Special Thanks To! e Columbia Musical ! eatre Society

Columbia Performing Arts LeagueDavid Milch

Joe KleinBen Harris

Andrew WrightAlex Donnely

Solomon Ho" manTessa Slovis

Ti" any BeljakMartha Phelphs

Rudy Scala and the TICRodney MirabalVicky Zabriskie

Lerner TechWallach 2C

! e student performing arts groups that have produced this event are proud ad-vocates for the Arts Initiative of Columbia University. Established by President Bol-linger, this Initiative provides Columbia students, alumni, and faculty with both the opportunity to see art and create art of their own. In recent years, budget cuts and a de- crease in sta" have resulted in the decline of this crucial program. ! e students of Columbia University have formed a coalition to save the arts.

For more details on the Arts Initiative visit: savetheartsinitiative.org.

Co-Sponsors! e Activities Board at Columbia

! e President’s and Provost’s Student Event Fund Columbia College Student Council

Funding made possible through a generous gi# from the Gatsby Charitable Fund

hair

roone arledge auditoriumnovember 15, 16, 18

COLUMBIA MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETYPRESENTS

the american tribal love-rock musical

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hairthe american tribal love-rock musical

Book & LyricsJAMES RADO

GEROME RAGNI

MusicGALT MACDERMOT

FeaturingSARINGI AGATA, PATRICK ALOIA, AHMET ALI ARSLAN, BRIT-TANY BELJAK, RAQUEL CHAVEZ, LIZZIE COCHRAN, TOMMY

DOYLE, JOHN FISHER, DAMARIS GIHA, COLE HICKMAN, MOLLY HELLER, DYLAN JONES, JASON KEMPNER, YEANA LEE, RE-

BEKAH LOWIN, ALESSIO MINEO, KYLE MCCORMICK, DHARI NOEL, JOE O’DONNELL, MARISA ONANIAN, BEN PLATT, LENA RAKIJIAN, JENNY SINGER, ERIKA THOMPSON, ZACH VARGAS-

SULLIVAN, SEAN WALSH

Technical DirectorALEX ANDERSON

Lighting DesignALEXANDER MARK

Sound DesignJESS MALCOM

Stage ManagersMARK KING

CHRISTINA KYRILLOS

Artistic Director/Set DesignJIIN CHOI

ChoreographerOLIVIA PELUSO

Musical Director/ConductorDANNY TEJERA

ProducersADRIAN ALEAALLIE CARIERI

DirectorKATIE CACOURIS

Costume DesignNINA BALAC

REINA IMAGAWANICOLE LEWIS

HAIR is produced by an agreement with, and the music and dialogue material furnished by TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022

CMTS Board 2012

President: Emile BarrazaVice President: Tessa Slovis, Alex Hare (abroad)

Treasure: Chris SilverbergSecretary: Allie Carieri

Members at Large: Gina Borden, Kyra Bloom, Rikki Feuerstein, Molly Forgang, Sam Mickel, Andrew Wright

Like “CMTS” on Facebook for updates and information

Columbia Musical ! eatre Society strives to bring the highest quality performances of musical theatre to the Columbia University community. CMTS is committed to giving students an opportunity to work in any aspect of a production regardless of their majors or schools. Each semester, CMTS produces a number of shows, in which students independently direct, design, act, and serve in all other roles of the production. By utilizing all the talent of the Columbia community, CMTS aims to produce amateur shows on a level

with the surrounding professional scene.

Upcoming PerformancesCandide

November 29, 30 and December 1 at 8pmAustin E. Quigley Black Box ! eatre in Lerner Hall

Congratulationsto

The Cast and Crew!

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Director’s Note HAIR has an important place in the American tradition of free-dom, in particular the freedom of self-expression.

Just as the material is about people who confront issues many might want to ignore, the structure of the show forces its audience to notice detailed parts of a community that might be overlooked in a more complex plot. ! e form is necessary for the function. Rather than pro-viding a neat story-line, the show challenges viewers to grapple with the material that is presented. HAIR might even ask more questions than it answers.

We have striven to make the show feel relevant while preserv-ing its place in cultural history. ! is show exposes people who might not want to conform, individuals who are brave enough to imagine that they might not want to emulate their parents and the presiding culture. It em-braces human beings who yearn to feel, and who, to varying degrees, % nd solace in a community they’ve created for themselves.

Doing this show at Columbia, with actors from freshmen to graduate and General Studies students, has allowed for profound friend-ship and love to be poignant even o" stage. Each person involved in this production has been irreplaceable and unforgettable— it’s hard to let it go because the past few months have been extraordinary.

I hope you enjoy the show as much as we’ve enjoyed the process.

With love,Katie Cacouris

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Cast

In order of appearanceDionneBergerWoofHudClaude SheilaJeanieCrissyMotherFather/M.Meade

Raquel Chavez CC’14Alessio Mineo CC’14

Sean Walsh CC”14Dhari Noel CC’15

Ben Platt CC’16Brittany Beljak BC’16

Jenny Singer BC’14Rebekah Lowin CC’14

Molly Heller JTS/GS’15Tommy Doyle MMC‘15

TribeSaringi Agata CC’16, Patrick Aloia CC’15, Ahmet Ali Arslan SEAS’14, Lizzie Cochran GS’14, John Fisher CC’16, Damaris Giha CC’14, Cole Hickman CC’16, Dylan Jones CC’16, Jason Kempner CC’16, Yeana Lee, CC’15, Kyle McCormick CC’14, Joe O’Donnell CC’16, Marisa Onanian CC’16, Lena Rakijian TC’13, Erika ! ompson CC’15, Zach Vargas-Sullivan CC’14

It’s Time to Celebrate!Cheers, The Beljak Family

Congratulations to the Cast and Crew

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MUSICAL NUMBERSACT I

AquariusDonnaHashishSodomyColored SpadeManchester EnglandI’m Black/Ain’t Got noSheila Franklin/I Believe in LoveAin’t Got No GrassAirKama Stura/Stone AgeI Got LifeInitialsGoing DownHairMy ConvictionEasy To Be HardDon’t Put It DownFrank MillsHare Krishna/Be-InWhere Do I Go?

ACT IIElectric BluesOh Great God of Power/Manchester England RepriseBlack BoysWhite BoysWalking in SpaceMinuet/African DanceYes I’s Finished on Y’Alls FarmlandsFour Score/Abie BabyGive Up All Desires/Hail Mary/Roll CallTree-Five-Zero-ZeroWhat A Piece of Work Is Man/How Dare ! ey TryGood Morning StarshineAquarius Goodnights/Ain’t Got No/Yip Up ! e Sun! e Flesh Failures/Eyes Look Your Last/Let the Sun Shine In

! ere will be a 10-minute intermission

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Creative TeamDirectorProducers

Musical DirectorChoreographerArt Director

Katie Cacouris CC’15Adrian Alea CC’15Allie Carieri CC’15

Danny Tejera CC15Olivia Peluso BC’13

Jiin Choi CC’14

Production TeamTech DirectorStage Managers

Assistant Director Assistant Producer Assistant ChoreographerAssistant Art DirectorAssistant Tech DirectorDramaturg

Alex Anderson SEAS’15Mark King BC’16

Christina Kyrillos BC’16Cristina Angeles BC’16

Jordan Askins BC’16Chloe Durkin CC’15Isabel Nelson BC’16

Camille Zubizarreta CC’16Nick Leiberman CC’16

Design TeamLighting DesignerSound DesignerAssistant Sound DesignerCostume Designers

Wigs & Make-UpMuralistMaster CarpenterProp Mistress

Alexander Mark CC’15Jess Malcom BC’14

Emilio Fajardo CC’16Nina Balac CC’15

Reina Imagawa CC’15Nicole Lewis SEAS’15

Emily Ellis CC’16Anika Havaldar CC’15

Wilson Ho CC’15Camille Zubizarreta CC’16

Publicity TeamPublicity Manager: Tammuz Huberman CC’15

Jordan AskinsRae BinstockJordana Roat

Michael RodriquezJeremy Stern

HAIR BandPiano: ANDREW WRIGHT, Drums: SAHIL ANSARI, Percussion:

DANIEL MERLAU, Guitars: JACOB SUNSHINE, JESS KLEINBART, Bass: TAREQ ABUISSA, Trumpet: SOPHIA DOLAN, SCOTT ARO-

NIN, Baritone Saxophone and Clarinet: SIDDHU ANANDALINGAM, Flute/Piccolo: AVIVA HAMAVID, Euphonium: ALEX DONNELY

Brittany,

We are so proud of you!

Cheers, Mom, Dad, Emily and Lauren

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BiosSaringi Agata (SEAS ‘16): I am madly in love with choco-late and myfamily. Hair has taught me to appreciate the big and small nuisances of each individual and I hope we can share that with you tonight!

Adrian Alea (CC’15): major-ing in ! eatre Arts with a special concentration in Busi-ness Management. He assistant produced XMAS!6, the 118th Annual Varsity Show, and acted in the Barnard ! eatre Department production. Adrian interned at the Atlantic ! eatre Company and was the assistant to the Producer of Evita, Scott Sanders. ! anks to all.

Patrick Aolia (CC’15): “Dawn’s warm embrace guides Autumn leaves swi# ly through time. ! is is a Haiku.” Poet/Sophomore/English Mu& n/! ank-er-Of-Casts-And-Crews-Of-Hair-As-Well-As-Friends-And-Family/5th Beatle. Better known as “Rae-kwon” of the Wu-Tang Clan.

Siddhu Anandalingam (CC’15): “’What’ ain’t no country I’ve ever heard of. ! ey speak English in What?”

Alex Anderson (SEAS ‘15): believes in beauty, freedom, truth, and, above all things, love, which she sends to the Tribe. Shine bright, everyone!

Cristina Angeles (BC’16) sends beads, ' owers, freedom, and happiness to all!!!! She loves her brother, Mani, her family, her friends, the tribe, and YOU. Love and hugs to those who let the sun shine in!

Sahil Ansari (SEAS ‘15): “Susie, if you want to see your doll again, leave $100 in this envelope by the tree out front. Do not call the police. You cannot trace us. You cannot % nd us. Sincerely, Calvin.”

Scott Arornin (CC’15): Scott lives fast and loose in the big city. He has the gaze of a god and a jewfro that can break any comb. And that’s right, ladies: he’s single!

Ahmet Ali Arslan (SEAS ‘14): born in children’s day in a distant land and hasn’t danced or acted a# er he was 9. He is proud to be among such talented Mick Jaggers and he loves the groove and people.

Jordan Askins (BC’16): I feel very lucky to be part of this amazing show for my % rst production at Columbia, and want to thank Allie and Adrian for everything they have taught me.

Brittany Beljak (BC’16): Sag-ittarius, and ruled by the % ery Sun of Jupiter that leads her energetic light to happiness. Her % rst show at Columbia has brought warmth, liberation, and serenity from chaos. Yip. Yip. Yip. Yip. Yippee.

Rae Binstock (CC, ‘15): when not deeply absorbed in British historical dramas and quinoa, Rae is happy to continue being a part of the Columbia drama scene. In haiku vernacular:Student theater is, A great op-portunity, To boogie down, yo.

Katie Cacouris (CC ‘15): so grateful to have had the oppor-tunity to work with this group

of committed and talented individuals over the past few months. Eternal love, thanks, and Hare Krishna to everyone involved in the production.

Allie Carieri (CC’15): ! ank you to everyone who encour-aged and supported. ! rilled to see this idea become a reality. Double major in American Studies and English and Comparative Literature. Last appeared in ! e 118th Annual Varsity Show and CMTS’s Autumn Songs, and is performing in XMAS!7 on Dec. 10. Secretary of CMTS Board. http://savetheartsinitia-tive.org/

Raquel Chavez (CC’14): “We were talking about the love we all could share, when we % nd it, to try our best to hold it there with our love, with our love, we could save the word. If they only knew.”

Jiin Choi (CC’14): Has worked on the 117th and 118th Varsity Show, Autumn Songs, and ! e Connected: Bundle 1. Hair has turned out to be much more intense in its subtleties than I had expected – many thanks to the cast, design, and creative team for helping me realize and embrace this.

Alex Donnelly (CC’14): would love a summer S&T in-ternship, 845-521-9458. http://savetheartsinitiative.org/

Tommy Doyle (MMC ‘15): is ecstatic to be a part of his third musical with CMTS! ! anks to all my friends and family for their support and the Columbia community

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Biosfor welcoming me with open arms. (P.S. Pancakes suck and Wa( es rule!)

Chloé Durkin (CC ‘15): is thrilled to be a part of this production. She’s been dancing since her infancy and choreo-graphing for almost as long. She’d like to thank Olivia, the black swan to her white swan, and the whole cast for making this such a great experience! Enjoy!

Emilio Fajardo (SEAS’15): is PUMPED to do sound for HAIR! He’s rocked the sound board back home in Kansas for Annie. He thanks his familia y amigos for always supporting.

John Fisher (CC’16): NYC: Radio City Christmas Spectac-ular (Radio City Music Hall). Regional: Twist: An American Musical (Alliance ! eatre, Pasadena Playhouse – Direc-tor/Choreographer Debbie Allen), Band Geeks! (Human Race ! eatre Company). I am what I am because of the pas-sion in my life.

Damaris Giha (CC ‘16): has never been more excited to be black! She loves Net' ix, burg-ers, and being at home. “I’m in the Tribe because I wanted to extend the love I feel for my family and for others to the whole world”.

Anika Havaldar (CC’15): an art history and economics major from Mumbai, India. ! is is her % rst EVER musical and she couldn’t have asked for a better cast and crew!

Cole Hickman (CC’16): Mos-cow, Russia/Los Angeles, CA ...

I am what I am not. De% ni-tions are for Webster. Marry me, Tom Daley (in some states and jurisdictions)

Tammuz Huberman (CC ‘15): loves HAIR and is so excited she got a chance to be a part of this amazing production! Peace, love, freedom, happi-ness everybody!

Dylan Jones (CC ‘16): “Life is around you and in you.” It’s easy to be alive without truly living, but we are a part of everything and everything is a part of us. Live in the mo-ment, and never forget to love. Always love.

Jason Kempner (CC’16): Film and Business Major; Last Roles: Duke Orsino in Twelth Night and Paul in A Chorus Line; I am what I am because I love life with a passion, and because of my relationships.

Mark King (BC’16): is thrilled to be stage managing his % rst show at Columbia University. He is amazed with the talent of this cast hopes to work with everyone again in future shows.

Jess Kleinbart (SEAS ‘14): Aquarius and proud of it! Super excited to be playing for her 3rd CMTS show and to be able to put her rainbow headband to good use.

Christina Kyrillos (BC’16): is so excited to be stage manag-ing Hair and hopes to do more Columbia theatre in the future! ! ank you mom for ' ying here from California to see the show!

Yeana Lee (CC’15): So blessed to be in this tribe and cast, but special shoutouts to my tribes back in California - my an-chors, my loves. More thanks to the professors who tolerated my tiredness in their classes, and ' owers and happiness to all!

Nicole Lewis (SEAS ‘15): Nicole has loved her time working with the rest of the costumes team on HAIR! ! ank you to everyone involved for their help and family and friends for their support!

Rebekah Lowin (CC ‘14): believes in unconditional love, unconditional kind-ness. thank you: sox the cat, coocoo, squished pennies, mama, daddy, pasta!!, ebsy, emzy, tribe. I’m just amazed. We’re really lucky. I hope you leave this theatre with an open heart...

Jess Malcolm (BC’14): will be performing in the role of “sound guy” in today’s performance. She would like to thank lots of people but for now she’ll thank co" ee and red velvet cupcakes.

Alex Mark (CC’15): is from CT, but recently upgraded. Making Columbia debut in HAIR; couldn’t ask for a better show, cast, or team.

Kyle McCormick (CC’14): is an Aries from New Jersey who digs love, the beach, sun' ow-ers, sunshine, the moon, sin-gin’ classical music, and YOU! So much gratitude for being a part of this tribe.

To the Cast, Crew, Musicians, and Pro-

duction Team of HAIR

Thank you for shar-ing your talent.

We Love you Pat. Break a leg!!

The Aloia Family

Lizzie,

With or without "Hair" we all love you so so much!! Fracture your tibia, and have a great show!

Love you and la la la,Mom, Dad, Johnny, Jimmy, Joey and Snuggles

Oily, greasy, ! eecy, shining, gleam-ing, steaming, ! axin waxin, long,

short,curly, ironed, blond or brown hair, we are so proud of you,

Jenny Singer.

Break a leg. Love, Mom, Dad, Rena and Robert

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BiosAlessio Mineo (CC ‘14): former high school football player, son of two inspirational parents, brother to three hooli-gans, daughter to no one, is so grateful for this creative team, this Tribe, and the opportunity to dance barefoot. Go home and love each other tonight.

Isabel Nelson (BC ‘16): is a spirited Scorpio from Olympia. She loves hot tea, crisp days, and plain paper. ! anks to cast and crew for being so warm, welcoming, and wacky!

Dhari Noel (CC’15): I am what I am because it is what I have to be. I love what I am be-cause it is what I have to do. I transform because what I must do and must be persistently changes. Individual = Political.

Joseph O’Donnell (CC’16): a % rst-year with interests ranging from poli. sci. to play-writing. ! is is his % rst CMTS production here at Columbia. A big thanks to his fantastic director, Katie, and to Danny and Olivia, the rest of the cast/crew, his family, and friends.

Marisa Onanian (CC’16): was born in Houston, Texas. Latest performance: Mama Morton in Chicago. Favor-ite color: sunshine yellow. ! rough literacy you can begin to see the universe. ! rough music you can reach anybody. Between the two there is you: UNSTOPPABLE.

Olivia Peluso (BC ’13): is thrilled to be a part of CMTS’ production of HAIR. She previously choreographed CMTS’ Bright Lights, Big City and assistant choreographed

CMTS’ Autumn Songs. So much love to Katie, Danny, Allie, Adrian, and Jiin, her wonderful assistant Chloe, and this amazing cast!

Ben Platt (CC’15): will be originating the role of Elder Cunningham in the upcoming Chicago production of ! e Book of Mormon. Film: Pitch Perfect (Universal Pictures). National Tours: Caroline, or Change (George C. Wolfe, Tony Kushner).

Lena Rakijian (TC’13): a high-' ying sweet-dreaming laughin’ lovin’ lady machine who loves singing, cycling, and cooking. And music festivals. And she’s so blessed to be a member of this amazing tribe. LOVE YOUR BODY, love yourself !

Jordana Roat (BC ‘16): is super excited to be involved in her % rst CMTS production! She loved helping out and working with the publicity team, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Jenny Singer (BC’15) is grate-ful for family, her exceptional tribe and creative team, her character, siblings, New York, art, doors that lock, doors that unlock, air, choice, and this brave o’erhanging % rmament. ! ank you, Rado, Ragni, and Macdermot for rock musicals and reminding us that musi-cals rock.

Daniel Tejera Sindell (CC’15): ! is has been one of the most challenging, but rewarding and memorable experiences of my life. I can’t thank everyone enough for the immense hard

work and dedication. Also, a special thanks to Joe, Solomon, and Alex for their mentoring and psychotherapy.

Erika ! ompson (CC ‘15): a Red Resonant Earth, a Blue Western Castle of Burning. She channels in order to evolve, inspiring synchronicity, sealing the matrix of navigation with the resonant tone of attunement. She is guided by the power of universal water. Love2all!

Zach Vargas-Sullivan (CC’14): ! ank you cast and creative team. It’s been an honor and will continue to be one until closing night. Never before has ‘love’ meant so much coming from a cast, and creative team. “Life is around you and in you!”

Sean Walsh (CC’14): I am what I am because of the mo-ments when singing, a friend or two, and imagination are all that’s le# . I owe everything to my mother and father. Hair taught me to keep my eyes open. Wide.

Andrew Wright "CC’14#: Andrew is excited to join the pit for Hair. He has previously music directed Bright Lights, Big City with CMTS and Asst. Music Directed Zombie Prom. He is currently co-composing XMAS 7! going up 12/10 in Roone.

Camille Zubizarreta "CC ‘16): thrilled to be a part of this amazing experience. Hailing from California, she believes in the power of the ocean, kindness, and love.

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Danny —

Sorry we couldn’t be there but we

are thinking of you.

Love, Grandpa and Grandma!

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Congratulations to theDirector of Hair, Katie

Cacouris!We are so proud of you

and your work.

Love, Mom, Dad & Steve

BEST WISHES TO THE ENTIRE COMPANY

from the Cacouris Family

Congrats to all! Let the

SUn Shine In!Break a Leg!

Danny —

Sorry we couldn’t be there but we

are thinking of you.

Love, Grandpa and Grandma!

BEST WISHES TO THE ENTIRE COMPANY

from the Cacouris Family

Congrats to all! Let the

SUn Shine In!Break a Leg!

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Congratulations to theDirector of Hair, Katie

Cacouris!We are so proud of you

and your work.

Love, Mom, Dad & Steve

Lizzie,

With or without "Hair" we all love you so so much!! Fracture your tibia, and have a great show!

Love you and la la la,Mom, Dad, Johnny, Jimmy, Joey and Snuggles

Oily, greasy, fleecy, shining, gleam-ing, steaming, flaxin waxin, long,

short,curly, ironed, blond or brown hair, we are so proud of you,

Jenny Singer.

Break a leg. Love, Mom, Dad, Rena and Robert

To the Cast, Crew, Musicians, and Pro-

duction Team of HAIR

Thank you for shar-

ing your talent.

We Love you Pat. Break a leg!!

The Aloia Family

Lizzie,

With or without "Hair" we all love you so so much!! Fracture your tibia, and have a great show!

Love you and la la la,Mom, Dad, Johnny, Jimmy, Joey and Snuggles

Oily, greasy, fleecy, shining, gleam-ing, steaming, flaxin waxin, long,

short,curly, ironed, blond or brown hair, we are so proud of you,

Jenny Singer.

Break a leg. Love, Mom, Dad, Rena and Robert

To the Cast, Crew, Musicians, and Pro-

duction Team of HAIR

Thank you for shar-

ing your talent.

We Love you Pat. Break a leg!!

The Aloia Family

Brittany,

We are so proud of you!

Cheers, Mom, Dad, Emily and Lauren

Brittany,

We are so proud of you!

Cheers, Mom, Dad, Emily and Lauren

It’s Time to Celebrate! Cheers, The Beljak Family

Congratulations to the Cast and Crew

It’s Time to Celebrate! Cheers, The Beljak Family

Congratulations to the Cast and Crew

Congratulationsto

The Cast and Crew!

CMTS Board 2012

President: Emile BarrazaVice President: Tessa Slovis, Alex Hare (abroad)

Treasure: Chris SilverbergSecretary: Allie Carieri

Members at Large: Gina Borden, Kyra Bloom, Rikki Feuerstein, Molly Forgang, Sam Mickel, Andrew Wright

Like “CMTS” on Facebook for updates and information

Columbia Musical Theatre Society strives to bring the highest quality performances of musical theatre to the Columbia University community. CMTS is committed to giving students an opportunity to work in any aspect of a production regardless of their majors or schools. Each semester, CMTS produces a number of shows, in which students independently direct, design, act, and serve in all other roles of the production. By utilizing all the talent of the Columbia community, CMTS aims to produce amateur shows on a level

with the surrounding professional scene.

Upcoming Performances

CandideNovember 29, 30 and December 1 at 8pm

Austin E. Quigley Black Box Theatre in Lerner Hall

Congratulationsto

The Cast and Crew!

CMTS Board 2012

President: Emile BarrazaVice President: Tessa Slovis, Alex Hare (abroad)

Treasure: Chris SilverbergSecretary: Allie Carieri

Members at Large: Gina Borden, Kyra Bloom, Rikki Feuerstein, Molly Forgang, Sam Mickel, Andrew Wright

Like “CMTS” on Facebook for updates and information

Columbia Musical Theatre Society strives to bring the highest quality performances of musical theatre to the Columbia University community. CMTS is committed to giving students an opportunity to work in any aspect of a production regardless of their majors or schools. Each semester, CMTS produces a number of shows, in which students independently direct, design, act, and serve in all other roles of the production. By utilizing all the talent of the Columbia community, CMTS aims to produce amateur shows on a level

with the surrounding professional scene.

Upcoming Performances

CandideNovember 29, 30 and December 1 at 8pm

Austin E. Quigley Black Box Theatre in Lerner Hall

Special Thanks ToThe Columbia Musical Theatre Society

Columbia Performing Arts LeagueDavid Milch

Joe KleinBen Harris

Andrew WrightAlex Donnely

Solomon HoffmanTessa Slovis

Tiffany BeljakMartha Phelphs

Rudy Scala and the TICRodney MirabalVicky Zabriskie

Lerner TechWallach 2C

The student performing arts groups that have produced this event are proud ad-vocates for the Arts Initiative of Columbia University. Established by President Bol-linger, this Initiative provides Columbia students, alumni, and faculty with both the opportunity to see art and create art of their own. In recent years, budget cuts and a de- crease in staff have resulted in the decline of this crucial program. The students of Columbia University have formed a coalition to save the arts.

For more details on the Arts Initiative visit: savetheartsinitiative.org.

Co-SponsorsThe Activities Board at Columbia

The President’s and Provost’s Student Event Fund Columbia College Student Council

Funding made possible through a generous gift from the Gatsby Charitable Fund