BOOK BY MARSHALL BRICKMAN AND RICK ELICE MUSIC AND LYRICS BY ANDREW LIPPA

BASED ON CHARACTERS CREATED BY CHARLES ADDAMS

DIRECTED BY LAURA NEGRAEFF MUSIC DIRECTION BY SHAUN BZDEL & ANDREW LINSLEYCHOREOGRAPHY BY MEGHAN MCDONALD

ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON BROADWAY BY STUART OKEN, ROY FURMAN, MICHAEL LEAVITT, FIVE CENT PRODUCTIONS, STEPHEN SCHULER, DECCA THEATRICALS, SCOTT M. DELMAN, STUART DITSKY, TERRY ALLEN KRAMER, STEPHANIE P. MCCLELLAND, JAMES L. NEDERLANDER, EVA

PRICE, JAM THEATRICALS/MARY LUROFFE, PITTSBURGH CLO/GUTTERMAN-SWINSKY, VIVEK TIWARY/GARY KAPLAN, THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY/CLARENCE, LLC, ADAM ZOTOVICH/TRIBE THEATRICALS BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH ELEPHANT EYE THEATRICAL

THE ADDAMS FAMILY A NEW MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com

It is with gratitude and humility that Saskatoon Summer Players acknowledges that we create and perform on Treaty Six Territory which is the traditional

territory of many First Nations and is the homeland of the Metis.

Please be aware that flashing lights (a.k.a. strobe lights) are featured in this production.

The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.

This production would not have been possible without the generous support of our community partners. They have helped us when we needed access to space, equipment, and expertise. We are eternally grateful for their generosity and for

their commitment to making theatre happen in our community at this difficult time.

In particularly difficult times such as these, we are thankful for the support of the businesses and granting organizations who stand with arts organizations

like Saskatoon Summer Players to ensure that the show goes on. We offer our sincere thanks to these organizations.

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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR On this break from doing what we love, Saskatoon Summer Players remembers two people, a donor and a volunteer, who are with us in spirit as we resume: Sue Brooks and Bob Steane. Bob was an unfailing supporter of our shows, and he left us a legacy that will support SSP productions for years to come. Sue was an unflagging volunteer through much of our 55-year history. Her board work, fundraising, strategic planning, acting, sewing, organizing and whatever-needs-doing attitude were a

light for generations of SSP volunteers. Because the cast and crew of The Addams Family have the same spirit and generosity, we know that Bob and Sue would be just as proud of this show as we are. Thank you both, and thanks to all our current volunteers, staff and supporters. Without your determination and creativity in these difficult times, we couldn’t be saying, “On with the show.”

ROD MACPHERSON, Board Chair

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORDa da da da *snap* *snap*! The Addams Family theme is so iconic that multiple generations of TV-watchers, movie-goers, and musical theatre fans know their cue to snap along every time that tune is played. So what is it about the Addams Family that has enamoured audiences to these creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky characters for so many years? I believe it is in their unique ability to remind us that there is light, laughter, and love in even the darkest of circumstances. This is a message that resonates with audiences as much today as it did in 1964 when the original television show debuted. This musical adaptation of The Addams Family explores love and family in new ways—from Wednesday falling in love with a boy who comes from a family very unlike her own, to Fester, a self-described, “fat bald person of no specific sexuality” falling

in love with the moon. We are reminded that family is what you define it as, and at the end of the day love is love is love is love is love… In this challenging time in our world, where so many of us have been isolated from people and activities we care about, and where thousands have faced incredible sadness and loss, I am beyond grateful to the countless individuals who have worked to safely bring this show to the stage, and to screens around the world. Thank you to our diverse cast, production team, orchestra, and to our audience. I hope that this show brings a little bit of light and laughter into whatever darkness you might be facing in your world.

With love and respect, LAURA NEGRAEFF, Director

SASKATOON SUMMER PLAYERS BOARD MEMBERSRod Macpherson, Chair Sarah Sotvedt, Vice Chair

Members at Large:Carol Affleck Jason Arcand

Sarah Doherty Emilee Kowaliuk

Lynn LeMesurier, Treasurer Amanda Brown, Secretary

MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC PRODUCER Welcome to The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy!

True, this is not what we originally envisioned when we programmed this show… I don’t think we even would have thought staging a show in this way was possible, but here we are! Saskatoon Summer Players is nothing if not resourceful (after all we’ve been turning cardboard boxes into castles for 56 years) and we are pleased to share this unique COVID-19 theatre experience with you, our treasured patrons.

Director Laura Negraeff and her team are about to whisk you away to not only the theatre, but to the home of one of the most beloved and mysteriously ookey families of all time. The careful thought and dedication that has been put into every step of bringing this show to life is a true testament to the creativity that lives within our volunteer theatre artists. The folx working on this show have been pouring over the script, score, and designs for months

to make sure that we create a magical and safe theatre experience. I am so thankful for all that they have given to this show and to this organization.

Saskatoon Summer Players strives to create and enrich community through the magic of volunteer-based musical theatre and I am exceptionally fortunate to be a part of this company. A company that is strong enough to meet the COVID-19 pandemic, a company that has such deep connections to the community, a company that is committed to building connections to the people here, and a company that has the vision to see what so many others can’t.

When we are able to gather in theatres again, we hope that you will join us. But for now, enjoy this truly unique Saskatoon Summer Players experience.

Sincerely, ANITA SMITH, Artistic Producer

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CAST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Ricardo Alvarado* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Uncle FesterLorna Batycki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GrandmaKevin Bode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gambler AncestorKenni Chomyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salem Witch Ancestor & Understudy for WednesdayAron DoSouto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Understudy for MorticiaMeaghan Dormuth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bride Ancestor & Understudy for AliceKristel Harder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morticia AddamsJordie Hughton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mal Beineke & Understudy for GomezCatherine Hui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alice BeinekeAunya Jayde. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday AddamsStef Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pugsley AddamsJory Litt-Jukes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucas BeinekeJuan Mendoza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gomez AddamsJonathon Pickrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Priest Ancestor & Understudy for Uncle FesterJordie Richardson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Understudy for MalLiam Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Musketeer Ancestor & Understudy for LurchAntony Salisbury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Caveman Ancestor & Understudy for PugsleyAnnika Tupper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greek Goddess AncestorEmry Tupper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Understudy for LucasJulia Visentini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saloon Girl Ancestor & Understudy for GrandmaCraig Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lurch

*appearing with the permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association

ORCHESTRA (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Brady Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WoodwindsWill Arscott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PercussionCameron Breiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BassWendy Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KeysJacqueline Fetter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ViolinBrett Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DrumsMarissa Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TrumpetNadine Kanigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CelloEmilee Kowaliuk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TromboneAndrew Linsley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GuitarAli Peters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KeysSarah Scharf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Woodwinds

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PRODUCTION TEAMDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura NegraeffCo-Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shaun BzdelCo-Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew LinsleyChoreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meghan McDonaldAssistant Choreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Toryn AdamsAssistant Choreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex BatyckiProduction Manager Mentor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Rathie-WrightProduction Management Team Member/COVID Captain/Scenic Painting Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philippa WilliamsProduction Management Team Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duncan Bradford-WilsonProduction Management Team Member/Child Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blair PisioStage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courtney ForrestAssistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kayla RourkeAssistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan NiemanAssistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abby OsikaSet Designer/Head of Scenic Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah DohertyScenic Painter (NYC Skyline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ricardo AlvaradoHead of Set Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jody LongworthCostume Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig WatsonHead of Wardrobe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aron DoSoutoHair and Make-Up Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aron DoSouto & Craig WatsonHead of Props . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nissa McMasterLighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy SmithAudio Design Team Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zach GreenhornAudio Design Team Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt ThompsonAudio Design Team Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tBoneFight Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordie RichardsonSocial Media Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Gates-DebogorskiAudience Experience Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elisabeth FoucaultBehind the Scenes/Promotional Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew OlsonMedia Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Britainy ZapshallaLoad In/Out Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catherine HuiCast Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin BodeOrchestra Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacqueline FetterDance Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenni Chomyn

MUSICAL NUMBERS BY ACTACT I

Overture/Prologue (Ancestors, Gomez, Morticia)When You’re an Addams (Ensemble except Beinekes)Fester’s Manifesto (Fester)Two Things (Gomez)Wednesday’s Growing up (Gomez)Trapped (Gomez, Morticia)Honor Roll (Pugsley)Pulled (Wednesday, Pugsley)Four Things (Gomez, Morticia)One Normal Night (Full Ensemble)But Love (Reprise 1) (Fester, Ancestors)But Love (Reprise 2) (Fester, Ancestors)Secrets (Morticia, Alice, Female Ancestors)Gomez’s “What If” (Gomez)What If (Pugsley, Grandma)Full Disclosure Part 1 (Full Ensemble except Lucas)Waiting (Alice, Mal, Lucas, Lurch, Ancestors)Full Disclosure Part 2 (Full Ensemble)

ACT IIOpening Act II (Ancestors)Just Around the Corner (Morticia, Ancestors)Just Around the Corner Playoff (Morticia, Ancestors)The Moon and Me (Fester, Ancestors)Happy Sad (Gomez, Wednesday)Crazier Than You (Wednesday, Lucas, Mal, Alice)Not Today (Gomez, Lurch, Fester)Live Before We Die (Gomez, Morticia)Tango De Amor (Gomez, Morticia)Finale: Move Toward the Darkness (Full Ensemble)Bows When You’re an Addams Reprise (Full Ensemble)

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CLOSENESS? NO THANK YOU.

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TORYN ADAMS (Assistant Choreographer) is excited to be back with Summer Players this fall as Assistant Choreographer for The Addams Family! Toryn brings 25+ years of dance and theatre experience to this position, and has participated in SSP productions since the age of

5. Most recently, Toryn was seen onstage as the puppeteer in Ppl R Ppl’s Little Shop of Horrors (2019), and as Bebe Benson in SSP’s Director’s Showcase and musical revue of A Chorus Line (2020). When she is not on stage or in the studio, Toryn enjoys supporting the arts and culture through her work in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan.

RICARDO ALVARADO (Uncle Fester) enjoys singing in the shower, dancing in the rain, and howling at the moon... So, Fester seemed a natural fit! He is a proud member of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association, co-founder of ‘Ppl r Ppl Productions’, and has a long loving history

with SSP. Favourite SSP memories include: CINDERELLA (Ugly Stepsister), RENT (Angel), and directing ANNIE, CABARET, and I LOVE YOU BECAUSE. Ricardo is grateful for the opportunity to bring a little laughter into the world during these crazy times by getting back on stage with his friends! Up next: CHICAGO (Director, Ppl r Ppl Productions).

BRADY ANDERSON (Woodwinds) is happy to return as an orchestra member for his 9th Saskatoon Summer Players production. Brady is a clarinetist and saxophonist who is often juggling multiple instruments during the shows. He is currently studying medical laboratory technology.

Recent credits include: Sweeney Todd, Annie, Little Women, Spamalot (Saskatoon Summer Players), Les Miserables (St. Joseph High School), and Little Shop of Horrors (Bedford Road Collegiate).

WILL ARSCOTT (Percussions) has played percussion in the Saskatoon Concert Band since 1972. In 1997 Will was involved in the creation of the Saskatoon Philharmonic Orchestra and continues to play as timpanist. He appears with many other groups in and around Saskatoon. In

recent years Will has performed at the International Music Camp. Will also serves as timpanist of the summer workshop of the American Brass Band Association. Will is married to Betty Ann Arscott who is an active member of the Saskatoon Music Community. The Addams Family is Will’s third Saskatoon Summer Players show. Will enjoys the energy of a SSP production.

ALEX BATYCKI (Assistant Choreographer) is a proud prairie boy and originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Alex is thrilled to be back working with the Choreography team of The Addams Family. Past SSP: Guest Choreo. Spamalot (2017), Grease (2016), Cabaret (2015), Shrek

(2015), HMS Pinafore (2014). Other theatre: Sunday in the Park with George (Eclipse Theatre Company), Cabaret (Theatre Sheridan), Newsies (Theatre Sheridan), Grow (Canadian Music Theatre Project), Newsies (Drayton Entertainment), Kiss of the Spiderwoman (Eclipse Theatre Company), On the Town (Theatre Sheridan). Alex holds an Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance degree from Sheridan College.

LORNA BATYCKI (Grandma) is excited to join the cast of The Addams Family as Granny. Lorna has directed several SSP productions including Shrek and Spamalot and most recently stage managed Sweeney Todd. Favorite onstage roles include all the productions she has been a “witch” in, as well as Martha in The Secret Garden (10th Street Players), and Marcia Gudereit in Gold on Ice (Dancing Sky Theatre). Lorna wants to thank everyone for working so hard to create a safe space so that we can continue to tell stories in these challenging times.

KEVIN BODE (Gambler Ancestor/Cast Rep) is a teacher at Holy Cross High School. He has been a long-time performer of orchestra and stage in various productions by Saskatoon Summer Players, The Saskatoon Fireside Singers, Cornerstone Theatre, Music For The Gut, and

Musical Mondays. He also recently directed Holy Cross’s production of The Little Mermaid. You will be able to see him performing as Pepper, in SSP’s production of Mamma Mia, next summer. He and his wonderfully talented castmates are excited to be able to share the joy of theatre with you during these challenging times!

DUNCAN BRADFORD-WILSON (Production Management) graduated from Aden Bowman in 2018, and currently attends the UofS. He is proud to be a part of the production of The Addams Family, and is a Production Management Team trainee. During his time at ABCI, Duncan spent

four years as part of teacher Matt Burgess’s drama program (backstage crew/lighting & sound) and was recognized with the Outstanding Techie Award in his graduating year. Duncan has been a lifelong fan of SSP shows, and he’s happy to help make the magic happen as part of the team this year.

CAMERON BREITER (Bass) Saskatchewan born double bassist, Cameron Breiter began his musical journey at a young age, with it starting in the school music room. Cameron’s first instrument was the bass guitar and wasn’t until the eleventh grade that he started to play the double bass.

Cameron currently attends the University of Saskatchewan studying music education, in which he hopes to teach high school music classes. This is Cameron’s first time performing with the SSP and hopes to be a part of future productions shlapin’ da bass!

MARSHALL BRICKMAN (Book), born in Brazil of American parents, attended New York public schools and the University of Wisconsin, where he received a double baccalaureate in both science and music.

He entered show business first as a member of the folk group The Tarriers and then, along with John and Michelle Phillips, as one of The New Journeymen, a precursor of The Mamas and the Papas, whose flamboyant life-style and eccentric harmonies defined the post-folk era of tuning up, turning on and cashing in.

Trading in his Gibson Mastertone 5-string banjo for an IBM Selectric, he secured a position as writer/director on Candid Camera, America’s original reality show, a wildly successful early experiment in monetizing public humiliation, for which he hereby apologizes.

Fleeing Candid Camera, Brickman found solace as head writer for Johnny Carson, whose late-night show on NBC emanated from ironically named Radio City in midtown Manhattan, a stroke of luck that allowed him to stay as far from Los Angles as possible while still retaining U.S. citizenship. In 1970 he left NBC to become producer/head writer of Dick Cavett’s late-night show on ABC. Among the many ground-breaking events that Cavett introduced into the late-night formula was the night presidential hopeful George McGovern was interviewed by last-minute guest host Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics. The result was fascinating, not unlike watching a python ingesting a small cow.

In the meantime he had started a collaboration with Woody Allen, a young comic who opened for the Tarriers at Fred Weintraub’s Bitter End, the legendary Bleeker Street coffee house that provided exposure to upcoming talent in music and comedy. They worked at odd hours on screenplays and material for Allen’s early TV appearances, an experience like no other. Brickman watched Mr. Allen negotiate both the creative and practical issues confronting an artist working in a commercial environment; he learned things that can’t be taught and never laughed as hard as the time spent

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roaming the city with a certified genius discussing art, politics, women, the state of the business, and why Durwood Kirby was considered funny, even by people with college degrees.

Mr. Brickman’s film work as author (or co-author with Woody Allen) includes Sleeper, Annie Hall (Academy Award), Manhattan, (AA nomination) and Manhattan Murder Mystery. As film writer/director): Simon, Lovesick, The Manhattan Project, Sister Mary Explains it All. In television: The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (head writer, 1967-’70); The Dick Cavett Show (head writer/co-producer, 1970-’72).

Brickman’s recording (with ex-Tarrier Eric Weissberg) of the soundtrack of Deliverance, released in 1970, contained the surprise hit “Dueling Banjos,” achieved platinum status, and remains a healthy seller over 40 years later.

His first foray into musical theater resulted in Jersey Boys, which won the Tony, Olivier, Helpmann, Grammy and many other awards worldwide, is in its twelfth year on Broadway, has been seen by twenty million people worldwide and is currently the 10th-longest running show in the history of Broadway. The film version of the show was directed by Clint Eastwood.

Mr. Brickman’s other theatrical efforts include Turn of the Century, which played to capacity houses in Chicago, and The Addams Family, starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth, which ran for two years on Broadway and to date has had over four thousand first and second tier productions internationally.

In addition to his work in film and theater, Mr. Brickman has published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Playboy and other periodicals. He is the 2006 recipient of the Writers’ Guild of America Ian McClellan Hunter Award for Lifetime Achievement.

His current project is a stage musical celebrating the life of western star Roy Rogers, scheduled to premiere late in 2017.

After over 40 years in the business, trying to balance talent with opportunity and watching the careers of colleagues, both successful and less so, he can reduce what he’s learned into one succinct bit of wisdom: above all, it’s important to be lucky.

SHAUN BZDEL (Co-Music Director) Shaun is excited to be working with SSP on The Addams Family. Recent selected Music Director credits include: Into the Woods (SSP), Annie (SSP), Little Women (SSP), Les Miserables (STJ theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar (STJ theatre), The Rocky Horror

Show (Ppl R Ppl), and Spamalot (SSP). Shaun currently teaches band and choir at St. Joseph High School. He earned his Music and Education degrees from the University of Saskatchewan and has taught band and choir in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Shaun lives in Saskatoon with his wife Natasha and four children, Nathan, Eli, Sam, and Anna. Enjoy the show!

KENNI CHOMYN (Salem Witch Ancestor/Understudy Wednesday/Dance Captain) hails from Dalmeny and is thrilled to be part of the Saskatoon Summer Players’ production of The Addams Family this fall as an Ancestor/Wednesday’s Understudy. Kenni grew up doing

dance and theatre with Sask Express - Saskatoon before she moved to study at Randolph College for the Performing Arts in Toronto, followed by getting her Masters of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre at Guildford School of Acting in England. She has taught theatre and dance classes from Saskatoon to Shanghai. Favourite past productions include leading the world premiere cast of The Country of the Blind, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz and Eileen Sherwood in Wonderful Town. Kenni would like to thank the family and friends who continue to support her through all of her worldwide adventures.

WENDY DALE (Rehearsal Accompanist/Keyboard 1) is excited to help the actors bring their characters to life in The Addams Family. Recently selected keyboard gigs include Sweeney Todd (SSP), Little Women (SSP), Annie (SSP), and Spamalot (SSP); Les Miserables (STJ), Jesus

Christ Superstar (STJ) and Fiddler on the Roof (STJ). Wendy teaches at St. Joseph High School (STJ), has a private piano studio, and leads a choir at The Cathedral of the Holy Family. Wendy and her husband Darren have 6 children and 11 delightful grandchildren. Enjoy the show, and have fun seeing your own quirky family on the stage!

SARAH DOHERTY (Set Designer/Head of Scenic Painting) has an 18-year career as a professional freelance and exhibiting Artist behind her, her most recent ventures including the last five years exhibiting and selling in NYC and beginning a role as a comic series creator. She has always held a

love of music theatre and in high school had wanted to become an artistic director/set designer. So to have the opportunity to work with SSP at this point in her life has been a dream come true. She is also proud to serve as a Board Member of SSP. Her set credits include The Horla, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, and Mamma Mia (in production).

MEAGHAN DORMUTH (Bride Ancestor/Understudy Alice) is excited to be a part of The Addams Family. She is currently working as a piano and voice teacher out of her home. She was recently in Fireside Singers’ production of Evita (Chorus), The Hunchback of Notre Dame

(Congregation), Pippin (Berthe), Wizard of Oz (Auntie Em), along with Ppl r Ppl’s Production of Little Shop of Horrors and Avenue Q (Vocal Coach), and SSP’s production of Into the Woods (Stepmother) and Grease (Chorus, Radio Singer). She dedicates her performances to her mother!

ARON DOSOUTO (Understudy Morticia/Head of Wardrobe, Hair and Make-up) has been away from Theater for a few years, but is so excited to return in such a strong way. He was trained at U of R in Fine Arts- Performance and at the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria.

Credits include: Paul in A Chorus Line (RCMT), Derma in La Cage Aux Folles (Vancouver Playhouse) and Sylvia St. Croix in Ruthless! at the SSP Director’s Showcase. Aron is so happy to also be working behind the scenes on Costumes, Hair and Makeup for this production. There is nothing more he enjoys than making people look pretty, except of course entertaining them on stage.

RICK ELICE (Book) co-wrote Jersey Boys (winner 2006 Tony Award, 2007 Grammy Award and 2009 Olivier Award for Best Musical) with Marshall Brickman. His play, Peter and the Starcatcher, received nine 2012 Tony Award nominations (including two for Rick) and won five, more than any play of the season. It’s currently playing in New York and on tour across North America. Also on Broadway, Elice wrote The Addams Family (with Marshall Brickman, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa), currently touring North America, with productions in Europe and South America. In 2014, the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego presented the world premiere of his new musical, Dog and Pony (music and lyrics by Michael Patrick Walker). Rick is currently writing a musical for Disney Theatricals with Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, based on the film Make Believe, and Super Fly (co-written with Seth Zvi Rosenfeld), directed and choreographed by modern dance legend, Bill T. Jones. Heartfelt thanks to those whose work in the theatre makes him grateful for the day he was born: Sondheim, Stoppard, Bennett, Prince, Fosse, Robbins, Nichols, Tune, Nunn, Laurents, Stone, Kushner, Taymor, Papp, Schumacher, Schneider, Coyne, Brickman, Timbers and Rees. Rick thinks about them a lot. He never thought about Jersey much. He does now.

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JACQUELINE FETTER (Violin/Orchestra Rep) has her Bachelor of Music in Music Education along with her Bachelor of Education. She has ten years of experience working in Montessori Schools in Saskatoon as a Music director where she has worked directly with toddler, preschool,

kindergarten, and elementary aged children. Outside of the classroom, Jacqueline runs a violin studio of over 40 children, toddler and preschool Music classes, and string orchestras. She has also worked with jazz musician Michael Bublé during his spring 2019 world tour where she was principal chair. Jacqueline is also an avid musical theater lover and has worked with Saskatoon Summer Players , Cornerstone Theater, and Persephone Theater to help put on large productions such as Spamalot, Little Women, Jesus Christ Superstar, Next to Normal, Annie, Les Miserables, Sweeny Todd, Into the Woods, The Adventurous Journey of Ernest Shackleton and the Crew of Endurance and now The Addams Family!

COURTNEY FORREST (Stage Manager) is delighted to be back with the Summer Players team for this season’s production of The Addams Family. She is thankful for the opportunity to be able to share some theatre magic during these unprecedented times. Recent credits include

being on the stage management team for Annie (SSP), Avenue Q (Ppl r Ppl Productions) and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Persephone). Please enjoy the show as much as Courtney enjoyed bringing it to life!

ÉLISABETH FOUCAULT (Audience Experience Coordinator) is an enthusiastic patron of the arts. She has been managing the Front of House of the Broadway Theatre for SSP’s Into the Woods, Footloose, Little Women and Charlie Brown. Over the last 5 years she has served many other

production roles for SSP (including Child Wrangler for Annie). She recently participated in SSP’s Director, Stage Manager and Set Construction workshops. Élisabeth is an optometrist at Family Focus Eyecare and is the proud mom of Paulina, Antony and Jack. She hopes you enjoy this quirky show from the comfort of your home!

JENNY GATES-DEBOGORSKI (Social Media Manager) is excited to be a part of the SSP Production team for the first time ever! She is responsible for all things social media for this show. Jenny, more recently, has been involved with SSP onstage performing in The Director’s

Showcase of A Chorus Line, Grease and Cabaret. She has loved musical theatre from a young age and grew up performing with Saskatchewan Express Musical Theatre Studio. She is excited to see a show come together from a different point of view with an amazing cast and team.

BRETT GRAHAM (Drums) is a Saskatoon percussionist that plays in a wide variety of styles. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from the University of Saskatchewan. Brett has toured Canada with various rock groups, including the noise-rock

band Adolyne. He plays in jazz combos and is a member of the Gerard Weber Group, a jazz-fusion band dedicated to performing the music of Pat Metheny. He has performed with the Saskatoon Brass Band, Saskatoon Community Jazz Band, Stonefrigate Jazz Band, Saskatoon Philharmonic Orchestra, Elim Tabernacle Orchestra, and Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra to name a few.

MARISSA GRAHAM (Trumpet) has been playing trumpet for over 26 years. She studied music at the University of Saskatchewan where she obtained a Bachelor of Music in theory and composition. Thrilled to be playing trumpet in the orchestra for another Saskatoon Summer Players

show, this will be her sixth production with the group. Previous

shows include Cabaret, Spamalot, Little Women, Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods. Other notable ensembles that Marissa performs with are the Saskatoon Brass Band, North Saskatchewan Wind Symphony, and snazzy, all female group the Swamp Catz Jazz Band.

ZACH GREENHORN (Sound Designer) is happy to be back working on another production for Saskatoon Summer Players. Recent theatre credits include Les Miserables - Sound Design/Mix (STJ theatre), Into The Woods - Sound Design/Mix (SSP), Sweeney Todd - Sound Design

(SSP) and Little Shop of Horrors - Sound Design/Mix (ppl r ppl). Zach currently works as Head of Production Audio at CTV Saskatoon, in addition to his company Zeroframe Production doing Live Sound, Lighting and Video Production. Outside of the theatre world, Zach has mixed Big Sugar, Glorious Sons, Bleeker, The Northern Pikes and War, among others, as well as lighting for Harlequin.

KRISTEL HARDER (Morticia Addams) (she/her) is a queer actor, singer and voice teacher who holds a Masters of Arts in Musical Theatre Performance from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and is a graduate of MacEwan University’s Theatre Arts program. Kristel is a

settler on Treaty 6 Territory and is incredibly grateful to be able to live and perform here. Recent credits include: I Lost my Husband (SATAward: Outstanding Lead Performance), Fiddler on the Roof (Persephone Theatre), The Penelopiad (SATAward: Outstanding Ensemble, Outstanding Production) (Ferre Play Theatre), As You Like It and Comedy of Errors (Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan), Spamalot (Saskatoon Summer Players) and her devised, one woman show, Emotionloss.

JORDIE HUGHTON (Mal Beineke/ Understudy Gomez) is excited to be back on stage virtually with this fantastic cast and crew! Favorite recent roles include Judge Turpin (Sweeney Todd -SSP), Frollo (Hunchback of Notre Dame- Fireside Singers), Magaldi (Evita - Fireside Singers), and

Professor Bhaer (Little Women - SSP). Jordie is the artistic director of Music For the Gut- a benefit concert for Crohns and Colitis Canada that features many talented local musicians. After 14 years of teaching voice at the Saskatoon Academy of Music, Jordie recently established his own home studio for students of all ages. Check out the Jordie Hughton Vocal Studio on Facebook! Thanks for your continued support!

CATHERINE HUI (Alice Beineke) is excited to be part of The Addams Family. She previously performed in Ppl r Ppl Productions’ Avenue Q (Christmas Eve); Saskatoon Summer Players’ Annie, Spamalot and Shrek; Fireside Singers’ Evita and Hunchback of Notre Dame. Behind the

scenes, Catherine was the Co-Production Manager of Sweeney Todd, and Head of Scenic Painting in 8 musicals by Saskatoon Summer Players. She looks forward to rejoin Fireside Singers in its upcoming production of Titanic the Musical and Saskatoon Summer Players’ Mamma Mia. A sincere thank you to the production team of The Addams Family, her family and friends.

AUNYA JAYDE (Wednesday Addams), is a performing artist originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She studied acting, singing and dancing at the Randolph College for the Performing Arts (RCPA) in Toronto, Ontario and obtained a Diploma in Musical Theatre in 2019.

She has always loved to perform and has always had a passion for creating. Some of her performing credits include the Soundtrack Composer for Pan’s Outcasts (Pirate Life), Officer Pasco and Costume Assistant for City of Angels (RCPA), Electra/Fury and Costume Designer for The Oresteia (RCPA), and a Feature Dancer for Operations 1945-2006 Movements (Nuit Blanche).

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STEFAN JONES (STEF) (Pugsley Addams) is a dual Welsh-Canadian from Hague, SK, formerly of Brecon, Wales, UK. Stef loves being on stage and has been involved in local theatre from the age of eight, including Brecon Little Theatre’s The Twits (2017), Alice in Wonderland (2018), Mid

Summers Night Dream (2019) and The Westenders pantomimes, Aladdin (2018) and Sleeping Beauty (2019). Stef has achieved his LAMDA Level 1 Award in Performance Acting, Grade 2 & 3 Solo, is a Grade 7 student at Hague High School and is excited to be playing the role of Pugsley with SSP, his first production in Saskatoon.

NADINE KANIGAN (Cello) is a long time resident of Saskatoon, and member of the Saskatoon Philharmonic Orchestra. This is her third season as a cellist with The Saskatoon Summer Players. Nadine participated in the prior productions of Sweeney Todd and Annie. She also took part in

the St. Joseph’s High school production of Les Miserables, as well as the Cornerstone Theatre’s Production of Next to Normal. Nadine is a huge fan of music, adventure and travel. She is passionate in her career as a Sonographer and Director of The Ultrasound Center. She is the proud Mom of two amazing adolescents.

EMILEE KOWALIUK (Trombone) Trombones in hand, Emilee is ready to get all together ooky. Having been involved with Saskatoon Summer Players since 2014, Emilee routinely breathes life into a lot of heavy metal, has dabbled in costuming, and last season joined the SSP Board

of Directors sitting on the Governance & Strategic Planning Committee, the Show Selection & the Coordination Committee, and is chair of the Safety Committee. Emilee is excited to extend her slides but worries about succumbing to agoraphobia; she’s usually entombed by instruments, music stands, mutes, braces, bodies, walls and very low (SHARP) ceilings in the comfy cozy pit! Thanks Covid???

ANDREW LINSLEY (Co-Music Director/Guitar) is from Outlook, SK and has lived in Saskatoon for the past 12 years. He is a Music Education graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with a major in Voice and a minor in Drama. He has performed with Saskatoon Summer Players on

several occasions, as “The Baker” in Into the Woods, “Mark” in Rent, “Donkey” in Shrek and “Snoopy” in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. He has also performed with Saskatoon Theatre Company Ppl r Ppl as “Dr. Scott” in The Rocky Horror Show and “Brian” in Avenue Q. Most recently, Andrew acted as music director for SSP’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and was the Band Leader/guitarist for Cornerstone Theatre’s Next To Normal. Andrew makes a living teaching high school band/choir and is happily married to his canoe.

ANDREW LIPPA’s (Music and Lyrics) new epic choral work “Unbreakable” had its world premiere with The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus on June 22nd and 23rd, 2018 in San Francisco with 300 artists onstage including Mr. Lippa. Ten more choruses across the country will present this new work in the next year and the original cast recording, produced by legendary producer Leslie Ann Jones, will be released by Ghostlight Records in November, 2018. He conducted the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in a new production of his “A Little Princess” in concert in London at the Royal Festival Hall in May, 2018 to a sold-out crowd of nearly 3,000 people.

His hit song “Evil Like Me” appears in Disney’s Descendants. Written for Kristin Chenoweth that soundtrack hit #1 on the “Billboard 200” album chart, #1 on the iTunes and Billboard soundtrack charts, has been viewed over 70 million times on YouTube and “Evil Like Me” was certified gold in 2017. On Feb. 1st, 2017, Lippa opened the new season of The American Songbook

Series at Lincoln Center with his sold out concert of Andrew Lippa and Friends. In 2016, he composed and conducted a world premiere piece for the international piano virtuoso Lang Lang and the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra in Guangzhou, China. This new work, a 32-minute, 5-movement piece called Rising Tide, was reprised later in 2016 and recorded in China. Lippa’s epic Concept Opera I am Anne Hutchinson/I Am Harvey Milk had its world premiere at The Music Center at Strathmore in April of 2016 starring Kristin Chenoweth as Anne Hutchinson and Mr. Lippa as Harvey Milk. Summer 2016 saw the US premiere of Life of the Party – a musical compendium of Mr. Lippa’s career – produced by Theatreworks in Mountain View, CA and starring Mr. Lippa. Summer of 2017, Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, NY, presented the world premiere of The Man in the Ceiling. Based on Jules Feiffer’s award-winning novel, this musical features a book by Mr. Feiffer and music and lyrics by Mr. Lippa. Directed by Jeffrey Seller (Tony-winning producer of Hamilton) Mr. Lippa played the role of Uncle Lester in this production.

Broadway credits include: Music and lyrics for Big Fish directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman; the Tony-nominated music and lyrics for the Broadway musical The Addams Family (directed by Jerry Zaks) as well as the music for Aaron Sorkin’s Broadway play The Farnsworth Invention (directed by Des McAnuff). Other musicals include the Drama Desk award winning musical The Wild Party (book/music/lyrics); A Little Princess (music); john & jen (music/book); Asphalt Beach (music and lyrics); and You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (additional music/lyrics and arrangements). His epic oratorio for men’s chorus, orchestra and soloists, I Am Harvey Milk has seen over 30 productions including Disney Hall and Lincoln Center. Awards: Tony and Grammy nominations; shared Emmy for Nickelodeon’s “The Wonder Pets”; SFGMC Vanguard Award; The Gilman/Gonzalez-Falla Theater Foundation Award; ASCAP’s Richard Rodgers/New Horizons Award; The Drama Desk Award; The Outer Critics Circle Award. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Mr. Lippa serves as president of the board of The Dramatists Guild Foundation (dgf.org). He was born in Leeds, England, grew up in suburban Detroit and is an ordained Interfaith minister. andrewlippa.com

JORY LITT-JUKES (Lucas Beineke) is excited to join the SSP for his first time as Lucas Beineke in The Addams Family. Jory has been featured previously in Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson) and The Drowsy Chaperone (Man in the Chair) and is thrilled to return to the stage after six years away.

From Moose Jaw, SK, Jory has a BSc. Honours in Environmental Biology (U of S). Jory sends a special thank you to his family and friends for their unfailing love and support.

JODY LONGWORTH (Head of Set Construction) is pleased to be acting as a mentor to the production team on The Addams Family. Jody is an award winning Set Designer, and Scenic Carpenter. He is currently the Technical Director at Persephone Theatre, where he has worked for

23 years. Cheers!

MEGHAN MCDONALD (Choreographer) Originally from Saskatoon, Meghan trained in Saskatchewan and British Columbia in a diverse dance background, and has particular experience as a performer, choreographer, director, and producer for musical theatre. In 2017 she was the

co-founder of Cornerstone Theatre in Saskatoon, a new venture aimed at having a positive impact in our community. Other Saskatoon production credits include choreography for many of Saskatoon Summer Players’ mainstage productions (2009-Present), including Spamalot and Footloose, co-direction/choreography for HMS Pinafore (2014), and production management for Rent, Shrek, and Cabaret. Meghan balances involvement in the arts with family life, as well as a professional career in nursing education and research.

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NISSA MCMASTER (Head of Props/Scenic Painting Assistant) is super excited to be part of her very first show! (one that doesn’t include her kids!) As a rookie “props master”, she has learned so much about what’s involved behind the scenes and is loving this position that has been entrusted

to her. Creating props for this show has been so much fun! She’s hopeful that her creations will add an extra special flair to this production. Nissa would like to thank her family (especially Darwin) for helping out in the garage over the past couple of months. Enjoy the show!

JUAN MENDOZA (Gomez Addams) is happy to be back on stage after playing the Emcee in Saskatoon Summer Players’s Cabaret. Born in Mexico City, Mr. Mendoza migrated to Saskatoon seven years ago. Classical Vocal trained, other local credits include Puss in Boots in SSP’s Shrek

the Musical and a soloist in the Broadway in Love series. Juan is grateful to his friends and family for their love and support.

LAURA NEGRAEFF (She/Her) (Director) is thrilled to be directing The Addams Family Musical, on Treaty 6 territory. Laura participated in SSP’s Director workshops where she was inspired by her Mentors to pursue directing. Laura directed an excerpt from Ruthless! in the SSP

Director’s Showcase last March. Some of Laura‘s previous performing SSP credits include Annie (Miss Hannigan), Spamalot (Minstrel/Ensemble), and Cabaret (Fräulein Kost). Laura is incredibly grateful to everyone who has tirelessly worked to create, perform, and support local theatre throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Our community is stronger when we support the voices and stories of diverse individuals, especially LGBTQ2S and BIPOC persons, who are often excluded. Laura recently began working with SUM Theatre as a Producer/Artistic Associate and is excited to be helping lead towards a safe and inclusive local theatre community for years to come. Enjoy the show!

ALAN NIEMAN (Assistant Stage Manager) is a human who has survived 33 trips around the sun. You might recognize him from SSP’s Sweeney Todd (Beadle Bamford) and Into The Woods (Thaddeus P. Wolfington/Chicken pilot). He spends his time torturing Youtube viewers by

recording heavy metal covers of Disney songs under the alter ego Ranch Moonewater. When he grows up he wants to be a viking. This is his first show as ASM, please be gentle.

ABBY OSIKA (Assistant Stage Manager) is very excited to be one of the assistant stage managers for The Addams Family. This show will be her second show with SSP, but her first as part of the stage management team. Abby is currently working towards her BFA in acting at the

University of Saskatchewan.

ALI PETERS (Keyboard) Ali is thrilled to be playing auxiliary keys in the pit orchestra for her fourth SSP production. Ali is a music, drama, band and English teacher at École Henry Kelsey and Marion M Graham Collegiate. Thank you to everyone for continuing to support theatre during

this unpredictable time!

JONATHON PICKRELL (he/him) (Priest Ancestor/Understudy Fester) is an actor, dancer, and voice artist from Saskatoon. He graduated with his BFA in acting from the University of Saskatchewan and was a member of the Saskatoon hip hop dance crew BSOFLO

Company, performing in New York and Orlando, Florida. Performing credits include Cabaret, Sextet and Swinging with the Stars. Jon is thrilled to be a part of The Addams Family and is excited to work on this new style of presenting theatre in Saskatoon!

BLAIR PISIO (Production Management/Child Wrangler) is excited to be involved with the creepy, cooky production of The Addams Family Musical! Blair has been involved on-stage and behind the scenes with SSP since 2016, most recently as the Cop/Ensemble in Footloose. You

will see him next summer in the ensemble of Mamma Mia. He balances his professional work in higher education administration at the U of S, as an active community member, and a busy father to Otys, Esmée and Eleanor. He would like to thank his wife Jenna for always being supportive of his ventures in musical theatre these last few years. Grab your snacks and cozy blanket, and enjoy this amazing show from the comfort of your own home!

JENNIFER RATHIE-WRIGHT (Production Manager Mentor) hasn’t worked with Summer Players since the early 2000s. Jen has been working in theatre in Saskatchewan professionally since 2003. She attended Red Deer College in their Technical Theatre Diploma

Program. Keeping a wide and varied skill set has allowed Jennifer to work in the Arts in Saskatchewan. She can be found as a Stage manager, Lighting and Sound operator, AV tech, Dresser, and Production Manager as well as other positions. Jen has worked with Ferre Play, Rosthern Arts Centre, Globe Theatre, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, Persephone Theatre, RuBarb Productions and other local companies. Jennifer is also a member of I.A.T.S.E. Local 300 and works at many venues with her fellow union members. She spends most of her time at Prairieland park as a member of the Technical Staff.

JORDIE RICHARDSON (Fight Director/Understudy Mal) Select Fight Credits: Henry V, Cabaret (Greystone Theatre), SPARK (DSA). Select Acting Credits: Treasure Island (Persephone Theatre), Dangerous Liaisons (Theatre Naught), Brontë (Greystone Theatre). Jordie holds a BFA

(Honours) in Acting from the University of Saskatchewan and is a certified Intermediate Actor Combatant through Fight Directors Canada. Although his natural habitat is a quiet corner with a book, he can occasionally be found getting into sword fights, being smashed with bottles and chairs, or being set on fire.

LIAM ROSS (Musketeer Ancestor/Understudy Lurch) is thrilled to be in another Saskatoon Summer Players production, and to bring terror to the ensemble of this show. An electrical engineer professionally, Liam has always been passionate about music, performing such roles as George

Banks (Mary Poppins), Rolf (Sound of Music), and Rapunzel’s Prince (Into the Woods). He hopes you’re not too afraid of the dark, and that you love our production of The Addams Family!

KAYLA ROURKE (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be working on her second (Main Stage) show with Saskatoon Summer Players! She loves all things theatre. You may have seen her on-stage with Mini Fridge Dinner Theatre, witnessed Milky White in SSP’s last show, Into

the Woods, or caught her debut directing experience in the SSP Director’s Showcase in March. As long as she’s creating theatre, she’s in her happy place. Thanks for supporting theatre in this crazy, mixed up world! It’s people like you that give her faith in humanity.

ANTONY SALISBURY (Caveman Ancestor/Understudy Pugsley) Antony is a 13 year-old 8th grader at École St. Matthew. He loves singing, playing hockey, dancing and teaching Hip Hop at BSOBAD, playing the saxophone and piano, as well as creating electronic beats. Last year

Antony completed several months of intensive training in Regina in preparation for the role of Michael in Billy Elliot the Musical that was going to be produced by the Globe Theatre this past June. Credits: Elf: The Musical (Persephone Theatre), SSP’s Got Talent, Annie (Saskatoon Summer Players). He would like to thank all of his family, friends, teachers, hockey and dance coaches for their support. Enjoy this kooky show!

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SARAH SCHARF (Reed 1: Flute/Piccolo/Clarinet/Alto Sax) is back at it for another ride on the Saskatoon Summer Players roller coaster of thrills! The Addams Family is her 10th consecutive show, beginning with Cabaret in 2015. Born and educated in Saskatoon, SK, Sarah

has her B.Ed/B.Mus (Mus.Ed) from the University of Saskatchewan and is currently a band teacher (seconded to grade 6 cyber school) with Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. When circumstances allow she is also a member of many community groups such as the Saskatoon Concert Band and the Saskatoon Philharmonic Orchestra. This time she would also like to finally remember and thank her parents for their patience; it’s been 5 years now of never seeing their child for Thanksgiving.

ANITA SMITH (Artistic Producer) is many things to many organizations. She has been professionally involved with Saskatoon Summer Players since 2014 where she has helped produce 17 large-scale musicals. In 2019, she returned to Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan to

direct As You Like It after directing the ground-shifting production J. Caesar with her all-female cast of warriors in 2016. You may have seen Anita perform on stage in Waiting for the Parade (Lili Marlene Cooperative), Boeing Boeing, Quick Bright Things, Trout Stanley (Persephone Theatre), Twelfth Night, The Tempest, The Winter’s Tale (Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan), or in The Penelopiad (Ferre Play Theatre). A passionate feminist, Anita is one of the founding members of Ferre Play Theatre, the company that produced the multiple award winning production of The Penelopiad in the fall of 2019. In the spring of 2019 Anita became the Executive Director of 25th Street Theatre where she produces the annual Saskatoon Fringe Festival and most recently the This is NOT That Festival. Enjoy this mysteriously ookey show!

JEREMY SMITH (Lighting Designer) is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with a BFA in Theatre Design. He is very excited to be working with Saskatoon Summer Players again. Jeremy has always enjoyed the unique way lighting adds to the world the characters inhabit. Other recent

lighting design credits include: I Lost My Husband!, Goodbye, My Fancy (Persephone Theatre) Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Footloose, Annie, Monty Python’s Spamalot (Saskatoon Summer Players) and Next to Normal (Cornerstone Theatre).

TBONE (Audio Design) is a full time audio engineer since 1993. tBone is happiest when wandering the earth listening, recording, and creating soundscapes for theatre, advertising agencies, video production companies, TV and film. tBone is also a voiceover artist, drummer, and podcast enthusiast.

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MATTHEW THOMPSON (Audio Design) is pleased to be part of the audio design team for The Addams Family . As part of the team, Matthew helps plan the deployment of audio equipment used during the performance. Matthew has been behind the scenes in musical

theatre since 2013, with some recent productions including Summer Players’ Into the Woods and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Outside of theatre, Matthew also works as a software developer.

ANNIKA TUPPER (Greek Goddess Ancestor) is in her second year of Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance at Sheridan College. She started her journey with Marilyn Whitehead, and was in the Fireside Singers for 11 years. Some highlights include: Leading Player (Pippin), Featured

Ensemble (Sweeney Todd), 7-time RCM Gold Medalist for voice, and representing Team Saskatchewan for Musical Theatre at the National Music Festival in 2019. She is looking forward to playing the role of Sophie in SSP’s production of Mamma Mia! in 2021, and is incredibly excited to be in The Addams Family with this amazing cast!

EMRY TUPPER (Understudy Lucas) Emry has been an active performer in Saskatoon for a considerable amount of time. His musical theatre journey started at age 10 when he was in Jesus Christ Superstar. Since then, he’s been hooked on musical theatre! Some highlights include getting a

callback for the role of Evan Hansen in Toronto and another callback in New York for Davy Zlatic in the first US national tour of Bandstand. Emry is currently in his first year at Sheridan College for Musical Theatre.

JULIA VISENTINI (Saloon Girl Ancestor/Understudy Grandma) is ecstatic to be part of The Addams Family, her first full-length production with Saskatoon Summer Players. You may have seen Julia earlier this year playing Tina in Ruthless! in the Director’s Showcase. Julia has

been involved in Music for the Gut, Evan Hardy drama, Usask Improv, and SaskExpress for many years. Favorite roles include Jasmine (Aladdin), Paulette (Legally Blonde), Wicked Witch (The Wizard of Oz), Aunt Sponge (James and the Giant Peach), and Willy Wonka (Willy Wonka). Apart from performing, Julia is working towards her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and teaches dance and drama at SaskExpress.

CRAIG GORDON WATSON (Lurch/Costume Designer/Hair and Make-Up) has been performing since the age of 8, when he fell in love with the stage, appearing in Lethbridge Musical Theatre’s Oliver! He then became a recurring player and appeared in such productions as The

Sound Of Music, Anne of Green Gables, Camelot and Annie Get Your Gun. Craig has graced stages across Canada before settling into Saskatoon and appearing in SSP’s Cabaret and Annie as well as Ppl R Ppl’s Rocky Horror Show, Avenue Q and last year’s smash hit Little Shop of Horrors. Craig also participated in SSP’s Directors Showcase earlier this year directing selections of A Chorus Line. Craig is thrilled to not only be playing Lurch but also act as Costume Designer for the show.

PHILIPPA WILLIAMS (Production Management, COVID Captain) Toby or not To-be involved in this Covid conundrum was the challenge that faced dear Philippa those long months ago. Now, swaddled in a blanket of Lysol wipes, she steps into her finest role; Covid Captain/Production

Manager. Typically a cast member, Phil has finally seen how the other half lives, and would like to thank and beg forgiveness from every production team that came before her. All jokes aside though, it has been an honour to work with such a dedicated team to bring this musical to the stage despite all obstacles. This is an incredibly special theatre experience and we hope you enjoy the show. After all, we poured our hearts and hand-sanitizer into it.

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WE OFFER OUR THANKSSaskatoon Summer Players would like to thank the following individuals and

organizations who have contributed to this production.

25th Street TheatreJason ArcandLorna Batycki

The Broadway TheatreAmanda Brown

John ButlerDerek Butt

Shaun Bzdel & FamilyKatie Cyca at Braids by Katie

Liam CumminsDale DeptukKristen Dion

Greg, Abigail & Josephine GauldJack Getzlaff

Nicholas GutierrezEhrenburg Homes

Elden HaugAnnette Horvath

Dan HudsonCharlene and Mark JonesKevin at PR Productions 

Lawson Heights Mall Management Team

Jody LongworthRod MacphersonMegan McDonald  

Meghan McDonald & FamilyDarwin McMaster

Michelle’s FlowersZac Morgan

Music for the GutPersephone Theatre

St. Joseph High SchoolPaulina Salisbury

Saskatoon Concert BandSaskExpress

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Sum Theatre

Olivia Swerhone-WickRobby Tanner

Devon Rathie-Wright

On behalf of everyone involved with this production we would like to thank our families for the love and support that they have provided

throughout this process. It brings us such joy to share our passion for musical theatre with you and we are so thankful that we are able to do so.

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SUE BROOKS Sue Brooks (1947-2020) was a fierce friend and dedicated member of Saskatoon Summer Players from 1975 to 2020. She served on the Board of Directors in the early days of our organization, and returned again in 2014 until 2020. Sue was a champion of growth and betterment and she carried with her a sense of wonder and excitement about the world around her and everyone in it. She inspired so many in her quest for new experiences and her willingness to jump into life with both feet. A creative teacher and business woman, Sue was the recipient of The Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology and Mathematics (1996); and was the President of Business and Professional Women of Saskatoon from 2014 to 2016. Sue will be deeply missed by so many and her impact on Saskatoon Summer Players will live on through the Sue Brooks Memorial Training Program.

ELLEN GAUNT Ellen Gaunt (1924-2020) was a founding member of Saskatoon Summer Players and spent many hours creating costumes and hairstyles for SSP productions. Ellen received many awards in her lifetime for her contributions to the community including: the SABEX Business Hall of Fame Award (2015), the YWCA Woman of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award (1999), and in 2014 she was named a Lifetime Member of SSP in recognition of her significant contributions to the organization. Ellen was a wise woman, a mentor and a role model. We thank her for her many years of contributing to our organization.

RANDI NELSON Randi Marcel Nelson (1954-2020) performed in the Saskatoon Summer Players orchestra as a flutist on numerous occasions. From an early age Randi’s musical gifts were evident. Having first performed with the Saskatoon Symphony at the age of 14, she enjoyed a long and fulfilling association of over forty years with the orchestra as principal flute and artist in residence. She served as flute instructor at the University of Saskatchewan for more than thirty years. Her sound was unique and captivating. She was adored by her students, held in high esteem by her colleagues and friends, and indeed by everyone whose life she touched. Many hearts are shattered by the news of her passing, but the memory of her honesty, integrity, and engaging smile will light our path forward.

DIANE OKRAINETZ Diane’s introduction to the Saskatoon Summer Players stage was in The Boyfriend in 1985. She would go on to perform in many other SSP productions over the following years. One of her favorite roles was in the production of Damn Yankees where she played Gloria Thorpe and was honored to be onstage with the likes of Wendell Owen, Judy Postle, Bud Stilling, Lila Henderson, and many other talented local performers. Close friendships with many who had the same passions were numerous. Individuals like Bob Hinitt, Lusia Pavlychenko, Pat Heighes, Kathy Bond, and others inspired her through the years.

Diane taught in elementary schools for 30 years, and being an educator, mentoring was important to her. She shared her love of the performing arts alongside Diane Murray-Charrett

through Saskatoon Youth Music Theatre (SYMT) and through her own programs Music N Motion and Music N More. Her passion and devotion to the arts has enriched the lives of countless individuals over the last three decades.

Diane strongly believed that the ability to sing, act, and dance is in all of us and that children should be given the opportunity to develop these and other art forms. Diane will be greatly missed by the arts community and all that had the privilege to know her.

IN MEMORIAM

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After a lifetime of volunteering and donating to charitable causes, the late Robert ‘Bobʼ Steane gave one last transformational gift through his estate to improve the lives of his neighbours and community.

Bob’s gift in excess of $10 million will promote the arts, address homelessness, accelerate trauma care, advance mental health and medical imaging, and support end-of-life hospice care.

Bob believed in the power of philanthropy and giving back whenever he could.

In the spirit of giving, Be a Bob. Make a donation, volunteer, or consider including a charity in your estate plans.

ROBERT STEANE LEGACY GIFT

“ We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” - Winston Churchill

DONORS

Thank you to all of the people who have generously donated to Saskatoon Summer Players in the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Your support of our

organization has a deeper impact than you will ever know. Thank you.

Dennis & Toni BeerlingKathy Berg

D. Evelyn BowmanMoira Day & Dr. Norman Gee

Celeste DelaheyMarci Deutscher

Dennis DeminchukDumbAx ProductionsGene & Adele Dupuis

Elisabeth Foucault & Paul SalisburyLila Henderson

Ron KnollJune Newsham

Cynthia & Trevor OlsonWendell Owen

Ron & Sheilah SteerBud & Ada Stilling

The Westman Family

Donations in Memory of Diane Okrainetz

Marion AndrusMaureen McPherson

Donations in Memory of Sue BrooksTerry Best

Marcel & Alison De La GorgendiereDennis Deminchuk

David ForbesColleen Kells

Howard & Terry LoweScott Maitland

Charles McKenzieWendel Owen

Corinne OxelgranRhonda Shishkin

Kimberlee SutherlandMagel Sutherland

TARA OLIVER (Outgoing Operations Manager) has been an important part of Saskatoon Summer Players since 2014 when she worked on her first SSP production (Shrek The Musical). She joined us as a volunteer make-up artist and when the opportunity arose in 2017 for her to transition to a member of the SSP staff, she seized the moment transitioning from volunteer to Volunteer Coordinator to Operations Manager of SSP. Even though Tara’s time as an SSP employee has come to an end as she pursues new career opportunities, she will always be a valued part of the SSP family. We wish her all the best on this next leg of her journey, and we thank her for her varied contributions to our community. Tara helped make magic happen here.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO A MEMBER OF THE SSP FAMILY

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