COLOR - Palace Theater · Reuben Garza (Percussion) a recent . graduate of the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, Reuben Garza is an active musician in the

1A Christmas Carol

COLOR

32 A Christmas CarolThe Palace Theater

420 Oak Street Baraboo WI 53913(608) 448-4400 neatosbakeshoppe.com

Mon-Sat 6am-2pm (year round)Memorial Day-Labor Day also open Sunday 8am-2pm

3619 13th Ave., Wis. Dells fawncreekwinery.com

OPEN DAILY, 11AM to 5PM

With this ad, get 1 logo glass with the

purchase of 1 bottle of wine. (Limit 2,

while supplies last)

WE LOVE GROUPS!Our Group Sales Department is here to make sure your group has the best theater

experience in Wisconsin Dells!

Tour groups, family reunions, school groups, corporate groups, whatever your occasion, we are here to help!

Groups of 15 people or more receive special pricing on all dinner and show tickets.

Contact our group sales office at 608-253-9000 or [email protected]

PALACE THEATERPALACE THEATERTHE

I N T H E D E L L S


PALACE THEATERPALACE THEATERTHE

I N T H E D E L L S

S C E N E S Y N O P S I S

ACT ONEScene 01 – Warehouse/Funeral/Street Scene (Dies Irae, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Christmas is Coming)

Scene 02 – Scrooge’s Office (Angels We Have Heard on High, O Come O Come Emmanuel, Ransom Captive Israel)

Scene 03 – Scrooge’s Bed Chamber (Joy to the World)

Scene 04 – Christmas Past: School

Scene 05 – Christmas Past: Fezziwig’s (On Christmas Night All London Will Sing, Wassail Wassail All Over the Town!)

Scene 06 – Christmas Past – Shelter for Poor (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)

Intermission – 20 minutes

ACT TWOScene 01 – Warehouse (I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Sing We Now of Christmas)

Scene 02 – Christmas Present: London Street/ Cratchit House (Sing We Now of Christmas, Away In A Manger, Deck the Hall)

Scene 03 – Christmas Present: Fred’s Christmas Party/Scrooge’s Bed Chamber

Scene 04 – Christmas Future: Cratchit House

Scene 05 – Christmas Future: Undertaker

Scene 06 – Christmas Future: Grave ( The Holly and The Ivy)

Scene 07 – Scrooge’s Bed Chamber

Scene 08 – Street/ Scrooge’s Office (O Come All Ye Faithful, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Joy to the World/God Bless the Master)

Run TimeAct One – 55 minutes

Intermission – 20 minutesAct Two – 50 minutes

presents

Adapted byDavid H. Bell

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERSAnthony J. Tomaska & Joseph Tomaska

ASSOCIATE PRODUCERRobert Andrew Kovach

PRODUCTION SUPERVISORDavid H. Bell

Directed by Ritchie Crownfield

Scenic DesignRobert Andrew Kovach

Lighting DesignSue Ellen Berger

Production Manager/Technical DirectorMichael Stein

Costume DesignAnne Slightam

Sound DesignEric Glazewski

Stage ManagerNico Rossetti

A CHRISTMASCAROL


B IO G R A PH IE S

Matt Edmonds (Fred): is extremely pleased to be here, but does find it ironic that he’s only managed to escape Chicago winter by going further north.

www.matt-edmonds.com

*Mitch Tebo (Ebenezer Scrooge): recently portrayed LBJ in All The Way (New Stage Theatre) Duncan in Macbeth (Arkansas Rep) and Carnes in the

groundbreaking Oklahoma! (Bard Summerscsape) directed by Daniel Fish. Additional credits include Tempest (Inwood Shakespeare), Moses, The Author (NYC Fringe Festival), Fix Me Jesus (Abingdon Theatre), Great Society (York Shakespeare) and Henry V (Arkansas Rep). Reuniting with David for the premier production of A Christmas Carol at The Palace is a special joy. Happy holidays!

Tamara White (Mrs. Fezziwig/Mrs. Dilber): Tamara’s pleased as punch to be at The Palace! She lives and usually works in Chicago - Google her if

you want to know more! Love to Greg and family!

Grayson Heyl (Mrs. Cartchit): was recently seen in Romeo & Juliet and The Tempest (Door Shakespeare), and The Jungle (Oracle Theatre). Thanks to David, the

production team, and her family.

Max Fabian (Ghost of Christmas Present/Businessman): has worked with The Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre and holds certifications with

Fight Directors of Canada and The Society of American Fight Directors.

Zachary Freier-Harrison (Young Scrooge/Ghost of Christmas Future): is a senior at Northwestern University. Recent Northwestern credits include Will in American

Idiot, Black in The Wild Party and Professor Bhaer in Little Women.

Ty Fanning (Dick Wilkins/Poultry Vendor/Man in Line): is a Chicago-based actor. His recent credits include: unMasqued Theatre (Wasteland), Muse of Fire (Cymbeline)

and Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (Midsummer).

*Ritchie Crownfield (Mr. Fezziwig/Businessman/Charity Man): (AEA) A Christmas Carol (Alliance Theatre) 10 years, Grapes of Wrath (Alliance Theatre), Men are From

Mars Women are From Venus (Dallas Theatre Center)

Ryan Bernsten (Topper/Turkey Lad): (EMC) Recent credits include Empire Burlesque at the Broad Stage and On the Town at the Marriott Lincolnshire. Love to DDR

and the fam. @ryanbernsten

B IO G R A PH IE S c o n t.

Caitlin Collins (Ghost of Christmas Past/Charity Worker/Peg): is Chicago-based. Past experience includes the Goodman Theatre, Indiana Repertory,

Drury Lane, and Griffin Theatre. TV: NBC’s Chicago Fire and Fox’s Empire.

Desiree Staples (Martha Cratchit/Missy Watkins/Laundress): A Recent Graduate from Northwestern University, Desiree can be seen performing all

over Chicago and Los Angeles! Love to David, Ryan, Ryan, Momo, and Matt.

Julia Rose Duray (Belle/Alice): is a recent graduate of the Northwestern University theatre program. She is delighted to be making

her Palace Theater debut! She sends love and thanks to her family and wonderful friends.

Kody Walker (Jacob Marley/Business Man): has recently worked with Chicago Shakespeare, Windy City Playhouse and Montana Shakespeare.

Thank you to The Palace and to David for bringing the joy!



Ben Barker (Tom Watkins/Undertaker): is thrilled to make his Palace Theater debut! Regional credits include October Sky (Marriott Theatre), Les

Misérables (Paramount Theatre), and Sweeney Todd (Porchlight Music Theatre). Proud NU alum. benjaminjonesbarker.com

Colin Morgan (Bob Cratchit): is new to The Palace Theater in the Dells from Chicago, IL. Colin has worked for Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Oracle

Productions, Redmoon, and in Memphis, Ft. Collins, Iowa, and Door County.

Christopher Herr (Peter Cratchit/Ensemble): A proud Northwestern graduate, some past favorites include Off Broadway: The

Underclassman (Tyler Pierce), Cuff Me: (Christian Grey), and Bayside: The Musical (Zach Morris). Many thanks to Melissa, Ed, David, Henry, Marilynn, Christine, his family, and of course, gabs.

Carly Cozad (Fan/Bess/Ensemble): A recent graduate of Northwestern University, Carly is thrilled to work with her former professor

and director, David Bell, on this fantastic production of A Christmas Carol.

Matthew Powell (Tiny Tim): Matthew, age ten, is thrilled to be back at Palace Theater! He has loved performing since age five and is a nationally ranked

dancer. Previous credit: Mary Poppins (Michael Banks). Big thanks to my family and teachers for their love and support. “God bless Us, Every One!”

June Rae Manley (Children’s Ensemble): Is thrilled for her first production at The Palace Theater. June dances tap and ballet for Performing Heart

Dance Studio since 2013, and competes in gymnastics for The Dells Gymnastics Center since 2014.


Ryan Manley Jr “RJ” (Children’s Ensemble): Thrilled to be in his first production at The Palace Theater. RJ plays basketball, football, hockey, baseball, and

four-wheeling and loves to watch his Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers.

Zoë Etzweiler (Children’s Ensemble): Zoë is thrilled to be making her professional debut at the Palace Theater. She’s in the 6th grade

at JYMS in Baraboo, WI. Her favorite role was Young Fiona in BTG’s Shrek. Zoë thanks her parents for their support.

Gennavive Meisel (Children’s Ensemble): A 4th Grade Homeschooler & 2nd Degree Brown Belt, Who Loves God, Family, Acting, Singing,

Dancing & Just Being A Great Friend.

David H. Bell (Playwright & Production Supervisor): is a professor and Director of the Music Theatre Certificate program, and Artistic Director of the American Music Theatre Project at Northwestern University. David has worked all over the world as a director, choreographer and author. His work has received 44 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations, for which he has won 11; the Dramalogue Award (L.A.); the Helen Hayes Award (Washington, D.C.); five Carbonall Award nominations (Florida); a Laurence Olivier Award Nomination (London); seven Atlanta Journal and Constitution Awards; the Atlanta Circle of Dramatic Critics Award; and three National Endowment writing grants. He has served as Artistic Director for the historic Ford’s

Theatre in Washington, D.C., and as Associate Artistic Director for Atlanta’s Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre. He has had more than 40 new plays and musicals produced internationally, including the Laurence Olivier-nominated musical HOT MIKADO. www.davidhbell.com

Ritchie Crownfield (Director): Actor in A Christmas Carol (Alliance Theatre) 10 years, Grapes of Wrath (Alliance Theatre), Men are From Mars Women are From Venus (Dallas Theatre Center)

+Robert Andrew Kovach (Associate Producer & Set Designer) An award winning full service design firm & production company. He has produced numerous musical theatre productions, as well as large corporate events, product launches, and press reveals. Robert was the associate producer to Carl Moellenberg on Broadway’s “American Idiot”. He has designed for Off-Broadway, tours, and regionally across the USA and in five countries. Robert has art directed or designed for TV, print ads, and commercials. www.KovEntertainment.com

Jed Feder (Music Supervisor) is a Chicago-based writer/composer, multi-instrumentalist, and actor. He has worked with the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Arena Stage, the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Chicago Children’s Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, and others. A proud Northwestern alum and member of the American Federation of Musicians. jedfeder.com

Sarah Wussow (Music Director/Piano) is extremely excited to be music directing A Christmas Carol at the Palace Theater. Favorite past productions include: Musical of Musicals! (the Musical), (Oregon Cabaret), The Drowsy Chaperone, (SRT) and Into the Woods (Thin Air Theatre). A huge thank you to her family for their love and support!



Reuben Garza (Percussion) a recent graduate of the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, Reuben Garza is an active musician in the Chicago music scene, frequently performing in various musical settings and genres in and around the city.

Anne Slightam (Costume Designer) is overjoyed to be a part of creative team for her sixth production at The Palace Theater. Past productions include; Mary Poppins, Pinkalicious, Ring of Fire, The Little Mermaid, and Lombardi. Anne is the proud owner and head designer at Anne Marie Fashion House located in the beautiful Wisconsin Dells. Anne Marie Fashion House services include alterations, costume design, ready to wear design, interior design, and millenary design. www.annemariefashionhouse.com

Sue Ellen Berger (Lighting Designer) is thrilled to be working with the dream team at The Palace! Sue’s worked regionally at The Finnish National Opera, Historic Pantages Theatre , Ordway Center, North Star Opera, Music Box Theatre, Carousel Dinner Theatre, Valleyfair, and Park Square Theatre, among many others. As Resident Lighting Designer at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Sue has designed over 150 shows there. She has been a guest artist with several universities and high schools, has taught theatre on the primary, secondary and college levels and is currently teaching Lighting Design at Concordia University in St. Paul.

Eric Howe (Assistant Lighting Designer) is thrilled to have the opportunity to serve as the Assistant Lighting Designer for his first production at The Palace Theater. A recent graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth, Eric has just completed his second successful season as Technical Director of Valleyfair Family Amusement Park in Shakopee, Minnesota.

Eric Glazewski (Audio Engineer/Designer) is excited to be behind the soundboard for his 6th show at the Palace Theater. Eric is a Wisconsin native and local business owner. He has been running sound and lights all around Wisconsin and Minnesota for local, regional and national acts since 2008.

Michael Stein (Production Manager/Technical Director) is very excited to be part of the production of A Christmas Carol at the Palace Theater. Michael has worked in the entertainment industry as everything from an Apprentice Stagehand to Production Manager. But for most of his career he was the Resident Stage Manager, Lighting Designer and Production Manager for the Carousel Dinner Theatre in Akron, Ohio. He attended Kent State University majoring in technical theatre and has worked in regional, summer stock, educational and dinner theatres from Maine to California. As always, love to Carlie for her patience and understanding of a theatre geek.

Patti Landa (Props) is thrilled to be back at the Palace Theater with the company of A Christmas Carol. Her credits include Lombardi and lead costume designer for CATS, St. Joseph High School, Kenosha, WI. Recently, she consulted on the Touring Company script for First Stage, Milwaukee, WI. Mostly as a volunteer, Patti has been backstage for over twenty years. She wishes to thank her family and friends for all their support.

Nico Rossetti (Stage Manager) a Dells local. She grew up in Arizona and is a graduate of the Northern Arizona University Theatre program. Some of her favorite credits include: (NAU) Equus, (Off-Broadway) Mare in the Men’s Room, (Regional) Hello, Dolly, The Buddy Holly Story and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Every show is dedicated to my friends and family who support my art.


ZFX Flying Effects (Flying) & Russell Morgan (ZFX Flying Director)

*Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)

+Denotes member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829

The Palace Theater would like to give a special Thank You to Habitat for Humanity Sauk-Columbia Restore,

located at 615 South Boulevard in Baraboo, for its donations and continued support throughout 2015!


PA L AC E T HE AT E R S TA F F

Anthony J. Tomaska and Joseph J. Tomaska ....................................................................... Executive Producers Dennis Cutinelli .................................................................................................... Vice President / General ManagerRobert Andrew Kovach .................................................................................................. Producer / Scenic DesignerMichael Stein ................................................................................................................................. Production ManagerJan Furinda ............................................................................................................................. Front of House ManagerMitchell Stanek ...................................................................................................................... Front of House ManagerHaley Horbinski ............................................................................................................................... Company ManagerAnne Slightam ..................................................................................... Costume Designer / Wardrobe SupervisorHelen Kilkenny ............................................................................................................................... Marketing ManagerSuzanne Hermsen ......................................................................................................................................... Group SalesMeagan Grunwald-Ciolkosz ...................................................................................................... Box Office Manager Sarah Bartol ............................................................................................................................... Box Office/Group Sales Deanna Harmon ............................................................................................................................................... Box Office Deborah Graves ................................................................................................................................................ Box OfficeBrandon Arbuckle ............................................................................................................................................ Box Office

PA L AC E T HE AT E R C R E W

Nico Rossetti ........................................................................................................................................... Stage ManagerEric Glazewski ..................................................................................................................... Audio Engineer / DesignerCory Vodvarka ............................................................................................................................................................. CrewOwen Boyd ................................................................................................................................................................... CrewJustin Force ................................................................................................................................................................... CrewRicky Pabon .................................................................................................................................................................. CrewPatti Landa .................................................................................................................................................................... Props


Wings, Burgers & Brews! • 28 flat screen TVs in our dining room and bar area

• Featuring many tailgate classics, along with wraps, salads, and our popular wing menu!

• Daily specials including Friday Fish Fry and Saturday Prime Rib!

• A large selection of craft beers to choose from!

608-254-1464 • Spring-Brook.com242 Lake Shore Dr. Wis Dells, WI

16 The Palace Theater

COLOR

Documents

COLOR - Palace Theater · Reuben Garza (Percussion) a recent . graduate of the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, Reuben Garza is an active musician in the