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President’s Welcome Welcome to Rocky Mountain Rep. On behalf of the Board of and adjusted, and rehearsals have been held from morning until Welcome to the Rocky Mountain movement has continued and grown, and is now becoming a Trustees, it is my great pleasure night, all in preparation for what will take place on the stage for Repertory Theatre, and our 2019 significant creative force. Working together, we are confident to welcome you to the 2019 you to enjoy. season! We’re thrilled that you have that the creative community can be a catalyst to enhance our season of Rocky Mountain decided to make us part of your beloved summer town, and can also stimulate a vibrant year- Repertory Theatre! RMRT continues to upgrade our facilities to meet the needs of summer in the mountains. It seems round economy. our patrons and our Company. This fall we hope to begin like every time I open social media; RMRT brings a lot of “creatives” to town each season. Each We once again proudly present construction of some much-needed new housing for our Grand Lake is being ranked #1 for performance you see the actors on stage and you hear the a great variety of shows for your Company members. Our Off-Broadway cabins have been standing something! We know our town is musicians in the pit. I hope you’ll consider the countless other enjoyment.You may be here to for a century and are in need of replacement, to ensure the safety one of the best places on Earth, and creative souls who are participating or have participated to President of the Executive Artistic see one of your favorites, but and security of our Company. We hope to announce our plans gradually everyone else is learning bring these performances to the stage. Note how many crew Board of Trustees Director I encourage you to come back soon to raise the needed funds to allow us to proceed with our that as well. members are working (maybe you won’t see them…they’re all and see another show (or two!) for an entirely different construction plans. RMRT has made its home in Grand Lake for 52 years (minus a short dressed in black and endeavor to stay out of sight). Also note theatrical experience.You will see the same faces on the stage, but detour to Colorado Springs), and we have been extremely happy to the directors and designers who have worked practically since in very different roles. Performing in true repertory fashion in the I hope that you felt welcomed when you came into the lobby, be part of the creative community here. I have been connected with January of this year to prepare these shows. Each show is a summer season is something that our Company members view as perhaps chatted with some friends, enjoyed a snack and a this theatre for 24 years, and I’m proud to have made it the center of gigantic creative endeavor, and we’re thrilled that you’re sharing a performance challenge and it is one that they accomplish with beverage from our new bar, and had a chance to visit the gift shop. my creative life. As I’ve invested more and more time and work in this in it tonight. great professionalism. We want you to enjoy your experience at our professional musical community, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting more and more Thank you for coming tonight. We hope to see you many times, theatre in the heart of the Rockies! If you would like to play a role “creatives”—more and more people who also have artistic endeavors all season long. I’m usually out in the lobby…come say ‘hello’. Our artistic team has carefully selected the shows and auditioned in the RMRT family, we would welcome you to join our great team at their core and have put down roots in the gorgeous mountain town. I’m always eager to meet our patrons, donors, sponsors, and performers in four cities to bring the very best talent to our of volunteers. We wouldn’t be here without them! Now sit back, With great pride and pleasure, last summer Grand Lake received the other creative souls that wander through Grand Lake and the stage, to the behind-the-scenes technical staff and crew, and to relax and enjoy the show! And we hope you will return again soon, official designation as a Creative District by the State of Colorado doors of RMRT. the orchestra pit filled with talented musicians. Publicity has been and often. There is always something exciting to see at RMRT! Creative Industries. A small group of like-minded creative souls started prepared and distributed, ticket orders have been filled, housing pursuing this designation years ago, and they are now beginning to Michael Querio — Executive Artistic Director has been prepared for the Company members before they arrived, Barbara Meyer — President of the Board of Trustees of Rocky enjoy the fruits of their labors. Since that designation was received the sets have been painted, lights and microphones have been tested Mountain Repertory Theatre 2019 Board of Trustees Key Staff Mark Your Calendars! Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre extends a special “thank you” to its Board of Trustees for their limitless efforts on behalf of the theatre and the Grand County Community. Executive Artistic Director Performances on: Michael Querio CELEBRATE WITH RMRT July 13, 14, 27, 28, August 3, & 4. Executive Committee RMRT's Annual President Vice President Secretary Artistic Associate CABARET 1 Barbara Meyer Treasurer Karen Fry-Weisbrich Board Member At-Large Lucy Mueller Executive Artistic Director Jeffery Duke A Grand Night of Coleen Ockers Bill Herbert Michael Querio Education Director Music, Food, Drink, Joel Ewing Trustees and Support Bob Balink Claudia Diamond Bill Herbert Patrick Randall Communications Manager Marilyn Binkley Carla Donelson Gini Kinder Bob Scott Jennifer Mace Registration for next summer will be in Dec. Nancy Chaffin Jeff Eldridge Michael Long Bob Wiebe February, 2020 Saturday, July 20th 14-15 2019 DECEMBER 31 Beth Chambers John Ernst Suzi Maki Facilities Manager Advisory Board Dennis Mills Janie Brownlee Dave Freeman Lynne Ludwig David Majcen Claude Diamond Jim Gumpert Lydia MacMillan Jim White Financial Administrator Karen Kulpa From the Board House Manager Our Mission We possess a diversity of life experiences, talents, skills, knowledge and backgrounds coupled with a love of theatre — particularly this theatre — along with a willingness to do whatever it takes to enhance and Administrative Assistant Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre’s mission is to stimulate, inspire and cultivate a passion for the performing arts in Grand County, improve the level of theatre excellence Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre has attained. Christal McDougall the state of Colorado and the nation, through outstanding productions, education and outreach. 4 www.RockyMountainRep.com • 970.627.3421 www.RockyMountainRep.com • 970.627.3421 5
Theatre Information OFFICE & HOURS Volunteer Awards Box Office Located at 800 Grand Avenue, Grand Lake, CO 80447 (970) 627-3421 Bravo to those individuals who went above and beyond the call of duty, contributing their time, effort and heart Summer Season Hours | May 24th through August 24th for the good of RMRT. Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm | Sunday: Closed | Closed: July 4th VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Summer Will Call Hours Monday: 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Tuesday – Thursday: 6:00pm – 7:30pm 2011 Marilyn & Dave Binkley 2012 The Youth of Grand County Friday – Saturday: 6:00pm – 8:00pm 2013 Carolyn Alcorn Fall Season Hours | August 30th through September 28th 2014 Marilyn & Dave Binkley Monday: CLOSED | Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm | Sunday: 12:00pm – 2:00pm 2015 Will Colley 2016 Carolyn Alcorn Fall Season Will Call opens ONE hour prior to show 2017 Deb & Dick Sisung Hearing Assistance/Special Needs 2018 Jimmy Negri Hearing assistance devices are available to patrons of RMRT. Please contact a member of FACILITIES VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR the House Staff to request a device for use during the show. RMRT provides services for 2011 Carol McMurry & Pat Spieles patrons with special needs. In order for our Staff to accommodate you, please contact the 2012 Marilyn & Dave Binkley Box Office prior to the day of the performance you are attending if you desire wheelchair 2013 Marilyn & Dave Binkley seating or other special arrangements. 2014 Karla Bachman 2015 Bill Adams Ticket Sales 2016 Jimmy Negri All ticket sales are final. Refunds are not available. Tickets may be exchanged for 2017 Bill Adams 2018 Bob Cartmel a different performance within the same season, if available, and must be done at least 24 hours prior to the performance for which the tickets were originally purchased. All tickets SPIRIT AWARD are Will Call, and will not be mailed. Sho 2011 Bob Scott w 2012 Lucy & Bill Mueller Sp Wait List Policy 2013 Mollie Heil & Blake Mills on sor For patrons wishing to purchase tickets for a sold-out show, a wait list will be offered at 2014 Nancy and Tom Chaffin the beginning of Will Call; must be present to sign up. Phone-in reservations will not be 2015 Scott Gibson, Karen Kargel, Alice Minaga, and Richard Pritekel accepted. 2016 Nancy & Mike Long 2017 Mark & Carol Zaitz Gift Certificates 2018 Karen Smith Theatre tickets are the perfect gift for all occasions! Call 970.627.3421. WARREN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Content Advisory 2014 Isaac Elliott As sensitivities vary from person to person, it is difficult to offer advisories about subject 2015 Will Colley matter. If you do have questions about content and age-appropriateness we will answer as 2016 Georga Feek honestly as we can, but please keep in mind that comfort levels vary from person to person. 2017 Amanda Debevec If you have questions about stage effects (such as strobe lights and theatrical fog), please call 2018 Amanda Debevec & Noah Wojtak our box office at 970-627-3421. HOUSE ETIQUETTE LATE ARRIVALS CAMERAS/RECORDING DEVICES emergency reasons, please make appropriate Please avoid late arrival. To ensure everyone’s The use of recording devices of any kind arrangements at the box office. enjoyment, latecomers will be seated at the including cameras, with or without a flash, discretion of our theatre management staff. is strictly prohibited by our licensing FOOD AND BEVERAGES If you find it necessary to leave during the agreements. Food and open beverages are not permitted performance, please do so quietly. You will be inside the theatre auditorium. Bottled water is reseated during a suitable pause in the stage ELECTRONIC DEVICES allowed, however. Please enjoy concessions in action, and at the discretion of our theatre Please turn off all cell phones, pagers, and the lobby or outside during intermission. management staff. electronic devices as a courtesy to the performers and the audience! Switching SMOKING your phone to silent can still interfere with the Smoking is prohibited in all areas inside the sound system. If you need to be contacted for building. 6 www.RockyMountainRep.com • 970.627.3421 www.RockyMountainRep.com • 970.627.3421 7
R WINNEitchen” Creative Cabinetry, Design & Millwork tK 3 “Bes F HO MES DE O PARA WARDS A Mountain Home for your Grand Woodworks Mountain Elegance in Cabinetry and Millwork 970-726-5320 • Karin@GrandWoodworks.com Tabernash, Colorado www.GrandWoodworks.com In just 23 amazing years we have awarded Sho w out over 10.1 Million. 2 0 18 Sp on sor $10,104,283 $4,979,941 $1,896,426 $745,224 Education Health & Human Environment Services $1,516,726 $965,965 Amateur Sports Arts & Culture Pontoon Rentals Grand Foundation, Grand County’s Community Foundation, seeks to improve the quality of life for residents and guests by Seasonal Slip supporting non-profit and service club organizations in the Mooring Rentals areas of Health & Human Services, Education, Amateur Sports, Bait Tackle Arts & Culture and the Environment. Shop Thank you for giving! Fuel Docks Guided Fishing Trips Fishing Licenses Boat Trailer Give Where You Live, Work and Play! Storage Grand Foundation P.O. Box 1342 Winter Park, CO 80482 970.887.3111 www.grandfoundation.com 8 www.RockyMountainRep.com • 970.627.3421 www.RockyMountainRep.com • 970.627.3421 9
WINDING RIVER RESORT Horses & More! COLORADO TRAIL RIDES • HAY RIDES • PONY RIDES • ATVS MOUNTAIN CHUCKWAGON BREAKFASTS • ANIMAL FARM THEATRE SLEIGH RIDES • SNOWMOBILE RENTALS Camping, Cabins & Lodge Rooms, Full Hookups TOUR Did you know that the revenue Experience the beauty of the Colorado Mountains and the breathtaking theatre created there from your ticket supported only reservations are recommended 970.627.3215 GRAND www.Winding River Resort.com LAKE 60% of tonight’s show? (970) 627-3421 800 Grand Ave., Grand Lake, CO RockyMountainRep.com (970) 513-9386 460 Blue River Pkwy S I LV E R T H O R N E For 52 years, RMRT has striven for the highest levels of artistic Silverthorne, CO LakeDillonTheatre.org excellence, assembling elite, professional talent from over 1,200 national auditions to bring you a summer to cheer for! Our goal is to provide fine theatre at affordable prices, knowing that doing so provides a positive aesthetic to our patrons and community, and impacts local economies. Last season, 23,800 people came to our wonderful town to go to the theatre — their non-theatre CREEDE expenditures bringing valuable revenue to local businesses. (719) 658-2540 124 Main Street, Creede, CO CreedeRep.org Ticket sales only support 60% of our general operating budget. As (970) 731-7469 PA G O S A 2313 Eagle Dr, Pagosa Springs, CO we celebrate another summer, we are counting on your generosity SPRINGS PagosaCenter.org to continue to fill that 40% operating budget void. Every donation, of any size, makes a tremendous difference. As a thank you for your generous gift, we’ll continue to produce the quality theatre you’ve come to expect from RMRT. Quite simply, it is not possible to do what we do without you. PASTEL ART & Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre is a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation; all donations are tax deductible up to the maximum allowed by law. FINE INTERIOR DESIGN by Marjorie Cranston Name____________________________________________ Address___________________________________________ City_____________________ State_____ Zip____________ E-Mail (RMRT use only)_________________________________ Phone____________________________________________ Please accept my tax-deductible contribution in the r amount of $__________ Show Sponso My check is enclosed | Charge my order to: VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER Acct # __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Exp. Date ______/______ 3 Digit Security Code __ __ __ Billing Zip Code_________________ 1030 Grand Avenue across from the park Signature__________________________________________ 970-627-8111 (Required for Credit Card Use) www.jackstrawgallery.com 10 www.RockyMountainRep.com • 970.627.3421 www.RockyMountainRep.com • 970.627.3421 11
RMRT PRODUCTION HISTORY 1967 The Sound of Music, Gold in the Hills, A Thousand Clowns 2006 Singin’ in the Rain, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, 1968 Guys and Dolls, Dracula, The Boyfriend, The Taming of the Shrew Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 1969 Once Upon a Mattress, Barefoot in the Park, Love Rides the Rails Almost Heaven – Songs of John Denver 1970 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, 2007 42nd Street, Seussical, Footloose, My Way: A Musical You Can’t Take it With You, Little Mary Sunshine, Tribute to Frank Sinatra Rumpelstiltskin (Youth Theatre Workshop) 2008 Oklahoma!, Urinetown, Big:The Musical,Why Do Fools Fall In Love? 1971 Fiddler on the Roof, Star Spangled Girl, Unsinkable 2009 Brigadoon, Pirates of Penzance, All Shook Up,The Andrews Brothers 2019 Season Molly Brown, Arsenic and Old Lace 2010 Carousel,The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,Thoroughly 1972 Man of La Mancha, I Do! I Do!, Mame, You’re a Good Man Charlie Modern Millie, Always…Patsy Cline Brown, The Skin of Our Teeth 2011 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Guys and Dolls, Chess, 1973 Oklahoma, Come Blow Your Horn, Anything Goes, Gypsy, Almost Heaven – The Songs of John Denver Twelfth Night 2012 Anything Goes, Jekyll & Hyde,The Drowsy Chaperone, 1974 My Fair Lady, West Side Story, The Music Man The Marvelous Wonderettes 1975 Cabaret, Light Up the Sky, The Fantasticks, Guys and Dolls 2013 Peter Pan, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, 1976 The King and I, Dames at Sea, Company, Our Town A Chorus Line, Ring of Fire 1977 West Side Story, The Boyfriend, A Little Night Music 2014 Les Misérables, Hands on a Hardbody, Shrek the Musical, Double Trouble 1978 Gypsy, Vanities, Candide, 110 in the Shade 2015 42nd Street, The Addams Family, All Shook Up, Forever Plaid 1979 Pippin, She Loves Me, Hold Me, Anything Goes 2016 Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Rock of Ages,Titanic:The Musical, 1980 The Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof, Same Time Next Year, Million Dollar Quartet Guys and Dolls 2017 Mamma Mia!, Disney’s Newsies, West Side Story, 1981 Grease, Man of La Mancha, The Tavern, The Fantasticks Almost Heaven: Songs of John Denver 1982 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, 2018 Annie, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, The Full Monty, Talley’s Folly, Oklahoma, Shenandoah Pump Boys and Dinettes 1983 They’re Playing Our Song, Side by Side by Sondheim, Dracula, I Do! I Do! 1984 Tintypes, 1940’s Radio Hour, Dames at Sea 1985 Baby, Perfectly Frank, I Do! I Do!, Crimes of the Heart 1986–88 Dormant 1989 Tintypes, Little Shop of Horrors, Pump Boys and Dinettes 1990 Grease, Baby, Romance Romance 1991 110 in the Shade, Nunsense, Some Enchanted Evening, Greater Tuna 1992 Olympus on My Mind, 1940’s Radio Hour, I Do! I Do!, Salute to Broadway 1993 Murder Most Fowl, Raging Hormones, A Night with Groucho, Love Letters, Best of Broadway ON THE 1994 The Miracle Worker, Lady Audley’s Secret,Trixie True - Teen Detective WATER 1995 Nunsense, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Arsenic and Old Lace 1996 Anything Goes, Fiddler on the Roof, Something’s Afoot 1997 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Music Man, 1 0 0 7 L a k e Av e n u e , G r a n d L a k e 8 0 4 4 7 The Fantasticks 1998 West Side Story, Dames at Sea, Guys and Dolls, 1999 Gypsy, My Fair Lady, Lucky Stiff, Greater Tuna 2000 Forever Plaid, The Sound of Music, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, A Tuna Christmas 2001 Grease, Hello Dolly!, Into the Woods, I Do! I Do! 2002 A Day in Hollywood a Night in the Ukraine, 1776, Man of La Mancha, Little by Little 2003 Little Shop of Horrors, Fiddler on the Roof, Secret Garden, Casey & Rhonda Farrell 970-887-3335 Last Five Years 2004 Forever Plaid, 1940’s Radio Hour, Pump Boys and Dinettes, Always . . Patsy Cline 2005 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Annie Get Your Gun, A Grand Night for Singing, The Honky Tonk Angels 12 www.RockyMountainRep.com • 970.627.3421 www.RockyMountainRep.com • 970.627.3421 13
Thanks to our Donors Liesa & James Taylor Doug Miller Janie Brownlee & Chris Crotty Mountain Life Fitness LLC Sandy Taylor & Chuck Vail Susanne Miller Budget Tackle Mountain Mongrels Michael & Jacqueline Tompkins Lisa Mooney C Lazy U Ranch Lucy & Bill Mueller Paul & Teresa Tracy Beth Murphy Candy Store at Hot Sulphur Springs Munn Architecture, AIA On behalf of RMRT’s Board of Trustees and staff, a special thank you is extended to the following individuals, groups, organizations and businesses Megan Viviano Meredith Nelson Nancy & Tom Chaffin Naked Aspen Designs for their monetary contribution to RMRT. The donations from these individuals help supply the resources necessary to produce the show you are James & Mary Walker Michelle O’Brien Cissy Fry Wilson Fine Art Nancy Negri about to see tonight. Nancy Westman Deborah & James O’Dell Photography Never Summer Brewing Co. Ann Wheeler Duane Oudenhoven City Market Never Summer Mountain Products Donna Winter Rebecca & Stephen Parry Cold Springs Greenhouse New 2 U Children’s Consignment Donations Received From: january 01, 2018 – December 31, 2018 Charlotte & John Wrather Virginia Paul Colorado Cabin Adventures O-a Bistro Robert & Lana Yoder Susan Pedrick Corner Mall Coleen & Craig Ockers ANGELS ($10,000+) Grand Mountain Bank Mike & Nancy Long Gregory & Mary Lou Garcia James Peterson Country Ace Hardware Pearl Dragon Restaurant Marty & Kimberly Baltz Grand Pizza Thomas & Lynne Ludwig Laurine Garrity & Michael Bernhart OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Carole Pisko Cy’s Deli Catherine Prior Janie Brownlee & Chris Crotty Bill & Robin Herbert Lydia & Bill MacMillan Scott Gibson Mary W. 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On Stage On Stage Kelsey Abberger Ensemble, Fall Special Scenic Painter Stephen Coakley Ensemble, Fall Assistant Music Director/Piano is over the moon to be in Grand Lake for a third season, and to be making her debut in RMRT’s acting company! A graduate is thrilled to be returning to the RMRT stage for his second summer and his first fall, where he will be assistant music of the Florida State University theatre program, Kelsey is an actor, singer, and painter who has loved having the opportunity directing Always...Patsy Cline. Previous RMRT credits include ensemble in Annie, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and to pour all of her talents into Rocky Mountain Rep. Last fall she understudied Pump Boys and Dinettes at RMRT; favorite The Full Monty. NYC credits include United We Stand and Breaking Ground (NYMF). This past May, Stephen graduated from credits include On The Town (Hildy) and The Servant of Two Masters (Dr. Lombardi). Kelsey is also painting this season’s fall show Ohio Northern University with a BFA in Musical Theatre and plans on moving to Chicago following his time in Grand Lake. Always...Patsy Cline. She thanks her family for their undying love and support, and sends love and thanks to Michael, Jeff and the He recently recorded an EP of original music (with fellow company member Viv) titled Missed Out On Me, which is available whole RMRT family! www.kelseyabberger.com on all streaming services! Many thanks to his parents and the RMRT family! Kyle Adams Monsignor, Tony, Sweeney Todd Cortez Emerson Ensemble is checking off a major bucket list item by performing at RMRT this summer, and couldn’t feel luckier to be part of this performed in Bye Bye Birdie, Anything Goes, Beauty and the Beast, and Hairspray (Seaweed) at Hannibal High School and as company. In Chicago, Kyle has played Giant Christmas Elves, Talking Cats in Hats, and Brainless Dancing Scarecrows. You can Cosmo Brown in Singin’ in the Rain at Hannibal LaGrange University. His Milliken University credits include Nice Work If You check out his website, kyleadams.downstage.co, for all the juicy details. Colorado feels like home to Kyle, as he grew up visiting Can Get It (Ensemble), 9 to 5 (swing), Phantom of the Opera (Ensemble), Sister Act (TJ), and Hair (Berger). his family here almost every summer or winter for many years.To be back here doing what he loves in this mountain paradise is just too sweet. He sends huge thanks to Michael & Jeff for this one-of-a-kind opportunity to take on a DREAM role he wasn’t sure he’d ever get the chance to play. Kyle would be lost without his partner of 14 years, Amanda. As much as he stares at them, the mountains just aren’t the same without her. Riley Fisher Ensemble, Tobias Noah Royal Barnes Pablo, Ensemble Cortez Emerson is a rising senior at University of Northern Colorado, and is so excited to be making his RMRT debut this summer as Tobias is so excited to make his RMRT debut as Pablo in Sister Act! Having just graduated from SUNY Fredonia, he is thrilled to in Sweeney Todd, Ensemble in Sister Act and Disaster! Past credits include Lefou in Beauty and the Beast, Gangster 2 in The be performing in his first show after college. Noah loves to be outside and active, so being in the mountains is the perfect Drowsy Chaperone, and Ernst in Spring Awakening. When Riley is not performing, you can find him hanging with friends and opportunity for him to perform. Noah can’t wait to get going and hopes that the patrons of RMRT enjoy the show! family, laughing at all types of jokes, or watching some lame scary movie. He is so excited to be performing for all the amazing patrons of RMRT! He would like to thank everyone at RMRT for this wonderful opportunity, and he extends a special thank you to his family for all that they do. Enjoy the show! Andrew Greiche Ensemble, Chad, Anthony Brandi Campbell Deloris, Ensemble is super excited and so grateful to be making his Rocky Mountain Rep debut! Originally from Long Island, New York, he also known to her musical theatre friends as “Little Magic” (weighing in at just over 100 lbs), has come all the way from Raleigh, graduated this past May from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University with a BFA in musical theatre. North Carolina! She’s not like ordinary girls. When people ask her for special skills, she loves to tell them that she can stick her Some of his favorite credits include Little Women (Mr. Brooke), Urinetown (Officer Barrel), Sunday in the Park with George (Franz) whole fist in her mouth. If you see her around, ask her about it. This is Brandi’s first summer theatre contract. She just recently and Snoopy! The Musical (Snoopy). Andrew would like to thank his family and friends, especially his mom, dad and sister for graduated from East Carolina University. She is so honored to call Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre her home for the next their endless love and support in all of his endeavors; his teachers for their wisdom and guidance; and the Rocky Mountain couple of months. It’s gonna be fabulous! www.brandimcampbell.com Rep family for this incredible opportunity. Sophie Grimm Mother Superior, Ensemble, Mrs. Lovett Suzanna Champion Louise is a Chicago Equity actress and vocalist making her RMRT debut this summer! Sophie has always loved summer theatre, Suzanna is thrilled to be returning for her 15th - that’s right, 15th! - show at Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre! It’s almost having been born into a family of performers and spending most of her childhood summers in the Badlands and Branson as if she really enjoys working here! Suzanna is currently based in NYC, however she is coming to Grand Lake from having along with her late father, Steve Grimm. She still performs with her family but also has a strong passion for communication spent the summer at the Summer Vocology Institute in Salt Lake City where she earned a Graduate Certificate in Vocology, and live performance and continues to work on her craft in Chicago. She is grateful to be here performing for the lovely which is a branch of Speech Pathology. There, she learned all about the science of vocal production, how to diagnose vocal patrons of RMRT and can’t wait to tell you all about how her now fiance, Vasily Deris, proposed to her just one year ago disorders, and how to guide a singer/speaker through vocal therapy. She loves Grand Lake and is always happy to find her way at Sapphire Point in Dillon, CO!!! www.sophiegrimm.com back. Always a big thanks to Jeff and Michael for everything. Enjoy the show! Meredith Jones Patsy Cline Cara Chumbley Ensemble, Jackie is thrilled to be returning to RMRT for the first time since 2010, when she played Julie Jordan in Carousel. Most recently, she is a Chicago-based actress and teaching artist who is excited to be back in the mountains this summer! She was seen last played Patsy Cline at Florida Studio Theatre and is overjoyed to have the opportunity to play this iconic woman once again. summer as Vicki in The Full Monty and in the ensemble for Annie and Gentleman’s Guide. Cara just finished performing in the Since graduating from Emerson College with a BFA in musical theatre, she has performed in numerous regional theatres U.S. premiere of Diamonds and Divas at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, right near her hometown of Moline, IL. Cara would like across the country. 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On Stage On Stage Josh Levinson Joey, Ted, Judge Turpin Neil Stratman Ensemble, Scott, Pirelli is so excited to be back in Grand Lake! Last time he was on the RMRT stage was Double Trouble in 2014, with the 2013 is dying. With excitement. Over these shows. Seen at RMRT last year as the conniving Rooster in Annie and the sweaty, con- season before that (A Chorus Line, Peter Pan, and How to Succeed…) Other favorite credits include the Guthrie Theatre, Maltz cussed Ethan in The Full Monty, he will be keeping his clothes on this time, baring his soul instead of his butt. Many thanks to Jupiter Theatre, Mason Street Warehouse, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Josh was also in the resident acting company Michael, Jeff, and his Grand Lake family for having him back in this mountain paradise, and much love to this family and friends at Barter Theatre for several years. His film/television credits include Death of Me and Diabolical. Outside of acting, Josh is for dealing with his quirks. Follow his writing and shenanigans at neilstratman.com. a professional photographer. Much love and gratitude to Samuel, my family, friends, teachers, and of course Jeff and Michael. Instagram: @jlevlev Michael E. Martin Eddie, Maury, The Beadle LaDawn Taylor Levora, Ensemble is overjoyed to be returning to the mountains for a third season. Michael is a St. Louis native with a master’s degree in musical hails from Texas and graduated from Sam Houston State University with a BFA in acting/directing. Her first major professional theatre from Oklahoma City University and a bachelor’s degree in music education from Murray State University. Michael’s role was as Princess Tiana at Disney World; she reprised this iconic role at Disneyland Hong Kong in Mickey and the Wondrous regional credits include Actor 9 in the Jeff-Award winning world premiere of United Flight 232 (The House Theatre of Chi- Book.While in Asia, she landed her biggest dream role - Nala in The Festival of The Lion King. Even after moving to NYC, LaDawn cago), Chief/Herald swing/Ensemble in Jonah and James the Less/John understudy in Jesus (Sight & Sound Theatres), Kerchak found her way back to her “third home” to star in Tokyo’s Broadway Christmas Wonderland. She’s excited to join the incredibly in Tarzan and Neville Craven in The Secret Garden (Thingamajig Theatre Company). You may have caught him at RMRT a few talented cast at RMRT this summer and would like to say a big “ありがとうございました” (thank you!) to everyone who has summer ago as Sebastian in The Little Mermaid, Dennis in Rock of Ages, Donkey in Shrek, and Ronald McCowan in Hands on a supported her on her journey. “You always have the choice to choose love.” Hardbody. Michael sends all his love to Colleen and many thanks to MQ, Jeff, and the entire RMRT family. All glory and honor to God! michaelemartin.com Katherine “Viv” Viviano Sister Mary Patrick, Ensemble is thrilled to be returning to beautiful Grand Lake! In January, she moved to Chicago, where she will make her theatrical de- Celena Vera Morgan Sister Mary Robert, Ensemble but in Paramount Theatre’s upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast. Most recently, she was seen in Annie (Star To Be/ is thrilled to be making her Rocky Mountain Rep debut this season! She is a native Minnesotan now located in beautiful New Boylan Sister), A Gentleman’s Guide… (Miss Barley) & The Full Monty (Susan) at RMRT. Other credits include Phantom of the York City, where her off-Broadway credits include Into the Woods (Little Red); she also performed in Breaking Ground (NYMF). Opera (Carlotta), The Addams Family (Ancestor), A Chorus Line (Maggie), and Hairspray (Amber).Viv has begun a new chapter With a BFA in musical theatre from Ithaca College, other selected credits include Company (Amy), Anonymous (Nemasani). as a recording artist with collaborator and dear friend, Stephen Coakley. Their first EP, Missed Out on Me, is available on all Celena Vera shares her heart and home with her two free-range (litter trained) bunnies and senior dog, Tina. Thank you to major streaming services.Viv sends her deepest gratitude and all the love in the world to her family, the RMRT community the entire cast, crew and creative team at Rocky Mountain for this seriously incredible opportunity! Love to Mom, Mia, Nana- and Grandma El – her best friend and number one fan. banana and Tyler. For Dad. www.celenaveramorgan.com IG: @celenavmorgan Heather Zurowski Sister Mary Lazarus, Shirley, Ensemble Khyel S. Roberson Curtis, Ensemble is so grateful to be back in the mountains for another summer! You may recognize her from the 2018 RMRT season, when she is very thrilled to be part of the Rocky Mountain Rep family! From Chicago, Illinois, Khyel studies musical theatre at Western played Georgie in The Full Monty, Lady Eugenia in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and Mrs. Pugh in Annie. A Chicago- Illinois University. Roberson has dedicated his life to theatre much to the point where he’s building upon his own founded land native, she holds a BFA in acting from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. She would like to thank the entire theatre called Showtime Theatre Productions, in which he has two original plays and musicals already produced under RMRT company! An extra special thanks to Mama, Papa, Marek, and the rest of her loved ones across the country. Keep up Showtime as well as a YouTube series. Roberson would like to thank his beautiful mother and the Universe that is God! to date on Heather’s whereabouts at heatherzurowski.com or on Instagram @hzurowsk. Maya Rowe Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours, Sister Mary Downy, Beggar Woman is excited to be returning to RMRT after four blissful months here last year playing Sibella in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Guest Artists Murder, Grace in Annie, Ensemble in The Full Monty, and Rhetta Cupp in Pump Boys and Dinettes! She feels it’s only right to be playing a nun this summer in the Heaven-on-Earth that is Grand Lake. Back home in Chicago, she was most recently seen in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at Drury Lane and Elephant Man at Williams Street Rep. She would like to thank her family, her OG Benevolent Bunk Bed Buddy Cara, and of course, this beautiful place and all of its people of which she truly ‘Never Harrison Hauptman Ben/Lisa Can Say Goodbye’. is very excited to be back for his second summer at RMRT, having previously played the role of Les in Newsies in the summer of 2017. His other favorite credits include Michael Hobbs in Elf the Musical at the Arvada Center, Bert in All My Sons at the Natalie Schaffer Ensemble, Marianne, Johanna Arvada Center, and Young Shrek/Dwarf in Shrek the Musical at Denver School of the Arts (DSA). Harrison is a theater major is thrilled and grateful to be here on the RMRT stage. Natalie hails from Pennsylvania and graduated with a B.A. in theatre at DSA and will be entering the 7th grade this fall. He would like to thank everyone at RMRT, his friends, teachers, and most performance and a minor in dance from Wagner College in Staten Island, New York. Some of her favorite roles at Wagner of all his family for their love and support. include Bonnie in Anything Goes and Alice Bean in Titanic. Since graduating, she has performed in Beauty and The Beast (Belle), Mary Poppins, Brigadoon, and as part of the College Program in Walt Disney World. 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