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URINETOWN The Musical

F "'E ARTS CENTER EASTERN I LLINOIS U N I VERS IT Y department of ·- .. e c __

Ui'.l fRSITY T~EATRE STAFF :?ECIP ENTS OF EXCEL.EI'. E presents IN F 1\.Jf ARTS AWARD Professors Jean Wolsk Interim Choir Dovrd Wolski Deb Althoff Monom Amr Koren Eisenhour Jennifer Andrews Bnon Aycock Associate Professor Emily Betz Koylo Blue Hannah Brinson Rob Browy Christopher J Mrtchell Mirando Buob Nrcholos Comfreld Music and lyrics by Assistant Professor Domen Edwards Coren Evers Bryon Grossbouer Elisabeth Hortrich Book and lyrics by Nrck Show Urinefown was produced on Broadway in September, 2001 by the Araca Group and Brendan Hughes Robert Kalmbach Jeff Tangeman Theresa Lipinski Jessrco Mahrt Dodger Theatricals in association with TheaterDreams, Inc., and Lauren Mitchell Instructors Stacey Mollo Mrchoel Papaleo Jennifer Pepsnik Ryan Petemell Mary Yarbrough Scott Podraza Melrsso Reczek DIRECTOR Specialists Rocco Renda Stacy Scherf Jeremy Seymour Kate Slovrnskr Jeffrey Tangeman Rhronon Tom Hawk Kyle Snyders Suson Sporocro OHice Mana ger Mirando Stone Andrew Swanson Shown Thompson Alex Truconno Dam to K lewis MUSICAL DIRECTOR Sarah Vecchio Emrle Weilbacher Jay lvey Professors Emeritus Aubrey Wiggs Chrrstopher Yonke Clarence Blanchette Jerry Ersenhour EIU DISTINGUISHED John T Oerting ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS OCTOBER 15, 16, 18, 19,7 PM '"'~AfRE ARTS MA. "S

• Randall Arney 78 1981 Doudna Fme Arts Center StaH J h M lk . h 7 OCTOBER 17, 2 PM Dwrght Vaught, Dr rector 0 n a ovrc ex 6 1992 Don Crews, Specral Arrangements & Promotions Glen Gobbor~ 72 1995 Dennis Malak, Events Coordinator Joan Allen ex 78 1998 2010 Don Crews, Patron Services OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNUS AWARD RECIPIENT ARTS MAJORS THE THEATRE Amelio J. Heape '94 1999 DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER

WWW.EIU.EDU/DOUDNA Urinetown, The Musical The Directors Setting: A Gotham-like city Time: Sometime after the Stink Years JEFFREY TANGEMAN (Director) Previous directing credits include: (Off and Off-off Broadway) After The Glory, The Confirmation (Fi­ nalist: 2003 Samuel French OOB Short Play Festiva l), Henry V, Boys in the Director...... Jeffrey Tangeman Backroom, as well as the premiere productions of The Turn Down, Strained Scenic Design ...... Nick Shaw Relationships, Blind Tom {Workshop}, The Beau Defeated, An Unhappy and Costume Design ...... Karen Eisenhour Woman, The Triumpph of the West, Dinner at Ate, Escape From Bond­ age (Historical Chronology of Frederick Douglass). The former Producing Lighting Design ...... David Wolski Artistic Director of Black Box Productions in NYC and Artistic Director for Piano/Music Director...... Jay lvey the New Play Developmental Series with Love Creek Productions (also in NYC), Jeffrey has directed regionally with such companies as The Source Theatre (D.C.), Nebraska Repertory Theatre, The New Theatre (Miami), Cast Huntington Rep ., Orpheus Theatre, and Heartland Theatre. His regional credits include: Lend Me a Tenor, Kiss Me Kate, The Mikado, Humble Boy, The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr{abrgd), Never the Sinner: The Leo­ Officer Lockstock, a policeman ...... Andy Buel pold and Loeb Story, The Little Prince, and Footloose. He has also directed Little Sally, a poor little girl...... Rachael Sapp in the university and conservatory arenas with such productions as: Meta­ Bobby Strong, assistant custodian at poorest, filthiest urinal in town ...... Joe Amato morphoses (Zimmerman), Hedda Gabler, Inspecting Carot Marisol, The Caldwell B. Cladwell, president/owner of Urine Good Co (UGC) .Andrew Swanson** Laramie Project, Noises Off, Tartuffe, The Taming of the Shrew, Much Ado Hope Cladwell, Cladwell's daughter, new in town ...... Molly Manhart** About Nothing, Lydie Breeze, and Sweet Charity. Jeffrey currenrly teaches Directing, Acting and Script Analysis at EIU where he will also direct next Penelope Pennywise, chief custodian at poorest, filthiest urinal in town .. Katy Hawley** semester's production of Noises Off. Jeffrey also serves as an Advisory Officer Barrel, Lockstock's partner...... Tom Michael*** Board Member and former Chair of the Board of Directors for The Indepen­ Mr. McQueen, Cladwell's right hand man ...... Tim Tholl dent Theatre Collective in Wheeling, WV (his birthplace!) and is a proud Senator Fipp, a public servant...... Brandon Wilson* member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSDC Old Man Strong, a poor man, Bobby's father, aka Joseph Strong ...... Ryan McCain Josephine Strong, a poor woman, Bobby's mother, aka Old Ma Strong ..... Abby Wilburn Hot Blades Harry, a poor man ...... Grant Molen JAY IVEY is a doctoral candidate in vocal performance and literature at Soupy Sue, a poor woman ...... Shauna Miller* the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He also holds degrees Tiny Tom, a poor boy...... Tony Boyd* from the University of Illinois (voice) and Shorter College (piano). He Little Becky Two Shoes, a poor woman ...... Ashley Ruddell has been seen in such operatic roles as Rigoletto, Lescaut (ManonL the Bobbie the Stockfish, a poor woman ...... Claire Pinos title roles of Don Giovanni and Gianni Schicchi, Morales (Carmen), Billy "Boy" Bill, a poor man ...... Camilia Kennett and Maximillian in with Jerry Hadley. He is also an active Mrs. Millennium, a UGC executive ...... Meg Borah music director in the area, recently for such productions as Fiddler on Dr. Billeaux, UGC executive, head of research ...... Elyse Waggoner ** the Roof, , A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Mr. Cladwell's Secretary, a valued UGC employee ...... Nora Euker* * * Oklahoma, and Day Boy Night Girl. Other professional music theatre Cops ...... Caitlin Bieda*, Nora Euker, Jake Dorencz,Ryan McCain credits include , , Little Shop of Hor­ UGC Executives ...... Caitlin Bieda, Cori Christenholz, Jake Dorencz rors, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Feathers in the Wind. He teaches voice, music theatre/, and lyric diction here at Eastern. Band Members Joy lvey...... Piano/Music Director The Cast Pamela Machala ...... Keyboard Kyle Dombroski...... Percussion Andrew R. Buel is pursuing Teacher Certification in Theatre Arts and Music. Daniel Kent ...... Reeds Andrew is a Junior at EIU who has token on the role of Colibon in The Tempest, Amanda Ponkauskas ...... Reeds Jonathon Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace, and most recently Rabbi in Fiddler Mark Rheaume ...... Trombone/Euphonium on the Roof. He would like to thank his parents and high school fine arts instruc­ tors! Choreographer Allison Fischer is a native of Charleston, IL and grew up dancing and leach- ing at the Jacqueline Bennett Dance Center. After high school graduation, she Rachoel Sopp is a Freshman coming from Tuscola IL. Rachoel is making her EIU signed a contract with the Mid-Illinois Ballet !now known as USA stage debut! She has previously played roles in Honk/, Little Shop of Horrors as Ballet Company) and danced, taught and toured all over the United Stoles for 5 Audrey, as Kim McAfee, and Rumors as Cookie. years. Some of the ballets she performed were Nutcracker and Giselle. Allison finished an Associates Degree at Lake Land College and also did choreography for Charleston High School productions of Dames at Sea and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. She also did the choreography for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Eastern Illinois University. After finishing Joseph R Amato is a Senior Music major. He is on active member in the M usic a Bachelors Degree in Dance Performance at Illinois Stole University, Allison was Deportment and was lost seen onstoge as Lazor Wolf in EIU's spring production asked to head up the Ballet program at the Dance Life Center. Allison is thrilled of . He would like to thank his family and is looking forward to be working for the Eastern Illinois University's Theatre Deportment again. to wedding his fiancee, Emily, in July. Stage Manager and Assistants

Senior Jen Holdefer !Stage Manager) will be taking her journey to the next phose Andrew Swanson is a Sophomore Theatre Performance major and Communica­ of her life in December of 20 l 0 when she graduates from Eastern Illinois Universi­ tion minor. Andrew has previously been seen on the EIU stage in Fiddler on the ty. Jen has enjoyed the four years she has spent here at Eastern . She would like to Roof and The Tempest and is a recipient of the Excellence in Fine Arts Award. thank her Dod and Grandparents for their unfailing support as well as her entire He would like to thank his and fam ily for their constant support! theatre family here at Eastern Illinois University. She wishes the cast and crew great success with the entire run of Urinetown.

Dominique Dixon !Assistant Stage Manager) is a Junior Theatre Major. She Molly Manhart, a Junior from Strasburg IL, is a Theatre Arts major in Per­ would like to thank her parents for supporting her dreams of becoming on actress formance and Tech. Molly is on active member of the EIU productions both since middle school. onsloge and in the scene shop. She has previously been seen in lost fall produc­ tion of Step on a Crack and in the spring musical Fiddler on the Roof.

Hilary Shields !Assistant Stage Manager) is a Junior History major from Beech­ Koty Howley, a 2007 EIU Alum, has returned to EIU for Teacher Certification in er City, IL. This is her debut at working behind the scenes with the Theatre Theatre Arts and Family Consumer Science. Her last role at EIU was Domino in Dept. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. She would like to thank the Wolskis and the entire Theatre Department for welcoming her bock! Tom Michael is a Senior Theatre Arts major in Design and Tech. Tom hails from Shauna Miller is a Senior English and Theatre Teacher Certification major. Shauna Salem ll. Seen in last spring's musical, Fiddler on the Roof, Tom is no stranger to had her EIU stage debut last year as Grandma Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof. She the EIU stage. He would like to thank, "my family for putting up with me." would like to thank, "my family for being supportive, my brother for being famous with me, and Brandon Wilson for being sensational."

, Tim Tholl, a Lockport native, is entering his Senior year at EIU as a Theatre Arts Anthony Boyd, this is Anthony's first EIU performance although he worked as a major. He has previous appeared onstage in Fiddler on the Roof, The Tempest, costume shop runner for Fiddler on the Roof. He is a Sophomore Theatre Arts ma­ and received an Irene Ryan Nomination for his portrayal of Jason in Medea. He jor from Harvey, IL and was a participant in the Thorton Speech Team. He would is also a member of Hello Dali lmprov troupe. He would like to thank his family, like to thank his family and friends that teach to Live, Love, and Laugh! friends, professors, and especially David Wolski for being a hoss.

Brandon Wilson is a native of Greenup ll. Brandon has previously been seen on Ashley Ruddell was seen in last spring's musical, Fiddler on the Roof and as a the EIU stage as Sebastian in The Tempest and Avram in Fiddler on the Roof. He goddess in The Tempest. Sophomore Elementary Education major Ashley is is a Junior Theatre Arts and History major and a minor in Music. He would like to again returning to the EIU stage. She would like to thank, "my family and high thank friends and family, especially his parents! school director for pushing me to continue my for theatre!"

Ryan McCain is a Sophomore Theatre Arts Tech major from Palatine, IL and has Claire Pinos, a Freshman Elementary Education major from Darien IL, is excited previous performed on the EIU stage as Nachum in Fiddler on the Roof and Fer­ for her first performance at EIU! She has previously performed elsewhere as Ivy in dinand in The Tempest. He would like to thank Susannah Kist, his very supportive Bare, in Aida, and Joanne in . She would like to thank the cast and crew family, and the gentlemen of SAE! of Urinetownl

Abby Wilburn is a Freshman Special Education major with a Theatre minor. Camilia Kennett is entering her Junior year as a Music Teacher Certification major. Abby is making her EIU Theatre debut! She has previously worked on shows such Cam ilia is making her first appearance on the EIU stage in Urinetown. She would as Smokey Joe's Cafe, Footloose, Les Miserables, Blood Brothers, and Tea & Sym­ like to thank her voice teachers and the university for letting her have this experi­ pathy. She would like to thank her family, especially her Dad! ence!

Grant Molen, a Sophomore Theatre Arts major from Taylorville, IL, first debuted Meg Borah is entering her first EIU production. Meg is a Freshman Family Con­ on the EIU stage as Mike in The Love Course and the spring production of Incor­ sumer Science major and is very excited to be a part of Eastern! She has previ­ ruptible. He is a member of the Hello Dali student improv group and is a recipient ously participated in Belle and The Candyman at The Little Theatre in Sullivan, IL. of an Honors College Continuing Student Scholarship Elyse Waggoner, is a Senior Theatre Arts Performance major. Elyse was last seen Scenes/Musical Numbers: in Fiddler on the Roof and The Tempest. She is a Talented Student Award recipient or the Costume Shop and an active member in the EIU Theatre Arts Department. She would like to thank her family and fiance Nicki l Act 1: J Scene 1: The poorest, filthiest urinal in town N ora Euker was first seen on the EIU stage last spring as Sprinlze in Fiddler on the Urinetown Entire Company Roof. Nora is a Sophomore pursuing a duel major in Communication Disorders Science and Theatre Arts. She has been awarded a Talented Student Award in the Privilege to Pee Pennywise and the Poor Scene Shop. She would like to thank her parents, brother, sister, and Mrs. Misikl Scene 2: Executive offices of Urine Good Company (UGC) Mister Cladwell Cladwell and UGC Execs.

Jake Dorencz is a Freshman Business M arketing major with a minor in Advertising. Jake is a native of Romeoville and has had previous acting experience of Plainfield Scene 3: A street corner North High School. He would like to thank, "all my friends for supporting my deci­ Cop Song Lockstock, Barrel and Cops sion to audition for this play!" Follow Your Heart Bobby and Hope

Scene 4 : The poorest, filthiest urinal in town Cori Chrislenholz hails from Mattoon, ll. Cori is a Sophomore Biological Science/ Look at the Sky Bobby and the Poor Pre-Med major. Her last performance was a Blousy Brown in Bugsy Malone Jr. of The Little Theatre in Sullivan, ll. She would like to thank her parents and grandpar­ Scene 5: The good offices of Urine Good Company ents for being so supportive in everything she does! Don't Be the Bunny Cladwell, Hope and UGC Execs.

Scene 6 : The poorest, filthiest urinal in town Caitlin Bieda is a senior theatre arts major. She has recently been seen as lana in Act I Finale Entire Company Step on a Crack and Shaindel in Fiddler on the Roof. She is a member of Alpha Psi Omega and Hello Doli lmprov troupe. She would like to thank Tri Delta, her friends, her family and her mom and dad for their love and support. Thank you Jeff, for the opportunity. 15 Minute Intermission

} *Indicates membership in Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha Alpha Zeta Cast, J The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is Honorary Dramatic Society at Eastern Illinois University strictly prohibited. **Theatre Arts Scholarship Recipient Act II: Scene 1 : Montage PRODUCTION STAFF What Is Urinetown? Entire Company Choreographer...... Allison Fischer Technical Direction ...... Nick Shaw Scene 2: The secret hideout Assistant Costume Designer...... Amanda Cress* Snuff That Girl Hot Blades Harry, Becky Two­ Properties ...... Jacob Foster Shoes and the Poor Logo and Poster Design ...... Caleb Branson, Ryan Cress, Courtney Heinzman Run, Freedom, Run Bobby and the Poor House Manager...... Kaitlyn Conrad* Follow Your Heart () Hope

Scene 3: The offices of Urine Good Company Why Did I Listen to That Man? Pennywise, Hope and Company TECHNICAL STAFF Scene 4: The secret hideout Stage Manager...... Jen Holdefer Tell Her I Love Her Little Sally and the Poor Asst. Stage Manager...... Dominque Dixon, Hilary Shields Master Electrician ...... David Wolski Scene 5: Montage LBO ...... Gianni Adorno We're Not Sorry Entire Company SBO ...... Andi Cluster* I'm Not Sorry (Reprise) Pennywise and Cladwell Costume Shop Supervisor...... Karen Eisenhour I See a River Hope and Company Costumer...... Rhianon Harvey Scene Shop Foreman ...... Tom Hawk Audio Engineer...... Andi Cluster

SUPPORT STAFF Set Construction Crew...... Josh Anderson**, Rebecca Berkowicz*, Tony Boyd*, Anna Broughton, Ryan Cress, Nora Euker, Jacob Foster, Jillion Jacobs, Taylor Larson, Molly Manhart, Tom Michael, Blake Morris, Jason Rutowski, Sebastian Sodsaikich*, Danielle Swindel, Dominque Tolbert, Alex Truccano * *, Dory Williams, Michelle Williams Charge Painter ...... Sara Ellison Assistant Charge Painter...... Andrew Swanson Urinetown is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre Inter­ .. Paint Crew...... Tony Boyd, Ryan Cress, Josh Anderson national (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, Lighting Execution ...... Molly Manhart, Dijon Marshall, David Wolski 421 West 54th St., New York, NY 1 0019 Runners ...... Rebecca Berkowicz, Anna Broughton, Phone 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com Lauren Lepchenske, Dominique Tolbert SUPPORT STAFF DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER Costume Construction Crew...... Gianni Adorno, Caitlin Bieda, Amanda Cress* ,Karen Eisen hour, Tiffanie Haisma, Shelly THEATRE ARTS DEPARTMENT Hanson**, Ree Harvey, Katy Hawley, Jen Holdefer, 2010-201 1 SEASON OF PLAYS Katy Kruzic, Elaine Maim, Amber N ail* * * , Janee Seals, Lareasa Smith, Emily Thompson** , Elyse Waggoner Costume Running Crew Head ...... Amanda Cress FALL 2010 SPRING 2011 Costume Running Crew...... Sarah Foster, Tiffanie Haisma, Janee Seals Properties Execution ...... J acob Foste r Open Auditions for Fall performances Open Auditions for Spring performances Register in Movement Studio, DFAC 1080 Register in Movement Studio, DFAC 1080 Patron Services ...... Dan Crews 30 6 pm January 20 6 pm Box Office ...... Josh Anderson, Dan Crews, Ellie Sternaman, Elizabeth Turris i

Urinetow n 9th Annual New Works Play Reading The Theatre M ovement Studio October 15, 16, 18, 19 7 pm January 19 7 pm ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS October 17 2 pm Tartuffe Thanks to David Richardson and G raphic Arts in the Art Department Translations The Black Box The Black Box March 4, 5, 7,8 7 pm November 12, 13, 15, 16 7 pm March 6 2 pm November 14 2 pm

N oises Off Student Directed One-Acts The Theatre The Black Box April 15, 16, 18, 19 7 pm EASTERN I LLINOIS UN I VERS IT Y December 3,4 7 pm April17 2 pm department of theatre arts December 5 2 pm

6th Annual Dept. of Theatre Arts Undergraduate Reseach Symposium M ovement Studio .. December B 7 pm

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Auditions are open to the public. Please call 21 7-581-3121 for more information. FRIENDS OF THE THEATRE [)c J~U\IIr H~" MA[)f ;\Ill 1\ l lJ IY I /llll'/ UPCOMING EVENTS Angels Dr. Jean Dilworth Richard l umpkin Bill & Linda Perry Oct. 2 - Nov. 28 Barry Johnson Ron Martin Bill & Carol Strode Steven Cartwright: Topographies Exhibition, Tarble A rts Center Ron & Nancy Kruzic John T. Oerrling & Dr. Nancy Tait Gail Richard Producers Oct. 21, 7:30p.m. Patricia Ba ucum Fredd Gunzel John & Juanita Roberts EIU Concert Band Rick & Phyllis Bayles Vaughn & Ruth Jaenike J. Sain Jon & lynn Collins Pat McCallister West. Comm . Partnership Alex & Susan Peck Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. EIU Jazz Combos

Directors Dr. John Hanners Kevin & Nancy Reed Richard Rogers Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. N eil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway Stage Managers Jeff & Ann Cross Dr. Robert & Nancy Mike & Karla Ries Alison Eudeikis Hennings Jennifer Zorn-Sargent Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. R. Keith Jones EIU Faculty Artist Series: Jamie V. Ryan, Percussion James & Iris Martin

Crew Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. Jeremiah Barrett Kelli Daily Dr. Stanley Scott EIU Faculty Artist Series: Richard Robert Rossi and Anna Cromwell Mary Bryden Michael Drake Chuck White Richard & Barbara Funk Nov. 6- 13 Angel ...... $300.00+ Director...... $150.()().199.00 Stage Monoger...... $100.00-124.00 Producer...... $200.00.299.00 A$$0Ciote Direclor..... $125.()().149.00 Crew...... $50.()().99 .00 Embarass Valley Film Festival

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