IMAGINE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

March 8 - 11, 2018 Northland Performing Arts Center

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——————— PRODUCTION STAFF ———————

Melissa Gould - Assitant Stage Manager. Melissa Gould received her B.A in Dance at San Jose State University and enjoyed a professional dance career which included contracts in Japan, Las Vegas and South Korea. Melissa has been teaching for over 25 years and has choreographed several musicals for schools and community theatres across the country. She recently accepted the position of Director for the New Albany Middle School musical

program. As Artistic Director and founder of New Vision Dance Company, Columbus’ contemporary jazz dance ensemble, Melissa is known for her intense dance style, challenging classes and entertaining choreography.

IMAGINE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Godspell

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

Book by John Michael Tebelak

Directed by Jack Petersen

Musical Direction by Chipper Snow

Choreography by Melissa Gould

Godspell is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

423 W. 55th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019 www.mtishows.com

Thank you to our sponsors!

——————— Musical Numbers ———————

ACT I

"Prepare Ye”……………………………………….…John the Baptist and Company

“Save the People" …………………………………………...…Jesus and Company

"Day by Day”…………………………………………………Jessica and Company

"Learn Your Lessons Well" ………………………………...…...Emma and Company

“Bless the Lord" …………………………..…………………….Kelly and Company

“All for the Best”………………………………………...Jesus, Judas and Company

“All Good Gifts” ..……………….…..……………….………..…Lizzy and Company

"Light of the World” ……………………….…………………...Casey and Company

ACT II

"Turn Back, O’ Man" ………………………………………..…Nicole and Company

"Alas For You" …………………….……………………….….........………..Jesus

“By My Side” ……………...…..………….Alison, Jessica, Kelly, Emma and Company

"We Beseech Thee" ……………...………………….……….Damon and Company

"Beautiful City" ………….…………………………….………...…………..Jesus

“On the Willows”………………………….…...…………………………….Judas

“Finale”……………………..………………………….……...Jesus and Company

——————— BAND ———————

Chipper Snow………………..……………………..….…….Conductor/Synthesizer

Jennifer Sper…………………..……………………..…….………………..Piano

Josh Dillingham……………..………………………….……………………Guitar

Steve Yoho……………………..………………………….…………………Bass

Los Giles……………………..………………………….……………...Percussion

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Jack Petersen - Director. Jack has been directing plays for over fifty years. Most of them – comedies, dramas, musicals – were pretty good. Some (especially the early ones) keep improving with age. But that’s in the past. Rather, I’d prefer to introduce you to the production you are about to see, right here, right now. GODSPELL is the first play I’ve directed for Imagine Productions. To start, in making requests for staff and materials, the management of this theatre group has been unwavering in their support. I have stage

managers (plural), a musical director, and a choreographer who are as insightful and professional as the best with whom I’ve ever shared a page in a program. And the cast – this cast – funny, warm, quirky, and uncommonly talented, have been, for me, pure joy. I like it here. I do! After seeing this production of GODSPELL, I can’t help but feel that you will, too.

Chipper Snow - Music Director. Chipper is thrilled to make his Imagine Productions debut with this talented and dedicated cast and crew! He has been involved with community theatre in Columbus for 5 years as an actor, writer, and composer, and this is his 10th show as music director. He is a lifelong student of music and theatre and holds memberships in the American Association of Community Theatre(AACT) and the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers(ASCAP). He hopes this show

brings everyone as much joy as it's brought him!

Melissa Herrera Ortiz - Choreographer. Melissa is excited to make her debut with Imagine Production's Godspell after being gone from the theater atmosphere for too long! Other shows she has been a part of are: Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (SM) at Curtain Players Theater as well as Les Misérables (SM), Young Frankenstein (SM), & Hairspray (SM) at The Ritz Theater in Tiffin, Ohio. By day, she enjoys the company of two beautiful pups: Lady & Nala and her super supportive fiancé

Michael. Hopefully you’ll see her work with more shows coming soon. Now get ready to see our teamwork in action! Enjoy! Rachel Lynne Harper - Stage Manager. Rachel is very excited to be working her sec-ond show with Imagine on the heels of Hedwig. Previous credits include Hedwig and the Angry Inch (SM, Imagine Productions), Christmas in Columbus: Return of the Elf (ASM, Short North Stage), Venus & Adonis, A Riff on Hamlet (SM, Wild Women Writing), The Last Five Years (SM, Hester/Harper Productions), Heathers: the Musical (Assistant Lighting), Romeo and Juliet (SM), Stupid F***ing Bird (SM), An Enemy of the People (ASM, The Ohio State University), and Spring Awakening (SM, Machinery of Night Co.) Much love to the friends of the theatre and my sidekicks in life who inspire and love so deeply.

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Cody Shope - Jesus. Cody is so excited to be performing in his 3rd show with Imagine Productions of Columbus! Years ago, he glistened and gleamed as Frank in The Rocky Horror Show and also played Dick in 9 to 5. Other local credits include: Princeton/Rod in CATCO’s production of Avenue Q , Boatman in Short North Stage’s Sunday in the Park with George, Louis in Warehouse Theatre’s Angels in America: Part One, numerous CATCO is Kids shows, Link in SRO’s Hairspray and most recently he performed as

Philip in Evolution Theatre’s Corpus Christi. I love you mom, you are one of the good seeds! Thank you all for coming!

Nicole Silich White - Nicole. Nicole is delighted to be part of this fun and super talented cast. She loves any opportunity to be silly and dramatic. She’s previously performed in Oliver, Bye Bye Birdie, The Music Man and The Vagina Monologues. By day, Nicole is Mommy, Wife, and is the Co-owner/Director of Wholey Sisters Music Together LLC. You can catch her best work in class each week as she teaches and performs for kiddos and their families. She would like to thank her amazing tribe for their support in

balancing diaper changes, bedtimes, and scheduling jenga. She will be forever grateful that you helped her say YES to this amazing opportunity.

Kelly Solli - Kelly. Kelly has taken on roles such as Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest and Cousin Leora in Belles on Their Toes. She has studied classical voice for five years and has performed with Bowling Green State University’s vocal jazz ensemble for three years. She is currently getting ready to perform her fourth season with Ce4C in their show On the Radio as a soloist and dancer. When she is not performing, Kelly works as a preschool clinician at St. Vincent Family Center’s Therapeutic

Preschool, and volunteers as the Drama coordinator and support team member at Royal Family Kids Club serving Franklin county children in Foster care. Kelly would like to thank her husband, Dominic Solli, for being the most loving and supportive man in the world; Thank you for believing in her.

——————— CAST ———————

(In no particular order)

Alison.……...………………………………….…………………...............Alison LeCompte

Damon…………………………………..………………….…..……..….....Damon Barnett

Matt….…………………………………………………....………….…….....Matt Gleason

Jessica………………………………………….……….…….….…………Jessica Gould

Kelly……………….……………………………………………....……………..Kelly Solli

Casey…………………………….….…………..….……………..…………Casey Radner

Emma…………………………..…………………..………….…....……Emma Farrenkopf

Nicole…………………………………………...…………….…..……..Nicole Silich White

Reagan……………………………………….…..…………………………Reagan Knapp

John the Baptist/Judas……………………………………..………….…Patrick Schaefer

Jesus……………………………………………………………………….…Cody Shope

Ashton……………………………………………………...………….…Ashton Brammer

Mollie………………………………………………………………...…..…Mollie Kalaycio

Lizzie……………………………………………………………….….…Elizabeth Murphy

——————— PRODUCTION STAFF ———————

Director……………………………………………….………………......…Jack Petersen

Music Director…………………………………………………..…..……….Chipper Snow

Choreographer…………………………………………...………….….…...Melissa Gould

Stage Manager……………………………………………..………….Rachel Lynne Harper

Assistant Stage Manager…………………………….………………Melissa Herrera-Ortiz

Production Assistant…………………...…………………..………….……Jessica Gould

Sound Technician …………………………………………………………..Jesse Charles

Light Designer/Technician...……………………………………...……….Derryck Menard

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Alison LeCompte - Alison. Ali is delighted to be making her

Columbus theatre debut with Imagine Productions. Ali recently

moved to Columbus from Toledo where she was a regular

performer at The Croswell Opera House. Here in Columbus she is

singing with the German Village Singers, and enjoying the newlywed

life with her husband and two fur-babies! A huge thank you to Skip

for supporting me in this wonderful opportunity, and to my amazing family and friends for

traveling to see me do what I love!

Elizabeth Murphy - Lizzie. Elizabeth is thrilled to be making her

Imagine Productions’ debut in Godspell. She has been seen on

stage in Westerville Civic Theatre's Annie, and in Columbus

Children's Theatre's Mr. Scrooge. By day, Elizabeth stays busy

working as a physical therapist and being the best mom she can to

two wonderful children. She loves to play tennis and garden in any

remaining free seconds. This production will remain forever

memorable, with amazing talent, teamwork, and camaraderie present from start to finish.

Casey Radner– Casey. Casey is thrilled to be returning to

Imagine Productions in one of her favorite shows! You may have

seen her before in The Rocky Horror Show (Imagine Productions),

Sweeney Todd (OSU Lyric and Opera Theatre), or The Vagina

Monologues (OSU). When she's not acting, Casey is a student at

Ohio State studying marketing and hospitality management, where

she will be graduating in a few short months! She would like to

thank the cast for being so wonderfully supportive and welcoming from day one. Let’s have

some wine!

Patrick Schaefer– John the Baptist/Judas. Patrick is thrilled

to be on the NPAC stage again and hopes you enjoy tonight’s

performance! You may have seen him recently in My Fair Lady

featuring Cabot Rea (Freddy Eynsford-Hill), Heathers the Musical

(Ensemble), and The Wild Party (Burrs). Patrick is a graduate of

Otterbein University’s Musical Theatre Program and spent his first

three post-collegiate years acting and working in NYC. Special thanks to Mom and Dad,

Christian, and of course, Khalil. Thanks for being amazing!

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(in alphabetical order by last name)

Damon Barnett - Damon. Damon is thrilled to make his Columbus theatre debut with Imagine Productions' Godspell. Having recently moved to Columbus from Dayton, OH Damon is very excited to get involved with the local arts and theatre community. He would like to thank his family, friends, and God for inspiration and motivation throughout the process. Working with this talented cast has been a blessing and I'm excited to share such a great story with you all. Thank you for coming and

supporting local arts.

Ashton Brammer - Ashton. Ashton is from Ironton, OH and is

thrilled to be returning to Imagine's stage for this production of

Godspell. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.A.

in English & Theatre. Her recent theatre credits include: King

Avenue Player's The Fantasticks (A Mute), Imagine Production's

Sister Act (Choir Nun), GCP Player's One for the Show (Wy

Hodges), Short North Stage's Christmas in Columbus (Ensemble),

and SRO's Big River (Mary Jane Wilkes). Ashton is also currently serving as an actor/host

for the Columbus branch of the Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show. She would like to

thank her family and friends for their support, and in the words of Walt Disney, "All our

dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."

Dante DiNucci - Dante. Dante is glad to be joining Imagine

Productions Cast of GODSPELL. This is his 8th show with

Imagine. You may have seen him in The best Little Whorehouse in

Texas last summer where he played an Aggie. He wants to thank

his family and friends for always supporting him in all he does on

and off the stage.

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(in alphabetical order by last name)

Emma Farrenkopf - Emma. Emma is between schools as a Vocal Performance and Theatre student Some of her favorite roles have been Rhonda (Almost Maine), Elizabeth Proctor (The Crucible), and The Baker’s Wife (Into the Woods). She wants to thank Imagine Productions for allowing her to be a part of this show and process, her cast for making her smile at every rehearsal, and her family for supporting her passions for performing and exploring.

Jessica Gould - Gould. Jessica is thrilled to perform in her first show for Imagine Productions! Jessica is a Junior at New Albany High School and was most recently seen in Christmas in Columbus at the Short North Stage. Favorite roles include a Bird Girl in Seussical for Worthington Community Theatre and Velma VonTussle in Hairspray Jr. Jessica models for local fashion events including walking for winning designer Shiree Houf at Highball, as well as Fashion Week Columbus, Alternative Fashion Week and the

Fashion Meets Music Festival. Previous shows include Dreamgirls, Kiss me, Kate, Music Man, Shrek and Schoolhouse Rock Live.

Mollie Kalaycio - Mollie. Mollie is thrilled to be part of this talented and amazing cast. You might have seen her in the chorus of Imagine’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar. By day, Mollie is a Web Content Editor who works from home. She would like to thank her family and her boyfriend JJ for their support in balancing life, her career and finally getting back into theatre, which she’s missed more than anything... break legs, everyone!!

Reagan Knapp - Reagan. Reagan has been performing in plays since the age of eight and is excited to join the cast of Godspell. Her past performances include Magic Treehouse Dinosaurs before Dark and Knights at Dawn, Pepper in Annie, Ursula in The Little Mermaid, and Belle in Beauty and the Beast.