IMAGINE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

May 11-14, 2017 Northland Performing Arts Center

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——————— Production Staff ———————

Michael Newsome: Director. has worked at the Westerville Public Library for the past 13 years. He has been involved in Community Theater from a very young age, and began directing local productions in 2007. He has previously directed Hair and Hairspray for the Imagine, as well as Reefer Madness, Footloose, and The Rocky Horror Show. He has also appeared as a performer, with favorite roles including Pseudolus in A Funny Thing, Orin Scrivello in Little Shop of Horrors, and Mordred in Camelot. Tremendous thanks to the cast and crew for their hard work and dedica-tion, and special thanks to Brian for his continuous love and support. Jonathan Brock Stewart: Music Director/Conductor. is happy to be back for another show at NPAC. His last project with Imagine was last fall's Rocky Horror Show as Conductor. Previous music directing credits include A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, Little Shop of Horrors, [title of show], A Broadway Christmas Carol, and Hairspray. In addition to his community theater obsession, Jonathan teaches general music and choir in the Groveport Madison School District. Kristin Michels: Choreographer. is blessed to choreograph Sister Act and work with an amazing staff and cast. Favorite past shows include The Wedding Singer, with Imagine Productions, as well as Sweet Charity, Reefer Madness, Grease, Footloose, and Beauty and the Beast with other theatre troupes around central Ohio. By day Kristin works in HUD multifamily mortgage banking, usually while listening to Hamilton or Michael Jackson. She would like to thank her husband, John, and children, Sophia and Jack for holding down the fort at home so she can do some-thing creative that doesn’t involve play-doh. Andrew Willis: Assistant Music Director, Accompanist. studied music at Capital University and is organist/accompanist for King Avenue United Methodist Church. He has music directed and worked on numerous theatre productions some of which include Available Light Theatre's Merrily We Roll Along, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, The Columbus Children's Theatre's The Wedding Singer, Red Herring's Assassins and The Short North Stage's The Last Five Years. Last year he collaborated with Andrew Graham (Music Director, Wicked) in arranging music for the new musical Subways Are For Singing. In addition to this he

has performed with CGMC and Capital Pride Band including the first joint concert between these groups at The Capital Theatre for the world premier of the song he co-wrote, It Gets Better.

Dante DiNucci: Stage Manager. is excited to be joining Imagine once again this season. He has worked on the past three shows of the 2016-2017 season. You may have seen him as a Phantom in Rocky Horror and most recently in Jesus Christ Superstar as Tormentor. He has been in several other productions around Columbus but recently was in the 75th Annual Spring Show with Vaud-Villities. He is thrilled to be on the production staff for Sister Act and hopes you enjoy this Talented Cast.

IMAGINE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Sister Act

Music by Alan Menken

Lyrics by Glenn Slater

Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner

Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane

Directed by Michael Keith Newsome

Musical Direction by Jonathan Brock Stewart

Choreography by Kristin Gloege Michels

Sister Act is presented by special arrangement with Music Music Theatre International

421 W. 54th Street, 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10019 www.mtishows.com

——————— Musical Numbers ———————

ACT I

"Take Me To Heaven (Nightclub)”…………………...…..….Deloris, Tina and Michelle

“Fabulous, Baby!" …………………………………….….Deloris, Tina and Michelle

"The Perfect Place”………………………………………..………….……...Nuns

"Here Within These Walls" …………………….….Mother Superior, Deloris and Nuns

“It’s Good to Be a Nun" …...Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Theresa, Nuns and Deloris

“When I Find My Baby” ..………………..…..…………….Curtis, Joey, TJ and Pablo

"I Could Be That Guy" …………………….….………………..Eddie and Ensemble

“Here Within These Walls” (Reprise) …………..…………..Mother Superior and Nuns

“Raise Your Voice” ……..…Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert and Nuns

"Take Me to Heaven" (Nuns Choir Version)………....Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus,

Mary Robert and Nuns

"Sunday Morning Fever" ………………..…….....Deloris, Monsignor, Mother Superior,

Mary Patrick, Eddie, Sister Mary Lazarus, Sister Mary Robert and Nuns

ACT II

"Take Me to Heaven - Newscast" ……………………………………….….....Nuns

"Lady in the Long Black Dress" …………………….………….…Joey, TJ and Pablo

“I Haven’t Got a Prayer” ………………..……………………...…....Mother Superior

"Bless Our Show" ……………………………………….….….…Deloris and Nuns

"Benedicta-ta for Now" ………….……………………….Mother Superior and Nuns

“The Life I Never Led”……………………….…………………………Mary Robert

“Fabulous, Baby!” (Reprise) …………...…………Eddie, Deloris, Nuns and Ensemble

“Sister Act”……………………………………………………….……......Deloris

“When I Find My Baby” (Reprise)……………………...……………..….…….Curtis

“The Life I Never Led” (Reprise)……………………………………...…Mary Robert

“Sister Act” (Reprise)………………..……………Deloris, Mother Superior and Nuns

“Spread the Love Around………………………………….………….Full Company

“Raise Your Voice”…………………………………………………...Full Company

——————— CAST ———————

Dakotah Sellers: Michelle/Choir Nun. is so excited to be in her first Imagine production! She’s previously been in Seussical (Gertrude McFuzz), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Edwin Drood), and Into the Woods (The Baker’s Wife) at Olentangy High School, Seussical (Mrs. Mayor) at Worthington Community Theatre, and in Cabaret (Texas – Kit Kat Girl) and Lucinda in Into the Woods at Capital University. She’s currently pursuing and BM in Vocal Performance from Capital University with a minor in Psychology.

She would like to thank her family and friends, (especially Emma and Chris for being her mini Capfam during this show).

Marco Wade: Ensemble. is happy to be performing in his first Imagine show! You may have seen Marco performing in other Columbus productions with Vaud-Villities, Columbus Entertainment Productions 4 Charity, and recently in Hilliard Arts Council’s production of Hairspray! Marco started dancing at the age of 9 at Columbus Youth Ballet, was a Varsity Cheerleader and Columbus All Star Dancer for 4 years. Mckinley Witt: Nun. is very excited to be a part of Sister Act! Some of her favorite past productions have included Anne of Green Gables (Anne), 13: The Musical (Charlotte), and Seussical the Musical (JoJo). Mckinley is finishing up her freshman year at Upper Arlington High School, where she is part of the Freshman Choir as well as Women’s Glee. In addition to performing, Mckin-ley enjoys baking, writing, and listening to music. She would like to thank Michael and the rest of the company for this fantastic

opportunity, as well as her family for their love and support. She hopes that you enjoy the show!

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Corey R. Notman: Joey. is thrilled to be back on stage in his second Imagine show as a performer. Previously he was heard as Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors. He has also directed Avenue Q and Xanadu with Imagine, of which both were nominated for a Jebby Award for Production of the year. Corey works at BMW Financial Services, and in his free time enjoys updating his home with his fiancée, Mark. Enjoy the show! Tyrell Reggins: Eddie Souther. is a teaching artist originally from Columbus, Ohio graduated from East High and recently Wright State University with a B.A in Theater Studies. Some of his professional credits are; Hairspray, Fences, Sister Act, Footloose, and got the opportunity to perform at Kings Island in the "Remember when the 70's" show. He is so excited to be performing this beautiful music and story. Peggy Rennick: Sister Mary Lazarus. is thrilled to be performing in her first Imagine Productions presentation. Her first public appearance took place at age 3 when she sang Oh My Papa for the customers at her grandparents bar and she’s been singing ever since. Peggy performed with Vocal Spotlight, a high energy eight part harmony group for eight years and with SNAP Performance Productions for 10 years. She is a cantor and choir member at St. Andrew Church, a cast member of Columbus

Entertainment 4 Charity and a 35 year veteran of Vaud-Villities. She would like to thank her husband, Steve, who has been her best supporter and rock for over 45 years.

——————— WHO’S WHO ———————

CAST (In Order of Appearance)

Deloris………………………………………………….……...…………......Shauna Davis

Tina…………………………………………………………….……..……....Adriane Gray

Michelle……………………………………………………...………..…...Dakotah Sellers

Curtis……………………………………………..………………Christopher Humbert, Jr.

TJ………………………………………………………………..……..…….…Brian Gray

Ernie………………………………………………………...…………….…Ben Brewster

Joey…………………………………………………………..…………..Corey R. Notman

Pablo……………………………………………………….…………...Alexander Almeida

Eddie……………………………………………………………………......Tyrell Reggins

Mother Superior…………………………………………………………..Julia McCafferty

Monsignor O’Hara……………………………………………………….…...Dan Griscom

Sister Mary Patrick…………………………………………………..……….…Amy Lang

Sister Mary Robert………………………………………………..………Eryn Hollobaugh

Sister Mary Lazarus………………………………………….……….…….Peggy Rennick

Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours………………………………………………..Emma English

Sister Mary Theresa…………………………………………………….…...Ben Brewster

Nuns……………..…..Ashton Brammer, Revae Butler, Taylor Crumrine, Laura Falb, Kate Glaser, Kristy Glaser, Mackenzie Leland, Ceci Navaratnam, Mckinley Witt Ensemble…………………………………………...….…...Mareece Mitchell, Marco Wade

Thank you to our sponsors!

——————— WHO’S WHO ———————

CREW

Director………………………………………………..…………..…..……Michael Keith Newsome

Assistant Director……………………………………………..………..…... Todd Holland-Falcone

Music Director………………………………………….………………..…Jonathan Brock Stewart

Assistant Music Director……………………………………………………………...Andrew Willis

Choreographer………………………………………………………...……...Kristin Gloege Michels

Costume Designer…………………………………………………..….………….Jackie Farbeann

Artistic Director………………………………………………….……………..……Esther Stinson

Stage Manager……………………………………………………..………….….…Dante DiNucci

Assistant Stage Manager…………………………………………….……………….Isabel Bagley

Set Designer…………………………………………………………...……...……Melissa Gordon

Sound Technician ………………………………………………………….………..Jesse Charles

Light Technicians…………………………………………………………..……...Michele Chaney

Stage Crew………………………………………………………….…………………. Mark Willis

BAND

Conductor….………………………………………………...….…………Jonathan Brock Stewart

Piano…………………………………………………………………….……………Andrew Willis

Percussion…………………………………….……………….…….…………….….....Los Giles

Strings…………………………………………………………………………...……….Jen Sper

Bass………………………………………..…………………….…………………....Ryan Combs

Guitar…………………………………………………………...……………….…Zsolt “Z” Dvornik

Synthesizer..…………………………………………………..………….……………..Liz Troyer

Trombone…………………………………………………………………..………...Lisa McNally

Reeds………………………………………………………….………...…...Sam Holland-Falcone

Trumpet………………………………………………………………....Katie Brink and Ben Hunter

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Amy Lang: Sister Mary Patrick. is a woman of strange and varied talents who friends and strangers alike say is good for a laugh or a trick with her boobs. She started out as a girl from the Midwest with dreams of making big on Broadway, she moved to New York City, honed her skills, and become an amazing waitress! In her free time Ms. Lang enjoys the simple things in life, things like air conditioning, binge-watching shows on Netflix. She dreams of a

day in the not so distant future, when the world will come together in harmonious agreement that celery is the worst and should be destroyed. Kill it! Kill it with fire!

Julia McCafferty: Mother Superior. is thrilled to be in her first Imagine production. You may have seen Julia recently under the sea as Ursula in The Little Mermaid (Westerville -2016), or breathing fire as Dragon in Shrek (Wagnall's 2016). Julia has been acting and singing since the age of 10. Theatre has given her a family (husband met during a production of Oliver), and a love for the stage that has endured for over 25 years. Fun fact; Julia

attended eight years of catholic school, and worked for the Dominican Sisters of Peace as a Marketing Assistant. She draws much of her inspiration for Mother Superior from real experience. Julia thanks Imagine Productions for the opportunity to share the stage with this extremely talented and beautiful cast. This weekend her teenage sons are performing in their high school musical. Mom is so sorry to miss your show, but I know you will BREAK LEGS! Love and hugs to my family both on and off stage.

Mareece Raymondo Mitchell: Ensemble. is an American choreographer, dancer, singer, actor, and songwriter. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, but was raised in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He began taking Tap dance classes at the age of 5. He went on to study and perform various styles of dance with Dr. Nappier in Harlem, New York. He was also a student at the Balletmet Academy. He attended Ohio State University, where he majored in Political Science and Dance. He has choreographed and

performed in various cities across the US, such as Detroit, Atlanta and Chicago, NYC where he is well known for his hip hop dance skills. Mareece has sung, danced, and choreographed for 5 years in the Vaud­Villities Christmas and spring shows. He's an instructor and performer with many dance organizations and companies in central Ohio.

Ceci Navaratnam: Choir Nun. has been in three previous productions. Imagine's Rocky Horror, State of the Arts 1940's radio show, and Worthington's Music Man. Thank you Imagine for having me, and to my family for all there support Ramesh, Serina, Sharmini and Devan Navaratnam.

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Dan Griscom: Monsignor O’Hara. is thrilled to be making his Imagine debut with this amazing cast. Dan has been active in many local theaters. Some of his favorite roles include Grimsby in Westerville's The Little Mermaid, Grandpa Potts in Grandview's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Wizard in Pickerington's The Wizard of Oz. By day, Dan is Fiscal Officer of the Westerville Public Library. He thanks his family and friends for their love and support!

Eryn Hollobaugh: Sister Mary Robert. is so excited to be on the Imagine stage again for Sister Act, her 4th musical with Imagine Productions! Some of her favorite previous roles include Veronica Sawyer in Imagine's Heathers the Musical and Serena in Star Players Legally Blonde. Outside of theatre, Eryn works as a nanny and owns her own photography business. She would like to thank her friends and family for all their support with her crazy schedule and learning to live with the phrase "I can't, I have rehearsal".

Christopher Humbert, Jr. : Curtis. is happy to be appearing in his first 'Imagine Productions' show. He is currently a sophomore Vocal Performance major at Capital University, and hopes to continue his education in Performance and Pedagogy in the future. His past roles include Jimmy Early (Dreamgirls), Shrek (Shrek the Musical), Narrator (Into the Woods), Booker T. Washington (Ragtime), Pooh-Bah (The Mikado) , and Subway Ghost (Ghost the Musical). He has also worked as a professional bass soloist in

various choral and oratorio settings, and has achieved several awards, scholarships and honors in vocal competitions. He would like to thank his mother, Karen, his previous coaches and educators and even his current cast and crew mates for providing such an open and fun theatre experience throughout his life.

Mackenzie Leland: Choir Nun/Fantasy Dancer. is excited to join the cast of her fist ever Imagine production. She is relatively new to the Columbus theater community and hopes to continue growing as a performer through this experience. She has been seen most recently in Hilliard Arts Council’s Hairspray. She has also been seen as Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest with Curtain Players under the direction of Jeb Bigelow. Mackenzie would like to thank her wonderful support system for their encouragement and

patience.

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(in alphabetical order by last name)

Alexander Almeida: Pablo. is excited to be part of Sister Act, based on a movie he's watched religiously since it's release. You might have seen him on stage as Inspector Kemp in Imagine's Young Frankenstein, or most recently as Panch in LTOB'S The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. He would like to thank his friends and Mom for their constant support specifically Paul his big man.

Ashton Brammer: Choir Nun. is from Ironton, Ohio and is excited to be debuting with Imagine Productions with this production of Sister Act. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.A. in English & Theatre. Ashton’s recent theatre credits include: Little Off Broadway Theatre's "Turn of the Screw" (Miss Jessel), SRO Theatre Company's "Big River" (Mary Jane Wilkes), Short North Stages' "Christmas in Columbus” (Ensemble), and GCP Player's "One for the Show" (Wy

Hodges). Additionally, Ashton serves as an Actor/Host for Columbus' chapter of the Dinner Detective. She would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support, and in the words of Walt Disney, "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."

Ben Brewster: Ernie/Sister Mary Theresa. is jazzed to light up the stage in his first show at Imagine Productions. You may have caught him on stage this past year in his community theatre debut as Will Parker in Oklahoma! or as The Lion in The Wizard of Oz at Upper Arlington High School. He is a Junior this year and hopes to study musical theatre at the collegiate level. Ben enjoys singing in his high school Vocal Ensemble and is an Eagle Scout from Troop 96. He'd like to thank his family, friends, and mentors for the

outstanding support. Ben can’t wait for you to hear him raise his voice and he hopes to leave the audience violently sick with a bad case of the “Sunday Morning Fever”. Furthermore, he can assure you his performance is one suited for ALL AGES.

Revae Butler: Choir Nun. I have enjoyed theater all of my life and being apart of it just makes me happier! I have played various roles from a orphan to the red queen to now Vaud-Villities and Sister Act!

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Taylor Crumrine: Choir Nun/Fantasy Dancer/Homeless Person. She is so excited to be working with such a talented cast, crew and production team in her first Imagine Production. Some of her favorite past roles include Mrs. Gloop in Willy Wonka and Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly! Taylor would like to thank her friends and family for being such an amazing support system. She would like to especially thank Mrs. M for helping her realize her love of theatre and being her stepping stone to amazing things in her life.

She would also like to praise her wonderful mother for not only being her best friend and most trusted ally, but for believing in her when she doesn’t believe in herself and pushing her when she just wants to take a nap. DWNGAA.

Shauna Davis: Deloris Van Cartier/Sister Mary Clarence.

is super excited to be back at NPAC with Imagine Productions!

She most recently played Sarah in Ragtime with Gallery Players,

was Regan in Christmas in Columbus with Short North Stage, and

made her Columbus debut on the NPAC stage in South Pacific as

Ensign Cora MacRae. She's both excited and terrified to be

playing her biggest role yet as Deloris Van Cartier. She would like

to send the biggest 'thank you' to Michael for giving her the chance to explore her Fabulous

side! She also extends her sincerest thanks to the entire cast and crew for this experience

and their love. Finally, she would like to send all the love to her friends, family, and amazing

boyfriend for being so supportive. Thank you all for supporting the arts in Columbus!

Emma English: Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours. is thrilled to be

in her second production with Imagine! Emma is a senior at

Capital University pursuing a degree in music and theatre. Some

of her favorite roles include Martha Dunnstock in Heathers,

Katisha in The Mikado, Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, and Marmee

in Little Women. Emma would like to give endless thanks to her

parents and sister, and her best friend Makenzie, who is second to

"nun"!

Laura Falb: Choir Nun. is excited for her first show at Imagine!

She is currently a sophomore at The Ohio State University where

she is majoring in theatre. She was most recently seen in OSU's '7

Ways to Say I Love You' this February. Some favorite credits

include 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' (Olive) and

Spring Awakening (Wendla). She'd like to thank to her family and

friends for supporting her constantly. Spread the love and enjoy the show!

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Kate Glaser: Choir Nun. is incredibly thrilled to be participating in her first production at Imagine! She is currently a sophomore at Upper Arlington High School where she is involved the Women’s Glee, the Symphonic Choir, and the Vocal Ensemble. Kate has most recently been seen in Central Ohio shows such as, Oklahoma! (Laurey), South Pacific (Liat), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Dorothy), The Wizard of Oz (Glinda), and 13: the Musical (Patrice). Kate would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for their

constant love and support and this amazing cast and creative team for giving her this fabulous opportunity to “raise her voice”!

Kristy Glaser: Choir Nun. is beyond thrilled to be sharing the stage with her daughter, Kate, after a 30-year hiatus from performing. Favorite past productions include The Pirates of Penzance (Mabel), Arsenic and Old Lace (Abby), and Steppin' Out at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. When she is not singing and dancing in her habit, Kristy works for First Community Church. She gives a huge thanks to Imagine Productions for the chance to work with such a creative, talented and energetic cast, and she sends

love to her husband, Scott, and her son, Jacob, who support and encourage her always. Big hugs to her favorite actress, Kate, for the nudge back onto the stage, and for the opportunity to be a mother/daughter act in Sister Act.

Adriane Gray: Tina/Choir Nun. is totally stoked to join Imagine Productions’ fabulous cast and crew of Sister Act! In the past 6 months, she has been busy on stage in local productions of Hairspray and South Pacific. Adriane is a proud graduate of Capital University’s Conservatory of Music, where she obtained degrees in Voice Performance and Vocal Music Education, respectively. She has taught Elementary music classes as well as summer youth music camps. Currently, Adriane teaches private

voice and beginning piano lessons to students around the Columbus area. When Adriane isn’t teaching or at rehearsals, she enjoys playing the piano, doing yoga, vacationing at the beach, eating ice cream, and loves playing with her sweet dog, Daisy — Can you dig it?

Brian Gray: TJ. is thrilled to be returning to the Imagine stage for his fifth show with the company. Previous credits include Hairspray (Seaweed), Rent (Collins), and the ensemble for Dreamgirls and Millie. Other Columbus credits include Zanna Don't (Arvin) with Evolution Theatre and 1940's Radio Hour (Neil) with State Of The Arts. Much love and thanks to mom, dad, Becky, and my love Brian.