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April 17 & 18, 2018

APPLAUSE SE P- OC T 2017

ISSUE NO. 79

IN THIS ISSUE:

CLASS I C ALBU M S L I V E P E R F O R M S

PINK FLOYD

DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Sep. 08 Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd, 7:30 PM

Oct. 17 Pete the Cat, 7:00 PM

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Curtain Raisers RiverCenter Members RiverCenter Capstone Society Volunteers

57 Board of Trustees 58 Administration and Staff 59 Ticket Information 1

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FROM THE D I R EC TOR Welcome to the 2017-2018 RiverCenter Experience! Whether you are joining us for the first time or are a regular attendee, we are thrilled that you have joined us! This season we continue programs that are certain to delight, inspire and amaze. Family matinee performances for the very young and the young at heart are on tap together with stories of romance told in music, dance and the spoken word. Norman S. Easterbrook Experience the Broadway musical ELF with Executive Director your family. Perhaps a rock concert with Classic Albums Live is more your speed. On Valentine’s Day enjoy dinner and comedy with your sweetheart or just a ladies night. We are so pleased to be hosting the Mystical Arts of Tibet in the spring. Patrons can see the monks design a sand mandala in the RiverCenter lobby! We will offer expanded Arts Education this season too. All part of our commitment to provide opportunities for school students to engage in the live performing arts not just at RiverCenter but through training teachers in ways that they can use the performing arts each day in the classroom. None of this could be possible without your generous support. We look forward to seeing you at the theatre next season!

2017-2018 SEASON

CENTER STAGE SERIES Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd | Sep. 08, 2017 | 7:30 PM A Charlie Brown Christmas Live! | Dec. 18, 2017 | 6:30 PM Classic Albums Live: Creedence Clearwater Revival | Feb. 01, 2018 | 7:30 PM The Magic of Adam Trent | Feb. 02, 2018 | 7:30 PM Southern Fried Chicks: Cage-Free Comedy Tour | Feb. 14, 2018 | 7:30 PM Moscow Festival Ballet: Cinderella | Mar. 03, 2018 | 7:30 PM Olate Dogs: Rescue Tour | Mar. 10, 2018 | 2:30 PM Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin | Apr. 7, 2018 | 7:30 PM

RIVERCENTER CONNECT SERIES Choir of Clare College, Cambridge | Dec. 09, 2017 | 7:30 PM Cantus Christmas | Dec. 19, 2017 | 7:30 PM Mystical Arts of Tibet | Feb. 16, 2018 | 7:30 PM Urban Bush Women: Hair & Other Stories | Apr. 26, 2018 | 7:30 PM

To help support RiverCenter please contact the Advancement Team at 706.256.3653 or development@rivercenter.org 2

Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories Mar. 06, 2018 | 7:00 PM & Mar. 06 & 07, 2018 | 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM The Rainbow Fish | May 11, 2018 | 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM & 6:30 PM

RiverCenter Advancement

BENEFACTOR LEVEL SPONSORS

RiverCenter is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Ticket sales meet only a portion of RiverCenter’s operating expenses. The balance is covered by contributions to RiverCenter. The generosity of many individuals and corporations helps RiverCenter present world-class artists and offer varied educational opportunities. To receive information about becoming a Member or Curtain Raiser, please call 706-256-3653 or email development@rivercenter.org.

RiverCenter Sponsors: Curtain Raisers

Curtain Raisers are RiverCenter’s major sponsors, granting agencies, or corporate contributors. The funds support RiverCenter’s diverse program schedule, including professional touring attractions and educational activities. RiverCenter values its phenomenal partners. List based on donations given as of July 30, 2017

DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSORS

SEASON SPONSOR

PHENIX CITY

CHAMPION LEVEL SPONSORS

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORS

Communicorp

Suntrust

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GOLD LEVEL MEMBERS SUSTAINER LEVEL SPONSORS

Anonymous (1)

Junior League of Columbus

Columbus Water Works

MetroPower, Inc

Creek Stand Partners, LP

Storage Master

Fox Theatre Institute SILVER LEVEL MEMBERS

Chick-fil-A, Inc. Giving Fund

University of Phoenix BRONZE LEVEL MEMBERS

Chattahoochee Pallets, Inc. 4

Duke and The Doctor

Knight-Rawls, Inc.

Rivertown Dental Care 5

RIVERCENTER MEMBERS

MARQUEE SOCIETY MEMBERS • The Marquee Society advances fulfillment of RiverCenter’s mission of “bringing together a variety of artists and audiences for entertainment, education and enrichment of the cultural life of our region.” Society members annually contribute $1,000 or more and know the true value of the arts and cultural preservation. Membership has its benefits. Please contact Lauren Minter at 706-256-3653 to discuss Marquee Society membership.

MARQUEE SOCIETY: GOLD LEVEL Dr. & Mrs. Ferdinand Q. Alcaide

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D. Link

Rick & Cindy Alexander

Mr. & Mrs. James B. Lipham

Fred & Catalina Aranas Family Foundation

Jacki W. Lowe

Thomas Barrett

Dr. William P. Kendall

Jacob and Claire Beil

Mr. Walter Miller, Jr.

Mrs. Tom B. Black

Mrs. A. Ben Moon, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Walker R. Bickerstaff

Jimmy & Barbara Motos

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bradley

Mr. & Mrs. Marc Olivie

Miss Lucy Hill Bowers

Dr. Carole Rutland & Mr. Robert D. Offer

Mrs. Otis B. Burnham

Ruth Ann & Lamar Powers

Ann Burr

Marnie Salter

Mr. and Mrs. Norman S. Easterbrook

Mr. Stephen M. Sawyer

M A R Q U E E S O C I E T Y: B E N E F A C T O R L E V E L

Mr. & Mrs. Thad Estes

Mr. and Mrs. Claude G. Scarbrough, III

Sally & Madden Hatcher

Bobbi A. Farber, MD, PC

Mary W. Schley

Suzanne and Joel Fine

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shinkle

Mrs. Frank D. Foley, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. J. Edward Sprouse

Dr. & Mrs. Mark R. Fortson

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Swift, III

Mrs. Mellie S. Fountain

Jim & Pat Thompson

Mr. & Mrs. J. Hudson Garrett

Chip and Audrey Tillman

Mrs. Stephen C. Hunter

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Tomlinson

Roderick C. & Stephanie Y. Hunter

Martha S. Tubb

Dr. William Kendall

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Turner

John & Kayron Laska

Drs. Bobbi Farber & Thomas Walsh

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Lawhorne Jr.

Chris Weaver

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M A R Q U E E S O C I E T Y: S U S TA I N E R L E V E L

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen T. Butler

M A R Q U E E S O C I E T Y: D I A M O N D L E V E L

Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Amos Dr. David & Suzanne Levine

Mary W. Schley Mr. and Mrs. Wright B. Waddell

M A R Q U E E S O C I E T Y: P L AT I N U M L E V E L Kriss and Lisa Cloninger

Dr. Franklin J. Star

Akitoshi & Etsuko Kan

Rick and Jan Ussery

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Martin, II

James & Teresa White

Mr. & Mrs. Jack J. Pease, III

Mr. & Mrs. M. Troy Woods

Dr. & Mrs. Richard S. Robbins

James D. & Ruth B. Yancey

Mr. Gavin Spence 6

SILVER & BRONZE MEMBERS • Individuals may become members of RiverCenter with a contribution of $100 or more. List based on donations given as of July 30, 2017

S I LV E R L E V E L

Col. & Mrs Robert Robinson

Phil and Marie Hand

Dr. and Mrs. Theus W. Rogers, Jr.

MGen (Ret.) and Mrs. Henry H. Harper

Barbara Rothschild

Sally & Madden Hatcher

Sally Rotunno

Ms. Betty L. Auten

Mr. & Mrs. William B. Hardegree

Corinne M. Haslam

Neil Block & Regina Satlof

Maria Luisa Aranas

Charlie and Pam Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. David Hay

Mr. George F. Schladensky

Dr. & Mrs. Philip L. Brewer

Mrs. Charlyn Kerr

Dr. & Mrs. Steven Henslee

Patricia Schneider

Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Bush

Ashok and Mary Kumar

Pamela C. Humber

Alex and Willette Shalishali

Matthew & Zarina Cheves

Ben and Annelle McCosh

Kevin and Donna Kelly

Ms. Eva M. Smith

Dr. Thomas Cochran

Bob & Stacy Poydasheff

Mrs. Jean Kent

Mrs. Bettye T. Spence

Dail and Christy Fields In memory of Wendell Lewis

Col. & Mrs. Robert H. Robinson

Mrs. Charlyn Kerr

Murray & Celia Solomon

Marlene & Robert Garnett

Ralph & Edith Satterwhite

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kilpatrick, Jr.

Mary Stewart

Mr. and Mrs. Mat Swift

Jo Ann and Ernie Kirk

Patty Kimbrough Taylor

M. E. Thorne

Dr. & Mrs. Ashok Kumar

Jim & Sue Trott

Marv & Vicki Lieberman

Ms. Lois Tryon

Julie and Neal Littlejohn

Richard M. Tucker In memory of Marjorie S. Tucker

Steve and Mary Hall

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Dr. and Mrs. Lamar Hamric

Anonymous

Joan S. Cheves

Jim and Mary Matthews

Mr. and Mrs. W. Mizell Alexander

Bonnie and Leslie Cohn

Ginny Mayher

Ray L. Allison

Red and Fay Coleman

Chris and Wendy Miller

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Ballengee

Rev. and Mrs. Mabry Collins

Vincent and Dian Naman

Peggy and Charles Batastini

Mrs. L. A. Cunningham

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Olson

Janice Beam

Mrs. Marion Cornwell

Bill & Pat Porter

Susan and Carter Berry

Donna J. Craig

Hon. & Mrs. Robert Poydasheff

Mrs. James J. W. Biggers, Jr.

Don & Bobbie Dakin

Mrs. Amy Robertson

Alfred & Courtney Blackmar

Dan & Sandy Dawson

Regina Satlof & Neil Block

Martha & Kelly Dimon

Ms. Julie A. Bray

Revs. Taylor and Grace Burton-Edwards

Frank and Jo Ann Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Etheridge, III

Ms. Jaunita Booker

Judge & Mrs. Kenneth B. Followill

Thomas B. Buck, III

Brett Gant

Revs. Grace & Taylor Burton

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gaymon

John & Eva Chappelle

Mr. & Mrs. David Hay

Tim Vinson Anita B. Walters Dr. Thomas A. and Sherry F. Wade Lamar & Dorenda Weaver Lynn and Rex Whiddon Jim & Ann White Jerrel and Laura Yates Mrs. Margaret G. Zollo

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The Capstone Society

“Assuring the Promise of Tomorrow” The Capstone Society is RiverCenter’s planned-giving program. The Capstone Society program was founded by the late Wendell Lewis. The society honors donors who disclose they have included RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in their estate plans. It provides RiverCenter the opportunity to recognize and thank these donors during their lifetimes. If you have made a planned gift to RiverCenter, Inc. and are not listed below, or if you wish to discuss how your planned gift can assist RiverCenter in its artistic and educational mission, please contact the Advancement office at 706-256-3653 or development@rivercenter.org.

Mr. & Mrs. W. Mizell Alexander Thomas B. Buck, III Mrs. Otis B. Burnham Dorothy Jean Bush

Nora Garrard Charlyn Kerr Virginia Norman Chris Weaver

“The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade we do not plan to sit.” —Nelson Henderson

Every aspect of the Marquee Society emblem has a special meaning. The gears represent our mill history and the collaboration of the Columbus Challenge.The bee in its hive is a powerful symbol of the workers who built the city and RiverCenter. The blue represents our connection to the mighty river and the creative flow of the arts. The gold represents your annual investment and commitment to quality. Each Marquee Society member embodies the spirit and sentiment of this design. To join the Marquee Society, visit rivercenter.org, email development@rivercenter.org, or call 706-256-3653.

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Cla ssi c Al bu m s Li ve pe rf o rm s

PINK FLOYD

DARK SIDE OF THE MOON The worldâ€™s greatest classic rock albums performed live on stage. No gimmicks. Note for note. Cut for cut.

CENTER STAGE

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CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PERFORMS

PINK FLOYD'S

'DARK SIDE OF THE MOON' I bought 'Dark Side of the Moon' in 1976. On 8-track. I've since owned it on cassette, vinyl, CD and digital download. I also bought the remastered box set. There's only a handful of albums that would warrant that kind of consumerism. 'Dark Side' was one of the albums that I need with me during every phase of my life. Pink Floyd takes us all on a journey. We live our lives alongside their masterpieces. They provide a soundtrack for our lives. Every time I hear 'Time' I can picture wood paneling, a stack of albums and a group of us,16 years old - full of dreams and hope.

Lose yourself in the beauty of the arts.

We perform the album like an orchestra would perform Mozart. With reverence. And awe. Since the onset of Classic Albums Live in 2003, we have been continually striving for perfection within the performance of the album. We never take this record for granted. We never rest on our laurels. The album demands a deft touch. We use our 'note for note' phrase as a credo, but we also get fanatical about 'tone for tone' and 'feel for feel.' This music demands greatness. The performance needs to be perfect. There is no grey area. You're either on the dark side of the moon or the bright side. Our orbit is sound. 'Dark Side of the Moon' is our flagship show. It's the show that changed our lives for the better. We hope that at some time during the performance - you close your eyes and dream of both the future and the past. And that you realize that you have grown up with one of the greatest pieces of music ever made. "And all that is now, and all that is gone."

CRAIG MARTIN

Founder and Music Director of Classic Albums Live We are pleased to play a supporting

TRACK LISTING SIDE ONE 1. Speak to Me 2. Breathe 3. On the Run 4. Time 5. Great Gig in the Sky

SIDE TWO 1. Money 2. Us and Them 3. Any Colour You Like 4. Brain Damage 5. Eclipse

Horn Arrangements: Braxton Hicks String Arrangements: Alex McMaster Intermission after the album - followed by a Pink Floyd greatest hits set. 14

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Barbara Pasternack

Ken Arthur

Artistic Director

Producing Director

Presents:

PETE THE CAT Book and Lyrics by

Music by

Sarah Hammond

Will Aronson

Based on the PETE THE CAT series of books by Kimberly and James Dean

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

Used with permission

Scenic Design by

Rob Odorisio

Music Direction by

Christopher McGovern

Costume Design by

Casting by

Jennifer Caprio Stage Manager

Philip B. Richard II

Jason Blitman Orchestrations by

Frank Galgano & Matt Castle

Director/Choreographer

Zi Alikhan

CAST

(alphabetical by role) Dad & Others .............................................................................................................EVAN WILBERG Jimmy Biddle ............................................................................................................... KELLY AUTRY Mom & Others...................................................................................................................LOULU LUZI Olive Biddle & Others ................................................................................................JAMIE ESPIRITU Pete the Cat......................................................................................................THADDEUS KOLWICZ The taking of pictures and/or making of visual or sound recording is expressly forbidden. Please check the houseboard for any program changes .This program from Theatreworks USA is supported, in part, with public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency,and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

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“Really Big Adventure” .......................................................................................Pete the Cat and company “Happy Roomates”.......................................................................................Jimmy Biddle and Pete the Cat “I’m Painting”................................................................................Pete the Cat, Mrs. Creech and Company “Big Adventure Jam”......................................................................................................Mom, Dad, OlBiddle “The Sneezing Song”.....................................................................................Olive Biddle and Pete the Cat “Happy Housecat” ....................................................................................................................Pete the Cat “Out From Under the Couch”..................................................…Pete the Cat, Jimmy Biddle and Company “VW Bus”...............................................................Pete the Cat, Jimmy Biddle, Olive Biddle and Company “Jam Jam”............................................................................................Gus the Platypus and Grumpy Toad “Magic World”.........................Pete the Cat, Gus the Platypus, Grumpy Toad, Jimmy Biddle, Olive ..Biddle “A Cat Named Pete” ........................................................................................Jimmy Biddle and Company

The Director and Choreographer are members of the STAGE DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS SOCIETY, a national theatrical labor union.

(alphabetical by role)

EVAN WILBERG (Dad & Others) is thrilled to be keeping his cool onstage in his second Theatreworks production. Last spring he played Mudge in TWUSA's Henry & Mudge. Other favorite credits include Templeton in Charlotte’s Web (Old Log Theatre), Eddie in Blood Brothers (Chameleon Theatre Circle), and various roles in The Laramie Project (Lyric Arts). KELLY AUTRY (Jimmy Biddle) is thrilled make his Theatreworks debut! Baldwin Wallace University 2016. Credits: A Charlie Brown Christmas -Charlie Brown (2016), All Shook Up -Dennis (2015), Spamalot -Sir Robin (2014), A Chorus Line -Mike (2014), Smokey Joe’s Café -Michael (2013), The Pokemusical -Ash Ketchum (2013/2016). He’d like to thank his family and friends for their love and support! LOULU LUZI (Mom & Others) is stoked to be jamming with this awesome show! Loulu recently graduated from NYU Tisch's New Studio on Broadway. Favorite past credits include: Heathers: The Musical (Veronica), The Last Five Years (Cathy), and Rock of Ages (Regina). Lots of love to Thad and the family back home! Twitter/ Instagram: @loululuzi JAMIE ESPIRITU (Olive Biddle & Others) is excited to be a part of Pete the Cat. She is a California native and graduate of UC Irvine. Previous work include Disney Cruise Line, Sweet Smell of Success (Rita), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Marcy Park). So much love to family, friends, and Theatreworks! THADDEUS KOLWICZ (Pete the Cat) is overjoyed to be on the road with Pete the Cat! Credits: OffBroadway: 90210 the Musical! (David Silver), National Lampoon's Bayside! The Musical! (Screech). Nat'l Tour: Rumplestiltskin (Charlie). Rgnl: Carrie the Musical (Stokes). Shout out to Lou, Chris, Lauren, Will and the family back home. Twitter/Instagram: @Thadhenry3

WILL ARONSON (Music) has composed the scores for My Scary Girl (Best Musical, NYMF 2009), Mother, Me and the Monsters (Barrington Stage; Boston Globe Critics’ Pick), The Trouble With Doug (NAMT; Theatreworks Palo Alto), and Bungee Jump (multiple Seoul productions), cited by the NY Times in 2013 as Korea’s “most popular original musical,” and Best Score winner at the 2012 Korea Musical Awards. Upcoming work includes Hansel & Gretl & Heidi & Günter (NAMT development grant), Wind-Up Girl (Ars Nova Uncharted), and the 22nd-century romantic comedy What I Learned From People, opening in Seoul this winter. Recipient of a Fulbright grant, an ASCAP Frederick Loewe Award, and a Baryshnikov Fellowship. SARAH HAMMOND (Book & Lyrics) is a Brooklynbased writer originally from South Carolina. She has written the plays Green Girl (SPF ’08 at The Public), House on Stilts (South Coast Rep Commission), Kudzu (Trustus), and also the book for String (Richard Rodgers Award, NAMT). Honors include a New Dramatists residency, Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Heideman Award, and a residency at The Royal National Theatre in London. Her current musical projects are Wind-Up Girl (Ars Nova Uncharted) and Jenny Talks to Aliens (EST Sloan commission). MFAs: U. Iowa Playwriting and NYU Musical Theatre Writing. ZI ALIKHAN (Director/Choreographer) Recent Directing: Lippa's Wild Party (Yale), Where Have You Gone. and The Maids (Williamstown), LaChiusa's Bernarda Alba (LIU-Post), The Grind. and Yo, Vikings! (Hangar Theatre), Five Times in One Night (Rutgers/ Mason Gross), and Summer&Smoke (BASiC). Recent Assisting: The Rose Tattoo with Trip Cullman (Williamstown), Ripcord at MTC and It Shoulda Been You! on Broadway (both with David Hyde Pierce). Proud alum: Drama League Directors Project, Soho Rep 21

Writer/Director Lab, Drama League Artist Residency Program, Manhattan Theatre Club Jonathan Alper Fellowship, Williamstown Directing Corps. Graduare of NYU/Tisch/CAP-21. www.zialikhan.com. Big TY to Dan, Barbara and Jason.

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CHRISTOPHER MCGOVERN (Music Director) Writing credits: Backwards In High Heels, Cagney (currently running OffBroadway), Lizzie Borden (Goodspeed), Dr. Radio (numerous productions), six children’s musicals for Stages of Imagination (two National Parents Choice Awards.), Disney Let The Memories Begin, Once Upon A Time, Color of The Wish (US/Tokyo/Hong Kong.) MD/Arranger/Pianist: NY: Tenderloin, Two By Two (w/Jason Alexander & Tovah Feldshuh), Ionescopade, Still Getting My Act Together (w/Gretchen Cryer), That’s Life, Sheba, Identical Twins, Fishkin Touch, others. Tour: Fame, Presidents Starring Rich Little. Regional: Joseph (w/William Katt), Another Summer (w/Marni Nixon), Hair, Next To Normal, Pajama, [title of show] (Larry - regional premiere), Godspell, Tommy, Little Shop, Dream A Little Dream, Marvelous Party, Sisters Of Swing, I Love A Piano, Last Five Years. International: Fame, arrangements for Lion King (Hong Kong, Lynne Taylor Corbett, dir/chor.), Aladdin (Tokyo Disney). Concert work: Heather Headley, Alison Fraser, Christiane Noll, Rupert Homes, Jason Graae, Liz Callaway, Susan Egan (including Carnegie Hall), many others.

THE STAGE DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS SOCIETY (SDC), founded in 1959, is the theatrical labor union that unites, empowers, and protects professional stage Directors and Choreographers throughout the United States. SDC’s mission is to foster a national community of professional stage Directors and Choreographers by protecting the rights, health, and livelihoods of all of its Members. SDC seeks to facilitate the exchange of ideas, information and opportunities while educating current and future generations about the role of Directors and Choreographers and providing effective administration, negotiations and contractual support for over 2000 Full Members and over 800 Associates.

PHILIP B. RICHARD II (Stage Manager) Off Broadway: Tokio Confidential and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Regional: Norwegian Cruise Line (Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor, Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasy), Orlando Shakespeare Theatre (Kiss Me Kate, Wittenberg, Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing), Orlando Theatre Project (All In The Timing, Souvenir), and Walt Disney World Entertainment. For all the kids and kids at heart. ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION, founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage

THEATREWORKS USA (Producer) founded in 1961, is America’s foremost professional theatre for young and family audiences. Its mission is to create imaginative and thoughtprovoking shows that are educational, entertaining and thought-provoking. Their 20162017 touring repertoire includes Charlotte’s Web; A Christmas Carol; Click, Clack, Moo; Freedom Train; Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School; Pete the Cat; Seussical; Skippyjon Jones Snow What; The Lightning Thief; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and The Teacher From the Black Lagoon & Other Story Books. Theatreworks’ honors include a Drama Desk Award, Off-Broadway’s Lucille Lortel Award, the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Award, the William M. Dawson Award for Programmatic Excellence given by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters and the Medal of Honor from the Actors’ Fund of America. www.TWUSA.org

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Made up of devoted, conscientious supporters of the arts, the members of RiverCenter Volunteers work tirelessly in support of the many programs, projects, and activities that RiverCenter produces or hosts. A major portion of the volunteers’ efforts involves ushering at events and assuring that all patrons have an enjoyable experience each time they visit RiverCenter. To receive information about RiverCenter Volunteers call Heather Watson at 706-256-3652. Mary Ann Alexander

Gregory Crockett

Priscella Jackson

Thomas Pope

Louise Spivey

Nina Alexander

Brenda DeRamus

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Shelley Anderson

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Joyce Richburg

Rose Sullivan

Sandra Barker

Pat Etemadi

Jan Knowles

Beverly Riley

Edweena Thomas

Belinda Barron

Linda Fannin

Tracy Knox

Sonjia Roberts

Brenda Thompson

Susan Benson

Connie Farrow

Carol Lee

Sierra Roberts

Karin Thompson

Sinnie Borel

Glenn Fleming

William Lee

Dianne Robinson

Mona Thorington

Ann Bowden

Deborah Ford

Audrey Lenig

Linda Rumold

Melode Thornton

Gail Brantley

Vickie Francis

Patti Lin

Wanda Rutledge

Marion Tiemeyer

Marie Brooks

Janet Gay

Jane Madayag

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Carolyn Tigner

Christina Brown

Joe Gay

Suzanne Maynard

Dolores Sanchez

Jim Tjoflat

Eloisa Brown

Rosalind Gilbert

Renee McBride

Beverly Schlitzkus

Nancy Tjoflat

Carl Burell

Mary Gist

Wanda McFadden

Charlie Scott

Connie Ussery

Pat Burell

Laverne Golden

Katrina McKinney

Susie Scott

Ron Ussery

Judith Burgess

Arnie Goodman

Charlotte McShurley

Sandra Severt

Irina Veschi

Trinna Bustamante

Lindy Goodman

Cheryl Meyers

Sandra Shackelford

Annice Walker

Cynthia Cain

Lois Griffiths

Debra Miller

Betty Shaw

Katherine Walker

Ann Carlisle

Barbara Grubbs

Edie Miller

Sabrina Shine

Sophia Walker

Bobbie Carter

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Sharon Mosely

Nancy Shipman

Geraldine Watson

Ricky Chambers

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Mrs. Stephanie Hunter Mrs. Lucia Reed Mrs. Linda Shinkle Mrs. Natalia N. Temesgen Ms. Judy Thomas Mr. Tom Titus Mr. Dave L. Troxel Mr. Wright Waddell Ms. Teresa White Mr. M. Troy Woods

RiverCenter Administration & Staff EXECUTIVE GROUP Norman S. Easterbrook, Executive Director, CEO John Camp, Production Director Cherwanda Jones, Operations Director Jannina Marion, Director of Business Affairs, CFO Jim Rutland, Program Director

De'Marcus Monroe, Ticketing Associate Rebekah “Chase” Worthey, Ticketing Associate

BUSINESS AFFAIRS Jannina McPherson, Director of Business Affairs, CFO Saida Wilson, Accounting Coordinator & HR Assistant Mahalia Dawes, Administrative Assistant

PRODUCTION John Camp, Production Director John (J.D.) Davis, Technical Director John Land, Stage Manager Austin Phillips, Stage Coordinator Lance Fraker, Audio Coordinator Randall Baptiste, Lighting Coordinator

OPERATIONS Cherwanda Jones, Operations Director Seth Burgamy, Events Manager Veronica Frazier, Facility Coordinator Marion Fletcher, Facility Services Specialist Ishmun Holcomb, Events Assistant ADVANCEMENT Heather Watson, Gina Tew, Marketing Specialist House Manager/Volunteer Coord. Tieanna Graphenreed, Advancement Assistant Billy Johnson, Security Lead Kasey Cross, Advancement Intern Terry Karnes, Security Officer

BOX OFFICE Jennifer Graham, Box Office Manager Indya Bussey, Assistant Box Office Manager Shonda Dugan, Ticketing Associate Zamar Griffin, Ticketing Associate Jasper Howell, Ticketing Associate Zach McDonald, Ticketing Associate

PROGRAMMING & EDUCATION Jim Rutland, Program Director Rick McKnight, Education Program Manager

Ticket Information The RiverCenter box office has tickets available for these series and events: TSYS Broadway on Broadway, Synovus Center Stage, RiverCenter Music, Discovery Matinees, and Spotlight Spe cials. Tickets also are available for programs presented by the Columbus Symphony Orches tra, CSU Schwob School of Music, and various third-party presenters. The box office accepts cash, and all major credit cards: VISA, Master Card, American Express and Discover. TICKETS AT THE DOOR—Tickets to events that are not sold-out may be purchased at the box office beginning one hour before the start of the event. SEASON TICKETS—Season tickets may be purchased at the box office by telephone (706-256-3632) or with order forms in RiverCenter publications and mailings. CUSTOM COMBOS—Tickets to single RiverCenter events may be purchased at a savings as Custom Combos. A Custom Combo consists of at least one ticket to each of at least

three events per patron. SINGLE TICKETS—Single tickets to individual RiverCenter events may be purchased without a service charge at the box office at the corner of Broadway and Tenth Street. For a service charge, tickets also may be purchased online at tickets.com. GROUP DISCOUNTS—Most RiverCenter events offer discounts on individual tickets sold to groups of 10 or more. For information call 706-256-3612. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS—Patrons must come to the box office to take advantage of most special promotions and discounts. Military, Public Service, Educator and Senior discounts are available on single ticket purchases to most events. Student Rush prices are available all day on the day-of-show at most events. Patrons using vouchers or gift certificates should note deadlines and restrictions that apply. No refunds are given for ticket price variances or special offers.

Important Information BOX OFFICE & PARKING BOX OFFICE—The box office at RiverCenter, located at the corner of Broadway and Tenth Street, is open Monday–Friday, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. It opens one hour before each performance and remains open through intermission. The box office is not open on federal holdays unless there is an event that day. FREE PARKING—Parking is available in the parking garage directly in front of RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Parking for those with disabilities is available in front of RiverCenter’s main entrance. The garage is managed by the City of Columbus, not RiverCenter.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY FIRE NOTICE—Exits are indicated by red “exit” signs. In case of fire or other emergency, please do not run, but walk to the exit nearest to your seat. 58

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS—The RiverCenter emergency phone number is 706256-3610. Please provide this number and your seat location to your personal contacts or child care providers.

HOUSE RULES NO BABIES IN ARMS—Everyone attending a ticketed event, including all children regardless of age, must have a ticket. BACKSTAGE AREAS RESTRICTED—For safety and security and out of respect for performers’ privacy, patrons are not given access to backstage areas before or after performances. HOUSE OPENING AND LATE ARRIVALS— RiverCenter’s Grand Lobby opens one hour prior to events and seating begins approximately 30 minutes before curtain. At the discretion of house management and in compliance with artists’

contractual agreements, latecomers will be seated at appropriate intervals during events. Latecomers may be seated near the entry doors out of courtesy to performers and other patrons.

to an usher for storing with RiverCenter Security. These items are retained by Security for sixty days then donated to Valley Rescue Mission, Inc. Own ers may claim lost items by calling 706-256-3610.

PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT—Please be courteous and turn off devices such as cell phones and pagers. Photography and recording is prohibited in the theatres.

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SMOKE-FREE POLICY—RiverCenter is a smokefree facility. Smoking is permitted in outdoor areas only. Thank you for your cooperation.

SPECIAL SERVICES BAR SERVICE—Bar service is available in the Grand Lobby prior to the start and during inter missions of most RiverCenter events. Food and drink is not permitted in the theatres. COURTESY CUPS—Refillable Courtesy Cups will now be sold at RiverCenter concessions for $10 each. These cups will be allowed into Bill Heard Theatre during select RiverCenter performances. Outside beverages are not permitted. ELEVATOR—A patron elevator is located between the entrances to Bill Heard Theatre and Studio Theatre. WHEELCHAIRS—Wheelchairs are available for patrons needing help getting to or from seating. Ushers will provide assistance. AUDIO AIDS—Subject to availability, infrared listening devices are available for hearing impaired patrons. They may be obtained free of charge by presenting personal identification to ushers. LOST AND FOUND—Lost items should be given

BILL HEARD THEATRE, STUDIO THEATRE, AND/OR LEGACY HALL—Call 706-256-3607 regarding availability of specific dates on the RiverCenter master calendar. Complete rental fees and policies can be found on rivercenter.org. PATRONS ROOM—The Patrons Room on the mezzanine level may be reserved for private functions by RiverCenter Members and Partners. For information call Jim Rutland at 706-256-3607. ILLGES PLAZA—Event and green space on 10th St. on North Side of Center may be reserved for special events. Call 706-256-3607.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS Emergency

706-256-3610

Event Information

706-256-3612

Ticket Information

888-332-5200

Season Ticket Purchases

706-256-3632

Group Sales

706-256-3612

Rentals

706-256-3607

Volunteer Office

706-256-3652

Development

706-256-3653

Marketing

706-256-3657

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