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Francis J. Gaudette Theatre Everett Performing Arts Center March 20 – April 27, 2014 May 2 – 25, 2014 Directed by DAVID IRA GOLDSTEIN

Choreographer Music Director Scenic Designer Lighting Designer Costume Designer JESSICA LOW JEFF BELL SCOTT FYFE ALEX BERRY KISH FINNEGAN

Sound Designer Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Prop Master BRENT WARWICK PAULETTE BUSE* COLLEEN NIELSEN MONIQUE WALKER

Costume Shop Manager Wig Master Master Scenic Artist Production Manager Technical Director CYNTHIA SAVAGE DOUGLAS DECKER JULIA B. FRANZ JAY MARKHAM BRADLEY C. BIXLER

Developed as part of the Village Originals Series of New Musicals Village Theatre, Issaquah, Robb Hunt, Executive Producer Steve Tomkins, Artistic Director

Produced by Prospect Theater Company, New York, NY Cara Reichel, Producing Artistic Director Melissa Huber, Managing Director

The Tutor was developed at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford, CT during the 2001 O’Neill Music Theater Conference Paulette Haupt, Artistic Director

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Village Theatre is also funded in part by 4Culture, Anderson Hunter, ArtsFund, Bellevue Arts Commission, The Boeing Company, Bruce and Jolene McCaw Family Foundation, City of Issaquah, Coastal Community Bank, Encore Arts Programs, Everett Bone and Joint Clinic, Everett Cultural Commission, FINS Bistro, Fred Meyer Foundation, The Herald, Issaquah Arts Commission, Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter, Klein Honda of Everett, Lombardi’s Italian Neighborhood Restaurants, Microsoft, National Endowment for the Arts, Opus Bank Foundation, Pignataro Volkswagen, Pogacha, Puget Sound Energy, Rowley Properties, SeattlePI.com, The Foundation, Shubert Foundation, Snohomish County Tourism, Spectrum Controls, Sterling Bank, United Airlines, US Bank Foundation, Washington State Arts Commission, and Wells Fargo.

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Season media support provided by The Seattle Times

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Edmund...... Eric Ankrim* Sweetie...... Katie Griffith, Tatum Ludlam Sean/Bo...... Matthew Kacergis* Richard...... Hugh Hastings* Esther...... Beth DeVries* Pippi/Hildegard...... Kirsten deLohr Helland

UNDERSTUDIES Edmund/Sean/Bo...... Randy Scholz Richard...... Jeff Church Esther...... Trish LaGrua Hildegarde/Pippi...... Allison Standley

Tatum Ludlam will be seen as Sweetie on: March 28, April 5, April 11, April 19, April 25, May 3, May 9, May 17, and May 23

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Piano/Conductor...... Jeff Bell Violin...... Margaret Olson Bass...... Chris Jones or Michael Marcus Keyboard 2...... Joseph Tancioco or Michael Matlock Percussion...... James “Rif” Reif or Alec Wilmart Special Thanks Refresh Dave Pascal UW Prop Department your Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle lighting

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encoreartsseattle.com 5 Turn up the heat and get ready to feel the rhythm as this Broadway dance spectacular brings the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan to the stage. In a community where everyone knows your business, things are about to shake-up as romances bloom, dreams are challenged, and one winning lottery ticket threatens to change everything. Nominated for 12 Tony Awards, and winner of Best Musical, as well as a Pulitzer Prize nominee, In The Heights is a fun ISSAQUAH: September 18 - October 26, 2014 and fresh hip-hop musical set in a sizzling summer filled with music EVERETT: October 31 - November 23, 2014 and possibilities.

From the imagination of P.L. Travers and complete with all the beloved songs from the Academy Award-winning Disney film, this magical stage musical tells the inspirational tale of the amazing flying nanny, who’s practically perfect in every way. With Mary and Bert leading the way, rejoice in beloved songs like “Spoonful of Sugar,” “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” and “Jolly Holiday,” as we sweep you away in this exhilarating live theatre experience for the whole family. ISSAQUAH: November 13, 2014 - January 4, 2015 EVERETT: January 9 - February 8, 2015

Based on Jules Verne’s popular novel, this is the hilarious story of Phileas Fogg’s whistle-stop journey to satisfy a wager and circumnavigate the world in eighty days. But with bandits, a damsel in distress, and transportation problems around every corner, will he be able to make the deadline? Danger, romance, and comic surprises abound as this adventure is cleverly brought to the stage with five extraordinary actors performing 39 different characters from around ISSAQUAH: January 22 - March 1, 2015 the world. EVERETT: March 6 - 29, 2015

This theatrically charged musical comedy thriller about a publicity- crazed actor turned serial-killer is based on the best selling novel that became a renowned movie. A Village Original from 1990, this hilarious musical saw great success off-Broadway in 1996 and is returning to Village Theatre for a fresh, all-new production. With a devilish blend of humor, romance, and murder, No Way To Treat A Lady is an exciting cat-and-mouse game complete with befuddled detectives, meddling ISSAQUAH: March 19 - April 26, 2015 mothers, and glamorous socialites. EVERETT: May 1 - 24, 2015

1931 Berlin—the capital of divine decadence, liberal thought, and cultural transformation while the shadow of the Nazis threatens to engulf all of Europe. It is the beginning of the end. Welcome to Cabaret, the iconic musical by the creators of Chicago which revolves around the seedy happenings of the Kit Kat Klub and its regulars. Winner of countless awards, this sizzling musical reminds us that “life is a cabaret, old chum, and you’ll love this Cabaret.” ISSAQUAH: May 14 - July 3, 2015 EVERETT: July 10 - August 2, 2015

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MISSION STATEMENT Book/Lyrics...... Maryrose Wood The mission of Village Theatre is to be Music...... Andrew Gerle a regionally recognized and nationally Director...... David Ira Goldstein influential center of excellence in family Choreographer...... Jessica Low theatre: Music Director...... Jeff Bell • To promote a season of top Scenic Designer/Resident Scenic Designer...... Scott Fyfe quality productions Lighting Designer...... Alex Berry • To commission and produce new Costume Designer...... Kish Finnegan musicals that achieve national exposure Sound Designer...... Brent Warwick • To train young people in theatre skills for Stage Manager...... Paulette Buse* career opportunities and enriched lives Assistant Stage Manager...... Colleen Nielsen • To develop a broad-based appreciation Dialect Coach...... Terri Weagant for live theatre Keyboard Programming...... Joseph Tancioco • To promote positive values through art Technical Director, Issaquah...... Bradley C. Bixler Technical Director, Everett...... Mark Hoffman THEATRE INFORMATION Assistant Technical Director, Electrics...... Sean P. Begley Assistant Technical Director, Scenery...... Andre Burman Master Carpenter...... Jim Mathias Lead Carpenters...... Jason Tribby, Patrick Sherman, Mark Zetterberg Carpenters...... Tommy Price, Whitman Taylor Lead Electrician...... Dominic Iacono Staff Electricians...... Josie Hankins, Chris Mikolaizik, Steven Coney Properties Master...... Monique Walker Lead Properties Carpenter...... Laurel Blaine Lead Properties Artisan...... Justine Halsey-Martin Master Scenic Artist...... Julia B. Franz Issaquah Lead Scenic Artist...... Jeff Scott Village Theatre Key Scenic Artists...... Rachele Begley, Jennifer Blazek Francis J. Gaudette Theatre 303 Front Street North Scenic Artists...... Jeff Ringer, Caitlin Carnahan Issaquah, WA 98027-2917 Costume Shop Manager...... Cynthia Savage Costume Shop Assistant...... Jennee Leavitt Box Office: (425) 392-2202 Head Cutter/Draper...... Esther Garcia Administration: (425) 392-1942 Cutter/Draper...... Beth Gilroy Fax: (425) 391-3242 Toll Free: (866) 688-8899 Stitcher...... Andrea Herman TTY Access: (800) 833-4384 Wig Master...... Douglas Decker Wig Artisan...... Ashlee Naegle Resident Music Director...... Tim Symons Casting Director...... Troy Wageman Associate Production Manager...... Ciera Iveson Production Manager...... Jay Markham Artistic Director...... Steve Tomkins Executive Producer...... Robb Hunt

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ERIC ANKRIM* in Avenue Q (Balagan), The Music Man (Aucassin) and Anne of Green Gables (Edmund) VT credits (The 5th Avenue), and Sylvie inUnexpected (Gilbert). Village Originals: Jesus in My include: Annie, Secret Tenderness (Harlequin). Much love to the Bedroom (Nick/Jesus) and Happy People Garden, Girl of My cast and team. (Bobby). Other favorites: Spring Awakening Dreams, The Gypsy King, (Melchior), Cinderella (Prince Christopher), and directing Trails. HUGH HASTINGS* Parade (Young Soldier/Frankie Epps), Having just returned (Richard) has appeared Ragtime (Younger Brother), from NYC and the Broadway production of in 13 previous Village (Lt. Cable), Blood Brothers (Micky). TV: First Date, Eric couldn’t be more thrilled to be Originals productions Veep. www.MatthewKacergis.com “home” at Village Theatre once again. Eric’s and 13 Village Theatre also ecstatic to be directing Village’s upcoming Mainstage produc- TATUM LUDLAM production of Tony-Winning In The Heights, tions, including The (Sweetie Alternate) opening in September! COME SEE IT! Endless Ark, Annie, La Cage Aux Folles, Girl of My is overjoyed to return admiration to Michele, the hardest worker on Dreams, Robin Hood, Little Women, and Stunt to Village Theatre the planet, and my tutor every day. Girl. Hugh was most recently seen at Village in such a new and as James Watt in Watt?!?. A Seattle theatre innovative BETH DEVRIES* veteran, Hugh was last seen as Mr. Bumble in production! Past (Esther) Village Theatre: Oliver! at The 5th Avenue. credits: Fiddler on the Roof (Mainstage), Fantine in Les Misérables Small Town Story, The Giver Village( (talkinbroadway.com’s KIRSTEN DELOHR Originals), Legally Blonde (Elle), Hairspray 2013 performance nod), HELLAND* (Pippi/ (Penny) (KIDSTAGE), Spring Awakening, Anna in The King and ,I Hildegarde) Village: Les Misérables (Balagan Theatre). Tatum Marian in The Music Les Misérables thanks M&D, Ethan, Eliza, Ann, David, Man, Rose in Secret Garden, Anne of Green (Eponine), Trails Eric, Joey, and KGriff! Gables, Snapshots, Fairystories, and many more (Amy). The 5th First Stage shows, workshops, and festival Avenue: Hairspray JEFF CHURCH readings. Other: Diana in Next to Normal with (Penny Pingleton), Oklahoma! (Ado Annie), (Richard u/s) is Balagan/Contemporary Classics (2013 Gregory Elf, Pirates of Penzance, Rent, and Titanic. thrilled to be back at Award nominee and talkinbroadway.com’s 2013 Seattle Rep: Lizard Boy. Balagan: Avenue Q Village Theatre where performance nod), and many shows with SCT, (Kate Monster) and Spring Awakening (Ilse). he was seen most ACT, CLO, TAG, and The 5th Avenue. Endless love and thanks to Justin, Eric, RJ, recently in Anne of Steve and Mom. Green Gables KATIE GRIFFITH (Minister), Stunt Girl, and Sound of Music (Sweetie) is, like, psyched MATTHEW (Max). Other recent work includes Little to be a part of The Tutor! KACERGIS* (Sean/ Women (Mr. Laurence) at ArtsWest, I Love Past credits: Agnes in Bo) has loved spending You, You’re Perfect... at SMT as well as Meet Me In St. Louis his first year living in directing Gypsy at SMT and Plaid Tidings (Village Theatre), Seattle with Village at ArtsWest. Celebrate the Arts! Caroline Barnes in Small Theatre! Previous Town Story (Village Originals), Jenny Ryerson Village credits: in Rocket Science (KIDSTAGE), Bad Idea Bear Les Misérables (Marius), Chasing Nicolette

Author’s Notes “Growing up. All it takes is time.” All the main characters in The Tutor sing this Shows are like people – they need support, Ankrim, has also “grown up” with the show. Last lyric in the second act, and it’s what we’ve been love, and the freedom to be who and what time he played the role of Edmund he was, well, singing ourselves as our show has grown up they want to be. Many thanks to director David younger. Now he’s a Broadway veteran, a hus- over the past 12 years, thanks in no small part Ira Goldstein, who brings his own perennially band, and a father of three. We are thrilled and to Village Theatre! What started as a fistful youthful sense of wonder to this production, grateful to have him on board once more. of songs written at the Eugene O’Neill Music and to this gifted cast of Village Theatre favor- Theatre Conference in 2001 went on to receive ites. Our two remarkable Sweeties offer proof Growing up is a life’s work. Wide-eyed toddlers wonderful support from the American Academy that life and fiction intersect in unexpected turn into know-it-all fifth graders. Sassy teens of Arts and Letters in the form of three Richard ways, as they spent their scant downtime in become nervous college first-years. Newlyweds Rodgers Awards, and ended up crossing the rehearsals doing homework and prepping for morph into middle-aged parents who wonder how desk of Robb Hunt, who became our fearless the SATs themselves. (Katie and Tatum are it could possibly be time to send their “baby” off champion. He invited us to come to Issaquah both alums of the Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE to college. Through it all, love and art endure. for a Village Originals presentation in 2004 and program—talk about a walking advertisement! Thank you for spending this time with us here at a developmental production the following year, Village Theatre. We hope you enjoy The Tutor. and this beautiful full production truly “Feels And how wonderful that the Village Theatre’s Like Home” (to quote another song). original tutor, the fresh-from-Broadway Eric Maryrose Wood and Andrew Gerle

10 VILLAGE THEATRE TRISH LAGRUA (Esther u/s) loves new musicals and is thrilled to be involved with this fabulous show. Previous Village Theatre credits include: Rocket Science, Stunt Girl, Anne of Green Gables, Meet Me In St. Louis, The Gypsy King, Iron Curtain,and It Shoulda Been You. This season Trish has been working with Balagan Theatre performing in the hilarious Jerry Springer: The Opera, Carrie: The Musical,and Les Misérables. Love to Bill, Sophia and Camille!

RANDY SCHOLZ (Edmund/Sean/Bo u/s) is thankful to be back at Village Theatre after just coming off an amazing run of Les Misérables (Joly). Previous Village credits include Big River (Huck Finn), The Producers (swing), and It Shoulda Been You (swing). Other recent credits: Illyria (Sebastian) and Jeeves in Bloom (Gussie) at Taproot Theatre. Thanks to Jes and family for the encouragement!

ALLISON STANDLEY (Pippi/Hildegarde u/s) Previously at Village Theatre:Les Misérables. Locally: The Wild Party (Kate, Gypsy Rose Lee Award), Reasons To Be Pretty and 33 Variations (Clara) at ArtsWest (Gregory Awards nomination for Best Supporting Actress), The Threepenny Opera (Polly/Seattle Shakespeare Company). Regionally: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play (Mary/GESA Powerhouse Theatre), (Juliet/Tennessee Shakespeare Company). Next: Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady at Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre.

Creative Team MARYROSE WOOD (Book/Lyrics) Maryrose’s book and lyrics for The Tutor made her a three-time winner of the Award. The show was developed at the Village Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals in 2004. Her work has been seen at the York Theatre, Joe’s Pub, The Public Theater’s New Works Now! Festival, Prospect Theater, The Spirit of Broadway Theater, and the O’Neill National Music Theatre Conference. Maryrose is the author of The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, a critically acclaimed children’s book series.

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ANDREW GERLE (Music) Works for with Village’s KIDSTAGE; credits: The Little of The Secret Garden, Children of Eden, theatre: The Tutor (three Richard Rodgers Mermaid, High School Musical, Once Upon A Les Misérables & Joseph... Mainstage Awards, Village Theatre Festival of New Time in New Jersey, The Jungle Book, You’re A productions of Million Dollar Quartet, Works); Meet John Doe (lyrics by Eddie Good Man Charlie Brown and Honk! Jr. Many Stunt Girl, Chasing Nicolette, Anne of Green Sugarman, Award, 2013 thanks to David, Steve, and Robb for this Gables, Take Me America, Big River, and cast album on Broadway Records); Gloryana opportunity. Les Misérables. Scott would like to thank (Richard Rodgers and Kleban Awards); all the people involved and the many Renovations (play); currently working on an JEFF BELL (Music Director) is thrilled opportunities given to him, including his adaptation of The Tempest with Fantasticks to be music directing his first fully staged new Resident Scenic Designer position. lyricist Tom Jones. Andrew is the author production at Village Theatre after having All my love to my beautiful and supportive of The Enraged Accompanist’s Guide to the music directed two staged readings for the wife Shelley, our beautiful son Sam, and his Perfect Audition, and teaches songwriting and Village Originals Festival of New Musicals: beautiful tortoise Sam II. performance at . Johnny Baseball (2012) and The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes (2013). Most KISH FINNEGAN (Costume Designer) DAVID IRA GOLDSTEIN (Director) recently, Jeff was pianist for Inverse Opera’s makes her home in Tucson, Arizona where directed Xanadu, Fiddler on the Roof and production of Messiah at Taproot Theatre she is the resident costume designer for the Village Originals Plane Crazy, The Giver, and music director for the senior cabaret at Arizona Theatre Company. A graduate of Johnny Baseball, and The Noteworthy Life…. Cornish College of the Arts as well as Pippi California Institute of the Arts, her design He has been the Artistic Director of Arizona Longstocking at Seattle Children’s Theatre. credits include: Other Desert Cities, The Theatre Company for over twenty years Mountaintop, Next to Normal, God of Carnage, where he produced over 175 mainstage ALEX BERRY (Lighting Designer) grew up at Hair, Seussical, The NeverEnding Story, and plays, workshops, and presentations; and Village Theatre designingscenic and lighting the world premieres of The Kite Runnerand directed over 40 mainstage productions. for over 100 shows, he also designed VT’s A Gift From Heaven, for which she won a Los He was Associate Artistic Director at ACT new First Stage Theatre. Lighting design: Angeles Drama-Logue Award. She has also Theatre from 1986 to 1992. He is a frequent Take Me America, Jesus Christ Superstar, designed aquacades in Las Vegas, Japan, guest director at theatres across the country, , The Gypsy King, Stunt Girl, Million Hong Kong, and Australia. and his musical A Marvelous Party won the Dollar Quartet, Girl of my Dreams. Scenic Jeff Award in Chicago, LA Critics Award, and lighting: Beauty and the Beast, The PAULETTE BUSE* (Stage Manager) Favorite Bay Area Critics Award, and Boston’s Elliott Who’s TOMMY, Cats. He has also designed Village Theatre shows: Million Dollar Quartet, Norton Award. shows locally for TheMoore, ACT, and … Jersey, Girl of My Dreams, To Kill a The 5th Avenue. He is the proud owner of Mockingbird, and Jesus Christ Superstar. JESSICA LOW (Choreographer) is honored AlexBerryDesign creating corporate events Paulette most recently worked on Xanadu to be making her Village Mainstage and experiences around the world. He sends and The Foreignerthis season. She has a B.A. choreography debut. Village credits: Xanadu, his love to Heather, Aresa, and Eliot. from Western Washington University in Big River, Lizzie Borden, Annie Get Your Gun, technical theatre. Paulette has started working Jesus Christ Superstar, It Shoulda Been You, SCOTT FYFE (Scenic Designer) holds a as a project manager for Message Glue and 42nd Street, The Who’s TOMMY, Beauty and B.F.A in sculpture from S.U.N.Y. New Paltz. is enjoying the new challenge. Love to all her the Beast, Saint Heaven, and The Full Monty. VT scenic design highlights include: Village kids and always a tremendous thank you to She also works as a Director/Choreographer Original’s Snapshots, KIDSTAGE productions her family, you guys are awesome.

Director’s Notes On the first day of rehearsal forThe Tutor, Everyone, it seems, no matter how old or The Tutor is the most precious of artistic creations: I gathered the company into a circle and made young, has a story they are eager to share a truly original musical comedy. The wit and craft a simple request, “Tell us about the most about someone in their life who has provided of Maryrose Wood and Andrew Gerle are always on important teacher or mentor you have had in guidance, inspiration, and learning. display, but so are simple enduring lessons—and your life.” truth. “Give yourself a little more time,” is what The Tutor is a treasure box of delightful Maryrose and Andrew ask of us. Such simple Usually when you gather a group of artists characters and situations seasoned with advice, but also such a 24/7 challenge! together for the very first time, there is a little honest wisdom about the way each of us reluctance to share personal memories. Ice must approaches our journey through life. Face your journey with courage, determination, be broken, reticence must be breached, and time Where we find inspiration; how we come to and intelligence, The Tutor asks us. Take must be shared before some of us are able to understand the humility it takes to simply, guidance and wisdom wherever you find it. It may share our personal histories. But this simple really, truly listen. In their own time, and come from a private $200 an hour tutor, it may question elicited an immediate and enthusiastic each in a distinct way, Edmund, Sweetie, come from a long-time spouse, and it may even response. We heard about favorite teachers, Esther, and Richard all learn lessons come from a Vegan in upstate New York. But give beloved friends and, most touchingly, we often about how to take joy in the journey as it a little time, and a lesson may become a life. heard about parents— some with us still and well as the destination. some who have left us— as transforming mentors. David Ira Goldstein

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COLLEEN NIELSEN (Assistant Stage SEAN P. BEGLEY (Assistant Lighting Company in Portland, The 5th Avenue, and Manager) Previous stage management Designer) is thrilled to be working his 4th Delta Queen Steamboat Co. in New Orleans. credits include: Chicago, The Mousetrap, The season as the Lighting Department Head and Love to Huckleberry, Ignatius, and Aimee. Producers, , Chasing Nicolette, Assistant Lighting Designer. Sean has over Beauty and the Beast, and Les Misérables as 20 years lighting and electrics experience TROY WAGEMAN (Casting Director) is well as Cloaked and The Yellow Wood from throughout the PNW and a stint in Ireland beyond thrilled to join the Village Theatre Village Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals. as a freelance designer/producer. He owns family permanently as Casting Director. As This one is for Marianne. and operates the premier festival and event an actor at Village, favorite roles include: staging company Travelling Buddha. Beauty and the Beast (Gaston), The Full KAYLA DUNCAN (Production Assistant) Monty (Ethan), Evita, How To Succeed… and is in her eighth season at Village Theatre. JULIA FRANZ (Master Scenic Artist) is in Jesus Christ Superstar. In addition he has Usually found working as a stagehand, recent her 20th season, which will end with her performed at some of the leading musical Village Theatre shows include:Les Misérables, 100th Mainstage show, Julia is proud of theatre houses in the country including: The Trails, Chicago, Fiddler on the Roof, Big River, her growth as a scenic artist and still loves 5th Avenue, AMTSJ, The Ordway, Theatre The Music Man (KIDSTAGE), and It Shoulda her craft. She will end this season with Under the Stars, ArtsWest, Sound Theatre Been You. Funny Girl, the first show she painted for Company, and Lyric Light Opera. Thank you Village Theatre in 1994, with Steve Tomkins for supporting local theatre! MONIQUE WALKER (Properties Master) directing and Bill Forrester designing again. has been with Village Theatre for two years. Doing what you love for a living is a blessing, ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION She has been Prop Master for several theatres and Julia will be forever grateful to all who (AEA) founded in 1913, represents more including Paper Mill Playhouse, Cleveland have mentored, supported or befriended her. than 48,000 actors and stage managers in Playhouse, George Street Playhouse, and Love to her husband and BFF Steven! Hope the United States. Equity seeks to advance, Utah Shakespearean Festival. Originally from you are still watching, Mom! promote, and foster the art of live theatre as Iowa, Monique has a B.A. in Theatre, M.F.A an essential component of our society. Equity in Stage Design, and comes to the PNW TIM SYMONS (Resident Music Director) negotiates wages and working conditions, most recently from the East Coast. Thanks to has been a part of the Village Theatre music providing a wide range of benefits, including Gracie and Rufus for their undying support. department for fifteen years, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member over 65 productions. VT music directing of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, BRENT WARWICK (Resident Sound highlights include Xanadu, Chicago, Big an internal organization of performing arts Designer) is happy to be on the team for River, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Full Monty, unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of Village Theatre since starting in November and The Who’s TOMMY. Tim’s work has been excellence. www.actorsequity.org 2008 with Beauty and the Beast. He has heard at The 5th Avenue and SRT, as well as also worked as a sound designer and the stages of numerous jazz and rock clubs All stage work performed by engineer for the Knutzen Family Theatre, throughout the west coast. Tim is one third members of IATSE Local 15. Princess Cruises, and Teatro Zinzanni (love of Seattle jazz trio Fawcett, Symons and Fogg. to everyone there!). Brent has a B.S. in Love to family and Taylor! Computer Science and his own audio/video All costume construction and hair/ production business. CIERA IVESON (Associate Production make-up work is performed by Manager) is thrilled to be in her third employees represented by I.A.T.S.E. TWU Local #887. CYNTHIA SAVAGE (Costume Shop season at Village Theatre. Previous shows as Manager) is in her seventh season as Production Assistant include: The Mousetrap, All scenic painting work is performed Fiddler on the Roof, Big River, The Producers, by employees represented by IATSE Village Theatre’s resident Costume Shop Local 488. Manager. She has worked in costumes in It Shoulda Been You, and Annie Get Your theatre, opera, and films in London and has Gun. She is also the Production Manager for United Scenic Artists represents previously ran costume shops at The Banff The Town Theatre, where she has created and the designers and scenic painters School of Fine Arts, The Indiana Repertory produced three original works including her for the American Theatre. Theatre, and The Seattle Opera where she new play, Domesticity. Ciera holds a B.F.A The actors and stage managers was further promoted to Production Director in Acting from Emerson College, and has employed in this production are from 1992-2001. She designed Les Misérables, appeared Off-Broadway and in the Boston members of Actors’ Equity cast of The Awesome 80’s Prom. Much love to Association, the union of Fiddler On The Roof, The Full Monty, Saint professional actors and stage Heaven, and Meet Me in St. Louis for Village Nick and The Fam. managers in the United States. Theatre. Thanks to Vinnie and Isabelle The theatre operates under an for everything. JAY MARKHAM (Production Manager) agreement with Local 76-493, is pleased to return to Village Theatre as American Federation of Musicians, DOUG DECKER (Wig Master) has a B.F.A. production manager for his 10th season. He AFL-CIO, representing the musicians. in design and theatre technology from the was also the Technical Director for Village University of Colorado at Boulder. Doug has Theatre in Everett and has stage managed done wigs for EST, Intiman, and Arizona After the Fair, Kiss Me Quick…, Mask of Theatre Company. He spent four summers Moriarty, and Fiddler on the Roof. Other with American Players Theatre in Spring stage management credits include Actor’s Green, WI. Doug is still allergic to cats. Repertory Theatre and The Musical Theatre

14 VILLAGE THEATRE 20+ Year Subscribers INTRODUCING A special thank you goes out to the following people, who have been Subscribing at Village Theatre for 20 or more years without missing a single season. VILLAGE THEATRE’S

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Smith anny Brice was one of the most Curt & Anne Caswell Melinda & David Lee Darlene Staats celebrated entertainers of her time, Jean & Charles Cerar Maximus Leone Mr. Del & Karla R. Stalwick gracing the stage as a comedienne and Jeff & Kathi Coffler Michael & Cheri Levy Mr. Phillip Stettler Vaudeville star from 1908-1951. Her Mark & Susan Cohn Sandra Lindstrom Stephen & Susan Sullivan Carol & Frank E. Coker Terry & April Lundell Verle R. Thompson character was later embraced by the Michael & Cynthia Coleman Jacqueline & Edward N. Tinoco Fone and only Barbara Streisand, who played Heidi Cook & Robert Lee Malone Louise M. Tolle Fanny in the Broadway premiere of Funny Richard Dworkis Patti Marsh Winston & Darlene Tom Girl in 1964. Suffice to say, this is not a role Barb & Randy Coplen Bertha Martinez & Dr. Karen Tom for the faint of heart, but we think we’ve Robert & Mary E. Culp Peter Llano Grace C. Tracy found a girl who’s up to the challenge. George & Lois R. Curtis Cynthia O. Matin Don & Julie Tranum Daniel & Sharon Desmond David & Colleen Mayer Ms. Joanne Tucker Sarah Rose Davis is a local performer Mario & Linda DiPasquale Rebecca & Robert E. Karen L. Van Schoiack who has been building up to this role Richard Divers McAuley Kathleen & Stephen Vincent through her work at several theatres across Michael & Beverly Doleac Janine & Scott McKorkle Wendy & Jamie Walker Seattle, including our own production of Carol Lynn & Eugene H. Eads Mrs. Nancy & Patrick & Janis Walsh Trails last year. Originally from Bellevue Mr. Verne Edson Neil McReynolds Tom & Connie Walsh and a graduate of Newport High School, Craig & Noma Edwards Lynn G. Meyer Bob & Kathie Ward Dolores & Robert Eggers Howard & Cathryn Miller Al & Joan Waters she was a Village Theatre KIDSTAGE kid Lisa Emerling & Patrick Arpin Sharan & Eric Moothart Jack & Elaine Webber for most of her youth. She still remembers Jane Emerson Linda & William Morrell Mr. Steve Webert the ah-ha moment she had at the age Ken Erickson Richard & Linda Mortensen Larry & Mary Weeks of 13, when theatre became her official Ms. Anna Ewings Ms. Georgia & Eric Mosher Ernest & Sherran Whatley career path. After that point, Sarah went Gary & Linda Feldman Beth Moursund Suzanne Wiggins-Ackerson & on to perform in 15 different KIDSTAGE Al & Lana Finegold Mr. Ron Muffett Gerald Ackerson Frances Nanette Finelli Ms. Barbara K. Munson Mel & Miriam Wilenzick productions before she got her B.F.A in Elizabeth Gadwa Mr. C. Michael Myers Colleen Williams Musical Theatre from the prestigious Mrs. Susan Prudente Laurie & James P. Needham Jerald & Judy Williams Boston Conservatory of Music. Galbraith Ellie Neidhart Karen & Harold Wilson We’re sure Sarah is going to make a Mr. Robert & Craig Nelsen & Stephen & Lynda Wimbush splash with her performance in Funny Girl Rochel M. 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encoreartsseattle.com 15 MEET AND Edmund sweetie A Q&A With Eric Ankrim and Katie Griffith

BY CARLY VESTER

Eric Ankrim and Katie Griffith In what ways do you think each I’ve been pretty blessed to not have to work are familiar faces here at Village other are like your characters? jobs outside of the creative arts. I’ve been Theatre. Eric, having previously directing a lot during the last couple years, KATIE When it comes to wit, humor, and including Trails here at Village last year. played Edmund at the 2004 Festival passion for what they do, Eric and Edmund Directing shows gives me a completely of New Musicals and during the both are off the charts. The two of them are different perspective about what goes into 2005 Development Production lovable nerds at heart. However, Edmund has making these musicals happen. I think Presentation of the show, was an arrogance about him at the start of the (hopefully) it makes me a better actor as well. recently seen on our stage in The show that Eric most definitely does not. Eric Gypsy King and directed Trails last is a very humble guy. Season. A KIDSTAGE all-star, Katie ERIC Katie is not that much like Sweetie. KATIE, how excited are you to has been in numerous KIDSTAGE At the beginning of the play, Sweetie believes return to Mainstage? Can you productions and was in Meet Me that she doesn’t really have anyone to rely on talk about how this experience In St. Louis on Mainstage in 2009. (other than her snake, Frodo), and that her compares to your time with We sat down with both of them to parents don’t really understand her. Katie has KIDSTAGE? talk about their characters and the an incredible relationship to her parents, and It is so exciting to work alongside this small- magic of developing a new musical. is approachable, warm, and fun to be around. but-mighty cast and team in The Tutor. Sweetie is pretty rough around the edges. Watching everyone work and play is really Katie is not (sorry Katie). inspiring and every day I learn so much. Growing up a KIDSTAGE kid, I’ve had the opportunity to get a taste of Mainstage at KATIE, Sweetie has a lot of an early age. What is so apparent in both pressure put on her to get into KIDSTAGE and Mainstage is everyone is college: are you feeling that same really proud to be there. There is a ton of pressure in high school? mutual respect for others and a passion for Absolutely! It’s weird. I always thought of putting together great pieces of art in both college as some faraway, life-changing event places. The KIDSTAGE program not only is that I wouldn’t have to think about for so conveniently connected to Mainstage, but forever. And then all of the sudden, it’s it has helped prepare me as an artist and a junior year and the pressure is on. Just like person to get here. KIDSTAGE holds a very Sweetie, being 16 means SAT scores will now special place in my heart. actually count for something, classes get harder, and you have to start thinking about how you’re going to be an actual person in ERIC, what has changed (for you the real world. and Edmund) from the first reading of The Tutor you did in 2004 until now? ERIC, a lot of actors and artists Well, I have gotten married and become a seem to work two jobs, just like father of three wonderful little kids; pretty Edmund. What are some other jobs different than being a single actor. Being a alongside acting you’ve had over husband and a father teaches you how to Eric Ankrim as Edmund in the Development Production the past few years? Presentation of The Tutor. 2005, Credit: Dan Achatz prioritize and manage your time as efficiently

16 VILLAGE THEATRE as possible. As far as Edmund goes, I think I ERIC Village Theatre puts an emphasis on Now Enrolling... still understand him to be the same character original musicals that is pretty much unrivaled on paper, but I am able to bring more life in this region and possibly the country. The experience to my portrayal. I think I have fact that the Village audience gets to see a Classes also learned how to calm down and really fully produced original musical every season Spring 2014 listen on stage more than I did when I was 25 is just unbelievable to me; these types of years old. With a character as high-energy as originals produced at this scale is truly a unique Edmund, that’s really important. opportunity for artists to work on and for singing Acting dAnce patrons to witness. I am blessed to be a part of it. musicAl theAtre What is the most exciting thing about working on a new musical, Is there anything else you would Audition Workshops and what do you hope audiences like to add? take away from the show? ERIC We are all Tutors and we are all KATIE Ah! What’s not to love? One of my Students. By the end of the show Edmund favorite things about this new musical process realizes that he has things to learn, and that Camps has been working with the writers. When everyone around him is a potential source summer 2014 they come to rehearsals, is bustling of instruction. When we realize that we can pre-k-k Week long and changes are being made and I love to all teach each other every day, we begin to cAmps watch them light up as their show comes to truly listen, and engage. That type of human grAdes 1-2 life. After seeing the show, I hope audiences interaction is what life is all about, and grAdes 3-5 fun take away the understanding that everyone, something we can all use a bit more of. I hope themes no matter what age or ambition, is just trying that lesson resonates with every audience that grAdes 3-7 to grow up. And it can be hard, but it’s a lot gets to watch this journey. Go Theatre! grAdes 6-9 better when you have people who love you by grAdes 8-12 your side to help you through. For More Information: VillageKidstage.org “…Everyone, no matter what age or ambition, is just trying to grow up. And it can be hard, but it’s a lot better when you have people who love you by your side to help you through.” Everett Civic Auditorium – KATIE GRIFFITH

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encoreartsseattle.com 17 Village Originals Member List Sponsor Spotlights

Village Theatre is one of only a few professional theatre companies throughout the country that commissions and develops new musicals. The Boeing Company is It is because of our loyal Village Originals members we are able to pleased to continue its continue building on our commitment of fostering new musicals. Tonight’s production of The Tutor is one of 130 musicals developed long-standing partnership with during our 14 year commitment to this indigenous American art form. Village Theatre, and we are The list below is our way of saying thank you to our generous members. delighted with the lineup of thrilling productions planned for the 2013/2014 season. We are sure each production will enthrall and enchant theatre-goers of all ages. We are especially proud to PRODUCERS CIRCLE Marleen & Kenny Alhadeff Tom & Cathy Saxton be the sponsor of the exciting new musical The Tutor. As a global corporate leader, Boeing works in concert with oth- DIRECTORS CIRCLE ers, shaping a world where individuals can thrive and every com- Chuck & Evie Foster William I. Rall munity is a vibrant place to live. In 2012, Boeing, our employees, Heather & Doug Goff Steve & Wendy Tomkins and retirees invested more than $51.8 million in communities Bruce & Emily Howard Bruce & Peggy Wanta throughout Washington State. And since the founding of Boeing’s Gary & Marilyn Kneepkens Joella Yoder Employee Community Fund in 1951, our employees have person- Beth Moursund Anonymous (1) ally contributed more than $600 million to local programs and organizations who are dedicated to making a positive difference CONTRIBUTORS CIRCLE for us all. Megan & Seth Adams Dan Lamanuzzi Now, sit back and let your imagination take flight as the Margie & Charlie Bicknell Twyla & Tom Lucas curtain rises on what is sure to be another spectacular Village Steve Bolliger & Candace Smith Lynn G. Meyer Dennis & Aline Caulley Tim & Lisa Nunn Theatre production. Enjoy the show! Linda Cheung Daryl & Sheri Orts Alan Dunkin G. Ronald & Deborah Payne Samuel Freeman, Maggie & Clint Pehrson Northwest Photo Inc. Sue Short Michael & Jennifer Godsey John Sutherland For the past three years, Lissa & John Griffith Anne Taussig United Airlines has been a Robb & Kathy Hunt Anne & Derek Watanabe committed partner of Village John & Lynnda Kilpatrick Anonymous (2) Theatre. Thanks in large part to United’s generous support, Village Theatre has been able to spread its wings and attract STARRING nationally-recognized performers, designers, and directors to our Judith L. Albrecht Louise Kincaid & Arthur H. Mendel stages. Without the support of United Airlines, Village Theatre’s Alex & Heather Berry Roger Klorese & David Haney reach and impact would be severely limited. United Airlines and Steven & Mujlin Carroll Will & Robin Ludlam Chuck Dennis Shawn Magraw Village Theatre have a unique partnership and mission—both are Sherrill Dryden & Dennis Griffiths Denise V Martel able to transport us to exotic, magical destinations through the Audrey Ellingsen Christine & Stephen Matlock excitement of travel and the power of live theatre. Village Theatre Nancy & Robert Eschrich Will & Karen McMahan sincerely appreciates the invaluable contributions we have Janet Farness Frank Meyer received from United Airlines. Al & Lana Finegold Dick & Carroll Rehmke Stephen D. Forman & Sarah Hayden Judi Rogers Ward & Sue Harris Luanne Aronen Rosenfeld Steven J. Hazlerig Cari & Michael Schutzler Alex & Lynn Hinrichs Frank Stilwagner & Kurt Dery Founded in 1987, by veteran Neil Hoyt Andy & Linda Symons restaurateur, Diane Symms, Elizabeth Hunter Mary Wildrick Lombardi’s was launched in Fred & Barbara Johnson Bruce & Sandy Wolf the Seattle neighborhood of Jean Johnson Anonymous (1) Jillian Johnson Ballard, with a vision of serving memorable, full flavored, yet simple and affordable Italian food. The name “Lombardi’s” was SUPPORTING chosen because “Lombardy” is a region in northern Italy and to Stephanie Alphier Gilbert & Patricia Pauley honor “papa Lombardi,” the grandfather of the original Chef/ Brett & Sue Bentsen Beryl R. Pearson Partner. Lombardi’s is a family owned/local business with Tom Bentsen Dan Sweeney Diane’s daughter, Kerri Lonergan-Dreke, leading the company into Stan Case Beverly Tindall the second generation. Dorn Family Kristin Towberman In 1998, Lombardi’s extended the brand into Snohomish Mark Engelberg Grace C. Tracy County, with its restaurant at the spectacular Everett Marina. Karen & Jim Ilika L Williamson In the Fall of 2012, Lombardi’s expanded into the Mill Creek/ Carol C. Lee Diane Woltz Bothell community. With change ever constant, Lombardi’s said goodbye to Ballard in 2010, and Issaquah in 2013. INDIVIDUAL Jim Nold Shirleann Nold Giving back to the communities in which we do business is a core value. We are honored to be a corporate sponsor of Village Interested in joining us? Sign up online under the ‘Village Originals’ tab Theatre and greatly appreciate the excellent and affordable at www.VillageTheatre.org, or give Development Assistant Sue Short entertainment options Village Theatre brings to the residents of a call at: (425) 392-1942 x120. Snohomish County!

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encoreartsseattle.com 19 ROBB HUNT (Executive Producer) helped Board of Directors found Village Theatre in 1979 and has been Bruce Wanta President Dan Anderson D. Edward Jones Amy Murray involved as producer Heather Goff Past President Chuck Dennis Lynnda Kilpatrick John Seethoff for the theatre ever Leigh Kraft Treasurer Susann Edmond Gary Kneepkins Christine Shuken Daryl Orts Secretary Brett Ferullo Twyla Lucas Judy Yu since. Robb was an Derek Watanabe Vice President, Lissa Griffith Beth Meidinger avid performer for Board Development many years with experience as a principal actor and dancer in several Puget Sound theatre companies. With a background in business, Robb was a strong hand as a consultant in the field of Arts Management; Village Theatre Staff several of his clients included The 5th Robb Hunt Executive Producer Steve Tomkins Artistic Director Avenue, the Metropolitan Museum, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Symphony, The PRODUCTION ARTISTIC STAFF Forrest, Jeffrey Aney Jay Markham Tim Symons House Managers, Everett Museum of Flight, The Carnegie, and San Production Manager Resident Music Director Patrick Kenekeo, Nick Neuffer, Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Robb is Ciera Iveson Troy Wageman Abraham Henriquez dedicated to commissioning and developing Associate Production Manager Casting Director Lobby Attendants, Issaquah Andee Hansen, Jeffrey Aney musicals and has been the driving force Bradley C. Bixler Technical Director, Issaquah YOUTH EDUCATION Lobby Attendants, Everett in the inclusion of new musicals in Village Mark Hoffman Kati Nickerson Technical Director, Everett Director of Youth Education and Community BOX OFFICE Theatre programming. He has collaborated Jennifer Mello Scott Fyfe Outreach on the creation of productions such as Box Office Manager, Issaquah Resident Scenic Designer Suzie C. Bixler Lauren Urban Eleanor, Next To Normal, The Ark, and Andre Burman KIDSTAGE Programs Manager, Issaquah Box Office Asst. Manager, Issaquah Assistant Technical Director, Scenery Pamela Spee Making Tracks. Village Theatre has become Nathan Hicks Sean Begley Production Manager, Everett an active member of the National Alliance Box Office Supervisor, Issaquah Assistant Technical Director, Electrics Erica Weir Jennifer Nightingale Myers for Musical Theatre and Robb has served Brent Warwick Pied Piper Manager Box Office Manager, Everett on its New Works committee and on the Resident Sound Designer/Master Janet Cole Hamilton Sound Engineer KIDSTAGE Education Programs Manager, Jeremy Dunn Box Office Asst. Manager, Everett Board of Directors. He has also served as a Haley Parcher Everett peer panelist and evaluator for the National Master Sound Engineer, Everett Lindsay Lucas Bea Fox, Raiatea Convery, Jeannie Lundquist David Mackie Education Manager, Issaquah Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Box Office Associates, Issaquah Master Electrician, Issaquah Heather Dacany Ashley Pempeit, Jay Wright, Paul Sharp KIDSTAGE Class Coordinator, Issaquah Kendall Collins Master Electrician, Everett Angela Linder Box Office Associates, Everett STEVE TOMKINS Dominic Iacono Youth Ed Coordinator, Everett (Artistic Director) began Lead Electrician Brian Nulle FINANCE his active professional Josie Hankins, Steven Coney, KIDSTAGE Production Coordinator, Issaquah Diane Wright Chris Mikolaizik Lauren Sandelius Director of Finance arts career in Seattle Electricians KIDSTAGE Site/Class Coordinator, Everett Talie Johnson-Marghani in 1972, as a member Jim Mathias Payroll and Accounting Supervisor Master Carpenter KIDSTAGE INSTRUCTORS Kelly Haskins of The Empty Space’s Kiki Abba, Megan Adams, Zach Adair, Marisol Jason Tribby, Patrick Sherman, Accounting Associate acting company. He has Mark Zetterberg Best, Sarah Bordenet, Cathan Bordyn, Kasha Angela Linden Lead Carpenters Browning, Jim Blackett, Karissa Bryant, been the artistic director Accounting Associate Paleka Pinard Sheady Manny-Bruce, Lisa Buettner, Casey Alayne Levine at Village Theatre for the past 20 years. Master Stage Carpenter, Issaquah Craig, Daniel Cruz, Tony Curry, Heather Dacany, Taryn Darr, Kasey Davis, Chris DiStefano, Administrative Assistant, Issaquah Prior to his time here, he was the artistic Stacey Garrett Candice Donehoo-Pullom, Ann Evans, Paul Master Stage Carpenter, Everett director at Civic Light Opera for several years. Flanagan, Melissa Fleming, Justin Huertas, DEVELOPMENT Monique Walker As a director and choreographer, Steve’s Eric P. Jensen, David Johnson, Danny Kam, Bobbi Kotula Properties Master Matthew Lawerence, Alayne Levine, Chelsea Individual Giving Manager regional work has been seen at The Arkansas Laurel Blaine Le Valley, Silas Lindenstein, Jessica Low, Whitney Lewis Repertory Theatre, The Arizona Theatre Properties Carpenter/Welder Lindsay Lucas, Kathryn Van Meter, Michael Special Events Manager Justine Halsey-Martin Matlock, Ellen McLain, Nancy McIntosh, Sarah Company, Seattle Repertory Theatre, ACT, Jeannine Clarke Props Artisan Mercer, DeeAna Michelle, Eric Mulholland, Annual Fund Manager Stephanie Merrow, Lisa Nathans, Katie and TAG. For seven years, Steve staged and Julia B. Franz Sue Short Nickerson, Michael Nutting, Julie Olsen, Master Scenic Artist Development Assistant choreographed production shows with Greg Taylor Pedroza, Makela Pollock, Harry Jeff Scott Mary Rucker Guyer, Marion Skalley Thompson Productions. He has directed Lead Scenic Artist Richardson, Faith Russell, Larissa Schmitz, Heath Saunders, Kelsey Schergen, Hannah Community Relations, Everett and choreographed numerous productions Rachele Begley, Jennifer Blazek Schuerman, Ben Skubi, Katy Tabb, R.J. Key Scenic Artists at Village Theatre including: Grease, The Tancioco, Megan Tyrell, Pamela Turpen, Joel MARKETING Cynthia Savage Mystery of Edwin Drood, Joseph…, The Ark, Waage, Kayla Walker, Eia Waltzer, Erica Weir, Jamie Lilly Costume Shop Manager Nathan Young Director of Marketing Annie, West Side Story, Peter Pan, La Cage Jennee Leavitt Lyndsey San Sebastian Aux Folles, Oklahoma!, Damn Yankees, How Costume Shop Assistants OPERATIONS Online/Graphics Associate Esther Garcia Sherrill Dryden Carly Vester to Succeed…, South Pacific, Play It By Heart, Head Cutter/Draper General Manager, Everett Performing Marketing & Publications Associate The Music Man, CATS, Hello, Dolly!, EVITA, Beth Gilroy Arts Center Cathan Bordyn Bye Bye Birdie, …Jersey, The King and I, Cutter/Draper Robert Russell Marketing Associate Elizabeth Dean House/Facilities Manager Jennifer Rice AIDA, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Stunt Crafts Debbie Hinton, Marilyn Israel, Shannon Rice Public Relations LLC Girl, Chasing Nicolette, Meet Me in St. Louis, Heather Andress Russell, Meghan Smith, Ray Lapine 42nd Street, Anne of Green Gables, Iron Wardrobe Master, Issaquah Assistant House Managers, Issaquah Adrienne Perry Chris Miles Curtain, Annie Get Your Gun, The Producers, Wardrobe Master, Everett House/Rental Coordinator, Everett Big River, Chicago, and Les Misérables. Douglas Decker Kathleen Podoll, Jessica Townsend, Amber Wig Master

20 VILLAGE THEATRE How To Give

Each year, Village Theatre’s Annual Fund supports Institutional Contributors our Mainstage productions, the new works program Village Originals, and our Youth Education and Village Theatre gratefully acknowledges the following corporations, foundations, and government Outreach programming which includes KIDSTAGE agencies that contributed to our annual fund between February 3, 2013 to February 3, 2014. classes, camps, and productions, and Pied Piper, Their support of Village Theatre has helped us maintain our commitment to artistic excellence. annually reaching over 63,000 students, schools, and families throughout the Puget Sound. There $100,000 and Above E & J Gallo Winery are many ways that you can support our efforts to ArtsFund The Force Realty ensure that present and future audiences experi- The Bruce and Jolene McCaw Family Foundation Friendly Framing -- James & Donna Ball ence the musical excitement and artistic excellence Gamut360 $50,000 to $99,999 Give with Liberty Employee Donations of Village Theatre. The Boeing Company Graham & Peggy Crow - Graham Crow Benefit Auctions Issaquah Arts Commission IBM Corporation Matching Grants Program INDIVIDUAL GIVING: It is through donations that Microsoft Corporation McClain Insurance Services we are able to achieve the level of excellence $25,000 to $49,999 Newland Construction that you have come to expect. By donating to our Gregg & Shelly Percich - PKJB Architectural Group 4Culture Annual Fund, you will play a part in every aspect SEACON LLC The Boeing Company Gift Matching Program The Seatons’ Carpentry Shop LLC of Village Theatre, from the shows we produce, to City of Issaquah Temcov Foundation the performers, sets, and costumes. You will also Lombardi’s Italian Restaurants True Martial Arts Microsoft Corporation Matching Gifts Program receive unique benefits to enhance your musical William M. Zingarelli, PS, Attorney at Law Pogacha of Issaquah theatre experience. Anonymous (1) The Shubert Foundation Spectrum Controls, Inc. $250 to $499 CORPORATE GIVING: Artistic excellence, unique $10,000 to $24,999 BluCora entertainment, fiscal responsibility—all attributes Craft Architects PLLC City of Everett Lodging Tax Fund of Village Theatre. By joining our team of corporate Eli Lilly & Co Foundation Matching Gifts Program Costco partners, your business will receive prominent recog- Google Matching Gift Program Everett Cultural Commission Kiwanis Club of Providence Point nition, promotional opportunities, and entertainment FINS Bistro Lynch Resources benefits that demonstrate your leadership. Corporate Fred Meyer Fund Morgan Stanley in the Community sponsorships take several forms with opportunities Snohomish County Hotel/Motel Tourism Project Symetra The Mark & Vickie Fund of the Nysether Family at many levels. These include the sponsorship of Warren-Hill Home Team Real Estate Foundation performances and performance-related activities, Whitaker Foundation The Seattle Foundation support for education and outreach programs, and Tulalip Charitable Fund $100 to $249 underwriting of special events United Airlines Larry & Beverly Alves / Innervisions $5,000 to $9,999 Anthony’s Restaurants SPECIAL EVENTS: How to put the fun in fundraising. GE Foundaton Matching Gifts Program Anderson Hunter Village Theatre has a full calendar of events and Eastside Mobility Clark Nuber P.S. Hellam, Varon & Co. Inc. P.S. Gift Match intimate donor gatherings. Please save the dates: Coastal Community Bank Sultan Laundry Center Sing It Forward to benefit our Youth Education Everett Bone & Joint (EBJ) JPMorgan Chase Foundation Matching Gift & Fakston Productions Program and Scholarships was held on Saturday, Volunteer Programs Hazel Miller Foundation Oct. 19 at First Stage in Issaquah and was held on K Public Relations Inc Klein Honda February 21-22, 2014 at Second Stage in Everett. Leszynski Group Inc. Opus Community Foundation Scuttlebutt Brewing Company On The Town, our annual black-tie gala auction, Pignataro Volkswagen Shell Oil Company Foundation Matching Gifts Program takes place on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Rowley Properties McDonald’s Book Exchange Sterling Bank Symetra Matching Funds Program Team Photogenic VILLAGE ORIGINALS MEMBERSHIP: As a Village Ynot Sports Pub & Grub Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation Originals member, you will enjoy a dozen new musi- Anonymous (1) U.S. Bank Foundation cals every year. Village Originals Members are the Wells Fargo Foundation Up to $99 ONLY people guaranteed admission to the Festival. $2,500 to $4,999 A Kids Place Dentistry for Children Your opinions matter as you are the “Beta Tester” Amante Pizza & Pasta Bellevue Arts Commission for every new musical we work on. “Research and The Apex Foundation Matching Gift Program Kate Cannova Productions Development” has never been this much fun — Barnes & Noble Booksellers Component Products Corp. Buck’s American Cafe fascinating and funny, melodic and moving, and The Ex Anima Fund Chevron Humankind Matching Gift Program endlessly surprising. Greenfield Advisors Craving Cajun Grill Hewlett Packard U.S. Employee Product Giving Program El Paraiso Mexican Grill McCallum Print Group PLANNED GIVING: When considering a planned Samuel Freeman, Northwest Photo Inc. Puget Sound Energy Foundation gift, start by asking how you want to benefit Village General Mills Foundation Gift-Matching Program Redmond’s Bar & Grill Gilmore Real Estate Theatre and how you’d like to benefit yourself and Sea-Lect Plastics Corporation Donna Gola, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty others. While a planned gift can often be relatively Stella Artois The Home Depot Matching Gift Program simple to arrange, you should always seek the $1,000 to $2,499 Sammamish Floor Covering advice and guidance of your attorney, accountant, The Amgen Foundation Matching Gift Program Major League Pizza or other appropriate advisor. Bank of America Matching Gifts Program McDowell NW Piling Humble Bee Books - Matt & Sandy Bench Michelman Insurance Group, Inc CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION about the Charles Schwab The Regence Employee Giving Campaign Kiwanis Club of Issaquah Jennifer Rice, Rice Public Relations Annual Fund and a complete list of Donor Benefits: Leamon Group Inc Russell Investments Matching Gifts Program Bobbi Kotula, Individual Giving Manager, Issaquah, Puget Sound Services Inc Sol Food Bar & Grill (425) 392-1942 x112 Raynier Institute & Foundation Sunset Alehouse Mary Rucker Guyer, Community Relations Manager, Vino Bella Republic Services Everett, (425) 257-6344 Walter Dacon Wines $500 to $999 Jeannine Clarke, Annual Fund Manager, AON Foundaton Employee Gift Match We sincerely apologize for any names we may have (425) 392-1942 x116 The Cambia Employee Giving Campaign misspelled or inadvertently omitted from our donor list. Whitney Lewis, Special Events Manager, Catherine Schreiber Productions LLC Please direct concerns to (425) 392-1942 x120 or (425) 392-1942 x151 The Decker Group, D.A. Davidson & Co. [email protected] Dick’s Drive-In Website: www.villagetheatre.org Dwayne Lane’s Family of Auto Centers

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Village Theatre would like to Village Theatre would like to thank our generous individual Annual Fund donors and those who supported the programs served by our Annual Fund: Mainstage, Village Originals, and Youth Education. Your contributions make our season possible. Thank you! Names listed reflect gifts made between February 3, 2013 to February 3, 2014.

$25,000 and Above Christina & Patrick Donka Paul & Margi Harvey Clay & Hap Wertheimer Dave & Mary Guyer Steven J. Hazlerig Joyce Farley Harold & Mary Frances Hill Arlene & Robert Williams Elling & Barbara Halvorson Mary Pigott Brett Ferullo Cynthia & Steve Holmberg Lynda & Steve Wimbush The Hancher Family Joan & the late Craig M. Watjen Myrna Hackney Carrie & Joseph Holmes Joella Yoder Laurie Harrington Norma Haines Bruce & Emily Howard Anonymous (4) Dan Arndt & $15,000 to $24,999 Debra L. Henry Chad & Sandra Hutchison Geraldine Hathaway-Arndt Bob & Ann Christensen Tom & Carol Hogan Kristen Jarvis $500 to $999 Pat & Allyn Hebner Jay & Suzy Wakefield Bobbi Kotula Shelly Kacergis Eleanor Abadia & Carmen Wassell Cheryl & Rick Heerdt Bruce & Peggy Wanta Leigh Kraft Michael & Priscilla Kaufmann Donald & Phyllis Adams Allan O. & Ellen M. Hess Anonymous (1) Jerome Krell Susan & Gary Keister Judith L. Albrecht Dr. Wayne & Deborah Hill Don & Becky Anderson Linda Hollenbeak $10,000 to $14,999 Kurt & Diane Langston Barbara & Jim Kenney Jeff & Barbara McCashland Louise Kincaid & Jacquelyn Anderson George & Carol Holser Heather & Doug Goff Kyle & Julie Miller Arthur H. Mendel Charlie & Jane Anderson Judy & Michael Holser Herbert H.Warrick Family Trust Debbie & Pat Ostrander Duncan A. Kirk The Arends Family Bill & Nan Hough Anonymous (1) Matt Poischbeg David & Florence Kleine Jim & Charmaine Baker Brandi & Jerry Huang $7,500 to $9,999 Rick & Sharon Reuter Michael & Debbie Koss The Barr Family Hart & Amy Hughes Scott & Dinah Barrett Chuck & Evie Foster Lynn Ristig & Craig Shrontz Lisa A. Kroese & Sue & Chuck Ireland Alan & Lois Bauer & Family Diann & Gary Hitzel Richard & Joyce Rosenkranz Jeffrey S. Barnes Joel Ivey & Sheyrl Murdock Michael Bauer Gary & Marilyn Kneepkens John Sager Jim & Sherry Ladd Neal & Sue Jett Jensen Ms. Kathleen Bemis Twyla & Tom Lucas Jim & Sue Selis Eric & Erin La France Michelle & Calvin Jewell Katherine Benusa & Patti Marsh & the Late Jerry Kim L. Stocking Duane & Sharon Larson David & Debby Johnson Randy Bonsen Marsh Dan Sweeney Wenzel & Julanne Leff Ron Johnson & Doris Hatton Jim & Lee Berry John & Dorcy Seethoff Dr. Michael & Peggy Swistak Sue Long Paul Jokisch Jim & Chris Berry Ernie & Sherran Whatley Louise M. Tolle John & Janet Ludeman Bruce & Joanne Jones Nancy & Keith Birdwell Anonymous (1) Michelle Vest & Richard Novotny Terry Lundeen F. David Jones Anne & Derek Watanabe Duncan & Elizabeth Macrae Peter Bishop Pauline Kennard $5,000 to $7,499 Allen & Janice Wiesen Shawn Magraw John & Joan Blincoe The Kinsey Girls Michael & Jennifer Godsey Judy Yu & Clay Hall Duane & Lois Matthews Lee & Kathleen Boeckstiegel Eric & Nancy Kittleson Joanne & Gerald Herber Anonymous (3) Jon McKenzie Martin & Brenda Boothroyd Roger Klorese & David Haney Kim & Stacy Johnson Will & Karen McMahan Catherine K. Boshaw Dan Lamanuzzi Richard & Nora Lewis $1,000 to $1,999 Jean E. McTavish Jodi & Jay Bowlden Sylvia Lang Kathy & Bob Lovejoy Marleen & Kenny Alhadeff Beth & Kevin Meidinger Bob & Jacke Brett Gary Lange & Ann Humphreys Lynn G. Meyer Richard & Marianne Anderson Irwin & Iryna Michelman Heather & Tom Brookins Michael & Allison Larsen Beth Moursund Karen & Ken Bishop Ted & Maxine Misselwitz Wade & Susan Brown Steve & Judith Love James E. “Jim” & Patsy Nelson (Whidbey Island!) Arnie & Katie Mondloch & Family Barbara Moreland & Tom Bruhns Ken & Darlene Lowe Valorie & Larry Osterman Robert & Gwendolyn Blough Ed & Betty Morrow Deborah Buccola Will & Robin Ludlam Maggie & Clint Pehrson Steve Bolliger & Candace Smith Robert & Claudia Nelson Nancy Burnett The Lumia Family Karl Ritzau & Taletta Wibmer Norm & Joyce Bottenberg Si & Lisa Newland Ralph L. Byron Marcia Magoon Tom & Cathy Saxton Daniel Brager Jim & Denise Ohlfs Sally Campbell & Tom Perkins Tom & Joanne Manion Phyllis Schaeffer Marvin & Lisa Brashem Daryl & Sheri Orts Chuck & Diana Carey Del & Sandy Masson Chris & Kristina Shaffer Robert & Sandra Brazier Ron & Bev Ostrowski Dallas & Susan Carleton John & Hazel Matheson John F. & Julia P. Shaw Dennis & Aline Caulley G. Ronald & Deborah Payne John & Norma Carlin Steve & Susan Matuschak Mark & Christine Shuken Chee & Christine Chew Gregg & Shelley Percich Mr. & Mrs. John Chadwick Robin McCarthy Rodger & Margo Shute Jeff & Kathi Coffler Llew, Gail, & Anson Phillips Bronson & Yadi Charette Mr. Michael McCauley Anonymous (1) Michael & Cynthia Coleman Shirley Phinney & Debra Hagen Linda Cheung Patrick & Claudia McClain Ross & Laura Comer Mrs. Pamela Poirier-Becker Bill & Carole Cote Herb & Nikki McMurtry $3,000 to $4,999 Stephen Connelly & William I. Rall Janice Crouch Thelma & Doug McTavish Loch Anderson & Allyn Perkins Pam Nordquist Frank & Jeanne Rasmussen Doug & Jill Crow Angelika & Gunnar Mein Brett & Sue Bentsen Lisa & Kevin Conner Jim & Sandi Reed Pasquale DeMaio Jacob Miller Fred & Lois Bereswill Karen & Don Crowe Edward & Burnadette Renouard Stacey & Greg Derk Raymond S. Miller Buz & Sandy de Cillia Kerry W. Davis John & Rosemary Riddington Roy & Janice Dietrich John & Judy Mittenthal Doris Gaudette Carol & Laurent Delsuc Cynthia Roberts Janice Dill & William Etzold George & Lesley Moffat Lissa & John Griffith Chuck, Karen & Sarah Dennis Onti & Morris Rosen Anne & Bob Douglas Jayne C. Musladin Robb & Kathy Hunt Peggy Disalle Bill Rucker Steven Dow Gordon & Gwen Nanninga John & Lynnda Kilpatrick Dorcas Dobie & Jerry Radich DeWayne & Judy Sennett Alan Dunkin Craig Nelsen & Margaret Hall Tim & Lisa Nunn Darrel & Nancy Dochow Albert J. & Claudia Serpas Dick & Shirley Earl Rebecca & Rod Nelson Richal & Karen Smith John & Sherry Douceur M. Darrel & Barbie Sharrard Julie & Jerry Elkington Margery W. Newkirk Tim Timidaiski Susann & Don Edmond Ed Short Audrey Ellingsen William Zingarelli & Tom & Connie Walsh Dennis & Maria Egan Sue Short Anne Fairbrother & Robert Acord Kati Nickerson Anonymous (1) Kathryn Emrick Dan Sigler Allen Fancher Jeremy Noble & Jeannette Elkins Ralph & Mary Etter Jim & Gretchen Faulstich $2,000 to $2,999 Grant & Nancy Silvernale Paul & Shirley Nyenhuis Anne & Ken Faust Junko & Glen Ferguson Dan & Portia Anderson Cathy & Mike Slater Geofrey Oestreich James & Krista Ferguson Alex & Joyce Ferkovich Thomas N. & Peggy & Greg Smith Paul & Patricia Olafson Stephen D. Forman & Bill & Katie Finley Christina E. Anderson Mike & Margie Stensen Stuart & Ilse Oles Sarah Hayden Elsa & Joe Fleck Bob & Clodagh Ash Barry Stoddard John & Marisa Ozburn Marilla L. Gemmer Laura Fortner Rich Baker & Diane Jenkins Robert Swanson Wendy Pegelow Martin Gibbins & Paula Crockett Wayne & Bev Freese Chad Bentsen & Bradley & Rebecca Taylor Steve Penn Saundra Cope & Walt Gillette Carter & Marilyn French Kristen Allen-Bentsen George & Marie Taylor Christopher Peterson & Barry Givens Deborah Freng & Joseph Decuir John & Merrily Berg Edward Thomas Mark Wert Aline Gorringe J.D. & Judy Gaffney Margie & Charlie Bicknell Gifford Thomas Wayne & Margie Pietz Lindell Graham Ray & Niki Gagner Milton & Donna Bronsdon Ann & Greg Thornton Jeanette & Joe Piott Dick & Jan Gram Scott & Christine L. Gillette Christopher & Geraldine Carlson Todd & Kathy Thull Clyde & Judy Pitcher Scott Greenwood & Guen & Andrew Goossen Jean & Scott Chamberlin Trudy Tobiason Bob & Melinda Porter Melissa Conerly William Grassie Sandra B. Chivers Jerry & Faye Truskowski Dawn Proffitt-Schrag Cheryl & Dave Hadley Faye & Elmer Green Suzy & Grad Conn Wally & Donna Walsh Dr. John E. Rasmussen Brad F. Halbach Randy & Denise Gritton Mark & Linda D’Amato Jeffrey L. & Carol Waters Mary Lou & Graham Reedy The Halgren Family Todd Gunderson & Rita M. Daubenspeck Robert Weiner Linda Reid Bob Hallberg & Diane Southworth Eileen de la Cruz Jay & Inger Deutsch Robert & Christine Weisel Shirley & Howard E. Richmond Jr.

22 VILLAGE THEATRE Michele & John Robbins Virginia Allison Faye & Richard Gillett Arthur & Jean McKean Scott & Jeannie Thomas Cyndi & Uri Robinson Hugh Anderson Jim & Sue Goss Cristal Meidinger Patricia Tillman H. Stewart Ross Ernie & Pam Ankrim Tom & Julie Graafstra Ed & JoAnn Mesa Jack & Sallie Tuttle Martin & Genevieve Rollins Marissa Aragones Tom & Cheryl Grinna Ruth Metzer Louise Uyeda Chuck Rushmer Paul & Susan Archer Jim & Jeannie Grippin Frank Meyer John & Betty Vandenberg Marguerite Russell Richard & Dianne Arensberg Paul & Betty Haack Don & Maxine Miller Michelle & Glenn Walcott Karen Ryan Linda Armstrong Joan Hammond & David Hays Marjorie Miller Mr & Mrs Darryl Walker Michael & Nancy Ryan Leeann M. Balbirona Nancy & Glen Hammond David & Penny Miller Kathie & Bob Ward Rhonda Salman Roy & Rosalie Ballinger Don Hansen Jeanne & Yousef Monazam Charles & Darlene Wascher Robert Sansing Merwyn & Brenda Banks Brent & Lucinda Harding Stan & Marlene Monusko Darryl Weide & Karen Prince Kimberly Sawers Deborah J. Barnett Dr. J. Michael & Ann Hardy Bob & Linda Moore Sandee Westberg Shirley & Ralph Schapler Dan & Judy Bartelheimer Paul & Gloria Hardy Erma Jean Morgan Len & Ann Whalen Lorrie & John Schleg Roger J. Bass & Ward & Sue Harris Lori & Jack Morrison Chuck & Rita White In Memory of Denise A. Schramke Richard B. Nelson Donna & Carl Hart Terri & Mark Morse Jane & Roger Wierenga Cari & Michael Schutzler Delores Bauer Sharron & David Hartman Mary W. Mott Colleen Wilcox Susan & Fred Shanafelt Alex & Heather Berry Liz & Don Healy Dee Mulford Mary Wildrick Joseph & Tansy Shigley Mel & Anita Bingaman Gloria M. Helms Mary Ann Mundy H. B. Wilson Penny J. Short William R. Blackburn Karl & Sylvia Hermanson Mary F. Murphy Tony & Cathy Wise The Siegel Family Cathy & Larry Blackett Tony Hewlett DDS John Nederlee Bruce & Sandy Wolf Judy Simmons Kathlyne A. Boeding Bob & Mary Hildie Les & Delaine Newton Diane Woltz Bob & Lynne Simpson Dr. Kit & Janice Bowerman Alex & Lynn Hinrichs Barbara & Edward Nilson Fred & Jean Wood Todd & Heidi Sink Jim & Michele Brady Shirley & Dean Hobson Jim & Shirleann Nold Nancy G. Worsham Tom & Marion Skalley Kevin & Lisa Brager Paul & Vesta Hoglund Craig & Deanna Norsen Shirley Wright James & Barbara Stapper Dennis Breznikar Gail & Godfrey Holmstrom Jean Nye Marjorie & Bob Yeats Ryan & Kristina Steffen Geraldine Bryant Ron & Joyce Honeyman Ken Pacquer & Jennie Traeger James & Tina Yerges Craig & Sheila Sternberg Karen Burt Gary & Patty Hope Beryl Ruth Pearson Fred & Lucy Zapf Frank Stilwagner & Kurt Dery Dan & Nancy Campi Gwen & Randy Houser Doug & Cheryl Peterson Anonymous (14) Shay Studley Toland & James Carr Barbara Howell Korreen & Robert Peterson Brian Toland Steven & Mujlin Carroll James & Annette Hoxsey Linda Peterson We sincerely apologize for any Gail & Barry Stulberg Charles & Jean Cerar Neil Hoyt Susan & Jerry Posten names we may have misspelled John Sutherland Kacee Chandler Shaun Hughbanks Al & Carol Prato or inadvertently omitted from Andy & Linda Symons Suzan Chavez Donovan Hunt Rao & Satya Remala Foundation our donor list. Please direct Debra Tan & Peter Duniho Patricia Chinn Elizabeth Hunter Carol & Ted Reule concerns to (425) 392-1942 x120 Anne Taussig Shirley & Robert Clark Bill & Jean Hurt Robert & Marilyn Richards or sshort@villagetheatre. Dave & Brenda Terrill Melinda Clemmer Karen & Jim Ilika Delene & Joe Ritchie Nancy Theune Scott & Darcy Coon Patricia J. Itzen Paul & Marianne Roberts Bill & Lyn Thomas Gary & Consuelo Corbett Kris & Fred Jessett Hank & Donna Robinett Edward & Susan Thomas Lane & Renee Corry Laura and Melinda Starbird Floyd & Judy Rogers Loretta Thomas J. Richard & Marcia Crockett Jeff Jirka Judi Rogers Holly Threat Dwight & Karen Cummings Carl Johansen Brendan & Kelly Rorem Scott, Liz & Carson Tidyman Roger & Patricia Darling Jan-Olov & Hanna Johansson Luanne Aronen Rosenfeld Mike & Patti Timmons Charles W. & Teresa D. Davis Fred & Barbara Johnson Richard & Joe Ann Rucker Steve & Wendy Tomkins Steve & Kathy Dennis Jean Johnson Mary & Patrick Russell Gary & Dorinda Topp Derheim Family Jillian Johnson Diane Sandvick P. Ray Townsend Jim & Mary Deviny Joyce L. Johnson Mike & Joann Sato Robert & Betsy Tutland Nellie Diaz Edmund & Jan Jones John Scannell & Wendy Kelling Dr. & Mrs. Mark Valentine Sally & Glen Dillon JoAnne & Clayton Jones III Kirk Scarbrough Liz & Loren Vandenberghe Carolyn E. Dion-Kuhn Mr. & Mrs. William Jones Stuart & Amy Scarff Sunshine Vanover Terry & Judie Doiron Pam Jue Mike & Wendy Schaefer Marilyn & William Vaughn Michael & Beverly Doleac Ron & Lori Kaufman Robin & Clare Scheffer Coralie Vennetti Penny & Michael Dorsey Mary Jane Keller Beth Schleck Didrik & Mary Kay Voss Martha Douglas Dick & Vera Keller Laura & Carl Schmidt Beverly Wagner Sherrill Dryden & Dennis Griffiths Grace Kellogg Dr. Neil & Sari Schneider Mark J. Walker Gil Drynan Shelley Noble & Bob Kilian Kathryn & Nick Schultz Beverly A. Weiss Richard M. Dunbar J. C. & Marietta Kilmer Susan & Richard Schwasnick David Weiss Mary Duryee Joan Muir King John & Joan Scott Ben & Barbara Whisler David Edfeldt & Bonnie Steussy Dorothy Marie Kittleson Hugh T. Seeley Scott & Janet Wierenga Glenn & Janet Edwards Tami & Rob Kowal Bert & Ellyn Sewell Ruth & Jeffrey Wigren Malcolm & Carolyn Edwards Bill & Judy Lambert Doug & Lisa Shaeffer Sue & Michael Wilenzick Gregory & Kersten Eggers Barbara Lamoureux John & Barbara Dadd Shaffer Del & Kitty Wilhelm George & Marilyn Elliott Will & Helen Langer Steve & Lauren Sheehan Richard & Janet Wilkie Carl & Janell Erickson Mike, Christie, & Kendall Lay Donna & Riley Shirey Jeremie M. Wilkins Pat & Tom Erickson Hertha & Bob Ledford Neal & Linda Shulman Colleen Williams Bill & Karen Erwin Carol C. Lee Aris & Sally Silzars Kim Williams & Nancy & Robert Eschrich Paul & Barbara Lester Mike & Pam Smyth Cindy Baker-Williams Janet Farness Nancy & Otto Leuschel Carol & Ron Sodetani Wendy Winsor Hal & Carolynn Ferris Ruby Linear Bill & Roseanne Spence Roger & Marlene Winter Al & Lana Finegold Beverly J. Luce Chris & Joan Starling Andrew & Barbara Wold Marilyn Finnila Mherling & Dorothy Luce Darlene Stern Lori & Ryan Wood Richard & Mary Ann Flanders Louis & Joegil Lundquist Barbara & Chad Stoddard Anonymous (9) Makoto & Charlene Fletcher Mary Jane & John Mack Byron & Jessimai Strange Charles & Carolyn Forbes The Malone Family Linda Suby $250 to $499 Gary & Mary Fredeen Frank & Lynette Marcus Mark Suryan Gail & Ray Abplanalp Penny Freedman Robert Mason Marianne & Trevor Swangard Megan & Seth Adams Heinz Gehlhaar & Eileen Bear Mary Mathers Dick & Joyce Swope Dora & David P. Alcorta Dr. & Mrs. Thomas O. Gentsch Christine & Stephen Matlock Norman & Mary Ann Taylor David & Gay Allais Judy K. Giaudrone Michael Mayer Robert & Wilma Taylor Judith P. Allen Paul & Elizabeth Gilbert Lynn McIntyre Eric Teshima & Frank Barrows

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