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THEATRE MEMPHIS presents “YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU”
By GEORGE S. KAUFMAN and MOSS HART
Director ANN MARIE HALL
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THEATRE MEMPHIS STAFF
Debbie Litch, Executive Producer
Administrative Staff
Lisa Hall-Hayes, Operations Manager
Randall Hartzog, Director of Marketing/Communications
Kaitlin Brucker, Office Manager/Usher Coordinator
Lisa Chang, Finance Manager
Emma Clark, Box Office Assistant
Emily Greene, Box Office Assistant
Christina Hendricks, Box Office Assistant
Ashley Whitten Kopera, Box Office Assistant
Catherine Lucchesi, Box Office Assistant
Sharri Reid, Box Office Assistant
Claudia Bacigalupo, House Manager
Sue Binnie, House Manager
Tiffany Crawford, House Manager
Stephanie Turpin, House Manager
Johnny Gaither, Building & Grounds
Doug Laurie, Security
Production Staff
Michael Compton, Production Manager/Technical Director
Gary Beard, Music Consultant
Amie Eoff, Resident Costume Designer
Ashley Selberg, Costume Shop Manager
André Bruce Ward, Resident Costume Designer Emeritus
Jack Netzel-Yates, Resident Scenic Designer/Properties Master
Mandy Kay Heath, Resident Lighting Designer
Mark Fernandez, Assistant Technical Director
Ashley J. Nickas, Production Stage Manager/
Volunteer Coordinator
Department of Outreach and Engagement
Becky Caspersen, Outreach/Engagement Director
Angela Schulz, Outreach/Engagement Manager
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Next at Theatre Memphis
In the Lohrey Theatre:
Ragtime
Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Terrence McNally
Directed and Choreographed by Jordan Nichols and Travis Bradley
Music Direction by Jeff Brewer
June 3 – 26, 2022
Emotional and Inspiring. At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing... and
anything is possible. Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-20th-century New
York, three distinctly American tales are woven together… a stifled upper-class wife,
a determined Jewish immigrant, and a daring young Harlem Musician. United by their
courage, compassion, and belief in the promise of the future, together they confront
timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair…
and what it means to live in America.
Adult: $35 Member/Senior/Military: $30 *Student: $15
*Student tickets are available to those 18 and under as well as college students with a valid ID.
Call the Box Office at 901.682.8323 for reservations
or order tickets online at www.theatrememphis.org
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Take advantage of our special offering!
The Music Man
with Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster
as part of this package deal.
Limited dates and availability.
Contact Dr Bill Srygley at williamleake40@outlook.com
From the Executive Producer…
Memphis is in full bloom and I hope you will join us as we
continue to celebrate our 100 years at Theatre Memphis. On
April 30, we will showcase our second annual May Day Festival
with the addition of our Children’s Theatre Festival. There will
be Memphis and Mid-South artists and artisans featured in
vendor booths around our beautiful campus with food trucks,
bars and entertainment throughout the day beginning at 10 am
until 4 pm. Our indoor Children’s Theatre Festival will feature
outstanding performances for and with children.
Bring out the tux and your most festive 20’s style dress. Get ready to party on May 20,
2022, as we celebrate our 100th anniversary with Puttin’ on the Glitz, an event that harkens
all the glamour and style of the 1920’s ... food, drink, dancing, live auction and surprises
throughout the night! Entertainment will be a cabaret-style performance, Gershwin, by
George, that will be full of great music of the period from when Theatre Memphis was
founded as well as fun entertainment at our later night Pink Stables Speakeasy. Tickets are
$175 person of which $100 is tax-deductible.
Prepare yourself to party. Tickets are available online at www.theatrememphis.org or by
calling 901.682.8323.
I hope you will get your ticket reservations early for our year-end production of the powerful
and exciting musical Ragtime. We have assembled an outstanding cast under the direction
of Jordan Nichols and Travis Bradley with musical direction by Jeff Brewer. It will be an
incredible climax to a stellar 100th anniversary season.
Also, please take advantage of renewing your 2022-23 season subscription before the
June deadline. We are currently offering $15 off of our already low price of $150. So,
for $135 you will receive 7 tickets to use for any of our next season’s shows except A
Christmas Carol. Our season will feature Guys and Dolls, Arsenic and Old Lace, A
Sondheim Tribute, The Play That Goes Wrong, Sherlock's Last Case and Disney’s
Mary Poppins on our Lohrey Stage. On our Next Stage we will present Much Ado
About Nothing, Immediate Family, Macbeth and Mrs. Mannerly. Our summer youth
workshop will present Addams Family Young@Part in July.
There are not enough words to express my sincerest appreciation for your continued support
of our beloved Theatre Memphis. We work very hard to present the very best in theatre
presented by and for our community. However, we do not take anyone or anything for
granted. We are proud of our history and look forward to an extraordinary future because
of you. Without the enthusiastic endorsement and support of our Memphis community, we
would not be celebrating 100 fabulous years and beyond! THANK YOU!!
Debbie
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631st Production 101st Year
Theatre Memphis
with
Dr. Thomas Ratliff
Present
By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
Directed by Ann Marie Hall
Lighting Design Costume, Wig, Hair & Make Up Design Scenic & Properties Design
Mandy Kay Heath Allison White Jack Netzel-Yates
Sound Design Stage Manager Production Stage Manager
Reyn Lehman Katie Ogden Ashley J. Nickas
Production Manager/Technical Director
Michael Compton
Season Presenting Sponsor: First Horizon Foundation
Show Sponsor: Dr. Thomas Ratliff
Media Sponsors: WKNO 91.1 FM, The Best Times, Memphis Flyer
You Can't Take It With You is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
The taking of photographs and the videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly
prohibited. Your cooperation is appreciated. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located off the north and
south lobbies. Hearing reinforced headsets are available at the Box Office. Ask the House Manager or an Usher
for assistance.
Poster/Cover Design by Missy McClendon
Production Photos by Carla McDonald
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Cast of Characters
Penny Sycamore......................................................................................... Mary Buchignani
Essie Carmichael.............................................................................................. Lauren Gunn
Rheba.............................................................................................................Donita Johnson
Paul Sycamore........................................................................................... John M. Hemphill
Mr. De Pinna................................................................................................. Mark Winburne
Ed Carmichael................................................................................................ Franklin Koch
Donald.................................................................................................. Claiborne Thomas Jr.
Martin Vanderhof............................................................................................. Chris Sterling
Alice Sycamore......................................................................................Austin Hasenmueller
Henderson IRS Man/Mac................................................................................... Chris Cotten
Tony Kirby......................................................................................... Austin Michael Russell
Boris Kolenkhov.........................................................................................Christopher Tracy
Gay Wellington.......................................................................................................Kim Justis
Mr. Kirby..............................................................................................................Brian Helm
Mrs. Kirby.........................................................................................................Carol Russell
J-Man..................................................................................................................... Ben Watts
Grand Duchess Olga Katrina........................................................................ Susan Brindley
PLACE
The scene is the home of Martin Vanderhof, New York.
TIME
ACT I
A Wednesday evening.
ACT II
A week later.
ACT III
The next day.
A very special thank you to Jack Netzel-Yates, Charles McGowan and Bill Short.
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Susan Brindley Mary Buchignani Chris Cotten Lauren Gunn
Austin Hasenmueller Brian Helm John M. Hemphill Donita Johnson
Kim Justis Franklin Koch Austin Michael Russell Carol Russell
Chris Sterling Claiborne Thomas Jr. Christopher Tracy Ben Watts
Mark Winburne Ann Marie Hall
Director
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Susan Brindley (Grand Duchess Olga Katrina) Following her stint playing Jacqueline, who works
in a restaurant and has a thick foreign accent, in La Cage aux Folles at Theatre Memphis, Susan is
thrilled to be playing someone who works in a restaurant with a thick foreign accent in You Can’t
Take It With You! Sure, Olga doesn’t own the restaurant, but at least she used to be royalty, right?
And she is glad to be working with her husband, Brian Helm, again, and enjoying his antics with
another stage wife! “Thanks to all the cast and crew and the fabulous Ann Marie Hall for taking us on
this wonderful ride!” Susan is a voice coach and teacher – check her out at www.susanbrindley.com
Mary Buchignani (Penny Sycamore) is enjoying her 3rd iteration of this show, having played Mrs.
Kirby and Essie previously at TM, especially since her real-life husband is also her stage husband.
Favorite roles include Maggie Jones (42nd Street), Mrs. Henry Dashwood (Sense & Sensibility),
Margrethe Bohr (Copenhagen), Martha (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf), Beatrice (Much
Ado About Nothing), Gwendolyn (The Importance of Being Earnest), Abigail Adams (1776),
Jeannie (Good People), and as an Ensemble member of The Laramie Project (Ostrander Award/
Best Supporting Actress). Mary thanks John and her sweet pups, Bella and Beau, for keeping her
semi-sane.
Chris Cotten (Henderson IRS Man/Mac) has been acting, directing, and designing in Memphis
area theatres for over 35 years. At Theatre Memphis, he was most recently seen as Charles in The
Clean House. Other recent roles include the Bank Manager in Once and Rev. Peters in The Curious
Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, both at Playhouse on the Square, and Boo Radley/Horace
Gilmer in To Kill a Mockingbird with Tennessee Shakespeare Company. “Love, as always, to
Lorraine, Katy, and James.”
Lauren Gunn (Essie Carmichael) is delighted to participate in her first Theatre Memphis
production. Regional credits include: Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, Macbeth, Romeo
and Juliet (Tennessee Shakespeare Company), Boeing Boeing, I Hate Hamlet (Southern Arena
Theatre), Crimes of the Heart, Constellations, Gruesome Playground Injuries (New Stage
Theatre), Voices of Freedom Summer (Fishtale Group Theatre).
Ann Marie Hall (Director) Since the end of August, this is Ann Marie’s 4th show. She was in Lifespan
of a Fact at Circuit Playhouse as we were just peaking our heads out of Covid with limited seating in
the theatres and where a full house still looked mighty small. She then began directing Urinetown,
The Musical at Theatre Memphis, a beautiful musical about a necessary, while distasteful, topic,
and we still had to work around Covid. Recently, she appeared as Ma Beckoff in Torch Song at
Circuit Playhouse, a role she will cherish, directed by her friendly foe, Dave Landis…and still Covid
lingered on. Now, as the future looks bright, Theatre Memphis opens up the story of the lovely
Sycamore family. Ms. Hall feels fortunate that after 23 years, on March 31st, she could retire from the
University of Memphis and have more time to pursue her “other life” full time. She will be directing
The Play That Goes Wrong here at Theatre Memphis this time next year and recently was granted
the directory helm to Evil Dead, The Musical opening in October at TheatreWorks in Overton
Square with New Moon Theatre Company. “Life is good. Enjoy every minute.”
Austin Hasenmueller (Alice Sycamore) is so excited to return to the Lohrey Stage! She was a part
of the Ensemble in Cinderella, directed by Ann Marie Hall, back in 2005. Austin would like to
dedicate this performance to her late grandmother, Sarah L-C Flowers, who raised her to appreciate
the arts and have a deep love for Theatre Memphis. Austin is thankful for the opportunities The Lord
gives her, and is grateful for the support of her family and friends.
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Brian Helm (Mr. Kirby) Finishing his “conservative husband and father with a child that wants to get
married” trilogy that began with Doc Gibbs in Our Town and then Edouard Dindon in La Cage aux
Folles, Brian is happy to end now with Anthony Kirby. Next, Brian will be seeking out roles where
the character is liberal, childless, and a bachelor.
John M. Hemphill (Paul Sycamore), a native Memphian, is thrilled to be returning to the Theatre
Memphis stage having last been seen in Hairspray. Favorite local roles include Thurston et al in
A Tuna Christmas; Fester in The Addams Family; Nicely-Nicely in Guys and Dolls (Ostrander
Award); John Adams in 1776; Johnny in Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune; Man 2 in
Kiss Me Kate (Ostrander Award); and Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, in which he was
privileged to play opposite his beautiful and multi-talented wife and love of his life, Mary Buchignani.
“Much love to Beau and Bella.”
Donita Johnson (Rheba) is extremely proud to be part of this production. As the winner of the 2020
Best Leading Actress in a Drama Ostrander Award, she is excited to dive into this amazing comedy.
She would like to thank her two beautiful children, family, friends, cast mates, and production
team for all of their support!
Kim Justis (Gay Wellington) is flying high to be working with this sparkling cast and crew. “What a
shot to carouse with such a lush bunch of stiffs.” She was most recently getting soaked with creativity
in Cicada at Theatre Memphis. The Ostrander Award winner has been and continues to tipple her
way across stages all over the city.
Franklin Koch (Ed Carmichael) is thrilled to be making his live xylophone debut! He was last seen
in Shockheaded Peter with New Moon Theatre Company and as Simon Stimson in Our Town
here at Theatre Memphis. Franklin currently works as a tutor and will be starting an MA degree in
Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Memphis in the fall. If you ask nicely, he WILL
show you pictures of his two charming and attractive cats. “Thanks for being part of ‘a little gaiety
around here!’”
Max McClung (Assistant Stage Manager) has most recently worked flyrail for La Cage aux
Folles and Our Town at Theatre Memphis. His most recent Assistant Stage Manager job was for
Urinetown, The Musical also at Theatre Memphis. He has volunteered at Theatre Memphis for
three years and plans to continue working here until they kick him out.
Katie Ogden (Stage Manager) is absolutely thrilled to be back with AMH and stage managing this
crazy cast and crew for You Can’t Take It With You. She previously stage managed Urinetown,
The Musical this season and will be an Assistant Stage Manager for Ragtime. She is incredibly
grateful to Max for continuing this journey with her as her go-to ASM and being her right hand in
every situation this season. Thank you to Ashley for always giving her the opportunity to be a Stage
Manager for this wonderful theatre and community.
Austin Michael Russell (Tony Kirby) is an Actor, Writer, and Director — as well as an alum of
the University of Memphis Department of Theatre and Dance. He has performed professionally all
around the eastern United States, growing as a storyteller, combatant, and all around dude. Thanks to
this ensemble, his family, and his partner for constantly helping him seek personal happiness.
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Carol Russell (Mrs. Kirby) is thrilled to be back on the Theatre Memphis stage working with the
incomparable Ann Marie Hall and this fabulous cast! In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Carol was the
recipient of three Ostrander Best Supporting Actress nominations and two Ostrander Best Supporting
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Actress Awards. She thanks her prince of a husband, Wayne, for all of his support.
Chris Sterling (Martin Vanderhof) is beyond delighted to be appearing in this crazy production with
this amazing cast. His last appearance at Theatre Memphis was as Dr. Kraven in The Secret Garden
on the Next Stage. Some of his other TM productions include Newsies, The Royal Family, and
Fallen Angels. Chris has also appeared in shows at POTS, GCT, and Harrell. As Principal Scenic
Designer for New Moon Theatre Company, Chris has spent the last 10 years designing and building
more shows than he has appeared in. His set design for Haint won him the coveted Ostrander. His
most recent designs include Shockheaded Peter and Art. He has also designed sets for POTS.
Chris would like to thank his daughter of another playwright, Ann Marie, for this extraordinary
opportunity. “Life is pretty simple if you just relax.”
Claiborne Thomas Jr. (Donald) Being both a performer and a teacher in the theater industry,
Claiborne Thomas Jr. is excited to do his fourth show on the Theatre Memphis stage. After performing
in Los Angeles for 8 years, Claiborne has recently moved back to Memphis to be closer to his family.
Being an adventurous spirit, Claiborne has performed and trained on various stages on the West
Coast and Midwest. A few of his notable roles are: Lenny in Neil Simon’s Rumors, Tom Collins
in Jonathan Larson’s Rent, and as one of the Buffalo Bills Quartet members in The Music Man.
Claiborne is very excited to continue his theatrical career here at Theatre Memphis and is looking
forward to sharing the stage with this incredible cast.
Christopher Tracy (Boris Kolenkhov) is excited to return to the TM stage to perform in the show
that made him want to do theatre. This show introduced him to the world of entertaining others and
he hopes someone watching is equally inspired tonight. “Enjoy the show.”
Ben Watts (J-Man) is excited to be part of a live theatre production again after many years away.
“Thank you to everyone involved at Theatre Memphis for this wonderful opportunity!”
Allison White (Costume, Wig, Hair and Make Up Designer) is a Costume Designer currently based
in Memphis. She is originally from Wake Forest, North Carolina and moved to Memphis in April
of 2020. She has a BFA in Costume Design and Technology from The University of North Carolina
at Greensboro and an MFA in Theatre from The University of Florida. She has worked at several
regional opera companies as part of the costume production staff and designed at regional theatre
companies and universities. This is her first show with Theatre Memphis. Some of her design credits
include Ada and the Engine (Tennessee Shakespeare Company); Pippin, Between Riverside
and Crazy, The Day is Long to End (University of Florida); Caroline, Or Change (Cape Fear
Regional Theatre); The Secret World of Og (Sarasota Opera Youth Program); Smokey Joe’s Café,
The Wolf, All My Sons, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Carousel (Theatre Raleigh); American
Idiot, The Music Man, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Piano Lesson,
Little Shop of Horrors, and The Importance of Being Earnest (William Peace University).
Mark Winburne (Mr. De Pinna) excitedly returns to the Lohrey Theatre at Theatre Memphis. Most
recently, Mark appeared in A Christmas Carol as Bob Cratchit, a role he has performed for the last
3 years. He has also appeared as Melvin Matthews in Sisterly Feelings, as well as Peter Whetworth
in The Common Pursuit on the Next Stage. He is set to return in next season’s production of
Sherlock’s Last Case as Inspector LeStrade. He dedicates this performance to his wife Peggy,
whose love, support, and encouragement, makes it all possible.
Thank you to West Memphis Animal Shelter!
Visit their website at westmemphisanimalshelter.com for more information.
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Stage Manager Stage Crew
Katie Ogden Niah Rabaa
Assistant Stage Manager Auditions
Max McClung Lisa Chang, Christina Hendricks,
Amy Mulroy, Jeffrey Posson,
Costume Construction Cathy Richardson, Harold Richardson
Cathy Bascom, Ann Bock, Georgia
Fortune, Julia Horne, Pam Johnson Additional Crew
Melissa Andrews, James Boyd, Judith
Set & Properties Construction Cardoso, Lisa Chang,
Michael Compton, Mark Fernandez, Mark Fernandez, Julia Gephart,
David Horne, Mark Kimberling, Valerie Henley, Cody Hunter,
Doug Laurie, Jack Netzel-Yates Laura Jackson,
Jared Thomas Johnson, Steve Lopez,
Sound Operator Holly McGinnis, Ashley J. Nickas,
Reyn Lehman Chelsea Robinson, Claire Rutkauskas
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ANGELS Sue Baldwin Lackie
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BENEFACTORS Richard & Margaret Myers
Assisi Foundation Dan & Virginia Norton
City of Memphis Dennis & Sarah Norton
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Charles F. Smith, Jr.
PRODUCERS Shannon Sparks
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Community Foundation of Greater Page & Gail Williamson
Memphis Bennett Wood
First Horizon Foundation
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Menke Family Foundation Richard & Debbie Binswanger
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PATRONS Dabney Coors
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Jeniam Foundation Louise Levin
Dorothy O. Kirsch Edward & Ann G. Sharp
Seldon & Carolyn Murray Stage Set
Dr. Thomas Ratliff Lewis & Barbara Williamson
Bill Short & John Rone
Winston Wolfe SUPPORTING PLAYERS
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STARS Barry & Joan Michelle Allmon
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Gary Beard & Joe Lackie Christy Ballard
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Sims Family Charitable Trust Charles and Pat Beech
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PRINCIPALS Sue Binnie
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ArtsMemphis Andrew Blankenship
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Brig Klyce Irvine & Gloria Cherry
Ellen Cooper Klyce John & Sally Coleman
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Michael & Karen Compton John McQuiston
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Giles & Elizabeth Coors Mid-South Grain Inspection Service
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Clarice Cox Mimi Gay Morgret
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162021-2022 Sponsors
Presenting Season Sponsor
First Horizon Foundation/ArtsFirst
Season Sponsors
ArtsMemphis
Tennessee Arts Commission
Production Sponsors and Center Stage Society
AutoZone through Arts Memphis Juve Salon Spa
Baptist Memorial Hospital Dorothy O. Kirsch
Bert and Carol Barnett Dr. Mel and Debbie Litch
Belz Foundation through ArtsMemphis Jerry and Elizabeth Marshall
Dr. Jeff Brewer The Mid-South Grain Inspection Service
Gene and Sandra Cochran Menke Family Foundation
Creative Aging of the MidSouth Marjorie Palazzolo
FedEx through ArtsMemphis Dr. Thomas Ratliff
First Horizon Foundation through John and Anne Robilio
ArtsMemphis Edward Sharp and Charles Sharp
Dr. Tom Fortner Stage Set
Grizzlies Charitable Foundation Swain Wealth Partners,
International Paper Mike Swain, Financial Advisor
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David and Sarah Allen Edwin Harris
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Gene and Sandra Cochran Jerry and Elizabeth Marshall
Keith and Katie Cole Fred and Pam Montesi
Dabney Coors Seldon and Carolyn Murray
Bryan and Tracey Zerwig Ford Walter R. Smith
Charles and Catherine Freeburg Asan G. Tejwani
17Theatre Memphis Artistic Staff
Michael Compton (Production Manager/Technical Director) This is Mr. Compton’s 18th season as Production
Manager for TM. He earned his BS in Technical Theatre from Illinois State University and was previously
the Technical Director for the Players Theatre in Sarasota, FL. Ostrander Awards include lighting design for
Thoroughly Modern Millie and the Behind the Scenes Award for the 2006-2007 season.
Amie Eoff (Resident Costume Designer) is pleased to be the Resident Costume Designer at TM. From 2012-
2014, she served as the Costume Shop Supervisor at Rhodes College, and in 2012, she completed her fourth
season as the Resident Costume Designer for Circuit Playhouse. During her career, Amie has been nominated for
16 Ostrander Awards, and has won Best Costumes for Present Laughter; Bloody, Bloody, Andrew Jackson;
The Producers; 1776; Shrek The Musical; Side show; and Cats. She holds an MFA in Costume Design from
the University of Southern Mississippi. She has also worked on cruise ships with Jean Ann Ryan Productions and
has designed for the Hangar Theatre in New York.
Mark Fernandez (Assistant Technical Director) is new to Theatre Memphis and to Memphis in general. He
graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Most recently he was lead carpenter at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, and he previously worked at theatres
in his hometown of Portland, Oregon. He is grateful to his roommate, Natalie, for urging him to apply for this
position.
Ashley J. Nickas (Production Stage Manager/Volunteer Coordinator) is thrilled to be rejoining the Theatre
Memphis family after five years in NYC. During her time there, she gained stage management experience
on Broadway, Off-Broadway, tour, and regional theatres. Some of her favorite credits include We are the
Tigers (Off-Broadway), Secret Comedy of Women (Tour), and interning with Wicked (Broadway).
Mandy Kay Heath (Resident Lighting Designer) has been a Memphis-based lighting designer since she earned
her MFA from the U of M in 2014. She has worked artistically and/or technically for many companies in Memphis
and several companies in Colorado and Iowa. She has been awarded several Ostrander and Allie Awards as well
as an Honorable Mention for her work on Cats from the American Association of Community Theatre in 2021.
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Ashley Selberg (Costume Shop Manager) was born and raised just outside Memphis, Tennessee. She attended the
O’More College of Design in Franklin, Tennessee, where she received a BFA in Fashion Design. While in college,
she realized she enjoyed designing costumes, so she set out for the theatre world. She interned at Nashville
Repertory Theatre and fell in love. After graduating, she became a costume technician for Ballet Memphis under
head designer Bruce Bui. Since then, she has worked for many other theatres and even film production companies
on shows like “Bluff City Law” and “Women of the Movement”. In her spare time, she creates costumes of all
kinds for Cosplay and Renaissance faires. Her works have been recognized in Memphis’ Art at the Airport in
2009, the Congressional Art Competition of 2007, the Eloise O’More Fashion Show in 2013, MTAC Cosplay
Best of Show Contest 2018, and Anime Blues Con 8 Cosplay Contest. “Costuming is my passion; there is just
something magical about helping an actor, dancer, or everyday person feel special by creating the perfect costume
that brings everything together.”
Jack Netzel-Yates (Resident Scenic Designer/Properties Master) received his BFA in Theatrical Design and
Production from Oklahoma City University in 2010. Now entering his ninth year with TM, he has previously
worked for venues such as The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, Light Opera Oklahoma, Oklahoma Shakespeare in the
Park, City Rep., Ballet Memphis, and Tennessee Shakespeare Company. Jack has designed over 56 productions
for TM, received 35 Ostrander Award nominations, and won Best Scenic Design for his work on The Heiress
(2014), The Producers (2015), Beauty and the Beast (2016), Hairspray (2018), and Cats (2019). Most
recently, Jack received the American Association of Community Theatre Award for Scenic Design of the Decade
for The Drowsy Chaperone (2018). He would like to thank his friends and family for all of their continued love
and support, especially his husband, Terry.
18THEATRE MEMPHIS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT............................................. Jim Brigance BUSINESS ADVISOR....................... Gene B. Cochran
VICE-PRESIDENT.................................... Eric Eurich IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT.........Dabney Coors
VICE-PRESIDENT...................................... Joe Lackie PAST PRESIDENT ADVISOR.............. Jerry Marshall
VICE-PRESIDENT................... Jared Thomas Johnson PAST PRESIDENT ADVISOR...............Sarah Norton
SECRETARY............................................. Linda Harris PAST PRESIDENT ADVISOR.............Seldon Murray
TREASURER...............................................Bryan Ford EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EMERITUS.....Kitty Cannon
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Anita Arnold Heather Grosvenor Mark Luttrell Mark Ruleman
Sally Baker Janice Hall Lynn McDonald Walker Sims
Pat Beech Pamela Hauber Elizabeth Ann Menke- Jaclyn Suffel
Katie Cole Dr. Shawn Hayden Jumet Deborah Dunklin Tipton
Elizabeth Coors Karen Johnston Kim Mullins Rev. Dr. Niambi Webster
Dr. Lee Faulkner Jude Knight Richard Myers Josh Whitehead
Betha Gill Janette Krauch Dr. Keith Norman Barbara Williamson
Lee Gilliland Susan Labovitz Elizabeth Perkins
Judi Gray Meghan Lewis Jim Renfrow
ACTIVE PAST PRESIDENTS
Bert Barnett James A. Frommel Seldon Murray
Dan Conaway Randall Hartzog Sarah Norton
Gene B. Cochran Jerry Marshall Scott Pioreck
STAGE SET ELECTED GOVERNING BOARD
President..........................................Annelle Roachell Treasurer.............................................. Pat Winburne
First Vice-President...............................Vicki Walling Assistant Treasurer............................. Sandy Chandler
Second Vice-President..................................Jo Hume Recording Secretary.............................. Sandra Ashley
Third Vice-President.........................Marge Palazzolo Corresponding Secretary........................ Janice Oliver
19Theatre Memphis Front of House Staff
House Managers Dawnell Hindelang, Sherry Hinton,
Claudia Bacigalupo, Sue Binnie, Tenitia Hobson, Stormy Dawn Jackson,
Tiffany Crawford, Stephanie Turpin Treena Jackson, Henrietta Jones,
Erika Kim, Karen Kroner,
Bartenders Barbara Layman, Linder Lemmons,
Tamika Burris, Marc Holder, Kathy Lewis, Denise Little,
Catherine Lucchesi, Daniel Myers, Kathy Lovett, Michael Lubiani,
Claire Rutkauskas Carlton Malone, Jr., Jamie Mann,
Lisa Matlock, Rick Mayfield,
Security Teresa McCall, Jean McElrath,
Doug Laurie Lisa McFarland, Zoe McMullen,
Arjun Menon, Chris Miller, Lynette
Ushers Miller, Regina Morton, Daniel Myers,
Domenic-Michael Andolina, Jasmine Nguyen, Jonathan Nguyen,
Anita Angelacci, Martha Angelo, Thomas Nguyen, Lisa Parr, Theo Payton,
Ronald Archambault, Tisha Bland, Jeremy Phillips, Maurie Phillips,
Abigail Carter, Sandra Chandler, Sylvia Poll, Barbara Rea,
Monica Christian, Lee Clarke, Kertese Richard, Tamiko Rhodes,
Frances Coard, Ken Cross, Nancy Cross, Adam Sanders, Martha Sanders,
Jane Curtis, Richard Davenport, Beverly Seaton, Deborah Sharp,
Helen Davis, Madison Davis, Heather Smith, Harper Steinmetz,
Russell Day, Sharon Day, Jennifer Steinmetz, Robert Sutton,
Cheri Dodd, Jeanne Ellett, Tommy Thompson, Shirley Toler,
Linda Forbess, Annie Freres, Amy Hale, Rocky Turnage, Ann Wieties, Linda
Greg Hale, Logan Hale, Daniel Harris, Weiss, Holly Yancy, Alice Zalon
Maryann Hendricks, Robert Henegar,
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21Theatre Memphis Applauds Our Contributing Members
Theatre Memphis gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the individuals, corporations, and foundations
that have invested in our theatre. You are the reason we have enjoyed a rich 100-year history as one of the most
acclaimed community theatres in the nation, and we are most grateful for you.
Ticket sales do not cover the full costs of our productions and programs. Your contributions through Production
Sponsorships, Center Stage Society, Line Producers, and Contributing Subscribers make it possible to present
productions of the highest quality. Annual contributions and support will ensure our future.
Please accept our sincerest appreciation for your outstanding support. If we have made an error or if we have
not listed your name or company as you wish it to appear, please call Kaitlin at 682.8601.
Life Members Asan G. Tejwani Steve & Charlotte Icardi
Gene & Sara Cochran Bobby & Nancy Walton William & Barbara Johns
Robert M. Jennings Carroll White & Anne Piper-White Charles Judge
Joan Lohrey Josh Whitehead Kennison Kyle
Janie McCrary Dr. Robert & Lola Llewellyn
Peggy Seessel Stars Fred Nowak
André Bruce Ward David L. Allen Sheppie Quinn
Dr. Phillip & Mrs. Carol Aronoff Harry & Flora Samuels
Producers Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Bilsky Ron & Linda Sklar
Dr. Anita Arnold Matthew & Sara Clark Charles & Mary Stewart
Bert & Carol Barnett Amanda Cook Alagiri Swamy
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Charles & Pat Beech Michael & Tricia DeShazo Ellen Watson
Jim & Linda Brigance James & Sonia DiLorio Billie Anne Williams
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Kitty Cannon & Jim Waller Barry & Lihan Frager
Mr. & Mrs. George E. Cates David Freeman Supporting Players
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Katie & Keith Cole Kimbrough B. Mullins Mary Bowen
Foy Coolidge Cynthia Nash & Angela Cabrera Wallace & Olivia Bruce
Bryan & Tracey Ford Robin & Jeff Pohlman Bob & Beverly Buchalter
Kim & Mabry Ford Tracie Powers Paula K. Church
Dr. Tom Fortner Missy Reeder Nora & Dan Conaway
Robert Gilbert Randa Rosenblum Kim Constantinides
Jerrold & Martha Graber Cynthia & Marco Ross Bill & Luci Cromer
John & Janice Hall Mark Ruleman Eric & Cindy Eurich
Ashley Harris Edward Sharp Carol Geller
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