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AS YOU LIKE IT | INDECENT | THE GREAT MOMENT | SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! | TRUE WEST | THE CHILDREN

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NOVEMBER 2019 Board of Trustees

About the Show ....................5

Meet the Cast ...................... 8

From the Artistic Director .. 13

Beyond the Stage ............... 14

Donor Recognition ............. 19

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Trustees EmeritiPam AndersonRobert S. Cline Bill Gates, Sr. John HempelmannToni HoffmanBrent JohnsonRobert L. King, Jr.H.L. (Skip) Kotkins, Jr.Lynn ManleyIlse OlesAnn Ramsay-JenkinsDeborah RosenStanley SavageCarlyn SteinerJanet TrueJames F. TuneJean Viereck

Jill WatkinsShauna Woods

Advisory CouncilDr. Laila AbdallaKenny AlhadeffMarleen AlhadeffVirginia AndersonCindy DomingoJoanne Euster Carver GaytonTiffany GortonJerry GronfeinMary Kay HaggardNancy IannucciNathan IllChris KevorkianJeff Payne

Tricia PearsonAndy PeetDavid SchneidermanPaul StamnesMarty TaucherSavanna ThompsonMoya VazquezJane Zalutsky

Honorary TrusteesChap AlvordJoan CreminBill FranklinPhil McCuneNancy MertelRobin Nelson Tammy TalmanHal Strong

SRT Foundation BoardBruce E.H. Johnson

Chair

Carlyn SteinerVice-Chair

Amy Bautista†Margaret ClappAllan DavisStellman Keehnel†Terri Olson MillerKevin Millison†Elizabeth D. RudolfJanet True Shauna Woods

† ex-officio

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Braden Abraham† Seattle Rep

Clodagh Ash Civic Leader

Susan Ashmun Civic Leader

Matthew Bergman Bergman Draper Oslund

Jarvis Bowers Holland America

Lynne Bush Civic Leader

Debra A. Canales Providence Health & Services

Oneika Cassanova U.S. Bank

Elizabeth Choy, M.D. Civic Leader

Donna M. Cochener HomeStreet Bank

SRO REPRESENTATIVE Diane Cody† Civic Leader

Jim Copacino Copacino+Fujikado, LLC

Tracy Daw Funko, LLC

Dottie Delaney† Civic Leader

Donte Felder Seattle Public Schools

Scottland Glenn Kantor Taylor PC

Earle J. Hereford Kutcher Hereford Bertram Burkart Brown & Cashman PLLC

MANAGING DIRECTOR Jeffrey Herrmann† Seattle Rep

Alyssa Hochman Point B

Winky Hussey Civic Leader

Bruce E.H. Johnson Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP

Deborah T. Killinger Civic Leader

Gwenann Kroon Civic Leader

Mandy Leifheit Microsoft Corporation

Marko Liias Washington State Senator – 21st District

Charlotte Lin Civic Leader

SRO PRESIDENT Sandra Lucas† Civic Leader

Marcella McCaffray Civic Leader

Rick McMichael Civic Leader

Terri Olson Miller Civic Leader

Carla Millage Civic Leader

Lisa Oratz Perkins Coie

Rebecca Pomering Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC

Anita Ramasastry University of Washington

Tim Rattigan Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

Anne Simpson Civic Leader

Richard B. Stead, M.D. Bio-Pharma Consulting Services LLC

SRT FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVE Carlyn Steiner† Civic Leader

John Stilin Civic Leader

Janice Tsai Mozilla

Marisa Walker Baird Private Wealth Management

Nancy Ward The World Justice Project

Tom Wright Filmmaker

CHAIR Amy Bautista Kosmos Management

PRESIDENT Stellman Keehnel DLA Piper LLP (US)

VICE PRESIDENT/ PRESIDENT-ELECT Sandy McDade Civic Leader

VICE PRESIDENT Adam Cornell Snohomish Co. Prosecuting Attorney

VICE PRESIDENT Karen Fletcher Civic Leader

VICE PRESIDENT Becky Lenaburg Microsoft Corporation

TREASURER Kevin Millison Boeing Commercial Airplanes

SECRETARY Juli Farris Keller Rohrback LLP

PAST CHAIR John Keegan Civic Leader

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Rowena Yow

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Angela Nickerson

EDITOR Noelle McCabe

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* An employee of 10 or more years. ** An employee of 20 or more years. Bold Member of Senior Leadership Team

NOVEMBER 2019 Board of Trustees

About the Show ....................5

Meet the Cast ...................... 8

From the Artistic Director .. 13

Beyond the Stage ............... 14

Donor Recognition ............. 19

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Trustees EmeritiPam AndersonRobert S. Cline Bill Gates, Sr. John HempelmannToni HoffmanBrent JohnsonRobert L. King, Jr.H.L. (Skip) Kotkins, Jr.Lynn ManleyIlse OlesAnn Ramsay-JenkinsDeborah RosenStanley SavageCarlyn SteinerJanet TrueJames F. TuneJean Viereck

Jill WatkinsShauna Woods

Advisory CouncilDr. Laila AbdallaKenny AlhadeffMarleen AlhadeffVirginia AndersonCindy DomingoJoanne Euster Carver GaytonTiffany GortonJerry GronfeinMary Kay HaggardNancy IannucciNathan IllChris KevorkianJeff Payne

Tricia PearsonAndy PeetDavid SchneidermanPaul StamnesMarty TaucherSavanna ThompsonMoya VazquezJane Zalutsky

Honorary TrusteesChap AlvordJoan CreminBill FranklinPhil McCuneNancy MertelRobin Nelson Tammy TalmanHal Strong

SRT Foundation BoardBruce E.H. Johnson

Chair

Carlyn SteinerVice-Chair

Amy Bautista†Margaret ClappAllan DavisStellman Keehnel†Terri Olson MillerKevin Millison†Elizabeth D. RudolfJanet True Shauna Woods

† ex-officio

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Braden Abraham† Seattle Rep

Clodagh Ash Civic Leader

Susan Ashmun Civic Leader

Matthew Bergman Bergman Draper Oslund

Jarvis Bowers Holland America

Lynne Bush Civic Leader

Debra A. Canales Providence Health & Services

Oneika Cassanova U.S. Bank

Elizabeth Choy, M.D. Civic Leader

Donna M. Cochener HomeStreet Bank

SRO REPRESENTATIVE Diane Cody† Civic Leader

Jim Copacino Copacino+Fujikado, LLC

Tracy Daw Funko, LLC

Dottie Delaney† Civic Leader

Donte Felder Seattle Public Schools

Scottland Glenn Kantor Taylor PC

Earle J. Hereford Kutcher Hereford Bertram Burkart Brown & Cashman PLLC

MANAGING DIRECTOR Jeffrey Herrmann† Seattle Rep

Alyssa Hochman Point B

Winky Hussey Civic Leader

Bruce E.H. Johnson Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP

Deborah T. Killinger Civic Leader

Gwenann Kroon Civic Leader

Mandy Leifheit Microsoft Corporation

Marko Liias Washington State Senator – 21st District

Charlotte Lin Civic Leader

SRO PRESIDENT Sandra Lucas† Civic Leader

Marcella McCaffray Civic Leader

Rick McMichael Civic Leader

Terri Olson Miller Civic Leader

Carla Millage Civic Leader

Lisa Oratz Perkins Coie

Rebecca Pomering Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC

Anita Ramasastry University of Washington

Tim Rattigan Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

Anne Simpson Civic Leader

Richard B. Stead, M.D. Bio-Pharma Consulting Services LLC

SRT FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVE Carlyn Steiner† Civic Leader

John Stilin Civic Leader

Janice Tsai Mozilla

Marisa Walker Baird Private Wealth Management

Nancy Ward The World Justice Project

Tom Wright Filmmaker

CHAIR Amy Bautista Kosmos Management

PRESIDENT Stellman Keehnel DLA Piper LLP (US)

VICE PRESIDENT/ PRESIDENT-ELECT Sandy McDade Civic Leader

VICE PRESIDENT Adam Cornell Snohomish Co. Prosecuting Attorney

VICE PRESIDENT Karen Fletcher Civic Leader

VICE PRESIDENT Becky Lenaburg Microsoft Corporation

TREASURER Kevin Millison Boeing Commercial Airplanes

SECRETARY Juli Farris Keller Rohrback LLP

PAST CHAIR John Keegan Civic Leader

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Rowena Yow

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Angela Nickerson

EDITOR Noelle McCabe

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What if you could realize one last dream before you die? While the body of tormented bebop innovator Charlie “Yardbird” Parker lies unidentified in a New York City morgue, his ghost travels back to the heyday of Birdland, the jazz club named after him. As he struggles to complete his final masterpiece, the legendary saxophonist revisits the demons, inspirations, and women who have fueled and hindered his creative genius.

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Braden Abraham MANAGING DIRECTOR Jeffrey Herrmann

SHOUT SISTER shout!BY

Cheryl L. West

DIRECTED BY

Randy Johnson

CREATED BY

Randy Johnson and Cheryl L. West

COSTUME DESIGNER

Emilio SosaLIGHTING DESIGNER

Robert Wierzel

Sister Rosetta Tharpe ................................................................. Carrie CompereEnsemble ..................................................................................... Alexis TidwellStage Manager/Ensemble ........................................................... Nehemiah HooksPraise Brother/Cab Calloway/Ensemble .................................. Joseph Anthony ByrdLeeAnnie/Ensemble .................................................................... Porscha ShawMarie Knight/Ensemble .............................................................. Allison SemmesPraise Brother/Dizzy Gillespie/Lucky Millinder/Ensemble ....... Chaz RosePraise Brother/Pastor/Russell Morrison/Ensemble .................. Timothy WarePraise Brother/Little Richard/Ensemble ................................... Christin ByrdsongRichie/Red Foley/Ensemble ....................................................... Jason KappusReverend Tharpe/Ensemble ....................................................... Lawrence ClaytonKatie Bell Nubin/Mahalia Jackson ............................................. Carol Dennis

Sister Rosetta Tharpe; Shaunyce Omar • Katie Bell Nubin/Mahalia Jackson; Shaunyce Omar, Porscha Shaw Marie Knight; Porscha Shaw, Alexis Tidwell • LeeAnnie; Alexis Tidwell • Swing/Reverend Tharpe/Praise

Brothers/Cab Calloway/Stage Manager/Pastor/Dizzy Gillespie/Lucky Millinder/Russell Morrison/Richie/ Red Foley; Darryl Reuben Hall • Praise Brothers; Timothy Ware • Praise Brothers/Little Richard; Nehemiah Hooks

CAST(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

UNDERSTUDIES

MUSICIANS

Based on the biography entitled Shout, Sister, Shout!: The Untold Story of Rock-and-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe by Gayle F. Wald

In association with SHOUT SISTER, LLC

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Tyler Rhodes

CHOREOGRAPHER

William Carlos AnguloMUSIC DIRECTOR & ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS/ORCHESTRATIONS

Sheilah V. Walker

RUN TIME Approximately 2 hours 35 minutes with 1 intermission.

SEASON SPONSOR

November 8 – December 22, 2019

The actors and stage managers in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

The world premiere production of SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! was originally produced by Pasadena Playhouse

Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director Emeritus

Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director

DANCE CAPTAIN

Christin Byrdsong

ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER

Emily Madigan

SEATTLE CASTING

Kaytlin McIntyreNEW YORK CASTING

Laura Stanczyk, CSA/Brick Wall Theatrical

ASSOCIATE MUSIC DIRECTOR

Emma Weiss

PRODUCTION SPONSORS

PRODUCING PARTNERS

Laurents/Hatcher Foundation

Matthew & Kim Bergman

Sheilah V. Walker Conductor/ Hammond Organ

Emma Weiss Keyboard 1/Rehearsal Pianist

Evan Flory-Barnes Bass

Jamael Nance Drums

Nathan Breedlove Trumpet

SET DESIGNER

GW Skip MercierSOUND DESIGNER

Joanna Lynne Staub

ORCHESTRATOR/ARRANGER

Brendan MilburnPROJECTION DESIGNER

Kwame Braun

COPYIST

Elisa Money

STAGE MANAGER

Stina LottiASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

Cristine A. ReynoldsASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

Shellie Stone

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Braden Abraham MANAGING DIRECTOR Jeffrey Herrmann

SHOUT SISTER shout!BY

Cheryl L. West

DIRECTED BY

Randy Johnson

CREATED BY

Randy Johnson and Cheryl L. West

COSTUME DESIGNER

Emilio SosaLIGHTING DESIGNER

Robert Wierzel

Sister Rosetta Tharpe ................................................................. Carrie CompereEnsemble ..................................................................................... Alexis TidwellStage Manager/Ensemble ........................................................... Nehemiah HooksPraise Brother/Cab Calloway/Ensemble .................................. Joseph Anthony ByrdLeeAnnie/Ensemble .................................................................... Porscha ShawMarie Knight/Ensemble .............................................................. Allison SemmesPraise Brother/Dizzy Gillespie/Lucky Millinder/Ensemble ....... Chaz RosePraise Brother/Pastor/Russell Morrison/Ensemble .................. Timothy WarePraise Brother/Little Richard/Ensemble ................................... Christin ByrdsongRichie/Red Foley/Ensemble ....................................................... Jason KappusReverend Tharpe/Ensemble ....................................................... Lawrence ClaytonKatie Bell Nubin/Mahalia Jackson ............................................. Carol Dennis

Sister Rosetta Tharpe; Shaunyce Omar • Katie Bell Nubin/Mahalia Jackson; Shaunyce Omar, Porscha Shaw Marie Knight; Porscha Shaw, Alexis Tidwell • LeeAnnie; Alexis Tidwell • Swing/Reverend Tharpe/Praise

Brothers/Cab Calloway/Stage Manager/Pastor/Dizzy Gillespie/Lucky Millinder/Russell Morrison/Richie/ Red Foley; Darryl Reuben Hall • Praise Brothers; Timothy Ware • Praise Brothers/Little Richard; Nehemiah Hooks

CAST(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

UNDERSTUDIES

MUSICIANS

Based on the biography entitled Shout, Sister, Shout!: The Untold Story of Rock-and-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe by Gayle F. Wald

In association with SHOUT SISTER, LLC

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Tyler Rhodes

CHOREOGRAPHER

William Carlos AnguloMUSIC DIRECTOR & ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS/ORCHESTRATIONS

Sheilah V. Walker

RUN TIME Approximately 2 hours 35 minutes with 1 intermission.

SEASON SPONSOR

November 8 – December 22, 2019

The actors and stage managers in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

The world premiere production of SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! was originally produced by Pasadena Playhouse

Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director Emeritus

Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director

DANCE CAPTAIN

Christin Byrdsong

ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER

Emily Madigan

SEATTLE CASTING

Kaytlin McIntyreNEW YORK CASTING

Laura Stanczyk, CSA/Brick Wall Theatrical

ASSOCIATE MUSIC DIRECTOR

Emma Weiss

PRODUCTION SPONSORS

PRODUCING PARTNERS

Laurents/Hatcher Foundation

Matthew & Kim Bergman

Sheilah V. Walker Conductor/ Hammond Organ

Emma Weiss Keyboard 1/Rehearsal Pianist

Evan Flory-Barnes Bass

Jamael Nance Drums

Nathan Breedlove Trumpet

SET DESIGNER

GW Skip MercierSOUND DESIGNER

Joanna Lynne Staub

ORCHESTRATOR/ARRANGER

Brendan MilburnPROJECTION DESIGNER

Kwame Braun

COPYIST

Elisa Money

STAGE MANAGER

Stina LottiASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

Cristine A. ReynoldsASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

Shellie Stone

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Song List

SongsAct I1. Prelude

2. Up Above My Head/ Shout Sister Shout

3. Precious Memories

4. Glory, Glory, Hallelujah

5. Soon One Morning

6. How About You?

7. Four Or Five Times

8. Lonesome Road

9. Jumpin’ Jive

10. Can’t Sit Down

11. Rock Me

12. Lonesome Road (reprise)

13. We’re On Our Way/On My Way

Act II14. Entr’acte

15. I Want A Tall Skinny Papa

16. Down By The Riverside

17. Walk All Over God’s Heaven

18. Life I Sing About

19. That’s All

20. You Gotta Move

21. Precious Lord

22. Have A Little Talk With Jesus

23. Singing In My Soul

24. Precious Memories (reprise)

25. Bows

Welcome!Seattle Rep is committed to being a racially, culturally, and socially just organization. We promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the work we do, and uphold a safe environment wherein all people are welcome to our space and are treated with respect and dignity.

It is our expectation that all patrons and those affiliated with Seattle Rep will align with this code of conduct and we reserve the right to relocate or remove any person from our theater who disregards our commitment.

Coat CheckCheck items for $1 each.

Food & BeveragePatrons are welcome to bring drinks in plasticware into the theater. Food and glassware are not allowed in the theater.

EmergenciesIn an evacuation, wait for an announcement for further instructions. Ushers will be available for assistance. Familiarize yourself with the exit route nearest your seat.

Doctors and other emergency contacts may reach you at 206.443.2222. Give your name and seat

MissionSeattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our region.

VisionTheater at the heart of public life.

ValuesArtistic VitalitySustainabilityGenerous and Inclusive Practices

We welcome you to take pictures of the set before and after

the show.

Photography, recording, and use of cell phones are strictly prohibited

during the performance.

Share Your Photos

#shoutsistershout @seattlerep

For Our Patrons

location to the house manager if you expect to be contacted.

AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible ticketing available. Inquire with the Patron Services Office when you purchase your ticket.

Seattle Rep is equipped with a hearing loop which uses a wireless signal to transmit the sound from the theater’s PA system to the T-coils in your cochlear implant or hearing aid, and to receivers that are available on loan at Coat Check. Coverage is provided wherever you see the T-coil symbol.

We offer select captioned, audio-described, and ASL-interpreted performances. Large-print programs available at Coat Check.

Firearms & SmokingFirearms are not allowed in any part of the building. Smoking is not allowed in our building or within 25 feet of any entrance.

Contact UsPATRON SERVICES OFFICE 206.443.2222 Hours: Noon to curtain

ADMINISTRATIVE206.443.2210

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Song List

SongsAct I1. Prelude

2. Up Above My Head/ Shout Sister Shout

3. Precious Memories

4. Glory, Glory, Hallelujah

5. Soon One Morning

6. How About You?

7. Four Or Five Times

8. Lonesome Road

9. Jumpin’ Jive

10. Can’t Sit Down

11. Rock Me

12. Lonesome Road (reprise)

13. We’re On Our Way/On My Way

Act II14. Entr’acte

15. I Want A Tall Skinny Papa

16. Down By The Riverside

17. Walk All Over God’s Heaven

18. Life I Sing About

19. That’s All

20. You Gotta Move

21. Precious Lord

22. Have A Little Talk With Jesus

23. Singing In My Soul

24. Precious Memories (reprise)

25. Bows

Welcome!Seattle Rep is committed to being a racially, culturally, and socially just organization. We promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the work we do, and uphold a safe environment wherein all people are welcome to our space and are treated with respect and dignity.

It is our expectation that all patrons and those affiliated with Seattle Rep will align with this code of conduct and we reserve the right to relocate or remove any person from our theater who disregards our commitment.

Coat CheckCheck items for $1 each.

Food & BeveragePatrons are welcome to bring drinks in plasticware into the theater. Food and glassware are not allowed in the theater.

EmergenciesIn an evacuation, wait for an announcement for further instructions. Ushers will be available for assistance. Familiarize yourself with the exit route nearest your seat.

Doctors and other emergency contacts may reach you at 206.443.2222. Give your name and seat

MissionSeattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our region.

VisionTheater at the heart of public life.

ValuesArtistic VitalitySustainabilityGenerous and Inclusive Practices

We welcome you to take pictures of the set before and after

the show.

Photography, recording, and use of cell phones are strictly prohibited

during the performance.

Share Your Photos

#shoutsistershout @seattlerep

For Our Patrons

location to the house manager if you expect to be contacted.

AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible ticketing available. Inquire with the Patron Services Office when you purchase your ticket.

Seattle Rep is equipped with a hearing loop which uses a wireless signal to transmit the sound from the theater’s PA system to the T-coils in your cochlear implant or hearing aid, and to receivers that are available on loan at Coat Check. Coverage is provided wherever you see the T-coil symbol.

We offer select captioned, audio-described, and ASL-interpreted performances. Large-print programs available at Coat Check.

Firearms & SmokingFirearms are not allowed in any part of the building. Smoking is not allowed in our building or within 25 feet of any entrance.

Contact UsPATRON SERVICES OFFICE 206.443.2222 Hours: Noon to curtain

ADMINISTRATIVE206.443.2210

ADDRESS 155 Mercer St. Seattle, WA 98109

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Nehemiah HooksStage Manager/EnsembleNehemiah is excited to be on land, in his hometown, and to make his debut with Seattle Rep. Over the past nine years, he has been performing on the high seas with Norwegian Cruise Lines. While on the ocean, he was a featured singer/dancer in shows like Vegas! The Show, Paradis, and many more. He has performed with the New York Metropolitan Opera and has appeared in Beauty and the Beast at Disney World MGM.

Darryl Reuben HallMale SwingDarryl Reuben Hall has appeared in Porgy and Bess (New York City Opera Lincoln Center); Godspell, Linda Eder: The Holiday Concert, Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, Cinderella (Broadway); The Color Purple (Milwaukee Rep); The Civil War (Ford’s Theatre); Kiss Me, Kate (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Music Theatre of Wichita, Alhambra Dinner Theatre); The Wiz (American Stage, Stage Aurora Theatrical Company); Crowns (Cincinnati Playhouse); and Miss Saigon (Actor’s Playhouse). Darryl is Artistic Director/Founder of Stage Aurora Theatrical Company and is a lead vocalist at Times Square Church. His most recent TV credit is “Godfather of Harlem.”

Jason KappusRichie/Red Foley/EnsembleJason Kappus has appeared on Broadway in American Idiot, on national tours of Jersey Boys and Legally Blonde, and has recently returned to Seattle where his heart stayed the whole time. Local credits include: Million Dollar Quartet and Hairspray (Village Theatre); Rock of Ages, West Side Story,

Upcoming SRO Spotlight:

Wednesday, December 11

Meet the artists of Shout Sister Shout! SRO Spotlight volunteer luncheons and interviews are an opportunity to informally visit with cast members, theater artists, and staff who make each show possible. All are welcome!

Learn more and RSVP:

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Joseph Anthony ByrdPraise Brother/Cab Calloway/EnsembleJoseph is beyond excited to be making his debut here at Seattle Rep. He has been seen in Kinky Boots on Broadway as well as in the touring productions of The Lion King and Mamma Mia!. Select regional credits include Emmett Till in The Ballad of Emmett Till at Goodman Theatre, the Emcee in Cabaret at Paramount Theatre, Annas in Jesus Christ Superstar at Chicago Lyric, and The Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz at Chicago Shakes. All thanks to God for William, Stewart Talent, Antonio, and Mom and Dad!

Christin ByrdsongPraise Brother/Little Richard/EnsembleChristin Byrdsong is from Dallas, TX by way of Los Angeles, CA, and now resides in New York City. Some of his roles have been in Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus), Sweeney Todd (Beadle), The Little Mermaid (Sebastian), Ragtime (Ensemble), and Songs For A New World (Man 1). Christin thanks his agents at UIA Talent Agency, Florence Birdwell and Dr. Christensen at Oklahoma City University, and the wealth of support from his family and friends. Psalms 100.

Lawrence ClaytonReverend Tharpe/EnsembleLawrence Clayton has appeared on Broadway in the Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning revival of The Color Purple, directed by John

Doyle. Other Broadway appearances include Bells Are Ringing, It Ain’t Nothin but the Blues, The Civil War, Once Upon a Mattress, High Rollers Social Pleasure Club, and Dreamgirls. He also has starred as Jean Valjean in the 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables. Lawrence has appeared in episodes of “Pose,” “Elementary,” “Law and Order: SVU,” “Homeland,” “The Good Wife,” “The Big C,” and “Law and Order: CI.” He can also be seen in the upcoming film Mike, Mike Tan.

Carrie CompereSister Rosetta TharpeBroadway: The Color Purple, Holler If Ya Hear Me. Off-Broadway: Daddy, Sistas the Musical. 1st National Tour: The Color Purple, Shrek the Musical. Film/TV: Many Saints of Newark (2020), Dead Men Tell No Lies (2020), “Seven Seconds” (Netflix), “NYC 22” (CBS), “Show Boat: Live at Lincoln Center” (PBS). Thanks to God, my husband Jerry, and our children, Isaiah and Pneuma. To my manager Susan Campochiaro Confrey (CBU Management) and JC William Agency. For you Jeanne! 2 Cor. 9:15. Social media: @carriecompere Inquiries: cbumgmt@gmail.com

Carol DennisKatie Bell Nubin/Mahalia JacksonWas the original Church Soloist on Broadway in The Color Purple (2005). She later joined the national tour. She received 2003 and 2004 L.A. Ovation Award Nominations for Best Actress in a Musical for Raisin and The Hot Mikado. Her Broadway Credits: Street Corner Symphony and Big River original casts. Broadway National Tours: Once On This Island and The Wiz original casts. Additional theater Off-Broadway: Abyssinia, Mom’s, The River, and Mama I Want To Sing. She toured/recorded with Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Burt Bacharach, and Pastor Andrae Crouch. TV/Film: “Sparks,” “Good News,” HBO’s The Josephine Baker Story (the soundtrack vocals of Josephine Baker). She gives thanks to God and her family.

CastSOUND THEATRE COMPANY & LANGSTON PRESENT

REPARATIONSBY DARREN CANADY

DIRECTED BY JAY O’LEARYLangston Hughes Performing Arts InstituteJanuary 10 – February 2

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Nehemiah HooksStage Manager/EnsembleNehemiah is excited to be on land, in his hometown, and to make his debut with Seattle Rep. Over the past nine years, he has been performing on the high seas with Norwegian Cruise Lines. While on the ocean, he was a featured singer/dancer in shows like Vegas! The Show, Paradis, and many more. He has performed with the New York Metropolitan Opera and has appeared in Beauty and the Beast at Disney World MGM.

Darryl Reuben HallMale SwingDarryl Reuben Hall has appeared in Porgy and Bess (New York City Opera Lincoln Center); Godspell, Linda Eder: The Holiday Concert, Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, Cinderella (Broadway); The Color Purple (Milwaukee Rep); The Civil War (Ford’s Theatre); Kiss Me, Kate (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Music Theatre of Wichita, Alhambra Dinner Theatre); The Wiz (American Stage, Stage Aurora Theatrical Company); Crowns (Cincinnati Playhouse); and Miss Saigon (Actor’s Playhouse). Darryl is Artistic Director/Founder of Stage Aurora Theatrical Company and is a lead vocalist at Times Square Church. His most recent TV credit is “Godfather of Harlem.”

Jason KappusRichie/Red Foley/EnsembleJason Kappus has appeared on Broadway in American Idiot, on national tours of Jersey Boys and Legally Blonde, and has recently returned to Seattle where his heart stayed the whole time. Local credits include: Million Dollar Quartet and Hairspray (Village Theatre); Rock of Ages, West Side Story,

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Meet the artists of Shout Sister Shout! SRO Spotlight volunteer luncheons and interviews are an opportunity to informally visit with cast members, theater artists, and staff who make each show possible. All are welcome!

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Joseph Anthony ByrdPraise Brother/Cab Calloway/EnsembleJoseph is beyond excited to be making his debut here at Seattle Rep. He has been seen in Kinky Boots on Broadway as well as in the touring productions of The Lion King and Mamma Mia!. Select regional credits include Emmett Till in The Ballad of Emmett Till at Goodman Theatre, the Emcee in Cabaret at Paramount Theatre, Annas in Jesus Christ Superstar at Chicago Lyric, and The Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz at Chicago Shakes. All thanks to God for William, Stewart Talent, Antonio, and Mom and Dad!

Christin ByrdsongPraise Brother/Little Richard/EnsembleChristin Byrdsong is from Dallas, TX by way of Los Angeles, CA, and now resides in New York City. Some of his roles have been in Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus), Sweeney Todd (Beadle), The Little Mermaid (Sebastian), Ragtime (Ensemble), and Songs For A New World (Man 1). Christin thanks his agents at UIA Talent Agency, Florence Birdwell and Dr. Christensen at Oklahoma City University, and the wealth of support from his family and friends. Psalms 100.

Lawrence ClaytonReverend Tharpe/EnsembleLawrence Clayton has appeared on Broadway in the Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning revival of The Color Purple, directed by John

Doyle. Other Broadway appearances include Bells Are Ringing, It Ain’t Nothin but the Blues, The Civil War, Once Upon a Mattress, High Rollers Social Pleasure Club, and Dreamgirls. He also has starred as Jean Valjean in the 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables. Lawrence has appeared in episodes of “Pose,” “Elementary,” “Law and Order: SVU,” “Homeland,” “The Good Wife,” “The Big C,” and “Law and Order: CI.” He can also be seen in the upcoming film Mike, Mike Tan.

Carrie CompereSister Rosetta TharpeBroadway: The Color Purple, Holler If Ya Hear Me. Off-Broadway: Daddy, Sistas the Musical. 1st National Tour: The Color Purple, Shrek the Musical. Film/TV: Many Saints of Newark (2020), Dead Men Tell No Lies (2020), “Seven Seconds” (Netflix), “NYC 22” (CBS), “Show Boat: Live at Lincoln Center” (PBS). Thanks to God, my husband Jerry, and our children, Isaiah and Pneuma. To my manager Susan Campochiaro Confrey (CBU Management) and JC William Agency. For you Jeanne! 2 Cor. 9:15. Social media: @carriecompere Inquiries: cbumgmt@gmail.com

Carol DennisKatie Bell Nubin/Mahalia JacksonWas the original Church Soloist on Broadway in The Color Purple (2005). She later joined the national tour. She received 2003 and 2004 L.A. Ovation Award Nominations for Best Actress in a Musical for Raisin and The Hot Mikado. Her Broadway Credits: Street Corner Symphony and Big River original casts. Broadway National Tours: Once On This Island and The Wiz original casts. Additional theater Off-Broadway: Abyssinia, Mom’s, The River, and Mama I Want To Sing. She toured/recorded with Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Burt Bacharach, and Pastor Andrae Crouch. TV/Film: “Sparks,” “Good News,” HBO’s The Josephine Baker Story (the soundtrack vocals of Josephine Baker). She gives thanks to God and her family.

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SheshBeshSaturday, Jan. 187:30 pm | $19–$49Arab-Jewish ensemble searching for an elusive East-West balance through music6:00 pm | FREE Pre-Show Artist Talk

Hiplet BallerinasThursday, Feb. 207:30 pm | $19–$39fusion of classical pointe technique, hip-hop, and other urban dance styles6:00 pm | FREE Pre-Show Artist Talk

Joan Osborne & The Weepies Tuesday, Mar. 247:30 pm | $29–$64Kentucky native Joan Osborne with singer-songwriters Deb Talan & Steve Tannen

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and Catch Me if You Can (The 5th Avenue Theatre); High School Musical and The Wizard of Oz (SCT); A Man of No Importance and Legally Blonde (Showtunes). Love to Loni, Bubs, and Neemers.

Shaunyce OmarUnderstudy for Sister Rosetta Tharpe/Katie Bell Nubin/ Mahalia JacksonPrevious Seattle Rep credits include Nina Simone: Four Women and Public Works' As You Like It. Other credits include Barbecue, The Wedding Band, Black Nativity (Intiman); Crowns (Intiman, Prince Musical Theatre); Hairspray, Matilda, My Heart is the Drum, Chicago (Village Theatre); The Pajama Game (The 5th Avenue Theatre); Rejoice (True Colors Theatre); The Wiz, Constant Star (Ensemble Theatre); Hi Hat Hattie (Ensemble, New Horizon Theatre); Caged Bird (Book-It Repertory Theatre). Tours: Menopause The Musical, Ain’t Misbehavin’. TV/Film: “The Librarians,” Last Seen In Idaho, Alt. Voice-over: Madison Grant in the State of Decay video game. Awards: Gregory, Footlight, Broadway World, Gypsy Rose Lee, and The 5th Avenue Subscribers Award. B.A. from Southern University and A&M College. FB: Shaunyce Omar

Chaz RosePraise Brother/Dizzy Gillespie/Lucky Millinder/EnsembleChaz Rose is making his Seattle Rep debut. His Off-Broadway credits include Black Angels Over Tuskegee and She Like Girls (GLAAD Award winner). He co-produced and appeared in the film Writer’s Block, starring Bryan Cranston. Other credits include Ragtime, Little Shop of Horrors, Full Monty, Topdog/Underdog, Elf, The Little Mermaid, Court-Martial at Fort Devens, Prom, and Our Town. He is a graduate of The University of the Arts in Philadelphia and a proud member of Actors’ Equity. He is thankful for the never-ending support from his beautiful wife, family, and friends.

Porscha ShawLeeAnnie/EnsemblePorscha has appeared in Justin Huertas’ The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion; Nina Simone: Four Women; Seattle Children's Theatre's The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane; 12 Ophelias; By The Way, Meet Vera Stark; Sound Theatre's Hoodoo Love; As You Like It; Anne Washburn’s The Octavia, Iphigenia, and Other Daughters; Wooden O's Love's Labour's Lost, and Force Continuum.

Allison SemmesMarie Knight/EnsembleAllison Semmes has appeared on Broadway as Diana Ross in Motown the Musical and The Book of Mormon as Nabalungi u/s and Swing. Other theater credits include OoBlaDee (Two River Theatre), Little Shop of Horrors (Kennedy Center), Soul: The Stax Musical (Baltimore Center Stage), Dreamgirls, Bubbling Brown Sugar, and The Wiz. National tours: Motown the Musical (Diana Ross), The Color Purple (Squeak). Concerts: Kurt Elling’s “The Big Blind” (Jazz at Lincoln Center), My One and Only (Roundabout), sang at Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life (Toronto). TV: “The Blacklist.”

Alexis TidwellEnsembleAlexis Tidwell has appeared in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical First National Tour as Little Eva, Little Shop of Horrors as Crystal (Portland Center Stage/Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park), Dreamgirls as Lorrell, The Wiz as Dorothy (Alhambra Theatre), Ain’t Misbehavin’ as Charlaine (Oak Ridge Playhouse), and a host of shows with Norwegian Cruise Line. She thanks GOD, her husband Channing, her family, and Shelli (RKS Management) for their continued

love and support! This Memphis native holds a Master’s degree from The University of Tennessee. alexistidwell.com, IG: @tinytidwell

Timothy WarePraise Brother/Pastor/ Russell Morrison/EnsembleTimothy Ware is grateful to join the cast of Shout Sister Shout! at Seattle Rep. He was last seen as Lola in the 1st National Tour of the Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots, after performing the role 186 times in the Original Broadway Company. Other Broadway National Tours include Dreamgirls, Mamma Mia!, and Jesus Christ Superstar. This is for Barry. Follow him on Twitter @BeatPoetIsI and IG: @Timothy_Ware

Artistic/ ProductionCheryl L. WestPlaywright & Co-CreatorCheryl L. West’s plays include Last Stop on Market Street (composed by Motown great Lamont Dozier and son, Paris Dozier), Shout Sister Shout!, a new adaptation of The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963, Pullman Porter Blues, Jar the Floor, Before It Hits Home, and Akeelah and the Bee. Her plays have earned Ms. West several awards, including the Helen Hayes/Charles MacArthur Award, the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP Best Playwright Award, the National Endowment for the Arts Playwriting Award, and the American Alliance For Theatre & Education Chorpenning Award, an award which acknowledges her body of work writing for children. Ms. West’s plays have been produced in England, Off-Broadway, on Broadway (Play On!), and in numerous regional theaters around the country, including Seattle Rep, Goodman Theatre, Indiana Rep, Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Arena Stage, Old Globe, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Bay Street Theatre Festival, Syracuse Stage, Cleveland Play House, South Coast Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and Off-Broadway's Manhattan Theatre Club, Second Stage, and Atlantic Theater Company. She has written TV and film projects at Disney, Paramount, MTV Films, Showtime, TNT, HBO, CBS, BET, and is the Webby-nominated writer for the original web series Diary of a Single Mom, directed by Robert Townsend. Ms. West

is currently working on commissions for Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Chicago Children’s Theater, Seattle Children’s Theatre, and a co-commission with Seattle Rep and Goodman Theatre. Special thanks to Hedgebrook Women's Writers Retreat for their support!

Randy JohnsonDirector & Co-CreatorRandy Johnson certainly doesn’t lack for ambition, vision, or social conscience. In the strictest sense of the word, he isn’t a theater director–that might be too much of a constricted space for him, although he’s certainly succeeded in almost every medium including the Tony Award-nominated Broadway production of A Night with Janis Joplin (Off-Broadway, regional theater, and the concert world). If there is a trademark for Randy Johnson’s productions, it’s that they’re going to be nothing that you might expect. This production is dedicated to all those artists, musicians, and otherwise silent heroes whose names we may come to know or simply never know. I believe in you, and remember you might just change the world one day.

William Carlos AnguloChoreographerWilliam Carlos Angulo happily returns to Seattle Rep where he choreographed In the Heights last season. Other choreography includes Ars Nova, The Public Theater, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Portland Center Stage, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Marriott Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, and more. He holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and Drama from Indiana University, and he studied on scholarship at Hubbard Street Dance Center and Ballet Chicago. Love and endless gratitude to Elisabeth, Braden, The Gersh Agency, Crybaby Theatricals, Team 540, Familia, and Diego. Joshua 1:9.

Sheilah V. WalkerMusic Director & Additional Arrangements/OrchestrationsConductor, music director, and keyboardist. Highlights: Broadway: Fiddler on the Roof, Don’t Get God Started. National and international tours: Ragtime, The Color Purple, Fiddler on the Roof, Porgy and Bess, Funny Girl, South Pacific, Hello Dolly, Singin’ in the Rain, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Ms. Walker has conducted and/or accompanied Brian Stokes Mitchell, LaChanze, Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, David Alan Grier, Theodore Bikel, Topol, Fantasia, Carol Channing, Jean Stapleton, Tyne Daly, Patina Miller, Robert Goulet, Joel Grey, Debbie Gibson, and a host of other actors and musicians. She is a former choral director/vocal coach at Dallas’ High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. To God be the glory.

GW Skip MercierSet DesignerMercier is delighted to return to Seattle Rep where he designed Last of the Boys, Ibsen in Chicago, Well, and The Time of Your Life. In New York, he designed the sets and costumes for Juan Darien: A Carnival Mass, which received a Tony Award nomination and two Drama Desk nominations. At the Vineyard Theatre, Dream True and Bed and Sofa procured him two additional Drama Desk nominations. He received the AUDELCO award for outstanding set design for Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Head of Passes at The Public Theater. Regionally, he was honored with the Bay Area Critics Award for Outstanding Scenic Design for The Time of Your Life at ACT and Head of Passes at Berkeley Rep. He is a proud recipient of the Daryl Roth Creative Spirit Award for Outstanding Talent and Vision in Design.

Emilio SosaCostume DesignerBroadway and London: On Your Feet!, Motown, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (Tony nom.), Topdog/Underdog. Off-Broadway: The Light; Eve’s Song; Me and My Girl; By the Way, Meet Vera Stark; Venus; Invisible Thread; Romeo and Juliet; The Misanthrope; Sex with Strangers. Regional: Man in the Ring, The White Card, Seize the King, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Radio City Rockettes, Trustee American Theater Wing. @esosafashion

Robert WierzelLighting DesignerMr. Wierzel has worked with artists from diverse disciplines and backgrounds in theater, opera, and dance on stages throughout the country and abroad. New York/Broadway: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, the musical FELA! (Tony Award nomination), David Copperfield’s debut Dreams and Nightmares. Theater: A.C.T., Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Guthrie Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Old Globe, Asolo Rep, and the Center Theatre Group LA, among others. Opera: Paris, Tokyo, Norway, Toronto, Vancouver, Glimmerglass Festival, Atlanta, Boston, Seattle, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Washington, D.C., Miami, Minnesota, and Chicago. Dance: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company (34 years). Wierzel is a creative partner at Spark Design Collaborative and is on the faculty of NYU Tisch School of the Arts in NYC.

Joanna Lynne StaubSound DesignerJoanna Lynne Staub has previously designed at The Alliance Theatre, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Goodman Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, New

York Theatre Workshop, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Public Theater, Nashville Children’s Theatre, Kansas City Rep, and WP Theatre. She works with both the St. Louis and New Jersey Symphonies. Ms. Staub has extensive credits audio engineering and associate designing Broadway shows and national touring companies. She holds degrees from Ithaca College and the University of Illinois, and teaches Sound Design at Ithaca College and Princeton University. jlssound.com

Kwame BraunProjection DesignerKwame Braun is a documentary filmmaker and teacher of filmmaking (currently in UW Seattle’s School of Drama) with a growing career in projections design for performance. Projects include The Lasso of Truth (2014, Marin Theatre Company), Chavez Ravine (2016, UC Berkeley); Mary’s Wedding (2017, Portland Center Stage); By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (2017, Meany Studio Theater). He recently completed a short experimental fiction film, Meg and Siggy Go Swimming with theater artist and UW colleague Jeffrey Fracé. Shout Sister Shout! is his first show at Seattle Rep.

Tyler RhodesAssociate Director Tyler is a NYC-based director/writer/producer working on Broadway and 1st National Tours of A Night with Janis Joplin, Guys & Dolls, Garry Marshall’s Happy Days, and Little House on the Prairie. His NYC credits include Chasing Rainbows, Empire, Giant, and co-writer for 92nd Street Y. Tyler’s theatrical homes include Paper Mill Playhouse (12 productions), Goodspeed Musicals, Smith Center, The 5th Avenue Theatre, McCarter Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, ACT, Alley Theatre, Signature Theatre, NCT, and Zach Theatre. Tyler is an Austin Critic’s & Payne Awards winner – and thrilled to be joining Seattle Rep!

Brendan MilburnOrchestrator/ArrangerMusicals: Striking 12 (Off-Broadway & regional), Sleeping Beauty Wakes (Center Theatre Group, McCarter Theatre Center, La Jolla Playhouse), Wheelhouse (TheatreWorks), Toy Story: The Musical (Disney), Long Story Short (regional), Ernest Shackleton Loves Me (2nd Stage, Seattle Rep), Watt?!? (Village Theatre), The Behavior of Broadus (Center Theatre Group, Sacred Fools), Beautiful Poison (The 5th Avenue Theatre). Film: four movies about Tinker Bell (Disney). Awards: Jonathan Larson, ASCAP/Richard Rodgers, LA Ovation, LA Drama Critics Circle, LA Stage Raw. Proudest productions: Mose (14), Arlen (3), and Rory (1). Thanks to Makaela for holding down the fort.

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and Catch Me if You Can (The 5th Avenue Theatre); High School Musical and The Wizard of Oz (SCT); A Man of No Importance and Legally Blonde (Showtunes). Love to Loni, Bubs, and Neemers.

Shaunyce OmarUnderstudy for Sister Rosetta Tharpe/Katie Bell Nubin/ Mahalia JacksonPrevious Seattle Rep credits include Nina Simone: Four Women and Public Works' As You Like It. Other credits include Barbecue, The Wedding Band, Black Nativity (Intiman); Crowns (Intiman, Prince Musical Theatre); Hairspray, Matilda, My Heart is the Drum, Chicago (Village Theatre); The Pajama Game (The 5th Avenue Theatre); Rejoice (True Colors Theatre); The Wiz, Constant Star (Ensemble Theatre); Hi Hat Hattie (Ensemble, New Horizon Theatre); Caged Bird (Book-It Repertory Theatre). Tours: Menopause The Musical, Ain’t Misbehavin’. TV/Film: “The Librarians,” Last Seen In Idaho, Alt. Voice-over: Madison Grant in the State of Decay video game. Awards: Gregory, Footlight, Broadway World, Gypsy Rose Lee, and The 5th Avenue Subscribers Award. B.A. from Southern University and A&M College. FB: Shaunyce Omar

Chaz RosePraise Brother/Dizzy Gillespie/Lucky Millinder/EnsembleChaz Rose is making his Seattle Rep debut. His Off-Broadway credits include Black Angels Over Tuskegee and She Like Girls (GLAAD Award winner). He co-produced and appeared in the film Writer’s Block, starring Bryan Cranston. Other credits include Ragtime, Little Shop of Horrors, Full Monty, Topdog/Underdog, Elf, The Little Mermaid, Court-Martial at Fort Devens, Prom, and Our Town. He is a graduate of The University of the Arts in Philadelphia and a proud member of Actors’ Equity. He is thankful for the never-ending support from his beautiful wife, family, and friends.

Porscha ShawLeeAnnie/EnsemblePorscha has appeared in Justin Huertas’ The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion; Nina Simone: Four Women; Seattle Children's Theatre's The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane; 12 Ophelias; By The Way, Meet Vera Stark; Sound Theatre's Hoodoo Love; As You Like It; Anne Washburn’s The Octavia, Iphigenia, and Other Daughters; Wooden O's Love's Labour's Lost, and Force Continuum.

Allison SemmesMarie Knight/EnsembleAllison Semmes has appeared on Broadway as Diana Ross in Motown the Musical and The Book of Mormon as Nabalungi u/s and Swing. Other theater credits include OoBlaDee (Two River Theatre), Little Shop of Horrors (Kennedy Center), Soul: The Stax Musical (Baltimore Center Stage), Dreamgirls, Bubbling Brown Sugar, and The Wiz. National tours: Motown the Musical (Diana Ross), The Color Purple (Squeak). Concerts: Kurt Elling’s “The Big Blind” (Jazz at Lincoln Center), My One and Only (Roundabout), sang at Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life (Toronto). TV: “The Blacklist.”

Alexis TidwellEnsembleAlexis Tidwell has appeared in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical First National Tour as Little Eva, Little Shop of Horrors as Crystal (Portland Center Stage/Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park), Dreamgirls as Lorrell, The Wiz as Dorothy (Alhambra Theatre), Ain’t Misbehavin’ as Charlaine (Oak Ridge Playhouse), and a host of shows with Norwegian Cruise Line. She thanks GOD, her husband Channing, her family, and Shelli (RKS Management) for their continued

love and support! This Memphis native holds a Master’s degree from The University of Tennessee. alexistidwell.com, IG: @tinytidwell

Timothy WarePraise Brother/Pastor/ Russell Morrison/EnsembleTimothy Ware is grateful to join the cast of Shout Sister Shout! at Seattle Rep. He was last seen as Lola in the 1st National Tour of the Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots, after performing the role 186 times in the Original Broadway Company. Other Broadway National Tours include Dreamgirls, Mamma Mia!, and Jesus Christ Superstar. This is for Barry. Follow him on Twitter @BeatPoetIsI and IG: @Timothy_Ware

Artistic/ ProductionCheryl L. WestPlaywright & Co-CreatorCheryl L. West’s plays include Last Stop on Market Street (composed by Motown great Lamont Dozier and son, Paris Dozier), Shout Sister Shout!, a new adaptation of The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963, Pullman Porter Blues, Jar the Floor, Before It Hits Home, and Akeelah and the Bee. Her plays have earned Ms. West several awards, including the Helen Hayes/Charles MacArthur Award, the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP Best Playwright Award, the National Endowment for the Arts Playwriting Award, and the American Alliance For Theatre & Education Chorpenning Award, an award which acknowledges her body of work writing for children. Ms. West’s plays have been produced in England, Off-Broadway, on Broadway (Play On!), and in numerous regional theaters around the country, including Seattle Rep, Goodman Theatre, Indiana Rep, Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Arena Stage, Old Globe, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Bay Street Theatre Festival, Syracuse Stage, Cleveland Play House, South Coast Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and Off-Broadway's Manhattan Theatre Club, Second Stage, and Atlantic Theater Company. She has written TV and film projects at Disney, Paramount, MTV Films, Showtime, TNT, HBO, CBS, BET, and is the Webby-nominated writer for the original web series Diary of a Single Mom, directed by Robert Townsend. Ms. West

is currently working on commissions for Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Chicago Children’s Theater, Seattle Children’s Theatre, and a co-commission with Seattle Rep and Goodman Theatre. Special thanks to Hedgebrook Women's Writers Retreat for their support!

Randy JohnsonDirector & Co-CreatorRandy Johnson certainly doesn’t lack for ambition, vision, or social conscience. In the strictest sense of the word, he isn’t a theater director–that might be too much of a constricted space for him, although he’s certainly succeeded in almost every medium including the Tony Award-nominated Broadway production of A Night with Janis Joplin (Off-Broadway, regional theater, and the concert world). If there is a trademark for Randy Johnson’s productions, it’s that they’re going to be nothing that you might expect. This production is dedicated to all those artists, musicians, and otherwise silent heroes whose names we may come to know or simply never know. I believe in you, and remember you might just change the world one day.

William Carlos AnguloChoreographerWilliam Carlos Angulo happily returns to Seattle Rep where he choreographed In the Heights last season. Other choreography includes Ars Nova, The Public Theater, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Portland Center Stage, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Marriott Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, and more. He holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and Drama from Indiana University, and he studied on scholarship at Hubbard Street Dance Center and Ballet Chicago. Love and endless gratitude to Elisabeth, Braden, The Gersh Agency, Crybaby Theatricals, Team 540, Familia, and Diego. Joshua 1:9.

Sheilah V. WalkerMusic Director & Additional Arrangements/OrchestrationsConductor, music director, and keyboardist. Highlights: Broadway: Fiddler on the Roof, Don’t Get God Started. National and international tours: Ragtime, The Color Purple, Fiddler on the Roof, Porgy and Bess, Funny Girl, South Pacific, Hello Dolly, Singin’ in the Rain, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Ms. Walker has conducted and/or accompanied Brian Stokes Mitchell, LaChanze, Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, David Alan Grier, Theodore Bikel, Topol, Fantasia, Carol Channing, Jean Stapleton, Tyne Daly, Patina Miller, Robert Goulet, Joel Grey, Debbie Gibson, and a host of other actors and musicians. She is a former choral director/vocal coach at Dallas’ High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. To God be the glory.

GW Skip MercierSet DesignerMercier is delighted to return to Seattle Rep where he designed Last of the Boys, Ibsen in Chicago, Well, and The Time of Your Life. In New York, he designed the sets and costumes for Juan Darien: A Carnival Mass, which received a Tony Award nomination and two Drama Desk nominations. At the Vineyard Theatre, Dream True and Bed and Sofa procured him two additional Drama Desk nominations. He received the AUDELCO award for outstanding set design for Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Head of Passes at The Public Theater. Regionally, he was honored with the Bay Area Critics Award for Outstanding Scenic Design for The Time of Your Life at ACT and Head of Passes at Berkeley Rep. He is a proud recipient of the Daryl Roth Creative Spirit Award for Outstanding Talent and Vision in Design.

Emilio SosaCostume DesignerBroadway and London: On Your Feet!, Motown, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (Tony nom.), Topdog/Underdog. Off-Broadway: The Light; Eve’s Song; Me and My Girl; By the Way, Meet Vera Stark; Venus; Invisible Thread; Romeo and Juliet; The Misanthrope; Sex with Strangers. Regional: Man in the Ring, The White Card, Seize the King, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Radio City Rockettes, Trustee American Theater Wing. @esosafashion

Robert WierzelLighting DesignerMr. Wierzel has worked with artists from diverse disciplines and backgrounds in theater, opera, and dance on stages throughout the country and abroad. New York/Broadway: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, the musical FELA! (Tony Award nomination), David Copperfield’s debut Dreams and Nightmares. Theater: A.C.T., Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Guthrie Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Old Globe, Asolo Rep, and the Center Theatre Group LA, among others. Opera: Paris, Tokyo, Norway, Toronto, Vancouver, Glimmerglass Festival, Atlanta, Boston, Seattle, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Washington, D.C., Miami, Minnesota, and Chicago. Dance: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company (34 years). Wierzel is a creative partner at Spark Design Collaborative and is on the faculty of NYU Tisch School of the Arts in NYC.

Joanna Lynne StaubSound DesignerJoanna Lynne Staub has previously designed at The Alliance Theatre, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Goodman Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, New

York Theatre Workshop, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Public Theater, Nashville Children’s Theatre, Kansas City Rep, and WP Theatre. She works with both the St. Louis and New Jersey Symphonies. Ms. Staub has extensive credits audio engineering and associate designing Broadway shows and national touring companies. She holds degrees from Ithaca College and the University of Illinois, and teaches Sound Design at Ithaca College and Princeton University. jlssound.com

Kwame BraunProjection DesignerKwame Braun is a documentary filmmaker and teacher of filmmaking (currently in UW Seattle’s School of Drama) with a growing career in projections design for performance. Projects include The Lasso of Truth (2014, Marin Theatre Company), Chavez Ravine (2016, UC Berkeley); Mary’s Wedding (2017, Portland Center Stage); By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (2017, Meany Studio Theater). He recently completed a short experimental fiction film, Meg and Siggy Go Swimming with theater artist and UW colleague Jeffrey Fracé. Shout Sister Shout! is his first show at Seattle Rep.

Tyler RhodesAssociate Director Tyler is a NYC-based director/writer/producer working on Broadway and 1st National Tours of A Night with Janis Joplin, Guys & Dolls, Garry Marshall’s Happy Days, and Little House on the Prairie. His NYC credits include Chasing Rainbows, Empire, Giant, and co-writer for 92nd Street Y. Tyler’s theatrical homes include Paper Mill Playhouse (12 productions), Goodspeed Musicals, Smith Center, The 5th Avenue Theatre, McCarter Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, ACT, Alley Theatre, Signature Theatre, NCT, and Zach Theatre. Tyler is an Austin Critic’s & Payne Awards winner – and thrilled to be joining Seattle Rep!

Brendan MilburnOrchestrator/ArrangerMusicals: Striking 12 (Off-Broadway & regional), Sleeping Beauty Wakes (Center Theatre Group, McCarter Theatre Center, La Jolla Playhouse), Wheelhouse (TheatreWorks), Toy Story: The Musical (Disney), Long Story Short (regional), Ernest Shackleton Loves Me (2nd Stage, Seattle Rep), Watt?!? (Village Theatre), The Behavior of Broadus (Center Theatre Group, Sacred Fools), Beautiful Poison (The 5th Avenue Theatre). Film: four movies about Tinker Bell (Disney). Awards: Jonathan Larson, ASCAP/Richard Rodgers, LA Ovation, LA Drama Critics Circle, LA Stage Raw. Proudest productions: Mose (14), Arlen (3), and Rory (1). Thanks to Makaela for holding down the fort.

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Emily MadiganAssociate ChoreographerEmily Madigan has previously appeared at Seattle Rep in In the Heights last season and is excited to return as Assistant Choreographer for Shout Sister Shout!. She has performed at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Portland Center Stage at the Armory, Guthrie Theater, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Theater Latté Da, and Marriott Theater. She would like to thank William for always believing in her, Crybaby Theatricals, and her family near and far for their continued love and support. @emilydmads

Emma WeissAssociate Music DirectorEmma Weiss is a music director, educator, and pianist from New York City. She holds an M.A. in Musical Theater Music Directing from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She has music directed productions, concerts, and cabarets in New York at Radio City Music Hall, Joe’s Pub, Feinstein’s 54 Below, The Django, The Duplex, and The Tank. Emma has worked regionally at The Weston Playhouse and the Parallel 45 Theatre Company. She is thrilled to be in Seattle for the first time with Seattle Rep.

Stina LottiStage ManagerProduction Stage Manager, Seattle Rep. Select credits: The Servant of Two Masters (Seattle Rep, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Guthrie Theater, ArtsEmerson); As You Like It, MAC BETH, The Odyssey, Here Lies Love, Well, A Raisin in the Sun, All the Way, The Great Society, The Piano Lesson, Boeing Boeing, Fences, You Can’t Take It With You, Gem of the Ocean (Seattle Rep); The Sound of Music, Cinderella, Guys and Dolls, White Christmas, Cabaret (The 5th Avenue Theatre); Angels in America, A Doctor In Spite of Himself (Intiman Theatre); Brooklyn Bridge, Lyle the Crocodile (Seattle Children’s Theatre).

Shellie StoneAssistant Stage ManagerCredits include: As You Like It, Nina Simone: Four Women, In the Heights, The Humans, The Odyssey, The Vaudevillians, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Venus in Fur, Boeing Boeing, Clybourne Park, The Imaginary Invalid, Birdie Blue, Twelfth Night (Seattle Rep); Rock of Ages, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion, Grease, A Chorus Line, Oliver!, Secondhand Lions, The Music Man, RENT, Cinderella (The 5th Avenue Theatre); The Little Prince, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Seattle Children’s Theatre).

Select performance guitars provided by Gibson • The Music Box, eBay: Franksmusicbox

Musicians playing today's performance are represented by the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada, Local 76-493, AFL-CIO/CLC

Seattle Rep is a member of the League of Resident Theatres, a nationwide association of not-for-profit theaters.

This theater operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

The scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers in LORT Theatres are represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829 of the I.A.T.S.E. Scenery Construction and Operations performed by employees represented by I.A.T.S.E. locals 15 and 488. Wardrobe services are performed by employees represented by T.W.U Local 887.

Seattle Rep is a constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national service organization for the nonprofit professional theater.

Seattle Rep is a member of Theatre Puget Sound.

Seattle Rep is a member of NAMT, a not-for-profit organization serving the musical theater community.

The director is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.

Cristine A. ReynoldsAssistant Stage ManagerSelect work at Seattle Rep (over the last 20 seasons) includes: Two Trains Running (co-production with Arena Stage), Dry Powder, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Clybourne Park, The Great Gatsby, and Jitney. Locally, she stage manages at Seattle Children’s Theatre (20 seasons), Seattle Opera (25 seasons), including assistant stage managing Seattle Opera’s Ring Cycle from 1995 - 2013. Most recently she stage managed Vanity Fair, a co-production between Shakespeare Theatre Company and American Conservatory Theater, directed by Jessica Stone.

Brick Wall Theatrical – Laura Stanczyk and Mary BaynardNew York CastingBroadway, Off-Broadway & Tours: Encores! Off-Center, Side Show, After Midnight, A Night With Janis Joplin, Follies, Lombardi, Ragtime, Impressionism, Seafarer, Radio Golf, Coram Boy, Translations, Damn Yankees, Dirty Dancing, The Woman in Black, The Glorious Ones, Cripple of Inishmaan, Urinetown, All Our Children, The Brother Sister Plays, Fetch Clay Make Man. Other theater includes: Broadway Center Stage at The Kennedy Center, the premieres of Make Believe, Harps and Angels, Me Myself & I, Gruesome Playground Injuries, and Golden Age. Regional work with McCarter, Signature, Studio Theatre, The Shakespeare Theatre of Washington DC, The Wilma, Hartford Stage, Druid Theatre Galway, Theatre Royal Bath, Hampstead Theatre, London. Artios Award for Follies.

The Ragovoy Entertainment GroupProducerThe Ragovoy Entertainment Group is dedicated to producing and investing in original works and significant, often untold stories that celebrate the best in humanity. Principals are Bev Ragovoy, a Music Publisher focused on the catalog of her late husband, Jerry Ragovoy, and Dawn Smalberg, an attorney in theater and creative talent representation. They are honored to bring the extraordinary Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s courageous story and fabulous music to the stage in SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! As a trailblazer, her unmatched talents and spirit influenced some of the most popular artists and musicians of our time, an influence that will continue to impact future generations. Broadway and London: Lehman Trilogy, Slave Play, A Night with Janis Joplin, Tree, Dusty: The Musical. Off-Broadway: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf, Drama Desk Award-Winner Georgie!, and Piece of My Heart. Dawn and Bev are thrilled to be part of the process of bringing theater from concept to full-scale production.

Additional Staff

Special Thanks

Carl Germain Guitar InstructionJoe Hoyer Guitar InstructionMalie Fujii Production AssistantAnna Vraney Stage Management ApprenticeAnnika Perez-Krikorian Artistic Directing/Casting InternGeoffrey Alm Fight ChoreographerDr. Stephen Newby Musical ConsultantChris Reay Projections CoordinatorJustin Davis Additional Rehearsal GuitarDavid Pascal Keyboard ProgrammerT.J. Rubin Additional Copyist

The great gospel singer and virtuoso guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe had been performing for half a century when she died at age 58 in 1973, and it seems that no one who saw her ever forgot the experience. But she had long ceased to be the huge national star she was in the 1940s when she laid the foundation for modern gospel, rhythm & blues, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, and all the musical forms touched by these distinctly American—which is to say, African American—genres. Relegated to the margins of pop music history then "rediscovered" in the new century, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, some 80 years after the release of her first hit record, an exuberant —and in Tharpe's rendition ever-so-slightly suggestive—gospel number titled (of course), “Rock Me,” and three decades after the Hall should have recognized her importance. To be fair, the idea of an African American woman being the first "rock" star to ever whip audiences into a frenzy with soulful singing and guitar pyrotechnics was, back when the Hall opened in the 1980s, so anomalous as to be inconceivable. But Tharpe was an anomaly, and not just ahead of her time, but frankly decades ahead.

She developed her distinctive art in the late 1920s and early 30s as a child prodigy and teenage star touring the “gospel highway” circuit of Pentecostal churches, revivals, tent-meetings, and convocations, and her subsequent career and life would be decisively influenced by her enduring but uneasy relationship with the African American church. Music was—is—central to the intense and ecstatic worship of Pentecostal churches, and unlike the African American denominations that emulated the "decorum" of mainstream white Protestant churches, Pentecostals welcomed elements of the "rhythmic" African musical tradition into their sacred music. Nonetheless, the Pentecostal community was extremely conservative: the divide between the church world and the sinful secular world and between "sacred music" and "the Devil's music" was absolute, and to cross the line separating the sacred from the secular was to risk ostracism. And yet, in 1938 Rosetta Tharpe left her preacher husband and moved to New York City to share her "sacred" music with mainstream and secular audiences.

Her success was almost instantaneous, but involved performing in decidedly “un-sanctified” places and even doing some distinctly “un-sanctified” material, and many in the church would always feel she had not only tested the line, but crossed it. Mainstream audiences had never seen anything like Tharpe's combination of emotional force,

rhythmic drive, and assured musicianship. And there was the guitar. At a time when woman instrumentalists were rare, not to mention seen as demure, no one had witnessed a woman command any instrument with such verve – or seen any guitarist so dominate the stage and transport audiences. No small part of Tharpe's legacy is that she made the guitar and the guitarist central to popular music, establishing an archetype copied by generations of almost exclusively male performers (the arguably ultimate avatar being Seattle's Jimi Hendrix). With the honorific “Sister” added to her name, Tharpe became gospel's first national star.

Tharpe's popularity declined precipitously in the 1950s. Her almost supernatural gift for connecting to audiences never diminished, but pop music changed and in part because of Tharpe. The transformational artists of the era—figures such as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, and Ray Charles—were deeply influenced by Sister Rosetta, but they were a different generation and appealed to the newly dominant audience: teenagers. And, crucially, their music was unambiguously secular, the ”devil's music.” In many aspects of her life, Tharpe occupied an ambiguous space between conventional

categories, and she certainly blurred the line between sacred and secular music. Ultimately, however, she couldn't “cross over.” She was committed to gospel even if gospel audiences had their doubts.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe's career wasn't over. In 1957, she received a surprise invitation to perform in England with a British jazz band. She became a major star of the British (and European) blues revival, inspiring a generation of now legendary musicians who in the 1960s conquered America and rock ‘n’ roll with their version of her “spirit-driven” music. Tharpe's success in Europe revived her career in the U.S., where young

(and mostly white) audiences were discovering authentic African American "roots" music.

That Sister Rosetta Tharpe is again being discovered by mainstream audiences is very much due to the groundbreaking work of scholar and author Gayle F. Wald, whose acclaimed 2007 biography, Shout, Sister, Shout!: The Untold Story of Rock-and-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, is the inspiration for Randy Johnson and playwright Cheryl L. West's exhilarating theatrical portrait of the great artist and her music. Cheryl is a longtime member of our artistic family and herself a trailblazing artist who has for decades been exploring the experience of strong African American women. I can think of no one more able to tell Rosetta Tharpe's story, and it's a great pleasure to have her back at Seattle Rep with Shout Sister Shout!.

Braden Abraham Artistic Director

From the Artistic Director

...audiences had never

seen anything like Tharpe's

combination of emotional force, rhythmic drive,

and assured musicianship.

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Emily MadiganAssociate ChoreographerEmily Madigan has previously appeared at Seattle Rep in In the Heights last season and is excited to return as Assistant Choreographer for Shout Sister Shout!. She has performed at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Portland Center Stage at the Armory, Guthrie Theater, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Theater Latté Da, and Marriott Theater. She would like to thank William for always believing in her, Crybaby Theatricals, and her family near and far for their continued love and support. @emilydmads

Emma WeissAssociate Music DirectorEmma Weiss is a music director, educator, and pianist from New York City. She holds an M.A. in Musical Theater Music Directing from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She has music directed productions, concerts, and cabarets in New York at Radio City Music Hall, Joe’s Pub, Feinstein’s 54 Below, The Django, The Duplex, and The Tank. Emma has worked regionally at The Weston Playhouse and the Parallel 45 Theatre Company. She is thrilled to be in Seattle for the first time with Seattle Rep.

Stina LottiStage ManagerProduction Stage Manager, Seattle Rep. Select credits: The Servant of Two Masters (Seattle Rep, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Guthrie Theater, ArtsEmerson); As You Like It, MAC BETH, The Odyssey, Here Lies Love, Well, A Raisin in the Sun, All the Way, The Great Society, The Piano Lesson, Boeing Boeing, Fences, You Can’t Take It With You, Gem of the Ocean (Seattle Rep); The Sound of Music, Cinderella, Guys and Dolls, White Christmas, Cabaret (The 5th Avenue Theatre); Angels in America, A Doctor In Spite of Himself (Intiman Theatre); Brooklyn Bridge, Lyle the Crocodile (Seattle Children’s Theatre).

Shellie StoneAssistant Stage ManagerCredits include: As You Like It, Nina Simone: Four Women, In the Heights, The Humans, The Odyssey, The Vaudevillians, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Venus in Fur, Boeing Boeing, Clybourne Park, The Imaginary Invalid, Birdie Blue, Twelfth Night (Seattle Rep); Rock of Ages, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion, Grease, A Chorus Line, Oliver!, Secondhand Lions, The Music Man, RENT, Cinderella (The 5th Avenue Theatre); The Little Prince, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Seattle Children’s Theatre).

Select performance guitars provided by Gibson • The Music Box, eBay: Franksmusicbox

Musicians playing today's performance are represented by the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada, Local 76-493, AFL-CIO/CLC

Seattle Rep is a member of the League of Resident Theatres, a nationwide association of not-for-profit theaters.

This theater operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

The scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers in LORT Theatres are represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829 of the I.A.T.S.E. Scenery Construction and Operations performed by employees represented by I.A.T.S.E. locals 15 and 488. Wardrobe services are performed by employees represented by T.W.U Local 887.

Seattle Rep is a constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national service organization for the nonprofit professional theater.

Seattle Rep is a member of Theatre Puget Sound.

Seattle Rep is a member of NAMT, a not-for-profit organization serving the musical theater community.

The director is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.

Cristine A. ReynoldsAssistant Stage ManagerSelect work at Seattle Rep (over the last 20 seasons) includes: Two Trains Running (co-production with Arena Stage), Dry Powder, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Clybourne Park, The Great Gatsby, and Jitney. Locally, she stage manages at Seattle Children’s Theatre (20 seasons), Seattle Opera (25 seasons), including assistant stage managing Seattle Opera’s Ring Cycle from 1995 - 2013. Most recently she stage managed Vanity Fair, a co-production between Shakespeare Theatre Company and American Conservatory Theater, directed by Jessica Stone.

Brick Wall Theatrical – Laura Stanczyk and Mary BaynardNew York CastingBroadway, Off-Broadway & Tours: Encores! Off-Center, Side Show, After Midnight, A Night With Janis Joplin, Follies, Lombardi, Ragtime, Impressionism, Seafarer, Radio Golf, Coram Boy, Translations, Damn Yankees, Dirty Dancing, The Woman in Black, The Glorious Ones, Cripple of Inishmaan, Urinetown, All Our Children, The Brother Sister Plays, Fetch Clay Make Man. Other theater includes: Broadway Center Stage at The Kennedy Center, the premieres of Make Believe, Harps and Angels, Me Myself & I, Gruesome Playground Injuries, and Golden Age. Regional work with McCarter, Signature, Studio Theatre, The Shakespeare Theatre of Washington DC, The Wilma, Hartford Stage, Druid Theatre Galway, Theatre Royal Bath, Hampstead Theatre, London. Artios Award for Follies.

The Ragovoy Entertainment GroupProducerThe Ragovoy Entertainment Group is dedicated to producing and investing in original works and significant, often untold stories that celebrate the best in humanity. Principals are Bev Ragovoy, a Music Publisher focused on the catalog of her late husband, Jerry Ragovoy, and Dawn Smalberg, an attorney in theater and creative talent representation. They are honored to bring the extraordinary Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s courageous story and fabulous music to the stage in SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! As a trailblazer, her unmatched talents and spirit influenced some of the most popular artists and musicians of our time, an influence that will continue to impact future generations. Broadway and London: Lehman Trilogy, Slave Play, A Night with Janis Joplin, Tree, Dusty: The Musical. Off-Broadway: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf, Drama Desk Award-Winner Georgie!, and Piece of My Heart. Dawn and Bev are thrilled to be part of the process of bringing theater from concept to full-scale production.

Additional Staff

Special Thanks

Carl Germain Guitar InstructionJoe Hoyer Guitar InstructionMalie Fujii Production AssistantAnna Vraney Stage Management ApprenticeAnnika Perez-Krikorian Artistic Directing/Casting InternGeoffrey Alm Fight ChoreographerDr. Stephen Newby Musical ConsultantChris Reay Projections CoordinatorJustin Davis Additional Rehearsal GuitarDavid Pascal Keyboard ProgrammerT.J. Rubin Additional Copyist

The great gospel singer and virtuoso guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe had been performing for half a century when she died at age 58 in 1973, and it seems that no one who saw her ever forgot the experience. But she had long ceased to be the huge national star she was in the 1940s when she laid the foundation for modern gospel, rhythm & blues, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, and all the musical forms touched by these distinctly American—which is to say, African American—genres. Relegated to the margins of pop music history then "rediscovered" in the new century, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, some 80 years after the release of her first hit record, an exuberant —and in Tharpe's rendition ever-so-slightly suggestive—gospel number titled (of course), “Rock Me,” and three decades after the Hall should have recognized her importance. To be fair, the idea of an African American woman being the first "rock" star to ever whip audiences into a frenzy with soulful singing and guitar pyrotechnics was, back when the Hall opened in the 1980s, so anomalous as to be inconceivable. But Tharpe was an anomaly, and not just ahead of her time, but frankly decades ahead.

She developed her distinctive art in the late 1920s and early 30s as a child prodigy and teenage star touring the “gospel highway” circuit of Pentecostal churches, revivals, tent-meetings, and convocations, and her subsequent career and life would be decisively influenced by her enduring but uneasy relationship with the African American church. Music was—is—central to the intense and ecstatic worship of Pentecostal churches, and unlike the African American denominations that emulated the "decorum" of mainstream white Protestant churches, Pentecostals welcomed elements of the "rhythmic" African musical tradition into their sacred music. Nonetheless, the Pentecostal community was extremely conservative: the divide between the church world and the sinful secular world and between "sacred music" and "the Devil's music" was absolute, and to cross the line separating the sacred from the secular was to risk ostracism. And yet, in 1938 Rosetta Tharpe left her preacher husband and moved to New York City to share her "sacred" music with mainstream and secular audiences.

Her success was almost instantaneous, but involved performing in decidedly “un-sanctified” places and even doing some distinctly “un-sanctified” material, and many in the church would always feel she had not only tested the line, but crossed it. Mainstream audiences had never seen anything like Tharpe's combination of emotional force,

rhythmic drive, and assured musicianship. And there was the guitar. At a time when woman instrumentalists were rare, not to mention seen as demure, no one had witnessed a woman command any instrument with such verve – or seen any guitarist so dominate the stage and transport audiences. No small part of Tharpe's legacy is that she made the guitar and the guitarist central to popular music, establishing an archetype copied by generations of almost exclusively male performers (the arguably ultimate avatar being Seattle's Jimi Hendrix). With the honorific “Sister” added to her name, Tharpe became gospel's first national star.

Tharpe's popularity declined precipitously in the 1950s. Her almost supernatural gift for connecting to audiences never diminished, but pop music changed and in part because of Tharpe. The transformational artists of the era—figures such as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, and Ray Charles—were deeply influenced by Sister Rosetta, but they were a different generation and appealed to the newly dominant audience: teenagers. And, crucially, their music was unambiguously secular, the ”devil's music.” In many aspects of her life, Tharpe occupied an ambiguous space between conventional

categories, and she certainly blurred the line between sacred and secular music. Ultimately, however, she couldn't “cross over.” She was committed to gospel even if gospel audiences had their doubts.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe's career wasn't over. In 1957, she received a surprise invitation to perform in England with a British jazz band. She became a major star of the British (and European) blues revival, inspiring a generation of now legendary musicians who in the 1960s conquered America and rock ‘n’ roll with their version of her “spirit-driven” music. Tharpe's success in Europe revived her career in the U.S., where young

(and mostly white) audiences were discovering authentic African American "roots" music.

That Sister Rosetta Tharpe is again being discovered by mainstream audiences is very much due to the groundbreaking work of scholar and author Gayle F. Wald, whose acclaimed 2007 biography, Shout, Sister, Shout!: The Untold Story of Rock-and-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, is the inspiration for Randy Johnson and playwright Cheryl L. West's exhilarating theatrical portrait of the great artist and her music. Cheryl is a longtime member of our artistic family and herself a trailblazing artist who has for decades been exploring the experience of strong African American women. I can think of no one more able to tell Rosetta Tharpe's story, and it's a great pleasure to have her back at Seattle Rep with Shout Sister Shout!.

Braden Abraham Artistic Director

From the Artistic Director

...audiences had never

seen anything like Tharpe's

combination of emotional force, rhythmic drive,

and assured musicianship.

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Seattle Rep: How did the idea for a musical portrait on rock musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe come about?

Cheryl L. West: I had a copy of Gayle Wald’s book, Shout, Sister, Shout!, when it was first published around 2007 and I immediately thought it would make a great theatrical project. I mentioned it to a few theaters but didn’t get any takers. Fast forward to 2015. I was doing another workshop at Arena Stage where I met [director] Randy Johnson. I learned that he had recently acquired the theatrical rights to Gayle’s book! I had to mention how I loved the Rosetta Tharpe story. A few weeks later, he called and asked, “Do you want to work on a ‘Shout’ musical with me?” So, in a sense, it took a decade, but I finally got the opportunity to write the Rosetta story.

SR: What moments from Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s life as a black woman trailblazer did you feel were most important to show in this production?

CLW: Oh, there were so many. Rosetta lived a rich, complex life, but a life often starved of understanding and shrouded in loneliness. It’s a challenge to encapsulate such a flamboyant life in two hours. She was a musical prodigy, learning to play piano and guitar starting at four years of age. Like my family, Rosetta was Southern-born and Christian-raised. She loved music, often blending jazz, blues, and gospel, much to the chagrin of gospel purists. Her love of all music and her refusal

"...it was important to show a woman living out loud, a woman who was joyful,

bold, and ambitious despite enormous criticism and

searing heartbreak"

Exploring Unsung HeroesA Conversation between Seattle Rep and Playwright Cheryl L. West

Carrie Compere in rehearsal for Shout Sister Shout!

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to be pigeonholed caused her to be shunned by some church congregants who thought the music she played was akin to the devil’s music. For me, it was important to show a woman living out loud, a woman who was joyful, bold, and ambitious despite enormous criticism and searing heartbreak. Rosetta blazed her own path, influencing and inspiring many in the process. By telling her story, I’m hoping an entire new generation and fan base will come to appreciate the gifts she gave us through her musicianship. I hope her story empowers some other young person to make the music they hear in their soul and the bravery to then share it with the world. My quest is to continue creating shows that explore unsung heroes/heroines whose lives are examples – roadmaps to walking strong on one’s courage journey.

SR: As Seattle Rep’s most-produced living playwright, tell us a bit about your writing process and your experience working with us over the years.

CLW: It’s been a gift and a true blessing to have an artistic home, a theater that has supported me for almost three decades. My first show at Seattle Rep was Holiday Heart in the early 90s. Doug Hughes and Dan Sullivan were the organization’s leaders at the time. I have been produced by every Seattle Rep Artistic Director since, and I’m truly grateful.

For me, writing is similar to creating a big vat of sumptuous, linguistic gumbo. Basic ingredients: dogged curiosity, a rather empathic imagination, and a willingness to always employ that pesky question, "What if?" After which I proceed to throw in my favorite theme ingredients – the mysteries of family, identity, ethnicity, and how any one or more might ricochet against contemporary American society. Upon simmer, I taste and stir in an element of surprise, a few thrills, a bit of whimsy, then cover

it with a lot of love and massive revisions. Eventually, after silencing the inner critic, I offer up my creation to the world. And that’s my recipe for being a writer for 30-plus years.

SR: Which other musicians inspire you?

CLW: I’m a great lover of music. All kinds. I actually write to music – old-school soul, blues, and gospel. It’s hard to narrow my musical tastes, but recently I’ve been grooving

to Esperanza Spalding, Lizz Wright, Lizzo, Bob Marley, Tracy Chapman. And the list goes on…

SR: What do you hope audiences feel upon leaving the theater?

CLW: Like Rosetta, I want to leave an audience with joy and perhaps a deeper realization that there’s power in love, however it comes “packaged.” And hopefully, people will be intrigued enough to explore more about this great trailblazer.

"For me, writing is similar to creating a

big vat of sumptuous, linguistic gumbo"

Playwright Cheryl L. West, Associate Director Tyler Rhodes, Choreographer William Carlos Angulo, Director Randy Johnson, and Winston the Theater Dog at a meet and greet for Shout Sister Shout!

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winning designers, he built collaborative relationships that aligned theater’s artistry and technical elements to fully support the work on stage. Andy served as president of IATSE Local #15 for two terms, representing his colleagues in union negotiations, but with his wit and playful warmth, he also brought people together in so many other ways—from creating deep friendships and family outings with his crew mates to seasonal Peep jousting in the shop. Andy treated everyone around him with respect, creating a feeling of family among the Bagley crew and contributing to the camaraderie of the entire Seattle Rep staff. We feel his absence deeply, and hold Verhanika and Ronan in our hearts.

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Now through December 31, make a gift of $30 or more and you’ll be entered to win our Share Theater prize package:

At Seattle Rep, we create extraordinary theater that brings our community closer together. Your gift makes it possible for us to share theater with our entire community through Pay What You Choose performances, Public Works, Student Matinees, and other free or low-cost opportunities to engage with the art on stage. With ticket revenue covering only about half of the theater’s annual costs, your support is essential to keeping our doors wide open for everyone. This season, share the joy of theater by making a gift to Seattle Rep.

Share Theater With Our Entire CommunityBY MAKING A GIFT TODAY!

• 4 tickets to any spring 2020 production

• $100 gift card from one of Seattle Rep's Restaurant Partners

• All-access backstage tour!

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Theatre Forward advances American theater and its communities by providing funding and other resources

to Seattle Rep and other leading nonprofit theaters. Theatre Forward and its member theaters are most

grateful to the following funders:

Current Funders List

* National Society Membership† Includes In-kind support◊ Educating through Theatre support• Advancing Strong Theatre support

For a complete list of funders, visit theatreforward.org

$50,000 and AboveBank of America •

Buford Alexander & Pamela Farr •

BNY Mellon

Citi •

The Schloss Family Foundation ◊ •

James S. & Lynne P. Turley * ◊ •

Wells Fargo ◊

$25,000-$49,999The Augustine Foundation ◊

Steven & Joy Bunson •Cognizant

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Goldman, Sachs & Co.

MetLife

Morgan Stanley

$15,000-$24,999American ExpressBloomberg PhilanthropiesThe Estée Lauder Companies Inc.Bruce R. & Tracey Ewing •EYMarch & McLennan Companies, Inc.Pfizer, Inc.Jonathan Maurer & Gretchen Shugart •Daniel A. Simkowitz & Mari Nakachi •Southwest Airlines ◊ †TD Charitable Foundation ◊

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$10,000-$14,999AetnaMitchell J. Auslander •DELLPaula A. DominickFischer Jordan LLCKLDiscoveryEvelyn Mack Truitt*Maurer Family Foundation ◊Lisa Orberg ◊PresidioPatti & Rusty Rueff Foundation •RBC Wealth ManagementRaja SenguptaS&P GlobalWillkie Fara & Gallagher

Isabelle Winkles •

$5,000-$9,999AudienceView †

Joe Baio & Anne Griffin*DLR

Dramatists Play Service, Inc.Irwin & Rosalyn EngelmanAlan & Jennifer Freedman*◊John Gore OrganizationFloyd GreenRoe Green*Richard K. Greene •Nancy Hancock Griffith*Joyce & Gregory Hurst •Mary Kitchen & Jon Orszag*Anthony & Diane Lembke*Robin and Bob Paulson Charitable FundThomas C. Quick •Susan Sanderson*Donna & Jack Sennott*John Thomopoulos •Ubiñas Family Charitable TrustTerrence P. Yanni

$2,500-$4,999Sheri and Les Biller FoundationChristopher CampbellNicole ClayMary Beth Winslow & Bill Darby*Dewitt SternChrist Economos*Lucy Fato & Matt Detmer*Steven & Donna Gartner*Libshap Realty CorporationLouise Moriarty & Patrick Stack *Frank & Bonnie Orlowski*Robert A. Rosenbaum*Daryl & Steven Roth Foundation ◊David & Amy Schwartz*Stephanie Scott*Elliott Sernel & Larry Falconio*George S. Smith, Jr.*Ten Chimneys FoundationMichael A. Wall*Vicki & Carl Zeiger*

$1,500-$2,499Ryan Cross*Cathy Dantchik*John R. Dutt*Robert Dwyer & Diana Kanca*Wendy FedermanPeggy & Shawn Feeney*Debi FeinmanCatherine GropperPatti & John Heller*David Katz*Rob Kauffman*Evan Ladouceur & Meg Langan*Marla Moskowitz-Hesse*The Old GlobePatricia Steele*Deborah Van Eck*Francine Walker*Joseph Yurcik*

Thank you to our production sponsor, DLA Piper, for lending a hand!

Andrew Willhelm and his son, Ronan. Photo by Verhanika Willhelm.

At DLA Piper, giving back to the communities around the world where we live and work is just part of who we are. Whether we’re sponsoring the arts, sports, children and family programs, education, or healthcare initiatives—or anything in between—we’re proud to lend a hand to local causes that are making a difference.

Memoriam

In Memory of Andrew Lon Willhelm

Andrew Lon Willhelm (1971–2019) was Master Electrician in the Bagley Wright Theater from January 1999 until August 2019, when the end of his two-year battle with cancer forced him to step away from the work he loved and the theater he called home. During his 20 years here, Andy brought power and light to more than 100 shows on the Bagley stage. Seattle Rep is also where Andy met his wife, Verhanika, a past Production Management Intern, and where he brought their young son, Ronan, to begin sharing with him the magic of theater. Andy was known for inspiring his team to achieve the highest standards in technical theater, demonstrating a level of dedication and professionalism that made others want to meet his high expectations. Whether mentoring interns or working with award-

winning designers, he built collaborative relationships that aligned theater’s artistry and technical elements to fully support the work on stage. Andy served as president of IATSE Local #15 for two terms, representing his colleagues in union negotiations, but with his wit and playful warmth, he also brought people together in so many other ways—from creating deep friendships and family outings with his crew mates to seasonal Peep jousting in the shop. Andy treated everyone around him with respect, creating a feeling of family among the Bagley crew and contributing to the camaraderie of the entire Seattle Rep staff. We feel his absence deeply, and hold Verhanika and Ronan in our hearts.

Educators!

seattlerep.org/ AWMCAngelina Riley performs in the August Wilson Monologue Competition (2019)

Welcome a Seattle Rep Teaching Artist into your classroom to learn more about the August Wilson Monologue Competition.

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Bring joy with a Seattle Rep gift

certificate.

Friends and family will love the gift of theater

this holiday season!

SAVE THE DATE

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020

Seattle Rep’s Public Works Luncheon

in the Panoramic Room at the Pacific Tower

All are invited to the table in celebration of Seattle Rep’s Public

Works program. Rooted in the values of equity, imagination, and joy, Public Works is free for all members of the

community and made possible through contributions of all sizes from donors

like you. Come share a meal and support theater of, by, and for the people.

No cost to attend. Suggested minimum $150 donation.

More info at seattlerep.org/

atthetable

The cast of As You Like It (2019)

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Denmo Ibrahim in A Thousand Splendid Suns (2018)

Each year, support from our generous donor family ensures Seattle Rep’s artistic vitality and financial stability. We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals whose philanthropic investment is pivotal to supporting the theater’s mission-driven work.

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Platinum Artistic Director's Circle ($100,000+)

Chap & Eve Alvord

Stellman Keehnel & Patricia Britton

Marcella McCaffray

Gold Artistic Director's Circle ($75,000 – $99,999)

Rod & Nancy Hochman

The Knossos Foundation

David & Joanna BeitelDonna CochenerAllan & Nora DavisWinky & Peter HusseyLinda & Ted JohnsonJohn & Nancy Jo KeeganAnn P. WyckoffAnonymous

Silver Artistic Director's Circle ($50,000 – $74,999)

Stuart & Sue AshmunMary Blodgett & Carlton CalvinMichael & Lynne BushEllen FergusonWilliam E. FranklinAnne E. GittingerBruce E. H. Johnson & Sandra E. DavisSandy & Chris † McDadeKevin Millison & Jeanne BallotVic & Mary Kay Moses

Tim & Paula RattiganPaula & Steve ReynoldsLee & Stuart RolfeAnne Simpson & Charlie ConnerEstate of Marion G. StamperSherry & John StilinCynthia StroumJanet & Doug TrueMarcia & Klaus ZechAnonymous

Actor's Circle ($15,000 – $24,999)

Mary Tedd Allen & George E. Scott

Elias & Karyl Alvord

Rich & Nancy Alvord

Bob & Clodagh Ash

Matthew & Kim Bergman

Bobbe & Jon Bridge

Debra Canales

Leslie & Dale Chihuly

Margaret Clapp

Joan Cremin

Jay Hereford & Margaret Winsor

Suzanne Hittman

Deborah T. Killinger

Christopher & Alida Latham

Becky Lenaburg & Paul Urla

Charlotte Lin & Robert Porter

Tom Miller & Terri Olson Miller

Karen Rose Mitchell

Elizabeth Rudolf & Fernando Sancho

Maryanne Tagney & David Jones

Nancy Lee Ward & Toby Bright

Kenneth & Rosemary Willman

Bagley & Virginia Wright Fund

Anonymous

Artistic Director's Circle ($25,000 – $49,999)

This list acknowledges individuals whose cumulative support of productions, programming, and projects occurring over the last year totaled $600 or more, and is inclusive of gifts made towards general operations (including matching gifts), capital needs, special projects, the endowment, and during the Gala. List as of October 2019.

Questions? Jamie Herlich McIalwain206.443.2532 jamie.herlich.mcialwain@seattlerep.org

Individual Donors

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SAVE THE DATE

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020

Seattle Rep’s Public Works Luncheon

in the Panoramic Room at the Pacific Tower

All are invited to the table in celebration of Seattle Rep’s Public

Works program. Rooted in the values of equity, imagination, and joy, Public Works is free for all members of the

community and made possible through contributions of all sizes from donors

like you. Come share a meal and support theater of, by, and for the people.

No cost to attend. Suggested minimum $150 donation.

More info at seattlerep.org/

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Denmo Ibrahim in A Thousand Splendid Suns (2018)

Each year, support from our generous donor family ensures Seattle Rep’s artistic vitality and financial stability. We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals whose philanthropic investment is pivotal to supporting the theater’s mission-driven work.

Join Seattle Rep’s donor family. No gift is too small.

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Chap & Eve Alvord

Stellman Keehnel & Patricia Britton

Marcella McCaffray

Gold Artistic Director's Circle ($75,000 – $99,999)

Rod & Nancy Hochman

The Knossos Foundation

David & Joanna BeitelDonna CochenerAllan & Nora DavisWinky & Peter HusseyLinda & Ted JohnsonJohn & Nancy Jo KeeganAnn P. WyckoffAnonymous

Silver Artistic Director's Circle ($50,000 – $74,999)

Stuart & Sue AshmunMary Blodgett & Carlton CalvinMichael & Lynne BushEllen FergusonWilliam E. FranklinAnne E. GittingerBruce E. H. Johnson & Sandra E. DavisSandy & Chris † McDadeKevin Millison & Jeanne BallotVic & Mary Kay Moses

Tim & Paula RattiganPaula & Steve ReynoldsLee & Stuart RolfeAnne Simpson & Charlie ConnerEstate of Marion G. StamperSherry & John StilinCynthia StroumJanet & Doug TrueMarcia & Klaus ZechAnonymous

Actor's Circle ($15,000 – $24,999)

Mary Tedd Allen & George E. Scott

Elias & Karyl Alvord

Rich & Nancy Alvord

Bob & Clodagh Ash

Matthew & Kim Bergman

Bobbe & Jon Bridge

Debra Canales

Leslie & Dale Chihuly

Margaret Clapp

Joan Cremin

Jay Hereford & Margaret Winsor

Suzanne Hittman

Deborah T. Killinger

Christopher & Alida Latham

Becky Lenaburg & Paul Urla

Charlotte Lin & Robert Porter

Tom Miller & Terri Olson Miller

Karen Rose Mitchell

Elizabeth Rudolf & Fernando Sancho

Maryanne Tagney & David Jones

Nancy Lee Ward & Toby Bright

Kenneth & Rosemary Willman

Bagley & Virginia Wright Fund

Anonymous

Artistic Director's Circle ($25,000 – $49,999)

This list acknowledges individuals whose cumulative support of productions, programming, and projects occurring over the last year totaled $600 or more, and is inclusive of gifts made towards general operations (including matching gifts), capital needs, special projects, the endowment, and during the Gala. List as of October 2019.

Questions? Jamie Herlich McIalwain206.443.2532 jamie.herlich.mcialwain@seattlerep.org

Individual Donors

Give Online seattlerep.org/support

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Executive Producer’s Circle ($10,000 – $14,999)

AHS FoundationAlhadeff Family Charitable FoundationPaige & Doug ArmentroutElizabeth Choy & James E. LobsenzJacki & Jim CopacinoLarry & Amy CoreyDick & Mary Beth GemperleMaureen & John HarleyJohn & Ellen HillNorman & Lisa JudahKawasaki FoundationLeslie LackeyLynn Manley & Lex LindseyRebecca & Grant PomeringAnn Ramsay-Jenkins & The William M. Jenkins Advised TrustRachel M. & David P. RobertHerman & Faye Sarkowsky Charitable FoundationDavid & Catherine SkinnerInda Taylor & Raymond SpindleRichard B. Stead & Elizabeth A. RyllHelen R. StusserTaucher Family FoundationJames & Katherine TuneMary Ann & John UnderwoodShirley & David UrdalJean Baur ViereckMaggie WalkerThomas Wright & Alexandra Brouwer-WrightAnonymous (2)

Producer’s Circle ($5,000 – $9,999)Diana & Warren Aakervik, Jr.Kenny & Marleen AlhadeffAmy & Bob BautistaNatanya Bednarski & Gregory K. JohnsonGlenn Bonci & Joan RonnenkampBetty BottlerJeanne & Jon CantaliniTom & Cynthia CaptainDeanna CochenerAmy Compton-Phillips & Lou PhillipsAdam & Whitney CornellDarrel S. CowanMary CranstounDick & Jill DavisTracy & Suzanne DawDennis & Deborah DeYoungJeanne Eagleson & John V. GrayLonnie & Susan EdelheitJoanne R. EusterBob Evans & Steve DavisSandy & Katie FarewellJuli FarrisKent Fisher & Barbra RichardsonKaren & Doug FletcherBilly & Cheryl Geffon

Katharyn GerlichVirginia Gilder & Lynn SlaughterScottland GlennTiffany R. GortonMr. & Mrs. Richard C. HedreenKen HitzToni & Rod HoffmanElise Holschuh & Brian McAndrewsParul & Gary HoulahanGrady & Heather HughesJudith Jesiolowski & David ThompsonBrent JohnsonJoan E. Mathews JulnesTim & Megan KirleyChris & Kathleen KosmosMike & Debbie KossCaptain M. Thomas & Gwenann KroonMichael LeakeAmy Theobald & Cara B. LeeMandy LeifheitDena & Ron LevineGreg & Diane LindLaura & Roy LundgrenNicholas & Dana MasingtonBlanche & Stephen MaxwellKevin McCarthy & Annalisa GironiPhilip & Jill McCuneKaren & Rick McMichaelWayne & Carla MillageRobin & Dave NelsonGrace Nordhoff & Jonathan BeardGlenna Olson & Conrad WoutersDeclan O’Neill & Patricia Pearson O’NeillMary PigottKate RiordanNicholas Roberts & Yvonne Chang RobertsDavid RobinsonValerie RobinsonJudy & Kermit RosenDeborah & Doug RosenAaron & Erika RubensonDarlene SahadiEliza SheldenMr. Robert SondheimCarlyn J. SteinerHal & Ann StrongThomas TilfordJanice TsaiVijay & Sita VasheeHoward & Joan VoorheisMarisa & Brad WalkerBruce & Peggy WantaMichael & Marsha WardenJohn Wicher & Travis PennKinnon W. WilliamsShannon WilliamsShauna Woods & Benjamin ArenasWyman Youth TrustSteven & Tina YentzerJohn ZagulaAnonymous (2)

Playwright’s Circle ($3,000 – $4,999)Nikhil & Sheetal AgarwalAdrienne & Blaise

Robert & Ali AlexanderRene AlkoffRhoda Altom & Cory CarlsonWilliam † & Nancy BainStephen Behnen & Mary HornsbyEileen BirgePatricia Anne BonnellThomas & Claudia CampanileRoland Carette-Meyers & Kiki PenoyerSusan CorwinBrent Deim & Michael Rivera-DirksHolly & Eric DillonJim & Gaylee DuncanEmily Evans & Kevin WilsonSarah Patton & Peter FeichtmeirLyn & Paul FentonGil & Karen FlanaganAnne Middleton FosterAndrew Brink & Edward GaliSusan Moskwa & Nick GernerDan & Molly GoldmanLynn & Brian Grant FamilyKatharine GraubardLyn & Jerry GrinsteinEric Gustafson & Martin SanchezMary Kay HaggardLaura & David HeardKristin Ovregaard HeeterJeffrey Herrmann & Sara WaisanenPeter Hiatt & Ron HudenAndrew & Delney Hilen & the Hilen FoundationAlyssa HochmanConnie & Dan HungateNancy Iannucci & Harvey JonesCathy KittoKaren Koon & Brad EdwardsMorris & Carolyn KremenJim & Jean KunzRoss & Tracy LincoffJ. Pierre & Felice LoebelMike & Lisa LoshLora & Parker MasonDebbie Ann McCallisterSandy & Jack McCulloughJoy McNicholsJohn, Gail, Daniel & Ian MensherChuck & Nancy MertelMark & Susan MinerichJenny & Matt MuilenburgJerry NagaeSamantha Temple NeukomIlse H. OlesJennifer & Jeff PayneCarol & Doug PowellPaul Purcell & Barbara GuzzoAnita Ramasastry & Walter WalshCarrie RhodesSteve & Liz RummageDr. & Mrs. Bill SchnallGreg Smith & Betty Mattson-SmithPaul & Michelle StamnesDelphine & Charles StevensLeonard & Marsha StevensTodd & Jane SummerfeltTammy A. TalmanRichard & Catherine WakefieldMelinda & Sterling WilsonBrien WygleJane Zalutsky & Mark KantorAnonymous (5)

Tribute GiftsTribute gifts are a wonderful

way to remember a loved one, honor a friend, or

celebrate a special occasion.

IN MEMORY Vernon Carlton Bryant, Jr. by Commercial Office Interiors, by Sarah Brixey, by HelenJean Bryant, by Nanci Price Scoular & Andrew Scoular, by Nanci, Jillian, & Dru at Allsteel • George Gelernter by Virginia Wyman • Rick Gustafson by Nicki Brown, by Jennifer & David Gaulding, by Susan Henderson, by John & Carole Holland, by Alice Mailloux, by Lisa McConville, by Roger & Stacy Rounds, by Andrea Schneider & Kristin Petchnick, by Tom & Sandy Schuder, by Dawn & Mike Taylor, by Betty H. Winfield • Jerry Manning by Lory Manning • Ed & Emily Nelson by Anonymous • Robert Romeo by Anonymous • Constance Wentzel by Marty Wentzel

IN HONOR Evan Cartwright by Martin Johansson & Betsy Groat • Veliere Crump by Annie Delucchi • Jane Davis by David R. Davis • Roy & Mollie Hammarlund by Mark Hammarlund • Winky Hussey by Andrew Benjamin & Shelley Saunders, by Bob & Micki Flowers • Gwen Kroon & Charlotte Lin by Jerry Kroon & Roxanne Shepherd • Jerry Large by Virginia Wyman • Marcella McCaffray by Deborah T. Killinger

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Director’s Circle ($1,200 – $2,999)Braden Abraham & Cheyenne Casebier • Mary & David Alhadeff • David & Gay Allais • Virginia Anderson • Phoebe H. Andrew • Patty & Jimmy Barrier • Craig S. Bartholomew • Douglas & Maria Bayer • Rod & Mary Jo Bench • George & Joan Berry • Luther Black & Christina Wright • Larry Blake • Susan & William Block • Kent R. Burnham • Werner & Janet Cadera • Patrick & Mary Callan • Gretchen C. & Don E. Campbell • Sonya Campion • Stephen & Stacy Carlson • Bill Cavender & Mary K. Neumeister • D. Thompson & Karen Challinor • Sylvia & Craig Chambers • Tamra Chandler & Jeff Mosier • Peter Williams & Su Chang • Sarah Cole • Theodore J. & Patricia S. Collins • Ben Coscarart • Dan Crawford & Cora Breuner • W. Michael Crenshaw & Mary Brodd • Mr. & Mrs. James P. Crutcher • Todd & Sylvie Currie • Helen Bowen Blair • Heidi de Laubenfels & Harris Clarke • Alison W. Hicks • David R. Davis • Elizabeth & Miles Drake • Betty Dykstra • Susann & Don Edmond • Jill Ekar & Al Barney • Jon & Laurene Ekse • Richard & Marlene Fallquist • Elisabeth Farwell-Moreland & Gary Moreland • Stan & Jane Fields • Carol Finn • Sue & Frank Gallo • Nancy Gallup • Bill, Lindy, & Louisa Gaylord • Carver & Carmen Gayton • Erina Gehring & Peter Versnel • Lynne Graybeal & Scott Harron • Jean-Pierre Green & Jennifer Ladd • Timothy Greenleaf & Rebecca Roe • Andrew & Michelle Haines • Jeannie Hale • Chuck & Kathy Hamilton • Sandy & Dave Hanower • Wassef & Racha Haroun • Drs. Michael & Teresa Hart • Jan P. Havlisch • Roger & Kelly Heeringa • Kara Hefley & James Leigh • John Hempelmann & Mary McGill • Jamie Herlich McIalwain & Joe McIalwain • Steve & Sandy Hill • Mark Hirayama & Sandra McKnight • Bruce & Bridget Horne • Eric & Mary Horvitz • Dr. Francis P. Hunkins & Dr. Patricia Hammill • Thomas Hurley • Frederick & Joan Hutto • Dean M. Ishiki • Jon Jensen & Kathy Early • Warren Johnson • Gary & Susan Jones • Barry & Erica Kaplan • H. David Kaplan • Bill Kelliher & Sabra Gertsch • Leslie Nelson - Kellogg • William & Angela Kennedy • Lorna Kneeland • Richard & Claire Knierim • Greg Kucera & Larry Yocom • Ted & Susan Kutscher • Stuart Lane • Rosanne Lapan • Liam Lavery & Yazmin Mehdi • Eileen Lennon & Barrie Carter • Rachel Lerman • Mark Levine & John Keppeler • First Light Fund • Sen. Marko Liias • Abe Lillard & Julia Kalmus • Ellen Look & Tony Cavalieri • Michael & Barbara Luxenberg • The MacKlunders • Jerry & Kristie Mahan • Dr. Peter & Jackie Mansfield • Carmen Mayo • Carolyn McClurkan • Patrick & Rosalie McHale • Karen & Jeffrey McHenry • Frances Mead • Sarah Burnell Meardon • Brian Meenaghan • Susan Mersereau & Philip White • Michael Milligan & Jeanne E Fund & Bainbridge Foundation • Pamela & Donald Mitchell • Jeremy Modjeska • Robert & Claudia Nelson • Erika J. Nesholm • Liam Newman • Donald & Melissa Nielsen • Chuck Nordhoff & Maribeth Capeloto • J. Nordstrom • Joe G. Norman, Jr. • Neil Oldenburg • Lisa & Keith Oratz • John & Teresa Osborn • Lee & Alison Parsons • Terri & Ron Pehrson • Kyle & Michele Peltonen • Lawrence Peters • Bob Platte & Sharon Bailey • Donald Pogoloff • K R Prabha & Unmesh W • Nancy & Kelley Price • Andrea W. Rabinowitz • Dr. & Mrs. Patrick A. Ragen • Kirk Redmond & Connie Clark-Redmond • Mike Repass • Victoria Ries & Samuel Saracino • Jeffrey Robinson & Mary Dicke • Michelle Ulick Rosenthal • Nina Russell & Tom Rubin • Barbara Sando • Ingrid & Stanley Savage & the Hilen Foundation • Seattle Spine & Sports Medicine • Gayle & Bob Seda • Jeanne Sheldon & Marvin Parsons • Richard & Barbara Shikiar • Laurette & LeRoy Simmons • H. Warren & Nancy Smith • Kristen & Michael Soltman • Ronald & Dawnelle Spaulding • Robert & Susan Spieth • Kathleen & Rob Spitzer • Barbara & Burton Sternoff •

Cindy & Bob Strauss • Lisa Taylor & Josh Stickler • Alex Sutton & Karen Easterbrook • David & Nancy Thacher • Judge Brian & Mrs. Linda Tollefson • Bill & Alice Van Pelt • Moya Vazquez • Cynthia Wells & Tim Kerr • Judith A. Whetzel • Heather Wilde & James Gierman • Jay & Linda Willenberg • Chelle Williams • Matthew Williams & Patricia Read-Williams • Nancy Williams • Sarah & Jason Wine • Mrs. Howard S. Wright • Scott & Jenny Wyatt • Christian & Joyce Zobel • Anonymous (11)

Benefactor’s Circle ($600 – $1,199)A. Michael Adams • Heather Andersen • Ashley W. Andrew & Adam A. Crowley • Jane & Brian Andrew • Joe Ashley • John Aslin & Carole Grisham • Kendall & Sonia Baker • Art & Mary Fran Barkshire • Sarah & Scott Bednar • Stephanie Berntsen • Luann & Irv Bertram • Susan Brandt & Van White • Philip Brazil • Carol & Jonathan Buchter • Bruce Burger • Rita Calabro & Jim Kelly • Bill & Christine Campbell • Carey Family Foundation • Dennis & Aline Caulley • Terry & Jane Chadsey • Aru & Vibhas Chandorkar • Marc Cohen & Eleanor Hoague • Julie Shapiro & Shelly F. Cohen • Gary & Consuelo Corbett • Susan Coughlin & John Lauber • Crissa Cugini • Steve & Susanne Daley • Janice D’Amato • Leslie Decker & Steve Rimmer • Mark Diamond & Deborah Perluss • John & Misty Doty • Sandra B. Dunn • Erin & Bill Ellis • Jean Falls • Donte Felder & Tanisha Brandon-Felder • Victor & Patricia Feltin • Charlie Fink & Leonard Jones • David Friedt & Marilyn Brockman • Bruce Funkhouser & Michelle Friars • Jacob Garcia • Joe & Marilyn Germano • Robert Greco • Ted & Sandy Greenlee • Alexandre Grigorovitch & Vera Kirichuk • John Grubb • Melissa Handler • Lawrence & Hylton Hard Fund • Wanda Herndon • Dougal Hewitt • Frank Hughes & Paula Diehr • Mark Igra & Nancy Simon • Catherine & Gordon Iles • Nathan & Tessa Ill • Laura Inveen & Bill Shaw • Joel Ivey & Sheyrl Murdock • Stuart Jennings & Jan Ng • Robert Kaplan & Margaret Levi • Janet W. Ketcham • Ford W. Kiene • Rikki & Lynne Kjolso • Katharine Kreis • Sharon Lamm • Karen Landreth • Shannon Lawless & Paul Crisalli • Keith & Sharon Lindaas • Diankha Linear • Loeb Family Foundation • Shelley Logan • Jeffrey & Barbara Mandula • Cat & Cliff Martin • Barbara Martyn & Robert Boundy • Michael Mathieu • Bill & Colleen McAleer • Debra McBaugh & Arden Scroggs • Carol McDonald • Michael Montwill • James Moore & Joan Romano • Zack Mosner & Patty Friedman • Kevin J. Murphy & Karen Freeman • Marcia Nagae • Chelle Nelson & Steven Corey • Ruth & Stephen Newman • Carla & Dean Nichols • Pearl & Ken Noreen • Craig & Deanna Norsen • Marilyn Nowogroski • Martin Owen & Dana Shemorry • Kim & Curo Pasciuto • Joan Poliak • Judy G. Poll • Eric Candell & William Powell • Geoffrey T. Prentiss • Peggy Ramsey • Amy Whittenburg & Stephen Rattner • Pamela Reed & Sandy Smolan • Jean & Kirk Robinson • Ron Roseman & Elizabeth Thomas • Joan Roth • John Ryan & Jody Foster • Terry Sateren • Marta Schee & Langdon Miller • Kristen Webb & David Schooler • Joe Schwartz • Michael Sheirbon • Don & Goldie Silverman • Evelyn Simpson • Douglas Smith & Stephanie Ellis Smith • Lawrence Soriano & Elizabeth Starkand-Soriano • Margaret Stanley • Jane Stevens & Jerry Zimmerman • Lisa & John Stewart • Michael Summy • Norman H. & M. Lynn Swick • C Rhea & Wendy Thompson • Dennis Tiffany • Rick & Suzy Titcomb • Ellen & Mike Vernon • Tony & Pat Vivolo • Arthur & Hattie Vogel • Michael Von Korff & Linda Le Resche • Brooke & Josh Williams • Donald & Arda Williams • Gary & Nancy Willis • Christopher & Tracy Yang • Anonymous (14)

TRIBUTE GIFTS, CONT Kate Neville by Patricia Limberg • Tricia Pearson by Kristin Pearson • The People of Gander, Newfoundland by Jeanne Lundquist • The Playwright & Cast of Nina Simone: Four Women by Anonymous • Ted & Dennis Reynolds’ 50th Wedding Anniversary by Kelly Westerfield, Michael Hansen, Blane Coppin, Sandi Swarthout, & Vivian Hanset • Dottie Simpson & Nancy Alvord by Marsha & Jay Glazer • The Storytellers Featured at Seattle Rep by Barbara Hume • James & Katherine Tune’s Commitment to the Arts by Mary Hamilton & Jack White • The Victims of September 11, 2001 by Penny Tetter • Andrew Willhelm by Andrea H. Reay

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Executive Producer’s Circle($10,000 – $14,999)

AHS FoundationAlhadeff Family Charitable FoundationPaige & Doug ArmentroutElizabeth Choy & James E. LobsenzJacki & Jim CopacinoLarry & Amy CoreyDick & Mary Beth GemperleMaureen & John HarleyJohn & Ellen HillNorman & Lisa JudahKawasaki FoundationLeslie LackeyLynn Manley & Lex LindseyRebecca & Grant PomeringAnn Ramsay-Jenkins & The William M. Jenkins Advised Trust

Rachel M. & David P. RobertHerman & Faye Sarkowsky Charitable FoundationDavid & Catherine SkinnerInda Taylor & Raymond SpindleRichard B. Stead & Elizabeth A. RyllHelen R. StusserTaucher Family FoundationJames & Katherine TuneMary Ann & John UnderwoodShirley & David UrdalJean Baur ViereckMaggie WalkerThomas Wright & Alexandra Brouwer-WrightAnonymous (2)

Producer’s Circle ($5,000 – $9,999)Diana & Warren Aakervik, Jr.Kenny & Marleen AlhadeffAmy & Bob BautistaNatanya Bednarski & Gregory K. JohnsonGlenn Bonci & Joan RonnenkampBetty BottlerJeanne & Jon CantaliniTom & Cynthia CaptainDeanna CochenerAmy Compton-Phillips & Lou PhillipsAdam & Whitney CornellDarrel S. CowanMary CranstounDick & Jill DavisTracy & Suzanne DawDennis & Deborah DeYoungJeanne Eagleson & John V. GrayLonnie & Susan EdelheitJoanne R. EusterBob Evans & Steve DavisSandy & Katie FarewellJuli FarrisKent Fisher & Barbra RichardsonKaren & Doug FletcherBilly & Cheryl Geffon

Katharyn GerlichVirginia Gilder & Lynn SlaughterScottland GlennTiffany R. GortonMr. & Mrs. Richard C. HedreenKen HitzToni & Rod HoffmanElise Holschuh & Brian McAndrewsParul & Gary HoulahanGrady & Heather HughesJudith Jesiolowski & David ThompsonBrent JohnsonJoan E. Mathews JulnesTim & Megan KirleyChris & Kathleen KosmosMike & Debbie KossCaptain M. Thomas & Gwenann KroonMichael LeakeAmy Theobald & Cara B. LeeMandy LeifheitDena & Ron LevineGreg & Diane LindLaura & Roy LundgrenNicholas & Dana MasingtonBlanche & Stephen MaxwellKevin McCarthy & Annalisa GironiPhilip & Jill McCuneKaren & Rick McMichaelWayne & Carla MillageRobin & Dave NelsonGrace Nordhoff & Jonathan BeardGlenna Olson & Conrad WoutersDeclan O’Neill & Patricia Pearson O’NeillMary PigottKate RiordanNicholas Roberts & Yvonne Chang RobertsDavid RobinsonValerie RobinsonJudy & Kermit RosenDeborah & Doug RosenAaron & Erika RubensonDarlene SahadiEliza SheldenMr. Robert SondheimCarlyn J. SteinerHal & Ann StrongThomas TilfordJanice TsaiVijay & Sita VasheeHoward & Joan VoorheisMarisa & Brad WalkerBruce & Peggy WantaMichael & Marsha WardenJohn Wicher & Travis PennKinnon W. WilliamsShannon WilliamsShauna Woods & Benjamin ArenasWyman Youth TrustSteven & Tina YentzerJohn ZagulaAnonymous (2)

Playwright’s Circle($3,000 – $4,999)Nikhil & Sheetal AgarwalAdrienne & Blaise

Robert & Ali AlexanderRene AlkoffRhoda Altom & Cory CarlsonWilliam † & Nancy BainStephen Behnen & Mary HornsbyEileen BirgePatricia Anne BonnellThomas & Claudia CampanileRoland Carette-Meyers & Kiki PenoyerSusan CorwinBrent Deim & Michael Rivera-DirksHolly & Eric DillonJim & Gaylee DuncanEmily Evans & Kevin WilsonSarah Patton & Peter FeichtmeirLyn & Paul FentonGil & Karen FlanaganAnne Middleton FosterAndrew Brink & Edward GaliSusan Moskwa & Nick GernerDan & Molly GoldmanLynn & Brian Grant FamilyKatharine GraubardLyn & Jerry GrinsteinEric Gustafson & Martin SanchezMary Kay HaggardLaura & David HeardKristin Ovregaard HeeterJeffrey Herrmann & Sara WaisanenPeter Hiatt & Ron HudenAndrew & Delney Hilen & the Hilen FoundationAlyssa HochmanConnie & Dan HungateNancy Iannucci & Harvey JonesCathy KittoKaren Koon & Brad EdwardsMorris & Carolyn KremenJim & Jean KunzRoss & Tracy LincoffJ. Pierre & Felice LoebelMike & Lisa LoshLora & Parker MasonDebbie Ann McCallisterSandy & Jack McCulloughJoy McNicholsJohn, Gail, Daniel & Ian MensherChuck & Nancy MertelMark & Susan MinerichJenny & Matt MuilenburgJerry NagaeSamantha Temple NeukomIlse H. OlesJennifer & Jeff PayneCarol & Doug PowellPaul Purcell & Barbara GuzzoAnita Ramasastry & Walter WalshCarrie RhodesSteve & Liz RummageDr. & Mrs. Bill SchnallGreg Smith & Betty Mattson-SmithPaul & Michelle StamnesDelphine & Charles StevensLeonard & Marsha StevensTodd & Jane SummerfeltTammy A. TalmanRichard & Catherine WakefieldMelinda & Sterling WilsonBrien WygleJane Zalutsky & Mark KantorAnonymous (5)

Tribute GiftsTribute gifts are a wonderful

way to remember a lovedone, honor a friend, or

celebrate a special occasion.

IN MEMORY Vernon Carlton Bryant, Jr. by Commercial Office Interiors, by Sarah Brixey, by HelenJean Bryant, by Nanci Price Scoular & Andrew Scoular, by Nanci, Jillian, & Dru at Allsteel • George Gelernter by Virginia Wyman • Rick Gustafson by Nicki Brown, by Jennifer & David Gaulding, by Susan Henderson, by John & Carole Holland, by Alice Mailloux, by Lisa McConville, by Roger & Stacy Rounds, by Andrea Schneider & Kristin Petchnick, by Tom & Sandy Schuder, by Dawn & Mike Taylor, by Betty H. Winfield • Jerry Manning by Lory Manning • Ed & Emily Nelson by Anonymous • Robert Romeo by Anonymous • Constance Wentzel by Marty Wentzel

IN HONOR Evan Cartwright by Martin Johansson & Betsy Groat • Veliere Crump by Annie Delucchi • Jane Davis by David R. Davis •Roy & Mollie Hammarlund by Mark Hammarlund • Winky Hussey by Andrew Benjamin & Shelley Saunders, by Bob & Micki Flowers • Gwen Kroon & Charlotte Lin by Jerry Kroon & Roxanne Shepherd • Jerry Large by Virginia Wyman • Marcella McCaffray by Deborah T. Killinger

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The accuracy of this list is important to us; we welcome notification of unintended omissions.

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Director’s Circle ($1,200 – $2,999)Braden Abraham & Cheyenne Casebier • Mary & David Alhadeff • David & Gay Allais • Virginia Anderson • Phoebe H. Andrew • Patty & Jimmy Barrier • CraigS. Bartholomew • Douglas & Maria Bayer • Rod & Mary Jo Bench • George & Joan Berry • Luther Black &Christina Wright • Larry Blake • Susan & William Block • Kent R. Burnham • Werner & Janet Cadera • Patrick & Mary Callan • Gretchen C. & Don E. Campbell • Sonya Campion • Stephen & Stacy Carlson • Bill Cavender & Mary K. Neumeister • D. Thompson & Karen Challinor • Sylvia & Craig Chambers • Tamra Chandler & Jeff Mosier • Peter Williams & Su Chang • Sarah Cole • Theodore J. & Patricia S. Collins • Ben Coscarart • Dan Crawford & Cora Breuner • W. Michael Crenshaw & Mary Brodd • Mr. & Mrs. James P. Crutcher • Todd & Sylvie Currie • Helen Bowen Blair • Heidi de Laubenfels & Harris Clarke • Alison W. Hicks • David R. Davis • Elizabeth & Miles Drake • Betty Dykstra • Susann & Don Edmond • Jill Ekar & Al Barney • Jon & Laurene Ekse • Richard & Marlene Fallquist • Elisabeth Farwell-Moreland & Gary Moreland • Stan & Jane Fields • Carol Finn • Sue & Frank Gallo • Nancy Gallup • Bill, Lindy, & Louisa Gaylord • Carver & Carmen Gayton • Erina Gehring & Peter Versnel • Lynne Graybeal & Scott Harron • Jean-Pierre Green & Jennifer Ladd • Timothy Greenleaf & Rebecca Roe • Andrew & Michelle Haines • Jeannie Hale • Chuck & Kathy Hamilton • Sandy & Dave Hanower • Wassef & Racha Haroun • Drs. Michael & Teresa Hart • Jan P. Havlisch • Roger & Kelly Heeringa • Kara Hefley & James Leigh • John Hempelmann & Mary McGill • Jamie Herlich McIalwain & Joe McIalwain • Steve & Sandy Hill • Mark Hirayama & Sandra McKnight • Bruce & Bridget Horne • Eric & Mary Horvitz • Dr. Francis P. Hunkins & Dr. Patricia Hammill • Thomas Hurley • Frederick & Joan Hutto • Dean M. Ishiki • Jon Jensen & Kathy Early • Warren Johnson • Gary & Susan Jones • Barry & Erica Kaplan • H. David Kaplan • Donor Name Redacted • Leslie Nelson - Kellogg • William & Angela Kennedy • Lorna Kneeland • Richard & Claire Knierim • Greg Kucera & Larry Yocom • Ted & Susan Kutscher • Stuart Lane • Rosanne Lapan • Liam Lavery & Yazmin Mehdi • Eileen Lennon & Barrie Carter • Rachel Lerman • Mark Levine & John Keppeler • First Light Fund • Sen. Marko Liias • Abe Lillard & Julia Kalmus • Ellen Look & Tony Cavalieri • Michael & Barbara Luxenberg • The MacKlunders • Jerry & Kristie Mahan • Dr. Peter & Jackie Mansfield • Carmen Mayo • Carolyn McClurkan • Patrick & Rosalie McHale • Karen & Jeffrey McHenry • Frances Mead • Sarah Burnell Meardon • Brian Meenaghan • Susan Mersereau & Philip White • Michael Milligan & Jeanne E Fund & Bainbridge Foundation • Pamela & Donald Mitchell • Jeremy Modjeska • Robert & Claudia Nelson• Erika J. Nesholm • Liam Newman • Donald & MelissaNielsen • Chuck Nordhoff & Maribeth Capeloto • J. Nordstrom • Joe G. Norman, Jr. • Neil Oldenburg• Lisa & Keith Oratz • John & Teresa Osborn • Lee & Alison Parsons • Terri & Ron Pehrson • Kyle & Michele Peltonen • Lawrence Peters • Bob Platte & Sharon Bailey • Donald Pogoloff • K R Prabha & Unmesh W • Nancy & Kelley Price • Andrea W. Rabinowitz • Dr. & Mrs. Patrick A. Ragen • Kirk Redmond & Connie Clark-Redmond • Mike Repass • Victoria Ries & Samuel Saracino • Jeffrey Robinson & Mary Dicke •Michelle Ulick Rosenthal • Nina Russell & Tom Rubin• Barbara Sando • Ingrid & Stanley Savage & theHilen Foundation • Seattle Spine & Sports Medicine • Gayle & Bob Seda • Jeanne Sheldon & Marvin Parsons • Richard & Barbara Shikiar • Laurette & LeRoy Simmons • H. Warren & Nancy Smith • Kristen & Michael Soltman • Ronald & Dawnelle Spaulding • Robert & Susan Spieth • Kathleen & Rob Spitzer • Barbara & Burton Sternoff •

Cindy & Bob Strauss • Lisa Taylor & Josh Stickler • Alex Sutton & Karen Easterbrook • David & Nancy Thacher • Judge Brian & Mrs. Linda Tollefson • Bill & Alice Van Pelt • Moya Vazquez • Cynthia Wells & Tim Kerr • Judith A. Whetzel • Heather Wilde & James Gierman • Jay & Linda Willenberg • Chelle Williams • Matthew Williams & Patricia Read-Williams • Nancy Williams • Sarah & Jason Wine • Mrs. Howard S. Wright • Scott & Jenny Wyatt • Christian & Joyce Zobel • Anonymous (11)

Benefactor’s Circle ($600 – $1,199)A. Michael Adams • Heather Andersen • Ashley W.Andrew & Adam A. Crowley • Jane & Brian Andrew• Joe Ashley • John Aslin & Carole Grisham • Kendall & Sonia Baker • Art & Mary Fran Barkshire • Sarah & Scott Bednar • Stephanie Berntsen • Luann & Irv Bertram • Susan Brandt & Van White • Philip Brazil• Carol & Jonathan Buchter • Bruce Burger • Rita Calabro & Jim Kelly • Bill & Christine Campbell •Carey Family Foundation • Dennis & Aline Caulley • Terry & Jane Chadsey • Aru & Vibhas Chandorkar • Marc Cohen & Eleanor Hoague • Julie Shapiro & Shelly F. Cohen • Gary & Consuelo Corbett • Susan Coughlin& John Lauber • Crissa Cugini • Steve & Susanne Daley • Janice D’Amato • Leslie Decker & Steve Rimmer •Mark Diamond & Deborah Perluss • John & Misty Doty • Sandra B. Dunn • Erin & Bill Ellis • Jean Falls • DonteFelder & Tanisha Brandon-Felder • Victor & Patricia Feltin • Charlie Fink & Leonard Jones • David Friedt & Marilyn Brockman • Bruce Funkhouser & Michelle Friars • Jacob Garcia • Joe & Marilyn Germano • Robert Greco • Ted & Sandy Greenlee • Alexandre Grigorovitch & Vera Kirichuk • John Grubb • Melissa Handler • Lawrence & Hylton Hard Fund • Wanda Herndon • Dougal Hewitt • Frank Hughes & Paula Diehr • Mark Igra & Nancy Simon • Catherine & Gordon Iles • Nathan & Tessa Ill • Laura Inveen & Bill Shaw • Joel Ivey & Sheyrl Murdock • Stuart Jennings & Jan Ng • Robert Kaplan & Margaret Levi • Janet W. Ketcham •Ford W. Kiene • Rikki & Lynne Kjolso • Katharine Kreis • Sharon Lamm • Karen Landreth • Shannon Lawless & Paul Crisalli • Keith & Sharon Lindaas • Diankha Linear• Loeb Family Foundation • Shelley Logan • Jeffrey & Barbara Mandula • Cat & Cliff Martin • Barbara Martyn & Robert Boundy • Michael Mathieu • Bill & Colleen McAleer • Debra McBaugh & Arden Scroggs • Carol McDonald • Michael Montwill • James Moore & Joan Romano • Zack Mosner & Patty Friedman • Kevin J. Murphy & Karen Freeman • Marcia Nagae • Chelle Nelson & Steven Corey • Ruth & Stephen Newman • Carla & Dean Nichols • Pearl & Ken Noreen • Craig & Deanna Norsen • Marilyn Nowogroski • Martin Owen& Dana Shemorry • Kim & Curo Pasciuto • Joan Poliak • Judy G. Poll • Eric Candell & William Powell • Geoffrey T. Prentiss • Peggy Ramsey • Amy Whittenburg & Stephen Rattner • Pamela Reed & Sandy Smolan• Jean & Kirk Robinson • Ron Roseman & Elizabeth Thomas • Joan Roth • John Ryan & Jody Foster • Terry Sateren • Marta Schee & Langdon Miller • Kristen Webb & David Schooler • Joe Schwartz • MichaelSheirbon • Don & Goldie Silverman • Evelyn Simpson• Douglas Smith & Stephanie Ellis Smith • Lawrence Soriano & Elizabeth Starkand-Soriano • Margaret Stanley • Jane Stevens & Jerry Zimmerman • Lisa &John Stewart • Michael Summy • Norman H. & M. Lynn Swick • C Rhea & Wendy Thompson • Dennis Tiffany • Rick & Suzy Titcomb • Ellen & Mike Vernon • Tony & Pat Vivolo • Arthur & Hattie Vogel • Michael Von Korff & Linda Le Resche • Brooke & Josh Williams • Donald & Arda Williams • Gary & Nancy Willis • Christopher & Tracy Yang • Anonymous (14)

TRIBUTE GIFTS, CONT Kate Neville by Patricia Limberg • Tricia Pearson by Kristin Pearson • The People of Gander, Newfoundland by Jeanne Lundquist • The Playwright & Cast of Nina Simone: Four Women by Anonymous • Ted & Dennis Reynolds’ 50th Wedding Anniversary by Kelly Westerfield, Michael Hansen, Blane Coppin, Sandi Swarthout, & Vivian Hanset • Dottie Simpson & Nancy Alvord by Marsha & Jay Glazer • The Storytellers Featured at Seattle Rep by Barbara Hume • James & Katherine Tune’s Commitment to the Arts by Mary Hamilton & Jack White • The Victims of September 11, 2001 by Penny Tetter • Andrew Willhelm by Andrea H. Reay

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SRO Executive BoardSeattle Rep Organization (SRO)SRO is a 70+ member volunteer group established in 1963. Through The Shop at the Rep, themed fundraisers, and four service projects, SRO donates more than $30,000 and over 3,800 volunteer hours each season. They also support Interns and Apprentices, assemble subscriber materials for mailings, and volunteer at the Seattle Rep admin front desk. Monthly Spotlight Meetings feature “Interviews with the Artists.”

Learn more at seattlerep.org/volunteer

Braden Abraham* Artistic DirectorJeffrey Herrmann Managing Director

Artistic

Elisabeth Farwell-Moreland*PRODUCING DIRECTOR

Kaytlin McIntyreDIRECTOR OF CASTING & NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT

Hattie Claire AndresARTISTIC ASSOCIATE & ASSISTANT TO THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Angie KamelPUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Lia FakhouriPUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATE

Julia ThorntonRESIDENT MUSIC CONSULTANT

Christopher BreyerCONSULTING DRAMATURG

Hal Brooks Constanza RomeroASSOCIATE ARTISTS

Marco Collins Wendy Goldberg Lily Houghton Justin Huertas C.A. Johnson Hansol Jung Brian Quijada Matt Schatz Samantha Silva Ruby Rae Spiegel Cheryl L. West Anna ZieglerARTISTS UNDER COMMISSION

Engagement

Nabra NelsonDIRECTOR OF ARTS ENGAGEMENT

Alex Lee ReedYOUTH ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Maddie NapelPATP COORDINATOR

Artist Relations

Christy Bain**DIRECTOR OF ARTIST RELATIONS

Ariel BuiARTIST RELATIONS ASSOCIATE

Production

Sann HallPRODUCTION MANAGER

Brian Fauska*TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Robert J. Aguilar*LIGHTING DIRECTOR

Tyler KriegASST. PRODUCTION MANAGER

WileyASSOCIATE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Stina LottiPRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

Yuko ArigaPRODUCTION COORDINATOR

CARPENTERS

Jon Zucker**SCENE SHOP FOREMAN

Denny Hartung**MASTER SHOP CARPENTER

Patrick Robinson* Randall Reece Michael McKenna Joel HerreraSCENIC CARPENTERS

COSTUME SHOP

Denise Damico*COSTUME DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR

Emily BlancheASSISTANT COSTUME DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Danielle NievesCOSTUME DESIGN ASSOCIATE

Chanté HamannCOSTUME DESIGN ASSISTANT

Naomi WeberTAILOR/DRAPER

Christina Hobbs Jim WesterlandDRAPERS

Patti Emmert Lisa Lockard** Laura Mé Smith**FIRST HANDS

Julia Tremarco Anji Wetherill Ivy Ash Rachel Smith-Ferri Ruthanne SwansonSTITCHERS

Maggie Carrido Adams Jordan KearnsDRESSERS

Sarah Gladden**COSTUME STOCK MANAGER

Joyce Degenfelder**WIG MASTER

Shelby Rogers Kelly SchmidtWIG ASSISTANTS

Jenn Hill Sally MellisHAIR CREW

Brent RobertsCOSTUME PROPS ARTISAN/DYER

Imelda Daranciang*BAGLEY WRIGHT WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

Cindy Sabye*LEO K. WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

PROPERTIES

Jolene Obertin**PROPERTIES DIRECTOR

Karla DavenportPROPERTIES ASSISTANT

James Severson* Nicolette Vannais** Angela ZyllaPROPERTIES ARTISANS

SCENIC ARTS

Ruth GilmoreCHARGE SCENIC ARTIST

Maureen Wilhelm*LEAD SCENIC ARTIST

Beth PetersonSCENIC ARTIST

STAGE CREW: BAGLEY WRIGHT THEATER

Noel ClaytonMASTER STAGE CARPENTER

Dave ScamporlinaMASTER ELECTRICIAN

Jeremiah Foglesong*MASTER PROPERTIES

Nathan Kahler*HEAD AUDIO ENGINEER

Tony SmithHEAD FLYPERSON

STAGE CREW: LEO K. THEATER

Joel WilmotMASTER STAGE CARPENTER

Desirae BrownleeMASTER ELECTRICIAN

Mark KridaHEAD AUDIO ENGINEER

STAGE MANAGEMENT

Jessica C. Bomball Caitlin Denney-Turner Rachael Dorman Jeremiah Givers Maria Gray Zachary Jenkins Stina Lotti Adrienne Mendoza Michael B. Paul Cristine Ann Reynolds Shellie Stone Brenda K. Walker Erin Zatloka

Executive

Alyssa BostwickEXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & BOARD LIAISON

Administration & Human Resources

Stuart JenningsINTERIM DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Finance

Jodi ColliganACTING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Gi Hara**CONTROLLER

Wollansa ChekolAP COORDINATOR

Supriya HariharanACCOUNTANT

I.T. & Operations

Colin Warriner*INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

Sean LittleFACILITIES SUPERVISOR

Debra Forman*RECEPTIONIST

Marketing & Communications

Andrew L. HainesDIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Steve BrownMARKETING & ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

Rowena YowCONTENT & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Michelle S. LeyvaPUBLICIST

Angela NickersonCREATIVE DIRECTOR

Noelle McCabePUBLICATIONS & DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER

Richie CarpenterWEB PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

Allison DunmoreSOCIAL MEDIA & PRESS MANAGER

Veliere CrumpGROUP SALES MANAGER

Catherine HuberMARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Olivia MangioneGRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Evan CartwrightBUSINESS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Joanna BarnebeyDATA OPERATIONS MANAGER

Timothy V. Norris Jr.DATA RESOURCES MANAGER

PATRON EXPERIENCE

Claire KoleskePATRON EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR

Marcus WilliamsPATRON SERVICES MANAGER

Sutton ViePATRON SERVICES ASSISTANT MANAGER

Devonnie A. BlackPATRON SERVICES LEAD

Sara Albertson Sprite Autenreith Alyssa Hall Emily Hall Guy Simpson, IIIPATRON SERVICES SPECIALISTS

FRONT OF HOUSE

Lance ParkAUDIENCE SERVICES DIRECTOR

Taylor KestersonLEAD LOBBY MANAGER

Tony Morse Zacharee Simms Haley ThomasHOUSE MANAGERS

Ellie SavidgeASL INTERPRETING COORDINATOR

Development

Jamie Herlich McIalwainDIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Melissa HusbyASSOC. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Sarah BednarCORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR

Kate NevilleINSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR

Amy BokanevINDIVIDUAL GIVING DIRECTOR

Chris QuiliciDONOR RELATIONS OFFICER

Janet ShaughnessyDONOR RELATIONS OFFICER

Heather SeethoffSPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR

Anna StricklandDONOR STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATE

Lori GicklhornGRANTS ASSOCIATE

Ben Swenson-KlattDEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Linnea IngallsGIFT PROCESSING SPECIALIST

Sarah WrightDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

Professional Arts Training Program

Antonieta Castillo CarpioPRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Jamie “James” CoblentzSCENIC ARTS (PROPS)

Madisen CrowleySTAGE MANAGEMENT

Gabrielle DuongSCENIC ARTS (PAINT)

Reed FloresDIRECTING/LITERARY

Yanci HuezoYOUTH ENGAGEMENT

Annika Perez-KrikorianDIRECTING/CASTING

Anna VraneySTAGE MANAGEMENT

Abigail WangLIGHTING DESIGN

Alyssa WoodburyDEVELOPMENT

Staff

* An employee of 10 or more years. ** An employee of 20 or more years. Bold Member of Senior Leadership Team

Sandra LucasPRESIDENT

Carmen SpoffordFIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Michael LeakeSECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Judy HuckaTREASURER

Dottie DelaneyRECORDING SECRETARY

Cathy KittoCORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Diane CodySRO REPRESENTATIVE

John GrahamFoundation

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Seattle Repertory

Organization

The Chisholm Foundation

Ballinger Family Foundation

Seattle Rep is proud to acknowledge the support of the following regional and national organizations, whose generous grants and sponsorships make possible artistic and audience programs serving 150,000 theatergoers each year, including mainstage productions, new work, and youth and community engagement initiatives.

Join these philanthropic leaders in supporting great theater in Seattle.

Institutional Donors

Seattle Repertory Theatre Foundation

Ballmer Group

MEDIA SPONSORS

Garneau-Nicon Family

Foundation

Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation

Laurents/Hatcher Foundation

Theatre Forward’s Advancing Theatre Program

The Norcliffe Foundation

Grousemont Foundation

$400,000+

$100,000 - $399,999

$50,000 - $99,999

$25,000 - $49,999

$10,000 - $24,999

$5,000 - $9,999

$2,500 - $4,999

More Information Melissa Husby 206.443.2202 x1014 melissa.husby@seattlerep.org

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ATLAS Workbase

Avennia Winery

Baird Private Wealth Management

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

The Boeing Company

City Catering Company

Clark Nuber P.S.

The Morgan Fund at Seattle Foundation

NextLevel

Nordstrom, Inc.

Peach Foundation

Robert Chinn Foundation

Treeline Foundation

U.S. Bank Foundation

AT&T

Forest Foundation

Hazel Miller Foundation

Kutscher Hereford Bertram Burkart Brown & Cashman, PLLC

The Loeb Family Charitable Foundation

Moccasin Lake Foundation

Muckleshoot Charitable Fund

Pecado Bueno

Summit Law Group

U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management

BECUBNSF Railway FoundationCompton LumberDavis Wright TremaineFlatstick PubFour Park Avenue LLC

Lester and Phyllis Epstein FoundationMacy'sMorgan Stanley Private Wealth ManagementTulalip Tribes Charitable ContributionsWashington State Arts Commission

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SRO Executive BoardSeattle Rep Organization (SRO)SRO is a 70+ member volunteer group established in 1963. Through The Shop at the Rep, themed fundraisers, and four service projects, SRO donates more than $30,000 and over 3,800 volunteer hours each season. They also support Interns and Apprentices, assemble subscriber materials for mailings, and volunteer at the Seattle Rep admin front desk. Monthly Spotlight Meetings feature “Interviews with the Artists.”

Learn more at seattlerep.org/volunteer

Braden Abraham* Artistic DirectorJeffrey Herrmann Managing Director

Artistic

Elisabeth Farwell-Moreland*PRODUCING DIRECTOR

Kaytlin McIntyreDIRECTOR OF CASTING & NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT

Hattie Claire AndresARTISTIC ASSOCIATE & ASSISTANT TO THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Angie KamelPUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Lia FakhouriPUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATE

Julia ThorntonRESIDENT MUSIC CONSULTANT

Christopher BreyerCONSULTING DRAMATURG

Hal Brooks Constanza RomeroASSOCIATE ARTISTS

Marco Collins Wendy Goldberg Lily Houghton Justin Huertas C.A. Johnson Hansol Jung Brian Quijada Matt Schatz Samantha Silva Ruby Rae Spiegel Cheryl L. West Anna ZieglerARTISTS UNDER COMMISSION

Engagement

Nabra NelsonDIRECTOR OF ARTS ENGAGEMENT

Alex Lee ReedYOUTH ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Maddie NapelPATP COORDINATOR

Artist Relations

Christy Bain**DIRECTOR OF ARTIST RELATIONS

Ariel BuiARTIST RELATIONS ASSOCIATE

Production

Sann HallPRODUCTION MANAGER

Brian Fauska*TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Robert J. Aguilar*LIGHTING DIRECTOR

Tyler KriegASST. PRODUCTION MANAGER

WileyASSOCIATE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Stina LottiPRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

Yuko ArigaPRODUCTION COORDINATOR

CARPENTERS

Jon Zucker**SCENE SHOP FOREMAN

Denny Hartung**MASTER SHOP CARPENTER

Patrick Robinson* Randall Reece Michael McKenna Joel HerreraSCENIC CARPENTERS

COSTUME SHOP

Denise Damico*COSTUME DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR

Emily BlancheASSISTANT COSTUME DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Danielle NievesCOSTUME DESIGN ASSOCIATE

Chanté HamannCOSTUME DESIGN ASSISTANT

Naomi WeberTAILOR/DRAPER

Christina Hobbs Jim WesterlandDRAPERS

Patti Emmert Lisa Lockard** Laura Mé Smith**FIRST HANDS

Julia Tremarco Anji Wetherill Ivy Ash Rachel Smith-Ferri Ruthanne SwansonSTITCHERS

Maggie Carrido Adams Jordan KearnsDRESSERS

Sarah Gladden**COSTUME STOCK MANAGER

Joyce Degenfelder**WIG MASTER

Shelby Rogers Kelly SchmidtWIG ASSISTANTS

Jenn Hill Sally MellisHAIR CREW

Brent RobertsCOSTUME PROPS ARTISAN/DYER

Imelda Daranciang*BAGLEY WRIGHT WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

Cindy Sabye*LEO K. WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

PROPERTIES

Jolene Obertin**PROPERTIES DIRECTOR

Karla DavenportPROPERTIES ASSISTANT

James Severson* Nicolette Vannais** Angela ZyllaPROPERTIES ARTISANS

SCENIC ARTS

Ruth GilmoreCHARGE SCENIC ARTIST

Maureen Wilhelm*LEAD SCENIC ARTIST

Beth PetersonSCENIC ARTIST

STAGE CREW: BAGLEY WRIGHT THEATER

Noel ClaytonMASTER STAGE CARPENTER

Dave ScamporlinaMASTER ELECTRICIAN

Jeremiah Foglesong*MASTER PROPERTIES

Nathan Kahler*HEAD AUDIO ENGINEER

Tony SmithHEAD FLYPERSON

STAGE CREW: LEO K. THEATER

Joel WilmotMASTER STAGE CARPENTER

Desirae BrownleeMASTER ELECTRICIAN

Mark KridaHEAD AUDIO ENGINEER

STAGE MANAGEMENT

Jessica C. Bomball Caitlin Denney-Turner Rachael Dorman Jeremiah Givers Maria Gray Zachary Jenkins Stina Lotti Adrienne Mendoza Michael B. Paul Cristine Ann Reynolds Shellie Stone Brenda K. Walker Erin Zatloka

Executive

Alyssa BostwickEXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & BOARD LIAISON

Administration & Human Resources

Stuart JenningsINTERIM DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Finance

Jodi ColliganACTING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Gi Hara**CONTROLLER

Wollansa ChekolAP COORDINATOR

Supriya HariharanACCOUNTANT

I.T. & Operations

Colin Warriner*INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

Sean LittleFACILITIES SUPERVISOR

Debra Forman*RECEPTIONIST

Marketing & Communications

Andrew L. HainesDIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Steve BrownMARKETING & ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

Rowena YowCONTENT & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Michelle S. LeyvaPUBLICIST

Angela NickersonCREATIVE DIRECTOR

Noelle McCabePUBLICATIONS & DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER

Richie CarpenterWEB PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

Allison DunmoreSOCIAL MEDIA & PRESS MANAGER

Veliere CrumpGROUP SALES MANAGER

Catherine HuberMARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Olivia MangioneGRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Evan CartwrightBUSINESS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Joanna BarnebeyDATA OPERATIONS MANAGER

Timothy V. Norris Jr.DATA RESOURCES MANAGER

PATRON EXPERIENCE

Claire KoleskePATRON EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR

Marcus WilliamsPATRON SERVICES MANAGER

Sutton ViePATRON SERVICES ASSISTANT MANAGER

Devonnie A. BlackPATRON SERVICES LEAD

Sara Albertson Sprite Autenreith Alyssa Hall Emily Hall Guy Simpson, IIIPATRON SERVICES SPECIALISTS

FRONT OF HOUSE

Lance ParkAUDIENCE SERVICES DIRECTOR

Taylor KestersonLEAD LOBBY MANAGER

Tony Morse Zacharee Simms Haley ThomasHOUSE MANAGERS

Ellie SavidgeASL INTERPRETING COORDINATOR

Development

Jamie Herlich McIalwainDIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Melissa HusbyASSOC. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Sarah BednarCORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR

Kate NevilleINSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR

Amy BokanevINDIVIDUAL GIVING DIRECTOR

Chris QuiliciDONOR RELATIONS OFFICER

Janet ShaughnessyDONOR RELATIONS OFFICER

Heather SeethoffSPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR

Anna StricklandDONOR STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATE

Lori GicklhornGRANTS ASSOCIATE

Ben Swenson-KlattDEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Linnea IngallsGIFT PROCESSING SPECIALIST

Sarah WrightDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

Professional Arts Training Program

Antonieta Castillo CarpioPRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Jamie “James” CoblentzSCENIC ARTS (PROPS)

Madisen CrowleySTAGE MANAGEMENT

Gabrielle DuongSCENIC ARTS (PAINT)

Reed FloresDIRECTING/LITERARY

Yanci HuezoYOUTH ENGAGEMENT

Annika Perez-KrikorianDIRECTING/CASTING

Anna VraneySTAGE MANAGEMENT

Abigail WangLIGHTING DESIGN

Alyssa WoodburyDEVELOPMENT

Staff

* An employee of 10 or more years. ** An employee of 20 or more years. Bold Member of Senior Leadership Team

Sandra LucasPRESIDENT

Carmen SpoffordFIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Michael LeakeSECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Judy HuckaTREASURER

Dottie DelaneyRECORDING SECRETARY

Cathy KittoCORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Diane CodySRO REPRESENTATIVE

John GrahamFoundation

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Seattle Repertory

Organization

The Chisholm Foundation

Ballinger Family Foundation

Seattle Rep is proud to acknowledge the support of the following regional and national organizations, whose generous grants and sponsorships make possible artistic and audience programs serving 150,000 theatergoers each year, including mainstage productions, new work, and youth and community engagement initiatives.

Join these philanthropic leaders in supporting great theater in Seattle.

Institutional Donors

Seattle Repertory Theatre Foundation

Ballmer Group

MEDIA SPONSORS

Garneau-Nicon Family

Foundation

Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation

Laurents/Hatcher Foundation

Theatre Forward’s Advancing Theatre Program

The Norcliffe Foundation

Grousemont Foundation

$400,000+

$100,000 - $399,999

$50,000 - $99,999

$25,000 - $49,999

$10,000 - $24,999

$5,000 - $9,999

$2,500 - $4,999

More Information Melissa Husby 206.443.2202 x1014 melissa.husby@seattlerep.org

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ATLAS Workbase

Avennia Winery

Baird Private Wealth Management

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

The Boeing Company

City Catering Company

Clark Nuber P.S.

The Morgan Fund at Seattle Foundation

NextLevel

Nordstrom, Inc.

Peach Foundation

Robert Chinn Foundation

Treeline Foundation

U.S. Bank Foundation

AT&T

Forest Foundation

Hazel Miller Foundation

Kutscher Hereford Bertram Burkart Brown & Cashman, PLLC

The Loeb Family Charitable Foundation

Moccasin Lake Foundation

Muckleshoot Charitable Fund

Pecado Bueno

Summit Law Group

U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management

BECUBNSF Railway FoundationCompton LumberDavis Wright TremaineFlatstick PubFour Park Avenue LLC

Lester and Phyllis Epstein FoundationMacy'sMorgan Stanley Private Wealth ManagementTulalip Tribes Charitable ContributionsWashington State Arts Commission

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