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Our mission is to “nurture, advance and preserve all apsects of America’s great indigenous art form: The Musical. We achieve this by creating extraordinary theatrical experiences that enrich, entertain and inspire current and future audiences everywhere.” • The 5th is committed to achieving the highest standards of artistic excellence by employing world-class performers and creative artists, utilizing full live orchestras, and staging exceptional and imaginative productions. The 5th places a special emphasis on employing our amazing community of Puget Sound-based artists and technicians. • We are nationally renowned for our production and development of new musicals. Since 2001, The 5th has premiered 17 new works, nine of which have subsequently opened on Broadway. They include Disney’s Aladdin, First Date, A Christmas Story, Scandalous, Shrek, Catch Me If You Can, The Wedding Singer and Best Musical Tony Award®-winners, Hairspray and Memphis. • We are equally acclaimed for our vibrant new productions of musicals from the “Golden Age of Broadway” and contemporary classics. These signature revivals enthrall fans of these enduring works and introduce these great shows to new generations of musical theater lovers. • Our celebrated educational programs serve more than 74,000 young people each year through a host of projects including our Adventure Musical Theater Touring Company, The 5th Avenue Awards and the unique Rising Star Project. For adults, we offer free-tothe-public events such as the popular Spotlight Night series and pre-performance Show Talks with Albert Evans. • We are the largest arts employer in the Pacific Northwest with more than 800 actors, singers, dancers, musicians, creative artists, theatrical technicians and arts professionals working for us each season. • As a non-profit theater company supported by the community, we enjoy the patronage of more than 25,000 season subscribers (one of the largest theater subscriptions in America). More than 300,000 audience members attend our performances each year. OUR HISTORIC THEATER The 5th Avenue Theatre’s breathtaking design was inspired by ancient Imperial China’s most stunning architectural achievements, including the magnificent Forbidden City. Built in 1926 for vaudeville and silent pictures, The 5th Avenue Theatre reigned for decades as Seattle’s favorite movie palace. In 1979, 43 companies and community leaders formed the non-profit 5th Avenue Theatre Association and restored the theater to its original splendor. The 5th Avenue Theatre re-opened in 1980 as Seattle’s premier home for musical theater. The 5th Avenue Theatre gratefully acknowledges our 43 original founders and sponsors. Please visit www.5thavenue.org for specific information on these important companies and individuals. W E L C O M E TO T H E 5 T H FROM THE DESK OF DAVID ARMSTRONG EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR O ur 2016/17 Season includes seven exemplary musicals, both classic and contemporary—including three Northwest premieres and one world premiere! Five of these shows are inspired by great works of literature, and women are featured prominently as both the creators of the musicals, and as the central characters of the stories we will tell. Our first show is one of the most beloved and enduring of all time: Man of La Mancha. This show opened in 1965, winning five Tony Awards including Best Musical and becoming one of the first international “mega musical” sensations. Its thrilling and passionate score is a huge part of the show’s dynamic impact— especially its stirring anthem “The Impossible Dream.” I consider Man Of La Mancha a forerunner to Les Miserables—both are based on classic novels and convey truly epic and inspirational stories. This holiday season, join us “under the sea” for a musical that will truly engage and enchant audiences of all ages—the Northwest premiere of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, inspired by the Hans Christian Anderson and the animated film. Complete with Academy Award-winning songs by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast), this spectacular production will feature dazzling sets and costumes with special effects that are pure magic. For the first time on our stage, we bring you one of the most tuneful shows from the “Golden Age of Broadway”: The Pajama Game. In the Sleep Tite Pajama Factory, a steamy romance is brewing between the handsome new superintendent and the sassy head of the union grievance committee, until a strike ignites a conflict between management and labor and a battle of the sexes. The swinging score features the chart-topping hits “Hernando’s Hideaway”, “Steam Heat, and “Hey, There.” This production showcases our spectacular world class Puget Sound-based performers and orchestra. We continue our partnership with ACT-A Contemporary Theatre with the dynamic Northwest premiere of the OffBroadway smash, Murder for Two. This hilarious musical mystery ran almost three years Off-Broadway and has been killing audiences across America. The twist? There are only two actors, one who plays the detective, and one who plays all of the many suspects. And they both play the piano. It all adds up to a breathtaking tour de force for two multi-talented performers in a performance to die for! Next is the musical that brought me to here 16 years ago: The Secret Garden. Based on Francis Hodgson Burnett’s beloved novel, this 1991 Broadway beauty tells the story of ten-year-old Mary Lennox, sent to live with her reclusive uncle in a gothic mansion on the Yorkshire moors. When she discovers the key to a neglected garden Mary brings the weary estate—and herself— back to life with the full force of spring. With a Tony-winning book by Marsha Norman and glorious music by Lucy Simon, this will be a co-production with Washington, D.C.’s Shakespeare Theater Company. We are proud to present another world premiere! Inspired by the cult film, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion will take you back to the 1980s and ‘90s with original music and lyrics, directed and choreographed by the team behind the Broadway smash Rock of Ages, Kristin Hanggi and Kelly Devine. The show will bring to the stage two of the quirkiest best friends in pop culture whose relationship is put to the test when they are invited to their high school reunion. This will be our 18th new musical since 2001—nine have gone on to Broadway. See it here first! We will close our season with the current Broadway smash Fun Home. The New York Daily News hailed it as “an uplifting musical drama of rare intensity, honesty and beauty.” Based on Alison Bechdel’s best‐selling graphic memoir, this groundbreaking new musical received five 2015 Tony Awards and made history as the first show with an all female writing team to win Best Score and Best Musical. This year, we celebrate the 90th anniversary of this spectacular theater by making major improvements including a new stateof-the-art sound system and an expansion of the lobby complete with additional restrooms. There you have it—seven unforgettable musicals, and a new and improved 5th Avenue Theatre. Join us! encore art sseattle.com 5 Creativity CIRCLES Members of the Creativity Circles support the creative arc of the musical theater art form. They support The 5th’s investment in writers and artists; the creation, development and staging of new works; and help insure excellence in our service to this community, our children and this magical art form. For your leadership, we applaud and thank you. VISIONARIES Sheri and Les Biller Ann Ramsay-Jenkins Stephen P. and Paula Rosput Reynolds Faye Sarkowsky INVESTORS Barbara Crowe Wanda J. Herndon Tom and Connie Walsh CREATORS Marleen and Kenny Alhadeff Clodagh and Bob Ash Julie and Richard Kagan Glenna Kendall Heather and Mike McKay Beth and Buzz Porter Tiia-Mai Redditt Cynthia Stroum Bonnie and Jim Towne Melinda and Sterling Wilson Photos by Jeff Carpenter, Team Photogenic and Mark Kitaoka 6 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE The 5th Avenue Theatre DAVID ARMSTRONG Executive Producer & Artistic Director BERNADINE C. GRIFFIN Managing Director BILL BERRY Producing Artistic Director presents A Night With Janis Joplin is presented in further association with The Estate of Janis Joplin and Jeffrey Jampol of JAM, Inc. Starring KACEE CLANTON YVETTE CASON SYLVIA MacCALLA NOVA PAYTON AURIANNA TUTTLE and KRISTIN PIACENTILE Scenic Designer JUSTIN TOWNSEND Costume Designer AMY CLARK Projection Designer DARREL MALONEY Associate Director Production Stage Manager Sound Designer BEN SELKE Wig, Hair, and Makeup Designer LEAH J. LOUKAS Music Arrangements & Original Music Direction TYLER RHODES JEFFREY K. HANSON Lighting Designer JUSTIN TOWNSEND LEN RHODES Director of Production Technical Director JULIA L. COLLINS ERIK HOLDEN Music Supervisor MICHAEL J. MORITZ JR. Choreography by PATRICIA WILCOX Created, Written and Directed by RANDY JOHNSON Produced in 2012 by Cleveland Play House Michael Bloom, Artistic Director | Kevin Moore, Managing Director Produced in 2012 by Arena Stage Molly Smith, Artistic Director | Edgar Dobie, Executive Director The 2011 World Premiere of One Night with Janis Joplin Original Broadway Producers Daniel Chilewich | Todd Gershwin | Michael Cohl Jeffrey Jampol, Red Tail Entertainment, Stephen Tenenbaum, Michael J. Moritz Jr./Brunish & Trinchero, Richard Winkler, Ginger Productions, Bill Ham, Claudio Loureiro, Keith Mardak, Ragovoy Entertainment, Rob & Laurie Wolfe/Neil Kahanovitz, Jerry Rosenberg/AJ Michaels, Mike Stoller & Corky Hale Stoller, Darren P. DeVerna, Susan DuBow, Tanya Grubich, Jeremiah H. Harris and Herb Spivak MARLEEN AND KENNY ALHADEFF, 5TH AVENUE PRODUCING PARTNER ————— 2015/16 5th Avenue Season Sponsors ————— Official Airline Contributing Sponsor encore art sseattle.com 7 B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : A N I G H T W I T H JA N I S J O P L I N CAST & ORCHESTRA CAST Janis Joplin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KACEE CLANTON* Janis Joplin (at certain performances)�� KRISTIN PIACENTILE* The Joplinaires Featured as Chantel, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone �� YVETTE CASON* Featured as Chantel, Bessie Smith, Odetta��SYLVIA MacCALLA* Featured as Blues Singer �� NOVA PAYTON* Featured as Chantel, Etta James��AURIANNA TUTTLE* UNDERSTUDIES The Joplinaires: KRISTIN PIACENTILE* STAGE MANAGEMENT Production Stage Manager: JEFFREY K. HANSON* Assistant Stage Manager: LISA ARMSTRONG* Dance Captain: NOVA PAYTON* Kristin Piacentile as Janis Joplin: March 30, April 2 matinee, April 3 evening, April 7, April 9 evening, April 10 evening, April 13, April 14 matinee, April 16 matinee BAND Conductor/Keyboard: MICHAEL J. MORITZ JR. Guitar 1: JUSTIN DAVIS Guitar 2: GREG FULTON Saxophone: JORY TINDALL Trumpet: MICHAEL VAN BEBBER Trombone: STUART HAMBLEY Drums: BEN MORROW Bass: ANDY STOLLER ADDITIONAL MUSIC STAFF Music Coordinator: DANE ANDERSEN Rehearsal Drummer: BEN MORROW Keyboard Programmer: MICHAEL J. MORITZ JR. *Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. 8 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE Please turn off your cell phones and pagers prior to the beginning of the performance. B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : A N I G H T W I T H JA N I S J O P L I N SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT 1 “Combination of the Two” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joplinaires and the Band “Tell Mama” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janis Joplin, Etta James and the Joplinaires “My Baby” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janis Joplin and the Band “Maybe” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Chantels “Summertime” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blues Singer “Summertime” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janis Joplin “Turtle Blues” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janis Joplin “Down on Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Odetta “Down on Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janis Joplin “Piece of My Heart” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janis Joplin and Joplinaires “Today I Sing the Blues” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blues Woman “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bessie Smith “Spirit In the Dark” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and Joplinaires ACT 2 Entr’acte/”Raise Your Hand” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Band “Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janis Joplin and the Band “Maybe” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janis Joplin and the Band “Little Girl Blue” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nina Simone and Janis Joplin “Cry Baby” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janis Joplin “Kozmic Blues”/ “I Shall Be Released” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blues Singer, Nina Simone, Bessie Smith and Etta James “Me and Bobby McGee” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janis Joplin “Ball and Chain” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janis Joplin “Kozmic Blues” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janis Joplin “Stay With Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janis Joplin and Joplinaires “I’m Gonna Rock My Way to Heaven” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janis Joplin, Joplinaires and the Band “Mercedes Benz” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janis Joplin CONTENTS The Heart of the Matter............10 The Women Who Influenced Janis Joplin................................12 Who’s Who...............................14 Your Historic 5th Avenue Theatre......................................18 2016-2017 Season.....................22 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge..................................24 Upcoming Events......................37 encore art sseattle.com 9 THE HEART OF THE MATTER: FROM JOPLIN TO HEART AND BEYOND By GRETCHEN DOUMA, Freelance Writer WITH HER HAIGHT-ASHBURY HIPPIE STYLE and a vocal delivery inspired by the gospel, folk and R&B artists she admired (Bessie Smith, Odetta, Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Nina Simone), Janis Joplin kicked open the door for women to take their place in what was then the male-dominated realm of rock in all its evolving and splintering forms—from American folk and psychedelic rock to metal, punk, grunge and beyond. Joplin was nothing like the female pop artists who were charting at the time. Motown girl groups of the early and mid-60s such as The Shirelles, The Marvelettes, and of course, The Supremes, capitalized on an ultra-feminine look and a slick doo-wop flavored sound that featured polished tight harmonies and choreographed stage moves. At almost the same time, the American Folk revival of the period saw the rise of singer-songwriters such as Linda Ronstadt, Joan Baez, Judy Collins and Carole King, whose work blended folk, rock, country and pop riffs to create story-songs with themes ranging from political to romantic to anthems of new feminist freedoms. Joplin brought a completely different sensibility to the concert stage and it was electrifying. Fronting first for Big Brother & the Holding Company and later the Kozmik Blues Band and ANN AND NANCY WILSON OF HEART the Full Tilt Boogey Band (both bands of her own creation), she could be by turns rough or soft or outrageous and she could hold her own against the backdrop of rock’s signature heavy drums and wailing guitars. Her breakout appearance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 brought her to national prominence and launched her career, which ended abruptly only three years later when she died at the age of 27. Despite the brevity of her stardom, Rolling Stone included her on both its 2004 list of “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” and on its 2008 list of “100 Greatest Singers of All Time.” Joplin’s influence can be felt in the musical bravado of her contemporaries Grace Slick (Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship) and Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac). Says Nicks,“She was extraordinary. She had a connection with the audience that I had not seen before, and when she left the stage, I knew that a little bit of my destiny had changed… In the blink of an eye, she had changed my life.” There is no doubt that Joplin also paved the way for the rockers who came after her. From Debbie Harry of Blondie to Joan Jett & the Blackhearts to Courtney Love to Patti Smith, women were making the rock world sit up and take notice. From the mid-60s to the mid-90s, the Pacific Northwest music scene mirrored the evolution of rock music taking place both in San Francisco and on the East Coast. Homegrown girl groups came and went, some cutting single records and STEVIE NICKS In the 1970s, women around the Pacific Northwest were making inroads into new forms of rock including punk and heavy metal bands, both joining the boys on stage and creating groups of their own. But it was Ann and Nancy Wilson and their band Heart that jumped out of the Northwest to national prominence with the release of their album Dreamboat Annie in 1976 and in 1977 with Little Queen and its charting hit “Barracuda.” Nancy Wilson cites Janis as a musical inspiration. Says Wilson,“I think she allowed women to have their pain… her amazing talent was because of the pain she had… she was so intelligent, emotionally intelligent and what came out of her was almost beyond what her physical body could do.” Ann Powers, music critic for the LA Times, also saw the connection between Heart and Janis Joplin.“Heart is so singular and we forget how many women have really made an impact on mainstream rock… Hard rock, you can count them on one hand, and Ann Wilson is Number 1, along with Janis Joplin.” As punk, grunge and later New Wave music took hold in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Nirvana and Pearl Jam were the iconic Northwest bands to watch. But women on the local scene were making waves of their own. From all-female punk groups such as Dickless and 7 Year Bitch, to Hole led by Courtney Love, women were fearlessly owning styles of rock that had been considered off limits to female musicians. The idea that women couldn’t play with the same power, strength, skill or abandon of their male counterparts was fading fast. Sleater-Kinney broke up in 2006 but the musical beat has continued giving rise to alt rockers like the Gits, Girl with 100 Heads, Black Cat Orchestra, Hell’s Belles, and many more. As music journalist Gillian G. Gaar put it,“Far from being a unique trend, women in rock have instead been a perpetual trend.” Today girls who want to rock can look to role models of all sizes, shapes, races, and genders for inspiration. They can also remember Janis Joplin’s legacy of fearlessness and honesty, along with her own words of encouragement, “Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got.” In Olympia, a new generation of third-wave feminist women were exploring gender politics, female empowerment and other social issues through their ‘zines, meetings, and of JANIS JOPLIN SLEATER-KINNEY B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : A N I G H T W I T H JA N I S J O P L I N course their music. The Riot Grrrls, as the movement came to be known, produced a number of successful bands including Bikini Kill and Heavens to Betsy. No doubt the most successful of this period was Sleater-Kinney. With Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker on vocals and guitars and Janet Weiss on drums, Sleater-Kinney impressed critics and fans alike, even earning the accolade of Best Rock Band of 2001 from Time Magazine. When interviewed for the TV special “Bad Girls of Rock,”Weiss points directly to Joplin, recalling her emotion and passion on stage. “Maybe that’s part of being ‘bad,’ walking the fine line of being consumed by it [the passion] and being powerful enough to be in charge of that sort of rawness.” others never recording. The late ‘60s and early ‘70s saw the discovery of powerhouse singers such as Kathi MacDonald who performed with Safety Patrol, the Rolling Stones, Ike and Tina Turner, and Big Brother & the Holding Company. THE WOMEN WHO INFLUENCED JANIS JOPLIN By KWAPI VENGESAYI, Community Engagement Specialist Behind every musical icon are those who have paved the way. Meet the great women who influenced Janis Joplin’s music and helped create the sound that many would come to love and revere. ARETHA FRANKLIN BORN: March 25, 1942 The woman behind popular hit songs like “Respect,”“I Say a Little Prayer” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” began her career in Memphis, Tennessee as a gospel singer in her father’s church. At just 18 years old, she aspired for a wider appeal, and moved into mainstream genres like R&B, pop and the blues. It is said that, at the height of her career, she averaged one pop hit every two months. Recognized by Rolling Stone as #1 of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, Franklin’s musical accomplishments span decades, and include 75 million records sold worldwide, 18 Grammy Awards and112 charted singles on Billboard. In 1987, Franklin became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She continues to tour and perform, and her most recent performance at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors showed why she deserves “a little respect.” BESSIE SMITH (BORN ELIZABETH SMITH) April 15, 1884 - September 26, 1937 Nicknamed the “Empress of Blues,” Bessie Smith is considered one of the greatest blues singers of her era. After her parents died, Smith took on the responsibility of raising her younger siblings, often performing duets on the streets of Chattanooga with her brother Andrew. In 1912, she was discovered and mentored by Ma Rainey, one of the most accomplished and recognizable names in blues. Her star began to rise and soon she was the highest paid black entertainer in the world, collaborating with greats like Louis Armstrong. Smith was killed in a car accident in 1937 and buried in an unmarked grave until 1970, when Janis Joplin and Juanita Green paid for a tombstone for her. Smith’s impact is felt even today, seen most recently in Queen Latifah’s portrayal of her in the 2015 HBO movie Bessie. January 25, 1938 - January 20, 2012 “When I heard her sing, I recognized my influence,” Etta James said of her impact on Janis Joplin.“I also heard the electricity and rage in her own voice. I loved her attitude.” Like so many singers in the genres of blues, jazz, and soul, James (born Jamesetta Hawkins) began her musical training in a church choir. In 1950, she was discovered by musician Johnny Otis, who signed her along with the Peaches, a girl group she had formed. She launched her solo career in 1960 with her debut album At Last, and carried that success across six decades. In addition to winning six Grammy Awards, 17 Blue Music Awards and being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, James was proud of her role as an icon who influenced many musicians, including Janis. NINA SIMONE (BORN EUNICE KATHLEEN WAYMON) February 21, 1933 - April 21, 2003 A piano prodigy, Eunice Kathleen Waymon originally wanted to study classical piano, and started doing so at Juilliard. Due to financial struggles, she wasn’t able to finish her degree, but we can hear this classical music background in much of her musical style as she often fused gospel and pop with the music of Bach. After leaving school, she started playing in bars, singing jazz and blues.This was when she adopted her stage name—Nina Simone—to keep her mother from recognizing that she was now playing the “Devil’s Music.” Her big break came when her recording of the song “I Loves You Porgy” from the Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess became a Top 40 hit. Simone was also a political rights activist, using her music to comment on current events. Her song “Mississippi Goddam” was in direct response to the murder of Medgar Evers and the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, and “Why (The King of Love Is Dead)” was written days after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After a series of financial and health setbacks, Simone passed away in 2003. Simone’s story can be seen in the recent Netflix documentary What Happened, Miss Simone? ODETTA HOLMES December 31, 1930 - December 2, 2008 Bob Dylan once said,“The first thing that turned me on to folk singing was Odetta.” Like Dylan and Janis Joplin, many artists were inspired by Holmes, considering her a strong influence in the revival of American folk music. After studying music in college, and working on the musical Finian’s Rainbow, she started a solo singing career in 1956 with the release of her first album Odetta Sings Ballads and Blues. An accomplished and well respected musician and actor, Holmes was also a Civil Rights activist. Born in Birmingham, a well-known hub for the Civil Rights Movement, her presence and voice were so linked to the struggle for equality that her music was called the soundtrack of the Civil Rights Movement. In 1999, President Clinton presented her with the National Medal of the Arts and the Library of Congress awarded her the Living Legend Award. In 2008, Odetta Holmes died just a few short weeks before President Barack Obama’s inauguration, where she had been scheduled to perform. B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : A N I G H T W I T H JA N I S J O P L I N ETTA JAMES (BORN JAMESETTA HAWKINS) B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : A N I G H T W I T H JA N I S J O P L I N WHO’S WHO KACEE CLANTON (Janis Joplin) First time at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Broadway: A Night With Janis Joplin (The Lyceum Theatre). Regional/Other: Breaking Through (Pasadena Playhouse); A Night With Janis Joplin (Pasadena Playhouse, ZACH Theatre, San Jose Repertory Theatre); Love, Janis (San Diego Repertory, Kansas City Repertory, Downstairs Cabaret Theatre); Your Town Follies, a Cirque Comique (El Portal Theatre). Film/TV Soundtrack: The Tooth Fairy, Kinsey, Brothers and Sisters, Fox Sports, Cribs, Open House New York, 18 to Life, The Guiding Light, Star Search, Thirty Something. Additional credits: Toured as a vocalist with Joe Cocker, Luis Miguel, Big Brother & the Holding Co. KRISTIN PIACENTILE (Janis Alternate) is thrilled to make her 5th Avenue debut! Regional: The Wedding Singer (Holly), Urinetown writer’s new musical ZM: A Zombie Musical (Eugene O’Neill Theatre), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Silvia), Jeff Marx’s new musical Home Street Home (Eugene O’Neill Theatre and Z Space, San Francisco), Sweet Charity (Charity), Big River, Lost in Love: The Air Supply Musical (World Premiere), and All’s Well That Ends Well (Helena). Proud member of AEA-SAGAFTRA. Back up singer in Tony® nominee Lauren Worsham’s rock band Sky-Pony. Thanks to Penny, Randy, Joan, Jeremy, and her family. Follow her @KristinPiatch. YVETTE CASON (Joplinaire, Chantel, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone) Cason is thrilled to reprise her roles in A Night With Janis Joplin after performing in the show at Pasadena Playhouse. Other credits include: Ella The Musical, Dreamgirls, Play On! (Ovation Award), Once On This Island, Ain’t Misbehavin’, St. Louis Woman, Into The Woods and Sisterella (NAACP Theatre Award). Film: Dreamgirls and Middle of Nowhere. She has toured with Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, David Foster and Babyface. Education: Berklee College of Music. 14 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE SYLVIA MacCALLA (Joplinaire, Chantel, Bessie Smith, Odetta) is happy to return to the show that “rocked” her world! She has appeared in Broadway hits RENT as Joanne and Hairspray as Motormouth Maybelle/Lorraine in the 1st National tours. Other credits: They’re Playing Our Song starring Stephanie J. Block and Jason Alexander, South Pacific starring Reba McEntire and Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ray Charles Live and Beehive. TV credits include: The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Wayne Brady Show and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as a back-up singer for various artists. NOVA PAYTON (Joplinaire, Blues Singer, Dance Captain) is excited to be making her debut at The 5th. DC Area: Diner, Elmer Gantry, Crossing, Defying Gravity: Making of a SuperNOVA, Dreamgirls, The Best Little Whorehouse…, Xanadu, Hairspray (Signature Theatre); A Year with Frog and Toad (Imagination Stage); Freedom’s Song (Ford’s Theatre); Godspell (Olney Theatre Center); Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Washington Savoyards); Happy Elf (Adventure Theatre); Kiss Me, Kate (Shakespeare Theatre). Regional: Dreamgirls (Milwaukee Rep); Dreamgirls (Prince Music Theatre). National Tour: 3 Mo’ Divas (PBS Special), Smokey Joe’s Café. simply-nova.com. AURIANNA TUTTLE (Joplinaire, Chantel, Etta James) is excited to join the cast of A Night With Janis Joplin and to share the stage with some powerhouse singers at The 5th! She is a native of Southern California and new to the Seattle Theatre scene! Credits include Off Broadway: Sistas The Musical. Regional: Dreamgirls, RENT, Hairspray, Rumors and Dreams, South Pacific, Show Boat and many more! She would like to thank God, her family and her one and only B for always supporting her. Enjoy the show! RANDY JOHNSON (Creator, Writer, Director) of the 2014 Tony Award® Nominated production of A Night With Janis Joplin. A graduate of the USC School of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. “He certainly doesn’t lack for ambition or vision, or social conscience. In the strictest sense of the word, he isn’t a theater director - that might be too much of a constricted space for him, although he’s certainly succeeded in almost every medium including Broadway, Off Broadway, Regional Theatre and the Concert world. If there is a trademark for Randy Johnson’s productions, it’s that they’re going to be nothing that you might expect” (Washington Post). His next production is Shout, Sister, Shout, a new musical chronicling the untold story of gospel, swing, and rock and roll legend Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Johnson is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and the Dramatist Guild. For more information please visit: www.randy-johnson1.com. PATRICIA WILCOX (Choreographer) 5th Avenue Theatre debut. Broadway: Motown the Musical (Fred Astaire Award for Best Choreography on Broadway) and A Night With Janis Joplin. Off Broadway/National Tours: Little Shop of Horrors (Encores/City Center starring Jake Gyllenhaal), Children’s Letters to God, Bowfire, Blues in the Night (NAACP Image Award nomination), Seussical and A Marvelous Party (LA Drama Critics Circle Award). Selected Regional: The Kennedy Center, The Old Globe, Arizona Theatre Company, Pasadena Playhouse, Paper Mill Playhouse. Wilcox’s choreography was represented at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics in ice dancing. Guest Artist in Residence: Jacob’s Pillow. MICHAEL J. MORITZ JR. (Music Director) Two-time Tony® and Grammy® award nominated theatrical producer, record producer and music director from Youngstown, Ohio. Broadway: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Big Fish, A Night With Janis Joplin, On The Town, The Velocity of Autumn. Moritz has musically directed 200+ theatrical productions throughout the world. Moritz is known for his music direction, coaching and performance piano work in both Broadway and pop arenas. Moritz’s piano performance work is featured on hundreds of recordings internationally. Record producing credits include Peter Pan Live - Executive Producer, The Wiz Live - Executive Producer, Matilda OBC (2013) - Associate Producer, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - Producer, On The Town - Broadway Revival - Producer. @michaeljmoritz, michaeljmoritz.com. Love to Gia. AMY CLARK (Costume Designer) Broadway: A Night With Janis Joplin, Chaplin (Drama Desk and Outer Critic’s Circle Nominations). Off Broadway: Stupid F*&#! Bird, The Ding Dong, Heathers the Musical, Cagney, Unlock’d, Animals out of Paper, All That Intimacy, Jayson With A “Y”, Dreams of The Washer King, Apple Cove, Dramatis Personae. Other selected designs: Vocalosity, Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus presents Circus Extreme ’15 and Legend’s ’14, On Your Toes City Center Encores. Regionally: Goodman Theatre, Alley Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Hartford Stage Co., Asolo Repertory Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Bay Street Theater, Goodspeed Musicals, The MUNY, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Hartford TheaterWorks, Barrington Stage Co., Portland Stage Co. Awarded the 2012 Theatre Hall of Fame Emerging Artists fellowship. MFA from NYU. Amyclarkdesign.com DARREL MALONEY (Video & Projection Designer) 5th Ave debut. Maloney has designed for broadcast, concerts, film and theatre. Broadway: American Idiot, On Backdrop for your next Celebrated Occasion! Full-Service Catering & Event Space (206) 285-7846 • THERUINS.NET LEAH J. LOUKAS (Wig, Hair, Makeup Design) 5th Ave debut. Broadway: The Heidi Chronicles, On The Town, A Night With Janis Joplin, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, American Idiot, Irena’s Vow. Off-Broadway: The Royale (Lincoln Center); Robber Bridegroom (Roundabout); Barbecue, Fortress of Solitude (The Public Theater); Love’s Labours Lost, Into the Woods (Shakespeare in the Park series); Heathers: The Musical, bare: The Musical, Carrie: The Musical, Tribes; Our Lady of Kibeho (Signature Theatre); Ever After, The Little Mermaid (Papermill Playhouse); Baskerville (Arena Stage and McCarter Theater); The Second Mrs. Wilson (Longwharf Theater). Loukas holds a BFA from the University of Cincinnati’s CCM (Theater Design and Production/Makeup and Wig Design). TYLER RHODES (Associate Director) 5th Avenue debut! Broadway: A Night With Janis Joplin (Associate Director). 1st National Tours: Guys & Dolls (AD), Little House on the Prairie - The Musical (Melissa Gilbert) and Garry Marshall’s Happy Days - The Musical. NYC: 92 Street Y - Mike Stoller’s 80th Birthday (AD & CoWriter) hosted by Paul Shaffer, Empire, Idaho! & Giant readings. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Goodspeed, Pasadena Playhouse, Zach Theater, San Jose Repertory, Signature Theater, NC Theater. Education: Texas State University. Upcoming: Idaho! (Las Vegas - 2016). JONATHAN WARREN (Dance Supervisor) 5th Ave debut. Broadway/National Tours: Wicked (Dance Captain), The Sound of Music (Associate Choreographer), A Night With Janis Joplin (Dance Supervisor). Other New York: Tori Scott: Thirsty! (Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater) and Dance Out Loud (Pace University). International: Wicked (Mexico City). Regional: La Cage Aux Folles (Goodspeed Opera House) and The Daughter of the Regiment (Opera New England). Performing: Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby, We Will Rock You (Paris & Las Vegas), West Side Story, Cats, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Hot Mikado and Ragtime. Film: Outside Providence. Readers Photo courtesy of Seattle Opera. Bill Mohn photographer BEN SELKE (Sound Designer) has been involved in theater productions in the UK and around the world but it is his first here at The 5th Avenue Theatre. After growing up in the north east of England, he now calls New York his home. Sound design credits include: A Night with Janis Joplin (Pasadena Playhouse and US Tour), Let’s Kill Grandma This Christmas (Off-Broadway), All Her Faces (OffBroadway), Rock of Ages (Norwegian Cruise Line), Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live (US Tour). Selke would like to thank his amazing wife for all her support and his two children Charlotte and Joshua for making everyday an adventure. Your Feet, Allegiance, A Night With Janis Joplin, Everyday Rapture, The Illusionists. Off Broadway: Found (Drama Desk Nomination), Checkers (Drama Desk Nomination), Tappin’ Through Life, Kung Fu, Golden Child, The Village Bike, The Submission, Bikeman, Karen O’s Stop the Virgens. Regional: Arena Stage, A.R.T., La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, Berkeley Rep, CTG, Minnesota Opera. Other designs include Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus 144th Edition, Surf (Las Vegas). www.darrelmaloney.com. B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : A N I G H T W I T H JA N I S J O P L I N JUSTIN TOWNSEND (Scenic & Lighting Designer) Broadway: American Psycho, The Humans, Casa Valentina, A Night With Janis Joplin, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, The Other Place, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. NYC: Here Lies Love (Drama Desk Award, Lortel Award), Juan and John (Public); A Winter’s Tale and Odyssey, (Publicworks); Pretty Filthy (Civilians); A Man’s a Man, Galileo, Unnatural Acts (Classic Stage Company); Mr. Burns, a Post Electric Play (Henry Hewes Award); Milk Like Sugar (Playwrights Horizons); Luck of the Irish, On The Levee (LCT3); Opus (Primary Stages); Beauty on the Vine, Palace of the End (Epic Theatre); Invisible Thread, Lips Together, Teeth Apart (Second Stage). 2014 Obie Award winner sustained Excellence in Lighting Design. Assistant professor at Brooklyn College. www.justintownsend.com. Readers Captivated Sophisticated Consumers Sophisticate Advertise in 206.443.0445 x113 Performing for you EMG07 A [email protected] encore art sseattle.com 15 B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : A N I G H T W I T H JA N I S J O P L I N WHO’S WHO DAN OZMINKOWSKI (Associate Lighting Designer) 5th Avenue Theatre debut. Regional designs include Arena Stage, Wexner Center for the Arts, Philadelphia Theatre Company, San Diego Repertory Theatre, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. Tours: Spirit of Uganda 2010-2014. New York: A Celebration of Maurice Sendak with Tony Kushner (92Y), If You Could See (off-Broadway) and Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre 2010-2015. Ozminkowski was nominated for the Barrymore PECO Award for Outstanding Lighting Design in 2011. USA 829. Alumnus, Purchase College. DANIEL CHILEWICH (Producer) is a music, theater and entertainment executive and attorney in New York and New Jersey. Chilewich is a founder of T&D Producers, a theatrical production company. His related production work includes the Broadway hit musical A Night With Janis Joplin; the upcoming Barry Manilow musical Harmony; the national tour of ‘S Wonderful – The New Gershwin Musical; Over the Rainbow – The Music of Harold Arlen; a multimedia concert celebration; the national tour of the critically acclaimed Gershwin multimedia symphonic concert, Here To Stay – The Gershwin Experience; the national tour of the Tony Awardwinning show Blast and the national tours of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical. He has also produced a number of recorded media projects including the Broadway cast album of A Night With Janis Joplin with famed music producer Russ Titelman and an all-star recording project with the late legendary music producer Phil Ramone featuring top recording artists performing Gershwin compositions. He is currently working on numerous theatrical productions. Chilewich holds a B.S./B.A in Finance and Economics from the Boston University School of Management and a J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law. TODD GERSHWIN (Producer) has a diverse background in music, theater, television, and sports marketing. Gershwin produced A Night With Janis Joplin on Broadway, along with the record-breaking tour at major theaters throughout the country. Gershwin’s producing credits also include Over the Rainbow: The Musical of Harold Arlen, the critically acclaimed symphonic multimedia concert Here to Stay; the Gershwin musical S’Wonderful; the national tour of the Tony Award®-winning Blastand; and numerous other productions. Gershwin’s corporate clients have included Nike, TIAA-CREF, Pepsi, the Big East Conference and Oracle. 16 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE Gershwin is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan, which recently recognized him with its Alumni Career Achievement award. MICHAEL COHL (Producer) Cohl’s career spans over 45 years in the entertainment business producing worldwide music tours (including The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, U2, Barbra Streisand and many more). Film credits include: Pete Seeger: Power of Song (Emmy® Award), LEENONYC (Peabody Award, Emmy® Award) and Harry Belafonte film Sing Your Song (Peabody Award). Also Rolling Stones classics Live at the Max and Shine A Light. For the stage he produced the children’s show Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!, which received the 2010 Billboard Touring Award for Creative Content. He has spent decades on and off Broadway (including SpiderMan: Turn Off the Dark, for which he was voted Producer of the Year 2011), Rock of Ages, Lion King, as well as Spamalot, earning him a Tony Award®. Cohl was Chairman of Live Nation, inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and has received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Among the many other awards, Cohl has also been honored with the Billboard Legend of Live Award, the TJ Martell Foundation Man of the Year and a JUNO Award for Special Achievement. Cohl is the founder and Chairman of Iconic Entertainment and is currently developing, producing and promoting over a dozen properties including The Marvel Experience, Transformers, some soon-to-be-announced music tours and more. JANIS JOPLIN That voice — high, husky, earthy, explosive — remains among the most distinctive and galvanizing in pop history. But Janis Joplin didn’t merely possess a great instrument; she threw herself into every syllable, testifying from the very core of her being. She claimed the blues, soul, gospel, country and rock with unquestionable authority and verve, fearlessly inhabiting psychedelic guitar jams, back-porch roots and everything in between. Her volcanic performances left audiences stunned and speechless, while her sexual magnetism, world-wise demeanor and flamboyant style shattered every stereotype about female artists — and essentially invented the “rock mama” paradigm. But California drew her back into its glittering embrace in 1966, when she joined the Haight-based psychedelicrock band Big Brother and the Holding Company. Her adoption of a wild sartorial style - with granny glasses, frizzed-out hair and extravagant attire that winked, hippiestyle, at the burlesque era — further spiked her burgeoning reputation. And from there, the rest is history. In the years since her passing, Janis Joplin’s recordings and filmed JEFFREY K. HANSON (Production Stage Manager) Previously at The 5th, Hanson was the stage manager for How to Succeed…, Grease, Jacques Brel is Alive and Well & Living in Paris, A Chorus Line, Oliver!, Pirates of Penzance, Oklahoma!, Candide, Mame, Hello, Dolly!; and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Hanson has been stage manager for more than 70 productions at ACT since 1990. Other regional credits include Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Intiman Theatre and Arizona Theatre Company. LISA ARMSTRONG (Assistant Stage Manager) 5th Avenue credits include: How to Succeed…; The Sound of Music; Waterfall; Grease; Jasper in Deadland; A Christmas Story, The Musical; A Chorus Line; A Room with a View; Spamalot; Grey Gardens (co-production with ACT). Other Seattle credits include: Intiman, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre and Pacific Northwest Ballet. ADDITIONAL STAFF for A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Production Assistant..................... Adrienne Mendoza Assistant Lighting Designer................. Kirk Fitzgerald SPECIAL THANKS Dr. Mark A. Burick, Official Chiropractor of The 5th Avenue Theatre MUSIC CREDITS “Ball and Chain” written by Willie Mae Thornton. Published by Bro ‘n Sis Music, Inc. (ASCAP) c/o Carlin Americ, Inc. Used by permission. “Today I sing the Blues’’ written by Curtis Reginald. Used with permission. ‘’Combination of the Two” written by Sam Andrew. Published by Cheap Thrills Music (ASCAP). Used with permission. “I Shall Be Released” written by Bob Dylan. Published by Dwarf Music (ASCAP). Used by permission. “Tell Mama” by Clarence George Carter, Marcus Lewis Daniel and Wilber Te rrell. Published by EMI-Screen Gems Musk (BMI). Used by permission. “Maybe” by Richard Barrett. Published by EMl Longitude Music (BMI). Used with permission. ‘’Me and Bobby McGee” written by Fred L. Foster and Kris Kristhofferson. Published by Combine Music Corp (BMI) administered by EMI Music Publishers. Used by permission. “Little Girl Blue,” music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart. This selection is used by special arrangement with Rodgers & Hammerstein and lmagem Company, www.rnh.com. All rights reserved. “Kozmic Blues’’ written by Janis Joplin and Gabriel Mekler. Published by Strong Arm Music (ASCAP) and Universal Music Publishers (ASCAP). Used by permission. All rights reserved. “Turtle Blues” written by Janis Joplin and published by Strong Arm Music (ASCAP) and Universal Music Publishers (ASCAP). Used by permission. All rights reserved. “Down on Me” written by Janis Joplin. Published by Strong Arm Music (ASCAP). Used by permission. All rights reserved. “Mercedes Benz” written by Janis Joplin, Michael McClure and Robert Neuwirth. Published by Strong Arm Music (ASCAP). Used by permission. All rights reserved. “Summertime” from Porgy and Bess, words and music by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward and Ira Gershwin. Copyright (1935) (renewed), Nokawi Music (ASCAP)/George Gershwin Music (ASCAP)/lra Gershwin Music (ASCAP)/DuBose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund (ASCAP). Nokawi Music administered in the United States by lmagem Music, LLC, George Gershwin Music, Ira Gershwin Music and Dubose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund. Administered by WB Music Corp. Used by permission. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. “I’m Gonna Rock My Way to Heaven”, written by Jerry Ragovoy and Jenny Dean. Published by the Tune Room (ASCAP). Used with permission. “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out” by James Cox. Published by Universal Music Publishers (ASCAP). Used with permission. “Try Just a Little Bit Harder” written by Jerry Ragovoy and Chip Taylor. Published by Unichappell Inc. (BMI). Used with permission. “Stay With Me” written by Jerry Ragovoy and George David Weiss. Published by Chappell & Co (ASCAP). Used with permission. “A Woman Left Lonely” written by Spooner Oldham and Dan Penn. Published by Embassy Music Corp. (BMI) and Dan Penn Music (BMI). “Cry Baby” written by Jerry Ragovoy (aka Norman Meade) and Bert Berns. Published by Sloopy II Inc. (ASCAP), EMI Music Publishers (ASCAP) and Sony/ATV Music Publishers (ASCAP). Used by permission. “Piece of My Heart” written by Bert Berns and Jerry Ragovoy, published by Sloopy II Inc. (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Music Publishers (ASCAP) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishers (ASCAP). “Spirit in the Dark” by Aretha Franklin. Published by Springtime Music (ASCAP). Under license from Donald K. Wilson, Jr. Used with permission. The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union. Scenery, stage, and costume work is performed by employees represented by I.A.T.S.E. Locals Number 15, 488, and 887 United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre. Musicians playing this performance are represented by the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada, Local 76-493, AFL-CIO/CLC. The 5th Avenue Theatre is a member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre. Founded in 1985, NAMT is a national service organization dedicated exclusively to musical theatre. Members, located throughout 34 states and abroad, are some of the leading producers of musical theatre in the world, and include theatres, presenting organizations, higher education programs and individual producers. The 2011 world premiere of One Night With Janis Joplin was produced by and performed at Portland Center Stage, Portland, OR. Chris Coleman, Artistic Director T A E H C I S M A. B, D.C. 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For a time, the theater played host to touring musicals, bringing the best of Broadway to Seattle. In 1989, The 5th Avenue Musical Theatre Company was established as a resident non-profit theater company and The 5th Avenue expanded its mission from simply presenting touring shows to producing Broadway-caliber productions of its own. Today, The 5th Avenue Theatre is honored to be one of the premier operating, historic theatres in the United States. We proudly serve as an important cultural landmark and venue for artistic expression and look forward to our exciting and bright future. Compiled by BRIDGET MORGAN, PR & Communications Manager and REESA NELSON, Marketing & Engagement Manager 18 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE WINNER! 2 0 1 3 T O N Y AWA R D ® APRIL 27- MAY 8, 2016 WWW. 5THAVENUE. 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ONLINE AT WWW.5THAVENUE.ORG OR BY PHONE AT (206) 625-1900 A CHALLENGE FROM THE NEA TO SEATTLE AND KING COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLERS By ANYA RUDNICK, Director of Education and Outreach This past February Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of the hip-hop inspired musical Hamilton got one of the evening’s biggest rounds of applause at the 58th annual Grammy Awards®.The show won for Best Musical Theater Album and continues to be the hottest show on Broadway. Miranda, who also wrote the Tony Award® winning musical In the Heights, is the star of the moment, but he wasn’t always. He, just like so many successful writers, had to get his start somehow. Who will write the next great musical, or at least the next great musical theater song? While no one can predict that, we at The 5th are committed to encouraging young musical theater artists to find their voice and tell their stories through music, song and dance. In keeping with our commitment, we are excited to partner with the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture to bring the National Endowment for the Arts Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge to Seattle and King County. Perhaps the Challenge will produce the next Lin-Manuel Miranda? WHAT IS THE MUSICAL THEATER SONGWRITING CHALLENGE? In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, the NEA has launched a year-long celebration to demonstrate ways in which the organization “advances learning, fuels creativity and celebrates arts engagement.” As part of the celebration, the NEA, in partnership with Playbill, Inc. and additional support provided by Disney Theatrical Group, created the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for high school students. 24 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE This year’s Challenge is a pilot program and Seattle is one of only three participating cities, along with Dallas and Minneapolis/ St. Paul.The Challenge invites high school students to submit an original musical theater song for review by a panel of experts and musical theater professionals. Each participating city will select one winner (or one winning writing team of composer and lyricist) to travel to New York in July 2016. Once there, the students will participate in a series of songwriting workshops taught by expert musicians, singers and songwriters, have their songs performed by professionals, and participate in a final competition with judges from the musical theater industry. Winners will receive cash scholarships of up to $5,000 and the chance to have their song professionally recorded and published. The 5th Avenue Theatre and the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture are working together to bring the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge to students in Seattle and King County, and we could not be more excited! Every education program at The 5th, from Rising Star Project to Adventure Musical Theater and The 5th Avenue Awards to Musical Theater Summer School, was developed to engage youth, expose young audiences to high-quality musical theater and nurture the future of the art form. Working with the NEA on the Challenge provides us an opportunity to further our mission of working with youth, particularly students in underserved Seattle schools. In February and March, we partnered with two public high schools in south Seattle—Rainier Beach and Franklin—on a songwriting residency, teaching students the skills to write, produce E D U C AT I O N AT T H E 5 T H The Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge allows high school students a chance to share their stories, and us, a chance to support them. and record original musical theater songs for the Challenge. The experience was valuable for all involved. Says Franklin drama teacher Sara Call,“I love providing opportunities like these for my students.They each have stories to tell, and I’m glad that we [Franklin and The 5th Avenue] are working together to create the space for them to tell their stories.” In addition to working with youth, the focus of the Songwriting Challenge aligns with The 5th Avenue’s mission to develop new musicals.“We invest in people,” Ian Eisendrath, the Alhadeff Family Director of New Works & Music Supervisor, says about the 5th Avenue’s New Works program.“What are they trying to accomplish? Why write musicals?...The way people put words and music together to tell stories gets me really excited.”The Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge allows high school students a chance to share their stories, and us, a chance to support them. Who knows what will come of the students who participate in the NEA Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge? Will the next Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeanine Tesori, or Stephen Sondheim emerge? That remains to be seen. But what we do know is that as long as we give young students the space and the tools to share their stories in song, we can be sure that the future of musical theater will live on. encore art sseattle.com 25 SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 5th AVENUE THE THEATRE HAS A SPECIAL TREAT FOR YOU! Subscribe to our 2016/17 season today and receive a delicious treat from Seattle Chocolates.* Visit our lobby tables for details. *Limit one chocolate per subscriber. Offer expires April 17, 2016. 2016/17 SEASON SPONSORS 26 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016 AT 5:30 PM PROUDLY SPONSORED BY FOLLIES Join us for our 13th Annual Night at The 5th Gala: 5th Avenue Follies! Support The 5th Avenue Theatre’s education programs, while enjoying an evening of fun, food, music and entertainment. COCKTAILS & SILENT AUCTION DINNER ENTERTAINMENT & LIVE AUCTION CHEYENNE JACKSON 5:30 pm in the Spanish Foyer The Fairmont Olympic Hotel 7:00 pm in the Spanish Ballroom The Fairmont Olympic Hotel 8:30 pm at The 5th Avenue Theatre Featuring performances by 5th Avenue favorites as well as our special guest, Cheyenne Jackson! To purchase tickets, or for more information on this exciting event, contact the Development Office at 206-260-2159. GOLDEN TICKET WIN A TRIP TO LONDON AND A WEST END THEATER EXPERIENCE! Purchase your Golden Ticket in our lobby before the show or during intermission, and you could win a trip to London! Golden Tickets are $100 and can be purchased in the lobby at the Golden Ticket table or at the box office during normal box office hours. The drawing will take place at the 5th Avenue Follies Annual Gala on Friday, May 20, at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. Don’t miss your chance to win the trip of a lifetime—please stop by the Golden Ticket booth in the lobby. PACKAGE INCLUDES • 2 International Business Class Tickets • 4 Nights Hotel Accommodations in London • Voucher for 4 tickets to a show in London’s West End FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.5THAVENUE.ORG/GALA encore art sseattle.com 27 JUNE 2 - 25, 2016 (206) 625-1900 WWW.5THAVENUE.ORG GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE CALL 1-888-625-1418 ON 5TH AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE RESTAURANT SPONSOR CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS 2015/16 SEASON SPONSORS OFFICIAL AIRLINE DIRECTOR’S DINNER y James Weber, Linda Atkinson, Marilyn Covey, Mark Jeffre r Board Member Barbara Crowe, Karen Webe Board Members Sharon Bloome and Richard Kagan with Beth and Buzz Porter a and Brian DeNault Rex and Angela Bates with Laur Music Directors Jason DeBord and Larry Blank with Connie Walsh and Ian Eisendrath On January 8th, The 5th’s Executive Producer and Artistic Director David Armstrong hosted the annual Director’s Dinner and presented a discussion on The Art of Making Music. Director’s Circle members gathered on the historic 5th Avenue stage to enjoy a festive dinner and participate in a discussion with Music Directors Larry Blank, Jason DeBord, and Ian Eisendrath. The theme of the evening was focused on how music makes the musical. Guests learned about the impact orchestrators, conductors, musical directors, and dance arrangers play in shaping the story on stage. For more information on how you can become a Circles member, please call Christine Johnson at (206) 260-2171. Support The Magic Of The 5th! PLANNED GIFTS Becoming a member ensures The 5th has the resources it needs today. Making a planned gift helps ensure The 5th has the resources it will need in the future. Most planned gifts are “deferred,” meaning you arrange them now but they benefit The 5th sometime in the future. Your assets remain under your control should you need them but, if not, your final gift will help keep the magic of The 5th alive for generations to come. Your options include the following: BEQUEST BENEFICIARY REMAINDER TRUST LEAD TRUST LIFE ESTATE Gift In Your Will Or Living Trust IRA/ retirement plan, life insurance policy, bank/brokerage accounts Receive income for life with trust remainder to The 5th Make annual gifts to The 5th and then pass assets to your heirs Give your home/ vacation home but continue living there for your lifetime For more information, or to let us know if you have already arranged a deferred gift to The 5th, please contact Linda Sherran, Major & Planned Giving Officer, at [email protected] or (206) 971-7936. SUPPORTERS OF THE 5TH We would like to say thank you to the following donors who provided support at the $600 level and above as of March 7, 2016. Through their annual and fund-a-need gifts, donors become partners in our commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, education, and expanding the canon of musical theater. For more information on how you can support The 5th, please contact Development at (206) 625 -1418. VISIONARIES ArtsFund The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation Delta Air Lines + M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Ann Ramsay-Jenkins Stephen P. Reynolds and Paula Rosput Reynolds The Herman and Faye Sarkowsky Charitable Foundation INVESTORS Alaska Airlines The Boeing Company Barbara L. Crowe DCG One+ Estate of Sarah Nash Gates Wanda J. Herndon National Endowment for the Arts Seattle Office of Arts & Culture The Seattle Times + Susie and Phil Stoller Unico Properties + U.S. Bank Tom and Connie Walsh 1 Anonymous CREATORS 4Culture Marleen and Kenny Alhadeff Bob and Clodagh Ash Bank of America Richard and Julie Kagan Glenna Kendall Heather Sullivan McKay and Mike McKay Peoples Bank Buzz and Beth Porter Tiia-Mai Redditt The Seattle Foundation Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Cynthia Stroum Bonnie and Jim Towne Wells Fargo Sterling and Melinda Wilson 1 Anonymous EXECUTIVE PRODUCER’S CIRCLE Ann and Joe Ardizzone David Armstrong ArtsFund/Ackerley Excellence Fund ArtsFund/Costco Arts Education and Access Award William Bartholomew and Lauren Taylor Rex and Angela Bates Les and Sheri Biller Robert R. Braun, Jr. The Capital Grille + Chang Beer Margaret Clapp Davis Property & Investment + R.B. and Ruth H. Dunn Charitable Foundation Expedia The Fairmont Olympic Hotel + Helen Fanucci Maria Ferrer Gary J. Fuller and Randy L. 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Beaty Howard and Lynn Behar Catherine Boshaw Ed and Pam Bridge Yelena and Tom Button Steve and Georgene Camp Kathy Cartwright/Dimension Systems Judith Chapman Barbara Clinton and Ray Wheeler Nuria and Aaron Coe Kevin and Lisa Conner David Coons Bob and Elaine DeLappe Brian and Laura Denault John DeVore Dennis and Deborah DeYoung Susan Dogen and Kenneth Kluge Steve Douglas Robert Driessnack Richard and Maude Ferry Tom and Carol Fleck Jean Gardner Sarah Nash Gates* Heinz Gehlhaar and Eileen Bear Ginny Gilder and Lynn Slaughter Lynn and Colleen Giroir The Greco Family Rich and Jan Green Cyrus Habib Cece Haw Bart and Toni Heath Mindy and Brady Hill Carolyn and George Hubman Marilyn Lee Huey Judy and Bill Jurden Danuta Kasprzyk and Daniel Montano Nick and Michele Keller Jeffrey and Barbara King Ben Kinney Karen Koon Stacy Lawson and Steven Sarkowsky Stefan Lewis Becky Loeb Lott Foundation Jeff and Lydia Lukins Michael and Nikki McCormack Jennifer McGetrick-Swan Gerard A. Michael Jeffery C. Morris - The Happy Cooker Beth Moursund National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s National Fund for New Musicals Nancy and William Nichols Gregory and Marta Oberg Teresa Olson Pacific Office Automation Perkins Coie Ken Ragsdale Ronald and Deborah Reed Sandi and Jim Reed Samuel J. Rentfro John Shaw Peggy and Greg Smith Marilyn and Doug Southern Alison and Doug Suttles Toyota of Tri-Cities Betty Lou Treiger Pamela and Rick Trujillo David Wang Arlene A. Wright Michael, Marita, Landon, and Irelyn Zyskowski 1 Anonymous PRODUCER’S CIRCLE Joan and Tim Adkisson ArtsFund/John Brooks Williams The Aguiar Group and John H. Bauer Endowment Carol and Ray Airone for Theatre Kirsten Anderson and Kevin Sabol Edith and Ray Aspiri Argonaut Fund Baby Pictures Ultrasound Jack and Bea Baker Janine Baldridge and Suzy Wahmann Michael Bauer Doug and Maria Bayer Ellen Beauchamp Dan Becraft Charlotte Behnke Gregg Bennett Susan and Brett Bentsen +In-kind *Deceased Del and Pat Bishop Deidre Blankenship Sharon Lee and David Blaylock BNSF Railway Foundation Glen and Sherri Bodman Neal and Katherine Booth Lindsay Bosch Bob and Bobbi Bridge Tracy and Tiffiny Briggs Lauren and William Bright Sandee Brock Michael and Janelle Brookman Alice M. 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Earle Leo Eberle and Lisa Vivian Robert and Jane Ehrlich Thomas and Ruth-Ellen Elliott Ramona Emerson and Brian McMullen Janie and Ray Engle Bradley Esparza and Steven Spencer Jennifer and Michael Faddis Jack and Jeanne Fankhauser Joyce Farley and Tom Steele Juli Farris Janet Faulkner Barbara Feasey and Bill Bryant Firstline Communications + Becky and Chad Fischer Gene and Judy Flath Fleur de' Lis Alvin and Mary Formo Brian and Windy Autumn Foster Eleanor and Jeff Freeman Steve Freimuth Gerry and Linda Gallagher Tammy and Don Gallagher Deborah Gates Erich Gauglitz Cami Gearhart and Tim Burner Anton and Karen N. Gielen Bobbi Gohr Art and Jackie Gollofon Kathy and Kelly Graffis Susan and Keith Gray Patricia Gudrian-Crawford Marie and Brad Gunn Mike Hackett and Cherie Lenz-Hackett Chuck and Kathy Hamilton John and Laura Hammarlund Beth Hammonds John and Katherine Harnish Deb, Eliana, Jasmine, and Tod Harrick Cheryl and John Hendricks Mary and Tom Herche Rod and Nancy Hochman Patrick Hogan Laurin C. Huffman II Meredith and Jim Hutchins Karen and Jim Ilika Samsara and Jeremy Irish Marilyn Iverson Kathy and Michael Jackson Marlene and William Jenkins Frederick Johnson David and Rio Jones Cindy and Walter Kaczynski Ruth Kagi Bruce and Linda Kilen SaSa and Ken Kirkpatrick Chris Knoll and Cheryl Dobes Robert Koehler Judith A. Kramer Bill and Michelle Krippaehne June Kubo Dawnell Lamb Patrick and Cheryl Layman Florence Leonard and Lynn Holms Mark Levine and John Keppeler Stanley and Delores Little Sue and Bill Lowery Gary Lynch and Darin Thomas Jennifer and Douglas Maines Marcella McCaffray May McCarthy and Don Smith Connie McKinley Bruce and Christe McMenomy Laura Medford Jim and Laura Mendoza Chie Mitsui Michelle Moga and Jean-Francois Peyroux Kim Moger Robin and Bill Montero Mitzi and John Morris Ron and Maria Murphree 5th Avenue supporter Vicki Fabre and her Claudia and goddaughter, Bianca Connell-Flint, visit the Robert Nelson Denise and Ben Nelson Producer’s Club Lounge before seeing a show. Gregg and Judy Nelson In Memory of Donna Smoak Nelson and Company Inc. Anne and Mark Stanton Michelle Norstrom Leigh and Susi Stevens Steven and Victoria Odden Helen R. Stusser Debbie and Rick Pabst Jeffrey Sutherland and Connie and David Parker Ben Aguiliz Stan and Sharon Parry Rita and Arlie Swanson Gayle Peach Ted Taylor Karen E. Phillips Matthew and Catherine Judy Pigott Coles Tedesco Jeanette and Joe Piott Annette Toutonghi and Ed and Eleonore Pottenger Bruce Oberg Russell Powell Tulalip Tribes Charitable Greg and Mandy Prier Contributions Richard Pyle Clarice Turner and Robert Cherry David Quick Janet Turpen Becky and Sean Quinlan The Twilight Exit Dennis Reichenbach, MD Diane Vadnais Richard and Sharon Reuter Deidra Wager Mr. and Mrs. Matthew and Mark and Kathy Wagner Melitta Riley Christina and Mark Walker Joe and Linnet Roberts Philip Walker Marilyn and Patrick Roberts Eileen Glasser Wesley and Lori and Doug Rosencrans Mark Wesley Lester Rosenthal Dennis and JoAnne White Steve Rovig and Brian Giddens Patty and John White Skip Sampelayo Amy Whittenburg and Christopher Santini Stephen Rattner Desiree Saraspi John and Darlene Wilczynski Don and Bev Schmidt Madeline Wiley and Bob Smithing Steve and Jane Schwartz David Williams John Searing Jim and Deanna Wilson Gabe and Julie Seavello Kelly and Wayne Wright Darren and Anne Shakib Christie and Tobiasz Zielinski Susan and Fred Shanafelt 5 Anonymous Robert and Mary Sheehan Kathryn M. Shields Joe and Lynetta Showaker Brian Smith PATRON Michael Adler and Michel Lebas Don and Eathel Allyn Annie's Art & Frame + Susan and Heather Anstead John and Karen Arbini Richard and Dianne Arensberg Donor Advised Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle Kerry and Laura Bailey Sandy Bailey and Thomas Barghausen Shirley Ballard Mark and Heather Barbieri Michael Barclay Dan Bariault Earl and Marilyn Barker Adam and Maura Barr The Barronian Family Tom and Kris Bassett Carolyn Bechtel Judi Beck and Tom Alberg Kathleen Bemis and Don Blair Sharon Berry Linda Betts Alvora and Shane Boehm Rebecca Bogard John Boling Cleve and Judith Borth Brooke Branch Andrew Brandon Brad Braun Herbert and Jerri Brod +In-kind *Deceased SUPPORTING THE 5TH THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS SUPPORTING THE 5TH THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS Deryl Brown-Archie Richard and Cynthia Brownell Gretchen and Jonathan Burks Fred and Joan Burnstead Mike and Lynne Bush Nancy and Ed Callaway Maria Cantrell Bob Carlile John and Arlene Carpenter Dr. and Mrs. Mike Casey Aline and Dennis Caulley Jennifer Cearley Barbara Chamberlain Andrew and Lorna Chin Emil Christian Rex and JoAnn Clark Barbara and Michael Comte Gary and Consuelo Corbett Bob and Linda Cornyn Coulee Flats Dairy Richard Cuthbert and Cheryl Redd-Cuthbert Susanne and Stephen Daley Dorcee and Bob Davenport Phil and Elaine Davis Ginger and Henry Dean Kathy and Grant Degginger Mike and Maggie DeLaurentis Keith Dolliver Joanie Dolsen and Dale Sunitsch Gregg DuPont and Linda Debowes Ed Poe Agency Insurance Ian and Maria Einman Edith Elion Jerry and Julie Elkington LeAnn and Craig Elkins Sandra L. English Jodi and Andrew Evenson Vicki Fabre Nyle and Terri Farmer Alison Fast Judy and Rex Faubion David Fitzpatrick Micki and Bob Flowers Forrest Foltz Sara Frank Neal Gafter Barrie and Richard Galanti Carmen and Carver Gayton David and Kathryn Godwin Laura B. Gowen Steve Cochran (T-Mobile), former Board Member Linda Anderson and Duane Chase (Kurt from The Sound of Music film) celebrate Opening Night. Michael J. Green Wendy Halpin Christine and Paul Hammann Linda Hanika Jo and Jeff Hannon Helen and Adam Harmetz Steve Harrell Janet and Bill Harris Mary Hawkins and Ron Anderson Sandra Hawkins Alex Hay Deborah Haynes Barbara and James Heavey Jennifer and Chris Heman Paul Hensel Richard and Sheila Hess Harold and Mary Frances Hill Kathy J. Hill Rick Hjelm Diane and David Hoff Bob Homchick Clarence Hopson Mary Horan Gwen and Randy Houser Bu Huang John Hughes Winifred and Peter Hussey Walt Jaccard and Bonnie Sundberg Terry Jankowski Linda and Eric Jeppesen Jon L. Johnson Brad Jones Judy and Jerry Karwhite Travis and Suzanne Keeler Steven and Barbara Kelln Jan Kendle Ruth and Harold Kephart Marillyn Ketcherside Cindy A. Klett Konstantin Komissarchik Teri Kopp and Walt Weber Shari and Mike Koppel Melissa and Eli Krohn Jack Kropp Kimberly Kuresman Toni and Michael Kuresman Deborah Lamb Alice Lamken Jackie Larsen Deborah and Glenn Lasko Donalee Lee Sandra Lee and David Hertz Lex Lindsey and Lynn Manley Gary and Mona Locke David and Charlotte Lomet Angela Loney Dennis and Kathy Long Floyd and Kim Lorenz Ken and Darlene Lowe Karen and David Lyons Brad and Christina Mace Glenn and Jeanne Malubay Mary Ann and John Mangels Chris Manly Claudia Marston Cindy Martin Angela and David McCann Mel and MJ McDonald Mark Wesley, new Board Member Eileen Glasser Wesley and Melvyn Poll enjoy Opening Night festivities. Nancy and James McMurrer Gina Meyers Erika Michael Carol and Hart Miller Camille Moawad The Morgan Fund Margaret Morrison Joseph Mulcahy Mulvihill Insurance Service Robert A. Nelson Paul and Charlene Neuss Janice Nishimori Rebecca Norlander and Chuck Bassett Roger Nyhus Duane and Bonnie Olson Rick and Amy Ouhl Sean Overland Mary and D.L. Patterson Robert and Steffi Pencovic Sonja Perkins William Phinizy Kim Piira Nancy and Guy Pinkerton Suzanne and Lee Pintar Joan and Brian Poor Stephanie and Jay Potter William S. and Linda A. Potter Llewelyn and Jonie Pritchard Alice and Dick Rapasky Deanna and Donald Rappe Kathryn and Ed Rawn Chester Reilly Rella and Ronald Reimann David and Barbara Repanich Pamela Rhodes Jan and Kerry Richards Betty and Wayne Robertson Joyce E. Roether Judy Rosen Todd and Donna Rosenberg Pam Rosendahl Curtis and Myrna Rosler Valerie Rosman Stephen and Brenda Rountree Clifford Rowe Shannon Sakshaug Sarah Sandvold In Loving Memory of Herman Sarkowsky Michael Saunderson Jasper Schneider Bobbie and Tom Schroeder Skip Schuette Joe Schwartz Dana and Rhianna Shaltry Lee and Gwen Shelford Neal and Linda Shulman Andrew Shultz Don and Marilyn Sidel Kathryn and Jon Sigler Lauren and Elliot Silvers Judy and Ben Simmons Kristina and Phil Simpson Helen Sing Drs. Ames and Charlotte Smith Bob and Pan Smith Robert L. Smith J W Song and A J Rieger Mark and Jennifer Spatz Gladys Steele David Stephens Warren Stickney Diana and Perry Stultz Susan Takemoto and David Miller Harry Taniguchi, Jr. Kay Taylor and Walter Oliver Ted and Gwynne Taylor Stephen and Terri Thomas Jeanne Thompson Mark Thornquist Karen and Michael Thorp Ron Torrence Carole and Conrad Tovar Amanda and Gary Allen Tucci Jim and Kathy Tune Terrence Turner Larry Valdez Jeannette and Bill Victory Liz and Fred Walters Sheri L. Ward Stephanie and Lyle Waterman Olivia Webb and Chris Johnson Betty Weller Linda Wells Ben and Barbara Whisler Charles and Barbara White Clinton and Susan White Robert and Sara Wicklein Jackie and Thomas Wilkinson Windermere Real Estate Renton, Inc. Flora J. Wong Tana Wong Jessica Wray Margo and Curtis Wright Margaret Yekel 13 Anonymous +In-kind *Deceased 34 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE Please join us in thanking our corporate and institutional sponsors for their generous support of The 5th Avenue Theatre! 2015/16 SEASON SPONSORS MAJOR SPONSORS SPONSORS For more information about sponsorships, please contact Sarah Bednar at (206)260-2185 or [email protected] Alaska Airlines is proud to be a sponsor for The 5th Avenue Theatre’s 2016/17 Season. Their vibrant productions and commitment to quality make the company a gem for the Pacific Northwest, providing opportunities to local artists and schools throughout the region. We hope you have enjoyed this spectacular presentation of A Night With Janis Joplin as much as we enjoy supporting The 5th Avenue Theatre. Y O U R N O N - P R O F I T M U S I C A L T H E AT E R C O M PA N Y EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP See It Again for $25 * *Bring paid ticket stub to The 5th Avenue Box Office on day of performance. One stub per customer. $25 tickets subject to availability. Not valid for Prime/Pearl seating, with other offers or on previously purchased tickets. DAVID ARMSTRONG (Executive Producer and Artistic Director) Since his appointment in 2000, Armstrong has guided The 5th Avenue to a position as one of the nation’s leading musical theater companies, acclaimed for both its development and production of new works and its innovative stagings of classic musicals. As a director, he has created memorable 5th Avenue productions of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well & Living in Paris, A Room with a View; Oliver!; Candide; Hello, Dolly!; Sweeney Todd; White Christmas; Hair; Mame; A Little Night Music; The Secret Garden; Anything Goes; Company; The Rocky Horror Show; Pippin; Vanities; Yankee Doodle Dandy!; and Saving Aimee, which made its Broadway debut as Scandalous under Armstrong’s direction in November 2012. Prior to The 5th, he spent nearly 20 years as a freelance director, choreographer, and librettist. His work has been seen in New York, Los Angeles and at many leading regional theaters including The Kennedy Center, Ordway Center, Ford’s Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse, and New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse. From 1990 through 1995, he served as artistic director of Cohoes Music Hall in upstate NY. Armstrong has also written the books for the musicals The Wonder Years (winner of seven Drama-Logue Awards), Gold Rush, and Yankee Doodle Dandy! BERNADINE (BERNIE) C. GRIFFIN (Managing Director) first joined The 5th Avenue in 2002 as director of theater advancement and development. She was appointed managing director in January 2010 and is responsible for the administrative, marketing, fundraising, information services and facility operations, as well as oversight of all activities related to the Board of Directors. During her tenure, The 5th Avenue has grown from a $10 million to a $25 million organization. She brings to her position 30 years of fundraising and arts management experience. Prior to The 5th Avenue, she served as director of development for the prestigious Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, as well as for The Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach, California. Before moving to California, she served at the Seattle Symphony where she is proud to have been part of the team that built Benaroya Hall. In addition to the Symphony, Griffin worked for the Tony Award-winning Seattle Repertory Theatre, as well as Tony Randall’s National Actors Theatre in New York. She began her career at the University of Denver. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington and is proud to have been born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington. She is a member of Theater and Communications Group, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre as well as a board member of Seattle Rotary #4 and the Downtown Seattle Association. She has also served as a grants panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts. Griffin was named one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2013 Women of Influence. She is married to award-winning actor Seán G. Griffin. NOW - MAY 8, 2016 A 5TH AVENUE THEATRE / ACT THEATRE COLLABORATION PRESENTED AT ACT THEATRE (206) 625-1900 WWW.5THAVENUE.ORG GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE CALL 1-888-625-1418 ON 5TH AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE 2015/16 SEASON SPONSOR OFFICIAL AIRLINE 36 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE RESTAURANT SPONSOR BILL BERRY (Producing Artistic Director) served as The 5th Avenue’s associate producing artistic director and casting director from 2002 through 2009. During that time, he directed productions of West Side Story (Seattle Times Footlight Award), Wonderful Town (Seattle Times Footlight Award), Wizard of Oz and Smokey Joe’s Café. In 2014, he made his Broadway debut as the director of the hit musical First Date at the Longacre Theatre. Berry’s directing work has been seen at theaters across the country, most recently at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse where he directed a critically acclaimed production of On the Town. Directing highlights include Cabaret performed at The 5th Avenue Theatre, St. Paul’s Ordway Center (Ivey Award), San Jose’s American Musical Theatre, and Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars, as well as the smash hits Little Shop of Horrors, First Date, and RENT, The Music Man, and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel at The 5th. From 2002 to 2009, he served as the producing director for The 5th Avenue’s education and outreach programs. During that time he significantly expanded the scope and impact of these initiatives, including spearheading the creation of Fridays at The 5th and The 5th Avenue Awards, honoring excellence in high school musical theater, as well as substantially increasing the reach of the Adventure Musical Theater Touring Company throughout the Northwest. These programs combined now serve over 70,000 students annually. He also initiated the Show Talk series, which seeks to deepen the theater-going experience. Prior to his work at The 5th Avenue Theatre, Berry was a freelance theater artist based in New York City. YOUTH PROGRAMS At The 5th Avenue Theatre, we pride ourselves on our extensive education programs that reach over 74,000 young people across the Pacific Northwest each year. Through a variety of classes, programs and events, we teach students not only a passion for the arts, but valuable life skills. TECH TUESDAYS A co-production with ACT High school students get the opportunity to learn about the process of creating live musical theater. The program engages students with access to behind the scenes technical theater professionals and techniques. Tuesday, May 31– Lerner and Loewe's Paint Your Wagon Playing Now - May 8 TALKS AND PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Here at The 5th Avenue Theatre we offer a variety of audience enrichment opportunities that bring patrons to a deeper level of appreciation for the shows they see here. Join us to learn more about what you see on our stage. Especially designed for the middle school age, this two week program will focus on the core disciplines of musical theater, while students gain confidence and enjoy the comraderie that theater can build. August 1-12, 2016 SHOW TALKS WITH ALBERT EVANS FRIDAYS AT THE 5TH Join us one hour before select performances for educational, enlightening and entertaining pre-show talks hosted by Artistic Associate, Albert Evans. Show Talks are always free and open to all audiences. A Night With Janis Joplin Show Talks 6:30 PM,Tuesday, March 29, 2016 6:30 PM, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 7:00 PM,Thursday, March 31, 2016 6:30 PM,Tuesday, April 5, 2016 6:30 PM, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 7:00 PM,Thursday, April 7, 2016 6:30 PM,Tuesday, April 12, 2016 6:30 PM, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 7:00 PM,Thursday, April 14, 2016 Kinky Boots Show Talks 6:30 PM, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 7:00 PM,Thursday, April 28, 2016 6:30 PM,Tuesday, May 3, 2016 6:30 PM, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 7:00 PM,Thursday, May 5, 2016 POST-SHOW TALKBACKS Want to know more about a show you just saw? Join us on select Sunday evening performances for a free post-show talkback with the cast and creative team. Tickets for the evening’s performance are required. Sunday, April 3, 2016 – A Night With Janis Joplin Sunday, April 10, 2016 – A Night With Janis Joplin Sunday, May 1, 2016 – Kinky Boots SPOTLIGHT NIGHT Here is your opportunity to learn more about the shows on our stage. Hosted by Executive Producer and Artistic Director David Armstrong, Spotlight Nights give you a chance to learn more about how musicals get written and produced and who writes them. Tuesday, May 10, 2016 – Lerner and Loewe's Paint Your Wagon at Benaroya Hall 7:00 PM, Sunday, June 26, 2016 – A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder THEATER TOURS Enjoy a guided tour and learn about the building’s ornate architecture and intriguing history. Tours are approximately 20 minutes with time for questions. If your group is interested in any specific topics, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Tours are held most Mondays at noon. Advance registration is required. Sign up at www.5thavenue.org/about/faq#free-tours High school students are invited to attend a themed master class with a theater professional before attending a 5th Avenue show. Teens are provided with a pizza party before the show and attend an exclusive talk-back following the performance. 3:30 PM, Friday, April 8, 2016 – A Night With Janis Joplin 3:30 PM, Friday, June 17, 2016 – Lerner and Loewe's Paint Your Wagon MUSICAL THEATER CLASS Acting, singing and dancing! The 5th Avenue Musical Theater Classes offer students the opportunity to improve the core skills necessary to this multifaceted theater art form. Join us to hone your musical theater skills! 4:00 PM, Monday, April 25, 2016 MEMBERS ONLY Members enjoy unique events all season long. We are excited to welcome new and long-time Annual Fund supporters to these special occasions. For more information about membership or upcoming events, contact Jeanne Thompson, Membership Manager, at (206) 971-7900 or [email protected]. BACKSTAGE TOURS Friends ($125+) join us for a guided tour of the theater, including backstage and onstage! 9:15 AM, Saturday, June 18, 2016 – Lerner and Loewe's Paint Your Wagon SPOTLIGHT NIGHT FOR MEMBERS Partners ($300+) enjoy VIP treatment including a pre-show reception and reserved seating at Spotlight Nights all season long! Tuesday, May 10, 2016 – Lerner and Loewe's Paint Your Wagon at Benaroya Hall 6:00 PM, Sunday, June 26, 2016 – Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder TECH WEEK REHEARSALS Friends ($125+) experience working rehearsals in the theater and pre-rehearsal talks with artistic leadership. Patrons ($600+) come early to enjoy a light supper before rehearsal begins. 7:00 PM, Saturday, May 28, 2016 – Lerner and Loewe's Paint Your Wagon encore art sseattle.com 37 Y O U R N O N - P R O F I T M U S I C A L T H E AT E R C O M PA N Y UPCOMING EVENTS Y O U R N O N - P R O F I T M U S I C A L T H E AT E R C O M PA N Y PATRON INFORMATION EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES In the event of an emergency, please wait for an announcement for further instructions. Ushers will be available for assistance. are available at Coat Check for use, free of charge, with a valid ID and subject to availability. Braille playbills are available at no cost from Coat Check. Elevator access is available with usher assistance. ADDRESS The 5th Avenue Theatre is located at 1308 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101. The Theatre Administrative Offices are located at 1326 5th Avenue, Suite 735, Seattle, WA 98101. EMERGENCY NUMBER The theater’s emergency number in Coat Check is 206-625-1294. Leave your account number or exact seat location with your emergency contact in case they need to reach you. The 5th Avenue offers American Sign Language interpreted, audio described, and open captioned performances. BOX OFFICE 206-625-1900. SMOKING POLICY Smoking is NOT allowed in any part of the theater or within 25 feet of entrance. FIREARMS POLICY No firearms of any kind are allowed in any part of the theater. ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair seating is available. The theater is equipped with the Sennheiser Listening System for the hard of hearing; headsets For more information, call 206-625-1900 (voice) or email [email protected]. CANDY & BEVERAGES Items purchased at the lobby concession stand may be brought into the theater. Beverages must be in a bottle with cap or a theater cup with lid. COAT CHECK is located on north side of lobby. LOST & FOUND Call 206-625-1418 between 10 AM and 4 PM on weekdays. 5TH AVENUE THEATRE GROUP SALES Groups of 10 or more can save. Call 888-625-1418 or email [email protected]. ADMINISTRATION 206-625-1418. FAX 206-292-9610. WEBSITE www.5thavenue.org THEATER RENTAL For information regarding booking, please contact Cathy Johnstone at 206-625-1418. Wish LIST As a non-profit theater, we rely on the generosity of our community to help us present the best work possible. The 5th Avenue Theatre is currently in need of the following items. If you or your company can help us, please contact Office Manager Kelly Radke at (206)625-1418. All items are tax deductible. • 1 board-of-director-style conference table • 8 padded arm/easy chairs approximately 20’long x 5’wide • Forklift Stay Connected to The 5th! Join the Conversation with #5thJanis. Sign Up for 5th Avenue Email Check Out Our Mobile Site and App www.5thavenue.org/account/signup Currently available for iPhone and Android. Join our email list and you’ll be the first to know about ticket deals, upcoming events, and everything else 5th Avenue! Sign up at: Visit www.5thavenue.org on your mobile device to access our mobile site. Or visit your mobile app store and search for The 5th Avenue Theatre. Follow us on Instagram Become a Fan on Facebook Late-breaking news, musical theater trivia, backstage happenings, and more. It’s all there on Facebook when you become a fan. www.facebook.com/5thave Post your photos at special events using #5thAvenue and tell us what you think of your favorite shows! instagram.com/the5thavenuetheatre Follow Us on Twitter Tweet along with us at special events and tell us what you think of your favorite shows! twitter.com/5thAveTheatre Read More on the Blog Can’t get enough 5th Avenue? Get an in-depth look at The Theatre with wide-ranging posts about 5th Avenue influencers from actors to creatives to supporters. www.5thavenue.org/blog 38 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE Visit our YouTube Channel Chats with visiting artists, clips from Spotlight Night, behind-the-scenes looks at shows in progress and more. See what we’ve added to our video library on The 5th Avenue YouTube Channel. www.youtube.com/5thAvenueTheatre David Armstrong, Executive Producer and Artistic Director Bernadine C. Griffin, Managing Director Bill Berry, Producing Artistic Director ARTISTIC Ian Eisendrath Alhadeff Family Director of New Works & Music Supervisor Lauren Smith Assistant Producer Kat Sherrell Associate Music Supervisor Kelsey Thorgalsen New Works Coordinator & Casting Associate Trisha Hein Company Manager Albert Evans Artistic Associate Dane Andersen Music Coordinator Chelsea Greenwood Music Apprentice EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATION Pauls Macs Executive Assistant to Mr. Armstrong & Mr. Berry Denver Bingham Executive Assistant to Ms. Griffin & Ms. Moga COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING AND PATRON SERVICES Chris Marcacci Director of Marketing Marketing and Public Relations Bridget Morgan PR & Communications Manager Erin Helmholz PR & Communications Associate Jordan Lusink Communications Coordinator Reesa Nelson Marketing & Engagement Manager Britt Tayrien Media Buyer and Promotions Manager David Vedder Subscription Marketing Manager Rachel Liuzzi Marketing Content Manager Jeff Carpenter Senior Graphic Designer Kevin Harris Graphic Designer Becky Kelley Production Artist Mary Dellasega Patron Relations Customer Service/Ticketing Peggy Busteed Subscription Services Manager Chad Biesman Corporate & Group Sales Manager Isabel Dickey Ticketing Manager Martha McKee Patron Experience Assistant Khajha Rogers Senior Customer Service Associate Customer Service Associates Christine Anderson, Courtney Bennett, Francesca Betancourt, Shayna Boardman, Misha Dumois, Keeli Erb, Jenna Galdun, Amanda Green, Megan Gurdine Thornberry, Renee Infelise, Ada Karamanyan, Melanie Owen, Kayla Rabe, Andrew Rowland, Nick Spencer, Pam Wagher, Patrick Walrath, Lily Warpinski, Rachel Zimmerman Direct Sales/Telefundraising Christa Bond Direct Sales/Telefunding Manager Edwin Boyd Assistant Manager Henriette Klauser, Sandra Kurjiaka, Jim Pennington, Gail Sage, Andrea Smith, Joseph Staub, Edwin Stone, Phillip Threet, Mark Williams Representatives Front of House Jaime Welker Front of House Manager Ed Lammi, Sean Martin, Robin Obourn, Emma Ruhl House Managers Garth Ball, Mike Chang, Colin Chez, Frank Chinn, Alia Collin-Friedrichs, Dave Cusick, Stephanie Guerrero, Nancy Harris, Casey Kaplowitz, Ed Lammi, Sean Martin, Tony Mazzella, Sue Moser, Robin Obourn, Liz Pyle, Emma Ruhl, Scott Seramur, Kalia Towers-Thomas, Olivia Vaughn-Welker, Donald Yates Head Ushers Kathleen Bryant, Barbie Denend, Karen Hall, Tony Mazzella Coat Check DEVELOPMENT Michelle Moga Vice President of Philanthropy Sarah McKee Bednar Corporate Giving Manager Jill Carnine Individual Giving Officer Amy Chasanov Foundation & Government Relations Manager Danielle Franich Special Events Manager Camille Gomez Donor Relations Officer Christine Johnson Circles Manager Chelsea Judd Development Coordinator Desiree Saraspi Donor Information Services Manager Linda Sherran Major & Planned Giving Officer Jeanne Thompson Membership Manager EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Anya Rudnick Director of Education and Outreach Orlando Morales Director of Rising Star Project and Internships Connie Corrick School Programs Manager Kwapi Vengesayi Community Engagement Specialist Lauren Ruhl Adventure Musical Theater Coordinator FINANCE Dean Frerker Vice President of Finance Rory Krout Controller Sherrill Nichols Payroll Administrator Sean Stelfox Production Staff Accountant Joline Fung Accounting Associate Kelly Cogswell Accounts Payable Coordinator Ben Leifer Human Resources Manager INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Jim Cornelson Director of IT Melisa Bumpus Assistant Director of IT – Systems Maryke VanBeuzekom Assistant Director of IT – Data Nichole Mines Senior Database Manager Douglas Day Helpdesk Administrator Christopher Cuhel Database Coordinator OPERATIONS Catherine Johnstone Director of Facility Operations Alda Shepherd Facility Manager Kelly Radke Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator STAGE DOOR/SECURITY STAFF Mike Chang, Karen Hall, Erik Knauer, Dean LaRoque, Meg Plimpton ATTORNEYS For The 5th Avenue Theatre: Levin Plotkin & Menin Loren H. Plotkin and Susan Mindell Lawton Penn Sendroff & Baruch, LLP PRODUCTION Julia L. Collins Director of Production Mo Chapman Production Logistics Coordinator Erik Holden Technical Director Shannin Strom-Henry Costume and Wardrobe Director Sets & Rigging Laurel S. Horton Head Carpenter Ken Berg Automation Carpenter John Hudson Head Flyman/Rigger Dave McCawley Production Flyman C. Luke Mathis Head Builder Brian Ainslie Assistant Builder Lighting Sean Callahan Head Electrician Stephen A. Graham Assistant Electrician Ross M. Brown, Noel Clayton Key Electricians Nate Redford Programmer Sound Karen Marta Katz Head Sound Engineer James Rudy Assistant Sound Engineer Kelly Mickelson Key Sound Engineer Props Diana J. Gervais Production Property Master Tristan E. Hansen Creative Property Master Katy Brown Assistant Property Master Ariana Donofrio, Austin Smart, Patty Kovacs Prop Builders/Artisans Costumes & Wardrobe Christopher Moad Costume Shop Manager Deborah Engelbach Costume & Wardrobe Assistant Marlys McDonald Wardrobe Master Randy Werdal Assistant Wardrobe Master Gillian Paulson Draper Rigmor Vohra Cutter/Tailor Kellie Dunn, Jeanna Gomez Master Crafts Patti Emmert, Holly Kipp, Robin Montero, Teresa O’Leary First Hands Hair & Make-up Mary Jones Head Hair and Make-up Heather Sincic Assistant Hair and Make-up SPECIAL THANKS ACCO • Alphagraphics • Eden Pest Control • Evergreen Fire and Safety • McKinstry • Minuteman Press • Penske • Rainier Building Services • Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery • Servicemark LLC • Unico Properties • Walter E. Nelson Co. • Washington Graphics LLC • Whitman Global Carpet Care • Zee Medical Service Y O U R N O N - P R O F I T M U S I C A L T H E AT E R C O M PA N Y 5TH AVENUE THEATRE STAFF Rewards you love. 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