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Written and Composed by JASON ROBERT BROWN Originally Produced for the Stage by ARIELLE TEPPER and MARTY BELL Originally Produced by Northlight Theatre: Chicago, Illinois

Director Musical Director Derek Baxter Jason Tucker

Lighting Designer Set Designer Sound Designer Dalton Dalton Hamilton Austin Roberts

Stage Manager Costume Designer Properties Nick Giallourakis Debbi Lastinger Erin McLarty

Produced under special arrangement with Music Theatre International

Season Sponsors: Kate Tiedemann & Elllen Cotton

Show sponsor: The Central Park Performing Arts Foundation PRODUCTION STAFF Director ...... Derek Baxter Production Manager. . . James Grenelle Musical Director...... Jason Tucker Dressers...... David O’Brien Stage Manager...... Nick Giallourakis Karisa Steagall Asst . Stage Manager. . . . . Bri Fallahee Crew ...... Greg Bowen Scenic, Lighting, and Projection Design by Julia Estep Dalton Hamilton Savannah Moore Master Electrician. . . . . Dalton Hamilton Tegan Steagall Scenic Builder/Artist. . . . Dalton Hamilton Headshot Photographer. . . . Jason Roberts Costume Designer . . . . . Debbi Lastinger Production Photographer. . . . Picture This Sound Designer ...... Austin Roberts. Public Relations...... Sarah Roehm Properties...... Erin McLarty Business Manager...... Betsy Byrd Light Board...... Robert Lastinger Costume & Props Coord. . . Ronnie Farley Follow Spots...... Kortney Steagall Graphic Designer...... Julie Johnston Brenna Miller

ORCHESTRA Keyboard/Conductor. . . . . Jason Tucker Cello...... Nathan Mock Bass...... Dan Kalosky RJ Lawson Guitar...... Eve Goldstein Violin ...... Caroline Goldstein

VERY SPECIAL THANKS Chika Barnhizer, Mike Billings, Greg Bowen, David Collins, Tony DiGiorgio, Julie Johnston, David O’Brien, Karisa Steagall, Kierstan Steagall, Kortney Steagall, JThor Productions, Satin and Lace Bridal Boutique

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR When looking for musical theatre work to perform in a pandemic, is a perfect choice . Small cast, socially distanced blocking, one act, and an amazing journey that is told so theatrically and well . It really is at the summit for small musical theatre . I am excited to be sharing this journey with you . This musical stems from something so simple as literally the last five years of the composer’s life at that time . He had just experienced a whirlwind romance and decided to capture it all in a musical . I could go on and on about the symbolism and narrative techniques used within this piece, but I will let you figure it all out for yourselves . That is part of the journey . Please sit back, relax, and enjoy this musical we have all worked so hard to bring to life . This cast and crew and production team have really brought their best, and have amazed and wowed me every step of the process . Sometimes in life, you are just lucky to even be a part of something like this . And I am beyond lucky to get to be at the table with these designers, a participant with this crew, and a spectator at every rehearsal to this entire team working at the top of their craft . Tonight, you will get to witness the art these humans create that I have had the immense joy of working with . Thank you for joining us and supporting the arts, especially local art during these unprecedented times . ~ Derek Baxter THE CAST Cathy Hiatt...... Megan Hoxie Jamie Wellerstein...... Robert Tait

Thank you to our understudies, without whom we could not have dared mount a two-person show. Understudy for Cathy...... Bri Fallahee Understudy for Jamie...... Jamey Feshold

JAMIE 2015 2020 CATHY

SCENE SYNOPSIS The entire action takes place between the years 2015-2020 . While Jamie’s story moves forward, Cathy’s story moves in reverse . –––––––– This performance will last 90 minutes with no intermission –––––––– Scene 1: Still Hurting ...... Cathy Scene 2: Shiksa Goddess...... Jamie Scene 3: See I’m Smiling...... Cathy Scene 4: Moving Too Fast...... Jamie Scene 5: I’m a Part of That...... Cathy Scene 6: The Schmuel Song...... Jamie Scene 7: A Summer in Ohio ...... Cathy Scene 8: The Next Ten Minutes...... Jamie & Cathy Scene 9: A Miracle Would Happen...... Jamie Scene 10: Climbing Uphill...... Cathy Scene 11: If I Didn’t Believe in You ...... Jamie Scene 12: I Can Do Better Than That...... Cathy Scene 13: Nobody Needs to Know ...... Jamie Scene 14: Goodbye Until Tomorrow/I Could Never Rescue You. . . . . Cathy & Jamie

For your safety, Eight O’Clock Theatre asks that you observe CDC safety precautions.

Video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. WHO’S WHO Megan Hoxie (Cathy) is a New York based actress, delighted to return to her Florida roots here at Eight O’Clock Theatre . Select credits: Footloose (Ariel Moore, NCL), Legally Blonde Nat’l Tour (Brooke Wyndham), Grease (U/S Sandy, RCL) . B .A . Marymount Manhattan College . All her gratitude and glory to God, her family, and the amazing L5Y team . Robert Tait (Jamie) was born and raised right here in Florida . He went on to study voice at USF’s School of Music while performing as a singer and stilt walker at Busch Gardens . His next opportunity was singing on Norwegian Cruise Lines where he traveled to more than 60 countries . Most recently, he was in NYC living his best life until that one pandemic thing happened . . But, it’s fine, it’s fine, its fine, it’s not a problem, it’s just a challenge! Bri Fallahee (U/S Cathy/ASM) is over the moon to be in this dream show with this sensational team! She was most recently seen on the EOT stage as Marcy Park in …Spelling Bee . She’d like to thank Derek, Nick, Jason, and the entire cast for the wonderful memories, creating her favorite thing: theatre . actorsfund .org/donate Jamey Feshold (U/S Jamie) is so excited to join his first Eight O’Clock Theatre production . After two years of crashing motorcycles, getting lit on fire, and drifting cars, he is ready to return to his first love, the theatre . He really thinks you’re going to like this show, he’s pretty sure it doesn’t suck . Derek Baxter (Director) is thrilled to be directing his third production for EOT after and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee . You also may have seen him on the EOT stage in The Full Monty, 1776, or . Derek has been directing professionally for about 20 years, and performing for over 30 . He has toured with Feld Entertainment, The Aerial Angels Circus, and Forbidden Broadway after spending his teens on Nickelodeon’s All That and The Kenan & Kel Show . He would like to thank the ’rents, his friends, and the cast and crew of L5Y for making this show such an easy joy to direct . Jason Tucker (Music Director) is pleased to be back at EOT for this unique production in this unique time . Jason has directed, music-directed, and conducted many EOT productions . He conducted for (2000), Shrek, The Addams Family, Mame, Nunsense II, and Jekyll & Hyde. He music-directed Chicago, The Sound of Music, West Side Story (1999), Pippin, Tintypes, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Six Guns and Sasparilla (which he composed) . He directed Spring Awakening, Footloose, Lost at Sea (which he wrote with his partner, Amanda Elend), Beauty and the Beast, , The Fantasticks, Bye Bye Birdie, My Favorite Year, and . Jason just moved back to Florida after years spent in NYC, LA, and Nashville . His favorite productions are Mixon (7) and Mercer (4) . Nick Giallourakis (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be stage managing his fifth production with EOT, where he is thankful to call home . Nick is pursuing a B .F .A . (with a focus in stage management) at Florida Atlantic University . Big thanks to Derek, Jason, Bri, Erin, and the rest of this amazing production team and incredible cast . He is supported by an amazing group of family & friends . Remember to please vote, wear your mask, and enjoy the show! Eight O’Clock Theatre Donors | Thank you for your support! $10,000 & above $2500-$4999 $500-$999 $100-$249 $50-$99 Kate Tiedemann & Ellen Cotton Veronica Farley James Grenelle William Draeger, Jr . Sue Bordeaux Central Park Performing Arts Clearwater Threshers Management & Associates Kathie Fisher Mr . & Mrs . DeGroff Foundation Robert & Leslie Freedman Brian & Debbie Johnson $1000-$2499 $250-$499 Larry & Donna Genskow $5000 & above Paul & Judy Hall Jan & Jerry Bachus Adele & Robert Luxa Karen & Matthew Johnston Mike & Debi Hugill Betsy Byrd Robert Rodgers Moore Relations, Inc . Pat Grubb Janice Tetrault The Stuffed Mushroom Robert & Debbi Lastinger Kellee & David Watt Tampa Bay Ukelele Society Michael Menszycki Melanie & John Toppe Ben Taylor Phil & Bridget Yurecka Please consider joining our generous donors

Eight O’Clock Theatre, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS EOT STAFF Judith Hall President Betsy Byrd Managing Director John Toppe Vice President James Grenelle Asst . Managing Director Melanie Toppe Treasurer Ronnie Farley Costumes/Props Coord Karen Johnston Secretary Dalton Hamilton Director of Production Ops Travis Moore Sarah Roehm Public Relations Rocco Morabito Julie Johnston Graphic Designer Aaron Fodiman Honorary Vicki Flores Volunteer Coordinator Margaret Word Burnside Honorary Lona Hensley Volunteer Coordinator Central Park Performing Arts Center Staff Donna Seaman Operations Manager Scott Dempster Tech Asst Rob Mondora Artistic Supervisor Chris Coon Event Asst Mary Mullan Office Specialist Savanna Mullins Event Asst Joe Ingrao Technical Supervisor Jim Taylor Event Asst Dino Pinto Marketing Barbara Volkmann Event Asst Shannon Hurst Box Office Supervisor Central Park Performing Arts Foundation Daniel Lehan President Kim Feaster Margaret Coupe Vice President Marya Flurnoy John Toppe Past President Jennifer Greacen-Crawford Ron Flurnoy Treasurer Judith Hall Sue Osborne Secretary Steve Halstead www.facebook.com/ Sue Bordeaux Admin Asst Maggie Miklos eightoclocktheatre Joan Byrne RPA Director Danielle McManus Noble Fran Bartlett Betty Van Stedum www.eightoclocktheatre.com Patty Brundrette For tickets, visit LargoArts.com or call the etral ark erformig rt eter 727-587-6793 etral ark rie argo EightOClockTheatre.com Three More Musicals in Our Revised Smaller-Cast Safer Season

March 5-21, 2021 May 14-23, 2021 August 6-15, 2021 Sponsored by Ronnie Farley Sponsored by Judy Hall, Sponsored by and Mike & Debbi Hugill John & Melanie Toppe Karen Johnston and Travis Moore BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! Two More Revues in Addition to Our Season of Musicals: Co-produced with the Central Park Performing Arts Center January 8-10, 2021 April 16-18, 2021

SEASON SPONSOR: Kate Tiedemann & Ellen Cotton ASL Interpreters provided at selected performances. Call the box office for reservations We’ve Missed You!

EOT and the Central Park Performing Arts Center are making the best and safest possible plan for our upcoming shows . Rehearsing in large numbers would remove the possibility of maintaining social distancing and increase risk . We’ve made some VERY exciting changes in our lineup and trust that you will be equally excited about our “small” shows! Also, the Center has made the decision to maintain the -style seating plan for the entire season making audience social distancing possible . If you have renewed your season tickets, the box office will call to discuss cabaret- seating arrangements . If you would still like to renew, please call the box office (727-587-6793) as soon as possible . All seating choices from last season will be held for you next season, when we hopefully resume normal theatre-style seating .