The Wizard of Oz Program

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AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2026

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THE WIZARD OF OZ By L. FRANK BAUM With Music and Lyrics by

HAROLD ARLEN AND E.Y. HARBURG Background Music by

HERBERT STOTHART Dance and Vocal Arrangements by PETER HOWARD Orchestration by LARRY WILCOX Adapted by JOHN KANE FOR THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by TURNER ENTERTAINMENT CO. and distributed in all media by WARNER BROS. PRESENTING SPONSOR

HENRY AND SYLVIA YASCHIK FOUNDATION Director RYLEE COPPEL

Music Director MICHAEL LOPEZ

Choreographer LAUREL VAN BEUSECUM

Scenic Designer CODY TELLIS RUTLEDGE

Lighting Designer CALEB S. GARNER

Costume Designer HAYLEY O'BRIEN

Properties Designer HAILEE MEOLA-SELBY

Associate Properties Designer JOSH MICCIO

Sound Designer LUKE WALCHUK

Stage Manager VICTORIA LEATHERMAN

Flying Effects Provided by ZFX

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A Note From the Director The first time I ever stood on a stage, it was this very show. I was cast as Dorothy, and I had no idea what I was doing. It was a complicated year at home, and rehearsal quietly became the part of the day I could count on. My 6th grade teacher directed that production. She never asked me to explain anything. She just gave me somewhere to be, something to do, and the sense that I was needed there. That is a rarer gift than it sounds. I called her a few weeks ago, on her last day before retirement. We talked about that show. She remembered more of it than I did. I've thought about that phone call through every rehearsal, and about why we keep returning to this particular story. The Wizard of Oz has lasted more than a century because it rests on one stubborn idea: the brains, the heart, and the courage you're searching for are already yours, and it usually takes a long walk with a few unlikely friends to find that out. There's nothing naive about that. It's about the most durable thing I know. Coming back to a classic isn't nostalgia. When so much feels loud and uncertain, there's genuine relief in a story we already trust, one a grandparent and a grandchild can watch side by side and both find something in. Sitting together in a dark room, following the same yellow road, is a small act of hope. I think we could all use a little more of that right now. To this cast, kids, grown-ups, and everyone in between: you have been generous, brave, and funnier than I can say. You made choices I never would have thought of. Thank you for taking the work seriously and yourselves lightly. To Marybeth, our Artistic Director, thank you for building a place where a show like this is possible, and for trusting me with it. And to the families of the Lowcountry, thank you for being here. Somebody in this audience is going to watch tonight and decide they want to do this too. That's how it works. That's how it worked for me. There's no place like this one. Rylee Coppel Director of Education and Engagement and Artistic Associate Director of The Wizard of Oz CharlestonStage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 5

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The Cast CHARACTERS ACTORS Dorothy Gale............................................................................................................... Kailei Hinton* Toto............................................................................................................................................... Cosmo Zeke / Cowardly Lion................................................................................................ Chase Juster* Hickory / Tin Man.................................................................................... Ryan James Rodriguez* Hunk / Scarecrow........................................................................................................... Josh Miccio Auntie Em / Ensemble......................................................................................... Melissa Mitchell Uncle Henry / Ozian Guard / Ensemble...................................................................Jerrad Aker Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West........................................................... Luciana Marcial Professor Marvel / Wizard of Oz........................................................... Henry Clay Middleton Glinda........................................................................................................................Caroline Nitardy Ensemble / Nikko the Flying Monkey................................................................... Tre Butcher* Ensemble.........................................................................................................................Jenny Bettke Ensemble................................................................................................................................ Lila Clark Ensemble.....................................................................................................................Campbell Ella* Ensemble / Dance Captain......................................................................................Kelsie Engen* Ensemble..................................................................................................................Jackson Griffee* Ensemble................................................................................................................ Tanner Leonardo Ensemble....................................................................................................................Jamie Lockhart Ensemble........................................................................................................................Olivia Nelson Ensemble.......................................................................................................................... Alexa Niles* Ensemble................................................................................................................... Caedon Venné* MUNCHKINS (Perform Aug. 27, 29, Sept. 3, 10, 18, 19 and 24 at 7:30pm / Sept. 5, 6, 12, 13, 26 and 27 at 2pm) Student Ensemble......................................................................................... Charlie Chewning** Student Ensemble........................................................................................ Clayton Chewning** Student Ensemble.......................................................................................... Rafaella Connolly** Student Ensemble......................................................................................................Sadie Evans** Student Ensemble................................................................................................ Gianna Gavins** Student Ensemble....................................................................................................... Sage Keller** Student Ensemble / Mayor of Munchkin City................................. Camille Washington** Student Ensemble / Dance Captain...................................................................Virginia Weis** WINKIES (Perform Aug. 26, 28, Sept. 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 17, 25 and 26 at 7:30pm / Aug. 30, Sept. 19 and 20 at 2pm) Student Ensemble................................................................................................. Emma Aycock** Student Ensemble..................................................................................................... Riley Bryant** Student Ensemble..............................................................................................Connor Collette** Student Ensemble................................................................................................Caroline Fisher** Student Ensemble........................................................................................Penelope Kiernicki** Student Ensemble................................................................................................... Gavin Ramos** Student Ensemble....................................................................................................Virginia Weis** Student Ensemble / Mayor of Munchkin City............................................... Harper Wilde** * Member, Charleston Stage Resident Acting Company ** Member, Charleston Stage Junior Company

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The Orchestra Music Director / Conductor.................................................................................. Michael Lopez Keyboard 1................................................................................................................. Ryan Broderick Keyboard 2 / Assistant Music Director................................................................... Misha Pekar Violin...............................................................................................................................Alison Harvey Bass...................................................................................................................................Roman Pekar Flute / Piccolo / Recorder.............................................................................................Lisa Alvarez Oboe / English Horn............................................................................................... Sarah Teuscher Clarinet / Bass Clarinet / Alto Saxophone........................................................... Julie Mathias Flute / Clarinet / Baritone Saxophone...............................................................Bobby Weidick Trumpet / Flugelhorn........................................................................................................ Kyle Lane Trombone..........................................................................................................................Carrie Bates Percussion.......................................................................................................................... Mike Greer

Production Staff for The Wizard of Oz Production Manager................................................................................................Ashley Palmer Technical Director....................................................................................... Elaina Przybyszewski Scenic Charge.......................................................................................................... Brandon Barker Resident Lighting Designer.................................................................................Caleb S. Garner Properties Designer........................................................................................Hailee Meola-Selby Associate Properties Designer / Shop Manager.................................................. Josh Miccio Scenic Carpenters........................................................... Mason Monti and Aidan Wunderley Costume Shop Manager..................................................................................Julianna Devaney Resident Costume Designer.................................................................................Hayley O'Brien Cutter / Draper.................................................................................................................. Sofia Sloat Wig Designer / Wardrobe Supervisor / Stitcher.............................................Loren Smither Resident Sound Designer and Audio Engineer...............................................Luke Walchuk Resident Stage Manager.............................................................................Victoria Leatherman TheatreWings Coordinator..................................................................................Caleb S. Garner TheatreWings Assistant Stage Managers......................... Noelle Bell and Willow Hilliard TheatreWings Deck Crew............................................................................. Isabella Cummings TheatreWings Dressers........................Kat Ivanova, Robin Monroe and Genevieve Stark TheatreWings Sound....................................................................................................... John Knox ZFX Flight Director...................................................................................................Johnny Pickett IATSE Steward and Flyman.........................................................................................Greg Eddins IATSE Flymen........................................................................Jack Gilchrist and Dwight Porcher IATSE Lighting Board Op.............................................................................................Sarah Hilton 8 | (843) 577-7183 | CharlestonStage.com

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Musical Numbers ACT ONE 1. Opening 2. Over the Rainbow 3. The Cyclone 4. Munchkinland 5. Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead 6. Yellow Brick Road 7. If I Only Had a Brain 8. We're Off to See the Wizard 9. If I Only Had a Heart 10. We're Off to See the Wizard 11. If I Only Had the Nerve 12. We're Off to See the Wizard 13. Poppies

ACT TWO 1. Entr'acte 2. The Merry Old Land of Oz 3. If I Were King of the Forest 4. March of the Winkies 5. Jitterbug 6. Reprise: Over the Rainbow Reprise 7. Reprise: Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead 8. Bow and Playout Music

There will be a 15-minute intermission.

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Meet the Creators of The Wizard of Oz HAROLD ARLEN (Music and Lyrics) Harold Arlen (1905-1986) wrote some of the greatest hits from the 30's and 40's, including the entire score to the classic movie The Wizard of Oz. Songs such as “Over the Rainbow,” “Get Happy,” “Stormy Weather,” “It's Only a Paper Moon,” “I've Got the World on a String” and “Last Night When We Were Young” are just some of the standards that live on today and have distinguished Harold Arlen as one of the Great American Composers of the 20th Century. Born and bred in New York, Harold Arlen began his career as an accompanist in vaudeville and appeared occasionally as a band vocalist on records, often singing his own compositions. During his career he wrote over 500 songs, including “Let’s Fall in Love,” “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” and "I Love a Parade” (all with lyrics by Ted Koehler). Arlen had a long and productive partnership with Johnny Mercer with many resulting hits, including “That Old Black Magic,” “Blues in the Night,” “Ac-CentTchu-Ate the Positive” and “One For My Baby (and One More for the Road).” His Broadway musicals include Bloomer Girl, St. Louis Woman, House of Flowers, Jamaica and Saratoga. Films include The Singing Kid (1936), Star Spangled Rhythm (1942), The Petty Girl (1950), My Blue Heaven (1950), The Farmer Takes a Wife (1953), and Gay Purr-ee (1962). With Ira Gershwin he wrote the songs for 1954’s A Star is Born, starring Judy Garland, including the Oscar-nominated “The Man That Got Away.” Arlen won an Academy Award for the song "Over the Rainbow," voted the 20th century's No. 1 song by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). L. FRANK BAUM (Original Author) Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 – May 6, 1919) was an American author of children's books, best known for writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, published in 1900. One of the most successful novels in American literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz sold out instantly, became a cutlrual sensation, and sold over three million copies before entering the public domain in 1956. Baum wrote thirteen novel sequels, nine other fantasy novels, and a host of other works, including 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and 55 novels. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen. Baum's writings remarkably anticipated innovations including television, augmented reality, laptop computers (The Master Key), wireless telephones (Tik-Tok of Oz), women in high-risk, action-heavy occupations (Mary Louise in the Country), and the ubiquity of advertising on clothing (Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work). PETER HOWARD (Dance and Vocal Arrangements) Peter Howard (1927-2008) was an American musical theater arranger, conductor and pianist. Howard served as either music director or dance music arranger for 38 Broadway shows, including Chicago; Fosse; Carnival; The Sound of Music; Hello, Dolly!; 1776; Annie; Baby; My One and Only; Barnum; The Tap Dance Kid; Swinging on a Star; and Crazy for You. His movie work includes Stepping Out, Zelig, Mame, Annie and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. A number of his songs have been heard on Sesame Street. For many years, he toured the United States and Europe in his one-man show, Peter Howard’s Broadway or Crazy for Musicals. 10 | (843) 577-7183 | CharlestonStage.com

Meet the Creators of The Wizard of Oz JOHN KANE (Adaptation) John Kane is an accomplished British actor and writer. An associate actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Kane played Puck in Peter Brook's acclaimed production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, alongside Ben Kingsley, Alan Howard and Frances de la Tour, before turning to comedy script writing. He began writing for Terry Scott's sketch show Scott On, before taking over the reins on a project for Terry Scott and comic actress June Whitfield, which began as Happy Ever After and later turned into the longer-running series Terry and June, for which he wrote the entire first series and much of the subsequent run. His TV acting credits include Tommy in the 1974 Doctor Who serial Planet of the Spiders. Kane also created sitcoms Me and My Girl (1984–88) with Richard O'Sullivan and Tim Brooke-Taylor, All in Good Faith (1985–88) with Richard Briers and Aztec drama The Feathered Serpent (1976–78). He also wrote for, among others, Never the Twain, Smuggler, and Rings on Their Fingers, and he wrote the "Six Napoleons" episode of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, with Jeremy Brett in the title role. Turning to the stage, Kane wrote the RSC's adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, the West End Cole Porter tribute A Swell Party and the words and music in 2005 for The Canterville Ghost at the Southwark Playhouse. He also wrote the television film The Vamp starring Shelley Winters, children's cartoon Britt Allcroft's Magic Adventures of Mumfie, and won a CableACE Award for his screenplay Daisies in December, starring Joss Ackland. He collaborated with composer David Bass on a children's opera Kids Court, which was premiered in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2007 by the North Cambridge Family Opera Company. He continues to write and act on both stage and screen. HERBERT STOTHART (Background Music) Herbert Stothart (1885-1949) was nominated for nine Oscars and won for Best Original Score for his work on the 1939 film of The Wizard of Oz. As a young man, he studied music in Europe and at the University of Wisconsin, where he also taught. He worked as a musical director for Arthur Hammerstein and later began writing music for the producer’s nephew, Oscar Hammerstein II, including some for the operetta Rose Marie. In 1929, he was signed to a contract by Louis B. Mayer; he spent the last 20 years of his life at MGM studios working on films, including Rose Marie, A Night at the Opera, Anna Karenina, David Copperfield, Madame Curie, Idiot’s Delight, Northwest Passage, Mrs. Miniver, Mutiny on the Bounty, National Velvet and What Every Woman Knows. LARRY WILCOX (Orchestration) Larry Wilcox (1935-1993) orchestrated over 25 Broadway shows and tours, including The Yearling, The Three Musketeers, Singin’ in the Rain and Aspects of Love. He arranged and conducted recordings for the Boston Pops, the Milwaukee Symphony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Paul Simon, Tony Bennett, Shirley MacLaine, and Dionne Warwick. Mr. Wilcox also arranged nightclub acts for Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli and Ann-Margret, among others.

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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 Alphabetical Order) JERRAD AKER (Uncle Henry / Ozian Guard / Ensemble) Jerrad is thrilled to make his return to the Dock Street stage. After graduating from College of Charleston, he toured all 50 states performing with Hampstead Stage Company, where he performed a two-person play of The Wizard of Oz for schools and libraries across the country. Jerrad was last seen on the Dock Street stage in Charleston Stage’s Anything Goes in 2013. He spent the last decade performing at the Most Magical Place on Earth, Walt Disney World, dancing in Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade and Festival of the Lion King. He was also in the opening cast for Disney’s Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade before moving back home to Charleston, SC with his beautiful wife. Other Charleston Stage credits include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, West Side Story, Chicago, Hairspray, and A Christmas Carol. He would like to thank his wife and family for their continual love and support. IG – @chandis_a EMMA AYCOCK (Student Ensemble) Emma is very excited to perform her first role in a show with Charleston Stage. Some of her favorite previous roles have been Lydia (Beetlejuice Jr. South Of Broadway), Katherine (Newsies Jr. - Flowertown Players), and Miss Hannigan (Annie Jr. - South of Broadway). She loves singing, but also enjoys drawing, video games, and spending quality time with her friends and family. Emma is homeschooled at BYU Online High School and is entering her junior year. She is very grateful for this opportunity to perform with such wonderful cast members and directors, and would like to thank her family for their continued support throughout her musical theater journey. JENNY BETTKE (Ensemble) Jenny graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in Theatre Performance and a minor in Arts Management in 2018. Her Charleston credits include Mary Warren in The Crucible (Flowertown Players), Joan in Fun Home (PURE), Crissy in HAIR (What If?), Tina Denmark in Ruthless!, Estelle in The Full Monty, Stephanie in POTUS, Little Sally in Urinetown, Dale in Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche, Little Red in Into the Woods, Fraulein Kost/ Fritzie in Cabaret, and Constanze in Amadeus (Footlight Players), as well as an ensemble member in Fiddler on the Roof (CharlestonStage). Beyond performing, Jenny enjoys working behind the scenes, stage managing productions with Footlight Players and CharlestonStage—including The Odd Couple, The Glass Menagerie, and Dial M for Murder—and recently stepped into the role of assistant director for Company. She is excited to also be in A Christmas Carol and Les Misérables this season. RILEY BRYANT (Student Ensemble) Riley is super excited to work with Charleston Stage in The Wizard of Oz. Some of her favorite past roles have included Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls Jr. and Deila in Beetlejuice Jr. with her most resent role being Sharpay Evans in High School Musical Jr. performed with the South of Broadway Theater Company. She would love to thank her family for always believing in her and her friends for always supporting her in every role she does. She would also like to thank her cast members and directors for their encouragement and kindness throughout her journey. She is beyond grateful to be a part of this production and hopes to bring her joy to you.

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) TRE BUTCHER (Ensemble / Nikko the Flying Monkey) Tre is thrilled to be joining Charleston Stage for Season 49 as a 2nd year Resident Actor! 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), The Sound of Music (Rolf ), Sense and Sensibility (Edward Ferrars), and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip). Tre is incredibly grateful to his family, friends, and professors for their continued support. Instagram: @tre-butcher

CHARLIE CHEWNING (Student Ensemble) Charlie is thrilled to return to the Dock Street Stage after previously appearing for two consecutive seasons in A Christmas Carol! Previous credits with Charleston Stage include Lavender in Matilda, The Little Mermaid and Finding Nemo. Charlie is a currently a Theatre Major at SOA and has been performing since she could walk and talk - a natural born entertainer! Charlie made her on-camera debut as a toddler, appearing in commercials for Disney World, Google, Elf on the Shelf, Graco, and Food City and can be seen in print ads around the globe! She has also performed in Giselle with the American Ballet Theatre and can been seen in the upcoming film SUPERVOID. She is “DNA funny” and loves to make people laugh. Charlie is a trained vocalist with a mezzo-soprano voice. She spends her time songwriting, playing guitar, working on her novel and filming her own improv skits. When she is not performing or creating she enjoys being adventurous; riding her skateboard, swimming, and playing with her 3 brothers. Charlie would like to thank her friends and family for their support and encouragement. @iamcharlierosec CLAYTON CHEWNING (Student Ensemble) Clayton is excited to be back on the Dock Street Stage previously performing as Peter Crachit in A Christmas Carol and Charlie Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Additional stage credits include Ralphie in A Christmas Story as well as Schwartz the year prior at Queen Street Playhouse. He performed with Charleston Stage Company in High School Musical Jr., Seussical, Golly Gee Whiz!, and SpongeBob the Musical. As a Theatre Major at The School of the Arts, he was invited to join the High School cast of Big Fish as well as perform improv at the State of The Schools Address. On screen, Clayton has appeared in Marvel Studios THUNDERBOLTS*, RED ONE (Prime Video), REBEL RIDGE (Netflix), A NASHVILLE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS (Paramount) and “Bigger” (BET+) along with numerous national commercials. When he’s not performing he serves on Student Council, loves sports, video games, watching movies and has a strong interest in history and social justice. Clayton thanks his family and friends for always cheering him on! @iamclaytonc LILA CLARK (Ensemble) Lila is thrilled to be back with Charleston Stage after spending the last 8 years attending Drew University and MUSC! In May, she earned a doctorate in Occupational Therapy and is now a full-time occupational therapist at a skilled nursing facility. If you’ve been a long time patron of Charleston Stage, you may have seen her as Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank (2014), or dancing in shows like The Producers (2015), Hairspray (2016), and The Little Mermaid (2017). She would like to thank Rylee Coppel for this opportunity and her fiance Chaise for his never ending support, along with their dog and cat Lucy and Louie. CharlestonStage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 17

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) CONNOR COLLETTE (Student Ensemble) Connor is thrilled to return to the historic Dock Street Theatre stage in The Wizard of Oz. A fourth grader at Johns Island Elementary School, Connor is a member of his school’s Academic Gifted and Talented Program and has also been identified as Artistically Gifted and Talented in Theatre through the Charleston County School District’s Visual and Performing Arts Program. Most recently, Connor received the highest rating of Superior at the South Carolina Theatre Association’s Theatre for Youth Festival for both his individual monologue and group performance. Connor began his theater journey at age six with Drama Kids International Johns Island and continues to grow as a proud member of the Charleston Stage Junior Company. Audiences may remember him as Kurt von Trapp in The Sound of Music here at the Dock Street Theatre. He also recently participated in the developmental reading of the new musical The Puzzle. Additional theater credits include Finding Nemo and Matilda. Beyond the stage, Connor enjoys singing, playing the piano, participating in his school’s drama program, visiting New York City, playing outside, and spending time with his family and friends. Connor is incredibly grateful to his family, teachers, directors, and everyone at Charleston Stage for their unwavering encouragement and support. A special thank you to his Mom, Dad, brother Gavin, sister Aubrey, and grandparents for always believing in him. RAFAELLA CONNOLLY (Student Ensemble) Rafa is thrilled to return to the stage at The Dock Street Theatre for her fourth performance. Rafa is a 9th grade vocal major at School of the Arts. She is a proud member of Charleston Stage Junior Company. You may have seen her in A Christmas Carol (2022), Fiddler on the Roof (2024) or as Louisa in The Sound of Music (2025). Rafa has spent the past four summers at Interlochen Arts Camp where she performed in The Boy at the Edge of Everything, Macbeth, A Midsummer’s Night Dream and (King Henry) in King Henry V. In her free time, Rafa enjoys dancing, traveling the world and convincing her Mom to bring her to NYC. Rafa would like to thank her Mom, grandparents and mentors for supporting her on this journey. COSMO (Toto) Cosmo is paws-itively delighted to be back with Charleston Stage! As no stranger to the spotlight, this production marks Cosmo’s fourth time taking on the titular role of Toto. He was last seen at the Dock Street Theater as Bruiser in the 2025 production of Legally Blonde. Other notable credits include Sandy in Annie Jr. and Cheeky in Anything Goes. When he’s not stealing scenes, he’s stealing hearts with his cuteness. Outside of theatre, Cosmo enjoys belly rubs, demanding treats, and protecting all of humanity from the dreaded vacuum cleaner. He would like to thank everyone in the cast, crew, and production team for endlessly spoiling him with love and attention. He’d especially like to thank Kailei for taking such good care of him on and off the stage. Special love to my Papa for being the best dog Dad and "Straw Man" a baby dog could ask for. Keep up with all his adventures by following him on Instagram and TikTok @cosmothefunnypup.

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) CAMPBELL ELLA (Ensemble) Campbell is thrilled to be making her debut at Charleston Stage for their 49th season! Originally from Knoxville, TN, Campbell recently graduated from James Madison University with a B.A. in Musical Theatre and minors in Honors and Nonprofit Studies. Some of her favorite credits include Little Women at Charleston Stage (Meg), Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Natasha), The Light in the Piazza (Signora Naccarelli), and Pippin (Company). She is incredibly grateful to her family for their continued support, the JMU MT 26ers, and the Knoxville Children's Theatre for instilling her passion for the arts. Follow Campbell here: campbellella.com / Instagram: @thecampbellella KELSIE ENGEN (Ensemble / Dance Captain) Kelsie couldn’t be happier to be back for another season at Charleston Stage! She grew up performing in the Seattle area, then graduated with her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from the University of Utah. Some of her favorite credits include The Sound of Music (Liesl), Legally Blonde (Margot), A Christmas Carol (Belle), and A Year With Frog and Toad (Snail). She wants to give a big shout out to her Mom and Dad, brother, and friends for all of their support! Instagram: @kelsie.engen

SADIE EVANS (Student Ensemble) Sadie is so excited to be making her mainstage debut in The Wizard of Oz! Some of her favorite roles she's played include: Gabriella Montez (High School Musical), Flounder (The Little Mermaid), and Peter Pan (Peter Pan). Sadie would like to thank all her friends and family for being her biggest supporters throughout her journey. She also hopes that y'all enjoy the show!

CAROLINE FISHER (Student Ensemble) Caroline was born in Colorado and has grown up in Charleston. She is an eighth grader at School of the Arts where she majors in theater. She has participated in Charleston Stage education programming since kindergarten and has been a member of Troupe for 4 years. She’s excited to start her second year of Charleston Stage’s youth group, Junior Company this fall. This is Caroline's 5th performance at the Dock Street Theater and she loves the experience, in particular the encouraging environment and getting to learn new things each day from her Director and the Resident Actors, all while making new friends along the way. GIANNA GAVINS (Student Ensemble) Charleston native Gianna "Gigi" Gavins (13) is a bright, energetic performer who loves being on stage. An 8th-grade gifted and talented student at South Carolina Connections Academy, Gigi has trained with Charleston Stage’s Junior Company since 2021. Recent credits include A Christmas Carol (Boy Scrooge/Oliver Twist, 2024 & 2025), High School Musical (Cheerleader), SpongeBob (Ensemble), Finding Nemo Jr. (Crush), Once on This Island (Little Ti Moune), and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Emma Hopkins). She is thrilled to be back on stage and extends a heartfelt thank you to her family and friends for their unwavering love and support! 20 | (843) 577-7183 | CharlestonStage.com

Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) JACKSON GRIFFEE (Ensemble) Jackson is stoked to be joining Charleston Stage for this wonderful production! He is a proud native of Mt. Washington, KY, and a recent B.F.A. in Musical Theatre graduate from Samford University. Performing from a very early age, some of Jackson’s favorite credits include Godspell (Jesus), Oklahoma! (Curly), Little Women (John Brooke), and The Lightning Thief Musical (Mr. D/Ares). Jackson wants to give a huge thank you and shout out to his family and friends who have loved and supported him along his way. All glory to God! Instagram: @jacksongriffee KAILEI HINTON (Dorothy Gale) Kailei is so grateful to be a 2nd year Resident Actor here with Charleston Stage! She is originally from New Orleans, LA. She graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University, receiving her B.F.A. in Acting. You might recognize her from her roles in Season 48 including: Come From Away (Janice) and Sense and Sensibility (Fanny). Kailei sends all her love to her wonderful family, friends, and loved ones who have helped nurture her dreams! Instagram: @kaileiannhinton

CHASE JUSTER (Zeke / Cowardly Lion) Chase is so excited to be joining Charleston Stage’s 49th season! Chase is originally from Wilmington, IL, and received his B.A. in Music Theatre with a minor in Choral Literature and Conducting from Carthage College. Previous credits include Nine (Guido Contini), Carrie: The Musical (Billy Nolan), Life is a Dream (Segismundo), and Dear Elizabeth (Robert Lowell). Chase is so grateful for the people who have made this opportunity possible. :) IG: @ chasejstr | www.chasejuster.com

SAGE KELLER (Student Ensemble) Sage is a third-grade student and member of Charleston Stage Junior Company. She loves singing dancing and performing as well as art crafts and animals. Sage is super excited to be making her debut on Charleston Stage and honored to get to work with such a talented cast and crew as The Wizard of Oz.

PENELOPE KIERNICKI (Student Ensemble) Penelope is thrilled to be appearing in The Wizard of Oz! She is an 8th grader at Alston Middle School, in her 4th year with Charleston Stage. Some of her favorite past roles include Ariel in The Little Mermaid Jr. and Fan/Belinda in A Christmas Carol. Outside of theatre, she enjoys baking, reading, making videos, art, and spending time with friends and family. Penelope is very grateful to her cast, crew, and family members for their support!

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) TANNER LEONARDO (Ensemble) Tanner is a senior at the College of Charleston and this is the first show with Charleston Stage that he has performed in. Some of his other performances have been Ensemble in Cinderella, Lead Dancer in 42nd Street and Al in A Chorus Line at CofC. Special thanks to our Choreographer Laurel Van Beusecum for referring me to this show and helping from day 1 with choreography.

JAMIE LOCKHART (Ensemble) Jamie is excited to make her Charleston Stage debut! She is a recent graduate of NYU Steinhardt’s Classical Vocal Performance program with a Bachelors in Music. Some of her favorite credits include: The Waves, Little Red’s Most Unusual Day (Little Red), The Crucible (Bridget Booth), La Traviata, and L’enfant. She has been featured in various cabarets and shows at 54 Below and Greenroom 42 in NYC. She thanks her family for their support and the city of Charleston for welcoming her! Instagram: @jamiellockhart

LUCIANA MARCIAL (Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West) Luciana has thoroughly enjoyed choreographing and performing for the company over the last 26 years, especially the shows Pippin, Anything Goes, Chicago, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sister Act, Beauty and the Beast, Footloose, Elf, Kinky Boots and Come From Away. She lends a bit of voiceover mischief to Shortwave Kitsch Radio – a live show and podcast that takes audiences back to the days 1940’s radio stories. An exercise physiologist by trade, she is Senior Advisor and Global Team Manager for the Spinning® indoor cycling program and travels internationally as a public speaker and Master Instructor educating fitness professionals and lecturing at events. This show is dedicated to her father, Manuel Marcial, who loved the theater so much. Rest easy, Pop, I love you. JOSH MICCIO (Hunk / Scarecrow) Josh is delighted to return to Charleston Stage in one of his favorite roles alongside his trusty furry companion! Recent Charleston credits include: A Christmas Carol (Charleston Stage Company), Legally Blonde (Charleston Stage Company), The Mousetrap (Footlight Players) and Amadeus (Footlight Players). Other notable regional credits: All's Well That End's Well, King Lear, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Richard III (Hip to Hip Theatre Company, NYC), The Tempest (The Secret Theatre, NYC), Puffs, The Wizard of Oz (Allenberry Playhouse, PA), Treasure Island (Open Stage of Harrisburg, PA), Ichabod Crane in ENCORE!! (National Tour - Chamber Theatre Company), The Shackleton Experience (International Tour – Leadership Masters), “Billions” (Showtime), “The Deuce” (HBO), and Disney’s Frozen 2/Saks 5th Avenue Windows Unveiling (Disney Parks Live Entertainment). Josh holds a B.F.A. from Marymount Manhattan College. He would like to extend his deepest gratitude to this very talented cast, crew, Rylee, and the rest of his Charleston Stage family. For EG. www.joshmiccio.com 22 | (843) 577-7183 | CharlestonStage.com

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Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) HENRY CLAY MIDDLETON (Professor Marvel / Wizard of Oz) Clay debuted with Charleston Stage Company as Tom Robinson in Charleston Stage Company’s 1997 production of To Kill a Mockingbird. He’s been seen in The Seat of Justice as Thurgood Marshall, Walter Lee in A Raisin in the Sun, Denmark Vesey in Insurrection: Denmark Vesey, Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, and Rev. Reginald Mabry in Chicken & Biscuits. Other acting credits include The Piano Lesson (Boy Willie), God’s Trombones, Choir Boy (Headmaster Morrow), King Lear (Edmund), Citizen: An American Lyric (Citizen 5), and God’s Trombones (Preacher). Directing credits include Black Pearls Sings, Purlie Victorious, and Dial M for Murder with Charleston Stage Company; Porgy and Bess; A Raisin in the Sun; the gospel musical Crowns; Of Mice and Men; and Fences (also playing Troy Maxon). National commercial credits include “Bud Light Seltzer.” Television credits include NBC’s Found, a recurring role on Army Wives, and Sheriff Thompson on the TV One series Fatal Attraction. This fall, he will be filming the independent short Hooderton, playing the role of Mr. Biggs. Clay has also performed as a featured concert narrator for the Colour of Music Orchestra. MELISSA MITCHELL (Auntie Em / Ensemble) Melissa is excited to return to Charleston Stage after last being seen as Marge in Kinky Boots and in the ensemble of Fiddler On The Roof. Originally from San Diego, she has worked professionally all over the US, as well as abroad. Select regional credits include: Sunset Boulevard (Mary) at North Shore Music Theatre starring Tony Award Winner Alice Ripley, Titanic (Kate McGowan), Bridges of Madison County (Ens/Francesca u/s *perf ), Legally Blonde (Gaelan/Elle u/s *perf ) and others at Arizona Broadway, The Palace Theatre, Prather Ent, and Busch Gardens to name a few. Locally: Spamalot (Lady of the Lake), and Wild Party (Kate) at Queen Street Playhouse. When not performing she is running the Drama Program at Johns Island Elementary School! Much love to her Family and precious pup Mr. Feeny. This show is dedicated to her soul dog Mayzie, who is now "over the rainbow." Jeremiah 29:11 @melissashevaem OLIVIA NELSON (Ensemble) Olivia is thrilled to be returning to Charleston Stage for her second show! Performing has been her passion for as long as she can remember and she is thankful for every opportunity to bring stories to life on stage. Some of her favorite past roles include Roxie (Chicago), Cosette (Les Misérables), and Catherine Parr (Six). When she’s not performing, she loves traveling , spending time with friends, and teaching theater. She is beyond grateful to the incredible cast, crew, and creative team for making this such a special experience!! ALEXA NILES (Ensemble) Alexa is so grateful to be returning to Charleston Stage for Season 49 as a 2nd Year Resident Actor! You may have seen her recently as Jo March in Little Women: The Broadway Musical and last season as Marianne in Sense and Sensibility, Schwartzy in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Caroline in A Christmas Carol! Other favorite credits include Avenue Q (Kate Monster), Into The Woods (The Witch), and Cabaret (Fraüline Kost). She received her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre in 2025 from Coastal Carolina University. 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: alexa-niles.com. CharlestonStage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 25

Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) CAROLINE NITARDY (Glinda) Caroline is thrilled to be joining Charleston Stage for The Wizard of Oz! This is her first production with Charleston Stage and she has loved every moment in Oz! Originally from Independence, Kentucky, Caroline is a 2025 B.F.A. Musical Theatre graduate of the Dobbins Conservatory at Southeast Missouri State University. She would like to thank her family and friends for their endless love and support. She hopes you enjoy your journey to Oz and that you remembered to bring your broomstick!

GAVIN RAMOS (Student Ensemble) Gavin is a 10th grade student at Charleston County School of the Arts studying Theater and is a member of Charleston Stage’s Performance Troupe. He is thrilled to join the talented cast of The Wizard of Oz at the historic Dock Street Theatre. Gavin found his love of the theater when he moved to Charleston 5 years ago. His debut role with James Island Players was Oliver in Oliver! and has since performed in Bye Bye Birdie, Guys and Dolls, Into the Woods Jr, The Little Mermaid Jr, Hello Dolly, A Christmas Carol, Sponge Bob, The Murderous Mansion of Mr Uno, and Dare to Dream. He has loved joining Charleston Stage’s Junior Company and looks forward to many more years of learning and performing. Gavin would like to thank Charleston Stage for this amazing opportunity and his family and friends for all the love and support they have given him. RYAN JAMES RODRIGUEZ (Hickory / Tin Man) Ryan is thrilled to be a part of the Season 49 Resident Actor Company here at Charleston Stage. He was born and raised in Long Island, NY and is a recent graduate of SUNY Cortland’s B.F.A. in Musical Theater Program. Most recent credits include Topher/R&H Cinderella, Frank ‘n’ Furter in The Rocky Horror Show, and Moonface Martin in Anything Goes. He’d like to thank his family and friends for their never ending support. IG - ryanjamesrod

CAEDON VENNÉ (Ensemble) Caedon is thrilled to join the cast of The Wizard of Oz! Select regional credits include Waitress (West Virginia Public Theatre); Charlie Price in Kinky Boots, Joseph in Joseph… Dreamcoat, and Telly in Godspell (Main Street Theatre Company); and The Wizard of Oz and A Broadway Musical Celebration (Pittsburgh CLO). Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Caedon is a published playwright (A Temporary Matter) and an alum of Pennsylvania Western University with dual degrees in Secondary Education and Mathematics. Eagle Scout, composer, and fervent D&D nerd, Caedon wishes to thank Charleston Stage, his friends and family, and Aubri. Online: caedonvenne.com | Instagram: @caedon.v CAMILLE WASHINGTON (Student Ensemble / Mayor of Munchkin City) Camille is excited to be returning to the Dock Street Theatre for The Wizard of Oz. Her previous credits include Boy Scrooge in A Christmas Carol and Maxine in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Camille would like to thank her family, friends, fellow cast members, and directors for their unwavering support and encouragement throughout this journey. She is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this production and hopes this performance brings you a little joy and a touch of magic. Enjoy the show! 26 | (843) 577-7183 | CharlestonStage.com

Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order) VIRGINIA WEIS (Student Ensemble / Dance Captain) Virginia is overjoyed for her debut performance with Charleston Stage in The Wizard of Oz as a Poppy Soloist and Ensemble. She is grateful to be able to share her passion for dancing, acting, and singing in their mainstage production of the beloved story of the magical Land of Oz! She is a proud member of Charleston Stage’s Junior Company and the preprofessional program at Dance Conservatory of Charleston. Virginia is excited to return to the cast of The Charleston Christmas Special (Moranz Entertainment) for a second year this holiday. Virginia wants to thank Charleston Stage, her teachers and mentors, friends and family for all of their love and support of her dreams. HARPER WILDE (Student Ensemble / Mayor of Munchkin City) Harper is delighted to return to Dock Street’s stage to experience the magic of this classic fantasy, a true favorite she first watched as a 5-year-old with her More Nana. Harper made her debut last year with Charleston Stage’s Junior Company in A Christmas Carol as Belinda Cratchit and fell in love with the chance to be a part of something so special for our community and the arts. She just started 6th grade at Rollings Middle School of the Arts in Summerville, where she is having a blast figuring out her newest role as a middle schooler. Harper would like to thank her friends who think it’s cool she gets to stay up so late on performance nights, and her family who love her unconditionally and will support her following any color brick road she chooses.

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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; Little Women: The Broadway Musical (Marmee March), Come From Away (Diane), 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 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 VICTORIA LEATHERMAN (Stage Manager) Victoria is so excited to be working on Season 49 with Charleston Stage! Since graduating from the College of Charleston in 2021, she has worked as a freelance stage manager and production manager for several companies up and down the east coast. A few of her favorite credits include: Come From Away with Charleston Stage, Hair and Marry Me A Little with Weston Theater Company, Arabian Nights with Carolina Ballet Theatre, Spring Awakening and Sweet Charity with Stagedoor Manor, and Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf, Other Desert Cities, and Art with Lean Ensemble Theater. MICHAEL LOPEZ (Music Director) Michael, a Charleston native, is thrilled to be Charleston Stage's 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 30 | (843) 577-7183 | CharlestonStage.com

Charleston Stage Artistic Staff Biographies (MICHAEL LOPEZ Continued) 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 had such a joy working on The Wizard of Oz, 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_ JOSH MICCIO (Associate Properties Designer / Shop Manager) Josh is delighted to be back at Charleston Stage for the 49th Season. Recent Charleston credits include: A Christmas Carol (Charleston Stage Company), The Mousetrap (Footlight Players), Legally Blonde (Charleston Stage Company), and Shrek the Musical (Flowertown Players). Other notable regional credits: All's Well That End's Well, King Lear, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Richard III (Hip to Hip Theatre Company, NYC), The Tempest (The Secret Theatre, NYC), Puffs, The Wizard of Oz (Allenberry Playhouse, PA), Treasure Island (Open Stage of Harrisburg, PA), Ichabod Crane in ENCORE!! (National Tour - Chamber Theatre Company), The Shackleton Experience (International Tour – Leadership Masters), “Billions” (Showtime), “The Deuce” (HBO), and Disney’s Frozen 2/Saks 5th Avenue Windows Unveiling (Disney Parks Live Entertainment). Josh holds a B.F.A. from Marymount Manhattan College. He would like to extend his deepest gratitude to the cast, crew, Rylee, his family, and most of all his fur baby, Cosmo! For EG. www.joshmiccio.com 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 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. 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: Come From Away, 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 6th season with Charleston Stage and she 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! CharlestonStage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 31

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Charleston Stage Artistic Staff Biographies CODY TELLIS RUTLEDGE (Scenic Designer) Cody (He/Him/His) is originally from McMinnville, TN and is 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 Little Women: The Broadway Musical and The Wizard of Oz. Last season Cody designed 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. Feel free to 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! LAUREL VAN BEUSECUM (Choreographer) Laurel, a native of western North Carolina, holds an M.F.A. in Dance from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and a B.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography from the University of Alabama. She has enjoyed numerous performances and choreographic opportunities, including dancing with the Second Avenue Dance Company in NYC and performing at Radio City Music Hall. Currently teaching dance and serving as the Director of Recruitment for the Department of Theatre and Dance at the College of Charleston, she has enjoyed 12 years of instructing and choreographing at various colleges, universities, academies, studios, and summer intensives across the southeast. Her choreographic work expands a range of genres seen in both concert dance and musical theatre productions. Laurel is honored to join Charleston Stage and looks forward to engaging with a community of talented artists. 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.

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Charleston Stage’s 2026-27 Board of Trustees

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Janet Fiorenza President Community Volunteer

Lynne Bowis Visit Greater Palm Springs

Wendy Kane Community Volunteer

Olesya V. Bracey Gallivan, White, & Boyd, P.A.

Jennifer McCarty Baker Donelson

Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell Executive Director, Dorchester County First Steps

Sonia Marshall-Brown It Takes a Village to Educate a Child

Giles Fernald Commercial Airline Pilot

Mosmi Naik-Patel Life Story Events & Interiors

Dr. Edward I. Galaid Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Letty Richey Community Volunteer

Katherine Schob Glenn Community Volunteer

Linda Schutte Community Volunteer

Melinda Goins-Fernald Charleston County School Nurse

Ann Wolf Community Volunteer

Danielle Hartley Charleston Beach Living, LLC

Victor C. Young VCY Stratagem LLC

Cuthbert Langley First Vice President Governance Chair Wex Inc. Sally Davis Second Vice President Fundraising Chair Community Volunteer Melanie Lee Secretary Blind Toe Productions Madison Altman Treasurer Synovus

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Season 49 Sponsors and Corporate Circle PRODUCTION SPONSORS The John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation PNC Bank Dr. H. Del and Mrs. Linda Schutte The Albert Sottile Foundation, Georgia Homer Darby and Mary Ellen Long Way, Trustees Timothy and Kristy Wise Family Charitable Fund, in Memory of Yancey Wise The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation EDUCATION SPONSORS Arts, Etc. Coastal Community Foundation Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Exchange Club of Charleston, SC Gildan USA Hank and Laurel Greer Jewish Endowment Foundation of SC The Mark Elliott Motley Foundation National Endowment for the Arts The John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation South Arts South Carolina Arts Commission Stanley B. Farbstein Endowment Fund CORPORATE CIRCLE Almond Dust Patisserie Big Bad Breakfast Brand Bars & Events Celebrations with Charm E2 Development, LLC Fenimore Asset Management Ferguson Law and Mediation, LLC Longevity Club Walt and Kathleen Martin Salthouse Catering Southern Lumber and Millwork

2026-27 THEATREWINGS APPRENTICES Sarita Albrecht............. Crown Leadership Academy Noelle Bell...........................Goose Creek High School Isabella Cummings ������������������� Charleston Bilingual Academy Tess Ellisor................Academic Magnet High School Rhys Eppes �������������������������������������������������� Homeschool Sadie Evans............................First Baptist HighSchool Syl Frances............................. First Baptist Highschool Copelyn Golden ����������������������Hanahan High School Willow Hilliard �������������������������������������������� Homeschool Isaac Hoke......................... Charleston County School of the Arts Kat Ivanova....................... Charleston County School of the Arts John Knox.......................... Charleston County School of the Arts Ella Lathan............................West Ashley High School Robin Monroe �������������������������������������������� Homeschool Emory Potter.......................Ashley Ridge Highschool Claire Rickett....................Charleston Charter School of Math and Science Alexander Sanchez ������� Charleston County School of the Arts Genevieve Stark �������������� Ashley Ridge High School Charlotte Stewart �����������������������Wando High School Camille Washington Goose Creek High School Clara Woolum.....................West Ashley High School

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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 July 1, 2025 - August 4, 2026. Benefactors ($50,000 +) Arts, Etc. City of Charleston Katherine Glenn Lipov Family Foundation Susan Pearlstine The John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation Fred and Joan Pittman Family Fund The Albert Sottile Foundation, Georgia Homer Darby and Mary Ellen Long Way, Trustees South Carolina Arts Commission Dr. Carolyn Thiedke and Mr. Fred Thompson Stars ($25,000 - $49,999) City of Charleston Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation PNC Bank The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation Producers ($10,000 - $24,999) Colbert Family Fund Daniel Island Community Fund Gildan USA Hank and Laurel Greer Danielle and Christian Hartley Karyn Lee and William B. Hewitt Dr. H. Del and Mrs. Linda Schutte Ed and Elizabeth Shelley South Arts Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp TD Charitable Foundation Timothy and Kristy Wise Family Charitable Fund, in Memory of Yancey Wise Playwrights ($5,000 - $9,999) Joseph and Amy Anderton The Suzanne H. Arnold Charitable Fund

(Playwrights Continued) The Beaufort Fund of Coastal Community Foundation BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Gretchen Van Bloom Budig County of Charleston Dr. Steve and Sheri Constantin Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation E2 Development Ralph and Nancy Edwards Janet Fiorenza and Mike Simmons Peter Glenville Foundation Charlotte Gollobin Wendy and David Kane Dr. and Mrs. W. John Langley Benedict and Amie Maresca Valerie Morris The Mark Elliot Motley Foundation Anthony Richard Oglietti Publix Super Markets Charities Michael Shewan and Pat Patrick James and Augustine Smith Patrick and Catherine Snead Synovus Bank Directors ($2,500 - $4,999) Dave and Sam Albenberg Saul Alexander Foundation of Coastal Community Foundation Jennifer and Gerry Baldwin Mary Beth Barley, Audrey Temelini Mark and Sarah Lee Beck Dana and Tony Berry George and Jolene Boatright Lynne Bowis Olesya and Raymon Bracey Gearin Broderick

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(Directors Continued) Sonia Marshall Brown - It Takes a Village to Educate a Child Buffington Homes-Fine Construction & Renovations Fran and Barre Butler Jon and Hayley Carter Phil & Angie Clarke Anne and Will Cleveland William and Elizabeth Craver Betsy Curtin Sally Davis Cathy Dezelon Maureen Donnelly Dennis and Lynn Drew EDENS Stanley B. Farbstein Endowment Fund Edith K Fasano Fenimore Asset Management Ferguson Law and Mediation, LLC Michael Furlong and Eric Larsen Giles Fernald & Melinda Goins-Fernald Ed Galaid, Chris Tobin Gallivan, White, & Boyd P.A. Kathy & Pete Gaynor Harvey and Audrey Glick Greg and Karen Gonzalez Fran Griffiths Herbert and Sharon Hollar Hazel and Daniel Howle Imagine Home Jewish Endowment Foundation SC Robert Danny Jones and Douglas McCoy Mary Gordon and Steven Kerr Cuthbert Langley and Brandon Walker Kathy Littleton and Ellen Taylor Drs. A. Craig and Ellen Lockhart Cathy Long

Charleston Stage Contributors (Directors Continued) Matt and Teresa MacGillivray Magrath Pejeau Team, Carolina One Real Estate Walt and Kathleen Martin Jennifer and Neal McCarty Caroline and Jeremiah Milbank Wenda Harris Millard, Jay Millard Deborah and Dale Morsefield Starr and Christopher Murphy, Murphy Law Offices, LLC Mosmi Naik-Patel and Shailesh Patel Thomas O'Brien Anthony Richard Oglietti Judi and Mark Paylor Thom and Gretchen Penney Brock and Ashley Rabon Joe and Lisa RIce Robert and Nancy Rich The John M. Rivers, Jr. Foundation, Inc. Cynthia Jannuzzi Rogers and Bill Rogers Carol and Walt Rosebrough Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Sade Claire & Joseph Schady The Schroeder Family Ginger and David Scott Cheryl and Michael Siegmund Janine Sievers , Ashley Wingfield Jeff and Jen Sobers Georgette and Fred Stone Mary Tinebra Rosemary Tountas Trident Construction Mark and Bettie Tullis The Dede and B.V. Team, Carolina One Real Estate Victoria M. Whitney Sally Wise and Will Howle Supporters ($1,000 $2,499) AmFund Julie Bell Lindsay Blackbaud Coastal Community Foundation Gail Corvette Suzanne Coughlin Laura Cramer Henry E. Darby

(Supporters Continued) Kelli DiMattia Jane Joukowsky Dixon Kate M. Dolan Dr. Carol J. Drowota Ralph and Nancy Edwards The Establishment EverLoved Exchange Club of Charleston Southern Louis and Gene Gentry Michael and Kim Hemphill Frank Hines III Joey Kennedy and David Nagelkirk The Keyes Charitable Trust KnowledgeWorks Foundation Cynthia Lett Kathy Littleton and Ellen Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Paul M Lynch Meredith and Trey McLaughlin Clare Meyer Jo Miller Patty and Brad Neville Melinda Nicholson The Ponderosa Fund Al and Edna Roberds Jana and Jason Roth Betsy Stusnick Mary Tinebra Sandra and Philip Vineyard Rebecca Wick Janet and Tom Willson Ann and Gerrit Wolf Victor and Marguerite Young Players ($50 to $999) Mirella Abbo Bradley Ala David Alexander Judith Alexander and Family Melissa Allen William Allen Joseph and Amy Anderson Renee Anderson Diane Angelini and David DeStefano Richard and Nita Arnold Karl Ashworth Richard Baccino Daniel Bach David Bailin Rebecca Baldini Robert Ball and Betty Gore Lisa Barboza

(Players Continued) Ruth Barrasso Mark Barrett Samille Basler The Bates Family Lori Bayer Judith Beach Sarah Beardsley and Christopher Randolph Judge Jim Beaty Shelly Bellil Dirk and Michelle Berry Janet Bevan Jason Birdsall Steven Birdwell Jeff Bixler Patricia Blanton MaryLou Bohle Boles Law Firm, LLC Hugh Bonnoitt Ray Borkman William Botts Barbara and Dorothy Bower Susan Breckheimer David and Betty Breedlove David Bridges Michael Brown Robert Brown Stephen Brown Peter and Megan Browne Robert and Sharon Bruner Charles Bryan Tom Burns Moira and Kurt Busby Elizabeth Butler Nancy Cagle Myrna and Toney Caldwell Crystal Campbell Deborah Casey Michelle Cassedy Frank and Kathleen Cassidy Stefany Ceccato Courtney Champion Shelli Chase & John Feldman George Clark Steven E. Clem Tammy L. Coghill Barbara Cohn Tonya Colbert Paxton Cole Hazel Coleman Donald Conway Christopher Cook Katherine Cooney Kevin Cosgrove Elizabeth Crabtree

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Charleston Stage Contributors (Players Continued) Jill Cross Jeanne Crouch Dr. Rosalie K. Crouch Janet Curtin Brenda Davis Leah Davis Rachel Davis Danielle Dean M Ann Welsh and Gordon E Dehler Chris DeHollander Wanda DeLorge Darrell Denaux Hailey Dickinson Erin Dicresce Jeff Diemer Jeffrey Dillon Catherine Dingler Susan & Will Dixson Vivian Doud and Hunter Doud Noah Drake Pamela and William Duncan Susan Dunn Doug Edie Allen Edwards Katherine Edwards Margaret Ehrhardt Tyler Ennis Valerie Estes George C Evans Sara Ewing Kenny Faulk Ursula and Michael Ferguson Marc Ferolito Joal Fischer Kathleen Fischer Scott Fitzgerald Rebecca Flaughner and Joisain Ninaber Mr. and Mrs. John Fleming John Foehl and Meghan Dale Stefanie Ford Gail Fowler Kevin Francis Nick Frattini Friends of Charleston Stage Richard Galiardo Karen Gallagher Alexander Garcia Bob and Ornella Gebhardt William Gesin Lynne Gettelfinger Diana Gilliotte Richard & Sandra Glynn

(Players Continued Mary Reid Gomez Peter B. Goodrich Keara Gordon Janet Gottlieb Scott Grabner & Montana Woods Kelly Greene John Gricunas James Grinham Mike and Eli Guzniczak Michael Haga and Paul Holmes John and Judy Halberda Lucinda Halstead and David Wesley Corson Jay Hamilton Mr. Ronald Hancock Elizabeth Harmstone Tommy and Bonnie Hartnett Dawn Hawley Nedra Hecker Carole Heilman Barbara Henry Stephen & Martha Herchak Rebecca Hesse & Shane Green Robert and Lisa Hibdon George Maxcy Hicks, III Phillip Hilton Linda Hines Roland Hoffman Lisa Holmes Shamus Holt Jeffrey Homeier Honey Perkins Family Foundation, Inc. Margaret F. Hores Diane Horner Ellen House Katherine and Joseph Householder Chris Howard Jim Howe Jason Huet Debra Hunter Maggie & Dorian Iribarren Emese Ivan Thomas Jakups Judy Jankowiak Rich and Liz Jenkins Sara Jensen Cindy Johnson Donna Johnson George Johnson Bob and Kathy Johnson Ken and Leslie Jones

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(Players Continued) Carrie Juergens Martha Kanapaux Gary & April Kanew Dana Karschner Lauryn Kay Cindy Keane Anne Kearse Barbara Keaton Alexandra Kejner Marie Kelly Edith Kent Corinne King Lovina Koch Family Kaye Koonce Sandra Korn Roman Kravec Kathy Kubek Suzanne Kuker Peggy and Franklin Labelle Hannah Lackey Elizabeth Lancing Anna Lanford Dr. William Langley Heidi and Dieter Lantin James Leach Melanie and Charles Lee Susan Leggett Susan and Allan Liegl Harris Linch Teresa Link Tina Longstreth Danielle Loveless Terry and David Lupo Michael Lynch Jeffrey Lyons Sarah MacDonald Laura Manfuso Dr and Mrs John Manzi Linda Marcotte Kathryn Marsh Greg Martin Robert Marzocchi Michael A Master Lily Matheson Julie Mathias David Mazurek Roberta Mazyck Theresa McCluskey Gregrey McDaniel Mayci McLeod Griffin McMillan Mark McNally Nannette McNally Thomas McNally Clinton Medbery, III. B.V. and Daniel Messervy Eric and Renee Meyer

Charleston Stage Contributors (Players Continued) Larry James and Jesus Meza Joye Milbourne Jay and Ginger Millen Mark Milroth Amy Minella Justin Mizell William Monacci Kathleen and Robert Moran More Than Music LLC Denise Morgan Mary Morrison Leith Moss William Motley, Jr. Katherine Mullins Renee Murray Claire Nelson Rhett Nettles Donna Netzley Scott and Trisha Newitt Jody Newman Robert and Barbara Nicolai Ginger Niemann Thomas O'Brien Robert O'Donnell Lucia O'Farrell Lawrence O'Toole Amy Odell Anne Olson Michael Ott Lauren Owens Palmetto Peace Choir Kathryn Parks Sherrie Parks Bonnie Parson Douglas Pauls Robert Pearce Misha Pekar and Ruthie Foster Ms. Lauren Powell Pendarvis Bruce L. Pepchinski William Perez Kelton Peterson The Phicas Foundation Susan Phillips Joseph P Pickett Jody and George Pinion Matthew Pletcher Susan Poeton The Ponderosa Fund Helen Powell Roy Prescott Ms. Deborah Graham Price Ralph F. Principe Travis Pritchett Bill and Steph Quick Carol Rado Francisco Ramirez Adam Reeves

(Players Continued) (Players Continued) Carol & Andrew Reid Lynn Szlachetka John Reilly Chad Tady Doris Reinhart Larry and Judy Tarleton Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Reyna Jason Taylor Michelle Richards Elizabeth Tezza Anthony and Letty Richey Ellen Theriault Concetta Riva Ernie Thigpen Gregory Robbins Jeanette Thompson Anne Robichaux William and Kathleen Deborah Rodriguez Thompson Dale Rogers Ariel Torres Mary Jo Romeo Don & Elise Tretola Brenda Rosenthal Rebecca Ufkes Julie Ruble Damon Ujvarosy Anthony Rupert Claudia Updike Thomas and Jill Ruppel Jacquelyn Vancina Kim Ryals Joy and Greg Varley Ed Ryan Jim Veraldi Karen Salinaro Tom Vollmuth Jonathan and Lauren Sanchez Elisa Von Marschall Nicholas Santella William Voss Ernest Scott Santi Dr. Joe Vuthiganon David M. Savard John and Sandra Wade Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Scalea Mary Walker Peggy Schachte Susan Wallberg Margaret Schaefer Jennifer Ward Christine Schaible Cassandra Washington D. Joseph Scherer Jr. Sherry Welsh Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scooler Sheri Grace Wenger Luke Scott Janie Westenfelder Jennie Scudder-Levin Carly Westerman Patricia Seif Jennifer Wiggin Dr. and Mrs. John B. Selhorst Shawn Williams Barney and Susan Shapiro John Williamson Karen and Scott Sherman Wanda Willis and Jonathon Paul Siktberg Thomas Jim Silverwood Chance Wilson Mariel Simpson Richard and Sheila Winett Stockton Sims Tom Wingard Shea Sinclair Kristin Wolfe Doug & Randelle Smith Tina Woods Dr. Teresa Smith Caitlin Worsham Frank E. Smyth Melissa Yates Mr. And Mrs. J. Fred Snyder Martin Yonas Jennifer Spain Michael Yougniner Karen Spain Barbara and Paul Young Tom and Peggy Spain The Ziegler family Susan Stagner David Zoellner Furman Stanley Kim Zorniger Susan Steiner JD & Selina Zubia Allessandra Stewart Barbara Zuk Georgette and Fred Stone Charline Stricklin Donors (Up to $50) Leah Stripe Kirsten Abrahamson Joanna Stroud Sylvia Adam Aubreigh Sumner CharlestonStage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 39 Timothy Swallen

Charleston Stage Contributors (Donors Continued) Chad Alexander Edie Allen Jennifer and Mark Allen Ellen Andersen Michelle Anderson Dorrell Antley Liam Arseneault Ruffin Bailey John Barnes Jessica Barrios Lynda Bartemeyer Jacqueline Limoge Bartlett Daniel and Robin Reed Baylis Timothy Bazzle Charles and Ann Beauchamp Conor Bell Linda Bellino Nancy Benjamin Patrick Benton Diane Berge Bonnie Bird Angela Blackburn Ellen Blair Mary Bloomer Maureen Bodkin Marie Bogdanovics David R Boone Kerry Brash Evelyn Jean Breza Karen Bridgeman Eileen Bright James Britt Stephen Broecker Nancy Brosnan Deanna Brown Lathcha Brown Patricia and Thomas Bruton Rikki Buchberger Margaret Burwell Audrey Cadwallader Lucretia Cale John Cevasco Patsy Chaffin Caroline Charette Alice Cinnante Deb Colangelo John Collett Emily Cook Patrick Cook Kevin Crabb Priscilla Cummins Ken Curell Kathleen Dahl Courtney Davis-Shoumaker Kathryn Deemer

(Donors Continued) Judie Dembicki James Dickson Shelley DiDia Christian Diggs Mike Dobies Nicholas Dottino Richard Dye Cintia Easterwood Kinnet Ehring Jeff Eisenhauer David Ellison Ellen Elmaleh Karen Elsey Cara Emmel Anne Faul Georgeann Fears Travis Felkel Addie Ferrell Margaret Jarvis Ferrin David Fisher Danielle Folline Ben Ford Rachel Ford Oliver Fox Melissa Funk Elizabeth Ganin Gary Gerald Michael Germain Richard and Hannah Gillard Jean Ginn John Goodwin Susan Gorski Robert and Deborah Gosier Lori Goss Mike Gottlieb William Grander Cynthia Granger Will Graves Paul and Reid Green Gerri Greenwood Margaretta and Bryan Grimm Ira Haas Jeffrey Hack Robert Harris Steven Harris Jill Harrison Household Karla Hartin Mary Ann Hathaway Amy Hayes Karyn Healey Julie Hearn Susan Helfter The Hewitts of NC John Hewson Thomas Hillman

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(Donors Continued) Amy Hines Melanie Hines Phillip Hoffman Stephanie Hollis Claire Hollon Charles Hook Mary Hookings Mike Hopple Daphne Hubara Stephen Huckins Bill Humphrey Susan Hurlburt Tara Jackson Charles Jacobs Janel Jacome Frank and Christina Jennings Leroy A. Jennings Carol Johnson Douglas Keefe Jennifer Kelly Eve and Michael Kendrick Katrina Kenny Edith Kent Brenda Kern Mary Kieran Mary Ann Kilb Lisa Kindsvater Kimberly King Mel King Laura Kinney William Kirkpatrick Meredith and Hugh Knight Pollly Kosko Christine Kretsch Rebecca Kruse Daniel Kucher Hyokyung Kwak Pam Lake Timothy Lampkin Elizabeth Lastner Robert Lauricella Robert Lavallee Jeffrey LeClaire Sawyer Lee Kiersten Leymeister Sandra Lilly Mary Snyder Lindsay Sheldon Litwin Willie Loggins Heather Love Maggie MacMillan Frances Magee Catherine Malek Edward Manganiello Peter and Annette Mani Howard Mansfield Rafael Mas

Charleston Stage Contributors (Donors Continued) John McCauley Jane McCready Janet McDonald Lisa McElhaney Darby McGlone Jameson McHugh Dave McKee Mark McMahon Pamela McMillan Charlotte McMullin Maria Mebane Kathryn Meier Bernard Melendez Greg Melia Renee Meyer Chloe Mikola Lillian Miller Tracy Millican Millman Family Michele Moloney-Kitts Clint Morey Amy Morley Sarah Morris George Morrow Jason Moss Markey Mossman Marissa Muccio Mary Munster Jakia Murphy Debi Myers Paul Naz Richard Newman Mary Nickerson Megan Onysko Lawrence Oranzi David Osborne Dietmar Ostermann Marleen Ott Matthew Overstreet Diane Palmer John Pancoast Andrea Parco Mary Paro Edie Parr Alaina Pasley Jennifer Paton Ekaterina Pekar Household Patricia Perkins Meredith Plaxco David Plonski Maarten Plug Gail Pohl Chan Poling Kristopher Pollard Chandra Poston Emery Potter Nolan Prestwood

(Donors Continued) (Donors Continued) Gayle Purzycki Kathryn Walton Patricia Quentel Liz Ware Barb Raga Kelly Warren Kim Reynolds Ruth and Barry Warren Jaime Rhoades David Warsofsky Vanessa Riddle Dawn Warsofsky David Robeano Catherine Watson Kelly Roberts Brooke Watts Rhonda and Alan Rosmarin Kim and David Watts Elaine Rowinski Katherine Weiland William Rowland Andrew Wenzler Michael Sanders Linda Whitt Donna Sands Andrew Wilkins Stewart Sanford Patricia Wiswall Hollace Savage Henry and Shirley Wolf Ivey Savage Cheryll Woods-Flowers Courtney Scruggs Nancy Wright Anne Seuffert Scott Yarbrough Doug Sheroan Jon and Sharyl Yingling Jean Sias Brandon Young Diane Sileo Michael Yount Jenna and Ricardo Simpao Leon Zmroczek Burnie Skinner Susan True Darin Slinkard Jacob Smith The Ensemble Julia Smith Hailey Dickinson Jessica Speaker George Hicks Kurt Speich Lauryn Kay Michael Speranzella Harris Linch Matt Spretnjak Misha Pekar and Michelle Stack Ruthie Foster Carole Starck Lauren Powell Pendarvis Carrie Starkman Allessandra Stewart Ronald Steckman Joanna Stroud Beth Stedman Wanda Willis and Jonathon Martin Steed Thomas Amy Stevenson Melissa Yates Deanna Streit The Ziegler Family Nathaniel and Kate Strickler Leon Stungurys Marilyn Sturgell Sheri Sutherland Kimberly Taylor Tiffany Taylor James Thompson Ryan Thrasher Carol Tidwell Joy Tietje Katherine Till Denise Tompkins Jill Tompkins Isabel Toole Kathleen and Edward Trudo Becky Van Wie Kirsta Von Hellens CharlestonStage.com | (843) 577-7183 | 41 Melanie Velasco

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 above. Below are 2026-27 Members as of August 4, 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 Barre and Fran Butler Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell Celebrations with Charm Suzanne Coughlin Laura F. Cramer Sally Davis The Dede and B.V. Team, Carolina One Real Estate Jane Joukowsky Dixon Maureen Donnelly Ralph and Nancy Edwards Giles Fernald and Melinda Goins-Fernald Janet Fiorenza and Mike Simmons Michael Furlong and Eric Larsen

Dr. Edward Galaid and Chris Tobin Pete and Kathy Gaynor Harvey and Audrey Glick Greg and Karen Gonzalez Fran Griffiths Danielle and Christian Hartley Bill Hewitt and Karen 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 Craig and Ellen Lockhart Cathy Long Matt and Teresa MacGillvray Walt and Kathleen Martin Clare Meyer Jay and Wenda Harris Millard Valerie Morris Deborah and Dale Morsefield Thomas O'Brien

Mosmi Naik-Patel and Shailesh Patel Mark and Judi Paylor Thom and Gretchen Penney Beth Peterson Brock Rabon and Ashley Rabon Joe and Lisa Rice Bill and Cynthia Jannuzzi Rogers Mary Jo Romeo and Nick Pappas Carol and Walt Rosebrough Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sade Claire and Joseph Schady Dr. H. Del and Mrs. Linda Schutte 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 Mary Tinebra Mark and Bettie Tullis Rebecca Wick Victor and Marguerite Young

Director’s Circle General Members Dave and Sam Albenberg Madison and Brian Altman Mary Beth Barley, Audrey Temelini Mark and Sarah Lee Beck Daniel and Catherine Buffington Jon and Hayley Carter Angie and Phil Clarke Anne and William Cleveland Betsy Curtin

Henry E. Darby Cathy Dezelon Kate M. Dolan Carrie Donaldson Dennis and Lynn Drew Edith K. Fasano Kim and Mike Hemphill Herbert and Sharon Hollar Bob and Kathy Johnson Stephen and Mary Gordon Kerr Kathy Littleton and Ellen Taylor

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Jennifer and Neal McCarty Douglas McCoy and Robert Danny Jones Caroline and Jeremiah Milbank Starr and Christopher Murphy Robert and Nancy Rich Jana and Jason Roth The Schroeder Family Jeff and Jen Sobers R. Scott Thompson, MD, and Mrs. Nancy Thompson Rosemary Tountas Victoria M. Whitney

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