St. Edward'sUniversity THEATERARTS STAFF AND FACULTY

Dean, Schoo l of Humanities ...... Father Louis T. Brusatti Artistic Director/Associate Professor .. . David M. Long Managing Director/Adjunct Instructor . Michelle S. Polgar Area Coordinator/Assistant Professor ...... Sheila M. Gordon Director of Musical Theater/Associate Professor . . Michael McKelvey Administrat ive Coordinator ...... Angela Flowers Costume Shop Manager/Adjunct Instructo r ...... T'Cie Mancuso Technical Director/Adjunct Instructor Joe Carpenter musicby RICHARD RODGERS Master Electrician . Austin Sheffie ld Costume Technical Specialist . Michelle Heath bookand lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II Assistant Professors . . Kathryn Eader basedon FERENC MOLNAR'S PLAY "LILIOM" Ev Lunning Jr. asadapted by BENJAMIN F.GLAZER Adjunct Instructors . .. . Brooks Barr originaldances by AGNES DE MILLE Bhagirit Crow Kathy Dunn Hamrick Danny Herman Jennifer Madison April7-17, 2011 Bill McMillin Richard Robichaux Jo Ann Schatz MICHAEL MCKELVEY TARA COOPER DIRECTOR/MUSICAL DIRECTOR MAKE-UP/HAIR DESIGNER LISA LARATTA DANNY HERMAN & SPECIALTHANKS SCENE AND PROPERTIES ROCKER VERASTIQUE Father Louis T. Brusatti DESIGNER CHOREOGRAPHERS Carol Caruthers Jeff Ellinger MEGAN REILLY JEANINE LISA* Sister Donna Jurick , SND LIGHTING DESIGNER PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER Ladies of Charity/Lakeway Thrift Store Rachel Magee SUSAN BRANCH TOWNE JOSHUA DENNING*, Dr. George E. Martin COSTUME DESIGNER CARA JOHNSTON* & Bill McMillin J. BEN WOLFE* Music Lab ADAM HILTON EQUITY GUEST ARTISTS Dave Nordyke SOUND DESIGNER St. Edward's University Marketing Office TexArts Texas State University Theatre Department · · · · · · · · · -· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·······- MEDIASPONSORS: ·········· ···································· UT- Austin Department of Theatre and Dance ZACH Theatre Zilker Th eatre Productions < k u t 90<5 AUSTIN TEXAS 'CilRONICLE Carousel is presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals: www.rnhtheatricals .com. . Hi/ Mitt'rtGi!+i I THECOMPANY MUSICALNUMBERS Carrie Pipperidge ...... Marett Hanes** Julie Jordan. Elizabeth Newchurch** ACT 1 Mrs. Mullins, Ensemble . . .Dorothy Anne Bond** Prologue (The Carousel Waltz) The Company Billy Bigelow ...... Joshua Denning* Mister Snow. . Carrie and Julie Policeman, Ensemble . If I Loved You...... Billy and Julie David Bascombe, Ensemble . . Tyler Mount** June Is Bustin ' Out All Over. . ... Nettie, Carrie and the Chorus Nettie Fowler . Cara Johnston* Reprise: Mister Snow ...... Carrie , Enoch and the Girls Enoch Snow . . Kel Sanders** When The Children Are Asleep...... Enoch and Carrie Jigger Cragin , Ensemble . Nathan Brockett Blow High , Blow Low. . Jigger , Billy and the Men Arminy, Ensemble . .... Cassidy Schiltz** Soliloquy ...... Billy Capta in, Ensemble . Nicholas Mani Finale Act I . . . . Nettie and the Company 1st Heavenly Friend, Ensemble . .. Sophia Franzella** 2nd Heavenly Friend, Ensemble...... Meredith Stein** ACT2 Starkeeper, Dr. Seldon, Ensemble . . J. Ben Wolfe* A Real Nice Clambake . Nettie, Julie , Carrie , Enoch and the Chorus Louise, Ensemble . .. Hannah Marie Fonder ** Geraniums In The Winder ...... Enoch Enoch Snow, Jr., Ensemble .. . Josean Rodriguez Stonecutters Cut It On Stone ...... Jigger and the Chorus Carnival Boy, Ensemble ...... Kyle Housworth ** What's The Use Of Wond 'rin? ...... Julie and the Girls Snow Children, Ensemble ...... Ben Roberts, Hannah Roberts You'll Never Walk Alone ...... Julie and Nettie Ensemble .Shannon McDermott, ** Stephen Mercante!,** Ballet...... Louise, Carnival Boy, Enoch, Carrie, the Snow Children and the Dancers Kass Ortiz** Reprise: If I Loved You ...... Billy Finale Ultimo ...... The Company SETTING: THE NEW ENGLAND COAST BETWEEN 1873 AND 1888.

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Mary Moody Northen Theatre is a member of Theatre Communications Group THEORCHESTRA and is affiliated with Actors' Equity Association. Conductor/Keyboards ... Susan Finnigan Percussion ...... Trevor Detling * Member, Actors ' Equity Association , the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Violin. Paul Robertson ** Equity Member Candidate. Trumpet ...... Kurt Kumme Trombone Jeff Freeman Bass .. George Fahland ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA) was founded in 1913 as the first of the American actor unions. Reeds Equity's mission is to advance , promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential . Steve Robbins component of our society. Today, Equity represents more than 45,000 actors , singers , dancers and stage managers working in hundreds of theatres across the United States. Equity members are dedicated to working in the theatre as a profession, upholding the highest artistic standards. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions and provides a wide range of benefits including health and pension plans for its members Through its agreement with Equity, this theatre has committed to the fair treatment ACTORS' of the actors and stage managers employed in this production. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts EQUITY Costume renderings by Susan Branch Towne ASSOCIATION 191 3 unions. For more information, visit www.actorsequity.o rg. PRODUCTIONSTAFF THECOMPANY Assistant to the Director. . Cassandra Castillo JOSHUA DENNING (Billy Bigelow) joins Student Prince with Paper Mill Playhouse . . . Brooks Barr Dramaturg ...... Mary Moody Northen As a featured soloist , she has performed Lead Assistant Stage Manager ...... Sadie Holifield** Theatre for the first time with The National Symphony Orchestra Assistant Stage Managers. ... Samantha Cook, Emily Donald,** Alejandra Gracia,** with his appearance at the Kennedy Center , The Canadian Angela Stokes-Wickersham as Billy Bigelow in National Arts Centre Orchestra, and the Carousel. European symphony orchestras of Toronto , Portland , Stage Management Advisor ...... Bill McMillin Tour: The Lion King Seattle , Milwaukee , Pittsburgh , Indianapolis, Assistant to the Technical Director . . . David Cameron Allen (Simba) . Regional Baltimore , Nashvi lle, Fort Worth and Austin. Assistant to the Master Electrician . . Kris Carpenter Theater : RENT (Angel) for ZACH Theatre , J. BEN WOLFE '99 (Starkeeper, Or. Assistant to the Lighting Designer .... Lara Hincap ie In The Blood (Reverend D), Altered Stages , Seldon , Ensemble) .. Jordyn Campbell, Austin Rausch Assistants to the Costume Designer ...... RENT (Benny) at The Weston Playhouse , is a member of both Assistant to the Hair and Make-up Designer . . Danielle Richter Miss Saigon at Theater Under The Stars, Aust in Playhouse 's Properties Coordinator ...... Johnny Joe Trillayes West Side Story, A Little Night Music w ith The (AP) and Hyde Park Human Race Theater Company. FILM: Bernie Theatre 's (HPT) Acting Properties Crew . . .. Jordan Cooper, Devyn Ray starring Jack Black , Matthew McConaughey , Companies. You may Light Board Operator ...... Erin Allen and Shirley MacLaine (Dancer) ; Abrupt have previous ly seen Sound Board Operators ...... Callie Boatman, Siena Pegues Decision (Aaron) ; Convergence (Michael). him on the Mary Moody Mus ic Video: "Fast Car " by Queen Latifah Northen Theatre Running Crew. .. .. Curtis Allmon, Cameron Davis, Julie Briones, Shelby Crow, featuring Missy Elliot , "The Way You Move" stage as The Troll King and Begriffenfeld in Alyssa Dillard, Jackie Longoria by the band Since October. Other Theater : Peer Gynt. Ben most recent ly direc ted AP's Sound Department Staff .. Candice Rogers Stage One , The Kentucky Shakespeare product ion of Three Viewings. Other Austin Scene Shop Staff ...... Cameron Allen, Victoria Francis, Zacharie B. Hennard, Festival, Hot Summer Nights and Seaside credits include: The Turn of the Screw (Miles, George Marsolek, Zach Miranda, Candice Rogers, Carli Werner Music Theater. Joshua holds a B.F.A. in Mrs. Grose , Flora , Uncle) , Picasso at the Lapin Costume Shop Staff ...... Kera Blay, Jordyn Campbell , Eileen Chaffer, Emily Donald, Musical Theater from Wright State University . Agile (Picasso) , A Flea In Her Ear (Don Carlos Aidan Liller, Meredith Montgomery, Helen Ralowicz Homenides de Histangua) , Frost/Nixon (Bob CARA JOHNSTON (Nettie Fowler) is Zelnick), The Drowned World (Darren), It's A Stitchers . Aimee Kandi, Donna Morrow, Tanya Olande delighted to be making Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Clarence, Box Office Manager...... Shannon Bishop her debut with Mary et al.), Macbeth (Macduff) , Speed-The-Plow Box Off ice Staff ...... Sadie Hollifield, Alyssa Johnson, Kel Sanders Moody Northen (Charlie Fox), The Dog In the Manger (Tristan, House Manager . ... . Zorica Simic Theatre. She was most B. Iden Payne and Critics ' Table Awards recently seen locally winner) , Romeo & Juliet (Benvolio , B. Iden House Crew . Austin Amelio, Sabrina Hollett, Lindsley Howard, Ben Myers as Elvira in Austin Lyric Payne Award winner and Friar Laurence) , 2 Head Dresser...... Andrew Hatcher Opera 's production of Into War The Retreating World (Ali , B. Iden Dressers...... Kera Blay, Avery Ferguson, Tori Francis, L'ltaliana in Algeri. Past Payne Award winner), Featuring Loretta Katherine McCullough, Skylar McIntosh, Lori Navarrete ALO credits include (Michael, B. Iden Payne Award winner), Frasquita in Carmen, Clorinda in Cenerentola , Twelfth Night (Sir Andrew Aguecheek). Voice Laundry ...... Ashley Kramer, Jackie Longoria The Dew Fairy in Hansel and Gretel, and Mrs. credits: Samurai X (Musashino), Soul Hunter Costume Crew .. Kera Blay, Annie Bond, Jordan Campbell , Katie Comardo, Emily Eubank, P. in The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a (Youzen) , Wedding Peach (Pluie), Zone of Marrett Hanes, Jackie Harper, Ashley Kramer, Cassidy Schiltz, Hat, produced in conjunction with the Austin the Enders the series (Napth Pleminger/ Sean Slusher, Bonnie Sturdivant and the students of THAR 1331 Chamber Music Festival. Other operatic Radium Lavans) , Zone of the Enders: ldolo Scenic Crew ...... Austin Ame lio, Kaleb Dworsky , Victoria Francis , engagements have included performances (Radium Lavans) , Wizard 101 (various) and Drew Kimball, Zach Miranda, Danielle Ploeger, Thomas Pietrzak , with Chautauqua Opera , Opera Boston and most recently in Sony Online Entertainment 's Jennifer Scott, Carli Werner and the students of THAR 1330 Des Moines Metro Opera . Her off-Broadway DC Universe (various). Feature film: Holy Hell Make-up/Hair Crew...... Monica Azcara te, Charli Brath, Jordy n Campbe ll! and regional theater credits include The New (Garrett) , which prem iered at the 2009 Austin Lighting Crew...... Gena Cast illo, Mary Cartwr ight, Mitch Harris, Jacquelyn Longoria , Moon with the City Center Encores! series , as Film Festival. and the students of THAR 1330 and THAR 3323 we ll as production s of My Fair Lady and The DOROTHY ANNE BOND '11 (Mrs. Mullins , MARETT HANES '13 (Carrie Pipperidge) STEPHEN MERCANTEL '13 (Ensemble) three years she has performed in various Ensemble) is very exc ited to be in her first was last seen as a dan cer in Sweet Charity was most recently seen in Capital T.'s scenes for the Transit Theatre Troupe's New musical , as well as her second show on (SummerStock Austin) , in the City of Spirits to Enforce. He has also performed in Works Festival. She has also been a member the Mary Moody Northen Theatre stage. Angels ensemble (MMNT) and as Ronette SummerStock Austin's Cabaret as well as of the Omni Singers for two years , and was on She previously appeared as Masha in The in Little Shop of Horrors (SummerStock Hyde Park Theatre's Body Awareness. He hair and make-up crew for The Pajama Game. Three Sisters, as well as various shows with Austin). Marett is a member of the Madrigal thanks Dr. McKelvey for this lovely opportunity She has been a member of Alpha Psi Omega, the Transit Theatre Troupe. She is currently Chamber Choir, the Omni Singers , and is an to sing his heart out. the National Theatre Service Fraternity at a senior at St. Edward 's and will graduate in St. Edward's University tour guide. She would St. Edward's, since her freshman year and August. She would like to thank Michael for like to thank her family for their support , and KAITLYN MOISE '11 (Ensemble, Dance was elected president for this year. She would this great opportunity and her parents for Steven for his love. Captain) is thrilled to be a part of her first like to thank her friends and family for their being the most wonderful people in the world , Mary Moody Northen Theatre production . love and support and also the cast and crew as well as her siblings , friends , everyone KYLE HOUSWORTH '12 (Carnival Boy, Before coming to St. Edward's , Kaitlyn was for making this such an enjoyable experience' in the cast , all the fabulous designers , and Ensemble) most recently ran the sound a trainee with Ballet Austin . She is graduating everyone who has worked hard to make this board for Eurydice here on the Mary Moody in May with a Communications degree. This BEN ROBERTS (Ensemble) is delighted to show happen. Northen Theatre stage. He previously past summer , she was in SummerStock return to Mary Moody Northen Theatre. Ben's appeared in The Pajama Game and City of Austin 's Sweet Charity. She would like to thank credits include the role of Young Andrea in NATHAN BROCKETT '11 (Jigger Craigin, Angels at MMNT. He would like to thank the Dr. McKelvey for this incredible opportunity The Life of Galileo here at MMNT and the role Ensemble) feels so grateful to be ending his theater department and Dr. McKelvey for all as well as her friends and family , especially of Wintrope in the Zilker Hillside Theater 's time at St. Edward's with this cast and crew. of these wonderful theatrical experiences , as her mom and dad , for always supporting production of The Music Man. Ben has also He has been seen in previous Mary Moody well as the cast and crew of Carousel for all her dreams . had the pleasure of working with the ZACH Northen Theatre productions including The of their hard work and dedication to the show. Theatre "Show Stoppers " in the musical Call Three Sisters, bobrauschenbergamerica, The Keep collecting those clams' TYLER MOUNT '12 (David Bascombe , It Courage. Ben is currently studying with Kids Life of Galileo, Peer Gynt, City of Angels , The Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to Mary Acting and preparing for his role as Lumiere in Imaginary Invalid and Eurydice . Nathan has NICHOLAS MANI '14 (Captain , Ensemble) Moody Northen Theatre after previously the advanced class production of Beauty and also worked with the Austin Playhouse and makes his Mary Moody Northen Theatre appearing in City of Angels (Del) and the Beast. Ben also slides the trombone in the Palindrome Theatre in recent months. He debut with this production . He has done voice The Imaginary Invalid (Dr. Eeks). Tyler's Westridge Middle School 6th grade band. would like to thank all of his inspiring peers work for a production of Steel Magnolias at professional vocal experience spans '1O years and mentors. the Sam Bass Community Theater and has and includes performances at the Superbo wl HANNAH ROBERTS (Ensemble) is delighted served as tour manager for Saffire T. Stone as XXXVIII Pre-Game Show and Carnegie Hall. to join the cast of Carousel. Hannah's credits HANNAH MARIE FONDER '14 (Louise, part of the Kiss Me On The Lips Texas tour. He Thanks to Dr. McKelvey, Jeanine, his parents include her recent role as the orphan Summer Ensemble) makes her Mary Moody Northen is a member of the Omni Singers. He would and Mrs. Ray. in the Zilker Hillside Theater 's 20'10 production Theatre stage debut with this production. Her like to thank his mother and father for always of Annie , the role of Molly in another past credits include West Side Story, A Piece encouraging and supporting his endeavors. ELIZABETH NEWCHURCH '11 (Julie Jordan) production of Annie at Center Stage and the of My Heart and The Nutcracker. She is very He would also like to thank Dr. McKelvey and is thrilled to be a part of such a beautiful role of Amarillis in the Zilker Hillside Theater 's blessed to have the opportunity to work with the entire cast and crew for allowing him this show with a very talented cast . Most recent 20'10 production of The Music Man. Hannah such a wonderful cast and crew, and would amazing opportunity. credits include Angel City 4 Soprano in City of is currently studying with Kids Acting and like to thank her friends and family for their Angels , Lily St. Regis in Annie and Little Red preparing for her role as Chip in the advanced immeasurable love and support. SHANNON MCDERMOTT '11 (Ensemble) Riding Hood in Into the Woods (B. Iden Payne class production of Beauty and the Beast. She has performed previously in the Student nomination). Elizabeth has worked with City participates in UIL Music Memory and 6th SOPHIA FRANZELLA '13 (1st Heavenly New Works Festival and the '10-Minute Play Theatre , Mary Moody Northen Theatre, Zilker grade choir at Westridge Middle School. Friend, Ensemble) has loved every second of Festival. She is also an active member in the Theatre Productions , Austin Musical Theatre , this magical carousel ride with this vibrant cast. St. Edward 's music department. She would Broadway Texas, Theatre at the J, Austin JOSEAN RODRIGUEZ '14 (Enoch Snow, Her previous Mary Moody Northen Theatre like to thank everyone for coming to see this Playhouse , Austin Shakespeare and Mac Jr., Ensemble) is very excited to be in his first credits include Peer Gynt, City of Angels , The wonderful show, but especially her Divas. She Theatre . She would like to send her thanks to production at Mary Moody Northen Theatre. Imaginary Invalid and Eurydice. She would would also like to thank everyone who has her family and friends , and her love to Matt. Josean was featured in several productions like to thank Dr. McKelvey for being such a supported and encouraged her in her craft at Leander High School , including Einstein in heavenly friend and director, as well as her over these past four years. KASS ORTIZ '12 (Ensemble) is delighted to Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Lumiere in Beauty family for their love and immeasurable support. be making her first appearance on the Mary and the Beast and Will Parker in Oklahoma' Moody Northen Theatre stage. For the past He also appeared in SummerStock Austin's production of Sweet Charity as Oscar TARA COOPER (Make-up/Hair Designer) is in Salt Lake City and Skylight Opera Theatre. Set Design. She designed the set for Danc e Lindquist. He would like to thank his wonderful a freelance make-up/wig designer and artist In New York, Susan designed for New York Repertory Theatre's Brerwood and Other family - Jose, Paulette and Andres - for all in Austin. Her last design for Mary Moody City Opera and numerous off-Broadway Stories created and choreographed by David their support and love. He would also like to Northen Theatre was Peer Gynt, but she productions. Susan holds a BFA from Justin in Winter 2009 . In Fall 2010, Lisa thank Mike, Ev and David for their inspiration regularly mentors budding designers and Carnegie Mellon, an MFA from Yale School worked with the Rubber Rep folks to create and guidance. has had a superv isory role in all the shows of Drama and is a 25-year member of United the environment for Biography of Physical this season. Tara has taught at St. Edward's, Scenic Artists, Local 829. Sensation. With Paper Chairs, Lisa does the CASSIDY SCHILTZ '12 (Arminy, Ensemble) UT-Austin , the Creative Side Art Academy, graphic design, produces and also designed is excited to be be back on the Mary Moody TexArts and salons and schools throughout MEGAN REILLY (Lighting Designer) has the set for their productions of Sophie Northen Theatre stage and to be sharing this central Texas. Her working experience includes designed for Rubber Repertory , Salvage Treadwe ll's Machinal and Bertolt Brecht 's experience with such an energetic cast and multiple projects for St. Edward's University, Vanguard, Paper Chairs, Tutto Theater Baal at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre . Most crew. This is her fourth MMNT show. Previously, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Disney's The Company, Cambiare Productions and more. recently Lisa designed the set for the Salvage Cassidy appeared in Eurydice (Eurydice), City Lion King Cheetah Tour and many others. She Her work has been seen in New Hampshire Vanguard Theatre production of Heddatron by of Angels and The Pajama Game (Poopsie). is thrilled to be working again with MMNTI and San Francisco , Houston, the Prague Elizabeth Meriwether. She has also been in the senior-directed Quadrennial, First Night Austin and the 10-minute Play Festival. Apart from the MMNT ADAM HILTON (Sound Designer) is an Austin­ Fusebox Festival. Megan received international JEANINE LISA (Production Stage Manager) stage , Cassidy is involved with Transit Theatre based sound designer , recording engineer recogn ition for her design-driven original work joins Mary Moody Northen Theatre for the Troupe and sings with the Madrigal Chamber and musician. He has worked theatrically in Transformations (Cambiare) and Portrait first time. She has been a professional stage Choir and the OMNI Singers. with numerous companies in town , including (Cohen New Works Festival, UT-Austin). She manager and production manager for the last ZACH Theatre , Fusebox Festival and Tapestry is a two-time recipient of the B. Iden Payne 15 years. Jeanine has worked for numerous KEL SANDERS '11 (Enoch Snow) is proud to Dance Company, and has been nominated Award for Outstanding Lighting Design. Austin theater companies including Ballet return to the Mary Moody Northen Theatre stage for multiple B. Iden Payne awards for both Austin, The State Theatre and Austin Musical for the sixth time. You may have previously seen sound design and composition. Highlights LISA LARATTA (Scene and Properties Theatre. She is also an artistic producing him in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,Peer Gynt, include Capital T's Bug and Killer Joe (media Designer) recently graduated from The partner for Trouble Puppet Theater Co. The Life of Galileo, The Pajama Game or Cyrano designer) , Broken String's The Cherry Orchard University of Texas with her Masters of Fine de Bergerac. This is also his final semester to (sound designer/composer), the Sustainable Arts in Theatrica l Design. While in school , MICHAEL MCKELVEY (Director, Music be serving as producing director for Transit Theatre Project 's Dead White Males (sound she designed sets for the plays Katrina: The Director) Mary Moody Northen Theatre Theatre Troupe. He would like to thank Michelle designer) and Cambiare Production's Girl Who Wanted Her Name Back by Jason directing credits include City of Angels and Polgar, his friends, his family, Shannon and Phil Intermission (composer/musical director). He Tremblay, two different productions of Ashes , The Pajama Game. MMNT music directing for all they do. received his education in theatre and sound Ashes written by Eve Tulbert and directed by cred its include Parade, On the Town, Honk , recording from Texas State University . Dustin Wills (one of which was nominated for Cloud 9, bobrauschenbergamerica, Full JOHNNY JOE TRILLAYES '12 (Policeman , both an Austin Critics' Table Award and an Circle, City of Angels and The Pajama Game. Ensemble) most recently appeared in City SUSAN BRANCH TOWNE (Costume Austin Circle of Theatre Award for best set Other regional stage/musical directing of Angels. He has been active backstage Designer) has designed previous Mary design), and the touring children's show Lily cred its include john and Jen, The Last Five as an assistant stage manager on previous Moody Northen Theatre productions of Plants A Garden by Jose Cruz Gonzalez, Years, Annie, Company , Sweeney Todd, productions this season. He would like The Life of Galileo , The Pajama Game, Ah , for which she also designed the lighting The Frog Prince and Evil Dead . Michael has thank his mother and sister for their prayers, Wilderness! and Amadeus. In Austin , Susan and projections. Since graduating, Lisa numerous musical directing cred its with Deb, Salvator and Olivia Franzella for the designed The Bat for Austin Lyric Opera; has worked for the Tutto Theatre Company companies such as Austin Shakespeare, warm dinners , and the wonderful cast for an The Drowsy Chaperone, Our Town, Jesus designing the set for the new work Ophelia Austin Playhouse, Zilker Summer Musical, extraordinary ride. Christ Superstar, Present Laughter and many written and directed by Dustin Wills and and Scottish Rite Theatre. He has won others at ZACH Theater ; Cult of Color and the Mikhail Bulgakov's Black Snow, for which she several awards for both his stage and MEREDITH STEIN '14 (2nd Heavenly Friend, upcoming The Magic Flute for Ballet Austin , received the B. Iden Payne Award for Best Set musical directing and is looking forward to Ensemble) has previously performed in And and The Music Man, Seven Brides for Seven Design and the Austin Critics ' Table Award , his upcoming projects (/ Love You Because, They Dance Real Slow In Jackson , Annie , Brothers, Crazy For You and many others for and she also created the set for the original Footloose and Urinetown). He is the artistic The Secret Affairs of Mildred Wilde and A Zilker Theatre Productions. Favorite regional musical Murder Ballad Murder Mystery by director of SummerStock Austin, Doctuh Christmas Carol. She is very thankful for this engagements include Denver Center Theatre Elizabeth Doss, which was co-produced Mistuh Production s and The Performers ' opportunity and is excited to be working with Company , Alabama Shakespeare Festival , with the Vortex Repertory Company and Workshop, as wel l as coordinator of the such a great cast. She would like to thank her Utah Shakespeare Festival, Pioneer Theatre also nominated for a B. Iden Payne Award St. Edward's University Music Department . friends and family for being so supportive . and an Austin Critics' Table Award for Best DAVID M. LONG (Artistic Director) is an actor, Hart to supply the score for Columb ia's 1920 director and educator revue, Fly with Me. Rodgers and Hammerstein who has worked had written their first two songs together for With17 years ofexperience professionally on both the 1919 revue, but now their paths diverged. coasts and in Japan . For the next 25 years, both men worked David has served as incessantly in musical theater but on different and3 Chronicle"Best OfAustin" a faculty member at sides of the street. Rodgers and Hart produced Winthrop University a string of hits that exemplified the emerging awardsunder his belt ... in South Carolina and style of the musical comedy : Dearest Enemy, Portland State University On Your Toes, Babes in Arms, Pal Joey and By 1 in Oregon and currently serves as artistic Jupiter among the 26 musicals they created in l~llI't1Z111.Jl 11 IS '11Ill~ director and associate professor of Theater two decades. Meanwhile, Hammerstein, the 1 Arts at St. Edward's University. Directing credits namesake of a grandfather who was an opera 1 at Mary Moody Northen Theatre include The impresario, was convinced that the American 1 ()S 'lI~Il I)IJI) I~! Imaginary Invalid, bobrauschenbergamerica, musical could become a serious art form, and Cloud 9(Austin Critics' Table Nomination for Best he conceived the lyrics for a series of shows Comedy), Full Circle (Austin Critics' Table Award that gave birth to American operetta with a Getyour message toover for Best Comedy), Macbeth and Antigone. At diversity of composers. He worked with Jerome MMNT, he has appeared as Stone in City of Kern on the seminal musical Showboat and Angels , Cyrano (Austin Critics' Table Award) in with Sigmund Romberg on Desert Song and 150legal posting locations Cyrano de Bergerac and Leo Frank in Parade. Rose Marie. David has presented acting and movement However, by 1943 Hammerstein had foronly $60 per week! workshops throughout the country. He is an not had a hit in a decade , and Rodgers was active member in both Actors' Equity Association exhausted from covering for his brilliant but and the Screen Actors' Guild. He would like self-destructive partner. With Hart's blessing , Havea flyeror poster? to thank Tracy, Amelia and Alura for their Rodgers teamed up with Hammerstein for patience and loving support. the Theatre Guild's musical adaptation of Thenhave it ... Green Grow the Lilacs. On March 31, 1943, Oklahoma! elevated the expectations for the American musical forever. Rodgers' elegant melodies seem to emerge naturally from Hammerstein's deceptively simple lyrics, and both seem to spring effortlessly from a love of the land and the people they depicted. Oklahoma! ran on Broadway for over five years and at the time was the longest running musical in Broadway history. Carousel followed two years later, in 1945, and was followed by shows RICHARD RODGERS (1902-1979) and that provided the songbook of a generation: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II (1895-1960) State Fair (film), The King and I, South Pacific, (Music , Book, Lyrics) are the twin towers of the Cinderella (television) and The Sound of Music , foundation of the modern American musical among others. Together, the team wrote 11 theater. The two first met when Oscar was 19 shows, and their collaboration ended only and a star in the Columbia University revue; with Hammerstein's death in 1960. Rodgers Richard was a star-struck 12-year-old with dual continued to write for the Broadway stage, passions for playing the piano and the theater, collaborating with other lyricists, including who tagged along with his big brother. Stephen Sondhem, until his death in 1979. Within a few years, Oscar was sitting on the - Brooks Barr, Dramaturg. board that selected Rodgers and his pal Larry (512) 554-4034 DEAN'S CLUB ($500 to $999) Robert Luedecke Ronald Sawey MARYMOODY NURTHEN Ola Butler Bell Michael Massey Gary Silcott Jay Hume Angela Mccown Natalie Stott Kimberly Livingston MAC '07 Pamela G. McGrew Virginia Treasure '83 William J. McMillin '79 Molly Minus Bobby Warnecke THEATRE Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Pangborn y New York Life Insurance Co. Mary Wall '80 s 0 C E T Leo Osterhaus Thomas Werner THE HILLTOP CLUB ($250 to $499) Rogelio Pequeno Jonathan Wooley Through Mary Moody Northen Theatre , St. Edward's University Theater Arts majors work Anonymous Marisa Pisano Peterson alongsid e professional actors, designers and directors in the creat ion of dynamic artistic work. Mary Blackstock David Prater Our students enjoy unparalleled professional training and an opportunity to earn points toward Edna and Gary Blomquist '98 Marvela L. Pritchett '02 membership in the Actors' Equit y Association, the union of professional actors and stage Jean Byers Dal Sanders managers in the United States - all within the context of the university's nationally recognized Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell Teri Varner Everg reen Consulting liberal arts education. Timothy Wright '91 Austin Doak Ronald Young Our program is made possible in part by the generous contributions of the Mary Moody Charles Gembinski Jr. Northen Theatre Society membership. Society contributions allow MMNT to provide students Connie McMillan CONTRIBUTOR ($50 to $119) with resources for hands-on learning and to provide audiences with the rich production values Dr. and Mrs. Jimmy T. Mills Peter Austin Joseph Parks '06 Joseph Barrett that keep you returning to our performances year after year. Each year, Theatre Society Jennifer Phlieger MAHS '00 Tara Battani '00 members contr ibute more than $24,000 to student scholarships , allow ing us to maintain Michelle and Robi Polgar Capital One Services, Inc. our commitment to educate a diverse group of Theater Arts students , regardless of their Ann Scott '91 Joe Carpenter financial situation. Tracy Sherman '81 Charles Caudill '81 Anne Westdyke ConocoPhillips As a member of the soc iety, you will enjoy a number of exciting benefits , including invitations to Father Rick Wilkinson, CSC Judy Coyne '73 spec ial performances and opportunities to get involved with the Theater Arts program and our Brother Richard P. Daly, CSC, '61 students on a deeper level. Your gift may be designated to scho larship s, production support or THE 1885 CLUB ($120 to $249) Daniel Deguire '69 capital improvements, or you may make an unrestricted gift. Anonymous Aaron and Deborah Dillard Alexander Bargioni '09 Matthew Doak '05 We sincere ly hope you will join the Theatre Society or continue as a member by making a gift Richard and Kelly Bautch Michael M. Dorn to the Mary Moody Northen Theatre today. We also invite you to encourage your friends and Peter Beilharz Doug Dorst associates to join. For more information, contact Stephani Smolucha at [email protected] Ann Bower Michael Downer or 512-448-8451. Charles Browne Dorothy Dyer Richard Campbell Fidelity Investments Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you again at the MMNT. Maria Caswell Phil and Pam Friday Kathlyn Dailey '78 Laurie Friedman-Fannin '79 Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Deguire '69 Jerome Garvey Johanna Daymond Theresa Garza Alejandro Diaz Jr. Sheila Marie Gordon PRESIDENT'S ASSOCIATES - GOLD Margaret Furse Robin and Brian Graham-Moore ($10,000 to $24,999) Marilyn Gaddis Paul Grubb Rosemarie Schwarzer Charles and Dora Gembinski GeraJd Harrison Tapestry Foundation Michael Guerra '83 Loretta Hughes Gerald Harrison Barbara Irvine PRESIDENT'S ASSOCIATES - BRONZE Leonard Heerensperger Brother George Klawitter, CSC ($1,000 to $4,999) Curtis Dean Hirsh Michael Langowski Hamilton Beazley, PhD Theresa Hobbs Francis Macconnell Karen Bowen '86 Bunny Joubert Christopher J. Martinez Timothy Jurgensen Father Loui s T. .Brusatti Theresa Mancuso Janet Kazmirski Michael Meigs Shawn and Bruce Butler Ethel M. Kutac Richard Orton Ev Lunning Jr. Patrick Liddy '05 Bernadine Rettger '91 Tracy Manier and Daniel Floyd Vicky Linsalata Mary Rist Florence Mayne David and Tracy Long Adalberto Salazar Lewis A. Meyers Jr. Mark and Christie Wilson Reflects gifts and pledges received between March 1, 2010, and Feb. 28, 2011.