Dreamgirls Is a Beautiful ESCAPE! And, Don’T We Need It? Just Sit Back and Enjoy Every Breath-Taking, Fun Moment

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Oh my, how I adore this show! The music, the costumes, the poignant story – it’s such a remarkable piece of musical theatre. In this crazy, chaotic world of ours, Dreamgirls is a beautiful ESCAPE! And, don’t we need it? Just sit back and enjoy every breath-taking, fun moment.

Speaking of fun, I hope you’ve made plans to join RMTC this summer for TWO larger-than-life mainstage shows at the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater. Fiddler on the Roof is up first in the month of June. There are few shows as perfect in their composition and universal ap- peal than this one. Don’t miss out on the tradition! Then, in July, we’ll dance into the DJD with Disney’s Newsies. This musical mirrors the hit film almost exactly with big dance numbers and power- ful songs as the little guy fights for his place in the world. You’re gonna leave inspired!

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Sebastian V. Addy Spirit of Christmas, to name a few. Her (Ensemble) is a native of print, commercial, and voice-over credits Birmingham. At the age of include Birmingham Post-Herald, Portico Five he knew he wanted to Magazine, B-Metro, Southwest Airlines and dance. Sebastian attended many more! Thanks to my family for their Lawson State Community tireless support! My hubby (Curtis Anthony) College on a full scholarship and my little man Jerrell, you ignite my for the Lawson State Golden Essence heart to explode with the gifts that God Dance Line and has choreographed and has given me. Applause to RMTC and an performed in many events, including The amazing cast! Chocolate Nutcracker, The Black Nativity, and The Miss Black Alabama Beauty Tierney Breedlove pageant. RMTC credits include Mandela, (Ensemble), a bubbly, The Wiz, Sister Act, and The Little Mermaid. charismatic musical theatre/ He now works with inner city youth as a film actress, is a graduate dance teacher at Fairfield High School of Furman University: B.A. Specialand Thanks Magic City Studios. Favorite saying: in Music and Theatre Arts, “Don’t live to die, live to exist.” cum laude; and an Atlantic Acting School alumna (NYC). Most recently, Aidan Alford (Ensemble) she’s performed as Armenia in Midtown is thrilled to be a part of Production’s Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Red Mountain Theatre’s Shayna/Dynamite in Charleston Stage’s Company’s Dreamgirls. Hairspray! She’s so grateful to be returning Some of her favorite past to the RMTC stage, where she was last productions with Red seen as Josephine in Big Fish. Other Mountain Theatre Company include: The favorite credits include: Glinda/Aunt Em Secret Garden as Martha, Band Geeks in The Wiz and Peep-Bo in The Hot Mikado as Laura Jane Kirk, The Little Mermaid as (Glow Lyric Theatre), Glinda/Wicked Witch ensemble, Les Miserables as ensemble, in The Wizard of Oz, and Rachel Isum in 13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffreyas Amy, Play to Win (BCT). and The Sound of Music as Marta Von Trapp. She is a senior at Homewood High Christopher Campbell School and president of the Red Mountain (Marty) is excited to be Theatre Performing Ensemble. She would performing again at RMTC. like to thank her loving parents for their A proud graduate of A.H. support and, of course, her big sister. Parker High School and The University of Alabama, Caprenia Anthony (Deena Chris was always destined Jones) is founder and to entertain. He’s worked with Theatre President of WAVE, Inc., a Downtown, Birmingham Children’s not-for-profit organization Theatre, Sidewalk Film Festival, and RMTC, with a mission to cultivate among others. He is a member of The the talents of youth and New South Softball League and former promote self-esteem through the arts. VP of The Central Alabama Pride Board. Credits include Chicago, The Color Purple, He also works with Birmingham’s SHOUT Dreamgirls, Back to the Dream, and The Film Festival and other nonprofits. Chris is Continued on page 15 Girls’ Performance Costumes Designed By: Vincent Scassellatti and Kenneith Burrell Girls’ Performance Costumes Provided By: The Kansas City Costume Company

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Act 1

I’m Lookin’ for Something – The Stepp Sisters, Marty, and Company Goin’ Downtown – Little Albert & the Tru-Tones Takin’ the Long Way Home – Tiny Joe Dixon Move (You’re Steppin’ on My Heart) – Effie, Deena, and Lorrell Fake Your Way to the Top – Jimmy, Effie, Deena, and Lorrell Cadillac Car – Curtis, Jimmy, C.C., and Marty, Effie, Deena, and Lorrell Cadillac Car (On the Road) – Company Cadillac Car (In the Recording Studio) – Jimmy, Effie, Deena, and Lorrell Cadillac Car (Reprise) – Dave and the Sweethearts Steppin’ to the Bad Side – Curtis, Jimmy, C.C., Wayne, Lorrell, Effie, Deena, and Company Party, Party – Effie, Curtis, Jimmy, Lorrell, and Company I Want You Baby – Jimmy, Effie, Deena, and Lorrell Family – Effie, C.C., Jimmy, Lorrell, Curtis, and Deena Dreamgirls – Deena, Lorrell, and Effie Press Conference – Deena, Curtis and Company Only the Beginning – Curtis and Effie Heavy/Stop Bringing Us Down – Deena, Lorrell, Effie, and Curtis Drivin’ Down the Strip – Jimmy It’s All Over – Effie, Curtis, C.C., Deena, Lorrell, Jimmy, and Michelle And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going – Effie Love Love Me Baby – Deena, Lorrell, and Michelle

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Act 2

I Am Changing – Effie One More Picture Please – Company, Lorrell, Michelle, C.C., and Curtis When I First Saw You – Curtis and Deena Got to Be Good Times – The Five Tuxedos Ain’t No Party – Lorrell and Jimmy I Meant You No Harm – Jimmy Quintet – Lorrell, Deena, C.C., Michelle and Jimmy The Rap – Jimmy Firing of Jimmy – Jimmy, Curtis, Lorrell, and Company I Miss You Old Friend – Les Styles, Marty, C.C., and Effie One Night Only – Effie and Company One Night Only (Disco) – Deena, Lorrell, Michelle, Curtis, and Company I’m Somebody – Deena, Lorrell, and Michelle Chicago – Effie, C.C., Curtis, Deena, and Marty Hard to Say Goodbye, My Love – Deena, Lorrell, and Michelle Dreamgirls (Reprise) – Effie, Deena, Lorrell, and Michelle HOAR CONSTRUCTION IS PROUD TO BE A SEASON SUPPORTER OF

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alabamapower.com ©2017 Alabama Power Company 13 14 Continued pg. 12 PROFILES thrilled to perform with this phenomenal and she’s still looking because she has cast and wishes to thank RTMC, his family, many options and goals. friends, and mentors for the opportunity to further share his talents. Abijah Cunningham Terrance Campbell (Lorrell Robinson) is a wife (Ensemble) is excited to be of eight years to Kenneth finally performin Dreamgirls Cunningham and a mother in this RMTC production. of two: Kaleb (7 yrs. old) and Terrance is a recent graduate Addison (4 yrs. old). Abijah from UAB, where he received has been a featured soloist for GMWA and his B.A in Theatre Performance and B.S in the Birmingham Empowerment “Moving Biology. Credits include: The Wiz (RMTC), 50 Years Forward.” She’s performed with Freedom Riders: A New Musical (New the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and York Musical Theatre Festival), Th’ Burning other credits include The Wiz (Dorothy), (New York Fringe Festival), Buried Child, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Damn Yankees (VST), Boys Next Door Dreamcoat (Narrator), and The Color (Birmingham Park Players), The Producers Purple (Church Lady), to name a few. She (VST), and Urinetown The Musical, to name plans to continue using the gift that God a few. Terrance wants to first give honor has blessed her with, never failing to give to God and his family for all the love and him all glory, praise, and honor that are support in pushing him to always follow his due to him. dreams. Jordan Oliver Graham Michael A. Charles (Dave) is proud to be in (Ensemble) is a native of RMTC’s Dreamgirls. Jordan Birmingham, Alabama, who is a senior at Spain Park got his start performing in High School and has been school shows, productions in the RMTC Conservatory around the Birmingham for eight years. Credits area, and his church. He’s include: The Secret Garden (Dickon), Les been in a host of productions, his favorites Miserables (Youth Ensemble), Little Women include Cats: The Musical, Damn Yankees, (Ensemble), Seussical The Musical Jr. (Cat and Godspell. He’s excited to be a part of In The Hat), Cabaret (Ensemble), and The this production at Red Mountain Theatre Little Mermaid Jr. (Prince Eric), to name a Company and wishes well to everyone few. He expresses his gratitude to everyone who has gotten him this far in his career. at RMTC, especially Keith, for believing in Enjoy the show! him and for letting him live his dream, and also for his parents for supporting his goals Zamiela Cheatam and ambitions. He hopes you enjoy the (Ensemble), nicknamed show! Zee, has been in the RMTC Conservatory as a Spotlight Ashley Guin (Ensemble), for four years and is turning a native of Hoover, she has 16 in September. Her favorite performed with RMTC in role in a play was in The Color The Full Monty, Simple Gifts, Purple, where she understudied for Celie Back to the Dream, Once and Nettie and also played the daughter on This Island, Godspell, and of Sophia and Harpo. She also performed its outreach production of in Music Man Junior (Ethel Toffelmier) and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Other area Cinderella Jr. (Narrator #3). When Zamiela performances include Little Shop of Horrors gets older, she’d like to be an architect, a and Parade (Magic City Actors Theatre), Broadway performer, a music recorder, Time Takers (Birmingham Children’s and a music supervisor. The sky is the limit, Theatre), and Ragtime (University of

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Alabama). She also tours internationally as (featured sideline player), KNOWBull (writer, a professional back-up singer. After several co-director). Brandon is humbled to “BE” years in Los Angeles, CA, Ashley currently in this production and work with RMTC, the resides in the Birmingham area with her two cast, and the crew. He is grateful to God for sons, Jonathan David (4) and Gabriel Lynn his wife, daughter, family, friends, supporters, (2). and the wonderful blessings that have been afforded to him! www.justbeingbam.com Jeremy Jefferson (Ensemble) is a native of Birmingham, Henry C. Mims (Tiny Joe and has been performing Dixon, Dwight, Frank) is a since he was young. He made native of Birmingham, where his debut in the Birmingham he graduated from Ramsay theatre scene in 2008 in A High School before attending Glimpse of the 8th Wonder the University of Alabama and It Takes Two Baby. In 2012, Jeremy was (Management Information diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, but by the Systems). After working in classic piano grace of God was healed and came back under the direction of Joe Jenkins, Henry to the theatre. Credits include Jesus Christ attended Birmingham-Southern College, Superstar, Annie (Drake), The Producers, where he continued this concentration It Ain’t Nothin But The Blues, and Dracula under the instruction of Constance (Harker) at VST. He is delighted to have been Moore. Henry is extremely grateful for the cast in Dreamgirls and work with RMTC for opportunity to work with RMTC again for the the first time. production of Dreamgirls. He is thankful to God, his amazing wife, family, and friends Shronda Major (Michelle) is for their continued encouragement and a native of Birmingham. She support. received her B.A. in Theatre Arts from Alabama State Makella Moore (Ensemble) University. Credits include: is a native of Demopolis, Al, Birmingham Children’s and the daughter of Wanda Theatre’s George Washington and the late Dennis Garner. Carver; Aldridge Theatre Company’s For She attended Alabama A&M Colored Girls (Lady in Yellow); RMTC’s University (music business) Barnstormer (Bessie Coleman), The Color and earned her master’s Purple (Squeak), and The Wiz; and Virginia in music education from Alabama Samford City Equity’s Ruined (Josephine) State University. She’s taught band with and Jesus Christ Superstar (Ensemble and Birmingham City Schools for 12 years, Beggar Woman). She thanks God for the and Humanities, Music Appreciation and opportunity to work with a wonderful Music Theory as an adjunct instructor at director, cast, and crew. She sends love to Lawson State Community College for nine her beautiful daughter Madison Major, who years. Credits include: The Motown Story inspires her to keep pushing and to her (The Marvelettes), Respect-A Tribute to friends and family for their support. Aretha Franklin, Dreamgirls (Ensemble and Lorrell), Barnstormer, For Colored Girls (Lady Brandon A. McCall (C. C. Orange), and He’s Not the Man I Married White), a Birmingham native, (Angela), to name a few. is an actor and vocalist. He received his BA in Theatre Brodrick Santeze Ryans from Alabama State University (Ensemble) is a Tuscaloosa and debuted at B Street native, and alumnus from Theatre in Sacramento, California, before The University of Mobile. He is returning home to perform with RMTC. currently living and working Credits include: Band Geeks (Jake), Sister in Tuscaloosa at The University Act (Sweaty Eddie), and Disney’s The Little of Alabama’s School of Mermaid (Sebastian). Film: Woodlawn Social Work as the operations coordinator.

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INDIVIDUAL DONORS The Dress Circle Society supports RMTC’s mission through individual philanthropy and volunteerism. The commitment of these donors makes RMTC’s work possible, and we are incredibly grateful for their generosity. This listing is current for the 2016 – 2017 season as of April 25, 2017 dress circle society Presidents Circle Janice & Dr. Selwyn Vickers David Smitherman Alison & Jim Gorrie Shellie & Darrell Vines Karen & Frank Sottosanti Kathryn & Raymond Harbert Amanda & Tim Vaughan Carolyn King Estate Proscenium Circle Norma & Macky Warren Susan & Dowd Ritter Judy & Hal Abroms Jennifer Wolfe & Carlos Gaitan Jennifer & Mark Styslinger Dr. & Mrs. Wright Bates Rusty & Mary Yeager Mary Kathryn & Jack Bryant Producers Circle Nanci & Steve Chazen Footlights Derry & Peter Bunting Tracy & Al Cohn Anonymous Donor, in memory of Nancy & Rob Burton Denise & William Dow Carolyn King Lyndra & Bill Daniel Aubrey & Jeanne Garrison Denise & Herbert Browder* Kim Morgan & Corbin Day Nancy & Glenn Goedecke John & Jean Oliver Gillian & Mike Goodrich Maple + Gin Paper Co. Lynette & Mark Scruggs Laura Flippin & Chris Terrell Jane S. Webb Directors Circle Drs. Rupa & Dave Kitchens Gail & Jeffrey Bayer Annette & Tom McLeod Star Quality Circle Barbara Brewster Lisa & Charlie Miller Beth & Charles W. Allen Maggie & Will Brooke Cele & Allen Montgomery Douglas Bullock Steve Callaway & Keith Pennington, Kam & Joe Patton Carol W. Butler addt’l gift in memory of Carolyn King Susan & Lee Reeves* Allison & Sándor Cheka Jane Comer Karen & Alan Register Nancy Kane Curreri & Stephen Kathryn & Doug Eckert David Riley & Martha Echols Curreri, in memory of Carolyn King Betsy Faucette Leigh Robinson Ron Cromwell* Carlo & Dianne Joseph Drs. David & Linda Schultz Cindy & Tim Harper Sheryl & Jon Kimerling John & Deborah Sellers Andrew Duxbury & Tommy Patty McDonald Lora & Bill Terry Thompson Ginger & Lane Milam Karen & Tommy Tynes Teri & Geoff Hamilton Gloria Narramore Moody Cheryl & Sam Upchurch Jennifer & Kevin Jaquess Dianne & Bill Mooney Leslyn Davie Weathers, in honor of David Loper & Tom Barnett, addt’l Susan & David Silverstein Sallye Davie gift in memory of Carolyn King Shannon Smith Diane & John North Carole & Jim Waitzman Ensemble Circle Meg & Bill North Nancy & Alan Watson Roberta & Jim Atkinson Karen & Joel Piassick Judy Wilson, addt’l gift in memory of Harry H. Bayer Beth & George Smokey, in honor of Carolyn King Janet Lucas Beck & Cary Beck Asher Smokey Bebe & Charlie Bugg Anna M. & Douglass J. Thompson Founders Circle Ansley & Mike Cooley Louise & John Beard Mary Kathryn & Jim Emison Action Circle Tracey & Richard Bielen, in memory Andrea Nunes & Andre Ferreira Terri & Kevin Borie, in memory of of Carolyn King Julie & Greg Foster Carolyn King Melanie & Danny Bowers Lisa & Rad Gaines David Brown Nan Broughton Monica & Jeff Graveline Paige & Todd Chambers Leigh & Bobby Collier Christy & Eric Johnson Torrey & Armand DeKeyser Keith Cromwell & Terry Ring*, addt’l Amy & John Johnstone Erin & Dr. Michael Ellerbusch gift in memory of Carolyn King Janet & Paul Kavinoky Stan & Sherrie Forehand The Drummond Family Sara & Kyle Kinney Lynn & Tony Giles Mary Anne & Michael J. Freeman Dr. & Mrs. Wade Lamberth Kris & Todd Glassford Phyllis & David Hall Lois & Barry Luther Kirk Griffin Robert Hill & Stephen Dickerson Katie Bee & Seton Marshall Linda & Mike Griggs Nyya & John Hudson Danielle & Phillip Morgan Christine & Bill House Angie Proctor Hyde & Kirk Hyde Barbara & David Oberman Stephanie & Steve Hunt Lynn & Benny LaRussa Robert Raiford & Zane Rhoades Martha & Chervis Isom Karen & Mike Luce Ann & Paul Rich Dr. & Mrs. Mark Janich Phyllis & Charles McCrary Dr. & Mrs. Randall Richardson Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lewandowski Betty & John McMahon Bee & Ed Robinson Maria & Coke Matthews III, in Carolanne & Johnny Roberts Keelie & Scott Segars memory of Carolyn King Jean Shanks Linda & Steve Sewell Carol Medders Sharon & Bob Suellentrop Fonda & Ken Shaia Eden Moody Sara & Logan Taylor Sharon & J.L Shaia Mary & Patrick Morrissey Susan & Hugh Thomas Dora & Sanjay Singh Jay & Melissa Price Emily & Sean Vanlandingham Dr. Chandler & Jane Paris Smith Mark & Tara Robertson Jeanne & Mabry Rogers Shea Richardson Pitts Della Lynam Francis & Margaret Rushton Russ & Cheryl Ponder Anne S. 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Ajluni Alice & George Singleton Nancy Borkowski Judy & Bill Baker Farley Snow Mary & David Bradley Martha & Bob Black Sandra & Baynard Starr Lynn & Harriette Brandon Marcus Brittain Leonard Suelter Mike & Jennifer Bratton Marvin & Diane Broome Cheryl & Gale Temple Kay & Paul Brooks Don & Maureen Brown Patricia Thomas Shirley & Bob Brown Judy H. Brown Jo Veal Turner Danny & Shannon Burns Patrick & Amy Burch Johnnie & Rich Venglik Larry Butler Celeste Burnum* Liz & Tom Warren Tracey & Dennis Cameron Pat & Joe Campbell *Denotes contribution to the Julie & Glenn Corley Beatty & P.A. Carmichael Kate & John Cotton, in memory of Valerie Caterinicchia James Hatcher Founder’s Fund Carolyn King Stelita & Leitha Cheatam Katherine & James Courtland Martha Chitwood Kathy & Cary Cowart Gina & Paul Cole Denise Cypress Betsy & Joe Cooper Athena & David David Robert Barnes & James Craft Kathryn DeCola & Marie Krchak Pamela S. Crider Susan & Al Desforges Diana & Hugh Davis Lindsey & David Diaz Joy Dearing John & Susan Edwards Dana Ellis Lisa & Alan Engel Margaret & Charles Farrell Mary Guerry-Force & Richard Marella Fedyk Force Elizabeth Fox Margaret & Jamey Fox Shirley Gibson Tanya Ott-Fulmore & Jason Fulmore Carol & Max Godsey Jo Anne Funk* Marie Graves Ramona & Andy Graffeo Susan & Jim Groves Lyn & Ray Grant Jeanie Gunderson Travis & Sarah Grappo Virginia & Boyce Guthrie Debra & Steven Hanks Nancy & Larry Harper Diane & Jim Jenkins Rona Harper Hettie & Bill Johnson Fay Hart Barbara & Carlton Kelley Jan & Bob Henger Chad & Catherine Kelley Paul & Cyndi Hodges Susan & Barry Koretzky Heather & Jeffrey Holmes Carolyn & Frank Lankford Hugh Don Hull Donna K. Martin Kayla Jenkins & Stewart Wooten Mary Lou & Milton McKissock Linda Kicker Marilyn Nash Jane Killian Pamela E. Paustian Beverly & Larry Krannich Janet Perry Carol & Roy Leeth It is incredibly important to us that this list is accurate. 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RMTC is continually expanding our reach and impact in the Birmingham community – and even the state of Alabama. But, this growth must be fueled with fiscal stability and long-term sustainability. To that end, RMTC has established a planned giving initiative named for an incredible woman, Carolyn King, who gave generously to RMTC during her lifetime and also planned for those gifts to continue past her time on earth. She was a blessing to so many and now serves as a shining example of dedication to the generations to come.

The Society that bears her name is comprised of those who have included RMTC in a will retirement plan, charitable lead trust, charitable remainder trust, or life insurance policy that contributes to RMTC upon their passing.

Won’t you join these donors in planning now for RMTC’s vital work into the future? Contact RMTC’s development office for more information. If you have made those plans, please let us know. We’d be grateful to include you in the Society!

Carolyn King Legacy Society: Phyllis & David Hall Dianne & Carlo Joseph Robert Raiford & Zane Rhoades Deborah & John Sellers Alan Watson

30 PROFILES Some of his past theatre credits include: Savannah Weidman “Carmen Ghia” in The Producers (Theatre (Ensemble) is absolutely Tuscaloosa), The Wiz (Red Mountain thrilled to return to the RMTC Theatre Company), “Scrooge” in A 1940’s stage! After growing up in Radio Christmas Carol (University of the RMTC Conservatory, Mobile), and “Major Metcalf” in Mousetrap Savannah graduated (University of Mobile). He is excited to be from Birmingham-Southern back with my Red Mountain friends, and College in 2016 with a BA in Musical hopes that you all enjoy the show. Thank Theatre. Favorite collegiate credits: Green you for supporting the arts. Day’s American Idiot (Whatsername), Company (Marta), and Godspell (O’ Bless the Lord). Since graduating, she’s Christi D. Toyer (Ensemble) had the pleasure to perform in the is extremely excited about Virginia Samford Theatre’s Spamalot! performing in Dreamgirls for and A Christmas Story: The Musical. the second time with RMTC. Savannah would like to thank her Christi is no stranger to the incredibly supportive family and friends, stage, although she took a the wonderful theatre faculty at BSC, and five year main stage hiatus to expand her everyone at RMTC who helped her grow family. Christi has been seen on stages up in the fantastic theatre world! from Albuquerque, NM, to St. Louis, MO. Her stage credits consist of RMTC: Hairspray, Cameron White (James Alabama 13 Ghosts and Jeffrey, and The “Thunder” Early), a native of Odd Couple. She’s performed at the Birmingham, AL, is humbled Birmingham Children’s Theater Company to be back on stage in Pinocchio, Tuxedo Junction, and The with RMTC In an encore Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Christi performance of Dreamgirls. would like to dedicate her performance Credits include: Terrific to her children India-Rayne and Isaiah. New Theatre’s Crowns and RMTC’s The Dream big! Green Book (Keith Chenault), Once On This Island (Agwe), Barnstormer (Colonel *Cecil Washington Jr. Julian), and The Color Purple (Harpo), AEA, (Curtis Taylor, Jr.) of to name a few. In 2010, he presented Birmingham, AL, received a one-man show, A Glimpse of the 8th his B.A. in Theatre Arts from Wonder. Cameron is a theatre Instructor Alabama State University in Birmingham City Schools and serves in and a certificate in film and music ministry at Mt. Canaan. Cameron television from The New York would like to express sincere gratitude school of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. to his family, friends & organizations for Recent credits: Les Miserables (Marius support. Pontmercy), Memphis the Musical (Delray Jones), and The Sam Cooke Story (Sam Michael Williams (Assistant Cooke), to name a few. Coming soon: Choreographer/Dance Sunday in the Park with George (George) Captain Ensemble) is thrilled at the Zach Theatre in Austin, TX. He would to be back on stage this like to thank my family and friends for spring at RMTC. Favorite their huge support, and God for my gifts to credits: Sister Act (Pablo), share with the world. The Little Mermaid (Flotsam), Legally Blonde (Nikos/Padamadan), and The Color Purple (Ensemble). Thanks to *The Actor appears, through the Henry and everyone at RMTC. courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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Tracy Winborn Parham Grey, Brigadoon, and the European tour (Effie White) is a graduate of West Side Story. Regionally, he was seen of Huffman High School class in productions of Guys and Dolls, Fiddler of 2000. She is a member of on the Roof, Goodsports, The Wizard of Oz, The Harvest Place Christian and Oliver! Church, where she’s part of the choir “One Sound” Byron Thomas (Music Director) has and worship leader. She is the mother of dedicated his life and love to the practice four children and the wife of Curtis Lee and performance of music, earning Parham III. She made her debut in 2016 as his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Grandma Vi in When the Devil Creeps In Performance from Stillman College in 2004. and is looking forward to future endeavors. During his time at Stillman College he was Favorite quote: “I’ve learned that people a member, student accompanist, and staff will forget what you said, people will forget accompanist of the Stallman College Choir what you did, but people will never forget under the direction of Phillip T. Westgate. how you made them feel.” In February of 1998 he performed with the Booker T. Washington’s C’est Jazz Choir Henry Scott (Director) is thrilled to be in at Carnegie Hall. In 2000 and 2001 Byron Birmingham once again and working with performed on Pianist at Work with Amanda Red Mountain Theatre Company. Henry Penick. January of 2002, he performed directed the RMTC productions of Big Fish, with Theatre Tuscaloosa in their production Les Miserables, Shout!, choreographed 13, of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill. In and created the soundscape for The MLK January of 2004, 2005, and 2006 he was Project. His work for Summerfest includes the guest gospel clinician at the National the direction and choreography of Black Student Leadership Development Godspell and the choreography of Peter Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. Music Pan. With Birmingham Children’s Theatre, Credits include: Smoky Joe’s Café (2005), Henry directed Peter and the Wolf and Jesus Christ Superstar (2007), Sophisticated choreographed Snowgirl. Henry spent Ladies (2011), and Crowns (2013). His the last 14 years in the field of education: extraordinary talents have even taken eight years in the Department of Theatre him overseas to Edinburgh, Scotland and Performance Studies at Kennesaw to perform for the Scottish Parliament’s State University and six years at Woodward Festival of Politics with Dr. Tommie Steward Academy in Atlanta, Ga., four of which he in their production of Remembering spent as Director of the Theatre Program. Slavery. Currently, he is the Minister of Music He was also on the theatre faculty of the at Bethel Baptist Church of Pratt City and Georgia Governor’s Honors Program for president of Morfingarz Music. two summers. Henry’s directorial and choreographic Kim Davenport (Production Stage work has been seen on the stages of the Manager) has stage managed over 50 Alliance Theatre, 7 Stages, Coconut Grove productions in her tenure at Red Mountain Playhouse, Northshore Music Theatre, Cher- Theatre Company. Favorites include: Les ry County Playhouse, Good Speed Opera Miserables, Mary Poppins, Chicago, and at Chester, Cincinnati Conservatory of Mu- Batboy. Kim also directs and designs props. sic, Webster University, Birmingham South- She has a beautiful daughter and puppy, ern College, and Kennesaw State University. along with a wonderful husband. As a performer, Henry was seen on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Miss Brad Cozby (Resident Lighting Designer) America Pageant, and Loving. He also has been a lighting/scenic designer and appeared in the Pre-Broadway tour and technical director for the last 12 years. He Broadway production of Grease as a cast has worked across the United States as well member and as the first cover for Danny as a short stint in Hong Kong. He has an Zuko, Kenicke, and Vince Fontaine. National M.F.A. in Lighting Design from University of tours include Bye. Bye. Birdie starring South Carolina and a B.A. in Theatre from Tommy Tune and Ann Reinking, Joseph Grand Canyon University. Some of his … Dreamcoat, George M! starring Joel notable designs include The Little Mermaid, 33 Continued on page 34 A Streetcar Named Desire, Macbeth, Stars Danielle Warren (Prop Master/ Deck in the Morning Sky, and Bloody, Bloody, Manager) Danielle graduated from the Andrew Jackson. University of Montevallo with a degree in Theatre. While at UM, she worked as Stephen Fister (Technical Director and props master on shows such as The Rocky Resident Scenic Designer) is originally Horror Show, Cabaret, and High Fidelity: from St. Louis, Missouri. Stephen has been The Musical. She is active with Montevallo working in theatre since his freshman year Main Street Players where she is also a of high school. He began his professional board member. Danielle worked as props career at Southeast Missouri State master on the web series Bug Spoon and University, where he worked on a BFA in just recently on the film I Can’t Breathe. Design/Tech and Acting/Directing with a musical theatre emphasis. After moving to Heather Hood (Head Wardrobe) Birmingham in fall of 2009, Stephen initially Heather’s mother was a beautiful joined the RMTC team as an over hire seamstress but died when she was very painter in the summer of 2010. young. Heather’s bedroom was her sewing room, so at night, she taught herself how Amy Rankin (Resident Costume to use her sewing machine. She continued Designer). I started sewing at an early to sew and accidentally ended up with a age because everything I bought I had to degree in Costume Design and Clothing, alter. While climbing the corporate ladder, Textiles and Design. After taking a break I continued to design and sell clothing from theatre, moving to the beach, and jewelry. I was offered a job to tour opening several stores, Heather moved to with an R&B artist, which led to 20+ years Birmingham and eventually landed in the working in Wardrobe, touring the United costume shop at Red Mountain Theatre States and internationally. It afforded Company. So, here she is sewing again. me the opportunity to visit some great places and work with some awesome Tommy Thompson (Wig Master) is proud talent. In 2007, wanting to come off the to be the Wig Master/Hair and Make- road, I took on the challenge to costume up designer for Red Mountain Theatre Beauty and the Beast for RMTC. Over the Company. He began designing for RMTC ensuing years, I have cultivated my talents in the spring of 2014 with La Cage aux to evolve into the RMTC Resident Costume Folles. Other credit include Les Miserables, Designer. Miss Vulcan 1939, Young Frankenstein, The Wiz, Mary Poppins, The Secret Garden, Patrick MacDonald (Resident Sound Sister Act, and The Little Mermaid. He also Designer/Engineer) is thrilled to be works with the young actors in the RMTC joining the team at Red Mountain Theatre Conservatory in the use of wigs and make Company! Patrick previously worked –up as they develop their craft. When as the Sound Designer & Supervisor at he is not working on a Red Mountain the Adirondack Theatre Festival and the Theatre Company show, Mr. Thompson Sound Technician/A2 at Porthouse Theatre. is the Company Manager at Opera He recently graduated from Western Birmingham. Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and a minor in Performing Arts Administration. While at WKU, Patrick served as Sound Designer/Engineer, House Manager, Event Coordinator, Master Electrician, and Projection Designer. Favorite design credits include: A Comedy of Manors, Home, Everything In It’s Place: The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers, and The Hatmaker’s Wife.

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Production Staff

Phil Richardson Production Manager Stephen Fister Technical Director Amy Rankin Resident Costume Designer Founders Circle Heather Hood Wardrobe Supervisor Katie Holmes Music Supervisor/Conservatory Manager Anderson Growth Partners James Gibbs Resident Stage Manager/ Prop Master BBVA Compass Balch & Bingham, LLP Brad Cozby Resident Lighting Designer Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Patrick MacDonald Resident Sound Designer/Engineer CSX Corporation EBSCO The Huisking Foundation Administration Independent Presbyterian Church Foundation Mercedes Benz U.S. International Keith Cromwell Executive Director Pleiad Foundation Jennifer Jaquess Managing Director Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust Drew Francis Director of Marketing The Roberts Organization Neal Morgan Chief Financial Officer Theater League Sharon Suellentrop Finance Manager Thompson Tractor Co. Foundation Tractor and Equipment Co. Carrie Thomas Company Manager UAB & UAB’s Alys Stephens Center John Dorsett Director of Venue and Patron Services Warren Averett Stephie Deitz-Likis Patron Services Coordinator Whitney Bonham Development Assistant Proscenium Circle Bradford Forehand Director of Education

American Family Care Bressler Amery & Ross Coca-Cola UNITED Drummond Company Joe Piper, Inc. Maple + Gin Paper Co. Maynard Cooper & Gale PC New Capital Partners PricewaterhouseCoopers Publix Super Market Charities “Support the Arts” License Tag Fund Vulcan Value Partners, LLC White Arnold & Dowd PC

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