In Concert at Benaroya Hall Book & Lyrics by Tom Jones Music by Harvey Schmidt Directed by David Bennett Music Direction by Linda Dowdell October 18 & 19, 2014 ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL AT BENAROYA HALL 200 University Street, Seattle, WA 98111 Director’s Note Try to remember that time in September When life was slow and oh, so mellow. With this opening refrain, The Fantasticks invites us to return to a less complicated, more innocent time of life. Once we allow ourselves to remember, we can then follow the players as they tell the simple story of a boy, a girl, two parents, and a wall. It’s remarkable how many of us have a personal connection with The Fantasticks. Some participated in community theatre or school productions growing up. Others sang along to the original cast recording. Linda Dowdell, our musical director, recalls listening to her father play the score on the family piano after dinner, as well as listening to the LP over and over again. Jan Hubert, a longtime SHOWTUNES supporter and former board member, is stage managing our production. On the a dashing young man in a Spanish bolero costume from her script. It was her father playing El Gallo in a 1968 community CAST theatre production in Germany. She remembers being a mesmerized 6 year old, watching the rehearsals and perfor- mances. It was the beginning of her life in the theatre. While Jan’s dad, David Hubert, has been gone many years now, those memories remain vivid and tender. Deep in December, it’s nice to remember, Deep in December, our hearts should remember, And follow. Happy 15th Anniversary to SHOWTUNES, and thank you to all who make it happen THE MUSICIANS onstage, behind the scenes, and in the audience. Here’s to the love of musicals! Linda Dowdell, Piano | Catherine Case, Harp Stephen Schermer, Bass | Paul Hansen, Percussion David Bennett MUSICAL NUMBERS Since its opening in May, 1960, at the Sullivan Street Playhouse in New York, and its subsequent revival at the Snapple Theatre Center, The Fantasticks has become the longest running production of any kind in the history of American theatre. Continuing its run in New York City, please visit www.FantasticksOnBroadway.com The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world's leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting schools as well as amateur and professional theatres from around the world the rights to perform the largest selection of great musicals from Broadway and beyond. MTI works musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 60,000 theatrical organizations in the US and in over 60 countries worldwide. Printing: United Reprographics Graphic Design: Julie Carlos 2 Director’s Note Book & Lyrics by Tom Jones Music by Harvey Schmidt Directed by David Bennett Music Direction by Linda Dowdell The Fantasticks is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, New York, NY. Tel: 212-541-4684. Fax: 212-397-4684. www.mtishows.com. CAST El Gallo, The Narrator - Auston James* Luisa, The Girl - Anne Eisendrath Matt, The Boy - Ethan Carpenter Hucklebee, The Boy’s Mother - Sarah Rudinoff* Bellomy, The Girl’s Father- Steven Hando Henry, the Old Actor Mortimer, The Man Who Dies - Allen Galli* The Mute - Cassidy Katims THE MUSICIANS Linda Dowdell, Piano | Catherine Case, Harp Stephen Schermer, Bass | Paul Hansen, Percussion MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I ACT II Overture This Plum Is Too Ripe Try To Remember I Can See It Much More An Episode The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. Metaphor Plant A Radish Never Say No Round And Round Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world's leading theatrical licensing agencies, It Depends On What you Pay Beyond That Road granting schools as well as amateur and professional theatres from around the world the rights Soon It’s Gonna Rain They Were You to perform the largest selection of great musicals from Broadway and beyond. MTI works Abduction Ballet Metaphor (reprise) Happy Ending Try To Remember (reprise) musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 60,000 theatrical organizations in the US and in over 60 countries worldwide. * Denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. 3 CAST CAST (continued) ETHAN CARPENTER Ethan is thrilled to be joining SHOWTUNES! Since moving to Seattle last year, Ethan has appeared in Les Miserables and Funny Girl with Village Theatre and A Chorus Line with 5th Avenue Theatre. Other credits include Smudge in Forever Plaid, Freddy in My Fair Lady, Grantaire in Les Miserables, and two summer seasons with the Huntington Supperclub singing the hits of Neil Diamond, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, and Roy Orbison. Up next: Marius in Les Miserables! Proud gradu- ate of Indiana University. Many thanks to David and the cast and creative team. Enjoy! After graduating from the University of Michigan, one of ANNE EISENDRATH SHOWTUNES’ Fiorello! Northwest Ballet, Village Theatre, Musica Sacra Chamber Chorale, and the 5th Avenue Theatre where she was last seen as Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance. She lives in her West Seattle “castle” with her husband, Ian and children, Lucy, Oscar & Charlie. Much gratitude to David and SHOWTUNES for this incredible opportunity. ALLEN GALLI* Allen’s previous SHOWTUNES credits include Miracle on 34th Street, Singin’ in the Rain and A Man of No Importance. He is a 34 year veteran of Seattle stages, appearing at SCT, Intiman, ACT, 5th Avenue Theatre, Village Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Theatre and Book It. Regional credits include Arizona Theatre Company, Sacramento Theatre Company and Cincinnati Play- house in the Park. In January, he will be reprising the of Don Quixote. In a career spanning 50 years and over 160 produc- SEAN GRIFFIN* tions, Sean is thrilled to be a part of SHOWTUNES. He has appeared at all the professional theaters in Seattle, major repertory companies across the US as well as in six Broadway productions. He has toured nationally television series and commercials. Sean resides in Seattle with his wife Bernie, who is the Managing Director at The 5th Avenue Theatre. He is a loving “Pop” to Ava and Jack and has been a proud mem- ber of Actors Equity since 1968. 4 CAST CAST (continued) Stephen has been performing in and around Seattle STEPHEN HANDO - its include: Book It Repertory Theatre (Owen Meany’s Christmas Pageant, In a Shallow Grave), Greek Active (King John, St Joan, Mourning Becomes Electra), Seattle Repertory Theatre (Inspecting Carol), Seattle Children’s Theatre (Junie B. Jones and A Little Monkey Business) and Printer’s Devil Theater (Torso, Keefee’s House of Cards, A Terrible Price for Whimsy). AUSTON JAMES* Auston is very happy to be making his debut with SHOWTUNES. He most recently appeared as Dan in Next To Normal at Balagan and as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz with Seattle Children’s Theatre. He has performed locally with the Seattle Rep, Village The- atre, ACT, Music of Remembrance, TAG, and Seattle Opera. The Fantasticks, CASSIDY KATIMS I walked away mesmerized by the power of a speech- less role. That was the moment that I knew I must play the game of theater. It is an honor and a treat to be tackling the role of my childhood dreams, and with such a fantastic cast and production team. Past credits include: Ugly - Honk! (Artswest), Jumper- Jumpers (Act), Mungojerrie- Cats (Village Theatre), Dragon Tumbler- Miss Saigon (5th Avenue). Thank you for supporting such a lovely group of people. Please enjoy the show! SARAH RUDINOFF* Known as both an actress and a singer, Sarah has performed numerous roles at the 5th Avenue Theatre, most recently as a wicked step-sister in Cinderella (Gregory Nomination). She has performed in theatres from the Seattle Rep to Re-bar. Last season she performed in Dayna Hanson’s The Clay Duke (On the Boards). Sarah’s solo shows include Broad, Go There, and The Last State, and she is collaborating with the divine David Bennett on her new solo work which will premiere in 2015. Sarah has a Stranger Genius Award in Theater. Actors' Equity Association (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 49,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity - ated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence. www.actorsequity.org 5 Production Team Musicians David Bennett (Director) Previously directed Harnick and Bock’s Fiorello! for SHOWTUNES. Favorite productions in Seattle include A Chorus Line, Miss Saigon, My Fair Lady, The Most Happy Fella (5th Avenue) Man of LaMancha and Once On This Island (Village Theatre), Neverending Story, Bunnicula and June B. Jones (Seattle Children’s Theatre) and Osbornnew play award winner, Torso, by Keri Healey (Printer’sDevil). His work has also been seen at Casa Manana, Peterborough Players, North Carolina Theatre, Gateway Playhouse & Ordway Theatre, among others. Linda Dowdell (Music Director/Pianist) toured the world for many years as musical director and pianist of both the Mark Morris Dance Group and Mikhail Baryshnikov’s White Oak Dance Project. She is co-creator, with Joanne Schmoll, of the cabaret musical Tin Pan Lady, and was awarded BMI’s Harrington Award for Creative Achievement in developing new work for the musical stage. Regional: Floyd Collins, Mame, My Fair Lady (2 piano). Arranging: Northwest Wom- en’s Chorale, Songfellows, Riveting Rosies.