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The Hollywood Concert Orchestra, an ensemble of America’s finest musicians, has become one of the premier pops ensembles in the world. With its unique presentation of the latest TV, movie, and Broadway themes written and arranged especially for the orchestra, the Hollywood Concert Orchestra is known as “the Orchestra of the Stars” featuring the best and brightest guest artists and soloists in lively and entertaining performances. That is what THE HOLLYWOOD CONCERT ORCHESTRA specializes in...the music that “made” the movies!

SCHINDLER’S LIST SPIDER MAN MY FAIR LADY (SOLOISTS) SOUND OF MUSIC (SOLOISTS) THE INCREDIBLES JAMES BOND, 007 STAGE COACH (TRIBUTE TO JOHN WAYNE) AN AMERICAN IN PARIS ET INTERMISION AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS CHICAGO (THE MOVIE) THE STING WEST SIDE STORY SUITE (SOLOISTS)

HOLLYWOOD CONCERT ORCHESTRA A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS Thursday, February 18, 2016 This performance is generously sponsored by:

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The Hollywood Concert Orchestra was founded in 1999 by John R. Giattino and Judith M. Giattino. Both John and Judith have been promoting concerts since that time, and have produced tours for the Hollywood Concert Orchestra across the United States as well as the People’s Republic of China, Japan, Taiwan and Korea. The Hollywood Concert Orchestra has toured recently with the famous movie star Ms. Shirley Jones, who received an Oscar for her performance in the movie Elmer Gantry, which also starred Burt Lancaster. Ms. Jones also starred in a very successful television series, The Partridge Family, which won several Emmy Awards. Throughout his many years as a producer, John Giattino has been associated with such great artists as Mantovani, Percy Faith, Henry Mancini, Arthur Fiedler and many other ‘greats’ in the pop orchestra genre. For many years, Mr. Giattino was a general musical contractor for Columbia Artists. He also See Something Spectacular

provided touring orchestras for such artists as Rosemary Clooney, Boots Randolph, Chet Atkins, Floyd Cramer, Robert Goulet, Mitzi Gaynor, Carol Lawrence, and Frank Gorshin. John and Judith also produced a tour titled, A Tribute to Mario Lanza, featuring former Metropolitan Opera tenor Mr. Thomas Booth. The Hollywood Concert Orchestra is best known for its special musical arrangements of both current and classic movie themes. In various programs the orchestra performed music dating back to the early ‘30s, as well as the most current hits from such movies as “The Lion King” and “Mission Impossible”. As a touring orchestra, The Hollywood Concert Orchestra sets up goals to explore various artistic horizons not only in the United States but abroad, as well. During the last decade the Orchestra has performed at numerous festivals and concert halls across the United States. The Orchestra’s management also dedicates a great deal of attention to book

the Orchestra to perform in other countries. Its 17-concert debut tour of Taiwan in 2000 was a sell-out experience for local organizers, which was followed by the Orchestra’s re-engagements to Taiwan several times after. The Orchestra’s program titled “A Night at the Oscars” was heard in Portugal and Spain during the spring of 2004. Based on the success of numerous American tours, the Orchestra has represented the Hollywood theme in the Far East, as well. Their performances were extremely well received in Japan, Taiwan, and Mainland China. The Hollywood Concert Orchestra’s American tour during the 2015-16 season will be a highlight of the Orchestra’s touring schedule upon their return from the Far East. Their program “A Night at the Oscars” will take you on a musical journey of what Hollywood has given us since 1927.

Dennis G. Assaf, Conductor DENNIS G. ASSAF is Co-Founder, Executive/ Artistic Director, Conductor of the Jefferson Performing Arts Society was born in suburban New Orleans. His dream for 38 years was to build a performing arts center for his community, which finally materialized this season. It will be held in his new $55 million palace. In the meantime, Maestro Assaf has created educational outreach programs for children and adults alike and introduced the Metro New Orleans community to stars from the world of the performing arts and literally CityOperaHouse.org

from the world at large. He is a frequent guest conductor around the globe having just recently conducted two rarely heard operas for the Servizio Culturale di Trento, Italy. Last season Maestro Assaf conducted the bio-musical about D.H. Lawrence entitled “LAWRENCE-SCANDALOUS! CENSORED!BANNED! in London. He has conducted The Croatian National Theatre Opera Orchestra, Rijeka, Croatia; The Solisti dell’ Orchestra Filarmonica di Roma, Italy; The Cairo Symphony, Egypt; The Orchestra Fiorentina da Camera of Florence, Italy. He conducted Verdi’s LA TRAVIATA for the inaugural season of the Lecco Opera Festival in Lecco, Italy. Back home, he has also conducted for the Acadiana Symphony of Louisiana and the Portland (Maine) Symphony and Ballet. Maestro Assaf made his Carnegie Hall debut in May 1993 with the New England Symphonic Ensemble in a performance of the Mozart C Minor Mass. Maestro Assaf made his European debut with the Kings College Orchestra in Aberdeen, Scotland in an allMozart program.

Best Classical Music Production (A GALA EVENING WITH FREDERICA VON STADE, 1996) and for Outstanding Achievement in 1994. He was named “One to Watch” by New Orleans Magazine in 1982 and 1994. JPAS and Assaf’s achievements have also been the subject of a national broadcast of Artsbreak on the Bravo Entertainment channel. He is the recipient of the 2010 Storer-Boone Lifetime Achievement Award. Other awards in 2012 were the Distinguished Merit Award from the American Association of Community Theatres (AACT); The Civic Award by the Jefferson Alliance for Good Government; The Virgie Ott Tourism Award by the Jefferson Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and the very first Community Arts Award for a Jefferson Parish organization given by the Arts Council of New Orleans. Maestro Assaf’s reunion with the Hollywood Concert Orchestra on the “Night At the Oscars” upcoming tour is a highlight of his 2015-16 concert sesason.

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Eamon Pereyara, Tenor Mr. Pereyra is a Houston Native and received his Bachelors in Vocal Performance from the Moore’s School of Music at the University of Houston. He graduated with his Masters’s degree in Vocal Performance at Florida State University. Some of Mr. Pereyra’s recent roles include: Ferrando in Mozart’s Così fan tutte, Don Ramiro in Rossini’s La cenerentola, Remendado in Bizet’s Carmen, Juaquino in Beethoven’s Fidelio, Tamino in Mozart’s Die Zauberflote, Captain MacHeath in Britten’s The Beggar’s

Opera, Orpheus in Offenbach’s Orphee Aux Enfers, Henrik in Sondheim’s A Little Night Music and Anthony in Sweeney Todd. Some of Mr. Pereyra’s Awards and Scholarships included: Opera Shelfer Scholarship, Richard Joel Scholarship, Tallahassee Music Guild Scholarship, Glenys Gallaher Award. Mr. Pereyra returned to Pensacola Opera to be a part of their 2014-2015 Young Artist Program in which he will perform Parpignol in Puccini’s La bohème and cover the role of Frederic in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance. Mr. Pereyra performed in Mainland China on the concert tour with Hollywood Concert Orchestra in 2015.

Silvia Vannoy, Soprano Silvia Vannoy is originally from Portland, OR. She graduated from the University of Arizona with her BFA in musical theatre. She was recently seen off-Broadway in The Alpha, NYC’s production of Naughty: An Evening of R-Rated Holiday Shorts, as well as in an off-Broadway showcase through TAPNYC, where she worked with up and coming musical theatre composers Carner & Gregor, and playwright and agent Bobby

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Holder. Other recent credits include: (Arizona Repertory Theatre) Laurey in Oklahoma!, Lorraine in The Man Who Came to Dinner, Gloria in Boeing, Boeing, Julia Leveret in Lend Me a Tenor, Our Lady of the Spa in Nine; (Arizona Theatre Company) the Gwendolyn U/S in The Importance of Being Earnest, Gregory/ Ensemble/Musician/ Juliet & Lady Capulet U/S in Romeo & Juliet. She currently attends voice sessions with Susan Eichhorn Young, and acting seminars with Dian Ainslee in their respective studios in NY. Silvia is very excited to be working with the Hollywood Concert Orchestra, as a part of the cast on the “The Night at the Oscars” tour.

Dennis Assaf, Conductor Silvia Vannoy, Soprano Eamon Pereyra, Tenor First Violins Virgil Lupu, Concertmaster Connie Markwick Ashley Dyer Jonathan Urizar Yoo Seb Cho Tracy Woodard Second Violins Bogdan Berindean, Principal Normal Bernal Jack Cobos Leslie Conner Erin Zuchniewicz Violas Patrick Shelc, Principal Martha Oceguera

Cellos Ilia De La Rosa, Principal David Ramirez Javier Arias Double Bass Chris Korenkiewicz Flute / Piccolo Carrie Wiesinger Oboe Rachel Maczko Clarinet Mark Kleine Bassoon Phelan Young French Horns Jessica Santiago, Principal James Perry

Trumpets Clark Irwin, Principal Jeff Markwick Trombones Jason Casanova (tenor) Brent Vokes (bass) Percussion Chris Nolin, Principal Julia Ross Keyboard Doug Scott Tour Manager Chris Nolin Librarian Carrie Wiesinger

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Just as a plant craves light, Celtic people are drawn to music and song. Scattered around the world like seeds on the wind, they are propelled by the powerful rhythms and motifs of a mysterious and exuberant ancient culture. Music is the soul, the very lifeblood of their tradition. It binds them together, even as it sets them apart. This driving passion for music and dance is the keystone of Celitc identity. Their response to melody, lyric, and the criss-crossing rhythms of Irish dance is reflexive, intuitive, and filled with joy. The Irish embrace their musical culture like no other nation. And their pride in artistry is its own reward. Above all else, it is this natural affinity with music and song that has given Celtic people a truly global voice. A Celtic Voice. Every thundering dance tune and plaintive melody is a separate thread in the broad and colourful tapestry of Celtic music. Spirit of Freedom tells the story of Irish independence, beginning 100 years ago with the Easter Rising. Akin to America’s 4th of July, the Easter Rising of 1916 created the Ireland we know and love today. Through music, song, dance, and storytelling, Celtic Nights honors the struggle of a people fighting to gain freedom, independence, and true democracy.

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“I have seen the original Riverdance and it was great BUT there is no comparison with the entertainment Celtic Nights gave.” –Michelle Pelletier Cormier “Celtic nights have brought our distinctive and evolving music and dance tradition to the world stage and showcased our tradition in spectacular fashion.” –Enda Kenny, the prime minister of Ireland “Six of Ireland’s most accomplished dancers mirror six of its finest voices to present a spell-binding and exhilarating picture of a proud people and their passion.” –The Valentine Theater, New York

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CELTIC NIGHTS PERFORMERS DANCERS: Gavin Boyle Kevin Goble Leanne Phelan Rachel Hunter Sarah Fennell

SINGERS: Ciaran Olohan Emily O’Dwyer Ian Drew Nik Parks Rebekah Johanne Sara Byrne

MUSICIANS: Ben Gunnery (fiddle, whistles) Laura Callaghan (guitar, banjo, mandolin) Stephen O’Connor (uilleann pipes, flute, guitar, whistles)

CAST BIOS Rebekah Johanne - Singer

SARA BYRNE - SINGER

Rebekah was born in Scotland but studied in London at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. After Graduating in London, she went on to work in musical theatre and choreography all around the world.

Sara Byrne is a professional singer and actress who has performed in various shows and productions in the U.S., UK and Ireland. She has a BA in Drama and Theatre Studies from Trinity College Dublin and upon completing her studies has worked with various theatre companies such as Macnas and performed the role of Titania in London based theatre company Immer-City’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream which ran in the Beckett Theatre in Dublin, toured Ireland and had a month long run in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

With an Orcadian heritage, Rebekah’s beautiful Celtic voice returns to Celtic Nights - The Spirit of Freedom. This is Rebekah’s third year with Celtic Nights and has travelled with the show to 33 different states in the U.S.. Rebekah’s theatre credits include: Celtic Arch, Celtic Nights- The Journey of Hope and Promise, Celtic Nights-The Emigrants Bridge, World of Musicals- China Tour, Thriller, Grease, Maureen in Rent, Heroes and Villains (Wimbledon Theatre) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Rebekah’s Choreography Credits include: The International Magic Tenors, Thriller, Grease, Beatles, and Oh What a Night! Rebekah is delighted to be returning to the U.S., and for the first time to Canada. She would like to thank her family for their continued support and dedicates her performance to her brother, Jamie. See Something Spectacular

IAN DREW- SINGER

27 year old Ian Drew was born and raised in the heart of Ireland, Dublin. Since birth he was raised listening to his cousin, Ronnie Drew, from the very well-known Irish folk band, The Dubliners. At the age of 17, Ian decided to follow in Ronnie’s footsteps and pursue his dream to become a singer. Ian has been entertaining people from far and wide since 2012 in Dublin City Centre as a singer and performer. In 2013 Ian got the amazing opportunity to perform ‘Rocky Road to Dublin’ In Dublin’s Croke Park for the All-Ireland Finals.

Ian is delighted to be on his first U.S. and Canadian tour with Celtic Nights-The Spirit of Freedom. CIARAN OLOHAN - SINGER

Ciaran has an established career as a singer and actor encompassing all genres of music from folk to operatic. A past pupil of Blackrock College, Ciaran has a BA in History and Greek and Roman Civilization from University College Dublin, and an MA in Classics, also from UCD. Ciaran studied singing with Philip O’Reilly at the Royal Irish Academy of Music for six years. While at the Academy he also received a diploma in performance. He also studied with Catherine Smith (Leinster School of Music). For Lyric Opera, Ciaran has performed in such productions as ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’, ‘Don Giovanni’ and ‘Il Trovatore’, all at the NCH. Most recently he travelled to Buxton, Manchester to perform the role of Pish Tush in Lyric’s production of The Mikado at the ‘International Festival of Gilbert and Sullivan’. He has made his own of the Baritone patter roles in Gilbert and Sullivan Operettes including The Mikado (The Mikado – NCH), Samuel (The Pirates – NCH), Pooh Bah (The Mikado – NCH) and Don Alhambra (The Gondoliers – Gaeity Theatre). In 2012 Ciaran performed in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre with Wide Open Opera’s debut production of Wagner’s, Tristan und Isolde, and in September of 2013 he performed once again with WOO in Raymond Dean’s, The Alma Fetish at the NCH. Last

year Ciaran performed in The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny for Rough Magic Theatre Company in partnership with Opera Theatre Company for the Sky Arts Ignition project at the Olympia Theatre. Musical Theatre roles include, Judd Fry (Oklahoma! – NCH), Harry the Horse (Guys and Dolls – NCH), The Kralahome (The King and I – NCH), Dr Jeckyl/Mr Hyde (Jeckyl and Hyde). As a vocalist and guitarist, Ciaran performs with his band, The Daily Howl, on a regular basis. Last year they released their first EP, and since then have toured Ireland doing the festival circuit, including the likes of ‘Electric Picnic (Laois), Castlepalooza (Tullamore), Canalaphonic (Dublin), Light Colour Sound (Kilkenny) to name a few. The band has performed in such venues around Ireland such as Whelans (Dublin), The Village (Dublin), Monroes (Galway), Cobblestone Joes (Limerick), Crane Lane (Cork) and many more between! The Daily Howl’s first album is currently being recorded with Irish artist Gavin Glass, and will be released this year. NIK PARKS - SINGER

Training: Royal Irish Academy of Music (under Dr. Veronica Dunne) and Mountview Academy of Theatre Art, London. Nik has also performed extensively in some of Ireland’s most beautiful theatres including Dublin’s National Concert Hall with Festival Productions, Belfast Opera House with St. Agnes’ and the Gaiety Theatre with Opera Ireland (Dead Man Walking Irish Premier).

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Nik’s roles in Ireland include Valjean in Les Miserables SE, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar (Winner Best Male Singer AIMS 2007 and Best Supporting Man WIFLO 2007), Freddie in Chess, Jekyll/Hyde in Jekyll & Hyde (Best Male Singer Nominee AIMS 2010 and Winner Best Male Singer and Best Male Performer WIFLO 2010) and Laurie in Little Women the Musical (Irish Premier.) Nik’s roles while training in London included Tevye in Fiddler On The Roof, Othello in Othello, Julian Marsh in 42nd Street and Fabrizio in The Light In The Piazza. In 2007 Nik was featured in the BBC TV series Any Dream Will Do – Andrew Lloyd Webber’s search for Joseph where he reached the final 20 out of over 10,000 contestants. Most recently Nik toured Spain in Jersey Boys, created the role of ‘The Romantic’ in West End Star Peter Corry’s production of Moulin Rouge Spectacular and was a featured soloist in Peter’s ever popular Christmas show The Music Box in Belfast’s Waterfront Hall. Nik has enjoyed two tours in Europe with GFD Promotions in The International Magic Tenors. He is delighted to be making his American and Canadian debut with Celtic Nights- The Spirit of Freedom. EMILY O’DWYER - SINGER

A native of Durrow, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Emily began her musical journey at 7 years of age when she joined the Adele O’Dwyer Tullamore Classical String School. Through See Something Spectacular

the years she established her music talents, participating in choirs, orchestras and quartets.

Moving to Vienna, Austria in early 2015, Emily continued her voice and violin studies at the Vienna Conservatoire of Music.

At the age of 17 Emily commenced her first voice lessons with teacher Ciaran Brady at the Tullamore Academy of Music. She completed her voice and violin grade exams achieving higher achiever awards in each case.

Upon her return from Austria, she rejoined the Maynooth University Chamber Choir to record their album and was part of the successful team which won Choir of the World at the Llangollen International Choral Festival in Wales. She performed with GFD promotions in Celtic Arch and is enjoying the 2016 U.S and Canadian tour of Celtic Nights -The Spirit of Freedom.

In 2011 Emily began her third level education at Maynooth University as an entrance scholarship student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in english and music. She studied violin under the tutelage of Sebastien Petiet and became a member of the university orchestra. She successfully auditioned for the renowned Maynooth University Chamber Choir and in spring 2013 toured in the U.S. with the choir and conductor Micheal Dawson. Whilst there, in addition to her choir participation she performed a solo violin piece accompanied by her choir colleagues at the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast celebration in the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York, Notre Dame University, Indiana and the Irish American Heritage Centre, Chicago. Emily graduated in 2014 with first-class honors in music. She formed Anu, a musical duo, with friend and fellow musician Rebecca Murphy. They recorded an album Lend an Ear and continue to charm audiences with their unique Celtic sound. They brought their music to Florence, Italy in 2014 and while there Emily took master classes in violin under Claudia Rizzitelli. She also took master classes in voice under Susanna Rigacci.

GAVIN BOYLE - DANCER

Gavin started dancing at the age of 6 for the Boyle School of Irish Dancing in Glasgow, Scotland. Throughout the 13 years of his competitive career he travelled all over the world and achieved a top ten placing at all major events including 5th in the World Championships. After giving up competing at the age of 19 he joined Riverdance where he toured the UK and Ireland. During his time at Riverdance he was also a member of their flying squad and performed on several TV programs throughout Europe. In 2008 he joined GFD Promotions and has since toured Germany, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Austria and Switzerland with Dance Masters and Gaelforce Dance. He was part of the original cast of Celtic Nights and is delighted to be coming back to America, and debuting in Canada, for it’s fourth tour. KEVIN GOBLE - DANCER

Kevin Goble started dancing when he was 8 years old. He joined the Griffin Lynch School of Irish Dance based in Leatherhead, taught

by Maggie Lynch and world-renowned choreographer Richard Griffin. Kevin has performed and competed at the highest level for 13 years now giving him the opportunity to dance over every continent! For the last 5 years Kevin have been touring with Gaelforce Dance and Dance Masters, dancing as the lead role. He has enjoyed many amazing experiences and met some amazing people along the way! Kevin’s touring experience has allowed him to perform in front of thousands of people. He has enjoyed every moment of it and I hopes it will continue for many more years. LEANNE PHELAN - DANCER Leanne was born in England and began Irish dancing at the age of just three. With a father from Kilkenny, Leanne was brought up listening to jigs and reels on repeat. At college she studied a broad range of dance from ballet to flamenco and everything in between. However, Irish dance has always remained her true passion. After competing for many years at a world championship level with the Griffin Lynch School, she was asked to join GFD Promotions. Over the past 5 years, Leanne has performed across the globe in China, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland and the U.S. She has also performed in London’s West End and The Royal Albert Hall alongside The Chieftains. This will be her third time returning to the States with the cast of Celtic Nights and looks forward to making her Canadian debut. Leanne asks that you stamp your feet, clap your hands and enjoy the show! CityOperaHouse.org

RACHEL HUNTER - DANCER Rachel Hunter started dancing for the Hunter School of Irish Dancing when she was just 4 years old. During her time competing she achieved consistent top 5 results throughout all of the major events, winning the Leinster Championship and numerous Dublin Championships. Since 2011, Rachel has been touring with Gaelforce Dance and Dance Masters and has loved every minute of living on the road. In 2013 she performed as the lead role “Rhiannon” in Gaelforce Dance. The shows have allowed her to perform across 3 different continents giving Rachel the chance to experience all the different cultures. When Rachel is not on tour, she performs at the famous Johnnie Foxes Pub in Dublin. Enjoy the show! SARAH FENNELL - DANCER Sarah began Irish dancing at the age of three and also took lessons in ballet, hiphop, tap and jazz until her early teens. She then focused primarily on competitive Irish dance and began working in dance shows from the age of 16. Sarah has been touring with Dance Masters and Gaelforce dance over the last 3 years as a lead dancer. She has been a dancer for the Louise Flood School of Irish Dance in Dublin for the past 10 years. Recently Sarah graduated from the University of Limerick with a BA in Irish Music and Dance where she majored in dance and took Traditional song for second area.

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Sarah has a huge interest in the development and performance of Irish music, song and dance. BEN GUNNERY - MUSICIAN Ben Gunnery is a multi-instrumentalist who studied at the Royal College of Music and Trinity College of Music, graduating with a first class degree in Classical Violin Performance. Ben has gone on tour internationally with various companies/bands/orchestras such as: Barrage, Riverdance, Gaelforce, Dance Masters, Celtic Legends, Irish Celtic, Incantation, Shane MacGowan and the Popes, Calgary Philharmonic, Lost Music of the Gaels (to name a few) and is a regularly booked musician for Orchestral/Classical/ Folk sessions in London for film/TV/contemporary composers.

It wasn’t long after, in that same year, he caught the eye of Michael Durkan (Executive Producer of GFD Promotions) and began his life as a touring musician. Stephen has toured the world in places such as Germany, Russia, China, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Australia,United States, England, Norway, France and Canada, playing in such shows as Gaelforce Dance, Dance Masters and Celtic Nights.

of traditional Irish music. She came to master the piano classically and traditionally, collecting numerous titles in Fleadh Ceoil competitions. From this she took up an interest in string instruments, beginning with tenor banjo, mandolin and in recent years, guitar. Laura won an All-Ireland title after just a year of playing guitar, and has since become known as one of the few female traditional guitarists in the country.

Stephen is very excited about touring the U.S. with Celtic Nights for the fourth time and Canada for the first time.

Laura is developing a reputation both as a singer, songwriter and a multi-instrumentalist performing extensively across Ireland, Europe and stateside with her band Perfect Friction, Irish dance shows and other musical projects.

LAURA CALLAGHAN - MUSICIAN A classical pianist since the age of 7, Laura was introduced at the age of 11 to the world

STEPHEN O’CONNOR - MUSICIAN Stephen O’Connor is a multi-instrumentalist from Dublin, Ireland. At the age of 11 he began playing the uilleann pipes and was taught by many influential pipers such as Sean Og Potts, Tommy Martin and Davy Spillane. It wasn’t long before Stephen began his professional career at just 15 becoming a regular fixture in Dublin’s Templebar. Stephen was educated in Templeogue College and went on to study in the sought after Ballyfermot College of Further Education. Having spent two years learning from influential flautist Paul McGrattan he received a distinction diploma in 2008.

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Notes from the Director

A Wharton Center Theatre Production Directed by BERT GOLDSTEIN

WHAT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO OUR WARRIORS? I think this is the ultimate question posed by ReEntry. The play tonight looks closely at the human toll beyond the battlefield. We see the warrior and his or her family at home where, in many cases, the war continues, but on a very different front. Invasions and air strikes are meticulously planned, but does our plan for war really consider what the re-entry process will entail? This struggle is deeply personalized by the characters in the play as they confront their post-war demons and attempt to move on. Are we doing enough for our vets, whether their wounds are physical, psychological or both?

Stage Management and Costume Design by KATHERINE NELSON*

Cast RUSTY BROUGHTON ERIC CHASE* DAVID DUNCKEL WENDY HEDSTROM LISA LAUREN SMITH*

Playwrights Emily Ackerman and KJ Sanchez did a remarkable job compiling interviews with veterans and their families, giving us tremendous insight into their battles at home as well as the battles within themselves. The portraits created are brutally honest, but within them, we witness compassion, humor, love and hope.

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This program will run approximately 90 minutes, with no intermission. There will be an AfterChat with company members directly following the performance. If you would like to participate, please remain in your seats while audience exits, then move to the front.

Not having any military background myself, this play has been an eye-opening and insightful journey that has led me to view veterans (and Marines in particular) in a different light. Like many of you, I am asking the question: Are we fulfilling our responsibility to them for what we’ve asked them to sacrifice? Bert Goldstein Director, ReEntry

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DAVID DUNCKEL (C.O.) David Dunckel’s performance in the role of “C.O.” hits RUSTY BROUGHTON (Charlie/Tommy) especially close to home, as he served for Originally from Flint, Michigan, Rusty is over 25 years in the United States Military.  pleased as punch to perform with the He began his career in the armed services sublime cast of ReEntry. Having graduated aboard a nuclear-powered submarine during from Michigan State University with a BFA the height of the cold war.  Transferring to in acting, he played Cliff/Emcee in Cabaret, the Army, Dunckel held duty assignments in Roger in RENT and, among others, Frank in Central America, Europe, the Middle East, The Rocky Horror Show. After graduation, and Africa – including combat tours in Iraq.  Rusty sang aboard Celebrity Cruises with He retired in 2014 and lives in Grand Ledge, a cappella group AQUAUDIO and later with Michigan.  He is an experienced actor who Celebrity’s production cast. Now living in New has tackled such difficult roles as Colonel York City, you may have seen Rusty as James Nathan Jessup in A Few Good Men and Lou Keown on Investigation Discovery’s The in the critically acclaimed Speed of Darkness. Perfect Murder. Rusty would like to thank HEDSTROM (Mom/Maria/ everyone at Wharton Center, his ReEntry WENDY family and YOU for taking the time to experi- Lisa) is thrilled to return to the Wharton Center stage, where she performed several ence this show. times as an MSU undergrad. She was most ERIC CHASE (John/Pete) is a recent trans- recently seen at both the Dio and Two Muses plant to Michigan from New York City. He is in  Always A Bridesmaid, as well as at the a freelance actor, director, and producer for Williamston Theatre in Miracle on South theatre, film and television. He works regularly Division Street, for which she won a Pulsar with Dysfunctional Theatre Company, AMIOS, Award. She has degrees in theatre and Emerging Artists’ Theatre Company, and the French, and she works in publishing. She filmmakers at House of Nod. He is a member thanks her wonderful husband and son, as of Actors’ Equity Association, and a member/ well as Bert for this terrific opportunity! Advanced Actor Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors. He is a fight chore- LISA LAUREN SMITH (Liz/Rebecca/ ographer, and periodically teaches workshops Suzanne) is a professional actress, singer in stage combat at theatre programs and col- and published author. Born and raised in leges. He is a licensed tour guide, and owns and Detroit, Michigan, she studied classical piano, operates the Greenwich Village Literary Pub violin, French horn and competitive figure skatCrawl and its several spin-off tours (literary- ing as a child. As a solo recording artist, she pubcrawl.com). He is on the board of directors has performed live in Detroit, Cleveland, Chiof Literary Manhattan. Each year, he donates cago, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. In 2005, his time to the A-T Children’s Project for their she released her debut album, Rock Steady, annual benefit. For more information, go to a mix of funk, rock and alternative. Lisa has been featured in multiple magazine publicaericdchase.com. CityOperaHouse.org

Series that provides family programming. Mr. Goldstein also manages the Kennedy Center Partners in Education program for teacher development, the Young Playwright’s Festival in East Lansing and Traverse City and Wharton’s entire artist-in-residency and master A diverse actress and singer for both musi- class programs which include groups like the cal theater and live performance, Lisa was Stratford Shakespeare Festival, River North featured as Ella Fitzgerald in the touring show, Chicago Dance, Ballet Hispanico, Tiempo One More Rhythm. Soon after, she was cast Libre, Esperanza Spaulding, Seana McKenna as Billie Holiday at the famed Stella Adler and Wynton Marsalis, to name to a few. He Theater in Hollywood, California, where her has produced several theatre pieces for the performance received rave reviews. A student Institute, including tours of plays for young of The Lee Strasberg Theater Institute, she audiences. continues to work as an actress. Her recent credits include TV roles on the BET sitcom, Mr. Goldstein is also responsible for Wharton Let’s Stay Together, on Detroit 187. Recent Center programs taken to Grand Rapids, film credits include Street Kings 2: Motor City, Traverse City and other locations statewide. Family Weekend and The Citizen. In 2010, she The Institute serves close to 30,000 learners received a Best Female Actor Subscriber Award of all ages across the state of Michigan in at The Detroit Repertory Theatre, and in 2011 a wide variety of venues. Mr. Goldstein has received an award for Lead Actress in a drama produced and directed several productions on behalf of Wharton Center, including colfrom the Rogue Critic. laborative productions with the Williamston Lisa just completed rehearsals for the off- Theatre, Stormfield Theatre and the MichiBroadway musical, Radio Soul, and was a gan State University Department of Theatre. headliner for the Charleston musical at the Theatre productions range from programs for 2014 Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, elementary school audience to plays for adult South Carolina. audiences and have included Theory of Mind, BERT GOLDSTEIN (Director) has served as Garden of Joy and The Shape of a Girl and director of the MSU Federal Credit Union “Master Harold”…and The Boys.

tions such as The B-List Magazine Detroit, Big, Radio and Records, Rhythmic Soul and Venus Diva. Her first self-published book, titled Simple Wisdom, is a literary work inspiring others to discover one’s true path.

Institute for Arts & Creativity at Wharton Center since 2008. As director, Mr. Goldstein oversees all Institute educational programming. Key programs overseen by Mr. Goldstein include the ACT ONE School Series that brings thousands of school children to see professional performances of theatre, dance and music and the ACT ONE Family

Prior to his employment with Wharton Center, Mr. Goldstein was the director of education for the two- time Tony Award® winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park for twelve years. He directed and produced for the Playhouse over 40 productions for young audiences that toured the region.

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Mr. Goldstein spent seventeen years in New York City, working as an actor, director and arts educator. For many years, he was affiliated with the Lincoln Center Institute and also worked for the educational programs at Manhattan Theatre Club, the Theatre Development Fund (the educational organization for Broadway), Theatre for a New Audience, TADA, the National Actors Theatre and Young Audiences New York. KATHERINE NELSON (Stage Manager, Costume Designer) is excited to be working on this production after previously stage managing The Garden of Joy, The Shape of a Girl, and “Master Harold”… and the Boys here at Wharton Center. She also works as a stage manager at the Detroit Public Theatre. Katherine is a proud graduate of the Purple Rose Theatre Company apprenticeship program and remains a resident artist and designer there. She has worked as a costume designer at many other professional theatres in the area, including the Purple Rose, Flint Youth Theatre, Tipping Point Theatre, Mosaic Youth Theatre, Performance Network Theatre, and Wild Swan Theatre. Additionally, she is the wardrobe supervisor at the Michigan Opera Theatre in Detroit. She is grateful to Patrick for his presence and support.

Produced by special arrangement by Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) The dialogue in this play was taken directly from interviews with real people. Names and details have been changed to respect confidentiality. CityOperaHouse.org

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The Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars The Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars Concert Series offers opera fans across North America a rare opportunity to experience remarkable young artists on the cusp of extraordinary careers. For more than 125 years, the Metropolitan Opera has been the artistic home of the greatest singers in the world. But the Met is also the launching pad for the opera stars of the future. Some of today’s leading artists got their first big break by winning the company’s national auditions, as members of the young artist program, or by catching the attention of Met talent scouts. Stephanie Blythe, Renée Fleming, Susan Graham, Deborah Voigt, Thomas Hampson, and Mariusz Kwiecien are just a few of the major artists to have come through the Met ranks. Another generation of young singers is waiting in the wings to be discovered.

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Brent Funderburk, Pianist

Anthony Kalil, Tenor

Amanda Woodbury, Soprano

Sarah Mesko, Mezzo Soprano

David Won, Baritone

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Artist Bios BRENT FUNDERBURK – Pianist Praised by The New York Times as an excellent pianist, South Carolina native Brent Funderburk has partnered world-class singers and instrumentalists in concert and on recording.  He has garnered respect as a distinguished recitalist and vocal coach in New York City. Mr. Funderburk has participated in many renowned summer programs and festivals including Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute, where he returned as a resident pianist in the 2015 Program for Singers.  Other recent summer engagements include the International Vocal Arts Institute (IVAI) in Virginia and SongFest at Pepperdine. He is a recipient of the Margo Garrett and Marc and Eva Stern Fellowships along with the prestigious Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara.  In the realm of art song, Mr. Funderburk has made many notable appearances, including a recent performance in the Marilyn Horne Song Celebration at Zankel Hall. He has collaborated with rising young artists as part of The Song Continues at Carnegie Hall.  His long-running collaboration with mezzo-soprano Naomi O’Connell has led to many U.S. recital appearances under the auspices of Concert Artists Guild, as well as radio broadcasts on New York’s WQXR as part of The McGraw-Hill Companies Young Artist Showcase.  Mr. Funderburk has also appeared in recitals at Alice Tully Hall, Merkin Hall, Symphony Space and the Ravinia Festival, among others.

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Also known for his instrumental collaborations, Mr. Funderburk has maintained an active schedule with violinist Francesca Anderegg.  The duo has performed at many U.S. venues, including the Chicago Cultural Center as part of the International Music Foundation’s Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert series. They have been featured on WQXR, Chicago’s WFMT, and MPR (Minnesota Public Radio).  Recording credits include a debut release with Ms. Anderegg under the Albany label. Mr. Funderburk is on staff of the Ellen and James S. Marcus Institute for Vocal Arts at The Juilliard School, where he received his Master’s degree in Collaborative Piano under the tutelage of Brian Zeger, Margo Garrett, and Jonathan Feldman.  ANTHONY KALIL – Tenor Anthony Kalil made his Seattle Opera debut as Nadir in Les Pecheurs des Pêrles in the 2015-2016 season. He also returns to the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis as Rodolfo in a new production of La Bohème and will cover the role of Des Grieux in Manon at the Dallas Opera. In the 2014 – 2015 season, he sang the First Armed Man in Die Zauberflöte and made an auspicious debut as Ruggero in La Rondine at Opera Theatre of St. Louis. Mr. Kalil also sang Rodolfo in La Bohème at Palm Beach Opera and the Duke in Rigoletto at Arizona Opera. Mr. Kalil made his Metropolitan Opera debut as the Young Man in Die Frau ohne Schatten conducted by Vladimir Jurowski and the First Armed Man in The Magic Flute in the 2013 – 2014 season. He also sang the title role in

Berlioz’s Benvenuto Cellini in the MET + Juilliard scenes program conducted by James Levine and made his role debut as the Duke of Mantua in Rigoletto at PORTopera with Stephen Lord conducting. He made his role debut as Alfredo in La Traviata with Opera on the Avalon in St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada. Mr. Kalil is the recipient of a 2014 Encouragement Award from the George London Foundation, a 2013 Sara Tucker Grant from the Richard Tucker Foundation and Second Prize in the 2013 Gerda Lissner Competition. In the 2011 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Mr. Kalil was awarded a prize as a Semi Finalist. SARAH MESKO – Mezzo Soprano Sarah Mesko began the 2015–2016 season with her role debut as Carmen at Washington National Opera in the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist performance. She will also cover Malcolm in La donna del Lago at the Metropolitan Opera. In concert, she will appear with the Columbus Symphony in Alexander Nevsky and with Mercury Baroque in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Recently, Ms. Mesko debuted at the Glimmerglass Festival in Vivaldi’s Catone in Utica to great acclaim. She was seen at Washington National Opera as the Second Lady in Die Zauberflöte and made her debut at Houston Grand Opera as Mrs. Segstrom in A Little Night Music. In concert, she appeared with the Bach Society of Houston as well as Mercury Baroque in Houston. As a member of the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program, Ms. Mesko’s appearances with Washington National Opera include Alisa

in David Alden’s production of Lucia di Lammermoor, a striking role debut as Dorabella with Washington National Opera in their Emerging Artist performances of Così fan tutte, and her role debut as Hansel. In 2011 she made her debut in Madama Butterfly, first as Kate Pinkerton and then in a highly acclaimed role debut as Suzuki, conducted by Plácido Domingo in a Young Artist performance. The Washington Post remembered her as “the best part of the Young Artist Program performance of Madama Butterfly last year.” In 2009, Ms. Mesko was a national finalist of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, performing with the Met Orchestra under Patrick Summers. She is also among a rare number of singers who have won the Richard F. Gold Career Grant more than once: in 2011 from Washington National Opera and in 2009 from Central City Opera. DAVID WON – Baritone Korean-American Baritone David Won made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 2005 as Gregorio in a new production of Romeo et Juliette starring Natalie Dessay. The following season, he reprised the role opposite Anna Netrebko and Roberto Alagna. The performance was broadcast at movie theaters around the world as part of the Met Opera’s Live in HD series. In addition, he appeared as Prince Yamadori in Anthony Minghella’s new production of Madama Butterfly (also a Met Live in HD broadcast) under the baton of Maestro James Levine. Since then he has appeared at the Met as the Huntsman in Rusalka, Capadocian in Salome, and Perichaud in La Rondine, among other roles. See Something Spectacular

Mr. Won’s most recent performances at the Met include roles in Die Frau ohne Schatten in 2013 and Manon in 2015.

AMANDA WOODBURY – Soprano Amanda Woodbury is an alumna of the Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program. Ms. Woodbury was most recently honored with the second place award and an Audience Choice award in Plácido Domingo’s prestigious Operalia competition. She also won the 2014 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, the 2014 Sarah Tucker Study Grant, and both second place and Audience Choice awards at Houston Grand Opera’s Eleanor McCollum Competition. Other awards include second place in the Dallas Opera Vocal Competition in 2010 and 2012.

Mr. Won made his Seattle Opera debut in the spring 2010 as Ford in Falstaff and the Doctor in Daron Hagen’s world premiere of Amelia. Other engagements include Marcello in La Bohème with Opera Carolina, Escamillo in Carmen with the Nashville Opera, and appearances at Lyric Opera of Kansas City as Guglielmo in Così Fan Tutte. Mr. Won has also appeared as Dr. Malatesta in Don Pasquale with Connecticut Opera, Escamillo in Carmen, Chief Policeman in Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk at the former Baltimore Opera, Achillas in Giulio Cesare at Utah Festival Ms. Woodbury made her Los Angeles Opera Opera, and with the Boston Symphony debut in 2013 as Micaëla in Carmen, with subsequent appearances there as Papagena Orchestra in Don Carlo. in Die Zauberflöte. She made her CincinMr. Won has won numerous international nati May Festival debut this year under the competitions and awards including first place baton of James Conlon, singing the Mater in the Baltimore International Vocal Competi- Gloriosa in Mahler’s Eighth Symphony. This tion, first place in the Violetta Dupond Opera past summer, she performed Donna Anna in Florham International Competition, first place Mozart’s Don Giovanni with the Merola Opera in the Mario Lanza Opera Competition, first Program. Other recent performances include place in the Washington International Vocal Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi at the Aspen Competition, first place in the Civic Morning Music Festival. Vocal Competition, second prize winner in the Jensen Foundation, first male prize in Liederkranz Foundation, and third prize in Caruso International Competition.

This season, Ms. Woodbury performed the soprano solo in Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, followed by Carmina Burana with the Lexington Philharmonic. She then joined the roster of the Metropolitan Opera, where she covered the roles of Antonia and Stella in their production of Les Contes d’Hoffmann and where she will also perform the role of Tebaldo in Don Carlo. She returned to the Cincinnati May Festival with Maestro Conlon to sing Haydn’s Creation. She will make her role and house debut performing Konstanze in Die Entführung aus dem Serail with Des Moines Opera. She is also engaged to perform Musetta in La Bohème with the Los Angeles Opera, as well as Leïla in Les Pêcheurs de Perles with the Metropolitan Opera.

Ms. Woodbury completed her Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance at the University of Cincinnati College – Conservatory of Music in 2012, and she received her Bachelor of Music Degree at Indiana University. Roles performed while at both universities included Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, Madame Lidoine in Dialogues of the Carmelites, the Countess in Le Nozze di Figaro, and the First Lady in Die Zauberflöte. Prior to her graduation, Ms. Woodbury also was a studio artist with Opera North in 2010, where she performed scenes from Rossini’s La Cenerentola (Cinderella) and Puccini’s Edgar.

Mr. Won is a graduate of the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program.

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Bria Skonberg Hailing from Chilliwack, BC, and now living in New York City, award winning trumpeter / vocalist / composer Bria Skonberg is “poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation.”- Wall Street Journal. In 2013 she earned a Jazz Journalists’ Association nomination for “Up and Coming Jazz Artist of The Year” and is included in DownBeat Magazine’s Rising Star Critics‘ Poll for 2013/2014. She has recently been honored with a New York Bistro Award for “Outstanding Jazz Artist” and swept the 2014 Hot House Jazz Guide Awards in all categories nominated: Best Jazz Artist, Best Trumpet, Best Female Vocalist and Best Group for the Bria Skonberg Quartet.

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Bria Skonberg – Trumpet/Vocals Sean Cronin – Bass Dalton Ridenhour – Piano Darrian Douglas – Drums

Her first professional gig was as a big band singer at age sixteen doubling on trumpet and she has since performed as a bandleader and guest artist at over 50 jazz festivals in North America, Europe, China and Japan. Since moving to New York in 2010 she has headlined at Symphony Space, Birdland, The Iridium, Dizzy’s and Cafe Carlyle. She has performed with the likes of Nicholas Payton, Anat Cohen, Scott Robinson and Bucky Pizzarelli. She has been featured on Wycliffe Gordon’s projects, studied with Warren Vache, experimented with electronic effects and presented a gig fusing jazz and stand up comedy. Best known for her knowledge of classic jazz and instigative nature, she is now creating an adventurous style rooted in New Orleans jazz and blues, world percussion, soul, and cabaret. In 2014 she released her sophomore album on Random Act Records, “Into Your Own”. Her debut US release “So Is The Day”, peaked at #7 on the jazz radio charts. She currently tours the world, headlining major clubs and festivals as well as programming music education workshops for all ages. She is an active volunteer at the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona, Queens and coproducer of the New York Hot Jazz Festival.

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2015-16 Auto-Owners Insurance Performing Arts and LIVE at City Opera House Series We thank our season sponsors for supporting spectacular events at City Opera House. Title Sponsor ($15,000) Auto-Owners Insurance Ovation Sponsor ($10,000) Carpet Galleria Applause Sponsors ($5,000) Cambria Suites Easy 95.5 WQEZ LITE 96.3 Park Place Hotel Smith, Haughey, Rice, and Roegge, Attorneys at Law Traverse City Record-Eagle UpNorth TV 189 Producer Sponsors ($3,000) 9&10 News 104.5 BOB FM 80’s, 90’s Whatever... 106 KHQ Northern Michigan’s Hit Music Radio 1310 The Score Bay Area Recycling for Charities Bistro Fou Fou/La Becasse Classic Hits 107.5 WCCW Classic Rock THE BEAR 98.1/107.1 Fifth Third Bank Fox 32 Grand Traverse Pie Company in support of the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center

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City Opera House and its managing partner, Wharton Center for Performing Arts, are proud to present the Auto-Owners Insurance Performing Arts Series. We welcome you to this season! Presenting first-rate artistic programs in a beautiful, historic facility is our pledge to you. Your financial support allows your City Opera House to continue its rich tradition of presenting inspiring performances in the Grand Traverse Region. We thank you for your patronage!

SPECIAL THANKS TO… Alan Newton Photography Bistro Fou Fou City Opera House Focus Group City Opera House Volunteers City of Traverse City Cox’s Piano Service Grand Traverse MSU Alumni Club Horizon Books Interlochen Public Radio Land Information Access Association Lilies of the Alley Media Goat National Writers Series Old Town Playhouse Sound Environments

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In the 2014-2015 season, City Opera House hosted over 50,000 visitors at 150 events. City Opera House, your community gathering place, is proud to be the venue of choice for outstanding community events like: National Writers Series of Traverse City • Downtown Bridal Show Traverse City Winter Comedy Arts Festival • Swingshift and the Stars Traverse City Children’s Book Festival • Traverse City Film Festival Traverse Symphony Orchestra...and many more! The City Opera House Program Book is published three times per year. To advertise in this publication or to share questions and comments, please call (231) 941-8082 ext 207.

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2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jennifer Jones, Chair

Steve Constantin, Vice-Chair

Jeremy Harnish, Treasurer

Rob Bacigalupi, Secretary

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CITY OPERA HOUSE STAFF Diane Baribeau

Sharon Newsham

Executive Director

Volunteer Administrative Assistant

Joe Bearss

Jenny Noteware

Technical Director

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Dan Beaudoin

Thom Paulson

Box Office Representative

Director of Development

Doug Czarnecki

Kathleen Paye

Facility Technician

Barbara Disborough

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Jim Stephens House Manager

Jon Tornga

Kristi Dockter

Director of Marketing

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Kathy Wollam

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Peg Simmons*

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Ken Zacks

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