Download the Good People program

Survey
yes no Was this document useful for you?
   Thank you for your participation!

* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project

Document related concepts

Antitheatricality wikipedia , lookup

Theatre of the Absurd wikipedia , lookup

Development of musical theatre wikipedia , lookup

Theater (structure) wikipedia , lookup

Improvisational theatre wikipedia , lookup

History of theatre wikipedia , lookup

Actor wikipedia , lookup

Medieval theatre wikipedia , lookup

Theatre of the Oppressed wikipedia , lookup

Theatre wikipedia , lookup

English Renaissance theatre wikipedia , lookup

Theatre of France wikipedia , lookup

Theatre of India wikipedia , lookup

Augsburger Puppenkiste wikipedia , lookup

Transcript
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble
presents
Good People
By
David Lindsay-Abaire
Director
Connie Canaday Howard +*
Scenic and Lighting Design
Ron Leaneagh
Costume Design
Gretchen Woodley
Sound Design
Christopher Kriz ++
Properties Design
Anthony Leyva
Artistic Director
Connie Canaday Howard +*
Associate Artistic Director
Amelia Barrett +*
Good People was originally commissioned by the Manhattan Theatre Club
(Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer)
with funds provided by Bank of America and received
its world premiere there on Feb. 8, 2011.
The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with
or without a flash, is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all electronic devices, such as cell phones
and watches. The use of cell phones and texting is strictly prohibited.
Presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service
Feb. 2 – March 5, 2017
McAninch Arts Center, Playhouse Theatre
CAST (in order of appearance)
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
MARGARET......................................................................................................... Amelia Barrett+*
STEVIE............................................................................................................Benedict L. Slabik II
DOTTIE...................................................................................................................Annie Slivinski
JEAN.......................................................................................................................... Kelli Walker
MIKE...................................................................................................................... Bryan Burke+*
KATE............................................................................................................................ Raina Lynn
David Lindsay-Abaire grew up in Southie, won a scholarship to Milton Academy (a prep school
south of Boston), went to Sarah Lawrence and then Juilliard, has won the Pulitzer for Rabbit
Hole, and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award (and others’) for Good People, as well as
musicals (i.e. Shrek the Musical), and films. He lives in Brooklyn, but is very fond and proud
of his background. And he has become a major contemporary voice in our world, and a favorite
of BTE, having produced Fuddy Meers and Rabbit Hole, previously.
Place: South Boston’s Lower End and Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
In reference to writing Good People, he said “… if I write about Southie, in any way, class
will inevitably bubble up to the surface…,” but notes it wasn’t his intention to do that. Instead,
“I wanted to write about the people that I knew. I didn’t know many criminals. I didn’t know
many drug addicts. But I knew people who were just struggling to get by.”
There will be a 15-minute intermission.
PRODUCTION STAFF
Stage Manager.................................................................................................... Scott Heckman*
Temporary Replacement Stage Manager............................................................Danielle Wiseman
Assistant Stage Manager........................................................................................... Ed Garzaro◊
Technical Director.............................................................................................Michael W. Moon+
Scenic and Lighting Technicians..................Mary Ahert, Mitch Allen, Jacob Coats, Charlie Dawes,
Dan Sullivan, Scott Wagoner, Miles Zable
Running Crew............................................................................................................ Dan Sullivan
Costume Shop Manager....................................................................................Kimberly G. Morris
Costume Shop Assistants........................................ Hannah Davis, Caroline Pelaez, Katya Pospisil
Wardrobe Assistant.........................................................................Hannah Davis, Caroline Pelaez
This play is about several topics—all very valid and pertinent for our times. Perhaps most
thought provoking is the idea of the struggle to be a good person, and, beyond niceties, what
does that really mean? It is not an easy pursuit; it takes dedication, strength and even courage,
at times, and is sometimes a lonely or even frightening journey.
In this play, every character is complex and struggles with relationships with others, as well
as with trying to protect those they love and themselves; are they good people? It is because of
their interactions with one another, that they must examine their values and beliefs, and consider
those of each other. Human resilience and flexibility are exemplified and celebrated, really strong
traits for our contemporary world.
~CCH
+ Member of Buffalo Theatre Ensemble
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers
++ Member of the United Scenic Artists Local 829
◊ BTE Stage Management Scholarship Recipient
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Acting Shadows
This is an invited opportunity for select students who are working at the level of at least Acting II and/or
Directing to shadow a theatre professional and gain meaningful insight into developing a character.
Acting Shadows............................................................Jacob Coats, Cassie Collins, Clare Collins,
Ryan Gentile, Alexandra Price, Tenleigh Wells
2
3
PROFILES
Amelia Barrett+*
(Margaret) ensemble
member and associate
artistic director, has
acted in numerous BTE
productions over the
years, most recently
playing Eppie Lederer
in Lady with All the
Answers. She has
appeared with regional
companies such as Idaho Repertory Theatre,
internationally at the Edinburgh Festival and
in Chicago venues such as City Lit and the
Cactus Theatre. In addition, she directs for
the company; her most recent project was
The Underpants. Barrett is professor of Theater
at College of DuPage. She is a proud member
of both Actors’ Equity, and the Screen Actors
Guild — American Federation of Film and
Radio Artists. She holds a master’s degree in
fine arts from the University of Texas at Austin
and a Graduate Laban Certificate in Movement
Analysis from Columbia College Chicago.
Bryan Burke+* (Mike)
is a member of Buffalo
Theatre Ensemble
and an adjunct
faculty member in
the Department of
Theatre at College of
DuPage. Burke’s acting
credits include Red
White and Blacklisted
(Christopher Trumbo),
Leading Ladies (Leo), Moon Over Buffalo
(George), Faith Healer (Frank), Frankie and
Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Italian-American
Reconciliation (Huey), Sleuth (Andrew Wyke),
The Melville Boys (Lee), Noises Off (Fredrick
Fellows/Phillip Brent) and Visiting Mr. Green.
Other acting credits include The Trip to
Bountiful, The Lonesome West, Cat on a Hot
Tin Roof, The Living, Picasso at the Lapin Agile,
Look Homeward Angel, Warrior and Hamlet.
Burke also directed Frozen, Shining City, Love
4
PROFILES
Song, Stones in His Pockets, The Weir and
Three Days of Rain for BTE. College of DuPage
directing credits include Defying Gravity, Anton
in Show Business, The Laramie Project, and
The House of Ramon Iglesia. Burke was also a
founding member of Chicago’s Cactus Theatre
Company. Acting credits with The Cactus
Theatre Company include Golden Boy, Fishing,
Paradise Lost and Waiting for Lefty. He also
directed their productions of Hurly Burly and
Valentine’s Day. Burke holds a B.G.S. degree
in theatre from the University of Kansas. He is
also a member of Actors’ Equity Association.
Raina Lynn (Kate)
is so excited to join
the cast in her BTE
debut with such a
timeless piece. She
has performed in a
variety of plays in
the Chicagoland area
including Vanya and
Sonia and Masha and
Spike (Triton College),
Rituals and Sunday on the Rocks (Theatre of
Color), Seconds from Suicide and Two Rooms
(Pandemonium Theater) and more. When not
on stage, Lynn enjoys working on film both
in front and behind the camera. She recently
produced her first SAG short film, Take
Out, and looks forward to more production
opportunities in the future.
Annie Slivinski
(Dottie) is excited
to be working with
Buffalo Theatre
Ensemble for the
first time. She is
a veteran actor
throughout Chicago
and the suburbs,
having worked with
Open Door Repertory
in Oak Park, Wheaton Drama, Steel Beam
Theatre, Transcendent Theatre Ensemble,
Collaboraction, Remy Bumppo, Infamous
Commonwealth, and New Leaf Theatre, among
many others. Favorite roles include Kate in All
My Sons, Amanda in The Glass Menagerie,
Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s
Nest and Margie in Good People (Steel Beam
Theatre). Also a director, Slivinski has directed
Art and Emma’s Child for Open Door Repertory
and multiple productions at Oak Park and
River Forest High School, where she is advisor
of the Studio 200 Student Directing Program
and a Speech/Language pathologist. Benedict L. Slabik II
(Stevie) cannot begin
to explain how thrilled
he is to make his BTE
debut with such “Good
People.” Slabik has
done some studying at
College of DuPage, as
well as the IO Theater
in Chicago. Some of
his recent productions
have been Proof (Albright Theater), Third (Elgin
Independent Players), Yankee Tavern and Good
People (Steel Beam Theater), and many more.
Kelli Walker (Jean)
has appeared with
Buffalo Theatre
Ensemble in Love
Song, Frozen, and The
Underpants. She just
understudied Roz and
Ray (Victory Gardens
Theater), Zombie
Broads (The Factory
Theater), Caught and
Stupid F#cking Bird (Sideshow Theatre). Other
credits include R&J: The Vineyard (Red Theater
Chicago); Angry F*gs (Steppenwolf Garage/
Pride Films and Plays); The Tempest (BoHo
Theatre); Black Comedy (Piccolo Theatre);
The Women, A Perfect Wedding (Circle
Theatre). Regional credits include Stuff
Happens, Boston Marriage, Proof, The Vagina
Monologues, and the one-woman show
Callie’s Tally (Phoenix Theatre, Indianapolis);
Wit (Purdue University symposium with
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Margaret
Edson). Walker graduated from Butler
University; she cheers loudly for the
Bulldogs and for the return of BTE!
Connie Canaday Howard+* (Director)
Artistic Director and Ensemble Member.
Having directed numerous productions for
BTE, some of Canaday Howard’s favorites
include: Noises Off, Into the Woods, Dancing
at Lughnasa, The Mystery of Irma Vep, Rabbit
Hole, and Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de
Lune. Most recently, she played Jacqueline
in BTE’s fall ’16 production of Don’t Dress for
Dinner, and other favorite acting roles with the
company have been Annie in The Real Thing,
Harper in Angels in America, and Ruella in
Communicating Doors. Canaday Howard is a
member of Actors’ Equity, and is on the Artistic
Team of the Jeff Committee. In addition, she is
Director of Theater at College of DuPage, with
some favorite directing projects being Grease,
Rumors, Taming of the Shrew, and The Three
Musketeers. She holds a MFA in directing,
and has worked regionally with Three Rivers
5
PROFILES
Shakespeare Festival, City Theatre Company,
Belvoir Terrace, Drama Workshop, Down River
Dinner Theatre, Ingersoll Theatre, Charlie’s
Showplace, and tours of both theatre and dance,
as well as helping to create and perform several
improvisational shows. She is the state-wide
co-chair of the Theatre Panel for Illinois
Articulation Initiative, and she was COD’s
Outstanding Faculty for 2003–2004.
Scott Heckman* (Stage Manager) is happy to
be returning from a short hiatus from theatre as
stage manager for Buffalo Theatre Ensemble.
His career has been one of diversity. He does
so in the capacity of stage manager, director,
arts administrator, production manager and solo
performer. He has worked in theatres all over the
Chicagoland area and could be discovered in the
stage manager’s booth all over the city. He holds
an MFA in theatre and is a member of Actors’
Equity Association.
Danielle Wiseman (Temporary Replacement
Stage Manager) is a graduate of Illinois State
University with a degree in Theatre, specializing
in stage management, scenic painting and props.
She is also an alumna of College of DuPage.
Her past credits include Don’t Dress for Dinner
(Stage Manager), Noises Off (Properties Design),
Anonymous (Scenic Charge Artist), Picnic
(Stage Manager), A Flea in Her Ear (Assistant
Stage Manager), Rock n’ Roll (Assistant Stage
Manager), A Christmas Carol (Stage Manager)
and Fools (Stage Manager).
Ed Garzaro◊ (Assistant Stage Manager) is a
web developer and aspiring theatre student
in the northwest suburbs. He is making his
professional debut. Other stage management
credits include: Rumors, Pride and Prejudice,
and A Christmas Carol. Acting credits include:
Grease (Vince Fontaine); The Man Who
Came To Dinner (Wescott/Mr. Baker/Deputy);
Carmilla (Martin, The Hunchback); The Skriker (Man With Cloth and Bucket); The Count of Monte Cristo (Fernand); The
Dreams of Antigone (Alcebaides); The Three
6
PROFILES
Musketeers (D’Artagnan’s Father/Treville); Spoon River Anthology (Jonathon/Lucius/George/
Lambert); A Christmas Carol (Topper) and The
Death and Life of Sneaky Fitch (Company), all
at College of DuPage.
Christopher Kriz++ (Original Music and Sound
Design) is a composer and sound designer based
in Chicago. Some recent and upcoming Chicago
credits: The Magic Play, Carlyle (Goodman
Theatre); Constellations, Monster (Steppenwolf);
Roz and Ray, Hand To God, The House That Will
Not Stand (Victory Gardens); Gem Of The Ocean
(Court Theatre); Pygmalion, The Life Of Galileo
(Remy Bumppo); Paradise Blue, Sunset Baby
(Timeline Theatre); A Life Extra Ordinary, Good
For Otto (The Gift Theatre) and The Columnist
(American Blues Theatre). Kriz has been honored
with 13 Jeff Nominations and 3 Jeff Awards,
recently winning for The Grapes Of Wrath (The
Gift Theatre). Recently, Lifeline Theatre produced
his new musical, Soon I Will Be Invincible. Kriz
is a proud member of United Scenic Artists 829.
To hear more of his work, please visit
www.christopherkriz.com.
Ron Leaneagh (Scenic and Lighting Design) is
pleased to be back working with Buffalo Theatre
Ensemble. While a student at College Of DuPage,
he designed lights for a student production
of The Boys Next Door along with numerous
concerts and dance shows. After graduating, he
freelanced in Chicago and the western suburbs,
working with groups including Pheasant Run,
Candlelight Dinner Theatre, National Jewish
Theatre and Chicago Shakespeare. While
Auditorium Manager for Naperville North High
School for 18 years, he designed sets, lights and
sound for more than 75 productions. For Buffalo
Theatre Ensemble he has designed lights for
many shows, such as Look Homeward Angel,
Nixon’s Nixon, Communicating Doors and The
Drawer Boy.
He holds a Bachelors in Theatre/Theatre
Management from Illinois State University.
Previous credits include: Anonymous (Mr. Zyclo)
at Illinois State University. Other credits include:
Of Mice and Men (Lennie); Twelfth Night (Sir
Toby Belch); A Christmas Carol (Jacob Marley);
Aeschylus (The Frogs), all at College of DuPage.
Michael W. Moon+ (Technical Director) has been
an ensemble member since coming to the MAC
in 1993. He has designed more than 50 shows
for BTE in that time. His memorable designs
have included Noises Off (both times), Cat on
a Hot Tin Roof, Fuddy Meers, Lies and Legends
and The Underpants.
Gretchen Woodley (Costume Design) is so
pleased to be working with Buffalo Theatre
Ensemble again, having most recently designed
The Underpants. She has worked in Chicago
theatre, where she designed the costumes for
the original production of the musical Grease.
While living in Los Angeles, she designed
costumes for the Actors Studio, The LA Free
Shakespeare Festival, industrial shows and
several movies. Most recently, she designed
costumes for many local productions including
To Kill A Mockingbird, Twelve Angry Men,
Broadway Bound, Blithe Spirit, I Hate Hamlet,
A Few Good Men, Twentieth Century, Cabaret
and Chicago. At College of DuPage, Woodley
has designed Aladdin, Velveteen Rabbit and
A Christmas Carol and was assistant costume
designer for the DuPage Opera Theatre’s La
Boheme, Otello, Tosca and The Beggar’s Opera,
and costume designer for L’Elisir d’Amore.
Acknowledgements
BTE would like to acknowledge the generous support of
the College of DuPage Board of Trustees.
BTE would like to thank the DuPage Foundation
for their generous support in the reinstatement and continued operation of
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble in its 30th anniversary season.
BTE would like to thank the Norm Woodel Inspiration Fund for its assistance
in the rebirth and further development of Buffalo Theatre Ensemble.
Anthony Leyva (Properties Design) is working
with the Buffalo Theatre Ensemble for the first
time. Leyva is a College of DuPage alumnus.
7
FRIENDS OF BUFFALO THEATRE ENSEMBLE
For more than 26 years, Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE) played a major role in the cultural community
of College of DuPage and the surrounding area, through the marriage of committed permanent ensemble
members, fine Chicagoland artists, and great theatrical works. We gratefully acknowledge the donors who
have made it possible to return for our 30th anniversary season.
This list of donors reflects contributions made from May through August 2016. While we carefully prepared this
listing, we recognize that errors may occur. Please accept our apology if you are not properly represented on this
list and contact BTE at (630) 942-2100 so we may correct our records.
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (“BTE”) is a 501(c)(3) not for profit, professional theatre company in
residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the campus of College of DuPage.
Ticket revenues only cover a portion of Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s operating expenses. The
rest must be raised through contributions, the majority of which come in the form of gifts from
individuals like you.
It’s because of our close circle of friends that BTE is able to return and explore new ideas and
provocative issues through the production of professional, high quality theater for the enjoyment
of its audiences.
The resident ensemble brings professional theatre to DuPage County and at the same time
enhances the training of students in Theatre at College of DuPage, providing opportunities for
students to develop their talents alongside working theatre artists.
We invite you to become a part of this family of supporters by joining the Friends of Buffalo
Theatre Ensemble. Please pull this page out of the program and consider dropping it
and a gift into the enclosed envelope and leaving it with an usher or mailing back to:
BTE
415 Melrose Ave.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
First Name:___________________________________ Phone:_____________________
Last Name:____________________________________ Email:_____________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________
Enclosed is my gift of:
8
$100_______
$250_______
$500_______
Other_________
BENEFACTOR ($3,000 and up)
John K. and Nancy Rutledge
William “Sandy” Smillie
DuPage Foundation
GOLD SPONSOR ($1,000 –
$2,999)
Robert Jordan Bailey
V.C. Jr. & Rose L. Bailey
Katherine A. Balek
Amelia Barrett
Connie Canaday Howard
Peggy Connolly
Jean M. Hawkinson
Paul and Eileen LeFort
Carol and Michael Moon
Players Please Theatre
Thomas R. Scott
Donald G. Westlake
Norm F. Woodel Inspiration Fund
SPONSOR ($500 – $999)
Craig Berger
Karin Evans
Donald and Catherine Fischer
Edward and Evalynn Jantos
Joseph and Joan Morrissey
Jessica G. Lippman
Judith O’Dell
Merrill and Janet Rajeck
Terrence and Maureen Taylor
Bonnie Wheaton
PARTNER ($250 – $499)
John E. and Suzanne R. Buntrock
Ray and Melissa Cliff
Kathleen M. Drennan
Chester M. and
The Honorable Gwendolyn Henry
Dennis R. Johnson
Randy Johnson and
Lisa Savegnago
Brad Lawrence
Mike and Maggie McCoy
Donald and Mary Ellen Newsom
Alfred Schuller
Kristin and Peter Shulman
James and Linda Smedinghoff
Hal Temple
Robert Wunderlich
Jo Anne Zipperer
PATRON ($50 – $249)
Angela Abramite
Terry Actz and Rita Potter
Carole and Thomas Ahern
Patrick A. Anderson, Jr.
Ron and Judith Anderson
Renato P. and Mary Bacci, Jr.
Ewa and John Bacon
Daniel Barnett
Joy Barrell
Kenneth and Annabel Bergman
John and Deborah Borge
Arthur and Marcia Burke
Nancy Burke
Mararget A. Canon
Allison Cohen
Terrence, Mary and Cassie Collins
Erin Diener
Julia DiLiberti
Bernard and Jane Dudek
James and Judy Dunlap
Sally and William Fairbanks
Tom and Carol Fate
Penny Fine
Kenneth and Debra Fulks
Phil Gleber
Ida Hagman
Georgia Hamilton
Rodney and Rebekah Harris
Gary Harper
Bob and Sue Hartman
Loretta Hauser
James and Ann Helt
John Herndon
Mary Hobein
John C. and Stephanie B. Iglehart
Andrea Imes
Carla Inwood
Richard Jarman
Jack Jetmund
Andrew and Cynthia Ann Johnson
Charles Jonah
Rick and Kay Kehoe
Edward and Kay Kendall
Martin and Barbara Kozi
Larry Larson
Virginia Lennon
Belle Lippman
John Mategrano
Harold and Karyl McAninch
Reinhard and Isola Metz
Christine Monnier
Ryan O’Halloran
Carolyn and Eric Oesterle
Jane Oldfield
Barbara Clark Oliver
Linda Osanka
Karen Owen
Alan Parks
Merri Philips
Edward and Bernadine Pillar
Pamela S. Pipkin
Sarah and Roger Poeppel
Cynthia and Thomas Power
Alice J. Ramsay
Gail Robinson
Robert and Marlene Rosecrans
Barbara Roos
Gus and Georgia Rousonelos
Susan Schurmeier
Kathy Schleicher
Patricia and Richard Schwarze
Dorothy Squiteri
Arnold and Susan Stenbog
Kennan and Gloria Sullivan
Nancy Svoboda
Helen B. Szymanski
Sean Thomas
Joseph and Mary Beth Turek
Barry and Linda Tusin
Alan L. and Linda K. Varney
Robert and Kay Wahlgren
Kelli Walker
9
FRIENDS OF BUFFALO THEATRE ENSEMBLE
Donald and Jo Ann Olenec
Emily Schmitz
Isadora Semsker
Colleen Trinko
Kathy Wessel
Rich and Kathy Wilders
Friend ($10 – $49)
Acting Studio Chicago
Anita Consabile
Alyrenee’s Copious Spare Time
Peggy Aldworth
Jane A. Jererski
David Loranca
Richard Offhaus
Vincent A. Pazone
Craig and Lori Thompson
Business Partners
Alpha Graphics of Wheaton
Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets of Downers Grove
Blackberry Market of Glen Ellyn
Brett Mathieson
Maggie McCoy
Santa Fe Restaurant of Glen Ellyn
BTE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Peggy Connolly (President), Kathy Wessel (Vice President),
Robert Jordan Bailey (Secretary), John K. Rutledge (Treasurer),
Connie Canaday Howard, Ida Hagman, Joan Morrissey,
Kurt Naebig, Bonnie Wheaton.
btechicago.com
facebook.com/BuffaloTheatreEnsemble/
BTEattheMAC
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your
favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you.
Choose Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Corp. when you use AmazonSmile.
10
11
HOUSE NOTES
• Mailing List: If this is your first visit to the McAninch
Arts Center, please stop by our Box Office to add
your name to our mailing list or register your email
at www.AtTheMAC.org.
• Cameras and recording devices are not allowed
in the theater and are prohibited by our contracts
with the artists.
• Smoking is not permitted in the theater or on campus.
• For your comfort and security, all backpacks and
large bags must be checked.
• Electronic pagers and patrons’ seat locations should
be given to the House Manager, who will notify you
in the event of a call. Patrons wearing wristwatch
alarms or carrying cellular phones are respectfully
requested to turn them off while in the theater.
• Emergency phone number at College of DuPage Police
Department for after-hour calls is (630) 942-2000.
• Latecomers seated at discretion of the House Manager.
• Groups of 10 or more may contact Melissa Mercado
at (630) 942-3026 or [email protected]
to arrange for group discounts.
• If you notice a spill in the theater, please notify an usher.
• McAninch Arts Center volunteers are people
who assist the house staff in areas of ticket taking,
ushering and general management during
performances. To get involved, call (630) 942-4000.
• For Americans With Disabilities Act
accommodations, call (630) 942-2141 (voice)
or (630) 858-9692 (TDD).
• Infrared Assistive Listening Devices: For
audience members who desire audio amplification
of performances, headsets with individual volume
controls are now available. You may check out the
headsets at the Ticket Office with a credit card or
driver’s license. Underwritten by a generous gift
from The Knowles Foundation.
MAC Administrative Staff
Director of the McAninch Arts Center.............................................................................. Diana Martinez
Marketing and Donor Relations Coordinator.......................................................................Roland Raffel
Business Manager..........................................................................................................Ellen McGowan
Cleve Carney Art Gallery Curator.......................................................................................... Justin Witte
Education and Community Engagement Coordinator......................................................... Janey Sarther
Director of Development for Cultural Arts.......................................................................... Janie Oldfield
Group and Rental Sales Coordinator............................................................................. Melissa Mercado
Administrative Assistant....................................................................................................Mandy Rakow
Clerical Assistants.................................................. Tony Eyer, Molly Junokas, Andrea Lara, Erin Posavec
MAC Box Office and Front of House Staff
Box Office Manager...............................................................................................................Julie Elges
Assistant Box Office Manager......................................................................................Mary Ellen Reedy
Box Office Assistants................................................. Jimmy Gosling, Rachel Krusec, Gretchen Woodley
Patron Service Manager....................................................................................................... Tom Murray
Front of House Manager....................................................................................................... Rob Nardini
Front of House Assistant.....................................................................................................Jen Krouwer
MAC Resident Professional Ensemble
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, Artistic Director........................................................Connie Canaday Howard
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, Associate Artistic Director....................................................... Amelia Barrett
Founding Artistic Director Emeritus..................................................................................... Craig Berger
New Philharmonic, Conductor and Music Director..............................................................Kirk Muspratt
New Philharmonic Manager............................................................................................... Paula Cebula
MAC Design and Technical Staff
Technical Production Coordinator.............................................................................................Jon Gantt
Technical Director........................................................................................................ Michael W. Moon
Costume and Make-up Design Coordinator................................................................ Kimberly G. Morris
Production Manager............................................................................................................ Joe Hopper
Assistant Production Managers...........................................Ben Johnson, Elias Morales, Sabrina Zeidler
Sound and Equipment Manager...............................................................................................Bob Murr
Stage Hands.......................................................................................... Bobby Bryan, Amanda Hantson
12