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Wall Street Nightclub May 1-17 Member SIPC Greg Zunkiewicz, AAMS® Financial Advisor 4041 N. High St., Suite 201 Columbus, OH 43214 (614) 262-7066 [email protected] www.edwardjones.com Be proud of your financial future. At Edward Jones, we tailor each client relationship around the unique needs of the serious, long-term investor. Our single-advisor business model ensures that we get to know you on an individual, personalized level. Are you interested in learning more about why we’re different? Visit us in our Clintonville office today. 2 ----------------- IMAGINE PRODUCTIONS OF COLUMBUS PRESENTS ----------------- XANADU Book by Douglas Carter Beane Music by Jeff Lynne & John Farrar Lyrics by Jeff Lynne & John Farrar Based on the Universal Pictures film Screenplay by Richard Danus & Marc Rubel Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Ahrens, Dan Vickery, Tara Smith/B. Swibel, Sara Murchson,/Dale Smith & Cari Smulyan “Xanadu,” “All Over the World,” “The Fall,” “I’m Alive,” “Evil Woman,” “Don’t Walk Away” and “Strange Magic” written by Jeff Lynne, published by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. “Magic,” “Suddenly,” “Dancin’,” “Suspended in Time,” “Whenever You’re Away From Me,” “Fool” and “Have You Never Been Mellow” written by John Farrar, published by John Farrar Music. A Greek muse inspires love, laughter and the world’s first Roller Disco in this 1980’s glitter explosion. XANADU Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com WARNING! Strobe lighting effects will be used during this performance. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. 3 ------------------------------------------------- MUSICAL NUMBERS ------------------------------------------------“I’m Alive”........................................................................................................ Clio/Kira and the Muses “Magic”....................................................................................................................................................Kira “Evil Woman”........................................................................ Melpomene, Calliope and the Sirens “Suddenly”...................................................................................................................... Kira and Sonny “Whenever You’re Away From Me”.........................................................................Danny and Kira “Dancin’”................................................................................................Danny, Sonny and the Muses “Strange Magic”............................................................................... Melpomene, Calliope and Kira “All Over the World”..........................................................................Sonny, Danny and the Muses “Don’t Walk Away”.............................................................................Sonny, Danny and the Muses “Fool”..........................................................................................................................Kira and the Muses “The Fall”..............................................................................................................Sonny and the Muses “Suspended in Time”................................................................................................... Kira and Sonny “Have You Never Been Mellow”..............................................................Kira and the Greek gods “I’m Free”......................................................................Kira, Sonny, and Pegasus [Young Woman] “Xanadu”.....................................................................................Kira, Sonny, Danny and the Muses 4 --------------------------------------------------------- WHO’S WHO --------------------------------------------------------CAST (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE) Sonny Malone..............................................................................................................Danny DiMarino Euterpe................................................................................................................................... Cassie Gress Erato............................................................................................................................. Tashayla Harrison Thalia........................................................................................................................................Caleb Baker Urania............................................................................................................................ Stephenie Harris Polyhmnia.........................................................................................................................Alexa Rybinski Terpsicore..................................................................................................................Ryan Patrick Jones Melpomene/Medusa............................................................................................. Jenna Lee Shively Calliope/Aphrodite......................................................................................................... Dakota Thorn Kira (Clio)................................................................................................................................Shelby Butz Danny McGuire/Zeus................................................................................................Luther Center Jr. CREW Director............................................................................................................................. Corey Notman Assistant Director..........................................................................................................Andrea Klinker Music Director............................................................................................................Jonathan Collura Choreographer.................................................................................................................. Tony Ingham Assistant Choreographer............................................................................................Samara Baptist Costumer............................................................................................................................Jason Guthrie Stage Manager................................................................................................................Kevin McCarty Assistant Stage Manager.............................................................................................Andrew Norris Backstage Crew................................................................................................................. Liz Kurtzman Lighting Design and Operation............................................................................ Michele Chaney Spotlight Operators............................................................................ Jessica Parker, Corbin White Set.....................................................Seth Rodgers, Alex McDougal-Webber, Carl Stolzenburg Video and Animation.......................................................................................................... Jerri Shafer Sound Design................................................................................................................... Kevin Rhodus Sound Tech........................................................................................................................ Tim Valentine BAND Keyboard......................................................................................................................Jonathan Collura Synthesizer............................................................................................................. Phil Brown Dupont Guitar............................................................................................................................................ Jon Allen Drums.................................................................................................................................... Joe Spurlock BOARD President..............................................................................................................................Todd Holland Vice President.............................................................................................................Greg Zunkiewicz Treasurer........................................................................................................................................ Ed Eblin Secretary........................................................................................................................ Jackie Farbeann Board Members...............................................Scot Hafler, Corey Notman, Michael Quinichett STAFF Artistic Director................................................................................................................ Tim Valentine Executive Director..................................................................................................... Carl Stolzenburg Production Manager............................................................................................................ Ryan Stem Guest Relations Manager................................................................................................Jim Bouyack Graphic Designer.................................................................................................................... Lexie Beer Season Graphics................................................................................. Lexie Beer, Eryn Hollobaugh 5 --------------------------------------------------------- WHO’S WHO --------------------------------------------------------Caleb Baker (Thalia/Xanadu) has been performing in shows around Columbus for the past few years. This is his first show with Imagine. He can’t wait to come back for many more future productions! Samara Baptist (Assistant Choreographer) is very excited to be part of this Xanadu cast as a first time Assistant Choreographer. She has been part of multiple Imagine shows, most recently Dreamgirls, Little Shop of Horrors, HAIR, Chicago, and multiple cabarets. Samara wants to thank Tony and Corey for this opportunity and thanks to the cast for such a great time. Shelby Butz (Kira) is ecstatic to skate into her fourth production with Imagine! Her favorite past roles include Crissy (Hair), Janet (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Edwin Drood (Drood), and Adelaide (Guys and Dolls). When not performing, Shelby enjoys cooking, yoga, playing guitar, and eating copious amounts of Jeni’s. Shelby sends her thanks to this hilarious cast and crew for an amazing experience, and to her family and friends for their love and support. Luther W. Center Jr. (Danny/Zeus) is thrilled to be in his first show with Imagine! Luther has appeared in 32 productions in Columbus, including The Wizard in Columbus Children’s The Wizard of Oz, Montague in Actors’ Romeo and Juliet, and Argante in New Players’ Scapin. He will reprise his role as Capt William Henry Smithington III in Cloak and Dagger’s Wreck of the Enormous. He will also appear as Dr. Bill Johnson in the upcoming Bong of the Living Dead. Jonathan Collura (Music Director) is a Vocal Music Education graduate of Ohio State University and works at several theatre companies around Columbus, both as an actor and a music director. Theatre credits include Legally Blonde (Music Director), Nunsense (Music Director), Hair (Claude), Young Frankenstein (Frederick), The Rocky Horror Show (Riff Raff ), RENT (Mark), (Jon), tick, tick…BOOM Aida (Radames), and Shrek (Farquaad). Enjoy the show!! Danny DiMarino (Sonny) is excited to be making his Imagine debut! He is a fourth year Theatre and Environmental Science student at Ohio State, planning to pursue a career as a stage and screen actor upon graduation. At OSU, he is highly involved in Off the Lake Productions, having directed their 2013 spring musical Pippin. Some of his past credits include include Rent (Mark), Shrek (Pinocchio), All Shook Up (Dennis), and The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Reverend Crisparkle). Outside of theatre, Danny works at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo each summer and participates in Ohio State’s College Mentors for Kids program. 6 --------------------------------------------------------- WHO’S WHO --------------------------------------------------------Cassie Gress (Euterpe) is a proud graduate of BGSU (BMA-Voice, Minor-Theatre). She recently returned to Columbus after touring the western part of the U.S. as a Tour Actor/Director with Missoula Children’s Theatre. Favorite roles include Hodel (Fiddler on the Roof), Shelly/Annie (Evil Dead: the Musical), and Cinderella (Into the Woods). Jason Guthrie (Costume Designer) is excited to be designing his first show for Imagine. Jason started designing costumes for drag shows in the Columbus area in 2002 and this remained a hobby until two years ago when he made a major career change by taking a position in the sewing department at Costume Specialists. Jason recently signed on as Head Costume Designer for Evolution Theater and will be designing all four shows in their 2015 season. Jason wishes to thank Jackie Farbeann, Jay Christopher, Jay Stanforth, Debbie Hamrick and Don Knoblach for their assistance with getting Xanadu designed. Also, a big thank you to Corey Notman, the entire cast and crew for entrusting him to design the show. Stephenie Harris (Urania) is 19 years old, the youngest in the cast and has been a part of the theatre community since she was very young. She just got accepted to The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in LA! She has been in many different shows, including The Cat In The Hat (Seussical), Andrea (Once On This Island), female understudy (Aida), and many more. This is her first appearance with Imagine but everyone has accepted her as family! She wants to thank her family and friends for their support and hopes everyone enjoys the show! Tashayla Harrison (Erato) is on stage again for the first time since 2012, when she performed in the musical The Wiz at Miami U. She has been in several other plays and musicals, including; Fiddler on the Roof, Once Upon This Island, and The Great Works of Shakespeare (abridged). When she is not performing, she is catching Columbus’ finest local bands or chilling with some cool company. Up-cycling and being outside are just a couple of her favorite past times! She is excited to be performing for you tonight and couldn’t have asked for a better cast to do it with! Big thanks to Corey and the gang for giving her this opportunity, and an even bigger thanks for all the love and support from family/friends! Enjoy! Tony Ingham (Choreographer) is happy to join the Imagine family. Tony is an accomplished director/choreographer/performer. His work has been seen with various high school show choirs and musicals, Gahanna Community Theatre and Hilliard Arts Council. Tony has danced from New York to California, including a Dr. Pepper Commercial and as a featured Dancer with the Debra Gayle Dancers. Tony founded Columbus Entertainment Productions 4 Charity - a non-profit group which performs and donates to various charities. They have donated over $15,000 in their 3 yrs. To the cast, crew & production team of Xanadu….have a great show…..make me proud! 7 --------------------------------------------------------- WHO’S WHO --------------------------------------------------------Ryan Patrick Jones (Terpsichore) is thrilled to be making his debut with Imagine! Ryan has appeared in various roles including Hud (Hair), Victor (Smokey Joe’s Cafe), Otto (Spring Awakening), Donkey (Shrek: The Musical) and Porgy (The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess). A classically trained singer and dancer, Ryan received most of his training at the BalletMet Dance Academy, where he was a member of the YouthMet Dance Company and performed annually in The Nutcracker. Ryan studied voice at Bowling Green State University, is a pianist, vocal arranger, and choral singer, and has appeared with Ben Folds. Ryan would like to thank his family, friends, and his partner for all of their continued love and support. Andrea Klinker (Assistant Director) was most recently seen as Crystal in Imagine’s Little Shop of Horrors and is thrilled to be assistant direct on another hilarious show with Corey. She is a graduate of Capital University with a BA in Communication and minors in Theatre and Spanish. Some of her favorite roles include Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible, Gertrude Garnet in The Lady in Question and Margaret in 9 to 5. She also assistant directed Avenue Q. When not performing, you will find Andrea on staff at Columbus Children’s Theatre, crocheting, patio-ing and watching Parks and Rec for the gazillionth time. Big thank to everyone involved with Xanadu for making every rehearsal and performance a joy! Kevin McCarty (Stage Manager) Since May 2013, Kevin has worked in the Columbus arts community beginning with New Player’s Theatre production of The Taming of the Shrew. Kevin has had the honor to tour three seasons with Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre (Barrett, MN) and earned a MA in Theatre from University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO). Kevin’s most recent productions are I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers and ASM for Sunset Boulevard at Short North Stage. Kevin thrives on igniting team spirit; so that every artist can showcase his or her talents. Andrew Norris (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be working with Imagine Productions for the first time. He is a recent graduate from Ohio University with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Stage Management. His past stage management credits include The Imaginary Invalid, The Comedy of Errors, I Remember Mama, Sherlock Holmes, The Wonderful World of Dissocia, Well, and many more. He would like to thank this amazing cast, crew, and production team for all of their hard work and as always a big thanks to my family and friends for all of their love and support. Corey Notman (Director) having previously directed Avenue Q, is very excited to be returning as director of Imagine’s Xanadu. Corey graduated in 1999 with a BA in Theater from Capital University. He has performed with companies in New York City, Michigan and all over the state of Ohio. He previously directed shows with Center Stage Players. He would like to thank the cast for sharing their amazing talents, his staff for supporting him during this crazy time in his life, and Mark for his continuous love and support! Enjoy the show! 8 --------------------------------------------------------- WHO’S WHO --------------------------------------------------------Alexa Joy Rybinski (Polyhymnia) is so excited to be back with Imagine after having been in their production of Spring Awakening as Wendla. Other favorite roles include: Shrek (Fiona), Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife), Seussical (Gertrude), Little Women (Jo), Cabaret (Sally Bowles), Cinderella (Cinderella), The 39 Steps (Pamela), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Jolene), Hairspray (Penny), and Les Miserables (Cosette). She has helped costume several shows including 9 to 5 with Imagine, and has played viola in the pit for many theaters including CCT, LTOB, Short North Stage, and Columbus Youth Ballet. Jenna Lee Shively (Melpomene/Medusa) is so happy to be making her Imagine debut with Xanadu! Favorite roles: Drowsy (The Drowsy Chaperone), Matron (Chicago), Fraulein Kost (Cabaret), and Cucurucu (Marat/Sade). Jenna is the current script supervisor for Barry Manilow’s pre-Broadway production of Harmony which was co-produced by the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta and the Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles. Jenna was recently voted Broadway World Columbus’ Best Leading Actress of 2014 for her portrayal of Nadia in bare: A Pop Opera (ETC). Jenna holds a BA in Theatre from The Ohio State University. Dakota Thorn (Calliope) graduated from Heidelberg University where she majored in Theater and Vocal Performance. She is thrilled to be reuniting with the Imagine family for Xanadu. Favorite roles include: Dragon in SHREK at CCT, Jeanie in Hair with Imagine, Featured Ensemble in The Wizard of OZ and Rose in Gypsy at The Huron Playhouse. When not performing Dakota is a preschool teacher and box office manager for Available Light Theater. She spends her days with her main man Fin, a 110 pound Mastiff Pup, who she loves! She would of course like to thank her friends and family for never ending support and also to this amazing cast and crew for creating some “strange magic.” Special Thank to: Jerri & Mike Shafer Don Knoblauch Ryan Stem Debbie’s Costume Shop Costume Specialists Sound Ideas Esther Stinson 9 -------------------------------------------------------- MEMBERSHIP -------------------------------------------------------Imagine is a community of people who love theatre. Join the ImagiNATION to show your love for that community and let us love you right back! The ImagiNATION goes a long way in supporting bringing the theatre you love to the stage and helping us create a great experience for actors and audiences. 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