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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 |
Who's Who
Cast
Creative Team
Quin Gresham**
Kristen Nordstrom
Ryan J. Zirngibl
Randy B. Winder
Josh Hiser
Garth Dunbar
Jon Robertson
Tony Dearing*
Makayla Rodgers*
Meet the Company
Don Richard*
DON RICHARD thanks YOU for being here as we return ‘across the gulf of a vanished year’. You, the audience, has brought us through. Have hearts ever been more grateful? Born just a few turns down the road at the Boone County Hospital, Arrow Rock is like coming home for Don. Credits – Broadway: JANE EYRE, URINETOWN, SIDESHOW (revival). Tour: WICKED and SUNSET BOULEVARD. And over a dozen glorious shows at the Lyceum over the past 3 decades (LES MISERABLES, SPIDER’S WEB, OLIVER, EDWIN DROOD, 1776). But right now, it’s time for THIS journey together. So cozy into your seat, feel the lights dim, and bear but a touch of our hands as the Ghost of Christmas Past asks “I wonder where it might lead us?” Time for magic, thanks to YOU.
Laura Paulsell
Laura Paulsell is a Southern California based yoga instructor, musician and Reiki practitioner, originally from St. Louis. Laura joined the cast of A Christmas Carol during the inaugural production in 2014. Previous Lyceum roles include, Diana (Lend Me a Tenor), Cassie (Rumors), as well as joining the pit orchestra on violin for 7 of the summer musicals. For 5 years, Laura toured throughout the Midwest with the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis: Education Tour, bringing Shakespeare to school children. Also having a great passion for music, she plays the Japanese Taiko Drums, the ocarina, and the violin for 28 years. (Wish her violin a happy birthday, as it turns 60 this year!) In November, Laura graduated as a 500-hour registered yoga teacher from the Kula Kamala Ashram & Yoga Foundation under the guidance of Swamini Shraddhananda Saraswati and is currently applying to Graduate level education to continue with academic yoga studies.
Yvette Monique Clark*
Yvette Monique Clark is back! She is ecstatic to be returning to Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre where she has done several shows, Little Mermaid (Ursula), HAIRSPRAY (Motormouth Maybelle), To Kill A Mockingbird (Calpurnia), and The Buddy Holly Story (Apollo Singer). During her time away she has kept herself busy producing her own virtual cabarets, “Diva of the ‘Demic”. She has performed in productions such as Gun and Powder (Sissy), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Nell), Smokey Joe’s Café (BJ), Chicago (Mama Morton), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Muzzy Van Hossmere), Showboat (Queenie). She is thrilled to be a part of this production of A Christmas Carol and getting to debut the role of The Ghost of Christmas Present on the Lyceum stage. She thanks God and her family for without them she would be nothing.
Paula Danner
Paula, a California native, began her professional career at the age of 12 in the 2nd National Company of Annie. After completing a BS at University of California, Irvine, she rounded out her career performing in the 2nd National and 4th National Companies of CATS, fronting Sunset Strip rock band, Mystery City, opening for Carlene Carter with country music trio Three of Hearts, acting in commercials, dancing in music videos and with the New Orleans Dance Theatre. Paula’s Lyceum Theatre credits include Damn Yankees, Music Man, The Wizard of Oz, Funny Girl, Footloose (as roller skatilng Betty Blast) and five productions of A Christmas Carol. Paula is Company Manager for The Theatre and creator of the website LookingForTheSweetSpot.com.
Brianna Lopez
Brianna is grateful to be back at the Lyceum for her third year 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!
Gabriel Florentino*
Gabriel Florentino is incredibly elated to be back on stage after a long intermission. Originally from Brooklyn NYC, Gabriel attended Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA where he received his BFA in Musical Theatre. Some Past Credits Include- The Premiere of “Old Man and The Sea” the play (Manolin), “Newsies” (Finch), “Camelot” (Mordred) and more. Many thanks to his loved ones for everything. To the Cast, Crew, Creative Team & Arrow Rock Community: it is an honor to create with you & for you! Instagram: @gabrielflorentino_
Alan Knoll*
Alan Knoll is thrilled be a part of this beautiful adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Previous Lyceum roles include 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, Quin and Steve for holding this theatre together, and to you all for being here. Enjoy the show and Happy Holidays!
Christine Wanda
Christine is beyond grateful to be returning to Arrow Rock Lyceum! She was previously seen earlier this summer in the Lyceum’s productions of The Little Mermaid (Aquata), Singin’ in the Rain (Zelda), and Sister Act (Tina). Other credits include: All Shook Up, South Pacific (Flat Rock Playhouse), Once on this Island (Ti Moune), The Elephant Man (John Merrick), and The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin (Viveca). A recent graduate of Elon University and represented by DGRW Inc. Much love and gratitude for this beautiful community. Website: thechristinewanda.com
Robert Elliott*
Robert Elliott is thankful to return to this very special production of Christmas Carol. A veteran of 53 years in Regional Theatre Lyceum audiences will remember him as Matt in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner and Capt. Queeg in The Caine Mutiny. He shares his love of the outdoors at his home on beautiful Lake Pomme de Terre with Tinker and Belle, two Tortoise Shell cuties. Those of you who saw the 2019 production and were in the production will remember Molly. We miss you Molly. We love you. “Good girl. Good dog”.
Bradley Fertitta
Bradley is thrilled to be making her return to the Lyceum Theatre stage. She is a graduate from the Webster Conservatory of Theatre Arts. Some of Bradley’s favorite roles she performed are: Faber (Fahrenheit 451), Jody (Slasher), and Silvius (As You Like It). One of her proudest moments was crafting a staged horror piece called “Cave.” To all of those who have and continue to help her along this journey (friends, family, you lovely patrons, cast, and especially crew), Thank You.
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!
Michael Brennan
Michael is delighted to be invited to return to A Christmas Carol. It is always a pleasure to work with the talented people that the Lyceum gathers together. Happy holidays to everyone.
Ken Martinez
Ken Martinez is thrilled to be returning to the Lyceum stage after his recent appearance as the Head Waiter in Murder on the Orient Express. A performer since the age of nine, Ken’s credits include Gypsy, Diary of Anne Frank, and Victor/Victoria (IVRT), Jaques Brel (Outcast Productions), Mr. Bucket in Willy Wonka (Lewis), Amos in Chicago (Whidbey Playhouse); Friar Laurence in Romeo and Juliet and Oberon/Theseus Midsummer Night’s Dream (Island Shakespeare Festival); Cornelius in Hello, Dolly! (Northwest Savoyards); Scarlet Pimpernel, Beauty and the Beast (Glendale Centre Theatre)—and many productions of A Christmas Carol.
Paula Bear
Paula is pleased to have the opportunity to be in A Christmas Carol. Previously, Paula has been in Sister Act, The Sound of Music, Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof, Funny Girl and all seven productions of The Lyceum’s A Christmas Carol. Thank you Quin, it’s a joy to be part of this production!
Michael Dewar*
Michael Dewar is delighted to be back spending another winter in Arrow Rock, having appeared in this production from ’15-’17! National tour: Elf The Musical. Selected regional: A Christmas Carol, Seussical, Mary Poppins, Crazy For You (Arrow Rock); Mary Poppins (Variety Theatre); The Importance of Being Earnest, Meet Me In St. Louis (Ozark Actors Theatre); The Drowsy Chaperone, Peter and the Starcatcher (Bristol Valley Theatre); Sense & Sensibility (LNT); The Sound of Music, The Matchmaker (Hope Summer Rep). Proud member of AEA. BFA in Musical Theatre, Webster Conservatory. Love to Mom, Dad, Cuyler & Bailey. To keep up with Michael, follow him on Instagram (@michaeldewar) and visit www.Michael-Dewar.com! Happy Holidays!
Manon Halliburton*
Manon Halliburton is returning to Arrow Rock after having last been seen this summer as Greta in Murder on the Orient Express. She returns to reprise the role of Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol. She is very happy to be back in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Regional theatre work includes Indiana Rep, Kansas City Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse, Chester Theatre Company Mass., Utah Shakespeare Festival and Unicorn Theatre Kansas City. She lived in New York for several years and worked at Greenwich Street Theatre, HBO Theatre, Century Center and Riverside Theatre. Television credits include Law and Order and The Sopranos. Thank you Quin for having me in this fantastic story! I love you Jon
Mitchell Martinez-Kurtti
Mitchell Martinez-Kurtti is making his stage debut here at the Lyceum. A seventh-grade student at Hardeman School, Mitchell spent five years studying dance at Claremont Village Dance Studio in California, and earned gold medals in his Royal Academy of Dance Exams three years in a row. When he’s not on stage, Mitchell might be found fishing at Big Soldier Lake, or on the basketball court as a member of the Hardeman Boys’ Basketball team.
Daniel Ryan
Daniel is honored to perform at Lyceum Theater again! In addition to acting, Daniel plays the trumpet and is an avid outdoorsman. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
Rosalyn Spear
“My name is Rosalyn Spear and I am so excited to be a part of this production! I am a sixth grader at Gentry middle school in Columbia. I am so happy to get back on stage to sing, dance and be with other people who love to do the same!”
Gabe Palmer
Gabe Palmer is delighted to return to The Lyceum stage. Gabe first appeared on this stage in 2018 when he played Michael Banks in Mary Poppins. He recently appeared as Squidward in The SpongeBob Musical at Hickman High School in Columbia where he is a Freshman.
Emily Ryan
Emily is thrilled to be back in this magical, mid-Missouri performance! Emily also participates in her high school band and show choir. She wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Timothy Morton
Timothy Morton, age 8, is a second grader at Grant Elementary School. He participates in TRYPS Children’s Theater where he’s performed in multiple plays, including Charlie Brown and Willie Wonka. In addition to theater, Timothy enjoys swimming, camping, and playing with friends.
April Woodall*
April Woodall is always thrilled to come back to Arrow Rock, where she’s been seen in Souvenir…a fantasia on the life of Florence Foster Jenkins, Into the Woods, Little Women, Tom Sawyer, Nunsense Jubilee, Big, The Sound of Music, Arsenic and Old Lace, Damn Yankees, and A Christmas Carol. Other regional credits include: Maine State Music Theatre, ME; Fulton Theatre, PA; American Theatre Group, NJ; Mill Mountain Theater, VA; Little Theatre on the Square, IL; Gateway Playhouse, NY; and near her home in Pennsylvania: Bristol Riverside Theatre; Hedgerow Theatre; Flashpoint Theatre; Center City Theatre Works; The Seaport History Museum Theatre; Eagle Theatre; and The Devon. Proud member of Actors’ Equity. AprilWoodall.com Love always to E & C.
Daniel Harray*
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre: Murder on the Orient Express, The 39 Steps. Off-Broadway: The 39 Steps (Union Square Theatre); The Visitation, Noirtown, Ritual (Witness Immersive). Regional: The Importance of Being Earnest (The Old Globe); Don Juan, The Beaux’ Stratagem (Shakespeare Theatre Company); Wit (Seattle Repertory Theatre); Twelfth Night, The Beard of Avon (Portland Center Stage); The Father (Studio Theatre); Cyrano (Sierra Repertory Theatre); The Taming of the Shrew (Illinois Shakespeare Festival); The Scarlet Letter (Lookingglass Theatre). Film/TV: As the World Turns, Orange Is the New Black, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and the independent feature, Hold Me. Training: Northwestern University; The Academy for Classical Acting. www.danielharray.com
Cooper Rainwater
Cooper is excited to be joining the cast of A Christmas Carol for his seventh year. He began as Tiny Tim, then played Mathew Cratchit, and is now looking forward to his new roles. Cooper’s additional Lyceum credits include “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.”
Quin Gresham**
Kristen Nordstrom
Ryan J. Zirngibl
Randy B. Winder
Josh Hiser
Garth Dunbar
Jon Robertson
Tony Dearing*
Makayla Rodgers*
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 | Dawn Plummer |
Patron Services
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Ticketing and Group Sales Manager |
Tempe McGlaughlin |
| Box Office Associate |
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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Resident Scenic Designer/Technical Director |
Ryan J. Zirngibl |
| Assistant Technical Director | EC Pope |
| Run Crew | Jonathan Rocha |
| Cyan Crockett | |
| Resident Lighting Designer | Randy B. Winder |
| Master Electrician | Josh Hiser |
| Musical Director | Brett Kristofferson |
| Sound Designer/Engineer | Jon Robertson |
| Resident Costume Designer | Garth Dunbar |
| Wardrobe Head | Sarah Velling |
| Production Assistant | Kaylee Herring |
| COVID Compliance Officer | Emilee Buchheit |
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 |
| Marketing and Communications | Visionworks, Columbia |
| Printing | Green Printers, Marshall |
| Landscaping | Rost Inc., Columbia |
| 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
Judi & Wayne Keehart
Media Partners
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