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PRESENTS
BASED UPON THE NOVEL WRITTEN BY ALICE WALKER AND THE WARNER BROS./AMBLIN
ENTERTAINMENT MOTION PICTURE
Book by Music and Lyrics by
MARSHA NORMAN BRENDA RUSSELL ALLEE WILLIS STEPHEN BRAY
Scenic Designer Lighting Designer Costume Designer
RIW RAKKULCHON BILL WEBB JIMMY BENNETT
Sound Designer Hair & Makeup Designer Prop Master
JON FREDETTE KIARA KIRKLAND MATTHEW DECKER
Scenic Artist Technical Director Assistant Stage Manager
DAVID RAWLINS NAT CONTI MARY BRENNAN
Fight Choreographer Assistant Director Associate Music Director
SIERRA YOUNG ALASON LITTLE JAMES CLARK
Production Stage Manager
MARTHA BEGGERLY
Music Director Associate Dir. & Choreo.
DIONNE McCLAIN-FREENEY JAMAL STORY
Directed & Choreographed By
BRIAN HARLAN BROOKS
New York Casting by MICHAEL CASSARA, CSA
“THE COLOR PURPLE was produced on Broadway at the Broadway Theater by Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders, Roy Furman and
Quincy Jones. The world premiere of THE COLOR PURPLE was produced by the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia.”
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Celie .................................................................................. AMITRIA FANAE*
Mister ............................................................................. MELVIN ABSTON*
Shug Avery ................................................................. TONEISHA J. HARRIS
Nettie ......................................................................... CERINA E. JOHNSON
Sofia ............................................................... MELVINNA ROSE JOHNSON
Harpo ............................................................................. HERBERT WHITE II
Jarene (Shug U/S) .................................................. AYANA WASHINGTON
Doris (Nettie U/S) .................................................... ALANNAH McMILLAN
Darlene .................................................................. DENESHA MCALLISTER
Squeak .............................................................................. ALYSON SWANN
Olivia ........................................................................... LAUNA DRAUGHON
Church Soloist ............................................................. CYNTHIA SHELTON
Pa/African Chief/Piano Player .............................................. WILL HARRIS
Grady/Guard/Dance Captain (Mister U/S) .......................... SAI GRAHAM
Ol’ Mister/Preacher .................................................... RICARDO MORGAN
Adam (Grady/Guard/Buster U/S) ........................................ JaRON DAVIS
Buster/Bobby (Harpo U/S) ...................................... MYLES X. McMILLAN
Understudies:
Celie ...................................................................................... TYANNA WEST
Adam & Bobby ............................................................ JOSHUA MORRISEY
Jarene/Doris/Darlene/Squeak ................................................. TISHMONE
Pa/African Chief/Ol’ Mister/Preacher ............................ M. MACK JONES
*Appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors
and Stage Managers in the United States.
Band:
Associate Music Director/Keys ............................................ JAMES CLARK
Guitar ................................................................................ HUNTER LUPIEN
Bass ................................................................................. TONY VENTURINI
Drums ............................................................................. ASHONTI GAINEY
Reeds ............................................................................... MILES GRIFFITHS
Trumpet ................................................................................. LARRY WELLSMUSICAL NUMBERS
Opening Act 1 .............................................................................. Company
Somebody Gonna Love You .................................. Celie, Nettie, Women
Our Prayer .................................................. Celie, Nettie, Church Women
That Fine Mister ..................................................... Jarene, Doris, Darlene
Big Dog .............................................................. Mister, Field Hands, Celie
Mister- Nettie .......................................................................... Mister, Celie
Lily of the Field ..................................................................................... Celie
Sofia ......................................................................................... Harpo, Sofia
Dear God- Sofia ................................................................................... Celie
A Tree Named Sofia ............................................... Doris, Jarene, Darlene
Hell No! ....................................................................... Sofia, Sofia’s Sisters
Brown Betty Part 1-2-3 ...................................... Harpo, Buddies, Squeak
Shug Avery Comin’ To Town ...................................................... Company
All We Got To Say ................................................... Doris, Jarene, Darlene
Dear God- Shug ......................................................................... Celie, Shug
Too Beautiful For Words .................................................................... Shug
Push Da Button ........................................................... Shug, Band, Crowd
Uh-Oh ........................................................................................... Company
What About Love ...................................................................... Celie, Shug
Finale Act 1 ....................................................................................Company
There will be one 15-minute intermission
Africa Part 1 ................................................................................. Company
Africa Part 2 ................................................................................. Company
We Walk Away ............................................................................. Company
The Color Purple- Shug ...................................................................... Shug
It’s Easter Sunday .............................................................................. Nettie
End Easter Dinner ............................................................................... Celie
Mister Song ....................................................................................... Mister
In Miss Celie’s Pants ......................... Celie, Shug, Doris, Darlene, Jarene
Any Little Thing ....................................................................... Harpo, Sofia
What About Love- Reprise .................................................................. Celie
I’m Here ................................................................................................ Celie
The Color Purple ......................................................................... Company
Bows- The Color Purple .............................................................. CompanyTHE COLOR PURPLE COMPANY
AMITRIA FANAE* (Celie) I’m Here! Amitria is thrilled to make her debut at CFRT!
In 2018 she was awarded Best Actress in a Musical from BroadwayWorld for Celie
in The Color Purple at Theatre West End. Other credits include Ain’t Misbehavin,
Little Shop or Horrors, Godspell, Smokey Joe’s Café, and Shrek. When she’s not
doing regional theater, she charms hearts at Universal Studios Diagon Alley as
Celestina Warbeck and plays in the pride lands in The Festival of the Lion King at
Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Broken crayons still color... PURPLE! Love you Mom &
Muhmmad. Follow her on Instagram @amitriafanae.
MELVIN ABSTON* (Mister) B’Way/National Tours: Little Mermaid, Lion King,
Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical and Sister Act. Regional credits: Drury
Lane, Roundabout, 5th Ave, ZACH, Goodman Theatre, Baltimore Center Stage,
Milwaukee Rep, La Jolla and Pasadena Playhouse. Film/TV: “Law & Order: SVU”,
“Blue Bloods”, “Gotham”, “Raising Hope”, “Chuck”, “Awake”, recurred on “Grey’s
Anatomy”, “H+: The Digital Series” and “Weeds”. Chicago native, proud Dad to
Jaron, Stevie and Kae!
TONEISHA J. HARRIS (Shug Avery) is thrilled to make her CFRT debut! She recently
played “Motormouth Maybelle” in the Hairspray Broadway National 2021-2022
Tour! In 2020, Toneisha was runner-up on season 18 of NBC’s The Voice, making
history as the highest-placed African American female singer in Voice history! Feb.
2021 she performed background vocals for Nick Jonas on NBC’s Saturday Night
Live. Follow her on IG: @iamtoneishaharris
CERINA E. JOHNSON (Nettie) is a television/commercial actress, model and
former radio personality (WCCG 104.5fm), who is excited to return to the Cape
Fear Regional Theatre stage! Her previous CFRT credits include The Bluest Eye,
Downrange: Voices of the Homefront, The Wiz, and Henry V. She’s grateful for the
support from her family, friends and her New Beginnings Christian Church family.
MELVINNA ROSE JOHNSON (Sofia) is very honored to join this cast and make her
debut with CFRT! Originally from Jersey City, she relocated to Winston-Salem after
performing in the musical, After Midnight onboard the Norwegian Escape Ship for
two contracts. She is a graduate of New Jersey City University where she received
her B.A. in Musical Theatre. Favorite past roles include Madame Thenardier (Les
Miserables), Asaka (Once On This Island), and Little Becky Two Shoes (Urinetown).
She dedicates this run to her late Father, Pastor Melvin J. Johnson.
HERBERT WHITE II (Harpo) is excited to be making their CFRT debut as Harpo in
The Color Purple! Herbert is an Actor, Writer, and Interdisciplinary Storyteller from
Rock Hill, SC. Their credits include theatrical and film work performing roles such
as Bert in Mary Poppins, Jim in Big River, etc. Herbert hopes that you enjoy the
show and feel moved by this classic story.
AYANA WASHINGTON (Jarene) grew up singing with cousins and learned music
fundamentals from her grade school music teacher, who happened to be her
father! Past credits include: Hello Dolly (Dolly), Caroline or Change (Radio) and Shrek
the Musical (Dragon)! In the last two years, Ayana has started two businesses:
Yaya’s Nail Candy and Book Black Women, Inc. She thanks her family, friends, new
connections in the art world and her Paris & Potter family for their support!
ALANNAH McMILLAN (Doris) a Reid Ross Classical honor student, is overjoyed
to be back at CFRT! Performance credits: BCPE (Beth/Imogene); Annie (Duffy); The
Wizard of Oz (Ensemble) at CFRT; Frozen, Jr. (Elsa) and The Wiz, Jr. (Dorothy) with
Purple Door Productions; Con Fiero Vocal Ensemble; and Will Harris and Friends.
Thanks to family and friends for their support! Proverbs 3:5-6
DENESHA MCALLISTER (Darlene) is making her first CFRT Main Stage debut. She
is a native of Fayetteville and a graduate of the University of North Carolina at
Pembroke, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. She is a singer-songwriter. De-
Nesha is grateful to her family for their love and support. She would like to thank
all those involved in The Color Purple for this most rewarding experience. Social
Media: deejones_musicTHE COLOR PURPLE COMPANY
ALYSON SWANN (Squeak) As a Fayetteville native, Alyson is filled with the utmost
love and gratitude to grace the stage at CFRT! Alyson received her BA in theatre
from UNC-Greensboro. In addition, she has received classical training from
the UK Living Pictures Directing Company of Wales, and also with the Atlanta
Shakespeare Tavern Apprenticeship program. Recent credits include, Henry V as
Scroope/Alexander Court/Others, Anne of The Thousand Days as Jane Seymour,
and The Three Musketeers as Constance Bonacieux.
LAUNA DRAUGHON (Olivia) is ecstatic to be a part of this show! She is in the 9th
grade at Cumberland International Early College High School and is an honor roll
student, SGA Freshman Class president, a member of the Arabic Club and the
Speech & Debate team, and a national qualifier for Speech & Debate. Her acting
credits include starring as “Ursula” in CFRT’s The Little Mermaid Jr. She is also a
member of Covenant Love Church and sings on the teen worship team.
CYNTHIA SHELTON (Church Soloist) is excited to make her CRFT debut in The
Color Purple! A native of Huntsville, AL, Cynthia currently resides in Hope Mills
with her husband, Tim. An employee of the City of Fayetteville, Cynthia would
like to give a special thanks to TIm and to her supervisor, Stacey, for allowing this
dream to become a reality.
WILL HARRIS (Pa/African Chief/Piano Player) is a renowned singer, songwriter
and recording artist. His latest album, “A Songwriter’s Journal- Live in Fayetteville”
earned him two Rhythm of Gospel Awards. Harris appeared as Homer in the
stage play Lillies of The Field, and has appeared in ensemble roles in Porgy and
Bess and Amahl and the Night Visitors. Harris presently serves as the full time
Minister of Music at Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Fayetteville, NC.
SAI GRAHAM (Grady/Guard/Dance Captain) is incredibly excited to be a part of
this production! Sai is a Raleigh native who has been performing at theatres in
North Carolina for years. Regional credits; In The Heights, Mamma Mia!, and West
Side Story at North Carolina Theatre; Peace of Clay (Marvin) and The Scottsboro
Boys (Willie Roberson) at Theatre Raleigh. See Sai next in North Carolina Theatre’s
productions of On Your Feet! and Sister Act. IG: sai_scraper
RICARDO MORGAN (Ol’ Mister/Preacher) Earned a BA degree in Speech and
Theatre from FSU. CFRT credits include: Memphis, Mamma Mia, Dreamgirls, Guess
Who’s Coming to Dinner? Sweeney Todd, Crowns, The Wiz and Trip to Bountiful. Other
credits include: Fences, Antigone, The Secret Garden and Godspell. He is an active
voice over talent and Emcee. Has been featured in print, commercials and film.
He is grateful to his family and friends for their continued support.
JaRON DAVIS (Adam) is delighted to join CFRT’s production of The Color Purple!
JaRon is a native of Fayetteville, North Carolina. CFRT credits include Memphis,
Mamma Mia! and most recently, The Wizard of Oz. He thanks his family and friends
for their unwavering support!
MYLES X. McMILLAN (Buster/Bobby) is elated to be making his CFRT debut in
The Color Purple. Myles is currently a student, studying both Drama and Religious
Studies. He is honored to be given this opportunity to work alongside seasoned
practitioners of the theatrical art, using every opportunity he can to learn and
further hone his craft.THE COLOR PURPLE COMPANY
BRIAN HARLAN BROOKS (Director & Choreographer) Born in Pittsburgh, PA, and
raised in Teaneck, N.J. Dance training at the Dance Theatre of Harlem, and The
Alvin Ailey American Dance Centre; Acting at William Esper Studios. Performing
with Forces Of Nature, Philadanco, Joseph Holmes Chicago Dance Theatre, Deep-
ly Rooted Chicago Dance Theater, Donald Byrd/The Group, Williams/Henry Dance
Theatre, Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance; In theatre: Vinnette Carol’s Your Arms
Too Short to Box with God, Oprah Winfrey presents The Color Purple first national
Tour, One Third a Nation; In TV/Film Across the Universe: ‘Lifted’ a Fox search-
light film, “Boardwalk Empire”, “Tormenting the Hen”; Rehearsal director: Deeply Rooted Dance
Theatre, Donald Byrd/The Group, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet (interim on tour). Teaching as
a guest artist at multiple schools, colleges, and universities. Site Director at Ailey Camp, Missouri.
Associate Artistic Director at Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance: Associate Choreographer for Motown
the Musical on Broadway and all U.S. and U.K. tours and productions, choreographer re-stager for
the U.K. tour. Associate choreographer on Born For This. Choreographer of First Noel at the Apollo.
Co-director of One Harlem Night. Director of While I Have The Floor. Stage direct Jesus Christ Superstar
promotional video. Currently resident direct of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Tempta-
tions Tour, associate director of the Jesus Christ Superstar 50th anniversary tour. As part of Brian’s
ongoing passion to see art change lives he is also the director of Work Light Production’s Work
Equity Action department.
DIONNE McCLAIN-FREENEY (Music Director) Composer: The Movie Star & The
Mammy (Joe’s Pub), The Sugar Hill Sisters (NYMF). Composer & Lyricist: Rainbow
Lullaby (Broadway Records), The Harriet Holland Social Club (Movement Theatre
Company), Rice & Rocks (Brooklyn Children’s Theatre), Going Home: Movement of
Voices (N.Y. Philharmonic’s New World Initiative), This One Girl’s Story (NC A&T,
NYMF, Gayfest, GLAAD Media Award nominee). Music direction: Passing Strange
(UNCSA), “Queering The Canon: Kander & Ebb” (Ring of Keys), Brecht on Brecht
(Off-Broadway) Spiritual Uprising (People’s Light & Theatre), Black Queens Screen Test (The Tank),
”Turn The Volume Up!- Amplifying Black Keys” (Ring of Keys), For Colored Girls (Public Theatre), We Got
Beth, Billy Ragamatag and the Shadow Circus, Shrek, Beauty and The Beast (Piper Theatre), The Fourth
Wall (Off-Broadway). Bring The Beat Back (Polyphone Theatre Festival). BMI Lehman Engel Musical
Theatre Workshop. TGBTG!
JAMAL STORY (Associate Director & Choreographer) A Los Angeles native, Jamal
Story was a dance captain and original cast member of the 2005 production of
The Color Purple on Broadway. He trained at the Lula Washington Dance Theatre
in Los Angeles and holds degrees in Dance Performance and TV/Radio Com-
munications from Southern Methodist University. In addition to dancing with
Complexions, Dallas Black Dance Theater, Donald Byrd/theGroup, Madonna and
Cher, Jamal was assistant choreographer for the Arena Stage production of Senor
Discretion, Himself, and choreographer for a Blue Man Group installation. He
continues arts advocacy as the chair of the National Dance Committee for SAG-AFTRA, and has
written two books, “12:34” and “Toss in the Ether,” both available on his website:
http://www.jamalstory.com/online-book-store.
SIERRA YOUNG (Fight Director) Selected DC credits: Adventure Theatre: How I
Became A Pirate. Mosaic: Birds of North America; Mary’s Seacole. Prologue: World
Builders (Helen Hayes Nominated). Olney: AD16; Joy That Carries You. Regional:
ArtsCentric: AIDA; Little Shop; Snapshots. Fells Point: Jerusalem. Silver Spring: She
Kills Monsters; Sweat (Watch Nomination). Stillpointe: Company; Spring Awakening.
Training:UMBC; SAFD; IDC; TIE.
ALASON LITTLE (Assistant Director) is no stranger to the stage and has previ-
ously appeared in several CFRT productions including The Unofficial Bridgerton
Musical Party, The Bluest Eye, Intimate Apparel, Disgraced, and Sense & Sensibility, to
name a few. She has also had various other roles on the stage and screen, most
recently the film “The Crux” (Danielle). When not on the stage or screen, she can
be found working behind the scenes as a writer and director!
RIW RAKKULCHON (Scenic Designer) is a Set & Costume Designer from Bangkok,
Thailand. Selected Credits: Associate Set Designer (Pass Over on Broadway). Cred-
its include: Yale Rep, Syracuse Stage, Drury Lane Theatre, Asolo Rep, The Acting
Company, 59E59, Edinburgh Fringe, Primary Stages, The Public Theatre. Board
member of WithAll, a non-profit on a fight to end eating disorders. B.F.A. Ithaca
College, M.F.A Yale School of Drama. Member of USA 829. IG: @riwrdesignTHE COLOR PURPLE COMPANY
BILL WEBB (Lighting Designer) is thrilled make his CFRT debut with The Color Purple! Bill is a native
of Alfred, NY, where he received his B.A in Theatre from Alfred University. He continued training at
UNC- School of the Arts where he earned his M.F.A in Scenic Technology in 1994. Since 1996 Bill
has been on faculty at Elon University where he serves as the Lighting Designer/Production Manag-
er for the Performing Arts Department. Other select credits include: Arkansas Rep, Mill Mountain
Theatre, UNCSA, Cirque Du Soliel, I Weiss and Bungalow Scenic Studios.
JIMMY BENNETT (Costume Designer) has designed costumes for dance, theatre, opera and mu-
sicals. With his B.F.A from UNC- School of the Arts, he has worked with some of the top artists in
ballet, opera, theatre and film for both national and international productions. His credits include
collaborations with Timothy Douglas, Bob Francesconi, Francisco Gella, Mariaelena Ruiz as well as
Heather Iler. Select credits include: Le Roi Malgrè Lui, The Master and Margarita, Hoodoo Love and Le
Corsaire, as well as holding the position as Costume Director for Cary Ballet Company.
KIARA KIRKLAND (Hair & Makeup Designer) is overjoyed to join the team for her second pro-
duction at CFRT! She holds degrees in Mass Communications from Fayetteville State University, a
degree in Film Production from Full Sail University, and a NC license in Esthetics from Fayetteville
Technical Community College. She is the Owner of Radiantly You Aesthetics, located in the Hay-
mount area of Fayetteville. Her work spans from The Wizard of Oz at CFRT, The Strange and Unusual
feature film, and a host of local photo shoots, music videos, and theater projects.
JON FREDETTE (Sound Designer) is a freelance composer, sound designer, and
podcast producer based out of Los Angeles, California. He has a masters in
Sound Design from UNC School of the Arts, and has taught sound and music at
two universities in North Carolina. CFRT credits: Disgraced, The Cake, Murder for
Two, The Wizard of Oz, and Clue: On Stage.
MATTHEW DECKER (Prop Master) is thrilled to be back once again working with CFRT. Matt holds
his BA in technical theatre from San Francisco State University. Some of his previous property
credits include: CLUE on stage (CFRT); Barnum, Crimes of the Hart, Steel Magnolia (Contra Costa Civic
Theater); Shrek, Peter Pan (Legacy Theater). Matt would like to thank the team at CFRT for this
opportunity.
MARSHA NORMAN (Book) won the Pulitzer Prize for her play, ‘NIGHT, MOTHER and a Tony Award
for her book of the Broadway musical, The Secret Garden. Ms. Norman is co-chair, with Christopher
Durang, of the Playwriting Department of the Juilliard School and vice president of the Dramatists
Guild of America. Her other plays include Getting Out, Traveler In The Dark, Sarah And Abraham, Trudy
Blue, and Last Dance. Her published work includes Four Plays, Vol. I: Collected Plays of Marsha Norman
and a novel, “The Fortune Teller.” She has numerous film and TV credits, Grammy and Emmy nom-
inations, and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Rockefeller Foundation, the
American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters and the Fellowship of Southern Writers. She is
a native of Kentucky who lives in New York City and Long Island with her two children.
BRENDA RUSSELL (Music & Lyrics) has a unique musical perspective, intimate voice and prolific
treasure-trove of lyrics, that prove that a truly glowing talent only deepens with time. Composer of
the classics “Get Here,” “If Only For One Night,” and the Grammy-nominated “Piano In The Dark,”
Brenda’s songwriting prowess and chameleon-like ability to shift between musical genres and com-
bine styles trumpeted ovations in 2005 with the opening of the Tony Award-winning hit Broadway
musical The Color Purple, for which she, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray co-wrote the music and lyrics.
Brenda and her co-authors were also nominated for a 2007 Grammy in the Best Musical Show
Album category for the original cast album.
ALLEE WILLIS (Music & Lyrics) is a one-woman creative think-tank. A multi-disciplinary artist and
visionary thinker whose range of imagination and productivity knows no bounds, her success
exuberantly defies categorization; ‘unique’ pales as a descriptor. Willis is a Grammy-winning and
Emmy- and Tony- nominated composer whose hit songs – including Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Septem-
ber” and “Boogie Wonderland,” The Pointer Sisters’ ‘Neutron Dance,” Pet Shop Boys with Dusty
Springfield’s “What Have I Done To Deserve This,” and The Rembrandts’ “I’ll Be There For You
(Theme From Friends)” – have sold over 50 million records. In 2006, Willis’ songs were also featured
in three of the top grossing films of the year, “Happy Feet,” “Night At The Museum, ” and “Babel.”STEPHEN BRAY (Music & Lyrics) made his Broadway debut with The Color Purple. After beginning
music studies with private instruction in Detroit, Bray continued training at Berklee College of Music
in Boston. Working with Madonna, he wrote and produced many of her top-ten recordings, includ-
ing “Angel,” “Into the Groove,” “Papa Don’t Preach,” “True Blue” and “Express Yourself.” Performing
with Breakfast Club, he earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist and a top-ten single. He
has composed and produced for multiplatinum artists including The Jets, Gladys Knight and Kylie
Minogue. Film and television projects include “Beverly Hills Cop II,” “Who’s That Girl?,” “All About
The Benjamins,” and the theme for PBS’s “California Connected.” Stephen is developing artists for
his Soultone label and looks forward to more musical theatre. He would like to thank his daughter
Milena for her eternal patience and his family for their continuing support.
SPECIAL THANKS
The producers wish to thank David Griffie and Fayetteville State
University, Elon University, and UNC-School of the Arts!
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For the safety of the cast, crew, staff, and audience
members, masks are required at all times when inside
the CFRT building when not actively consuming items
purchased from concessions.
USE OF CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONICS
Texting, using cell phones, or using any other devices that make sound or emit
light during the performance is strictly prohibited.
NO CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES
Pictures and recording equipment are prohibited.
NO SMOKING
Smoking is not permitted inside Cape Fear Regional Theatre. Electronic smoking
devices also may not be used inside the premises.
RESTROOMS
Two women’s rooms are located past the House Manager, just outside each
auditorium door. The men’s room is located past concessions to the right.
In case of fire, please locate the nearest exit and follow the instructions of
the CFRT staff and House Manager, and WALK TO THAT EXIT.
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(910) 486-5000 | www.sanstonehealth.comSEAT SQUAD DONORS We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of these friends and philanthropic leaders who have made gifts to sponsor chairs in our auditorium renovation. Thank you for taking flight with us! Craig Adams, House Manager Nona & Fred Fisher Tiffany & Andrew Pennink The Allison Family Dr. Joseph & Mrs. Debbie FitzHarris Lonnie & Dana Player Lauren & David Allred Eleanor W. Fleishman Jason Poole Al & Sue Aycock Dr. Sam Fleishman Jamie Powell David & Magda Baggett Robert Fox Jean E. Powell Dr. Kamal & Kharti Bakri Ebon Freeman James & Frank James The Pritchett Family Elaina & Gordon Ball Robert & Kathy Gaines Tinnie & Nattalyee Randall SarahMarie & Chad Barbour Stephen & Nancy Gasper Darlene & Mike Ransom Dr. & Mrs. David Barkman R.B. & Carole Goforth Bob Ray Reginald M. Barton, Jr. Col. Elizabeth Goolsby, Ret. June & Paul Reichle Larry & Julianne Bass Ms. Kim Graham Mrs. Gillie Shaw Revelle Anonymous Lyn & Michael Green Mr. & Mrs. Tim Richardson Carl & Casey Benander Family Ken & Lindsay Griggs Dr. Patrick & Mrs. Lorna Ricotta The Bernards Tim & Amy Hall Joe & Trina Riddle Debbie Best Elaine Bryant Hayes The Robbins Family Dr. George Binder Mac & Linda Healy Wayne Riggins & Luis Perez Beth Bir Margaret & Joel Hedgecoe Dr. Stephen & Judy Rochman The Board of Directors at CFRT Marinda Hill Sam & Kellie Ross Brenda & Rick Booth Carolyn & Paul Hinson Dennis & Susan Walters Malissa, Brent, & Huck Borden Drs. LeRoy & Stephanie Hodges Michael Ruff, DDS Richard & Marcia Braid Mary & John Holmes Dr. & Mrs. Dan Runkle Dena & George Breece Doug Richardson & Lois Hubbard Jeffry & Tamara Salo Carol S Briggs Mark & Kim Hurley Fred & Wilhelmena Sapp Ricky & Tammy Britt Suzanne Ishee & Dr. Michael Kerley Dr. & Mrs. W. Dickson Schaefer Bruce & Susie Brown Lucy & Wes Jones Libby Seymour M & M Brown Jimmy & Melanie Keefe Liza & Sanjay Shah Corey & Jeanne Marie Brown Elizabeth Marler Keeney Evelyn Shaw Mary Lynn & Norwood Bryan A. Elizabeth Keever Emma & Jonathan Shaw Mary & John Buie Greg King & Carlos Aguila Claire Shaw Mary Kate Burke Marilyn & Tom Kiser Richard & Susan Shereff Cheryl Y. Burns Shirley & Jim Konneker Dan & LaVika Shull David Caldwell Sons of June Lancaster Cameron Sims Callahan & Rice Insurance Group Liz & Don Latella Janet L. Smith Cape Fear Valley Health Anonymous Marcia B. Snow Col, ret, USA Vicki & Gary Wiggins Vicky L. & Philip H. Leary Joyce & Ole Sorensen Judy Chavis Robert & Lynn Leath, Leath Mr. Charles Speegle Mr. & Mrs. Tony Chavonne Associates, Inc. Amy & Grant Steffan Laurie & Stephen Cherry Lynn & Karl Legatski Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Steffes Franklin Clark Martha & Mike Lerario Judge Robert Stiehl & Jan Cobb Eric Lindstrom & Kennon Jackson, Jr. Meredith Player Stiehl Kaia & Willis Frye (Justin & Jamie) Lumbee River Electric Kelly Taylor N. Rene Corders Membership Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Stephen G Terry Michelle & David Courie Tommy & Gloria Macon David & Karen Tisdale Jean D’Agnessa John Malzone The Francis-Thorp Family Jackie Danker Katherine Marable Holden & Patti Thorp & Family Donna & Russ Davenport Kesimy E Martinez University of North Carolina Donna & Johnny L. Dawkins III Juelle McDonald at Pembroke Mr. & Mrs. John Dawson Anonymous Van & Kim Van Borkulo Fayetteville Alumnae Chapter Sharon Smith McNair Anonymous Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. General (ret) Dan & Maureen McNeill Wade Hardin Plumbing Fort Bragg Area Alumnae Chapter Sylvia C. McPherson The Westreich Finaly Foundation Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Tom Michel Mrs. Christina Washington Jenny & Kirk deViere Joseph Mikolajczyk Mayon & Mackie Weeks W. & B. Dietrich Nadine G. Miller-Bernard Rebecca & David Wendelken Col. John & Willie Dunigan LaJuan & Torrey Mills Katherine Holmes Wheeler Timothy D Edwards & Bill Jordan Deborah Mintz & Larry Dilucchio Eva & Robert Williams Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Ellison Steven & Jean Moore Mrs. Ira Wolfe Dr. & Mrs. Taner Esensoy Sarah & Frank Moorman Martha & Clyde Wood Sue, Johnnie, Suzanne, Virginia Thompson Oliver Ella Wrenn & Matthew Jackson & Amanda Evans Mr. & Mrs. John T Owen Jan Johnson & Pat Wright Sherron & Gabby Evans Ashley Nicholl Owen Mr. & Mrs. Ramon Yarborough Fayetteville Area Convention LaVern Oxendine Drew & Kalli Ziegler & Visitor’s Bureau Dr. Henry & Diane Parfitt First Citizens Bank Menno & Suzanne Pennink
ENDOWMENT DONORS
We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of these friends and philanthropic leaders
who have made gifts to the Cumberland Community Foundation to benefit CFRT.
Thank you for investing in our bright future!
Carol Briggs
Gwen Brown
Cheryl Burns
SarahMarie Barbour
John Dunigan
Gerald & Naoma Ellison Advised Fund
Will Gillis Advised Fund
Lucy Jones
Lilly Endowment Challenge for Nonprofit Sustainability
John Malzone
Juelle McDonald
LaJuan Mills
Rakesh and Vinita Gupta Advised Fund
Rollinda Thomas
David & Karen Tisdale
Taylor & Greg Whitley
Designated Endowments:
The Murray & Nancy Duggins Endowment for CFRT
The Fayetteville Observer Endowment for CFRT
The Ralph & Linda Huff Endowment for CFRT
The Debbie, Mike, Cody, & Cory Lallier Endowment for CFRT
The Eric Lindstrom & Kennon Jackson Endowment for CFRT
The Terri Union & Carlos Zukowski Endowment for CFRT
The Yarborough Endowment for CFRT
Agency Endowments:
The Bo & Herbert Thorp Endowment for CFRT
The Cape Fear Regional Theatre Endowment
The Harvey Mayer Endowment for CFRT
This listing is current as of January 7, 2021 and reflects gifts made between July 1, 2020 and January 1, 2022. While
we do our best to avoid errors, please contact Ella Wrenn at ewrenn@cfrt.org if you notice an error in your listing.
CFRT Endowment funds are managed by Cumberland Community Foundation (CCF). To learn more about how to
make a gift, please contact CCF at 910.483.4449 or www.cumberlandcf.org
PHASE TWO DONORS
We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of these donors who have kickstarted Phase
Two of our Capital Campaign!
Molly & Wells Alderman
Will Gillis
Linda & Ralph Huff
Emily & Dickson Schaefer
Van & Kim Van Borkulo
Charlene & Jay Wyatt
Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Fayetteville Public Works Commission
State of North Carolina2021-2022 PATRONS & DONORS
of Cape Fear Regional Theatre
CFRT thanks our generous donors who help us impact the lives of more
than 49,000 people each year. Your commitment to a season of exceptional
theatre and this non-profit organization are deeply appreciated! This listing
represents Season Patrons and cumulative gifts received between January 1,
2020 and the time of this print.
VISIONARY
Anonymous
Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Duke Energy Foundation
Wes & Lucy Jones
Lynn & Karl Legatski
National Endowment for the Arts
North Carolina Arts Council
The Shubert Foundation
The Westreich-Finaly Foundation
AMBASSADORS
Larry & Julianne Bass
Jim & Laurie Borst
Mrs. Gillie Shaw Revelle
Riddle Family Foundation
Libby McNeill Seymour
Jim & Denise Smith
Terri Union
Van & Kim Van Borkulo
LEADERS
Al & Sue Aycock Ralph & Linda Huff
Dr. George Binder J.P. Riddle Charitable Foundation
Brenda & Rick Booth Anonymous
Richard & Marcia Braid Kimberly Nagowski
Cheryl Burns Virginia T. Oliver
Carolyn Riddle Armstrong Kellie & Sam Ross
Family Foundation Maureen & Joe Running
Joanne & Tony Chavonne Ines Sanabria
Jan E. Cobb Emily & Dickson Schaefer
Mr. & Mrs. John Dawson Judy Shackleford
Robert Fox Rebecca Sigmon
Bob & Irene Girouard Mayon & Mackie Weeks
Dr. B. A. Hayes & Elaine Bryant Hayes Debra Williams
William & Dorothy Hedgepeth2021-2022 PATRONS & DONORS, cont.
ADVOCATES
David W. & Lauren M. Allred
Carol Briggs
Ricky & Tammy Britt
Sonji & Wilbert Clyburn
Keith Cox
Tad & Diane Davis
Seema & Shirish Devasthali
Timothy D. Edwards & William E. Jordan III
Shari & Randy Fiveash
Stan & Mary Ford
Rakesh & Vinita Gupta Advised Fund
Leigh Howard
Mr. Joel S. Jenkins Jr., Attorney / The Real Estate Law Firm
Marilyn & Tom Kiser
Shirley & Jim Konneker
Tammy Lindsay
Eric Lindstrom & Kennon Jackson
Charles E. Pimble
Jerome Scott, “The Insurance Guy” & Gwendolyn Scott
Richard & Susan Shereff
Joyce & Ole Sorensen
Bianka & James Stumpf
Brent & Faye Sumner
Rollinda Thomas
FRIENDS
Marilyn B. Britt Greg King & Carlos Aguila
Paul Dean Maj. (Ret.) Stephen A. &
W & B Dietrich Helen A. McDavid
Rachel Dixon Aundrey Myers
Robyn Doersam Kelly Myers & Zach Pritchett
Tom & Maxine Donnelly John & Linda Phillips
Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Ellison Bill Pope
Lisa Foglia Clayton & Mary Potter
Charlie Frankel Andy & Sherry Privette
Stephen & Nancy Gasper Mary Russell - R Burger LLC
Carole & RB Goforth Sharon & Don Ruther
Lyn & Michael Green Jason Sawyer
Dick Hayes Jim & Sue Smith
Robin Weaver Hurmence Melody & Marc Steenbergh
Venson & Velisa Jones Steve & Anne Terry
Elizabeth Marler Keeney Karen & David Tisdale2021-2022 PATRONS & DONORS, cont.
PATRONS
Barbara Anderson Linda Jo Lucas
Anonymous Susan MacRae
Laurie Arcolano-Vaughan - Debbie McDaniel Perry
Village Eye Care Susanna McFadyen
SarahMarie & Chad Barbour Grace McGrath
Donald & Debbie Barton Matt & Rosemary Mclean
Reshma & Darren Beal Lee McMillan
Ruth Bellamy Dan & Maureen McNeill
Michael, Lori, & Ashley Bineham Ray & Joanne Miller
Dena & George Breece Ilene & Steve Opet
Ryan Brewster Martha & John Owen
Jeanne-Marie & Corey Brown Elva & Bill Owen
M. & M. Brown Sandy Owens
Labinda Bryan Bill & Karla Peabody
Irene Buffaloe Michael & Bethany Peters
Mary & John Buie Bob & Chris Petroski
Frances Byrne Christine Plummer
Jennifer Copeland Jean Powell
David & Trudy Craig Mr. & Mrs. Ray Quesnel
Elizabeth Dawson June & Paul Reichle
John & Willie Dunigan Doug Richardson & Lois Hubbard
Bill Fischer Dr. Patrick & Mrs. Lorna Ricotta
Joe & Debbie FitzHarris Dr. Stephen & Mrs. Judy Rochman
Eleanor Fleishman Col. (Ret.) & Mrs. Arturo Rodriguez
Patti Fruit Dr. & Mrs. Dan Runkle
Garner’s Painting Service Donna & Dean Russell
Lisë Glazier Cheryl Salomone
Laura & Bryan Goddard Harry & Claire Shaw
Rhonda & Steve Gooding Marilyn Shaw
Col. Elizabeth Goolsby, Ret. Ms. Janet Smith & Mr. Alan Smith
Diane Harrell Theresa Southers
Rhonda Haskins Rebecca & Bill Spade
S. Joel & Margaret Hedgecoe Ms. Patricia Stang
Robin & Bob Hill Phyllis Stanley
Telisa Hochstedler Ralph Tack
Stephanie & LeRoy Hodges David & Deb Taylor
Jane & Richard Hoskins Kathleen Thompson
Mark & Kim Hurley Allen & Karen Truhan
Lex & Sheila Hyde Nanette Walsh
Lois Ives Ms. Norma Eleanor Way
Carol Ivey Anonymous
Martin & Rose Jenkins Greg & Taylor Whitley
Moonlight Communications, Inc. Robert C. & Eva C. Williams
Linda Jones Randall W. Winter
Carolyn and Paul Hinson Clyde & Martha Wood
Elizabeth Keever Kalli Ziegler Properties
Meleaha Kimrey
Jessica Kouba & Scott Klenzak
Renee & Jon Lane
Michael & Martha LerarioCAPE FEAR REGIONAL THEATRE 2021-2022
Board of Directors
Lauren Allred Carolyn Dawson Zach Pritchett
Al Aycock Jenny deViere Darlene Ransom
SarahMarie Barbour Meghan Engle Judy Rochman
Reshma Patel Beal Kaia Collins-Frye Marie Runkle
Jerome Bell Carole Goforth* Rollinda Thomas
Carol Briggs Bill Hedgepeth Karen Tisdale
Gwen Brown Lucy Jones Taylor Whitley
Cheryl Y. Burns Marilyn Kiser
Judy Chavis Juelle McDonald *Denotes Advisory Board
Laurie Cherry LaJuan Mills
Administration
Artistic Director.................................................................... Mary Catherine Burke
Founding Artistic Director......................................................................... Bo Thorp
Managing Director................................................................................... Ella Wrenn
Development Associate......................................................................... Leslie Voels
Business Manager.......................................................................... Wendy Quesnel
Education Director..................................................................... Marc de la Concha
Marketing Director................................................................. Ashley Nicholl Owen
Accountant............................................................................................ Kim Graham
Company Manager.............................................................................. Tatiana Pless
Box Office Manager.................................................................................. Janis Long
House Manager.................................................................................... Willie Wright
Assistant House Manager................................................................... Craig Adams
Concessions & Merchandise.......................................................... Deborah O’Neil
Production
Interim Production Manager ...................................................... Kathryn Whilden
Technical Director...................................................................................... Nat Conti
Production Stage Manager........................................................... Martha Beggerly
Stage Manager................................................................................... Mary Brennan
Costume Shop Manager...................................................................... Ren Treubig
Scenic Artist........................................................................................ David Rawlins
Carpenter................................................................................................. Jock Brocki
Lead Electrician........................................................................... Sophia Gutkowski
Interns..................................... Anna Gathright, An’Neshia Brown, Bailey Fowler,
Claire Klickman, Gabe Redecker, Isabella Farnsworth,
Jackson Bryant, Joshua Morrisey, Justin Williams,
Mia Hepburn, Nichelle Smith, Safiyah Young
This project is supported by the Arts Council of Fayetteville/ Cumberland County in part by contributions
from businesses and individuals, and through grants from the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County,
and the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources.A Joint Commission
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