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MAY 2016

Music by Elton John Book and Lyrics by Lee Hall

Directed by Steve Tomkins Choreographed by Katy Tabb Music Directed by Tim Symons

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Music by Elton John Book and Lyrics by Lee Hall Originally directed in London by Stephen Daldry Orchestrations by Martin Koch Executive Producers (Original London Production) Angela Morrison & David Furnish Producers (Original London Production) Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jon Finn, Sally Greene Originally presented in London by Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films, Old Vic Productions in association with Tiger Productions Based on the Universal Pictures/Studio Canal Film

Francis J. Gaudette Theatre Everett Performing Arts Center May 12 – July 3, 2016 July 8 – 31, 2016 Director STEVE TOMKINS Music Director Choreographer TIM SYMONS KATY TABB

Scenic Designer Costume Designer / Costume Lighting Designer Sound Designer BILL FORRESTER Shop Manager ALEX BERRY BRENT WARWICK CYNTHIA SAVAGE

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Billy Elliot/Tall Boy/Posh Boy...... Nikita Baryshnikov, Vincent Bennett, Bito Gottesman, Philipp Mergener Discount Michael Caffrey...... Bryan Kinder, Quinn Liebling Opportunities Dad...... Eric Polani Jensen* Mrs. Wilkinson...... Mari Nelson* SEE IT AGAIN FOR 1/2 PRICE! Grandma ...... Faye B Summers* Come and see Billy Elliott a second Tony...... Matthew Kacergis* time for half price. Limit one half- George...... Erik Gratton* price ticket per paid ticket. Subject to Mum...... Mallory King availability. Offer may only be redeemed Debbie Wilkinson...... Jasmine Harrick for use by original patron and proof of Big Davey/Miner...... Greg Stone* purchase may be requested. Discount Mr. Braithwaite/Miner...... Greg McCormick Allen* off the single ticket price. Offer not good Older Billy/Miner...... Scott Brateng* on previously purchased tickets or in Scab/Miner...... Doug Fahl combination with any other offer. Posh Dad/Miner...... Matthew Posner* Box Office Issaquah: (425) 392-2202 Box Office Everett: (425) 257-8600 Mr. Wilkinson/Miner...... Duncan Frost* Miners...... Danny Kam, Adam Somers*, Dane Stokinger SHARE THE EXCITEMENT AND Lesley/Ensemble...... Jenny Vaughn Hall SAVE… WITH A GROUP DISCOUNT! Clipboard Woman/Ensemble...... Taylor Niemeyer Does your company need to boost Ballet Girls...... Eliana Coe, Charlie Ganz, Lydia Hayes, Cordelia Janow, morale? Want a group night on the Lacey Krueger, Priya Niehaus, Eden Vold town? Entertaining clients? Let Small Boy Issaquah...... Tristan Calkins Village Theatre provide the key to your Small Boy Everett...... Brandon Oke success! Groups save up to 20% off the single ticket price. All you need is UNDERSTUDIES a group of 10 or more for single ticket Dad...... Greg Stone* purchases, or 20 or more for Season Mrs. Wilkinson...... Jenny Vaughn Hall Tickets. Call the Village Theatre Box Grandma...... Gail Hebert Office or visit our website for details. Tony/Mr. Braithwaite...... Adam Somers* villagetheatre.org/group_sales.php George...... Duncan Frost* Debbie Wilkinson...... Eliana Coe STUDENT/MILITARY RUSH Older Billy...... Anthony Gamroth Want a deal on your next trip to the Ensemble...... Carly Hebert, Nick Hyett-Schnell, Brian Simmons theatre? Students and Military (with a Ballet Girls...... Maya McQueen, Emily Waltzer valid ID) may join us 30 minutes before Small Boy Issaquah...... Brandon Oke curtain for a 50% discount on the single Small Boy Everett...... Tristan Calkins ticket price.

DISCOUNTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE BOX OFFICE AND NOT APPLICABLE TO Crew ONLINE ORDERS. Master Stage Carpenter...... Justin Spaethe Lead Stagehand...... Kate Takata Lead Properties...... Nick Jennison Key Stagehand...... Sam Izenman Master Sound Engineer, Issaquah...... Brent Warwick Master Sound Engineer, Everett...... Haley Parcher Wardrobe Master, Issaquah...... Heather Andress Wardrobe Master, Everett...... Karen Mears Lead Dresser...... Justine Wright Key Dresser...... Teresa Micheletti Master Electrician, Issaquah...... Taylor H. Whitmire Master Electrician, Everett...... Paul Sharp Followspots...... Jenna Kearns, Susan St. John Programmer...... Molly Brindley Make your Next Play Date at The RUINS

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encoreartsseattle.com 5 Director’s Notes Musical Numbers For years after the film came out, my wife ACT I encouraged me to see Billy Elliot, insisting The Stars Look Down...... Company it was, in a sense, my story. When I finally Shine...... Ballet Girls, Mrs. Wilkinson, Billy, and Mr. Braithwaite watched it, I understood. I related to Billy Grandma’s Song...... Grandma on so many different levels, and was so Solidarity...... Ballet Girls, Billy, Mrs. Wilkinson, Miners, and The Police immensely moved by his journey. A few Expressing Yourself...... Billy, Michael, and Ensemble years later, I experienced the musical on The Letter...... Mrs. Wilkinson, Mum, and Billy Broadway and saw the story come to life We Were Born to Boogie...... Mrs. Wilkinson, Billy, and Mr. Braithwaite on the stage. It completely captivated me. Angry Dance...... Billy, Male Ensemble Lee Hall – who wrote the screenplay for the film – also wrote the book and lyrics for There will be a 15-minute intermission between acts. the musical, so the stage show remained true to the story that already resonated ACT II so much. Merry Christmas, Maggie Thatcher...... Company Billy Elliot is, at times, a tough story, Deep Into the Ground...... Dad, Billy, and Company set amidst the political turmoil and bleak Swan Lake...... Billy and Older Billy realities in County Durham, with all the He Could Be a Star...... Dad, Tony, and Company working class grit and colorful language of Electricity...... Billy the English coal miners. But the message Once We Were Kings...... Company and heart of Billy Elliot couldn’t be more The Letter (Reprise)...... Mum and Billy pure. At its root, this is a story about the promise of dreams and the power of Time: 1984 community. It’s about a kid who had no Place: County Durham, England chance in an artistic endeavor; it took an entire village to support him in getting there. The opportunity to put this show on Orchestra Village Theatre’s stage for the first time means a lot to me. Bringing Billy Elliot to Conductor/Keyboard 1 ...... Tim Symons our stage, though a labor of love, has been Keyboard 2...... Joseph Tancioco or R.J. Tancioco one of the most challenging endeavors Guitar ...... Colin Higgins Village Theatre has undertaken. I am Bass ...... Chris Jones or Michael Marcus grateful to an amazing production team for Drums...... Alec Wilmart or James “Rif” Reif their artistry and passion for this project. Trumpet...... Charles Butler or Greg Lyons The role of Billy is as demanding as any Horn ...... David McBride in musical theatre, and the task has fallen Flute, Soprano Sax, Tenor Sax...... David Long or Bruce Carpenter on the shoulders of four incredible 13-year- Clarinet, Alto Sax, Flute...... Bruce Wilson old boys who have endured months of training in preparation. This show requires a lead who is in a very specific time in his Special Thanks life, so to make the role a reality for our four Billys, in that small window of their lives, Sandy Flores and Emerald City Gymnastics, Issaquah Dance Theatre, Pacific Northwest has been very special. Vincent, Philipp, Ballet, The School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts in Seattle (SANCA), Bryce Will and Bito, and Nikita share the sixteen week run, Staging Techniques Inc. (STI), Rod "Red" Gibson and Christie Lites in the title role, supported by some of the Northwest’s most talented actors. Thank you, also, to the professionals who helped train our Billy Elliot actors: Ryan Daudistel To prepare the boys for this difficult (Flying), Luke Cash and Sarah Flores (Gymnastics), and Chris Distefano (Vocals) challenge took not only the support of Village Theatre staff and teachers, but a whole community of artists and organizations. I want to acknowledge and thank Pacific Northwest Ballet, Emerald City Gymnastics, and SANCA for their expertise and guidance in the training of our Billys. And finally, thank you to Choreographer Katy Tabb, Music Director Tim Symons, and Associate Director Jessica Low for nine months of planning, teaching, and TELL US HOW YOU LIKED IT... mentorship in preparing for amazing lads to soar! Share your feedback & photos using #VillageBillyElliot

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6 VILLAGE THEATRE 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. “The Most Bitter SMOKING POLICY According to state law, smoking is NOT allowed within 25 feet of any door, nor in any part of the Theatre. Industrial Dispute” EMERGENCY NUMBERS If you need to be reached during a performance, please leave your By Kelsi Lindus exact seat number and the House Manager’s number with your service or sitter. In Issaquah (425) 392-1942 x100 In Everett (425) 257-6368 or hundreds of years, the coal mining 142,000 mineworkers were involved in industry was one of the predominant the strike, making it the largest since the YOUNG CHILDREN Children under four are F not permitted in the main theatre space in employers in the UK. In 1984, over 300,000 1926 General Strike. During the con ict, Issaquah or Everett. In Issaquah, the Francis J. men worked in and around the mines. But referred to by the BBC as “the most bitter Gaudette Theatre has comfortable, sound-proof energy demands were beginning to shi in industrial dispute in British history,” family rooms for families with young children or favor of oil and nuclear, and under Prime miners marched in protest and formed those who may wish to speak during the show. Subscribers may exchange into the family rooms Minister Margaret atcher, the economic picket lines to keep workers out of the when a sitter cannot be found. When bringing policies that had governed the coal mines. Where police and protesters met, children over four into the main theatre, please industry since its nationalization in 1947 violence o en ensued. ose who crossed instruct them in proper theatre behavior. It is helpful to familiarize them with the story and the were being rewritten. the picket line and returned to the mines score in advance. were called “scabs” and treated with During the preceding decade, union ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair seating is available. extreme contempt. strikes had played a major role in bringing Please advise your ticket seller when purchasing down the Conservative government. e year-long struggle proved very di cult tickets if you require wheelchair seating. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is provided With this defeat still burning in recent on the working-class mining communities. during select performances at the Francis J. memory, atcher Families of miners had to rely on handouts Gaudette theatre. Please contact the Box Office At its height, was determined to from other working people who supported for more details. 142,000 privatize government- their stand, and for many, food quickly LISTENING SYSTEM The Francis J. Gaudette owned organizations grew scarce. Union members were Theatre in Issaquah is equipped with a listening mineworkers and reduce the persistent, but so was Margaret atcher. system for the hard of hearing, and the Everett Performing Arts Center has a hearing loop system were involved in uence of the trade By importing coal from Eastern Europe which is compatible with most hearing aids. in the strike, unions. In the early and employing riot police to intimidate, the Headsets are available in both venues on a first- 1980s, she advised unions were broken. Nearly a year a er the come first-served basis from the House Manager and are free of charge with a valid ID. making it the the coal industry to strike began, the NUM members voted to gear itself towards lower their protest signs and return to the THE SHOW MUST GO ON Whether it rains, largest since sleets, snows or blows, only a power outage or the 1926 reduced subsidies. mines. e British trade union movement building destruction will prevent a performance e backlash was was signi cantly weakened, and coal mines from taking place as scheduled. General Strike. immediate. As coal continued to close and deteriorate. PATRON CONSIDERATIONS Please arrive on pits began to close Last year marked the end of an era in time. Check your tickets for your performance time. Late arrivals are very disruptive to fellow across the UK, motivation for a strike the UK, as a group of miners nished increased and momentum built among patrons and to the artists onstage. Please give their nal shi in the last deep coal mine. yourself plenty of time to get to the Theatre. mineworkers. Many had followed the industry around Patrons arriving late will not be seated until a suitable pause in the performance at the House In 1983, Arthur Scargill, the impassioned the countryside, from one pit closure to Manager’s discretion. president of the National Union of the next, as jobs diminished. Now, like Please turn off all pagers, cellular phones and Mineworkers (NUM), declared, “ e so many before, these miners are out of watch alarms before entering the Theatre. No text policies of this government are clear work. eir once-thriving industry has messaging is allowed during the performance. No photography, video or sound recording – to destroy the coal industry and the been relegated to the memories of those of any performance is allowed based on royalty NUM.” e following year, the NUM who lived and worked in the coal dust, and union agreements. o cially went on strike. At its height, and fought to preserve it. • Be aware that talking, humming and tapping feet during a performance is also disruptive to the patrons around you. Before the overture begins, please turn off playbill flashlights and WORDS TO KNOW NCB: The National Coal Board, the body which unwrap cough drops. In intimate auditoriums like controlled the British coal industry on behalf the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre and the Everett Pasty: of the people. Performing Arts Center, even the actors can A popular British pie, often ﬁ lled with hear these seemingly small noises. Please use meat and potatoes, reputedly invented by A Geordie: A person from Newcastle moderation in applying perfume, cologne or lotion, Cornish tin miners’ wives. upon Tyne. as many people are allergic to scents. In consideration of your fellow patrons and the Michael Heseltine: Thatcher’s Industry The Co-op: A chain of food stores commonly actors, please do not leave the performance Minister, famous for his long ﬂ owing hair. owned by their customers; purveyor of pasties. during the curtain call.

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MAR 16 — APR 23, 2017 ISSAQUAH a proper place APR 28 — MAY 21, 2017 EVERETT Downton Abbey meets Gilligan’s Island in this hysterical new musical based on J.M. Barrie’s play, The Admirable Crichton. It’s 1902, and Lord Loam’s family outing has gone horribly awry, landing the family on a deserted island. Stranded alone, their trusty system of societal hierarchy begins to slip away as their only hope for survival turns out to be allowing the lowly butler to take the lead. With a score of lively and tuneful music, this romantic comedy will sweep you away in an adventure of family drama and forbidden love.

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Director...... Steve Tomkins Music Director...... Tim Symons Choreographer...... Katy Tabb Scenic Designer...... Bill Forrester Lighting Designer...... Alex Berry Costume Designer...... Cynthia Savage Sound Designer...... Brent Warwick Associate Director...... Jessica Low Associate Music Director...... Joseph Tancioco Associate Choreographer/Dance Captain...... Scott Brateng Assistant Lighting Designer...... Paul Arnold Projection Design...... Allison McGrath, Greg Purnell Fight Choreographer...... Adam Somers Girls Dance Assistant...... Taylor Niemeyer Dialect Coaches...... Kate Myre, Kayla Walker Flight Director...... Sean Roschman Stage Manager...... Hannah Wichmann* Assistant Stage Manager...... Pamela Campi Spee Production Assistants...... Caitlin Denney-Turner, Laurel Nichols Youth Supervisor...... Laurel Nichols Rehearsal Drummer...... Alec Wilmart Technical Director...... Bradley C. Bixler Assistant Technical Directors...... Andre Burman, Adam Michard Stage Operations Supervisor...... Stacey A. Garrett Master Carpenter, Issaquah...... Patrick Sherman Master Carpenter, Everett...... Stephen Pozywio Lead Carpenters...... Jason Tribby, Mark Zetterberg Key Carpenters...... Melina Harris, Tommy Price Staff Electricians...... Steven Coney, Kcarie Ingerson, Sam Izenman, Susan St. John, Kate Takata Prop Manager...... Monique Walker Lead Properties Carpenter/Welder...... Laurel Blaine Lead Properties Artisan...... Justine Halsey-Martin Key Properties Artisan...... Karla Davenport Master Scenic Artist...... Julia B. Franz Lead Scenic Artists...... Jennifer Blazek, Rachele Wirrick Key Scenic Artist...... Eve von Bleyle Scenic Artists...... Ashley Bailey, Jackie Roberts, Carmen Rodriguez Costume Shop Manager...... Cynthia Savage Costume Shop Assistant...... Jennifer Leavitt Costume Shop Design Assistant...... Brynne McKeen Head Cutter...... Esther Garcia Tailor...... Beth Gilroy Head Stitcher...... Andrea Herman Stitchers...... Penny McMillan-Hughes, Hannah McNamara, Samantha Shields Crafts...... Samantha Shields Wig Master...... Douglas Decker Wig Assistants...... Kaleena Jordan, Ashlee Naegle Assistant Production Manager...... Kelly Kassir Resident Music Director...... Tim Symons Casting and Company Manager...... Jessica Spencer Production Manager...... Jay Markham Artistic Director...... Steve Tomkins Executive Producer...... Robb Hunt

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Cast TRISTAN CALKINS (The Wizard of Oz) and Slightly Soiled (Peter (Small Boy Issaquah, Pan). Charlie hopes to portray the roles of Mimi GREG MCCORMICK Small Boy Everett u/s) is (RENT), Tracy Turnblad (Hairspray), and ALLEN* (Mr. thrilled to be in his first Elphaba (Wicked). She is also an aspiring makeup Braithwaite/Miner) is Village Theatre artist and especially loves doing drag makeup. thrilled to revisit Mr. production. Previously, BITO GOTTESMAN Braithwaite with such an Tristan performed in (Billy Elliot/Tall Boy/Posh amazing group of 'Twas the Night at Studio Boy) started dancing at people! Previously seen East. In addition to acting and singing, Tristan age five and has received in 20 mainstage loves to dance and has trained at Issaquah numerous awards in productions with Village Theatre (including Dance Theatre for four years. He also enjoys dance competitions Mary Poppins and Hello, Dolly!), he could also be swimming, parkour, and making YouTube around the Northwest. seen in recent years at The 5th Avenue videos. Tristan thanks his parents for their Prior credits include the (Spamalot), Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre support and chauffeuring. (Singin' in the Rain), and the Ogunquit Playhouse role of Jack in the musical Into the Woods. He (Billy Elliot). Love, as always, to Cindy! ELIANA COE (Karen currently trains at Spectrum Dance Theater, Davidson, Debbie focusing on ballet, tap, and contemporary. NIKITA Wilkinson u/s) is Thanks go to Grandma Gloria for inspiring him BARYSHNIKOV (Billy supercalifragilisti… oh to pursue new adventures in the arts. Elliot/Tall Boy/Posh Boy) you know the rest… to ERIK GRATTON* is currently studying be making her Village (George) first worked at dance at the Theatre Mainstage Village Theatre as International Ballet debut! Village Theatre Charlie in The Foreigner, Academy in Kirkland, KIDSTAGE credits include Hello! My Baby quickly followed by WA, where he takes (Violet Gold) and The Wizard of Oz (Professor Howard in The classes in ballet, character dance, jazz, theatre, Marvel/Oz). Other credits include A Christmas Noteworthy Life of flamenco, and tap. In addition to this, he has Story (Esther Jane), and Oliver! at The 5th Howard Barnes and been learning ballroom dance at Aria Ballroom Avenue. Eliana dedicates this show to her family clumsy Robertson Ay in Mary Poppins. Favorite in Redmond, WA and is a three-time national and friends. I love you, Sydney Jo. Seattle roles: Homer in Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric champion in the Junior Silver Standard category. DOUG FAHL (Scab/ Play at ACT, Billy Pilgrim in Slaughterhouse-Five VINCENT BENNETT Miner). Previous Village at Book-It Repertory. He was Joe the Beaver on (Billy Elliot/Tall Boy/ Theatre credits include GRIMM and now lives in Los Angeles. Posh Boy) is thrilled to Beauty and the Beast, JENNY VAUGHN be a part of Billy Elliot at South Pacific, and Hello, HALL (Lesley/Ensemble, Village Theatre. He Dolly!. Doug recently Mrs. Wilkinson u/s) is hopes that more boys appeared in Little Shop grateful to make her will be inspired to dance of Horrors and Chess debut on Village after seeing the show. (SecondStory Repertory); 9 to 5, Sweet Charity, Theatre’s stage! Favorite Express yourself! Vincent wants to thank his and The Who’s TOMMY (Seattle Musical theatrical adventures amazing coaches at KIDSTAGE and Village Theatre), and the Gregory Award-winning include: The Nerd Theatre, teachers, and friends for their enormous production of Into the Woods (STAGEright). His (Tansy) with Centerstage, Time Stands Still support. Much love to Mom, Dad, and his film credits includeZombies of Mass Destruction (Sarah Goodwin) with Harlequin Theatre, and brother Dominic. You rock! (2007). www.dougfahl.com/actor. Best of Enemies (Mary Ellis) with Taproot SCOTT BRATENG* DUNCAN FROST* Theatre, for which she received a Gregory Award (Older Billy/Miner) is (Mr. Wilkinson/Miner, nomination. Jenny lives on a little farm in Kent, ecstatic to be back at George u/s) is thrilled to with her husband and nine-year-old twins. Village Theatre, where be a part of Billy Elliot, JASMINE HARRICK he has been in Evita, his first production with (Debbie Wilkinson) is Mary Poppins, Cabaret, Village Theatre. Other ecstatic to join in My Fair Lady, and the credits include work “solidarity” with this Village Originals with Seattle Children’s stellar cast and Festival of New Musicals reading of Marco Polo. Theatre, Key City Public Theatre, Children’s production team! He has performed in theatres around the Theatre Company, and The Hudson Valley Credits include: A country, in New York, and in tours and regional Shakespeare Festival. Duncan is a graduate of Christmas Story, The productions. Favorite credits: Spamalot, White the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater Music Man, Oliver! at The 5th Avenue;Annie Christmas, West Side Story, Best Little B.F.A. Actor Training Program. Thanks to Erika, (Annie), The Secret Garden (Mary) at Kitsap Whorehouse…, Singin’ in the Rain, and Seven his family, and Michael. Brides…. Thanks to his family for their Forest Theater;Peter Pan at KIDSTAGE. An unending support and love. CHARLIE GANZ Institute student, Jasmine enjoys being outdoors, (Tracey Atkinson) is songwriting, tap-dance, and drawing. Love and pumped to make her gratitude to Mom and Dad, Eliana, Julia, and Mainstage debut! She Shileah! lives for her Institute classes, mentors, and friends. Previous KIDSTAGE roles: Toto

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RACHELE WIRRICK LYDIA HAYES (Keeley DANNY KAM (Miner) LEAD SCENIC ARTIST Gibson) is thrilled to be is delighted to return to in her first Mainstage Village Theatre, having This season, we are celebrating the production. KIDSTAGE previously appeared in inspiration that leads to, and results from, live credits: Addams Family Great Wall, In the theatre. With every one of our productions (Ancestor), Disney’s The Heights, The Noteworthy custom designed from the ground up, the Jungle Book KIDS Life of Howard Barnes, theatrical experience at Village Theatre starts (Baloo), Seussical JR. and Big River. Favorites behind-the-scenes, with a group of talented (Wickersham), Anything Goes (Youth include Aldolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone and inspired artists. Ensemble), Willy Wonka KIDS (Charlie). When (Seattle Musical Theatre), Professor Bhaer in Rachele Wirrick began dabbling in scenic she isn’t performing, Lydia enjoys songwriting Little Women (ArtsWest), Franz Liebkind in The art in high school. Now, she’s been a key and playwriting, and is currently writing a Producers (Mount Baker Theatre), andJasper In musical. Thanks to her amazing KIDSTAGE member of our Paint Shop for seven years, Deadland (The 5th Avenue). Danny is also a Everett instructors, and especially mentors director, proud KIDSTAGE Instructor, and voice living out a dream thanks largely, she says, to Michael and Chelsea. teacher throughout Seattle. Enjoy the show! support from her family and the mentorship of Master Scenic Artist, Julia B. Franz. Unlike CORDELIA JANOW BRYAN KINDER most artists at Village Theatre, Scenic Artists (Susan Parks) is thrilled (Michael Caffrey) is are copy artists – that is, they aren’t trying to to make her Village honored and thrilled to make their own expressions. Instead, their Theatre debut with this be a part of Billy Elliot amazing cast and crew. job is to interpret and implement a designer’s the Musical. Other She has performed credits: Disney’s The expression, on a huge scale. The four-person throughout the Puget Jungle Book KIDS team receives a packet of designs, and then Sound area in Tosca (Mowgli), Village they run with it. (Youth Chorus), For All That (Villager), Honk Theatre KIDSTAGE Troupe;A Christmas Story “The biggest challenge is self doubt,” Rachele (Billy), Sound of Music (Marta), Into the Woods (Flick) and Oliver! (Fagin’s gang), The 5th says. “There is a lot of interpretation. We have (Lucinda), Annie (Orphan), and more. Avenue; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Seattle to work efficiently to produce something of Incredible gratitude to Lisa, BryAnn, Taylor, and Children’s Theatre. He loves playing the guitar, high quality, and be wise enough to know all teachers, whose shining support make karate, and dancing. Thanks to family and when it is, or isn’t, finished. A design that looks dreams come true. friends for all their support. one way on a sheet of paper might look very ERIC POLANI MALLORY KING different when it’s 42 feet wide.” They also have JENSEN* (Dad) has (Mum) is honored to be their hands on many projects at once, working been a part of the Pacific part of this special show! simultaneously on scenery for all Village Northwest theatre Recently seen in Theatre’s programs. “I might touch eight community for over 25 Snapshots, Mary different pieces of scenery in a day, from three years. Village Theatre Poppins, and Funny Girl different shows,” Rachele says. audiences have seen him (Village Theatre), and as With a to-do list that long, her day starts in such roles as: ‘Kristine’ in A Chorus early. “I have my paint brush in hand by 7 AM,” Professor Zoltan Karpathy/Jamie (My Fair Line (The 5th Avenue). Other credits include: she says, then clarifies. “Sometimes it’s a paint Lady), Detective Fix and others (Around the Oklahoma!, The Music Man, and Oliver! (The 5th brush, but not always. I’m constantly looking World in 80 Days), Javert (Les Misérables), Tevye Avenue). B.F.A in musical theatre from BYU and around, thinking ‘How can I use that as a tool?’ (Fiddler on the Roof), and Caiaphas (Jesus Christ proud founding faculty member of the Studios. Sincere thanks to my mentors, teachers, friends, Once, we used kitty litter to create the perfect Superstar). He has also performed at The 5th Avenue, ACT, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle and family! texture.” The sheer size of their workspace, Repertory Theatre, and Wooden O. Thank you where canvases the size of our stage are spread LACEY KRUEGER for supporting the arts. across the floor, makes their attention to detail (Angela Robson) was last all the more impressive. “We use painting MATTHEW seen on Village Theatre’s methods that the Masters used,” Rachele says. KACERGIS* (Tony). stage in Mary Poppins “And each project is different, it’s constantly Village Mainstage: Les (Jane Banks u/s) and in The Little Mermaid JR. changing. There is always more to learn.” Misérables (Marius), The Tutor (Sean/Bo), Anne (Flounder) with Village FIVE FAST FACTS of Green Gables Theatre KIDSTAGE. (Gilbert), Chasing Most recently, she was seen in Chitty Chitty 1 Official Title: Lead Scenic Artist Nicolette (Aucassin). Bang Bang (Jemima Potts) with Hi-Liners 2 Hobby Outside of Theatre: Art, boxing, belly Village Originals: Jesus In My Bedroom, Happy MainStage and in A Christmas Story the Musical dancing People, Barcelona, Single Girl’s Guide. Other (Ralphie) with ManeStage Theatre Company in 3 Year You Started: 2009 Favorites: Pride and Prejudice (Mr. Wickham), Sumner. Thanks to Steve, Jessica, Katy and the rest of the staff for this opportunity. Love to her 4 Favorite Musical: Les Misérables Ragtime (Younger Brother), Joseph…Dreamcoat (Joseph), South Pacific (Lt. Cable), Cinderella family, Jay and Brenda, Daniel, Chuck and Erin, 5 Inspirations: When people put things together in (Prince Christopher), Spring Awakening Sarah C, and Evan H. a way I wouldn’t have thought of, when I can see (Melchior), Parade (Young Soldier/Frankie). something from a completely new perspective TV: Veep. MatthewKacergis.com

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QUINN LIEBLING (Michael Caffrey) is over the moon to be portraying Michael in his first Village Theatre production. His previous theatre credits include: Mary Poppins (Michael Banks), Bainbridge Performing Arts; A Christmas Story the Musical (Boy Swing/ Ensemble), The 5th Avenue;Into the Woods, Seattle Children’s Theatre; and Evita (Ensemble), Ovation!. He would like to thank Dane for his friendship, and his family, especially his mom for being his biggest cheerleader and best friend. PHILIPP MERGENER (Billy Elliot/Tall Boy/Posh Boy) discovered his love for dancing at age four at Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) School. His debut as “Little Bacchus” in Giselle sold him to the stage. He has since danced in The Nutcracker as well as several other PNB productions, and acted in Händel’s Opera Il pastor fido at Amherst Early Music Festival. When not dancing, he enjoys playing the violin, shooting basketball, and programming computer games. Philipp is extremely excited to make his Village Theatre debut. MARI NELSON* (Mrs. Wilkinson). Broadway: Six Degrees of Separation, Guys and Dolls, and Translations. Off-Broadway: Up Against It, Twelfth Night, and Slain in the Spirit. Select Regional: A Great Wilderness, Dancing at Lughnasa, Sylvia, An American Daughter, Twelfth Night at Seattle Repertory Theatre; Grand Magic, Omnium Gatherum, and Miss Witherspoon at ACT; Nora, Intimate Apparel, and Arms and the Man at Intiman. TV: One Life to Live, Another World, and MTV’s Pirate T V. Film: Bad Girls, Back Spot Turn, Laggies. TAYLOR NIEMEYER (Clipboard Woman/ Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of this beautiful production! Past credits include: Mary Jane Wilkes (Big River), Winnie Tate (Annie Get Your Gun), Euterpe (Xanadu), and (206) 625-1900 WWW.5THAVENUE.ORG Ensemble (Cabaret, Mary Poppins, Funny Girl, GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE CALL 1-888-625-1418 | ON 5TH AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE The Producers) at Village Theatre, Bebe A( Chorus Line), Zaneeta Shinn (The Music Man), CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS RESTAURANT SPONSOR OFFICIAL AIRLINE Ensemble (How to Succeed…) at The 5th

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PRIYA NIEHAUS DANE STOKINGER (Alison Summers), from (Miner). Village Theatre Bainbridge Island, credits include: No Way aspires to perform on To Treat A Lady (Morris Broadway. She is thrilled Brummell), Xanadu to make her debut at (Sonny Malone), Trails Village Theatre. She will (Mike), Annie Get Your also appear in Gun (Frank Butler), The Showtime's upcoming TV series, Twin Peaks. Full Monty (Jerry), Million Dollar Quartet Past credits: A Christmas Story at The 5th (Elvis). 5th Avenue Theatre:A Christmas Story Avenue, Les Misérables, Shrek the Musical, Jesus (Old Man), Pirates of Penzance, Candide. Also: Christ Superstar, Singin’ in the Rain, Annie, the national tour of Miss Saigon (Chris) and Carnival, Brigadoon, Pirates of Penzance, and My international tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. Fair Lady. Thanks for supporting live theatre. BRANDON OKE GREG STONE* (Big (Small Boy Everett, Small Davey/Miner, Dad u/s). Boy Issaquah u/s). Last seen with Village Village Theatre debut! Theatre as Jean Valjean Previously: The 5th in Les Misérables, he is Avenue, ACT, Seattle thrilled to be back. He’s Musical Theatre, Lyric also done two Light Opera, and Village productions of Jesus Like Theatre KIDSTAGE. Favorite roles include Christ Superstar at Village Theatre, first as Jesus Randy in A Christmas Story (Gregory Award in 1993 and as Pilate in 2011. Greg has toured nominee), James in James and the Giant Peach, extensively with Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, and electricity Jojo in Seussical, Lost Boy in Peter Pan, and Tiny Whistle Down the Wind, and has multiple Tim in A Christmas Carol. Love to Mom, Dad, Broadway credits. Much love to Chelsea and Lauren, Kylie, and my dog Coby! family. MATTHEW FAYE B SUMMERS* Finding your passion POSNER* (Posh Dad/ (Grandma) is thrilled to supercharges your life and Miner). Village Theatre: be making her Village Show Boat (Steve), Theatre debut inBilly makes your dreams take Fiddler on the Roof Elliot the Musical. Over flight. A great law firm can (Lazar Wolf); The 5th the past 35 years, she’s help great passion become Avenue: Damn Yankees, appeared on most Pirates of Penzance, Seattle stages. Her one- business success. As one Second Hand Lions, A Christmas Story, Carousel, woman show Kicking the Hat premiered locally of the oldest and largest How to Succeed in Business…; Regional/Tour: at ArtsWest Playhouse and she has begun touring her Edith Piaf show Sparrow’s Diary. She firms in Snohomish County, Camelot (Lancelot); Les Misérables (Valjean). Voice Over Artist for Orca Book Publishers, also teaches acting and writes for and appears in our lawyers know how to Sony, Sharper Image, and Microsoft. Thanks Jim French radio mystery programs. Matt #1, RIP Kathleen Arecchi. SHMILY. protect you, your business EDEN VOLD (Sharon and your family. ADAM SOMERS* Percy) is very excited to (Miner, Tony/Mr. be making her Village Turning the unexpected into Braithwaite u/s) is Theatre Mainstage always happy to return debut! She has happy endings for 40 years. to Village Theatre, but previously performed this powerful show and with Village Theatre cast are quite exciting! KIDSTAGE in DENO MILLIKAN LAW FIRM, PLLC This marks Adam's 28th productions of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. production with Village Theatre in 17 years. (Teacup), Anything Goes (Youth Ensemble), How Some favorites are: Cabaret (Max), Les to Succeed… (Secretary/Featured Dancer), and Misérables (Foreman, Claquesous), Jesus Christ The Addams Family (Native American Ancestor). Superstar (Apostle), Cats (Tumblebrutus, She loves to spend her free time dancing, Macavity-Everett), Man of La Mancha singing, and playing violin. Much love to my (Muleteer), West Side Story (Arab), and Grease supportive family and friends! (Sonny). Adam would like to dedicate this ANTHONY Experience. Integrity. Results. performance to his beautiful daughter Sydney...if GAMROTH (Older you want, I hope you dance! Billy u/s) has danced for 3411 Colby Avenue, six years with Ballet Everett, Washington 98201 Northwest in Olympia, (425)276-7755 WA. He has performed www.denomillikan.com multiple roles including Nutcracker Prince, Von

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Rothbart in Swan Lake, and Espada the Toreador in Don Quixote. In 2014, he appeared in Against the Grain: Men in Dance. He is also a company dancer for DASSdance, a contemporary dance RECEIVING STANDING OVATIONS & RAVE REVIEWS FROM PATIENTS company based out of Seattle. · Board Certified · Joint Replacement · Hand & Wrist CARLY HEBERT (Ensemble u/s) was last · Sports Medicine · Spine Surgery · Foot & Ankle seen at Village Theatre in My Fair Lady. She Everett Bone & Joint received her training at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, and has (425) 339-2433 · www.everettboneandjoint.com performed in the region with The 5th Avenue, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre, SecondStory Repertory, Lyric Light Opera, and more. Favorite credits: Peter Pan, Legally Blonde, How to Succeed…, Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast, and Mary Poppins. EBJ 100512 bravo 1_6h.pdf GAIL HEBERT (Grandma u/s) was last seen at Village Theatre as Mrs. Rose in Hello, Dolly!, Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man, and wore Mrs. Peterson’s mink coat in Bye Bye Birdie. She has worked at The Empty Space Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, ACT, Seattle Children’s Theatre, and was awarded a Drammy for Best Actress in a Musical as the Reverend Mother in Nunsense and Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes. NICK HYETT- SCHNELL (Ensemble u/s) is happy to be a part of his second show at Village Theatre. Recent roles include Messenger (Mary Poppins), Josh (9 to 5), Waiter (She Loves Me), and Tobias (Sweeney Todd). Thanks to family and friends, special thanks to VJ, Michele, Remarkable outcomes Nikki, and memories of Sabrina and Regi. MAYA MCQUEEN in your NEIGHBORHOOD. (Ballet Girl u/s) is thrilled to be in her first Access to quality health care is even easier thanks to the Virginia Mason Village Theatre Medical Centers in Lynnwood and Issaquah. We provide primary care, Mainstage production. specialty care, lab and X-ray, and same day and Saturday appointments She was last seen in the to fit your busy lifestyle. We’re not only in your neighborhood, but most Village Theatre likely in your network. KIDSTAGE production of Hello! My Baby and has worked with ACT, Leavenworth Summer Theater, The 5th Avenue Rising Star Project, Seattle Children's Theatre, and Stagedoor Manor in New York. Maya Virginia Mason Issaquah Medical Center thanks her family, friends, and her many ADULT AND PEDIATRIC PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE wonderful mentors. 100 N.E. Gilman Blvd | (425) 557-8000 BRIAN D. SIMMONS VirginiaMason.org/Issaquah (Ensemble u/s) is pleased to be working with Virginia Mason Lynnwood Medical Center Village Theatre. Recent ADULT PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE credits: Violet 19116 33rd Ave W. | (425) 712-7900 (ArtsWest), Hello! My VirginiaMason.org/Lynnwood Baby (Village Theatre KIDSTAGE), and As

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You Like It (Wooden O). Other Seattle credits: Annie Get Your Gun, and Funny Girl. He has also Banquet, The Ark, Peter Pan, and Making Tracks. Twilight Zones: Live! (Theater Schmeater),The designed for a number of other regional theatres HANNAH WICHMANN* (Stage Manager) Lieutenant of Inishmore (ACT), and Porgy and around the country. is excited to be part of this production. Village Bess (Seattle Opera). Before moving in 2009, he CYNTHIA SAVAGE (Costume Designer/ Theatre credits include:Mary Poppins, Les could be seen on Chicago stages, including Costume Shop Manager) is in her ninth season as Misérables, The Foreigner, WATT?!? (SM), and playing the role of Jerry Springer in the North Village Theatre’s Costume Shop Manager. She has Funny Girl, No Way to Treat a Lady (ASM). American debut of Jerry Springer: The Opera worked in costumes in theatre, opera, and films Ms. Wichmann has also stage managed at the (Bailiwick Repertory Theatre). in London and has previously run costume shops Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Seattle Children’s EMILY WALTZER at The Banff School of Fine Arts, The Indiana Theatre, The 5th Avenue, PCPA Theatrefest, (Ballet Girl u/s) is Repertory Theatre, and The Seattle Opera where Theatre at the Center, and La Jolla Playhouse. excited to be a part of she was promoted to Production Director from She received her M.F.A. in Stage Management this amazing show. Past 1992–2001. Some of her designs include: My Fair from the University of California, San Diego. roles include Celia Duke Lady, Mary Poppins, Les Misérables, Fiddler On Proud member of Actors Equity. Thanks to my in Like You Like It and the Roof, and The Full Monty for Village Theatre, parents, Maggie, SM agent Tareena, Jayne, and Ensemble in Hello! My and Ariadne auf Naxos, Porgy and Bess, and Cosi friends for all your love and support. Baby at Village Theatre Fan Tutte for Seattle Opera. Thanks to Vinnie PAMELA CAMPI SPEE (Assistant Stage KIDSTAGE, as well as Penny Pingleton in and Isabelle for everything. Manager). Previous Village Theatre Mainstage Hairspray at Seattle Children’s Theatre. She ALEX BERRY (Lighting Designer) grew as Assistant Stage Manager: Snapshots, Xanadu, would like to thank her family for always up at Village Theatre designing scenic and Fiddler on the Roof, It Shoulda Been You, Annie supporting her. Enjoy the show! lighting for over 100 shows. He also designed Get Your Gun, Iron Curtain, Anne of Green Village Theatre’s new First Stage Theatre. Gables, The Gypsy King and other projects. She Creative Team Lighting design: Cabaret, The Tutor, Take has worked as a stage and production manager STEVE TOMKINS (Director). As a director Me America, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sleuth, for KIDSTAGE, Seattle Shakespeare, The 5th and choreographer, Steve’s regional work The Gypsy King, Stunt Girl, Million Dollar Avenue, ArtsWest, and others. Outside of the has been seen at The Arkansas Repertory Quartet. Scenic and lighting: Beauty and the theatre, she is a puppy mom to an adorable black Theatre, The Arizona Theatre Company, Beast, The Who’s TOMMY, Cats. He has also lab and works as a photographer Seattle Repertory Theatre, ACT, and TAG. He designed shows locally for The Moore, ACT, (www.PamelaMCampi.com). LOVE to her has directed and choreographed numerous and The 5th Avenue. He is the proud owner of favorite leading man! AlexBerryDesign creating corporate events and productions at Village Theatre, includingNo MONIQUE WALKER (Properties Manager) experiences around the world. He sends his love Way To Treat A Lady, Mary Poppins, Funny Girl has been with Village Theatre since January of to Heather, Aresa, and Eliot. and Les Misérables in recent seasons. 2012. She has been Prop Manager/Master for TIM SYMONS (Music Director, Resident Music BRENT WARWICK (Resident Sound several theatres, including Paper Mill Playhouse, Director) has been Village Theatre's Resident Designer) is happy to be on the team for Village Cleveland Playhouse, George Street Playhouse, Music Director for the last ten seasons. Village Theatre since starting in November 2008 with and Utah Shakespearean Festival. Originally from Theatre music directing highlights:My Fair Beauty and the Beast. He has also worked as a Iowa, Monique has a B.A. in Theatre, M.F.A. in Lady, Cabaret, Mary Poppins, Funny Girl, sound designer and engineer for the Knutzen Stage Design, and is a founding member of the Chicago, Big River, Jesus Christ Superstar, Show Family Theatre, Princess Cruises, and Teatro Society of Property Artisan Managers. Zinzanni (love to everyone there!). Brent has a Boat, and The Who’s TOMMY. As composer: JULIA B. FRANZ (Master Scenic Artist). With B.S. in Computer Science and his own audio/ Jesus In My Bedroom, Last Exit, trust me. Tim the opening of her 109th Mainstage show, Julia video production business. recently served as piano/conductor for Assassins enters her 22nd season as Master Scenic Artist at ACT. Tim’s work has been heard at The JESSICA LOW (Associate Director). Village for Village Theatre. Privileged to work with 5th Avenue and SRT, as well as the stages of Theatre credits:Xanadu , Jesus Christ Superstar, some of the best scenic carpenters, property numerous jazz and rock clubs throughout the Big River, Lizzie Borden, Annie Get Your Gun, artisans, and fellow scenic artists, Julia’s daily west coast. Tim is one third of Seattle jazz trio It Shoulda Been You, 42nd Street, The Who’s work environment is charged with creativity… Fawcett, Symons and Fogg. TOMMY, Beauty and the Beast, Saint Heaven, and she loves it. Gratitude to her crew and KATY TABB (Choreographer) is honored to and Choreographer for The Tutor. She has a B.A. mentors. Love to Steven and her shop dog be a part of this remarkable production. Past in Drama from the University of Washington Viggo, she’d be lost without them. and was the 2014 Gregory Award recipient for Village Theatre choreography credits:Hello, My DOUGLAS DECKER (Wig Master) has a Outstanding Choreography for The Wild Party. Baby! (Village Originals), Snapshots (Assistant B.F.A. in design and theatre technology from Credits include: The 5th Avenue, ArtsWest, Choreographer), and How to Succeed in Business the University of Colorado at Boulder. Doug Sound Theatre Company, Arizona Theatre Without Really Trying, Anything Goes, Young has done wigs for EST, Intiman Theatre, and Company, Harlequin Productions, Showtunes, Frankenstein, and Shrek for KIDSTAGE. Village Arizona Theatre Company. He spent four Seattle Musical Theatre, Coeur d‘Alene Summer Theatre performer credits:Great Wall, Funny summers with American Players Theatre in Theatre, and The Bigfork Summer Playhouse. Girl, Chicago, and The Producers. She received Spring Green, WI. Doug is still allergic to cats. her B.A. in Dance from Chapman University. Many thanks to Steve and Robb! KELLY KASSIR (Assistant Production Thank you to all of the "Mrs. Wilkinsons" JOSEPH TANCIOCO (Associate Music Manager). This is Kelly’s first season with Village who have inspired her, her family and loved Director) is grateful to be part of this production Theatre. She recently graduated from California ones who have encouraged her, Scott for his team. At Village Theatre, he has worked on State University, Chico with a B.A. in Technical collaboration, and Steve, Robb, and Tim for this many productions including: My Heart Is the Theatre. There, she served as a Stage Manager incredible opportunity. Drum, My Fair Lady, Cabaret, Funny Girl, Les for School of the Arts as well as Assistant to the Misérables, Xanadu, Chicago, The Producers, BILL FORRESTER (Scenic Designer) has Production Manager. Most recently, she was the Jesus Christ Superstar, Anne of Green Gables, designed a number of productions for Village Assistant Stage Manager for Marin Shakespeare Chasing Nicolette, Beauty and the Beast, Aida, Theatre, most recently: My Fair Lady, No Way Company’s 2015 season. She is so excited to be a Once On This Island, South Pacific, The Wedding to Treat a Lady, Xanadu, Fiddler on the Roof, part of the Village Theatre team!

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JESSICA SPENCER (Casting and Company Manager) is extremely grateful to be a part of this talented team and serve the amazing community of Seattle performers. Jessica has worked around the country in arts management, administration, and production for such companies as Arts Center Enterprises Inc., Nebraska Theatre Caravan, and locally Taproot Theatre Company, and The Inverse Opera. Favorite Village Theatre acting credits:Les Misérables, Fiddler on the Roof, and Johnny Baseball (VOFNM). Thank you to Steve and Jay for the encouragement and Randy for the love. JAY MARKHAM (Production Manager) has been the Production Manager since 2004. Previously he was the Technical Director for Village Theatre at the Everett Performing Arts Center in 1998. With a background in stage management, technical theatre, corporate events and concert production, and even a little acting, Jay approaches theatre with an understanding that the great achievements of any organization are the combined efforts of each individual. He is grateful to work with such a fantastic team! Favorite projects include CATS; The Who’s TOMMY; Les Misérables; Million Dollar Quartet; Earth, Wind & 425-777-4451 www.GordonJamesDiamonds.com Fire; Jesus Christ Superstar; and Show Boat. Love 10133 Main Street in Bellevue to Huckleberry, Ignatius, and Aimee. ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 48,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote, and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of Premier Retirement Living benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is at University House Issaquah affiliated with FIA, an internal organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence. www.actorsequity.org

All stage work performed by members of IATSE Local 15.

All costume construction and hair/make-up work is performed by employees represented by I.A.T.S.E. TWU Local #887. All scenic painting work is Immerse yourself in a warm, vibrant community with a performed by employees represented by IATSE vast array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional Local 488. Independent Living and Assisted Living care. United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the Call (425) 200-0331 for a personal visit, American Theatre. or learn more at eraliving.com The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage University House Issaquah managers in the United States. 22975 SE Black Nugget Road The theatre operates under an agreement with Local 76-493, Issaquah, WA 98029 American Federation of Musi- eraliving.com cians, AFL-CIO, representing the musicians.

encoreartsseattle.com 17 ROBB HUNT (Executive Producer) helped found Board of Directors Village Theatre in 1979 Bruce Wanta, President Dan Anderson Lynnda Kilpatrick J. Patrick Ostrander and has been involved as Jeffrey Decker Jill Klinge Kevin Pazaski producer for the theatre Heather Goff, Past President Chuck Dennis Gary Kneepkens Matt Poischbeg ever since. Robb was an Leigh Kraft, Treasurer Amy Gibart Twyla Lucas John Seethoff avid performer for many Beth Meidinger, Secretary Lissa Griffith Gerald Magnani Christine Shuken years with experience as Derek Watanabe, Vice D. Edward Jones Bill McSherry Ann Thornton a principal actor and dancer in several Puget President, Board Development Lynn Juniel Amy Murray Judy Yu Sound theatre companies. With a background in business, Robb was a strong hand as a consultant in the field of Arts Management; several of his clients included The 5th Avenue, Village Theatre Staff the Metropolitan Museum, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Symphony, The Museum of ROBB HUNT Executive Producer STEVE TOMKINS Artistic Director Flight, The Carnegie, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Robb is dedicated to ARTISTIC STAFF FINANCE DEVELOPMENT Tim Symons Diane Wright Frank Stilwagner commissioning and developing musicals and Resident Music Director Director of Finance Director of Development has been the driving force in the inclusion of Talie Johnson-Marghani Jeannine Clarke PRODUCTION Payroll/Accounting Specialist Development Manager new musicals in Village Theatre programming. Jay Markham Angela Newton Merrill Matheson Production Manager He has collaborated on the creation of Senior Accounting Associate Development Associate Kelly Kassir productions such as Eleanor, Next To Normal, Kelly Haskins Sue Short Assistant Production Manager Accounting Associate Development Assistant The Ark, and Making Tracks. Village Theatre Kayla Duncan Sheila Guy-Snowden Megan Adams has become an active member of the National Production Coordinator Human Resources Generalist Individual Giving Manager Jessica Spencer Alliance for Musical Theatre, and Robb has Patrick Ostrander Bobbi Kotula Casting and Company Manager served on its New Works committee and on Administrative Assistant, Issaquah Individual Giving Manager Bradley C. Bixler Aileen Forde the Board of Directors. He has also served as Technical Director MARKETING Annual Fund Manager, Everett Andre Burman, Adam Michard Jamie Lilly a peer panelist and evaluator for the National Marion Skalley Assistant Technical Directors Director of Marketing Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Community Relations Coordinator, Everett Stacey A. Garrett Lyndsey San Sebastian Sarah Behrman Stage Operations Supervisor Digital Media Manager Grant Writing Services Brent Warwick Cathan Bordyn STEVE TOMKINS Resident Sound Designer/Master Sound Marketing Manager YOUTH EDUCATION Engineer (Artistic Director) began Kelsi Lindus Kati Nickerson Haley Parcher Communications Manager Director of Youth Education and his active professional Master Sound Engineer, Everett Jana Rekosh Community Outreach arts career in Seattle in Taylor H. Whitmire Advertising and Design Associate Suzie C. Bixler 1972, as a member of Master Electrician, Issaquah KIDSTAGE Programs Manager, Issaquah Paul Sharp BOX OFFICE Janet Cole Hamilton The Empty Space’s acting Master Electrician, Everett Jennifer Mello KIDSTAGE Education Programs Manager, company. He has been Steven Coney, Sam Izenman, Kcarie Box Office Manager, Issaquah Everett the artistic director at Ingerson, Susan St. John, Kate Takata Jennifer Nightingale Myers Erica Weir Electricians Box Office Manager, Everett Pied Piper Manager Village Theatre for the past 20 years. Prior to Stephen Pozywio Lauren Urban Kayla Walker his time here, he was the artistic director at Master Carpenter, Everett Box Office Assistant Manager, Issaquah Institute Manager, Issaquah Civic Light Opera for several years. As a Jason Tribby, Patrick Sherman, Jeremy Dunn Heather Nobis-Dacanay Mark Zetterberg Box Office Assistant Manager, Everett KIDSTAGE Class and Outreach Manager, director and choreographer, Steve’s regional Lead Carpenters Victoria Quayle Issaquah work has been seen at The Arkansas Justin Spaethe, Whitman Taylor Lead Audience Services Representative, Joel Arpin Issaquah Repertory Theatre, The Arizona Theatre Master Stage Carpenters KIDSTAGE Production Coordinator, Monique Walker Ashley Pempeit Issaquah Company, Seattle Repertory Theatre, ACT, and Properties Manager Lead Audience Services Representative, Angela Linder TAG. For seven years, Steve staged and Laurel Blaine Everett Youth Education Coordinator, Everett choreographed production shows with Greg Properties Carpenter/Welder Judy Colter, Bea Fox, Griffin Freese, Aaron Alonso Justine Halsey-Martin Tracie Lukasiewicz, Jeannie Lundquist KIDSTAGE Production Manager, Everett Audience Services Representatives, Thompson Productions. He has directed and Properties Artisan Ruthann Tacher Issaquah choreographed numerous productions at Julia B. Franz KIDSTAGE Registrar and Coordinator, Master Scenic Artist Ethan Ditto, Ann Sheldon, Nathan Smith Issaquah Village Theatre, including: Grease, The Mystery Audience Services Representatives, Everett Rachele Wirrick, Jennifer Blazek Ayana Uriu of Edwin Drood, Joseph…, The Ark, Annie, Lead Scenic Artists Site Coordinator, The Cope Gillette OPERATIONS West Side Story, Peter Pan, La Cage Aux Folles, Cynthia Savage Theatre, Everett Sherrill Dryden Oklahoma!, Damn Yankees, How to Succeed…, Costume Shop Manager General Manager, Everett Performing KIDSTAGE INSTRUCTORS Jennee Leavitt Arts Center South Pacific, Play It By Heart, The Music Man, Costume Shop Assistant Zach Adair, Megan Adams, Lindsay Robert Russell Kujawa-Barr, Benjamin Bentler, Marisol CATS, Hello, Dolly!, EVITA, Bye Bye Birdie, … Brynne McKeen House/Facilities Manager, Issaquah Best, Sarah Bordenet, Cathan Bordyn, Costume Design Assistant Jersey, The King and I, AIDA, Disney’s Beauty Susan Hansen, Debbie Hinton, Marilyn Kasha Browning, Karissa Bryant, Lisa and the Beast, Stunt Girl, Chasing Nicolette, Esther Garcia Israel, Ray Lapine, Shannon Russell Buettner, Ryan Childers, Casey Craig, Tony Head Cutter Assistant House Managers, Issaquah Curry, Heather Dacanay, Chris DiStefano, Meet Me in St. Louis, 42nd Street, Anne of Beth Gilroy Chris Miles Kevin Douglass, Ann Evans, Lisa Finkral, Green Gables, Iron Curtain, Annie Get Your Cutter House/Rental Coordinator, Everett Melissa Fleming, Andy Jensen, Eric Gun, The Producers, Big River, Chicago, Les Heather Andress Jeffrey Aney, Nora Linderoth, P. Jensen, Danny Kam, Bobbi Kotula, Wardrobe Master, Issaquah Kathleen Podoll Matthew Lawerence, Chelsea LeValley, Misérables, Funny Girl, Mary Poppins, and No Karen Mears House Managers, Everett Jessica Low, Sheady Manning, Michael Matlock, Ellen McLain, Taylor Niemeyer, Way To Treat A Lady. Wardrobe Master, Everett Meredith Carle, Patrick Kenekeo, Michael Nutting, Julie Olsen, Adam Douglas Decker Sam Hansen, Amanda Ross, Alex Scott Quillian, Tanesha Ross, Faith Russell, Wig Master Lobby Attendants, Issaquah Jessica Spencer, Emily Stephenson, Jeffrey Aney, Andee Hansen, Sarah Katy Tabb, R.J. Tancioco, Julia Thornton, Nightingale Pamela Turpen, Kayla Walker, Eia Waltzer, Lobby Attendants, Everett Matt Wolfe, Nathan Young Mike Tran Finance & Development Assistant

18 VILLAGE THEATRE Sponsor Spotlights

Spectrum Controls is proud to be a part of the The Seattle Times is proud to partner with Village exciting 2015–2016 Village Theatre season as the Theatre, whose productions are one of the bright corporate sponsor for Billy Elliot. Since Spectrum was stars in the Pacific Northwest’s arts firmament, founded in 1983, the company and its leadership has bringing joy to young and old alike on stages in recognized the value to the community of a strong Jeff Decker CWS – Sr. Financial Advisor of the Issaquah and Everett. Supporting local arts has arts program and has actively supported many efforts Decker Investment Group along with D.A. Davidson always been part of our mission at The Times. We in this regard. We recognize that the quality of life we are pleased to sponsor Village Theatre’s 2016 do that both through sponsorships such as this one enjoy in this region is directly related to enrichment production of Billy Elliot. Together, we believe and through our coverage of artists, arts events through the arts. Our employees also personally “investing” applies across many areas of our lives, and programs around the region. We consider it a contribute a company supported Community Service including our time, our money, and our talents, and special responsibility—and privilege—to connect our Day which encompasses many service programs, we place value in investing in our communities – our readers with the performances, exhibits, films and including the local thriving arts scene. Thank you businesses, our neighborhoods, our charities, our books that will excite and inspire them. These days, for coming to the theatre tonight. Prepare to be schools, and the Arts – in order to live with purpose you can find our writers’ expertise not only in the transported as you experience another magical and enrich our experiences. For nearly 25 years pages of the newspaper, but on your desktop, tablet performance of Billy Elliot. and since 1935, respectively, Jeff and Davidson or phone at seattletimes.com. As The Times enters Companies have worked in the financial planning its 120th year, this is just one of the ways we strive and investment industry helping people determine to enrich our community through quality, independent their financial goals to meet those objectives. We journalism. We hope you enjoy this wonderful season strive to participate in our “local’ community and feel of theatre. supporting the values of Village Theatre encourages the same. Enjoy the Show! On behalf of the entire Seattle Times family, Kathy Best Editor Wells Fargo Private Bank is dedicated to providing you with services customized to help meet your financial goals. Our comprehensive range of solutions is designed to help you build, manage, preserve, and transition your wealth. As a client of The Private Bank, you can depend on tailored planning and solutions and support for your diverse financial Seattle’s Home Town Cruise Line is proud to partner The Issaquah Press is pleased to sponsor Village needs. Your experience begins with your dedicated with Village Theatre’s production of Billy Elliot. At Theatre’s production of Billy Elliot. Supporting the relationship manager, who is responsible for creating Holland America Line we believe that travel, much community of Issaquah has been an integral part of a personalized, integrated experience that brings like the performing arts, helps create a deeper the mission of The Press since we opened our doors together the best of Wells Fargo on your behalf. understanding and greater appreciation for diverse in 1900. The Press currently enjoys partnerships Through our discovery process, your relationship cultures and experiences. 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Enjoy the show! of specialists with extensive experience in delivering supporting the arts where our employees and their wealth planning, investment management, trust, families live. We are pleased to support the team of banking, brokerage, and insurance solutions designed artists, performers and educators that make Village to help achieve your goals. Since 1852, Wells Fargo Theatre’s programs and productions a special place has been helping families meet their financial goals, for our community. On behalf of everyone at Holland and we are proud to continue our tradition of strong America Line, thank you for joining us to support community partnership by supporting Village Theatre Village Theatre. Enjoy this performance of Billy Elliot! and keeping the arts alive.

ANNUAL AUCTION& GALA On the Town WITH VILLAGE THEATRE Thank you to our 2016 Auction & Gala Sponsors PRODUCING SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS ENSEMBLE SPONSORS $10,000 $5,000 $3,500 The Boeing Company Lake Washington Partners Countryside Floral & Garden SanMar Greenﬁ eld Advisors DIRECTING SPONSORS Wells Fargo Heritage Bank $7,500 Holland America Line DCG ONE Redmond’s Bar and Grill Sealect Plastics Washington Trust Bank

encoreartsseattle.com 19 DONATE TODAY 30+ Year Subscribers Mail to: Village Theatre 303 Front Street N., Issaquah WA 98027 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. YES, I (we) wish to contribute Nick & Jeanne Aldrich Paul & Marguerite Harvey Mary Jo & Indru Primlani $ to benefit Village Theatre. Dan & Portia Anderson Jim & Alice Haskin James & Sandi Reed Nancy P. Anderson Steven J. Hazlerig Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Reinhardsen Nancy Bailey Wayne & Deborah Hill James & Betty Rice Date of Gift Mrs. Eva Bair Rowan & Barbara Hinds Shirley & Howard E. Richmond Jr. Mrs. Susie Belcher Steven & Carla Hoffman Peter & Naomi Rimbos Clyde & Joyce Bell Margaret Hunt Ralph & Jacqueline Risdal Name(s) Larry & Anna Berglind Robb & Kathy Hunt John & Pat Robarge Robert & Gwendolyn Blough Joyce L. Johnson Dennis & Joanne A. Roehl Address Robert & Jacklyn Brett Robert & Diane Jones Gaylen E. 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Card Number Please direct concerns to Jamie Lilly at (425) 392-1942 x140 or [email protected] Expiration Date CID # Ways To Give Name on card (please print) Village Theatre’s Annual Fund supports our VILLAGE ORIGINALS MEMBERSHIP: Village Signature Mainstage productions, the new works program Originals Members are the only people Village Originals, and our Youth Education and guaranteed admission to the Annual Festival STOCK TRANSFER Outreach programming. There are many ways of New Musicals. As a member, you will be the that you can support our efforts to ensure that “beta tester” for every new musical we work on. I have instructed my broker to transfer ______sh. present and future audiences experience the “Research and development” has never been of ______stock musical excitement and artistic excellence of this much fun! to Village Theatre’s account at Fidelity Investments Village Theatre. DTC # 0226, Account #Z72 - 303518, VILLAGE GUARDIANS: When considering a VILLAGE THEATRE, Attn: Robb Hunt. INDIVIDUAL GIVING: Donations enable us to planned gift, start by asking how you want to achieve the level of excellence that you have benefit Village Theatre, yourself, and others. come to expect. By donating to our Annual Fund, While a planned gift is often simple to arrange, ADDITIONAL GIVING OPTIONS you will play a part in every aspect of Village you should always seek the advice and My company will match my gift. Theatre. You will also receive unique benefits to guidance of your attorney, accountant, or other enhance your musical theatre experience. appropriate advisor. My company will match volunteer hours. CORPORATE GIVING: By joining our team CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: Name of company of corporate partners, your business will Frank Stilwagner, Director of Development at Matching form enclosed. receive prominent recognition, promotional (425) 392-1942 x111 or go to our website opportunities, and entertainment benefits www.villagetheatre.org/donate Matching will be done online. that demonstrate your community leadership. Please contact me about planned giving. Corporate sponsorships take several forms with Village Theatre, located in Issaquah and Everett, is registered with Washington State's Please contact me about Village Theatre’s opportunities at many levels. These include the sponsorship of performances, support for Charities Program as required by law. Additional Endowment. education and outreach, and special events. information is available at (800) 332-4483 and sos.wa.gov/charities. SPECIAL EVENTS: Please save the date: On the Town with Village Theatre, our Annual

CLIP & MAIL Auction and Gala, will be held on May 21, 2016.

20 VILLAGE THEATRE Corporate, Foundation, and Government Donors MISSION STATEMENT To be a regionally recognized and nationally Village Theatre gratefully acknowledges the following corporations, foundations, and government influential center of excellence in family agencies that contributed to our annual fund between April 4, 2015 – April 4, 2016. Their support of theatre: Village Theatre has helped us maintain our commitment to artistic excellence. • To promote a season of top quality $50,000 to $99,999 Clint E. Thayer, Broker John L. Scott R.E. productions Apex Foundation T-Mobile Gift Matching Program (DAF) ArtsFund US Bancorp Foundation Gift Matching • To commission and produce new musicals Warren-Hill Home Team/Remax Integrity The Boeing Company that achieve national exposure The Boeing Company Gift Matching Program Anonymous (1) Issaquah Arts Commission • To train young people in theatre skills for Microsoft Corporation $500 to $999 Microsoft Corporation Matching Gifts Program Ayco Charitable Foundation (DAF) career opportunities and enriched lives Bank of America Matching Gifts Program $25,000 to $49,999 Coca Cola Refreshments Matching Gifts (DAF) • To develop a broad-based appreciation for 4Culture Force Realty live theatre American Endowment Foundation / Benevity Community Gamut360 Impact Fund (DAF) Give with Liberty Employee Donations • To promote positive values through art City of Everett Lodging & Tax Fund Graham & Peggy Crow - Graham Crow Benefit Auctions City of Issaquah Lamoureux Real Estate Mitchell Artist Management Lombardi's Italian Restaurants THEATRE INFORMATION National Endowment for the Arts Barbara Row Munson Vocal Coach Pogacha of Issaquah Schwab Charitable (DAF) Rowley Properties The Seatons' Carpentry Shop LLC The Shubert Foundation Shapiro Family Foundation Snohomish County Hotel-Motel Tax Fund True Martial Arts Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund (DAF) $10,000 to $24,999 William M. Zingarelli, PS, Attorney at Law DCG ONE Zeeks Pizza / Ben & Jerry's Issaquah FINS Bistro Anonymous (1) Redmond's Bar & Grill Sea-Lect Plactics Corporation $250 to $499 Spectrum Controls, Inc. Amazon Smile Foundation TechSoup.org Craft Architects PLLC Thrivent Financial Foundation Larry & Beverly Alves / Innervisions United Airlines Medtronic Foundation Volunteer Grant Program Wells Fargo Private & Commercial Bank Nordstrom Matching Gifts Program Issaquah PepsiCo Foundation Gift Matching Program W. G. Clark Construction Co Village Theatre $5,000 to $9,999 $100 to $249 Francis J. Gaudette Theatre John Brooks Williams & John H. Bauer Endowment Puget Sound Energy Foundation Gift Matching (DAF) 303 Front Street North Aetna Foundation Matching Grants for Theatre Issaquah, WA 98027-2917 Bellevue Arts Commission Capri Cellars Brent's Fund for Disabilities of the Nysether Cellar Restaurant at the Medallion Box Office: (425) 392-2202 Family Foundation Eli Lilly & Co Foundation Matching Gifts Program D.A. Davidson & Co / Jeff Decker CWS The Everett Norwegian Male Chorus Administration: (425) 392-1942 Everett Bone & Joint (EBJ) Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund (DAF) Fax: (425) 391-3242 Everett Cultural Commission Force Majeure Toll Free: (866) 688-8899 Samuel Freeman, Northwest Photo Inc. General Mills Foundation Gift-Matching Program Greenfield Advisors Gilmore Real Estate TTY Access: (800) 833-4384 Jeff & Liesl Wilke - The Wilke Family Foundation GLY Construction Klein Honda Marguerite Casey Foundation Matching Gift Program McLeod Construction Medallion Hotel & Suites SanMar & Lake Washington Partners Saltchuk Resources Inc Schools Out Washington Shell Oil Company Foundation Matching Gifts Program Tulalip Tribes Charitable Contributions Small Dog Studios U.S. Bank Foundation Sound Spring Inc Thrivent Choice $2,500 to $4,999 Union Bank Gift Match Anheuser-Busch Inc Anonymous (1) Clark Nuber P.S. Coastal Community Bank Up to $99 Peter F. Donnelly Merit Fund Alderwood Psychological Services Holland America Line Amante Pizza & Pasta Kiwanis Club of Issaquah The Apex Foundation Matching Gift Program Everett Buck's American Cafe Morgan Fund at Seattle Foundation Village Theatre Rotary Club of Issaquah Foundation Craving Cajun Grill Seattle Foundation El Paraiso Mexican Grill Everett Performing Arts Center Washington State Arts Commission Front Street Market 2710 Wetmore Avenue GE Foundaton Matching Gifts Program Washington Trust Bank Everett, WA 98201-3552 Wells Fargo Foundation Goodshop The Home Depot Matching Gift Program Box Office: (425) 257-8600 $1,000 to $2,499 Lacy & Par Inc AT&T Foundation Matching Gift Program Major League Pizza Administration: (425) 257-6363 Humble Bee Books - Matt & Sandy Bench Medical Imaging Northwest Fax: (425) 257-6393 Boehm's Candies & Chocolates Michelman Insurance Group, Inc Toll Free: (888) 257-3722 eQuality Images Jill Murphy - Ameriprise Financial Everett Tire & Automotive Outerwall Employee Matching Gifts TTY Access: (800) 833-4384 Packaging Specialties The Ex Anima Fund EPAC Rental Inquiries: (425) 257-6360 Flying Pie Pizzeria RealNetworks Foundation Matching Gifts Program Harbour Pointe Orthodontics Romio's Pizza & Pasta VillageTheatre.org IBM Corporation Matching Grants Program Sol Food Bar & Grill Kathryn Lerner - Windermere Real Estate Symetra Matching Funds Program Temcov Foundation

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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 4, 2015 – April 4, 2016.

$50,000 and up Maggie & Clint Pehrson Edward & Bunny Gary Long & Rudolph Christopher & Geraldine Eric & Erin Lafrance Anonymous (1) Rodger & Margo Shute Renouard Saavedra Carlson Duncan & Elizabeth Allen & Janice Wiesen Karl Ritzau & Taletta Shawn Magraw Drs. Linnea Peterson & MacRae $25,000 to $49,999 Wibmer Jeff & Barbara John Corman Dianne McMullin Dan & Portia Anderson $5,000 to $7,499 Tom & Cathy Saxton McCashland Mark & Linda D'Amato Beth & Kevin Meidinger Bob & Ann Christensen Rita M. Daubenspeck Ed Short William & Kristen Kerry W. Davis Amy & Carl Murray Buz & Sandy de Cillia Richal & Karen Smith McSherry David & Patricia Dierst Robert & Claudia Nelson $15,000 to $24,999 Chico & Nellie Diaz Kristina & Ryan Steffen Debbie & Pat Ostrander Martha Douglas Jim & Denise Ohlfs Steven J. Hazlerig The Emans Family The Toland Family Matt & Wendy Poischbeg The Estate of Pam Oyanagi & Dwayne Twyla & Tom Lucas Pam Foster & Liz Austin Doug & Alison Suttles Jim & Sue Selis Gustav F. Raaum Myers John & Dorcy Seethoff Fund Bradley & Rebecca Taylor Dr. Michael & Peggy Joyce Farley Kevin & Kathy Pazaski Bruce & Peggy Wanta Doris Gaudette Louise M. Tolle Swistak Leigh & Matt Flor Gregg & Shelley Percich Joan & the late Michael & Jennifer Anonymous (1) Ann & Greg Thornton Dan & Kim Foster William & Brittany Rall Craig M. Watjen Godsey Tim Timidaiski Wayne & Bev Freese Rick & Sharon Reuter Gerald & Joanne Herber $3,000 to $4,999 Tom & Connie Walsh Jose Gaitan & Natalie John Sager $10,000 to $14,999 Kim & Stacy Johnson Rich Baker & Diane Tony & Cathy Wise Johnson DeWayne & Judy Sennett Dennis & Deborah Steve & Carol Klein Jenkins John & Marta Wohlfarth Marilla L. Gemmer Tom & Marion Skalley Deyoung Gary & Marilyn Stephanie Bayne & Saundra Cope & Walt Peggy & Greg Smith Heather & Doug Goff Kneepkens Thorsten Ganz $2,000 to $2,999 Gillette Dan Sweeney Gail & Godfrey Kathy & Bob Lovejoy Brett & Sue Bentsen Loch Anderson & Dale & Sandra Griffith George & Marie Taylor Holmstrom Lynn G. Meyer Fred & Lois Bereswill Allyn Perkins Myrna Hackney Edward Thomas Phyllis Schaeffer Ellen McDermott & John & Merrily Berg Thomas N. & Debra L. Henry William & Marilyn Vaughn Chris & Kristina Shaffer Scott Charney Shawn & Amanda Bice Christina E. Anderson Tom & Carol Hogan Michelle Vest & Jay & Suzy Wakefield Beth Moursund Dick & Bonnie Cavell Adam & Maura Barr George & Carol Holser Richard Novotny Ernie & Sherran Whatley James E. "Jim" & Sandra B. Chivers Michael Bauer Bruce & Emily Howard Anne & Derek Watanabe Anonymous (4) Patsy Nelson Jeff & Kathi Coffler Jeff & Inga Beehler Robb & Kathy Hunt Brian R. Yorkey Tim & Lisa Nunn Daniela Ferdico & Bruce Chad Bentsen & Mitzi Johanknecht & Judy Yu & Clay Hall $7,500 to $9,999 Christopher Peterson & Cech Kristen Allen-Bentsen Maureen Warren Anonymous (2) Diann & Gary Hitzel Mark Wert Lissa & John Griffith Paul & Diane Birkeland Gwendolyn King Valorie & Larry Osterman Bobbi Kotula Daniel Brager Eric & Nancy Kittleson

$1,000 to $1,999 Walsh • Keith Watts • Gary & Carolyn Weikel • Clay & Hap Wertheimer • Joanne Megan & Seth Adams • Marleen & Kenny Alhadeff • Michael Amend & Jeff Ashley White • Sue & Michael Wilenzick • Jeremie M. Wilkins • Helen B. Wilson • Lynda & • Fran Anderson • Richard & Marianne Anderson • Bob & Clodagh Ash • Bob Steve Wimbush • Aaron & Wendy Winsor • Roger & Marlene Winter • Joella Yoder & Paula Barta • Alex & Heather Berry • Lee L. Boeckstiegel • Steve Bolliger & • Nathan Young • Tobi & Christie Zielinski • Anonymous (4) Candace Smith • Martin & Brenda Boothroyd • Catherine K. Boshaw • Marvin & Lisa Brashem • Milton & Donna Bronsdon • Doug & Debbie Brown • Danielle Burd $500 to $999 • Goddard Schools • Duane & Anita Campbell • Dallas & Susan Carleton • Dennis Donald & Phyllis Adams • Judith L. Albrecht • Judith P. Allen • Marsha Allgire • & Aline Caulley • Chee & Christine Chew • Aaron & Núria Coe • Michael & Cynthia The Anderson Family • Charlie & Jane Anderson • Molly & Pete Anderson • Ernie Coleman • Ross & Laura Comer • Steve Connelly & Pam Nordquist • Lisa & Kevin & Pam Ankrim • Del & Linda Armstrong • Jeri & Dan Arndt • Fred & Patricia Auch Conner • Gary & Consuelo Corbett • Chuck & Julia Cutting • Bill & Patty DeGroodt • John D. Baker • Judy C. Baker • Michael R. Barclay • Frank & Billie Jo Barker • • Carol & Laurent Delsuc • Keith & Elizabeth Dimorier • Darrel & Nancy Dochow Susan Barrett & Rick Meeder • Dan & Judy Bartelheimer • The Bartletts - Mike & • Lisa & Mark Dowdle • Susann & Don Edmond • Gregory & Kersten Eggers • Janet • Dan & Michelle Bauer • Ronald & Susan Bean • Charles & Frances Becker Greg & Alicia Erickson • Ralph & Mary Etter • Al & Diana Favre • James & Krista • Tony Beeman • Regan Joy • Sterling & Nadine Bentsen • Katherine Benusa & Ferguson • Bill & Katie Finley • Elsa & Joe Fleck • Stephen D. Forman & Sarah Randy Bonsen • Jim & Lee Berry • Jim & Chris Berry • Gerald & Janet Bertagni L. Hayden • Paul Fortner Family • Brian & Windy Foster • Robert Franklin • J.D. • Margie & Charlie Bicknell • Keri & Michael Binsacca • Sarah Bishop • Virginia & Judy Gaffney • Amy Gibart • Martin Gibbins & Paula Crockett • Sue Gilberd • Blaine • Sandra Blomquist • Angela Bolton • Jodi & Jay Bowlden • Terry & Mark Bostopher Gill • Faye & Richard Gillett • Guen & Andrew Goossen • Lindell Graham Brashem • Mark & Heather Bratton • Audrey Bridgham • Melonie Brown • Barbara • Dick & Jan Gram • Ronald Green & Carolyn Henri • Scott Greenwood & Melissa Moreland & Tom Bruhns • Linda & Michael Burke • Ralph L. Byron • Jack & Debbie Conerly • Rob Griebel • Dave & Mary Guyer • Doug & Carol Hadley • Hagemann Calderon • Kent & Sandra Carlson • Kacee Chandler • Linda Cheung • Sharon Family • Norma Haines • The Halgren Family • Bob Hallberg & Diane Southworth Chiarella • Jim & Marti Civarra • David & Donna Clark • Kim Clarke • John & Ann • Carrie & Daniel Hamm • Deb & Tod Harrick • Paul & Margi Harvey • Harold Collier • Bill & Carole Cote • Helen & Lauren Countryman • Janet Cullor • Amy & Mary Frances Hill • Cynthia & Steve Holmberg • Donovan Hunt • Jan-Olov & Curran Mukhar • Chuck & Julia Cutting • Scott & Katherine Currie • Bob Davidson Hanna Johansson • Eric & Andrea Johnson • Jean Johnson • Lynn Juniel & Jason & Chris Hill • Ron DeChene & Robert Hovden • Marcia & Michael Delabarre • Weil • Michael & Priscilla Kaufmann • Susan & Gary Keister • Pauline Kennard • Pasquale DeMaio • Chuck Dennis • Steve & Kathy Dennis • Sally & Glen Dillon • Barbara & Jim Kenney • John & Lynnda Kilpatrick • Jim & Sherry Ladd • Duane Grandma Patty • John & Sherry Douceur • Steven Dow • Sherrill Dryden & Dennis & Sharon Larson • Tim & Nicole Longpre • Lisa A. Lovell • Ken & Darlene Lowe Griffiths • Alan Dunkin • Dick & Shirley Earl • Dennis & Maria Egan • Brian & • Terry Lundeen • Louis & Joegil Lundquist • Stephen & Ellen Lutz • William H. Anne Emanuels • Lisa Emerling & Patrick Arpin • Michelle Feder & Lewis Malakoff Lycette, PhD • Gerald & Patricia Magnani • Patti Marsh & the Late Jerry Marsh • • Junko & Glen Ferguson • Alex & Joyce Ferkovich • Susanne Fields • Al & Lana Duane & Lois Matthews • David & Colleen Mayer • Jennifer McCoy & Jason King • Finegold • Richard & Mary Ann Flanders • Makoto & Charlene Fletcher • Charles & Jon McKenzie • Will & Karen McMahan • Gwen Mehra • Neal Meldrum & Memory Carolyn Forbes • Tom Foster • Robert Franklin • Carter & Marilyn French • Deborah Myers • Irwin & Iryna Michelman • Sukey & Bob Miller • Kyle & Julie Miller • Ted Freng & Joseph Decuir • Pete & Jim • Ethel C. Geniesse • Paul & Elizabeth Gilbert & Maxine Misselwitz • Arnie & Katie Mondloch & Family • Patricia E. Morris • • Boyd & Ann Givan • Jim & Sue Goss • Tom & Julie Graafstra • Randy & Denise Sterling Morris • Ed & Betty Morrow • Kati Nickerson & William Zingarelli • Barbara Gritton • Jim & Patty Groves • Steve & CJ Hadden • The Hancher Family • John & Nilson • Stuart & Ilse Oles • Michael Ouhl • G. Ronald & Deborah Payne • Wendy Beverly Hastig • Mike & Cindy Hastings • Joshua & Jennifer Heard • Brett Herner A. Pegelow • Llew, Gail, & Anson Phillips • Shirley Phinney & Debra Hagen • Mikel • Allan O. & Ellen M. Hess • Dr. Wayne & Deborah Hill • Helga & Jerry Hilson • Poulsen • Kelly & Christi Price • Frank & Jeanne Rasmussen • John & Rosemary Susan & David Hoffman • Linda J. Hollenbeak • Judy & Michael Holser • Kristin Riddington • Onti & Morris Rosen • Al Rousseau • Bill & Janice Rucker • Tom & & Michael Houle • Gwen & Randy Houser • Neil Hoyt & Donald Jenny • Hart & Kim Sawers • Steven & Teresa Serex • Albert J. & Claudia Serpas • M. Darrel & Amy Hughes • William & Jean Hurt • Joel Ivey & Sheyrl Murdock • Mark Jennings Barbie Sharrard • Sue Short • Grant & Nancy Silvernale • Bob & Lynne Simpson • Roy & Geri Johnson • Mr. & Mrs. William Jones • Barbara A. Jordan • John & • John & Laura Smiley • Nancy Somerville & Robert Burton • Robert & Marilyn Shelly Kacergis • Sunshine & Jerrod Kapus • Harry & Elizabeth Keast • Barbara Springgay • James & Barbara Stapper • Peter B. & Carol Stewart • Kim L. Stocking & Jeffrey King • Sally Anne Kinsey • Dorothy Marie Kittleson • Judy Klein • Lisa • Barry & Amy Stoddard • Michael & Sabrina Suttles • Dr. Carrie Sylvester • Doug A. Kroese & Jeffrey S. Barnes • Cathy Krug & Erik Lundberg • Dan Lamanuzzi • Taylor & Bob Ferguson • Nancy Theune • Gifford Thomas • John & Lisa Thompson Sandy L. Lambert • Michael & Allison Larsen • Jamie Lilly & Brian Kihneman • • Todd & Kathy Thull • Trudy Tobiason • Barb Traaen • Edith & David Tully • Dr. & Charlotte Lin & Robert Porter • Eric & Melissa Lockard • Kerri Lonergan & Mark Mrs. Mark Valentine • Didrik & Mary Kay Voss • Beverly Wagner • Wally & Donna Dreke • Sue Long • Bill & Kelli Loughrin • The Lumia Family • Marcia Magoon •

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