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| Written By: Sean Cercone and David Abbinanti Based on a concept by Floyd Mutrux |
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Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing. www.broadwaylicensing.com Casting by Jason Styres, CSA |
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Costume design sponsored by
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Welcome!
Welcome to the Arrow Rock Lyceum's 60th Season! Though much has changed about The Lyceum since its founding in 1960, our mission remains the same: to develop, enrich and engage our audience through professional theatre. We know you will enjoy the exciting work of our exceptionally talented company of actors, directors, designers, stage managers, and technicians throughout the year. We hope the 2021/22 Season will renew your delight in this remarkable theatre, set within the charming ambiance of the historic Village of Arrow Rock.
Everything you see and hear on stage is made possible by our sponsors, backers, volunteers, board of directors and most of all you, our wonderful audience. We are grateful for your support as The Lyceum continues our second half century.
If you are a newcomer to The Lyceum, welcome! Please join our mailing list so that we can keep in touch. If you are a returning audience member, welcome back to what we hope you think of as YOUR theatre! Your continuing friendship inspires and sustains us.
Board of Directors
Doug Crews, President
Columbia
Marilyn Gordon, First Vice President
Columbia
John Fletcher, Second Vice President
Marshall
John Landrum, Treasurer
Columbia
Jennifer True, Secretary
Arrow Rock
Nancy Blossom, Member-at-Large
Marshall
Donna Huston, Member-at-Large
Marshall
Dick Malon, Immediate Past President
Columbia
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John Ashford (Emeritus) Elizabeth Bellamy Patricia Cowden Rebecca Early Nikki Fahnestock Dave Griggs Marti Hodge Kirk Isenhour Brad Jones |
Michael Kateman Robert Lamm (Emeritus) Rich Lawson Edward Milbank James Roller Vicki Russell Katie Shannon Bea Litherland Smith Stacey Thompson Ron Wood |
Who's Who
Cast
Creative Team
Quin Gresham**
Sam Hay**
Sam Sherwood
Josh Walker
Ryan J. Zirngibl
Randy B. Winder
Garth Dunbar
Jon Robertson
* Member Actors Equity Association
**Member Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
The Elvis Band
Josh Walker: Music Supervisor/Keyboards
Michael Grieve: Guitar
Roy Brown: Bass
Isaac Foley: Guitar/Bass
Christopher Fusco: Drums
Bryan Foote: Trumpet
Todd Yatsook/Joanna Griffith: Trombone
J.D Tolman: Reeds
Michael Neu: Reeds
Meet the Company
Daniel Durston*
After touring two years as Elvis Presley in the Equity national tour of Million Dollar Quartet, Daniel Durston went on to headline Las Vegas’ longest running show “Legends in Concert”. He has since worked with the original Broadway writers of Million Dollar Quartet to originate the role of Elvis in the all new holiday rendition “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas” at Phoenix Theatre Co. You can see Daniel portraying young Elvis Presley in TruTv’s “Adam Ruins Everything,” as well as his originally written shows “The King & Marilyn” and “Forever Legends Live!”. More information can be found at: www.DanielDurston.com & @danieldurston.
Jeffrey C. Wolf*
Jeffrey C. Wolf has acted in Off-Broadway productions, most recently THE LANFORD WILSON PROJECT as Dr. August Howe in THE MOUND BUILDERS, directed by Mac McCarty, and originated roles in such plays as CHATTING WITH THE TEA PARTY (world premiere, NYC), GOD AND MR. SMITH (world premiere, Kaleidoscope Theatre, NYC), AMERICA’S BRIGHTEST STAR (world premiere, Railroad Playhouse); regionally in such plays as ROUNDING THIRD (Riverside Theatre), WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE and BOEING BOEING at the Arrow Rock Lyceum. Look for Jeffrey as a supporting lead in the Sci-Fi film, ALTERSCAPE, opposite Charles Baker (BREAKING BAD) and Michael Ironside (TOTAL RECALL), available now on all the major digital platforms. ALTERSCAPE is a recipient of the Best Feature Film award at the Phillip K. Dick Film Festival in NYC. Wolf will soon appear as the character, El Negro, in the upcoming series, LAST BODEGA IN BROOKLYN. Wolf is the owner of REMOTE STUDIOS ONLINE, an online studio providing self-tape solutions to actors. www.RemoteStudiosOnline.com Jeffrey is a graduate of the William Esper Studio, having studied with Bruce McCarty in the two year acting program working in the Meisner technique. www.jeffreyCwolf.com
Cooper Rainwater
Cooper is excited to be joining the cast of Elvis the Musical. Cooper’s Lyceum credits include “A Christmas Carol,” “The Will Rogers Follies,” “Oliver,” and “Oklahoma.” Among Cooper’s other favorite roles include John Bechdel in “Fun Home” and The Little Boy in “Ragtime.”
Alan Knoll*
Alan Knoll is thrilled to return to beautiful Arrow Rock! Previous Lyceum roles include Fezziwig in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Roscoe in SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, Grimsby in THE LITTLE MERMAID, Sebastian in CINDERELLA, Pop Carnes in OKLAHOMA!, Cogsworth in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Renfield in DRACULA, Elwood P. Dowd in HARVEY, Mr Van Daan in THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, Paul in YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU and Victor Velasco in BAREFOOT IN THE PARK. Other favorite roles include Garth Williams in ALABAMA STORY (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Bob Ewell in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (Repertory Theatre of St Louis) and God in AN ACT OF GOD (New Jewish Theatre). Many thanks to my wife Laurie for putting up with me, and to you all for being here. Enjoy the show!
Roy Brown*
Roy is a Chicago Native, who recently played Brother Jay in Million Dollar Quartet at Delaware Theatre Co. Other credits include: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Barfée), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story (Joe Mauldin), Assassin’s (Booth), Ring of Fire (Eddie), Titanic(Harold Bride/Wallace Hartley), American Idiot (Tunny). Roy would like to thank his family, his pals, and especially Ciarra.
Taylor Tveten
Taylor Tveten is thrilled to be making her Lyceum debut! Taylor was the 2020 Second Place National Winner in Musical Theatre & First Place St. Louis Regional Winner with NSAL. Regional: The Sound of Music (The Muny); Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (Jobsite); Pride & Prejudice (Rep of St. Louis); My Fair Lady (Ozark Actors Theatre); The Little Mermaid (Variety Theatre); SHE, A Radio Play (ERA Theatre). Taylor would like to thank the Lyceum and audience members for being a part of bringing live theatre back to the stage! Love to my wonderful family for their unending support. www.TaylorTveten.com @TaylorTvetenOfficial
Brianna Lopez
Brianna is grateful to be back at the Lyceum after appearing in thee past three productions of A Christmas Carol! She is a graduate of Temple University’s Musical Theater Program(‘18). Previous Credits include: A Chorus Line(Diana), Legally Blonde(Pilar), Romeo and Juliet(Juliet) Tartuffe(Marianne). You can keep up with her at Brianna-Lopez.com. When she is not acting…she is probably crocheting. Her custom pieces can be seen on ig @B_Crochetz!
Richard E. Harris
Richard E Harris is a professional SAG-AFTRA actor who has recently transplanted from Los Angeles. He is presently a local based out of Kansas City and St. Louis, performing in Commercial, Television, and Film. Richard attended Howard University, studying Music Education. He also has a degree in Recording Engineering from Cedar Valley College, Dallas, TX. He is a member of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, Zeta Phi Chapter. Before becoming an actor, Richard worked 30 years in the music industry: Touring musician for Columbia Records Artist, Johnny Taylor, and Atlantic Records Artist Levert; Signed as an Recording Artist with Chrysalis Records; Produced and Programmer for songwriter Diane Warren at Realsongs Publishing; Co-Producer and Mix Engineer Vaz Ent/Motown; A Staff Recording Engineer at Universal Music Publishing. Richard now lives here in Columbia, where his focus is Theatre and the forming of an African American Repertory Troupe with an emphasis on August Wilson’s Century Cycle.
Michael Grieve
Michael is thrilled to be returning to The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre where he was last seen in 9 to 5: the Musical (Dewayne). Other regional credits include Bright Star (Darryl/Jimmy U/S), Beauty and the Beast (Beast), and Grease (Kenickie). Grieve is a proud graduate of Webster Conservatory (class of 2017). After two years of performing virtual theatre exclusively, Michael is extremely fortunate and blessed to be back on stage. Thank you to Quin and the entire Arrow Rock team for the opportunity!
Justin Campbell*
Justin is beyond thrilled to be returning to his home away from home! Last seen in A Christmas Carol (2019), as well as the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre 2019 summer season, some of his credits include Semele, Carmen & We Shall Not Be Moved (Opera Philadelphia), The Snowy Day, and Other Stories (St. Luke’s Theatre: Off-Broadway), Beauty and the Beast and Chicago (Theatre By the Sea), Peter Pan and Sister Act (Fireside Theatre), American Musical Theatre Dance Company (Original Cast/Company), ALMANYC (Core Member). Justin would like to thank his family and friends for their abundance of love and the Arrow Rock Lyceum team for being a constant source of joy and light in his life!
Bailey Jordan Reeves
Bailey is so grateful to be back on the Lyceum’s stage! After appearing in ten past Lyceum productions, this place feels like a second home to her. Some of her favorite appearances include Murder on the Orient Express, Hound Of The Baskervilles, Beauty and the Beast, Oklahoma, and A Christmas Carol. She couldn’t be more thankful to Quin, Steve, Paula and the rest of the Lyceum staff for letting her be a part of this special 60th anniversary season. Before the Covid Pandemic, Bailey was performing for Disney Cruise Lines as part of the Mainstage cast, playing many fun roles including Cruella DeVil, Princess Aurora and the Blue Fairy. With 2020’s downtime, she has started many small businesses, including one for Pen Turning (I know, wild… Find out more on Instagram: @pen_demic_creations), and one for Makeup Artistry (Instagram: @bjrmua). You can follow Bailey’s life and career on Instagram @baileyjreeves. Much love to Mom, Dad, Rucker, Michael, and YOU for supporting the arts!
Christopher Fusco
Christopher Fusco, Drums, is excited to be back at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theater for his 4th season. Chris has been playing drumset for 18 years and has loved every moment of it. Having studied music at the University of Missouri, he is now living his dream of playing music for a living. This will be Chris’s first time ever performing live on the Arrow Rock stage! He is very excited to share his love and passion for the performing arts.
Eliza Brielle
Eliza Brielle is a NYC native who has been performing nearly her entire life. Born into a family of creatives, it was a guarantee! She has had the opportunity to be a part of numerous shows, with her favorites being able to play Aida in Aida, Asaka in Once on This Island, and various principal roles on Disney Cruise Line. Huge thank you to my family, friends, and church family back home! IG: @elizabrielle
Andree O’Shea
Andree O’Shea is absolutely delighted to be back on the boards of The Lyceum Theatre. Roles and shows here,in the past, include Lenny in Crimes of the Heart, Mrs. Dubose in To Kill a Mockingbird, The ensemble of Evita, and Vera in Smoke on the Mountain, she has also been back twice to perform Louise in Always Patsy Cline with two of her best friends, Jennifer Grey and CoCo Sansoni. Throughout her Career some of her favorite roles and shows have included Aldonza In Man of La Mancha and The Queen in Winter’s Tale at Utah Shakespeare Festival, Sophie in Master Class at both The Repertory of St Louis and Florida Studio Theater, Lizzie in 110 in the Shade, Gertie in Oklahoma, and General Cartwright In Guys and Dolls at Stages ST Louis, Miss Watson and The Strange Woman in Big River and various ensemble roles in Phantom and The Mystery of Edwin Drood at Pioneer Theater Company as well as the ensemble of Sweeney Todd for both the RepertoryTheater of St Louis and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. She returned to The Repertory Theater of St Louis to Play Mmd Preferee in The Gambler. While living in Utah, Andree played several characters on the television series Touched by an Angel as well as receiving a recurring role as the choir director on Everwood. She has performed at many theater’s throughout the country including Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Riverside Theater, The Eugene O’Neil Theater Center, and her very own Big Sky Repertory Theater, which she founded in Montana in 2007. But the last 10 years she has played her greatest role of Mother to her beautiful boy, Noah. Andree dedicates this performance to one of her greatest mentors, Philip Coffield.
Quin Gresham**
Sam Hay**
Sam Sherwood
Josh Walker
Ryan J. Zirngibl
Randy B. Winder
Garth Dunbar
Jon Robertson
In Appreciation
HERITAGE SOCIETY
As a result of the generosity of many of our friends, The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre has established The Lyceum Heritage Society. Membership in The Lyceum Heritage Society is open to anyone who invests in The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre through a variety of estate planning tools such as bequests, gifts of life insurance, charitable remainder trusts, pooled income funds, charitable lead trusts, or charitable gift annuities. We recognize the following individuals for their commitment to the future of The Lyceum Theatre.
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Chet F. Breitwieser |
Michael Kateman |
PRODUCERS SOCIETY
Each year, The Lyceum relies on the generous support of very special individuals who are a part of our Producers Society. Formed in 2004, this amazing group through their leadership giving each year, help bring quality productions to our stage for you to enjoy. We are proud to give a standing ovation to recognize the following members of our Producers Society.
SPOTLIGHT PRODUCER ($10,000 and above)
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Mary Harrel & John R. Jr Lawrence |
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ($5,000-9,999)
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Anonymous |
Al & Anita Gosney |
LEAD PRODUCER ($2,500-4,999)
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John & Pat Cowden |
Kirk Isenhour & Doug Anning |
FEATURED PRODUCER ($1,500-2,499)
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Roger & Ronnie Alewel |
Brad & Brenda Jones |
PRODUCER ($1,000-1,499)
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John Ashford & Ivy Whitlach |
Ron & Dianne Larkin |
LYCEUM BACKERS
We give our special heartfelt thanks to over 400 contributors who support The Lyceum. These generous individuals have shown how much they appreciate the art of live professional theatre and this unique treasure in the heart of Missouri.
DIRECTOR ($500-999)
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Gaylyn Alexander |
Steven & Cheryl Leach |
STAR ($250-499)
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Anonymous |
Kim & Tom Lauer |
LEADING PLAYER ($100-249)
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Anonymous |
Bill & Nancy Jackson |
UNDERSTUDY ($50-99)
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Anonymous |
Linda Keeney |
The Lyceum Staff
Leadership
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Producing Artistic Director |
Quin Gresham |
| Managing Director | Steve Bertani |
Administrative
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Director of Development |
Thresa Berkley |
| Company Manager |
Paula Danner |
| Administrative Assistant | Sandra Walter |
Patron Services
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Ticketing and Group Sales Manager |
Tempe McGlaughlin |
| Box Office Associates |
Andrea Hatfield |
| Concessionaires | Susan Repp |
| Rayetta Leimkuehler | |
| Jerry Leimkuehler |
Facilities and Grounds
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Maintenance Manager |
Ed Harper |
| Housekeeping Services | Kari Bales |
| Sarah Stacey | |
| Lawn Care Services | James Townsend |
Production
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Director of Production |
Ryan J. Zirngibl |
| Technical Director | EC Pope |
| Assistant Technical Director | Makenzie Clark |
| Lighting Designer/Master Electrician | Chelsea Strebe |
| Sound Designer/Audio Engineer | Jon Robertson |
| Resident Costume Designer | Garth Dunbar |
| Wardrobe Head | Ken Martinez |
| COVID Compliance Officer | Paula Danner |
Outside Services
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Accountant |
Howe and Associates, P.C., Columbia |
| Attorney | Amanda Miller, Smith-Lewis LLP, Columbia |
| Graphic Artist and Designer | Jim Young, J Young Creative |
| Production Logo Designs | Jason Wyatt, Branson |
| Website Design | Borlandtech, Harrison, AR |
| Information Technology | LammTech, Sedalia |
| Printing | Green Printers, Marshall |
| Landscaping and Irrigation | Rost Landscaping, Superior Irrigation |
| Company Physician | David Keuhn, M.D. |
| Company Orthopedic Physician/Surgeon | Kelly Ross, D.O. |
| Company Chiropractor | Daniel J. Fahnestock, D.C. |
Special Thanks
The Lyceum Receives much needed support from
Chapel Hill Pilates & Yoga
Kathy Digges
Rebecca Early
Evergy
Fred V. & Dorothy H. Heinkel Charitable Foundation
John & Trish Fletcher
Dana Frink
Keith Gerchak
Marilyn Gordon
Dave & Nancy Griggs
Virginia P. Hupp
John & Donna Huston
Stan & Kay Kuecker
John Landrum
Rich & Debbie Lawson
Orscheln Industries
Saline County Commission
Saline County Health Department
Katie Shannon
Theatre Communications Group
Media Partners
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