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JANUARY 2018 January 2–14, 2018 Connor R. BECU Member-owner OWN IT. BECU has proudly sponsored the Paramount and STG since 2002. We support programs that benefit our members and the community because as a BECU member, you own it. Join today at becu.org Federally insured by NCUA EAP full-page template.indd 1 11/20/17 11:30 AM January 2018 Volume 22, No. 5 Paul Heppner Publisher WELCOMEFrom Seattle Theatre Group, a non-profit arts organization Susan Peterson Design & Production Director Ana Alvira, Robin Kessler, Shaun Swick, Stevie VanBronkhorst Production Artists and Graphic Design Hello and welcome to The Book of Mormon, the first KeyBank Broadway at the Mike Hathaway Paramount show of 2018! Jumping into a new year, Seattle Theatre Group looks Sales Director forward to investing in so many meaningful experiences for our community and Brieanna Bright, Joey Chapman, future generations of performing artists. We know that the New Year is a time for Ann Manning resolutions, and we are offering numerous opportunities for those who are looking Seattle Area Account Executives to keep both the body and mind active. Amelia Heppner, Marilyn Kallins, Terri Reed San Francisco/Bay Area Account Executives In our 2016-2017 season, 55,450 community members experienced the arts through STG Education and Community Programs, including workshops, tours, and free Carol Yip Sales Coordinator programs. Our 2018 calendar serves as testament that such enriching opportunities will only grow in the New Year! For those aspiring to fulfill their fitness-centric New Year’s resolutions, STG offers a variety of classes and workshops for dancers of all experience levels throughout Leah Baltus the year. Residencies like AileyCamp and DANCE This offer a supportive and Editor-in-Chief challenging atmosphere for young artists ages 11-14 and 13-21, respectively. Recurring workshops such as Dance for PD® and Dance with Life are designed to Andy Fife Publisher inspire participants of all ages to explore movement and music in new ways, and are often accompanied by live music. Dan Paulus Art Director Looking to connect with and learn more about Seattle’s rich history of arts Gemma Wilson, Jonathan Zwickel and culture this year? Visit STG’s Historic Theatres Library, open every Tuesday Senior Editors and Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm in the Paramount Theatre Office Tower. This Amanda Manitach incredible resource is home to priceless memorabilia, countless signed posters, and Visual Arts Editor documents depicting the storied past of Seattle’s oldest theatres. STG also offers Barry Johnson tours of The Paramount, Moore, and Neptune Theatres on a monthly basis, which Associate Digital Editor provide a behind-the-scenes look at backstage operations, and an in-depth look at the rich history of these buildings. Historic Theatre Tours and the Historic Theatres Library are all free and open to the public. If you are simply looking to sing a little louder, dance a little longer, and have more fun in 2018, mark your calendars for the Sgt. Pepper’s Sing-Along at our Paul Heppner President Moore Theatre on January 29th. In anticipation of Mark Morris Dance Group’s Sgt. Pepper at 50: Pepperland performances at The Moore this February, STG is Mike Hathaway bringing the Chris Friel Orchestra to the stage to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vice President The Beatles’ seminal album. This event is free, open to the public, and is sure to be Genay Genereux an amazing time. Accounting & Office Manager Sara Keats With all of these incredible opportunities to engage with arts and culture in our Marketing Manager community, this year is sure to be a great one. We can’t wait for the weeks and Ciara Caya months ahead and are thrilled to have you along for the ride! 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SBX16-241126 SBX16-241126_STG_Encore_Ad_02.indd 1 8/31/16 2:37 PM EAP full-page template.indd 1 11/20/17 2:43 PM JANUARY 2–14, 2018 ANNE GAREFINO SCOTT RUDIN ROGER BERLIND SCOTT M. DELMAN JEAN DOUMANIAN ROY FURMAN IMPORTANT MUSICALS STEPHANIE P. M cCLELLAND KEVIN MORRIS JON B. PLATT SONIA FRIEDMAN PRODUCTIONS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER STUART THOMPSON PRESENT BOOK, MUSIC AND LYRICS BY TREY PARKER, ROBERT LOPEZ AND MATT STONE WITH KEVIN CLAY CONNER PEIRSON PJ ADZIMA KAYLA PECCHIONI STERLING JARVIS RON BOHMER COREY JONES RANDY AARON JARON BARNEY JACOB BEN-SHMUEL DAXTON BLOOMQUIST CHRISTOPHER BRASFIELD JORDAN MATTHEW BROWN ROBERT COLVIN JAKE EMMERLING ZACH ERHARDT KENNY FRANCOEUR JOHN GARRY ERIC GEIL KEISHA GILLES ANDRÉ-CHANCE GODDARD ERIC HUFFMAN KRISTEN JETER KOLBY KINDLE TYLER LEAHY WILL LEE-WILLIAMS STONEY B. MOOTOO MONICA L. PATTON JOHN PINTO JR. J. NYCOLE RALPH JAMARD RICHARDSON TYRONE L. ROBINSON LEONARD E. SULLIVAN BRINIE WALLACE SCENIC DESIGN COSTUME DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN SOUND DESIGN SCOTT PASK ANN ROTH BRIAN MacDEVITT BRIAN RONAN HAIR DESIGN ORCHESTRATIONS CASTING PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER JOSH MARQUETTE LARRY HOCHMAN & CARRIE GARDNER JOYCE DAVIDSON STEPHEN OREMUS DANCE MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS MUSIC DIRECTOR MUSIC COORDINATOR ASSOCIATE PRODUCER GLEN KELLY ANDREW GRAHAM MICHAEL KELLER ELI BUSH TOUR BOOKING AGENCY TOUR PRESS AND MARKETING PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT GENERAL MANAGEMENT THE BOOKING ALLIED TOURING AURORA THOMPSON TURNER GROUP/ PRODUCTIONS PRODUCTIONS/ MEREDITH BLAIR ADAM J. MILLER MUSIC SUPERVISION AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS STEPHEN OREMUS CHOREOGRAPHED BY CASEY NICHOLAW DIRECTED BY CASEY NICHOLAW AND TREY PARKER encoremediagroup.com/programs 5 PARAMOUNT AND MOORE SEASON PARTNERS Cast in order of appearance Mormon ........................................................................................................................................TYLER LEAHY Moroni ..................................................................................................................................................PJ ADZIMA Elder Price .......................................................................................................................................KEVIN CLAY Elder Cunningham ...........................................................................................................CONNER PEIRSON Missionary Voice ........................................................................................................................RON BOHMER Price’s Dad ...................................................................................................................................RON BOHMER Cunningham’s Dad .................................................................................................................JARON BARNEY Mrs. Brown ....................................................................................................................... MONICA L. PATTON Guards .............................................................................. WILL LEE-WILLIAMS, TYRONE L. ROBINSON Mafala .....................................................................................................................................STERLING JARVIS Nabulungi ...........................................................................................................................KAYLA PECCHIONI Doctor ................................................................................................................ANDRÉ-CHANCE GODDARD Elder McKinley ...................................................................................................................................PJ ADZIMA Joseph Smith ...............................................................................................................................RON BOHMER General ..........................................................................................................................................COREY JONES Mission President ......................................................................................................................RON BOHMER Ensemble .......................................................................... 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