FROM THE DEPARTMENT HEADAND MANAGING DIRECTOR

you during our myriad of functions here at the Center for the Arts. Please know that we appreciate your patronage, and if you have ideas about our offerings, please feel free to contact me. Our students, faculty and staff revel in the opportunity to bring you quality productions, and we hope to see you here again and again.

I also want to extend my appreciation to all of you who participated in our various fundraisers this season. Whether you enjoyed the racy Rocky Horror Picture Show, the elegant Thirty Year Anniversary Gala, the poi-gnant Purple Breasts, or the rollicking Broadway Today, your presence at such events provides funding to elevate the educational opportunities for our students and increases our ability to bring you the highest quality productions – and provides you with more chances for fun and illuminat-ing experiences in the theatre.

Now it’s time to purchase your season tickets for next year! Brochures are available at the box office, and we have an exciting season planned, ranging from slapstick comedy to a brand new play chosen just for you, our honored audience members. Please note that summer is only a bit quieter here at the Center for the Arts, as there will be a beginning acting class offered – no experience required!; a more intensive actor/teacher program, and some special performances. If you haven’t yet joined our email list, please do, so that we may keep you informed of all the activity we are creating to share with you. Sign-up sheets are available in our lobby. Enjoy the show! -- Wil Kilroy

Spring has sprung here in Las Cruces, and what better way to celebrate than with an energetic, fun-filled production saluting early American musi-cal theatre. Welcome to The Drowsy Chaperone, winner of five Tony Awards, ready to entertain you with characters ranging from an oil tycoon, to gangsters, to a ‘humble’ Broadway star. We hope you will exit the theatre with an extra lightness in your step and a hum on your lips.

It’s amazing how quickly my first year at NMSU isflying by, and I have so enjoyed meeting many of

American Southwest Theatre Company

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DIRECTOR MICHAEL WISE MUSIC DIRECTOR MEGAN MCQUEENCHOREOGRAPHER LAURA MAE DILLE SCENIC & LIGHTING DESIGNER JIM BILLINGSCOSTUME DESIGNER MEGAN THOMPSONSOUND DESIGNER MATT REYNOLDSPROPS DESIGNER DAVID HEREFORDSTAGE MANAGER KIA ASHLEY

The play runs approximately 90 minutes, and will be performed without an intermission.

Original Broadway production of The Drowsy Chaperone produced by Kevin McCollum, Roy Miller, Bob Boyett, Stephanie McClelland, Barbara Freitag and Jill Furman.

CAST

ASTC at NMSU Theatre Arts invites you to our 2015 - 2016 Opening Night Celebrations, every opening night this season,

sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences.

Audiences are reminded to please silence all electronic devices (cell phones and alarms) prior to the performance.

If you use your cell phone during the performance, you may be asked to leave. Thank you for your consideration.

IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE

Brandon Brown MAN IN CHAIRRobby Sciortino UNDERLING Veronica Bissell MRS. TOTTENDALE Asiah Thomas-Mandlman ENSEMBLEAlex Wheeler ENSEMBLELaura Mae Dille ENSEMBLEAustin Edward Parrish ROBERT MARTINPatrick Leaton GEORGE Mario Ragazzone MR. FELDZIEG Torrie Hughes KITTY Cameron Lang GANGSTER #1 Calvin Chervinko GANGSTER #2 Joey Rodriguez ALDOLPHO Caitlin Artrip JANET VAN DE GRAAFFAylin White THE DROWSY CHAPERONEMarybeth Torres TRIX

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also

supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIshows.com

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

MUSICAL NUMBERS

THE BAND:Ginny May, Piano and Rehearsal Accompanist

Danielle Turner, KeyboardAdriel Hernandez, Bass

Derrick Lee, DrumsAngelica Armagnac, Percussion

Overture – Orchestra

Fancy Dress – Company

Cold Feets – Robert, George

Show Off – Janet, Company

As We Stumble Along – Drowsy Chaperone

I Am Aldolpho – Drowsy Chaperone, Aldolpho

Accident Waiting To Happen – Robert, Janet

Toledo Surprise – Gangsters, Feldzieg, Kitty, Mrs. Tottendale, and Company

Message From A Nightingale – Kitty, Gangsters, Aldolpho, Drowsy Chaperone

Bride's Lament – Janet, Company

Love Is Always Lovely – Mrs. Tottendale, Underling

I Do, I Do In The Sky – Trix, Company

Finale Ultimo – Company

CAST BIOGRAPHIESCaitlin Artrip (Janet Van De Graaff) Caitlin is a sophomore, finishing up her fourth se-mester at NMSU. Her previous roles include Beth in Purple Breasts: One Woman’s Journey through Breast Cancer, Mother/Mrs. Who/Aunt Beast in A Wrinkle in Time, and Helena Landless in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Caitlin would like to thank her family for the con-tinued support and unconditional love.

Veronica Bissell (Mrs. Tottendale) Veronica is a graduating senior majoring in Theatre Arts and Business. Her previous acting experience includes Zoe in Purple Breasts: One Woman’s Journey through Breast Cancer, Mrs. Whatsit/Man with the Red Eyes/Ensemble in A Wrinkle in Time, Jane in West Highland Way, Miss Gwendolyn Pinn/Ensemble in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Renata in Nine, and Clovia/Rose in A Christmas Carol, to name a few.

Brandon Brown (Man In Chair) Brandon has been active in local theatre for many years. He has appeared as Frank in David Ives’ School For Lies at the Las Cruces Community Theatre, Martine in Fool For Love, The Elf in Santaland Diaries, Guildenstern in Rosen-crantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Snoopy in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, as well as directing August: Osage County and Fuddy Meers for lo-fi productions.

Calvin Chervinko (Gangster #2) Calvin is a freshman Theatre Major at NMSU. This is his first musical on the ASTC stage. Past experiences include Man with Red Eyes/Ensemble in A Wrinkle In Time, Performances in the 30-Year Gala, and some numbers in this year’s Broadway Today. Calvin would like to thank his family, friends, and girlfriend for all their support.

Laura Mae Dille (Ensemble/Choreographer) Laura Mae is in her senior year at NMSU, majoring in individualized studies with emphasis in dance and theater. Having performed for three years with the NMSU dance department companies, including Contemporary Dance Theater and Sol Y Area Flamenco company, this is her first ASTC show. She has performed in small chorus/dance roles in Las Cruces Symphony’s musicals, Carousel and Annie Get Your Gun, and Scaffolding Theatre Company’s Chicago. Along with getting to perform in The Drowsy Chaperone, she also has been given the opportunity to choreograph as well.

Torrie Hughes (Kitty) Torrie is in her sophomore year here at NMSU as a double major in Theatre Arts and Communication. Some of her past roles include Susan in Purple Breasts: One Woman’s Journey through Breast Cancer, Maria in the Creative Student Theatre Com-pany’s production of S.P.A.R., and Marvelyn in CSTC’s performance of Almost, Maine. She is so incredibly excited to be part of this talented cast! She would like to thank her family, friends, and boyfriend for being a constant source of love and support.

Cameron Lang (Gangster #1) Cameron is a senior majoring in Theatre Arts with a concen-tration in Musical Theatre. Some of his previous roles include Shrek in Shrek, the Musical, David in Company, Nick Cricker/Durdles in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Chad in Almost, Maine, Old Joe/Ensemble in A Christmas Carol, Reg in The Full Monty, Torasso in Passion, Aggie in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Beadle Bamford in Sweeney Todd.

Shawn Dudley Reeves, NMSU Music Department, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, and Centennial High School

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Patrick Leaton (George) Patrick is a junior at NMSU and he is studying Information En-gineering Technology. His previous roles include Fred in a A Christmas Carol, Huey Jack-son in Back to the 80s, Jacey Squires in The Music Man, and Devin Pham in High School Musical. He auditioned for this semester’s productions due to his passion for the stage. His fellow cast members and directors constantly inspire him to always push himself to be a better performer.

Austin Edward Parrish (Robert Martin) Austin is a senior Theatre Arts major at NMSU. His previous roles include Father in A Wrinkle in Time, Antonio in Twelfth Night, Bazzard in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Oronte in The Misanthrope, James Trotter in James and the Giant Peach, Wally Webb in Our Town, Rocky Horror in The Rocky Horror Show, Ellard Simms in The Foreigner, The Clown in Co-Ed Prison Sluts, Keno in The Full Monty, and Ronnie Shaughnessy in The House of Blue Leaves. He is a two-time KCACTF Irene Ryan nominee, and was a 2016 KCACTF Region VI Irene Ryan Finalist.

Mario Ragazzone (Mr. Feldzieg) Mario is a senior at NMSU majoring in Theatre Arts. His previous roles include James Throttle/Stage Manager in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Carl in the stage reading of For the Falls, Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night, Peter in Company, Lt. Barri in Passion, and Anthony Hope in Sweeney Todd. He would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew for making The Drowsy Chaperone the most enjoyable process he’s experi-enced working on a show.

Joey Rodriguez (Aldolpho) Joey is a senior at NMSU, majoring in Individualized Studies. His previous acting experience includes Various Male roles in In the Time of the Butterflies, Captain Walton in Frankenstein, Neville Landless/Victor Grinstead in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Solicitor #1/Fishmonger in A Christmas Carol, Harold Hill in The Music Man, Anthony in Sweeney Todd, Ensemble in Les Miserables, and Troubador in Twelfth Night. Joey has also been awarded “Best Original Music Composition” for Twelfth Night from KCACTF.

Robby Sciortino (Underling) Robby is a junior Theatre Arts major focusing on acting and directing. In his three years with ASTC he has performed as Aunt Sponge in James and the Giant Peach, Clitandre in The Misanthrope, Deputy in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Mal-volio in Twelfth Night, and now Underling. Other recent credits include Billy Flynn in Scaf-folding Theatre Company’s production of Chicago. Robby has also recently co-directed 30 Minutes from 30 Years for the ASTC 30th Gala, and assistant directed The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds.

Asiah Thomas-Mandlman (Ensemble) Asiah (pronounced like the continent: Asia) is a double major in Fine Arts and Musical Theater, and because she chose these two majors she will be in college forever; luckily, Asiah likes school. She has enjoyed and participated in performances since she was a child, however, The Drowsy Chaperone is her first NMSU theater production. She is very excited to be a part of a such a brilliant and talented cast!

Marybeth Torres (Trix) Marybeth is a senior at NMSU majoring in Elementary Education, specializing in math and bilingual studies. She has only played one other role, Mama Mor-ton from Chicago.

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Aylin White (The Drowsy Chaperone) Aylin is a senior at NMSU studying Theatre Arts. Her previous roles include Justine in Frankenstein, April in Company, Mistress in Passion, Gabrielle in When the Rain Stops Falling, and Claudia in Nine. She’s excited to be graduat-ing from this wonderful department and hopes you enjoy the show!

Alex Wheeler (Ensemble) Alex is a senior Theatre Arts major. She is very excited to be a part of this production. Some previous shows include playing Elizabeth in Frankenstein and Vivian Rigsby/Ensemble in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Many thanks and love always to her mom and fiancee.

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Kia Ashley (Stage Manager) Kia is a senior, and will be receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology this May. Previous credits include Stage Manager for Frankenstein (2015, NMSU), Stage Manager for Other Desert Cities (2015, NMSU), and Assistant Stage Manager for The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2014, NMSU). She would like to thank her Honeybee for all of his love and support, and the entire theatre department for such a wonderful three years. It has all gone by too quickly.

Laura Mae Dille (Choreographer) Laura Mae, in addition to performing in her first ASTC show, is also making her maiden voyage in choreographing for a musical! Thankfully this is not her first time choreographing ever. In February, a solo she created was chosen to be performed in NMSU dance department’s show, Imprints in Tandem. Also in February 2016, she created movement for My Junk from Spring Awakening that was performed in Broadway Today. Dille also works at Oñate High School, where she is the Head Coach of the Dance team and Choreographer for the Choir department. During the summer she also choreographs for Silver High School’s Color Guard. She is so grateful for the opportunity that has been given to her to work with such a wonderful cast and production team!

Megan Thompson (Costume Designer) Megan is a fourth year theatre major with a focus in costume design. The Drowsy Chaperone is her third production at NMSU after working on A Wrinkle in Time and Other Desert Cities. Other projects include the short films For Future Reference, Buffalo, and Wolff’s Law and stage plays such as Closer and The Bomb-itty of Errors. Megan also directs and produces shows for her burlesque troupe, The Strangeluvs Burlesque & Variety. She would like to thank Deb Brunson, Genni McMahon and Michael Wise, for this amazing opportunity and for letting her make this the sparkliest and most colorful show it could have been; Zac, for being the most wonderful and support-ive partner anyone could hope to have; and, as always, her parents for supporting her in all of her endeavors—there are no words that can encompass her gratitude.

STUDENT PRODUCTION BIOGRAPHIES

ASTC at NMSU 2016 - 2017

THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERSby Carlo Goldoni

Sept. 23 - Oct. 2, 2016

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Book & Lyrics by Tom Smith Music by Roger Butterley,

Nov. 18 - Dec. 4, 2016

TRUTH/DAREBY Tori Keenan-Zelt

Feb. 24 - March 5, 2017

URINETOWNMusic & Lyrics by Mark Hollmann

Book & Lyrics by Greg KotisApril 28 - May 7, 2017

Tickets: 646-4515 or www.nmsutheatre.com

DIRECTOR’S NOTES

I teach a Theatre Appreciation class and I have every semester for forty-seven semesters. I always like to ask my students “Why do you think people make the-atre? And why go to theatre in the first place?” I ask them because I am genuinely curious about their responses. And I’ve gotten a variety of different answers over the years. Some that sound worldly and significant, even a little bit self-important sometimes (“Oh, I go to be enlightened about my world or a culture that I don’t know anything about”), some responses are personal (“I go because sometimes the story or the characters bring up difficulties I’m having in my own life and it helps me deal with my own issues.”) I like that one because often theatre demonstrates to us the strength and resolve that we need to move forward in our lives. Some answers are as simple as “I go because my friends are going … it’s a social thing.” I like that one too. Theatre can remind us that in this over- technological age there is still a human being at the core of every digital transaction. Sometimes it is sim-ple economics (“this performance was free.”) But I have found that the most fre-quent answer (after “I’m required for the class”) is “I just wanted to be entertained.”

I have always had trouble putting much stock in that one. It’s pretty far down on my own list and it never seemed quite a good enough reason. Entertainment? It just never seemed important enough.

But the longer I work in theatre the more I have come to see how valuable a rea-son that one can be, how important it is and how much work is involved in making something as hard as musical theatre look effortless. Perhaps it is one of the best reasons.

This musical isn’t Shakespeare or Chekhov or Sophocles. The plot is very simple and familiar (boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl.) The characters are far from complex, in fact they are all very recognizable types that you’ll find in almost any television sit-com written in the past 25 years. And it isn’t about any monu-mental issue with a message that will be life changing. So, what does it have to offer? Well, it has some wonderful tunes, and some snappy dances, some pretty bad puns and a lot of foolish action … and maybe that is enough. Enough to take your mind off (at least for 90 minutes) any current trouble in the world that might be weighing on you when you entered this building today. Those troubles will still be there when the play is over. For now, leave them behind. And JUST enjoy. -- Michael Wise

After seeing a production of Cole Porter’s Anything Goes in London’s West End, Lady Antonia Fraser (novelist and biographer of Marie

Antoinette) remarked, “You can have Ibsen, Strindberg, Miller, Beckett, even Pinter - just give me Cole Porter.” “I agree” responded

her husband and Nobel Prize winning playwright and poet Harold Pinter.

PRODUCTION STAFFTechnical Director David L. HerefordProduction Coordinator Mike WiseTheater Manager Matt Reynolds Scene Shop Foreman James JaworskiCostume Shop Manager Guenevere McMahonMakeup & Hair Design Guenevere McMahonWardrobe Supervisor Madison MillerMaster Electrician Matt Reynolds Assistant Master Electricians Ashley Barrera, Shay Harris, Drew Kelley, Brandon McCormickLighting Electricans THTR 347 studentsLight Board Operator Daniella Castorena Follow Spot Operators Morgan Kyle, Melis WhiteSound Board Operator Paden JamesStage Crew Drew Kelley, Cheyenne Kimmick, Victor Provencio, Maggie Jane Simpson, Tara YanceySet Construction Richard Mata Jr., Juan Tovar and THTR 141L & THTR 346 studentsCostume Crew Pari Cox, Daniel De La Rosa, Cam- eron Lang, Karina Ortega, Mozart Pierson, Emily Romero, Aylin WhiteCostume Construction Xavier Gonzalez, Sierra Landrum, Juneice Robinson, Emily Romero, Maggie Jane Simpson, Ashley Var- gas, and THTR 142L & 345 Students House Manager Aidan ViscarraHouse Crew Tyler Berndt, Scott Cole, Anna Marsh, Ashley VargasPhotographer Michael Wise

Claudia Billings holds a B.S. in Theatre and Dance from the University of Wyoming and an M.A. in English Literature from NMSU. She currently teaches Introduction to Theatre and Acting. She also acts and directs for ASTC at NMSU.

Jim Billings received an M.F.A. in Scenic Design from the California Institute of the Arts. He has worked as a freelance designer around the country, and came to NMSU in 1985. Design credits include design for dance, theatre, opera, industrials and museums. Jim was awarded the Ralph B Crouch Award for “Outstanding contributions to the life of the NMSU community.”

Deborah Brunson received a B.F.A. in Costume Design from The University of Alabama in 1977, and an M.F.A. in Costume Design from the University of Texas at Austin in 1980. She has been Resident Costume Designer at NMSU since 1988. She designs and fabri-cates for a variety of artistic areas.

Josh Chenard teaches Acting and Vocal Production at NMSU. An Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework® as well as a certified instructor of the Michael Chekhov Tech-nique, Josh teaches workshops and Master Classes all over the country including in Boston, New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Baltimore. As a director, Josh has a variety of educational and professional credits including the Virginia Premiere of Lord of the Flies for Henley Street Theatre Company, Suddenly Last Summer as part of the Tennessee Williams Centennial Celebration for Richmond Triangle Players, the Chicago Premiere of Peter Pan: The Boy Who Hated Mothers for Stage B Theatre Company at the Athenaeum Theatre, and NMSU’s recent production of Paul Zindel’s The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds. Josh is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreogra-phers Society, the Voice and Speech Trainers Association, the Lincoln Center Directors Lab, and is the New Mexico State Chair for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

David L. Hereford received his B.F.A. in Theatre from UNM in 1978. He spent five sum-mers at the Santa Fe Opera and a summer in the props shop at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon, as well as being the Props Master at the Manitoba Theatre Centre in Winnipeg, and a scenic carpenter at the Denver Center Theatre Company.

James Jaworski comes from Buffalo, NY. Jim is a regionally-recognized artist and bowl maker and spends his “free time” making bowls and finding lumber.

Wil Kilroy joins NMSU from Maine where he was Chair and Professor of Theatre at the University of Southern Maine. At USM he directed dozens of plays and musicals includ-ing A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Laramie Project which were invited to Kennedy Center regional festivals. Wil has worked nationally as an actor, with roles ranging from Steve in Becky’s New Car to Laertes in Hamlet, and on TV productions such as All My Children and Babylon Five, and is an annual alumni guest artist with The State Ballet of Rhode Island. As the co-founder of the National Michael Chekhov Association, Wil has taught nationally and internationally. Wil was awarded the Kennedy Center bronze medal-lion for achievement in Theatre Education in 2014.

RESIDENT COMPANY BIOGRAPHIES

Larissa Lury is a director, actor, acrobat, and teacher. At NMSU, in addition to teach-ing and directing, she heads the American Southwest Children’s Theatre Company. She directs and workshops plays in NYC and regionally, focusing primarily on the development of new plays, two of which were nominated for (and one of which won) Best Play from the San Diego Critics Circle following the productions she directed. She was recently selected to be one of the inaugural recipients of the National Directors Fellowship. She was a Resident Director at Ensemble Studio Theatre from 2008-09, is a member of the Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab, and an Affiliated Artist with New Georges. MFA, UC San Diego. BS, Northwestern University.

Guenevere McMahon has worked as an independent artist and craftsperson in the areas of fine art, art-to-wear garments for galleries and private clients, and designed and pro-duced her own line of handbags. She holds a B.A. in Government and a Master of Public Administration, both from NMSU.

Megan McQueen is a proud graduate of NMSU, earning a Bachelor of Music degree with a minor in theater and a Master of Arts in Education. During her undergraduate studies, she began professional work for various theater companies and arts organizations as an actress, producer, director, stage manager, and arts administrator in New Mexico, Texas, and Pennsylvania. After graduating, she continued this work, largely in Massachusetts. Megan has been teaching music and theater in Las Cruces since 2004, notably at Alma d’arte Charter High School and Centennial High School.

Matt Reynolds designs lighting and sound for theatres around the country. In addition to his alma maters, Indiana University (B.A. ’08) and Michigan State University (M.F.A. ’12), his work has been enjoyed at Phoenix Theatre, Cardinal Theatre, and Brown County Playhouse, among others. He has taught theatrical practices for Indiana University, Michi-gan State University, Michigan Educational Theatre Association, Lansing Media Theatre Project, and Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Outside of teaching and design, Matt dedicates his time to his loving wife of fourteen years, Mollie, his 7-year-old daughter, Lucy, and to his two-year-old son, Hugo Craig Reynolds.

Tom Smith received his B.A. from Whitman College and his M.F.A. from University of Mis-souri-Kansas City. He is the author of numerous plays produced nationally and internation-ally, and has directed plays from New York to Walla Walla, Washington. He is a member of the Dramatist’s Guild. In 2016, he was awarded an NMSU Regents Professorship, the highest honor given to faculty.

William Storm teaches theatre history, dramatic literature, and theory. He is the author of After Dionysus: A Theory of the Tragic, Irony and the Modern Theatre, and Drama-turgy and Dramatic Character, along with plays and essays in literary criticism and drama theory. He is co-director and dramaturg for the High Desert Play Development Workshop and was literary manager of the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.

Michael Wise received his B.A. from UC Santa Barbara, and has been working profes-sionally in theatre for the past 40 years. He has worked for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Bathhouse Theatre Company, A Contemporary Theatre, The Seattle Group Theatre, Intiman, The Empty Space Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Mt. Hood Repertory Theater, The Player’s Guild in Canton,Ohio, New City Theater, Seattle Child-rens Theatre, lo-fi productions, and The Las Cruces Community Theater.

RESIDENT COMPANY BIOGRAPHIES

Ovation ($999 - $500)Dean Christa SlatonFirst National Rio Grande BankFirst National Corporate-Finance

SPONSORS and DONORSGUILDSCenter Stage SocietyPhilip BensonChuck and Sally BisbeeWilliam and Julia BroganJames Gerwels and Tiffini ReimannJanet and Mellow Honek of Sunspot Solar EnergyWilliam and Deborah Storm Denise Welsh and Robert PirtleDaugherty Chiropractic

Marquee ClubCurtis Blais Michael CookDr. Jennifer HodgesRichard and Carmen HoekstraTimothy and Diana LawtonGeorge and Kaye MillerNorman ToddRichard Radick and Margaret SuzukidaBarbara and Irwin RossJim and Brenda Shannon

SPONSORS AND DONORS

Leading Players ($249 - 1)In Memory of Robert C. AndrewIn Memory of Patricia L. AndrewNancy BakerEdward JonesPay and Save, Inc.In Memory of Ronald K. SmithTom Smith and Kevin AndrewA Striking Image Fred and Caroline ThompsonWhite Sands Federal Credit UnionWild Birds Unlimited

Impresario ($3,500+)

Director’s Circle ($3,499 - $2,000)

Show Stoppers ($1,999 - $1,000)

Spotlight ($499 - $250)Mike CookBatteries and BulbsPic Quick Stores Inc. Tres Manos Weaving C.C.William and Deborah StormWhite Sands Federal Credit Union

ASTC GALA SILENT AUCTION DONORSBetter Life Natural Pet FoodsWanda Bowman-Ashley Home Furniture Store Karen Currier-Avon representative Vanessa Garcia--Maxim Hair StudioJames GerwelsHeart of the Desert Wil KilroyLas Colcheras Quilt GuildMassage Training InstituteNMSU Athletics DepartmentNMSU Floral TeamIrene Oliver-LewisSusie Ouderick-Red Sky FarmsBarb Ross Rustic OliveRoanna St. ClairSt. Clair WineryDeborah StormSuper CutsDenise Welsh and Robert PirtleCarolyn Williams

ASTC GALA DONORSAnonymousChuck and Sally BisbeeBill and Julia BroganMike CookFarmers Insurance Agents of Las CrucesJames GerwelsWil KilroyCaryl KotulakLas Cruces BulletinHeather PollardTiffini ReimannBarb and Irv RossSt. Clair WineryDeborah StormWilliam StormDenise Welsh and Robert PirtleCarolyn Williams

In Kind DonationsHafid AbdelmoulaVeronica BissellDominic Brown Natalie CannonJoaquin ChavanaRobert DuganNicholas Duron Whitney GuaderramaBethany Hays Nichole Holguin

In Kind DonationsJoshua Horton Austin ParrishBradley OteroJoseph RodriquezRobert SciortinoTom SmithStephanie Vasquez FonsecaJesse Walden Alex Wheeler

BROADWAY TODAY SPONSORSGuy & Judie AurandaEd AylesworthEd & Karen ClarkMike Cook, Bill & Julia Brogan, James Gerwels & Tiffini ReimannRoy & Donna CunniffDixie FelipeDr. Robert HarrisonCaryl KotulakJanet McQueenBarb Ross, Denise Welsh & Wil KilroyStudio A440Bob & Mary ShermanAmy Simpson & Glenn LandersChrista SlatonSteve St. JohnWilliam & Deborah Storm

From the ASTC Board President

As we near the end of our 30 Year Anniversary Season, I want to thank all the members of the ASTC Board of Trustees who gave so much of their time and talents to producing our events this year, from The Rocky Horror Picture Show to Broadway Today and including the 30 Year Anniversary Gala and Theatricals. In this final play-

Las Cruces area. Over the last five years, her students have not only made exceptional treats for at least seven ASTC events, they have also demonstrated their professionalism, poise, and graciousness. It is a sign of Roanna's leadership that, when her students are thanked for their as-sistance, they usually respond with their own appreciation for the opportu-nity to participate. “Being part of the ASTC Board has been very reward-ing,” Roanna has said. “Alma d'arte's catering program has been able to work in partnership with ASTC's fundraising efforts, providing themed menus for each of the Divas events, both Broadway Today performances, and the ASTC 30 Year Anniversary Gala and Theatricals. Not only am I able to enrich my high school students’ catering skills, I am able to help raise money for ASTC which helps to expand NMSU theatre students’ educational experience. It's wonderful to see our efforts result in students being able to travel to competitions and guest artists being brought in to work directly with the students.”

bill of the ASTC Anniversary year, we are revisiting a tradition that began with the founding of the American Southwest Theatre Company in the 1984-85 season: the highlighting of a Board member, in this case intro-ducing you to Roanna St. Clair. If you would like to know more about ASTC and our Board of Trustees, please check our website and do feel free to send me a note. We always welcome new members!

-- William Storm, ASTC Board President (wstorm@nmsu.edu)

Roanna St. Clair is Culinary Instructor and Food Ser-vices Director at Alma d'arte Charter High School and has over 30 years of experience in the food industry. Roanna is both a terrific chef and an inspiring educator. Through Alma d'arte, and with her students, she started a catering company and has catered many events in the

Spotlight on ASTC Board Member

ASTC Board of Trustees

Barb Elliot Ross Roanna St. ClairDeborah Storm

Carolyn Williams

President:Dr. William Storm

Vice President: Denise Welsh

Managing Director/Treasurer: Wil Kilroy

Producing Director:Tiffini Reimann

Austin ParrishVeronica Bissell

Bill BroganMike Cook

Secretary: Megan McQueen

James GerwelsDr. Jennifer Hodges

Cameron Lang

Wil Kilroy Professor/Department Head/Managing DirectorClaudia Billings College Associate ProfessorJim Billings Scenic and Lighting DesignerDeborah Brunson Costume DesignerJosh Chenard Assistant ProfessorCumy Gower Fiscal Assistant David Hereford Technical DirectorJim Jaworski Shop ForemanLarissa Lury Assistant Professor Guenevere McMahon Costume DesignerMegan McQueen College Assistant Professor Tiffini Reimann Administrative Assistant/Producing DirectorMatt Reynolds Theater Manager/Sound and Lighting DesignerTom Smith Professor/High Desert Co-DirectorDr. William Storm Professor/High Desert Co-DirectorMichael Wise Production Manager

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Rio GrandeTheatreUnshakable

April 30

Love That MusicMay 8

Caitlin ArtripVeronica BissellParigrynne CoxHeather Hosford

Josh Horton

Torrie HughesCameron LangMadison MillerAustin Parrish

Robby SciortinoPalma Tavenner

Megan ThompsonAshley Vargas

Stephanie Vasquez Fonseca

Alex Wheeler

OTHER LOCAL PRODUCTIONS

THEATRE ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Las CrucesCommunity Theatre

Mercy Seat April 8 - 24

One Act FestivalMay 5 - 8

Thomas A. Erhard Scholarship

Sharon Beth Kallick Memorial Scholarship

Mark and Stephanie Medoff Endowed

Scholarship

Kimberly Ming Theatre Arts Scholarship

Sutherland-McManus Scholarship

Theatre Arts EndowedScholarship

Caroline L. and Frederic C. Thompson Endowed

Scholarship

Eve Yoquelet Scholarship for Theater Arts

No StringsTheatre CompanyThe Explorers Club

May 6 - 22