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Complete-Playbill-In-Reading-Order.Pdf Athens Theatre 2019 – 2020 Board of Directors Tom Fleishel, President Christofer Kemp, Vice President Jay Keller, Secretary Michael Kelton, Treasurer Joyce Darch Joey Maxwell Donald Fields Pamela Rintz Lyndsay Fuller Judith Whitelock Irwin Landau Michael Wingo All events are sponsored in part by the Cultural Council of County of Volusia, Volusia County, the Dept. of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the State of Florida Director’s Notes… Welcome to the Woods! As a high school student back in the late 90’s, I was first introduced to a piece of theatre that would become one of my favorite and most beloved musicals. Watching closely as Bernadette Peters, Chip Zien, Robert Westenberg, and Joanna Gleason took to the stage bringing a magical fairy tale to life, I was captivated by not only their stellar performances, but by the intricacies of Sondheim’s music and by the dark reality of wishes fulfilled. The mesmerizing way that this piece weaves the familiar stories of Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and Cinderella together through a story connected by a childless Baker and his Wife has something for everyone to identify with. This play spoke to me as an angsty teenager with hopes and ambitions, but the story is even more resonant for me as an adult who has seen some of her wishes fulfilled and has learned that although a “fairy tale ending” is what we all hope for, in reality- a sense of longing and the challenge of adapting to unexpected change is inevitable. This piece was conceived by Steven Sondheim and James Lapine in the 1980’s, amidst the pinnacle of the AIDS crisis- which was a Giant epidemic sweeping through the country and taking the lives of so many; in this day and age there are new and different Giants in our land and Wolves lurking in the shadows. People that we love come into our lives and are sometimes taken out of our lives unexpectedly and our quest for happiness, contentment, and seeing our dreams realized doesn’t always come in the idealized way that we often imagine. We have had an amazing time putting this production together, and we hope that you are as enchanted with this story and music as we have been! Many thanks to our talented cast and production team for bringing this production to life! Enjoy the show! Production Director WARNING – The videotaping or making of electronic or other audio and/or visual recordings of this production is a violation of United States copyright law and an actionable federal offense. ~MEET THE CAST~ Brian Chambers (Narrator/Mysterious Man) is an Orlando-based actor who is making his debut on the Athens Theater stage. His most recent credit was as Joseph Pulitzer in NEWSIES: The Musical at Osceola Arts for which he received the 2018-2019 Featured Actor in a Musical award. Other credits include Tuesdays with Morrie (Theatre Winter Haven) for which he received the 2018- 2019 Best Actor in a Play award for his portrayal of Morrie Schwartz, It Shoulda Been You (The Studio Theater); It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical (Titusville Playhouse); The Fantasticks (The Studio Theatre/Victory Productions Summer in Residence); Sunday in the Park with George, A Philadelphia Story, Animal Crackers and The Royal Family (Mad Cow Theatre); Miracle on 34th Street and A Tennessee Walk (Garden Theatre); Beauty and the Beast (Theatre Winter Haven); and Meet Me in St. Louis (Osceola Arts). In 2015 Brian was honored with the Broadway World Best Actor award for his portrayal of Kris Kringle in Miracle on 34th Street at the Garden Theatre. Enjoy the show! Chelsea Jo Conard (Baker’s Wife) is excited for her Athens Theatre debut. Favorite NY, Regional, and local roles include: Susan in Tick Tick Boom, Jen in John & Jen, Natalie in Next to Normal, Kate Monster in Avenue Q, Louie in first national tour of Captain Louie, Peter Pan, Charity in Sweet Charity, and Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress. When she’s not performing, she is busy running her wellness centers, Bodhi + Sol, in St. Augustine & DeLand. This show is very dear to Chelsea’s heart, and she’s grateful to have the opportunity to help tell this story. ~MEET THE CAST CONTINUED~ Erica deJongh (The Witch) is thrilled to be returning to the Athens Theatre after being last seen in the Ensemble of The Producers and Singin’ in the Rain, as well as Lady Beaconsfield in Jekyll & Hyde. A native of Connecticut, Erica holds a BFA from Rhode Island College as well as a certificate of completion from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. Past Florida credits include CFC Art’s Titanic, Once Upon A December, and Rock of Ages at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center. Some of her favorite roles include Maureen in RENT, Val in A Chorus Line, and Anytime Annie in 42nd Street. Thank you to Tara and Craig, for letting me be a part of this incredible show and love to my husband Chris and our dog Luna! Christina Disla (Jack’s Mom) is thrilled to be back "home" at The Athens Theater! She has previously appeared in The Wedding Singer (Angie), Aladdin, Jr. (Sultan), A Christmas Story, the Musical (Ensemble), Sister Act (Sister Mary Patrick), James and the Giant Peach (Aunt Sponge) and The Addams Family (Alice). Other Central Florida credits include productions of The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Garden Theatre), Hands on a Hardbody (The Henegar), Man of La Mancha (IceHouse Theatre), In the Heights (G.O.A.T) and many more! Christina is an alumna of the NYU Steinhardt School where she studied Vocal Performance and Musical Theatre. Originally from New York, she now lives in Celebration, Florida with her two poodles Jolie and Oscar. She would like to thank the cast and production team for a great experience while working on this show! “The slotted spoon can catch the potato!” ~MEET THE CAST CONTINUED~ Molly Jarvis (Rapunzel) is delighted to be a part of this incredible cast of Into the Woods at the Athens. Recent credits include Titanic (Kate Mullins), I Love a Piano (Eileen), The Fantastiks (Luisa), and South Pacific (Nellie). Molly has a degree in Vocal Performance from William Carey University and is currently the Music Director at Gospel Centered Church in Apopka. Many thanks to the creative team for this opportunity, her family for their support, and God for her talents. Andrew G. Johnson (Wolf/Steward) returns to the Athens Theatre following playing Franz Liebkind in The Producers. Andrew’s favorite professional credits include the third National Tour of 42nd Street, Bobby in Crazy for You at the Fireside Theatre and Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain at Cumberland County Playhouse. Andrew was a graduate of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Professional Division and soloist for the Sarasota Ballet, Dance Captain, Vocal Soloist/Dancer and Deputy Cruise Director for Crystal Cruises. Recent performances include Charlie in Bridges of Madison County (Theater West End), Franklin Hart in 9 to 5 (Historic State Theatre), Robert in Don’t Dress for Dinner, Buffalo Bill Cody in Annie Get Your Gun (The Icehouse Theatre) and Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors at the Garden Theatre with Theatre Works Florida. Thank you to my wife Lisa Renee, Breylon and Karionnna for all your continued support, I love you all to the moon! 3 ~MEET THE CAST CONTINUED~ Andrew LeJeune (Cinderella’s Prince) is excited to be back at The Athens for the fourth time (last seen as Curly in Oklahoma!)! Andrew holds a degree in Voice from Appalachian State University, where he studied with Dr. Joseph Amaya. He lives in Kissimmee with his amazing wife Elizabeth, the greatest partner and support he could ever ask for, and 3-year-old daughter Sophie. Some of his favorite roles include Radames (Aida), Enjolras (Les Miserables), and Frederick Barrett (Titanic). He was recently seen playing Edward Rutledge in 1776 at the Alhambra Dinner Theater in Jacksonville, as well as performing as a soloist with the Space Coast Symphony in Orlando, Melbourne, and Vero Beach. Andrew would like to thank Tara, Mayme, Craig, and Frank for all of the hard work they've put into this production, and the entire cast and crew for being amazing and so much fun to work with, and he hopes you enjoy this journey Into the Woods! Sarah Mills (Cinderella) is so excited to be making her Athens Theater debut! Into the Woods has a very special place in her heart and she is so honored to be telling this story with such a wonderful and talented team. Previous roles include Katherine in Newsies, Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Molly in Peter and the Starcatcher, Cinderella in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, Maria in The Sound of Music and Lady Larkin in Once Upon a Mattress. She would like to thank her incredible teachers, Melanie, Lauren and Noel for helping her grow in her craft and her amazing support system of family and friends for all they do to encourage her. 1 Corinthians 10:31. Audience of One. ~MEET THE CAST CONTINUED~ Lexi Nieto (Lucinda/Granny) is a performer & visual artist currently based in Orlando. She is a graduate of UCF’s BFA Musical Theatre program and is happy to be making her Athens debut! Some of Lexi's performance credits from her time at UCF include Bernarda Alba (Adela) and Oklahoma! (Gertie). Other favorite credits include Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie Dillmount) and The Music Man (Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn). Lexi currently spends her time creating confections with Penelope at the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium in Universal’s CityWalk! Aaron Davis Odom (Rapunzel’s Prince) is originally from New Orleans, and is a graduate of LSU and Manhattan School of Music.
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