THE NATION’S LEADING MUSICAL THEATER

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FROM THE DESK OF DAVID ARMSTRONG EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

IF YOU LOVE THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE, VOTE YES ON PROP 1. ACCESS FOR ALL!

f you are a resident of King County, in just a few weeks you will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to significantly enhance the impact, reach and stability Iof every one of our region’s remarkable Arts, Science and Heritage organizations including The 5th Avenue Theatre. By voting YES on Prop 1, you will expand access to arts, science and heritage education for every student in King County, and provide unprecedented access for underserved members of our community. Over the past decade, public funding for arts, science and heritage programs in our state has been cut in half, despite the fact that every research study demonstrates that exposure to arts and cultural experiences dramatically improves a child’s educational success. The kind of access to arts and culture that many of us experienced and benefited from during our own school years is not happening today. As public school budgets have been slashed, non-profit member of our community who wants to experience organizations have stepped in to provide these important world-class musical theater—regardless of their economic formative educational experiences to our children. It is nearly circumstances—through free and reduced-price tickets, and to impossible, however, for non-profit organizations like The 5th to introduce new and diverse audiences to our thrilling art form adequately fill this gap without additional funding sources. Prop and amazing historic venue. 1 will provide stable, dedicated resources to serve children and As a result of all this increased activity we will also have the our community more fully and consistently. privilege of providing increased and consistent employment Prop 1 will provide the needed funding to bring life-changing to our region’s irreplaceable theatrical ecosystem of actors, arts, science and cultural programs into our schools, as well as singers, dancers, musicians, directors, choreographers, designers, funding for schools to offer kids the opportunity to attend our technicians and theatrical craftspeople of all kinds. These are world-class theaters, museums, science institutions and concert your neighbors who live and work here and make King County halls for free. one of the three great theater centers in America. Prop 1 will also provide funding so that arts, science and And this is just what the The 5th will be able to accomplish. heritage organizations can offer free or reduced-price admissions Imagine the increased combined impact of all of our King to the members of our community who are on fixed budgets County arts, science and heritage organizations, small and large, including seniors, students and low-income and middle class on our community! families. A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of What will this mean for The 5th? Prop 1 will provide us with Arkansas demonstrated conclusively that “students who are a rare and crucial resource—funding for education and outreach exposed to cultural institutions, like museums and performing programs that we can count on and plan around. We have many arts centers, not only have higher levels of engagement with amazing and acclaimed educational programs, but there is more the arts but display greater tolerance, historical empathy, as we can do and there are still too many young people that we are well as better educational memory and critical thinking skills.” not currently reaching. With Prop 1 funding we can expand our Whether we personally have children or not, Prop 1 will truly in-school programs by taking more teaching artists into grade benefit us all. school, middle school and high school classrooms; we can provide With just one additional penny for every $10 you dozens of free student matinee performances of our productions spend—$30 a year for the average household—all of this can each season; we can expand participation and reach for our happen. We can’t afford to not make this investment in our kids Rising Star Project; we can tour our Adventure Musical Theater and our region. Prop 1 will have a profound and immediate productions to more schools throughout our region (including impact that we will all benefit from for generations. Please Vote rural and underserved King County communities such as North Yes on Prop 1 and help us create Access For All. Bend, Snoqualmie, Black Diamond and Enumclaw); and we can ensure that our statewide 5th Avenue High School Musical Theater Awards will thrive and grow for many years to come. Prop 1 would also allow us to open our doors to every

encoreartsseattle.com 5 Creativity CIRCLES Members of the Creativity Circles support the creative arc of the musical theater art form. They support The 5th’s investment in writers and artists; the creation, development and staging of new works; and help insure excellence in our service to this community, our children and this magical art form. For your leadership, we applaud and thank you.

VISIONARIES

Sheri and Les Biller Ann Ramsay-Jenkins Stephen P. and Faye Sarkowsky Paula Rosput Reynolds

INVESTORS

Barbara Crowe Tom and Connie Walsh

CREATORS

Marleen and Kenny Clodagh and Bob Ash Wanda Herndon Glenna Kendall Patrick Kennedy and Alhadeff Melissa Ries

Heather and Mike McKay Beth and Buzz Porter Tiia-Mai Redditt Cynthia Stroum

Photos by Jeff Carpenter, Team Photogenic and Mark Kitaoka

6 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE The 5th Avenue Theatre DAVID ARMSTRONG BERNADINE C. GRIFFIN Executive Producer & Artistic Director BILL BERRY Managing Director Producing Artistic Director

FOX THEATRICALS BARBARA WHITMAN

CAROLE SHORENSTEIN HAYS TOM CASSERLY LATITUDE LINK TERRY SCHNUCK/JACK LANE SCOTT DELMAN NATHAN VERNON ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG JAM THEATRICALS THE FORSTALLS SPENCER ROSS KEN WHITNEY and KRISTIN CASKEY & MIKE ISAACSON present The Public Theater Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director Patrick Willingham, Executive Director

production of

Music by Book & Lyrics by JEANINE TESORI LISA KRON Based on the graphic novel by ALISON BECHDEL starring ROBERT PETKOFF SUSAN MONIZ KATE SHINDLE ABBY CORRIGAN CARLY GOLD JADYN SCHWARTZ VICTORIA JANICKI ROBERT HAGER HENRY BOSHART LUKÉ BARBATO SMITH

Scenic & Costume Design Lighting Design Sound Design DAVID ZINN BEN STANTON KAI HARADA

Orchestrations Music Director Music Coordinator JOHN CLANCY MICAH YOUNG ANTOINE SILVERMAN

Hair & Wig Design Casting Company Manager Production Stage Manager RICK CAROTO JIM CARNAHAN, CSA MICHAEL CAMP SHAWN PENNINGTON JILLIAN CIMINI, CSA

Tour Booking Agency Tour Marketing & Press Production Management General Management THE BOOKING BROADWAY BOOKING JUNIPER STREET 321 THEATRICAL GROUP OFFICE PRODUCTIONS MANAGEMENT

Music Supervision CHRIS FENWICK Choreography by DANNY MEFFORD Directed by SAM GOLD

The world premiere of FUN HOME was produced by The Public Theater in New York City on October 22, 2013.

FUN HOME was developed, in part, at the 2012 Sundance Institute Theatre Lab at White Oak and the 2012 Sundance Institute Theatre Lab at the Sundance Resort.

MARLEEN AND KENNY ALHADEFF, 5TH AVENUE PRODUCING PARTNER 2016/17 5th Avenue Season Sponsors Media Sponsor Production Sponsor

encoreartsseattle.com 7 BEHIND THE SCENES: FUN HOME CAST & ORCHESTRA

Alison...... KATE SHINDLE Small Alison �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������CARLY GOLD Small Alison (at certain performances) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� JADYN SCHWARTZ Bruce...... ROBERT PETKOFF Medium Alison ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ABBY CORRIGAN Helen...... SUSAN MONIZ Christian...... LUKÉ BARBATO SMITH John...... HENRY BOSHART Joan...... VICTORIA JANICKI Roy/Mark/Peter/Bobby Jeremy �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ROBERT HAGER

UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. Standby for Bruce: MICHAEL WINTHER; Standby for Helen, Alison: AMANDA NAUGHTON; for Small Alison, Christian, John: NOELLE HOGAN; for Medium Alison, Joan: CAROLINE MURRAH; for Roy/Mark/Pete/Bobby Jeremy: ANTHONY FORTINO

DANCE CAPTAIN ANTHONY FORTINO Fun Home will be performed without an intermission.

FUN HOME ORCHESTRA Music Director/Keyboards: MICAH YOUNG Associate Music Director: ALEX HARRINGTON Guitars: JAKOB REINHARDT Basses: ALAN STEVENS HEWITT Reeds: PHILIP VARRICCHIO Drums/Percussion: JOHN DOING Music Coordinator: ANTOINE SILVERMAN Electronic Music Programming: BILLY JAY STEIN/STRANGE CRANIUM Music Copying: KAYE-HOUSTON MUSIC/ANNE KAYE, DOUG HOUSTON

THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE ORCHESTRA Violin/Viola: TOM DZIEKONSKI Cello: VIRGINIA DZIEKONSKI Music Coordinator: DANE ANDERSEN

CONTENTS

Play Therapy...... 10 Who’s Who...... 12 Education Wrap Up: By the Numbers...... 18 Access for All...... 29 The use of any recording device, either audio Please turn off your cell phones and pagers Upcoming Events...... 30 or video, and the taking of photographs, either prior to the beginning of the performance. with or without flash, is strictly prohibited.

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This piece first appeared in New York Magazine—April 6-19, 2015. encoreartsseattle.com 11 BEHIND THE SCENES: FUN HOME WHO’S WHO

ROBERT PETKOFF Christmas (Painted Horse), A Smile As Big As HENRY BOSHART (Bruce) Broadway: All The Moon (Hallmark), Homeland (HBO), (John) is grateful for this The Way with Bryan Rectify (Sundance), Banshee (Cinemax). Thanks opportunity to make his Cranston, Anything Michael, Sam, Jeanine, Lisa and Jim, Mom, professional debut! Goes, Ragtime, Spamalot, Dad and Emma! AbbyCorrigan.com. Many thanks to Dave Fiddler On The Roofand McKeown and Shirley Epic Proportions. CARLY GOLD (Small Grant Management, London: The Royal Alison) is thrilled to Trapper Felides, Family with Dame Judi make her professional Random Farms Theater, Dench and Tantalus. Regional: Sweeney Todd, debut! Heartfelt thanks Broadway Workshop and the entire Fun Home Hamlet, Troilus & Cressida, Follies, Romeo & and overwhelming Family. Love to Charlie, Amelia, Mom & Dad, Juliet, Compleat Female Stage Beauty and The gratitude to the Fun Grandparents, teachers and friends for believing Importance Of Being Earnest. Film: Irrational Home creative team for in me and supporting my dreams. Man, Vice Versa, Milk and Money, Gameday. this amazing TV: Elementary, Forever, Law and Order: SVU, opportunity: Jamie LUKÉ BARBATO The Good Wife and more. Robert is an Pillet/Victoria Kress/Bonnie Shumosky - SMITH (Christian) is award-winning audiobook narrator. Abrams Artists; Ellyn Marsh, Janine Molinari. thrilled to join the cast Special thanks to Mom, Dad, family and of Fun Home. He SUSAN MONIZ friends for their endless love and support. recently appeared at the (Helen) Broadway: Dreams are worth dreaming! Kennedy Center in Grease – Sandy & Rizzo. Debbie Allen’s Freeze Regional: Follies – Sally JADYN SCHWARTZ Frame… Stop The (Chicago Shakespeare (Small Alison at certain Madness. Luke can be Theater); October Sky performances) is honored seen in commercials for the Ford GT, Wendy’s, – Elsie (world premier); to play this special role DirecTV, Disney and more. His television Peggy Sue Got Married in her National Tour credits include The Goldbergsand Tyrant. – Peggy (world premier); debut! She’s grateful to Kismet (Joseph Jefferson award); Into the Woods, the Fun Home creative ANTHONY 9 to 5, Carousel, (Marriott Theatre); The Merry team for this amazing FORTINO (Understudy Widow, The Sound Of Music, (Chicago Lyric opportunity. Special Roy/Mark/Pete/Bobby Opera); Hot Mikado (Ford’s Theatre); Phantom, thanks to Alyson Isbrantsen, Jason Bercy & Jeremy) National Tour Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Fulton Theatre); Jillian Cimini. Love and thanks to Mom, Dad, debut! Favorite Shadowlands, The Spitfire Grill, (Provision Jules, Jilly, family and friends for your love and Regional: Catch Me If Theatre); Evita, BIG, (Drury Lane Theatre). support. Instagram: @jadynschwartz. You Can (Frank TV: Chicago PD; Romance, Romance (A&E). Abagnale, Jr.), South VICTORIA JANICKI Pacific (Lt. Cable), The KATE SHINDLE (Joan) Theater: The Royal Last Five Years (Jamie), Lord of the Flies (Jack). (Alison) Broadway: Family (Gwen Proud graduate of Texas Christian University Legally Blonde Cavendish – Guthrie (TCU). All my love to Katie and my family. (Vivienne), Cabaret Theater); Julius Caesar anthonyfortino.com. (Sally Bowles), (Brutus – Globe Wonderland (Hatter), Theatre, London); NOELLE HOGAN Jekyll & Hyde. Comedy of Errors (Understudy Small Elsewhere: Rapture, (Luciana, Allentown Alison, John, Christian) Blister, Burn Shakespeare Company); Otherland (Alice is so excited and grateful (Catherine); After the Fall (Maggie); Restoration; Holmes – Gingold Theatrical Group). to be making her A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Gypsy; Into the Television: The Blacklist (Isabella Zuma); National Tour debut in Woods; The Last Five Years; First Lady Suite; The Elementary (Phoebe Elliot). this beautiful show! TV: Mousetrap. Film/TV: Lucky Stiff, SVU, White HBO Succession. Special Collar, Gossip Girl, The Stepford Wives, Capote. ROBERT HAGER thanks to Nancy Carson Kate is a longtime activist, author of Being Miss (Roy/Mark/Pete/Bobby and Karen Lampiasi/LTM. Unending love and America: Behind the Rhinestone Curtain and Jeremy) Broadway: thanks to my Mom, Dad, sister, brothers, dance President of Actors’ Equity Association. twitter. Doctor Zhivago, Spring teachers at Brava Dance and friends! Following com/AEApresident. Awakening (OBC), How my dreams! For Grandfather. To Succeed…, Bye Bye ABBY CORRIGAN Birdie. Regional/Tour: CAROLINE (Medium Alison) Stage: Bonnie & Clyde (Clyde), MURRAH (Understudy Cabaret, A Chorus Line Kiss Of The Spider Medium Alison, Joan) (TCS); Shrek (Blumey Woman (Molina), Spring Awakening, Next To Regional: Next to Award), In The Heights, Normal (Gabe), Parade (Frankie). “Quiero Normal (Beck Center), Peter Pan, Rent Soñar” original song by Hager and Alex The Secret Garden (Great (NWSA); Next to McCabe in film Top Five. Thanks Chris, Lakes); Training: IAA, Normal (QCTC). Film/ Cynthia and family. Go AEA! @robihager. Baldwin Wallace; TV: Headed South For Thanks to Michael

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Louis DiPaolo Michael Camp Michael Steven Schnepp Steven Phil Della Noce COMPANY MANAGER COMPANY Jim Carnahan, CSA Jim The Booking Group The Booking Stephen Kopel, CSA Kopel, Stephen PRODUCTION MANAGER TOUR BOOKING AGENCY GENERAL MANAGEMENT Jim Carnahan Casting Jim STAFF FOR FOR STAFF TOUR PRESS AND MARKETING 321 Theatrical Management 321 Theatrical www.thebookinggroup.com Kwan Guy Broadway Booking Office NYC Booking Office Broadway Danny Knaub, Rachel Peterson, Rachel Peterson, Knaub, Danny Blair Meredith Bullard Victoria Bleau Alexandre Goldberg Marcia Essman Nina Blanken Hillary JUNIPER STREET PRODUCTIONS JUNIPER Zach Stevenson, Sean Mackey, Stacey Burns Stacey Mackey, Sean Stevenson, Zach Jillian Cimini, CSA Jillian Kent McIngvale, Jenny Bates, David Freeland David Bates, Jenny McIngvale, Kent Production Stage Stage Production ...... Manager ...... Manager Stage ...... Manager Assistant Stage ...... Assistant Company Manager ...... Associate Director THE PUBLIC THEATER THE THEATER PUBLIC Shakespeare, that produces York in New and contemporaryplays, musicals pieces in the work Public continues The equal measure. for as an advocate Papp Joe of its founder leading force, theater as an essential cultural some of the most and framing dialogue on Public’s The important day. issues of our includes new wide range of programming Place, on Astor at its flagship home work at the Delacorte, in the Park Shakespeare Free the Radar, Under Unit, Mobile Forum, Public and nightly Works Public Studio, Public recipient Public is the The Pub. music at Joe’s Desk 53 Drama 168 Obies, Tonys, of 59 5 Awards, 32 OCC 54 Lortel Awards, Awards, www.publictheater.org. Prizes. Pulitzer YOUR MUSICAL NON-PROFIT THEATER COMPANY

New original musicals written 4 by our first 10-Minute Musical Project teen cohort

In October 2016, 34 teens representing 23 local schools launched our inaugural 10-Minute Musical Project, a tuition- free education program which connects teens to the process of writing their own original musicals about subjects SEASON they care about.

Number of Rising Star Project 2016/17 Alumni employed as professional 2 stagehands this season WRAP-UP This season two Rising Star Project alumni were hired to work on a professional mainstage Throughout the 2016/17 season, production at The 5th. Participants in our 2016/17 The 5th Avenue Education & Rising Star Project received an average of 110 Outreach programs served over hours of mentorship and training, fulfilling one 83,000 youth and adults across of our missions of introducing young people to the Pacific Northwest region. the diversity of careers in the theater industry.

Tickets provided to the Elizabeth Gregory 56 Home through our ACCESS4ALL program

The Elizabeth Gregory Home provides transitional housing, day care and other services to homeless women in the greater Seattle area. During a season that celebrates the contributions of women in musical theater, we are honored to have Elizabeth Gregory Home as part of The 5th Avenue family.

5th Avenue Awards Alumni participating 15 as educators this year

In 2002, The 5th Avenue Awards were created to honor the outstanding achievements of high school students and the amazing educators who work with them. We are proud to see that former Awards student participants are now active in the community as theater educators and teaching artists!

18 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE Students who participated in TRAINING THE FUTURE 18 this year’s Empowering Young Artists Initiative program CAREER MENTORSHIP, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS AT THE 5TH In its pilot year, Rising Star Project’s Empowering Young Artists Initiative provided local teens with free workshops and master classes in voice, Making Connections dance, acting and auditioning—as well as leadership discussions about theater FREE LECTURES, CAST careers, community building, and TALKBACKS AND PROGRAMS diversity, equity and inclusion. THAT SERVE THE COMMUNITY

Patrons who attended 43 community talks presented by the International Rescue Committee Opening Our Doors Each season, we partner with amazing individuals and organizations doing DISCOUNTED AND FREE work that betters our community and TICKETS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE the lives of those within it. During The Secret Garden, the International Rescue Committee spoke about their New Roots program, an initiative that focuses on the food access, gardening and wellness needs of refugee families in our region. Out In SCHOOLS

TOURING PERFORMANCES, CLASSROOM WORKSHOPS AND 400 S U P P O R T F O R T H E A T E R E D U C A T I O N Students in Pomeroy, Washington who enjoyed a free Adventure Musical Theater Performance of Free Boy The Adventure Musical Theater Touring Company brings the wonder and joy of live musical theater to elementary and middle school students throughout Washington State. This season’s production of Free Boy tells the story of Charles Mitchell, a young boy who was brought to Washington Territory as a slave in 1855.

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SUPPORTING THE 5TH THE SUPPORTING THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS

SUPPORTERS OF THE 5TH We would like to say thank you to the following donors who provided support at the $600 level and above as of June 20, 2017. Through their annual and fund-a-need gifts, donors become partners in our commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, education and expanding the canon of musical theater. For more information on how you can support The 5th, please contact the Development office at (206) 260-2159.

VISIONARIES ArtsFund Ann Ramsay-Jenkins The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation Stephen P. Reynolds and Paula Rosput Reynolds Estate of Marian Lackovich The Herman and Faye Sarkowsky M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Charitable Foundation

INVESTORS

Alaska Airlines The Seattle Times + The Boeing Company Unico Properties + Barbara L. Crowe U.S. Bank Estate of Sarah Nash Gates Tom and Connie Walsh National Endowment for the Arts 1 Anonymous Seattle Office of Arts & Culture

CREATORS 4Culture Glenna Kendall The Seattle Foundation Marleen and Kenny Alhadeff Patrick Kennedy and Melissa Ries Susie and Phil Stoller Arc Media Studios + Heather Sullivan McKay and Cynthia Stroum Bob and Clodagh Ash Mike McKay Umpqua Bank Bank of America Peoples Bank Wells Fargo DCG One + Buzz and Beth Porter 2 Anonymous John Graham Foundation Premera Blue Cross Wanda J. Herndon Tiia-Mai Redditt

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER’S CIRCLE

Ann and Joe Ardizzone Davis Property & Investment + Tony Repanich and Julie Florida David Armstrong Brian and Laura DeNault Tom and Teita Reveley ArtsFund/Costco Arts Education Expedia Inc. Jeanne Sheldon and Marvin Parsons Access Award The Fairmont Olympic Hotel + Jean Sheridan Bill and Pamela Ayer Helen Fanucci Lynne and Bob Simpson William Bartholomew and Kandy and Rick Holley Thomas E. and Nita F. Sitterley Lauren Taylor HomeStreet Bank Gary and Elizabeth Sundem Rex and Angela Bates Karen Koon Alison and Doug Suttles Andrew and Shayna Begun Jean K. Lafromboise Foundation Eric and Julie Trott Howard and Lynn Behar Roger S. Layman Amanda and Gary Tucci Sharon Gantz Bloome The Loeb Family Bruce and Peggy Wanta Robert R. Braun, Jr. Charitable Foundation Karen and Mark Weber Debbie Brown Frederick Loewe Foundation Becca and Bill Wert The Capital Grille + Jim and Elizabeth Lund Eileen Glasser Wesley and Debby Carter Macy’s Mark Wesley Margaret Clapp Larry and Valorie Osterman Allen and Janice Wiesen Ken Clay Palomino+ Rosemary and Ken Willman The Coca-Cola Company Hillary and David Quinn Sterling and Melinda Wilson Columbia Hospitality RealNetworks Foundation 1 Anonymous +In-kind

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In March, 40 Circles-level donors THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE TRIP TO NYC flew to New York to celebrate the opening of Come From Away. They enjoyed dinners with Come From Away creative team members Ian Eisendrath (Music Supervisor), Christopher Ashley (Director) and Kelly Devine (Choreographer), as well as award-winning Broadway Producer Kevin McCollum. In

Barbara Crowe with Kendra Kassebaum and her parents addition, our Circles donors Buzz and Beth Porter, Vicki Pogorelc, Jean Sheridan and Debby Carter Susie and Dave Kassebaum and Elizabeth O’Connor mingled with members of the cast at a post-show reception at Sardi’s. Everyone was excited to celebrate this phenomenal and poignant show’s journey to Broadway. What a memorable trip!

Twyla and Tom Lucas, Liz and For more information on how you can Kyle Robert Carter, Jean Sheridan, Leila Cheung, Karen Weber, Kyle Robert Carter, Gary Sundem, Tiia-Mai Redditt, become a Circles member, please call Amara Bell and Helen Fanucci Tiia-Mai Redditt and Justin Gregory Lopez Lisa Kroese and Karen Weber Christine Johnson at (206) 260-2171. PHOTOS COURTESY KAREN WEBER DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE Aegis Living GM Nameplate Lott Foundation Seattle Rotary Service Foundation Geoffrey Antos Green Diamond Resource Company Twyla and Tom Lucas Mary See Foundation Adam and Maura Barr Sean and Bernadine Griffin Judith Lybecker Catherine and David Skinner Bill Berry David and Cheryl Hadley Mary Ann and John Mangels Brad and Kathy Smith Steven and Theresa Binger Corinne and Russell Hagen Jolene McCaw Family Foundation Linda and David Stahl Eric Blom and Min Park Mindy and Brady Hill Michael McCormack Start It! Foundation - Linda and Brandon Bray John Holden and Kathleen Richard Meadows Kevin Cheung Grace Brewer McLagan - In Honor of Allegria Steven and Barbara Moger Gary and Barbara Stone Don and Marilyn Covey and Cimorene Holden The Morgan Fund Kay Taylor and Walter Oliver Scott Crowder and Todd Pierce Christian Huitema and Neige Gil Beth Moursund Theatre Communications Group Daqopa Brands + Lisa Jones Robert and Claudia Nelson R. Porky and Terri Thomsen Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Nicholas and Amanda Jones John Nettleton and Bryan Hathaway Betty Lou Treiger Cyndi and Alden DeSoto Stellman Keehnel and Paul and Dina Pigott Union Bank Dennis and Deborah DeYoung Patricia Britton Wendy and Mike Popke U.S. Bank Foundation Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Karen and Gordon Kirkland ProMotion Arts + Virginia Mason Larry and Brittni Estrada KPMG Bruce Pym Washington State Arts Commission Fielder Family Lisa Kroese Sandi and Jim Reed Karla and Gary Waterman Tom and Carol Fleck Chris and Christy Lane Regence BlueShield Tracy Wellens Gary J. Fuller and Randy L. Everett Grace and Franz Lazarus Norman and Constance Rice Mary Williams and Pat Gallis Christy and Travis Gagnier Myron and Shirley Lindberg Jim and Bet Schuler H.S. Wright III and Kate Janeway

ARTIST’S CIRCLE Albert Lee Appliance Judi Chapman Stacy Lawson and Matthew and Melitta Riley Michael Amend and Jeff Ashley Aaron and Crystal Coldiron Steven Sarkowsky Jon and Judy Runstad Rita and Stephen Anderson Christina Cyr and Alan Page Florence Leonard and Lynn Holms Skip Sampelayo Pam and Ernie Ankrim Martha Dawson and Ron Corbell May McCarthy and Don Smith Joyce Schweickert ArtsFund/John Brooks Williams John DeVore Jeffery C. Morris - Marc Schwartz and and John H. Bauer Endowment Ronald and Sharon Dommermuth The Happy Cooker Michael Courtois for Theatre Richard and Maude Ferry Jeff Myrter John F. Shaw Kristen and Chris Bailey Jean Gardner Nancy and William Nichols David Showalter Keith and Sheri Bankston Deborah Gates Gregory and Marta Oberg Brian and Megan Smith Tom and Stephanie Barden Ginny Gilder and Lynn Slaughter Robert D. and Dorothy S. O’Brien Christy and Brian Smith Don W. Beaty The Greco Family Memorial Fund Peggy and Greg Smith Dan Becraft Cece Haw Pacific Office Automation In Memory of Donna Smoak Rebecca Benaroya Bart and Toni Heath Annette and Bob Parks Perry and Diana Stultz Maureen and Joel Benoliel Carolyn and George Hubman Stan and Sharon Parry Jeffrey Sutherland and Susan and Brett Bentsen Marilyn Lee Huey Mary and D.L. “Pat” Patterson Ben Aguiluz Catherine Boshaw and Jim and Meredith Hutchins John Payes Toyota of Tri-Cities Doug Edlund Judy and Bill Jurden Christopher Peterson and Tulalip Tribes Charitable Ed and Pam Bridge Michele and Nick Keller Mark Wert Contributions Tracy Briggs and Tiffiny Brown Jeffrey and Barbara King Michelle Philbin and Michael Yurka Jim and Kathy Tune Michael and Janelle Brookman Kenneth B. Kluge and Ken Ragsdale David Wang Yelena and Tom Button Susan Dogen Ronald and Deborah Reed 2 Anonymous Karlyn and Richard Byham Landwork Enterprises Inc. A J Rieger and J W Song +In-kind

22 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE SUPPORTING THE 5TH THE SUPPORTING THANK THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS YOU TO PRODUCER’S CIRCLE KathyOUR Aaron Janice and Ray Engle Renee McCormick Michael Sharp JoanMEM and Tim- Adkisson Vicki Fabre Sandra Lastoka, Tim and Robert and Mary Sheehan The Aguiar Group Jennifer and Michael Faddis Connor Ewing Edward and Kathleen Sherry RayBERS and Carol Airone John and Sophy Fan The Latimer Family James and Rebecca Shipman Josh Alhadeff Jack and Jeanne Fankhauser Patrick and Cheryl Layman Miriam Shirley and Lynne Keller Kirsten Anderson and Kevin Sabol Joyce Farley and Tom Steele Laurie and Karl Leaverton Kathryn and Jon Sigler Susan and Heather Anstead Janet Faulkner Sharon Lee and David Blaylock South Tacoma Antique Mall Sarah and Scott Armstrong Todd and Diane Fessler Ben Leifer Anne and Mark Stanton Edith and Ray Aspiri Rod Fichter Mark Levine and John Keppeler Leigh and Susi Stevens Baby Pictures Ultrasound Gene and Judy Flath Stefan Lewis Helen R. Stusser Jack and Bea Baker Alvin and Mary Formo Mary and Harry Lo Stuart and Barbara Sulman Earl and Marilyn Barker Brian and Windy Autumn Foster Gary Locke Tim Sunday Elizabeth Bastoni and Sara Frank Floyd and Kim Lorenz Gretchen and Ted Taylor Ludovic Guillaume Eleanor and Jeff Freeman Ken and Darlene Lowe Matthew and Michael Bauer Steve Freimuth Sue and Bill Lowery Catherine Coles Tedesco Doug and Maria Bayer Cindy Fry Jeff and Lydia Lukins Janet Turpen Ellen Beauchamp John Fulton Gary Lynch and Darin Thomas Diane Vadnais Judi Beck and Tom Alberg Gerry and Linda Gallagher Julie and Scott Lynch Bill and Jeanette Victory Charlotte Behnke Erich Gauglitz Bob and Cindy Masin Jean B. Viereck Craig and Gretchen Bekins Anton and Karen N. Gielen Mel and MJ McDonald Lisa Vila and GI Greeman Kathleen Bennett Kathy Goldstein Bruce and Christe McMenomy Vine Street Group David Bernhard Art and Jackie Gollofon Jim and Laura Mendoza Mark and Kathy Wagner Del and Pat Bishop Susan Gray Erika Michael Christopher Wain Glen and Sherri Bodman Joshua Green III and Ain Milner Christina and Mark Walker Daniel and Janet Bolong Pamela Green Chie Mitsui Olivia Webb and Chris Johnson Neal and Katherine Booth Chris Griffin - In Memory of Michelle Moga and Joseph and Kathryn Weinstein Lindsay Bosch Beverly A. Long Jean-Francois Peyroux Linda and Tony Whatley Bob and Bobbi Bridge Scott Guenther Robin and Bill Montero Clinton and Susan White Lauren and William Bright Marie and Brad Gunn Mitzi and John Morris Dennis and Jo Anne White Sandee Brock Mike Hackett and Ron and Maria Murphree Patty and John White Alice M. Brown Cherie Lenz-Hackett Denise and Ben Nelson John and Darlene Wilczynski Kerry Burger Chuck and Kathy Hamilton Gregg and Judy Nelson Madeline Wiley and Bob Smithing Patrick and Sherry Burns John and Laura Hammarlund Reesa Nelson David Williams Susan Buske Beth Hammonds Janice Nishimori Jim and Deanna Wilson Deborah Callahan John and Katherine Harnish Nancy Nordhoff Barbara and Mark Won Nancy and Ed Callaway Steve Harrell Jeannie Nordstrom Kelly and Wayne Wright Steve and Georgene Camp The Harrick Family Michelle Norstrom Margo and Curtis Wright Arthur and Kristine Carre Cathi and Ken Hatch Roger Nyhus 2 Anonymous Douglas and Mary Casady Sr Larry and Susan Hauser Steven and Victoria Odden Dr. and Mrs. Mike Casey Cheryl and John Hendricks Rick and Debbie Pabst Brian Chang Mary and Tom Herche Connie and David Parker Barbara Clinton and Ray Wheeler Rod and Nancy Hochman Arthur and Rachel Patterson Thanks to all of our 5th Avenue family Janet and Robert Coe Tina and Randy Hodgins Petra Charitable Foundation who came out to support us on Mike Hodgkins Karen E. Phillips Kathleen and Bill Collins opening night of The Secret Garden! Dr. and Mrs. William Colwell Joelle and Greg Hoff Judy Pigott Ellen and Bill Conner Joan and Patrick Hogan Jeanette and Joe Piott Erin Coomer Hal and Donna Howard Vicki Pogorelc David Coons Laurin C. Huffman II Rosalind and Melvyn Poll Doris and Buck Coppess Sharon and Steve Huling Ed and Eleonore Pottenger Michael and Sheila Cory Marilyn Iverson Russell Powell Jim and Nancy Crim Kathy and Michael Jackson Deb and Arnie Prentice Lisa and Dayle Crockett Marlene and William Jenkins Richard Pyle Richard Cuthbert and Fred Johnson Becky and Sean Quinlan Cheryl Redd-Cuthbert Brad Jones Dennis Reichenbach Neil Davidson David and Rio Jones Richard and Sharon Reuter Jill and Don Day K Foundation Joe and Linnet Roberts Mike and Maggie De Laurentis Danuta Kasprzyk and Marilyn and Patrick Roberts Karen Derrey and Friends Daniel Montano Lori and Doug Rosencrans The DeVinck Family Travis and Suzanne Keeler Pam Rosendahl Margot Dick and Bill Ross Bruce and Linda Kilen Steve Rovig and Brian Giddens Cindy and William Dickey SaSa and Ken Kirkpatrick Daryl Russinovich Wende Doohan Chris Knoll and Cheryl Dobes Christopher Santini Robert J. and Olga T. Earle Konstantin Komissarchik Desiree Saraspi Linda and Rande Ebberson Judith A. Kramer Don and Bev Schmidt Leo Eberle and Lisa Vivian June K. Kubo Joe Schwartz Renee Bassetti and Board Member Robert and Jane Ehrlich Dawnell Lamb John Searing Barbara Crowe Ruth-Ellen Elliott Robert Land and Darren and Anne Shakib

+In-kind

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The work produced today on our Members receive special recognition, including: stage and in our community is made P An invitation to our annual Center Stage possible thanks to the support of our Society event. many donors each year. Additionally, people Recognition in the Center Stage Society listing just like you who love and believe in the magic P in our Encore playbill (though you may choose of musical theater can help fund The 5th’s to remain anonymous). work of tomorrow, whether you are a long-time donor or have never made a donation before. P Invitations to rehearsals and special events. Please consider joining us as a member of P Our gratitude to you for playing a part in the Center Stage Society. Your commitment ensuring The 5th’s work and programs are will benefit our future work, programs and here for future generations. audiences, while helping you meet your Please consult with your financial planner to learn how a philanthropic goals and bringing enhanced planned gift may work for you. For more information, please tax benefits to you. contact Rachel Whalen, Major and Planned Giving Officer, at (206) 971-7936 or [email protected].

CENTER STAGE SOCIETY CHARTER MEMBERS

Pam and Ernie Ankrim Deborah Gates Roger Presley and Leonard Pezzano Bob and Clodagh Ash The Estate of Sarah Nash Gates Hillary and David Quinn Michael Bauer Eric Hamada Ann Ramsay-Jenkins Eric Blom and Min Park Greg Hunicutt Jean Sheridan Robert R. Braun, Jr. H. David Kaplan Brad Walker and Kevin Ratliff Philip Brazil Sasa and Ken Kirkpatrick Tom and Connie Walsh Linda Burns and John Lellelid The Estate of Marian E. Lackovich Clinton A. White Steve and Georgene Camp Marjorie J. Levar Rosemary and Ken Willman Jeanne and Jack Fankhauser Sue and Bill Lowery The Estate of Larry Fletcher Buzz and Beth Porter

PATRONS K. Wendell Adams Philip Brazil Aline and Dennis Caulley David and Susan Denton Tyler Addington Joan Brigham Jennifer Cearley Richard and Elizabeth Dobes Ms. Michael Adler and Herbert and Jerri Brod Barbara Chamberlain In Memory of Muriel L. Dohrmann Mr. Michel Lebas Adriane Brown Hang Chen Joshua Dunbar Anderson & Hawkins Deryl Brown-Archie and Andrew and Lorna Chin Richard Duncan Annie’s Art & Frame + Butch Williams Christine Christensen Zvi Effron John and Karen Arbini Richard and Cynthia Brownell Katrina Christian Karl Ege ArtsFund/Peter F. Donnelly Kristine Bryan Tina Riss Christiansen Ian and Maria Einman Merit Fund Dr. Foster and Mrs. Cheryl Bucher Patti Chrzan Debbie and Mark Eliasen Kerry and Laura Bailey Martha Buchta-Spevack and Kelly and James Clark Leonard and Edie Elion Michael R. Barclay Max Spevack Rex and JoAnn Clark Jerry and Julie Elkington Robert and Joanne Barenberg Ed Bulchis and Theresa Gallant Alisha Cleveland LeAnn and Craig Elkins Mike and Kathy Barker Jacqueline Bumstead Annemarie and Peter Colino Kathy and Alan Elser Rob Barrick and Harold Costa Jodi and Mark Burick Barbara and Michael Comte Ramona Emerson and David C. Beal Gretchen and Jonathan Burks Gary and Consuelo Corbett Brian McMullen Carolyn Bechtel Fred and Joan Burnstead Peter Corippo and Scott Murray Sandra L. English Virginia Beck Paulette and Alex Camara Bob and Linda Cornyn Mary and Bruce Enter Jodi Behrman Anita and Duane Campbell Robert and Irena Cumbow Lorri Ericson and Pete Bellmer Claire and Doug Beighle Paula Campbell EJ Curry In Honor of Shari Ernst Debbie and Trond Bodal Jerry Canning Susanne and Stephen Daley Jodi and Andrew Evenson John Boling Maria Cantrell Kevin and Michelle Damour Nyle and Terri Farmer Margaret and Richard Bossi Doris and James Cassan Melonee Daniels and Stuart Platt Alison Fast Anita Braker and Dave Olsen Grant and Emilie Castle Dorcee and Bob Davenport Janet and Chuck Findley +In-kind

24 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE SUPPORTING THE 5TH THE SUPPORTING THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS

Steve Fischer Jan Floate Bob and Micki Flowers–In Honor of Wanda Herndon Dorothy and David Fluke Linda M. Fox and Monica Fox Penny Freedman Sarah Fuelling Jacquelyn Fuzell-Casey Neal Gafter Ivonne D. Galvan Tammi Gardner Robert Gay and Heather Christianson The Romy and Michele Booster Club with the cast and creatives from the show at the Producer’s Carmen and Carver Gayton Dinner held at the home of Board Member Pat Kennedy and his wife Melissa Ries. Lynn and Colleen Giroir David and Kathryn Godwin Linda and Stein Kruse Tom and Christine O’Connor Neal and Linda Shulman Louis Golden III Camille and Gary Kucinski Duane and Bonnie Olson Don and Marilyn Sidel Laura B. Gowen Shailesh Kumar Maura O’Neill Simmi and Jim In Honor of The Green Family Kimberly Kuresman Marc and Pat Onken Judy and Ben Simmons Michael J. Green The Kuresman Family Sean Overland Helen Sing Ted and Sandy Greenlee Elaine Kwon and James Buckley Michael Parham and Hyeok Kim Chris and Jeanine Slatt Randy and Denise Gritton Josh Laitila Nancy and Mark Pellegrino Bob and Pan Smith Jennifer Guild Alice Lamken Steffi and Robert Pencovic JL and Mike Song Sarah Hahn Trevor Lastuka Sonja Perkins David and Jennifer Sousa Vicki Hahn Jane Leach Marcie Pirnie Mark and Jennifer Spatz Wendy Halpin Donalee Lee Owen Pitcairn Sandra Stark Jonno Hanafin Kali Leggett Dan Poliak Gladys Steele Jim Harms and The Lesser Family Joan and Brian Poor John Stephanus Louise Schilter-Harms Maureen and Jeff Lewis Stephanie and Jay Potter Kathy and Ed Sterner Janet and Bill Harris Michael Lincoln Wm. S. and Linda A. Potter - Todd and Jane Summerfelt Rhonda Hartzell Becky Loeb In Honor of Kenny and Ann and Ron Suter Sandra Hawkins Nancy Lomneth and Mark Boyd Marleen Alhadeff Janet Syre Deborah Haynes Angela Loney Mikel Poulsen Harry Taniguchi, Jr. Frances M. Heaverlo Karen and David Lyons Ric and Robin Pradel Ken and Lynne Tanino Barbara and James Heavey Glenn MacDonald and Lori and Tim Punke Stephen and Terri Thomas Harold and Mary Frances Hill Amanda Twiss Joanne Qiu Jeanne Thompson Kathy J. Hill Jerry Magnoni and John and Stephanie Rake Christopher Togawa Insurance Harry and Sandy Holliday Janet Mueller Alice and Dick Rapasky Carole Tovar Christa Holmes Glenn and Jeanne Malubay Deanna and Donald Rappe Terrence Turner Lisa Horwich and Patrick Margherio Marilyn and Dennis Reid Gerald vanHeerden Joesph Paperman Carmen Mayo Chester Reilly Mack Van Wyk Marty and Karen Howlett Terry McCarthy Rella and Ronald Reimann Ruth and Jerry Verhoff Bu Huang and Zhan Ding Meredith McClurg David and Barbara Repanich Tira Villanueva Teri and Charles Huddleston Liz and James McDaniel Pamela Rhodes Mary Wagner and Rich Carlblom Sophie Hager Hume Heather McGee Victoria Ries and Sam Saracino Marilyn Wagoner-Funk and Ryan Hyde Sue McLain Sally Roberts Christopher Funk Mary Isaacson Nancy and James McMurrer Betty and Wayne Robertson Lucy and Wendy Wallace Trevor Iwaszuk Charlotte Mehegan Dale and Karmen Rolf Lisa and Brett Wallden Keith Johansen April and Jere Meyer Judy and Kermit Rosen Jerrold and Ardee Warshal Suzanne Johnstone Gina Meyers Todd and Donna Rosenberg Betty Weller Jon L. Johnson Tami and Joe Micheletti Michelle and John Rosenthal Linda Wells Karol and Leyton Jump Carol and Hart Miller Lonnie Rosenwald Linda and Tony Whatley Suzanne and Chris Juneau Teresa Olson Miller and Curtis and Myrna Rosler Ben and Barbara Whisler Robert Kakiuchi|Keela Williams Thomas Miller Valerie Rosman Claude and Marie White Judy and Jerry Karwhite Jennifer Mitchell Clifford Rowe Thomas and Jackie Wilkinson Ruth and Harold Kephart William and Lyanne Monkman Cheryl Sackrider Susan M. Wojack Marillyn Ketcherside Peggy and Bob Moore In Loving Memory of Flora J. Wong Lori and James Kilberg Joseph Mulcahy Herman Sarkowsky Tana Wong Cindy A. Klett Bob and Dee Mulford Michael Saunderson Jessica Wray Eileen Knobbs Mulvihill Insurance Service Scott Schade Jasmine Yeh John Kohlsaat National Alliance for Musical Jasper Schneider Margaret Yekel David Kolk Theatre’s National Fund for New Tom and Bobbie Schroeder Marge and John Young Teri Kopp and Walt Weber Musicals Skip Schuette Rebecca Zerngast and Ed Skone Shari and Mike Koppel Jeff and Bev Neher Michael Scully Brian and Valerie Zitzman The Kramer Family David Niekerk Damit Senanayake 11 Anonymous Bill and Michelle Krippaehne Rebecca Norlander and Dana and Rhianna Shaltry Chuck Bassett Lee and Gwen Shelford +In-kind SUPPORTING THE 5TH THE SUPPORTING THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES headsets are available at Coat Check for use, LOST & FOUND In the event of an emergency, please wait for an free of charge, with a valid ID and subject to avail- Call 206-625-1418 between 10 AM and 4 PM announcement for further instructions. Ushers will ability. Braille playbills are available at no cost from on weekdays. be available for assistance. Coat Check. Elevator access is available with ADDRESS usher assistance. EMERGENCY NUMBER The 5th Avenue Theatre is located at 1308 5th The theater’s emergency number in Coat Check The 5th Avenue offers American Sign Language Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101. The Theatre Administra- is 206-625-1294. Leave your account number or interpreted, audio described, and open captioned tive Offices are located at 1326 5th Avenue, Suite exact seat location with your emergency contact performances. Large print programs are available 735, Seattle, WA 98101. in case they need to reach you. at coat check. BOX OFFICE 206-625-1900. SMOKING POLICY For more information, call 206-625-1900 (voice) GROUP SALES Groups of 10 or more save. Call Smoking is NOT allowed in any part of the or email [email protected]. 888-625-1418 or email [email protected]. theater or within 25 feet of entrance. CANDY & BEVERAGES ADMINISTRATION 206-625-1418. FIREARMS POLICY Items purchased at the lobby concession stand No firearms of any kind are allowed in any part may be brought into the theater. Beverages must FAX 206-292-9610. of the theater. be in a bottle with cap or a theater cup with lid. WEBSITE www.5thavenue.org ACCESSIBILITY COAT CHECK is located on the lower level lobby THEATER RENTAL For information regarding Wheelchair seating is available.The theater is between Aisles 3 and 4. booking, please contact Cathy Johnstone at equipped with the Sennheiser Listening System; 206-625-1418. STAY CONNECTED TO THE 5TH! JOIN THE CONVERSATION WITH #5THFUNHOME. Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Late-breaking news, musical theater trivia, Post your photos at special events using #5thAvenue backstage happenings, and more. It’s all there and tell us what you think of your favorite shows! on Facebook when you become a fan. instagram.com/the5thavenuetheatre www.facebook.com/5thave

Read More on the Blog Follow Us on Twitter Can’t get enough 5th Avenue? Get an in-depth Tweet along with us at special events and tell us look at The Theatre with wide-ranging posts what you think of your favorite shows! about 5th Avenue influencers from actors to twitter.com/5thAveTheatre creatives to supporters. www.5thavenue.org/blog UPCOMING EVENTS CURTAIN UP! THE 5TH AVENUE’S POST-SHOW TALKBACKS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS Want to know more about a show you just saw? Join us on select The 5th Avenue Theatre supports a vibrant and diverse community evening performances for a free post-show talkback with the cast and throughout the greater Puget Sound area by providing a place for creative team. Tickets for the evening’s performance are required. individuals to meet, gather and engage with American musical CURTAIN UP! THE 5TH AVENUE’S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS Sunday, July 23 Evening – Fun Home theater and celebrate its capacity to explore and reflect upon the human experience. Join us for the following events to celebrate POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS America’s great indigenous art form, the Musical, and gain a deeper Join us and other members of the audience immediately after select appreciation of the shows on our stage. performances for a free post-show discussion about the themes of SHOW TALKS WITH ALBERT EVANS the show. Join us one hour before select performances for educational, Sunday, July 16 Evening – Fun Home enlightening and entertaining pre-show talks hosted by Artistic Associate Albert Evans. Show Talks are always free and open THEATER TOURS to all audiences. Enjoy a guided tour and learn about the building’s ornate architecture and intriguing history. Tours are approximately 20 minutes with time Fun Home for questions. If your group is interested in any specific topics, please 6:30 PM, Tuesday, July 11 6:30 PM, Wednesday, July 19 let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Tours are held 6:30 PM, Wednesday, July 12 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 20 most Mondays at noon. Advance registration is required. Sign up at 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 13 6:30 PM, Tuesday, July 25 www.5thavenue.org/about/faq#free-tours 7:00 PM, Saturday, July 15 6:30 PM, Wednesday, July 26 6:30 PM, Tuesday, July 18 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 27 MEMBERS ONLY

Members enjoy unique events all season long. We are excited to welcome new and long-time Annual Fund supporters to these special occasions. These events include exclusive opportunities like backstage tours, tech week rehearsals, warehouse tours and more. Stay tuned for dates and times for specific events in our 2017/18 season. If you would like more information about becoming a Member, contact Jeanne Thompson, Membership Manager, at (206) 971-7900 or [email protected]. 30 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE YOUR NON-PROFIT MUSICAL THEATER COMPANY 31 seattle.com s t r a ncore e

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