University of Florida Performing Artspresents

Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 7:30 p.m. | Phillips Center

Sponsored by

Written by

Alan Janes Starring

Todd Meredith as Buddy

Featuring

Lisa Carlson Nathan Yates Douglass Logan Farine Greg Kalafatas Jaime Maraviglia Bill Morey Martin Murray James S. Patton Romain Rachline Emilio RamosDavid Reed Jeremy Renner Keith Allen Scott Jenny Stodd Christopher Wren

Scenic Design Lighting Design Sound Design Costume Design John Iacovelli Jeffrey M. Greenberg Concert Quality Sound/ P&G Designs Barry Friedman

General Manager Production Manager Production Coordinator Theatre Management Associates Gail Anderson Paul M. Rambacher Maria Di Dia

Production Stage Manager Technical Director Musical Supervisor Cirby Hatano Adam G. Apell Steve Steiner Directed by Steve Steiner

Buddy — The Buddy Holly Story is produced by arrangement with Buddy Worldwide Ltd For licensing information, visit www.buddythemusical.com

CAST Buddy Holly ................................................................................................................ Todd Meredith Tommy Allsup ............................................................................................................Jeremy RennerJoe B. Maudlin ...................................................................................................................Bill MoreyJerry Allison .................................................................................................................. Logan FarineHi-Pockets Duncan ....................................................................................................Martin MurrayLead Hayrider .......................................................................................................Christopher WrenHayrider Musicians ..................................................... Nathan Yates Douglass, Jaime Maraviglia, Romain Rachline, Jeremy RennerRadio Show Stage Manager .......................................................................................Greg KalafatasJingle Singers ............................................................Lisa Carlson, Jaime Maraviglia, Jenny StoddDecca Producer ...........................................................................................................Greg KalafatasNorman Petty ...............................................................................................Nathan Yates DouglassMrs. Vi Petty .................................................................................................................. Lisa CarlsonMr. Tyrone Jones ......................................................................................................James S. PattonMr. Marvin Madison ...................................................................................................... David ReedDJ at the Apollo ...................................................................................................Christopher WrenMaria Elena Holly .......................................................................................................... Jenny StoddMrs. Santiago ..................................................................................................................Lisa CarlsonMurray Deutch. .......................................................................................................Romain RachlineShirley .................................................................................................................... .Jaime MaravigliaEnglish DJ .............................................................................................................Christopher WrenSurf Ballroom MC .................................................................................................Christopher WrenJ.P. Richardson “The Big Bopper” ..............................................................................Greg KalafatasRitchie Valens...............................................................................................................Emilio RamosDion ...............................................................................................................Nathan Yates DouglassThe Belmonts .........................................................................Romaine Rachline, Keith Allen ScottJack Daw.....................................................................................................................Martin MurrayThe Snowbirds ...........................................................Lisa Carlson, Jaime Maraviglia, Jenny StoddClear Lake Musicians ..............................................................................................THE COMPANY

Understudies Understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made

at the time of the performance. For Buddy: Jeremy Renner, Nathan Yates Douglass; For Joe B and Jerry: Nathan Yates Douglass;

For Tommy Allsup: Romain Rachline; For Maria Elena, Aunt Santiago and Vi Petty: Jaime Maraviglia; For Ritchie Valens: David Reed; For Big Bopper: Keith Allen Scott

SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS

The action … January 1956 to February 1959

ACT I

Onstage at the Grand Bowl (a roller-skating rink) — Lubbock, Texas Rose of Texas, Flower of my Heart, Ready Teddy

Outside the Grand Bowl

Decca Recording Studios — Nashville, Tennessee That’ll Be the Day

KDAV Radio Studio — Lubbock, Texas

NorVaJak Studios — Clovis, New Mexico Rock Around with Ollie Vee, Everyday

Apollo Theatre — Harlem, New York Shout, Not Fade Away, Peggy Sue, Words of Love, Oh Boy

ACT II

Music publisher’s office — New York City

Maria Elena’s aunt’s apartment — New York City

NorVaJak Studios — Clovis, New Mexico Think It Over

Buddy & Maria Elena’s apartment — New York City True Love Ways

Backstage Surf Ballroom — Clear Lake, Iowa Why Do Fools Fall in Love

Clear Lake Concert Chantilly Lace, Maybe Baby, Peggy Sue Got Married, Heartbeat, La Bamba,

Raining in my Heart, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Rave On, Johnny B. Goode, Oh Boy (encore)

The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited.

WHO’S WHOLisa Carlson (Vi Petty) is ecstatic to be on tour with Buddy! Lisa is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Favorite credits include Tessie Tura (Gypsy), Wickie (Sweet Charity) and Sister Leo (Nunset Boulevard). Carlson was a dancer for Neil Young and toured with Donna Summer. Thanks and love to my family and Robby for your support! “Let’s Rock & Roll it!”Nathan Yates Douglass (Norman Petty) is thrilled to be rockin’ The Buddy Holly Story across the U.S. Recent/favorite credits include The Tammy Wynette Story with Capstone Theatricals; Now You See It, Now You Don’t at the Players Theatre in Manhattan; and Carolina Breeze: The Musical at the Frederick Loewe Theatre. Douglass grew up in Portland, Ore., but New York City has been his home for many years now. More info at: www.nathanyatesdouglass.comLogan Farine (Jerry Allison) is thrilled to make his national tour debut playing the music of Buddy Holly. I thank my family, friends and teachers for everything. ^..^meow?Greg Kalafatas (The Big Bopper) is glad to be bopping along with Buddy Holly again, returning to a role that is such fun to play. Most recently Kalafatas was singing and dancing on the high seas with Holland America Line’s Showroom At Sea, having played and traveled from Australia to Alaska and (almost) everywhere in between. He’s no stranger to touring then, as he has also toured the country on land in the Broadway national tour of The Drowsy Chaperone. Kalafatas has performed at numerous regional theatres and in New York City as well. Favorite past roles include Edna in Hairspray, Amos in Chicago and Dave in The Full Monty. For more shows, photos and other information, check out www.gregkalafatas.com. Much love to friends and family. Proud graduate of the University of New Hampshire.Jaime Maraviglia (Hayrider, Shirley) is thrilled to be touring with this incredible company. Maraviglia last worked as a performing/teaching intern for the Ocean Professional Theatre Company in N.J. Recent stage credits The Buddy Holly Story, Anything Goes, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady and Galt Macdermot’s Goddess Wheel. Wagner College class of 2013. So grateful for my cast, family and friends for all your support!Todd Meredith (Buddy Holly) is an actor/musician from Albany, N.Y. This is Meredith’s 14th production as the lead role in Buddy. Check out his Buddy Holly tribute band, The Rave-Ons, at www.rave-ons.com. Learn more about Meredith at www.toddmeredith.com Bill Morey (Joe B. Mauldin) is a professional bassist and trombonist from New York City. He has been very active as a theatre musician and a rockabilly bassist throughout the country. He performs in a popular Buddy Holly tribute band based out of New York, The Rave-Ons. He’s performed in numerous Buddy Holly Story productions around the U.S., most recently at the New Theatre Restaurant in Kansas City. He’s very happy to be a part of the Buddy national tour. For more info, please visit www.BillMoreyBass.comMartin Murray (Hi-Pockets Duncan/Jack Daw) is pleased to return to one of his favorite shows. Originally a professional musician, Murray has “crossed over” to become a “guitar theatre” specialist. Over the course of travels as a musician and entertainer he has visited all 50 states and most of the provinces of Canada while playing 11 different musical instruments.James S. Patton (Mr. Tyrone Jones) Tour debut! Credits include: Children of Eden (father), Rocky Horror (Brad), Buddy! (Denzel), 42nd Street and Hairspray. B.M. in classical voice and French Language from DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind. Best to castmates/crew members, family and friends. Rave on!Romain Rachline (Hayrider, Murray Deutch) was born and raised in France. He trained as a dancer at the Ailey School. He recently performed in Cats as Mr. Mistoffelees, Anything Goes, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Thoroughly Modern Millie (OPTC), A Chorus Line, Hairspray (C&S company) and Off Off Broadway in Jack’s Back (T. Schreiber). Rachline is thrilled to be part of the Buddy Holly tour!

Emilio Ramos (Ritchie Valens, WWOL DJ) Favorite credits: Seven Brides (Gideon), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ching Ho), Footloose (Dance Captain). Recent AMDA graduate. Second time ’round as Ritchie! Love to my folks, the truest rockstars I know. David Reed (Mr. Marvin Madison) is very pleased to be a part of the Buddy Company. He recently finished his first national tour with the song and dance variety company Re-Creation, where he performed in every VA Medical Center and State Veterans home in the country, extending his hand to the men and women who afforded us our freedom in more than 360 shows a year. Before his tour, Reed also was honored in working for one of the most influential mice in the world as a full time performer at Walt Disney World. His big break performing was in the cast of Showboat at the Little Theater on the Square in Sullivan, Ill. Reed would like to thank his parents for always believing in him, and always supporting him in his dreams of performing.Jeremy Renner (Hayrider, 4th Cricket, U/S Buddy) Pit orchestra credits: Godspell, Seusical the Musical, Home for the Holidays, Grease, Man of La Mancha and Ring of Fire. He has also performed as Tommy Allsup and fourth Cricket, Niki Sullivan, in Buddy. Buddy tribute band, The Rave-Ons and Matt and Jeremy. mattandjeremy.com; rave-ons.comKeith Allen Scott (Ensemble) Previous roles include John B. Thayer in the national tour of Titanic, Dave in The Full Monty, Jerry/Daphne in Sugar, Amos and Mary Sunshine in Chicago, Cornelius in Hello, Dolly!, Mr. Mayor in Seussical, Parchester in Me & My Girl, the Stepmother in Cinderella and Bert Healy in Annie. Other favorite credits include The Music Man (Jacey), Kiss Me, Kate (Gangster 1), Cabaret, Jekyll and Hyde, Baby, My One and Only, Beauty and the Beast and Damn Yankees.Jenny Stodd (Maria Elena Santiago) Credits include Buddy, Ring of Fire, Urinetown, Smoke on the Mountain, Grease. B.A. in theatre from St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa. Thanks friends, family and Todd.Christopher Wren (Lead Hayrider, Clear Lake MC) Originally from Houston, Christopher Wren is a professionally trained actor and musician from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. He has starred in and been featured in numerous stage shows such as Aladdin The 3D Holiday Adventure, and TV programs such as Dates From Hell on Investigation Discovery.Alan James (Writer, Producer) has written extensively for television, films and theater during a more than 40-year career since training at London’s world-famous Stratford East Theatre under the theatrical legend Joan Littlewood. James wrote and produced the soul musical 125th Street and wrote and produced the musical Jailhouse Rock based on the Elvis Presley film. In 1989, his musical Buddy — The Buddy Holly Story was presented in the West End and ran for 15 years. The U.K. tour of Buddy has run, with the occasional break, for almost 25 years and the show has enjoyed worldwide success, playing Broadway and four U.S. national tours, Canada, Sweden, South Africa, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Holland, Singapore, Finland, Austria and Denmark. James was nominated for an Olivier Award for best musical, and internationally Buddy has received many nominations and awards, including a Tony.Steve Steiner (Director) serves as artistic director of Boebe Productions, Ocean Professional Theatre Company and Jersey Shore Entertainment. He has been an actor, director and/or musical director for three Broadway, three off-Broadway, two national tours and hundreds of regional productions (including being an actor/musician in the original Broadway production of Buddy). In 2004, Steiner began producing shows for casino venues in Atlantic City and Reno, producing more than 25 highly acclaimed productions including three national tours while directing more than 100 productions. Steiner’s previous three productions of Buddy have been the highest selling productions in each of those three theatres’ histories.Jeffrey M. Greenberg (Lighting Designer) Recent credits: international tour of In the Mood; Grease at the Eldorado Hotel/Casino Reno; Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Man of LaMancha starring John Davidson, Titanic the Musical and Nunset Boulevard at the Ocean Professional

Theatre Company. He also designed Boebe Productions’ 100th Anniversary national tour of Titanic the Musical. Other credits include Starry Messenger (world premiere) and Questions About Angels at Theater for the New City; The Sea Gull at Montclair State University; On Your Toes, The Drowsy Chaperone, Ragtime, Lady Be Good, The Producers, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Stand By Your Man, It’s Only a Play, Dial M for Murder and The Last Night of Ballyhoo at the Surflight Theatre; The Odd Couple, Clue the Musical and Oklahoma at the Allenberry Playhouse; and A Girl Called Dusty (world premiere) at the Provincetown Repertory Theatre. Greenberg is a full-time faculty member in lighting design at Queens College in Flushing, N.Y. He has an M.F.A. in lighting design from Brandeis University and a B.F.A. in technical theatre from Ithaca College. www.jeffgreenberglightingdesign.comKeith Schneider (Costume Coordinator) most recently designed Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Anything Goes, ’S Wonderful, I Love A Piano and Thoroughly Modern Millie for Ocean Professional Theatre Company; Les Misérables and Happy, Days for West Virginia Public Theatre; and 42nd Street for the John W. Engeman Theatre on Long Island where his designs received rave reviews from the The New York Times. As resident costume designer for WVPT he has designed 42nd Street, Anything Goes, 9 to 5, All Shook Up, Seussical, Will Rogers Follies, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Chicago, Oliver, My Fair Lady, Little Shop, Annie, Sound of Music, Sweet Charity, Funny Girl, Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, Aladdin and The Producers. Other design credits include 42nd Street at Tri-Arts Playhouse; 42nd Street and Cabaret at Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City; Mack & Mabel and Sisters of Swing at Surflight Theatre; Ragtime, Jekyll and Hyde, Funny Girl, Show Boat, Mame and Footloose at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. Barry Friedman (Sound Designer) hails from the southern part New Jersey where he is employed by Concert Quality Sound. Friedman has been designing sound for musical theater productions for almost 18 years. Some of his favorites are Children of Eden, Into the Woods, Guys and Dolls and Les Misérables. Thanks to family and friends for their continuous support.Cirby Hatano (Production Stage Manager) Productions include: national tour of A Chorus Line (Baayork Lee, dir); 3rd National Asian American Theater Festival; Turn of the Screw (Opera Moderne); Bard Spiegeltent; Don Giovanni (Juilliard); The Car Plays (RADAR LA); Kiss Me, Kate (Reprise); and 11 shows at Sacramento Music Circus. Alum of The Juilliard School Professional Intern program in stage management. Special thanks to my family for their love and support.Erika Graff (Assistant Stage Manager) is originally from Hamilton, N.J. and is a recent graduate of DeSales University with a B.A. in theatre. Past productions include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Shooting Stars and Arsenic and Old Lace at DeSales University and The Tempest, Oklahoma!, Measure for Measure and The Importance of Being Earnest at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Thanks to Gail and Steve for the amazing opportunity — RAVE ON!Theatre Management Associates/Maria Di Dia (General Management) Under the leadership of President and CEO, Aldo Scrofani, TMA provides management services for live theatrical productions on a worldwide basis. For Buddy, TMA is represented by Maria Di Dia. Di Dia’s credits include: executive producer/general manager for Blue Man Group, associate GM for Chicago, The Musical, producer of Bebe Neuwirth in Here Lies Jenny, and most recently, GM for Gregory Charles at the Café Carlyle.

STAFF FOR BUDDY—THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

TOUR GENERAL MANAGER Maria Di Dia

Theatre Management Associates, Inc.

TOUR DIRECTIONCOLUMBIA ARTISTS THEATRICALS

Gary McAvay

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGERCirby Hatano

ProductionManager ................................................................................................... Gail AndersonAssistant Production Manager .................................................................... Paula Hammons SloanAssistant Stage Manager .................................................................................................Erika GraffTechnical Director....................................................................................................... Adam G. ApellWardrobe Supervisor............................................................................................... Keith SchneiderMaster Electrician ........................................................................................................John KiselicaSound Designer ........................................................................................................ Barry FriedmanScenic Design ...............................................................................................................John IacovelliTour Press & Marketing ............................................................................................Tara TroutmanPayroll Services ........................................................................................... Imagine Entertainment Insurance ...................................................................................................... DeWitt Stern Guttman Accommodations booked by ............................................................................................Road RebelTrucking ................................................................................................................................StagecallSound .............................................................................................................Concert Quality SoundLights ................................................................................................................... Starlite ProdutionsBuses ............................................................................................................Bernard Bus Companies

MUSIC CREDITSThe use of the songs in this production is by arrangement with:

Flower Of My Heart — Holly House Inc. Ready Teddy, Blue Days Black Nights, That’s All Right, A Teenager In Love — Unichappell Music Inc. That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Maybe Baby, Not Fade Away, True Love Ways, Looking For Someone To Love, Listen To Me, It’s So Easy To Fall In Love, Well Alright — MPL Comm. Inc. MPL/Wren. When You Ask About Love — Acuff Rose Music Inc. Words Of Love — MPL Comm. Inc. Oh Boy, Rave On, Heartbeat — Wren Music Co. c/o MPL. Changing All Those — Cedarwood Publishing Co. Think It Over — Cedarwood Publishing Co./ Southern Music Publishing Co. Everyday, Peggy Sue Got Married — Southern Music Publishing Co. Mailman Bring Me No More — Southern Music Publishing Co./Beinstock Publishing. Shout — Sony/ATV. Why Do Fools — Windswept Pacific Ent. Chantilly Lace — Donald Daily, Glad Music Co./Fort Knox Music Inc./Trio Music Company Inc. Raining In My Heart — House Of Bryant Pubs. Inc. It Doesn’t Matter Anymore — Management Agency. Johnny B Goode — Isalee Music Co. Rock Around With Ollie Vee — Hill and Range Songs, Inc.