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HAIRSPRAY Book by Music by Lyrics by Mark O’Donnell Marc Shaiman Scott Wittman Marc Shaiman

Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by JOHN WATERS Orchestrations by HAROLD WHEELER Arrangements by MARC SHAIMAN

Francis J. Gaudette Theatre Everett Performing Arts Center May 10 – July 1, 2018 July 6 – 29, 2018

Directors STEVE TOMKINS TIMOTHY MCCUEN PIGGEE

Choreographer Music Director Scenic Designer Costume Designer CRYSTAL DAWN MUNKERS R.J. TANCIOCO CAREY WONG ALEX JAEGER

Lighting Designer Sound Designer Stage Managers MICHAEL GILLIAM BRENT WARWICK CATHERINE COSTANZO* MIRANDA C. PRATT* Assistant Stage Managers Properties Manager Wig Master MIRANDA C. PRATT* NICK HEGGESTAD DOUGLAS DECKER CAITLIN DENNEY-TURNER • ANNE L. HITT*

Master Scenic Artist Technical Director Costume Shop Manager Production Manager JULIA B. FRANZ BRADLEY C. BIXLER ESTHER GARCIA JAY MARKHAM

Hairspray is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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INTO THE WOODS NEWSIES THE GIN GAME STRING HAIRSPRAY September 14 – November 19, 2017 November 9, 2017 – February 4, 2018 January 18 – March 25, 2018 March 15 – May 20, 2018 May 10 – July 29, 2018 Director's Note Cast Tracy Turnblad...... Callie Williams I am more than delighted to have Corny Collins...... Jason Kappus* been asked to collaborate with Steve Edna Turnblad...... Nick DeSantis* Tomkins on this, his final production Penny Pingleton...... Becca Orts as artistic director of Village Theatre, Velma Von Tussle...... Beth DeVries* a place that feels like home to . It Amber Von Tussle...... Tori Gresham* Link Larkin...... Ethan Carpenter* is exactly 20 years ago that I made Seaweed J. Stubbs...... Charles Simmons* my Village Theatre debut in Bells are Little Inez...... Belle Pugh Ringing. I believe Steve took what Little Inez (Alternate)...... Jayden Terry-Olson was then considered to be a bold Motormouth Maybelle...... Shaunyce Omar* risk by casting two African Americans Wilbur Turnblad...... Peter Crook* to play the romantic leads in that Prudy Pingleton/Gym Teacher/Matron...... Christine Riippi beloved musical classic. My costar, Mr. Pinky/Harriman F. Spritzer/Principal...... John X. Deveney Lisa Estridge and I would engage Dynamites...... Alexandria J. Henderson*, Stephanie Anne Johnson, Elena Joyner in thoughtful discussions about the Council Members...... Tate Busby, Carly Squires Hutchison, Jordan Jackson, potency of what our casting meant Claire Marx, John David Scott*, Jasmine Jean Sim at the time. You see, representation Ensemble: Tate Busby, Alexandria J. Henderson*, Carly Squires Hutchison, Jordan Jackson, Stephanie Anne Johnson, Elena Joyner, Claire Marx, John David Scott*, Jimmy Shields*, Jasmine means everything, especially if you Jean Sim, Chandler T., William Dean, Imani Woodley see so little of yourself reflected back. Dance Captain: Jimmy Shields* The protagonists in Hairspray are struggling for just that; an opportunity UNDERSTUDIES to see themselves reflected as fully realized human beings in a world that Tracy Turnblad...... Cass Neumann institutionally excludes and minimizes Corny Collins...... John David Scott* them. Penny Pingleton...... Carly Squires Hutchison Thank you Steve Tomkins and thank Velma Von Tussle/Prudy Pingleton/Gym Teacher/Matron...... Jasmine Jean Sim you Village Theatre for consistently Amber Von Tussle...... Emily Ann Johnson attempting to produce renderings Link Larkin...... Jordan Jackson Seaweed J. Stubbs...... Chandler T. of classic and original stories that Motormouth Maybelle...... Stephanie Anne Johnson are populated by casts that more Edna & Wilbur Turnblad/Mr. Pinky/Harriman F. Spritzer/Principal...... Andrew Eric Davison accurately reflect the world as it likely Dynamite...... Jalá Harper was, and even more importantly, the Council Members...... Nik Hagen, Emily Ann Johnson world as it is now. Ensemble: Hiko Addison, Nik Hagen, Jalá Harper, Emily Ann Johnson

—Timothy McCuen Piggee

Hairspray was co-directed by Timothy McCuen Piggee and Village Theatre’s Discount Opportunities artistic director Steve Tomkins, who SEE IT AGAIN FOR SHARE THE STUDENT/MILITARY will retire in June after 25 years in that 1/2 PRICE! EXCITEMENT AND RUSH role. See page 25 of this playbill for a Come and see Hairspray a SAVE… WITH A GROUP Want a deal on your special message from Mr. Tomkins. second time for half price. DISCOUNT! next trip to the theatre? Limit one half-price ticket Does your need Students and Military per paid ticket. Subject to boost morale? Want a (with a valid ID) may join to availability. Offer may group night on the town? us 30 minutes before only be redeemed for use Entertaining clients? Let curtain for a 50% discount by original patron, and Village Theatre provide on the single ticket price. proof of purchase may be the key to your success! DISCOUNTS ARE ONLY requested. Discount off the Groups save up to 20% off AVAILABLE THROUGH THE BOX single ticket price. Offer the single ticket price. All OFFICE AND NOT APPLICABLE not good on previously you need is a group of 10 TO ONLINE ORDERS. purchased tickets or in or more for single ticket combination with any purchases, or 20 or more other offer. for Season Tickets. Call the Box Office Issaquah: Village Theatre Box Office (425) 392-2202 or visit our website for Box Office Everett: details. villagetheatre.org/ (425) 257-8600 group_sales.php

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ACT I “Good Morning Baltimore”...... Tracy, Ensemble “The Nicest Kids in Town”...... Corny, Council Members “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now”...... Edna, Tracy, Prudy, Penny, Velma, Amber, Female Ensemble “I Can Hear the Bells”...... Tracy, Council Members “(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs”...... Velma, Council Members, Tracy, Little Inez “The Madison”...... Ensemble “The Nicest Kids in Town” (Reprise)...... Corny, Council Members “It Takes Two”...... Link, Tracy, Council Members “Velma’s Revenge”...... Velma “Welcome to the 60's”...... Tracy, Edna, The Dynamites, Mr. Pinky, Ensemble “Run and Tell That”...... Seaweed, Little Inez, North Avenue Kids “Big, Blonde & Beautiful”...... Motormouth, Little Inez, Tracy, Edna, Wilbur, Ensemble

There will be a 20-minute intermission between acts.

ACT II “The Big Dollhouse”...... Matron, Edna, Velma, Tracy, Amber, Penny, Motormouth, Little Inez, Female Ensemble “Good Morning Baltimore” (Reprise)...... Tracy “You’re Timeless to Me”...... Edna, Wilbur “You're Timeless to Me” (Reprise)...... Edna, Wilbur “Without Love”...... Tracy, Link, Penny, Seaweed, Ensemble “I Know Where I've Been”...... Motormouth, Ensemble “(It’s) Hairspray”...... Corny, Council Members “Cooties”...... Amber, Council Members CENTER THEATER AT THE ARMORY “You Can't Stop the Beat”...... Full Company TICKETS 206.216.0833 • BOOK-IT.ORG Orchestra

Keyboard 1/Conductor...... R.J. Tancioco Keyboard 2...... Steven Tran Keyboard 3...... Joseph Tancioco Guitar 1...... Greg Fulton Guitar 2...... Justin Davis or Daniel Rainard Bass...... Chris Jones or Olivia Drums...... James “Rif” Reif Percussion...... Alec Wilmart or Paul Hansen Reed 1...... Bruce Wilson Reed 2...... Jay Easton Trumpet...... Greg Lyons Trombone...... Keith Winkle or Stuart Hambley

Crew

Master Stage Carpenter (Issaquah)...... Whitman Taylor Master Stage Carpenter (Everett)...... Chris Mikolaizik Lead Stagehand...... Kayla Duncan Lead Stagehand-Props...... Peter King Key Stagehand...... Sam Izenman Master Sound Engineer...... Brent Warwick Wardrobe Head (Issaquah)...... Heather Andress Wardrobe Head (Everett)...... Karen Mears Lead Dresser...... Teresa Micheletti Dresser...... Kate Simpson Master Electrician (Issaquah)...... Paul Arnold Master Electrician (Everett)...... Paul Sharp Followspots...... Jenna Kearns, Kayla Peterson Programmer...... Taylor H. Whitmire

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Directors...... Steve Tomkins, Timothy McCuen Piggee  Choreographer...... Crystal Dawn Munkers Music Director...... R.J. Tancioco Scenic Designer...... Carey Wong The 5th Costume Designer...... Alex Jaeger Lighting Designer...... Michael Gilliam Avenue Theatre Sound Designer...... Brent Warwick Associate Music Director...... Steven Tran congratulates Associate Sound Designer...... Haley Parcher Assistant Choreographer...... Pamela Turpen Featured Choreographer...... Jimmy Shields Assistant Lighting Designer...... Paul Arnold STEVE Scenic Design Assistant...... Charlotte Emrys Stage Managers...... Catherine Costanzo*, Miranda C. Pratt* Assistant Stage Managers...... Caitlin Denney-Turner, Miranda C. Pratt*, Anne L. Hitt* TOMKINS Production Assistants...... Aviona Rodriguez Brown, Teresa Micheletti, Colleen Nielsen Rehearsal Drummer...... James "Rif" Reif on his theater Keyboard Programmer...... Joseph Tancioco Youth Supervisor...... Rachel Culbertson legacy! Directing Intern...... Barrett Penrod Technical Director...... Bradley C. Bixler Assistant Technical Directors...... Andre Burman, Adam Michard  Stage Operations Supervisor...... Stacey A. Garrett Master Carpenter...... Patrick Sherman THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE Lead Carpenters...... Justine Halsey-Martin, Jason Tribby, Mark Zetterberg PRODUCTION OF Carpenters...... Jim Mathais, Jeff Manzolli, Johnny Venegas Production Technicians...... Steven Coney, Josie Hankins, Sam Izenman, Peter King, Kcarie Ingerson, Susan St. John, Kate Takata, Taylor H. Whitmire Properties Manager...... Nick Heggestad Interim Properties Manager...... Steve Pozywio Master Properties Artisan...... Kiera Bunch Lead Properties Carpenter...... Tommy Price Master Scenic Artist...... Julia B. Franz Lead Scenic Artists...... Eve von Bleyle, Rachele Wirrick, Carmen Rodriguez Scenic Artists...... Kevin Koch, Beth Peterson Costume Shop Manager...... Esther Garcia Costume Shop Assistant...... Hannah Coleman Costume Design Assistant...... Brynne McKeen Tailor...... Beth Gilroy Cutter...... Andrea Herman Staff Stitcher...... Penny McMillan-Hughes Stichers...... Melissa Gomez, Hannah McNamara, Sierra Reid, Hanna Stellmacher Music by Lyrics by Crafts...... Samantha Shields Alan Menken Stephen Schwartz Wig Master...... Douglas Decker Book by Wig Assistants...... Dennis Bensie, Jenn Hill, Kaleena Jordan, Ashlee Naegle Peter Parnell Company Manager...... Victoria Quayle Associate Production Manager...... Caitlin McCown BASED ON THE VICTOR HUGO NOVEL Casting Director...... Jessica Spencer AND SONGS FROM THE DISNEY FILM Resident Music Director...... Tim Symons Production Manager...... Jay Markham Associate Artistic Director...... Brandon Ivie Artistic Director...... Steve Tomkins Executive Producer...... Robb Hunt (206) 625-1900 Special Thanks BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW AT WWW.5THAVENUE.ORG Rod “Red” Gibson – Christie Lites Seattle THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE THE NATION’S LEADING MUSICAL THEATER

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eight years of performance experience Theatre, and many others at Seattle Cast including a background dancing for artists Children’s Theatre, The 5th Avenue Theatre, TATE BUSBY such as Ciara, Mila J, Macklemore, and Sol. and elsewhere. Steve Tomkins, you are (Council Member, A passionate and determined young man, everything. Ensemble) is very William is eager to grow as an artist and TORI GRESHAM* excited to be in one of bring his unique skills to the professional (Amber Von Tussle). his all-time favorite theatre world. Village Theatre debut! shows! Credits include: NICK DESANTIS* After quite some time The 5th Avenue (Edna Turnblad) is so away, Tori is thrilled Theatre:Holiday Inn, Rising Star Project: thrilled to be back at to be back in , How to Succeed…, and Village Theatre PNW and joining the Carousel. Edmonds Heights: Lockstock in working with Steve on community! The 5th Avenue Theatre: and Edward in Big Fish. Lyric Light this fantastic show. Hairspray: in Concert! (Louann), Rising Star Opera: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Tate is Previous Village Project: (Marian). Balagan represented by Heffner Management. Many Theatre credits include: Les Misérables Theatre: Spring Awakening (Wendla), Pagosa thanks to the family and the lads. @tatebusby (Thénardier), No Way to Treat A Lady (Kit), Springs Theatre: Sister Act (Mary Robert). ETHAN Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), Connecticut Repertory Theatre: West Side CARPENTER* (Link Iron Curtain (Onanov), and (Rooster). Story (Rosalia). Texas State Larkin) is beyond So many thanks to Steve for his gifts to this BFA. To all the women in my life, xoxo. excited to be theatre community! Love always to torigresham.com @torigresh performing with Tillamook, Spanks, Kindy, and the kids. ALEXANDRIA J. Village Theatre this JOHN X. DEVENEY HENDERSON* summer! Previously: (Mr. Pinky, Harriman (Dynamite, Ensemble) Newsies (Mush), Singin’ in the Rain F. Spritzer, Principal) holds a BA in music (Production Tenor), , Funny is thrilled to be part of performance, and was Girl, and Les Misérables. The 5th Avenue Hairspray and Steve most recently seen as Theatre: and Paint Your Tomkins’ final show. Ali in Mamma Mia! at Wagon. Showtunes Theatre Company: The Thank you Steve for The 5th Avenue Theatre. Notable performances Fantasticks and The Unsinkable Molly Brown. all the great memories through the years. – Village Theatre: Lorrell Robinson in Endless thanks to the cast and creative team. Past Village Theatre shows with Steve: Damn (Gregory Award winner for Proud graduate of Indiana University. Yankees (twice), , Peter Pan, Outstanding Supporting Actress); The 5th PETER CROOK* , Beauty and the Beast, Avenue Theatre: The Pajama Game, Little (Wilbur Turnblad) Oklahoma, The Music Man, . Shop of Horrors, Hairspray in Concert; Peter was Herr John is also a high school/youth football Showtunes Theatre Company: The Boys from Schultz in Village official in the fall through the PNFOA. Syracuse; Seattle Musical Theatre: Working; Theatre’s . On Thanks to my beautiful wife Celeste and my and Tacoma Musical Playhouse: . Broadway and on tour college graduate Ian for their continued love Instagram/Twitter: @missajhenderson, he was Mozart in and support. alexandriajhenderson.com. Thank you Steve Amadeus. He has performed with the New Tomkins. This one’s for you. BETH DEVRIES* York Shakespeare Festival and the Old Globe (Velma Von Tussle). CARLY SQUIRES Theatre. Seattle credits include: Angels in Village Theatre: HUTCHISON America, Clybourne Park, A Number. He is a Fantine in Les (Council Member, graduate of PCPA and The Juilliard School Misérables (2014 Ensemble, Penny and is a member of The Seagull Project. Gregory Award Pingleton u/s) is so WILLIAM DEAN Nominee and a thrilled to spend this (Ensemble) is a rising talkinbroadway.com 2013 performance nod), summer getting her new talent in the Esther in The Tutor, Anna in , boogie on in Hairspray! Past Village Theatre musical theatre scene. Marian in The Music Man, Rose in The Secret credits: Newsies, Funny Girl, , Along with Garden, Mrs. Barry in Anne of Green Gables, Meet Me in St. Louis, , and Beta commercial acting, and Sue in Snapshots. Other credits: Diana in Series String. Favorite credits: The Mermaid some of his dance Next to Normal with Balagan/Contemporary in Big Fish, Sally in A Charlie Brown background includes training in hip hop, Classics (2013 Gregory Award nominee and Christmas (Taproot Theatre Company), and jazz, ballet, and contemporary. Although a talkinbroadway.com 2013 performance Amy in Little Women (Seattle Musical new to the theatre world, William has over nod), Laura in Goblin Market with ACT Theatre). Carly is also a teaching artist,

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director, and choreographer. Many thanks in this great show at one of the best theatres for your continued support! around. This one’s for you, Steve. A big thanks from ALL of us! jasonkappus.com JORDAN JACKSON (Council Member, CLAIRE MARX Ensemble, Link Larkin (Council Member, u/s) is overjoyed to be Ensemble) is excited to returning to the be making her Village Village Theatre stage Theatre debut! to ‘spray the love in a Previous local credits show where the big girl, the guy in a dress, include: Susan in The and the black kids are the heroes. Jackson is a Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Seattle native of Wisconsin and an AMDA NYC Children’s Theatre), Lizzie in Goblin Market grad. Resume available over the drinks you’re (Sound Theatre Company), and Lady gunna buy him. #SprayTheLove Montague in Romeo and Juliet (Seattle #BlackLivesMatter IG: @jejackson Shakespeare). When not onstage, she works as a music director and teaching artist. Much STEPHANIE ANNE love to her family! JOHNSON (Dynamite, Ensemble, SHAUNYCE OMAR* Motormouth Maybelle (Motormouth u/s). This is Ms. Maybelle) is thrilled to Johnson’s first return to Village production with Theatre in Hairspray. Village Theatre. Past performances include: Stage: My Heart Is the understudy for Billie Holiday in The Actor’s Drum, , I Theatre of Louisville’s production of Lady Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Barbecue, Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill (‘16), Crowns, Black Nativity, Wedding Band, The ensemble roles in The Wiz and The Winter’s Pajama Game, Hi Hat Hattie, The Wiz, Ain’t Tale with Oregon Shakespeare Festival (‘16), Misbehavin’, and Menopause The Musical and Charlaine in Ain’t Misbehavin’ (‘15) with national tour. Tv/film: The Librarians and Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. Last Seen In Idaho. She dedicates her She believes in music and you. performance to her children. Facebook.com/ShaunyceOmar ELENA JOYNER (Dynamite, Ensemble) BECCA ORTS (Penny is a recent graduate Pingleton) is so tickled from Cornish College to play Penny among of the Arts. She was these magnificent seen recently in Sister artists. Previous Act at the Cornish Village Theatre Playhouse, where she played Deloris Van credits: , Cartier. Her work also includes Cornish’s Funny Girl, Show Boat, Beauty and the Beast, productions of The Caucasian Chalk Circle and Bye Bye Birdie, and Joseph…. You may in which she was cast as the also recognize her from Mamma Mia! or The Witch. Little Mermaid (Atina), both at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Other favorites: Shrek JASON KAPPUS* (Fiona), Cabaret (Sally), South Pacific (Corny Collins). (Nellie), and Xanadu (Kira). Love to Kody. Village Theatre: Meet Me in St. Louis, Aida, BELLE PUGH (Little Stunt Girl, , Hello, Inez) has been featured Dolly! Broadway: in The Wizard of Oz, American Idiot. Cinderella, 101 National Tour: , . Dalmatians (Kitsap The 5th Avenue Theatre: West Side Story, Children's Musical Catch Me If You Can. Jason is thrilled to Theater);Les Misérables come back home and play with this great cast (Ovation Musical Theater); Coriolanus: Fight

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Like a B---- (Rebel Kat Productions); Smoke & Dust (Macha Theater Works) and as a member of Seattle Opera Children's Choir. A sophomore in school, she is active in the arts, social justice, and volunteering with The Vera Project. Belle is excited to perform with the cast of Hairspray, as It’s a Schack summer this is her favorite musical of all time.

CHRISTINE RIIPPI (Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron) is thrilled to return to Village Theatre, where she was last seen in Xanadu. She has JUNE 2 JUNE 14–SEPT. 1 performed with Arizona Theatre Company, Artists Garage Sale Art Exhibit 100+ artists selling old and Americans Interned: Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre, Showtunes new stock, glass, ceramics, A Family’s Story of Theatre Company, Sound Theatre Company, paintings, garden art, art Social Injustice and many more. Christine is a comedian and supplies and more. Artists: Chris & Jan Hopkins improviser with Unexpected Productions at 2921 Hoyt Ave. the historic Pike Place Market Theatre. Many Downtown Everett 425-259-5050 STARTING JUNE 23 AUG. 18 & 19 thanks to this brilliant cast and crew; love to schack.org Art Camps Fresh Paint Art Festival Andrew! M-F 10-6, Sa 10-5, Su 12-5 Friendly and imaginative Purchase art fresh off Free admission instructors offer projects to the easel at Everett’s JOHN DAVID foster creativity in wildly popular 6-17 year olds. waterfront festival. SCOTT* (Council Made possible in part by the City of Member, Ensemble, Everett Hotel/Motel Tax Fund Corny Collins u/s). Last seen as Don Lockwood in Singin' In the Rain, John is proud to be a part of this beautiful show with such an amazing cast. Other Village Theatre favorites include: Mary Poppins, Funny Girl, Chicago, , It Shoulda Been You, Jesus Christ Superstar, 42nd Street, Meet Me in St. Louis, Beauty and the Beast, Bye Bye Birdie, and The • Assisted Living Music Man. John has been dancing for 26 Apartments years and teaches tap and jazz in the Seattle and Issaquah area. Endless love to Erin and • Memory Care Unit the family! Welcome to the theatre! • Skilled Nursing Center JIMMY SHIELDS* Medicare Certified (Ensemble) is beyond • Outpatient Therapy excited to be returning to the Village Theatre Live abundantly and stage! “What a blessing be secure, with care this show has always and services that affirm been in my life. It’s your dignity. amazing to be a part of something so timeless.” Previous theatre credits include: Dreamgirls (ensemble) at Village Theatre; The 9107 Fortuna Drive Wiz (Tin Man/co-choreographer) at Tacoma Mercer Island, WA 98040 Musical Playhouse and Polkadots: the cool kids musical (director) at Tacoma Musical CRC does not discriminate pursuant 206-268-3052 to the Fair Housing Act subject to Playhouse. Jimmy thanks his parents (John any exemptions that may apply. covenantretirement.org and Jimmie) and his husband (Charles Simmons).

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JASMINE JEAN SIM JAYDEN TERRY- named Keith in Roof! written by Ricky J. (Council Member, OLSON (Little Inez Martinez at the University of Idaho. Ensemble, Velma Von Alternate) has been Tussle u/s, Prudy with Village Theatre ANDREW ERIC Pingleton u/s, Gym KIDSTAGE for five DAVISON (Edna Teacher u/s, Matron years. She is thrilled to &Wilbur Turnblad u/s, Mr. Pinky/ Performance is the u/s) First time on be in her first Village Theatre Mainstage, yay! Recent Mainstage production. Previous projects Harriman u/s, F. Credits: Boys From Syracuse (Showtunes include: Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, Spritzer u/s, Principal Theatre Company/Village Theatre), The KIDSTAGE Summerstock production of u/s) is a local Seattle result of preparation Nance (ArtsWest), Here Lies Love (Seattle Hairspray, and Grace Farrell in Annie with artist and professional goofball. He was Repertory Theatre), The Pajama Game (The Edge Performing Arts. Jayden can’t imagine previously seen at Village Theatre in My Fair 5th Avenue Theatre), and Dangerous Liaisons the world without song! She thanks her Lady (Harry), A Proper Place (Rolleston), and Stupid F@#*ing Bird (ACT Theatre). family for all their support. and Newsies. Other Seattle credits include Core Company member at ACT Theatre. Up Oliver! and at The 5th next - The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes! CALLIE WILLIAMS Avenue Theatre. Love to Mom & Dad, Andie, and Rory. (Tracy Turnblad) is NIK HAGEN jasminejeansim.com thrilled to be taking part in her first (Council Member u/s, CHARLES production at Village Ensemble u/s), a SIMMONS* (Seaweed Theatre! A recent Whitman College J. Stubbs) is thrilled to transplant to the graduate, was last seen return to Village PNW, some of her past credits include: Sister as Neleus in Village Theatre. Previous Act (Aberystwyth Arts Centre), The Drowsy Theatre’s Mary theatre credits Chaperone (P.S. Productions), August: Osage Poppins and in the ensemble of Great Wall. include: Dreamgirls County (Liverpool Institute for Performing Other credits: Mamma Mia!, Holiday Inn, (C.C. White) at Village Theatre, Jesus Christ Arts), and Pericles (The Royal Academy of and How to Succeed... (The 5th Avenue Superstar (Simon) at Harlequin Productions, Dramatic Arts). She is incredibly grateful for Theatre), as well as STAGEright’s Gregory and Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Andre) at Broadway this opportunity and for all those who have Award-winning production of Into The Center for the Performing Arts. Charles also supported her. Woods (Baker). He is currently performing teaches hip-hop at Dance Expressions in in the Magnificent Matinee at the Can Can Maple Valley. 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StoryBook Theater, Little Theatre of the Rockies, and many others. Endless love to her supportive family. Psalm 149:3. For what’s next, visit emilyannjohnson.com. Instagram/ Twitter: @emjadventures

CASS NEUMANN (Tracy Turnblad u/s) bought her first can of hairspray to play Tracy Turnblad in her sixth grade choir; what a dream for her to work on this role in her first production with Village Theatre. Recent appearances: Sister Albert Maria (Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding), Liliane La Fleur (), and Wooden O’s Much Ado About Nothing. BFA from Cornish College of the Arts. cassneumannactor.com

Creative Team THOMAS MEEHAN (Book) received the ® Tony Award for co-writing the book for The THE GERSHWINS’ Producers in 2001 and in 2003 for co-writing the book for Hairspray. He received his first Tony Award in 1977 for writing the book of PORGY Annie, which was his first Broadway show, SM and has written the books for the musicals AND BESS Rocky, Elf the Musical, Cry-Baby, Young Frankenstein, Chaplin, Bombay Dreams, I Remember Mama, Ain’t Broadway Grand, and august 11–25 Annie Warbucks. In addition, he was a long- time contributor of humor to The New Yorker, an Emmy Award-winning writer of television comedy, and a collaborator on a number of screenplays, including ’ Spaceballs In English with English subtitles. and To Be or Not to Be. THE GREAT AMERICAN OPERA Evenings 7:30 PM George Gershwin’s one-of-a-kind Sundays 2:00PM MARK O’DONNELL (Book). Mark masterpiece boasts some of the best songs Featuring members of Seattle O’Donnell’s plays include: That’s It, Folks!, ever written—including “Summertime,” Symphony Orchestra. Fables for Friends, and The Nice and the Nasty “I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’,” “I Loves You, Porgy,” (all produced at Playwrights Horizons), and and “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” Our fully- MCCAW HALL Strangers on Earth and Vertigo Park (both scored, unabridged presentation retains all 206.389.7676 produced by Zena Group Theatre). He wrote of the superb choral and orchestral music SEATTLEOPERA.ORG/PORGY the book and lyrics for the musical Tots in that enchanted sell-out McCaw Hall crowds PRODUCTION SPONSORS: Tinseltown. Mr. O’Donnell collaborated in 2011. The vibrant mix of action, humor, KREIELSHEIMER ENDOWMENT FUND with Bill Irwin on an adaptation of Moliere’s romance, struggle, and celebration returns ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM: 4CULTURE Scapin. and he co-authored a translation of with a “perfect” (ClassicsToday.com) new Photo: Philip Newton Feydeau’s A Flea in Her Ear, both for the production that will inspire you to “rise Roundabout. He has received a Guggenheim up singing.” Fellowship, the Lecomte du Nuoy Prize, and the George S. Kaufman Award. FAMILY DAY MATINEE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 19: STUDENT TICKETS JUST $20! Visit seattleopera.org/familyday for details. MARC SHAIMAN (Music and Lyrics) has been writing music, lyrics, arrangements, orchestrations, and very lengthy emails since

14 VILLAGE THEATRE Who’s Who entering show business at the age of 16, at LaMama, in 1976. He has won a Tony (for WE DON’T CARE WHO co-writing the score to Hairspray with co- lyricist Scott Wittman), a Grammy (also for YOU SLEEP WITH Hairspray), an Emmy (for his work on Billy Crystal’s Oscar appearances) and if he hadn’t WE WANT YOU TO SLEEP WELL. lost each of his five Oscar nominations (for Sleepless in Seattle, Patch Adams, The First Wives Club, The American President, and South Park-Bigger, Longer & Uncut), he could boast of being an EGOT. Till then, he remains a EGT. Other film work includes Beaches, When Harry Met Sally, City Slickers, The Addams Family, A Few Good Men, Sister Act, Hocus Pocus, The Bucket List, and Parental Guidance, to name a few.

SCOTT WITTMAN (Lyrics) co-wrote (with Marc Shaiman) the lyrics for the Olivier Award-winning musical Hairspray, for which the pair received Tony and Grammy Awards. He also served as an executive producer on the hit film starring John Travolta. They 300 NE 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 teamed up again on Broadway for Martin bedroomsandmore.com Short: Fame Becomes Me, which he also (206) 633-4494 directed, and Catch Me If You Can, which received a Tony nomination for Best Musical. For their original songs on NBC’s musical drama Smash, Scott & Marc were nominated for two Emmy Awards, a Grammy and a PRACTICAL QUESTIONS OF WHOLENESS Golden Globe.

STEVE TOMKINS (Director). This is Steve’s 25th Season as Village Theatre’s Artistic Director. As a director and choreographer, Steve’s regional work has been seen at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Arizona Theatre Company, Seattle Repertory Theatre, ACT Theatre, and TAG Theatre Company. He AND has directed and choreographed numerous hedwiG the productions at Village Theatre including: Newsies, Dreamgirls, Singin’ in the Rain, Billy Lady Day Elliot the Musical, No Way to Treat a Lady, aNgRY INcH Mary Poppins, Funny Girl, and Les Misérables BOOK BY At emErsoN’S BaR & GriLl in recent Seasons. JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL BY LANIE ROBERTSON MUSIC & LYRICS BY TIMOTHY MCCUEN PIGGEE (Director) STEPHEN TRASK SHOW SPONSOR was associate director for last Season’s KAREN GRACE Dreamgirls. His work has been seen on Broadway, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Milwaukee Rep, Intiman Theatre, Kansas City MEDIA SPONSOR Rep, ACT Theatre, Portland Center Stage, and Arizona Theatre Company among others. SEASON SPONSORS Directing credits include: Seattle Repertory JUNE 7 - JULY 8 Theatre, Village Theatre KIDSTAGE, Theater 206.938.0339 | ARTSWEST.ORG Schmeater, Langston Hughes Performing Arts 4711 CALIFORNIA AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98116 Center, and several productions at Cornish College of the Arts, where he is currently a

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professor. Timothy is a proud recipient of the Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship and the Gregory A. Falls Award for sustained achievement.

CRYSTAL DAWN MUNKERS (Choreographer). Crystal first danced for Steve Tomkins in 1994 (Cabaret). Steve gave Crystal her first professional choreography credit in 2001 (West Side Story). She is honored to be a part of his final Season as artistic director. Crystal’s regional credits include: ACT Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare and Wooden O, Seattle Children’s Theatre, and Cornish College of the Arts. Jimmy and Pamela, your expertise and collaboration have made this production utterly joyful. Thank you, Steve, for years of mentoring!

R.J. TANCIOCO (Music Director). Select favorite credits: Disney’s Newsies, Dreamgirls, Pump Boys and Dinettes, Snapshots, , Les Misérables, Trails (Village Theatre); Mamma Mia!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Grease, Jasper in Deadland, Little Shop of Horrors, , First Date, Joseph…, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, HAIR (The 5th Avenue Theatre); Violet, American Idiot, Bat Boy (ArtsWest); Making Tracks (San Jose Repertory); Carrie (Balagan Theatre); Next to Normal, A New Brain, Yellow Wood, and New Voices (Contemporary Classics); The Odyssey, Here Lies Love (Seattle Repertory Theatre). Music Supervisor: Lizard Boy (Seattle Repertory Theatre), String, Cloaked (Village Originals). A 2010 Gregory Award and 2011/2014 Gypsy Rose Lee award recipient, R.J. is a vocal coach, arranger, composer, and enjoys educating youth and cultivating new musicals. Steve Tomkins, this is for you. Thank you.

CAREY WONG (Scenic Designer). Previous designs at Village Theatre include: A Proper Place, My Heart Is the Drum, Around the World in 80 Days, It Shoulda Been You, Aida, Girl of My Dreams, The Secret Garden, How to Succeed..., The Ark, and La Cage aux Folles. Carey has designed sets for Seattle Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Portland Center Stage, Arizona Theatre Company, Syracuse Stage, Prince Music Theatre, Mixed Blood Theatre, ACT Theatre, Intiman Theatre, Childsplay, and Phoenix Theatre. He has been the resident designer for Portland Opera, Opera , and Wildwood Park, and has designed for Seattle Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, Vancouver Opera, Spoleto Festival USA, the

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Macao and Beijing Music Festivals, and PAUL ARNOLD (Assistant Lighting and as a production assistant on: Disney’s Spain’s Nearco Producciones. Designer) is finishing his third season Newsies, , and Dreamgirls. Other with Village Theatre. Locally, Paul has Seattle credits include: Titus Andronicus and MICHAEL GILLIAM (Lighting Designer). also worked with The 5th Avenue Theatre, Love’s Labour’s Lost with Seattle Shakespeare Village Theatre: Xanadu. Broadway: Bonnie ACT Theatre, and Seattle Public Theater. Company, and All the Way, The Great and Clyde, Brooklyn, Big River, Stand-Up Nationally, he has worked with the San Society, and Lizard Boy at Seattle Repertory Tragedy. West End: George Gershwin Alone. Francisco Opera, Palm Beach Opera, Theatre. She was previously production Off-Broadway: Cagney The Musical, The Western Carolina University, and Theatre stage manager and company manager at Best Is Yet To Come, Striking 12, Blue, End Three of Dallas. Paul is an alum of the Wagon Wheel Theatre in Warsaw Indiana of the World Party, Menopause The Musical. University of Washington. where she managed such shows as The Little National Tours: Looped, Peter Pan, Brooklyn, Mermaid, The Addams Family, and Avenue Guys and Dolls, Big River. Extensive work PAMELA TURPEN (Assistant Q. in many of the regional theatres across the Choreographer) is thrilled to be back at United States. Village Theatre! Village Theatre credits: In ANNE L. HITT* (Assistant Stage Manager) the Heights (Camilla), Chicago (Liz), Evita is delighted to return to Village Theatre ALEX JAEGER (Costume Designer) (Tango Dancer). Local credits: The 5th after working on Newsies! With an MFA designed costumes for The 39 Steps, Avenue Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre, in stage management from UC Irvine, Cabaret, Evita, and Barefoot in the Park Seattle Opera, SD Prism Dance, Arc Dance. Anne has worked at ACT/The 5th Avenue at Village Theatre. He designs for major Favorite role: Anita in West Side Story/ Theatre (Ride the Cyclone), Seattle Opera theatres across the country including: The Fiddlehead Theatre Company (Boston). She (An American Dream), and Intiman Theatre Public in New York, The Guthrie, The also does numerous local commercial/film (Barbecue). Other Regional Theatre credits Taper in L.A., A.C.T. San Francisco, Oregon work as well as performs comedic roasts for include The Wallis Annenberg Center Shakespeare Festival, and South Coast Live Wires. Thanks to my family! for the Performing Arts (Merrily We Roll Repertory. He designed the world premieres Along), The Geffen Playhouse (Barbecue of The Paris Letter and The Nether in Los CATHERINE COSTANZO* (Stage and In & Of Itself), The Ahmanson (An Angeles and a production of Major Barbara Manager) Previously at Village Theatre: Act of God), and The Mark Taper Forum for Theatre Calgary. Alex has received many The Gin Game, Singin’ in the Rain. Other (appropriate, Bent, and The Price). She is awards including two Ovation Awards, four regional work: , The Secret also the creator of the popular SM Boot Garland Awards, and three Drama-Logue Garden (The 5th Avenue Theatre). Camp. annehitt.com awards. Recent credits include work at BAM, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, Mint BRADLEY C. BIXLER (Technical STEVEN TRAN (Associate Music Director) Theater Company, Center Theatre Group, Director). This is Brad’s 18th Season with is excited to be making his Mainstage Chautauqua Opera, Connecticut Repertory Village Theatre. Brad has been working Village debut with Hairspray! Steven is Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre, Prototype in technical theatre for the past 28 years a pianist, director, and teaching artist. Festival, REDCAT, Walker Art Center, at companies around the area including: Favorite music credits include: Mamma Krannert Performing Arts Center, and Intiman Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Mia (5th Avenue), Howl’s Moving Castle Pacific MusicWorks. Mount Baker Theatre, Civic Light Opera, (Book-It Repertory), The Odyssey (Seattle and Pacific Studios. He graduated from Repertory), and (Village MIRANDA C. PRATT* (Assistant Stage Western Washington University with a BA Theatre KIDSTAGE). He recently was the Manager, Stage Manager) is thrilled to in technical theatre. Brad would like to assistant director for The Journal of Ben return to Village Theatre after assistant thank Suzie, Colin, and Charlie for their Uchida (Seattle Children’s Theatre) and has stage managing String, Newsies, Into the continued support and encouragement. He been a resident teaching artist for STG. Woods, Dreamgirls, Singin’ in the Rain, would also like to thank the Washington Thanks so much to R.J., Steve, and Timothy! My Heart Is the Drum, My Fair Lady, Huskies football team for beating the Cougs Cabaret, In the Heights, and Around the in the Apple Cup. GO DAWGS! HALEY PARCHER (Associate Sound World in 80 Days. Miranda’s other Seattle Designer) is happy to be working with this credits include productions at Seattle NICK HEGGESTAD (Properties Manager). incredible team for Hairspray! Haley has Shakespeare Company, Book-It Repertory This is Nick’s second Season with Village worked as the sound engineer in Village Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, 14/48, Theatre. Prior to working with Village Theatre’s Everett location for the past five and Theater Schmeater. Miranda has also Theatre, Nick lived in Chicago and held Seasons. Favorite sound design credits worked at La Jolla Playhouse and the management positions at Goodman include: American Idiot, Violet, The Nance Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Theatre and Drury Lane Theatre, and had (ArtsWest) and Anything Goes (UW School an extensive freelance career working with of Drama). Favorite associate sound design CAITLIN DENNEY-TURNER (Assistant Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Writers’ credits include Into the Woods (Village Stage Manager) is delighted to be working Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Theatre), Mamma Mia and Kiss Me Kate with the team and cast of Hairspray. She Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Broadway (The 5th Avenue Theatre). Love to her has previously worked at Village Theatre as in Chicago, American Theater Company, parents and Brent! assistant stage manager on The Gin Game

encoremediagroup.com/programs 17 Who’s Who and many more. He also spent time with the actors to stop moving around so much… he has music directed 25 Mainstage shows Feld Entertainment working on productions including: Newsies, Billy Elliot, My Fair Lady, for both Disney on Ice and Ringling Bros VICTORIA QUAYLE (Company Manager). Cabaret, Funny Girl, Big River, Jesus Christ & Barnum and Bailey. Nick is a graduate of This is Victoria’s second Season as Village Superstar, Show Boat, Disney’s Beauty and Valparaiso University and a proud member Theatre’s company manager and her third the Beast, and The Who’s Tommy. In addition of the Society of Property Artisan Managers. year with the company. She is a graduate of to Village Theatre, Symons has served as Western Washington University. Victoria music director on Romy & Michele’s High JULIA B. FRANZ (Master Scenic Artist). is proud to continue with this amazing School Reunion at The 5th Avenue Theatre, With her 120th opening at the FJG Theatre, company and grateful for the opportunity and piano/conductor on Assassins at ACT Julia has painted her final set design for to turn a lifelong passion for theatre into Theatre. Tim is one-third of Seattle jazz trio Steve Tomkins as Artistic Director. 26 years a career. She wants to thank the entire Fawcett, Symons and Fogg. Love to Taylor! ago Julia was a scenic artist working on a production staff and this incredible cast! Steve Tomkins show; a few years later, she JAY MARKHAM (Production Manager) followed him to Village Theatre. “Can you CAITLIN MCCOWN (Associate Production has worked as Village Theatre’s production do it?” he would ask in the early years when Manager) is an actor, director, and scenic manager on over 70 productions since 2004. there wasn’t any time or money and the set designer with an MA in theatre arts and With a background in stage management, was huge, “Yes!” she would say, then she’d dance and a BA in theatre and film. Before technical theatre, corporate events, and figure out how - because Steve wanted it. joining the Village Theatre staff, she served concert production, Jay approaches theatre It was for him, it had to be done! Times as venue and production manager for West with an understanding that the great change, the future will be different, but Julia of Lenin in Seattle. She is the founding achievements of any organization are has spent half her life crafting and creating managing director of Many Hats Theatre, the combined efforts of each individual. inspired by Steve’s artistic vision, and that and has recently worked with Macha Theatre Favorite projects include: Dreamgirls, those times are coming to an end makes her Works, Harlequin Productions, Fantastic The Who’s Tommy, Les Misérables, Million immensely sad. Julia would like to say to Z, Theatre Schmeater, Twelfth Night Dollar Quartet, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jesus him, “Thanks for letting me come and play! Productions, Island Stage Left, and Seattle Christ Superstar, and Show Boat. Love to I’ve had an awesome time. Love you! I won’t Public Theater. Huckleberry, Ignatius, and Aimee. say goodbye……” JESSICA SPENCER (Casting Director) is in ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION ESTHER GARCIA (Costume Shop Manager) her third full Season at Village Theatre and (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more is in her 14th Season at Village Theatre. After couldn’t be happier to work with this team than 48,000 actors and stage managers in 12 years as head women’s cutter, making the in the thriving Seattle theatre community. the United States. Equity seeks to advance, beautiful dresses our female leads have worn, Jessica has worked around the country promote, and foster the art of live theatre as she transitioned into the role of costume in arts management, administration, and an essential component of our society. Equity shop manager. Esther has a BFA from the production for such companies as: Arts negotiates wages and working conditions, University of Oregon and was also the Center Enterprises, Inc., Nebraska Theatre providing a wide range of benefits including resident designer and costume shop manager Caravan, and locally for Taproot Theatre health and pension plans. AEA is a member at the Eugene Opera and Lane Community and The Inverse Opera. As a director, Jessica of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, College Theatre and Dance Department. has also had the privilege to work with such an internal organization of performing arts Favorite Village Theatre productions include: companies as Taproot Theatre Company, unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of Mary Poppins, Les Misérables, My Fair Lady, ArtsWest, SecondStory Repertory, and excellence. actorsequity.org Annie Get Your Gun, and . KIDSTAGE! Love to her motley crew of Roo, Wynter, and Nugget. DOUGLAS DECKER (Wig Master) has All stage work performed by members of been at Village Theatre since Making Tracks. TIM SYMONS (Resident Music Director) IATSE Local 15. He has done wigs for pretty much every is in his 13th Season as resident music theatre in town, including Intiman Theatre, director at Village Theatre. Tim’s first show All costume construction and hair/make-up work is performed by employees represented by Seattle Children’s Theatre, and Seattle in the Village Theatre orchestra pit was Little I.A.T.S.E. TWU Local #887. Shop of Horrors, 20 years ago. Since then, Shakespeare Company. Doug keeps asking All scenic painting work is performed by employees represented by IATSE Local 488.

United Scenic Artists represents the designers and STAY CONNECTED scenic painters for the American Theatre. Share feedback & photos using #VTHairspray The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Village Theatre @TheVillageVault @Village_Theatre The theatre operates under an agreement with Local 76-493, American Federation of Musicians, AFL-CIO, representing the musicians.

18 VILLAGE THEATRE THE ROLE OF TELEVISION IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT n the 1950s, both the television and the Civil Rights Movement As the popularity of television grew, so did the coverage of local events were gaining traction. By the time the 1960s hit, they erupted on a national landscape. In Little Rock in 1957, 15-year-old Elizabeth into full cultural mainstays. Television introduced the public to Eckford was part of the group of the first black students to attend Ia technological advancement that allowed for the rapid spread of Little Rock Central High School. She arrived late that day and was information, cultural norms, and standards, plus an ability to have surrounded by a mob that screamed appalling slurs at her. News crews a true national social dialogue. Without television, and the ability filmed the verbal abuse and the footage shot into national mainstream to capture and broadcast the true nature of conflict, the Civil Rights television broadcasts causing anger and uproar all over the country. Movement may not have progressed as quickly as it did as the nation became aware of the movement. News crews went on to capture peaceful protests being disrupted by police brutality. In 1965, the civil rights march in Selma ended in In the 1960’s, representation of African-Americans in television was protesters being tear gassed, clubbed, bullwhipped, and held down generally limited to characters that were portrayed as bumbling idiots, while being beaten. The event was broadcast on national television violent criminals, devoted servants, or black heroes that upheld the and ignited a revolutionary political movement. Because of television, white establishment. As television’s popularity grew, so did the number what would have been a small local protest sparked national shock and of black viewers who noted a lack of representation, biased reporting, government action. Not long after, congress passed the “Civil Rights and rampant racism in the medium. For example, a news station in Act of 1964” and the “Voting Rights Act of 1965.” The power Jackson, Mississippi held a reoccurring program called “Forum” that of television ushered in a new era of protest, resistance, featured pro-segregationist and pro-racist views and referred to the and cultural awakening and gave support to African- Civil Rights Movement as a “paper curtain that was damaging to the American activists who were set to bring about change freedom of America.” and equality.

WELCOME TO THE 60s! Hairspray takes place in 1962. Here are some of the events that were going on during that time... 1961 1963 1959 • John F. Kennedy is sworn in • Martin Luther King Jr. is arrested in 1957 • Alaska and Hawaii are as 35th President of the US Alabama for parading without a permit admitted as states • “American Bandstand” • Peace Corps is established • A segregation protest in Alabama leads to makes its national • The first Barbie Doll is fire hoses and police dogs being turned on television debut launched • The Soviets send the first human into space demonstrators. Thousands are arrested. • The USSR launches the • The US recognizes • A Freedom Riders bus is • Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his “I Have first artificial satellite the new Cuban a Dream” speech. Sputnik 1, which begins government of Fidel bombed, and protesters are the “Space Race” Castro beaten by an angry mob • John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Texas.

1958 1960 1962 1964 • Four black men sit at a • The Beatles appear on • The US launces the • Cuban Missile Crisis begins white-only lunch counter The Ed Sullivan Show first US satellite, (President Kennedy denounces in North Carolina. They are sparking BeatleMania Explorer 1 the Soviet Union for secretly denied service, but their act installing missile bases on Cuba • President Johnson signs • NASA is created of defiance triggers sit ins and initiates a naval blockade of the Civil Rights Act across the south. the island.) • Bob Dylan’s The Times • John F. Kennedy and • Andy Warhol’s first solo They Are a-Changin’ is Richard Nixon take part exhibition released in the first televised presidential debate • Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points in a single basketball game encoremediagroup.com/programs 19 Theatre Information EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES In the event of an emergency, please wait for an announcement for further instructions. Ushers will be available for assistance. FOOD AND DRINK are not allowed in the theatre. Inspiring Bottled water is permitted, as well as beverages purchased in lidded souvenir cups at the bar in t heatre the lobby. SMOKING POLICY According to state law, starts smoking is NOT allowed within 25 feet of any door, ! nor in any part of the theatre. here EMERGENCY NUMBERS If you need to be THE NOTEWORTHY LIFE reached during a performance, please leave your 18 19 exact seat number and the House Manager’s OF HOWARD BARNES number with your service or sitter. Howard Barnes is a perfectly average American In Issaquah (425) 392-1942 x100 In Everett (425) 257-6368 guy, until the day he wakes up to discover his life has become a musical. This World Premiere is equal YOUNG CHILDREN Children under four are not permitted in the main theatre space in Issaquah parts satire, romantic comedy, and love letter to the or Everett. In Issaquah, the Francis J. Gaudette American musical. Theatre has comfortable, soundproof family rooms for families with young children or those who may SEPT 13 – NOV 18, 2018 wish to speak during the show. Subscribers may exchange into the family rooms when a sitter cannot be found. When bringing children over four ROALD DAHL’S into the main theatre, please instruct them on proper theatre behavior. It is helpful to familiarize THE MUSICAL them with the story and the score in advance. Roald Dahl’s beloved magical misfit comes to Village ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair seating is available. Theatre’s stage in the hit musical that swept up five Please advise your ticket seller when purchasing , seven Olivier Awards, and was named tickets if you require wheelchair seating. American TIME ’s #1 Show of the Year in 2013. Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is provided during select performances at the Francis J. NOV 8, 2018 – FEB 3, 2019 Gaudette Theatre. Please contact the Box Office for more details. LISTENING SYSTEM The Francis J. Gaudette I DO! I DO! Theatre and the Everett Performing Arts Center have hearing loop systems which are compatible Created by the writing team behind The Fantasticks, with most hearing aids. Headsets are available in this classic musical about marriage garnered seven both venues on a first-come, first-served basis from the House Manager and are free of charge with a Tony Award nominations in 1967 and is an intimate valid ID. and nostalgic story chronicling 50 years of life and love. THE SHOW MUST GO ON Whether it rains, sleets, snows or blows, only a power outage or building JAN 17 – MAR 24, 2019 destruction will prevent a performance from taking place as scheduled. PATRON CONSIDERATIONS Please arrive on time. THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF Check your tickets for your performance time. Late arrivals are very disruptive to fellow patrons and THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME to the artists onstage. Please give yourself plenty Winner of five Tony Awards and seven Olivier Awards, of time to get to the theatre. Patrons arriving late this compelling sensory drama gives the audience will not be seated until a suitable pause in the performance at the House Manager’s discretion. an intimate look at the world through the eyes of a Please turn off all pagers, cellular phones and 15-year-old boy as he sets off the solve the mystery of watch alarms before entering the theatre. No text who murdered his neighbor’s dog. messaging is allowed during the performance. No photography, video or sound recording MAR 14 – MAY 19, 2019 of any performance is allowed based on royalty and union agreements. Be aware that talking, humming and tapping feet MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET during a performance is also disruptive to the patrons around you. Before the overture begins, The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny please turn off playbill flashlights and unwrap cough Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to drops. In intimate auditoriums like the Francis J. Village Theatre’s stage, complete with the hit songs of Gaudette Theatre and the Everett Performing Arts the 1950s you know and love, plus a few new Center, even the actors can hear these seemingly small noises. Please use moderation in applying visual surprises. perfume, cologne or lotion, as many people are MAY 9 – JULY 28, 2019 allergic to scents. In consideration of your fellow patrons and the actors, please do not leave the performance during (425) 392-2202 ISSAQUAH I (425) 257-8600 EVERETT the curtain call. VILLAGETHEATRE.ORG

20 VILLAGE THEATRE ISSAQUAH SUMMER SUMMER INDEPENDENT PRODUCTIONS July 13-22, 2018

The KIDSTAGE program began in 1985 when Robb Hunt decided to take the “down-time” of summer and give the theatre (at that time, First Stage Theatre in Issaquah) to kids, who would put together a show of their own. And so, a tradition was born that has lasted (and EVERETT indeed grown) to this very day. 32 years later, the KIDSTAGE program produces not one, but SUMMER INDEPENDENT five summer productions each year between the July 12-22, 2018 Issaquah and Everett locations.

The most unique of these programs is Summer Independent, which continues the tradition that began in 1985, when the theatre was simply turned over to students to create and produce their own full-scale musical. These shows are a true testament to the skills and dedication of KIDSTAGE students, as they KIDSTAGE SummerStock production of AIDA, direct, design, cast, build, manage, run, and Issaquah, 2017. Photo by Jean Johnson. perform a show on their own, with mentorship ISSAQUAH from Village Theatre professionals. The process SUMMERSTOCK starts when several teams submit proposals costumes are built and designed by Village July 27-August 5, 2018 to the staff for consideration. The proposals Theatre’s own skilled artisans. Students in both include the people on their team (directors, the cast and technical apprentices working in the designers, choreographers, etc), their first, shops or behind the scenes get to experience and second, and third choice of show and their learn from the environment of true professional vision for each. The teams are then interviewed theatre. As many as 80 students per location are by theatre leaders to discuss their concepts, involved in SummerStock. logistical plans, and other important details. Then one group is selected in both Issaquah Finally, the fifth production is the Everett and Everett. From there, it’s up to them, and Plaza Troupe show. This free outdoor show EVERETT what they create is truly special. is performed in the Wetmore Theatre Plaza outside of the theatres in Everett every Friday SUMMERSTOCK Village Theatre KIDSTAGE SummerStock at noon throughout the summer. Featuring a August 11-19, 2018 uses a more traditional structure for producing cast ages 10-18 and minimal sets and costumes youth theatre. SummerStock shows are directed for the outdoor environment, this 30-minute and designed by seasoned professionals, with show is a fun way to connect with the Everett an all youth cast from ages 8-18. These shows community and provide free and accessible are held at the larger venues of the Francis J. entertainment for audiences of all ages. Gaudette Theatre in Issaquah and the Everett Performing Arts Center in Everett, and feature In addition to this summer programming, large casts of as many as 50 students from all the KIDSTAGE program offers two to three EVERETT TROUPE ages and backgrounds as well as a large orchestra school-year production opportunities (in July 6, 13, 20, 27, (including student musicians). The sets and each location) as well as year-round training August 3 and 10, 2018 for students ages 4-20. These classes and camps focus on building important life skills like confidence, creativity, and collaboration through theatre arts. Some students are bound for Broadway and beyond, while others move on to careers as leaders, engineers, lawyers, and more. But they all share a GET YOUR TICKETS AT: foundation that was built, at least in part, by their experience on the VillageTheatre.org stage and in the classroom with KIDSTAGE Summer Independent production of Rent - School Edition, ISSAQUAH: (425) 392-2202 KIDSTAGE. Everett, 2017. Photo by Sam Freeman. EVERETT: (425) 257-8600

encoremediagroup.com/programs 21 “The things Steve taught me! Storytelling, staging, how to land a joke, how to frame an entrance, How a Legacy how to take care of actors, how to lead a group of artists, on and on. He raised me up right, and above Celebrating all he taught me something that is Made has made all the difference in my In Steve’s time with Village career—that you’ll never make Theatre, he directed and/ or choreographed many truly something perfect, but you can extraordinary shows. Here is a always make it better, and you keep record of his projects. making it better, you never give up, until the moment they drag you Hairspray, 2017-2018+ away and make you open the show. Newsies, 2017-2018+ Steve Tomkins I owe the man everything and love Dreamgirls, 2016-2017+ + After 32 years with Village Theatre (25 as artistic director), Steve Tomkins will him dearly.” Singin’ in the Rain, 2016-2017 Billy Elliot, 2015-2016+ be retiring at the end of this year. To celebrate his legacy, we are honored to share Village Originals and KIDSTAGE: some messages and tributes from members of the Seattle theatre community Brian Yorkey Hello, My Baby!, 2015-2016+ commemorating Steve’s contribution to the great art of this region. Former associate artistic No Way to Treat a Lady, 2014-2015+ director, and Pulitzer Prize- Mary Poppins, 2014-2015+ winning playwright Funny Girl, 2013-2014+ Steve rehearsing with the cast members of the new musical, Iron Curtain, 2011. Les Misérables, 2013-2014+ “I started working as a pianist in Steve’s rehearsal room in 1999 on Babes In Chicago, 2012-2013+ Arms. I was 18, and musical theatre was all I wanted to do. He was so gracious, Village Originals and KIDSTAGE: and allowed me to stick around after rehearsals and auditions to listen in on the “Steve Tomkins has forever changed the landscape of who I am as an artist. April 9, 2001, Rocket Science, 2012-2013+ artistic conversations, and involved me when it was appropriate. From there, first day of rehearsal for West Side Story, I was playing Graciella. It was my first show for Big River, 2012-2013+ Steve gave me opportunity after opportunity, always pushing me to be a better Village Theatre and my first show with Steve. We immediately connected over our love The Producers, 2011-2012+ leader, team player, and music director. of dance and stories, and the power of Jerome Robbins. This relationship deepened over Annie Get Your Gun, 2011-2012* the years as we collaborated on projects like , The King and ,I Les Misérables, and Iron Curtain, 2010-2011* Through the last 20 years at Village Theatre, I have seen Steve be the champion Mary Poppins; each time striving for a new level of innovation and greatness. He has been Anne of Green Gables, 2010-2011* of so many artists – he is so passionate about the community around him, and my shepherd, confidant, inspiration, advocate, my west coast dad. Its the longest creative 42nd Street, 2009-2010* always puts the performers first. You never see Steve congratulating himself relationship I have. We have laughed and argued and dreamed and fought and pushed Meet Me in St. Louis, 2009-2010+ — any compliment he ever gets, he graciously accepts on behalf of the team/ each other in ways for which I will forever be grateful. April 9, 2018 (17 years later to the Chasing Nicolette, 2009-2010+ cast, but never wants to talk too much about his own involvement. The most day) was my first day of auditions for Matilda, which I am directing and choreographing you’ll ever hear is “I think this is one of my favorites,” in reference to one of his for Village Theatre next season. I stopped and reflected over my tenure with Steve and Village Originals: The Gypsy King, 2008-2009+ amazing productions. Village Theatre and everything he means to me. How do I remember the date so clearly? Stunt Girl, 2008-2009* It’s his birthday.” It is truly hard to imagine a Village Theatre without Steve Tomkins leading the Beauty and the Beast, 2008-2009* Above: Steve with the Dynamites and co-director Timothy McCuen Piggee at a photoshoot for Hairspray, 2018. Photo by Noel Pederson. way, because Village Theatre and Steve Tomkins are one in the same — in my time Village Theatre director, Village Originals: Time of Innocence, + here, we’ve never really had one without the other!” choreographer, and actor 2007-2008 Top Left: Steve demonstrating a jump at a photoshoot for Billy Elliot, 2016. Kathryn Van Meter Photo by Mark Kitaoka. Village Originals: Iron Curtain, 2007-2008+ Village Theatre’s Aida, 2007-2008* resident music director Tim Symons The King and I, 2007-2008* Upon a Time in New Jersey , 2006-2007* Bye Bye Birdie, 2006-2007* A Message from Evita, 2006-2007* Village Originals: Snapshots, 2005-2006** Executive Producer, Robb Hunt Hello, Dolly!, 2005-2006* Girl Of My Dreams, 2005-2006* In 1987, we were producing West Side Story and needed a choreographer. When I met Steve Tomkins, who was performing in Angry Housewives at Cats, 2005-2006* Pioneer Square Theatre, I knew he was the person we needed to put that huge show on what is now First Stage. Watching how he worked with the The Music Man, 2004-2005* cast, I thought he would be a great director as well, so I asked him to direct and choreograph Gypsy the next season and he has been directing and/

or choreographing at Village Theatre ever since. When we decided to build the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, it was time to have a full-time artistic Continued on next page. director and Steve was once again, the right person for the job. We have worked together now for 32 years. Steve helped shape new musicals like Anne of Green Gables and Stunt Girl and re-energized classic musicals like Singin’ in the Rain. His productions of Mary Poppins and Billy Elliot will be long remembered along with many, many more. Steve has been an incredible partner, and it will not be the same without him in the office next door. But he and I are both excited to see what Jerry Dixon brings to Village Theatre. Meanwhile, we will all have many very fond memories. Robb Hunt and Steve Tomkins, 2005. Photo by Jay Koh.

22 VILLAGE THEATRE “The things Steve taught me! Storytelling, staging, how to land a joke, how to frame an entrance, How a Legacy how to take care of actors, how to lead a group of artists, on and on. He raised me up right, and above Celebrating all he taught me something that is Made has made all the difference in my In Steve’s time with Village career—that you’ll never make Theatre, he directed and/ or choreographed many truly something perfect, but you can extraordinary shows. Here is a always make it better, and you keep record of his projects. making it better, you never give up, until the moment they drag you Hairspray, 2017-2018+ away and make you open the show. Newsies, 2017-2018+ Steve Tomkins I owe the man everything and love Dreamgirls, 2016-2017+ + After 32 years with Village Theatre (25 as artistic director), Steve Tomkins will him dearly.” Singin’ in the Rain, 2016-2017 Billy Elliot, 2015-2016+ be retiring at the end of this year. To celebrate his legacy, we are honored to share Village Originals and KIDSTAGE: some messages and tributes from members of the Seattle theatre community Brian Yorkey Hello, My Baby!, 2015-2016+ commemorating Steve’s contribution to the great art of this region. Former associate artistic No Way to Treat a Lady, 2014-2015+ director, and Pulitzer Prize- Mary Poppins, 2014-2015+ winning playwright Funny Girl, 2013-2014+ Steve rehearsing with the cast members of the new musical, Iron Curtain, 2011. Les Misérables, 2013-2014+ “I started working as a pianist in Steve’s rehearsal room in 1999 on Babes In Chicago, 2012-2013+ Arms. I was 18, and musical theatre was all I wanted to do. He was so gracious, Village Originals and KIDSTAGE: and allowed me to stick around after rehearsals and auditions to listen in on the “Steve Tomkins has forever changed the landscape of who I am as an artist. April 9, 2001, Rocket Science, 2012-2013+ artistic conversations, and involved me when it was appropriate. From there, first day of rehearsal for West Side Story, I was playing Graciella. It was my first show for Big River, 2012-2013+ Steve gave me opportunity after opportunity, always pushing me to be a better Village Theatre and my first show with Steve. We immediately connected over our love The Producers, 2011-2012+ leader, team player, and music director. of dance and stories, and the power of Jerome Robbins. This relationship deepened over Annie Get Your Gun, 2011-2012* the years as we collaborated on projects like CATS, The King and I, Les Misérables, and Iron Curtain, 2010-2011* Through the last 20 years at Village Theatre, I have seen Steve be the champion Mary Poppins; each time striving for a new level of innovation and greatness. He has been Anne of Green Gables, 2010-2011* of so many artists – he is so passionate about the community around him, and my shepherd, confidant, inspiration, advocate, my west coast dad. Its the longest creative 42nd Street, 2009-2010* always puts the performers first. You never see Steve congratulating himself relationship I have. We have laughed and argued and dreamed and fought and pushed Meet Me in St. Louis, 2009-2010+ — any compliment he ever gets, he graciously accepts on behalf of the team/ each other in ways for which I will forever be grateful. April 9, 2018 (17 years later to the Chasing Nicolette, 2009-2010+ cast, but never wants to talk too much about his own involvement. The most day) was my first day of auditions for Matilda, which I am directing and choreographing you’ll ever hear is “I think this is one of my favorites,” in reference to one of his for Village Theatre next season. I stopped and reflected over my tenure with Steve and Village Originals: The Gypsy King, 2008-2009+ amazing productions. Village Theatre and everything he means to me. How do I remember the date so clearly? Stunt Girl, 2008-2009* It’s his birthday.” It is truly hard to imagine a Village Theatre without Steve Tomkins leading the Beauty and the Beast, 2008-2009* Above: Steve with the Dynamites and co-director Timothy McCuen Piggee at a photoshoot for Hairspray, 2018. Photo by Noel Pederson. way, because Village Theatre and Steve Tomkins are one in the same — in my time Village Theatre director, Village Originals: Time of Innocence, + here, we’ve never really had one without the other!” choreographer, and actor 2007-2008 Top Left: Steve demonstrating a jump at a photoshoot for Billy Elliot, 2016. Kathryn Van Meter Photo by Mark Kitaoka. Village Originals: Iron Curtain, 2007-2008+ Village Theatre’s Aida, 2007-2008* resident music director Tim Symons The King and I, 2007-2008* Once Upon a Time in New Jersey , 2006-2007* Bye Bye Birdie, 2006-2007* A Message from Evita, 2006-2007* Village Originals: Snapshots, 2005-2006** Executive Producer, Robb Hunt Hello, Dolly!, 2005-2006* Girl Of My Dreams, 2005-2006* In 1987, we were producing West Side Story and needed a choreographer. When I met Steve Tomkins, who was performing in Angry Housewives at Cats, 2005-2006* Pioneer Square Theatre, I knew he was the person we needed to put that huge show on what is now First Stage. Watching how he worked with the The Music Man, 2004-2005* cast, I thought he would be a great director as well, so I asked him to direct and choreograph Gypsy the next season and he has been directing and/ or choreographing at Village Theatre ever since. When we decided to build the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, it was time to have a full-time artistic Continued on next page. director and Steve was once again, the right person for the job. We have worked together now for 32 years. Steve helped shape new musicals like Anne of Green Gables and Stunt Girl and re-energized classic musicals like Singin’ in the Rain. His productions of Mary Poppins and Billy Elliot will be long remembered along with many, many more. Steve has been an incredible partner, and it will not be the same without him in the office next door. But he and I are both excited to see what Jerry Dixon brings to Village Theatre. Meanwhile, we will all have many very fond memories. Robb Hunt and Steve Tomkins, 2005. Photo by Jay Koh.

encoremediagroup.com/programs 23 “THE phone call. The phone call that would change the course of the rest of my career. While walking down 68th How a Legacy Street in New York (where I was working at the time), I had my first ever phone call with Steve Tomkins. After several years of working with Steve as a cast member, I is Made (continued) had NEVER spoken to him on the phone. Steve launched into a detailed description of his vision for Billy Elliot Play It By Heart, 2004-2005* in the upcoming Village Theatre season. Though I had South Pacific, 2004-2005* sent a hopeful email months ago seeing if he might need How to Succeed in Business Without assistance with training the youth dancers (an email to Really Trying, 2003-2004* Katy Tabb and Steve Tomkins at the Everett opening party for Billy Elliot, which I received no response), I wasn’t sure why Steve Annie, 2003-2004* 2016. Photo by Will Shindler. Tomkins was calling ME to talk about his incredible , 2002-2003* dreams for the show. I sheepishly said, “wow Steve, the show sounds remarkable, it would The Ark, 2002-2003* be incredible to be a part of it, ya know, if you need, like, an assistant or something.” Steve Oklahoma!, 2002-2003* chuckled, “Oops, Katy did I forget to mention that reason that I am calling is I would like La Cage aux Folles, 2001-2002* YOU to choreograph Billy Elliot?!” Cue instant tears (on my end) and the most exuberant Making Tracks, 2001-2002+ happy dance 68th Street has ever seen. This phone call would ultimately launch the most Peter Pan, 2001-2002* rewarding and challenging experience of my career, my choreographic debut on Village West Side Story, 2000-2001* Theatre’s Mainstage, and the beginning of an incredible friendship with my favorite Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor collaborator, Steve Tomkins. Dreamcoat, 2000-2001* The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Of his many strengths, perhaps Steve’s greatest is his ability to recognize potential in Steve Tomkins directing a rehearsal of Disney’s Newsies, 2017. Photo by Noel Pederson. 2000-2001* emerging artists (potential that perhaps they may not even see in themselves). In 2012, Grease, 1999-2000* when Steve hired me as an ensemble member in The Producers (my first theatre job in Kiss Me Quick Before the Lava Seattle), I had no idea the impact that he would have on my career and life. He would go Reaches the Village, 1999-2000* on to offer me my first Equity contract, my first dance captain job, my big choreography Dear Subscribers, Patrons, and Friends of Village Theatre, Babes in Arms, 1999-2000* break, and numerous collaborations since. With Billy Elliot, Singin’ in the Rain, Newsies, and As many of you know, Hairspray will be my final show as Artistic Director. It doesn’t seem that long ago I was standing on the stage introducing the numerous collaborations in between, he has taught me so much. It is hard to imagine a A Funny Thing Happened on the Babes in Toyland and welcoming you all to our first production in the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre. Many of you share my fond memories of the Way to the Forum, 1998-1999* greater creative partner, mentor, and friend. Cheers, Steve!” shows at First Stage, which was our home until 1994, and our expansion to the Everett Performing Arts Center in 1998. Eleanor, 1998-1999** Carnival, 1998-1999* This production of Hairspray is a perfect vehicle for my last hurrah. Funny, tuneful, , but most of all entertaining, Hairspray brings a message Bells Are Ringing, 1997-1998* that we need to hear as much now as we did in 1962. Co-Director Timothy Piggee, Choreographer Crystal Munkers, Set Designer Carey Wong, Bootlegger, 1997-1998* Katy Tabb Costume Designer Alex Jeager, Lighting Designer Michael Gilliam, Musical Director R.J. Tancioco, and a supremely talented cast, have brought all Little Shop of Horrors, 1997-1998* Village Theatre actor their gifts to bear for this production. I thank them from the bottom of my heart. Guys and Dolls, 1996-1997* and choreographer City Kid, 1996-1997* I’d also like to thank my beautiful family, who sacrificed many a weekend, lots of soccer games, birthdays and holidays so that I could give my time Kiss Me, Kate, 1995-1996* to Village Theatre. I can’t begin to thank the extraordinary people it has been my pleasure and joy to work with and call my friends over the past 25 Oliver!, 1995-1996** years. To my producer Robb Hunt, to the unbelievable dedicated staff, to the remarkable actors, musicians, and designers, and most of all to you, the theatre-goer, I say thank you, thank you, thank you! Thank you for all these years of support; thank you for sharing our shows; thank you for your On The Town, 1995-1996* criticisms and critiques. Although not all of the rides were smooth, it has always ultimately been a complete joy. I proudly dedicate this production Room Service, 1994-1995+ of Hairspray to you. Enjoy! Cabaret, 1994-1995** Babes in Toyland, 1994-1995* Warmly, Funny Girl, 1993-1994* Narnia, 1993-1994* Steve on the set of The Music Man in front of the storefront named after him and Finian’s Rainbow, 1992-1993* painted by Julia Franz. Scenic Design by Bill Forrester, 2005. Jesus Christ Superstar, 1992-1993+ Jungle Queen Debutante, “Over the past 24 years, Steve would come to visit the paint shop on shows he was directing. 1991-1992+ His delighted responses to the painted scenery gave me pride and joy. He would laugh, Annie Get Your Gun, 1990-1991+ go “wow!” and give me what isn’t in a paycheck: respect, appreciation, satisfaction, and “I carpooled with my wife to Everett as cast-mates in the ensemble of Steve's production of Damn Yankees, 1989-1990* self- worth. Steve’s belief in me as an artist made me a better artist; his appreciation of our Annie in 2004. I was Steve's assistant director on Iron Curtain before I even knew what a journey Camelot, 1988-1989** craft made me love my craft more; his desire for beautiful, challenging scenic vistas, made directing could become. I left for Los Angeles during the run of Girl of My Dreams, and I The Wizard of Oz, 1988-1989* my career fulfilling and lush. Steve told me a long, long time ago that audience members returned from Los Angeles for The Gypsy King. Steve and Village have shaped my life profoundly, Gypsy, 1987-1988+ need something beautiful to look at when a song slows; like a fancy wrapping paper on an both onstage and off. I can't call it anything but fate that I will spend the last three months of West Side Story, 1986-1987** awesome present, it just enhances the experience. It has been my sincerest pleasure to have Steve's career performing at Village on his stages in String. Steve Tomkins, you are an absolute

* Direction and Choreography helped wrap the funny, beautiful, dirty, moody, epic, lovely theatrical experiences Steve has gift, and have fundamentally shaped the landscape of one of the greatest musical theatre cities on + Direction created for audience members since I followed him to Village Theatre in 1994. Bravo!” ** Choreography the planet. I love you and I miss you already.”

Village Theatre’s Village Theatre actor Steve leading a talk-back at Village Originals’ 5th Annual Julia Franz master scenic artist Festival of New Musicals, 2005. Photo by Dan Achatz. Eric Ankrim Most recently seen as Mickey in String 24 VILLAGE THEATRE “THE phone call. The phone call that would change the course of the rest of my career. While walking down 68th How a Legacy Street in New York (where I was working at the time), I had my first ever phone call with Steve Tomkins. After several years of working with Steve as a cast member, I is Made (continued) had NEVER spoken to him on the phone. Steve launched into a detailed description of his vision for Billy Elliot Play It By Heart, 2004-2005* in the upcoming Village Theatre season. Though I had South Pacific, 2004-2005* sent a hopeful email months ago seeing if he might need How to Succeed in Business Without assistance with training the youth dancers (an email to Really Trying, 2003-2004* Katy Tabb and Steve Tomkins at the Everett opening party for Billy Elliot, which I received no response), I wasn’t sure why Steve Annie, 2003-2004* 2016. Photo by Will Shindler. Tomkins was calling ME to talk about his incredible Damn Yankees, 2002-2003* dreams for the show. I sheepishly said, “wow Steve, the show sounds remarkable, it would The Ark, 2002-2003* be incredible to be a part of it, ya know, if you need, like, an assistant or something.” Steve Oklahoma!, 2002-2003* chuckled, “Oops, Katy did I forget to mention that reason that I am calling is I would like La Cage aux Folles, 2001-2002* YOU to choreograph Billy Elliot?!” Cue instant tears (on my end) and the most exuberant Making Tracks, 2001-2002+ happy dance 68th Street has ever seen. This phone call would ultimately launch the most Peter Pan, 2001-2002* rewarding and challenging experience of my career, my choreographic debut on Village West Side Story, 2000-2001* Theatre’s Mainstage, and the beginning of an incredible friendship with my favorite Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor collaborator, Steve Tomkins. Dreamcoat, 2000-2001* The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Of his many strengths, perhaps Steve’s greatest is his ability to recognize potential in Steve Tomkins directing a rehearsal of Disney’s Newsies, 2017. Photo by Noel Pederson. 2000-2001* emerging artists (potential that perhaps they may not even see in themselves). In 2012, Grease, 1999-2000* when Steve hired me as an ensemble member in The Producers (my first theatre job in Kiss Me Quick Before the Lava Seattle), I had no idea the impact that he would have on my career and life. He would go Reaches the Village, 1999-2000* on to offer me my first Equity contract, my first dance captain job, my big choreography Dear Subscribers, Patrons, and Friends of Village Theatre, Babes in Arms, 1999-2000* break, and numerous collaborations since. With Billy Elliot, Singin’ in the Rain, Newsies, and As many of you know, Hairspray will be my final show as Artistic Director. It doesn’t seem that long ago I was standing on the stage introducing the numerous collaborations in between, he has taught me so much. It is hard to imagine a A Funny Thing Happened on the Babes in Toyland and welcoming you all to our first production in the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre. Many of you share my fond memories of the Way to the Forum, 1998-1999* greater creative partner, mentor, and friend. Cheers, Steve!” shows at First Stage, which was our home until 1994, and our expansion to the Everett Performing Arts Center in 1998. Eleanor, 1998-1999** Carnival, 1998-1999* This production of Hairspray is a perfect vehicle for my last hurrah. Funny, tuneful, wicked, but most of all entertaining, Hairspray brings a message Bells Are Ringing, 1997-1998* that we need to hear as much now as we did in 1962. Co-Director Timothy Piggee, Choreographer Crystal Munkers, Set Designer Carey Wong, Bootlegger, 1997-1998* Katy Tabb Costume Designer Alex Jeager, Lighting Designer Michael Gilliam, Musical Director R.J. Tancioco, and a supremely talented cast, have brought all Little Shop of Horrors, 1997-1998* Village Theatre actor their gifts to bear for this production. I thank them from the bottom of my heart. Guys and Dolls, 1996-1997* and choreographer City Kid, 1996-1997* I’d also like to thank my beautiful family, who sacrificed many a weekend, lots of soccer games, birthdays and holidays so that I could give my time Kiss Me, Kate, 1995-1996* to Village Theatre. I can’t begin to thank the extraordinary people it has been my pleasure and joy to work with and call my friends over the past 25 Oliver!, 1995-1996** years. To my producer Robb Hunt, to the unbelievable dedicated staff, to the remarkable actors, musicians, and designers, and most of all to you, the theatre-goer, I say thank you, thank you, thank you! Thank you for all these years of support; thank you for sharing our shows; thank you for your On The Town, 1995-1996* criticisms and critiques. Although not all of the rides were smooth, it has always ultimately been a complete joy. I proudly dedicate this production Room Service, 1994-1995+ of Hairspray to you. Enjoy! Cabaret, 1994-1995** Babes in Toyland, 1994-1995* Warmly, Funny Girl, 1993-1994* Narnia, 1993-1994* Steve on the set of The Music Man in front of the storefront named after him and Finian’s Rainbow, 1992-1993* painted by Julia Franz. Scenic Design by Bill Forrester, 2005. Jesus Christ Superstar, 1992-1993+ Jungle Queen Debutante, “Over the past 24 years, Steve would come to visit the paint shop on shows he was directing. 1991-1992+ His delighted responses to the painted scenery gave me pride and joy. He would laugh, Annie Get Your Gun, 1990-1991+ go “wow!” and give me what isn’t in a paycheck: respect, appreciation, satisfaction, and “I carpooled with my wife to Everett as cast-mates in the ensemble of Steve's production of Damn Yankees, 1989-1990* self- worth. Steve’s belief in me as an artist made me a better artist; his appreciation of our Annie in 2004. I was Steve's assistant director on Iron Curtain before I even knew what a journey Camelot, 1988-1989** craft made me love my craft more; his desire for beautiful, challenging scenic vistas, made directing could become. I left for Los Angeles during the run of Girl of My Dreams, and I The Wizard of Oz, 1988-1989* my career fulfilling and lush. Steve told me a long, long time ago that audience members returned from Los Angeles for The Gypsy King. Steve and Village have shaped my life profoundly, Gypsy, 1987-1988+ need something beautiful to look at when a song slows; like a fancy wrapping paper on an both onstage and off. I can't call it anything but fate that I will spend the last three months of West Side Story, 1986-1987** awesome present, it just enhances the experience. It has been my sincerest pleasure to have Steve's career performing at Village on his stages in String. Steve Tomkins, you are an absolute

* Direction and Choreography helped wrap the funny, beautiful, dirty, moody, epic, lovely theatrical experiences Steve has gift, and have fundamentally shaped the landscape of one of the greatest musical theatre cities on + Direction created for audience members since I followed him to Village Theatre in 1994. Bravo!” ** Choreography the planet. I love you and I miss you already.”

Village Theatre’s Village Theatre actor Steve leading a talk-back at Village Originals’ 5th Annual Julia Franz master scenic artist Festival of New Musicals, 2005. Photo by Dan Achatz. Eric Ankrim Most recently seen as Mickey in String encoremediagroup.com/programs 25 Toast artistic director, Steve Tomkins, for his 25 Years of Artistic Leadership Mail to: Village Theatre 303 Front Street N., Issaquah, WA 98027 As Village Theatre’s artistic director for Donors who honor Steve with a gift of $500 the past 25 years, Steve Tomkins has or more will be recognized on a special donor directed and choreographed 64 Mainstage YES, I (we) wish to contribute wall in the Francis J. Gaudette upper balcony musicals, fostered the development of our leading into the rehearsal studios. Supporters $ in honor of Village Originals new works program, and who make a gift of $1,000 or more will receive Steve Tomkin's Retirement mentored countless up-and-coming artisans an invitation to Steve’s retirement celebration, and performers. Thanks to Steve’s tireless dinner, and musical show on Saturday, June Date of Gift dedication, Village Theatre has become the 30 at Village Theatre’s First Stage ($1,000 per Name(s) largest, fully producing theatre in the Puget person). This limited seating engagement Sound and a national leader in the creation of includes a five-course dinner, hosted bar, and Address new musicals in the nation. exciting musical performances by Village Theatre favorites. Donations can be made over City/State/Zip To toast Steve’s legacy, Village Theatre is 10 months and are tax-deductible. making improvements to our rehearsal Day Phone Evening Phone studios and naming one of them the “Steve To make a gift in celebration of Steve Tomkins’ Dance & Rehearsal Studio;” a Email Tomkins, fill out the form to the left and fitting retirement gift in that this is one of the return it to Village Theatre or make your Name as it should appear in Village Theatre programs studios where Steve has helped to create the gift online at VillageTheatre.org. To make a musical magic Village Theatre patrons adore gift over the phone contact Megan Adams, Or I wish to be an anonymous donor. and have grown to expect. Corporate & Individual Giving Manager at I wish to decline donor benefits. (425) 392-1942 x154 or Village Theatre patrons and supporters are [email protected]. PAYMENT OPTIONS invited to help support the improvement and naming of the “Steve Tomkins’ Dance & Village Theatre, located in Issaquah and Everett, is registered Enclosed is a check payable to Village Theatre. with Washington State’s Charities Program as required by law. Rehearsal Studio” by making a gift in Steve’s Additional information is available at (800) 332-4483 and sos.wa.gov/charities. Please charge my credit card in full. honor to Village Theatre. Please charge my credit card: Monthly Quarterly Bi-Annually Other 30+ Year Subscribers I would like to make a gift of stock. (Please be sure to notify us so we can allocate your gift to your account) A special thank you goes out to the following people, who have been Subscribing at Village Theatre for 30 or more years without missing a single season. I have instructed my broker to transfer _____ shares. of ______stock Nick & Jeanne Aldrich • Dan & Portia Anderson • Nancy P. 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26 VILLAGE THEATRE CLIP & MAIL ROBB HUNT Board of Directors (Executive Producer) helped found Village Beth Meidinger, President Dan Anderson Twyla Lucas Kevin Price Theatre in 1979 and William Rall Bruce Wanta, Past President Aaron Coe Gerald Magnani has been involved as Chuck Dennis Lisa McQueen Lydia Rapidah Heather Goff, Vice President, producer for the theatre Eric Emans Bill McSherry John Seethoff Strategic Fundraising ever since. Robb was Amy Gibart Amy Murray Ann Thornton Derek Watanabe, Vice an avid performer for Lissa Griffith J. Patrick Ostrander Judy Yu President, Board Development many years with experience as a principal Leigh Flor, Treasurer Lynn Juniel Leslie Peng Lynnda Kilpatrick Matt Poischbeg actor and dancer in several Puget Sound Jill Klinge, Secretary theatre companies. With a background in business, Robb was a strong hand as a Emeritus Board consultant in the field of Arts Management: several of his clients included The 5th D. Edward Jones Gary Kneepkens Peggy Swistak Avenue Theatre, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Symphony, The Museum of Flight, The Village Theatre Staff Carnegie, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Robb is dedicated to ROBB HUNT Executive Producer STEVE TOMKINS Artistic Director commissioning and developing musicals and ARTISTIC Jennifer Nightingale Myers, Box Office & Lyndsey San Sebastian, has been the driving force in the inclusion of Brandon Ivie, Associate Artistic Director Admin Operations Manager, Everett Digital Media Manager new musicals in Village Theatre Tim Symons, Resident Music Director Caitlin Swan, Jana Rekosh, Graphic Designer programming. He has collaborated on the Box Office Asst. Manager, Issaquah Lauren Wolbaum, Group Sales Jessica Spencer, Casting Director creation of productions such as Eleanor, Jeremy Dunn, FINANCE & HR PRODUCTION Box Office Asst. Manager, Everett Next to Normal, The Ark, and Making Tracks. Jay Markham, Production Manager Nikita Amundsen, Lead Audience Services Diane Wright, Director of Finance Caitlin McCown, Representative, Issaquah Angela Newton, Village Theatre has become an active Associate Production Manager Ashley Pempeit, Lead Audience Services Senior Accounting Associate member of the National Alliance for Musical Victoria Quayle, Company Manager Representative, Everett Talie Johnson-Marghani, Payroll & Accounting Specialist Theatre, and Robb has served on both its Kayla Duncan, Production Coordinator Griffin Freese, Database & Audience Carrie Larson, HR Generalist Bradley C. Bixler, Technical Director Services Representative, Issaquah New Works committee and on the Board of Kelly Haskins, Accounting Associate Andre Burman, Adam Michard, Lauren Wolbaum, Group Sales Audience & Directors. He has also served as a peer Services Representatives, Issaquah Heather Berry, Accounting Associate Assistant Technical Directors panelist and evaluator for the National Stacey Garrett, Stage Operations Michelle Leco, Anna Ly, Lauren Wolbaum, YOUTH EDUCATION Audience Services Representatives, Supervisor Kati Nickerson, Director of Youth Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Issaquah Brent Warwick, Resident Sound Designer/ Education & Community Outreach Ethan Ditto, Zoe Jovanovich, Master Sound Engineer Suzie C. Bixler, Aaron Ussery, Audience Services STEVE TOMKINS Haley Parcher, Associate Director of Youth Education Representatives, Everett Master Sound Engineer, Everett Janet Cole Hamilton, KIDSTAGE Education (Artistic Director) began Jason Atherton, Natalie Kinsaul, Lead Sound Engineer & Outreach Manager, Issaquah his active professional Direct Fundraising & Sales Manager Paul Arnold, Master Electrician, Issaquah Maurianna Zingarelli, KIDSTAGE Education Ruth English, Bruce Gelman, Sonya arts career in 1972 as Paul Sharp, Master Electrician, Everett & Outreach Manager, Everett Manning, Melody Mastaw, Mauricio Steven Coney, Josie Hankins, Kcarie Casey Craig, Institute Manager, Issaquah a member of The Empty Muguira, Darcy Mulrooney, AP Popal, Ingerson, Susan St. John, Kate Takata, Direct Sales Representatives Jessica Low, Institute Manager, Everett Space’s acting Taylor Whitmire, Staff Electricians Angela Snyder, Joel Arpin, Patrick Sherman, Master Carpenter company. He has been Head of House Manager, Issaquah KIDSTAGE Production Manager, Issaquah Justine Halsey Martin, Jason Tribby, Mark the artistic director at Susan Hansen, Debbie Hinton, Marilyn Aaron Alonso, Zetterberg, Lead Carpenters Israel, Ray Lapine, Shannon Russell, KIDSTAGE Production Manager, Everett Village Theatre for the past 25 years. Prior Chris Mikolaizik, Jeffrey Whitman Taylor, Assistant House Managers, Issaquah Ruthann Tacher, KIDSTAGE Registrar & Master Stage Carpenters to his time here, he was the artistic director Chris Miles, Coordinator, Issaquah Nick Heggestad, Properties Manager House/Rental Coordinator, Everett Angela Linder, Youth Education at Civic Light Opera for several years. As a Tommy Price, Lead Properties Carpenter Jeffrey Aney, Nora Linderoth, Kathleen Administrator, Everett director and choreographer, Steve’s regional Kiera Bunch, Properties Master Ayana Uriu, KIDSTAGE Production & Podoll, House Managers, Everett work has been seen at Arkansas Repertory Julia B. Franz, Master Scenic Artist Patrick Kenekeo, Kyle Lee, Sara Hall, Nick Program Assistant, Everett Rachele Wirrick, Lead Scenic Artist Neuffer, Callie Mejia, Olivia Lakmana Sean Lally, Education Assistant, Issaquah Theatre, Arizona Theatre Company, Seattle Eve von Bleyle, Key Scenic Artist Lobby Attendants, Issaquah KIDSTAGE INSTRUCTORS Repertory Theatre, ACT, and TAG. For seven Esther Garcia, Costume Shop Manager Jeffrey Aney, Andee Hansen, Sarah Megan Adams, Jaimee Alonso, Benjamin Hannah Coleman, years, Steve staged and choreographed Nightingale, Lobby Attendants, Everett Bentler, Lindsay Kujawa-Barr, Sarah Costume Shop Assistant Bordenet, Grace Bryant, Rachel Carlson, shows with Greg Thompson Productions. He Brynne McKeen, DEVELOPMENT Frank Stilwagner, Director of Development Krista Cassidy, Emily Cawley, Janet Cole has directed and choreographed numerous Costume Design Assistant Hamilton, Andrew Coopman, Casey Janell Johnson, Associate Development Andrea Herman, Cutter/Draper Craig, Jenelle Cross, Tony Curry, Heather productions at Village Theatre including: Director: Endowment & Planned Giving Beth Gilroy, Tailor Dacanay, Jeannette d’Armand, Melissa Grease, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Aileen Forde, Samantha Shields, Crafts Fleming, Duncan Frost, Matt Giles, Development Manager, Everett Joseph…, The Ark, Annie, West Side Story, Penny McMillan-Hughes, Stitcher Doug Graham, Trevor Hansen, Aimee Bobbi Kotula, Individual Giving Manager Karen Mears, Wardrobe Master, Everett Hong, Carly Hutchison, Kate Jaeger, Peter Pan, La Cage Aux Folles, Oklahoma!, Megan Adams, Individual Giving Manager Heather Andress, Danny Kam, Mallory King, Bobbi Kotula, Damn Yankees, How to Succeed…, South Wardrobe Master, Issaquah Danielle Franich, Sean Lally, Autumn Lambright, Shelby Event & Annual Fund Manager Pacific, Play It By Heart, The Music Man, Douglas Decker, Wig Master Lautzenheiser, Chelsea LeValley, Jessica Tracie Lukasiewicz, Low, John Lutyens, Ulyber Mangune, CATS, Hello, Dolly!, Evita, Bye Bye Birdie, … OPERATIONS Donor Stewardship Manager Sheady Manning, Mackenzie Malhotra, Erica Weir, General Manager, Sue Short, Claire Marx, Mary McIntosh, Ellen McLain, Jersey, The King and I, AIDA, Disney’s Beauty Everett Performing Arts Center Donor Services & Database Specialist Meagan Moffat, Kati Nickerson, Aaron and the Beast, Stunt Girl, Chasing Nicolette, Robert Russell, Facilities Manager Marion Skalley, Norman, Michael Nutting, Andrew Pang, Meet Me in St. Louis, 42nd Street, Anne of Patrick Ostrander, Development Associate, Everett Brandon Peck, Lukas Poischbeg, Adam Administrative & Development Assistant Patrick Ostrander, Development & Quillian, Fathiya Ritter, Faith Russell, Green Gables, Iron Curtain, Annie Get Your Mike Tran, Administrative Assistant Hannah Schuerman, John Sparkman, Gun, The Producers, Big River, Chicago, Les Development & Finance Assistant Sara Behrman, Grant Writing Services Jessica Spencer, Jaclyn Stapp, Katy Tabb, R.J. Tancioco, Alyssa Taubin, Julia Misérables, Funny Girl, Mary Poppins, No SALES AND AUDIENCE MARKETING Thornton, Steven Tran, Pamela Turpen, Way to Treat a Lady, Billy Elliot the Musical, SERVICES Jamie Lilly, Director of Marketing Courtney Wagner, Samantha White, Malie Ann Reynolds, Communications Manager Wong, Josh Zimmerman, Maurianna Singin’ in the Rain, Dreamgirls, and Newsies. Jennifer Mello, Zingarelli Director of Sales and Audience Services Noel Pederson, Marketing Associate Malie Fujii, Advertising & Marketing Coordinator

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MISSION STATEMENT Seattle’s Home Town Cruise Line is proud to partner with Village To be a regionally recognized and nationally Theatre’s production of Hairspray. At Holland America Line we influential center of excellence in family believe that travel, much like the performing arts, helps create a theatre: deeper understanding and greater appreciation for diverse cultures and experiences. Sailing as we do with over 500 cruises to more • To promote a season of top-quality than 400 ports around the world, we are dedicated to enriching the productions lives of our guests and of all those in the communities from which • To commission and produce new we sail. With our company headquarters located in Seattle, we are musicals that achieve national exposure especially committed to supporting the arts where our employees and their families live. We are pleased to support the team of artists, • To train young people in theatre skills for performers and educators that make Village Theatre’s programs and career opportunities and enriched lives productions a special place for our community. On behalf of everyone • To develop a broad-based appreciation at Holland America Line, thank you for joining us to support Village Theatre. Enjoy this performance of Hairspray! for live theatre • To promote positive values through art Klein Honda in Everett serves Snohomish County and the Seattle metro area. It has been run from day one strictly by its motto “A Friend of the Family.” We are honored and proud to be a sponsor of THEATRE INFORMATION Village Theatre’s production of Hairspray. We have been committed to a better community since 1979 and we value our relationships and region deeply. We love giving to our community that has given us so much. It is our way of saying “thank you.” We believe we have a responsibility to assist with strengthening our area by supporting Village Theatre. The arts bring people together and increase the livability of our area and ensure the cultural and economic vibrancy of our region. It is our pleasure to be associated with Village Theatre and we are truly inspired by their passion, talent, and exceptional work.

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Everett Village Theatre The Seattle Times is proud to partner with Village Theatre, whose Everett Performing Arts Center productions are one of the bright stars in the Pacific Northwest’s arts firmament, bringing joy to young and old alike on stages in 2710 Wetmore Avenue Issaquah and Everett. Supporting local arts has always been part Everett, WA 98201-3552 of our mission at The Seattle Times. We do that both through Box Office: (425) 257-8600 sponsorships such as this one and through our coverage of artists, Administration: (425) 257-6363 arts events, and programs around the region. We consider it a Fax: (425) 257-6393 special responsibility-and privilege-to connect our readers with the Toll Free: (888) 257-3722 performances, exhibits, films and books that will excite and inspire TTY Access: (800) 833-4384 them. These days, you can find our writers’ expertise not only in the pages of the newspaper, but on your desktop, tablet, or mobile at EPAC Rental Inquiries: (425) 257-6360 seattletimes.com. As The Seattle Times enters its 122nd year, this VillageTheatre.org is just one of the ways we strive to enrich our community through quality, independent journalism. We hope you enjoy this wonderful season of theatre.

28 VILLAGE THEATRE Corporate, Foundation, and Government Donors

Village Theatre gratefully acknowledges the following corporations, foundations, and government agencies that contributed to our annual fund between April 1, 2017 to April 1, 2018. Their support of Village Theatre has helped us maintain our commitment to artistic excellence. $50,000 and Up EBJ Proliance Surgeons eQuality Images + William M. Zingarelli, P.S. Attorney At Law American On Line Giving Foundation, Inc. Epulo Bistro + Everett Tire & Automotive $250 to $499 / Benevity Community Impact Fund Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund F1 Consultancy LLC Actors’ Equity Foundation Inc Apex Foundation Greater Kansas City Community The Goddard School Larry & Beverly Alves / Innervisions ArtsFund Foundation Graham & Peggy Crow - Graham Crow Expedia Matching Gift Program The Boeing Company Heritage Bank Benefit Auctions Goldfinch Brothers The Boeing Company Gift Matching IBM Corporation Matching Grants Harbour Pointe Orthodontics Kiwanis Club of Issaquah Valley Program Program Humble Bee Books - Matt & Sandy Bench National Christian Foundation Northwest Issaquah Arts Commission Jeff & Liesl Wilke - The Wilke Family Jean Johnson Productions + Sound Spring Inc Microsoft Corporation Foundation Levitate Gastropub + Soundview Tax Services MJ Murdoch Charitable Trust Klein Honda Marlow’s Fine Jewelry Thrivent Choice The Seattle Times* McLeod Construction LLC Morgan Stanley Charitable Spending U.S. Bank Foundation Employee Montalcino Ristorante Italiano + Account $25,000 to $49,999 Matching Gift Program National Philanthropic Trust UBS Donor ParentMap* 4Culture Vertical Gardens Northwest + Advised Fund Rotary Club of Issaquah City of Everett Lodging & Tax Fund Nordstrom Employee Matching Gifts Scuttlebutt Brewing Company + $100 to $249 Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Program Lester & Bernice Smith Foundation The Apex Foundation Matching Gift The Issaquah-Sammamish Reporter* Peoples Bank The Studio in Issaquah - Dance for Adults Program Keeler Family Fund Sanmar & Lake Washington Partners + Temcov Foundation Boehm’s Candies & Chocolates + Lombardi’s Italian Restaurants + Savage Color + United Way King County Donor Advised The Bungie Foundation Microsoft Corporation Matching Gifts Schwab Charitable Funds The Cambia Employee Giving Campaign Program Sea-Lect Plastics Corporation + Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund Close to My Heart Fund Northwest Theatre Press + SeattlePI.com* White Horse Promotional Products Eli Lilly & Co Foundation Matching Gifts Seattle Foundation giveBIG Thrivent Financial Foundation Anonymous (2) Program The Shubert Foundation U.S. Bank Foundation Evergreen State Heat & Air Conditioning Snohomish County Hotel-Motel Tax Fund $500 to $999 Wells Fargo Foundation GE Foundaton Matching Gifts Program Spectrum Controls, Inc. Air Van Group + Anonymous (1) JPMorgan Chase Foundation Matching Amazon Smile Foundation $10,000 to $24,999 Gift & Volunteer Programs $2,500 to $4,999 American Endowment Foundation John Brooks Williams & John H. Bauer Kirby Nelson Orthodontics 90.7 KSER* Bank of America Matching Gifts Program Endowment for Theatre Motter Snell The Alhadeff Family Charitable Better Properties Real Estate Black Label IT + Professional Small Business Foundation Chaison Orthodontics Break-Away Tours Management, Inc. Anderson Hunter Law Firm Coca Cola Refreshments Matching Gifts The Daily Herald* RET Physical Therapy Coastal Community Bank Craft Architects PLLC DCG ONE + Timberrr Tree Service Cogwheel Clinic for Neurodevelopment + Eastside Pediatric Dental Group - John Everett Cultural Commission T-Mobile Gift Matching Program Greenfield Advisors R. Liu MarsJewett Financial Group Inc. True Martial Arts Henry M. Jackson Foundation Edward Jones - David Bleiweiss The Morgan Fund Holland America Line, Inc Gamut360 Up to $99 National Endowment for the Arts Kiwanis Club of Issaquah Give with Liberty Employee Donations Aetna Foundation Matching Grants Redmonds Bar & Grill + Skyline Properties Grass CPA & Associates ps Auclair Winery Rowley Properties Start It! Foundation Greater Tacoma Community Foundation DonateWell / Good Done Great Shelter Holdings Tulalip Tribes Charitable Contributions Home Link Mortgage EXXON Cultural Gift Matching TechSoup.org + Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria + Kathryn Lerner - Windermere Real Estate Giving Assistant United Airlines + Warren-Hill Home Team/Remax Realty The Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Charitable The Home Depot Matching Gift Program Wells Fargo Private Bank & Wells Fargo Washington State Arts Commission Trust-I Michael Flood - Mountain Sound Middle Market Banking Washington Trust Bank Microsoft Alumni Possible + Wildfin American Grill + Welcome Gifts by Pink Blossom Events + National Alliance for Musical Theatre ReStyle for Rather + $5,000 to $9,999 Windermere Foundation Newland Construction Anonymous (1) 425 Magazine* Pacific Learning Academy $1,000 to $2,499 Bellevue Arts Commission PepsiCo Employee Engagement Fund + Denotes a partial or full AON Foundaton Employee Gift Match Brent’s Fund for Disabilities of the Satya & Rao Remala Foundation in-kind donation Ayco Charitable Foundation Nysether Family Foundation Seattle Jewish Community Endowment * Denotes media sponsorship Bluewater Distilling + CDK Global Matching Gift Program Fund of the Jewish Federation of Component Products Corp. Clark Nuber P.S. + Greater Seattle Peter F. Donnelly Merit Fund Countryside Floral & Garden + The U.S. Charitable Gift Trust Elton Family Foundation

In-kind Donors Village Guardians Village Theatre would like to The Village Guardians are those who remember Village Theatre in their long-range financial and estate plans, ensuring the artistic, acknowledge the following individuals creative, educational, and financial strength of Village Theatre for future generations. for their generous in-kind donations in Richard & Marianne Anderson • Michael Bauer • Alex & Heather Berry • L. Renee Briggs • The Estates of Robert W. & Lois H. Catterall • support of our programs and productions: Susan Gardner • Mrs. T. A. Gildersleve • Paul & Margi Harvey • The Estate of Stanley T. Harvey • Steven J. Hazlerig • Gerald & Joanne Herber • In Memory of Julie Ann Hovind • Bruce & Emily Howard • Robb & Kathy Hunt • Karen & Jim Ilika • D. Edward & Louise Jones • Betty S. Kramer Martin & Brenda Boothroyd • Julie Botsch • The Estate of Patricia Ann Marsh • Lynn G. Meyer • The Mitchell Family • Maggie & Clint Pehrson • Gustav Raaum • The Estate of Eugene H. • Betty R. Carter • The Cowan Family • Radach • John Sager • In Loving Memory of Julia P. Shaw • Ed Short • Christine Shuken • Darlene Staats • Tom & Connie Walsh • Beth Gilroy • Lorie & Chuck Graff • Larry Herbert H.Warrick Family Trust • The Estate of Dr. Albert Watenpaugh • The Estate of Ruth Sutton Waters • Mildred Windmiller • Diane Woltz • & Carol Jergens • Michael & Priscilla Joella Yoder Kaufmann • Cindy Lowe • Twyla & Tom Estate gifts come in all sizes and include gifts through wills, living trusts, and beneficiary designations on retirement plan accounts and life Lucas • Sandra MacKenzie • Kim McLaren insurance policies. Other deferred gifts, such as charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts, provide lifetime income for the theatre. • Kimberli Nichols • Darci Niemann • Sue Pellegrini • Kent Phillips • Frank S. If you would like more information about the activities or how to become a Village Guardian, please visit VillageTheatre.org, go to the Donate Stilwagner • Patti & Paul Vance tab and click on “Other Ways to Give,” or contact Janell Johnson at (425) 392-1942 x208 or [email protected].

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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 April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018. Please note: This list does not include donations made for Village Originals Memberships.

$50,000 and Up Steven J. Hazlerig Lisa & Kevin Conner $2,500 to $4,999 Sterling Morris Gerald & Joanne Herber Rita M. Daubenspeck Beth Moursund The Emans Family Phyllis & Donald Adams Diann & Gary Hitzel Buz & Sandy de Cillia Amy & Carl Murray Bruce & Peggy Wanta Loch Anderson & Allyn Gail Holmstrom Jacqueline De Leon-Estes & Patsy Nelson Anonymous (2) Perkins Steve & Carol Klein Chris Estes Tim & Lisa Nunn Fred & Patricia Auch Gary & Marilyn Kneepkens Chico & Nellie Diaz Jim and Denise Ohlfs $25,000 to $49,999 The Barr Family William & Kristen McSherry Robert & Janine Dodson Michael Ouhl Chad Bentsen & Kristen Allen- Bob & Ann Christensen Lynn G. Meyer Leigh & Matt Flor Dwayne Myers & Pam Oyanagi Bentsen Twyla & Tom Lucas Valorie & Larry Osterman Paul Fortner Family Gregg & Shelley Percich John & Merrily Berg Mary Pigott Maggie & Clint Pehrson Doris Gaudette Christopher Peterson & Mark Nancy & Jean Pierre Anonymous (1) Lydia Rapidah & Bryce Lissa & John Griffith Wert Boespflug Johnson Robb & Kathy Hunt Linnea Peterson and John Annie Chin $15,000 to $24,999 Tom & Cathy Saxton Debbie Killinger Corman Sandra B. Chivers Phyllis Schaeffer Gwendolyn King Llew, Gail, & Anson Phillips Dennis & Deborah DeYoung Aaron & Núria Coe John & Dorcy Seethoff Judith M. King Mikel Poulsen Michael & Jennifer Godsey Steve Connelly & Pam Chris & Kristina Shaffer Shawn & Monique Magraw Frank Rasmussen Kathy & Bob Lovejoy Nordquist Rodger & Margo Shute Jeff & Barbara McCashland Ed Short Alison & Doug Suttles Kerry Davis & Brier Begnaud Judith & Ben Simmons Lisa & David McQueen Richal & Karen Smith Joan & the late Craig M. Diana Duenkel Kristina & Ryan Steffen Robert & Claudia Nelson Galen & Hollie Smith Watjen Richard & Mary Ann Flanders Dr. Michael & Peggy Swistak Debbie & Pat Ostrander Clint E. Thayer & Douglas Brian R. Yorkey Aileen & Viggo Forde Bradley & Rebecca Taylor William & Brittany Rall Peterson Anonymous (1) Heather & Jon Foster Ann & Greg Thornton Ed & Bunny Renouard Todd & Kathy Thull Faye & Richard Gillett William & Marilyn Vaughn Karl Ritzau & Taletta Wibmer Tim Timidaiski $7,500 to $14,999 Cj and Steve Hadden Jay & Suzy Wakefield Idamae Schack Barb & Larry Traaen Trina Horner Dan & Portia Anderson Allen & Janice Wiesen Jim & Sue Selis Jim & Patty Voelker Bruce & Emily Howard Deborah Buccola Anonymous (2) Sue Short Tom & Connie Walsh Jill & Charlie Klinge Dr. Richard & Bonnie Cavell Louise M. Tolle Anne & Derek Watanabe Eric & Erin LaFrance Saundra Cope & Walt Gillette $5,000 to $7,499 Ernie & Sherran Whatley John & Marta Wohlfarth Dawn Lee Ashley M. DeSimone Anonymous (1) Marcia & Klaus Zech Michael Bauer Virginia & Robert Lillie Pam Foster & Liz Austin Fund Anonymous (3) Heather & Doug Goff Jeff & Kathi Coffler Beth & Kevin Meidinger

$1,000 to $2,499 • Duane & Lois Matthews • Jennifer McCoy & Jason King • Harry & Anne McGee • Jon & Val McKenzie • Cristal & Kirk Meidinger • Lorraine & Barry Megan & Seth Adams • Michael Amend & Jeff Ashley • Eric & Susan Amsberry Mercer • Nancy & Brad Meyers • Don & Maxine Miller • Kyle and Julie Miller • Richard & Marianne Anderson • Thomas N. & Christina E. Anderson • Bob & • Ray Miller & Ann Romeo • Sukey & Bob Miller • John & Judy Mittenthal • Clodagh Ash • Patricia & Donald Baer • Judy C. Baker • Marshall & Shandell Jeanne & Yousef Monazam • Arnie & Katie Mondloch & Family • The Moreau Baker • Rich Baker • Michael R. Barclay • Bob & Paula Barta • Dan & Judy Family • Theresa & Scott Mosier • Si & Lisa Newland • Kati Nickerson & Bartelheimer • Stephanie Bayne & Thorsten Ganz • Bruce Beck & Ralph William Zingarelli • Jean Nye • G. Ronald & Deborah Payne • Wendy A. Pegelow Johnson • Annette & Daniel Becker • James & DiAnne Beneteau • Brett & • Leslie Peng • Lanny Petitjean • Kent Phillips • Kelly & Christi Price • Brian Sue Bentsen • Alex & Heather Berry • Paul & Diane Birkeland • Larry N. Blake & Nancy Quint • Barbara & Edwin Quirie • Sarah, Perry & Bill Ramos • Lila & • Lee L. Boeckstiegel • Martin & Brenda Boothroyd • Kristy & Oliver Bootz Chris Rayl • Linda Reid • Rick & Sharon Reuter • Lorena Reyes • The Richards • James & Marie Borgman • Catherine K. Boshaw • Marvin & Lisa Brashem Family • Ken & Tyson Rodriguez • Mary Rollins & Eleanor Lund • Linda & • Bratton Family • Zion & Claire Brewer • June & Alan Brockmeier • Doug & Steve Rostad • Richard & Joe Ann Rucker • John Sager • Kathryn Sand & Debbie Brown • Jennifer & Greg Buehrer • Clifford & Mary Ann Cameron • Curtis Urben • Tom & Kim Sawers • John & Beth Schleck • Linda & Patrik Duane & Anita Campbell • Kathleen Campbell • Dallas & Susan Carleton • Schnell • In Memory of Denise A. Schramke • DeWayne and Judy Sennett • Christopher & Geraldine Carlson • Scott Charney & Ellen McDermott Charney Steven & Teresa Serex • Albert J. & Claudia Serpas • Monika Shekhar & Raj • Jacky-Vy Chau • David & Donna Clark • Kim & Perry Clarke • Michael & Jain • Kaarin & Steve Shumate • Dan Sigler • Tom & Marion Skalley • John & Cynthia Coleman • Ross & Laura Comer • Gary & Consuelo Corbett • Chuck Laura Smiley • Peggy & Greg Smith • Robert & Marilyn Springgay • Debra & & Julia Cutting • Mark & Linda D’Amato • Thomas & Lynn Daniels • Eve & David Spurling • Margaret & Phil Stalcup • James & Barbara Stapper • Frank Edouard Augier de Cremiers • Bill & Patty DeGroodt • Carol & Laurent Delsuc Stilwagner & Kurt Dery • Kim L. Stocking • Linda & Dean Strong • Michael • Steve & Kathy Dennis • Darrel & Nancy Dochow • John & Sherry Douceur • & Sabrina Suttles • Dan Sweeney • Doug Taylor & Bob Ferguson • Edward Sherrill Dryden & Dennis Griffiths • Jim & Gayle Duncan • Gregory & Kersten Thomas • Gifford Thomas & Judy King • Rev. Jim Thuirer • Steve & Wendy Eggers • Glenn & Micki Engel • Virginia Eschbach • Joyce Farley • Alex & Joyce Tomkins • The Torone Family • Shaliena Ursich • Kathy & Steve Vincent • The Ferkovich • Elsa & Joe Fleck • Laura & Jack Follis • Chala & Michael Ford • Vincentis • Didrik & Mary Kay Voss • Bev Wagner • Donna Walsh • Keith Watts Bill Foster • Dan & Kim Foster • Carter & Marilyn French • Ray & Niki Gagner • • Sue & Michael Wilenzick • The Williams Family • Lynda & Steve Wimbush • Jose Gaitan • Amy Gibart • Martin Gibbins & Paula Crockett • Lindell Graham • Tony & Cathy Wise • Deb Wright & Andy Fisher • Joella Yoder • Susan & Joe Dick & Jan Gram • Scott Greenwood & Melissa Conerly • Dale & Sandra Griffith Zahniser • Anonymous (10) • Jim & Patty Groves • Norma Haines • Anne & Sarah Hall • Bob Hallberg & Diane Southworth • Elling & Barbara Halvorson • Deb, Tod, Jasmine & Eliana $500 to $999 Harrick • Paul & Margi Harvey • Mike & Cindy Hastings • Debra L. Henry • Harold & Mary Frances Hill • Carol & Tom Hogan • George & Carol Holser • Judith P. Allen • Sharon R. Allen • Bruce David Alverson • The Anderson Family • Don & Becky Anderson • Fran Anderson • Charlie & Jane Anderson • Molly & Pete Anderson • Brandi & Jerry Huang • Joyce Jackson • Robert & Diane Jandl • Roy & Geri Michael J. Angotti • Ernie & Pam Ankrim • Marcia Anthony & Louie Barrett • Richard & Johnson • Lynn Juniel & Jason Weil • John & Shelly Kacergis • Michael & Dianne Arensberg • The Bailey Family • Jim & Charmaine Baker • Madeleine Ball • Merwyn Priscilla Kaufmann • Pauline Kennard • Barbara & Jim Kenney • John & Lynnda & Brenda Banks • Susan Barrett & Rick Meeder • Dr. Russell & Cheryl Barron • Steven Kilpatrick • Eric & Nancy Kittleson • Bobbi Kotula • Lisa A. Kroese • Sandy L. Bean • David & Barbara Beatty • Sara Behrman & Francis X. Rosica • Sterling & Nadine Lambert • Kimberley Lane & Ron Goins • Ms. Terrel Lefferts • Charlotte Lin & Bentsen • David & Tresa Berg • Jim & Lee Berry • Dave & Sheri Bettine • Keri and Michael Robert Porter • Terry Lundeen • Louis & Joegil Lundquist • Gerald & Patricia Binsacca • Nancy & Keith Birdwell • Kenneth F. Bishop, Jr. • Sandra Blomquist • Steve Magnani • Randall Marsh • Michele A. Martin • Anna Mastroianni & Greg Shaw Bolliger & Candace Smith • Jodi & Jay Bowlden • Michael & Ingrid Boyle •

30 VILLAGE THEATRE Individual Donors

Terry & Mark Brashem • Donna & Milton Bronsdon • Audrey Brown • AJ and Michael Brush Shirley & Robert Clark • Jeannine Clarke & Tony Beeman • The Clinco Family • Col. Robert • Traci L. Bumpus • Ramon & Gina Burin • Dennis & Aline Caulley • Mark Cavelero • Tim & A Coe • Dolores Cole • Eileen Concannon • The Coonradt Family • The Corley Family • Lane Kim Caviness • Barbara Christoferson • Melinda & Donald Clemmer • Barbara & Ron Coe & Renee Corry • Cotton Family • Roxanne & Bert Cronin • John & Carolyn Cross • Scott & • Denise & James Collene • John & Ann Collier • Bill & Carole Cote • The Cowan Family Katherine Currie • Jeff & Kathryn Currier • The Darden Family • Forrester & Patricia Darling • J. Richard & Marcia Crockett • Janet Cullor • Roger & Patricia Darling • Charles W. & • Karen & Homer Davenport • Gretchen & Mark Davey • Bob Davidson & Chris Hill • Lynne Teresa D. Davis • Steve & Susan Day • Connie DeAngelo • Ron DeChene & Robert Hovden & Pat Davis • Tony and Martha DeAmicis • Maggie & Peter Dervin • Loren & Kathie DeShon • Terry & Judie Doiron • Mark Dreke & Kerri Lonergan-Dreke • Dick & Shirley Earl • George • Bud & Virginia Dice • Greg & Cheryl Dietzel • John & Mary Digenan • Mario & Linda & Carolyn Englund • Dan & Laura Erickson • Greg & Alicia Erickson • John & Marian Evans DiPasquale • Michael & Beverly Doleac • John Dolin • Marcie Easterlin • Mel & Veronica • Kristi Evans • Nancy & Doug Everly • The John Fairchild Family • Kristy Fassio • Junko & Eaton • Michael & Christine Edwards • Julie & Matt Eisenhauer • Carl & Janell Erickson • Glen Ferguson • Paul & Kirsten Fischler • Mark Lackie & Michele Fisher • Patricia & Richard Pat & Tom Erickson • Karen & Bill Erwin • William Euster • David & Shalane Fahimi • Tracy & Fiske • Gale & Dee Flake • Mac & Charlene Fletcher • Cathy Flom • Deborah Freng & Joseph Charlie Fajarillo • Jack & Jeanne Fankhauser • Barbara R. Fayette • Michelle Feder & Lewis Decuir • Ava & Bill Frisinger • Neil Fujii • J.D. & Judy Gaffney • Susan Gardner • Pete & Malakoff • Daniela Ferdico & Bruce Cech • Robin & Doug Ferguson • Rick & Mary Forbes • Jim • Ethel C. Geniesse • Sue Gilberd • Robert & Janet Gilchrist • Boyd & Ann Givan • The Martin Forde • Brian & Windy Foster • Deb & Steve Fox • Penny Freedman • Wayne & Bev Goldstein Family • Dennis Goldstein & Robin Rogel-Goldstein • Jim & Sue Goss • Kelly & Freese • Dean & Michel Frerker • Dot Fuller • Mrs. Susan Prudente Galbraith • Joy Gamble Kathy Graffis • CLP Greaves • Duncan & Mindi Green • The Greiert Family • Rob & Crystal • Heinz Gehlhaar • Judy Giaudrone • Paul & Elizabeth Gilbert • Otis and Sharon Gillaspie Griffin • Leslie & Beto Guajardo • Paul & Betty Haack • Richard H. Haase • Doug & Carol • David Ira Goldstein • John & Joan Gorow • Tom & Julie Graafstra • Evelyn M. Grant • Hadley • The Halgren Family • The Hancher Family • Justin & Rebecca Haney • Jim & Pat Jonathan and Shaina Green • Tom & Cheryl Grinna • Dr. Richard & Louise Guthrie • Karen J. Hanson • Wayne & Pam Harrington • John & Bev Hastig • Melinda & Richard Hearsey • Pat Haimes • Glen & Nancy Hammond • Steve Harrell • Liz & Don Healy • Skip & Cheryl Hegland & Allyn Hebner • Russel & DeAnn Hermes • Bob & Mary Hildie • Dr. Wayne & Deborah Hill • • Christine & Rich Helmholz • Ward & Liz Helms • Lynn & Brant Henshaw • Karl & Sylvia Jerry & Helga Hilson • Jeanne Hoek • Susan & David Hoffman • Cynthia & Steve Holmberg Hermanson • Dennis & Judith Hewitt • Howard & Tena Hilton • The Hinckley Family • David • Tristen Holmberg • Judy & Michael Holser • Ronald C. Honeyman • Dale & Gail Hoover & Susan Hoenig • Chris & Susan Hoffman • Paul & Vesta Hoglund • Bill & Merrily Hornell • • Gary & Patty Hope • Gwen and Randy Houser • William & Jean Hurt • Dan & Pat Hutto • Bill & Nan Hough • Ms. Anna Howe • Barbara Howell • James & Annette Hoxsey • Joseph Dawn Janow • Ben & Christine Johnson • Eric & Andrea Johnson • George & Dale Johnson Hubach & Stacey Alles • Delores & Walt Hyden • Karen & Jim Ilika • Ron & Gail Irving • Neal • The Jucht Family • Eugene & Natalia Kalenkovich • Lori & Ronald Kaufman • Barbara & & Sue Jett Jensen • Kris & Fred Jessett • Kevin & Judy Jewell • Allen & Trudy Johnson • JoAn Jeffrey King • Steven M. King • Duncan A. Kirk • Dale & Richard Kleinknecht • Jim & Sherry & Charles Johnson • Joyce L. Johnson • F. David Jones • JoAnne & Clayton Jones III • Jason Ladd • Monica Lane • Michael & Allison Larsen • Edmond A. Lee • James & Renee Leigh Judge • Catherine Kennedy • Ed & Donna Kennedy • Karen & David King • Richard Klobucher • Mr. & Mrs. Rod Leland • The Lesser Family • Michael & Cheri Levy • Don & Alice Leyden & Carol Ganz Klobucher • Koenders-Kools Family • Karen Koon • Ron & Linda Krivosha • • Tim & Nicole Longpre • Lana Lueschow • Marcia Magoon • Ben & Suzanne Malsberry • The Kuntz Family • Thomas & Catherine Lambe • Lars & Debbie Landrie • Darlene Larsen Tom & Joanne Manion • Glenn & Dianna Mars • Mr. Rico Matt • Mrs. Pamela Gail Matthew • Jim & Sue Laurenti • Hertha & Bob Ledford • Donna & Ian Legrow • Erick & Judy Leithe • • McCarthy Family • Mike & Donna McCuen • Jim & Donna McCulloch • Linda McDonald • Carol Levenson & Ken Mahaffy • William & Gillian Lewis • Nora Linderoth & Stan Sastry • Thelma & Doug McTavish • Leslie Ann Merta • Tami & Joe Micheletti • Diane Miller • The E & M Lockard • Larry & Aileen Loranger • Steve & Judith Love • The Luce Family • Renee Miller Family • Stan & Marlene Monusko • Patricia E. Morris • Eric & Georgia Mosher • The & Jeff Lund • Craig Lundgren • John & Mary Jane Mack • Linda & Harry Macrae • Mrs. Mundy Family • Gordon & Gwen Nanninga • Mary K. Nelson • Ruth & Randy Nevin • Libby Margaret Makar • Andy Maloof • Caroline & Jeff Mason • Kathy & Michael Mastromonica • Nielsen • Shelley Noble & Robert Kilian • Craig & Deanna Norsen • Mikel M. Northcraft • Mary Mathers • Ms. Elizabeth Mathewson • Christine & Stephen Matlock • Steve & Susan Sandra & Phil Nudelman • Paul & Shirley Nyenhuis • Sean O’Bannon • Barbara O’Neill • Matuschak • Brook R. McBride • Denise McLaren • Joe McNames • Lisa McNeeley • Gwen Miles Otoupal • Cara & Marian Ottewell • Spero & Tina Papantos • Mark & Kim Parris • Doug Mehra • Raymond E. Mencke • Lynn & Diane Mendenhall • Jim & Mandy Meyers • Kenneth & Cheryl Peterson • Parker Phend • Margie & Wayne Pietz • Clyde & Judy Pitcher • Fred Poe & Sandra Miller • Paul & Gail Miller • Sue Minich • David L. Mitchell • Neda Mohandessi • Matt & Wendy Poischbeg • Dr. John C. Popenoe • Jerry & Susan Posten • Brian & Marilyn & Vafa Mostaghim • Stephen & Susan Aaron Moller • Susan Montgomery • Anne & Tom Pulk • Margo & Roger Putnam • Jenn & Pete Radulski • Bryan & Connie Rawson • Jim & Moore • Nicholas Moore & Karin Swenson-Moore • Barbara Moreland & Tom Bruhns • Erma Sandi Reed • Drs. Tim Reisenauer & Elizabeth Marshall • Alex & Jean Ritzen • Jan Roach • Jean Morgan • Kevin & Jill Morgan • Linda & Michael Morgan • William & Linda Morrell • Cynthia Roberts • Paul & Marianne Roberts • Donald & Sandra Robinson • Randy & Willa Lorraine Morton • Sue and Hal Mozer • Mary Mueller • Dean & Aljean Muncey • Andrew & Rohwer • Richard Rosenkranz • Sue Sather • Shirley Schapler • Theresa Schaudies • Kurt & Leslie Muntz • Donna Murphy • Robin Murphy • Scott & Kippy Murphy • Jayne C. Musladin • Barbara Schauermann • Robin & Clare Scheffer • William & Gailor Schmidt • Dr. Neil & Sari Mark & Maryann Nakamura • David & Linda Nasby • Demitrius & Emily Nelon • Craig Nelsen Schneider • Scott & Heidi Scholz • John & Joan Scott • Tim & Debbie Seeley • Greg Serum & Margaret Hall • Eugene & Martha Nester • Ruben Nieto & Bobbie Olin • Harry & Renate • Bert & Ellyn Sewell • John & Adrienne Shaffer • John J. & Barbara Dadd Shaffer • Tom & Oestreich • Sherry Ogur • Paul & Patricia Olafson • Karen-Ann Olson • Mary Jean Olson Dorothy Sheehan • Pat Sheffels • Ted & Hap • The Siegel Family • Mr. & Mrs. Bruce C. Smith • Paige E. Olson • Wayne R. Olson • Margaret P. Osborne • Ed & Vivian O’Shaughnessy • • Karen Sparks • Travis & Amy Sparks • Ronald & Dawnelle Spaulding • Karen Sperry • Craig Deneall & Dave Owens • John & Marisa Ozburn • Alan Page & Christina Cyr • Lori Parish • & Sheila Sternberg • Bonnie Steussy & David Edfeldt • Mardi & Pat St. Laurent • Barbara Jodi Payne • Doug & Diane Penner • Frank & Mary Peters • Carla Peterson • Pete & Connie & Chad Stoddard • The Stohler Family • Irene Stone • Tom & Brenda Stonecipher • Richard Peterson • Linda Peterson • Joan Pierce • Alex Pietsch • Judy Powers • Carol Prato • John Swaisgood • The Swim Family • Dr. Carrie Sylvester • Andy & Linda Symons • Kevin Teeley & Joyce Price • Kevin Price • Tom & Carol Ann Quinsey • Dr. John E. Rasmussen • Jean & Greg Stair • Thatcher Corey Family • Edward M. Thomas • Stephen & Terri Thomas • Mike Raymond & Frank Rousseau • David & Nancy Raymond • Dale & Joyce Razee • Konnie & & Patti Timmons • Trudy Tobiason • The Toland Family • Ronald L. Torrence • Judy Tuohy & Charlie Rincon • Hank & Donna Robinett • The Robinsons • Mike & Cheri Roff • Floyd & Judy George Danas • Twylark & the Flock • Jane & Bob Ulrich • Dr. & Mrs. Mark Valentine • Dr. & Rogers • John & Karen Roper • Gaylen Roseburg • Kenneth Ruud • Mary Lou Sargent • The Mrs. Robert S. Van Hare • Marty & Nancy Waiss • John Walmesley • Karen & Mark Warner • Saverud Family • Shaun & Jean Savory • Donna & Loren Saxby • John Scannell & Wendy Jeff Wedgwood • Beverly A. Weiss • Ty & Patty Wernet • Don Weston • Ben & Barbara Whisler Kelling • Diane Schott • Kim Schrier & David Gowing • Jim & Sue Seiber • Janet Shadle • • Janet & Scott Wierenga • Del & Kitty Wilhelm • Eric & Julie Wilson • Helen B. Wilson • Doug & Lisa Shaeffer • Susan & Fred Shanafelt • Tim & Katie Short • The Shostak Family • Sarah Wine • Aaron & Wendy Winsor • Roger & Marlene Winter • Andrew & Barbara Wold Errol & Nancy Smith • Kim & Joel Smith • Ron Smith & Joellyn Jackson • Mike & Pam Smyth • Jack & Katharine Wolhart • Ali & Rob Wood • The Yanni Family • Judy Yu & Clay Hall • J. • Gary Snyder • Ron & Carol Sodetani • John & Stephanie Soth • Lloyd & Deanne Spencer Michael Zachary & Cynthia Diederich • Fred & Lucy Zapf • The Zitnik Family • Douglas & Jean • Catherine Stahl • Jason Steinhubel • Joyce Stewart • Margaret D. Stewart • Stephen Zook • Eileen Zube • Marcos Zuniga & Anne Fiske Zuniga • Anonymous (11) & Carolyn Stott • The Stribling Family • Shari Marion Stull • C.J. & George Sturtevant • J Brent & Nican Sutherland • Dick & Joyce Swope • George & Lou Tantzen • Barbara J. Tate • $250 to $499 Michael & Amy Teeters • David & Kathy Tempest • Seda Terek • Dave & Brenda Terrill • Eric Teshima & Frank Barrows • Edward Tharp & Jeri Timmons Tharp • Tamara Thiel & Sam Vargas Gail & Ray Abplanalp • Tom & Pam Adams • Robert Ade • James & Cathy Aiken • Dave & • Mark & Becky Thiele • Michael Thompson • Verle R. Thompson • Richard & Mary Pat Dora Alcorta • Nick & Jeanne Aldrich • David Alhadeff • David & Gay Allais • Deborah Allenby Thorpe • Patricia Tillman • Goldie Tobin • Teresa Tomkins-Robinson • Keith & Theresa Treat • • Holly Alleva • Virginia Allison • Mia Ammon • Carolyn E. Anderson • Dick & Janet Andersen Mr. & Mrs. Mark Tsutakawa • Jack & Sallie Tuttle • Rick & Darla Van Duren • Pieter Velzeboer • Kathleen D. Anderson • Kyle & Carol Anderson • Sharon Andreason • Liya Andreyanova • • Dr. Bart & Beverly Vincent • Victoria A. Wagner • Richard Walsh • Cynthia M. Ward • Kathie John and Joyce Arnold • Jonathan & Michele Arnold • Helen Ausbourne • Barrie & Margaret & Bob Ward • Al & Joan Waters • Larry & Paige Weir • Arlette Wentz • Len & Ann Whalen Austin • Pamela Baade • Hunter & Linda Bachand • Peter & Lynn Baird • Beth & Dick Baker • Danny & Joanne White • Roger Wierenga • Portia Wilcock • Margaret Wilcox • Richard & • Edwin Baker & Janice Kresek • J. J. Baker • Michael & Nikki Balt • Morgan, Yoki, & Angel Janet Wilkie • Robert & Sandra Williamson • Lori & Ryan Wood • Brett Wortzman • Signe Barney • Sarah S. Bartholomew • Adam Bartruff • Roger J. Bass & Richard B. Nelson • Wraith & Elmer Neu • Ms. Lan Ye • James & Tina Yerges • Brint & Phyllis Yorks • Nathan Jacque Beamer & Julie Blazek • Dale Beech & Edith Duttlinger • Kathleen Bemis & Don Blair Young • The Yurchak Family • Henry A. Zebroski • Joseph Zingarelli • Vito & Dorit Zingarelli • • Bench Family • Karen Bennett • Katherine Benusa & Randy Bonsen • Randy & Vicki Berg Jim & Sally Zoll • Bob & Sandy Zook • Rudy & Heidi Zurcher • Anonymous (27) • Kristina Berger • Peter Bishop • Dwayne & Loretta Bobbitt • Linda Boersema • Phil & Mary Bogardus • Mrs. Katie Boland • Alex & Christine Boldizsar • DeLois I. Borg • Kit & Janice Bowerman • Daniel Brager • Lynn Brechtel • Audrey Bridgham • Elmore & Dorcas Brolin • Fabienne Brooks • Peter & Judith Bullard • Jerry & Margaret Bunce • Duke & Diane Burdette We sincerely apologize for any names that we may have misspelled or inadvertently omitted • Douglas Burdette • Melanie & Robert Burgess • Susan Burker • Nancy Burnett • Gary & from our donor list. For corrections, please contact our Donor Services & Database Specialist Karen Burt • Ralph L. Byron • Katherine & Alfred Cain • Claudina & Darin Campbell • Heather at (425) 392-1942 x120 or [email protected]. 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