COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE-RIVER STAGE
proudly present
URINETOWN THE MUSICAL
Music & Lyrics by MARK HOLLMANN		Book & Lyrics by GREG KOTIS
URINETOWN was produced on Broadway in September, 2001 by the Araca Group and Dodger Theatricals in association with TheaterDreams, Inc., and Lauren Mitchell.
at the Black Box Theatre
2024-25 #THETIMEISNOW Season
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Featuring
ALEC HUDSON AUDREY DI PAOLO AVALON BARTH COOPER HINSHAW EMILY BENNER EMMA ROSE WEHRLI ERIC CHARLTON FAYE CROOK HAYLI CRANDALL IAN CAMPBELL JAELYNN CARR JAYDEN WYNN JIANNA EUGENIO MICHAEL VAUGHN PETER DEMARZIO PURJON BICKHAM RYLEE WALKER SEVRYN MICHAEL
Creative Team
Scenic Design	Lighting, Sound & Projection Design	Costume Deisgn
TRICIA TECSON	CARY BABKA	MARI CARSON
Production Stage Manager
JARED SHIH, MACIE UTILE & NATASHA LARSON-SWENSON
Musical & Vocal Director
GRAHAM SOBELMAN
Assistant Director & Choreographer
AMBRE SHONEFF
Director
RYAN PEREZ ADAME
NOVEMBER 8-24, 2024 Performances Fridays, November 8, 15 & 22 @ 7:30 pm Saturdays, November 9, 16 & 23 @ 7:30 pm Saturday, November 23 @ 2:00 pm Sundays, Novmeber 10, 17 & 24 @ 2:00 pm Thursdays, November 14 & 21 @ 1:00 pm Tickets PAY WHAT YOU CAN Get URINETOWN THE MUSICAL Tickets   SHOW INFORMATION Setting & Time A city, like any city in a musical in times that feel oddly familiar. Run Time 120 minutes including one fifteen minute intermission. Electronic Devices Please be courteous to your fellow audience members and to the cast & crew by turning off all electronic devices - phones, tablets, smart watches, etc. - so that you don't interrupt the show. Don't be that person!  Photography & Recording Please take selfies and pictures before the show - and don't forget to tag our Instagram account @seeaplayatCRC! During the show, there is no photography or recording of any kind.
Licensing Information Urinetown is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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We acknowledge the land currently occupied by Cosumnes River College as the traditional home of the Miwok and Nisenan people. These sovereign people have been caretakers of the area since time immemorial. The state of California is home to more than 110 Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, representing the most diverse set of tribal nations anywhere in the United States. Despite centuries of genocide and occupation, the Miwok and Nisenan people continue as vibrant and resilient federally recognized tribes, bands, and rancherias. The waters of the Sacramento, American, and Cosumnes Rivers have nourished Miwok and Nisenan tribal communities with cultural and dietary sustenance throughout time. ‘Cosumnes’ of Cosumnes River derives from the Plains Miwok language. Stemming from the words "kosumu," meaning salmon and "umne," meaning the place of, it translates as "The Place of the Salmon." Today, we celebrate our Miwok and Nisenan tribal neighbors as the ancestral stewards of this land and honor their sustained existence. It is with their blessing and continued guidance that Cosumnes River College seeks to provide an accessible, equitable, and principled institution of learning.

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About the Show

What Inspired Us

Song List

Act I

• "OVERTURE" (Instrumental)

• "TOO MUCH EXPOSITION" (Instrumental)

• "URINETOWN" (Lockstock, Little Sally, Bobby, Ms. Pennywise, Hope, Ensemble)

• "IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO PEE" (Ms. Pennywise, Bobby, Old Man Strong, The Poor)

• "MR. CLADWELL" (Mr. Cladwell, Hope, Mr. McQueen, Senator Fipp, Dr. Billeaux, Mrs. Millennium, UGC Executives)

• "COP SONG" (Lockstock, Barrel, Cops)

• "FOLLOW YOUR HEART" (Hope, Bobby)

• "LOOK AT THE SKY" (Bobby, Ms. Pennywise, The Poor)

• "DON'T BE THE BUNNY" (Mr. Cladwell, Hope, Mr. McQueen, Senator Kipp, Dr. Billeaux, Mrs. Millennium, UGC Executives)

• "Act One Finale" (Company) 

Act II

• "WHAT IS URINETOWN?" (Company)

• "SNUFF THAT GIRL" (The Poor)

• "RUN, FREEDOM, RUN" (Bobby, The Poor)

• "FOLLOW YOUR HEART (Reprise)" (Hope)

• "WHY DID I LISTEN TO THAT MAN?" (Ms. Pennywise, Senator Fipp, Lockstock, Barrel, Bobby, Hope)

• "TELL HER I LOVE HER" (Little Sally, Bobby, The Poor)

• "WE'RE NOT SORRY" (Hope & her allies, Mr. Cladwell & his allies)

• "WE'RE NOT SORRY (REPRISE)" (Ms. Pennywise, Mr. Cladwell)

• "I SEE A RIVER" (Company)

Cast

Meet the Company

ALEC HUDSON

Officer Lockstock

Alec is thrilled to be breaking the fourth wall in his first production with CRC/River Stage as Officer Lockstock in URINETOWN! This is his second time doing this show, having first played Mr. Cladwell. Some of Alec’s other credits include SpongeBob in SPONGEBOB: THE MUSICAL, Ricky Potts in RIDE THE CYCLONE, and Facebender in AIRNESS. He would like to thank his parents as well as his girlfriend Anela for being his biggest fans. Hail Malthus!

AUDREY DI PAOLO

Officer Barrel

Audrey is in her second year as a theater student here at CRC and is very excited to be in the fall production of URINETOWN. Audrey's previous roles include Clemencia in ELECTRICIDAD, Cecily in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Mother Superior in NUNSENSE, and most recently, Principal Beacher in the CRC staged reading of PLAY IT STRAIGHT. You can see more of Audrey's work in the Student Playfest in December, where students will debut original works created in the CRC Playwriting class taught by Professor Anthony D'Juan.

AVALON BARTH

Mrs. Millennium, Ensemble

Avalon has been involved in theatre for 3 1/2 years, starting in highschool. Her most notable performances would be FLY BY NIGHT, ALMOST, MAINE, and LEGALLY BLONDE where she played Paulette. Avalon takes pride in expressing herself through her acting in theatre but has always been interested in costume design. Her main goal is to broaden her acting range and experiment with more shows and different styles of characters.

COOPER HINSHAW

Tiny Tom, Ensemble

EMILY BENNER

Soupy Sue, Ensemble

Emily has had a passion for the creative arts since she was a child. It wasn't until high school where she was able to be apart of the theater program and her love for acting skyrocketed. She had been part of productions such as 12 ANGRY JURORS for school, did A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, and PUFFS outside of school. Though high school theater left a sour taste in her mouth, being involved in CRC productions has really helped rekindle the passion she has for theater. Emily can't wait to be part of more productions in the future!!!

EMMA ROSE WEHRLI

Josephine "Ma" Strong, Ensemble

ERIC CHARLTON

Mr. McQueen, Ensemble

Eric is excited to appear in River Stage’s production of URINETOWN. He loves musical theatre and can’t wait to show you what he has worked on. Outside of the theater, he spends his time studying music and playing video games with his friends.

FAYE CROOK

Little Becky Two-Shoes, Ensemble

Faye is excited to perform in another show at River Stage at Cosumnes River College in URINETOWN! She is honored to be able to tell a part of this story along with her cast mates. Faye recently performed as Chrysothemis in ELECTRA and Ifigenia in ELECTRICIDAD. She would like thank the crew of this show for making it so memorable, and for all of the hard work they've done.

HAYLI CRANDALL

Robby the Stockfish, Ensemble

Hayli is a Theatre Major at CRC and auditioned for their first show at Elk Grove High school where they were in the shows FLY BY NIGHT and LEGALLY BLONDE. They attended California State Summer School of the arts theatre program in 2024 were they learned about the creative process of Theatre. They are looking forward to learning more about theatre at CRC and pursue their passion for performing arts.

IAN CAMPBELL

Dr. Billeaux, Ensemble

Ian is a theater enthusiast excited to be returning to the world of the stage. Ian is primarily interested in backstage work but is always open to being on stage, either helping build sets, crew, or on stage he is interested in the theater world more and more each day. Helped build sets for ASSASSINS and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST while at CRC and continues to work towards a Associates of Arts degree.

JAELYNN CARR

Hope Cladwell

Jaelynn is a dedicated thespian based in Sacramento. With a passion for storytelling, and dedication to their craft, they have appeared in a variety of roles ranging from Lorraine in ALL SHOOK UP to Henrietta in HONK. She is thrilled to return to the stage for URINETOWN after a 7-year hiatus, reigniting her passion for performing. She participated in several theater companies throughout the years and is so excited to continue her acting journey with Cosumnes River College.

JAYDEN WYNN

Joseph "Old Man" Strong, Ensemble

JIANNA EUGENIO

Penelope Pennywise

It’s a privilege to be in this show! Jianna is a music student at CRC who loves to paint stories on stage as a vocalist and as an actress. She previously appeared in the PBS program CELEBRATION OF MUSIC. Her acting credits at CRC River Stage include Rona Lisa Peretti (THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE), Clytemnestra (ELECTRA), and The Proprietor (ASSASSINS). In the community, Jianna performed with Light Opera Theatre Sacramento and Rogue Music Project. Many thanks to her family, friends, and teachers for their support!

MICHAEL VAUGHN

Hot Blades Harry, Ensemble

Michael is in his third year at CRC and is so excited to be working on such a spectacular show. Michael has taken part in two shows here at River Stage: ASSASSINS and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.

PETER DEMARZIO

Bobby Strong

Peter DeMarzio is thrilled to be returning for his second show with River Stage! He studied theatre at UC Berkeley and has been performing locally in Sacramento for the last year. He is also the founder of backofhouse.art - an anonymous reviews site for actors, theatre students, and crew members to share their experiences. Previous acting credits include: THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA? (Billy), three productions of ASSASSINS (Balladeer/Lee Harvey Oswald), AVENUE Q(Princeton), SWEENEY TODD (Tobias Ragg), SAFE AT HOME: THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY, and FAT MEN IN SKIRTS (Bishop Hogan).

PURJON BICKHAM

Senator Fipp, Ensemble

Purjon Bickham (Senator Fipp) is a current student at Consumnes River College where he formerly appeared as Dr. Chasuble in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. Additional past performances include THE BREAKFAST CLUB, THE OUTSIDERS, CLUE, and SURE THING at the Lenaea Festival with Valley High School. He is thankful as well as thrilled to be a part of URINETOWN.

RYLEE WALKER

Little Sally

Rylee Walker is a sophomore at Cosumnes River Community College actively working towards their AA. Rylee has plans to transfer and continue their education, eventually earning their BFA in Theater Arts. Rylee’s goal is to one day be someone’s quirky theater professor. Some of Rylee’s notable roles include Antigone in ANTIGONE, Lucille in JUNIE B. JONES: BATMAN SMELLS , and Cordelia in KING LEAR. From the first moment they stepped on a stage, Rylee knew it’s where they needed to be. Rylee would like to thank everyone for coming, but enough about them. On with the Show!

SEVRYN MICHAEL

Caldwell B. Caldwell

Macie Utile

Stage manager

Macie Utile is excited to continue participating in theatre through her involvement as a stage manager. Growing up, Macie Utile participated in community theatre and dance. While in high school, she was involved in Sheldon High School's TheatreWorks program. Macie would like to thank her past directors, including her high school teacher, Craig Howard, for spending countless hours helping her explore the art of theatre.

Jared Shih

Stage manager

Jared is thrilled to be part of the production team for Urinetown. With a passion for behind-the-scenes work, Jared has stage-managed numerous productions, including Electra,Electricidad,Magascar Jr. the musical. They are excited to help bring this unique and satirical musical to life. From managing rehearsals to ensuring seamless transitions during the show, Jared enjoys collaborating with the cast, crew, and creative team to create a smooth and entertaining experience for the audience. They would like to thank the theatre department at CRC for their support and dedication. Special thanks to friends and family for their constant encouragement.

Our 2024-25 Season: The Time Is Now

URINETOWN THE MUSICAL

November 8-24, 2024

Music & Lyrics by MARK HOLLMANN

Book & Lyrics by GREG KOTIS

The Tony Award-winning musical comedy about a drought-stricken place where greed and corruption flow, privilege is peeing in private, and revolution is in the air.

Urinetown The Musical was nominated for ten 2002 Tony Awards, winning for Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score of a Musical and Best Direction of a Musical and ran for 965 performances on Broadway.

READING SERIES: STUDENT ONE ACT PLAYFEST

December 6-7, 2024

Original one act works by the students of our playwriting course get their first public performances!

ORLANDO

March 7-15, 2025

By VIRGINIA WOOLF, Adapted by SARAH RUHL

Orlando’s epic life spans five centuries and crosses class, continents, and gender identity in two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee Ruhl’s adaptation of Woolf’s classic novel.

Playwright Sarah Ruhl is a two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee for Drama for THE CLEAN HOUSE (2004) and IN THE NEXT ROOM, OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY  (2009). ORLANDO recently completed an off-Broadway run in May 2024 at Signature Theatre in New York, with award MacArthur "Genius" Grant Recipient, and Tony and Pulitzer-nominated theatre and performance artist Taylor Mac.

WATER BY THE SPOONFUL

April 25-May 4, 2025

By QUIARA ALEGRÍA HUDES

In the 2012 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama, the past is always present for a young veteran who comes home to the ghosts of war and his mother’s addiction.

WATER BY THE SPOONFUL is the second part of the ELLIOT TRIOLOGY, a three play collection tracing three generations of a Latino family. The first part, ELLIOT, A SOLDIER'S FUGUE was also a nominee for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2007; the final installment, THE HAPPIEST SONG PLAYS LAST premiered in 2013.

TWELFTH NIGHT

July 18-August 3, 2025

Presented in community with the Cosumnes Community Services District under the stars at Laguna Town Hall in Elk Grove

($10 General Admission)

By WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

A shipwreck, a love triangle, mistaken identity, a Fool (and a whole lot of foolishness) collide in one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies and most beloved works. 

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