SCOTTSDALE DESERT STAGES THEATRE PRESENTS May 7 – 16, 2021 DESERT STAGES THEATRE SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA PRESENTS TICK, TICK...BOOM! Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson David Auburn, Script Consultant Vocal Arrangements and Orchestrations by Stephen Oremus TICK, TICK...BOOM! was originally produced off-Broadway in June, 2001 by Victoria Leacock, Robyn Goodman, Dede Harris, Lorie Cowen Levy, Beth Smith Co-Directed by Mark and Lynzee 4man TICK TICK BOOM! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com WELCOME TO DST Welcome to Desert Stages Theatre, and thank you for joining us at this performance of Jonathan Larson’s TICK, TICK...BOOM! The talented casts that will perform in this show over the next two weekends include some DST “regulars” - familiar faces that you have seen here before - as well as actors who are brand new to the DST stage. Thank you to co- directors Mark and Lynzee 4man who were the natural choices to co- direct (and music direct and choreograph) a rock musical that represents our first teen/young adult production in more than a year. They have worked tirelessly with an extremely skilled team of actors, designers, and crew members to bring you this beautiful show, and everyone involved has enjoyed the process very much. We continue our COVID-19 safety protocols and enhanced cleaning measures to keep you and our actors safe. In return, we ask that you kindly wear your mask the entire time you are in the theatre, and stay in your assigned seat. If you wish to meet with your friends or cast members after the show, please arrange to do so in the food court area of the shopping mall. We’re still social-distancing at Desert Stages. Safety First! Thank you in advance for your cooperation! Thank you again for your support of live theatre and for your attendance at this performance of TICK, TICK...BOOM! Whether you are seeing your 100th show or your first at DST, you are a valued member of the Desert Stages Theatre community, and we appreciate you more than you could ever know! Ellen Versen Executive Director DIRECTOR'S LETTER TICK, TICK...BOOM! originally began life as an autobiographical rock monologue performed by Jonathan Larson and was formerly called “Boho Days.” During the time of writing the piece in 1990, Jonathan was turning 30 and was working at the Moondance Diner whilst trying to establish himself as a writer in New York. In 2001 the rock monologue was adapted into a three-actor musical by David Auburn which premiered at the Jane Street Theatre. Jonathan started out as an actor, though he had a great passion for music. His decision to change paths came after meeting his hero, Stephen Sondheim, who told him there were a lot more starving actors out there than starving composers. Sondheim later became Jonathan's mentor and is mentioned a number of times in Tick, Tick...BOOM! (though Jon dare not speak his name...) The show's song "Sunday" is a humorous homage to Sunday in the Park with George. There are many other Sondheim references in the song "Why," including a tritone made famous by West Side Story. I wonder how many references you can find? Music was important to Jonathan from an early age. As a child, he was taken to see a children's version of Puccini's opera La Bohème. From that seed, an idea would slowly germinate over twenty years and grow into the Broadway sensation RENT. On January 25 1996, the day of the last dress rehearsal for RENT, Larson died from a foot-long tear in his aorta. Later in 1996, his sister accepted the Pulitzer Prize on his behalf. RENT became a Broadway sensation and attracted fans around the United States and the world. Though nothing would bring Larson back to life, death could not silence the effect of his work. To all of you aspiring young composers and dreamers out there, what if Jonathan had not followed his dreams? We never would have gotten RENT, Superbia or TICK, TICK...BOOM! NEVER give up on yourself and always follow your dreams! We have had simply the BEST time working with these six talented young people. They have poured their hearts and souls into this show, and we are so excited to share this beautiful piece with you. Mark and Lynzee 4Man THE CAST Green Cast Roles (performing May 7-9) Jonathan.................................................................Christopher Poulios Michael...........................................................................Patrick Mullen Susan............................................................................Sadie Krotonsky Yellow Cast Roles (performing May 14-16) Jonathan.......................................................................Hayden Skaggs Michael...........................................................................Bailey Gorman Susan.................................................................................Cate Carlino PRODUCTION STAFF Co-Directors....................................................Lynzee 4man, Mark 4man Music Director......................................................................Mark 4man Choreographer..................................................................Lynzee 4man Stage Manager...................................................................Brady Fiscus Set Design..........................................................................Ally Baumlin Lighting Design.....................................................................Bret Reese Sound Design.................................................................Tom Holmberg Light Board Operator.........................................................Brady Fiscus Sound Board Operator......................................................Abby Golden Props..............................................................Ally Baumlin, Ellen Versen green cast Sadie Krotonsky Christopher Poulios Patrick Mullen DST THEATRE STAFF Executive Director..............................................................Ellen Versen Production Manager..........................................................Ally Baumlin Associate Artistic Advisor......................................Lisa Barton Figueroa Box Offi ce Manager...........................................................Linda Barton Box Offi ce Staff...................Diana Gallegos, Michael Lev, Karen Rhoads Graphic Designer/Webmaster............................................Dina Osinski Theatre Rentals....................................................................Bill Watson DST BOARD OF DIRECTORS President.............................................................................Bill Watson Vice President.......................................................................Mike Arko Secretary.........................................................................Sharon Kiepke Treasurer................................................................................Rich Rose Member.............................................................................Lynnae Clore Member................................................................................Walter Hall Member........................................................................Dawn Jurkovich Member................................................................................Terri Leblic Member..........................................................................Jessica Loomis Member.............................................................................Lori Markson yellow cast Cate Carlino Hayden Skaggs Bailey Gorman The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without fl ash, isSTRICTLY PROHIBITED. MUSICAL NUMBERS 1. 30/90................................................................Jon, Michael, Susan 2. Green, Green Dress........................................................Jon, Susan 3. Johnny Can’t Decide.........................................Jon, Michael, Susan 4. Sunday...........................................................Jon and Diner Patrons 5. No More......................................................................Michael, Jon 6. Therapy...........................................................................Jon, Susan 7. Real Life........................................................Michael and Company 8. Sugar......................................................Jon, Karessa, Counter Guy 9. See Her Smile.....................................................Jon and Company 10. Come To Your Senses..........................................................Karessa 11. Why?.........................................................................................Jon 12. 30/90 Reprise...........................................................................Jon 13. Louder Than Words..........................................................Company PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS PRODUCTION CONTAINS: adult language and innuendo, theatre fog/haze, and strobe lighting effects. WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST Green Cast (performing May 7-9) CHRISTOPHER POULIOS Jonathan Christopher Poulios is a junior at Boulder Creek High School. In his free time Christopher enjoys playing Mario Kart, taking naps, and watching reality tv. Some of his favorite roles include Race in Newsies (DST), Archie in 13 (SYT), and Fester in The Addams Family (MTA). Christopher has had a blast getting to finally be back on stage and wants to thank Mark and Lynzee for this amazing opportunity. Enjoy the show! PATRICK MULLEN Michael