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Written by William Shakespeare Adapted by Bill Van Horn

Scenic Design MATTHEW MILLER

Costume Design JENNIFER POVISH

Sound Design CARL PARK**

Lighting Design STEVEN SPERA

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Romeo/ Paris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas LockJuliet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gigi FurlanMercutio/ Tybalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gavin WhittLady Capulet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marissa BarnathanNurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas F. Saverine*Friar Laurence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Fuchs

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers based in NYC

CASTRomeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon O’ Rourke* Juliet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lexi Gwynn* Benvolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Bradt Tybalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leighton Samuels Mercutio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nichalas L. Parker* Lord Capulet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony Marsala Lady Capulet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hillary Parker* Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grant Struble Friar Laurence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Morrison* Lord Montague/ Apothecary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Fuchs Gregory/ Friar/ Singer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas F. Saverine* Sampson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Lock Lady Montague/ Chorus/ Singer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marissa Barnathan Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Wefel Paris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geoffrey Bruen Abraham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gavin Whitt

ROMEO AND JULIET: ScenesACT ONE

PrologueScene 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Verona, a public place Scene 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A street Scene 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A room in Capulet’s houseScene 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A streetScene 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A hall in Capulet’s house

ACT TWOPrologueScene 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A lane by the wall of Capulet’s orchardScene 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capulet’s orchardScene 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friar Laurence’s cellScene 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capulet’s orchardScene 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friar Laurence’s cellScene 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A public place

ACT THREEScene 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capulet’s orchardScene 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friar Laurence’s cellScene 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A room in Capulet’s house

ACT FOURScene 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friar Laurence’s cellScene 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hall in Capulet’s houseScene 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juliet’s chamberScene 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hall in Capulet’s houseScene 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juliet’s chamber

ACT FIVEScene 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mantua. A street.Scene 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friar Laurence’s cellScene 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A churchyard; in it a tomb belonging to the Capulets

EnsembleJuliet U/S And Servant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gigi FurlanMontague Servant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josiah JacobyChorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Brannau

There will be one 15 minute intermission.

ALEXIS NOELLE GWYNNClass of 2014

“...It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.” ‘Romeo and Juliet’ ~ William Shakespeare ~ 1595

CONGRATULATIONSto Our Sweet ‘Lexi’

CONGRATULATIONSTO ALL THE CAST AND

BILL VAN HORN, THE DIRECTOR,FOR A BEAUTIFUL PLAY!

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Thomas Lock(Samson/ Romeo Understudy) Seen here previously in the Broadway Se-ries production of 1776 as The Cou-rier. Also here in Aladdin Jr. (Alad-din) and Les Miserables (Ensemble). Attended University of Cincinnati

College Conservatory of Music’s Pre-College program. 2nd place in 2014 Vocalist. Studies voice with Kim Russell. A senior at Great Valley High School.

Anthony Marsala(Charles Thomson) Recently seen here in 1776, and as an Elvis im-personator in Four Weddings and an Elvis. Other roles include Lance-lot, the Knight of Ni, and Tim the Enchanter in Spamalot, and Dale

Wiston in Something Intangible. Training: University of Houston (MFA), The Second City Improvisation Conservatory.

John Morrison(Friar Laurence) recently appeared at Media Theatre as Ben Franklin in 1776. He has performed at Shake-speare Festivals in Utah, Texas and Philadelphia and played Falstaff in Revolution Shakespeare’s produc-

tion of Five Kings. He has appeared at numerous the-atres in Philadelphia, New York and New England. A long time musician and composer, he recently com-pleted a musical version of one of Shakespeare’s plays.

Hillary Parker(Lady Capulet) Select Regional cred-its: The Miracle Worker, To Kill a Mockingbird, Gypsy (Media Theatre), God of Carnage (Hangar Theatre), Midsummer Night’s Dream (Capital Rep), Merchant of Venice, Love’s La-

bour’s Lost (Saratoga Shakespeare), Our Town w/ James Whitmore (Peterborough Players), Macbeth (Con-necticut Rep), Big Red Sun (11th Hour). Next up: You For Me For You (InterAct Theatre). MFA: UConn. hillary-parker.com

Nichalas L. Parker(Mercutio) Happy to debut on the Media Theatre stage. Recent cred-its: The Wizard of Oz, Peter and the Starcatcher, Memphis (Walnut Street Theatre); Big Fish, The Life, Passing Strange (11th Hour Theatre); Lost in

the Meadow (PearlDamour). Graduate of The Univer-sity of the Arts. Thanks to Mom, Dad, and Jasmine for all the love and support.

Leighton Samuels(Tybalt/ Fight Choreographer) New York based graduate of North Caro-lina School of the Arts. Credits in-clude Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, Lysander in Midsummer Night’s Dream (Both Theater at Mon-

mouth), Sextus in The Rape of Lucrece (NY Shake-speare Exchange), Derek in Strings (Harlem Rep Black Box), and Sir Henry Baskerville in The Hound of the Baskervilles (Lost Nation Theater).

Nicholas F. Saverine(Gregory,Friar,Singer) seen here in Bridges of Madison County, 1776, Hello Dolly, Ghost, The Miracle Worker, The Addams Family, Sun-set Boulevard, and Oliver! Locally: Walnut Street Theater, Prince,

Arden and People’s Light. Broadway: Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera. International: Dance of the Vampires, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables. Recently created the role of Geppetto in Disney’s My Son Pinocchio. Voice faculty Rowan University. Proud member of AEA.

Grant Struble(Prince) Philadelphian and Temple graduate, Grant is making his Media Theatre debut! Regional: Bus Stop (Bo) with Bristol Riverside Theater, Macbeth with Saratoga Shakespeare, My Three Angels (Alfred) with Ma-

ples Repertory Theater. University: Brigadoon (Jeff) and Cloud 9 (Clive/Edward). Love and thanks to my wonderful parents, and to Kendyll. GrantStruble.com

Susan Wefel(Nurse) a graduate of The School of Theatre at Boston University and is a 38-year veteran actress and com-pany member of Hedgerow Theatre. She has studied under Dolores Tan-ner, Rose Schulman, Janet Kelsey,

Louis Lippa, and Penelope Reed. Recent Hedgerow roles include her critically acclaimed Shirley Valentine, Corpse! (Mrs. McGee), Pride and Prejudice (Mrs. Ben-nett) and the annual A Christmas Carol, in which she’s performed every year! She was recently seen in The Ad-dams Family, Les Miserables, Billy Elliot, and To Kill A Mockingbird at The Media Theatre.

WHO’S WHO in the CASTBrandon O’ Rourke(Romeo) Recently played the lead role in the critically acclaimed pro-duction of Peter and the Starcatcher at The Walnut Street Theatre, where he has been seen in various produc-tions. “I am truly honored to have

been given this opportunity to play Romeo. I find that the best recreation is doing what you love most, and that’s what you’re seeing today”. To learn more about Brandon, and to see more of what he has done, visit brandonhavard.com

Lexi Gwynn(Juliet) Very excited to perform again on the Media stage! Voted Broadway World Best Actress for her role as Helen Keller in Media’s “The Mira-cle Worker”. Credits: Media Theatre: Miracle Worker (Helen Keller), Les

Misérables (Young Cosette), To Kill A Mockingbird (Scout). Walnut Street Theatre: High Society (Dinah), Alice in Wonderland (Little Alice), A Christmas Story; Elf (Ensemble,). Other credits Secret Garden (Mary Lennox). Special thanks: my parents, friends, acting teachers, and Notre Dame. www.lexigwynn.com

Marissa Barnathan(Lady Montague) Delaware County native, holds a B.A. in Drama and Psychology from Washington Uni-versity in St. Louis, a minor in Ballet. Credits: 1776 (The Media Theatre), A Christmas Carol (Walnut Street

Theatre) The Three Musketeers… (People’s Light & Theatre Co.), Beehive (The Eagle Theatre), Respect: A Musical Journey of Women (Penn’s Landing Play-house). www.marissabarnathan.com.

Luke Bradt(Benvolio) Originally from Saint Paul, Minnesota, Luke received his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and Phi-losophy from the University of Wis-consin - Stevens Point. Recent cred-its include 1776 (Media Theatre),

Sleeping Beauty:A Musical Panto (People’s Light), and The Comedy of Errors (Delaware Shakespeare Festival). www.lukebradt.com

Hanna Brannau(Ensemble) Media Theatre debut. Graduated from Saint Joseph’s Uni-versity in 2015, majored in English. Credits: Dead Man’s Cell Phone, Enemy of the People, (SJU’s Theater Company) and performances with

SJU’s Followed By a Bear. Recent: Oliver!, and The Jungle Book (Acting Without Boundaries, since 2004. Thanks to family and friends.

Geoffrey Bruen(Paris) is a Philadelphia based ac-tor. Prior Media productions: 1776 (Judge Wilson); Les Miserables (Feuilly/Bishop); Sunset Boulevard. He has appeared recently with Story-book Musical Theatre as the Knave

of Hearts (Alice In Wonderland) and at other regional theaters, including: Arden Theatre Co. (Passion), Eagle Theatre (The Civil War), and the BTOP (My Fair Lady; Phantom). www.Geoffrey-Bruen.com

Michael Fuchs(Lord Montague/ Apothecary) Phila-delphia actor who has performed in New York, Boston and the Berk-shires, as well as locally. Credits in-clude Merchant of Venice and Two Gentlemen of Verona (Shakespeare &

Co.), 1776 (Media Theatre) and No Sex Please, We’re British (Hedgerow Theatre). Theater education was at New York’s HB Studio. An alumnus of MIT and the University of Pennsylvania.

Gigi Furlan(Ensemble/ Juliet Understudy) Broad-way Series debut. Seen here in 13 the Musical (Kendra), School of Rock (Patty), and The Who’s Tommy (Sally Simpson). Trained at the Media Theatre (New School and acting

classes). Credits include Charlotte’s Web and Sleeping Beauty (Hedgerow Theatre). Enrolled full-time at the Center for Performing and Fine Arts.

Josiah Jacoby(Ensemble) 14 and happy to be part of this cast! Professional; A Christmas Story (Media Theatre and Walnut Street Theatre), God Lives in Glass (NYC), Wizard of Oz (Surflight) Off Broadway- 100 Dresses, Dreamstreet

(KOTA). TV; Jambo’s Journey (pilot), Promise of For-ever (pilot) A member of The Media Theatre’s New School www.JosiahJacoby.com

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Gavin Whitt(Abraham) graduated from Temple University with a BA in Theater and received his MA in Acting from East 15 School of Acting in the UK. Past credits include: Ruined, Psycho Beach Party, Going to Holland, Karna and

Kunti, and Six Degrees of Separation.

Jesse Cline(Artistic Director) Artistic Director at The Media Theatre since 1994. For Rockwell Productions (’94-2000) he directed 50+ musicals including West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Carousel, and Oklahoma! In ’96 produced world premiere musical The Molly Maguires. Since 2000, has maintained his position as the theatre company transferred to not-for-profit status (Media Music Theatre Company) and lead the company to Award status (Broadway World’s “Best Theatre Company of Philadelphia”, Barrymore recognition for Excellence in Theatre, Philadelphia Inquirer’s “Best Of” honors, as well as honors from Main Line Today, Daily Times, and 20 Reader’s Choice honors from various media out-lets). Productions: Philly premieres of Thrill Me, The Wild Party, Rent, Aspects of Love, and Aida. His pro-duction of Mame starring Andrea McArdle moved to Bucks County Playhouse in 2013 in which he worked with Tony Award winning producer Jed Bernstein. The show received 9 Broadway World Awards for “Best of Philly Theatre”. Previously Ar-tistic Director for Millbrook Playhouse. As an actor toured nationally with Robert Goulet in Camelot and Ann Blythe in Showboat. BFA in Theatre from Virginia Commonwealth University; graduate work at Bowling Green University. Studied with Sanford Meisner at Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in NYC. Founded Media Theatre’s youth education programs, its New School, and Summer Camp. Brought Media Theatre headliners including Betty Buckley, Ann Crumb, Justin Guarini, Judy Kaye, Andy Karl, Kyle Lowder, and David Miller to name a few. Winner: Best Director of A Musical (2013), Best Director of A Play (2014) Broadway World/ Philadelphia.

Patrick Ward(Executive Director) at Media Theatre since ‘94. Di-rected acclaimed productions of Carnival and Big River, plus The Frog Prince and Aladdin. Worked off-Broadway with Stanley Brechner’s award win-ning American Jewish Theatre on such projects as The Immigrant, Only Kidding, Education of Hyman Kaplan, and I Ought To Be In Pictures. Has been a producer, actor, stage manager and director work-ing on more than 150 productions. During the ’02-’03 season in association with the Society for the Performing Arts, he produced Jekyll and Hyde: The

Musical, Secret Garden, and Joseph…Dreamcoat. He continues to produce and oversees the manage-ment of the entire organization.

Bill Van Horn(Director) A local Philadelphia actor for several years, Bill was seen as Jean Shepherd in the Walnut Street Theatre’s production of A Christmas Story and recently as The Wizard in their production of The Wizard of Oz. He directed the show Peter and the Starcatcher at The Walnut as well, and is a 16 year company mem-ber of the Theater at Monmouth in Maine.

Roger Ricker(Director of PR/ Company Manager) Direct liason to various media outlets and group sales leaders; writes press releases; teaches acting to children and teens at New School & Dance Studio; directs children’s shows including Peter Pan and Wendy, Jack Frost, and Annie Jr; has been seen in over 100 productions here includ-ing the recent 1776 and Gypsy. Has annual summer fundraising concert for youth programs.

Kyle Brylczyk (Production Manager/ Technical Director) Origi-nally from Central NJ and a graduate of Rowan University, he has spent the last decade in multiple entertainment venues and positions. Honored to be the new Production Manager and Technical Director for the Media Theatre. He has worked with Cirque Du Soleil and Carnival Cruise Lines, among with many other productions, and is ex-tremely excited about the future of The Media Theatre. Being a technician for Cirque Du Soleil and Carnival Cruise Lines as well as a production manager for a tour through the southeastern Unit-ed States has prepared him to the the Technical Director for this award winning professional music theatre company.

Matthew Miller(Scenic Design) Resident Designer for the Media Music Theatre. Designed at Shakespeare & Com-pany in Lenox, Ma, executing the lighting design for the American Premier of Red Velvet and The Comedy of Errors. Matthew is on the faculty at Temple University teaching stage management and design. He is also Director of Production. He earned an MFA at The University of North Caro-lina - Chapel Hill. Samples of his work can be seen here: www.MBradfordMiller.com.

Carl Park(Sound Design) Media resident; designer/ engineer plus singer/ songwriter. Provided sound for Long-wood Gardens, Wilmington Grand Opera House, Delaware Shakespeare Festival to name a few. Sixth show for Media Theatre. “Best Sound Designer” Philly Broadway World Awards 2013 and 2014!

Melissa Cristaldi Little(Properties Designer) second season as Props Master. Previous Media credits include: Dogfight, 1776, Bridg-es of Madison County, and A Christmas Story. She holds a degree in Theatre from DeSales University and has been working in Philadelphia since 2005.

Ryan Morris(Master Electrician) currently works full time as a light-ing technician with Pin Point Lighting, house electri-cian at the Tower Theater, and master electrician for the Media Theater. A proud member of IATSE Local 8, he hopes to continue to use his skills to enrich the arts community in the Philadelphia region.

Steven Spera (Lighting Designer) Steven’s work enlightened our production of Bridges of Madison County previous-ly. He is a Chicagoland native and is a MFA can-didate in lighting design at the University of Vir-ginia. His previous designs include Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (WSR) – winner of Broadway World Chicago for Best Lighting De-sign (Resident Non-Equity), The Arctic Circle and a recipe for Swedish pancakes (UVa), Luv (HTTF), Violet (HTTF), Beehive (WSR), The Other Place (Live Arts).

Jennifer Povish(Costume Designer) the resident cutter/draper at Vil-lanova Theatre. Recent credits include Fiddler on the Roof and Deathtrap at Steel River Playhouse; The Jungle Book at Acting Without Boundaries; A Young Frederick Douglass at Beacon Theatre Productions; and Michael and Edie at Villanova Theatre. Previously worked as an apprentice at the Walnut Street Theatre where she designed many children’s shows. Gradu-ated from Philadelphia University with a Bachelor of Science in fashion design. Has a side business making custom wedding gowns.

Katie Yamaguchi(Wardrobe Supervisor) fashion and costume designer in the Philadelphia area. She graduated from Moore Col-lege of Art & Design, with a B.F.A. in fashion design and a minor in textile design. She recently costume designed Ghost, Hello, Dolly!, Gypsy, and Billy Elliot at the Media Theatre

Tim Haney(Stage Manager) Been employed here since 1998, when seen in world premiere musical Molly Magu-ires. Has been in many Broadway Series and Chil-dren’s Series shows here. Credits also include Direc-tor, Instructor.

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Staff for Romeo And JulietDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Van Horn***Scenic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew MillerLighting Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven SperaCostume Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer PovishSound Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl Park**Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa Cristaldi Little**Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle BrylczykFight Choreography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leighton SamuelsMusic Direction and Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas F. Saverine Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Haney*Company Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger RickerWardrobe Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie YamaguchiMaster Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Morris**Master Carpenter/ Deck Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brendan Hendrickson**

Media Theatre Executive StaffExecutive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick WardArtistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesse ClineProduction Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle BrylczykPR/ Youth Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger RickerPatron Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher EklundBox Office Associate . . . Michelle Ball, Dan Briglia, Zachary Chandlee, Owen Mannion

Board of DirectorsRee Dunphy (Vice Chair), Stacey Barish, Jesse Cline, Patricia Garrubbo, Karen Hockenberry, Sandra McKeown, Robert A. McMahon, Sal Triolo

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