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Pub/s: Encore Due: 10-10-14 PROOF# ___2__ Art Director ______Acct Supv ______Trim: 8.375”w x 10.875”h Live: 7.375”w x 9.875”h Bleed: 8.625”w x 11.125”h Epro ______Copywriter ______Jim ______Prod Mgmt ______Acct Mgmt ______Mike ______Color: CMYK Laser%: 100% Author: TH NEW PROOF APPROVED PDF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wanda J. Herndon Chairman Stephen P. Reynolds President Sterling Wilson Treasurer THE TH Margaret C. Inouye 5 Secretary AVENUE THEATRE Barbara L. Crowe • The is one of the country’s leading musical theater companies. Immediate Past Chairman Our mission is to advance and preserve America’s great indigenous art form – The Musical. Kenny Alhadeff Ann Ardizzone Clodagh Ash • We are nationally renowned for our production and development of new musicals. Les Biller Since 2001, The 5th has premiered 16 new works, of which have subsequently Robert R. Braun, Jr. opened . They include Disney’s , First Date, A Christmas Story, Margaret Clapp Scandalous, Shrek, , The Wedding Singer, and Best Musical Larry Estrada Tony Award-winners, and . Maria P. Ferrer Gary J. Fuller • We are equally acclaimed for our vibrant new productions of musicals from the “Golden Age of Broadway” and contemporary classics. These signature revivals Cyrus Habib enthrall fans of these enduring works and introduce these great shows to new Christopher Heman Randy Hodgins generations of musical theater lovers. Richard Kagan SaSa Kirkpatrick • The 5th is committed to achieving the highest standards of artistic excellence by William W. Krippaehne Jr. employing world-class performers and creative artists, utilizing full live orchestras, John Oppenheimer and staging exceptional and imaginative productions. The 5th places a special Llewelyn G. Pritchard emphasis on employing our amazing community of Puget Sound-based artists and Gordon Prouty technicians. David Quinn Ann Ramsay-Jenkins • Our celebrated educational programs serve more than 74,000 young people each Norman B. Rice Robert A. Sexton year through a host of projects including our Adventure Musical Theater Touring Elliot Silvers Company, The 5th Avenue Awards, and the unique Rising Star Project. For adults, Kirk A. Soderquist we offer free-to-the-public events such as the popular Spotlight Night series and pre- Heather Sullivan McKay performance Show Talks with Albert Evans. Bonnie Towne Eric Trott • We are the largest arts employer in the Pacific Northwest with more than 800 Tom Walsh actors, singers, dancers, musicians, creative artists, theatrical technicians and arts Tracy Wellens professionals working for us each season. Kenneth Willman

PAST CHAIRMEN • As a non-profit theater company supported by the community, we enjoy the OF THE BOARD patronage of more than 25,000 season subscribers (one of the largest theater Barbara L. Crowe (2011-2013) subscriptions in America). More than 300,000 audience members attend our Robert A. Sexton (2009-2011) performances each year. Norman B. Rice (2007-2009) Kenny Alhadeff (2004-2007) William W. Krippaehne Jr. (2002-2004) OUR HISTORIC THEATER Bruce M. Pym (2000-2002) A beautiful Seattle landmark, The 5th Avenue Theatre’s breathtaking design was John F. Behnke (1998-2000) Faye Sarkowsky (1996-98) inspired by ancient Imperial China’s most stunning architectural achievements, Donald J. Covey (1994-96) including the magnificent . Built in 1926 for vaudeville and silent Kenneth L. Hatch (1992-94) pictures, The 5th Avenue Theatre reigned for decades as Seattle’s favorite movie John D. Mangels (1990-92) palace. In 1979, 43 companies and community leaders formed the non-profit 5th Stanley M. Little, Jr. (1986-88) Robert F. Buck (1988-90) Avenue Theatre Association. Their goal was to restore the theater to its original R. Milton Trafton (1983-86) splendor. The 5th Avenue Theatre re-opened in 1980 as Seattle’s premier home for W.J. Pennington (1981-83) musical theater. D.E. (Ned) Skinner (1979-81) Founding Managing Director The 5th Avenue Theatre gratefully acknowledges our 43 original founders and sponsors. Marilynn Sheldon Please visit www.5thavenue.org for specific information on these important companies and individuals.

4 5TH AVENUE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wanda J. Herndon Chairman Stephen P. Reynolds President from the desk of Sterling Wilson Home For Treasurer THE TH David Armstrong Margaret C. Inouye 5 Secretary AVENUE THEATRE Executive Producer and Artistic Director The Holidays Barbara L. Crowe • The 5th Avenue Theatre is one of the country’s leading musical theater companies. Immediate Past Chairman Our mission is to advance and preserve America’s great indigenous art form – The Musical. Kenny Alhadeff Ann Ardizzone xactly four years ago the musical you are about our holiday shows are often the first exposure many young • We are nationally renowned for our production and development of new musicals. Clodagh Ash E to see was created here at The 5th Avenue people have to the wonder and joy of live theater, and to Les Biller Since 2001, The 5th has premiered 16 new works, nine of which have subsequently Theatre. Our artistic team spent much of 2010 working our great indigenous American Art Form — The Musical. Robert R. Braun, Jr. opened on Broadway. They include Disney’s Aladdin, First Date, A Christmas Story, with the talented young songwriting team of Benj Pasek In addition to the children who attend this production Margaret Clapp Scandalous, Shrek, Catch Me If You Can, The Wedding Singer, and Best Musical and and veteran playwright Joseph Robinette as audience members, A Christmas Story will also have Larry Estrada Tony Award-winners, Hairspray and Memphis. on adapting the popular film into the brand new musical an enormous impact on the sixteen gifted young people Maria P. Ferrer that debuted on our stage that year in late November. It who appear in it. The world of theater is one of the few Gary J. Fuller • We are equally acclaimed for our vibrant new productions of musicals from the was abundantly clear that very first performance that we professional endeavors that is truly multi-generational. For Sarah Nash Gates “Golden Age of Broadway” and contemporary classics. These signature revivals Cyrus Habib A Christmas Story, The enthrall fans of these enduring works and introduce these great shows to new were onto something really special. thousands of years the theater arts have been handed down Christopher Heman generations of musical theater lovers. Musical was an instant hit and ended up drawing more directly from one generation to the next. As a young actor, Randy Hodgins than 72,000 people to Downtown Seattle that holiday I learned my craft from the consummate professionals I Richard Kagan season. And that was only the beginning! had the privilege of sharing the stage and rehearsal room SaSa Kirkpatrick • The 5th is committed to achieving the highest standards of artistic excellence by William W. Krippaehne Jr. employing world-class performers and creative artists, utilizing full live orchestras, The following year our new musical went out on a with, and it is very gratifying to see this tradition continue John Oppenheimer and staging exceptional and imaginative productions. The 5th places a special multi-city tour culminating in four sold-out weeks in here at The 5th. Llewelyn G. Pritchard emphasis on employing our amazing community of Puget Sound-based artists and . The Chicago Sun Times called the show an And we believe that the traditions and values of the Gordon Prouty technicians. “altogether beguiling slice of high-spirited Americana,” theater are well worth passing on. Hard work, discipline, David Quinn and the Chicago Tribune said, “There’s no reason why A teamwork, passion, commitment and striving for Ann Ramsay-Jenkins • Our celebrated educational programs serve more than 74,000 young people each Christmas Story should not be on Broadway next season.” excellence are hallmarks of our profession. Norman B. Rice Robert A. Sexton year through a host of projects including our Adventure Musical Theater Touring It was clear that our show was now ready for the big time. Contrary to the stereotypes we have all seen of self- Elliot Silvers Company, The 5th Avenue Awards, and the unique Rising Star Project. For adults, In 2012 A Christmas Story, The Musical opened on absorbed and indulgent actors, in my experience theater Kirk A. Soderquist we offer free-to-the-public events such as the popular Spotlight Night series and pre- Broadway to rave reviews and blockbuster box office. people are most often among the most generous and Heather Sullivan McKay performance Show Talks with Albert Evans. TIME Magazine named it one of the “Top Ten Plays and community-minded folks you will ever meet. They are Bonnie Towne Musicals of 2012.” trained to work together as a community of artists, Eric Trott • We are the largest arts employer in the Pacific Northwest with more than 800 The following spring A Christmas Story, The Musical honoring diversity while pursuing a common goal. Tom Walsh actors, singers, dancers, musicians, creative artists, theatrical technicians and arts received Tony® Award nominations for Best Musical, In that spirit, The 5th is once again partnering with Tracy Wellens professionals working for us each season. Kenneth Willman Best Book, and Best Score, as well as Drama Desk Award three significant organizations to help spread the joy of for Outstanding Musical, Choreography, season as far and wide as possible. • As a non-profit theater company supported by the community, we enjoy the PAST CHAIRMEN Score, Book, and Orchestrations. We are collaborating with the Seattle Times Fund OF THE BOARD patronage of more than 25,000 season subscribers (one of the largest theater New York apparently could not get enough of Ralphie For The Needy and we have launched initiatives with Barbara L. Crowe (2011-2013) subscriptions in America). More than 300,000 audience members attend our Robert A. Sexton (2009-2011) performances each year. and the gang. The next year the show returned for a Northwest Harvest and Treehouse. Through these Norman B. Rice (2007-2009) engagement at the 5,500-seat Theater at Madison Square great organizations our audience will make significant Kenny Alhadeff (2004-2007) Garden. contributions of money, food and clothing that will truly OUR HISTORIC THEATER William W. Krippaehne Jr. (2002-2004) Now we are thrilled to bring our Broadway baby back make a difference to families in need throughout our Bruce M. Pym (2000-2002) A beautiful Seattle landmark, The 5th Avenue Theatre’s breathtaking design was John F. Behnke (1998-2000) home where it all began. For thousands of Northwest region. Faye Sarkowsky (1996-98) inspired by ancient Imperial China’s most stunning architectural achievements, families a trip to The 5th Avenue Theatre to see a Whether this is your first or your hundredth visit to The Donald J. Covey (1994-96) including the magnificent Forbidden City. Built in 1926 for vaudeville and silent spectacular Broadway musical has become a memorable 5th, we are thrilled you are here and we look forward to Kenneth L. Hatch (1992-94) pictures, The 5th Avenue Theatre reigned for decades as Seattle’s favorite movie part of their annual holiday tradition. Many audience entertaining and delighting you, your friends and your John D. Mangels (1990-92) palace. In 1979, 43 companies and community leaders formed the non-profit 5th Stanley M. Little, Jr. (1986-88) members who first experienced one of our holiday family for many seasons to come. Robert F. Buck (1988-90) Avenue Theatre Association. Their goal was to restore the theater to its original productions as children now return each year with their R. Milton Trafton (1983-86) splendor. The 5th Avenue Theatre re-opened in 1980 as Seattle’s premier home for children and grandchildren. W.J. Pennington (1981-83) musical theater. D.E. (Ned) Skinner (1979-81) All of us here at The 5th — the staff, the cast, the crew, and the orchestra — are thrilled and humbled by the David Armstrong Founding Managing Director The 5th Avenue Theatre gratefully acknowledges our 43 original founders and sponsors. Marilynn Sheldon Please visit www.5thavenue.org for specific information on these important companies and individuals. impact these productions have on our audience. We know Executive Producer and Artistic Director

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Members of the Creativity Circles support the creative arc of the musical theater art form. They support The 5th’s investment in writers and artists, the creation, development and staging of new works, and help insure excellence in our service to this community, our children and this magical art form. For your leadership, we applaud and thank you.

VISIONARIES

Sheri and Les Biller Ann Ramsay-Jenkins Stephen P. and Paula Rosput Reynolds

INVESTORS

Marleen and Kenny Barbara Crowe Wanda J. Herndon Bonnie and Jim Towne Connie and Tom Walsh Alhadeff

CREATORS

Glenna Kendall Julie and Richard Kagan Tiia-Mai Redditt Melinda and Sterling Wilson

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6 5TH AVENUE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE The 5th Avenue Theatre DaviDavidd A Armstrongrmstrong Bernadine C. Griffin ExecutiveExecutive Producer Producer & & Artistic Director Director Bill Berry BernaManagingdine C. Director Griffin ProducingB Artisticill B Directorerry presents Managing Director presents Producing Artistic Director

Book by Music and Lyrics by JOSEPH ROBINETTE BENJ PASEK and JUSTIN PAUL Based upon the motion picture “A Christmas Story” © 1983 Co., distributed by Warner Bros. written by , Leigh Brown and and “In God We Trust All Others Pay Cash” by Jean Shepherd Produced with permission of Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc. and Dalfie Entertainment, Inc. Starring

DANE STOKINGER JESSICA SKERRITT MARK JEFFREY JAMES WEBER BRANDON OKE KURT BEATTIE ALLEN FITZPATRICK LIZ McCARTHY

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TARYN DARR SARAH ROSE DAVIS STEPHEN DIAZ CHARLIE JOHNSON ULYBER MANGUNE McKAYLA MARSO TRINA MILLS RICHARD PEACOCK MATTHEW POSNER AARON SHANKS JENNY SHOTWELL

NOAH BARR CALLAN BARTH MIKAELA BAUTISTA CADEN BRAUCH ELIANA COE KELSIE ENGEN JASMINE HARRICK KRISTOFFER HOLTAN BRYAN KINDER QUINN MAXWELL LIEBLING LIAM LOUGHRIDGE TARA MEHRA PRIYA NIEHAUS AMELIA STILES

Scenic Design Costume Design Animals by WALT SPANGLER ELIZABETH HOPE CLANCY WILLIAM BERLONI

Lighting Design Sound Design & Makeup Design TOM STURGE JUSTIN STASIW MARY PYANOWSKI JONES

Production Stage Manager Director of Production Resident Music Supervisor AMY GORNET JULIA L. COLLINS IAN EISENDRATH

Scenic Coordinator Costume Coordinator Associate Music Director ERIK HOLDEN MICHELLE TERESE GRIMM CHRIS RANNEY

Original Broadway Choreography by Warren Carlyle

Original Broadway Direction by John Rando

Music Direction by KAT SHERRELL Choreography by MARA NEWBERY

Directed by BRANDON IVIE

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Celebrating 50 years of (in order of appearance) inspiration through inquiry! Jean Shepherd ...... KURT BEATTIE* 206. 691.2625 seattlecountryday.org Ralphie ...... MARK JEFFREY JAMES WEBER* Mother ...... JESSICA SKERRITT* Randy ...... BRANDON OKE* The Old Man...... DANE STOKINGER* The Bumpus Hounds...... PETE and LILY Schwartz ...... LIAM LOUGHRIDGE Flick ...... BRYAN KINDER Esther Jane ...... ELIANA COE Scut Farkus ...... CADEN BRAUCH Grover Dill ...... KRISTOFFER HOLTAN Other Children ...... NOAH BARR, CALLAN BARTH, MIKAELA BAUTISTA, KELSIE ENGEN, JASMINE HARRICK, QUINN MAXWELL LIEBLING, TARA MEHRA, PRIYA NIEHAUS, AMELIA STILES Miss Shields...... LIZ McCARTHY* Fantasy Villain...... MATTHEW POSNER* Delivery Men...... ULYBER MANGUNE*, RICHARD PEACOCK* Policeman ...... AARON SHANKS* Fireman...... RICHARD PEACOCK* Doctor...... MATTHEW POSNER* Nurse...... TARYN DARR* Flick’s Mother...... McKAYLA MARSO* Mrs. Schwartz...... SARAH ROSE DAVIS* ...... ALLEN FITZPATRICK* Chief Elves...... SARAH ROSE DAVIS*, CHARLIE JOHNSON* Nancy...... MIKAELA BAUTISTA Goggles Kid ...... KRISTOFFER HOLTAN Waiters...... CALLAN BARTH, ULYBER MANGUNE* Neighbors, Shoppers, Parents, Students, Townspeople, Elves and Others ...... NOAH BARR, CALLAN BARTH, MIKAELA BAUTISTA, CADEN BRAUCH, ELIANA COE, TARYN DARR*, SARAH ROSE DAVIS*, STEPHEN DIAZ*, KELSIE ENGEN, ALLEN FITZPATRICK*, JASMINE HARRICK, KRISTOFFER HOLTAN, CHARLIE JOHNSON*, BRYAN KINDER, QUINN MAXWELL LIEBLING, LIAM LOUGHRIDGE, ULYBER MANGUNE*, McKAYLA MARSO*, TARA MEHRA, TRINA MILLS*, PRIYA NIEHAUS, RICHARD PEACOCK*, MATTHEW POSNER*, AARON SHANKS*, JENNY SHOTWELL*, AMELIA STILES

UNDERSTUDIES & SWINGS Standbys and understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance Ralphie – NOAH BARR; Randy Understudy – CALLAN BARTH Girl Swing – KELSIE ENGEN; Boy Swing – QUINN MAXWELL LIEBLING

Dance Captain: TARYN DARR* Fight Captain: TRINA MILLS* Parent Tours Available Now STAGE MANAGEMENT Production Stage Manager: AMY GORNET* Assistant Stage Manager: JESSICA C. BOMBALL* A K-8 independent Assistant Stage Manager: RACHEL BURY* school for gifted kids who love to Assistant Stage Manager: RACHAEL DORMAN* learn!

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ACT I Conductor: KAT SHERRELL Overture ...... Orchestra Reed 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Prologue: A street corner outside radio station WOR, /the radio studio Sax, Alto Sax): DANE ANDERSEN desk – , several years ago Reed 2 (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax): Scene 1: The Parker Family House and Higbee’s Department Store – December 1, 1940 BRUCE CARPENTER “It All Comes Down to Christmas” ...... Ralphie, The Parkers and Ensemble Reed 3 (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, “Red Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun” ...... Ralphie and Jean Tenor Sax): DEWEY MARLER “It All Comes Down to Christmas” (Reprise) ...... Ralphie and Company Reed 4 (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Eb Scene 2: The Parker Family House – The Next Day Contrabass Clarinet, Baritone Sax): “The Genius on Street”...... The Old Man, Mother DAVE LONG Scene 3: A Path Leading to School – Soon Afterward Reed 5 (Bassoon): “When You’re a Wimp” ...... Kids FRANCINE PETERSON Scene 4: The Classroom – a Few Minutes Later Trumpet 1: BRAD ALLISON “Ralphie to the Rescue!” ...... Ralphie, Miss Shields, The Old Man, Mother, Trumpet 2: MICHAEL VAN BEBBER Randy and Ensemble Trombone 1: DAN MARCUS Scene 5: The Parker Family House – a Week Later Trombone 2: KEITH WINKLE “What a Mother Does” ...... Mother Trombone 3: JEN HINKLE “A Major Award” ...... The Old Man, Mother and Neighbors Harp: CATHERINE CASE Scene 6: The Parker Family House – Early Evening of December 13 Keyboard 1: CHRIS RANNEY Scene 7: On the Road – Immediately Following Keyboard 2: DWIGHT BECKMEYER “Parker Family Singalong” ...... The Parkers Percussion: PAUL HANSEN Scene 8: The Parker Family House – Late That Night Drums: CHRIS MONROE “Act I Finale” ...... Ralphie, Old Man, Mother, Randy and Ensemble Bass: JON HAMAR or TODD GOWERS ACT II Entr’Acte ...... Orchestra ADDITIONAL MUSIC STAFF Scene 1: The Schoolyard and the Classroom “Sticky Situation” ...... Ralphie, Flick, Schwartz, Kids, Miss Shields, Nurse, Music Coordinator: DANE ANDERSEN Flick’s Mom, Fireman, Policeman and Doctor Rehearsal Pianist: Scene 2: Fantasy 1930’s Speakeasy DWIGHT BECKMEYER “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out” ...... Miss Shields and Kids Rehearsal Drummer: CHRIS MONROE Scene 3: A Path From School – Immediately Following Keyboard Programming: Scene 4: The Parker Family House – a Few Minutes Later JIM HARP/SYNTHLINK LLC “Just Like That”...... Mother Keyboard Coordinator: DAVE PASCAL Scene 5: Santa’s Station at Higbee’s – Christmas Eve “Red Ryder (Reprise)” ...... Ralphie “At Higbee’s...... Elves “Up on Santa’s Lap” ...... Santa, Elves, Ralphie, Randy and Kids Scene 6: The Parker Family House – Christmas Eve “Before the Old Man Comes Home” ...... The Parkers Scene 7: The Boys’ Bedroom “Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana” ...... Ralphie, Randy and Kids CONTENTS Scene 8: The Parker Family House, a Chinese Restaurant and the Town – Christmas morning Ralphie’s America...... 10 “Ralphie to the Rescue” (Reprise) ...... Ralphie and Ensemble Jean Shepherd...... 12 “A Christmas Story” ...... The Parkers and Full Company Who’s Who...... 13 Seattle by Design...... 28 Secrets of The 5th...... 30 The use of any recording device, either audio Please turn off your cell phones and or video, and the taking of pagers prior to the beginning of the RSP: A Mentor’s Tale...... 32 photographs, either with or without flash, is performance. strictly prohibited.

encoreartsseattle.com 9 The world of Ralphie Parker in A Christmas Story, The Musical – America, circa 1940 – is very different from that of today’s kids. Yet some of its cultural icons still endure. Here are just a few toys and popular items of the day…

RADIO RULED! Television didn’t reach the mainstream until the 1950s. Before then, families like the Parkers gathered around the radio to listen to news broadcasts, quiz shows, mysteries, and popular programs like “Little Orphan ,” a 15-minute daily radio serial – and one of the first shows created just for kids. It was based on the wildly popular comic strip by Harold Gray about the adventures of a young orphan girl, her dog Sandy, and her guardian, Daddy Warbucks.

OVALTINE & SECRET DECODER PINS The chocolate drink mix Ovaltine was created in 1904 in Switzerland, but its popularity soared when it became the sponsor of “The Show” and offered Secret Decoder Pins in exchange for proofs of purchase. Each day, Annie would recite a coded message that contained a sneak preview of events from tomorrow’s program – which you could only decipher using the pin. (Some people remember them as rings, but those didn’t come until the 1960s.) The scripts for the radio program weren’t based on the comic strip – they were written by Ovaltine’s Chicago ad agency. Not surprisingly, Annie would often pause in the middle of the story to extol the virtues of her favorite beverage.

SHIRLEY TEMPLE DOLLS Shirley Temple Dolls were among the most popular toys in America. Manufactured by Ideal Toys and Novelty Company, they were modeled after the child star of the films Bright Eyes, Heidi, and The Little Princess. By 1941, sales of the doll reached $45 million and Ms. Temple’s annual each ended with a cliffhanger designed to lure the kids back for income from licensed merchandise was double what she more the following week. earned in films. ROLLER SKATES LIONEL TRAINS Roller Skates were a popular way for kids to have fun and get Before air travel became affordable, America’s love affair with around. But skates back then were very different. The most railroads was unchallenged. Nowhere was that more evident common kind were made of metal and strapped clumsily to than in the popularity of Lionel toy trains and model railroads your own shoes. You adjusted the “fit” with a key. Because they – especially at Christmas. Elaborate train layouts were often were small, they were a little too easy to leave lying around – featured in department store holiday displays and kids routinely like on the basement stairs. found a Lionel Train Set under the tree on Christmas morning. JUJUBES THE OPEN ROAD FOR BOYS Pronounced joo-joo-bees, these sweet treats are a candy drop The Open Road for Boys was a popular boy’s outdoor adventure created in 1920 and still available today. But in Ralphie’s day, it fiction magazine from 1919 to 1950. A favorite Open Road was a hard candy that you had to suck on. The first flavors were feature was a cartoon contest which showed a drawing of a lilac, violet, rose, spearmint and lemon. problem or situation and invited readers to submit their own cartoons depicting the solution. Reprinted with special permission by Patriot Productions.

THE MOVIES Before TV, most folks went to the movies at least once a week and there were special Saturday morning showings just for kids. Ralphie could see a double feature with newsreels and a cartoon – and get a candy bar – for only 15 cents! Low- budget adventure and sci-fi movies like Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe were edited into a dozen or more “chapters” that ver several decades, Jean Shepherd perfected the art of spontaneous, storytelling jazz, spinning intricate monologues out of personal memories, philosophy and metaphor. Born and raised in Hammond, Indiana, Shepherd made his name on radio, Ohosting shows in the early ’50s on stations in Cincinnati and Philadelphia. In 1956, he made his way to New York where he began a lengthy relationship with radio station WOR. In a series of shows that routinely ran late into the night, Shepherd created an astonishing series of monologues with a relaxed style, rambling down a thousand different alleyways before always circling round to the perfect conclusion. Growing up in a small town, army life, his travels, and his personal philosophy of life were some of his favorite subjects.

More than any other topic, Shepherd was fascinated with traditions. “I’ve tried in my writing to do something very few writers have tried to do, and that is to write about American traditions—rather than American sex, or problems, or traumas,” he said in an interview with Studs Terkel. “We all live a life apart from these problems—we have a race problem, we have this problem, we have that problem—but we all have a daily life: standing for ice cream at the Carvel’s, going into a drive-in at McDonald’s, being in the library and seeing that the book you’ve been waiting for has been stolen…We don’t recognize our own rituals, the two-week vacation, the graduation, the Sunday-afternoon dinner.”

Shepherd was also a playwright, essayist, actor stand-up performer and producer of a series of critically-acclaimed documentaries for PBS. He recorded a jazz single, “The Clown,” with legendary musician Charles Mingus, and hosted jazz festivals. But despite his cult following and acclaim, it wasn’t until the 1983 film of A Christmas Story, based on several of Shepherd’s humorous magazine essays, that he finally achieved both the wide acclaim and financial success he had hoped for.

Co-scripted and narrated by Shepherd, the film had only a moderate box office success upon release, but in the years since has become a fixture on television, often playing in 24-hour marathons. (Irwin Zwilling, Shepherd’s friend and the executor of his estate, said he was invited to take a small part in the film but declined. “He kept telling me ‘It’s going to be a classic!’ I told him he was being pompous. But you know what? He was right. He took a lot of satisfaction in being right about that.”)

Shepherd’s last years were spent living in seclusion with his wife in Florida, but for those who heard him in his glory years, and for the millions who’ve made A Christmas Story part of their Yuletide ritual, his growly, warm yet strangely self-mocking voice is as much a part of their lives as a family member or a good friend. Shepherd’s genius was to speak not only so that we feel we know him, but also in a way that suggests he knows us. He tells us that we are fellow passengers on the unexpected journey of life, with plenty of disappointments in store. But he also lets us know that every once in a great while there’s an unexpected delight waiting for us—maybe even something as glorious as a Red Ryder 200 Shot Carbine Action Air Rifle.

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SARAH ROSE DAVIS McKAYLA MARSO (Mrs. Schwartz, Female (Flick’s Mother, Ensemble), Elf, Ensemble) recently Tours: Monty Python’s starred as Fanny Brice in Spamalot (Ensemble/us Village Theatre’s Lady of the Lake), The production of . Wizard of Oz (Ensemble/ At The 5th: A Chorus Line us Glinda). Regional: A (Maggie), , Spamalot, Chorus Line (Judy), ELF, and many more! Chicago (Velma), NAMT: Beautiful Poison (NYC). Thanks to (Kit Kat Girl). Love to mom, dad, Nick and Liz. Mom, Dad, Calvin. TRINA MILLS STEPHEN DIAZ (Ensemble, Fight Captain) (Ensemble) Broadway: From Seattle, Mills earned Handcrafting artisan (dir. her BA in acting from confections in Seattle Arthur Laruents), Radio WWU. 5th Avenue: West City Christmas Spectacular Side Story (Velma), , for over 32 years (dir. Linda Haberman). Joseph..., White Christmas, Regional: A Chorus Line Guys and Dolls, Cinderella, (5th Avenue), Aladdin a RENT, ELF, Oliver!, 1325 1st Avenue, Seattle Musical Spectacular Spamalot, A Chorus Line (Sheila). Love to Josh! 206.682.0168 (Disney’s Hyperion Theatre). Thanks Polaris 2626 NE University Village Street, Seattle Dance Theatre and CcurtisPAC. For You, Always. RICHARD PEACOCK 206.528.9969 (Delivery Man, Fireman, 10036 Main Street, Bellevue ALLEN FITZPATRICK Ensemble) is ecstatic to be 425.453.1698 (Santa Claus, Ensemble) returning to The 5th 5900 Airport Way South, Seattle 206.508.4535 Ten Broadway shows. Avenue Theatre. Previous Twelve Off-Broadway regional theatre credits franschocolates.com shows. Twenty 5th Avenue include Terpsichore in shows. 230 regional Xanadu and Richie theater productions. Walters in A Chorus Line. Scores of TV & film It has been a joy working with familiar faces, and Forest Ridge School of appearances, commercials meeting new ones. the Sacred Heart & corporate videos. 2014 Gregory nominee for Catholic, College-preparatory education “Arthur” in Spamalot. MATTHEW POSNER Girls, Grades 5-12 (Fantasy Villain, Doctor, CHARLIE JOHNSON Ensemble) National Tour: (Male Elf, Ensemble) is (Lancelot); 5th: elated to be spending the Damn Yankees (Smokey), holidays here at The 5th Pirates of Penzance, Avenue! Regional: Paper Secondhand Lions, Oliver!; Mill Playhouse, Maltz Village: (Steve); Jupiter Theatre, North Fiddler (Lazar); Regional: Carolina Theatre, and Flat Les Misérables (Valjean), (Bobby), Rock Playhouse. BFA: Cabaret (Cliff). Thanks Family, Matt #1 Elon University. Thank you for supporting live SHMILY www.matthewposneractor.yolasite.com theater! @charlie_rae_jepsen AARON SHANKS ULYBER MANGUNE (Policeman, Ensemble) (Delivery Man, Waiter, marks A Christmas Story as Ensemble) Trained by his fourteenth show at Sheri Lewis at Westlake The 5th Avenue. Other Dance Center, Marianni recent credits include Groves through Core Singin’ in the Rain for Theatrics, and Benjamin Showtunes Theatre and Bentler’s Bentler Music The Producers at Village Studios, “UJ” would like Theatre. Proud Equity Member. All School Open House to thank them, his parents, and The 5th Avenue Wednesday, Jan. 7 3:30-5:30 p.m. Theatre for this opportunity! 4800 139th Ave SE, Bellevue 425.641.0700 www.forestridge.org

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JENNY SHOTWELL ELIANA COE (Esther (Ensemble) is happy to be Jane, Ensemble) is so back kicking her leg lamp excited to return to The once again! 5th Avenue: A 5th after appearing in last Christmas Story (OCR), A year’s, Oliver! Up next, Room with a View, Pirates Wizard of Oz at Village of Penzance, Music Man. KIDSTAGE. Shout out to Love to my favorite, The 5th friends and Dalton. family! Don’t shoot your eye out! Merry ! NOAH BARR (Ensemble, Up to 90% sourced within Ralphie Understudy), age KELSIE ENGEN (Girl 13. Previously at The 5th: Swing, Ensemble) is ecstatic 360 miles of Seattle ELF (Michael Hobbs), to be making her 5th Joseph..., A Christmas Story Avenue debut this workshop in June 2010. Christmas season! Favorite Private dining options Thanks to voice coach roles include Wendy (Peter from 15—65 people Kim Maguire and the Pan), Oliver (Oliver!) and teachers at Studio East in Flounder (Little Mermaid Kirkland. In loving memory of Ray Guyll. Jr.). Thanks to Mom, WEEKDAYS WEEKENDS Dad, Trevor and special thanks to Lori Gilbert! CALLAN BARTH 11AM – late 8AM – late (Waiter, Ensemble, Randy JASMINE HARRICK Understudy) is 10 years old (Ensemble) 11, is elated to 2234 1st Ave and thrilled beyond the return to The 5th after moon to be cast in his 2nd Oliver! and 206.441.9360 show at The 5th Avenue (Gracie Shinn). Recent: WWW.LOCAL360.ORG Theatre following his LOC 082912 cafeAnnie 1_6v.pdf (Annie) at Kitsap debut in Oliver! Love to Forest Theater and Shrek Alexa and Nick and (Young Fiona) at family! Edmonds Heights. Love and gratitude to her parents and sister, Eliana. MIKAELA BAUTISTA (Nancy, Ensemble) Age 10, KRISTOFFER HOLTAN attends Lakeside School. (Grover Dill, Goggles Kid, This year, give the Interests include tap, Ensemble) 9, is thrilled to soccer, reading, public be making his 5th Avenue gift of a great speaking, and debut. He has performed night’s sleep. volunteering. Bautista with Village Theatre dedicates her KIDSTAGE in Tarzan performances to Grandpa. and is passionate about Special thanks to all her teachers for making her acting, baseball, and debut with The 5th Avenue possible! creative writing. Thanks to M&D for encouraging me! CADEN BRAUCH (Scut Farkus, Ensemble) is BRYAN KINDER (Flick, excited to spend another Ensemble) is thrilled to be winter at The 5th Avenue back at The 5th. He was a after Oliver! He is also Fagin’s gang member in involved with Village last year’s Oliver! Peter Theatre KIDSTAGE Pan (Michael) Applause soaringheart.com shows and Institute. Players. Sideway Stories Thanks to Mom, Dad and (Paul) SCT. Soloist with Kennedy for all their support!​ Alex Boye at Benaroya Hall. $100 Off Mattresses Bring ad or use web code: MATTSTORY

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QUINN MAXWELL LIEBLING (Boy Swing, Ensemble) is a sixth grader at Sakai Intermediate School on Bainbridge Island. He is thrilled to be performing in his first 5th Avenue Theatre production! He would like to thank Amy Duerr Day and his family.

LIAM LOUGHRIDGE (Schwartz, Ensemble) 5th Avenue Debut! 6th grade at Visitation Catholic STEM Academy in Tacoma. A big thanks to everyone at Tacoma Musical Playhouse’s Education Program. Thanks to family and friends for all their constant love and support.

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BRANDON IVIE (Director) was last at The 5th directing the holiday hit Cinderella (Footlight Award). Recent: Jasper in Deadland Off- Broadway, The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes at Village Theatre. A Seattle native, Brandon spent four seasons as Casting Associate and Artistic Projects Manager at The 5th. He is the Gregory Award-winning artistic director of Contemporary Classics where he has directed or produced Seattle premieres of (Gregory nom), Zanna, Don’t! (Footlight Award), The Yellow Wood, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, john & jen, The Last Five Years and A New Brain as well as the popular New Voices series. Broadway assisting: First Date, Next to Normal, A Christmas Story, and Catch Me If You Can. NYC: Theater, The Public Theater/Joe’s Pub, Signature Theatre, HERE Arts Center, NYMF, 54 Below (Resident Director). Guest artist at NYU, Ohio Northern University and . Drama League Fellow, SDCF Charles Abbott Fellowship, Lincoln Center Directors Lab. Training: School of Drama. Next up: Lizard Boy at Seattle Rep. s

MARA NEWBERY (Choreographer) Credits: A Christmas Story, the Musical (Broadway); (New York City Center Encores); Shrek, the Musical (1st National Tour and London); Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl); (Anytime Annie); Cats (Rumpleteazer); Grease (Cha-Cha); Hello, Dolly (Ermengarde); (Kate); (Ursula); Les Misérables; Oklahoma; The Full Monty; and Singin’ In The Rain. Regional Theaters: Paper Mill Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Cape Playhouse, Derby Dinner Playhouse, and Madison Square Garden. BFA University of Michigan. Wouldn’t be here without the love and support of her incredible husband, Mike. Proud See the hot hits of Pop art! AEA member. Thank you to The 5th Ave for this amazing opportunity! Jeremiah 29:11. OCT 9, 2014 – JAN 11, 2015 KAT SHERRELL (Music Director) is excited SEATTLE ART MUSEUM to be joining 5th Avenue as associate music The exhibition is organized by the Seattle Art Museum supervisor. While in New York, she worked on and is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council a wide variety of projects including Broadway on the Arts and the Humanities. shows , Bring It On, and The Book Special exhibitions at SAM are of Mormon, and NBC’s Smash. She believes in made possible by donors to the role of the arts and arts education in serving the community, and is proud to have been associated with organizations such as the Diller- Quaile School of Music, Revolución Latina, and Presenting Sponsors Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Sherrell has music directed and written arrangements for numerous shows for readings and festivals, and was the music coordinator for the Songs of Love Foundation. She is the composer-lyricist for a musical in development, Sweethearts of Swing, and Kiss V (detail), 1964, Roy Lichtenstein, American, 1923-1997, magna on canvas, 36 × 36 in., Collection Simonyi. the author of the forthcoming book Experiencing © Estate of Roy Lichtenstein, Photo: Eduardo Calderon.

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Broadway: A Listener’s Companion. Thanks to Ian, MARY PYANOWSKI JONES (Hair & Makeup the Acrobat, Klondike. Detroit: . ACT: Bill, and David for the opportunity to be part of Designer) World premieres of Secondhand Lions Grey Gardens. Village Theatre: Funny Girl, Les such a great team! (hair design), Aladdin (make-up design), Catch Misérables. Numerous other productions with Me If You Can, Shrek, Lone Star Love, Princesses, KIDSTAGE, SCT, Shoreline CC and Balagan. WALT SPANGLER (Scenic Designer) Broadway: Memphis, Hairspray, The Wedding Singer. Proud graduate of the University of Michigan. Desire Under the Elms; Hollywood Arms; Twenty-four seasons of 5th Avenue Theatre Scandalous; A Christmas Story, The Musical and production designs, including the Ivey Award- PAULS MACS (Assistant Director) has directed the upcoming Tuck Everlasting. New York: The winning Cabaret. Design credits for national and around Puget Sound at Tacoma Musical Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival, international productions of opera, operettas, Playhouse, Seattle Musical Theatre, and The Theatre Club, Atlantic Theater ballet, theater, and musicals. U.S. wig supervisor University of Washington. Favorites include Company, Playwrights Horizons, Signature for the Madness of George III tour. Memorable Urinetown, The Musical of Musicals and The Prince Theatre Company, New Group and Lincoln film and TV credits include Northern Exposure, and The Pauper. Macs holds a B.A. in Drama/ Center Festival. Regional: Steppenwolf, Guthrie, Orleans, Mr. Holland’s Opus, Rose Red, Diary of Comparative Literature from UW. Huge thanks Goodman, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Mark Ellen Rimbauer, , White Dwarf, and Book to Brandon! Love to Sarah and his family! Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, American of Stars. IATSE member Local 706 and 488. Conservatory Theater, Goodspeed Musicals, MICHAEL GREER (Associate Choreographer) Paper Mill Playhouse, Centerstage, Hartford WILLIAM BERLONI (Animal Trainer) is thrilled to be working at The 5th Avenue Stage, Yale Repertory, Long Wharf, American 2011 Tony Honoree for Excellence in Theatre alongside his beautiful wife, Mara. He is currently Conservatory Theater, 5th Avenue Theatre and and 2014 Outer Critics Award for Special on tour with You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up! Alley Theatre. Spangler received his MFA from Achievement. Upcoming projects include NBC’s (Next stop Phoenix!) He has choreographed and the Yale School of Drama. Peter Pan live broadcast and the remake of performed with many regional theaters including Annie. Recent Broadway: Bullets Over Broadway, Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, and ELIZABETH HOPE CLANCY (Costume Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, 25 other Kansas City Starlight. Designer) Broadway: A Christmas Story; Passing Broadway shows including A Christmas Story, Strange; The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?; Bobbi Boland; hundreds Off-Broadway, regional theater, tours, TRISTAN ROBERSON (Assistant Lighting and The Ride Down Mt. Morgan. International: television and movies. Author of Broadway Tails. Designer) is a theatrical designer based in Death of a Salesman (Gate Theatre), A Few Good Director of Animal Behavior at the Humane Seattle, and is delighted to be returning to The Men (Theatre Royal, Haymarket). New York: Society of New York. Follow Theatrical Animals, 5th Avenue Theatre. He has worked around The Lady from Dubuque (Signature Theatre), Inc. on Facebook and Twitter @BillBerloni. Seattle with companies such as New Century Measure for Measure (Shakespeare in the Park),The Please visit www.theatricalanimals.com. Theatre Company, ArtsWest, Strawberry Theatre Antigone Project (Henry Hewes nomination). Workshop, and Sandbox Artist Collective. He ERIK HOLDEN (Scenic Coordinator) has toured is currently the resident lighting designer at TOM STURGE (Lighting Designer) 5th Ave with Cirque du Soleil, built shows for Richard Washington Ensemble Theatre. credits: A Chorus Line (2003 & 2014), A Room Foreman and the Center for New Performance, with a View, The Music Man, Oklahoma!, created sculptures for PepeJeans/Sienna Miller AMY GORNET (Production Stage Manager) Cinderella (Gregory Award), Oliver! (Footlight storefronts and production managed Erik Ehn’s Broadway 2012/ National Tours 2011 and Award), Pirates of Penzance, Cabaret, Hair and Soulographie Cycle at LaMama Theatre in New 2013/ 5th Avenue 2010: A Christmas Story, The over 30 others. Village Theatre: The Foreigner, York. His work with Lillienthal|Zamora has been Musical. 5th Avenue Theatre: A Room With A Les Misérables, Chicago (Gregory Award). ACT: seen at The Frye Museum, The Coachella Valley View, Spamalot, The Music Man, Damn Yankees, Mojo and the Sayso. Seattle Children’s Theatre:A Music and Arts Festival, and On the Boards. He Guys and Dolls, , Sunday in Park with Tale of Two Cities. Broadway: Those Were the Days, is most proud of his amazing wife Echo, who still George, Catch Me If You Can, Seven Brides for Passion. NY Public Theatre, Circle Rep, manages to put up with him. Seven Brothers and Mame. Other credits: Seattle Circle-in-the-Square, Irish Arts, LaMama ETC, Children’s Theatre, ACT Theatre, Intiman, Huntington Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Pittsburgh MICHELLE TERESE GRIMM (Costume Village Theatre, The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre Public, Goodspeed Opera House, Cincinnati Coordinator) grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. and Stages St. Louis. Playhouse, Alvin Ailey Dance, Spectrum Dance, Since relocating to Seattle she has worked in the Denver Center, Papermill Playhouse and Spoleto costume shops at the Intiman, Seattle Opera, and JESSICA C. BOMBALL (Assistant Stage Opera Festival. Pacific Northwest Ballet. Grimm has also been a Manager) is proud to have worked on eighteen technician and design advisor at Cornish College 5th Avenue productions over the past 12 years. JUSTIN STASIW (Sound Designer) is a NYC of the Arts since 2011. Recent 5th Avenue credits Favorites include Monty Python’s Spamalot, The based sound designer and engineer. Selected include the role of costume design coordinator Music Man, Aladdin, A Christmas Story, Irving recent design work includes Little Shop of Horrors for A Chorus Line, costume design assistant for Berlin’s White Christmas and Sweeney Todd. for ACT in Seattle, Atlantis Theatre’s production ELF, The Music Man, Secondhand Lions, Oliver!, Regional: Seattle Repertory Theatre, ACT of Ghost in Manila, PH, associate design for It’s and A Room with a View in addition to working Theatre, Intiman Theatre, Village Theatre, Only a on Broadway and The Last Goodbye at in the costume shop on Spamalot. Shakespeare Santa Cruz and Seattle Shakespeare The Old Globe in San Diego, as well as assistant Company. design for the Broadway productions of Side CHRIS RANNEY (Associate Music Director) is Show, Casa Valentina, and Outside Mullingar. excited to revisit A Christmas Story after working Justin mixes Hedwig and the Angry Inch on on the Broadway production and National Tour. Broadway. 5th Avenue: A Chorus Line, , A Room with a View, Spamalot, Secondhand Lions, Hairspray in Concert, RENT, Oklahoma!, Loulou

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RACHEL BURY (Assistant Stage Manager) ADDITIONAL STAFF for Broadway: Scandalous; 5th Avenue: Spamalot, A CHRISTMAS STORY Oliver!, Secondhand Lions, , Hairspray in Concert, The Music Man, Assistant Director...... Pauls Macs RENT, Damn Yankees, Oklahoma!, Cinderella, Associate Choreographer...... Michael Greer Saving Aimee, Aladdin, Guys and Dolls; Other Assistant Lighting Designer...... Tristan Roberson credits: Intiman, Shakespeare Santa Cruz. Animal Handler...... Schuyler Beeman Production Assistant...... Rachael Dorman RACHAEL DORMAN (Assistant Stage Production Assistant/Child Supervisor....Lisa Armstrong Manager) is thrilled to be working on this Child Supervisor...... Rebecca Rowlett Dialect Coach...... David Hsieh holiday show. 5th Avenue: A Chorus Line, A Dance Camp Instructor...... Taryn Darr Room with a View, Spamalot, RSP Spamalot, Dance Camp Pianist...... Chris Ranney Oliver!, Secondhand Lions, The Pirates of Production Runner...... Erik Knauer Penzance, The Music Man, RSP Music Man, Stage Management Intern ...... Aaron-Jeramee Alonso ELF, AMT , Cinderella. Other credits: Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Intiman, Taproot Theatre. The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity JOHN RANDO (Original Broadway Direction) Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Broadway credits include On The Town, A Christmas Story, The Wedding Singer, Urinetown The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., (Tony and Outer Critics Circle Award), A an independent national labor union. Thousand Clownsand Neil Simon’s The Dinner Party. He directed the Encores! productions Backstage employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees of Little Me, It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s (or IATSE). Stagehands represented by IATSE Local Superman, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, On the #15. Wardrobe staff represented by IATSE Local #887. Hair and Makeup staff represented by IATSE Town, Damn Yankees, Face the Music, Strike Up Local #488. the Band, Do Re Mi, The Pajama Gameand Of Thee I Sing. At the New York Philharmonic he United Scenic Artists represents the designers and directed Carousel. John’s many Off-Broadway scenic painters for the American Theatre. credits include All in the Timing at Primary Musicians playing this performance are represented Stages (2013 Obie Award); The Heir Apparentat by the American Federation of Musicians of the Classic Stage Company (2014 Joe A. Calloway United States and Canada, Local 76-493, AFL-CIO/CLC. Award). The 5th Avenue Theatre is a member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre. WARREN CARLYLE (Original Broadway Founded in 1985, NAMT is a national Choreography service organization dedicated exclusively to musical theatre. ) Broadway: director/choreographer Members, located throughout 34 states and abroad, are some of of After Midnight (Tony Award, Drama the leading producers of musical theatre in the world, and include , presenting organizations, higher education programs Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and individual producers. Astaire Award Winner for Outstanding Choreography 2014, Tony Nomination Best Director 2014), Chaplin, Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, Finian’s Rainbow (two Drama Desk nominations) and A Tale of Two Cities; choreographer of (Drama Desk nomination), The Mystery of Edwin Drood and A Christmas Story The Musical (Drama Desk nomination). Off-Broadway: Carousel (New York Philharmonic, Emmy nomination), On Your Toes (City Center Encores!), Cotton Club (Jazz at Lincoln Center and City Center), Girl Crazy, On The Town, Finian’s Rainbow, Juno and Stairway to Paradise (all Encores! at City Center).

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PROGRAM LIBRARY CALENDAR NEWS ARTIST SPOTLIGHT CUSTOM MADE For You The 5th Avenue Theatre produces shows from the ground up. These shows are made just for you. Every element is created for 5th Avenue audiences and is hand-crafted, one of a kind, labor intensive and unique to the production. Designers have made deliberate choices about what the show will look like, how it will feel, and how an audience will see and experience it. The creative process is remarkable and quite beautiful in and of itself, and also bears the fruit of the extraordinary shows on the magnificent 5th Avenue stage. As RENT and Little Shop of Horrors costume designer Pete Rush described, “The role as a designer is as a storyteller. As a designer I have my piece of it. How can my work illuminate the story? It’s a joy to take a story and write the hidden chapter.”

I sat down with some of Seattle’s best theater designers to find out more about their work. Scenic Designers One of the challenges in scenic design is creating a set that will house multiple scenes in different locations. As Grease scenic designer Christopher Mumaw explains, “You’re trying to find similarities in dissimilar things. At looking at vastly different places—what’s similar to all of them to tie them together.” The nice thing about theater is that it can be abstract. “I try not to mimic life too much because it doesn’t leave room for the imagination,” says Mumaw, “It’s amazing what your mind will see when you put shapes in an empty space. What is that going to read as to an audience? We’re not trying to describe everything. It’s about what’s not there sometimes.” Carousel scenic designer Martin Christoffel takes it further saying, “The beauty of theater is that a chair doesn’t have to be a chair. It can be a crate, a stool, maybe even an actor.” Beyond creating a believable, engaging space that will set the place of the story, the scenic designer needs to decide how the actors will live in the space. Where will they enter and exit? What pathways will there be around sets and props on the stage for the performers to travel around? Scenic and lighting designer (Oliver! and Pirates of Penzance) Tom Sturge explains that, “the scenic designer’s role is to block the show and create traffic patterns that can be used in the show. Making the basic layout where actors can go. Where they can get off and on stage.” It’s a delicate balance that Grey Gardens and Oklahoma scenic designer Matthew Smucker articulates, “Design needs to be both a surprise and inevitable at the same time. It’s a paradox of sorts, seeming effortless, yet also the only unique solution. It’s a good thing when you don’t think of the designer.”

Carousel Scenic Design Left: Nettie Fowler’s Spa Middle: An Amusement Park on the New England Coast in May Right: Base Set

© Martin Christoffel 2014 Lighting Designers As Tom Sturge explains, “Beyond the basic job of illumination and visibility, the lighting designer plays the role that a cinematographer would in a film. You can’t zoom in, but through lighting, you can create a sense of a close up and focus on specific things.” He went on to explain how the job of a lighting designer is to create the environment and specific time of day. For example, in Pirates of Penzance, Act 1 is set in the day and Act 2 takes place at night. The lighting designer has to make that work—creating the sense of day and night, all the while maintaining good visibility. In Shakespeare, tragedies are set at night, and comedies are set during the day. This is all taken into consideration in the lighting, clueing the audience into when the events are occurring. “Theater as an art form is so vital. To be able to create an environment on stage—getting people to believe they’re somewhere they’re not and becoming a part of it,” Sturge explains, “Getting to create this is awesome. I feel honored to have been doing this for 30 years.” It’s not as simple as setting up lights and walking away. Sturge explained that, “every minute of a show that you see takes at least an hour of work.” Costume Designers “You see a lot of information immediately when an actor walks on stage. Based off of what they’re wearing, you can tell more about who they are, where they’re coming from, where they’re going, what they’re doing,” explains Pete Rush. Jacques Brel is Alive and Well & Living in Paris costume designer Harmony Arnold explains the magic of costume, “Clothes carry a kind of personal history, memory and emotion. The frayed edges of Grandpa’s flannel? Magical.” Beyond the magic in the details of costumes, there are some physical and practical implications. Arnold goes on to explain, “My medium is a living, breathing, sweating human being. Being aware of an actor’s high arch or back issue are all considerations.” It’s important to realize these costumes just don’t appear. Oliver! and Carousel costume designer Sarah Nash Gates explains, “The average person doesn’t realize how much research goes on. We aim to use authentic pattern shape and fabric. You can’t just buy this stuff. The designer has a vision, and a lot of talented people create it.” She went on to tell me that at The 5th, “100 costumes is nothing. 150 to 200 costumes is normal. Think about how many times the chorus changes!” Pete Rush explains further, “It takes a couple of weeks to build one dress, and for every one garment, chances are we’ve tried four others. Not to mention, every single item on stage has been in my hands at least five times—stockings, gloves, everything. It takes an extraordinary amount of time.” Process and Collaboration As 5th Avenue Producing Artistic Director, Bill Berry says, “the friend of creativity is time.” So, at The 5th, the creative team is selected and hired a year before the production begins. This allows time for percolation of ideas. Each one of the designers I talked with spoke to the importance of research and taking time for ideas to grow and develop. Harmony Arnold takes an unstructured approach. “People are so overscheduled,” she says, “Unstructured time gives freedom to be creative. So, I like to secure myself some wandering time. The idea is not to get inspiration, just to wander. I go to antique stores, the Frye Art Museum, troll along Madison Valley. I’m usually out and about and off the internet.” Martin Christoffel says, “I prefer to read fiction than non-fiction for my research. It exercises the imagination.” Collaboration is also key in the process. Christoffel explains, “Collaboration goes beyond director and designer. Scenic designers have to work with the lighting designer and costume designer. They all need to live in the same world with the same colors and influences, or at least play well together.”

By Heidi Staub, PR and Communications Associate Martin Christoffel’s scenic design and Sarah Nash Gates’ costume design for the upcoming production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel. encoreartsseattle.com 29 THE DOME ROOM

STEP BACKSTAGE AT THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE It’s one of the most prominent features of The 5th Avenue Theatre: the golden dome suspended above the audience, where the giant dragon (symbolizing the emperor of China) dangles a pearl of perfection from his mouth. But just above the dome you will encounter a vast liminal space between the ceiling of The 5th Avenue Theatre and the 7th floor of the Skinner Building where the theater’s administrative offices are located. This is known at The 5th as the “Dome Room.”

Suspended from a seeming jungle of cables, a series of planks create narrow foot paths circling the dome and crisscrossing the space. The cables suspending the plaster ceiling keep the ceiling separate from the side wall, thereby protecting it from earthquake damage. The theater experienced only minor damage to the ornate ceiling following the 2001 earthquake. However, an elaborate series of additional cross cables supporting the dome were installed in 2003 when the building underwent its seismic retrofit.

While most of the Dome Room remains as it was when the Skinner Building was constructed in 1926, a few modifications have been made. A giant I-beam protrudes from the center of the proscenium wall above the auditorium with a series of supports both on the proscenium wall and suspended from 7th floor above. This reinforcement was added in 1992 to support the chandelier the first time that The of the Opera played in Seattle. The bulk of this modification was done by 2 people. They cut a hole in the proscenium wall and moved the I-beams from the stage into the Dome Room, cut into 10 foot lengths to maneuver around the cables from which The 5th Avenue ceiling is suspended.

So take the time to look up tonight at the ornate ceiling of The 5th Avenue Theatre. The artistry of the ceiling is a wonder in and of itself, but there is a whole world of magic and engineering protecting it from above.

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years (often, decades) of theater industry expertise to Everyone’s a every high school student involved and inspiring student achievement through direct mentorship. This year’s Rising Start Project production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel marks a fourth year of bringing “My introduction to theatre was in junior high,” remembers local teens into the theater to produce and perform a full- DANE ANDERSEN, music coordinator and veteran pit length musical on the 5th Avenue stage. musician. “This was in Fresno, California—there was a big touring house where shows would come through. And my ORLANDO MORALES, director of Rising Star Project and band teacher at the time was playing for a tour of internships, is proud to have been on the team that first A Chorus Line. “ put the program on its feet in 2011. “When we started this project there was a moment when I paused and Recognizing Dane’s aptitude and potential, his band wondered if we were a little crazy for wanting to do this. teacher (also a woodwind player) invited Dane to sit in We were basically saying we’d bring high school students the pit. In a similar way, Dane now identifies, recruits, and into our theater, throw them the keys, and start teaching guides young people in the Rising Star Project orchestra. them how to drive it.” “A Chorus Line was the first time I experienced musical Logistic challenges aside, an effort like this had theater and it was the first time I saw that it’s very different never been attempted before and there was a bit of playing a show than it is a symphony or a concert band apprehension that came along with the excitement of piece. It wasn’t concert band, it wasn’t jazz band—it was entering unknown territory. everything in one experience. And it just really got me excited about theater.” “But then I thought, no,” he continues. “We’re not crazy for doing this. We love this theater, we love what we do and For MARY JONES, head of hair and makeup for over twenty we want to make sure all of it gets passed on in the best years, the most important aspect of the program is giving way possible. Most of us are fortunate to have been taken the students real-life responsibilities and putting important under someone’s wing at some point in our lives—or at tasks in their hands. one point, somebody reached out and helped to put us on the path that got us to where we are today.” “My favorite part is watching the students take ownership of their tracks and their roles in the production. It Throughout the course of this season, more than fifty 5th feels great having a student request to return to our Avenue professionals in every department will take on the department for another RSP show—and listening to their job of Rising Star Project mentor. They are tasked with a lead role in the mission of the program: imparting their

32 5TH AVENUE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY through the eyes of professional mentors The Rising Star Projectfifty-one now… And I still love it! It’s really hard work. It’s not always a whole bunch of fun, but it’s something that you really can do your whole life long. You can have a career in the theater.” pride of accomplishment as they explain what they contributed to their parents and friends.” For MO CHAPMAN, production logistics coordinator and stage management mentor, more than twenty-five years She adds, “Musical theater is an integral part of of stage management experience fuels her eagerness to understanding theatrical history. It imparts a non-virtual, share her enthusiasm for musicals and show RSP students interactive experience. My advice for students interested how our productions require a diverse team with an array in a career in musical theater is always, ‘do it! All aspects of skills and talents. of it—as much as you can, and wherever you have the opportunity!’” “Musical theater is such an important form for telling stories. And musicals are terrific because you will use As the program has grown, the opportunities that Rising your skills to tell the story. People know you can be a Star Project strives to create have also found avid performer, but did you also know that you could use skills supporters and allies in the larger community. as a math major to look at all the technical elements in a logical way, or work in lighting, or to be a stage manager “We have witnessed firsthand how the Rising Star Project and ‘call’ a show—or that you can put your programming teaches students relevant skills and challenges them in skills to work and design sound systems? In the theater, an authentic way,” note presenting sponsors Sheri and Les everyone becomes a storyteller.” Biller of the Biller Family Foundation. “These experiences prepare them for careers not only as theater performers, “And it’s fitting that the story we’re telling this year is but also as lighting technicians, costume designers, Carousel,” adds Orlando Morales. “I feel like this particular fundraisers and stage managers. We are delighted play asks us what we hope to pass on to the next to partner with The 5th Avenue Theatre to provide this generation. In my favorite scene, one character takes a opportunity for young people in our community.” star from the sky and gives it to his daughter—who’s at a point in her life when she’s not quite sure which direction When asked about her goals for working with this season’s she needs to go. It’s a beautiful gesture and it’s symbolic batch of students, LAUREL HORTON, head carpenter and of how we can all help a young person realize his or her technical student mentor, waxes nostalgic: potential. On our , I look forward to seeing our students shine.” “My roots are in community children’s theater—at first I thought theater was just something you did as a kid. But what I want them to know from me (an adult) is that I’ve been doing this since I was eight years old, and I’m

For more informationhttps://www.5thavenue.org/education/youth about The Rising Star Project, visitPhoto our Credit: website: Jeff Carpenter

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ANNUAL FUND

We would like to say thank you to the following donors who provided support at the $600 level and above as of October 31, 2014. Through their gifts, donors become partners in our commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, education, and expanding the canon of musical theater. For more information on how you can support The 5th, please contact Development at 206-625-1418.

NEXT GENERATION FOUNDERS ArtsFund Ann Ramsay-Jenkins The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation Stephen P. Reynolds and Paula Rosput Reynolds

DISTINGUISHED BENEFACTORS Marleen and Kenny Alhadeff The Boeing Company Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Barbara L. Crowe The Seattle Times + DCG One + Bonnie and Jim Towne Delta Air Lines + Unico Properties + National Endowment for the Arts U.S. Bank

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On November 3, the Board of Directors of The 5th Avenue Theatre hosted the inaugural Honors Dinner celebrating the recipients of the Subscriber Choice Awards. Circles members were invited to help celebrate the honorees at a festive dinner in the theater lobby. Among the honorees were some of The 5th’s favorite faces – Robert Aguilar, Greg McCormick Allen, Bill Berry, Patti Cohenour, Allen Fitzpatrick, Richard Gray, Laura Griffith, Louis Hobson, Suzy Hunt, David Anthony Lewis, Matt Owen, Grayson Smith, and Dane Stokinger. It was a wonderful evening enjoyed by all.

1 Circles Members Anton and Karen Gielen with Richard Gray, recipient of Best Production Number in A Room With a View, Outstanding Ensemble Performance in Monty Python’s Spamalot and Outstanding Featured Actor (tie) in Monty Python’s Spamalot.

2 Laura Griffith, recipient of Best Musical Performance in 1 Monty Python’s Spamalot.

3 Matt Owen, recipient of Best Production Number in 2 A Room With a View and Outstanding Ensemble Performance in Monty Python’s Spamalot; Jessica Skerritt; Dane Stokinger, recipient of Outstanding Ensemble performance for Monty Python’s Spamalot; and Bernadine Griffin, Managing Director.

4 Circles Members Laura and Jim Mendoza.

For more information on how you can become a Circles member, 3 4 please call Christine Aguon at 206-260-2171 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT I have lived in Seattle for 47 years and have two grown daughters. I retired five years ago after 20 years as an elementary school librarian. In my spare time I volunteer at West Side Baby, a nonprofit organization that provides essential items for local children in need. Of course I enjoy reading, as well as travelling the world with my daughters and going to The 5th Avenue Theatre.

What does coming to The 5th mean for you? Coming to The 5th Avenue gives me time with friends and family while enjoying an excellent theater experience. As a season subscriber, my horizons are broadened by occasionally seeing a show I wouldn’t have necessarily bought tickets for, but am almost always happy to have seen. What do you enjoy most about The 5th? I love the beautiful historic theater that is the home of great entertainment. Judith Lybecker Why do you support The 5th? I support The 5th Avenue Theatre, because I appreciate a theater that supports the local artists, rather than one that only does touring shows. We are able to make connections Director's Circle Member with actors we see repeatedly at The 5th Avenue as well as at other local theaters. and Subscriber since 2001 What has been your favorite musical at The 5th? I like the old standards, but my favorite 5th Avenue musical is Les Misérables.

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Pay It Forward

Help us share the magic of theater with thousands of children and families this holiday season and throughout the year! At The 5th, we believe that live theater holds the transformative power to make us laugh, make us cry, and make us think. This experience brings us together as a community, and provides a moment of musical theater bliss. With your Pay It Forward donation, you can help us share that moment with children, families and groups who otherwise might not have access to live theater. Last year, our donors helped us provide more than 3,000 free tickets to children and families who otherwise couldn’t afford to attend. This year, please help us reach even more!

YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIFT OF: Make your gift online at • $25 provides a ticket for one www.5thavenue.org/donate Curious children peek into the orchestra pit at a performance—their tickets were paid for • $50 provides tickets for two or call us in the Development Office at through donations to last year’s 206-971-7900. Pay It Forward campaign. • $100 allows a family of four to attend

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Please join us in thanking our corporate and institutional sponsors for their generous support of The 5th Avenue Theatre!

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Welcome to The 5th Avenue Theatre’s production of A Christmas Story.

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40 5TH AVENUE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP See It Again for $25* DAVID ARMSTRONG (Executive Producer and Artistic Director) Since his appointment in 2000, Armstrong has guided The 5th Avenue to a position as one of the nation’s leading musical theater companies, acclaimed for both its development and production of new works and its innovative stagings of classic musicals. As a director, he has created memorable 5th Avenue productions of A Room *Bring paid ticket stub to The 5th Avenue Box Office on day with a View; Oliver!; Candide; Hello, Dolly!; Sweeney Todd; of performance. One stub per customer. $25 tickets subject White Christmas; Hair; Mame; ; The to availability. Not valid for Prime/Pearl seating, with other Secret Garden; ; Company; The Rocky Horror offers or on previously purchased tickets. Show; ; Vanities; Yankee Doodle Dandy!; and Saving Aimee, which made its Broadway debut as Scandalous under Armstrong’s direction in November 2012. Prior to The 5th, he spent nearly 20 years as a freelance director, choreographer, and librettist. His work has been seen in New York, Los Angeles and at many leading regional theaters including The Kennedy Center, Ordway Center, Ford’s Stay Connected to The 5th! Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse, and New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse. From 1990 through 1995, he served as artistic director of Cohoes in upstate NY. Check Out Our New Mobile Site and App Armstrong has also written the books for the musicals (winner of Take us with you! seven Drama-Logue Awards), Gold Rush, and Yankee Doodle Dandy! Visit www.5thavenue.org on your mobile BERNADINE (BERNIE) C. GRIFFIN (Managing device to access our new mobile site. Or visit Director) was appointed managing director in January your mobile app store and search for The 2010 and is responsible for the administrative, fundraising, 5th Avenue Theatre. (Mobile app is currently information services and facility operations, as well as oversight of all activities related to the Board of Directors. available for iPhone and Android.) Griffin first joined the Theatre in 2002 as director of theater advancement and development. During her Sign Up for 5th Avenue Email tenure, The 5th Avenue has grown from a $10 million to a Join our email list and you’ll be the first to know about ticket $25 million organization. She brings to her position 30 years of fundraising and arts management experience. deals, upcoming events, and everything else 5th Avenue! Prior to The 5th Avenue, she served as director of development for the prestigious Sign up at www.5thavenue.org/account/signup Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, as well as for The Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach, California. Before moving to California, she served at the Seattle Symphony where she is proud to have been part of the team that built Benaroya Become a Fan Hall. In addition to the Symphony, Griffin worked for the Tony Award-winning on Facebook Seattle Repertory Theatre, as well as ’s National Actors Theatre in Late-breaking news, musical theater trivia, backstage New York. She began her career at the University of Denver. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington and is happenings, and more. It’s all there on Facebook when you proud to have been born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington. She is a member become a fan. of Theater Communications Group, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre www.facebook.com/5thave and a board member of Seattle Rotary #4. She has also served as a grants panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts. Griffin was named one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2013 Women of Influence. She is married to award- Follow Us winning actor Seán G. Griffin. on Twitter Tweet along with us at special events and tell us what you BILL BERRY (Producing Artistic Director) served as The 5th Avenue’s associate producing artistic director and think of your favorite shows! casting director from 2002 through 2009. During that twitter.com/5thavetheatre time, he directed productions of West Side Story (Seattle Times Footlight Award), (Seattle Times Follow Us Footlight Award), Wizard of Oz and Smokey Joe’s Café. He recently made his Broadway debut as the director of the on Instagram First Date hit musical at the . Berry’s Post your photos at special events using #5thAvenue and tell directing work has been seen at theaters across the country, most recently at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Play­house where us what you think of your favorite shows! he directed a critically acclaimed production of On the Town. Directing highlights include Cabaret performed at The 5th Avenue Theatre, St. Paul’s Ordway Center instagram.com/5thavetheatre (Ivey Award), San Jose’s American Musical Theatre, and Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars, as well as the smash hits First Date and RENT at The 5th. From 2002 to Visit our 2009, he served as the producing director for The 5th Avenue’s education and YouTube Channel outreach programs. During that time he significantly expanded the scope and Chats with visiting artists, David Armstrong’s Musical Theatre impact of these initiatives, including spearheading the creation of Fridays at The 5th and The 5th Avenue Awards, honoring excellence in high school musical Factory, clips from Spotlight Night, rehearsals in progress. theater, as well as substantially increasing the reach of the Adventure Musical See what we’ve added to our video library on The 5th Avenue Theatre Touring Company throughout the Northwest. These programs combined YouTube Channel. now serve 60,000 students annually. He also initiated the Show Talk series, which seeks to deepen the theater-going experience. Prior to his work at The 5th Avenue youtube.com/user/5thavenuetheatre Theatre, Berry was a freelance theater artist based in New York City.

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David Armstrong, Executive Producer and Artistic Director Bernadine C. Griffin, Managing Director Bill Berry, Producing Artistic Director

ARTISTIC Christina Moon Molly Suhr PRODUCTION C. Luke Mathis Ian Eisendrath Customer Service Manager - Box Office Grants Manager Julia L. Collins Head Builder Alhadeff Family Director of New Works Martha McKee Jeanne Thompson Director of Production Brian Ainslie & Music Supervisor Assistant Customer Service Manager Membership Manager Mo Chapman Assistant Builder Kat Sherrell Isabel Dickey Kaitlin O’Neil Production Logistics Coordinator Christopher Moad Associate Music Supervisor Assistant Customer Service Manager Special Events Manager Erik Holden Costume Shop Manager Albert Evans Technical Director Deborah Engelbach Artistic and Music Associate Customer Service Associates EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Lauren Smith Costume & Wardrobe Assistant Dane Andersen Candis Anderson, Courtney Bennett, Anya Rudnick Associate Production Manager Rigmor Vohra Music Coordinator Jenna Galdun, Megan Gurdine, Kasey Director of Education and Outreach Allyson Kolan Cutter/Tailor Makaela Pollock Harrison, Evan Jones, Kelsey Kelmel, Orlando Morales Company Manager Gillian Paulson New Works Associate Kat LeMaster, Becky Lewis, Sascha Director of the Rising Star Project and Patricia Hein Draper John Callahan Streckel, Jesse Summers, Pam Wagher, Internships Interim Company Manager Robin Montero, Ruthie Nicklaus Music Apprentice Patrick Walrath, Rachel Zimmerman Connie Corrick Kelsey Thorgalsen First Hands Community Programs Coordinator Casting Associate & Artistic Assistant Marlys McDonald EXECUTIVE AND Direct Sales/Telefundraising Lauren Ruhl Lisa Armstrong, Rachael Dorman Wardrobe Master ADMINISTRATION Christa Bond Education Associate Season Production Assistants Randy Werdal Sean Glynn Direct Sales/Telefunding Manager Aaron-Jeramee Alsonso Assistant Wardrobe Master Executive Assistant to Mr. Armstrong, Edwin Boyd FINANCE Stage Management Intern Jeanna Gomez Ms. Griffin & Mr. Berry Assistant Manager Dean Frerker Linnea Ingalls Master Crafts Burt Bervar, Darren Camp, Boyé Vice President of Finance Producing Intern Patti Emmert COMMUNICATIONS, Coker, Judy Henceroth, Henriette Rory Krout Shannin Strom-Henry Alterations Lead MARKETING AND PATRON Klauser, Jim Pennington, Gail Sage, Controller Costume and Wardrobe Director Holly Kipp SERVICES Joseph Staub, Mark Williams Joanna McRho Laurel S. Horton First Hand Patrick Harrison Representatives Accountant Head Carpenter Teresa O’Leary, Kati Dawson, Maggie Vice President of Marketing, Grace Kang Gregory L. Davis Melvin Communications & Patron Services Front of House Accounts Payable Coordinator Production Carpenter Stitchers Peggy Busteed Jaime Welker Sean Stelfox Jason Balter Mary Jones Director of Ticketing & Customer Front of House Manager Accounting Associate Assistant/Production Carpenter Head Hair and Make-up Service Lauren Ruhl, Emma Ruhl, Robin Ben Leifer Ken Berg Heather Sincic Chris Marcacci Obourn, Sean Martin, Kelvin Jones, Human Resources Manager Automation Carpenter Assistant Hair and Make-up Associate Director of Marketing Ed Lammi John Hudson House Managers INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Head Flyman/Rigger SERVICES Marketing and Public Relations Sean Martin, Ed Lammi, Emma Ruhl, Jim Cornelson Dave McCawley AAA Pest Control • ACCO • Jennifer Flood Lauren Ruhl, Mike Chang, Sean Director of IT Production Flyman Alphagraphics • Capital Grille • Senior Marketing Manager Martin, Garth Ball, Mike Chang, Melisa Bumpus Sean Callahan Dennis Warshall Art and Events • Reesa Nelson Colin Chez, Frank Chinn, Alia Collin- Systems Administrator Head Electrician Eden Pest Control • Evergreen Fire Marketing Coordinator Friedrichs, Dave Cusick, Stephanie Douglas Day Stephen A. Graham and Safety • Firstline Communications Niklaus Lopez Guerrero, Nancy Harris, Tony Helpdesk Administrator Assistant Electrician • Ivar’s and Kidd Valley Restaurants Group Sales Manager Mazzella, Sue Moser, Robin Obourn, Ross M. Brown, • Mailhandlers • Mark Kitaoka and Bridget Summers Liz Pyle, Scott Seramur, Meadow OPERATIONS Sal Ponce Tracy Martin • Mayflower Park Public Relations Manager Swanson, Kalia Towers-Thomas, Kelvin Catherine Johnstone Key Electricians Hotel • McCallum Print Group • Heidi Staub Jones Director of Facility Operations Craig Bradshaw McKinstry • Minuteman Press • PR & Communications Associate Head Ushers Alda Shepherd Programmer Pacific Furniture Installation • Pacific Carmel Dunn Kathleen Bryant, Barbie Denend, Facility Manager Karen Marta Katz Office Automation • Palomino • Senior Graphic Designer Karen Hall, Tony Mazzella Kelly Radke Head Sound Engineer Penske • Prime Electric • Promotion Jeff Carpenter Coat Check Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator James Rudy Arts • Rainier Building Services • Graphic Designer Assistant Sound Engineer Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery • Kevin Harris DEVELOPMENT STAGE DOOR/SECURITY STAFF Kelly Mickelson Servicemark LLC • Standard Parking • Graphic Designer Michelle Moga Warren Bohner, Mike Chang, Karen Key Sound Engineer Topper’s English Floral Design • Unico Mary Dellasega Vice President of Philanthropy Hall, Erik Knauer, Dean LaRoque, Diana J. Gervais Properties • Union Square Garage • Patron Relations Christine Aguon Meg Plimpton Production Property Master Walter E. Nelson Co. • Washington Circles Manager Tristan E. Hansen Graphics LLC • Whitman Global Customer Service/Ticketing Sarah McKee Bednar ATTORNEYS Creative Property Master Carpet Care • Zee Medical Service Maryke VanBeuzekom Corporate Giving Manager For The 5th Avenue Theatre: Katy Fogg Senior Database Manager Chelsea Judd Levin Plotkin & Menin Assistant Property Master Nichole Mines Development Coordinator Loren H. Plotkin and Susan Mindell Ariana Donofrio, Austin Smart, Patty Database Manager Desiree Saraspi John W. Hanley, Jr. Kovacs Khajha Rogers Donor Information Services Manager Sendroff & Baruch, LLP Prop Builders/Artisans Customer Service Manager

PATRON INFORMATION

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES COAT CHECK is located on north side of lobby. ADDRESS The 5th Avenue Theatre is located at In the event of an emergency, please wait for an 1308 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101. ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair seating is available. announcement for further instructions. Ushers will The Theatre Administrative Offices are located at The theater is equipped with the Sennheiser Listening be available for assistance. 1326 5th Avenue, Suite 735, Seattle, WA 98101. System for the hard of hearing; headsets are available EMERGENCY NUMBER The theater’s emergency at Coat Check for use, free of charge, with a valid BOX OFFICE 206-625-1900. number in Coat Check is: 206-625-1294. Leave your ID and subject to availability. Braille playbills are GROUP SALES Groups of 10 or more can save. account number or exact seat location with your available at no cost from Coat Check. Elevator access Call 888-625-1418 or email [email protected]. emergency contact in case they need to reach you. is available with usher assistance. ADMINISTRATION 206-625-1418. SMOKING POLICY Smoking is NOT allowed in The 5th Avenue offers American Sign Language any part of the theater or within 25 feet of entrance. interpreted, audio described, and open captioned FAX 206-292-9610. performances. For more information, call 206-625- FIREARMS POLICY No firearms of any kind are WEBSITE www.5thavenue.org 1900 (voice) or email [email protected]. allowed in any part of the theater. THEATER RENTAL For information regarding LOST & FOUND Call 206-625-1418 between FOOD & UNCAPPED DRINKS are not allowed booking, please contact Cathy Johnstone at 10 AM and 4 PM on weekdays. in the auditorium. 206-625-1418.

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