In Concert at Benaroya Hall NINE Book by ARTHUR KOPIT Music and Lyrics by MAURY YESTON Adapted from the Italian by MARIO FRATTI Based on Fellini’s 8½ MARCH 28 & 29, 2015 ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL AT BENAROYA HALL 200 University Street, Seattle, WA 98111 Director’s Note Before I start... let me just say that Jose Gonzales and Christian West are fabulous as Guido Contini and Young Guido... that said... In the world of musical theatre where 75% of the casting is focused on male characters, it is such a pleasure to be able to present a musical treasure like NINE, where 10 of the 12 characters are strong, capable, charismatic women. NINE For that reason, Maury Yeston’s brilliant score and lyrics are truly unique with female voices being the structure of the show. But as amazing as Yeston’s songs Book by ARTHUR KOPIT are, what makes the show unforgettable, are the performances... and this all-star Music and Lyrics by MAURY YESTON cast of exceptionally talented actors and singers will show you why. Adapted from the Italian by MARIO FRATTI It’s been over 30 years since a production of NINE has been produced in Seattle. Based on Fellini’s 8½ High time we got to hear this show again! Thank you Showtunes! NINE is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. So sit back... turn back the clock to 1963... and imagine yourself in beautiful THE CAST Venice, Italy... Grazie! David Hunter Koch PRODUCTION TEAM Director .............................................David Hunter Koch THE MUSICIANS Music Director ................................................Mark Rabe Piano/Conductor: Mark Rabe | Violin: Louanne Lotz | Viola/Mandolin: Mark Lotz Production Stage Manager .................. Paulette Buse* Assistant Stage Manager .........................Ciera Iverson Cello: Grant Olson | Bass: Taylor Kent | Harp: Catherine Case Italian Coach ..............................................Sierra Kagen Woodwinds: Max Baldonado | Brass: Harlan Feinstein | Percussion: Paul Hansen Costumer .....................................................Ron Leamon Executive Producer ...............Maggie Stenson Pehrson MUSICAL NUMBERS Associate Producer ...................................... Matt Wolfe Graphic Design ............................................Julie Carlos Talkback Host .............................................. Jon Lutyens Raffle Basket Captain .............................Deirdre Carroll Lobby Hosts ..........................Maria Diaz, Drew Murphy, Aaron Shanks, Anne Watanabe The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. Headquartered in New York City, Samuel French, Inc. is the largest publisher of plays and musicals. Helping to make theatre happen since 1830. Printing: United Reprographics 2 Director’s Note NINE Book by ARTHUR KOPIT Music and Lyrics by MAURY YESTON Adapted from the Italian by MARIO FRATTI Based on Fellini’s 8½ NINE is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. THE CAST Guido Contini: Jose Gonzales* Lina Darling: Christine Riippi Luisa Contini: Beth DeVries* Stephanie Necrophorus: Carolyn Magoon* Carla Albanese: Taryn Darr* Our Lady Of The Spa: Jeannette d’Armand* Claudia Nardi: Danielle Barnum* Mama Maddelena: Sandra Singler* Guido’s Mother: Cheryl Massey-Peters* Sarraghina: Candice Donehoo* Liliane La Fleur: Anne Allgood* Young Guido: Christian West PRODUCTION TEAM Production Stage Manager: Paulette Buse* Director .............................................David Hunter Koch THE MUSICIANS Music Director ................................................Mark Rabe Piano/Conductor: Mark Rabe | Violin: Louanne Lotz | Viola/Mandolin: Mark Lotz Production Stage Manager .................. Paulette Buse* Assistant Stage Manager .........................Ciera Iverson Cello: Grant Olson | Bass: Taylor Kent | Harp: Catherine Case Italian Coach ..............................................Sierra Kagen Woodwinds: Max Baldonado | Brass: Harlan Feinstein | Percussion: Paul Hansen Costumer .....................................................Ron Leamon Executive Producer ...............Maggie Stenson Pehrson MUSICAL NUMBERS Associate Producer ...................................... Matt Wolfe Graphic Design ............................................Julie Carlos ACT I ACT II Talkback Host .............................................. Jon Lutyens Overture A Man Like You Raffle Basket Captain .............................Deirdre Carroll Spa Music Unusual Way Lobby Hosts ..........................Maria Diaz, Drew Murphy, Not Since Charlie Chaplin The Grand Canal Guido’s Song Simple Aaron Shanks, Anne Watanabe The Germans At The Spa Be On Your Own My Husband Makes Movies I Can’t Make This Movie A Call From The Vatican Getting Tall Only With You Long Ago/Nine (reprise) Folies Bergeres The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. Nine Ti Voglio Bene/Be Italian The Bells Of St. Sebastian Headquartered in New York City, Samuel French, Inc. is the largest publisher of plays and musicals. Helping to make theatre happen since 1830. * Denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. 3 CAST CAST (continued) ANNE ALLGOOD* Anne Allgood happily makes her SHOWTUNES debut! She has appeared on Broadway (The Most Happy Fella, Carousel, The Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast, Imaginary Friends), in National Tours, at regional theatres coast-to-coast, and in starring roles at every major theatre in Seattle. She’s also sung in numerous concerts for ENCORES! at City Center in New York. Most recently: Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd for Eugene Opera. Upcoming: Cabaret at Village Theatre. Danielle is thrilled to return to SHOWTUNES after playing DANIELLE BARNUM* CANDICE DONEHOO* Tracy Lord in High Society last season! Other favorite Seattle/PNW credits: Les Miserables (Eponine--Gregory Award Nomination); Iron Curtain (Masha); First Date workshop (Allison); Into the Woods (Witch); Tell Me on a Sunday (Emma); Doubt (Sister James); Chicago (Roxie Hart) and Jane Eyre (Jane). In her other life, she is a freelance wedding and headshot photographer at www.inspirebydanielle.com JEANNETTE D’ARMAND*Jeannette is happy to welcome you to Fontane di Luna! She is a voice teacher with a thriving studio and a founding member of the sassy vocal trio “The Riveting Rosies.” Credits: Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère, 5th Avenue Theatre’s Oliver! (Rose Seller), Oklahoma! and Sweeney Todd. Her educational voiceover work with McGraw Hill and Houghton Mifflin can be heard nationwide, and her album Stage Road can be found on cdbaby.com and iTunes. BFA/NYU/Tisch. Visitate www.jeannettedarmand.com! Previous SHOWTUNES: 110 In The Shade, Miracle on 34th TARYN DARR* St. and Out of This World. Favorite performances about town include the merry murderess Roxie Hart in Chica- go (Gregory Award Nominee), washing that man outta her hair as Nellie Forbush in South Pacific, tapping up a snowy storm as Judy Haynes in White Christmas, and singing the joys of plastic surgery as Val in A Chorus Line (Gypsy Rose Lee Award). More at www.taryndarr.com Actors' Equity Association (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 49,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence. www.actorsequity.org 4 CAST CAST (continued) Beth has been performing around Seattle for the past BETH DEVRIES* 19 years and has had the privilege of playing such roles as Fantine in Les Miserables (Village), Diana in Next to Normal (Balagan), Eve in Children of Eden (Civic Light Opera) and Laura in Goblin Market (ACT). She has also been seen in the prior SHOWTUNES productions of Follies (Phyllis) and Barnum (Charity). When not on stage, she is behind the microphone or camera recording and film- ing voiceovers, audiobooks, and commercials. CANDICE DONEHOO* Candice fell in love with Seattle on the 1st National Tours of The King and I and Jekyll & Hyde and had to move here! Seattle performances include: SHOWTUNES’ Fiorello (Thea), 5th Avenue productions: Miss Saigon, Sweeney Todd, The Sound of Music, A Christmas Story, Carousel, and currently Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris at ACT Theatre. Candice also loves teaching at Studio East and singing with the Riveting Rosies! Jose J. Gonzales: At Village Theatre: Kevin Rosario in JOSE GONZALES* In the Heights; the outrageous Prince Dijon in The Gypsy King. Other notable shows: The Scarlet Letter, Streetcar Named Desire, Our Town (Intiman); In the Penal Colony, Big Love (ACT). King Lear, Othello (Freehold). Mr. Gon- zales is also a professional jazz pianist/singer, leading his own trio, The Jose ‘Juicy’ Gonzales Trio, throughout the area. He is also musical director for Sandbox Radio. www.reverbnation.com/josegonzalestrio CAROLYN MAGOON* Carolyn has been working in Seattle and regionally for over two decades. Some favorites around town have been Gypsy at the 5th Avenue, and several shows at Village Theatre and ACT including Damn Yankees, How to Succeed..., On the Town, Once Upon a Time in New Jersey and Iron Curtain. A favorite gig was working for Carnival Cruise Lines as a production singer