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About Great Lakes Theater ...................................................................................................................4

Trustees ................................................................................................................................................6

Donors ...................................................................................................................................................8

Dial “M” For Murder ...........................................................................................................................17

The Cast .............................................................................................................................................18

A Welcome Message from the Producing Artistic Director .................................................................20

Our Sponsors ......................................................................................................................................21

Who’s Who: The Artistic Company ......................................................................................................22

Staff: Great Lakes Theater ................................................................................................................27

Playhouse Square Guest Services ......................................................................................................30

February/March at Playhouse Square .................................................................................................31

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AbouT Great Lakes Theater

The mission of Great Lakes Theater, through its main

stage productions and its edu-cation programs, is to bring the pleasure, power and relevance of classic theater to the widest possible audience.

Since the company’s incep-tion in 1962, programming has been rooted in Shakespeare, but Great Lakes commitment to great plays spans the breadth of all cultures, forms of theater and time periods –– including the 20th century –– and pro-vides for the occasional mount-ing of new works that comple-ment the classical repertoire.

Classic theater holds the capacity to illuminate truth and enduring values, celebrate and challenge human nature and actions, revel in eloquent language, preserve the traditions of diverse cultures and generate communal spirit. On its main stage and through its education pro-grams, GLT seeks to create visceral, immediate experiences for participants, asserting theater’s historic role as a vehicle for advancing the com-mon good and helping people make the joyful and meaningful connections between classic plays and their own lives.

The company’s commitment to classic theater is magnified in the educational programs that surround its productions. Since its inception, GLT has had a strong presence in area schools, bring-ing students to the theater for matinee perfor-mances and sending specially trained actor-teach-ers to the schools for weeklong residencies devel-oped to explore classic drama from a theatrical point of view. GLT is equally dedicated to enhanc-ing the theater experience for adult audiences through Surround, a series of community pro-grams that explore the themes of a main stage production. To this end, Great Lakes Theater regularly serves as the catalyst for community events and programs in the arts and humanities that illuminate the plays on its stage.

Great Lakes Theater is one of only a handful of American theaters that have stayed the course as a

classic theater. As Great Lakes moves into a new era with a permanent home in the Hanna Theatre, the company reaffirms its belief in the power of partnership, its determination to make this com-munity a better place in which to live, and its commitment to ensure the legacy of classic the-ater in Cleveland.

Great Lakes Theater’s fall 2014 production of Les Misérables. (Photo by Roger Mastroianni)

Great Lakes Theater’s fall 2014 production of The Merry Wives of Windsor. (Photo by Roger Mastroianni)

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TrusTees Great Lakes Theater

ChairThomas G. Stafford*†

PresidentSamuel Hartwell*

SecretarySusan Hastings*

TreasurerWalter Avdey*

TrusteesMichelle ArendtDalia BakerViia R. BeechlerDavid L. BialoskyKim F. Bixenstine*Mitchell G. Blair*Todd M. BurgerWilliam Caster*Beverly J. CoenGail L. CudakCarolyn Dickson†Leslie Dickson

William B. Doggett†Carol Dolan*Edward DonnellyTimothy J. Downing*Dr. Howard EpsteinNatalie Epstein*†Dianne V. FoleyRudolph H. Garfield †Stephen H. GariepyHenry G. GrendellElizabeth A. GroveDiane HuppWilliam W. Jacobs*†John E. Katzenmeyer†Denise Horstman KeenJonathan LeikenWilliam E. MacDonald III†Ellen Stirn Mavec†Mary J. MayerJohn E. McGrathLeslie H. MoellerDanielle M. MorrisJanet E. Neary*†Robert D. Neary†Pamela G. Noble*

Laura PasseralloMichael J. Peterman†Thomas A. Piraino Jr.Timothy K. Pistell†David P. Porter†Georgianna T. Roberts†Rudolph K. SchmellerJohn D. Schubert†Peter Shimrak†Laura Siegal†Mark C. Siegel*Sally J. Staley*Diana W. StrombergGerald F. UngerDonna WalshThomas D. WarrenNancy WellenerKevin M. WhiteJulie Sabroff WilloughbyPatrick ZohnRebecca A. Zuti

* Executive Committee† Life Trustee

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Renowned pianist Mona Golabek brings her mother’s true tale of survival and triumph to the stage. Featuring live performances of classics by Chopin, Beethoven, and Debussy, Pianist is a deeply moving story infused with hope and the life-affirming power of music.

based on the book The Children of Willesden Lane by Mona Golabek & lee Cohen adapted & directed by hershey Felder

vanya and sonia and masha and spikeapr 3 – 26 | allen theatre

Siblings Vanya and Sonia’s unremarkable but stable lives are about to be upended when their fading B-movie-star sister descends upon their quiet country home with a revelation — and sexy boy toy Spike — in tow. Existential, Chekhovian despair and family squabbling has never been as funny as in Christopher Durang’s zany, Tony Award-winning comedy.

written by Christopher duranG directed by bruCe Jordan co-produced with Geva theatre Center

fairfieldmay 1 – 24 | outcalt theatre

“Peace. Love. Respect for all.” So goes the motto of Fairfield Elementary. But when a young teacher’s misguided attempts at celebrating Black History Month take a hilariously dark turn, chaos erupts. Fairfield is a razor-sharp, insightful comedy from Cleveland playwright Eric Coble that examines how we each determine what’s appropriate and inappropriate, and whether “We Shall Overcome.”

written by eriC Coble directed by laura kepley

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Donors Great Lakes Theater

The trustees, staff and artistic company of Great Lakes Theater express our deepest gratitude to the hundreds of supporters of “Cleveland’s Classic Company.” The donors listed below made generous gifts between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. “I can no other answer make but thanks.” Twelfth Night, Act III, Scene iii

Make a Contribution

Great Lakes Theater served over 100,000 students and adults last year through its Hanna and Ohio Theatre mainstage productions and education programs throughout northeast Ohio. This would not have been possible without the annual support of hundreds of the generous donors listed below. Please join the Great Lakes Theater family by making a tax-deductible contribution to support Cleveland’s Classic Company. Visit the “Support Us” section of our website (www.GreatLakesTheater.org) or call us at (216) 453-4442 to learn more about our membership and donation programs.

The Cleveland Foundation*** Cuyahoga Arts and Culture**

Company Sponsors$100,000 and above

The George Gund Foundation***The John P. Murphy Foundation*

The David & Inez Myers Foundation***

Ohio Arts Council***The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation***

Lead Sponsors$50,000 to $99,999

The GAR Foundation***The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation***

The Kulas Foundation***The Reinberger Foundation

Shakespeare for a New Generation – National Endowment for the Arts

The Sherwick Fund

Sponsors$25,000 to $49,999

Sponsors

*3 – 5 consecutive years as an Annual Fund donor**6 – 9 consecutive years as an Annual Fund donor

***10 or more consecutive years as an Annual Fund donor

The Business Alliance of Great Lakes Theater

THE LEGACY SOCIETY

LEAVE A LEGACY!

Great Lakes Theater’s Legacy Society honors individuals, families, foundations and other generous donors that make gifts to Great Lakes Theater’s Endowment Fund

or have made a provision for Great Lakes Theater through their estate plans.

Please consider becoming a member of the growing list of generous Great Lakes Theater Legacy Society supporters and help ensure that classic theater endures for

future generations in northeast Ohio by designating Great Lakes Theater a benefi ciary in your will, trust, or other estate plans.

“Evermore thanks.” Richard II, Act II, Scene ii

*Deceased: The legacy of these generous donors lives on for future generations.

For more information regarding planned gifts, please contact Don Bernardo, Great Lakes Theater’s Director of Development,

(216) 453-1068 | dbernardo@greatlakestheater.org.

Marilyn* and Paul* BrentlingerWillard and Donna Carmel

Mary* and Leigh CarterNatalie and Morton Epstein

Edward S. GodleskiSamuel S. Hartwell

Kate LunsfordMary Anne* and Jack McGrath

Janet and Bob Neary

James A. Nelson*Donald and Anne Palmer

Lynn and Tim PistellProfessor Alan Miles Ruben and

Judge Betty Willis RubenGeorge* and Marjorie* SpringerThomas G. and Ruth M. Staff ord

Arthur L. ThomasAudrey* and Dick Watts

Chuck & Maureen AdlerMary ArchambaultJerry & Kathy BerkshireElizabeth BishopCarol BrennemanMr. James BrownMr. & Mrs. Laurence ChanningTom & Anita CookMs. Marilyn DeweesPete & Margaret DobbinsMr. William Dolan

Mr. & Mrs. L. William ErbJeffrey FordMs. Margaret KaczmarekRuben KasapMs. Theresa KuehnThomas & Anne LaMotteDr. Roseanne LechnerHoward S. LevinDavid & Leslee MiraldiFulton & Thea O’DonoghueThomas J. Pajk

Mr. William PlesecMs. Mary L. PollakDonna & James ReidKeith & Margaret RobinsonMr. & Mrs. John SouthworthJan & Bill SternMr. & Mrs. William W. TaftArthur L. ThomasMr. & Mrs. George ThomasRoger & Nancy WelchansAnn Wisnieski

welcome! The following individuals made their first gift to Great Lakes Theater or returned as active members during the period July 1, 2014 through January 9, 2015. Thank you for your support!

Avon Circle $10,000 to $24,999The Abington Foundation*The Community Foundation of Lorain County***

Eaton Corporation**Jack & Mary Ann Katzenmeyer***Janet & Bob Neary***The Nord Family Foundation***Nordson Corporation Foundation**Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Pistell***Mrs. James O. Roberts***John & Barbara Schubert***The Shubert Foundation***Squire Sanders, LLPThomas G. & Ruth M. Stafford***

Stratford Circle ($5,000 to $9,999)Bridgewater Associates, Inc.**The Eva L. & Joseph M. Bruening Foundation***

Bill & Judie Caster*Cleveland Indians Baseball Company

Carol Dolan & Greggory Hill**Larry & Eva Haas Dolan*Mr. & Mrs. Morton G. EpsteinErnst & Young, LLP***The Harry K. & Emma R. Fox Foundation***

The Giant Eagle Foundation*Paul R. & Denise Horstman Keen**

Mr. & Mrs. Leslie H. Moeller**David P. Porter & Margaret K. Poutasse***

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Ratner*Kim Sherwin**The J.M. Smucker CompanyUniversity HospitalsJohn & Catherine Van Hulle*Mr. & Mrs. Paul L. Wellener IV***The Thomas H. White Foundation, a KeyBank Trust**

Globe Circle ($2,500 to $4,999)Chuck & Bonnie Abbey*Walt & Laura Avdey**Dalia & Robert Baker***Robyn & David Barrie***William & Viia BeechlerMitch & Liz Blair***Glenn & Jenny Brown***Mr. & Mrs. Homer D. W. Chisholm***

The George W. Codrington Charitable Foundation***

Gail Cudak & Thomas Young***Edward Donnelly & Mary Kay DeGrandis

Barry & Suzanne Doggett***Richard & Evelyn Dolejs*Charles, Lidia & Alexa Fee**Dianne V. FoleySteve Gariepy & Nancy Sin***Henry G. GrendellElizabeth Grove & Rich Bedell Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLPMr. & Mrs. Samuel Hartwell***Susan C. & Jeffery A. Hastings**William W. Jacobs***The Laub Foundation***

The Victor C. Laughlin, M.D. Memorial Foundation Trust***

The Lubrizol Foundation***Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Mayer***Donald W. Morrison***Nicholas & Sue Peay***Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Peterman***

Thomas A. Piraino & Barbara C. McWilliams*

Prof. Alan Miles Ruben & Judge Betty Willis Ruben

Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Ruhl***Dr. & Mrs. Gerard Seltzer*Sally J. Staley**Diana & Eugene Stromberg***Paul & Pamela Teel*Donna & Richard Walsh***Lori & John Wheeler

Folio Circle ($1,000 to $2,499)Michelle R. Arendt***John & Laura Bertsch*David & Carolyn Bialosky*Kim & Bart Bixenstine*H.F. & J.C. Burkhardt***Calfee, Halter & Griswold, LLP**Marilyn A. CallalyJack & Janice Campbell***Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cercone***Beverly J. Coen*Carolyn & Charles Dickson***Ms. Leslie C. Dickson*David Goodman & Barbara Hawley

Ms. Roe GreenMs. Evalyn Greene

The Gries Family Foundation***William R. Gustaferro***John & Virginia Hansen***Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.***

Kenneth Karosy**Donna M. & Alex I. KolerCharlotte R. KramerJohn & Joann LaneMr. Jonathan Leiken & Ms. Erika Friedman

Mr. & Mrs. William E. MacDonald, IIIJack McGrath***The Mersol Family***Mr. & Mrs. William Mitchell***Mr. & Mrs. John C. Morley***Mr. & Mrs. William Osborne, Jr.***Dr. & Mrs. Donald Palmer***Laura PasseralloDr. Scott & Mrs. Judy Pendergast***

Mary PerkinsMr. & Mrs. John S. Piety***Dr. & Mrs. Bradford J. Richmond*Linda Schlageter***Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph K. SchmellerMr. & Mrs. Mark Siegel**Donald A. & Catherine C. Sinko**Brit & Kate Stenson***Cynthia R. StillingsTarget*Mr. Robert A. Tschannen***Ulmer & Berne, LLP**Gerald F. Unger***Raymond VoelkerMary C. Warren**Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Warren**Mr. & Mrs. Kevin M. White*Patrick M. Zohn***

Shakespeare Society Individual donors of $1,000 and above are members of Great Lakes Theater’s “Shakespeare Society” and are entitled to certain benefits, including invitations to special Society events and activities. For more information, contact Don Bernardo at (216) 453-1068.

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Sustainers ($500 to $999)Fred & Mary Behm**Jeffrey Boecker & Susan IlerBette Bonder & Patrick Bray*Mr. Jonathan M. Boylan & Mrs. Marianne Ludwig**

Beverly & Bruce CameronChristopher & Nancy Coburn**Eleanor DavidsonRichard Furnstahl & Teresa Stankiewicz

Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph H. Garfield, Jr.***

Janet & Patricia Glaeser***Gary & Joanna Graeff***Mrs. Robin H. HatchMr. Herbert J. Hoppe, Jr.***Robert & Linda Jenkins**Stewart & Donna KohlThe Rosa & Samuel Lobe Memorial Fund of the Jewish Federation***

Ken & Mary Loparo***Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Lynch***Lynda & Charlie Mayer**Francis & Viola McDowell**Mr. & Mrs. Douglas McGregorHelen & Harry MercerThe Music & Drama Club*Mr. & Mrs. Patrick W. O’ Connor**John & Norine Prim***Mr. John RampeNaomi G. & Edwin Z. Singer Family Fund, a supporting foun-dation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland*

Lloyd Snyder & Margaret TerryKathleen Turner***Margaret & Loyal WilsonThe Women’s Committee of Great Lakes Theater Festival***

Brian Wynne & Patrick Cozzens*Donald & Dorothy Zito

Patrons ($250 to $499)Nancy L. Adams**Lori AdlerThomas & Joann Adler**John & Winnie AwarskiRandy & Pam BallardMr. & Mrs. Benham S. Bates***Gary & Kay Bluhm**Susan Bobey*Mr. & Mrs. Roger A. BoehnleinJulia & Ben BrouhardAudrey DeClement***Prof. & Mrs. George W. Dent*Bob & Ginny EckardtDr. & Mrs. Michael Eppig***Jeanne S. Epstein**James Eschmeyer***Jon & Mary Fancher**Ann & Harry FarmerMary Ann & Joseph FischerLainie Hadden***Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Heller

Tom & Luz Higgason**Kathy & Jamie Hogg**Amy & Jeff JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Douglas JahnBernie & Nancy Karr***Mr. Karl KellerMs. Joylen J. KentMr. & Mrs. Donald Kimmel**Charles King & Catherine KeatingBob & Nanci Kirkpatrick**James KoehlerRonald G. Kollar**Dr. & Mrs. Eric KonickiChris & Laura Larson**Stephen & Lillian LevineMs. Beth LiffEva & Rudolf LinnebachMorton & Lola Litt***Thomas & Sheryl Love**Mr. David McKissockRita C. McLaughlinJean McQuillan & Richard Christ***

John J. MeiburgerMary & Steve Mitchell***Brian & Cindy Murphy**Deborah L. Neale***Mr. & Mrs. Wilmer M. Piper***Maria PoulosThomas & Helen Rathburn*Dr. Edward J. Rockwood***Mrs. Sharon M. Rogers**Michael RussellBob & Kathy RutterOtmar & Rota Sackerlotzky***Dr. Howard SimonFrances Stewart & David Mook*Dr. & Mrs. Lynn A. Smith**Karl & Carol Theil*Frank & Vicki Titas*

The Edward & Katherine Thomas Family

Robert & Marti Vagi***Mr. & Mrs. James D. VailCarol Lee Vella***Christine & Daniel VentoNancy-Anne WargoDr. & Mrs. Gregory A. Watts*Mr. John Wiedemann & Ms. Pamela Schnellinger

Mr. Lee C. ZeiszlerMs. Margaret E. Zellmer

Associates ($125 to $249)Donna Beletic*Mr. James J. Benedict, Jr.*Mr. Joseph M. BennettJohn & Jeannene Bertosa*Roger Bielefeld**Bernice A. Bolek***Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Bolton***Mr. D. Stephen Botorff & Ms. Patricia J. Moyer**

Ms. Robin Herrington Bowen***Joanne R. Bratush**Richard & Mary Ann BrockettV. Elizabeth Brown*Mike & Carole BrownMrs. Nancy H. Burcham***Larry & Andi Carlini**Tim & Cindy CarrMr. & Mrs. Robert B. CharlickJohn & Donna Clifford***Rollin & Anne Conway*Stan & Lisa Corwin*David & Gayle Cratty**Lowell & Carole Davis***Mr. Alex Derkaschenko**

Daniel & Joyce DyerMr. & Mrs. Robert Eikenburg***Janice EvansGene & Patricia EwaldFriends of Nordonia Hills LibrarySusan L. Fike***Mary Eileen Fogarty***David V. Foos**Mrs. Barbara J. Garris*Gary & Katie GeoffrionLarry & Jean GilbertThomas Gilbride**Hazel Haffner***Tom & Kirsten Hagesfeld**Marian Hancy*Michael & Suzanne Harris*James G. HayesCurt & Karen Henkle**Clyde A. Horn***Ron & Joanne Hulec***Mr. Richard HydeJames & Gale JacobsohnMr. & Mrs. Robert L. Janson*Mr. & Mrs. Ronald KahnMarilyn & Howard Karfeld***Lauren Kawentel**Ms. Judith A. KishDavid & Sue Klepac**Mr. Thomas KnoxJacob Kronenberg & Barbara Belovich**

Charles KrugerEleanor & Stephen Kushnick***Fred & Joann LaffertyMr.& Mrs. Brian LawlerGregory LeachMs. Carla Licastro*Mr. & Mrs. Devere E. Logan*Anne R. & Kenneth E. Love*Brian & Renee Lowery*

Audiences and ArtistsDid you know that ticket revenue covers only half of the cost of creating a Great Lakes Theater production? Generous donors ensure that our productions of timeless classics, “re-imagined” for contemporary audiences, are of the highest quality. Thanks to donors like you, we’ve connected over four million people to the classics over the last five decades!

Learn more about how you can play a part at GreatLakesTheater.org.

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Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. McDonald***

Richard & Karen Middaugh*Ms. Jennifer A. MillerAmanda MockbeeToni & Linda Moore**Roy & Cindy Moore**Tom & Mary NeffMs. Karen Nemec*Ms. Brenda NortonLou M. Papes*Zachary & Deborah Paris**Peggy & Michael Partington**Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. PatalonFrank RauscheReinhold & Ginny Roedig***Ms. Lori Riga & Mr. Jeff SaksMrs. Kathy SalemMr. & Mrs. James A. SaksJim & Joan Schaefer*Dr. Dave & Faye SholitonDina & Richard Schoonmaker***Donna Schuerger**John & Susan SiegfriedMr. & Mrs. Thomas Slavin**David & Rita Smith***William E. Spatz*Susan St. John*Kathlyn & Harry Stenzel***Anita K. StollAlbert StrattonMr. & Mrs. Timothy L. Sullivan**Mr. Joseph E. TalabaElizabeth Twohig**James L. Wagner*Mrs. Betty S. Weiss*Gordon & Virginia WepferMs. Jennifer B. Schwartz WrightDr. C. Russell & Cynthia ZachemArthur & Deborah Zinn**Ms. Rebecca A. Zuti & Mr. Anthony D. DeCello*

Friends ($75 to $124)Joel & Teresa Andreani*Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. BahlerLynne M. Bajec*Carol BarnakTom & Dorothy Bier***Mr. & Mrs. David R. BlackmanDr. & Mrs. Dieter F. Bloser***Ms. Dorothy F. BorerMr. Stanley C. Brandt & Ms. Mary K. Whitmer***

Ms. Megan CasserlieMr. & Mrs. Richard L. ChernusMarcia G. Christian**Kathleen M. Cooper**Doug & Mary Court**Samuel Cowling**Ronald & Patricia CramerShirley B. Dawson*Chris & Mary Ann Deibel***Carolyn J. Buller & Bill Doll***

Barbara J. Burke*Daniel DivisDonna Douglas***Judith DarusRita & Dennis Dura**The Eldridge Family***Deena & Richard Epstein***Howard P. Erlichman*Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Field***Mr. & Mrs. Lou Galizio***Katherine A. GanzDeborah A. Geier***Greg & Gail Gibson***Dr. & Mrs. Norman W. Goldston***

Ilona K. Gram*Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Gray*John GreeneJean E. Gubbins*Lee & Peter HaasIris & Tom Harvie***Jean HellerMs. Eleanor W. HelperFrank & Gerry Hoffert*Mark & Lynn HofflundDr. Randal N. HuffMr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Kelley***Michael & Lynn Kleinman*Mr. & Mrs. Mark D. Kozel***Mr. & Mrs. Robert LarsonFrederick C. LuckayJennifer & Peter MeckesRev. Edward E. Mehok***Mrs. Ruth P. MennellChristine Myers-JohnstonSusan Janney*Mr. Gilbert P. Kenehan*Samuel C. KennellStuart & Anne KleinMary Jo KlementsMr. & Mrs. Gregory G. KruszkaPat Murphy & Mike Kupiec*Mr. & Mrs. Stephen LaceyLauri LaribeeGregory & Vickie Leyes*Ronald & Elizabeth Manolio***Ms. Linda McGinty*Nan Miller**Ms. Cheryl A. MoskwaKen Noetzel*Joan M. Oravec***Mr. & Mrs. James M. PetrasJames & Susan PrinceMr. & Mrs. Harold I. Pittaway IIIAndrew & Brenda PongraczMr. & Mrs. Louis Pongracz*Larry & Susan Rakow*Judy & Clifford Reeves**The Reinker Family***Mr. & Mrs. Gerald P. RencehausenMs. Jacqueline Y. Rhodes*Barbara S. RobinsonMr. Mark J. Salling & Ms. Cindie Carroll Pankhurst***

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Mrs. Lois SchneiderMr. & Mrs. Tom Schock*Doris A. Schultz**Steve & Kathy Schultz*Donna Sheridan**Patricia J. Shook**Mary Slak**Marg Slesnick**Alma L. SmithMr. Joseph A. SopkoRex & Judy StanforthDarwin L. Steele***Ms. Lillian StewartMs. Rochelle R. StraffonDan & Robin SullivanDalma & Lajos Takacs***Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. TatmanJohn & Emily Hartwell TaylorAnne Unverzagt & Richard Goddard**

Carol A. Vidoli***Natalie VloedmanDrs. Jay & Kathleen Ward***Sharon & Yoash Wiener***Mrs. Barbara S. Walker*Robert & Emily WilliamsJeanne WojciechowiczJames & Sandra Wood*Mr. A. Paul ZieglerRuth & Sidney Zilber***

*3 – 5 consecutive years as an Annual Fund donor

**6 – 9 consecutive years as an Annual Fund donor

***10 or more consecutive years as an Annual Fund donor

Matinee IdolsDonors who underwrote tickets to 2014-2015 Student Matinees so more students can attend.

Steve AdlerAkzoNobel Packaging CoatingsMary ArchambaultWalt & Laura AvdeyCarol BarnakDavid & Carolyn BialoskyJack & Janice CampbellMr. & Mrs. Frank CerconeMr. & Mrs. Richard L. ChernusKaren, Ken, & Zoe ConleyMr. & Mrs. John FerchillMr. Gerald FreedmanMr. & Mrs. Rudolph H. Garfield, Jr.Lawrence & Linda HatchJack & Mary Ann KatzenmeyerBob & Nanci KirkpatrickMr. & Mrs. John S. PietyMrs. Nancy B. PottorffMrs. James O. RobertsJohn & Barbara SchubertLaura & Alvin Siegal

Thomas G. & Ruth M. StaffordSally J. StaleyBrit & Kate StensonLinda M. Kane & Gary StewartJohn & Dianne Young

Matching Gift CorporationsAT&T FoundationEaton CorporationFirstEnergy FoundationFM Global Charitable Contributions

IBM CorporationKey FoundationThe Lubrizol FoundationNordson Corporation FoundationPerkins Charitable FoundationPNC FoundationRockwell Automation

Gifts were received in honor of:Dr. Howard EpsteinMr. & Mrs. Morton G. EpsteinChris FornadelSamuel HartwellSally J. Staley

Gifts were received in memory of:Jack L. BrownCorning ChisholmMarie Strawbridge

The Women’s CommitteeFormed in 1961, the committee is Great Lakes Theater’s longest standing volunteer support group. Members act as hosts for our actors, provide support in our administrative office and at events, and cheer us on through-out the season. If you would like to become a member, call Joanne Hulec at (216) 252-8717 for more information.

OfficersBarbara Cercone, PresidentJanice Campbell, Vice ChairViola McDowell, Recording Secretary

Bernice Bolek, Corresponding Secretary

Nanci Kirkpatrick, Treasurer

Every effort is made to ensure that our Donor records are current and correct. Please call the Development Office (216.453.4442) with questions or to report updates and revisions.

Surround 2015Education Programming

THE GREAT GLOBE ITSELF

March 3 - April 2 • 27 Community Tour Venues

Dreams become reality when one man’s magical experience, while performing on a replica stage of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre during Cleveland’s 1936 Great Lakes Exposition, inspires him to rebuild the original playhouse on the River Thames. From London to the shores of Lake Erie and back again, what’s past is truly prologue in an inspiring tale of three Globe Theatres that are forever united by history.

A WORLD PREMIERE PLAY • Written & Directed by David Hansen

to learn more and view a complete tour schedule.V i s i t G r e a t L a k e s T h e a t e r . o r g

The history and future of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre runs through NE Ohio!

Catch our FREE tour and more!

What is Surround education programming?Surround is an umbrella term that refers to a series of free Great Lakes Theater education programs designed to connect audiences to our spring productions. We hope that exploring classic plays from new and exciting perspectives helps people to make meaningful connections between classic literature and the issues in their own lives.

natural breathA Student Playwriting FestivalApril 16 & 28, 2015 Lorain County Community CollegeStocker Arts Center - Cirigliano Studio Theatre1005 Abbe Rd. North, Elyria, Ohio 44035

Don’t miss this thrilling series of original short plays inspired by themes present in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, written and presented by the students of the Lorain County Community College English and Theater Departments. This program offers a talk-back with the student playwrights and a panel of distinguished professional Cleveland theater artists. The students’ plays are presented and adjudicated on Thursday, April 16th at 7:30 p.m. The winning play is staged by GLT’s Education Outreach Associate David Hansen and performed by professional actors on Tuesday, April 28th at 7:30 p.m. This program is FREE and open to the public. For more information, call 440.366.7120.

with colors fairer paintedA Student Designed Lobby Exhibit

April 10 - 26, 2015Hanna Theatre, PlayhouseSquare

In partnership with TrueNorth Cultural Arts, Great Lakes Theater proudly exhibits original artwork created by Lorain County artists. This artwork will be displayed in the Deloitte Room at the Hanna Theatre in conjunction with our spring production of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest and will represent the culmination in an artist/teacher mentorship program that includes master class workshops focusing on creating original artwork inspired by Shakespearean themes. For more information, call 216.453.4444.

Check out our other Surround programs.

lead surround/outreach tour supporters: Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, The Cleveland Foundation, The GAR Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, The Nord Family Foundation

216.640.8869 / GreatLakesTheater.org

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Cleveland’s Classic Companyat the Hanna Theatrepresents...

A Tony Award-Winning Musical for the Whole Family

the secret gardenSeptember 25 - October 31, 2015 / Hanna TheatreBook & lyrics by Marsha Norman / Music by Lucy Simon / Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Shakespeare’s Towering Tragedy

king learOctober 2 - November 1, 2015 / Hanna TheatreBy William Shakespeare

Northeast Ohio’s Favorite Holiday Tradition

a christmas carolNovember 28 - December 23, 2015 / Ohio TheatreBy Charles Dickens / Adapted and Directed by Gerald Freedman

An Agatha Christie Murder Mystery Classic

and then there were noneFebruary 26 - March 20, 2016 / Hanna TheatreBy Agatha Christie

A Hilarious Labor of Love and Laughter

April 8 - 24, 2016 / Hanna Theatrelove’s labour’s lostBy William Shakespeare

The World’s Longest Running Musical

May 13 - 29, 2016 / Hanna Theatrethe fantasticksBook & lyrics by Tom Jones / Music by Harvey Schmidt

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Hanna TheatreFebruary 27 – March 22, 2015

Robyn Cohen*Dougfred Miller*

Aled Davies* Jonathan Dyrud* Nick Steen*

Company

Charles FeeProducing Artistic Director

By FrederiCk knoTT directed by CHarles Fee

Presents

Scenic DesignerRussell Metheny

Costume DesignerKim Krumm Sorenson

Lighting DesignerRick Martin

Sound Designer Joe Court

Projection Designer Lucy Mackinnon

Fight Choreographer Ken Merckx

Dialect Coach Aled Davies*

Production Stage ManagerTim Kinzel*

Stage ManagerJennifer Caster*

Asst. to the DirectorClare Eisentrout

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The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

There will be one fifteen-minute intermission.

*Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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The cAsT Dial M For Murder

Dramatis Personae

Margot Wendice .....................................................................................................................Robyn Cohen *Inspector Hubbard ....................................................................................................................Aled Davies *Tony Wendice ..................................................................................................................... Jonathan Dyrud *Captain Lesgate .................................................................................................................. Dougfred Miller *Max Halliday ...................................................................................................................................... Nick Steen *‡Officer ............................................................................................................................... Roderick O’Toole

‡ Serves as Fight Captain for this production

* Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

The Scenes of the Play:

The action takes place in the living room of the Wendices’ apartment in London.

There will be one fifteen-minute intermission.

ACT IScene 1: A Friday evening in SeptemberScene 2: An hour later

ACT IIScene 1: Saturday eveningScene 2: Later that nightScene 3: Sunday Morning

ACT IIIScene 1: A few months later. Early afternoon

Stick around after Saturday (non-opening night) evening performances to meet and mingle with the cast and crew of the show in the hanna Theatre lounge. The hanna’s bar is open ninety minutes after the show on Nightcap Nights!

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By William ShakespeareDirected by Drew Barr

April 10 - 26

Tempted by spirits, teased by sprites, and tormented by a monster, a shipwrecked king and his party face the wrath of the betrayed conjurer, Prospero - a man they marooned on the enchanted island years ago. But revenge yields to redemption in William Shakespeare’s final glorious gift to the world. Along the magically tempestuous journey, passions are unleashed, villainy is thwarted and a family is reunited in a comic and cathartic tale of romance and renewal.

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weLcome Producing Artistic Director

Dear Friends,

on behalf of our artists, staff, and Board of Trustees, welcome to Great Lakes Theater’s 53rd season! Our mission, “to bring the pleasure, power

and relevance of classic theater to the widest possible audience,” guides our mainstage productions as well as our educational programming, in the belief that theater holds the capacity to illuminate truth and enduring values, celebrate and challenge human nature and actions, and provide our student audiences a glimpse of a broader world and the wellspring of learning made possible through the arts.

Following the record-breaking first half of our season, which featured Les Misérables, The Merry Wives of Windsor and A Christmas Carol, we are excited to be back onstage at the Hanna Theatre this spring with two wildly different productions: Frederick Knott’s masterpiece of suspense, Dial “M” for Murder, followed by Shakespeare’s late romance, The Tempest. I am thrilled to be directing Mr. Knott’s 1952 classic, a perfect murder play, and overjoyed to welcome Drew Barr back to Cleveland to direct The Tempest. Drew spent the last two years directing The National Theater of London’s award-winning production of War Horse in Australia and Holland, so we consider this a homecoming for him!

As you read through your program and look around the theater tonight, you will see the names of many friends, partners, corporations and foundations whose support makes all of this possible. We hope you will consider using the enclosed brochure to join them and the Great Lakes Theater family as a member, supporting the work we create on the Parker Hannifin Stage at the Hanna Theatre.

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I hope to see you in our audience again soon.

Charles Fee, Producing Artistic Director

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who’s who The Artistic Company

Robyn Cohen* Margot Wendice, Dial “M” for MurderGreat Lakes Theater debutRobyn is delighted to be making her GLT debut! Select Los Angeles credits include The

Exonerated opposite Jeff Goldblum, the West Coast Premiere of Neil Labute’s The Shape of Things (The Laguna Playhouse), No Way Around but Through (The Falcon Theatre) starring Melanie Griffith and Scott Caan, Proof (The Long Beach Playhouse), Rigoletto (The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion), The Grand Tour (The Colony Theatre) under Jerry Herman. NY/regional per-formances with The Actors Theatre of Louisville (Tom Jones), Lincoln Center (NY), Ford’s Theatre (D.C.), Goodspeed Opera House, Paper Mill Playhouse, Sacramento Light Opera, Bucks County Playhouse and the national tour of Cabaret. Ms. Cohen starred in the television series Gravity for Starz network and has made addi-tional TV appearances on Cristela, N.C.I.S., The Mentalist, The Defenders, Invasion, The Closer, Angel, The Strand, N.C.I.S. L.A., Starved, Lax, etc.! Select film credits: Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic opposite Bill Murray, The Celestine Prophecy, Zzyzx, Beau Jest, Road Hard (in theaters 2015) and James Franco’s films Good Time Max, Fools Gold and his soon-to-be released Bukowski. She has been seen in over 70 national commer-cials. BFA: The Juilliard School. For Adam, H,L,M. News/info. @TheRobynCohen —Enjoy!

Aled Davies*Inspector Hubbard, Dial “M” for Murder; Scrooge/Samuels, A Christmas Carol; and Mr. John Falstaff, The Merry Wives of WindsorFourteen seasons at Great Lakes

TheaterPreviously for GLT: Scrooge/Samuels in A Christmas Carol, Old Adam/Corin in As You Like It, Porter Milgrim in Deathtrap, Arvide Abernathy in Guys and Dolls, Dr. Bradman in Blithe Spirit, Camillo in The Winter’s Tale, Monsieur Diafoirus in The Imaginary Invalid, Capulet in Romeo and Juliet, Major Metcalf in The Mousetrap, Vincentio

in The Taming of the Shrew, Duke of Milan in The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Brabantio in Othello, The Earl of Caversham in An Ideal Husband, Sheriff Reynolds in Bat Boy: The Musical, Oberon/Theseus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Your Chairman in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Sea Captain/Priest in Twelfth Night, Solinus/Dr. Pinch in The Comedy of Errors, Dorn in The Seagull, Duncan/Old Siward in Macbeth, Deputy Governor Danforth in The Crucible, King of France in All’s Well That Ends Well, Mr. Witherspoon in Arsenic and Old Lace, Escalus in Measure for Measure, Prospero in The Tempest, David Bliss in Hay Fever, Senex in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Boyet in Love’s Labour’s Lost, Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest, Julius Caesar in Julius Caesar, Claudius in Hamlet, Cleante in Tartuffe, Leonato in Much Ado About Nothing, Buckingham in Richard III and Topper in A Christmas Carol. Aled has been a proud and appreciative member of Actors’ Equity Association since 1984.

Jonathan Dyrud*Tony Wendice in Dial “M” for Murder Great Lakes Theater debutJonathan is thrilled to be a part of the Great Lakes/ISF family this season. In his two years in New

York City, he performed as Proteus in The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Ciaus Lucius in Cymbeline (Hip to Hip Theater Company), Grumio in The Taming of the Shrew (Pulse Ensemble Theater) and Huck in the world premiere of Minstrel Show (The Weasel Festival). His previous regional credits include four seasons at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where he performed as Medvedenko in The Seagull, Froth and Friar Peter in Measure for Measure, Ensemble in To Kill a Mockingbird on the main stages; and Solomon in Speech and Debate, C.B. in Dog Sees God, and Marcus Gee in Yellowface as part of their Midnight Project series. His film credits include Bartender in My Crazy Love (Oxygen Network) Captain in So SOHA and Pale Interviewee in Redheads Anonymous. He just wrapped filming on his first independent film in December as Verder in Big House. Visit him at www.jonathandyrud@squarespace.com

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Dougfred Miller*Captain Lesgate, Dial “M” for MurderTen seasons at Great Lakes TheaterJust back from playing the Porter in Macbeth at Delaware’s Resident

Ensemble Players, Dougfred was last seen by Cleveland audiences as the Dukes in As You Like It. His previous appearances for Great Lakes Theater include the title role in Macbeth, Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol, Jonathan in Arsenic and Old Lace, Cassius in Julius Caesar, Jacques in As You Like It, Jack in The Importance of Being Earnest and a widely acclaimed Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing. In several seasons with the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, his roles include Holofernes in Love’s Labour’s Lost; Malvolio in Twelfth Night; Horatio in Hamlet; Don Pedro in Much Ado About Nothing; several Dukes; an Emperor in Amadeus; and Prince Hal in Henry IV, Part 1 and Part 2. He has played Moriarty in Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Versati in The Underpants at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Jim Tyrone in A Moon for the Misbegotten at the Coach House Theatre, King Arthur in Spamalot at the Beck Center (opposite his real-life Lady of the Lake, Jessica Cope), Lysander in a Vietnamese/English production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the Central Dramatic Theatre Company in Hanoi, Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at Portland Center Stage, Richard in Richard III and Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing at Tygres Heart Shakespeare Company, Prospero in The Tempest and the Duke in Measure for Measure with the Texas Shakespeare Festival. Doug is a graduate of the PTTP at the University of Delaware, and a proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association.

Nick Steen*Max Halliday, Dial “M” for Murder Two seasons at Great Lakes Theater Nick’s other regional credits include Great Lakes Theater/

Idaho Shakespeare Festival (Clifford in Deathtrap), American Conservatory Theater (Orestes in Elektra and Topper in A Christmas Carol) and Shakespeare Santa Cruz (Antonio in Twelfth Night). Other roles include Torvald in A Doll’s House, Harry Bagely and

Martin in Cloud 9, Lord Byron in Block Eight on the Camino Real, Beau in The Traveling Companion, Moe in The American Clock, Cassio in Othello and Horace in Courtship. Nick received his BFA from the University of Evansville and his MFA from American Conservatory Theater. Follow his jour-ney at www.NickSteen.com!

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Dougfred Miller*, Roderick O’Toole

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Charles FeeDirector, Dial “M” for Murder; Producing Artistic DirectorThirteen seasons at Great Lakes TheaterDirecting credits at GLT: Dial M for Murder, Deathtrap, Blithe Spirit, Romeo and Juliet, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, The Comedy of Errors, Macbeth, All’s Well That Ends Well, Hamlet, Hay Fever, The Importance of Being Earnest, Arms and the Man and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). Charles holds a unique position in the American theater as producing artistic director of three independently operated, professional theater companies: Great Lakes Theater in Cleveland, Ohio (since 2002), Idaho Shakespeare Festival in Boise, Idaho (since 1991) and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival in Lake Tahoe, Nevada (since 2010). His appointments have resulted in a dynamic and groundbreaking producing model for the companies, in which more than 50 plays have been shared since 2002.

In 2009, Charles was honored to receive recog-nition for his leadership by the Cleveland Arts Prize as a recipient of the Martha Joseph Award. Other awards include The Mayor’s and Governor’s awards for Excellence in the Arts, in Boise, Idaho. From 1988 to 1992, he held the position of artistic director at the Sierra Repertory Theatre in California. He has also worked with The Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse, the Milwaukee and Missouri repertory theaters, Actor’s Theatre of Phoenix and the Los Angeles Shakespeare Festival. In addition to his work with the companies in Ohio, Idaho and Nevada, Charles is active within the community. He has served as a member of the strategic planning committee for the Morrison Center, as producer of the FUNDSY Award Gala (’96, ’98 and 2000), and as producer of the 1996

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Idaho Governor’s Awards in the Arts. Charles has served on the board of the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Downtown Rotary Club. He received his B.A. from the University of the Pacific and Master of Fine Arts from the University of California, San Diego.

Along with his wife, Lidia, and 19-year-old daughter, Alexa, Charles resides in Boise, Cleveland and Lake Tahoe — a feat that is only possible because of the incredible love and support of his family, and the generous communities he serves!

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Joe CourtSound Designer, Dial “M” for MurderTwo seasons at Great Lakes TheaterJoe is excited to return to Great Lakes Theater for the second time. He designed As You Like It last season. Joe is a professional sound designer who has been based out of Chicago since 2006. He is a company member with Mary-Arrchie Theatre Company. He has designed more than 90 shows since moving to Chicago with many different the-ater companies including: Mary-Arrchie, A Red Orchid, The Inconvenience, TUTA, Emerald City, The Raven, Seanachai, Theatre Seven, Backstage, Boho, Lifeline, Pine Box, The Gift, Step Up, University of Chicago, 59E59 (Off-Broadway, NYC), The Clarence Brown Theatre (Knoxville, TN.), Virginia Stage Company (Norfolk, VA), Actors Theatre of Indiana, and The Idaho, Lake Tahoe, and Illinois Shakespeare Festivals. From 2008 until 2012 Joe served as sound engineer for the Chicago production of the Tony Award win-ning musical Million Dollar Quartet. Joe also serves as adjunct faculty in sound design at Ball State University. He received a Joseph Jefferson Award nomination in 2009 for his design for The Unseen with A Red Orchid Theatre.

Lucy MackinnonProjection Designer, Dial “M” for MurderGreat Lakes Theater debutLucy is a New York-based video designer, illustrator and motion graphics artist. This is her premiere production at Great Lakes Theater. Recent projec-tion designs include Macbeth for the Greek National Opera, Shatter for Urban Stages and Take it to the Limit for the Broadway Dreams Foundation. Recent motion graphics work includes designs for the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and The National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta.

Rick MartinLighting Designer, Dial “M” for MurderThirteen seasons at Great Lakes Theater Many productions with GLT and ISF. Other the-ater: US premiere of Kurt Weil’s Marie Galante (Opèra Français de NY); Hekabe, The Illiad and The Rage of Achilles with Music-Theatre Group (New York and Santa Fe); and The Bitter Tears of Petra van Kant (Henry Miller Theatre, New York). Opera: Le Diable dans le beffroi, La Chute de la Maison Usher (Opéra national de Paris – scenery and lighting); Castor et Pollux, Pellèas et Mèllisande and To Be Sung (Opéra Français de NY); Dialogues des Carmèlites, Cenerentola (Opéra de Toulon); and Romèo et Juliette (Spoleto Festival USA). Concerts: Harawi (Opèra Comique, Paris – scen-ery and lighting), Le martyre de Saint Sèbastien (Citè de la Musique, Paris and Arsenal, Metz), Orchestre national de Lyon and the Orchestre de Champs Élysées (Lyon, Poitiers, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, São Paulo). Coming up: Cenerentola (Bilbao, Spain).

Ken MerckxFight Choreographer, Dial “M” for MurderTen seasons at Great Lakes TheaterKen’s previous shows include Deathtrap, Richard III, Romeo & Juliet, Othello, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, All’s Well That Ends Well, The Crucible, Measure for Measure, Hamlet, Julius Caesar and Tartuffe. He has taught and choreographed stage combat all over the country. Ken is the resident fight choreographer for A Noise Within (Los Angeles), Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. He is on the faculty at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles and California State, Fullerton, as theatrical com-bat instructor. Ken received his B.A. from the University of Washington and MFA from the University of Illinois, and received a 2013 Ovation Award for his Fight Choreography in Cymbeline at A Noise Within.

Russell MethenyScenic Designer, Dial “M” for MurderEleven seasons at Great Lakes TheaterFor Great Lakes Theater, Russell has designed Deathtrap, As You Like It, Blithe Spirit, The Mousetrap, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Othello, The Seagull, The Comedy of Errors, Measure For

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Measure, The Tempest, Julius Caesar, Arsenic and Old Lace, Love’s Labour’s Lost and The Merry Wives of Windsor. For Idaho Shakespeare Festival, he has designed The 39 Steps, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Woman In Black, Othello, A Tuna Christmas, The Seagull, The Comedy of Errors, Greater Tuna, Measure for Measure, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Tempest, Love’s Labour’s Lost, King Lear and Julius Caesar. Recent productions include The Matchmaker, Both Your Houses, Philadelphia, Here I Come, The Game’s Afoot, Kurt Vonnegut One Acts, A Little Night Music, 4000 Miles, 1776, The House That Jack Built, Jekyll and Hyde, My Fair Lady, Betrayal, Twelve Angry Men and Superior Donuts. Regionally, Russell has also designed for ACT San Francisco, Asolo Theatre, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, The Old Globe, Pasadena Playhouse, Missouri Rep, Indiana Rep, Syracuse Stage, Geva Theatre, Weston Playhouse, The Studio Theatre (D.C.), Portland Stage, Philadelphia Theatre Co., Goodspeed Musicals and Geffen Playhouse. Upcoming pro-ductions: The Tempest for Great Lakes Theater and Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Russell has received three Helen Hayes awards for outstanding scenic design.

Kim Krumm SorensonCostume Designer, Dial “M” for MurderEleven seasons at Great Lakes TheaterKim is pleased to be spending her 11th season with Great Lakes Theater, where she most recent-ly designed As You Like It. Past designs include The Mousetrap, Othello, The Seagull, The Crucible, Love’s Labour’s Lost, Measure for Measure, The Taming of the Shrew, Julius Caesar, The Importance of Being Earnest, Much Ado About Nothing and Tartuffe. She is a frequent designer for the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, as well as The Juilliard School, where she designs both theater and opera. Recent work includes Shatter at Urban Stages, NYC and Angels in America at REP in Delaware. Her work has also been seen at Delaware Theatre Company, TACT, Playmakers Repertory Company, Hartford Stage Company, Guthrie Theatre, Intiman Theatre, George Street Playhouse, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Walnut Street Theatre, The Acting Company, Indiana Repertory Theater and Portland Stage Company. Kim holds an MFA from Southern Methodist University and is a member of USA 829. She lives in New York with her husband, Scott, and their two beautiful daughters, Carly and Gemma.

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Jennifer Caster*Stage Manager, Dial “M” for MurderThree seasons at Great Lakes TheaterPreviously at Great Lakes Theater: performance stage manager for Deathtrap, assistant stage man-ager for Les Misérables, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Sweeney Todd and Guys & Dolls. Additional stage management credits include Deathtrap, Les Misérables and Steel Magnolias (Idaho Shakespeare Festival); Evgeny Onegin (Opera Idaho); Yentl (Cleveland Play House); Irina’s Birthday Party (Conni’s Avant Garde Restaurant, NY); Water Ways, The Secret Social, Standing on Ceremony and Poor Little Lulu (Cleveland Public Theatre); Antony and Cleopatra, Burt Dow, Much Ado About Nothing, Measure for Measure, Elizabeth Rex, Dying City and Brilliant Traces (Stonington Opera House, ME); Red Light Winter, Fefu and Her Friends, Passion Play and How I Learned to Drive (Bard College Fisher Center, NY); Septimus and Clarissa (assistant cred-it, Ripe Time, NY); Futurity (HERE Arts Center, NY); PITCH (LaMaMa, Etc., NY); and Waxing West (Dramalabbet, Stockholm). Jennifer is the production manager for Conni’s Avant Garde Restaurant, most recently performed at Cleveland Public Theatre.

Tim Kinzel*Production Stage Manager, Dial “M” for Murder, A Christmas Carol and The Merry Wives of WindsorSix seasons at Great Lakes TheaterPrevious stage management credits for Great Lakes Theater include A Midsummer Night’s Dream, An Ideal Husband, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Taming of the Shrew, Romeo & Juliet, Imaginary Invalid, Blithe Spirit, Much Ado About Nothing, Richard III, A Christmas Carol, Deathtrap, As You Like It and The Merry Wives of Windsor. Tim has multiple stage management credits from the following companies: Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Playwrights Horizon, Cherry Lane Theater NYC and Houston’s Stages Repertory Theatre. He also holds multiple production assistant and intern credits with Alley Theater, Houston Grand Opera and Stages Repertory Theater. Love to his family, friends and Cleveland who have supported him and the arts over the years. Diehard Cleveland and Buckeyes sports fan. They keep me at the edge of my seat just like this play.

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Charles Fee, Producing Artistic DirectorBob Taylor, executive Director

2014–15 ArTISTIC COMPAnYLes Misèrables, The Merry Wives of Windsor, A Christmas Carol, Dial “M” For Murder

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Sara Bruner, Victoria Bussert, Charles Fee, Joel Mercier, Matthew Webb, Tracy Young

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Joe Court, Gregory Daniels, Mary Jo Dondlinger, John Ezell, Gene Emerson Friedman, Esther M. Haberlen, Jeff Herrmann, Alex Jaeger, Stan Kozak, Lucy Mackinnon, Tom Mardikes, Rick Martin, Ken Merckx, Russell Metheny, Michael Mueller, Helene Peterson, Katie Proulx, James Scott, Mary Schilling-Martin, David Shimotakahara, Kim Krumm Sorenson, Cynthia Stillings, Robert Waldman, Amanda Werre, Brandon Wolcott

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J. Todd Adams*, Kyle Jean Baptiste, Pedar Benson Bate*, Laura Welsh Berg*, Lynn Robert Berg*, Stephen Mitchell Brown*, Nicolas Bustamante, Robyn Cohen*, Lexi Cowan, Aled Davies*, Brandyn Day, Owen Desberg, Jodi Dominick*, Jonathan Dyrud*, Clare Howes Eisentrout*, Cole Emerine, Tom Ford*, Colin Frothingham, Keri René Fuller, Ian Gould*, Kayleigh Hahn, Leah Jennings*, Kameryn McKay Jones, Patrick John Kiernan, Mia Knight, Quinn Mattfeld*, Ian McLaughlin, Dougfred Miller*, Betsy Mugavero*, Cara Myers, Lisa Nazelli, Cameron Nelson, Carly Marie Nelson, Tracee Patterson*, Fabio Polanco*, Katie Proulx, Mickey Ryan, Kayla Ann Slater, Nick Steen*,Brian Sutherland*, Alex Syiek*, M.A. Taylor*, Karen Thorla, Dustin Tucker*, Malik Victorian, Madison Wayt, Colin Wheeler, Sam Wolf*, Chase Christopher Zadd, Calista Zajac*Members of Actors’ Equity Association

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Director of Development...............................................Don BernardoProduction Manager .....................................Christopher D. FlinchumDirector of Educational Services .......................Kelly Schaffer FlorianDirector of Marketing & Strategic Advancement .......Todd KrispinskyDirector of Educational Programming .............................Lisa Ortenzi

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Artistic Associate ............................................................. Sara BrunerArtistic Associate .................................................................. Tom Ford

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Education Outreach Associate ...................................... David HansenActor-Teachers School Residency Program ........................Luke Brett,

Chennelle Bryant-Harris, Chelsea Cannon, Katelyn Cornelius, Khaki Hermann, Tim Keo, Shaun O’Neill, Michael Silverstein

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Audience Engagement Manager .................................. Chris FornadelAssistant Production Manager ................................... Corrie PurdumFinance Associate ..................................................... Stephanie ReedMarketing Intern .................................................................Dan EbertTrinity High School Intern ......................................... Chloe OppermanOffice Volunteers ....... Janice Campbell, Barb Cercone, Janet Glaeser

PrODUCTIOn

Technical Director ........................................................... Mark CytronAssistant Technical Director ................................ William LangenhopMaster Carpenter .......................................................... Lindsay LoarCarpenter/Welder ....................................................Richard HaberlenCarpenter ...........................................Casey Burke-Ruhl, Gary ZsigraiProperties Master ............................................................Terry MartinProps Carpenter ........................................................Rachel BertrandProps Assistant .................................................... Alexandra HaubrichCostume Shop Manager ....................................... Esther M. HaberlenAssistant Shop Manager...................................................... Leah LoarDraper ............................................................................Grace KeenanWardrobe Supervisor/Design Assistant .............. Colleen McLaughlinFirst Hand ....................................................................Christine Krysa Stitcher/Crafts Assistant .................................................. Zach HickleCostume Intern ...................................................Nicholas Lynch-VorisWig Design ........................................................ Mary Schilling-MartinMaster Electrician ......................................................... Tammy TaylorCharge Scenic Artist .........................................................Ruth Lohse Scenic Artist ........................................................... Justine SchneiderAudio Visual Coordinator .............................................Brian ChismarProduction Stage Manager ...............................................Tim Kinzel*Stage Manager ..........................................................Jennifer Caster*Production Associate .............................................. Jessica B. LucasProduction Intern .............................................................Xavier KhanHanna Theatre Crew .................................. Thomas Boddy, Chris Guy,

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pLAyhouse squAre History

Video killed the Vaudeville Star

By 1925 the popularity of motion pictures was spelling the decline of vaudeville. Seeing the writ-ing on the screen, the Keith Organization (which ran the Palace Theatre) opted to introduce films into its schedule of reduced vaudeville bookings. The Iron Horse, a John Ford epic about the con-struction of the transcontinental railroad, was the first silent film to play the Palace. It starred George O’Brien and Madge Bellamy, and a ticket cost a whopping 25 cents!

no Butts About It

In the 1920s, women were being enticed by such advertising as reach for a Lucky instead of a sweet. Although ladies who smoked in public were still frowned upon in 1922, the Palace Theatre man-agement decided to buck the controversy by cre-ating the private Egyptian Smoking Room. Located off the main lobby, it allowed female guests a proper place to smoke. The room’s walls were of Hindu design; its carved furniture uphol-stered in a black and gold brocade Egyptian motif; wrought iron Egyptian-styled lamps were topped with red silk shades, and a rare carpet from India covered the floor.

Although the room retains the name of the Egyptian Smoking Room to this day, it is now used for administrative purposes because no smoking is allowed in any of the Playhouse Square spaces.

knot Your Average Carpet

The original carpet that adorned the Palace Theatre’s Grand Hall (main lobby) when the venue opened in 1922, was touted as the largest carpet in the world to be woven in one piece. Gray with wine-colored roses, the 67-foot by 40-foot carpet was created in Maffersdorf, Czecho-Slovakia and contained 9,000,272 knots — all tied by hand.

Theatrical Vermin In no need of the Orkin Man

Mice and flies are two pests you would never stand for in your house, but both are necessary to every theater house! Mice are actually special shields placed over microphones on the floor at the front of a stage. Flies is the entire area above

the stage (not visible to the audience) where scen-ery is hung and stored. Flymen (stagehands oper-ating the counterweight system and flying scen-ery) often are located on the fly floor, which is the work area above the stage floor.

Young STArS Shine At Playhouse Square

You might see volunteer RedCoats from time to time who look like they’re not old enough to vote — and they aren’t. These youths are part of the successful STARS (Students Take A Role at the Square) program, where older students volunteer to usher at Broadway Series shows, concerts and other special events at the theaters. While the STARS program can be interesting and fun for all students, it becomes a particularly invaluable opportunity to gain experience and behind-the-scenes knowledge for those students who are planning future careers in the performing arts.

Say Goodnight, Gracie

Legendary comedy duo George Burns and Gracie Allen were married in Cleveland January 7, 1926 during their Palace Theatre booking. A brief, early-morning ceremony was performed by a Justice of the Peace, after which the newlyweds checked into the Statler Hotel. George’s older brother and his family (who lived in Akron) came up to Cleveland that afternoon to celebrate with the couple before George and Gracie returned to their room to honeymoon.

At 2 a.m. the phone rang. It was fellow come-dian Jack Benny calling from Omaha. Immediately recognizing Jack’s voice, George cut him off say-ing, Send up two orders of ham and eggs, then hung up.

Ten minutes later the phone rang. It was Benny again. This time George interrupted his friend with, You forgot the ketchup! and hung up on Benny a second time. Half an hour later came a knock at the door. It was a waiter with two orders of ham and eggs. Trying to keep a straight face the waiter announced, Compliments of Mr. Jack Benny from Omaha!

As George liked to tell it, the newlyweds ate their Benny breakfast at 2:30 a.m., and, when they were done, Gracie said, George, this was the high point of the night!

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We read and share all comments with the staff and meet often to discuss how we can improve upon your experience at Playhouse Square. You may also find us on Facebook at facebook.com/playhousesquare, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/playhousesquare.

Beware of Ticket Scalpers

Buy your tickets ONLY from the Playhouse Square Ticket Office, at playhousesquare.org, by phone at 216-241-6000 or your licensed group/travel leader. (We cannot guarantee validity or admittance for tickets purchased elsewhere, nor can we issue replacement tickets if they are lost or stolen). Help us keep ticket prices affordable and fair for everyone.

Service for Our Guests with Special needs

Large type programs and wireless headsets are available in the House Manager’s office.

Camera Policy

Cameras, including cameras on cell phones and other personal handheld devices, audio/video tape recorders and flash photography are strictly prohibited.

emergency Phone number

In emergency situations, family members or baby-sitters may call 216-771-5537 (evening hours) or 216-771-4444 (daytime hours) should they need to get a message to a guest in our theaters.

Cell Phones

The experience of a live performance can be ruined by the interruption of ringtones, vibrating phones or conversation. The magic of a darkened theater can be disrupted by the light of someone text messaging as well. Please be considerate to others and remember to turn off your cell phone for the duration of the show.

Thank You

Playhouse Square gratefully acknow ledges the people of Cuyahoga County for their historical support to theater restoration, upkeep and programming, as well as through their ongoing contributions through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.

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Five Guys Named Moe

Five Guys Named MoePippin

Five Guys Named MoePippinDefending the Caveman

Five Guys Named MoePippinDefending the Caveman

Five Guys Named MoePippinDefending the CavemanThe Little Black Dress

Five Guys Named MoePippinDefending the CavemanThe Little Black Dress

Five Guys Named MoePippinDefending the Caveman

Five Guys Named MoePippinShen Yun

Five Guys Named MoePippinDefending the CavemanShen Yun

Five Guys Named MoePippinDefending the Caveman

Five Guys Named MoePippinDefending the Caveman

Five Guys Named MoePippinDefending the CavemanShaping SoundCleveland Jazz Orchestra

Five Guys Named MoePippinDefending the CavemanCleveland Comedy Jam

The Australian Bee Gees

The Musical BoxRuPaul’s Drag Race

Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain TonightLewis Black

Robot Planet RisingThe Philadelphia Story

The Philadelphia StoryAngels in America Part 1: Millennium Approaches

The Philadelphia StoryAngels in America Dial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden Lane

The Philadelphia StoryAngels in AmericaDial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden LaneJump Back Ball

Dirty Dancing The Pianist of Willesden LaneIna Garten

Dirty Dancing The Philadelphia StoryDial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden Lane

Dirty Dancing The Philadelphia Story Angels in AmericaDial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden Lane

Dirty Dancing The Philadelphia StoryAngels in AmericaDial “M” for MurderPianist/Willesden LnGabriel Iglesias

Dirty Dancing Philadelphia StoryAngels in AmericaDial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden LaneCompagnie Käfig

Dirty Dancing Angels in AmericaDial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden Lane

Dirty Dancing The Pianist of Willesden Lane

Dirty Dancing Dial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden LaneAmy Schumer

Dirty Dancing Dial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden LaneThe Pink Floyd Experience

Dirty Dancing Dial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden LaneCeltic Woman

Dirty Dancing Dial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden LaneThe Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise & The Hare

Dirty Dancing Dial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden LaneThe Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise & The Hare

Dirty Dancing Dirty Dancing Dial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden Lane

Dirty Dancing Dial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden LaneSesame Street Live

Dirty Dancing Dial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden LaneSesame Street Live

Dirty Dancing Dial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden LaneSesame Street LiveCleveland Jazz Orchestra

Dirty Dancing Dial “M” for MurderThe Pianist of Willesden LaneSesame Street Live

The Sing-Off Live CSU Spring Dance ConcertPotted Potter

CSU Spring Dance ConcertPotted PotterThe Peking Acrobats

CSU Spring Dance ConcertPotted Potter

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