Welcome back, to our extended family of patrons and supporters. We continue to navigate our way forward together and I appreciate your willingness to be part of the journey. This production of Souvenir marks a new chapter for MCT. There are so many changes and accommodations required to produce a live show at present, but the alternative is to turn all the lights off, and I know that many of you, along with our staff, consider MCT as a kind of second home. And in our homes, we keep the lights on for friends and family. We are starting slow with Souvenir, a socially-distanced audience in the theatre, with current safety protocols, as well as the option some of you have selected to view from your home. MCT's mission remains strong, and we are grateful to be able to give our community the joy of live theatre in troubling times. Now our biggest hurdle is to span the time from now until we can gather closer than six feet to enjoy each other’s company and some terrific entertainment. MCT Covering local news has shown the kind of grit and resilience that has allowed us to reach this milestone—our 50th Anniversary year. Maybe this show will act as a from government to business “take away memory” of good times with good friends in this unbalanced world. A “souvenir” if you will. Enjoy the show, whether you watch it with to the environment the house lights off at MCT or on at your home. We look forward to the day we can all enjoy performances together in person at the MCT Center and community voices for the Performing Arts. Until that time, as Tom Bodett would say “We’ll leave the light on for you.” Enjoy the Show! Michael McGill Executive Director, MCT inc. Painting by: Laura Blaker 2 Souvenir Souvenir 3 Written By STEPHEN TEMPERLEY Director ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Andy Meyers Music Director �������������������������������������������������������������������������������James Rio Production Stage Manager ���������������������������������������������� Elizabeth Shaw Scenic Design������������������������������������������������������������������Theresa K Jenson based on design by Jay Michael Roberts Properties Design �������������������������� Jay Michael Roberts, Andy Meyers HOUSE NOTES Properties Master ������������������������������������������������������������Lesley Washburn Costume Design �������������������������������������������������������������������������� Linda Muth MCT is a non-smoking establishment. Lighting Design ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Aimee Moore Please turn off or silence all electronic devices. Sound Design �������������������������������������������������������������������������� Gregory Boris SHOW SPONSOR: No flash photography during performances. Missoula Current Originally produced on Broadway by Ted Snowdon There will be an intermission between acts. in association with Janice Montana and by arrangement with the York Theatre Company Please take a moment to locate the nearest emergency exit. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited� In an emergency, do not use the elevator. SOUVENIR Is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc�, New York� Supported in part by the Montana Arts Council, a state agency funded by MCT accommodates accessibility the state of Montana upon request. Some accommodations & the National Partial funding for this project was provided by a Legislative Grant. require advance notice. Call the MCT Endowment for the This project is supported in part by an award from the National Box Office for more information Arts. Endowment for the Arts. (406) 728-7529. 4 Souvenir Souvenir 5 Director’s Note Missoula’s Most Accessible Calendar Souvenir is the inspiring true story of Florence Foster Jenkins (the ‘world’s worst singer’) and her dedicated accompanist Cosmé McMoon� Their bizarre partnership yielded hilariously off-key recitals that became the talk of New Pure Missoula. 24-7-365 York and earned them cultish fame� The play culminates in their infamous sold-out No paper. performance at Carnegie Hall in 1944� No posters. While the larger-than-life character of No fliers. Florence was made famous on screen by Meryl Streep and on Broadway by Tony winner Judy Kaye, I cannot imagine anyone Andy Meyers Download the “GatherBoard” app to access all calendars more perfect for this role than legendary 683Events.com | BillingsEvents.net | BitterrootEvents.net | BozemanEvents.net Montana theatre favorite, Alicia Bullock-Muth� Known for her comedic EventsInButte.com | FlatheadEvents.net | GreatFallsEvents.net | HavreAreaEvents.com chops and admired for her glorious voice, Alicia brings not only her HelenaEvents.com | MissionValleyEvents.org | MissoulaEvents.net tremendous talent to this iconic role, but also bares her heart, transporting MontanaBusinessEvents.com | OutpostEvents.net | PintlerEvents.net audiences with this magical and vulnerable performance� In her fourth time playing this role, we are lucky that she is joined by internationally renowned artist, James Rio, as Cosmé, making his MCT onstage debut! During this aberrant time, Alicia, James and I encourage you to get lost in the music, comedy, heart and joy of Florence Foster Jenkins, and strive to see the world through her ever-optimistic rose-tinted glasses� As a Missoula native, I am honored to be part of MCT’s 50th Anniversary and wish to thank YOU for supporting theatre! 1020 North Ave West, Missoula MT 59801 www.os2inc.com Enjoy the show! We’re proud to -Andy Meyers support Missoula Community Theatre. It’s you and together. rstinterstate.com Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. 6 Souvenir Souvenir 7 “I have never experienced such genuinely caring staff at a dentist appointment.” - Google Review Thank you, We love kids. From the moment you schedule an appointment to the final rinse, our friendly and highly trained staff wants everyone Missoula Downtown to feel comfortable, informed and happy. So go ahead——-smile. Association (406) 549-2395 | MissoulaKidsDentist.com for your support! ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Fort Peck Summer Theatre • University of Montana School of Theatre and Dance • Gary Bowman, Morgenroth Music Dr. Jason Olsen, DDS PC Dr. Noah Peters, DDS Andy Nelson 715 W Central Ave. Phone: 728-2840 olsenpetersdental.com 8 Souvenir Souvenir 9 Varicose veins don’t get better on their own. A 45 minute treatment can prevent increasing pain, fatigue and open wounds. 25 YEARS OF HELPING MISSOULIANS STAY STRONG 406.542.7525 www.goodfoodstore.com 1600 S. 3rd St. West Missoula 406.541.3663 10 Souvenir Souvenir 11 × Have your × × Holiday × × Party at THE ROXY theater more information available at www.theroxytheater.org 12 Souvenir Souvenir 13 BIOS ALICIA BULLOCK-MUTH (Florence Foster Jenkins) Alicia is excited to return to the MCT stage in its 50th anniversary year! She grew up performing with MCT, beginning with its 5th season, playing Bet in Oliver staged at the University Theatre (now Dennison Theatre)� The next home of MCT was constructed above the Missoula AmVets building, where CAST she was in Brigadoon (later playing Fiona at Many Glacier Hotel), Spoon River Florence Foster Jenkins. .Alicia Bullock-Muth Anthologies, dancing as a Temptress in Jesus Christ Superstar staged at the Cosmé � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � James Rio Wilma, along with playing Jennifer Rumson in Paint Your Wagon, Millie in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Sandy in Grease, Cleo in The Most Happy Fella, and Liesel in The Sound of Music� CREW When MCT was housed at the Front Street Theatre, Alicia played the title Light Board Operator. Aimee Moore roles in The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Peter Pan, Pam in Tomfoolery, Louisa Sound Board Operator. Jeroen Thornton in The Fantasticks, Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance, Felia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Amalia Balish in She Loves Me� She Film/Streaming Technician . Gregory Boris had the privilege to perform opposite Michael McGill and Curt Olds in many Stage Manager/Dresser/Deck Manager. Elizabeth Shaw of these shows� Six weeks before flying as Peter Pan in the Wilma Theatre Dresser. Kara Chandler opposite the late, talented Willy Tilton, Alicia’s first son, Franky, was born (adding to the MCT “family”)� Later at the Wilma, she played Sandy in Grease, Gooch in Mame, Tobias (later Lucy) in Sweeney Todd, and Cleo in The Most Happy Fella (with David Simmons)� Interestingly, she also played Marian the librarian in The Music Man with Souvenir’s wonderful director, Andy Meyers, playing the young boy, Winthrop! When Alicia’s second son, Teddy, was born, she played Carrie in Carousel (with Anne Basinski and Stephen Kalm)� Finally, her third son, Harry, was born and the current wonderful MCT Center for the Performing Arts was also born! There, she has played Maria in The Sound of Music, Marian in The Music Man, Adaperle in The Wiz, Sister Amnesia in Nunsense II and Nuncrackers, Mrs� Cratchit in Inspecting Carol, Vi in Footloose, Mrs� Johnstone in Blood Brothers, Mrs� Potts in Beauty and the Beast, Katisha in The Mikado, Mrs� White in Clue, Rosie in Mama Mia and Cora in Calendar Girls� Alicia is grateful to MCT for the opportunities it has provided, opening doors to perform and direct at other companies around the state such as the Montana Players, Montana Lyric Opera, Montana Opera at the Alberta Bair, Montana Actors Theatre, University of Montana, Port Polson Players, the Bigfork Summer Theatre, and Fort