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Staff, Board of Directors

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Bruce & Phil

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Cast, Additional Staff, Orchestra

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Company

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Barksdale Theatre Staff Artistic Director.............................. Bruce Miller

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Managing Director.......................Phil Whiteway

Operations Controller.................................................Tracy Coogle, CPA Accounting Manager.........................................Lucas Hall Accounting Assistant................................. Sara Heifetz Assistant to the Managing Director.................. Brad Tuggle

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Bruce Miller is Artistic Director of Barksdale Theatre and Founding Artistic Director of Theatre IV. He is recognized for his work in stage direction, playwriting, arts in education, and human services. He served on the leadership teams that established the Richmond Boys Choir, the Acts of Faith Festival, and the Richmond Theatre Artists Fund. With partner Phil Whiteway, he was named by STYLE Weekly in 1999 as one of the 100 Most Influential Richmonders of the Century. In 2006, both men became the first theatre professionals to receive the Theresa Pollak Award from Richmond Magazine for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. In 2008, both men were honored with the Governor’s Award for the Arts. Bruce’s work as a stage director has been seen around the nation at prominent theatres including the Kennedy Center. Richmond directing credits include Barksdale’s productions of Smoke on the Mountain, The Lark, Anything Goes, Annie Get Your Gun, The Crucible and The Little Foxes, and Theatre IV’s productions of Having Our Say, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Do Lord Remember Me, and the company’s first Wizard of Oz. In the final two decades of the Phoebe Awards presented by the Richmond times-Dispatch, Bruce’s productions earned Best Play or Best Musical of the Year 20 times. Bruce

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was named Best Director of the Year six times. Last fall, he received the first Richmond Theatre Critics Circle Award as Best Director for Barksdale’s The Little Dog Laughed. Bruce is co-author of Hugs and Kisses, the child sexual abuse prevention play that is now in the 26th year of its recordbreaking run. His play Buffalo Soldier was selected by the Pentagon as a morale booster after 9/11, becoming the first professional play in history to be performed within the Pentagon’s walls. For his national leadership in child abuse prevention, Bruce received the Commissioner’s Award from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. For his statewide leadership in education, Bruce received the Excellence in Arts Instruction Award from the Virginia Board of Education. Bruce served as site reporter for three years with the National Endowment for the Arts and professional youth theatre panelist for two years with the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Fund in New York City. He is privileged to credit three teachers as mentors: Jack Welsh, and the late Marion Waymack and Bernard Schutte. Bruce is an elder and liturgist at Bon Air Presbyterian Church. His greatest blessings will always be his wife (artist and designer Terrie Powers Miller) and their two wonderful children.

Phil co-founded Theatre IV in 1975, and continues to serve as Managing Direcctor. He was named to the same position at Barksdale Theatre in 2001. His allegiance to Barksdale began in 1977, when he originated the role of Moss Hart in the world premiere of Red Hot and Cole. Phil moved to Virginia from his New Jersey home to earn a B.S. from the University of Richmond’s School of Business Administration. When professors on the other side of the lake learned that he could sing and dance, he was courted by the theatre program, and wound up adding a BA in Theatre to his business resume. In 1995, Phil was appointed by the University to the Committee of 50 to advise development efforts associated with the University’s capital campaign to construct the Modlin Fine Arts Center. After graduation, Phil entered the Navy flight program in Pensacola, Florida and was commissioned as an Ensign. Following his military service, he returned to Richmond and starred in numerous shows at Swift Creek Mill Playhouse and the Haymarket Dinner Theatre. For television, he appeared opposite Fritz Weaver in Ironclads, Mary Tyler Moore in Lincoln, and Richard Chamberlain in Dream West.

Street Association. He is active with the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, and has participated in annual Chamber leadership visits to many of our nation’s major cities. Phil was a founding member of the Board of Directors of the Richmond Arts Consortium. He has served/serves on the Governance Board of Partners in the Arts (central Virginia’s arts-in-education cooperative) and grant review panels for the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Phil served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Board of Directors of Virginians for the Arts, the statewide nonprofit organization that manages arts advocacy efforts across the Commonwealth. He was named Outstanding Young Citizen by the Richmond Jaycees in 1990, and received the Community Builders Award from the Central Virginia Lodge of Masons. In 1999, STYLE Weekly selected Phil as one of their 100 Most Influential Richmonders of the Century. He received the Governor’s Award for the Arts in 2008.

Phil is thankful for the love, support and patience he receives from his wife (actress and realtor Donna Holmes Whiteway) and their four terrific chilPhil is a graduate of Leadership Metro dren. Richmond, and currently serves on their Board of Directors. He has served as a Trustee of his church and the Broad

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PREPRINTS

Barksdale Theatre presents Bruce Miller, Artistic Director

Book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan

Phil Whiteway, Managing Director

New Music by Jeanine Tesori

New Lyrics by Dick Scanlan

Original Story and Screenplay by

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Scenic Design by Ron Keller**

Lighting Design by Lynne M. Hartman**

Costume Design by Sue Griffin

Sound Design by Derek Dumais

Music Direction by Paul Deiss

Stage Managment by Ginnie Willard*

Director/Choreographer

Patti D’Beck With the greatest affection and respect, we dedicate this production to the memory of Murray DePillars, artist, educator, jazz lover, mentor and friend. Murray was Dean of the Arts at VCU when we purchased the historic Empire Theatre in 1986. Without his encouragement and support, the acquisition would never have happened. Murray’s many contributions to the arts in Richmond will benefit our community for decades to come. He will not be forgotten.

June 19 - August 2, 2009 at the historic Empire Theatre

Barksdale Theatre would like to thank the Swift Creek Mill Theatre, TheatreVCU, University of Richmond, University of Virginia, Vanessa Passini, Sam Byers and Bill Crenshaw for their assistance in this production. THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre Intermational (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 W. 54th St., New York, NY 10019, Phone: 212-541-4684, Fax: 212-397-4684, www.MTIShows.com

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Cast Millie Dillmount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maggie Marlin* Jimmy Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zak Resnick Ruth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gianna Barone Gloria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lesie Pumphrey Rita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ellen Harvey Alice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ali Angelone Ethel Peas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gray Crenshaw Cora. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Page Nance Mrs. Meers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Poser* Miss Dorothy Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ali Thibodeau Ching Ho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christopher Hlusko Bun Foo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eddie Tavares Miss Flannery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn Meade Mr. Trevor Graydon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy Ford* Muzzy Van Hossmere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Crawley Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ali Angelone, Gianna Barone, Keith Chadwick, William Cortez-Statham, Gray Crenshaw, Jimmy Glidden*, Ellen Harvey, Robert Johnson, Chris Leary, Paul Major, Carolyn Meade, Mary Page Nance, Lesie Pumphrey, Michael Rieman

Additional Staff Assistant Director/Choreographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ali Angelone Assistant Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christina Griffin Dialect Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Becker Deck Crew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew J. Doss, Jessica Maffey, Gordon Whiteway Head Flyman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Winebarger Fly Rail Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angela Daniels Wardrobe Mistress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Renee Jones Sound Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derek Dumais Light Board Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linwood Guyton Follow Spot Operators. . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Christopher Maupin, Jillian Mourtzakis Scenic Design Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Karavatakis Carpenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Raintree, Dennis Williams Scenic Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie Gallager

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Reeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan M. Davis-Farmer Reeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheri Oyan Trumpet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alisa Erway Trombone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joel Nieves Piano/Conductor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Deiss Bass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jay Calabro Drums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Raybould

Musical Numbers Act I

Overture……………………………………………………………………………. Orchestra Scene 1: A New York City street Not for the Life of Me………………………………….……………………………… . .Millie Thoroughly Modern Millie………………….…………. ……………… Millie and Ensemble Scene 2: The Hotel Priscilla lobby Not for the Life of Me Reprise…………………………….Ruth, Gloria, Rita, Alice, and Cora Scene 3: The laundry room of the Hotel Priscilla Not for the Life of Me Reprise………………………………………. Ching Ho and Bun Foo Scene 4: The Sincere Trust Insurance Co. The Speed Test……………………. Mr. Graydon, Millie, Miss Flannery and Office Workers Scene 5: The 12th floor of the Hotel Priscilla They Don’t Know………………………………………..………………………… Mrs. Meers Scene 6: A New York City street Scene 7: A Speakeasy The Nuttycracker Suite…………… …………. . .Millie, Miss Dorothy, Jimmy and Ensemble Scene 8: A Jail What Do I Need with Love?................................................................. ................................ Jimmy Scene 9: The 12th Floor of the Hotel Priscilla Scene 10: Muzzy’s Penthouse Only in New York……………………………………… . ………………………… …. Muzzy Jimmy…………………………………………………… ………………… ………… . Millie Scene 11: The 12th Floor of the Hotel Priscilla

Act II

Entr’acte……………………………… .……………………….…………… .……. Orchestra Scene 1: The Sincere Trust Insurance Co. Forget About the Boy……………………….…………… . Millie, Miss Flannery, and Typists I’m Falling in Love with Someone…………….. ……………Mr. Graydon and Miss Dorothy Scene 2: The Window Ledge I Turned the Corner……………………………..………….………………. Jimmy and Millie Scene 3: The 12th Floor of the Hotel Priscilla Muqin………………………………………...………. . Mrs. Meers, Ching Ho and Bun Foo Scene 4: Café Society Long as I’m Here with You……………………………………... Muzzy, Millie and Ensemble Scene 5: Muzzy’s Dressing Room at Café Society Gimme, Gimme………………………….. …………………………………………….. Millie Scene 6: Café Society Scene 7: The Hotel Priscilla Lobby Scene 8: The Laundry Room of the Hotel Priscilla The Speed Test Reprise………………… .…………..Millie, Mr. Graydon, Jimmy and Muzzy Scene 9: A New York City Street Thoroughly Modern Millie Reprise. . ………. .…… .…Jimmy, Miss Dorothy and Ensemble

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The Company Ali Angelone (Alice/Assis-

tant Director/Assistant Choreographer) recently graduated from VCU with her MFA in theatre pedagogy with an emphasis in movement/musical theatre. She has directed and choreographed Small World, Enigma Variations and You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown at VCU; she also choreographed VCU’s 2008 and 2009 senior showcases which were performed in NYC, DC and Chicago. Assistant choreography credits include: My Fair Lady at the Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt Lake City, Chicago on VCU’s mainstage, and Christmas with the Crawfords and Zanna Don’t with Richmond Triangle Players. Ali is currently part of the adjunct faculty at VCU and is very pleased to be spending her summer with Barksdale Theatre!

Gianna Barone (Ruth/Ensemble) is a junior at VCU working toward a BM in Vocal Performance. This is her first time working with Barksdale Theatre ,and she is so excited to be here. Some of Gianna’s previous roles include Anita in SPARC’s West Side Story, Annie/Roxie Hart understudy in Chicago on the VCU mainstage and Joy in the ARGS production of Cinderella. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their support. Keith Chadwick (Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the Empire stage in his Barksdale debut. A Richmond native, Keith has appeared onstage with Theatre IV, SPARC, Kings 24

The Company Dominion and WEAG. Previous credits include 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor), Anything Goes (Billy Crocker) and Theatre IV’s Annie. Keith holds a BS in Forensic Science and will be attending medical school at VCU in the fall. He would like to thank God for providing many blessings and his family and friends for their continued support.

William Cortez-Statham

(Ensemble) is proud to be making his Barksdale Theatre debut. He just finished a run of Millie in the Tampa Bay area. Prior to that, William completed a successful run of Barnum with Brad Oscar (Broadway’s The Producers) at both the Asolo Repertory Theatre and the Maltz Jupiter Theatre in Florida. Other favorite roles include Daniel in Once on This Island, E.K. Hornbeck in Inherit the Wind and Munoz in City of Angels. William holds a BFA in Music Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory.

Nancy Crawley (Muzzy Van Hossmere) is delighted to be making her debut performance at Barksdale Theatre. Prior performances include roles in Blues in the Night, Nunsense II, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Beauty and the Beast, and Gray Ghost Voices. She appeared in AART (African American Repertoire Theatre) productions of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Daughters of Zion, Tell the Stories and Sty of the Blind Pig. She spent one year performing with the Rocky Hock Playhouse in Edenton, NC. Nancy holds a MFA in Theatre Education. She would like to thank her husband, family, friends and especially God for His manifold blessings!!!

Gray Crenshaw (Ethel Peas/ Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the Empire stage. Past Barksdale Theatre credits in­clude Nellie in Annie Get Your Gun, Cheerleader and Dance Captain for Disney’s High School Musical and Frenchy in Grease. Theatre IV credits include Indian in Peter Pan, Win­nie in Tuck Everlasting and Mary in The Secret Garden. Gray ap­peared in SPARC productions including Pip­pin, Footloose, Once Upon a Mattress, Joseph...Dreamcoat and Annie Warbucks. Thanks to a great cast and crew! Timothy Ford (Trevor Graydon) is happy to be at Barksdale for the first time. He has toured with Donny Osmond in Joseph… and as Happy in Kander and Ebb’s Steel Pier. He has had the pleasure of working for Tony Award winning director Susan Stroman twice, in Shenandoah (John Anderson) and Gypsy. He has played a teenager in three different decades, portraying Riff in West Side Story throughout the US and touring as Action in Europe. Some favorites along the way have to include Damn Yankees (Joe Hardy), Singing in the Rain (Don Lockwood), Godspell (Jesus) and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Snoopy). Jimmy Glidden (Ensemble) is happy to be back at Barksdale Theatre after a great summer of Guys and Dolls last year! Regional credits include Titanic and Aida at Media Theatre; Grease, Chorus Line, Godspell and Pirates of Penzance at Shawnee Playhouse and Rent selections with One World Sym-

phony in NYC. Jimmy gives a shout out to his family, friends, and friends who have become family. Thank You

ELLEN HARVEY (Rita/Ensemble) is proud to be involved in her first Barksdale Theatre Production! She is a rising junior Musical Theater student at The Boston Conservatory. At the Conservatory, her recent credits include: Show Boat (Ensemble), Follies (Chorus Girl), Chess (Back-up Singer) and Augusta Boal: Theater of the Oppressed. She is a proud member of the well-known Hoofers Tap Ensemble in Boston. Ellen is thrilled to be working on her favorite show, and she would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support! Christopher

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(Ching Ho) is thrilled to be part of his first Barksdale Theatre production and to return to one of his favorite roles. Hailing from Fredericksburg, he has spent the better part of the past seven years working at Riverside Dinner Theatre in such productions as Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ching Ho), Aladdin (Aladdin), The King and I (Royal Guard), Guys and Dolls (Scranton Slim), Annie Get Your Gun, Fiddler on the Roof (Bottle Dancer), Gypsy (Kansas), Show Boat, Camelot, West Side Story (Indio), Scrooge!, Oklahoma (Mike), Man of La Mancha, Brigadoon, Kiss Me Kate, Big River, Cats (Tumblebrutus), The Music Man and Shenandoah. Also serving as Costume Master while not performing, his talents lend themselves to wig, hair and makeup design. Chris would like to thank Patti and Paul for the opportunity and his friends and family for their constant support!

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Barksdale Theatre’s

2009 - 2010 Signature Season Boleros for the Disenchanted By José Rivera September 18 – October 25, 2009 at Willow Lawn Produced in Association with The Latin Ballet of Virginia

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin November 20, 2009 – January 17, 2010 at Willow Lawn

The Grapes of Wrath

Adapted by Frank Galati from the novel by John Steinbeck February 12 – March 21, 2010 at Willow Lawn Co-produced with Theatre VCU / Part of the Acts of Faith Festival

Is He Dead?

By Mark Twain, Adapted by David Ives April 16 – May 23, 2010 at Willow Lawn

The Sound of Music

Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse June 4 – July 3, 2010 at the historic Empire Theatre Co-produced with Theatre IV

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The Company Robert Johnson (Ensemble) of Chicago is excited to be back with Barksdale Theatre. He was last seen in Guys and Dolls. He is a Graduate of the Alabama State University Theatre Arts Department. His other Richmond credits include Theatre IV’s tours of Buffalo Soldier, The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, The Tailor of Gloucester and I Have a Dream”. CHRIS LEARY (Ensemble) is thrilled and honored to be a part of his first musical at Barksdale Theatre. Originally from Hampton, Chris is now a fourth year theatre performance major at Virginia Commonwealth University. Recent credits include Chicago, Cabaret, For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls and The Jerker (VCU)., as well as the Busch Gardens’ productions of This is Oktoberfest and Fright Night. Special thanks to Mom, Dad and Kathleen for all of their love and support. PAUL Major (Ensemble) is

thrilled to be performing again in his hometown. For the last three years he has been performing in Tennessee at Dollywood. While there, he had the distinct pleasure of singing back up for Dolly herself! Paul also received the I.A.A.P.A Award, the highest honor bestowed upon any theme park performer worldwide. Paul holds a BFA in Music Theatre from the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music where he enjoyed such roles as Fyedka in Fiddler on the Roof, Claude in The Baker’s Wife and Armand in Once on This Island. Other Regional credits include Willie Conklin in Ragtime at Heritage Reperporty Theatre, The Big Bopper

The Company in The Buddy Holly Story at Galveston Island Musicals and Yertle the Turtle in Seussical at Theatre IV. He sends thanks to his family for their undying support and constant faith in him.

Maggie Marlin (Millie Dillmount) relocated to Richmond from New York City two years ago to earn her MFA in Theatre Movement Pedgogy at VCU. VCU credits include Velma Kelly in Chicago, Sally Bowles in Cabaret and Shadowplay. She has performed in various Off-Broadway venues in New York, the Kennedy Center and Shakespeare Theatre of DC, and various regional theatres across the country. Other favorite roles include Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, Isabella in Measure for Measure, Rosannah in Brilliant Traces, Elmire in Tartuffe, Amy in Company and Polly in Crazy for You. Local dance choreography credits include Reefer Madness and The Great American Trailer Park Musical at the Firehouse Theatre Project. Her most recent film, EYEBORGS, is due out this summer. She received her BFA from the North Carolina School of the Arts. Carolyn Meade (Miss Flannery/Ensemble) is just raring to jazz it up after playing the always congenial Mrs. Greer in Theatre IV’s Annie. She recently earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from Emerson College, Boston while appearing as Reverend Hightower/ Mrs. Taylor in Bat Boy and a crab, elephant and dead chicken in Experimental Dance. Past Richmond credits include The Robber Bride Groom, Follies and Bye Bye Birdie at Dogwood Dell, and South Pacific at Fort Lee Playhouse. She thanks God for every experience that has made her who she is.

Mary Page Nance (Cora/ Ensemble) is a native of Richmond and is thrilled to be returning to work with Barksdale Theatre. Her first appearance with Barksdale was last summer in Guys and Dolls. Mary Page has performed in numerous productions in the Richmond area including A Wonderful Life with TheatreVirginia and Children of Eden with Swift Creek Mill, as well as eight consecutive musicals with SPARC. Originally trained at the Richmond Dance Center, she is continuing her studies as a rising junior in the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase in New York. Linda Poser (Mrs. Meers) has appeared on Broadway in a number of productions including The Grand Tour, On the Twentieth Century, Copperfield (Mrs. Micawber) and The Phantom of the Opera where she understudied and performed the role of Madame Giry. she has appeared in touring companies, stock and regional theatre in such roles as Desiree in A Little Night Music, Maria in Lend Me a Tenor, Kate in All My Sons, Anna in The King and I, Lizzie in 110 in the Shade and Mme. Dindon in three productions of La Cage Aux Folles. Linda played the role of Mrs. Norman in Barksdale Theatre’s recent production of Children of a Lesser God. Lesie PumPhrey (Gloria/ Ensemble) is excited to perform in her first Barksdale show! She is a student at James Madison University (2010) studying Musical Theatre. Her JMU credits include City of Angels (Donna/Oolie Understudy), Anyone Can Whistle (Ensemble), Chess (Arbiter), Thor-

oughly Modern Mille (Ensemble) and Jane Eyre (Jane Understudy). Other credits include SPARC’s Pippin (Fastrada) and Grease (Ensemble) at Henrico High School. She would like to thank her family and friends for their continued love and support.

Zak Resnick (Jimmy Smith) Having just finished his BFA in musical theatre & acting at Carnegie Mellon University, Zak is thrilled to be back at the Empire! You may remember seeing him at Barksdale Theatre two summers ago as Rapunzel’s Prince in Into the Woods. In August, Zak will be moving to New York City, but you can visit him anytime at www.youtube.com/ZakResnick. Zak was honored to sing at this years’ “Leading Men IV” and John Bucchino’s self titled concert at Birdland Jazz Club and is also a member of the NYC singing group, The Broadway Boys. Zak would like to thank his family, Patti, Myrna, and his forever class of 2009. Michael Rieman (Ensemble) is a recent graduate from VCU with a BFA in Performance. His previous credits include Jimmy in Reefer Madness, Jamie in The Last 5 Years, Tiny Tom in Urinetown and Victor in Cabaret. His most recent appearance was Billy Flynn in VCU’s production of Chicago. He’s SUPER EXCITED to be working with such a great cast as well as Patti and Paul Deiss again. He thanks his parents and Theresa for all their support.

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The Company Eddie Tavares (Bun Foo) is delighted to be working with Barksdale Theatre once again. Richmond credits include Barksdale Theatre: Mame (Ito), Anything Goes (Luke); Richmond Triangle Players: Altar Boyz (Juan); Theatre IV: Annie (Lt. Ward), Peter Pan (Indian/ Fight Captain), The Wizard of Oz (Nikko/ Ensemble). Other regional credits include Broadway Palm West: The King and I (Kralahome), The King and I (Interpreter/dancer); Mark Two Theatre: Joseph...(Zebulon); Roanoke Historical Society’s Waterside Theatre, The Lost Colony (Indian). Television Credits include Commander in Chief, FBI Files and America’s Most Wanted, as well as a number of national and regional commercials. As always, much thanks to family and friends. www. eddie-tavares.com. Ali Thibodeau (Miss Dorothy Brown) is thrilled to be a part of Thoroughly Modern Millie. She was last seen as Polly Freeman in Stage 1 Theatre Company’s production of Normal. Other credits include Tiger Lily in Peter Pan and Matachanna in The True Story of Pocahontas with Theatre IV, Amy in Little Women and Joseph.. with Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Cats with SPARC and Sharpay in Disney’s High School Musical with Barksdale Theatre. Enjoy the show! Patti D’Beck (Director/Choreographer) is a longtime veteran of Broadway musical theatre. Her credits as associate choreographer, supervisor, dance captain and actor include the original productions of Applause with Lauren Bacall, A Chorus Line, Seesaw, Pippin with Ben Vereen, Evita, The Will Rogers Follies, My One and Only with Twiggy and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas as well as Annie Get Your

The Company Gun, Bells Are Ringing and Grease! She also choreographed the opening number for the 1997 Tony Awards for Rosie O’Donnell. Patti has worked with many Broadway directors and choreographers including Tommy Tune, Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett, Graciela Daniele, Hal Prince and Ron Field. Her work as a director and choreographer has been seen in many regional theatres around the country. She has taught at New York and Pace Universities and holds a BA in Mathematics and Performing Arts from NYU and a Masters from NYU. She is currently on the theatre faculty at VCU, teaching Movement and Musical Theatre.

Paul Deiss (Music Director) is the Resident Music Director at Swift Creek Mill Theatre and an Associate Music Director at Theatre IV. Many of his original one-act musicals will be produced this coming season, including The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Shoemaker and the Christmas Elves, and The Song of Mulan at Theatre IV, as well as The Little Red Hen and Santa’s Candy Cane Christmas at Swift Creek Mill starring Richmond favorite Joy Williams as Drifty the Snowman. Two of his original Christmas songs have been published through Songcastle Music/ASCAP. Paul is an adjunct faculty member at Luther Memorial School and the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School. GINNIE WILLARD (Stage Manager) is pleased to be working with Barksdale Theatre. Barksdale Theatre credits include They’re Playing Our Song, Olympus on My Mind, The Laramie Project, James Joyce’s The Dead, Cyrano de Bergerac, Crowns, Anything Goes, The Drawer Boy, The Full Monty, Mame and Into The Woods. Theatre IV credits include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Seussical, Honk!, Peter Pan, The Wizard of Oz, A Christmas Carol, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and Beehive!. Ginnie has also worked in many capacities for Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Blue Ridge Theatre Festival, One Voice Chorus and many other organizations.

Sue Griffin (Costume Designer) is in her sixth year as Costume Director for Theatre IV and Barksdale Theatre. Previously she spent 21 years as head of the costume department at TheatreVirginia. Memorable shows include Pump Boys and Dinettes (TVA), Intimate Apparel (Barksdale), four productions of Pocahontas (TIV) and most recently Guys and Dolls (Barksdale at the Empire Theatre). On a daily basis Sue heads up a team of professional stitchers and costumers who produce almost 400 costumes each season - altering some hard-working costumes or creating new ones for each production. Yards of fabric, trim, shoes, wigs, jewelry and hats find their way onto Sue’s ever-present shopping list. The quest for the perfect accessory never ends. Ron Keller (Scenic Designer)is pleased to once again work with the team that brought you Guys and Dolls last summer. That design was awarded the first annual Outstanding Achievement in Scenic Design by the Richmond Theatre Critics Circle. Since then he designed The Clean House at Barksdale Theatre at Willow Lawn, as well as Shadowplay and Patti D’Beck’s production of Chicago at VCU. He supervised his student’s designs for the Barksdale productions of This Wonderful Life, Children of a Lesser God and Well. He is the Head of Design for TheatreVCU where he has taught for 25 years and is a member of United Scenic Artists. Look for his designs and the designs of his students at Barksdale Theatre this upcoming season. In addition, he will design Company for The Nevada Conservatory Theatre in Las Vegas and Man of La Mancha for the Clarence Brown Company in Tennessee. Special thanks to Ginnie, Bruce and the production staff for always making the experience such a distinct pleasure.

Lynne M. Hartman (Lighting Designer) is delighted to once again collaborate with this creative team. Since 1995 she has designed often for Barksdale Theatre including Well, Children of a Lesser God, This Wonderful Life, The Clean House, Into The Woods and Guys and Dolls. Lynne has also designed lighting for Theatre IV and productions co-produced by Barksdale and The Steward School. Lynne is a freelance designer based in Richmond and a member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829. She was the resident lighting designer for TheatreVirginia for several seasons and has also designed locally for the Richmond Ballet, Carpenter Science Theatre Company, Theatre VCU and Dogwood Dell among others. Regionally, design credits include productions for Porthouse Theatre, McCarter Theatre, The Lost Colony, Auburn University and the Kings Dominion and Carowinds theme parks. Love always to David, Meredith, Allison & Keith. Derek Dumais (Sound Designer)is delighted to be designing and mixing again at the Empire Theatre. He is currently on staff at Theatre IV and Barksdale Theatre as Sound Engineer and Electrician. A Richmond native, Derek graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design with an emphasis on Sound Design. Previous design credits include Annie, This Wonderful Life, Guys and Dolls, The Member of the Wedding, A Christmas Story, The Three Sisters, Shakespeare In Hollywood, Metamorphoses and Breath, Boom. Derek has previously mixed sound for productions of Guys and Dolls, Peter Pan, Disney’s High School Musical, Anything Goes and The Civil War, among others. He is currently working on his first solo release, exploring music with the use of field recordings with electronic based instruments and textures. 31

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In addition to annual support, the following donors have pledged or made leadership contributions to the Cornerstone Campaign, an effort designed to ensure the artistic growth and financial stability of Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV. Please join us in thanking them for their generous stewardship. If you would like more information regarding deferred, capital, endowment or other leadership giving opportunities related to this upcoming campaign, please contact Phil Whiteway at (804) 783-1688 ext. 16.

FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE ($50,000 and up)

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Sara Belle and Neil November Suzanne Pollard Gilbert and Fannie Rosenthal PRODUCERS ($30,000 to $49,999)

DIRECTORS ($15,000 to $29,999)

Anonymous Josée and Bill Covington and Covington International Travel Mrs. Janet Dennis Mr. and Mrs. George Jennison

Arenstein Foundation

PATRONS ($10,000 to $14,999)

SUPPORTERS ($5,000 to $9,999)

Reid and Lisa Ashe Roy E. Burgess, II Carrie Taylor Galeski Charlotte and Andrew McCutcheon Carole and Marcus Weinstein and Weinstein Properties

Bruce and Terrie Powers Miller Mr. Richard Newdick Mr. & Mrs. B. Briscoe White, III

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FRIENDS ($200 to $999)

Dr. John A. and Mary Jane Board Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Claiborne, III Don and Betsy Garber Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Powell, III

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond H. Blaylock and Family Sherry Burgess and Jeanie Rule Mr. Anthony Keitt Kevin and Jeannie Kilgore John Moon and Abby Winship Carolyn and William Paulette

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Contributors We would like to thank the many individuals who have given to Barksdale Theatre so generously in the past year. This list reflects contributions processed during the period beginning June 1, 2008June 1, 2009 . We have made every effort to list individuals’ names correctly. If we have made an error, please accept our sincere apologies and contact us immediately.

UNDERWRITER’S CIRCLE ($10,000 and above) Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Richard Arenstein Reid & Lisa Ashe Roy E. Burgess II Josée & Bill Covington Mrs. Janet Dennis Ms. Carrie Taylor Galeski Cal & George Jennison Charlotte & Andrew McCutcheon Sara Belle & Neil November Gilbert & Fannie Rosenthal Carole & Marcus Weinstein Mr. John D. “Jack” Welsh DIRECTORS’ CIRCLE ($5,000 to $9,999) Bruce & Terrie Powers Miller Mr. Richard Newdick Mr. & Mrs. B. Briscoe White III Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Williams Ms. Isabella G. Witt KILGORE-McAULEY FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE ($2,500 to $4,999) Mr. & Mrs. J.P. Causey, Jr. Ms. Gonzalee Ford Ms. Donna Kelliher Alice & Frank Lennon Gale E. Matheny & Judith A. Futch Mr. Kurt Negaard Carolyn & Bill Paulette Ted & Pam Soto Eleanor Bauer Ulich Glenn & Sara Ulich BARKSDALE THOUSAND ($1,000 to $2,499) Bob & Gloria Bailie Dr. John A. & Mrs. Mary Jane Board Roger & Anne Boevé Frank & Carol Bradley Mary Spotswood & E. Hatcher Crenshaw, Jr. Fund of The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia Elizabeth “Bette” Dalton David A. Dunville Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Farrell Phyllis & Paul Galanti Anna & Fleetwood Garner Family Shelly & Murray Janus Anthony Keitt & Jody Allen John Moon & Abby Winship The Estate of Martha Newell Ms. Suzanne Pollard Gerald Schultz & Julia Rogers Todd & Becky Rogers

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Jeanie Rule & Sherry Burgess Paul & Nancy Springman Mr. & Mrs. Charles Warren BARKSDALE PRODUCERS ($500 to $999) Franco & Ruth Ambrogi Tom & Carleen Bass Frank & Carol Creasy Dr. Mark & Georgean DeBlois Bennett & Krista Fidlow Mr. & Mrs. George Goldstein Mr. Rob Keller Kevin & Jeannie Kilgore Mr. & Mrs. J. Theodore Linhart Dr. & Mrs. Charles B. Mundy Mr. & Mrs. Myron H. Reinhart Mr. Kevin Post Roy E. & Emily Rennie Putze Mrs. W. Harry Schwarzschild, Jr. Ms. Verna Seidensticker Richard and Sandra Shirey Richard & Ruth Szucs BARKSDALE DIRECTORS ($200 to $499) Mr. Robert Albertia, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. S. Wyndham Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Gary Armstrong Steve & Claudia Biegler Ray, Jeanette, Adrienne & Olivia Blaylock, In Honor of P.J. Whiteway IV & In Memory of Cam Jorgenson Mr. & Mrs. John H. Borgard Renate & Richard Brandt Mrs. Suzanne Bunting Mrs. Paul D. Camp III Mr. & Mrs. Colin F. Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Herbert A. Claiborne III David Cotter & Susanne Croasdaile Stephen & Jamme Coy Dana Crockett Sumitra & Swati Deb Anne Denny Anne Dobson William & Phyllis Dominick Katherine G. Fields Nancy & Jerry Finch Mr. & Mrs. G.S. Fitz-Hugh, Jr. Joyce & Melvin Fratkin Don & Betsy Garber Mrs. James M. Glavé Mr. & Mrs. James T. Hatcher, Jr. Mr. Thomas M. Hogg Phil Jenkins, In Honor of Carrie Galeski Dr. Claire C. Kaugars Rob Keller Sara L. “Sallie” Jennings Robin Kinser & Michael Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lightner Darlene Ligon Norma McClintic Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McClish Ruth McDonough Tom McGranahan, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Allen Neergaard Mr. Joseph Nolan

Ms. Nancy O’Donnell Tom & Dolores Owens Dr. Alan M. Padgett Karen & John Palen Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Pankey Ms. Gwynn Prideaux, In Memory of Edith Calisch Mr. C. Edward Richardson III Dot & Don Robelen Muriel Scoler, In Honor of Sara Belle & Neil November Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Buford Scott Ms. Beth Sinnenberg Nikki & Kenny Steingold Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Strauss Ms. Josephine P. Strickler Mr. Charles G. Todd Donna & Dennis Treacy, In Memory of Jay Pace Martha S. Vannoy P.J. Vastano & D.I. Liberman Hon. & Mrs. J.T. “Jack” Ward Nancy & John Wright BARKSDALE HUNDRED ($100 to $199) Anonymous (2) David & Jane Abbott Rick & Liz Albee Robert & Shannon Alexander Ms. Elizabeth Allen Daniel J. Ames Mr. William Anderson Janet & Richard Armstrong David & Diane Ault Ms. Ann Ayer Ms. Peggy J. Baggett Carol G. Baker Robert & Sandra Balster Stephen & Mary Ellen Cox Bandy Mr. & Mrs. John F. Batte, Jr. Betty & Page Bauder George & Virginia Beasley Terry & Earl Berkley Stuart & Lynne Jones Blain, In Honor of Edward Blain Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Boclair Joann Bodurtha Eugenia H. Borum Mrs. Helga Boyan Thurman & Brenda Brickhouse David Bridgewater Elisabeth S. Brown Richard & Virginia Brown Frances & Dick Burch Douglas & June Morgan Burks Amy Burman & Gerald Wadsworth Mr. Andrew Busch Dr. & Mrs. John B.H. Caldwell Elizabeth D. Camp Betty Carden Mr. & Mrs. Daniel A. Carrell Guy & Anne Chapman Francis L. Church Wesley & Janette Cole William C. Coleburn III Levonne Cousins, In Memory of Taylor Cousins Doris Curtis

Mr. Robert W. Daniel, Jr. Franklin & Gayle Darnell Arthur & Susan Fife Davis Lucy B. DelCardayre Ms. Manette Dayton Bob & Michelle Diehl Mr. & Mrs. Warren C. Dieterich Louis & Theresia DiPasqua M. T. Diterich Robert & Donna Douglas Ms. Jo Anne Wade Draucker Suzanne & Thomas Drumm Gloria Jean Reid Dudley Robert and Barbara Duling Mr. & Mrs. William F. Dunbar III Mary Kathryne & Larry Eck, In Honor of Roy E. Burgess II John & Doris Elliott Ms. Marian Ensmann Billie Faison Ms. Carolyn Fetrow Nancy & Jerry Finch Marydel C. Flint Alice & George Flowers Jim & Lori Foley Tony & Erin Foley Dr. & Mrs. Joseph V. Formica Mr. & Mrs. H. Waldo Forster Mr. Frank Fuller Mr. & Mrs. Wilson Garnett Mr. John Garrett, Jr. Bill & Mary Garrison John & Lynne Goodman J. Carroll Graham, In Memory of Mary Graham Ms. Kathryn Grantham Mrs. Mary Hazard Griffith Barbara Guvernator Mrs. Constance H. Haddock-Albertia, In Honor of Robert Albertia, Jr. Frank & Oriana Hargrove Mr. & Mrs. Frazier C. Hilder, In Honor of Steve and Jamme Coy Thomas & Elizabeth Holland William W. Holman Elizabeth & Gary Hopper Mr. Ronald L. Howard The Estate of Mildred Earle Huffman Ms. Suzette Hutchens Anne-Marie Irani Col. & Mrs. Leo D. Johns Ms. JoAnn Johnson Jacqueline Goldberg Jones, In Honor of Bruce Miller, Phil Whiteway and Roy Burgess II; and In Memory of Bill Dance Tom & Mercer Jones & Katie & Waverly King, In Memory of Kate Kilgore Bruce M. Justice James & Hilda Kelly Buddy & Dorothy Klotz June J. Knight Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Knox Ms. Amy M. Krumbein Joan K. Lafon & Marcia Gregory Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Large Dr. & Mrs. Walter Lawrence, Jr. Mark & Sara Levi Ursula & James Levy Mr. Lester Lewis Dr. & Mrs. Steven A. Linas Katharine W. Long

Michael & Nancy Lott Ms. Betty W. Loving Mr. & Mrs. Donald Lynch Ralph & Allison MacMillan Anne & Upton Martin Eleanor Martin Tom & Carmela McGranahan Mrs. Helen McIver Walter & Brenda Meier Nancy & Edward Meyer Diana Michalowski Jo & Jack Mitchell Aubrey Mitten Mr. & Mrs. Carlton P. Moffatt, Jr. Mr. Andrew T. Moore Jr. Jane & Jimmy Morris Sandi & Jay Nogi June Northup Dr. Julie Nunley, In Honor of Tom & Carmela McGranahan Linda & Terry Oggel Ms. Pat Pace Ms. Lila W. Palmer B.A. Parker Beth Parker Kathleen Patenaude Mrs. Margaret Pence Anne Watkins Peters Carol & Morrie Piersol Mr. & Mrs. M. R. Piland Michael Pintz Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dean Pope George M. Richards Ms. Louise Richards David W. Richardson Michael J. Richeson Edward & Alice Rivas G. Randolph & Barbara Robertson Mary Jane Sale Ms. Alice Schreiner Jeffrey & Angela Schwartz Larry & Anne Mare Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. Robert Seiler Don & Pat Seitz Mr. Wendell Seldon Fred & Rose Shaia Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Margaret Shaia, Jr. Mary Ann Sheehan Ms. Marcia L. Shipley Ms. Helen Shires Irwin & Renee Shishko Lynne Shockley, In Memory of Lloyd Shockley Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Shumate Essie C. Simms, In Memory of Bev Bates Martha V. Singdahlsen Janice J. & Ralph Skinner, In Memory of Chuck Schroll, Muriel McAuley & Pete Kilgore Lee & Amanda Sloppy Cinda & Brent Smith Rodney W. & Phyllis F. Smith Tom & Ann Smith Mr. & Mrs. Jack Spain John & Maria Sperry Mr. Hodges L. Stone Dr. Carolyn Strand Norman Mr. & Mrs. T. Griffin Surowka Ms. Carla Tabor Mr. & Mrs. Charles Terry George & Carol Todd Michael & Jolene Toscano

Sherry & Kenny Trainum Mr. & Mrs. Allan Trosclair David & Charlene Vallandingham Mr. & Mrs. William L. Van Arnam Ron & Elizabeth Vranas Mr. & Mrs. Hoyle S. Walters Deborah Waters & Allen Coffey, In Memory of Tom Holloway George & Carolyn Watkins Ritchie & Sue Watson Ellis & Phyllis West Miss Helen O. Whaley Benjamin & Jacquelyn White Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Whitt Sandra & Roger Wiley Michael & Mary Wiblin Ann L. Williams Mr. Thomas Winternitz, In Memory of Connie Barr-Winternitz Berry F. Wright, Jr. Bill & Bina Wyllie Don & Judy Yeargan Max & Patricia Young BARKSDALE PLAYERS ($30 to $99) Anonymous (2) Darlene & Carl Ackerman R. J. Adamo The Alami Family Mr. & Mrs. William B. Armstrong Tim & Susan Atwood Chet, Denise & Derek Bagnall Lynne Baldacci Dawn Marie Barber Dr. & Mrs. Francis E. Barrett Mr. Melvin Beaumont Ms. Carolyn Belgrad Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Bell, Jr. Maynard & Fran Belongia Rosanna Bencoach Nanette A. Benenson Blanche & Jay Bisen Helen S. M. Blackwood Lorraine Blair Jennifer & Bill Blandford Mr. & Mrs. H. H. Bode Charles & Betty Borton Don & Nancy Boyer Stephen & Dixie Brachlow Mary Jo & Neil Brown Jim & Mildred Bruce Ms. Alice Buchanan Greg & Marcia Cameron Mrs. Odette D. Cauthorne Alan & Mollie Ben & Peggy Chappell William & Marjorie Clarke Mr. William E. Clarke Emily J. Cole Ms. Nancy C. Coleman Frona & Alan Colker Robert & Helen Comet Tracy K. Coogle Mrs. Barbara Cooper Capt. & Mrs. R. P. Cordray Sam & Dodie Corpening Beth & John Couch Mrs. William R. Crews, Jr. Blair B. Curdts, In Honor of Suzanne Pollard and Scott Wichmann

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Myra & Leif Daleng Robert & Darlene DeAngelo Kathryn Dipasqua Ruth Doumlele Terry Dozier Janet & Clarence Dunn Jean W. Dunn John & Lee Draper Ms. Nancy Eberle Rev. & Mrs. William F. Egelhoff Dr. John R. Elsea Rodney Elser Jake & Sharon Eshler Virginia (Nikki) Fairman Bea & Jack Fine Jim & Pat Fishback James & Loretta Foley William & Gail Forloine Lisa C. Fusco Carrie Galeski, In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. Ted Linhart Sherwin Gaphery Mrs. Donna Gebhardt Roy & Betty Gephart Mr. James Goetzinger Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Graner Selma O. Graves Barbara A. Green Mrs. Suzanne E. Green Mr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Grubbs Katherine & Shepard Harder Mr. Lee Harris Ms. Onell Haseltine, In Memory of Lloyd Shockley Larry & Carolyn Hellman Rose & Sheldon Herold John & Vandivere Hodges Rachel & Daniel Hood Graham & Moira Horne Mr. & Mrs. Harold Horowitz Charles & Florence Hunt Kay Hunter Ronne Jacobs Ms. Logan Johns Dr. Verda Little & Ken Jones Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Arthur Kalata Jeff & Denise Goodman Keil Cathy Keller Martha Kelly Mr. George T. King III Barbara Kincaid Beatrice Klein Sidney & Beverly Koerin Donn & Carol Lancaster Edward Landry J.J. Langnau Robert & Fern Lane Judy Lankford Don Lee & Toni Cleveland Reggie Levet Mark & Sara Levi JoAnn Lindstrom-Clark Mr. David Long Jerome & Laurel B. Lonnes Mrs. Joan Losen Julie M. Loving Patricia Low Ms. Margrette Lunsford Ms. Vivan J. Lyle Ms. Deborah Lynch Daniel & Helen Lysy Dominic & Christine Madigan

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Marian G. Mahon Walter & Bessie Manz Howard & Patricia Marks Marcia Marsh Jackie H. Mason William O. McCleney Marlene McGrath John & Jacqueline McGrath Barbara H. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Robert Miller Dr. & Mrs. R. Brian Mitchell Adolph Moller Willie B. Morgan Shirley L. Morris William Motley, Jr. Allan & Mimi Mullian John & Roberta Neblett David & Rebecca Necessary Sandy & Gerry Noell Staige Nolley Mr. & Mrs. David North Steve & Wendy Northup Mrs. Reid S. Nottingham Ms. Marcia November Richard & Ellen November Judy Ohde Vilma & Jerry Osmalov John W. & Barbara Outland Mr. & Mrs. Steven C. Owen Stuart & Carolyn Painter Elizabeth H. Parker Marian E. Parker Mr. & Mrs. C. Peter Parrish H. Drew & Gay Perkins Joanne Peters Thelma R. Petrilak Mr. & Mrs. Hunter Pettus, Jr. Camilla C. Price Mrs. Nancie C. Price James & Rosemary Prosser Peggy & Anthony Puglisi Frances B. Raphael Ron & Nancy Rechenbach David Redinbaugh & Lynne Hartman Mrs. J. Waddell Rison John E. Roane Barbara & Donald Robertson Hugh & Pat Rooney John & Marcia Roop Gilbert & Fannie Rosenthal Donna Rothermel Sarah & Milton Rubin John & Liz Rupp Martha Sanders Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sanders, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Sanders II Nancy & Jim Schloemer Mr. Carl Schluter Robert & Janet Schmitz Robert & Cynthia Seal Jim & Olive Skeens George & Ann Sledge Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Smith Bill & Jane Smith Schuyler Sneed Micahel & Betty Anne Soffin Wendy & Elliot Spanier James & Helen Spool Dr. & Mrs. I.N. Sporn Mrs. Elizabeth Stallings

Ms. Elizabeth Steele Forman James & Marie Stewart Ms. Patricia Stewart Lucy Stockdell Donald & Hazel Streb David & Stacy Struminger Annie Sweeney Ms. Ione W. Thoma Mrs. Harry A. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Thompson Vivian D. Thomas & Werner Henss Ms. Verlee B. Thomson June VanThoen Peter Coleman Toms Mrs. Gloria Wallace Ms. Shirley Waple Billy & Joyce Warf Jean & Tom Washburn Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Wells Mr. Robert Wendt R. K. West Christine White Al & Carolyn Whitley Suzanne & Charles Wiltshire Ms. Linda Wilkinson Mr. & Mrs. Harold J. Williams, Jr. Judith Willis Russell & Halma Wilson C. Ray Wingrove Elizabeth Wright Tracy & Beth Young W. Max & Patricia Young We would like to thank the numerous corporations, foundations and governmental entities that have generously shared their resources with Barksdale Theatre throughout the year. This list reflects contributions processed during the period beginning June 1, 2008 and ending June 1, 2009. We have made every effort to list institutions’ names correctly. If we have made an error, please accept our sincere apologies and contact us immediately. UNDERWRITERS’ CIRCLE ($25,000 AND ABOVE) The Brink’s Company The Carpenter Foundation Commonwealth of Virginia Dominion Resources The Rosenthal Foundation Virginia Commission for the Arts PRODUCERS’ CIRCLE ($10,000 - $24,999) Altria Group The Arenstein Foundation Arts and Cultural Funding Consortium, as funded by: The City of Richmond The County of Chesterfield The County of Hanover The County of Henrico ArtsFund, and its major investors: Alan Newman Research Altria Group Bank of America BCWH Carter, Ryley, Thomas, Inc. Chesapeake Corporation Foundation City Ice Hirschler Fleischer LLP

Hunton & Williams Kjellstrom & Lee LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. Markel Corporation Media General, Inc. McGuire Woods LLP Owens & Minor Performance Food Group RBC Dain Rauscher S & K Famous Brands SunTrust Bank, Inc. Troutman Sanders LLP Ukrop’s Super Markets & First Market Bank Wachovia Foundation Wachovia Securities WilliamsMullen LLP BB&T The Community Foundation, Serving Richmond and Central Virginia Hometown Realty Services, Inc. The Sara Belle November Fund for the Theatre Arts of The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia Owens & Minor, Inc. The R.E.B. Foundation The Richmond Eye & Ear Fund of The Community Foundation, Serving Richmond and Central Virginia The Supply Room Companies Union Bank & Trust Company Wachovia Foundation

DIRECTORS’ CIRCLE ($5,000 - $9,999) Gregory Kaplan, PLC JetBlue KBS, Inc. The Shubert Foundation SunTrust Bank, Inc. Ukrop’s Supermarkets, Inc./First Market Bank SPONSORS’ CIRCLE ($1,000 - $4,999) Biegler & Associates Ruth Camp Campbell Foundation David R. McGeorge Car Company Dominion Foundation Flippo Lumber Anna & Fleetwood Garner Family Fund of The Community Foundation, Serving Richmond and Central Virginia Hearing Clinics of Virginia Hirschler Fleischer McGeorge Car Company Swedish Match North America, Inc. Williams, Mullen, Clarke & Dobbins WTR Fund of The Community Foundation, Serving Richmond and Central Virginia PATRONS’ CIRCLE (UP TO $999) Bailey Insurance Agency Bank of America Foundation The Complete Picture ExxonMobil Corporation Fife Family Foundation

Hamilton-Beach KPMG Lake of the Woods Ramblers The Pfizer Foundation Richmond Playwrights Forum Kathryn & W. Harry Schwarzschild Fund Southern Restaurant Parts C. Kenneth & Diane Wright Foundation The following corporations match their employees’ or retirees’ individual contributions to Barksdale Theatre and we thank them for their generous support. If your employer has matched your individual gift and you do not see the company’s name on this list, please accept our sincere apologies and contact us immediately. Altria Group, Inc. AON Foundation Bank of America The Brink’s Company CSX Corporation Dominion Resources ExxonMobil Grayco Hamilton-Beach IMO Industries, Inc. Kraft Foods, Inc. Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia The Pfizer Foundation Virginia Credit Union Wyeth

Strategic Cash Reserve Donors We would like to thank the following donors whose gifts established Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV’s Strategic Cash Reserve Fund. All gifts were given in honor of Sara Belle and Neil November, recipients of the 2008 Barksdale Theatre Founders Award. If you would like to contribute to the Strategic Cash Reserve Fund, please contact Emily Cole, Annual Fund Manager at (804) 282-9440 x105. Anonymous Ric & Rhona Arenstein Robin & Gerald Baliles Dr. & Mrs. John Board Ms. Jody Branch Ann & Bob Burrus Ms. Lee Camp Ms. Elisabeth Reed Carter Ms. Ellen Chernack Ms. Patricia Clancy Mr. & Mrs. Richard Conti Minette & Charles Cooper Ms. Isabel Correll Mrs. James B. Dalton, Jr. Ms. Josephine Davis Ms. Janet Dennis Peggy & Tony Dowd Deane & Dan Dubansky Dr. Leo & Beatrice Dunn Ms. Mary Easterly Mr. Edward Felte Katherine Guerrant Fields Phyllis & Paul Galanti

Ms. Carrie Taylor Galeski Don & Betsy Garber Bradley & Meredith Gunter Hon. Frank Hall Drs. Monroe & Jill Harris Ms. Laura Harrison Ms. Shirley Hatcher Ms. Elizabeth Hetherington Hal & Helen Horwitcz Mr. Jay Ipson Julian Jacobs Shelly & Murray Janus Hon. Thomas O. Jones Stewart & Sandy Kasen Alan Kirshner Ms. Jane Joel Knox Barbara & Jack Krueter Ms. Amy Krumbein David & Rita Landin Ms. Jean Lane Frank & Alice Lennon Ms. Frances Lewis Anne & David Long

Ms. Beth Long Ms. Patricia Low Mr. Pete Low Ms. Anne Lower Ms. Golde Lubman Charlotte & Andy McCutcheon Ms. Ruth McDonough Nancy & Ed Meyer Mr. & Mrs. Charles Miller Mr. & Mrs. William T. Miller Abby Moore & Melanie Becker Marian Myers Mrs. Lawrence L. Nachman Sara Belle & Neil November Albert & Jacquelyn Orgain Mr. & Mrs. George Ossman Hunter & Patsy Pettus Ms. Catherine Platkin Ms. Suzanne Pollard Ms. Martha Pritchard Ms. Nancy Purcell Mr. & Mrs. Myron “Bud” Reinhart David Richardson & Frances Holladay

Curry Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Norman Rolfe Joy & Jerry Levine Rosenbaum Louis & Sylvia Rosenbaum Norm & Maureen Rosenbaum Gilbert & Fannie Rosenthal Jeanie Rule & Sherry Burgess Ms. Mary Schroll Ms. Muriel Scoler Dawn & Stuart Siegel Ed & Sarah Smith Ted & Pam Soto Annabelle Taylor Johnnie Lou & Charles Terry Jim & Bobbie Ukrop Frances Valentine Mr. & Mrs. James Watkinson Marilyn & Jay Weinberg Allison Weinstein & Ivan Jecklin Carole & Marcus Weinstein Robert & Marybell Wheaton Steve & Amy Williams Mrs. Gaile Zfass

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