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Kiss me,Kate

A TOPSY-TURVY MIX OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY, GANGSTERS & ROMANTIC ENTANGLEMENTS.

MUSIC & LYRICS BY COLE PORTER

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Kiss me,Kate

Produced and Directed byTod Booth*

Tod Booth is a proud member in good standing of Stage Directors and Choreographers,the union for professional directors, New York, New York.

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Kiss Me, Kate is presented by special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Tams-Witmark Music Library,

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Music & Lyrics byCole Porter

Adapted for the Stage byJeremy Sams

Costume Designers Lighting Design

Shain Stroff*

Camala Pitts & Dorinda Quiles Daniel Dungan

Choreographer Musical Director Stage ManagerJames Kinney* Cathy Murphy Giddens

*Actors' Equity Association

Musical tracks provided by Aztec Showtrax, LLC, aztecshowtrax.com

Scene Designers Sound DesignDave Dionne & Ian Black Linnay Bennett

Properties Associate ChoreographerPatti Eyler* Alex Nordin*

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lhambra Season Partners & Guests,

There are classics and there are Classics, and Kiss Me, Kate is a Classic - with a capital C.

Kiss Me, Kate was the first show Cole Porter wrote in which the music and lyrics were firmly integrated into the script, and it was his response to Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! The show proved to be his biggest hit and the only one to run for more than 1,000 performances on Broadway. In 1949, it won the first Tony Award ever presented for Best Musical. In March of 2015, it was announced that the 1949 original cast recording would be inducted into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry for the album's "cultural, artistic and historical significance to American society and the nation's audio legacy." So, if we're defining "classic" by a show's cultural impact and longevity, Kiss Me, Kate certainly qualifies.

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We are getting ready to announce our 2019 season, and while I can't tell you what those shows are yet, I can promise you we will have a BIG season with even more classics that will leave you dazzled and excited. Stay tuned to our Stagelight e-newsletter for the official release of the season, and if you're not already one of our 96,000 subscribers, please make sure you sign up tonight by filling out a Kilwins entry form. Stagelight subscribers receive announcements before anyone else (except our Season Partners, of course), so you might want to consider joining.

I hope you have a great end of summer and thank you for choosing to make your memories at the Alhambra.

Kind regards,

Craig

Kiss me,Kate

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Managing Partner.........................................................Craig SmithPartners......................Bill Barnett, Fraser Burns, E. Karl FrischExecutive Chef................................................................DeJuan Roy Sous Chef...........................................................................Dale LittleDirector of Sales & Development...............................Gary SmithGroup Sales, Box Office Manager..............................Becky Uibel Bar Manager..........................................................Bobby NewberryLegacy Servers.............................Lois Adkins, Pam Carmichael, Joey Nicholas, Paul Nickas, Eric MaidaDining Room Managers.............John Williams, Leanna BoyerAccounting Director.......................................................Lisa Smith Marketing..................................................MediaShare Consulting Marketing Coordinator......................................Hannah Johnson Print Production...............................................................Tim Ware

Producer, Director..........................................................Tod Booth*Choreographer..........................................................James Kinney* Musical Director......................................Cathy Murphy GiddensStage Manager..............................................................Shain Stroff*Assistant Stage Manager.........................................Stephen Kane*Associate Choreographer..........................................Alex Nordin*Dance Captain...............................................Darryl Reuben Hall*Costume Designer.....................Camala Pitts & Dorinda QuilesSet Designers.........................................Dave Dionne & Ian BlackTechnical Director.......................................................Dave DionneLighting Designer...................................................Daniel DunganSound Designer.......................................................Linnay BennettProperties.........................................................................Patti Eyler*Deck Chief..........................................................................Luke HoltWardrobe Supervisor...............................................Angela McGill

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Fred Graham (Petruchio)...........................Christopher Sanders*Lilli Vanessi (Katharine)................................................Traci Bair*Lois Lane (Bianca Minola).................................Lauren RobinsonBill Calhoun (Lucentio)...............................Matthew Alexander*Hattie................................................................................Lolita FlaggPaul...................................................................Darryl Reuben Hall*Harry Trevor (Baptista Minola)............................Stephen Kane*First Gangster.......................................................Joshua McKinneySecond Gangster.................................................................Joey SwiftGeneral Harrison Howell/Pops...............................Kurt McCall*

Cast of Characters

*Actors’ Equity AssociationActors’ Equity Association (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 50,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiate wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence.

Fred/Harry (Baptista)/General Howell/First Gangster/Second Gangster..............................................................Tod Booth*Lilli (Katharine)....................................................Lauren RobinsonLois (Bianca)...........................................................Brittany BennettBill (Lucentio)/Paul...................................................Barry Kramer Hattie.....................................................................Victoria Elizabeth

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Scene 1 The Stage of Ford's Theatre, BaltimoreAnother Op'nin, Another Show......................................The Company Scene 2 The Backstage CorridorWhy Can't you Behave............................................................Lois & Bill Scene 3 Fred's and Lilli's Dressing RoomsWunderbar...............................................................................Fred & LilliSo In Love...............................................................................................Lilli Scene 4 PaduaWe Open in Venice............................................................The Company Scene 5 A Market Square in PaduaTom, Dick, or Harry.............Bianca, Gremio, Hortensio & LucentioI've Come to Wive it Wealthily in Padua...............Petruchio & MenI Hate Men..............................................................................................LilliWere Thine That Special Face.................................................Petruchio Scene 6 The Corridor, Fred's & Lilli's Dressing Rooms Scene 7 A Country Road in PaduaCantiamo D'Amore....................................................................Ensemble Scene 8 The Church Square in PaduaKiss Me, Kate.......................................................................The Company

Scene 1 Backstage in BaltimoreToo Darn Hot................................................................Paul & Ensemble Scene 2 The Main Room in Petruchio's HouseWhere is the Life That Late I Led?..........................................Petruchio Scene 3 The Backstage CorridorAlways True To You In My Fashion.................................................Lois Scene 4 Lilli's Dressing RoomFrom This Moment On.....................................General Howell & Lilli Scene 5 The Backstage CorridorBianca................................................................................Bill & EnsembleSo in Love (reprise)..............................................................................Fred Scene 6 Before Taming Of The Shrew show curtainBrush Up Your Shakespeare............................................The Gangsters Scene 7 The Garden of Baptista's HouseI Am Ashamed That Women Are So Simple......................KatharineFinale: Kiss Me, Kate (reprise).........................................The Company

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Lauren Robinson LOIS LANE (BIANCA MINOLA)Lauren recently graduated from the University of Florida with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre. Credits include Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), Kiss Me, Kate (Lilli Vanessi), Phantom of The Opera (Christine), Spring Awakening (Ilse), Annie (Star to Be). Many thanks to her fantastic

parents for all their support! Follow her adventures @bigladyofficial www.laurenannerobinson.com

Traci Bair* LILLI VANESSI (KATHARINE)After recently starring in the hit off-Broadway show This One's for the Girls, Traci is thrilled to be in Jacksonville for this iconic show! National Tour: Annie (Grace). Favorite Regional: Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), Les Misérables (Fantine), My Fair Lady (Eliza), Mary Poppins (Mrs. Banks), Amadeus (Katherina Cavalieri) www.tracibair.com

Matthew Alexander* BILL CALHOUN (LUCENTIO)Matthew is thrilled to be joining the Alhambra family! An Ohio native, Matthew has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre from Point Park University. Tour credits: 42nd Street, Spamalot, 50 Shades! The Musical Parody, Bye Bye Birdie. Select regional credits: Transcendence Theatre Company, STAGES St. Louis, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Gateway Playhouse. @MattGAlexander

Christopher Sanders* FRED GRAHAM (PETRUCHIO)Alhambra Performances: South Pacific, Man of La Mancha, Annie Get Your Gun. Theatrical credits: Sweeney Todd (Sweeney), Jekyll & Hyde (Jekyll/Hyde), Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson), Les Misérables (Javert), Disney’s Hunchback of Notre

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Stephen Kane* HARRY TREVOR (BAPTISTA MINOLA)Stephen is thrilled to perform on a “steady" stage; he usually works aboard cruise lines as a featured entertainer. His last appearance at the Alhambra was as "master of the world of pure imagination," Willy Wonka himself. His show The Fantastic Flying Fingers Of Piano Showman Stephen Kane is

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Darryl Reuben Hall* PAULDarryl is the founder of Stage Aurora Theatrical Company. He was last seen at the Alhambra in Five Guys Named Moe. Broadway/national tour/New York: Cinderella, Porgy and Bess, Godspell, Linda Eder: The Holiday Concert (Palace Theatre), Radio City Music Christmas Spectacular and The Dinner. Follow on Facebook/Twitter. Happy 58th Anniversary to Mom and Dad! Glory to God!

Lolita Flagg HATTIELolita is excited for her debut at the Alhambra! Her Stage Aurora Theatrical Company credits include The Color Purple, A Raisin in the Sun, Crowns, Dream Girls, For Colored Girls and Frat House (step choreographer). Other credits: Sister Act and Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. She has worked with director

Darryl Reuben Hall and actors Angela Robinson, Scott Whitehurst and T’Keyah Crystal Keymáh from That’s So Raven and Cosby.

Joshua McKinney FIRST GANGSTERJoshua is excited to be returning to the Alhambra Theatre. NYC: Judy, A Tribute. Alhambra: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Other credits: Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion (Cowboy), Storyville (Cajun Nick/Fancy Man), Miss Saigon (Chris), Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson). He has a Master of Fine Arts in musical theatre from San Diego State University and is currently the director of theatre at West Nassau High School.

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Nicole Spencer* ENSEMBLENicole earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance from Florida State University. She was the dance captain on the first national tours of Dirty Dancing and The Bodyguard. She was an entertainer with Princess Cruises, has performed off Broadway, on SNL, and danced with Andrea Bocelli. Love to Christopher!

Kurt McCall* GENERAL HARRISON HOWELL/POPSKurt has been part of the Alhambra family for 25 years. His first role was in Phantom and he just finished the run of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. He would like to thank Tod, Lisa and the entire Alhambra staff for their generosity and friendship. Here's to the next 25!

Pierre Tannous* HORTENSIO/ENSEMBLEPierre is so excited to be back at the Alhambra for the fifth time! Previous Alhambra credits include Show Boat, Annie, Christmas Carole and, most recently, the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Love to M.H.D.T.S & T!

Evan C. Dolan GREMIO/ENSEMBLEEvan is delighted to brush up on his Shakespeare for his Alhambra debut! Favorite credits include the Jeff Award-winning Sweeney Todd (Paramount Theatre), Disney’s Mary Poppins (Arizona Broadway), Cabaret (Thingamajig Theatre Co.), West Side Story (Woodstock Playhouse). He sends a massive

“thank you” to his family for supporting him in all of his adventures!

Joey Swift SECOND GANGSTERJoey is happy to be making his Alhambra debut. He returns to the sunshine state after a three-year stint in Chicago, where he performed in The Time of Your Life (Willie), The Trial of Moses Fleetwood Walker (Harris/Voltz), and Save Ferris (Cameron). Many thanks to his family and friends!

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Brittany Bennett ENSEMBLEBrittany is thrilled to return, once again, to the Alhambra stage! Recent credits include A Fox on the Fairway (Louise), Kiss Me, Kate (Lois/Bianca) and A Chorus Line (Judy Turner). Brittany has also appeared in national commercials for Shoe Carnival, MediaCom Cable, Fivesso, and Universal Studios.

Much love to Mom, Dad, John, Zach, Jared, and Chris! @brrittanybennett www.brittanybennettactor.com

Barry Kramer ENSEMBLEBarry is thrilled to be returning to the Alhambra where he last appeared in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. He is a Florida native and graduate of the University of South Florida. Recent credits include Nice Work If You Can Get It, Victor/Victoria and Me And My Girl. He's also performed at Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, and Cedar Point amusement parks. He'd like to thank his family, friends and everyone at the Alhambra for their support!

Jessica Hayden ENSEMBLEJessica is thrilled to be back at the Alhambra! Past credits include Harvey with Charles Shaughnessy (Nurse Kelly), Anything Goes (Erma), Annie Get Your Gun (Jessie Oakley), 9 to 5 (Elaine), Buddy Holly (Candy), White Christmas (Cigarette Girl). Jessica is a graduate of the College of William and

Mary. Other credits: Coca Cola World Cup Trophy Tour, TLC, Urban Stages, CBGB's. www.facebook.com/jessicainezhayden

Victoria Elizabeth ENSEMBLEVictoria has had the pleasure of performing at the Alhambra in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Addams Family and Christmas Carole. She currently teaches dance at Grace Conservatory in Nocatee and has choreographed multiple productions at her alma mater, Jacksonville University, including Children of Eden and Aida. Victoria wants to thank her family, friends and husband for their constant love and support! www.victoriaelizabeth.net

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Tod Booth* PRODUCER/DIRECTORAfter 54 years in the business (over 30 years in Jacksonville) and the continued support of his artistic staff and management of the Alhambra - Tod continues to live his dream!

Cathy Murphy Giddens MUSICAL DIRECTORCathy has musically directed many productions both regionally and off-Broadway including multiple concerts in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. She holds a Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts in teaching from Jacksonville University and has served as the musical director at the Alhambra for six years.

James Kinney* CHOREOGRAPHERRecently named Best Choreographer by Broadway World for his work on Casa Mañana’s Children of Eden, James' choreography can be seen on stages and television screens across the country. Currently he's developing a new musical, The Gravity of Love. www.jamesakinney.com @JKinneyDance

Shain Stroff* STAGE MANAGERShain recently finished performing as Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Alhambra. This is Shain’s 18th year working professionally across the nation and abroad in theatre, and he now resides in Jacksonville, FL. Shain graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.

Rodney Holmes ENSEMBLERodney is so happy to be making his debut at the Alhambra! His recent credits include Company (Paul), Memphis (Huey Calhoun), and American Idiot (Tunny). Rodney would like to thank Tod and the creative team for giving him this opportunity, and his family for always supporting his endeavors.

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