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Nothing says “summer” better than a blockbuster musical at RMTC! And, Disney’s Newsies fits that bill perfectly! It’s got an underdog, an inspirational message, and boy, does it have dancing! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer for more when these guys take to the stage with one show-stopping number after another. Hip, hip, hooray for the Newsboys!Although, this show marks the closing of our 2016-17 season, at RMTC, we never stop! Big things are on the horizon for 2017-18, and you won’t want to miss a minute of the excitement. Purchase your season tickets now, join our Dress Circle Society, and sign up to volunteer with us! There are so many ways to be part of transforming lives through theatre – including your own! It’s one wild ride I’m honored to take with you.

Executive Director

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As a patron of the arts,

Brasfield & Gorrie supports the

Red Mountain Theatre Company

and celebrates its passion,

creativity, and artistic vision.

brasfieldgorrie.com

Country Music Hall of Fame Expansion Nashville, Tennessee

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Director/Choreographer Robin Lewis

Music Director Randi Ellen Rudolph

Phil RichardsonJames GibbsBrian HavenBrad Cozby

Stephen FisterAmy Rankin

Patrick MacDonaldDanielle Warren

David PageHeather Hood

Tommy Thompson

Production ManagerProduction Stage Manager Asst. Stage ManagerLighting Designer Scenic Designer Costume DesignerSound Designer/Engineer Prop MasterVideo/Projection DesignerWardrobe SupervisorWig Master

Red Mountain Theatre Company Creative Team

Musicians

Disney's

Newsies

Tommy Tynes, Board of Directors, President Keith Cromwell, Executive Director

and show sponsors Energen Corporation, Kim Morgan & Corbin Day, ITAC Solutions, and Dorothy Jemison Day Theater at ASFA

present

The RMTC Production of

Disney’s Newsies is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited

Chase CooperJohn Robertson

Sallie WhiteRob Alley

Dan KolanSam HermanMaury Levine

Carlos PinoMeg Ford

Michelle ChengTaylor ProppAdam King

Katie Holmes & Jay Tumminello

Keys 1Keys 2ReedsTrumpetTrombonePercussionDrumsGuitarViolinCelloBassRehearsal PianistKeyboard Programming

Orchestra Sponsored by Gloria Narramore Moody Foundation

Music by Alan Menken

Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Book by Harvey Fierstein

Based on the Disney Film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White

Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions

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NewsiesABOUT THE SHOW

Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged “newsies,” who

dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. This fictionalized adaptation addresses age-old themes of social injustice, exploitative labor practices, and David-versus-Goliath struggles as the young learn to harness their power against a

corrupt establishment.

MUSICAL NUMBERS

Act IOverture — Orchestra

Santa Fe (Prologue) — Jack and CrutchieCarrying the Banner — Jack, Newsies, and Nuns

The Bottom Line — Pulitzer, Seitz, Bunsen, and HannahThat’s Rich — Medda

I Never Planned On You / Don’t Come a-Knocking — Jack, Katherine, and Bowery Beauties

The World Will Know — Jack, Davey, Crutchie, Les, and NewsiesWatch What Happens — Katherine

Seize the Day — Jack, Davey, Les, Crutchie, and NewsiesSanta Fe (Reprise) — Jack

15 min intermission

Act II King of New York — Race, Davey, Les, Katherine, and Newsies

Letter from the Refuge — CrutchieWatch What Happens (Reprise) — Jack, Davey, Katherine, and Les

The Bottom Line (Reprise) — Pulitzer, Seitz, and MayorBrooklyn’s Here — Spot Conlon and Newsies

Something to Believe In — Jack and KatherineOnce and for All — Jack, Davey, Les, Katherine, Darcy, Bill, and Newsies

Seize the Day (Reprise) — Davey and NewsiesFinale — Company

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HOAR CONSTRUCTION IS PROUD TO BE A

SEASON SUPPORTEROF

hoar.com

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Jason Robert BrownMax Cooper

Fannie FlaggDavid Friedman

Gloria MoodyKim MorganRebecca LukerSusan Ritter

Janet Lucas BeckLajuana Bradford

Derry BuntingCarol Butler

Priscilla Hancock CooperDavid Donahue

Debbie DrummondKathryn Eckert

John O. Hudson, IIIJanet Kavinoky

Katie Bee MarshallAllen Montgomery

Bill Mooney

Barbara ObermanRobert RaifordSusan ReevesAlan RegisterCarolanne RobertsJohn SellersDavid SilversteinDavid SmithermanFrank SottosantiEmily VanlandinghamDarrell VinesJennifer Wolfe

Tommy TynesKathryn Harbert Steve Callaway

Linda SchultzPhyllis Hall

Chris TerrellLinda Sewell

Keelie SegarsRandall Richardson

Kam Patton

PresidentPresident-Elect/VP of DevelopmentPast PresidentSecretaryVP of FinanceVP of LegalVP of Marketing VP of Strategic Planning VP of Education President of Dress Circle Society

Board Members

Executive Committee Members

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS

Betsy FaucetteAubrey Garrison

Robert RaifordBob Suellentrop

Sharon SuellentropMacky WarrenNorma Warren

LIFETIME BOARD MEMBERS

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BEHIND EVERY GREAT COMPANY IS GREAT TALENT. OUR HATS ARE OFF TO RED

MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANY AND ITS CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF OUR NEXT

GENERATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS.

ABOUT ITACWe seek out talented individuals with skills

in technology, accounting and finance, engineering, and corporate professional roles. We help those people realize their

potential by connecting them with companies where those skills can grow and careers can flourish. Interested in learning

more? Visit us atwww.itacsolutions.com.

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CK Anderson (JoJo/Darcy/Dance Captain) is incredibly excited to be making his RMTC debut! He is a Junior BFA Musical Theare major at Texas State University. Past credits include: Intimate Apparel,

Legally Blonde, and Romeo and Juliet at Texas State, Mary Poppins at the ZACH Theatre, Shrek, Chicago, Hairspray, The Wizard of Oz, The Diviners, Biloxi Blues, and many more. He’d like to thank the entire creative team and cast for being so incredible to work with. He sends his love to Mom, Dad, Taylor, and Kaycee!

Ryan Ballard (Davey) is originally from San Jose, CA.

He is a Senior Musical Theatre major at Ithaca College, where he has performed in a number of productions including Assassins (Charles Guiteau), The Cradle

Will Rock (Gus), Company (Vocal Minority; u/s Bobby, Peter), Punk Rock (William), Mercury Fur (Party Guest), and A Chorus Line (Butch; u/s Greg, Larry). He also played Tommy Ross in Carrie: The Musical at The Peregrine Theatre Ensemble in Provincetown, MA.

Trevor Berger (Jack Kelly) is a Senior at Texas State University, earning his BFA in Musical Theatre. He is thrilled to be a part of RMTC this summer alongside such an amazing cast and production team. His most recent

credits include Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde at Texas State University, and he also originated the role of Daniel in a new play, Lyon’s Den, written by the 2017 Harold and Mimi Steinberg Award winning playwright, TJ Young. Trevor will be returning to school in the fall on “the line”, playing Al DeLuca in A Chorus Line. He is forever grateful for the constant love and support from his family and friends. Now let’s get out there and sell some “papes”! Trevorjamesberger.com.

Jonathan Bryant (Race) is a Junior Musical Theatre major at The University of Alabama. Previous credits include: RMTC’s Fiddler on the Roof (Ensemble), The University of Alabama’s A Chorus Line (Mike), Young

Frankenstein (Ensemble/Igor U/S), and The Prizery’s West Side Story (Riff). He would like to thank his professors at UA for their wisdom and knowledge. He would also like to thank his friends and family for all their love and support. “To God be the glory!”

Daniel Bussey (Seitz) Recent credits: Fiddler on the Roof (Ensemble), James and the Giant Peach (Centipede), Einstein Is A Dummy (Constantin), and Jack And The Beanstalk (Jack) at Birmingham Children’s Theatre.

Favorite credits: Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour Krelborn), Rock of Ages (Franz), Oklahoma! (Will Parker). He currently works as a teaching artist at Birmingham Children’s Theatre and Acting Out Academy specializing in acting and improv. He thanks RMTC for giving him a magical summer and a special thanks to my ever supportive family and Neko the cat. Always dream big!

Caleb Clark (Governor Roosevelt/Nunzio) is so happy to be back on the RMTC stage! You may have seen him earlier this summer as the Constable in Fiddler on the Roof or last year as Chef Louis in The Little Mermaid.

Recent regional credits include: Alf (Peter and the Starcatcher) at City Equity Theatre, Ladahlord (James and the Giant Peach), Shrek (Shrek the Musical) at the Alliance Theatre; Algernon (The Importance of Being Earnest), Antonio (Illyria: A Twelfth Night Musical) and Demetrius (Midsummer Night’s Dream) at Georgia Shakespeare; Jumpy Malachi (Happy Days) and Dr. Seward (Dracula) at Ohio’s Schoenrunn Amphitheatre; and Herr in Einstein is a Dummy (Birmingham Children's Theatre). Caleb also maintains an active studio of voice and acting students.

CAST

Special Thanks

Red Mountain Theatre Company is proudly licensed by Red Mountain Theatre

Company is proud member of

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From the living room to the big stage, we’re there.

At Alabama Power, we strive to give a top-notch performance every single day. But more than that, we aim to support the performing arts from one generation to the next. A thriving arts scene is certainly deserving of a standing ovation. 

We are proud to support the Red Mountain Theatre Company.

©2017 Alabama Power Company

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From the living room to the big stage, we’re there.

At Alabama Power, we strive to give a top-notch performance every single day. But more than that, we aim to support the performing arts from one generation to the next. A thriving arts scene is certainly deserving of a standing ovation. 

We are proud to support the Red Mountain Theatre Company.

©2017 Alabama Power Company

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Michael W. Cleary (Morris Delancey) is elated to return to the stage with RMTC! He has a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Montevallo. Favorite credits include: Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

(Joseph), Spamalot (Prince Herbert), The Rocky Horror Show (Brad Majors), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Black Fox), and A Grand Night For Singing (Martin). He would like to thank Mom, Dad, Lindsey, Jeffrey & Paige Mindock, all of his teachers, professors, mentors, colleagues, friends, and the wonderful Shelley McMoy for their love, guidance, and support.

Peyton Davis (Specs) is an upcoming Senior studying Musical Theatre at The University of Alabama. He is incredibly excited to be making his debut with RMTC in one of his favorite shows. Most recently, he was seen

playing Don in A Chorus Line at The University of Alabama. Other recent credits include UA’s Falsettos (Whizzer/Choreographer), and The Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation’s 51st season of TEXAS the Outdoor Musical Drama (Dancer). Peyton thanks his supportive family, encouraging teachers, and dear friends.

Anthony Lloyd Fania (Albert), a New Jersey native, is thrilled to be in his first ever RMTC production! After earning his BFA in Dance from Mason Gross School of the Arts, he acquired an Ed.M. in K-12 Dance Education from

Rutgers University. He’s recently toured nationally with Cirque Dreams: Holidaze, and is the Dance Director of Paper Mill Playhouse’s Broadway Show Choir. Anthony has performed choreography by Larry Keigwin, Trisha Brown, Shen Wei, Charice Barton, and Frank Hatchett. He can’t wait to sing, turn, leap, and flip through Newsies!

Don Everett Garrett (Snyder) has been involved in theatre and music for over 40 years as an actor, director, playwright, and choreographer. Don performed for President Ronald Reagan and Governors George Wallace and

Guy Hunt during his tenure as an Auburn University Singer. The first musical he ever wrote, Bus 29: Hollywood Bound, was originally produced by the Auburn University Department of Theatre. He has been seen in RMTC’s productions of Oliver!, The Music Man Concert, Miss Vulcan 1939, Damn

Yankees, Sweeney Todd, The Sound of Music, The MLK Project, The Wedding Singer, 42nd Street, and Fiddler on the Roof . Don has directed RMTC’s productions of Alice in Wonderland JR., School House Rock Live! JR., Seussical JR., Guys and Dolls JR., and Roald Dahl’s Willie Wonka. Don holds degrees from Auburn University and Samford University. Don is married to the lovely Lisa Adams Garrett and has two sons, Everett and Joseph.

Marcus Gladney (Crutchie) is a recent graduate of Lee High School in Huntsville, AL. He will be attending Carnegie Mellon University to study Musical Theatre in the fall on a full scholarship. He is also a recipient of the Andrew

Lloyd Webber Initiative University Scholarship. He was recently seen as Dewey Finn in RMTC’s School of Rock and in the Ensemble of The Little Mermaid. He sends a special thanks to his family, friends, Bradford, Keith, and Robin for their support in his journey. Lastly, he thanks God, for he can do all things through him. Seize the day!

Jordan Oliver Graham (Mush)is proud to be in the RMTC production of Newsies. He is attending Point Park University in the fall and has been in the RMTC Conservatory for seven years. Previous credits include: Fiddler

on the Roof (Ensemble), Dreamgirls (Ensemble), Les Miserables (Youth Ensemble), Little Women (Ensemble), Seussical JR. (Cat In The Hat), Cabaret (Ensemble), Secret Garden (Dickon) and The Little Mermaid JR. (Prince Eric). He would love to thank RMTC and especially Keith for believing in him and allowing him to live his dream every time he steps on the stage. He would also like to thank his mom and dad for believing in his dreams and ambitions. He hopes you enjoy the show, and thanks you for your contributions to this amazing program.

Ashley Guin (Hannah), a native of Hoover, she has performed with RMTC in Dreamgirls, The Full Monty, Simple Gifts, Back to the Dream, Once on This Island, Godspell, and its outreach production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

Other area performances include Little Shop of Horrors and Parade (Magic City Actors Theatre), Time Takers (Birmingham Children’s Theatre), and Ragtime (The University of Alabama). She also tours internationally as a professional back-up singer. After several years in Los Angeles, CA, Ashley currently resides in the Birmingham area with her two sons, Jonathan David (4) and Gabriel Lynn (2).

PROFILES

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CAST

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Welcome to the Dorothy Jemison Day Theaterat the Alabama School of Fine Arts ...

SUZANNE COLLINSTheatre Arts graduate SuzanneCollins took the world by storm with her best selling books and screenplays for “The HungerGames” trilogy. Collins has been listed on the “Time 100” list and “Entertainers of the Year.”

LAVERNE COXEmmy nominee, ASFA grad and personal freedom advocate,Cox stars on tv’s popular “Orange is the New Black.” She was featured on “Time” magazine’scover, and named to their “100 most influential people” list.

KIM SCOTTKim Scott is an alumna and Music Chair at ASFA. A renowned,international flutist, the first selection on her soft jazz CD “Rite of Passage” debuted asradio’s most played song and #1on the national Billboard chart.

ANDREW DOWNSThis ASFA alum gained national attention by winningNPR’s “From the Top” competition. His performancewas aired on almost 250 stations across the country. He attends Indiana University.

RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANYUnder the leadership of KeithCromwell, RMTC stages classicalmusical theatre. Their mission ofenriching, educating and engagingaudiences enhances our great cityand the lives of us all.

ALABAMA BALLETThe Alabama Ballet is the state’s premiere professional ballet company. The company promotes the development of ballet through high quality performances, education andcommunity outreach. Bravo!

ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS

You’re in good company.

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Javon King (Henry) is a Musical Theatre Major at Rider University this coming fall. He has been in three MainStage productions at Rider: Of Thee I Sing, White Christmas, and Once on this Island. Enjoy the show!

Saxon Murrell (Wiesel) attended UAB where he majored in Theatre and minored in French, simultaneously rendering himself unemployable in two languages. He has over twenty-five years of experience performing throughout

the Southeast. His most recent work with RMTC includes the roles of M. Dindon and M. Renault in La Cage aux Folles and the Mysterious Man in Into The Woods. He dedicates his performance to Shelby and Liz, but not always in that order all of the time.

JD Myers (Bunsen/Bill/Fight Captain) received his BFA in Musical Theatre at Samford University and is a graduate of the apprentice acting company at Serenbe Playhouse in Atlanta. Favorite performance credits

include Grease, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, On the Town, Charlotte’s Web, and Jane Eyre. Thanks to everyone at RMTC for the amazing opportunity and to all the loved ones who make being on the stage worth it. Stories change lives and glory to God!

Jeremiah Porter (Finch) is delighted to be making his RMTC debut. Born and raised in Brooklyn New York, Jeremiah spent most of his life in the city. He attended PPAS (Professional Performing Arts School) for his Freshman year of

high school before going to Metropolitan School of the Arts, in Virginia where he received the majority of his training in acting, vocal technique, and dance. He recently appeared in Kitchen Theater Company’s Birds of East Africa and Opera Ithaca’s production of Cinderella. He is a Freshman at Ithaca college with a BFA in Acting in the class of 2020, and is excited to see what the future holds.

Sam Purkey (Romeo) is honored to be with RMTC for a show he has always dreamed of performing. He is an upcoming Senior at Leeds High School and has spent most of his life as a gymnast and competitive cheerleader but now

claims the stage as his home. His favorite theatre credits include: Damn Yankees (Sohovik), Band Geeks! (Jordan), and Elf: The Musical (Buddy).

He would like to send a huge thanks to his friends and family for their support and to everyone at RMTC for this incredible opportunity! Follow him @samspurkey!

Alex Rader (Oscar Delancey) Credits include: RMTC’s The Little Mermaid (Scuttle); The Palace’s Saturday Night Fever (Gus); Garden Theatre’s Singin’ in the Rain (Cosmo Brown); Belmont University’s Footloose (Ren

McCormack), Les Miserables (Enjolras), and Singin’ in the Rain (Don Lockwood), StudioTenn’s Fiddler on the Roof (Russian Tenor). Alex went to Belmont University for his BFA in Musical Theatre. He’d like to thank his Mom and Dad for their consistent support. Also, thanks to Keith, Robin, Carrie, and Nancy Allen. LYM, Tara.

Juliette Redden (Katherine) is a Junior at Texas State studying Musical Theatre. She is so thrilled to be a part of this incredible company and is so ecstatic to be spending the summer in Birmingham. She was recently seen in Texas State’s

productions of Legally Blonde The Musical, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She spent last summer at Theater Aspen where she was in the shows Dear Edwina and Mamma Mia!. She would like to give an enormous thank you to all the wonderful people at RMTC, her loving family, and her amazing class at Texas State.

David Ritchey (Les) is currently in his 5th year of Hip Hop Dance and Tumbling classes. He enjoysparticipating in his school choir, and has been invited to represent his school at the YoungVoices Choral Festival and

the American Music Educators Association’s Elementary Music Festival. After having participated in the Showcase, David is thrilled to perform once again witvh RMTC.

Cooper Snodsmith (Les) is excited to be performing in his first show with RMTC and is a 7th Grader at Rock Quarry Middle School. He has previously performed in Dr. Dolittle JR. (Tommy Stubbins), Junie B. Jones, The Musical (Lennie), Elf

The Musical JR. and James and the Giant Peach JR. with Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre, and in Madagascar JR. with The Actor’s Charitable Theatre. In addition to theatre, he plays violin and has earned his black belt in Taekwondo He is grateful to his parents and his little sister, Emily.

CAST

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Presidents Circle Alison & Jim GorrieKathryn & Raymond HarbertCarolyn King EstateSusan & Dowd RitterJennifer & Mark Styslinger

Producers CircleDerry & Peter BuntingNancy & Rob BurtonLyndra & Bill DanielKim Morgan & Corbin DayGillian & Mike Goodrich

Directors CircleGail & Jeffrey BayerBarbara BrewsterMaggie & Will BrookeSteve Callaway & Keith Pennington, addt’l gift in memory of Carolyn KingJane ComerKathryn & Doug EckertBetsy FaucetteCarlo & Dianne JosephSheryl & Jon KimerlingPatty McDonaldGinger & Lane MilamGloria Narramore MoodyDianne & Bill MooneySusan & David SilversteinShannon SmithCarole & Jim WaitzmanNancy & Alan WatsonJudy Wilson, addt’l gift in memory of Carolyn King

Founders CircleLouise & John BeardTracey & Richard Bielen, in memory of Carolyn KingMelanie & Danny BowersNan BroughtonLeigh & Bobby CollierKeith Cromwell & Terry Ring*, addt’l gift in memory of Carolyn KingThe Drummond FamilyFannie Flagg*Mary Anne & Michael J. FreemanPhyllis & David HallRobert Hill & Stephen DickersonNyya & John HudsonAngie Proctor Hyde & Kirk HydeLynn & Benny LaRussaKaren & Mike LucePhyllis & Charles McCraryBetty & John McMahon

Carolanne & Johnny RobertsJean ShanksSharon & Bob SuellentropSara & Logan TaylorSusan & Hugh ThomasEmily & Sean VanlandinghamJanice & Dr. Selwyn VickersShellie & Darrell Vines

Proscenium CircleJudy & Hal AbromsDr. & Mrs. Wright BatesMary Kathryn & Jack BryantBebe & Charlie BuggNanci & Steve ChazenTracy & Al CohnDenise & William DowCharles FosheeAubrey & Jeanne GarrisonNancy & Glenn GoedeckeMaple + Gin Paper Co.Laura Flippin & Chris TerrellDrs. Rupa & Dave KitchensAnnette & Tom McLeodLisa & Charlie MillerCele & Allen MontgomeryKam & Joe PattonSusan & Lee Reeves*Karen & Alan RegisterDavid Riley & Martha EcholsLeigh RobinsonDrs. David & Linda SchultzJohn & Deborah SellersLora & Bill TerryKaren & Tommy TynesCheryl & Sam UpchurchLeslyn Davie Weathers, in honor of Sallye Davie

Ensemble CircleRoberta & Jim AtkinsonHarry H. BayerJanet Lucas Beck & Cary BeckTony & Lajuana BradfordAnsley & Mike CooleyRobin & David DonahueMary Kathryn & Jim EmisonAndrea Nunes & Andre FerreiraJulie & Greg FosterLisa & Rad GainesMonica & Jeff GravelineChristy & Eric JohnsonAmy & John JohnstoneJanet & Paul KavinokySara & Kyle KinneyDr. & Mrs. Wade LamberthLois & Barry Luther

Katie Bee & Seton MarshallDanielle & Phillip MorganBarbara & David ObermanRobert Raiford & Zane RhoadesAnn & Paul RichDr. & Mrs. Randall RichardsonBee & Ed RobinsonKeelie & Scott SegarsLinda & Steve SewellFonda & Ken ShaiaSharon & J.L ShaiaDora & Sanjay SinghDr. Chandler & Jane Paris SmithDavid SmithermanKaren & Frank SottosantiAmanda & Tim VaughanNorma & Macky WarrenJennifer Wolfe & Carlos GaitanRusty & Mary Yeager

FootlightsAnonymous Donor, in memory of Carolyn KingDenise & Herbert Browder*John & Jean OliverLynette & Mark ScruggsJane S. Webb

Star Quality CircleBeth & Charles W. AllenDouglas BullockCarol W. ButlerAllison & Sándor ChekaNancy Kane Curreri & Stephen Curreri, in memory of Carolyn KingRon Cromwell*Cindy & Tim HarperAndrew Duxbury & Tommy ThompsonTeri & Geoff HamiltonJennifer & Kevin JaquessDavid Loper & Tom Barnett, addt’l gift in memory of Carolyn KingDiane & John NorthMeg & Bill NorthKaren & Joel PiassickBeth & George Smokey, in honor of Asher SmokeyAnna M. & Douglass J. Thompson

Action CircleTerri & Kevin Borie, in memory of Carolyn KingDavid BrownPaige & Todd ChambersTorrey & Armand DeKeyserErin & Dr. Michael Ellerbusch

The Dress Circle Society supports RMTC’s mission through individual philanthropy and volunteerism. The commitment of these donors makes RMTC’s work possible, and we are incredibly grateful for their generosity. This listing is current for the 2016 – 2017 season as of June 13, 2017.

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

dress circle society

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Stan & Sherrie ForehandLynn & Tony GilesKris & Todd GlassfordKirk GriffinLinda & Mike GriggsChristine & Bill HouseStephanie & Steve HuntMartha & Chervis IsomDr. & Mrs. Mark JanichMr. & Mrs. Michael LewandowskiMaria & Coke Matthews III, in memory of Carolyn KingCarol MeddersEden MoodyMary & Patrick MorrisseyJay & Melissa PriceMark & Tara RobertsonJeanne & Mabry RogersFrancis & Margaret RushtonCarol & Tim StettheimerNan & Phil TeninbaumKelly & Bill VandiverCathy Wheeler & David Tate

Lights CircleDianne & George AdamsAnne Bell-Alford & Kirk AlfordTraci & Leland AllenJohn AmbroseSherry & Wayne BarnettBarbarann Beckett-GainesRobin & Hilton BergerDr. & Mrs. Neal BerteThe BewleysJeff Bloch & Jodi Turner BlochNancy BorkowskiMary & David BradleyLynn & Harriette BrandonMike & Jennifer BrattonKay & Paul BrooksShirley & Bob BrownDanny & Shannon BurnsLarry ButlerTracey & Dennis CameronJulie & Glenn CorleyKate & John Cotton, in memory of Carolyn KingKatherine & James CourtlandKathy & Cary CowartDenise CypressAthena & David DavidKathryn DeCola & Marie KrchakSusan & Al DesforgesLindsey & David DiazJohn & Susan Edwards

Lisa & Alan EngelMary Guerry-Force & Richard ForceMargaret & Jamey FoxTanya Ott-Fulmore & Jason FulmoreJo Anne Funk*Ramona & Andy GraffeoLyn & Ray GrantTravis & Sarah GrappoDebra & Steven HanksDiane & Jim JenkinsHettie & Bill JohnsonBarbara & Carlton KelleyChad & Catherine KelleySusan & Barry KoretzkyCarolyn & Frank LankfordDonna K. MartinMary Lou & Milton McKissockMarilyn NashPamela E. PaustianJanet PerryShea Richardson PittsRuss & Cheryl PonderJim & Suzy PurvisMidge N. RayDavid ReeseCecilia & Phillip RobertsonSteven Rowe & Anne Marie SeibelDonna J. SlovenskyDr. Wendy & Cosmo TeresiLeia White, in memory of Christin WhitleyHarriet & Jim WilliamsMelissa & Jon WilliamsonDennis & Christi WilsonLowell Womack

Friends CircleL. AjluniJudy & Bill BakerMartha & Bob BlackMarcus BrittainMarvin & Diane BroomeDon & Maureen BrownJudy H. BrownPatrick & Amy BurchCeleste Burnum*Pat & Joe CampbellBeatty & P.A. CarmichaelValerie CaterinicchiaStelita & Leitha CheatamMartha ChitwoodGina & Paul Cole

Betsy & Joe CooperRobert Barnes & James CraftPamela S. CriderDiana & Hugh DavisJoy DearingDana EllisMargaret & Charles FarrellMarella FedykElizabeth FoxShirley GibsonCarol & Max GodseySherron & Allan GoldsteinMarie GravesSusan & Jim GrovesJeanie GundersonVirginia & Boyce GuthrieNancy & Larry HarperRona HarperFay HartJan & Bob HengerPaul & Cyndi HodgesHeather & Jeffrey HolmesHugh Don HullKayla Jenkins & Stewart WootenLinda KickerJane KillianBeverly & Larry KrannichCarol & Roy LeethDella LynamAnne S. MartinDot McClurgKathy G. MezranoCarolyn MillerMargaux Mooney & Oliver Mooney, in honor of Bill MooneyMartha NobleBurdette Payne & Alan GarnerDenise PerkinsMarc PerlmanLaurie & John PlaceyPatricia PowellLinda PrewittLinda & Danny RhoadesSalsa Senorita brand SalsasSharon & Ron ShaddixAlice & George SingletonFarley SnowSandra & Baynard StarrLeonard SuelterCheryl & Gale TemplePatricia ThomasJo Veal TurnerJohnnie & Rich VenglikLiz & Tom Warren

It is incredibly important to us that this list is accurate. If you find an error, please accept our apology and allow us to correct it by contacting

Whitney Bonham at [email protected] or 205-324-2424.

We always have room for more!Contact our Managing Director, Jennifer Jaquess, to find out how your name can be added in support of RMTC’s mission to transform lives through theatre. development@

redmountaintheatre.org or 205-324-2424

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Mike Stephens (Joseph Pulitzer) is excited to be on the RMTC stage again in this incredible production of Newsies. A veteran of Birmingham theatre, some of Mike's favorite roles are George Banks (Mary Poppins),

Jerry Lukowski (The Full Monty), Horton (Seussical), Hugh Dorsey (Parade), Bratt (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying) as well as performing in Evita, Sweeney Todd, Damn Yankees, and a number of RMTC Christmas shows among others. Mike lives in Hoover, AL with his amazingly beautiful and talented wife, Tawny, and his perfect (sometimes) children, Mia and Ryan.

Will Vickers (Buttons) is humbled to be spending the summer at RMTC! Some of his favorite previous performances include Will Parker in Oklahoma!, Enjolras in Les Miserables and, J. Pierpont Finch in How to Succeed in

Business Without Really Trying. He thanks his mother and sister for being his biggest fans! Follow his journey on Twitter @willbv77

Savannah Weidman (Nun) is absolutely thrilled to return to the RMTC stage! After growing up with Red Mountain in the Youth Conservatory, Savannah graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 2016 with a BA in Musical

Theatre. Favorite collegiate stage credits include Whatsername in Green Day’s American Idiot, Marta in Company, and O’ Bless the Lord in Godspell. Since graduating, Savannah has continued to work and live in Birmingham. She has had the pleasure to perform in the Virginia Samford Theatre’s productions of Spamalot! and A Christmas Story: The Musical. Savannah would like to thank her incredibly supportive family and friends, the wonderful theatre faculty at BSC, and everyone at RMTC.

Corbin Williams (Tommy Boy/Spot Conlon) couldn’t be happier to be making his RMTC debut with Newsies! Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Corbin now resides in New York City. He has performed all over the country

from the Grand Ole Opry to the Hawaiian Islands with Norwegian Cruise Lines. Credits include New York: Siren's Den. Tours: How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Select Regional: Catch Me If You Can (Frank Abagnale, Jr.), Next to Normal (Gabe), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Finch), Hairspray (Link Larkin), Xanadu (Sonny

Malone). Thank you to Keith, Robin and this incredibly talented cast and crew! Seize the day, y’all! www.corbinwilliams.net Instagram: @corbin591

Tracy Winborn (Medda) is a graduate of Huffman High School class of 2000. She is a member of The Harvest Place Christian Church, where she’s part of the choir “One Sound” and worship leader. She is the mother of four children and the

wife of Curtis Lee Parham III. She made her debut in 2016 as Grandma Vi in When the Devil Creeps In and recently performed as Effie in Dreamgirls.

Jared Max Wright (Elmer) is a Senior BFA Musical Theatre major at the University of Montevallo. Jared has been in the field of Musical Theatre for 14 years, he is also professionally and classically trained in the dance styles of Ballet,

Tap, Jazz, and Modern. Jared has trained under professionals such as Fulton Burns, William-Michael Cooper, Amy Murphy, Eden Espinosa, and Tina Marie Casamento Libby; just to name a few. Some of his credits include: Mary Poppins (Robertson Ay), The Rocky Horror Show (Riff Raff), Grease (Doody), Heathers the Musical (Kurt Kelley), The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow/Hunk), Spring Awakening (Hanschen), and The Little Mermaid (Male Ensemble). He would like to thank his friends and family. “Vivre pour le voyage” www.jaredmaxwright.com @jaredmaxwright94

Victoria Yeager (Newsie/Asst. Dance Captain) is thrilled to be playing her dream role as a Newsie this summer. Victoria is a rising 11th grader at Spain Park High School. She has participated in RMTC’s Youth

Conservatory for six years and the workshop for eight years. She recently has had the opportunity to play Brooke Wyndham in RMTC’s production of Legally Blonde JR.. Other favorite roles include Brenda in Hairspray JR. and Alice in the ballet of Alice in Wonderland. Victoria would like to thank Keith, Katie, and Bradford, her voice teacher Amy Murphy, her dance teacher Monica Barnett Smith, her wonderful parents, and friends. Seize the day!

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Robin Lewis (Director/Choreographer) grew up in Hoover, Alabama and is a Summerfest alum. Robin has directed/choreographed Mary Poppins and Legally Blonde for RMTC. He is a twelve year Broadway and national Broadway touring veteran. Credits include: Fosse, Dance Captain of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and Dance Captain of A Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden. He toured with the first national tour of The Producers with Jason Alexander and Martin Short in Hollywood. He has toured in A Chorus Line, Hello, Dolly!, Beauty and the Beast, as well as performances at The Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Off-Broadway, he was the Dance Captain for Charles Busch’s musical The Green Heart for the Manhattan Theatre Club. Robin can also be seen on the PBS Dance in America movie Fosse: A Celebration in Dance. He is an accomplished choreographer, and has directed numerous production across the United States. Robin has worked with such stars as Julie Andrews,Sandy Duncan, Tony Randall, Shirley Jones, Carol Channing, Andrea McCardle, Tim Curry, Ben Vereen to name a few. Lewis choreographed the movie Bernie starring Shirley MacLaine and Jack Black directed by Richard Linklater. Robin is currently on faculty for Musical Theater (BFA) at Westminster College of the Arts at Rider University. www.robinlewisdance.com

Randi Ellen Rudolph (Music Director) has served as conductor, music director, and pianist for productions throughout the country, working with theaters such as Highlands Playhouse, Moonlight Stage Productions, and Ram’s Head Theatrical Society. She recently received the Louis J. Sudler Prize in Music for conducting, and was named a semifinalist in the national American Prize competition for her work in musical theater conducting. She holds a MM in Conducting from Ithaca College and a BA in Music from Stanford University. www.randiellenrudolph.com

Brad Cozby (Resident Lighting Designer) has been a lighting/scenic designer and technical director for the last 12 years. He has worked across the United States as well as a short stint in Hong Kong. He has a M.F.A. in Lighting Design from University of South Carolina and a B.A. in Theatre from Grand Canyon University. Some of his notable designs include: The Little Mermaid, A Streetcar Named Desire, Macbeth, Stars in the Morning Sky, and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.

Jackie Feldman (Lyrics) He has written music and lyrics for theater, film, television and pop records. His vast number of works include the lyrics for Disney's Newsies (music by Alan Menken). Thumberlina, Oliver & Company, Tribute, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. He has written dozens of pop songs, including the Grammy award-winning "Copacabana" and the top 10 hit, "I made It Through the Rain". For the theater, he wrote the score for Ted Tally s, Coming Attractions, Wendy Wasserman's, Isn't It Romantic and the score for the musical, Miami, which he wrote with Mr. Sussman and Ms. Wasserstein.

Harvey Fierstein (Book) is the author of the current smash hit Newsies as well as Torch Song Trilogy (Tony and Drama Desk and OBIE Awards), La Cage aux Folles (Tony and Drama Desk Awards), The Sissy Duckling (Humanitas Award), A Catered Affair (12 Drama Desk nominations), Safe Sex (Ace Award), Legs Diamond, Spookhouse, Flatbush Tosca, Common Ground and more. His political editorials have been published in The New York Times, TV Guide, The Huffington Post, and broadcast on PBS's "In The Life". His children's book, The Sissy Duckling is now in its fifth printing. As an actor Mr. Fierstein is known worldwide for his performances in films like Mrs. Doubtfire and Independence Day, and on stage in Hairspray (Tony Award), Fiddler On The Roof, La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy (Tony Award) and television shows such as "How I Met Your Mother," "American Family," "Cheers" (Emmy nomination), "The Simpsons" and "Nurse Jackie."

Stephen Fister (Technical Director and Resident Scenic Designer) is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. Stephen has been working in theatre since his freshman year of high school. He began his professional career at Southeast Missouri State University, where he worked on a BFA in Design/Tech and Acting/Directing with a musical theatre emphasis. After moving to Birmingham in fall of 2009, Stephen initially joined the RMTC team as an over hire painter in the summer of 2010.

James Gibbs (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be back at home in Birmingham, serving as Resident Production Stage Manager for RMTC. In his 20+ years in professional theatre, he has worked on Broadway, Off- Broadway, and London’s West End as well as numerous national and international tours of North America, United Kingdom, Australia, China, and New Zealand. His first Broadway show Dame Edna-The Royal Tour received a 2000 Tony Award. Regional credits include the California Shakespeare Festival, San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater, Magic Theater, Theater on the Square, and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. He received a BFA in Theatre Design at the University of Montevallo and an MFA in Stage Management at the American Conservatory Theater.

Heather Hood (Head Wardrobe) Heather’s mother was a beautiful seamstress but died when she was very young. Heather’s bedroom was her sewing room, so at night, she taught herself how to use her sewing machine. She continued to sew and accidentally ended up with a degree in Costume Design and Clothing, Textiles and Design. After taking a break from theatre, moving to the beach, opening several stores, Heather moved to Birmingham and eventually landed in the costume shop at RMTC. So, here she is sewing again.

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RMTC is continually expanding our reach and impact in the Birmingham community – and even the state of Alabama. But, this growth must be fueled with fiscal stability and long-term sustainability. To that end, RMTC has established a planned giving initiative named for an incredible woman, Carolyn King, who gave generously to RMTC during her lifetime and also planned for those gifts to continue past her time on earth. She was a blessing to so many and now serves as a shining example of dedication to the generations to come. The Society that bears her name is comprised of those who have included RMTC in a will retirement plan, charitable lead trust, charitable remainder trust, or life insurance policy that contributes to RMTC upon their passing. Won’t you join these donors in planning now for RMTC’s vital work into the future? Contact RMTC’s development office for more information. If you have made those plans, please let us know. We’d be grateful to include you in the Society!

Carolyn King Legacy Society:

Phyllis & David HallDianne & Carlo Joseph

Carol MeddersRobert Raiford & Zane Rhoades

Deborah & John SellersAlan Watson

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PRODUCTION & DESIGN TEAMPatrick MacDonald (Sound Designer/Engineer) previously worked as the Sound Designer & Supervisor at the Adirondack Theatre Festival and the Sound Technician/A2 at Porthouse Theatre. He recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and a minor in Performing Arts Administration. While at WKU, Patrick served as Sound Designer/Engineer, House Manager, Event Coordinator, Master Electrician, and Projection Designer. Favorite design credits include: A Comedy of Manors, Home, Everything In It’s Place: The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers, and The Hatmaker’s Wife.

Alan Menken (Music) Alan Menken’s music and lyrics have become an integral part of the fabric of our lives since his first works were produced nearly 40 years ago. His stage musicals include God Bless You Mr. Rosewater, Atina: Evil Queen of the Galaxy, Real Life Funnies, Little Shop of Horrors, Kicks, The Dream on Royal Street, Beauty and The Beast, A Christmas Carol, Weird Romance, King David, The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Leap of Faith, Newsies, Aladdin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz. Song and score credits for film musicals include The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, Newsies, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, The Shaggy Dog, Home on the Range, Enchanted, Tangled and Mirror Mirror. Individual songs for film include Rocky V - “The Measure of a Man”, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York – “My Christmas Tree”, Life With Mikey – “Cold Enough to Snow”, Noel – “Winter Light” and Captain America: First Avenger – “Star Spangled Man”. Television credits include writing songs for Sesame Street, the ABC mini-series Lincoln, a musical episode of The Neighbors and the ABC series Galavant. His chart topping songs have included “Beauty and the Beast”, “A Whole New World”, “Colors of the Wind” and “Go the Distance”. Winner of the 2012 Tony and Drama Desk awards for his score for Newsies, he has won more Academy Awards than any other living individual, including eight Oscars® with 4 for Best Score and 4 for Best Song; 11 Grammy® Awards (including Song of the Year for “A Whole New World”); 7 Golden Globes; London’s Evening Standard Award; the Olivier Award; the Outer Critics Circle Award and the Drama Desk Award. Other notable achievements include induction into the Songwriters

Hall of Fame, Billboard’s number one single (“A Whole New World”) and number one album (Pocahontas). In 2001 he received the distinction of being named a Disney Legend. Awarded two doctorates in Fine Arts from New York University and the North Carolina School of the Arts. In 2010 he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Alan’s upcoming works include a stage production of A Bronx Tale, a City Center’s Encores series production of God Bless You Mr. Rosewater, a live-action film adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, a Sony animated movie titled Sausage Party, an as-yet-untitled film musical project at Universal Pictures.

Amy Rankin (Costume Designer). I started sewing because everything I bought I had to alter. I continued to design clothing while working in corporate America, in accounting. I was offered a job to tour with an R&B artist. This led to 20+ years working in Wardrobe, touring the United States and internationally; affording me the opportunity to visit some great places and work with some awesome talent. In 2007, wanting to come off the road, I took on the challenge to costume Beauty and the Beast for RMTC. Over the ensuing years, I have cultivated my talents to evolve into the resident costume designer.

Danielle Warren (Prop Master) graduated from the University of Montevallo with a degree in Theatre. While at UM, she worked as props master on shows such as The Rocky Horror Show, Cabaret, and High Fidelity: The Musical. She is active with Montevallo Main Street Players where she is also a board member. Danielle worked as props master on the web series Bug Spoon and just recently on the film I Can’t Breathe.

Tommy Thompson (Wig Master) is proud to be the Wig Master/Hair and Make-up designer for RMTC. He began designing for RMTC in the spring of 2014 with La Cage aux Folles. Other credit include: Les Miserables, Miss Vulcan 1939, Young Frankenstein, The Wiz, Mary Poppins, The Secret Garden, Sister Act, and The Little Mermaid. He also works with the young actors in the RMTC Conservatory in the use of wigs and make –up as they develop their craft. When he is not working on a RMTC show, Mr. Thompson is the Company Manager at Opera Birmingham.

Anna AngelesEllie Woods

Holly McClendonLauren HallEmily Harris

Rowdy GilesDanielle WarrenSpencer Webb

Caylin CobbLaura Hicks

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Red Mountain Theatre Company Production Crew

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CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SPONSORSRMTC’s transformational work would not be possible without the philanthropic commitment of corporations and foundations in our community and beyond. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity. Please support those who support us!

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Alabama has a story to tell.

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