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3 presents YING QUARTET

JANET YING, VIOLIN PHILLIP YING, VIOLA DAVID YING, CELLO FRANK HUANG, VIOLIN

Friday, January 8, 2010, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

Please hold your until after all movements of a work have been performed, and do not applaud between movements. Thank you for your cooperation.

As a courtesy to the performers and your fellow patrons, please mute all cellular phones, pagers, and watch alarms prior to the start of the performance.

4 PROGRAM

Quartet in A Major, Op. 41, No. 3, Clara Robert Schumann Andante expressivo: Allegro molto moderato (1810-1856) Assai agitato – Un poco adagio – Tempo Adagio molto Allegro molto vivace

Quartet No. 2, Intimate Letters Leoš Janáček Andante (1854-1928) Adagio Moderato Allegro

INTERMISSION

Quartet in C. Major, Op. 59, No. 3, Hero Ludwig Van Beethoven Andante con moto – Allegro vivace (1770-1827) Andante con moto quasi – Allegretto Menuetto Allegro molto

5 Program Notes Quartet in A Major, Op. 41, No. 3, Clara and a deep identification with the Czechoslovakian musical Robert Schumann (1810-1856) spirit. Considered by many to be one of the great composers Unlike many composers, whose developing styles of Eastern Europe, Janáček is often grouped with Bedřich can be traced over time, Robert Schumann wrote in sets of Smetana and Antonín Dvořák as one of the “three pillars of more than 100 songs, including the cycles Dichterliebe and Czech music.” Frauenliebe und Leben in 1840 (the year he finally married A vivid dynamic is at the heart of all of Janáček’s his beloved Clara), two symphonies in 1841, and most of his compositions, and this dynamic often originates in the Chamber music in 1842. spoken word. Janáček based many of his pieces on literary The first movement opens with a slow introduction of themes with an emphasis on the rhythms found in speech the main theme, which seems to be calling out “Cla-ra.” The patterns. His two quartets, which both bear reference to descending fifth motto occurs throughout the movement. If written works, are often cited as his greatest Chamber pieces. this theme is full of a lyricism that displays the composer’s The first quartet, written in 1923, was based on themes songwriting skills, then the second theme – a lilting melody found in the story The Kreutzer Sonata. Janáček was inspired in the cello and first violin – shows the influence of Schu- by the in Leo Tolstoy’s tale of a woman’s tragic mann the pianist. It works very well at the keyboard, but disillusionment in marriage and betrayal by her lover. is unusual writing for a string quartet because of the unan- Intimate Letters is even more infused with romantic chored off-beat accompaniment. yearning. It describes the 64-year-old composer’s soaring The second movement is a theme and variations with passion for a young married woman, Kamila Stosslova. a twist. The theme does not come at the beginning of the The Andante first movement begins almost tentatively movement, but instead is played after three variations have and then dances toward a burst of joy. A more lyrical Adagio, already been heard. filled with almost unbearable tenderness, is followed by a The slow movement is one of Schumann’s finest com- bittersweet lover’s Waltz (Moderato). Slavonic tonalities are positions. It is full of deeply heartfelt and intensely personal most obvious in the fourth Allegro movement. The mystical emotions that periodically overflow into passionate outpour- nature of Janáček’s work finds full expression as he struggles ings. The rhythmic accompaniment – almost military in its to express emotions beyond the limits of the musical form. insistence – serves to highlight the romantic nature of the Janáček wrote, “The feeling is often so powerful that movement, where the same rhythmic figure, considerably it even overwhelms the music. Love is vast and mighty, but accelerated, now predominates. composition is weak. Thus I wish that my work could be as While it would have been quite common in a last strong as my love.” movement to include a fugal section between statements of the rondo theme (as in the last movement of the Piano Program notes by C. Graves Quintet), Schumann instead introduces an elegant Gavotte in the finale, adding a nice contrast to an otherwise energetic Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3, Hero rondo that kicks up its heels on the off-beats and gallops off Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) to a rousing finish. The subtitle Hero (or Eroica) refers to the last movement of the quartet and acknowledges its truly mighty Program notes by Steven Miller (1996) conception. Just as Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony vastly expanded the scope of symphonic writing, so the Quartet No. 2, Intimate Letters grandiose finale of the third Rasumovsky Quartet made all Leoš Janáček (1854-1928) previous string quartets seem modest by comparison. The three forces that strongly shaped Leoš Janáček’s The eerie introduction, without any forward motion work were a fascination with the patterns of spoken and seemingly suspended in time, seems to contradict language, a mystical atmosphere steeped in the natural world, Beethoven’s tempo direction, Andante con moto (moderate

6 speed with motion). The jaunty first theme begins with a the maximum sound possible. The result is a movement of short upbeat and long arrival note – a rhythmic figure that stunning impact – a triumphant conclusion to this most remains important throughout the movement. Several other impressive work. first group themes gradually lead to the start of the exuberant second subject – a sustained note, which is imitated in order Program notes from Guide to Chamber Music, by the viola, cello, and second violin. The development by Melvin Berger ©1985 section provides flashy virtuosic passage work for all the instruments with frequent reappearances of the short-upbeat/ long-resolution motto. The exposition skips the first theme and deals entirely with the triumphant second melody before BIOGRAPHY the arrival of a brief sparkling coda. Unmatched in its performance of Chamber music, The second movement has been described as a the YING QUARTET won a Grammy for “Best Classical “lament” by Vincent D’Indy, as the “mystery of the primitive” Crossover Album” for 4 + Four, a collaboration with the by Joseph Kerman, and as “some forgotten and alien despair,” Turtle Island String Quartet. Now in its second decade, the by J.W.N. Sullivan. These reactions are mostly evoked by the Ying Quartet has established itself as an ensemble of the first theme – a heavy, despondent violin line over repeated highest pedigree with various acclaimed tours across the cello pizzicato notes. The melodic interval of the augmented United States and abroad. In April 2009, founding members second, with its Middle Eastern overtones, adds to the and siblings David Ying (cellist), Phillip Ying (violist), and poignancy of the effect. The dispirited opening serves as the Janet Ying (violinist) welcomed violin virtuoso Frank Huang, perfect foil to the warm, frothy second theme that follows. who replaced original violinist Timothy Ying. Both themes are developed and returned according to Called “ravishing” and “refreshing” by The Washington traditional sonata form, but in a surprise move, the composer Post, the group earned a Grammy nomination for the brings them back in reverse order. Tchaikovsky: String Quartets; Souvenir de Florence Sextet in D Beethoven probably returned to the traditional 18th- Minor album and was honored with the 1993 “Naumburg century minuet style for the third movement because a Chamber Music Award.” With performances in venues such brilliant scherzo would have been inappropriate before the as Carnegie Hall, the Opera House, schools, and monumental finale. The first part is gentle and languorous, juvenile prisons, the Ying Quartet emphasizes its belief that despite a great deal of inner rhythmic drive. The sharper and concert music is a meaningful part of everyday life, no matter more penetrating trio precedes a repeat of the Menuetto and where it is heard or by whom. the brief coda that leads, without pause, to the finale. The Ying Quartet, now based at the Eastman School The last movement starts softly, but at a very fast of Music in Rochester, New York, first emerged in the tempo, with the viola playing the theme alone. The second professional spotlight in the early 1990s, performing in Iowa violin enters with the same melody while the viola continues homes, churches, schools, and banks. It eventually moved on with a countermelody – a fugal treatment in which one to festivals, including the prominent Aspen Music Festival theme is successively imitated by the individual players. The and the prestigious Bowdoin International Music Festival. cello and the first violin join in with the original melody to The group’s recordings, reflecting many of its wide-ranging bring the section to a powerful climax. As the movement musical interests, have generated consistent, enthusiastic proceeds, Beethoven audaciously juxtaposes homophony acclaim. has enthusiastically raved about (accompanied melody) on the richly textured polyphony the quartet’s “agility and precision.” n (independent voices) of the opening fugal section, with absolutely thrilling results. Beethoven endows every note, from first to last, with a force and energy that propels the musical line forward irresistibly. He also calls on the players to stretch their tonal resources to the very limit, to produce

7 presents SURF’S UP! Starring JAN AND DEAN Featuring DEAN TORRENCE and PAPA DOO RUN RUN With COMEDY HOST JOHN WING

Sunday, January 10, 2010, 3:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. BIOGRAPHies As the sport of surfing’s popularity rose in the 1960s, Surfin’ Safari, and Good Vibrations. Known for its award- specifically in Southern , so did Surf music, winning re-creation of songs by Jan and Dean and The Beach characterized mainly by catchy guitar riffs and vocal harmo- Boys, Papa Doo Run Run successfully delivers “lovingly nies. SURF’S UP! highlights the vocal group Jan and Dean crafty reproductions of the mid-’60s California sound,” hails (featuring co-founder Dean Torrence) and the Grammy- Billboard magazine. The group, nominated twice for Grammy nominated Papa Doo Run Run. Host John Wing provides Awards – including one for the Gold-certified album Cali- laughs with his witty and funny routines. fornia Project – has performed with Roy Orbison, Fleetwood The Surf-Rock duo JAN AND DEAN made a splash Mac, Kenny Loggins, Jimmy Buffett, and . in the music world with the chart-topping hits Dead Man’s Host JOHN WING adds humor to the show with his Curve, Little Old Lady From Pasadena, Baby Talk, and Surf witty comedy routine. For 15 years, Wing has entertained au- City. Considered instrumental in immortalizing the era’s Cal- diences throughout Canada, the Caribbean, and the United ifornia sound, the high school friends and football teammates States. His appearance at the 1993 Just for Laughs Comedy often performed with Surf music pioneers The Beach Boys. On Festival in Montreal, Canada, earned him a Gemini nomina- one break during a recording session, DEAN TORRENCE tion, the country’s award for excellence in television. jammed with The Beach Boys, yielding the hit tune Barbara Wing’s impressive career highlights include the Com- Ann. The song became a No. Two single with Torrence provid- edy Network specials John Wing – Fly Me and John Wing – A ing lead vocal. Love Story. He has appeared on NBC’s , Often touring with Jan and Dean was the band PAPA A&E’s Evening at the Improv, Fox’s Comic Strip Live, and DOO RUN RUN, which performs timeless tunes such as Be ABC’s Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher. n True to Your School and The Beach Boys’ hits California Girls,

8 presents KEB’ MO’

Saturday, January 16, 2010, 8:00 PM

This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPhy When KEB’ MO’ emerged on the music scene in the album Just Like You – which featured guest appearances from ’90s, he breathed new life into the acoustic Blues style. His Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Browne and -time distinctive sound embraced multiple eras and genres, includ- Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt – permanently secured Keb’ ing Pop, Rock, Folk, and colored with touches of Soul Mo’s influence and standing in the musical realm. Billboard and folksy storytelling. His refreshing mixture of Pop music hailed the musician’s “gutsy guitar playing and impassioned and understated Blues cemented his reputation as a major vocals,” traits evident in his Suitcase album. His latest album, concert draw and earned him a string of Grammy awards for Live & Mo’, includes the Grammy-nominated “Country Song the albums Keep It Simple, Slow Down, and Just Like You. of the Year” I Hope, which was co-written with the Dixie Born Kevin Moore, Keb’ Mo’ grew up on Gospel music Chicks. and played the guitar, trumpet, and French horn. Discov- Keb’ Mo’s acting credits include several episodes on ered by legendary Roots violinist Papa John Creach of the the televised show Touched by an Angel, a role as a Delta groups Hot Tuna and Jefferson Starship, Keb’ Mo’ earned the Bluesman in the 1990 play Rabbit Foot, a portrayal of Robert chance to tour and play with tremendous Blues talents like Johnson in the docudrama Can’t You Hear the Wind Howl?, Big Joe Turner and Harmonica Fats. and singing America the Beautiful in the series finale ofThe His debut album, Keb’ Mo’, earned critical and popular West Wing. He also appeared in ’ film Honeydrip- acclaim and featured Bluesman Robert Johnson’s songs Come per, Martin Scorcese’s PBS special Feel Like Going Home, and on in My Kitchen and Kind Hearted Woman Blues. His second the concert documentary Lightning in a Bottle. n

9 presents ORCHESTRA Directed by FRANK TIBERI

Orchestra

Tenor/Soprano Saxophone and Clarinet Trombone FRANK TIBERI JOHN FEDCHOCK MATT FINDERS Tenor Saxophone and Flute ROB LOCKART Bass Trombone JERRY PINTER RICH BULLOCK

Baritone Saxophone Piano MIKE BRIGNOLA ALAN BROADBENT

Trumpet and Bass ROGER INGRAM TREY HENRY CARL SAUNDERS MARK LEWIS Drums KYE PALMER JIM RUPP BOB SUMMERS Vocals BRIENN PERRY

Sunday, January 17, 2010, 3:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

10 PROGRAM

Blue Flame (Woody’s Theme) Woody Herman and Joe Bishop

Things Ain’t What They Used to Be Composed by Duke Ellington, Arranged by Dave Lalama

Four Brothers Composed and arranged by Jimmy Giuffre

Early Autumn Composed and arranged by

Apple Honey Composed by Woody Herman, Arranged by Ralph Burns

Laura Composed by David Raksin, Arranged by John Fedchock

I’ve Got the World on a String Composed by Harold Arlen, Arranged by John Fedchock

I Got News For You Composed by Irene Higginbotham and Sydney Shaw, Arranged by Ralph Burns

After You’ve Gone Composed by Henry Creamer and Turner Layton, Arranged by Bill Holman

Naima Composed by John Coltrane, Arranged by Paul McKee

Woodchoppers’ Ball Composed by Woody Herman and Joe Bishop

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11 Fried Buzzard Composed by Lou Donaldson, Arranged by John Fedchock

Greasy Sack Blues Composed and arranged by Don Rader

Sonny Boy Composed by Al Jolson, Arranged by Ralph Burns

There’s a Rainbow ‘Round My Shoulder Composed by Dave Dreyer, Arranged by Nat Pierce

Theme for Ernie Composed by Fred Lacey, Arranged by John Fedchock

Fanfare for the Common Man Composed by Aaron Copland, Arranged by Gary Anderson

Blue Flame (Woody’s Theme)

Program subject to change.

BIOGRAPHy Jazz clarinetist-saxophonist Woody Herman revolu- Tiberi as the orchestra’s new bandleader. Under Tiberi’s tionized Swing music with a repertoire that embraced a charge, the Woody Herman Orchestra maintains the elec- wide spectrum of genres, including Blues, Bop, and Rock. trifying mixture of the old (such as Summer Sequence, Four The Big Band leader won Grammy Awards for Thundering Brothers, and Caldonia) and the new, constantly delighting Herd, Giant Steps, and the album Encore: Woody Herman, and surprising audiences with an ever-evolving Jazz sound 1963. The WOODY HERMAN ORCHESTRA continues that unfailingly prompts standing ovations and thunderous Herman’s legendary vitality and versatility, mixing clas- applause. The praised, “Clearly this is not sics from the past – such as Woodchoppers’ Ball, I’ve Got the a band that is about to make history; it is rather the sign World on a String, Apple Honey, and the group’s theme song of a welcome continuum in the story of an orchestra that Blue Flame – with new tunes that suit the band’s exuberant, made its unique impact over a span of a half century. Tiberi hard-swinging style. deserves kudos for the honesty for which he is carrying Before Herman’s death in 1987, he designated Frank forward the lingering blue flame.” n

12 presents NOTES FROM THE EDGE With MARK GOVERNOR TOM TALLY KATRINA LENK KATHERINE LINER

Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 7:30 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHies NOTES FROM THE EDGE is a concert of arrange- John, Macy Gray, Cher, and the late Michael Jackson. Tally ments for string quartet and vocals of songs by musical icons is an in-demand studio musician and orchestral performer such as Radiohead, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Elvis Costel- who has toured with Seal, Michael Crawford, and Marie lo, The Killers, and Joni Mitchell. Featuring Classical-Pop Osmond. crossover arrangements by renowned film composer MARK KATRINA LENK has performed in Los Angeles, GOVERNOR, the production offers audiences an original Chicago, and on stage, television, and and exhilarating concert experience. In a show punctu- in films. She won a Garland Award and an L.A. Weekly ated with world-class musicianship and sultry vocals, the Theater Award. Lenk received L.A. Drama Critics Circle audience is exposed to a mix of Pop and Alternative music, and Ovation Award nominations for her performance in which is explored and reinterpreted in unexpected ways. Lovelace: A Rock Opera. She has played the viola, provided A student of prominent American composer Aaron vocals, and recorded with several bands in Chicago and Los Copland, Governor, who is a celebrated film and television Angeles. For more information, visit www.KatrinaLenk.com. composer and songwriter, has written music for roughly 20 Singer, songwriter, and arranger KATHERINE films and more than 150 televised shows. He has collabo- LINER began singing as a child with The Lyric Opera rated with Johnny Depp, Iggy Pop, and Ringo Starr. In the of Chicago. She has performed around the world in ven- Classical world, concert versions of Governor’s suite, On the ues ranging from small Jazz clubs to large stadiums. Liner Occasion of Falling Rain, have been performed by ensembles has worked with the recording industry’s top writers and in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, and Boston. producers as a “go-to” session vocalist and writer. Cur- The concert also features violist TOM TALLY, who rently, she sings for Primary Wave Music, which represents has made a name for himself encouraging string players to her catalog of Electronic, Ambient, World, Pop, Soul, and embrace Rock guitar solos in their repertoire. His impres- Lounge music. n sive résumé includes projects with Stevie Wonder, Elton

13 presents ROB KAPILOW’S WHAT MAKES IT GREAT? ANTONIO VIVALDI THE FOUR SEASONS With CHEE-YUN, VIOLIN and THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY PHILHARMONIC

Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 7:30 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

PROGRAM The Four Seasons Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Concerto No. 1 in E Major, Op. 8, RV 269, La Primavera (Spring) Allegro Largo Allegro Pastorale

Concerto No. 2 in g minor, Op. 8, RV 315, L’estate (Summer) Allegro non molto Adagio e piano – resto e forte Presto

14 BIOGRAPHies For more than 15 years, ROB KAPILOW has brought Symphony, and the National Symphony. the joy and wonders of Classical music – and unraveled some Providing the musical accompaniment is the RIVER- of its mysteries – to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. SIDE COUNTY PHILHARMONIC, which the Los Ange- Characterized by his unique ability to create an “aha” mo- les Times has called “a California success story” whose “lively ment for his audiences and collaborators, whatever their performances have a conviction and tautness that compel level of musical sophistication, Kapilow’s work brings music … a high level of communication.” It is one of the leading into people’s lives – opening new ears to musical experiences regional orchestras in the Inland Empire. Its 72 members are and helping people to listen actively rather than just hear. some of the finest professional musicians in Southern Califor- Kapilow’s range of activities is impressively broad, nia. Originally founded as a recreational orchestra of volun- including his What Makes It Great? presentations, his family teer musicians in 1958, the Philharmonic’s many milestones compositions and FamilyMusik events, and his Citypieces. The include the West Coast premiere of William Kraft’s Renais- reach of his interactive events and activities is wide, both sance, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s Pulitzer prize-winning Three geographically and culturally – from Native American tribal Pieces for Orchestra, the world premiere of John Williams’ communities in Montana and inner-city high school students Clarinet Concerto, and the American premiere of Ruaumoko: in Louisiana to wine-tasters in the Napa Valley. From tots Four Pacific Seasons by composer Gareth Farr. barely out of diapers to musicologists hailed from Ivy League The orchestra presents a season of eight performances in its programs, his audiences are diverse and unexpected, but home venue, the historic Riverside Municipal Auditorium in invariably rapt and keen to come back for more. Downtown Riverside. It is also in high demand throughout Kapilow’s popularity and appeal are reflected in no- the region, performing concerts in Cerritos, Lake Arrowhead, table invitations and achievements. He appeared on NBC’s Lake Elsinore, Fallbrook, Rancho Cucamonga, and Temecula. n Today Show in conversation with then-host Katie Couric; he presented a special What Makes It Great? event for broadcast on PBS’ Live From Lincoln Center in January 2008; and he has On Stage written a book, All You Have to Do Is Listen, which was pub- Advertising Opportunity lished by the new alliance between Wiley and Lincoln Cen- ter and won a PSP Prose Award for “Best Book in Music and the Performing Arts” in 2008. A documentary film, Summer The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) is now accepting advertising space Sun, Winter Moon, named after Kapilow’s choral and symphonic reservations for the On Stage program. work of the same title, aired on PBS nationwide last year. Each issue of the program is distributed to Violinist CHEE-YUN has mesmerized audiences approximately 15,000 patrons. Placing an all over the world with her flawless technique, compelling advertisement in On Stage for the entire season provides an opportunity to reach more than tone, and gripping artistry. After winning the Young Con- 135,000 theater patrons. cert Artists International Auditions in 1989, Chee-Yun has The CCPA attracts patrons from throughout been showered with honors – including the 1990 Avery Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Patrons have the discretionary income to enjoy Fisher Career Grant – and critical accolade. The New York dining and shopping excursions before and after Times hailed, “This is a talented instrumentalist, with the attending performances. kind of high-gloss tone that pulls sensuously at the listener’s For more information about advertising in ear.” Billboard magazine agreed, saying: “Chee-Yun stands On Stage, please call Account Executive Anna Jones at (562) 916-8510, extension 2520. out among most of her contemporaries for beauty of sound, engaging musicality and easy command of the instrument.” Chee-Yun’s albums include Vocalise, The Very Best of Chee-Yun, and Fauré: Violin Sonata No. 1; Debussy: Violin Sonata; Saint-Saëns: Violin Sonata No. 1. She has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Toronto Symphony, the

15 Work Light Productions Executive Producer Stephen Gabriel presents

Book by Music and Lyrics by Based on an Original Concept by and ROBERT LOPEZ and JEFF MARX With KERRI BRACKIN, NIGEL JAMAAL CLARK, BRENT MICHAEL DiROMA, JACQUELINE GRABOIS, JASON HEYMANN, LISA HELMI JOHANSON, TIM KORNBLUM, CHARLES M. BASKERVILLE, ASHLEY EILEEN BUCKNAM, JOSHUA HOLDEN, JULIANNA LEE, and ZACH TRIMMER

Puppets Conceived and Designed by

Set Design Costume Design Lighting Design Sound Design MIRENA RADA JON WESTON in association with LEW MEAD

Animation Design Incidental Music Production Supervision Music Supervisor ROBERT LOPEZ GARY ADLER RHYS WILLIAMS ANDREW GRAHAM

Company Manager Head Carpenter Tour Marketing Casting KATE EGAN DAVE SMITH ALLIED LIVE CINDY TOLAN & ADAM CALDWELL

Production Stage Manager Musical Director Associate Director Producer RYAN GIBBS MICHAEL McASSEY EVAN ENSIGN NANCY GABRIEL

Orchestrations and Arrangements by Directed by Choreographer JASON MOORE KEN ROBERSON

Friday, January 29, 2010, 8:00 PM Saturday, January 30, 2010, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM Sunday, January 31, 2010, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

16 CAST (in order of appearance)

Princeton and Rod …………...... …………………………….. BRENT MICHAEL DiROMA

Brian ………...……………………....……………………………………. TIM KORNBLUM

Kate Monster, Lucy, and others ………………...... ……………… JACQUELINE GRABOIS

Nicky, Trekkie Monster, Bear, and others ………………...... …………. JASON HEYMANN

Christmas Eve …………………………………………...... ……. LISA HELMI JOHANSON

Gary Coleman …………………………………………...... …….. NIGEL JAMAAL CLARK

Mrs. T., Bear, and others ………………………………...... …………….. KERRI BRACKIN

Ensemble …………………………...... ………… CHARLES M. BASKERVILLE, ASHLEY EILEEN BUCKNAM, JOSHUA HOLDEN, JULIANNA LEE, and ZACH TRIMMER

17 Place: An outer borough of New York City Time: The present

Understudies Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the appearance.

Princeton/Rod – CHARLES M. BASKERVILLE, JOSHUA HOLDEN, and ZACH TRIMMER Brian – JOSHUA HOLDEN and ZACH TRIMMER Kate Monster/Lucy – KERRI BRACKIN and ASHLEY EILEEN BUCKNAM Nicky/Trekkie Monster/Bear – CHARLES M. BASKERVILLE, JOSHUA HOLDEN, and ZACH TRIMMER Mrs. T./Bear – ASHLEY EILEEN BUCKNAM and JULIANNA LEE Christmas Eve – ASHLEY EILEEN BUCKNAM and JULIANNA LEE – CHARLES M. BASKERVILLE and ZACH TRIMMER

Dance Captain and Coach – ZACH TRIMMER

Avenue Q Band Conductor and Keyboard – MICHAEL McASSEY Associate Conductor and Keyboard 2 – BRENDAN WHITING Reeds – MAX ROBINSON, Drums – JAMIE GARRETT Bass – KRIS ROGERS, Guitars – BEN HERZICK

BIOGRAPHies KERRI BRACKIN (Mrs. T., Bear, and others) por- thank you to Adam Caldwell, Evan Ensign, and Work Light trayed Amber in the national tour of . Her regional Productions for this opportunity. Praise Jesus who makes the credits include Hula Hoop (Suzie), The Goodbye Girl (Lucy), impossible possible. , You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Sally), and Gypsy BRENT MICHAEL DiROMA (Princeton and Rod) (June). Brackin received her bachelor of arts degree from is happy to make his touring debut with . His the University of Oklahoma. She also received a master of regional credits include Upon a Mattress (Dauntless), science degree in psychology from Pace University. Many Smokey Joe’s Café (Adrian), Battledrum (Jackson), You’re a thanks to the Tolan office, Price Group, Molly, and VP. For Good Man Charlie Brown (Snoopy), and (Bobby). Allie (W.T.O.A.). DiRoma performed Off-Broadway in Girl (Quibb). NIGEL JAMAAL CLARK (Gary Coleman) feels Love and thanks to family and friends. blessed to be living on Avenue Q after competing in The 25th JACQUELINE GRABOIS’ (Kate Monster, Lucy, and Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee last year. All my love to others) credits include Hairspray; Shout! The Mod Musical; my family for always encouraging me to persevere. A special Double V; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Into

18 the Woods; and The Secret Garden. Grabois performed vocals JOSHUA HOLDEN’s (Ensemble) puppet credits on StageStar Recordings of Spring Awakening and The Wizard include The Selfish Giant (Chicago Children’s Theatre) and If of Oz. She is a member of the Academy for New Musical All the World Were Paper (Oily Cart of ). His theater Theatre and a graduate of American Musical and Dramatic credits include The Nutcracker (House Theatre of Chicago), Academy in New York City. Love to Mom, Dad, and teachers. Kid Simple (American Theatre Company), and Cymbeline JASON HEYMANN (Nicky, Trekkie Monster, Bear, (Montana Shakespeare in the Parks). He is a Massachusetts and others) is honored to be a part of Avenue Q. His regional native and Walnut Hill alumni. Holden received his bach- credits include Dangerous Beauty directed by Sheryl Kaller elor of fine arts degree in theater performance from Roosevelt and Saved! directed by Gary Griffin. Heymann appeared in University – The Theatre Conservatory. the television show Gossip Girl. He graduated from North- JULIANNA LEE (Ensemble) is thrilled to make her western University with a bachelor of arts degree in theater. professional debut with Avenue Q. She was born and raised Heymann’s university performance credits include Carousel, in Northern Virginia and is currently studying musical the- Holiday, The Boys From Syracuse, and Waa-Mu. Love and ater at James Madison University. Love to Mom, Halmony, gratitude to Mom, Miles, Hunter, Bernie, Anna, and friends. Dave, family, and friends for all of your support. For more information, visit www.jasonheymann.com. ZACH TRIMMER (Ensemble, Dance Captain, and LISA HELMI JOHANSON (Christmas Eve) is happy Puppet Coach) is thrilled to be part of Avenue Q. He por- to personify her favorite holiday. Her Off-Broadway credits trayed Brad in the national tour of Hairspray. Trimmer’s include Three Sisters and Women Beware Women. Her Off- favorite performances include Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), Off-Broadway credits include Haters; T.A.B.; and Change. Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy Smith), Johanson received a bachelor of music degree in vocal (Motel), and My Way (Man No. 2). Special thanks to Mom, performance and a bachelor of arts degree in musical theater Dad, Steph, Nat, Nana, Evan, and Adam for making this from Christopher Newport University. Sincere thanks to her possible. family, friends, and the church. For more information, visit ROBERT LOPEZ (Music and Lyrics, Original Con- www.LisaHelmiJohanson.com. cept, and Animation Design) won a 2004 Tony Award for TIM KORNBLUM’s (Brian) favorite credits include “Best Score” for Avenue Q, received a 2007 Primetime Emmy Laughter (Max Prince), Rumors (Lenny Ganz), and Les Mis- Award nomination for his musical episode of Scrubs, and was érables (Thenardier). Endless love and gratitude to his entire awarded a 2008 Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award for support system. Kornblum is dedicated to the King of Soft- the music in Wonder Pets. Lopez’ musical version of Finding shoe; Pop Pop; and his love, life, and purpose, Kyle. Nemo, co-written with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez, is CHARLES M. BASKERVILLE’s (Ensemble) credits featured in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. include the national tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, the work- His upcoming projects include Up Here, a romantic comedy shop of PUNK: The Musical (Reggie K.), and Frank Wild- commissioned by the Roundabout Theatre Company, and horn’s Havana. Thanks to Cindy Tolan Casting, the amazing a new stage musical written with the creators of South Park. company of Avenue Q, The Luedtke Agency, The Broadway Lopez grew up in Greenwich Village, graduated from Yale Theatre Project, and my family and friends. University with a bachelor of arts degree in English, and lives ASHLEY EILEEN BUCKNAM (Ensemble) is a New in New York City with his wife and two daughters. Jersey native and is thrilled to be back on the road with Work JEFF MARX (Music and Lyrics, Original Concept) makes Light Productions. Her national tour credits include The his Broadway debut with Avenue Q. He never intended to be a Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, The Ant and the Elephant, writer, but found it more fun than practicing law. The best year and Frankly Ben. Bucknam’s regional credits include The Little of his life is documented in the film Show Business: The Road to Shop of Horrors (Audrey), The Best Little Whorehouse in Broadway. Marx is extremely grateful to the hundreds of people (Angel), and Peter Pan (Peter). She earned a bachelor of fine whose contributions helped make Avenue Q a reality. He lives in arts degree from Conservatory. Love to friends Los Angeles, where he is working on various projects. Marx thinks and family. For more information, visit www.ashleyeileen.com. everyone should quit their jobs and start doing something they love.

19 JEFF WHITTY (Book) won the 2004 Tony Award for and co-orchestrator of and All Shook Up, and vocal ar- “Best Book of a Musical” for Avenue Q. His plays include The ranger of High Fidelity. For Off-Broadway, Oremus was music Further Adventures of Hedda Gabler, The Hiding Place, The supervisor, vocal arranger, and orchestrator of Tick, Tick … Plank Project, Suicide Weather, and Balls. Theaters presenting BOOM! and music director of Andrew Lippa’s The Wild his work include , South Coast Party. Oremus’ other credits include music director for the Repertory, Vineyard Theater, New Group, and the Eugene second national tour of ; music director and arranger O’Neill Theater Center. Whitty’s upcoming projects include for Broadway Meets Country; and music supervisor and vocal : The Musical with music by Jason Sellards arranger of Signed, Sealed, Delivered – The Music of Stevie and John Garden of the Pop group , and a mu- Wonder. He was also music director/conductor for Rufus sical version of Bring It On. As an actor, Whitty has appeared Wainwright’s re-creation of ’s 1961 concert at regionally, Off-Broadway, and in film and television. For Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Palladium in London, more information, visit www.Whitless.com. the Olympia in Paris, and the Hollywood Bowl; and music JASON MOORE’s (Director) Broadway credits in- director/conductor of Jerry Springer – The Opera. He is a clude Shrek the Musical (Outer Critics and Drama Desk nomi- graduate of . nations for “Best Director”), Avenue Q (Tony Award nomi- RYAN LYON (Puppet Design) designed the nation for “Best Director”), and Steel Magnolias. He directed for Avenue Q and his company, The Lyon Puppets, built Jerry Springer – The Opera at Carnegie Hall and Avenue Q in them. Lyon created the roles of Nicky, Trekkie Monster, and London’s West End. Moore’s Off-Broadway directing credits Blue Bear in the original Tony award-winning Broadway pro- include Speech and Debate, Avenue Q, Guardians, and The duction. A and designer with more than 25 years Crumple Zone. He was associate director for and Les of professional experience in television, film, and theater, Misérables’ Broadway and national tour. His television credits Lyon is proud to have supplied the puppets for Avenue Q on include episodes of Dawson’s Creek, Everwood, One Tree Hill, Broadway, in London, , , , , and Brothers and Sisters. In addition to directing, he wrote and in the first national tour. He acknowledges the inspira- The Floatplane Notebooks for Charlotte Repertory Theatre. tion and encouragement of the late . Lyon is Moore holds a bachelor of science degree in performance married to Tonya Dixon and is a first-time father to daughter studies from . Kennedy. For more information, visit www.lyonpuppets.com. KEN ROBERSON’s (Choreographer) New York ANNA LOUIZOS (Set Design) designed the set City credits include All Shook Up, Purlie, Harlem Song, and for the Tony award-winning Avenue Q for Broadway, Las Freak. His regional director/choreographic credits include Vegas, and London. She received two Tony Award nomi- Crowns, Lady Day at the Emerson Bar and Grill, Ain’t Misbe- nations for High Fidelity (2007) and (2008). havin’, Smokey Joe’s Café, and Once on This Island. Roberson’s Her other Broadway credits include Curtains (2007 Drama regional choreographic credits include Ray Charles Live, The Desk nomination); ’s White Christmas the Musical Color Purple, Purlie, , and She Loves Me. Rob- (2009 Drama Desk nomination), including the national tour erson’s film credits include Preaching to the Choir and HBO’s and United Kingdom production; To Be or Not to Be; Steel Lackawanna Blues. He was nominated for an Emmy Award, Magnolias; and Golda’s Balcony. Louizos’ Off-Broadway credits Lucille Lortel Award, and a . Roberson include Vanities, a New Musical; (directed has won two NAACP Awards, a New York City Council of by Kathleen Turner); The Foreigner (starring Matthew Brod- the Arts Award, Audience Development Committee Award, erick); Speech & Debate; Based on a Totally True Story; Birdie Nashville Public Television Spirit Award, and Ourtime Life- Blue; The Altar Boyz; and Tick, Tick … BOOM! time Achievement Award. Her other U.S. tours and regional credits include Disney Live STEPHEN OREMUS (Orchestrations and Ar- Winnie the Pooh, Minsky’s, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, Seven rangements) is the music supervisor/arranger of the original Brides for Seven Brothers, The Baker’s Wife, Much Ado About Noth- Broadway and worldwide productions of and Avenue ing, Beyond Therapy, and Me and My Girl. Louizos’ film and televi- Q. For Broadway, he was music supervisor, vocal arranger, sion credits include Sex and the City and The Secret Lives of Dentists.

20 MIRENA RADA (Costume Design) has worked on Charleston, South Carolina, and Julie Andrews – The Gift of Broadway, in Las Vegas, London, and on the first national Music. Mead’s touring credits include The Musical Adventures tour of Avenue Q. Her other credits include SpongeBob of Flat Stanley, Frankly Ben, A Year With Frog and Toad, and Square-Pants: The Sponge Who Could Fly! A New Musical; Stormy Weather. He is one of the directors of Syntonic Design Big Apple Circus’ Picturesque, Dreams of a City, Carnevale, Group, an audio design and rental company, and Autograph and Big-Top-Doo-Wop; Collected Stores with Uta Hagen; Pera A2D, an audio distribution company. Palas ( Critics Award); Ballet Tech’s Lincoln EVAN ENSIGN (Associate Director) serves as associ- Portrait; Moonlight with Jason Robards and Live Schreiber; ate director for Shrek the Musical (Broadway) and Avenue Q and Tokyo Disneyland’s Jubilation . Rada’s film credits (U.S. tour). He was associate director for Avenue Q (Broad- include Coming and Going and Enchanted. She is the recipient way and London) and RENT (Broadway and U.S. tour), of the 2004 Irene Sharaff Young Master in Costume Design and co-associate director for Les Misérables (U.S. tour). He Award. directed RENT in Montreal and the Far East, and Out of the HOWELL BINKLEY’s (Lighting Design) credits Reach of Children and Womyn In Three in New York. Ensign include In the Heights, LoveMusik, , Avenue Q, was the production stage manager on Broadway for Exit Bridge and Tunnel, Dracula, Steel Magnolias, Golda’s Balcony, the King; Avenue Q; Jerry Springer – The Opera; Imaginary Hollywood Arms, The Best Man, Minnelli on Minnelli, The Full Friends; Barbara Cook – Mostly Sondheim; Chicago; and Annie Monty, Parade, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and Sinatra at Radio Get Your Gun. City Music Hall. He has also designed lighting for La Jolla ANDREW GRAHAM’s (Music Supervisor) national Playhouse, Shakespeare Theatre Company, , tour credits include Avenue Q, , Thoroughly Modern The Old Globe, Guthrie Theatre, , Hart- Millie, Oliver, Seussical the Musical, , and Foot- ford Stage, Seattle Repertory Theatre, The Kennedy Center’s loose. In Europe, he toured with and Hair. Graham’s Sondheim Celebration, and for dance companies Alvin Ailey, regional credits include , Annie, Fame, Miss Saigon, Av- American Ballet Theatre, the Joffrey Ballet, and Parsons enue Q, and . He holds music degrees from Capital Dance. Binkley won the Helen Hayes Award five times, the University in Columbus, Ohio, and Trinity College of Music 1993 Sir Laurence Olivier Award, the Canadian Dora Award in London. for Kiss of the Spider Woman, the 2006 Henry Hewes Design ALLIED LIVE (Tour Marketing) is a full-service en- Award, the 2006 Outer Critics Circle Award, and the 2006 tertainment marketing and advertising agency representing Tony Award for Jersey Boys. numerous Broadway shows, national tours, performing arts JON WESTON’s (Sound Design) Broadway credits institutions, and experiential entertainment entities through- include 13; Les Misérables; The Color Purple; The Glass Me- out the United States and Canada. Its current clients include nagerie; Caroline, or Change; Nine; Imaginary Friends; Thor- Avenue Q; Mamma Mia!; RENT; Hair; Legally Blonde; Billy oughly Modern Millie; The Green Bird; It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Elliot; STOMP; In the Heights; Spring Awakening; August: Blues; On the Town; and (starring the late Osage County; Cirque du Soleil; Million Dollar Quartet; Feld Raul Julia and Sheena Easton). Weston’s Off-Broadway and Entertainment; the Washington National Opera; Reprise regional credits include Parade; The First Wives Club; Rooms: Theatre Company; Los Angeles Philharmonic; Broadway by A Rock Romance; ; Himself & Nora; The the Bay; the Music Center; and Hollywood & Highland Cen- Thing About Men; Tick, Tick … BOOM!; Bright Lights, Big ter. For more information, visit www.alliedlive.com. City; and Family Guy Live! He began his audio career at MICHAEL McASSEY (Musical Director) has been T.T.G. Studios in Los Angeles, recording music for the televi- the conductor for Chicago, The Will Rogers , Smokey sion shows The Love Boat and Dynasty. Joe’s Café, Cohoes Music Hall, Theater Barn, and The Crys- LEW MEAD’s (Sound Design) Broadway design tal Palace in Aspen. He toured with Donny Osmond’s Joseph credits include , , Urinetown, and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (keyboards). McAssey Onward , and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. His is a MAC award-winning vocalist (New York City Cabaret), event and concert credits include The Spoleto Festival in an actor in Late Nite Comic (Broadway), and portrayed Edna

21 in Hairspray. He is thrilled to be on Avenue Q. For more Theatre, and Peter and Wendy (). For more infor- information, visit www.michaelmcassey.com. mation, visit www.technicaltheatersolutions.com. RYAN GIBBS (Production Stage Manager) is pleased WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS (Producer) is to be part of the Avenue Q team. His national tour credits dedicated to creating and producing live entertainment. Its include , RENT, Man of La Mancha, critically acclaimed productions reach tens of thousands of and . Gibbs has worked for NETworks concertgoers and theater lovers each year. In keeping with Presentations, Phoenix Entertainment, the Fulton Opera its mission to develop original work, Work Light Produc- House, and the Forestburgh Playhouse. Love and thanks to tions has launched three new musicals in the last two years Mom, Sarah, and Amy. and continues to seed new projects. The company has been CANDACE HEMPHILL (Assistant Stage Manager) honored to collaborate with world-class creative professionals hails from Des Moines, Iowa, where she received her bache- whose artistry has inspired each and every production. lor of fine arts degree from Drake University. She also holds a STEPHEN GABRIEL (Executive Producer) is a master of fine arts degree from Wayne State University’s Hil- founding partner and president of Work Light Productions. berry Repertory in Detroit, Michigan. Hemphill has toured He produced the national tours of Tony award-winning musi- with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and RENT, cals Avenue Q and A Year With Frog and Toad and developed and is loving life on the road. Her regional credits include The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Frankly Ben, and The Chautauqua Theatre Company, Barrington Stage Company, Ant and the Elephant. Gabriel produced Julie Andrews’ return and Shakespeare Festival. to the concert stage in Julie Andrews – The Gift of Music, with KATE EGAN (Company Manager) is delighted to be performances at the Hollywood Bowl, London, and Austra- part of Avenue Q. With a varied career, including Rock ’n’ Roll lia. Gabriel’s new musical, based on Roald Dahl’s James and promotions, venue management, presenting Broadway tours, the Giant Peach, will premiere at the Goodspeed Opera House and producing smaller shows, Egan has been company man- in 2010. Gabriel serves on the board of International Per- ager for the national tours of Gypsy and . forming Arts for Youth. Deepest thanks to family and friends for their loving support, NANCY GABRIEL (Producer) joined Work Light and Steve and Nancy Gabriel for this opportunity. Productions in 2007, following nearly two decades at IMG CINDY TOLAN (Casting) and Adam Caldwell Artists as an artist manager and vice president and director of have cast all of the productions of Avenue Q for the past six the dance division. Gabriel was responsible for the interna- years. Her additional credits include All My Sons (associate tional touring and new project commissions for clients such producer), Xanadu, Medea, and A Year With Frog and Toad as Pilobolus, Twyla Tharp Dance, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane on Broadway and Resurrection Blues in London. Her film Dance Company, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, credits include It’s Kind of a Funny Story, Letters to Juliet, Blue and Soweto Gospel Choir. At Work Light Productions, she Valentine, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, Sugar, The Darjeel- co-produced Julie Andrews – The Gift of Music and the na- ing Limited, The Namesake, Kinsey, Sherrybaby, The Ballad of tional tour of Avenue Q. Gabriel is proud to have served on Jack and Rose, Personal Velocity, Angela, Casa de Los Babys, the board of directors of the Association of Performing Arts and Loggerheads. Tolan’s television credits include Flight of the Presenters and is most grateful to her three young children Conchords, Fringe, and The Return of Jezebel James. for providing the daily inspiration to create quality theater. n RHYS WILLIAMS (Production Supervisor) is manag- ing partner of Technical Theater Solutions, LLC (TTS), based in Charleston, South Carolina. TTS provides pro- duction supervision for a wide variety of clients, including the annual Spoleto Festival USA; Mabou Mines DollHouse; Disney Cruise Line, Inc.; and Work Light Productions. Wil- liams’ past associations include the Broadway musical Plan On, multiple Broadway productions for the National Actor’s

22 STAFF FOR AVENUE Q Photography/B-Roll ………...……….. KeyLight Media GENERAL MANAGEMENT Web Design ………..………………...…… Allied Live Work Light Productions Merchandise ………..…. Creative Goods, Pete Milano Stephen Gabriel Nancy Gabriel Scott Seay Accountant ………....….. Fried & Kowgios CPA’s LLP PRODUCTION SUPERVISION Robert Fried, CPA Technical Theater Solutions Bookkeeper ………..….. Galbraith and Company, Inc. Rhys Williams Chelsea Mylett Mike East TOUR MARKETING - ALLIED LIVE Sarah Galbraith Tanya Grubich Laura Matalon Insurance …………...……….. D.R. Reiff & Associates Marya K. Peters John Gilmour Sonny Everett, Dennis Reiff MERCHANDISE Banking ………………..……………………….. Chase Creative Goods Merchandise, LLC Payroll …………………...…..….. CSI Payroll Services Pete Milano, President Lance Castellana Amy Gibbs, Touring Representative Travel ……………...….… Road Rebel/Claudine Kuhn www.avenueqtourgoods.com Alicia Blonsky CASTING Cindy Tolan Adam Caldwell, Casting Associate CREDITS TOUR DIRECTION Scenery constructed by Centerline Studios and adapted by The Booking Group Technical Theatre Solutions. 59th Street Bridge Photograph from Meredity Blair Panorama New York used with special permission by Richard Mollie Mann Kara Gebhart Berenholtz. Lighting Equipment from PRG LIGHTING. Sound Brian Brooks Richard Rundle and video equipment provided by Syntonic Design Group LLC. www.thebookinggroup.com Costumes executed by John Kristiansen New York Inc. “Christmas Eve” Wedding Dress electrified by Tom Talmon Studio. Props Company Manager …………….…..…...….. Kate Egan built by The Spoon Group, Tom Carroll Scenery, and Sandra Production Stage Manager ………..…..…. Ryan Gibbs Chugkowski. Road Rebel Entertainment Touring. Cast bus Head Carpenter ………………….....……. Dave Smith provided by Croswell VIP Motorcoach. Crew bus provided by Associate Director ……………….…….... Evan Ensign Hemphill Bros. Coach. Trucking provided by JANCO. TV Assistant Stage Manager ………… Candace Hemphill Commerical produced by Cinevative. New York rehearsal space Puppet Coach …………..….………….. Aymee Garcia provided by Chelsea Studios. Associate Set Designer ……..……………. Todd Potter Avenue Q has not been authorized or approved in any manner by Associate Costume Designer …... Karl A. Ruckdeschel or , which have no responsibility for its content. Associate Lighting Designer …...………. Ryan O’Gara Quote from Something’s Coming (Bernstein/Sondheim) by Associate Sound Designer …...... Geoffrey D. Fishburn permission of Leonard Bernstein Music Publishing Company LLC. Automated Light Programmer ….…….….. Joe Allegro (ASCAP) Production Electrician ………... Heather Lentz Hunter SPECIAL THANKS Head Electrician ………….……...….. Stephanie Cook Clemson University – Lillian Harder, Woody Moore, Richard Head Audio ……………….………...…….. Ben Plasse Goodstein Prop Master ……………….….……….. Lonnie Goertz Any monetary donations received during this performance will Wardrobe Supervisor ………..….…… Heather Yerrick be passed on to MMCF/Valerie Center to support healthcare Second Carpenter …………….….………… Mike East services for children with cancer and blood disorders. In honor of Ms. Tori Lee, a 6-year-old hero who inspires us every day. www. Second Electrician …………....……… David Spirakes mmcvaleriecenter.org Second Audio ……………………..…… Robert Allen WARNING: This production employs machines that create fog Sound & Video Design Effects and smoke effect, and strobe lighting. …………....……….…… Syntonic Design Group, LLC Puppets By ……...……... Rick Lyon/The Lyon Puppets Exclusive Tour Direction: The Booking Group Avenue Q was supported by a residency and public staged reading at the 2002 Music Supervisor …..………….……. Andrew Graham O’Neill Music Theater Conference of the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, Music Copying/Preparation …...……. Emily Grishman Waterford, Connecticut. www.avenueqontour.com Legal Counsel ………..… Levine, Plotkin, Menin LLP Loren Plotkin, Cris Criswell

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