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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSBook and Lyrics by

Howard AshmanMusic by

Alan Menken

Vocal arrangements byRobert Billig

Orchestrations byRobert Merkin

Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith

Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director)Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre,

David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization

Audrey II designed by Martin P. Robertson, New York CityConstructed by Character Translations, Inc. for Music Theatre International

Directed and Choreographed by Bud ColemanMusic Direction by Rob Viens

Produced by Mount Baker Theatre

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSis 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 10019Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684

www.MTIShows.com

Videotaping, photographing, or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.


LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSCAST

In order of appearance:

Shirelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sonia AlexisChiffon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heather McQuarrieCrystal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristen NataliaRonnette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah RussellChantal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley Van CurlerCookie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Akilah WilliamsMr. Musknik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curtis JacobsonSeymour Krelborn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conner PeirsonAudrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chauncey TraskOrin, Bernstein, Luce, Snip, and Everyone Else . . . . . . . Shane Patrick HoffmannThe Voice of Audrey II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evan WoltzAudrey II Puppeteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken MichelsAudrey II Apprentice Puppeteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca Cort

PRODUCTION

Alison C. Terry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MBT Rep Program/Production ManagerBud Coleman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director and ChoreographerRob Viens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music DirectorAaron Alonso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stage ManagerAustin Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Stage ManagerTeresa Micheletti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Stage ManagerJohn Evans French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Music DirectorJim Zoehrer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical DirectorJason Coale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scenic DesignerEllen Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scenic Charge ArtistRandy Storms . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Technical Director, Master Carpenter, FlyrailMichele Collins . . . . .Lighting Designer, Master Electrician, Light Board OperatorJessica Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Costume and Wig DesignerCassandra Leon . . . . . . . . Assistant Costume Designer/Hair and Makeup DesignerJoyce Morris, Carol Even , Maureen Scott, Pat Kingshott, Sue Witmer . . . . StitchersBrendan Patrick Hogan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound DesignerToffer Eriksen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audio Engineer, Sound Board OperatorDavid Witmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Properties DesignerLynne Pharis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Properties DesignerKate Nichols, Pat Kingshott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Floral ArrangementsDamon Gayden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Followspot Operator


Savannah LeCornu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Followspot OperatorPaul Turpin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deck Hand/Microphone WranglerEttienne Olivier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deck HandCarol Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wardrobe HeadJessica Carr, Cassandra Leon, Janelle Kimbrough, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wardrobe CrewKat Stewart, Pat Kingshott, Sue Witmer, Harriet Ludjin, Dotty Luce, Morgan WalkerCharlotte Gazak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HospitalityOwen Bamford, Frank Belzek, . . . . . . . Volunteer Production Support Committee Sue Blake, Nancy Bonnickson, Janet Burke, Ellen Clark, Lois Dahl, Carol Even, Nikki Furlong, Tessa Garoutte, Charlotte Gazak, David Graham, Ron Hentz, Bonnie Hurtig, Candace Johnson, Betty Kerstein, Pat Kingshott, Norman Leaf, Dorothy Luce, Harriet Ludjin, Kate Nichols, Lynne Pharis, Lia Prela, Beth Seils, Charlotte Smith, Suzanne Steel, Katherine Stewart, Frank Tranter, Bill Van Hees, Morgan Walker, Charis Weathers, Ken Wilson, David Witmer, Sue Witmer

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSwas originally

Directed by Howard Ashmanwith

Musical Staging by Edie Cowan

ORCHESTRA

Rob Viens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Conductor/Keyboard IJorge Cantu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BassJohn Evans French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard IIKevin George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DrumsDylan Kane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guitar

Special Thanks

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MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT I

LITTLE SHOP PROLOGUE (LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS) . . Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette, Shirelle, Chantal, Cookie

SKID ROW (DOWNTOWN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CompanyDA-DOO . . . . . . . Seymour, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette, Shirelle, Chantal, CookieGROW FOR ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SeymourYA NEVER KNOW . . . . . . . . . . . Mushnik, Seymour, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette,

Shirelle, Chantal, CookieSOMEWHERE THAT’S GREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AudreyCLOSED FOR RENOVATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mushnik, Seymour, AudreyBE A DENTIST (DENTIST!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orin, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette,

Shirelle, Chantal, CookieMUSHNIK AND SON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mushnik, SeymourSUDDEN CHANGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeymourGIT IT (FEED ME) . . . . . . . . . . . . Seymour, Audrey II, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette,

Shirelle, Chantal, CookieNOW (IT’S JUST THE GAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orin, Seymour

There will be one 20-minute intermission.

ACT II

CALL BACK IN THE MORNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audrey, SeymourSUDDENLY SEYMOUR . . . . . . . . . Seymour, Audrey, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette,

Shirelle, Chantal, CookieSUPPERTIME . . Audrey II, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette, Shirelle, Chantal, CookieTHE MEEK SHALL INHERIT . . . . Seymour, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette, Shirelle,

Chantal, Cookie, Bernstein, Luce, SnipSOMINEX/SUPPERTIME (REPRISE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audrey, Audrey IIDEATH OF AUDREY (SOMEWHERE THAT’S GREEN REPRISE). . . . . AudreyFINALE: DON’T FEED THE PLANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company


THE CAST

SONIA ALEX-IS (SHIRELLE) is excited to be back for a fourth season with MBT Rep. She has been actively involved in musical and the-atre productions in Whatcom and Skagit

counties for the past 7 years. She is a soloist with Assumption Catholic Church and has performed with the Bellingham Festival of Music, Bellingham Theatre Guild, Skagit Valley College, Shakespeare Northwest, Opera Popolare, and Free Key Productions, among others. Her past roles include Joanne (Company), Adult Woman (Spring Awak-ening), Calpurnia (Julius Caesar), and the Baker’s Wife (Into the Woods). Most recently she has coordinated and performed in a series of concerts at a local winery. She would like to thank God, her sister Alisa, boyfriend Robert, and the cast of amazing friends who have supported and encouraged her along the way. Their patience with the process, enthusiasm for all of the projects, and unstinting support is valued more than words can say. Special thanks to voice coach and mentor Rob Viens, Bud, Alison, and the Mount Baker Theatre for coordinating a fantastic show!

REBECCA CORT (AUDREY II AP-PRENTICE PUPPE-TEER) is celebrating her second time work-ing with the precious Audrey II puppets – the first being at Redmond High School

three years ago, where she unexpectedly fell in love – and the opportunity to shadow a professional puppeteer is unreal to her. Recent credits: Belle in Bellingham (Bailey LaBelle) at WWU; 13! The Musical (Lucy) and A Chorus Line (Vicki) at RATA; For

Colored Girls (Yellow), Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey II Puppeteer/Bum), Much Ado About Nothing (Messenger), The Wedding Singer (Linda) at RHS; Sweeney Todd (Beadle) at SecondStory Rep. Love to the cast, crew, directors, Ken Michels (who eagerly agreed to guide and teach her further wonders of puppetry), Alison Terry (for finally succumbing to her begging), Misty Doty, her best friends Quinn and Grace, her incredible vocal coach Kim Maguire, her endlessly support-ive parents, and whoever is kindly housing her during this production (TBD as of this writing). In her coming years of college at WWU she will be pursuing her passion for theatre and digital media. She is an avid fan of StarKid, corgis, and consuming her cast mates.

SHANE PATRICK HOFFMANN (ORIN, BERNSTEIN, LUCE, SNIP, and EVERYONE ELSE) is a Marysville native currently work-ing on his Bachelor Degree in theatre with an acting concentration

at Western Washington University, and has been training for almost ten years. Shane was most recently seen last year in Shoreline Community College’s production of Sweeney Todd as Jonas Fogg/Male Understudy. Previ-ous roles include Arpad Lazslo in She Loves Me, the Baker in Into the Woods, Audrey II in Little Shop, and countless others. Shane wishes to thank his parents for their contin-uous support, Jim Lortz for his mentorship, Susan Johnson for her vocal training help, the production team for being so wonderful to work with, and lastly, yet most important-ly, Jordan for the love, support, and being there whenever needed.


CURTIS JACOBSON (MR. MUSHNIK) is thrilled to make his MBT debut in one of his all-time favorite shows. Curtis is a Seattle-based actor who has worked regionally at Oregon

Cabaret Theatre, Northern Arizona Reper-tory, Princess Cruise Lines Alaska, and Walt Disney World Florida. He was last seen in Seattle Musical Theatre’s production of The Who’s Tommy as Uncle Ernie. Curtis has performed in Seattle with Book-It Repertory Theatre, Unexpected Productions, Second Story Repertory Theatre, Theatre Shmeatre, Northwest Actors Studio, and the Seattle Fringe Festival. Curtis received a BFA in acting from Northern Arizona University School of Performing Arts.

HEATHER MC-QUARRIE (CHIF-FON) hasn’t performed on the Mount Baker Theatre stage since a talent show many moons ago, and she’s thrilled to be back! Vil-lage Theatre: The Note-

worthy Life of Howard Barnes (ensemble), Les Miserables (ensemble, Eponine u/s); 5th Avenue Theatre - AMT: It Happened at the World’s Fair (Paula), Klondike! (Katherine); Leavenworth Summer Theatre: The Sound of Music (Sister Margaretta), Footloose (Rusty), Joseph...Dreamcoat (Wife, Narrator u/s). University of Idaho BFA in musical theatre. Love to Mom, Dad, Grandma, Em, & Nate!

KEN MICHELS (AUDREY II PUPPE-TEER) holds a special place for Twoey in his life. After seeing the original Little Shop at the Cherry Lane Theatre, he was lucky enough to meet and

have Marty Robinson show him “the vines.” Jump ahead to ACTs northwest premiere of Little Shop in 1986. Understudying William Szmanski, Ken became an official mem-ber of the sacred pod of manipulators (7 at the time). Thanks to Alison and Mount Baker Theatre for the reunion with an old friend. Ken’s acting career in NY culminated in playing Broadway with the Morse Mime Company and the privilege of playing John Merrick in The Elephant Man. Ken contin-ues to collaborate with the best, directing for MBT (Last of the Red Hot Lovers), Sound Theatre Co. (School For Lies), Bainbridge Performing Arts (The Full Monty, Spelling Bee, Shrek, Ave. Q, and Spamalot), Green-Stage (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), SecondStory Rep (A Christmas Carol), and Kitsap Forest Theatre (Footloose). He will be seen on stage in Seattle’s Beckett Festival be-ing directed by his good friend Teresa Thu-man for STC at ACT. Love and thanks to Shawna, Sofie, and Amelia.

KRISTEN NATALIA (CRYSTAL) is a native of Sarasota, Florida. She has been perform-ing since the tender age of seven and has received her BA in theater from Regent University located in

Virginia Beach, VA. Since receiving her formal education she has travelled and performed in various theatres throughout the United States. Some of her previous per-formances include Fences, Bubbling Brown Sugar, Once on This Island, Doubt, and many more. In her spare time she works as a per-formance instructor for at-risk youth in her hometown. She prays for continued success in theater and is very happy to be a part of the Mount Baker Theatre family this season.


CONNER PEIRSON (SEYMOUR) has been a working artist for over a decade. His last appearance on the Mount Baker Theatre stage was as Jamie in My Fair Lady. Conner was most recently seen

in Commedia in the Park after an intensive course in commedia dell’arte. He is depart-ing Western Washington University with a focus in acting. Favorite roles have included Dr. Dysart in Equus, Mark in Rent, and Horton in Seussical. Love to his family.

SARAH RUSSELL (RONNETTE) is a Seattle native and is thrilled to be per-forming one of her all-time favorite shows here in Bellingham! Recently she toured in the parks with Seattle

Shakespeare Company’s all female produc-tion of Julius Caesar. Past credits include: Rent, Hairspray, In Concert! (5th Avenue Theatre); Big River (Village Theatre); The Little Mermaid, Chicken Little (StoryBook Theater). Next up Sarah will be performing in Cinderella with Storybook Theater. When not on stage, Sarah loves to teach, sing with friends, and go on adventures! Special thanks to the cast and crew for a crazy and fun run, and thanks to Isaiah for being the best! Enjoy the show!

CHAUNCEY TRASK (AUDREY) is delight-ed to be working with this fabulous cast and crew in her Mount Baker Theatre debut! Past credits include: Carner and Gregor’s NYC Extravaganza

(New York), Deadly Beloved (Village The-atre New Works), Les Miserables (Village Theatre), My Fair Lady (Coeur d’Alene

Summer Theatre), Island Song (Balagan New Works), Varna International’s Opera and Revue Series (International Tour), Night on Broadway (International Tour), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Centerstage), All in the Timing (Center-stage). Favorite roles include Jo March in Little Women (Central Theatre Ensemble), Wendy in Peter Pan (Lyric Light Opera), and Jane Morgan in Rebel Girls (Central Theatre Ensemble). She holds a BFA in musical theatre performance from CWU. Special thanks to MJ & D and P & M, and thank YOU for supporting the arts! www.chaunceytrask.com

ASHLEY VAN CURLER (CHANTAL) could not be more excited about her first show with Mount Bak-er Theatre! Having graduated from WWU with a degree in

vocal performance, she has been working in Bellingham as a musical director and accompanist. Most recently she played/mu-sic directed the Neighborhood Playhouse’s Charlotte’s Web and WWU’s The Baker’s Wife, though she was last seen onstage in WWU’s Rent and Seussical. She thanks her family for always supporting her dreams and Josh for standing by her side through thick and thin. I love you all and wouldn’t be here without you!

AKILAH WILLIAMS (COOKIE) is thrilled to be making her MBT Rep debut! A Bellingham native, she has recently returned from an 8 year stint in NYC. Since returning last November, she has

kept busy by appearing on numerous stages in the region. Recent experience includes: Bellingham Theatre Guild’s Musical Birth-day Bash Revue, The Miser (Stone Town


Theatre Works at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center), Rapunzel (SecondStory Reper-tory, Redmond), as a cabaret host at the Star Club, and as Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing (as part of Shakespeare North-west’s Skagit River Shakespeare Festival). NY credits include: Once On This Island (Brooklyn Community Players), Follow Me Down (Aporia Theatre), Sophisticated Lady: Songs from a Broad (solo cabaret), Stonewall Sensation (Season 4 Winner), All’s Well That Ends Well (Hudson Shakespeare), Little Tales: Africa (Manhattan Children’s Theatre). Regional and other credits: Yeast Nation (world premiere by Tony Award winners Greg Kotis & Mark Hollman, Perseverance Theatre), The Who’s Tommy (Perseverance), Requiem: Pro Torpeo Ani-mus, Hydraulics Phat Like Mean, Hair, Side by Side by Sondheim. Akilah graduated from Emerson College with a degree in musical theatre. Many thanks to her husband, Chris, for all the love, support, and back massages! Follow her on Twitter @akilahwilliams.

EVAN WOLTZ (VOICE OF AUDREY II) is de-lighted to be per-forming at the Mount Baker Theatre for the first time and to be finally playing this dream roll! New York

credits: Thankskilling the Musical (Festival of the Offensive). Regional credits: Peter Pan (Arizona Broadway Theatre). Seattle credits include: The Yellow Wood, Razia’s Shadow, A New Brain (Contemporary Classics); Jerry Springer the Opera, Thank-skilling the Musical, Spring Awakening, Dr. Horrible, The Full Monty (Balagan Theatre); Nietzsche the Musical (Unexpected Pro-ductions); Gutenberg! The Musical!, Bat Boy (ArtsWest); 25th Annual… (Seattle Musical Theatre). Love to Mom and Dad. Thank you to Erin (I love you!) for all of the things. www.evanwoltz.com

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BUD COLEMAN (DIRECTOR) is thrilled to return to the Mount Baker Theatre after directing and choreographing MBT Rep’s 2013 production of The Producers. He is a professor of theatre

at the University of Colorado at Boulder and chair of the Department of Theatre & Dance. A former dancer with Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Fort Worth Ballet, Kinesis, and Ballet Austin, he has directed and choreographed the musicals Rent, Seussical, A Grand Night for Singing, Pippin, Wonderful Town, Songs in the Key of . . . Caffeine (also librettist), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Mi-kado, Into the Woods, Merrily We Roll Along, Lysistrata, Dames at Sea, Hair, Six Degrees of Separation, the opera Being of Sound Mind, and numerous other productions. In September 2008 he directed/choreographed Company in Vladivostok, Russia, under the auspices of the U.S. State Department Cultural Envoy program and was selected as a 2009-10 Fulbright Lecturer at Waseda University and Kyoritsu Women’s University in Tokyo.

Bud has a PhD in theatre history and criti-cism from the University of Texas at Austin, and his publications have appeared in New York Native, Theatre History Studies, The Austin American-Statesman, Theatre InSight, and Choreography and Dance. With co-ed-itor Judith Sebesta he published Women in American Musical Theatre: Essays on Lyricists, Writers, Arrangers, Choreographers, Designers, Producers, and Performance Art-ists in 2008. With co-author Pamyla Stiehl he wrote the textbook, Back Stage Pass: A Survey of American Musical Theatre (2013).


ROB VIENS (MUSIC DIRECTOR), MMus, has had his work as a performer, conductor, educator, adjudicator, director, and clini-cian featured locally at Opera Popolare, WWU Summerstock,

Bellingham Theatre Guild, Bellingham Fes-tival of Music, and the San Juan Music Ed-ucators’ festivals. Since 2009 he has served as stage/music director and conductor for

Opera Popolare, a Bellingham-based opera company whose mission is to make opera accessible to both local performers and audiences. Their August 2014 production of Handel’s Samson garnered accolades for its dramatic power, staging, and musical excellence. Rob maintains an active voice studio that specializes in building strong, healthy, flexible, and vibrant voices in all musical styles. His singers are in demand in the classical, pop/rock, and musical the-atre worlds. His ensembles are especially noted for their power and vitality.

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There are many terms you could use to describe Victorian Britain. “Free-spirited” would not be one of them. Try “rigid,” “re-served,” and, above all else, “proper.” Proper ladies and gentlemen were expected to abide by a complex, unyielding set of social expectations that dominated every aspect of life. Today, Victorian modesty may seem laughably excessive (The groom kissed the bride? Scandalous!), but in the 1800s, letting loose a little and indulging yourself, no mat-ter how strong the urge, simply wasn’t done. (Keep a stiff upper lip, old boy!)

With such a strong climate of repres-sion, it’s no surprise a book about gleefully discarding one’s own inhibitions became an instant hit. The surprise was who wrote it. At the time, Robert Louis Stevenson was a celebrated author of children’s adventure stories. He wrote swashbuckling classics like Treasure Island and Kidnapped, tales that were suspenseful and fun. When he pub-lished [The] Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, his fans were somewhat jolted. Imagine, if you will, J.K. Rowling pausing mid-Harry Potter series to write Psycho.

Stevenson had been toying with ideas for a story about the nature of good and evil for some time. In 1885, bedridden and ill, he woke from a nightmare with a few chilling scenes in his mind. According to his family, he feverishly wrote the initial story in less than two weeks while confined to bed. Legend has it that, unsatisfied with his first draft, he burned the manuscript to force

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himself to start over from scratch.Many, if not most, people are already

familiar with the premise of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Henry Jekyll, a proper gentleman, invents a potion that physically and psycho-logically transforms him into Edward Hyde, a sociopathic murderer and altogether im-proper fellow. While Jekyll maintains a level head and a moral compass, Hyde is hot-tem-pered and cruel – simply put, Jekyll is a good man, and Hyde is an evil one. Things begin to spin out of control when the transforma-tions start happening on their own.

The story continues to fascinate us, more than 120 years since it first appeared. Various adaptations have added elements of comedy, science fiction, horror, and the supernatural, and many have explored the idea of She-Jekyll/She-Hyde, as well as gender-swapping combinations. There have been more than 100 film adaptations, not to mention those for television (you can thank Stevenson for the ol’ “split personality” plot twist in count-less detective stories), radio, and stage.


It’s the stage, not the screen, where Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde truly shines. Live theatre is exciting in its own right, but experiencing a single actor embodying two polarized person-alities – characters that move, speak, and sing differently, and sometimes even interact – in real-time is positively thrilling. No camera tricks, no edits, no computer wizardry. There’s definitely no time to “feel out” the charac-ter before diving in – the leading man has to jump back and forth between roles like a

double-Dutch master. Add to that an intense soundtrack, a dark love triangle, and murder most foul, and you have an award-winning transformative formula of your very own. “This Is the Moment” to indulge yourself – we won’t judge.

Jekyll & Hyde, the gripping musical thriller, takes the MBT Main Stage Saturday, January 24, 2015, at 8 p.m. Many characters behave improperly – parental discretion is advised.

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program provided by the theatre for public, private, and home schools in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and upper Snohomish counties. This exceptional program enriches school curricula while providing students with the cultural experience that comes from early exposure to professional live performance. When available, study guides pertaining to each show are provided to teachers, giving them an opportunity to

use the shows as educational tools in their classrooms. Question-and-answer sessions are frequently offered after the shows, providing an opportunity for the students to interact directly with the actors.

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stunt dogs and African folktales to traditional stage plays and musicals. The Education Series often features stage adaptations of well-known children’s literature, providing an opportunity for young people to look at reading and stories in a whole new way. To borrow a quote from Faustworks Mask Theatre, the goal of the Education Series is to “excite the student to continue learning well beyond the performance they have just seen.” For many students this is the only live theater experience they have had.

Our 19th Education Series begins in October 2014 with Cirque Mechanics and extends through May 2015. Education brochures for the 2014-15 Season featured the names of all business sponsors and community donors whose support makes this program possible. MBT is dedicated to honoring and raising community awareness about the strong commitment our sponsors make to the children of Bellingham and surrounding areas. For more information about the Education Series please contact Alison C. Terry, Program Manager, at (360) 733-5793. The Education Series is sponsored by the Frank King Family in memory of their son Wade.



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Hundreds of people sitting near you in the audience are Mount Baker Theatre

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Ticket prices cover only about half the cost of presenting live theatre. By joining MBT, every time you attend a show you, too, can feel the joy of knowing you are participating in bringing great performances to Bellingham at ticket prices our community can afford.

MBT Members are preserving this gorgeous venueWe can enjoy tonight’s performance in this gorgeous theatre because local residents rescued Mount Baker Theatre in the 1980s, when private owners threatened to turn this exquisite historic building into a multiplex cinema. In response, far-seeing community members formed the non-profit organization we are inviting you to join. As a member, you will be helping to preserve Mount Baker Theatre as a venue that hosts and inspires creativity.

MBT Member Benefits enhancethe theatre experienceMore than 1,000 MBT members give an annual tax-deductible donation—from $50 to $10,000. To thank our members for their generosity in sharing their love of live theatre with their neighbors, we offer an array of membership benefits at each level.

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THE MOUNT BAKER THEATRE was

the creation of a nationwide movement to

construct formidable theater buildings in the

hearts of American cities. Now, decades later,

the few remaining giant palaces of another era

are involved in a new movement, this time to

preserve a wonderful heritage and to restore

the structures for community use, performing

arts, and entertainment centers. In 1978 the

Mount Baker Theatre was placed on the Na-

tional Historic Landmark Register. Through the

cooperative efforts of the City of Bellingham,

Whatcom County, the State of Washington, the

citizen-based non-profit Mount Baker Theatre

Center and numerous private donations, the

historic landmark underwent extensive resto-

ration and remodeling of the 1509-seat facility

to assure a permanent and useful place in the

cultural life of the community. It remains true

to its heritage of stage presentations and com-

munity use events.

The construction of the Theatre itself was

a monumental task, employing several different

contractors and more than 80 craftsmen experi-

enced in stone masonry, carpentry, and plaster

casting. The 130–by-250-foot theatre was out-

fitted to accommodate vaudeville stage produc-

tions on a 26-by-75-foot stage under a 42-foot

proscenium arch. Dressing and practice rooms

behind the stage were connected by a tunnel to

the orchestra pit, and the best in counter-weight

lighting systems were used to enhance the live

performances.

HISTORY


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OCT

5Renowned Grammy Award–winning saxophonist and Tony Award nominee composer

Branford Marsalis joins the highly celebrated Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia in Marsalis “Well-Tempered,” performing Baroque masterpieces by Purcell, Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and others.

“[Marsalis has] a gracious poise and supple tone…and an insouciant swagger” —The New York Times

“The [Philadelphia Orchestra] ensemble, famous for its glowing strings and homogeneous richness, has never sounded better.” –The New York Times

Branford Marsalis featuring The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia 3 p.m. | $32-69


Gold items are Mount Baker Theatre events. Shows are on the Main Stage unless otherwise noted. To order tickets, call (360) 734-6080 Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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UPCOMINGOctoberTeton Gravity Research: Jeremy Jones’ Higher 8 p.m. | $11 adv, $14 day of

SAT

4

SUN

5MBT Presents: Branford Marsalis featuring The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia 3 p.m. | $32-69

Whatcom Symphony Orchestra: Romance at the Piano 3 p.m. | $13-39

SUN

12

Teton Gravity Research: Almost Ablaze 7:30 p.m. | $11 adv, $14 day of

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THU

16MBT Presents: Cirque Mechanics - Pedal Punk 7:30 p.m. | $20-45

Nick Swardson: Taste it Tour 8 p.m. | $39.50

SAT

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24MBT Presents: Under the Streetlamp 8 p.m. | $30-49

NovemberSUN

2U.K. Ukulele Orchestra 4 p.m. | $30-39

Warren Miller’s No Turning Back 8 p.m. | $21

FRI

14

Jami Sieber Electric Cello 7 p.m. | Walton Theatre | $20

SUN

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THU

13MBT Presents: Joan Baez 8 p.m. | $49-79

SAT

15MBT Presents: The Capitol Steps 8 p.m. | $30-49

THU

30MBT Presents: Silent Film Series - My Best Girl 3 p.m. | $10-22.50

Whatcom Symphony Orchestra: Mozart Meets Mahler 3 p.m. | $13-39

SUN

23

Northwest Ballet Theater: Dracula Sat. Oct. 25 7:30 p.m., Sun. Oct. 26 4 p.m. | $20-34

0CT25-26

Justin Ver Burg: Comedian, Ventriloquist, Song Parodies 8 p.m. | $23.95

SAT

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