Jones Hall for the Performing Arts December 26 & 27

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts December 26 & 27 Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage Executive Tour Producers S2BN ENTERTAINMENT & RIGHT ANGLE ENTERTAINMENT PREMIERE PRODUCERS LLC Stage Adaptation by Arrangements by Orchestrations by ROBERT PENOLA TIMOTHY SPLAIN WILLIAM C. WHITE Music/Lyrics by JOHNNY MARKS “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” animated television special adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks. with TREVIN GOIN BELLA HICKS ERICH SCHROEDER CHRISTOPHER JEWELL VALENTIN BRIDGETTE BELLING TIMOTHY JOSHUA HEARL EVAN BORBOA SAMI NYE DEANNA ANTHONY TROY PETERSON MAX BAEZA and HANA BIBLE CRISTYN DANG RYAN DERVIN JILLIAN DIERKING CAITLYN FAUCHER PARKER GRIFFIN CHARLES PLATT BRANCE WILLIAM SOUZA JEREMIAH YBARRA

Costumes and Puppets by Projection Design by Lighting Design by HARDRIVE PRODUCTIONS INFANTE MEDIA JEAN-YVES TESSIER Sound Design by Wig Design by Flying Effects by JULIE FERRIN ANTHONY GAGLIARDI ZFX INC. Production Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Makeup Design CHELSEA MUNDY DAPHNE HINTON KATIE McCOY Tour Marketing and Press Exclusive Tour Direction Casting Director Music Supervisor YARNI YAVITZ MARKETING TRACEY McFARLAND LINDSAY BROOKS DAVID LAMOUREUX TELLEM GRODY BROADWAY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS BEYOND THEATRICALS Assistant Choreographer Associate Director/Choreographer General Manager CEDRIC DODD GRETCHEN DAWSON McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT

Directed and Choreographed by DANA SOLIMANDO

rudolphthemusical.com Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and related elements © and TM under license to Character Arts, LLC. All rights reserved. 2 CAST (in order of appearance) Sam the Snowman...... TREVIN GOIN Mrs. Claus...... DEANNA ANTHONY Santa Claus...... ERICH SCHROEDER Donner...... EVAN BORBOA Mrs. Donner...... SAMI NYE Rudolph...... BELLA HICKS Boss Elf...... TROY PETERSON Hermey...... CHRISTOPHER JEWELL VALENTIN Elves...... CRISTYN DANG, RYAN DERVIN, JILLIAN DIERKING, CAITLYN FAUCHER, CHARLES PLATT, BRANCE WILLIAM SOUZA Fireball...... MAX BAEZA Coach Comet...... TIMOTHY JOSHUA HEARL Yearlings...... RYAN DERVIN, JILLIAN DIERKING, CAITLYN FAUCHER, CHARLES PLATT, BRANCE WILLIAM SOUZA Clarice...... BRIDGETTE BELLING Yukon Cornelius...... TIMOTHY JOSHUA HEARL Puppeteers...... MAX BAEZA, CRISTYN DANG, RYAN DERVIN, JILLIAN DIERKING, CAITLYN FAUCHER, SAMI NYE, CHARLES PLATT, TROY PETERSON, BRANCE WILLIAN SOUZA Bumble...... JEREMIAH YBARRA King Moonracer...... EVAN BORBOA

UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance for Sam—ERICH SCHROEDER for Rudolph—MAX BAEZA for Santa—EVAN BORBOA for Hermey—MAX BAEZA, PARKER GRIFFIN for Clarice—SAMI NYE for Yukon/Coach—EVAN BORBOA for Donner—PARKER GRIFFIN for Mrs. Donner/Dolly—HANA BIBLE for Mrs. Claus—SAMI NYE for Fireball—PARKER GRIFFIN for Elves—PARKER GRIFFIN, HANA BIBLE

ON STAGE SWING PARKER GRIFFIN

OFFSTAGE SWING/DANCE CAPTAIN HANA BIBLE

The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited.

3 MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT I Overture...... Orchestra “A Holly Jolly Christmas”...... Sam, Chorus “Jingle, Jingle, Jingle”...... Santa Claus and Donner “We Are Santa’s Elves” (Instrumental)/ “When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter”...... Elves “We’re a Couple of Misfits” (Intro)...... Hermey “Jingle, Jingle, Jingle” (Reprise)...... Young Reindeer “There’s Always Tomorrow”...... Clarice, Chorus “We’re a Couple of Misfits” (Continued)...... Rudolph “We Are Santa’s Elves”...... Santa’s Elves “We’re a Couple of Misfits”...... Hermey and Rudolph “Fame and Fortune”...... Yukon Cornelius, Hermey and Rudolph

ACT II Entr’acte...... Orchestra “Silver and Gold”...... Sam “The Most Wonderful Day of the Year (The Island of Misfit Toys)”...... The Misfit Toys “There’s Always Tomorrow” (Reprise)...... Rudolph “The Snowstorm”...... Orchestra, Chorus “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”...... Santa’s Elves “We Are Santa’s Elves” (Reprise)...... Santa’s Elves “A Holly Jolly Christmas” (Audience Participation)...... Sam “A Merry, Merry Christmas”...... Rudolph and Misfits “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”...... All

*Orchestra tracks produced and recorded by David Lamoureux and Los Angeles Musicians Collective

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TREVIN BELLA ERICH CHRISTOPHER BRIDGETTE GOIN HICKS SCHROEDER JEWELL VALENTIN BELLING

TIMOTHY JOSHUA EVAN SAMI DEANNA TROY HEARL BORBOA NYE ANTHONY PETERSON

MAX CHARLES CRISTYN RYAN CAITLYN BAEZA PLATT DANG DERVIN FAUCHER

BRANCE WILLIAM JILLIAN PARKER HANA JEREMIAH SOUZA DIERKING GRIFFIN BIBLE YBARRA

5 WHO’S WHO in the CAST TREVIN GOIN (Sam the Snowman) is thrilled and fiancé for their prayers and endless support and to be returning to Christmastown this holiday the Lord for making her dreams come true. season. Credits include: The Producers (Franz Liebkind), Into the Woods (The Baker), Guys and TIMOTHY JOSHUA HEARL (Yukon Cornelius/ Dolls (Nicely Nicely Johnson), and UMPO’s The Coach Comet). This is Tim’s third season tour- Big Lebowski (Donny). Originally from University ing as Yukon and he could not be happier for the Place, Wash., Trevin’s passion for performing is opportunity to bring his favorite prospector to matched only by his enthusiasm for soul music and life. Other recent shows and national tours: Grey his love of spaghetti and meatballs. Thanks to his Gardens (Joe/Jerry), Les Misérables (Feuilly), family and friends for their endless love and sup- Sophie B. Hawkins’ Room 105 (Seth), 42nd Street port. @gointrevin. (Pat Denning), Damn Yankees (Vernon), Mary Poppins (Park Keeper), The Full Monty (Malcolm) BELLA HICKS (Rudolph) is honored to be mak- and Rent (The Man). TV/film: “Keeping Up with ing her Rudolph debut! Some of her favorites the Kardashians,” “Grease: You’re the One That include: Beehive 30th Anniversary Tour (Janis I Want,” Disney’s Inside Out, Socket, and The Joplin), The Mollyhouse (Finnick) and American Cinderella Effect. He spent many years with the Idiot (McCoy/Rigby). Bella has recorded with Walt Disney Company performing in Disney parks LeAnn Rimes, Josh Groban and Lionel Ritchie worldwide and currently brings kids stories to life with David Foster productions, and you can catch at schools across the country with The Imagination her singing with the band jackbenny. Bella sends Machine. her gratitude to ATB and the Rudolph production team for the opportunity, Mama, Papa, Jules, Benji, EVAN BORBOA (Donner/King Moonracer). This Ky, and her dog, Ted E. Bear. IG: @bellahicks. is Evan’s first time on the Rudolph national tour and it’s been such a blast! A California native and ERICH SCHROEDER (Santa Claus) is very recent B.F.A. graduate from CSU Fullerton’s musi- happy to be returning to the North Pole! His previ- cal theater program, he loves all mediums of art and ous credits include Once (3D Theatricals), Follies performance. Some of his favorite credits include (Musical Theatre West), Monty Python’s Spamalot the titular character in Anne Washburn’s Mr. Burns (3D Theatricals) and The Spitfire Grill (Garry and Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid. Evan wants Marshall Theatre). Erich is also an audio engi- to give a “Big Thanks” to Anthony Boyer and the neer/designer, having worked in the greater SoCal team at DDO for all the help and support! Follow region on countless productions over the last 10 him on Twitter @evancanttweet and Instagram @ years. He would like to thank Natalie Rose and his evancanttakepictures to stay updated! friends and family for all their support. “Enjoy the show and Happy Holidays!” SAMI NYE (Mrs. Donner/Dolly) is thrilled to be part of this production! A San Diego native, CHRISTOPHER JEWELL VALENTIN Sami was bit by the acting bug at age seven and (Hermey), originally from Greenville, S.C., is hasn’t stopped since. Since graduating from excited to bring this lovable claymation character to the USC School of Dramatic Arts, Sami has life! After graduating from the AMDA college con- played Miss Sandra (All Shook Up) at San Diego servatory, he has performed in many theatrical pro- Musical Theatre, Jane Porter (Tarzan), Miss ductions, including The Producers at Celebration Dorothy (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and Brenda Theatre as Leo Bloom; in Reno, Nev. with Plan B (Hairspray) at Performance Riverside, Glinda Entertainment; and the Southern California tour of (The Wizard of Oz) at Candlelight Pavilion, per- Charlottes Web as Templeton the Rat. He also has formed at Disneyland with the vintage group The been making nonstop efforts toward making others Sweethearts, lent her voice to a variety of charac- laugh, whether he is writing, acting or producing. ters for the Parcast Network and performed as a He would love to thank his family for the nonstop lead vocalist aboard the Seabourn Sojourn in their love and encouragement as he pursues his dreams! celebrated show An Evening with Sir Tim Rice. Follow him at @iamjewellvalentin for more info Sami thanks her family for their endless support on upcoming projects. and God for giving her opportunities to tell beauti- ful stories! @samitaylornye. saminye.com. BRIDGETTE BELLING (Clarice) is a recent graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic DEANNA ANTHONY (Mrs. Claus) is elated to Arts in Los Angeles, Calif. This is her first profes- be here in the role of Mrs. Claus. Favorite credits sional production, and she feels so blessed to be include The Bodyguard (Nikki), Matilda (Mrs. part of this cast. She would like to thank her teach- Phelps), Mamma Mia! (Tanya), Shrek (Dragon), ers for their years of encouragement, her family Dreamgirls (Charlene), Tommy (Gypsy), Ain’t

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Misbehavin’ (Armelia), Smokey Joe’s Cafe all your love and support!” @dangitscristyn. (Brenda) and Cinderella (Stepmother). Favorite singing gigs have been with David Foster, Andrea RYAN DERVIN (Cowboy/Elf/Snowken/Yearling) Bocelli, Gladys and Merald “Bubba” Knight, was born in Leawood, Kan. He began dancing at Deena Martin, Gary U.S. Bonds and Rita Coolidge. age five, training at Pattie Beller’s Dance Studio Many thanks to God, David, Jim, The Movement and Miller Marley School of Dance. In high Talent Agency, her family and her friends for their school Ryan was introduced to musical theater love and support. Follow: FB, IG and Twitter at @ and trained with Musical Theater Kansas City. imdeannaanthony. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.F.A. in dance and then went on to dance for TROY PETERSON (Boss Elf). Midwest native Royal Caribbean. After two tours, he moved to Los Troy Peterson is a graduate of the USC School Of Angeles to continue his professional dance career. Cinematic Arts. Past roles at USC include Romeo and Juliet (The Prince), You Can’t Take It with You CAITLYN FAUCHER (Flying Elf/Snowken/ (Henderson) and Grand Hotel (Bellboy). His lat- Yearling) is excited to be back for her second year est short, Off to the Races, has entertained surely in Christmastown! She has her B.F.A. in contem- dozens at film festivals. He is excited to take flight porary musical theater and film from Studio School on his first tour with Rudolph, Santa, and the gang! LA. Not only does she love doing musicals, you “Shout out to Mom, Dad, Sarah, Angela, Grandma can also see her in various TV, film and music and Patti.” videos. Caitlyn feels honored to be among such a talented cast and thanks her family and friends for MAX BAEZA (Fireball) is overjoyed to be return- their endless support. “Happy holidays, everyone!” ing to Christmastown for the fifth time, as this story holds a special place in his heart. National: BRANCE WILLIAM SOUZA (Aviator/Elf/ John Darling and Peter u/s in Cathy Rigby is Snowken): is ecstatic to be joining McCoy Rigby Peter Pan (McCoy Rigby Entertainment) and Entertainment for his first holiday season. He Rudolph in Rudolph…The Musical (McCoy Rigby holds a B.F.A. in dance choreography and perfor- Entertainment). Regional: Logainne in The 25th… mance from California Institute of the Arts. Credits Spelling Bee (3-D Theatricals). Theme parks: Sal include Damn Yankees (John Todd), Add Water and Shorty in Red Car Trolley News Boys (Disney & Stir (B. Dunn Movement) Twerkout (@lalami- California Adventure). “As always, many thanks lan) and Beyond the Edge of the Frame (Sidra Bell to the cast and crew, the creative team, the Floms, restated by BodyTraffic). He’d like to thank his friends and family for continued support and spe- friends and family for their continued love and sup- cial thanks to Dana—for everything!” port.

CHARLES PLATT (Charlie in the Box/Elf/ JILLIAN DIERKING (Airplane/Elf/Snowken). Snowken/Yearling) is thrilled to be returning to Tour: Cats (Kitten Swing) Regional: Contact Christmastown with his fellow elves this year (Lady), West Side Story (Teresita), 42nd Street in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Recent (Gladys), A Christmas Carol (Ensemble). Proud works include True Confessions of the Straight Point Park University alumna. When not spread- Man (Kasper Productions), Beatniks (Hollywood ing Christmas cheer, she performs with The Honey Fringe), Peter Pan (5-Star Theatricals). A gradu- Taps…the gals with the happy feet! @honeytaps ate of UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and (Assistant Choreographer). “Much love and grati- Television’s Ray Bolger Musical Theater Program, tude to God, Andrew, family and friends! Merry Charles is dedicated to bringing joy, passion and Christmas!” @jillileee. heart to all of his creative pursuits. Charles is grate- ful to the constant support of his family, friends, PARKER GRIFFIN (Male Swing) is thrilled to be and mentors. “Happy Holidays!” IG: @thecharles- joining the cast in Christmastown this holiday sea- platt. son. Many thanks to his family, friends, professors and MTA for their love and support. Past credits CRISTYN DANG (Elephant/Elf/Snowken). include Jesus (Godspell), Frankie Epps (Parade), Native of Honolulu, Hawaii and thrilled to be per- and Joshua (American Idiot). “Enjoy the show and forming in Christmastown this holiday season! A whatever you celebrate this holiday season, may it graduate of the University of Southern California, be filled with love and joy!” @parkergriffin716. where she studied psychology and dance. Recent credits include West Side Story (USC), The Little HANA BIBLE (Female Swing), a San Francisco Mermaid, Mamma Mia! (Diamond Head Theatre) native, moved to Los Angeles to attend Cal State and The Nutcracker (Hawaii Ballet Theatre). University, LA. Throughout her dance career she “Many thanks to my family, friends, and GTA for has had the opportunity to work at Disneyland

7 WHO’S WHO in the CAST and Knott’s Berry Farm as a dancer and stunt per- Critics Circle nominations—Best Choreography), former. She has also had the chance to work on TV/ American Idiot (2016 Ovation nom.), Disney’s The film sets in commercials and short films, includ- Hunchback of Notre Dame, Rent, The Addam’s ing a featured spot in a Marvel TV show. This is Family (starring Rachael York and Bronson Hana’s third year back on tour with Rudolph! Pinchot), Billy Elliot (2015 LA Drama Critics Circle Award nomination), Ragtime (2015 Ovation Award JEREMIAH YBARRA (Bumble) works as a nom.), Parade (2103 Ovation Award nom.), Damn freelance vocalist and performer in Southern Yankees (2014 Ovation Award nom.), Hairspray, California. Holding a performance certificate from All Shook Up, Swing! (2004 and 2006 LA Stage the Young Americans College of the performing Alliance Ovation Awards—Best Choreography). arts, Jeremiah works as a teaching artist for the Miss Saigon at the Macau International Arts Festival/ Segerstrom Center of the Performing Arts, for pro- McCoy Rigby Entertainment (2012 Ovation nomi- grams such as Summer at the Center and Disney nation—Best Choreography), Jesus Christ Superstar musicals in schools, which helps bring music and national tour (NAACP Theatre Award nomination). confidence to the students who need it the most. Other Favorites: La Cage aux Folles, Hair and The He also sings with community/professional courses Wizard of Oz (Sacramento Music Circus), Little Miss around Orange County and L.A. With these choirs Scrooge (world premiere), Spring Awakening, Little he’s also worked as a performer and soloist in New Shop of Horrors, Oliver!, Buddy. Dana is also the York City at Carnegie Hall premiering works with co-writer/director/choreographer for Maestro and The Long Beach Chorale, Orange County Women’s Route 66 on Crystal Cruise Lines. Broadway per- Chorus and OCC Chamber Singers. Jeremiah has forming credits include Peter Pan (Tiger Lily—also also directed for The Young Americans and has filmed for A&E), Cats (Rumpleteazer) and Swing! traveled all over the world to Japan, U.S., Canada (West Coast and Country featured dancer). Many and Germany, where he helped integrate German thanks to Character Arts, S2BN, McCoy Rigby students and refugees by spreading the joy of music. Entertainment for this opportunity and to my family for their love and support! This one is for Hailey and BOB PENOLA (Script Adaptation) is an award- Jude Mason! danasolimando.com. winning playwright and creative writer/director based in N.Y.C. Bob has created shows that can GRETCHEN DAWSON (Associate Director/ be seen around the world on luxury cruise ships, at Choreographer). Recent behind the scenes cred- theme parks and at corporate events. For him, it’s a its include Associate Director/Choreographer for dream come true to be creatively involved in bring- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer tour (McCoy ing this classic to life on stage. Rigby Entertainment), Associate Choreographer for American Idiot (La Mirada Theatre), Assistant JONATHAN FLOM (Producing Partner) has Choreographer for Spring Awakening (La Mirada overseen the translation of the 1964 “Rudolph the Theatre). Recent performing credits include Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special into the MoHos Sketch Comedy Group starring Fred stage show Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Willard, Lynnette “Squeaky” Fromme in Assassins Musical. He has worked directly with all of the the- (Gem Theater) and Roxie Hart in Chicago (Gem ater companies and contributors who have brought Theater). Check out gretchendawson.com or IG @ their passions and great talents to the development iamgretchendawson for more info. A special thank of this touring production. you to her wife, friends, and family for their love and support. “Enjoy the show!” DANIELLE FLOM (Associate Producing Partner) has been responsible for ensuring that all CEDRIC DODD (Assistant Choreographer) of the visual elements in the production of Rudolph attended AMDA, LA where he received his B.F.A. the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical faithfully in dance theater. He recently was the Assistant capture the unique charm and the overall look and Choreographer for the HBO pilot “Untitled feel of the iconic 1964 television special, “Rudolph Showtime Lakers Project.” Other credits include: the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Apple, Lythgoe Family Panto, “American Horror Story” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” He is a fac- DANA SOLIMANDO (Director/Choreographer) ulty member at Los Angeles Ballet Academy and and her children enjoyed growing up with this iconic Santa Clarita Ballet. Cedric toured with the 2017 American classic and she is thrilled to bring it on Yukon cast of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer stage to audiences nationwide! Her most recent proj- and is thrilled to be back joining the creative team ect was choreographing the world premier of Rebel as Assistant Choreographer. He is a proud member Genius. Other credits include the critically acclaimed of Actors Equity and represented by Go 2 Talent production of Cabaret at La Mirada Theatre for the Agency. Performing Arts (2019 Ovation and LA Drama

8 WHO’S WHO in the CAST CHELSEA MUNDY (Production Stage Manager) Reiner Reading Series. Co-Director, Los Angeles is very excited to be joining this tour of Rudolph Musicians Collective. For more information, visit the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. She gradu- losangelesmusicianscollective.com. ated from California State University, Fullerton with her Bachelor’s Degree in theater arts stage JEAN-YVES TESSIER (Lighting Designer). management. Chelsea has worked with all age Selected credits include Maestro (Crystal Cruises); groups on productions in Orange County for the Ragtime, Parade, Avenue Q, Altar Boyz (3D past eight years. Most recently, Chelsea stage Theatricals); Boeing Boeing, Ring of Fire, Smokey managed The Marvelous Wonderettes at Cabrillo Joe’s Cafe, Cats (McCoy Rigby Entertainment); Playhouse and assistant stage managed Oliver Young Frankenstein, Sweeney Todd, Fiddler on and Peter Pan with McCoy Rigby Entertainment. the Roof, Hairspray, Dreamgirls (Moonlight She would like to thank her family for all of their Amphitheatre); Menopause The Musical (ToC and support through the years, especially her wonder- GFour Productions); Once Upon a Mattress, White ful fiancé, Jon, for encouraging her to go on this Christmas, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Singin’ incredible journey. in the Rain (Cabrillo Music Theatre); Sunset Boulevard, Summer of Love, Meet Me in St. Louis, DAPHNE HINTON (Assistant Stage Manager) 42nd Street, Little Shop of Horrors, The Wizard of began stage managing three years ago at Fullerton Oz, All Shook Up, The Pajama Game, Thoroughly College. She found a passion for it thanks to the Modern Millie (Musical Theatre West). professors at the school who guided her and taught her everything she knows. Her credits include stage JULIE FERRIN (Sound Designer) is honored to managing multiple shows at Fullerton College, PA be part of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The for a music video, and PA for ME3 production Musical with this amazing cast, crew and produc- company, and many others. She is very excited to tion team! She grew up loving and watching the have the opportunity to work on this production show every year with her family—it is tradition! and hopes everyone enjoys the show! Julie recently designed The Addams Family and Tarzan with 3D Theatricals, American Idiot with LINDSAY BROOKS (Casting Director). Off- DOMA Theatre Company and the world premiere Broadway: The Office! A Musical Parody, Rudolph of The Money Fi$h starring John Cox. Ms. Ferrin is the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (Madison President of Sound Advice LLC, a California-based Square Garden). National tours: Friends! The sound design, engineering and rental company. Musical Parody, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Please visit soundadvicedesigns.com for more The Musical, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, information and follow us on Facebook at Sound Greater Tuna (with Jaston Williams), Musical Advice LLC. Thank you for supporting the arts, Thrones: A Parody of Ice and Fire. Regional: and enjoy the show! Letters from a Nut, The Imagination Machine. Film: Pink Opaque. Outside of casting, Ms. INFANTE MEDIA(Projection Designer) has Brooks works in social media management and designed for broadcast television, professional special events for various companies in Southern theater, the Walt Disney Company and countless California, including McCoy Rigby Entertainment. live events and concert tours. Jonathan Infante has She also has performed as an improv comedian adapted his passion and knowledge of digital media all over the world with Disney Cruise Line and and merged it with his love and years of experi- Summit Comedy and co-hosts a web show enti- ence in live theater to create INFANTEmedia, a tled Drew & Lindsay Get Famous Friends Phone full-service production company geared to the per- Numbers. Many thanks and major love to Right forming arts. Jonathan Infante is also a producer Angle Entertainment. For Avery. IG/Twitter: and director with Southgate Productions in Orange @lindsaykbrooks. County. Most recent design credits: Disney’s When You Wish (Disney Theatricals), “General Hospital” DAVID LAMOUREAUX (Music Director) Los (ABC-TV), Big Fish (Musical Theatre West), Angeles regional premieres: Sunset Boulevard, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Avenue Q, The Wedding Singer. Other credits: (Tuacahn Center for the Performing Arts), Disney Parade, A Chorus Line, Chess, High Fidelity, Jr. Live On Stage (The Disneyland Resort), Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Into the Woods, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical Sweeney Todd, Assassins, Rent, Cats, Godspell, national tour (McCoy Rigby Entertainment), Into The Will Rogers Follies. Recording/touring: the Woods (Southgate Productions), Shrek The Yoshiki (X-Japan), Gwen Stefani, Augustana, Musical (Moonlight). Dave Eggar (Grammy nomination), Katie Costello, Lucy Schwartz, Vanessa Carlton, The ANTHONY GAGLIARDI (Wig Designer) has Damnwells. Co-Producer, Musical Theatre West’s been in the wig industry since 1968, working mostly

9 WHO’S WHO in the CAST with chemotherapy patients, those with alopecia cept of package touring in 1989, Cohl has over 40 and clients with thinning hair. However, he loves years of high-level expertise in the entertainment designing hairstyles for the theater. It brings out his industry with clients such as The Rolling Stones, creativity and provides a fresh challenge for each U2 and Pink Floyd. He was inducted into the show. Most recent productions: Sunset Boulevard, Canadian Music Hall of Fame, when he received Young Frankenstein and Beauty and the Beast. He is a Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award at the thrilled to be working with Rudolph the Red-Nosed 2002 Juno Awards. Cohl is also a recipient of the Reindeer: The Musical this holiday season. 2004 Billboard Legend of Live Award, and was inducted in Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2005. He TERRY HANRAHAN (Prop Designer). As a and his shows have won over 35 entertainment little girl, Terry had no use for dolls; she only industry awards, including a Tony, five Olivier wanted to play with the dollhouse, decorating and Awards and multiple Emmys. redecorating it and making tiny faux everything… food, toys, Christmas trees, floral arrangements RIGHT ANGLE ENTERTAINMENT and even pets. And this is how a Prop Designer is (Producer), led by founding partners Alison Spiriti made. Terry would like to thank the Rudolph pro- and Justin Sudds, specializes in the production, ducers for bringing this traditional joy to the stage, marketing, management and distribution of live and all the folks at McCoy Rigby Entertainment, branded non-traditional entertainment from the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 3-D digital, theatrical and concert worlds and beyond. Theatricals, Reprise!, The Theatre at Boston Court, RAE’s proud roster includes: Disney Dance Upon ICT and the Hollywood Bowl for letting her con- a Dream, Heather McMahan: The Farewell Tour, tinue to have such a good time playing with all the The Price is Right Live!, America’s Got Talent fun stuff. Live!, The Simon and Garfunkel Story, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical (national tour KATIE McCOY (Makeup Designer) is thrilled to and Grand Ole Opry,) Cat and Nat #MomTruths join the team for Rudolph! Recent designs for La Live, Sasha Velour’s Smoke & Mirrors, The Office: Mirada Theatre/McCoy Rigby include the world A Musical Parody (Off-Broadway and national premiere of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice a tour,) Grumpy Old Men: The Musical, Markiplier’s Musical, Rent, First Date, Mary Poppins, Carrie The You’re Welcome Tour, among many more. Visit us Musical, Billy Elliot, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, at RightAngleEntertainment.com. The 39 Steps, Life Could Be a Dream, American Idiot and, most recently, The Hunchback of Notre ELISSA E. SZIEFF (Executive Producer) has Dame. She has served as head of wigs on national had a long career in production management and tours of The Little Mermaid, Elf The Musical, financial analysis as the owner of E2 Accounting Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical and Services. She has worked with a variety of organiza- Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan. Katie’s credits as a styl- tions and tours such as Right Angle Entertainment ist include Hairspray, The Buddy Holly Story, Steel (The Simon and Garfunkel Story, The Office, Magnolias, Little Shop of Horrors and many shows Friends) McCoy Rigby Entertainment (Peter Pan, at The Sacramento Music Circus. Katie has also Little Mermaid, Miss Saigon, La Mirada Theatre’s served as a styling consultant for recitals at McCoy Broadway Series), NFL Hall of Fame’s A Game Rigby Conservatory of the Arts and for NBC Sports. for Life exhibit, “For the Record” series, Fremantle Currently residing in Southern California, Katie’s Media (The Price is Right Live!, America’s Got greatest joy comes in knowing that she has made an Talent Live), Lythgoe Family Productions, among impact on the quality of the show through the work many others. Elissa originally started a business she does behind the scenes. management firm for the music industry, ultimately growing her business to encompass all forms of live S2BN ENTERTAINMENT (Producer) is a diver- entertainment. sified live entertainment company that specializes in the production and promotion of live arena spec- TRACEY MCFARLAND/BROADWAY AND tacles, global concert tours, theatrical performances BEYOND THEATRICALS (Tour Direction). and touring exhibitions. Created by legendary live Tracey is a seasoned theatrical executive with two events producer Michael Cohl, the company’s successful decades of touring industry experience. recent productions include Bat Out of Hell: The As founder of InHouse Booking, she oversaw the Musical, The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal inaugural tours of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Remains, An Evening with Oprah, Barbra Streisand, The Musical, The Hip Hop Nutcracker with MC David Gilmour, Phil Collins, Spider-Man: Turn Off Kurtis Blow, A Charlie Brown Christmas Live, the Dark, The Marvel Experience, Rock of Ages, An and Dan and Phil’s The Amazing Tour is Not on Evening with Al Pacino, A Night with Janis Joplin Fire, as well as national tours of Legally Blonde and many more. Credited with developing the con- The Musical, An American in Paris, and Matthew

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Bourne’s Cinderella and Swan Lake, to name a ing Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl, few. In 2019, InHouse Booking merged with Off- Ravinia, Wolftrap, Arena Stage, the Pasadena Broadway Touring to create Broadway and Beyond Playhouse and numerous Broadway theaters. Theatricals, a full-service entertainment company dedicated to the distribution and creation of quality DANIEL CHILEWICH (Producer/Premiere branded theatrical content for traditional and non- Producers LLC) is a music, theater and enter- traditional venues throughout North America and tainment executive and attorney in New York beyond. and New Jersey. Daniel is a founder of Premiere Producers, a theatrical production company. His McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT (Tom related production work includes the Broadway McCoy & Cathy Rigby McCoy). Celebrating its hit musical A Night With Janis Joplin, the upcom- 25th anniversary season at La Mirada Theatre for ing Barry Manilow musical Harmony, the national the Performing Arts, McCoy Rigby Entertainment tour of ‘S Wonderful – The New Gershwin (MRE) is one of the world’s premier theatri- Musical, Over the Rainbow – The Music of cal production companies. Headed by Executive Harold Arlen, a multimedia concert celebra- Producers Tom McCoy and Cathy Rigby, MRE tion, the national tour of the critically acclaimed has produced over one hundred musicals, plays Gershwin multimedia symphonic concert, Here and concerts featuring some of the biggest stars in To Stay – The Gershwin Experience, the national the industry today. In addition, MRE has launched tour of the Tony Award-winning show Blast. several Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award- nominated Broadway, international and national STAFF FOR RUDOLPH THE touring productions including: Peter Pan, Seussical RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL the Musical, and Annie Get Your Gun, all starring Cathy Rigby; Frank Wildhorn’s Jekyll & Hyde General Management MCCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT starring American Idol contender and Tony Award- Tom McCoy Ana Lara nominee Constantine Maroulis along with Grammy David Nestor Patti Jacob Lindsay Brooks Award-nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox; Sam Pietenpol, Nathan Shube Jesus Christ Superstar starring Carl Anderson and Sebastian Bach; Camelot starring Michael York Casting...... Lindsay Brooks and Lou Diamond Phillips, and Happy Days writ- Company Manager...... Justin Gauser ten by Gary Marshall and Paul Williams. Peter Production Stage Manager...... Chelsea Mundy Pan, starring Cathy Rigby, has made four stops on Assistant Stage Manager...... Daphne Hinton Broadway and received four Tony Award nomi- Road Music Supervisor...... Deanna Anthony nations including Best Revival of a Musical and Dance Captain...... Hana Bible Best Actress in a Musical. The A&E TV network Costume Coordinator...... Donna MacNaughton premiere of “Peter Pan,” starring Cathy Rigby, Production Assistant...... Danielle Airey received one Emmy Award and four Emmy Award Puppet Instructor...... Christian Anderson nominations, and MRE has recently been honored Vocal Coach...... Will Vought with the request to bring Peter Pan to Riyadh this Head Carpenter...... Zach Ortiz November 2019, distinguishing their production as Head Electrician/Video...... Andrew Rivas the first American musical ever to perform in Saudi Head Sound Engineer...... David Bartle Arabia. The country is striving to open its doors to Head Properties Master...... Jason Book the world of western arts, and MRE is privileged to Head Wigs/Makeup/Hair...... Elizabeth “EB” Bohks be leading the way in this endeavor. MRE’s other Wardrobe Supervisor...... Donna MacNaughton credits include numerous award-winning documen- Assistant Electrics/ taries and stadium events. Front Light...... Johnathon Guerrero Assistant Carpenter/Lead Flyer...... Nathan Keith TODD GERSHWIN (Producer/Premiere Assistant Sound/Assistant Flyer...... Flavio Diaz Producers LLC) specializes in producing live Assistant Props...... David Bragg events and theatrical tours, with a specialty in Music Director...... David Lamoureaux family entertainment. Gershwin has produced Legal Advisor...... Marc Stollman, Mark Waldman successful theatrical productions, concerts and Accountant ...... Elissa Szieff tours for numerous iconic brands. Current North Merchandise...... Encore Merchandising American touring projects include A Charlie Merchandise Supervisor...... Joey Boyles Brown Christmas, PBS Kids Live, Rainbow Website Designer...... Goho LLC Rangers, the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit Costumes and Puppets...... Hardrive Productions musical Million Dollar Quartet and A Night with Costume Coordinator...... Donna MacNaughton Janis Joplin. Gershwin’s projects have played at Co-Producer...... Aaron Burakoff leading venues throughout North America, includ-

11 Right Angle Entertainment...... Alison Spiriti, Justin Sudds, Jim Lanahan, John Poland, Cliff Kellas, Joseph Rosswog Original Tour Assistant Choreographer...... Estevan Valdes

CREDITS Lighting equipment provided by Pacific Coast Entertainment; sound/video equipment by Sound Advice, LLC; flying equipment by ZFX Flying Illusions; set built by Pacific Coast Entertainment. Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red- Nosed Reindeer” and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage. Script adaptation by Robert Penola. Arrangements and orchestrations by Timothy Splain. Scenic and puppet designs by Brandon Kirkham.

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” animated television special adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks, music and lyrics by Johnny Marks. All elements © and TM under license to Character Arts, LLC.

The Director/Choreographer is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union.