Hairspray 2010 Program

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Presents

Fr Sept. 3 7:30pmSa Sept. 4 7:30pmSu Sept. 5 3:00pm

Julian Wiles, Founder and Producing Artistic DirectorMarybeth Clark, Associate Artistic Director

W Sept. 8 7:30pmTh Sept. 9 7:30pmFr Sept. 10 7:30pmSa Sept. 11 7:30pmSu Sept. 12 3:00pm

Opening NightPay-What-You-Will

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Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas MeehanMusic by Marc Shaiman

Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc ShaimanBased on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John WatersOrchestrations by Harold Wheeler and Arrangements by Marc Shaiman

Directed by Marybeth ClarkMusical Direction by Amanda Wansa • Assistant Musical Direction by Mikey Nagy

Choreography by Lindsey Lamb Archer • Scenic Design by Julian Wiles and Stefanie ChristensenLighting Design by Julian Wiles and Stefanie Christensen • Costume Design by Barbara Young

Properties by Michael Christensen • Stage Management by Stefanie ChristensenTechnical Direction by Brian J. Porter

** Th Sept. 16 7:30pmFr Sept. 17 7:30pmSa Sept. 18 7:30pmSu Sept. 19 3:00pm


Director’s Notes

Hairspray is one of those scripts that we have been waiting to produce. It first hit Broadway in 2002 and ran for over 2,500 performances, closing in January 2009 after winning eight Tony Awards. Though I was not lucky enough to see it in NYC, I did fall in love with the soundtrack and followed the production from afar. It ignited a whole new generation of young theatre people and our TheatreSchool students began performing numbers from the show as soon as we could get our hands on the material. The idea of a young girl who is not just like everyone else appeals to the educator in me and the fact that she discovers her voice through music and dance makes the story really come alive. We wanted something special to celebrate our Dock Street Theatre homecoming and this show not only offers us a story we believed in, but the opportunity to cast many actors in their first show with Charleston Stage. Twenty members of our cast of thirty are performing for us for the first time!

I have always been a fan of John Waters, who wrote and directed the original movie version of Hairspray. I love that his stories are based on characters that most people overlook or push into the background. Hairspray manages to deal with the turbulent early 60s without becoming preachy or didactic; instead it allows us to vicariously relive the changing attitudes of the younger generation as they experience the music, fashion, fads and politics of the time. Tracy is not a typical leading lady – she is a big girl with big dreams and very big hair - but her clear view of herself and of right and wrong make her an instant favorite.

The following John Water’s quote is one of my favorites. It seems to sum up Tracy’s view of the world, except she is not reading banned books but delighting in learning the prohibited dance moves of the day.

“It wasn’t until I started reading and found books they wouldn’t let us read in school that I discovered you could be insane and happy and have a good life without being like everybody else.” — John Waters

In many ways, this quote seems to sum up the way I feel about theatre. Here’s hoping we all find a way to be “insane and happy and have a good life without being like everybody else”.

Marybeth Clark, Associate Artistic Director

Hairspray, 2010



Dock Street Theatre • America’s First Theatre

On February 12, 1736 the Dock Street Theatre opened with a performance of The Recruiting Officer. Built on the corner of Church Street and Dock Street (now known as Queen Street), the Historic Dock Street Theatre was the first building in America built exclusively to be used for theatrical performances. Flora, the first opera performance in America, took place at the Historic Dock Street Theatre.

The original Dock Street Theatre was probably destroyed by the Great Fire of 1740 which destroyed many of the buildings in Charleston’s French Quarter. In 1809, the Planter’s Hotel was built on

this site and in 1835 the wrought iron balcony and sandstone columns of the Church Street facade were added. A number of notable persons worked and patronized the Planter’s Hotel including the noted 19th Century actor Junius Brutus Booth (father of Edwin and John Wilkes Booth). Robert Smalls, an African-American Civil War hero, who stole a steamboat in the harbor and sailed it out past the Confederate-held Ft. Sumter turning it over to the blockading Union Fleet, served as a waiter in the hotel’s dining room prior to the war. Charleston’s famed Planter’s Punch was first introduced here.

After the Civil War, the Planter’s Hotel fell into disrepair and was slated for demolition but in 1935, at the urging of Mayor Burnet Maybank and other notable citizens, the original building was purchased from the Pearlstine family and became a Depression Era WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. At that time, the present theatre was constructed within the shell of the Planter’s Hotel. The hotel’s grand foyer became the grand foyer of the theatre and the hotel’s dining room now serves as the box office lobby. The beautiful woodwork and mantels of the second floor drawing room were salvaged from the Radcliffe-King Mansion (circa 1799) which stood at the corner of George and Meeting Streets and was razed to build the College of Charleston gymnasium, another WPA project. Modeled on eighteenth century London playhouses by Charleston architect Albert Simons, the present Dock Street Theatre’s new stage house and auditorium were built in the hotel’s courtyard. The local carpenters who were put to work as a part of this Depression era relief effort utilized locally grown and milled native black cypress for the beautiful warm wooden interior. Following this $350,000 renovation, The Historic Dock Street Theatre’s second grand opening took place on November 26, 1937. Notables in the audience included author DuBose Heyward (Porgy) who was named writer-in-residence.

The Historic Dock Street Theatre reopened for the third time on March 18, 2010 after a three year, $19 million dollar renovation by the City of Charleston. This extensive full-scale renovation brought the historic theatre into the 21st century with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, modern heating and air conditioning, and new restrooms and seating. In addition the theatre was made seismically secure and fully handicapped accessible. Extensive sound-proofing was added to ensure that outside noises no longer intruded on performances inside.

Now owned and managed by the City of Charleston, The Historic Dock Street Theatre—soon to enter its fourth century as the heart of Charleston’s artistic life—is home to many of the City’s finest cultural institutions including Spoleto Festival USA. Charleston Stage, which became the resident professional theatre at the Dock Street Theatre in 1978, produces over 120 performances each season and plays to more than 40,000 patrons annually. In addition, more than 15,000 South Carolina students enjoy special school day performances offered by Charleston Stage each year at the Historic Dock Street Theatre.



The Cast (In Alphabetical Order)

Sketch ................................................................................................................................................................................. Jerrad AkerWilbur Turnblad .........................................................................................................................................................Drew ArcherVelma Von Tussle ................................................................................................................................... Lindsey Lamb ArcherFemale Authority Figure ......................................................................................................................................Cathy ArdreyMale Authority Figure ...........................................................................................................................................David ArdreyPatrice ..........................................................................................................................................................................Rashida BeachEdna Turnblad ..........................................................................................................................................................Brian BogstadCindy Watkins ........................................................................................................................................................Brittany BryantGilbert ...................................................................................................................................................................Lee Hollis Bussie*Lorraine ............................................................................................................................................................Cassandra CaldwellJudine ...................................................................................................................................................................Everlyn CampbellBrad .............................................................................................................................................................................. Austin CantrellLou Ann .............................................................................................................................................................................. Calla ChuyShelley ................................................................................................................................................................................Betsy CribbPenny Pingleton ......................................................................................................................................... Stephanie S. Faatz*Shayna / Tracy US ....................................................................................................................................................Bailey GaskinMotormouth Maybelle ................................................................................................................................... Crystin GilmoreTracy Turnblad ...................................................................................................................................................Mary-E Godfrey*Kamilah ....................................................................................................................................................................Juanita B GreenSeaweed J Stubbs .................................................................................................................................... Ira Lindberg Harris*Lil’ Inez .......................................................................................................................................................................... Tamia Horton L’il Inez ..............................................................................................................................................................Annabelle IwegbueIQ ......................................................................................................................................................................Anthony MassarottoFender ........................................................................................................................................................................ Steven MoskosCorny Collins................................................................................................................................................................Mikey Nagy*Brenda ......................................................................................................................................................................... Caitlen PattonLink Larkin .............................................................................................................................................................Nicholas PiccolaThad ............................................................................................................................................................................ Tremaine RappAmber Von Tussle ..............................................................................................................................................Allison SchnakeStooie ........................................................................................................................................................................... Marcus ShulerDuane ............................................................................................................................................................................... Kevin ThornTammy ....................................................................................................................................................................Tyler Ann WilsonLuther ...........................................................................................................................................................................Gabriel Wright

*Members of Charleston Stage’s 2010-11 Professional Resident Acting Company

All cast biographies are located online on the Hairspray show page at www.charlestonstage.com.

Special Thanks

Special thanks to the Charleston Stage Scene Shop Volunteers, the TheatreWings High School Apprentices, Stuart Lawrence Salon, and the Producers of the feature film Little Red Wagon

(recently shot in Charleston) Zack Movie, LLC.


The Production Staff

Director .....................................................................................................................................................................Marybeth ClarkMusical Director..................................................................................................................................................Amanda WansaAssistant Musical Director .....................................................................................................................................Mikey NagyChoreographer....................................................................................................................................... Lindsey Lamb ArcherSet Designers ...................................................................................................... Julian Wiles and Stefanie ChristensenLighting Designers .......................................................................................... Julian Wiles and Stefanie ChristensenCostume Designer .............................................................................................................................................. Barbara YoungProperty Master ....................................................................................................................................... Michael ChristensenStage Manager .........................................................................................................................................Stefanie ChristensenTechnical Director ..................................................................................................................................................Brian J. PorterTheatreWings Deck Crew .................................................................................................................................. Eva McLaurinTheatreWings Dresser .............................................................................................Prentice Clark and Abby AllardiceTheatreWings Sound Assistant ............................................................................................................... Daniel McLaurinLight Board Operator ............................................................................................................................................. Chris RussellSound......................................................................................................................................................................................... NBS Inc.Sound Board Operator ................................................................................................................................................. Joey FerriUnion Flyman ................................................................................................................................ Joe Golz and Evan Russell

See Page 17 for more information on the TheatreWings Apprentice program and how you can join!


The Orchestra

Music Director .....................................................................................................................................................Amanda WansaAssistant Music Director .........................................................................................................................................Mikey NagyPiano ......................................................................................................................................................................Jordan AlexanderKeyboard 2 .............................................................................................................................................................Amanda WansaTrumpet ............................................................................................................................................................................Dan BellackTrombone .....................................................................................................................................................William McSweeneyReed 1 ....................................................................................................................................................................................Jack PettitReed 2 .............................................................................................................................................................................Jason BellackGuitar ............................................................................................................................................................................. John DurhamBass ................................................................................................................................................................................John KennedyPercussion/Drums .............................................................................................................................................Brian Widlowski

Jerrad AkerDrew ArcherLindsey Lamb ArcherCathy ArdreyDavid ArdreyKyle W. BarnetteSamille BaslerBrooke BazemoreRashida BeachBrian Bogstad Sam BookBrittany BryantLee Hollis BussieCassandra CaldwellEverlyn CampbellAustin Cantrell

2010/11 Acting EnsembleSam CassCalla ChuyMarybeth ClarkPrentice ClarkBetsy CribbBeth CurleyHelen DeBuseChris EdwardsStephanie S. FaatzCrystin GilmoreBailey Gaskin Mary-E GodfreyJuanita B GreenIra Lindberg HarrisTamia HortonRachel Hunsinger

Octavia IvoryAnnabelle IwegbueLee LewisAmber MannAnthony MassarottoJennifer MorlanSteven MoskosMikey NagyDonnie Newton Caitlen PattonNicholas PiccolaBen PooserBrian J. PorterTremaine RappAllison SchnakeTimothy Shaw

Marcus ShulerShelby SmithTeresa SmithAnna SouthKevin ThornLuke WhitmireTyler Ann WilsonGabriel WrightGeorge Younts

All 2010/11 ActingEnsemble biographies are now posted on each show page online atcharlestonstage.com.


Musical Numbers

ACT ONE1 Good Morning Baltimore ........................................................................................ Tracy & Company2 The Nicest Kids In Town ..........................................................................Corny Colllins & Company3 Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now ............Edna, Tracy, Penny, Prudy, Velma, Amber & Company4 I Can Hear The Bells ................................................................................................... Tracy & Company5 Miss Baltimore Crabs ......................................................................................................................... Velma6 The Nicest Kids In Town - Reprise ........................................................Corny Collins & Company7 It Takes Two ....................................................................................................................Link, Tracy & Men8 Velma’s Revenge ................................................................................................................................... Velma9 Welcome to the 60’s ...................................................................................... Tracy, Edna & Company10 Hear The Bells - Reprise ...........................................................................................................................Link11 Run and Tell That ........................................................................ Seaweed, Little Inez & Company12 Big, Blonde & Beautiful ...................................................Motormouth, Tracy, Edna & Company

10 MINUTE INTERMISSIONACT TWO1 The Big Dollhouse .......................................................................................................................... Women2 Dollhouse Playoff ..................................................................................................Matron & Company3 Good Morning Baltimore - Reprise ............................................................................................... Tracy4 You’re Timeless To Me .......................................................................................................Edna & Wilbur5 Timeless - Reprise ...............................................................................................................Edna & Wilbur6 Without Love ...............................................................Tracy, Link, Penny, Seaweed & Company7 Without Love Playoff ................................................................................................................. Company8 I Know Where I’ve Been .......................................................................... Motormouth & Company9 (It’s) Hairspray .............................................................................................Corny Collins & Company10 Cooties ..................................................................................................... Amber & Council Members11 You Can’t Stop The Beat - Part 1 .............................................................................Entire Company12 You Can’t Stop The Beat - Part 2 .............................................................................Entire Company13 Bows ...................................................................................................................................Entire Company


Scenes Baltimore - Early June, 1962

ACT ONEPrologue ................................................................................................................................. Baltimore MorningScene 1.......................................................................................................................... The Corny Collins ShowScene 2.......................................................................................................................Mama, I’m A Big Girl NowScene 3...................................................................................................................................................The AuditionScene 4.........................................................................................................................................................DetentionScene 5...................................................................................................................................................The MadisonScene 6.............................................................................................................................................................. SuccessScene 7...................................................................................................................................Welcome to the 60sScene 8 ...................................................................................................................................................... DodgeballScene 9......................................................................................................................................... The Record Shop

10 MINUTE INTERMISSIONACT TWOScene 1............................................................................................................ Women’s House of DetentionScene 2............................................................................................................................................Har-De-Har HutScene 3................................................................................................ Tracy’s Jail Cell & Penny ‘s BedroomScene 4..................................................................................................................... Motormouth’s InspirationScene 5.......................................................................................................................... Miss Teenage Hairspray


2010/11 Charleston Stage Professional Resident Acting Company

Lee Hollis Bussie (Gilbert)Lee Hollis grew up in Round Lake Beach, IL, where his first theatre experience was a production of Cinderella in which Lee played the Duke, and cried because his song was cut at the last second. Lee attended Grant Community High School where he was active in many different activities including football and theatre. After high school, Lee received his BFA in Musical Theatre from Western Illinois University, and also received training from Chicago’s Columbia College. Other interests include sports and film. Lee is thrilled to be in the beautiful town of Charleston making his Charleston Stage debut. Past roles include: Jim in Big River, Lucien P. Smith in The Boys Next Door (Black Hills Playhouse), Jamie Wellerstein in The Last Five Years (West Central Illinois Arts Center), Ronnie in Hair (Tibbits Opera House), Chad in All Shook Up (Summer Music Theatre), John in Miss Saigon, Robbie Fay in A Man of No Importance, George in The Actors Nightmare, and Papa Ge in Once on This Island (Western Illinois University). This season with Charleston Stage, Lee Hollis will be playing the role of Gilbert in Hairspray, Mr. Monroe in Bunnicula, Fred in A Christmas Carol, the Minister in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Rueben Clark in Blue, Chip in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Muff Porter in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Original Peter Pan.

Stephanie S. Faatz (Penny Pingleton)Stephanie grew up in Caledonia, NY, and began her performing career at age five as a last minute replacement for Rudulph the Red Nosed Reindeer (thank goodness one nose fits all!). She is a 2008 graduate of Fredonia State University, where she earned a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre/Dance Minor. While at Fredonia, she served as President of Alpha Psi Omega, VP of the Performing Arts Company and Co-Director of Random Acts Improv Troupe. Post graduation, she spent a season at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis, TN had a brief stint in Little Rock, AR at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse and has since been traipsing about the country with the Nebraska Theatre Caravan and Hampstead Stage! A few favorite roles include Eliza Doolittle (My Fair Lady), Abilgail Adams (1776) and Mayzie La Bird (Seussical!). This season with Charleston Stage, Stephanie will be playing the role of Penny Pingleton in Hairspray, Chester the Cat in Bunnicula, Caroline in A Christmas Carol, acting in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Rona in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Aunt Polly in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Tiger Lily in The Original Peter Pan.

Mary-E Godfrey (Tracy Turnblad)Mary-E, from Milledgeville, GA, comes from a musical family and has been singing all of her life. She graduated from Oklahoma City University with a BM in Music Theatre and a minor in History. While at OCU, Mary-E was an officer in the SAI music fraternity and active in fundraising for Relay for Life and for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. She is also a Girl Scout! Favorite roles include Sarah Jane Moore (Assassins), Snout (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Lucy van Pelt (YAGM, Charlie Brown), the Fairy Godmother (Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella), and she has sung with the jazz band for every school she’s attended since 7th grade. Mary-E is honored to be part of the first Resident Company in the historic Dock Street Theatre since its restoration. This season with Charleston Stage, Mary-E will be playing the role of Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, Mrs. Monroe in Bunnicula, Mrs. Crachit/Mrs. Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol, acting in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Olive in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Mrs. Harper in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Mrs. Darling in The Original Peter Pan.


Ira Lindberg Harris (Seaweed J. Stubbs)Ira is honored and humbled to be making his Charleston debut! He is a native of Virginia Beach, VA, and a graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory. Theatre credits include: Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Ragtime), Al Calinda (Working), Captain (Anything Goes), Morocco (The Merchant of Venice), and Hans (Cabaret). In summer 2009 he was seen at the Papermill Theatre in Lincoln, NH performing as Adrian (Smokey Joe’s Cafe) and a dancing sailor in On the Town. Prior to Charleston Stage Harris understudied the role of Joe in Show Boat with Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre. Harris is a proud member of Phi Mu Alpha- men’s music fraternity of America, and Alpha Psi Omega- national honorary dramatic service society. Many thanks to friends and family for all their love and support. This season with Charleston Stage, Ira will be playing the role of Seaweed J. Stubbs in Hairspray, Bunnicula in Bunnicula, Billie Bones/Topper/Toy Seller/Gentleman Visitor/Future in A Christmas Carol, Edna McCarthy in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Blue Williams in Blue, Mitch in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Injun Joe in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and also acting in The Original Peter Pan.

Mikey Nagy (Corny Collins)Mikey comes to South Carolina far away from his home state of Ohio. He recently got his BFA in Musical Theatre, Minor in Piano from Shenandoah Conservatory located in Virginia. His educational credits include: Moonface Martin (Anything Goes), Phil D’Armano (Lippa’s The Wild Party), Man 1-Gangster (Kiss Me, Kate), Man 2-Jordan (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change), Ragtime, and Thurio/Speed US(Two Gentlemen of Verona) directed and choreographed by Tony Nominee Lara Teeter. Regional credits include: King Herod (Jesus Chris Superstar), Judah/Ca-lypso Soloist (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Bennie Buchsbaum (Little Me), Glad Hand (West Side Story), Lefou US (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), Bud/Daisy (Bat Boy the Musical), Hairspray, The Producers, Singin’ in the Rain, Fiddler on the Roof, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Evita, and Bye Bye Birdie. Mikey is also a proud member of Alpha Psi Omega. “Sometimes when you dream, your dreams come true”. This season with Charleston Stage, Mikey will be playing the role of Corny Collins in Hairspray, Harold the Dog in Bunnicula, Young Ebeneezer/Caroler in A Christmas Carol, Mr. Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, William Barfee in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Johnny in Helium, acting in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Peter Pan in The Original Peter Pan.

Guest Artist Crystin Gilmore (Former Charleston Stage Professional Resident Actor)

Crystin Gilmore (Motormouth Maybelle)Crystin was born in West Tennessee to a preacher and an educator. She discovered her love for performing in school talent shows at an early age. Her true passion would soon evolve into acting. Crystin received her BFA from the University of Memphis where she studied under the direction of Robert Barry Fleming and Maxwell Li. Some of her favorite productions were Godspell (Sonia), The Crucible (Tituba), and Sueno (Princess Estrella). After graduation, Crystin received an internship with Charleston Stage where she was seen in Beehive: The 60’s Musical (Wanda) and The Skin of Our Teeth (The Fortune Teller), to name a few. She was named one of The Best New Acting Temps by Charleston City Paper. Her most recent credits include It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues (Eloise) at Circuit Playhouse, Home (Pattie Mae) with Hattiloo Theatre, Crumbs from the Table of Joy (Aunt Lily) at Circuit Playhouse, and Caroline, or Change (Dotty) at Playhouse on the Square. She was nominated for best supporting actress in a musical for the roles of Eloise and Dotty and was the recipient of the Memphis Ostrander’s Larry Riley Rising Star Award. Crystin is very excited to perform again with Charleston Stage at the Dock Street Theatre. She hopes her return is as well received as her enthusiasm to be here. She currently lives in New York with her loving Husband Jules and plans to keep her dream alive.


Who We Are

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Administrative StaffFounder and Producing Artistic DirectorJulian Wiles [email protected]

Associate Artistic Director &Director of EducationMarybeth [email protected]

Director of FinanceJudy [email protected]

Director of MarketingBeth [email protected]

Audience Services ManagerGina [email protected]

Donor Relations and Special Events ManagerHelen [email protected]

Director of Music EducationAmanda [email protected]

Education AssociateLindsey [email protected]

Assistant to the Producing Artistic DirectorBetty [email protected]

Production StaffProperty MasterMichael [email protected]

Resident Scenic DesignerStefanie [email protected]

Technical DirectorBrian J. [email protected]

Costumer In ResidenceBarbara [email protected]

Box Office StaffMagen Boles, Lee Hollis Bussie, Stephanie S. Faatz, Mary-E Godfrey, Ira Lindberg Harris, Stacey Lathem, and Mikey Nagy

LocationsClassrooms and Rehearsal Studios The Plaza at East Cooper629 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite 7Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464(843) 856-3822

Scene & Costume Shop19 Warren StreetCharleston, SC 29403 (843) 577-0868 Fax: (843) 577-9869

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2010/11 Charleston Stage Board of Trustees

OfficersMr. Brandon GuestBlue Water BenefitsPresident

Mr. Dave MarleyWachovia BankVice President Mrs. Suzanne LynchWachovia BankTreasurer

TrusteesMrs. Natalie BluesteinBluestein & Douglas

Dr. Glyn CowlishawPinewood Preparatory School

Mr. Sam GilnerBerchtold Corp

Mrs. Katherine GlennCommunity Volunteer

Mrs. Mary MillettePhilips Medical Systems

Mrs. Jennifer McElveenCommunity Volunteer

Dean Valerie MorrisCollege of Charleston, School of the Arts

Mrs. Jennifer MurraySouth Carolina Bankand Trust

Mr. John RosenRosen, Rosen & Hagood, LLC

Mr. Gregory C. RothschildThe Carolinas Financial Network

Mr. Halsey SchreierClawson & Staubes

Mr. Michael ShewanMichael DavidAssociates

Mr. Chris SouthBlackbaud

Mr. Jeffrey TibbalsNexsen Pruet LLC

Mr. Paul VannattaVannatta Group ofMerrill Lynch

Mrs. Sandra VineyardCommunity Volunteer





2010/11 Sponsors

Show SponsorsMr. and Mrs. William B. HewittPiggly Wiggly Carolina CompanyPublix Super Markets CharitiesThe Albert Sottile FoundationSouth Carolina Electric & Gas CompanySouth Carolina Bank & TrustMr. and Mrs. Steven SwansonThe Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation

Family Series SponsorPiggly Wiggly Carolina Company

Annual Gala SponsorsBlueCross BlueShield of South CarolinaBlue Water BenefitsDixon Hughes

SummerStage SponsorsSarah and Michael BookSam, Cindy, Liz and Jeb HinesMr. and Mrs. Steve KendrickBruce and Elizabeth NortonBeth and Matt Yaun

Business MembersPlatinum Business Members:Blue Water BenefitsMcElveen AutomotiveVannatta Group of Merrill Lynch

Gold Business Members:Blackbaud, Inc.Southern Lumber and MillworkVendue Inn

Silver Business Members:Appalachian SpringsBerchtold Corporation

Bronze Business Member:College of Charleston School of the ArtsDunes West Golf ClubRosen, Rosen & Hagood, LLC

Member Rewards Card Businesses82 Queen RestaurantBin 152Blossom RestaurantBocci’s Italian RestaurantCirca 1886 RestaurantCypress RestaurantGilligan’s RestaurantsThe Library at Vendue InnMagnolias RestaurantMcCrady’s RestaurantMUSE Restaurant and Wine BarToast of Charleston

Abby Allardice ............................................... School of the Arts

Sam Book .........................................................Academic Magnet

Mary Lee Carter............................................. School of the Arts

Sam Cass ........................................................... School of the Arts

Prentice Clark ................................................. School of the Arts

Kaitlyn Fulford ..........................................................Home School

Tom Hill ..........................................................................Wando High

Rachel Hunsinger ........................................ School of the Arts

Riv Jenkins .......................................................Academic Magnet

Kelsey Lewis ................................................................Wando High

Daniel McLaurin .....................................................Home School

Eva McLaurin ............................................................Home School

Aaron Morgan............................................................Wando High

Elizabeth Norton .......................................................Porter-Gaud

Kurt Nugent ...................................................Academic Magnet

Ray Nugent .....................................................Academic Magnet

Timothy Shaw ................................................ School of the Arts

Shelby Marie Smith ...................................Academic Magnet

Cory Stegelin .................................................. School of the Arts

2010/11 TheatreWings Apprentices

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Apprentice Program, is a FREE intense, hands-on,

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spend between 3-20 hours each week working in

Charleston Stage’s scenic and costume shops, as well

as backstage during rehearsals and performances of

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For more information contact Brian J. Porter Technical Director at (843) 577-0868 or

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Angels ($10,000 +)City of CharlestonBarbara Burgess and John DinkelspielThe Albert Sottile FoundationThe Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley FoundationThe Dubose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial FundWachovia Wells Fargo FoundationThe Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation

Grantors ($5,000 - $9,999)Anthony and Linda BakkerBlue Water BenefitsFrank and Katherine GlennBrandon and Katherine GuestJennifer and Doug McElveenMark Elliott Motley FoundationPearlstine Family Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SCSouth Carolina Electric & Gas CompanyMr. and Mrs. Steven Swanson

Executive ($2,500 - $4,999)Berchtold CorporationSouth Carolina Arts CommissionSouth Carolina Bank & TrustVannatta Group of Merrill LynchSandra and Philip Vineyard

Producers ($1,000 - $2,499)Jane and Allan AndersonBlackbaud, Inc.Natalie and Scott BluesteinSarah and Michael BookAndy and Alfina CapelliJean CarltonJill and John ChalstyThomas and Alma ClymerJanis and Charles CoeCollege of Charleston FoundationDrs. Frank and Theresa Cuoco Randy and Elaine CuthbertsonBill and Sarah DaleyDr. and Mrs. Charles Darby, Jr.Dennis DrewMr. and Mrs. John M. DunnanNancy and Ralph EdwardsDr. and Mrs. F. Strait Fairey, Jr.First Carolina Risk Management AdvisorsJoyce and Gerry GherleinWes and Donna HenryMr. and Mrs. William B. HewittChristina S. HomerGlenn Keyes ArchitectsEdward and Gina Kozek

Elisabeth and Spencer LynchPaul and Suzanne LynchAdriane and John McAvoyJoanne and Morgan MortonD. NortonCeleste and Charles PatrickPinewood Preparatory SchoolPost and Courier FoundationDr. and Mrs. J.W. RhodesLisa and Joe RiceDr. and Mrs. Robert M. SadeNicholas and Barbara SantellaClaire and Joseph SchadyTed and Susan SoderlundCatherine and Christopher SouthW. Cecil and Charline StricklinMichael W. StruveJames H. SuddethJerry N. TheosMrs. Maurice ThompsonChris and Rosemary TountasFrank and Barbara TribbleUricchio, Howe, Kress, Jacobson, Toporek, Theos & Keith, P.A.

Supporting Players ($500 - $999)Angelique CunninghamBonnie FraserRen and Judy ManningJim and Mary MilletteJennifer and Sean MurrayAnne and John RosenDebbie and Greg RothschildJanine and Ron SieversElaine and Bill SimpsonFerd and Nancy Tedesco

Patrons ($250 - $499)Sam GilnerValerie B. Morris, CofCExxonMobil FoundationThe Felder Foundation

Friends (up to $249)Ms. Jonea Crider AdamsAaron G. ClarkEaton CorporationMr. and Mrs. Doug HaackKeitt HanePeter HolmiLinda W. JamesDouglas McCoy and Danny JonesMr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Sears, IIITrident United WayMs. Marlene WilliamonDrs. Jane Tyler and Curtis Worthington

2010/11 Charleston Stage Contributors

Contributions to Charleston Stage directly support our vast arts education initiatives that reach over 20,000 Lowcountry youth annually. Year round, students participate in Charleston Stage’s in-school Outreach enrichment workshops, TheatreWings Apprentice Program for high school students, after school acting classes and low-cost and free special school-day matinees. This funding also provides scholarships for underprivileged youth. All contributions to Charleston Stage are fully tax deductible. For more information, please contact the Development Office at (843) 856-5316.

Thank you for 33 years of support for Charleston Stage’s arts education initiatives. Please support Charleston Stage in its efforts to grow these programs and reach even more youth! The following contributors have made donations to Charleston Stage between May 1, 2009 - August 9, 2010:


Elisabeth and Spencer LynchPaul and Suzanne LynchAdriane and John McAvoyJoanne and Morgan MortonD. NortonCeleste and Charles PatrickPinewood Preparatory SchoolPost and Courier FoundationDr. and Mrs. J.W. RhodesLisa and Joe RiceDr. and Mrs. Robert M. SadeNicholas and Barbara SantellaClaire and Joseph SchadyTed and Susan SoderlundCatherine and Christopher SouthW. Cecil and Charline StricklinMichael W. StruveJames H. SuddethJerry N. TheosMrs. Maurice ThompsonChris and Rosemary TountasFrank and Barbara TribbleUricchio, Howe, Kress, Jacobson, Toporek, Theos & Keith, P.A.

Supporting Players ($500 - $999)Angelique CunninghamBonnie FraserRen and Judy ManningJim and Mary MilletteJennifer and Sean MurrayAnne and John RosenDebbie and Greg RothschildJanine and Ron SieversElaine and Bill SimpsonFerd and Nancy Tedesco

Patrons ($250 - $499)Sam GilnerValerie B. Morris, CofCExxonMobil FoundationThe Felder Foundation

Friends (up to $249)Ms. Jonea Crider AdamsAaron G. ClarkEaton CorporationMr. and Mrs. Doug HaackKeitt HanePeter HolmiLinda W. JamesDouglas McCoy and Danny JonesMr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Sears, IIITrident United WayMs. Marlene WilliamonDrs. Jane Tyler and Curtis Worthington


Jane and Allan AndersonNatalie and Scott BluesteinSarah and Michael BookAndy and Alfina CapelliJean CarltonJill and John ChalstyThomas and Alma ClymerJanis and Charles CoeDrs. Frank and Theresa CuocoRandy and Elaine CuthbertsonBill and Sarah DaleyMr. and Mrs. John M. DunnanNancy and Ralph EdwardsDr. and Mrs. F. Strait Fairey, Jr.The Felder FoundationJoyce and Gerry GherleinFrank and Katherine GlennWes and Donna HenryChristina S. HomerGlenn Keyes Architects

Edward and Gina KozekElisabeth and Spencer LynchPaul and Suzanne LynchValerie B. Morris, CofCBob and Barb NicolaiD. NortonFred Pittman FundPinewood Preparatory SchoolDr. and Mrs. J.W. RhodesLisa and Joe RiceDr. and Mrs. Robert M. SadeNicholas and Barbara SantellaTed and Susan SoderlundCatherine and Christopher SouthTom and Peggy SpainW. Cecil and Charline StricklinMichael W. StruveJames H. SuddethFerd and Nancy TedescoJerry N. Theos

Director’s Circle

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Darby, Jr.Dennis DrewMr. and Mrs. William B. HewittAdriane and John McAvoy

Angelique CunninghamBonnie FraserRen and Judy Manning

Director’s Circle Box Members Fellows as of August 9, 2010

Anthony and Linda BakkerBarbara Burgess and John Dinkelspiel

Director’s Circle Platinum Members

Young Professional FellowsDouglas McCoy and Danny JonesJennifer and Sean Murray

Anne and John RosenDebbie and Greg Rothschild

Director’s Circle Gold Members

Director’s Circle is a group of Charlestonians who wish to promote the growing professionalism, creativity and excellence of Charleston Stage performances and arts education programs. Members provide support for professional actors and musicians from across the U.S. and underwrite its extensive arts education programs, which reach over 20,000 Lowcountry youth each season. For more information, please contact the Development Office at(843) 856-5316.

The Dock Street Theatre, Founded 1736

Chris and Rosemary TountasFrank and Barbara TribblePaul and Jennifer VannattaSandra and Philip VineyardThomas Waldrep

Jim and Mary MilletteJoanne and Morgan MortonCeleste and Charles Patrick

Claire and Joseph SchadyJanine and Ron SieversMrs. Maurice Thompson

Brandon and Katherine GuestJennifer and Doug McElveen

The Dock Street Theatre, Founded 1736

Claire and Joseph SchadyJanine and Ron SieversMrs. Maurice Thompson

Associate Sponsor: Mr. and Mrs. Steven Swanson

Mystery at the Dock

At a breakneck pace, four actors create 130 roles in

this hilarious high-spirited theatrical romp based

on Alfred Hitchcock’s cinematic 1935 masterpiece

and John Buchan’s best-selling spy novel. A journey

filled with wit, wisecracks, and clever stage devices,

Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps is an adrenaline-filled

adventure not to be missed!

Adapted by Patrick BarlowDirected by Marybeth Clark

October 29 - November 7, 2010Dock Street Theatre

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT WWW.CHARLESTONSTAGE.COM OR CALL (843) 577-7183, M-F 12PM-5PM.

Coming Up Next!

Adult: $34 - $48 Senior: $32 - $48 Student: $22 - $48

Sponsored by:

Bunny Bites at the Dock

When the Monroe family finds a baby rabbit at the

movie theatre while attending the film Dracula, they

can’t help but bring it home and care for it. Chester,

the sensitive and keenly observant family cat, soon

decides there is something odd about the rabbit

when he discovers that the juice is being sucked out

of the family vegetables! It’s up to him and Harold to

save the Monroe family from this vampire-menace!Adapted for the stage by Jon KleinDirected by Amanda Wansa

October 15 & 16, 2010Dock Street Theatre

Adult/Senior/Student: $22

2010-11 SeasonA Christmas Carol, Dec. 3 - 19, 2010The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Dec. 11 & 18, 2010Blue, Jan. 21 - 30, 2011The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Feb. 11 - 20, 2011

Helium, Mar. 11 - 20, 2011The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mar. 25 - 27, 2011The Original Peter Pan, Apr. 15 - May 1, 2011

Documents

Hairspray 2010 Program