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1 Some Enchanted Evening Welcome to the third show of our 2012 season at Fox Valley Rep. We are excited that you are here supporting theater in your community. At F o x V a l l e y R e p e r t o r y , the largest professional, award-winning theater in the Fox Valley area, our hope is that we can continue sharing stories that connect with you and our community. From outstanding productions to the area’s largest Performing Arts Academy, Fox Valley Rep continues to create memorable moments for you, provide significant opportunities for youth in our area to explore the power of theatre and use that power to improve their lives and prepare them to be successful, contributing members of our community. If you would like to get involved and help us continue bringing the highest quality of performance to the Fox Valley, please consider giving a g i f t o f $ 2 5 , $ 7 5 , $ 2 5 0 o r a n y a m o u n t t h a t i s m e a n i n g f u l t o y o u . Please know your gift is tax-deductible and helps impact lives in our community. It’s thrilling to see our community make a com- mitment to the arts. Another way to get involved is by becoming a Season Subscriber. The rest of our 2012 line-up is an exciting one including a modern sexy, mermaid comedy called S i r e n s , the return of our Halloween Hit T h e W o m a n i n B l a c k and our holiday musical, T h e W i n t e r W o n d e r e t t e s . Thanks for your support and we are thrilled to have you join us. John Gawlik Artistic Director Fox Valley Repertory All the Best, w w w . f o x v a l l e y r e p . o r g

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1Some Enchanted Evening

Welcome to the third show of our 2012 season at Fox Valley Rep. We are excited that you are here supporting theater in your community. At Fox Valley Repertory, the largest professional, award-winning theater in the Fox Valley area, our hope is that we can continue sharing stories that connect with you and our community. From outstanding productions to the area’s largest Performing Arts Academy, Fox Valley Rep continues to create memorable moments for you, provide significant opportunities for youth in our area to explore the power of theatre and use that power to improve their lives and prepare them to be successful, contributing members of our community. If you would like to get involved and help us continue bringing the highest quality of performance to the Fox Valley, please consider giving a gift of $25, $75, $250 or any amount that is meaningful to you. Please know your gift is tax-deductible and helps impact lives in our community. It’s thrilling to see our community make a com-mitment to the arts. Another way to get involved is by becoming a Season Subscriber. The rest of our 2012 line-up is an exciting one – including a modern sexy, mermaid comedy called Sirens, the return of our Halloween Hit The Woman in Black and our holiday musical, The Winter Wonderettes. Thanks for your support and we are thrilled to have you join us.

John Gawlik Artistic Director Fox Valley Repertory

All the Best,

www.foxvalleyrep.org

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Proudly Presents Theo Ubique’s

Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Concept by Jeffrey B. Moss

May 31 – July 22, 2012

DirectorFred Anzevino

ChoreographerRaymond Cleveland

Music DirectorJeremy Ramey

Scenic DesignAdam

Veness

Lighting DesignMichael M.

Nardulli

Costume ConsultantFred Anzevino

Sound DesignJoseph Fosco

Stage ManagerLaura Eilers

Original Theo Ubique Production CreditsMarch 11 – July 3, 2011

DirectorFred Anzevino

Choreographer Ben Mason

Lighting DesignMichael M Nardulli

Music DirectorAustin Cook

Sound DesignJoseph Fosco

Scenic DesignAdam Veness

Stage ManagerRachael Holiday

Cast:Danni Smith, Tyrone Martin, Sara Schoch, Jeremy Trager,

Dana Tretta, Evan Tyrone

THE VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PERFORMANCE BY ANY MEANS WHATSOEVER IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED

Production Sponsors

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CAST

Actor ...........................................................................................................................Chadley BallantyneActor ................................................................................................................................Amanda BatcherActor .....................................................................................................................................Danielle FloydActor .................................................................................................................................Amanda HartleyActor ......................................................................................................................................Matt McNabbAccompanist ................................................................................................................. Elizabeth Doran Understudy ...........................................................................................................Jameson Wentworth

PRODUCTION STAFF

Rehearsal Stage Manager ................................................................................. Raymond Cleveland

Fox Valley Repertory StaffArtistic Director ....................................................................................................................John GawlikManaging Director ........................................................................................................... Colleen TovarProduction Manager .............................................................................Tim Stadler, Cassius WrightAssistant Production Manager .........................................................................................Laura EilersMarketing Manager .........................................................................................................Audra SybertDevelopment Manager .......................................................................................................Scott PinerGroup Sales Manager ........................................................................................................ Morgan BallCompany Manager ............................................................................................................ Morgan BallEducation Manager ....................................................................................................Tracy WhitesideGuest Services Manager .................................................................................................. Morgan BallHouse Managers .......................................................................... Katherine Minix, Rosalia PortilloWardrobe Mistress ..................................................................................................Kimberly G. MorrisSound Board Operator ....................................................................................................... Daniel LinkMaster Electrician .......................................................................................................Charlotte RathkeUshers ...................................................................................................... Christa Max, Melanie Gillies

Pheasant Run Resort Box Office & Reservations StaffBox Office Supervisor ........................................................................................... Kendall MonaghanCall Center Agents ..............................................................................Anne Ringrose, Barb Splinter, Sarah Divelbiss, Mary Gallo, Sandra Moment

SPEC IAL THANKS

Pheasant Run Resort, Penske West Chicago, McArdle Enterprises Inc.

Board Of DirectorsDavid Hayes, PresidentDan Hayman, Secretary

Jeff Meyer, TreasurerKatherine Cornell, Debbie Hammes, Kevin Hewitt,

Andrea Krueger, Mike Penny, Tamara Sims

Education CommitteeRon Koeppl, Donna Stockman, Ryan Colton

is a proud supporter of

For more information about the Saints & to join in, please call 773-529-5510,email [email protected], or visit www.saintschicago.org.

www.foxvalleyrep.org/saints

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Act OneOpening .............................................................................................................................CompanyThe Surrey With The Fringe On Top ....................................................... Chadley BallantyneIt Might As Well Be Spring .............................................................................. Amanda BatcherThere Is Nothin’ Like A Dame.....................................Chadley Ballantyne & Matt McNabbThe Gentleman Is A Dope ...............................................................................Amanda HartleyI Have Dreamed........................................................................................................Danielle FloydGrand Night Medley .......................................................................................................CompanyA Wonderful Guy ............................................................................................... Amanda BatcherHello Young Lovers ............................................................................................Amanda HartleyIf I Loved You ............................................................. Chadley Ballantyne & Amanda BatcherSomething Wonderful ......................................................................................Amanda HartleyA Fellow Needs A Girl .................................................. Chadley Ballantyne & Matt McNabb I Can’t Say No ............................................................................................................Danielle Floyd I Enjoy Being A Girl ............................................................................................Amanda Batcher, Amanda Hartley & Danielle FloydMaria ............................................................................................................................ Matt McNabbIn My Own Little Corner ....................................................................................Elizabeth DoranA Bell Is No Bell (Segue To Finale Act 1) ......................................................Amanda HartleyShall We Dance .................................................................................................................Company

Act TwoEntr’Acte .................................................................................................................Elizabeth DoranKansas City .........................................................................................................................CompanyEdelweiss .................................................................................................................... Matt McNabbTwin Soliloquies ....................................................... Amanda Batcher & Chadley BallantyneThis Nearly Was Mine .................................................................................Chadley BallantyneOut of My Dreams ............................................................................................. Amanda BatcherDon’t Marry Me ........................................................................ Danielle Floyd & Matt McNabbLove, Look Away ..................................................................................................Amanda HartleyA Puzzlement ..................................................................Chadley Ballantyne & Matt McNabbA Cockeyed Optimist .............................................................................................Danielle FloydSoliloquy .......................................................................................................... Chadley BallantyneSixteen Going On Seventeen ....................................... Amanda Batcher & Danielle FloydYounger Than Springtime .................................................................................... Matt McNabbI’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out-a My Hair ................................................Amanda B., Amanda H. & Danielle FloydClosing Medley .................................................................................................................CompanySome Enchanted Evening ............................................................................................Company

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B IOGR APHIES

CHADLEY BALLANTYNE (Actor) has sung in leading roles in productions of Madama Butterfly, Candide, Don

Giovanni, Elijah, Sweeney Todd, Cosi fan tutte, Les contes d’Hoffmann, Le Nozze di Figaro, Street Scene and The Father in Neely Bruce’s Hansel and Gretel. Chadley has also performed with Union Avenue Opera Theatre, Light Opera Works, Opera For the Young, The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company, Sugar Creek Symphony and Song, Opera Moda, Opera on Tap, American Chamber Opera and the Grant Park Chorus. He appeared as a festival artist with the Utah Festival Opera Company. Future engagements in 2012 include: Leporello in Don Giovanni with American Chamber Opera, Scarpia in Tosca with Main Street Opera and the Father in Cinderella with Opera for the Young. A doctoral candidate in Vocal Performance at the University of Illinois, Chadley holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor of Music degree from Drake University.

AMANDA BATCHER (Actor) is thrilled to be performing in her first production with Fox Valley Rep and Theo

Ubique. Previously based out of New York City, Amanda relocated after being cast in a Chicago production last summer and decided to make this great city her new home. She has worked in light opera and musical theatre ranging from Gilbert and Sullivan to Disney in NYC and regional productions. She has also sung with symphony orchestras and in solo cabarets throughout the country. An accomplished plus model, a few of her clients include

Victoria’s Secret, Macy’s and Baby Phat. The Virginia native and former Miss Norfolk earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Theatre from Old Dominion University. She feels so blessed to be singing several of her lifelong dream roles in one show, and thanks her beautiful friends and family for their support and love. www.AmandaBatcher.com

DANIELLE FLOYD (Actor) A St. Charles native, Danielle Floyd is very proud to be making her Fox Valley Rep debut with such a

wonderful production. Danielle is currently getting her BFA in Musical Theatre from the Chicago College of Performing Arts. She’s been a part of Elgin Opera and FVYT/CTE for several years. Some roles include: Aldonza (Man of La Mancha) and Fred (Once Upon A Mattress).

AMANDA HARTLEY (Actor) is a grateful working actor and singer here in Chicagoland. Chicago credits include: My Fair

Lady, Paramount Theatre; The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey, Provision Theatre; Moon Over Buffalo, Buffalo Theatre Ensemble; The Three Sisters, Piven Theatre; The News All the Time, Stage Left’s Leap Fest 9; The Yeoman of the Guard, Light Opera Works; Wild Nights With Emily, Caffeine Theatre; The Diary of Anne Frank, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre; Texas Chainsaw Musical, New Millennium Theatre Company; Last of My Species, Redmoon Theater; The Robber Bridegroom, Griffin Theatre (Joseph Jefferson Award Winner, Best Supporting Actress in a Musical or Review); A Jacques Brel Review, Songs of Love and War, Theo Ubique (Joseph Jefferson Award

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B IOGR APHIES (c o n t.)

Nominee, Best Ensemble). She is delighted to be working with Fred again, and with this lovely cast. Thanks to Big Bry for everything.

MATT MCNABB (Actor) is truly excited to be working with Fox Valley Rep and Theo Ubique! Matt received his B.A. in

Theatre/Music from National-Louis University. He received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Old Deuteronomy in CATS at Theo Ubique (Jeff nomination-ensemble). Other credits include Porchlight Music Theatre, Main Street Opera, Metropolis, and Sunset Playhouse. Thanks to Fred for the opportunity to sing this gorgeous music! Matt is also a composer, and has been garnering raves for his one-act opera, More Coffee, Less White Trash.

ELIZABETH DORAN (Accompanist) is excited to be working with Fox Valley Repertory, Theo Ubique and the cast and team of Some Enchanted Evening. A native Chicagoan and recent graduate

of Northwestern University, she music directed and played for numerous shows while in school, including favorites Ragtime, Little Shop of Horrors and Elegies: A Song Cycle. This winter she had the pleasure of assistant music directing and piano/conducting Porchlight Music Theatre’s A Catered Affair and has also worked on Porgy and Bess (Court Theatre) and The Addams Family (Chicago Pre-Broadway).

JAMESON WENTWORTH (Understudy) is a graduate of Butler University (Jordan College of Fine Arts). Some

Enchanted Evening is his first time working with Theo Ubique and Fox Valley Rep, and he is thrilled to be involved with this wonderful show. Favorite roles include Fabrizio in The Light in the Piazza (Illinois Theatre Center), Francesco in The Glorious Ones (Illinois Theatre Center), and Jules in Sunday in the Park with George (Village Players).

PROFILES OF THE PRODUCTION STAFF

FRED ANZEVINO (Director) is thrilled to be presenting Some Enchanted Evening at Fox Valley Repertory. Mr. Anzevino has served as Artistic Director for Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre since 1997, producing/directing over 35 productions, including the Jeff Award winning musicals Chess and Evita. He is the recipient of 3 Jeff Awards for his direction of Cabaret, Evita and Chess. Fred’s most recent directing credits include the critically acclaimed productions of Pump Boys and Dinettes and The Light in the Piazza, which he Co-Directed with Ms. Brenda Didier. Special Thank You to Fox Valley Rep for inviting him and his creative team to St. Charles!

JEREMY RAMEY (Music Director) is a concert pianist, conductor and music director based in Chicago. In April of this year, Jeremy was nominated for a Jeff Award for outstanding music direction for his work on Light in the Piazza with Theo Ubique. Some of his favorite music directing projects include Altar Boyz at Downtown Drury Lane, Hat! with Grammy award winner Melissa Manchester and Tony nominated director Lynn Taylor-Corbett, Forever Plaid at Drury Lane Oakbrook and C’est la Vie at Light Opera Works. Jeremy was also the music director for both the world premiere and Wisconsin premiere of Adding Machine. He received his training in piano performance at Rhodes College, Northwestern University and The

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PROFILES OF THE PRODUCTION STAFF (c o n t.)

Juilliard School of Music. He has taught at Northwestern University, Columbia College, Loyola University and the University of Memphis. He is also the music director at Unity Church on the Northshore in Evanston, Illinois.

RAYMOND K. CLEVELAND (Choreographer/Rehearsal Stage Manager) is so ecstatic to have worked on Some Enchanted Evening and to be reunited with Fred. Raymond likes to consider himself a wiz of all trades. Most recently he choreographed the Midwest Premiere of Adrift in Macao with InnateVolution Theater Productions, which he is also the co-founder and Stage Managed Trojan War with Inconceivable Theatre. Raymond has also been very fortunate to work on several Non-Equity Jeff Award Nominated and Winning productions with Theo Ubique including: Cabaret, Jacque Brel’s Lonesome Losers of the Night and Evita. Raymond would like to thank Fred and Beverle for giving me a chance in the very beginning: “You were the water to my seed.” Thanks to Toma, David and of course my parents, Kim and Rozetta, for your constant support, love, and free food!

ADAM VENESS (Scenic Designer) is the resident scenic designer at Theo Ubique. Their most recent endeavor, The Light in the Piazza, was nominated for eight Joseph Jefferson awards including Best Production and Best Scenic Design. His work can be seen on stages throughout Chicagoland, including the upcoming full season at Light Opera Works, The Gift Theatre, Studio BE, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Northbrook Youth Theater Ensemble and many more. He hopes that you enjoy the show.

MICHAEL M. NARDULLI (Lighting Designer) is pleased to be with Fox Valley for the first time. Past

productions in Chicagoland includes work with The Side Project, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theater, Quest Theatre Ensemble, Hell in a Handbag Productions, and Theater on the Lake. Other credits include work with The Virginia Stage Company in Norfolk, VA and Syracuse Stage in Syracuse, NY.

JOSEPH FOSCO (Sound Design) is Chicago based composer and sound designer. He has been nominated for a New York Drama Desk award, and 9 Jeff awards. He has received 3 Jeff Awards, 2 After Dark awards, and an Orgie Theatre Award. Joseph is a company member of A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago. He has also designed shows at The Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Victory Gardens Theatre, The Museum Of Contemporary Art in Chicago, Northlight Theatre, Marriott’s Theatre in Lincolnshire, Fox Valley Rep., Theater Wit, Porchlight Theatre and many others. Regionally he has composed music and designed sound at Barrow Street Theatre (NY), 29th Street Rep. (NY) and theatres in Seattle, Madison, and Milwaukee. In England, Joseph has designed in London, Edinburgh, Brighton, and Manchester. Joseph has composed music for film, video, multimedia, and dance. Visit www.josephfosco.com for more information.

LAURA EILERS (Stage Manager) has been the Assistant Production Manager with FVR since 2009. She has done lighting design for FVR’s The Woman in Black and several Youth Ensemble productions. Laura attended Illinois State University majoring in theater design and production with emphases in stage management and lighting design. She also enjoys playing handbells with the Community Ringers of Lombard. She would like to thank God for the many blessings in her life.

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Fox Valley Repertory warmly acknowledges the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations for their charitable support. Fox Valley Repertory is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, and is pleased to recognize contributions received 5/1/11—5/15/12. With questions regarding donations, please contact Scott Piner Development Manager at 630/443-0438. CORPORATE & FOUNDATION Leadership Circle: $10,000 + Daily Herald Illinois Arts Council Pheasant Run Resort Benefactors: $5,000—$9,999 City of St. Charles Visitors Cultural Comm. Comcast Cable Delnor Express Care Kane County Chronicle Producers: $1,000—$4,999 All State - Victoria Larson Dramatists Guild Fund Rotary Club of St. Charles Shure Incorporated St. Charles Bank & Trust Target Tukaiz LLC Two Brothers Brewing Supporters : $100-$999 American Chartered Bank Batavia Fine Arts Centre Beauty Cellar BrandWeavers Brian Telander - Attorney at Law Briggs Wealth Management Classic Cinemas Charlestowne 18 Color Me Mine Fox Valley Orthopedics Hunt, Kaiser, Aranda & Subach, Ltd. Ken Jones Music Studio Loan Today Inc Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas Messina & Patek LLP On Track Transportation Paws in Time, Inc Prose Orthodontics Re/Max Team Binetti Regency Tile Rotary Club of St. Charles Scott Sheen & Associates St. Charles Kiwanis Foundation St. Charles Pain and Wellness Center St. Charles Park District State Street Jewelers Stop Time 341 (Liviu Pasare) The Einstein Academy

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Kaitlyn Crowell Kaitlyn Crowell is 8 ½ years old, in 3rd grade at St. Peter Elementary School in Geneva, and a natural entertainer. She has a big, strong voice and adores making people laugh. The stage en-couraged her to use these skills—a perfect fit!

Her first role was in an FVR showcase in fall of 2010, where she débuted as Ursula the evil sea witch from The Little Mermaid. The chance to use her big voice thrilled her, and she savored playing such a satisfyingly horrible villain. She eagerly participated in two more showcases, Wicked and The Wizard of Oz.

Kaitlyn quickly flourished. Her FVR Academy Instructor Tracy Whiteside noted, “Kaitlyn is always full of energy and smiles. I love that she embraces character roles, and is absolutely fear-less on stage—a rare quality at her age. Kaitlyn has grown so much as an actor over the years with us. She works hard and the results show. I am looking forward to working with her again and again, and seeing where her talent takes her!”

Last summer, she auditioned for her first advanced production, Annie. She played the roles of the Usherette, an Orphan and New Yorker, and Bundles McCloskey the Laundry Man (her fa-vorite, because she got to wear a moustache). After Annie, Kaitlyn en-couraged her older sister, Anna, to join, too, and they both auditioned for Alice in Wonderland. They loved re-hearsing and performing together, and they can’t wait to share the stage

again. Meanwhile, Kaitlyn moved on to Seussical Jr., playing a Bird Girl (pictured).

Recently, the FVR production of Beauty and the Beast cast her in her favorite role to date: the big, loud vil-lain, Gaston. She fills the boisterous part with gusto, even donning chest hair and learning to fake a punch. Kait-lyn balances the manly-man role with a quick change into a girly-girl Napkin dancer for the big number, “Be Our Guest.” She hopes this prominent role will prepare her for future shows and even greater opportunities.

Kaitlyn’s experience with FVR has en-couraged her growth as a performer. With her newfound skills and confi-dence, she enthusiastically pursues singing. Her vocal instructor, Kyle Donahue, remarked, “Kaitlyn is a great voice student! She comes to lessons ready to work with a positive attitude. She has a powerful voice and contin-ues to use proper vocal techniques and musical knowledge to grow as a singer. Her bright personality and excitement for the performing arts are very promising in such a young stu-dent!”

Alongside swimming and horseback riding, Kaitlyn hopes to take dance lessons to become an even better performer. She plans to audition for the FVR academy summer production of The Wizard of Oz in June!

“Kaitlyn is a dynamic young lady. She brings joy and life into any room!”

Mrs. Barbara Drury, St. Peter’s School

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CHILDREN age 8 and older are welcome in the two live theaters at Pheasant Run Resort. However, some productions may not be suitable for all age groups. Call the box office for information about the content of a specific play.

REFRESHMENTS may be purchased at the Lobby Bar, Harvest Lounge, Jambalaya and The Golf Bar. Drinks purchased at the resort may be brought into the Mainstage and Preservation Hall during any performance.

Please turn off all ELECTRONIC DEVICES that may ring, beep, or otherwise produce a sound that would disrupt the performance. This includes cell phones, pagers, PDAs, and watches.

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THEATER BOX OFFICE The box office at Pheasant Run Resort is open seven days a week. Call (630) 584-6342. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Closed on major holidays. Tickets may also be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

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