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Written byCharlayne Woodard

Directed bySuzan Fete

Stage Manager .........................................................................................................Brandy Kline*Scenic Design...........................................................................................................Lisa SchlenkerLighting Design........................................................................................................ Eric AppletonCostume Design ..........................................................................................................Holly PayneSound Design .................................................................................................................Chris Guse

This production of NEAT is generously sponsored by

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January 13-February 5, 2012The Studio Theatre

158 N. BroadwayMilwaukee, WI

NEAT was originally produced by the Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle, Washington, and the Mark Taper Forum/Center Group, Los Angeles, California.

NEAT is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association

The video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever is strictly prohibited.

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3Renaissance Theaterworks

CAST

Charlayne ...................................................................................................................Marti Gobel*

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association

NOTES FROM THE CO -ARTISTIC D IRECTOR , M AR IE KOHLER

Before she was a prize-winning playwright, Charlayne Woodard was a successful actress living in New York City, where she received a Tony for her performance in AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, among many theatrical accomplishments. But when she moved to Los Angeles, Woodard found herself less than satisfied with acting opportunities. She took inspiration from a quote by Maya Angelou, however: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, then change the way you think about it.” The

Angelou quote inspired her to “stop complaining”. Instead, Woodard says, she started “telling stories” to her friends. “The result was my first play, PRETTY FIRE, and it changed my life.”

A one-woman play performed by Woodard, PRETTY FIRE was produced in Los Angeles and received the LA Drama Critics and NAACP awards for best play and best playwright. It went on to be produced at prestigious theaters across the country.

One day as she was performing PRETTY FIRE, the actress/playwright remembers thinking, “This is absolute madness… never again.” Talking with her director, she shared the story of her Aunt Neat who had moved north from Savannah to live with her family. His reaction: “That’s the play I want you to write... We’ll workshop it next spring.” Woodard began exploring her memories and after a few months, called her director, saying, “I’ve got the story. It’s called NEAT and I know the four actors I’ll need for the workshop: Angela Basset, Mary Alice –”. He cut her off with “Charlayne, not four actors, only you. You’re the only one who does what you do.”

That’s how Woodard’s second play, NEAT came into being. Developed at Seattle Repertory Theatre, it was produced there as well as the Manhattan Theatre Club and Mark Taper Forum. Along the way it garnered the Irving and Blanche Laurie Theatre Vision Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination.

Woodard’s third solo play, IN REAL LIFE earned nominations for Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards and won a NAACP award for best playwright and actor.

Trained at the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago, Woodard is a member of The Actor’s Studio in New York City. She has performed in multiple films (“The Crucible” and “Lackawanna Blues” among them) and television.

Judging from her rich artistic life, Ms. Woodard, it would seem, is a Renaissance woman. The message of regeneration inspiring NEAT (and the Maya Angelou quote) is close to the one that inspired the founding of Renaissance Theaterworks -- one reason we are particularly happy to present NEAT to you today. The play is also a jewel-box for the many shining gifts of Marti Gobel (whom many of you may remember from our production of CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY). We are so pleased to showcase her artistry and craftsmanship in this lovely play. We are also proud to offer this production as our latest installation in our continuing Diversity Series. We hope you enjoy NEAT as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you.


B IOGR APHIES

Charlayne Woodard (Playwright) Ms. Woodard’s first play, PRETTY FIRE, was produced at Manhattan Theatre Club. It received L.A. Drama Critics and

NAACP awards for best play and best playwright. Her second play, NEAT, was developed at Seattle Repertory Theatre. At Manhattan Theatre Club, it received the Irving and Blanche Laurie Theatre Vision Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination. Her third play, IN REAL LIFE, was commissioned by Center Theatre Group and Seattle Repertory Theatre, and was developed at the Sundance Theatre Lab. At Manhattan Theatre Club, Ms. Woodard was nominated for Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards for best solo performance. The play received an Audelco Award, Backstage West Garland Award, and NAACP awards for best playwright and actor. Her fourth play, FLIGHT, was commissioned by P.L.A.Y. at Center Theatre Group. It was produced by Center Theatre Group in the inaugural season of the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles. Ms. Woodard completed a TCG/PEW Charitable Trust National Theatre Artist Residency Program Fellowship at Center Theatre Group. As an actress, Ms. Woodard’s theatre credits include IN THE BLOOD by Suzan-Lori Parks, for which she received an Obie Award, and FABULATION by Lynn Nottage. She was nominated for Tony and Drama Desk awards for her role in the original company of AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ on Broadway. Ms. Woodard’s film credits include John Sayle’s “Sunshine State”; M. Night Shyamalan’s “Unbreakable”; Wim Wender’s “Million Dollar Hotel”; Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”; and John Schlesinger’s “Eye for an Eye.” Currently, Ms. Woodard has a recurring role as “Sister Peg” on “Law & Order SVU.” Ms. Woodard was trained at Goodman School of Drama in Chicago and is a member of The Actors Studio.

Suzan Fete (Director) Suzan co-founded Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) in 1993. She is a past president of the Board and currently serves as Co-Artistic Director.

Suzan has over 20 years experience as an actor, director, and producer in professional theater. Past directing projects for RTW include TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, THE SHAPE OF THINGS, SPINNING INTO BUTTER, ELEEMOSYNARY, DAYTRIPS, A DIFFERENT MOON, FAT PIG, BLACKBIRD and REASONS TO BE PRETTY. Suzan lives in Wauwatosa with her husband Jeff and son Matthew.

Marti Gobel (Charlayne) A founding member and Producing Artistic Director of UPROOTED Theatre, Marti was seen in Renaissance Theaterworks’ THE

PERSIANS, CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY and a reading of EL NOGALAR. She recently appeared in the short film SPARE CHANGE as well as the web-series GETTING’ GROWN, both directed by award winning director Aaron Greer. Other stage credits include: Milwaukee Shakespeare (HENRY IV, 2), Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (WELL, AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, BROKEN AND ENTERED); FirstStage Children’s Theatre (THE NEVERENDING STORY, JACKIE AND ME); The Milwaukee Repertory Theater (TROUBLE IN MIND, BLITHE SPIRIT, YANKEE TAVERN), Forward Theatre (IN THE NEXT ROOM); UPROOTED Theatre (BEAUTY’S DAUGHTER, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, YELLOWMAN, CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY, PINK CHAMPAGNE, TROUBLE IN MIND); The Greenhouse Theatre Center in Chicago (BEAUTY’S DAUGHTER); Evergreen Theatre in Memphis (BEAUTY’S DAUGHTER); and an ongoing role as the Civil Rights suffragist, Ida B. Wells for the Kenosha Civil War Museum in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Marti was the founding Artistic Director of Centre of Attention Production in Fort Atkinson , Wisconsin. She earned her BA in Performance Theatre (Philosophy, minor) from UW-Whitewater and completed an Acting


B IOGR APHIES (c o n t.)

Internship at Milwaukee Repertory Theater (2008-2009). Marti is a lead teacher at FirstStage Theatre Academy in Milwaukee as well as a lead teacher and program designer for UPROOTED Theatre’s educational programming. Marti actively engages in public speaking opportunities and advocacy campaigns to encourage diversity in the arts.

Eric Appleton (Lighting Design) Eric is happy to return to Renaissance Theaterworks after last working with them on 2002’s ANTON IN SHOW BUSINESS (he’s been in Chicago and Buffalo between then and now). He is currently the Assistant Professor of Set and Lighting Design at the UW-Whitewater, where recent scenic designs include THE EDWIN BOOTH COMPANY PRESENTS. . ., SPEECH AND DEBATE, THE THREEPENNY OPERA, AND GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS. Recent professional work includes lighting design for CRIMES OF THE HEART at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, SYLVIA at Next Act Theatre, and LILLY’S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE at Children’s Theatre of Madison.

Chris Guse (Sound Design) Chris most recently designed sound for SINS OF SOR JUANA, BY THE BOG OF CATS, LOVER’S QUARRELS and THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT with the UWM, HEROES, JEEVE’S INTERVENES, DUET FOR ONE, WELL, TALLEY’S FOLLY and MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS with Milwaukee Chamber Theatre; and CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY with Uprooted/Renaissance Theatreworks. He also recently designed sound and composed music for the University of WI - Milwaukee’s productions of OEDIPUS REX, 1001, CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE, MR. MELANCHOLY, EINSTEIN’S DREAMS, and FROM THESE GREEN HEIGHTS. Other recent projects include assisting R.H. Graham on the Scenic Design for Milwaukee Ballet’s PETER PAN and designing the sound systems for the KOHL’S WILDLIFE THEATRE installation at the Milwaukee County Zoo. An Associate Professor at UWM, Chris instructs students in the areas of sound design/technology, computer drafting and technical direction.

Brandy Kline (Stage Manager) Brandy is glad to join Renaissance Theaterworks for her fourth season as Stage Manager while also working as Production Manager/Company Manager for Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. Brandy has worked in various capacities of stage management, props and stage crew for Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Bialystock & Bloom, Renaissance Theaterworks, Next Act Theatre, Skylight Opera Theatre, Milwaukee Shakespeare, Alverno College and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. After receiving a BA in Theatre from Lawrence University, she studied stage management and props at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre and spent a summer as production assistant at the Utah Shakespearean Festival. In her spare time she has worked at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Spoleto Festival USA.

Anthony Lyons (Technical Director) This production marks Anthony’s fifth full year as Technical Director for Renaissance Theaterworks. In all, he has worked in various capacities on twenty-one Renaissance productions. Past credits include: light board operator for IMAGINING BRAD and TALKING WITH; Master Electrician for SYRINGA TREE (remount), SYNCOPATION, and FULL GALLOP (second mounting); Technical Director for all productions from STRING OF PEARLS to the present. Anthony has worked for Skylight Opera Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and Bialystock & Bloom (R.I.P.). Anthony is also Technical Director for Wild Space Dance Company and Danceworks Performance Company. In a parallel universe, Anthony is a partner in a small custom carpentry firm.

Raeleen McMillion (Dialect Coach) Raeleen McMillion is very happy to return to Renaissance Theaterworks! She is a co-founder of the company and has been involved in productions here as a producer, director, actor, and vocal coach since the beginning; and she is co-creator of the popular RED PEPPER JELLY shows. Raeleen has previously served as vocal coach for RTW productions BOSWELL’S DREAMS and BARNEY & BEE. She is a member of the professional voice and speech organizations VASTA and American Dialect Society and is currently researching the variety of



Appalachian and American Southern dialects for online publication. Raeleen teaches acting and voice & speech for the UWM Peck School of the Arts where she recently had the pleasure to vocal coach UWM students on a Studio Lab production of STOP/KISS. She is now trying to figure out a way to become the first-ever official vocal coach for the Green Bay Packers in order to meet that handsome quarterback!

Mallory Metoxen (Assistant Director) Mallory came to Renaissance Theaterworks shortly after graduating from Cardinal Stritch with a degree in Theater and Business to help in the offices. She is excited to be working closely with such a great team of artists! Mallory will be directing a new work by Jason Powell called IN LOVE...YET AGAIN at the Alchemist Theater later this season.

Holly Payne (Costume Design) Holly is delighted to join Renaissance and its troupe of wonderful, interesting ladies for another production. She’s also quite lucky to be a part of such a lovely group of designers, technicians and actors. Currently the Costume Director at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, she graduated with an M.F.A. in Costume Design and Technology from the University of Arkansas. She has designed at American Players Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Florentine Opera, Skylight Opera, Milwaukee Shakespeare, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Delaware Stage Company, Professional Theatre Training Program at the University of Delaware, University of Tulsa and Theatre Squared in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Special thanks to Aaron for being a dear.

Lisa Schlenker (Scenic Design) Lisa is delighted to join Suzan and the talented NEAT team for this RTW project! Most often found managing the Properties Department for the Skylight Opera Theatre, she is an Augustana College alumna in music and theatre, and a 1988 graduate of the MFA program in Theatre Technology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She is also an active member of the national prop professional organization The Society for Prop Artists & Managers. Lisa’s

design work has been seen on the stages of Theatre X, African American Children’s Theater, Renaissance Theaterworks, Milwaukee Shakespeare Company, Milwaukee Chamber Theater, Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Skylight Opera Theatre. Lisa is profoundly grateful for the influential and inspirational work of Minnie Evans (1892-1987), a self-trained artist whose joyful and visionary art informed our visual vocabulary for the story of Neat. Thank you for supporting live local theater!

Marie Kohler (Co-Artistic Director and Playwright-in-Residence) Marie wears many hats for Renaissance Theaterworks. A Co-Founder of the

company, she is also a Co-Artistic Director and its Playwright-in-Residence. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Marie holds a BA with honors from Harvard University and an MA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Marie’s lifelong passion and enthusiasm for the theater help shape the artistic vision of Renaissance Theaterworks. As playwright, she has written five well-received plays, four of which were written for and produced by Renaissance Theaterworks: COUNTING DAYS, MIDNIGHT AND MOLL FLANDERS, BOSWELL’S DREAMS and most recently, THE DIG in 2009. Marie is proud to have been named “Artist of the Year” by the Milwaukee Arts’ Board in 2005. To learn more about Marie and her plays, visit www.mariekohler.com.

Jennifer Rupp (Co-Artistic Director/Movement Coach) Jennifer is Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Renaissance Theaterworks. As an

actress, her credits include productions with Renaissance Theaterworks, Next Act Theatre, First Stage, Bialystock & Bloom, Boulevard Ensemble, Milwaukee Dance Theatre, Madison Repertory, and Children’s Theater of Madison. Ms. Rupp is a co-creator of the RED PEPPER JELLY musicals, original shows written and performed by local Milwaukee artists



and produced by RTW. Ms. Rupp also works with her husband, Dick Chudnow, and son, Nick Chudnow, as the Business Manager for ComedySportz Milwaukee.

Julie Swenson (Producing Director) Julie became Renaissance’s Producing Director in 2001 having served on the Board of Directors since 1997.

She received a BA in theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL. She became a proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association in 1986 while working in New York City. Julie has been on the board of the Village of Nashotah since 1998. She is also the Spokesperson for Water Doctors and the host of New Home Building Today.

Sarah Kriger Hwang (Marketing Director) Sarah has been Renaissance Theaterworks’ Marketing Director since 2003. Past theater marketing

experience includes the role of Marketing Director for The Skylight and Court Theater (Chicago). She also worked for four years in consumer marketing research at C&R Research in Chicago. Sarah holds a Master’s degree in Arts Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is grateful to have a supportive family that encourages her to do what she loves.

Lisa Rasmussen (Development Director) Lisa started as Renaissance Theaterworks’ Development Director with

excitement in the summer of 2008. Recent experience includes stage management for ComedySportz-Milwaukee and more than five years in marketing. Lisa received her BA in Theater and Psychology from Cardinal Stritch University in 2003. She loves living in Bay View with husband Jake and daughter Anna.

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Renaissance Theaterworks gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and organizations for their generous support. Donations listed were received between July 1, 2010 and December 14, 2011. Those who are bolded chose to BE BOLD by giving a new gift of $100 or increasing their past gift by at least 10%. If you’d like to BE BOLD, please contribute boldly online at www.r-t-w.com or via mail. Thank you!

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EphraimFriends at Villa TerraceThe General StoreGerman FestGolfsmithGoodyear Chiropractic

Laura GordonGordon LodgeMark David GrayGreat Lakes DistilleryGreen Bay PackersHarley-Davidson MuseumHarley’s For MenSandra Hays & Walt KellyJill HeavenrichJohn HickeyThe HogHoward Mandel

PhotographyKat HusteddeThe Irish PubJulie Schnoll DesignsMarcella KearnsPatti Keating KahnMarie Kohler & Brian ManiAlexis and Larry KundingerThe Lemon TreeBonnie LewisGayelin LittellSue Luegerluludesigns - Pamela NorrisJane & Paul MandelAndrea & Philip MannSally & Robb MarksMilwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Boat LineMilwaukee Chamber

TheatreMilwaukee Children’s ChoirMilwaukee County ParksMilwaukee Public MuseumMilwaukee World FestivalMilwaukee Yacht Club and

Skipper Bud’sMolloy’sCongresswoman Gwen

MooreNeimannsNeroli SalonNext Act TheatreNorthern TrustPalms Bistro & BarJulie PandlTess & George PapageorgePast BasketCissy PeltzPaula PenebakerPeninsula Players TheatrePolish Center of WisconsinDeneine Powell & Tom

SwokowskiPresent MusicReal Men Crochet

Renaissance Theaterworks Board Members

Robert Laurence Hair StudioRubin’s FurnitureJennifer Rupp & Dick

ChudnowAnn & Will SchmidSheridan’sSkylight Opera TheatreLois SmithSpinGroupSprecher Brewing Co. Inc.Laurie Stellick & John

TopetzesJudith SteiningerTen ChimneysThird Avenue PlayhouseTime Warner CableFay TopetzesSophia Angela Topetzes

Strelka & Tom StrelkaTraveling Dance ShoesTres ChicTrio RestaurantDavid & Julia UihleinUihlein/Wilson ArchitectsBarb UlichnyUsinger Famous SausageVintage Art CreationsVita Fitness and Physical

TherapyDella WellsWisconsinCheeseMasters.

comTami WorkentinYan Hair SalonZoological Society of

MilwaukeeJudy Zwirlein


MUSIC CREDITS

“Right On, Be Free” is used with the permission of Chuck Griffin, the author and copyright holder. “Say It Loud” by James Brown © 1968 Dynatone Publishing Co. All Rights Administered by Unichappell Music Inc. All Rights Reserved, Used by Permission Warner Bros. Publications U.S. Inc., Miami, Florida 33014

RENAISSANCE THEATERWORKS STAFF

Co-Artistic Directors ............................................Suzan Fete, Marie Kohler, Jennifer RuppProducing Director ............................................................................................... Julie Swenson Marketing Director ....................................................................................Sarah Kriger HwangDevelopment Director .......................................................................................Lisa RasmussenPlaywright in Residence ......................................................................................... Marie KohlerFabulous Intern .................................................................................................Mallory MetoxenFabulous Digital Marketing Intern ........................................................................Trevor Rees

NEAT STAFF

Director ............................................................................................................................Suzan FeteAssistant Director .............................................................................................Mallory MetoxenStage Manager .........................................................................................................Brandy Kline*Scenic Design.......................................................................................................... Lisa SchlenkerCostume Design ......................................................................................................... Holly PayneLighting Design........................................................................................................Eric AppletonSound Design ................................................................................................................ Chris GuseDialect Coach ..................................................................................................Raeleen McMillionMovement Coach ...................................................................................................Jennifer RuppTechnical Director ................................................................................................Anthony LyonsScenery Construction .................................. Timothy Linn, Anthony Lyons, Tanya DheinScenic Painting ........................................................................................................ Jason SchultzDeck Chief ....................................................................................................................Tanya DheinBackstage/Wardrobe ............................................................................................. Darcy DevensMaster Electrician ................................................................................................ Ryan BertelsonHouse Manager(s) ............................................................... Mallory Metoxen, Rick Metoxen


About UPAFEach year, more than 30,000 individuals, corporations and foundations in greater Milwaukee annually support the UPAF annual campaign, making it one of the nation’s largest united arts funds. In addition to raising and allocation operating funds, UPAF is enhancing its value to the community, donors and performing arts by serving as a community wide resource for developing the excellence, reputation and impact of our performing arts.

GENER AL INFOR M ATION

The mission of Renaissance Theaterworks is to create moving theatre that awakens our recognition of what it is to be human – from classics to world premieres – with attention to roles for women onstage and off. Renaissance Theaterworks was founded in 1993 by Suzan

Fete, Marie Kohler, Raeleen McMillion, Jennifer Rupp and Michelle Traband.

RENAISSANCE THEATERWORKS - BOARD OF DIRECTORS2011-12

Executive CommitteePresident: Judith Zwirlein

Vice President: Gabrielle DavidsonTreasurer: Laura Arnow

Secretary: Deneine Powell

Directors

Renaissance Roundtable

Jean BernsteinFran Bauer

Elisabeth Townsend BridgeKathleen Dohearty

Sue FrautschiSandra Hays

Jill Heavenrich

John HickeyPatti Keating Kahn

Jane MandelPaula Penebaker

Lois SmithJudith Steininger

Sophia Angela Topetzes Strelka

Cecilia AbramsKathy Andreadis

Tyne DalyBarbara Felix

Mary and Matt FlynnDanni GendelmanCarmen Haberman

Julilly KohlerPam Kriger

Eric LindAnne Cabot MacDougald

Mary McCannRaeleen McMillion

Michael Murphy

Betty QuadracciNorma Saldivar

David SengkhammeeKathleen TolanLynde Uihlein

Barbara Ulichny

SPEC IAL THANKS

AFF IL IATIONS

Amanda Marsala, Temple of Holiness – Church of Deliverance, Burke Candy & Ingredients, SpinGroup, 2-Story Creative

Renaissance Theaterworks is a member of Theatre Communications Group, the national service organization of non-profit professional theaters, and of Theatre Wisconsin, UPAF and The Historic Third Ward Association

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