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#NCTSisterAct October 11-16, 2022 Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
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Welcome to Sister Act
If you want the world to listen, stand up tall and proud.
Let ‘em know what they been missin’ and turn that volume up loud!
-Deloris Van Cartier
Welcome to Sister Act where we are loud and proud to be producing this joyful romp of
a musical! Laugh out loud funny, heartwarming, and full of music that will fill your soul,
it is no wonder that this show is based on a movie that is still considered one of the top
comedies of all time. Now thirty years old, the film came out in a time many of us who
lived through felt was incredibly complex. Hugely pivotal changes had just occurred on
the world scene – Apartheid in South Africa ended and Nelson Mandela walked free; the
Berlin Wall had just come down; the U.S.S.R. was no more and the Cold War was officially
pronounced over. The first text-based web browser was made public and accessed by
millions. In the US, music like Hip Hop and Grunge dominated. The first African American
female astronaut went to space. But this time also witnessed the Rodney King beating and
aftermath. It was a time of American excess. Americans grappled in discourse over guns,
womens’ rights, gay rights, culture and politics. We contended with difficulties that could
have been pulled from today’s headlines. Sister Act – like all great comedies – responded
to the drama of the time and sought to unify people and bring lightheartedness, spirit, and
liveliness to us all.
This is why this musical is still such fun today! Sister Act deliciously stands up tall and
proud in the face of difficulties and disparities and celebrates the growth that emerges from
true friendship when we find acceptance and a shared voice. Let’s “let ‘em know what they
been missin’” and sing out loud!
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NOR T H C AR OLINA T HE AT R EA Note from the Director
Hey Friend,
I’m beyond moved to be back in my hometown making my NCT directorial debut!
It was 1997 and my birthday present was seeing the National Tour of Cats in the
very seats you are sitting in at Memorial Auditorium. My life was forever changed
as that night made room for my dreams.
People ask me all of the time how I made it to Broadway from Raleigh, NC. I say:
education, family, and faith. I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for Kirstie
Spadie at North Carolina Dance Institute, University of North Carolina School of
the Arts, and the great emphasis our state puts on arts education. Your dream is not
limited by your zip code.
The day NYC shut down in March 2020 I was here at NCT preparing to open
Memphis. I thought we’d only be home for 2 weeks. Then again our original plan for
Sister Act was delayed because of a variant. But I believe with my entire being that
delay is not denial. As Celie will tell us next season during The Color Purple, “and
I’m here”.
I am forever grateful to Eric Woodall for believing in me and trusting our creative
team with this story at such an important time in our country. He has been a dream
of a light to me since I moved to NYC in 2009 and to do this show together is the
greatest honor.
This musical is about gatekeepers making space for others to be their authentic
selves. In many ways there is a Deloris Van Cartier in all of us or a Deloris that
we’ve kept out of our spaces. I believe we came through a pandemic to examine our
biases and to actively engage in making new seats at the table.
My greatest hope is that the transformative power of kindness, inclusivity, and
courage activates within you the next time you meet a Deloris. You might even get
to do it under a disco ball.
This show is dedicated to the legacy of the BIPOC queer people who created disco
and my friend Darius Barnes who made space for my dreams for 13 years. This twirl
is for you.
My All,
ROBERT HARTWELL
Director + Choreographer
NOR T H C AR OLINA T HE AT R EDe Ann S. Jones, Founder
Elizabeth Doran, President and CEO
Eric Woodall, Producing Artistic Director
proudly present
Aisha Jackson
in
North Carolina Theatre’s Production of
SISTER ACT
Music by Lyrics by Book by
ALAN MENKEN GLENN SLATER CHERI STEINKELLNER
& BILL STEINKELLNER
Additional Book Material
DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE
Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard
Produced on Broadway by Whoopi Goldberg & Stage Entertainment in association with
The Shubert Organization and Disney Theatrical Productions
Originally Production Developed in Association with Peter Schneider & Michael Reno
and Produced by Stage Entertainment
Joel Ashur, LaDonna Burns, Nick Rashad Burroughs, Ray Dooley,
LaVon Fisher-Wilson, Tanesha Gary, Michael Schimmele,
Erin Wilson, Casey Wortham
with
Chanda Branch, Charlie Byrd, Jordan Clifton, Sai Graham,
Lia Holman, Lydia Kinton Hall, Timothy Malboeuf, Kate McMillan,
Alejandra Parrilla, Kylie Robinson, Anne Scaramuzzo, Blaire Thompson,
Carlita Victoria, Gerard M. Williams
Original Set Design Lighting Design Sound Design Hair & Wig Design Costumer
Adam Koch Samuel Rushen Eric Alexander Collins Kelley Jordan Iris Ponce Lloyd
Technical Director Master Carpenter Associate Choreographer Orchestrations Properties
Bill Yates, Jr. John Bell Katie Pohlman Doug Besterman Kiernan Bastien
Production Stage Manager Company Manager Dance Music Arrangements Production Manager
William Alan Coats Kishara McKnight Mark Hummel Associate Producer
Lauren Juengel
Scenery owned by a partnership of THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE, AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER,
KANSAS CITY STARLIGHT THEATRE, PITTSBURGH CLO, STRAZ CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
and THEATRE UNDER THE STARS
Costumes Designed by Jeff Hendry; Provided by Maine State Music Theatre
Music Director / Conductor EDWARD G. ROBINSON
Director & Choreographer
ROBERT HARTWELL
SISTER ACT, THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTISHOWS.com
Word Premiere Produced by
Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena CA and Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA
Sheldon Epps. Artistic Director Susan V. Booth, Artistic Director
Lyla White, Executive Director Tom Pechar, Managing Director
Tom Ware, Producing DirectorCast
(In order of appearance)
Deloris Van Cartier.............................................................................................................Aisha Jackson*
Michelle/Ensemble/Nun....................................................................................................Chanda Branch
Tina/Ensemble/Nun................................................................................................................. Lia Holman
Curtis Jackson............................................................................................................................Joel Ashur*
Joey........................................................................................................................................ Jordan Clifton
Pablo...........................................................................................................................Michael Schimmele*
TJ.................................................................................................................................. Sai Graham
Eddie Souther.....................................................................................................Nick Rashad Burroughs*
Mother Superior.....................................................................................................LaVon Fisher-Wilson*
Monsignor O’Hara..................................................................................................................Ray Dooley*
Sister Mary Robert............................................................................................................Casey Wortham
Sister Mary Patrick................................................................................................................. Erin Wilson*
Sister Mary Lazarus........................................................................................................ LaDonna Burns*
Sister Mary Martin-Of Tours/Ensemble/Nun............................................................ Anne Scaramuzzo
Sister Mary Theresa/Ensemble..........................................................................................Tanesha Gary*
Ernie/Ensemble.............................................................................................................Timothy Malboeuf
Cop/Ensemble...........................................................................................................Gerard M. Williams*
Ensemble...................................................................Charlie Byrd, Lydia Kinton Hall, Kate McMillan*,
................................................ Alejandra Parrilla, Kylie Robinson, Blaire Thompson, Carlita Victoria*
UNDERSTUDIES
Deloris: Chanda Branch
Mother Superior: Anne Scaramuzzo
Mary Robert: Lia Holman
Mary Lazarus: Blaire Thompson
Mary Patrick: Lydia Kinton Hall
Curtis, Eddie and Pablo: Sai Graham
SWINGS
Kate Blain, Trevor Neal
Dance Captain: Carlita Victoria*
. Stage Manager: William Alan Coats*
Assistant Stage Manager: Katie Caudle*
2nd Assistant Stage Manager: Dawn Marie Locklear
*Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
North Carolina Theatre Orchestra
Music Director and Conductor: Edward G. Robinson
Orchestra Contractor: Amanda Labrecque
Keyboard 2 Reed 2 Trombone Drums
Karl Moraski Harry Hassell Becca Clemens Alex Skov
Keyboard 3 Trumpet 1 Guitar Percussion
Michael Santangelo David McChesney Marc Davis Casey D’Sola
Reed 1 Trumpet 2 Bass
Reese Manceaux Bobby Hinson Keith Lewis
NOR T H C AR OLINA T HE AT R EMusical Numbers
ACT I
Take Me To Heaven (Nightclub).........................................................Deloris, Michelle, Tina
Fabulous, Baby.......................................................................................Deloris, Michelle, Tina
Here Within These Walls................................................................. Mother Superior, Deloirs
It’s Good to Be a Nun................Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazaurs, Nuns
When I Find My Baby............................................................................. Curtis, Joey, Pablo,TJ
I Could Be That Guy...............................................................................................Eddie, Bums
Here Within These Walls- Reprise................................................................Mother Superior
Raise your Voice..........................Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazaurs, Nuns
Take Me To Heaven...................Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazaurs, Nuns
THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION
ACT II
Sunday Morning Fever..................... Deloris, Mother Superior, Monsignor O’Hara, Eddie,
............................................ Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazaurs, Nuns, Workers
Lady in the Long Black Dress............................................................................Joey, Pablo, TJ
I Haven’t Got A Prayer...................................................................................Mother Superior
Bless Our Show...........................Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazaurs, Nuns
The Life I Never Led..............................................................................................Mary Robert
Fabulous, Baby- Reprise...........................................................................Deloris, Eddie, Nuns
Sister Act........................................................................................................................... Deloris
When I Find My Baby- Reprise........................................................................................ Curtis
The Life I Never Led- Reprise...............................................................................Mary Robert
Sister Act-Reprise........................................................................................................... Deloris,
.............................. Mother Superior, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazaurs, Nuns
Spread The Love Around....................................................................................The Company
ANY VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
NOR T H C AR OLINA T HE AT R EWho’s Who
AISHA JACKSON (Deloris Van Cartier) Aisha Jackson is delighted
to be a part of this production! She hails from College Park, Georgia,
where she grew up singing in church with her family. From a very
young age, she yearned to use her God-given gifts to spread joy and
inspiration. A few shows that have allowed her to do so are Paradise
Square (OBC), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Waitress (OBC), and
Frozen (OBC), where she made history as the first Black woman to
portray Anna on Broadway. She desires to continue creating roles for
Black women to lead and shine bright! Because #RepresentationMatters. Luke 1:37 IG/
TikTok: @gifted2sing
LAVON FISHER-WILSON (Mother Superior) Lavon is over the moon
to be a part of this production. Broadway: The Color Purple, Chicago the
Musical, Lysistrata Jones, and Disney’s Newsies. Film/TV: Disney’s Teen
Beach Movie, Team Toon, Nightcaps with Jimmy, and HBO’s Divorce. Love
to hubby, Darrell Wilson, and 3 best productions: Darrell Jr., Darrien,
and DaVonna Wilson. Follow me at: instagram@lavonfisherwilson,
tiktok@Lavonfisherwilson1, Twitter@lavonfwilson
JOEL ASHUR (Curtis Jackson) is thankful to make his North Carolina
Theatre debut in Sister Act. Regional credits include A Fiddler’s Tale,
Sweat, Gloria, Lombardi, Nollywood Dreams and Ben Butler. Thank you
to the cast, crew, director and NCT team for this experience and to
God for this opportunity.
NICK RASHAD BURROUGHS (Eddie Souther) Nick Rashad Burroughs
has been seen on Broadway in The Original Broadway cast of Tina:
The Tina Turner Musical as Ike Turner, Kinky Boots, King Kong Alive on
Broadway and the National Tour of Something Rotten making history as
the first black man to play the role of “Shakespeare.” He was Awarded
a Pop Smash Radio Music Award for “Best Male Video” for his single/
music video “Crazy” from his album “Groove Machine.” Nick received
a Broadway World Award for his portrayal of Judas in Jesus Christ
Superstar. Other favorite credits include: James Brown in James Brown Live at the Apollo
Music Cafe, Shrek the Musical (Donkey) Ragtime (Coalhouse), Company (Robert).
RAY DOOLEY (Monsignor O’Hara) Ray Dooley is delighted to make
his North Carolina Theatre debut. Ray won a Village Voice OBIE
Award for Distinguished Performance in Peer Gynt at CSC Repertory
Company, appeared as Father Fynn in the European premiere of
Doubt at Vienna’s English Theatre and more than 100 productions of
PlayMakers Repertory Company at UNC Chapel Hill. His television
credits include Dr. Art Van Zee in this season’s Dopesick.
NOR T H C AR OLINA T HE AT R EWho’s Who
CASEY WORTHAM (Sister is a proud member of the Broadway
Mary Robert) Casey Inspirational Voices. Thank you to my family
Wortham, a Garner, NC and my honey for always supporting me!
native, grew up singing MICHAEL SCHIMMELE
alongside her family as (Pablo) is thrilled to return
well as dancing since the to NCT after appearing as
age of 2. She is currently the Piragua Guy in In the
a Junior at ECU studying Heights! Regional: Paper
as a Musical Theatre BFA Mill Playhouse, Pioneer
major with a double minor in Dance and Theatre Company, NCT,
Interior Design. Last seen here at NCT as STAGES, RTP, The MUNY.
Rosalia in West Side Story, some of her past Favorites include: Sister Act
accomplishments include having the pleasure (Ernie), Grease (Roger), In the Heights (Piragua
to be Sophie in Mamma Mia at ECU’s Loessin Guy), The View UpStairs (Freddy, regional
Playhouse’s professional Summer Theatre premiere), Mary Poppins (Bert, AFL Award),
(2022), as well as a plethora of Summer Chicago (Mary Sunshine). BFA Elon. Endless
Choreography DVD Filmings with Disney’s thanks to Robert, Eric, the NCT family, CGF,
itheatrics/MTI shows (Chicago, Nice Work, mi familia y Titi. @michaelschimmele
Moana). She is absolutely ecstatic to be back!
Instagram: @casey.wortham SAI GRAHAM (TJ) is very
honored to be a part
ERIN WILSON (Sister of this show! Regional
Mary Patrick) TV/FILM: Credits: In The Heights
The Last OG (TBS), Holiday (ensemble, NCT), West
for Heroes (Hallmark), Side Story (Anxious,
Tales of the City (Netflix), NCT), The Scottsboro Boys
Public Morals (TNT). (Willie Roberson, Theatre
BROADWAY & NAT’L Raleigh), Mamma Mia
TOURS: Wicked, Sister (ensemble, NCT), Bud, Not Buddy, Peace of
Act. REGIONAL: Sac Clay (Theatre Raleigh), The Color Purple (Cape
Music Circus, North Carolina Theatre (Grease), Fear Regional Theatre). Other favorite credits:
Tuacahn, and more! Thrilled to be back at NCT, The Wild Party (Mr. Black, WPU), Kiss Me,
and a big thank you to Eric Woodall! Proud Kate (Paul, WPU), Noises Off (Selsdon, WPU),
owner of Erin Wilson Studio for vocal training Hairspray (Seaweed, RLT), On Your Feet!
and audition coaching. www.erinwilson.com (North Carolina Theatre) IG: @sai_scraper
@erinwilsonofficial
JORDAN CLIFTON (Joey) is
LADONNA BURNS (Sister pleased as punch to make
Mary Lazarus) is a New his NCT debut! Recent
York City based singer credits: 9 to 5, Leading
and actress. NY: Caroline Ladies, Legally Blonde (Barn
in Caroline, or Change, Dinner Theatre) Rudolph
Stella in Follies and Anna (Broadway Series South)
in Unraveled. National Midsummer (Theatre
Tours: RENT (Seasons of Raleigh) Sweeney Todd
Love Soloist) and Seussical (Triad Stage) Hairspray (Temple Theatre)
(Sour Kangaroo). Regional credits include White (Bulldog Ensemble Theatre) Fidelio,
Grace, Smokey Joe’s Café (BJ), Ain’t Misbehavin’ Pagliacci, Pearl Fishers, Tosca, Cold Mountain
(Armelia) and All Shook Up (Sylvia). LaDonna (North Carolina Opera). Jordan is the proud
NOR T H C AR OLINA T HE AT R EWho’s Who
Theatre Director at Broughton High School, a LIA HOLMAN (Ensemble/
teaching artist at South Carolina Governor’s Tina/Nun/ Sister Mary
School for the Arts and a current Fulbright Robert understudy)
Fellow, where he’ll soon share his love of arts Lia received her BA in
education in Morocco! Endless love to the cast, Music, vocal concentration
production team and his family! from Claflin University,
@jordantclifton Orangeburg SC and
TANESHA GARY her Master of Music in
(Ensemble/Sister Mary Classical Voice from New
Theresa) is delighted to York University, New York, NY. Recent: The
be part of North Carolina Color Purple (Celie), Wildflower, by special
Theatre’s incredible Tony Award Recipient/Nominee, Grammy
creative team, cast, and Award Nominee, Jason Michael Webb, The
crew of Sister Act. She Last Interview: A Whitney Houston Story
hails from Chicago but (Young Whitney), Aida (Ensemble), Stinney
resides in NY, where her (Ensemble). Lia is excited for her NCT debut!
Grammy-nominated choir, The Broadway TIM MALBOEUF (Male
Inspirational Voices, was honored with the Ensemble/Ernie) Tim is so
2019 Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre. excited to be returning to
Gary is a recording artist (original member of NCT! Regional/Professional
EarthGrylz-Capitol Records) and Broadway, Credits: The Donkey Show-
TV, and film actor. She just finished a run of The American Repertory
the 2022 Pulitzer Prize winning play Fat Ham Theatre, Boston, MA
(The Public Theatre, NY). She was part of (Mustard Seed US/Swing),
the original company of Caroline, or Change Newsies-The North
(Broadway), starred in Lady Day at Emerson’s Carolina Theatre (Mike/Oscar/Ensemble), 9 to
Bar & Grill (Human Race Theatre), and is 5-The North Carolina Theatre (Josh/Ensemble),
the voice of Worm’s Mom in Bug Diaries Choc-a-Fellas-HersheyPark Entertainment
(Amazon). Tanesha’s grateful for Eric, family, (Lead Vocalist), Character Commotion-
friends, H/H, and God’s Continued Blessings. HersheyPark Entertainment (Lead Vocalist).
CHANDA BRANCH (Female Tim also works with Raleigh Area Children’s
Ensemble/Michelle/us Theatre as a resident choreographer as well as
Deloris) B.S. in Speech operates his own training center, T3 Studios,
Communications & Theatre specializing in musical theatre education for
is the Director of Dance at the aspiring professional. Love to Mom, Dad
South Garner High School. & Evan for all their support! Website: www.
Favorite professional timmalboeuf.com
credits: Smokey Joe’s Cafe GERARD M. WILLIAMS
(Brenda), Ragtime (Sarah), (Male Ensemble/Cop) is
Porgy & Bess (Strawberry Woman), Ain’t Grateful to be back with
Misbehavin’ (Charlaine), Big Fish (The Witch), the NCT family. Music
and both Crowns & Chicago (Velma). Previously education: Berklee College
onstage with NCT: Gypsy (Deloris). Thanks to of Music. Broadway World
hubby Corey & baby Carleigh. Follow: Regional Nominee for
@iammrsbranch Best Actor in a Musical.
Served as worship leader
at The River Church in hometown of Durham
NC, Broadway National Tour(s) Lincoln
NOR T H C AR OLINA T HE AT R EWho’s Who
Center’s My Fair Lady (loverly Quartet)/ (Theatre Raleigh). Kate is thrilled to return to
The Color Purple (Grady) Regional Tour: the NCT family!
STEM the musical. Regional Productions: ALEJANDRA PARRILLA
Ragtime (Coalhouse), The Scottsboro Boys, (Female Ensemble/Nun)
Dreamgirls, Memphis (Gator), Jesus Christ is thrilled to make her NC
Superstar, Assassins (Proprietor) Black Nativity debut in NCT’s Sister Act!
Cruises: Celebrity Cruises Singer. Instagram: Favorite Credits include:
Gmonwilliams In the Heights (Daniela),
CHARLIE BRYD (Female Songs for a New World
Ensemble/Nun) Charlie is (Woman 2), and Dogfight
thrilled to be performing (Rose Fenny). BFA Musical
once again with NCT. Theatre- The Boston Conservatory. A special
Charlie studied at NCT thank you to Aldo for the love and support. @
Conservatory from age 5 alemparrilla @tangerinetrees_music
through high school. She KYLIE ROBINSON (Female
resides in NYC and has Ensemble/Nun) is thrilled
graduated from AMDA. to be back for her second
Her past work with NCT includes Mamma Mia show with NC Theatre!
(ensemble) and Annie (ensemble). You can find Recent credits include
her on Instagram @char.byrd Yellow Face (Lean Anne
LYDIA KINTON HALL Cho & Others, Theatre
(Female Ensemble/ Nun Raleigh), 9 to 5: The
u/s Mary Patrick) A Wake Musical (Candy Striper/
County native and product Ensemble, NC Theatre), and The Lightning
of WCPSS! Local credits Thief (Clarisse & Others, UNC Pauper
include: Kinky Boots (North Players). She is a sophomore at UNC-Chapel
Carolina Theatre); Ragtime Hill with an intended double major in Vocal
(PlayMakers); Beehive: The Performance and Biostatistics and a minor in
60’s Musical, The Rocky Musical Theatre. Many thanks to her family,
Horror Show (Theatre Raleigh); Avenue Q, friends, and mentors for their endless support.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Hairspray, Spring Instagram: @kylierobinsonmusic
Awakening (Raleigh Little Theatre) and Hair ANNE SCARAMUZZO
(Theatre in the Park). Grateful for my village! (Female Ensemble/Mary
KATE MCMILLAN (Female Martin of Tours/Nun
Ensemble/Nun) Kate u/s Mother Superior)
holds a BFA in Musical is so grateful for another
Theatre from the University opportunity to perform
of Cincinnati’s College- with North Carolina
Conservatory of Music Theatre! Previous shows
(CCM). She resides in here include 9 to 5, Annie,
NYC as a professional Legally Blonde, and The Full Monty. Recently
actor/choreographer and a she was a part of the ensemble in City of
proud member of AEA. Several favorite credits Angels at Theatre Raleigh. Fave role – mom to
include the World Premier of Moonshine- Lucy (8) and Mary (6.) Thanks to her amazing
That Hee Haw Musical (DTC), Les Misérables family for ‘keeping the wheels turning’ while
(MUNY), Songs For A New World (NCT), she’s onstage!
Smokey Joe’s Café, and Vanities-The Musical
NOR T H C AR OLINA T HE AT R EWho’s Who
BLAIRE THOMPSON the boys & Cheeto. This one’s for Bill, I know
(Female Ensemble/Nun you’re watching.
u/s Mary Lazarus) is TREVOR NEAL (Male
thrilled to be returning to Swing) is thrilled to be
the NCT stage! She was making his North Carolina
also seen at NCT in Kinky Theatre Debut! Recent
Boots, Annie, Mamma Mia, Credits include 9 to 5
Beauty and the Beast, Evita, the Musical (Dick), Black
and 9 to 5. Other favorite Nativity (Joseph) both at
roles include Francesca in Bridges of Madison the Barn Dinner Theatre,
County, Nancy in Oliver, and Audrey in Little and SpongeBob the Musical
Shop of Horrors. Blaire is blessed to be the (SpongeBob) at The UNC- Greensboro. Trevor
director of Raleigh Area Children’s Theatre is currently a BFA Musical Theatre Senior at
where she gets to pursue her passion every UNCG and would like to give special thank
day. you to his family and friends for their constant
CARLITA VICTORIA support! IG: trevor.neal_
(Female Ensemble/ ALAN MENKEN (Composer). Theater: God Bless
Nun/Dance Captain) is You Mr Rosewater, Little Shop Of Horrors, Real Life
excited to be back home Funnies, Atina: Evil Queen Of The Galaxy, Kicks,
at NCT! A Raleigh native, The Apprenticeship Of Duddy Kravitz, Beauty And
favorite credits include: The Beast, A Christmas Carol, Weird Romance, King
David, Der Glöckner Von Notre Dame, The Little
Jesus Christ Superstar, Kinky Mermaid, Sister Act, Leap Of Faith, Aladdin and
Boots, Hairspray, Glee Newsies. Film: Little Shop Of Horrors, The Little
Project Promo, The Color Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, Newsies, Aladdin,
Purple, Dreamgirls, Little Shop Of Horrors, Off- Pocahontas, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Hercules,
Broadway/Tours: Broad Comedy, Respect, Chuck Life With Mikey, Lincoln, Home On The Range, Noel,
Davis & Aade, Madagascar Live! Circus Conelli Enchanted, Shaggy Dog, Tangled and Mirror Mirror.
Songs: Rocky V, Home Alone 2 and Captain America.
Tv: Dr. Oz, Apple, Aarp. Director of Darkness Awards: 8 Oscars (19 nominations), 11 Grammys
RISING Nonprofit for Black mental health, @ (including Song of the Year), 7 Golden Globes,
DarknessRISINGProject, carlitavictoria.com @ Tony® (plus 4 nominations), Drama Desk, Outer
itsCarlitaV. Thanks to About Artist Agency. Critics Circle, New York Drama Critics, Olivier and
Love to my family! London’s Evening Standard Award, Drama League.
Honors: Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, Doctorates
KATE BLAIN (Female from New York University and University of North
Swing) is a Raleigh native Carolina School of the Arts.
and recently moved back to GLENN SLATER (Lyrics) co-created Disney’s 2010
The Triangle after 10 years worldwide smash Tangled (2011 Grammy Winner,
in NYC – feels good to be 2010 Oscar and Golden Globe nominee), as well
home! During the day she as the Broadway and international hit musicals
works as an HR Business Sister Act (2011 Tony nominee - Best Score) and
The Little Mermaid (2008 Tony nominee - Best
Partner, and is thrilled to Score, Grammy nominee - Best Cast Album), and,
be joining Sister Act for her most recently School of Rock (2015). With longtime
first production in 8 years. A few throwback collaborator Alan Menken, he is Executive
credits include; Legally Blonde the Musical Producer and Lyricist for the ABC-TV musical
(Brooke), The Last 5 Years (Cathy), Principal comedy series Galavant, and has also written
Singer at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, & songs for the Disney animated film Home On The
Range (2004) and the Broadway musical Leap of
last seen on the NCT stage in their 2010 Faith (Tony nominee - Best Musical, 2012). In
production of Annie. Love to Mom, Aunt Kath, the West End, Glenn provided both book and
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lyrics for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Award), Music From A Sparkling Planet and The
Dies (2010 Olivier nominee - Best Musical), the Country Club. He wrote the screenplay for the film
sequel to Phantom of the Opera. Other work adaptation of his play Advice From A Caterpillar
includes an Emmy-nominated song for the ABC- which won Aspen Comedy Festival’s best feature.
TV comedy The Neighbors (2013), and the stage His film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie
revue Newyorkers at The Manhattan Theatre Newmar was produced by Steven Spielberg, was
Club (Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, Outer Critics the number one film in America for a month and
Circle nominations). Glenn is the recipient of the is now a television favorite. The Big Time, Beane’s
prestigious Kleban Award for Lyrics, the ASCAP/ first musical, received rave reviews last year and
Richard Rogers New Horizons Award, and the his next musical, a stage adaptation of the film The
Jonathan Larson Award. He is an alumnus of the Bandwagon is slated to open on Broadway later
BMI Musical Theatre Workshop, and a member of this season. Fascinated by non-traditional forms of
both ASCAP and the Dramatists’ Guild. theater, Beane has written the revues, White Lies
and Mondo Drama and this season a live theatrical
CHERI STEINKELLNER (Book) Cheri Steinkellner
soap opera, The Cartells. As artistic director of
has won four Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes,
the New York theater company Drama Dept.
The People s Choice, BAFTA, Writers Guild Award,
he produced over forty productions, including
Parents Choice and TV-Land Legend Awards, for
acclaimed revivals of As Thousands Cheer, June
writing and producing Cheers (recently named one
Moon and The Torchbearers and world premiere
of the Top 10 Best Written Comedies in TV history),
works by Paul Rudnick, David Sedaris and Wendy
and The Jeffersons, Facts of Life, Family Ties and
Wasserstein. His new play, Don’t Follow Me, I’m
Who’s The Boss, and for creating the acclaimed
Lost, Too will open next season in New York and
Disney animated Saturday morning TV series and
he is currently developing a television series for
feature film, Teacher s Pet. A 2011 Tony-nominee
producer Lorne Michaels. He resides in New York
for Sister Act (with husband Bill Steinkellner, Alan
City with his partner, composer Lewis Flinn and
Menken and Glenn Slater); Cheri has also written
their son, Cooper.
Princesses (with Bill, David Zippel and Matthew
Wilder); and book and lyrics for Mosaic (with ROBERT HARTWELL (Director and
Georgia Stitt), and Jailbirds on Broadway (with Choreographer) Robert is a proud graduate of
Bill and Jeff Rizzo). Other stage includes Our Place,the University of North Carolina School of the Arts
and Instaplay - L.A.’s original and longest running and The University of Michigan’s Musical Theatre
improvised musical-comedy. An Indy Award winner department where he earned summa cum laude
and Ovation nominee for Hello! My Baby, Cheri honors and the Willis Patterson Diversity Award.
currently teaches writing at Stanford and UCSB He is the host and executive producer of “Taking
and directs youth theatre in beautiful Santa Barbara,Back The House ‘’ co-produced by the Oprah
where she and Bill raised their three favorite Winfrey Network and HGTV. The 6 episode series
children/writers/ artists: Kit, Teddy, and Emma. will air on Discovery+ next year and chronicle
his journey of renovating a historic home built in
BILL STEINKELLNER (Book) Bill Steinkellner
1820. In 2016 he founded The Broadway Collective
Award-winning television and screen writer:
and recently launched a new company Strength
“Cheers” and Disney’s “Teacher’s Pet” (Emmys,
On Stages where he is coaching entrepreneurs
Golden Globes, BAFTAS, Writers Guild and
and VC to tell more authentic stories from the
People’s Choice Awards). Book writer (with wife,
stage. Robert has performed in 5 musicals on
Cherri): Sister Act the Musical (London Palladium,
Broadway and 2 National Tours: Dreamgirls,
Hamburg, Broadway 2011), Princesses (Goodspeed,
Memphis, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Cinderella,
5th Avenue). Writer/director (with Paul Reubens):
Motown, and Hello, Dolly! starring Bette Midler. He
the original Pee-wee Herman Show (Groundlings,
is also featured in Pharrell and Jay-Z’s latest hit
Roxy Theatre, HBO). Creator/director: Instaplay,
single - Entrepreneur. As a Director/Choreographer
L.A.’s first all-improvised musical-comedy. Author:
his work has been seen at Lincoln Center, Music
the L.A. Times bestseller Postcards From the Moon.
Theatre Wichita, North Carolina Theatre, The
DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE (Additional Book University of Michigan, and Fulton Theatre. Most
Material) Beane’s Broadway play The Little Dog recently he directed and choreographed For Colored
Laughed received the GLAAD media award for Boyz and won the Fulton Theatre’s inaugural
best play, and was also nominated for a Tony for Stories of Diversity Playwriting Festival. He is a
best new play. His other works include As Bees In proud member of Actors Equity Association, SAG-
Honey Drown (Outer Critics Circle John Gassner AFTRA, and the Tony Award-winning Broadway
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Inspirational Voices. This one is for Darius. Join me recording. He has conducted the U.S. premieres
on IG @sirroberttakespics of Scrooge, starring Richard Chamberlain and Dr.
Dolittle both by Leslie Bricusse. Regional credits
ERIC WOODALL (Producing Artistic Director)
include Fort Worth’s Casa Manana, Seattle’s 5th
Originally from Benson, NC, Eric spent over 25
Avenue Theatre, St. Louis MUNY, Kansas City
years doing theatre in New York City. Eric was a
Starlight, Utah’s Pioneer Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO,
resident director for the Broadway, Touring, and
and San Jose’s AMT and over 30 shows here at
Las Vegas productions of Mamma Mia! Past NC
NCT. Mr. Robinson has been conducting the
Theatre directorial credits include West Side Story,
Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall
Annie, Mamma Mia!, Gypsy, Jesus Christ Superstar,
since 2007.
Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot, Driving Miss Daisy, and
Steel Magnolias. Other directing credits include IRIS PONCE LLOYD (Costumer) Iris is excited to
Next to Normal, West Side Story, Big River, On Golden be back with another wonderful North Carolina
Pond (Casa Mañana); Big Fish, The Light in the Piazza, Theatre production. Some of her favorite past NCT
Parade, August Osage County, and Violet (Theatre shows include, Next to Normal, Grease, and Into
Raleigh); Amadeus (Memphis’ Playhouse on the the Woods. More recent credits include On Your
Square), and Hay Fever (Playmakers Repertory.) Feet and Ring of Fire. Much love to her beautiful
Before joining NC Theatre, Eric worked as one of children, Caden, Charlotte, and Jackson.
New York’s top casting directors in the office of Tara KELLY JORDAN (Wig Design) Kelley Jordan is
Rubin Casting. Through casting and developing a seasoned wig, hair, and makeup designer with
new musicals, Eric has been lucky enough to work over 30 years of experience. Her designs were
alongside Stephen Sondheim, Cameron Mackintosh, most recently seen in the first national tour of An
William Finn, Sir Richard Eyre, Stephen Daldry, Officer and A Gentleman; Sister Act, Rock of Ages,
Susan Stroman, Stephen Schwartz, Casey Nicholaw, and The Little Mermaid at Theatre Under the Stars;
James Lapine, Phyllida Lloyd, and Hal Prince. A Mary Poppins and The Color Purple at The Muny;
few of his Broadway casting credits include Sunset and A New Holiday on PBS. She has also worked
Boulevard, Aladdin, Falsettos, Les Misérables, Phantom in hair & makeup at the Fabulous Fox Theater in
of the Opera, Billy Elliot, Mary Poppins, The Little St. Louis for over 25 years, is a member of IATSE
Mermaid, and Mamma Mia! (Broadway, National Local 805, and is the Wig Supervisor at The Muny.
Tour). As a guest lecturer, Eric has taught at Kelley is a licensed cosmetologist, savvy business
universities and training programs around the woman, and mentor as she spearheads K. Jordan
country including NYU, Baldwin Wallace, and Elon. Theatrical, a wig design and education studio. She
Internationally, Eric was invited to lead workshops is the first African American female wig designer
in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia through Actors to work at The Muny and credits her talents and
Equity of Australia. American Theatre Magazine her love of hair to her mother, Clara “Mickey”
named Eric one of the “People You Should Watch” Wings, who taught her to believe that dreams do
in its “Role Call: Six Theatre Workers You Should come true and all things are possible through God.
Know” series. Eric is a drama graduate of Carnegie @k.jordantheatrical
Mellon-University and is a member of SDC and
CSA. For you, Happy. SAMUEL RUSHEN (Lighting Designer)
Immediately following his studies at North
EDWARD G. ROBINSON (Music Director) Musical Carolina School of the Arts, Samuel joined the
Director of the Broadway productions of Miss creative team at Casa Mañana where he has served
Saigon, Shogun: The Musical, and CATS (Broadway/ as the resident lighting designer for eight years.
National Tour/Mexico City) as well as Associate Samuel has worked with nationally-recognized
Musical Supervisor of all U.S. companies. Mr. directors and choreographers, most notably Casey
Robinson served as Musical Director of the North Hushion (Hairspray, Buddy Holly), Josh Rhodes
American and U.S. premieres of Mamma Mia! and (Jesus Christ Superstar), Eric Woodall (Big River,
was Musical Supervisor of the 1st National Tour. West Side Story), Tee Scatuorchio (Fiddler on the
He has conducted the Las Vegas, Los Angeles Roof, Joseph...), Tim Bennett (Miss Saigon, Les
and 1st National Companies of The Phantom of the Misérables), Richard Stafford (Cats, Evita) and
Opera as well as The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber Hunter Foster (Monty Python’s Spamalot,Million
across the country, and with such orchestras as the Dollar Quartet). He also NC Theatre credits include:
Baltimore Symphony, Nashville Symphony, and In The Heights, Disney’s Newsies, Gypsy, Disney’s
The Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Off-Broadway, Beauty and the Beast, Jesus Christ Superstar, Always...
he was Musical Supervisor/ Orchestrator/Arranger Patsy Cline. Samuel resides in Fort Worth with his
for Zanna, Don’t, as well as Co-Producer of the cast family. www.samuelrushendesign.com
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ERIC ALEXANDER COLLINS (Sound Design) Eric & advocacy company in 2017 and hosts The Hair
has worked in professional audio for over 30 years, Stories Project to explore the stories of Black
where he has traveled across the U.S., Europe, women where hair is central. Her work with NC
and Australia, including the iconic Sydney Opera Theatre includes: On Your Feet: The Story of Emilio
House! Eric has been awarded Best Sound Design & Gloria Estefan, Lady Day at Emerson Bar & Grille,
by BroadwayWorld four years running for Theatre 9 to 5, Having Our Say (The Delaney Sisters), Kinky
Raleigh’s Once (2018), Smokey Joe’s Café (2017), Boots, Annie, A Snow White Christmas, and she was
The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2016), and North featured in Backstage @ NCT Episode 2. “Theater
Carolina Theatre’s Billy Elliot: The Musical (2015). is the embodiment of the transformative power of
Recent credits include: North Carolina Theatre: hair and I’m honored to be right in the thick of it!”.
Having Our Say, West Side Story, Annie, Mamma BILL YATES JR. (Technical Director) Over the
Mia! Theatre Raleigh: The Scottsboro Boys, Bridges past 49 years Bill has worked in theatre, television,
of Madison County, Junk, Once, The Secret Garden. and movies as an actor, director, stage manager,
Playmaker’s Rep. Co. (U.N.C.): Ragtime, Temples of carpenter, electrician, head electrician, master
Lung and Air, The Crucible, Peter and the Starcatcher. carpenter and technical director. Bill has worked
Carolina Ballet: MacBeth (2016 world premier in scenic shops in New York, New Jersey, L.A.
ballet), Lynne Taylor-Corbett’s Dracula and and Florida building such shows as Fences with
The Little Mermaid (both world premier ballets). James Earl Jones, The Rainmaker with Gary Sandy,
North Carolina Symphony: The Music Man, Idina and Company with Patrick Cassidy and Carol
Menzel (in concert),Natalie Merchant (in concert). Burnett. For television he has credit in 11 of 12
University Theatre (N.C.S.U.): Our Town, The 39 episodes of Tom Hanks’ HBO project From the
Steps. Theatre In The Park: Godspell. Earth to the Moon. Bill also has film credits that
ADAM KOCH (Scenic Design) Internationally: include There’s Something About Mary, The Truman
Dreamgirls (Seoul, South Korea). Credits across Show, Instinct, Waterboy, and Mortal Combat. As
the United States include multiple productions Technical Director, Bill has spent two seasons with
Off-Broadway, at The Old Globe, Ford’s Theatre, Nightlife Theatre in New Jersey, three seasons
Goodspeed, Westport Country Playhouse, The with Long Beach CLO in California, five seasons
Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Paper Mill with Carolina Ballet here in Raleigh. “My greatest
Playhouse, Baltimore Center Stage, Cincinnati hope for the future is to finish my career here at
Playhouse, Great Lakes Theatre, Lyric Theatre NC Theatre with some of the finest and brightest
of Oklahoma, Ogunquit Playhouse, Syracuse people it has been my privilege to work with. I also
Stage, Music Theatre Wichita, Tuacahn Center would like to thank my three kids Liam, Collin and
for the Arts, and Portland Stage. Awards include Riley and my wife Holly for putting up with my
the Suzi Bass award for Outstanding Scenic shenanigans all these years.”
Design for the immersive outdoor production KATIE POHLMAN (Associate Choreographer)
of Titanic (Serenbe Playhouse), as well Helen Katie Pohlman is excited to spread joy and love
Hayes Award nominations for both Kiss of the with this show! Performing credits: The Wanderer
Spiderwoman (Signature Theatre), and Bat Boy (1st (Paper Mill Playhouse), Bandstand (1st National
Stage). Education: Carnegie Mellon University. Tour), Gypsy (The Muny), Sister Act, Seven Brides...,
For the past several years Mr. Koch along with Hairspray, Chicago (Music Theatre Wichita).
Steven Royal have worked jointly as Adam Koch Oklahoma City University Graduate. Huge thanks
Associates, see more at adamkochassociates.com to Robert, her family, and Andrew.
and @instadamkoch on Instagram.
WILLIAM ALAN COATS (Production Stage
ANGELLA FRASER (Hair & Wig Supervisor) is Manager) Management credits include 2
originally from Jamaica and spent her formative Broadway shows, 10 national tours, and 2
years there and in Brooklyn, NY. Being ‘directed’ international productions. A Bay Area Outer
by her parents to study the sciences and Critics Circle, Garland, and Ovation Award-winner,
engineering (she holds a BS in Mechanical Eng Mr. Coats’ directional and choreographic work
& MS in Computer Info Systems), never fully has been seen at Seattle’s Fifth Avenue Theater,
quieted her interest in the relevance of hair as Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars, North Shore
artistic expression and personal agency. She ended Music Theatre, Westchester Broadway Theatre,
a 30 yr career in the Tech sector to finally validate Paper Mill Playhouse, Music Theater of Wichita,
this passion, became a Licensed Natural Haircare Sacramento Music Circus, and a Gershwin tribute
Specialist and a full-time entrepreneur. Angella for The Library Of Congress. He is forever grateful
founded HeadSpace NC/Rhythm Wigs, a beauty to the North Carolina Theater for the artistic
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opportunity and family it has provided him since event producer, supporting global corporations
its beginning in 1983. His work on 45 productions through theatrical events. The past 6 years
since season one has included performing, Lauren has spent stage managing on Broadway,
directing, choreographing, stage management, and bouncing between productions; notably: Allegiance,
even costuming. He directed the holiday musical Significant Other, Cats and, most recently, Mean
Rudolph here for 5 years in A.J. Fletcher Theater, Girls. Though she misses her MG team, she is
which is based on the animated television classic. happy to be back in the south. Love to my family.
He will recreate Rudolph this November in Utah
MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI) is one of
for Tuachan Center For The Arts. He encourages
the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies,
you to not dream your life but rather live your
granting theatres from around the world the
dream – and fill it with song and dance!
rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals
KATIE CAUDLE* (Assistant Stage Manager) is from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952
excited to return to NC Theatre! Previous NCT by composer Frank Loesser, and orchestrator
credits include Ring of Fire, Lady Day at Emerson’s Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing
Bar and Grill, 9 to 5, Songs for a New World, Kinky musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art
Boots, West Side Story, Annie, Mamma Mia!, form. MTI works directly with the composers,
Aladdin and His Winter Wish, and In the Heights. lyricists and book writers of these musicals to
After graduating from East Carolina University provide official scripts, musical materials and
in 2016, Katie spent several years in Sacramento, dynamic theatrical resources to over 70,000
CA working for Broadway at Music Circus and professional, community and school theatres in
Sacramento Theatre Company. She is so happy to the US and in over 60 countries worldwide. MTI is
be back in her home state and sends lots of love particularly dedicated to educational theatre, and
to her family for their continuous support! has created special collections to meet the needs
of various types of performers and audiences.
DAWN MARIE LOCKLEAR (2nd Assistant Stage
MTI’s Broadway Junior™ shows are 30- and 60-
Manager) is so excited to be back at NC Theatre!
minute musicals for performance by elementary
After graduating from UNC Chapel Hill with a
and middle school-aged performers, while
Bachelor’s in Music she has been fortunate to join
MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated
NC Theatre in their productions of Annie, West
for performance by high school students. MTI
Side Story, Kinky Boots, and 9 to 5. She would like
maintains its global headquarters in New York
to thank NCT for giving her the opportunity to
City with additional offices in London (MTI
work with such an incredible team of people and
Europe) and Melbourne (MTI Australasia).
her loved ones for their continued support in
pursuant of her dreams. ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (“EQUITY”),
founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that
LAUREN JUENGEL (Associate Producer/
represents more than 50,000 actors and stage
Production Manager) is thrilled to be back
managers. Equity seeks to foster the art of live
at NC Theatre! After graduating from Elon
theatre as an essential component of society
University, she spent 12 transformative years
and advances the careers of its members by
stage managing over 15 shows at NC Theatre,
negotiating wages, working conditions and
including a few of her favorites: Spamalot, Mary
providing a wide range of benefits, including
Poppins, Next to Normal, and The Drowsy Chaperone.
health and pension plans. Actors’ Equity is a
Eager to build upon her education, she completed
member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA,
The Juilliard School Professional internship and
an international organization of performing arts
received her MFA in Stage Management at the
University of California San Diego. In addition unions. #EquityWorks
to working in theatrical stage management,
Lauren has travelled all over the world as a live
*Appearing Courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association.
The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members
of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage North Carolina Theatre is a proud member of
managers in the United States. the National Alliance for Musical Theatre
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PRODUCTION STAFF FOR SISTER ACT Director of Operations....................................... Brian Clark
Box Office Manager......................................Robert Leavell
Director & Choreographer........................Robert Hartwell
Assistant Box Office Manager.......................Gavin Brown
Music Director.....................................Edward G. Robinson
Booking Manager................................. Melanie Margarum
Associate Choreographer............................Katie Pohlman
Marketing Manager...................................Sarah McAlister
Producing Artistic Director.............................Eric Woodall
Marketing Coordinator...............................Briana Pedroza
Production Manager/
Maintenance Supervisor............................ Russell Denton
Associate Producer........................................Lauren Juengel
Facilities Supervisor....................................William Negron
Lighting Design............................................Samuel Rushen
Capital Projects Manager....................................John Long
Sound Design...................................Eric Alexander Collins
Accountant......................................................... Kathy Strait
Costumer.......................................................Iris Ponce Lloyd
Production Manager.................................... Lucas Johnson
Hair & Wigs Design........................................Kelley Jordan
Production Supervisors........................... Michelle Boyette,
Hair & Wigs Associate................................. Jessica Stevens
.......................Paul Marsland, Dave McManus, EG Garcia
Technical Director.............................................. Bill Yates, Jr.
Front of House Managers........................Matthew Hester,
Master Carpenter......................................................John Bell
.............................................................. Brittany Washington
Wardrobe Supervisor..............................Christine McInnis
Operation Staff.................................. Deshondre Bellinger,
Head Properties...........................................Kiernan Bastien
..........................Alex Brickley, Ricky Cherry, Megan Clark,
Hair & Wig Supervisor.................................Angella Fraser
.................. Andrew Crane, Scott Gibson, Michael Green,
Associate Lighting Design & Programmer...CJ Barnwell
................... Robert Hall, Ehhteeku Htaw, Liberty Lander,
A2..................................................................Morgann Russell
............................. Noeree Lander, Lisa Morgan, Hae Paw,
Production Stage Manager...............William Alan Coats*
.....................................Rusty Sharpe, Htee Shee, Mi Than,
Assistant Stage Manager...............................Katie Caudle*
.......................Mason Tierney, John Verdejo, Luke Watkins
2nd Assistant Stage Manager........Dawn Marie Locklear
Company Manager................................ Kishara McKnight
Production Electrician & Board Op.............Taylor Jeffries
Properties Assistant................................. Aaron Tyler Boles
NORTH CAROLINA THEATRE STAFF
Covid Safety Manager..................................... Lenore Clark
Dressers..........................Heather Carithers, Laura Barndt, President & CEO.................................... Elizabeth Doran
.......... Rachel McKay, Karen Verhaeghe, Natalia Morales Producing Artistic Director..........................Eric Woodall
Hair Assistants............................ Bo King, Joshua Wisham Marketing Director.........................................Emma Wall
BIPOC Apprentice.............................................Tatiana Pless Controller........................................................Nancy Cline
Orchestra Contractor...........................Amanda LaBrecque Production Manager/
Tailor...............................................................Dae Toll Chapin Associate Producer...................................Lauren Juengel
Stitchers................... Mary Jane Marchant, Hadley Garcia, Associate Production Manager....Dawn Marie Locklear
...............................................Angela Whitaker, Jill Rheutan Communications & Public
Dresser.............................................................Katie Huffman Relations Manager........................................ Maya Bryant
Sound/Elx Assistant...................................Micah Holloway Ticketing and Sales Operations Manager..... Alice Beck
Keyboard Programmer.......................Michael Santangelo Patron Relations Manager....................... Donna Mullins
Keyboard Programming.................................KeyboardTek Artistic Training Manager....................... Jose Rondon Jr.
Education & Engagement Manager...Katrina C. Tarson
Executive Assistant to CEO..................... Juliana Valente
DUKE ENERGY CENTER FOR Finance Associate.......................................April Poliquin
THE PERFORMING ARTS SHOW CREW Grants Manager...............................................Tonita Few
Carpenters......................Darren Prince, William Purdy Associate Technical Director..............................John Bell
Electrician............................................................ Jim Spell Conservatory Administrative Assistant....Molly Jarmon
Fly...................................................................Jason Morris Patron Services Associate..................... Lauren Ragsdale
Follow Spots.......................................Brandon Guerrero, Teaching Artists...........................................Emily Arbour
........................................ Ian Lawrence, Andrew Munro ....Carrie Banfi, Jess Barbour, Julie Bradley, Alli Carnes,
Sound..................................................... Jordan Childress ....... Christian Donnelly, John Frazier, Matthew Hager,
........... Jenna Johnson, Bryan Phoebus, Emily Phoebus,
.................................................................... Juliana Valente
DUKE ENERGY CENTER
FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS STAFF
City Manager.................................Marchell Adams-David
Assistant City Manager.................................. Evan Raleigh
Director/General Manager............................. Kerry Painter
Assistant General Manager.....................Michelle Bradley
Director of Theatre Operations......... Christopher Bullock
Director of Finance............................................Laura Knott
Director of Security............................. Byron K Johnson III
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