Production Team Chris Crawford (Scenic and Lighting Designer) Chris holds a BA from LaGrange College in Theatre Arts with a Design Emphasis and a MFA from Indiana Universi- ty in Lighting Design and Theatre Technology. He currently serves as the Chair of Theatre Young Harris, and would like to thank our audience and especially our Friends of the Arts for their support of our program and our students! Shelley Gordon (Choreographer) Shelley was trained in all forms of dance at the Dolores Werner Performing Arts Studio as well as at Oklahoma City University with additional early childhood education studies at Georgia State University. With teaching, performing, and choreography as her passions, she joined the YHC theatre staff in 2011. Shelley teaches upper-level dance classes and has contributed her choreographic talents to several of Theatre Young Harris’ productions in the past two years. She also runs her own studio - Star Dance Performing Arts - in Hayesville, NC. Upcoming Productions: Mu Phi Epsilon Recital Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Glenn-McGinnis Hall YHC Concert Band Concert Thursday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. Glenn-McGinnis Hall Spring Choral Concert Thursday, Mar. 4, 7 p.m. Glenn-McGinnis Hall YHC Piano Ensemble Tuesday, Mar. 30, 7 p.m. Glenn-McGinnis Hall Production Theatre Young Harris Jeffrey Bauman (Musical Director) Professor of Music Jeffrey Bauman is the Director of Choral and Vocal Activities at Young Harris College. He has served as the director or music director for more than 30 productions at Young Harris Col- The Theory of Relativity lege including Chicago, Carousel, Guys and Dolls (twice), The Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma (twice), Pippin, Mikado and Pirates of Penzance, just to Music and Lyrics by Neil Bartram name a few. Mr. Bauman holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music Education and Book by Brian Hill Music Performance from Spring Arbor University and Master of Music degrees in “The Theory of Relativity was developed at the Choral Conducting Performance and Vocal Performance from Bowling Green Canadian Music Theatre Project, State University. A former NATS winner, Jeff has performed leading roles with Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.” Opera South Carolina, Atlanta Lyric Theater, Toledo Opera, Asheville Lyric Opera, and Opera Lenawee. Mr. Bauman remains active as both a singer and director, Director performing with the Orpheus men’s choir, and listing his favorite roles as Emile DeBecque in South Pacific, and the title role in Sweeny Todd. In addition to his David Weber YHC responsibilities, Mr. Bauman is the Director of Music at the First United Methodist Church of Union County. Musical Director Mr. Jeff Bauman Ansley Phenix (Stage Manager) Ansley Phenix is so excited to make her stage manager debut for The Theory of Relativity. She is a sophomore theatrical design and production major. She is an active member of her sorority Sigma Beta Sigma Costume Design Choreography as well as a member of the theater national honor society, Alpha Psi Omega. She Rebecca Meyers Shelley Gordon would like to thank her mom, dad, and sister for supporting her and her dreams. Rebecca Meyers (Costume Designer) Rebecca Myers has been costuming indi- Scenic and Lighting Design viduals since 2007 with her company Comfortable Corsets, and joined Young Har- Chris Crawford† ris College in January of 2020. She has greatly enjoyed working with the students on their sewing as well as designing skills with her first show being Mary Had A Technical Director Stage Manager Little Ham. Becca (as her students know her) is looking forward to this and many more shows in the future with Young Harris College theatre. Zack Vandever† † Ansley Phenix Zack Vandever (Technical Director) holds an MFA in Technical Production from † - Indicates membership in Alpha Psi Omega, Florida State University where he acted as technical director, assistant technical The National Theatre Honor Society director, carpenter, props carpenter, and automation specialist. He is also acting ANY VIDEO RECORDING MADE OF THIS PERFORMANCE IS AUTHORIZED FOR PERSONAL, AT as the resident scenic designer and technical director for The Wallace Buice The- -HOME, NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY. THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH RECORDING atre Company and Buicentennical Productions, previous productions include The IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED UNDER FEDERAL COPYRIGHT LAW Thing About Men, Parade, and Next to Normal. He is looking forward to more great years with the Young Harris Theatre Department and working with the “Originally Produced by Goodspeed Musicals, East Haddam, CT” great students and faculty. Zack would like to thank his lovely wife Ellen, their The Musical was presented at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre's son Flynn, and puppy Willow for their continued support and encouragement. Festival of New Musicals in 2015 Ensemble th Cast List Bree Cauble (Caroline / Ryan) Bree Cauble is thrilled to be a part of her 5 produc- Julie ...................................................................................... Jahlaynia Winters† tion at Young Harris College. You may recognize her from Blithe Spirit (Elvira Con- Antony / Oliver .................................................................. Henrique Sobrinho† domine), Oklahoma (Ado Annie) or know her voice from Richard III: Troubler of the Jenny ............................................................................................. Cara Mackey Poor World’s Peace (King Richard). Bree wishes to thank the cast, crew and creative Catherine .................................................................................... Adriana Mucia team of The Theory of Relativity for making this production such a joy to be in as well Adam ....................................................................................... Brandon McDuff as her dear family for always being so supportive. Paul / Mike ..................................................................................... Casey Harris Caroline / Ryan ............................................................................... Bree Cauble Ashley Hope Smith (Sara) Ashley is a junior musical theatre major here at YHC. Sara ................................................................................... Ashley Hope Smith† Previous Theatre Young Harris credits include Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrorsand Mira ................................................................................... Adeline G. Ferguson Lady Bird Johnson/Margaret Truman in First Lady Suite. Some of her favorite roles Amy ...................................................................................... Allie Smotherman include Anytime Annie in 42nd Street and Rosie in Sweet Charity. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her. † - Indicates membership in Alpha Psi Omega, The National Theatre Honor Society Adeline G. Ferguson (Mira) Adeline is loving her second semester as a freshman at YHC. She is a 2020 graduate of White County High School and has been involved in musical theatre since 3rd grade. Her favorite roles she has played are Tina in Ruth- less, or Justice Charlier in Rock of Ages. She wants to thank to her friends and family, and hopes you enjoy the show! Musical Synopsis Relativity ............................................................................................. Ensemble Allie Smotherman (Amy) Allie Smotherman is thrilled to finish her time at Young I’m Allergic to Cats .................................................................................... Paul Harris with such a wonderful cast and crew. Prior credits include Jackie Kennedy in Pi (part 1) .................................................................................................. Adam First Lady Suite and Ruth Condomine in Blithe Spirit. Allie would like to thank her fam- The End of the Line ................................................................... Jenny and Sara ily and friends for their constant support. Great Expectations .............................................................................. Ensemble Footprint..................................................................................................... Ryan Pi (part 2) .................................................................................................. Adam Apples and Oranges ....................................................................... Oliver, Mike Production Me & Ricky .......................................................................................... Caroline Promise Me This ......................................................................................... Mira David Weber (Director) David Robert Weber is a member of the National Alliance of Julie’s Song ................................................................................................. Julie Acting Teachers and has an MFA in Acting from California State University Long Beach Pi (part 3) .................................................................................................. Adam where he worked as an actor with California Repertory and studied acting pedagogy A Relative Pitch .................................................................................. Ensemble under the direction of Alexandra Billings, Hugh O’Gorman, Ezra LeBank, Dr. Shanti Pillai, You will Never Know ......................................................................... Ensemble and Andrea Caban. He has served as an education artist with the Atlanta Shakespeare Nothing Without You ........................................................................