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The non-profit 5th Avenue Theatre is one of the country’s leading musical theater companies. Our mission is to “nurture, advance and preserve all aspects of America’s great indigenous art form: The Musical. We achieve this by creating extraordinary theatrical experiences that enrich, entertain and inspire current and future audiences everywhere.”

The 5th is committed to achieving the highest standards of artistic excellence by employing world-class performers and creative artists, utilizing full live orchestras, and staging exceptional and imaginative productions. The 5th places a special emphasis on employing our amazing community of Puget Sound-based artists and technicians.

We are nationally renowned for our production and development of new musicals. Since 2001, The 5th has premiered 17 new works, nine of which have subsequently opened on Broadway. They include Disney’s Aladdin, First Date, A Christmas Story, Scandalous, Shrek, Catch Me If You Can, The Wedding Singer and Best Musical Tony Award®-winners, Hairspray and Memphis. We are equally acclaimed for our vibrant new productions of musicals from the “Golden Age of Broadway” and contemporary classics. These signature revivals enthrall fans of these enduring works and introduce these great shows to new generations of musical theater lovers. Our celebrated educational programs serve more than 83,000 young people each year through a host of projects including our Adventure Musical Theater Touring Company, The 5th Avenue Awards and the unique Rising Star Project. For adults, we offer free-to-the-public events such as the popular Spotlight Night series and pre-performance Show Talks with Albert Evans. We are the largest arts employer in the Pacific Northwest with more than 800 actors, singers, dancers, musicians, creative artists, theatrical technicians and arts professionals working for us each season.

As a non-profit theater company supported by the community, we enjoy the patronage of more than 20,000 season subscribers (one of the largest theater subscriptions in America). More than 330,000 audience members attend our performances each year.

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OUR HISTORIC THEATER The 5th Avenue Theatre’s breathtaking design was inspired by ancient Imperial China’s most stunning architectural achievements, including the magnificent Forbidden City. Built in 1926 for vaudeville and silent pictures, The 5th Avenue Theatre reigned for decades as Seattle’s favorite movie palace. In 1979, 43 companies and community leaders formed the non-profit 5th Avenue Theatre Association and restored the theater to its original splendor. The 5th Avenue Theatre re-opened in 1980 as Seattle’s premier home for musical theater.

The 5th Avenue Theatre gratefully acknowledges our 43 original founders and sponsors. Please visit www.5thavenue.org for specific information on these important companies and individuals.

ABOUT5THAVENUE THEATRE

THEBOARD OF DIRECTORS Stephen P. Reynolds Chairman

Sterling WilsonTreasurerMargaret C. InouyeSecretary

Wanda J. HerndonImmediate Past Chairman

Kenny AlhadeffAnn ArdizzoneClodagh AshLes BillerSharon Gantz BloomeRobert R. Braun, Jr.Debbie BrownMargaret ClappBarbara L. CroweLarry EstradaCyrus Habib Randy HodginsMike KatzPatrick F. KennedySaSa KirkpatrickElizabeth LundHeather Sullivan McKayRichard MeadowsJohn OppenheimerDavid QuinnAnn Ramsay-JenkinsAnthony RepanichNorman B. RiceEmory Thomas, Jr.Bonnie TowneEric TrottMarka WaechterTom WalshTracy WellensEileen Glasser WesleyKenneth Willman

PAST CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARDWanda J. Herndon (2013-2015)Barbara L. Crowe (2011-2013) Robert A. Sexton (2009-2011)Norman B. Rice (2007-2009) Kenny Alhadeff (2004-2007) William W. Krippaehne Jr. (2002-2004)Bruce M. Pym (2000-2002)John F. Behnke (1998-2000)Faye Sarkowsky (1996-98)Donald J. Covey (1994-96)Kenneth L. Hatch (1992-94)John D. Mangels (1990-92)Robert F. Buck (1988-90)Stanley M. Little, Jr. (1986-88)R. Milton Trafton (1983-86)W.J. Pennington (1981-83)D.E. (Ned) Skinner (1979-81) Founding Managing DirectorMarilynn Sheldon

Actors’ Equity Association was founded in 1913 and today represents more than 50,000 professional actors and stage managers across the country. About 400 of those members live in or near Seattle and comprise the majority of the amazing actors, singers and dancers that you see on our stage. There are 22 Equity actors appearing in this production plus three Equity stage managers guiding all of the action backstage.

The youngest of the theatrical unions is the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), an independent national labor union established in 1959. SDC represents directors and choreographers working on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and at regional theaters across the country including The 5th Avenue. Their members are the visionary artists who lead and inspire all of the other artists and craftspeople highlighted above. Two SDC members (Bill Berry and Bob Richard) worked on this production. Interestingly, Bob Fosse—The Pajama Game’s original Broadway choreographer—was a key figure in establishing this union and the first person to work under an SDC contract.

As you can see, producing first-class musical theater is a very labor-intensive undertaking. Our productions are handcrafted by scores of enormously skilled and talented individuals. You simply can’t create great theater any other way.

And for all of us at The 5th, it is an honor and a privilege to work with these brilliant and talented individuals each and every day.

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FROM THE DESK OF DAVID ARMSTRONG EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

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Each and every performance here at The 5th Avenue Theatre involves more than 100 highly skilled and talented people working backstage,

onstage, and in the orchestra pit bringing our shows to life. Nearly all of these artists and craftspeople are members of one of the seven theatricals unions with which we have long standing agreements.

Since issues of labor and management are at the heart of the The Pajama Game, I thought this would be an ideal time to introduce you to our union partners and their world-class members who contribute so much to our productions.

Theatrical unions have been part of the fabric of professional theater in Seattle for well over 100 years. Seattle’s oldest is Local 76 - 493 of the American Federation of Musicians whose origins date all the way back to 1889—well before the establishment of the national organization. Their members are the brilliantly talented musicians, music directors and conductors who bring so much beauty and power to our shows. There are 24 AFM members playing at this performance.

Four years later in 1893, Local 15 of what is now called the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) was organized when representatives of stagehands from Seattle and 10 other cities met in New York. Today their members work in all forms of live theater, concerts, motion picture and television production, as well as in the equipment and construction shops that support the entertainment industry. Here at The 5th, they fabricate, install, maintain and run the complex scenery, props, lighting, sound, rigging and special effects that make our productions so memorable. More than 57 will work on The Pajama Game, including 18 at each performance.

IATSE Theatrical Wardrobe Union Local 887 represents both our costume shop employees who create the spectacular attire that you see on our stage, and our wardrobe crew that works behind the scenes during performances dressing the actors and maintaining the costumes. Thirteen members worked to prepare the show, and nine work during the performances.

IATSE Studio Mechanics Local 488 represents our hair and makeup artists and scenic painters. Nine scenic painters have worked on this production and there are four hair and makeup staff at each performance.

United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE represents the scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers, who bring their incredible artistry to our stage. Four of them have worked on this musical.

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Members of the Creativity Circles support the creative arc of the musical theater art form. They support The 5th’s investment in writers and artists; the creation, development and staging of new works; and help insure excellence in our service to this community, our children and this

magical art form. For your leadership, we applaud and thank you.

Sheri and Les Biller Ann Ramsay-Jenkins Stephen P. and Paula Rosput Reynolds

Barbara Crowe Tom and Connie Walsh

Marleen and Kenny Alhadeff

Glenna KendallClodagh and Bob Ash

Cynthia StroumTiia-Mai ReddittBeth and Buzz Porter

Patrick Kennedy and Melissa Ries

Faye Sarkowsky

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BERNADINE C. GRIFFINManaging Director

BILL BERRYProducing Artistic Director

DAVID ARMSTRONGExecutive Producer & Artistic Director

2016/17 5th Avenue Season Sponsors[ArtsFund, US Bank, Alaska Airlines]

Media Sponsor[Seattle Times]

Contributing Sponsor[Seattle Office of Arts & Culture]

MARLEEN AND KENNY ALHADEFF, 5TH AVENUE PRODUCING PARTNER

Music & Lyrics by

RICHARD ADLER and JERRY ROSS

Book by

GEORGE ABBOTT and RICHARD BISSELL

Choreographed by

BOB RICHARDDirected by

BILL BERRY

Music Direction by

JOEL FRAM

Scenic DesignCAROL WOLFE CLAY

Costume DesignROSE PEDERSON

Lighting Design

ROBERT J. AGUILARSound Design

KEN TRAVIS

Production Stage Manager

JEFFREY K. HANSONDirector of Production

JOAN TOGGENBURGERTechnical Director

ERIK HOLDENResident Interim Music Supervisor

KAT SHERRELL

Wig & Hair Design

MARY PYANOWSKI JONES New Orchestrations

BRUCE MONROEAdditional Casting

CINDI RUSH CASTING

Associate Director

ERIC ANKRIM Associate Choreographer

TRINA MILLSAssociate Music Director

JOHN CALLAHAN

Starring

SARAH ROSE DAVIS ALLEN GALLI SHAUNYCE OMAR DAVID PICHETTE

with

Based on the Novel 7 1/2 Cents by Richard Bissell

GREG McCORMICK ALLEN KYLE ROBERT CARTER TARYN DARR

ERIC ANKRIMDAVIONE GORDON

RYAN PATRICK KELLYRICHARD PEACOCK

AARON SHANKSKATHERINE STROHMAIER

LAUREN DU PREEALEXANDRIA HENDERSON

McKAYLA MARSOMATTHEW POSNERJASMINE JEAN SIMKEVIN VORTMANN

PAUL FLANAGANEMILY ANN JOHNSON

TRINA MILLSHANNAH SCHUERMAN

GREG STONECAROLYN WILLEMS VAN DIJK


Management Mr. Hasler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID PICHETTE* Hines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREG McCORMICK ALLEN* Sid Sorokin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JOSH DAVIS* Gladys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SARAH ROSE DAVIS* Mabel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SHAUNYCE OMAR* Charley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KEVIN VORTMANN* Max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREG STONE*Labor Prez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KYLE ROBERT CARTER* Babe Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BILLIE WILDRICK* Mae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TARYN DARR* Poopsie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KATHERINE STROHMAIER* Brenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAUREN DU PREE* Carmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAROLYN WILLEMS VAN DIJK Steam Heat Dancers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVIONE GORDON, RYAN PATRICK KELLY*Home Pop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALLEN GALLI*

FACTORY WORKERS /DENIZENS OF HERNANDO’S HIDEAWAYERIC ANKRIM*, LAUREN DU PREE*, PAUL FLANAGAN*, DAVIONE GORDON,

ALEXANDRIA HENDERSON, EMILY ANN JOHNSON, RYAN PATRICK KELLY*, McKAYLA MARSO*, TRINA MILLS*, RICHARD PEACOCK*, MATTHEW POSNER*, HANNAH SCHUERMAN,

AARON SHANKS*, JASMINE JEAN SIM, GREG STONE*, KEVIN VORTMANN*, CAROLYN WILLEMS VAN DIJK

DANCE CAPTAINTRINA MILLS*

STAGE MANAGEMENTProduction Stage Manager: JEFFREY K. HANSON*Assistant Stage Manager: JESSICA C. BOMBALL*

Assistant Stage Manager: J.R. WELDEN*

TIME1954

PLACEThe Sleep Tite Pajama Factory

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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

Please turn off your cell phones and pagers prior to the beginning of the performance.

*Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States


ORCHESTRAConductor: JOEL FRAM

Reed 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax): DANE ANDERSENReed 2 (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax): DEWEY MARLER

Reed 3 (Flute, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, Tenor Sax): DAVE LONGReed 4 (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Bari Sax): DEREK SMITH

Horn: RICHARD REED/RODGER BURNETTTrumpet 1: BRAD ALLISON

Trumpet 2: JAY THOMASTrombone 1: DAN MARCUSTrombone 2: JEN HINKLE

Keyboard: DWIGHT BECKMEYERGuitar: GREG FULTON

Percussion: PAUL HANSENDrums: BEN MORROW

Violins: LYNN BARTLETT JOHNSON (concertmaster), EUGENE BAZHANOV, WINNIE DUNGEY, TOM DZIEKONSKI

Violin/Viola: LAURIE WELLSBass: TODD GOWERS

ADDITIONAL MUSIC STAFFMusic Coordinator: DANE ANDERSEN

Rehearsal Pianist: CHELSEA GREENWOODRehearsal Drummer: BEN MORROW, CHRIS MONROE

Keyboard Programmer: DAVE PASCALMusic Preparation: SUSAN PASCAL

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MUSICAL NUMBERS

Act I“The Pajama Game” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hines“Racing with the Clock” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Factory Workers“A New Town Is a Blue Town”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sid“Racing with the Clock (Reprise)” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Factory Workers“I’m Not at All in Love” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Babe, Factory Girls“I’ll Never Be Jealous Again” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mabel, Hines“Hey There” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sid“Sleep Tite” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Factory Workers“Once-a-Year-Day” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sid, Babe, Poopsie, Company“Her Is”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prez, Mae“Small Talk” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sid, Babe“There Once Was a Man” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sid, Babe“Slow Down” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Factory Workers“Finale Act 1 (Hey There)” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sid

Act II“Steam Heat” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mae, Steam Heat Dancers“Hey There (Reprise)” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Babe“Think of the Time I Save” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hines, Mae, Brenda, Poopsie, Carmen“Hernando’s Hideaway” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gladys, Sid, Company“Seven-and-a-Half Cents” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prez, Babe, Factory Workers“There Once Was a Man (Reprise)” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Babe, Sid“The Pajama Game Closing” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full Company

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The Seven-and-a-Half Cent Solution ...................................12

Adler & Ross ............................14

Who’s Who ..............................16

Rising Star Project in Action ....22

Stay Connected ........................32

Upcoming Events .....................33


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In 1955, The Pajama Game took home the Tony Award for Best Musical. Who would have thought that a musical humorously focusing on the labor troubles at a pajama factory would have been such a success?

But consider this. That same year, the two most powerful unions in the United States merged. The American Federation of Labor, founded in 1886 and the Committee for Industrial Organization, founded in 1935 joined forces to become the AFL-CIO, working to expand the country’s union movement and to more effectively champion workers’ rights. So maybe a musical about labor relations was a concept whose time had come.

In fact, the union movement in America precedes this milestone by more than a few decades. It is easy to forget just how many aspects of modern workplace life we owe to the early labor movement. The eight-hour work day, federal minimum wage, workplace health and safety regulations, the right to strike, boycott and peacefully protest, the right to bargain collectively—all are the result of efforts by the American labor movement to protect working men and women.

The progress of the American labor movement has been one of fits and starts from the very beginning. For every success, labor’s stride forward was thwarted by pressures from employers and the political and economic realities of the times. We took a step back with the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire which killed 150 New York workers, and another step back as a result of the 1912 “Bread and Roses” strike, when immigrant textile workers exposed the terrible pay and devastating working conditions in American factories. These events helped garner public support for the protesting workers.

But following World War I, a combination of often hysterical fear of “Bolsheviks,” economic depression,

and creeping unemployment fueled public anti-union sentiment and anti-labor actions. Strike-breaking, blacklisting and vigilantism ran rampant. The Seattle General Strike of 1919 is just one such example. The first general strike the country had ever seen, it was a remarkable demonstration of solidarity between workers from across diverse industries and trades. In the space of four days, 65,000 workers walked off their jobs. What began as a protest against the low wages paid to shipyard workers effectively brought the city to a stand-still. But actions by local government officials, anti-union sentiment from the public, and pressure from the National AFL (which feared that the ongoing conflict would damage union-organizing efforts in other parts of the country) eventually broke the strike. What began on February 6 was over by February 10; however, the strike’s legacy of change through protest remains a vital part of Seattle’s psyche to this day.

It wasn’t until 1935 that Congress passed the National Labor Relations Act. This law set collective bargaining as national policy required by law, mandated secret ballots for workers voting on whether to unionize, and protected union members from employer intimidation and harassment. That same year, support from the AFL and the CIO helped the passage of national social programs including Social Security, unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, and a federal minimum wage.

The late ‘30s into the 1940s was a period of strong union growth and labor activity, and in 1946, the country saw the largest wave of strikes in U.S. history to date. In 1947, in reaction to what was seen as unfair practices on the part of the strikers, the Taft-Hartley Act was passed specifically to curtail certain types of union-driven boycott activities. Following the end of World War II and into the early 1950s, the American labor movement was splintering, as those with far left or suspected Communist leanings were expelled from the CIO. However, in 1955, the AFL and CIO made the decision to merge, bolstering the efforts and political clout of both organizations and the labor

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THE BIRTH OF THE LABOR MOVEMENT IN AMERICA


movement in general.

The 1960s brought a decade of social and political change. In 1963, the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice and the passage of the Equal Pay Act banning wage discrimination based on gender were enacted. In 1964, the U.S. saw the passage of the Civil Rights Act banning institutional forms of racism. Fueled by the unfair wages and working conditions plaguing California itinerant farm workers and buoyed by the energy of the Civil Rights movement, Cesar Chavez formed the National Farm Workers Association, organizing a series of successful strikes against grape growers. The NFWA later joined the AFL-CIO as the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee.

Change continued to come, but come slowly. It took until 1970 for Congress to enact the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), authorizing the Secretary of Labor to establish and enforce workplace health and safety standards. Between 1970 and 2000, more organized labor groups raised their voices to protest workplace discrimination including the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, the Coalition of Labor Union Women, the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance and Pride at Work. As international trade has grown, especially in the latter half of the 20th century, the issues facing American workers and employers alike have become ever more complex. The arguments for and against the NAFTA agreement are just one example of that complexity. The fight for a seven-and-a-half cent raise at the center of The Pajama Game seems quaint by comparison.

As we head toward the third decade of the 21st century, it is useful to remember what lies at the heart of the American labor movement. Perhaps the mission of the AFL-CIO states it best: “We resolve to fulfill the yearning of the human spirit for liberty, justice, and community; to advance individual and associational freedom; to vanquish oppression, privation and cruelty in all their forms and to join with all persons of whatever nationality or faith who cherish the cause of democracy and the call of solidarity, to grace the planet with these achievements. We dedicate ourselves to improving the lives of working families, bringing fairness and dignity to the workplace and securing social equity in the Nation.”

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Of all the great songwriting teams that have flourished on Broadway, none appeared so unexpectedly, burned so brightly and vanished so quickly as that of Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.

Adler and Ross had only two big hits—but, to be fair, they wrote only two shows: The Pajama Game and Damn Yankees. Their initial success was due to the support of one of the most prominent men of mid-century Broadway—composer-lyricist Frank Loesser, a great songwriter and a shrewd businessman.

After his triumphant 1950 musical Guys and Dolls, Loesser decided to build his personal publishing house, Frank Music, into a real competitor to the established firms that dominated the music business. But to do that he would need product, not just his own songs but those of up-and-coming, unaffiliated writers—talented youngsters he could put under contract, then publish and promote their songs.

In the early 1950s, aspiring tunesmiths peddled their wares in the Brill Building, the hub of the songwriting trade. They would spend their days taking their songs from office to office, floor to floor, looking for a receptive ear. When they needed a smoke they hung out on the sidewalk at Broadway and 49th Street—what they called The Beach—where they would swap stories and gripe about the music racket.

That’s where Richard Adler met Jerry Ross.

They were both young, they liked each other on sight and decided to try collaborating. They both wrote words and music, although all Adler could play was a toy xylophone.

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“I GOT SSSS-STEAM HEAT,I GOT SSSS-STEAM HEAT,I GOT SSSS-STEAM HEAT,

BUT I NEED YOUR LOVE TO KEEP AWAY THE COLD.”

Well, they knew this was a masterpiece, so they shopped it to Mitch Miller, the song chief for Columbia Records. He listened patiently and said, “Boys, save it for a show.”

That was Miller’s way of saying, “It’s crap.”

But, unintentionally, Miller was partly right. Adler and Ross’s songs were theatrical, more situation-specific than the usual Tin Pan Alley product.

And that stage instinct was what caught the attention of Frank Loesser—that and the chart success of their first solid record hit: Tony Bennett’s “Rags to Riches,” which sold over two million copies.

Loesser wasted no time. He “collected” the boys for his stable of writers and soon placed a couple of their songs in a now-forgotten Broadway revue. Their work was dismissed as “routine,” but Loesser believed in their talent and continued to mentor them in the art of theatrical song writing. After a few months Frank called them into his office and said “I think you’re ready to write a real show.”

One of their early efforts was a novelty about the hissing and clanging of a steam radiator:


Richard Adler

Jerry Ross

He brought in director George Abbott, the veteran hitmaker whose motto was “LOUDER, FASTER, FUNNIER!”Abbott said, “Boys, I have a property I’m going to direct. It’s about a strike in a pajama factory. I know it doesn’t sound like Rodgers and Hammerstein, which is why they’re not writing the score.”

The show was The Pajama Game, and “the boys” finished the songs in five weeks.

And it wasn’t a Rodgers & Hammerstein show, it was a musical comedy. But it was a rational musical comedy, in the new “musical play” style, with a few elements thrown in “just because”—for example, an irrelevant novelty (their old trunk song “Steam Heat”) which became a legendary showstopper.

The Pajama Game was a show about real, everyday people, the kind of folks you’d meet on the job or at the ball game. Audiences saw themselves on stage, and responded with gusto. It had a pop score; the songs sounded like current jukebox hits, which many of them became: “Hey There,” “Hernando’s Hideaway,” even “Steam Heat.” The Pajama Game established Adler and Ross as 1954’s most promising new team, and they delivered on that promise one year later with Damn Yankees, the Faust legend translated into the world of pro baseball.

Like The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees won the Tony for Best Musical. It gave the Broadway Songbook a few more standards: “Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets,” the locker room anthem “Heart” and the slithery duet “Two Lost Souls.”

It’s hard to imagine Adler and Ross adapting their Hit Parade style to a period show, or adjusting to the new sound that would take over the record charts in 1956: rock ’n’ roll.

But we’ll never know. Jerry Ross suddenly died in November 1955 from a lung disease that had been dormant since childhood. Richard Adler continued to write musicals and pop songs, but he never found a partner to reignite his writing talent and ended his career as a successful producer and director.

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JOSH DAVIS (Sid Sorokin) is thrilled to be able to finally spend some time in Seattle! Thank you, 5th Avenue! Broadway: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical OCM. Off-Broadway: White’s Lies, My First

Time. Regional: Bella: An American Tall Tale, Les Miserables, Guys and Dolls, Beauty and the Beast. TV/Film: Law & Order, As the World Turns, The Graduates. Davis also has an extensive VO career with clients that include Papa John’s, Chase Sapphire, Hulu, Vizio Smart Cast, 3M, Royal Canine and Shark Week. Twitter: @joshdavisss. Instagram: @joshdnyc. AEA & SAG/AFTRA. Thanks to Family, Friends & CLA.

BILLIE WILDRICK (Babe Williams) is, as always, over the moon to come home and tread the boards at The 5th Avenue where audiences may have seen her in one of many productions including:

Carousel, Guys and Dolls, Sunday in the Park With George, Pirates of Penzance, Candide, Wonderful Town, Into the Woods, Hair and Company. Broadway: Scandalous. ACT: Vanities, First Date, Das Barbecü. Village: Cabaret; Lizzie Borden; Hello, Dolly!; Man of La Mancha. Other Regional: Ordway (The Sound of Music, A Christmas Story), Shakespeare Theatre Company (Secret Garden). Wildrick enjoys a vibrant theatrical career in Seattle—as both an actor and director—and has received three nominations, a Gregory and three Footlight Awards for her work onstage. For Wall-E. Diiirective…BillieWildrick.com.

GREG McCORMICK ALLEN (Hines) is delighted to be back at The 5th! Most recently, he could be found tapping in Singin’ in the Rain and Billy Elliot at Village Theatre. Favorite shows include

White Christmas (Phil), Mary Poppins (Bert), Billy Elliot (Mr. Braithwaite) and Cinderella (Lionel, the Herald). Upcoming projects include Fire Station 7 at Seattle Children’s Theatre and whatever anyone casts him in after that! As always, love and thanks to Cindy!

KYLE ROBERT CARTER (Prez) At The 5th: Paint Your Wagon (Wesley), Grease (Teen Angel), How to Succeed… (Ovington), Jasper in Deadland. National Tour: In the Heights (Benny).

Regional: In the Heights (Benny), Cubamor (Renato), Sister Act (Eddie Souther). Off-Broadway: Storyville (Butch “Cobra” Brown). “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” –Frederick Douglass. Kyle-R-Carter.com.

TARYN DARR (Mae) is honored to be a part of this dreamy, steamy cast! 5th Avenue favorites over the past 16(!) years: A Chorus Line (Val), White Christmas (Judy), Jasper in Deadland (Secretary

Hathaway), ELF, Catch Me…, Spamalot. Regional: Chicago (Roxie), South Pacific (Nellie), Legally Blonde (Brooke), Something Rotten (NYC Lab). In memory of Yvonne Trull.

SARAH ROSE DAVIS (Gladys) starred last season as Rosemary Pilkington in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and is thrilled to be back! This marks Davis’s 22nd show with The

5th! Some of her favorite credits include: Paint Your Wagon (Lotta), A Chorus Line (Maggie), Grease (Frenchy), RENT (Mark’s Mom), A Christmas Story (Mrs. Schwartz), Carousel, Jasper in Deadland (Hel) and many more! Village Theatre: Funny Girl (Fanny Brice). Thanks to The 5th Avenue Theatre and her parents! SarahRoseDavis.com.

ALLEN GALLI (Pop) At The 5th Avenue: Twimble/Wally Womper in How to Succeed…, Rusty Charlie in Guys and Dolls, Mike in White Christmas, Krupke in West Side Story,

Moonface in Anything Goes! Locally, Galli has appeared at Seattle Rep, SCT, ACT, Intiman, The Village, Pacific Northwest Ballet. Regional credits include Arizona Theatre Company and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. TV credits: Grimm, Frasier, Twin Peaks.

SHAUNYCE OMAR (Mabel) is thrilled to be making her 5th Avenue debut! Omar’s regional credits include: Wedding Band, Crowns, My Heart is the Drum, Rejoice, Chicago, Hi Hat Hattie, The Wiz, Ain’t

Misbehavin’ and Menopause the Musical – National Tour. Her TV/film credits include The Librarians and Last Seen in Idaho. Omar also holds a BA degree in Theatre. She dedicates her performance to her children Ayanna, Isyss and Nate. Facebook.com/ShaunyceOmar.

DAVID PICHETTE (Mr. Hasler) previously appeared at The 5th Avenue in Pirates of Penzance (Major-General Stanley), 1776 (John Adams), My Fair Lady (Higgins), Candide (Pangloss/

Voltaire), Wonderful Town (Apopolous), Oklahoma! (Ike Skidmore), Oliver! (Fagin) and The Sound of Music (Max Detweiler). Other regional credits include Death of a Salesman (Willy Loman) at ArtsWest. In recent summers he has been a company member at Utah Shakespeare Festival in productions of King Lear (Fool), Twelfth Night (Malvolio), King Henry IV Part Two (Justice Shallow), Taming of the Shrew (Gremio) and Into the Woods (Narrator/Mysterious Man).

ERIC ANKRIM (Ensemble) 5th Avenue credits include Man of La Mancha, Paint Your Wagon, How to Succeed…, Jacques Brel…, Carousel, First Date, Oklahoma!, RENT, Into the Woods,

The Rocky Horror Show, Miss Saigon. Broadway: First Date. Endless love to Michele, Elliot, Grayson, Finley and Olivia.

LAUREN DU PREE (Brenda, Ensemble) is excited to be back at The 5th! 5th Ave: Man of La Mancha, How to Succeed… Regional: Village Theatre, Kennedy Center, Ford’s Theatre, Signature

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PAUL FLANAGAN (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at The 5th for his sixth show. Past Seattle credits: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at SCT; A Chorus Line (Al) at The 5th. Please visit

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DAVIONE GORDON (Steam Heat Dancer, Ensemble) This is Gordon’s second production with The 5th. He is a native of Fort Washington, Maryland, and moved to Seattle in 2012. He

joined Spectrum Dance Theater, and danced for four seasons with the company.

ALEXANDRIA HENDERSON (Ensemble) holds a BA in Music Performance. The 5th: How to Succeed…, Little Shop, Hairspray in Concert; Harlequin: Stardust Christmas Enchantment;

Seattle Musical Theatre: Working; Twelfth Night Productions: Hairspray; Tacoma Musical Playhouse: The Wiz.

EMILY ANN JOHNSON (Ensemble) is overjoyed to be back at The 5th. Regional: The 5th (How to Succeed…), Village Theatre, SecondStory Rep, Leavenworth Summer Theater

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RYAN PATRICK KELLY (Steam Heat Dancer, Ensemble) 5th Ave debut! Broadway: Wicked. Regional: Cats, Music Man, Sweet Charity, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Pippin, Tokyo

Disneyland. Film/TV: Smurfs, Across the Universe, Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Fallon, Two and a Half Men, Mozart in the Jungle, America’s Got Talent, Nurse Jackie.

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McKAYLA MARSO (Ensemble) 5th Avenue: How to Succeed…, The Sound of Music, A Christmas Story, A Chorus Line (Judy Turner). National Tours: Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Wizard

of Oz. Love to Seamus, Mom, Dad, Nick and Liz!

TRINA MILLS (Ensemble, Dance Captain) From Seattle, Mills earned her BA in acting from WWU. 5th Avenue selected: West Side Story (Velma), A Chorus Line (Sheila), How to Succeed… (Miss

Krumholtz), A Christmas Story, RENT, ELF, Spamalot. Love to Josh.

RICHARD PEACOCK (Ensemble) just returned from Tucson where he was a featured dancer in Fiddler on the Roof at Arizona Theatre Company. Previous 5th Avenue credits include:

Man of La Mancha, How to Succeed…, A Christmas Story and A Chorus Line (Richie Walters).

MATTHEW POSNER (Ensemble) 5th: Damn Yankees, Pirates of Penzance, Secondhand Lions, Oliver, A Christmas Story. Tour/Regional: Camelot (Lancelot), Les Mis (Valjean). Village: Show

Boat, Fiddler, Billy Elliot. Posner has a prominent voice-over career – hear his work at Voices.com! Thanks family, Matt #1. SHMILY.

HANNAH SCHUERMAN (Ensemble) is happy to be back at The 5th after making her debut in The Sound of Music last season. She is a recent graduate of Seattle Pacific University. This

one’s for Grandma Lynne.

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AARON SHANKS (Ensemble) Recent 5th Ave productions: Paint Your Wagon, How to Succeed…, A Christmas Story, Carousel, Oliver! and Pirates of Penzance. Regional: Village Theatre, Seattle

Children’s Theatre, Showtunes Theatre and Spectrum Dance Theatre.

JASMINE JEAN SIM (Performance Intern) is thrilled to make her 5th Avenue debut! She is part of ACT Theatre’s Core Company (2016). Regional: Dangerous Liaisons, Winter’s Tale, Bonnie & Clyde, Stupid

F*cking Bird, 9 to 5 and A Christmas Carol. Love to Mom, Dad, Andie and Rory. jasminejeansim.com.

GREG STONE (Max, Ensemble) The 5th Ave: Pirates of Penzance, Music Man and Titanic In Concert. Broadway: Les Misérables, Oklahoma!, Urban Cowboy and The Pirate Queen. Stone toured

extensively as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and Chris in Miss Saigon.

KATHERINE STROHMAIER (Poopsie, Ensemble) 5th Avenue: Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls and others. Village, SCT, Showtunes, Harlequin, Milwaukee Rep, Seattle Symphony and

Pasadena Pops. Opéra de Rennes. Soloist with pianist Peter Nero. Instructor at Cornish. Proud Equity Member.

KEVIN VORTMANN (Charley, Ensemble) 5th Avenue debut. Broadway/Off-Broadway: A Little Night Music, Most Happy Fella, Juno, On the Town, Lost in the Stars, Applause, Fiorello!,

Stairway to Paradise and Paint Your Wagon. Soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, New York Philharmonic and Omaha Symphony.

CAROLYN WILLEMS VAN DIJK (Carmen, Ensemble) Willems Van Dijk is thrilled to return to The 5th and join this fabulous cast! 5th Avenue: Paint Your Wagon, The Sound of Music, ELF – The

Musical, Oklahoma! and Cinderella. BFA – University of Oklahoma.

RICHARD BISSELL (Book) Richard Bissell was born in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1913 and graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy and Harvard College. He went from Exeter and Harvard to become an ordinary seaman, then secured a mate’s and pilot’s license for tonnage on the Mississippi and Monongahela rivers, the first author so distinguished since Mark Twain. His first novel, A Stretch on the River, won immediate critical acclaim. His second, 7 1/2 Cents, was a Book-of-the-Month selection which Bissell and George Abbott adapted for the Broadway musical, The Pajama Game. With his wife, Marian Bissell, and Abe Burrows he wrote Say, Darling, another Broadway success based on one of his novels. Mr. Bissell’s other writings include High Water, Goodbye Ava, You Can Always Tell a Harvard Man, How Many Miles to Galena? And My Life on the Mississippi…

RICHARD ADLER (Music & Lyrics), the co-composer/lyricist of the Tony Award®-winning Pajama Game and Damn Yankees, also received a Tony nomination for Kwamina, his musical about Africa. He was the recipient of two Donaldsons, two Variety Critics, the London Evening Standard, as well as the coveted Honorary Ranger Award for his symphonic work, Wilderness Suite. His songs included “You Gotta Have Heart,” “Hey, There,” “Hernando’s Hideaway,” “Whatever Lola Wants,” “Rags to Riches,” “Steam Heat,” “Everybody Loves a Lover,” which have sold more than 35 million records. During the Kennedy and Johnson years, Richard Adler was appointed White House Consultant of the Arts and staged many “Presidenticals.” In the years directly prior to his death in 2012, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music and Theatre degree by Wagner College. In 2005, he received the first Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of North Carolina.

JERRY ROSS (Music & Lyrics) Jerry Ross’ Broadway musicals include Pajama Game (Tony Award®, Donaldson Award, Variety Drama Critics Award), Damn Yankees (Tony Award®, Donaldson Award, Variety Drama Critics Award) and John Murray Anderson’s Almanac. The songs “Hernando’s Hideaway”

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and “Hey, There” (from Pajama Game) also topped the Hit Parade, simultaneously capturing the top two spots and setting a precedent in music business history. Ross also wrote more than 250 pop songs, with multiple top-selling records, including the long-standing hit “Rags to Riches.” At the time of his death, he had the number-one and number-two shows running on Broadway. He was 29. In 1982, Jerry Ross was admitted posthumously to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. For more info and photos, please visit www.jerryross.net.

BILL BERRY (Director) First Date (Broadway and ACT Theatre), Little Shop of Horrors (co-production with ACT Theatre) which received the Seattle Times Footlight Award for Best Musical of 2014, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying which received the Seattle Times Footlight Award for Best Musical of 2016. Berry is the Producing Artistic Director of The 5th Avenue Theatre, where he has directed acclaimed productions of On the Town, West Side Story (Footlight Award), Wonderful Town (Footlight Award), Smokey Joe’s Café, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel and The Wizard of Oz. His re-imagined production of Cabaret received awards in St. Paul and Houston and has been performed at The 5th Avenue Theatre, The Ordway (St. Paul), American Musical Theatre of San Jose and Theatre Under the Stars (Houston).

BOB RICHARD (Choreographer) Richard is returning to The 5th, having most recently choreographed How to Succeed. Broadway: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, as well as the tour. (This year, Grinch was also on the stage at the Grand Ole Opry!) Off-Broadway as Co-Director/Choreographer: Inventing Mary Martin: The Revue of a Lifetime, which was nominated for the prestigious Callaway Award. National Tours as Choreographer: 50th Anniversary National Tour of Hello, Dolly! starring Sally Struthers; The 5th’s tour of Cabaret, which won awards around the country including an Ivey; and Guys and Dolls. Currently running in Shanghai is an original musical Shanghai Bund. Other notable theaters include: Madison Square Garden, North Shore Music Theatre, The Ordway in St. Paul, Theatre Under the Stars in Houston, The Pioneer Theatre in Salt Lake City, the Old Globe in San Diego. Richard has been dancing, teaching master classes and choreographing worldwide, encompassing over 30 plus years in show business. My love to Diane and Robert Henry!

JOEL FRAM (Music Director) is pleased to be returning for his seventeenth collaboration with The 5th Avenue Theatre. He has worked

extensively in New York and London, conducting the Broadway productions of Scandalous, Wicked, Sweet Smell of Success, The Music Man, James Joyce’s The Dead, Jumpers, and Cats; the West End company of Wicked; and Forbidden Broadway at the Menier Chocolate Factory. He created musical arrangements for the ballet Pictures from an Exhibition at both the Young Vic and Sadler’s Wells Theatre. U.S. national tours and regional credits include Falsettos, Cats, A…My Name is Alice (cast album) and the world premiere of two Andrew Lippa musicals, The Little Princess (cast album) and john & jen (cast album). At New York’s Symphony Space, he co-produced the 8-hour marathon “Wall to Wall Stephen Schwartz” and, for Stephen Sondheim’s 75th birthday, co-produced and curated the 12-hour marathon “Wall to Wall Stephen Sondheim.” Mr. Fram most recently supervised the world premiere of Baddies at London’s Unicorn Theatre and conducted the NY premiere of Andrew Lippa’s I Am Harvey Milk with Kristin Chenoweth at Avery Fisher Hall.

BRUCE MONROE (New Orchestrations) For The 5th Avenue Theatre, credits include new orchestrations for How to Succeed…, Pirates of Penzance, Oliver!, Damn Yankees, Guys and Dolls, Cabaret, My Funny Valentine and the 75th Anniversary Gala, as well as dance music and special material for countless shows since 2000. As a conductor: Carousel, Cinderella, Yankee Doodle Dandy and The Wizard of Oz. Composer/Lyricist for The 5th Avenue Writers Group. Regional credits include New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse, The Ordway in Saint Paul, TUTS in Houston, AMT in San Jose, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Issaquah’s Village Theatre. A special “Hey There” to Moira Macdonald.

CAROL WOLFE CLAY (Scenic Design) This is Clay’s debut scenic design for The 5th Avenue Theatre. Regional: Seattle Children’s Theatre, New Century Theatre Company, Seattle Shakespeare Company (Footlight Award for Cymbeline), upstart crow collective, Book-It Repertory Theatre, Strawberry Theatre Workshop, New City Theatre and The Empty Space Theatre. Clay received a 2012 Seattle CityArtist award for little world. Next up, Into the West for Seattle Children’s Theatre. MFA in Dramatic Art-Design from the University of California at Davis; member of United Scenic Artists Local 829, USITT and the Puppeteers of America. Clay chaired the department of fine arts at Seattle University for 13 years where she is completing her 30th year as Professor of Theatre.

ROSE PEDERSON (Costume Design) is very happy to be returning to The 5th Avenue

Theatre after designing last season’s How to Succeed… Broadway: Largely New York. Regional: Kennedy Center; Seattle Repertory Theatre, 47 plays including Roz and Ray, View From The Bridge, Outside Mullingar, Red and Road to Mecca; ACT Theatre, 28 plays including The Royale, The Price, Middletown, The Invisible Hand and Uncle Ho to Uncle Sam; New Century Theatre: Festen; Mark Taper Forum: Nickel and Dimed; Berkeley Repertory Theatre; Intiman Theatre; Arizona Theater Company: La Malinche; Idaho Shakespeare Festival: Othello; Portland Center Stage; Artists Repertory Theatre; Seattle Children’s Theatre; Playmakers Repertory Company and The Merc Playhouse.

ROBERT J. AGUILAR (Lighting Design) At The 5th: How to Succeed…, Jasper in Deadland, Little Shop of Horrors (ACT Co-Pro), Hairspray in Concert and Titanic: The Concert. Seattle area: A Raisin in the Sun, Buyer and Cellar, Lizard Boy, Dear Elizabeth, The Vaudevillians, Bo-Nita, I Am My Own Wife, Of Mice and Men, The K of D and boom! (SRT); The Cherry Orchard, Three Sisters (The Seagull Project); Wedding Band, The Children’s Hour, John Baxter is a Switch Hitter, Angels in America (Intiman Theatre); Truth (Village Theatre); Daisy, The Lady With All the Answers (ACT); Next to Normal, The Yellow Wood, The 25th Annual… and Zanna Don’t! (Contemporary Classics). Regional: Full Gallop (The Old Globe), 7 Spots on the Sun (Cincinnati Playhouse).

KEN TRAVIS (Sound Design) The 5th: A Chorus Line; Oklahoma; Saving Aimee; Aladdin; Vanities; A Christmas Story, the Musical; Guys and Dolls; Candide; White Christmas; Sunday in the Park with George; Hello, Dolly!; Memphis; Seven Bridges for Seven Brothers; Mame and Into the Woods. Broadway: In Transit, Aladdin, Jekyll and Hyde, A Christmas Story the Musical, Scandalous, Newsies, Memphis, The Threepenny Opera, Barefoot in the Park and Steel Magnolias. Numerous international tours and productions including Disney’s Aladdin: London, Hamburg, Tokyo and Australia as well as the current North American tour of The Sound of Music.

MARY PYANOWSKI JONES (Hair & Wig Design) 5th Avenue: World Premieres of Jasper in Deadland (hair and make-up design), Secondhand Lions (hair design), Aladdin (make-up design), A Room with a View (hair and make-up design), Yankee Doodle Dandy (hair and make-up design), Waterfall, Catch Me If You Can, Shrek, Lone Star Love, Princesses, Memphis, Hairspray, The Wedding Singer. Twenty-six seasons of 5th Avenue Theatre production designs.


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IN MEMORYIt is diffi cult to imagine producing anything without the presence of beloved Dodger family members James Elliot Love and Jean-Michel Quincey. Friends to everyone they met, James and Jean-Michel stood at the heart of all that is good about the theatrical community. They will be missed, but their spirits abide.__________________________________________________

CREDITSScenery built, painted and automated by Hudson Scenic Studio. Additional scenery built and painted by Show Motion Inc., Milford, Connecticut. Sound shop: Sound Associates, Inc. Lighting equipment and special effects by PRG Lighting. Laser effects projection provided by Norman L. Ballard. Props provided by BrenBri Props, Prom ‘n’ Spoon, JCDP. Costumes and shoes provided by Tricorne Costumes, Artur & Tailors,Bra*Tenders, Hochi Asiatic, TO Dey Custom Shoes, La Duca, Gene Mignola Inc., Douglas Earl, Giliberto Designs, Beckenstein Custom Shirts, Bethany Joy Costumes, Claudia Diaz Costume Shop, Miro Affonso, Arnold Levine Millinery, Hilary Sleiman Knitwear, the Royal Shakespeare Company. Scooters provided by Micro Scooters. Harnessed Movement Consultants: Grounded Aerial, LLC. Rehearsed at the New 42nd Street Studios.__________________________________________________Matilda The Musical original Broadway cast recording is now avail a b l e from Broadway Records/Yellow Sound Label.__________________________________________________

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The Actors and Stage Managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).

The musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians.

United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre.

The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union.

The Theatre Managers, Press Agents, and Company Managers employed in this production are represented by the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers.

This production is produced by a member of The Broadway League in collaboration with our professional union-represented employees.

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musical theatre. Members, located throughout 34 states and abroad, are some of the leading producers of musical theatre in the world, and include theatres, presenting organizations, higher education programs and individual producers.

The Actors and Stage Managers employed in this production are members of Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

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Design credits for international productions of opera, ballet, theater, musicals (Germany, Switzerland, Austria). Memorable film and TV credits include: Northern Exposure, Orleans, Mr. Holland’s Opus, Rose Red, Diary of Ellen Rimbauer, Assassins, White Dwarf, Book of Stars. IATSE member Local 706 and 488.

ERIC ANKRIM (Associate Director) is honored once again to collaborate in this way with his mentor and friend, Bill Berry. Ankrim was Berry’s associate for Music Man, RENT and Carousel. In Seattle, Ankrim has directed acclaimed productions of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-a-Long Blog, Spring Awakening, Avenue Q, In the Heights, Trails, American Idiot and most recently Peter and the Starcatcher at ArtsWest. Ankrim is proud to have also directed twice here at The 5th Avenue Theatre: ELF and Grease. Love to Michele and family!

TRINA MILLS (Associate Choreographer) Born and raised in Seattle, Mills studied at the British Dancing Academy. She then attended WWU where she earned her BA in acting and a minor in dance. Her choregraphing experience includes The Sound of Music and Rising Star Project Spamalot at The 5th Avenue, American Idiot at ArtsWest and the Seattle Sea Gals. Mills is so very grateful to be assisting the incredible Bob Richard once again! Thank you Bob! Lastly, love to Josh Perry.

JOHN CALLAHAN (Associate Music Director) has been involved with several productions at The 5th Avenue, including Man of La Mancha, Paint Your Wagon and Rising Star Project: How to Succeed. Regional music directing and conducting credits include Dogfight, Guys & Dolls and The Drowsy Chaperone. A recognized pianist and composer, Callahan has performed at Carnegie Hall and his compositions have been heard across the United States, including a commission by The Orlando Philharmonic. He studied piano performance at Florida State University.

HATTIE CLAIRE ANDRES (Assistant Director) is the 2016/17 Directing & Arts Leadership Fellow at The 5th. Recent credits: Little Mermaid, Man of La Mancha (5th Avenue); Lizard Boy, Dear Elizabeth (Seattle Rep); Shrek, Brooklyn Bridge (Seattle Children’s Theatre). BA: St. Olaf College. Next up: directing Rising Star Project: The Pajama Game. Love to D & family.

JULIA HAYES WELCH (Assistant Set Designer) Welch was pleased to make her debut with The 5th Avenue Theatre on Man of La Mancha. Regional scenic design credits include Bad Apples, The Things Are Against

Us, Bootycandy, Really Really, Twister Beach, Twelfth Night, Cold Empty Terrible, Julius Caesar, Vitriol and The Real Inspector Hound. MFA University of Washington.

BOB FRANKLIN (Assistant Lighting Designer) is an NYC-based lighting designer. Associate/Assistant credits: 5th Ave (Man of La Mancha, How to Succeed in Business…, Jasper in Deadland, Little Shop of Horrors). Broadway: The Color Purple, Noises Off!. Off-Broadway: Peer Gynt, Men on Boats. Seattle: Luna Gale, Angels in America.

SIRI NELSON (Costume Design Assistant) is thrilled to be working at The 5th on one of her favorite musicals. She is a local costume designer, director and actor. Regional: ArtsWest, 5th Avenue Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Opera, Village Theatre, Santa Fe Opera, Hartford Stage Company, Pig Iron Theatre Company.

JEFFREY K. HANSON (Production Stage Manager) Previously at The 5th, Hanson was the stage manager for How to Succeed…; A Night With Janis Joplin; Grease; Jacques Brel is Alive and Well & Living in Paris; A Chorus Line; Oliver!; Pirates of Penzance; Oklahoma!; Candide; Mame; Hello, Dolly!; and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Hanson has been stage manager for more than 70 productions at ACT since 1990. Other regional credits include Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Intiman Theatre, and Arizona Theatre Company.

JESSICA C. BOMBALL (Assistant Stage Manager) is proud to have worked on 20 5th Avenue productions over the past 15 years. Some favorites include The Music Man, RENT, Aladdin, A Christmas Story, Sunday in the Park with George, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas and Sweeney Todd. Regional credits: Seattle Repertory Theatre, ACT Theatre, Intiman Theatre, Village Theatre, Shakespeare Santa Cruz and Seattle Shakespeare Company.

JR WELDEN (Assistant Stage Manager) has stage managed Daisy, Mary Stuart, The Female of the Species, Eurydice, A Marvelous Party, Souvenir, The Underpants, Miss Witherspoon and 11 productions of A Christmas Carol at ACT. For 10 seasons, he stage managed for Intiman on productions including The Mandrake Root with Lynn Redgrave. He has also stage managed 10 productions for Seattle Rep.

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ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR THE PAJAMA GAME

Company Production Assistant ........................ Adrienne Mendoza

Production Assistant ....................Shane UngerScenic Artist ...................Gemma Cody Anders

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Since 2012, Rising Star Project has used the resources and professional knowledge that exist at The 5th Avenue Theatre to help young people achieve a fulfilling career, a stronger sense of self and confidence in their ability to inspire positive change in the world. With one-on-one mentorship, local teens take on all of the roles involved in putting on a full scale musical production—from director to technical crew to hair and wardrobe to cast and orchestra. This year’s program will culminate in four performances of The Pajama Game on March 17-18.

Rising Star Project also encompasses in-class residencies, leadership workshops and this season, introduced the 10-Minute Musicals Project and the Empowering Young Artists Initiative, intensive musical theater training for emerging performers.

Rising Star Project is made possible by a generous grant from The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation and with additional support from The Herman and Faye Sarkowsky Charitable Foundation, Susie and Phil Stoller, The Boeing Company, Washington State Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Arts, GM Nameplate, Jean K. Lafromboise Foundation, The Morgan Fund, DCG One (in-kind) and Promotion Arts (in-kind).

CREATING COMMON GROUND: Reflections On The First Day Of Rising Star Project’s Empowering Young Artists Initiative (EYAI)

In 1996, August Wilson famously stated: “We can meet on the common ground of the American theater.” He also insisted that “we must develop the ground together.”

These are the words that I can’t help but recall as I sit on the floor of our rehearsal studio surrounded by 19 young performers—the inaugural cohort of the Empowering Young Artists Initiative (EYAI)—as they meet together for the first time.

It is hard to believe that Rising Star Project, the education program that EYAI supports, is in its sixth year of providing mentorship and training to local teens. As I’ve watched the program grow and flourish, the words of Wilson’s famous speech seem to echo with more and more insistence. By supporting young people along their

Orlando Morales, Director of Education and Outreach

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Alexsair and Sophia, inaugural members of EYAI, took some time out after their first class to answer a few questions:

How did you get started in musical theater?

SOPHIA: I started acting and singing when I was seven at my elementary school.

ALEXSAIR: A friend pulled me into a musical audition my sophomore year at my high school. I ended up with the lead role in the production and my life basically turned upside down!

What do you like most about musicals?

SOPHIA: Once a musical is written and performed, there will never be another production like the original. The West End production of a musical may mean something different to the people of London than the Broadway production may mean to the people of New York. Still, the deeper message can remain the same. So, if a show can cause thousands of people all over the world to think about important issues through theater, a lot of change can come from it.

ALEXSAIR: Yeah, the stories that are told through musicals can be inspiring. In a community, theater has the power to tell a story that may increase awareness for a certain topic or it can help someone get through their day with a little extra happiness. I like how theater can impact anyone if they’re willing to have an open mind.

How was your first day of EYAI?

SOPHIA: I was excited at first—and very nervous! But even before we started, it became a really comfortable environment. Everyone there was different—but we all shared a love for theater.

ALEXSAIR: I was nervous too! I have only been involved with theater for less than two years, so it was a little nerve racking.

SOPHIA: I also realized that even though the program is geared toward improving our skills in acting, dancing and singing, the goal of the program is to discover the ways in which diversity adds new context and understanding to theater. I am really excited to work towards that discovery.

What are your personal goals for the future?

ALEXSAIR: I want to take this as seriously as I can. My parents migrated to the United States in hopes of a better life… So that we—my siblings and I—could pursue our dreams. Because of the opportunities I’ve been given in the performing arts world, I want to be able to make what seemed like an impossible dream into a reality.

SOPHIA: My long term goal is to go to an excellent school that supports my interests in both Theater Arts and Biology. I’m not sure where that will take me after school—but I would love to live in Europe!

Meet This Season’s EYAI Squad

unique paths to careers and higher education, we hope that we are also contributing to the positive impact that these young people will have on the world in the future.

But Wilson’s words remind me that, by bringing together such a diverse and driven group of students, Rising Star Project is also in a unique position to participate in the project that he was insisting on.

The EYAI Squad represents communities as far away as Marysville and Yakima, and as near as Rainier Valley. Through remarkable support from our community, this group will come together for 10 weeks to train with theater professionals, prepare for participation

in the mainstage presentation of Rising Star Project: The Pajama Game and to learn more about the form of musical theater. Importantly, this group will also convene to create a dialogue on the topics of diversity, equity and inclusion—and the part that the arts can play in our society.

After Day 1, I will admit that it is equally inspiring to see this group of teenagers acknowledge each other as self-proclaimed musical theater nerds. I guess that is the other area of common ground, the one that August Wilson didn’t cite—but the one that the EYAI Squad will welcome you to with open arms.

The Empowering Young Artists Initiative is made possible through the generous support of the Seattle Rotary Service Foundation. You’ll see members of EYAI in action in the Rising Star Project production of The Pajama Game, March 17-18.


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Alexsair and Sophia, inaugural members of EYAI, took some time out after their first class to answer a few questions:

How did you get started in musical theater?

SOPHIA: I started acting and singing when I was seven at my elementary school.

ALEXSAIR: A friend pulled me into a musical audition my sophomore year at my high school. I ended up with the lead role in the production and my life basically turned upside down!

What do you like most about musicals?

SOPHIA: Once a musical is written and performed, there will never be another production like the original. The West End production of a musical may mean something different to the people of London than the Broadway production may mean to the people of New York. Still, the deeper message can remain the same. So, if a show can cause thousands of people all over the world to think about important issues through theater, a lot of change can come from it.

ALEXSAIR: Yeah, the stories that are told through musicals can be inspiring. In a community, theater has the power to tell a story that may increase awareness for a certain topic or it can help someone get through their day with a little extra happiness. I like how theater can impact anyone if they’re willing to have an open mind.

How was your first day of EYAI?

SOPHIA: I was excited at first—and very nervous! But even before we started, it became a really comfortable environment. Everyone there was different—but we all shared a love for theater.

ALEXSAIR: I was nervous too! I have only been involved with theater for less than two years, so it was a little nerve racking.

SOPHIA: I also realized that even though the program is geared toward improving our skills in acting, dancing and singing, the goal of the program is to discover the ways in which diversity adds new context and understanding to theater. I am really excited to work towards that discovery.

What are your personal goals for the future?

ALEXSAIR: I want to take this as seriously as I can. My parents migrated to the United States in hopes of a better life… So that we—my siblings and I—could pursue our dreams. Because of the opportunities I’ve been given in the performing arts world, I want to be able to make what seemed like an impossible dream into a reality.

SOPHIA: My long term goal is to go to an excellent school that supports my interests in both Theater Arts and Biology. I’m not sure where that will take me after school—but I would love to live in Europe!

Meet This Season’s EYAI Squad

unique paths to careers and higher education, we hope that we are also contributing to the positive impact that these young people will have on the world in the future.

But Wilson’s words remind me that, by bringing together such a diverse and driven group of students, Rising Star Project is also in a unique position to participate in the project that he was insisting on.

The EYAI Squad represents communities as far away as Marysville and Yakima, and as near as Rainier Valley. Through remarkable support from our community, this group will come together for 10 weeks to train with theater professionals, prepare for participation

in the mainstage presentation of Rising Star Project: The Pajama Game and to learn more about the form of musical theater. Importantly, this group will also convene to create a dialogue on the topics of diversity, equity and inclusion—and the part that the arts can play in our society.

After Day 1, I will admit that it is equally inspiring to see this group of teenagers acknowledge each other as self-proclaimed musical theater nerds. I guess that is the other area of common ground, the one that August Wilson didn’t cite—but the one that the EYAI Squad will welcome you to with open arms.

The Empowering Young Artists Initiative is made possible through the generous support of the Seattle Rotary Service Foundation. You’ll see members of EYAI in action in the Rising Star Project production of The Pajama Game, March 17-18.


Save the Date for our Annual Gala on May 12, 2017

A Night in � e Sec� t GardenMark your calendars for the party of the year! This celebratory evening includes one-of-a-

kind silent auction items and a gala dinner, followed by a live auction and musical showcase. Get ready for a fabulous night of fun, fi ne dining and musical entertainment!

2017 Gala Table Sponsors

Gala Co-Chairs

Alaska Airlines – Ann & Joe ArdizzoneClodagh & Robert Ash

Sheri & Les Biller Sharon Gantz Bloome

Debbie BrownMargaret ClappBarbara Crowe

Wanda Herndon

Margaret InouyeU.S. Bank – Mike Katz

Patrick Kennedy & Melissa RiesElizabeth & James Lund

Seabourn – Richard MeadowsDeanna & John Oppenheimer

Hillary & David QuinnAnn Ramsay-Jenkins

Tony Repanich & Julie FloridaStephen & Paula Rosput Reynolds

Norman & Constance RicePremera Blue Cross – Julie & Eric Trott

Tracy WellensMark & Eileen Glasser Wesley

Rosemary & Ken WillmanMelinda & Sterling Wilson

David Quinn Anthony Repanich Tracy Wellens

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THANK YOU TO OUR NEXT STAGE LEADERSHIP SUPPORTERS

The following donors have made commitments of $25,000 or more to support our Next Stage, an endeavor to enhance the guest experience at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Over the next few years we will continue our ambitious renovations to update our irreplaceable performance venue with inviting spaces which will foster an enjoyable musical theater experience for the 300,000 patrons we serve each year. Without these leadership gifts, The 5th Avenue renovations would not have gotten off the ground. We are deeply grateful!

4CultureMarleen and Kenny Alhadeff

Bob and Clodagh AshThe Sheri and Les Biller

Family FoundationMargaret A. Clapp

Barbara CroweGary J. Fuller and Randy L. Everett

Joshua Green Foundation

Wanda J. HerndonPatrick Kennedy and Melissa Ries

Estate of Marian LackovichThe Norcliffe Foundation

John and Deanna OppenheimerHillary and David Quinn

Ann Ramsay-JenkinsStephen P. Reynolds and Paula Rosput Reynolds

The Herman and Faye Sarkowsky Charitable Foundation

Joyce SchweickertCynthia Stroum

Tom and Connie WalshRosemary and Ken WillmanSterling and Melinda Wilson

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To learn how you can play a role in our Next Stage, please contact Christine Johnson in the Development Department at (206) 260-2171 or [email protected].


THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS

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SUPPORTERS OF THE 5THWe would like to say thank you to the following donors who provided support at the $600 level and above as of January 20, 2017. Through their annual and fund-a-need gifts, donors become partners in our commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, education and expanding the canon of musical theater. For more information on how you can support The 5th, please contact the Development office at (206) 260-2159.

VISIONARIES

ArtsFundThe Sheri and Les Biller Family FoundationEstate of Marian LackovichM.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

Ann Ramsay-JenkinsStephen P. Reynolds and Paula Rosput Reynolds

The Herman and Faye Sarkowsky Charitable Foundation

INVESTORS

Alaska Airlines The Boeing CompanyBarbara L. Crowe Estate of Sarah Nash GatesNational Endowment for the ArtsSeattle Office of Arts & Culture

The Seattle Times +Unico Properties +U.S. BankTom and Connie Walsh1 Anonymous

CREATORS

4CultureMarleen and Kenny AlhadeffArc Media Studios+Bob and Clodagh AshBank of AmericaDCG One+John Graham Foundation

Glenna KendallPatrick Kennedy and Melissa RiesPeoples Bank Buzz and Beth PorterPremera Blue CrossTiia-Mai ReddittThe Seattle Foundation

Susie and Phil StollerCynthia StroumUmpqua Bank Wells Fargo2 Anonymous

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER’S CIRCLE

Ann and Joe ArdizzoneDavid ArmstrongArtsFund/Costco Arts Education Access Award

William Bartholomew and Lauren Taylor

Rex and Angela BatesAndrew and Shayna BegunLes and Sheri BillerSharon Gantz BloomeRobert R. Braun, Jr.The Capital Grille +Debby CarterMargaret ClappKen ClayThe Coca-Cola CompanyColumbia HospitalityDavis Property & Investment + R.B. and Ruth H. Dunn Charitable Foundation

ExpediaThe Fairmont Olympic Hotel +Helen FanucciWanda J. HerndonHomeStreet BankKandy and Rick Holley Jean K. Lafromboise Foundation Roger S. LaymanThe Loeb Family Charitable Foundation

Frederick Loewe FoundationElizabeth and James LundMacy'sHeather Sullivan McKay and Mike McKay

Larry and Valorie OstermanPalomino +ProtivitiHillary and David QuinnRealNetworks Foundation

Tony Repanich and Julie FloridaTom and Teita ReveleyJeanne Sheldon and Marvin ParsonsJean SheridanLynne and Bob SimpsonThomas E. and Nita F. SitterleyGary and Elizabeth SundemAlison and Doug SuttlesEric and Julie TrottBruce and Peggy WantaBecca and Bill WertEileen Glasser Wesley and Mark Wesley

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Thank you for supporting our Rising Star Project students!

Now in its sixth year, Rising Star Project provides teens with the opportunity to explore the craft of theater at The 5th Avenue under the mentorship of theater professionals. This year, 95 students will mount a production of The Pajama Game on our mainstage.

This unique program allows students to collaborate and fill every role, from the performers and musicians to the technical crew and administrative teams. The program boosts confidence, builds critical thinking and communication skills, inspires creativity and helps students discover their passions.

The 5th makes this opportunity available to every student tuition free, but it costs The 5th nearly $3,500 per student. We invite you to help support the students of Rising Star Project with your gift today. Drop off your donation after the show or visit us online at www.5thavenue.org/support/ to make your gift!

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ARTIST’S CIRCLE

Albert Lee ApplianceMichael Amend and Jeff AshleyRita and Stephen AndersonErnie and Pam AnkrimArtsFund/John Brooks Williams

and John H. Bauer Endowment for Theatre

Kristen and Chris BaileyKeith and Sheri BankstonTom and Stephanie BardenDon W. BeatyRebecca BenaroyaMaureen and Joel BenolielSusan and Brett BentsenCatherine BoshawEd and Pam BridgeYelena and Tom ButtonKarlyn and Richard Byham

Judi ChapmanNuria and Aaron CoeAaron and Crystal ColdironChristina Cyr and Alan PageMartha Dawson and Ron CorbellBrian and Laura DeNaultJohn DeVoreDennis and Deborah DeYoungSusan Dogen and Kenneth KlugeRonald and Sharon DommermuthRichard and Maude FerryTom and Carol FleckJean GardnerDeborah GatesGinny Gilder and Lynn SlaughterThe Greco FamilyRich and Jan GreenCece Haw

Bart and Toni HeathMindy and Brady HillMarilyn Lee HueyJudy and Bill JurdenDanuta Kasprzyk and

Daniel MontanoMichele and Nick KellerJeffrey and Barbara KingElaine Kwon and James BuckleyLandwork Enterprises Inc.Stacy Lawson and

Steven SarkowskyMary Ann and John MangelsMay McCarthy and Don SmithGerard A. MichaelJeffery C. Morris - The Happy

CookerNancy and William Nichols

Gregory and Marta ObergKathleen O'GormanPacifi c Offi ce AutomationAnnette and Bob ParksChris Peterson and Mark WertMichelle Philbin and Michael YurkaKen RagsdaleRonald and Deborah ReedSandi and Jim ReedMatthew and Melitta RileySkip SampelayoSeattle Rotary Service Foundation John F. ShawDavid ShowalterChristy and Brian SmithPeggy and Greg SmithSouth Tacoma Antique MallMarilyn and Doug Southern

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE

Aegis LivingGeoffrey AntosAdam and Maura BarrBDO USA, LLPHoward and Lynn BeharBill BerrySteven and Theresa BingerEric Blom and Min ParkBrandon BrayGrace BrewerThe Covey FamilyDaqopa Brands +Davis Wright Tremaine LLPCyndi and Alden DeSotoLarry and Brittni EstradaFielder FamilyEstate of Larry FletcherGary J. Fuller and Randy L. EverettChristy and Travis Gagnier

GM NameplateGreen Diamond Resource CompanyBernadine and Sean Griffi nDavid and Cheryl HadleyJohn Holden and Kathleen McLagan

- In Honor of Allegria and Cimorene Holden

Christian Huitema and Neige GilLisa JonesNicholas and Amanda JonesStellman Keehnel and Patricia BrittonSaSa and Ken KirkpatrickKaren KoonKPMGLisa KroeseChris and Christy LaneGrace and Franz LazarusMyron and Shirley LindbergLott Foundation

Twyla and Tom LucasJudith LybeckerJolene McCaw Family FoundationMichael McCormackSteven and Barbara MogerThe Morgan FundBeth MoursundNational Alliance for Musical

Theatre’s National Fund for New Musicals

Robert and Claudia Nelson John Nettleton and Bryan HathawayRebecca Norlander and

Chuck BassettNorthern TrustPaul PigottWendy and Mike PopkeProMotion Arts +Bruce Pym

Regence BlueShieldNorman and Constance RiceJim and Bet SchulerMary See FoundationBrad and Kathy SmithLinda and David StahlStart It! Foundation - Linda and

Kevin CheungGary and Barbara StoneKay Taylor and Walter OliverR. "Porky" Thomsen and

Terri StephensonUnion BankU.S. Bank FoundationWashington State Arts CommissionKarla and Gary WatermanTracy WellensMary Williams and Pat Gallis

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Toyota of Tri-CitiesPamela and Rick Trujillo

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Kathy AaronJoan and Tim AdkissonThe Aguiar GroupRay and Carol AironeJoshua AlhadeffKirsten Anderson and Kevin SabolSusan and Heather AnsteadArgonaut FundEdith and Ray AspiriBaby Pictures UltrasoundJack and Bea BakerMichael BauerDoug and Maria BayerEllen BeauchampJudi Beck and Tom AlbergDan BecraftCharlotte BehnkeDavid BernhardDel and Pat BishopDeidre BlankenshipGlen and Sherri BodmanDaniel and Janet BolongNeal and Katherine BoothLindsay BoschBob and Bobbi BridgeTracy Briggs and Tiffiny BrownSandee BrockMichael and Janelle BrookmanAlice M. BrownDr. Foster and Mrs. Cheryl BucherKerry BurgerPatrick and Sherry BurnsDeborah CallahanNancy and Ed CallawaySteve and Georgene CampKristine and Arthur CarreMary and Douglas CasadyDr. and Mrs. Mike CaseyAline and Dennis CaulleyBrian ChangBarbara Clinton and Ray WheelerJanet and Robert CoeKathleen and Bill CollinsDr. and Mrs. William ColwellEllen and Bill ConnerErin CoomerDoris and Buck CoppessSheila and Michael CoryJim and Nancy CrimScott Crowder and Todd PierceRichard Cuthbert and

Cheryl Redd-CuthbertKaren Derrey and FriendsAlvin DeutschThe DeVinck Family

Cindy and William DickeyRichard and Elizabeth DobesMegan Domenech and

Brian SmithRobert J. and Olga T. EarleLeo Eberle and Lisa VivianRobert and Jane EhrlichRuth-Ellen ElliottJanice and Ray EngleVicki FabreJennifer and Michael FaddisJack and Jeanne FankhauserJoyce Farley and Tom SteeleJanet FaulknerRod FichterGene and Judy FlathAlvin and Mary FormoBrian and Windy Autumn FosterSara FrankEleanor and Jeff FreemanSteve FreimuthCindy FryJohn FultonGerry and Linda GallagherErich GauglitzCami Gearhart and Tim BurnerAnton and Karen N. GielenKathy GoldsteinArt and Jackie GollofonKathy and Kelly GraffisSusan GrayMarie and Brad GunnMike Hackett and

Cherie Lenz-HackettCorinne and Russell HagenChuck and Kathy HamiltonJohn and Laura HammarlundBeth HammondsJohn and Katherine HarnishSteve HarrellThe Harrick FamilyCheryl and John HendricksMary and Tom HercheRod and Nancy HochmanTina and Randy HodginsMike HodgkinsDiane and David HoffJoan and Patrick HoganLaurin C. Huffman IIMeredith and Jim HutchinsMarilyn IversonKathy and Michael JacksonMarlene and William JenkinsFred JohnsonBrad Jones

David and Rio JonesK FoundationCindy and Walter KaczynskiTravis and Suzanne KeelerBruce and Linda KilenKonstantin KomissarchikChris Knoll and Cheryl DobesJudith A. KramerJune K. KuboRobert Land and

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Connor EwingPatrick and Cheryl LaymanLaurie and Karl LeavertonSharon Lee and David Blaylock Florence Leonard and Lynn HolmsMark Levine and John KeppelerStefan LewisMary LoKen and Darlene LoweSue and Bill LoweryJeff and Lydia LukinsGary Lynch and Darin ThomasJennifer and Douglas MainesMel and MJ McDonaldBruce and Christe McMenomyRichard MeadowsJim and Laura MendozaChie MitsuiMichelle Moga and

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David and Samantha QuickBecky and Sean QuinlanDennis ReichenbachRichard and Sharon ReuterA J Rieger and J W SongJoe and Linnet RobertsMarilyn and Patrick RobertsLori and Doug RosencransPam RosendahlSteve Rovig and Brian GiddensDesiree SaraspiIn Loving Memory of

Herman SarkowskyDon and Bev SchmidtJoe SchwartzJohn SearingDarren and Anne ShakibRobert and Mary SheehanEdward and Kathleen SherryJames and Rebecca ShipmanMiriam Shirley and Lynne KellerKathryn and Jon SiglerIn Memory of Donna SmoakAnne and Mark StantonLeigh and Susi StevensHelen R. StusserTim SundayGretchen and Ted TaylorMatthew and Catherine

Coles TedescoBetty Lou TreigerTulalip Tribes Charitable

ContributionsJanet TurpenDiane VadnaisLisa Vila and GI GreemanVine Street GroupMark and Kathy WagnerChristopher WainChristina and Mark WalkerOlivia Webb and Chris JohnsonLinda and Tony WhatleyClinton and Susan WhiteDennis and Jo Anne WhitePatty and John WhiteAmy Whittenburg and

Stephen RattnerJohn and Darlene WilczynskiMadeline Wiley and Bob SmithingDavid WilliamsJim and Deanna WilsonBarbara and Mark WonKelly and Wayne WrightMargo and Curtis Wright5 Anonymous

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Michael R. BarclayEarl and Marilyn BarkerThe Barronian FamilyTom and Kris BassettCarolyn BechtelJodi BehrmanClaire and Doug Beighle

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Schilter-HarmsSteve HarrellJanet and Bill HarrisRhonda HartzellSandra HawkinsAlex HayDeborah HaynesBarbara and James HeaveyHarold and Mary Frances HillKathy J. HillAndrea and Doug HoltanGwen and Randy HouserMarty and Karen HowlettBu Huang and Zhan DingTeri and Charles HuddlestonSharon and Steve Huling Alan HunterWinifred and Peter Hussey Mary IsaacsonTrevor IwaszukKeith JohansenJon L. JohnsonGretchen JonesRobert Kakiuchi|Keela WilliamsJudy and Jerry KarwhiteSteven and Barbara KellnRuth and Harold KephartMarillyn KetchersideCindy A. KlettEileen KnobbsJohn KohlsaatTeri Kopp and Walt WeberShari and Mike KoppelCamille and Gary KucinskiToni and Michael KuresmanAndrew Kwatinetz Trevor LastukaJane LeachThe Lesser FamilyMaureen and Jeff Lewis Gary LockeBecky LoebNancy Lomneth and Mark BoydAngela LoneyFloyd and Kim LorenzKaren and David LyonsGlenn MacDonaldGlenn and Jeanne MalubayMeredith McClurgHeather McGeeNancy and James McMurrerCharlotte MeheganApril and Jere Meyer

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Mikel PoulsenJoanne QiuShannon Quinn and Xerxes BeharryDeanna and Donald RappeKathryn and Ed RawnChester ReillyRella and Ronald ReimannDavid and Barbara RepanichPamela RhodesBetty and Wayne RobertsonDale and Karman RolfIn Honor of Noah and Jonah RoseJudy and Kermit RosenTodd and Donna RosenbergLonnie Rosenwald Curtis and Myrna RoslerValerie RosmanClifford RowePeggy SarasonMichael SaundersonScott SchadeJasper SchneiderSkip SchuetteDamit Senanayake

Dana and Rhianna ShaltryLee and Gwen ShelfordNeal and Linda ShulmanAndrew ShultzDon and Marilyn SidelJudy and Ben SimmonsKristina and Phil SimpsonHelen SingDrs. Ames and Charlotte SmithBob and Pan SmithDavid and Jennifer SousaMark and Jennifer SpatzSandra StarkGladys SteeleJohn StephanusWarren StickneyBryon StrangeTodd and Jane SummerfeltAnn and Ron SuterJanet SyreHarry Taniguchi, Jr.Ken and Lynne TaninoBrian ThomasStephen and Terri ThomasJeanne ThompsonChristopher Togawa InsuranceCarole and Conrad TovarJohn Tschample and Steve WalkerTerrence TurnerLarry ValdezTimothy VaughanRuth and Jerry VerhoffJeannette and Bill VictoryTodd Waddell Marka and John Waechter Deidra Wager and Richard Munsen Mary Wagner and Rich CarlblomMarilyn Wagoner-Funk and

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DAVID ARMSTRONG (Executive Producer and Artistic Director) Since his appointment in 2000, Armstrong has guided The 5th to a position as one of the nation’s leading musical theater companies, acclaimed for both its development and production of new works and its innovative stagings of classic musicals. As a director, he has created memorable 5th Avenue productions of Paint Your Wagon; Jacques Brel is Alive…; A Room with a View; Oliver!; Candide; Hello, Dolly!; Sweeney Todd; White

Christmas; HAIR; Mame; A Little Night Music; Anything Goes; Company; The Rocky Horror Show; Pippin; Vanities; Yankee Doodle Dandy!; and Saving Aimee, which he later directed on Broadway where it was renamed Scandalous. Most recently he directed an acclaimed production of The Secret Garden at DC’s Shakespeare Theatre Company which will come to The 5th this spring. Prior to The 5th, Mr. Armstrong spent 20 years as a freelance director, choreographer and librettist. His work has been seen in New York and at many leading regional theaters including The Kennedy Center, Ordway Center, Ford’s Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse, Paper Mill Playhouse, and from 1990 to 1995 he served as Artistic Director of the Cohoes Music Hall in upstate New York. Armstrong has written the books for the musicals The Wonder Years (winner of seven Los Angeles Drama-Logue Awards), Gold Rush, A Christmas Carol and Yankee Doodle Dandy! In 2016, The Puget Sound Business Journal named Armstrong as one of their Business of Pride Outstanding Voices.

BERNADINE (BERNIE) C. GRIFFIN (Managing Director) first joined The 5th Avenue in 2002 as director of theater advancement and development. She was appointed managing director in January 2010 and is responsible for the administrative, marketing, fundraising, information services and facility operations, as well as oversight of all activities related to the Board of Directors. During her tenure, The 5th Avenue has grown from a $10 million to a $25 million organization. She

brings to her position 30 years of fundraising and arts management experience. Prior to The 5th Avenue, she served as director of development for the prestigious Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, as well as for The Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach, California. Before moving to California, she served at the Seattle Symphony where she is proud to have been part of the team that built Benaroya Hall. In addition to the Symphony, Griffin worked for the Tony Award-winning Seattle Repertory Theatre, as well as Tony Randall’s National Actors Theatre in New York. She began her career at the University of Denver. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington and is proud to have been born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington. She is a member of Theater Communications Group, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre as well as a board member of Seattle Rotary #4 and the Downtown Seattle Association. She has also served as a grants panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts. Griffin was named one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2013 Women of Influence. She is married to award-winning actor Seán G. Griffin.

BILL BERRY (Producing Artistic Director) served as The 5th Avenue’s associate producing artistic director and casting director from 2002 through 2009. During that time, he directed productions of West Side Story (Seattle Times Footlight Award), Wonderful Town (Seattle Times Footlight Award), Wizard of Oz and Smokey Joe’s Café. In 2014, he made his Broadway debut as the director of the hit musical First Date at the Longacre Theatre. Berry’s directing work has been seen at theaters across the country, most recently at New Jersey’s Paper

Mill Playhouse where he directed a critically acclaimed production of On the Town. Directing highlights include Cabaret performed at The 5th Avenue Theatre, St. Paul’s Ordway Center (Ivey Award), San Jose’s American Musical Theatre, and Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars, as well as the smash hits How to Succeed…, Little Shop of Horrors, First Date, RENT, The Music Man, and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel at The 5th. From 2002 to 2009, he served as the producing director for The 5th Avenue’s education and outreach programs. During that time he significantly expanded the scope and impact of these initiatives, including spearheading the creation of Fridays at The 5th and The 5th Avenue Awards, honoring excellence in high school musical theater, as well as substantially increasing the reach of the Adventure Musical Theater Touring Company throughout the Northwest. These programs combined now serve over 83,000 students annually. He also initiated the Show Talk series, which seeks to deepen the theater-going experience. Prior to his work at The 5th Avenue Theatre, Berry was a freelance theater artist based in New York City.

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURESIn the event of an emergency, please wait for an announcement for further instructions. Ushers will be available for assistance.

EMERGENCY NUMBER The theater’s emergency number in Coat Check is 206-625-1294. Leave your account number or exact seat location with your emergency contact in case they need to reach you.

SMOKING POLICY Smoking is NOT allowed in any part of the theater or within 25 feet of entrance.

FIREARMS POLICY No firearms of any kind are allowed in any part of the theater.

ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair seating is available.The theater is equipped with the Sennheiser Listening System;

headsets are available at Coat Check for use, free of charge, with a valid ID and subject to avail-ability. Braille playbills are available at no cost from Coat Check. Elevator access is available with usher assistance.

The 5th Avenue offers American Sign Language interpreted, audio described, and open captioned performances. Large print programs are available at coat check.

For more information, call 206-625-1900 (voice) or email [email protected].

CANDY & BEVERAGES Items purchased at the lobby concession stand may be brought into the theater. Beverages must be in a bottle with cap or a theater cup with lid.

COAT CHECK is located on the lower level lobby between Aisles 3 and 4.

LOST & FOUND Call 206-625-1418 between 10 AM and 4 PM on weekdays.

ADDRESS The 5th Avenue Theatre is located at 1308 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101. The Theatre Administra-tive Offices are located at 1326 5th Avenue, Suite 735, Seattle, WA 98101.

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2016/17 SEASONMAN OF LA MANCHA OCTOBER 7 – 30, 2016

DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 31, 2016

THE PAJAMA GAME FEBRUARY 10 – MARCH 5, 2017

MURDER FOR TWO MARCH 25 – JUNE 11, 2017 CO-PRESENTED AT ACTTHE SECRET GARDEN APRIL 14 – MAY 6, 2017

ROMY AND MICHELE’S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION JUNE 8 – JULY 2, 2017

FUN HOME JULY 11 – 30, 2017

CURTAIN UP! THE 5TH AVENUE’SCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS

The 5th Avenue Theatre supports a vibrant and diverse community throughout the greater Puget Sound area by providing a place for individuals to meet, gather and engage with American musical theater and celebrate its capacity to explore and reflect upon the human experience. Join us for the following events to celebrate America’s great indigenous art form, the Musical, and gain a deeper appreciation of the shows on our stage.

SHOW TALKS WITH ALBERT EVANSJoin us one hour before select performances for educational, enlightening and entertaining pre-show talks hosted by Artistic Associate Albert Evans.

Show Talks are always free and open to all audiences.

The Pajama Game

7:00 PM, Saturday, February 116:30 PM, Tuesday, February 146:30 PM, Wednesday, February 157:00 PM, Thursday, February 167:00 PM, Saturday, February 186:30 PM, Tuesday, February 216:30 PM, Wednesday, February 227:00 PM, Thursday, February 237:00 PM, Saturday, February 256:30 PM, Tuesday, February 286:30 PM, Wednesday, March 17:00 PM, Thursday, March 27:00 PM, Saturday, March 4

POST-SHOW TALKBACKSWant to know more about a show you just saw? Join us on select evening performances for a free post-show talkback with the cast and creative team. Tickets for the evening’s performance are required.

Sunday, February 26 – The Pajama GameSunday, April 30 – The Secret Garden

POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONSJoin us and other members of the audience immediately after select performances for a free post-show discussion about the themes of the show.

Sunday, February 19 – The Pajama GameSunday, April 23 – The Secret GardenFriday, May 5 – The Secret Garden

THEATER TOURSEnjoy a guided tour and learn about the building’s ornate architecture and intriguing history. Tours are approximately 20 minutes with time for questions. If your group is interested in any specific topics, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Tours are held most Mondays at noon. Advance registration is required.

Sign up at www.5thavenue.org/about/faq#free-tours

YOUTH PROGRAMSAt The 5th Avenue Theatre, we pride ourselves on our extensive education programs that reach over 83,000 young people across the Pacific Northwest each year. Through a variety of classes, programs and events, we teach students not only a passion for the arts, but valuable life skills.

RISING STAR PROJECT: THE PAJAMA GAMEThe Rising Star Project is unlike any theater education program in the country. This year, 95 amazing students (ages 14-19) from across Washington State will team up to produce and perform The Pajama Game

The Secret Garden

6:30 PM, Tuesday, April 186:30 PM, Wednesday, April 197:00 PM, Thursday, April 206:30 PM, Tuesday, April 256:30 PM, Wednesday, April 267:00 PM, Thursday, April 276:30 PM, Tuesday, May 26:30 PM, Wednesday, May 37:00 PM, Thursday, May 4

under the mentorship of 5th Avenue professionals. This is Rising Star Project’s sixth year of training aspiring young actors, musicians, marketers, producers, fundraisers and theater technicians. Don’t miss the opportunity to see a very special production and support the achievements of these amazing young people.

8:00 PM, Friday, March 172:00 PM, Saturday, March 18

FRIDAYS AT THE 5THHigh school students are invited to attend a themed master class with a theater professional before attending a 5th Avenue show. Teens areprovided with a pizza party before the show and attend an exclusive talk-back following the performance.

3:30 PM, Friday, April 1 – Murder for Two3:30 PM, Friday, April 21 – The Secret Garden

TECH TUESDAYSHigh school students get the opportunity to observe the process of creating live musical theater. The program engages students with behind-the-scenes access to technical theater professionals.

5:30 PM, Tuesday, April 11 – The Secret Garden

MEMBERS ONLYMembers enjoy unique events all season long. We are excited to welcome new and long-time Annual Fund supporters to these special occasions. For more information about membership or upcoming events, contact Jeanne Thompson, Membership Manager, at (206) 971-7900 or [email protected].

BACKSTAGE TOURSFriends ($125+) join us for a guided tour of the theater, including backstage and onstage!

9:15 AM, Saturday, April 22 – The Secret Garden9:15 AM, Saturday, June 17 – Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion

GRAND TOURPatrons ($600+) visit the spaces rarely seen by the public: our costume shop, hair and makeup areas, and the actors’ dressings rooms. Travel the path of an actor on this exclusive look behind-the-scenes.

Saturday, March 25

SPOTLIGHT NIGHT FOR MEMBERSPartners ($300+) enjoy VIP treatment and reserved seating at Spotlight Nights all season long! All Spotlight Nights in the 2016/17 season will take place at the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall.

7:00 PM, March 9 – The Secret Garden and Murder for Two

TECH WEEK REHEARSALSFriends ($125+) experience working rehearsals in the theater and pre-rehearsal talks with artistic leadership. Patrons ($600+) come early to enjoy a reception before rehearsal begins.

7:00 PM, Thursday, February 9 – The Pajama Game7:00 PM, Thursday, April 13 – The Secret Garden

David Armstrong, Executive Producer and Artistic DirectorBernadine C. Griffin, Managing Director Bill Berry, Producing Artistic Director

5TH AVENUE THEATRE STAFF

ARTISTICIan EisendrathAlhadeff Family Director of New Works & Music Supervisor

Lauren SmithAssistant Producer

Kat SherrellInterim Music Supervisor

Kelsey ThorgalsenCasting Director & Artistic Associate

Albert EvansArtistic Associate

Hattie AndresDirecting & Artistic Leadership Fellow

Christa SmithCompany Manager & Casting Assistant

Dane AndersenMusic Coordinator

Brandon PeckMusic Apprentice

EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIONPauls MacsExecutive Assistant to Mr. Armstrong & Mr. Berry

Denver BinghamExecutive Assistant to Ms. Griffin & Ms. Moga

COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING AND GUEST SERVICESMichael GepnerVice President of Marketing, Communications & Guest Services

Chris MarcacciDirector of Marketing

Robert PhillipsDirector of Sales & Guest Services

Marketing and Public RelationsBridget MorganSenior PR & Communications Manager

Rachel LiuzziPR Manager

Jordan LusinkCommunications Coordinator

Reesa NelsonMarketing & Engagement Manager

Britt TayrienMedia Buyer and Promotions Manager

David VedderSubscription Marketing Manager

Jeff CarpenterSenior Graphic Designer

Becky KelleyGraphic Designer

Direct Sales/TelefundraisingChrista BondDirect Sales/Telefunding Manager

Edwin BoydAssistant Manager

Angelica Gutierrez, Judy Henceroth, Henriette Klauser, Sherry Langlois, Jim Pennington, Gail Sage, Greg Sempadian, Andrea Smith, Joseph Staub, Sylvia WiedleinRepresentatives

Front of HouseJaime WelkerFront of House Manager

Ed Lammi, Sean Martin, Emma RuhlHouse Managers

Garth Ball, Colin Chez, Frank Chinn, Dave Cusick, Stephanie Guerrero, Karen Hall, Nancy Harris, Olivia Hollinger, Casey Kaplowitz, Ed Lammi, Sean Martin, Tony Mazzella, Sue Moser, Liz Pyle, Emma Ruhl, Scott Seramur, Caitlyn Stark, Kalia Towers-Thomas, Olivia Vaughn-Welker, Donald YatesHead Ushers

Kathleen Bryant, Barbie Denend, Karen Hall, Tony MazzellaCoat Check

Mike DeBenedictis, Kris Dunn, Rachel Gordon, Isis KingSecurity

Guest Services/TicketingPeggy BusteedSubscription Services Manager

Chad BiesmanCorporate & Group Sales Manager

Martha McKeeGuest Experience Assistant

Isabel DickeyTicketing Manager

Devon PowellAssistant Ticketing Manager

Khajha RogersSenior Guest Service Associate

Mary DellasegaPatron Relations

Guest Service AssociatesLeila Ali, Christine Anderson, Courtney Bennett, Francesca Betancourt, Shayna Boardman, Ashley Burns, Caitlin Castro, Nicole Coven, Jenna Galdun, Amanda Green, Renee Infelise, Levi Hawkins, Caleb Miller, Melanie Owen, Kayla Rabe, Andrew Rowland, Kelsey Sims, Nick Spencer, Pam Wagher, Patrick Walrath, Lily Warpinski, Rachel Zimmerman

DEVELOPMENTMichelle MogaVice President of Philanthropy

Sarah McKee BednarCorporate Giving Manager

Jill CarnineIndividual Giving Officer

Amy ChasanovFoundation & Government Relations Manager

Danielle FranichSpecial Events Manager

Camille HansonDonor Relations Officer

Christine JohnsonCircles Manager

Chelsea JuddDevelopment Coordinator

Desiree SaraspiDonor Information Services Manager

Jeanne ThompsonMembership Manager

Rachel WhalenMajor & Planned Giving Officer

EDUCATION AND OUTREACHOrlando MoralesDirector of Education and Outreach

Anya RudnickEducation Engagement Specialist

Connie CorrickSchool Programs Manager

Kwapi VengesayiCommunity Engagement Specialist

Lauren RuhlAdventure Musical Theater Coordinator

Beth PollackRising Star Project Coordinator

FINANCEDean FrerkerVice President of Finance

Rory KroutController

Zoë OrtizPayroll Administrator

Sean StelfoxProduction Staff Accountant

Joline FungAccounting Associate

Kelly CogswellAccounts Payable Coordinator

Ben LeiferHuman Resources Manager

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYJim CornelsonDirector of IT

Melisa BumpusAssistant Director of IT – Systems

Maryke VanBeuzekomAssistant Director of IT – Data

Nichole MinesSenior Database Manager

Douglas DayHelpdesk Administrator

Dave SimpsonHelpdesk Administrator

Christopher CuhelDatabase Coordinator

OPERATIONSCatherine JohnstoneDirector of Facility Operations

Alda ShepherdFacility Manager

Kelly RadkeOffice Manager/Volunteer Coordinator

STAGE DOOR/SECURITY STAFFKaren Hall, Erik Knauer, Dean LaRoque, Meg Plimpton

ATTORNEYSFor The 5th Avenue Theatre:

Levin Plotkin & MeninLoren H. Plotkin and Susan MindellLawton PennSendroff & Baruch, LLP

PRODUCTIONJoan ToggenburgerDirector of Production

Mo ChapmanProduction Logistics Coordinator

Erik HoldenTechnical Director

Austin ManningAssistant Technical Director

Shannin Strom-HenryCostume and Wardrobe Director

Sets & RiggingLaurel S. HortonHead Carpenter

Benjamin BairdAssistant Carpenter

Ken BergAutomation Carpenter

John HudsonHead Rigger

Dave McCawleyHead Flyman

Scot C. AllisonAssistant Flyman

C. Luke MathisHead Builder

Brian AinslieAssistant Builder

LightingSean CallahanHead Electrician

Stephen A. GrahamAssistant Electrician

Ross M. Brown, Noel ClaytonKey Electricians

Nate RedfordProgrammer

SoundKaren Marta KatzHead Sound Engineer

James RudyAssistant Sound Engineer

Kelly MickelsonKey Sound Engineer

PropsDiana J. GervaisProduction Property Master

Tristan E. HansenCreative Property Master

Katy BrownAssistant Property Master

Ariana Donofrio, Austin SmartProp Builders/Artisans

Costumes & WardrobeChristopher MoadCostume Shop Manager

Deborah EngelbachCostume & Wardrobe Assistant

Marlys McDonaldWardrobe Master

Randy WerdalAssistant Wardrobe Master

Patti Emmett, Gillian Paulson, Michael CepressDraper/Cutter

Jeanna GomezMaster Crafts

Holly Kipp, Robin Montero, Teresa O’LearyFirst Hands

Hannah McNamara, Maggie Melvin, Rachel Kunze WilkeStitchers

Hair & Make-upMary JonesHead Hair and Make-up

Heather SincicAssistant Hair and Make-up

Jason GoldsberryAssistant Hair and Make-up

SPECIAL THANKSACCO . Alphagraphics . Eden Pest Control . Evergreen Fire and Safety . McKinstry . Minuteman Press . Penske . Rainier Building Services . Servicemark LLC . Unico Properties . Walter E. Nelson Co. . Washington Graphics LLC . Whitman Global Carpet Care . Zee Medical Service

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Mary Pigott

Pete and Julie Rose

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Allan E. and Nora Davis

Katharyn Alvord Gerlich

John Graham Foundation

Glenn Kawasaki

Patricia Britton and Stellman Keehnel

Sandy and Chris McDade

Neukom Family

Norcliffe Foundation

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Stephen P. and Paula R. Reynolds

Satterberg Foundation

Anonymous (1)

Conductor’s Circle$10,000 - $24,999

Nancy Alvord

Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation

Judi Beck and Tom A. Alberg

Florence & William Beeks - Las Brisas Foundation

Mr. William B. Beyers

Mrs. Jane Davis and Dr. David R. Davis

Jim and Gaylee Duncan

Ellen Ferguson

Cynthia Huffman and Ray Heacox

Peter Horvitz

Debbie Killinger

Thom and Gwen Kroon

Charlotte Lin and Robert Porter

Douglas and Joyce McCallum

Nancy S. Nordhoff

Judy Pigott

Carol R. Powell

Ann Ramsay-Jenkins and the William M. Jenkins Fund

Faye Sarkowsky

Jon and Mary Shirley Foundation

Mary Snapp and Spencer Frazer

Arlene A. Wright

First Chair$5,000 - $9,999Chap and Eve AlvordBill and Nancy BainSteve Behnen and Mary HornsbyMichael P. BentleyCreelman FoundationPeter and Susan DavisThe Hugh and Jane Ferguson

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Brad Smith and Kathy Surace-SmithJames and Katherine TuneBrad VanderburgVijay and Sita VasheeAnn P. WyckoffLynn Hubbard and David ZapolskyAnonymous (1)

Encore$2,500 - $4,999Bob and Clodagh Ash

Jim and Barb Barnyak

Kumi and Anthony Baruffi

John H. Bauer

Annette and Daniel Becker

The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation

Sue and Artie Buerk

C. Kent and Sandra C. Carlson

Linda Cheng

Leslie and Dale Chihuly

Melanie Curtice

Lynne Eskil

Robert Fleming

Eric Freyberg

Lynn and Brian Grant Family

Maria Gunn

Wes Hagen

Richard and Marilyn Herzberg

Pete Higgins and Leslie Magid Higgins

Mari Horita

Heather Howard

Dan and Connie Hungate

David Jones and Grace Lao

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Anna Kinney

Ken and SaSa Kirkpatrick

Dana and Roger Lorenze

Tim Mauk and Noble Golden

Karen and Rick McMichael

Yazmin Mehdi and Liam Lavery

Alison and Glen Milliman

Charlie and Eleanor Nolan

Douglas E. & Nancy P. Norberg

Glenna Olson and Conrad Wouters

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Scott Redman

Roberta Romero

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Perkins Coie*

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Washington State Combined Fund Drive*

$10,000 - $24,999Amazon

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Columbia Bank

The Commerce Bank of Washington*

Dapper + Associates

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP*

Dorsey & Whitney LLP*

Getty Images

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R.D. Merrill Company

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Safeco Insurance

Seattle Mariners Baseball Club

Union Bank

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Alaskan Copper & Brass Company and Alaskan Copper Works

Bessemer Trust

BNY Mellon Wealth Management

Ernst & Young LLP

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Gensler Architects

KING 5

Medical Consultants Network, Inc.*

Moss Adams - Seattle*

Nintendo of America Inc.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Puget Sound Business Journal

Raisbeck Foundation

Vulcan Inc.

Arts Benefactor Circle

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