Playbill - First Stage

A Joan Steele Stein Family Concert
The
Snowman
Film with Orchestra
Saturday, December 7, 2013
1:00 pm Come early for family fun!
2:00 pm Performance | Uihlein Hall
Francesco Lecce-Chong conductor
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The Snowman by Raymond Briggs by arrangement with Snowman Enterprises Ltd 2013. Image © Snowman Enterprises Ltd. 1982, 2013.
Poop. Doo-doo. Dung.
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Program Information
06 For your Information
07 Credits
09 Notes
13 Cast of Characters
14 Who’s Who
23 Curtain Call
24 Donors
29 Board of Directors & Staff
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
ACCESSIBILITY The Todd Wehr Theater includes
barrier-free access and accessible seating areas.
Infrared hearing devices are available in the lobby,
as well as sign language interpreted performances.
Please see our House Manager to inquire about these
services.
CHILDREN AT OUR PERFORMANCES While First
Stage presents theater productions for families, we
recommend that children under age 3 do not attend
our performances. All patrons must have a ticket to be
admitted. Children may sit in laps, but an admission
ticket is required. Please remove your child from the
theater if he or she becomes a distraction during the
performance. The House Manager and ushers may
ask parents or guardians to leave the theater, should
their child become disruptive. Those who need to
leave the theater may view the performance from the
monitors in the lobby.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES The use of cameras, recording
equipment, and other electronic devices is strictly
prohibited in the theater during performances.
Please silence all cell phones and pagers during the
performance.
EMERGENCIES If someone needs to reach you during
a performance, they may call (414) 273-7121 and ask
for security. Those anticipating urgent messages may
also give that number to their services. Please leave
your paging device and seat location with the House
Manager.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
theater.
Are not permitted in the
LATE ARRIVALS May be seated in vacant seats
towards the rear of the theater at an appropriate pause
in the action and then moved to their regular seats at
intermission.
LOST AND FOUND Please report any lost or found
items to the House Manager or call (414) 273-7121.
RESTROOMS Are located in the upper lobby of the
Todd Wehr Theater; an elevator is available.
TALKBACKS Each performance is followed by a short
talkback, in which the performers remain onstage to
answer questions from the audience.
ABOUT FIRST STAGE Since 1987, First Stage has
grown to become one of the nation’s most acclaimed
children’s theaters and the second largest theater
company in Milwaukee. First Stage is committed to
new play development, presenting nearly 50 world
premieres in our history and collaborating with
renowned artists such as Harry Connick, Jr. and
Stephen Schwartz, and award-winning authors Lois
Lowry and Cornelia Funke.
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In addition to our professional theater productions for
families, First Stage touches hearts, engages minds,
and transforms lives through its unparalleled Theater
Academy that fosters life skills through stage skills, the
largest theater training program of its kind in the nation;
and our dynamic Theater in Education programs that
promote active learning in our schools and community,
serving over 20,000 children in classrooms and with
community organizations each year.
Our actors and production team: First Stage is a
professional company employing members of Actors’
Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and
Stage Managers. Actors’ Equity Association, founded
in 1913, represents more than 48,000 actors and stage
managers in the U.S. Equity negotiates wages and
working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits,
including health and pension plans. Equity seeks to
foster the art of live theater as an essential component of
our society. www.actorsequity.org. First Stage employs
members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
Employees, IATSE, Local #18.
First Stage is an equal opportunity employer. Except in
plays where race itself is an issue, casting is decided
on the basis of ability, not race.
Our industry affiliations: First Stage is a member of
the American Alliance for Theatre and Education, the
Wisconsin Alliance for Arts Education, and TYA/USA,
the international association of theater for children and
young people. First Stage is a Cornerstone member of
the United Performing Arts Fund and
is a member of Theatre Wisconsin
and Milwaukee Arts Partners.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This project is supported in part by a grant from
the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the
State of Wisconsin and
the National Endowment
for the Arts.
Special thanks to Sattell Johnson Appel,
Certified Public Accountants, for their
contribution to First Stage’s annual audit.
Special thanks to Food Ingredients, Inc.
Special thanks to Heather Crouse and the
Green Room Society.
Special thanks to Erik Lindquist and the
Milwaukee Rep Prop Shop.
Special thanks to Beechwood Sales & Service
for providing in-kind support to First Stage.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Continued
Artistic Director
JEFF FRANK
Managing Director
BETSY CORRY
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Originally produced on Broadway by
DreanWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions
Directed by JEFF FRANK
Musical Direction by RICHARD CARSEY
Choreography by JESSICA REDISH, SDC
Assistant Music Director..............................................................BRIAN MYERS
Scenic Designer....................................................................... KRISTIN ELLERT
Costume Designer............................................................. BRANDON KIRKHAM
Puppet Designer.............................................................................. MARK HARE
Prosthetics Designer..................................................................LAUREN WILDE
Lighting Designer..............................................................JASON FASSL, USAA
Sound Designer...................................................................... MATT WHITMORE
Stage Manager.................................................................... MELISSA L. WANKE
Assistant Stage Manager......................................................MITCH WEINDORF
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers.
OCTOBER 11 - NOVEMBER 17, 2013
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SHREK THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
“We spend our whole lives wishing we weren’t so freakin’ strange.”
-Gingy, SHREK THE MUSICAL
How does one define normal? Or strange? Or beautiful? Or ugly?
We are constantly bombarded by a media that tells us who and how we should
be, and often what we see and here from the media is reinforced by our peers –
spinning us into a frenzied worry about how we must fix ourselves to fit in with
society’s norms.
Jeff Frank
Director
Is that really the path we want to take? Or is it possible to cast aside the expectations of others and embrace the person we are truly meant to be?
While simultaneously celebrating and skewering fairy tales, SHREK offers two
heroes, who through their love for one another, learn to celebrate who they are
at heart. May we all be so lucky, and may we embrace the world around us with
a love and an openness that makes it just a bit easier for others to be, and to
become, who they are meant to be.
FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Dear First Stage family,
Welcome to First Stage’s 27th season! Whether you are here for the first time,
or you have been a First Stage family for many years, we ask you this season to
come “Discover, imagine and explore” with us!
Betsy Corry
Managing
Director
What does this really mean? If you’ve been attending First Stage shows for many
years, have your children or grandchildren discovered our Theater Academy?
Teaching life skills through stage skills, the Academy is the nation’s largest high
impact theater training program. Young people from ages 3-18 can find classes
that are fun, engaging and help build skills in teamwork, self-confidence, and
leadership. If you have an interest in Shakespeare, or improv, or learning how to
be “on camera,” there is a Theater Academy class for you!
Perhaps your children or grandchildren have attended First Stage plays with their
school. Did you know that our Theater in Education team works in more than
500 Milwaukee area classrooms annually, helping educators and students use
the theater process to teach curriculum? This arts integrated process encourages using imagination and exploration to understand difficult subject matter,
and makes learning fun!
You can learn more about all that First Stage has to offer your family or school
by exploring our newly designed website, at www.firststage.org! You can register
for Theater Academy classes, get exciting background information and activities
about all of our plays, or learn about the wide range of Theater in Education programs, including Character Education classes such as the Bully Ban workshop.
However you decide to discover, imagine or explore with First Stage this season,
we’re so pleased to share this time with you! Thank you for making the transformative experience of theater a part of your family’s life!
All our best,
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CAST OF CHARACTERS
Shrek............................................................................................................... John Maclay *
Donkey.........................................................................................................Lamar Jefferson
Princess Fiona/Shrek’s Mother................................................................... Elizabeth Telford
Dragon/Mama Bear/Villager.......................................................................... Raven Dockery
Lord Farquaad/Villager.....................................................................................Matt Daniels
*
Gingy/Wicked Witch/Fiona Understudy............................................................ Bree Beelow
Shrek’s Father/Wolf/Knight/Shrek Understudy..........................................Thomas J. Novak
Guard/Thelonius/Knight/Bishop/Farquaad Understudy............................. Chris Feiereisen *
YOUNG PERFORMERS
Day Cast
Night Cast
Guard/Ensemble................................. Jacob Badovski ................................ Max Pink
Baby Bear/Ensemble.......................... Madelyn Ballard .......................Malia Westlake
Pig 2/Ensemble.................................. Emma Borkowski ...................Haley Rapisarda
Teen Fiona/Ensemble......................... Mari Duckler . ..........................Alison Pogorelc
Young Shrek/Ensemble...................... Zach Duckler . ..................... Joshua MacCudden
Duloc Performer/Ensemble................ Selena Esten .......................... Annli Nakayama
Ugly Duckling/Ensemble.................... David Rothfels
............................. Jacob Bern
Villager with Bull/Ensemble................ Tessa Kruczek............................. Stephanie Guy
Young Fiona/Ensemble....................... Abigail Hanna . .....................Meghan Schaefer
Pinocchio/Ensemble........................... Conlan Ledwith ........................Casey Kitzman
Elf/Ensemble...................................... Jarred Manista .....................Elizabeth Stawski
Duloc Performer/Ensemble................ Esther O’Brien . ..............Madeline Waskiewicz
Pig 1/Ensemble.................................. Alexander Quade ...............Noah A. Chartrand
Pig 3/Ensemble.................................. Amber Soik ........................... Kaitlyn Serketich
Peter Pan/Ensemble........................... Lydia Stevenson .......................... Kamilah Lay
Donkey Understudy............................ Isaiah Reynolds . .....................Isaiah Reynolds
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members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers.
students of the First Stage Theater Academy, the nation’s largest high-impact theater training program for young people.
A talkback will follow the performance.
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Jeff Frank (Director/Artistic
Director) Jeff has been First
Stage’s artistic director since
February 2003. Previously he
had served as education director/associate artistic director. Jeff is a native Wisconsinite who earned a B.F.A. in
theater from UW–Whitewater
and went on to the University
of Utah, earning an M.F.A. in
child drama. Over the past 12 seasons Jeff has
directed many First Stage productions. Among his
favorites are: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE
FACTORY, PETER PAN AND WENDY, U: BUG: ME,
THE NEVERENDING STORY, SLEEPING BEAUTY,
TOM SAWYER, SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON, LILLY’S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE, A LITTLE HOUSE
CHRISTMAS, THE HOBBIT, A MIDNIGHT CRY,
PERSEUS BAYOU, A CHRISTMAS STORY and THE
GIVER. I want to thank my daughters Marion and
Lillian for sharing their father with countless other
young people, and to my wife Sarah who makes all
things possible. And to our audiences, thank you
and bless you for believing in the power of theater
to transform lives. With your support we are making
a difference in the lives of young people and their
families by developing and producing the best plays
for families, teaching life skills through stage skills
in the nation’s leading theater training program for
young people, and implementing innovative and
engaging education programs with our schools and
community.
Betsy Corry (Managing Director) This is Betsy’s second
year in her second tour of
duty as managing director of
First Stage! Prior to returning
to First Stage, Betsy was associate executive director at
COA Youth & Family Centers
and director of development at
Milwaukee Repertory Theater.
Born and raised in New York
City, Betsy holds a B.A. in Art/
Art History from Beloit College and an M.S. in Museum Education from the Bank Street College of Education. She was a 2002 Scholarship Recipient of the
Harvard Business School Club of Wisconsin and attended Harvard’s Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management. Her proudest moments have been
participating, with husband Dan, in the lives of their
three daughters – Maggie, Franny, and Grace – all
of whom are First Stage Theater Academy alumna.
Betsy wishes to thank First Stage’s Board of Directors and Artistic Director Jeff Frank for bringing her
back to her “happy place.” She looks forward to
moving the company into its next 25 years!
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Rob Goodman (Founder) As
the company’s founding artistic director, Rob has guided
the vision of First Stage since
its premiere season in 1987,
first as artistic director, then
managing director from 20032012, and now in an emeritus
role, working on a special
campaign for the company’s
FUTURE. In 2011 the Children’s Theatre Foundation of America awarded
Rob the Orin Corey Medallion award for significant
achievement. As a director his most memorable
shows include BAMBI: A LIFE IN THE WOODS,
ZINK: THE MYTH. THE LEGEND. THE ZEBRA,
SMOLDERING FIRES, and HANA’S SUITCASE. A
significant part of his career was the successful collaboration with MYSO and the creation of the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, a national model for arts
education. Rob received his M.F.A. in directing from
the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He
is a member of Actors’ Equity Association and the
Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. A
past arctic explorer and Vietnam veteran, he is also
a deacon for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee serving
at Three Holy Women Parish while living with Mary
in Bay View.
David Lindsay-Abaire (Book & Lyrics) was most recently nominated for two Tony Awards for his work
on SHREK THE MUSICAL: Best Book of a Musical
and Best Score (with composer Jeanine Tesori).
Prior to that he was awarded the 2008 Ed Kleban
Award as America’s most promising musical theatre
lyricist and the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his
play RABBIT HOLE, which premiered on Broadway
at MTC’s Blitmore Theatre. RABBIT HOLE also
received five Tony Award nominations, including
Best Play, and the Spirit of America Award. His
other shows include FUDDY MEERS, KIMBERLY
AKIMBO, WONDER OF THE WORLD, HIGH FIDELITY and A DEVIL INSIDE, among others. In addition
to his work in theatre, David’s screen adaptation of
RABBIT HOLE just finished shooting. It stars Nicole
Kidman and is directed by John Cameron Mitchell.
David is a proud New Dramatists alum, a graduate
of Sarah Lawrence College and the Julliard School,
as well as a member of the WGA and the Dramatists
Guild Council.
Jeanine Tesori (Music) has written three Tonynominated scores for Broadway: TWELFTH NIGHT
(Lincoln Center); THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
(lyrics, Dick Scanian); and CAROLINE, OR CHANGE
(lyrics, tony Kushner; director, George C. Wolfe).
The National Theatre production of CAROLINE, OR
CHANGE in London received the Olivier Award for
Best New Musical. Her first musical, VIOLET, written
with Brian Crawley, received the NY Drama Critics
Circle Award. She has received Drama Desk and
Obie Awards, and was cited by ASCAP as the first
woman composer to have “two new musicals run-
ning concurrently on Broadway.” She composed
the music for the New York Shakespeare Festival’s
MOTHER COURAGE, directed by George C. Wolfe
and translated by Tony Kushner. Film scores include
NIGHTS IN RODANTHE, WINDS OF CHANGE,
SHOW BUSINESS, and WRESTLING WITH ANGELS. She composed songs for the movie Shrek
The Third and for the Disney DVD releases Mulan
II, Lilo and Stitch II, and The Little Mermaid III. Ms.
Tesori is a member of the Dramatists Guild. She is
a graduate of Barnard College and lives in Manhattan with her husband, Michael Rafter, and daughter,
Siena.
Jason Moore (Broadway Director) Broadway: AVENUE Q, STEEL MAGNOLIAS. Carnegie Hall:
JERRY SPRINGER: THE OPERA. Off-Broadway:
SPEECH AND DEBATE (Roundabout), AVENUE Q
(the Vineyard), GUARDIANS (the Culture Project),
THE CRUMPLE ZONE. Associate directing: LES
MISERABLES (Broadway, national tour), RAGTIME
(Vancouver). Writer: THE FLOATPLANE NOTEBOOKS (Charlotte Repertory Theatre). TV Directing:
episodes of Dawson’s Creek, Everwood, One Tree
Hill, and Brothers and Sisters. Jason has a B.S. in
performance studies from Northwestern University.
Richard Carsey (Music Director) Richard Carsey is
a conductor, arranger, pianist and actor. In 2012, he
served as music director for the first national tour of
the Broadway revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber. On
Broadway in 2011 he provided music coaching for
HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES starring Ben Stiller and
Edie Falco, and was music supervisor for Joshua
Schmidt’s world premiere musical A MINISTER’S
WIFE at Lincoln Center Theater (original cast recording available on PSClassics). In 2010 he was music
director for the first national tour of LITTLE HOUSE
ON THE PRAIRIE, starring Melissa Gilbert. For eight
seasons he was artistic director of the Skylight Music Theatre, and has conducted over 70 productions
there, most recently PORGY AND BESS. Other music direction: Syracuse Opera; Florida State Opera;
Marriott Lincolnshire Theater; Writer’s Theater; First
Stage. As an actor, he has appeared in 2 PIANOS,
4 HANDS at the Milwaukee Rep; Actors’ Theater
of Louisville; Dallas Theater Center; Laguna Beach
Playhouse; Hartford Stage Company (Conn. Critics
Circle Award), and the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. Also onstage in SOUVENIR (Skylight), DIRTY BLONDE (Chamber Theater), OLD
WICKED SONGS (In Tandem). Upcoming: Music
Director/Conductor for the national tour of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
Brian Myers (Assistant Music Director) Brian Myers
is a singer/pianist works throughout the Milwaukee
area as a music director, singer/actor, and teaching
artist for students of music and theatre. Myers is also
a composer who took his one-act musical “STATUS:
a music drama for the digital age” to New York City
in 2011, following a workshop at Milwaukee Opera
Theater. He will premiere his cabaret show “Randy
Newman’s America” this August at Soulstice Theatre. For information about Brian’s music and upcoming performances, dig his fan page on Facebook!
Jessica Redish, SDC (Choreographer) Jessica is
pleased to return to First Stage where she recently
choreographed PINKALICIOUS and SEUSSICAL.
Jessica is the founding artistic director of The Music
Theatre Company in Highland Park, IL, where she
directed and choreographed the company’s productions of PIPPIN (Joseph Jefferson Award Nomination
- Choreography) MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, ERIKA’S WALL, THE 9/11 REPORT, and choreographed
THE PAJAMA GAME. Other Chicago choreography
credits include SWEET CHARITY and SHE LOVES
ME at Writers’ Theatre and RENT at American Theater Company/About Face Theatre, directed by David Cromer. New York Credits include Movement
Direction for the off-Broadway production of ADDING MACHINE directed by Mr. Cromer, as well as
directing and choreographing various new musicals
at the New York Musical Theatre Festival and NYFringe. She has served as a guest artist at Roosevelt
University, Hollins University, Perry Mansfield, and
Northwestern University, her alma mater. Jessica is a
member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers
Society.
Kristin Ellert (Scenic Designer) Off Broadway: VIRTUAL CONGRESS, THE FLIP SIDE, THE BORINGEST POEM IN THE WORLD (Keen Teens, Keen
Company), THIS TASTES FUNNY: THE CANNIBAL
PLAYS FESTIVAL (Kokopelli Theatre Co.), SEVERANCE (Barracuda Theatre); Regional Credits:
HOOVER COMES ALIVE! (La Jolla Playhouse), MISS
ELECTRICITY (La Jolla Playhouse POP Tour), THE
CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (University of Evansville),
9 TO 5 (Illinois Wesleyan University), THE 39 STEPS
(Bristol Valley Theatre), TWIST (Diversionary Theatre), ROMEO+JULIET, ALL SHOOK UP, CHAPS!, A YEAR
WITH FROG AND TOAD (Hope Summer Repertory
Theatre), WOYZECK, DANTON’S DEATH, (UC, San
Diego). As Video Designer: THE TAMING OF THE
SHREW (Oregon Shakespeare Festival), RESTORATION (NYTW), RESTORATION, GALA 2012 (La Jolla
Playhouse), WOYZECK, DANTON’S DEATH, (UC,
San Diego). M.F.A. UC, San Diego, B.F.A., University
of Evansville.
Brandon Kirkham (Costume Designer) Brandon
Kirkham is a scenic, costume and puppet designer in
Milwaukee, WI. Brandon’s designs with First Stage
include costumes, sets, and puppets for RUDOLPH
THE RED-NOSED REINDEER® (2012), SEUSSICAL
(2011), U: BUG: ME (2011), and PETER PAN AND
WENDY (2010). In addition to designing, Brandon
is also First Stage’s resident costume crafts artisan.
Additionally, he has worked as a freelance designer
and craftsperson for theaters across the country,
including Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee
Chamber Theatre, Santa Fe Opera, Steppenwolf
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Theatre Company, and Hope Summer Repertory
Theater. Brandon received his M.F.A. in theater design from Ohio University and his Bachelor’s degree
in theater design & technology from the University
of Evansville.
Lauren Wilde (Ogre Makeup/Prosthetics Designer)
Lauren is a Los Angeles based makeup and special
effects artist specializing in prosthetics, makeup design and wig building. After gaining a couple years of
experience and a Bachelor of Music from LSU, she
moved to North Carolina to pursue an M.F.A. from
UNCSA in Wig and Makeup Design. In the past year,
Lauren’s work has been nationally and internationally showcased, receiving the 2013 National Makeup
Design Award by Kryolan, and was chosen to be a
part of the 2013 USITT Young Designers’ Forum and
the IMATS Battle of the Brushes International Character Competition. She currently enjoys working in
film and television, building film quality wigs, sculpting and making prosthetics, monsters, creatures,
puppets and above all, making art. Jason Fassl, USAA (Lighting Designer) Jason Fassl
has designed the lighting for over 20 productions at
First Stage, including RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED
REINDEER® (2012), THE WIZ (2010), WITNESS
(2009) and A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD (2008).
For the last 10 seasons, Jason has designed lighting
for over 300 theatrical productions across the upper
Midwest. He serves as an associate artist for First
Stage and the resident designer for The Fireside
Theatre. Jason’s designs have spanned the stages
of the Milwaukee Ballet, the Milwaukee Repertory
Theater, Peninsula Players, American Players Theatre, Forward Theatre Company, Door Shakespeare,
Renaissance Theaterworks, Next Act Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and many others. Jason
is a proud member of United Scenic Artists Local
829 and IATSE Local #18. www.AntiShadows.com
Matt Whitmore (Sound Designer) Matt Whitmore
is a sound designer from Milwaukee, WI. He has
designed productions for First Stage, including
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER® (2012),
DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS (2012),
MISS NELSON IS MISSING (2011) and AESOP’S
FABLES (2010). He is the operations assistant at
the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center along with designing and engineering throughout southeastern Wisconsin. He is a 2006 graduate of Columbia College
Chicago, with a B.A. in audio arts and acoustics.
Mark Hare (Puppet Designer/Properties Director)
Mark is happy to have been with First Stage since
2002. His duties with First Stage have included Prop
Master, Scenic Artist, Scenic Designer and Puppet
Designer. Mark is also the holiday display manager for a local bank, sometimes referred to as the
“teddy bear guy.” Prior to joining First Stage, Mark
has worked with the Milwaukee Repertory Theater,
Renaissance Theaterworks, Skylight Music Theatre,
American Players Theatre, the Cleveland Playhouse,
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Great Lakes Theater Festival, Cleveland Opera, and
is a founding member of the Ohio Light Opera company. “Have a wonderful visit with us, and we hope
there will be many more to come.”
Melissa L. Wanke (Stage Manager) Melissa is delighted to return as the resident stage manager for
her sixth season. Some of her First Stage productions include BIG, THE MUSICAL; RUDOLPH THE
RED-NOSED REINDEER; A WRINKLE IN TIME;
MISS NELSON IS MISSING; U: BUG: ME; MY SON
PINOCCHIO and HOW I BECAME A PIRATE. Melissa has also worked with Optimist Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, American Players Theatre,
American Folklore Theatre, The Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Florida Studio Theatre. She is
continually grateful for the opportunity to work in
theatre and for her family’s support. Melissa is a
proud member of Actor’s Equity.
Mitch Weindorf (Assistant Stage Manager) Mitch
is a Magna Cum Laude graduate from Carthage
College with a B.A. in theatre performance and directing. Mitch is delighted to be working with First
Stage this season. He has performed at 3 Brothers
Theatre, The Alchemist Theatre, Peninsula Players
and Carthage College. He would like to thank his
family, friends and mentors for their continued love
and support.
Johanna Cohan (Production Manager) Johanna
Cohan is in her first season as production manager
at First Stage. Prior to arriving, Johanna served as
a production supervisor at Brooklyn Academy of
Music, associate production manager at the Alley
Theatre, assistant production manager at Steppenwolf Theatre Company and associate production
manager at Williamstown Theatre Festival. Recent
credits include EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH (Director,
Robert Wilson), TROJAN WOMEN (Director, Anne
Bogart) and DAVID ET JONATHAS (Musical Director,
William Christie). Other credits include THE TOXIC
AVENGER, WONDERLAND: ALICE’S NEW MUSICAL ADVENTURE (premiere) and AUGUST: OSAGE
COUNTY (premiere).
Matt Grundman (Assistant Production Manager)
Matt is glad to be back for his seventh season with
the First Stage Production Department. Over the
years he has worked in many different capacities for
First Stage. Some of his favorite past productions
include WITNESS, THE THIEF LORD, THE LITTLE
ENGINE THAT COULD, JUNIE B. JONES AND A
LITTLE MONKEY BUSINESS, and PINKALICIOUS.
Matt is extremely grateful to continue working with
such a talented team of artists and technicians on
a daily basis. He hopes you enjoy the fruit of their
labor.
Jenny Thurnau (Costume Shop Manager) Jenny
is excited to join the First Stage family and supertalented team in the costume shop. Previous costume-related credits include: Eastern Washington
University (Cheney, WA), Milwaukee Repertory Theater, American Players Theater (Spring Green, WI),
Tibbitts Opera (Coldwater, MI), Playhouse On The
Square (Memphis, TN) and Western Illinois University (Macomb, IL). Many thanks to everyone at First
Stage for making the transition so smooth and welcoming.
ADULT ACTOR BIOGRAPHIES
John Maclay (Shrek/Associate Artistic Director/Director of
the Young Company) John has
been working with First Stage
in one form or other since
2000 and has directed or appeared in over 25 First Stage
productions. As director of
the Theater Academy’s Young
Company, John has also produced over 50 productions
in the First Stage high school programs. Favorite
projects include AS YOU LIKE IT, MY SON PINOCCHIO, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, HOW
I BECAME A PIRATE, WITNESS, THE BODY OF
CHRISTOPHER CREED, GREEN GABLES and THE
SHAKESPEARE STEALER. In addition to working at
First Stage, John serves as an adjunct assistant professor of theatre with the Carthage College theatre
department. While he loves First Stage, his favorite
collaborator continues to be Jennifer Maclay and his
favorite productions continue to be Jackson Maclay
and Grace Maclay.
Lamar Jefferson (Donkey) Lamar is so thrilled to be making his
First Stage debut! A graduate of
Stephen F. Austin State University
(Performance B.F.A.) recent credits include Casa Mañana (MISS
SAIGON: G.I./Chorus) and Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre (KING
LEAR: Burgundy/Curan, MUCH
ADO ABOUT NOTING: Friar Francis). Lamar is also happy to back in the beautiful city
of Milwaukee having been here as an acting intern
with Milwaukee Repertory Theater during the 20122013 season. Lamar would like to thank God, his
friends, and his family for their continual support and
strength. “Let your freak flag fly!” Elizabeth
Telford
(Princess Fiona/Shrek’s Mother)
Elizabeth Telford is a native of
Georgia and received her B.F.A.
in Musical Theatre from Shorter
University in Rome, GA. Previously in Milwaukee, she worked
with the Milwaukee Repertory
Theatre as an acting intern in
the 2011-2012 season and
with Skylight Music Theatre, playing Maria in THE
SOUND OF MUSIC. When away from Milwaukee,
Elizabeth has worked with the Utah Shakespeare
Festival, performing in LES MISERABLES, the educational tour of ROMEO & JULIET, and most recently
ANYTHING GOES and LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST.
She is thrilled to be working with the incredible people at First Stage.
Raven Dockery (Dragon/Mama
Bear/Villager) Raven Dockery is
thrilled to be making her First
Stage debut. She recently just
graduated from UW- Milwaukee with a B.F.A. in musical
theater. Some previous favorite
roles include The Witch (INTO
THE WOODS), Crystal (LITTLE
SHOP OF HORRORS), Trix
(THE DROWSY CHAPERONE) and Flora (NO NO,
NANETTE). Raven would like to thank her parents,
family and friends for always supporting her in her
many endeavors. A special thank you to Richard,
Jeff Frank, Melissa, Jessica, Brian Myers, this phenomenal cast and the wonderful team in the costume shop for making this show come to life. Enjoy!
Matt Daniels (Lord Farquaad/
Villager) Matt returns to First
Stage after RUDOLPH THE
RED-NOSED
REINDEER,
FIVE
LITTLE
MONKEYS,
A WRINKLE IN TIME and
AESOP’S FABLES. He has numerous credits with Milwaukee
Chamber Theatre and In Tandem
Theatre, and has also performed
with Forward Theater, Kentucky Rep, Lake Geneva
Theater Co., Milwaukee Shakespeare, the Notre
Dame, Illinois, and North Carolina Shakespeare
Festivals, and on many independent stages in New
York. His directing work has been seen locally at
First Stage Theater Academy, MCT’s New Play
Development series, Sunset Playhouse, and goats
& monkeys. Matt teaches Viewpoints for First Stage
Theater Academy’s Young Company and has directed the Company Class for four summers. An
avid ukulelist, he enjoys time spent with Il Bazzone’s
Jumping Flea Circus. Training: Juilliard. Bree Beelow (Gingy/Wicked
Witch/Fiona Understudy) Bree
is thrilled to be making her First
Stage debut! She recently graduated from Carthage College
with a B.A. in musical theatre
and theatre performance. Some
of her favorite past roles at Carthage include: THE DROWSY
CHAPERONE (Janet Van De
Graaff), SPRING AWAKENING (Ilse), BOEING BOEING (Gloria), CABARET (Fritzy), and THE RAILSPLITTER (Brea Beloff). She was also in the world premier
of A CLAMOUR OF ROOKS (Goldilocks/Mandy) that
opened at Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin, Ireland.
She would like to thank her family and friends for al-
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ways believing in her, and she hopes each audience
member is ready to let their Freak Flag Fly!
Thomas J. Novak
(Shrek’s
Father/Wolf/Knight/Shrek Understudy) Thomas is so excited
to be working on this production and performing with First
Stage again. He is a graduate
from Carthage College where he
earned a Bachelor’s in performance and direction. Thomas
is originally from Long Grove,
IL but recently has been living all over the country.
Some of his recent work include: Dull in LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST, Messenger in KING JOHN, & Lord
Capulet in ROMEO AND JULIET at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Broadway producer in GUTENBERG! at the Milwaukee Rep and Space Bear in
PACKER FANS FROM OUTER SPACE at the Marcus
Center. Thomas was the artistic intern for First Stage
for the 25th season where he was the primary male
understudy. He would like to thank Jeff Frank and
John Maclay for this wonderful opportunity.
Chris Feiereisen (Guard/Thelonius/Knight/Bishop/Farquaad
Understudy/Dance
Captain)
Chris is a graduate of Illinois
Wesleyan University with a
B.F.A. in musical theater and is
very excited and honored to be
a part of this amazing production. With First Stage, Chris has
appeared as Josh Baskin in
BIG, THE MUSICAL; Pako in U: BUG: ME and Bus
Driver in DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS.
Some of his other favorite roles include John P. Wintergreen in OF THEE I SING, Frederic in PIRATES OF
PENZANCE and The High School Musical Pep Rally
with the Walt Disney World Company. Chris would
like to thank Jeff Frank and the entire cast and crew
for this experience as well as his fiancé Jordynn, his
parents and the rest of his family and super friends
for their never ending love and support. Enjoy the
show!
Isaiah Reynolds (Donkey Understudy, young performer) Isaiah Reynolds is a senior at Waukesha
South High School and he is so excited to be in his
fourth show at First Stage. Isaiah has performed
in many shows in Wisconsin. Isaiah had the privileged to be an alternate for the Kids from Wisconsin.
Some of Isaiah’s favorite shows that he has been
in are: BYE,BYE,BIRDIE; HONK;WILLY WONKA;
THE DROWSY CHAPERORNE; ANNIE; DIARY OF
A WORM, A SPIDER AND A FLY; HAIRSPRAY; and
BIG, THE MUSICAL. Isaiah would like to thank his
parents and friend Andrea for all their love and support. Enjoy the show!
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Young Performers: Day Cast
Jacob Badovski
Madelyn Ballard
Emma Borkowski
Mari Duckler
Zach Duckler
Selena Esten
Abigail Hanna
Tessa Kruczek
Conlan Ledwith
Jarred Manista
Esther O’Brien
Alexander Quade
David Rothfels
Amber Soik
Lydia Stevenson
Young Performers: Night Cast
Jacob Bern
Noah A. Chartrand
Stephanie Guy
Casey Kitzman
Kamilah Lay
Joshua MacCudden
Annli Nakayama
Max Pink
Alison Pogorelc
Haley Rapisarda
Meghan Schaefer
Kaitlyn Serketich
Elizabeth Stawski
Madeline Waskiewicz
Malia Westlake
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Young Performers
DAY CAST
Jacob Badovski (Guard/Ensemble) Jake is proud
to be a part of Shrek’s “Big Bright Beautiful World.”
Former roles include Hermey in First Stage’s production of RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER,
Rudy Pazinski in Sunset Playhouse’s OVER THE
TAVERN, Young Count in THE THIEF LORD at First
Stage, Charlie Bucket in Waukesha Civic’s WILLY
WONKA, Tiny Tim and Ensemble in Milwaukee Repertory Theatre’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Jake raises
his freak flag and performs magical acts in eighth
grade at Wedgewood Park IB Middle School (MPS).
Madelyn Ballard (Baby Bear/Ensemble) Madelyn
is thrilled to make her First Stage debut in SHREK
THE MUSICAL. She’s been an orphan in Sunset
Playhouse’s ANNIE and has loved and learned so
much during summers at First Stage Theater Academy. Thanks to family and her musical theater fairy
godmother, David. Let your Freak Flag Fly and enjoy
the show!
Emma Borkowski (Pig 2/Ensemble) Emma is delighted to be performing again with First Stage.
Emma has worked with many theater companies
including Skylight Music Theatre, Sunset Playhouse,
Waukesha Civic, Shorewood Players, and Modjeska
Youth Theatre. Favorite roles: Louisa (THE SOUND
OF MUSIC), Rosie (BYE BYE BIRDIE), Annie (ANNIE), and Dorothy (THE WIZARD OF OZ).
Mari Duckler (Teen Fiona/Ensemble) High school
sophomore Mari is thrilled to be part of her fifth
Family Series show – especially because she gets
to share the stage with her little brother in his First
Stage debut. First Stage has grown with Mari and
has been an important part of her life since she began as the precocious Junie B. Jones in 2009 (probably her favorite role to date) and is now Teen Fiona.
As part of Young Company, Mari has gained invaluable experience and made lifetime friendships that
she hopes will follow her on her path to her ultimate
stage: Broadway. Mari and her family would like to
thank First Stage for its incredible leadership and
such great opportunities. Enjoy the show!
Zach Duckler (Young Shrek/Ensemble) Ten-year-old
Zach is excited to be on the Todd Wehr stage instead
of in the lobby selling snacks while his sister performs
(though he misses hanging out with awesome House
Manager Michael Warren). He has loved being part
of such a great cast and getting to work alongside
the adults who he is used to seeing around summer
academy. Zach loves to perform, but he also loves
playing baseball, watching football and collecting everything from baseball cards to rocks. He thinks it’s
really cool to be in a show with his sister and hopes
you find Shrek as funny as he does.
Selena Esten (Duloc Performer/Ensemble) Selena is
a seventh-grader from Cedarburg. She loves sing-
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ing and acting and is thrilled be appearing in her second First Stage production. Previous credits include
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER (Elf, Young
Doe), SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL (JoJo) and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (youth chorus). When she is not on stage,
Selena is busy “kicking grass” on the soccer field!
Abigail Hanna (Young Fiona/Ensemble) Abigail
is thrilled to be playing the role of Young Fiona in
SHREK THE MUSICAL. Previous credits with First
Stage include MOLE HILL STORIES and A WRINKLE IN TIME. Most recently, Abby performed with
Skai Academy as “Rizzo” in GREASE THE MUSICAL, at her school. Abby is a fifth-grader at Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts in Bay View. She is
a proud cellist for the MYSO Sinfonia orchestra and
recently won first place on MYSO’s 2013 Cello competition. Besides acting, Abby loves playing piano,
singing, ice skating and bee keeping. She thanks her
family, teachers, and pet dog Charlie for their love
and support. Abby is grateful to Jeff Frank for this
amazing opportunity!
Tessa Kruczek (Villager with Ball/ Ensemble) Tessa is
excited to be in First Stage’s SHREK THE MUSICAL!
First Stage credit: MATILDA, UPAF Event. Chicago
credits: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Tiny Tim) Metropolis Performing Arts Center, WRONG MOUNTAIN
(Cheyenne) Rare Terra, Encore Theatre’s LES MISERABLES (Gavroche), ANNIE (Annie), LHS’s ONCE
ON THIS ISLAND (Little Ti Moune), CLC’s SOUND
OF MUSIC, SOTA’s SUESSICAL (Jojo) and Inaside
Chicago Dance YTP. Blessings to First Stage, family
and friends for believing in her!
Conlan Ledwith (Pinocchio/Ensemble) Conlan has
been performing with First Stage for many seasons.
He is a member of the Young Company, where he
has been seen as Malvolio in TWELFTH NIGHT and
Arviragus in CYMBELINE. He has performed with
theatres including: Marriott Lincolnshire, American
Folklore Theatre, and recently performed in cabaret at the Sunset Playhouse. Conlan sends colossal thanks to his family, teachers, friends, and all
involved in SHREK. He thanks you for supporting
the arts!
Jarred Manista (Elf/Ensemble) Jarred, a St.
Eugene’s seventh-grader, is thrilled to return
to First Stage for his fourth production that includes THE THIEF LORD, MY SON PINOCCHIO AND
JUNIE B. Besides acting Jarred spends most of his
time training as a competitive dancer. He thanks his
family, especially sister Sydney, for their support! Esther O’Brien (Duloc Performer/Ensemble) This is
Esther’s second show with First Stage and couldn’t
be any more grateful to have this opportunity. Esther’s first show at First Stage was from last season’s TO THE PROMISED LAND as Ruth. She also
played Charlotte in CHARLOTTE’S WEB through
Milwaukee Youth Theater and Persia in MIRACLE
WORKER. She would like to thank all her friends and
family for their support. Enjoy the show!
Alexander Quade (Pig 1/Ensemble) Alex is a freshman at Whitefish Bay High School. This is his first
production with First Stage and he is very excited.
Alex has performed in his school musicals and has
enjoyed attending First Stage Summer Academy. In
his free time, Alex enjoys playing the piano and
drawing.
David Rothfels (Ugly Duckling/Ensemble) This is
David’s first performance with First Stage, though he
has been an Academy student for five years. He is a
freshman at Wauwatosa West and performed there
last year in CATS and in ANNIE, JR. at Whitman
Middle School. He is thrilled and grateful to be in
this show!
Amber Soik (Pig 3/ Ensemble) Amber Soik is ecstatic to be performing as Pig #3 in SHREK THE MUSICAL. Although this is only her second First Stage
show, she has engaged in ten other musical productions throughout her life. Amber would like to thank
her loving family and friends for all their support.
Lydia Stevenson (Peter Pan/Ensemble) Lydia is
elated to be back for her fourth show with First
Stage. She has been acting, singing and dancing on stage since Kindergarten. She is currently
a freshman at Cedarburg High School and proud
student of the First Stage Theater Academy. She
thanks First Stage for this opportunity and her family, friends and teachers for their support! When not
performing, she enjoys drawing, singing, dancing,
and spending time with family and friends. Enjoy
the show!
NIGHT CAST
Jacob Bern (Ugly Duckling/Ensemble) Jacob is extremely happy to be returning to First Stage this season. This is Jacob’s sixth show with First Stage. He
is currently a sophomore at the University School of
Milwaukee. He would like to thank everyone at First
Stage for having made the last six years amazing.
Noah A. Chartrand (Pig 1/Ensemble) Noah is a
freshman at Park High School in Racine. Noah’s past
roles include: Danny Zuko (GREASE THE MUSICAL),
Jesus (GODSPELL), Action (WEST SIDE STORY),
and Benjamin (JOSEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR
DREAMCOAT). He would like to thank his family and
Mr. Rattle for all their support.
Stephanie Guy (Villager with Ball/Ensemble) Stephanie is thrilled to be making her third appearance
with First Stage and to be a part of SHREK THE
MUSICAL. One glance at her smile on stage says
it all! Stephanie is an active sixth-grader who enjoys many sports, especially gymnastics and soccer. She also loves to read and write and to play
classical piano.
Casey Kitzman (Pinocchio/Ensemble) Casey is a junior at South Milwaukee High School. Favorite recent
shows include BIG, THE MUSICAL (Benjamin Rubenstein) and THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD (Philip
Bax) with First Stage, as well as HAIRSPRAY (Link) at
his high school. He’s also a member of Young Company with First Stage. Thanks Mom and Dad!!! Kamilah Lay (Peter Pan/Ensemble) Kamilah Lay
is in Organized Chaos and Young Company, having appeared in First Steps/Family Series roles, including JUNIE B. JONES AND A LITTLE MONKEY
BUSINESS. She’s privileged to represent UPAF plus
interning for the Theater Academy, working with students on the autism spectrum in taking their Next
Steps as artists and people. Her CV: imdb.com –
Enjoy!
Joshua MacCudden (Young Shrek/Ensemble) Josh
is a fifth-grader at Lake Country School in Hartland.
This is his third performance with First Stage. Last
season, Josh appeared in RUDOLPH THE REDNOSED REINDEER and GATHERING BLUE. Josh
enjoys baseball, golf, and tennis. He would like to
thank God for this opportunity and his family for their
support.
Annli Nakayama (Duloc Performer/Ensemble)
Annli is incredibly excited to be part of First Stage’s
SHREK THE MUSICAL. She loves theatre and is an
eighth-grader at the Prairie School. She was also
in First Stage productions ALEXANDER AND THE
TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE… and DIARY OF A WORM,
A SPIDER, AND A FLY. Enjoy the show!
Max Pink (Guard/Ensemble) Max was born in York,
England. He loves to sing, play piano and amuse his
friends! Max studies piano with Stefanie Jacob. He
has performed in a production of GUYS AND DOLLS
and the Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
He is a member of the Improv group Organized Chaos and is thrilled to be joining First Stage for SHREK
THE MUSICAL.
Alison Pogorelc (Teen Fiona/Ensemble) Alison is
extremely grateful to be back for her seventh Family Series production at First Stage. She is a proud
member of Young Company and was seen this past
summer playing the role of Feste in TWELFTH NIGHT
in Classical Company Class. Alison has been seen
on stages all around the area including Skylight Music Theatre, Windfall Theater, Marriott Lincolnshire,
Milwaukee Rep and Acacia Theatre. Favorite roles
include Anne Shirley in ANNE OF GREEN GABLES,
Helen Keller in THE MIRACLE WORKER, Louisa in
THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Fredrika Armfelt in A
LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.
Haley Rapisarda (Pig 2/Ensemble) Haley could not
be more excited to be part of this incredible production of SHREK THE MUSICAL. This is Haley’s debut
into the First Stage family, but has been part of the
Academy for many years. Haley is a sophomore at
Hamilton High School in Sussex, WI. Special thanks
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to the directors for believing in her and thank you
to her friends and family for all their support and
love. Also, huge thanks to the awesome cast.
Meghan Schaefer (Young Fiona/ Ensemble) Meghan
is 10 years old and attends fifth grade at St. Mary’s
in Waukesha. This is her second First Stage production and has performed in a number of other plays.
Her favorite acting role thus far was ANNIE. She is a
proud member of the Waukesha Wonders Gymnastics Team and plays volleyball for her school. Kaitlyn Serketich (Pig 3/Ensemble) Kaitlyn is thrilled
to be a part of SHREK THE MUSICAL! This is her
fourth performance in a First Stage production.
She also performed with the Milwaukee Rep in A
CHRISTMAS CAROL for five years. Kaitlyn is a senior at Thomas More High School. She thanks her
family for their support!
Madeline Waskiewicz (Duloc Performer/Ensemble)
Maddie is a junior at Grafton High School. This is
her second Family Series production. Besides theater, Maddie loves competitive cheerleading and
volunteering. She is so excited to be a part of such a
wonderful show and hopes that you enjoy it as much
as she does.
Malia Westlake (Baby Bear/Ensemble) Malia is
11 years old and goes to Swallow School in Hartland. She is so excited to be a part of SHREK THE
MUSICAL. This is her third production at First Stage
and has performed in several community productions; most recently as Goldilocks in GOLDILOCKS
at Pius XI High School. This past summer, Malia had
the amazing experience of spending a week in New
York City training with cast members from current
Broadway shows. She hopes to join them on the
stage some day! Elizabeth Stawski (Elf/Ensemble) Elizabeth is very
excited to be back at First Stage for her fourth production. Last season Elizabeth played Cynthia Benson in BIG, THE MUSICAL. She has also performed
with First Stage in SEUSSICAL and MISS NELSON
IS MISSING. Elizabeth is a freshman at Pius XI High
School and has been in dance for 12 years. She is so
thankful for the lifelong friends, memories and experiences that First Stage has provided her.
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CURTAIN CALL • REFLECTING ON THE PLAY
Prepared by the Theater in Education Departmentartment
Who Said It?
1. Keep your big bright beautiful world...
2. Vee can hear you!
3. I’m a real boy!
4. You gotta let me go with you! Please....
5. I shall make Fiona my Queen… Duloc
will finally have the perfect King!
6. By day one way, by night another...
7. You’re gonna love... Meeeeeeeeee!
8. I like a big big girl.
9. Let your freak flag wave.
10. I suppose my invitation was lost in the
mail?
11. That’s my girl who did that!
12. But you are beautiful.
(Answers: 1. Shrek; 2. Pig 2;
3. Pinocchio; 4. Donkey; 5. Farquaad;
6. Fiona; 7. Dragon; 8. Donkey; 9. Fairy
Tale Creatures; 10. Grumpy (Farquaad’s
Dad); 11. Donkey; 12. Shrek)
Pre-Show Questions
1. SHREK is a collection of fairy tale stories
brought together to tell a new story. Name
as many fairy tales as you can. What are
some key elements that all of these fairy
tale stories have in common?
2. Shrek and Donkey are best friends.
Shrek was not always a good friend to
Donkey, and he had to learn how to apologize to Donkey and treat him with kindness and respect. How do you show your
friends that you value their friendship, and
when you make a mistake, how do you
apologize to your friends?
3. SHREK THE MUSICAL is based off the
film, SHREK. Have you seen the movie
SHREK? How do you think this live musical version of SHREK will differ from the
movie? What do you think will remain the
same?
4. Who are two of your favorite fairy tale
characters? If they were to meet each
other, where would they meet and what
would they say to each other? Would they
be friends, why or why not?
Post-Show Questions
1. Shrek says, “Onions have layers. Ogres
have layers. Onions have layers – you get
it?! We both have layers!” How does Shrek
reveal his many layers throughout the
play?
2. Why does Donkey want to be friends
with Shrek, and why does Shrek not want
to be friends with Donkey? How does their
relationship develop throughout the play?
3. Lord Farquaad banishes the fairy tale
creatures from his kingdom that he considers to be different or “not the norm,”
because he wants his kingdom to be
perfect. What is Lord Farquaad hoping for
in the perfect kingdom? In reality, what is
he losing by not having fairy tale creatures
in his kingdom?
4. How does Princess Fiona feel about
herself when she transforms into an ogre
at night? How does her feelings about
herself change when she realizes her night
self is her true form?
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
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Goodman ($10,000-$19,999)
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Tom and Jennifer Florsheim
Sarah and Jeff Frank
Kristin and Alec Fraser
Tammy and John Fricker
Amy and Darren Goldstein
Mary and Rob Goodman
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Omnium Fund
Glen and Claire Hackmann
Tim, Julie, and Fa Ran Halverson
Cynthia and Jeffrey Harris
Evan and Marion Helfaer Foundation
HGA Architects and Engineers
Elizabeth Meyer
and Sam Hope Family
Patrick and Melissa Horne and Family
Renee and Ronald Joelson
Luke and Alison Kowal
Kristine Havlik and Frank Lenz
Jodi and Scott Lurie and Family
Tamora and Bruce Martin
Lauren Pagenkopf and Michael
McCafferty and Family
Sue and Tom Neill
Joel and Donna Nettesheim
Rhonda and Gregory Oberland
Dick, Jackie, and Trevor Olds
Kris and Mark O’Meara
Ortgiesen Foundation
Peck Foundation, Milwaukee LTD
Jane Peschel
Anthony Petullo Foundation
Pieper Electric, Inc.
Colleen and Anthony Polston
Angela and Steve Proell
Kara and Greg Ramirez
Timothy and Laura Riesterer
The Scovil Family
The Severson Family
Carver and Brenda Smith
Mary and Charles Sprague
Mike and Elizabeth Stanley
Target
Todd and Annette Troshynski
The Turer Family
Coleen and Sean Tutton
Ellen and Bob Venable
Bridget and Ingmar Viohl
Barbara and Merrick Wells
Tim and Richele Westlake
Director ($500-$999)
Angelica and Jeffrey Aldred
Julie Anding and Lisa Kornetsky
Heidi and Tom Arzbaecher
Desiree, Quinn, Ari and Scott Beightol
Dr. Lynn Rusy and Dave Brabson
Cheryl and Mark Brickman
Brighton Retail
Nancy and Jared Clarkin
Lynn and Tina Corazzi
Chris and Lori Didier
Jim and Caryn Esten
Michelle and Scott Fleischmann
The Franks Family
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Luty Fund
Bill & Gwen Werner Fund
Thor, Jen, and Faith-Rae Hansen
The Hartnett Family
Margarete and David Harvey
Brian Heggeland
Kerrie and Jim Hoffman
Kathryn and Matt Kamm
Jon and Jodi Kluge
Pam Kriger and Family
Ruthanne and Gregory Ksicinski
Lindy and Josh Liberman
Kimberly and John A. LoGiudice, M.D.
Jennifer and John Maclay
Suzanne and Matthew McNeill
Carolyn Megal
Nicole Angresano and Joshua Mersky
Susan and Bob Mikulay
Mary and Ed Minson
Deb and Paul Moody
Mortgage Guaranty
Insurance Corporation
Lisa and Barry Moze
Chris and Anne Noyes
David Olson
Diane Pellegrin
Christine and Mark Plamann
Andre and Shontra Powell
Amy and Robert Quinn
Steve and Shelagh Roell
Susan and Jeffrey Schouten
Carol and Kevin Schuele
Walt and Irene Skipper
Stamm Technologies
Marcy and Ken Stanczyk
Margaret and Michael Welch
Catherine Young
Amy and Kevin Zimmer
Playwright ($250-$499)
Robert Arzbaecher, Sr.
Steve and Jean Balistreri
Jack and Sam Barron
Kristi Bauer
Donna and Donald Baumgartner
Jane and James Bell
Joyce and Bud Bobber
Caroline and John Bolger
BuySeasons
Natalie and Christopher Cahlamer
Debbie and Steve Cain
Christopher Calvelli
Kristine Cleary and Peter Coffey
Mary and James Connelly
Craftworks Foundation
Lisa and Aaron Cross
Katie and Brian Cummings
Samantha and Stephane Dermond
Detour Marketing, LLC
Cheryl and Eric Duckler
Elyse Edelman
Heather and Mark Erlandson
Kari and Bill Foote
Timothy and Mary Galante
Holly and Clark Gamblin
Sweeta Gandhi
Jane and Bob Gleeson
Jill and Mark Goldstein
Robin and Mike Gonring
Leila and Joe Hanson
Joel Haubrich
Elizabeth Healy
Doris and Ed Heiser
James and Laura Holtz
Amy Wurlitzer Hopkins
and Jon Hopkins
The Kane Family
Gina and Dave King
Stephanie and Gene Klurfeld
Amy and Gunter Kocourek
Mike and Lori Kramer
Andy and Chris Lampereur
Marlene Melzer-Lange
and George Lange
Curt and Carin Larson
Nancy Link
Stacy and John Lynch
Julia and David Magnasco
Casandra and Casey Mahoney
Lori Hanes and Todd Martens Family
Sara and Howard Miller
The Minessale Family
Emma, Joe, Charlie
and Martha Mitchell
Kate and Ken Muth
Margaret Stratton
and Gregory Norman
Christine and James O’Brien
Palermo Villa Inc.
Patrick, Barbara, and Kira Patterson
Erin Peschel
Jim and Sharon Petrie
Sheri and Tom Price
Ann and Jim Reeve
Bibi and Greg Rosner
Barbara Haig and Dan Schley
Sue and Mark Schoeppel
Peggy and Bob Schuemann
Peggy and Harry Schulz
Jeff and Mary Lou Schwab
Tricia and John Shinners
Suzanne and Doug Staniszewski
Anna and Rich Teerlink
Mike Underwood
Margie L. Vehrenkamp
Karin and Teddy Werner
Madonna and Jay Williams
Star ($100-$249)
Anonymous (7)
Nata Abbott
Lindsey Abendschein
The Abene Family
Jennifer Adams
AJ Bombers
Sheri and Geoff Amateau
Joyce Andrews
Ellen and Daniel Artley
Robin and Jack Axel
Susan and Carl Bahneman
Nathan Baker
The Bal Family
Julie Barnes
Lynn and Charles Barney
Heather and Charles Bechthold
Karen and Jerry Becker
Jeb and Maija Bentley
Nancy Morris and Paul Berlin
Jean Bernstein
The Berrien Family
Annette and Scott Blanchard
The Borst Family
Kim Bosworth
Heather Brendelson
Audra and Joel Brennan
Tracy and Bill Brodd
Timothy Burke
Adrianne and Gregory Busch
Eileen Force Cahill
Alyx Campbell
Mary Chyla Wish Fund and Kiwanis Club of Milwaukee Foundation
Kim Cieszykowski
Laura Clark
Debbie and Jerry Clarkin
The Clossey Family
CMMD
Naomi and David Cobb
Matthew and Julietta Coburn
Elyse and B.J. Cohn and Family
John Halechko and Marc Colletti
The Conlon Family
Christopher Cooksey
Amy and John Cordio
Joan Fagan and David Cross
Heather and Matt Crouse
Christopher Cuhel
Francesca Kempfer
and Glenn Czerwinski Family
Lizzy Danelski
Julie and Mark Darnieder
Jen and Mike Darrow
Erica and Neil Davis
Diana DelRosso
The Del Vecchio Family
Kevin and Katie Delahunt
Deluka Family
Kristin Bergstrom
and Lloyd Dickinson
Katie M. Doral
Chris and Lisa Dresselhuys
Michael H. and Nancy Cross Dunham
Julie Dunn
Karyn and Bill Elliott
Mary Lynn and Jeff Elver
Nancy Bratt and Douglas Esty
Carol and Lucas Fairborn
Margot and Audrey Ferrer
Robert Ferriday
The Filla Family
Mark and Holly Filmanowicz
Sean, Mick, Ian and Evan Finnegan
The Fitzpatrick Family
Sabrina, Jessica and Katrina Fox
Deanna Frank
Jane Foley and Marty Gagne
Katherine M. Gehl
Paul and Jody Geibl
Dianna Dentino and John Gielow
Lena Gimbel
Megan Ginter
Barbara and Mark Glazer
Gonzalez Saggio and Harlan
Andre Goode
GoodSearch.com
Susan and Tracy Goudreau
Wendy and Paul Greeney
Ginny Gribble
Laurie and Steven Grindel
The Gruen Family
The Hagopian Family
Gina and Paul Haney
Steve and Maureen Hansen
Mark Hare
Kathleen Hayes Phillips
Heide Family
Beth and Fred Heller
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Amy Hellman
Sandy Herman
The Hirano Family
The Hoff Family
Phyllis Holman
Sarah K. Horn
Tammy Howard and Family
Jennifer and Andy Hubbartt
Joan and David Hughes
Tyra Ivy
Elizabeth Jay
Shireen Jayne
David Joecks
Daniel Johnson
Bucciarelli/Johnson Family
Kelly Jones
Cynthia and Marc Kartman
Debbie Kass
Kathleen and Jeff Kalenak
Mitzi Keel
Lori Keller
Melody Kempfer
Henry Kepner Jr.
Christine and Patrick Keyes
Sarah and Peter Kies
Rev. Suzelle Lynch and Young Kim
Kathy and Mark Kindler
Erin King
Martin and Sue King
The Kitchen Family
Zachary Klarer
Caitlin and Andrew Klister
Jason Knop
Lisa and Ross Kopfer Family
Lou Ann Koval
The Henry/Krauss Family
David and Lynn Krutz
Ron and Christine Kuramoto
Therese and John Lang
Joann and Sara Beth Langley
Todd and Ruth Laszewski
Ledwith Family
Joell and Elmer Lehman and Family
Brenda and Matthew Levatich
Jaime and Michael Levine
Trish and Steve Lipscomb
Linda C. Loving
Jody and Christopher Lowe
Ann Loyd
Vashti and Luke Lozier
Wayne and Kris Lueders
James Luton
Jim MacCudden Family
Joanna Maclay
Joan Mainwood
Maria and Jeff Manby
Aaron Marshall
Jan and Vince Martin
Janet and Andy Martin
Maskara Family
Andrea and Desmond Mason
Deb and Ken Mater
Brendan and Romy McCarthy
Daniel McCarthy
Keri McConnell
Barbara McMath
Patty McNichols
The Meddings Family
Joy and Eric Meier
Beth and James Mesrobian
Anne and Tom Metcalfe
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Lee and Julianne Mevis
Kate and Dan Meyer
Lisa Middleton
Mary and Donald Miech
Carol and John Miller
Tom and Kitty Miller
The Misky Family
Meaghan Morrissey
Donna and Larry Munnik
Derek and Susan Murphy
Linda and Jock Mutschler
Erin and Michael Napier
Melissa and Eric Nelsen
Allyson Nemec
The Neumann Family
Tammy and Andrew Nicholas Family
Drs. Jennifer and Mark Niedfeldt
Deborah and Tim Nustad
Debbie and Steve Obst
John and Monique Olsen
Andrea and Randy Oppmann
Ken and Yvonne Ostermann
Jay and Lynn Packard
Sarah Smith and Matt Pancheri
Lorraine Pagel
Paul and Marion Pagenkopf
Marcia Parsons
Jamshed and Deborah Patel
Maria Patterson
Debby Penzkover
Marilyn and Charles Perry
Wendy and Andrew Petzold
Georgine and Andy Phillips
Katie and Joe Pickart
Piper Plummer
James and Karen Pogorelc
Desiree Pointer Mace
Harold Pollnow
Kimberly Pons
Lynndon Pope
Catherine and Willy Porter
Violet Pruske
Brad and Nikki Quade
Thomas Quadracci
Victor Reckmeyer
Lucy Carlyle Reeve
Maggie and Jamie Reeve
Anya and Nikita Reppa
Thomas S. Reynolds II
Fran and Steve Richman
Karyl and Brett Richson
Sarah and Joseph Rock
Mary Roth
Eva and William Rumpf
Julie and Michael Sadoff
Audrey & Bradley Salick
Lisa and James Schabla
Michael Scherman
Jennifer Schilling
Chris Schindler
Patrick G. H. Schley
Charles and Amanda Schmidt
Mary Schoultz
Katherine Arndt and Duane Schultz
Becky Schulz
The Schwister Family
Bonnie and Fred Shafrin
Barbara and Bruce Sherman
Tom and Jennifer Shipley
Erika and Jeff Siegel
Sarah and Will Slaughter
Richard A. Smith
Mary and David Steege
Paul and Gail Steih
Lily and Noah Stolp
Noah Stone
Jenny and Adam Stonemeier
David Stram
Keri Sarajian and Rick Stratton
Michaela and Daryl Stuermer
Kristyn Harrell and Michael Stull
Bridget and Matt Sullivan
Kerrie and Gary Swart
Julia and John Syburg
Katherine Szatkowski
Ken and Anne Takacs
Maureen and David Tarantino
Jenifer and Joseph Tate
Timothy J. and Kimberly S. Teske
Liz Hayes
Steve and Kristen Thomas
Abby Thompson Family
Sarah and Doug Timmer
Tota’s LLC
Carrie and Greg Toth
Christine and Todd Townsend
Anne and Peter Traudt
Mike and Beth Treptow
The Turner-Warren Family
Olga Tuzhilkov
Joyce Uglow
Karen Uihlein
Terry Valdovinos
Laurie and Niels Van Wieringen
Sara and David Verbsky
Lauran L. Vetuschi
Mary and Willard Walker
Jaime Walls
Judith and Dan Wasserman
Debra and Michael Watton
Julie and Daryl Webb
William Weeks
Janette and Eric Weiss
Susan and William A. Wernecke, Jr.
Nadine and Paul Weske
Kristi and Mark Westover
Lee Weyers
Kathleen and Robert Whalen
Christopher and Sarah White
Nicholas and Erin Whitehead
Sandy and Ron Wieczorek
Jim and Libby Wigdale
Christin and Oscar Wille
The George Williams Family
Amy and Kilby Williamson
Mary Winter
Kelly Reilly and Mark Witt
Cindy Wollner
Dr. Peggy Tong and Dr. Charles Yang
Kathy and Scott Yanoff
Yo Mama Frozen Yogurt and Goodies
Lynne Zeidler
Angela and Casey Zeigler
Jill and Brian Zempel and Family
John and Susan Zientek
Honorariums
In honor of Rob Goodman
Toby Myers and Beth Jelinek
In honor of Nora Laughlin
Cynthia Thomas
In honor of Zion Ponder
Gurpreet and Simerjit Gill
Jaspreet Gill and Gurpreet Kaur
In honor of Oliver Sherman
Kirsten Ryerson
and Andy Sherman
In honor of Greg and Janet Schmeling
Delores Schmeling
In honor of Michael Tackes
Margaret and Gary Tackes
In honor of Hogan and Kellen Szumski and Tommy DeToro
Patricia and Charles Kahn
In honor of Melissa and Erin Watton
Extended Marcus Family
Matching Gifts
Assurant Health
Baird Foundation
Bank of America Charitable
Foundation
Brady Corporation
Chubb & Sons
GE Foundation
Infosoft, Inc.
Johnson Controls Foundation
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Merck Partnership for Giving
Quad Graphics
Perkins Charitable Trust
Rexnord Foundation
Rockwell Automation
Russell Investments
U.S. Bank
U.S. Cellular
Wisconsin Energy Foundation
In-Kind Donations
Antishadows
B. Green
Beechwood Sales & Service
BirthdayExpress.com
Brick 3 Pizza
Buy Seasons
Colectivo Coffee
Elliott Marketing Group
Express Promotions
Frontier Airlines
General Mills
Google, Inc.
Joey Buona’s Restaurant
Marvette Knight
Laughlin Constable, Inc.
Lasertag Adventure
Mainly Editing, Inc.
Jenn and Michael Mazza
Suzanne and Matthew McNeill
Milwaukee Cupcake Company
Corri Morgan
Jane Peschel
PriceWaterhouse Coopers
Rainbow Bookseller, Ltd.
Sattell Johnson Appel & Co.
Barbara Haig and Dan Schley
Solo Pizza
Splash Studio
Lynn Lucius and Richard Taylor
Tech Soup
Toy Tips, Inc.
Be a vital part
of the
performance.
The United Performing
Arts Fund (UPAF) is
essential to the vitality
of Southeastern
Wisconsin. More than
30 local performing
arts groups rely on
UPAF funding to
deliver their
amazing performances
and educational
programs, entertaining
and engaging our
residents and
visitors, driving our
local economy and
helping our children
reach their full
potential.
Learn more
and donate at
www.UPAF.org.
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At the heart of the FUTURE Campaign is First Stage’s ongoing commitment to providing
greater accessibility to our character, leadership, and literacy building programs to our
community’s youth. The FUTURE Campaign will build the capacity of First Stage to
broaden its reach and deepen its impact through increased scholarship funds, support
of area educators with training and resources, investment in new program development,
and expanded physical space, to ensure a sustainable future. For more information about
the FUTURE Campaign, contact Rob Goodman at rgoodman@firststage.org
Special Thanks to our FUTURE Campaign Donors
Anonymous (2)
Barbara and Timothy Aik
Cheryl and Ward Alles
Barbara and Scott Altman
Edwin Andereck
Smriti Khare and Richard Anderson
Monica and David Arnstein
Jean Arzbaecher
Robert and Amy Arzbaecher
Robert Arzbaecher, Sr.
Linda and Jeff Augustin
Gretchen and Chess Barbatelli
Brenda Skelton and James Bendtsen
Diane and Bradley Bingheim
Blood Center of SE Wisconsin
BMO Private Bank
Steve and Melanie Booth
Ashley and Mack Borges
Gretchen and William Burns
CG Schmidt
Vincent and Cathy Ciccolini
Beth and Roger Clark
Amy and Dennis Connolly
Betsy and Dan Corry
Cathy and Mario Costantini
Curt and Sue Culver
Sarah and Robert Duncan
Einhorn Family Foundation
Eve Eiseman
Karyn and Bill Elliott
Joan and Jim Feiereisen
Andrea and David Florsheim
Four-Four Foundation, Inc.
Sarah and Jeff Frank
Jacquelyn and Arlyn Fredrick
Tammy and John Fricker
Chetan and Shari Gajria
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FIRSTSTAGE
STAGE
FIRST
Janet and Bill Gebhardt
Amy and Darren Goldstein
Diana and Jon Goodman
Mary and Rob Goodman
Barbara Haig and Dan Schley
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
G6 Foundation Fund
Strattec Foundation
Bonnie R. and Carl A. Weigell Fund
Bill and Carolyn Grieve
Michael Gutzeit
Karen and Steve Guy
Margarete and David Harvey
Jennifer and Thomas Hirsch
Elizabeth Meyer
and Sam Hope Family
Debra and Moshe Katz
Julie and John Kennedy
Nancy and Mike Kidd
Caitlin Feiereisen Klister
and Andrew Klister
Luke and Alison Kowal
Carol and Doug Kracht
Marina and Frank Krejci
Todd and Liz Krieg
Anne and John Krueger
Lisa and Brett Law
Lisa Castagnozzi and Michael Litz
Jody and Chris Lowe
Katie and David Lucey
Bethany and Vincent Lyles
Megan and James Madsen
Ray and Dawne Manista
Lauren Pagenkopf
and Michael McCafferty
Susan and Robert Mikulay
Erin and Michael Napier
Joel and Donna Nettesheim
G. Richard, Jackie and Trevor Olds
Kris and Mark O’Meara
Tanya and Mark O’Neill
Beth and Joseph Pavletich
Laura and Adam Peck
Liza and Randy Perry
Erin Petrzelka
Bruce and Candy Pindyck
Colleen and Anthony Polston
Anna and John Potter
Susan Kreh and Glen Quarrie
Suzy Hauske and Andy Read
Nicole and R.J. Riley
Jami and Bruce Ross
Max Samson and Nancy Pinter
Tricia and Michael Savitt
Gregory and Janet Schmeling
Susan and Jeffrey Schouten
Jessica Goodman Schutz
and Aaron Schutz
Edward Seaberg and Patrick Smith
Sheehan Family Foundation
Vince and Joanne Shiely
Karen and Jeffrey Siemers
Mary and Charles Sprague
Barb and Harry Stratton
Julie and Jim Tynion
Ellen and Bob Venable
Nicholas P. Wahl
Katie and Jason Weeks
Alexis and Jeff Weltman
Carlene and Andrew Ziegler
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF
Administrative Offices:
325 W. WALNUT ST. • MILWAUKEE, WI 53212
Offices: (414) 267-2929 • www.FirstStage.org
Theater: 929 N. WATER STREET • MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
Box Office: (414) 273-7206 or (888) 612-3500
TDD: (414) 273-3080
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Alec Fraser, President
Lauren Pagenkopf, President Elect
Sheila Reynolds, Vice President of Governance and Secretary
Darren Goldstein, Treasurer
Bob Arzbaecher, Vice President at Large
Gregory J. Schmeling, M.D., Vice President
of Programming
Kristin Severson, Vice President of Development
Daniel Jones, Vice President of Strategic Planning
Nicole Angresano
Libby Baranko
Vincent Ciccolini
John Fricker
Carol A. Gehl
Karen Guy
Stacy Kelly
Luke Kowal
Carol Kracht
Megan Madsen
Tami Martin
Liza Perry
Deadra Richelle-
Purifoy
Joan Shafer
Kristin Sheehan
Marcy Stanczyk
Jane Kim Stephens
Amy Taylor Diamond
Bridget Viohl
Advisory Board
Jeff Schouten, Chair
Gretchen Barbatelli
Tom Florsheim
Tamara Hauck
Jennifer Keough
Marina Krejci
Curt Larson
Jody Lowe
Dan McKinley
Mark Metcalf
Kate Scovil
Jeff Spence
Mary H. Sprague
Les Weil
Staff
Artistic Director, Jeff Frank
Managing Director, Betsy Corry
Founder, Rob Goodman
Artistic/Administration/Production
General Manager, Erin Whitehead
Production Manager, Johanna Cohan
Interim Company Manager, Jeff Schaetzke
Associate Production Manager, Matt Grundman
Technical Director, Emily Adams
Properties Director, Mark Hare
Carpenters, Eric Schallhorn, Terry Valdovinos
Scenic Artist/Properties Assistant, Jessica Secrest
Costume Shop Manager, Jenny Thurnau
Cutter/Draper, Lyndsey Kuhlmann
First Hand, Michelle Pendzich
Costume Crafts Artisan, Brandon Kirkham
Lead Wardrobe, Leah Dueno
Wardrobe Assistant, Jaclyn Bjornson
Master Electrician, Russ Kampa
Sound Audio Engineer, Rory Horkan
House Manager, Michael Warren
Archive Videographer, Steve Italiano
Resident Playwright, James DeVita
Associate Artist, Josh Schmidt, USAA
Associate Artist, Jason Fassl, USAA
Additional Production Overhire for SHREK THE
MUSICAL, Stitchers: Leah Dueno, Kim O’Callaghan,
Alex Tecoma, Aria Thornton. Wardrobe: Colleen
Geddes. Craft Artisans: Jaclyn Bjornson, Andrea
Bouck, Karen Mierow. Props Artisan: Karmen Sieb.
Paint Artisans: Lauren Eastman, Christine Isbell.
Scenic Carpenter: Steven Siegel. Wig Styling:
Lara Leigh Dalbey
Theater Academy
Associate Artistic Director/Director of
Young Company, John Maclay
Academy Directors, Jennifer Adams, Katie Cummings
Academy Services Manager, Patrick G. H. Schley
Community Partnership Coordinator, Malkia Stampley
Wednesday Academy Intern, Rubi Gonzalez
Lead Teacher, Jason Knop
Academy Adjunct Staff: Mike Bate,
Alexandra Bonesho, Hayley Cotton, Matt Daniels,
Luke Erickson, Chasten Glezman, Karl Iglesias,
Marcella Kearns, Brenna Kempf, Karl Miller,
Samantha Montgomery, Brian Myers, Nate Press,
Kris Puddicomb, Amanda Satchell, Patrick Schmitz,
Shannon Sloan-Spice, Bridgette Well, Matt Wickey,
Ashlea Wleklinski
Theater in Education
Education Director, Julia Magnasco
Education Associate, Kim Cieszykowski
Lead Teacher, Sheri Williams Pannell
Education Administrator, Katie Blada
Education Teaching Artists, Hayley Cotton,
Lynnae Delach, Chasten Glezman,
Lori Hartman-Kaiser, Marcy Kearns, Jason Knop,
Samantha Montgomery, Angel Mullen, Nate Press,
Matt Wickey, Ashlea Wleklinski
Finance
Controller, Deb Moody
Assistant Controller, Brian Heggeland
Staff Accountant, Christopher Baratki
Development
Development Director, Katie Weeks
Individual Giving Manager, Nancy Clarkin
Grants Manager, Rebecca Schulz
Events Manager, Beth Gall
Development Coordinator, Lynn Winston
Marketing
Marketing & Public Relations Director,
Jennifer Hubbartt
Communications Manager, Erica Davis
Creative Services Manager, Lindsey Abendschein
Patron Services Manager, Christopher Cuhel
School Sales Specialist, Clare Kuhnen
Audience Development Specialist, Kristen DiNinno
Marketing Interns, Amanda Corazzi, Lisa Fadden,
Laura Podewils
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FROM OUR CAST &
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TO
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