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FROM THE DESK OF DAVID ARMSTRONG EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

LOOK FOR THE UNION LABEL

ach and every performance here at The 5th Avenue Theatre involves more than 100 highly skilled and talented people working backstage, Eonstage, and in the orchestra pit bringing our shows to life. Nearly all of these artists and craftspeople are members of one of the seven theatricals unions with which we have long standing agreements. Since issues of labor and management are at the heart of the The Pajama Game, I thought this would be an ideal time to introduce you to our union partners and their world-class members who contribute so much to our productions. Theatrical unions have been part of the fabric of professional theater in Seattle for well over 100 years. Seattle’s oldest is Local 76 - 493 of the American Federation of Musicians whose origins date all the way back to 1889— well before the establishment of the national organization. Their members are the brilliantly talented musicians, music Actors’ Equity Association was founded in 1913 and directors and conductors who bring so much beauty and today represents more than 50,000 professional actors and power to our shows. There are 24 AFM members playing at stage managers across the country. About 400 of those this performance. members live in or near Seattle and comprise the majority Four years later in 1893, Local 15 of what is now called of the amazing actors, singers and dancers that you see the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees on our stage. There are 22 Equity actors appearing in this (IATSE) was organized when representatives of stagehands production plus three Equity stage managers guiding all from Seattle and 10 other cities met in New York. Today of the action backstage. their members work in all forms of live theater, concerts, The youngest of the theatrical unions is the Stage motion picture and television production, as well as in Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), an the equipment and construction shops that support the independent national labor union established in 1959. entertainment industry. Here at The 5th, they fabricate, SDC represents directors and choreographers working on install, maintain and run the complex scenery, props, Broadway, Off-Broadway, and at regional theaters across lighting, sound, rigging and special effects that make our the country including The 5th Avenue. Their members are productions so memorable. More than 57 will work on The the visionary artists who lead and inspire all of the other Pajama Game, including 18 at each performance. artists and craftspeople highlighted above. Two SDC IATSE Theatrical Wardrobe Union Local 887 members (Bill Berry and Bob Richard) worked on this represents both our costume shop employees who create production. Interestingly, Bob Fosse—The Pajama Game’s the spectacular attire that you see on our stage, and our original Broadway choreographer—was a key figure in wardrobe crew that works behind the scenes during establishing this union and the first person to work under performances dressing the actors and maintaining the an SDC contract. costumes. Thirteen members worked to prepare the show, As you can see, producing first-class musical theater is and nine work during the performances. a very labor-intensive undertaking. Our productions are IATSE Studio Mechanics Local 488 represents our handcrafted by scores of enormously skilled and talented hair and makeup artists and scenic painters. Nine scenic individuals. You simply can’t create great theater any other painters have worked on this production and there are four way. hair and makeup staff at each performance. And for all of us at The 5th, it is an honor and a United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE represents privilege to work with these brilliant and talented the scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers, who individuals each and every day. bring their incredible artistry to our stage. Four of them have worked on this musical.

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ISIONARIES

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

INESTORS

Barbara Crowe Tom and Connie Walsh

CREATORS

Marleen and Kenny Clodagh and Bob Ash Glenna Kendall Patrick Kennedy and Alhadeff Melissa Ries

Beth and Buzz Porter Tiia-Mai Redditt Cynthia Stroum

Photos by Jeff Carpenter, Team Photogenic and Mark Kitaoka

6 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE The 5th Avenue Theatre DAVID ARMSTRONG Executive Producer & Artistic Director BERNADINE C. GRIFFIN BILL BERRY Managing Director Producing Artistic Director presents JOSH DAVIS BILLIE WILDRICK

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Book by GEORGE ABBOTT and RICHARD BISSELL Music & Lyrics by RICHARD ADLER and JERRY ROSS Based on the Novel 7 1/2 Cents by Richard Bissell

Starring GREG McCORMICK ALLEN KYLE ROBERT CARTER TARYN DARR SARAH ROSE DAVIS ALLEN GALLI SHAUNYCE OMAR DAVID PICHETTE

with ERIC ANKRIM LAUREN DU PREE PAUL FLANAGAN DAVIONE GORDON ALEXANDRIA HENDERSON EMILY ANN JOHNSON RYAN PATRICK KELLY McKAYLA MARSO TRINA MILLS RICHARD PEACOCK MATTHEW POSNER HANNAH SCHUERMAN AARON SHANKS JASMINE JEAN SIM GREG STONE KATHERINE STROHMAIER KEVIN VORTMANN CAROLYN WILLEMS VAN DIJK

Scenic Design Costume Design Lighting Design Sound Design CAROL WOLFE CLAY ROSE PEDERSON ROBERT J. AGUILAR KEN TRAVIS Wig & Hair Design New Orchestrations Additional Casting MARY PYANOWSKI JONES BRUCE MONROE CINDI RUSH CASTING Production Stage Manager Director of Production Technical Director Resident Interim Music Supervisor JEFFREY K. HANSON JOAN TOGGENBURGER ERIK HOLDEN KAT SHERRELL Associate Director Associate Choreographer Associate Music Director ERIC ANKRIM TRINA MILLS JOHN CALLAHAN

Music Direction by JOEL FRAM Choreographed by BOB RICHARD

Directed by BILL BERRY

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Management Mr. Hasler...... DAVID PICHETTE* Hines ...... GREG McCORMICK ALLEN* Sid Sorokin ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������JOSH DAVIS* Gladys...... SARAH ROSE DAVIS* Mabel...... SHAUNYCE OMAR* Charley...... KEVIN VORTMANN* Max ...... GREG STONE* Labor Prez...... KYLE ROBERT CARTER* Babe Williams ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������BILLIE WILDRICK* Mae...... TARYN DARR* Poopsie...... KATHERINE STROHMAIER* Brenda ...... LAUREN DU PREE* Carmen...... CAROLYN WILLEMS VAN DIJK Steam Heat Dancers...... DAVIONE GORDON, RYAN PATRICK KELLY* Home Pop...... ALLEN GALLI*

FACTORY WORKERS /DENIZENS OF HERNANDO’S HIDEAWAY ERIC ANKRIM*, LAUREN DU PREE*, PAUL FLANAGAN*, DAVIONE GORDON, ALEXANDRIA HENDERSON, EMILY ANN JOHNSON, RYAN PATRICK KELLY*, McKAYLA MARSO*, TRINA MILLS*, RICHARD PEACOCK*, MATTHEW POSNER*, HANNAH SCHUERMAN, AARON SHANKS*, JASMINE JEAN SIM, GREG STONE*, KEVIN VORTMANN*, CAROLYN WILLEMS VAN DIJK

DANCE CAPTAIN TRINA MILLS*

STAGE MANAGEMENT Production Stage Manager: JEFFREY K. HANSON* Assistant Stage Manager: JESSICA C. BOMBALL* Assistant Stage Manager: J.R. WELDEN*

TIME 1954

PLACE The Sleep Tite Pajama Factory Cedar Rapids, Iowa

*Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the The use of any recording device, either audio Please turn off your cell phones and pagers Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers or video, and the taking of photographs, either prior to the beginning of the performance. in the United States with or without flash, is strictly prohibited.

8 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE ORCHESTRA BEHIND THE SCENES: THE PAJAMA GAME

ORCHESTRA Conductor: JOEL FRAM Reed 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax): DANE ANDERSEN Reed 2 (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax): DEWEY MARLER Reed 3 (Flute, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, Tenor Sax): DAVE LONG Reed 4 (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Bari Sax): DEREK SMITH Horn: RICHARD REED/RODGER BURNETT Trumpet 1: BRAD ALLISON Trumpet 2: JAY THOMAS Trombone 1: DAN MARCUS Trombone 2: JEN HINKLE Keyboard: DWIGHT BECKMEYER Guitar: GREG FULTON Percussion: PAUL HANSEN Drums: BEN MORROW Violins: LYNN BARTLETT JOHNSON (concertmaster), EUGENE BAZHANOV, WINNIE DUNGEY, TOM DZIEKONSKI Violin/Viola: LAURIE WELLS Bass: TODD GOWERS

ADDITIONAL MUSIC STAFF Music Coordinator: DANE ANDERSEN Rehearsal Pianist: CHELSEA GREENWOOD Rehearsal Drummer: BEN MORROW, CHRIS MONROE Keyboard Programmer: DAVE PASCAL Music Preparation: SUSAN PASCAL

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Act I “The Pajama Game” ...... Hines “Racing with the Clock” ...... Factory Workers “A New Town Is a Blue Town” ...... Sid “Racing with the Clock (Reprise)” ...... Factory Workers “I’m Not at All in Love” ...... Babe, Factory Girls “I’ll Never Be Jealous Again” ...... Mabel, Hines “Hey There” ...... Sid “Sleep Tite” ...... Factory Workers “Once-a-Year-Day” ...... Sid, Babe, Poopsie, Company “Her Is” ...... Prez, Mae “Small Talk” ...... Sid, Babe “There Once Was a Man” ...... Sid, Babe “Slow Down” ...... Factory Workers “Finale Act 1 (Hey There)” ...... Sid

Act II “Steam Heat” ...... Mae, Steam Heat Dancers “Hey There (Reprise)” ...... Babe “Think of the Time I Save” ...... Hines, Mae, Brenda, Poopsie, Carmen “Hernando’s Hideaway” ...... Gladys, Sid, Company “Seven-and-a-Half Cents” ...... Prez, Babe, Factory Workers “There Once Was a Man (Reprise)” ...... Babe, Sid “The Pajama Game Closing” ...... Full Company

CONTENTS

The Seven-and-a-Half Cent Solution...... 12 Adler & Ross...... 14 Who’s Who...... 16 Rising Star Project in Action.....22 Stay Connected...... 32 Upcoming Events...... 33

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To learn what Encore can do for your business, visit encoremediagroup.com. and creeping unemployment fueled public anti-union fueled public unemployment and creeping Strike-breaking, actions. sentiment and anti-labor The Seattle rampant. ran blacklisting and vigilantism The such example. of 1919 is just one Strike General it was seen, the country had ever strike general first of solidarity between demonstration a remarkable In diverse industries and trades. across from workers their off walked 65,000 workers days, the space of four wages low against the What began as a protest jobs. the city to brought effectively workers shipyard paid to officials, local government But actions by a stand-still. pressure and the public, anti-union sentiment from that the ongoing AFL (which feared the National from in efforts damage union-organizing would conflict the strike. broke other partsof the country) eventually 10; February by over 6 was What began on February protest legacy of change through the strike’s however, this day. psyche to part of Seattle’s a vital remains bargaining This law set collective Act. Labor Relations secret mandated law, by as national policy required and unionize, to on whether voting workers ballots for intimidation employer union members from protected AFL the support from That same year, and harassment. national social and the CIO helped the passage of unemployment including Social Security, programs and a federal compensation, workers’ compensation, wage. minimum the and in 1946, and labor activity, union growth history in U.S. of strikes wave country saw the largest seen as what was to in reaction 1947, In date. to Taft- the the part on of the strikers, practices unfair certain curtail to passed specifically Act was Hartley Following activities. boycott types of union-driven the 1950s, the early II and into War World the end of those as splintering, was American labor movement leanings were Communist or suspected left with far AFL and the in 1955, However, the CIO. from expelled the efforts bolstering merge, CIO made the decision to and the labor and political clout of both organizations It wasn’t until 1935 that Congress passed the National until 1935 that Congress It wasn’t a period of strong the 1940s was ‘30s into The late HALF CENT SOLUTION CENT HALF - A - AND - took home the Tony Tony took home the

The Pajama Game

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, Arts Writer Douma, Gretchen THE BIRTH OF THE LABOR MOVEMENT IN AMERICA MOVEMENT THE LABOR BIRTH OF THE hysterical fear of “Bolsheviks,” economic depression, economic depression, “Bolsheviks,” of fear hysterical been one of fits and starts from the very beginning. the very beginning. from and starts been one of fits thwarted was stride forward labor’s success, every For and the political and employers from pressures by back a step took We of the times. economic realities which fire Factory Shirtwaist Triangle with the 1911 back and another step workers, York killed 150 New when strike, and Roses” “Bread of the 1912 as a result pay and the terrible exposed workers textile immigrant American factories. conditions in working devastating the helped garner public support for These events workers. protesting milestone by more than a few decades. It is easy to is easy to It decades. than a few more by milestone life workplace aspects of modern many just how forget The eight-hour labor movement. the early to owe we health workplace wage, minimum federal day, work and boycott strike, right to the regulations, and safety collectively— bargain the right to protest, peacefully American labor the by of efforts the result all are and women. men working protect to movement powerful unions in the United States merged. The merged. States unions in the United powerful and in 1886 founded of Labor, American Federation in founded Industrial Organization, for the Committee to working AFL-CIO, become the to 1935 joined forces more and to union movement the country’s expand So maybe a rights. champion workers’ effectively a concept whose was about labor relations musical time had come. a success? troubles at a pajama factory would have been such been have factory would troubles at a pajama that a musical humorously focusing on the labor that a musical humorously Award for Best Musical. Who would have thought thought have Who would for Best Musical. Award But following World War I, a combination of often a combination of often I, War World But following The progress of the American labor movement has American labor movement of the The progress In fact, the union movement in America precedes this America precedes in the union movement In fact, But consider this. That same year, the two most the two That same year, But consider this. In 1955, In 1955, By THE SEVEN THE 12

BEHIND THE SCENES: THE PAJAMA GAME movement in general.

The 1960s brought a decade of social and political change. In 1963, the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice and the passage of the Equal Pay Act banning wage discrimination based on gender were enacted. In 1964, the U.S. saw the passage of the Civil Rights Act banning institutional forms of racism. Fueled by the unfair wages and working conditions plaguing California itinerant farm workers and buoyed by the energy of the Civil Rights movement, Cesar Chavez formed the National Farm Workers Association, organizing a series of successful strikes against grape growers. The NFWA later joined the AFL-CIO as the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee. AFL-CIO LOGO

Change continued to come, but come slowly. It took until 1970 for Congress to enact the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), authorizing the Secretary of Labor to establish and enforce workplace health and safety standards. Between 1970 and 2000, more organized labor groups raised their voices to protest workplace discrimination including the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, the Coalition of Labor Union Women, the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance and Pride at Work. As international trade has grown, especially in the latter half of the 20th century, the issues facing American workers and employers alike have become ever more complex. The arguments for and against the NAFTA agreement are just one example of that complexity. The fight for a seven-and- a-half cent raise at the center of The Pajama Game seems quaint by comparison.

As we head toward the third decade of the 21st century, it is useful to remember what lies at the heart of the American labor movement. Perhaps the mission of the AFL-CIO states it best: “We resolve to fulfill the yearning of the human spirit for liberty, justice, and community; to advance individual and associational freedom; to vanquish oppression, privation and cruelty in all their forms and to join with all persons of whatever nationality or faith who cherish the cause of democracy and the call of solidarity, to grace the planet with these achievements. We dedicate ourselves Top: Glassworkers on parade to improving the lives of working families, bringing courtesy MOHAI fairness and dignity to the workplace and securing Middle: Teamsters meeting social equity in the Nation.” courtesy MOHAI, Seattle PI Collection Bottom: WPA voting courtesy MOHAI courtesy MOHAI, Seattle PI Collection

encoreartsseattle.com 13 BEHIND THE SCENES: THE PAJAMA GAME ADLER & ROSS: THE NEW BOYS IN TOWN

By ALBERT EVANS, Artistic Associate

Of all the great songwriting teams that have One of their early efforts was a novelty about the flourished on Broadway, none appeared so hissing and clanging of a steam radiator: unexpectedly, burned so brightly and vanished so quickly as that of Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.

Adler and Ross had only two big hits—but, to be fair, “I GOT SSSS-STEAM HEAT, they wrote only two shows: The Pajama Game and I GOT SSSS-STEAM HEAT, Damn Yankees. Their initial success was due to the I GOT SSSS-STEAM HEAT, support of one of the most prominent men of mid- century Broadway—composer-lyricist Frank Loesser, BUT I NEED YOUR LOVE a great songwriter and a shrewd businessman. TO KEEP AWAY THE COLD.”

After his triumphant 1950 musical Guys and Dolls, Loesser decided to build his personal publishing house, Frank Music, into a real competitor to the established firms that dominated the music Well, they knew this was a masterpiece, so they business. But to do that he would need product, shopped it to Mitch Miller, the song chief for not just his own songs but those of up-and-coming, Columbia Records. He listened patiently and said, unaffiliated writers—talented youngsters he could “Boys, save it for a show.” put under contract, then publish and promote their songs. That was Miller’s way of saying, “It’s crap.”

In the early 1950s, aspiring tunesmiths peddled But, unintentionally, Miller was partly right. Adler and their wares in the Brill Building, the hub of the Ross’s songs were theatrical, more situation-specific songwriting trade. They would spend their days than the usual Tin Pan Alley product. taking their songs from office to office, floor to floor, looking for a receptive ear. When they needed a And that stage instinct was what caught the smoke they hung out on the sidewalk at Broadway attention of Frank Loesser—that and the chart and 49th Street—what they called The Beach— success of their first solid record hit: Tony Bennett’s where they would swap stories and gripe about the “Rags to Riches,” which sold over two million copies. music racket. Loesser wasted no time. He “collected” the boys That’s where Richard Adler met Jerry Ross. for his stable of writers and soon placed a couple of their songs in a now-forgotten Broadway revue. They were both young, they liked each other on sight Their work was dismissed as “routine,” but Loesser and decided to try collaborating. They both wrote believed in their talent and continued to mentor words and music, although all Adler could play was them in the art of theatrical song writing. After a few a toy xylophone. months Frank called them into his office and said “I think you’re ready to write a real show.”

14 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE He brought in director George Abbott, the veteran hitmaker whose motto was “LOUDER, FASTER, FUNNIER!” Abbott said, “Boys, I have a property I’m going to direct. It’s about a strike in a pajama factory. I know it doesn’t sound like Rodgers and Hammerstein, which is why they’re not writing the score.”

The show was The Pajama Game, and “the boys” finished the songs in five weeks.

And it wasn’t a Rodgers & Hammerstein show, it was a musical comedy. But it was a rational musical comedy, in the new “musical play” style, with a few elements thrown in “just because”—for example, an irrelevant novelty (their old trunk song “Steam Heat”) which became a legendary showstopper. Richard Adler

The Pajama Game was a show about real, everyday people, the kind of folks you’d meet on the job or at the ball game. Audiences saw themselves on stage, and responded with gusto. It had a pop score; the songs sounded like current jukebox hits, which many of them became: “Hey There,” “Hernando’s Hideaway,” even “Steam Heat.” The Pajama Game established Adler and Ross as 1954’s most promising new team, and they delivered on that promise one year later with Damn Yankees, the Faust legend translated into the world of pro baseball.

Like The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees won the Tony for Best Musical. It gave the Broadway Songbook a few more standards: “Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets,” the Jerry Ross locker room anthem “Heart” and the slithery duet “Two Lost Souls.”

It’s hard to imagine Adler and Ross adapting their Hit Parade style to a period show, or adjusting to the new sound that would take over the record charts in 1956: rock ’n’ roll.

But we’ll never know. Jerry Ross suddenly died in November 1955 from a lung disease that had been dormant since childhood. Richard Adler continued to write musicals and pop songs, but he never found a partner to reignite his writing talent and ended his career as a successful producer and director. (Apopolous), (Apopolous), ERIC ANKRIM ) 5th Avenue (Ensemble of include Man credits Your , Paint La Mancha to , How Wagon , Jacques Succeed… , First , Carousel Brel… , , Oklahoma! Date , RENT, Into the Woods DU PREE LAUREN ) is Ensemble (Brenda, to be back at excited Man Ave: The 5th! 5th to , How of La Mancha Regional: Succeed… Theatre, Village Ford’s Center, Kennedy Signature Theatre, SHAUNYCE OMAR OMAR SHAUNYCE to be ) is thrilled (Mabel 5th Avenue making her regional debut! 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TRINA MILLS JASMINE JEAN SIM RICHARD BISSELL (Book) Richard Bissell (Ensemble, Dance (Performance Intern) is was born in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1913 and Captain) From Seattle, thrilled to make her 5th graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy Mills earned her BA in Avenue debut! She is and Harvard College. He went from Exeter acting from WWU. 5th part of ACT Theatre’s and Harvard to become an ordinary seaman, Avenue selected: West Core Company (2016). then secured a mate’s and pilot’s license for Side Story (Velma), A Regional: Dangerous tonnage on the Mississippi and Monongahela Chorus Line (Sheila), Liaisons, Winter’s Tale, rivers, the first author so distinguished since How to Succeed… (Miss Bonnie & Clyde, Stupid Mark Twain. His first novel, A Stretch on Krumholtz), A Christmas Story, RENT, ELF, F*cking Bird, 9 to 5 and A Christmas Carol. the River, won immediate critical acclaim. Spamalot. Love to Josh. Love to Mom, Dad, Andie and Rory. His second, 7 1/2 Cents, was a Book-of-the- jasminejeansim.com. Month selection which Bissell and George RICHARD Abbott adapted for the Broadway musical, The PEACOCK (Ensemble) GREG STONE (Max, Pajama Game. With his wife, Marian Bissell, just returned from Ensemble) The 5th Ave: and Abe Burrows he wrote Say, Darling, Tucson where he was a Pirates of Penzance, another Broadway success based on one of featured dancer in Music Man and Titanic his novels. Mr. Bissell’s other writings include Fiddler on the Roof at In Concert. Broadway: High Water, Goodbye Ava, You Can Always Tell Arizona Theatre Les Misérables, a Harvard Man, How Many Miles to Galena? Company. Previous 5th Oklahoma!, Urban And My Life on the Mississippi… Avenue credits include: Cowboy and The Pirate Man of La Mancha, How to Succeed…, A Queen. Stone toured RICHARD ADLER (Music & Lyrics), the Christmas Story and A Chorus Line (Richie extensively as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables co-composer/lyricist of the Tony Award®- Walters). and Chris in Miss Saigon. winning Pajama Game and Damn Yankees, also received a Tony nomination for Kwamina, MATTHEW POSNER KATHERINE his musical about Africa. He was the recipient (Ensemble) 5th: Damn STROHMAIER of two Donaldsons, two Variety Critics, the Yankees, Pirates of (Poopsie, Ensemble) 5th London Evening Standard, as well as the Penzance, Secondhand Avenue: Sarah Brown in coveted Honorary Ranger Award for his Lions, Oliver, A Guys and Dolls and symphonic work, Wilderness Suite. His songs Christmas Story. Tour/ others. Village, SCT, included “You Gotta Have Heart,” “Hey, Regional: Camelot Showtunes, Harlequin, There,” “Hernando’s Hideaway,” “Whatever (Lancelot), Les Mis Milwaukee Rep, Seattle Lola Wants,” “Rags to Riches,” “Steam Heat,” (Valjean). Village: Show Symphony and “Everybody Loves a Lover,” which have sold Boat, Fiddler, Billy Elliot. Posner has a Pasadena Pops. Opéra de Rennes. Soloist with more than 35 million records. During the prominent voice-over career – hear his work at pianist Peter Nero. Instructor at Cornish. Kennedy and Johnson years, Richard Adler Voices.com! Thanks family, Matt #1. Proud Equity Member. was appointed White House Consultant of SHMILY. the Arts and staged many “Presidenticals.” KEVIN VORTMANN In the years directly prior to his death in HANNAH (Charley, Ensemble) 5th 2012, he was awarded an honorary Doctor SCHUERMAN Avenue debut. of Music and Theatre degree by Wagner (Ensemble) is happy to Broadway/Off- College. In 2005, he received the first Lifetime be back at The 5th after Broadway: A Little Achievement Award from the University of making her debut in Night Music, Most North Carolina. The Sound of Music last Happy Fella, Juno, On season. She is a recent the Town, Lost in the JERRY ROSS (Music & Lyrics) Jerry Ross’ graduate of Seattle Stars, Applause, Fiorello!, Broadway musicals include Pajama Game Pacific University. This Stairway to Paradise and Paint Your Wagon. (Tony Award®, Donaldson Award, Variety one’s for Grandma Lynne. Soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, San Drama Critics Award), Damn Yankees (Tony Francisco Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Award®, Donaldson Award, Variety Drama New York Philharmonic and Omaha Critics Award) and John Murray Anderson’s Symphony. Almanac. The songs “Hernando’s Hideaway”

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Avenue with The 5th ) Richard is ) Richard BOB RICHARD (Choreographer recently to The 5th, having most returning Dr. . Broadway: to Succeed How choreographed Christmas!, as well Stole the Grinch How Seuss’ was also on the Grinch year, (This as the tour. Opry!) Off-Broadway Ole stage at the Grand Inventing as Co-Director/Choreographer: Lifetime, which Mary of a Revue Martin: The Callaway was nominated for the prestigious as Choreographer: Tours National Award. of Hello, Tour 50th Anniversary National tour The 5th’s Struthers; starring Sally Dolly! the around , which won awards of Cabaret and and Guys country including an Ivey; is running in Shanghai . Currently Dolls . Other Bund an original musical Shanghai Square notable theaters include: Madison The Theatre, Music Shore North Garden, Stars Under the Theatre Paul, St. in Ordway Salt Lake in Pioneer Theatre The in Houston, Richard Diego. in San Globe the Old City, has been dancing, teaching master classes and worldwide, encompassing choreographing love business. My in show 30 plus years over Henry! and Robert to Diane (Broadway (Broadway Date ) First (Director BILL BERRY of Horrors Shop Little Theatre), and ACT which Theatre) with ACT (co-production for Award Footlight Times the Seattle received in to Succeed and How of 2014, Musical Best which received Without Business Really Trying for Best Award Footlight Times the Seattle of 2016. Berry is the Producing Musical Theatre, Avenue of The 5th Artistic Director acclaimed productions he has directed where (Footlight Story Side , West of On the Town Award), (Footlight Town Wonderful Award), and Hammerstein’s , Rodgers Café Joe’s Smokey re- Oz. 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AD AD 22 22 , Beach , Twister Really , Really , Bootycandy The Female , The , Marystage managed Daisy Stuart , , A Marvelous Party , Eurydice of the Species Witherspoon , Miss Underpants , The Souvenir of A Christmas Carol and 11 productions 10 seasons, he stage managed For at ACT. including The on productions for Intiman He Redgrave. with Lynn Root Mandrake for has also stage managed 10 productions Seattle Rep. Us , Julius , Cold Night Terrible Empty Twelfth . Hound Inspector Real and The , Vitriol Caesar Washington. of University MFA BOB FRANKLIN (Assistant Lighting lighting designer. ) is an NYC-based Designer of (Man Ave 5th Associate/Assistant credits: , in Business… to Succeed , How La Mancha ). of Horrors Shop , Little in Deadland Jasper Off!. Off- Purple, Noises The Color Broadway: on Boats. Seattle: , Men Gynt Peer Broadway: . in America , Angels Gale Luna Assistant) is SIRI NELSON (Costume Design 5th on one of at The thrilled to be working costume is a local musicals. She her favorite Regional: and actor. director designer, Pacific Theatre, 5th Avenue ArtsWest, Village Opera, Seattle Ballet, Northwest Stage Hartford Opera, Fe Santa Theatre, Company. Theatre Iron Pig Company, Stage K. HANSON (Production JEFFREY was Hanson at The 5th, ) Previously Manager ; A to Succeed… the stage manager for How Brel ; Jacques ; Grease Joplin Janis With Night ; A Chorus in Paris & Living Well and is Alive ; ; Oklahoma! of Penzance ; Pirates ; Oliver! Line ; and Irving Dolly! ; Hello, ; Mame Candide White has been Christmas. Hanson Berlin’s than 70 productions stage manager for more credits regional since 1990. Other at ACT Seattle Theatre, Children’s include Seattle and Intiman Theatre, Repertory Theatre, Company. Theatre Arizona JESSICA C. BOMBALL (Assistant Stage on 20 worked to have ) is proud Manager the past 15 over productions 5th Avenue Man, Music include The favorites Some years. , Sunday , A Christmas Story RENT, Aladdin White , Irving with George Berlin’s in the Park credits: . Regional Todd Christmas and Sweeney ACT Theatre, Repertory Seattle Theatre, Shakespeare Village Theatre, Theatre, Intiman Company. Shakespeare Cruz and Seattle Santa JR WELDEN

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22 22 Assistant Set (Assistant Set THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE JULIA HAYES WELCH WELCH JULIA HAYES HATTIE CLAIRE ANDRES (Assistant HATTIE & Arts ) is the 2016/17 Directing Director Recent at The 5th. Leadership Fellow of La Mancha , Man Mermaid Little credits: Elizabeth , Dear Boy Lizard (5th Avenue); (Seattle Bridge , Brooklyn Shrek Rep); (Seattle Olaf College. St. BA: Theatre). Children’s The Project: Rising Star up: directing Next to D & family. Love Game. Pajama was pleased to make her Welch ) Designer on Man Theatre Avenue debut with The 5th scenic design credits . Regional of La Mancha Against Are , The Things Apples include Bad Associate Music JOHN CALLAHAN (Associate Music with several ) has been involved Director including Avenue, at The 5th productions Wagon Your , Paint of La Mancha Man to Succeed. How Project: and Rising Star and conducting music directing Regional and & Dolls , Guys include Dogfight credits pianist . A recognized Chaperone The Drowsy Callahan has performed at and composer, been and his compositions have Carnegie Hall including a States, United the across heard Philharmonic. Orlando The commission by State studied piano performance at Florida He University. ) TRINA MILLS (Associate Choreographer studied at the Mills Born and raised in Seattle, then attended She Academy. Dancing British she earned her BA in acting WWU where choregraphing and a minor in dance. Her and Music experience includes The Sound of at The 5th Spamalot Project Rising Star and the at ArtsWest Idiot American Avenue, so very is grateful to Mills Gals. Sea Seattle once Bob Richard be assisting the incredible Josh to love you Bob! Lastly, again! Thank Perry. ) is ERIC ANKRIM (Associate Director in this once again to collaborate honored Berry. friend, Bill way with his mentor and , Man Music associate for Ankrim was Berry’s Ankrim Seattle, . In RENT and Carousel of Dr. acclaimed productions has directed , Awakening , Spring Blog Sing-a-Long Horrible’s Idiot , American , Trails the Heights Q, In Avenue and the Starcatcher Peter and most recently also to have is proud Ankrim at ArtsWest. Theatre: Avenue at The 5th twice here directed and family! to Michele . Love ELF and Grease Design credits for international productions productions for international credits Design musicals (Germany, theater, of opera, ballet, TV film and Memorable Austria). Switzerland, , , Orleans Exposure include: Northern credits , Diary Red of Ellen , Rose Opus Holland’s Mr. Rimbauer, AssassinsWhite Dwarf, , Book of 706 and 488. member Local . IATSE Stars 20

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Alexsair and Sophia, inaugural members of EYAI, How was your first day of EYAI? took some time out after their first class to answer a SOPHIA: I was excited at first—and very nervous! few questions: But even before we started, it became a really How did you get started in musical theater? comfortable environment. Everyone there was different—but we all shared a love for theater. SOPHIA: I started acting and singing when I was seven at my elementary school. ALEXSAIR: I was nervous too! I have only been involved with theater for less than two years, so it ALEXSAIR: A friend pulled me into a musical was a little nerve racking. audition my sophomore year at my high school. I ended up with the lead role in the production and my SOPHIA: I also realized that even though the life basically turned upside down! program is geared toward improving our skills in acting, dancing and singing, the goal of the program ABOUT RISING STAR PROJECT: What do you like most about musicals? is to discover the ways in which diversity adds new Since 2012, Rising Star Project has used the SOPHIA: Once a musical is written and performed, context and understanding to theater. I am really resources and professional knowledge that there will never be another production like the excited to work towards that discovery. exist at The 5th Avenue Theatre to help young CREATING original. The West End production of a musical may people achieve a fulfilling career, a stronger What are your personal goals for the future? mean something different to the people of London sense of self and confidence in their ability than the Broadway production may mean to the ALEXSAIR: I want to take this as seriously as I can. to inspire positive change in the world. With people of New York. Still, the deeper message can My parents migrated to the United States in hopes of one-on-one mentorship, local teens take on all remain the same. So, if a show can cause thousands a better life… So that we—my siblings and I—could of the roles involved in putting on a full scale COMMON of people all over the world to think about important pursue our dreams. Because of the opportunities I’ve musical production—from director to technical issues through theater, a lot of change can come been given in the performing arts world, I want to be crew to hair and wardrobe to cast and from it. able to make what seemed like an impossible dream orchestra. This year’s program will culminate into a reality. in four performances of The Pajama Game on GROUND: ALEXSAIR: Yeah, the stories that are told through March 17-18. musicals can be inspiring. In a community, theater SOPHIA: My long term goal is to go to an excellent has the power to tell a story that may increase school that supports my interests in both Theater Rising Star Project also encompasses in-class Reflections On The First Day Of awareness for a certain topic or it can help someone Arts and Biology. I’m not sure where that will take me residencies, leadership workshops and this get through their day with a little extra happiness. I after school—but I would love to live in Europe! season, introduced the 10-Minute Musicals Rising Star Project’s Empowering like how theater can impact anyone if they’re willing Project and the Empowering Young Artists to have an open mind. Initiative, intensive musical theater training for Young Artists Initiative (EYAI) emerging performers. O M Director of Education and Outreach Rising Star Project is made possible by a In 1996, August Wilson famously stated: “We can meet on the unique paths to careers and higher education, we hope in the mainstage presentation of Rising Star Project: generous grant from The Sheri and Les Biller common ground of the American theater.” He also insisted that that we are also contributing to the positive impact that The Pajama Game and to learn more about the form Family Foundation and with additional support “we must develop the ground together.” these young people will have on the world in the future. of musical theater. Importantly, this group will also from The Herman and Faye Sarkowsky Charitable convene to create a dialogue on the topics of diversity, Foundation, Susie and Phil Stoller, The Boeing These are the words that I can’t help but recall as I sit on the floor But Wilson’s words remind me that, by bringing equity and inclusion—and the part that the arts can Company, Washington State Arts Commission, of our rehearsal studio surrounded by 19 young performers— together such a diverse and driven group of students, National Endowment for the Arts, GM Nameplate, play in our society. Jean K. Lafromboise Foundation, The Morgan Fund, the inaugural cohort of the Empowering Young Artists Initiative Rising Star Project is also in a unique position to DCG One (in-kind) and Promotion Arts (in-kind). (EYAI)—as they meet together for the first time. participate in the project that he was insisting on. After Day 1, I will admit that it is equally inspiring to see this group of teenagers acknowledge each other as It is hard to believe that Rising Star Project, the education program The EYAI Squad represents communities as far away self-proclaimed musical theater nerds. I guess that is that EYAI supports, is in its sixth year of providing mentorship and as Marysville and Yakima, and as near as Rainier Valley. the other area of common ground, the one that August training to local teens. As I’ve watched the program grow and Through remarkable support from our community, Wilson didn’t cite—but the one that the EYAI Squad flourish, the words of Wilson’s famous speech seem to echo with this group will come together for 10 weeks to train will welcome you to with open arms. more and more insistence. By supporting young people along their with theater professionals, prepare for participation

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How was your first day of EYAI? How was your first very nervous! SOPHIA: I was excited at first—and started, it became a really But even before we Everyone there was comfortable environment. shared a love for theater. different—but we all I have only been ALEXSAIR: I was nervous too! years, so it involved with theater for less than two was a little nerve racking. SOPHIA: I also realized that even though the our skills in program is geared toward improving of the program acting, dancing and singing, the goal adds new is to discover the ways in which diversity I am really context and understanding to theater. excited to work towards that discovery. the future? What are your personal goals for ALEXSAIR: I want to take this as seriously as I can. in hopes of My parents migrated to the United States and I—could a better life… So that we—my siblings I’ve pursue our dreams. Because of the opportunities I want to be been given in the performing arts world, dream able to make what seemed like an impossible into a reality. SOPHIA: My long term goal is to go to an excellent Theater school that supports my interests in both that will take me I’m not sure where Arts and Biology. after school—but I would love to live in Europe! in the mainstage presentation of Rising Star Project: The Pajama Game and to learn more about the form will also this group of musical theater. Importantly, convene to create a dialogue on the topics of diversity, equity and inclusion—and the part that the arts can play in our society. After Day 1, I will admit that it is equally inspiring to see this group of teenagers acknowledge each other as self-proclaimed musical theater nerds. I guess that is the other area of common ground, the one that August Squad Wilson didn’t cite—but the one that the EYAI will welcome you to with open arms. Meet This Season’s EYAI Squad Season’s EYAI Meet This Alexsair and Sophia, inaugural members of EYAI, inaugural members of EYAI, Alexsair and Sophia, after their first class to answer a took some time out few questions: started in musical theater? How did you get singing when I was SOPHIA: I started acting and school. seven at my elementary ALEXSAIR: A friend pulled me into a musical school. I audition my sophomore year at my high and my ended up with the lead role in the production life basically turned upside down! What do you like most about musicals? SOPHIA: Once a musical is written and performed, like the there will never be another production End production of a musical may original. The West of London mean something different to the people to the than the Broadway production may mean can Still, the deeper message people of New York. thousands remain the same. So, if a show can cause important of people all over the world to think about can come issues through theater, a lot of change from it. the stories that are told through ALEXSAIR: Yeah, theater musicals can be inspiring. In a community, increase has the power to tell a story that may help someone awareness for a certain topic or it can get through their day with a little extra happiness. I like how theater can impact anyone if they’re willing to have an open mind. unique paths to careers and higher education, we hope that we are also contributing to the positive impact that these young people will have on the world in the future. But Wilson’s words remind me that, by bringing together such a diverse and driven group of students, Rising Star Project is also in a unique position to participate in the project that he was insisting on. as far away Squad represents communities The EYAI and as near as Rainier Valley. as Marysville and Yakima, Through remarkable support from our community, this group will come together for 10 weeks to train with theater professionals, prepare for participation March 17-18. The Pajama Game, of The Pajama production action in the Rising Star Project Rising Star Project action in the You’ll see members of EYAI in EYAI see members of You’ll Seattle Rotary Service Foundation. Service Foundation. Seattle Rotary the generous support of the the generous Initiative is made possible through through possible is made Initiative The Empowering Young Artists Artists Young The Empowering CREATING CREATING COMMON GROUND: Of On The First Day Reflections Rising Star Project’s Empowering ) Artists Initiative (EYAI Young Save the Date for our Annual Gala on May 12, 2017

Mark your calendars for the party of the year! This celebratory evening includes one-of-a- Akind silent Nght auction items and  a gala dinner, followede Sc by a live auction t and Ga musical showcase. Get ready for a fabulous night of fun, fi ne dining and musical entertainment! For more informationg or tickets, please visit www.5thavenue.org/gala Gala Co-Chairs David Quinn Anthony Repanich Tracy Wellens

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The following donors have made commitments of $25,000 or more to support our Next Stage, an endeavor to enhance the guest experience at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Over the next few years we will continue our ambitious renovations to update our irreplaceable performance venue with inviting spaces which will foster an enjoyable musical theater experience for the 300,000 patrons we serve each year. Without these leadership gifts, The 5th Avenue renovations would not have gotten off the ground. We are deeply grateful!

4Culture Wanda J. Herndon The Herman and Faye Sarkowsky Marleen and Kenny Alhadeff Patrick Kennedy and Melissa Ries Charitable Foundation Bob and Clodagh Ash Estate of Marian Lackovich Joyce Schweickert The Sheri and Les Biller The Norcliffe Foundation Cynthia Stroum Family Foundation John and Deanna Oppenheimer Tom and Connie Walsh Margaret A. Clapp Hillary and David Quinn Rosemary and Ken Willman Barbara Crowe Ann Ramsay-Jenkins Sterling and Melinda Wilson Gary J. Fuller and Randy L. Everett Stephen P. Reynolds and 1 Anonymous Joshua Green Foundation Paula Rosput Reynolds

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ow in its sith year, Rising Star Project provides teens with the opportunity to eplore the craft of theater at The th Avenue under the mentorship of theater professionals. This year, students will mount a production of The Pajama Game on our mainstage. This uniue program allows students to collaborate and fill every role, from the performers and musicians to the technical crew and administrative teams. The program boosts confidence, builds critical thining and communication sills, inspires creativity and helps students discover their passions. The th maes this opportunity available to every student tuition free, but it costs The th nearly , per student. e invite you to help support the students of Rising Star Project with your gift today. rop off your donation after the show or visit us online at www.thavenue.orgsupport to mae your gift

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DAVID ARMSTRONG (Executive Producer and Artistic Director) Since his appointment in 2000, Armstrong has guided The 5th to a position as one of the nation’s leading musical * theater companies, acclaimed for both its development and See It Again for $ production of new works and its innovative stagings of classic 25 musicals. As a director, he has created memorable 5th Avenue productions of Paint Your Wagon; Jacques Brel is Alive…; A Room *Bring paid ticket stub to The 5th Avenue Box Office on day with a View; Oliver!; Candide; Hello, Dolly!; Sweeney Todd; White of performance. One stub per customer. $25 tickets subject Christmas; HAIR; Mame; A Little Night Music; Anything Goes; Company; The Rocky to availability. Not valid for Prime/Pearl seating, with other Horror Show; Pippin; Vanities; Yankee Doodle Dandy!; and Saving Aimee, which he offers or on previously purchased tickets. later directed on Broadway where it was renamed Scandalous. Most recently he directed an acclaimed production of The Secret Garden at DC’s Shakespeare Theatre Company which will come to The 5th this spring. Prior to The 5th, Mr. Armstrong spent 20 years as a freelance director, choreographer and librettist. His work has been NORTHWEST PREMIERE! seen in New York and at many leading regional theaters including The Kennedy Center, Ordway Center, Ford’s Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse, Paper Mill Playhouse, and from 1990 to 1995 he served as Artistic Director of the Cohoes Music Hall in upstate New York. Armstrong has written the books for the musicals The Wonder Years (winner of seven Los Angeles Drama-Logue Awards), Gold Rush, A Christmas Carol and Yankee Doodle Dandy! In 2016, ThePuget Sound Business Journal named Armstrong as one of their Business of Pride Outstanding Voices.

BERNADINE (BERNIE) C. GRIFFIN (Managing Director) first joined The 5th Avenue in 2002 as director of theater advancement and development. She was appointed managing director in January 2010 and is responsible for the administrative, marketing, fundraising, information services and facility operations, as well as oversight of all activities related to the Board of Directors. During her tenure, The 5th Avenue has grown from a $10 million to a $25 million organization. She brings to her position 30 years of fundraising and arts management experience. Prior to The 5th Avenue, she served as director of development for the prestigious 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 Hall. In addition to the Symphony, Griffin worked for the Tony Award-winning Seattle Repertory Theatre, as well as Tony Randall’s National Actors Theatre in 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 proud to have been born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington. She is a member of Theater Communications Group, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre as well as a board member of Seattle Rotary #4 and the Downtown Seattle Association. 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-winning actor Seán G. Griffin.

BILL BERRY (Producing Artistic Director) served as The 5th Avenue’s associate producing artistic director and casting director from 2002 through 2009. During that time, he directed productions of West Side Story (Seattle Times Footlight Award), Wonderful Town (Seattle Times Footlight Award), Wizard of Oz and Smokey Joe’s Café. In 2014, he made his Broadway debut as the director of the hit musical First Date at the Longacre Theatre. Berry’s directing work has been seen at theaters across the country, most recently at New Jersey’s Paper A 5TH AVENUE THEATRE / ACT THEATRE COLLABORATION Mill Playhouse where he directed a critically acclaimed production of On the Town. Directing highlights include Cabaret performed at The 5th Avenue Theatre, St. Paul’s MARCH 25 - JUNE 11, 2017 Ordway Center (Ivey Award), San Jose’s American Musical Theatre, and Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars, as well as the smash hits How to Succeed…, Little Shop of Horrors, First Date, RENT, The Music Man,and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel at TICKETS AVAILABLE AT The 5th. From 2002 to 2009, he served as the producing director for The 5th or (206) 625-1900 WWW.5THAVENUE.ORG Avenue’s education and outreach programs. During that time he significantly expanded the scope and impact of these initiatives, including spearheading the (206) 292-7676 WWW.ACTTHEATRE.ORG creation of Fridays at The 5th and The 5th Avenue Awards, honoring excellence in

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2016/17 SEASON SPONSORS programs combined now serve over 83,000 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 Theatre, Berry was a freelance theater artist based in New York City.

30 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE An epic all-female, two-part adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry VI trilogy By Rosa Joshi and Kate Wisniewski Directed by Rosa Joshi

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CURTAIN UP! THE 5TH AVENUE’S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS

The 5th Avenue Theatre supports a vibrant and diverse community under the mentorship of 5th Avenue professionals. This is Rising Star throughout the greater Puget Sound area by providing a place for Project’s sixth year of training aspiring young actors, musicians, marketers, individuals to meet, gather and engage with American musical theater producers, fundraisers and theater technicians. Don’t miss the opportunity and celebrate its capacity to explore and reflect upon the human to see a very special production and support the achievements of these experience. Join us for the following events to celebrate America’s amazing young people. great indigenous art form, the Musical, and gain a deeper 8:00 PM, Friday, March 17 appreciation of the shows on our stage. 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 18 SHOW TALKS WITH ALBERT EVANS FRIDAYS AT THE 5TH Join us one hour before select performances for educational, enlightening High school students are invited to attend a themed master class with and entertaining pre-show talks hosted by Artistic Associate Albert Evans. a theater professional before attending a 5th Avenue show. Teens are Show Talks are always free and open to all audiences. provided with a pizza party before the show and attend an exclusive talk-back following the performance. The Pajama Game The Secret Garden 3:30 PM, Friday, April 1 – Murder for Two 7:00 PM, Saturday, February 11 6:30 PM, Tuesday, April 18 3:30 PM, Friday, April 21 – The Secret Garden 6:30 PM, Tuesday, February 14 6:30 PM, Wednesday, April 19 TECH TUESDAYS 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 20 6:30 PM, Wednesday, February 15 High school students get the opportunity to observe the process of creating 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 16 6:30 PM, Tuesday, April 25 live musical theater. The program engages students with behind-the-scenes 7:00 PM, Saturday, February 18 6:30 PM, Wednesday, April 26 access to technical theater professionals. 6:30 PM, Tuesday, February 21 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 27 5:30 PM, Tuesday, April 11 – 6:30 PM, Wednesday, February 22 6:30 PM, Tuesday, May 2 The Secret Garden 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 23 6:30 PM, Wednesday, May 3 MEMBERS ONLY 7:00 PM, Saturday, February 25 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 4 6:30 PM, Tuesday, February 28 Members enjoy unique events all season long. We are excited to 6:30 PM, Wednesday, March 1 welcome new and long-time Annual Fund supporters to these special occasions. For more information about membership or upcoming events, 7:00 PM, Thursday, March 2 contact Jeanne Thompson, Membership Manager, at (206) 971-7900 or 7:00 PM, Saturday, March 4 [email protected]. POST-SHOW TALKBACKS BACKSTAGE TOURS Want to know more about a show you just saw? Join us on select evening Friends ($125+) join us for a guided tour of the theater, including backstage performances for a free post-show talkback with the cast and creative team. and onstage! Tickets for the evening’s performance are required. 9:15 AM, Saturday, April 22 – The Secret Garden Sunday, February 26 – The Pajama Game 9:15 AM, Saturday, June 17 – Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion Sunday, April 30 – The Secret Garden GRAND TOUR POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS Patrons ($600+) visit the spaces rarely seen by the public: our costume Join us and other members of the audience immediately after select shop, hair and makeup areas, and the actors’ dressings rooms. Travel the performances for a free post-show discussion about the themes of path of an actor on this exclusive look behind-the-scenes. the show. Saturday, March 25 Sunday, February 19 – The Pajama Game Sunday, April 23 – The Secret Garden SPOTLIGHT NIGHT FOR MEMBERS Friday, May 5 – The Secret Garden Partners ($300+) enjoy VIP treatment and reserved seating at Spotlight Nights all season long! All Spotlight Nights in the 2016/17 season will take THEATER TOURS place at the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall. Enjoy a guided tour and learn about the building’s ornate architecture and intriguing history. Tours are approximately 20 minutes with time for 7:00 PM, March 9 – The Secret Garden and Murder for Two questions. If your group is interested in any specific topics, please let us TECH WEEK REHEARSALS know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Tours are held most Friends ($125+) experience working rehearsals in the theater and Mondays at noon. Advance registration is required. pre-rehearsal talks with artistic leadership. Sign up at www.5thavenue.org/about/faq#free-tours Patrons ($600+) come early to enjoy a reception before rehearsal begins. YOUTH PROGRAMS 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 9 – The Pajama Game 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 13 – The Secret Garden At The 5th Avenue Theatre, we pride ourselves on our extensive education programs that reach over 83,000 young people across the Pacific Northwest each year. Through a variety of classes, programs and events, 2016/17 SEASON we teach students not only a passion for the arts, but valuable life skills. MAN OF LA MANCHA OCTOBER 7 – 30, 2016 RISING STAR PROJECT: THE PAJAMA GAME DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 31, 2016 The Rising Star Project is unlike any theater education program in the THE PAJAMA GAME FEBRUARY 10 – MARCH 5, 2017 country. This year, 95 amazing students (ages 14-19) from across MURDER FOR TWO MARCH 25 – JUNE 11, 2017 CO-PRESENTED AT ACT Washington State will team up to produce and perform The Pajama Game THE SECRET GARDEN APRIL 14 – MAY 6, 2017 ROMY AND MICHELE’S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION JUNE 8 – JULY 2, 2017 FUN HOME JULY 11 – 30, 2017 YOUR MUSICAL NON-PROFIT THEATER COMPANY 5TH AVENUE THEATRE STAFF David Armstrong, Executive Producer and Artistic Director Bernadine C. Griffin, Managing Director Bill Berry, Producing Artistic Director

ARTISTIC Garth Ball, Colin Chez, Frank Chinn, Lauren Ruhl Dave McCawley Ian Eisendrath Dave Cusick, Stephanie Guerrero, Karen Adventure Musical Theater Coordinator Head Flyman Alhadeff Family Director of New Works & Hall, Nancy Harris, Olivia Hollinger, Casey Beth Pollack Scot C. Allison Music Supervisor Kaplowitz, Ed Lammi, Sean Martin, Tony Rising Star Project Coordinator Assistant Flyman Lauren Smith Mazzella, Sue Moser, Liz Pyle, Emma Ruhl, C. Luke Mathis FINANCE Assistant Producer Scott Seramur, Caitlyn Stark, Kalia Towers- Head Builder Dean Frerker Kat Sherrell Thomas, Olivia Vaughn-Welker, Donald Yates Brian Ainslie Vice President of Finance Interim Music Supervisor Head Ushers Assistant Builder Kelsey Thorgalsen Kathleen Bryant, Barbie Denend, Karen Rory Krout Controller Casting Director & Artistic Associate Hall, Tony Mazzella Lighting Albert Evans Coat Check Zoë Ortiz Sean Callahan Payroll Administrator Artistic Associate Mike DeBenedictis, Kris Dunn, Rachel Head Electrician Hattie Andres Gordon, Isis King Sean Stelfox Stephen A. Graham Directing & Artistic Leadership Fellow Security Production Staff Accountant Assistant Electrician Christa Smith Joline Fung Ross M. Brown, Noel Clayton Company Manager & Casting Assistant Guest Services/Ticketing Accounting Associate Key Electricians Dane Andersen Peggy Busteed Kelly Cogswell Nate Redford Music Coordinator Subscription Services Manager Accounts Payable Coordinator Programmer Brandon Peck Chad Biesman Ben Leifer Sound Music Apprentice Corporate & Group Sales Manager Human Resources Manager Karen Marta Katz Martha McKee INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATION Guest Experience Assistant Head Sound Engineer Jim Cornelson Pauls Macs Isabel Dickey James Rudy Director of IT Executive Assistant to Mr. Armstrong & Ticketing Manager Assistant Sound Engineer Melisa Bumpus Mr. Berry Devon Powell Kelly Mickelson Assistant Director of IT – Systems Denver Bingham Assistant Ticketing Manager Key Sound Engineer Maryke VanBeuzekom Executive Assistant to Ms. Griffin & Ms. Moga Khajha Rogers Assistant Director of IT – Data Props Senior Guest Service Associate COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING Nichole Mines Mary Dellasega Diana J. Gervais AND GUEST SERVICES Senior Database Manager Patron Relations Production Property Master Michael Gepner Douglas Day Tristan E. Hansen Vice President of Marketing, Communications Guest Service Associates Helpdesk Administrator Creative Property Master & Guest Services Leila Ali, Christine Anderson, Courtney Dave Simpson Katy Brown Chris Marcacci Helpdesk Administrator Bennett, Francesca Betancourt, Shayna Assistant Property Master Director of Marketing Boardman, Ashley Burns, Caitlin Castro, Christopher Cuhel Ariana Donofrio, Austin Smart Robert Phillips Database Coordinator Nicole Coven, Jenna Galdun, Amanda Prop Builders/Artisans Director of Sales & Guest Services Green, Renee Infelise, Levi Hawkins, Caleb OPERATIONS Costumes & Wardrobe Miller, Melanie Owen, Kayla Rabe, Andrew Catherine Johnstone Marketing and Public Relations Christopher Moad Rowland, Kelsey Sims, Nick Spencer, Pam Director of Facility Operations Bridget Morgan Costume Shop Manager Wagher, Patrick Walrath, Lily Warpinski, Alda Shepherd Senior PR & Communications Manager Deborah Engelbach Rachel Zimmerman Facility Manager Rachel Liuzzi Costume & Wardrobe Assistant Kelly Radke PR Manager DEVELOPMENT Marlys McDonald Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator Jordan Lusink Michelle Moga Wardrobe Master Communications Coordinator Vice President of Philanthropy STAGE DOOR/SECURITY STAFF Randy Werdal Reesa Nelson Sarah McKee Bednar Karen Hall, Erik Knauer, Dean LaRoque, Assistant Wardrobe Master Marketing & Engagement Manager Corporate Giving Manager Meg Plimpton Patti Emmett, Gillian Paulson, Britt Tayrien Jill Carnine Michael Cepress Media Buyer and Promotions Manager Individual Giving Officer ATTORNEYS Draper/Cutter David Vedder Amy Chasanov For The 5th Avenue Theatre: Jeanna Gomez Subscription Marketing Manager Foundation & Government Relations Manager Levin Plotkin & Menin Master Crafts Jeff Carpenter Danielle Franich Loren H. Plotkin and Susan Mindell Holly Kipp, Robin Montero, Teresa O’Leary Senior Graphic Designer Special Events Manager Lawton Penn First Hands Becky Kelley Camille Hanson Sendroff & Baruch, LLP Hannah McNamara, Maggie Melvin, Rachel Graphic Designer Donor Relations Officer PRODUCTION Kunze Wilke Christine Johnson Stitchers Direct Sales/Telefundraising Joan Toggenburger Circles Manager Christa Bond Director of Production Chelsea Judd Hair & Make-up Direct Sales/Telefunding Manager Mo Chapman Development Coordinator Mary Jones Edwin Boyd Production Logistics Coordinator Desiree Saraspi Head Hair and Make-up Assistant Manager Erik Holden Donor Information Services Manager Heather Sincic Angelica Gutierrez, Judy Henceroth, Technical Director Jeanne Thompson Assistant Hair and Make-up Henriette Klauser, Sherry Langlois, Jim Austin Manning Membership Manager Jason Goldsberry Pennington, Gail Sage, Greg Sempadian, Assistant Technical Director Rachel Whalen Assistant Hair and Make-up Andrea Smith, Joseph Staub, Sylvia Wiedlein Shannin Strom-Henry Major & Planned Giving Officer Representatives Costume and Wardrobe Director SPECIAL THANKS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACCO . Alphagraphics . Eden Pest Control Sets & Rigging Front of House Orlando Morales . Evergreen Fire and Safety . McKinstry . Jaime Welker Director of Education and Outreach Laurel S. Horton Minuteman Press . Penske . Rainier Building Head Carpenter Front of House Manager Anya Rudnick Services . Servicemark LLC . Unico Properties Ed Lammi, Sean Martin, Emma Ruhl Education Engagement Specialist Benjamin Baird . Walter E. Nelson Co. . Washington Assistant Carpenter House Managers Connie Corrick Graphics LLC . Whitman Global Carpet School Programs Manager Ken Berg Care . Zee Medical Service Automation Carpenter Kwapi Vengesayi Community Engagement Specialist John Hudson Head Rigger

34 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE ArtsFund strengthens the community by supporting the arts through leadership, advocacy and grant making. Campaign 2016 Donors Thank you to all our donors for sharing and supporting our vision of a community with a dynamic and world-class arts and cultural sector where the arts are accessible to all and valued as central and critical to a healthy society.

Visit www.artsfund.org for a full list of our donors and to learn more about ArtsFund Pledges and donations made between 7/1/15 - 5/31/16

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$25,000 - $49,999 Clise Properties Inc. RealNetworks Foundation Ernst & Young LLP DLA Piper* Columbia Bank Safeco Insurance Foss Maritime Company Gensler Architects K&L Gates* The Commerce Bank of Washington* Seattle Mariners Baseball Club KING 5 Perkins Coie* Dapper + Associates Union Bank Medical Consultants Network, Inc.* Stoel Rives LLP* Davis Wright Tremaine LLP* Moss Adams - Seattle* $5,000 - $9,999 Washington State Combined Fund Dorsey & Whitney LLP* Nintendo of America Inc. Drive* Alaska Airlines, Inc. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Getty Images Alaskan Copper & Brass Company and Alaskan Copper Works Puget Sound Business Journal $10,000 - $24,999 GMA Research Corporation Raisbeck Foundation Amazon Bessemer Trust R.D. Merrill Company BNY Mellon Wealth Management Vulcan Inc. CenturyLink *Includes employee workplace giving

Arts Benefactor Circle Jon and Mary Shirley Foundation Brad Smith and Kathy Surace-Smith Pete Higgins and Leslie Magid Higgins Conductor’s Circle Mary Snapp and Spencer Frazer James and Katherine Tune Mari Horita $10,000 - $24,999 Brad Vanderburg Gold Club Arlene A. Wright Heather Howard $50,000 and up Nancy Alvord Vijay and Sita Vashee Dan and Connie Hungate Ann P. Wyckoff Carl and Renee Behnke Norman Archibald Charitable David Jones and Grace Lao First Chair Lynn Hubbard and David Zapolsky Foundation $5,000 - $9,999 Janet Wright Ketcham Foundation Joshua Green Foundation Anonymous (1) Chap and Eve Alvord Anna Kinney Mary Pigott Judi Beck and Tom A. Alberg Bill and Nancy Bain Encore Ken and SaSa Kirkpatrick Pete and Julie Rose Florence & William Beeks - Las Brisas Foundation Steve Behnen and Mary Hornsby $2,500 - $4,999 Dana and Roger Lorenze Michael P. Bentley Bob and Clodagh Ash Tim Mauk and Noble Golden $25,000 - $49,999 Mr. William B. Beyers Creelman Foundation Jim and Barb Barnyak Karen and Rick McMichael Mrs. Jane Davis and Dr. David R. Davis Peter and Susan Davis Allan E. and Nora Davis Kumi and Anthony Baruffi Yazmin Mehdi and Liam Lavery Jim and Gaylee Duncan The Hugh and Jane Ferguson John H. Bauer Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Foundation Alison and Glen Milliman Ellen Ferguson Annette and Daniel Becker John Graham Foundation Kevin Fox Charlie and Eleanor Nolan The Sheri and Les Biller Family Cynthia Huffman and Ray Heacox William Franklin Douglas E. & Nancy P. Norberg Glenn Kawasaki Foundation Peter Horvitz Rod Fujita Glenna Olson and Conrad Wouters Patricia Britton and Stellman Sue and Artie Buerk Debbie Killinger Furuta Lee Foundation Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Keehnel C. Kent and Sandra C. Carlson Alice Ikeda Scott Redman Thom and Gwen Kroon Linda Cheng Sandy and Chris McDade Ed Kim Roberta Romero Charlotte Lin and Robert Porter Leslie and Dale Chihuly Neukom Family Loeb Family Charitable Foundations Stan and Ingrid Savage Douglas and Joyce McCallum Mack Foundation Melanie Curtice Schoenfeld-Gardner Foundation Norcliffe Foundation Blanche and Stephen Maxwell Lynne Eskil Nancy S. Nordhoff Keith Schreiber and Clare Kapitan Moccasin Lake Foundation Anthony and Erica Miles Robert Fleming Judy Pigott Heather Lowenthal and Jonathan Leigh and Louise Rabel Stephen P. and Paula R. Reynolds Eric Freyberg Sposato Carol R. Powell Rosanne Esposito-Ross and Louis Lynn and Brian Grant Family Rich and Leslie Wallis Satterberg Foundation Ann Ramsay-Jenkins and the Ross Maria Gunn Gail and Bill Weyerhaeuser Anonymous (1) William M. Jenkins Fund Daryl Russinovich Wes Hagen Korynne Wright Faye Sarkowsky Alane and Doyle Simons Richard and Marilyn Herzberg T:8.375” S:7.375” C M Y K

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