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WELCOMEFrom Seattle Theatre Group, a non-profit arts organization Paul Heppner JEWELERS & GALLERY President Mike Hathaway Welcome to the start of STG’s 2018/2019 Performing Arts Season! This season When Only the Best Will Do Vice President offers artists from around the world, whose work is relevant in every sense Kajsa Puckett of the word. These performers are working at the highest level of their craft Vice President, - combining genres and mediums while addressing the social, political, and Marketing & Business Development emotional tenor of our times. With a diversity of voices on our stages, we present a snapshot of the most innovative and powerful artists working today in Genay Genereux Accounting & Office Manager music, dance, and theater.

Production The season opens with Max Richter, the London-based, German-born Susan Peterson composer, who blends minimalist composition and electronic music to Design & Production Director mesmerizing effect. Richter’s scores for prestige television series like HBO’s The Leftovers create immersive sonic landscapes in which one may get blissfully Jennifer Sugden Assistant Production Manager lost. Snap Judgment Live returns to The Moore, featuring creator Glynn Washington Ana Alvira, Stevie VanBronkhorst Production Artists and Graphic Designers and his fellow WNYC storytellers, backed by a killer live rock band – it truly is storytelling with a beat! Sales Amelia Heppner, Marilyn Kallins, Terri Reed Soweto Gospel Choir make their long-awaited return to The Paramount, with San Francisco/Bay Area Account Executives a special program honoring the 100th birthday of Nelson Mandela. The choir promises to uplift the listener with their signature style of African gospel music, Joey Chapman, Brieanna Hansen, sung in six of South Africa’s 11 official languages. Ann Manning, Wendy Pedersen Seattle Area Account Executives Goran Bregovic' makes Gypsy party music that is boisterous and celebratory, Carol Yip while also influenced by his multi-ethnic homeland of Sarajevo. Blending various Sales Coordinator musical styles, Bregovic' brings his aptly named Wedding and Funeral Orchestra to Seattle for a Balkan dance party that will leave you sweaty and joyful. Marketing Shaun Swick STG is particularly proud to present a new play from the National Theatre of Senior Designer & Digital Lead Great Britain – Barber Shop Chronicles, written by Inua Ellams. Set in barber shops in London, South African, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Nigeria, and Ghana, Ciara Caya Marketing Coordinator the play invites the audience into a uniquely masculine space of strength, vulnerability, laughter, and realness. The shop is a place to talk smack, to Encore Media Group confess, to give advice, and to discuss immigration, colonialism, sports, sexuality, and family. Corporate Office 425 North 85th Street Global Party is a celebration of world cultures, featuring musicians and dancers Seattle, WA 98103 from our region as they join together to share the traditional performance p 800.308.2898 | 206.443.0445 styles of their communities in a party not to be missed! f 206.443.1246 Seattle dance-maker Kate Wallich and her company The YC bring the return [email protected] of Industrial Ballet to The Moore. The sound is huge. The movement is virtuosic www.encoremediagroup.com and surprising. A live industrial rock band blasts and hammers on stage as dancers reimagine the boundaries of contemporary ballet and a sleek design sensibility permeates the senses. Encore Arts Programs and Encore Stages are published monthly by Encore Media Group to serve musical and theatrical events Our Silent Movie Mondays Halloween Special The Cat and The Canary offers in the Puget Sound and San Francisco Bay Areas. All rights a look at German filmmaker Paul Leni’s inventive film, which established the reserved. ©2018 Encore Media Group. Reproduction without written permission is prohibited. haunted house horror-comedy genre. Following their sold-out show at The Moore, Black Violin returns to fill The Paramount with their signature “classical BOOM” sound—melding classical music, hip hop and rock in a way that makes it hard to believe their sound hasn’t been around forever. We are thrilled to have you join us for these groundbreaking performances as Family Owned Celebrating 40 Years we kick off another Performing Arts Season!

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As Richter points out, this is something buried in The Blue Notebooks’ very architecture. ‘‘On The Nature Of Daylight’ uses a palindromic structure, so the present and the past coexist.” This track has since become the album’s most prominent and best-known, most notably due to its pivotal inclusion in Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island and more recently Denis Villeneuve’s award-winning winning film Arrival, whose palindromic narrative, ideas on non-linear time and blurred visions of experiences, matched Max’s music perfectly.

American Contemporary Music Ensemble

The American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME), led by Artistic Director Clarice Jensen, is dedicated to the outstanding performance of masterworks from the 20th and 21st centuries, primarily the work of American composers. The flexible ensemble presents fresh work by living composers alongside the classics of the contemporary. ACME’s dedication to new music extends across genres and has earned them a reputation among both classical and rock crowds. ACME was honored by ASCAP during its 10th anniversary season in 2015 for the “virtuosity, passion, and commitment with which it performs and champions American composers.”

Max Richter ACME’s instrumentation is flexible, and with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble includes some of New York’s most sought- after, engaging musicians. Their first Performing Infra and music from The Blue Notebooks released portrait album on Sono Luminus in Special Guest Narrator: Laura Hooper 2017, featuring music by members Caroline Shaw, Timo Andres, and Caleb Burhans, Infra resonates with Richter’s characteristic The Blue Notebooks include narrated texts plus John Luther Adams. The Strad raved, musical voice, minimalism combined taken from Franz Kafka’s ‘Blue Octavo “Warmth and care are fully evident in with sweeping melodies and harmonic Notebooks’ – whose title Richter adapted for the ensemble’s immaculate, considered complexity, mesmerizing the listener. his suite in order to “…reflect on my sense of performances –the four composers Originally composed for the Royal Ballet’s the politics of the time. Facts were beginning could hardly wish for more committed, 2008 production, Infra is a piece about to be replaced by subjective assertions in the convincing accounts of their music.” traveling and a reaction to the 7/7 bombings build-up to the Iraq war, which seemed to be in London, a meditation on the political viewed as inevitable and justified in spite of state of city and the tragedy of those events. all the evidence to the contrary. Kafka’s use of the absurd to investigate power structures The Blue Notebooks are Richter’s attempt struck me as highly relevant. He is, of course, for music to comment on society and exist the patron saint of doubt, and doubt – about as an anti-violence record. It is a subtle and politics, and the way society was heading – peaceful protest against political, social was what I was looking to express. The texts and personal brutality. Originally written were specifically picked because they refer in 2003, the canon-defining masterpiece to childhood, or the passing of time, when was radical at the time as one of the first to everything around is failing.” combine classical and electronic elements with a post rock sensibility.

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Pours on Pine Sponsor Snap Judgment is the storytelling phenomena electrifying audiences nationwide. Created PROGRAM SUPPORTORS by Glynn Washington, produced by WNYC, and launched on NPR stations five years ago, Snap delivers a raw, intimate, musical brand of narrative —­ daring audiences to see the world through the eyes of another. Snap Judgment LIVE features the world’s finest storytellers, on stage, backed by Snap Judgment band. We ask Snap storytellers to dig deep, and marvel as they create magic. Snap Judgment crafts powerful multi-platform experiences (radio, stage, screen, web) that deliver raw, intimate narratives — giving audiences a glimpse into the lives of a stranger. Snap Judgment is heard weekly on over 365 public radio stations, and downloaded over two million times a month. The Atlantic magazine hailed Snap’s Glynn Washington as “the first African American (NPR) host to swing a big cultural stick, the first who seems likely to become a public-radio superstar on the order of Glass . . .” Ira Glass wrote, “As a host, Glynn Washington has chops that I and (Jad) Abumrad don’t even The Bradley Family Foundation dream of . . .” Before Snap Judgment, Glynn worked as an educator, diplomat, community activist, actor, political strategist, fist-shaker, mountain-hollerer, and foot stomper. Glynn composed music for the Kunst Stoff dance performances in San Francisco, rocked live spoken word poetry in Detroit, joined a band in Indonesia, wrote several screenplays, painted a daring series of self- portraits, released a blues album, and thinks his stories are best served with cocktails.

6 SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE Soweto Gospel Choir OCTOBER 19

CHOIR MANAGEMENT Musical Director: Milton Ndlakuse Soweto Gospel Choir Choir Master: Vincent Jiyane General Manager: Mulalo Mulovhedzi Songs of The Free in Honor of Administrator: Mary Mulovhedzi CHOIR MEMBERS Nelson Mandela’s 100th Birthday Mirriam Chapole Mlungiseleni Jones George Kaudi The spectacular and colorful two time THE PROGRAM Sibongile Makgathe Grammy Award winning Soweto Gospel Medley Victor Makhathini Choir returns to North America with Umandela Uthi Gugu Mbongwa a special concert celebrating the 100th Ayaihlome Mazwe Mhlongo anniversary of the birth of the Father of Ramasedi Siyabolela Mkefa their rainbow nation, Nelson Mandela. Mama Ndiyalila Original Msimango Hailing from the town of Soweto ( South Asimbonanga/Biko Semangele Mongatane West Township), the birthplace of South Mbombela Maserame Ndindwa Africa’s democratic movement's struggle for O Mohao Sipho Ngcamu freedom, Soweto Gospel Choir are a multi Freedom Medley (Jikijela) Zanele Ngcamu Grammy Award winning ensemble who Mkhululi Wethu Linda Sambo have thrilled audiences around the world Amazing Grace Phello Sejake with their stunning blend of African gospel, -Intermission- Portia Skosana freedom songs and international classics. TOURING CREW This is a special concert by the choir who Drumming & Dance Company Manger: Toni Rudov performed for Nelson Mandela on many Wade In The Water/Bawo Thixo Somandla Stage Manager: Maija Putans occasions during his life and sung at his State Nomalanga Touring Lighting Designer/Operator: funeral at home in South Africa as well as at African Dream Andrew Ride his commemorative service at Westminster Soweto Touring Audio Designer/Operator: Cathedral in London. Combining earthy Natural Woman Leon June, Jr. rhythms and rich harmonies and sung in six Spiritual Medley of South Africa’s 11 official languages this Pata Pata PRODUCERS special occasion promises to be a moving I Feel Good International Producer: Andrew Kay performance that will uplift the soul. Hallelujah Associate Producers: Margot Teele & Toni Rudov www.sowetogospelchoir.com

encoremediagroup.com/programs 7 THE MOORE THEATRE Goran Bregovic OCTOBER 20 Goran Bregovic Three Letters From Sarajevo

Quite a few musicians would be content with taking hold of the audience in his concerts, only a fragment of Goran Bregović’s career. Bregović decided to disband Bijelo Dugme. Contemporary composer, traditional musician Shortly after, filmmaker Emir Kusturica, a fan or rock star, he did not have to choose – he of Bregović’s work, convinced him to take part took it all to invent a music that is both in his next project, Time of the Gypsies. They universal and unmistakably his own. then collaborated again for the film Arizona Goran Bregović’s musical adventures began Dream, starring Faye Dunaway, Jerry Lewis in the ‘60s at a music college in Sarajevo. and Johnny Depp. It was also during this time There he learned to handle the violin and that Bregović began writing for the Godfather got acquainted with the counterpoint and of punk rock, Iggy Pop. harmony, but it just didn’t seem fun enough. After the films Reine Margot and As he continued his studies of philosophy and Underground, Bregović returned to live sociology, he also formed a rock group, Bijelo concerts. With his Wedding and Funeral Dugme (White Button). Orchestra, he mixes Gypsy musicians on Over the next 14 years the group made 12 wind instruments with percussion, Bulgarian albums, sold millions of copies, and brought polyphonies, and a choir of male voices. together thousands of people each time it Dressed in white and seated between his played in public. However, after starting to amplifier and computer, an electric guitar in notice the rise of a fanatical nationalistic fever his hand, he conducts this motley group that varies in size (nine-19 musicians) according to the occasion. For almost 20 years Wedding and Funeral Orchestra has been roaming all continents on an unending tour that so far totals some 1,500 shows. When he is not on stage, Bregović composes pieces that have become part of the contemporary serious music scene including the oratorio My Heart Has Become Tolerant, the opera Goran Bregović’s Karmen with a Happy End, a monologue for an actress and his big band “Diary of an Unhappy Queen,” and now a new project for his band and a symphony orchestra titled Three Letters from Sarajevo. An intimate, nine-musician version of this concert will be presented at the Moore Theatre. Here are a few words from Goran Bregović that best resume his new album “Three letters from Sarajevo”. “I grew up in a neighborhood in Sarajevo where time was measured by the bells of the catholic church nearby, those of the orthodox church, and by muezzin’s invocation. All my life and my music is marked by the wealth of these different chants. My wish is that this privilege be the right of all children. May these three letters be my invocation for peace and may it be heard.”

8 SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE Silent Movie Mondays OCTOBER 29

The Paramount Theatre is home to Wurlitzer opus THE CAT 1819, one of only about 40 theatre organs still playing in their original venues. AND THE CANARY Volunteers from the Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society (PSTOS) have HALLOWEEN SPECIAL been maintaining this beautiful Publix 1 organ for the past 50 years, and also work closely with STG to provide educational opportunities involving the organ and the silent films it was invented to accompany. In recent years, PSTOS has been conducting an extensive restoration of the organ to repair inevitable deterioration that has occurred during the nearly 90 years it has been in the theatre. The most recent phase of this process has been restoration of the console (the organ’s operator interface) and installation of a new digital control system, as a result of which the organ doesn’t look or sound appreciably different; it just works much better. To learn more about the organ, or to contribute to its restoration, please visit the PSTOS table in the lobby, or visit the PSTOS website at www.pstos.org.

The Paramount Theatre’s Knabe Ampico reproducing grand piano THE CAT AND THE CANARY (1927) was director Paul Leni’s first movie after arriving in located in the first mezzanine is America from Germany. Laced with just the right amount of humor, this picture established the playing again thanks to the efforts haunted house horror-comedy genre. Its bold visual style and mobile camera gliding through of the Pacific Can-Am chapter of atmospheric sets makes you feel like you are one of the characters moving through the film’s AMICA (Automatic Musical Instrument haunted house. Musical accompaniment by Christian Elliott on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Collectors Association) International. Local AMICA and PSTOS member Kurt Morrison CineClub will immediately follow the film in the Paramount lobby bar. Introduction by restores, maintains and demonstrates this CineClub host Dr. Jennifer Bean, Chair of Cinema Studies at University of Washington. historic instrument. www.amica.org. The presentation of The Cat and the Canary by arrangement with Photoplay Productions.

Christian Elliott is one of American Theatre Organ Society’s national today’s premier theatre conventions; as a solo artist has recordings organists who specializes available on iTunes; and continues to perform in presenting historically solo organ engagements and silent film Silent Movie Mondays authentic silent film presentations all across the United States. In Coming This Season: accompaniment. The protégé 2009 he was named “Organist of the Year” by of legendary silent film organist Gaylord the by the American Theatre Organ Society. Views of the World Series: Carter, he was fortunate to have had the Christian has been accompanying films for February 4 February 25 tradition of silent film accompaniment passed Silent Movie Mondays since 2015. VARIETY LAILA down to him from one of the finest film (1925 Germany) (1929 Norway) accompaniments of the silent film era. He has Special thanks to: February 11 March 4 done extensive silent film accompaniment, Andy Gault, American Sign Language A MAN ASPHALT including at the Packard Foundation’s Interpreter for Introductions THERE WAS (1929 USA) Stanford Theatre (Palo Alto, CA), UCLA, Kurt Morrison, for song selections on Knabe (1917 Sweden) the Cinequest and San Francisco Silent Film Ampico reproducing grand piano in Lobby Festivals, San Luis Obispo International Film Mezzanine Special Screening: Festival, as well as the San Diego Symphony, Phil Hargiss and Puget Sound Theatre Organ April 15 Los Angeles Conservancy, and the Academy Society THE CITY WITHOUT JEWS of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Miles McRae, Projectionist (1924 Austria) Scarecrow Video Christian is a frequent performer at the Hotel Theodore Seattle

encoremediagroup.com/programs 9 don’t think that level of precision is out there in the public. Maybe the Caribbean men have more light shown on the many facets of the island but I don’t think there are that many of African men. AnAn InterviewInterview withwith InuaInua Ellams,Ellams, writerwriter ofof BarberBarber ShopShop ChroniclesChronicles.. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ASPIRING WRITERS? To be themselves. To chase their most ridiculous thoughts, inspirations and starting points down the rabbit hole and see what you find and what bears fruit. That’s it. So much of everything that I do comes from just that. Most of the time, I feel that I’m an inspiring writer. When I sit down to write a poem or a play I scratch my head and think, ‘How do I do this again? WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO WRITE THIS PLAY? What is this all about?’ I feel like I press reset on my buttons and rediscover the process of writing and of crystallising Years ago I learnt of a charity that was trying to train barbers in ideas. I think writing always has to feel new and slightly terrifying to the writer. Just be yourself see how your identity or the very basics of counselling and I never realised how intimate background informs your interest and start from that. That’s something that can never be taken away from you: your own the conversations could get between barbers and clients. Initially uniqueness, way of questioning, idiosyncrasies, and infinitely reductive misconceptions of the world. All of those are new I wanted to be voyeuristic and create poems. Just to record the lenses to shine a story through and see what comes out the other end. conversations and try and write poems about the interactions between these men. No one would fund me to do this, but the idea stayed with me. The idea of the poems turned to conversations, to scenes, to settings, to drama, to politics, to anthropology, to history, to the contemporary – to everything really. I wanted to capture the fragility of black men in their own setting.

HOW DID YOU APPROACH THE PIECE? I went to London, South Africa, Uganda, Nigeria and Ghana. I met individuals, transcribed and recorded, mixed things together, created whole new characters, scrapped some and created this play that is 40% verbatim 60% invented. It was a lot of work drawing strands together and churning. I’ve written quite a few drafts – I’m approaching the tenth draft now – and each time I am refining, cleaning up, reducing, realising aspects of the play. I’ve tried to create that sense of camaraderie and a safe space for the men in the play to be themselves.

WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DIFFERENT PLACES IN THE PLAY? UK, SOUTH AFRICA, UGANDA, NIGERIA AND GHANA? Simply because they’re Anglophone Africa rather than Francophone Africa, I wanted to create a diasporas conversation between black African men in the UK and black African men on the continent. And those were the places I had the most friends and ins into barber shops.

WHAT DO YOU WANT PEOPLE TO TAKE AWAY FROM THE PIECE? Just how vast, complex and nuanced the continent is. The very many types of black men that exist. The stereotypes created for us, for the actors perfumed on television, all of them lack in grace and specificity and are tired and dated. It is just so multilayered, multifaceted, a plethora of identities that we don’t have represented in the UK and I wanted to share that. To show the kaledeispocic nature of masculinity on the continent and here. And we know that black men know that but I Photos by Marc Brenner Photo by Marc Brenner

10 SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP don’t think that level of precision is out there in the public. Maybe the Caribbean men have more light shown on the many facets of the island but I don’t think there are that many of African men. An Interview with Inua Ellams, writer of Barber Shop Chronicles. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ASPIRING WRITERS? To be themselves. To chase their most ridiculous thoughts, inspirations and starting points down the rabbit hole and see what you find and what bears fruit. That’s it. So much of everything that I do comes from just that. Most of the time, I feel that I’m an inspiring writer. When I sit down to write a poem or a play I scratch my head and think, ‘How do I do this again? What is this all about?’ I feel like I press reset on my buttons and rediscover the process of writing and of crystallising ideas. I think writing always has to feel new and slightly terrifying to the writer. Just be yourself see how your identity or background informs your interest and start from that. That’s something that can never be taken away from you: your own uniqueness, way of questioning, idiosyncrasies, and infinitely reductive misconceptions of the world. All of those are new lenses to shine a story through and see what comes out the other end. Photos by Marc Brenner

encoremediagroup.com/programs 11 Barber Shop Chronicles A Fuel, National Theatre and West Yorkshire Playhouse co-production Written by Inua Ellams Presented in association with On the Boards

CAST

Wallace / Timothy / Mohammed / Tinashe...... Tuwaine Barrett Tanaka / Fifi...... Elliot Edusah Musa / Andile / Mensah...... Maynard Eziashi Ethan...... Alhaji Fofana Samuel...... Bayo Gbadomsi Winston / Shoni...... Solomon Israel Tokunbo / Paul / Simphiwe...... Patrice Naiambana Emmanuel...... Anthony Ofoegbu Kwame / Fabrice / Brian...... Kenneth Omole Olawale / Wole / Kwabena / Simon...... Ekow Quartey Elnathan / Benjamin / Dwain...... Jo Servi Abram / Ohene / Sizwe...... David Webber

Director...... Bijan Sheibani Designer...... Rae Smith Lighting Designer...... Jack Knowles Movement Director...... Aline David Sound Designer...... Gareth Fry Music Director...... Michael Henry Fight Director...... Kev McCurdy Associate Director...... Stella Odunlami Barber Consultant...... Peter Atakpo Company Voice Work...... Charmian Hoare Dialect Coach...... Hazel Holder Tour Casting Director...... Lotte Hines Design Associate...... Catherine Morgan Re-lighter and Production Electrician...... Rachel Bowen Lighting Associate...... Laura Howells Sound Associate...... Laura Hammond Wardrobe Supervisor...... Louise Marchand-Paris Pre-Production Manager...... Richard Eustace Production Manager...... Sarah Cowan Company Stage Manager...... Julia Reid Deputy Stage Manager...... Fiona Bardsley Assistant Stage Manager...... Sylvia Darkwa-Ohemeng Costume Supervisor...... Lydia Crimp Costume and Buying Supervisor...... Jessica Dixon

Co-commissioned by Fuel and the National Theatre. Development funded by Arts Council England with the support of Fuel, National Theatre, West Yorkshire Playhouse, The Binks Trust, British Council ZA, Òran Mór and A Play, a Pie and a Pint.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Tuwaine Barrett (Wallace / Timothy / Mohammed / Tinashe) trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Credits at Mountview include: The Alchemist; Macbeth; A Lie of the Mind; Ghosts; Othello; and If You Don’t Let Us Dream, We Won’t Let You Sleep. His work in theatre includes: Blue Orange (Soho Theatre);A Streetcar Named Desire and; A Season in the Congo (Young Vic). TV includes: Rellik; A Discovery Of Witches; and Silent Witness Film includes: Drop.

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Elliot Edusah (Tanaka / Fifi) is in his Wives (Femi Elufowoju Jnr Ensemble); Jo Servi (Elnathan / Benjamin / Dwayne) first professional role after completing his The Caretaker (Bristol Old Vic); Iyalode Theatre credits include: Chess (London training at LAMDA in 2018. Theatre credits of Eti, Duchess of Malfi (Utopia Theatre); Coliseum); The Life (Southwark Playhouse); at LAMDA include Taming of the Shrew; Othello; The Histories Cycle; The Spanish Dirty Dancing (U.K. & European Tour); Suckerpunch; All’s Well That Ends Well and Tragedy; Cymbeline; The Lion The Witch Sunny Afternoon (Harold Pinter Theatre); The Flick. Prior to this, Elliot’s theatre credits and The Wardrobe (Royal Shakespeare City of Angels (Donmar Warehouse); A CAST include As You Like It (The Brit School); and Company); Pericles (Shakespeare’s Globe); Midsummer Night’s Dream (Regent’s Park); Heartfelt (Theatre Royal Stratford East). Steven Berkoff’s Coriolanus (West Yorkshire Jersey Boys (Prince Edward Theatre); Before Playhouse); Marcello Magni’s Tell Them That The Dawn - Kate Bush (Hammersmith Wallace / Timothy / Mohammed / Tinashe...... Tuwaine Barrett Maynard Eziashi (Musa / Andile / Mensah) I’m Young and Beautiful; Ragamuffin (Double Apollo); The Enchanted Pig (New Victory Tanaka / Fifi...... Elliot Edusah Work in theatre includes: The Winter’s Tale; Edge Theatre). TV: The Bible; Torchwood; Theater, New York); The Human Comedy Musa / Andile / Mensah...... Maynard Eziashi Pericles; and Season of Migration to the Silent Witness; Casualty; In Exile. Film: Turn (The Young Vic & Watford Palace); Guys And Ethan...... Alhaji Fofana North (Royal Shakespeare Company); Free up Charlie; Spectre; Monochrome; Schweitzer. Dolls; Jailhouse Rock; Ragtime (all Piccadilly Samuel...... Bayo Gbadomsi Fall (Pleasance); Faith v Reason (Bush); Founder of Tribal Soul Arts Theatre); Cinderella (Old Vic Theatre) and Winston / Shoni...... Solomon Israel A Jamaican Airman Forsees his Death Disney’s The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre). Tokunbo / Paul / Simphiwe...... Patrice Naiambana (Royal Court); and A Respectable Wedding Anthony Ofoegbu (Emmanuel) Theatre Film & TV: Muppets: Most Wanted (Disney); Emmanuel...... Anthony Ofoegbu (Almeida). TV includes: Bad Boys; The credits include: Circle Mirror Transformation Saturday Live (Triffic Films) and The Royal Kwame / Fabrice / Brian...... Kenneth Omole Changeling; and Hallelujah Anyhow. Film (HOME, Manchester); Titus Andronicus; Variety Performance (Granada). Olawale / Wole / Kwabena / Simon...... Ekow Quartey includes: The Contract; Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang); Julius Caesar; Antony & Cleopatra (The Elnathan / Benjamin / Dwain...... Jo Servi and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. Royal Shakespeare Company Rome Season, David Webber (Abram / Ohene / Sizwe) Abram / Ohene / Sizwe...... David Webber 2017-2018); Twelfth Night (Nottingham trained at Rose Bruford. His theatre work Alhaji Fofana (Ethan) won the 2017 Playhouse); Death and the King’s Horseman includes: Death and the King’s Horseman Director...... Bijan Sheibani Children’s BAFTA Award for Best (Royal National Theatre); Twelfth Night and Leave Taking (National Theatre); The Designer...... Rae Smith Performance for his role of Ryan in Screwball. (Royal Theatre, Northampton); Oedipus at Hudsucker Proxy (Nuffield Southampton and Lighting Designer...... Jack Knowles His television credits include Silent Witness Colonus (Nevada Conservatory Theatre); Liverpool Playhouse); Catch-22 (Northern Movement Director...... Aline David (BBC), Holby City (BBC), Josh (BBC3), Treemonisha (Hackney Empire and Battersea Stage); Sweet Bird of Youth (Old Vic); Sound Designer...... Gareth Fry Brotherhood (Big Talk/Comedy Central), Arts Centre); and The Beatification of Area Government Inspector (Young Vic); What’s Music Director...... Michael Henry Siblings (BBC 3) and a series regular in Boy – world tour (West Yorkshire Playhouse). in the Cat for Contact (Royal Court); One Fight Director...... Kev McCurdy Youngers, series 2 (Big Talk/E4). TV: Moonfleet, Spooks, Casualty, Chambers, Love (Bristol Old Vic and Talawa); and The Associate Director...... Stella Odunlami Family Affairs and The Bill. Film credits Big Life (Apollo, West End) TV includes: Barber Consultant...... Peter Atakpo Bayo Gbadamosi (Samuel) Work in theatre include: Justified, Bad Day, Dead Room, Chewing Gum; Prime Suspect; Youngers; Company Voice Work...... Charmian Hoare includes: Gloria (The Hampstead); I See You Plato’s Breaking Point, The Killing Zone and Nan; The Royal Bodyguard; How Not to Live Dialect Coach...... Hazel Holder (Royal Court); Little Revolution (Almedia); Samson and Delilah. Your Life; and Being Human. Film includes: Tour Casting Director...... Lotte Hines Mad About The Boy (The Unicorn);Little Captain Phillips; The Children Act; Broken; Design Associate...... Catherine Morgan Baby Jesus (Ovalhouse); The Gods Are Not Kenneth Omole (Kwame / Fabrice / Brian) Tipping the Velvet; 51st State; Among Giants; Re-lighter and Production Electrician...... Rachel Bowen To Blame; The Litter; and Uncle Vanya trained at Rose Bruford Drama School. His The Avengers; and Getting Hurt. Lighting Associate...... Laura Howells (Young Vic). TV includes: Doctor Who. Film theatre credits include: Assata Taught Me Sound Associate...... Laura Hammond includes: Swarm and Mission London. (Gate Theatre); The Cane (The Bush Theatre) Inua Ellams (Writer) was born in Nigeria Wardrobe Supervisor...... Louise Marchand-Paris and This Language (Edinburgh Fringe). and is a cross art form practitioner, a poet, Pre-Production Manager...... Richard Eustace Solomon Israel (Winston / Shoni) trained Kenneth was also nominated for Best Actor playwright & performer, graphic artist & Production Manager...... Sarah Cowan at LAMDA. Theatre credits include: The at the 2017 Stage Debut Awards. designer and founder of the Midnight Run Company Stage Manager...... Julia Reid Fantastic Follies of Mrs. Rich; Duchess of — an international, arts-filled, night-time, Deputy Stage Manager...... Fiona Bardsley Malfi; Miss Littlewood; Kingdom Come; Ekow Quartey (Olawale / Wole / Kwabena playful, urban, walking experience. He is a Assistant Stage Manager...... Sylvia Darkwa-Ohemeng Twelfth Night; The Comedy Of Errors; and / Simon) Theatre credits include: Amadeus Complete Works poet alumni and a designer Costume Supervisor...... Lydia Crimp The Tempest (Royal Shakespeare Company); (National Theatre); People, Places & at White Space Creative Agency. Across his Costume and Buying Supervisor...... Jessica Dixon The Pulverised (Arcola/York Theatre Royal); Things (National Theatre/Headlong/Exeter work, Identity, Displacement & Destiny are Dutchman (Young Vic); Octagon (Arcola); Northcott); Peter Pan (National Theatre); reoccurring themes in which he also tries to Co-commissioned by Fuel and the National Theatre. Development I Know All the Secrets in My World (Tiata A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Theatre mix the old with the new: traditional African funded by Arts Council England with the support of Fuel, National Fahodzi); Chigger Foot Boys (Ovalhouse); Royal Bath); As You Like It (National storytelling with contemporary poetry, pencil Theatre, West Yorkshire Playhouse, The Binks Trust, British Council Juicy and Delicious (Nuffield Southampton); Theatre); Richard II (Shakespeare’s Globe); with pixel, texture with vector images. His ZA, Òran Mór and A Play, a Pie and a Pint. Taking Steps (Old Laundry Theatre). TV The Absence of War (Headlong/UK Tour); poetry is published by Flipped Eye, Akashic, credits include: Lovesick; Doctor Who; I Live Spring Awakening (Headlong/West Yorkshire Nine Arches & several plays by Oberon. With Models; Josh; Brothers with No Game; Playhouse/UK Tour); Long Story Short Law and Order; Holby City; and Quick Cuts. (Pleasance Theatre); and Eye Of a Needle Bijan Sheibani (Director) was Artistic Radio includes: Three Strong Women (BBC). (Southwark Playhouse). Film/TV credits Director of the Actors Touring Company include: Call the Midwife (BBC); Enterprice (2007 - 2010) and Associate Director of Patrice Naiambana (Tokunbo / Paul (BBC3); Undercliffe; Zapped; Porters; The the National Theatre (2010 – 2015), where / Simphiwe) Theatre: The Man Who Current War; and Titus Andronicus with he directed A Taste of Honey, Emil and the Committed Thought (Fringe First Award Peter Capaldi for Shakespeare’s Globe. Ekow Detectives, Romeo and Juliet, Damned by Winner); Rosamunde Hutt’s New Nigerians was nominated for the prestigious 2015 Ian Despair, The Kitchen, War Horse (US tour), (Arcola); The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Charleson Award. Greenland and Our Class. His other theatre

encoremediagroup.com/programs 13 Barber Shop Chronicles (CONTINUED) credits include: Dance Nation (Almeida); Circle Jack Knowles (Lighting Designer) The Class (National Theatre); The Brothers Size, Mirror Transformation (Home, Manchester); Importance of Being Earnest (Vaudeville); Dutchman, Eurydice (with ACT), Elektra, The Brothers Size and Eurydice (Young Vic/ Machinal, They Drink it in the Congo, Boy, (Young Vic); Nothing (Glyndebourne Opera / Actors Touring Company); Barber Shop Carmen Disruption, Game (Almeida); Happy Den Jyske Opera); The Mighty Waltzer, 1984, Chronicles (National Theatre/Fuel/West Days, Parliament Square, Our Town, Twelfth Macbeth (Royal Exchange); The Iphigenia Yorkshire Playhouse); and Romeo and Juliet Night, A Streetcar Named Desire, Wit, The Quartet, How to be Another Woman (Gate); (National Theatre). Opera credits include Skriker, There Has Possibly Been An Incident The Tempest (National Youth Theatre); First Nothing (Glyndebourne); and Tell Me The Truth (Royal Exchange); Dan and Phil: Interactive Love is the Revolution (Soho); Romeo and About Love (Streetwise Opera). Introverts, The Amazing Tour is Not on Juliet, A Taste of Honey, Alice (Sheffield Fire (World Tours); Instructions for Correct Crucible); The Merchant of Venice (RSC); Of Rae Smith (Designer) Recent designs in the Assembly, 2071 (Royal Court); Caroline, Mice and Men (Birmingham Rep). UK include Nightfall (The Bridge); Translations or Change (Chichester Festival Theatre); and Macbeth (National Theatre); The Lion, Circle Mirror Transformation (Home MCR); Gareth Fry (Sound Designer) U.S. work the Witch and the Wardrobe (West Yorkshire Wonderland (Nottingham Playhouse); includes Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; Playhouse); Girl from the North Country (Old Beginning (also Ambassadors Theatre); The Encounter (with Pete Malkin), Shun- Vic, Noël Coward Theatre and The Public Cleansed (National Theatre); Committee kin and The Noise of Time, for Complicité; Theater NY); This House (National Theatre, (Donmar); 4.48 Psychosis, Reisende auf Black Watch, and Let The Right One In; for Garrick Theatre and UK tour); The Goat or einem Bein, Happy Days (Schauspielhaus, National Theatre of Scotland. Gareth’s work Who is Sylvia? (Theatre Royal Haymarket); Hamburg); Junkyard, Pygmalion (Headlong). includes over 20 productions at the Royal Stella (Hoxton Hall and Holland Festival). www.jackknowles.co.uk National Theatre, over 20 at the Royal Court Other designs include wonder.land, The Light and countless more, including the Opening Princess, War Horse (Tony and Olivier Awards) Aline David (Movement Director) Theatre Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games. at the National Theatre, Cav and Pag at the Met work includes: Dance Nation, The House Awards include two Tony Awards, two Drama Opera NY, and The Tempest for Birmingham of Bernarda Alba (Almeida); Macbeth, The Desk Awards and an IRNE award. As well as Royal Ballet. Further info: www.raesmith.co.uk. Merchant of Venice (RSC); Romeo and Juliet, three Olivier Awards, an Evening Standard Upcoming work includes Inua Ellams’ The A Taste of Honey, Damned by Despair, Award, and two Helpmann Awards. Little Prince. Antigone, The Kitchen, Greenland, Our Michael Henry (Music Director) is a composer, vocalist and musical director. MD work includes An Octoroon, The Amen Corner, Emperor and Galilean, FELA! and Death and the King’s Horseman (National Theatre); They Drink It in the Congo and Mr. Burns VISIT CORNISH (Almeida); SYLVIA (Old Vic); The Brothers Size and FEAST (Young Vic). Live backing Learn More About BFA in vocals include George Michael, Chaka Khan and Pet Shop Boys. Studio vocals include Performance Production Diana Ross, Robbie Williams and Billy Bragg. or Theater Compositions include Rocket Symphony for 500 voices and fireworks and Stand for 16 voices at the BBC Proms 2006. He has sung acapella extensively with Flying Pickets and OPEN HOUSE & The Shout. AUDITIONS Stella Odunlami (Associate Director) is a theatre-maker and researcher. She most Oct 12 recently presented the sound installation Nov 17—18 and performance piece London Wall: 1980 something (V&A). Work as a director includes Dec 2 Made Visible (The Yard); Dies Irae (Hoxton Hall); Hidden (33% Festival at Ovalhouse); Feb 23—24 Preserves (Hen and Chickens); and Black Cab Music (Lyric Hammersmith). She was previously resident assistant director at the Gate, where she worked on Joseph K, Fatherland and Electra. Other work as assistant director includes The Revenger’s Tragedy (Hoxton Hall); Crocodile (Riverside Studios); and Bad Blood Blues and Come cornish.edu Dancing (Theatre Royal Stratford East).

14 SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP PARAMOUNT AND MOORE SEASON PARTNERS

Catherine Morgan (Associate Designer) Long, A Prayer for my Daughter and the was Associate Designer on St George Good Soul of Szechuan (Young Vic); Rough and the Dragon (National Theatre) and Crossings, Angels in America, Paradise Lost Assistant Designer on The Goat (Theatre (Headlong). Royal, Haymarket). She has worked for designers including Stewart Laing, Giles Fiona Bardsley (Deputy Stage Manager) Cadle, Leslie Travers, Jamie Vartan, Soutra trained at LAMDA on the Stage Management Gilmour, Antony McDonald and Tom and Technical Theatre course. She then Cairns. Associate design credits include: The worked in the fringe and the Soho Poly Hairy Ape (Old Vic, Park Avenue Armory, Theatre. Fiona worked at the Royal Court New York); and Dido & Aeneas / La Voix as DSM on many plays including, Road, Humaine (Opera North). Catherine’s recent A Lie of the Mind, and Ice Cream and Hot design credits include: Salad Days (The Chocolate. Fiona’s credits at the National Union Theatre, Bath Theatre Royal); Screwed Theatre as Deputy Stage Manager include: (Theatre 503); The One Day of the Year The Shaugraun; Arcadia; Dealers Choice; (Finborough). She recently participated in the Amy’s View; Skylight. World tours of Richard final for the Dutch Opera Design Award. III; King Lear; Hamlet; The History Boys; Power; Frankenstein; Collaborators; Battle Laura Hammond (Sound Associate) Royal; Humble Boy; Gagarin Way; The Talking graduated from Central in 2013 and since Cure; Gethsemane; The Effect; Beyond Caring; then, has been a sound operator at the Royal Hedda Gabler and Exit the King. Court working on shows including Anatomy of a Suicide and Road. She was also the sound Sylvia Darkwa-Ohemeng (Assistant Stage supervisor for an international tour of Not I, Manager) is a Rose Bruford Graduate in Footfalls and Rockabye and also the European Stage Management. Her credits include: The tour of Shakespeare’s Globes Two Gentlemen 33% Festival (Creative Youth Department at of Verona. Most recently she has been one Oval House); 24hour plays (Old Vic: New of the sound engineers with the Australian, Voices); NineRooms (Old Vic Tunnels); New Zealand and USA tour of Complicite’s Monologue Slam; RichMix; Future Fest; The Encounter. Eclipse (NTC); Grandfathers (NTC); Half Breed (India Tour, Soho Theatre); A Guide Louise Marchand-Paris (Wardrobe to Second Date Sex; Strong Arm (Edinburgh Supervisor) graduated from Wimbledon Festival: Underbelly Venue); Jungle Book College of Art Costume Design in 2014. (Birmingham Rep/Roundhouse); Ada Ada She has worked on film sets in France as Ada (Proximus Lounge, Brussels); Brainstorm a dresser and a wardrobe assistant. Since (Temporary Space); Putting Words in Your graduating, Louise has worked as a maker for Mouth (Roundhouse); Take-Over Season, film productions including Lady Macbeth; Storylab (Tricycle Theatre); NYT Playing Up My Cousin Rachel in 2016, and she has Season (Arcola); Halfbreed (India Tour); Boys been working at the National Theatre for (Vaults Festival); and Nine Night (National three years as a dresser and a wardrobe Theatre: The Dorfman). assistant. She was also the costume designer of Radieuses Vermines (Radiant Vermin Fuel (Co-producer) produces an by Philip Ridley). After a short run at the adventurous, playful and significant Leicester Square Theatre earlier this year, programme of work – live, digital, and across it toured in Paris and the Avignon Festival art forms – for a large and representative during the summer. audience across the UK and beyond. We collaborate with outstanding artists with Julia Reid (Company Stage Manager) fresh perspectives and approaches who seek trained in Stage Management at the Royal to explore our place in the world, expose Central School of Speech & Drama. Theatre our fears, understand our hopes for the credits include: Things I Know To Be True future, create experiences which change us (Frantic Assembly, UK Tour); Fatherland and in turn empower us to make change (MIF, Frantic Assembly, Royal Exchange in the world around us. Fuel Director Kate Manchester); Twelfth Night, Cat on a Hot Tin McGrath and Inua Ellams met in 2008, after Roof, Scuttlers, Three Birds, Rats Tales, Good, Kate saw the beginnings of what became Punk Rock and Private Lives (Royal Exchange Inua’s first play, The 14th Tale, at BAC. Manchester); Midsummer Nights Dream Fuel helped Inua develop this debut and (Int tour, Propeller); The Late Middle Classes produced it, premiering it at the Edinburgh (Donmar); Julius Caesar (RSC Swan); In the Festival, winning a Fringe First, touring it in Night Garden (UK Tour); Been So the UK and internationally and presenting

encoremediagroup.com/programs 15 Barber Shop Chronicles (CONTINUED) it at the National Theatre. Since that first producing theatre; a cultural hub, a place Milisuthando Bongela, Mandal Mazibuko, meeting, Fuel has worked closely with Inua, where people gather to tell and share stories Dwain, Abel, Jay, Thabiso Mohare, Lebo producing Untitled, Knight Watch, The Long and to engage in world class theatre. We Mashile, Tendai, Jessica Horn, Michale Song Goodbye, Black T-shirt Collection, The make work which is pioneering and relevant, Onsando, Daniel, Aleya Kassam, Njoki Spalding Suite, and Barber Shop Chronicles seeking out the best companies and artists Ngumi, Maimouna Jallow, Ian Arunga, Brian since its inception. Fuel is also currently to create inspirational theatre in the heart Munene, George Gachara, Njeri Wagacha, touring Inua’s An Evening with an Immigrant of Yorkshire. From large scale spectacle, to Mugsas Blick, Phiona Okumu, Cathy where with poems, stories and extracts from intimate performance we develop and make Adengo, Beverly Namozo, Simon, Alex, his plays, he tells about his life through work for our stages, for found spaces, for Dre Jackson, Jimmy, Patricia Okelowange, the lens of his experience of immigration. touring, for schools and community centres. Jessica Horn, Jude Atebe, Wallace Egbe, Additonal Fuel projects include: Touching The Our 2015/16 production of Chitty Chitty Fiona Hecksher, Wana Udobang, Tolu Void, adapted by David Greig and directed by Bang Bang played to over 500,000 people Ogunlesi,Wole Oguntokun, Adreonke Tom Morris, which opened at the Bristol Old across the country – our production of Beryl Adebanjo, Kenneth Uphopho, Ore Disu, Jude Vic in September 2018. played to 100 in a village hall in Wickenby, Atebe, Tj Owusu, Mary Owusu-Bempah, Lincolnshire. We create work to entertain and Seth EboArthur, Nii Ayikwei Parkes, Fiifi National Theatre (Co-producer) makes inspire. As dedicated collaborators, we work Ayikwei Parkes, Omara Ayikwei Parkes, world-class theatre that is entertaining, regularly with other theatres from across the Marianne San Miguel, Billie McTernan, challenging and inspiring. And we make it UK, independent producers, and some of the Belinda Boakye, Belinda Zhawi, Bridget, for everyone. We stage up to 30 productions most distinctive, original voices in theatre Anna & Joseph Minamore, Leeto Thale, at our South Bank home each year, ranging today. We develop work with established Simon Godwin, Mensah Bediako, Daniel from reimagined classics – such as Greek practitioners and find, nurture and support Ward, Jo Servi, Syrus Lowe, Denver Isaac, tragedy and Shakespeare – to modern new voices that ought to be heard. We Ekow Quartey, Tunji Lucas, Tunji Kasim, masterpieces and new work by contemporary cultivate new talent by providing creative Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Seun Shote, Kurt writers and theatre-makers. The work we space for new writers, emerging directors, Egyiawan, Ivanno Jeremiah, Daniel Francis, make strives to be as open, as diverse, as companies and individual theatre makers Calvin Demba, Sope Dirisu, Daniel Poyser, collaborative and as national as possible. to refine their practice. Alongside our work Poetra Asantewa, Shade & Kay Odunlami, Much of that new work is researched and for the stage we are dedicated to providing Xavier de Sousa, Jamie Hadley and the developed at the New Work Department: creative engagement opportunities that excite team at The Cut Festival of Barbering, and we are committed to nurturing innovative and stimulate. We build, run and sustain the late David MacLennan and his team work from new writers, directors, creative projects which reach out to everyone from at A Play, a Pie and a Pint at Òran Mór, artists and performers. Equally, we are refugee communities, to young people and Catherine Morgan, Laura Hammond, Louise committed to education, with a wide-ranging students, to older communities and people Marchand-Paris, Julia Reid, Fiona Bardsley, Learning programme for all ages in our with learning disabilities. At the Playhouse Sylvia Darkwa-Ohemeng, Peter Atakpo, Clore Learning Centre and in schools and there is always a way to get involved. Lotte Hines, Tuwaine Barrett, Elliot Edusah, communities across the UK. The National’s Alhaji Fofana, Bayo Gbadomsi, Solomon work is also seen on tour throughout the UK PRODUCTION CREDITS Israel, Anthony Ofoegbu, Kenneth Omole, Jo and internationally, and in collaborations Servi, Rachel Bowen, Laura Howells, Richard and co-productions with regional theatres. Globe built by Creative Metalwork. Model- Eustace and Sarah Cowan. Popular shows transfer to the West End and maker Tom Paris. Thanks to Ashley Jackson, occasionally to Broadway. Through National Professor of Imperial and Military History, This event was made possible by support Theatre Live, we broadcast live performances Defence Studies Department, Faculty of from the British Council. The British Council to cinemas around the world. National Social Science and Public Policy, King’s is the UK’s international organization Theatre: On Demand. In Schools makes College London, Visiting Fellow, Kellogg for cultural relations and educational acclaimed, curriculum-linked productions College Oxford. Thanks to: Krystle Lai, Kate opportunities. We create friendly knowledge free to stream on demand in every primary McGrath, Bijan Sheibani, Stella Odunlami, and understanding between the people of and secondary school in the country. Online, Fisayo Akinade, Hammed Animashaun, the UK and other countries. We do this by the NT offers a rich variety of innovative Peter Bankolé, Maynard Eziashi, Simon making a positive contribution to the UK digital content on every aspect of theatre. We Manyonda, Patrice Naiambana, Cyril Nri, and the countries we work with – changing do all we can to keep ticket prices affordable Kwami Odoom, Sule Rimi, Abdul Salis, lives by creating opportunities, building and to reach a wide audience, and use our David Webber, Anthony Welsh, Rae Smith, connections and engendering trust. public funding to maintain artistic risk- Jack Knowles, Aline David, Gareth Fry, taking, accessibility and diversity. Michael Henry, Kev McCurdy, Peter Atakpo, Charmian Hoare, Hazel Holder, Sebastian West Yorkshire Playhouse (Co-producer) Born, Tom Lyons, Rufus Norris, Ben Power, Welcome to the home of incredible stories. Emily McLaughlin, Nina Steiger, Wendy There has been a Playhouse in Leeds for Spon, Douglas Ejikeme Nwokolo, Michael almost 50 years; from 1968 to 1990 as Leeds Ekewere, Ros Brooke-Taylor, Nick Starr, Peter Playhouse and then with the opening of a Nice, Nadine Patel, Fusi Olateru, The British brand new theatre on its current Quarry Hill Council, Jo and Alison Elliot, Rambisayi site it became West Yorkshire Playhouse. Marufu, Billy Wolf, Christina Elliot, Alice West Yorkshire Playhouse is a leading UK Massey, Chesta Clarke, Shonisani Lethole,

16 SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP THE MOORE THEATRE Global Party NOVEMBER 9

GLOBAL PARTY

Produced by STG Education & Community Programs, GLOBAL PARTY is a high energy performance of cultural and contemporary dance and music. Celebrating 10 years, the performance features Northwest community performers celebrating rich cultural traditions from around the world. It’s a not-to-be-missed experience for all ages. This performance gives students and families the opportunity to learn more about their world and our diverse Seattle community. Think Global, Celebrate Local!

encoremediagroup.com/programs 17 Kate Wallich + The YC

DANCERS Kate Wallich (Director + Choreographer) is a Seattle based choreographer, director and educator – named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch”. She trained at Interlochen Arts Academy and holds a BFA Magna Cum Laude from Cornish College of the Arts. Kate has left a significant mark in the Pacific Northwest, having been commissioned and presented by leading institutions including On the Boards, Seattle Theatre Group, Velocity Dance Center, Seattle Art Museum, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Whim W’Him, Northwest Dance Project, Frye Art Museum and Henry Art Gallery. Her popular community focused class Dance Church™ that was founded in 2010 brings in 300+ people per week, and has partnered with local and national non-profit organizations including Gibney, Mark Morris Dance Center, BodyVox, Velocity, On the Boards, Raincity Rock Camp for Girls, Waterfront Seattle and Team Survivor NW among others. Dance Church™ happens regularly in Seattle, Portland, New York and LA, has popped up in cities worldwide and provides subsidized classes for working dancers. She co-founded her company The YC with Lavinia Vago in 2010 and has created four evening-length works and three large scale site- specific works. Nationally, Kate’s work has been presented at The Joyce, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival Inside/Out and Newfields/Indianapolis Industrial Ballet Museum of Art. She has been a Visiting Artist at National Center for Choreography at University of Akron with LA-based BodyTraffic, University of Washington, University of Oregon, Cornish College of the Arts, University of Utah and Beloit College. Internationally, her work has Director/Choreography: Kate Wallich been presented at Springboard Danse Montreal and SPOTLIGHT: USA Co-Director: Lavinia Vago Festival in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. In 2016 she founded Studio Kate Wallich, a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating a community of artists and Key Collaborator: Matt Drews the public through dance based, design forward experiences. The Studio Performers/Collaborators: supports The YC, Dance Church™, and YC2 — a platform for young dance David Harvey, Thomas House, Matt Drews, Tariq Mitri, professionals entering the working field. Kate was a 2013 and 2015 Andrew Bartee, Lavinia Vago, Kate Wallich Rauschenberg Residency fellow, a 2018 UCross Foundation Residency Musical Director: Johnny Goss Program fellow and has received awards and grants from 4Culture, Artist Trust, The Glenn H. Kawasaki Foundation, MANA Contemporary, and Live Band: Johnny Goss, William Hayes, Kristian Garrard, Andrew J.S. Seattle Magazine. Lighting Design: Amiya Brown Lavinia Vago (Dancer) is a dance artist from Italy, based in Seattle, Costume Styling: Michele Andrews working between Montréal, New York and Berlin. She holds a BFA Magna Company Manager: Alexander Hyman cum Laude from Cornish College of the Arts. She has created, performed and toured internationally with Sidra Bell Dance New York, Loni Landon Industrial Ballet is an evening-length dance and live music super-show Projects, Korhan Basaran, Anna Conner, Vim Vigor Dance Company, from prolific Seattle based choreographer and director Kate Wallich and Tom Weinberger, Seattle-Vienna based Saint Genet and more extensively her company The YC — named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch.” with Montrèal based RUBBERBANDance Group. She has been developing Inspired by the transgressive industrial music of the ‘80s and ‘90s, this her solo practice with Berlin based sound artist Harald Stojan, which darkly glittering production brings together Wallich’s world-renowned will premiere at Velocity Dance Center in February 2019. Studies of the dancers, with stellar Seattle musicians performing a live score by musician work have been showcased at SAM REMIX and 12 min max at Base Arts and producer Johnny Goss (Cock & Swan, La Luz, Lonesome Shack). + Experimental Space. As an educator, Lavinia teaches improvisational Wallich’s captivating brand of movement has been described as a mix of contemporary practices, Dance Church™, the RUBBERBAND Method, virtuosic contemporary ballet, club kid moves, smooth athleticism, and and is beginning to teach Dance for People with Parkinson’s Disease. post-post-modern dance tropes with an added dose of fashion, highly- She also works as a choreographic assistant and rehearsals director for crafted design, and pop culture. choreographers Victor Quijada, Loni Landon and Kate Wallich. She is rehearsal director of YC2, and has been co-directing, creating and Wallich is joined onstage by Lavinia Vago (RUBBERBANDance Group, performing with Kate Wallich + THE YC since 2010. Saint Genet), David Harvey (Alonzo King/Lines Ballet), Andrew Bartee (Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ballet BC), Thomas House (Kyle Abraham, David Harvey (Dancer) is a dance artist based in Seattle. He studied at Aszure Barton & Artists), Tariq Mitri (MADBOOTS Dance) and Matt Interlochen Arts Academy, The Kirov Academy of Ballet and the Alonzo Drews (Saint Genet). The work features costume styling by Michele King Lines Ballet School. Harvey was the first student from the AKLB Andrews and lighting and production design by Amiya Brown. School to be offered a position with the company, where he continued to work as a soloist for seven years. He started his freelance career by dancing Commissioned and produced by Velocity Dance Center in partnership with for Bobbi Jene Smith in San Francisco and New York, and then became a Seattle Theater Group with underwriting from Case Van Rij. 'Industrial collaborator of Kate Wallich + The YC in 2015. He has been dancing for Ballet’ premiered March 26, 2016 at The Moore Theatre in Seattle, Tom Weinberger since 2016, with recent premieres at Korzo Theater in Washington. The Netherlands, and at Velocity Dance Center in Seattle. Harvey is also currently dancing for David Raymond + Tiffany Tregarthen in Vancouver B.C.

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Matt Drews (Dancer) is a Seattle based artist who harnesses yoga + performance as rituals toward communal immersion. His creative roles oscillate as connector, choreographer, teacher and performer. He is the producer + art director of PISTIL. (www.mattdrews.com)

Thomas House (Dancer) was raised in Virginia Beach, VA. He received a BFA in dance from Purchase College, SUNY and freelanced in NYC for three years before moving to Seattle in early 2017. He has performed nationally and internationally with many companies including Aszure Barton & Artists, Loni Landon Projects, KT Niehoff and Abraham in Motion. Thomas is a certified Cunningham Technique® teacher through the Merce Cunningham Trust. Thomas joined The YC in January 2016, is a rehearsal director and teacher for YC2, a Dance Church™ teacher and a board member of Studio Kate Wallich. He recently returned from two months in NYC where he taught and established Dance Church™ now happening three times a week. Thomas also spent his time beginning research for a new performance creation with his longtime sound collaborator Kayla Cashetta.

Andrew Bartee (Dancer) grew up in Everett and is currently based in Vancouver, Canada. He has danced with Ballet BC, PNB, Whim W'Him, and The YC.

Tariq Mitri (Dancer) was born in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E, and raised in Portland, OR. He began his training at California Institute of the Arts and earned a B.F.A in 2015. He has performed with MADBOOTS Dance, Kate Wallich & The YC, WHYTEBERG, Rosanna Gamson WorldWide, Rebecca Lemme Acts of Matter, Dance Ageis, and Pasadena Dance Theatre. He has performed works by Julie Bour, Colin Connor, Sidra Bell, Jonathon Fredrickson, David Harvey, Ohad Naharin, and Price Suddarth. He was a participant in the 13th annual Seoul International Dance Festival, and performed with the Des Moines Metro Opera.

LIGHTING DESIGN Amiya Brown (Lighting Designer) is a Lighting Designer and Visual Artist based in Seattle, WA. She holds a Master’s Degree in Theatrical Lighting Design from the University of Washington. She designs lighting and visual concepts for theatre, dance, opera, and film. Her work has been presented at The Baryshnikov Arts Center, New York Live Arts, The Joyce SOHO (NYC) The Kasser Theatre (Montclair, NJ) On the Boards, The Moore (Seattle, WA) REDCAT (Los Angeles, CA) Yerba Buena Arts Center, William Hayes (Guitar) is a Seattle based multi-instrumentalist and ODC (San Fransisco, CA), The Guthrie Theatre (Minneapolis, MN), The composer. He creates music and sound design for film, dance, theater, and Kohler Arts Center (Sheboygan, WI), Maui Center for the Arts (Maui, HI) collaborates with experimental electronic quartet Newaxeyes, who released Miami Light Project (Miami, FL), The Della Nuova Danza Roma (Rome, their debut album Black Fax (2018) on Important Records. William Italy), and Theatre Le Quai (Angers, France) among others. She received a recorded guitars on Jóhann Jóhannson's score to Panos Cosmatos' film Gypsy Rose Lee Award in 2012 for her work on The Skriker (Janet Findley Mandy (2018) and Myrkur's award-winning album Mareridt (2017) with Production) and recently designed lights for Pat Graney's Bessie award- producer Randall Dunn, and has toured internationally as keyboardist for winning production Girl Gods. Long-standing collaborators include Kate Wolves in the Throne Room. Wallich, Pat Graney, Amy O’Neal, zoe|juniper, Alice Gosti, Kyle Loven, and KT Niehoff. Kristian Garrard (Drums) is a multi-instrumentalist and composer living in Bothell, WA. He currently plays in the bands Thousands and MUSICIANS Lonesome Shack. Johnny Goss (Musical Director) is a composer, sound designer and multi-instrumentalist. He is owner, producer and recording engineer at THE YC Dandelion Gold in Seattle. He is half of the nationally recognized duo Cock The YC was founded by Kate Wallich in 2010 with co-founder Lavinia & Swan, which specializes in mesmerizing rhythmic loops and vintage Vago and is a program of Studio Kate Wallich. The YC is comprised of electronic experimentalism. In the past ten years he has been a resource artists who research and collaborate on new works under the direction of and advisor for the Seattle music community recording artists like La Luz, Kate Wallich. The company has premiered four evening length works and Lonesome Shack, Senor Fin and Brad Dunn. His recordings, scores and multiple short-form works including Super Eagle (Velocity Dance Center, production work is available at DandelionGold.com 2014), Splurge Land (On the Boards, 2015), Industrial Ballet (Velocity Dance Center/Seattle Theater Group, 2016) and Dream Dances (On the Andrew J.S. (Keys + Voice) is an interdisciplinary artist based in New Boards, 2017). The company also works on design and film projects that York, dealing in the realms of photography, music, design and experience. have been presented as books, in forums, at film festivals and on the His recordings as a solo artist — The Rain at Night — are out now. internet. Members of The YC are invited to teach, mentor, choreograph and work as rehearsal directors for Studio Kate Wallich programs including YC2 and Dance Church™.

encoremediagroup.com/programs 19 THE MOORE THEATRE Black Violin NOVEMBER 15

Black Violin

In December, Black Violin was announced as Presentation, held in December, for the Aerosmith and Tom Petty, and has creatively the Turnaround Artist for Mary B. Bethune second consecutive year. In Fall of 2017, collaborated with the likes of Wu-Tang Clan, Elementary School in their hometown of the network selected Black Violin’s track Wyclef Jean and Alicia Keys. Broward County, FL. Turnaround Arts, a “Stereotypes” to promote the US Open tennis national education program of the John F. tournament. The duo composed music for the television Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, series Pitch which debuted on FOX in 2016, infuses arts into struggling schools to support Black Violin is currently writing and in addition to appearances on HBO’s Ballers, overall reform efforts. Founded by President recording their next studio album, due out The Tonight Show, The Wendy Williams Obama’s Committee on the Arts and the in 2018. The band’s most recent record, Show, and The Ellen Show. Humanities in 2012, the program partners Stereotypes, debuted at #1 on the Billboard schools with music instrument grants, arts Classical Crossover Chart and #4 on the In addition, Black Violin has performed supplies, professional development, musicals, Billboard R&B Chart. NPR praised the album for more than 100,000 students in the past and pairs each school with an artist to and band, saying “their music will keep 12 months throughout North America and provide mentorship, inspiration, and support classical music alive for the next generation.” Europe. The band is endorsed by Yamaha for the school’s journey in the program. Music, and has partnered with the National Turnaround Artists include Elton John, Black Violin is composed of classically Association for Music Manufacturers Edward Norton, and Yo-Yo Ma, among trained violist and violinist Wil B. and Kev (NAMM) to continue their advocacy for other highly acclaimed members of the arts Marcus, who combine their classical training accessible music education. community. and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that is often described This performance features a special Black Violin served as the house band for as “classical boom.” Black Violin has shared appearance by Seattle Collaborative ESPN’s Annual Heisman Memorial Trophy stages with top names including Kanye West, Orchestra.

20 SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP Bon Iver and TU Dance Join Forces

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On December 5-6, 2018, STG is thrilled to present Come Through, an innovative performance from two ground-breaking artistic forces, as Grammy-winning band Bon Iver and contemporary dance troupe TU Dance come together for an unprecedented collaboration!

This evening-length performance blends new live music from Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon with new choreography from Uri Sands, co-founder and co-artistic director of TU Dance, a company known for navigating complex themes of social change. Workshopped at MASS MoCA and premiered at the Palace Theatre in the Spring of 2018 as part of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra’s Liquid Music Series, this dynamic work now takes the stage at The Paramount for two performances only.

Formed in Fall Creek, Wisconsin by Justin Vernon, Bon Iver has achieved worldwide acclaim since the release of its 2007 debut album For Emma, Forever Ago, which generated praise from critics and fans alike. After touring the world and releasing their second album Bon Iver, Bon Iver —which netted Vernon Grammy Awards for Best Alternative Music Album and Best New Artist—the group took a hiatus in which Vernon collaborated with countless artists and toured with his own Volcano Choir. After returning to the stage at Vernon’s Eaux Claires Music Festival and releasing its third album in 2016, Bon Iver continues to collaborate and tour with various musicians in both the United States and Europe. SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP SUSTAINING SUPPORTERS Founded in 2004 by Toni Pierce-Sands and Uri Sands, TU Dance has garnered audience and critical acclaim for its diverse repertory, versatile artists, and for performances that are engaging, dynamic, and generous. Modern dance, classical ballet, African-based, and urban vernacular movements are combined in inventive and unpredictable ways to provide opportunities to experience the connective power of dance. The company has consistently performed to sold- out audiences and has enjoyed local and national recognition, including Star Tribune’s Artists of the Year, the inaugural Princess Grace Award in Choreography, and DANCE Magazine’s 2018 “25 to Watch,” among others.

Tickets for Come Through are on sale now. For more information, including how to purchase tickets, visit stgpresents.org.

encoremediagroup.com/programs 21 Theatre Access Programs For the Magic of Live Theatre. For All. ®

Sensory-Friendly Performance of Disney’s THE LION KING

With your support, STG, Disney Theatrical Group, TDF, and our community partners will be able to offer our first-ever sensory-friendly performance of Disney’s THE LION KING on January 5, 2019 at 2pm at The Paramount Theatre. Many families forego the opportunity to attend the theatre due to fear of disrupting traditionally quiet audiences or due to financial restraints. This special show will be performed in a supportive and judgment-free environment for children and adults who are affected by autism or facing other sensory issues. STG’s goal is to better serve our community by providing accommodations for a range of sensory needs in an affordable manner.

What is a Sensory-Friendly Performance? In advance of the performance, STG will provide to attendees a downloadable Social Story with pictures of the theatre and the production in order to help individuals prepare for the show. Additional resources for the performance will be provided, such as a Character Guide with photos and information about cast members and a Guide to Attending the Show with detailed information aimed at reducing anxiety over the unknowns of visiting a new space.

At the theatre, guests will be provided appropriate activity zones, quiet spaces, and helpful tools such as noise- cancelling headphones and fidget items. Slight adjustments will be made to the show including altered lighting and reduced sound. Food and drink will be allowed in seats and audience noise and movement will be embraced. Throughout the lobby, there will be break areas staffed by autism specialists for anyone needing to leave their seat during the show to visit a quiet space or activity zone. All restrooms will be family-friendly.

How Much Will Tickets Cost? Ticket costs will be significantly reduced to remove barriers so that all interested families are able to attend. Depending on seat location, tickets will be $15, $30, or $50. For those in need, some tickets will be completely underwritten.

Tickets can be purchased via our website at stgpresents.org/access

High-School Matinee Performance of DEAR EVAN HANSEN

Inspired by the success of STG’s recent student matinees and education curriculum for HAMILTON, we are planning to mirror this program for DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Themes from the show that will be highlighted include connection, identity, social media, and living in the digital age. On January 24th, 2019 at 1pm, regional high-school students who attend Title I public schools that qualify for the federal free and reduced lunch program will receive the opportunity to experience a matinee performance of DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Our goal to underwrite this performance will allow close to 3,000 students, who otherwise would not be able, to see this award-winning and relevant production. Included in our fundraising effort will be pre- and post-show curriculum for participating students. We’ve already received an enthusiastic response from schools who are grateful for this opportunity. Tickets will be issued directly through the schools.

22 SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP What Is STG’s Fundraising Goal and How Can I Help?

THE LION KING: STG’s fundraising goal for the sensory-friendly performance of THE LION KING is $170,000. Together, we can remove barriers to participation and ensure easy access for individuals and families who are affected by autism and other sensory issues. Your contribution will help cover expenses related to the advance communication, support at the theatre, and partially or fully underwritten tickets. We need your help to make the dream of a sensory-friendly performance of THE LION KING a reality.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN: STG’s fundraising goal for the special performance of DEAR EVAN HANSEN and related curriculum is $166,000. We experienced first-hand the positive impact of providing access for underserved students to see HAMILTON inspiring us to renew that commitment by reducing the ticket price for Title I high school students to see DEAR EVAN HANSEN.

In addition to seeing DEAR EVAN HANSEN, students will participate in curricular activities which will further develop collaborative and critical thinking skills while gaining a greater appreciation for the arts. The projects will focus on the responsibility and awareness around social media and growing up in the digital age. The reduced ticket prices, added curriculum, and transportation for the students to attend the performance dramatically increase our expenses. We need your help to make this experience possible for local students from Title I Schools to participate in this thought-provoking program.

At a Glance

• Who: Persons and families affected by autism and other sensory issues / A diverse population of students from Title I public high schools • What: Approximately 6,000 community members will receive access to the historic Paramount Theatre for an award-winning Broadway show • Total fundraising goal = $336,000

For more information on these programs or to donate online, please visit stgpresents.org/access

To talk to a staff member about how you can help support STG’s Theatre Access Programs, please contact Anna Culp, Director of Major & Planned Gifts: [email protected] | 206-315-8022

Thank you for your consideration to help make these special matinee performances possible. Individual donations are essential to making STG’s Education and Community Programs possible!

Seattle Theatre Group is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization. Our mission is making performances and arts education in the Pacific Northwest enriching, while keeping Seattle’s historic Paramount, Moore, and Neptune Theatres healthy and vibrant.

encoremediagroup.com/programs 23 STG Ailey Campers Take the Stage

This summer we were once again thrilled to partner with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for the third year of Seattle Theatre Group AileyCamp! On August 2nd, the campers gathered at The Moore Theatre for a final performance featuring dance and spoken word, as well as the visual art they created during their time at the camp. It was an inspiring evening celebrating six weeks of hard work, growth, and accomplishment.

Conceived in 1989 by Alvin Ailey, AileyCamp is celebrating 30 years of reaching thousands of youth across the country, providing direction and hope to youth who are most in need of knowing there can be a bright future.

As one of 10 AileyCamp locations throughout the U.S., STG AileyCamp—in memory of longtime Ailey Production Director, STG friend and Tacoma native Calvin Hunt—offers a free six- week camp for youth ages 11 – 14. The camp, located at the Tukwila Community Center, combines dance training, personal development, creative writing, visual art instruction, and percussion classes to support campers in developing a heightened awareness of their full potential, self-confidence, critical thinking skills and decision making skills to navigate difficult challenges.

During the program, campers took daily dance classes from experienced teaching artists in popular styles such as West African, jazz, ballet, percussion and the Lester Horton technique (which is the basis of Alvin Ailey’s works). They also participated in daily Personal Development and Creative Communication courses focusing on:

how to empower young people to All photos by Christopher Nelson direct their own lives; how to prevent drug abuse; improve nutrition; and using visual art as an effective means of expressing thoughts and feelings.

We congratulate all of this year’s campers and look forward to a fourth year of STG AileyCamp next summer!

24 SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP SUPPORTERS of Seattle Theatre Group

$100,000 & Above Lucy Helm Larry Cohen Derek & Natalie Robbecke Anonymous Janie Hendrix The Colic Family Michael Rokasy 4Culture Susan Hood Don & Ann Connolly Family Fund Dorie Ross Eliza & Brian Shelden Teri Howe Gary Corrington & Jennifer Whip Kali Sakai Washington State Heritage Capital Project Carolyne Howley Madeleine & Luke Cwik Stephen & Sheila Salamunovich Fund administered by the Washington Alan Hunter The Helgestad Family Gordon Adams & Corie Sandall State Historical Society Intellectual Ventures Lien Dao Michael & Cari Schutzler Jubilation Foundation Fund of Tides Hazel Davis Ashley Seffernick & Mel Carson $50,000–$99,000 Foundation Tom & Margaret Easthope Michele Sharar Anonymous (2) Jason & Deanna Kilmer Lisa & Fred Farin Lynnette Sherwood ArtsFund Kyle Kinkade Ellen Ferguson DeLee Shoemaker Broadway Across America Lily & Lucien LaMotte Katie Flannigan Kenny Shwab Ida Cole Langley Recruiting Jody Fletcher William Skoff Peter & Susan Davis Jaclyn & Stefan Lessard Forrest & Rebecca Foltz George Soltes Microsoft Matching Gifts Haven Ley Barry & JoAnn Forman Timothy Sunday Tim & Kris Rose Ross & Tracy Lincoff Michael & Lynnele Forrest Dillon Tellier City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Bob & Monique Lipman Anne Francis & Craig Simmons Ticketmaster Grant MacLeod Aaron Frein Selena Tonti $25,000–$49,000 Gail Mautner Jim Fursman Jason & Erica Tripard Anonymous Mark McClarty Christy & Travis Gagnier Jeff & Summer Trisler The Bradley Family Foundation Kristi Miller The Gargus Family Maya Trujillo Ringe Casey Family Programs Judith Moccia Sattler Will Garner Johnny Underwood & Monte Bridges Charlotte Martin Foundation Greg & Allison Mollner Carmen Gayton Martin Walker Tom Douglas & Jackie Cross Mike & Ashley McCready Cheryl & William Geffon Bruce & Peggy Wanta Jim Kraft & Dominique Posy Greg & Michelle Page Anthony J. Giardini Mike Waters National Endowment for the Arts Jenn Pan Elizabeth Glazov Keith Whittemore Why Not You Foundation Steve & Nena Peltin Diane Godfrey Scott & Linda Whittlesey Bryan Peters Jonathan Green Steve Wicklund $10,000–$24,999 Arthur Pfund Jeff & Judy Greenstein Allen & Janice Wiesen Christina L Aadland Gale Picker Kristi & John Guin Mark & Barbara Williams Ted & Danielle Ackerley Paul & Dina Pigott Missy Hagell Elizabeth Willis Bob & Ali Alexander Kristina & Jeff Preedy Richard Hansen Windermere Real Estate/M2 Stephen Black & Kevin McNamara Sam Riley Antonette & Robert Harmon Wyman Youth Trust Jan & Kenneth Block Sasquatch! Music Festival Rebecca Harris Jennifer Yi Boeing Matching Gifts Jeffery Schempp Laurie Hart & Thomas Morgan Bob & Sandy Zook Becky Bogard Schultz Family Foundation Cynthia Hennessy Donald Zwink & Clark Thompson The John Brooks Williams & John H. Logan Seetharaman Mary & Tom Herche Gerry Zyfers Bauer Endowment for Theatre Judge Douglas Smith & Mrs. Judy Smith The Hirayama Family Lori Campana Walt Smith Joseph Hoang $1000–$2499 The Clark Family David & Naomi Spinak Ben Hodges Anonymous (3) Ken & Sharon Clay Start It! Foundation Michael Hoffman Luba Abramova Andrew Conru Tom & Kathy Story John Houlihan Claudine Adamo Erin Coomer Amy Theobald & Carabeth Lee Aidan Hughes A.Michael & Pamela Adams Country Music Association Foundation Johnathan Toman Zhenya & Michael Hyman Joanie & Craig Adams Jack & Anne Fontaine Cody Touchette Insight Strategic Partners Susan Adelman Garneau-Nicon Family Foundation Nancy Urner Jim & Pamm Jardine Maura Ahearne & John Bregar Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Matching USI Tim & Becky Johnson Amy Alcala Gifts VWC CPAs & Business Managers Jeannine Jones Jay & Sandy Allen David & Patricia Giuliani Steven Wayne Stacy Justino Heather Andersen & Leslie Christian Glenn & Nancy Haber Andrea Wenet Robin Kanter Larry & Michelle HNS Charitable Gift Fund Bill & Becca Wert Jeff King Mark & Caryl Andrews Tonya & Robert Little Art & Carolyn Whittlesey Doug Kirby Claire Angel Shawn & Jesse Magraw Crystal Wilson Steven Kohlmyer & Debra Warden Darryl Aoki New England Foundation for the Arts Christopher Wright Kimberly Krabill Wayne Araki Kwok Jack Yang Ng Kathryn & John Yerke Robyn Barfoot & John Kropp John Archer & Tatum Kerr Northern Trust The Peg & Rick Young Foundation Thomas & Sarah Stuhlsatz-Krouper Jesus Areyano Cristine & Chris Orr Zaki Rose Josh & Colleen LaBelle Cassandra Aspinall Pivotal Ventures Landbridge Lighting Anne Backstrom Tina Podlodowski & Barcy Fisher $2500–$4999 Lane Powell Nancy Backus Sue & Mike Raney Anonymous Sarah Lash Regina & Steve Ball Safeco Foundation Morgan Abbott & Ryan Rood Ty & Lisa Lee Florian Barca David Shank Kirsten & Jason Abboud Thomas F. Leonard David & Jacqui Barnes Richard & Michele Steckler Adrienne Adams Marty Loesch & Cyndi Lewis Carlos Barrera Lorna Stern Rob Aigner & Tina Pappas Jason & Linda Lowry Tom Bartholomew Jeff Vanlaningham & Beth Galetti Maggie Alhadeff The Macrodglon Family Kate Becker & Michael Compton Vitalogy Foundation Andrea Amundson Karin Marlowe Claire Beighle Levi & Stephanie Ware Lindsay Anderson & Janet Piehl Dylan “ExoByte” Mayo Roy Belville Adam Zacks & Lynn Resnick Rebecca Armstrong Patrick & Peggy Mazzuca Rachelle Benbow Sherilyn Bankston Carla McAlister Paul Berg $5000–$9999 Tom Barghausen & Sandra Bailey Chris & Katie McReynolds Allyson Bertz Anonymous Howie Barokas Robert Medal Brad Bissell Kimberly Bell Melissa Barrett Teri Milnes Lea Black Rache Boston Scott & Michelle Bash Mind-Body Empowered Graham Arthur Blair Alexander Brandt Don W. Beaty Chie Mitsui Colin Bodell Shavondelia Brown Carolyn Bechtel Mike & Athina Mizuno Catherine Boshaw Susan & Jeffery Buske Crystal Beeler Caroline Mock Brad Boswell Kelly Shields & Angel Calvo Marc Bellis & Lauri Burroughs Lorna & Bill Moffett Shaun Botha Richard Colella Josh & Brooke Dickson Jesse D. Moore Julie Bourm Commerce Bank of Washington Rick & Mindy Bennett Tiffany Moore & Jonah Sterling Barbara Box Costco Wholesale Executive Match Linda Betts Derrick Morton Tim Boyd Christina & Mark Dawson Jim Bianco Eric Muller Megan Bramlette & Megan Hall Kelley & Craig Dobbs Luther Black & Christina Wright Michael Murphy Mark & Linda Bratonia Ron Wilkowski & Kyla Fairchild Shawna & Jim Bold Heather & Brian Myers Jim & Lynn Brooks Katherine Flinn Leona Bosch Jesse & Kristi Nelson Jason Brotman Eve Fordyce Arthur Butler Dawna Nipp Tammra Brougher Gail & Jackie Frank Tanya Cabral Pacific Learning Academy Elizabeth Broussard Ricardo Frazer Barbara Cahill Pam & Jon Paley Alan Brown Laurie Frink Kevin & Nancy Cahill Jackie Payne Robert & Lisha Brown GACO Western Don Carlin Patrice & Helene Pelland Heather Brubeck Debrorah Gates Gail & John Carpenter Edward Pesik & Teresa Blanchett Donna Bruton Edward & Sue Giaimo Carrie Carson Sean Pierce Patricia & Dan Brzusek Rohit Gopal Tim & Sarah Cavanaugh Owen Pitcairn Gary & Catherine Bylund Scott & Suzette Guenther Caroline Charter Diane Prescott Karen Caldwell Charles Hammontree Jr. John & Kelle Christianson Puget Sound Energy Foundation Jama Cantrell & Allen Summers Jeff & Shelly Heier Robert Clore & Julia Wolf Adam & Tanya Reinhardt Kim Cantrell

encoremediagroup.com/programs 25 SUPPORTERS of Seattle Theatre Group

Steve Carstensen Anna Goeke Donna Martin Rebecca Shank Blake Casad Chris Gorey Les & Jen Martin Michelle Shaw Paul & Theresa Casey Irwin Goverman Pam Mason Andrew Shultz & Wade Stritzinger Richard Castaneda Dan & Gigi Green Charles & Janette Mayes The Shwab Family Myla Causing & Todd Versaw Dr. Leslie Greene Marcella McCaffray Clay B. Siegall Joe & Sara Cerrell Carol Gregory Diane & Merley McCall Susan Silver Jennifer Chartraw & Selina Petosa Scott Gregory Lia & John McClellan Joe Simon & Mark Miller Suzan & Richard Chavez Gerard Grohl Mary Mcclellan Aronen Robert Simon Derick & Tracey Clack Thomas Guinn Susan McConnell Rachel Sirkin Jeff Clapsaddle Maria Gunn Megan McLaughlin Ted Sive Hazel Warren Andrew & Michelle Haines Michelle Mejia Ryan Slaugh Gloria Fern People’s Injury Network NW Joan Melgaard Tyler & Maggie Slone Jeremy Cole Therese Hammill Linda & Robert Melin Mary Smith Joe Bailey Cole Sonia Handforth-Kome & Chris Bobbitt Jennifer Melland Kay & Len Sorrin Sharon Coleman Tracy Hansen Monte & Rachel Michaelis Jennifer & Mark Spatz E&J Gallo Winey Edward Harley J Eric Middleton Atreya Srivathsan Debbie Collins Lisa & Tucker Hatfield James Mitchell Kimberly Starman Matteo Colombo Alex Hay Margaret Lyons Montoya Amelia Starr Jason & Lisa Colton Jan Hendrickson Karen Moore John & Eva Stephanus Erin Combs Bob & Jennifer Henning Steve & Thanne Moore Family Charitable Phillip Stone David Coons Michael & Kim Hensley Fund Deborah & Keith Streeter Carolyn Corvi Sandra Herman Jennifer & Aaron Morgan Heather Sumner Stephen Costanzo Kelly & Michael Hershey John & Mitzi Morris Robin Supplee & Mike Derzon Michael Covarrubias Tim & Pam Highfill Timothy Morrow Scott Svenson Johnna Craig Holly Hill Steve & Cassandra Moselle T-Mobile John & Emily Crandall Douglas Hillman Manette Moses BG & Leslie Tanzer Gail Crawford & John Barnard Garett Hilty Elizabeth Mountsier Rose Tatlow & Neil Roseman Donna J. Crider, DVM Christina Hitchcock Ronald Muller Greg & Kris Taylor Dan Crouse Paula E. Hlastala Nanci Murphy Jesse Taylor Jeremy Cummins David Holt, ARNP & William Freestone Dan & Mary Murray Tammy Taylor-Raden Lawrence Cushman Lindsey Holt Scott Murray & Peter Corippo Mariano & Barbara Teixeira Michelle Dauphiny Douglas & Andrea Holtan Daniel Myers & Sarah Centanni Kenneth Temiyasathit Dan & Natalie Delorey Hadden Hoppert Michael & Erane Myint Tyler & Bianca Tillman Alok Desai Thomas Horton Jonathan Nadeau Jennifer Tomas Detachment 3 Inc. Jeffrey Howard & Jan Carlton Neil Nafus Timothy Tomlinson & Vu Pham Suzanne Dilanzo Aaron Howland Louise Durocher & Mike Nelson Tandy & Susan Trower Jaennae Dinius Sarah L Hughes Rebecca Nelson Colin & Annie Turner Christopher Doll Nimia Hunter-Velez Robert & Colleen Nicklos Michael Turner Gaynelle Dorsey & Mike Poppoff Marie Huwe Nintendo of America Scott Unger Meredith Drent Laura Inveen & Bill Shaw Thomas Noble Cornelis van Rij Andy Dulin & Linda Schoener Anatol & Ella Ionis George & Gloria Northcroft Clark & Barb VanBogart Julie Durant Layla Isaac Alicea & Nathaniel Novak Andrew Vanosdale Nathan Dwyer Eric Ismert Amy Ogi Alisa & Josh Vitello Olga Dyckman Luke Ivey Alida Oles Gary Volchok Karen Easton Cherryl Jackson-Williams Victoria Olson Huong Vu Steve Egge Kevin Jahne Kristi L. Oosterveen Adam Vwich David McShea & Sophia Eitel Brady Johnson Sal Orso Melanie & Jeff Walsh Brandt Elster Cheryl Johnson Eric & Elizabeth Orth Teri Walster Ray Engle in Memory of Janice Engle Frederick Johnson Lea Anne & Joe Ottinger Jan & Nancy Wanamaker John & Christine Enslein Myrtle Johnson Terry & Joe Ozimek Sheila Watkins Philip J. Erickson & Michele Lucien Phillip Johnson Liam Palmer Gwenydd Ann Way Erickson Jim & Pat Johnston Leah Papernick & Eric Lippert Clifford Webster Andrew & Stacy Erisman Harvey Jones & Nancy Iannucci RuthAnn Parish Josiah Wedgwood Chad Errett Meg Jones Robert & Rachel Pasterick Julie Weed April Bailey & Eduardo Escardo-Raffo Andrea Keene Kim Paulon-Poole Weisman Family Foundation Catherine Escobar Michael Kennedy Sean Pelletier Gary Wenet Rachel Escoto Catherine Kent Vic Pentz Catherine Wheaton Antonio Esteves Gilles Khouzam Anne Peterson Daryl Whitley & Greta Musland Steve & Sue Eulau Jeanine Kielb Dave & Kristy Peterson Kelly Whorton Kay Ewing Matthew Kinzelman Sara Peterson Stephanie Wildman In honor of Lisa Farin Kimberley Kirkland & James Ruddy Pie Lab Bakery Levi & Mark Wilhelmsen Maritza Farrant Thomas Klein Mary Pigott Byron Williams Kristy Fassio Brittany Kohl Steve Poslermo Sherry Wilson Alison Fast William Konrady Ryan Price Amy Windham Lisa Fazio Sacha Koohgoli Diana & MIchael Prise Larry & Susan Winn Joseph & Anusha Fernando Karen Koon Melanie Pritt Sherri Wolson & Neil Black Bruce Firestone Jeb Korzilius Andrew Putnam Matt Woltman Ken & Kathy Fisher Henry L Kotkins Jr Judy Quick Steven & Mary Wood Lani Fisher Ellen Kowalczyk Toni Kuhl-Radford Adrienne Wu William Fitzharris Ekawee Kriengkraipetch & Michael Wilson Jim & Patricia Ramseth Samia Khudari & Dan Wuthrich Cecilia Flombaum Elisa Krinsky-Unser Scott & Shawn Redman Danielle & Jay Yedinak Laurie Flynn Emily Krouse Kevin & Robbi Reed Grace Yuan Carrie Foley Robin Krueger Jonathan Reichhold Dr. & Mrs. J. Francisco Yuvienco Michael & Marta Fortin Cathy Krug & Erik Lundberg Donna Reitz Andrew Zhang Albert Foster Brian Krumholz Rao Remala Sara & Andy Zuchetto Deborah Fouts Holly Keenan Paul Rich Justin Fox Sam Largent Brian Richmon & Kathleen Peterson $500–$999 Christina Frary William Lawson Rush & Susan Riese Anonymous (2) Michael & Danielle Freeman Ed & Barbara Lee Chuck & Jane Riley Nick Achmon Leslie & Tony Freytag Robert Leet The D&P Roberts Family Foundation Gary Ackerman James Fridenmaker Therese Leggiere & Matthew Porosky George Robinson Celeste Adame & Tanya Keene Sharon Friel Phyllis Leventhal Jennifer Rodriguez Jon Aguirre Maureen Frisch Jan Levy Frank Rohrschneider Carla Ainsworth Jamie Fullen Kris Lilley Andrew Rose Doreen Ali Glynn Furby Thomas Eric Loeser & April Rose Bauer Emma Roudabush Rene Alkoff Claire Furlong Lovejoy Family Shawn Rourk Barbie Allen Dana Garvey Julie Lyman Robin & William Rutherford Dean & Vicki Allen Emily Gigot Deming & Michelle Maclise Jeff & Lauri Ryder Tom & Linda Allen Ginny Gilder Casey & Philip Madsen Debra L. Sand Ken & Jennifer Altena Joshua Gilpatrick & Lichun Li John Maganas Victoria Sanders Megan Anderson Brian Gish Martha Makosky & Stephen Prentice Isaiah Schaff Fredrik & Suzie Andreasson Laura Glass The Maney Family Erin Schietinger Timothy Baccus Thomas & Tracey Glembin Matthew Manley Maren & John Schnebeck Matthew Bailey Joanna Glickler & Brenda Majercin Ramandeep & Gurpreet Mann Bryan & Stephanie Scott Katharine Baker Turner Gochanour Stephen Markowitz Erin & Mark Shagren Susan Baker

26 SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP SUPPORTERS of Seattle Theatre Group

Kate Endle & Chris Ballew Renee Engelking Joe Kneeland Susan Pray Craig Barker Andrew Estes Lindsay Knickelbein Bill Predmore Jeff & Carmen Barr Linda Etim John & Karen Kois Trish Priest Anne Bartol Elizabeth Evans Teresa Kopkas Pauline Proulx Katherine Beal Robert Everist Kevin & Rachel Kramer Michelle Pruitt Erin Weled John Eyre & Karren Eckwortzel Susan Kramer Troy & Corina Rahmig Dawn Beatty Jill Fancher Greg Kucera Donald & Deanna Rappe Katherine Beck Fey Lilia Fannin Michael Kuhnsman & Adrian Bennett Rebecca & Barry Ray In Memory of Ron Bell Juli Farris Perry & Janet Kusakabe Tristan Reidford Gregg & Lauren Bennett Ann Felton Robert Laks Kenneth Reimers Trevor Bennett Paul Ferraro Thomas Lamperti Lauri Reinhart Amy Berens Rod Fichter Monica Lane Jane Repensek Yoram Bernet Avi Finkel Nicholas Lane Dawn & Ellis Reyes Tushar Bhatnagar John Forbes George Laws Matt & Laurel Richardson Jay Arnold & Mary Beth Binns Gwendolyn Ford David LeCompte Michael Rider & Lisa Hogan Andrew Birck Kashawna Foster Se-Wai Lee The Kathy Wendt Fund Sally C Bjerklie Sally & Eben Frankenberg JC. Leveque Robert Riggle Hunter Bloch Lindsay Franklin Neil Levine Michaela Ripley Dina Blum Elizabeth Frederickson Eric & Suzi LeVine The Roarty Family Karissa Bodnar Greg Friedman Kasey Lewis Colin Robinson Mary Ann Bolte Holly Fritz Lichun Li Sharon L Robinson Marni Bonnin Jerry Fulks Christopher, Jessica, & Alexander Lider Ben, Katie & Elba Rodriguez Sarah Boss Lana Fuller Armin & Kelly Liedtke Sara Rogge Philip Brazil Brian Galante Sharon Lott Jane Rohrer Sandra Brock Dawn Galster John & Jennifer Lovik Barbara Roper Mark & Jen Broughton Annabel Garcia-Andresen & Third Lowen Family Foundation Pamela Rossman Michael & Stacy Brouillette Andresen Chris & Katharine Lucas Lance Rowley Pamela Brouns Jean Gardner Twyla & Tom Lucas Jim & Ann Rudd Allyson Brown & Greg McNutt Mark Garrido Bettina Maki Allan Ryan Susan Brown Kevin Geloff Christine & Steve Mallouk Mike Ryan John & Amy Bruce Anna Gentry Kenneth Ragsdale Raymond Sam Ted Bruya Eric & Siege Getsinger Managed Reliability Aimee Samac Sean Bulger Sarah Giles Michael Manca Jose Sanchez Tracy N. Burgess Jonathan Gill James & Tracy Manlove Shirley Sanchez Tom & Linda Burley Shelley & Lee Gill Naomi Marquez-Blake & Bruce Blake Carol Sanders & John Loux Dave & Cheryl Burr Marc Gillette Chuck Martin Judie Sanders Tom & Yelena Button Lynn & Colleen Giroir Michael Massaro Peter Sanderson Mark Byers Timothy Gleason Bruce C Mathey Faith & Jason Sandmaier Dennis Byrd Michelle Goldberg Sherry & Mitchell Maurer Michael Sarabosing Carrie Cain Nathan Goldberg John Maynard & Sally Annabella Micah Saraceni Joan Cainan Paul Goldberg Scott McFadden John Schenken Edward Callaway Ronald & Elizabeth Goldberg Laura McGinnis Joe Schwartz Samantha Caplan Jennifer Goldstein Ken & Lisa McGraw Molly Schwartz Pam Cardamenis Jonathan Goodman David & Karin McKee Scott Schwitz Chris Carlson Google Matching Gifts Emily McLuen & Kevin Judson Nicole Scillo Paul & Beverly Cascio Bruce Gordon Beverly Mcmanus Rockwell Scott Linda & Mike Casey Laura B. Gowen Bret Meaker Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Seher Corey Casper Laurie P Greene Shevaun Meggitt Scott & Meredith Selfon Adrienne Caver-Hall Barbara Griffin Carin Mengert Aaron Semer & Lyndsay Wilhelm Andrea Chatard Troy Guilao Julie Metzger Monal Shah Pete & Robin Chikos Sarah & Michael Hahn Dr. Marcy Meyer Kenneth Sharp M. Patrick Chinn Patricia Haight Heather Mickler Matt Shaw & Tirza Sanchez-Shaw Steve Cho George Hall Frank Miley Meghan & Dan Sheridan Matt Clarich Marcus & Michelle Handler Greg Miller Neil & Rolanda Shiosaki Travis Clark Annette Hankins Emmanel Miranda-Steiner Carol Simpson Kim Clauson Kurt Harmon Rebecca Monk Virtaj Singh & Sarah Sullivan-Singh The Coca-Cola Company A. Gustav Hartmann Aaron Moore Mark & Susan Sisson Sarah Coerber Katherine Haselton & Benjamin Andrews Billy Morales Sheila Sloan-Evans Charles Collins Clare Hegg Gabrielle & Michael Morganti Christina Smith Ross & Linda Comer Anja & John Helmon Chris Mowery C.M. Smith Patrick Conklin Chuck & Christine Hendryx Marc & Cindy Mrvicka Tracey Smith & Eric Keto Dow & Shirley Constantine Tara Hicks Janet Muldrow David Sousa Ari Consul Charlie Hill & Sarat Vann-Hill Liberty Munson Jared Spears Peter Corwin Nathan Hill Margaret Murphy Alexander C. & Tilly S. Speyer Foundation Celeste Cosgrove Michael Hills Doug Myers Mishelle Spivey Jeremy Court & Deryn Doverty Suzanne Hittman Carolyn Nance & Klaus Lustica Jennie & David Spohr Kim Cripe William Hochberg Clarice Nash Sharry & Don Stabbert John & Karen Cunningham Karen Holeman-Brown Michael Neufeld Charlie Stanton John Cory Curtis Andrea Holliman Nextune, Inc. James & Barbara Stapper Dale Curtis Leslie & Daniel Hopkins Jennifer Nichol Kimberle Stark Randolph & Shelly d’Amore Mary P. Horan Cornelius Nicholson Cassi & Ciara Gadler & Lori Stephens Mitchell Daily Alisa Horwitz Kevin Norman Darby Stewart Jeff Daniel Zach Howes John O’Neill Melanie Stewart Josie Daniels Jesse Hunter Sheila O’Sullivan & David Leen William Sugarman William Daugherty Tami Yamashita Ginee & David Ogard Jennifer Sullivan Addy Davis Andrew Hushbeck Yasemin Oktay Stuart & Babrara Sulman Carlton Davis Katherine & Brian Husted Gary Olson Susan Taketa Elaine Davis Tony Ibrahim Todd Olson Jeannette DeLay Terry & Jennie Davis Steven Ip & Tina Pham Joe & Kathy Ornelas Stauffer Taylor & Annie Poetker Monica Day Larry Jacobson & Heather Trim Karen Ortiz, PhD Sandra Tennyson Leslie Decker Jack & Sheila Jaynes Thomas & Cynthia Ostermann Charitable Kris Thomas & Lindsey Lind Michael Deer Robert Jirsa Fund Robin Thomas Devon DeHaas Ben Johnson Carin Parcel Paul Thorpe Ami Deines Deborah Johnson & Jeff Hupp Emily Parsons Caitlin Tinney Stanley Delducco Ken Johnson Michael Pasewark Suzanne Toner Wendy & Peter DeLuca Jett Jones Adam Paulson Toby & Jen Travis Thomas DesLongchamp Paula Jones Gong Kimberly & James Stout Clint Tseng Daniel Dixon Judy Jorgensen Nicole Pelsinsky Vanessa Vallejos Gail M. Doll Christian Juenke Eric Pettigrew Jennifer Loo Alfred Donohue Judy Kalb Terrance Pollak Jonathan Vangstad Mark Donovan & Erica Chriss Nandita Kamath Nicole Pollock Alexi & Linda Varanko Ralph & Freddie Dreitzler Jessica Kennedy Scott Porad Sandra Vargas Erin Dziedzic Ruth Kerr Alex Porter Eric & Julie Varness Kathryn Edens Berb Kidder Ken Potts Thirukumarin Vaseeharan Michael Edwards Kathleen Kirschner Paul Pradel Mikal Viencek

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Chad Vigen Jayanne Bixby Shelby Clayton Alicia Evans Jill Hangen Anthony Viggiano Mona Blad Jim & Emily Cockrell Kelly Evans Jessica Hanson Amanda Villegas Donald Blair & Kathleen Bemis Timothy Coffey Mark Everts & Will Howington Karyn Harkins Jim Virgil Gary Blevins Jeff & Kathi Coffler Rene Ewing Marlene & John Harmeling John & Janet Walker Tom & Judy Bluhm Edward R. Cogswell, Jr. Lauren Exnicios Kendal Harr Charles & Elsie Walter Francie & Jason Bluming Jocelyn Coimbre Expedia Inc. Deborah Harrison Vincent & Ami Ward Jonathan Bockelman Arian Colachis Raven Farr Cindy & Robert Hartner Lalitta DePew Donna Bogdan Kenneth Coleman Robin Farrish Kristen Harvey Susan Warwick Dana Boggess Victoria Coleman Jonathan Feifs Christian Haselbach Geir & Mary Watland Matthew Boisen Michael Collins-Wolaver Debra Overlin Carolyn Hastings Jerry & Vreni Watt Adrian Bonar & Abigail Kite Dawn Colston Robert & Ramona Femiano Jason & Stacie Haworth David & Cynthia Welte Emerald City Guitars Michael Commons Doug & Robin Ferguson Marlo Haynes Jack Westerfield Ann Borelli Peter Commons Kent Ferris Karen & Mark Hayward Elizabeth Weybright Randall Boseman Matthew Compton Nadine & Don Fidler Dave Heberer KC Whitehouse Marilyn Botcheos Robert Connors Melanie Field Mohamed Hegazy Karri Wicka Lisa Bouchard George Cook Alyx Fier Eric & Monica Heinberg Fred & Deborah Wilds Jerry Bougie Nancy Cooper Paul & Michelle Filinson Heather Heinzen Brianna Winn Diane Bowe Sarah Cooper Robyn Finkbeiner Tammy Heldridge Shelby Winston Tom Bowman Patti & Peter Amundson Jelani & Samantha Finnie Ian Hellen Jennifer Wold Chris Boyd Mark Corpus Megan Fishback MaryJo Heller Katherine Woodcock Michael Boyle Gabriel Correa Annie Fisher William Helsel Stephen Woodland Brandt Forensic Economics Jennifer Cota Ben Fjosne Thomas Henderson Kobi Yamada Lis Bratlien William Courshon Donna Flanagan Johnson Marnie Hendrix Sung Yang Trevor Brauser Maxwell Craig Holly Flatt Bradley Henry Hilary Young Rebecca Brayton Meaghan Craig Kevin Fleming Jill & Jon Herendeen Robert Zipp Fritz Brendemihl Tim Crain Andrew Foster Miguel & Christine Herrera David Brennan Catherine Crandell Staci Foster Dick & Sheila Hess $250–$499 Pamela Breske Daric Craven Adam & Karrie Fox Peter & Jane Hesslein Anonymous (3) David Breskin Nathan Crawford Jessica Fox Ann Hicks-Thomas Susan & Jon Aarstad Rosellen Brewer CC & Bill Crenshaw Justin Fox-Bailey Peter Hilgendorf Oscar Abello Shira Brewer Amy Criniti Jesse Freitas Michael Hines Linda Abernathy Sara Brin Jill Crisafulli Kai Fujita Jaclynn Hiranaka Lisa Abram-Kolodenko Martha Brockenbrough Kristina Crothers Debra Fulton Nancy Hirsh Dan & Daria Absher Joe Brown Anna & Ryan Culp Susan Fung Larry & Mary Hoback Paul Abundis Jr. Stephen & Lise Brown Julie Cunningham Brian Fusco Darren Hochstedler Chrissy Acarregui Susan Brown Kevin Currier Kevin Futhey Erin Ellen Hoff Diane Ack Zane Brown Zachary Cyr Mary Galash Joan Hoff Doug & Shelly Ackerman Ann Bruce Cynthia & Mike D’Angelo Steven Gales Christine Hogle James Acquavella Bob Bucci Luke & Misha Dacy John Gallagher Brenna & Jerry Holkins Bethany Acree Jacob Buerk Pamela Daigle Kelley & Larry Garcia Robert & Linda Holland Julie Adam Mark Buerk Kathryn Dalzell Stanley Garlington Katherine Hollenbaugh Yonatan Ahdut Ms. Lynda Bui Alan & Karin Dashen Melissa Garred Tim & Kim Holm Timothy Ahlers Sarah & Tom Bullock Gretchen Davey Jeff Gelfuso Corey Holmes Mr. Ray Akers Melanie Burch Judith Davey Jessica Gendreau Melissa Holschbach Bryan & Yuko Alberts Paula Burke Heather Davidson Connie Gereaux Beau Holt Amanda Aldous Sara Burke Thomas Davis Mary Kay Germany Bettie Hopkins Audrey Alexander Christine Burton O’Donnell Day Gregory Gessell Tai Horgan Kenneth & Marleen Alhadeff Joshua Busch & Cara Oliver Minerva Del Razo & Cesar Perez Karen Getzinger James Horton Rachel Allen Brianna Butler Leonardo Del Riego Lisa & Christopher Gilbert Minglei Huang Holly Alleva Jerod Button Jacki Delecki Renee Giugliano Sarah & Sam Huber Lisa Alley Willem Jacob Buys Jeff DeLong Lydia Glassley Brian Hughes Spencer Ambauen Alan Cabodi Kathleen Demaree Vicki Godden-Allen Michael Hui Allison Andersen Dr. Martin & Jane Cahn Candace Denegal John Goebel Rachel Hungerford Matthew Andersen Amy Caldwell Jeffrey Denson Jennifer Goldberg Gayle Irwin Trae & Amy Anderson Janet Moulton Caler Rebecca Deschamps Neil Gompertz Michelle Irwin Casey & Melinda Anderson Cassie Camerer Alex Deutmeyer E.J. Gong Jocelyn & Scott Isaacs Douglas Anderson Maxwell & Mindy Cameron Kerry Deutsch Marty & Suzanne Goodman Robert Jack Jennifer Anderson Kelly Campbell Chadwick DeVries Ilene Gorski Daniel & Carol Jackson Judith Anderson Tom Campbell Robert DeWeese Benjamin Gose The Jacob Family Mari Anderson & Terry Green Amy Cannan-McCarthy Amy Dickson Ilsa Govan Anne Jacobs Mary Anderson Andrew Cantor Melissa Didier Douglas Grady Lesley Jacobs Terra Anderson Janet Caragan Nathaniel Dillow Delanie Graettinger Dwain Jacobsen Klinten Andreas Micah Carcellar Ashley & Heath Dixon Jennifer Graves Stuart & Sandra Jacobson Vera Andrews Senator Reuven Carlyle Beverly Doleac Julia & Mike Greely Peter Jahn Nwando Anyaoku Kevin Carpenter Jana Dombrowski Stephanie Greenberg Gail James Melanie Arena Lauri Carter Claire M Donahue Darlyne Greenwalt Phillip James Patricia Aro Marshall Carter Brittany & Bill Doran Pamela Greer, MD & Mr. Robert Jessica Jamtaas Mark Asman Marianne Cartwright Dundeana Doyle Walker Erik Jansen Michael Aspi Darci Cascioppo Radu Dragan Marilyn Grenet Purnam Jantrania AT&T Matching Gifts Brian & Melanie Casparro Josh Dudash George Griffin Jeri Jardine Dorothy Atewologun Greg & Mark Castelin Brandi Duffy John Griffin Mark Jennings Frank Au Arianna Castor David Dunham Mark & Stacey Griffith Benjamin Jester Susan Aznoff Malorie & Dan Catchpole Jennifer Durand Carolynn Grigsby Cameron Jezorek Wendell Bagby II Judy Cayton Mark Durfee Katharine Grubb Alyssa Johnson Julie Baker Jean-Pierre Chamberland Cheryl Duryea Jennifer Guild Dianna Johnson Rich Baker Rachel Chamberland Janet Duvardo Laura Guiterrez Tracy Johnson David Baldwin Arti Chandra & Paul Gast Duane S Easterly Debra Gumbardo Dana Johnston Michael Barclay Grace Nep Chang Malaika & Michael Eaton Catherine Haapala Lisbeth Jordan Michael Barnard Jessica Chantelois Jean Edehertz Karen Haeck Kristin Joyner Stephen & Kathleen Barrett Doug Charles Dwayne & Kristin Edwards Elizabeth Hafner Loretta Juarez Wagner Brandon & Meredith Baty Elaine & Kierin Chase Suzanne Eklund Mike Hagan Christopher Juneau Corrin Bauer Genie Chase Malinda & Jean-Emile Elien Carol Hagen Rob & Joyce Kalivas-Griffin Steve Bean Steven Chau Wendy Ellington Stephen & Vicki Hagen Samantha Kalman Rebecca Becken Hsiu-hung Chen Brian Ellis Carrie Hall Leni Karr BECU Matching Gifts Kristen Chick Richard Ely Eric Hall Deborah Katz Marisa Behnke Amanda Chin Terry Emmingham Jeff Hall Andrea Kearns Merrill Behnke Eric Chipps & Jennifer Pettyjohn Andrew Enfield Robert Hall Cheryl Keefe Shawn Behrens M.E. Chisholm Cindi Engelhardt Kate Hallahan Sandy Keenan Edward Ben-Judah Lawrence Chomsky Benjamin Engelsberg Osama & Kisah Hamdan Gordon C Keith Chris Bender Kyle Christensen Rudy & Julie Englund Alexander Hamilton Mark & Jeanette Keller Jordi Bengtsson Patricia Christenson Todd Ensign Mark Hamilton Kaylynn Kelley Anthony Beyer-Tyler Marian Christjaener Equinix Suzette Hamilton Elise Kelly Jeff Biddy Andrea Chymiy Catherine Erickson Sarah & Erick Hammersmark Robert Kenyon Slavka Bishoff Grace Clark Jill Espitia Sarah & Mike Hamrick Kurt Keydel A.K. Bishop Penny Clayton Troy Eutsler Kelli Hanenberg Bob Kieburtz

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Lisa Kimmet Laura McCain Colby Ray Michael Swilling Marcus Wolfington Josh & Heidi King Nicole McClung Jennifer Raz-Levake Mary Martens Carol Workman Lauren King Cameron McColl Julie Reid Andrew Tamm Monty & Amy Wright Lindsey King Liz McDaniel Meredith Reilly Penn Tasinga Jackie Wu King County Employee Giving Meaghan McKenzie Geoffrey Reiman Michelle Webb Janice Yamauchi Program Celine McLean Jennifer Reiner Kenyon Taylor Lynn Yanagida Glynnis Kirchmeier Howard B. Meacham Harry Reinert Logan Jay Taylor Brian Yee Robert Kirshenbaum John & Tammy Meehan Cindy & Rick Reishus Tom Taylor Christopher Yee Mon Lorna Kneeland Kurt Merriman Sonia Rekdahl Joann & John Terranova Ann Yost Catherine Knowles Christopher Meurer Renee Remlinger Lisa & Marty Thenell Nathan Young Martha Knowlton Emily Martin Julia Renouard Heather Thibault Rob & Diane Young Mark Konings Erin Milan Karen Resquer Burnham Amber Thiesen Michael Yurka Amanda Kopman Sheree Miller & Ben Greer Tracy Reuter Jordan Thompson Meagan & Joshua Zacher Jacob & Peggy Kornberg Tristan & Carole Mills Sean Reynolds Jyl Thompson Tara Zaremba Stephanie & Aaron Kornblum Lindsey Mills Shannon Reynolds Michelle Tieder Mary Zavala Margaret Kovacs Courtney Miramontes Isabella Riddle Michelle Tiegs John Koval Elizabeth Mitchell Nicholas Riesland Grant Tillemans Scott Krahling Kassandra Mitchell Timothy Riggs Garrett Tomblingson Dawna Kramer Judy Mock Michel Riquelme Dr. John & Joan Tornow Sara & Mark Kranwinkle Bob & Peggy Moore Anne Robbins Jessica Torrez-Riley Gayle Krauland Cole Mora Shawn Roberts Paula Towne Jody Kris Sheilagh Morlan Bethany Robinson Jason Tranchida Stephanie Kristen Kathy & John Morrow Dorothy Roca Frida Cecilia Trollby Dieter & Jing Krumpelmann Sean Morse Kirsten Rogers Michael Trzupek Beverly Lakey Ann & John Mueller Jeanie & Bill Rosen Nick Tucker Xavier Lambarri Marian Mullally Laurie Rosen-Ritt Patricia Tucker-Dolan Megan Lamon Sanaya & Rachana Mundra Letcher Ross Sharleen Tufts Amy Lane Marilyn Munn Jacob Rossi Tina Tullus Karen Lane MJ Munsell Michele Rostron Ingrid Turner Carrie Lang Aileen Murphy Melora Rouse Sharlyn & Bill Turner Leticia Lankford Franco & Jacklyn Naling Susan & Joseph Rovito Chris & Lori Twomey Gregory Lanter James Navone Rachelle Rozsonits Laura Tyler Jeni Largent Patricia Nef Ryan & Jeanine Pang-Rubianes Allan & Barbara Tyson Shannon Lassen Ashley Nelson Rubianes United Way Patricia Lynn Lauretano Deanna Nelson Meegan Rucker Michelle Urberg LCL Beauty Jon & Janet Nevitt Sadie Rudiger Murray L Urquhart Brian & Suzanne Leavitt Eric & Margaret Newman Karen Rulke Ronniel Valdez Hock Lee & Sok Seah Rocky Newton Chuck & Jessica Rullman Leah Van Dyke Sylvia Lee Cheri Neyens Andrea Ryder Robert Van Gorkom Vicky Lee & Beliz Brother Taylor Nichols David Salamon Tara Van Niman Diana Lehet Amy Niermeyer Pedro Salas Nora VandenBerghe Frank & Waltraut Lehmann Susan O’Neill Brian Sanders Donna VanSwearingen Tawnya Lehtinen Kathleen OBryan Boling Mark & Sylvia Sands Leroy Vaughn Nichole Leigh Allison Odenthal Brenna Sandstrom Jeremy Vermilyea Sanni Lemonidis Timothy OHara Judy Sarkisian Jay Victor William Levering Kimberly Olivas Olivia Schach Timothy Voz Lisa Levine & Eddie Rehfeldt Zachary Oliver David & Janet Schumacher Erin Wada Dana Levy Nancy Olmos Erin Schwartz & Adam Johnson Sara Wade Shawn Lewis Kevin Ong John & Anne Searing Eden & Hank Waggoner Charles Liban Thomas Ortenzi Sean Selin Erin Wagner & Mike Lavin Trevor Lind Barbara A Osborne George & Sovanny Sexton Inc. Thomas Walsh Greg Lineberry Shana Osmer Jake & Ruth Ann Shannon James C Walter Katie Loberstein Jessica Ostrow Glen Shapiro & Sebina Setia Valerie Walters Gary Locke Janice Oten-Jensen Michael Sheirbon & Dorothy Liu Peter Walton Donald & JoEllen Loeb Thomas Ott Megan Sherman Matthew Walz Loh/Ng Family Fund Jeremy Paget Dana Shimmin Chia Wang Patrick Londino Lindsay Pakzad Elizabeth Shipman Beth Wann Brandy Long Jason Pankow Chuck & Gretchen Shively Erin & Mark Ward Gabriel Longoria Addison Pann Brennan & Rudy Sias Robert Ward Jay & Jenifer Loomis Robert Parnell Alex Silvi Naomi Watnick Jeremiah Lopez Russell Pengelly Greg Simmons Crystal Weary Zoila Lopez David Peppel Virginia Simmons Tyler & Jenny Weaver Richard Lowell Liz Permann Joel Simpson Edward Webber Justin Luger Yan Perng Amy Powell Dawn Webster Amanda Lukas Gary Peterman Victoria Singsaas Heather Weimann Ivan Lysene Carol Peters Sylvain Slaton William & Judy Weinberger Shawn Mac Dougall Virginia Phillips Tara Slinn Dr. Eric Weller Michael Macfadden Praem Phulwani Robin Sloane Brian Wendt Susan MacLaren Marcus Phung Elon Slutsky Mark Wenrick Murdock & Agnes MacPherson Elton Pinto Robert Smiley Brad Wethington & Liliana Robles Mark Madsen Kathleen Pitts Debra Smith Branston & Kelly Weyer Deborah Magallanes Eric Pokorny & Jessica Kurtz Jim & Laura Smith Jake & Katie Wham Brian Mahoney Pokorny Nicole Smith Shannon Whitemarsh Sharon Mahsman Andrea Pollock Tyler & Trista Smith David Whitney Mia Malave Brian & Joan Poor Veronica Smith & Natalie Stephanie Wieland Scott & Leigh Anne Malavotte Sally & Ray Poorman Hamrick Dean & Nancy Wiese Kristin Maloney Anthony Porras Smith-Stoe Family Andre Wiggins Denise Mamaril Kathryn Potvin Cassandra & Steven Sparks Richard Wight Joseph Manalang Gary Pounder Tracy Speed Jeff Wilcox David Mann Kenneth Powers John Spoden Jordan Wilcox Michael & Margo Mansfield Marcelo Prieto Christopher & Alycia Staats Scot Wilcox Burnie & Penni Maples Joseph Pruitt Lana Staheli Kristen Wild Jeffrey Margolis Lynn Prunhuber Dorothy Sterling Debra Williamson Maria Marsans Jennifer Putman Kristin Sternberg Amberine Wilson & Deandre Michael Marshall Denise & Robert Putnam Scott Stevens Enrico Rick Martell-Scott Steve Puz Dana Stirn Jeff Wilson Anne Martin Nicholas Quandt Bret Storo Peter Wilt Diane Martin Tony Quang Charmaine Stouder Margaret Wiltz Jeremiah Martin David Quick Rosa Suen Christopher Winchester Marina Martin Roger Quigley & Carla Hale Robert & Patricia Sullivan Damion Winship Wendi Martin Carl Rabeler Gordon & Jennifer Sun Michael Winter Estela D Martinez Diann Rainer Loren Supp Karl Wirsing Trenton Mast Steve Ransom Lyssa Sutton Will & Anna Kalat Witherspoon Marjanne Masterman Juli Rasmussen Ivy Suzuki-Jaecks & Eric Jaecks Craig Wolfe Robert May Linda Rasmussen Christopher Svara Mark Wolff

encoremediagroup.com/programs 29 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Masha Hart, President SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP Bob Lipman, Treasurer Josh LaBelle, Executive Director Steve Peltin, Vice President VISION To enrich, inspire, challenge and expand our world through the arts Shavondelia Brown, Secretary Ricardo Frazer, Chairman MISSION Making performances and arts education in the Pacific Northwest enriching, while keeping Seattle’s historic Paramount, Moore and Neptune Theatres healthy and vibrant Directors CORE VALUES • Stewards of historic theatres • Catalysts for community alliances • Passion for diversity in the Lindsay Anderson arts, artists and audiences • Arts leadership locally, regionally and nationally Jan Block Becky Bogard MEMBERS OF STAFF Peter Davis James Kraft EXECUTIVE OFFICE PATRON SERVICES HOUSE STAFF Josh LaBelle Tory Wimer Contreras Mason Sherry Brian Langstraat Executive Director Director of Sales and Patron Services Theatre Manager Jim Margard David Allen Jeff Beauvoir Ted Dowling David McShea Chief Operating Officer Director of Ticketing House Manager George Northcroft Olivia Thomas Phil Brock, Greg Pacenti, Stefanie Wolf Brandon Cyprian Tina Podlodowski Executive Assistant Show Supervisors Assistant House Manager Heather Davidson Lila Hughes Natalie Robbecke PROGRAMMING Club Relations Manager Event Coordinator Adam Zacks Mike Slade Alicia Gibson Billie Webber Chief Programming Officer Ron Wilkowski Club Relations & Events Coordinator House Staff Ryan Cook Ngai Kwan Senior Talent Buyer MAINTENANCE Ticketing Manager Debra Heesch Jeff DeVick HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Jenny Lachuta Special Events Manager & Booking Director of Building Services Club Relations & Administrative Ida Cole, Founding Director Associate Coordinator Julia Beckley Jack McLarnan Building Services Manager Nathan Forman Manager of Fine Arts Programs Club Relations Assistant Judith Carroll, Grant Fryer, Robert Phare, CENTERSTAGE COUNCIL Nadia Quitslund Connor Sturzen Bryan Lineberry Ted and Danielle Ackerley Booking & Sales Manager Maintenance Staff Community Sales Manager Mackenzie Mercer Howie Barokas PJ Mertz Contract Administrator CUSTODIAL Ann Deutscher Sales Manager Dembo Hatu Janie Hendrix MARKETING Zach Adams Building Services Assistant Manager Marty Loesch and Cyndi Lewis Ken Potts Season Sales Coordinator Joshua Aberilla, Denise Antoine, Alex Director of Marketing & Communications David Gordon Arthur, David Beckley, David Breyman, John Maynard Kina Ackerman Patron Services Coordinator Jordan Elliott, Fadumo Farah, Brennen Chris McReynolds Social Media & PR Associate Sara Sucharski Fernie, Skylar Ford, Orlando Garcia, Jenn Pan Lauren Daniels Concert Ticketing Coordinator Eugene Garrett, Michael Girardi, Andrea Tina Pappas and Robert Aigner Digital Communications Manager Elizabeth Davenport Groce, Lonnie Haynes, David Hilton, Emily Krahn Front Desk Administrator Ashley Mauerhan, Willie Nichols, Paul Pradel Public Relations Manager Joe Maxwell Nikita Pines, Sherry Procell, Nathan Ranft, Stephen and Sheila Salamunovich Kevin Harris Ticket Office Lead Nikita Tarver, Kirk Thompson Michael Shrieve Graphic Designer Gustavo Amaya, Cenee Cain, Courtney Custodial Staff Jeff Trisler Stevie Holloway Comfort, Jessica Davis, Rodney Dungo, LEAD CREW PARAMOUNT Sophia El-Wakil, Chad Gabagat, Mandi Digital Communications Associate Mike Miles Gigi and Alan White Kimes, Paul Rauch, Mia Sessions Kelly McMahon Technical Director/Master Carpenter Box Office Associates Data Manager Roy Niendorf IN MEMORIAM Hilary Northcraft PHONE ROOM Head Carpenter Marketing Manager Jordan Acosta Byron Reynolds Kabby Mitchell, III Jason Ross Phone Campaign Manager Head Flyman Concerts Marketing Manager Tom Barnes, Derek Felter, Scott Fisher, Jeff Payne Marcus Shriver Donna Hines, Jeff Kahrs, Cathy Krug, Head Electrician VOLUNTEER COUNCIL SLATE OF Marketing Associate Penelope Loucas, Cheryl Nance, Mike Miller OFFICERS 2017–2018 DEVELOPMENT Andrew Peate, Frida Weisman Head Sound Engineer Callers Jason Montgomery Bonnie Briant Maura Ahearne Development Director HUMAN RESOURCES Head Props Chairman Pam Farrow Anna Culp Nate Dwyer Head of Hair & Makeup Melinda Wilson Major and Planned Gifts Director Director of Human Resources Delia Mulholland Vice Chairman Brian Layton Misty Stevens Wardrobe Arlene Rankin Historic Facilities Program Director HR/Safety Manager Angela Lindou LEAD CREW MOORE Secretary FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Grants Manager Robert Margoshes Gary Corrington Jamie Moses Technical Director/Head Electrician Members Chief Financial Officer Development Manager Steve Martin Carol Allen Andria Green Myra Mushalla Stage Manager JoAnn Field Controller Development Assistant Dan Droz Brianna Evans Sara Hart Danielle Olson Head Sound Venue Accountant Susan Jackson Director of Corporate Relations Anneka Kielman Jennifer Moore Aaron Semer Electrician Linda Middlebrooks Annual Fund Manager Accountant Ginny Rabago Katy Raffe LEAD CREW NEPTUNE EDUCATION & COMMUNITY Accountant Payable Specialist Dan Reinharz Lynn Thrasher PROGRAMS Marian Thrasher Ellen Trowbridge Theatre Manager Vicky Lee Payroll Specialist Mark McLean Director of Education & Performance Eva Cooperman Head Electrician/Lighting Designer Honorary Members Programs Accounting Assistant Hiram Hernandez Phil Hargiss, Puget Sound Shawn Roberts Stage Manager AileyCamp Director & Dance for PD® THEATRE OPERATIONS Organ Society Chris Gibbs Program Manager David Allen Head Audio Engineer Sarah Strasbaugh Chief Operating Officer Council Members Emeritus Miranda Lerian Associate Director of Community Dean Wattles Fred Johnson Production Coordinator Programs Operations Manager Josh Bahr Barbara Roper Marisol Sanchez Best Michael von Kempf Key Grip Claire Tompkins Associate Director of Education Programs Network Administrator Rex Kinney HISTORIC THEATRES LIBRARY STG Volunteer Office Coordinator Dance Education & Performance Manager Staffed by volunteers Jim Malatak Alexis Ramirez Program Assistant Martin Sepulveda Special Artistic Projects Manager

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And it’s one of the most beautiful things to be part of as we steward this theater into another 90 years. It is not just observing it, but actually really feeding that adaptation. We are interested in looking at the Paramount’s role in the next 90 years in the context of historic and cultural adaptation. How do we need to adapt the spaces in, and around, and adjacent to the Paramount to better serve artists and patrons?

And we are really committed to artists. We have to be very involved in artist development at an early time in an artist’s path. Whether that’s in our community programs, working with local youth artists that are showing an interest…say in songwriting—STG and these historic theatres must be places for them to learn. We have to make sure we have systems in place where we can serve an artist that is just starting to STG Executive Director Josh LaBelle has been involved play live, and sell tickets. We need to help an artist with the Paramount Theatre in many different ways develop, find an audience, and ultimately play a role in over the years. His relationship with the building stewarding artist development in this region.” encompasses being a devoted patron, performing on its stage as a musician, and his current role as STG Executive Director, a post he has held for 17 years. Over the years, LaBelle’s reverence for the theatre, its history, and its performances has continued to grow. “We believe

“There’s something special about historic theaters the very nature in general, and something very specific about The Paramount,” LaBelle notes. “Historically, this is the of humanity is that stage in Seattle that has been home for artists such as Nirvana, Prince, Bolshoi Ballet (with Nina Ananiashvili we all need art...” as Juliet), Mark Morris Dance Group, Bob Dylan, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The Roots—and yes, in our 90th year—Hamilton! The contrast is staggeringly beautiful. I think all of us at STG see our work in terms of being a service organization—serving these artists and It is the support of the ongoing progress of the arts the community at large.” and dedication to the nurturing of artists that LaBelle and STG plan to lead with when moving into The Drawing from these diverse experiences, it is with an Paramount’s next chapter, and it is the continuing open mind that LaBelle looks to the future, focusing not need for the arts that will allow The Paramount to only on how to protect the Paramount’s existing legacy, continue to build upon its astounding legacy. but on how to nurture its growth and evolution in the years to come. “We believe the very nature of humanity is that we all need art,” says LaBelle. “And it is because of this “At STG, through The Paramount, and all our venues we that people will always be drawn to live performance. are interested in cultural adaptation— how performing STG’s focus on keeping Arts Vital is of Paramount arts culture winds up changing and morphing over time. importance as we roll into the next 90 years.”

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