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CAST Jesus Christ ...... Brian Smith Judas Iscariot ...... Jeff Sanders Mary Magdalene ...... Lise Shearer Pontius Pilate ...... Isaiah Burrell Caiaphas ...... Lance Nuttman Annas ...... Ty Hendrix Peter (Simon Peter) ...... Brett Hochstetler Simon Zealotes ...... Josh Seitz King Herod ...... Kevin Hamler-Dupras Ensemble Lauren Alexander, Karl Anderson, Ian Barth, Emma Blanco, Alan Chesire, Lauren Donovan, Zoey Hock, Amanda Konstantin, Ellie Knoll, Sarah Landstrom, Emily Loberg, Jenn Meyers, Paris Rumbolz, Matt Savino, Laura Scrimenti, Claire Snyder, Emma Thurston, Lonnie Thurston

TIME AND PLACE Roman occupied Jerusalem; the last days in the life of Jesus Christ

There will be a 20-minute intermission.

Jesus Christ Superstar in rehearsal. All photos by Lonnie and Kim Thurston. PRODUCTION STAFF Director/Choreographer ...... Geri Sanders Assistant Director ...... Jodi Deming Technical Director ...... Tony Zandol Vocal Director ...... Jeff Witt Music Director ...... Jon Stuber Stage Manager ...... Jill Sorenson Dance Captain ...... Jennifer Ann Meyers Costumer ...... Mary Ann Potter Assistant Costumers ...... Shaula Coulson, Jenn Meyers Lighting Technician ...... Cole Warren Juran Sound Technicians ...... Dani Potter, Michael McIntosh Props ...... Ben Dauer, Jodi Deming, Geri Sanders Light Hang ...... Lauren Alexander, Allen Cheshire, Jody Deming, Brett Hochstetler, Geri Sanders, Jeff Sanders Set Construction ...... Pam Baldwin, Diane Clingerman, Cast and Crew Strike Crew ...... Trenten Davis, Jordan Mackor, David Mansfield, Robert Hoffman, Rob Sim Poster Design ...... Bill Helwig Program Design ...... Laurel and Hinrich Muller Photography ...... Lonnie and Kim Thurston House Manager ...... Dee Martin Board Liaison ...... Lisa Godwin Opening Night Caterers ...... Black Sheep Catering SPECIAL THANKS Jenni Bertels

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Act One Overture—Orchestra Heaven on Their Minds—Judas What’s the Buzz—Jesus, Ensemble Strange Thing Mystifying—Judas, Jesus, Ensemble Everything’s Alright—Mary, Judas, Jesus, Ensemble This Jesus Must Die—Annas, Caiaphas, Priests, Ensemble Hosanna—Ensemble, Caiaphas, Jesus Simon Zealotes/Poor Jerusalem—Simon, Jesus, Ensemble Pilate’s Dream—Pilate The Temple—Ensemble, Jesus Everything’s Alright (reprise)—Mary, Jesus I Don’t Know How to Love Him—Mary Damned for All Time/Blood Money—Judas, Annas, Caiaphas, Ensemble

4 PENTACLE THEATRE Act Two The Last Supper—Apostles, Jesus, Judas Gethsemane—Jesus The Arrest—Judas, Jesus, Peter, Ensemble, Annas, Caiaphas Peter’s Denial—Maid by the Fire, Peter, Soldier, Old Man, Mary Pilate and Christ—Pilate, Caiaphas, Jesus, Ensemble King Herod’s Song—King Herod, Dancers Could We Start Again Please?—Mary, Peter Judas’ Death—Judas, Annas, Caiaphas, Ensemble Trial Before Pilate (including the Thirty-Nine Lashes)— Pilate, Caiaphas, Jesus, Ensemble Superstar—Judas, Soul Sisters, Angels The Crucifixion—Jesus, Ensemble John Nineteen: Forty-One—Orchestra

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Geri Sanders works for the Department of Administra- Director tive Services and lives with her amazing Originally from Omaha, and supportive husband, Jeff. Nebraska, Geri has been involved in theater for Jodi Deming over 30 years, the last Assistant Director 17 here in Oregon. She Jodi has worked both directed Pentacle The- onstage and off during atre’s Other Desert Cities, The Nerd, and the last 10 years at Pen- The Curious Savage, and choreographed tacle Theatre—as actor, and directed The Boyfriend and My Fair stage manager, and Lady. Also for Pentacle, she choreographed assistant director. She Guys and Dolls, The Taffetas, Nunsense and appeared in Lend Me a Tenor, The Desper- Nunsense II, Mary Poppins, Urinetown, ate Hours, Moon Over Buffalo, Night Watch, 9 to 5, and Seussical. Pentacle stage cred- One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Seussi- its include Dora Lee in 9 to 5, Elvira in cal, Guys and Dolls, and The Diviners. She Blithe Spirit, Billie Dawn in Born Yester- has also performed at The Verona Studio day, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Nancy in The Open House, and Dead Man’s Cell in Oliver, Sheila in Hair, Maria in Sound Phone. Jodi appreciates her husband Jon’s of Music, Inga in Young Frankenstein, and patience and support when she is involved The Woman in Death of a Salesman. When in a production. In her “down” time, Jodi not spending her time at the theater, Geri can be found in the company of her hus- band, son Parker, and two dogs.

Jeff Witt Vocal Director This is Jeff’s 31st Pen- tacle Theatre show, where he first appeared in Cabaret 23 years ago. Most recently, he was Gomez in The Addams Family and vocal director for Urinetown. Other Pentacle credits include Young Fran- kenstein, Les Misérables, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Legally Blonde, The Secret Garden, H.M.S. Pinafore, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Rent, You Can’t Take It With You, Seussical, Guys and Dolls, Charley’s Aunt, Into the Woods, and Kiss Me, Kate. He directed Brigadoon and co-directed City of Angels. He recently appeared in Marry Me a Little at Verona Studio. Jeff is the vocal music, drama, and activities director at Central High School in Monmouth and is a past president of the Pentacle Theatre Governing Board.

SEASON 2017 Jesus Christ Superstar 7 Jon Stuber tured ensemble in Carrie, Rachel Lynde in Music Director Anne of Green Gables, and Sour Kangaroo in Jon served as music Seussical with the Young Artists Ensemble. director for Urinetown She has also been stage managing at her high and The Addams Fam- school and professionally with YA4Ever; ily, and as rehearsal her most recent show being Peter and the accompanist for Les Starcatcher. Lauren is originally from Thou- Misérables and Young sand Oaks, California. She is up in Oregon Frankenstein. During the day, Jon works (the most beautiful place in the world) to for Aldrich Advisors as well as an adjunct study history and music. She also holds a job faculty at Lewis and Clark College in the in the gift store at the Oregon Capitol build- Department of Music. As a performer, he ing and in her free time loves to read, watch has appeared with Resonance Ensemble, a lot of Netflix, and sing way too much. She Consonare Chorale, Portland Vocal Con- hopes you enjoy the show!! sort, Columbia Chorale, and the Columbia Symphony Orchestra. While completing Karl Anderson his doctoral program, Jon made his Euro- Ensemble pean debut at Truro Cathedral in Corn- Karl is excited to join wall, England. On weekends, you can find the Jesus Christ Super- him either in the garden, frying chicken, or star team to make his at the movies. debut on the Pentacle Theatre stage (really Lauren Alexander any stage for a major Ensemble production). It has always been his favor- Lauren is a California ite musical. He thanks his entire fam- transplant in her first year ily for their interest in this endeavor, but at Willamette Univer- especially his wife Kara Quello for her sity—brand new—and encouragement, support and coaching. so excited to have found Karl recently retired early from Thrivent Pentacle. Lauren has Financial and is now starting a consulting been doing community theater, school the- business, which has allowed for a lifestyle ater, and professional theater since she was change, including less business travel and little. Her most recent credits have been fea- more time for Jesus Christ Superstar!

8 PENTACLE THEATRE Ian A. Barth all of his fellow cast members for being the Ensemble amazing people they are, his director Geri This is Ian’s second Pen- for being made from pure awesome, his tacle Theatre produc- family for putting up with his late night tion after The Addams singing, and of course the audience without Family. Favorite roles whom this show wouldn’t be possible! in other venues include Marius in Les Misérables, Emma Blanco Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Ensemble Dream, Clarence in It’s A Wonderful Life: A This is Emma’s third Live Radio Play, and most recently, Romeo show at Pentacle The- in Romeo and Juliet. Ian would like to thank atre, having appeared in 9 to 5 and Urinetown. Her first theater experi- Pentacle Theatre thanks ence was Urinetown at McNary High School. Since then she has acted in nine shows at McNary, includ- ing as Wednesday in The Addams Fam- ily, Vivienne in Legally Blonde, and Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast. Emma lives in Keizer with her parents and her French bulldog Bilbo. In the summer season you for their support of our can find her working at the Enchanted For- Community Service Night. est Theme Park. She sends a massive thank you to her friends, family, and Cole.

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SEASON 2017 Jesus Christ Superstar 9 Isaiah Burrell Their new home has a large garden area, Pontius Pilate and he plans to spend a lot of time there This is Isaiah’s Pen- with his hands in the dirt this spring and tacle Theatre debut. He summer. The rest of his time, if he isn’t in a has lived in Salem his play, will probably be spent on the water, as whole life and has one he is also an avid fly fisherman. beautiful daughter and another on the way. Lauren Donovan Isaiah has been a personal trainer for the Ensemble last four years. His hobbies include singing Lauren came to Penta- (of course!), hiking, athletic activities, and cle Theatre through Jo spending time with his family. Dodge’s acting work- shop. Pentacle Theatre Alan Chesire credits include Lizzie Ensemble in The Rainmaker and This is Alan’s first Pen- Cecily in The Importance of Being Ear- tacle Theatre produc- nest. She would also like to thank Venti’s tion. He was dragged to and Guitar Center for putting up with her his first theater audition crazy rehearsal schedule. And last but not in 1973 and badgered least, she praises her friends and family for into trying out for a their unconditional love. part in a murder mystery. He got the part, much to his surprise, and then discovered Kevin that he loved the stage. Since then, he has Hamler-Dupras performed in some 40 plays and musicals, King Herod, mostly for theater groups in Central Ore- Ensemble gon. Alan has always loved to garden, and Kevin has performed for many years had a certified organic farm with Pentacle Theatre on 10 acres near Redmond. After selling since 2007, on the stage the farm, he and his wife Laura moved to in productions such as Salem last October. They have three chil- The Imaginary Invalid, You Can’t Take It dren, two daughters in Bend and a son in with You, The Wizard of Oz, HMS Pinafore, Portland. Alan is an OSU Master Gardener. and The Addams Family: The Musical; and

10 PENTACLE THEATRE in the pit for Fiddler on the Roof and Rent. RENT, Legally Blonde, The Secret Garden, He has also performed with Gallery The- A Star is Born, Les Misérables, You’re a ater in Much Ado About Nothing, You Can’t Good Man, Charlie Brown (Linus), Young Take It with You, and The Music Man. He Frankenstein (The Monster),Chicago , The works as a research analyst for the Oregon Addams Family (Fester), Urinetown (Offi- Department of Human Services and lives cer Lockstock), and 9 to 5. Brett works in in Dallas, Oregon with his beloved wife of small engine equipment sales and parts at 40 years, Libby. His daughter, Sara, and her Rickreall Farm Supply, and when he isn’t husband, Andy, also live in Dallas. working or acting, he enjoys reading and watching sports. Brett is forever grate- Ty Hendrix ful for the love and support of his fam- Annas ily, and as a follower of Jesus Christ, he is Ty has been in Pentacle very excited to be a part of this powerful Theatre productions production Pentacle gets to share with the such as Young Franken- community. stein, Urinetown, and Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike. He dabbles in improv and once had a late night radio We can show. He lives in Salem and has two Connecting younger sisters who are much more tal- Help You Connect ented than he is. During the daylight hours with your he works as a data analyst. At night he youwith your clients works on various art projects, sometimes anonymously playing songs at local open clients mics. In his free time, Ty can be found Print + Web ++Mailing Speciality wandering in one of the many nearby for- Printing – Offset and Digital ests, sitting under a waterfall, or on the beach staring longingly towards the dying Offset Web Mailing Fulfillment, sun. He is also colorblind. and and and Storage, DigitalWeb ande-Commerce Technology Inserting, Services and Printing Services Specialty Inventory Brett Hochstetler Mailing and InsertingProjects ServicesManagement Peter (Simon Peter) Brett is no stranger to Pentacle Theatre, Specialty Projects and Services where he most recently appeared in this year’s fundraiser Seussical as Horton. Other Pentacle credits include Oliver!, Fiddler on the Roof,

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SEASON 2017 Jesus Christ Superstar 11 Zoey Hock Pan, Celisse in Godspell, Dolly in Annie Get Ensemble Your Gun, and in the ensemble for Guys Zoey first performed for and Dolls. She has also participated in the Pentacle Theatre in Mary Live Enlightened camps the previous two Poppins. At South Salem summers. Ellie currently attends Cheme- High School she was in keta Community College and works at A Christmas Carol, and Michael Rice CPA and Enlightened Theat- at Children’s Educational rics as the front of house coordinator. Theatre in Honk! Jr! and You WILL Be My Friend! She lives in Salem with her mother, Amanda elder sister, brother, and twin sister. Zoey Konstantin volunteers at a charity, the Dreaming Zebra Ensemble Foundation and goes to school at the Jane Amanda is thrilled to Goodall Environmental Middle School, a be back at Pentacle The- charter school. Her hobbies include soc- atre in one of her dream cer, flute, making animations, and being ensemble casts! Her involved in acting and theater. previous Pentacle expe- rience includes last season’s production of Ellie Knoll Urinetown. Amanda holds a B.A. in Theatre Ensemble from Western Oregon University. At WOU This is Ellie’s first Pen- she was able to appear in many productions, tacle Theatre show. She including Deathtrap, Romeo and Juliet, and graduated from West Spring Awakening. In between theatrical Salem High School projects and honing her abilities as an actor in 2016, where she and artist, Amanda gains satisfaction in life appeared as Desdemona by cultivating relationships, drinking coffee, in Othello, Coburn in Out of The Frying learning new skills, reading good books,

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12 PENTACLE THEATRE and solving the occasional riddle. Amanda would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support!

Sarah Landstrom Ensemble A recent transplant to Oregon, this is Sarah’s first show with Pentacle Theatre. She is a gradu- ate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC, and also has degrees in math and physics. Since moving to Salem, she sang for various roles in a table read of Poe!, an original musical, and played a lounge Dream (Helena), Crumbs From the Table singer in Aumsville Community Theater’s of Joy (Gerte), Crimes of the Heart (Chick). New Year’s murder mystery. Sarah is also Sarah is also an artist, model, photographer, the founder of Salem Shakes, bringing and crazy cat lady. Much love to Llama and Shakespeare in the Park to Salem this sum- Papa for always being there. mer. Previous roles include Julius Caesar (Julius Caesar), Arsenic and Old Lace (Aunt Emily Loberg Abby), Private Lives (Sybil Chase), Noises Ensemble Off (Belinda Blair), A Midsummer Nights At Pentacle Theatre, Emily appeared in Uri- netown, Dorian—the Remarkable Mister Gray, and Gypsy (Toreador- able). On other stages she was seen in Dead Man’s Cell Phone (The Verona Studio), Cabaret (Macalester Col- lege), and various productions at North Salem High School. Emily is a bicycle tour leader for Adventure Cycling Association and a mechanic at South Salem Cycleworks. When not doing theater, she enjoys reading, playing card games, learning languages, and traveling. Wine Tasting Room Open Daily 11 AM – 5 PM Salsa Lessons

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SEASON 2017 Jesus Christ Superstar 13 Jennifer Ann performance to his mom Kathy, who has Meyers always supported and nurtured his creative Jesus’ Mother, projects. Ensemble Paris Rumbolz Jennifer’s Pentacle The- atre credits include Ensemble Oliver, The Nerd, Mary Paris is making her Poppins, 9 to 5, and Pentacle Theatre debut. Seussical. She is lives in Salem and is a At West Salem High teacher for the Salem-Keizer School Dis- School, she played trict. “I want to thank my parents. I would Annie in Annie Get Your also like to thank Geri for the amazing Gun, Wormtrox Alpha theater opportunities. It is always a fun in Big Trouble in Little Hand (a student adventure.” written production), Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Frenchie in Grease, and Grandma Lance Nuttman Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof. She has also Caiaphas been involved with the technical theater Lance was last seen on department for Arsenic and Old Lace, Much the Pentacle Theatre Ado About Nothing, The Foreigner, and stage as Stanley Kow- Almost Maine. She is a NATS (National alski in A Streetcar Association of Teacher of Singing) winner, Named Desire. He also and attended Nationals for NATS in Chi- appeared as Roger in cago of 2015. Paris is a waitress at Gerry Rent and Motel the Tailor in Fiddler on Frank’s Konditorei and a full time student at the Roof. Lance played Lee in The Verona Chemeketa Community College. She enjoys Studio’s production of True West, and has strawberry milkshakes, antique shopping, performed at McMinnville’s Gallery The- sunflowers, and dogs. ater in The Producers (Max), Oklahoma! (Curly), The God Game (Tom), Little Shop Jeff Sanders of Horrors (Orin Scrivello DDS, et al.), Cat Judas Iscariot on a Hot Tin Roof (Brick), Into the Woods Jeff is honored to be (The Baker), and several other shows and a Lifetime Member fund-raisers. He will be DJ’ing the upcom- of Pentacle Theatre, ing 70’s Adult Prom at Gallery in May. As a where he began work- young boy, Lance saw Jesus Christ Super- ing in the box office at star at a local community theater and fell the age of 15. He has in love with the stage. He dedicates his appeared on the Pentacle stage in Vanya

14 PENTACLE THEATRE and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Of Mice Laura Scrimenti and Men, My Fair Lady, The Price, The Ensemble Importance of Being Earnest, God of Car- Laura is new to Pen- nage, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Romeo tacle Theatre. She has and Juliet, The Immigrant, and many oth- been performing for 15 ers. Jeff directed Macbeth, Twelfth Night, years in various per- Death of a Salesman, All My Sons, The forming arts capacities. Imaginary Invalid, Steel Magnolias, The Her most recent shows Sound of Music, and more, all at Pentacle include Yenchna in Fools, Mother in the Theatre. He directed Danny and the Deep opera Amahl and the Night Visitors, and Blue Sea for the Verona Studio’s 2016 sea- Mama Mae Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie. son. In 2013, he appeared in Gallery The- Laura is 18 and is finishing up her senior atre’s production of Born Yesterday. At year of high school at Blanchet Catholic the Elsinore, Jeff has played Hamlet and School. Her favorite things to do—aside directed Macbeth. He has appeared at the from performing—are playing basketball, Grand Theatre in Bent and in All in the swimming, reading, and writing. Timing at several area venues. Jeff is fortu- nate to be able to share his love of theater with his wonderful son, Michael, and his beautiful wife, Geri!

Matt Savino Ensemble This is Matt’s first show with Pentacle Theatre. On other stages he has been seen in Uh Oh, Here’s Comes Christmas (Aumsville Community Theater) and Doric Wilson’s Street Theater (Oregon State University Theater). He works at Norpac Foods as a quality control supervisor. Matt enjoys writing and creat- ing music with his bass guitar and keys. He lives in South Salem and loves to go on a good hike and camping whenever he can, especially on the coast.

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SEASON 2017 Jesus Christ Superstar 15 Joshua Seitz She loves to sing and has sung with the Simon Zealotes Willamette Girl Choir and Salem Commu- Joshua has enjoyed Pen- nity Chorus. Lise currently sings with the tacle Threatre musicals Jensen Academy of Vocal Arts and Queen from the audience many of Peace Adult Choir. Lise’s greatest pas- times, but this will be sions are her friends, family, boyfriend, his first Pentacle show, and three cats. which he is very excited about! He was last seen in Corvallis Com- Brian Smith munity Theater’s production of Kiss Me Jesus Christ Kate as Man #2 (“Brush Up Your Shake- Brian appeared in Pen- speare”). Other notable roles include: vocal tacle Theatre’s Addams director for Rogers and Hammerstein’s Family (Conquistador Cinderella and Society Max/Cuban Dancer Ancestor). Other stage in Guys and Dolls (both at Crescent Valley credits include Forever HS), and Friedrich in WOSC’s 1993 pro- Plaid (Sparky), Fiddler duction of The Sound of Music along with on the Roof (Motel), Beauty and the Beast fellow cast-mate Jenn Meyers. Josh is an (Beast), Little Women (Laurie), Gypsy elementary music teacher for the Salem- (Tulsa), Bye Bye Birdie (Hugo), Grease Keizer School District. He has a love for (Doody), Stairway to Paradise (Brian), travel, language, and getting smarter every and A Christmas Carol (Marley). Brian day. He wants to remind everyone “Don’t moved from Southern California in Febru- Forget To Be Awesome to each other and ary of 2014. He lives in Beaverton, works Don’t. Blink.” for Ruby Receptionists, and sings with the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus. Lise Shearer Mary Magdalene Lise is new to Pentacle. As a child, Lise spent many summers involved with Children’s Educa- tional Theatre (CET). Lise has been an early intervention special education teacher with Willamette ESD for almost 10 years.

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16 PENTACLE THEATRE Claire Snyder A Mattress. Emma thanks her friends, fam- Ensemble ily, and boyfriend for encouraging her to This is Claire’s first return to the stage and for supporting her musical at Pentacle The- in what she loves. atre, but she has been on the Pentacle stage Lonnie Thurston in Macbeth (Lady Mac- Ensemble beth), Lend Me a Tenor Lonnie is new to acting (Maria), and Vanya and Sonia and Masha at Pentacle Theatre. He and Spike (Cassandra). She also performed and his wife Kim have with Keizer Homegrown Theatre inDoubt been the Pentacle The- (Mrs. Mueller) as well as various roles at atre photographers for Corban University and Albertson College the last two seasons. of Idaho. She has also spent three summers He was the stage manager and production performing and costuming for Enchanted assistant for The Crucible at Albany Civic Forest. Claire works as a sales manager at Theater in 1999. He last participated in Bonaventure of Keizer Station. She has two theater playing Ruckley in One Flew Over beautiful, supportive, creative children, A Cuckoo’s Nest at Albany Civic Theater in Arabella and Caleb, and her husband Ryan, 2000. He has five amazing kids, including with whom she is celebrating one month Emma Thurston, who is also in this show. of marriage, and who reminds her daily to His hobbies include photography, hiking, make time for the things that matter. crewing hot air balloons, and exploring Oregon’s great outdoors. He can’t decide if Emma Thurston he likes the beach or the mountains better Ensemble so he figures he better visit both as often as Emma’s Pentacle The- he can while he decides. He lives in Salem. atre credits include Little Sally in Urine- town, music technician To advertise in for The Addams Family Pentacle Theatre and Young Frankenstein and ensemble for Les Misérables and The programs, Secret Garden. At Central High School she appeared as the Baker’s Wife in Into The call 503-485-4300. Woods and Princess Winifred in Once Upon

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SEASON 2017 Jesus Christ Superstar 17 Help us save money and trees. If you are not keeping your program, please place it in the program recycling box on your way out!

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pring is upon us! Or, at least, Oregon’s version of Spring is upon us. I personally have had one of the darkest winters S I have ever faced in my adult life. I am looking forward to the renewal and to the light that a change in seasons can bring. Most recently, I have had the chance to reflect on the gifts Pentacle Theatre has given me over the years since I first started volunteering here in 2004. Pentacle has been a creative outlet, a place of learning and expansion of horizons. But, most impor- tantly, it has given me a community. I am grateful for the friend- ship and the support I have received from my Pentacle commu- Heather Toller nity when I needed it most. The mental, physical and emotional efforts of many are what keep us vibrant. So far the 2017 season has brought us the comedy of Noises Off and the drama of Emma’s Child. I also celebrate the recent win of the Oregon One Act Competition of The Zoo Story. With our current production, Jesus Christ Superstar, we launch another world where the fruits of many will be compiled into one rocking show. It’s humbling to receive the gifts of our community again and again. Thank you to all of you who support Pentacle and thank you Pentacle for all you have done for me. Heather Toller, Pentacle Theatre Governing Board President To volunteer at Pentacle, Call 503-485-4300.

PENTACLE THEATRE LIFETIME MEMBERS Every five years the Pentacle Theatre Governing Board honors as Lifetime Members five people who have been active in Pentacle Theatre for at least 20 years. We also remember fondly those Lifetime Members who are no longer with us. LIFETIME MEMBERS Pamela Abernethy
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SEASON 2017 Jesus Christ Superstar 19 Pentacle Theatre Season 2017 Season Kickoff Fund-Raiser Seussical the Musical > January 6 – January 8 By Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, co-conceived by Eric Idle. Directed by Robert Salberg. Performed at the Elsinore Theatre. SPONSORED BY SAALFELD GRIGGS PC.

Noises Off > January 20 – February 11 By Michael Frayn. Directed by Susan Schoaps. SPONSORED BY RICH FORD WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE.

Emma’s Child > March 3 – March 25 By Kristine Thatcher. Directed by Joe Silva. SPONSORED BY THE VIRGINIA CHOATE ENDOWMENT FUND.

Jesus Christ Superstar > April 14 – May 6 Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Directed by Geri Sanders. SPONSORED BY THE COMPTON FAMILY FOUNDATION.

Leading Ladies > May 26 – June 17 By Ken Ludwig. Directed by Jennifer Gimzewski. SPONSORED BY OREGONWEST EXCURSIONS.

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? > July 7 – July 29 By Edward Albee. Directed by Ed Schoaps.

Spamalot > August 18 – September 9 Music by John Du Prez, Eric Idle and Neil Innes, lyrics and book by Eric Idle. Directed by Robert Salberg. COSPONSORED BY ERIK AND LAURA DAVIS, LAW OFFICE OF EDEN ROSE BROWN, AND FXG CONSTRUCTION, LLC.

Almost, Maine > September 29 – October 21 By John Cariani. Directed by Katie Lindbeck. SPONSORED BY THE PAUL C. AND ROBIN E. BOWER FAMILY TRUST.

A Christmas Carol > November 10 – December 2 By Charles Dickens, adapted by John Mortimer. Directed by Jeff Sanders. SPONSORED BY OREGONWEST EXCURSIONS.

20 PENTACLE THEATRE GENERAL INFORMATION

Mission Statement Pentacle Theatre is a volunteer, non-profit community theater presenting quality productions in an intimate setting.

TICKET INFORMATION HOW TO REACH US Tickets for upcoming productions are available Pentacle Theatre tickets and business office: at Pentacle Theatre’s ticket office, 145 Liberty St. 145 Liberty St. NE, Suite 102, Salem, OR 97301; NE, Suite 102, Salem, OR 97301, or by calling 503-485-4300; Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 503-485-4300. Open Monday through Friday, Pentacle Theatre lobby: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Prices range from $21.50 to 324 52nd Ave. NW, Salem, OR 97304; $30, depending on date and type of production. 503-364-7200. In partnership with Salem For All, Pentacle Online: pentacletheatre.org. Theatre offers half-price tickets to individuals who have an Oregon Trail card. Handling fees MANY, MANY THANKS… may apply. Tickets are sold at the theater box To our volunteer house managers, box office office 45 minutes before each performance. personnel, bartenders, concession attendants, Tickets are also available at pentacletheatre.org. and ushers. Pentacle Theatre could not be suc- LATECOMERS POLICY cessful without the continued and dedicated help of our community. Pentacle Theatre productions will begin on time. If you do arrive late, you will be directed PENTACLE THEATRE GOVERNING BOARD to the lobby where you can watch the show on Pentacle Theatre is an established non-profit a monitor. At intermission you will be ushered theater company, providing an eight-play to an available seat. If you leave your seat during season. A nine-member governing board the performance, you will not be reseated until assisted by committee chairpersons and count- intermission. Sorry, no refunds for latecomers. less other volunteers run the theater. Member- BEVERAGES AND SMOKING ship is open to all. Beverages are available for purchase in the lobby. They may not be brought into the auditorium. OLCC limits the consumption of 2017 GOVERNING BOARD AND STAFF alcoholic beverages to the lobby and lower deck President ...... Heather Toller only. Smoking is allowed only in designated Vice President ...... Matt Woolsey areas on the upper and lower decks. Secretary ...... Cherie Ulmer Treasurer ...... Ed Arabas PENTACLE THEATRE COURTESY Members-at-Large ...... Ken Billings Cameras (with or without flash) and recording Lisa Godwin devices are strictly prohibited. Please turn off Mary Ann Potter beepers and cell phones during the performance. Jeff Sanders Jill Sorensen ADVERTISING Executive Director ...... Lisa Joyce Advertise in Pentacle Theatre programs! All Production Director ...... Tony Zandol proceeds benefit Pentacle Theatre. Call the Facility Maintenance ...... Ben Dauer business office for more information: 503-485- Ticket Office Representative . . Sarah Braff 4300, ext. 20, or stop by our business office at Administrative Assistant ...... Liz Hess 145 Liberty St. NE in historic downtown Salem.

SEASON 2017 Jesus Christ Superstar 21 YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

List as of March 28, 2017. Ticket sales alone do not cover the cost of our productions. Your membership and donations help make this theater possible. Thank you!

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER [$2000+] Carolyn & Bob Engle Cec Koontz James F. and Marion L. Miller FXG Construction LLC Susan F. Christensen Foundation Lisa Godwin & Rick Segal Jean L. Christian Reser Family Foundation Deb & David Hackleman Diane & Aaron Clingerman William S. Walton Charitable Trust Lois Harris Sandra & Roger Colburn Lyndsey & Jerry Houser Douglas Cross PRODUCER [$1000+] Carolyn & Bob Howard Dennis & Barbara Curtin-Miles Beverly & Michael Carrick Norma Jean Standlea & Dick Day Cherie & Craig Cline Hank Keeton Lois & Dale Derouin Laura Davis Katie & Laslo Kolta Edna Denton & Carel Dewinkel Bonnie & Zell Giles Ellen Langsather Joyce & Mark Eklund Kelli & Ron Jaecks Ken Limbocker Betsy Enos Todd & Shannon Maddox, Katie Lindbeck Oddny & Brad Everson in Memory of Helen Shepard Jackie B. Miller Beverley & Ralph Faulkner Patrick Moser Nancy & Kevin Moen Pat & Chuck Fisher Jerry & Lola Morrison Kathy & Eugene Fletcher Pioneer Trust Bank Foundation Pat Moss Leola & David Flocker Betsy & Richard Scott Beverly North Clara Foster Barbara & Bruce W. Thompson Bob Packwood Janet & Charles Foster Madison Vick In Memory of Mark & Jo Rita Gann Ann Goldsmith Nancy D. Gorrell DIRECTOR ($500+) Bonnie & Chuck Peter Linda & Richard Grace Jane Ure & George Acree Cindy Rasmussen Doug Gray Arabas Family Kay & Scott Reichlin Cora A. Hallauer & Robin & Benny Bower Donald & Kathy Saviers Otto M. Friedrich Anita Davis In Memory of Richard J. Debby & Mark Hamlin Pamela Abernethy & Chris Fletcher Scheuermann Lois Hanson Vick & Glantz, LLP Chris Sproul & Nancy Hull Judy & Mel Hasche Sally & Ray Hollemon Steven K. Wollenburg Janice Henry & Bill Colvin Lisa & Marty Johnson Penny & Bill Wylie Gloria & Arthur Hill Lisa Joyce Leslie & Bob Zeigen Brian Hoskins Karen & Willy Kohne Billie Houghton Betsy McDowell LEADING ACTOR ($100+) Janet Gros Jacques & Jay Howe Oregon Community Theatre Sandra & William Albright Sherril & Lynn Hurt Alliance Lois Alexander Sue & Bill Iwen Peter M. Ronai Edna & Richard Anderson Art & Mary M. James Geri Lyne & Jeff Sanders Thomas P. Augustyn Patricia Ehrlich & James Willhite Kathy Ann Smith Gayle McMurria & George Bachik Julie & Frank Jellison Harold W. Watts Jan & Dan Bailly Catherine Jossis Katie & Matt Woolsey Kay Balke Janet & Richard Kahler Chesta Bauer Betty Lee & Mark J. Kasoff ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ($250+) Katy & Charles Bayless Kathy L. Ketchum Pam Baldwin Sibylle & Richard Beck Frank & Bev Knox Sherry & Alan Bennett Leora Berger Thomas & Larri Koshinsky Penny Blackwell Carol Coley & Ron Boucher Mary & Larry Krumdieck Virginia & Alex Bourdeau Jenan & Gary Brandt Susan & David Laing Nancy & Doug Bovee James C. Brown Fran Lattin Jean M. Linck & Forrest A. Colling Gary and Diane Buckley Nan & Kenn Lehto Jeanne & Bill Dalton Tracie B. Burger Rosemarie Lieuallen Molly Dinsdale Carol & Dennis Busby Judy & Greg Linder

22 PENTACLE THEATRE Ann & Joe Little Becky Beckmann Marc Overbeck & Deborah Pat Barrett & Pauli Long Geraldine Bishop Bellemore Mark & Kelly Matthews Bill & Anita Blaumer Delores & Gary Pederson Sally McBride Patricia H. Bowen Sara G. Pickett Phil & Dana McBrien Donna & Merv Brenes Jackie Pierce Chris & Karen McCarty Vicki L. Brink Ken Ray (In Honor of Susan Ray) Rus McCracken Laurene & Roger Brousseau Lorita & Jack Ray Lynn & Mel Mogster Archie & Linda Brown Lester Reed Ruth & Roger Monette Mar’Sue & Perry Brown Ron Schaadt Rex & Carol Neiger Marlene Buker In Memory of Helen Shepard Bonita & Leonard Nelson Lynda & Marvin Sloan Florence & David Carter Alice Mary Norton David Smedema Jim & Maya Close Jacquelyn A Nunez Katrine & Guy Smith Kay & Philip Cogswell Mary Lou Obloy Jim & Leta Gay Snyder Suzanne Cox Liz & Don Oswalt Kristie & Delmar Souther Linda D. Cress Janice Palmquist Joan A. & Jim E. Stembridge Karen Paillette & David Peterson Kathryn Hanel & Steve Passantino Jim & Rhonda Thompson Kathy & Bruce Patterson Gail & Bob Dettwyler Stephen & Katy Tillotson Ruth E. Petersen John & Jane Doe Carolyn E. Timberlake Karen Phares Susan Elliott Roy & Edith Tribe Elizabeth M. & Gary W. Pickett Lorraine Ellis Berta & Jim Wood Richard Poudrier & Barbara Mahnu David L. Fleming Sandra Woodland Louise & Keith Putman Doris & Walt Friday Darlene & Perry Young Thomas Rastrelli Albert & Ginny Furtwangler Melanie Belle Zermer Susan & Richard Ray Leslie & Bill Glassmire Wilma Zicker Jolae & Russell Reed Jody & Mark Gordon Nancy Reynolds Gerald & Louise Green CAMEO ($15–$49) Amanda Rich Mark & Allana Hadden Anonymous Rosanne Richard Ann & Dave Hanus Sarah Braff Susan Saalfeld Dorothy Hart Arlene B. Burger Lauren Saucy Paula Hartwig Brigitte E. Cobb Cesie & Tom Delve Scheuermann Sheila & John Hochstetler Debra C. Dawes Cynthia & Patrick Schmitz Karen Houle Anne M. Dooley Fred Eugene Shaub Gail & Roland Isaac Linda S. Ellingson Stuart R. Shaw Brian & Pattie Johnson Richard & Levonne Gano Garry Slobodian Lesley Lynn Johnson Mary Gerlach Emma & Gary Spaniol Jennifer Gimzewski Wendy & Jack Johnson Ron Stewart Frank & Pat Gruber Ruth & Fred Kaser Jake Stockfleth Brett Hochstetler Sylvia Kline Jeff Witt & Jon Stuber Jerry and Lyndsey Houser Gail & Gary Knighten Heather & Bryan Toller Annie Karlson Cheri K. Lentz Kari Trickey Bill & Gaye McDougall Carolyn & Tom Lulay Beverley Ward Dick & Frannie McMahon Juanita & Lloyd Weigel Lee R. Mayer Ken & Kathy Miotke Kathleen & Hans West Betty McCaffrey Beth Nevue George E. White Richard & Inge Mead Patricia Nopp Paul & Cyndi Wickham Muriel Meyer Joseph F. Rockwood Lynn & Bennett Wight David & Pauline Mikkelsen Trish Rossitto Sharon Zielinski George Milionis Sarah Schriver Barbara & Lee Nelson In Memory of Helen Shepard SUPPORTING ACTOR ($50+) Leslie O’Brien Joseph L. Silva Anonymous (2) Andrea G. O’Donnell Sharyl Toller Karyl Allen Sandy & Gary Onstot Day Westine

SEASON 2017 Jesus Christ Superstar 23 UP NEXT

Leading Ladies O May 26 – June 17

n this hilarious comedy by the author of Lend Me A Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so I down on their luck that they are performing “Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. The trouble is, when they get to York, they find out that the relatives aren’t nephews, but nieces! Jennifer Gimzewski is directing Pentacle Theatre’s production ofLeading Ladies with the help of assistant director Gregory Jolivette. The cast includes Walt Haight, Jade Halpern, Tom Hewitt, Lucas Hill, Joyce Kemp, Ed Kramer, Bella Steele, and BrBd Steiner. Leading Ladies opens on Friday, May 26, and plays through Saturday, June 17. Tickets are available at the Pentacle Theatre ticket office located at 145 Liberty St. NE in downtown Salem or online at pentacletheatre.org. For more information, contact the Pentacle Theatre ticket office at 503-485-4300. Leading Ladies is made possible by the generous sponsor- ship of the OregonWest Excursions. and – proudly present

“Ludwig’s newest farce is so funny, it will make sophisticated and reasonable men Directed by and women of the 21st Jennifer Gimzewski May 26 – century cackle till their faces hurt.” —Houston Press June 17, 2017

PENTACLE THEATRE 24 SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. “Leading Ladies (Ludwig)” is presented by special arrangement w