Based on the play by Maureen Dallas Watkins Directed by Ed Eblin

March 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23 at 7:30pm (18 and up)

March 17 and 24 at 4:00pm (All Ages)

CHICAGO Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse

Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb proudly presents

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President…………………………………………….………..Esther Stinson Vice President……………………………………………….……...Ed Eblin Secretary……………………………………………..……...Jackie Farbeann Treasurer…………………………………….……………..Heather Metcalf Member Representative…………………………………...…….Logun Baker Member Representative……………………………..…………….Ryan Stem

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Artistic Director………………………………………….…...Tim Valentine Assistant Artistic Director………………………………….……...Mary Sink Technical Director……………………………………….……..Ben Maynard Marketing Director…………………………………….…...Carl Stolzenburg Assistant Marketing Director………………………………….Andrea Klinker Development Director…………………..……………………….Geno Smith Executive Director…………………………………………….Jim Nothnagel

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CHICAGO Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse

Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins

The Scene

Chicago, Illinois. The late 1920’s

MUSICAL NUMBERS

Act One: All That Jazz………………………………..…………..Velma and Company Funny Honey…………………………………………………..……..Roxie Cell Block Tango…………...……………………………Velma and the Girls When You’re Good to Mama………………………………………...Matron Tap Dance……..……………………………………..Roxie, Amos and Boys All I Care About…………………………..…………………..Billy and Girls A Little Bit of Good……...…………………………………...Mary Sunshine We Both Reached for the Gun………Billy, Roxie, Mary Sunshine and Company Roxie…………………………………………………….…………..Roxie I Can’t Do It Alone………………………………………….………..Velma Chicago After Midnight…………………………………………....The Band My Own Best Friend……………………………………….Roxie and Velma

Intermission Act Two: I Know a Girl……………………………………..………………….Velma Me and My Baby……..………………………………………Roxie and Boys Mister Cellophane…………………………………………………….Amos When Velma Takes the Stand………………………………...Velma and Boys Razzle Dazzle…...………………………………………..Billy and Company Class…..…………………………………………………..Velma and Mama Nowadays…………………………………………………………….Roxie Nowadays/R.S.V.P./Keep It Hot………...………………...Roxie and Velma

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THE CAST (In Order of Appearance)

Master of Ceremonies…………………………….………….Carl Stolzenburg Velma Kelly………………………………………………....Heather Metcalf Roxie Hart…...…………………………………………...Michelle Winberry Fred Casely……………………………………………………….Tito Duran Sergeant Fogerty…………………………………….………...Drew Wander Amos Hart…...…………………………………………………...Ryan Stem Liz……………………………………………………………..Molly Finney Bernie………………………………………..……………..Terrence Brown Annie….…………………………………………………...Eryn Hollobaugh Ezekial………………………………………….………………...Jack Miller June..………………………………………………………….Elena DeCori Hunyak………………………………………………………...Nicky Moyer Mona………..………………………………………...Mia Angelique Fowler Matron Mama Morton………………………………...……….Samera Baptist Bilyy Flinn…………………………………………..……...Michael DeSantis Mary Sunshine…………………………………………….…….Lisa McNally Go-To-Hell Kitty..……………………………………………...Sage Moreno Reporter………………………………………………..…..Matthew Aubrey Aaron…………………………………………..……………...Asher Pollock Baliff..…………………………………………………………..Ben Hartwig

THE BAND

Piano…………………………………..………………………...Jim Kucera Drums………………………………………………………...Britta DeVore Bass……………………………………………...………………..Alex Fiete Banjo….……………………………………………………….Derek Walter Reeds…………………………………………………………...Sam Falcone Trumpet…………..…………………………………………….Logun Baker Trombone……...……………………………………………..Michelle Holly

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Sarah Tackett (Assistant Director) is ecstatic to be working on her second show with Imagine Productions. She is a second year at The Ohio State University studying Vocal Music Education and Theatre. Sarah was last seen on stage as Thea in Imagine's Spring Awakening and as dance captain in The Secret Garden. She is extremely thankful for the opportunities Imagine Productions has allowed her and would like to thank the production staff of Chicago and the board of Imagine Productions for this wonderful experience.

Tim Valentine (Music Director) served as the director for Imagine’s inaugural show, The Wedding Singer, assistant director for The Rocky Horror Show, and musical director for Avenue Q. Recently, he served as the musical director of Cabaret with Short North Stage. Tim has been seen on stage as Mark in Rent, the Balladeer/Lee Harvey Oswold in Assassins, and Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls. Tim was on the production teams for Gypsy, Sweet Charity, Assassins, Mame, Zombies from the Beyond, and Grease. Other theatre experience includes roles in Grease, The Wizard of Oz, Little Shop of Horrors, Yeomen of the Guard, and several operas. He has sung with the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus, the Columbus Symphony Chorus, and serves as the tenor soloist at Trinity United

Methodist Church in Grandview. Tim holds a bachelor's degree in Music Education from West Virginia University and a master’s degree in Higher Education & Student Affairs from Ohio State University. When not involved with local theatre and music, Tim serves as the Arts Scholars Program Manager at OSU.

Drew Wander (Sgt. Fogerty/ Ensemble) is a senior at Capital University. He is pursuing a degree in Music Industry Studies with a minor in Organization Communication. Since being at Capital, he has appeared in shows such as The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Urinetown, Company, Street Scene, and Iolanthe. He has been in other productions such as; Crazy For You, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and A Christmas Carol. Drew had the opportunity of working and being a part of a professional Acting Company at the Huron Playhouse. In seven weeks, he learned and performed Bye Bye Birdie, Fox on the Fairway, The Drowsy Chaperone and Carousel. He is very excited to have this incredible opportunity. Drew would also like to thank all his family and friends for all their support.

Michelle Winberry (Roxie Hart) couldn't have been pinned to the wall to keep her from auditioning for this show! Michelle was most recently seen as Kate Monster in Imagine's production of Avenue Q. Other favorite roles include Charity in Sweet Charity, Sandy in Grease, and Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street. By day Michelle works for Lily USA. A huge thanks to her family and friends for all of their support during the past 2 months of craziness, especially her fantastic and supportive husband Scott and her greatest joy; two year old Scottie Jr.

Nicky Moyer (Hunyak/Clerk) is returning to the stage after a six-year theater hiatus. She was last seen as Susan in Bison's production of 8 Cases From Outer Spaces. Chicago will be her first musical, and she is thrilled to be working amongst such talented and supportive folk. Since a tender age, Nicky has been an avid fan of singing, dancing (ballet, mostly), and acting. In her spare time she plays guitar, bakes incessantly, climbs rocks and trees whenever possible, and is an amateur photographer. She would like to thank her ridiculously good-looking and supportive husband for always being her biggest fan.

Asher Pollock (Lipschitz/ Aaron/ Ensemble) is excited to be back at Imagine for the second time! His first role with the wonderful production company was playing Moritz Steifel last season in Spring Awakening, a role for which he received two BroadwayWorld.com nominations. Some other past roles include Young Ebenezer in Scrooge, Matt in The Fantasticks (both at TAPA Columbus), and being in various plays at school and with Columbus Children's Theater. Asher is a high school senior attending Whetstone High School and Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center for visual art. He has been accepted to Ohio University, Athens and plans to attend in the fall. Asher would like to give a huge thank you to Imagine for becoming a

second family to him, and many thanks to his family and friends for supporting him every step of the way. He would also like to thank the cast of Chicago for their incredible talent and collaboration. Enjoy the show!

Ryan Stem (Amos Hart), born in Kentucky, raised in Ohio, previously residing in New York City and Knoxville, Tennessee before moving to Columbus, is excited to be making his Imagine stage debut. Ryan had a blast participating in Imagine’s previous season as Musical Director of Spring Awakening and The Rocky Horror Show, Stage Manager on Hairspray, and most recently co-directing this season’s fundraising cabaret Over the Top 2 alongside Imagine's Artistic Director, Tim Valentine. Returning to his performing roots, favorite roles include Marcellus in The Music Man, the Padre in Man of La Mancha, Albert Lennox in The Secret Garden and Clarence Odbody in LaComedia Dinner Theatre’s musical adaption of It’s a Wonderful Life. Deus, familiam, amicos.

Carl Stolzenburg (Master of Ceremonies) is honored to be part of this amazing cast. He’s been seen as Brian in Imagine’s Avenue Q, Eddie in The Rocky Horror Show (2011) and performed in ECP’s RENT in 2010. He spends his days as a sales manager for Homemade Brand Ice Cream and is excited to spend his evenings in the rewarding theater community. He’d like to thank all of the fantastic people who have become family and all who support his endeavors.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director…………………………………………..………………...Ed Eblin Music Director…..…………………………………………….Tim Valentine Assistant Director……………………………………………….Sarah Tackett Assistant Music Director……………………………….………...Logun Baker Stage Manager…….…………………………………………...Tiffany Chanel Assistant Stage Manager………………...……………………….Mike Treiber Choreographers...…………..…………………………….Cassandra Cardenas

Rose Babington Hair and Make-up…..………………………………………...Andrea Klinker Sound Technicians..….……….…...……………………...Steve Stumphauzer

Todd Holland Spotlights…………….……………………………...…………….Mary Sink

Dana Anderson Stage Crew…..…………………………………………………..Alex Lanier Lighting……………………………………………………..Michele Chaney

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Matthew Aubrey (Reporter/Ensemble) is elated to be on the Imagine stage again in this performance of Chicago. You may recognize him from his last performance as Hanschen Rilow in Imagine’s Spring Awakening. Other favored credits are Yertle the Turtle in Seussical the Musical, John Jasper in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Rolf in The Sound of Music. Matthew is a Meeting & Events Planner at Limited Brands, Inc. He would like to give his appreciation to his incredible friends, family and boyfriend as he would not be who he is today

without them.

Rose Babington (Choreographer) is pleased to be back with Imagine Productions and working with such talented old and new friends, having assistant directed 2012’s Hairspray. Favorite onstage credits include Short North Stage’s Cabaret (Fritzie), CSP’s 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Marcy Park), LTOB’s The Sound of Music (Elsa Schraeder), and Beck Center’s Miss Saigon (Mimi). Rose works as a national account manager for ACT and is thankful for every opportunity to be active in the Columbus arts community. Love and thanks to dear family and friends, Mom, Dad, Mug, and Jeff.

Logun Baker (Trumpet/ Asst. Music Director), Imagine’s most active member, is now involved in his seventh show, and the second working with the Production Staff. You may have seen Logun as Brad in The Rocky Horror Show (2011), Georg in Spring Awakening, or Fender in Hairspray, as well as a member of the Ensemble in The Wedding Singer. Outside of Imagine, Logun spends his days (and sometimes nights) working for Huntington Bank as an IT System Administrator. He looks forward to the many opportunities and new family members to gain with Imagine in the coming years.

Samara Baptist (Matron Mama Morton) is very excited to be a part of this wonderful cast and crew and production in her first Imagine show. Samara attended AMDA NY then went on to the New School University in New York for her BFA in Theatre. Samara has been a part of numerous NYC productions. Some include Sarah in Ragtime, Ronette in Little Shop of Horrors, Dionne in Hair, Grace in Annie, and many more. You may also have seen Samara in some Columbus productions like the door kangaroo in CCT’s Seussical and Aida in the LTOB production of Aida. Samara would like to

thank God, friends and family for always being there. Loves & kisses

Terrence Brown (Ensemble) has enjoyed every moment of preparing to bring this production of Chicago to the Columbus Community. The Youngstown native has recently relocated to the area to serve in his capacity as a financial aid counselor within the Student Service Center for The Ohio State University. His love for the arts has inspired him in a number of ways educationally and professionally. Terrence holds a Bachelor of Arts in music from the University of Toledo. After college he worked as a character performer with Walt Disney World where he performed in shows and

parades. His theatrical background includes Agwe, God of Water in Once on this Island and as an understudy to Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime. Terrence recently performed with Imagine in

Lisa McNally (Mary Sunshine) graduated from Otterbein College with a B.A. in applied music/vocal performance in 2002. Since then she's been very active in the local arts scene. She performed with the Columbus Symphony Chorus and Church of the Master chancel choir as well as many local theater productions. Notable roles include Pitti Sing in The Mikado, Philia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Lady Liberty in Reefer Madness which she also assistant directed and most recently as a Bad Idea Bear in Imagine's production of Avenue Q. She's humbled and proud to be in Chicago with this great cast and crew; there's a little bit of good in everyone!

Ben Maynard (Technical Director) has been helping out the company since the start and is excited to be involved with this, one of his favorite shows. He is currently going to school at Columbus State Community College for architecture and working at Time Warner Cable. Ben has worked on all the shows in the last year, including Spring Awakening, Avenue Q, Hairspray and The Rocky Horror Show and is proud to participate with his boyfriend Logun.

Heather L Metcalf (Velma Kelly) had her musical theatre debut playing Janet in the 2011 performance of The Rocky Horror Show. Since then she has been involved with Spring Awakening (Assistant Choreographer), Hairspray (Velma Von Tussle), and The Rocky Horror Show 2012 (Phantom, Dance Captain). Prior to her involvement with Imagine Productions, Heather graduated from Kent State University with a BFA in Dance Performance and has choreographed and performed in numerous professional and student productions. She is thankful for everyone that has continued to support her through the long nights and short weekends. Much love.

Jack Miller (Ezekiel/ Ensemble) is happy to have found a new family in Imagine. This is his fourth show with the company and will surely not be his last. The constant dancing in Chicago is quite a change from his last show, The Rocky Horror Show, where he was wheelchair-bound for his role as Dr. Scott. He also had roles in Spring Awakening and Hairspray. As always, he would like to dedicate this show to all of his family, both those related by blood and those by theatre.

Sage Moreno (Go-to-Hell Kitty/ Ensemble) is all dolled up in glad rags and ready to hoof it in Chicago. Locally, Sage has performed in and choreographed Gypsy, She Loves Me, Zombie Prom, and Hairspray. She also enjoys teaching language arts, dancing with her husband Julio, and scolding her rascally puppies, Toffee and Tila.

Ed Eblin (Director) is excited to bring Chicago to the stage with Imagine Productions. He recently played the Narrator in the 2012 production of The Rocky Horror Show, and was the director for last year’s production of Spring Awakening. He is also currently serving on Imagine’s board as the Vice-President, and is the Founding President for the troupe. Ed has been part of the Columbus theatre community for many years, formerly as the Artistic Director for Center Stage Players, a recurring character actor, and resident director for CSP. He is a full-time high school mathematics teacher at Eastland Career Center, as well as an adjunct math instructor for Columbus State Community College. Ed thanks all of you for taking the time to attend

this production and hopes you enjoy the show!

Molly Finney (Liz/ Enemble) is ecstatic to make her Imagine debut after a 4 year absence from the theatre world! Favorite previous roles include: Georgie in Full Monty (ECP), Little Becky Two Shoes in Urinetown (Gallery Players), Little Red Ridinghood in Into the Woods (Gallery Players), Sally in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (ECP), Henrietta in Honk! (Pleasure Guild), Maria in Sound of Music (PUMC), and Marty in Grease (Auburn University). She is now a stay at home Mom of twin two year old boys, Jackson and Blake. She wishes to thank her husband, Vince, with all her heart for handling the "terrible twos" while she was at rehearsals! I love you!!!!

Mia Angelique Fowler (Mona/ Ensemble) is thrilled to be in the cast of one of her favorite musicals; Chicago, which is her second show with Imagine. She played Little Inez and a Dynamite in Imagine's summer 2012 production of Hairspray. Mia has been involved in high school productions of Dark of the Moon and Little Mary Sunshine at Deerfield Academy and Jesus Christ Superstar and Fiddler on the Roof at Gahanna Lincoln High School. Mia is eternally grateful for the love and support she has received from her family, especially her sister Indigo and her parents; Ronald and Kathleen.

Ben Hartwig (Wilbur/ Baliff/ Ensemble) is grateful for his first opportunity with Imagine and he would like to thank the whole cast and production team for everything they have done for him and making him feel like a part of the family. He is a graduate of Otterbein University, where he received a degree in public relations and a minor in music. He would like to thank his parents and his amazing girlfriend for their support in continuing to perform on stage. For the past year he has been a part of Concerts for Charity. He has been performing on stage since he can remember and is glad to be back on stage! Break legs!!!

Eryn Emery Hollobaugh (Annie/ Ensemble) is more than excited to be a part of Chicago with Imagine. This is her second show with Imagine and she looks forward to many more in the future! Eryn was amazed how close a large cast could become in her first show, Hairspray, where she played Amber VonTussle and was introduced to her second family. Other fun roles Eryn has played are Little Red in Into the Woods and Go-To-Hell-Kitty in CCT’s Pre-Professional Program of Chicago! Eryn wants to thank her family for all their support even with all her absenses due to her full time school schedule at OSU, half-time work schedule and theatre rehearsals. “It's all

Cassandra Cardenas (Choreographer) graduated from Otterbein University with a degree in Broadcasting and Dance in 2006. She is currently the Director of Dance at St. Ursula Academy in Toledo, OH. and coaches the dance team as well as instructs at Dance FX Academy. This is Cassandra's second Imagine show after debuting last season with Spring Awakening. Other choreography credits include: 9 to 5, A Christmas Carol, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Willy Wonka, The Rocky Horror Show, Ring of Fire, High School Musical and Peter Pan. Cassandra also choreographs competitively and has been awarded and recognized for her work regionally and nationally. Cassandra is so excited to be working with her Imagine family again :) She would like to thank Ed and Tim for giving her this opportunity to work with such a talented cast and production team. Special thanks to my wonderful friends and family for always supporting me. Especially the greatest people I know, Andy and Vanessa Chow for always letting me crash on their couch every weekend and my always supportive mom. Love you. Merde!

Tiffany Chanel (Stage Manager) is excited about getting to check out the behind the scenes part of the theater. She’s previously been cast around Columbus including Imagine’s The Rocky Horror Show, Annie at Worthington and Aida at Little Theatre Off-Broadway. Tiffany attended The Ohio State University where she now works as a nurse. She would like to give a shout out to her awesome stage crew and is super proud of the sexy cast. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Elena DeCori (June/ Ensemble), having recently moved from Chicago, feels right that this show is her first one since playing Queenie in The Wild Party in college 9 years ago! Elena is a proud double graduate of Northwestern University with a Musical Theatre bachelors and an MBA. By day, you'll find her at Nationwide in Digital Marketing and by night, her artistic side shines through. She is currently the Treasurer of the Board at Short North Stage. Thanks to her friends and family for their support...and to her husband Brad who has never seen her on stage until now.

Michael DeSantis (Billy Flynn) is excited to be back on the stage after a 4.5 year hiatus. Mike has been seen on stage as Danny Zuko in Grease, Gordon in A New Brain, and Radames in Aida. He also had roles in The Wizard of Oz, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 42nd Street, and Footloose. Mike has also co-directed a production of Children of Eden. Much of Mike's past theater experience was with Off the Lake Productions at The Ohio State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He went on to earn a master's degree in Educational Administration at Texas A&M University and now works as an Academic Counselor at Ohio State.

Silvestre “Tito” Duran (Fred/ Ensemble) is glad to be involved in his second show with Imagine. He was Melchior in last year’s production of Spring Awakening and for the role was nominated in the Best Male Lead in a Musical category in the BroadwayWorld.com awards. He has been doing theater since high school and is honored to be performing in Chicago. Tito is a fourth year medical student at Ohio State and will be going into pediatrics. Tito would like to thank his terrific production staff for putting on a great show and his parents for always supporting him.