FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 15, 2026
Tim Rogers, Managing Director
Marybeth Clark, Artistic Director
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Music and Lyrics by WILLIAM FINN Book by RACHEL SHEINKIN
Conceived by REBECCA FELDMAN
Director and Choreographer
RYLEE COPPEL
Music Director
MICHAEL LOPEZ
Scenic Designer
CODY TELLIS RUTLEDGE
Costume Designer Sound Designer
HAYLEY O'BRIEN LUKE WALCHUK
Properties Designer Lighting Designer Stage Manager
HAILEE SELBY
CALEB S. GARNER
IMANI LLOYD
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. (www.mtishows.com)
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Charleston Stage is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
A Note From the Director, Rylee Coppel
Welcome to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!
This show holds a very special place in my heart, not only because it is such a funny, charming, and unexpectedly moving story, but because it marks my first mainstage production here at Charleston Stage. Getting to take this step with a piece as joyful and heartfelt as Spelling Bee has been an absolute gift.
At its core, this musical is about far more than spelling. It’s about growing up, wanting to belong, and navigating all the awkward, hilarious, and tender moments that come with figuring out who you are. Each of these young spellers arrives at the competition carrying their own hopes, insecurities, and dreams, and through the chaos of the Bee, we get to see how deeply human they really are.
What has made this experience truly unforgettable is the incredible company of artists who brought this production to life. From the first rehearsal, I was struck by the kindness, talent, and joy in this room. This team has created a space full of laughter and collaboration.
Thank you for being here tonight to share this story with us. We hope this show makes you laugh loudly, feel deeply, and maybe even remember a little piece of your own growing-up journey.
Enjoy the Bee!
Rylee Coppel Director of Education and Engagement and Artistic Associate Director of The
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Calling All Volunteers!
Sign up to volunteer in our Costume and Scene Shops by visiting CharlestonStage.com/volunteer. Sign up as an usher with The Friends of Dock Street Theatre by contacting Kelly Martin at (843) 724-3424 or dockstreettheatre@gmail.com.
CHARACTER ACTOR
Chip Tolentino / Jesus ................................................................................................ Tre Butcher*
Marcy Park................................................................................................... Kristen Therese Chua*
Swing ............................................................................................................................ Kailei Hinton*
Olive Ostrovsky / Dance Captain .................................................................... Arrione Magee*
William Barfee ............................................................................................................ Joey Negrete*
Logainne
Rona Lisa Peretti / Olive's
Alexa Niles*
..................................................................................... Mary Ott
Douglas Panch................................................................................................................. Ryan Pixler
Mitch Mahoney / Olive's Dad / Dan Dad ...................................................... Daniel Porea Jr.* Leaf Coneybear / Carl
Rutkowski
a Production Staff for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Production Manager ............................................................................................... Ashley Palmer
Scenic Charge Artist ............................................................................................. Brandon Barker
Resident Lighting Designer ................................................................................ Caleb S. Garner
Properties Master ......................................................................................................... Hailee Selby
Shop Technician and Scenic Painter ..................................................................... Claire Brenia
Scene Shop Manager and Scenic Carpenter ....................................................... Josh Miccio
Scenic Carpenter ........................................................................................................ Mason Monti
Costume Shop Manager ................................................................................. Julianna Devaney
Associate Costume Designer and Construction Coordinator ................. Hayley O'Brien
Draper ........................................................................................................ Kestrel Jurkiewicz-Miles
Stitcher and Wardrobe............................................................................................ Loren Smither
Resident Sound Designer and Audio Engineer .............................................. Luke Walchuk
TheatreWings Coordinator.................................................................................. Caleb S. Garner
TheatreWings Assistant Stage Manager 1 ...................................................Caroline Cromer
TheatreWings Assistant Stage Manager 2 / Deck Crew ........................... Evelyn Sanchez
TheatreWings Dresser .................................................................................................... Tess Ellisor
TheatreWings Sound 1 / Performance Accompaniment Op .......... Alexander Sanchez
TheatreWings Sound 2 (A2) ...................................................................... Camille Washington
TheatreWings Swing ................................................................................................. Conor Barker
IATSE Steward and Lighting Board Op...............................................................Charles Smith
IATSE Flymen .................................................................................................................. Greg Eddins
Coming Up Next!
COME FROM AWAY • Apr. 8 - May 3, 2026
Producing Sponsor: Katherine Schob Glenn
Based on the phenomenal true story, Come From Away welcomes audiences to Gander, Newfoundland, a small town whose population nearly doubled overnight following the emergency landing of 38 planes after the events of September 11, 2001. Strangers learn to lean on one another to find comfort and warmth during one of the most harrowing times of their lives, turning anxieties into unbreakable bonds as they wait out uncertainty. Nominated for 7 Tony and 8 Olivier Awards, including “Best Musical”, Come From Away is hailed as one of the best musicals in North America. Join our cast of 12 talented actors who portray over 70 different characters each personally affected by this profound human tragedy as they discover light in the darkness.
Charleston Stage Leadership
MARYBETH CLARK (Artistic Director)
Marybeth is in her twenty-seventh season with Charleston Stage, for the first 24 years she served as the Director of Education and Associate Artistic Director. This is her third season as Artistic Director. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and grew up in Tolland, CT. She has a degree in theatre/ performance from the University of South Florida, where she later taught as an adjunct for two years.
She was cast in her first show at an Equity theatre at 18 years of age in Tampa. She worked as an actor in professional theatres throughout the Southeast for ten years before settling in Charleston in 1994 with her husband, actor Victor Clark. She also was a member of the theatre faculty at Charleston County’s School of the Arts for middle and high school students.
Though she moved to Charleston planning on retiring from theatre and starting a family, she taught and directed for Charleston Stage part-time beginning in 1997 before joining the company full-time the following year.
She and Vic are the proud parents of 2 daughters, Lila and Prentice. Lila will complete her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at MUSC this May and Prentice is a special education teacher at the Washington Center in Greenville, SC and married last December. Marybeth and Vic do not have an empty nest but share their home with Marybeth's mother and many adopted dogs and cats.
In her time at Charleston Stage she has directed over 70 shows, favorites include: Kinky Boots, Of Mice and Men, Mamma Mia!, Elf The Musical, Beautiful, Fiddler on the Roof, Legally Blonde and this season's The Sound of Music, Sense and Sensibility, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Come From Away.
She began the Resident Professional Acting Program her second year with the company and continues to hire, train, and supervise our young professional actors. As of Season 47, we have had 159 Resident Actors complete the program. The unexpected joy of the Resident Actor program is Marybeth now not only gets notified when they book theatre jobs but also gets wedding invitations and baby announcements!
As an actor for Charleston Stage, Marybeth has appeared in Shakespeare in Love, Helium, You Can’t Take It with You, The Marriage of Bette and Boo, Steel Magnolias, A Christmas Carol, Blythe Spirit and most recently portrayed Amanda Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie.
Charleston Stage Leadership
TIMOTHY ROGERS (Managing Director)
As Managing Director of Charleston Stage, Tim Rogers serves as Chief Executive Officer, overseeing audience development, community outreach, finance, fundraising, marketing, and operations, as well as the organization’s long-term strategic planning. In close partnership with Artistic Director Marybeth Clark, he helps steward Charleston Stage’s artistic vision while ensuring the organization remains financially sound, strategically focused, and deeply engaged with the community it serves.
Originally from New York City and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey, Tim’s connection to the performing arts began early through stage work and television commercials. He most recently appeared at Carnegie Hall in June 2024 as part of Lauren Daigle’s backing choir and is scheduled to return in 2026 for a three-night engagement with Daigle. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University and has been recognized nationally for leadership and civic impact, including being named one of Washingtonian Magazine’s “40 Under 40” and as part of the team honored with the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ Best Chamber in America Award.
Before joining Charleston Stage, Tim held senior leadership roles across the nonprofit, civic, and private sectors, with a focus on organizational growth, brand strategy, and community engagement. He served nearly a decade with the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce as a Senior Vice President, leading membership strategy, corporate partnerships, and regional engagement initiatives. Earlier in his career, his work in Washington, D.C., spanned 16 years and focused on fundraising, philanthropy, and civic leadership.
Beyond his role at Charleston Stage, Tim is actively engaged in arts leadership and advocacy at the local, state, and national levels. He serves on the National Endowment for the Arts Advisory Panel for Theatre, is a member of the Steering Council of the Greater Charleston Arts & Culture Council, serves on the Board of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, and is Chair of the Board of Charleston Leaders.
Tim lives in downtown Charleston with his husband, Jeff, and their 17-year-old cockerbeagle, Maddi. He is deeply committed to the belief that theatre is both an art form and a public good—and to ensuring that Charleston Stage remains a place where creativity thrives and community comes together.
Founder and Director Emeritus
JULIAN WILES (Founder and Director Emeritus)
Playwright, director, designer and educator, Julian Wiles, founded Charleston Stage in 1978 and led the company for 45 seasons until his retirement in 2023. Under Wiles's leadership, Charleston Stage became one of the region’s largest and most respected performing arts institutions. As Founder and Producing Artistic Director, Wiles designed, directed and produced over 300 productions. He has written 34 original plays and musicals, eight of which are published and produced around the country. Many of his original works such as The Seat of Justice, Gershwin at Folly, and JFK & Inga Binga celebrate the Lowcountry’s rich cultural heritage and history.
Wiles received the National Youth Theatre Director's Award in 1988, Charleston’s NAACP Special Recognition Award in 2004, The South Carolina Governor’s Award for the Arts in 2010, and was inducted into the SC Theatre Association’s Hall of Fame in 2018. In 2021, he was awarded the University of North Carolina’s Distinguished Alumnus Award.
In April 2024, Wiles was inducted as a member of the College of Fellows of the American Theatre. The investiture of new members is under the auspices of the Education Department of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D. C. Membership in the College of Fellows of the American Theatre is one of the highest honors bestowed on educators and professionals of America’s educational and theatre community.
For more information on his original works visit julianwiles.com.
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Cast Biographies (In
TRE BUTCHER (Chip Tolentino / Jesus)
Tre is thrilled to be joining Charleston Stage for Season 48! Originally from Amarillo, TX, Tre recently graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Previous credits include Avenue Q (Nicky), Cinderella (Jean-Michel), Alice By Heart (Nigel/ Dormouse), and Crazy For You (Eugene Fodor). Tre is incredibly grateful to his family, friends, and professors for their continued support. Instagram: @tre-butcher
KRISTEN THERESE CHUA (Marcy Park)
Kristen is a current Resident Actor with Charleston Stage who is feeling B-L-E-S-S-E-D to be a part of the bee! She previously performed in this season’s Sense and Sensibility, The Sound of Music, and A Christmas Carol, among others. Kristen graduated from Oklahoma City University with her B.F.A. in Acting and minors in Psychology and English as well as from Arizona State University where she received her B.A. in English, Narrative Studies. Her favorite credits include: Beauty and the Beast (Belle u/s), A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival (Hermia), Into the Woods (Little Red), and The Lion in Winter (Alais Capet). She would like to extend her gratitude to her family and friends for their endless love and support in all her endeavors! www.kristentheresechua.com
KAILEI HINTON (Swing)
Kailei is so grateful and excited to be joining Charleston Stage’s 48th season! Originally from New Orleans, LA, she has loved performing all her life. Kailei recently graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University, receiving her B.F.A. in Acting with a minor in Film Studies. Previous credits include: All My Sons (Ann Deever), Vanities (Joanne), Constellations (Marianne), and Men on Boats (Seneca Howland). She also worked at the Showplace Ice Cream Parlor last summer as a singing waitri! Kailei sends all her love to her family, friends, and professors who have helped nurture her dreams. Instagram: @kaileiannhinton
ARRIONE MAGEE (Olive Ostrovsky / Dance Captain)
Arrione is ecstatic to be doing a dream role in another production with Charleston Stage! You may have seen her in several other shows such as Legally Blonde (Serena/ Dance Captain), A Year With Frog and Toad (Mouse/Young Frog/Mole 1), A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Cratchit/ Mrs. Fezziwig), and The Last Stop on Market Street (CJ) recently. She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless support! Instagram: @arrione.magee
Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order)
JOEY NEGRETE (William Barfee)
Joey is thrilled to be joining Charleston Stage as a Resident Actor for their 48th season! Originally from Santa Clarita, California, Joey received his B.F.A. in Musical Theater from Ohio University. He has been performing as an actor and musician since a young age. Previous credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph), Rent (Roger), 9 to 5: The Musical (Joe), A Little Night Music (Fredrik Egerman), and Ride the Cyclone (Ricky). He would like to thank his family and friends for their continued love and support in all his endeavors.
ALEXA NILES (Logainne Schwartzandgrunenierre "Schwartzy")
Alexa is ecstatic to be joining Charleston Stage for Season 48 as a Resident Actor! She recently graduated in spring 2025 from Coastal Carolina University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Previous credits include Avenue Q (Kate Monster), Into The Woods (The Witch), Cabaret (Fraüline Kost), and Carrie: The Musical (Margaret White). Alexa would like to thank her family, friends, and mentors for their support in helping her become the artist she is today! Be in the know about Alexa on her Instagram: @alexaniles or visit her website: www.alexa-niles.com
MARY OTT (Rona Lisa Peretti / Olive's Mom)
Mary is thrilled to be joining Charleston Stage for their 48th season! Originally from Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Mary is an experienced crossover artist who has performed with numerous ensembles nationwide. Previously, she completed her M.M. in Musical Theatre & Opera Performance at Arizona State University, and her B.M. in Vocal Performance at the College of Charleston. Over the years, Mary has delighted audiences in the roles of Emma Jones (Street Scene), Margaret Johnson (The Light in the Piazza), Jo March (Little Women), and Lucille Frank (Parade).
RYAN PIXLER (Douglas Panch)
Ryan is a Charleston native and graduate of the College of Charleston with a degree in Theatre for Youth. He was most recently seen on the Dock Street stage as the Rabbi in Fiddler on the Roof. Ryan was voted Charleston City Paper’s 2024 Best Local Actor for his role as Trent Oliver in The Prom with Charleston Stage. Other favorite credits include Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Lumière), Mamma Mia! (Harry Bright), Shakespeare in Love (Wessex), A Christmas Carol (Bob Cratchit), Disney's The Little Mermaid (Chef Louis), The Producers (Carmen Ghia), The Addams Family (Mal Beineke) and Noises Off (Garry Lejeune). Ryan is a Kindergarten Teacher at The Cooper School.
Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order)
DANIEL POREA JR. (Mitch Mahoney / Olive's Dad / Dan Dad)
Daniel is extremely excited to join the Resident Acting Company at Charleston Stage for Season 48. Previous credits include Collins (RENT), Renascence (FATHER), Don Pedro (Much Ado About Nothing) and Mr./Lee (Sunday in the Park with George). Daniel graduated with a degree in Music Theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University. Much love to his friends, family, and mentors for helping him get to where he is at today. Interested in learning more about Daniel? Check out his website www.danielporeajr.com or on Instagram @danielporeajr.
WILLIAM RUTKOWSKI (Leaf Coneybear / Carl Dad)
Will is very E-X-C-I-T-E-D to be in this show! You may have previously seen him in A Christmas Carol, Legally Blonde, Fiddler on the Roof, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. He earned his B.A. in Theatre for Youth and Performance from the College of Charleston in 2017. After graduation, he toured the Upper Midwest with Prairie Fire Children's Theatre, and eventually made his way back to Charleston. Will is now entering his second year as Charleston Stage’s Education Program Coordinator. He would like to thank his family and friends for their love, support, and willingness to listen to him talk about this show a lot!
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Charleston Stage Artistic Staff Biographies
RYLEE COPPEL (Director)
Rylee is Charleston Stage's Director of Education and Engagement and Artistic Associate. Rylee has a Bachelor's in Vocal Performance from Ramapo College of NJ and a Master's in Integrated Arts and Education from the University of Montana, and over 15 years of experience teaching voice, music, theatre, and dance. In addition to teaching, Rylee has performed regionally and internationally with such companies as; Sesame Street Live, Joey Casella Productions, Roxy Regional Theatre, and RWS and Associates. Charleston Stage credits include; Legally Blonde (Paulette), (Beautiful (Genie), Kinky Boots (Pat), Footloose (Vi Moore), Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts), The Curious Incident of a Dog in the Night-Time (Judy), Mamma Mia! (Donna), White Christmas (Tessie/Mrs. Snoringman), Sister Act (Sister Mary Patrick), and Avenue Q (Ensemble). Thanks to Ben and Vivian for being the best!
CALEB S. GARNER (Lighting Designer)
Caleb is an award-winning Lighting and Sound Designer based in Charleston. With extensive experience in Off-Broadway, regional, and educational theatre, his designs have earned him eight national and regional awards. A North Carolina native, Caleb holds a B.A. and B.F.A. from Catawba College and an M.F.A. from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is driven by a passion for artistic collaboration and is deeply grateful for the support of his colleagues, friends, and family. Currently, Caleb serves as the Resident Lighting Designer and TheatreWings Co-Coordinator at Charleston Stage Company and is an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the College of Charleston. See more of his work at www.calebsgarner.com or on Instagram @csgtheld
IMANI LLOYD (Stage Manager)
Imani Lloyd is excited to return to Charleston Stage as a Guest Stage Manager, having appeared in Charleston Stage’s production of Legally Blonde and as a Storyteller in Once On This Island. When she’s not performing, she’s busy behind the scenes as a Guest Stage Manager, with past credits including Clue, The Trip to Bountiful, and Purlie Victorious. Recently, she was seen as Dina in Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! and Jean in POTUS at Footlight Players, where she also enjoys showcasing her talents as a Stage Manager, Choreographer, and Assistant Director!
MICHAEL LOPEZ (Music Director)
Michael, a Charleston native, is thrilled to join Charleston Stage as their new Resident Music Director, bringing with him years of local and international musical theatre experience. Michael has been with Charleston Stage since the spring of 2018 and had served as Assistant Music Director for several productions. For the past 13 years, Michael has also served as Associate Music Director at Bethany United Methodist Church in Summerville, where he contributed to a thriving and diverse music program. Beyond the Lowcountry, he has traveled throughout the United States, Europe, and South America as a conductor and collaborative pianist for international music festivals and conferences. He has had such a joy working on The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and wants to give a huge thank you to his family and friends for their continual love and support! Enjoy the show everyone! :) Instagram: _williammichaelopez_
Charleston Stage Artistic Staff Biographies
HAILEE MEOLA-SELBY (Properties Designer)
Hailee is a South Carolina local who received her B.A in Theatre from the College of Charleston where she also served as a prop manager for three years. Hailee has worked across the country, including First Stage in Milwaukee and Central City Opera in Colorado, where she has worked on a diverse range of productions, from intricate operas to engaging children's theater. Hailee initially joined Charleston Stage in Season 45 as a Carpenter and Prop Artist and began Season 47 with her new role as Properties Manager. She looks forward to continuing her journey with Charleston Stage and making a lasting impact in Charleston’s theatre community. Hailee extends her heartfelt thanks to her friends and family for their unwavering support.
HAYLEY O'BRIEN (Costume Designer)
Originally from South Florida, Hayley graduated from Florida State University with a Masters of Fine Arts in Costume Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. Her recent credits at Charleston Stage include The Sound of Music, Legally Blonde, Purlie Victorious, and Fiddler On The Roof. Other credits at Charleston Stage include Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Clue: Onstage and Kinky Boots. This is her 5th season with Charleston Stage and looks forward to future productions ahead. Hayley would like to thank her family, friends, and the whole Nadeau crew for all their love and support!
CODY TELLIS RUTLEDGE (Scenic Designer)
Cody (He/Him/His) is originally from McMinnville, TN, and a current 3rd year M.F.A. Lighting/Scenic candidate at UCONN. He graduated from the University of Memphis with a B.F.A. in Theatre with a double emphasis in Musical Theatre and Technical Production. Cody is excited to be back again with his Charleston family designing for Sense and Sensibility, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Come From Away. Past favorite designs at Charleston Stage include Of Mice and Men, Blithe Spirit, The Hungry Caterpillar Show, and JFK and Inga Binga. You can follow him on Instagram @rutledgescenicdesign and @rutledgelightingdesign to see more of his work across the country or visit his website rutledgescenicdesign.com for more. Thanks to MB, Ashley, Ravyn, Caleb, and the entire shop!
LUKE WALCHUK (Sound Designer)
Luke has worked in the live sound industry in one form or another since 2004. He gained experience in cruise ship entertainment, amusement parks, live music, and corporate audio before deciding that theatre was the most creatively fulfilling work he could be doing. He went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts in Sound Design and is especially happy to be here at Charleston Stage.
2025-26 Charleston Stage Board of Trustees
Officers
Valerie Morris President Retired, The College of Charleston
Victor C. Young Governance Chair First Vice President VCY Stratagem LLC
Sally Davis Fundraising Chair Second Vice President Community Volunteer
Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell Secretary Executive Director, Dorchester County First Steps
Madison Altman Treasurer Synovus
Trustees
Lynne Bowis Visit Greater Palm Springs
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Courtney L. Champion Blackbaud
Giles Fernald Commercial Airline Pilot
Dr. Edward I. Galaid Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Katherine Schob Glenn Community Volunteer
Melinda Goins-Fernald Charleston County School Nurse
Danielle Hartley Charleston Beach Living, LLC
Wendy Kane Community Volunteer
Audrey Lane E3-Educate, Empower, and Elevate
Cuthbert Langley Wex Inc.
Melanie Lee Blind Toe Productions
Jennifer McCarty Baker Donelson
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Mosmi Naik-Patel Life Story Events & Interiors
Letty Richey Community Volunteer
Linda Schutte Community Volunteer
Ann Wolf Community Volunteer
Charleston Stage’s 2025-26 Resident Acting Company
Charleston Stage has one of the oldest and largest arts education programs for young people in the region. Led by Rylee Coppel, Director of Education and Engagement, and by Will Rutkowski, Education Program Coordinator, Charleston Stage's TheatreSchool classes are taught by nine full-time professional actors who make up the Resident Acting Company. These actor/educators join Charleston Stage for a 12-month artist-in-residence and teacher training program. They perform in leading roles throughout the season while also teaching youth theatre classes and artsintegration workshops in local schools. To view the Resident Acting Company bios, visit CharlestonStage.com or scan the QR code below.
Tre Butcher
Kristen Therese Chua Kelsie Engen
Kailei Hinton
Arrione Magee
Joey Negrete
Alexa Niles
Daniel Porea Jr.
Abigail Vernon
Charleston Stage Staff
OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
Managing Director
TIMOTHY ROGERS trogers@charlestonstage.com
Artistic Director
MARYBETH CLARK mclark@charlestonstage.com
General Manager
CASSIE NELSON cnelson@charlestonstage.com
Founder and Director Emeritus
JULIAN WILES
MARKETING
Creative Director and Vice President of Marketing
BETH CURLEY bcurley@charlestonstage.com
Marketing Manager
CORINNE FAY WASCOM cwascom@charlestonstage.com
DEVELOPMENT
Director of Memberships and Events
BLAKE WHITNEY bwhitney@charlestonstage.com
Development and Membership Associate
KELLY BROLLEY-MONAHAN kelly@charlestonstage.com
Development and Executive Operations Associate
KATIE MCDANIEL katie@charlestonstage.com
BOX OFFICE (843) 577-7183
(Tuesday-Friday and Saturdays when there is a performance, 1pm-5pm)
Box Office and Patron Experience Manager BRITTANY LORD blord@charlestonstage.com
FINANCE
Bookkeeper LORI GOSS lgoss@charlestonstage.com
EDUCATION
Director of Education and Engagement and Artistic Associate RYLEE COPPEL rcoppel@charlestonstage.com
Education Outreach Coordinator SERENITY JONES sjones@charlestonstage.com
Resident Music Director MICHAEL LOPEZ mlopez@charlestonstage.com
Education Program Coordinator WILL RUTKOWSKI wrutkowski@charlestonstage.com
SCENIC AND ELECTRICS
Scenic Charge BRANDON BARKER bbarker@charlestonstage.com
Shop Technician and Scenic Painter CLAIRE BRENIA cbrenia@charlestonstage.com
Resident Lighting Designer and TheaterWings Coordinator CALEB S. GARNER cgarner@charlestonstage.com
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Scenic Shop Manager JOSH MICCIO jmiccio@charlestonstage.com
Charleston Stage Staff Venue Rentals
SCENIC AND ELECTRICS
Properties Master
HAILEE MEOLA-SELBY hselby@charlestonstage.com
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Production Manager
ASHLEY PALMER apalmer@charlestonstage.com
COSTUMES
Costume Shop Manager
JULIANNA DEVANEY jdevaney@charlestonstage.com
Draper KESTREL JURKIEWICZ-MILES kestrel@charlestonstage.com
Associate Costume Designer and Construction Coordinator
HAYLEY O'BRIEN hobrien@charlestonstage.com
Stitcher/Wardrobe
LOREN SMITHER lsmither@charlestonstage.com
Costumer Emeritus
BARBARA YOUNG
SOUND
Resident Sound Designer and Audio Engineer
LUKE WALCHUK lwalchuk@charlestonstage.com
Charleston Stage West Ashley Venue Information and Rental
Charleston Stage West Ashley Manager LUKE WALCHUK lwalchuk@charlestonstage.com (843) 225-3901
Dock Street Theatre Venue Information and Rental
City of Charleston’s Dock Street Theatre Special Facilities Director ROMAINE HEYWARD heywardr@charleston-sc.gov (843) 720-3832
City of Charleston’s Dock Street Theatre Operations Manager DONNIE NEWTON newtond@charleston-sc.gov (843) 720-3968
Charleston Stage Office Locations
Charleston Stage West Ashley Ashley Landing 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 4A Charleston, SC 29407 P: (843) 225-3900
Scene Shop 1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 104 Charleston, SC 29407 P: (843) 225-1613
Costume Shop 1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 202 (A) Charleston, SC 29407 P: (843) 261-2033
Dock Street Theatre/Admin Offices 135 Church Street Charleston, SC 29401 P: (843) 577-5967 F: (843) 577-5422
Special thanks to our Scene Shop and Costume Shop volunteers, especially our Resident Acting Company and the TheatreWings High School Apprentices.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 356 Charleston, SC 29402 Email: email@charlestonstage.com
Season 48 Sponsors and Corporate Circle
PRODUCTION SPONSORS
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John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation
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Smith Family Foundation
Southern First Bank
The Wise Family
The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation
EDUCATION SPONSORS
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Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation
Coastal Community Foundation
Daniel Island Community Fund
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Stanley B. Farbstein Endowment
First Capital Bank
Mark Elliott Motley Foundation
John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation
Fred and Joan Pittman Family Fund
Ed and Elizabeth Shelley
South Carolina Arts Commission
Andrea and Steven Strawn
Synovus Bank
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CORPORATE CIRCLE
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2025-26 THEATREWINGS APPRENTICES
Sarita Albrecht Crown Leadership Academy
Conor Barker ............................... Lucy Beckham High School
Noelle Bell Goose Creek High School
Joseph Coon Berkeley High School
Caroline Cromer .................................... Hanahan High School
Tess Ellisor Academic Magnet High School
Holland Ensminger Palmetto Christian Academy
Rhys Eppes ................................................................ Homeschool
Sadie Evans First Baptist High School
Tess Frampton Homeschool
Syl Frances.......................................... First Baptist High School
Copelyn Golden Hanahan High School
Reilly Golden Hanahan High School
Alice Griffin ............. South Carolina Connections Academy
Willow Hilliard Homeschool
Kat Ivanova Charleston County School of the Arts
John Knox..................Charleston County School of the Arts
Joan Lapolla Charleston County School of the Arts
Ryan Legare Charleston County School of the Arts
Kyla Lynch ......................................... Odyssey Online Learning
Megan Miller South Carolina Connections Academy
Alexander Sanchez .......................................................................... .......................................Charleston County School of the Arts
Evelyn Sanchez Charleston County School of the Arts
Kattie Seaman.......................................................... Homeschool
Zoë Sewell .................................... Lucy Beckham High School
Alex Spears Wando High School
Bluebird Sprankles ................................................. Homeschool
Madeline Walp ......................................................... Homeschool
Camille Washington Goose Creek High School
Sarah Ellen Weatherholtz.........................First Baptist School
Jackie Wilks ............................... Charleston Charter Academy
Keira Witbeck James Island Charter High School
Clara Woolum .................................. West Ashley High School
Suguri Yamaguchi .............. Academic Magnet High School
2025-26 Charleston Stage Contributors
Contributions to Charleston Stage directly support our productions at the Dock Street Theatre and vast arts education initiatives that reach over 30,000 Lowcountry youth annually. Students participate in Charleston Stage’s in-school arts-integration workshops, the TheatreWings Apprentice Program, after-school acting classes, and low-cost school matinee performances. This funding also provides scholarships for under-resourced families. Below are contributions made between January 5 - February 12, 2026.
Benefactors ($50,000 +)
Arts, Etc.
City of Charleston
Katherine Schob Glenn
The John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation
Fred and Joan Pittman Family Fund
South Carolina Arts Commission
Dr. Carolyn Thiedke and Mr. Fred Thompson
Stars ($25,000 - $49,999)
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
First Capital Bank
Frank Patterson in Loving Memory of Nina Patterson
The John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation
PNC Bank
The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation
Producers ($10,000 - $24,999)
Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation
Colbert Family Fund
Daniel Island Community Fund
Danielle and Christian Hartley
William and Karyn Lee Hewitt
Dr. H. Del and Mrs. Linda Schutte
Ed and Elizabeth Shelley
South Arts
TD Charitable Foundation
The Wise Family
Playwrights ($5,000 - $9,999)
The Suzanne H. Arnold Charitable Fund
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Gretchen Van Bloom Budig
Coastal Community Foundation
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Ralph and Nancy Edwards
Janet Fiorenza and Mike Simmons
Ed Galaid and Chris Tobin
Peter Glenville Foundation
Charlotte Gollobin
David and Wendy Kane
Dr. and Mrs. W John Langley
Valerie Morris
Smith Family Foundation
(Playwrights Continued)
Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp
Directors ($2,500 - $4,999)
Dave and Sam Albenberg
Saul Alexander Foundation of Coastal Community Foundation
Joseph and Amy Anderton
Jennifer and Gerry Baldwin
Mary Beth Barley and Audrey Temelini
Mark and Sarah Lee Beck
Dana and Tony Berry
George and Jolene Boatright
Olesya and Raymon Bracey
Gearin Broderick
Sonia Marshall Brown - It Takes a Village to Educate a Child
Buffington Homes
Jon and Hayley Carter
Courtney Champion
Phil & Angie Clarke
William and Elizabeth Craver
Betsy Curtin
Sally Davis
Cathy Dezelon
Jane Joukowsky Dixon
Dennis and Lynn Drew
E2 Development
Stanley B. Farbstein Endowment Fund
Edith K Fasano
Mark and Sandy Feldman
Giles Fernald and Melinda Goins-Fernald
Pete and Kathy Gaynor
Harvey and Audrey Glick
Greg and Karen Gonzalez
Fran Griffiths
Sharon and Herb Hollar
Hazel and Daniel Howle
Will and Sally Wise Howle
Robert Danny Jones and Douglas McCoy
Steven and Mary Gordon Kerr
Cuthbert Langley and Brandon
Walker
Cathy Long
Magrath Pejeau Team, Carolina One Real Estate
Kim & Brenden Maloof
Jenni and Neal McCarty
Heather McFarlin
(Directors Continued)
Caroline and Jeremiah Milbank
Jay and Wenda Harris Millard
Deborah and Dale Morsefield
The Mark Elliot Motley Foundation
Monica and John Mutter
Janine and George Nagrodsky
Mosmi Naik-Patel and Shailesh Patel
Thomas O'Brien
Anthony Richard Oglietti
Judi and Mark Paylor
Susan Pearlstine
George and Jody Pinion
Brock and Ashley Rabon
Joe and Lisa Rice
Robert and Nancy Rich
The John M. Rivers, Jr. Foundation, Inc.
Steven and Barbara Rockefeller
Cynthia Jannuzzi Rogers and Bill Rogers
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sade
Claire and Joseph Schady
Ginger and David Scott
Michael Shewan and Pat Patrick
Cheryl and Michael Siegmund
Janine Sievers and Ashley Wingfield
Brian P and Mary T Smith
Catherine and Patrick Snead
Marilyn Sobel and Ben Cohen
Georgette and Fred Stone
Andrea and Steve Strawn
Scott and Nancy Thompson
Rosemary Tountas
Mark and Bettie Tullis
Stephanie and Brian Walsh
Dede Warren
Victoria Whitney
Rebecca Wick
Supporters ($1,000 - $2,499)
Blackbaud
Lynne Bowis
Darryl V. and Valerie K. Bullock
Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell
Coastal Community Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Steve Constantin
Gail Corvette
Laura F. Cramer
Sally Davis
Maureen Donnelly
Ralph and Nancy Edwards
Tyler Ennis
The Establishment
EverLoved
2025-26 Charleston Stage Contributors
(Supporters Continued)
Gallivan, White & Boyd P.A.
Louis Gentry
Kim and Mike Hemphill
Joey Kennedy and David Nagelkirk
The Keyes Charitable Trust
Julie Bell Lindsay
Kathy Littleton and Ellen Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Paul M Lynch
Kathryn Marsh
Meredith and Trey McLaughlin
Jo Miller
Patty and Brad Neville
Melinda Nicholson and Richard Naum
Janice Nieman
Al and Edna Roberds
Jana and Jason Roth
Southern First Bank
Betsy Stusnick
Mary Tinebra
Sandra and Philip Vineyard
Mary Ellen Long Way and Family
Janet and Tom Willson
Victor and Marguerite Young
Players (Up to $999)
Kirsten Abrahamson
Bradley Ala
Melissa Allen
Joseph and Amy Anderson
Michelle Anderson
Renee Anderson
Diane Angelini and David DeStefano
Anonymous
Dorrell Antley
Richard and Nita Arnold
Karl Ashworth
Richard Baccino
Avelyn Bailey
Rachel Bailey
Ruffin Bailey
David Bailin
Lisa Barboza
Ruth Barrasso
Mark Barrett
Jacqueline Limoge Bartlett
Samille Basler
Lori Bayer
Daniel and Robin Reed Baylis
Sarah Beardsley and Christopher
Randolph
Judge Jim Beaty
Linda Bellino
Diane Berge
Ellen Shong Bergman
Dirk and Michelle Berry
Scott Berry
Janet Bevan
Bonnie Bird
Steven Birdwell
Jeff Bixler
Patricia Blanton
Elizabeth Boeschen
Boles Law Firm, LLC
(Players Continued)
David R Boone
Ray Borkman
William Botts
James Bradford
Kerry Brash
David and Betty Breedlove
Evelyn Jean Breza
David Bridges
Stephen Broecker
Deanna Brown
Lathcha Brown
Michael Brown
Robert Brown
Stephen Brown
Peter and Megan Browne
Patricia and Thomas Bruton
Charles Bryan
Rikki Buchberger
Tom Burns
Moira and Kurt Busby
Elizabeth Butler
Toney and Myrna Caldwell
Lisa Cappe
Ashley Cary
Michelle Cassedy
Stefany Ceccato
John Cevasco
Elizabeth Chambers
Shelli Chase & John Feldman
Susan Chase and the Entire
Chase Family
Sandra Clarke
Steven E. Clem
Tammy L. Coghill
Barbara Cohn
Deb Colangelo
Tonya Colbert
Kristi Colburn
Hazel Coleman
Donald Conway
Christopher Cook
Emily Cook
Kevin Cosgrove
Larry Coste
Kevin Crabb
Laura Cramer
Erble and William Creasman
Jill Cross
Dr. Rosalie K. Crouch
Casey Crownover
Priscilla Cummins
Ken Curell
Christa Czander
Rebecca Davidson
Leah Davis
Rachel Davis
Danielle Dean
Kathryn Deemer
Chris DeHollander
Wanda DeLorge
Judith Dembicki
Darrell Denaux
Hailey Dickinson
(Players Continued)
James Dickson
Erin Dicresce
Shelley DiDia
Christian Diggs
Jeffrey Dillon
Kelli DiMattia
Catherine Dingler
Susan & Will Dixson
Mike Dobies
Reese Dorrier
Dr. Carol J. Drowota
Gina Duckworth
Pam and Bill Duncan
Susan Dunn
Cintia Easterwood
Margaret Ehrhardt
Kinnet Ehring
Jeff Eisenhauer
David Ellison
George C. Evans
Sara Ewing
Bryan and Michel Faliero
Anne Faul
Kenny Faulk
Travis Felkel
Michael Ferguson
Addie Ferrell
Kathleen Fischer
David Fisher
Rebecca Flaughner and Joisain
Ninaber
Danielle Folline
Rachel Ford
Oliver Fox
Kevin Francis
Nick Frattini
Friends of Charleston Stage
Melissa Funk
Richard Galiardo
Elizabeth Ganin
Alexander Garcia
Martin Gargaro
Bob and Ornella Gebhardt
Michael Germain
Lynne and Dennis Gettelfinger
Richard and Hannah Gillard
Diana Gilliotte
Richard & Sandra Glynn
Peter B. Goodrich
Robert and Deborah Gosier
Lori Goss
Janet Gottlieb
Scott Grabner & Montana Woods
Landon Graham
William Grander
Cynthia Granger
Will Graves
Paul and Reid Green
Bryan Greene
Kelly Greene
Rebecca Grueneberger
Mike and Eli Guzniczak
2025-26 Charleston Stage Contributors
(Players Continued)
Jeffrey Hack
Michael Haga and Paul Holmes
John and Judy Halberda
Lucinda Halstead and David Wesley Corson
Jay Hamilton
Aaron Hancock
Mr. Ronald Hancock
Marc Hansen
Elizabeth Harmstone
Robert Harris
Steven Harris
Tommy and Bonnie Hartnett
Mary Ann Hathaway
Dawn Hawley
Amy Hayes
Nedra Hecker
Susan Helfter
Barbara Henry
Stephen & Martha Herchak
Rebecca Hesse & Shane Green
The Hewitts of NC
John Hewson
Robert and Lisa Hibdon
George Maxcy Hicks, III
Fred and Dana Hill
Phillip Hilton
Linda Hines
Melanie Hines
Phillip Hoffman
Jessica Hofford
Claire Hollon
Mary Hookings
Mike Hopple
Margaret F. Hores
Diane Horner
Ellen and Brian House
Katherine and Joseph Householder
Stephen Huckins
Jason Huet
Susan Hurlburt
Emese Ivan
Charles Jacobs
Janel Jacome
Thomas Jakups
Judy Jankowiak
Sara Jensen
Bob and Kathy Johnson
Donna Johnson
Cindy Jones
Ken and Leslie Jones
Gary & April Kanew
Dana Karschner
Lauryn Kay
Cindy Keane
Jennifer Kelly
Eve and Michael Kendrick
Jason Kennickell
Brenda Kern
Harriette Kerr
(Players Continued)
Mary Kieran
Mary Ann Kilb
Lisa Kindsvater
Corinne King
Kimberly King
William Kirkpatrick
Lovina Koch Family
Kaye Koonce
Roman Kravec
Rebecca Kruse
Daniel and Kathleen Kubek
Daniel Kucher
Keith and Jennifer Lackey
Hannah Lackey
Pam Lake
Timothy Lampkin
Landis Family
Anna Lanford
Dr. William Langley
Elizabeth Lastner
Robert Lauricella
Jeffrey LeClaire
Melanie and Charles Lee
Cheryl Levin
Lawrence Libater
Harris Linch
Mary Snyder Lindsay
Teresa Link
Sheldon Litwin
Laura Locklair
Jennifer Lockridge
Willie Loggins
Tina Longstreth
Heather Love
Barry Luchtel
Terry and David Lupo
Michael Lynch
Jeffrey Lyons
Sarah MacDonald
Maggie MacMillan
Gregory Madler
Catherine Malek
Peter and Annette Mani
Howard Mansfield
Dr. and Mrs. John J. Manzi
Linda Marcotte
Kathryn Marsh
Greg Martin
Kathleen and Walt Martin
Rafael Mas
Lily Matheson
Julie Mathias
Roberta Mazyck
John McCauley
Theresa McCluskey
Patricia McCormack
Jane McCready
Janet McDonald
Randy McGann
Darby McGlone
(Players Continued)
Dave McKee
John McLaughlin
Mayci McLeod
Griffin McMillan
Pamela McMillan
Charlotte McMullin
Mark McNally
Thomas McNally
Clinton Medbery, III
Wally and Judy Meggs
Kathryn Meier
Bernard Melendez
B.V. and Daniel Messervy
Renee Meyer
Eric and Renee Meyer
Joye Milbourne
Jay and Ginger Millen
Millman Family
Amy Minella
Justin Mizell
Michele Moloney-Kitts
William Monacci
Kathleen and Robert Moran
Denise Morgan
Amy Morley
Sarah Morris
Mary Morrison
George Morrow
Jason Moss
Leith Moss
Katherine Mullins
Mary Munster
Renee Murray
Megan Myburgh
Paul Naz
Bonnie Negrete
Monica Neufang
Jody Newman
Richard Newman
Barb and Bob Nicolai
Ginger Niemann
Stefanie Niles
Anne Norton
Lawrence O'Toole
Amy Odell
Anne Olson
Lawrence Oranzi
David Osborne
Dietmar Ostermann
Michael Ott
Matthew Overstreet
Lauren Owens
Andrea Parco
Kathryn Parks
Sherrie Parks
Mary Paro
Edie Parr
Bonnie Parson
Jennifer Paton
Robert Pearce
2025-26 Charleston Stage Contributors
(Players Continued)
James Pecoy III
Misha Pekar and Ruthie Foster
Honey Perkins Family Foundation, Inc.
Patricia Perkins
Kelton Peterson
The Phicas Foundation
Michael Phillip
Susan Phillips
Joseph P Pickett
Jody and George Pinion
Meredith Plaxco
Matthew Pletcher
David Plonski
Maarten Plug
Susan Poeton
Kristopher Pollard
The Ponderosa Fund
Helen Powell
Ms. Lauren Powell Pendarvis
Roy Prescott
Ms. Deborah Graham Price
Travis Pritchett
Gayle Purzycki
Patricia Quentel
Bill and Steph Quick
Rebecca Quinlan, Rebecca Laub Luscz, Sue Barrett Romero, Sue Loudenslager Stover
Susan and Jim Radley
Carol Rado
Barb Raga
Francisco Ramirez
Sarah Reed
Carol & Andrew Reid
John Reilly
Michele Reposa
Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Reyna
Kim Reynolds
Jaime Rhoades
Michelle Richards
Anthony and Letty Richey
Concetta Riva
Gregory Robbins
David Robeano
Dale Rogers
Mary Jo Romeo
Jennifer Rosborough
Carol S Rosebrough
Cathy Rosenblum
Elizabeth Roth
Megan Rothrock
Brenda Rosenthal
Elaine Rowinski
Jill Ruppel
Kim Ryals
Jonathan and Lauren Sanchez
Michael Sanders
Stewart Sanford
Nicholas Santella
(Players Continued)
Ernest Scott Santi
Hollace Savage
Ivey Savage
David M. Savard
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Scalea
Peggy Schachte
Margaret Schaefer
Christine Schaible
D Joseph Scherer Jr
Luke Scott
Courtney Scruggs
Dr. and Mrs. John B. Selhorst
Barney and Susan Shapiro
Ed and Elizabeth Shelley
Karen and Scott Sherman
Doug Sheroan
Gail Silverman
Jim Silverwood
Jenna and Ricardo Simpao
Ricardo Simpao
William Simpson
Shea Sinclair
Burnie Skinner
Darin Slinkard
Doug & Randelle Smith
Jacob Smith
Julia Smith
Mac Smith
Frank E. Smyth
Mr. And Mrs. J. Fred Snyder
Jessica Speaker
Lee Spong
Matt Spretnjak
Susan Stagner
Furman Stanley
Carole Starck
Caroline Starkman
Carrie Starkman
Beth Stedman
Martin Steed
Susan Steiner
Deanna Streit
Charline Stricklin
Leah Stripe
Aubreigh Sumner
Lynn Szlachetka
Chad Tady
Larry and Judy Tarleton
Jason Taylor
Kimberly Taylor
Tiffany Taylor
Ernie Thigpen
James Thompson
Jeanette Thompson
William and Kathleen Thompson
Ryan Thrasher
Carol Tidwell
Tiger Lily
Katherine Till
Jill Tompkins
(Players Continued)
Isabel Toole
Don & Elise Tretola
David Tumbusch
Damon Ujvarosy
Claudia Updike
Becky Van Wie
Melanie Velasco
Elisa Von Marschall
William Voss
Dr. Joe Vuthiganon
John and Sandra Wade
Susan Wallberg
Alexis Ward
Jennifer Ward
Liz Ware
Catherine Watson
Kim and David Watts
Katherine Weiland
Martha Ann Welsh and Gordon E. Dehler
Patrick Welsh
Janie Westenfelder
Carly Westerman
Linda Whitt
Jennifer Wiggin
Andrew Wilkins
Ronnie Williams
Shawn Williams
John Williamson
Stephanie Willingham
Patricia Wiswall
Ann and Gerrit Wolf
Kristin Wolfe
Caitlin Worsham
Kristen Wurster
Scott Yarbrough
Melissa Yates
Barbara and Andy Young
Michael Younginer
Michael Yount
Leon Zmroczek
David Zoellner
JD & Selina Zubia
Barbara Zuk
2025-26 Charleston Stage Contributors
In Memoriam
Joseph and Amy Anderton In Loving Memory of George and Mary Patricia Anderton
Bill Hewitt and Karyn Lee In Loving Memory of Laura M. Hewitt
Margaret F. Hores In Loving Memory of Joseph F. Hores
Catherine LaFond In Loving Memory of Claire LaFond
Leith Moss In Loving Memory of Carol Furtwangler
Anthony Richard Oglietti In Loving Memory of Janice Oglietti
Frank Patterson In Loving Memory of Nina Patterson
Janine Sievers and Ashley Wingfield In Loving Memory of Ron Sievers
Stephanie and Brian Walsh, In Loving Memory of Nina Patterson
In Loving Memory of Jim Wick
Gail Corvette
Suzanne Coughlin
Rebecca Davidson
Ann Agricola Fetrow
Janet Fiorenza and Mike Simmons
Connie Forrester
Hargrove Engineers
Fred and Dana Hill
Winslow and Donna Jones
Rebecca Laub Luscz
Jeff, Lindsey, George and Luke Marshall
Wally and Judy Meggs
Anne, Frances, Alec and Ben Morris
Valerie Morris
Robert and Barbara Nicolai
Rebecca Quinlan
Sue Barrett Romero
Mike Shade
Lee Spong
Sue Loudenslager Stover
Mark and Dianne Tompkins
Rebecca Wick
The Director's Circle is a special society that provides members with opening night performances and receptions. The tax-deductible portion of Director's Circle is used to underwrite Charleston Stage's Education Programs that reach over 30,000 Lowcountry students each season. Education is the cornerstone of Charleston Stage, and with your Director's Circle membership you will enjoy six magical evenings of great theatre with fabulous receptions, all while supporting a wonderful organization and contributing to theatre education throughout the Lowcountry. For more details, contact Blake Whitney, Director of Memberships and Events, at (843) 647-7373, bwhitney@charlestonstage.com or scan the QR code on the next page.
Below are 2025-26 Members as of February 12, 2026.
Director’s Circle Platinum Members
Joseph and Amy Anderton
Jennifer and Gerry Baldwin
Dana and Tony Berry
George and Jolene Boatright
Lynne Bowis
Olesya and Raymon Bracey
Dr. Gearin Broderick
Gretchen Budig
Dan and Cathy Buffington
Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell
Courtney L. Champion
Laura F. Cramer
Sally Davis
Jane Joukowsky Dixon
Maureen Donnelly
Dennis and Lynn Drew
Ralph and Nancy Edwards
Tyler Ennis
Giles Fernald and Melinda Goins-Fernald
Janet Fiorenza and Mike Simmons
Dr. Edward Galaid and Chris Tobin
Pete and Kathy Gaynor
Harvey and Audrey Glick
David and Sam Albenberg
Greg and Karen Gonzalez
Fran Griffiths
Danielle and Christian Hartley
Bill Hewitt and Karyn Lee
Daniel and Hazel Howle
Will and Sally Wise Howle
David and Wendy Kane
Danielle Key
Cuthbert Langley and Brandon Walker
Dr. and Mrs. W. John Langley
Julie Bell Lindsay
Cathy Long
Kim and Brendan Maloof
Heather McFarlin
Jay and Wenda Harris Millard
Valerie Morris
Deborah and Dale Morsefield
John and Monica Mutter
George and Janine Nagrodsky
Mosmi Naik-Patel and Shailesh Patel
Thomas O'Brien
Mark and Judi Paylor
Brock and Ashley Rabon
Joe and Lisa Rice
Bill and Cynthia Jannuzzi Rogers
Mary Jo Romeo and Nick Pappas
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sade
Claire and Joseph Schady
Ginger and David Scott
Michael Shewan and Pat Patrick
Cheryl and Michael Siegmund
Janine Sievers and Ashley Wingfield
Catherine and Patrick Snead
Georgette and Fred Stone
Andrea and Steven Strawn
Fred Thompson and Dr. Carolyn Thiedke
Mary Tinebra
Rosemary Tountas
Mark and Bettie Tullis
Dede Warren and The Dede & B.V. Team
Rebecca Wick and Suzanne Coughlin
Timothy and Kristy Wise
Victor and Marguerite Young
Director’s Circle General Members
Mary Beth Barley and Audrey Temelini
Mark and Sarah Lee Beck
David and Sonia Marshall
Brown
Darryl V. and Valerie K. Bullock
Jon and Hayley Carter
Phil and Angie Clarke
Bill and Elizabeth Craver
Betsy Curtin
Cathy Dezelon
Edith Fasano
Mark and Sandy Feldman
Darlene Heater
Kim and Mike Hemphill
Herbert and Sharon Hollar
Bob and Kathy Johnson
Robert Danny Jones and Douglas McCoy
Joey Kennedy and David Nagelkirk
Steven and Mary Gordon Kerr
Kathy Littleton and Ellen Taylor
Jennifer and Neal McCarty
Caroline and Jeremiah Milbank
George and Jody Pinion
Robert and Nancy Rich
Jana and Jason Roth
Brian P. and Mary T. Smith
Marilyn Sobel and Ben Cohen
Jeff and Jen Sobers
Curtis Tambornino
R. Scott Thompson, MD, and
Mrs. Nancy Thompson
Stephanie and Brian Walsh
THE ENSEMBLE
Join Charleston Stage’s Young Professionals Group!
$150: Individual Membership
$275: Membership for Two
An Ensemble Membership includes a season subscription and exclusive perks designed to deepen your connection to Charleston Stage and to the theatre community:
Opening Night Social Hours: Gain access to all six themed ‘social hours held before the first performance of each Mainstage production—plus enjoy a special $25 ticket price to each of those shows.
The Room Where It Happens: Go behind the scenes with exclusive access to Charleston Stage’s creative departments and discover the artistry that powers each production. Attend special gatherings including behind-thescenes tours, cast and crew meet-and-greets, and members-only socials that offer a unique look into our creative process.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow young professionals who are passionate about the arts—expand your personal and professional circles in a fun, welcoming environment.
Community Engagement: Play a part in supporting and promoting the arts in Charleston. Your involvement helps strengthen the impact of live theatre in our community.
Season
48 Ensemble members (as of 2/12/2026)
Hailey Dickinson
Catherine Dingler
George Maxcy Hicks, III
Ellen and Brian House
Sara Jensen
Lauryn Kay
Hannah Lackey
Anna Lanford
Harris Linch
Sarah MacDonald
Theresa McCluskey
Mayci McLeod
Misha Pekar and Ruthie Foster
Lauren Powell Pendarvis
Leah Stripe
Aubreigh Sumner
Melissa Yates
Questions? Scan QR code for more information, email kelly@charlestonstage.com, or call (843) 647-7374.
