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DEAR FRIENDS,

Welcome to Other Desert Cities.

This literate and thought-ful play by one of Ameri-ca’s most produced living playwrights drops us in the middle of a tumultu-ous family holiday. Emo-tions run high, dialogue cuts deep, and the wit is well-barbed with biting humor. I hope you enjoy it as much I enjoyed di-recting it.

I’m pleased to announce that our 2015-16 season, our 43rd, will be filled with comedy, drama, classics, new work, and feature America’s finest theatre artists. We be-gin with a great comedy,The Underpants, a farci-cal romp from that wild and crazy funnyman Steve Martin. For the holidays we’ll revisit the family classic and high-flying fa-vorite Peter Pan, a stellar

musical and adventur-ous treat. And to keep the merry-making merry and bright, we bring back that snarky old elf Crum-pet in David Sedaris’ sa-tiric look at the holidays, The Santaland Diaries.

Next we invite you to en-joy Stupid F***ing Bird, a decidedly 21st century riff on The Sea Gull, direct from the adventurous and award-winning Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, D.C. Stupid Bird has been revived twice in Washington to sold-out houses, and after Syracuse it will move on to Port-land, Oregon.

After that we will pres-ent the American classic To Kill a Mockingbird. Based on Harper Lee’s cherished novel, this story of courage and justice speaks poignantly to us to-day as we continue to work toward fulfilling the prom-ise of an America for all.

Next up is a new play, The Christians, by a play-wright to watch, Lucas Hnath. Set in a contem-porary mega-church and performed as a Sunday service complete with a choir, this play asks ques-tions about faith while recognizing the answers are not at all simple. The most talked about play at the Actors Theatre of

Louisville’s Humana Fes-tival of New American Plays, The Christians will soon be slated for produc-tions next season in New York, Los Angeles, and right here.

To close the season, Sher-lock Holmes takes the stage in Ken Ludwig’s deliriously funny spoof Baskerville. In the style of The 39 Steps and Around the World in 80 Days, five actors por-tray a myriad of roles, in-cluding of course Holmes and Dr. Watson, in this reverent but hysterical send-up of the Arthur Conan Doyle tale The Hound of the Baskervilles

Please join us next sea-son, and remember sub-scribing is the best way to guarantee you’ll enjoy each and every moment of great theatre. Thank you so much for your support of Syracuse Stage, have a great summer, and I look forward to seeing you this fall.

WARM REGARDS,

Timothy BondProducing Artistic Director

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Three-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and contemporary blues artist, Keb’ Mo’ will perform at Syracuse Stage’s Annual Gala. Over the past two decades Keb has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of American roots music through the understated excellence of his live and studio performances. His songs have been recorded by B.B. King, Buddy Guy, the Dixie Chicks, Joe Cocker and Robert Palmer, and his playing inspired leading instru-ment maker Gibson Brands to issue the Keb’ Mo’ Signature Bluesmaster acoustic guitar. He’s collaborated with a host of other artists including Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, jazz diva Cassandra Wilson, Buddy Guy, Amy Grant, Solomon Burke and Little Milton. Keb also performs the theme song for the smash sit-com Mike & Molly and was music direc-tor for TV’s Memphis Beat.

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Originally produced by Lincoln Center Theatre, New York City, 2010.Other Desert Cities is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

The video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever are strictly prohibited. April 8 - 26, 2015

P R E S E N T S

Timothy BondProducing Artistic Director

Jeffrey WoodwardManaging Director

P R O D U C T I O N

S TA G E M A N A G E R

Stuart Plymesser

D I R E C T E D B Y

Timothy Bond

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Jon Robin Baitz

C A S T I N G

Harriet Bass

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Other Desert Cities is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

The actors and stage manager in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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D’Arcy Dersham.......................................................Brooke WyethBarbara Broughton.......................................................Polly WyethNed Schmidtke..........................................................Lyman WyethDori Legg................................................................Silda GraumanJoel Reuben Ganz..........................................................Trip Wyeth

There will be one fifteen-minute intermission.

SETTING

The Wyeth home, Palm Springs, CA, December 24, 2004.

A D D I T I O N A L C R E D I T S

Assistant Lighting Designer: Michael BlagysStage Management Apprentice: Marisa AndrewsStage Management Journeyman: Erin C Brett

Sound Apprentice: Jade TaggartElectrics Apprentice: Ann ArcherWardrobe Supervisor: Sarah Stark

Dresser: Christine McBurneyOfficial Hotels for Guest Artists: The Genesee Grande Hotel, Parkview Hotel

PERFORMANCE SPONSORSHIP

Mary & Larry Leatherman, April 10, Opening NightElaine & Michael Shende, April 10, Opening Night

Margaret, Susan, Amy & Bob Currier, April 15, 7:30 pmBill & Nancy Byrne, April 17, 8 pm

Drs. Elinor Spring-Mills & Darvin Varon, April 25, 8 pmMargaret, Susan, Amy & Bob Currier, April 25, 8 pm

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ON FIRST EXPOSURE to Other Desert Cities a couple of years ago, I was struck by the love, humor, political sparring, and fragile emotions shared among the five characters that inhabit the play. Set in Palm Springs, Cali-fornia, the events of the play occur on a single day, Christmas Eve of 2004, but the memories and the arguments of the play span the period from Vietnam to the post-9/11 invasion in Iraq.

I grew up in California in the 70s and was a teenager during that tumultuous time of societal upheaval, protest, and Ronald Rea-gan’s second term as gov-ernor. Other Desert Cities reignites in my memory

many family arguments that I witnessed and ne-gotiated as the designated clown-peacemaker in my family. Jon Robin Baitz has penned a play that resonates deeply for those of us who lived through the travails of the 60s and 70s, and yet it speaks with profound and timely rele-vance as it echoes many of the arguments that plague and define our partisan divided nation today. In these perilous times, when we Americans seem horribly polarized politically and socially, it is fascinating to witness these divisions dramatized within the construct of the family, which is for all of us our first society.

“Families get terrorized by

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their weakest member.” Playwright Baitz is a mas-ter of stating unarticulated truths that trigger in each of us memories of and personal reflections upon our own particular family’s secrets, while also binding us together collectively. In Other Desert Cities, the Wyeth family has a writer in its midst. I suspect near-ly every family has secrets that have been deemed too dangerous or damag-ing to be spoken, let alone

written about and made public. The consequences of maintaining family se-crets or seeking to reveal explosive truths are seem-ingly catastrophic to the psychic survival of the family and its members.

As an artist, I find this play poses very potent and troubling ques-tions: When is seeking the truth about family secrets off limits? Who determines what family

stories get told? What is a writer’s responsibility to her family and to her art? Other Desert Cities con-fronts the Wyeths and all of us with these and oth-er compelling questions. Humorous and harrow-ing, Jon Robin Baitz has given us an emotionally complex family drama that frightens and com-forts us with its central truth: Whether we name it or not, whatever we’re in, we’re in it together.

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In these peril-ous times, when we Americans seem horribly polarized po-litically and socially, it is fascinating to witness these divisions drama-tized within the construct of the family, which is for all of us our first society.

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A TROUBLING MEM-oir of a troubled fam-ily relationship is at the center of Other Desert Cities. Written by Brooke, the adult daughter of Polly and Lyman Wyeth, the as yet unpublished man-uscript contains an account of a deeply painful time from the family’s past. Not every-one is eager to revisit the episode, especially as rendered in prose and offered for public con-sumption. Publish or not? Either way, some-one will be hurt.

What the Wyeth fam-ily experiences might be considered a chief occupational hazard of the memoir and the memoir writer. As the poet Czesław Miłosz once said, “When a writer is born into a family, that family is finished.” This seems

especially likely for families of writers who publish the kind of personal memoir under consideration in Other Desert Cities. Fiction writers can disguise people, places, and events in any num-ber of inventive ways. Though the memoirist may rightly claim that a memoir is a literary representation of mem-ory and not history, there is no denying that readers have an expec-tation of truthfulness if not necessarily factual fidelity. Some may have faulted Frank McCourt for reconstructing dia-logue he could not possibly have remem-bered verbatim from when he was a child in his crib, but no one doubted the essential truth of Angela's Ashes or the accuracy of his portraits of the people involved.

BY JOSEPH WHELAN

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As a literary genre, the personal memoir is quite old and has its origins in shame. As Daniel Mendelsohn notes in a 2010 New Yorker article, “It all started late one night in 371 A.D., in a dusty North African town miles from anywhere worth going, when a rowdy sixteen-

year-old—the offspring of an interfaith mar-riage, with a history of bad behavior—stole some pears off a neigh-bor’s tree.”

The rowdy youth, a mis-creant named Aurelius Augustinus, eventually made good and is bet-ter known today as St.

Augustine. The book his thievery inspired is called Confessions.

The stolen fruit, it turned out, was not so sweet. While Augustine admitted that he delighted in the thrill of being bad (“I loved my own undoing.”), his youthful indiscre-

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tion haunted him into adulthood and impelled him to undertake a can-did examination of his early life. The resulting Confessions chronicled Augustine’s uncertain progress from dissolu-tion to spiritual awak-ening, and thereby introduced what would become one familiar template for memoirists for centuries to come: the tale of redemption. In his own Confessions, the French philosophe Jean Jacques Rousseau shifts the emphasis from the kind of reli-gious awakening expe-rienced by Augustine to a more secular and literary unburdening of guilt: “. . . the desire to be in some measure relieved of [my bur-den] has greatly con-tributed to the decision I have taken to write my confessions.” As a reflection of chang-ing times, the spiritual journey of Augustine became the personal exposé of Rousseau and set the stage for what Mendelsohn calls

a “kind of therapeu-tic purge”, which for a while seemed to domi-nate the form and con-tinues to thrive today (some critics might say ad nauseum).

Although it is a liter-ary hybrid, Karl Ove Knausgaard’s interna-tional phenomenon My Struggle certainly embraces this confes-sional tradition, with accompanying col-lateral damage. His six volume, autobio-

graphical novel is in some regard fiction, but it is undoubtedly, and admittedly by the author, an unflinching memoir, an excruciat-ingly detailed account of the author’s life that includes sometimes brutally frank portraits of those closest to him. Like Augustine and Rousseau, Knausgaard acknowledges that his motivation for writ-ing My Struggle derived from an overwhelming sense of personal shame

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and a need to grapple with it. “I think ulti-mately it has to do with showing something that shouldn’t be seen,” he explained in an inter-view in The Guardian.

“Writing is a way of get-ting rid of shame,” he continued. “When you write the whole idea is to be free. And what are you free from? From people looking at you. I think shame is an essen-tial mechanism in social life. It regulates every-thing and makes people behave in a decent and appropriate way to each other. But I have kind of too much, an overdose.” He adds, that from the writer’s perspective, “con-cealing what is shameful to you will never lead to anything of value.”

Knausgaard has his critics, to be sure, but

he has his defenders as well, and the inter-national success of My Struggle certainly indi-cates that his unflinch-ing approach has led him to something of value. It also led him straight into con-flict with a number of family members who were deeply offended by the work, particu-larly at Knausgaard’s portrayal of his late father. “Judas litera-ture” is how 14 mem-bers of Knausgaard’s family described My Struggle in a letter to the Norwegian news-paper Klassekampen. The writer’s wife Linda Bostrom, herself a writer and poet, suf-fered a breakdown as a result the tumultu-ous fallout following publication of the first two volumes. Bostrom and Knausgaard left

Norway and now live in Sweden with their young children.

For his part, Knausgaard says that in hurting those close to him, he can’t help but feel he has done the wrong thing: “It fills me with sadness every time I talk about it.” Such is the difficult nature of the serious memoir and the risk for the serious writer. As teacher and author Susan Shapiro cautions would-be memoirists: “. . . while readers will applaud your brave, tumultuous disclosures, your relatives won’t. The first piece you write that your family hates means you found your voice. If you want to be popular with your parents and siblings,” she adds, “try cookbooks.”

“Writing is a way of getting rid of shame,” he continued. “When you write the whole idea is to be free."

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Barbara Broughton (PollyWyeth) is pleased to be making her debut at Syracuse Stage. Her Broadway credits in-clude the original Sun-day in the Park with George and Music Music at City Center Theatre. Among her numerous Off Broadway credits are Grey Gardens at Playwrights Horizons, Concertina’s Rainbow at Cherry Lane Theatre, A Little Night Music at The York Theatre and The Red Truck at Epic Theatre. Some of her favorite regional roles include Big Edie in Grey Gardens (Studio Theatre D.C.), Mrs. Bennett in Pride and Prejudice (Dallas Theatre Center), Marianne in The Bird Sanctuary (Al-abama Shakespeare Festival), Emilia in The Comedy of Errors (Connecti-cut Repertory Theatre), Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly (Hangar Theatre), Mercy Lott in Humble Boy (Boars-Head Theatre), Ester in The Price (Northern Stage), Mrs. Higgins in My Fair Lady (Pioneer Theatre), and Mme. De Volanges in Les Li-aisons Dangereuses and Annabelle in George Washington Slept Here (The Pittsburgh Public Theatre). National Tours: Sarah (Company), George M!. Television/Film: Law & Order, The Sunset Gang (PBS), and The Producers.

D’Arcy Dersham (BrookeWyeth). Syracuse Stage debut. Work at oth-er theatres includes: Portland Center Stage (Other Desert Cities); Merrimack Repertory Theatre (Dusk Rings a Bell); Portland Stage Com-

pany (The Sisters Rosensweig); Trinity Repertory Company (Social Crea-tures, House & Garden, The Skin of Our Teeth, A Christmas Carol, The Syringa Tree, Absurd Person Singu-lar, Homebody/Kabul, Dinner with Friends); Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (Body Awareness, Neighbor-hood 3: Requisition of Doom); The Vineyard Playhouse (Hotline, To Kill a Mockingbird, Irene’s Riff); Perishable Theatre (1:23, Falling Up, Lazarus Disposed); Elemental Theatre Collective (A Bright Room Called Day, Amadeus, King Stag); Trinity Summer Shakespeare (The Tempest, The Comedy of Errors). A graduate of Trinity Rep Conser-vatory's M.F.A. Acting Program, D’Arcy also holds a B.A. in Dramat-ic Literature from Oberlin College, and studied physical theatre under Jacques Lecoq at L’École Internatio-nale de Théâtre in Paris. Voice and Speech faculty at the Brown/Trinity M.F.A. Program for eight years, and proud member of Actors Equity As-sociation since 2002. With unend-ing gratitude to all of my parents, whose support has meant everything to me. And for Billy.

Joel Reuben Ganz (TripWyeth) Mr. Ganz is ex-cited to make his Syra-cuse Stage debut and to continue the run of this fantastic produc-tion after its run at Portland Center Stage. He appeared on Broadway in War Horse (Lincoln Center Theater). Other New York credits include Macbeth (Lincoln Center

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Theater Educational), and The Clown Play (New York Fringe Festival). Regionally, Mr. Ganz appeared in Measure for Pleasure (Woolly Mammoth); Othello (The Shake-speare Theatre Company); The Book Club Play and Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park); Shear Madness and The Lisbon Traviata (The Kennedy Center); The Picture of Dorian Gray (Round House Theatre); The Death of Meyer-hold and Take Me Out (Studio The-atre); Pangs of the Messiah, Honey Brown Eyes, and The Admission (The-ater J); and The Illusion (Actor’s Ex-press). Television credits include Un-forgettable on CBS and What Would You Do? on ABC. Mr. Ganz is an as-sociate artist with Faction of Fools, a commedia dell’arte troupe in Wash-ington, D.C. Internationally, he worked on productions in Scotland, France, and Corsica. He received his B.A. in Theatre Studies from Emory University and his graduate de-gree from the International Theater School of Jacques Lecoq in Paris, France. Mr Ganz teaches movement technique and works as a movement and aesthetics consultant. www.joel-reubenganz.com

Dori Legg (Silda Grau-man). NY: Syracuse Stage: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike; Toy Box Theatre: The Short Fall; Origin The-atre: Shaving the Pickle. Regional: Actor’s Theatre Of Louisville: Noises Off; Fulton Theatre: August: Osage

County, Enchanted April, Brigh-ton Beach Memoirs, Prides Crossing, Glorious; Arena Stage: The Women; Folger Shakespeare Theatre: Twelfth Night, Macbeth, Melissa Arctic; In-teract Theatre: Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Purloined Letter, Great Expectations, Pirates of Penzance, Io-lanthe, Christmas at the Old Bull and Bush; Humana Festival: This Beautiful City; Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company: Recent Tragic Events (Helen Hayes nomination); Triad Stage: Snow Queen, Brother Wolf; Round House Theatre: Season’s Greetings, Escape from Happiness; Delaware Theatre: Diary of Anne Frank; Two River Theatre: Barefoot in the Park. Film: The Daft Pen-guin, El Camino, Double Negative, Guilty As Charged. TV: Law & Or-der: SVU, Law & Order: CI, Homi-cide, As the World Turns, Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

Ned Schmidtke (LymanWyeth) is delighted to be making his debut at Syracuse Stage and to be working again with director Timothy Bond. Recent stage appearances in-clude You Can’t Take It With You, The Curse of Oedipus, Macbeth, and To-night At Eight Thirty (Antaeus Company, Los Angeles); Loot (En-semble Theatre Company, Santa Barbara); and Groundswell, The Pleasure of his Company, Sea of Tranquility, A Body of Water, Blue/Orange, and Pericles (Old Globe Theatre, San Diego). Ned has worked two seasons at the Oregon

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William Bloodgood (Scenic Design-er). William Bloodgood’s work was seen earlier this season in August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson. Among his many previous designs for Syra-cuse Stage are recent productions of The Whipping Man, The Glass Menagerie, August Wilson's Radio Golf, Irving Berlin’s White Christ-mas, Red, and Caroline, or Change. Well known in American regional theatres, he has worked in many, in-cluding Arena Stage in Washington, DC, Arizona Theatre Company, the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, the Al-ley Theatre in Houston, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Denver Center Theatre Company, Indiana Reper-tory Theatre, Intiman Theatre in Seattle, the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, Portland Center Stage, Seattle Repertory Theatre, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival where he has designed the scenery for 150 productions. In 2011 he was hon-ored to design the Unites States national exhibit for the Prague Qua-

drennial of Performance and Space Design. He is the recipient of many awards for his designs, including the Oregon Governor’s Award for the Arts in 2002. Currently, he is a pro-fessor of scene design at the Univer-sity of Texas at Austin.

Devon Painter (Costume Designer) lives in Bradley Beach, New Jersey, and pinches herself often that she gets to do this to earn a living. Highlights in her design career include work for the Guthrie Theater, Oregon Shake-speare Festival, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Geva Theatre Center, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Indi-ana Repertory Theatre, Utah Shake-spearean Festival, Launch Pad at UCSB, Folger Theatre, Studio The-atre, Contemporary American The-ater Festival, and American Players Theater. She was associate costume designer to the Tony Award-winning Desmond Heeley on The Importance of Being Earnest in 2011. Her work

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Shakespeare Festival, as well as at the Utah, Illinois, and Stratford (Canada) Shakespeare festivals. Other regional credits include the Goodman and Steppenwolf the-atres in Chicago, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Arena Stage, Washington D.C., The Huntington Theatre, Boston, and the Long Wharf, New Haven. He was in the Broadway and National Tour of Aren’t We All with Rex Harrison and Claudette Col-

bert and the National Tour of Six Degrees of Separation with Marlo Thomas. Recent films include The Change Up, Accepted, and Wedding Crashers. He has also made many, many appearances on both daytime and primetime television. Ned’s been a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association for over forty years, and for much of that time has served as a member of Equity’s National Council.

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was included in the exhibit Curtain Call; Celebrating a Century of Women Design-ing for Live Performance. She is a proud member of United Scenic Artists. Dawn Chiang (Lighting Designer). Dawn’s prior designs for Syracuse Stage include August Wilson's Two Trains Running, Blithe Spirit, The Boys Next Door, The Glass Menag-erie, Rent, Little Women, Fiddler on the Roof, A Christmas Carol, Hamlet, M. Butterfly, and The Dyb-buk. She has designed the lighting at numerous regional theatres including Arena Stage, Denver Center Theatre Company, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Arizona Theatre Company, Alliance Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and the Guthrie Theater. On Broadway, Dawn designed the lighting for Zoot Suit, was co-designer for Tango Pasion, and associate lighting designer for Show Boat, The Life, and the original production of La Cage Aux Folles. Off-Broadway, she has designed for the Roundabout The-ater, Manhattan Theatre Club, and co-designed the first two seasons of the Encores! concert musical series at New York City Center. Dawn was resident lighting designer for New York City Opera, where her designs included A Little Night Mu-sic and La Fanciulla del West. Awards include two Dramalogue Awards and nominations for an American Theatre Wing/Maharam Design Award, Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award and San Francisco Bay Area Drama Critics Circle Award.

Casi Pacilio (Sound Designer) keeps busy with a variety of work and play in Portland and around the country. Credits include Three-some, Vanya and Sonia and Ma-sha and Spike, Dreamgirls, The Last Five Years, Othello, A Small Fire, Chinglish, Twist Your Dickens (2013 and 2014), The Mountaintop, Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma!, The North Plan, Shakespeare’s Amazing Cym-beline, Black Pearl Sings!, Opus, fu-tura (with composer Jana Los-ey), Ragtime (PAMTA Award 2010), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Alfred Hitch-cock’s The 39 Steps, Snow Fall-ing on Cedars, Crazy Enough, The Little Dog Laughed, Sometimes a Great Notion, Cabaret, The Pil-lowman, I Am My Own Wife, West Side Story, Celebrity Row, and eight seasons of JAW. National shows: Holcombe Waller Surfac-ing and Wayfinders; Hand2Mouth Theatre credits: Left Hand of Darkness, My Mind is Like an Open Meadow (Drammy Award 2011), Something’s Got Ahold Of My Heart, and PEP TALK. Other theatrical credits include Squonk Opera’s Bigsmorgasbord-WunderWerk (Broadway, PS122, national and international tour-ing); I Am My Own Wife, I Think I Like Girls (La Jolla Playhouse); Playland, 10 Fingers, and Lips Together, Teeth Apart (City Theatre, PA). Film credits include Creation of Destiny, Out of Our Time, and A Powerful Thang. Recordings: Glit-terfruit’s fruit snacks.


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Stuart Plymesser (Production Stage Manager) is back for his eighteenth season at Syracuse Stage where he has stage managed more than 60 plays, musicals, and special events, working with such talents as Olym-pia Dukakis, Frank Langella, Eliza-beth Franz, and Phylicia Rashad. Stuart has worked at numerous re-gional theatres around the country and in Cape Town, South Africa and has toured nationally. Locally, he has also stage managed events for Syracuse Fashion Week. In addition, Stuart is adjunct faculty for Syracuse University’s Department of Drama and has been a guest speaker/lectur-er at Ithaca College, Wells College, SUNY Oswego, and the Zabalaza Festival in Cape Town. Stuart is a proud member of Actors’ Equity As-sociation, the union of professional actors and stage managers, as well as the United States Aikido Federation. www.stuartplymesser.com.

Harriet Bass (Casting) has been an independent New York cast-ing director since 1989, casting for theatre, film, and television. In New York City Harriet has cast for ABC/TV, Fox Television Studios, Joseph Papp’s Public Theatre: NEW

WORK NOW, The Minetta Lane Theatre, The Women’s Project, La MaMa, E.T.C., New York Women in Film and Television, and The Jewish Repertory Theatre. She has cast the last three of the late August Wilson’s ten part play series: the original and touring productions of Radio Golf, the Broadway produc-tion of Gem of the Ocean, and the off-Broadway production of Jitney. Selected regional casting credits include: Syracuse Stage, Mark Ta-per Forum, Hartford Stage, Arena Stage, Trinity Repertory Theatre, San Jose Repertory Theatre, Geva Theatre Center, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Pittsburgh Public, Merri-mack Repertory Theatre, Longwharf Theatre, Alliance Theatre Company, The Goodman Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Baltimore Center Stage, Huntington Theatre Company, Virginia Stage Company, Dallas Theatre Company, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Portland Center Stage, and PlayMakers Repertory Theatre. Feature film credits include: Pushing Hands directed by Ang Lee, Underheat, starring Lee Grant, First We Take Manhattan, produced by Golden Harvest Inc., and Graves End, directed by Sal Stabile.


Jon Robin Baitz. Jon Robin Baitz’s plays include The Film Society, The Substance of Fire, The End of the Day, Three Hotels, A Fair Country (Pulitzer Prize finalist 1996), Mizlansky/Zil-insky, Ten Unknowns, and The Paris Letter, as well as a version of Hed-

da Gabler (Broadway 2001). He created Brothers and Sisters, the TV series which ran for five seasons, until 2011. Other TV work includes PBS’ version of Three Hotels, for which he won the Humanitas Award, and episodes of The West Wing and Alias.

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He is the author of two screenplays: the film script for The Substance of Fire (1996) and People I Know (2002). He is a founding member of Naked Angels Theatre Company and on

the faculties of the M.F.A. programs at The New School for Drama, and SUNY Stony Brook/Southampton. His play Other Desert Cities won the Outer Critics Circle Award in 2011.

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Portland Center Stage inspires the Portland, Oregon community by bringing stories to life in unexpected ways. Founded in 1988, PCS is the city’s leading professional theatre and one of the top 20 largest regional theatre companies in the U.S. PCS attracts more than 150,000 theatre-goers annually with its blend of clas-sical, contemporary and premiere works, along with its summer play-wrights festival, JAW. PCS also offers a variety of education and commu-

nity programs tailored for patrons of all ages. Our home, The Gerding Theater at the Armory houses the 590-seat U.S. Bank Main Stage and the 190-seat black box Ellyn Bye Stu-dio. It was the first building on the National Register of Historic Places – and the first performing arts venue – to achieve a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification. The Gerding Theater at the Armory opened to the public on Oct. 1, 2006.

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Timothy Bond is in hiseighth season as pro-ducing artistic director of Syracuse Stage and the Syracuse University Department of Drama. For Syracuse Stage he has directed Other Desert Cities, August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, The Whipping Man, Two Trains Running, The Brothers Size, The Boys Next Door, Radio Golf, No Child..., Fences, The Price, The Diary of Anne Frank, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. He has 27 years experience in leading regional theatres throughout the coun-try. Previously, he served for 11 years as associate artistic director of the famed Oregon Shakespeare Festival where

he directed 12 productions, including works by Shakespeare, August Wilson, Suzan-Lori Parks, Edward Albee, Lorraine Hansberry, Lynn Nottage, Octavio Soliz, and Pearl Cleage. Prior to that, Bond spent 13 years with the Seattle Group Theatre, serving as artistic director from 1991 – 1996. While there he directed more than 20 plays including a number of world and West Coast premieres, and he oversaw the largest capital campaign in the company’s history, culminating in the completion of a new theatre complex in the Seattle Center. Bond has also direct-ed at such prestigious theatres as The Guthrie, Arena Stage, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville,

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Jeffrey Woodward be-came the managing di-rector of Syracuse Stage in 2008. For 17 years he served as the managing director for the McCarterTheatre Center in Princeton, NJ.During his tenure, McCarter washonored with the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. Woodward teaches Theatre Management in Syracuse University's Department of Drama and is a mem-ber of the board of the University Hill Corporation, the East Genesee

Regent Association, and CNY Arts. He has served on the Board of Trustees of Theatre Communications Group and as President of ArtPride New Jersey. He has also served as a panel chairman, panelist, and on-site evaluator for the National Endowment for the Arts. He has worked for Hartford Stage, the Mark Taper Forum, Northlight Theatre, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and served as a consultant to a num-ber of organizations. He holds a BA from Pomona College and a MBA from New York University.

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Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, The Cleveland Play House, A Contemporary Theatre, Indiana Repertory Theatre, and Geva Theatre. Bond received a Theatre Communications Group/National Endowment for the Arts Directing Fellowship Award and has twice won Backstage West’s Garland

Award for Outstanding Direction for Les Blancs (1998) and Blues for an Alabama Sky (1997). He served on the board of directors of the Theatre Communications Group from 1993 to 1997. Bond holds a BFA from Howard University and an MFA in directing from the University of Washington.

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Syracuse Stage is Central New York’s premier professional theatre. Founded in 1974, Stage has produced more than 300 plays in 41 seasons including a number of world, American, and East Coast premieres. Each season 70,000 patrons enjoy an adventurous mix of new plays and bold interpretations of classics and musicals featuring the finest theatre artists. In addition, Stage main-tains a vital educational outreach pro-gram that annually serves over 15,000 students throughout Central New York. Syracuse Stage is a member of The League of Resident Theatres (LORT), the largest professional theatre asso-ciation in the country. America’s leading actors, directors and design-ers work and/or have worked at Stage including: Tony Award-winners Lillias White, Chuck Cooper and Elizabeth Franz, Emmy recipient Jean Stapleton, Sam Waterston, John Cullum, James Whitmore, Ben Gazzara and Ping Chong.

These visiting artists are supported by a staff of artisans, technicians, educators, and administrators who are responsible for all facets of the theatre from build-ing sets, props and costumes to mar-keting, development, and box office. A solid core of subscribers and sup-porters helps keep Syracuse Stage a vibrant artistic presence in Central New York. Year after year their support and patronage contribute to the success of the theatre. Additional support from gov-ernment, foundations, corporations and Syracuse University helps to ensure the continued role of Syracuse Stage as a val-ued cultural resource for the community. Syracuse Stage is a constitu-ent of the Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organiza-tion for the American theatre, and a member of the Arts and Cultural Leadership Alliance (ACLA), the University Hill Corporation and the East Genesee Regent Association.

I N T H E C O M M U N I T Y

An important aspect of the Syracuse Stage mission is to be an active partner and resource in the Central New York com-munity. Each season Syracuse Stage is pleased to partner with a diverse group of community organizations in sponsoring and facilitating various programs, bene-fits and events. Ongoing and past part-nerships include Arc of Onondaga, The

Burton Blatt Institute, ARISE, InterFaith Works of Central New York, Hospice of CNY, SUNY Upstate Medical/St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Onondaga County, The Learning Place, AIDS Community Resources, Syracuse Homes, The Chadwick Residence, The Child Care Council of Onondaga County, and Vera House, among others.

A B O U T S Y R A C U S E S TA G E

Mission: Syracuse Stage is a global village square where renowned artists and audi-ences of all ages gather to celebrate our cultural richness, witness the many truths of our common humanity, and explore the transformative power of live theatre. Celebrating our 42nd season as a pro-fessional theatre in residence at Syracuse University, we create innovative, adven-

turous, and entertaining productions of new plays, classics and musicals, and offer interactive education and out-reach programs in Central New York.

Vision: Syracuse Stage illuminates the many truths of our common humanity through the transformative power of live theatre.

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NEXT AT SU DRAMA

Avenue QMusic and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff MarxBook by Jeff WhittyBased on an Original Concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Puppets Conceived and Designed by Rick LyonDirected by Brian CimmetChoreography by Andrea Leigh-SmithApril 24 – May 9Opening Night: April 25

Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh (people), part felt (puppets) and packed with heart. This long-running Broadway hit is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie (the internet-surfing monster), Lucy the Slut (and proud of it), and other colorful types who help Princeton finally discover his purpose in life. A little bit naughty, a lot a bit nice, and with enough satire to satisfy the monster in all of us.

Syracuse Stage GalaFeaturing Keb' Mo', Presented by the Syracuse Stage Board of Trustees and the Stage GuildJune 19, 2015

Three-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and contemporary blues artist, Keb’ Mo’ will perform at Syracuse Stage’s Annual Gala. Over the past two decades Keb has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of American roots music through the understated excellence of his live and studio performances. His songs have been recorded by B.B. King, Buddy Guy, the Dixie Chicks, Joe Cocker and Robert Palmer. He’s collaborated with a host of other artists including Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, jazz diva Cassandra Wilson, Buddy Guy, Amy Grant, Solomon Burke and Little Milton. Keb also performs the theme song for the smash sit-com Mike & Molly and was music director for TV’s Memphis Beat.

Gala evening includes cocktails, silent auction, dinner and concert. Call 315.443.2709 for more information. For concert tickets only call Syracuse Stage Box Office 315.443.3275 or SyracuseStage.org

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CHAIRRobert Pomfrey*President & CEOPOMCO Group

PRESIDENTLouis G. Marcoccia*Executive VP & Chief Financial

OfficerSyracuse University

VICE CHAIRJanet Audunson*Senior CounselNational Grid

VICE CHAIRFran Nichols*Vice ChairEric Mower + Associates

VICE CHAIRMelvin T. Stith*Professor, Whitman School of

ManagementSyracuse University

TREASURERBea Gonzalez*Dean, University CollegeSyracuse University

SECRETARYRod McDonald*Bond, Schoeneck & King

Dan BermanPartnerHancockEstabrook, LLP

Timothy J. Bond**Producing Artistic DirectorSyracuse Stage & SU Dept. of

Drama

Lorraine BranhamDean/Professor, S.I.

Newhouse School of Public Communications

Syracuse University

Sandra BrownPresidentGrandma Brown’s Beans, Inc.

Nancy ByrneCommunity Volunteer

Brian CimmetProfessor of Practice/Music

DirectorSU Department of Drama

Ann Clarke*Dean, College of Visual and

Performing ArtsSyracuse University

Pat ColabufoHuman Resource ManagerWegmans Food Markets

Richard DriscollGroup ManagerCommercial Real Estate LendingM&T Bank

Ellen Kimatian Eagen

Sandra Fenske VP & General CounselLockheed Martin Corporation

Helene GoldPrivate Voice & Piano Instructor

Nancy GreenInvestment AdvisorEdward S. Green & Associates

Larry HarrisEVP and CFOSaab Defense and Security, USA

Jeffrey HooneExecutive Director, Coalition of

Museum & Arts CentersSyracuse University

Brian HowardPrivate Bank Market ManagerKey Bank

John HuhtalaRelationship ManagerMiddle Market Commercial

BankingChase

Gregg LambertDean’s Professor of the

HumanitiesSyracuse University

Larry LeathermanPresident MOST

Vincent LovePresident100 Black Men of Syracuse Inc.

Kevin R. McAuliffePartnerHiscock & Barclay

Suzanne McAuliffeRetired Educator

Samantha MillierAssociate AttorneyMackenzie Hughes LLP

Kevin O’ConnorSr. Resident Director & Sr. VP

InvestmentsMerrill Lynch

Virginia Parker*Retired Educator

Annette PetersMarketing DirectorSyracuse Media Group

Linda PitonzoSyracuse Stage Guild President

James ReedSr. VP Marketing & SalesExcellus BlueCross BlueShield

Michelle SchultzSenior Director, HR Business

PartnerHuman ResourcesAXA

Richard ShirtzRegional PresidentNBT Bank

L. John Steigerwald IVMarketing and Sales

RepresentativeCathedral Candle Company

Sharon Sullivan*Community Volunteer

Wanda ThompsonSr. VP of OperationsUpstate Medical University

Phil TurnerPastorBethany Baptist Church

Jeffrey Woodward**Managing DirectorSyracuse Stage

Ralph Zito**ChairSyracuse University Department

of Drama

Michael ZoanettiVP Senior Wealth AdvisorTompkins Financial Advisors

*Executive Committee**Ex-Officio

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PRESIDENT

Linda Pitonzo

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Sara Lowengard

VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERSHIP

Julia Martin

VICE PRESIDENT, FUNDRAISING

Jacki Goldberg

VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLICITY

Kelly Gardner

TREASURER

Ray Abdella

RECORDING SECRETARY

Mary O’Hara

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Gretchen Goldstein

Deborah BorensteinElaine CardoneRoxanna CarpenterTerry DelavanSandi DiBiancoMarsha FerraraGrace FluscheDonna Green

Jessica HumphrevilleBarbara IanuziLauren KochianEllen LautzAmy McHaleCarol MinksteinBeverly ShortMarian StantonJean StraubMelissa VassenelliMaryam WasmundGinny Yerdon

S Y R A C U S E S TA G E G U I L D B O A R D

Jim BreuerMary Beth CarmenEddie GreenJoan GreenElizabeth Hartnett

Claude IncaudoHoward C. JohnsonJack MannionMargaret MartinEric Mower

Judy MowerMichael ShendeJack Webb

S Y R A C U S E S TA G E E M E R I T U S C I R C L E

We are grateful to the following individuals who have served as Members of the Stage Board of Trustees and continue to support Syracuse Stage at the Circle level.

Sara BambinoCICERO-NORTH SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL

Todd BenwareCHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY

Elizabeth DefurioNOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL

Kimberly DoanAUBURN HIGH SCHOOL

Patricia FarringtonCICERO-NORTH SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL

Joe GoldbergJAMESVILLE-DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL

Fred MontasMANLIUS PEBBLE HILL

Kathleen PickardBAKER HIGH SCHOOL

William PrestonMANLIUS PEBBLE HILL

Jennifer SabatinoCATO-MERIDIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

SYRACUSE STAGE EDUCAT ION ADVOCACY BOARD

Y O U N G A D U LT C O U N C I L

Kristina Bell10TH GRADE, JAMESVILLE-DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL

Katherine Benware10TH GRADE, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY

Hayley Bermel12TH GRADE, CICERO-NORTH

SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL

Lily Byrne9TH GRADE, CATO-MERIDIANHIGH SCHOOL

Anna Capria11TH GRADE, BAKER HIGH SCHOOL

Brennan Carman11TH GRADE, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY

Rose Collins11TH GRADE, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY

Michel Dadey12TH GRADE, LAFAYETTE BIG PICTURE SCHOOL

Molly North12TH GRADE, JAMESVILLE-DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL

Alizah Smith11TH GRADE, LAFAYETTE BIG PICTURE SCHOOL

Dana Tooney11TH GRADE, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY

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S E A S O N S U P P O R T E R S *

Richard Mather Fund

The John Ben Snow Foundation, Inc.

*Corporate, Foundation and Government support received in the last 12 months from $3,000 - $100,000 and above.

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O T H E R D E S E R T C I T I E S S P O N S O R S

Carrier is proud to continue to support Syracuse Stage and is delighted to sponsor the mainstage play Other Desert Cities this season. We Salute Syracuse Stage for remaining committed to its mission of bringing such exceptional performances and educational programming of live theatre to our community for over 40 years.

M&T Bank. Continuing a long tradition of support-ing the arts in the CNY community, M&T is pleased to sponsor Syracuse Stage’s production of Other Desert Cities. M&T has always maintained strong support for civic and educational experiences and recognizes the need to be actively involved in helping to achieve a better quality of life in our community.

Hiscock and Barclay is a proud supporter of the com-munities in which we practice and strive to make them a better place to work and live. The arts are important contributors to the quality of life we enjoy. We wish the cast and crew of all Syracuse Stage productions our best wishes and look forward to another entertaining season!

The Dorothy and Marshall M. Reisman Foundation is happy to support the Syracuse Stage production of Other Desert Cities. We value what Syracuse Stage brings to the cultural fabric of Central New York, mak-ing it a better place to live and work. Congratulations on another exciting season of diverse plays.

Upstate Medical University. Syracuse Stage is widely recognized as a sparkling gem in the Central New York performing arts scene. Syracuse Stage has been uniquely successful its rich tradition of attracting stimulating stage productions and has provided educa-tional and performance opportunities for students and artists alike. Upstate Medical University is proud to be a long-time supporter. We offer a standing ovation to our neighbor: Syracuse Stage.

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C O R P O R AT E H O N O R R O L L

$100,000+Syracuse University

$50,000 - $99,999Genesee Grande

Syracuse Media Group – Season Sponsor

$14,000 - $24,999M&T Bank – Other Desert

Cities, M&T Stage for All, Educational Programs, Syracuse Stage Gala 2015

POMCO Group – Presenting Sponsor, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

$7,500 - $13,999Bank of America – Children’s

Tour, Annabel DrudgeBusiness Journal News

NetworkHiscock & Barclay – Other

Desert CitiesiHeart MediaKeyBank N.A. – HairsprayLockheed Martin MST

– August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson and Military Initiatives

NBT Bank – Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Syracuse New TimesSyracuse Stage Board of

Trustees

WAERWRVO

$5,000 - $7,499Carrier Corporation Chase – Sizwe Banzi is DeadExcellus BlueCross

BlueShield – HairsprayLockheed Martin Employees

Federated Fund Scherzi Photography + VideoThe SU Humanities Center

presents as part of the 2014 Syracuse Symposium™ on Perspective – August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

Syracuse Stage Guild – In the Next Room, or the vibra-tor play

Tompkins Financial Advisors Upstate Medical University –

Other Desert CitiesWegmans – Educational

Programs

$2,800 - $4,999Exelon GenerationPhoebe’sUrban CNY

$1,500 - $2,799National Grid Syracuse Blue Print

$1,000 - $1,499Action Printwear, Inc.

Cooper Crouse - HindsMcIntosh Box & Pallet Co.,

Inc.

$500 - $999Anoplate Corp.Eastern Security ServiceMerrill LynchLaw Office of Keith D.

MillerL. & J.G. Stickley«

$250 - $499ACLS Mailing & FulfillmentFreeman InteriorsGeddes Federal SavingsHebert Financial Strategies/

Dennis & Judy Hebert« Reeves FarmsSmith Contemporary

Furniture/Smith Interiors Ltd

The Mid-York Press, Inc.

$75 - $249Brady SystemFulton Savings BankGiarrusso Building SuppliesMauro-Bertolo Therapy

Services, P.T., P.C.Sheats & Bailey PLLC Urist Financial & Retirement

PlanningVisual TechnologiesAnn Wolfson Associates

S Y R A C U S E S TA G E A N N U A L G I F T S

Syracuse Stage depends on the generosity of contributions from individuals, corpora-tions, businesses, foundations and government agencies. It is with much gratitude that we recognize the following donors to our annual campaign. Contributors listed below represent donations received in the past twelve months. For information regarding levels of contribution and benefits of each please contact the Development office at 315.443.3931 or visit syracusestage.org

« = INCREASED GIFT, * = STAGE BOARD MEMBER, STAGE EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER, = IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION

Contributors listed have provided support in the past 12 months.

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E N D O W M E N T & P L A N N E D G I F T D O N O R S

$5,000 - $7,499Mary Louise Dunn Fund«

Founders’ Circle$7,500 - $24,999Paul Phillips, MD & Sharon*

Sullivan«

Playwrights’ Circle$5,000 - $7,499Daniel Bingham & Gail

Hamner – August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

Bill & Nancy* Byrne« – Hairspray

Helene* & Neil Gold«Mary & Larry* Leatherman«

Judy & Eric Mower*Sandra Lee Fenske* & Joe

SilberlichtElinor Spring-Mills &

Darvin Varon«

Producers’ Circle$2,800 - $4,999Pete & Mary Beth* CarmenMargaret, Amy & Bob

Currier«Louis* & Susan MarcocciaSuzanne* & Kevin*

McAuliffe«

Judith Sayles & David Murray«

Frederick & Virginia* ParkerMrs. Sherwin RadinThe Spina FamilyDr. & Mrs. Thomas R.

Welch

Directors’ Circle $1,500 - $2,799Janet* Audunson & David

Youlen«Joan Christy & Thomas

Bersani

I N D I V I D U A L G I F T S

F O U N D AT I O N & G O V E R N M E N T H O N O R R O L L

$100,000+The Dorothy and Marshall

M. Reisman Foundation – Presenting Sponsor, August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, In the Next Room, Other Desert Cities, Founders’ Circle Member, New Sound Console

$50,000 - $99,999County of Onondaga,

Administered by CNY Arts – Hairspray

$25,000 - $49,999Allyn Foundation –

Hairspray, New Sound Console

Central New York Community Foundation, Inc. John F. Marsellus Fund – New Sound Console

Robert Sterling Clark Foundation – Sizwe Banzi

is DeadThe Richard Mather FundNew York State Council on

the ArtsShubert Foundation

$14,000 - $24,999The John Ben Snow Foundation,

Inc. - ArtsEmerging

$7,500 - $13,999AXA Foundation The Gifford Foundation The Green Family

Foundation«

$5,000 - $7,499Grandma Brown Foundation

– Hairspray«Theatre Development Fund,

Inc.

$2,800 - $4,999The Gladys Krieble Delmas

Foundation – August

Wilson’s The Piano LessonMelvin & Mildred Eggers

Family Charitable Foundation

$1,500 - $2,799Bristol-Meyers Squibb

FoundationFrank & Frances Revoir

Foundation« Price Chopper’s Golub

Foundation – Education Initiatives

$1,000 - $1,499Henry A. Panasci, Jr.

Charitable Trust

$500 - $999Peter & Wendy Blanck

Family Foundation

$250 - $499The Horowitch Family

Foundation

All new and increased gifts this season are matched dollar for dollar by the Richard Mather Fund.

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Nancy Seward & Tim Bond Cathy & Jim BreuerSandra* L. Brown«Laurie Clark Kristin & Sidney CominskyDana & Peggy DudarchikJames Eagen & Ellen*

Kimatian EagenBarbara & Michael FlintropJoan & Eddie Green* Winifred E. GreenbergAnn & Larry* HarrisBetsy Hartnett* Barbara & Brian* HowardMr. & Mrs. Claude* IncaudoTamara Jacobs & David

EpsteinPeter Cannavo & Helen

JacobyMr. & Mrs. Dudley JohnsonDr. & Mrs. Howard C.

Johnson Randy & Elizabeth Kalish«Bea Gonzalez* & Michael

Leonard«Mr. John F.X. Mannion* &

Mayor Stephanie A. MinerNancy Green* & Tony

MarschallMargaret* & Don MartinSally Lou & Fran* Nichols«Kevin* & Michelle

O’ConnorJohn & Sheila ParkerWilliam & Rosemary PoolerBob* & Kellie PomfreyNancy & Steve RogersDene A. SarasonElaine & Michael* ShendeLeslie Kohman & Jeffrey

SmithDr. & Mrs. Sam Spalding«Patricia & Melvin* Stith«Cindy Sutton & Family«Cherry & Peter ThunLinda & Jack* WebbGlenda & Larry WetzelLaurie & Michael* Zoanetti

Benefactors$1,000 - $1,499Maria & Paul Badami« Marya & John Frantz

and Sutton Real Estate Company, LLC

Joyce HomanSusan Beth Burgess &

Michael S. NilanJan & David Panasci« Sandra Hurd & Joel Potash

Athenia RogersMargaret & Richard*

Shirtz« George & Rita Soufleris

Stars$500 - $999Dr. & Mrs. Richard AubryMarion & Bob BarberoDaniel* & Sarah BermanLouise BirkheadPatti & Frank BorerCraig & Kathy ByrumDrs. Alexander* & Margaret

Charters«Frank N. DeckerDonald Blair & Nancy DockRichard & Therese DriscollJohn Druke«Lew & Elaine DubroffClay & Dora ElliottMary Ann Finn« Allan & Nirelle GalsonMichael & Jacki GoldbergDonna Graber«Marie & Joseph E. Grasso«Bonnie & Gary GrossmanDeb & Sam Haines Theodore C. & Antonia M.

Hansen Donna Mahar & David

HeisigDella & Philip Holtzapple David Jacobs & Douglas

Goldschmidt« John & Gloria Kennedy« Gregg Lambert*Rachel May & Tom

Brockelman«Barbara Beckos & Arthur

McDonald«John P. & Elizabeth Y.

McKinnellJane MerrillJohn MacAllister & Laurel

MoranzAnne MorfordTina Press & David RubinGracia & Rick SearsWalter & Nancy ShepardBrian & Kathy SischoCorinne & Lynn Smith James & Vicki SmithH. Paul SteinerRaymond & Linda StraubNancy Kramer & Doug

Sutherland Wanda Thompson*Tiso FamilyLeah Weinberg

Dr. & Mrs. Mark Adelson In memory of Laura Edell

Sarah B. Alden in memory of Jacqueline Coley

In Memory of Arlene Alpaugh

Allene Ayling in honor of Don Ayling

Rose Erma Angotti in tribute of 43 years in real estate

Juanita Balamut in tribute of Marion A. Sevier

Mrs. Gwynne Bellos in honor of Dr. Neal S. Bellos

Sherly Day-Bernthal in tribute of Murray Bernthal

Carrie Berse in memory of Betty Lourie

Dr. Stuart Bretschneider in tribute to Cindy Bretschneider

Carol Bryant in honor of Virginia Parker

Marion L. Burke in honor of Barbara B. Liptak

Jim Clark and Sharon Gordon In Honor of Betty Lourie and Lou Kempton

The Central New York Community Foundation in memo-ry of Betty Lourie

Vicki and David Dansky in memory of Betty Lourie

Susan G. Dorn in memory of Phillip K. Dorn

In TributeContributions have been made to Syra-cuse Stage to honor someone, celebrate a special occasion or offer an expression of sympathy in memory of a loved one.

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Lorraine* Branham & Melvin Williams«

Lori Ott & Jeffrey Woodward

Angels$250 - $499George & Sandra AbbottMr. Timothy Atseff & Ms.

Margaret G. OgdenAnne BarashJoanne & Jim Beckman Diane & Orville BodenDonna Marie & Michael F.

BockettiAnthony & Nancy BottarDick Bowman Dr. Sharon Brangman &

Charlie Lester«Susan & Thomas Brett«Mrs. William L. Broad Walter D. & Angel W.

BroadnaxMark & Maren BrownMarlene A. BrownMarion L. Burke«Ann & Steve ChasePat Colabufo*Goodwin CookeThomas & Deborah CoyleMr. W. Carroll CoyneMr. & Mrs. Anthony

DannibleSandra Marie DiBiancoAlan B. DolmatchWalter & Linda Dudas«Jonathan & Rosanne EckerMarsha & Benjamin J. FerraraMaryann FinnMichael & Grace FluscheAnita & Allen FrankPhilip & Marilyn FrankelDavid & Sylvia FryCharles R. Gallagher«Ernest GiraudPenny & Ernie GiraudJean Jeffery GreeneJerry & Beth GroffEllen & Dave HardyDr. & Mrs. Donald M.

HaswellDrs. Joe & Paula

HimmelsbachMr. & Mrs. Alexander

HolsteinAnne Barash & Eric

HolzwarthRandall LaLonde & Patricia

HomerCarrie Mae Weems &

Jeffrey* Hoone

Dr. Peter & Mary Huntington

Elaine & Steven JacobsLex & Helen JosephNorma KelleyStephen & Janet KimatianPenelope J.M. & Stephen

M. KleinMary Rose KottEllen & Terry LautzLinda & Dan Lowengard Marlene & Scott MacFarlaneCandace & John MarsellusAlbert MarshallPhilip & Kim MazzaAmy & Myles McHale, Jr.Sam & Margaret

McNaughtonSamantha MillierBernard P. & Leslie A.

MolldremAnne MorfordBetty Jane & Larry Myers Linda & Donald NapierMaria Maniscalco & James

NellisDorothea & Douglas NelsonJohn & Joan Nicholson*Mike & Maggie O’ConnorPhyllis & Chuck Olmsted David & Susan PalenJanice & David Panasci Robert & Teresa ParkeRobert & Jane PickettMarilyn PinskyKathy & Dan RabuzziRissa & Michael RatnerMark Re & Nancy Pasquale James* & Theresa ReedArnie & Libby RubensteinEllen & Lome RungeJane Burkhead & Robert

SarasonLois & Ted SchroederEllen Schwartz«Marilyn & Mike Sees«James W. Shults Rhoda SikesCarol & Dirk Sonneborn«Laurence SovikSharon Springer, MDHelene & George StarrJohn Steigerwald*Dr. J. Martin & Jackie TalcikRobert & Rosemarie TenneyCynthia G. TracyElizabeth A. TumbridgePastor Phil M. Turner/

Bethany Baptist Church Sara & Jay Wason

June M. Estes in honor of Gerald L. Estes

Mrs. Blanche & Ms. Carol Everingham, in honor of WWII, Purple Heart Veteran, Robert I. Everingham

Barbara Genton in honor of Donna Perricone

Peggy Ginniff in honor of my parents Harold & Mildred Ginniff

Jacki & Michael Goldberg - in tribute of Natalie Goldberg Syracuse MT Student

Tom & Christine Hafner in tribute of Peter Hafner

Patti & Bill Haggerty in memory of Marilyn Parratt

Kip & Terri Hargrave in honor of Gus Hargrave & Rick Menke

Kelly and Colleen Harrison in honor of Kathleen D. Harrig

Kathlyn Heaton in honor of Sharon Waletzko

Heidi Holtz in memory of Betty Lourie

Drs. Timothy & Lisa Izant in honor of the Izant Brothers

Linda & Bob Jackson in honor of Kevin Crewell

Doris King in memory of Austin Hoffman II

Richard & Joan Kollgaard in honor of Don Buschmann & Tracey White

Robert & Ellen LaBerge in tribute of Daniela Varon

Lorraine LaDuke in honor of Mrs. Cecile LaDuke

Janet W. Lowe in honor of Bob Moss

Gerald Mager in tribute of Thomas A. Brisk

Mary S. Mahoney in

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Marylou & Kurt WatsonWilbur & Linda Webb«

– in support of Audio-Described Performances

Lynda & Terry WheatJohn & Mitzi WolfMary Jane WoodwardKathy, Tony, Victoria &

Lukas Zappala

Supporting Cast$100 - $249Dr. & Mrs. Jerrold AbrahamJudy & Bud AdamsBev & George AdamsSally AldenHoward & Sara AlexanderDavid & Amy AllynKal AlstonKristi AndersenRobert & Jeanne AndersonAlice & Bob AndrewsNathan AndrewsTony Antonello & Danielle

QuintusJames & Nancy AsherHolmes & Sarah BaileyGeorge S. BainEd & Joan BangelNancy BarnumJoseph and Linda BarryGerhard & Carole BauleAndrew & Margot Baxter«Ms. Gwynne BellosMr. & Mrs. Ronald BergerDr. & Mrs. William BerkeryWanda Warren BerryRoslyn Bilford«Gerald & Barbara BlackCynthia A. BlumeGary & Fran BockusKatherine & Jack BoyceMary BradyBernard B. & Ona Cohn

BregmanRobert Moss & Michael

Brennan Virginia BrennanJames & Joyce BresnahanJenifer BreyerRachel May & Tom

BrockelmanG. Martin & Kathleen

BroganJennifer BryerPhilip & Helen BuckRobert & Mary BurdickMary & Bill ButlerFrank & Kathy CampagnaFran & Larry Campbell

Dr. Richard & Nina Sterne Cantor«

Ronald M. CaponeJoan Carlon«Peter CarneyTom & Maryann CarrantiTimothy McLaughlin &

Diane Cass«Dr. and Mrs. Raymond J.

CassadyRobert E. & Dorothy C.

ChambersSteve & Mary ChapinSusan Chappuis«Joseph L. & Janice L. CharlesTony & Carolyn Cimino«Joan CincottaMalcolm ClarkR. Peter & Janet H. ClarkeCarolyn & Sam ClemenceJames A. ClintonMr. & Mrs. Craig CobbGregory CohenDr. & Mrs. Paul S. CohenSylvia & William Cohen«Martha ColeMilt & Miggs ColemanMr. and Mrs. Robert

Colley«Michele Combs«Joan & Robert D. Conine«Roger & Judy CorwinMr. & Mrs. Richard CoteMr. & Mrs. Douglas L.

CottonOrazio & Genevieve CovelliElizabeth CowanTracy CrompGeorge W. CurryJamie and Julie CyrPeter & Margaret DarbyJohn S. & Catherine J. DaviesClive & Sandra DavisArthur & Juleen DelaneyPaula A. DendisMr. & Mrs. Robert H.

DerrenbackerDavid C. DickinsonDelores R. DixonElizabeth & Evan DreyfussJeff & Linda DrimerDavid & Robin DruckerLynn Cleary & David

DugganKaren DunnNancy & Tony EbersoleDr. Nabila A. Elbadwi/

Radiotherapy Associates of Upstate NY

Betsy & Bill Elkins

honor of John Francis Mahoney

John Huppertz & Diane Mastin in honor of Fran & Sally Lou Nichols

Carl Peterson & Margaret Maurer in memory of Jacqueline Coley

Mr. Wallace J. McDonald in memory of Betty Lourie

Richard Midlam in tribute of Barbara Midlam

Lois Moran in honor of Joan & Raymond Lee

Janice Nelson in honor of Bea & Irving Solomon

Brenda Neuss in tribute of Christine Lightcap

Pamela K. Reisman Monaco in tribute of Dorothy & Marshall Reisman

Mark Cywilko & Marianne Moosbrugger in honor of Isabell A. Cywilko

In honor of Kathryn Mulligan

Liz Nguyen in tribute of Jack P. Bleich

Joy & Al Oliver in honor of Rebecca Oliver & Hillary Gale

Joan & Lawrence Page – in tribute of the musicians of the orchestra who accom-pany some produc-tions

Susan A. Parker in honor of Virginia B. Parker

Dr. Paul E. Phillips & Ms. Sharon Sullivan in memory of Betty Lourie

Karleen Preske in tribute of Kathleen Wilkinson

Anita Rathbun in honor of Mildred Rathbun

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Richard ErnstSusan A. EstabrookCissie Fairchilds«Lori & Christopher FarrellTom & Jane FergusonJames & Barbara FinlonJoseph & Lillian FischerDan & Colleen FisherKaren & William FisherKatherine FlackRobert & Terry Flower Theresa FlynGeraldine Forbes & Sidney

GreenblattLen FonteKathleen Forrest«Drs. Tess & Jeff Freedman«Ellie & Cyril FreemanMr. & Mrs. Kenneth FreerJudith FoxMartin & Daisy FriedMelanie & Mark FullertonEdgar & Eva GalsonDavid & Bernice GaynorMargaret GelfusoBarbara W. Genton«Dr. & Mrs. Henry George IIIMr. & Mrs. John GersonMichele & Carl GildemeyerFrank & Anne GirardiPeggy GinniffJames GodleskiSheila GoldiePhyllis Goldman«Robert & Karen GoldmanGretchen & Jeff GoldsteinMrs. Lewis H. GoodmanLinda Fabian & Dennis

GoodrichLawrence & Dorothy

GordonDrs. Michael & Wendy

GordonJudith & Samuel GorovitzDavid GrahamWilliam J. Gray«Stephen & Julia GrazianoDr. Roger & Vicki GreenbergJames GodleskiCarol Guido«James M. HahnElaine & Gregory HallettMr. & Mrs. Daniel HalseyRuth HancockKevin & Denise HanlonCarole & Mark HansenMilena HansenBill & Kathy HarmandDavid & Lib HayesNancy & Bud Haylor

Lionel Lee HectorAlan & Dorothy HellerLee & Nancy HerringtonMary HershbergerCelaine & Victor

HershdorferJacqueline Hicks«Camille & Mark HillJudy & John HoepnerMarcia Hayden-Horan &

Philip HoranPatricia & John HottensteinMr. & Mrs. Richard HoveyGuy & Patricia HowardKaren Heitzman & James HoweDr. Anne HuntJohn Huppertz & Diane

MastinDr. Harold Husovsky & Dr.

Susan E. Stred«Jim & Sherri HylaPam Hyland John & Linda IsaacJanet & John IsabelleVirginia JacobAnne Jamison & Peter Vanable«Mr. & Mrs. JastrzabDaniel & Rhea JezerSisters Janet & JoanJames Aiello & Pam JohnsonDr. & Mrs. Howard C.

JohnsonPamela JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Stephen L.

JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Thomas JohnstonMichael & Lynette JozefczykMarjorie T. & Joseph V.

JulianKankus FamilyDr. and Mrs. Allan KanterJan & James Kaplan Phil & Judy KaplanRobin & Mark KasowitzCarolyn & Gregory KeefeJohn & Jane KeeganDavid & Noel KeithJean KimberBarbara & Richard KimmDoris King«Russell & Joan KingSally & Dick KinseyRichard & Joan KollgaardBarbara Sutton & Liz

KolodneyDr. Sylvia Betcher & Martin

Korn«Donald & Margo KotenKathy & Scott KrellMargaret Kufel

David Relyea in honor of Paula Relyea

Nancy Remchuk in honor of Timothy Bond

Erica Rube in honor of Jackie Goldberg co- chairing the Gala

Elaine Rubenstein in memory of Betty Lourie

Lorne & Ellen Runge in tribute of Betty Lourie

Terry & Marilyn Ryan in honor of Shirley Gersony

Lois & Mike Schaffer in memory of Betty Lourie

Nancy Scheutziw in tribute of Syracuse Stage Staff/Volunteers

Mr. & Mrs. Jacob H. Schuhle in memory of William Whiting

Mansukh J. Shah in memory of Indira M. Shah

Mel Shindler in honor of Tracey White

John W. Sivak, Jr. in memory of Phoebe P. Sivak

Corrine and Lynn Smith in support of Open Captioning

H. Paul Steiner in honor of Renée & Ben

Vivan Summerville, June 7, 1968 Darcie Bowden

Judy & Jim Sweet in memory of Kara Sweet Gobron

Peter & Hanora Vander Sluis in memory of Hildegarde B. Vander Sluis

Ron Theel in memory of Karen Theel

Gary Walters in memo-ry of Patti Grycka

Carol Bryant & Richard Ward in honor of Virginia & Fritz Parker

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Jill LaddStephen & Cheryl

LadenheimHume & Peggy LaidmanJay & Linda LandL. Lardy & E. Pennington«Phyllis & Harlan LaVineLinda & Jim LeMessurierMark & Jeannette LevinsohnBonnie LevyElizabeth D. LiddyEdward & Carol LipsonBrian & Susan LisonJoanne Lloyd«K.B. LloydPaul Brown & Susan

LoevenguthHarlan London, Ph.D.«Betsy Long«John & Marian LoosmannNick & Cathy LozoponiEugene & Christine LoznerThomas LuckTom Miller & Mary MacBlanePatricia & James MacKillopJohn & Janet Mallan«J.R. ManierJon M. MaloffLouis & Nancy MarescaMary K. MassadFred & Virginia MartyElizabeth G. MasciaGrace & Richard MasonJohn & Gloria MandlyRick ManierAnn M. MarshallNancy & Tony MarshallFrederick & Virginia MartyMary K. MassadMichael MattsonMr. & Mrs. Peter MazzaferroDrs. Toni & Bob McCormickDon & Rena McCrimmonMichael McGrathPat McGrathBrian & Cheryl McIntyreBev & Dave McKayMarilyn McKnightBrian McLaneDiane Cass & Tim

McLaughlin«Dr. & Mrs. James L. MegnaMary & Eckart MeisterfeldBen & Julie Merchant«Clifford & Marjorie MellorAnn R. MelvinSis MerrellElizabeth & Walter MerriamDavid Michelo & Peggy

Ruzzie

Mr. & Mrs. Charles MillerDan & Terry MillerMerrill L. Miller, M.D.David & Beth MitchellGail & Peter MitchellJune M. Mitchell James MitscherRobert & Barbara MooreJohn Palmer & Liz

MorgentheinDr. & Mrs. Charles

Muniak«Mary Jane & Stephen

Nathan«Richard & Barbara NatoliNancy Needham«Cathryn NewtonStephen W. NevinsDouglas & Gail NielsenDennis & Doren NorfleetNeil Novelli«Brenda NeussRobert & Beth OddyHoward McLaughlin & Mary

O’Hara Sally O’HerinAlbert & Joy OliverDonna & Richard O’NeilTimothy & JoDean OrcuttDeborah O'SheaCathy L. PalmConnie & Peter PalumbSusan ParkerFrancis McMillan ParksDavid & Cynda PenfieldMr. & Mrs. Ralph PennerKenn & Annette* PetersDavid & Susan PickardMary & Barry PickardRichard & Neva PilgrimDavid & Linda PitonzoJoe & Karen PorcelloHoward & Ann PortTom & Camille PotterKathryn and Daniel D.

RabuzziMrs. John Raper«David & Linda RezakRobert & Christina RhinehartMr. & Mrs. David A. A.

RidingsBrian & Chris RiegerJulie and Boyd Rimel«Michael Rogan & Cindy

WheelerAvard & Patricia RogersHoward J. RoseNancy Machles RothschildElaine RubensteinMaria & Richard A. Russell

Linda & Bob RyanDon & Florence SalehRichard & Jill SargentKelly & Tony ScalzoM. Gelfuso & P. ScheibeKeith SchroederJanice ScullyJeffrey & Abby ScheerRobert ScheerNancy Mudrick & Eric SchiffGeorge & Sharon SchmitHerbert & Hillery

SchneidermanMr. & Mrs. Jacob H.

SchuhleMargaret SchuhleRuth SeamanThelie Trotty-Selzer and Jon

Selzer«Constance SemelDrs. Peter Cronright & Judy

SetlaRick & Betsy SeveranceRob & Cheryl ShallishMark Watkins & Brenda

SilvermanBarbara & David SimonDr. & Mrs. Robert SlavensDr. & Mrs. L. Ryan Smart Craig & Martha SmithDebbie & David SmithJudith B. SmithRobert & Sheila SmithHarold & Ruth SmulyanGwen Kay & Jef SneiderMarcene SonnebornRosemary Baker & Stu SpiegelHelen E. StacyAnne StagnittiJohn Steinburg & Karl

Crossman

Terry & Lynda Wheat in memory of Kathy Goldfarb-Findling

Lynda & Terry Wheat in memory of Betty Lourie

Joanne Wickman in memory of Arlene Alpaugh

Octavia Wilcox in honor of Ethel May Pierce

Janet & Larry Wolf in memory of Frederick I. Wolf

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Dr. & Mrs. Dennis J. Stelzner

Deborah & Jim StewartDr. Lawrence Stewart«Nona StewartJill & Ron StrattonNan StricklandThomas TalbotJoan & Gene TarolliLaura M. TerpeningDr. & Mrs. James A. TerzianChristine & Richard ThomasJim & Terry TooleDr. Richard & Mavis

TornatoreMarguerite Conan & James

A. TraverGregg TripoliJean & John TromansTom & Mollie TuckerMarc & Susan ViggianoDina & Gershon VincowMeghan & T.J. VitaleFred & Patricia von MechowFrank & Alice VreelandAnn VaccaroBarbara VuralAnita S. & Robert L. WagnerKashi & Kameshawar WaliMrs. Barbara WanamakerDr. & Mrs. Donald

WashburnWilbur & Linda Webb –

Audio DescriptionSally WebsterMiriam WeinerSteven Shahan & Elizabeth

WeinsteinRuth S. WeinstockMargaret Harding & Joseph

WhelanEvelyn D. WhiteStacey WhiteElizabeth & James WigginsPauline & Robert WilliamsonAlex & Lola WinterTina WinterIvan & Bonnie WolfTom & Carol WolffKelly Wypych«Cynthia A. ZacharekJudy & Steve Zdep, DDS

Friends$75 - $99Rose Erma AngottiJohn & Mary Ann BaichiGail & Dennis BaldwinTheresa & Dennis BardenettJon & Trish Booth

Dr. & Mrs. Denis F. Branson Bob & Kathy BrownMr. & Mrs. Nicholas BrustDr. & Mrs. Deane CadySharon F. CampanelliTim CassidyJoseph Cerroni and Linda

TassaGary & Shannon CominsMike & LaRae CottrellPaula derBoghosianMr. and Mrs. D.

Devendorf«Sharry W. Doyle«Mary Ellen DrabotCharles & Kimberly

Driscoll«James & Marlene DunfordRonald FergusonMolly FitzpatrickCliff & Jane ForstadtN. Gordon GrayJane GuilesMilena HansenDr. & Mrs. Harris«Holly S. HartRobert & Denise HeaterMiriam HudecheckElizabeth B. HumphreysJanet JaffeNancy Freeborough-KaczmarLinda & Bob Kashdin«Alexander & Joan KeilenJohn & Susan KlineMr. & Mrs. Sheldon KruthRobert & Lauren LalleyLois M. Easterday & Susan J.

LamannaEileen & James Lantier Joanne LloydLouisa & Carlos Lopez«Patricia & Donald

MacLaughlinThomas A Brisk & Gerald

M. MagerDoug & Randi MatousekRyan & Alyson McDermottNancy & John MerrillRobt & Maureen MinichVerner & Jane MizeRobert MooreDavid & Janet MuirJanet S. MunroDeirdre NeilenBrenda NeussEllen O’ConnorKaren OrrKathy PalmAnita PisanoSteve & Kate Pynn«

Brian Silfer & Amy RomanoBarbara RothschildJoseph Serroni & Linda TassaDr. & Mrs. Bernard

SchneiderLennie & Elizabeth TurnerMarc & Marcy WaldauerJoAnn WallaceLarry Volan & Sara WarnerDianne D. WebbAnna Giacobbe & Peter

Welge

Backers$50 - $74Bobbi AlcockDavid B. AllenSusan AndrewsBeatrice Angus«Judith and Kénel Antoine«Al & Jane ArrasKeyshan and Maxine

Arjomand Ralph C. BestMr. and Mrs. BickfordEdward and Jane BognaskiJudith and Bradley BowersKaren BrundageGregory Bryce«Ann & William BurrowsMr. & Mrs. Robert F.

CaswellVel ChesserRobert Colley«Margaret & David ComptonRobert ConnellyJulia & William ConsroePeter & Elizabeth Costello«Jerilyn CostichAmy Cramer«Margie & Tim CreamerAngela Daddabbo«Roger DeMuthDr. & Mrs. James DispenzaAnne & Donald Doherty

Contact UsWe endeavor to provide a complete listing of all donors in all individual giving categories. How-ever, if your gift is not listed or is listed incor-rectly, please accept our apologies, and contact the Development Office. at (315) 443-9848.

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Essie DorseyBeth M. Drew«Clarence DunhamBarbara EdlundPatricia K. EisenbergStephanie & Kevin ElliottTom Erwin«Eileen FossMr. & Mrs. Daniel FriedmanEva FuldJennifer & Carlos GavilondoN. Gordon GrayNeal GreenfieldLisa GreenkyMr. & Mrs. Jonathan GroatAnnette & Monroe

GuisbondMilena HansenPolly Hearenrich & John

FriedmanCharlotte Haas & Gary QuirkMr. & Mrs. Stephen HelmerNancy & Richard Hetey«Sally HolbenBeth & William Hoyer«Nancy & Robert Holcomb

Becky J. Howard«John J. HuntBarbara KarperMary Keib & Peter SmithSusan KimmelDiane KingKathleen & John Kolb«H. Scott & Linda Tousey

KraemerLorraine LaDukeLauren & Robert LalleyLuella LaneyLinda LeBlanc«Joan LeskoskeSusan & Gerald LotierzoEmile MartinPeggy MatshallHannah McClennenMary Ellen McDonald«Ronald MeansCarl Mellor«Ms. Leslie MolldremJoseph MoormanM. Janice NelsonMarilyn Novins«Jane Ondich

Sue & Dennis PayneMr. & Mrs. James H. PriceAnn Roesgen StevensMrs. Edith Schmitz«Meg SchneiderSherryl SeigfreidBeverly & Walter Short«David & Barbara Simon«Janet & Rick SmithAnne SonneRosalie G. Spitzer«Randi & Tom StarmerMyrna SullivanMartha SutterChristine & Richard ThomasDiane & Victor Tice«Judy & Morris TorresFrancis UhlirAnn VaccaroBeth & Stephen WaldronMary Lou & Thomas Walsh,

Jr.«Diane WebbMr. & Mrs. Kevin WilsonDenise & Steve WrinnCarol & Horace Zellar

AT&TAllied-Signal, Inc.American Express CompanyAvon Products, Inc.AXA EquitableBank of AmericaBorden, Inc.Bristol-Meyers Squibb Foundation

CIGNA CorporationCNA FoundationChemical BankChubb Group of Insurance Companies

Citicorp & Citibank, N.A.Coopers Industries FoundationCrouse Hinds Co. – Cooper

IndustriesDeluxe CorporationDigital Equipment CorporationEmerson Electric Co.Equitable Life Assurance Society

Farmer & Traders Life Ins. Co.Fireman’s Fund InsuranceGE FoundationGeneral Foods CorporationGlaxoSmithKlineJohn Hancock Mutual Life InsuranceThe Home Depot FoundationHoneywellIBM CorporationJ.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

The following companies will match gifts of their employees, retirees and spouses with a gift of their own to Syracuse Stage. Ask your personnel office for a matching gift form, send the completed form with your gift – and we’ll do the rest!

Matching Gift Program Johnson & JohnsonKemper National P&C Co.Key FoundationLever Brothers CompanyMarine Midland Bank, N.A.McDonald’s CorporationMerrill LynchMobil Oil CorporationThe MONY GroupMutual Life Insurance Co.NCR CorporationNational GrangeNew York TelephoneNiagara Mohawk FoundationOwens-Illinois, Inc.Pitney BowesThe Prudential FoundationCharles SchwabRadio ShackRockwell Automation TrustSmithKline Beecham LabsThe St. Paul’s CompaniesThe Travelers CompaniesUnited Parcel ServiceUnited Technologies Corp.VerizonWelch AllynXerox Corporation

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Producing Artistic Director..........................................................................................Timothy BondManaging Director..................................................................................................Jeffrey WoodwardResident Dramaturg.............................................................................................................Kyle Bass Dramaturgy Student Intern..........................................................................................Tringa AjetiArtistic Assistant...............................................................................................................Chris BotekDirector of Educational Outreach...........................................................................Lauren Unbekant Education Outreach Manager.................................................................................Kate M. Laissle Education Assistant.........................................................................................................Len Fonte Teaching Artists..........Jessica Bland, Trisha Harris, Bella Poynton, Darian Sundberg, Corinne Tyo

P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F

Director of Production Operations...........................................................................Don Buschmann Assistant Production Manager..................................................................................Dianna Angell Company Manager/Production Management Assistant...............................................Brian Crotty Student work study..............................................................................................Araceli L. AquilarTechnical Director.......................................................................................................Randall Steffen Assistant Technical Director...................................................................................Rebecca Schuetz Scene Shop Foreman..................................................................................................Michael King Master Carpenter..............................................................................................Elizabeth Nosewicz Carpenters...........................................................................................Mike Kuhla, Simone Scalici Graduate Assistant............................................................................................Christopher Zacher Scene Shop Intern......................................................................................................Alex Petersen Student work study.................................................................................................Emma AntenenScenic Charge Artist................................................................................................Holly K. LaGrow Assistant Scenic Artist..............................................................................Kristen Prescott-Ezickson Graduate Assistants...............................................................Loren Bartnicke, Carlie Miller SherryProperties Coordinator................................................................................................Mary Houston Props Carpenter.....................................................................................................Tammy Goetsch Props Artisan.................................................................................................................Lisa Letson Graduate Assistant.....................................................................................................Chelsea Jones Student work study.............................................................Ashley Kyker, Emily Mae Timmerman Prop Shop Volunteer.......................................................................................................Ryan RossCostumer.....................................................................................................Gretchen Darrow-Crotty Assistant Costumer..................................................................................................Meggan Camp Cutter-Drapers...........................................................................Catherine Hennessy, Jennifer Peet First Hand...............................................................................................................Victoria Lillich Stitchers...................................................................................Amanda Moore, Cynthia Papworth Craftsperson/Shopper................................................................................................Sandra Knapp Wardrobe and Wig Supervisor.......................................................................................Sarah Stark Hair Stylist.............................................................................................................Kristina Scalone Student work study.................................Kathryn Bailey, Kiersten Kozbial-Wu, Charity Van TasselMaster Electrician.................................................................................................David M. Bowman Electrician...............................................................................................................Miles Dudgeon Electrics Apprentice......................................................................................................Ann Archer Student Assistants....................................................Gregory Folsom, Ryan Gibson, Anna LiDestri

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Resident Sound Designer/Audio Engineer............................................................Jonathan R. Herter Assistant Audio Engineer......................................................................................Kevin O’Connor Sound Apprentice........................................................................................................Jade Taggert Graduate Assistant......................................................................................................Stefan ZollerProduction Stage Manager........................................................................................Stuart Plymesser Stage Manager....................................................................................................Laura Jane Collins Stage Management Journeyman..................................................................................Erin C Brett Stage Management Apprentice...............................................................................Marisa Andrews

A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S TA F F

Administrative Director...................................................................................................Diana ColesDirector of Marketing and Communications...............................................................Patrick Finlon Publications Director/Assistant Marketing Director................................................Joseph Whelan Group/Corporate Sales Manager................................................................................Tracey White Public Relations Manager....................................................................................Kristina Starowitz Graphic Designers.......................................................................Jonathan Hudak, Brenna Merritt Group Sales Assistants...........................................................................Amanda Kurey, Julia Slater Marketing Interns..........................................................................Emily C. Wagner, Ashley JudgeDirector of Development............................................................................................Barbara Beckos Assistant Director of Development......................................................................Katherine Keeney Development Assistant.........................................................................................Meggan Madden Development Intern..................................................................................................Sergio GomezComptroller...................................................................................................Mary Kennett Morreale Human Resources Manager/Business Associate........................................................Kathy ZappalaDirector of Information Management & Technology................................................Garrett Wheeler Student Assistant........................................................................................................Justin RamerDirector of Ticketing & Subscription Services.............................................................Miguel Tarrats Assistant Director of Ticketing & Subscription Services................................................Jon Wilson Assistant Box Office Managers............................................................Lisa Doerle, Stasya Erickson Angel Appeal Telefunding Manager..........................................................................Kathy Zappala Patron Sales and Services...........................................Brian Balamut, Jasmin Fink, Dennis Lennox Box Office Assistants.............................Jalina Brown-Omar, Stephanie Burnham, Tatiana Fenner,

Amy Gleitsman, Farhana Mustafa, Nicholas ParoAdam Segrave, Maggie Siciliano

Interpreters for the Deaf.....................Brenda Brown, Angelo Coppola, Mikki Evans Sue FreemanJoanne Jackowski, Sarah Korcz, Zenna Preli, Shaun Standford

Open Captioning.........................................................................................................Chris Botek Audio Description.........................................................................Kate M. Laissle, Joseph WhelanDirector of Audience Services................................................................................Wayne Yaddow, Jr. Student Assistant House Managers...........Louisa Britt, Tatiana Fenner, Troy Hussmann, Natalie Oliver Bartenders...........................Meg Pusey Anthis, Patrick Cummings, Michael King, Michael KulhaCommunity Services Officer......................................................................................Stacey EmmonsCustodians........................................................................Kitty Ashby, Delores Bachus, Tony Rogers

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OTHER DESERT CITIESSat. Apr. 18, 3:00 SSat. Apr. 25, 3:00 AD

Wed. Apr. 15, 2:00 OSun. Apr. 26, 2:00 O

American Sign Language = SSign Language Interpreted Performance Series supported in part by Welch Allyn, in memory of Susan Thompson. An American Sign Language Interpreted performance is offered for every production. For the most advantageous viewing, be sure to mention your interest in sign interpretation when reserving tickets.

Open Captioned Performances = OOpen Captioning is provided for two matinee performances of every production. A small screen, placed to the side of the stage, displays text corresponding to the play’s dialogue and other sounds. Open Caption-ing can be viewed from most seats in the theatre. However, for the most advantageous viewing, please contact the Box Office. Open Captioning is supported by grants from Theatre Development Fund’s TAP Plus Praagram, NYSCA and donations from individuals and corporations.

Audio-Described Performances = ADSimultaneous live narration and pre-show description for blind and visually impaired patrons. Please call the Box Office in advance to reserve headsets.

Audio Enhancement: Syracuse Stage offers an infrared hearing system for patrons with up to 70% hearing loss. Headsets can be reserved free of charge through the Box Office or at the Coat Room before curtain.

Wheelchair Seating and Accessibility: Syracuse Stage is wheelchair accessible. Please call the Box Office at 315-443-3275 to arrange wheelchair seating.

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SYRACUSE STAGE820 East Genesee StreetSyracuse, NY 13210-1508Administration: 315/443-4008Box Office: 315/443-3275www.SyracuseStage.org

SINGLE TICKET PRICESOpening Night: $54, $50, $30Evenings: Fri., Sat.: $51, $48, $30Sun., Tues., Wed., Thurs.: $40, $37, $30Matinees: Wed., Sat., Sun.: $47, $43, $30Previews: $35, $32, $30All tickets can be purchased at the Syracuse Stage Box Office or online anytime at www.SyracuseStage.org. Prices may vary for opening nights and for Hairspray.

DISCOUNTSAvailable for senior citizens and students. Call the Box Office for prices.

GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLEAvailable for groups of 10 or more; additional discounts for student/senior citizen groups. Call Tracey White: 315/443-9844.

RUSH TICKETSRush tickets are available for purchase at a discounted rate on the day of the show for all performances by cash or check. Limited availability.

BOX OFFICE HOURSThe Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. noon to 6 p.m., and two hours before each performance. Box Office phone: 315/443-3275. Box Office fax: 315/443-1408.

GIFT CERTIFICATESCall the Box Office or visit us online at www.SyracuseStage.org.

PARKINGEntrance to the enclosed parking garage on Irving Avenue is on the corner of Madison Street and Irving, next to the Madison-Irving Medical Building. For hours of operation and parking costs, call (315) 475-4742. There is an open parking lot between Phoebe’s Garden Cafe and the garage maintained by Syracuse University.

BEEPERS AND CELL PHONESFor the actors’ safety and in consideration of the audience please turn off all cell phones; check your beeper and leave your seat number with an usher at the Coat Room prior to the performance. They will monitor your beeper and notify you if there is an emergency.

FIRE NOTICEThe exit indicated by a red sign nearest the seat you occupy is the shortest route to the street. In the event of an emergency, walk to that exit and follow the house staff ’s directions.

SMOKING POLICYSmoking is not permitted in this building or any public building in accordance with Syracuse University and New York State policy. We ask that our patrons who smoke do so outside of our theatre.

QUIET CHILDRENQuiet children over the age of five are welcome at Syracuse Stage performances. We do ask that adults remove disrup-tive children to the lobby.

TICKET EXCHANGEAll tickets may be exchanged. Please call the Box Office 24 hours prior to the earliest performance involved in the exchange. Single ticket exchanges carry a $5 fee per ticket. 6Pack holders may make one free exchange per show. Subscribers may make unlimited free exchanges; upgrade charges may apply. Subscribers who missed a scheduled perfor-mance and did not exchange may use their Extra Value Ticket or purchase a missed performance pass for $5.

LATECOMERSIn order to ensure the safety and concentration of the actors and the uninterrupted enjoyment of our patrons, latecomers will be seated at the earliest, appropriate break in the performance in the closest available seats.

BUY IT IF YOU LIKE IT!Many of the items featured in our productions are available for purchase. For information contact Mary Houston, Props Master: (315) 443-2437.

TO VOLUNTEER AS AN USHERIf you would like to get a backstage view of Syracuse Stage, or would like to expand your social circle, this is the ideal opportunity for you. All we ask for is a positive attitude, a smil-ing face and the willingness to commit a few hours a month. Please call our House Manager at (315) 443-3219 for more information.

OPEN CAPTIONINGWe are pleased to offer two open captioned performances for each mainstage play. Open captioning provides a simultaneous display of the play’s dialogue on a screen next to the stage.

AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCESSimultaneous live narration and pre-show description for blind and visually impaired patrons. Please contact Box Office in advance to reserve headsets.

AUDIO ENHANCEMENTWe offer an infrared listening system for patrons with up to a 70% hearing loss. Headsets can be reserved free of charge through the Box Office or at the Coat Room before curtain.

SIGNED INTERPRETED PERFORMANCESTuesday evenings, the third or fourth week of each production, we offer performances for the hearing impaired.

WHEELCHAIR ACCOMMODATIONSSyracuse Stage is wheelchair accessible. Please call the Box Office to arrange wheelchair seating.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CONTACTTo be reached in an emergency, please leave your name and seat location at the Coat Room when you arrive. This is the only way we can locate you. In case of an emergency you may be reached at (315) 443-9922.

WWW.SYRACUSESTAGE.ORGSubscribe, purchase 6Packs and single tickets 24-7. Information, schedules, reviews and more.

PLEASE . . .The use of cameras and recording devices is not permitted. Please do not bring drinks and/or food into the theatre.

ADVERTISER SUPPORTSyracuse Stage encourages audience members to support the businesses advertised in our program.

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