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Irving ’s WHITE CHRISTMAS • SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS• LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL IN CONCERT • • THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME•

Season 54 • JULY 6th - AUG. 31st, 2019!

WHITEFIELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03598 WELCOME to Northern NH’s award-winning professional theatre . . . a summer destination since 1966 SEASON 54 2019 Mainstage Musicals & Plays plus Children’s Shows and Special Events! Don’t miss a minute of Season 54 - please visit www.weathervanetheatre.org for announcements of other upcoming events: Patchwork Players, Windsock Camp and Special Events from our Board and friends.

MARK YOUR SEASON 54 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 2019 MAINSTAGE CALENDAR 6 CALENDARS! July 6 through Aug 31: Monday-Saturday, 8 PM DENOTES BUBBLE + Saturdays at 2 PM starting July 20. OPENING SQUEAK Thursdays at 2 PM starting Aug 22. Theatre for 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 J WHITE SIX SIX DANCE WHITE LADY DAY Young Audiences CHRISTMAS WHITE DANCE LESSONS CHRISTMAS Dress Preview CHRISTMAS LESSONS PATCHWORK U 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 WHITE SIX DANCE LADY WHITE SIX DANCE LADY PLAYERS CHRISTMAS LESSONS DAY CHRISTMAS LESSONS DAY L 2 PM + 8 PM weekly classic shows 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Theatre for the kid in everyone! SPRING DROWSY DROWSY WHITE DROWSY SIX DANCE Y AWAKENING CHAPERONE CHAPERONE CHRISTMAS CHAPERONE LESSONS See page 30 for schedule! 2 PM + 8 PM 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

• SIX DANCE LADY SPRING BRIGHT BRIGHT WHITE LESSONS DAY AWAKENING STAR CHRISTMAS A STAR Alumni Weekend 2 PM + 8 PM 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

August 17-19 LADY BRIGHT WHITE DROWSY WHITE DROWSY U DAY STAR CHRISTMAS CHAPERONE CHRISTMAS CHAPERONE 2019 ALUMNI 2 PM + 8 PM BENEFIT SHOW G 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 CURIOUS CURIOUS BRIGHT LADY DROWSY BRIGHT A TRIBUTE SHOW TO INCIDENT INCIDENT STAR DAY CHAPERONE STAR GIBBS MURRAY U 2 PM + 8 PM 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 BRIGHT SPRING SISTER SISTER CURIOUS SISTER S STAR AWAKENING ACT ACT INCIDENT ACT 2 PM + 8 PM 2 PM + 8 PM Our orignal 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 T DROWSY SISTER BRIGHT CURIOUS SISTER BEST OF drummer boy CHAPERONE ACT STAR INCIDENT ACT 2019 2 PM + 8 PM 2 PM + 8 PM Sunday, August 18th 2PM!

1 WEATHERVANE THEATRE NYC BROADWAY GETAWAY 2019!

STAY, PLAY, with $500 Spending Money

THREE NIGHTS at the Shelburne Hotel TWO SHOWS tickets for 2 Broadway shows SPECIAL EVENTS

$50 per ticket, 3 for $100 A GRAND FUNDRAISING EVENT OCTOBER 11-14, 2019

2 Information for your visit LOBBY NOTICES Between press time and , there may be casting and staffing changes. These are posted in the lobby each night. Be sure to check out our lobby displays for information about upcoming theatre events and to view photos of recent theatre events.

AUDIENCE COURTESY IS REQUESTED Before the performance begins, please turn off all sound and light-producing devices. Cell phone sounds and vibrations; and lighted screens are distracting both to the performers and to other audience members. Candy, food and beverages are not allowed in the theatre.

YOU ARE ALSO REMINDED: The taking of photographs, visual and/or sound recordings, filming or videotaping, in whole or in part, of any Weathervane Theatre production is prohibited according to terms of licensing and agreements with Actors’ Equity Association and Production Licensing Agents. The following applies to all performances: THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTING RECORDINGS ON ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, A VIOLATION OF THE AUTHOR’S RIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE UNDER COPYRIGHT LAW.

Thank you for your cooperation - and for joining us this 54th Season!

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You are also reminded that we observe a no exchange/no refund policy for non-subscribers. Passholders may exchange tickets with 24-hour / in-person exchange.

SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONS may be made with a minimum of 24 hours advance notice of the performance (Box Office: 603-837-9322). We reserve limited ADA parking. We’ll do our best to serve your request within our capabilities and resources. Thank you for the courtesy of advance notice.

ROAD COURTESY Our parking attendant volunteers do their best to guide the most efficient use of our space. For everyone’s safety, maintain slow (5 mph) speeds on the grounds, and observe speed limits leaving and approaching the theatre...drive safely – and watch for moose!

VOLUNTEERS are always welcome and needed: email [email protected] 3 Theatre Staff as of publication deadline Gibbs Murray Co-Founder/Producing Director Ethan Producing Artistic Director Production Staff Production Stage Manager Kara Procell* Administration & Staff Assistant Stage Manager Egypt Dixon* Associate Artistic Director Robert H. Fowler Production Manager/ Technical Director Justin Parks Marketing Associate Greenberg Master Carpenter Alison Castaneda Development Assistant Judy Ramsdell Scenic Carpenter Mary Hughes Box Office Supervisor Katherine Yacko Lighting Design Scout Hough Box Office Associates Tricia Foster, Kelly Renaud, Asst. Lighting Design/Master Electrician Jade Chang Stinehour Sound Design/Audio Technician Isaiah Parnell Manager Grace Livingston Kramer Associate Sound Design/A2 Jennifer Landis Company Chef Abby Towne Properties Design Sam St. Jean Kitchen Assistant Rebecca Pederson Scenic Designers Jeremy Bennett, Volunteer Coordinator Kathy Meddings Stefanie Darby, Gibbs Murray Facilities Manager John Patrick Quigley Scenic Charge Jeremy Bennett Scenic Artists Acting Company (AEA indicated by *) Kathlyn Anthony, Erica Delbury, Constantine Elliot Leigh Barrett*, Courtney Blackmun*, Technical Apprentice Kayla Cates Andrew Cuccaro, Jorge Donoso*, Napoleon M. Douglas*, Costume Design/Shop Manager Rien Schlecht Carrie Greenberg, Shinnerrie Jackson*, Geoffrey Kidwell*, Stitchers/Costumers Hillary Jeffers Marisa Kirby*, Grace Livingston Kramer, Ira Kramer*, Anamaria Palomarez Jocelyn Lonquist, Alison Mahoney*, Benjamin Nurthen, Draper/Firsthand Meghan Pearson Ethan Paulini*, Sam St. Jean Wardrobe Supervisor Jay Johnson Weathervane Intern Program Director & Choreographer Marisa Kirby Weathervane Windsock Camp Catharine M. Ficcara WIP/PW Stage Manager Windsock Camp Artistic Director Whitney Jewett Weathervane Intern Company/Patchwork Players (**) Windsock Camp Managing Director Maia Matsushita Patrick Agonito**, Julia Bogdanoff**, Theo Brown**, Camp Staff Liz Cox, Ty Matsushita Noah Casner**, Nicholas Cooper**, Drew Elhamalawy**, Lily Lord**, Guest Artists and Directors Connor McNinch**, Mia Mooko**, Brooke Solan**, Director, Six Dance Lessons Amiee Turner+ Vanessa Vacanti**, Michelle Zink-Muñoz** Director, Lady Day Robert Hupp+ Musicians Director, Billy Goats Gruff Miles Burns Colin Keating Music Director Director, Curious Incident Andrew Morrissey Asst. Music Director / WIP Music Director Choreographer, Drowsy, Bright Star Taryn Herman Chris Cerreto, Mainstage Musicians Guest Actors Kate Goldsborough, Daniel Marquez, Jay Johnson, AC Muench, Benjamin Nurthen Deborah McFadden Osborne * denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. ** denotes members of Weathervane Intern Company Program/ Patchwork Players Please see Lobby Listings through the Season + denotes a member of SDC, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers for additions or changes. ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA) Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) was founded in 1913 as the first of the American actor unions. Equity’s mission is to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Today, Equity represents more than 40,000 actors, singers, dancers and stage managers 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 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 organiza- tion of performing arts unions. For more information, visit www.actorsequity.org. This theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

4 A welcome message from Weathervane Theatre Board President David Kenney

I would like to welcome you to Season 54 of the Weathervane Theatre. Each year Weathervane Theatre brings live professional theatre to the North Country - a little bit of Broadway for your enjoyment. We have grown to a company of over 60 people. Yes, it takes that many people to make live theatre happen. It is through your support that makes the Weathervane Theatre possible. I want to thank our Company, the Board of Directors, the Alumni, Our Founder Gibbs Murray and the Volunteers for all their hard work, not only during the season, but throughout the year. Tickets cover only about 60% of the operational cost of the Theatre. Fundraising makes up the approximate 200 thousand dollar difference. Many of you have already given to our Annual Fund. We thank you for your support. If you enjoy what you see at the Theatre tonight, consider making a donation – it is never too late.

Thank you for coming to the Weathervane Theatre tonight.

I hope you come back often. Enjoy the show!

- David Kenney

WEATHERVANE THEATRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS David A. Kenney, President George (Kit) Carter, Vice-President • Paul Damiano, Vice-President Meyer G. Koplow, Vice-President • Jeanne Landry, Vice-President Jennifer Gaudette, Treasurer • Sara Martineau, Secretary

Directors Neil Brody • Anthony Colacino • Lore Moran Dodge Scott Hunt, Alumni Liaison • Gibbs Murray, Co-founder* *additional members of Executive Committee

Mission Statement of the Weathervane Theatre The Weathervane Theatre presents live professional theatre to NH’s North Country and the surrounding communities, offering opportunities for residents and visitors to partner with a true cultural resource that can enrich lives, educate and entertain. Affordable ticketing and programs, accessible performance space and scheduled performances are all designed to reach the diverse, and often underserved, population of the region.

BECOME A SUPPORTING CONTRIBUTOR Contributions to both our Annual Fund and Capital/Facilities Campaign may be made throughout the year: look for the ‘Support’ tab at www.weathervanetheatre.org or find information in the lobbies at the Theatre. Your participation in special events and fundraising initiatives is welcome and appreciated!

5 6 A message from Weathervane Theatre Co-Founder & Producing Director Gibbs Murray

THERE’S NOTHING BETTER THAN LIVE THEATRE Summer Theatre arrived in Whitefield in 1934 with the Chase Barn Playhouse in a re-assembled barn from Twin Mountain. The Chase Barn Playhouse ran twenty-four summers doing one play per week in an eight-week summer season with a Company of professional actors, interns and community. Lucy Chase Sparks became the producer of Chase Barn Playhouse following its founder, Will Chase, her uncle. Lucy met with Tom Haas and me in 1965 at her home behind the Playhouse, welcoming us to open a summer theatre—not at Chase Barn—“it’s off the beaten path”—recognizing the growing need of accessibility. Weathervane Theatre opened at a barn on the -traveled Route #3 north of downtown Whitefield on the way to Lancaster, New Hampshire, summer 1966. We followed the Chase plan of a play a week for the first two summers however our audiences booked individ- ually—the hotel groups who reserved specific nights at Chase Barn were no longer a tradition. In 1968 we ini- tiated a three-week mid-season section of three plays alternating on different nights, a practice long employed by theatre festivals to maximize visiting audiences. The alternating repertory became the full season practice of Weathervane Theatre in 1969. One of the three shows in the 1968 mix was a musical. That word “musical” has become from the early 20th century a major “playing card” of American Theatre. In 1969 we added three blockbuster musicals to the seven-show rep: , , and The Fantasticks. The point of this “synopsized” history—to cut to the chase (barn?)—funny how that works—never mind—but for all the changes, turmoil, innovation et al, theatre has not only survived, it flourishes and is a barometer of our times. In art, life, society and more, theatre is shared. You can see a movie at home or alone in a movie theatre on a

Tuesday afternoon but theatre is alive among people and response. The is not recorded. The alternating repertory of Weathervane Theatre this summer like all previous seasons offers a broad range of titles, styles and hopefully acclimating to our contemporary audiences tastes and relevance—and this season as always six of those titles are musical—and there are seven shows in the rep. I said “musical” in the singular. Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill is an enactment of the great Billie Holiday’s life which features many of her most famous songs. Spring Awakening critically received as the best new musical of this new century will be an eighth show addition to the season: a separate concert version featuring the 2019 Weathervane interns. ’s White Christmas has in this decade been added to the roster of frequently performed musicals—and it plays year round to take the chill off winter with warm feelings. The Drowsy Chaperone is a favorite Tony Award-winning musical spoof of early musicals; Bright Star the recent Broadway hit with a bluegrass score com- posed by , and then there’s Sister Act to leave everyone laughing at end of the season. The two plays of the summer are Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks of a woman in a retirement community who hires a younger man as her dance instructor . . . The longest title belongs to the most heralded play from and with each having over two year runs - based on the best selling novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. A very personal note: I had the privilege of seeing both London and New York productions and have hoped to have Weathervane get rights to do this wonderful play. It’s an education and a joy I wish I had learned earlier on, and one that I think all of us who go to theatre can attest—young and old—it’s one of the great experiences that will elevate one’s own sense of compassion—which, of course, is why we share theatre together.

Happy 54th Weathervane Theatre Season for all of us.

- Gibbs Murray

7 8 A message from Weathervane Theatre Producing Artistic Director Ethan Paulini

When I pulled into Whitefield on that late June evening in 2012 I was ready for a challenging Season 47 as member of the resident acting company. As you can probably surmise, it did not disappoint. I never could have imagined that just a handful of years later I would be sitting down to write my Producing Artistic Director’s note for the 54th Season’s . And yet, here we are, ready to embark on a season full of curiosity, surprise, and discovery. I am particularly excited about this season’s roster of shows. While they run the gamut from familiar to brand new, they each hold the distinction of making their debut as part of the unique alternating repertory for which the Weathervane has become nationally known. During my subsequent years as a member of the Weathervane family (I use that word by deliberate design), the friendships, collaborations, and unique artistic experiences I have accumulated remain unparalleled by any other facet of my career. To describe this place to the average outsider is an exercise in tall tale telling. To watch the listener’s eyes widen and hear the incredulous tone in their voice as they ask “You do how many shows?” “How long do you rehearse?” is the reminder, that helps us celebrate our accomplishments and justify our frustrations. To be a part of this community is what it is all about! And you, as our audience, are a huge part of that community! We hope you take pride in the vital role you play in our lives and careers as the witnesses to our thoughts, feelings, ideas and hopes. With so many wonderful new stories to tell, we have assembled an astounding group of theatre makers to make Season 54 one to remember. From veterans to virgins, we will come together, as this company has done for more than half a century, to not only entertain, but to challenge you to think, to feel, to help spark debate, to provide perspective and maybe even solace. That is what this collection of shows is designed to do. And I think come Labor Day you will have a hard time picking your favorite. I remain humbled and grateful to be in a position to continue the vision and legacy of the late Tom Haas, our beloved Gibbs Murray, and the literal thousands of artists who have come before us. I am so fortunate to be in the position to not only work alongside so many whom have become my family through the Weathervane, but to invite my family from elsewhere to share in this distinctive experience. As a new leader of an organization there will be some things I do a little differently, but one thing I can promise you will not change is my commitment to top notch storytelling, high production values, dynamic performances and world class creative teams. Give us the chance to do what we love and I think you will love it too. As an artist, I have always believed that everyone, everywhere deserves access to quality, live theatre. You have made a choice to support that by joining us! This season, I encourage you to take a chance on all we have to offer. Come see a show you may have never heard of before. Check out one of our special events (like the interns in their very own MainStage concert production of the Tony-winning Spring Awakening) or just take a few moments to engage with us as friends. Please keep supporting us in whatever way you are able. Donate, subscribe, volunteer, be a community advocate. It all helps. As we continue to grow and evolve as an organization, I welcome your feedback. My inbox is always open at [email protected]. Live theatre is a shared experience and we thank you for being a part of that with us. Now sit back and let the stories wash over you out there in the dark. And of course we’ll see you in the lobby after for a handshake, a fist bump, or a hug! To Season 54 and beyond! Thank you for supporting live theatre in the North Country! - Ethan Paulini

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10 A message from Weathervane Theatre Associate Artistic Director Robert H. Fowler

Welcome to the Weathervane Theatre, as we celebrate our 54th Season of live professional theater in the North Country. I am grateful to be a part of this amazing community committed to sharing life experiences through live theater. Before continuing, I must acknowledge Jacques Stewart, my Weathervane mentor and former Artistic Director, for bringing me to this treasure of a place. Thank you. It is a privilege and honor to be working with Ethan Paulini, Producing Artistic Director, and share in his commitment to presenting remarkable theatrical productions intended to entertain, reflect, rejuvenate, and even initiate conversation. Along with Ethan, a tremendous artistic team, crew, actors, musicians, staff and volunteers, I welcome you to the Weathervane Theatre.

We are thankful that you decided to join us. You are vital to The Weathervane Theatre, and our goal remains to make you feel as such. As you will see throughout the season, the Weathervane Theatre is community oriented. You might just notice your neighbor, or someone you know, as part of the company. The Weathervane Theatre Programs include the Patchwork Players, as well as the Windsock Theatre Camp. The Patchwork Players is a company of young actors who perform children shows locally, and the Windsock Theater Camp is an opportunity for kids and teens to be exposed to the complete theatrical experience. Please feel free to inquire about both programs. Bring your children and/or grandchildren, and join us in any capacity.

Having been a part of the Weathervane family since 2010, I am honored to play a part in continuing the vision of bringing live theater to Whitefield, as founded by Gibbs Murray and the late Tom Haas. We hope you feel inclined to return, or even more so, to become a part of our family. Learn more about us by visiting our website, www.weathervanetheatre.org. Thank you for supporting The Weathervane Theatre, and live theater in the North Country.

--Robert H. Fowler

11 IRVING BERLIN’s WHITE CHRISTMAS Based Upon the Film Written For The Screen By Norman Krasna, Norman Panama And Melvin Frank Music And By Irving Berlin Book By David Ives And Paul Blake Original Stage Production Directed By Walter Bobbie Orchestrations By Larry Blank Vocal And Dance By Bruce Pomahac Bob Wallace Napoleon M. Douglas* Phil Davis Jorge Donoso* Betty Haynes Courtney Blackmun* Judy Haynes Jocelyn Lonquist Ezekiel Foster Jay Johnson Mike Nulty Connor McNinch** General Henry Waverly Ira Kramer* Ralph Sheldrake Sam St. Jean Martha Watson Leigh Barrett* (July 9, 12, 15, 18, 25) Alison Mahoney* (August 3, 7, 9) Susan Waverly Una Colby Rita Brooke Solan** Rhoda Marisa Kirby* Mr. Snoring Noah Casner** Mrs. Snoring / Sheldrake’s Secretary Shinnerrie Jackson* Tessie Lily Lord** Conductor/Regency Room/Ed Sullivan Announcer Jan Clausing Ensemble: Andrew Cuccaro, Patrick Agonito**, Julia Bogandoff**, Theo Brown**, Nicholas Cooper**, Drew Elhamalawy**, Mia Mooko**, Vanessa Vacanti**, Michelle Zink-Muñoz**, Isabelle Antonucci, Maizy Colby, Gabriella Moran,Victor Willey Please see Lobby Listings for additions or changes. Director Ethan Paulini+ Choreographer Marisa Kirby Music Director Colin Keating Set & Costume Design Rien Schlecht Lighting Design Scout Hough Sound Design Isaiah Parnell Properties Design Sam St. Jean Production Manager Justin Parks Production Stage Manager Kara Procell* Asst. Stage Manager Egypt Dixon* Dance Captain Courtney Blackmun* Production Manager Justin Parks * denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association ** denotes members of Weathervane Theatre Intern Company 2019 + denotes a member of SDC, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is presented through special with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com. This production was also made possible in part by the generosity of Duane Baxter and Reta Presby Paul and Janet Damiano - Tanya Tellman 12 July 9, 12, 15, 18, 25 & August 3, 7, 9 IRVING BERLIN’s WHITE CHRISTMAS Based Upon The Paramount Pictures Film Written For The Screen By Norman Krasna, Norman Panama And Melvin Frank Music And Lyrics By Irving Berlin Book By David Ives And Paul Blake

“I’m dreaming of a White Christmas…”

Based on the beloved film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. first became popular, I attributed it to the The dazzling score features well known standards War and the fact that Christmas means peace. I felt including “Blue Skies”, “I Love A ”, “How Deep that since people were singing it I ought to write Is the Ocean” and “White Christmas”. another verse. But I couldn’t do it. New words would not come.” “Much as I’d like to take a bow The musical had its Broadway premiere in and say I anticipated its future success, I must 2008, was nominated for two (Best admit I didn’t,” Berlin told the Jamaica (Long Island) Choreography and Best Orchestrations) and six Press (September 24, 1954). “Maybe because it was Drama Desk Awards. It has since become a holiday so easy, comparatively, to write I didn’t realize its staple at theatres across the globe. potential. I wrote it in two rather brief sessions and that’s fast for a song. Some take a lot more work.” The Academy Award-winning song “White Christmas” was originally composed for a holiday Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” was first heard on that became the 1942 filmHoliday Inn. A a radio show sponsored by the Kraft Company on simple song with only 54 words and 67 notes, it was Christmas Day, 1941. Released just 18 days after not expected to be the movie’s hit song. Pearl Harbor, the wistful song about days gone by held deep meaning for its initial audience. As Berlin recalled in the Examiner (December 14, 1954): “I wrote it for a revue I Throughout WWII the Christmas carol was the intended producing, changed my mind and put it most requested song by US troops and by the end away until it was used in a Bing Crosby picture. At of the war was the best-selling song of all time. the time I had no idea ‘White Christmas’ would be It held this record until 1997 when a perennial hit or that Paramount would add to its released his tribute song to Princess Diana - “Candle popularity with a movie of the same name. When in the Wind.” To this day “White Christmas” remains the best-selling Christmas song of all time. Be sure to join us in applauding the generosity of our “FIRST NIGHT” SPONSOR BANK OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 62 Pleasant Street | Laconia | NH | 03246 Office: 603.527.3906 www.BankNH.com

First Night Sponsors are the underwriters for their choice of production. We celebrate with them on opening nights, and through the run of their chosen show . . . their investment in our Season helps us to continue to offer the best professional summer theatre available to the North Country. Please join us in thanking them.

13 Attend any performance of WHITE CHRISTMAS and be eligible to win two tickets of admission to

14 15 SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS By Lily Harrison Leigh Barrett* Michael Minetti Ethan Paulini*

Standby for Lily Harrison Kate Goldsborough Standbys never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.

Please see Lobby Listings for additions or changes.

Director/Musical Staging Amiee Turner+ Set Design Jeremy Bennett Costume Design Rien Schlecht Associate Costume Design Hillary Jeffers Lighting Design Jade Chang Sound Design Jennifer Landis & Isaiah Parnell Properties Design Sam St. Jean Production Stage Manager Egypt Dixon* Production Manager Justin Parks * denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association + denotes a member of SDC, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers

SETTING The play is set in Lily Harrison’s condo in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida. Time is the present.

WEEK ONE: THE SWING WEEK TWO: THE TANGO WEEK THREE: THE VIENNESE WALTZ WEEK FOUR: THE FOXTROT WEEK FIVE: THE CHA-CHA WEEK SIX: CONTEMPORARY DANCE WEEK TEN: BONUS LESSON

SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

16 July 10, 11, 16, 19, 27, 29 SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS By Richard Alfieri

“If you say your real age outloud your face hears you.”

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a touching Since its Los Angeles premiere and Broadway and human comedy about a formidable retired opening, Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks has woman, Lily Harrison, who hires an acerbic been translated into 14 languages and has dance instructor, Michael Minetti, to give her traversed the globe with productions in 24 private dance lessons —one per week for six countries. The play has established itself as an weeks— in her gulf-front condo in St. Pe- international hit and one of the most produced tersburg Beach, Florida. What begins as an plays in the world. antagonistic relationship blossoms into an intimate friendship as these two people from In 2014 Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks was very different backgrounds reveal their secrets, adapted into a film starring fears, and joys while dancing the Tango, Waltz, as Lily and as Michael. Foxtrot, Swing, Cha-Cha and Contemporary Rowlands, an actress known for embracing her Dance. Michael and Lily learn to overcome their vulnerability, felt it was imperative to be in- outward differences and discover an unlikely volved in a piece commenting on society’s views but profound connection. By the final lesson, on the elderly: Lily shares with Michael her most closely guard- “You can’t just keep thinking that people don’t ed secret and he shares with her his greatest count because they’re old, that they’ve lived this gifts, his loyalty and compassion. A comedy whole life and they haven’t learned anything. It with music and dance, the play also addresses doesn’t make sense, but that’s the way they’re the serious issues of ageism and intolerance. treated a lot. They’re bright, they have lives, While upon first glance this story may seem they’ve done things; they don’t have to just go initially geared to an older generation, it gives crawling to someone to tell them about it.” - equal weight to both the trials of growing old Gena Rowlands. and the struggles of youth. In addition to addressing the struggles with Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks had its world pre- ageism, this piece also highlights the powers of miere in 2001 at Los Angeles’ Geffen Playhouse love. Rowlands continues: starring as Lily and David Hyde Pierce as Michael. 2003’s Broadway transfer “This movie, I thought, showed how much love featured as Lily and there is in the world, and you can love anybody. as Michael. ... Love is love and there’s plenty of it here, if we can embrace it.”

This production was also made possible in part by the generosity of Edward and Nancy Roberts - Dennis and Linda Laperle

17 LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL By Lanie Robertson CAST Billie Holiday: Shinnerrie Jackson* Jimmy Powers: Colin Keating

Director Robert Hupp+ Music Director Colin Keating Set Design Gibbs Murray Costume Design Rien Schlecht Lighting Design Scout Hough Sound Design Isaiah Parnell Properties Master Sam St. Jean Production Stage Manager Kara Procell* Production Manager Justin Parks Please see Lobby Listings for additions or changes. * denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association + denotes a member of SDC, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers

MUSICAL NUMBERS “I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone” • “When a Man Loves a Woman” • “What a Little Moonlight Can Do” • “Crazy He Calls Me” • “Pig Foot (And a Bottle of Beer”) • “Baby Doll” • “God Bless the Child” • “Foolin’ Myself” • “Somebody’s on My Mind” • “Easy Livin’” • “Strange Fruit” • “Blues Break” • “T’ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do” • Don’t Explain/What a Little Moonlight Can Do” () • “Deep Song”

SETTING Place: A small bar in south . Although the bar is presently closed and abandoned, the building still stands on the corner of Fifteenth & Bainbridge Streets. Billie Holiday appeared here in the 1950s.

Time: About midnight of a night in March, 1959. It is obviously late in the evening, and it is equally late in Billie Holiday’s life. Four months from now she will die of cirrhois and heart failure in a hospital in on Friday, July 17, 1959.

LADY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT AN INTERMISSION

LADY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

This production was also made possible in part by the generosity of George and Ann Hartman The Campbell Foundation/Lynn Kelz

18 July 13, 17, 20, 30 & August 5, 15 LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL By Lanie Robertson “I don’t think I ever sing the same way twice. The blues is sort of a mixed-up thing. You just have to feel it. Anything I do sing is part of my life.” Born Eleanora Fagan in 1915, Billie Holiday experienced a dif- ficult upbringing. She found comfort in music, singing along to the records of Bessie Armstrong and Louis Armstrong. By age 15 she started singing in NYC night clubs. Around 1930 she renamed herself “Billie” after film star Billie Dove. At 18, Holiday was discovered performing in a Harlem jazz club by producer John Hammond which led to recording work with an up-and-coming clarinetist and bandleader Benny Goodman. She went on to work with other noted musicians of the day and acquired the name “Lady Day” in 1937 while working with her life and these are reflected in Count Basie’s Orchestra. her music with songs like “T’ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do” and “My The following year she broke ground as one of the first female Man.” While Holiday continued a African American vocalists to work with a white orchestra (Artie steady stream of success, she also Shaw Orchestra). Promoters objected to Holiday—for her race continued to struggle with sub- and for her unique vocal style- so she left the orchestra. stance abuse. This led to multiple Striking out on her own, Holiday performed at NY’s Café Society. run-ins with the law and an eventu- Here she developed parts of her trademark stage persona— al deterioration of her voice, health, wearing gardenias in her and singing with her head tilted and career. She gave her final back. During this engagement Holiday debuted two of her most performance in NYC on May 25, famous songs, “God Bless the Child” and “Strange Fruit.” 1959 and died three months later at the age of 44. Considered one of “Strange Fruit”, a powerful ballad about the of African the best jazz vocalists of all time, Americans, is considered one of her signature ballads. Banned by Holiday’s legacy is still felt today some radio stations the song became a huge hit. inspiring artists like Holiday experienced many turbulent relationships through and Cassandra Wilson. Be sure to join us in applauding the generosity of our “FIRST NIGHT” SPONSOR PRESBY TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM

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First Night Sponsors are the underwriters for their choice of production. We celebrate with them on opening nights, and through the run of their chosen show . . . their investment in our Season helps us to continue to offer the best professional summer theatre available to the North Country. Please join us in thanking them.

19 20 Supporting the Arts, Community, and Agriculture Presby Transportation Museum OUR FIRST NIGHT SPONSOR OF LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL BY LANIE ROBERTSON

OPENING NIGHT - SATURDAY, JULY 13TH!

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21 Congratulations on your 54th Anniversary Season

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22 July 22, 31 & August 20 Interns In Concert Spring Awakening Book & Lyrics Music By By Based On The Play By Franz Wedekind Vocal String Orchestrations Arrangements Orchestrations AnnMarie Duncan Sheik Milazzo

Melchior Connor McNinch** Wendla Lily Lord** Georg Patrick Agonito** Martha Mia Mooko** Moritz Noah Casner** Ernst Theo Brown** Ilse Julia Bogandoff** Anna Vanessa Vacanti** Hänschen Nicholas Cooper** Otto Drew Elhamalawy** Thea Michelle Zink-Muñoz** Featured Dancer Brooke Solan**

Director & Choreographer Marisa Kirby Music Director Andrew Morrissey Costume Design Anamaria Palomarez Lighting Design Jade Chang Sound Design Jennifer Landis Production Manager Justin Parks Production Stage Manager Catharine M. Ficarra Production Manager Justin Parks ** denotes members of the Weathervane Theatre Intern Company 2019 NOTE: Contains strong language and adult themes. Mature audiences only. Produced by, IRA PITTELMAN, TOM HULCE, JEFFREY RICHARDS, JERRY FRANKEL, , Jeffrey Sine, Freddy DeMann, Max Cooper, Mort Swinsky/Cindy and Jay Gutterman/Joe McGinnis/Judith Ann Abrams, ZenDog Productions/CarJac Productions, Aron Bergson Productions/Jennifer Manocherian/Ted Snowdon, Harold Thau/Terry E. Schnuck/Cold Spring Productions, Amanda Dubois/Elizabeth Eynon Wetherell, Jennifer Maloney/Tamara Tunie/Joe Cilibrasi.

The world premiere of “SPRING AWAKENING” was produced by the Atlantic Theater Company by special arrangement with Tom Hulce & Ira Pittelman. SPRING AWAKENING is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com This production was also made possible in part by the generosity of David Kenney - Lore Moran Dodge

23 THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Music & Lyrics By Book By And And Don Mckellar

Man in Chair Ethan Paulini* Mrs. Tottendale Deborah McFadden Osborne Underling Benjamin Nurthen Robert Martin Ira Kramer* George Andrew Cuccaro Feldzeig Napoleon M. Douglas* Kitty Jocelyn Lonquist Gangster #1 Jorge Donoso* Gangster #2 Sam St. Jean Adolpho Geoffrey Kidwell* Janet Van De Graff Marisa Kirby* The Drowsy Chaperone Leigh Barrett* (July 23, 24, 26) Alison Mahoney* (August 8, 10, 16, 26) Trix Shinnerrie Jackson* Super John Patrick Quigley

Ensemble Courtney Blackmun*, Carrie Greenberg, Jay Johnson, Grace Livingston Kramer

Please see Lobby Listings for additions or changes.

Director & Music Director Colin Keating Choreographer Taryn Herman Set Design Gibbs Murray Costume Design Rien Schlecht Associate Costume Design Anamaria Palomarez Lighting Design Scout Hough Sound Design Isaiah Parnell Properties Design Sam St. Jean Production Stage Manager Kara Procell* Asst. Stage Manager Egypt Dixon* Dance Captain Courtney Blackmun* Production Manager Justin Parks

* denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association + denotes a member of SDC, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers

Original Broadway production of The Drowsy Chaperone produced by Kevin McCollum, Roy Miller, Bob Boyett, Stephanie McClelland, Barbara Freitag and

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is presented by special arrangement through Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com 24 July 23, 24, 26 & August 8, 10, 16, 26 THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Music & Lyrics By Lisa Lambert And Greg Morrison Book By Bob Martin And Don Mckellar

“Love is always lovely in the end.”

Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best plays and 13 musicals). Also the 1920s was Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy instrumental to the path of the modern Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age Broadway production as it was a decade of musical, featuring one show-stopping song and development, encompassing musical comedy, dance number after another. show-stopping , operettas and the introduction of the musical play. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite The Drowsy Chaperone’s inception began in record: the of a fictitious 1928 1997 when Don McKellar, Lisa Lambert, Greg musical. The recording comes to life and The Morrison and several friends created a spoof Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair of old musicals as a wedding present to Bob looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their Martin and Janet Van De Graaff at their stag wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate party. In its first incarnation, there was no theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two Man in Chair, the musical styles ranged from gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided the 1920s to the 1940s, and the jokes were Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and more risqué. When the show was reshaped for you have the ingredients for an evening of the Fringe Festival, Martin became a madcap delight. co-writer, creating Man in Chair to serve as a narrator/commentator for the piece. A full- Hailed by New York Magazine as “The Perfect scale production in Toronto soon followed. The Broadway Musical,” The Drowsy Chaperone is a Drowsy Chaperone then came to America with an masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the out of town engagement in Los Angeles before tropes that characterize the finally arriving on Broadway in 2006. When genre. The Drowsy Chaperone closed in 2007 with 674 Despite its gently mocking tone, The Drowsy performances it was Broadway’s longest running Chaperone is a Valentine to 1920s Broadway Canadian musical. As of October 21, 2018 it musicals. The 1920s was the busiest decade is now the second longest-running Canadian in Broadway history, with an average of 50 musical when it was surpassed by Come From productions opening each year (2019 saw 21 Away. A film version ofThe Drowsy Chaperone is currently in development.

This production was also made possible in part by the generosity of Charles and Leith Mullaly Ed and Loretta Merrow

25 54 Weathervane Seasons

1966 A Streetcar Named Desire Mary, Mary • Never Too Late • Forty Carats Murder Most Foul • Billy Bishop Goes to War 1974 Sunday in New York You Can’t Take It With You Godspel1 • Heartbreak House Under Milkwood • The Knack Play It Again, Sam 1984 Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Kiss Me, Kate • Romeo and Juliet Camelot • Mass Appeal The Voice of the Turtle Dial M for Murder Children of a Lesser God • The 1967 • No, No, Nanette Mikado • • Oklahoma! Any Wednesday • Luv They’re Playing Our Song 1975 Barefoot in the Park • U.S.A. Tartuffe The Man Who Came to Dinner The Private Ear and the Public Eye Sherlock Holmes • 1985 A Thousand Clowns Company • H.M.S. Pinafore • Greater Tuna The Miracle Worker Much Ado About Nothing • Joseph and Ah, Wilderness! • the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The Subject Was Roses Brigadoon • The Music Man 1976 1968 Candida • Camelot • Bus Stop Finian’s Rainbow • Sleuth 1986 A Thurber Carnival • Black Comedy Oklahoma! • The Three Sisters Finian’s Rainbow • Dracula Stop the World, I Want to Get Off Promises, Promises Painting Churches • The Drunkard • A Delicate Balance The School for Wives A Long Day’s Journey Into Night 1977 Beyond Therapy • Kiss Me, Kate The Star Spangled Girl A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum 1987 1969 Dracula, Prince of Darkness Fiddler on the Roof • The Beauty Part • The Fantasticks The Miracle Worker • Camelot • Harvey My Fair Lady • A Shot in the Dark The Dining Room • The Killing of Sister George Two for the The Importance of Being Earnest The Sound of Music Absurd Person Singular You Know I Can’t Hear You 1988 When the Water’s Running 1978 The Mystery of Edwin Drood Charley’s Aunt • Blithe Spirit Quilters • • The Marriage of 1970 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Bette and Boo • The Foreigner Upon a Mattress Vanities • The Mouse Trap The Boys from Syracuse Guys and Doll • Cactus Flower Rosencrantz & Guildenstern The Sound of Music Paint Your Wagon are Dead Barefoot in the Park 1989 The Skin of Our Teeth 1979 • Educating Rita • • 1971 Guys and Dolls Hair • Love Games of the Gods A Thurber Carnival • Plaza Suite • The Matchmaker ∙ Operetta, My Dear Watson South Pacific • My Fair Lady 1990 A Midsummer Night’s Dream 1980 Man of La Mancha • Annie Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Showboat • Deathtrap • Cabaret Harvey • Billy Bishop Goes to War are Dead • How to Succeed in Annie Get Your Gun • Brigadoon Oklahoma! • Business Without Really Trying Fiddler on the Roof 1972 1981 1991 Cyrano de Bergerac • A Doll’s House • Diamond Studs Can-Can • The Odd Couple Man of La Mancha • Marat/Sade Stop the World, I Want to Get Off Nunsense • Peter Pan Fiddler on the Roof • Ten Little Indians Hello, Dolly! • Brigadoon You Can’t Take It With You The Sound of Music The 1940’s Radio Hour The King and I The Last of the Hot Lovers 1982 1992 The King and I • Annie Get Your Gun 1973 Murder on the Nile • Oliver! Lend Me A Tenor • You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown Harvey • Cinderella Moose Capades Cabaret Our Town • The Three Musketeers The Threepenny 1983 South Pacific • • The Odd Couple • Annie Pump Boys and Dinettes 26 54 Weathervane Seasons

1993 2002 2013 • • Smokey Joe’s Cafe • Baby Annie Get Your Gun Nunsense II • Corpse! Art • • Not Now, Darling Les Miserables • Funny Money Guys and Dolls • The Music Man Circle Mirror Transformation The Miser • Sing a Song of Sondheim 2003 Shrek, the Musical 1994 Footloose • The Sound of Music Classic Tales Songbook Cabaret The Bible: The Complete Word of • It Runs In the God [abridged] • Side Show 2014 Family • Hans Christian Andersen Noises Off • Annie • The 39 Steps • Cotton Club Kiss Me, Kate • The Secret Garden It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues • God of Carnage Ah, Wilderness! • West Side Story • 2004 1995 Gypsy • Caught in the Net 2015 Once on This Island • Forever Plaid Rock, Rhythm ’n’ Soul • River Fiddler on the Roof • Smokey Joe’s Cafe You Can’t Take It With You Bat Boy • Proof • Oleanna • The • Carousel Lend Me a Tenor • 2005 Out of Order • Phantom Collins Beauty and the Beast Love Letters Why Not for Breakfast? • 2016 1996 All That Jazz! • Hit the Road, Jack! Mamma Mia! • Driving Miss Daisy Greater Tuna • Joseph and the Cash on Delivery • West Side Story Meet • The King and I Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The Wiz • To Kill a Mockingfield 2006 The Fantasticks • Peter and the Starcatcher Annie • Harvey • Jump ’n’ Jive! Camelot • Run for Your Wife My Fair Lady • Tom, Dick & Harry 2017 Jekyll and Hyde A Man of No Importance • The Dining Room 1997 • Gypsy Children of Eden • SeussicalTM • Inherit the Wind 2007 Ain’t Misbehavin’ • Don’t Dress for West Side Story Peter Pan • Country Cookin’ Dinner • /High Moon The Woman in Black 2018 Nunsense • Into the Woods Guys and Dolls • The Full Monty Disney’s The Little Mermaid 1998 The Philadelphia Story • Evita The Foreigner • Always...Patsy Cline 1776 • Five Guys Named Moe • Our Town • Monty Python’s 2008 Sister Amnesia’s Country & • Joseph and the Babes in Arms • Motor City Revue Western Nunsense Jamboree Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Picasso at the Lapin Agile Move Over, Mrs. Markham All the Great Books [abridged] Little Shop of Horrors Oklahoma! • • • La Cage aux Folles 2009 1999 SEASON 54 - 2019 Hairspray • Ain’t Misbehavin’ State Fair • I Do! I Do! Doubt, A Parable • Perfect Wedding • Peter Pan Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Curtains • Blithe Spirit Sophisticated Ladies Six Dance Lessons in Cold Storage • Evita Six Weeks 2010 2000 Lady at Emerson’s Bar & Grille Bye Bye Birdie • Table Manners Chicago • Swingtime Canteen Spring Awakening in Concert Twist & Shout: A Beatles Songbook The Complete Works of William South Pacific • Hair The Drowsy Chaperone Shakespeare [abridged] The Three Musketeer • Ragtime Bright Star One for the Pot • Once on This Island The Curious Incident of the Dog Fiddler on the Roof 2011 in the Night-Time The King and I Legally Blonde • Race Swing Set: A WWII Musical Scrapbook Sister Act 2001 The Music Man • Boeing-Boeing The Music Man • Joseph and the The 25th Annual Putnam County Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Spelling Bee • La Cage aux Folles The Complete History of America [abridged] 2012 I Love You, You’re Perfect, 9 to 5 • Sylvia • Moose Capades Now Change Kiss Me, Kate • Moon Over Buffalo Rumors • Cabaret • • Young 27 2019 Resident Professional Acting Company

LEIGH BARRETT* is excited to make her elors of Music at Oberlin Conservatory and her Weathervane debut! Favorite roles: Rose, Gypsy; MFA at The University of Tennessee. Florence, Souvenir; and Little Edie, Grey Gar- dens. A Four time Elliot Norton Award recipient, GEOFFREY KIDWELL* Weathervane Debut! Leigh makes her home in MA. Much love to Hb Broadway: Waitress. NY Credits: I Am Harvey & the boys. www.LeighBarrett.com Milk (Lincoln Center) Peter and I (Off-Broadway; Original cast recording), White Noise, Rated RSO COURTNEY BLACKMUN* is so pumped to (The Public Theatre), Regional: Joseph, Chicago, join the Weathervane Family! Favorite Credits: Spelling Bee, A Chorus Line, Hello Again, Cabaret. Memphis (National Tour), (Theatre Love to his husband, Andre. Always. Instagram: Under the Stars), Hair (Dionne), Legally Blonde gkidwell (Pilar). All my love to my family for their con- tinued support! Follow her on Instagram: MARISA KIRBY* is an Arkansas native, @courtneyblackmun or : @courtneye- but now resides in NYC as an actor and blackmun www.courtneyblackmun.com choreographer. You might remember her from last season’s productions of Chicago (Velma) ANDREW CUCCARO is a Syracuse, NY and The Foreigner (Catherine). She is also this native previously seen on the Weathervane season’s WIP director and choreographer for stage in 2016 as Mrs. Bumbrake in Peter and the White Christmas and Sister Act. Marisa is excited Starcatcher. Favorite credits include Matt (The to be back on stage at The Weathervane! Fantasticks), Mark (Rent), Billy (), and Frank N Furter (The Rocky Hor- GRACE LIVINGSTON KRAMER - see page 58 ror Show). SUNY Cortland ‘17. @andrewcuccaro IRA KRAMER*, a Canadian transplant who JORGE DONOSO* (pronouns: he, him, has worked regionally while studying voice and his) Weathervane debut! NYC: The Drama guitar at the University of Maine, is excited to League of NY, Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, embark on his first season at Weathervane The- Columbia Stages Regional: Alliance Theater, atre. Regional favorites: , Beauty and the Beast, Playmakers Repertory Company. Education: The Spitfire Grill, The Full Monty. irakramer.com MFA Acting, University of North Carolina at JOCEYLN LONQUIST, originally from Chapel Hill. Thanks to mom, dad, the Perez Pensacola, FL, is a graduate of Samford family, Gena, Noah, and the folx at Yaddo. Love University. Her favorite credits include the you, abuelito. national tours of Anne of Green Gables, Charlie NAPOLEON M. DOUGLAS*, MBA, is an Brown Christmas, and A Christmas Carol, and Kid international performer and entrepreneur. Frankenstein (Off-Broadway), She Loves Me, and Notable Credits: Oscar Micheaux (JW), Jesus West Side Story (regional). Phil. 4:13. Christ Superstar (ACAH), A Christmas Carol ALISON MAHONEY* is thrilled to be a part (DCPA). Presidential Inauguration Parade of this season at Weathervane! Credits include Participant (Isiserettes), Founding Teaching 1st Nat’l: Evita, Avery Fisher Hall: Ragtime: 20th Artist - City Voices, Phi Gamma Delta. Anniversary Concert (PBS), SONDHEIM: The For Granny & Grandpa. Besos a Davon. Birthday Concert (PBS) Off Bway: The Public napoleonmdouglas.com Theater, , NYMF, Musicals To- CARRIE GREENBERG- see page 58 night! Regional: , Shubert Theatre, Baltimore Center Stage, ACT, Vermont SHINNERRIE JACKSON* is happy to be back Stage Company, Theatre by the Sea, Ocean State at the Weathervane. Numerous roles include Theatre. The Singing Baker: The TODAY Show, Susan in Race (Weathervane Theatre), Female GMA, Food , The Steve Harvey Show. Chorus in Electra ( Public Theater), alisonmahoney.com Love to The Professor! and Ain’t I a Woman: a one woman show about BENJAMIN NURTHEN - see page 59 the heroines of African American history. She has been seen on and in Whit Stillmans’ ETHAN PAULINI* - see page 59 Damsels in Distress. Shinnerrie earned her Bach- SAM ST. JEAN - see page 60 28 2019 Resident Professional Acting Company

Leigh Barrett* Courtney Blackmun* Andrew Cuccaro Jorge Donoso*

Napoleon M. Douglas* Carrie Greenberg Shinnerrie Jackson* Geoffrey Kidwell*

Marisa Kirby* Grace Livingston Ira Kramer* Jocelyn Lonquist Kramer

Alison Mahoney* Benjamin Nurthen Ethan Paulini* Sam St. Jean

* denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

29 PATCHWORK PLAYERS Theatre for the kid in everyone! Performances at the Weathervane: $6 Performances on the Road: Prices vary. Check venues for info. LIFE ON A PLATE THE ADVENTURES OF Written and Conceived by Miles Burns and Hannah Morrisse TOMMIE SAWYER Loosely based on Original music by The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Miles Burns and Scottie Hermenau Youth Adaptation by Valarie Speaks and Dale Jones Life on a Plate is the heroic tale of an underdog, or in The modern children on the playground love to hear this case “the last pea on the plate,” passed over time Old Tommie’s stories about being a kid in the olden and time again. Join Pea, Carrot, and all the other days. Even more, they love taking on characters like inhabitants of the fridge on an egg-i-stential journey to food paradise. Aunt Polly, Huck Finn, Becky Thatcher, and most im- portantly, that mischievous scamp, Young Tommie. BILLY GOATS GRUFF FAMILIES ARE LIKE FUDGE By Miles Burns By The Patchwork Players It’s time to go to your annual family reunion, and The classic folktale with a modern twist. A story you know it’s bound to be interesting! Written by about cleverness and courageousness, this original our own Patchwork Players, this show reminds us musical adaptation is not to be missed. the importance of family, friends, and togetherness... with a few bumps along the way. Like your Uncle Ed always says, “Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a lot of nuts!” PERFORMANCE DATES Weathervane Theatre Rialto Theatre 389 Lancaster Rd., Whitefield 80 Main St, Lancaster FRIDAY 11 AM WEDNESDAY 11 AM July 5 LIFE ON A PLATE July 10 LIFE ON A PLATE July 12 LIFE ON A PLATE August 7 TOMMIE SAWYER July 19 TOMMIE SAWYER August 21 GOAT July 26 TOMMIE SAWYER August 28 FUDGE August 2 GOAT Omni Mount Washington Resort August 9 GOAT 310 Mt. Washington Hotel Rd, Bretton Woods August 16 FUDGE August 23 FUDGE 10:30 AM Sat., July 13 LIFE ON A PLATE

The Colonial Theatre Sat., July 20 TOMMIE SAWYER 2050 Main St, Bethlehem Thur., August 8 GOAT WEDNESDAY 11 AM Sat., August 17 FUDGE July 3 LIFE ON A PLATE Colebrook Elementary School July 17 TOMMIE SAWYER 27 Dumont St, Colebrook July 31 GOAT August 14 FUDGE WEDNESDAY 11 AM July 24 TOMMIE SAWYER Thanks to Our Sponsor CROSSTOWN MOTORS...who keeps us rolling!

30 WEATHERVANE THEATRE INTERN PROGRAM (WIP) 2019 and PATCHWORK PLAYERS Our Program, designed to immerse interns in practical theatre arts training, was begun in 1991. Admission to the tuition based program is by competitive application through regional auditions and interviews during February and March of each year. More information about the Program – and other educational and training opportunities as Apprentices or by enrollment in Windsock Camp – can be found on our website, www.weathervanetheatre.org

WILLIAM B. CHASE AND LUCY CHASE SPARKS AWARDS In 2010, half-tuition scholarships were initiated in an annual assistance program for enrolled members of the Weathervane Intern Program (WIP). Up to two awards may be given each year, based on need, ability, and promise. The scholarship is in recognition of two founding members of the Chase Barn Playhouse in Whitefield. Chase family members and community made summer theatre a vital part of North Country life, and it was Lucy Chase Sparks, who upon closing the Chase Barn welcomed Tom Haas and Gibbs Murray several seasons later. She selected the site of the original Weathervane Theatre which opened in 1966. CONGRATULATIONS to Vanessa Vacanti the 2019 recipient of the William B. Chase and Lucy Chase Sparks Award She will receive $1,000 toward her Weathervane Intern Program tuition. The award is funded by a generous gift from Robert and Mary Chase. Additional donations may be made to this fund by mailing to the Weathervane/Chase Fund, PO Box 127, Whitefield, NH 03598

31 2019 Weathervane Interns/ Patchwork Players PATRICK AGONITO** from Fairfield, CT, is Okuurrr! @DrewElhamalawy a senior BFA Musical Theatre major at Emerson College. Credits include Pippin (Pippin), Into LILY LORD** is so excited to be spending the the Woods (Jack), (Man summer at Weathervane! Favorite roles include 2), and Captain Louie (Louie). Thanks to the Cathy in The Last Five Years and Mary Lane in Weathervane Company, WIPs 54, Mom, Dad, Reefer Madness. Training: Conservatory and Thomas. (BFA), LINK Program. Many thanks to Mom, Dad, and the whole family. lilylord.com JULIA BOGDANOFF** is thrilled to be CONNOR MCNINCH** is thrilled join making her Weathervane debut! She is a junior Weathervane for the 54th season! Currently at NYU Tisch Drama’s New Studio on Broadway studying at Emerson College, he was last studying musical theatre. Favorite shows seen in Measure for Measure and Love And include Disaster! (Jackie), Evita (Eva Perón), and Information. Regional favorites include Ernst in Anything Goes (Reno). Much thanks to everyone Spring Awakening (GhostLit Rep), Pinocchio in for their support! www.juliabogdanoff.com Shrek the Musical, and Prince Eric in The Little THEO BROWN** is a sophomore MT Major Mermaid (Barrington Stage Company). at Boston Conservatory from Chicago. Favorite MIA MOOKO** is thrilled to join Weathervane roles include Coneybear in Spelling Bee, Pippin for their 54th season! From , Washington, in Pippin, Link in Hairspray, and Peaseblossom she’s a rising sophomore at in A.R.T.’s Donkey Show. Much love to (BFA) in NYC. Favorite credits include Pippin Weathervane, his family, professors, and friends (Catherine), Into the Woods (Cinderella), R&H’s for supporting and inspiring him. Cinderella (Cinderella), and Heathers (Heather NOAH CASNER** recently graduated from Chandler). Special thanks to the Weathervane NYU Tisch with a BFA in Drama and is so Company and the endless support of her family. excited to be a part of Season 54! Favorite roles BROOKE SOLAN**is so excited to be include Frankie in Parade and Tiny Tom in performing at Weathervane for the first time . He thanks his family and friends for along with this amazing company! She recently their unwavering support. Instagram: @no_caz moved to after graduating www.noahcasner.com from with a BFA in NICHOLAS COOPER** is a rising junior Musical Theater. She’s beyond thankful for this at NYU Tisch’s New Studio on Broadway wonderful opportunity. Enjoy the shows! pursuing a BFA in Drama. Favorite roles for VANESSA VACANTI** is thrilled to be this Iowan native include Schroeder (You’re a debuting at Weathervane this year. She is Good Man, Charlie Brown), Bert (Mary Poppins), a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major at Ren (Footloose), and Scarecrow (The Wizard of SUNY Fredonia. Some of her favorite past Oz). Sending love to my family and friends and roles include Peter Pan in Peter Pan, Ariel in blessed to be part of Weathervane’s 54th season! Footloose, Penny Pingleton in Hairspray, and DREW ELHAMALAWY** is a native New Judy Haynes in White Christmas. Thank you to Yorker currently studying Musical Theatre everyone involved this summer! (BFA) at Virginia’s Conservatory. MICHELLE ZINK-MUÑOZ** recently Favorite Shenandoah credits: Urinetown graduated from Indiana University with her BFA (Senator Fipp), (Male Dance in Musical Theatre and a minor in Media and Ensemble), Spelling Bee (Mitch Mahoney U/S), Creative Advertising. Recent Credits: Riff-Raff in and The Three Musketeers. Outside credits: Rocky Horror, Pennywise in Urinetown, Veronica Ragtime (Tateh), (Usnavi), the in Heathers, and Isabella in Measure for Measure. World Premiere of Heather’s 101 (JD), etc. Michelle is from Wyckoff, NJ. Drew is stoked to be joining Weathervane for their 54th season! He thanks the Weathervane Company, Professors, Family, and Friends.

32 2019 Weathervane Interns/ Patchwork Players

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34 35 2019 Annual Fund FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS Individuals and businesses who have contributed to this year’s Annual Fund for Operations in our current fiscal year that began Oct. 1, 2018. Amounts reflect gifts received through the early June 2019 publication deadlines. Please note: Memorial or Tribute gifts included in part or whole in those noted by (*); Names listed in alphabetical order within categories: we regret any omissions, creative spellings, or attributions in our effort to meet deadlines in the transcription of this listing. Summer donors will be posted in South Lobby wing and listed in next year’s program. ANGELS ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS gifts totaling $10,000 or more gifts totaling $500 to $999 Meyer Koplow Eleanor, Susan & Neil Brody* Edward & Nancy Roberts Sam & Aggy Chase Mary Doherty IMPRESARIOS Peter Gair & Wendy Muello gifts totaling $5,000 - $9,999 Rick & Jennifer Gaudette David Gilman UNDERWRITERS Grandma’s Kitchen gifts totalling $2,500 - $4,999 Scott Hunt Duane Baxter & Reta Presby Renate Koble Paul and Janet Damiano Jason Krikorian & Jennifer Burkham* Lynn Kelz Charles & Jeanne Landry Dennis & Linda Laperle Bill & Anne-Marie Nichols Ed & Loretta Merrow Marsha Stewart Mildred Thayer Christopher & Wendy Thayer Kenyon & Kathryn Tuthill

PRODUCERS The Weathervane Theatre gifts totaling $1,000 - $2,499 is able to provide Anonymous scholarship and cost-reduced tuition to the The Campbell Foundation/Lynn Kelz Windsock Camp Joyce Freund – The Freund Family* thanks to a generous gift George and Ann Hartmann from the David Kenney* Sally Hough Family Foundation. Lore Moran Dodge Lise Moran Charles & Leith Mullaly Rust Foundation/Ann & Edward Craxton Diane Schecter & Stan Schneller Robert & Lois Stiles* Tanya Tellman John & Jeanne Wissler

36 2019 Annual Fund FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS

ARTISTIC DIRECTORS Elizabeth Craig John and Nancy Rapoport gifts totaling $250 to $499 Helen Cunningham Pamela Read Kit Carter Kay Davis Cara and Andy Riddle Edward & Ann Louise Cowan Mike & Priscilla Didio Yvonne Robinson Bob & Anita Craven Mary Donovan Tom and Kim Shottes Florence Darby Rockwood & Marion Dunham Curtis and Hazel Smith Eric & Judy Feldmann Evelyn Elms Ken and Anne Smith Jeffrey & Jane Gilman Donna Evans* Gary and Carol Sobelson* & Sandy Holz Mary Jane & Elwin Jay Tolman Sara Martineau* Falkenham Christian and Jody Joyce Melanson James & Martha Fields Tvetenstrand Howard & Amy Mitz Donald Fillion Robin Weeman* Northern Lights Music John & Sonya Gilbert Larry and Carol Weidemier Harold & Frances Pratt Lorain & William Giles Deborah Wells Len & Joan Reed Sylvia & Arnold Goodrum Lorelee Wetherbee* Stan & Rhoda Sakowitz Heather Gracie Earl Williams Benjamin Sears & Bradford Paul Hagy* Elizabeth Williams Conner Rosa Hallowell & Mark Stein* Barbara Willson Patricia Shute Elizabeth Judd Billie Winter and Joseph Lori Summa Sandra & Paul Kamins Casciari Matthew Walter & Patricia Nancy Kane Bob and Elizabeth Zahm* Capone Dennis & Jo-Linda Keith Ronald Kolar ASSOCIATE ARTISTS Mark & Elaine Krakauer PLAYERS gifts totaling $100 to $249 Marvin Levin* gifts totaling up to $99 Anonymous Paul and Tina Lister Anonymous* Virginia & Stephen Aikens Thomas & Magret Loughlin Anonymous Heywood & Bea Alexander Albert Malo Dean and Linda Alexander* Marilyn Ashby* Douglas McDonald & Lesa Susan Argetsinger Dorothy & Dudley Bailey Lakeman-McDonald Mitchell and Vicki Arion James & Victoria Barnes Timothy & Rebecca More Kenneth Bader Jerry & Ruth Benson New Wire Lissa and Donald Boissonneault Elaine & David Bixby Technologies Marianne Bouthillier Bryant Funeral Home Henry Noel John Bowen Edward & Laurie Bryant Ginette & Donald Noyes Friends of the Colonial Carol & Carl Camelo Rita O’Donnell Bob and Betsy Coll Damian & Laurie Canuto* Susan Papstein Patricia Cornett Timothy & Biruta Carr* Henry & Jean-Marie Peterson Marc Ducnuigeen Christina & Cary Clark Sally Pratt – Pratt Berry Farm Jenifer Endicott-Emley*

Apprentice Program Eager to encourage young people to learn more about the workings of live theatre, we have established Apprentice positions. Local young people work alongside pro- fessionals, gaining hands-on experience in technical fields of theatre, and receive a modest stipend. Funded in part by annual gifts from Richard and Terry Portner, we hope to continue and grow these opportunities as a natural bridge beyond Windsock Camp and college training. Please us for additional information or to make a gift toward this endeavor. [email protected]

37 2019 Annual Fund FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS

PLAYERS (cont.) Lisa Rubenstein & Richard Pamela & Bill Thurston gifts totaling up to $99 Duvall Erin Woo Alice Frazer Richard & Penny Seavey Charlene & Thomas Zabek Guy & Allison Gabrielson Sally Thompson* Lee & Monique Owen Olivia Garfield Betty Newell Sarah & Pete Gaudette Jill & Mario Gregoire COMPUTER FUND DONORS Natalie Hall Harman’s Cheese & Donations toward our new Box Office Computers/Printer Country Store Bonnie Boswell Antiques Deborah McFadden Osborne Judy Hodge & Henry Robert Briggman Judi Parrish Frechette Norman Brosseau Ethan Paulini Cathi & Earl Hodil Liz Bulasko John Patrick Quigley Aimee & Craig Hopkins Robert Carlin Richard Quintal Roberta Lavoie Paul Damiano Mark Roberts Robyn& Carl Lindquist Jon Dugan-Henriksen Wayne Ruggles Enid Lubarsky* Jane Dyer Pam Reed Settlage Robert & Alice Muh Dolores Gebhardt Laurie Smith Barry & Marie O’Brien Jane Giering-Dehaan Sue Suitor Peter & Elen Roy Charles “Chuck” Landry Matthew Theberge Tina Peabody Sara Martineau Dominic Vitacco

Our Fundraising Chair is Board Member Jeanne Landry; and general inquiries can be sent to us at [email protected]

2019 TRIBUTE GIFTS The Weathervane gratefully acknowledges gifts made “in memory of” as well as those which honor friends. Included in the Annual Fund gifts from names followed by * were these:

MEMORIAL GIFTS Arthur J. Kenney ~ Robbie Stiles ~ Grant Fuller ~ Louiseann Wetherbee Frances Weeks Lawrence ~ Col. Robert A. Freund ~ Ernest Martineau Nina Levin ~ Edwin R. Ashby ~ Henry P. McDonald ~ Stephen Thompson Samuel & Keith Evans ~ Eleanor Lodato ~ Elwin “Shorty” Boulet Helene Hymoff ~ David Olive

HONOR GIFTS acknowledging: Jeff Zadroga ~ Gibbs Murray ~ Jeanne Landry

Solveig and Tala Hammon

In Honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Kathryn and Kenyon Tuthill

Specific Purpose and In-Kind Gifts: Bob and Debi Soukup - Artist Housing

38 2018 Annual Fund FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS The gifts made after the 2018 program throughout last summer, including a late August Challenge and before the end of our fiscal year on 9-30-18. Names marked with * include names in Tributes. UNDERWRITER LEVEL ASSOCIATE ARTISTS PLAYERS AND BEYOND Anonymous Anonymous Paul & Janet Damiano Isabelle Antonucci Anne Barschall Meyer Koplow Roberta Arbree Shirley Boulet* Bob & Debi Soukup Peter & Judy Aydelott* Robert & Laurette Bourbeau Robert & Lois Stiles Jerry & Ruth Benson Scott & Karla Colby Johnson & Johnson Matching Cindy & Harris Berlack Pamela & Lewis Dexter Gifts Program L.R. Bernard Anthony & Elizabeth Digaspari Bruce & Carol Boucher Beth Edwards Damian & Laurie Canuto Tawnya & Ned Finkel PRODUCERS Barry & Rebecca Crawford Elaine French Duane Baxter & Reta Presby Constance Eastman Michael Greene Cascade Foundation* Kristina Ennis Anne Lise Jensen Luther-John Deutsch Cathy & Geisz Paul & Kathy Kaminski Bob & Jeananna Farrar Alan & Donna Glasser Regina Lawrence George & Ann Hartmann Paul & Tina Lister Dudley & Cheryl Molina Lynn Kelz Warwick Management Co., Inc. John & Donna Northrop Bryan & Rachel Koplow Sara Martineau Nancy Page Dennis & Linda Laperle Patricia & Jim McLean Pamela & Bill Thurston Richard & Terry Portner Lorraine McPhillips Barbara Tortenson Edward & Nancy Roberts Linda Metzke Kirk Trofatter Amiee Turner Barry & Marie O’Brien Heidi Wells Eliot Wessler & Ellen Hays Johannah O’Connell Cheryl Anne Williams John & Jeanne Wissler Ellyn Packard Jeff Zadroga & Rick Farrar Pollyanna of Littleton #GivingTuesday Waldemar & Dianne Poulsen Facebook Campaign Buffi Robbins & Mark Mordecai Jen Brett Jake Bridges ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS Marshall & Marion Santy Kelsey Schergen Gary Briggs Richard Bielefield & Kathleen Andy Cohen Susemarie Swenson Jablonski Lily Cohen Barbara & Roger Warren Paul Damiano Greg & Rita Cloutier Deborah Wells Janet Damiano Scott Hunt Suzanne Dressler Rebecca Woo Lise Moran Liz Flemming Chris Ford Gibbs Murray Included Gabriella Garcia Ethan Paulini TRIBUTE GIFTS Jennifer Gaudette Dan & Moocho Salomon Carrie Greenberg Caitlin Humphreys In Honor of Dave Kenney Bob & Vera Wilkins Marisa Kirby ARTISTIC DIRECTORS Alison Mahoney Steven & Meghan Bondy Martina Macakova In Honor of Sara Martineau Robert & Mary Chase Jenna Miller Exxon Mobil Foundation – Lynn T. “Bunny” Kelz Rachel Mulcahy Matching Gift Program Ethan Paulini In Honor of Wendy Pauloo Geo. M. Stevens & Son Co. John Patrick Quigley Wayne & Ann Kellner Foncie Thayer Darby Donna Schlecht David Kenney Lee Ann Hoggard Small Charles & Cynthia Martindill Deborah Jean Templin In Memory of Amiee Turner Kathryn & Kenyon Tuthill Elwin “Shorty”Boulet Deborah Cummings Wells

39 Grants & Capital Fund FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS Weathervane Theatre is supported by a grant from the Neil & Louise Tillotson Fund of the NH Charitable Foundation.

Weathervane Theatre is supported by a grant from the NH State Council Additionally, we receive support through Donor-designated funds administered by Foundation, including the Lewis on the Arts Darby Fund, established by the Bradley Thayer family.

Grants also received from: Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company The Sally Hough Family Foundation, Windsock Camp Specific

Capital Fund Our recovery from the fire of October 2011 was only made possible by the overwhelming support of so many of our friends and benefactors. The generous gifts and pledges more than matched the insurance to help us not only rebuild and renovate quickly, but also allowed us to be able to manage the costs over the following years. Not only do we require a space in which to perform and produce, we also have the chal- lenge of housing nearly 60 company members every summer. Three summers ago, we were able to move the residence to the former Spalding Inn property in a lease arrange- ment with a group of area folks who purchased it with that purpose in mind, at least on a temporary basis. In January of 2017, the Weathervane Theatre did in fact purchase the property and it has become our permanent home . . . and a space that offers not only future stability but also potential as we continue to investigate long range plans and devel- opment for the future. With the modest remainder of the post-fire replacement financing and the acquisition of the Spalding residence, we now have a combined Capital Fund which will address physi- cal property needs for years to come. The gifts noted here represent not only barn-prompted pledge increments and gifts, but also gifts toward the purchase of the Spalding. Received during the current fiscal year that began October 1, 2016, we are still receiving - and welcoming! - pledges and gifts to the Capital Fund. We ask you to consider investing in our future with a Capital gift - which in turn reduces Annual Fund dependence on the need for contributions that meet the cost of financing our operations. And, we still have some Naming Opportunities available and hope to celebrate at least one of our named spaces this summer.

Capital/Barn Donations to date in 2019: $5,000 and Beyond: Edward and Nancy Roberts $250-$999: Harold and Frances Pratt

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42 43 Bright Star Inspired by a true story MUSIC, BOOK & STORY BY MUSIC, BOOK & STORY BY STEVE MARTIN Alice Murphy Marisa Kirby* Billy Cane Andrew Cuccaro Daddy Cane Ethan Paulini* Margo Crawford Joceyln Lonquist Max Theo Brown** Florence Lily Lord** Edna Mia Mooko** Daryl Ames Jorge Donoso* Lucy Grant Courtney Blackmun* Jimmy Ray Dobbs Ira Kramer* Daddy Murphy Geoffrey Kidwell* Mama Murphy Alison Mahoney* Mayor Josiah Dobbs Napoleon M. Douglas* Stanford Adams Sam St. Jean Dr. Norquist Jan Clausing Stationmaster Nicholas Cooper** County Clerk Michelle Zink-Muñoz** Ensemble Patrick Agonito**, Julia Bogandoff**, Noah Casner**, Drew Elhamalawy**, Connor McNinch**, Brooke Solan**, Vanessa Vacanti**, Michelle Zink-Muñoz** Please see Lobby Listings for additions or changes. Director Ethan Paulini+ Music Director Colin Keating Choreographer Taryn Herman Set & CostumeDesign Rien Schlecht Lighting Design Scout Hough Sound Design Isaiah Parnell Properties Design Sam St. Jean Production Stage Manager Kara Procell* Asst. Stage Manager Egypt Dixon* Production Manager Justin Parks * denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association ** denotes members of Weathervane Theatre Intern Company 2019 + denotes a member of SDC, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers BRIGHT STAR is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. (866) 378-9758 www.theatricalrights.com Originally Produced by Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner, John Johnson Zebulon LLC, Jay Alix & Una Jackman, Len Blavatnik, James L. Nederlander, Carson & Joseph Gleberman, Balboa Park Productions, , Jamie deRoy//Cricket Jiranek In Association With Rodger Hess, A.C. Orange International, Broadway Across America, Sally Jacobs & Warren Baker Diana DiMenna, Exeter Capital, Agnes Gund, True Love Productions And The Old Globe This production was made possible also in part by the generosity of Lynn Kelz - Mildred Thayer - Rust Foundation/Ann and Edward Saxto 44 August 1, 2, 6, 14, 17, 19, 28 BRIGHT STAR Inspired by a true story Music, Book & Story By Steve Martin Music, Book & Story By Edie Brickell

“If you knew my story…”

Inspired by a real event and featuring the Gram- my-nominated score by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of a comedy writer in the 1960s on The Smothers the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When Brothers Comedy Hour. In a career spanning over literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier 50 years Martin has become a true virtuoso as an just home from World War II, he awakens her award-winning comedian, actor, filmmaker, and longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by musician. their unique connection, Alice sets out on a jour- ney to understand her past – and what she finds Edie Brickell is a singer- widely known has the power to transform both of their lives. for 1988’s Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars, the Propelled by an ensemble of onstage musicians debut by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, and dancers, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of which went to No. 4 on the chart. deep emotion, beautiful melodies and powerfully moving performances. An uplifting theatrical jour- “...funny, smart, and charming...” ney that holds you tight in its grasp, Bright Star is - Elysa Gardner, USA Today as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful. Bright Star was workshopped at the Vassar & “The shining achievement of the musical is its New York Stage and Film Powerhouse Theater in winsome country and bluegrass score.” 2013 before its world premiere at ’s Old - Charles Isherwood, Globe Theatre in 2014. The musical then played Bright Star was created by Grammy, Emmy and the Center in Washington, D.C. in 2015 Academy Award-winning Steve Martin and Gram- before opening on Broadway in 2016. The Broad- my Award-winning Edie Brickell. In 2013 the two way production was nominated for five 2016 Tony artists collaborated on the album awards and garnered the 2016 Theatre World which then inspired the Award for Best New Musical as well as the Best development of Bright Star. Music for Steven Martin and Edie Brickell. While its Broadway run was brief, Steve Martin first came into the public eye as Bright Star continues to shine bright. Be sure to join us in applauding the generosity of our “FIRST NIGHT” SPONSOR LITTLETON COIN COMPANY 1309 Mt. Eustis Rd., Littleton, NH 03561 (603) 444-5386 www.LittletonCoin.com First Night Sponsors are the underwriters for their choice of production. We celebrate with them on opening nights, and through the run of their chosen show . . . their investment in our Season helps us to continue to offer the best professional summer theatre available to the North Country. Please join us in thanking them. 45 robertkozlowdds.com Bryant Funeral Home Established 1893 180 Hillside Avenue Berlin, NH 03570 Berlin Office: 603-752-1344 • Gorham Office: 603-466-3944

46 47 THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME A Play By Simon Stephens Based On The Novel By

Christopher Boone Jorge Donoso* Siobhan Shinnerrie Jackson* Ed Geoffrey Kidwell* Judy Marisa Kirby* Voice One Grace Livingston Kramer Voice Two Ethan Paulini* Voice Three Ira Kramer* Voice Four Napoleon M. Douglas* Voice Five Courtney Blackmun* Voice Six Kate Goldsborough

Swings Carrie Greenberg, Benjamin Nurthen

Please see Lobby Listings for additions or changes.

Director Cady Huffman Set Design Gibbs Murray Costume Design Rien Schlecht Lighting Design. Scout Hough Sound Design Isaiah Parnell Properties Design Sam St. Jean Production Stage Manager Kara Procell* Asst. Stage Manager Egypt Dixon* Production Manager Justin Parks * denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME was first presented by the National Theatre, London at the Cottesloe Theatre on August 2nd 2012 and transferred to the Gielgud Theatre, West End, London on March 12th 2013. The Play opened in the USA at the on October 5th 2014. This Play is presented by kind permission of Warner Bros. Entertainment.

RICHARD AND TERRY PORTNER GUEST ARTISTS

In the summer of 2008, the Weathervane Theatre Alumni Association (WVAA) established the Richard and Terry Portner Fund in recognition of the many contributions the Portners have made over their years of association with the Weathervane Theatre. The creation of this fund furthers the mission of the WVAA in its dedication to enlarging creative and financial support for the Weathervane Theatre.

The vision of the WVAA is to use the fund to make an annual gift to the theatre for special projects, guest art- ists, guest directors, or guest designers. This year, the Richard and Terry Portner Fund supports the work of Cady Huffman, the guest director of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

If you would like to make a contribution to the Richard and Terry Portner Fund, please make your check payable to the Weathervane Theatre Alumni Association (WVAA) and write “Portner Fund” on the memo line. Mail to WVAA - P.O. Box 69 - Gardiner, NY - 12525 Thank you for your generous support. 48 August 12, 13, 23, 29 THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME A Play By Simon Stephens Based On The Novel By Mark Haddon

“My name is Christopher John Francis Boone, I know all the countries of the world and the capital cities. And every prime number up to “A beautiful, dazzlingly inventive show about 7507.” the wonders of life.” - Evening Standard

Winner of seven 2013 Olivier Awards and five Mark Haddon’s novel The Curious Incident of the Dog 2015 Tony Awards, including Best Play, this thrilling in the Night-Time was published in 2003 and was the production has been seen by over three million winner of more than 17 literary awards, including people worldwide and has been hailed by prizes in the US, Japan, Holland and Italy, as well as as “a phenomenal combination of storytelling and the prestigious Whitbread Book of the Year Award in spectacle.” the UK in 2004. The novel has been translated into 44 languages and sold more than 5.5 million copies Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs. world-wide. Shears’ dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Chris- topher is under suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain, exceptional at math while ill-equipped to interpret NOTE: everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond Suitable for 11 yrs+. There is some strong language the end of his road, he detests being touched and he in this production, as there is in the novel. This distrusts strangers. But his detective work, forbidden occurs at the very beginning of the show and by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that infrequently at other points during the show. upturns his world.

Be sure to join us in applauding the generosity of our “FIRST NIGHT” SPONSORS ANTHONY AND ELISABETH COLACINO First Night Sponsors are the underwriters for their choice of production. We celebrate with them on opening nights, and through the run of their chosen show . . . their investment in our Season helps us to continue to offer the best professional summer theatre available to the North Country. Please join us in thanking them.

This production was made possible also in part by the generosity of Meyer Koplow - Kenyon and Kathryn Tuthill

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51 SISTER ACT Music By Lyrics By Book By Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material Based On The Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” Written By Joseph Howard

Orchestrations By Vocal And Incidental Music Arrangements By Dance Music Arrangements By Michael Kosarin Mark Hummel Produced On Broadway By & Stage Entertainment In Association With The Shubert Organization And Disney Theatrical Productions

Deloris Van Cartier Shinnerrie Jackson* Mother Superior Alison Mahoney* Sister Mary Robert Jocelyn Lonquist Sister Mary Patrick Michelle Zink-Muñoz** Sister Mary Lazarus Deborah McFadden Osborne Mosignor O’Hara Sam St. Jean Curtis Jackson Napoleon M. Douglas* Eddie Souther Ira Kramer*

Joey Geoffrey Kidwell* Michelle Courtney Blackmun* Pablo Jorge Donoso* Tina Julia Bogdanoff** TJ Drew Elhamalawy** Ensemble Carrie Greenberg, Grace Livingston Kramer, Patrick Agonito**, Theo Brown**, Noah Casner**, Nicholas Cooper**, Lily Lord**, Connor McNinch**, Mia Mooko**, Brooke Solan**, Vanessa Vacanti**, Jadene Barstow Lavoie, George ‘Kit’ Carter Please see Lobby Listings for additions or changes.

Director Ethan Paulini+ Choreographer Marisa Kirby Music Director Colin Keating Set Design Stefanie Darby Costume Design Rien Schlecht & Hillary Jeffers Lighting Design Scout Hough Sound Design Jennifer Landis & Isaiah Parnell Properties Design Sam St. Jean Production Stage Manager Kara Procell* Asst. Stage Manager Egypt Dixon* Dance Captain Courtney Blackmun* Production Manager Justin Parks * denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association ** denotes members of Weathervane Theatre Intern Company 2019 + denotes a member of SDC, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers

SISTER ACT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com World Premiere Produced By , Pasadena, CA and , , GA Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director Susan V. Booth, Artistic Director Lyla White, Executive Director Tom Pechar, Managing Director Tom Ware, Producing Director 52 August 21, 22, 24, 27, 30 SISTER ACT Music By Alan Menken Lyrics By Glenn Slater Book By Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material Douglas Carter Beane Based On The Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” Written By Joseph Howard “Take me to Heaven.” Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for community but, in doing so, blows her cover. five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly When diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses found sisterhood. a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act is herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and a sparkling tribute to the universal power of uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco friendship. moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, “This is a musical that hits all the right spots.” Deloris breathes new life into the church and - Max Kennedy, Be sure to join us in applauding the generosity of our “FIRST NIGHT” SPONSOR THE MOUNTAIN VIEW GRAND RESORT & SPA Mountain View Road Whitefield, NH 03598 (855) 837-2100 www.mountainviewgrand.com First Night Sponsors are the underwriters for their choice of production. We celebrate with them on opening nights, and through the run of their chosen show . . . their investment in our Season helps us to continue to offer the best professional summer theatre available to the North Country. Please join us in thanking them.

This production was made possible also in part by the generosity of Joyce Freund/The Freund Family - John and Jeanne Wissler

53 54 WINDSOCK CAMP - AH OOH GAH! WEATHERVANE WINDSOCK THEATRE CAMP

The mission of the Weathervane Windsock Theatre Camp is to help the youth of the North Country discover theatre, to provide a safe space for experimentation and learning, and to strengthen ties between the Weathervane and our wider community. Classes are taught by qualified staff and volunteers from the Weathervane Theatre Company. WINDSOCK, in its 23rd summer, will continue to im- merse campers in their traditional theatre arts learning! ACT I - for beginning campers, ages 7-10 One-week sessions - July 22- 27 & July 28 - Aug 3 ACT II - for experienced/returning campers ages 10-13 Two-week session - July 22 - Aug 3 ACT III - advanced and leadership skills, ages 14-17 Three-week session - July 15 - Aug 3 BROCHURES available in the LOBBY or online at www.weathervanetheatre.org

Whitney Jewett, Windsock Camp Artistic Director Maia A. Matsushita, Liz Cox, Ty Matsushita

55 2019 Guest Artists/Directors/Designers MILES BURNS (Patchwork Players Author performances for several charitable organiza- & Composer, Life on a Plate, Billy Goats Gruff) tions including BC/EFA and The Drama League. Miles has collaborated on over 30 new musicals Proud union member. @cadyhuffman for kids to which he is credited for Book, Music and Lyrics. His work has been performed on ROBERT HUPP (Guest Director, Lady Day stage in a number of elementary and middle at Emerson’s Bar & Grille) Robert is pleased to schools as well as performances at Emerson direct his first production at Weathervane. He is College, The Players Ring, and The Seacoast currently the artistic director of Syracuse Stage. Repertory Theatre. He is co-owner of Upside DEBORAH OSBORNE (Guest Actor) Deb Arts in Portsmouth which places emphasis on joined the Weathervane Community in 2014 as creating new and original theatre for kids and a volunteer usher. She has appeared onstage in families to enjoy. He and his beautiful little Fiddler On The Roof, To Kill A Mockingbird, Inherit family are so excited to be back to make some The Wind, Gypsy, and The Foreigner. Deb can memories and tell some great stories. Thanks also be found in the costume shop or behind to all! the follow spot. Loves the repertory season and KATE GOLDSBOROUGH (Guest Actor) is ex- wishes everyone a fabulous summer! cited to return to Weathervane. WVT audiences AMIEE TURNER (Guest Director / may remember her as Cookie (Rumors), Aunt Choreographer, Six Dance Lessons in Six Eller (Oklahoma), Electra (Gypsy), Julia (Lend Weeks) is thrilled to be returning to the White Me a Tenor), and Betty Blast (Footloose). Most Mountains and to Weathervane Theatre again recently Kate played Martha in Upstage Players’ this summer. While still a teenager Amiee had Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf. already toured as Kristine in A Chorus Line TARYN HERMAN (Guest Choreographer, The and Cassandra in and made her Broad- Drowsy Chaperone, Bright Star) Taryn is stoked way debut in ’s 42nd Street. She to be back for her 8th season with Weather- quickly established herself as a NYC actress vane! Most recently, Taryn served as director/ and added another five Broadway shows to her choreographer for Seussical and Spamalot on the list of credits. Her work as a director began in WV stage. Taryn is the director of MusicalArts Connecticut and has primarily taken her up and LLC, a music and dance studio in Exeter, NH. down the East Coast. She has directed and/or Her favorite role to date is mom to Harper and choreographed over 50 productions includ- Violet, who also love the stage! ing 11 at Theatre By The Sea and 22 at Ocean . Other recent directing credits CADY HUFFMAN (Guest Director, The Curious include Mamma Mia! (Penobscot Theatre Co), Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) is thrilled 42nd Street (Westport Public Schools), and last to join the Weathervane family! She is a New season’s The Foreigner and Chicago right here at York based director, actress, writer and pro- Weathervane! Additionally, Amiee is an accom- ducer. She has directed several original works plished cabaret performer with two one-women including City of Light for SHEnyc festival as concerts under her belt, a licensed real estate well as downtown performance artist Kenyon agent, board member for Musical Theatre Fac- Phillips’ extravaganza and Death of tory, and mother of two. Kenyon Phillips. She creates and directs live 2019 Production, Administration, Staff KATHLYN ANTHONY (Scenic Artist) is thrilled Spamalot, Dogfight, Rumors, and Eurydice. to return to Whitefield for her second season at the Weathervane Theatre. She spent the past year JEREMY BENNETT (Scenic Charge) is excited at the Arizona Theatre Company and is a 2018 to be collaborating with the Weathervane com- graduate of Rice University. Favorite credits in- munity again for his fifth consecutive summer clude Two Trains Running, American Mariachi, The in the north country. He is currently a student Music Man, Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End, The at the University of Maryland College Park Foreigner, Always... Patsy Cline, Chicago, where he is studying to get his MFA in design. 56 2019 Production, Administration, Staff TED BORN (Freelance Agent) returns for the back for her second year working as a scenic full season. Ted became Weathervane Chef in1985 artist alongside her prodigious team and part- and through the years has filled multiple roles ner, Baby Blue. We’ve got the moves AND the from painter to carpenter to company manager - grooves. “AHOOOGAH!” everything save actor. EGYPT DIXON* (AEA Assistant Stage Man- ALISON CASTANEDA (Master Carpenter) is ager) TFANA: Caesar, About Alice, The excited to be returning for her 3rd season and Winter’s Tale, He Brought Her Heart Back In A to be back in the scenic shop. Alison is looking Box, Marcel and The Art of Laughter, The Skin of forward to the summer and all it will bring! She Our Teeth, The Servant of Two Masters, The Father, would like to thank her friends and family for and A Doll’s House. Out of the Box Theatrics: Into all their support. the Woods. Weathervane Theatre: Always...Patsy Cline, The Little Mermaid, Chicago, Our Town, KAYLA CATES (Technical Apprentice) is Spamalot, and Joseph... Clubbed Thumb: The thrilled to join Weathervane for her first World My Mama Raised. Queen’s Theatre in the summer. Previous credits include production Park: To Kill a Mockingbird. management at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, and stage management at Upside Arts and Prescott CONSTANTINE ELLIOT (Scenic Artist) is a Park Arts Festival. current student at Illinois Wesleyan University. They are currently working towards a BFA in JADE CHANG (Master Electrician/Assistant Theatre Design & Technology, with a focus on Lighting Designer) is a current undergraduate scenic art and costuming. They are absolutely at the University of Houston studying Theatre thrilled to be joining the Weathervane commu- Production and Dance. Previously, she was the nity for this summer season! Assistant Lighting Designer for Three Sisters and Assistant Sound Designer for The Fairytale Lives CATHARINE M. FICARRA (WIP PSM/Assistant of Russian Girls for UH. Stage Manager) is ecstatic to make her second appearance at Weathervane this 2019 season. CHRIS CERRETO (Drummer) is a musician Currently enrolled at Marymount based out of NYC. As a percussionist, he has College. Catharine is studying producing and performed on cruise ships and tours and in management where she has had many op- theme parks and theaters. In addition to per- portunities to stage manage. She is pleased to forming, Chris is an award-winning composer. announce that in the fall she will assistant stage He is a graduate of James Madison University manage ’s Amercian Idiot. She thanks majoring in Music Composition. her family and friends for always supporting her as well as Weathervane for giving her this LIZ COX (Windsock Camp Staff) This is Liz amazing opportunity. Cox’s 6th year back at Weathervane’s Wind- sock Camp. She is so excited to be back in the TRICIA FOSTER (Box Office Associate) is White Mountains for another beautiful summer. thrilled to be returning to the Weathervane box During the year Liz lives in and works office this season. She has two years of experi- as an educator in the city. She also performs ence in the box office and is looking forward to improv and drums in a band. another. She has had an interest in theatre from a young age and participated in the Windsock STEFANIE DARBY (Scenic Designer) is theatre camp for many years and continued currently attending the University of Minnesota into high school theatre. She is currently going for her Masters in Scenic Design. She is beyond into her sophomore year at the University of excited to be working with the Weathervane New Hampshire, majoring in Community and family again. They are a true family. Go and see Environmental Planning. live theatre in the North Country! ROBERT FOWLER (Assoc. Artistic Director) ERICA DELBURY (Scenic Artist) recently is a proud Weathervaner. As a Jacques Stewart graduated from Stockton University with a B.A. advocate, Robert is excited about Ethan Paulini, in Theatre-Performance. She is so excited to be the Producing Artistic Director, and his push 57 2019 Production, Administration, Staff to continue the vision of the Founders, Gibbs is returning home to the Weathervane for her Murray and Tom Haas, as well as, Jacques. 23rd year (13th as staff)! Whitney now resides Under Ethan’s leadership, The Weathervane will in dreamy Carrboro, North Carolina where she thrive and continue to be a leading theater in is a visual merchandiser and stylist, improviser, the North Country. I am thrilled to join Ethan band front woman, and beekeeper. AhOohGah! on this journey, along with the rest of this team! Favorite WV roles include King Arthur JAY JOHNSON (Wardrobe Supervisor/Guest (Spamalot), Hoke (Driving Miss Daisy) and Actor) has been making the trip to Whitefield Delray (Memphis). He also continues with his since 2000, coordinating costumes and appear- music; Touring with The Coasters; his CD, Can ing in the ensemble of many Weathervane pro- We?, and member of this year’s Tony Honoree, ductions. He has worked as a lighting designer Michael McElroy and the Broadway Inspiration- and stage manager in the New York area, as al Voices. Blessings Always!! roberthfowler.net well as a sound technician for the long-running off-Broadway hit Newsical the Musical. CARRIE GREENBERG (Marketing Associate / Actor) is thrilled to be Weathervane’s Marketing COLIN KEATING (Resident Music Director) Associate and a member of the acting company! returns for his eleventh season with the Marketing experience: Asolo Rep, Theatre West Weathervane Theatre. He is the Director of Virginia, Out of the Box Theatrics. As a per- Choral Music and Theater at Baker High School former Carrie has performed across the country in Baldwinsville, New York. Colin received and abroad. itscarriegreenberg.com. Thanks both a Bachelors and a Masters Degree in Music to family, Lew and everyone at Weathervane. from Syracuse University. He was recently Thank you for supporting live theatre! named the Artistic Director of The Baldwinsville in Baldwinsville, NY. Most SCOUT HOUGH (Lighting Designer) is recent directing credits include Peter and The happy to embark on her first season with Starcatcher, 25th Annual...Spelling Bee, Sweeney Weathervane. She currently serves as the Todd, and Shrek. On stage credits include Resident Lighting Designer at Penobscot Into The Woods (Baker), Jesus Christ Superstar Theatre Company (Bangor, ME), and freelances (Peter), Mendelssohn’s Elijah (Title Role) and in the area. She holds a BFA in Lighting Design Sweeney Todd (Anthony). Colin is a two-time from UNC School of the Arts. recipient of the New Hampshire Theatre Award for Best Professional Musical Director for the MARY HUGHES (Scenic Carpenter) is a Weathervane Theatre productions of Sweeney graduate of Berry College with a BA in Theatre. Todd (2009) and Memphis (2014). Previously she has worked as a Carpentry Intern at Flatrock Playhouse in Flatrock, GRACE LIVINGSTON KRAMER (Company NC and at Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre in Manager / Actor / Director, The Adventures of Conway, AR. Tommie Sawyer) is thrilled to be making her Weathervane debut as Company Manager/Ac- HILLARY JEFFERS (Stitcher/Costumer) is tor! This past year, Grace has been on the road pleased to be returning to the Weathervane as a guest director for The Young Americans Theatre for her second season! Last season, she College of the Performing Arts: Music Educa- worked as a Stitcher/Costumer and Co-designer tion Outreach Program. Favorite theatre credits for Our Town. Recently, she was a stitcher for include Elf (Jovie), The Full Monty (Estelle), Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Center August: Osage County (Johnna). for the Arts. Additionally, she served as the Wardrobe Head at Savannah Repertory Theatre JENNIFER LANDIS (Assistant Sound for their 2018-2019 season. In 2017 she grad- Designer / A2) This is Jennifer’s first summer at uated from Southern University with a Weathervane Theatre. Enjoy the show! BS in Fashion Design. DANIEL MARQUEZ (Violinist) is very excited WHITNEY JEWETT (Windsock Camp Artistic to be working at Weathervane for the summer. Director) A Littleton native, Whitney Jewett Coming off of two national tours, The Sound of 58 2019 Production, Administration, Staff

Music and Finding Neverland, it’s great to stay in Philadelphia native currently studying musical one place for a while! When not on the road, he theater at Pace University in NYC. He is so resides in NYC. excited to be making his Weathervane debut! He sends love to his family and friends. He’s MAIA A. MATSUSHITA (Managing nothing without them! Camp Director) is so excited to return for another summer at Windsock Camp and the JUSTIN PARKS (Production Manager) Justin Weathervane Theatre. She is currently pursuing Parks is thrilled to be back in the North Coun- a MEd in at NYU and just try for another season with the Weathervane as finished a year long playwriting residency in Production Manager. He is currently pursuing New York. Her favorite camp shirt color is his MFA in technical theatre at the University of classic red and she can’t wait to be back in the Minnesota during the off-season. Nook and Cranny this year! Ah-Ooh-Gah! ISAIAH PARNELL (Sound Design) is excit- TY MATSUSHITA (Windsock Camp Staff) ed to return to the Weathervane for a second is thrilled to be back for another season of summer! He holds an Associates of Arts from theatre-magic in the White Mountains! It is his Sinclair College in Technical Theatre and serves joy and privilege to help continue the legacy of as the Sound Designer/Audio Coordinator for the illustrious Windsock Theatre Camp! Ah- Sam Houston State University. Sound Design ooh-gah! credits include: She Kills Monsters, Dracula, Chicago and Spamalot. Awards and accom- KATHY MEDDINGS (Volunteer Coordinator) plishments include: KCACTF Theatrical Sound is starting her 32nd season at the Weathervane Design Award and Sound Design Fellow at the as a patron and volunteer. She has been the Hangar Theatre. He thanks his family, friends & volunteer coordinator for the past several years. amazing girlfriend Brianna for their support. She is looking forward to this season. She wants dedicate this season to her mom, Pat Meddings. ETHAN PAULINI* (Producing Artistic Director / Actor) is honored to be Producing ANDREW MORRISSEY (Assistant Mainstage Artistic Director and AEA company member. He Music Director/ Patchwork Players Music remains grateful for the opportunity to return Director) has a MM in stage music composition to Whitefield and Weathervane for Season 54! from Catholic University of America and a BA NY based actor, director, choreographer, writer, in Music from Plymouth State University. He and educator, Ethan is a proud member of AEA, has worked around the state and in the DMV SAG-AFTRA, SDC. Founder of #ethancoaches as a music director, pianist, and composer. coaching studio in Manhattan. Associate Artistic Currently living in NYC, he is excited to be Director of Out of the Box Theatrics! For more back for his second official year! info: ethancoaches.com - ethanpaulini.com AC MUENCH (Bassist) is a junior at the @emp413 - Thank you for supporting live Berklee College of Music, majoring in theatre in the North Country! Professional Music. Previously they have MEGHAN PEARSON (Draper/First Hand) played in many community theaters in their Meghan is thrilled to be working for the Weather- hometown of Syracuse, NY, and at the Berklee vane once again. Meghan has worked at many the- Performance Center. They are excited to join atres all over the country, but currently she teaches the Weathervane’s summer season. Costume technology at Tufts University in Boston. GIBBS MURRAY (Weathervane Theatre Co- KARA PROCELL* (Production Stage Manager) Founder and Producing Director) designed sets Off-Broadway: Catch as Catch Can (Page 73), for Lady Day, Drowsy Chaperone, and Curious Pure Chaos (2 Directions). Regional: The , Incident this summer. He is the illustrator of the Angry Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous, Weathervane’s annual season poster for over Ethel, and others (Alliance Theatre). Kara fifty years. lives in New York and is a stage manager and BENJAMIN NURTHEN (Guitarist/Actor) is a . She’s excited for her first season at 59 2019 Production, Administration, Staff

Weathervane. ryfield Rep),Little Shop... (Firehouse Center). Many thanks to Ethan and Gibbs. Much love to JUDY RAMSDELL (Development Assistant) Dad, Mom, Liv, and Jac. works part-time as the Development Assistant for the Weathervane Theatre. ANNIE STINEHOUR (Box Office Associate) is working in the Box Office but has been a part of RIEN SCHLECHT (Costume Designer/ Shop the Weathervane before. Onstage Weathervane Supervisor) After graduating with degrees in credits include Amaryllis in The Music Man and Criminal Profiling and Costume Design Rien Babes in Arms. She is happy to be back and a started working at The Weathervane Theatre part of the Weathervane again. Here is to a great and is so happy to be back for her 15th sum- season! mer! Her favorite Weathervane designs include The Wiz, A Man of No Importance, Sweeney Todd ABBY TOWNE (Company Chef) returns for (NH Theatre Award), Once on this Island, Mem- her third Weathervane summer as the Company phis (NHTA nom), The King and I (NHTA nom), Chef. She is a graduate of WMCC with an Seussical and our beloved 7:20 Specials with associates degree in Baking and Pastry Arts. Brendan O’Brien. Her theatre credits include She hopes to bring good food to our actors this Theatre For A New Audience, The Fringe Festi- season. val, Out of the Box Theatrics, New York Theatre Workshop, Beacon Productions, Seacoast Rep, KATHERINE YACKO (Box Office Supervisor/ Lookingglass, Nicu’s Spoon, and many others. Directing Apprentice) an AR native & NYC She designed The Woodsman, The Mysteries at transplant, is so grateful to join Weathervane The Flea (Drama Desk nom), The Jinx for HBO, this summer supervising the Box Office while and worked on the stage and film productions shadowing some of the best regional directors of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Julie Tay- in the country! Abundant thanks to Ethan for mor. Thank you for supporting live theatre!!!! this opportunity, and thanks to YOU for sup- porting live theatre - Cheers to Season 54!! SAM ST. JEAN (Properties Master / Actor) * denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), the Union of Weathervane debut! Nat’l Tours- A Christmas Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Carol; Regional credits include (Seacoast Rep), The 25th... Spelling Bee (Der-

IN MEMORIAM - GRANT FULLER A tribute to a great talent and a great man. By Justin Parks Grant Fuller was a giant of a man, and that’s talking about his physical stature least of all. His generosity, demeanor and all around willingness to make this theatre the very best it could be made him so much more than our co-worker or an employee; it made him an integral part of the Weathervane Family. Whether he was onstage delighting audiences with his booming voice in numerous productions over the years, playing with paint, creating props or mentoring any of our artists, he always had a calm presence and a perfectly timed joke. Even after he was unable to be a part of the season full time he offered his help and guidance painting sets, finding props, and lending an ear. He was the embodiment of what this theatre and its artists strive to be. Grant was a giant of a man. He will be deeply missed this season and every season to come. He was and will always be a part of our Weathervane Theatre Family. 60 2019 Publisher, Composers, Author Bios CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS ASK FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE FOLLOWING. Dramatists Play Service, Inc. has since grown steadily to become one of the premier play-licensing and theatrical publishing agencies in the world. Offering an extensive list of titles that includes many of the most significant plays of the past century, DPS preserves the rich history of drama. Dramatists Play Service, Inc. works with thousands of theatres to ensure the future vitality of the theatre. We are committed to providing a home for established writers and to nurturing new of exceptional promise. Formed in 1936 by a number of prominent playwrights and theatre agents, Dramatists Play Service, Inc. (DPS) was created to foster national opportunities for playwrights by publishing affordable editions of their plays and handling the perfor- mance rights to these works.

Rodgers & Hammerstein is the organization founded in 1944 by the legendary team of and Oscar Ham- merstein II to protect and license their theatrical works. R&H own the rights to the world’s most popular stage and film musicals, including OKLAHOMA!, CAROUSEL, SOUTH PACIFIC, THE KING AND I, RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. With offices in New York City and London, the theatrical licensing division, R&H Theatricals, represents the stage performance rights to over 150 musicals by more than 200 writers. Collectively these include works by Rodgers & Hammer- stein, Rodgers & Hart (BABES IN ARMS, PAL JOEY), Kern & Hammerstein (), (, ONE TOUCH OF VENUS), (FLOYD COLLINS, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA), as well as the incomparable, Irving Berlin (ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, WHITE CHRISTMAS). R&H Theatricals is home to works from Broadway (SOPHISTICATED LADIES, Mi- chael John LaChiusa’s THE WILD PARTY, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s IN THE HEIGHTS, [] and FIRST DATE), Off-Broad- way (CARRIE THE MUSICAL, ORDINARY DAYS, ALTAR BOYZ, GIANT, 21 CHUMP STREET), perennials such as , and FOOTLOOSE, a Theater for Young Audiences (TYA) collection which includes GARFIELD THE MUSICAL WITH CATTITUDE and MAD LIBS LIVE!, and the longest-running revues in the history of Broadway - SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE - and Off-Broadway - I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE. Rodgers & Hammerstein is a Concord Music company: www.rnh.com.

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Steven Sater (Book and Lyrics, Spring Awakening) won Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score, the Drama Desk and Outer Critics’ Circle Awards for Best Lyrics, the Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, as well as the London Critics Circle Award and the Olivier Award for Best New Musical for Spring Awakening. Tony nominee -- Best Musical Revival for Deaf West Production. Other Musicals: Alice By Heart (National Theatre of London: Connections; forthcoming from MCC). The Nightingale (New York Stage & Film, ), Nero (Magic Theatre, NY Stage and Film); Prometheus Bound, (music by Serj Tan- kian, directed by Diane Paulus., ART) Some Lovers (music by , the Old Globe; forthcoming at The Other Palace). Plays include the long-running Carbondale Dreams; Perfect for You; Doll (Rosenthal Prize); A Footnote to the Iliad (NYSF, Chester Stage); Asylum (Naked Angels), Arms on Fire (Steppenwolf New Play Prize, Chester Stage), New York Animals (Bedlam), and a reconceived musical version of Shakespeare’s Tempest (Lyric Hammersmith). Current work includes: Murder at the Gates (music by James Bourne, the Huntington Theatre), Painted from Memory (music by Burt Bacharach & Elvis Costello, co-written with Chuck Lorre, La Jolla Playhouse). Additionally, Sater works as a screenwriter, and has created television projects for HBO, Showtime, FX, and NBC. He is currently creating a potential series with Paul Reiser for London’s Channel 4. Sater also works as a lyricist with various pop composers -- his songs have been recorded by artists from Shirley Manson to Michael Bublé. He has teamed up with Spring Awakening collaborator Duncan Sheik and Waitress librettist Jessie Nelson on the new musical Alice By Heart, making its debut at MCC Theater in New York City in January of 2019.

Duncan Sheik (Music, Spring Awakening) In addition to writing the music for Spring Awakening, which received a critically acclaimed Lincoln Center American Songbook Concert staging, Grammy award nominated singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik collaborated with Playwright Steven Sater on The Nightingale, a musical based on the Hans Christian Andersen classic which premiered during the 26th annual O’Neill Music Theater Conference at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. Sheik has composed original music for the Public Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park production of Twelfth Night and for The Golden Rooms of Nero, which recently debuted at Cornell University and opened at the Magic Theater in San Francisco earlier this year. His self-titled debut album, which was an enormous popular and critical success, introduced the hit singles “” and “,” and spent 30 weeks on the Billboard 200. Other include “Humming,” “Daylight,” “” with lyrics by Steven Sater and his latest, “”, which was released in January of 2006. Film Soundtracks: Great Expectations, , Teaching Mrs. Tingle, Three to Tango, What a Girl Wants, Transamerica and A Body Goes Down. Sheik recently composed and produced the original score for the feature film “A Home at the End of the World”, directed by Michael Mayer and starring Colin Farrell. Sheik has teamed up with Sater and Waitress librettist Jessie Nelson on the new musical Alice By Heart, making its debut at MCC Theater in New York City in January of 2019. He is also collaborating with Pulitzer and Tony-winning playwright on a musical adaptation of The Secret Life of Bees, which began performances at the Atlantic Theater Company in May of 2019. 61 2019 Publisher, Composers, Author Bios

AnnMarie Milazzo (Vocal Arrangements, Spring Awakening) Composer/lyricist: Pretty Dead Girl, Sundance Film Festival. Vocal arranger: Broadway productions of Spring Awakening and Bright Lights, Big City at The New York Theater Workshop, and the Paramount feature film,The Marc Pease Experience. AnnMarie is a Grammy nominated singer from The East Village Opera Company on Universal/Decca.

Simon Hale (String Orchestrations, Spring Awakening) After graduating from the with an honors degree in composition, Simon Hale’s acclaimed solo album, East Fifteen, led to recordings with many artists, including , Sim- ply Red, and Björk. In 1996 he orchestrated Duncan Sheik’s first album, and their musical collaboration has continued ever since. Simon’s involvement with Spring Awakening marked his Broadway debut and the Tony Award for Best Orchestrations in 2007. He continues to work with Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik on other projects. For more information please visit www. simonhale.co.uk.

Lisa Lambert’s (Music & Lyrics, The Drowsy Chaperone) stage credits include: The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards); Big Rosemary (book by Blake Edwards); Cole Escola: First President (Duplex Cabaret); Stars of David (DR2 Theater); The Ant and the Elephant (Work Light Productions); Honest Ed:The Bargain Musical (Poor Alex Theater); and several shows for The Fringe of Toronto Festival and Second City. For film and television: Slings & Arrows; Sensitive Skin; Michael Tuesdays and Thursdays; Highway 61; Blue; The Boy Who Smells Like Fish (Rhombus Media); Skippy’s Rangers: The Show They Never Gave; The Joe Blow Show (Comedy Network); Portrait of a Monogamist (directed by John Mitchell); Pete’s Christmas (ABC TV); Getting Along Famously (CBC TV); Pippi Longstocking (Nelvana Ltd.); Battery’s Down; and Skinnamarink TV. Upcoming: Miss Pettigrew Lives For a Day (music by Greg Morrison, book by Robert Harling); and a film adaptation ofThe Drowsy Chaperone.

Greg Morrison (Music & Lyrics, The Drowsy Chaperone) U.S. Credits: The Drowsy Chaperone (Center Theatre Group, ; NAMT’s 2004 Festival of New Musicals). Canadian Credits: Composer/musical director for Hello...Hello (Tarragon The- atre_; Pochsy’s Lips; Oh, Baby; Citizen Pochsy an Pochsy Unplugged (Toronto Fringe, Canadian/U.S. tours); The Drowsy Chaperone (Toronto Fringe, Theatre Passe Muraille, Mirvish Production, , Toronto); Mump and Smoot in Something Else (Canadian Stage, Yale Repertory Theatre); Mump and Smoot in Flux (Canadian Stage); An Awkward Evening With Martin & Johnson (Tim Sims Playhouse); The Age of Dorian (Artword Theatre). TV sonwriter credits: “Slings and Arrows” (Rhombus Media for Showcase/Sundance), “Getting Along Famously” (CBC), “The Joe Blow Show” (Comedy Network). Other: musical director for the Secon City National Touring Company, Alumni Café (Tim Sims Playhouse), “The Chumps and the Muchrakers” (CBC Radio).

Bob Martin (Book, The Drowsy Chaperone) has been working as an actor and writer in Canadian theatre, film and television for over 3 decades. He has had a long association with the Toronto Second City, where he co-wrote and performed in four Second City revues, directed three, and had a stint as Artistic Director. He is a co-creator of The Drowsy Chaperone, and has performed in many of its incarnations including Ahmanson Theatre (Los Angeles), (Broadway), Novello (London). Bob has won a number of awards for his work including an LA Drama Critics Circle Award, an L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award, a Drama Desk Award, a , and a Tony Award. He is also co-creator of the critically acclaimed dramatic series Slings & Arrows. Recent TV projects include Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays I & II (CBC), Sensitive Skin I & II (HBO), and Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas (NBC). Recent theatre projects include Elf (Broadway), Minsky’s (Ahmanson LA), and in dev., Gotta Dance, The , and Millions. Bob reunited with Elf collaborators and to create the new musical , now playing on Broadway at the and nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Don McKellar (Book, The Drowsy Chaperone) was born on 17th August 1963 in Toronto, . Beginning his career in the theatre at a young age McKellar co-founded Childs Play Theatre, and went on to study English and theatre at the . In 1989, he co-founded the Augusta Company with and , then moved into feature films writing the screenplay for Bruce McDonald’s film ‘Roadkill’ (1989). McKellar has continually collaborated on and produced engaging and provocative work in film, TV and theatre - whether acting, writing, directing or all three. He made his directorial debut in 1992 with two short films, ‘Blue’ (starring ) and ‘Bloody Nose’, then in 1998 completed ‘Last Night’, his feature directing debut (which he also wrote and 4 starred in), for which he won the Prix de la Jeunesse at the . He continued directing with his TV series ‘Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays’ in 2012 and is currently working on a remake of La Grande Séduction’. He has numerous screenwriting credits to his name including the screen adaptation of ‘Blindness’ from Nobel Prize–winning author José Saramago’s novel, co-writing the critically acclaimed ‘Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould’, ‘Red Violin’ and Bruce McDonald’s early films ‘Roadkill’ and ‘Highway 61’. Particularly memorable for his acting roles as anti-hero, TV-watching agoraphobic Curtis in 2 seasons of ‘’, voicing the character ‘Jack’ in 5 seasons of Odd Job Jack and as pretentious theatre director Darren Nicholls in ‘Slings and Arrows’. McK- ellar has even covered the musical genre with his co-written play ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ which won him a Tony Award, touring Toronto, London and New York and currently has plans to create another musical.

Steve Martin (Music, Book, & Story, Bright Star) is one of the most well-known and pervasive talents in entertainment. His work has earned him an Academy Award, five (two for comedy, three for music), an Emmy, the Mark Twain Award and the Kennedy Center Honor. As an author, Martin’s work includes the plays Picasso at the Lapin Agile, , and . Also an accomplished banjoist, Martin created the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in and Bluegrass, an award established to reward artistry and bring greater visibility to bluegrass performers.

62 2019 Publisher, Composers, Author Bios Edie Brickell (Music, Book, & Story, Bright Star) Edie Brickell released the debut multi-platinum album SHOOTING RUBBER BANDS AT THE STARS with New Bohemians in 1988. Her recent works include a 13-track collaboration with Steve Martin titled LOVE HAS COME FOR YOU. The album won a Grammy for Best American Roots Song and inspired the musical Bright Star. Their second album, , is out now.

Mark Haddon (Book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was published in 2003. It was the winner of more than 17 literary awards, including prizes in Japan, Holland, and Italy, and was translated into 44 languages. , published in 2006, was also an international bestseller. His first work for the theatre, Polar Bears, was produced by the in 2010. He has written 15 books for children, published a first collection of poetry in 2005 and is an illustrator and award-winning screenwriter. Mark Haddon’s latest novel, The Pier Falls, was published in 2016.

Simon Stephens (Playwright, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) has written many plays that have been translated into more than 30 languages and produced all over the world. He is a professor of playwriting at Manchester University, an associate playwright at the Royal Court Theatre, the artistic associate at the Lyric Hammersmith in London, and the Steep Associate Playwright at Steep Theatre in Chicago.

Alan Menken (Music, Sister Act) Stage musicals: God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater; Little Shop of Horrors; Beauty and The Beast; A Christmas Carol; The Little Mermaid; Sister Act; ; Newsies; ; The Hunchback of Notre Dame; The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz and . Film work: The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast (animated), Newsies, Aladdin, Pocahon- tas,The Hunchback of Notre Dame, , Enchanted, , Sausage Party, Beauty and the Beast (live version). Television credits: “Sesame Street,” “Lincoln,” “The Neighbors,” “,” “Tangled.” Awards: 2012 Tony®, Drama Desk, 8 Oscars®, 11 Grammy® Awards, 7 Golden Globes®, London’s Evening Standard, the Olivier and Outer Critics Circle. Other: Hall of Fame, Billboard’s #1 single and album, Disney Legend, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Doctorates from NYU and the North Carolina School of the Arts.

Glenn Slater (Lyrics, Sister Act) co-created Disney’s 2010 worldwide smash Tangled (2011 Grammy Winner, 2010 Oscar and Golden Globe nominee), as well as the Broadway and international hit musicals Sister Act (2011 Tony nominee - Best Score) and The Little Mermaid (2008 Tony nominee - Best Score, Grammy nominee - Best Cast Album), and, most recently (2015). With longtime collaborator Alan Menken, he is Executive Producer and Lyricist for the ABC-TV musical comedy series Galavant, and has also written songs for the Disney animated filmHome On The Range (2004) and the Broadway musical Leap of Faith (Tony nominee - Best Musical, 2012). In the West End, Glenn provided both book and lyrics for ’s Love Never Dies (2010 Olivier nominee - Best Musical), the sequel to Phantom of the Opera. Other work includes an Emmy-nom- inated song for the ABC-TV comedy The Neighbors (2013), and the stage revue Newyorkers at The (, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations). Glenn is the recipient of the prestigious Kleban Award for Lyrics, the ASCAP/Richard Rogers New Horizons Award, and the Award. He is an alumnus of the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop, and a member of both ASCAP and the Dramatists’ Guild.

Cheri Steinkellner (Book, Sister Act) has won four , two Golden Globes, The People s Choice, BAFTA, Writers Guild Award, Parents Choice and TV-Land Legend Awards, for writing and producing Cheers (recently named one of the Top 10 Best Written Comedies in TV history), and The Jeffersons, Facts of Life, Family Ties and Who’s The Boss, and for creating the acclaimed Disney animated Saturday morning TV series and feature film,Teacher s Pet. A 2011 Tony-nominee for Sister Act (with husband Bill Steinkellner, Alan Menken and Glenn Slater); Cheri has also written Princesses (with Bill, and Matthew Wilder); and book and lyrics for Mosaic (with ), and Jailbirds on Broadway (with Bill and Jeff Rizzo). Other stage includes Our Place, and Instaplay - L.A. s original - and longest-running - improvised musical-comedy. An Indy Award winner and Ovation nominee for Hello! My Baby, Cheri currently teaches writing at Stanford and UCSB and directs youth theatre in beautiful Santa Barbara, where she and Bill raised their three favorite children/writers/ artists: Kit, Teddy, and Emma.

Bill Steinkellner (Book, Sister Act) Award-winning television and screen writer: “Cheers” and Disney’s “Teacher’s Pet” (Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAS, Writers Guild and People’s Choice Awards). Book writer (with wife, Cherri): Sister Act the Musical (, , Broadway 2011), Princesses (Goodspeed, 5th Avenue). Writer/director (with Paul Reubens): the original Pee-wee Herman Show (Groundlings, Roxy Theatre, HBO). Creator/director: Instaplay, L.A.’s first all-improvised musi- cal-comedy. Author: the L.A. Times bestseller Postcards From the Moon.

Douglas Carter Beane (Additional Book Material, Sister Act) Beane’s Broadway play The Little Dog Laughed received the GLAAD media award for best play, and was also nominated for a Tony for best new play. His other works include As Bees In Honey Drown (Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Award), Music From A Sparkling Planet and The Country Club. He wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of his playAdvice From A Caterpillar which won Aspen Comedy Festival’s best feature. His film ToWong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar was produced by Steven Spielberg, was the number one film in America for a month and is now a television favorite. The Big Time, Beane’s first musical, received rave reviews last year and his next musical, a stage adaptation of the filmThe Bandwagon is slated to open on Broadway later this season. Fascinated by non-traditional forms of theater, Beane has written the revues, White Lies and Mondo Drama and this season a live theatrical soap opera, The Cartells. As artistic director of the New York theater company Drama Dept. he produced over forty productions, including acclaimed revivals of As Thousands Cheer, June Moon and The Torchbearers and world premiere works by , and . His new play, Don’t Follow Me, I’m Lost, Too will open next season in New York and he is currently developing a television series for producer Lorne Michaels. He resides in New York City with his partner, composer Lewis Flinn and their son, Cooper.

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