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A PLAY ABOUT COMIC GENIUS DICK GREGORY TURN ME LOOSE

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A PLAY ABOUT COMIC GENIUS TIMELESS MASTERPIECE WORLD-PREMIERE POWER PLAY INSPIRATIONAL A CAPPELLA TRIBUTE Dick Gregory INDECENT JQA JUBILEE TURN ME LOOSE BY | DIRECTED BY ERIC ROSEN WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY AARON POSNER WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY TAZEWELL THOMPSON IN ASSOCIATION WITH JOHN LEGEND, GET LIFTED FILM COMPANY, CO-PRODUCTION WITH BALTIMORE CENTER STAGE ARLENE AND ROBERT KOGOD CRADLE | 1 – APRIL 14, 2019 KREEGER THEATER | APRIL 26 – JUNE 2, 2019 MIKE JACKSON, THE WILL AND JADA SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION, AND KANSAS CITY REPERTORY This unique, highly-theatrical play imagines key Born on the campus of Fisk University, the world-renowned KREEGER THEATER | NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 30, 2018 confrontations between John Quincy Adams and some Fisk Jubilee Singers shattered racial barriers. The a cappella BETH HUBBARD, THE PRIVATE , ERIC FALKENSTEIN, of ’s most dynamic figures: George Washington, African American ensemble has blended their rich voices SIMONSAYS ENTERTAINMENT, JAMIE CESA, JANA BABATUNDE-BEY The controversial 1923 Broadway debut of the Yiddish drama Andrew Jackson, , Abraham Lincoln, his together sharing a heritage of strength and endurance. BY GRETCHEN LAW | DIRECTED BY JOHN GOULD RUBIN God of Vengeance inspired this award-winning behind-the- own father John Adams and more. At once provocative, With uplifting spirituals and hymns including “Wade in scenes story of the courageous artists who risked their haunting and hilarious, this Power Play challenges the way the Water,” “Ain’t That Good News,” “Swing Low, Sweet KREEGER THEATER | SEPTEMBER 6 – OCTOBER 14, 2018 careers and lives to perform a work deemed “indecent.” This we think of our country, our government and ourselves. Chariot” and “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen,” This intimate and no-holds-barred drama chronicles Tony Award-winning intimate and enchanting play filled with this musical with more than three dozen songs is Dick Gregory’s rise as Black to expose music and dance is a testament to the transformative power WALL STREET DRAMA sure to ignite audiences. audiences to racial . Turn Me Loose is an exuberant of art that is timelier than ever before. and raw tribute to Gregory’s life as a civil rights activist, comic genius and unapologetic provocateur. FEARLESS POLITICAL JOURNEY JUNK BY | DIRECTED BY JACKIE MAXWELL GOLD STANDARD MUSICAL KLEPTOCRACY FICHANDLER STAGE | APRIL 5 – MAY 5, 2019 BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH ROBERT AHRENS The brilliant and calculating Robert Merkin is not concerned DIRECTED BY JACKSON GAY | BY KENNETH LIN about crossing the line to get what he wants in the name MUSIC AND LYRICS BY of “saving America.” Inspired by the volatile and cut-throat KREEGER THEATER | JANUARY 18 – FEBRUARY 24, 2019 financial world and the junk bond giants of the 1980s, ORIGINAL BOOK BY P. G. WODEHOUSE AND The collapse of the Soviet Union paved the way for a new “this epic piece of work” ( Tribune) is an enticing AND AND RUSSEL CROUSE class of robber barons who plunged Russia into a terrifying look at the money makers, their hubris and those NEW BOOK BY TIMOTHY CROUSE AND JOHN WEIDMAN dark age of chaos and corruption. When the richest and who tried to hold them accountable. most ruthless of them attempts to reform, he’s confronted DIRECTED BY MOLLY SMITH | CHOREOGRAPHED BY PARKER ESSE by a young Vladimir Putin who is charting his own path to MUSIC DIRECTION BY PAUL SPORTELLI power. This world-premiere drama spotlights U.S. – Russia FICHANDLER STAGE | NOVEMBER 2 – DECEMBER 23, 2018 relations, where crude oil is the language of diplomacy. Aboard the SS American the lovelorn Billy has stowed PORTRAIT OF COURAGE away to stop the marriage of his mystery muse, heiress Hope Harcourt, to another man. Unlikely alliances arise as mischief and mayhem ensue in this madcap musical by THE HEIRESS beloved composer and Tony Award winner Cole Porter. ’s BY RUTH GOETZ AND AUGUSTUS GOETZ the perfect night out at the theater — contagiously fun and pure “musical comedy joy!” () SUGGESTED BY THE HENRY JAMES NOVEL “WASHINGTON SQUARE” DIRECTED BY SEEMA SUEKO FICHANDLER STAGE | FEBRUARY 8 – MARCH 10, 2019 Finding one’s voice is never easy. Socially awkward and plain Catherine Sloper has struggled her entire life when an unexpected visit awakens her hopes of true love. A devastating betrayal follows, forcing the scorned Catherine to learn how to roar, realize her truth and take control of her destiny. 2018/19FULL AND MINI-SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE NOW ON SALESEASON | 202-488-3300 | ARENASTAGE.ORG JQAWORLD-PREMIERE POWER PLAY JUBILEEINSPIRATIONAL A CAPPELLA TRIBUTE WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY AARON POSNER WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY TAZEWELL THOMPSON ARLENE AND ROBERT KOGOD CRADLE | MARCH 1 – APRIL 14, 2019 KREEGER THEATER | APRIL 26 – JUNE 2, 2019 This unique, highly-theatrical play imagines key Born on the campus of Fisk University, the world-renowned confrontations between John Quincy Adams and some Fisk Jubilee Singers shattered racial barriers. The a cappella of America’s most dynamic figures: George Washington, African American ensemble has blended their rich voices Andrew Jackson, Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, his together sharing a heritage of strength and endurance. own father John Adams and more. At once provocative, With uplifting spirituals and hymns including “Wade in haunting and hilarious, this Power Play challenges the way the Water,” “Ain’t That Good News,” “Swing Low, Sweet we think of our country, our government and ourselves. Chariot” and “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen,” this musical with more than three dozen songs is JUNKWALL STREET DRAMA sure to ignite audiences. BY AYAD AKHTAR | DIRECTED BY JACKIE MAXWELL FICHANDLER STAGE | APRIL 5 – MAY 5, 2019 The brilliant and calculating Robert Merkin is not concerned about crossing the line to get what he wants in the name of “saving America.” Inspired by the volatile and cut-throat financial world and the junk bond giants of the 1980s, “this epic piece of work” () is an enticing look at the money makers, their hubris and those who tried to hold them accountable. HOB-ad-ArenaStage-171017.pdf 1 10/17/17 4:20 PM HOB-ad-ArenaStage-171017.pdf 1 10/17/17 4:20 PM

TURN ME LOOSE TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 Artistically Speaking 9 From the Executive Producer 10 About the Comic Genius 13 Title Page 15 Cast / For this Production 17 Bios — Cast

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ARTISTICALLY SPEAKING

Dick Gregory had a long life and career creating comedy with a purpose. He turned racial slurs into jokes. He did not shy away from uncomfortable subjects. He was an advocate for equal rights for the Black community and women. He was outspoken with his ideas. His jokes got to the heart of the matter. Rage is necessary in comedy — the humor helps us acknowledge the anger as a group. Dick Gregory refused to perform on the Tonight Show with until he was invited to sit on the couch to chat afterwards. Dick Gregory was present at many historic protests, marches and moments in the . He did not just advocate, he was part of the action. It’s a reminder that our role as artists instigates action. He was a changemaker. He was a tastemaker. You can see this legacy in many popular of today, and especially in the buzz about 's show Nanette on . She talks about comedy including a setup of tension that is relieved by the joke. She is truthful about her personal journey and says she wants to stop performing comedy because the world needs to live in the tension, not feel good about it. I think Dick Gregory would have been pleased to see her stand up routine and the buzz that it’s generating. Dick Gregory is one of the many important artists who were born, raised or made D.C. their home. Artists like , , Taraji P. Henson, , to name just a few. Perhaps it was his activism that prompted him to be at the heart of our political system. There is a wealth of talent in this city and the greater Washington area — take note of the performers you see at Arena and elsewhere. They may be destined for great things. I imagine each of us has our own moment when the world turns and we make a choice to become politically active — when we engage our full rights as citizens to speak out and vote for political leaders who will make profound change. We all must speak out on issues that are important to us — and there is no more important time to use our first amendment rights than now. Dick Gregory would approve.

Molly Smith Artistic Director

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Welcome to Turn Me Loose, the first show of our 2018/19 subscription season. With my program notes this season, I hope to focus on two ideas that form the bedrock of our mission and explain how these ideas are reflected in the choices we make, the plays and musicals we get to produce. We find enormous strength in two founding principles: one: Our theater is a place where everyone should feel welcome. two: We are resident in our community where artists are free to create and find dignity in making a living as theater practitioners. Both ideas are strong enough to have sustained the organization for 69 years (and counting) and to have fostered a whole movement — the resident theater. Ideas are often difficult to quantify, but our belief in these two notions has built immeasurable “equity” on our “balance sheet” of enormous value. As Zelda used to say, “with each production we try to recoup a tiny piece of the universe.” These principles also live in several of our current core values, including: “strive to instill in the public life-long love and participation in the theater arts,” “flourish by building a healthy, dynamic and powerful artistic community,” and “cultivate an engaged, diverse and responsive board, staff, audience and community.” Therefore, it is easy to argue (if an argument is even required) that a play that reminds us of the brilliance and humanity of local hero and Southwest neighbor Dick Gregory is a perfect way for Arena to honor his memory. To quote Clyde Haberman (from The New York Times), “Dick Gregory was a pioneering satirist who transformed cool humor into a barbed force for civil rights in the , then veered from his craft for a life devoted to protest and in the name of assorted social causes …” Mr. Gregory was seen around Washington and in our Southwest neighborhood while he lived here. He knew people all over and remained totally engaged in social and political issues throughout his life. How wonderful that we can now see his story on our stage, feel the power in a well-crafted joke, and appreciate that the work of an artist formerly resident in our community continues to find a voice in a place that welcomes his many truths captured in the loving hands of this production of Turn Me Loose. Thank you and enjoy the show.

Edgar Dobie Executive Producer President of the Corporation

2018/19 SEASON 9 ABOUT THE COMIC GENIUS BY NAYSAN MOJGANI, LITERARY MANAGER

Dick Gregory transformed comedy. And in so doing, he transformed American society. And he continued to do so throughout his career, putting his life and livelihood on the line to speak truth, to protect his community, and to stand up for justice. Time and time again, he looked bigotry and small-mindedness in the eye and, instead of flinching, he would crack a joke that brought even those who hated him to tears of laughter. And this is why comedians and activists and politicians and artists from all walks of life over the last fifty years have cited Dick Gregory as a favorite and an inspiration. From to to , there are countless giants of contemporary society who tip their hats to Baba Gregory and strive to continue the work he began.

“ Dick was the greatest, and he was the “ One of the bravest, most unapologetic first. Somebody had to break down that comedians in history.” — door. He was the one.” — “ Warrior, soldier, revolutionary.” “ He taught us how to laugh. He taught — DAVID ALAN GRIER us how to fight. He taught us how “ A 5 Star General in The War for to live.” — REVEREND Human Rights!” — SAMUEL L. JACKSON “ A king... My hero.” — “ A groundbreaker in comedy and a “ What he did for comedy can’t ever voice for justice.”— JOHN LEGEND be equalled.” — “ A true, committed, and consistent “ True legend, trailblazing comedian and freedom fighter.” — outspoken leader of the causes. An advocate “ If it wasn't for Dick Gregory, you don't for better nutrition in Black communities. get Dave Chappelle. You don't get Chris He was tough on me and I appreciated Rock, Richard Pryor.” — KEITH AND KENNY LUCAS him for that.” — CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER “ A tremendous comedian... To call him an “ Mr. Dick Gregory made me realize we icon or a legend means, well, he came and most definitely have a responsibility to he did it, but he's still funny!” — those coming behind us.” — TONY ROCK “ Always stood up for what was right “ Dick Gregory changed my life.” with , intellect and unwavering — ORLANDO JONES conviction.”— ROSIE PEREZ “ Truth teller, make you fall on your face “Encouraging and supportive, he was the laughing Comedian, health man before it was comedian who fought for equality. He left cool & crazy expensive.” — comedy better than he found it.” — GEORGE LOPEZ

10 2018/19 SEASON Photo of Dick Gregory by Jefry Andres Wright. Background photos courtesy of Dick Gregory Media, Inc.

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CAST (in order of appearance) Stand-up Comic / Emcee / Interviewer / / Cabbie...... JOHN CARLIN Dick Gregory...... EDWIN LEE GIBSON

FOR THIS PRODUCTION Associate Costume Designer...... SARITA FELLOWS Associate Sound Designer...... GAHYAE RYU Associate Set Designer / Video Designer...... EUGENE YEN SHIH-LIEN Technical Director...... NATALIE BELL Costume Director...... JOSEPH P. SALASOVICH Master Electrician...... CHRISTOPHER V. LEWTON Sound Director...... TIMOTHY M. THOMPSON Directing Assistant...... MANNA-SYMONE MIDDLEBROOKS Stage Management Fellow...... JJ HERSH Show Carpenter...... MICK COUGHLAN Props...... KYLE HANDZIAK Light Board Operator...... BRIAN FLORY Follow Spot Operator...... NORA MATTHEWS Sound Board Operator...... REID MOFFATT Wardrobe Supervisor...... ALINA GERALL Tailoring...... DAWSON TAILORS

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Blood First. Writing credits include the plays Five ’Til, Knucklehead and pla-ce-bo; CAST (in alphabetical order) original pilots Nicodemus, Arrivée, and Like JOHN CARLIN (Stand-up Family; and the feature filmsA New Normal Comic / Emcee / Interviewer / and Arrivée. He is a 2006 Heckler / Cabbie) is thrilled to (Excellence in Off-Broadway theater) reprise the roles he winner for Outstanding Performance. originated in Turn Me Loose, for his Arena Stage debut. Recent Off-Broadway productions include America Is Hard to See (HERE Arts), Turn CREATIVE Me Loose (Westside Theatre) and Uncle GRETCHEN LAW (Playwright) is the author Vanya (The Pearl). Regional credits include of five full-length plays:The Adventures Turn Me Loose (Wallis Annenberg), Dead of A Black Girl In Search Of Her God was Accounts and Time Stands Still (Hampton adapted from a Bernard Shaw story of Theatre Company), Oklahoma! (Bard the same title and has been approved for Summerscape) and Hadestown (NYTW production by The Society of Authors; Al summer residency). Film / TV credits Sharpton for President was a semi-finalist include Roddy and Doddy, See You Around, in the Eugene O’Neill National Playwright’s The System and A Crime to Remember. A Conference 2006; Turn Me Loose was former RCA recording artist and workshopped by Atlantic Theater independent solo artist, John is a member Company, New York Stage and Film and at of Reverend Billy & The Stop Shopping New York Theatre Workshop; additionally, Choir, a radical NYC-based performance History Lessons and Loving community that has toured Europe and the have been read at the National Black U.S., opened for Neil Young and travelled Theater Festival, The Players, The National to Ferguson, MO, Standing Rock, ND and Arts Club, the Harlem Theater Company, the D.C. headquarters of the EPA and the LAByrinth Theater Company and The FERC. Love and gratitude to DG, Lillian and Dramatist Guild, of which she is a member. the entire Gregory family. She is a longtime member of the Frank Silvera Writers Workshop. Gretchen is a EDWIN LEE GIBSON (Dick practicing psychotherapist with degrees Gregory) recently returned from Yale Divinity School and the Columbia from a nine-month stint with University School of Social Work. In 1991, famed theater auteur Peter she founded the Parents’ Foundation, 100 Brook at National Theatre Broadway, in New Haven, CT, a residential Studio, London and Theatre community for adults with psychiatric Des Bouffes du Nord, Paris. Off‑Broadway illnesses. She resides in Guilford, CT. credits include Battlefield by Peter Brook (2017/18 international tour); Beyond Caring JOHN GOULD RUBIN (Director) is the artistic by Alexander Zeldin (U.S. premiere, director of The Private Theater and former Lookingglass Theatre); Love and co-artistic / executive director (with Phillip Information by Caryl Churchill (U.S. Seymour Hoffman and John Ortiz) of premiere, Minetta Lane Theatre / NYTW); LAByrinth Theater for which he directed The Seven (NYTW); The Diary of Black Men seven plays including premieres by John (Fairfield Halls, London);Five ’Til (Dixon Patrick Shanley and Erin Cressida Wilson. Place Theatre); and The Death of Bessie He originally created Turn Me Loose at Smith (New Brooklyn Theatre). Some LAByrinth as part of collection of writings TV / film credits include : SVU, entitled ’68, and then directed the show Shameless, Marshall, and Dad and Off-Broadway at The Westside Theatre

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(nominated for the Joe Calloway Award, The Train Driver, Blood Knot, ’s Best Director) and at The Wallis Annenberg St. Joan Into the Fire, Three Days of Rain Center in L.A. He directed American Buffalo (Drama Desk Award nomination) and Neon with Treat Williams and Stephen Adly Psalms (American Theater Wing Award Guirgis at The Dorset Theatre Festival, nomination). Regional credits include where he also directed Outside Mullingar Culture Clash's The Birds, Charles Ludam’s two seasons prior; and a multi-media Hedda Gabler, Anna Deavere Smith’s production of Double Indemnity at The Old Twilight: , 1992. International Globe, with Michael Hayden. He’s directed credits include Soyinka’s Scourge of at Rattlestick, Ma-Yi, The Public, and the Hyacinths, King Lear (Dijon Festival) Soho Theatre in London among others, and Dallane’s Solo Macbeth (London). notably Peer Gynt at The International His directing credits include Dachniki Ibsen Festival in Oslo; Playing With Fire (a (Russia). Christopher teaches at CalArts. deconstruction of Strindberg’s one-act www.chrisbarreca.com play about voyeurism, exhibitionism and wife-swapping at The Box, the notorious SUSAN HILFERTY (Costume Designer) has sex cabaret); a site-specificHedda Gabler designed costumes and / or scenery for in a townhouse for twenty five people over 350 productions across the globe. per performance; Queen For A Day with Her work on Broadway includes David Proval and Vincent Pastore Off- (Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Broadway and The Cherry Orchard with Circle awards. Currently in its 15th year); Ellen Burstyn at The . Current Present Laughter; Spring Awakening; Lestat projects: a radical, new adaptation of A Doll (all Tony nominated); and House (just recently developed through (Tony nomination and Hewes Award). Her a Collaboration Residency at The Marble recent Off-Broadway credits include:An House Project), Rocco, Chelsea, Adriana Ordinary Muslim (NYTW); Illyria (Public Sean, Claudia, Gianna, Alex (a devised Theatre); "MASTER HAROLD”…and the project about the consciousness of conflict Boys (Signature Theatre) written and and the American Political Divide which directed by (with whom will be produced by The Private Theatre she has designed and / or co-directed 41 in February, 2019), and an all Afro-German productions around the world). Her work production of Hedda Gabler in Berlin. Next on Salomé for the Shakespeare Theatre year, Mr. Rubin will direct a multi-media Company earned her the 2016 Helen stage adaptation of Revolutionary Road, in Hayes award for Outstanding Set Design. Mandarin, for the 1,000-seat stage theater She is Chair of the Department of Design in the National Centre of Performing Arts for Stage and Film at NYU’s Tisch School of China in Beijing, which will then tour of the Arts. susanhilferty.com throughout the Mainland. STEPHEN STRAWBRIDGE (Lighting Designer) CHRISTOPHER BARRECA (Set Designer) has has designed over 200 productions on designed over 200 productions. Broadway and Off-Broadway and at most major credits include Rocky (2014 Tony Award, regional theater and opera companies Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle across the U.S. Internationally his work has Award winner), Search and Destroy, Our been seen in Bergen, Copenhagen, The Country’s Good and Chronicle of a Death Hague, Hong Kong, Linz, Lisbon, Munich, Foretold (American Theatre Wing Award). Naples, Sao Paulo, Stratford-upon-Avon Off-Broadway credits include Adrienne (Royal Shakespeare Company), Stockholm, Kennedy’s He Brought Her Heart Back in a Vienna and Wroclaw. Recent credits Box (Obie Award), Turn Me Loose, Master include Much Ado About Nothing (Old Harold (directed by Fugard), Painted Rocks, Globe); Flyin’ West (Westport Playhouse);

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The White Card (American Repertory Mammoth. With Studio Theatre, Kim was Theatre); and Native Son (Yale Repertory the dialect coach for In the Red and Brown Theatre). Dance credits include Pilobolus Water, Invisible Man and Passing Strange. Dance Theatre, Alison Chase performance For Ford’s Theatre, Necessary Sacrifices and others. Nominations and awards and Black Pearl Sings! And In Darfur at include American Theatre Wing, Bay Area Theatre J. Kim James Bey is Professor Theatre Critics Circle, Connecticut Critics of Theatre / Acting at Howard University, Circle, Dallas-Fort Worth Theater Critics and is certified in Fitzmaurice Voicework. Forum, Drama Desk, , Henry M.F.A.: Rutgers University. Hewes Design and Lucille Lortel. He is co-chair of the Design Department at Yale ERIN CASS (Stage Manager) worked as School of Drama and resident lighting the PSM for Turn Me Loose at the Wallis designer at . Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Los Angeles. Other recent credits LEON ROTHENBERG (Sound Designer)’s include the Off-Broadway premiere of Arena Stage credits include Pullman Porter Turn Me Loose at the Westside Theater Blues. Select Broadway credits include in New York, PSM for the Off-Broadway The Boys in , A Doll’s House Part premiere of Queen For A Day, directed by 2, Violet, The Realistic Joneses, The Nance John Gould Rubin; production manager (Tony Award), The Heiress and Joe Turner’s and stage manager for Pilobolus Dance Come and Gone (Tony Award nomination). Theater’s international tour of Shadowland Select New York and Off-Broadway credits and PSM for the International WOW include Encores! 2013-2018, Playwrights Company’s tour of Solutions: Grassroots. Horizons, Second Stage, Manhattan Erin has stage managed extensively Theatre Club, Culture Project, Primary throughout the U.S. and Europe. She has Stages, Tectonic Theater Project, Women’s also worked in film and TV production in Project, Cherry Lane and The Public. New York and LA. She holds her B.A. in Select regional credits include A.C.T., City theater from Louisiana State University Theater Pittsburgh, Geffen, Huntington, (1998) and her M.F.A. in producing and Williamstown Theatre Festival, Merrimack stage management from CalArts (2002). Repertory, Delaware Theatre Company, Portland Center Stage, Seattle Repertory, CHRISTI B. SPANN (Assistant Stage La Jolla, Old Globe, New York Stage and Manager) returns to Arena Stage after Film, Two River Theater, North Shore Music serving as stage manager for Hold These Theater, Long Wharf, McCarter and Theatre Truths, : Four Women, A Raisin By The Sea. International credits include in the Sun, The Little Foxes and Love in , National Theatre of Afghanistan. Christi spent 12 seasons on Cyprus and Dijon Festival. www.klaxson.net the stage management staff at the Denver Center Theatre Company and has also KIM JAMES BEY (Vocal Coach) has been worked with The Great River Shakespeare the vocal and dialect coach for numerous Festival in Winona, MN, and Virginia productions, including Arena Stage Repertory Theatre in Richmond, VA. productions of Ruined, Cuttin’ Up, The Goat, or, Who is Sylvia?, The Piano Lesson and Anna in the Tropics. Recent dialect credits are with Mosaic Theater for Queens Girl in Africa, Blood Knot, A Human Being Died That Night and Unexplored Interiors. Other select credits include The Octoroon and The Convert at Woolly

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*Restrictions apply. Amtrak is a registered servicemark of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. WHO’S WHO SEE WHERE THE EDGAR DOBIE (Executive Producer) Born ARENA STAGE LEADERSHIP in Vernon, British Columbia, a village next to the Rocky Mountains (three years MOLLY SMITH (Artistic Director) has TRAIN CAN TAKE YOU after Arena had its first performance in served as Artistic Director since 1998. Her 1950), I am one of five brothers raised by more than 30 directing credits at Arena my Dad — Edgar, a mechanic and small Stage include Sovereignty, Carousel, The businessman — and Mom — Connie, a Originalist, , Camp telephone operator and union organizer. David, Mother Courage and Her Children, I am the only Dobie to make a career in Oklahoma!, A Moon for the Misbegotten, theater. Luckily for me, drama was an My Fair Lady, The Great White Hope, The arts elective I was offered at the tender Music Man, Legacy of Light, The Women of age of 12, so I hung up my hockey skates Brewster Place, Cabaret, South Pacific, All and joined the drama class, led by My Sons and How I Learned to Drive. Her teacher Paddy Malcolm and her fledgling directorial work has also been seen Off- Powerhouse Community Theater after Broadway at 59E59 in New York, Canada’s school. By the time I graduated from high Shaw Festival, The Court Theatre, The school, we volunteers had built ourselves Old Globe, Asolo Repertory, Berkeley a 200 seat fully-equipped theater on its Repertory, Trinity Repertory, Toronto’s own piece of land in the center of town and Tarragon Theatre, Montreal’s Centaur found a sell-out audience for the full season Theatre and Perseverance Theater in of plays we had to offer. That experience Juneau, Alaska, which she founded and taught me so many lessons about the ran from 1979 – 1998. Molly has been a power of theater to foster collaboration leader in new play development for over and share meaningful stories, as well as 40 years. She is a great believer in first, the public values that attach themselves second and third productions of new work to building a safe place where everyone is and has championed projects including welcome. All those lessons served me well How I Learned to Drive; Passion Play, a cycle; as a managing leader and producer both Next to Normal; and Dear Evan Hansen. sides of the border, and both sides of the She led the re-invention of Arena Stage, commercial and non-profit theater divide. focusing on the architecture and creation Arriving here at Arena in 2009 makes me of the Mead Center for American Theater feel like I am well-equipped for the best job and positioning Arena Stage as a national in the world. center for American artists. During her time with the company, Arena Stage has This theater operates under an agreement workshopped more than 100 productions, between the League of Resident and produced 39 world premieres, staged Actors’ Equity Association. numerous second and third productions The actors and stage managers are and been an important part of nurturing members of Actors’ Equity Association, nine projects that went on to have a life the Union of Professional Actors and on Broadway. In 2014, Molly made her Stage Managers in the . Broadway debut directing The Velocity of The scenic, costume, lighting and Autumn, following its critically acclaimed run sound designers in LORT theaters are at Arena Stage. She was awarded honorary represented by United Scenic Artists, doctorates from American University and Local USA-829 of the IATSE. Towson University. In 2018, she was honored The Director and Choreographer are Book at least 14-days in advance as Person of the Year by the National members of the STAGE DIRECTORS Theatre Conference and inducted into the AND CHOREOGRAPHERS SOCIETY, a national theatrical labor union. and save up to 25% or more*. Washington DC Hall of Fame. Arena Stage is a constituent of the Theatre Find out more at Amtrak.com. Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theater.

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ARENA STAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2018/19

CHAIR John Edelmann HONORARY TRUSTEES LIFE TRUSTEES Judith N. Batty Jeri Epstein Jim Abdo Norman Bernstein Elliot Feldman Kent Amos Lee G. Rubenstein VICE CHAIRS Maggie Fitzpatrick Ashok Bajaj Decker Anstrom Rick Froehlich Joanne Barker EMERITUS TRUSTEES Sander Bieber Nicholas Goad Michele G. Berman Arlene and Robert Kogod Eric Braverman Catherine Guttman-McCabe Steven R. Bralove CORPORATE OFFICERS Edgar Dobie, Ann Hamilton Susan Haas Bralove Richard Feinstein Ellen K. Harrison John Derrick PRESIDENT Vicki J. Hicks Sue Henry Nancy M. Folger Edgar Dobie Daniel Korengold Margot Kelly Larry Franks TREASURER Richard A. Newman John Lynham Natwar Gandhi Joe Beradelli Lucia Riddle B. Thomas Mansbach Fruzsina Harsanyi Hubert M. Schlosberg David BH Martin Patti Herman SECRETARY Beth Newburger Schwartz Joyce Moorehead Kay Kapoor Alison Irvin Raymond Sczudlo Ronald A. Paul M.d. Judy Lansing Kovler David E. Shiffrin Ilene Rosenthal Mark Levine Shawna Watley Gene Samburg David O. Maxwell TRUSTEES David Bruce Smith Joan P. Maxwell Andrew R. Ammerman Molly Smith Terry R. Peel Linda A. Baumann Sheila Stampfli Beverly Perry David Becker Robert Stout Judy Lynn Lavern Chatman Nneka Ukpai Richard W Snowdon Joseph P. Digangi Grace Terpstra Margaret Tomlinson

YOUNG PATRONS BOARD The Arena Stage Young Patrons Board seeks to strengthen and support the future of American THEATRE FORWARD FUNDERS theater at Arena Stage. The Young Patrons Board (CONTRIBUTORS AS OF AUGUST 2018) supports the artistic mission of Arena Stage by being Theatre Forward advances the American theatre active ambassadors to the community and arranging and its communities by providing funding and other opportunities for people under 40 years old to engage resources to the country’s leading nonprofit theatres. with the theater. Theatre Forward and our theatres are most grateful to the following Education through Theatre funders: MEMBERS Michael Baylis Marisa Maleck THEATRE EXECUTIVES ($50,000+) Paul Bolaji Brittany McCants AT&T Marivi Bryant Shannon McNeal The Hearst Foundations Victoria Clark Anna Katherine (AK) Moody BENEFACTORS ($25,000 – 49,999) Sarah Cohn Mary Kathryn Nagle The Augustine Foundation Caitlin Dutkiewicz Chibundu Nnake Wells Fargo Reshad Favors Josh Rubin Brandon Gay Margaret Rubin PACESETTERS ($15,000 – 24,999) The Music Man Foundation Whitney Hubbard Brandon Slade Lisa Orberg Sakisha Jackson Mignon Smith Southwest Airlines † Lucrecia Johnson Hillary Stemple Jason Kelley Adrienne Thompson DONORS ($10,000 – 14,999) Danielle M. Lancaster Tony Woods EverGreene Architectural Arts Ashley Lawrence Conrad Woody Alan & Jenni Freedman Ashley M. Lewis Yvesner Zamar Daryl and Steven Roth Foundation Westlake Reed Leskosky † Includes In-kind support

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FULL CIRCLE SOCIETY — ARENA STAGE’S PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM Arena Stage gratefully acknowledges these individuals who ensure the future of Arena Stage by making a planned gift. These gifts assure that Arena Stage will continue to challenge, educate and entertain audiences, and maintain its excellence in theater nationally, and internationally for generations to come. Arena can help you accomplish your personal, family and philanthropic goals while benefiting the theater. Supporters who make planned gifts to Arena are invited to join the Full Circle Society and enjoy special benefits. For more information about planned giving, please contact Holly Oliver at 202-600-4029 or [email protected].

THE FOLLOWING ARE MEMBERS AS OF JULY 1, 2018. MEMBERS Thomas Jesulaitis Estate of Henrietta T. Braunstein Anonymous (8) Margot Kelly Estate of Patricia Carroll Esthy and Jim Adler Drs. Susan and Perry Klein Estate of Albert Chaiken Dr. Bill Santford Ashley Dr. Seth A. Koch and Estate of Helen G. Codding Curtis Bell Barbara Bellman Koch Estate of Marcus Cohn Steven Bralove Herb and Dianne Lerner Estate of Israel and Augusta Convisser Dr. Robert and Mary Jo Brenner John and Patricia Long Estate of Robert D. Davis Jr. and Bonnie and Jere Broh-Kahn John and Lenora Lynham Henry J. Schalizki Louise Budelis Judy Lynn Prince Estate of Zelda Fichandler Dorothy Bunevich Richard Schwartz* and In Memory of Martin "Marty" Davis John P. Cahill Beth Newburger Schwartz In Memory of Helen W. and Ellen MacNeille Charles Dr. and Mrs. Mark Shugoll Felix E. Geiger Donald J. and Anita P. Cowan Molly Smith and Estate of Ann Gibbons Captain Joan Darrah and Suzanne Blue Star Boy Estate of Ezra Glaser Ms. Lynne Kennedy Dick and Katie Snowdon Estate of George Grizzard John Edelmann and Jeff Love Helga Tarver Estate of Giselle Hill Jeri and Gary Epstein Helene Toiv Estate of Joan E. Kain Donald H. Flanders Margaret L. Tomlinson In Memory of Jean Russ Kern Nancy M. Folger Frankie and Jerry* Williamson and Jeannette G. Kern Catherine F. and James F.* Fort, Sr. Estate of Herbert A. Lindow Arlene Friedlander BEQUESTS AND GIFTS Estate of LaRue R. Lutkins George and Duffy Ftikas IN REMEMBRANCE Estate of Suzy Platt Estate of Dr. and Bob Gronenberg Estate of Gruine Robinson Mrs. Clement C. Alpert Dr. JC Hayward Barbara R. Walton Endowment Estate of H. Max and Vicki J. Hicks Fund for New Playwrights Josephine F. Ammerman Lauren and Glen Howard Estate of Eric Weinmann Estate of Audrey J. Barnett David Insinga and Robert McDonald Estate of Harry J. Boissevain * Deceased

THANK YOU FOR LEAVING YOUR LEGACY AT ARENA STAGE CREATE A LEGACY BY JOINING THE FULL CIRCLE SOCIETY

You don’t have to be wealthy to make a significant gift. Bequests and other planned gifts allow you the opportunity to make a significant contribution that will ensure the future of Arena Stage. The Full Circle Society allows us the opportunity to recognize you for that gift during your lifetime. For more information about making a planned gift or to inform us of your existing planned gift, please contact Holly Oliver at 202-600-4029 or [email protected]. “We feel the long-term viability of theater really has to come from two sources — annual fundraising efforts and long-term donations [in the form of a planned gift] from the people who love the theater and are willing to commit to it in perpetuity.” — Beth Newburger Schwartz and the late Richard Schwartz

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THE ANNUAL FUND Arena Stage gratefully acknowledges the many individuals, families, foundations and corporations who support the theater’s work by contributing to the Annual Fund. These gifts make it possible for the theater to continue presenting high-quality productions and innovative education programs that strengthen the community in which we live. For more information on the benefits of becoming an Annual Fund contributor, call the Development Department at 202-600-4177. The following are contributors as of August 15, 2018.

OVATION CIRCLE Patti and Mitchell Herman Fred Lowery Deena and Jerry Kaplan Sarah H. Cohn Anonymous Vicki J. Hicks Laura L. McAuliffe Dr. and Mrs. James Karesh Annemargaret Connolly Arlene and Robert Kogod Sheldon and Audrey Katz Charles McBride and Jack Davies Woody Cunningham Alan and Marsha Paller Mr. and Mrs. and Peg DeBell Cal and Barbara Klausner and Jessie Harris Lola C. Reinsch Daniel Korengold Mills Family Foundation Lauren S. Kogod Jim and Dotty Dake Beth Newburger Schwartz John and Lenora Lynham Alfred Moses and Fern Schad Leslie S. Kogod Deirdre Donahue and Richard Schwartz* B. Thomas Mansbach Beverly Perry Jean and John Lange and Jamie Dahlberg David and Martha Martin M. Polakoff Caroline Lewis Patricia D'Orazio FOUNDER’S CIRCLE Thomas and and Carolyn Goldman Nancy and Dan Longo Carolyn and William Doying Andrew R. Ammerman Joyce Moorehead Powell Family Charitable Trust Abby Mandel Caitlin M. Dutkiewicz The Family of H. Max* and Richard and Janice Newman Franklin D. Raines Steve Mayer and Reshad Favors, Esq. Josephine* F. Ammerman Craig Pascal and and Denise Grant Vera Oye' Yaa-Anna Susan D. and Howard Feibus Decker Anstrom and Victor Shargai Nan and Robert Ratner Alan and Ruth Melvin Lorry M. Fenner, PhD Sherry Hiemstra Ann and Terry R. Peel David and Susan Rockefeller Dr. Robin Mockenhaupt Marc L. and Diane and Norman Bernstein Steven and Ilene Rosenthal Margaret Ann Ross and Dr. Ralph Popp Phyllis S. Fleischaker Maggie FitzPatrick Raymond S. Sczudlo and Dr. and Mrs. William Rule Ann K. Morales Martin and JoEllen Frost David C. Frederick and Deborah Sams Sczudlo Susan Scanlan Dr. Alfred Munzer Edward Gaddy Sophia Lynn Peggy and David Shiffrin George L. Shields Foundation and Mr. Joel Wind Mr. and Mrs. Joan and David Maxwell Robert and Jan Stout Thalia Sinnamon in memory Timothy and Diane Naughton Davis R. Gamble Jr. David Bruce Smith Nneka Ukpai of Lyn Sinnamon Melanie and Larry Nussdorf Brandon K. Gay BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE Shawna Watley Molly Smith and Wesley Pickard B.J. Gilchrist Anonymous (4) Suzanne Blue Star Boy and Jeanette Studley Ruth Bader Ginsburg PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Judi and Richard Sugarman Michael and Penelope Pollard Gregg H. S. Golden Joanne Barker Curtis Bell Gladyce T. Sumida Benjamin and Judith Pratt Michael Greenbaum Estate of Audrey J. Barnett Patrick Chauvin Terri L. Tedford Janis Reed and Jack Requa and Sherry Liebes Judith N. Batty Virginia McGehee Friend Tim and Grace Terpstra Bill and Donna Roberts David and Anne Grizzle Susan and Steven Bralove Seth and Caroline Hurwitz Suzanne Thouvenelle Talmadge and Carol and Bill Gross Ellen MacNeille Charles Irene and Edward Kaplan and Dennis Deloria Mary E. Roberts Norene and Timothy Guilford Drs. Elliot J. Feldman and Judy and Peter Kovler/ Anne Marie Tighe Bruce and Loren and Phyllis Haag Gardner Feldman The Kovler Fund Peggy and Alec* Tomlinson Lori Laitman Rosenblum Honorable Robert George and Duffy Ftikas Bill Lands and Totah Helen Ross and Susan Hale Ellen K. Harrison Norberta Schoene Ellen and Bernard Young Beverly Schacht The Hansan Family Sue Henry and Carter Phillips Herb and Dianne Lerner Judy and Leo Zickler Steven and Marie Schram Laura Hart Dr. Donald Wallace Jones, Mark T. Lewellyn Shugoll Research Patricia Harvey Dr. Betty Jean Tolbert Jones Robert Liberatore and DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE McAdo Shuler, Jr. John and Shelly Hazel and Tracey Tolbert Jones Debra Kraft Anonymous (5) Laura L. Tosi Henshel Foundation Kay Kapoor The Robert and Natalie Carolyn Alper Virginia D. Weber Sonia Herson Margot Kelly Mandel Family Foundation Priscilla Aycock Joan Wills Steven and Tanya Hilton Toni and Ronald Paul Elfreda Baptist Hallie Todd Withrow Linda Lurie Hirsch R. Lucia Riddle PRODUCER’S CIRCLE Dr. and Mrs. C. Wrandle Barth Anonymous (3) Bill and Terry Witowsky Theo W. Hodge Jr., MD and Gene Samburg Kyle and Alan Bell Esthy and Jim Adler Richard and Frederick Eugene Taylor, Jr. The Estate of Jim Bellas and Kip Fenton Celia and Keith Arnaud Leslie Wojciechowicz Erich Hosbach Henry J. Schalizki Dr. Sharon A Bennett Alan Asay and Irene and Alan Wurtzel and Franklin Moore Hubert (Hank) and Gene Bialek and Mary Sturtevant Deborah and David Yaffe Whitney Hubbard Charlotte* Schlosberg Arlene Brown Nancy and John Benson Robert and Anne Yerman David Insinga Mr. and Mrs. Deborah Bowles Michele and Allan Berman Margot Lurie Zimmerman in and Robert McDonald Richard W. Snowdon J. Alton and Cynthia Boyer The Honorable Ann W. Brown memory of Paul Zimmerman Sakisha Jackson Sheila Stampfli Joe and Sue Bredekamp and Donald Brown Joseph and Anne Jarboe Bonnie and Jere Broh-Kahn LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Richard and Evelyn Bynum PLAYWRIGHT’S CIRCLE Ricki and Joel Kanter Sharon M. Brown Anonymous (3) Kent and Carmen Amos Wes Callender and Anne B. Keiser Julie Burton and Dr.* and Mrs.* Linda A. Baumann Mary Davis and Doug Lapp Roger Hickey Clement C. Alpert David Becker and Gloria Davidson Jason Kelley Lee Calligaro Dean Amel and Terry Savela Leslie Seeman Louis Delair, Jr. Judge Gladys Kessler Clotilda Bowie Cassidy Leon and Robyn Andris Sander M. Bieber and Edgar and Tracy Dobie Caroline S. Klemp Judith Claire Michael W. Linda E. Rosenzweig Kathy and Jody Dreyfuss Danielle M. Lancaster, Richard H. Cleva and Stacie H. Arpey Eric Braverman and Anita Dunn and Bob Bauer Creative Visionary Ellen and Michael Cronin Roy Barnes Neil Brown The Lois and Ashley J. Lawrence In Memory of and Mary Flanigan Arthur and Barbara Bushkin Richard England Family Leon Fund of the Community Martin "Marty" Davis Ted Bean and Kathy Brown Community Foundation for Amitai Etzioni Serving Richmond and The Charles Delmar James and Karen Beardsley Northern Virginia/ The Louis and Central VA Foundation Judy and George Bowns, James I. Chatman Fund Helen Fanaroff Foundation Ashley M. Lewis Barbara and David Ehrlich in memory of their sons, John and Linda Derrick Robert and Carole , Realtor Skip and Laurette Farmer Mark and Scott Joseph P. DiGangi Fontenrose William and Ruth Lubic Lorraine Fleming Jerry Bridges John Edelmann and Jeff Love Faith Gay and Susan and Dan Mareck and Harry Parrish and Sally Turner Jeri and Gary Epstein Francesca Zambello Dan and Karen Mayers Sallie Forman Roger and Nancy Brown Pam and Richard Feinstein Marilyn and Mark and Marsha Mazz and Jonah Gitlitz Sharie A. Brown Mr. and Mrs. David Fisher Michael Glosserman Gerard and Mary McGann Christopher and Marivi Bryant Nancy M. Folger Amnon and Sue Golan Nancy McGuire Carol Fromboluti Buffy and William Cafritz Larry Franks and Lucia and Woolf Gross Roger and Ann McNamee The Honorable William Family Foundation Ellen Berelson Fruzsina M. Harsanyi and Nancy Miron and Linda Garvelink William Caldwell Rick and Carol Froehlich Raymond Garcia Dee Morris Susan B. Haight and Michele Toth Henock Gebreamlak and Meg and John Hauge Joan and Dan Mulcahy Paul Henderson Dr. Myla Carpenter Nicholas Goad Liz Hilder and Randy Smith Ms. Anna Katherine Moody Muriel Howard John Chester Chris and Catherine Lady Bountiful Fund Alan and Roberta Munro Edward and Paula Hughes Richard Christensen Guttman-McCabe Mark Levine and Mary Kathryn Nagle Thomas Jesulaitis Beth and Ron Cogswell Ann O. Hamilton Sara Imershein Meenakshi Nandedkar and Barrie Seidman Geri and David Cohen

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Martha Newman Alfred and Lynne Groff Barbara Toohill Richard and Pamela Hinds Diane Seeger and Tom Chubundu Nnake Judy and Sheldon Grosberg Joanne Tornow Sallie L. Holder Christein Susan Nolan Catherine and Warren Gorrell and Neil Lehrer Janice Holiday Richard and Frank and Linda Nutter Ellie and John Hagner Judge and Mrs. Clarence G. Hoop Jacqueline Sellers Rita O'Brien, Esq. James B. Hamlin James T. Turner John and Debra Howard Harold Settler and Jean Allen and John Imparato Joan B. Harvey Joan and Mark Weiss Drew Huffman James and Lisa Shannon Ray Olson S. Ross and Drs. Stephan and Ann Werner Geraldine Inge M. Pat and Bob Shapiro Mr. and Mrs. David M. Osnos Susan L. Hechinger Carolyn L. Wheeler Ann Ingram Larry Shaw and Marina and David Ottaway Shawn C. Helm Annette and Colin Young Robin Jenkins Richard Freitag Howard and Dorothy Pedolsky and J. Thomas Marchitto Jean Schiro-Zavela Ted and Debbie Kalriess Kim L. Sheridan Allen Purvis and Jan Johnson Lucia Hill and Vance Zavela Jane C. Karpick Ida Fernanders Smith Henry and Anne Reich Judy Honig Paul and Masako Kaufman Lynette R.F. Smith Family Foundation William Logan Hopkins LEAD John Keator Margo Smith Anonymous (6) Marvin and Joan Rosenberg Lauren and Glen Howard and Virginia Sullivan and Gerry Levine Kate Acuff and Trina and Lee Rubenstein Drs. Jeanne-Marie Dr. Sandra D. Key Lois Stansbury Professor Edward Hess Josh, Tynan and Biagio Rubin and Nathan Miller Meri Kolbrener Kimberly Strong Clara Adams-Ender Margaret York Rubin Annelle Johnson Mr. Albert Kramer Drs. Steven and Sheila Taube Al-Mughairy Jeff and Sarah Sandel Lyndon and Debra Johnson John Kramer Elizabeth and Jerry Teles Diana Aviv and James Johnson The S. Kann Sons Co. Thomas Kuchenberg Dennis and Rosalind Thomas Sterling Speirn and Matthew Shepard Foundation Elizabeth C Lee Darrell Totman Elinor R. Bacon Brandon and Janine Slade Elizabeth Keeley Thelma K. Leenhouts Roberta K. Van Haeften Cheryl Baird Steve and Nancy Silcox Gary Kemp Steven Leinwand Nancy J. Wartow Michael Baker James Skiles Mary Kimble and Ann Lawrence Jonathan Weiss Paul and Jeanette Barkley and Lynne Church Kenneth and Mary Ann Levant* John and Val Wheeler Dr. and Mrs. John Barnes Linda Smith Carol Doran Klein Roberta Levant* Jack and Sue Whitelaw Michael Barrett and Lisa and Chris Smith Mary Tuke Klemmt Dr. and Mrs. Randall J. Lewis Dr. and Mrs. Robert Whitten Danielle Beauchamp Larry and Arlene Spinelli Patricia and John Koskinen Shirley Loo Susan Wiener David and Janet Batlan Steve and Danelle Springer Simeon M. Kriesberg Joan Lunney Jon and Sandra Willen R Beck Le Anne and Bert Steinberg and Martha L. Kahn Lory Manning John Wingard Dava Berkman Hillary M. Stemple Ms. Jane Mary Kwass Ken Marks and Edith Arias C. Lawrence Wiser Geoffrey Berlin Mr. Sid Stolz William and Grace LaChance Linda Marks Douglas and Annette Wolf Ann Blackman and Linda Griggs and Bill Swedish Andrew Lebby Louis Mayo Ken and Dorothy Woodcock Michael Putzel Dr. Harvey A. Sweetbaum and and Wendy Schwartz Fred and Jeanne McCarroll Lucille A. Bland Mrs. Selma Sweetbaum John and Trish Long Bernice K. McIntyre SUPPORTING ROLE Dennis and Anonymous (19) Eileen and Michael Tanner Virginia MacLaury Michael McLeod Shirley Bloomquist D. M. Abruzzo Peter and Ann Tanous Russell Matthias Patricia McMahon Karen J. Bopp Judith Agard Mr. and Mrs. Keith Thackrey Emmy McArver David and Sarah McMeans Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Borsuk Susan Agger Dr. Adrienne Thompson Eddie and Lynne McCormick Charles and Marilyn McMillion Janet B. Bray and Richard Budson Linda and Steuart Thomsen J. Douglas and Stephen Meyer Philip and Constance Briley Anthony Aldwell Ralph Timmons and Janet Hill Martie McDowall and Erica Summers Harold R. Bucholtz Amb. and Mrs. Allen Unsworth Josh Miller and Jerry Noble Lisa Miller Philomena Burke Frank Almaguer Rear Adm and Mrs. Nancy and Herbert Milstein MaryAnn Miller Matt Butcher and Liz Pennisi Marilena Amoni Sidney Wallace Mitchell-Richards John and Paula Millian Joseph N Cannon and Don Ryan Anne Paine and Fowler West Family Fund Bryan Myers Carol Caparosa Britt Anderson Richard and Susan Westin David Montgomery Donald and Lynne Myers Louis and Karen Carson Jean W. Arnold Mark and Ria Weston Judie and Fred Mopsik Carole and John Nannes Barbara Carter Katia Ascher Sarah Whitesell and Wan Kim Michael and Jeffrey Neal Mr. and Mrs. James Carty Raymond D. Audet Jim and Elizabeth Williams Kathleen Opincar and Kevin Loeffler Henry Chamberlain Cynthia Baggett Patricia Page Williams Catherine O'Reilley Brad Neilley and Lisa Burns Peter and Marjory Bankson Richie and Jim Wright Mr. and Mrs. Ernest T. Oskin Sherry and Lou Nevins Gail Chambers Ann and Mal Barasch Jane Yanulis Gregg Ottinger Nancy Newman and Scott Baker Craig Palmer Matthew and Lillian Nolan Dayle Bartholow Wallace Chandler STAR Sonja M. Palomaki Ann Norwood In and Jeff Pickard Claudette Christian Anonymous (6) Mr. and Mrs. P. David Pappert Memoriam of Jan Moncier Loretta C. Beaumont Francis and Terry Coates Merry Anderson Laura Peebles Jeri and Bill Oakerson Carolyn and John Beck Nadine R. Cohodas Lynn J. and Lynne A. Barden and Ellen Fingerman Joe Oppenheimer Martin Bell Susan M. Crawford Nancy and John Barnum Dr. Nathaniel Pitts and Edith Fraser Susan and Don Bennett Valerie and John Cuddy Nan Beckley Margaret J. Pollack Doris Parker John and Sylvia Benoit Anne Dammarell Barbara A. Bennett Lutz Alexander Prager and Michael Spatz Mary Ellen Bergeron Linda Daniel Peter and Ellen Berty Whayne and Ursula Quin Ruth Parr Robert C. and Gil and Nancy Dannels David and Judy Bonior Jane Ellen Ramsey and Beth and Terry Pattillo Elissa B. Bernius Deanna K. Dawson Philip and Faith Bobrow Joseph Inbar Antoinette Pavone Thomas J. Billy Virginia B. Edwards Jan Boyce Joe and Ginny Redish David Pawlik Edward and Elena Bloomstein and Richard Colvin Ms. Carolyn Broussard Nancy Regan Alan and Andrea Pendleton Sandy and Stanley Bobb Carol Faulb Candice C. Bryant Deborah Remmers Randolph Perry Richard and Eleanor Bochner Geraldine Feaster Blain and Peg Butner Alan and Terry Rettig and Nancy Lee Vincent and Veronica Boles and Calvin Bethea* N. Chesser and J.M. Rowe Massimo and Marilou Righini Mr. Gary Peterson Mickey and Sally Bolmer Beth Feldman John and Sheila Compton Barry and Joan Rosenthal William Phillips Fred and Joyce Bonnett Nancy and Cary Feldman Ray and Mary Converse Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rothkopf Margaret Plank Randall A. Bowman Lois Fields Camille Cook Jo Ella Samp and Dave Souders Anne Boyden Jack L. Finglass Beth Cunningham Dr.* and Mrs. Gail Povar and Larry Bachorik Mr. William Brackett Jim and Lorrie Fulton Lorraine Day Harold H. Saunders John and Wendy Reaves Steven Brady Louise Gary Anita Difanis and Ernest Schichler Mr and Mrs. Nancy Brandon Linda Gehr Richard Krajeck and John Murray Thomas J. Reckford Randi and David Braverman Richard Gervase Diane and Lowell Dodge Linda and Arthur Schwartz Betty Revelle Ann Breen and Stuart Delery Thelma Duggin Carol Schwartz Margaret Rice and Bill Sette Karen Broadnax Virginia Giroux-Rollow Sue Duncan and Leo Fisher Dick and Rosemary Ann Richards Perry Brown Lynne and Bill Glikbarg Mrs. Elizabeth Edgeworth Schwartzbard Sheila Riley and Ned Kraft Mr. Terrence J. Brown and Sarah G. Epstein John M. Goodman Ms. Linda D. Whitlock-Brown Kathleen and Kerry Skeen Clyde Robbins and Donald A. Collins Debra and Chris Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Shapiro Dr. Tommie L. Robinson, Jr. Bob and Sue Faron Sally Gresham Ronald K. Browning Mike and Patti Sipple June and Marvin Rogul James and Patricia Flanigan Karen T. Grisez Marian Bruno Carl Wayne Smith and Gareth Rosenau The Henry J. Fox Trust Sue and Bruce Guenther Susan and Mike Burk Michael Burke Steven M. Rosenberg The Samuel Freedman Trust Frank Guzzetta Patricia Burke Annelise and Robert H. Smith and Stewart C. Low III Deborah Freund and Paul Manville Avery Burns Sharon Steele Rodney Ross and Doug White Jack E. Hairston, Jr. Robert J. Bushrod Dr. Earl P. Steinberg and Nuhad D Ruggiero Amy C. Gilbert Robert and Carol Hall Donna Butts and William Libro Claire E. Reade Jean Sammon Hon. Joseph Maurice Hamilton Sandra and Paul Byrne Patricia Stonesifer and Ms. Gail Sattler and Alma Gildenhorn Susan and Allen Hanenbaum James Cafritz Michael Kinsley Linda B. Schakel Mark* and Sara Goldberg Marianne Harwit John Cahill Seema Sueko Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Sherry and Neil Green Bert Helfinstein Leslie Calman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Surovell and Celia Schuchman Grace R. Gregg and Margaret Rodenberg and Jane Gruenebaum Tamara Tatunchak Joan H. Searby

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George and Marilyn Candler Jane Glickman Carol King Jeremy Novak The Hon Mattie R. Sharpless Fredric and Jane Cantor and Charles Sacks Janet King and Elaine Mattaire John and Roma Sherman Larry and Caroline Carbaugh Maggie Godbold and Steve Mrs. William Kingsbury Norman and Susan Oblon Judy Sherman Connie Carter Bershader Pris and Bill Kirby Nancy O’Brien Martha Sherman and Gordon Dale Dr. and Mrs. Michael Gold Steve and Karen Klemp R. Frances O’Brien Laura Shiffrin Ms. Patricia Carter Daniel T. Goggin Thomas Kopf Judy Olmer Bobbi and Larry Shulman Carla Cartwright Judy and Joel Goldberg Richard and Teresa Kramer C and J Orza Barbara Shutt Michael Carty and Mr. Joel C. Goldstein Eugene and Adeline Krizek Colonel Tommy T. Osborne Hugh and Ruth Sickel Linda Brothers Susan and Richard Goldstein MK Lanzillotta Elsie Page Dr. and Mrs. Rubin Siegel Ruth Carver Jannie Goldston and Lee Becker Charles Parker Les Silverman Malcolm R. Chaires Dr. Donna M. Gollnick Mr. Robert Larke James T. Parson, Jr. and Patty Abramson Mr. and Mrs. Brian Chappelle Barbara and Tom Gottschalk Steven D Laughton Jane Passman Patricia Silverman Joy and Jerry Choppin A. Steven and Peggy Laves Wanda D. Patrick Dr. and Mrs. Gene Simaitis Tracey Chunn Janet Hall Graff and Doug Trainum Renate G Pawlik Ms. Sally Simms Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Karen Graybeal Brock Lending Norval Peabody Ken Simonson John H. Churchman Madi Green, in memory John and Jane Lewis Kevin and Sherry Pearson and Jan Solomon Mr. and Mrs. John H. Clark of Duff Green III Marjorie and Nthakoana Peko Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth T. Cline Maxine Green Martin G. Lichtenstein and Don Spicer Thomas G. Sinderson Edward Cohen Marilyn Greene and Sharon Rosendhal Anne E. Peret Virginia Sloss and Charlene Barshefsky Karyn Greenfield Marianne Liebermann Nancy Pergolizzi Margaret Smith Mr. and Mrs. Jennifer Greer Carol Ann and Jeanne and Burnie Peters Pamela Brown Smith W. Joseph Coleman Jr. C. O. Gregory Kenneth Linder Mary Irene Pett Jerry and Shannon Sollinger Drs. Houston Charles Gritton Albert L. and Karen and Hugh Pettigrew Ronna Spacone and Mary Conley and Lillian Brown Doris M. Lindquist Margaret and Carl Pfeiffer Cecile and James Srodes Barbara and Paul Couture Robert Gronenberg Ace and Linda Lipson D. Piekarski and I. Way The Honorable and John and Isabella Cummings Alan and Jackie Gropman Edward T. Lis, Jr Geraldine Fogel Pilzer Mrs. Jonathan Steinberg Phil and Joan Currie Gail Gulliksen Amy Liu and Craig Witmer Dr. Gwendolyn W. Pla Hilary Stephenson Terrence Currier Mr. Charles Gustafson R.G. and J.N. Livingston Barbara and Larry Poe Sheila Stinson John Davies and Marty Moon Susan Gutchess Margo W. London Lance and Sheila Pohl Donald R. and Donald and Susan Davis and Helen Ingalls Ronald Long Beth Polakoff Dorothy T. Stone Stephen A. Dean Don and Sue Haller Kenneth Lowenberg Toby Port and Jeffrey Ahl Jane O. Storm Lisa and Tony Delity Mr. Jay Hammer Mary and Hal Lucius Liz Purdy Porter Timothy Sullivan Ted Deming and Roz Ridgway Freddi and Spencer Lucker Anna Powell Anne Summers Steven Desjardins Dick Hammerschlag Ronald and Marilyn Lundquist Marjorie Powell and Alan Weiss Dr. Alan Diamond Martt Harding Bonnie Lutz Ane Powers David Svatos and Cheryl Dichter Betsy Ann Harris Sandra L. Mabry Wendell and Kathy Primus Christopher McMackin Althea Dixon Cindy Hausch-Booth Dale MacIver Vincent and Nancy Radosta TAA Services, Ltd Kimberly Dixon Toba and Tony Hausner Robert and Valerie Mallett Edward Ramos Deborah K. Tatum Walter B. Doggett III Doris Hausser Gerald and Janice Rasgus Chris Taylor and Joanne Doggett A. H. Hatry Madeline Malovany Linda J Ravdin Evelyn Teel Edward Donahue, III Jerry Hawke Barbara Mander and Donald C Shapero Al Thomson James Donaldson Cynthia Heckmann Hon. John E. Mansfield Sandra Reed-Bryant Patricia Thorne Molly Donovan Carolyn Henrich Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Margolis Anna Marie Reeder Elizabeth Thornhill and Barry Wepman and Joel Packer Phyllis and Philip Margolius Catherine Remijan Barbara Tobias Don Douglas Paul Herman Dr. Alvin Martin Maria Farese Rendine Juergen Tooren and Carolyne Weil and Karen Goldman Doris Anne Martin Lynn and David Rickard Lyanne Trumbull Douglas Dowling Ruth Herman Michelle Mason Jo Ricks and Jeffrey Clark Sheila Truxon Mr. John Downey Donald E. Hesse Stanley Matchett Nancy Ricks Jose Alberto Ucles Erin Duffy and Jerrilyn Andrews Marlene Mayo Markley Roberts Laura S. Vault Becky and Charlie Dukes Richard and Mary-Ellen Hibey Hans and Marianne Mayr Marietta Robinson Dr. Carolyn Peoples Veiga Joan Duncan Timothy Higgins Lou Mazawey Catherine Roca Susan and Jeff Vincent David Dunn Elsie Hillman-Gordon Susan Hall McCannell Dr. Sheila Rogovin James Vollman Dr. Fran DuRocher Donald and Diana Hirsch Michael and Bonne McClellan and Dr. Stewart Aledort Michael Waldman Michael and Mary Durr William and Marie Hoffman Elizabeth Ann McGrath Charles Rohe and Linda Coe Sandra Dusing Gerald and Harriet Hopkins Ms. Jane McGrew Robin Anne Rojas Marnie Walfort Alma Edgerly Barbara and Donald Hoskins Mr. and Mrs. William McKaig John and Taryn Roman and Cliff Elgarten Barry and Joyce Eisenstein Katheryn A. Hovde John and Marie McKeon Bob Rose and Lauren Swartz Cynthia Wallace Ann Elliott John Hughes Henry McPherson Norma Roseman Ed and Maria Ward James Ellzy and Estelle DeMaio Martha McQuade Rosalind Rosenberg Roger and Diane Warin Brian and Sonja Elmer Michael Hughes Cheryl McQueen Alfred Ross Dr. and Mrs. Harlan Watson Marjorie and Anthony Elson Michael Hunter Sally and Bill Meadows Dr. Bernard Cameron and Evelyn and Barry Epstein Sidney and Carol Hurlburt Tom and Terry Melo and Louise Rostker Susan Weiffenbach Tina Eskridge Glen and Leanna Hutton Edward and Loretta Merrow Dr. Ted and Helene Weisz and Ralph and Gwendolyn Everett Mike and Carol Ireland Leigh Method Judge Barbara Rothstein Richard Lieberman Juliet Ewing Patricia Jackman Bernard Meyers Robert and JoAnn Royer Stevenson Weitz Dr. Coralie Farlee and Stephen L John Lisa Mezzetti Nancy and George Rubenson Joseph and Rosemary Weller Mr. and Mrs. Kay Jacks David Miller Richard and Jane Rutherford Greg and Mary Whiteman Charles Feldmayer Barbara and John R. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Edward Miller Jane and Bruce Ryan Mr. Gerry Widdicombe Yvonne Felton Caroline Jackson Dr. Florence K. Miller Al Russell Dan and Debbie Williams Mr. and Mrs. Greig Fields Smyrna N. Jackson Oral Miller Mehdi and Lori Sabet Robert and Eric Fingerhut Lorna S. Jaffe Barbara Mintz Barbara Sable Gwendolyn Williams and Karen Bailey Paul Jaikaran John E. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. John Sacchetti Bernetta and Kevin Willams Dr. J.D. Fletcher Nina Janopaul Robin Montgomery Alan and Florence Salisbury Lawrence Williams Mr. and Mrs. Michael Flyer Edward and Victoria Jaycox Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore Art and Nancy Saltford J. David Willson J Cathy Fogel William and Judith Jeffress James Morris Lee Saunders Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wilshere Heather Foley Kenneth Johnston Kent and Dale Morrison Anita Sauterne Robert Wilson Lynne Folts and Elliot Gersh Kimberly and Tad Johnston Helaine G. Morss Susan Schaffer and Mary Jane Wisniewski Harry Foxwell Barbara Jones Marilyn L Muench Michael Rogen Conrad Woody Karen L. French Brendolyn McCarty-Jones Terence Murphy and Alexis Scheffter Albertha W. Workman Allan Friedman and Leighton Jones Patricia Sherman Murphy Carol Seary Schneider John and Beth Wright Ann and Tom Friedman Ed Jones and Peggy Marshall Jim and Ellen Myerberg Pauline A, Schneider Elaine Wunderlich Pamela Friedman Elizabeth Blair Jones Cathy Nace and David Levy Jane Scholz Mara Yachnin Else H. Froberg William A. and Virgie H. Jones Hedy Nash and Eugene and Alice Schreiber Jack and Susan Yanovski Bob Fugate Joyce Jordan John Wetterau Frederick and Peri Schuyler Beverly and Daniel Yett Jean C. Fulton Susan Kaiden Ralph and Gwen Nash Richard and James Yenckel Sally Gadsden Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Kaplin Valerie Neal Rochelle Schwab Beth York and Art Rubin Howard and Barbara Galper Jody Katz and Jeffrey Gibbs Elizabeth Neblett Elaine Schwartz Sharon Zackula Paul Gamble Jackie Williams Kaye Jacqueline P. Nelson J. Kenneth Schwartz Mr. James J. Zogby Mr. and Mrs. James Gentle Feliza Kepler William and Louisa Newlin James F. and Ola S. Scott Laura Gifford Joan Kelsch Shelia Newman Karren E. Scott * Deceased Mike and Carrie Gillotte Andrea and Joseph Kerr John and Carol Noble Sandra and David Sellers Eileen M Gleimer Judd Kessler Phillip and Ruth Shapiro

28 2018/19 SEASON THANK YOU — INSTITUTIONAL DONORS

OUR INSTITUTIONAL DONORS (as of August 15, 2018)

OVATION CIRCLE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE (continued) Kiddar Capital Kivvit K&L Gates, LLP The Meredith Foundation Northrop Grumman Corporation Plenary Group PricewaterhouseCoopers National Capital Arts & Cultural Affairs Program/ Alice Shaver Foundation U.S. Commission of Fine Arts Theatre Forward Venable Foundation

FOUNDER’S CIRCLE PRODUCER’S CIRCLE 701 Restaurant & the Knightsbridge Restaurant Group Amtrak The Bay & Paul Foundations CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Clark-Winchcole Foundation Comcast NBCUniversal Dimick Foundation Edington, Peel & Associates Edison Electric Institute The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Friends of Southwest DC Share Fund Graham Holdings Company Hoffman Madison Waterfront BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE JBG Smith Leftwich, LLC Macy’s Mars Foundation Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation Rockwell Collins Saul Ewing, LLP Hattie M. Strong Foundation Washington Nationals Dream Foundation Weber Shandwick Company Wells Fargo & Company

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE Aronson, LLC Bormel, Grice & Huyett, P.A. Enterprise Holdings Foundation Foley & Lardner, LLP The Kiplinger Foundation Wawa Foundation Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Weissberg Foundation

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE PLAYWRIGHT’S CIRCLE Cabot Creamery Fisher Dachs Associates, Inc We endeavor to provide a complete listing of all donors in the above categories. However, if your name is not listed, please contact the Development Anonymous Department at 202-600-4177. We are also grateful to The Theodore H. Barth Foundation, Inc. the thousands of other contributors to Arena Stage, whose names space will not permit us to print. PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE APCO Worldwide Legend: Arent Fox, LLP Ovation Circle $100,000 and above; BakerHostetler, LLP Founder’s Circle $50,000 – 99,999; The Bernstein Companies Benefactor’s Circle $25,000 – 49,999; Boies, Schiller & Flexner, LLP Leadership Circle $15,000 – 24,999; The Boston Consulting Group President’s Circle $10,000 – 14,999; Central Parking System Producer’s Circle $5,000 – 9,999; Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts Director’s Circle $2,500 – 4,999; Deloitte Playwright’s Circle $1,500 – 2,499; Discovery Communications Star $1,000 – 1,499; The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. Lead $600 – 999; The Edelmann Love Group Realtors Supporting Role $300 – 599.

2018/19 SEASON 29 THEATER STAFF

Artistic Director...... Molly Smith DEVELOPMENT Executive Producer...... Edgar Dobie Chief Development Officer...... Holly K. Oliver Founding Director...... Zelda Fichandler Senior Director of ...... (1924-2016) Individual Giving...... Kristen Mitchell Founding Executive Director...... Thomas C. Fichandler Director, Ovation Campaign...... Ryan Merkel ...... (1915-1997) Director, Development Operations and Events...... Maria Corso ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT Director of Board and Deputy Artistic Director...... Seema Sueko Donor Relations...... Anne Paine West Casting Director / Line Producer...... Victor Vazquez Director, Corporate Fund...... Char Manlove-Laws Literary Manager...... Naysan Mojgani Foundation Relations Senior Literary Fellow...... Anna'le Hornak* Manager...... Hannah Fried-Tanzer Directing Fellow...... Dalia Ashurina* Campaign Manager...... Melanie Heredia Casting Fellow...... Malek Mayo* Membership Coordinator...... Sam Abney Dramaturg...... Jocelyn Clarke Development Coordinator...... Erin Jones Currently Commissioned Writers...... Kia Corthron, Donor Relations Manager...... Tiana Bias Nathan Alan Davis, Idris Goodwin, Development Services Assistant...... Mary Patano David Henry Hwang, Rajiv Joseph, Development Fellow...... Jennie Weyman* Kenneth Lin, Craig Lucas, Eduardo Machado, Aaron Posner, Theresa Rebeck, John Strand HUMAN RESOURCES Director of Human Resources...... Jackie Rucker Bohi ADMINISTRATION Human Resources & Finance Assistant...... Kathryn Perry Chief Financial Officer...... Joe Berardelli Leadership Office Manager...... Alison Irvin MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION Management Fellow...... Brandi Lavigne* Managing Director...... Khady Kamara General Counsel...... Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson; Robbins, Russell, Englert, AUDIENCE SERVICES Orsek, Untereiner & Sauber, LLP Senior Director of Sales BUSINESS OFFICE and Audience Services...... Lindsey Wareing Pisani Controller...... John Monnett Group Sales Manager...... Isaac Evans Accounting and Payroll Manager...... Joan A.S. Lada Group Sales Associate...... Bria Hall Accounting Associates...... Larry Bright, Associate Director of Christopher Murk Audience Services...... Holly Longstreth Auditors...... Bormel, Grice & Huyett, P.A. Senior Manager of Sales Services...... Sabrina Clark Bond Counsel...... Arent Fox, LLP Managers of Sales Services...... Ellison Roberts, Kate Thompson Sales Associates...... Trevor Comeau, Nicole Cusick, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Alexandra Ley, Emily Lungmus, Director of Community Engagement/ Asha Moses, Colin O’Bryan, Senior Artistic Advisor...... Anita Maynard-Losh Rachel Waring, Jeff Williams Director of Education...... Ashley Forman House Managers...... Jasmine Brooks, Becca Spencer, Renata Wilson School Programs Manager...... Rebecca Campana Visitor Services Coordinator...... Jody Barasch Master Teaching Artist...... Psalmayene 24 Training Programs Manager...... Sean-Maurice Lynch Community Programs Coordinator...... Matthew Reckeweg Community Engagement Fellows...... Lauren Miller*, April Monu*

30 2018/19 SEASON THEATER STAFF

EVENTS PRODUCTION Interim Events and Director of Production...... Joel M. Krause Rentals Senior Manager...... Emma Latimer Associate Production Manager...... Karen O. Mayhew Events and Rentals Associate Manager...... Chrystal Noelle Vaughan SCENIC Technical Director...... Natalie Bell INFORMATION SYSTEMS Associate Technical Director...... Zachary Fullenkamp Director of Information Systems...... Travis Armbuster Assistant Technical Director...... Nola Werlinich Systems Administrator...... Jarett Poole Senior Carpenter...... Norman Lee Database Manager...... Rachel Schlaff Charge Scenic Artist...... Li Qiang Help Desk Associate...... Edward Wieland Carpenters...... Mick Coughlan, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Craig Hower, Sean Malarkey, Hannah Martin, Logan McDowell, Senior Director of Marketing Frank Miller, Amanda Srok and Communications...... Renée M. Littleton Digital Communications Manager...... Brieahn Demeo PROPERTIES Media Relations Consultant...... Deb Fiscella Associate Properties Director...... Lance Pennington Media Relations Associate...... Skye Lindberg Assistant Properties Director...... Jennifer Sheetz Media Relations Fellow...... Samantha Schneider* Master Prop Carpenter...... Michael Ritoli Senior Graphic Designer...... Shawn Helm Props Artisan...... Niell DuVal Multimedia Designer...... James Sweeney Property Assistants...... Marion Hampton Dubé, Website and New Media Manager...... Ben Nolan ...... Kyle Handziak Marketing Fellow...... Caroline Dowden* LIGHTS Artwork Creation...... Nicky Lindeman Master Electrician...... Christopher V. Lewton Illustrators...... Jon Berkley, Mads Berg, Assistant Master Electrician...... Paul Villalovoz Charles Chaisson, Raul Colon, Electricians...... Scott Folsom, Brian Flory Richard Davies, Erik Drooker, Jon Foster, Lighting Fellow...... Venus Gulbranson* Bruce Hutchinson, Tim O'Brien SOUND OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES Sound Director...... Timothy M. Thompson Senior Director of Operations...... Marissa LaRose Sound Technicians...... Adam W. Johnson, Operations Manager...... Alicia Sells Reid Moffatt Events and Theater Rentals Manager...... Kaitlyn Sakry COSTUMES Company Manager...... Amber Gray Costume Director...... Joseph P. Salasovich Assistant Company Manager...... Maddie Newell Assistant to the Costume Director...... Cierra Coan Company Management Fellow...... Cameron Appel* Drapers...... Carol Ramsdell, Steven Simon Engineering Supervisor...... Keith Brown First Hands...... Michele Macadaeg, Mallory Muffley Maintenance Technicians...... Michael A. Abrams, Master Stitcher...... Noel Borden Vincent Gregg Craftsperson...... Deborah Nash Porter...... Lawrence Wise Wardrobe Supervisors...... Alina Gerall, Alice Hawfield Stage Door Attendants...... Ra’Chelle Carey, Kay Rogers Wigs, Hair and Makeup Supervisor.....LaShawn Melton Costume and Wardrobe Assistant...... Adelle Gresock Costume Fellow...... Caton Hamrick*

STAGE MANAGEMENT Stage Managers...... Rachael Danielle Albert, Marne Anderson, Kurt Hall, Martha Knight, Trevor A. Riley, Christi B. Spann, Susan R. White

* Allen Lee Hughes Fellow

2018/19 SEASON 31 “A magnificent score of hard to resist sing-along classics… the quintessential American musical.” — HuffPost

ANYTHINGGOLD STANDARD MUSICAL GOES MUSIC AND LYRICS BY COLE PORTER ORIGINAL BOOK BY P. G. WODEHOUSE AND GUY BOLTON AND HOWARD LINDSAY AND RUSSEL CROUSE NEW BOOK BY TIMOTHY CROUSE AND JOHN WEIDMAN DIRECTED BY MOLLY SMITH | CHOREOGRAPHED BY PARKER ESSE MUSIC DIRECTION BY PAUL SPORTELLI FICHANDLER STAGE | NOVEMBER 2 – DECEMBER 23, 2018

Anything Goes is generously sponsored by George and Duffy Ftikas and Margot Kelly. Choreography is sponsored by Virginia McGehee Friend. The Opening Night Celebration of Anything Goes is generously sponsored by Sheila Stampfli.

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