WELCOME
A S E A S O N O F T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
I believed in one simple truth: when a community gathers around a story, we change—together. Over the last few years, we’ve grown from a handful of productions to a bustling slate of performances, concerts, classes, and youth programs. That growth hasn’t been accidental; it’s been powered by you—our audience, artists, educators, volunteers, partners, and the City of Mauldin showing up, lending your voice, and daring to imagine what theatre in this space can be.
This season, you’ll see that spirit on full display. We’re stretching artistically, investing in new talent, and deepening our commitment to accessibility and education. From bold mainstage titles to opportunities for young performers, every moment on our stage is designed to spark connection between neighbors, across generations, and within ourselves.
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SEP 2019 • 7PM
• CULTURAL CENTER OF MINNEOSOTA
None of this happens without an extraordinary network of people. To our creative teams and crews who build worlds from scratch, our performers who pour their hearts into the work, our staff and volunteers who make the magic run, and our sponsors and donors who fuel the mission thank you. And to you, seated here tonight: your presence matters. You complete the story.
Here’s to a year of brave storytelling, generous community, and the kind of nights that linger long after the curtain falls. I’m honored to share this season with you.
Kristofer Parker
See you after the show, Kristofer Parker Theatre Director
Mauldin Theatre Company
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Originally Produced by the WPA Theatre, New York City, 1995 (Kyle Renick, Artistic Director)
D I R E C T O R
M U S I C D I R E C T O R
S O U N D T E C H N I C I A N
L I G H T I N G D E S I G N E R C R E W
K R I S T O F E R P A R K E R
J A N I C E W R I G H T
M A S O N L A N E
P A U L K W O K
O N Y X X
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD ACT I
Opening Sequence I: “The New World”
Opening Sequence II: “On the Deck of a Spanish Sailing Ship, 1492”
“Just One Step”
“I’m Not Afraid of Anything”
“The River Won’t Flow”
“She Cries”
“The Steam Train”
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD ACT II
“The World Was Dancing”
“Surabaya-Santa”
“Christmas Lullaby”
“King of the World”
“I’d Give It All For You”
Transition to: “The Flagmaker, 1775”
“Flying Home”
Final Transition: “The New World”
“Hear My Song”
MEET THE CAST
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