Inspecting Carol
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Production Team |
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Gil Savage Director |
Barbara Barber Producer |
Rafe Gandola Assistant
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Bobbi Karpinski
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Jim Caputo |
Darlene Cleary
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David Ferraro |
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Michele Guisti |
Jamie Haire |
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Kirk Irvine |
Kaly McKenna |
Jerry Monroe
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Danny
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Dave Hibler |
Michael Hubbard | | 
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ABOUT THE CAST
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Kenneth Gray – Wayne Wellacre |
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Kenneth is thrilled to be making his debut on the SRT stage.
Most recently seen as Jesse Kiplinger in Plaza Suite at the Broadway
Theater in Vista, he also appeared in last winter’s Moonlight Stage
Production of Room Service. Some of his favorite stage roles
include: Paul Sycamore in You Can’t Take it With You, Eliot in the
Goodbye Girl and Bob Smith in The Days and Nights of Beebee
Fenstermaker. Once selected as one of Americas Up and Coming Comedians,
Ken has been a Radio DJ and performs frequently as a voiceover artist.
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Kaly McKenna – M.J. (Mary Jane) McMann |
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Kaly is pleased to be making her SRT debut. She was most
recently seen on the POWPac stage as Persis Devore in Let’s Murder Marsha.
Kaly would like to take a moment to thank TCF and MRF for making absolutely
everything worthwhile. I love you both “this much” (insert hand gesture
here). Happy Holiday Season to everyone and a very special Happy 18th
Birthday to my Boogie!
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Michele Guisti – Zorah Bloch |
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Ah, what a great feeling to be back at Scripps. Wait, this
doesn’t look like a restaurant store front in the Mira Mesa mall. This
isn’t 1993, is it? Now hold on, we aren’t doing Shot in the Dark,
are we? And we’re missing Jim! Must ask Dave. . . . he’s older.
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Danny Herrera – Luther Beatty |
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This is Danny’s first appearance at SRT. Danny has appeared
in the San Diego Junior Theater productions of Lily’s Purple Plastic
Purse, Ramona the Pest Quimby, and abridged versions of A Christmas
Carol and Hamlet. Danny is a 5th grader at Dana
Middle School in Point Loma. He enjoys playing with his dog, Oliver,
reading comic books and playing the clarinet.
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Jim Caputo – Sidney Carlton |
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At SRT, Jim directed Greetings in 2004 and Scapino
in 2005. He wrote, Maternal Spirits, which opened our 2004 season.
Jim has won numerous playwriting awards including the prestigious Ashland
New Play Festival. His plays have been produced from New York to California
and points in between. Jim is a member of the Dramatists Guild. He wishes
to thank his wife, Judy, for her patience and her pasta.
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Darlene Cleary – Dorothy Tree Hapgood |
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Darlene is happy to once again appear at S.R.T. She played
Emily in Greetings here two years ago. Other venues she’s performed
at have been Sixth at Penn, Diveraionary, Octad-One and Lamplighters.
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Dave Hibler – Phil Hewlitt |
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It’s true…..Dave’s first show with Scripps Ranch was A
Shot in the Dark in 1993 when we were in a store front “see thru” at
Mira Mesa Mall next to Newberry’s. (remember them?) Two years later we
were in our current space when he appeared in The Murder Room and
now, 11 years later he is cast in Inspecting Carol. In his spare
time he likes to party, socialize, travel and tell people that he is a
graduate of The Ali MacGraw School of Acting.
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Michael Hubbard – Walter E. Parsons |
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Michael
Hubbard is making his debut with Scripps Ranch Theater in Inspecting
Carol. Michael was last seen in three one act performances with the
Actors Alliance Festival. Michael grew up in La Mesa in East County, and is
pleased to be able to perform at SRT, one of the wonderful local theater
groups in San Diego County.
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Jerry Monroe – Kevin Emery |
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Jerry has performed in a score of productions locally,
including featured roles in the musicals Fiddler On the Roof,
Finian’s Rainbow, Man of La Mancha, Oliver, Barnum, Damn Yankees
and the short Opera Amahl and The Night Visitors. But he has a
taste for drama, having played roles ranging from H.L. Mencken in Inherit
the Wind to Stewart in Pack of Lies and Chang in Lost Horizon.
Other credits include the San Diego Rep’s productions of Hamlet and
Three Hotels where he understudied Felton Perry and Doug Jacobs in
the roles of Polonius and Kenneth. He also played multiple roles in Aunt
Dan and Lemon at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Jerry is
delighted to be playing one of his first comedy roles and to be doing it
here at Scripps Ranch Theatre.
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Kirk Irvine –- Larry Vauxhall |
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This is Kirk’s first appearance at SRT. He was recently seen
at POWPac as the Father in The Green Valley Gusher. He received two
Aubrey Nominations this year, one for his role as Henry Lodge in Move
Over Mrs. Markham (Major Support in a Comedy), and another for
Linus in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Major Support in a Musical).
Kirk also appeared as Teddy Brewster in the Ramona Community Theatre’s
2005 production of Arsenic and Old Lace. In his spare time (12
minutes a week) he writes music and maintains his status as the world’s
worst golfer.
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David Ferraro – Bart Frances |
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David has no theater
biography or resume and is not quite certain what machinations in his mind
have lead him to this: HIS THEATER DEBUT.
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Jamie Haire – Betty Andrews |
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Jamie is originally from Texas where she majored in Theatre
Arts. She has participated in numerous shows, both collegiate and community,
by acting or doing backstage work. You may have seen her recently on the
POWPac stage in Sorry, Wrong Number/The Hitchhiker. Other POWPac
performances include Isn’t It Romantic and her personal favorite,
Crimes of the Heart. She has also performed in Rumors and Once
Upon a Mattress at SRT. When Jamie is not doing theatre, she spends time
searching for a new addition to her feline menagerie and saving the seals in
La Jolla.
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Top of Page ABOUT THE PRODUCTION TEAM AND CREW
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Barbara
Barber –-
Producer |
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This is Barbara’s third production at SRT, having produced
Scapino and Sylvia last year. Prior to that she helped with set
construction for Maternal Spirits and Greetings. Barbara is thrilled to be
working with Gil again and this talented cast and crew. She has always
enjoyed attending the theater and has found volunteering for Scripps Ranch
Theatre a very rewarding experience.
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Gil
Savage –- Director |
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Gil holds a BFA degree in Theater Arts from USIU (now Alliant
International University). He graduated the same year that the SRT theater
was built. He studied at the Actor’s Studio in Los Angeles and has worked
professionally as an actor, stage manager, director, playwright, filmmaker
and acting teacher. Local credits include performances at the Old Globe,
Starlight, and the Greek Festival. Gil co-founded the Actors Video Workshop
in San Diego and the Omni Theater in New York. He is the current President
of SRT and has held that position for several years past. He has served on
the Board since 2000
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Rafe
Gandola – Assistant Director |
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Rafe is thrilled to participate in the production of
Inspecting Carol. Rafe is a senior at Torrey Pines High School. There, and
at other venues, he has appeared onstage in Pippin, The Pirates of Penzance,
Comedy of Errors, Inherit the Wind, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, A Winter’s
Tale, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, and Our Town. He was awarded a Best Cameo
performance by the California Theatre Education Association, and was
selected with the TPHS Players to perform this past summer in Scotland’s
Fringe Festival. Although acting is Rafe’s first love, he has also had his
eye on the director’s chair. He will next be serving as an Assistant
Director on the upcoming musical Candide to be performed by the TPHS
Players. Rafe is grateful for the support of family and friends, and to
have had the privilege of working with Gil Savage. He has learned much from
working with this talented crew and cast.
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Bobbie
Karpinski – Stage Manager |
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Bobbi has a background in theatre and has worked in
community/readers’ theatre for 40 years all over the country as she followed
her husband’s military career in Ohio, Massachusetts, Texas, Maryland and
England. She has acted, directed and stage managed, including stage
managing in Wales. She is now also involved with storytelling. She is
delighted to be working with Scripps Ranch Theatre and loves San Diego,
having moved here just a year ago.
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Greg
Townsend – Lighting Designer |
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Gregg is a Video Producer & Director, Camera Operator and
Lighting Director in Southern California. He has been involved in
television lighting for over twenty five years. This is his fourth season
of lighting design for SRT. His other productions at STR, The Fantastiks!,
Beau Jest and Last of the Red Hot Lovers, all were nominated for ACT Aubrey
Awards. In 1999 year he won the Aubrey for the lighting design of Pinocchio
Commedia. Gregg also owns one of San Diego's largest DJ, Entertainment and
Lighting services, Party Sounds. His assistants on this project were
Brandon Cottrell and Ramon S. Vasquez. Both Brandon and Ramon, aspiring
lighting designers, have worked from time to time with Gregg and Party
Sounds on various special event lighting projects. Gregg and his family
reside in Scripps Ranch..
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Michael
Richards – Sound Designer/Operator |
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Michael is a Sound engineer for Live Concerts, Street Fairs,
Musical and Dramatic Theatre for both Corporate and Non-Profit Events. He
started doing sound re-enforcement in high school playing with the Concert
Band and Jazz Ensemble. Michael worked with USO for shows in Vietnam. He
held a staff position with the San Diego State Music Department in the early
70’s working with the San Diego Symphony and the Band, Choral and Theatre
Departments. Michael is the Staff Sound Engineer for Music Educators
National Conference in San Diego. Recent events include Chula Vista “Taste
of the Arts”, USA Rugby National Tournament, Pacific Beach, Lemon Grove,
Trolley Barn Park in Hillcrest “Concerts in the Park. He was sound operator
for SRT’s Murder in Green Meadows, Sylvia, and The Lion in Winter.
Currently the owner of “SoundsareUs” a professional sound production,
design, and consulting company, working throughout Southern California,
Arizona, and Southern Nevada.
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Lisa
Forrest – Costume Designer |
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Lisa Forrest is originally from Colorado. She has been
working in theater and film in San Diego for 4 years. After a start at the
San Diego Rep, where she designed costumes for "Proof", she moved on to work
with such theaters as The Women's Rep, The Muse Theatre and the SD Junior
Theatre to name a few. She has also been involved in the Independent Film
Group of San Diego, and works regularly on films in the area.
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Gloria
La Gasse – Props Master |
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Gloria became a volunteer last year as the Prop Person for
Scapino. She enjoyed doing this and was sorry when the play ended, so
volunteered again to help with props for the next play, Sylvia and this
season’s production of Blithe Spirit. Gloria has done a considerable amount
of volunteering, while running her Promotions business, but wanted to do
something fun. Scripps Ranch Theatre was the perfect vehicle for her, so
she says.
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Rosemary
King – Scenic Artist |
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Rosemary
started painting scenery for OnStage Playhouse in 1978 for the production of
All the Way Home. She has participated in the painting, construction, and
designing of sets for SRT, Clairemont Players, OnStage, PowPac and Coronado
Playhouse for dozens of plays and has received numerous Aubrey nominations
and awards. Rosemary is a retired San Diego correctional officer.
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Rick
Carlson – Set Construction Manager |
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Rick has spent six years
building and designing sets for Scripps Ranch Theatre. Rick is retired from
the San Diego Police Department after a 35-year career. He enjoys building
sets, but his true reward comes when the actors bring the set to life. He
has worked with many talented people at SRT.
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Sharon
Boskovich – Lighting Operator |
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Sharon is pleased to be returning for another season of great
theater at SRT. She joined the crew last season as lighting operator for
Sylvia and backstage crew member for The Lion in Winter. For the past six
years she has been involved with local productions as crew, actor and
producer at the Coronado Playhouse and the North Park Vaudeville Theater.
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Top of Page Show Credits Cast In Order of Appearance
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Wayne
Wellacre |
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Kenneth Gray |
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M.J. (Mary Jane) McMann |
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Kaly McKenna |
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Zorah Bloch |
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Michele
Guisti |
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Luther Beatty |
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Danny
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Sidney Carlton |
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Jim Caputo |
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Dorothy Tree Hapgood |
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Darlene
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Phil Hewlitt |
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Dave Hibler |
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Walter E. Parsons |
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Michael
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Kevin Emery |
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Jerry Monroe |
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Larry Vauxhall |
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Kirk Irvine |
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Bart Frances |
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David
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Betty Andrews |
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Jamie Haire |
Top of Page PRODUCTION TEAM
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Producer: |
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Barbara Barber |
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Director: |
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Gil Savage |
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Assistant Director: |
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Rafe Gandola |
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Stage Manager: |
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Bobbi Karpinski |
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Set Designer: |
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Jim Caputo |
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Scenic Artist: |
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Rosemary King |
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Lighting Designer: |
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Greg Townsend |
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Sound Designer/Operator: |
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Michael Richards |
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Prop Master: |
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Gloria LaGasse |
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Costume Designer: |
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Lisa Forrest |
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Lighting Operator: |
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Sharon Boskovich |
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Photography: |
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Charlie Riendeau |
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Set Construction Manager: |
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Rick Carlson |
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Set Construction Crew: |
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Barbara Barber, Jim Caputo, Joe Casali, Rick Carlson, Tim
Deaton, Judy Splitgerber, Gil Savage, Oscar Flores, Perry Savage and
Sherrie, Jerry, Miquel |
Top of Page SEASON SUPPORT TEAM
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Artistic Director |
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Jill Drexler |
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Box Office Reservations |
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Judy Splitgerber |
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House Manager |
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Cindy Basuk |
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NewsCard |
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Rebecca Bergholtz |
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Plant Manager |
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Tim Deaton |
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Program Graphics & Paste-up |
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Julia Rhea |
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Publicity |
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Mark Shapiro |
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Season Tickets |
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Tom Splitgerber |
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Technical Director |
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Raylene Wall |
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Website |
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Gil Savage |
Special Thanks To:
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