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WELCOME TO OUR
SPRING 2022 SEASON! PILOBOLUS
JUDY COLLINS & BIG FIVE-OH!
MADELEINE PEYROUX
MESNER PUPPET THEATER
IN THE WORKSHOP LIVE
QUARTET SAN FRANCISCO
MASTERS OF POP: THE BEATLES AND BEYOND
BRIDGE &
WOLAK
E N D L E S S VA R I E T Y / M AT C H L E S S TA L E N T JCCC.EDU/MTC
BESSIE, BILLIE AND NINA:
OPUS 76 QUARTET PIONEERING WOMEN IN JAZZ
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WE LC OME TO T HE
M IDWE ST TRUST CEN T ER
JOHNSON COUNT Y ’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
We’re proud to have achieved the early vision of
JCCC’s founders and look forward to the future.
VISION
Serving as Johnson County’s performing arts center,
we inspire learning to transform lives and strengthen
communities through the performing arts.
MISSION
The Midwest Trust Center
ཀྵ Presents professional performing arts programming
featuring world-class artists.
ཀྵ Serves as a comprehensive arts education resource
for the community.
ཀྵ Serves as a leader, partner and collaborator on campus,
in the community and across the country.
HISTORY
Years ago, Johnson County Community College (JCCC)
founders dreamed of building a world-class performing arts
center in Johnson County. In 1990 that dream was realized, and
the Cultural Education Center soon became a cultural hub for
the rapidly growing county. Renamed Carlsen Center in 1998,
the Center’s growth paralleled that of the county, expanding
from 50 events the first season to around 180 each year.
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In 2020, JCCC accepted a $1 million donation for an endowment to support the College’s Performing Arts Series. These funds will also provide scholarships for students studying creative arts at JCCC. As a feature of the donation, the center now bears the name Midwest Trust Center, a local company founded by Brad Bergman. The Midwest Trust Center (MTC) hosts a performing arts series, events presented by JCCC’s academic branches and events presented by community groups that rent the space. The Midwest Trust Center has grown from hosting 15,000 patrons in the 1990–1991 opening season to more than 75,000 each year. The MTC Arts Education program was created in 2000 to address cultural and arts-related program needs in pre-K — 12 education and includes school performances at MTC, artist performances in schools through master classes, workshops and lectures/demonstrations and other opportunities throughout the year. MTC Arts Ed also offers support materials for programs, study guides and training for docents and concert previews, as well as professional development, creative skills workshops and arts integration seminars for teachers. The MTC Arts Education program, Shawnee Mission School District, Liberty Public Schools and Kansas City Young Audiences are members of the Partners in Education program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. They were selected because of their demonstrated commitment to improving education in and through arts integration. Since it began, the MTC Arts Ed program has served more than 270,000 children and adults. jccc.edu/MTC 913–469–4445 / M–F / 10–5 3
Welcome back to live
performing arts, Kansas City!
The second half of our
Season 57 will bring 9 all
new performances and
4 free Discovery Concerts
to Kansas City audiences!
The King's Singers (Feb 19),
Scottish Ensemble with
Edgar Meyer (April 3),
Nashville Ballet's Lucy Negro
Redux with Rhiannon
Giddens (April 8) and Joyce
DiDonato's Eden (April 12)
are just a few of the
incredible performances
headed your way.
See the complete schedule along with our
all new PEACE OF MIND ticket policy online today!
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AN DY BOWN E , E d.D.
President, Johnson County Community College
Welcome back to the newly
renamed Midwest Trust Center
at Johnson County Community
College. The seven members
of our Board of Trustees and I
share a sense of pride that the
Midwest Trust Center continues
to serve as a cultural destination
for audiences of all ages
throughout the metro area.
It’s been quite a long time since audiences have gathered here and
much has changed about our lives and this institution. In response
to the COVID-19 pandemic, JCCC has worked hard to keep all
staff, students and guests safe by providing free testing sites and
vaccination clinics, among other efforts.
On a happier note, JCCC is grateful for the gift from Brad and
Libby Bergman to support the College’s Performing Arts Series
and rename this center the Midwest Trust Center, a local company
founded by Brad. Personally, it has been wonderful to join the
college in July 2020 as president and support many of JCCC’s
community engagement endeavors like the Midwest Trust Center.
Thank you for your continued support.
As the Midwest Trust Center returns for its 32nd season, it’s good to
reflect on the impressive history of bringing diverse and distinctly
talented performing artists to our campus, both in-person and
virtually. Our role of helping to strengthen the creative fabric of
our community is one that remains at the forefront of designing a
performance schedule.
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AN DY BOWN E , E d.D.
President, Johnson County Community College
It is a delight to showcase such a vibrant range of vocal,
instrumental, theatrical and dance performances that shine a
spotlight on extraordinary talent in our corner of the world.
Attending a Midwest Trust Center performance is sure to enrich the
lives of all who join us. We know that when we share an experience
like this with classmates, colleagues, family or friends, it nurtures a
love of the arts for current and future generations.
Again, welcome to what may be your first — or another of many —
experiences with us. Thank you for your support of the performing
arts here at JCCC. I feel certain you will enjoy the show.
Sincerely,
Andy Bowne, Ed.D.
President, Johnson County Community College
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E M I LY BE H R MAN N
Executive Director, Midwest Trust Center
Welcome to Johnson County
Community College! We’re
grateful to have you here
with us making memories in
Johnson County’s performing
arts center, the Midwest Trust
Center. That’s right, we have a
new name, but shows are our
signature quality and variety,
offering enjoyable and thoughtful
experiences for you and yours.
As we emerge from the events of the last couple of years, we
continue to support the mission of JCCC: Inspiring learning to
transform lives and strengthen communities. We’ve expanded our
offerings to include virtual programming that helps us achieve this
mission, in addition to the return of in-person performances.
We believe nothing can be as transformational as the performing
arts. This experience you’re now a part of is a once-in-a-lifetime
event, unique to this moment in time.
The mission of the Midwest Trust Center is threefold:
ཀྵ To present a diverse schedule of professional
performing artists from around the world
ཀྵ To be a comprehensive arts education resource
for the community
ཀྵ To collaborate on campus, in Kansas City,
the region and across the United States
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E M I LY BE H R MAN N
Executive Director, Midwest Trust Center
Our role here at the College is facing the community, engaging
the community, welcoming the community. We cherish that role now
as much as ever, and we look forward to spending this time with you.
Over 2.3 million people have walked through the doors since we
opened in summer 1990. From the ladies attending the country
show as a Girl’s Night Out to the 25th anniversary gift from wife to
husband to the granddad who brought his grandson to hear the
Beatles tribute show, every event in our theatres makes memories.
From Natalie Cole, Peter Frampton, Michael Bolton, Lindsey
Buckingham, Buddy Guy, Rita Moreno, and more, we’ve presented
celebrities, Broadway musicals, theatre, comedy, dance and
all kinds of music throughout our 32-year history.
Enjoy this incredible performing arts center and what you
experience on stage. We look forward to making more memories
with you in the years ahead!
Curtain up!
Emily Behrmann
Executive Director, Midwest Trust Center
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2021 — 2022 SEASON
MIDWEST TRUST CENTER PRESENTS
SOUTH PACIFIC
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Yardley Hall
Johnson County Community College
THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION
jccc.edu/MidwestTrustCenter
Big League Productions, Inc.
Presents
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s
SOUTH PACIFIC
Music by Lyrics by
RICHARD RODGERS OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Book by
OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II & JOSHUA LOGAN
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize winning novel Tales of the South Pacific
by JAMES A. MICHENER
Starring
JARED BYBEE MARIS MCCULLEY
CATRINA TEREUL CLARK WOODY MINSHEW GUY NOLAND
with
JOSHUA BEAVER CORY BETTS BRANSON BICE VICTORIA BOST KYLE BRACE
TRISTAN CAPILOUTO CHRIS CARSTEN SAMUEL COLINA LILLIANA DEBOER
MAUREEN DUKE BLAIR ELY ED GOTTHELF KATE GULOTTA
NICOLE RAE JONES JOHN KATZ TJ LAMANDO DARREN MCARTHUR ELLEN MIHALICK
YUKA NOTSUKA ALEXA POLLER LIBBY RIDDICK CAMILA RODRIGUES
PETER ROMBERG PAIGE SABO MICHAEL TOMLINSON EDUARDO URIBE
Set Design Costume Design Consultant Lighting Design Video Design
RANDEL WRIGHT JOHN BELTRE CHARLIE MORRISON JONATHAN INFANTE
Sound Design Hair & Wig Design Consultant Music Supervisor/ Orchestrations Casting
DON HANNA KARIN LOPEZ MATTHEW LOWY ALISON FRANCK
Technical Supervisor Tour Press & Marketing General Management
RODNEY MANN TRUE MARKETING BIG LEAGUE PROD.
WENDY CONNOR ZACH KROHN
Executive Producer
DANIEL SHER
Choreography by
BOB RICHARD
Direction by
JEFFREY B. MOSS
Original Stage Production Directed by Joshua Logan
Tour Booking: Tracey McFarland, Broadway and Beyond Theatricals
Original Orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennett
Dance & Incidental Music Arranged by Trude Rittmann
Produced by Special Arrangement with The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization,
A Concord Theatricals CompanyCAST (In Order of Appearance)
Ngana............................................................................................................... LILLIANA DEBOER
Jerome......................................................................................................... TRISTAN CAPILOUTO
Henry.........................................................................................................................ED GOTTHELF
Ensign Nellie Forbush...................................................................................... MARIS MCCULLEY
Emile de Becque....................................................................................................... JARED BYBEE
Bloody Mary....................................................................................... CATRINA TEREUL CLARK
Stewpot................................................................................................................JOSHUA BEAVER
Professor.................................................................................................................... TJ LAMANDO
Luther Billis.............................................................................................................. GUY NOLAND
Lt. Joseph Cable............................................................................................... WOODY MINSHEW
Capt. George Brackett...........................................................................................CHRIS CARSTEN
Commdr. William Harbison................................................................................ EDUARDO URIBE
Yeoman Herbert Quale..........................................................................................SAMUEL COLINA
Radio Operator McCaffrey.................................................................................... ALEXA POLLER
Liat....................................................................................................................... YUKA NOTSUKA
Lt. Buzz Adams..................................................................................................PETER ROMBERG
NURSES, MARINES, SEABEES......................................... JOSHUA BEAVER, CORY BETTS,
BRANSON BICE, VICTORIA BOST, KYLE BRACE, SAMUEL COLINA, MAUREEN DUKE,
BLAIR ELY, KATE GULOTTA, NICOLE RAE JONES, JOHN KATZ, DARREN MCARTHUR,
ELLEN MIHALICK, ALEXA POLLER, LIBBY RIDDICK, CAMILA RODRIGUES, PETER
ROMBERG, PAIGE SABO, MICHAEL TOMLINSON
DANCE CAPTAIN
NICOLE RAE JONES
ASST. DANCE CAPTAIN
DARREN MCARTHUR
UNDERSTUDIES
Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the
time of the performance.
For Ensign Nellie Forbush: VICTORIA BOST
For Emile de Becque: CHRIS CARSTEN
For Bloody Mary: ALEXA POLLER
For Lt. Joseph Cable: TJ LAMANDO
For Luther Billis: TJ LAMANDO
For Liat: LIBBY RIDDICK
SWINGS
NICOLE RAE JONES, DARREN MCARTHURMUSICAL NUMBERS
PLACE
A South Pacific Island, during WWII
ACT ONE
“Overture”......................................................................................................... Orchestra, Company
“Dites-Moi”.................................................................................................................Ngana, Jerome
“A Cockeyed Optimist”............................................................................................................Nellie
“Twin Soliloquies”........................................................................................................ Nellie, Emile
“Some Enchanted Evening”...................................................................................................... Emile
“Bloody Mary”........................................................................................................Seabees, Marines
“There is Nothing Like a Dame”............................................................................Seabees, Marines
“Bali Ha’i”.................................................................................. Bloody Mary, Luther Billis, Cable
“I’m Gonna Wash that Man Right Outa My Hair”......................................................Nellie, Nurses
“I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy”..........................................................................Nellie, Nurses
“Younger Than Springtime”..................................................................................................... Cable
“Finale Act I (Some Enchanted Evening)”............................................................................... Emile
THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION
ACT TWO
“Entr’acte”.......................................................................................................................... Orchestra
“The Thanksgiving Pageant”....................................................................................Nurses, Seabees
“Happy Talk”................................................................................................................ Bloody Mary
“Younger Than Springtime: Reprise”....................................................................................... Cable
“Honey Bun”...................................................................................... Nellie, Billis, Nurses, Seabees
“You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught”...................................................................................... Cable
“This Nearly Was Mine”.......................................................................................................... Emile
“Some Enchanted Evening: Reprise”.......................................................................................Nellie
“Finale (Dites-Moi)”........................................................................... Nellie, Ngana, Jerome, Emile
ORCHESTRA
Music Director, Keys 2— EDDIE CARNEY
Associate Music Director, Keys 1— LUKA MARINKOVIC
Percussion/Drums— JESSE GRIFFITH
Reed 1— HENRY HERNANDEZ
Reed 2— DEVIN EDDLEMAN
Trumpet 1— JANE SYCKS
Trumpet 2— JOHN P. JOHNSON
Trombone— ERIC SPENCER
Violin— DANIELLE BREITSTEIN
Cello— LYDIA PAULOS
Bass— AC MUENCHThe use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash,
is strictly prohibited.
WHO’S WHO
JARED BYBEE (Emile de Becque) recently wonderful production.
played Escamillo in Carmen (Charleston Opera
Theater), Don Giovanni (Seattle Opera), The JOSHUA BEAVER (Stewpot, Ensemble)
Pilot in The Little Prince (Utah Opera), Lescaut is from Thompsontown, Pennsylvania,
in Manon Lescaut (Liceu Opera Barcelona), The graduated in 2011 with a BFA from the Boston
Barber of Seville (Arizona Opera), and covered Conservatory. After graduation, he spent several
Steve Jobs in the world premiere opera (Santa years touring and performing with various
Fe Opera). He can be seen on CBS’ primetime dance companies in Europe and America.
drama FBI as Sean Ellis, upcoming Russo He has been a featured soloist in ballets such
brothers’ produced film Something’s More than as Romeo and Juliet and Le Corsaire. Josh is
One Thing as Joey and award-winning web excited to be back performing on tour again
series “Love in 2020” as Jagger Bloom. Jared with two amazing classics. Instagram: @j_h.beaver
is a graduate of the University of Utah and
Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. CORY BETTS (O’Brien, Ensemble) was
born and raised in Sacramento, California.
MARIS MCCULLEY (Ensign Nellie Forbush) Cory began dancing at the age of five. He
is thrilled to return to the road with Big League trained at multiple studios but predominantly
and share this story. Recent credits: Elle Woods received training from The Sacramento Ballet
in Legally Blonde the Musical (2018 US Tour, & Northern California Dance Conservatory.
China, Singapore); Shout! The Mod Musical Cory has competed at NYCDA nationals in
(Arizona Broadway Theatre); Disney Cruise New York City where he won first place at
Line. Many thanks to Jeff, Bob, & Dan. Hugs to YAGP regionals in San Francisco. He has also
Mom & Dad. www.marismcculley.com performed at the prestigious Jacob’s Pillow
Summer Festival, as well as touring throughout
CATRINA TEREUL CLARK (Bloody Mary) Austria, Italy, and Germany with the Young!
Credits: The King and I National Tour (Lady Tanzsommer performance group. Cory was
Thiang u/s), Miss Saigon North American Tour a company dancer with Eugene Ballet from
(Gigi u/s), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary), Aida 2013–2020, and was featured in productions
(Amneris u/s), The Hot Mikado (Yum Yum), including Amy Seiwert’s White Noise, Val
Miss Saigon (Kim), Hair (Crissy), and more! Caniparoli’s Tutto Ecetto Il Lavandino, and
Love and gratitude to Walker Clark, Jamie Stephanie Martinez’s Wandering On. Danced
Wigginton, Nancy Carson, Alison Franck, Osh, the roles of Puck in A Midsummer Night’s
and fam. Dream and Nick Carraway in The Great
Gatsby, both choreographed by Toni Pimble.
WOODY MINSHEW (Lt. Joseph Cable) is His musical theatre credits include Newsies
incredibly excited to be returning to the (Racetrack/Dance Captain) and West Side Story
stage with his South Pacific family. Credits (Big Deal) with Utah Festival Opera.
include: Legally Blonde the Musical (US Tour,
Emmett), Born Yesterday (Cortland Rep) BRANSON BICE (Steeves, Ensemble) began
Paul Verrall, Rothschilds and Sons (Lincoln his training at The Culture House Academy
Center) Kalmann. Follow Woody on Instagram of The Performing Arts and received his
@woodman1129 or @bardsofnewyork. He Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the
thanks his family for all their support. University of Missouri Kansas City in 2015.
From 2015-2018 he has danced with the Ballet
GUY NOLAND (Luther Billis) is an LA based Quad Cities, performing as VanHelsing in
actor whose recent credits include: The west (Deanna Carters: “Dracula”) and The Roper
coast premiere of Kinky Boots (Mr. Price) with in (Maggie Carpenters: “Rodeo”). From 2018-
3D Theatricals, Billy Elliot (Dad), The Man of 2019 he performed with the Minnesota Ballet,
La Mancha (Juan) at Candlelight Pavilion, and performing as Cavalier in (Alan Fields: The
Ebenezer Scrooge in Glendale Centre Theatre’s Nutcracker) and as Franz in (Robert Gardners:
annual production of A Christmas Carol. Coppe’lla ) From 2019-2020 he toured as Jerry
He’s excited to join the cast and crew of this Mulligan in the An American in Paris FirstWHO’S WHO
national non-union tour and is delighted to be LILLIAN DEBOER (Ngana) is thrilled to
on tour with South Pacific and to reprise the role make her National Tour debut in South Pacific!
of “Jerry,” in An American in Paris. Local Theatre: Moana & Willy Wonka. Lilliana
plays piano, cello, ice skates, and speaks Korean
VICTORIA BOST (Ensemble, U/S Nellie and Chinese. Special thanks to her manager
Forbush) Originally from Scranton, PA, Leorah Haberfield and agent Mallory Levy.
Victoria graduated from NYU Tisch School Thank you, Amelia De Mayo, Kelli Gautreau,
of the Arts in 2015. She has performed around and BergenPAC Performing Arts School. @
the world with Norwegian and Disney Cruise lillianaparkdeboer
Lines. Favorite roles include Mother Gothel
in Tangled: The Musical and Mary Poppins MAUREEN DUKE (Ensign Nora, Ensemble)
in Disney’s Believe. Love and thanks to John, Credits: Sound of Music (Frau Schmidt,
Mom, Nana, and Grandma. @VictoriAnnBost Alabama Shakespeare Fest.), Oklahoma!
(Ogunquit Playhouse), Jesus Christ Superstar,
KYLE BRACE (Bass, Ensemble) is excited Mame (St. Louis Muny), Damn Yankees (Lola),
to be making his national tour debut. Previous and Addams Family (Morticia) at Tibbits
credits include Oklahoma! (Jud Fry), Chicago Summer Theatre, A Chorus Line (Sheila, Roxy
(Billy Flynn), and Big Fish (Karl the Giant). Regional Theatre).
Graduate of Otterbein University (B.F.A.
Musical Theatre). Thanks to the production BLAIR ELY (Ensign Lisa, Ensemble) is a
team for this opportunity, and to my friends native of Lexington, Kentucky; and a graduate
and family for their love and support. www. of the University of Alabama - Roll Tide!
kylebrace.com Favorite Credits include: The Music Man (Asolo
Repertory Theatre), A Chorus Line (Kristine -
TRISTAN CAPILOUTO (Jerome) is thrilled Virginia Samford Theatre), Mamma Mia!,
to make his debut in this production of South Joseph and ...Dreamcoat, The Little Mermaid
Pacific! Tristan hails from Manhattan and (Flat Rock Playhouse). I’m happy you’re here.
recently has been living overseas in the South
of France. Tristan wants to say a big thank you ED GOTTHELF (Henry, Ensemble) hails from
to his parents for all their support and to his Paris, France where he studied at the Sorbonne
manager, Tamara Markowitz and agent Bonnie University and the International Academy of
Shumofsky Bloom. Musical Theater. A trained singer, dancer and
actor, he went on to work professionally in the
CHRIS CARSTEN (Captain George Brackett, UK before moving to the US. Favorite Credits:
U/S Emile de Becque) is proud to be adding Les Miserables, We Will Rock You, Newsies,
another notch to the list of many thrilling Big Nice Work If You Can Get It.
League productions he has been associated
with over the years. Some of his favorite credits KATE GULOTTA (Ensemble) is thrilled to
include, Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady, Jean be making her national tour debut! Kate was a
Shepherd in A Christmas Story The Musical, top three finalist in Stewart/Whitley, Broadway.
and Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde. Mr. com, and Chicago the Musical’s “The Search
Carsten would like to dedicate his performance for Roxie!” She has performed as a Victory
to his wife and three kids! Belle at the National WWII Museum in New
Orleans, and some of her favorite credits include
SAMUEL COLINA (Yeoman Herbert Quale, Queenie in The Wild Party, and Elle Woods in
Ensemble) Humbled to return to the stage! Legally Blonde the Musical. Kate dedicates
Selected Regional Credits: Saturday Night this performance to her husband Luke, and
Fever (Cesar), Mamma Mia! (Pepper), Chorus her daughter Eloise, and would love to thank
Line (Swing/Paul Standby), Puss and Boots her inimitable agent Brian with Hell’s Kitchen
(Marqui). Other Credits include IHSC 2019 Agency! @kategulotta_
(Soloist Dancer), Ballet Etude’s Don Quixote
(Guest Artist), and Singing in Concert with NICOLE RAE JONES (Ensign Janet,
Barry Manilow and Kristen Chenoweth. www. Ensemble, Dance Captain, Swing) is thrilled to
samuelcolina.com @Sammicolina be back on the road with this tour once again!WHO’S WHO
Regional Theater: Mamma Mia! (Trafford Story (Grazielle/DC), Shrek The Muscial
Playhouse), The Producers (The Strand (Ensemble/DC), Grease (Associate). Grateful.
Theater). National Tour: Legally Blonde the @ellenmihalick
Musical (Chutney/Dance Captain), An American
in Paris (Female Swing/Lise Understudy/Dance YUKA NOTSUKA (Liat, Ensemble) is
Captain), South Pacific (Ensign Janet/On Stage from Fukuoka, Japan. Her credits include;
Swing/Dance Captain). International: SWING! Walt Disney Production, Nai-Ni Chen Dance
(West Coast Feature). TV: The Marvelous Mrs. Company, Ailey Spirit Gala Concert at Lincoln
Maisel, The Deuce, Archive 81. Film: Joker. Center, Universal Studios Japan, Huis Ten
Dance: Vertigo Dance Company, DanceAction. Bosch. She graduated from The Ailey School on
Point Park University (BA Dance, BA History). a Scholarship program and trained at the Luigi’s
Love to Mom, Angela, Dad, Alex, Paul, all Jazz Center under Francis J. Roach.
glory to God! @nrae.j
ALEXA POLLER (Radio Operator McCaffrey,
JOHN KATZ (Shore Patrolman, Ensemble) Ensemble) is originally from Europe and resides
is thrilled to be making his national tour debut! in Brooklyn. Off-Broadway: Cabaret ( Frl.
Regional credits include Billy Elliot (COCA), Kost ), The Underpants (Gertrude Deuter), To
Mary Poppins/Little Mermaid (Variety Theatre), Be Or Not To Be ( Maria Tura), The Musical
Digging Up Dessa (Metro Theatre Company), Comedy Murders Of 1940 ( Nikki ), Bedroom
and Footloose/Newsies (Grandstreet Theatre). Farce (Susannah),The Vagina Monologues
John is a proud Kansan and a graduate of ( Hair), Regional: La Cage Aux Folles (Mme
Webster Conservatory (BFA Musical Theatre). Dindon), TV: Fosse/Verdon (Gerde), Film: In
Check out john-katz.com! Insta: @JohnTKatz3 The Heights (Dancer).
TJ LAMANDO (Professor, U/S Luther Billis) LIBBY RIDDICK (Ensign Cora, Ensemble,
is so excited to be a part of this beautiful show, U/S Liat) is thrilled to return to the stage with
after a year and a half away. Some of his this wonderful company. Credits: An American
favorite credits include: In The Mood Australian in Paris National Tour (Ensemble). Bachelor
Tour (TJ), An American In Paris National Tour of Fine Arts-SUNY Purchase Conservatory
(Adam Hochberg), The Producers (Leo Bloom), of Dance. Love to Mom and Dad, Teachers,
Avenue Q (Princeton), and more. Thankful to all Family and Friends! @libby.riddick
who helped me get here.
IG: @mr.lamando CAMILA ROGRIGUES (Ensemble) is a
Brazilian artist based in New York City. She
DARREN MCARTHUR (Johnson, Ensemble trained at Escola Estadual de Dança Maria
Asst. Dance Captian) Hailing from Niles, OH, Olenewa where she performed with the main
Darren received his BFA in Dance at Point ballet company of Theatro Municipal do Rio
Park University. Performance credits include de Janeiro. In Brazil, Camila also trained at
Texture Contemporary Ballet, FireWALL Centro de Movimento Deborah Colker with the
Dance Theatre, Holland America Line, Newsies ballet master Nora Esteves. After graduation,
(Phoenix Theatre & Theater By the Sea), On Camila joined the Joffrey Ballet Concert Group
The Town (NYC Equity Showcase), Elf The in New York, and performed soloist roles
Musical (Fireside Theatre), and Saturday Night from Joffrey, Arpino, Balanchine and Africa
Fever (Theater By The Sea). Guzman’s choreography in NYC, Florida and
in international tours to Canada and China. She
ELLEN MIHALICK (Ensign Pamela, won first place at World Ballet Art Competition
Ensemble) is so excited to be back performing Grand Prix (Niagara Falls, Canada) and Best
with Big League! Ellen toured with An Interpretation of the Contemporary Compulsory
America In Paris in 2019. Credits include at Valentina Kozlova International Ballet
Rockette (2013-present), international touring Competition (NYC). She currently performs
with American Swiss Ballet, performances with companies based in New York, such as
at Sadler’s Wells England, Grand Ole Opry Neglia Ballet, Movement Headquarters and
Nashville, & Joyce NYC, NY Fashion Week, Kathryn Posin Dance Company. Camila also
and Amazon TV/HBO. Regional: West Side gives speeches in Brazil and Portugal, whereWHO’S WHO
she talks about positivity, mindset, and what it Dance Festival in Durham, NC, The Richmond
takes to achieve your personal life goals. She Ballet’s: The Nutcracker. Abby is a proud dog
has already impacted many people, especially mom to Josie and Finley. A huge thank you to
the young artist generation, to find strength to Weston for constant love/encouragement and
follow their dreams. being okay with her leaving for months out of
the year to tour!
PETER ROMBERG (Buzz Adams, Ensemble)
is unbelievably grateful to be a part of this RICHARD RODGERS (Music) & OSCAR
company. He left his career in fluoro-organic HAMMERSTEIN II (Lyrics & Book) joined
chemistry research to pursue acting. Thanks forces in 1942 and created the most successful
to Jaime Baker, Jeff Shade, Alison Franck, the partnership in the American musical theater.
creative/producing team, and my family for all Their output included Oklahoma! (1943),
their support. @peterromberg Carousel (1945), the movie State Fair (1945;
www.peterromberg.com remade 1962; Broadway premiere, 1996),
Allegro (1947), South Pacific (1949), The King
PAIGE SABO (Ensign Dinah, Ensemble) and I (1951), Me and Juliet (1953), Pipe Dream
is thrilled to return to the stage to share our (1955), the TV musical Cinderella (1957;
beautiful show with you! BFA Dance The remade 1965, 1997; Broadway premiere, 2013);
University of Arizona. Favorite credits: On Flower Drum Song (1958) and The Sound
the Town (Ivy Smith‑Capital City Theatre), of Music (1959). Their shows have received
National Tour of In The Mood (Swing Dancer, several dozen major awards, including Pulitzers,
Dance Captain), Peter Pan (NSMT). Much love Tonys, Oscars, Grammys and Emmys.
and thanks to Max and family back home.
JOSHUA LOGAN (Book) was born in
MICHAEL TOMLINSON (Larsen, Ensemble) Texarkana, Texas, Logan was a director, writer
a Kansas City native, studied dance at the and producer. His stage directorial credits
conservatory of UMKC. Credits include: included I Married an Angel, Knickerbocker
Wylliams Henry Contemporary (company), Holiday, Morning’s at Seven, Higher and
Tristian Griffin Dance (company), Jennifer Higher, Charley’s Aunt, By Jupiter, This Is the
Muller/The Works (principle), Move: the Army, Annie Get Your Gun, Mister Roberts,
company (principle), Elite Casino Marketing Wish You Were Here (also co-author and
(Dancer), American in Paris Nat’l tour 2020 co-producer) and Mr. President, as well as
(Ensemble). “Thank you for supporting the South Pacific, for which he was co-author, co-
arts!” producer and director of the original production.
His film directorial credits include Picnic, Bus
EDUARDO URIBE (Commander William Stop, South Pacific, Sayonara, Tall Story and
Harbison) Other national tours: How The Grinch Fanny.
Stole Christmas (Papa Who), Legally Blonde
(Nikos), Jesus Christ Superstar (Swing), Sweet JEFFREY B. MOSS (Director) is the award-
Charity (Vittorio). Regional Credits: A Chorus winning director of the critically acclaimed
Line (Paul), She Loves Me (Kudaly), La Cage New York and London productions of Bock
(Cagelle), Kinky Boots (Angel). Special thanks and Harnick’s new Rothschild & Sons. Also in
to the team at The Hell’s Kitchen Agency. New York, he directed the hit musical Mayor,
Instagram:@eduardouribe92 the Cy Coleman/Neil Simon’s Little Me, Bill
Boggs’ Talk Show Confidential and was the
ABBY BOBB (Production Stage Manager) director of the New York and Kennedy Center
hails from Richmond, VA. Tour Highlights: productions of Some Enchanted Evening, now
An American in Paris, Legally Blonde, Dream part of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Library.
Girls- Asia Tour (Rehearsal Props Coordinator He has created newly imagined stagings of
and Rehearsal Asst. Stage Manager). Regional: classic musicals such as Golden Boy, Rags,
Newsies, Peter and The Starcatcher, White The Spitfire Grill and Brigadoon and his work
Rabbit/Red Rabbit, Company, Songs for a New also includes the development of new plays and
World, The Last 5 Years, RED, Private Lives, musicals such as Before The Dream, Passin’
Next to Normal, Chita Rivera Awards, American It On, The Jazz Club, Mermaids (based on theWHO’S WHO
MGM film), and Charles Strouse’s Real Men. include the MTI Premier of Mean Girls: The
He has staged over 35 national and international Musical (Stagedoor Manor), Legally Blonde
tours including Guys And Dolls, Hello, Dolly!, (Stagedoor Manor), Miracle in Rwanda
Man Of La Mancha, The Sound Of Music, Peter (Theatre Row) Dialogues of a Traveler
Pan, On The 20th Century, The Music Man, (National Sawdust), The Crucible (Access
The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, Music Of Theatre). Beyond Theatre, some of their recent
The Night, Annie, West Side Story, 42nd Street, Film productions include The Stamp Collector,
Annie Get Your Gun, Mame, A Funny Thing Here She Goes, Catfight. To learn more about
Happened On The Way To The Forum, Damn John and their work, visit their website at
Yankees, Saturday Night Fever and Legally www.JohnBeltre.com
Blonde. His acclaimed international production
of My Fair Lady played in the United States, CHARLIE MORRISON (Lighting Designer)
Singapore and China. Plays directed include National/international tours: Disney’s The Little
Master Class, Ali, Norman, Is That You?, Lady Mermaid, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Dr.
Day At Emerson’s Bar And Grill, A Shayna Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The
Maidel And The Sunshine Boys. Musical (NYC, Grand Ole Opry, US Tour), A
Chorus Line (U.S., Japan, and China), Chitty
BOB RICHARD (Choreographer) of the Chitty Bang Bang, Miss Saigon, Aida (U.S.
Broadway and tour productions of Dr. Seuss’s and Asia), The Producers, Man of La Mancha,
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! for the Guys and Dolls, Groovaloo (N.Y.C., L.A., U.S.
past 15 years. Off Broadway he directed and Tour), Hello, Dolly!, My Fair Lady, The King
choreographed Inventing Mary Martin: The and I (U.S. and Korea), Spelling Bee, Gypsy,
Revue of a Lifetime (Joseph A. Callaway Award 42nd Street (U.S. and Japan), Smokey Joe’s
nomination) and The Road to Qatar. He has Café, The Who’s Tommy (Europe and Japan),
directed at North Shore Music Theatre, Ordway Titanic, The Music Man and many others.
Center for the Performing Arts, Theatre By The Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Guthrie
Sea, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Theatre Under Theater, Shakespeare Theatre Company (D.C.),
The Stars, and Pioneer Theatre Company. Goodspeed Musicals, Seattle Repertory, Seattle
Internationally in Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore 5th Avenue, Broadway Sacramento at Music
and Tokyo and London and Jacob’s Pillow Circus, Theatre Under the Stars, Dallas Summer
Dance Festival. His choreography has received a Musicals, Kansas City Starlight, Pittsburgh
Footlight Award, Gypsy Rose Lee Award, Ivey CLO, George Street Playhouse, North Carolina
Award, Ernie Award, and San Francisco Bay Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory, Tulsa Opera
Area Theatre Critics Circle Award. My love to and many others. Charlie is the recipient of two
my Rocks Diane and Robert Henry thank you Helen Hayes Awards for Outstanding Lighting
for showing me the beauty of life and love. Design. www.cmlighting.com.
RANDEL WRIGHT (Scenic Design) is a native JONATHAN INFANTE (Video Design)
Texan, has designed scenery for Singin’ In The is excited to be working with Big League
Rain (national tour), Unsinkable Molly Brown Productions once again. Infante Media has
(national tour/ Debbie Reynolds), Pal Joey (Joel designed for broadcast television, professional
Grey/Dixie Carter), The Wiz (Stephanie Mills), theatre, the Walt Disney Company and
I Do, I Do (Sandy Duncan), and recently, Larry countless live events and concert tours.
Gatlin’s new American Musical, Quanah. Special thanks to the entire team and to his
His design credits for hallmark celebrations friends and family who support his endeavors.
include Coca Cola’s Centennial, Dr. Pepper’s Most recent design credits: An American In
Centennial and Yale University’s Tercentennial. Paris (US National tour 2020) Dreamgirls
(Asia Tour 2020) Legally Blonde the Musical
JOHN BELTRE (Costume Design Consultant) National Tour (Big League) Beauty and the
is excited to be working with Big League Beast (MRE) Newsies (Moonlight) Prince
Productions! They are a NYC based Costume of Egypt (Tuachan), Matilda (Tuachan),
Designer for Theatre, and Film. They work Sister Act (Sacramento Music Circus), Damn
mostly with new works for both Film and Yankees (Music Circus), The Little Mermaid
Theatre but some of their recent Theatre credits (Moonlight), Mary Poppins (MTW), TitanicWHO’S WHO
the Musical (Moonlight), American Idiot (C.I.C. Theater), These Walls (NYTF, Sound
(La Mirada Center for the Performing Arts), Bites). Matt is a composer in the Advanced
Rent (McCoy Rigby Entertainment), Big Fish BMI Lehman Engel Advanced Musical Theater
(Moonlight Amphitheater – Winner of the Workshop (2019 Jerry Harrigan Musical
Craig Noel Award for Best Projection Design), Theatre Award). B.M. Composition from The
Disney’s When You Wish (Disney Theatricals), Boston Conservatory. matthewlowy.com
“General Hospital” (ABC -TV), Disney Jr. Live
on Stage (The Disneyland Resort), Rudolph the EDDIE CARNEY (Music Director) is beyond
Red Nosed Reindeer (National Tour – McCoy thrilled to be back in the orchestra pit! National
Rigby Entertainment) Tours: An American in Paris (2020 - MD/
Conductor), Legally Blonde (Associate Music
DON HANNA (Sound Design) is happy to Director), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole
be joining Big League Productions. Don is a Christmas! the Musical. Other credits: Mamma
freelance sound designer and engineer whose Mia!, Caroline or Change, Hairspray, La
work can be seen (well, heard) in national tours, Cage aux Folles, Carousel, Disney’s The Little
regional theaters, and concert productions alike. Mermaid, Finian’s Rainbow, Camelot, Sunset
Touring Highlights: An American In Paris Boulevard, Ragtime, Show Boat, Chicago,
(Sound Design, Big League Productions), Urinetown, Sunday in the Park with George, and
The Wizard of Oz National/International more (Northeast Ohio). Accompanied Platinum
Tour (Sound Design, Apex Touring) Pippin recording artist Josh Groban and Tony Award-
National Tour (Associate Sound Design/Head winner Daisy Eagan (The Secret Garden) in
Audio, Apex Touring), Fame The Musical NYC. Dedicated to his partner Preston, and his
(Sound Design). Regional Highlights: Regional parents - Thank you for your love and support.
Premier of Rock of Ages (Sound Design, “Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of
Gateway Playhouse), the world premier of chaos.” - Stephen Sondheim
Heartbreak Hotel (Sound Design, Ogunquit
Playhouse), Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein ALISON FRANCK (Casting Director) has
(Sound Design, North Shore Music Theatre, been a casting director in NYC for over 25
Gateway Playhouse, Ogunquit Playhouse), In years. She started as an assistant for many
The Heights (Sound Design, John W Engeman Broadway Productions, then she worked in
Theatre), among many more. A special thank film/TV for several years, then from 2000-
you to my friends, family and Bethany for their 2010, she was the Resident Casting Director at
continual love and support. Paper Mill Playhouse. In 2011 she joined the
team at Liz Lewis Casting Partners, where she
KARIN LOPEZ (Hair & Wig Design cast commercials, voiceovers, film/TV, and
Consultant) a Connecticut native with over 20 theatre. Alison now runs her own company,
years in theater, Head Supervisor at The Palace Franck Casting, where she has cast several tours
Theater in Waterbury. Member of IATSE of well-known musicals including Dreamgirls,
#74 , numerous 1st National productions as a An American in Paris, A Christmas Story: The
local. Proud to be teaming up with Big League. Musical, A Chorus Line, Legally Blonde, The
Thankful for her family supporting her thru this Simon and Garfunkel Story & upcoming The
journey and what the future brings. British Invasion Live. www.franckcasting.com
MATTHEW LOWY (Music Supervisor/ WENDY J. CONNOR/DONNA FIEGEL
Orchestrations) is a NYC-based composer, (Press and Marketing) TRUE Marketing is a
music director, arranger, and pianist. NYC: full-service entertainment marketing firm based
Beetlejuice (Key 2 sub.), A Chorus Line in Orlando, Florida that boasts a full Marketing
(City Center, rehearsal pianist). Nat’l Tours: and Public Relations Consulting Team, Graphic
An American in Paris (Music Supervisor/ Design Department, Social Marketing Strategy
Orchestrations), A Chorus Line (U.S., Japan, Team and In-House Video Production Team.
and Shanghai; MD/Orchestrations), 42nd Street Team TRUE has worked on national tours of A
(MD). Original musicals: Fallen Skies (2016 Christmas Story – The Musical, An American In
NYI Fringe Festival, Overall Excellence Award Paris, Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line, My Fair
in Music Composition), How Christmas Feels Lady, Spring Awakening, The Producers, 42ndWHO’S WHO
Street, Dreamgirls, Guys and Dolls, and The with Ruben Studdard, and the First National
Wizard of Oz. www.TeamTRUE.com Tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – flying car
and all. More recent: The Producers (Susan
TRACEY FARLAND (Tour Booking) Founded Stroman’s original work), Hello, Dolly! with
by Tracey McFarland, Victoria Lang and Ryan Sally Struthers, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady
Bogner, Broadway & Beyond Theatricals (BBT) (US Tour and China premiere), original hip-
is dedicated to the distribution and creation of hop dance show Groovaloo (Off-Broadway),
quality branded theatrical content for traditional Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
and non-traditional venues throughout North The Musical (10 USA tours, Grand Ole Opry,
America and beyond. BBT’s InHouse Booking and Madison Square Garden), Dreamgirls (US,
division delivers quality productions tailored China premiere, Japan), Hair (US and Japan),
to a venue’s size and budget. BBT’s Custom Bring it On (US and Japan), and Legally Blonde
Content division offers commercial producers (US, China premiere, Singapore). In 2018-19, A
and IP stakeholders strategic management, Chorus Line toured the USA and Japan before
consulting services and distribution solutions, performing for the first time ever in China in
while producing quality theatrical content in 2019. In the post-pandemic 2021-22 season, Big
New York and for the road. League will remount its acclaimed tour of An
American in Paris, premiere its new production
PAUL GOULD (Technical Consultant) is a of South Pacific, and tour its flagship production
Technical Production Manager with a wealth of of A Christmas Story, The Musical for a seventh
experience in many different applications from holiday season. Future tours include Legally
theatrical productions, corporate events and Blonde, Memphis and The Cher Show.
concerts. Paul’s experience stems from his core
work as a lighting designer and programmer
and runs a UK lighting company which
predominantly provides services to various
international theatre touring shows. Paul has
gained extensive experience in international
touring of musical theatre, commercial dance
and cirque. Currently he is preplanning shows
that will tour in Asia, Australia, UK, and
USA. For Big League Productions, aside
from Dreamgirls he proudly offers technical
consultation on many past and future USA
National tours including My Fair Lady, Legally
Blonde and An American in Paris.
BIG LEAGUE PRODUCTIONS/DANIEL
SHER (Executive Producer) is celebrating its
30th season of producing and general managing
Broadway shows and attractions throughout
the world. Early highlights were collaborations
with Disney on Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida
(North America, Taiwan, and China) and with
Cameron Mackintosh on a new production of
Miss Saigon. Also, US tours of the Tony®-
Award winning Broadway revival of 42nd Street
and Susan Stroman’s Broadway production of
Meredith Willson’s The Music Man. Others:
Footloose (Las Vegas, USA), Titanic, 1776,
Peter Pan, A Funny Thing Happened on the
Way to the Forum starring Rip Taylor, Blast!,
The Who’s Tommy (North America, South
America, Europe, and Japan), Ain’t Misbehavin’WHO’S WHO
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Technical Staff
Daniel Sher Technical Consultan................................Paul Gould
Production Supervisor.........................B.J. Forman
GENERAL MANAGER Production Stage Manager.....................Abby Bobb
Assistant Stage Manager/ACM.......... Jenna Wadleigh
Zach Krohn COVID Safety Manager...............................J.M. Bock
Big League Productions, Inc. Associate Lighting Designer............ Gary Echelmeyer
Keyboard Programmer.................................. Jim Harp
Keyboard Programmer.......................... Gary Georgett
COMPANY MANAGER
Head Carpenter..................................... Rodney Mann
Sophie Whitfield Assistant Carpenter................................ David Thoms
Assistant Carpenter/Flyman.............. Preston Speaker
CASTING Head Electrician/Lighting Programmer.... Martin Cox
Assistant Electrician................................ John Findlay
Alison Franck
Head Video...............................................James Book
Assistant Video........................................ John Amigo
BROADCAST ADVERTISING Video Programmer........... Phil Holden, Infante Media
TV & RADIO Video Technician......................................James Book
Video Animation....................................Infante Media
Frank Basile/Fresh Produce Productions Head Sound......................................... Anthony Lopez
Assistant Sound........................................James Ewell
EXCLUSIVE TOUR DIRECTION Assistant Sound.......................................Kyra McNeil
Broadway and Beyond Theatricals Head Props.................................Donna MacNaughton
Assistant Props........................................ David Bragg
Tracey McFarland Victoria Lang Ryan Bogner Head Wardrobe...................................Claire Gaudette
Jaymi Gilmour Monica Smith Wig Supervisor.............................................EB Bohks
Steven Griffin Victoria Detres Assistant Wardrobe....................................John Beltre
Kristin Coelho Child Wrangler/Tutor........................ Angela Maxwell
CREDITS For Big League Productions, Inc.
Lights and Video Provided by Intelligent Lighting President....................................................Daniel Sher
Services Ltd General Manager.......................................Zach Krohn
Video Animation/Programming by Infante Media Associate General Manager..............Sophie Whitfield
Sound Provided by Sound Associates General Management Assistant.........Victoria Keesee
Trucking Provided by Janco Limited Legal Counsel for Big League.......... Nan Bases, Esq.
Costumes by Costume World Theatrical Accountants for Big League........ Schall & Ashenfarb
Buses by Mayo Tours Banking.............................................JPMorgan Chase
Hotel Accommodations by Road Rebel Insurance...........Edgewood Partners Insurance Center
Payroll Services............................Checks & Balances
Travel Services.......................................... Road Rebel
Travel Coordinator.................................Gina Willens
Stock and amateur rights for Rodgers &
Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC are represented by
R&H Theatricals, 229 West 28th Street, New York,
New York 10001, www.rnh.com.
Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented
by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or
I.A.T.S.E.).
The Director and/or Choreographer is a member of the Stage
Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical
labor union.
United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic paint-
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STONELION
PUPPET
THEATRE
Wednesday, March 2 | 7 p.m.
Yardley Hall
How do lost Aztec treasure, an ancient
map and a deep cave save the world?
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CHARLES WILLIAMS QUARTET
SUN / Feb. 27 / 7 p.m.
POLSKY THEATRE
Dive into the
songbooks of
some of jazz’s great
W I N T E R L U D E
trumpet players,
including Clark Terry,
Freddie Hubbard
and Lee Morgan.
BESSIE, BILLIE AND NINA:
PIONEERING WOMEN IN JAZZ
SUN / Mar. 6 / 7 p.m. / POLSKY THEATRE
Celebrating the enduring legacies of these iconic artists
with performances of their classic songs.UPCOMING
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YARDLEY HALL
Poetic tenderness.
Raw emotion.
Physical strength.
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DRUM TAO 2022
FRI & SAT / MAR. 18 & 19 / 8 P.M.
A dynamic performance of the ancient art
of Japanese drumming.
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SAT / Mar. 26 / 11 a.m.
Latin Grammy winner packs their show with positive
messages and energetic songs in Spanish and English.
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FRI / Apr. 8 / 8 p.m.
YARDLEY HALL
A highly entertaining look at the history of iconic music.
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Mike and Julie Kirk and the Muriel McBrien Kauffman FoundationSEASON 2021 — 2022
BRAD AND LIBBY BERGMAN
In 2020 Brad and Libby Bergman gave $1 million for an endowment
to support the performing arts at JCCC and provide scholarships for
students studying creative arts at the College.
Brad is the founder, CEO and chairman of the board for the Midwest
Trust, a local, independent financial institution. He started the
company in 1993 to help customers achieve their financial goals
while providing outstanding service.
Libby is a philanthropist and serves on multiple committees in the
region. Brad and Libby are also long-time supporters of the College,
having co-chaired the JCCC Foundation’s annual Some Enchanted
Evening Gala, the largest single fundraising event for student
scholarships. Brad has also served as chair of the JCCC Foundation
Board of Directors. The Bergmans have been consistent supporters
of dozens of activities at JCCC. They have four children, each of
whom has benefited from classes taught at the College.
As a feature of the donation, the center now bears the name
Midwest Trust Center.
jccc.edu/MTC 913–469–4445 / M–F / 10–5 28SEASON 2021 — 2022
ALMA AND ARTHUR YARDLE Y
Although Arthur and Alma Yardley pledged a gift and bequest
totaling more than $2 million for a performing arts endowment
at JCCC, they were as humble and modest as the simple act
of kindness that inspired their giving in the first place.
Arthur worked as a manufacturer’s representative for Hanson
Tool and Die for many years before his retirement. Alma was a
master pianist and music educator in the Kansas City area for
more than 60 years. At first, they wanted to remain anonymous
when they made their gift. It was only later the couple agreed
to release their names, and the performance venue became
Yardley Hall. Despite their modesty, the Yardleys were pleased
with the hall that bore their name, calling it “… the most
beautiful and functional building in our area.” We agree.
Because of the Yardleys’ gift, performers from around the world
have entertained thousands and arts education events have
enlightened and inspired all ages within the theatre’s walls.
Their legacy gives back to our community year after year.
jccc.edu/MTC 913–469–4445 / M–F / 10–5 29SEASON 2021 — 2022
EL AINE AND NORMAN POLSKY
Norman and Elaine Polsky exemplify those who graciously
give of their time, talent and treasure to benefit others.
In 2004, JCCC honored the Polskys by renaming the 400-seat
theatre in the Midwest Trust Center the Polsky Theatre. Norman
was the retired chairman of Fixtures Furniture, which designs,
manufactures and sells tables, chairs and fabric for commercial
use nationwide. Elaine served as the first woman president of Beth
Shalom Congregation and co-chair of the National Conference of
Christians and Jews. She also cofounded the Linwood Presbyterian
preschool, along with the Westport Free Health Clinic.
The Polskys were members of numerous boards and advisory
boards throughout the community. They funded scholarships,
art collections, special exhibits, endowments — the list goes
on. Even though both Norman and Elaine are gone (Norman
in 2010 and Elaine in 2016), the Polsky legacy of giving lives
on and emphasizes their kindness, vision and action.
As Norman once said, “We believe the benefits of philanthropy
are circular. When you contribute time and money as a donor,
you are also a beneficiary. The results outlive us all.”
jccc.edu/MTC 913–469–4445 / M–F / 10–5 30SEASON 2021 — 2022
HARVE Y S. BODKER
In honor of Harvey S. Bodker’s lifetime of community service,
advocacy and generous support of JCCC performing arts students,
the Black Box Theatre was renamed the Bodker Black Box Theatre
in October 2010. The Bodker Black Box Theatre is used exclusively
by the College’s theatre department. It can be configured in a
number of ways so students can experience different kinds of theatre
productions. This fitting addition to the Bodker legacy will benefit
JCCC theatre students for years to come.
Bodker is president of Bodker Realty and has been involved with the
Boy Scouts, Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, the Overland Park Planning
Commission, Congregation Beth Shalom, University of Kansas,
KCPT TV and the Truman Library. Since 1998 he has been a member
of the JCCC Foundation, where he has served in many capacities,
including as a member of the program advisory committee for the
performing arts and the Some Enchanted Evening committee.
The Harvey S. and Beverly R. Bodker Executive Classroom in the
Regnier Center is named for Bodker and his late wife, as is the
Beverly R. and Harvey S. Bodker scholarship for students of the
performing arts. Bodker also provides a criminal justice scholarship
honoring former Overland Park Police Chief John M. Douglass.
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