A Note from the Director

Big Fish is a celebration of a lifetime. It could be any of us questioning our purpose, wondering if we will leave behind a legacy, or hoping that we have made an impact on the lives of those dearest to us. I know I ask myself this often. This story is a story of faith, love, forgivness, and closure. As we travel through our life’s journey we collect moments, memories, and objects. For Edward Bloom, these things come to life on our stage tongiht. The back wall of our set is a literal fishing net that has been metaphorically dragged through his lifetime. Many of us wonder sometimes what we carry in our nets in terms of joy, sorrow, mistakes and accomplishment. Whatever those things may be, shouldn’t we each take a lesson from Edward and live our life as the hero of our story. ~David Woodrow “” BOOK BY MUSIC AND LYRICS BY Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August

Originally produced on Broadway by Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen and Stage Entertainment with Roy Furman, Broadway Across America/Rich Entertainment Group, John Domo, The Nederlander Organization and Edward Walson in association with CJ E&M, Dancing Elephant Productions, Parrothead Productions, Harvey Weinstein/Carole L. Haber, Peter May/Jim Fantaci, Ted Liebowitz/Joe Piacentile and Columbia Pictures. Big Fish is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 570 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100, New York, NY 10018. (866) 378-9758 www.theatricalrights.com THE VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PERFORMANCE BY ANY MEANS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Coming Events

Annie Jr. DLO Youth Production Auditions May 3 & 4 More information on page 18 and at www.dlomusicaltheatre.com

Through The Years Vermilion Festival Chorus St. James United Methodist Church May 10, 2:00 pm

A Tribute to the Stars Fischer Theater Benefit David S. Palmer Arena May 16 www.fischerbenefit.com

Once Upon A Crime, or the Trial of Goldilocks! Red Mask Players Children’s Spring Show Kathryn Randolph Theater May 15 - 17 www.redmaskplayers.com

Dinner & Dave Bennett Danville Symphony Orchestra Danville Country Club June 5, 6:30 pm www.danvillesymphony.org

9 to 5: The Musical Hank Williams: Lost Highway Beef House Dinner Theatre July-August 2015 www.beefhouserolls.com

Mary Poppins Lincoln Park Theater Company Lincoln Park August 14-16 The Cast

Will...... Noah Acree, Andrew Davidson Edward...... Brett Andrews, Robert Scott Sandra...... Rachel Bein, Nancy Henderson Josephine...... Wen Bu

ENSEMBLE Dr. Bennett/General Patterson...... Brad Pollert Mermaid...... Courtney Hart Witch...... Barb Whaling Karl, the Giant...... Jerry Strain Amos...... Paul Strain Jenny Hill...... Deborah Hale Don Price...... Jacy Puckett Zacky Price...... Carter Mallady Fisherman...... Russell Zillman Red Fang...... Craig Krukewitt Little Lambs...... Alexis Simmons & Emmalee Hoskins Ashleigh Acree Ethan Barnes Teri Cassem Porter Hale Brittany McDaniels Nate Pollert Brittany Powell Brookelyn Powell Nathan Powell Izzy Reed Delanie Robinson Brooklyn Spicer Katie Weston USO Dancers...... Lauren Davis, Allie Dawson Maddie Garriott, Ellia Innes, Kevin Mallady Donors

Without special friends and the support they provide, DLO could not continue. We thank them.

TITLE SPONSOR Individual Supporters Full-Fill Industries STARS PLATINUM SPONSOR Phyllis Dougherty and Ameriprise Joseph Fabrizio, MD Donald & Sue Richter SILVER SPONSOR Robert Westfall Central IL Natural Health Anonymous Donor Clinic DIRECTORS BRONZE SPONSORS Richard Brazda Arnold’s Office Supply Vivian Stokes CAERT, Inc. Rick Welchans DACC Myers Carpet Weaver’s PRODUCERS Randall Ashton, DDS Sharon Glossinger Lawrence Nitzke IN-KIND SPONSORS Capture This Photography PATRONS Danville Metal Stamping Tom Fricke Frank’s House of Color Heritage Development FRIENDS Marilyn Fischer Pierce Piano Service Dorothy Lewis Margery Stuart Ann Vogel

$60 for 60 SPONSORS Glenda Boling, Roberta Ennis, Patricia French, Rita Garman, Gina George, Ken and Cheryl Hannan, Lon & Nancy Henderson (past presidents), Theodore Lemke, Dorothy & Gary Lickfett, Ron McDaniel, Kaz & Patty Miyagi, Heather Miyagi, Myrna Nelson, Andrew Peters, Debra Riley, Julia Megan Sullivan, Diana Szaras, Mary Patricia White, Dorothy Willard, George Zundo, DDS, Chet Zych Scenes & Musical Numbers

ACT I

“Prologue”...... Orchestra “Be the Hero”...... Edward & Ensemble “I Know What You Want”...... Witch & Edward “Stranger”...... Will “Two Men in My Life”...... Sandra “Ashton’s Favorite Son”...... Jenny & Ensemble “Out There On the Road”...... Karl, Edward & Jenny “Little Lamb From Alabama “...... Sandra & Little Lambs “Time Stops”...... Edward & Sandra “Closer to Her”...... Amos, Edward, Circus “Daffodils”...... Edward & Sandra

ACT II “Red, White, and True”...... Edward, Sandra, Ensemble “Fight the Dragons”...... Edward & Will “Showdown”...... Edward, Will & Ensemble “I Don’t Need A Roof”...... Sandra “Start Over”...... Edward, Don, Zacky, Amos, Karl “What’s Next”...... Edward, Will “How It Ends”...... Edward

The Orchestra

Conductor...... Jennifer Woodrow Piano...... Kevin Latoz Reeds...... Christy Lohrberg Reeds...... Randy Ashton Violin...... Andrea Rossi Viola...... Thamar Zillman Trumpet...... Mark Lindvahl French Horn...... Tom Harrigan Bass...... Derek DeNeal Percussion...... Brandon Holst

The Production Team

Directors...... David & Jennifer Woodrow Choreographers...Merrit Spicer, Kathleen Spain-Swiersz Producer...... Lon Henderson Stage Manager...... Jerry Cassem Technical Director...... Jenny Taylor Stage Crew...... Mark Willard, Breely Arford, Tammy Jones-Miller, Karissa Jones-Miller Set Design...... David Woodrow, Gary Lickfett Set Construction...... Gary Lickfett Dan Strader, Joe Lerner Costume Design...... Teri Cassem Light Design...... Tom Fricke, Dakota Huff Leslie Boedicker, Josh Compton Puppet Construction/Design...... Paul Strain Jerry Strain, Angie Mansfield Light Board Operator...... Josh Compton Head Shots Photographer...... Theresa Curtis Program Printing...... Kelly Printing Special Thanks DLO would not be able to present quality productions without the help of wonderful volunteers and organizations working behind the scenes. We thank them. Doug Reed l Roxy Reed l Dorothy Lickfett l Mark Denman Andrew Davidson l Patrick Strader l Jim Gholson Misty Johnson l Heather Miyagi l The Village Mall l Dan- ville Metal Stamping l Jaylen Marbury Newton’s Cleaning & Restoration l The Beef House l Josh Cassem l John Devors l DACC Electronics Program l Danville High School l Presence United Samaritans Medical Center We apologize for any names omitted from this list. Please see the Thank You list in the foyer. DLO Board of Directors President - Rick Welchans, Vice President - Heather Miyagi Secretary - Chelsea Zych, Treasurer - Andrew Peters Chris Huffman, Nancy Keener, Tim Kirby, Gary Lickfett, Ron McDaniel, Paul Strain, Jenny Taylor, Gretchen Yordy

Andrew Lippa(Music and Lyrics) In addition to the Tony-nominated music and lyrics for the Broadway musical The Addams Family, Andrew wrote the music and lyrics for the Broadway musical, BIG FISH, the words and music to the original theatrical oratorio I AM HARVEY MILK that received its world premiere in San Francisco in June, 2013 with the San Francisco Gay Mens’ Chorus, starring Laura Benanti and Mr. Lippa as Harvey Milk. He also wrote the music for the Broadway production of Aaron Sorkin’s play The Farnsworth Invention. Other musicals include the Drama Desk award winning musical The Wild Party (book/music/lyrics), A Little Princess (music), jon & jen (music/co-wrote book), Asphalt Beach (music/lyrics) and You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (additional music/lyrics and arrangements). Mr. Lippa was music director for Kristin Chenoweth’s sold-out shows at the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall and others. Accolades include a Tony and Grammy nomination, the Gilman/Gonzalez-Falla Theater Foundation Award, ASCAP’s Richard Rodgers/New Horizons Award, The Drama Desk and The Outer Critics Circle Award. Andrew Lippa serves on the council of The Dramatists Guild and is a graduate of The University of Michigan School of Music. www.andrewlippa.com John August(Book) John received a 2004 BAFTA nomination for his screenplay for Big Fish. His other credits include Go, Titan A.E., Charlie’s Angels, Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, Corpse Bride, The Nines and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, for which he received a 2006 Grammy nomination for lyrics. His most recent film is the Oscar-nominated Franken- weenie, for which he wrote the screenplay and lyrics. He is a graduate of Drake Uni- versity and USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. On Twitter and Instagram @johnaugust. Ashleigh Acree Noah Acree Brett Andrews (Ensemble) is an 8th (Young Will) is a 6th (Young Edward) is grader at North Ridge grader at NRMS, where a graduate of Milligan Middle School where he participates in Red College with a degree she is active in Red Coats and Theater. Past in musical performance. Coats, theater, track, productions include This is Brett’s third and Builder’s Club. She DLO’s Oliver! and Once performance with is also a cheerleader on this Island, Jr., Dill DLO. His prior and gymnast. She has in Red Mask’s To Kill a performances include participated in shows Mockingbird and Bilbo the part of Legles in with DLO, UPD and Baggins in The Hobbit. Les Misérables, and Red Mask. Ashleigh Noah dedicates these Nathan Detroit in Guys is looking forward to performances to his & Dolls. He is currently continuing her activities family and all who have at Danville High School directed him. Enjoy the single. next year. show!

Rachel Bein Wen Bu Teri Cassem (Young Sandra) (Josephine) is a law (Ensemble) “ You’re is returning for the school lab manager not supposed to believe second time to DLO. by day and singer/ it...you’re supposed to You may have seen actress by night. She believe in it.” -Daniel her in numerous Beef was Agatha in Guys Wallace. It has been a House Dinner Theatre & Dolls. A resident of true pleasure to be part productions. Rachel is Champaign, she’s also of a team that believes thrilled to be a part of appeared in Wintertime, in this story. Teri hopes this magical production 4000 Miles, and Chess everyone enjoys the and wants to thank all at the Station Theatre in tale. Cast, here’s to who have inspired her Urbana. She is excited believing until it’s done! love for singing and joy to be performing in her of performing. second DLO show this season. Paul Strain Katie Weston Barb Whaling (Amos Calloway) (Ensemble) Some of (Witch) is glad to be has been active in the other musicals Katie back to the DLO stage. the performing arts has been in are Annie She is a graduate from for over 30 years as a Jr. and DLO’s Once on Columbia College and performer, instructor, this Island Jr. Big Fish is is the managing broker/ clinician, technical an absolutely amazing owner of Realty Werks. guy, occasional judge story with equally Love to Jason, Riley and constant fan. He amazing music! Katie and Mikayla. is thrilled to have the has had a blast doing opportunity to combine this musical, and she the love of performing, hopes you have a blast being with his kids, and watching it! building cool things in one amazing show!

David Woodrow (Director) Jennifer Woodrow Russell Zillman David, with his talented wife (Director) Jennifer (Fisherman) is sixteen Jennifer, has been directing is happy to be back years old and a quality theatre in the Illiana at DLO. She is a sophomore at Danville area since 1997, including 9 familiar face at the High School. He began shows for DLO. He serves Beef House Dinner acting with director as artistic director for The Theatre and at David Woodrow in Beef House Dinner Theatre, North Ridge Middle eighth grade and has directs the award-winning School where she been collaborating ever concert series, From Page loves helping make since. You can next see to Stage and works with the the music happen. Russell this summer show choirs and theatre #teamwoodrow in Beef House Dinner company at North Ridge Theatre’s 9 to 5: The Middle School. BIG thanks to Team Woodrow. Musical. Andrew Davidson Deborah Hale Porter Hale (Will) This is Andrew (Jenny Hill) This (Ensemble) This is Davidson ‘s second is Deborah’s third Porter’s first DLO DLO production. He performance with DO, production. He is so would like to dedicate but this one is extra excited to be in Big Fish this to the memory of special because she is this year. Big thanks to his two grandfathers sharing the stage with Debbie (his mom) for who have inspired her son, Porter. She pushing him to go to him through their own would like to thank her the auditions. stories. Thank you for husband Jordan, who this opportunity. supports her in all her journeys making all her larger than life stories come true!

Courtney Hart Lon Henderson Nancy Henderson (Mermaid) is in her (Producer) This is (Sandra) Nancy was last 2nd DLO show and Lon’s first turn as seen on the DLO stage is very excited to a Show Producer, as The Witch in Into the be a part of such a although he has been Woods. She is a Past great fun show! She involved in many behind President of DLO and would like to thank the scene aspects. currently serves on the everyone who has He was affectionately Red Mask Board. Other ever supported her in known as “ticketron favorite roles include her musical career. Lon” for many years. He Mother in Ragtime, Anna served several terms in The King & I, Sister as President of DLO Amnesia in Nunsense, and oversaw some of Nurse Rached in One Flew the organization’s most Over the Cuckoo’s Nest successful seasons. and Kate in All My Sons. Robert Scott Alexis Simmons Kathleen Spain-Swiersz (Edward) While (Alabama Lamb) is a (Choreographer) excited to be working senior at Danville High Kathleen has been with a super talented School. She has been involved with DLO since cast and crew, Bob is performing since the 1974, officially marking even more excited to age of nine in a variety her as the “veteran” of perform onstage with of ways: Red Mask this group! She has been his granddaughter plays, DLO Children’s involved in nearly every Emmalee for the first shows, school musicals, aspect of theatre, including time. Break a leg, band, show choir, performing, producing, sweetie! Look for Bob Madrigals, color guard, directing drama and music, choreographing, playing next in the summer Beef Page to Stage, and in orchestras and more. House production of 9 to the Beef House Dinner Much thanks to cast, 5: The Musical, playing Theatre’s Christmas crew, and her family for all the role of Mr. Hart. Shows. theatrical opportunities!

Brooklyn Spicer Merrit Spicer Jerry Strain (Ensemble) Brooklyn (Choreographer) is excited (Karl the Giant) is currently attending to choreograph Big Fish. She has performed in DACC with the plans of owns Roselawn Dance in several shows with transferring to Illinois state Danville and has taught dance DLO and Red Mask. university and majoring for 28 years, choreographs Having the chance to in special education. for the Beef House Dinner puppeteer, perform, Brooklyn recently Theatre, local pageants and sing, and help design completed a Disney award winning show choirs in and build Karl the Danville area.Merrit was named internship in Orlando Giant is a dream Top Teacher with Star Systems Florida. She is excited to come true! be back in Danville with Talent competition 2 years in a DLO and is excited about row, and credits her success to her summer with Beef her family for eating frozen pizza House Dinner Theater. while she does what she truly Enjoy the show tonight!!!!! loves, and that is DANCE! Emmalee Hoskins Craig Krukewitt Carter Mallady (Zacky) (Alabama Lamb) (Red Fang) Craig just is obviously an eighth Emmalee’s last completed the run of grader at North Ridge appearance with DLO Floyd Collins at the Middle School.(You can was as the Mayor in Station Theater in tell by the way he acts.) The Return of Halley’s Urbana, bringing to This is also one of the Comet. She has also life one of his favorite many productions he performed in several Red roles ever. He has also has been in. (You can Mask productions and is appeared in two recent once again tell by the completing her third year Beef House Dinner way he acts.) Get it? He with the NRMS Theater Theatre Productions is excited to finally get Company. Emmalee has and DLO’s Les to wear a tutu on stage enjoyed her participation Misérables. a gives a shout-out to in the award winning NRMS Redcoats Show his special cause. Choir. Save the whales!

Brittany McDaniels Brad Pollert Nate Pollert (Ensemble) This is (Dr. Bennett) is (Ensemble) This is Brittany’s 4th show appearing in his Nate’s very first DLO with DLO. She would 12th DLO production. show and he is thrilled like to thank her He is especially pleased to be a part of it with husband and family to be appearing on his grandfather, Brad for their support stage with his grandson, Pollert. He is involved and hopes that the Nathaniel. Brad and in Hairspray Jr. at North audience enjoy the his wife Linda own Ridge, also directed show. Break a leg and operate Service by the Woodrows. He cast !!! Termite & Pest Control plans to do many more and Holey Moley Mole DLO shows in the Control. This wekend future. also marks their 28th wedding anniversary. Brittany Powell Brookelyn Powell Nathan Powell (Ensemble) This is the (Ensemble) This is (Ensemble) This is second DLO musical Brookelyn’s 7th DLO 9 year old Nathan’s Brittany is appearing on performance. She fourth appearance with stage, instead of being loves to sing, dance, DLO. His favorite show backstage helping and be on stage. to be in was Oliver!, produce, as she has Brookelyn’s favorite when he got to play an done for several youth role has been Peony orphan. Nathan likes musicals. She enjoys in Chasing Charming. to play video games being with her kids on She is a 7th grader with his friends and to stage. Big shout out to and is homeschooled. travel with his family. her husband, Paul, for Brookelyn also likes to He’s a third grader and tolerating their three read, travel, and spend homeschooled. kids’ and her’s, love for time with her cousins theater! and friends.

Jacy Puckett Izzy Reed Delanie Robinson (Don Price) is in (Ensemble) is a 3rd grade (Ensemble) Delanie his 2nd DLO show. student who loves acting, is a 5th grader at North He is a senior at singing, dancing, and East Elementary DHS is a part of playing soccer, and has School. She loves to many extracuricular a new found love of hula sing and play the piano. activities including hoop dance. She has This is her first show madrigals, delegation, appeared in Red Mask’s with DLO and she has and the DHS tennis Alice in Wonderland and enjoyed every second 4 CASA Royal Balls as a team. of it. Hope you love the tumbling pirate and hula show! hooping genie. She loves to laugh and thanks Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow for this first opportunity in a DLO Production.