presents

Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks Original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman By special arrangement with StudioCanal

Director STEVE RAY Choreographer Musical Director LAUREL WALKER LESLIE S. POSS Scenic Design Lighting Design Costume Design WHEELER KINCAID ERIN HISEY JEANETTE WATERMAN

Audio Engineer Stage Manager MAX BLEVINS ASHLYN LAMBERT

The opening night audience is invited to a reception in the Wilson Carr Rehearsal Hall following the performance.

This program has been made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

THE PRODUCERS Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com The Cast Scenes & Musical Numbers (In order of appearance) ACT I Overture Orchestra Usherettes...... Margaret Carr, Kelsey H. Killgore It’s Opening Night Usherettes, Ensemble Max Bialystock...... Charles Prosser The King of Broadway Max, Ensemble We Can Do It Max, Leo Leo Bloom...... John L. Walker I Wanna Be a Producer Leo, Ensemble, Mr. Marks im alm Hold-Me Touch-Me...... K C. P We Can Do It, Reprise Max, Leo Mr. Marks (CPA)...... George Thagard I Wanna Be a Producer, Reprise Max, Leo Franz Liebkind...... Dylan G. Davis In Old Bavaria Franz Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop Franz, Max, Leo Roger De Bris...... Ray Taylor Keep It Gay Roger, Carmen, Roger’s Team, Max, Leo Carmen Ghia...... Brodrick Santeze Ryans Keep It Gay, Conga! Roger, Carmen, Roger’s Team, Max, Leo Bryan-Set Designer...... Steven Yates When You’ve Got It, Flaunt It Ulla Kevin-Costume Designer...... Justin Barnett Along Came Bialy Max, Hold-Me Touch-Me, Lick-Me-Bite-Me, Scott-Choreographer...... Logan Spradley Kiss-Me-Feel-Me, Leo, Roger, Franz, Roger’s Team, Ensemble Shirley-Lighting Designer...... Lauren Wilson ACT II Ulla...... Rosie Webber Entr’Acte Orchestra Lick-Me Bite-Me...... Jenny Ryan That Face Leo, Ulla ill rice arsons Kiss-Me Feel-Me...... J P P That Face, Reprise Max, Leo Jack Lapidus...... Brody Southern Audition Opening Carmen, Ensemble Donald Dinsmore...... Colton Crowe A Wond’ring Minstrel Jack Donald Jason Green...... Glen Johnson The Little Wooden Boy Have You Ever Heard Jason Ticket Taker...... Andrew Smith Haben Sie Gehört Das Deutsche Band? Franz Storm Trooper Soloist...... Landon Turner Opening Night, Reprise Usherettes Heil-los/Pit Singers...... Melissa Green, Jenna Pugh, Wesley Rorex, You Never Say ‘Good Luck’ Roger, Carmen, Franz, Max, Leo Matt Smith, Landon Turner Springtime for Hitler Where Did We Go Right? Max, Leo Stalin...... Glen Johnson Leo Goes to Rio Leo, Ulla ndrew mith FDR...... A S Betrayed Max Churchill...... Justin Barnett ‘Til Him Max, Leo Sergeant ...... Glen Johnson Prisoners of Love Company Company O’Houllihan...... Da’Vontay J. Brown Goodbye! O’Riley...... Steven Yates Prison Guard...... Andrew Smith Orchestra Katie Poore Judge...... George Thagard Violin Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet Mary Hales Bailiff...... Glen Johnson Clarinet, Flute, Tenor Saxophone Nicholas Boyd Ensemble: Clarinet, Soprano, Alto, and Tenor Saxophones Gaines Brake Alto, Tenor, and Baratone Saxophone Line Ringuette-Brake Justin Barnett, Sarah Kathryn Bonds, Da’Vontay J. Brown, Calvin James Trumpet 1 David Myers Bryan, Justin Bryan, Margaret Carr, Colton Crowe, Alexandra Ditoro, Trumpet 2 Elijah Pugh Rebecca E. Dover, Glen Johnson, Casey Kauffman, Kelsey H. Killgore, Pat- Trombone 1 Roni Garayanala rick McCaffrey, Emily McGuire, McKay Medders, Kim C. Palm, Jill Price Trombone 2 Ken Garayanala Bass Steven Walch Parsons, Jenny Ryan, Brodrick Santeze Ryans, Andrew Smith, Helen Smith, Drums Paul Oliver Brody Southern, Logan Spradley, George Thagard, Davida Tubbs, Lauren Keyboard Alex Benford Wilson, Steven Yates

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66 TheatreTheatre Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa 2015–2016 Season: Making Fun! 7 Directors Circle Stars (continued) Alabama Writer’s Forum, Inc. Mr. Luke Cates Contributors American Shutterbug, Inc./ Bernard & Ginnie Cauchon Rodger & Sandie Champion Rick & Maria Cauchon Theatre Tuscaloosa and the Board of Directors would like to thank past and current contributors Anonymous Gordon & Syble Coats for their generous support. Theatre Tuscaloosa has been bringing quality theatre to the community Dr. & Mrs. Bobby Babb Mrs. Annette Cook for more than 45 years. Your support helps to keep ticket prices low, fund scholarships, and support Tom & Sabrina Case Pam & Ken Cottingham outreach programs. Each of the individuals, families, and businesses listed here has given gener- Dennis & Carolyn Dahl Jennie Cowart ously to Theatre Tuscaloosa, and we would not be who we are without them. The following is a Jerry & Sandra Duncan Mr. King Curry list of contributors for the 2015–16 season from June 20, 2015 through June 24, 2016. Frank & Judy Evans Freida Y. Dale Daniel & Ashley Ferry Ron Davis Producing Partner Co-Producer Presenter’s Spotlight Paula Giamo Cindy Denney Ms. Kathy Grissom Christine Dietsch Phil & Linda Grote Ms. Rebecca Dowdy Kathryn Hornsby B. & J. Fiveash Phil & Becky Hughes David & Linda Ford Drs. Brian & Diane Johnson Grace M. Gilchrist Dr. Jim Jolly, Jr. Bob & Kelsie Griffin Jane Joslin Hers, LLC Performer’s Spotlight Drs. Ralph & April Lane In Memory of Marianne Rosen Jim & Verta Barr Meherg Kirsten & John Hicks Jim & Kathy Merrell Madeleine Hill & Bill Winternitz Mike & Janet Moore Legrand & Jan Hutchison Drs. Linda & Terry Olivet Vendini, Inc. Annette Pickett Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Hutton Dorothy Pieroni Toni & Hootie Ingram Partner in the Spotlight Victor & Madie Poole Bobby & Joy Jones Sandra Hall Ray Wayne Jordan Sammy & Debbie Watson Rod & Addie Kipp Designers Circle Pat & Ken Kuntz Dr. & Mrs. Alan Blackshear Ann B. Larson Linda Chambers Charlotte Lee Drs. Bob & Peggy Collins Dr. Allen & Cindy Mallory John & Linda Graham Reita Mann Shelley & Tom Jones Dr. Francine Marasco Play it Forward Camille Mendle Mr. J Lyman Mason Ms. Marcelyn Morrow Bill and Charleen Morris Ron & Tedi Nolen Pete & Susanne Nasir Dr. & Mrs. Roger Sayers Mark & Tonya Nelson Jean Spruill & Benton Gup Sam & Gloria Nettles Dr. and Mrs. Warren H. Spruill William & Mary Petty George & Jenny Thagard Earl & Denise Rager Royce Roby Stars Circle Dr. & Mrs. Rick Rogers Ms. Joyce Albright Grant Sponsors Brenda & Sonny Ryan Bill & Martha Allen Jerry & Cindy Shrum Tom & Robin Bailey Mary Ann & Tommy Smith Roger & Betty Ballard Lee Thomas & Anne Sondergaard Mr. & Mrs. Barnett CW & Nancy Stevenson DeAlva Blocker Ms. Alice Taylor Mr. Peyton Bobo Larry Taylor Producers Circle Bill & Lucy Box Jon & Sherry Thompson Dr. Betty Brown Dr. & Mrs. Salem K. David, Jr. MD Bill & Judi Rabel Jay Wells Glenna Brown Claire Friday David & Glenda Rouse Wilfred & Mary Gail Yeargan Trish & Dennis Harkey Kristy Conroy Stevenson Barney & Michele Cargile Jean & Norman Carlson Ensemble Dr. Trudier Harris Ray Taylor Sharon Apperson Mr. Thomas P. Hester Kim Carver Palm W. Lacon Carver Linda L. Beasley Ms. Marilyn Cash Dr. Hayse Boyd

8 Theatre Tuscaloosa 2015–2016 Season: Making Fun! 9 Ensemble (continued) Special Thanks Individual Sponsorships Mr. & Mrs. Stan & Bonnie Bradley The Tuscaloosa News, Mark Hughes Producers Circle ($1,000+) Mr. Jerry Conway Director benefits PLUS two (2) additional sea- Sylvia Curtis Cobb, Kip Tyner, Great Day Tusca- son subscriptions (total of 4) Marc & Lorie Dubose loosa, UA Department of Theatre and Phyllis & Tom Henderson Dance, Spirits, Kristy Conroy Steven- Directors Circle ($500+) Leslie Holliday son, Ray Taylor, Burch and Hatfield, Designer benefits PLUS Recognition in lobby and two (2) season subscriptions Gorman Houston Dennis Harkey, Porfirio Solorzano, In Memory of Marianne Rosen Designers Circle ($250+) Anne A. Jay Channing Howington Marlowe, Twice Star benefits PLUS two (2) guest passes to 1 Dr. & Mrs. Jim Kenny as Nice, Encore!, Shelia Crafton, Glen- performance Ms. Donnalee Lasseter na Brown, Mark Brown, Jack Bonds, Stars ($100+) Ms. Joanne Lukasik Ensemble benefits PLUS full Marquee Room Babs McCurley Planet Weekly, Kids Life Magazine, Eat- Joanne Miles mybeats, Casey Kauffman, Teresa Yeat- privileges Michele & Tim Minor man, Tracy Dollar, Nancy May, SSCC Ensemble ($25+)/ In Kind Barbara Reed Ambassadors, the SSCC maintenance, Recognition in our playbills Doug & Gwen Reynolds security, and housekeeping staff. Contributing to Theatre Tuscaloosa is easy! Give online at Ms. Kim Smith theatretusc.com, call us at 205.391.2277, or contact any of Mr. & Mrs. Al Sneckenberger our board members (see page 13 for a complete listing). Ms. Judy Spadoni John Thorn Tommy Townsend Julie Vaughn Ms. Sandra Webb Mark & Mary White Anne Witt Katie Woodward Mr. & Mrs. Gary Youngblood, Jr. Denise Yanaura - For Regrets Only Proud Sponsor Proud Sponsor Charlie loved his students, teaching them about theatre and life. R. TAYLOR The Charlie Dennis Memorial DESIGNS Scholarship Fund provides financial support for performing arts students and honors the memory of this re- Ray Taylor - Event Planner markable man. To contribute, contact:

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1010 TheatreTheatre Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa 2015–2016 Season: Making Fun! 11 Behind the Scenes Theatre Tuscaloosa Staff Theatre Tuscaloosa Encore Members Hair and Make-Up Designer Executive Producer Board of Directors President Joanne Miles Ava Buchanan Tina F. Turley President Dennis Harkey Secretary Linda Olivet Assistant Stage Managers Managing Director Pres. Elect Michelle Bachelor Robinson, PhD Treasurer Peggy Babb Tyler Afflerbach, Laura White Adam M. Miller Secretary Judi Rabel Dr. Bobby & Peggy Babb Treasurer George Thagard Ms. Joan Brown Costume Shop Assistants Technical Director Immediate Past Pres. Peggy Collins, EdD Xantha McFarland, Wheeler Kincaid Drs. Bob & Peggy Collins Marianne Whitman Cynthia Anthony, PhD* Ms. Pamela Jo Franklin Resident Costumer Peggy Babb Mrs. Linda Grote Stage Crew Jeanette Waterman Sabrina Case Donalee C. Lasseter Bucky Clements, Mary Margaret Production Foreman Ashley Ferry Mr. & Mrs. James Meherg Hand, Amanda Manos, David Skelton Pamela Franklin Ms. Joanne Miles Mitchell Morin, Terry Olivet Drs. Terry & Linda Olivet Bookkeeper Linda Thomas Grote Dr. & Mrs. Robert Pieroni Props Nancy May Luvada Harrison Tyler Afflerbach Joye Jones, PhD* Marcia Quarles Ticket Office Staff Ticket Office Volunteers Allison Flemming Leitner Dr. & Mrs. William Rabel Drew Baker, Kiera Gillock, Paul K. Looney** Ms. Sandra Ray Andrew Carr, Nancy May, Harley Sabbagh SSCC Ambassadors, Camille Mendle Dr. Michelle Bachelor Robinson Theatre 113 & 114 students Playbill Editor/Advertising Manager Joanne Miles* Ms. Cheryl Rolf Kristy Conroy Stevenson Ron Nolen Dr. & Mrs. Norman Singer House Managers Terry Olivet Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Townsend Graphic Designer Toya Carter, Sara-Margaret Cates, Dorothy Pieroni Dr. Harriet Cabell Walker Dennis Harkey Carol DeVelice Sandra Ray Mr. John D. Wise, Jr. Official Photographer Rick Rogers Porfirio Solorzano Jenny Ryan Artistic Director Emeritus Terry Simpson Paul K. Looney Ray Taylor Kip Tyner Sammy Watson Trevia Wilkerson

* Ex Officio ** Emeritus

1212TheatreTheatre Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa 2015–2016 Season: Making Fun! 13 About the Company Calvin James Bryan (Ensemble) Gold, Old West Melodrama, Spring, Cast is a super senior studying Computer TX), and “Tuck’s Shadow” (Tuck Ev- works from art songs to musical the- Science at UA. Past performances in erlasting, South Carolina Children’s Justin Barnett (Kevin, Churchill, atre. He’s also in The Shelton Sing- Tuscaloosa include “Tom Wingfield” Theatre, Greenville). Ensemble) holds a B.A. in Com- ers, where he is a bass II. Da’Vontay (The Glass Menagerie, Theatre Tusca- Margaret Carr (Usherette, En- munications from UA. Past Theatre was part of the musical production loosa), “Kristoff” (Frozen, The Dance semble) attends Central High’s In- Tuscaloosa credits include “William Brigadoon and is honored to be in this Initiative), “Rapunzel’s Prince” (Into ternational Baccalaureate program. Barfee” (Spelling Bee) and “Mordcha” production. the Woods, The Actors Charitable Past credits with Theatre Tuscaloosa (Fiddler on the Roof). With the West- Sarah Kathryn Bonds (Ensemble) Theater), and “Jesus” (Godspell, Col- include “Child” (Inside the Tornado), side Theatre in Vicksburg, MS, Justin received a B.A. in lege of Engineering Does Amateur “News Boy” (Gypsy); UA Theatre, played “Tom Collins” (Rent), “Mar- and is working towards her M.A. in Radical Theater). “Young Kim” (Showboat); Tuscaloosa cellus Washburn” (The Music Man), Higher Education Administration at Justin Bryan (Ensemble) is a sopho- Children’s Theatre Wizard of Oz, Ju- and “Renfield” (Dracula). Justin UA. Some of her past credits include more studying Computer Science at nie B. Jones, and Annie; The ACT, thanks Theatre Tuscaloosa for gra- “Heather” (Hands on a Hardbody) UA. Justin is excited for his debut “Chorus” (Aladdin). Margaret thanks ciously welcoming him back home. at Theatre Tuscaloosa, “Ensemble” performance at Theatre Tuscaloosa. her family for their support! Da’Vontay J. Brown (O’Houllihan, () at UA, and “Sarah” Past roles include “General Schmitz” Colton Crowe (Donald Dinsmore, Ensemble) is a music major at Shel- (Alabama Jubilee) at UA’s Summer- (Seussical the Musical, Applause The- Ensemble) is a Journalism major and ton State. He’s performed many tide Theatre. atre, Spring, TX), “Dudley” (Fool’s Public Relations minor at the Uni-

14 Theatre Tuscaloosa 2015–2016 Season: Making Fun! 15 versity of Montevallo. Past credits ated from Thompson High School Glen Johnson (Jason Green, Stalin, her amazing family and friends. include “Joey Primo” (Rock of Ages), (THS) and will major in Dance at Sergeant, Bailiff, Ensemble) is delight- Kelsey H. Killgore (Usherette, “Tinman” (Wizard of Oz), and “Men- Loyola University Chicago. Alex- ed to be appearing again in the Bean- Ensemble) is currently pursuing del” (Fiddler on the Roof). Colton is andra was “Esperella” (Once Upon Brown Theatre with Theatre Tus- her B.S.W. from The University of thrilled to be among such an amazing a Pandora’s Box) and choreogra- caloosa. Past performances include Alabama. Past Theatre Tuscaloosa cast and thanks his family and friends pher (Legally Blonde, Into the Woods, “Lazar Wolf” (Fiddler on the Roof) and credits include “Penelope” (Bye Bye for all of their love and support. THS theatre, Alabaster). Alexan- more recently, as “Oberon” (A Mid- Birdie). She is also the drama director Dylan G. Davis (Franz Liebkind) dra thanks her family and friends for summer Night’s Dream) with The Ac- at Holy Spirit Catholic School. She is a sophomore studying at UA as their support. tor’s Charitable Theatre at the Bama thanks her husband, Drew, for all his a Musical Theatre major. He has Rebecca E. Dover (Ensemble) is Theater. love and support. been seen as “The Hermit” in Young receiving an Associates in Arts at Casey Kauffman (Ensemble) pro- Patrick McCaffrey (Ensemble) is Frankenstein at UA and “Donkey” in SSCC and plans to transfer to Troy duces community theatre and has a celebrating his third semester with Shrek: The Musical at Grissom The- University to receive a major in Busi- B.A. in Acting and Directing from SSCC (as a member of Phi Theta atre in Huntsville, AL. He thanks ness and a minor in Dance. Past roles JSU. Favorite roles include “Miran- Kappa) and is now performing his the production staff for a wonderful include Northside High School per- da” (Sleeping Beauty National Tour), second play with Theatre Tuscalo- show! formances. Rebecca thanks her fam- “Fraulein Kost” (Cabaret), “Metlock” osa. Previous credits include “Mac- Alexandra Ditoro (Ensemble), a ily and friends for their encourage- (The Secret Garden) NY, and “Bon- Gregor,” “Sword Dancer,” and “Tom dancer for 15 years, recently gradu- ment. nie” (Anything Goes). Casey thanks the Bartender” (Brigadoon). Patrick

16 Theatre Tuscaloosa 2015–2016 Season: Making Fun! 17 thanks his family, friends, and instruc- eryday starring roles are House Man- Andrew Smith (Ticket Taker, FDR, joying sharing the stage with her hus- tors for all their help and support. ager (Tuscaloosa Amphitheater), Prison Guard, Ensemble) is a local band, Andrew. Emily McGuire (Ensemble) will be Gourmet Basket Babe (Pat’s Flo- lawyer with a B.A. and J.D. from Brody Southern (Jack Lapidus, a senior at Northridge High School rist), Nanny to the Stars (Ryley and UA. He has been involved with lo- Ensemble) will be entering the 11th this fall. She is glad to be back on the Brooks Gray), and Krewe Member cal theatre for 35 years with Theatre grade at Victory Christian this fall. Theatre Tuscaloosa stage. She was (Mystic Krewe of the Druids). Tuscaloosa, The ACT, and TCT. He He also plans to attend UA Early most recently seen as “Beth” (Little Charles Prosser (Max Bialystock) is thrilled to be back on stage with his College. Past credits include “Rod- Women). Other roles include “Tam- celebrates his 25th anniversary with wife, Helen, and they both appreci- dy Thorns” (Nuncrackers), “Yussel” my” (Hairspray) and “Colin” (The Theatre Tuscaloosa which began ate the patience of their children. (Fiddler on the Roof), “Moonshine” Secret Garden). She also participates with Oliver! in 1991. Charles earned Helen Smith (Ensemble) holds a (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), and in her school drama program. a B.S. and M.A. in Secondary Educa- B.S. in Computer Science from UA “Charlie” (Willy Wonka). Brody McKay Medders (Ensemble) is tion from UA. Charles retired from and M.S. in Environmental Man- thanks his family and friends for be- thrilled to be back on stage with teaching in 2010 and is currently a agement from Samford. This is her ing so supportive. Theatre Tuscaloosa after last sum- computer technician with the Tusca- first show with Theatre Tuscaloosa. Logan Spradley (Scott, Ensemble) mer’s wonderful production of Fiddler loosa County Schools. Recent roles With The ACT, Helen played “Ms. is currently a nursing student at Shel- on the Roof (Shprintze). Other recent include “Edna” in Hairspray and “Te- Smyth” (Mary Poppins), “Nurse” (A ton State Community College. Past credits include “Fiona” (Shrek, The vye” in Fiddler on the Roof. Christmas Story), and was in the En- Theatre Tuscaloosa credits include Musical) with Hillcrest High School Jenny Ryan (Lick Me Bite Me, En- semble for Les Misèrables. She is en- “Skip Snip” (Little Shop of Horrors), and “Chimney Sweep” (Mary Pop- semble) holds a B.A. in Theatre and pins, The Musical) with The Actor’s a J.D. from UA. Jenny’s most recent Charitable Theatre. She thanks her Theatre Tuscaloosa credits include family and friends for all their sup- “Stage Manager” (Nunsense), “Cindy port! Barnes” (Hands on a Hardbody), and Kim C. Palm (Hold-Me Touch-Me, “Ensemble” (Hairspray). “Don’t for- Ensemble) is so happy to be back get to renew your subscriptions for with Theatre Tuscaloosa for one of next season!” her favorite musicals! Past credits Brodrick Santeze Ryans (Carmen include “Mrs. Merkle” (Bye, Bye Ghia, Ensemble) is a Tuscaloosa na- Birdie), “Ensemble” (Hairspray), and tive and alumni from The Univer- “Shandel” (Fiddler on the Roof). She’s sity of Mobile. He recently returned beyond grateful for her supportive to the Bean-Brown Stage during the sons and her amazing Theatre Tusca- Christmas production of Nuncrack- loosa family. ers. Some of his past theatre credits Jill Price Parsons (Kiss-Me Feel- include The Wiz (Red Mountain Me, Ensemble) holds a B.S. in the- Theatre Company), “Scrooge” in A atre from UA. Past TT credits in- 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol (Uni- clude Christmas Belles, Crimes of the versity of Mobile), “Major Metcalf” Heart, and Rumors. Her current ev- in Mousetrap (University of Mobile). 18 Theatre Tuscaloosa 2015–2016 Season: Making Fun! 19 “Sketch” (Hairspray), and “Jesus” credits include “Bob Ewell” (To Kill a John L. Walker (Leo Bloom) is a friends, and the creative team. (Hands on a Hardbody). Logan thanks Mockingbird) and “J. D. Drew” (Hands Ph.D. student at UA, holds a B.S. Lauren Wilson (Shirley, Ensem- his family for always loving and sup- on a Hardbody). Also, George played and M.S. in mathematics and is ec- ble) holds a B.A. from UA and J.D. porting his dreams. “Ebenezer Scrooge” in the most re- static to make his TT debut! He is from Cumberland. Credits include Ray Taylor (Roger De Bris) Hav- cent Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre currently an AP Mathematics teach- “Louise” (Always Patsy Cline), “Lexie ing just finished the production of production of A Christmas Carol. er, a seasoned pageant/public speak- Richards” (The Dixie Swim Club), Regrets Only, Ray is right back on the Davida Tubbs (Ensemble) attends ing adjudicator, and member of Tus- “Truvy” (Steel Magnolia’s), “Frau stage and is excited about the role of Shelton State Community College, caloosa’s MKD. John thanks his cat, Schneider” (Cabaret), and “Vera “Roger DeBris.” Past roles include where she’s perusing her Associates Athena, for her love and understand- Charles” (Mame). Lauren loves be- “Emcee” in Cabaret, “Finch” in How in Science. Davida plans to transfer ing. “Love you, Mom and Dad!” ing on stage with her daughter, Mar- to Succeed in Business…, and “Rev. to Auburn University for their Ar- Rosie Webber (Ulla) is a recent grad- garet! Oglethorpe” in Smoke on the Moun- chitecture program. She’s played the uate from Rider University where she Steven Yates (Bryan, O’Riley, En- tain. role of “Louise Mayfield” in the pro- earned a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. semble) teaches in the UA School George Thagard (Mr. Marks, Judge, duction of Nuncrackers and ensemble Favorite Rider credits include Catch of Library and Information Studies Ensemble) is a longtime supporter of roles in Brigadoon. Davida thanks her Me If You Can, All Shook Up, The and serves as president-elect of the Theatre Tuscaloosa and is currently family for their support in her stage Full Monty, and Cole. Rosie is thrilled American Association of School serving on the organization’s Board appearances. to be returning to Tuscaloosa for The Librarians. Past TT credits include of Directors. Past Theatre Tuscaloosa Producers. She thanks her family, “Reuben” (Joseph and the Amazing

20 Theatre Tuscaloosa 2015–2016 Season: Making Fun! 21 Technicolor Dreamcoat) and “Jake sist upon a career in the arts. Ashlyn Lambert (Stage Manager), UA. While at NYU Laurel was Laurents” (It’s a Wonderful Life: A Wheeler Kincaid (Scenic Design a dance instructor at MJ’s Academy a member of the Second Avenue Live Radio Play). and Technical Director) is thrilled of Dance, is delighted to be back at Dance Company. She is currently to be in his sixth season back with Theatre Tuscaloosa for an exciting the Adjunct Dance Instructor at The Production Team Theatre Tuscaloosa as technical summer musical. Some past stage Shelton State. director after working in NYC as management credits include The Jeanette Waterman (Costume Erin Hisey (Lighting Design) is a a designer and production manag- Glass Menagerie and Fiddler on the Design) walked into Theatre Tus- lighting designer working through- er in venues such as Classic Stage Roof. Other credits include The Wiz- caloosa over 15 years ago and nev- out the Southeast as well as being Company, Theatre Row Studios, 59 ard of Oz (choreographer) and My er left. She is a native of Mobile the Technical Director at the Uni- East 59 Theatres, New 42nd Street Son Pinocchio, Jr. (choreographer). who studied clothing and textile versity of West Alabama. Recent Studios, Minetta Lane Theatre, Leslie Poss (Music Director) For design at The University of Ala- designs for Theatre Tuscaloosa in- and The New York Musical The- fourteen seasons, Leslie has served bama. Jeanette still can’t believe clude Bear Country, The Drowsy atre Festival. Recent lighting and as Theatre Tuscaloosa’s resident that she is lucky enough to get Chaperone, Sylvia, Smoke on the scenic designs for the Bean-Brown Music Director. When not at the paid for playing dress up. Mountain, Bye Bye Birdie, Hair- stage include Wit, Hairspray, God- Bean-Brown Theatre, Leslie teaches spray, and Fiddler on the Roof. Erin spell, Gypsy, Noises Off, Driving at Shelton State, is musical director Theatre Tuscaloosa Staff thanks her family for their contin- Miss Daisy, and Doubt: A Parable. at University Presbyterian Church, ued support as she continues to in- and conducts the Prentice Concert Drew Baker (Ticket Office Staff) Chorale. is a lifelong resident of Tusca- Steve Ray (Director) is the The- loosa. She received an M.F.A. in atre Chair at UT-Chattanooga. theatre from UA and a J.D. from As a Tuscaloosa native, one of The University of Alabama School his earliest roles was as “Lt. Buzz of Law. Drew has served as Artistic Adams” in Theatre Tuscaloosa’s Director of Tuscaloosa Children’s South Pacific. He has directed, de- Theatre since 2009. Favorite roles signed, or acted for the Oklahoma include “Vivian” (Wit), “Daisy” Shakespearean Festival, Birming- (Driving Miss Daisy), “Charlotte” ham Children’s Theatre, Wycliffe (A Little Night Music), “Amanda” Drama Australia, the Chattanooga (The Glass Menagerie), and “Miss Theatre Centre, UT-Chattanooga, Malaprop” (The Rivals). Thanks to and UA, where he received his Don, Clifton, Amanda, and Will M.F.A. in Directing in 2005. for their support. Laurel Walker (Choreogra- Kiera Gillock (Ticket Office Staff) pher), a native of Western NC, received her Bachelor’s in Theatre at holds an M.F.A. from New York McDaniel College. She has worked University’s Tisch School of the with Theatre Tuscaloosa for two years Arts and a B.A. in dance perfor- and looks forward to many more pro- mance and choreography from ductions here. Kiera thanks her won- 22 Theatre Tuscaloosa 2015–2016 Season: Making Fun! 23 derful family for their continued sup- Nancy May (Bookkeeper) has been David Skelton (Production Fore- 2005, when he left the newspaper port and Theatre Tuscaloosa for their Theatre Tuscaloosa’s bookkeeper man) is formerly an agriscience to set up his own freelance pho- dedication and inspiration to the arts. since October 2008. In her spare teacher with areas taught includ- tography business, f8 Productions. Dennis Harkey (Graphic Designer), time, Nancy enjoys cooking, ing construction, forestry, urban Most recently, Porfirio joined the owner of D. Harkey Design, has church work, playing dominoes forestry, horticulture production, Shelton State as the college’s of- served on Theatre Tuscaloosa’s Board with friends, and spending time welding, aquaculture, small en- ficial photographer. Porfirio’s pas- of Directors and is currently serving with her family. She is excited to gines, and business. He has taught sion for theatre and dance is read- as Board President. He has designed be a part of the Theatre Tuscaloosa at Parrish High School, Gene- ily apparent in his photographs. the show graphics, posters, cards, ads, family! va City High School, and Hale Kristy Conroy Stevenson and billboards for many years. Dennis Adam M. Miller (Managing Di- County High School. Hobbies (Playbill Editor/Advertising is married to Trish Harkey. rector) oversees the business oper- include Tuscaloosa Sailing Club Manager) was welcomed into Paul K. Looney (Artistic Direc- ations of Theatre Tuscaloosa. He and black smithing. the Theatre Tuscaloosa family in tor Emeritus), after 25 years at has an M.F.A. in Theatre Manage- Porfirio Solorzano (Official 2004 and was awarded the “Jake the helm of Theatre Tuscaloosa, ment/Arts Administration from Photographer), a Nicaraguan na- Leigerber Volunteer of the Year” is currently the Executive Pro- UA. Adam has appeared on stage tive, began his career in photojour- award that same year. A graduate ducer of the Alabama Stage and at Theatre Tuscaloosa in the roles nalism in 1991 (New York Times of UA, Kristy prefers to stay be- Screen Hall of Fame. He is widely of “Venticelli #1” (Amadeus) and Company). He worked at The Tus- hind the scenes designing and pro- recognized for his skills as a di- “Ben Hecht” (Moonlight & Mag- caloosa News from 1994 through ducing the playbills. She is married rector, designer, and performer. nolias). He also directed The Dixie Paul’s work has been seen on the Swim Club and Tuscaloosa Chil- stages of UAB Town & Gown dren Theatre’s My Son Pinocchio, Theatre, Summerfest, The Uni- Jr. Adam thanks his wife, Paige, versity of Alabama, Asolo The- and his sons, Kai and Quinn, for atre, Jasmine Hill Theatre, Jenny their love and support. Wiley Summer Music Theatre, Harley Sabbagh (Ticket Office and Alabama Shakespeare Festi- Staff) Thanks to having family val. In October 2008, he directed who are Shelton State employees, , Patrick Cassidy, and Harley has attended many The- Miss America 2007 in a concert atre Tuscaloosa productions and version of Carousel in Oklahoma has always enjoyed live theatre. City. He has received numerous While she doesn’t think she was Druid Arts Awards and the pres- blessed with a talent for acting, tigious Governor’s Arts Award. she appreciates the opportunity Since retirement, he has renewed Theatre Tuscaloosa has given her his love of painting. His work can to be involved. “I love working be viewed on his website: www. in such an exciting environment, paullooney.com. and I am honored to be a part of the Theatre Tuscaloosa family.” 2424 TheatreTheatre TuscaloosaTuscaloosa 2015–2016 Season: Making Fun! 25 to Cory Stevenson and they have a beautiful daughter. Tina F. Turley (Executive Pro- ducer) has been executive produc- er since 2006. Turley has a diverse background in the arts. She has served on the faculty of Mountain View College in Dallas, Stillman, Shelton State, and UA. Turley has directed many shows in various parts of the country. Her recent Contact Information directing credits for Theatre Tus- Theatre Tuscaloosa caloosa include Hands on a Hard- 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Box 135 body, Little Women, Little Shop of Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405 Horrors, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Smoke Ticket Office: 205.391.2277 on the Mountain, Doubt, The Sound Fax: 205.391.2329 of Music, among others. “Thank [email protected] you Steve Ray for rescuing me!” theatretusc.com

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