Fix Elise Wheaton Jason Hedrick Gail & Linda White Cynthia Massie Gordon & Carol White COMING THIS SUMMER!
Directed By: M.K. Hughes
July 9-11; 15-18, 2021
Auditions: May 24 & 25, 2021 Contact Director M.K. Hughes at [email protected] for more info.